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Strawberry Jam: Part II
If you missed Part I of this series, you can catch up here:
Canning 101 and Strawberry Jam Part 1
We made the strawberry jam. It's sitting in the pot, ready to go into the hot jars.
We've got 8-ounce mason jars simmering on the stove. We simmer the jars because we don't want to pour the hot jam into cool or room temperature jars.
Using tongs, remove one jar. (We'll do one jar at a time so that they're all equally warm when the jelly goes in.
Tip the jar over and pour the water back into the pot.
Stick a wide-mouth funnel on top. If you pick up a box of canning accessories, a wide-mouth funnel will be inside!
Grab a 1-cup measure and scoop up a little jam. (I use the measure to gently stir the mixture a couple of times to make sure I get a good ratio of liquid to fruit.
Fill the jar so that it has only 1/4 inch of headspace. This is a little too much headspace, but just imagine for a second that it's right on the money.
Imagine for a second that I know what I'm doing.
Now, gently run a knife along the inside of the jar, between the jar and the jam. The purpose is to remove any air pockets or big bubbles. Plus, I think it also helps push some of the fruit down and distribute it a little more evenly.
Next, use a wet cloth to wipe off the outside of the mouth of the jar. You want to remove any stray jelly from the outside, especially around the threads of the jar.
Next, grab the magic wand. This is a nifty little stick with a magnet on the end.
The purpose of it is to lift the center lids out of the simmering water. Handy!
(As handy as it is, though, tongs work just as effectively.)
After you place the lid squarely in the center ("squarely in the center"—heh heh), screw on one of the screw bands until is just begins to meet resistance. In other words, don't tighten the screw bands at all. Just fasten them on securely.
Then repeat it with another jar.
And another and another and another, until the jam's all gone. Sometimes you'll need a ninth jar, sometimes the ninth jar will only be halfway filled. If that's the case, just put a lit on it and keep it in the fridge. It'll be fine!
Now it's time to heat-process the jars!
By the way, this is the beauty of a canning rack. It fits right on the side of the pot while you're putting the jars.
Lower the rack into the hot water…
Now you need to boil the jars—a hard boil, not a simmer—for 10 to 13 minutes. Make sure they're submerged in boiling water the whole time, and that the boil is a violent one.
I love using the word "violent" in cooking.
After ten or so minutes turn off the heat and remove the lid. Allow the jars to sit in the hot water for an additional five minutes. This will help equalize the pressure inside the jars.
After five minutes, remove each jar using the jar lifter that came with your canning supplies.
This is my life. Look at that cloudy/chalky residue. That's from our hard water, and that's why my ice maker is dead.
I always carefully wipe the residue from the jars themselves, but stay away from the lids lest I disrupt the sealing process. But I'm always careful not to tip or shake the jars in any way. And really, you can wait until the next day to clean the jars. But I'm impatient and like things shiny.
Leave the jars alone for the next 24 hours Over the next minutes (and sometimes hours) you'll hear the blessed symphony of the center lids popping. Pop! Pop! Pop! It's the greatest sound in the world.
The next day, remove the screw bands and check the seals: if you press on the center of the lid, there should be no give whatsoever. It should be a hard seal, and the lid should be concave.
If you have any jars that don't have that tight seal, just stick 'em in the fridge. They'll be fine as long as you refrigerate them.
Because they're so purty, I love these special canning jars.
The lids are totally different though: glass with a rubber insert.
You just fit the lid and rubber seal right on top…
And use three or four of them to fasten on the lid.
You process the jars in this state, and the jars do wind up with an airtight seal, just like the standard mason jar lids. However, I've found there's a lot more room for error with these because unlike the lids that fit perfectly on the center of the mason jars, these rubber seals just sit under the glass lids, with no groove or track to hold them. So if you don't get the seal perfect centered, you'll have eventual problems with the airtight seal. I've gotten better with them over time, but if you're just starting out with canning, I'd recommend using good ol' (more foolproof) mason jars.
And there you have it! Simple, beautiful, delicious strawberry jam. Eat it with softened butter on a crisp, toasted English muffin and you'll never eat the storebought stuff again.
It's out of this world.
Simple Strawberry Jam
5 cups hulled mashed strawberries
7 cups sugar
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 49g package powdered fruit pectin
1. Place 8 or 9 8-ounce mason jars in a large hot water bath canner (or pot). Cover with water and bring to a simmer.
2. Simmer center lids in separate saucepan full of water.
3. Place mashed strawberries and lemon juice in a separate pot. Stir in pectin until dissolved. Bring strawberries to a strong boil.
4. Add sugar (measure beforehand so you can add it all at once), then return mixture to a full (violent) boil that can't be stirred down. Boil hard for 1 minute 15 seconds.
5. Skim foam off the top.
6. Remove one jar at a time from the simmering water. Pour water back into the pot. Using a wide-mouth funnel, fill each jar with jam, being careful to keep the liquid/fruit ratio consistent. Fill jars so that they have 1/4-inch of space at the top.
7. Run a knife down the side of the jar to get rid of air bubbles.
8. Wipe rim of jar with a wet cloth to remove any residue or stickiness.
9. Remove center lid from simmering water and position it on top.
10. Put screw bands on jars, but do not overtighten!
11. Repeat with all jars, then place jars on canning rack and lower into the water.
12. Place lid on canner, then bring water to a full boil. Boil hard for 10 to 12 minutes.
13. Turn off heat and allow jars to remain in hot water for an addition five minutes.
14. Remove jars from water using a jar lifter, and allow them to sit undisturbed for 24 hours.
15. After 24 hours, remove screw bands and check the seal of the jars. Center lids should have no give whatsoever. If any seals are compromised, store those jars in the fridge.
Otherwise, fill your pantry with your newly canned goodness.
244 Comments
Kristy On Tuesday, September 1 at 12:18 am
I am so totally going to make strawberry jam this weekend.
Sharon On Tuesday, September 1 at 1:45 am
Loved the jam instructions and photos. Your jam is beautiful! Makes me wish I were related to you so I could get a jar as a Christmas present! (There is no way on God's green earth that I would attempt this myself!)
