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Luxury. Affordability. Centrally Located...You've found your place to stay in Maui. We've always felt it was possible to be comfortable in a Maui vacation rental without spending an arm and a leg. This affordable condo is proof. It's true we could charge more per night, but that's not what's important to us. Thanks to everyone who has sent us kind words describing their wonderful stay in our condo. That's what drives us and every new customer provides us with another chance to prove our point over and over again. We want you to come back to our vacation rental next year and the year after that!
Breathtaking 1bd/1ba South Kihei condo available now! It is situated in Kalama Terrace, a well maintained complex that has a beautiful pool, BBQ grills, laundry facility on-site. The condo is 2 blocks from Charlie Young and beautiful Kamaole I. Watch the whales, listen the waves, enjoy beautiful sunsets. This condo is loaded and has everything necessary for an enjoyable Maui vacation.
South Maui is one of the best vacation spots in America. With great weather year round and some of the nation's best vacation activities, it's no wonder Maui has been voted '#1 Island Destination' (by Conde Nast Traveler magazine). South Maui 's 'Gold Coast area of Kihei - Wailea provides the best sun and beaches on the island with the best value for your Hawaiian vacation dollar. Make your tropical island escape perfect by experiencing the natural wonders of beautiful Maui. Cruise vibrant blue waters to Molokini crater-island to snorkel with exotic reef fish and rare Hawaiian sea turtles. Experience Polynesian culture at an exciting luau or discover the thrill of biking down Haleakala volcano. Discover the island 's legendary beauty by helicopter capturing the grandeur of Hana 's tropical rainforest or lush Iao Valley. Explore Hawaii 's tropical ocean environment at Maui Ocean Center 's aquarium or take an exciting whale watching cruise as you learn fascinating facts about Maui.
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|Dec 31 2016
|Check In: 2 p.m. Check Out: 10 a.m.
|Lodging tax: 11.42%
|Deposits: $200 non-refundable deposit required upon booking (applied to your stay.) 11.42% tax and an $80 cleaning fee will also be applied. Cancellations: No refund will be given to reservations canceled within 30 days of arrival. If the reservation is canceled before the 30 days, only the deposit will be forfeited. No refund or changes to arrival date will be granted within 30 days of arrival.
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"Just wanted to let you know that we had a marvelous time and absolutely loved our stay in your condo. Everything we needed was there and it was just a PERFECT place for us to stay. You have it decorated so cool. We loved the pool, and the neighbors were so friendly. It was such a great location for us to just go do whatever we wanted (from Bad Ass coffee to BIG BEACH). I would rent your vacation rental from you again in a heartbeat. AMAZING is all I can say. We thank you for offering it to us. We will contact you again!!!" -Bev from Spokane, Washington
"Hi Courtney, I wanted to let you know that we loved your condo. To be honest I wasn't expecting much because of the price you gave us, but I was very surprised when we opened the door and looked in. The place is beautiful. My wife loved the colors. The building was very quiet, which was nice. No parties or loud music....everything looks good. Looks like we will be return customers. We are trying to figure out when we can come next year. Hope your rates don't climb like gas around here. Thanks for everything!" -Nick from Illinois
"Wanted to let you know what a great time we had staying at your condo! It is incredibly adorable and I loved the decor- same colors as I have in my house so it really felt like home..... It's the absolute perfect location and for the price- we were able to extend our time there just because of the price you offer. The swimming pool and grounds were exceptionally clean as was your condo. We took in the whole Maui experience and would definitely stay at your cheap vacation rental again- WE LOVED IT! Thanks so much!" -Duane and Paula from Washington
"Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your Maui condo - it is absolutely awesome!! It was our little home away from home. you did asuch a great job decorating & we had everything we needed.. We had some friends over for dinner & they too were impressed. Thank you again, we will be back except next time we're going to bring our entire family!" -Nan and Jim from the Pacific Northwest
"I wanted to let you know that we loved your condo. To be honest I wasn't expecting much because of the price you gave us, but I was very surprised when we opened the door and looked in. The place is beautiful. My wife loved the colors. The building was very quiet, which was nice. No parties or loud music.Just to give you an update on the place. Looks like we will be return customers. We are trying to figure out when we can come to your cheap vacation rental next year. Hope your rates don't climb like gas around here. Thanks for everything." -N.T. from California


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(WOMENSENEWS)--What makes particular bodies or activities "ugly" and "disgusting"?
One way is to put a label on them that says so. Ageism in America has done just that to the bodies of midlife and older women. For a symptom of this, check out the powerful new documentary called "Still Doing It: The Intimate Lives of Women over Sixty-Five," directed by Deirdre Fishel.
There you will find a 75-year-old man named Bill, who apparently feels fine about about his own appearance. Bill admits: "There is an embedded prejudice against women who look old," but to him older women are just "a challenge to look at."
Positive aging, however, says that times have changed.
And here comes Dove with a new ad campaign that features a woman named Irene, aged 95, of London, with bare shoulders and a bright silk turban.
On its Web site, Dove's "Campaign for Beauty" asks site visitors to vote on Irene's looks. "Wrinkled?" or "Wonderful?" it asks us to choose.
Gray or Gorgeous?
The next photo is of Merlin, aged 45, with long silvery hair. "Gray?" or "Gorgeous?" is the choice they give us this time.
The Dove people are obviously tickled pink about how anti-ageist and countercultural the campaign must prove they are. They've discovered women don't like the beauty myths! They trumpet a study they conducted that found only 2 percent of women around the world believe they are beautiful. What a vast potential market for products!
I want to give Dove some credit for the photos of Irene and Merlin. They're as well lit and carefully posed as those of the young models who otherwise dominate the site. But one viewer saw right through the labels. "I'm really ticked off that I couldn't vote for both 'wrinkled' and 'beautiful,'" she wrote.
And that's the point. Why not gray and gorgeous? Why not wrinkled and beautiful? Why the antithesis?
Women willing to judge Irene Sinclair's looks at 95 had voted 7,800 for "wrinkled" and 23,000 for "wonderful." Those writing in to the site say what we are supposed to say at older ages. "I'm just 50, but I take pride in my gray hair and lines--I've earned them."
Internalizing Ageism
Such positive-aging pronouncements notwithstanding, women all too often internalize Bill's sexist ageism, turning the knife against themselves. Take Ruth, a subject of "Still Doing It," a woman in her 60s in a happy new relationship with a same-age man.
In one scene shortly after Bill talks about the "challenge" of looking at an older woman's body, we see Ruth showering and toweling off her compact, athletic body. A younger woman in the audience said to me later that during that scene she had been thinking, "I could look that good when I get to be 60-plus." Another said, reflectively, "I'm about her age and have the same nice build. I could look good in a movie too."
But Ruth herself believes what the culture tells her.
When she thinks of beauty, "The visions in my mind . . . are not of a woman 65," she says. "An attractive, sexy woman [in my mind] is young." Does she think Harry's body is unappealing, or only her own?
In fact, the only person in Fishel's fascinating movie who speaks as if he has been undoing his ageism is a 30-ish man named Eric who is having a love affair with a woman 40 years his senior, the voluptuous Betty Dodson. He doesn't want to hear Betty talk about her body as "older" or "aging," as if that were a tragedy. "It would start to wear, I would get tired of hearing it."
Esthetics Matters in Sex
Esthetics matters in sex. Magazines, full of Photo-Shopped perfection, and films, similarly skewed, make people feel ashamed of their bodies. Even at very young ages.
In a British interview study by sociologist Melissa Tyler published in Sexualities, a young woman named Stephanie said of magazine advertising, "It probably makes people feel that they don't have a very good sex life . . . or life in general really . . . Because their body isn't the way it should be then their sex life [cannot] be any good . . .They can't be any good at it."
Sex surveys indicate that everyone--gay, lesbian, or straight--is doing some variation of "it" regardless of age--if they can find a partner. (The notion that people choose to become celibate after some undisclosed age is simply false.) Presumably older people find their older partners' bodies appetizing, but how sad it would be if they couldn't.
What painful confusion Americans must be in, between the warping of our minds by the cult of youth and misinformation about the sex lives of midlife and old people.
By their college years, many women and men anticipate becoming unattractive and asexual as they get older--and "older" to them means 30. Our commerce in aging, with its billions of dollars reminding us daily that we need expensive surgeries and pills more and more with every passing year, makes aging-past-youth a curse in America.
How could we correct our vision, and see normal everyday bodies, with some age on them, as magical, fleshy, individual and desirable to some beloved partner?
For me, all this began to happen in the steam room at my mother's Florida condo 20 years ago, when I was a shy pale New Englander surrounded by hefty European-Americans who had been hanging out nude in steam rooms for 50 or 60 or 70 years, eschewing towels and sighing with happiness. There wasn't much conversation. I just got a big radiant eyeful of pulchritude in later life.
