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I thought I'd repost this in the Tutorials form. The original WIP I developed it for is here: The Union of Holy Kingdoms
This tutorial was done in/for CS2, but it's probably adaptable to later editions of CS, and maybe even Gimp for all I know.
1. I start off with a basic shield shape, ideally large enough to handle any artwork, but not so large that when you shrink it down to place on your map, the details lose all definition. My black shield is about 500 pixels in size. You can find shield templates free for private use all over the web; I drew mine, but just do a google search if you don't feel like making your own. Create a brush from it in PS.
2. Once you have your base shield, open a new PS document: 700x700, 300 resolution, RGB color/8 bit. Make the Background layer Invisible, so that when you eventually save your coat-of-arms design, you don't have a white box around it.
3. Create a new layer, name it 'base shield'.
4. Select the brush tool and find your shield brush that you just created it. Put in one shield in the approximate center of the document.
5. Duplicate the 'base shield' layer. Rename it 'rim'.
6. Make the 'base shield' layer invisible, then (you should still be on the 'rim' layer) click Select-->Color Range-->click the black area of the rim layer-->set Fuzziness to 200 -->hit OK. Then, Select-->Modify--> Contract-->5 pixels--> hit OK. Hit Delete, then Deselect.
7. What you should see is basically a 5 pixel wide outline of your base shield shape. Now you're going to add some color and definition to this shield rim by adding a couple of layer styles. So hit Layer-->Layer Style--> Color Overlay. I went with hex #:c7bd25, set at 100% opacity.
8. Now we add a bevel to the rim. Layer--> Layer Style--> Bevel & Emboss--> leave everything at the default setting. Then click Contour, and change the shape to a Half-Round.
**At this point, Save your file as something like 'Shield Template'.**
9. Now that your shield's outer rim is done, click back on the 'base shield' layer and make the layer visible again. This is where your design sense (or lack of it) comes into play, because from here on in, it's all imagination. What I usually do to start out creating a coat of arms is to have a design already sort-of visualized in my mind's eye. Let's do a simple one - I want to do a coat of arms with a golden dragon on a field that's split in half, the left half green, the right half red.
10. Start out by adding a layer style of Color Overlay to your 'base shield' layer. Since I know I want half the shield's field to be red, I'll just leave the color overlay at a suitable red, #e12d24.
11. Create a new layer; name it 'color box'. This layer should be between the 'rim' layer and the 'base shield' layer. Click the Rectangular Marqee tool in your toolbar. Starting from a point above and to the left of your shield, click and drag out a box. Try to get the right side of the box as close to the centerline of the shield as you can. Now, with that marquee box still active, click on the foreground color of your two color boxes in the toolbar. Choose the green color you want the other half of your shield to be. I chose #15894f. Then click Edit-->Fill-->Foreground Color (from the dropdown box on the menu that comes up). This fills your selection box with green. Deselect.
***Note: You can also add multiple, different layers to represent different shapes, etc., from a quartered field, diagonals, checkerboards, etc.***
12. Control+Click on the 'base shield' layer, then Select-->Inverse-->Delete. This removes the bits of green outside the shield.
13. Click on the 'rim' layer. Now, there's a couple of ways you can go here. If you trust your artistic ability enough, at this point you can create a new layer, name it 'dragon', and draw in your own dragon (first making sure you've set your foreground color to the color you want the dragon to be). If you want to save time, or can't draw, you'll need your friend and mine, clipart! There are literally hundreds of thousands of heraldric images around the web, many of which are free for private use. Once you find a suitable dragon, save it to your computer. Then follow steps 13a - 13e. If you've drawn your own dragon, continue on to step 14.
13a. This step involves adding predrawn images, as opposed to drawing your own. Make sure you're on the 'rim' layer, then File-->Place-->select the clipart dragon image you found. The image will probably be much much larger than you want it to be, but that's okay. Click on the Magnification tool. You'll get a prompt that asks if you want to place the image; click Yes. Now you've got a big dragon that probably takes up the whole screen. I tend to use easily-editable images, because A) the less line-work there is, the less editing you'll have to do, and B) when you shrink the end-product down, you don't end up with a blurry mess. I also use only black and white images, because it's easier to add color when you're starting from a B&W base.
13b. Right click on the dragon layer and select Rasterize.
13c. You probably have a large white box around your dragon at this point. To get rid of all the white, just leaving the black dragon, Select-->Color Range--> click in the white area. Select a Fuzziness of 200, then hit OK. Delete. Now you're left with just the black dragon shape. It's probably overlapping your shield rim, but we'll fix that a bit later.
13d. Now I want to make my black dragon a gold color instead. First, make every layer below the dragon invisible. This is so that when you select the areas to change color, you don't change anything on the other layers. Next, Select-->Color Range--> click somewhere in the black dragon. Then choose your foreground color; I went with #e5ec1c. Edit-->Fill--> Foreground Color (the gold color you just did)-->OK. Then Deselect. Now make all the other layers (except Background) visible again.
13e. Now I want to resize the dragon to fit on the shield where I want it. Edit-->Free Transform. This creates a box around the dragon image which you can then use to manipulate the size and orientation. For something simple like this, just go to the top of the screen, where you'll see some options like X, Y, W, H. W & H are the ones we're going to use - they're Width and Height. Play around with entering different values until you find some dimensions for your dragon you like. When you're happy, click on the Magnifying tool. You'll see a pop-up that says 'Apply Transformation?' Hit Apply. Now, move the 'dragon' layer beneath the 'rim' layer.
14. This is useable as-is, if you want it to be, but I like to add some shadows and hightlights. So, click on the 'rim' layer, then Shift+Click on the 'base shield' layer. Four layers should be highlighted, from top to bottom: rim, dragon, color box, base shield. Now merge those layers.
15. Now we're going to apply a layer style of bevel & emboss to the whole thing, so go to Layer-->Layer Style--> Bevel & Emboss. I use these settings, but you can certainly play around and find something that appeals more to you.
Size: 50
Angle: 59
Altitude: 26
Highlight Opacity: 30
Everything Else: default.
16. Then click Contour and change the shape to Half Round. Then hit OK.
17. This is now done. I usually save as a PNG file so I don't get any JPEG pixellization. I attached two pictures below; the right hand one uses the Bevel/Emboss values from above, while the one on the left uses the default Highlight value.
18. To start a new shield design, Edit--> Step Backwards twice. This removes the Bevel/Emboss, and breaks out the layers again. Now you can delete the 'dragon' and 'color box' layers and start over again.
Now that you have a completed coat of arms, you can place it on your map. On my UHK map, I scaled them down to 30%, 50%, or 75% (the side-bar shields), using the Free Transform function.
Hopefully this has been a bit of help!


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|Aaron Wilson welcomed as newest doctor
|Written by Kyle Arnoldy
It was a long road with many stops that led Dr. Aaron Wilson to Melissa Memorial Hospital. After moving several times as a child and spending the last decade bouncing around from location to location for college, medical school, clinical rotations, residency and even some time spent doing missionary work, MMH's new family practice doctor is looking forward to planting roots and making a home in northeast Colorado.
His excitement is shared by MMH administrator John Ayoub, who only had nice things to say about the newest member to the MMH family.
"I couldn't be more excited to have Aaron here," Ayoub said. " He is just a top-notch person and clinician and we are excited he is committed to the community for a while. We hope to make it so he and his family never want to leave. Everyone who has the opportunity to interact with him is blown away by his personality."
Growing up, Wilson was no stranger to moving around. As the son of two teachers who also engaged in a great amount of Christian missionary work, Wilson was born in Indiana, but also spent time living in the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific, upstate New York, a small town in Minnesota and Virginia.
Missionary work greatly shaped the career path Wilson would pursue. From a very young age he knew he wanted to help people in some form.
"I grew up on missionary doctor books—stories of the different doctors who have gone overseas and helped people," Wilson explained of his early interest in being a doctor.
While in college at Southern University in Collegedale, Tenn., he debated pursing a career as a teacher, preacher and even engineer. He engaged in religious studies and also earned a minor in chemistry as he initially planned to pursue a life as a missionary doctor. Wilson said while trying to decide his path in life, he almost felt like he was dodging his calling to be a doctor.
