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Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms
A holiday take on the traditional blossom cookie: a cakey chocolate cookie with a festive peppermint Kiss.
Note: I highly recommend using a cookie scoop for these cookies so that they come out as round as possible.
About the author: Carrie Vasios Mullins is the editor of Serious Eats: Sweets. She likes to peruse her large collection of cookbooks while eating jam from the jar. You can follow her on Twitter @carrievasios
Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms
About This Recipe
|makes 24 cookies
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|15 minutes
|Total time:
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- 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Valhrona
- 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso (optional)
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 24 peppermint Kisses
Adjust oven rack to upper and lower middle positions and preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and espresso (if using). Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until combined. Add dry ingredients and mix just until dough comes together.
Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to drop dough onto prepared cookie sheets. Cook until starting dough just starts to crinkle at the top, 12-15 minutes.
Press a kiss into the center of each cookie. Let cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.


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|Materials pertaining to Estonian Lutherans abroad.
|4 ln ft
|Estonian, English, German
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Collection transferred to the IHRC from the Estonian Archives in the U.S.A. (EAU) in 2003-2005. It was processed as part of a collaborative project between the Estonian Archives in the USA (Lakewood, NJ), the National Archives of Estonia (NAE), and the IHRC in March 2009. Gristel Ramler and Birgit Nurme of the National Archives in Tallin, Estonia, worked with IHRC staff on the project.
01.06.1913 - 03.12.1982 AllenTown, USA Born in Tallinn, Estonia (Waldman). Wife: Helga Kopperman (nee Kivi); brother; Gunnar; daughter: Kristina I.; sons: Peter G. and Paul A. Pastor of Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church. Graduated Estonian Military Academy (partcipated in WWII in Estonia's boundary regiment); studied theology at the University of Tartu, received degree at the University of Gettingen. Ordained to the ministry in 1949 he interned at the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Churche in Geislingen (Germany). 1949-1951 served with the Lutheran World Federation in Munich (Germany). 1951 was a supply pastor for the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Churche in Sweden. Emigrated to the U.S. in 1952. 1953-1955 served as secretary general of the Estonian Scouts Exile. Did missionary duty in Brazil and Argentina
Collection is organized into six series and 28 folders: Box E68-1
Series 1 Collected materials about Estonian lutherans abroad: Clippings, circulars, publications, invitations, copies from official documents, photos (compiled and chronoligically organized by V. Kopperman, in USA from the second folder)
Folder 1: 1945-1955 (in Germany, Sweden, USA) Folder 2: 1956-1964 Folder 3: 1965-1972 Folder 4: 1973-1974 Folder 5: 1975 Folder 6: 1976 Box E68-2 Folder 7: 1977 Folder 8: 1978 Folder 9: 1979 Folder 10: 1980 Folder 11: 1981
Series 2 History of Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church from 1919-1940 and abroad (1949-): Original photos, correspondence, clippings, handouts
Folder 12: 1919-1970 (collected 1934-1970) Folder 13: 1970-1972 Box E68-3 Folder 14: 1972-1973 Folder 15: 1973-1974 Folder 16: 1974
Series 3 Books owned by V. Kopperman
Folder 17: "Evanglische Zeugnisse der Wahrheit zur Aufmunterung in wahren Christenthum theils über die gewönlichen Sonn-, Fest- und Feiertags-Evangelien, theils über die Passions-Geschichte unsers Erlösers, in einem vollständigen Predikt-Jahrgang zusammen getragen und nebst dem Anhang einiger Kasual-Predikten auf Verlangen dem Druck überlassen von weiland M. Immanuel Gottlob Brastberger, gewesenen Special-Superintendenten und Stadtpfarrer in Nürtingen. Neueste durchgesehne und verbesserte Ausgabe." Neutlingen, im Verlag von Enklin und Laiblin, 1848 (leather binding) Folder 18: "Leben und Commentar des Martin Luther" USA [second half of the 19th century, leather binding) Folder 19: Magazine "Kodukirik" 1949 (1)
Series 4 Cultural life of Estonians abroad: Prints, clippings, pins
Folder 20: 1959-1974 Folder 21: about ESTO 1976 (1972-1977)
Box E68-4
Series 5 Documents about scouting abroad: Biographical data, copies of official documents, original photos, correspondence, circulars, manuscripts, newsletters, programmes, badges, memorabilia
Folder 22: 1949, 1953-1955 Folder 23: Materials (badges, camp-books, programmes, etc.) about several camps 1956-1961 (memorabilia from different camps until 1973) Folder 24: Estonian Scouting Golden Jubilee Year 1962 Folder 25: 1967-1972 Folder 26: 1972-1976 Folder 27: Collected materials about "Koguja II" 1978
Series 6 Personal documents
Folder 28: Original photos (2), clippings, manuscript, In Memoriam
The Kopperman, Valter collection is available for public research.
The Kopperman, Valter collection is the physical property of the Immigration History Research Center, University of Minnesota.
For further information regarding the copyright, please contact the IHRC.
The Kopperman, Valter Papers, Estonian American Collection, Immigration History Research Center, University of Minnesota


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I know gay couples who have been together for decades.. That should say something in itself... No hypocrisy, they know who they are - I know married couples who look like they have it all, only to find out, it is all for show. Love shows no boundaries and I don't believe anyone should step in and change that. It is time to face the fact, that it doesn't matter who you love or who loves you, as long as you have love. And let any willing person who wants to adopt a child and give them a better life than they currently have, do so.
This is really wonderful - to honor her and a really great way to instill community and caring into the kids who are helping with this memorial.
Thank you for your statement. I find it so sad that so many people have no compassion anymore.
The Chevy Volt is selling like crazy over seas.. Under a different GM name as they normally do in other countries. We in the United States are so far behind in our thinking because we haven't advanced along with the other nations. The car is expensive to us, because we are still thinking old school. Look back how technology changed in 100 years - but it is moving too fast for us. Can't figure out why other countries caught up and we didn't. Guess we have grown acoustomed to "bigger is better." If I was retiring this year, you can bet I would buy one. Driving 115 miles a day to and from work could become a pleasure!.
The Monkee's played at the Ionia Free fair in 1986 I believe. Weird Al opened for them. At that time the Crown Plaza was the hotel of choice for all the Ionia acts. Myself and a friend went to the bar in the hotel that night, trying to see Alabama who had already left for the show and all the the guys from the Monkee's and Weird's Al's Roadies were all in there having dinner or drinks. It was a fun night, but to be honest the only friendly one's were the roadies and Davey. He was all dressed in white slacks and a pink summer sweater - Around 11:00 -everyone walked over to Gippers including Davey. He was very friendly and we got free tickets to the show. My daughter was 6 at the time and she really enjoyed being the star of the Roadies... No she wasn't at the bar with us!
The longer a house sits on the market empty, the worse condition it is in. The banks will not recoup their money.. The average foreclosed home in Florida, sits 2 years before it is put up for sale. The banks are very slow acting..
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I live in Cascade and am more than likely your neighbor. I am Hispanic and not really offended by your comments. Now that I know what you expect of me, I will go forward with my plans of starting a gang, a meth lab and inviting the rest of the neighborhood to join.. we will have the best block party and you are welcome to gather up your friends and family and join us for the festivities! By the way, I have lots of friends in Cascade and GR, since my husband & I have lived there for over 60 years. Peace be with you my friend.
Personally I would love it - but I grew up in Chicago - and I miss those greasy sliders! I sure wish someone would open a White Castle right on 28th st. near Woodland Mall..:)
Talk about memories.... I still have my Hubba Tubba pink hoodie.. Best of Luck with the Brewery!!
I agree - it is about the family now...
