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Quick Halloween and Fall Ideas
- Grades: 1–2, 3–5
With Halloween coming around the corner, now is the time to use simple creative ideas to motivate students and keep them focused on their learning. Keep it simple, keep it academic and keep their attention!
Teach nouns and adjectives using a Pumpkin Cinquain Poem
A colleague mentioned using Cinquain poems – a five-line poem (cinq = five in French), usually with the rhyme scheme ABABB. While shopping with a friend, I had this idea in the back of my mind when I found 36 great foam shapes from WalMart for $5.00! I was so excited to take them back to the students. Cinquain poems come in three formats that you can check out here. We used this simple format:
Line 1: a noun
Line 2: two adjectives
Line 3: three -ing words
Line 4: a phrase
Line 5: another word for the noun
We decided to make Cinquain poems on our pumpkins. We talked about the poems, then I did a quick minilesson on adjectives, -ing words and what a phrase means. We traced the pumpkin on a piece of paper and wrote out the poem. The problem I had was having the students write on the foam shapes with regular markers - big mistake! Use permanent markers! It was a bit of a messy day but, nonetheless, the students enjoyed writing their poems and drawing the face on the other side. My solution next time? Old faithful: construction paper.
Teach the long vowel o using Ghoulish Ghost and the Looooooonng O!
Instead of just making a simple ghost and coloring it (click on Halloween Activities PDF below), we discussed the vowel in the word ghost and wrote long o words in it. Simple, quick and fun. The kids wrote the words on the back and made a ghoulish face on the front. Why ghosts have to have fangs? I don't know!
Teach the long a using the Sneaky Snake and the Long A
Another spin on the same idea is to make a snake with a train of long a words. I made a point to have them choose more words than the a_e pattern: they had to do at least one of each of the long a spellings. Then, after cutting it out, they told their partners their long a words in their most sssssnake-like voice! You can see the snake we used in the PDF below.
Use Scholastic News and other articles on pumpkins for Reading Comprehension
A great way to teach about health, attack reading comprehension, and brush up on writing skills this time of year is to use one of kids' most beloved fruits - pumpkins! Scholastic News for October had a great issue on pumpkins and there's a plethora of materials at Scholastic Printables. Now, we just need one to carve one or make it into a pie to eat!
Happy Halloween Everyone!
If you have more ideas, please share!
Why should an entire group of students be denied the fun of a holiday like Halloween because one or two classmates have parents who don't celebrate? When their mom and dad decided they weren't celebrating Halloween and send their child off to school, they are deciding that their kids will be singled out to leave the classroom. Why should everyone else have to conform to the decision of the minority?
E: Classroom Solutions DATE: 03/24/2010 07:09:33 PM Spring is here! Here are a few ideas to help students not only embrace and enjoy the new season but also learn or review concepts from the classroom.
Eric, I like your ideas. It's a little hard for those children that do not celebrate Halloween. I remember having to be removed from my classroom everytime my teacher did a project with ghosts and such. It was hard for me to miss out on some fun just because they were doing a project with a ghost.
I love to keep my fall projects just that. You can see some of them on my blog www.teachoften.blogspot.com. You can still do projects that will help children stay focused during this time of year (the sugar doesn't help does it ;) )by talking about harvest and the change of the season.
Thanks for the inspiring posts.
You are so right, keeping things neutral for all families is very important. I failed to mention that in my post. I do believe that every family has a right to have their beliefs respected and honored in class. This year, all of my student celebrate Halloween, so I went ahead with these activities, but for everyone, this may not be the case. I think you make a great point that we can talk about harvest time and the change of season just as easily as talking about Halloween.
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|Yonex VCORE Tour 89 Scores
The newest addition to the popular lineup of Yonex mid headsize racquets, the VCORE Tour 89, can be regarded as one of the best and most playable racquets in its weight class. Just like the Yonex mids of old, this racquet plays much larger than its 89 square inch head. Yonex's unique Isometric head shape expands the sweetspot and allows more room for off-center hits. The two things that stood out the most on the court were control and maneuverability. Our playtesters found this racquet very easy to swing and could direct their shots with pinpoint precision. In addition, this racquet offered exceptional pop for its small head size, along with superb touch and feel. This stick has become a favorite here at Tennis Warehouse among players who like mid-sized racquets. If you favor 95 square inch and smaller head sizes, we recommend you give the VCORE Tour 89 a try.
All of our playtesters loved hitting with this racquet from the baseline. Troy loved the maneuverability and the control he got from the VCORE Tour 89. He said, "The lack of precision that I experienced with the 97 square inch version was cured with this mid-sized version. I loved how I could dictate play and move my opponents around the court, especially off the forehand side. The feel was superb and aided the predictability of my shots. Even though the weight and balance were fairly close to the midplus, this version felt more maneuverable, allowing me to easily generate racquet head speed. The backhand slice came naturally with this racquet. I could carve the ball with backspin, and it was skidding low off the bounce. Topspin wasn't as easy to generate compared to the midplus, and the sweetspot was a bit unforgiving at times, but the precision from this mid is unmatchable."
Chris felt the racquet was very forgiving for its head size. He said, "In typical Yonex fashion, this racquet felt much more forgiving than its head size would suggest. The sweetspot felt generous -- almost 95 square inch-like in its feel -- and I was surprised by the amount of power offered even on off-center shots. I really enjoyed hitting my one-handed backhand with this racquet. I loved the way it came through the contact zone. It seemed to cut through the air well and allowed me easier access to racquet head speed than other racquets at a comparable weight. I was getting good topspin, which allowed me to both roll the ball and drive the ball with power, letting the spin bring it in. On slice shots I was driving through the ball well, but I wasn't getting quite the skid off the bounce that I get from the Volkl C10 Pro I've recently been hitting."
Andy loved how solid the racquet felt and how maneuverable it was. He said, "I loved the feel of the VCORE on the groundstrokes. It was extremely solid and had great plow through. It felt very maneuverable and it was easy to get through the hitting zone quickly. It felt simply amazing when I flattened out the ball. However, because of the smaller head size it was a little difficult to generate a lot of topspin consistently. I think this is just because there is not much room with the small head, and thus not much forgiveness if you don't hit the ball in the middle of the strings. Other than that, it was awesome on the groundies!"
Confidence was easy to come by from the baseline for Mark, who said, "I have been favoring racquets with smaller head sizes lately, so I was pretty excited to be a part of this playtest. Within the first five minutes of groundstrokes I had already decided that I liked this racquet. From my backhand slice to hitting topspin off both wings, I felt confident from all areas of the court within a short period of time."
Everyone really liked the feel of the VCORE Tour 89 at net as well. Loving the solid feel and pinpoint control was Chris. He said, "At net this racquet felt crisp, precise and rock solid. I felt very dialed in on my volleys. I could punch volleys deep with pace and great control. I also found enough stability to allow for a very soft grip on the handle on touch shots. The result was excellent feel and control on drop volleys and angles. I also liked the stability on tough shoelace volleys and when I was stretched wide. In tough situations I found enough mass and punch from the racquet to keep my volleys on target with good pace."
Troy was getting surgical as he ventured his way up to the net, saying, "Scalpel-like precision is what sums up this racquet when at net. I felt I could place the ball anywhere I wanted. This racquet possessed all the stability of the midplus, but with a lot more feel. There were times when the small sweetspot made it difficult to connect, but overall I was more effective with this stick than with the midplus. I found myself going for short angles and drop volleys because the feel of this racquet gave me a lot of confidence."
Mark was feeling confident with this racquet in hand on the volley. He said, "In terms of the volley, the stability of the VCORE 89's low 12-ounce range of mass and that generous sweetspot made me feel quite comfortable, borderline imposing at net. I approached volleying from the service-T all the way to short half volleys close to the net with confidence."
