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My wife and I own a shop in Pier 14. Today a black man walked in, refused to pay for our service and called my wife a white bitch, also to go suck on ***** … whatever. He went on to allege my wife's mother is related to a dog…. He came back a second time to tell her to go f*** … whatever herself.
Whilst he was ranting two "cops" arrived on the scene and I insisted on laying criminal charges. The cops refused my request and referred me to Mount Road SAPS. My wife and I asked them to take our statements and take down the particulars of the suspect – who was still ranting in front of the shop. The police flatly refused my wife's and my requests and disappeared with the suspect on tow.
I called 10111 for assistance who still has to arrive – now, more than an hour later. The pic shows the two "police officers" with the suspect still ranting in the background.
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My goal in life used to be retired by 50 and spend more time doing medical missions work. Not going to happen. Maybe 55 now(I'm currently 47 but real close to 48).
Way back in the day when I was "planning" my life, I thought by this time I'd have 2 kids in college, empty nest, and making contacts to be overseas about 3-4 months out of the year. Well, DW 1.0 had a change of heart about kids, career, and being married (at least to me) and things drastically changed after that. By the time DW 2.0 came along, too late to bother with kids so we spoil the niece and nephews.
You're probably at that point in life where you're wondering what your "legacy" will be. Who will remember you. For most, its kids/grandkids. For you it could still be kids/grandkids. Or maybe you need to look into teaching the next generation whether its via Boy Scouts, Little League, job mentoring, teach a college class, etc.
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Sunday, January 29, 2017
When you open with a phony statistic you torpedo your credibility
On January 4, 2017 Stefan Swanepoel posted an article at Business Insider titled I've given over 1,000 presentations in the past 30 years - here are my 5 best public speaking tips.
His second paragraph gave an excellent reason for listening to his advice:
"In the past three decades, I've given more than 1,200 presentations to upward of a million people. Many say the ability to speak before large crowds is innate, but I'm not sure that's true."
Then Stefan discussed his decent tips which were to:
1] Map out the message.
2] Speak from the heart.
3] Use visuals.
4] Be Prepared.
5] Zone in.
But, his first paragraph already had torpedoed his credibility by claiming:
"Glossophobia - better known as a fear of public speaking - affects 74% of people, according to a National Institute of Mental Health survey. So it's no surprise the very thought of addressing large crowds causes so much stress, angst, and discomfort."
First, Glossophobia is an almost useless pseudo-technical term.
Second, the link he provided for that 74% statistic points to a web page at Statistic Brain. It doesn't link to a web page for a survey done by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - there is no such survey. Back in 2014 I blogged about how Statistic Brain is just a statistical medicine show, and that percentages from NIMH sponsored research are much smaller.
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Performed by: Irina Gabiani
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You would measure time the measureless and the immeasurable.
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DEDHAM, Mass. (WBZ/CNN) -- A Massachusetts church is using its nativity scene to send a message about immigration this holiday season.
The arrangement depicts baby Jesus in a cage and the wise men closed off by a wall. Parishioners of St. Susanna in Dedham say this creche is meant to be thought-provoking.
"We try to take a picture of the world as it is and put it together with a Christmas message," Pastor Stephen Josoma told WBZ.
The message this year questions peace on Earth. He said Jesus represents migrant children being held at the southern border, separated from their parents. The wise men represent the caravan of migrants behind the border wall.
"Jesus was about taking care of one another. This is not the way to take care of one another," said Josoma.
Some parishioners insist the scene is not a dig at Trump.
"We're not trying to scandalize anyone. We're trying to reflect back a reality that has to be looked at," said Pat Ferrone, a member of the committee that came up with the idea for the display. "We talk about… feeding the hungry and welcoming the stranger."
But mixing politics with religion isn't sitting well with some who believe the nativity scene has crossed a line.
"This is where you come to pray not to be preached at what you should think about politics," said Helen Watson who drove to church to see the display.
Parishioner Phil Mandeville says Jesus was no stranger to politics. "Christ was political, he was hung on a cross for making political statements and bucking authority and that's exactly why he died," Mandeville said.
The nativity scene is meant to be a symbol of hope, and at St. Susanna's the hope is that a conversation has begun.
St. Susanna's is known for its thought-provoking nativity scenes. Last year, the church included a list of mass shooting locations and the number of victims as part of its display.


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A broken jaw wasn't enough to stop Cooper Davis from competing. The 20-year-old bull rider from Jasper, Texas, recalled his laundry list of rodeo injuries Friday with a nonchalance only a cowboy could pull off.
Rodeo injuries challenge doctors to 'think outside the box'
A broken jaw wasn't enough to stop Cooper Davis from competing.
The 20-year-old bull rider from Jasper, Texas, recalled his laundry list of rodeo injuries Friday with a nonchalance only a cowboy could pull off.
"I broke my jaw, my shoulder, ankles, there's a few things I guess."
The jaw was by far the worst, but even then it only took him four days before he was back in the ring, with two screws in his bottom jaw and three on the top.
"I knew if I didn't rodeo I wouldn't make it to the (National Finals Rodeo) that year, so it was either not make it to the NFR and sit at home or try and make some more money," he said Friday, once again awaiting medical treatment but this time for a much more benign injury — a nasty looking blister from a glove irritation.
There's a reason the term "cowboy up" exists, but it takes a lot more than grit to brave the bulls and the bare backs through broken bones, pinched nerves, black eyes or even blisters. Behind the scenes at the Calgary Stampede rodeo, the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sport Medicine Team is on site offering medical care, advice and treatment to make sure athletes are in the best possible shape to take a shot at big bucks and big glory.
Dr. Ralph Strother, head physician on the team, says injuries are often event-specific, but contusions (cuts and bruises) are by far the most common, followed by knee, back, and neck injuries, soft-tissue damage, chronic pain, fractures and concussions.
Leading up to the rodeo finals on Sunday, the treatment team has been seeing about 40 competitors per day, pulling out all the stops to get them through the final push.
"We're just trying to let them make it through these last few days and sometimes it's a new creative tape job or a contusion pad that we've come up with that all of a sudden enables them to compete," said athletic therapist Krista Burton.
A former rodeo rider herself, Burton said the high number of athletes seeking medical care is a good thing because it indicates a high level of self-awareness.
"It's good because they're taking care of themselves and if they come in with an injury we can assess and make sure that it doesn't get worse," she said.
"We know that they're probably going to compete anyway."
As reckless as rodeo can seem, Burton said athletes have to be really smart about their bodies and often forge long-term relationships with the care team to ensure they stay as healthy as possible.
"They know that this is a long week and they have a long year and it's a long career that they want," she said.
Still, there are times when injuries can pose a greater threat than they may seem. A fractured rib, for instance, can break further and risk puncturing organs, and so the medical team has as much a role to play in educating competitors about their health conditions as it does in patching them up.
But at its core, rodeo is really just like any other sport, said Strother.
"We look at it as normal sport preparation, I think that's not emphasized enough," he said.
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Albeit hockey with livestock, and it's the addition of the animals and the unpredictability of rodeo that makes the sport a compelling arena for medical professionals.
Strother said he first got involved after joining the University of Calgary's Sport Medicine Centre and learning of the unique needs of rodeo riders.