Unlike Ruth, these women were zaftig.
Women who try for the Nancy Reagan look as they age so they can get into a size 2, often seem emaciated, brittle. Not so the denizens of the white-tiled chamber. Naked and unself-conscious, my sisters in steam looked utterly comfortable in their filled-out, rosy, soft, glistening skins. The chiaroscuro of roundnesses was an esthetic pleasure. I thought, "Renoir would have loved them."
We have a long way to go before we can look at ourselves and others at any age appreciatively. But if we want to improve self-esteem, sex and romance across the life course, liking what we see in our sisters is one good place to start.
Margaret Morganroth Gullette is the author, most recently, of "Aged by Culture" (University of Chicago Press, 2004). An earlier book, "Declining to Decline," won the Emily Toth Award as the "best feminist book on American popular culture." She is a resident scholar at the Women's Studies Research Center, Brandeis.
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How to make your own free ground effects body kit & spoiler.
We fit my friend's car with a tight and affordable cardboard ground effects body kit and spoiler. To order your very own kit, email me and Ill let you know of the closest dumpster where you can make your own.
Body kit is rugged up to 80 mph. After that, no guarantees.
we did this today after lunch.
ive done it before on my own car and its somewhat durable..
be careful tho. seriously. one time we were heading to this little gettogether and we were on the interstate following this girl (only person that knew the way there). So I'm driving, and im like, ok I gotta stay in the slow lane so my ground effects dont ****in fly off lol. i saw em wobbling a little in the rear view already at 75mph. i was praying they wouldnt fall off
anyway the chick who's leading us there gets in the fast lane (new supra) gets up to 85 is passing slow cars and **** so I have no choice but to speed up and catch her.and what do u know, we hear a VOOSH(guy behind me layed on his horn he thought it was gonna hit his car i guess ) and in my rear view i see my spoiler fly off and the rear part of it is banging on the trunk.so i end up pulling into their driveway with everyone outside, with my ghetto cardboard ground kit dragging the ground up under the car.
so if u do this try to go as slow as possible. you dont need to speed anyway.
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can prob make your own with bleach etc....there is something called the anarchists cookbook...one of the most informative pieces of dubious literature in history
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No matter what business we're in, most of us are swamped by emails, not to mention texts and instant messages. We're always fighting to stay afloat against the rising flood waters. Yet it often seems that the more messages we answer, or the faster we reply, the worse it gets.
While "teamwork" may sound like the newest business buzz word, it's actually been around for quite a while. What started as a way to increase productivity in a company has evolved to an actual science today with measurable results.
While it seems like issues around social media in the workplace have exploded in recent years, they have actually been around since the dawn of email. Back in those days, employers questioned things like whether they could restrict personal use of work email accounts or limit what was said in emails about the company. Could employees be terminated for breaching a company's email policy?
Fast forward to today and the questions are strikingly similar: Can employees be fired for tweeting or posting on Facebook about their company? What if those posts are critical?


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I wasn't aware of the rule, but I am now. Thanks.
A 2001 photo of the Lea Theater in Lovington.
Now that the plagiarism has been removed, would it not be a good idea to remove the post pointing it out? It serves no purpose now, and could be potentially embarrassing to Ken. (Hint: if you reword the same description to fit your own personality, it is no longer plagiarism…you can still convey the same information, just in an original way. It's no longer illegal after that.)
I lived in Lovington for a few months with my family and would walk to the Lea to watch movies. My how times have changed I was only eight years old and it was 10 blocks to get there.
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This arc was a long one. It started off kind of random, but these last two episodes have tied everything together nicely. For the first time, the mystery isn't the main focus. No, these two episodes were all about expectations and character development.
Maya and Satoshi are both dealing with unexpected personal issues. The drama heats up out of nowhere. After watching these episodes it's hard to look at them the same way.
Once again Oreki steals the spotlight. But this time he uses his detective work to get what he wants, and blackmailed the culprit. This showed a different side of Oreki, one that even managed to shock Satoshi.
The theme of the last episode was people taking their gifts for granted. It struck a powerful chord because I think everybody knows someone like that. They're talented, but they could care less. This is frustrating for friends who wish they could do those things. Overall this was one of the best arcs yet. (Rating: 9/10)


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Cryptographic module validations
All Apple FIPS 140-2 Conformance Validation Certificates can be found on the CMVP vendor page.
iOS 9
- Apple iOS FIPS Cryptographic Modules v6.0
- Compliant devices
- Crypto Officer Role Guide for FIPS 140-2 Compliance iOS 9 (PDF)
- CoreCrypto #2594: Module certificate and security policy (PDF)
- CoreCrypto Kernel #2609: Module certificate and security policy (PDF)
iOS 8
- Apple iOS FIPS Cryptographic Modules v5.0
- Compliant devices
- Crypto Officer Role Guide for FIPS 140-2 Compliance iOS 8 (PDF)
- CoreCrypto #2396: Module certificate and security policy (PDF)
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iOS 7
- Apple iOS FIPS Cryptographic Modules 4.0
- Compliant devices
- Crypto Officer Role Guide for FIPS 140-2 Compliance iOS 7 (PDF)
- CoreCrypto#2020: Module certificate and security policy (PDF)
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Security configuration guides
Security-focused organizations provide well defined and vetted guidance for how to configure various platforms for accepted use. Security Configuration Guides provide an overview of features in OS X and iOS that you can use to enhance protection; this is known as "hardening your device." Worldwide governments have collaborated with Apple and developed guides designed to give instructions and recommendations for maintaining a more secure environment.
To use these guides, you should be an experienced user or system administrator, be familiar with the user interface, and have some working knowledge of management tools for the target platform. It's beneficial to be familiar with basic networking concepts. Certain instructions in the guides are complex, and deviation could result in adverse effects or reduced protection. Thoroughly test any changes made to your device's settings before deployment.
iOS 9
iOS Security Guide (PDF)
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iOS Hardening Guide (PDF)
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iOS Hardening Guide (PDF)
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Common Criteria Certification
The goal, as stated by the Common Criteria community, is for an internationally approved set of security standards to provide a clear and reliable evaluation of the security capabilities of Information Technology products. By providing an independent assessment of a product's ability to meet security standards, Common Criteria Certification gives customers more confidence in the security of Information Technology products and leads to more informed decisions.
Through a Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA), twenty-six member countries have agreed to recognize the certification of Information Technology products with the same level of confidence. Membership along with the depth and breadth of Protection Profiles continues to grow on a yearly basis to address emerging technology. This agreement permits a product developer to pursue a single certification under any one of the Authorizing Schemes.
Those unfamiliar with the relatively recent restructuring of the certification approach under the new Common Criteria, should take notice that there is no longer any reference to Evaluated Assurance Levels (EAL#). Previous Protection Profiles (PP) were archived and have begun to be replaced with the development of targeted Protection Profiles focusing on specific solutions and environments. In a concerted effort to ensure continued mutual recognition across all CCRA members, the International Technical Community (iTC) continues to drive all future PP development and updates towards Collaborative Protection Profiles (cPP) which are developed from the start with involvement from multiple schemes.
Apple began pursuing certifications under this new Common Criteria restructure with selected PPs starting in early 2015. Apple's publicly identified, active, and completed certifications are listed below.
MDF PP v2.0
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Technology type: Mobility
Completion Date: 2016.01.28
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Technology type: Virtual Private Network
Completion Date: 2016.03.10
MDM Agent EP v2.0
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Technology type: Mobility
Completion Date: ETA: Q2CY16
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2 "Product In Process" with CCTL (Common Criteria Testing Laboratory)
Published major version updates to Protection Profiles by the Common Criteria community are generally expected to follow a 12-18 month cadence with additional or updated Security Functional Requirements (SFRs). Under the Common Criteria Portal, you can find a complete list of Protection Profiles (PPs), Collaborative Protection Profiles (cPPs) along with their validity dates. You can also locate them under your Scheme of choice such as the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) which is the US scheme.
Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC)
The goal, as stated at the Commercial Solutions for Classified, is as follows:
U.S. Government customers increasingly require immediate use of the market's most modern commercial hardware and software technologies within National Security Systems (NSS) in order to achieve mission objectives. Consequently, the National Security Agency/Central Security Service's (NSA/CSS) Information Assurance Directorate (IAD) is developing new ways to leverage emerging technologies to deliver more timely IA solutions for rapidly evolving customer requirements.
NSA/CSS's Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Program has been established to enable commercial products to be used in layered solutions protecting classified NSS data. This will provide the ability to securely communicate based on commercial standards in a solution that can be fielded in months, not years.
There are an ever increasing number of classified environments that have desired to deploy Apple solutions, but have been held back for product certification reasons. With Apple's pursuit of Common Criteria Certifications against the Protection Profiles noted above, it's enabled Apple products to be listed and available on the CSfC Components List. Once additional Common Criteria Certifications of Apple products have begun against each of the related protection profiles, the corresponding Apple components will be submitted for acceptance on the CSfC Components List and added to the table below.