Andy really enjoyed the feel at net but did not feel the racquet offered much forgiveness. He said, "Volleys felt nice, but this is where I felt the small head size the most. Again, it felt very solid when I made clean contact and it was very maneuverable. However, it was not forgiving on off-center hits, and it was a little difficult knifing the volley with lots of under-spin. When I made solid contact it felt great, but there's simply not very much space on the stringbed if the shot is not perfect. With that said, I know I'm being picky. It had tremendous feel and touch, and felt like a magic wand at net."
Control and precision were apparent on the serve for our whole team. Chris had all his different serves working with the VCORE Tour 89. He said, "I really, really liked serving with this stick. It came through the contact zone exceptionally well. I like racquets that have heft but swing fast, and this racquet has that in spades. I was getting good pace on first serves. I was mixing in some slice and topspin when needed, as well as enjoying good targeting on flat deliveries. My second serves were kicking well with topspin. I liked the angle I was finding going wide to the ad side with topspin. On slice serves I found I could slide serves into the body as well as hit a kick slice wide to open up the court on the deuce side."
Getting the best of both worlds, with power and control, was Andy. He said, "Serves felt powerful and very accurate. The ball explodes off the stringbed, and I felt like I could put it on a dime! I was also able to generate great slice and kick. There was excellent power, excellent control and great access to spin!"
Troy loved the maneuverability and control he found when serving. He offered, "I found easy maneuverability with this racquet, which helped me get good pace and spin on my serves. I wasn't getting as much spin on my serves as the midplus version, but I could be more aggressive and aim closer to the lines. I felt like I could go for my first serves down the middle with confidence. My slice serve on the ad-side was cutting sharply out wide, and I was able to get some easy points with that shot, more than I did with the midplus. I was able to hit my targets more often with this stick than with the VCORE 97, which was a big plus for me."
It took Mark a little while to get used to this racquet, but once he did he felt the maneuverability and stability on his serve. He said, "It took a bit longer to adapt to serving well with the VCORE 89, but was very rewarding after making a small adjustment. The placement of the mass gave me plenty of stability, but it also gave me good maneuverability. Add in the smaller head size creating a wind cheating profile, and it was pretty easy to produce quite a bit of racquet head speed for the serve."
The maneuverability of the VCORE Tour 89 really stood out on the return of serve. Our playtesters felt confident went attacking the return, and also felt stability and control when just chipping it back. Andy was in love with this racquet on his returns. He said, "I loved this racquet on the return of serve (my favorite shot in tennis). It felt so maneuverable and had such great control, the two most important characteristics for me on the return of serve. The racquet was easy to whip around my body and had the perfect amount of control for redirecting a big first serve."
Chris also really enjoyed returning with this racquet. He said, "The fast yet solid feel was a huge plus on returns. I was attacking the ball well with this racquet. We strung up some low-powered co-polys in it during the test (such as Babolat RPM Blast), and I enjoyed being able to take a good cut at the ball with that kind of setup. I could get a lot of spin on my returns and that allowed me to hit aggressively whenever the opportunity presented itself."
Mark liked the precision he felt on his returns. He said, "I have a tendency to block back serves instead of using a topspin return, so the VCORE 89 was perfect for predictably keeping the return low."
Troy liked the depth and control he had on the return, but he wanted a little more forgiveness for taking big cuts at the ball. He said, "I liked that my returns were getting good depth and I could place the ball well within the court. The downside for me was that the relatively small sweetspot made it difficult for me to come up with returns on any serve that was outside my wheelhouse. With the midplus I had a little more forgiveness when stretched out, which was helpful in getting a deep return. With this 89 I could attack when the serve sat up for me, but on anything else my returns were usually falling short in the opponent's court. I did find some success on the backhand slice return, especially in doubles when I could come to net behind it. This is the one shot where I had a bit more success with the 97."
Chris - "Power, control, stability, maneuverability, touch/feel and spin! That pretty much covers everything I need."
Troy - "A very precise feeling racquet; much more feel than the 97. Not quite as pure feeling as the Wilson Pro Staff 6.0 85, but about as close as it gets."
Mark - "Yonex uses the method of a longer main string to create a more generous sweetspot, and I feel that they make some of the better mid-sized frames available. The VCORE 89 personifies my opinion about its mid-sized frames. The weight, balance, beam firmness, head size, pattern, paint scheme, etc., all suited me just fine. This racquet definitely makes me feel like I can play with smaller head sizes. It plays like it has a larger hoop size, but without the increased power level; just a sweeter sweetspot."
Andy - "I liked almost everything about this racquet! The weight, maneuverability, comfort, feel and control were awesome, and it felt so, so solid!"
Chris - "None."
Troy - "It has a slightly smaller sweetspot than I feel comfortable going to battle with. I currently use the Wilson BLX Six.One 95 (18x20), which gives me a little more forgiveness than this 89 sq. inch head size."
Mark - "Yet another high quality frame that I would seriously consider switching to, so none!"
Andy - "Two things: the head size is just slightly too small for me (though it does play a little larger than 89 square inches), and it was a little difficult to generate a lot of topspin."
Chris - "I would definitely put this one in the camp of the more solid and crisp feeling Yonex mids. I used to use the buttery smooth RDX 500 Mid, but this one feels like it has more RDS 001 Mid in its heritage, as it is firmer and crisper. However, I thought comfort was vastly improved over recent Yonex mids, and that puts it midway between the softer Yonex racquets of old and the firmer playing recent versions for me. While it has a very different feel from my old Volkl Power Bridge 10 Mids, this racquet offers the same solid yet fast feel, as well as a forgiveness far beyond what its head size would suggest."
Troy - "The closest racquet to compare to this racquet would be the Pacific X Feel Pro 90 Vacuum, but the Pacific had a more flexible and dampened feel. The Wilson BLX Pro Staff Six.One 90 was a bit more comfortable for me overall due to the fact that it has a bit more lively response off the stringbed, which gave me a little more depth on my groundstrokes. Overall, this is a very solid player's frame, but not quite as effective for me as the Wilson BLX Six.One 95 (18x20) 2012, which is currently my go-to stick."
Mark - "As I mentioned above, the mid-sized frames from Yonex are among my favorites, and I feel similarly about the new VCORE 89/97 as I did about the older RDiS 100 mid/midplus. The midplus versions of those frames play much differently than the mids do. With the exception of the head sizes they were more alike than not on paper, but playing with them you can feel the contrast due to the head size difference. I would not really compare the VCORE 89 to the Wilson Tour 90, but I can seamlessly go back and forth from the Head Prestige Mid and the VCORE 89."
Andy - "This racquet is very similar to the rest of the Yonex mids that have been around for ages, especially my racquet of choice, the RDiS 100 Mid. It definitely feels smaller and less forgiving than the RDiS 100 Mid. It's stiffer, and I felt more control with the VCORE."
(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)
|Chris's Scores
|Troy's Scores
|Mark's Scores
|Andy's Scores
Chris: 5.0 all-court player currently using the Volkl C10 Pro 2012. Chris uses a full-western forehand grip, has a fast swing style and hits a one-handed backhand.
Troy: 5.0 lefty all-court player with a full Western Forehand and a two-handed backhand. Troy currently plays with a Wilson BLX Six.One 95 18x20 (2012 version).
Mark: 5.0 lefty all-court player with a one-handed backhand. He currently plays with the Dunlop Aerogel 4D 200.
Andy: Open level all court player with a semi-western forehand grip and a two handed backhand. Andy currently using a Yonex RDiS 100 Mid.
