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Some of the Golden Retrievers in the author's lifeSome 71 million American households have at least one dog and the number is growing. We are increasingly making provisions for them in our wills, buying health insurance for them and pampering them with a dizzying array of special foods and nutritional supplements.
Although all breeds of dogs, and mutts as well, draw from the gene pool of the species Canis lupus familiaris, each my Golden Retrievers and the Goldies on the farm where I long lived had their own distinctive personalities, even in the cases of a mother and daughter and two brothers. If you did not like dogs, you were not welcome to become a housemate at that farm and one of us short circuited a budding romance after the woman he had fallen for admitted that she didn't particularly care for them.
Our dogs, most of them anyway, looked out for us, barking furiously when a car approached and growling when they sensed a visitor was up to no good. The dogs played us like cheap violins, manipulating us emotionally in ways that we never would allow people to do. And we loved it. We loved practically everything they did, from fetching the newspaper at the end of the driveway in the morning to putting their heads on our feet when we sat at the kitchen table at night.
Dogs are full-fledged members of many of our families and when they die we mourn them as we would a child or parent. And die they all eventually do, although some breeds do so at an alarmingly young age of by now predictable conditions and diseases.
My own non-scientific view, one based on a lifetime of experience, is that dogs live longer and healthier lives when fed good food (forget about special foods and nutritional supplements, which can be quite expensive, make little difference but are cash cows for many veterinarians), don't eat on demand and are given bowls of kibble in the morning and evening, based on their ideal body weight, aren't given table scraps, and perhaps the key element -- are exercised daily. Not when you feel like getting off your lard ass but every single day no matter the season or weather conditions.
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The smorgasbord of conditions and diseases that now seem ever present in most breeds is borne out in "Mortality in North American Dogs from 1984 to 2004: An Investigation into Age-, Size-, and Breed-Related Causes of Death" that was published last year in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. And make no mistake about it, many of these pathologies are a result of overbreeding, or to be charitable, breeding for desired characteristics that can considerably shorten a dog's life span.
The study is a must-read for dog lovers and especially those who have or are interested in breeds whose life expectancies -- in the case of Goldies once 15 or 16 long years and now often as short as 9 or 10 years, and sometimes even shorter -- as well as greedy breeders who keep prospective owners in the dark about breed-specific conditions and diseases, which far too many do, as well as clueless, hands-off veterinarians, which far too many are.
Study co-authors Dr. Kate Creevy and Daniel Promislow examined data from the Veterinary Medical Database to determine the cause of death for nearly 75,000 dogs over the 20-year period from 1984 through 2004. They classified the deaths into organic system and pathophysiologic process catagories and further analyzed data by breed (some 82 in all), age and average body mass.
Here is a breakdown of the five breeds with the highest relative proportion of causes of death in the two major categories:
Gastrointestinal: Great Dane, Gordon Setter, Akita, Shar Pei, Weimaraner.
Cardiovascular: Newfoundland, Maltese, Chihauhua, Doberman Pinscher, Fox Terrier.
Neurologic: Dachshund, Miniature Dachshund, Dutch Pug, Miniature Pinscher, Boston Terrier:
Musculoskeletal: Saint Bernard, Great Pyrennes, Irish Wolfhound, Great Dane, Greyhound.
Urologenital: Scottish Terrier, Airedale Terrier, Dalmatian, Norwegian Elkhound, Standard Schnauzer.
Respiratory: Bulldog, Borzoi, Yorkshire Terrier, Afghan Hound, Treeing Walker Coonhound.
Neoplastic: Bernese Mountain Dog, Golden Retriever, Scottish Terrier, Bouvier des Flandres, Boxer.
Infectious: Treeing Walker Coonhound, American Staffordshire Terrier, Greyhound, English Pointer, Cardigan Welsh Corgi.Congenital: Newfoundland, Bulldog, Akita, Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese.Traumatic: Australian Heeler, American Straffordshire Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Miniature Pinscher, Australian Shepherd.