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iOS 9
Pre-qualification PP: MDFPP 2.0 [PP_MD_v2.0]
Completion date: 2016.01.28
IPSec VPN Client
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Pre-qualification PP: VPN IPSec Client PP v1.4 [PP_VPN_IPSEC_CLIENT_v1.4]
Completion date: 2016.03.10
1 "Product In Evaluation" with NIAP (National Information Assurance Partnership)
2 "Product In Process" with CCTL (Common Criteria Testing Laboratory)
Now, there are also an increasing number of classified environments in countries other than the United States which have come forward and requested Apple products be submitted to their programs similar to CSfC as well. If you're an authorized agent of your government's solutions program similar to NSA's CSfC and are interested in getting Apple products on your equivalent Components List, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Specification: Model No TST-03K Voltage 110V/60HZ 220V/50HZ Power 1800W 2200W 2500W 3000W Working size 38*38CM, 40*50CM, 40*60CM, 50*65CM, Special size upon order Time range 0-999S Temperature r ...Keyword : heat printing equipment
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26 print sandpaper lower case letters. Consonants are on pink wooden boards and vowels on blue wooden boards. Includes an extra y on the blue board.Keyword : educational equipment
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Golden Bead Thousand Cube Used in a number of mathematical activities to help the child to understand the decimal system and in working out addition, subtraction, multiplication and division sums. Keyword : educational equipment
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Teen Boards (Wooden box with 2 boards with wooden numerals teaching the numbers 11-19) and Tens Boards (Wooden box with 2 boards teaching the numbers 11-99). Keyword : educational equipment
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A "hard rock" song idea based on a couple of riffs. Guitar solo in at 2:20. Enjoy and comment.
A ROCKER! It's a little long, but it's also a very moody song idea that's got some intersting transitions.
Bluesy, mellow shuffle with a lazy/tired guitar solo comes in at about 4:40.
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A mellow song idea.
a happy little jam that needs more time to "grow."
Ballad with a nice mix of acoustic guitars, electric guitar, and drums.
Upbeat song for expressing remembrance.
It started out as something of a folk and jazz mixture that evolved into what I hear as a Chuck Magione, Charles Mingus, Miles Davis-influenced mixture of sound.
Blues music. A strange, original blues song I wrote one evening. A guitar solo comes in at about 4:15.
Melodic rock music.
My first jazzy tune!
A ROCKER! Just an instrumental jam so far. A guitar solo is featured at 2:13. Thanks for listening.


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Nothing says, Valentine's Day like Red Velvet!! I made a few batches
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Red Velvet....If you please.
Nothing says, Valentine's Day like Red Velvet!! I made a few batches
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OMG!! These look delish! Can I come over right now? Seriously too cute! Happy 100th post! I love your blog and I think you do a fab job of serving us up some yummy goodness. Happy Wednesday! ;)ReplyDelete
Great job with these cupcakes, they look adorable! Congrats on your 100th post.ReplyDelete
So darling! You did a beautiful job with these. Red velvet always seems to please most people, I have found and the color is just lovely. Congrats on your 100th post. I won't presume to tell you what to do with your blog as I think that is a personal decision based on what is going in your life. Whatever you do will be perfect, I bet.ReplyDelete
I never met a cupcake I didn't like and those look perfect for Valentine's day! Congratulations on your 100th post!ReplyDelete
I don't think I've ever seen cupcakes cuter than this! This post is clearly is a reflection of your great cooking AND decorating skills :) Congrats on your 100th post!ReplyDelete
You are so talented. You make everything look amazing! I can't wait to see your next 100 posts and what you do with your blog! xoReplyDelete
Love those cupcakes...you decorate with such flare! I'de like to see more of anything you want to blog about! My blog is random depending on the day - like a box of chocolates, Forrest :-)ReplyDelete
Ahh...love red velvet! Nice job on the cupcakes - and I must say, I love your blog just the way it is! = )ReplyDelete
Yes please! :) Those look soooo good my dear, love me some red velvet! They are so adorable too, you just amaze me girly!! :)ReplyDelete
YUM!! They look so delicious and cute!! :) I love your blog. I enjoy reading it all so whatever you post on I will enjoy!ReplyDelete
Yum, yum, yum. Red Velvet are the only cupcakes I like! My hips thank you cause that is where they are going to end up!ReplyDelete
these look so yummy and so pretty too! Might have to whip up a batch!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the recipe!
oooh I do! (Love that song!)ReplyDelete
Congrats on your 100th post - so fun!
I really need to master gluten-free red velvet cupcakes. Okay any gf cupcakes. These look so good!!ReplyDelete
ps-love the LA post below, too. Great pics and that fire escape is so PRETTY WOMAN!
I want to see more of YOU and your daily life! :) Where do you get all these cute ideas???ReplyDelete
I love daily life stuff, I love to see where people live, and I love dinner parties you might have..ReplyDelete
These look BEAUTIFUL! Such fluffy, soft frosting:) I've only recently started following your blog, but I LOVE it!ReplyDelete
Val I am heading over now. My FAVORITE cake EVER!!! So no need for dinner tonight we can have some wine and red velvet sounds perfect!!! I am itching to make red velvet for Valentines but have been holding off. I have no idea what for so lets dive in.ReplyDelete
Happy 100th post! These are sooo cute, Val! And who doesn't like Red Velvet? Perfect for this time of year. :)ReplyDelete
I love your blog so keep doing what you do!
wahoo to 100! red velvet is definitely a fav-and makes for such a pretty little cupcake!ReplyDelete
happy 100th post :) i love red velvet..can't beat it with cream cheese frosting.ReplyDelete
YUUUUUUUM! Now i want a cupcake :)ReplyDelete
Your cupcakes are adorable! Congrats on the 100th post!!ReplyDelete
Those look delicious! I love your blog! Congrats on you 100th post!ReplyDelete
To many more!
Congrats on your 100th post! Your blog is beautiful just the way it is. I sure wish I had as many followers as you...ReplyDelete
Val - These look amazing. Red Velvet was our wedding cake flavor (Xmas wedding) and my kids favorite these days. I need to make these for Valentine's Day. Thanks so much! Congrats on 100!ReplyDelete
well these are just beautiful! You are so talented!! And many congrats on the 100th!! I have no feedback except for keep it up!!ReplyDelete
Hi, Val! I wanted to stop by for a visit, and say "thank you" for commenting on my blog post. Your red velvet cupcakes look delicious. They are one of my favorites...wish I had one now!! :)ReplyDelete
Congratulations on your 100th post. These cupcake are to die for. Great decorations on them. They scream Valentine's Day too.ReplyDelete
Happy 100th post Val! These babies look SO GOOD! I Love me some red velvet! YUMReplyDelete
These look sooo delicious Val! Congratulations on your 100th post :)ReplyDelete
Looking for something to make just like that for my neice who wants to bake for Valentines Day. I think I'll make these with her! They look deeelishh!ReplyDelete
red velvet is one of my favorites! your's look so professional. great job!ReplyDelete
just gorgeous! i'd happily gobble about five! happy 100th, love your blog!ReplyDelete
Val, congratulations. 100 posts is a milestone that most bloggers never reach. I can't wait for the next 100. I'm new to your blog but I really like the food and recipes you feature here. I definitely will be back. Your cupcakes are otherworldly and really demand to be tried. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...MaryReplyDelete
congrats on your 100 posts!! gorgeous little treats. i love your recipes, so keep those coming :)ReplyDelete
Yummy yummy! Red velvet is my absolute favorite!!!ReplyDelete
...I love your blog just the way it is!! :)
Uh oh -- now I'm craving cupcakes ;) I'm going to have to bookmark this one!ReplyDelete
congrats! 100 is a big one!!ReplyDelete
tell me more abt these little containers of cupcakes- they look too cute for words!
Congratulations on 100 posts!! I love the variety of things you post about. Like the la photos in the post below. And then cupcakes in this post.ReplyDelete
And now I'm drooling!!
Gave you a shout-out on my blog! Told you those L.A. photos you posted inspired me. = )ReplyDelete
Check it out! http://www.thesweetlifestudio.blogspot.com/
Have a great day!