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There are many predictions in the NT of the return of Jesus Christ (e.g. Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 2 Timothy 4:1; Hebrews 9:28), and there are particular elements that accompany these predictions. First, Christ will return in person. Second, His return will be visible. Third, His return will be in glory; it will be attended by majestic fanfare.
Many scholars argue that the NT writers and Jesus Himself expected and taught His personal return within the lifetime of the first generation of Christians. Because it did not happen, they say, we can safely discard the NT documents as unreliable and understand Jesus as merely a model of love.
C.H. Dodd spoke of "realized eschatology," meaning that all the NT prophecies about the future and Christ's return were in fact fulfilled in the first century. In passages like Matthew 16:28, Dodd said that Jesus was referring not to a future return but to the visible manifestations of His glory that took place at the transfiguration, the resurrection, and the ascension.
In Matthew 24 Jesus describes future events, including the destruction of the temple and of Jerusalem, as well as His return (some think Jesus spoke only of the destruction of Jerusalem and not His return). Jesus' disciples asked Him: "Tell us, when will these things be. And what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" (24:3). Jesus answered, "Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place" (24:34).
Jesus clearly says these things would take place within the span of a single human generation, which in Jewish terms, was approximately 40 years. If Christ's crucifixion took place sometime around AD 30, one would expect fulfillment of that prophecy around AD 70, which happens to be the date of the destruction of the temple and the fall of the city of Jerusalem to the Romans.
Full preterism teaches that all references in Matthew 24 to the coming of Christ refer to His "coming in judgment" on the Jewish nation in AD 70. It was not the end of history, but it was the end of the Jewish age. Full preterism is heretical, as it denies an essential truth of Scripture: Christ shall come "to judge the living and the dead at His appearing" (2 Timothy 4:1).
Partial preterism teaches that in the first half of Matthew 24 (vv.4-35), Jesus is speaking chiefly of the events surrounding the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. But in the second half (vv.36-51) Jesus is referring to His future visible return and the consummation of His kingdom.
[Adapted from R.C. Sproul, Everyone's a Theologian]
The following is an excerpt from Berkhof's Summary of Christian Doctrine
According to Scripture several important events must precede the return of Christ.
a. The calling of the Gentiles. The gospel of the kingdom must be preached to all nations before the coming of Christ, Matt. 24:14; Mark 13:10; Rom. 11:25. This means that the nations as a whole must be so thoroughly evangelized that the gospel becomes a power in the life of the people, a sign that calls for decision.
b. The conversion of the full number of elect Jews and Gentiles (Romans 11)
c. The Great Apostasy and the Great Tribulation. The Bible teaches repeatedly that toward the end of time there will be a great falling away. Matt. 24:12; 2Thess. 2:3; 2Tim. 3:1-7; 4:3-4.
d. The coming of the Antichrist. The spirit of Antichrist was already in evidence in the apostolic age, 1John 4:3, and many antichrists had made their appearance, 1John 2:18. But the Bible leads us to expect that at the end of the age a single individual will stand out as the incarnation of all wickedness, "the man of sin," "the son of perdition, he that opposes and exalts himself against all that is called God or that is worshiped; so that he sits in the temple of God, setting himself forth as God." 2Thess. 2:3-4.


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Neil began his woodworking career by training as an Industrial Arts teacher in the early 1970s. Resigning from teaching in 1983 he turned to woodworking as a full time occupation. The focus of Neil's work has changed from predominantly woodturning to a concentration on custom-made furniture.
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Mode Auto modes (auto; auto, flash off); programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M); scene modes (portrait; landscape; child; sports; close up; night portrait; night landscape; party/indoor; beach/snow; sunset; dusk/dawn; pet portrait; candlelight; blossom; autumn colors; food); special effects modes (night vision; super vivid; pop; photo illustration; toy camera effect; miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key)
Exposure compensation Can be adjusted by –5 to +5 EV in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in P, S, A, M, SCENE, and night vision modes
Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO 100 to 25600 in steps of 1/3 EV Auto ISO sensitivity control available
Active D-Lighting Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, Off
Autofocus system Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m/1 ft 8 in. to 9 ft 10 in.)
Detection range –1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
Lens servo Single-servo AF (AF-S), Continuous-servo AF (AF-C), Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) ; predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus point 39 Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points
AF-area mode Single-point AF, 9-, 21-, or 39- point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF
Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Built-in flash Auto, portrait, child, close up, night portrait, party/indoor, pet portrait, super vivid, pop, photo illustration, toy camera effect: Auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M, food: Manual pop-up with button release
Guide number Approx. 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
Control TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
Mode Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off
Flash compensation -3 to +1 EV in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in P, S, A, M, and SCENE modes
Flash-ready indicator Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; blinks after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon CLS supported
Sync terminal AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately)
White balance Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine-tuning.
Bracketing types Exposure, White balance, ADL
Lens servo Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (MF)
AF-area mode Face-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject-tracking AF
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Automatic scene selection Available in auto and auto flash off modes
Metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Metering method Matrix
Frame size (pixels) and frame rate 1920 x 1080; 60p (progressive), 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p 1280 x 720; 60p, 50p Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively; options support both high and normal image quality
File format MOV
Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format Linear PCM
Audio recording device Built-in or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
ISO sensitivity ISO 100 to 25600
Other options Time-lapse movies
Monitor size 8.1 cm ( 3.2 –in.) diagonal
Monitor type TFT vari-angle LCD touch screen with 170 ° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, brightness adjustment, and eye-sensor controlled on/off
Monitor resolution Approx. 1037 k-dot (720 x 480 x 3 = 1,036,800 dots)
Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 12, or 80 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, playback face zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, auto image rotation, picture rating, and image comment (up to 36 characters)
USB connector Hi-Speed USB with Micro-USB connector; connection to built-in USB port is recommended
HDMI output connector Type C HDMI connector
Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter); supports optional ME-1 stereo microphones
Accessory terminal Wireless remote controllers: WR-1, WR-R10 (available separately) Remote cords: MC-DC2 (available separately) GPS units: GP-1/GP-1A (available separately)
Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Operating frequency 2412 to 2462 MHz (channels 1 to 11)
Security Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
Operation NFC Forum Type 3 Tag
Communication protocols Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1
Range (line of sight) Approximately 10 m (32 ft) without interference; range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles
Supported languages Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Battery One EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion battery
AC adapter EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5A power connector (available separately)
Tripod socket 1/4–in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 124 x 97 x 70 mm ( 4.9 x 3.9 x 2.8 in.)
Weight Approx. 465 g ( 1 lb 0.4 oz ) with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 415 g/14.7 oz (camera body only)
Operating environment Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (+32 °F to 104 °F) Humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied accessories DK-25 rubber eyecup, BF-1B body cap, EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover), AN-DC3 strap, MH-24 battery charger (plug adapter supplied in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale)
1. Unless otherwise stated, all measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards or guidelines. All figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery. Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in these specifications at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that these specifications may contain.