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Good scientific studies sometimes raise more questions than they answer, and "Mortality in North American Dogs" does just that. One particularly interesting finding is that while larger breeds tend to have shorter lifespans, the larger examples of these breeds tend to live longer.
The study's authors note that "Dogs from larger breeds seemed to be spared death because of neurologic or endocrine diseases. Neoplastic disease was a more frequent cause of death in dogs from larger breeds, whereas dogs from smaller breeds had increased risk of death because of metabolic processes. Traumatic causes were responsible for death in dogs from larger and smaller breeds at similar rates. Given these findings, we support future research into the disproportionate rates of musculoskeletal and neoplastic disorders in dogs from larger breeds to better understand their shorter lifespans."Amen, while I hasten to add what the authors only allude to: Some dogs will live to ripe old ages if they don't contract these disorders earlier but will succumb to others later. Then there are the victims of traumatic causes of death, most often being hit by motor vehicles.The three most represented breeds in the study are, in order, Mixed Breeds, Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers and Goldies have been of special concern to me because of my own premature death experiences and those of friends.
As I write here, the outlines of the Golden epidemic have been clear for over 10 years, but organizations like the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA), while funding studies on and supporting research into the cancers, have done little or nothing to rein in greedy member breeders who play God in knowingly selling interbred, cancer-prone puppies to unsuspecting buyers who end up heartbroken.
This blog post has become somewhat of a Wailing Wall for people who have lost their Goldens. Some 52 of them have shared stories of their losses over the last four years. The average age of these dogs was only 7.8 years.
The rationale of he GRCA is, in so many words, that it's not their job to educate breeders and owners about the epidemic. The club's homepage contains no mention of the epidemic and it has not updated its National Health Survey of the breed since 1999.
The GRCA has gone so far as to recommend that owners give their Goldies a regular regimen of a drug that has been shown to inhibit cancers, which is not unlike a car manufacturer recommending that drivers wear crash helmets when using vehicles that it knows cause an inordinate number of fatal accidents.
* * * * *An abstract of the study is available here online. A copy of the entire study costs $35, but if you email me at email@example.com and provide your name and snail-mail address, I will send you a copy gratis.


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If such warrant directs the removal of the accused to the county in which the offense was committed, the officer holding the warrant shall deliver the accused to a court or magistrate of such county.
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When a Smash Ball appears during a Super Smash Bros. match, everyone drops what they're doing and begins to fight over the Ball instead. However, in the new Super Smash Bros. game, the Smash Ball won't be the only item you'll want to grab first.
The new game introduces an item called the Special Flag. Director Masahiro Sakurai wrote about the item in a post on Miiverse last night, along with the screenshot above.
"If you manage to raise this Special Flag for long enough, an additional KO count will be added to your score in a time match, or you'll get an extra stock for a stock match," Sakurai wrote.
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AceShowbiz - The feud between "Dancing with the Stars" alum %cMaksim Chmerkovskiy% and his former partner and BFF %cKirstie Alley% continues after Kirstie posted a strange message on Twitter seemingly aimed at the Ukrainian dancer. After Maksim revealed on %cAndy Cohen%'s "Watch What Happens Live" that he's no longer close friends with his former partner but wished her the best, Kirstie tweeted on Friday, August 1, "Dear Sir.. after you have ass raped me there is really no reason to include 'I wish you the best'.. It's rhetorical."
Although she did not mention any specific name on her tweet, many people have speculated that the cryptic tweet was a response to Maksim's remarks about her. She went on by writing, "To those who believe nasty gossip spewed by others, please stop following. To those who know me, carry on. I won't dignify any of your accusations with anything other than ADIOS. This tweet is for those of U who believe the Moon is made of cheese."
Maksim discussed his now-strained relationship with Kirstie on the talk show on Tuesday, July 29. He admitted, "She stopped getting along with me. I think the world of her." Maksim added in what apparently a reference to Kirstie's faith, Scientology, "I'm not judging people by their religion. I'm Jewish. I don't really believe in science fiction, whatever."