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Small town heroesPosted Monday, July 19, 2010, at 8:00 AM
Recently I was watching television and within a few moments I had occasion to
watch three famous people who were born and raised in our back yard, so to speak.
It got me to thinking about our little rural area.
Most of the time when I am out of town and I am asked where I'm from, I of course tell
them Dexter or Stoddard County, Missouri, and that I'm very proud of it. I normally use
Cape Girardeau to explain where I'm from or if they don't recognize Cape, I wind up using St. Louis or Memphis and tell them I am about three hours north of Memphis or three hours south of St. Louis.
These people worked hard in their professions and, although they were born and raised in this rural area, became world renowned. So many times, and I am as guilty as anyone, we think if we are from a small or rural area we are limited in what we can accomplish.
I don't mean that if we don 't reach their status in the world that we have not or cannot
accomplish very worthwhile lives. That's not it at all. Most of us are called to stay in our hometowns to serve in our jobs or careers which is just as important. It's just that I feel that when they go all over the world with their talents and careers, they take a little of each of us with them to places we most likely will never see.
Whether I agree with their philosophy, or music, I must say I am proud to be able to say that they are from my community. They take the idea to the world that it is okay to be from small town America.
You will probably know the three I'm speaking of when I give you the names of the towns they are from. One is from Cape, one from Kennett and the other is from Bernie/Powe. Did you get them right?
The people I am talking about is Rush Limbaugh from Cape, Cheryl Crowe from Kennett, and Narvel Felts from Bernie/Powe--two giant music careers and one national radio host.
I remember as a young teenager the excitement of meeting Narvel Felts at the La Hub
cafe here in Dexter. Remember the La Hub? It was next door to the Citizens Bank. Since
that time he has become very famous and successful in the US and Europe. He has written many songs that were number one hits in the country music field.
I know there are lots of young people reading my column and I want to extend the
invitation to let your imagination run wild as to what you can accomplish with your life, whether it takes you to all corners of the US or the world, or wherever you live. Just make something good happen even if you do live in small town America, because small town America is wonderful.
I know Missouri is home to lots of important and famous people, including presidents, but
these three are so close to us.
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As a proud native of Mississippi, I am always happy to share the names of accomplished individuals who are from a three hour radius of my hometown. They include, William Faulkner, Tennessee Williams, Oprah Winfrey, Elvis Presley, Faith Hill, Craig Claiborne (food critic for NYTimes )John Grisham etc. I am proud to be a grits (girl raised in the south), and having lived around the globe due to my hubs career,(he is a Dexter native) I have enjoyed many other cultures, but, I am and always will be, a southern girl....Thanks for a fun subject!
-- Posted by cheers4dhs on Fri, Jul 16, 2010, at 8:48 PM
Thanks Kathleen for an enlightening post. Well known folks come from small towns frequently, proving anyone can accomplish much and I'm proud to be a 'suthernerer' (sp).
-- Posted by Dexterite1 on Wed, Jul 21, 2010, at 7:27 AM
You also have the gentleman playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers that's from Sikeston, and the guy who won America's Got Talent from Sikeston. What you say is true, and I made it a point to have my kids watch America's Got Talent when Neal E. Boyd won, so they could see just how far their dreams could take them, even if they are from a little town in the Midwest!
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Tucked among the quaint, hip shops along Northwood Village's main drag, Northwood Road, sits a gathering point seemingly designed for the laid-back historic neighborhood. Harold's Coffee Lounge is part coffee house, part art house, part clubhouse for those who enjoy a great cup of coffee, conversation and a dash of the counter culture.
The neighborhood coffee shop opened in 2010, settling into a narrow space on the southside of Northwood Road, but soon grew too big for its britches, moving across the street to its 509 location. At first take, the air and look of Harold's seems at odds with what much of downtown West Palm has become: Inviting and open, the small courtyard and bohemian vibe is more reminiscent of an Italian or Parisian café, where diners congregate along the sidewalk, sipping on cappuccinos and snacking on a pastry. Harold's is independent through and through, from the art on the walls and clientele who flock to its counters to the coffee it sells and the process in which its brewed.
The coffee at Harold's takes an oenophile approach to sourcing, roasting and tasting. All the coffee beans used are fair trade and of single origin (unlike common roasts that are composed of a variety of beans from parts all over) and roasted primarily by Intelligentsia Coffee. This all may seem trivial, or the cares of the truly dedicated "cuppers," but the direct trade practices of Intelligentsia go well beyond the cup in hand. The criterion each grower must meet is stringent and unyielding: The quality of the coffee must be exceptional; the grower must use environmentally sound practices; the grower receives a fair price and is committed to sustainable social practices; and an Intelligentsia representative will visit the farm at least once a year to confirm these points. All this adds a little to the cost of the coffee, but the extra dollar per cup is worth knowing the beans were not picked by slave labor, the way they were grown did not poison a local village's drinking water and the grower—not the supplier—got a fair wage for the backbreaking work.
This dedication to sourcing is reflected in the carefully selected roasts offered at Harold's. Two house options are available: the Black Cat Project and El Diablo. Intelligentsia's Black Cat Project began in 1995 in the pursuit of the perfect espresso roast. This has taken the roaster across the world, hand selecting specific farms and locales for the beans to make the ideal blend. Harold's subscribes to the organic blend, rooted in the coastal Mexican state of Oaxaca, where rugged terrain and relatively high elevation makes for varied climate changes perfect of growing coffee beans. The result is a full-bodied, dark, chocolaty roast perfect for espresso-based drinks. El Diablo is made up of a seasonal selection of beans roasted dark to bring out the rich, fruity caramel flavor of the beans. For added variety, Harold's also carries a rotating menu of four additional roasts, which changes every few weeks depending on harvest and season, making for a constant evolving and revolving menu that highlights some of the world's great coffee producing regions. On any given visit, roasts from Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Colombia and Honduras, to name but a few, may be on the menu, each bringing a distinct and varied palate to the cup.
But all is for not if the brewing process flaws the cup. The espressos, freshly pulled from a dazzling La Marzocco GB5 machine. are some of the best in town—the cappuccino is meant to be savored, while Five Hour Energy has nothing on Harold's double-shot. But the iced coffee is the true force of Harold's this summer, especially because the heat index has routinely hit triple digits these past few weeks. Unlike most bean houses, where a cup of lukewarm coffee is topped with ice, Harold's cold-steeped ice drip Kyoto brewing process (right) uses some rather funky-looking devices mounted to the wall in a process that takes more than 14 hours to complete. As each drip purposefully and painstakingly works its way through the coarse grounds and down the spiraling tube to the carafe, the acidic bitterness dissipates for a smooth, chuggable cup. And for the bean-hater, Harold's also brews tea in the same contraptions, though at a quicker, six-hour pace.
Specialty drinks abound for those who like to jazz their drink up, while specialty spices and sauces made in-house are available too—although Harold's coffees and teas stand on their own. For those looking for a bite, a selection from Lantana's Pamela's Pies and West Palm's Anna's Italian Biscotti are not to be overlooked, while all pastries and muffins are baked in-house daily.
But one of the real charms of Harold's has nothing to do with the drinks served but the community-gathering place it has created. At any given hour, the place has a steady stream of regulars working on laptops, reading or simply conversing, while daily events dot the calendar. Monthly favorites like Lyrical Ink (every third Friday), Poetry Slams (every third Saturday), Wednesday's movie night and Thursday's drum circle will continue throughout the summer, while a few new adds will keep the calendar full. In July, yoga fans can throw coffee into the mix every Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. when Somatomik yogi Rassika leads open classes with the request of a donation. On July 12, Harold's debuts its newest solo art exhibit with local artist JaFleu in an opening reception that will include performances by Blaine, Durell, Celo J'Adore and DJ Da Nurse from 6-10 p.m.