This story brought me to tears...so happy for all these families... And all the love to Brandon and his family.. it is wonderful to hear of the "older" kids being adopted.
Please understand - everyone - what ever distracted both of the kids doesn't matter right now. Give the family peace with our prayers, just as we would want if it was one of our own family members.
At this point, it doesn't really matter...what does, is how incredibly sad this is for their family and friends.
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Nudists going all out to attract a younger crowd at Loxahatchee nudist park
And with nudist resorts and nude recreation clubs having a reputation for attracting the sagging and wrinkling, young naturists often struggle to find places to bare their all.
On Saturday and Sunday, at a 40-acre nudist park in the wilds of Loxahatchee, several hundred will gather for the Florida Young Naturist's Fourth Annual End of Summer Naked Bash. It's celebration of nudity and body acceptance aimed at nudists ages 18 to 30, just the age group that nudist resorts around the country are trying to attract now.
"Young people don't want to go to bingo night or play shuffleboard," in the nude, said Robbe White, founder of the Florida Young Naturist organization, which organizes South Florida nudist events for younger people. "There's a lot of desire for resorts to attract young people, but they don't do anything to attract them."
At Sunsport Gardens, the family naturist resort hosting the weekend event, the young and the old have seemed to strike a perfect balance — a successful partnership between young naturists who need an affordable venue for their activities and a naturist's park trying to avoid the perception that naturism is flagging and losing its vigor.
Attracting the young and the nude is a concept that has taken off at Sunsport, said Morley Schloss, principal shareholder at Sunsport Gardens. He has cut prices for newbies, kept the pool and hot tub open 24 hours and allowed the young naturists to claim part of the park for their, winter, spring and summer bashes.
The park also hosts Friday night drum circles and allows rock bands to play until midnight — after all, Schloss, 71, first got naked in public at Woodstock in 1969 when he was 28.
"It was kind of scary at first," Schloss said of skinny dipping in a lake behind the stage. "Then, I felt the sun all over my skin and I said, 'Wow, this is fantastic.'"
That may be why Schloss enjoys the free-love, hippie feel of the Florida Young Naturists bashes.
"The vibe out there is incredible. It's not a sexual thing at all," said Frankie Sinsemilla, guitarist for the Funky Nuggets, a local band headlining the weekend bash. "You can't blame people for getting that misconception. But it's all about being natural and accepting people for who they are no matter what they look like."
Sinsemilla said he doesn't usually attend nudist events unless he's playing, but admits it has gotten the hang of it after playing several bashes hosted by the Florida Young Naturist group.
"For literally 10 seconds, you think "Oh my God, I'm naked," and then you forget about it," Sinsemilla said. "It's probably weirdest for our drummer because he has to sit behind us and look at our naked asses."
In addition to cheaper fees, the park also boasts healthy foods and vegetarian menus at its restaurant, and a deep commitment to ecological and earth friendly issues such as using solar power for its pool heating, cafe and laundromat—which puzzled some, biodegrable soaps at its outdoor showers and workshops about body image and acceptance.
For Kymberlee Brogan, a vendor at the bash, the events have taught her to be more accepting of her body. At first she was embarrassed to disrobe to go to work.
"ThenI realized I looked more weird dressed than naked. It was so nice not to care and know that you're not going to be judged," said Brogan, 30, who does henna tattoos and sells utility belts, sarongs and towels — all tailored to nudists. "Young people here have nothing to worry."
Attracting a younger crowd nudists isn't easy.
"I think maybe that naturists skew older because people come to the realization this is what they want to spend their disposable income on later in life," said Bob Morton, executive director of Naturists Action Committee, a nonprofit arm of the Naturists Society.
It's not clear how many nudist or naturists there are in the US. Morton said naturists are not card-carrying members of any specific organization and most, especially young nudists, don't want to be labeled.
But he said a poll the committed commissioned from Ropert showed that 25 percent of the adult population says they have participated in some sort of naturist activity.
Morton said additional polling could reveal changing attitudes about nudity and a growing number of young nudists nationwide, but "we're a nonprofit organization and don't have deep pockets," he said. "Shoot, we're naked! We don't even have any pockets."
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What: Florida Young Naturists' Fourth Annual End of Summer Naked Bash – Two days of music, yoga, body painting, camping and nudist activities for ages 18 to 30.
Where: Sunsport Gardens Family Naturist Resort,
14125 North Road, Loxahatchee, FL, 33470
When: Saturday and Sunday
Weekend passes are $15 for first-time visitors and $25 for regulars.
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Requirements for the Archaeology merit badge:
Tell what archaeology is and explain how it differs from anthropology, geology, paleontology, and history.
Describe each of the following steps of the archaeological process: site location, site excavation, artifact identification and examination, interpretation, preservation, and information sharing.
Describe at least two ways in which archaeologists determine the age of sites, structures, or artifacts. Explain what relative dating is.
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Learn about three archaeological sites located outside the United States.
Learn about three archaeological sites located within the United States.
Visit an archaeological site and learn about it.
For EACH site you research for options a, b, or c, point it out on a map and explain how it was discovered. Describe some of the information about the past that has been found at each site. Explain how the information gained from the study of these sites answers questions that archaeologists are asking and how the information may be important for modern people. Compare the relative ages of the sites you research.
Choose ONE of the research projects you completed for requirement 4 and give a short presentation about your findings to a Cub Scout pack, your Scout troop, your school class, or another group.
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Explain why it is important to protect archaeological sites.
Explain what people should do if they think they have found an artifact.
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Make a list of items you would include in a time capsule. Discuss with your merit badge counselor what archaeologist a thousand years from now might learn from the contents of your capsule about you and the culture in which you live.
Make a list of the trash your family throws out during one week. Discuss with your counselor what archaeologists finding that trash a thousand years from now might learn from it about you and your family.
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Under the supervision of a qualified archaeologist, spend at least eight hours helping to excavate an archaeological site.
Under the supervision of a qualified archaeologist, spend at least eight hours in an archaeological laboratory helping to prepare artifacts for analysis, storage, or display.
If you are unable to work in the field or in a laboratory under the supervision of a qualified archaeologist, you may substitute a mock dig. To find out how to make a mock dig, talk with a professional archaeologist, trained avocational archaeologist, museum school instructor, junior high or high school science teacher, advisor from a local archaeology society, or other qualified instructor. Plan what you will bury in your artificial site to show use of your 'site' during two time periods.
Under the supervision of a qualified archaeologist or instructor, do ONE of the following:
Help prepare an archaeological exhibit for display in a museum, visitor center, school, or other public area.
Use the methods of experimental archaeology to re-create an item or to practice skills from the past. Write a brief report explaining the experiment and its results.
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Research American Indians who live or once lived in your area. Find out about traditional lifeways, dwellings, clothing styles, arts and crafts, and methods of food gathering, preparation, and storage. Describe what you would expect to find at an archaeological site for these people.
Research settlers or soldiers who were in your area at least one hundred years ago. Find out about the houses or forts, ways of life, clothing styles, arts and crafts, and dietary habits of the early settlers, farmers, ranchers, soldiers, or townspeople who once lived in the area where your community now stands. Describe what you would expect to find at an archaeological site for these people.
Identify three career opportunities in archaeology. Pick one and explain how to prepare for such a career. Discuss with your counselor what education and training are required, and explain why this profession might interest you.
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09-12-18 - I am interested in assisting with an Archaeology Merit Badge. Allan and I have had a preliminary meeting today to outline possible scope of project.


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The British House of Commons is scheduled to give the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill its third reading on May 20 and 21. The bill, which would legalize marriage for same-sex couples in England and Wales, was overwhelmingly approved by the House of Commons in February on a Second Reading vote of 400 to 175. The bill has also cleared the subsequent Report stage, where a committee of 19 MPs scrutinized the bill line by line, with a 15 to 4 vote.