Maksim is rumored to be dating %cJennifer Lopez%. The pop star is best friends with %cLeah Remini%, an ex-Scientologist whom Kirstie called "a bigot" for remarks she made about the faith after leaving the church. It is speculated that these new people in Maksim's life who made Kirstie stopped talking to him.
"She stopped getting along with me," Maksim continued, "we had a great relationship... But I got a message now that I am associating with other people that she can't be associated with, I am no longer to be spoken with, and sorry, but it is what it is."


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Comprehensive compendium of fascinating facts and myths explores the interwoven aspects of jewels, gems, stones, superstitions, and astrological lore. A wealth of abundantly illustrated material on meteorites and stones with magical, electrical and healing powers, on stones credited with conferring special powers on the wearer, the religious use of various stones and amulets, and more.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Lovestrology: Astonishingly Accurate Romantic Profiles and Compatibility Matchups for Every Birthday by Phyllis Vega
Have you ever wondered how your date of birth affects your love life, the unique qualities that define you, and the passions that drive you? Or why everyone seems to be talking about Mars and Venus, and their influence on intimate relationships? In Lovestrology, the author draws on the predictive powers of astrology and the ancient art of numerology to create revealing romantic portraits that provide everything you need to know to enjoy great relationships. The book is divided into two sections. Part One: The 366 Birthdays of the Year gives a comprehensive individual romantic profile for each birth date. Part Two: Men and Women are from Mars and Venus delineates the drives and passions associated with each Mars sign, shows the ways in which you share love and affection via each Venus sign, and provides readings for each of the 144 possible Mars/Venus combinations. The sign connections between the planets of love and passion on your birthdays indicate the compatibility potential between you and your lover. Lovestrology manages to be unfailingly upbeat and positive without sugarcoating the challenges and difficulties symbolized by each of the 366 birthdays and 12 zodiacal signs. This provocative book sheds new light on your prospects for finding and maintaining a successful love relationship.
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Thomas Weeks III - What's on Your Mind: The Level of Your Success Begins with Your Thinking
Bestselling author, Thomas Weeks, III, reveals powerful thinking habits that will deepen your relationship with God and open the door for His blessings!
What's on Your Mind? For many it's a variety of anxious, worried, and negative thoughts about themselves or others. Thomas Weeks brings readers a new perspective for taking command of their thoughts and their lives. Not just another positive thinking book, Weeks shows readers the steps outlined in the Scriptures for healthy thinking and a successful life including a deeper relationship with their Father God. Readers are taken through three major passages in the book of Philippians. First, readers are encouraged to stop worrying by bringing their concerns to God with a thankful heart. Second, readers are shown where to focus their thoughts including things that are true, honorable, just, lovely, and kind. This kind of thinking draws readers to a closer, more intimate walk with God. Third, readers are encouraged to follow the Apostle Paul's example in their actions. These dynamic principles will revolutionize reader's daily lives and start them on the road to success in their spiritual and physical life!
The Magic of Reality by Richard Dawkins
Magic takes many forms. Supernatural magic is what our ancestors used in order to explain the world before they developed the scientific method. The ancient Egyptians explained the night by suggesting the goddess Nut swallowed the sun. The Vikings believed a rainbow was the gods' bridge to earth. The Japanese used to explain earthquakes by conjuring a gigantic catfish that carried the world on its back—earthquakes occurred each time it flipped its tail. These are magical, extraordinary tales. But there is another kind of magic, and it lies in the exhilaration of discovering the real answers to these questions. It is the magic of reality—science.
Packed with clever thought experiments, dazzling illustrations and jaw-dropping facts, The Magic of Reality explains a stunningly wide range of natural phenomena. What is stuff made of? How old is the universe? Why do the continents look like disconnected pieces of a puzzle? What causes tsunamis? Why are there so many kinds of plants and animals? Who was the first man, or woman? This is a page-turning, graphic detective story that not only mines all the sciences for its clues but primes the reader to think like a scientist as well.