Minimum focus distance0.25m from focal plane
Maximum aperturef/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperturef/22-38
Focal length18-55mm
Maximum reproduction ratio0.38x
No. of diaphragm blades7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
WeightApprox. 205g
Supplied accessories55mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-55A, Rear Lens Cap
FocusingAutofocus controlled by stepping motor; separate focus ring for manual focus
Filter attachment size55mm
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)Approx. 64.5 x 62.5mm
Angle of viewNikon DX-format D-SLR cameras: 76°-28°50′
DiaphragmFully automatic
Lens construction12 elements in 9 groups (including 2 Aspherical lens elements)
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Elinor Barker has revealed her opportunity to represent Britain at the track world championships occurred a year sooner than expected.
The 18-year-old British Cycling Olympic Academy Programme athlete will race the team pursuit in Minsk, Belarus this week.
Barker's world championship debut comes after a successful rookie world cup season. In her first senior competition, Barker impressed alongside Olympic champions Dani King and Laura Trott to win the Glasgow world cup.
Since, Barker has been training at Manchester's National Cycling Centre, where she spoke about the opportunity to take a break from education and experience life as a full-time athlete.
"The amount that I'm learning and the experience I'm getting it's unbelievable."
Elinor Barker
"It's absolutely brilliant, I'm so lucky to have that experience, it's something that not that many people get at all and I can't believe it's happened to me," Barker enthused.
"The amount that I'm learning and the experience I'm getting it's unbelievable."
Barker is the latest product of British Cycling's performance programmes, but will be the last to ride the three-woman, three kilometre team pursuit.
Next season, the Olympic distance will match the men's event with one athlete and one kilometre added – and Barker notes she is one of several athletes who could challenge for the Rio 2016 squad.
"There's a lot of young riders like me coming up" she noted.
"Joanna Rowsell is going to come back, a teammate that I did the (Mexico) world cup with, Ciara Horne, is dead strong and she'll be riding with us next year hopefully. Amy Roberts who I rode with as a junior, possibly even Lucy Garner, she does a good team pursuit, so there's loads of people.
"It's good for equality in the sport that we'll be doing the same distance and the same number of riders will get to ride as in the men's."


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Jason Bateman compares the Trumps to the Bluths
With season five of Arrested Development right around the corner, Jason Bateman joined The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and compared the Trump family to his TV family, the wealthy, unscrupulous, and scandal-ridden Bluths, all headed by George (Jeffrey Tambor), a father figure of questionable character. Breaking down the likenesses, Bateman said, "There are brothers that I think equal ours in number, there's a crazy dad, a crazy mom, and a lot of moral bankruptcy."
And by looks alone, even the Bluth's attorney (played by Henry Winkler) invites comparison with Donald Trump's personal attorney, Michael Cohen, who is dealing with a bit of legal trouble right now.
The Bluths and Trumps have so much in common idealistically that Donald Trump actually stole one of their old ideas. "There were some story lines that started back in the early 2000s," Bateman said. "Like the wall between Mexico and the United States was a dumb, dumb Bluth family idea that is of course now tragically real."
Despite all their shenanigans and shady dealings, not all Bluths are bad. Bateman plays Michael, the good one, to put it simply, but there's a Trump comparison there too. When Colbert asked, "Which Trump is most like your character, Michael Bluth?" Bateman replied, "Barron. He's essentially innocent and has that ever-present look of, 'How am I gonna get out of here?'"
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert airs weeknights at 11:35 on CBS.
Watch Jon Stewart hang out under Stephen Colbert's desk with a charity contest winner:
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Automatic cooling option is the benefit of the high-end qualitative yogurt maker.
The premium quality yogurt maker with the automatic chilling off to provide you with the best results.
The transparent lid allows you to observe the glass containers and the whole process of making yogurt. Many jars allow you to make yogurt with various fillings.
Automatic digital yogurt maker with the transparent lid, enabling you the opportunity to make yogurt in portions.
The hidden cord storage and the various designs available are the evident advantages of this yogurt maker.
Fairly good yogurt maker for obtaining the dash greek yogurt in the home-made conditions.
Cuisinart CYM-100
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Salton YM9
How to Make Yogurt?
Yogurt is a dairy product made from bacterial fermentation of milk, usually with adding some other flavors. Special bacteria ferment milk, giving it a specific color, taste, and changing its consistency.
Yogurt is an utterly useful food for a human body. It helps improve digestion and our bodies absorb lactose from yogurt a lot better than from milk. Yogurt is really helpful for people allergic to milk protein.
Now when you know what yogurt is, let's find out how to make it. Certain bacteria cultures are used; most often, they are Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus. They are added to milk, then you set a certain temperature mode. As usual, yogurt requires a temperature from 107 to 113 degrees F. However, remember that the temperature above 122 degrees F will be too high, bacteria will simply die. The temperature is maintained for 8-12 hours, during which all lactose is fermented and milk turns into yogurt. Then, you will need to cool the yogurt to 40 degrees F, preserving all bacteria and achieving the best consistency. As you can see, it's all really simple - no special skills are required. You can enjoy delicious and healthy treats with your whole family.
Salton YM9 Makes Yogurt Making a Piece of Cake
No doubt, you can make a similar dairy product without a yogurt machine - just use an appropriate dish and ensure the right temperature. Yet, you can cook on open fire instead of using a stove, so we think using modern technologies is a lot better.
Salton YM9 yogurt maker is really simple in use, even a child can tackle it! Just pour all ingredients into a container, plug the appliance in, and push the button. There's a time indication in the upper part of the housing, so you can easily find out how much time is required till your yogurt is ready. However, this appliance has no timer, so you will hear no sound when the process is over. Thus, pay attention to the remaining time!
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Apart from milk, you need bacteria cultures so make sure to get them in advance. They are supplied in small bags, so you can always open one of them, add to milk, and make your favorite yogurt.
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Euro Cuisine YM80
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Aroma AYM-606
Single Bowl VS Several Small Cups?
You need to decide what kind of container for a yogurt maker you need. Some models have a single container, whereas others are equipped with several small yogurt cups (usually from 4 to 12). The more cups, the more capacity each of them will have.
The models with one large container are perfect for making traditional yogurt, boiled fermented milk, and so on. Moreover, it's much easier to wash one big container instead of washing lots of small yogurt cups. However, some cups are fully dishwasher-safe so you can put them in a dishwasher and leave all the work to it.
If you need an appliance for your family, you'd better use a yogurt maker with lots of small cups. It's very convenient since you will keep several fresh portions of yogurt in your fridge and your kids will need just to take one.
Thus, if you have a large family and wish to feed your nearest and dearest with healthy food, pay attention to Aroma Housewares AYM-606. The 8 available cups allow you to experiment: you can make a vanilla yogurt, a yogurt with chocolate at a time. Also, the lids are leak-resistant, so we recommend you to take a cup of yogurt when you go to college or work and have a really healthy snack. Remember that healthy lifestyle is impossible without healthy food!
Amazing Recipes to Any Taste
Even those who like a natural flavor-free yogurt are sometimes willing to try a new taste. Let alone kids who usually don't like dairy products and adding some flavor is a way to make them eat such food. Thus, we've selected the most popular recipes for you:
Coffee yogurt
Take 33 ounces of milk, heat it up, then add a yogurt culture, 2 spoons of instant coffee, and a bit of sugar. Mix all the ingredients using any blender start making yogurt.