"I have no doubt that God wanted me to be a doctor," Wilson explained.
He did not give up missionary work, however. While in college, Wilson actually spent a year in Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia teaching high school.
After college, Wilson attended medical school at American University of the Caribbean in Sint Maarten. Between his first and second year there, he continued to work as a missionary. He traveled to Chad in Africa, where he assisted an American doctor. He called the experience "absolutely amazing." While there he helped with several surgeries and actually saw patients inflicted with AIDS and polio.
Wilson comes to Holyoke from Cheyenne, Wyo. where he completed three years of residency. Along for the ride are his wife Katie and his two daughters, Alie, 2, and Kara, 2 months.
Katie is a registered nurse and plans to work at the hospital part-time in the near future.
While accepting a position at a larger hospital in a city would have given Wilson a larger paycheck, he insisted on finding work in rural medicine. He didn't like the idea of working in a hospital where patients were moved in and out like a mill. He preferred to work in a rural setting where developing relationships with patients was much easier.
As these relationships are built, Wilson believes trust is formed as the patients can see that there is a genuine concern on the doctor's part. Work in rural medicine also allows Wilson to help patients in a variety of fields.
Wilson explained that the most rewarding aspect of working in a rural setting is having the opportunity to get to know families and watching as the kids grow up.
"Right now my goals are pretty simple. Every day I pray that I will be the best doctor I can be," Wilson said.
Although Wilson would like to pursue more missionary work in the future, perhaps going back to Africa to work as a doctor, right now he is excited to offer his children some stability and consistency as they can now call Holyoke home.
"We're glad to be here, glad to be settled down," Wilson said. "We're enjoying the people a lot. Everyone is really super friendly here and they just go the extra mile, which is something we weren't really used to in Cheyenne and my wife definitely wasn't used to growing up in California."
One thing that pleasantly surprised Wilson when he arrived in town was that the city is very well kept with a number of manicured lawns and large green trees.
When not working, Wilson stated that he enjoys a number of outdoor activities. He has rafted the Ocoee River in Tennessee, is scuba certified and has even gone cliff diving.
He is also a big fan of most all sports. While in high school he was recruited to play college basketball, but after seeing his older brother not meet his goals academically while trying to balance school and collegiate basketball, he decided to focus on school.
In the last 10 years Wilson has lived in close to 10 different cities. He is excited to start a new chapter of his life and stop living out of a suitcase as he prepares to begin his career in Holyoke.
Holyoke Enterprise July 25, 2013

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Muncie, IN (Sports Network) - Rian Pearson led the way with 24 points as the
Toledo Rockets downed the Ball State Cardinals, 85-78, in a Mid-American
Conference bout at Worthen Arena.
For the Rockets (8-10, 4-3 MAC), Matt Smith added 19 points and Julius Brown
posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Jauwan Scaife led the Cardinals (8-11, 2-5) with 23 points, while Jesse Berry
finished with 18 points, Chris Bond scored 15 points and Majok Majok
registered a double-double of his own with 16 points and 15 rebounds.
Ball State shot 43.3 percent from the field in the first half, including 3-
of-8 from 3-point range. Toledo shot 48.3 percent from the field and 3-of-10
from beyond the 3-point arc. The Cardinals used an 8-4 scoring advantage at
the free-throw line to take a 37-35 lead into the break.
After halftime, both teams improved their shooting. The Rockets knocked down
55.2 percent of their field goal tries, including 4-of-6 from 3-point
distance. The Cardinals tried to keep pace, hitting 48.1 percent of their
field goal attempts, but only 2-of-10 from beyond the arc. The teams traded
leads for the early part of the second half. With the game knotted at
51-51 midway through the half, the Rockets used an 11-2 run to take a lead
that they would never relinquish. The Cardinals did cut their deficit to just
three in the final minute, but Toledo made their final four free throws to ice
the victory.
The Rockets forced 15 Cardinal turnovers and converted them into 26 points.
Toledo turned the ball over only four times in the contest. Ball State did
have a 21-10 advantage in second chance points and a 41-25 rebounding edge.
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Thanks to you all for your feedback on the Countryman – I can say that you all pretty much said 'don't do it' or 'go on one more date'. So, instead I decided to talk to him on the phone and gauge his responses to my particulars.
The fact that his smells and issues with hygiene and being so untidy put me off, I figured it was better that I just let this one go. The conversation confirmed my issues, so there was nothing more left to do.
Yes we do get on, but that 'X' factor was missing and too many small things would have started to bug me. What can you do?
I think it's important to follow your gut feeling, it always speaks the truth. Why would you force something to happen? And more times than none, if you're not quite feeling it… Read more


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I successfully installed Zimbra 8.0.3 Open Source just to test its features for my company. Everything works great except for the import from a .pst file.
In my test environment I have a few mailbox @testdomain.com.
First test: I've tried to import a .pst file (Outlook.pst generated in Outlook 2010) with the ZimbraMigration tool available in the Administration Console. Everything looked perfect and working but at the end of the wizard, checking in the web UI of the mailbox, there were no message in folders. Inbox, Sent, etc were empty but using "search" I was able to find all imported messages. It looks like the tool correctly upload the emails but not in the right mailbox folder.
Second test: pst with a lot of subfolders inside and calendar with a few appointments. Migration tool worked without apparent errors. Checking the web UI, NO mail in Inbox or Sent, just 3 folders from the .pst were created (draft, Notes and Junk) and correctly filled with messages and the calendar has been correctly imported with tasks inside. Also in this case, if I search for the other emails, I'm able to find 'em through the search function.
Third test: .pst coming from Office 2007. Same as the other test. Not working. Messages were there with "search" but not in folder tree.
Am I missing something? I tried to find a solution in the wiki or in forums but with no luck.


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The Rev. Jesse Jackson addressed Occupy Cincinnati yesterday at Piatt Park. Later in the day 15 individuals were arrested for staying in the park past its 10 p.m. closing time, the first arrests in weeks, as protesters have challenged the legality of the park closing at all. Jackson was reportedly scheduled to return to the park at noon on Wednesday to again speak with Occupy Cincinnati.
It's been a wild couple of days in local politics, with most of the names on East Side yard signs losing in Tuesday's City Council election. The newbies: Democrats P.G. Sittenfeld, Yvette Simpson and Chris Seelbach. The new Council will include only one Republican, Charlie Winburn, although Chris Smitherman acts like he's from all sorts of political parties. For the first time ever, the Council will be a majority African American, and Seelbach's win marks the first election of an openly gay candidate to Council.
Four members of the conservative majority that spent most of last year either blocking the mayor's initiatives or Twittering — Chris Bortz, Leslie Ghiz, Amy Murray and Wayne Lippert — were ousted, paving the way for Mayor Mallory and the seven Democrats on council to things they want to do. Congratulations "environmentalists and people who use health clinics!"
Happy Election Day! It looks like SB 5 is headed for a big defeat even though Gov. Kasich last night told a bunch of East Side Tea Partiers how cool it would be if Issue 2 passed, while a union representative told opponents of the bill that it was about to get "shoved down the throats of John Kasich and the Republicans."
The Hamilton County Administrator yesterday said "sorry homeowners, but our stadium deficit will not allow us to offer the tax credit Republicans said would make up for your part of the stadium sales tax." Commissioners Todd Portune and Chris Monzel today said they're going to include the credit even though they don't know how yet. Hopefully they can figure it out soon so they can work on adding public housing to the suburbs before the county gets sued by the Feds.
An organization called Citizens' League Against Subsidized Sports is gathering signatures for a ballot measure that would add a tax on Reds and Bengals tickets. Hamilton County Commissioner Greg Hartmann says he knows that the county's lease doesn't allow it to institute a ticket tax but that it doesn't say anything about a citizens' initiative.
Police costs are rising even though the force is shrinking, partially because it hasn't hired any new officers since 2008 while the top ranks have held steady.
The SB 5 debate is expected to draw a high voter turnout, which could bode well for school levies as voters come out to vote "no" on Issue 2.