Richard Dawkins, the world's most famous evolutionary biologist and one of science education's most passionate advocates, has spent his career elucidating the wonders of science for adult readers. But now, in a dramatic departure, he has teamed up with acclaimed artist Dave McKean and used his unrivaled explanatory powers to share the magic of science with readers of all ages. This is a treasure trove for anyone who has ever wondered how the world works. Dawkins and McKean have created an illustrated guide to the secrets of our world—and the universe beyond—that will entertain and inform for years to come.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Sacred Magic Of Ancient Egypt: The Spiritual Practice Restored by Rosemary Clark
In The Sacred Magic of Ancient Egypt, Rosemary Clark presents a comprehensive guide to a modern practice of ancient Egyptian theurgy. Included are daily rituals, annual ceremonies, and the founding of a temple tradition for either the sole practitioner or a gathering of celebrants. The dimensions of Sacred Science-esoteric architecture, cosmic resonance, and magical practice-are outlined in detail and demonstrated in a program for practical, everyday use. Authentic and richly detailed, this guidebook also:
- Presents beautiful rituals patterned on ancient Egyptian texts for modern initiates
- Serves as an excellent reference on many aspects of the Egyptian mysteries that have not been accessible elsewhere
- Contains a complete repertoire of ancient hymns, litanies, spells, and ceremonies that allows for reading in the ancient tongue
Enter the timeless realm of Egyptian sacred ritual. Experience for yourself the ultimate realization of ancient Egyptian spirituality-the assumption of divine knowledge and grace.
HISTORY OF MASONRY IN WIGAN by J BROWN
The following brief history of Lodge of Antiquity, No. 178, was read before the Lodge, on September 21st of this year, and with some additional matter is now published at the request of the Brethren present. The proceeds, after paying the expenses of publishing, will be devoted to the Funds of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution.
Qabalistic Tarot by Robert Wang
Hailed by reviewers as "a masterpiece," and as "the single most profound reference of its kind," The Qabalistic Tarot has become the standard in its field, a book essential to all students of Tarot symbolism. It is both a textbook and a sourcebook for the symbols of the Western Hermetic Qabalah, a corpus of mystical ideas which have, for centuries, exerted a powerful influence on the development of Western thought. Dr. Wang explains the Tarot as an externalization of a mystical system which has evolved from approximately the third century C.E. to our own time. He traces the development of Qabalistic ideas from the Neoplatonic through the Medieval, Renaissance, and Modern periods, systematically discussing each Sephira and Path on the Tree of Life. He uses the Tarot images as a point of visual reference, and provides a thorough explanation of the symbolic intricacies of the Paths. The Qabalistic Tarot is recommended as a comprehensive textbook for individual study or for the classroom. The first and only work based on the four major decks in use today, it is the ideal companion book for the Golden Dawn Tarot, the Thoth Tarot, the Rider-Waite Tarot, or the traditional Marseilles deck.
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The Survival of the Pagan Gods By Jean Sezne
The gods of Olympus died with the advent of Christianity--or so we have been taught to believe. But how are we to account for their tremendous popularity during the Renaissance? This illustrated book, now reprinted in a new, larger paperback format, offers the general reader first a discussion of mythology in late antiquity and the Middle Ages, and then a multifaceted look at the far-reaching role played by mythology in Renaissance intellectual and emotional life.
David Weddle, "Miracles: Wonder and Meaning in World Religions
Despite the dominance of scientific explanation in the modern world, at the beginning of the twenty-first century faith in miracles remains strong, particularly in resurgent forms of traditional religion. In Miracles, David L. Weddle examines how five religious traditions—Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam—understand miracles, considering how they express popular enthusiasm for wondrous tales, how they provoke official regulation because of their potential to disrupt authority, and how they are denied by critics within each tradition who regard belief in miracles as an illusory distraction from moral responsibility.In dynamic and accessible prose, Weddle shows us what miracles are, what they mean, and why, despite overwhelming scientific evidence, they are still significant today: belief in miracles sustains the hope that, if there is a reality that surpasses our ordinary lives, it is capable of exercising—from time to time—creative, liberating, enlightening, and healing power in our world.