Ann On Tuesday, September 1 at 5:55 am
As beautiful as these are, nothing compares to the fresh taste of freezer jam. Saving the canning process for tomatoes, salsa, peaches, pears, etc.
Amanda B On Tuesday, September 1 at 7:42 am
This is a trick that my dad (a consummate jam and marmalade maker) taught me.
I use screw top jars with plastic lids (I keep jars that I buy peanut butter etc in) – these can be sterilized in the microwave on a plastic tray and then 'hot filled' i.e. fill the jars with boiling jam and then turn the whole jar upside down so that it 'rests' on the lid – and allow to cool. The heat of the jam will sterilize the lids and jars and there is not need to boil the jars at all! saves lots of time and fuss.
Megan On Tuesday, September 1 at 8:59 am
Ree, I have always wanted to make my own jelly. I was super intimidated. Your post makes it seem actually possible. My courage just went up a notch. Thanks for another great post!
winnie On Tuesday, September 1 at 9:07 am
#192 Deedee – I am soooo envious! My two little cherry trees gave up the ghost this last year. I'll trade canning supplies for the cherries Unfortunately I'm east coast, so it may not work so well. You can make jam with those whole which is lovely – it works really well between layers of cake, too. Yum!
Faith On Tuesday, September 1 at 9:50 am
Those jars are breathtaking!!! If they were square I might just have to pack to move back to the USA so I could do berry jam. Gee wiz…it's the little things that get me.
Beautiful post but sheesh – now I'm craving the impossibilities.
Regina On Tuesday, September 1 at 10:00 am
I can't help but sing Michelle Shocked's song "strawberry jam" while reading these posts! "…if you want the best jam, you gotta make your own…"
Marye Colby On Tuesday, September 1 at 10:18 am
Here in New Hampshire we eat Baked Beans every saturday night, year round………..the type might vary and the accompanying meat could be steak to hotdogs,,,we also have them for breakfast on sunday morning..just great with ham and eggs.
Autumn On Tuesday, September 1 at 10:43 am
Ooh I've been seeing a few different posts on Jam making and I'm trying to convince my husband there's room for a canning set in our itty bitty kitchen. Maybe these pictures will convince him. Yum!
Emily On Tuesday, September 1 at 11:14 am
I love to can! Thanks for the step by step course. Can you do more canning stuff?
Sue L. On Tuesday, September 1 at 1:05 pm
WALMART offers a $6.50 kit with the following:
JAR TONGS – for lifting jars out of the hot water bath
FUNNEL – for filling jars and keeping the edges clean
MAGNETIC STICK – for getting the lids out of the hot water
You can't beat the price folks. Go get one, they're great!!!
Tammy Trimble On Tuesday, September 1 at 1:06 pm
Well since I was raised in The Strawberry Capital of the World…I know a think or two about strawberry jam. This one is a good as it gets!!! 2T of jam is about 100 calories. Get our FREE 100 Calorie Cookbook at our blog. Yummy Stuff!!!
Cara On Tuesday, September 1 at 1:12 pm
Oh my goodness. I haven't seen anyone can with the old style rubber rings in a looooong time. Where did you find the rubber rings????? I have a bunch of the old jars with the metal wire top-holding contraptions and the glass lids that I would loooove to use, they are so beautiful. But I don't know where to get the rubber rings.
marianne On Tuesday, September 1 at 3:21 pm
I have black raspberries in the freezer, empty jars, and I just found that extra box of lids I'd squirreled away (you know, that "safe place" you completely forget about), so that's on my list for the weekend! Mmmmmmm.
And I really should get one of those magnet sticks. I use a fork. Not safe.
G-Dub On Tuesday, September 1 at 4:18 pm
I couldn't find the magnetic thingie. I use stainless steel chopsticks, LOL!
Some of you use the "upside down" method – note that this is not safe. Just because you can get it to seal doesn't mean it is sterilized. I got sealed cans by leaving them in the back of my car on a hot day.
Any of you on the fence – it is much easier than you think. Buy the supplies, cook the jam, fill the jars, boil the jars. Do it with a friend the first time.
Strawberry is most folks' fave, but I've made fabulous blackberry jam, cranberry citrus marmalade, and my favorite – vanilla fig jam. O. M. G!
Sharon On Tuesday, September 1 at 7:56 pm
#179 Zehava,
Jam has bits of fruit in the mixture and jelly is made with only juice. I hope that clears that up for you.
I'm a self taught canner as well! I'm the only one I know that cans, my friends think I'm crazy for bothering. I never liked jams and jellies until I started making my own!
I too buy all my jars at the supermarket or and discount stores. I found my Ball canning tool kit (funnel, can lifter, magnetic wand, tongs and jar opener) at Target for $8. Learning to pressure can is next on my agenda…
Eq4bits On Tuesday, September 1 at 11:02 pm
You do realize that in that picture where you are 'lifting' the jar of finished jam you are using the wrong end of the lifters?
Valerie in CS On Wednesday, September 2 at 2:18 pm
Thanks for the movitation —- I was home alone last night and decided to wile away the time by trying my hand at jelly making. I swore off canning 15 years ago after exploding three jars of homemade apple butter because I didn't know what I was doing. A quick trip to the store to pick up a Ball 4-piece canning set (that green was tempting, but no household should have three digital timers sitting around with no use!) and an improvised canner (believe it or not, my stock pot with pasta insert worked surprisingly well as a stand-in) later, and I had 6 half-pints of WATERMELON jelly. *grin*
Valerie in CS On Wednesday, September 2 at 2:41 pm
Oh! An after thought —- at our house "our" = me, my husband and the dog. A lot of the canning recipes out there make HUGE amounts. About a year ago I found "The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving" {authored by Ellie Topp & Margaret Howard; published by Firefly; in its second printing w/ revisions and expansions}. It is a wonder! Covers everything from jams and jellies to syrups, pickled vegetables, and curds. Fruit, vegetables, and even herbs! The best part — I don't wind up with quarts and quarts of the same thing. Variety is definitely the spice of life! Thanks, Ree, for the nudge to attempt canning again.