The Ohio Elections Committee dismissed a complaint against COAST for allegedly making false tweets about Issue 48, but it was only because the complaint, filed by pro-streetcar group Cincinnatians for Progress, improperly named a COAST political action as a defendant or something. Streetcar advocates say they'll refile the complaint, and COAST lawyer Chris Finney says he'll win again. ("HAHAHA!")
Youngstown Vindicator is a cool newspaper name. It reports that Ohio Democrats walked out of a vote on the new Republican redistricting map after Republicans failed to gain enough Democrat support to pass it. Lawmakers reportedly yelled at each other, too.
The Cincinnati Enquirer announced its endorsements over the weekend, and four incumbents were left thinking, "What the [expletive] did I do?!?" The current councilpersons who the paper decided not to endorse are Republican Wayne Lippert, who was appointed in March, and Republicans Leslie Ghiz and Charlie Winburn, along with Democrat Cecil Thomas.
Ghiz was described as having a penchant for starting arguments that have been "personal, petty and nasty," while Winburn's "unpredictable behavior" was noted along with Thomas' problems fully grasping budget and finance issues.
Streetcar proponents have spent considerably more on their campaign than the anti-streetcar people, probably because Issue 48 is so wide-reaching it has brought out people concerned with things way more important than the streetcar such as regional planning, commuter rail and making Cincinnati not look like it totally sucks.
Also being outspent are the SB 5 supporters, who have seen support decline dramatically in recent weeks as people look around their neighborhoods and see a bunch of regular people whose rights would be taken away. And Building a Better Ohio does unethical things like this, which makes people think they are meanies.
Here's a blog about City Council candidate Chris Smitherman arguing against all the legal experts who say Issue 48 will block all rail construction through 2020.
City Council conservatives made Mayor Mallory real mad yesterday, blocking his appointment of Councilwoman Laure Quinlivan to the Hamilton County Transportation Improvement District. An initial vote actually allowed the appointment until appointed Republican Councilman Wayne Lippert heard that the other Republicans and Chris Bortz voted against it for various trivial reasons. Lippert asked for a re-vote and swung it the other way.
Mallory reportedly called out the conservatives, referring to them as "extremely unprofessional" and "horribly non-functional." According to The Enquirer, the normally even-tempered Mallory responded to their suggestions that they'd like to see someone else receive the appointment by saying, "that person's not getting appointed" and later adding, "I appoint a lot of people to a lot of things. And this will be remembered."
Leave it to The Enquirer to publish a story analyzing local school district spending vs. academic success only to ignore the existence of private schools while drawing the conclusion that "a district that spends more doesn't necessarily produce higher test scores and graduation rates." The story, titled "Big-spending districts net mixed academic grades," doesn't include the qualifier "public school" or the possibility that local private schools spend even more per pupil than Indian Hill, Sycamore Township, Mariemont and Norwood, each of which spent $11,958 to $15,209 per student last year and earned Excellent or better ratings.
Approximately 50 Occupy Cincinnati protesters attended yesterday's City Council meeting to testify against Piatt Park's 10 p.m. closing time. Negotiations between the city and protesters is ongoing, according to reports, but no agreement was made yesterday after protesters turned down an offer of a new place to stay overnight and the city declined to let the group stay in the park under new restrictions.
Councilman Chris Bortz and Councilwoman Leslie Ghiz, both of whom have connections to property along the park, have brought up the possibility that if protesters aren't removed that someday the city will have to let the Ku Klux Klan camp out. Ghiz yesterday was criticized by protesters for posting on Facebook the private information of two people who wrote emails criticizing her (more on that here). CityBeat reflected on the situation again here.


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From the variety of discussions I've seen, most would say go the Wacom route.
I've got an Intuos4 (wacom) and I've never regretted the purchase. Some of the most amazing works I've seen on this site (and deviantart too) are from the Bamboo series, so those are nothing to sneeze at
I couldn't say much about the other pad you mention though it seems to have some ok reviews from amazon.


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Mar 25 2014
National Walk to Work Day: Pedestrian Safety Tips
Whether it's jogging, walking the dog, or running to catch a bus, all of us join the ranks, sooner or later, of the most vulnerable users of the road. Thousands of pedestrians are injured or die every year along our roadways. As we look forward to National Walk to Work day on April 4, 2014, review these reminders of how to keep yourself safe on the road.
1. Use the Crosswalk – Of course everyone remembers the rule about not crossing in the middle of the block, we just need to remember to follow it. When crossing at busy intersections don't assume drivers will yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
2. Increase Visibility – During the day wear light or bright colors. Add reflective clothing at night and carry a flashlight to help you see and to be seen by motorists.
3. Use Sidewalks – Take the sidewalk whenever one is available. If a sidewalk is unavailable and you must walk in the street, walk on the side facing the oncoming traffic.
4. Be Aware – Avoid the distractions of using electronic devices. Keep headphone volume low enough to still be able to hear what's going on around you. If you have a particularly distracting phone call or text, stop a moment in a safe place to attend to it.
5. Walk Defensively – It's no different than what you do when driving. Keep an eye out for cars displaying erratic behavior or speeding. If the driver is too preoccupied to control his vehicle, he is not watching out for you.
6. Don't Drink and Walk – Okay that may sound like a joke or a cliché, but seriously, a third of pedestrians killed in traffic accidents are legally drunk. Alcohol impairs judgment and slows reaction times. Well, you know the drill, just don't do it.
So if you choose to walk to work on April 4th or any other time you opt to walk instead of drive or take the bus, remember to follow these pedestrian safety tips.
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Gougères are a specialty of the Burgundy region. These small cheese puffs are usually served as apéritif with a glass of Kir. They are delicious and easy to make, basically a cream puff dough (pâte à choux) with grated Gruyère cheese added to the dough before baking.
I don't think it is too hard for anybody to follow the ABC of Wine Tasting, which involves 5 basic steps also known as the 5 Ss: See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip, and Savor. But if you want to drink wine like an expert, things become significantly more complicated. This article lists the ten most important attributes that one should look for in a wine, according to winemaker Aaron Pott
The first two, Typicity and Sense of Place, are I think the hardest to perceive. How to identify the unique properties that identify a grape varietal, or the land, the terroir from which the grapes are grown? These two are also tightly related: "A wine with a sense of place has typicity and wine that shows typicity shows a sense of place," says Pott.
As I looks at the next seven attributes listed, Complexity, Integration, Elegance, Length, Balance, Power, and Texture, I think Integration, Balance, and Elegance are the ones I personally care the most. They're also related: "Elegant wines don't necessarily need to be complex but most certainly are integrated," says Pott. Moreover, elegant wines don't require power and length, but they do need balance.
Now, the last attribute is for me the most important of all: Pleasure. "In the end," concludes Pott, "the only question is, Do I like this?"
The whole article is here.
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Roughly a year ago, my daughter convinced us to go vegetarian one day a week. There's plenty of good reasons to do so. It saves natural resources, decreases waste, reduces your contribution to global warming, and it's good for your health. The other fun part is to discover new vegetarian recipes and experiment with all sorts of ways to accomodate tofu, vegetables, legumes, and spices.
So last Thursday (that's our vegetarian day of the week), I decided to make pasta with goat cheese, lemon, and asparagus, a recipe that looked fresh and seasonal. As for the wine that could go well with the dish, I really got inspired to choose the 2002 Vouvray Sec Domaine de la Fontainerie Cuvée C, which was slowly aging in the cellar.
GC's Tasting Cafe is a casual and friendly place downtown Menlo Park, offering a good variety of sandwiches and small plates based on cheese and charcuterie. Thanks to Gérard, co-owner and Maître Fromager, the cheese selection is particularly expansive. The place is also a tasting room where you can purchase your own wine or taste by the glass. The wine selection includes well chosen wines from local wineries as well as from California, Europe, and the Southern Hemisphere.