Hardline anti-gay and anti-choice Christian groups Christian Concern and One of Us have reportedly organized a public prayer vigil to coincide with the Third Reading. Interestingly, the very nature of the vigil is disobedient to the guidelines Jesus is said to have set for prayer. Here is the event flier:
Urgent National Prayer Gathering Outside Parliament
A call to pray together as Parliament debates changing the law of the land and discarding God's pattern for marriage.
3rd Reading in the House of Commons of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill
Monday 20th May
12:00 – 14:00 & 17:00 – 19:00
Tuesday 21st May
12:00 – 14:00 & 17:00 – 19:00
Old Place Yard
(Opposite Houses of Parliament)
Nearest underground stations: Westminster, St James Park, Victoria
For further details, please contact:
National Marriage Prayer Gathering
020 3327 1120 / 07944 221 112
In the Book of Matthew, chapter 6, Jesus said:
5 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
By holding the prayer vigil in a public place, the organizers and participants are directly contravening Jesus's admonition to pray in a private place. Further, by scheduling the prayer vigil to last for 8 hours and span two days, the organizers and participants seem prone to disobeying Jesus's direction to keep prayers succinct:
7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
By all appearances, this public prayer vigil is just another attempt by bill opponents to wrap anti-gay animus in a cloak religious respectability. When event organizers so blatantly disregard the teachings of Jesus, the cloak vanishes.


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Bowl - African Women's Group, Papier Mache, Melbourne, 1992 Reg. No: SH 920678
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- Alternative Name(s): Dish
Papier Mache bowl made by the African Women's Group, in Melbourne, 1992, as part of a programme to maintain traditional skills as well as pass such skills on to other women. Bowls such as these are sold by the group to raise funds for continued work by members.
These types of bowls were traditionally used as food containers. Papier mache dishes were traditionally made through necessity, from discarded newspapers and a paste made with water and flour milled in the previous years harvest. The traditional method of making these bowls is used by the group and the women view it as their contribution to re-cycling waste products and helping to keep the environment clean.
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- Circular bowl made of papier mache and decorated in oil paint. Final coat of varnish has been applied unevenly. Bowl is quite deep. Inside sur face painted, featuring brown ground, green five pointed star in centre, circled by shapes including red triangle, blue circle, red triangle, white circle, yellow square. Edging painted white. Outside surface plain dark blue.
|7.90 cm (Height), 26.50 cm (Length)
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|cultural identity, cultural traditions, crafts, handcrafts, cultural maintenance, domestic work, housework, south africa culture, south african communities, south african immigration
|Themes this item is part of:
|Amelia Sello, South African Migrant & Artist, 1984, Immigration & Artistic Practice Collection, Domestic & Community Life Collection
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|Ethnicity - Creative Practice
|Tertiary Classification:
|paper craft
|Victorian African Women's Group, Doveton, Victoria, Australia, 1992
|Contemporary Craft and Cultural Identity Project, by Deborah Tout- Smith and Anna Malgorzewicz for MoV and Monash University History Dept, 1992.
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Japan's Kamui Kobayashi wasted no time in making an impression on his return to Formula 1, ploughing his Caterham into the back of Felipe Massa's Williams as they entered the first corner of the Australian Grand Prix.
The mishap took both cars out of the race instantly, leaving Brazilian Massa fuming on his aborted debut for his new team and Kobayashi red-faced in his first race back after a year on the sidelines.
The former Sauber driver, popular with crowds for his daring and willingness to overtake, joined Caterham after agreeing to race without a salary and pay $1 million raised from fans through online donations.
Massa, who joined from Ferrari at the end of last year, seethed at the Japanese before Caterham absolved their driver by recognising that the car had suffered a brake problem.
"It's difficult to find a word to say what's happened. starting the first race of the season…you cannot do anything," said the Brazilian.
"It's even dangerous. I think what he did in this race is not so different than what [Romain] Grosjean did in Spa and he took a race ban," added the 32-year-old, referring to the French Lotus driver who caused carnage at the 2012 Belgian Grand Prix with an aggressive start.
"So it's dangerous and you cannot do that. I'm sorry, but you cannot do that."
Williams Technical Chief Pat Symonds denounced the collision as "sheer madness" on the part of Kobayashi.
An investigation later cleared the 27-year-old, who tweeted: "Find out system fail was no rear brake so this was problem of accident. Sorry to Felipe but was not my mistake."
He added in his post race review, "That isn't how I wanted my first race back to go, and I'm sorry for the team and for Felipe that both our races ended early."
"I had a really good start but then into turn one I made contact with Felipe. From the initial data it looked like I had a brake system issue which obviously meant I couldn't do much about the contact and when we got the car back and looked at the information in much more detail it was clear that was the problem."
"After the race I went to the Stewards and they went through the data from the car and confirmed that this was the case. We'll have a close look at what caused that problem and make sure we fix it," concluded Kobayashi. (Reuters_GP247)
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The National Asian Women's Health Organization (NAWHO) is pleased to offer "Breaking the Silence: Preventing Violence Against Asian American Women," a three-module curriculum intended to promote communication among Asian American women college students and campus staff about sexual violence and intimate partner violence. With a focus on educating college-aged Asian women, NAWHO conducted a six-year program through a cooperative agreement with the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that involved leadership training conferences for students and university staff, educational campaigns, and the development of this Asian women's discussion group curriculum. Developed and tested in partnership with researchers and advocates, Breaking the Silence is a three-module violence prevention curriculum designed to educate Asian women about definitions of sexual violence and intimate partner violence, strategies for prevention, and opportunities for social change. The curriculum is intended to be implemented as a series of discussion groups, primarily on college campuses and directed by campus staff in partnership with Asian American women students, encouraging them not only to engage in healthy relationships free of sexual and intimate partner violence, but also to serve as violence prevention advocates and peer mentors. Module I: Violence Against Women in the Asian Population focuses on the relationship between Asian American women and violence based on stereotypes and gender roles they face within and outside of their community. Module II: Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner Violence will help bring an understanding to the unique dynamics, risks, and barriers Asian American women must overcome when dealing with and reporting acts of violence. Module III: Prevention Strategies, Resources, & Advocacy will offer strategies and approaches to working with young Asian American women to reduce their risk of violence and engage them in prevention activities through education and advocacy: MODULE 1: Violence Against Women in the Asian Population
- Being Asian
- Overview of Violence Against Women
- Determinants of Health
- Effects of Cultural & Gender Stereotypes MODULE 2: Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner Violence
- Definition of Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner Violence
- Rape as an Act of Violence
- Barriers to Addressing and Reporting Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner
- Violence: Rape Myths and Victim-Blaming
- Barriers for Asian Women
- Scenarios
MODULE 3: Prevention Strategies, Resources, & Advocacy
- Prevention Strategies for Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner Violence
- Prevention through Advocacy and Education
- Resources
The curriculum is available for download here in a compressed, zip file format. It includes Word documents, Adobe Acrobat files, and Powerpoint files. Download Curriculum.


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Pete Magill's next race: meeting deadline for new book manuscript
Pete Magill, who was scary fast at the L.A. Halloween Half Marathon last month, quickly replied to my queries afterward. But being the procrastinator webmaster, I didn't post till today. But since this is a day of thanks, I share my gratitude for all the readers of this immodest blog and your eternal patience. Pete also reports: "Looking forward to running in the USATF Club XC meet this year, after being too injured to run last year — fingers crossed, as a month at this age provides ample opportunity to get injured again!" He also reveals: "I sold my running book proposal, BUILD YOUR RUNNING BODY … with the manuscript due next August and publication scheduled for spring 2014." Yowza! That will be a must-read, if his writing record is any indication.