Elisabeth On Wednesday, September 2 at 6:11 pm
Ahh . . . I love that you have hard water stains on everything. Me too . . . mmmm and rust ahhhh . . . my wonderful rusty water. Even with all of the filters and everything that it goes through it will always be there. And, as long as I keep drinking my tap water, I'll never have to worry about being anemic–plenty of iron in my system!
Ronda Opipery On Wednesday, September 2 at 6:38 pm
I proudly strolled into Kmart, bought all the cool canning supplies and tadaaaaaaaaa…today I have some gorgeous and delicious jelly! Thank you so much. I am hoping to save some money in the up coming holidays giving them out as gifts. I was always so threatened by canning but it was really easy and I admit pretty fun too!
Bethany On Thursday, September 3 at 4:49 am
I never hot water bath jelly/jam. My family just filled the jars then turned them upside down until they sealed. Much easier and safer for kids to help with. As long as everything is clean and hot, the product is safe as long as it is sealed.
laura On Thursday, September 3 at 8:53 am
just an fyi, your jar lifter is upside down. you hold onto the black part, like this: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/yesididit/food/8-10-08026.jpg
as someone who only learned canning a couple years ago from my mom, i think your post is wonderful and i'll have to share the butter/foam reducing trick with my mom.
Tricia Thiessen On Thursday, September 3 at 1:57 pm
Your jam looks amazing!! I can sympathize with your hard water issue, we also have issues. But for canning it helps to pour a bit of vinigar in with the water in your canner. Love the webiste by the way…I'm addicted!
angela On Thursday, September 3 at 9:23 pm
@ erin in australia …i'm in australia too (Sthn. NSW) *waves* look out for bundaberg strawberries right now. $0.99 a punnet. and they taste like strawberries – at least the ones we devoured last night did. I've always wanted to learn preserving and am currently on the hunt for an old vacola (or a new one if i can save the money) i'm having trouble sourcing a a non-aluminium maslin / preserving pan that's under $400 though …any aussies have any ideas?
Ree …love your work. love your food. love your photos. you brighten my day and my kitchen. from a farming woman on the other side of the world. angela
Carol On Thursday, September 3 at 9:42 pm
Thanks to you, Ree, today I made a batch of jam. I need visual aids and yours was terrific. Growing up, my Mom was always canning stuff but she never looked like she was having any fun so it wasn't until the past few years that I even considered it. I am trying to get all the dyes, preservatives etc. out of our diets so this was great. Thank you so much! I check here every day, right after I check my email.
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LauraG On Friday, September 4 at 9:24 am
I love making jam & jelly but today it is tomatoes. Many years ago, I saw a recipe that said to turn the jars of jelly upside down for a couple of minutes after processing in the water bath. What's up with that?
Kasey On Saturday, September 5 at 6:01 pm
Ok, I did it. I made strawberry jam for the first time ever. I forgot the step where I remove the scum. Was that necessary? Because I don't want my family to die. Thanks.
Jennifer in MO On Saturday, September 5 at 11:20 pm
I did it! Hearing that "pop" sound! Yeah! The new Utensil set for preserving comes with a bubble remover & headspace tool so you know if you got the 1/4″ headspace…so easy! My kids helped and loved it! Thanks!
Annie On Monday, September 7 at 11:53 am
My friend and I just tried canning for the first time yesterday and the jam is just now ready. We taste tested it…. and WOW! We are so proud!
Thanks for showing us how to do it!
Leisa On Monday, September 7 at 2:15 pm
I put a cup of white vinger in my canner before adding my bottles and that helps with hardwater stains on my bottles.
they come out all nice and shine?
stephanie On Saturday, September 12 at 10:44 am
thank you for showing us how to can-this has been the most clear demonstration i have seen in the internet- but i have a question at the part when you take out the empty simmered mason jar to put in the strawberries- do you wipe them first before you put in the strawberries becasue they are wet? and how long do these last w/o refrigeration?
Linda A On Sunday, September 13 at 10:18 pm
Pretty jam. A couple of tips, though. If you put a little vinegar in the canner water your jars won't get residue. They will come out of the canner all shiney. And, I think you are using the jar lifter upside down. The curved part goes around the jars and you hold onto the straight wooden handles. The jam looks yummy!
Danielle On Wednesday, September 16 at 3:57 pm
I too share the crappy hard water chalk plague. I've found that adding a bit of white vinegar to your water bath or canner puts an end to that!
Happy canning!
Kim On Sunday, September 20 at 4:47 pm
I just tried this today. Thanks for de-mystifying canning for me. I've always wanted to try it but thought it was so complicated.
Vanessa D On Wednesday, October 7 at 10:38 am
I think this is the best article I have read about making strawberry jam yet! I love the authors sense of humor! I will be back to check out any addtional articles for sure!
First timer jam maker and canner!
Sheila On Sunday, November 1 at 2:10 pm
I have about 2 gal of sweetened strawberry pulp in my freezer. I am sure I could still use this for some very nice jam. My question is this….if the pulp is already pretty sweet to start with can I just add the sure jell and boil without adding any more sugar and it will still jell?
Clair Jordan On Sunday, December 13 at 12:42 am
If using frozen strawberries, do I need to make any modifications to the recipe?
smalltowngal On Thursday, January 21 at 8:32 pm
Oh, Ree, how do you do it? You have this amazing ability to take something that I always assumed was so difficult and make it look so easy!!! I acquired a canning set (from a friend, for free!) a couple of summers ago and have been too intimidated to use it. My mom used to can every summer when I was young, but unfortunately she never taught me how to do it before she died. Thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge of all things culinary with your readers! I actually feel like I could this! Come summer, I'll be cannin' me some strawberry rhubarb jam! You're the greatest, Ree!
Karen Peterson On Friday, January 29 at 6:41 pm
Ree, do you plan to or do you have any other Cook Books Of the "The Pioneer Women" I, would love to get the in the future. I' just received my first Pioneer Women Cookbook in the mail today and it is just wonderful. With all the things that my huban and i love. Thank You for having such a wonderful book.
Melissa On Monday, March 1 at 2:25 pm
I am ready this year!! I am gonna dive in head first. I was just wondering( just in case they are way to expensive.) could I use frozen whole berries?
Laura On Tuesday, March 2 at 2:44 am
Where can you buy canning kits?