For the party, I was asked to choose some of the French wines sold at the cafe that would go well with the cheese, and so here is what we tasted:
• 2006 Sancerre Les Monts Damnés Domaine Roger Moreux: Sancerre, located in the eastern part of the Loire Valley, is regarded as the spiritual home of Sauvignon Blanc, producing wines of great minerality and elegance. Les Monts Damnés or Damned Mountains is a terroir of chalky purity with an abundance of crushed oyster shells and wet stones. Domaine Roger Moreux has been making wine since the 16th century. It is located in Chavignol, a small village within the Sancerre appellation, also known for France's most famous goat cheese, the Crottin de Chavignol. The wine had an attractive, floral nose. The palate was crisp, with notes of grapefruit, and a persistent stony finish. And of course, it was delicious with the goat cheese.
• 2006 Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume Domaine Séguinot-Bordet: Chablis is located at the north of the Burgundy region, along the 48th parallel north which places Chablis at the northern extremes of viable viticulture. The soil is a mix of Kimmeridge clay from the Jurassic age, with the same chalk layer that is found in Sancerre and up to the cliffs of Dover. The appellation produces white wines only, all made from the Chardonnay grape. Thanks to the region's cool climate, the wines have more acidity and less fruit than Chardonnay wines made in warmer climates. Domaine Séguinot-Bordet is a 16 hectare family estate that has been growing vines since 1590. For young winemaker Jean-François Bordet, the main emphasis is to get the best fruit possible through careful pruning, debudding and harvesting. The wine had a focused nose of stone fruit, and a complex, mineral backbone on the palate. It was much less fruity than the Sancerre but nonetheless not less intense.
• 2005 Chorey-Lès-Beaune Vieilles Vignes Dominique Laurent: Chorey-Lès-Beaune is the Burgundy village appellation closest to Beaune. The appellation has no grand or premier crus, but the village wines have gained reputation of being among the best value on the Côte de Beaune. The total area under production is 136 hectares, the vast majority of this being Pinot Noir. Dominique Laurent is a renowned grower-producer in Burgundy. He owns only tiny parcels of vineyards and buys grapes or new wine from various growers, focussing on old vines, low yields and minimal intervention winemaking. The wine had a pleasant earthy nose of red cherry. The palate was tart, light-to-medium bodied, firm, but rather unbalanced in terms of acidity.
• 2005 Côtes du Rhône Domaine du Pesquier: Guy Boutière from Domaine Pesquier farms around 30 hectares of vines spread among Gigondas and Côtes du Rhône vineyards. The Côtes du Rhône is a classic Rhône blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan. It had a nose of sweet berry fruits and spices. The palate was full-bodied, quite robust, and richly flavored. A stronger wine, perfect with the salami.
• 2005 Château Charmail: Château Charmail is a Cru Bourgeois in the Haut-Médoc appellation, bordering Saint-Estèphe. It is produced by the Sèze family who also owns Château Mayne-Vieil in Fronsac. Planting is 48% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, an unusually high proportion of Merlot for the Médoc. I think this was the best red wine of the evening. It had a nose of black fruit with some notes of licorice. On the palate, it was medium-bodied, still young and tannic but very well balanced, tasty, and excellent with Petit Basque.
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Earlier this month, on a cool and rainy Saturday morning, we drove north towards Marin County for some wine tasting. Deciding which wineries to visit was easy: only two wineries in Marin County have tasting rooms opened to the public.
Our first stop was for a hearty lunch at the Station House Cafe in Point Reyes Station. Then after driving about 2 more miles north on Highway 1, we found the entrance to Point Reyes Vineyards.
Earlier this year, our wine tasting group met again, this time for a blind tasting of Cabernet blends from Washington state. Each guest brought a mystery bottle that was quickly covered by one of our homemade purple velvet bags with a random letter pinned to it. The guests had to also bring their own glasses to be placed in a semi-circle in front of them, one glass for each wine.
What do you do with a few pounds of strawberries? a strawberry themed meal of course. First start with a Strawberry and Mixed Green Salad, followed by a Strawberry Risotto. The salad is fresh and fruity and the risotto creamy and tasty and not really sweet.
Marin County? A little known wine region for sure. Located north of San Francisco and just a stone's throw from Napa and Sonoma, this county has more suburbs than vineyards, with just approximately 200 acres under vine, planted to Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon.
It's a coastal region, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the San Francisco Bay to the east, with a climate marked by relatively warm winters and very cool summers. Thanks to a long growing season, the resulting wines are characterized by a high acidity, low alcohol, and bright flavors.
Winegrowers and winemakers Jonathan and Susan Pey of Scenic Root Winegrowers are pioneers in the production of wines grown exclusively in Marin County. Their Shell Mound Riesling was named after the many mounds of oyster shells left by early Americans settlers across western Marin County. The wine is estate grown in an eighteen year-old vineyard located less than eight miles from the cold Pacific Ocean. While the vines require meticulous work, very little is done in the winery. After hand-harvesting and hand-sorting, there is no oak, no blending, and no malolactic.
The 2007 Pey-Marin Vineyards The Shell Mound Riesling Marin County is only 11.8% alcohol. It had a bright color and a mineral nose with notes of citrus. On the palate, it was dry and crisp with a nicely concentrated mouthfeel and aftertaste. Try it with an Alsatian onion tart, it's delicious!
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The other day, my daughter found a delicious salad recipe that she made for us last Sunday. The salad, a mix of asparagus, green onions, and cucumbers, combined with various chopped herbs and lemon vinaigrette, was fresh, crunchy, and bursting with flavors.
How familiar are you with the wines of the Rhône Valley? Although the Rhone Valley is among France's best wine regions, we are not always aware of its multi-faceted viticulture and wine traditions.
The Rhône Valley consists of two fairly distinct viticultural regions. The Northern Rhône is characterised by a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. It produces red wines from the native grape Syrah, which is sometimes blended with white grapes, and white wines from Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne. The Southern Rhône has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot and dry summers. The region produces red, white and rosé wines, which are generally blends of several grapes including Syrah, the drought-resistant Spanish grapes Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Carignan, as well as Cinsault, Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, and Clairette.
For this tasting, we had a selection of seven white and red wines from Northern and Southern Rhône. Here are the wines that we tasted:
•2006 Crozes-Hermitage Blanc Albert Belle Les Terres Blanches: a former member of the local co-op, Domaine Albert Belle has developed a solid reputation for producing top quality wines. The estate has now 19 hectares over 4 communes and two appellations, Crozes-Hermitage and Hermitage. This Crozes-Hermitage Blanc is a blend of Marsanne and Roussanne. My notes: light golden color, shy nose, fresh and light-bodied on the palate with an oily mouthfeel. Butterscotch aftertaste. Pretty nice.
•2007 Le Secret Ivre Domaine Pierre Gaillard: Pierre Gaillard started working in the wine business at a very young age and is now considered one of the Northern Rhone's best producers. Le Secret Ivre, which means The Drunken Secret, is 60% Viognier and 40% Roussanne. My notes: golden color, floral aromas on the nose, somewhat unbalanced on the palate. Not a crowd pleaser.
•2005 Saint-Joseph Domaine Coursodon Silice: Domaine Pierre Coursodon is a 12 hectare estate in the Saint-Joseph appellation — the second largest appellation in the Northern Rhône after Crozes-Hermitage — growing Syrah and Marsanne grapes. Harvests are manual and vinification is traditional. My notes: 100% Syrah. Deep color, expressive fruity nose, fresh and supple on the palate, excellent with charcuterie.
•2005 Cornas Eric et Joël Durand Empreintes: Cornas, a Celtic word that means burnt earth, is one of the smallest appellations in the Northern Rhône. The production is only red wine from the Syrah grape. Domaine Eric et Joël Durand is located in the southern part of the Saint-Joseph appellation and is also making wine from the neighboring Cornas. My notes: 100% Syrah. Dark color, peppery and blackberry aromas on the nose, full-bodied, great texture on the palate, multi-dimensional. Very classy, a big favorite of the evening.
•2006 Lirac Domaine de la Mordorée Cuvée La Dame Rousse: Lirac is located along the right bank of the Rhône river, opposite Chateauneuf-du-Pape, in the southern Rhône Valley. Domaine de la Mordorée is named after the poetic local nickname used for the woodcock that flies over the region during its migrations. The domain produces wines from the Châteauneuf du Pape, Lirac, and Tavel appellations. The Dame Rousse cuvée is half Syrah, half Grenache from 40-year-old vines. My notes: deep color, sweet fruit on the nose, but after the Cornas, seemed aggressive in the mid-palate. More detractors than amateurs.