Here's my quickie Q&A with Pete on his 13.1-mile feat:
Masterstrack.com: Was that your first half-marathon in competition?
Pete Magill: Yeah, that was my first half-marathon ever. I'd raced a 15K back when I was 16, but nothing farther than that since— not including the Hood To Coast Relay a few years back, which included three different legs for a total of about 17 miles.
Did anyone pace you? What was your race plan?
My race plan was to go out slow and then not slow down even more! Unfortunately, there was an immediate break between the "elite" runners and the pack, and the last thing I wanted to do was run the entire race alone. So I went with the elite guys, going through the first mile in 5:06. Well, I knew that was too fast for the race, so dialed it back. One of the elites slowed with me, then fell off around 3 miles. At that point, my plan was just to run the same "comfortably hard" effort I use for tempo runs, staying within myself until at least the last mile or two.
Were you ever thinking: I can win this sucker?
Never. Fernando Cabada, our national record-holder for 25K and one of our top elites, was lined up on the starting line right next to me. Unless the pace car ran over him — and perhaps not even then — I wasn't going to beat him. There were other good runners too, including Jacques Sallberg, ranked as high as #4 steeplechaser in the USA (8:28), who finished third, 34 seconds ahead of me.
At three miles, I suddenly found myself running alone, with the nearest pack of elites a minute ahead. I spent the rest of the race slowly tracking down the three runners in that pack, finally catching them at mile 11 — they made the mistake of running down a long steep hill too hard, pounding all the pop out of their quads — and I outsprinted the only one of the group to match me over the last two miles. Frankly, I was thrilled to take fourth in a race like this!
How did it feel? Any new aches and pains at the end?
The race felt relatively easy. The same physiological fitness that allows me to compete well at cross country and in the 10K translates to a longer race. The only difference is that I got to go out easier! The first six miles were actually fun! The last couple miles were undeniably challenging, but the last couple miles of any race — including a race that only lasts a couple miles — are challenging! It's a day later, and I have some minor soreness, but nothing that won't keep me from going out on an easy distance run this afternoon.
What did you win? Money? Jim Ryun autograph?
No money. I didn't even take home a plaque. They gave me a lei at the awards ceremony so that I'd have something! But I wasn't running the race for any of that. I was running to test myself at a distance I hadn't raced. It's one thing to say you can do something — like run a half marathon competitively. It's another thing to do it. I've done enough talking about how I can race this distance. It was time for me to put up or shut up.
What, if anything, did Ryun and Shorter say to you?
I didn't talk much with Ryun, whom I haven't met before. But I had an interesting chat with Frank Shorter. I asked him if he'd ever even run a half marathon — because I couldn't remember there even being half marathons back in the day — and he confirmed that he hadn't.
He did mention that he'd split 1:03 and change on his way to a full marathon on two separate occasions, which is a time that would've won yesterday's half-marathon by over a minute! The third man on the podium with us (in the photo posted on masterstrack) was Rod Dixon, whom I'm come to know fairly well. Rod is a huge hero for us middle distance runners. Rod was a bronze medalist at 1500 meters in the 1972 Munich Olympics, but his claim to fame among milers was his come-from-behind victory in the 1983 New York City Marathon, running 2:09. Dixon proved that us milers could actually go long. We love him for that … and hate him too! Ha ha!
Were you happy with your time? Was it some record?
I was very happy with my time. Remember, this was my first outing at this distance, so I wasn't about to push the envelope. The American age 50-54 record is 1:09:30, by Norm Green. At about the halfway point, I figured I had a good shot at that. But a long gradual climb at mile 7, and then a tough, steeper climb at mile 9 ended that thinking — especially given the pounding of going back down the mile 9 hill.
Still, my final 5K split was my fastest. And my plan now is to run a faster, flatter, cooler-weather Half Marathon and see what happens — the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon in Phoenix this coming January is a possibility. But regardless of what happens later, this time made me the 6th-highest age-grade performer at this distance ever for American masters runners. I'll take that.
Did you say hi to Deena Kastor when you passed her?
I left Deena at the start, but I did talk to her after the race. I was the coach for La Canada High School back when Deena ran for nearby Agoura High School. So I had experience getting beaten by her — as she led her teams to wins over my own. The funny thing is that, at the time, I pegged her for a high school star who'd never make it in college. I said this out loud many times. I was an idiot.
So when will you go full 26?
I'm planning on a spring marathon, probably the Los Angeles Marathon since it starts just a few miles away from where I live. That'll give me time to go for the half-marathon record in January, then try for the track 5000 world record in early March, then run the marathon and then take the rest of the spring off! Of course, given my experience since turning 50, I'll also be lucky to make it through the rest of today without incurring some new injury. Let's just say the schedule is always tentative … very tentative.
But first ice yourself for a month.
Icing actually interrupts the healing process when it comes to muscles, so no icing for me. On the other hand, even though science hasn't proven as much, I truly believe that a few beers will go a long way to getting me back to the start line of the next race more quickly.
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Liz Palmer - November 23, 2012
I will only buy Pete's book if he promises to autograph it…congratulations Pete! And BTW, nice looking picture of a great group of people.
Henry - November 23, 2012
You da immodest webinator!
KP - November 24, 2012
Pete, I'm thankful to know ya. You've also been quick to serve up some sound advice for us crazy old competitors. More than this, you're a friend for life to so many of us. All the best in 2013.


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4.12.14 MEN'S TRACK AND FIELD: 4x400 Sets Record Again
Men's Track & Field, 2014-04-12
(PITTSBURGH) - Walsh traveled to the Steel City today as participants in the Robert Morris Bennie Benson Invitational on Saturday. Even though the meet wasn't a team scored event, that didn't stop the Cavaliers from posting some big results. On top of that, a few athletes participated in a meet at Bucknell and also posted some impressive results.
To start off, the 4x400 meter relay team broke its own school record just set last week with a time of 3:16.36. It bests last week's mark by four seconds. Seth Wieland (Fr., Uniontown, OH/Green), Paul Sonego (Fr., North Ridgeville, OH/HS), Craig Dougerty (Jr., Clinton, OH/Manchester), and Sherman Kortze (Fr., Green, OH/CVCA) all ran on the team. Overall they finished second by less than a second.
Jackson Zaremba (Jr., Canton, OH/GlenOak) recorded a second place finish in the 3,000 meter run with a time of 8:55.98. Wieland finished fourth in the 100 meter dash with a time of 11.17 and Kortze finished fifth in the 400 meter run with a time of 49.65.
The 4x800 meter relay team finished first with a time of 8:17.39 and just edged out Robert morris by .39 for the win. Matt Mizer (So., Canton, OH/Perry), Kyle Denihan (Fr., Eastlake, OH/North), Nick Isla (Jr., Canton, OH/McKinley) and Devon Gates (Jr., Warrenville Heights, OH/HS) all competed on the team.
At Bucknell, Justin Groubert (Jr., Hartville, OHLake) hit a PR in the 1,500 meter run with a time of 3:56.01. Naimbai Njerakey (R-Fr., Seven Springs, VA/Wheaton) also record a PR by 12 seconds with a time of 14:56.05 in the 5,000 meter run.
The Cavs will next compete in their only home meet of the year this Thursday. Ashland, Malone, and Ohio Dominican will all compete in the quad meet. Walsh then will travel to Columbus to compete in the Jesse Owens Classic.
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Four people were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital Thursday with minor injuries following a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ridge and Fisher Roads in Ontario, Wayne County sheriff's deputies said.