Vanilla yogurt
Dilute 2 teaspoons of gelatine in a cup of pre-heated milk. Add two spoons of honey, a pinch of vanillin, and 2 cups of milk. Mix the ingredients and add a yogurt culture. Mix it again, pour into the cups and place into the yogurt maker. Your vanilla yogurt will be ready in several hours.
Chocolate yogurt
Melt a half of a chocolate bar or use a chocolate syrup. Then, add some warm milk and yogurt culture. Afterwards, fill each yogurt cup with this substance. You can also use white chocolate - it tastes really unusual!
Orange yogurt
Peel the orange and cut each slice of orange into small cubes and put them into a bowl. Add a spoonful of sugar, a half spoon of water, and heat the bowl on a mild fire. Slowly stir the mix and then fill each cup. Add some more milk and yogurt culture. Finally, turn the yogurt making machine and wait till your food is ready.
We hope you will enjoy these recipes and if you wish to enjoy other flavors, don't hesitate to try some other recipes.
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If you wish to have a full control over the yogurt making process, use a cooking thermometer.
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What Is a Yougurt Maker?
A yogurt maker is the simple and inexpensive kitchen appliance which makes the cultured milk foods. It is the perfect acquisition for customers who lead a healthy lifestyle and especially for those who have little kids. Yogurt maker consists of the housing with the built-in heating element and the containers for making fermented milk products. The task of the yogurt maker is to warm up the mixture of milk and ferment. The next essential step is to maintain the consistent temperature throughout the whole period of fermentation.
For those who adore milk-based desserts, we'd recommend you to take a look at our comparison of the best ice cream makers. Smoothies are another great and healthy dessert that you can make from milk or any other ingredients; if this is the kind of food you'd like to prepare at home, proceed to read our other review on smoothie makers.
What Features to Compare
Like all the kitchen appliances, yogurt makers have a number of important features you should pay attention to. Now we are going to tell you how to choose a yogurt maker correctly.
In order to eat healthily and nutritiously, it is advised to make yogurt at home. For this purpose, you need the yogurt maker and a small capacity with the transparent lid and thick walls. The high temperature is necessary for ripening of boiled milk with the lactic bacteria. So the construction is heat-resistant and can maintain the optimal temperature conditions. All you need is to add certain ingredients in the right proportions and to turn on the device! After a while, you will have a delicious yogurt.
The Capacity of the yogurt maker, as a rule, is 1 l. The yogurt makers may be of 2 types: some contain one large container, the others - several containers (usually they are 7-8 jars with the capacity of 125-150 ml each). The yogurt maker with jars will be great for a large family. Thus, everyone will be able to eat the portion of the homemade yogurt without pouring it from the large container. These separate jars are considered to be more convenient for storage and usage. Furthermore, you can prepare yogurt with different fillings. Whereas, if you use one large container, you will not have such opportunity.
The Control Panel is an important feature while choosing the yogurt maker. The device can be controlled by the means of the mechanical timer with LCD display. The timer can be of different types - fixed, adjustable and digital. The adjustable and digital are more proper because you have the opportunity to regulate the period of fermentation. The time depends on the yogurt texture. The product usually ferments from 4 to 10 hours. The important thing is that the longer yogurt stays in the warm place, the thicker it will be. What is more, the auto shut-off function is available in some yogurt makers! It prevents from spoiling and overcooking. The yogurt maker includes a special indicator. It can be represented by the red light, the system of voice notice or just a conventional one. Many yogurt makers have several additional options like the section for cord winding. Moreover, some yogurt makers have special jars with the marking system according to the date.
Taking into account the distinctive design of the yogurt makers, you will be able to bring the necessary style into your kitchen. The Construction and Design may vary from one yogurt maker to another. They can be of various colors and made of various materials. You should be very attentive while considering yogurt maker material. If you choose the glass yogurt maker, you will acquire a healthier one for making a good yogurt. And if you select the plastic material, you are going to get a lighter weight, but not a so healthy container. Thus, if you do choose the plastic material, make sure that it is BPA free and non-toxic.
1. How to Choose the Best Yogurt Maker and Yogurt Recipe, Streetdirectory.
2. Homemade Yogurt Recipe, 101cookbooks. June 18, 2005.
3. How Do I Choose the Best Yogurt Maker? wiseGeek.
4. Yogurt, Wikipedia. July 30, 2016.
5. Cassie Choosing a yoghurt maker, BestRecipes.
6. Choosing a yogurt starter, Culturesforhealth.


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406198 Swindle LIT 1 Task 310.1.5-02,11,13
Following American Psychological Association Guidelines
Jeremy Swindle
Western Governors UniversityFamily and Medical Leave Act of 1993
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) was established by Bill Clinton in February of 1993. This act was established to allow employees who worked more than 1250 hours in the previous year and have been employed with the current company for at least one year, to take time off due to family or health reasons. Employees are allowed to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off for the following reasons:
Birth or care of a newborn child, adoption of a child, or placing a child into foster care
To care for an immediate family member who is seriously ill, or
To recover from your own illness
In most states, employees are required to use any accrued time that they have built up, such as sick time, vacation time, or personal days before FMLA kicks in. In most cases, the employee is required to give their employer at least 30 days notice prior to taking this leave. In certain circumstances, the employer can waive the 30 day requirement to take this leave. Situation A
In situation A, the company was in the right for giving him his previous job back, along with his previous pay. The employer was also correct in not giving this employee his withheld salary, due to the fact that his salary was not withheld. Since the employee took FMLA, this employee received 12 weeks of unpaid time. The only salary that the employee could collect would have been from any accrued time that he had saved up, or if the employee had an insurance policy to help with the time off. So, I conclude that the employer did not violate the Family and Medical Leave of 1993.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 was established by Lyndon B. Johnson. This act was established to prevent discrimination…


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March 3, 2014
Summer pre-college program to bring innovative high school students to Luther
The Center for Sustainable Communities is now accepting applications for the 2014 Summer Pre-College Environmental Studies Program! The Pre-College Environmental Studies program is a week-long residential program for innovative high school students with a passion for the environment and an interest in creative problem solving. Meet and explore with others in this field-based program, designed to immerse students in a cooperative setting while discovering current environmental and social issues through outdoor-field experience and project-based research. This summer's program takes place from
Sunday, July 27th- Saturday, August 2nd
Learn more
Larry L. Rasmussen to lecture on "Vocation and Sustainability" March 7th
On Friday,
March 7th, guest lecturer Larry L. Rasmussen will be presenting on the topic of "Vocation and Sustainability" in the Center for Faith and Life's Recital Hall at 7pm. Dr. Rasmussen is Reinhold Niebuhr Professor Emeritus of Social Ethics at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. His volume, EARTH COMMUNITY, EARTH ETHICS (Maryknoll: Orbis Books, 1996), won the prestigious Grawemeyer Award in Religion of 1997. He served as a member of the Science, Ethics, and Religion Advisory Committee of the AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) and was a recipient of a Henry Luce Fellowship in Theology, as well as many other prestigious awards. Currently, Dr. Rasmussen lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and works with his wife as the Santa Fe County Master Gardeners. Read more about Dr. Rasmussen
NOTE: Although the Interreligious Reflection on Vocation and Sustainability has been cancelled, Dr. Rasmussen's lecture will still be taking place.
Energy Competition 2014!