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Coaches Hot Seat Quotes of the Day – Sunday, November 25, 2012 – Nelson Mandela
Coaches Hot Seat Quotes of the Day – Sunday, November 25, 2012 – Nelson Mandela
"A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination."
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."
"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."
"It always seems impossible until its done."
"Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement."
"Money won't create success, the freedom to make it will."
"There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living."
"There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered."
"We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right."
"I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can rest only for a moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not yet ended."
"I stand here before you not as a prophet but as a humble servant of you, the people. Your tireless and heroic sacrifices have made it possible for me to be here today. I therefore place the remaining years of my life in your hands."
"No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite." Long Walk to Freedom
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Amy Page and her family moved to Francis St. in south Oklahoma City earlier this month from east Texas.
Amy said she had no idea what awaited her family, a busy route her son must take to get to the closet elementary school.
To get there, the 8-year-old boy must cross 59th St.
"It's a four lane, actually four lane and a turning lane that they're wanting to cross over," Page said.
Oklahoma City Public Schools does not offer bus service to the Parmelee Elementary School students who live on Amy's St.
To get to school, the kids have to walk, or have their parents drop them off.
Amy said the situation is unfair, inconvenient and unsafe.
"There's no sidewalks," she said. "There is nothing that is safe for them to walk and especially, they're not even the right age for them to walk or be by themselves and walking. The way that I look at it, they're not old enough to stay home by themselves, so why should they walk to school by themselves?"
She's not the only upset parent on this street.
As a number of parents pointed out, a school bus even drives down Francis St. every day but doesn't stop.
"As you can tell, there's nothing here," parent Russell McKinney said. "It needs to be taken care of, something needs to be done, it needs to be improved."
That quest may not be so easy.
Oklahoma City schools gave us this written response:
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WASHINGTON—When Lockheed Martin engineer Michael DeKort found dangerous faults in the remodeling of U.S. Coast Guard vessels, he informed the Lockheed joint venture company handling the refit. The company, shared with Northrop Grumman Corporation, first ignored him and after he persisted, fired him.
DeKort filed a lawsuit in 2006, and one year later, the Coast Guard decommissioned the boats on safety grounds.
It was four years later, however, before DeKort settled with Lockheed for an undisclosed amount and his claims were substantiated. DeKort's story was one of a number of stories cited by Angela Canterbury, director of Public Policy, at a Senate hearing on whistle-blower protection for government contractors late last year.
There are around 12 million government contractors in the United States. Around one-half of the federal budget in fiscal year 2011 was spent on prime awards to contractors and grantees, states and localities, and others, Canterbury said in her statement at the hearing.
That constituted "a whopping sum of $1.9 trillion in taxpayer dollars," she said, adding that it was money "spent without protecting those on the front lines who come forward when they witness waste, fraud, and abuse."
Tom Devine is the legal director for the nonprofit, nonpartisan Government Accountability Project (GAP), based in Washington, D.C. He said that corruption in government contracting is a huge issue not only in the United States, but also worldwide.
"Government contracts are the magnet for corruption," Devine said. Corruption is rife because of the secrecy surrounding contracts, which are "without the normal checks and balances of a government institution," he said.
The GAP and other advocates for whistle-blower protection are rallying support for an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (S. 1867), which was proposed by Sens. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) and Carl Levin (D-Mich.).
"As long people with power are abusing it, there will be a timeless, endless struggle to keep indefensible behavior secret."
—Tom Devine, legal director, Government Accountability Project
Congress is expected to vote on the amendments before the end of the year, and the changes are designed to protect government contractors who speak out about transgressions like waste, fraud, or public health and safety threats.
Big Win
The passing of the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act (S. 743), which was signed into law by President Obama on Nov. 27, has been a source of encouragement for advocates for whistle-blower protection. The new law strengthens previous whistle-blower legislation to include protection for federal workers reporting on government corruption and wrongdoing.
The legislation, authored by Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii), received unanimous support in the Senate and the House.
Akaka, who is 88 years old and retiring this year, said that he worked for over a decade to see the legislation enacted. "We must protect public servant whistle-blowers who risk their careers to disclose waste, fraud, and abuse," he said in an official statement. "They make the federal government more effective and save taxpayers money."
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a co-sponsor of the bill, welcomed the update, saying that it would help those "who risk their careers by sticking their necks out to simply tell the truth," according to a statement on his website.
Grassley warned that there is still more work to do in protecting whistle-blowers.
"Improvements are still needed to ensure that intelligence community whistle-blowers receive the protection they deserve for uncovering fraud deep within the bureaucracy," he said.
Anti-Leaking Legislation
Devine said that keeping checks and balances on private and public institutions is a constant process.
"As long people with power are abusing it, there will be a timeless, endless struggle to keep indefensible behavior secret," he said.
He noted anti-leaking legislation presently in the Senate, which has been put on hold by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) over concerns that it will restrict free speech.
The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (H.R. 5743) is aimed at preventing leakage of classified information. According to Wyden, the law is overly restrictive on former national security workers who are already bound by law not to divulge classified information, and it prevents them from providing background for media organizations.
According to Devine, the anti-leaking legislation is concerning because it has the power to override the whistle-blower protection legislation by declaring an issue classified.
"Agency heads can say virtually all information is classified," Devine said, and in that respect, the anti-leaking legislation "can be used almost as a blank check for cover-ups."
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Thomas Nashe, Pierce Peniless his Supplication to the Diuell (London, 1592).
Hello and welcome to the homepage of Dr Brett D. Hirsch, an academic website in five acts, with the customary prologue and jigs. Here you'll find information about my research interests and teaching, my curriculum vitae, and my extra-curricular forays into the wonderful world of Irish bagpipes.
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Like Shakespeare ("non sanz droict"), I have also self-fashioned my coat-of-arms ("non sanz mustarde"). Well, I think so at least — I've yet to come across an authentic coat of arms or emblematic standard that has a stag ("Hirsch") rampant holding a mustard pot, complete with spoon. Make fun of that, Jonson!
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The Pasteur Museum is housed in the apartment where Louis Pasteur spent his final seven years and offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the living and working environment of the world-renowned scientist. Visitors can gain a unique insight into his everyday life alongside his ...