Deputies said Nicholas M. Bailey, 26, of 2463 Welch Road, Geneva, was driving a pickup truck south on Fisher Road and was attempting to cross Ridge Road when the truck was struck by a vehicle traveling east on Ridge Road, operated by James J. Petrotta Jr., 41, of 2850 Ridge Road, Williamson. Bailey's truck overturned and struck a third vehicle, operated by Diana G. Holbein, 57, of 320 state Route 21, Palmyra, that was north on Arbor Road and was stopped at the intersection.
Deputies said a passenger in Bailey's truck, Nicole R. Ribis, 21, of 28 Antis St., Canandaigua, was taken by ambulance to the hospital with minor injuries. Petrotta and two children in his vehicle, ages 10 and 15, were also taken by ambulance to the hospital with minor injuries.
Bailey was ticketed with failure to yield the right of way, deputies said.


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Types of Herpes Viruses
There are two kinds of Herpes Simplex viruses. There is Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 Herpes virus infections are very common and are often referred to as fever blisters or cold sores. Herpes Type 2 infections are part of the sexually transmitted disease spectrum and occur in the genital area after intimate contact.
Type 1 Herpes Symptoms
Type 1 Herpes virus infections are very common and usually are preceded by a feeling of tingling 1-2 days prior to the outbreak of tiny little bubbles or vesicles. Once the bubbles or vesicles have crusted over, which typically takes 3-7 days, then you are no longer contagious.
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Sexually transmitted Herpes Type 2 infections often take two weeks after exposure to appear. The initial infection can be quite painful or barely noticed at all. Herpes Type 2 infections are often recurrent, and one may experience 2-6 repeat infections over the first year. Fortunately, after that time, the severity and the number of infections naturally decreases.
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Web Applications run as software which is served through a portal or browser. However this precludes their use offline or when connectivity is not present. The present invention is a method for creating offline web applications and managing associated user data which is created offline and must later be reconciled with one or more central servers without a data collision. This allows the system to efficiently know which version of different pieces of user data are new and which need to be added to centralized servers. This method also applies to the actual web application program files so that software applications can be synchronized in addition to user data enabling a transparent online and offline user experience. The method described here also applies to mobile computing devices such as cellular telephones and personal digital assistants. A side benefit of the method introduced here is that data sets can be distributed in manner which allows peer to peer synchronization and filedata distribution. Lastly the method described herein minimizes the amount of transactional data required to synchronize data sets across a network thereby increasing efficiency of available bandwidth on a computer network using the system.
1. A method, comprising:
generating a global set universally unique identifier for a data set object using a one-way hash sum and local random data, the global set universally unique identifier representing a unique number in a distributed data sharing system;
creating an item object for the data set object, the item object having the global set universal unique identifier, system metadata and application metadata;
normalizing the system metadata and the application metadata to produce a predictable deterministic ordering of the metadata in a format that allows the one-way hash sum to use the normalized metadata to produce a repeatable value, the format comprising a concatenated string of sorted names and values from a field of the system metadata or application metadata;
creating an item universally unique identifier for the item object of the data set object using the one-way hash sum, the normalized system metadata and the normalized application metadata, the item universally unique identifier also representing a unique number in the distributed data sharing system; and
storing the data set object and the item object for the data set object at a client.
2. The method of
3. The method of
sorting fields of the system metadata based on names for each field;
sorting values for each field having a same name; and
concatenating the sorted names and values for each field into a single string to form the normalized system metadata.
4. The method of
sorting fields of the application metadata based on names for each field;
sorting values for each field having a same name; and
concatenating the sorted names and values for each field into a single string to form the normalized application metadata.
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15. An article comprising a storage medium containing instructions that when executed enable a system to:
generate a global set universally unique identifier for a data set object using a one-way hash sum and local random data, the global set universally unique identifier representing a unique number in a distributed data sharing system;
create an item object for the data set object, the item object having the global set universal unique identifier, metadata, and payload data;
normalize the metadata to produce a predictable deterministic ordering of the metadata in a format that allows the one-way hash sum to use the normalized metadata to produce a repeatable value, the format comprising a concatenated string of sorted names and values from a field of the metadata;
create an item universally unique identifier for the item object of the data set object using the one-way hash sum, the normalized metadata, and the payload data, the item universally unique identifier also representing a unique number in the distributed data sharing system; and
synchronize the data set object or the item object with another device using the global set universally unique identifier or the item universally unique identifier.
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sort fields of the metadata based on names for each field;
sort values for each field having a same name; and
concatenate the sorted names and values for each field into a single string to form the normalized metadata.
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18. A mobile device, comprising:
means for creating a global set universally unique identifier for a data set object using a one-way hash sum and local random data, the global set universally unique identifier representing a unique number in a distributed data sharing system;
means for creating an item object for the data set object, the item object having the global set universal unique identifier, metadata, and payload data;
means for normalizing the metadata to produce a predictable deterministic ordering of the metadata in a format that allows the one-way hash sum to use the normalized metadata to produce a repeatable value, the format comprising a concatenated string of sorted names and values from a field of the metadata;
means for creating an item universally unique identifier for the item object of the data set object using the one-way hash sum, the normalized metadata, and the payload data, the item universally unique identifier also representing a unique number in the distributed data sharing system; and
means for synchronizing the data set object or the item object with another device using the global set universally unique identifier or the item universally unique identifier.
19. The mobile device of
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention generally relates to methods and apparatus for the use of synchronizing digital information combined with digital software code in a way which allows the data to be created or stored and then sent via various different network connections, such as client-server or peer-to-peer connectivity with out producing duplication errors and keeping all data globally addressable regardless of where on the network it is created or stored. The method can be used to track documents with their revisions in a networked environment where the there is no need for a single database to keep track of identifiers used to addressing the documents.
2. Prior Art
Previously there are several types of methods for synchronizing data in client-server or peer-to-peer network environments. These efforts focus around the synchronization of data objects, such as source code control systems, software interfaces, such as distributed execution frameworks, client-server applications, such as some email applications or specialized form filling applications. The following paragraphs detail the broad categories in which these systems operate to provide background for the present invention.
Source code control type systems work on the principle that each client computer is storing local copies of specific versions of files which are controlled and stored in a master database. This database is often called the master server, the source control server, the repository or depot. In the depot a SCDB (Source Control Database) save each specific file and its entire history as a series of versions. In other words each file which is stored in the SCDB has any version of that file over time. A client computer in the system can save new versions of the file to the SCDB which will add the new file as the top or head entry. At any time a client computer can request any of the previous versions of the file or add new files to create a new or top entry. Internally the SCDB may store differences between the various versions of the file to save space and in a sophisticated source control system only the differences may be transmitted between the client and the server to save communication bandwidth over the network. The set of files the client has at any given time is called a view. Within a view a client cannot automatically refer to multiple versions of the same file—only by explicit linking such as through programmatic control interface such as that of a config file. This can be cumbersome if a user wishes to store multiple versions of the same file and does not have detailed knowledge about source control systems and impossible if the user is not versed in technology such as config files.