•2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Chante Cigale: Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the most renowned appellation of the Southern Rhône Valley. Its terroir is characterized by a soil covered with galets or pebbles. The pebbles retain heat during the day and release it at night, which accelerates the ripening of the grapes. It also retain moisture in the soil during the dry summer months. Thirteen grape varieties are allowed to be used in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine Chante Cigale is a blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre and 5% Cincault. The average age of the vines is 50 years. The vinification is traditional and ageing is done with a combination of foudres, new barrels, and cement tanks. My notes: deep color, aromatic nose, rich and full-bodied on the palate, tasty finish, another favorite of the evening.
•2005 Gigondas Domaine Raspail-Ay Réserve: Gigondas is one of the best appellations in the Southern Rhône. The production is mostly Red with a small amount of Rosé. The place has been renowned for the quality of its wines since Roman times when it was named Jocunditas, which means joy or pleasantness in Latin. Founded in 1854, Domaine Raspail-Ay is a respected 18 hectare property around the village of Gigondas. My notes: a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Deep color, ripe berries on the nose, full-bodied, bigger than the Châteauneuf, slightly more rustic but good.
For our next meeting, we'll be pairing wine and cheese, so don't miss it!
Previous wine club tastings:
• Pinot Noir Tasting
• Second "Guess The Wine" tasting party
• Wine and Cheese pairing
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Founded in 1971, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards is a winery located in the heart of Sonoma Valley, in Santa Rosa, California. It was named in honor of St. Francis of Assisi in recognition of the saint's love of the natural world. The Saint is also credited with bringing European grape cultivation to the new world.
The winery's President, Christopher Silva, is a fifth generation Sonoma County native that believes that the best wines can be grown in Sonoma County. His mission is for St. Francis Winery to become the premier producer of Sonoma wine. He is also seriously engaged in green practices such as water and energy conservation, wild life and natural resource preservtion, and use of solar energy.
I recently received a sample of the winery's new releases sent to me for review by Kobrand Corporation and so here are my tasting notes:
Some food is not easy to pair with wine — asparagus, artichokes, green salad with vinaigrette — but apparently, you can now purchase a seasoning blend called Vignon that makes food more wine friendly.
Vignon's secret ingredient is umami, as the seasoning is an umami-rich blend of Parmesan cheese, mushroom, and tomato, balanced with salt, garlic, and citric acid. Umami, a Japanese word that means tasty, savory, is one of the five basic tastes sensed by the tongue. The four others are sweet, sour, salty and bitter.
Now, is this working? Fiona Beckett, a food and drink journalist that writes for Decanter Magzine, is unconvinced:
"With cooked asparagus, it was weird, again removing the vegetable's characteristic grassiness, but also having no perceptible effect on the two unlikely wine pairings I'd put up against it, an over-oaked Languedoc Merlot and a Blossom Hill white Zinfandel."
"Vignon is obviously not intended for people like me, who believe in the art of food and wine pairing," she concludes. "But that's not saying it won't be successful. It can be ordered, if you're curious, from www.napaseasoning.com."
Now, can't you simply add a stir-fry of mushroom to your asparagus or some shaved Parmesan and a drop or two of balsamic vinegar to your salad? I am sure that that should do the trick.
Fiona Beckett's article can be found here.
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While I was in Paris earlier this month, my father-in-law took me out to a nice lunch on the Île de la Grande Jatte.
The Île de la Grande Jatte is a 2 km long island just outside Paris. It has been made famous by the painting Un dimanche après-midi à l'Île de la Grande Jatte (A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte), by the French artist Georges Seurat. Seurat was not the only artist inspired by the island. Other painters, like Monet and van Gogh, also found their inspiration there. At the time, the island's grassy banks provided a popular getaway for Parisians.
If you happen to be in Paris in winter, don't pass up the chance to eat oysters. Whether you choose to go to a simple bar à huitres (oyster bar) or one of these glamourous brasserie, you can check how fresh and bright they are as oysters are traditionally kept on display on stalls that stand outside the restaurant.
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Sen. Joe Manchin spent much of last week traveling through West Virginia, discussing challenges facing our state and nation with his constituents....
Impact, you are an idiot. I partially blame the lousy job most schools do nowdays, but still, I have to come back to my Father's phrase, ignorance can be cured, stupid is forever.
How can anyone with a brain claim the government does anything better than the private sector? These are the people that are spending a Trillion dollars more a year than they have, and see nothing wrong with it!!!
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"How do we pay off the trillions of debt that Bush left for all of us to pay?"
Agreed the worst part of Bush's legacy is his deficit spending, but Obama has spent in 8 years what Obama has in 4 years!! So you need to amend your statement to include that fact!!
And OSM is correct, growth is the best way out of this mess. Taking more money out of the private sector will only lead to more govt. Our govt has grown to unsustainable proportions as is and there isn't enough income available to tax our way out of it!!
How much money do you thinking taxing stock transactions would generate??
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"American business has made the largest profits since Obama has become President."
The biggest chunk of these profits are to Wall Street courtesy of Obama & The Fed's fiscal policies. Debasing the dollar and artificially low interest rates mean higher food & fuel prices for hard working Americans. The "printing" of money to maintain our spending habit hurts senior and lower incomes most!!
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American business has made the largest profits since Obama has become President. The unpaid for war in Iraq and Afghanistan, the unpaid for RX Medicare plan and the unpaid for tax cuts over the past decade now need paid for. How do we pay off the trillions of debt that Bush left for all of us to pay? We need a tax on all stock purchases to pay that bill. To force cuts in Medicare and social security is wrong. Those recipients did not create this huge bill. Taxing future stock purchases would be more appropriate.
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Oldsteelmaker, you are a relic. Big business has aslready proven that they cannot be trusted. It's like a fourteen year old bou out on the town without adult supervision.
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I find most of the really good newspaper articles are in the British press. Go to the Telegraph.co.uk and search for Japan in the finance section. It's good reading if you want to see what is coming for us. Pretty scary too.
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If you're old enough you remember how we were told to copy Japan, since they knew what worked. Heard about Japan lately? They have been in the same shape we are, but it's been since the 90s. They are further down the same road obie and his merry band are taking us, and the picture is not encouraging. They also are trying to "prime the pump" with "stimulus". Only they are trying for at least the sixth time.
The only way to get things working is to get out of the way and let businesses grow. New businesses mean more income and payroll tax, and lower welfare rolls.
But that means less meddling and control for Washington, and we can't have that. The fact they will have more money to squander isn't as important as the power that regulation gives them.
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RideTech Shock Test - Shock Value - Speed Parts TestingWritten by Mike Finnegan on March 1, 2011 We Test Every Shock In Ride Tech's Arsenal Using NASA Black Box Technology.
Ever wonder how a manufacturer builds a shock to elicit a great ride and handling characteristics when it's installed into a specific car? We assume lots of road testing is the key. RideTech showed us that was just part of the equation. The secret to its shock development comes from road testing, sure, but the company also employs a system developed by NASA that measures the frequency of movement felt by astronauts during space shuttle launches. A variant of that device now helps RideTech improve the valving of its shocks. The ride meter is a small box placed on the floor of a hot rod directly beneath the driver seat, and the data it records during a road test provides instant feedback that can turn into a smoother ride and faster lap times on the racetrack.
During the late '70s and early '80s, NASA subjected astronauts to a barrage of tests inside a roller coaster-type simulator. The simulator shook at frequencies ranging from 0 to 40 Hz (which is all you typically see in an automobile on the street) with incremental changes and then asked the test subjects to report which frequencies made them feel ill or uncomfortable. An algorithm was created using this feedback, and it has been modified over the last 25 years and applied to OEM auto design as part of vehicle suspension development procedures that prevent passengers from barfing their brains out when running over potholes in new cars.