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Genetic mapping studies of wild Anopheles mosquitoes in Africa are used to identify the chromosomal loci that control mosquito infection by the parasites. Genomics, cell biology and biochemistry are used to understand the mechanisms that make mosquitoes susceptible or resistant to malaria parasite infection. Malaria-resistant mosquitoes are frequent in nature, and one control strategy could involve promoting the spread of naturally resistant mosquitoes in the natural population.
Malaria physiopathology is explored in vivo in a rodent model and using in vitro models for rosetting or cytoadhesion to chondroitin sulfate A. In rodents, intravital imaging is used to better define the nature of the pre-erythrocytic phase of infection. Mechanisms of parasite clearance are dissected using the unique ex vivo perfused human spleen experimental model as well as in a humanized mouse model. These studies are combined with sero-epidemiological studies in various endemic settings.
Malaria vaccine development has been a very active field with several vaccine candidates belonging to pre-erythrocytic and erythrocytic stages undergoing several phase Ia and phase Ib clinical trials in adults and in children in the field, as well as phase I and phase IIb efficacy trials in European volunteers and in African populations. Other candidates have terminated their preclinical development and are entering the clinical phases.
Since new drugs against Plasmodium, Leishmania and Aspergillus are very much needed, drug discovery is being performed by developing drug screening methodologies and identifying novel promising targets for new drugs. In the field of malaria, a therapeutic human recombinant antibody is now entering the clinical phase of development.
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2nd july 2015
Dr Michael BARRETT
Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
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9th july 2015
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The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) this afternoon opened its Humanitarian Affairs Segment and held a general discussion on the future of humanitarian affairs: towards greater inclusiveness, coordination, interoperability and effectiveness.
Masood Khan, Vice President of the Economic and Social Council, said that the Humanitarian Affairs Segment was a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding. The future challenges to humanitarian action and coordination included climate change, environmental degradation, poverty, rapid unplanned urbanization and population growth and they were expected to increase vulnerability to and risks of humanitarian crises. Mr. Khan praised the efforts of affected Member States who led the coordination and provision of humanitarian assistance to affected people, and the dedication of humanitarian aid workers.
Valerie Amos, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, presenting the Secretary-General's report on Strengthening the coordination of humanitarian assistance, said that 6.8 million persons were in need of help in Syria, and over 90,000 persons had been killed. Humanitarian challenges in other countries included natural disasters and inter-communal violence in Myanmar, renewed conflict in Yemen, and complex emergencies in countries of chronic vulnerability such as the Central African Republic, South Sudan and Somalia.
Preparedness, risk management and resilience were an important part of the humanitarian agenda. Reducing vulnerability required support to national authorities to build the capacity of national and regional authorities and of local communities.
During the discussion, delegations praised the work of Ms. Amos and her staff and commended the Secretary-General's report. Speakers highlighted the importance of investment in risk reduction and management, and expressed concern about the humanitarian disaster in countries such as Syria, Myanmar, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sudan. Many speakers reminded Member States that they had an obligation under international humanitarian law to protect civilian populations and relief staff.
Participating in the discussion were Fiji on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, Lithuania on behalf of the European Union, New Zealand, Russian Federation, Canada, United States, Mexico, Indonesia, Switzerland, Australia, Turkey, India, Nepal, Japan, Sweden, Cuba, France, South Africa, Spain and Ireland.
The Economic and Social Council will resume its work on Tuesday, 16 July, at 10 a.m. when it will hold a panel discussion on reducing vulnerability, improving capacities and managing risks: an approach for humanitarian actors to work together, followed by an interactive dialogue. The general discussion will resume on Wednesday, 17 July in the afternoon.
The Council has before it the report of the United Nations Secretary-General on the Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations (A/68/84–E/2013/77); which describes the major humanitarian trends and challenges over the past year; analyses the need to reduce vulnerability and manage risks and the need to promote humanitarian innovation; and provides an overview of current efforts to improve humanitarian coordination and response, as well as recommendations for further improvement.
Opening Remarks
MASOOD KHAN, Vice President of the Economic and Social Council, said that this year's Humanitarian Affairs Segment's theme was the future of humanitarian affairs: towards greater inclusiveness, coordination, interoperability and effectiveness. The Humanitarian Affairs Segment of the Economic and Social Council was a unique opportunity to have an open discussion and to deepen understanding of the operational challenges facing the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Together they could identify the ways to strengthen their collective response to the humanitarian emergencies facing them today, as well as prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. The future challenges to humanitarian action and coordination were many. Climate change, environmental degradation, poverty, rapid unplanned urbanization and population growth were expected to increase vulnerability to and risks of humanitarian crises. But for every challenge there was an opportunity. Panels were an opportunity to explore the potential and impact of new thinking and novel humanitarian approaches in improving their collective action, as well as to identify ways to improve collaboration to reduce and manage the risks of humanitarian crises, rather than simply responding to their impact.
Member States' continued support for the mandated role of the United Nations to lead and coordinate international humanitarian assistance was highlighted. The passion and energy of the Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos and the commitment of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to improve humanitarian action, including through continued advocacy for the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence, were applauded. The efforts of affected Member States who led the coordination and provision of humanitarian assistance to affected people were also commended. Tribute was also paid to the commitment and dedication of humanitarian aid workers, who in many places risked their lives to help people in need.
VALERIE AMOS, Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator, presenting the Secretary-General's report on Strengthening the coordination of humanitarian assistance, said that 6.8 million persons were in need of help in Syria, and over 90,000 persons had been killed. Humanitarian organizations continued to do all they could to bring assistance to those in need. A month ago the United Nations launched the biggest humanitarian appeal ever for Syria and Syrian refugees. What the people of Syria needed was a political solution which would bring an end to the violence and devastation. Humanitarian challenges in other countries included natural disasters and inter-communal violence incidents in Myanmar, renewed conflict in Yemen, and complex emergencies in countries of chronic vulnerability such as the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ms. Amos reminded all Member States of their obligation under international humanitarian law to protect and meet the needs of civilians under their control, and to expedite the procedures for humanitarian personnel and goods.