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Ballet in the Park series
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Peter Pan BALLET, BALLET WICHITA'S ANNUAL *FREE* BALLET IN THE PARK SERIES JUNE 5-8, 2014 Take a high-flying adventure to Neverland with Ballet Wichita's Peter Pan, a swashbuckling coming of age tale that pits Peter and the Lost Boys against Captain Hook and his outrageous band of pirates. This whimsical adventure is told through engaging narration and dance. Peter Pan is a story about growing up that never seems to grow old. What: Ballet Wichita's, PETER PAN; FREE performances. Performance Time: 45 minutes Ages: Appropriate for people of all happy ages Cost: FREE!! When and Where: *June 5th Thursday, 7:00p: Augusta Public Library, 1609 State Street, Augusta, KS 67010 *June 6th Friday, 7:00p: Haysville, Riggs Park 706 Sarah Lane, Haysville, KS 67060 *June 7th Saturday, 11:00a: Wichita River Festival "Kids Corner" (near Main & Waterman) *June 7th Saturday, 7:00p: Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 S George Washington Blvd, Wichita *June 8th Sunday, 2:00p: Main Street Park, 400 E. Main St., Mulvane, KS.
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These are web sites and home pages of people and institutions of Cabo Verde, of those who were born in the islands, of people of Cape Verdean ancestry living around the world, and of those who have a special relationship to the islands and to the Cape Verdean people.
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Candidates for the Presidency of Cabo Verde - Established Web Sites
This site is to benefit all the applications and internet application developers. Learn how to create your website or get hints to improve it.
- Profits derived from this first effort return directly to the artists at the rate of 75%. The residual profit will be applied to the continuing effort of "Advantage Cape Verde" to promote its mission on the Islands.
- Principle beneficiaries of "Advantage Cape Verde" are the Babtista-Sousa Hospital and The Childrenís Center for Nutrition and Rehabilitation.
The Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI) is a nonprofit community-based planning and organizing entity based in the Roxbury/North Dorchester area of Boston. DSNIs mission is "to empower Dudley residents to organize, plan for, create and control a vibrant, diverse and high quality neighborhood in collaboration with community partners." DSNI's approach to neighborhood revitalization is comprehensive (physical, environmental, economic and human). It was formed in 1984 when residents of the Dudley Street area came together out of fear and anger to revive their neighborhood that was nearly devastated by arson, disinvestment, neglect and redlining practices, and protect it from outside speculators. DSNI is the only community-based nonprofit in the country which has been granted eminent domain authority over abandoned land within its boundaries
See also her collection of Cape Verdian poems.


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Less than a month into the New Year and the e-retailer and marketplace announces plans for three additional U.S. fulfillment centers.
Why have mobile commerce if you don't promote it?
Getting the word out in other channels is pivotal to success.
Nothing like Toys "R" Us on a Saturday afternoon a few weeks before Christmas. Even better when you're just starting to come down with a nasty cold. Joy to the world. But I have nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews to shop for, so an uncle has to do what an uncle has to do.
While waiting in the hefty line, I was looking at the DVD of the movie "Twilight: Eclipse." Scores of copies were on a shelving unit placed perfectly to encourage impulse buying by people waiting in line. I didn't need the DVD. But something hanging prominently on the shelf did catch my eye. A sign (see picture) that read: "For Special Deals & Alerts, Text TOYS to 30364." The sign also advertised the Toys "R" Us m-commerce site.
This is a very smart move by the retailer. Smartphone owners very often use their devices while waiting for things. So hit them with mobile promotions while they're waiting in line. It's also smart because if you want your m-commerce channel to be successful, you have to promote it.
People today presume you have an e-commerce channel; they just type in ToysRUs.com, for example, they don't need to be told about it. But who is going to make the same presumption about a text messaging program? And how will they know to access it?
Using your other channels is key. As the Toys "R" Us example shows, stores are ripe for promoting m-commerce. After all, that's where many smartphone owners are going to be using their devices to compare prices or get more product information. You want shoppers to know you have a mobile presence so they're not just relying, for instance, on mobile comparison app ShopSavvy, which can guide them to a competitor.
And whether you have stores or not, use your e-commerce site. The home page. Place a box with a nice little mobile phone graphic promoting your site or texts or app. And you should include mobile mentions in your e-mail marketing pieces. I've talked with retailers that include mobile commerce promotion in every e-mail that's sent.
Mobile commerce is a channel unto itself, and if you build it, they will not necessarily come. Consumers have to know mobile is out there as the most convenient shopping tool they're going to find. So let them know, and the more promotion you do, the more mobile traffic you'll see.
31% of mobile phones in use today are smartphones, The Nielsen Co. says. By the end of this coming year, it will be half. It couldn't be more pressing to let these millions of consumers know you're there for them.


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February 29, 2012
Thank you, Keith [Willingham] for that introduction.
I want to start by thanking you, and all the donors who stand behind you, for all the work that you do. You know the stats already, but they bear repeating: Federal workers and military personnel pledged over $280 million in each of the last two years through the Combined Federal Campaign. We are approaching the $7 billion dollar mark for donations - 7 billion dollars over fifty years - and we haven't even finished counting up this year's total.
Those statistics speak of an amazing, generous Federal workforce. And they speak well of you. We have all of you to thank for pulling together all of the pieces and making it work. Without your leadership and your countless hours of work, none of this would be possible.
This program hinges on your voices, on your creativity, on your diligence and on your integrity. You have made the CFC, year after year, the largest and best workplace charity drive in the world. Thank you and congratulations.
This week - this conference - is about making the CFC as good as it can be. It's about learning from each other, taking inspiration, and renewing the purpose that has held the CFC strong for fifty years.
And while we take this anniversary moment to recognize what we have done well over the past year and the past fifty years, I ask that you think also about the coming year, and the coming fifty years, so that the CFC can continue to serve and succeed.
You may remember that last year at this conference, I called for the creation of a CFC-50 Commission. We brought together 28 people representing every kind of stakeholder – charities, watchdog groups, and CFC campaign workers from a range of campaigns. And we brought in two excellent, bi-partisan co-chairs with a combined 28 years of leadership in Congress.
I asked the Commission to take a look at our CFC practices - to kick the tires and look under the hood. To ask: Are we organized the best way possible? Are we reaching our donors? Are we doing all that we can to engage newer Federal workers as both donors and campaign organizers? Are there charities that people want to assist that are not yet listed with the CFC? Are we using our resources in the most efficient way possible? Are we eliminating waste?
What can we do better? How can we do that? When should we implement changes? Who should we look toward for support? Where should we direct our energies to make sure our reach remains as effective as possible?
Discussing these questions and answering them will make the CFC stronger, more agile, more adaptable, and more relevant to more Federal workers and more charities in the 21st century.
In the same vein, I want to ask each of you, as you attend your workshops and discussions today and over the next few days, to think about what you can learn. How you can make the CFC stronger, and better, and more robust for this year and the coming years.
But that's not the only reason we're here. We're not just here to learn the hows, the whats and the whens. We're not just here to take pride in the money raised and the job well done.
We're here to do a good job. We're here to do good.
We're here to follow through on the simple rule that we should treat others the way we wish to be treated. It is an injunction that every major world religion shares. That we should help those in need, as we would want to be helped.
I believe the act of charity speaks to each of us deeply. As givers, as receivers, or even as observers, it is a profound experience to see one person help another.
It feels right.