Yummy! Congrats on reaching 100! Here's to 100 more. From the looks of this post, more recipes please :) Thanks for stopping by!ReplyDelete
Happy 100th posts!!ReplyDelete
I would like to see more of you and your decorating ideas!! I LOVE your recipes! (especially your chicken carbonara one)
Happy 100th post and valentine's day. These cupcakes are so sexy in red.ReplyDelete
thanks for the recipe. Red Velvet is my weakness.ReplyDelete
Your kids really hit the ultimate jackpot
These look crazy good!~ My husband just had red velvet ice cream and baskin and robbins...it was so good!ReplyDelete
These cupcakes look absolutely delicious! I've never made a Red Velvet cake or cupcakes and now I really want to give it a try.ReplyDelete
These are GORGEOUS! I am so in the mood to bake. And love your new jewelery in your latest post too. The blue necklace is super cuteReplyDelete
Congratulations on 100 posts! I love blogs that feature daily life. :)ReplyDelete
gorgeous! red velvet and cream cheese...how can ya go wrong! nice presentationReplyDelete
Happy 100th post Val !!! What delicious looking cupcakes! Yumm! You really have the most beautiful food over here! lol! I love your blog and always enjoy my visits!! :)ReplyDelete
The cupcakes are gorgeous! I love how you wrapped them! Congrats on your 100th post!ReplyDelete
Hi Val- I was just rereading through some of my comments. Thank you for your sweet words about Owen the wonder dog! So, i popped over here and read your brief bio and you had me at coffee and carbs. Yes! oh, and Target. I don't read cookbooks, but I do read Pottery Barn catalogs as if they were a magazine. It takes me longer to read aPB catalog than an issue of People! I don't read cookbooks, probablly because I don't always follow a recipe. But, I love carbs so i will be back! lauraReplyDelete
These are truly adorable! WOW!ReplyDelete
These are truly adorable! WOW!ReplyDelete


text: Essen, 12 July 2012, RWE Innogy GmbH Deutsch Builders of German offshore wind farms submit research report on noise mitigation Largest noise mitigation project in the German Baltic Sea successfully completed Unprecedented database created Important research impetus to improve noise mitigation for sea mammals Eight builders and operators of German offshore wind farms presented the final report on the ESRa noise mitigation project today. The research project tested various new noise reduction systems designed to mitigate the spread of ramming noise when installing foundations for offshore wind farms. The initiative aims to protect porpoises during the construction of offshore wind power plants.To this end, a field test was conducted in the German Baltic Sea approximately three kilometres off Travemünde in August last year. A total of five novel noise mitigation systems were tested on an test pile in Neustädter Bucht. The companies Bard Engineering, DONG Energy, EnBW Erneuerbare Energien, E.ON Climate Renewables, EWE Energie, RWE Innogy, Stadtwerke München and Vattenfall participate in the ESRa project. The project was additionally sponsored by the German Federal Environment Ministry. Different sound mitigation concepts were used on the so-called Brodtener pile in a water depth of about nine meters; they work with air-filled enveloping bodies, multi-layer hose curtains, bubble curtains and combinations of acoustic cladding and bubble curtains. All systems were used under identical ambient conditions: the test was designed to compare the potential noise mitigation levels with each other by way of a uniform measuring concept. Institut für Technische und Angewandte Physik (ITAP – Institute for Technical and Applied Physics) at Oldenburg developed a specific measuring and evaluation concept for underwater noise measurements. The institute also conducted and evaluated the measurements.Each of the noise mitigation systems manufactured as prototypes withstood the harsh conditions at sea and demonstrated the noise mitigating effect. When corrected for site-specific effects, the mitigation effect totalled up to nine decibel in the relevant range. This brought the noise level much closer to the noise emission limit of 160 decibel at a distance of 750 meters around the source of the noise. More research and development work is required on the basis of the ESRa project in order to meet the limit reliably in the future.The ESRa project is as yet the largest research initiative for underwater noise mitigation. A series of measurements have created an unprecedented database of over 650 data records. "The offshore wind industry takes the protection of the environment very seriously when building and operating offshore wind farms. Basic research like the ESRa project is extremely important for a better understanding of the effects on the maritime environment and to initiate further measures", explained Jörg Kuhbier, Chief Executive Officer of Stiftung Offshore-Windenergie (Offshore Wind Foundation). It provided major impetus to both the phenomenon of hydro sound, which has so far hardly been studied at all, and for the development of noise mitigation systems. The most important findings of the ESRa project were already presented in workshops to the manufacturers of the noise mitigation systems and the relevant approving authority. : This pressinformation is more than two years old


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SCOTT CITY - Vernon Edward Zimmerman, 67, died March 31, 2003, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.
Born June 8, 1935, in Fornfelt, son of the late Theodore Roosevelt and Anna Lee Cambron Zimmerman, he was a retired riverboat pilot and U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Scott City, Harold O. Grauel Masonic Lodge 672 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Shriner's Club and the Moolah Temple in St. Louis.
Survivors include: one son, Richard Zimmerman of Waltonville, Ill.; one daughter, Melinda Sides of Cape Girardeau; two brothers, Lloyd Zimmerman of Scott City and Douglas Zimmerman of Spokane, Wash.; and three grandchildren.
One daughter and one sister preceded him in death.
No visitation is scheduled.
A memorial service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. today at the First Assembly of God Church in Scott City with the Rev. Randy Morse, officiating.
Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel of Scott City is in charge of arrangements.


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Public Engagement Fellows Program
November 28th, 2012
This item was included in a Campus Kitchens email to its listserv, and might be worth passing along to applicable students graduating in May 2014.
Attention Engaged Students! The Institute for Public Engagement is launching the exciting new Public Engagement Fellows Program and invites you to an information session on Friday November 30 at 3.30 p.m. in Reynolda Hall Room 301. Tea and dessert will be served!
The Public Engagement Fellows Program is geared toward empowering students wanting to pursue careers and/or degrees in public service, public policy and public administration to meet their own set of academic, personal and professional goals through integrated academic learning and relevant public engagement experiences.
Twenty-five Public Engagement Fellows will be selected for 2012-13 academic year. Decisions will be announced beginning January 15, 2013. For more information and the Application see their website.


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MOREHOUSE -- Leon Harold Moore, 63, died May 13, 2005, at Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston.
Born Sept. 3, 1941, in Bessville, son of the late Carl James and Ida Pearl Trentham Moore, he was of the Pentecostal belief. He worked as a truck driver and mechanic before retiring.
His wife, Jo Moore, preceded him in death in June 1999.
In addition to his wife and parents, one daughter, Shelly Moore, preceded him in death.
Survivors include: two brothers, Ivan Moore and James Moore of Sikeston; three sisters, Viola Tibbles and Wilma Butler of Kennett and Kathy Morgan of Sikeston.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston, where services will be at 1 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Don Andrews, pastor of Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Poplar Bluff, will officiate.
Burial will follow in Kennett Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be: Chad Morgan, Trent Morgan, Mark Moore, Lannie Moore, Chris Butler and Devin Moore.


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Expect air pollution to settle into the Rogue Valley for Thanksgiving.
A strong temperature inversion will leave stagnating air trapped in the valley in the next few days, potentially causing air pollution to build up, weather forecasters say.
The National Weather Service issued an air stagnation advisory that will be in effect until 10 a.m. Friday.
The advisory says air quality will be compromised and could reach unhealthy levels for people with respiratory issues.
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Checking in on Olympic athletes with local ties
2012 Olympics
Cycling: In the men's BMX quarterfinals, David Herman and Connor Fields from the Chula Vista-based OTC squad advanced to today's 16-man semis. Teammate Nic Long, from El Capitan High, just missed advancing. World champion Sam Willoughby of Australia, who is now a San Diego resident, also sealed his spot in the semis.
Soccer: U.S. women's team, which includes Torrey Pines High alum Rachel Buehler, defeated Japan 2-1 for the gold medal.
Track & field: Olympic Training Center athlete Will Claye won a silver medal in the triple jump, going 57 feet, 9 3/4 inches. Alice Schmidt ran 2:01.63 in the women's 800 semifinals, but it was not enough to advance to the finals.
Water polo: U.S. women's team, which includes USDHS alum Kelly Rulon, defeated Spain 8-5 for the gold medal.
Cycling: Men's and women's semifinals and finals in BMX. Americans Alise Post and Brooke Crain will compete, along with David Herman and Connor Fields.
Kayak: La Jolla High and UCSD alum Carrie Johnson competes in K-1 200 meters.
Track & field: Brad Walker competes in the men's pole vault finals and Morgan Uceny in the women's 1,500 finals.
Kayak: Carrie Johnson looks to compete in K-1 200 meters final. Heats begin for San Diego resident Tim Hornsby in the men's K-1 200 meters.
Track & field: Bonsall's John Nunn competes in the men's 50K race walk. Chula Vista resident Rachel Seaman, who is competing for Canada, takes part in the women's 20K race walk.


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Patriots-Jets Highlight The Best Week Of NFL Football YetHere's a closer look at some of the best matchups on the schedule for Week 16 of the NFL season.
Jackson, Hoyer Ruled Out Sunday Vs. JetsThe Texans will be down a pair of starters in key home game. Plus, a pair of key reserves are questionable.