While it was encouraging to see a decrease in the number of deaths from natural disasters, the number of persons displaced because of such disasters in 2012 was almost double than the number in 2011. Preparedness, risk management and resilience were an important part of the humanitarian agenda. Strengthening the ability of families and communities to cope with climate and economic shocks saved lives, protected development gains, and supported better and faster recovery. Over the past year, the United Nations and its partners had continued to improve the effectiveness of the humanitarian system, including through implementation of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee's Transformative Agenda. The growing national and regional capacity to prepare for and respond to crises was welcome. Reducing vulnerability required support to national authorities to build the capacity of national and regional authorities and of local communities. They also needed a system in which innovation could flourish where new products, tools and ways of working could be tried and tested.
General Discussion
Fiji, speaking on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, said that collaboration and coordination of humanitarian assistance to internally displaced persons was multifaceted and required different organizations to work with Governments on different aspects. Special attention was drawn to the necessary support from the international community to ensure predictable, flexible and adequate humanitarian funding. The need to mainstream environmental resilience, adaptation and mitigation as well as climate change policy considerations into migration, development and humanitarian action was highlighted. Coordination and collaboration between humanitarian and development actors needed to be enhanced.
Lithuania, speaking on behalf of the European Union, said that the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs' core tasks of humanitarian coordination and advocacy and the collective performance of the United Nations, particularly at the field level, continued to be critical to efficient humanitarian assistance. Still, the European Union believed that there was ample room to improve the system's effectiveness. The United Nations was urged to continue to work towards common, coordinated needs assessment. It was important to adapt the system to a changing world. The European Union intended to actively contribute to the process leading to the 2015 World Humanitarian Summit. All the parties to the conflict in Syria were called upon to allow humanitarian access.
New Zealand said that 2012 had shone a harsh light on some of the most troubling humanitarian emergencies and exposed the complexity of environments in which humanitarian actors operated. Humanitarian actors had to adhere to the fundamental humanitarian principles. They must also be granted access to those in need of assistance without undue delay, free from the fear of being attacked themselves. They had to continue to work together to find new and better ways to use technological advances for information sharing.
Russian Federation praised the leadership of Ms. Amos and said that a legal framework which regulated the activities of the United Nations in humanitarian affairs should comply with the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Council. Attempts to manipulate humanitarian assistance in order to achieve political goals were unacceptable. More reliable information relating to disasters was needed, as were greater consistency and continuity in the provision of humanitarian assistance.
Canada said that more persons had been forcibly displaced last year than in the past two decades. In the face of these challenges, the international humanitarian system had to take action. States also had a role to play in bridging the gap between principle and practice for humanitarian action. Canada welcomed the work underway to address the most critical needs of those facing humanitarian disasters. Conflict in Syria, Myanmar and Sudan had demonstrated the need for investment in risk management.
United States expressed concern at the lack of protection for civilians in places such as Syria, Somalia, and Sudan. The Transformative Agenda continued to be an important initiative in the ongoing humanitarian reform process. Efforts to develop guidance on best practices in needs assessment and information management were welcome. More should be done to ensure that reproductive health programmes were incorporated into emergency response activities.
Mexico said that the adaptation of institutions to improve coordination on the ground constituted headway but there could be no complacency. Mexico applauded the initiative of the Secretary-General to convene a World Humanitarian Summit in 2015 and it was hoped the consultation process would be broad and inclusive. The humanitarian impact of nuclear weapons was a topic to which Mexico attached great importance. There was an urgent need to eliminate these weapons and have a world free from this scourge.
Indonesia said that relevant actors in the global humanitarian architecture had to scale up efforts to improve their modalities and capacities so they were able to effectively respond to growing demands on humanitarian assistance. The international community, the relevant United Nations entities and other relevant institutions should support national authorities in building and strengthening their capacity to build resilience, mitigate disaster risk and to prepare for and respond to disasters.
Switzerland welcomed efforts of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee with the aim of implementing the recommendations of the Transformative Agenda. This Agenda would have a positive impact on the effectives of the United Nations humanitarian action. It had been established that prevention paid but prevention, preparedness and panning for disasters and crises was still inadequate and resources made available for these were also insufficient. Rapid and unimpeded access to victims constituted a cornerstone of international humanitarian law.
Australia said that Member States had a shared responsibility to ensure that humanitarian assistance was as effective as possible. Delayed, impeded or denied access caused unnecessary deaths and suffering. International humanitarian law obliged all parties to a conflict to protect civilian populations, and extended a range of protections to relief staff. Humanitarian assistance which was underpinned by longer-term efforts to build the resilience of communities and legitimate institutions was essential.
Turkey commended the efforts of Ms. Amos and her team to provide humanitarian assistance to those in complex humanitarian situations. An inclusive humanitarian assistance system recognizing the harmonized role of different actors would provide more efficiency. Turkey had provided extensive humanitarian assistance in many regions around the world and had opened its doors to Syrian refugees. The United Nations Security Council had a responsibility to address the Syrian crisis.
India said that the magnitude and scale of unprecedented natural and humanitarian disasters around the world meant that the United Nations continued to be relevant. A holistic approach in handling humanitarian crisis situations required an effective disaster management policy which would handle effectively all elements of the pre-disaster phase to post-disaster from prevention, mitigation and preparedness to response, rehabilitation, reconstruction and recovery.
Nepal said that Nepal was highly vulnerable to climate related problems and was the fifth most vulnerable country in the world in terms of climate change vulnerability and the thirteenth most vulnerable in terms of disaster risk. Addressing root causes was extremely important to reduce growing vulnerabilities. An enhanced level of international support in the areas of preparedness, emergency response, recovery and rehabilitation as well as resilience in relation to humanitarian disasters was needed.
Japan said that as crises around the world expanded and became more multifaceted, collective responsibility in the response of the United Nations and other international organizations was of paramount importance. To better prepare for disasters, wide-ranging efforts were needed to strengthen the resilience of society as a whole and a disaster risk reduction perspective should be incorporated into national and regional development plans and projects. It was of critical importance that trust be fostered in the local community through dialogue at the field level and strategic advocacy.