The recorded data consists of input from several linear accelerometers built into the ride meter. One measures the vertical motion of the car, another keeps tabs on the horizontal positioning, and another measures any change in lateral direction. There are also two rotational accelerometers, one measuring pitch and the other roll. The box is active as the car is driven over a measured stretch of road that tests the car's suspension. Once the accelerometer data is recorded, software converts each data group (by accelerometer) to the frequency domain to apply the NASA algorithm. The result is five distinct ride numbers, one for each axis of vehicle movement, that add up to the vehicle's total ride number. The lower the number the better the car purportedly rides.
RideTech offered HOT ROD an inside look at the testing it conducts to develop shock-valving parameters for its ShockWave air spring products using the ride meter. We rode along in the company's in-house Buick GSX test car during road testing and also made a ton of laps on an autocross track to see if RideTech's more expensive adjustable shocks work better than the cheaper ones. Because the conditions weren't controlled, and because we didn't have a professional driver behind the wheel, the lap times don't reveal much other than it's possible to go fast with all the shocks we tested. But the data the ride meter gave us put into perspective the differences in shock design as we beat on the Buick with every shock in the RideTech arsenal, as well as a pair of competing coilovers.
The short story is we found that all the shocks tested are suitable for the average street car that sees the occasional track day. Those of you who spend more effort chasing lap times than trophies will want to opt for the adjustable units. At the end of the day, your wallet, performance goals, and ego will likely dictate which shocks you purchase. But at least you know that any of these shocks will work well. You just have to decide if you want to make adjustments by crawling under your car, pushing a button, or not at all. And if the smoothest ride is your goal, you win, because you get to buy the least expensive stuff.
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Lap times are a good indicator of a car's performance, but we must remember that there's still a human behind the wheel and there are many variables that can influence how quickly a car goes around the track. Consistency is not easy to achieve, and the relatively short duration of our test course will not highlight the tendency of more expensive monotube shock designs to maintain their performance over a longer period of time versus twin-tube designs.
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Testing commenced in and around Mid-American Air Center in Lawrenceville, Illinois. A vacant portion of the old airstrip served as the autocross track and was hard on tires. We shredded through a set of BFG KDW fronts halfway through testing on the half-mile course. The quarter-panels weren't happy about rock-spattering forays outside of the cones, but the RideTech guys just shrugged it off, worrying more about getting results than saving the GSX's paintjob.We rode shotgun in the Buick during the ride-quality testing, watching the output of a laptop. The Buick was driven at 35 mph over the same stretch of road in both directions with each set of shocks while the ride meter did its thing. The less the body moves over rough road, the lower the score and the better the ride, according to the meter.We tested two different sets of coilovers and cycled through four different series of RideTech ShockWave air springs. ShockWaves are unique because the damper is built into the air spring using a patented mount instead of being mounted separate from it. This saves mounting space and, in most cases, the unit will bolt into the factory mounting location.RideTech Coilovers
 RideTech's coilover starts with a forged-aluminum body with a durable hard-coated finish, and a 5/8-inch-diameter shaft. Rebound adjustments are made with a 26-position knob, while the compression valving is fixed. These coilovers ride great and flat out work. While the difference in lap times was minimal, we did lay down the quickest average on these particular dampers. The Buick was very easy to maneuver coming in and out of corners, and finding the edge of traction yielded predictable results when powering through tighter sections of the course. On the road, the car felt slightly stiffer than the Black and Master Series units, but not stiffer than the Select Series on its firm setting. Ride meter Score: 7.92Black Series
 The valving of RideTech's least expensive damper/air spring combo is purposely geared toward a soft and cushy ride. The steel body, twin-tube unit would be perfect for long road trips or a daily commute yet offers a surprising amount of control in the corners and over the rough stuff. With the Black Series dampers controlling the suspension, the Buick ran less than a second slower than the fastest average lap times with the more expensive dampers. Ride meter Score: 8.3Master Series
 The Master Series damper is also a twin-tube design, but with an aluminum body and optional single- or double-adjustable valving. The adjustment knobs are located at the end of the body, and you'll have to get under the car to turn them. We tested the double-adjustable units and found the Master dampers transmitted more road feel to the cockpit. The ride was noticeably stiffer than it was with the Black Series dampers, and the car felt more stable and less mushy over potholes and uneven road. On the track, the ability to adjust the rebound and compression rate was a bonus, and the car seemed a bit more predictable in the corners. The Buick was almost a half second quicker around the track with the Master Series dampers versus the Black Series. Ride meter Score: 8.68Select Series
 When we swapped in the steel-body Select Series dampers, we eagerly pushed the ride-adjustment button on the dash, and the Buick went from a firm yet comfortable ride to attack mode, with a no-nonsense demeanor and a grippy feel. There is a discernible difference in the ride quality even over smooth sections of road, and we were able to run over potholes faster without fear of the car bottoming out. On the autocross, the soft setting showed a 0.407-second average improvement over the base Black Series, and on the performance setting, the improvement was 0.915 second on average (though we only logged two passes instead of the three-pass average we had with the other shocks). Compared with the Master Series, the Selects were on par when set soft, but 0.458 better in the aggressive mode. However, due to human driving variances, we actually saw the best single lap time of the day on the Select Series on the soft setting. Ride meter Score: 8.54Koni Coilovers
 We had to throw at least one competing shock into the mix to see how RideTech's stuff stacked up against the competition, so we bolted on a set of Koni's 30 Series dampers. These are a monotube design with a steel body and four rebound position settings. The ride quality was firm but not too aggressive on the open road. The car soaked up potholes well, and the road feel and noise transmitted to the cockpit were minimal. On the autocross, the car ripped around the corners and was very predictable and easy to drive. It turned in average lap times that were three tenths of a second quicker than the Select Series dampers. Ride meter Score: 7.17This graph shows the amount of force the RideTech Select Series shocks produce versus how quickly the shock cycles. The red line is the soft setting and the blue line is the firm setting with the rebound cranked all the way up. On the firm setting we see that the shock has a progressive rate from 0 to 16 inches per second of travel, and there's a lot of pressure initially as the tire hits a pothole and then the rate flattens out. Switch to the soft setting and we see an almost regressive rebound damping rate as the ride becomes more compliant and softer. The left side of the graph shows the force in pounds. Positive numbers on the force scale indicate the compression stroke, which does not change significantly because it is not adjustable. Negative numbers on the force scale indicate the rebound stroke, which is adjustable. The coilover exhibits up to 150 pounds more force as it extends during the rebound stroke on its firmest setting.


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May 30, 2016
Friday evening was the first of what some are hoping will become a permanent fixture, community prayer.
Dozens of Meridian residents gathered on the steps of City Hall for a special prayer service aimed at curbing crime and bringing unity to the community. The service was organized by Meridian Mayor Cheri Barry, along with Meridian residents Cynthia Griffin and Keyani McNeil. Organizers say prayer is the obvious solution to the community's problems.
"Crime is going up, the problems are getting worse," Lamorris Richardson with Love City Church says. "We've tried all the man-made tools to get it done. But, we need God. The bible says, if we would pray, that God would heal our land. So, we want the city, our land blessed. And it's going to take everybody in our community to make that happen."
Coincidentally, a second prayer is scheduled for Sunday at 4:00 p.m. in Dumont Plaza.
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Marrakesh, Morocco (Sports Network) - Third seed Alize Cornet, fourth-
seeded Kaia Kanepi and reigning champion Kiki Bertens notched opening-round
victories Tuesday at the $235,000 Moroccan Grand Prix.
The Frenchwoman Cornet drilled helpless Moroccan wild card Fatima Zahrae El
Allami 6-1, 6-1, while the Estonian slugger Kanepi fought back to best
Spaniard Anabel Medina Garrigues 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 and the Dutchwoman Bertens
handled Hungarian qualifier Timea Babos 7-5, 6-2 at this clay-court tennis
event. Medina Garrigues captured this tournament in 2009 and was the runner-up
in 2008.
Bertens bested Spaniard Laura Pous Tio in last year's Moroccan Grand Prix
finale, in Fes.
Meanwhile, seventh-seeded Frenchwoman Kristina Mladenovic held off Romanian
lucky loser Alexandra Cadantu 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 and ninth-seeded Bulgarian
Tsvetana Pironkova doused Czech Karolina Pliskova 7-5, 6-1 on Day 2.