Texans Honor Military With Salute To Service WeekIt was a special day for Texans players as hosted members of the military at Thursday's practice. The meet-and-greet was preceded by an annual barbecue at NRG Stadium as part of the team's Salute to Service Week.
James Ihedigbo Says The Texans Won't Be Distracted By Hard Knocks
Derrick Mason Reflects On His NFL Career
Curtis Martin Discusses the State of the Running BackHall of Fame NFL Running Back Curtis Martin joins the Triple Threat from Radio Row in Phoenix. He and Ted catch up and discuss what it was like playing for Bill Parcells and Pete Carroll. They also get into the evolution of the Running Back position over the past several years.
New York Jets 2014 Season Recap: A Year To ForgetA year of promise turned into a nightmare for Rex Ryan and his New York Jets.
Keidel: Giving Thanks For SportsSince we are upon our great day of gratitude, a pretext for gorging on poultry and then taking our swollen torsos to the nearest television for some football, let's look to sports for reasons to give thanks.
Five Things: Jets vs. Patriots Thursday Night Rounduphe ice-cold Jets gave the red-hot Patriots all they could handle Thursday night, but a blocked field goal as time expired sealed a 27-25 New England victory. The Pats moved to 5-2 while the Jets lost their sixth straight, their longest streak under Rex Ryan, to fall to 1-6.
Eric Decker Plays Many Roles For The New York JetsThe Jets marquee offseason signing is more than just a number one receiver for Gang Green.
What The Texans Could Be In 2014: Part 1A five part series looking at 2013 NFL teams that the Texans could replicate this coming season.
Road Trip: NYC, Atlanta, H-TownBrien and Paul pack for a chance of snow as they head up to New York for their first guest on tonight's road trip. Joining the show from New York City is John Jastremski from "JJ After Dark" on WFAN. John talks about how much former Titan running back Chris Johnson will help the Jets' struggling offense. John believes that Johnson can still produce and will join the bundle of offensive weapons that were signed by the Jets in this past off-season. The boys head south to warmer climate in Atlanta, where they are joined by Dan Mathews from Football.com. Dan gives an update on Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray's highly anticipated pro-day.


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Definition of ground floor in English:
ground floor
The floor of a building at ground level: [as modifier]: a ground-floor flat
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- Opposite this is an anonymous-looking office building with a large ground-floor window.
- He said the attacker left by a taxi, only to return later on foot and smash a ground-floor window to the building.
get in on the ground floor
- informal Join an enterprise in its early stages: the scope for an entrepreneur to get in on the ground floor was obviousMore example sentences
- Make sure you get in on the ground floor early by checking these guys out.
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Start Date: May 13, 2009
End Date: May 12, 2014
Project Title 1: Crosses will be made between and among FHB resistance sources and regionally adapted germplasm. We plan to screen about 2,700 breeding lines from our program, including about 2,000 F5 lines, 400 preliminary yield trial lines, 200 advanced yield trial lines and varieties, and 100 other lines with very high levels of FHB resistance. We will also screen the Uniform Regional Scab Nursery in two field nurseries. All of these lines will be tested in at least two inoculated/misted field nurseries in 2009 and more advanced materials in three nurseries. Approximately 25 named varieties and 10-15 pre-release lines are tested each year for yield performance at 7 Minnesota locations. This information is not only useful to growers for variety selection on their own farm, but also for breeding programs regionally and globally for selection of parents for crossing. About 50 highly resistant lines from the germplasm introgression project will be evaluated in the FHB nurseries in 2009. We plan to submit ~1,000 F5 samples for marker assisted selection. Pre-screening any new resistance source (predominantly from the germplasm project currently funded through the former HGR), allows us to avoid materials containing these QTLs and focus our attention on materials containing potentially novel QTL. Project Title 2: One hundred and fifty F6-derived RIL from the cross Wheaton/PI 81971 are being used for QTL mapping. Phenotyping is complete and more than 200 SSRs have been mapped on a subset of 94 individuals. Markers in genomic regions suspected to be near FHB QTLs based on the analysis using 94 RILs will be assayed on the remaining 56 RILs to obtain a more accurate estimate of QTL effects. We developed a unique approach to QTL validation that is amenable to direct incorporation into breeding activities (Pumphrey et al., 2007). Currently, 11 F3 populations from cross combinations involving four highly resistant RILs from the Wheaton/PI 81971 population and three adapted spring wheat lines are available and advanced to the F4 generation for field screening in 2008 for agronomic screening before extracting QTL-NILs using markers. Homozygous QTL NILs will be developed from selected lines in 2009 in and evaluated to assess QTL effects in point inoculation trials in the greenhouse in Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 and field studies in 2010.


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[Update 6:02 pm: According to the folks over at HoustonTexans.com, the reason why the focus of their story was very different than the one in the Houston Chronicle is that they did not interview Robinson at the same time as the Chronicle did. Brooke Bentley and Randy McIlvoy were the ones conducting the video interview contained on the video below, and his comments to them are included in their entirety. I urge those interested in this story to listen for themselves to Robinson's words. Two different interviews, two different stories. -Steph]
I wish I had the answer to the question posed in the title of this post. So, just to let you know, I don't. I'm just trying to sort it out.
I'm often fascinated by how the same stories are reported in different ways. Cornerback Dunta Robinson's contract story is one. In the past, I tried to sort out differing views of how the whole franchise tag thing went down, and Robinson's recent comments have made things more muddled.
Check out two stories that discuss Robinson's comments he made to the media at a youth football camp hosted by Robinson, DeMeco Ryans and Andre Johnson.:
Houston Chronicle version of Robinson's comments:
Texans' Robinson outlines terms for return to team (That's the name of the Houston Chronicle hyperlink. On the online article, the headline is: "Robinson seeks no 2010 tag before showing up: CB plans to sit for a spell unless Texans comply").
If you are a Texan fan, you likely read this article when it came out. There's a discussion of what terms Robinson wants, and the only direct quote from Robinson about the terms is this one:
"Then they will not see me until sometime during the season. We're supposed to start talking about a way to get me on the field. If we can't come to any kind of terms, even on that, I probably won't be around until sometime during the season."
There's an allusion to him being willing to settle for a Albert Haynesworth deal that allows him to not be under the franchise tag next year if he meets certain incentives, and Robinson responds:
"That would be wonderful. I hope they do it, but you never know. I didn't think I'd be franchised, but I was."
As for his future with the team, his words are:
"I want to play football … I love Houston. I love running out on the field on Sundays with my teammates. I think this is going to be a great year for us. … I'd love to finish my career here, but I'm not going to take anything less than what I think I deserve."
Pravda Houston Texans online's version of the same story:
Robinson: "I want to retire a Texan"
The focus of the article is how Dunta Robinson wants a long term deal with the team and how he would love to retire as a Texan.
Though in the article, he discusses the contract dispute with the team, and at no point does it refer to Robinson wanting an Albert Haynesworth-type deal before he agrees to rejoin the team. The article characterizes his views this way:
Robinson said he still hopes to reach a long-term agreement with the Texans and that he would like to return to Reliant Stadium "as soon as possible."
"I want to re-start conversations with them, just to see if we can come to some type of conclusion," Robinson said. "Because at the end of the day, football is what I love to do.
What's particularly interesting to me about the HoustonTexans.com article is that it was re-published. The original version came out during the draft coverage. They republished it with a later date, I'm guessing so it would get seen.
To try to figure this out further, here's the HT.com video of the youth event where you can listen to some of Robinson's comments. Sometimes with video, you can get a better flavor of his comments, but really nothing new other than seeing the Texans players teach Houston-area kids football and life skills (and maybe Robinson talking a little about his knee):
So what is the real story?
Does Dunta Robinson feel that the only way he comes to the team in the offseason is if they work a Albert Haynesworth deal with him that allows him not to be franchised the next year if he meets certain incentives?
Or does Dunta Robinson want a long term deal with the team because he loves Houston and wants to retire a Texan (and of course, get the sort of security that a properly worded long term contract can provide)?
Those questions aren't ours to answer. We didn't hear it from him.
The Chronicle story says that the Texans aren't expected to work out the sort of Albert Haynesworth deal that Robinson wants.
At the time the franchise tag was applied, Rick Smith said that "It didn't work out, so we'll continue to work with him to try and get a deal done….At this point, he is upset. I think it's good to give it some time at this point. When that [negotiations] will pick back up, I don't know right now"
So either there's no deal expected to be reached or both sides are interested in getting a deal done.
Different stories, different feelings
The focus of the Chronicle story is Robinson's contractual demands that would allow him to test free agency. The focus of the HoustonTexans.com story is how Robinson wants a long term deal and wants to retire a Texan.
Why the difference? Maybe because the Texans understand how extremely angry fans can get at a player who is coming off of injury, demands the Fat Albert pro bowler treatment or else he is going to skip the offseason.