Sweden said that the unprecedented scale of humanitarian needs over the last few years continued to put pressure on the humanitarian system and the most vulnerable were often the worst affected. With a wider range of actors involved in assisting people in need than ever before, they needed to adapt to such new environments and become more inclusive in the way they worked. Continued reform and improved humanitarian response was imperative for the continued legitimacy of the international humanitarian system.
Cuba said that humanitarian assistance must be carried out in full respect of the relevant resolutions and rejected the endorsement of concepts which had not been agreed upon and which violated the principle of sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-interference in countries' internal affairs. The work of funds and programmes should not be limited to issues related to humanitarian assistance to the detriment of other activities.
France praised the courageous work carried out by humanitarian personnel on the ground around the world. Lack of access of humanitarian actors to vulnerable populations was a serious issue which should be addressed. The effectiveness of humanitarian assistance should be strengthened in light of new challenges. Greater transparency in the accountability system was necessary, especially in the context of crises being multiplied, in order to retain the trust of donors.
South Africa said that complex humanitarian emergencies, including those associated with the heightened frequency and intensity of natural disasters, particularly in developing countries, continued to have devastating effects on women, children and other vulnerable groups. The issue of insecurity of healthcare in conflict situations and other emergencies was widespread and remained a serious humanitarian concern.
Spain said that the humanitarian system operated in a reality characterised by increased needs and an increasingly complex and insecure environment. The respect of humanitarian principles continued to be of paramount importance. In Syria, the cessation of violence against the civilian population was a legal and moral obligation for all parties. The amplitude of the crisis was especially challenging in terms of coordination. With regards to Mali, Spain endorsed the coordination and dialogue efforts between military and humanitarian actors.
Ireland said that efforts to bring greater coherence and coordination to the humanitarian aid effort were only one part of the picture. Given the chronic nature of vulnerability in many of the contexts in which humanitarian actors operated, it was firmly believed that an approach which built the resilience of communities affected by recurrent crises was more vital than ever. Looking ahead national Governments and major development and humanitarian actors had to work together to build capacity in the field of disaster management.
MASOOD KHAN, Vice President of the Economic and Social Council, said that the general discussion would be concluded on Wednesday, 17 July in the afternoon. Tomorrow morning, the Council would hold a panel discussion on reducing vulnerability, improving capacities and managing risks, to be followed by an interactive discussion.
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Enjoy a delicious alternative to spaghetti or butternut squash, perfect for fall, winter, Thanksgiving or Christmas.
4 pattypan squash
4 oz. ricotta cheese
10 basil leaves, chopped
1 medium clove of garlic, crushed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Step 1: With a sharp paring knife, remove the tops of the squash and set aside to use as garnish. In a pot of salted boiling water, cook squash for about 10 minutes or until slightly tender. After removing the squash and allowing them to cool, scoop out the centres.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine the cheese, basil, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice to make a paste. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3: Scoop a spoonful of the cheese mixture into each squash, garnish with the squash tops and drizzle with olive oil.
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Relaxed scene amongst beautiful period architecture
The Thistle Hyde Park is part of the Thistle chain of hotels. This Hyde Park branch retains its beautiful period architecture dating back to the Victorian era. An elegant exterior includes white columns and intricate stonework while the interior spaces have beautiful sculpted ceilings and high arches. The hotel has a reputation for its quiet and relaxing scene, which extends from the restaurant to the lounge to the writing room.
Near transport on the north border of Hyde Park
The Thistle Hyde Park is located in the popular West End on the northern border of Hyde Park. Part of the appeal of the location is easy access to transport. The Lancaster Gate station is a 6-minute walk from the hotel. While Lancaster Gate doesn't offer much in terms of shopping or nightlife, there is plenty of choice nearby in the West End.
Comfortable and classic, in a palette of golds and browns
The rooms at Thistle Hyde Park are comfortable and classic with mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms have beautiful views overlooking Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens while all have big bathrooms and electric kettles. With high ceilings and period details, the rooms reflect the historic character of the building.
A casual bar and a handful of cozy meeting rooms
The Thistle Hyde Park has a central location and offers good value, but isn't packed with features. A comfortable restaurant, bar, and lounge are all located on-site. One highlight is the writing room, with its rich red walls and plush furniture. There are also a handful of cozy meeting rooms (one with luxurious oak paneling and a geometric skylight feature).
Modern British and European cuisine
Whites Restaurant is located on the ground floor. Modern British and European cuisine is served under sculpted ceilings and crystal chandeliers.
The Thistle Hyde Park is an elegant hotel dating back to the Victorian era. Decor is traditional with chandeliers, hanging portraits, and dramatic curtains. All 54 rooms are comfortable and clean with flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and big bathrooms. Some rooms also have excellent views over Hyde Park. With high ceilings and plenty of character, this hotel is a good match for guests seeking relaxation over contemporary style. Hotel highlights include a restaurant, lounge, and bar along with a cozy writing room. While some rooms are on the small side, the location is convenient for walking to nearby Notting Hill Gate and the rooms are good value.
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Welcome to CFE FCU – Formerly Seminole Schools FCU
We're pleased to announce that the merger of Seminole Schools Federal Credit Union with CFE Federal Credit Union received member approval and was effective as of April 1, 2015. We appreciate the trust SSFCU members placed in us by voting to approve this merger uniting two credit unions with a shared heritage of service to education in Central Florida. You will experience very few changes at this time. You'll continue to see the same friendly faces at the branches, and the hours of operation at the Sanford and Longwood branches will not change.


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Many, many moons ago, cultural critic Adam Sternbergh outlined his theory about the Undulating Curve Of Shifting Expectations in the pages of New York Magazine. Basically, what the UCoSE does is provide us a way of analyzing the trajectory of entertainment products as they metamorphize their way through his theorized seven-stage growth chart: Pre-Buzz, Buzz, Rave Reviews, Saturation Point, Overhyped, Backlash, and finally, Backlash To The Backlash. When this chart was conceived back in March of 2006, the Internet was clearly already an important medium; however, sites like Facebook and Twitter had yet to reach the masses in the way that they do today, so it generally took "entertainment products" a decent amount of time to fully mature and run through the full cycle of the UCoSE. However, that is not the case today — thanks to omnipresence of social media, the cycle of culture consumption has clearly accelerated.