February 24th-March 17th, Luther students will be participating in the Annual Energy Competition. Campus-wide prizes are geared to increase awareness of energy consumption and encourage sustainable behavior change among students.
Students can check the Energy Competition easel in the Union for updates throughout the Competition. For more information about energy audits and prizes, visit the
Energy Competition Website
Summer Sustainability Internships
The Center for Sustainable Communities is still accepting applications for summer internship in areas related to land stewardship, sustainable foods, urban gardening, greening churches, and recycling.
For more information and instructions on how to apply, visit the
Summer Sustainability Internship website
. Applications are due **March 3rd**.
Sustainability Tip
Instead of using the traditional Google search engine, use Blackle! Powered by
Google Custom Search
, Blackle saves energy by displaying information on a black background and using grayish-white font color for search results. A given monitor requires more power to display a white (or light) screen than a black (or dark) screen. Visit
next time you are cruising the web for a more energy efficient search!
This newsletter is provided by the Center for Sustainable Communities, which coordinates all sustainability initiatives at Luther College. The mission of the Center is to promote sustainability and be a catalyst for change on campus and in the region. For more information on sustainability initiatives at Luther and the outreach work of the Center for Sustainable Communities, please visit:
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, March 5:
Gluten Free- It's What's For Dinner
12-1 pm, Valders 379
Learn about finding lunch and dinner options that are both gluten free and tasty with Johanna Bergen from the Co-op! Faculty, staff and students can sign up
Wednesday, March 13:
Make Your Own Greek Yogurt
9:45-10:45 am, Valders 379
Come join Professor Brooke Shields as she teaches how to make your own Greek yogurt in a crock pot and an oven. Faculty, staff and students can sign up
Friday, March 14th:
Food, Purchasing and Waste Task Group Meeting
3-4pm, SHL 232
About this group.
Monday, March 17th:
Garden Series: The Wonderful World of Transplants and Seeds
12:15-1:15pm, River Root Farm
Luther alums Mike Bollinger and Katie Prochaska will teach about transplants and growing vegetables at home. View details and register
Feb. 24-March 17: Annual Energy Competition
Faculty Spotlight
Molly McNicoll Assistant Professor of Biology
Molly McNicoll works in the Biology Department as an Assistant professor, teaching
introductory level courses in Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution, as well as courses in Restoration and Conservation Biology, and a J-term study abroad course, Ecology of Ecuador. Although Dr. McNicoll's background is in traditional ecological study, she also serves Luther as the Natural Areas Land Manager, and works with students, faculty, and staff to care for our woodlands, prairies, and other habitats. Dr. McNicoll says the best part about her job as the Natural Areas Land Manager is that "I get to 'geek out' identifying new plants and playing with statistics." Read more about Dr. McNicoll's research and responsibilities
DATCP Local Food Specialist
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection (DATCP) is looking for
an individual to perform planning, market development, research, sales, and program administration work related to the expansion of markets for Wisconsin's agricultural products on a local, regional, and national level.
Learn more
Community GroundWorks Internships
Community GroundWorks has internships available in organic agriculture, natural areas restoration, and environmental education. They offer both paid and volunteer internships at Troy Gardens and at our other sites in Madison.
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4 Thursdays, 10/9, 16, 23, 30
Open to all levels, good for beginners - In Story Workshop® sessions, the group does exercises that help creative writers develop point of view, vantage point, physical description, sense of place, voice, voice of the overall storyteller, among others aspects of craft. The intent is to continually build the participants' capacities for mental seeing and to open up experimentation with various styles, structures, subjects, etc., so that when they reach in-session writing at the end of the workshop, their mind's eye is sharp and they are open to many ways to get their story moving. The final session may be a critique-based group discussion of participants' writings, or the "traditional" workshop model.


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So, now that my students know most of their letter and sounds it's time to teach them digraphs and blends! Check out my pins on pinterest for ideas on how to teach digraphs and blends. I also created my own set of flash cards that include digraphs, blends, and letters. It looks like this:
Click Here to get it on Teachers Pay Teachers
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Also if you haven't already downloaded my free Number Flash Cards with 10's Frames,
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I also joined up with Freebielicious for their Fabulicious Freebies on the 1st
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As a part of our fundraising efforts to help us to pay the many expenses for Maeleigh we are selling books on half.com We have many homeschool books available, as well as books for China adoption, and adoption in general. We also have some high school and college texts. Books are very reasonably priced, and you can pay directly through paypal.
In addition, for any Catholic homeschool families, I have books from Mother of Divine Grace curriculum, from Emmanuel Books, in great condition. Send me a message and I will talk about books and pricing.
Check out this link to go directly to my 'store' to check out the books we have listed. I am adding more every day, so check back often!
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Erie Land Lighthouse . Lake Erie . Pennsylvania . Watercolor . 12" x 9"
... approved by Congress in 1810, but delayed by the war of 1812, the first Erie lighthouse was built on a high bluff overlooking the Presque Isle Harbor and first lighted in 1815. Its 27-foot stone tower and lantern room with 10 oil-fired lamps lasted until about 1857, when settlement was deemed terminal. A second tower of brick, 25 feet tall and now with a Frensal lens, was built in 1858. That tower lasted less than 10 years, when cracks were found in the brick and the foundation was again discovered to be settling. A third tower was constructed and completed in 1867. This time... a massive 20-foot deep oak, crushed limestone and concrete foundation was poured further in from the edge of the bluff. This new limestone tower stood 49 feet tall and housed a third-order Fresnel lens. When a new lighthouse was built in 1873, on the peninsula of Presque Isle, the Erie lighthouse was renamed the Erie Land Lighthouse. In 1881 the lighthouse was shut down and sold. In 1884, following much protest at its closing, Congress re-purchased the light, restored it and put it back into service in 1885... which lasted until 1894, when the lantern was removed from the tower again and installed for the Marblehead, Ohio, light. Between 1990 and 2004, extensive restoration work was performed on the tower and a new light installed. Presently the Erie Land Lighthouse is owned by the City of Erie and occasionally opens for tours.
A Giclee Print is available of this watercolor painting / lighthouse art >
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lighthouse art
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Building a secure and hopeful today so children facing health issues and poverty succeed tomorrow. That's the promise of The Children's Place Association.Our Early Learning Center provides early childhood services for medically complex and special needs children ages 6 months to 5 years. The program is designed to manage the unique problems of these children, such as infections, undernourishment, developmental delays and psychological issues. To address these issues, the program offers specialized services including case management; physical, occupational, language and speech therapies; and on-site nursing care.We are seeking a Lead Teacher for one of our infant/toddler classrooms (ages 0-3). The Lead Teacher provides direct care to children in a group setting and is responsible for developing educational/recreational lesson plans for each assigned child. He/she participates in the planning and supervision of seasonal family activities, gives program information to clients, engages in weekly staff meetings and client charting, and provides direction to classroom assistant(s) and volunteers.For more information about Children's Place, please visit us online at www.childrens-place.org.
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Honors Program
Students who want to experience greater academic depth within their major are encouraged to enroll in departmental honors. Through original, independent work, Honors students enjoy the benefits of close supervision and mentoring, as they work one-on-one with faculty in select upper-division departmental courses. Honors students also complete a senior project, which provides another opportunity to collaborate with faculty on a problem that is significant, both personally and in the student's discipline.