Distributed software interfaces such as COM, DCOM, COM+ from Microsoft and CORBA by the Object Management Group consortium, use universal identifiers to synchronize interfaces of distributed components. These types of distributed systems work by a method of interface description and interrogation followed by an agreed upon calling convention. For example a component on a personal computer may make a request for a certain type of software object or interface. The distributed mediator system (for example COM/DCOM/COM+ in Microsoft or CORBA subsystem in OMG) then looks to see if that interface exists on a component either on the local computer or on a network attached computer. In order to distinguish the different software interfaces apart across vendors and across versions of software a UUID (Universally Unique IDentifier) system is used. In this method all interfaces are assigned, via a complex generation technique, a random number of sufficiently long length (say 128 bits or more) that any machine or software vendor can generate such a number and be confident that the number is unique in the entire software universe. This means there is no need for a centralized service which distributes the unique identifiers. These UUIDs are then used as the identifiers to which exact software interfaces are bound. For example a software service on one machine will as for an interface by its number, and the subsystem will then look to see if it can find a component which has this number as its designation. Upon finding it the calling component can be confident it is dealing with an interface it knows how to programmatically interact with. A secondary portion of this system is the use of Interface Description Languages (also called IDLs). Once the interface with the corresponding UUID is located and the underlying system facilitates the communications necessary, the calling program can programmatically test that the functional parameters, data structures, and method calls it wishes to use our supported. While such means are excellent at solving the problem of interface description and distributed method calling conventions they are not used for actually synchronizing files and data objects. This level of detail is left up to the various software modules to negotiate among themselves. For example a source control system could use this method to discover clients and server understanding the source control exchange protocol for differential updates, but the actual synchronization of the data and its versions is left up to the internal programming inside source control software modules.
Email systems and distributed form filling applications, such as handheld client server applications, work to give users varying amounts of service when the user is connected to the network and then attempt o bring a portion of that service to the user even when the network connectivity is not available. In email systems this is done in one of two general ways. The first method is to provide a web based interface, such as those provided by major web service providers or search engine firms, however these lack the ability to work offline so often a separate native software program is written to interface to the server and provide offline email services via a standard protocol such as IMAP or POP3.The challenge of such web-client software hybrid solutions is that the user experience is extremely disjoint—even when the software is working properly, the user interface between the web based presentation and the native software is quite different and the user must maintain a mental model of the buttons, control and layouts which correspond to like actions. Another method to achieve distributed email functionality is to use native software clients exclusively; however this results in the native software needing to be installed on every machine with which the user wishes to access their email. At times this is not possible, such as when a user logs in on from a guest terminal at an internet cafe. The present invention, as shall be explained in the objects and advantages section, addresses this need in a systematic fashion. Finally for form filling and survey applications, including, CRM (Customer Relationship Management), are primarily designed as online systems (for example web based where the user logs in to a centralized server or database application). The data for these types of applications is constantly being updated with various new information from distributed users or other services (such as price lists and quotes). However many persons with in the organization such as a sales force needs some portions of the application to be available when connectivity is not present such as during a customer visit. For these types of situations many systems either choose the email type solution discussed earlier where a separate client application is installed on a local device such as the salesperson's laptop computer or the form is cached as page. Both of these solutions fail to create a truly seamless and portable experience—either the experience is not portable across multiple computers or guest computers or parts of the information are made available in a piece-wise manner resulting in non-optimal solutions from a productivity perspective.
The following directly cited prior art is related to the present invention while not addressing all the advantages of the present invention.
The following art demonstrates the state of the art in data synchronization for web based applications and data.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,954,757 describes a "Zero Latency Enterprise" ZLE which is a business model for showing the benefits of distributed synchronized software but does not have a method for performing the synchronization of data and applications without user intervention or without a programmer rewriting their code for the various supported platforms.
The following references describe methods for generation of universally unique identification numbers either with code or with specifications which are adopted by standards bodies: "GUID generation" <http://www.vbaccelerator.com/codelib/tlb/guid.htm> and
RFC 4122—UUID generation (IETF) <http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc4122.html>. These references do not describe how to setup up a synchronized data system and neither describes methods for synchronizing running application code. Related to this is Berners-Lee, T., "Universal Resource Identifiers in WWW," RFC 1630, June 1994. describes how such universal links can be made compatible with the World Wide Web infrastructure.
To create UUIDs it is common to use various cryptographic hash algorithms. The two most common the MD5 and SHA-1 are both listed here: Rivest, R., "The MD5 Message-Digest Algorithm", RFC 1321, April 1992; National Institute of Standards and Technology, "Secure Hash Standard", FIPS PUB 180-1, April 1995, <http://www.itl.nist.gov/fipspubs/fip180-1.htm>. The present invention makes use of these as building blocks. Neither of these standards describes a system other than mechanisms for generating the unique identifiers mostly for purposes of digital signature generation.
The following methods show how to synchronize LDAP (distributed directory service) http://www.openldap.org/conf/odd-wien-2003/jong.pdf, however it does not exploit the use of UUIDs which can be generated by any device on the network and does not investigate synchronization of elements outside that of which is necessary to run a distributed directory service.
Several methods exist to replicate a database, whether a relational database or file based database (source control) but these methods do not address the issue of generating keys and signatures for each item asynchronously of each other. In the relational database the data is cloned from one database to another and the idea that primary keys in the same namespace can be asynchronously generated to manage the individual data elements is not used. Instead keys from a single database are copied to the new database. If two different databases are to be merged than colliding primary keys must be handled by the processing performing the merging.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,920,863 "System and method for supporting transactions for a thin client lacking a persistent store in a distributed object-oriented environment" describes how to use UUIDs to manage remote procedure calls such as described in the above section on distributed software interfaces. It does not detail the rules for seeding the UUIDs or for synchronizing data or entire applications to the local computer.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,988,137 "System and method for synchronizing objects between two devices" uses UUIDs (called GUIDs in the patent) for synchronizing two sporadically connected volumes and then managing subIDs within the volume to synchronize the data. However this does not allow for synchronization across multiple servers (volumes) and also ties data to the volume upon which it is stored. The present invention sets up a method of synchronization where the elements are independent of the volume types or labels upon which they are cached or stored.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,574,898 "Dynamic software version auditor which monitors a process to provide a list of objects that are accessed" demonstrates a modern source control system in which versions are maintained in a centralized database and views are managed by end developers (client computers) to access specific file versions. However this requires a great amount of sophistication upon the part of the user to manage the various versions of the files. Also there is no way to provide synchronization across multiple servers as there must be a master server maintaining all the versioning data. Lastly the system deals with synchronizing files, such as those used for programming activities but does not handle dealing with synchronized metadata applied to those files or to actual running programs and program distribution.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,374,289 "Distributed client-based data caching system" describes a data system for caching distributed data and for efficiently describing, where, in a peer to peer environment, the data can be found. However this does not address the needs of determining in a concise manner which data is the same in the network or for dealing with applications rather than data which may be distributed to client computers.
The present invention allows users of the system to run programs and create data regardless of whether they are situated on a computer network and still have that data be globally non-colliding and synchronizable. In addition the present invention allows the synchronization system for the data and program files to sync individual versions no matter where on the data is created and without need for a centralized master server which keeps track of either version numbers, IDs, or contents. The use of UUIDs minimizes the number of retries and network traffic involved in determining which actual items or versions a specific data set are present between any two nodes on the network. This means that only the minimal set of information need be exchanged without having to perform a file compare at any point of the synchronization process even across multiple servers and clients. Since the present invention details how metadata can be stored and extracted each data object may be stored as single row in a standard database such as via the use of SQL statements. This is key as it allows the metadata to be queried via database statments (such as SQL select statements) to allow for the searching of tags, names, and other objects while retaining the extremely efficient address ability of having each object be referenced uniquely as single integer number (its GSID). Effectively this allows the method described here to function as a queryable, versioned, distributed filestore which has extremely efficient synchronization properties, derived from the use of hashcodes and yet also provide the ability to add data and later reconcile that data between any sets of nodes in the larger system. Lastly if one treats the items as parts of a generic set of objects than the system can be used as a distributed file distribution with various nodes containing parts of the set and a single client obtaining the various parts from any of a number of servers. This is illustrated by the use of the manifest files.