Other first-round winners were Spaniards Lourdes Dominguez Lino and Silvia
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Italian qualifier Karin Knapp. Halep was the back-to-back Moroccan Grand Prix
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Just installed Zimbra on test server (previously had Postfix on SuSE 10 with ClamAV/SpamAssassin), and would like to move all existing accounts here. Got few questions and did not found answer in admin manual.
1) What is the default relaying policy for e-mail non-web clients (AppleMail, KMail, Outlook)? Relay mail only from current domain (connected from local network)? How to turn on smtp authentification for clients connected from the outside (especially important for ntebook users)?
2) What are the supported authentification methods for pop (cram-md5, apop, whatever else)?
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As early as the 14th century, people relied on the clay and herbs found in the Tuscany region of Italy to improve their appearances and their overall health. The fertile Tuscan countryside features nutrient-rich soil and produces remarkably nourishing plants, making herbal remedies that come from the region incredibly effective. The Borghese collection uses Tuscan-sourced ingredients as the base of its formulas, which heal damage to the hair and skin and improve overall beauty. Many of the formulas found in the range are based on early herbal remedies that have been fine-tuned with modern research to make them as effective as possible.
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Selected Topics in Commercial Law:Lender Liability Seminar (4861)
This seminar will explore emerging theories of lender liability and in particular, those based on breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary liability, interference, negligence and other tort theories. In addition, lender liability under environmental laws will also be explored. Students will be expected to select a topic for study, research, write and present a significant scholarly paper on the topic selected.
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Images: JB Charleston holds memorial service for PA team member [Image 5 of 14]
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South Carolina Patriot Guard members open the doors to the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Chapel during the memorial service of retired Master Sgt. Dave Williams Oct. 30, 2013. Williams served as the base multimedia manager and chief of internal. The Patriot Guard members stood outside the memorial service holding their flags until the last person left the service. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)
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The Great Green Newt Turns Into A Chameleon
"Science is the belief in the ignorance of the experts" – Richard Feynman Prior to this year's Presidential Primaries, I had primarily ignored the continued existence of one Newt Gingrich. To the extent that my opinion matters in picking the next GOP Presidential candidate, my ignoring him worked to his benefit. When he announced his run, I learned some fulsome and scurvy truths. One aspect | Read More »


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|Ridlen, Lawless return from Korean War Honor Flight
|Written by Wauneta Breeze
|Thursday, 03 April 2014 00:00
Bill Lawless, left, and Ray Ridlen traveled to Washington, D.C. last Tuesday on a Korean War Veteran Honor Flight organized by Patriotic Productions in Omaha. In this photo Lawless and Ridlen are wearing medals of thanks for their service in Korea. Lawless was presented his medal in front of the Korean War Memorial by South Korean Major General Shin Kyung Soo. (Sheri Hink-Wagner | The Wauneta Breeze)
By Sheri Hink-Wagner
The Wauneta Breeze
Patriotism is alive and well in Nebraska. Bill Lawless and Ray Ridlen of Palisade traveled to Washington, D.C. last Tuesday on a Korean War Veterans Honor Flight organized by Bill and Evonne Williams of Patriotic Productions in Omaha.
Ridlen and Lawless were two of 462 Korean war veterans who traveled to the Capitol to see their war memorial and other sights in Washington, D.C. A Patriotic Productions news release issued prior to the flight stated this Honor Flight is the single largest Honor Flight group in the history of the Honor Flight Network, which was established in 2005.
While at the Capitol Ridlen, Lawless and their fellow veterans visited the Korean War Memorial, World War II Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery for the Changing of the Guard and the Air Force Memorial.
"I really appreciated it, thankful they let us do it," expressed Ridlen.
Ridlen's favorite part of the trip was getting to see the Korean War Memorial and Lawless said the best part was, "getting to go on the trip."
Each veteran traveling on the Honor Flight received a medal of thanks. The medals were made from barbed wire in Korea. The back of the medals were engraved with, "Thank you. In recognition of your dedicated services during the Korean War, this medal is specially crafted with a piece of rusty barbed wire from DMZ in the center. June 25, 1950–July 27, 1953."
While most veterans received their medals in Omaha upon returning home, South Korean Major General Shin Kyung Soo presented Lawless with his medal in front of the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The two Korean veterans served their country many years ago, but the thank yous they received as part of the honor flight were still very much appreciated.
Ridlen served in Korea from June 1953 until October 1954. He was stationed right behind Heartbreak Ridge where he worked in artillery.
Lawless was in Korea from October 1953 until August 1955. He was stationed at the 38th parallel for the first eight months and then was stationed at the headquarters in Seoul.
Long days
The Honor Flight consisted of long days, but Lawless and Ridlen said the experience made the following exhaustion worth it.
While on the trip, Lawless and Ridlen were able to catch up with an old friend, Irvin Fletcher. Fletcher attended school with Ridlen and Lawless, but Ridlen said he hadn't seen Fletcher since then. Fletcher now lives in Taylor, Neb.
The veterans gathered in Omaha on Monday, March 24 where they attended a banquet welcoming them to the trip. The evening featured welcome and thanks from several dignitaries including Governor Dave Heineman.
Tuesday morning, Ridlen arrived in the ballroom of the hotel shortly after 1 a.m. CT after sleeping for just a couple hours. The 462 veterans then traveled to Epply Airfield and took off for Washington, D.C. at around 5:30 a.m. CT.
While the veterans were in D.C. their family members enjoyed a day of activities around Omaha including a trip to the Joslyn Art Museum, lunch at Bella Terre, movies, massages and entertainment at the Ramada. They also made signs to welcome their veterans home and then traveled to the airport to greet them in person.
Massive welcome home
After touring the Capital they arrived back in Omaha at around midnight where they received a resounding welcome home. The Chief of Police at the airport told Evonne Williams with Patriotic Productions there were approximately 4,000 people in the airport welcoming home the veterans.
"The welcome home was the icing on the cake for many of the veterans. It's something they will remember for years to come," said Evonne Williams with Patriotic Productions.
The trip was made possible by over $500,000 in donations and arranged by Patriotic Productions. The 462 veterans were accompanied by 104 volunteer medical professionals and volunteers on the trip. The veterans and those accompanying them traveled from Omaha to the Capitol on three chartered planes–one red, one white and one blue. Lawless and Ridlen traveled on the red plane.


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From a jet engine to an espresso machine to grunge rock, Seattle's world-changing events have all had a distinct sound. But the symphony doesn't end there. Your visit to Seattle may bring you the sound of an orca blowing as it surfaces, the roar of the crowd at Safeco Field or the near silence of the Olympic rainforest. Visit Seattle's Convention & Visitors Bureau for even more information on your stay in Seattle!
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Become a StigmaBuster: How It WorksAre you angry about outdated, outrageous, offensive portrayals or language about persons with mental illness? Become a StigmaBuster and tell the people creating or promoting these ads, characters, editorials and other stereotypes how you feel about their hurtful, demeaning and dehumanizing creations and pronouncements.
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Please provide specific details: when and where you read, saw, or heard the stigma situation, including the name of the newspaper/magazine and publication date; the product and/or advertiser; the TV network or show it ran on, etc. We need these details to check it out.
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We receive many requests to protest local situations. However, NAMI StigmaBusters Alerts focus on high profile situations on national media, in print and on film.
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* Contact your state organization and local NAMI affiliate to join in reaching the officials responsible for reinforcing the stigma and discrimination against persons with mental illness.
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The Internet does not have any official oversight, rules or regulations. We choose to deal only with responsible organizations or corporations on the Internet who provide contacts for public input. It may be a customer service person who takes the complaint or it may be made on their Web site "contact us" e-mail. They do not respond directly, but they do consider the complaint when creating future product names, promotional ads, etc.
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - The filmmakers who won acclaim for their documentary focusing on the so-called troop greeters at Bangor International Airport are again using Maine as a backdrop.
The first feature film by Aron Gaudet and Gita Pullapilly is set among the blue potato farms in Van Buren in northern Maine. "Beneath the Harvest Sky" focuses on two best friends, the challenges of life in rural America and the illegal drug trade between Maine and Canada.