The Mind-Body Makeover Project: A 12-week Plan for Transforming Your Body and Your Life by Michael Gerrish
uniquely interactive plan offers a head-totoe, inside-and-out makeover that shows them how to overcome their fitness obstacles and dramatically change their lives. In The Mind-Body Makeover Project, fitness consultant and psychotherapist Michael Gerrish shares the true-life success stories of seven men and women who participated in his 12- week makeover program. Gerrish and his acclaimed makeover team, which includes bestselling authors Cheryl Richardson and Debbie Ford, an image consultant, and others, documents how each participant experienced the transformation process, applying the techniques the author has used with hundreds of clients, including many professional athletes.
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Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength by Roy Baumeister
Psychologist Roy F. Baumeister teams with New York Times science writer John Tierney to reveal the secrets of self-control, and how to master it in Willpower.For years, our concept of the self and well-being has been dominated by the notion of self-esteem, while the old fashioned value of willpower has been disparaged by psychologists who argued that we're largely driven by unconscious forces beyond our control. In Willpower Baumeister and Tierney turn this misinformation on its head to reveal self-control as arguably the single most powerful indicator of success.
Baumeister discovered that willpower actually has a physical basis to it: it is like a muscle that can be strengthened with practice, and fatigued from overuse. That's why eating and sleeping—and especially failing to do either of those—have such dramatic effects on self-control.
Yet, while self-control is biologically rooted, we have the capacity to manipulate our nature. Willpower features personal stories from entrepreneurs, executives, parents and children who have managed to do just that. The characters range from Victorian explorers to modern homemakers, from college students pulling all nighters to entertainers. The practical lessons in self-control conditioning they provide are nothing short of life changing.
Combining the best of modern social science with the practical wisdom of David Allen, Ben Franklin, and others, Baumeister and Tierney here share the definitive compendium of modern lessons in willpower.
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The low voltage switchgears can be described as a combination of several components such as circuit breakers, lightning arrestors, current transformers, protection panels, and disconnections. They are used to effectively control and distribute electric power across residential, commercial and industrial premises in order to prevent electrical circuits and equipment from unregulated power thwarts.
Technology giants such as Eaton Corporation Plc. (Ireland), General Electric (U.S.), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Japan), Hitachi, Ltd. (Japan), Schneider Electric SE (France). Eaton Corporation Plc., a prominent player in Low Voltage Switchgear Market provides centralized control and protection of low voltage power equipment and circuits in industrial, commercial, and utility installations such as generators, motors, feeder circuits, and transmission and distribution lines. General Electric, a key player in low voltage switchgear market, has designed a range of low voltage switchgear. It has designed a product known as AKD 20 low voltage switchgear that delivers enhanced arc flash protection. It fits into a smaller area for the most common configurations and replaces the AKD-10 switchgear. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is an S-N Motor Control Mitsubishi Electric's S-N Series contactors which are perfect for the control of 3 phase power, either for direct control of a motor, to supply power to a drive or servo, or even for the control of resistive loads, such as heating and lighting. The company has designed a compact and rugged S-N series that is built to meet global standards and provide safe, dependable solutions that are used and trusted across the globe.
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The major factors driving the growth of the low voltage switchgear market is the favorable government regulation towards the integration of sustainable energy resources across residential and commercial establishments. Net metering, Feed in Tariff, subsidies, and tax rebates are some of the key reforms which will encourage the product demand. Further, rapid expansion of micro-grid networks provide the increasing off-grid energy demand across the emerging markets will further complement the business outlook.
The global low voltage switchgear market is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 9% during the forecast period 2017-2023.
Key Players
Some of the prominent players in the global low voltage switchgear market: Eaton Corporation Plc. (Ireland), General Electric (U.S.), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Japan), Hitachi, Ltd. (Japan), Schneider Electric SE (France), Siemens AG (Germany), Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan), Hubbell Incorporated (U.S.), Rittal (Germany), ABB (Switzerland) among others.