It calls up a human dignity that we don't always see. To give to another, and ask nothing in return.
We give because we see others facing hardships that we have felt ourselves.
"I survived cancer," a CFC donor in Pittsburgh told me recently. "I figure it's for a reason. Every day I'm alive is another day closer to a cure. And that's why I give."
Sometimes, we give because we are moved by an event. We rise and respond to tornadoes in the heartland, or wildfires in the west, or floods in the northeast. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, we saw per capita gifts rise in New Orleans and Mississippi, as Federal workers helped neighbors who were left with nothing begin to rebuild.
We give because it actually helps. The nearly $300 million dollars you raised last year actually helped people. You know it. You've seen it. From free senior clinics to children's cancer treatments, from the disaster relief phone banks to rural food banks, our help makes a difference every day.
There is no doubt in my mind Federal workers give to the CFC for many of the same reasons that they chose public service. You don't do it to be heroes - though there are heroes among you.
You do it because you believe in helping people. Because you believe nature's beauty is worth protecting. Because you believe diseases need treatment. Because you believe our children and our grandchildren deserve a world that is more bountiful, more prosperous, and more beautiful than we found it.
We give because we want to. We give because we can. We give because we ought to. We give because we believe in an America where neighbors help one another.
However, good intentions are not enough. We need to strive constantly to be as efficient as possible so that as much money as possible is reaching charities rather than paying for administrative overhead.
That's why I've asked the CFC-50 Commission to take a look at how we streamline campaign infrastructure, how we enhance our donor experience, how we strengthen our local campaigns, and how we make sure that the CFC can stand up as the gold standard of workplace giving accountability.
As you well know, integrity, accountability and transparency are the keystones of any charitable endeavor. When any of these are weakened in the eyes of a donor, they will find other avenues to make contributions.
They will rightly ask not only what we say, but what we do. They will not distinguish between our methods and our motivations. It is a great responsibility to live up to the trust our donors place in you, and to make the most difference for our CFC charities.
I want to be very clear. For all the same reasons that the work we do matters, the way we do it matters too. Your business practices are important. OPM's regulations govern the conduct of the campaign, and are designed to safeguard its integrity and ensure that the moneys entrusted to our care by generous federal employees are well-spent. You'll have a chance this week to refresh your memory on our regulations, on ethics, on compliance and on choosing Principal Combined Fund Organizations.
Our donors expect us to honor the spirit in which each dollar is given. They expect us to manage every dime with care. Let's manage it as though it would help feed a child, or help provide a new start for someone who has lost a home. Because that is the spirit in which every dollar is given. That labor of love is self-contained and requires no further reward.
These ideals do not become real without work - sometimes hard work. Just as your actions make our Constitution more than words on a page in your daily work, your work with the CFC makes our intentions more than thoughts. It is up to us, here in this room, to make our high ideals real in the world.
You do that work.
So on behalf of all who admire charity, and all who depend upon it: Thank you.
Thank you, God Bless you, and God Bless the United States of America.
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Iraqi Christian girls attend Christmas Mass at Chaldean Catholic Church in Amman, Jordan on December 25, 2011. (photo: Ali Jarekji/Reuters)
In the lands between the Mediterranean and the Jordan River, the first of three Christmas celebrations was on December 24, the Christmas of the English, or so we thought of it then in the years of my adolescence. My family — ethnic Armenians, Christians by subscription more than piety — had settled in Jordan, a largely Muslim country, where I grew into adulthood, pulled this way and that by the three Christmases of the Holy Land. Of course it was a misnomer to call it the Christmas of the English because December 24 was celebrated by Catholic and Protestant Arabs as well.


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The Deal: Deals Aplenty In the Oil & Gas Fields
HOUSTON ( TheStreet) M&A talk was very much on the minds of executives at Jefferies' energy conference held in Houston last week.
While press wasn't invited, the investment bank revealed highlights from the sessions on Monday, Nov. 18.
Jefferies investment banker Ralph Eads said he expected M&A markets to remain relatively quiet. Though there was, for instance, speculation centering on Irving, Texas-based Pioneer Natural Resources
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James A. Crolle
James A. "Jim" Crolle, Sr. of Forestville, N.Y., and Orlando, Fla., died Thursday (March 21, 2013) in Florida Hospital, East Orlando, at the age of 93.
Born Nov. 11, 1919 in Silver Creek, N.Y., the son of the late Anthony and Eleanor (Gascon) Crolle, he was a graduate of Forestville High School and Alfred State Agricultural College.
A resident of the Silver Creek-Forestville area most of his life, Jim was an agricultural and community leader for many years. He began his career in the G.L.F. (the predecessor of Agway) Egg Station in Buffalo and held various management positions for G.L.F. in Batavia, Macedon, Owego, Trumansburg, Ithaca, N.Y. and Woodstown, N.J. One of Jim's proudest accomplishments was managing an essential production facility to supply canned goods for the troops overseas during WWII.
In 1949 Jim and his wife, Kay, who died in 1983, purchased the G.L.F franchise in Forestville, supplying feed, seed, fertilizer, coal, and farm supplies to local farms. He later added grain cleaning and storage facilities and offered the first bulk lime and fertilizer spreading services in the area. Jim also established his business as a distribution center for fertilizer and chemicals for other Ag-way stores in the area, and built a corn drying and storage facility to help establish corn as a cash crop for area farmers. In a time of limited markets, he also developed a valuable processing outlet for local grape growers through Coca Cola Foods, Inc.
During this time, Jim served on the Board of Directors of the Silver Creek National Bank (prior to its sale to Citibank), the Anderson-Lee Library, American Massage Corporation, and was one of the founding members of the Board of Directors of the Lake Shore Inter- Com-munity Hospital. He was a 50-year member of the Tri-County CC, a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and an active member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church in Forestville.
After his retirement in 1984, Jim married Louise Muccigrosso of Silver Creek, who became an avid golfer and together they continued to play in a couple's league until their late eighties. At the same time he became an accomplished self-taught wood-worker, crafting many heirloom pieces for friends and family. Additionally, he was a skilled pinochle player and played regularly until he became ill.
He is survived by his second wife, Louise (Muccigrosso) Crolle; a daughter, Barbara (James) O'Connell; a son James (Carol) A. Crolle Jr.; and six grandchildren: James (Julia) O'Connell, William (Johnna) O'Connell; Kathleen (Jon) Armstrong, James (Karen) Crolle III, John (Monica) Crolle, C. Joshua Crolle and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by stepchildren Ann (Charles) Ende; Elaine (Matthew) Grohol, F. Paul (Karen) Muccigrosso, and John Muccigrosso and seven step grandchildren. A sister, Rita Jutzin and many nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Kathleen (Murray) Crolle, an infant son, William, and sisters Myrtle Zwerlien, Marie Wood, and Jeanne Crolle.
Prayers will be held today at 9:30 a.m. from the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel in Silver Creek, N.Y. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Silver Creek. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Forestville Fire Department or the Anderson-Lee Library.
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In November 2011, the government of Burundi reached a major milestone in its recovery from decades of civil war with the announcement that their country had reached "landmine-free" status. Now, with the help of the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA) in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Burundi has embarked on a new initiative to build on these gains by improving security of its military and police forces' inventories of small arms and light weapons, such as assault rifles and pistols.
Since 2006, the United States has invested approximately $2.7 million in assistance for weapons stockpile security training, the destruction of 9,000 of its excess weapons, and destruction of 75 tons of its obsolete and excess ammunition in Burundi. This also included the safe destruction of 312 Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) determined by its government to be no longer necessary for its national defense. Their destruction ensured that those highly lethal, shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles will never be used by terrorists to attack a civilian airliner.