It debuts Sunday at the Toronto Film Festival.
The husband-and-wife team previously collaborated on "The Way We Get By," a documentary that followed the trials and tribulations of several of the so-called troop greeters who've made it their mission to thank troops whose transports stop in Bangor while returning from war or heading overseas.
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Greetings, all.
I am a new member here (in the forum), although I have visited the site quite often, always leaving it with a sense of awe for the talents and results displayed on the site.
Also, I am an avid gamer and absolutely adore the game Formula D (hence the title of this thread).
Although I have tried to make a few tracks myself, my technical know-how of how to make printable digital tracks is very (extremely) limited as my brain cannot comprehend PhotoShop or similar programs so I am hoping for some help here.
Project Scope:
Custom map(s?) to help extend the meagre existing expansions which consist of 3 map-packs with 2 tracks per pack.
I hope the kind soul who takes this job on is open for ideas, suggestions and constructive critique as I am hoping for an open dialogue as the work progresses.
I would like the first track to be in a modern, urban environment (preferably based on a real life map but in no way a must).
Design Concept:
The idea for the track is street-racing.
I have a few "special sections" I would like to have incorporated into the track, if possible:
* 1 intersection
* 1 carcrash site with a few "dangerous ground" markers
* 2 2-laned police barricades, forcing the gamers to snake and risking collision with eachother
* 1 very tight hairpin
Number of maps:
1 urban map to start with, possibly more at a later date.
I am sorry, I do not understand technical jargong and possess no technical skill whatsoever.
All I can say is that I would like the map to be printable...
Flexible. I have no set date, although I would prefer sooner rather than later.
$5, payable via Paypal upon delivery of the final files.
As I am unemployed, my budget is very limited but feel that anyone willing to help me out deserves some kind of compensation for their time.
Jesper Strid
Please use subject line Formula D track
As you might have noticed, the english language is not my native tongue but I hope my wishes can be understood.


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This common skin problem causes brown to gray-brown patches on the face. During pregnancy, due to hormonal changes, most doctors believe that the combination of elevated estrogen and progesterone interacts with the ultraviolet energy in the sun's rays.
Melasma is typically preventable if the proper precaution to protect the skin are taken. Broad spectrum sunscreen is the best form of prevention. Melasma can disappear after hormone levels return to normal. Numerous post-partum treatments are available. Always check with your dermatologist.
It's no secret that your body undergoes a variety of changes during pregnancy, but many expectant mothers are surprised to learn that skin changes are among them. During pregnancy, levels of the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone, which are vital to fetal development, change drastically. The sudden sharp increase in these hormones poses the risk for potential side effects to many systems and parts of the body, including the skin.
Melasma is one of the most common skin complaints among pregnant women. The condition is marked by brown patches of discoloration on the face and, sometimes, the body. Although doctors do not fully understand the cause of melasma, most believe that the combination of elevated estrogen and progesterone interacts with the ultraviolet energy in the sun's rays. This interaction then triggers specialized cells in your body called melanocytes to produce excess skin pigment, resulting in brown spots. Pregnant women with darker skin, such as those who are Hispanic, Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern, African-American and Mediterranean, are most likely to develop melasma.
Although melasma poses no risk for complications to you or your baby, the discoloration that it causes on the cheeks, forehead and nose usually lasts for several months after delivery. In the meantime, melasma negatively impacts your self-esteem as you become adjusted to both your new pregnant and postpartum figures.
Typically, melasma is preventable if you take the proper precautions to protect your skin. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that all women who suffer from melasma apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen (one that is capable of blocking both UVA and UVB rays) for every two hours of sun exposure; however, pregnant women like you must take special precautions when selecting sunscreens. Many sunscreen products contain harsh chemicals that may be unsafe for your baby, making it important to fully research any sunscreen prior to using it during your pregnancy.
The Belli Anti Chloasma Facial Sunscreen SPF 25 is an OB-GYN recommended sunscreen that has undergone highly sophisticated teratology screenings to ensure its safety for developing babies. The sunscreen is available for purchase on its own as well as in a kit with the pregnancy-friendly Acne Cleansing Facial Wash, which battles hormone-related acne flare-ups.
Many herbal blends and tinctures are advertised on the market for the treatment of melasma. Unfortunately, natural remedies are not regulated by the FDA, so it is difficult to tell what products are truly safe. Never start using a natural product for melasma treatment, even a topical one, without first consulting your OB-GYN.
Some women do find that applying natural lemon juice provides moderate relief from melasma. To avoid exposure to chemical preservatives, always opt for fresh lemons rather than bottled lemon juice if you choose to try this home remedy. For best results, dilute the lemon juice with water and apply the solution directly to the affected area.
After you have delivered and finished breastfeeding, there are numerous over-the-counter products that you can use to fade melasma discoloration. Products that contain hydroquinone, kojic acid or glycolic acid are typically among those most effective.
La Roche Posay Mela-D Pigment Control Concentrated Dark Spot Correcting Serum is clinically proven to reduce dark spots by 48 percent with 3 months of use. The topical serum uses kojic acid as its primary active ingredient.
The Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum is another favorite for melasma sufferers. The serum uses concentrated vitamin C from the natural extracts of wine grapes to eliminate dark spots. The serum is available for purchase individually or as part of the four-piece Caudalie Vinoperfect Anti-Dark Spot and Radiance Set for the ultimate in skin lightening.


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Through every twist, turn, and dive, Colossal Coaster World will challenge kids to face their fears and trust God. There's excitement around every curve as kids learn that God has given them a spirit of power, love, and sound judgment. This evangelistic VBS is the ultimate ride. At the end of the week, kids will want to do it all over again!
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#InstagramDiary: My Design Indaba 2014 Experience
I awoke on Monday morning with a sensory overload hangover and I'm blaming the 2014 Design Indaba Expo, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from Friday 28 February to Sunday 2 March, 2014 for that, Cape Town's creative piece de resistance!
#Instagram Diary: Groote Post, Groote Delight
Monday 23 September, 2013, saw me heading out of the Mother City along the West Coast road and bouncing in a mini van through the veld towards the Darling Hills where, between the Kapokberg on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, lies a gem of a wine farm called Groote Post.
My Big Bottle Festival Experience in Instagram
Saturday 24 August, 2013 found me wandering around the elegant Cellars-Hohenhort Hotel in Constantia at the third annual Big Bottle Festival, a rather a posh event, what with the Bentley and Lamborghini flanking the entrance way and the sound of high heels clicking across the conservatory floor (at least my sneakers were from Paul Smith!).
My Montagu Adventure on Instagram
Route 62 is one of the most stunning drives in the Western Cape, possibly in the whole of South Africa, and it's one of my favourites. It leads to some of the most picturesque towns and villages in the province, like Montagu.
Five amazing places for tea in Cape Town
Drinking tea is a gentle, languid pastime and there's no shortage of amazing places to indulge in an excellent blend in our gorgeous Mother City. I did a tea meander in the Cape Town CBD and surrounds, and these are a few amazing places to sip and savour the leaves – be they from Ceylon, China, prepared by the Earl, or plucked in the Cederberg, like our local pride and joy, rooibos.
My Good Food & Wine Show experience in Instagram
I confess this was my first visit to the Good Food & Wine Show in a long time. With more than 200 stands in the vast CTICC venue over four days from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 May, 2013, I was amazed at the event's growth over the last few years. The stalls, some far more fabulous than others in both product and appearance, offered everything from food and wine to everything in between that relates to the home.
Top stylish shopping spots in Cape Town: an Instagram essay
As far as my favourite stores in Cape Town's CBD go, these five are at the top of my list at the moment. I tend to shop where products stand out by way of design and quality, and where I know I'll always get amazing service.
Top 5 delectable places to eat in tasty Cape Town: an Instagram essay
I love seeking out the best food and drink in tasty Cape Town, and then letting fellow foodies know when I find it. It can be anything from haute cuisine or a plate of salad at a deli to a craft beer, a glass of wine or a cup of coffee. If it's great, I'll Instagram it immediately it and show it off to my followers.