The system is composed of objects called Collections, Sets, and Items. An Item is a formal member of a set. Zero or more sets form a collection. The Collection of zero sets is an empty collection. The present invention describes how items and sets are created, labeled addressed and synchronized. In addition the present invention details how metadata is serialized in into individual items and how digital signatures and global identifiers are combined to form a complete system. Definitions for the system operation are given here for use throughout the rest of this description:
Set or Data Set—a group of Items, {referenced by singled UUID called the GSID. A set contains zero or more items each referenced by IIDs}
Item or Data Item—one member in a collection. {each referenced by a single UUID called the ItemID or IID}
Collection or Data Set Collection—a number of "sets" {referenced as a list of GSIDs}
GSID—a UUID which serves as the system global identifier for a set GSID
ItemID—A Globally Unique Identifier use for an Item in a Data Set. Also abbreviated IID
UUID—A Mathematical construct for creating globally unique numbers in a distributed system.
referenced by—An object is addressed in the system by this reference, or example the GSID provides a reference key to identify a particular item or set
Manifest File—An optional data item which can be used for facilitating a distributed download system since it contains info and signature info about a complete set.
Each data set has the attributes as described in
Item Objects
Item Creation Process
Metadata Normalization Process
A key reason for inserting metadata is that many data objects of filesystems or other storage mechanisms include system attributes which are outside of the file contents, such as when a file was last accessed, or which users have ownership rights. By making the transmission and normalization of these fields part of the file,
Figure representing system high level—e.g. client and server with pool of objects
A method for quick data object set difference detection is depicted in
The Changeset or Differential Difference type synchronization process alluded to in box 1070 in
The Master Synchronization Process for full data object synchronization when the contents of the server and or the client are not entirely known beforehand is depicted in
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The Primal Stress Program just went live earlier this morning, and I've been scrambling all week to get my product review published in time. Long story short, a week was nowhere near enough time to review the full Primal Stress program. There's just WAY too much stuff to go through.
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At the 34th annual Daytime Emmy Awards, ATWT actors took home both younger and lead actress Emmy's and also the Emmy for Outstanding Directing Team. Let's start with the Outstanding Younger Actress award.
Jennifer Landon, Gwen, took home the Emmy for Outstanding Younger Actress - for the second consecutive year! Kudos, Jennifer! She may be up for a three-peat, because of her new, dual role. As both Gwen and the quirky Cleo, Jennifer has her acting hands full. Will she follow in the shoes of other Outstanding Young Actresses (like Jennifer Finnigan, B&B) and win a three Emmy's in a row? We'll just have to keep our eye on her for the next year to see!
Maura West, Carly, also took home an Emmy. After being nominated three other times (for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2001 and 2002 and Outstanding Lead Actress in 2004), Maura finally got her own gold statue. Returning to the canvas in a tricky love triangle, will Maura's Carly be nominated two years in a row? We'll have to wait and see!
The ATWT team took home the Emmy for Outstanding Directing Team. 2006 was a breakthrough year for the soap, marking 50 years on daytime television! Part of this year's reel including scenes from their 50th anniversary show, which included a fresh look at some classic sit-coms including "I Love Lucy" and "The Munsters".
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12/09/2013 – Aquinas College was represented by 18 of their fall athletes on the NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athlete teams. The criteria to earn this honor is to have either junior or senior status and carry a 3.5 or higher G.P.A.
The men's soccer team, who recently completed a 15-win season, was represented by two individuals. Michael Gagnon and Mitch Torres both met and surpassed the standards and earned their second Daktronics Scholar-Athlete award.
Jackie Gipe and Melissa Hogan, teammates on the women's soccer team, were both honored by the NAIA for their work in the classroom. Also receiving the Daktronics Scholar-Athlete Award were volleyball players Hannah Mahoney and Elle Sturgell.
The cross country teams had twelve current members receive the honor handed down by the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics). First time recipients included Jesus Alvarado, Alex Martinez, Brad Perschbacher, Blake Bitner, Zach Stepanovich, Emily Hazelbach and Krystin Dreyer. Dan Foley, Rachael Steil and Jessica Dippel experienced their third award, while the duo of Jackie Katt and Kevin Mahar both received the award for the fifth time.


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John Slosar, 57, has worked since 1980 at the Swire group, Cathay Pacific's largest shareholder.
He is also set to become chairman of John Swire & Sons, Swire Pacific, Swire Properties and Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering.
Christopher Pratt, current chairman of Cathay Pacific as well as the Swire group in Hong Kong, is retiring after eight years in the roles.
Slosar was appointed managing director of Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering in 1996, managing director of Swire Beverages in 1998, and COO of Cathay Pacific Airways in 2007.
He has been Cathay Pacific's chief executive since 2011 and is also chairman of Swire Beverages and of Hong Kong Dragon Airlines.
Ivan Chu, currently chief operating officer, will take over Slosar's position as chief executive.
Chu, 51, joined Cathay Pacific in 1984 and has worked for the company in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Thailand and Australia. He is also chairman of AHK Air Hong Kong.


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The 23-year-old returned to training for the Foals, with whom he has a contract until 2017, keen to put two disappointing seasons behind him.
He only managed to find the back of the net six times in his first Bundesliga season, while he drew a blank in all of the last campaign, both in Germany and in England.
Having not scored since April 6, 2013, De Jong is desperate to prove himself at Gladbach but admits he may have to wait his turn.
"I would prefer to stay with Borussia," he said on the Bundesliga club's website.
"I've always said how fantastic a club Borussia are.
"I've also got to be realistic, though, and wait to see how my chances of playing look. I just want to be playing football again."
De Jong joined Gladbach for a club-record fee of 12million euros in 2012 after scoring 25 goals in 31 games for FC Twente in Holland.


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If you are dealing with a minor neck injury, such as a pull or strain from exercise or overexertion, you can take steps to deal with any pain and promote healing at home. Pay attention to tips you can do at home immediately after you've experienced cervical strain within the first few days of injury. Take care of your neck and preserve your spinal health. For more severe injuries, it's best to consult medical experts and seek further information about what route you should take regarding your neck or back injury. North American Spine is one example of a good source for advanced knowledge in the field of back and neck surgery.
Deal with Tightness in Your Neck
When you're dealing with the issue of minor muscle strain, one of the first things you'll notice is a feeling of stiffness or tightness. When this occurs, you won't have the best circulation to your neck and this will contribute to your pain. You can do gentle traction on your own with the help of a friend of partner. Lie flat on your back and put a towel under your head. Your helper should place the towel on the rounded part of your skull that is above your neck, pick up both ends of the towel, and gently pull the towel away from you for about three minutes. Repeat this remedy a few times a day until you feel relief.
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Soak in a warm tub of water and allow your neck muscles to truly relax. You can add Epsom salts for added benefits. If you do not have a bathtub, a hot shower can be helpful as well. Warm compresses, such as a damp towel that has been warmed in the microwave, or a heating pad, can also provide relief from pain.
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Go to a massage therapist to experience the benefits of an expert who will know how to address your problems with your neck. It can be extremely effective and relaxing to the point that you'll come back to benefit your spinal health on a regular basis.
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Take caution with your neck if there is any doubt of the extent of your injury. Do not attempt home remedies if you are experiencing severe pain or numbness. Seek help from a medical professional and learn about treatment options, including neck surgery. You need to take good care of your neck in order to have the best quality of life, maintain flexibility, and have mobility. Your neck is a vital part of your overall health. Don't ever neglect it.