(ED. NOTE—Admittedly, this is a somewhat roundabout intro to what you're about to read, but if you bear with us, we promise that it will all pay off.)
Now, it may seem slightly weird to classify a real, live human being like Lana Del Rey as an "entertainment product," but it's pretty clear to us that she's already rocketed through six of the first seven stages of Sternbergh's UCoSE, albeit in an extremely abbreviated fashion. However, it now appears that after Del Rey's widely-maligned SNL performance, she's reaching the Backlash to the Backlash stage. In a poll that we published on Tuesday, over 48% of the poll participants indicated that they're fully on-board Team LDR, and earlier today, Whitney Cummings —star of NBC's Whitney and herself a widely-maligned figure— wrote a blog post coming to Del Rey's defense.
Cummings wrote at length about LDR in a post entitled "STRAIGHT UP BLOG ON LANA DEL REY" on her blog Princess Complex, the best parts of which we have highlighted below:
I can't really judge her performance. I am not qualified to do that since I'm very forgiving of performers because performing is F***ING HARD. It takes a long time to get good, and even when you are good, you can be challenged by new venues and being televised, and cameras, and the uh … fear and terror of being slammed by critics and bloggers, plus if you are a woman you also get fashion criticism and if you're a pretty woman you're accused of having plastic surgery and if you're not you're "busted" and people blog about how they don't want to f*** you … it's not ideal.
I am intrigued by Lana Del Rey … Her style is bonkers. She always looks so fresh and original. I think she's from either Brooklyn or the future. Her stylist must be Baz Luhrmann. Her nails are fresh for life. Zoe Lister Jones showed me the video games video a long time ago and we were very smitten with her face and mystery and the cool video for it and legitimately good lyrics and song. We were for sure annoyed by how pretty she was but we checked that nasty competitive sh*t right away because the song was cool.
I just watched the SNL performance and I think her rhythms are weird an odd and bizarre. She seemed nervous obviously. She moves in a very drunk-at-a-wedding-and-gonna-regret-it-in-the-morning-type way which is all I really need to be entertained … Let's not blame her, let's blame her managers for not making her wait until they knew she would not get nervous or kick it out of the park or not do whatever happened.
Lana Del Rey may have earned the ire of establishment bros like the formerly genial NBC News anchor Brian Williams for her SNL performance, but the way in which the MSM lept on the story of her "bombing" with such passionate zeal looks like it might just end up winning Lana Del Rey more fans than if she had performed a middling or mediocre set.
Now, clearly, everyone wishes that she would've turned in a Jools-esque performance on SNL, but it appears like the tidal wave of haterade that was dumped on Lana Del Rey is paying off: Her @lanadelrey Twitter feed gained nearly 20,000 followers since this time last week, and her four-song Lana Del Rey – EP is still hanging strong at #4 on the iTunes charts. Only one question remains: Can the masses wait two more weeks for her full Born To Die LP hits stores, or will our hyper-accelerated culture be "on to the next one" by then?
STRAIGHT UP BLOG ON LANA DEL REY [Princess Complex]
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ACCT 4663 - Acctng Sys & Computer Appl, 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2224 with D or better
Level: Lower
This course will cover all aspects of accounting for payroll, including the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act, calculations relative to gross pay, statutory and non-statutory deductions, employee and employer payroll taxes, general journal entry work relative to payroll, the payroll register, and the individual earnings record. Determining the amount and timing of payroll deposits, and preparing required quarterly and annual reports will also be covered. The course will then apply payroll and other accounting activities to a contemporary accounting software product covering the following topics: creating a new business, establishing a chart of accounts, recording typical business transactions, creating related financial statements, closing the books and employing available business research and evaluation techniques.


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The National Trust has launched a campaign to promote places the nation loves, such as Wicken Fen and Stourhead. The outdoor, press and digital activity, by 18 Feet & Rising, features children at National Trust properties. Each execution shows a different activity, such as playing in the mud or bug-hunting, and draws on the well-known "I heart NY" design by replacing the heart with the National Trust logo. The work was written by Behrad Taherparvar, who also art directed it with Noreen Khan. The photographers were Josh Cole, Naomi Goggin, Caroline Irby and Arnhel de Serra.


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The Rhode Island Association of Former Legislators Scholarship Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation has awarded $1,500 scholarships to eight members of the high school class of 2014. more
By Patricia Daddona
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State has received $10,000 in donations from a Toyota dealership and its company match. more
By Patricia Daddona
Eight Pawtucket-based nonprofits are receiving $26,000 in grant awards from Bristol County Savings Bank, through its charitable arm, the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation Pawtucket Advisory Board. more
By Patricia Daddona
The YMCA of Greater Providence has exceeded its 2014 annual campaign goal of $925,000. YMCA of Greater Providence board of directors Chairman Patricia Thompson called the accomplishment an "important benchmark" whose success "allows our Y to help all those in need of Y programming and services." more
By Patricia Daddona
The Washington Trust Co. recently presented $5,000 and more than 150 used cellphones to the Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County on behalf of the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation. more
There were 125 golfers who attended the 23rd annual Moby Dick Scouting Golf Classic, hosted by the Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America at the Montaup Country Club in Portsmouth on July 14. more
NEWPORT – The Pell Center at Salve Regina University won a special $10,850 grant from the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities to help produce "Ajax," a Greek tragedy set in the Trojan War. more
PROVIDENCE – The Audubon Society of Rhode Island, Providence Public Library, the town of Westerly and Yawgoo Valley Ski School have received grants totaling $9,895 from the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College. more
NEWPORT – IYRS School of Technology & Trades, which teaches experiential marine-trade skills, raised more than $1 million at its annual summer gala on July 12, a record for the school. more
When evaluated by metrics and by standing in a national competition, students who've been participating in the Hasbro Summer Learning Initiative have been found to be making critical gains in literacy and math. more
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text: Photo Opp: Drake, Jay-Z, Timbaland & Swizz Beatz In The Lab1 Comment Yesterday on Instagram Swizzy shared a photo of himself in the studio with Drake recording some new music. He also posed with Jay-Z and Timbaland with a 3 Kings caption under the photos. When it comes to music I could agree with that photo caption. Via RR