Even the biggest Robinson fans outside of his immediate family, when confronted with stories of his Haynesworthian contractual demands will likely say, "Hey Dunta, I love you man, but you're crazy."
What's Dunta's value?
When I'm talking about a players contractual value, let's put aside value relative to what police officers, school teachers and the like make. (Though that certainly drives the resentment of a player who refuses to show up to camp because he hasn't signed his franchise tag).
No, I'm talking about relative to what the market value for like-NFL players is. Here are various reports of what Robinson has already been offered:
February 16th from the Chronicle's John McClain in a chat:
"They're negotiating. He could be franchised, but I don't think they'll do that. They'll either sign him to a long-term deal or he'll be gone. I'm hearing he wants the $23 mil that Chris Gamble was guaranteed and they're offering in the neighborhood of $18 or $19. Andre Johnson got $15 two years ago. Mario got $26.3, I believe. Either way, Dunta will get the second-most guaranteed money in franchise history if he re-signs."
February 20th from McClain as the franchise tag happened:
Three cornerbacks signed recent deals, including one that set the barometer – Carolina's Chris Gamble, who entered the NFL in 2004, the same year as Robinson. In November, Gamble signed a six-year, $53-million contract that included $23 million guaranteed.
On Wednesday, Indianapolis re-signed Kelvin Hayden to a five-year, $43-million contract, including $22.5 million guaranteed.
April 25, 2008 from McClain after Robinson spoke recently:
"Before he was franchised, Robinson turned down a multiyear contract that included $23 million guaranteed."
When the offer is discussed, often people refer to Robinson turning down Chris Gamble money.
Contract valuation is difficult
What's interesting about Gamble's contract is that he worked out a long term deal with the team in-season, without trying to test free agency. He told his agent that he loved being in Carolina and wanted to work out a fair long term deal.
If the deal that the Texans offered Robinson is what is publicly reported, (with guaranteed money and years the same), it is hard to make a reasoned case that Robinson should be paid more than that.
Robinson's hamstring-knee injury makes valuation difficult because even he admits he wasn't playing 100% last year. And with labor uncertainty, what could be a good contract this year, could be a really awful contract the next. It's no wonder that a record number of players were franchised this year.
Just work it out
On the top end of the market, with salaries like what were given to Matthew Stafford, Albert Haynesworth, Nnamdi Asomugha and Kellen Winslow, it's pretty clear that the recession that has hit the nation as a whole hasn't made its way to NFL salaries.
Even so, with a salary that will likely be larger than what Andre Johnson gets for his top of the league performance, the Texans have to draw a line in the sand somewhere with the Dunta Robinson contract. The franchise tag exists for a reason, and like many teams, the Texans used it. And if Robinson hasn't signed his franchise tender, well then, he shouldn't be participating in the offseason.
I just want both sides to work it out….reasonably. Not reasonable for real world standards. Just reasonable by non-stupid NFL team standards.
Your thoughts? (With the gentle reminder that we may not know the entire story and may never learn it…)


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What is a Factoring Agreement?
Many designers enter into factoring agreements with financial institutions (which we will refer to in this Q and A as "factors"). In simple terms, a typical factoring agreement allows a designer to sell its accounts receivable to a factor that collects such receivables and remits them (minus a discount that the factor keeps) to the designer. Factors that regularly serve the fashion industry are usually quite able to make these collections, as such factors have an experienced network set up to deal with collecting from retailers both on your behalf and on behalf of other designers.
A factor also assumes the credit risk with respect to receivables that have been granted prior credit approval. Factors are able to do this because they have the ability to perform the sophisticated financial analysis necessary to determine the creditworthiness of the retailers you sell to.
Factors may also provide an advance on factored receivables. Such an advance provides many designers with the working capital necessary to pay for the manufacture of goods well in advance of the payment by its customers for such goods.
So far, so good. Is there any downside?
Unfortunately, yes.
First, everything comes at a price. The assumption of credit risk and the advance of receivables both take a bite out of the amount invoiced to your retailers in the form of a percentage fee.
Second, payments to you by the factor for collected receivables or as an advance on outstanding receivables are subject to the factor's ability to make good on such obligations. The risk of the creditworthiness of a factor has historically been viewed as quite remote, but recent events involving CIT Group have certainly heightened the awareness of such risk.
What is happening with CIT?
CIT is the preeminent factor within the fashion industry. CIT received $3 billion of funding from certain of its bondholders allowing it to barely avert a bankruptcy filing in mid-July. Many analysts covering CIT believe that this financing will only serve to postpone a bankruptcy for weeks or a few months. In early August, CIT invested $1 billion of such funding in its factoring business. This would seem to indicate that CIT either expects such business to survive a restructuring intact or to be sold intact in event of liquidation.
What happens in bankruptcy?
In bankruptcy, a trustee is appointed to liquidate (in a typical Chapter 7 filing) or maintain and restructure the assets (in a typical Chapter 11 filing) of the bankrupt company for the benefit of that company's creditors, both secured and unsecured. Once the company files for bankruptcy, it is protected under federal law from the claims of its creditors (this period of protection is known as the "automatic stay").
What might a bankruptcy mean to designers for whom CIT factors receivables?
First, advances against future receivables might become unavailable as CIT determines its ability and willingness to advance cash. Since the automatic stay would be in effect, the designer would likely not be able to enforce their contractual rights to receive this advance.
Second, as designers are typically – under the terms of most factoring agreements –unsecured creditors of CIT, and secured creditors likely have a security interest in the cash accounts of CIT into which collected receivables are deposited, it is possible that such collected receivables will never be paid to the designer on behalf of which such receivables were factored.
Third, and perhaps worst of all, until the designer is entitled to terminate its factoring agreement with CIT (which termination is often only permitted during a short window that appears once a year), CIT will likely own all receivables generated by invoices issued even after it enters bankruptcy.
Are other factors subject to risk?
Recently it has been CIT, but it is certainly possible that the future may find other factors – particularly those affiliated with troubled financial institutions – faced with potential bankruptcy. In addition, certain factors (if so permitted by the factoring agreement with the designer), "re-factor" through CIT. So you may find that your factoring arrangement still exposes you to CIT risk, even though CIT is not a direct party to it.
What does the future hold and what should we do?
The fashion industry will likely continue to need factors as much as it needs sewing machines. They provide an essential service, especially for small and midsized designers. If CIT were to fail and not honor its obligations under its factoring agreements, the fallout could be devastating. But we would not expect such a failure to mean the end of the availability of factors, as factoring is often a valuable and profitable business.
In the end, the best case scenario for the industry is for CIT to pull out of their financial situation unscathed by avoiding bankruptcy and restructuring their business outside of court or for CIT to successfully sell their entire factoring business to a more financially healthy institution. However, as this might not be what the future has in store for CIT and the industry, designers factoring their receivables with CIT must not only monitor their exposure to CIT, but must also seriously evaluate available means to mitigate the risk of exposure to CIT.
As the factoring agreement governing a designer's receivables, as well as the myriad of ancillary facts and circumstances surrounding that relationship, are different in each case, it is important for designers to consult with an attorney in order to evaluate all applicable risk mitigation strategies. Alternative arrangements to be considered include moving to a deferred purchase agreement with your existing factor or exploring the possibility or obtaining an insurance product for your receivables.
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Definition of cracker in English:
1A person or thing that cracks.
Example sentences
- Any right minded code cracker would know what he just told me.
- The remaining states, like Minnesota, provide lots of fun for the determined code cracker.
- It was six feet tall and held a rocket launcher in one claw and a giant stainless steel shell cracker in the other.
1.1An installation for cracking hydrocarbons: a catalytic cracker
More example sentences
- The company suffered a series of accidents, culminating in a blaze at its catalytic cracker.
- The catalytic cracker takes a number of feedstocks, including heavy gas and residue, from the lubricant treatment plant.
- Light olefins from the fluid catalytic cracker are processed in either hydrofluoric or sulfuric acid units.
1.2A person who breaks into a computer system, typically for an illegal purpose.
Example sentences
- The case studies are in-depth descriptions of how three crackers have broken into computers.
- Sure, no electronic voting system is yet safe enough to withstand computer crackers.
- On infected machines, it opens a back door that allows a cracker to control the computer using IRC.
2A decorated paper cylinder which, when pulled apart, makes a sharp noise and releases a small toy or other novelty: a Christmas cracker
More example sentences
- And after their roast turkey dinner, the gang pulled the crackers and donned the paper hats.
- The cracker fell apart and just hung there all limp in my hand.
- The gathering enjoyed a beautiful four course meal and enjoyed pulling Christmas crackers across the tables.
2.1A firework that explodes with a sharp noise.
Example sentences
- At 7: 47 there were crackers exploding everywhere.
- The bombardment by bangers, crackers and fireworks was such that there was hardly a silent minute in any town.
- Boisterous crowds dispelled the darkness of night with fireworks as crackers shattered the stillness of the night.