PM/WRA is funding the Regional Center on Small Arms (RECSA), based in Nairobi, Kenya, to mark weapons using marking machines. As a result, 47 percent of the firearms owned by the Burundian National Police have already been marked with individual serial numbers and country of origin and entered into an electronic database. Once marked and registered, these arms will be better accounted for and stored more securely to better prevent illicit pilferage and trafficking.
PM/WRA support for weapons marking is a key component to identifying arms trafficking routes in the central African region and increasing accountability within Burundi itself. Efforts to trace trafficked weapons back to owners have already led to arrests. In fiscal years 2009 and 2010, PM/WRA also funded the construction of 38 police micro-armories in Burundi, where newly marked weapons are now safely stored. This project successfully employed local builders and helped to reassure communities of sustained police protection in restive areas of Bujumbura, the capital.
In addition, Burundi's stockpile reduction efforts continue and also contribute to efforts to prevent illicit use of these stockpiles and to mitigate the risk to civilians from accidental detonations. MAG (Mines Advisory Group), a non-governmental organization funded by a grant from PM/WRA, is currently on track to safely dispose of 7,000 more excess Burundian small arms and 70 tons of additional obsolete ammunition. In doing so, this project will also ensure that thousands of Burundians living near ammunition depots will directly benefit from the reduced risk of a catastrophic depot explosion. The recent disaster at a munitions depot in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo earlier this month, which killed and injured so many people and devastated parts of the capital, is the latest tragic example of the threat posed by "dangerous depots." Burundi is to be commended for proactively dealing with this emerging threat.
The Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement continues to provide a wide range of Conventional Weapons Destruction assistance (humanitarian mine action assistance, battle area clearance, UXO remediation at depots that blew up, physical security and stockpile management, and small arms/light weapons mitigation including MANPADS destruction) to other countries in Africa too, as well as in Central and South America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and throughout Asia and the Pacific. To learn more, check out our annual report, To Walk the Earth in Safety, or visit www.state.gov/t/pm/wra.


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Release Date: June 10, 2014
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On June 9, 2014, the Federal Reserve conducted a fixed-rate offering of term deposits through its Term Deposit Facility. The operation offered seven-day term deposits at an interest rate of 0.26000 percent. Following are the results of the operation:
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The fall of 2011 threw our family into a whirlwind of difficult and painful decisions when our mother had a brain aneurysm. Little did we know how much this would change life for our family from that point on. Our father also had some serious health issues and when this event occurred it, of course,...Wed, 05/15/2013 - 4:10pm
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About The R JournalThe R Journal is the open access, refereed journal of the R project for statistical computing. It features short to medium length articles covering topics that might be of interest to users or developers of R, including
- Add-on packages:
- short introductions to R extension packages.
- Programmer's Niche:
- hints for programming in R.
- Help Desk:
- hints for newcomers explaining aspects of R that might not be so obvious from reading the manuals and FAQs.
- Applications:
- demonstrating how a new or existing technique can be applied in an area of current interest using R, providing a fresh view of such analyses in R that is of benefit beyond the specific application.
The R Journal intends to reach a wide audience and have a fast-track but thorough review process. Papers are expected to be reasonably short, clearly written, not too technical, and of course focused on R. Authors of refereed articles should take care to:
- put their contribution in context, in particular discuss related R functions or packages;
- explain the motivation for their contribution;
- provide code examples that are reproducible.
Continuing from R News, The R Journal also has a news section, including information on:
- Changes in R:
- new features of the latest release.
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- new add-on packages, manuals, binary distributions, mirrors,...
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- announcements of conferences related to R.
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Now the neighbor across the street has weighed in as a "no" because he is delighting in the birds our tree attracts . . . because it is tall and those empty top branches give them a great view.
This is an osprey (we believe) that he caught a couple of weeks ago. We were gone but he said half the neighborhood was standing around looking at our tree. Osprey live on fish so if this is one we wonder how he is doing here in the desert . . . although there are lakes in the area.


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Author Ken Oxman Debuts "The Reluctant Assassin"
Category: Authors
Location: Adrian Lamb Room
New Canaan resident Ken Oxman has recently published his first novel, and will appear at the Library on Thursday, June 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lamb Room to introduce his debut thriller, The Reluctant Assassin.
An adventurer himself, news broadcaster and now author, Ken Oxman has parlayed some of his own experiences - including hang gliding and narrow escapes - into the riveting thriller The Reluctant Assassin. Drawing on his time in the British Navy (and borrowing a few of his father's tales from World War II), Oxman weaves a tense story around U.S. Navy Lieutenant Nathan Blake, whose premier talent just happens to be expertly killing targets at close range. A conflicted soul, Blake isn't proud of what he excels at, but can't escape the fact that this unorthodox skill is what his country needs.
Ken Oxman was an officer cadet in the British Merchant Navy and began his civilian career writing and presenting for BBC local radio. More recently, he has written and presented weekly commentaries for CPR/NPR. Ken also directed a series of Noel Coward plays for NPR. He is an actor and director, a UK qualified teacher of English & Drama, and a voice coach and public speaking coach. When not busy doing any of the above, he happily helps his wife in her antiques business. Reluctant Assassin is his first novel.


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by Anton Shilov
Microsoft Corp. has confirmed plan to radically change iconic logotype of Windows operating system with the release of its next iteration. Microsoft admitted that the logotype of Windows 8 will better reflect its Metro style design principles and will signal a complete reimagination of the Windows operating system.
In some ways the evolution of the Windows logo changed in parallel with the advancements of the technology used to create logos. From the simple two color version in Windows 1.0 to the intricate and detailed renderings in Windows Vista and Windows 7, each change made sense in the context in which it was created. As computing capabilities increased, so did the use of that horsepower to render more colors, better fonts, and more detailed and life-like 3D visual effects like depth, shadows, and materiality. Essentially, what started as a simple "window" to compliment the product name became a flying or waving flag.
"But if you look back to the origins of the logo you see that it really was meant to be a window. 'Windows' really is a beautiful metaphor for computing and with the new logo we wanted to celebrate the idea of a window, in perspective. [...] We did less of a re-design and more to return it to its original meaning and bringing Windows back to its roots – reimagining the Windows logo as just that – a window," said Sam Moreau, principal director of user experience for Windows.
Evolution of Windows logo: from Windows 1 to Windows 3 to Windows XP to Windows Vista to Windows 8
Although Microsoft is stressing that the new logo depicts a window, when combined with Metro UI it will clearly represent a set of tiles and tiles are not exactly windows. What is unclear is whether the new logo in particular and Metro style in general will truly be as attractive as traditional interfaces for Windows users.


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Topic: checkbox value always returns true value when puts to console
I have a rails app where I am using a checkbox on my view to determine which part of my if statement runs. I thought this would be an easy task but even though the response in console after clicking submit button shows both: "adult"=>"0" (when not checked) and "adult"=>"1" (when checked) but if I try
puts @application.adult
the console only prints true
Here's the relevant part of my .html.haml file...this is my most recent attempt
=simple_form_for( :application, :url => users_partner_acceptance_path( application ), :method => :put ) do | f |
=f.input :full_name, label: 'Full Name', placeholder: 'Full Name'
.help-block * please enter your legal name
=f.input :address_1, label: 'Address', placeholder: 'Apartment, Street'
=f.check_box_tag :adult, inline_label: 'I am over 18 years old.', as: :boolean, checked = true
=f.input :guardian_full_name, label: 'Guardian Full Name', placeholder: 'Full Name'
=render 'partner_details_errors', application: application
=f.submit 'Show Contract', class: 'btn btn-primary', data: { 'text' => 'Create Contract', 'disabled-text' => 'Creating ...' }
I've tried
{:checked=> true}
checked: true
instead of
checked = true
and probably a few others I've tried
=f.check_box :adult
=f.input :adult
instead of
=f.check_box_tag :adult
In my controller, I've tried to do something like this:
if @application.adult == true
# do something
# do something else
if @application.adult
# do something
# do something else
per someone else's suggestion, I tried:
=check_box_tag(:adult, value = "1", checked = false, options = {}) (had to add : for it to keep it from erroring but still same result as before where checkbox checked or unchecked doesn't change outcome. I then tried it with =f.check_box, :adult (error because of comma), =check_box :adult and =f.check_box :adult still no change.