The global low voltage switchgear market is segmented by protection, product, rated current, rated voltage, installation, and by application. By protection segment the market is sub-segmented into circuit breaker and fuse. The circuit breaker is further segmented into ACB, MCCB, MCB, MSP and MPCB. The fuse is sub-segmented into Fuse-switch disconnector, Switch disconnector with fuse and others. By product the market is segmented into fixed mounting, plug-in, and withdraw able. The rated current segmented into ≤ 1000 Ampere, 1001 to 5000 Ampere and > 5000 Ampere. The rated voltage consists of ≤ 250 Volt, 251 to 750 Volt and > 750 Volt. The installation segment consists of AC and DC. The application segment consists of substations, distribution, power factor correction, sub-distribution, and motor control.
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Aldente kitchen cafe operates at Billanook Estate situated 45 minutes east of Melbourne in the Yarra Valley. Come in an enjoy the delights of home style Italian cooking. Freshly made pasta and sauces made on the day. Traditional Italian pizza cooked in a woodfired oven. Antipasto platters, cheese boards and a range of desserts to enjoy with a coffee or glass of wine.
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Recently I am getting phone calls from companies that want to talk to me about strategy, usually brand strategy or product strategy, sitting in front of many people who use various terms and different terminology. I must say that I personally am a great believer in long-term planning strategy, however I understand that sometimes conduct is not ideal and planning doesn't always come through at the end. It's not as perfect and sometimes we need be quick & dirty. I remember as a boy my parents sent me the play chess .. Well what can you do, my parents believed that through "training" the child = will be smart and they sent me to almost every class possible, I must admit that in retrospect the chess circle was one of the interesting ones, thinking, planning, the ability to read moves, the action (sounds a bit strange I know but this is an amazing war simulator) there is no doubt that this is one of the most exciting games (to my opinion of course) I remember how I admired my teacher, his ability to play with several people simultaneously and often beat them, for me this was another chore that in time became a major part in my life not because I became a great chess player but more learning about strategy principles … as the basis for everything marketing requires today, I got so hung up, addicted, that I even searched for the book "Art of War" by Sun Tzu (I strongly recommend you read the original version), I found the source in Nepal After many wanderings among libraries, publishers and warehouses damps – it cost me $ 5 – and it's a Must in every marketing library!
I started playing chess and there was a time when the Internet arrived I found myself drawn to this world of battles and war games (yes I also found myself losing sleep over the game "war of warcraft"), I also remember the game against Kasparov … 🙂 Do not worry it was not heads ups (I probably wouldn't stand a chance) I think there were dozens of players, he played against us all at the same time, I lost in 24 moves (I was really proud of it …) checkmate! … and I believe many would agree with me that chess is one of the most influential strategy games and a good start for what I'm going to talk about now.
So what is strategy?
Strategy is essentially a long-term plan aimed to achieve a particular goal, I also emphasize the fact that strategy is not tactics (tactics are the immediate tasks or actions derived from the main strategy) the source to it all is Greek, whom ever saw the movie "300" will probably understand what I'm talking about (great production …….), the ability to defend and attack against a huge army with a small army of skilled soldiers … history teaches us much about such conflicts and it's beautifully described by "YA Ries (a guru of mine), many countries have wars, even here in our country you understand what war is, especially a large army against a small army, I suppose you'll agree that there is a very interesting insight here and maybe a little scary one and it raises some questions – Is marketing = war? (A bit philosophical I know but I will try to connect it to the world of the internet..it's a bit long but try to stick around)
If we try to analyze the events and battles in the business world we can agree (not all of us) that there is a strategic marketing square, there are descriptions that "paint" it perfectly:
Defensive marketing – usually being used by a market leader
* Only a market leader should consider whether to use a defensive marketing
* The best defensive strategy is the courage to attack yourself
* Strong marketing moves always needs to be blocked!