3A thin dry biscuit, typically eaten with cheese: the sausage is delicious on hot toast or crackers
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- She grabbed a few crackers and cream cheese, grabbed her backpack, and hiked upstairs to start.
- Spread smoked salmon and low-fat cream cheese on whole wheat crackers or pith rounds and top with fresh dill.
- He brought the wine. I organised the cheese and crackers.
3.1A light crisp made of rice or tapioca flour: prawn crackers
More example sentences
- They threw back local smoked mussels served on crisp rice crackers with mayonnaise.
- Seaweed is commonly eaten by the Japanese in a variety of snack foods, including tiny crisp rice crackers.
- This neighbour boy eats sweet potato and rice crackers.
4British informal A fine example of something: don't miss this cracker of a CD
More example sentences
- An absolute cracker of a match is confidently expected.
- In the other semi-final, Bishopthorpe edged out Pickering Town on penalties after a cracker of a match.
- Oh, I have a cracker of a photo of the two of us after a massive goodbye cry, when I left Australia 10 years ago.
be not worth a cracker
- Australian /NZ informal Be of no value: the battered old boat was not worth a crackerMore example sentences
- Remember, all this lot are just copies. Not worth a cracker!
- I saw these people every day when I was in local government and they are not worth a cracker.
- Mum emphasized he's not worth a cracker, having never done a decent day's work in his life.
Words that rhyme with crackeralpaca, attacker, backer, clacker, claqueur, Dhaka, hacker, Hakka, lacquer, maraca, paca, packer, sifaka, slacker, smacker, stacker, tacker, tracker, whacker, yakka
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More than ever, consumers are longing to personalize their homes with DIY projects…especially ones that include painting: a recent homeowner remodeling study uncovered that 70 percent of homeowners complete interior painting themselves*. And whether they gather interest and ideas from magazines, television shows, blogs or Pinterest, they want those projects to be easy to complete and look great. To help bring their design ideas to life and make the process simpler, FrogTape is introducing Shape Tape, the brand's first painter's tape cut into unique patterns that allows you to quickly and easily transform your home with paint.
"FrogTape Shape Tape allows homeowners to make unique design choices, while staying within a reasonable budget," said Scott Sommers, director of marketing - DIY tapes, ShurTech Brands, LLC. "Wallpaper and borders can be expensive and limited in design options, while stencil designs can show paint bleed and imperfections. With Shape Tape, it's easy to create the all-over painted patterns and designs consumers are looking for with the crisp, finished appearance of using a premium painter's tape."
Available in three on-trend patterns: Wave, Chevron and Scallop, new Shape Tape makes it simple to achieve unique, repetitive decorative painting styles. Each roll of tape features a pre-cut repeating pattern, meaning homeowners simply need to unroll, apply and get painting to create their desired look. In addition to its one-of-a-kind pattern-creation capabilities, Shape Tape can be positioned on surfaces in various ways to achieve different results. By staggering the tape or varying the placement widths, homeowners are able to take their personalization to the next level. From delicate, narrow waves throughout a bathroom or nursery, to bold, wide chevron patterns in the living area or bedroom, Shape Tape can be used in any room of the house, helping to take what began as inspiration and transform it into a reality.
For easy application, Shape Tape has a slit liner on the back of the tape, which prevents over-stretching and allows application without hand-to-adhesive contact. Simply remove one side of the liner and position the tape as desired, and remove the other side of the liner to secure the tape. Shape Tape can also be used on a number of surfaces beyond walls, including furniture, floors, accessories and more to add personal style throughout the whole house. Like FrogTape, Shape Tape is treated with patented PaintBlock Technology which forms a micro-barrier that instantly seals the edges of the tape, creating crisp lines and preventing paint bleed.
"In the past, it was difficult to obtain a sharp paint line when creating curved designs with traditional painter's tape," Sommers added. "Shape Tape makes it easy to be creative; it enables DIYers to quickly and easily achieve custom paint results in their own home."
Shape Tape comes in a 25 yard roll and is available at participating Lowes and Walmart locations, all Menards stores across the United States and Amazon.com. For more information about FrogTape products, visit us online.
*Homeowner remodeling survey completed by Principia, March 2012.
The FrogTape brand, marketed by ShurTech Brands, LLC, offers premium-quality, innovative painting tapes that feature PaintBlock Technology, a super-absorbent polymer that seals the edges of the tape to keep paint out and lines sharp. For more information on FrogTape; Like us on Facebook; Follow us on Twitter; Follow our boards on Pinterest or watch us on YouTube.
ShurTech Brands, LLC, markets do-it-yourself tapes, office and housewares products under the Duck, FrogTape, Painter's Mate Green, Caremail, Easy Liner and Shurtape brands. The company is a subsidiary of Shurtape Technologies, LLC, Hickory, N.C., an industry-leading producer of pressure sensitive masking, duct, packaging and specialty tape products, with facilities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, Peru, United Arab Emirates and China. Shurtape services numerous markets, including industrial, packaging, HVAC, professional paint, auto, marine, aerospace, arts and entertainment, and retail. Shurtape also manufactures and markets the Shurtape and Kip brands. Visit ShurTechfor more information.
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Harrisons' Pet Products, a worldwide leader in veterinary-proven, certified organic, sustainable health solutions for all animals, is proud to introduce Recover, a complete nutritional formula for sick or injured animals. Available in a convenient 2-oz (60 g) size, Recover is easily syringeable and can be tube fed or spoon fed to mammals, birds and reptiles.
Recover should be used orally for:
• Animals needing an easily assimilated source of nutrients that is low in fiber.
• Medical and surgical patients that are recovering from pansystemic failure.
• Animals in which anorexia has slowed gastrointestinal emptying time.
• A hand-feeding diet for young insectivores with a suspected gastrointestinal disorder.
• Nutritional support o¬f a bird during the transition phase of a diet change.
For more information or to order contact your distributor or Harrisons' Pet Products, PO Box 19357, West Palm Beach, FL 33416; 800-946-4782 or 561-641-6745; or online.
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Land Pride is proud to announce four new skid Grapples in 12 different sizes as well as a skid-mounted Stump Grinder. These completely new attachments feature the same quality and durability that you've come to expect from Land Pride.
• SGC15 Series Claw Grapple — Our new Claw Grapple makes quick work of large jobs. With a durable 6"x6" frame tube for strength and serrated teeth, this all-purpose grapple is designed to move rocks, trees, brush, and construction debris. It is available in 60", 72", and 84" widths.
• SGM15 Series Manure Grapple — Land Pride's Manure Grapple is perfect for cleaning barns, moving hay, or maintaining the barnyard. In four widths from 60" to 78" with 8 to 10 spears, this grapple makes chores a breeze.
• SGR15 Series Rock Grapple — Our Rock Grapple features dual hydraulic cylinders to grasp uneven loads, and 3" spacing between the teeth to sift smaller debris. Available in 66", 72" and 78" widths, this Land Pride grapple will get the dirty work done fast and efficiently.
• SGS15 Series Skeleton Grapple — Our Skeleton Grapple is perfect for removing roots, stumps, and other timber or debris. Similar to the Rock Grapple, this unit is available in 66" and 78" widths but features 5" spacing between tines. It also employs dual hydraulic cylinders for handling uneven loads.
For more information about all of our products, visit us online. Land Pride is a division of Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
In celebration of her 25 years in practice, Master Herbalist Andrea Candee, author of Gentle Healing for Baby and Child (Simon & Schuster) created a video of one of her favorite workshops to help you take charge of your family's wellness naturally. Great-grandmother was wiser than we thought. She was self-reliant, knew how to make use of what was around her and so can you!
• Make the health food store your alternative to the pharmacy with safe, non-toxic remedies.
• Easily understood information to help adults and children get well and stay well. What to do for colds/flu, headaches, insect bites, injuries, inflammation, intestinal issues, and much more.
• Find out how versatile produce can be…onion for sprains and coughs, banana for splinters, garlic for infection, cayenne peppers for first-aid, ginger for nausea, lemon for mucus…and lots more.
• Learn how to develop your Personal First Aid Kit and stock your Herbal Medicine Cabinet.
• Learn how to make poultices, medicinal teas, herbal rubs, compresses and packs, cough syrup with step-by-step guidance for preparation and use.
• Empower your family by engaging them in their wellness and they will have tools for life.
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Land Pride is pleased to introduce two new models of Snow Pushers. The SSP15 and SSP25 Snow Pushers are available in 3 popular sizes to fit your skid steer or tractor loader. The 15 Series is manufactured with a 30", 10 ga. moldboard and 1/4" side panels with 3 models available in 72", 84", and 96". The 25 Series is a step up with a 3/16" thick, 35" high moldboard, 5/16" side panels, and are available in 96", 10', and 12' widths. All models come equipped with AR400 skid shoes that are adjustable, reversible, and replaceable.