Participating in departmental honors enhances students' chances for obtaining fellowships and admission to graduate school. Students may enter the Honors Program at almost any stage in their academic career, including at the junior (and sometimes senior) level.
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In 1976 in South Africa, riot police shot and killed black children and young people who were protesting against being taught many of their lessons in Afrikaans, viewed as the language of apartheid.
The government tried to claim the death toll was 23 students. It is usually now given as 176, but some estimates put it at up to 700.
One of those influenced by the massacre was Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu, who joined the ANC's militant wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) shortly after.
After training, he and two comrades were sent back to South Africa with pamphlets and arms. But when the mission went wrong, all three tried to flee police.
Mondy Motloung shot two innocent civilians before he and Solomon were caught.
After it dawned on the authorities that torturing Mondy to the point of severe brain damage meant it couldn't make him stand trial, they decided that Solomon would be the one to pay, under a doctrine of common purpose, though he had not shot anyone.
Mandla Dube, a US-trained cinematographer who has lectured at Wits University, has spent nine years bringing Kalushi to the big screen.
At a QnA after a BFI screening on 6 April – the date of the arrival of Jan Van Riebeeck in the Cape in 1652 and thus the date symbolically chosen for Solomon's execution in 1979 – the director made it clear that they had not set out to make a film about apartheid: it is, instead, the story of one young man's rite of passage; of what he does when he's been backed into a corner.
But while one of those present whined that there was no politics in the film, this is utterly ridiculous: if apartheid (and politics) is not the theme of the film, then it is the context, and in that respect, the film is most certainly a political film.
How else could it be?
It depicts the state-sanctioned murder of children; brutality, torture and humiliation meted out by police; a corrupt judiciary and political regime that deliberately sets up to use the system to take symbolic revenge, irrespective of the facts of a case.
It depicts the state-sanctioned murder of children; brutality, torture and humiliation meted out by police; a corrupt judiciary and political regime that deliberately sets up to use the system to take symbolic revenge, irrespective of the facts of a case.
The same whinger also tried to complain that the film had not mentioned Angolan training camps where Cubans helped to train the volunteers. At this point, he was getting really funny looks, because, y'know, that white geezer in military uniform, with the beret, the Spanish accent and the great big cigar …
One can only assume that it was all too subtle for someone who was desperate that the protests outside the South African embassy in Trafalgar Square should somehow have been shoehorned into the story – presumably so that he himself could claim some of the glory for the defeat of apartheid.
Six hours of agitprop might have made him happier – but this will be seen by and will move and make think far more people.
If it does not directly ask questions of the viewer, it is good enough to leave you with questions. The most obvious here, is if you were in Solomon's shoes, what would you do?
And with a regime that was quite happy to shoot children, how can one condemn an armed response – though the film is careful to stress that MK's manifesto was absolutely clear about not targeting civilians and avoiding casualties.
This is a very good film. It doesn't gloss over problems, but its core is Kalushi's personal journey to becoming a hero of the struggle against apartheid. And the character's evolution is delicately drawn and beautifully acted by Thabo Ramesti – the first South African actor to actually play an icon of that struggle on screen.
He's given excellent support from the rest of the cast, including Thabo Malema as the unstable Mondy, Welile Nzuza as Tommy London and Pearl Thusi as Solomon's girlfriend, Brenda Riviera.
No matter the darkness of the subject matter – this is a powerful reminder of the nature of apartheid – ultimately, it is also an uplifting piece of cinema.
If you get the chance to see it on the big screen, then do. But it should be available on disc in the future, together with a documentary that Dube is working on.
@KalushiMovie – #GoSeeKalushi


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When home cooks want a mealtime makover, Lawry's wants them to "Dinerise" with new products including Seasoned Salt with Mediterranean Herbs, Fire-Roasted Garlic Salt with Oregano & Basil and Fire Roasted Chile & Garlic Blend. I'm also working through new marinades including Santa Fe Chile and Mediterranean Herb and White Wine.
My daughter brought home a ton of extra white rice from a volunteer dinner she cooked and I played with these products in a manner not intended. Instead of marinating meat, I just made a vinegar and oil dressing from the Mediterranean marinade and spices. Several guests commented on this dish, so I had to "give it up" for Lawry's. I'm all over the garlic and chili seasonings. They turn a breakfast egg into a treat.
Go Ali!
Ali Leombruni, owner of Ali's All Natural, is on a mission to get people healthy and has developed a line of barbecue sauces, etc., without a lot of the "bad stuff" in the ingredients list. I wrote about some, including Ali's Raspberry Chipotle BBQ Sauce. Readers know it's rare for me to not like something, but Ali noted I wasn't keen on the strawberry flavored sugar-free pancake syrup. She wrote me herself to "deeply apologize for the strawberry syrup as this is not an accurate representation of how the syrup should taste whatsoever. I am sure you found the strawberry to be flavorless as well as very bitter and sour." She said it was a problem with materials, and sent me a new bottle, which is up to her standards. That's another reason I think this Arizona company is one we will be hearing more about in the future. Thanks, Ali. Visit www.alisallnatural.com to learn more.
POM Wonderful 100 % Pomegranate Juice comes in little travel sizes for road trips. Makers have recipes from adult beverages to chicken dinner and I've got a tip of my own. A dash of this juice makes cheap boxed wine better. I've been having some straight up and also used as a flavoring for orange juice and sugar-free lemonade. A bottle of their antioxidant super tea, flavored with lychee, is what I grabbed to ease my allergy haze. I'm sure you've heard this pomegranate juice is good for you. Now, here's an idea from the bottlers:
Frozen Pomarita
1 ounce freshly squeezed pomegranate juice* or POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
1 ounce tequila
1 ounce triple sec liqueur 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
1 1/2 ounce simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water dissolved together in cold water)
Salt and lime for garnish (optional)
Preparation: Shake all drink ingredients with ice to chill. Serve this pomegranate cocktail recipe in a martini glass prepared as follows: Mix in a bowl, one part ground cinnamon and one part granulated sugar. Moisten the rim of a martini glass by swiping a slice of orange around the rim. Dust glass rim with the sugared cinnamon mixture and decorate with a spiral of orange.
Notes: * This cocktail can be made with freshly squeezed juice from a POM Wonderful Pomegranate or by using POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice. To juice the pomegranate, cut it in half (as you would a grapefruit) and juice using a citrus reamer or a juicer. Pour mixture through a cheesecloth-lined strainer or sieve. One large POM Wonderful Pomegranate will produce about 1/2 cup of juice.
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It sounds so exclusive the way they say it. New gluten-free Perfectly Simple Nutrition Bar by ZonePerfect Discover has a "limited number of ingredients." Doesn't it sound like all those preservatives that didn't make the cut are behind velvet ropes at the club, still trying to get in? They won't. Here's the A List of who did: Peanut Crunch, Cranberry Almond and Toasted Coconut. I inside the club, having a party with all these delicious bars.


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Are you kidding me? Phils just swept and took him. No big deal.
Apparently the main reason he left years and money on the table is because he is a huge fan of the sexycrimes. Rubes called us up tonight and wanted to make sure we were back on board.
So yah…. If Cliff Lee can come back, so can we.