Marketing attacks – usually match numbers 2's (companies which are # 2 in the market, a follower)
* The important principle is to check how strong the market leader is
* Always try to find the strengths and weaknesses of the leading company and attack it
* It's always a good idea to focus a narrow channel attack (see the movie 300 :-))
Marketing "flanking" – is usually been used by small companies
* a good flanking Move will always be a good thing where there is no competition ("niches")
* Tactics "surprise" is an essential component
* The chase is critical as the attack
Guerrilla Marketing – As I mentioned the concept of popularity today (almost everyone I meet mentions this) 🙂 – is usually for local / "regional" companies or small companies
* Find one segment that may be small enough to protect
* No matter how successful do not think you are like the market leader
* Be prepared to withdraw and go anywhere on short notice
Be prepared to choose the right strategy, planning and cracking it right will position you better and will allow you to become a serious player in the market.
I cannot help myself but guerrilla marketing is a term which many use today, especially online, it's actually became a real "sexy" word that everyone uses (we live in a country full of ongoing and daily wars so I wonder maybe that's what made it so "sexy." and popular). Many are calling / naming social marketing (social marketing or community marketing as guerrilla marketing which is not entirely accurate, guerrilla marketing literally = a small companies with small marketing resources facing a large company with many resources – it's not a new marketing theory – just like the army J small army against a large army and it is important to understand it, guerrilla warfare is complex and unique (and we all know that we haven't won just yet) but it comes from a certain place and has a specific goal, so what is the right strategy than?
it's maybe a bit philosophical (this post is a bit like that) but I was always taught you should work from top to bottom, in fact philosophy, strategy and tactics, works for me personally and I suppose that for many others … It was important for me to note several important points that I'm afraid are not applied enough
Become more client / customer oriented
Most historical marketing managers were customer oriented, they realized that customers are the company's pivot, today the Internet has brought with it another passion, passion of productivity, doing things fast and quick, orientation clearly begun to change, low attention to customer = low millions of dollars just disappearing for you, Maybe at the beginning of last century which was a period of industrial making (in the last century undoubtedly productivity and production's value were it all) it was working but now it's replaced by a new strategy propellant, market research is one the second is public opinion – from now on … its only customers and what they want So before launching the next startup try digging a little deeper into what your market, who are the customers and what they want – not what you want !
Become competition oriented
To be successful today every company must know the competition, a company must look for the cracks and weaknesses of competing companies in order to attack or make a move, always try to be aware of what competitors are doing, try to create / implement a process which performs a regular collection and analysis of the market competition, especially in the startup scene were competition analysis is usually used for business plans and somehow being forgotten after product launch, it's an ongoing process, keep an eye on them, read their messages, test their products locate new features, follow their steps, document them and react accordingly … Do not fall asleep please! As San Tzu said – keep your friends close and your enemies closer!
So maybe marketing is indeed a war, competitors are enemies and the goal is to win the battle and the entire war, I know that it's a bit negative connotation Who knows other analogies maybe would have sounded better but I could not think of a better one (apologies in advance).
Good product strategy
Everyone I meet usually has the best product, it does not matter what market exists or what or who are the players around them, somehow the company's product is always better than any other product on the market (I often hear the: "No such thing , "or" we are better "but somehow they are market leaders !, you get the picture …), I personally understand that sometimes you fall in love with the product and that's fine, but do not go blind! And do not underestimate competitors, the point is that you need to respect each and every one working in your space, even the competition … especially the competition the principle is very simple, even if you think that your product is the best for your customers there will two possible responses:
1. wow … it's an amazing product
2. Not …
You can always try to persuade the client that the answer chosen is correct but once a customer has already decided it would be almost impossible to change his mind – for the customer it's his / her truth that matters, not yours, even if the product is the best thing ever it doesn't mean that the client thinks that, it's in the eye of the beholder and it applies to everything you do, whether it's brochure, ad or television commercial – what you think or feel doesn't really matter.
If you're so smart then why aren't you rich?
Even if you succeeded in persuading the customer that your product is better he / she would always ask himself, "Wait … if you are so good then how come come you're not leading the market? …" "If you ' re so smart … so how come you're not rich? … "- in a marketing war we can not win just about being right, this is an illusion, in the long run a better product wins, history is written by winners, winners will always have a better product because they are the ones that are available to say it.