Land Pride Snow Pushers are designed to push snow straight ahead without leaving windrows or damaging the pavement below. The SSP mounts using the universal Quick-Attach plate and feature an 8" rubber wear edge. The rubber edge means Land Pride Snow Pushers eliminate damage to the pavement or lot striping on most surfaces while removing slush and snow.
View additional product information online, 15 Series and 25 Series.
North American dealers have ranked ECHO and Shindaiwa at Gold Level Status in The North American Equipment Dealers Association's (NAEDA) annual Manufacturer Relations Survey.
The Gold Level Award recognizes those manufacturers who have achieved exceptionally high dealer ratings in categories such as product quality, technical support, parts availability, marketing & advertising support, etc. The level is determined from the results of dealer evaluation data collected from the annual survey. The survey asks dealers to evaluate the companies whose products they sell in key areas correlated to a dealer's operational model.
"Achieving Gold level status is an honor for ECHO Inc. and for our North American distributors who work tirelessly to provide dealers with the support they need to grow their hand held product sales and profits each year", said Mike Best, V.P. of Sales and Marketing at ECHO Inc.
About NAEDA:
NAEDA is one of the longest running trade associations in North America. It is affiliated with 15 state, regional and provincial associations made up of member dealers in their areas. Together NAEDA and its affiliates provide a wealth of services to approximately 5,000 equipment dealers in the two countries.
ECHO Incorporated is a leading manufacturer of professional-grade, high performance outdoor power equipment for commercial and homeowner use. Based in the Chicago suburbs, the corporation markets its products under the brand names ECHO, Shindaiwa and ECHO Bear Cat. To learn more, visit ECHO USA, Shindaiwa USA or Bear Cat Products
Building on the successful 2013 launch of its first All-Wheel Drive (AWD) walk mower, Husqvarna — the world's largest producer of outdoor power equipment — announces three new additions to its AWD lineup, offering dealers and users high-quality options at a variety of price points.
The new Husqvarna AWD models are:
• The HU675AWD, powered by a 675 Kohler engine, features a heavy-duty steel 2-in-1 cutting deck, a straight over mold bail system, an auto-choke and a mulch and rear bagging system.
• The HU725AWD powered by a variable speed 725ex with Ready Start auto-choke Briggs & Stratton engine, features a heavy-duty steel 3-in-1 cutting system allowing it to bag, mulch and side discharge.
• The HU725AWD/BBC features SingleStartTM which adds a blade brake clutch (BBC) feature to the HU725AWD model allowing the user to stop the blade to pick up debris or empty the bag, and a simple lever engagement turns the blade back on without needing to restart the mower.
The full line up of Husqvarna AWD walk mowers will be available beginning spring 2014.
Like the original HU800AWD model, each new Husqvarna AWD walk mower is designed to provide users with balance and power to all four wheels in hilly, uneven terrain and tough mowing conditions.* Each features a unique drive system and dual transmission, premium wheels with aggressive tread patterns to provide additional traction and maneuverability, a premium quick pin 4-point adjustment for level cutting height and a water hose connector for easy cleaning of the deck.
"Based on the positive feedback we received after the launch of the original AWD mower, we wanted to make the innovative technology widely available at different price points," said Nick Schomer, Walk-Behind Product Manager, Husqvarna. "With three new pricing options and a variety of features, a wider range of users will be able to enjoy the benefits of All-Wheel Drive mowing technology with the launch of the new line."
See Husqvarna's AWD mowers in action in their new 30-second television commercial, which will run beginning February 23rd during the NASCAR Daytona race.
To learn more, join the conversation by "liking" Husqvarna on Facebook and by following Husqvarna on Twitter.
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Morning Links: Fed Wins Over the Skeptics
A roundup of blog posts and articles from around the web.
Even skeptics are sticking with stocks: Money managers and analysts say they are beginning to think the Federal Reserve is succeeding in restoring economic growth – E.S. Browning
One worry about the state of the rally: bad breadth — Morning MoneyBeat
Bad news for people who like bad news: Believe it or not, the economy is showing signs of serious growth — Daniel Gross
Rampant returns plague e-retailers — WSJ
The Internet doesn't necessarily have to keep our digital effluvia around forever, and Snapchat has proved it. Do we want an erasable Internet? — Farhad Manjoo
The last big question about Apple China Mobile deal — Forbes
Ten economic questions for 2013 answered — Calculated Risk
The dumbest moments of 2013 — CNN Money
What could go very right in Europe — The Reformed Broker
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PUNE: The wholesale onion prices at the major APMCs in Maharashtra have declined by about Rs 2/kg during the last week due to the increased supply of new as well as stored onions. The downward trend in prices is happening despite the Centre lowering the minimum export price (MEP) to $250/tonne just over a week ago. On November 28, the average onion prices in Lasalgaon, Pimpalgaon and Pune were Rs 900/quintal.
Since then, the prices have come down by more than Rs 2/kg at Lasalgaon mundi as the arrival is gradually picking up. On Wednesday, the average onion price at Lasalgaon was Rs 7/kg. Similarly, at the Pimpalgaon APMC in Nashik district, the prices have decreased by Rs 2/kg during the last one week. The government had consistently discouraged onion exports this year by keeping a very high MEP.


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WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio extracted commitments from U.S. diplomats on Tuesday to demand full access to dissidents and human-rights advocates in Cuba before establishing normal relations with the Castro regime.
"I can't imagine that we would go to the next stage of our diplomatic relationship with an agreement not to see democracy activists," Roberta Jacobson, a State Department official who is leading the negotiations with Cuba, told Rubio.
She also readily agreed to continue long-standing U.S. efforts to aid dissidents and promote democratic reforms in Cuba.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- For the second straight week, University of the Cumberlands' Lauren Wombles is the Mid-South Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week. Mid-South officials announced the award on Monday.
The weekly conference award is Wombles' second of the season and the fifth of her career.
Wombles scored 22 points in each of the Patriots' two wins last week. She averaged 9.5 rebounds and two assists per game last week to go along with her 22 points per outing.
The London, Ky., senior forward opened the week recording her second double-double of the season with 22 points and 11 rebounds in Cumberlands' 74-47 win over University of Pikeville on Thursday.
On Saturday, Wombles pulled down eight rebounds and had four steals to go along with her 22 points in an 80-66 win over UVa.-Wise.
Wombles shot 42.1 percent (16-of-38) from the field, including three for eight (37.5 percent) from beyond the three-point arc. She connected on nine of her 12 free throws.
With her 44 points last week, Wombles moved into second place on the Patriots' all-time scoring list. She has 1,627 career points and is 388 points behind Soni Smith's 2,015.
This season, Wombles is second in the MSC in scoring averaging 18.2 points per game. She is third in steals per game (2.7), fourth in rebounds per game (7.8) and fifth in field goal percentage (47.5) in the conference rankings.
Cumberlands is 8-1 overall and 3-0 in the MSC this season.
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Chef Rock: Bringing new ideas to DC Central Kitchen
Rahman (Rock) Harper, Director of Kitchen Operations, has been busy bringing new ideas to DC Central Kitchen since his arrival in November 2011. Here's what he had to say about his time here so far:
Why did you decide to work at DC Central Kitchen instead of staying in a restaurant setting?
I've been a friend of the Kitchen for many years and I served on the board last year. It is an organization and a mission that is close to my heart and when I saw there was an opening, I thought it would be a good match. Plus, I like to be taken out of my comfort zone and face new challenges. I figured we could both help each other.
Speaking of challenges, what has the greatest challenge been in running DC Central Kitchen?
One challenge has been handling the large array of products that come in. As a chef, you order. Of course, you still have to think on the fly, but not like here. This is a whole new level. Also, finding ways to incorporate some of the new approaches I bring to the Kitchen with the more traditional ways that were in place when I first started.
How has your restaurant experience helped you to meet those challenges?
In restaurants, you work will all sorts of people. I'm familiar with people from all different backgrounds, so that has helped. But when it comes down to it, cooking food is cooking food. The bottom line is we want people to like it, same as in the for-profit world.
What changes have you made in the Kitchen to help it run more efficiently?
Mainly I've been increasing the kitchen staff's knowledge of how the whole machine works, where everything comes from and where it all goes out to. I've also put in some new systems and practices that are a bit more detailed oriented. For instance, when products come in, we weigh them and use that as a tool to help us use the product as efficiently as possible.
What has been your favorite part of working at DC Central Kitchen so far?
Knowing the impact of the work we're doing. I went on visits to a couple of sites and being at the shelters, getting feedback, interacting and listening was all really cool.
Is there anything else you would like to add about your experience here so far and the work you are doing in the Kitchen?
Just that everyone can make a difference. All movements start with a group of concerned people just doing what they can. You don't have to have a lot of money; everyone can do a small part.