Any suggestions, help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I'm using Rails 3.2.12
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NAMM 2014: Gibson stand in pictures
NAMM 2014: Gibson had their full 2014 line-up on show at Anaheim, and we took a look round the stand to see the new guitars up close.
We also saw Gibson's blinged-up 120th anniversary Double Diamond series, which is all very sparkly and impressive. Hooray.
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We're halfway through summer, and it's high time for some homemade ice cream flavors that celebrate all things wonderful about the season. Namely, fresh peaches, blackberries, dark cherries, mint and local honey.
Since Amber Wilson of For the Love of the South is a pro when it comes to summer flavors (just get a load of her 4 Summer Fruit Lemonades she developed for us last month), we put her to work on four pretty ice cream recipes that play up summer's bounty.
The best part about her recipes? They are all derived from one vanilla ice cream base, detailed below. Meaning once you get the simple, yet heavenly, vanilla down pat, all you need to do is adjust seasonal mix-ins. Also, if you're new to the ice cream game, these are great recipes to start with, because they forgo that pesky egg-custard base. [caption id="attachment_331670" align="aligncenter" width="493"] This article originally appeared as on Relish
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Let's go Ricky!
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Matt Adams (oblique) will be reevaluated by a team doctor on Thursday's scheduled off day.
Phillies signed OF Michael Saunders to a one-year, $9 million contract with an $11 million club option for 2018.
According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, free agent Jason Hammel was "in talks with the Mariners" when he switched agents in late December.
Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports confirms the Marlins have acquired Dan Straily from the Reds.
Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez were elected to the 2017 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame by the BBWAA.
Angels signed OF Kole Calhoun to a three-year, $26 million contract extension.
Athletics signed INF Trevor Plouffe to a one-year, $5.25 million contract.
Indians president Chris Antonetti said Wednesday that Michael Brantley (shoulder) has progressed to hitting off a tee.
Blue Jays re-signed OF Jose Bautista to a one-year, $18.5 million contract.
Indians and OF Brandon Guyer avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year, $5 million contract with a club option for 2019.
According to Jim Bowden of ESPN.com and Sirius XM, free agent reliever Greg Holland is "getting close to deciding on his next team."
The younger brother of Edinson Volquez has been stabbed to death in the Dominican Republic.


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Police identify crash victim
GLADSTONE – Police have released the name of a man killed in an accident involving a semi truck and multiple vehicles in Gladstone Wednesday night.
According to Gladstone Public Safety, Thomas Swift, 73, of Escanaba, was killed in the accident, which occurred at the intersection of U.S. 2 and 41 and M-35 and South Hill Road at approximately 8:21 p.m. Wednesday.
The crash involved two passenger vehicles and a semi truck. Swift was pronounced dead at the scene.
Swift's wife, Barbara Swift, also 73, was a passenger in the vehicle and was transported to OSF St. Francis Hospital, and later, to Marquette General Hospital where she was listed in serious condition Thursday afternoon. No further information on her condition was available this morning.
The driver of the semi truck was identified as Harley Durocher, 24, of Gwinn. He was not injured in the accident.
Police have identified Joyce Scheriff, 72, of Gladstone, as the driver of a third vehicle involved. She was transported to OSF St. Francis Hospital where she was listed in stable condition as of Thursday afternoon.
Gladstone Public Safety Director Paul Geyer said this morning the accident is still under investigation. No further details are being released at this time pending review of the circumstances by the prosecutor's office.


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Parvovirus in dogs is a disease that requires serious treatment. If you notice clinical signs in your dog such as severe vomiting or diarrhea, it is important to see your vet to determine the cause and the best course of action to nurse your dog back to health.
While there is no treatment to kill the virus once it has infected your dog, there are ways to address the effects it can have on the canine's body, according to VCA Animal Hospitals. The virus is capable of destroying the protective lining of the intestinal tract as well as white and red blood cells. Together these features allow the virus to commonly cause a condition called septicemia—in which bacteria get into the blood stream. It is this complication which often causes parvovirus to be a fatal condition.
Doctors Foster and Smith reports the most important treatment is replacement of fluids and electrolytes the dog has lost through diarrhea and vomiting to treat dehydration. Usually intravenous fluids are required, therefore, most pets will require hospitalization with the vet to make a successful recovery. Other intravenous medications such as antibiotics to treat septicemia, anti-inflammatory drugs and pain medications are often required in dogs severely affected by parvovirus. While there is no specific treatment to get rid of the virus, with early diagnosis and aggressive medical intervention, puppies with parvovirus infection can be supported and can recover.
The best way to protect against parvovirus infection is to ensure your dog gets properly vaccinated. Puppies should receive parvovirus as part of their puppy series and multiple vaccinations are required before a puppy is well-protected. Until your puppy is adequately protected against parvovirus infection, it is important to keep them out of high-risk environments—such as kennels, dog shows—or around other puppies or dogs who are sick with diarrhea.


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"It's a massive, unbelievable competitive advantage. Having access to a private jet is the single most important asset to any national political campaign. "
The World's Top-rated FBOs
The ground-support facilities commonly known as FBOs (for fixed-base operations) represent a critical link in the private aviation chain. They provide aircraft fueling, hangars and parking tie-downs, cleaning and water replenishment, meeting spaces, catering facilities and, at some locations, maintenance services. For passengers on corporate and private aircraft, they often offer the first impression of an airport.
While small airports may have but one provider, large airports often have several. Some are owned by the airports, but most are privately operated. Several chains—such as Signature Flight Support, Landmark Aviation, Atlantic Aviation and Million Air—boast dozens of locations throughout the U.S. or even internationally. Amenities vary but can include elegantly appointed waiting areas, well-equipped conference rooms, business centers, refreshment bars and concierge services for passengers. Crews might expect pilot lounges, "snooze" and exercise rooms and complimentary use of cars.
To determine which providers offer the best customer experience, BJT sister publication Aviation International News annually tasks its readers with rating the FBOs they have used over the past 12 months. For this year's report, AIN tallied more than 12,000 reviews for facilities in 89 countries from upwards of 2,100 respondents who deal with FBOs on a daily basis.
AIN asked its subscribers to consider four criteria: line service, passenger amenities, pilot amenities and facilities. For each of these, readers scored FBOs from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest. AIN then compiled those scores to calculate an average for each location that received 20 or more individual ratings.
Excellent service can be found from coast to coast in North America. The 18 FBOs on the continent that ranked in the top 10 percent of this year's survey all scored 9.1 or higher.
The top-scoring FBO in the Americas was J.A. Air Center at Aurora Municipal Airport near Chicago with an overall 9.5 rating. In operation for little more than four years, this FBO has earned top-five rankings in the last three, and it garnered the highest individual-category rating (9.8) in this year's report for its modern, upscale facilities. Outside the 12,000-square-foot structure, aircraft up to the size of a Gulfstream G650 can park underneath a massive canopy, allowing passengers to disembark directly into the terminal. The full-service FBO offers aircraft charter and management services, maintenance, one of the country's biggest avionics shops and a recently added interiors-completion division. Asked to describe the focus that makes his FBO successful, operations manager Randy Fank said, "It's not hard. Take care of the guy in the back of the airplane, get him on his way, so you've actually accomplished what the pilots want done, then take care of the pilots."