Looks like the Phillies welcomed back not one but three major members of their team tonight….in no particular order of importance….prystline, perman, phifer.
If that doesn't seal another ring i have no idea what will.
prystline. talk soon. xoxo


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This appendix summarizes Alice for experienced computer users. Of course, the main body of the manual gives a much more complete description of Alice, but we recognize that experienced users often prefer to experiment without bothering to read a lot beforehand. In order to facilitate such experimentation, the following will give ``bare bones'' descriptions of what you need to know first. At the end of each section, we will give a reference to the main part of the manual where a fuller description may be found.
Alice builds programs out of templates, i.e. skeletons of source code. All templates have one or more placeholders to be filled in with code. The way placeholders are represented depends on what kind of screen you use. Colour screens show placeholders in blue; monochrome show them more brightly than other source code. Enter source code in placeholders and you often get a template with more placeholders. For example, type for in a Statement placeholder and you get the template of a for statement with more placeholders. [Section 1.2.1]
Internally, Alice represents the program in a tree structure that represents the logic and grammar of Pascal. For example, a while statement is a tree node that has a number of sub-trees: one for the Condition of the while and another for the list of statements contained in the while loop. Both of these sub-trees may themselves be trees. The Condition may be an expression represented as a tree, while the statements may have many sub-trees of their own. [Section 1.2.2]
Alice uses menus a great deal, especially menus of commands. Menus are often called up by pressing keys or key sequences, e.g. the function keys. The line at the top of the screen tells which menus are associated with which function keys. [F7] gives the menu of all menus.
All menu selections are labelled ``A'', ``B'', ``C'', etc. To choose a selection from a menu, press the letter that labels that selection. [Section 1.4]
[F9] is the general purpose Help Key. To get an explanation of a particular menu selection, press the down-arrow keyuntil the selection is highlighted, then press [F9]. If you press [F9] when there is not a menu on the screen, you will be shown the Help Menu. Of particular interest is on this menu is ``What Can I Type?''. This gives a list of all possible inputs on the current placeholder. Choose one and it will be filled into the placeholder. You can also press [ALT-T] to get this input list. [Section 4.5]
Sometimes you must select a portion of code before issuing a command. For example, before issuing Alice's DELETE command you usually have to select the portion of code to be deleted. To select a portion of code, move the cursor to any part of the region you want to select and press [F10]. Then use the arrow keys to move the cursor over more of the code that you want to select. You will see this code highlighted (in reverse video) on the screen. Selecting the start or end of a logic structure automatically selects the whole of that structure; for example, selecting the first line of a while loop automatically selects everything that is contained in that loop (thanks to the tree structure used to represent the program). Through cursor movements you can ``sweep out'' all the code you want to select.
If you make a mistake, press [F10] again. This ``unselects'' the highlighted code and you can start again from scratch. [Section 1.6]
To get a new Statement or Declaration placeholder, move to the line above the place where you want the placeholder and press [ENTER]. To insert a placeholder in front of something, move the cursor to the appropriate position and press [INS]. To add a new item to a list (e.g. an argument list), just enter a comma. For more information, press [F4] to get the Insertion Menu and use [F9] to get more information about the menu entries. [Sections 3.7.1, 4.2.1, 4.2.2]
Press [CTRL-U] undoes the most recent change you made to your source code. Pressing this again undoes the second most recent change, and so on back several levels. Pressing [CTRL-R] ``redoes'' something that you just undid. You can also issue the UNDO and REDO commands from the Changes Menu -- press [F5] to get this menu. [Section 4.9.1]
As you type a particular token, you may use backspace to delete the character immediately preceding the cursor. The leftarrow key moves the cursor backwards without deleting. CTRL-D deletes the character under the cursor. The rightarrow key moves the cursor forwards without deleting. CTRL-W deletes the word immediately preceding the cursor.
In general, Alice takes some action as soon as you have completed typing a single token. However, when you are entering expressions, comments, and string constants, Alice takes no action until you do something to move the cursor off the placeholder (e.g. press [ENTER]).
Once Alice has taken an action, you cannot edit tokens using backspacing, etc. Instead, you must select the piece of code you want to edit and issue the EDIT command (from the Changes Menu or by pressing [ALT-E]). You will then be able to edit what has been selected using backspace, CTRL-D, the arrow keys, etc. [Sections 1.8, 3.2.3, 3.3, 3.7.3, 4.2.5]
Alice allows you to have several workspaces at one time, each containing a program or part of a program. Commands on the Insert Menu ([F4]), Delete Menu ([F3]), Changes Menu ([F5]), and Miscellaneous Menu ([SHIFT-F9]) can change from one workspace to another as well as copy or move code from one workspace to another. Often, workspaces are used as holding areas as you move chunks of code around in your programs. [Sections 1.7, 4.8]
Syntax errors are almost impossible to generate, since most syntax is controlled by Alice's templates. Syntax errors can only occur if you enter an expression incorrectly. As soon as you indicate that you have finished typing the expression (by moving the cursor off the expression), Alice will give you an error message and highlight the erroneous expression on the screen.
For the most part, semantic errors are also detected as they are entered. You can typecheck your program with the Typecheck Program command from the Debug Menu (obtained by pressing [F6]). This is necessary if you change a declaration, since Alice will not automatically typecheck all occurrences of the changed symbol. [Sections 2.4.1, 4.5.5, 4.5.6]
Some special changes (e.g. while loop to for loop) can be made using the Special Changes selection from the Changes Menu ([F5]). Other changes can be made by moving code to a workspace and getting it back later on. See the workspace commands mentioned above. [Sections 4.2.8, 4.8]
After you have typed the first few characters of a symbol name, press [END]. Alice will check all symbols defined in the current scope to find which begin with the characters you have typed. If there is a single name that matches, Alice will complete the name you have started typing. If there is more than one matching name, Alice will give a menu of all such names -- choose a name from this menu and Alice will fill it in where you were typing. This applies to built-in names like integer and writeln as well as user-defined ones. [Section 1.8.1]
For help on commands, call up a menu, highlight the appropriate selection, and press [F9]. You can press [F9] practically any time to obtain explanations of various things.


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Ductless heating and air conditioning systems have become a very popular option for homeowners across the nation. As a trusted Los Angeles HVAC contractor, we're happy to offer both ductless single and multi zone options for our customers. But before we dive into the details on single and multi zone installations, let us briefly tell you how a ductless heating and air conditioning system conditions the air in a home.
Quiet, Efficient Indoor Comfort Without Ducting
So before we get into ductless single and multi zone information, let's talk about the most common HVAC system we install for our residential customers. It's called a split system. An air conditioner or heat pump is located outside the home, and a furnace or air handler (along with related equipment) is located inside the home. Split systems work by pulling air from the home via return air duct(s), filtering and conditioning the air, and then forcing the air back into the home via ducting. If you've heard of packaged systems, they work the same as a split system, but just locate all of the equipment outside the home. Packaged systems still rely on ducting to operate.
Ductless systems are called "mini splits" because they also split the equipment between the inside and outside of a home. The difference lies in the purpose of the air handler. Ductless air handlers are small and compact, and designed to condition and filter the air in a single living space. They are mounted on the wall or recessed in the ceiling, and they pull air from a single room, thus avoiding the need for ducting to be installed.