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AUSTIN, Texas - University of New Mexico sophomore Robert Caldwell made the most of his Texas Relays debut, clearing an NCAA regional qualifying and personal record height of 17-00.75 in the section B pole vault on Thursday. Caldwell's was one of several strong performances turned in by the New Mexico contingent over the past two days to open the prestigious four-day meet. Seniors Amanda Barnes (shot put) and Derek Mackel (pole vault), and freshman Whitney Johnson (pole vault) wrap up the Lobos' stay in Austin with section A competition this afternoon.
Caldwell, who recorded his previous best mark of 16-04.75 last year in Las Cruces, missed his first two attempts at the personal record height before clearing the bar on his third and final try. The Socorro, N.M. native matched the best mark of the day, but finished tied for third due to his number of attempts. Caldwell became the third Lobo in the last decade to surpass the 17-foot mark outdoors, along with Mackel who also cleared 17-00.75 last weekend in El Paso.
Seniors Jamie Fishencord and Veronica R. Gonzales also turned in strong efforts. Fishencord recorded a mark of 180-05 on Thursday to finish eighth in the hammer throw, just behind the nation's seventh-ranked thrower, Kim Barrett of Miami (181-04). On Friday, Gonzales placed 10th in the section B javelin field of 18 with a throw of 142-00. Both women surpassed the NCAA regional qualifying standard for the second time this season in their respective events.
Fifth-year senior Jordan Parker, meanwhile, enjoyed a strong Texas Relays debut of his own on Friday afternoon, finishing seventh in the section B shot put competition with a toss of 53-01.50. Parker scratched on four of his six attempts, including all three in the finals, but bested 14 other competitors in the field with his third throw.
In other Friday action, Fishencord (148-01) and Barnes (147-08) finished 11th and 12th, respectively, in the section B discus, while junior Jessica McIntyre was 15th in the section B javelin with a mark of 133-03. The UNM women's 4x400-meter relay team opened the day by placing 40th in the 50-team field with a time of 3:49.62. Parker finished 18th in the section B discus later that afternoon with a mark of 159-04 on his only legal throw, while senior Matt Keeran was 16th in the section B javelin with a top mark of 191-04.


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How can I get vegetables into my son's diet?
My child will not eat vegetables! I've tried every imaginable type cooked every possible way -- nothing works. I'm concerned that he's missing out on important nutrients. How can I get vegetables into his diet (maybe without him knowing they're veggies)?
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branmanz: can you please send me the recipe for your veggie pancakes? firstname.lastname@example.com it would be greatly appreciated!!posted 06/28/2010 by faithloren
I make veggie pancakes and my 2 1/2 year old daughter and 2 year old nephew gobble them up! I use whole wheat flour, eggs, yogurt, grated or pureed zuchini, carrot, broccoli, spinach, etc., a little water, and some baking soda and powder. They are a little more tricky to cook but worth it! I can make muffins this way too...no added sugar needed (use applesauce).posted 06/27/2010 by branmanz13
i use a lot of recipes from sneaky chef and deceptively delicious.... some of them sound gross, but aren't bad, you don't notice a difference. try adding 1/2 cup of pureed sweet potatoes plus 1/4 - 1/2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice to your pancake mix or recipe (if you don't have time to puree them you can use baby food sweet potatoes, but the real ones of course have better flavor). also you can take 1/2 cup of pureed canned white beans and add them to your chicken noodle soup recipe along w/ carrots cup up really really really small. my son is really picky but loves this! pureed cauliflower goes really well into mashed potatoes and isn't noticable either. it seems like a pain to puree all the veggies, but if you do a bunch at a time and freeze it then it works out pretty well!posted 06/19/2010 by faithloren
Ugh, if I had a nickel for every different attempt I've made to get my two year old to eat a friggin' vegetable or fruit, I'd have earned enough to pay for her college education. I have tried most of these suggestions, and they have all failed. And then we put her in preschool two days a week. Suddenly, she will eat peas, green beans, bananas, apples, peaches, and pears. At school, anyway. It could be the atmosphere there lacks pressure to eat these things. It could be that she sees her friends doing it, so she does too (and you thought peer pressure was a BAD thing). I don't know. But we have changed our approach at home. she gets a serving of whatever veggies we're eating, and I don't say a word if she turns them down. I lay the praise on pretty thick if she does eat it, though. We're getting there, very slowly. In the mean time, she LOVES the V8 V-Fusion juice. Full serving of fruit and veggies in each glass.posted 10/25/2006 by katura'smom
We give our kids vege juice- V8 in the US, Carrot juice mixtures overseas (without the sugar- check the lable- and make sure it's not 80% apple or grape juice- that's just natural sugar). Our cook also grinds up vegetable very small and mixed them into eggs or cheeseburger patties... there is alot more vege than meat in them. Good luck!posted 06/06/2007 by JulieFey
I found a GREAT vitamin in the form of a fruit punch, for 2 - 11 year olds. It has a fruit and veggie supplement in it- so until my boys eat as well as they should,, they LOVE this punch, just mixed with 6oz. of water, taken once a day. check them out at plantoprosper.myarbonne.com They have no artificial sweeteners, animal by-products, etc. Check it out!posted 06/06/2007 by aggriffin
I mask veggies by blending it in a blender for spaghetti sauce. My 4yr doesn't even realize it. I of course give her a bit of whatever to try on her plate just to see if she likes it and over time she soon accepts it but of course it has to be her idea. :)posted 05/28/2007 by a BabyCenter Member
putting the vegetable in an omlet for breakfast has worked for me. I also give my son a serving of carnation instant breakfast daily to make up for nutrients he may be missing and because he was having trouble gaining weight. V8 is also another option.posted 05/24/2007 by jmarlo
Try adding Gerber 2nd Veggie purees to pancake mix. I use Bisquick, add the puree, vanilla extract to hide the taste, milk and egg and food coloring to hide the color. Mix it up and cook as usual! Once you add the syrup or PB&J..they'll never know!! Works great for my 2 non-veggie eating boys!posted 05/23/2007 by JF-mom of 3 boys
There's a great juice/vegetable combo juice by V8 called "V8 Fusion". It tastes mostly like really strong fruit juice, so if you water it down it's perfect for little juice lovers who are veggie haters. One 8 oz glass is a child's full serving of fruit and full serving of vegetables. Hope this helps!!!posted 05/23/2007 by deidra00
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Strong relationship with Israel is vital
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I am troubled after reading an Associated Press article about President Obama's appointment of Chuck Hagel to head the Pentagon. Hagel has a fine military record, but something more important about him should be considered: his stand on Israel. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., said he would be "the most antagonistic secretary of defense toward the state of Israel in our nation's history."
It is vital for America to maintain its strong relationship with Israel because the Holy Bible tells us they are God's chosen nation and people. The fact that this little nation has survived, not losing its identity after more than 3,500 years, is one of the most convincing proofs that God's Word is true. Although greatly persecuted, even driven out from their land, the Jews have returned and are (along with their formerly dead Hebrew language) revived.
God has kept his promises regarding Israel and his chosen people, and he will continue to do so. God said to Abraham in Genesis 12: 2-3, "I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." Israel's salvation that God began with Abraham will be completed at the second coming of Christ, who is the son of Abraham, the son of David, the king of Israel and the savior of the world.
When we pray "Thy kingdom come on earth," we look forward to the time when Christ will rule: "Yes, many peoples and strong nations shall come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord. In those days, 10 men from every language of the nations shall grasp the sleeve of a Jewish man, saying, 'Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you'" (Zechariah 8: 22-23).
I do not know what America will be like before Christ's return to this earth. America's morals and values are rapidly changing. The Bible doesn't mention our existence in the last days, but it does promise that Israel and the Jews will be there. I hope and pray we will remain allied to them. "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you" (Psalm 122:6).
Robert A. Watson