AIN's questionnaire also asked readers to rank the factors that prompt them to select an FBO as well as those that may have driven them to seek other options. Those results remained largely unchanged from last year. By an overwhelming margin, excellent customer service was again the key factor in selecting an FBO, followed by fuel pricing and passenger amenities. Poor customer service, rundown or unclean facilities and unprofessional staff ranked as the biggest reasons for avoiding one.
Outside North America, the top 10 FBOs this year are all in Europe. These include TAG Aviation at Farnborough Airport, an hour outside London, which had the highest overall score among international locations. The company this year is celebrating a decade of operating the airport (one of the few in Europe dedicated to business aviation), which it took over from the UK Ministry of Defence in 2003. Easily identified by its pair of visually striking three-bay hangars providing 240,000 square feet of aircraft storage, maintenance facilities and offices, the FBO offers dedicated concierge service as well as onsite customs and immigration facilities. Customers are permitted to drive directly to their aircraft, if they wish to bypass the well-appointed terminal, which includes passenger and crew lounges and multimedia-equipped conference rooms.
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Miller hopes to light up the South Florida sky Jan. 3 when the Buckeyes take on Clemson in the Orange Bowl. He will consult the NFL's draft advisory board long before the Jan. 15 deadline.
"It's tough; I just don't know," Miller said of the stay-or-go decision. "I really have to sit down and go through the pros and cons. I'll talk to my parents, take it slow. Hopefully ball out on January 3rd and see what the scouts are looking at."
Miller is wary of exposing himself to the kind of injury he suffered in September, a sprained left knee. He attempted 153 rushes this season (down from 227 last year), averaging 16.5 in the Buckeyes' final four games. He said he's "getting tired" of the pounding and is well aware Ohio State will lose four senior starters on its offensive line.
He wants to develop as more of a traditional, pro-style quarterback, saying: "We recruit running backs. They're on scholarship too."


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With the days getting warmer and brighter, the countdown to summer has really begun... and here at Toby Carvery Oulton Leeds, we're celebrating with a fantastic offer for you to enjoy.
If you visit us by 23 May, you can enjoy two courses for just £6.50*. So, as well as piling your carvery plate high with delicious roast meats and all the trimmings, you can choose soup of the day to start or a scrummy pud to finish – rhubarb & custard sundae, treacle sponge, chocolate fudge cake or dairy ice cream.
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Relieve your pain. Restore your ability. Regain your life.
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You can't really enjoy life when you suffer with constant pain. That's why Pain Therapy Associates, with offices in Schaumburg established a center where you can find real pain relief; a center where you'll never be told that your pain is all in your head.
Pain Therapy Associates is a multidisciplinary team of board-certified pain specialists – in rheumatology, pain management, anesthesiology, internal medicine, neurology, physiatry, podiatry, physical therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic medicine, acupuncture and Eastern medicine – all under one roof. All dedicated to pinpointing the real source of your suffering, relieving your pain and restoring your life.
Welcome Dr. Dabah!
Please help us in welcoming the newest doctor to our team! Dr. Dabah, MD, is a double-board-certified interventional pain specialist and is dedicated to helping others overcome their aliments. He is also the medical director for interventional pain.
Here, you'll find doctors and allied health professionals who are trained and experienced in both traditional and alternative pain relief therapies, Eastern and Western medicine. Their goal is to help you overcome or eliminate your pain and give you back your life even if you have tried other pain treatments without success or if you have suffered years of frustration with the inability of standard medical care to help you.
At Pain Therapy Associates, you'll find caring, compassionate physicians, led by medical director and chronic pain pioneer Carey B. Dachman, MD, FACR. Dr. Dachman is triple-board-certified (rheumatology, internal medicine and pain management) and has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor in rheumatology for five consecutive years. He has also been named as Chicago Magazine Top Doctors and Best of the Best for Chicago Magazine.
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Diploria strigosa
Diploria strigosa, the symmetrical brain coral, is a colonial species of stony coral in the family Faviidae. It occurs on reefs in shallow water in the West Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. It grows slowly and lives to a great age.
The symmetrical brain coral forms smooth flat plates or massive hemispherical domes up to 1.8 metres (5 ft 11 in) in diameter. The surface is covered with interlinking convoluted valleys in which the polyps sit in cup-shaped depressions known as corallites. Each of these has a number of radially arranged ridges known as septae which continue outside the corallite as costae and link with those of neighbouring corallites. The ridges separating the valleys are smoothly rounded and do not usually have a groove running along their apex as does the rather similar grooved brain coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis). The coral has symbiotic dinoflagellate alga called zooxanthella in its tissues and it is these which give the coral its colour of yellowish or greenish brown, or occasionally blue-grey. The valleys are often a paler or contrasting colour.[2][3]
Distribution and habitat
The symmetrical brain coral grows in shallow parts of the Caribbean Sea, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Florida and Texas. It is probably the most widespread of the brain corals (Diploria ssp.) and not only occurs on reefs but also sometimes on muddy stretches of seabed where not many other corals flourish.[2] It grows at depths down to about 40 metres (130 ft).[3]
The fossilised remains of Diploria strigosa have been found alongside those of other massive corals, Diploria clivosa, Siderastrea siderea and Solenastrea bouroni, in marine deposits in Río Grande de Manatí, Puerto Rico that date back to the Pleistocene.[4]
The symmetrical brain coral grows very slowly adding about 1 centimetre (0.39 in) to its diameter in a year. This means that a large specimen over a metre (yard) across is at least a century old. In the day time the polyps retract inside their corallites but at night they extend their ring of tentacles and feed on zooplankton. The coral also benefits from the photosynthetic products produced by the zooxanthellae.[2]
- ^ van der Land, Jacob (2012). "Diploria strigosa (Dana, 1846)". World Register of Marine Species. http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=289827. Retrieved 2012-09-10.
- ^ a b c Colin, Patrick L. (1978). Marine Invertebrates and Plants of the Living Reef. T.F.H. Publications. p. 247. ISBN 0-86622-875-6.
- ^ a b "Symmetrical brain coral (Diploria strigosa)". Interactive Guide to Caribbean Diving. Marine Species Identification Portal. http://species-identification.org/species.php?species_group=caribbean_diving_guide&id=310. Retrieved 2012-09-10.
- ^ Geological Survey (US) (1959). U.S. Geological Survey professional paper, Issue 317. G.P.O. p. 123.


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Greetings OTTI participants!
Hopefully you will be receiving your teas very soon! All packages went out Thursday and Friday with one exception. This was quite an undertaking, 3 OTTI-s at the same time. Note to self, don't do that again!
This was also exasperated by several unanticipated delays, most notably a vendor who was most uncooperative and who I will be posting about shortly. Also there was a problem with the packaging! So, I did have to majorly improvise this time around! My apologies! Hopefully the packaging will be fully resolved in time for the next OTTI.
So when you receive your OTTI, I would suggest opening it up and placing the samples into more packaging. You can place the samples in their current wrapping directly into a canister or a vendor foil bag.
The packing is a bit of a balancing act. I would not want to over extend thus significantly increasing the participants cost for the OTTI-s, but the packaging was NOT as planned and will improve!!!
So, look for improvements there. This being the first rounds, there will be a learning curve. I am open to constructive comments, suggestions!
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