Ductless Single and Multi Zone
Now that you know how a mini split system functions, here's the next exciting detail: A mini split air conditioner or heat pump can be sized and configured to support multiple indoor air handlers. This is called a multi zone system, and it delivers room by room comfort control which not only taylors more to individual needs, but helps save money by turning down comfort settings in areas that are not used as much. And it's all independent of ducting! In fact, some homeowners even utilize multi-zone ductless configurations in large homes due to the ease of customizing comfort for specific areas.
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Pennsylvania May Expand List of Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana
Pennsylvania may soon expand its list of serious medical conditions that qualify a patient to use cannabis medicinally, according to a spokesman from the state Department of Health. The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Advisory Board approved a process for amending the list of qualifying conditions at a meeting last month, spokesman Nate Wardell told reporters.
Within weeks, the board will begin accepting research-based petitions to add additional conditions to the list, which currently includes cancer, chronic pain, terminal illness, and 18 others. The board has tentative plans to discuss and vote on the initial round of applications at its next meeting on February 1.
Dr. Roxanne Rick treats chronic pain and addiction with cannabis as an alternative to opioids. She said that people in the state have already been self-medicating for other medical issues with cannabis.
"Pennsylvanians have been using marijuana illicitly for years to treat a wide variety of conditions not on the state list," Rick said.
More Patients Could Benefit from Cannabis
Dr. Elizabeth Spaar treats patients with autism, addiction, and autoimmune diseases. She said her practice consults with patients she believes are good candidates for cannabis therapies but don't qualify under current regulations.
"We definitely do get people calling us who


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Saving water with Hydroponics cultivation systems
When using land based cultivation techniques, the production amount and product quality strongly depends on climate zones and the quality of the soil. Furthermore, this type of cultivation exhausts the soil and emission of unwanted substances to underground and surface water takes place. Hydroponics offers a solution for this.
However, clean water is becoming scarce all over the world. When introducing new cultivation systems it is therefore necessary to strongly confine emission and realize a reduction in use of water. On top of this, work efficiency, better product quality and new market opportunities are of importance.
At Botman Hydroponics the plants placed in crop holders on plastic floats, in a pond filled with nutrient rich water. The plants are placed in tailor-made designed plastic crop holders. By using a smart floater design, a strict separation is being created between clean rainwater and water from the pond with a nutrient substance. The clean rainwater is being collected separately and can be used during cultivation or elsewhere within the company. The emission of nutrients to underground or surface water is completely prevented in this system. The systems realizes significant water savings compared to land based cultivation.
Usable for both outside cultivation as well as cultivation under glass
- Collection and drainage of rainwater, also at large surfaces
- Cleaning of floaters and crop holders to prevent the creation of mould and bacteria is very well possible
- Prevents problems with Microdochium panattonianum
- By using a smart floater design, a better interaction between water temperature and micro climate surrounding the plant. Therefore, the plant grows significantly better.
Botman Hydroponics is led by Jan Botman. It is his ambition to realise maximum efficiency in cultivation on water with minimal investment. The crop must be sustainable, meet all the requirements regarding food safety, and the system should be automated best as possible.


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Hmmm. The name of this dish doesn't quite work. No sheep or shepherds are involved in its construction! Suggestions for a new name are most welcome ...
1 kg potatoes
1 cup cheese, grated
1 cup red kidney beans (tinned, or rehydrated)
2 large onions, chopped
1 tbsp butter
1 green capsicum, diced
2 tbsp wholemeal flour *
1 cup vegetable stock
basil, oregano, paprika and/or parsley (to taste)
1 tbsp soy sauce *
2 tbsp tomato paste
corn kernels
baby corn spears
Boil the potatoes, and when they are soft mash with the cheese and milk. While the potatoes are cooking, combine all other ingredients in a large microwaveable container, and cook on high for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Put the vegetable mixture into a large casserole dish and top with the potato mixture. Bake at 180 degrees C for 30 minutes. Serves four to six, and is reheatable.
* for a gluten free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce, and either omit the flour or replace it with a gluten free thickener such as rice or potato flour.


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Even though Mean Girls may have come out 11 years ago, that doesn't stop it from being one of the most iconic movies of this generation. From confidence to creativity, this film can teach you quite a few things. In honor of October 3rd — you know, the day Aaron Samuels asked Cady what day it was — here is a look back at the most important lessons we all learned from Mean Girls.
1. Don't judge a book by its cover.
A common recurring theme in Mean Girls was blind judgment. Whether it was Ms. Norbury, the students, or Cady, people were quick to pass judgement on each other — but it often did no good. Remember, there's always more than what meets the eye.
2. With confidence, you can rock just about anything.
Take note from Regina George. She may have been the evil queen bee of the school, but confidence was always her shield. Whenever she put on her tank top and found out it had holes on them, Regina didn't freak out. She strutted out of the locker room and even made a fashion trend.
3. Don't dumb yourself down for a guy (or anyone else, for that matter).
Being able to understand calculus or biochem is exciting. Intelligence is amazing and no one should take that away from you — not even if you think it'll earn you more face-time with the hottie in your math class. If you're smart, revel in being smart! You're pretty awesome just the way you are. And if some boy isn't into smart girls, then he's all the dumber for it...and he's not the one for you.
4. "You all have got to stop calling yourselves sluts and whores…"
Pretty self-explanatory, but it needed to be said — thanks, Ms. Norbury! Female empowerment starts within the community of women. Hold each other up, because if we tear each other down, it makes it okay for guys to tear us down, too.
5. You are who you hang out with.
Have you heard the proverb, "Show me who your friends are, and I'll tell you who you are"? It often holds true, and in Mean Girls, it was completely relevant. Although Cady didn't expect meanness to come so naturally to her, she started to resemble the Plastics after spending a lot of time with them. Be careful the next time you choose your friends...even if it is for a social experiment.
6. When the going gets tough, get creative.
When Cady and the Plastics performed at the talent show, they fell into a little bit of a dilemma when their radio broke. After a moment of shock, Cady started singing and got the entire room to sing "Jingle Bell Rock." It was a difficult situation, but with a bit of creative thinking, the show ended in a spectacular way.
7. Rumors aren't fun; and the truth always comes out eventually.
Ah, the Burn Book. Where would the Plastics be without it? And though Regina tried to blame Cady for the book, she eventually got what was coming to her in the form of a big old school bus. Spreading lies and rumors about other people isn't cool. Imagine how it would feel if someone did that to you? It wouldn't feel so great. Eventually the truth comes out and the backlash won't be pretty.
8. Trash-talking someone else won't make you any better.
Though Cady, Janis, and Damien first thought it would be fun to try to ruin the Plastics' lives, they messed up their own lives in the process. Taking out your own problems on someone else won't change you for the better. If you want to be a better person, put your energy where it counts and make a difference. Putting down other people just for fun doesn't do much but take all that energy away.


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I designed this family tree very similar to the one I did a
couple of years ago. I'm making one for both my Children,
Grand- Children & Great-Granchildren, while I can gather the
information. I'm also adding photos to mine. If any of you have an interest
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Bucky makes his debut in an all new Costume Squad! This budget friendly cosplay outfit will make a superhero out of you with your savings account.
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