Mathematics of being defensive
in an open battlefield it's pretty obvious (most of the times) for those with more skilled soldiers will probably win but it does not apply to a case where one party chooses to defend itself, if we look historically we find that defense has proven itself as stronger than an attack whether it is in the Korean War, North South War US, the Vietnam War and many other wars, in those wars the defender won, maybe the attacker apparently praised himself and claimed that he won but the results showed a different thing (hard to admit that you lost especially if you're the one who attacked first) attack is more popular and will always grab the aura glow, it raises a question, if protection is a good thing so why not do it all the time? , very simple: a brand that managed to establish himself after a victory could establish himself longer and concentrate on defending himself, Google for example..well they don't need to attack anyone, they established themselves as a brand and as a major player in t he search market and they have done it against big strong competitors (yahoo and Microsoft) and now it's much easier to defend and block offensive moves – paradoxically I would say …
Reality of conflict in marketing
it's quite clear to us that we must be innovative and creative, and as time passes, we must invent ways to improve methodologies, know better how to fight and defend ourselves better, this is a natural process I guess, the competition becomes brutal and the game became "Let's get control of a business of someone else" As a company try to increase sales, each company would find out that in order for it to increase sales and penetrate more it will require to deepen and explore more strategies for warfare .. . being just aggressive … won't cut it …. it's not enough, it's not the only strategy out there, if we look at this insight from the bench it looks rather strange, on one hand we become a generation of "more", more products, more people, more work, more reports, more administrative meetings, more than anything and not surprisingly we also feel better when we succeed through hard work we feel more satisfied and on the other hand history teaches us the opposite , the Germans even invented a word for it – Blitzkrieg = brutal attack blows when the timing is right, anyway if the attack was not planned properly, you throw your advantage aside, if your boss says "We should double our efforts" you probably listening to a loser's speech ( not meaning to offend anyone, God forbid), it's a smart man who accompanies me always say:
Think fast and talk slow
Think smarter and not longer.
So What? War or not?
Next post I'll try to describe a little more depth the issue of guerrilla wars over the internet and how we can win battles even if we are not the market leaders.
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DIY Spice Packet Organizer and other Wooden Crates for your Space
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Love this. Need this!!!ReplyDelete
Tiffany @ www.at-altitude.com
Okay you seriously need to come over and Organize my pantry... We are overflowing with Mason Jar bottles HUGE bulk Organic Items and the list goes on... :) Very cute spice organizer!!ReplyDelete
Okay. That is stinkin' ADORABLE. Love the idea and totally doable! *high five*ReplyDelete
love it! There are so many different things you could do with this little organizer. :)ReplyDelete
Love all of your organizing ideas, as always!ReplyDelete
I love your pantry so, so much!!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for this tutorial! I've been waiting for you to post it since I saw the finished product at the DIY Blogger house :) I plan to make 2 of these, one for spice packets & one for tea/hot cocoa. These are cute, clever, & the perfect addition to any pantry!ReplyDelete
What a great project idea -- I love the way it turned out. It definitely looks like something that you would buy for an expensive price in a boutique-y store. Very, very pretty, and the knob is awesome!ReplyDelete
Great idea. Ive a lot of things to keep and I think that there is no way better than organizing like this. Love your pantry.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 8, 2012 at 3:17 PM
I have a wire basket like the one you show above...and found out they're wire baskets from chest freezers...like my parents had when I was a kid. We (as kids) would almost fall into the freezer while looking for something mom said was there for sure! The easiest things for kids to find were in those wire baskets in the freezer because they were near the top!ReplyDelete
I do love your tutorial.... you make it seem so doable!!! (I can barely hang a picture on the wall. barely.)
Sister, is there anything you CAN'T do?!?! This is amazing. I love it!ReplyDelete
I loved this in the DIY Blogger House! The crystal knobs are my favorite! I need some to use in my bathroom for some storage!ReplyDelete
Love the warm character the boxes bring in addition to their great storage!ReplyDelete
Whoa GURL you are lookin' GOOOOOD! How superficial am I? You spend all that time writing and photographing this wonderful and helpful post and all I can think of is how great you are DOING and how wonderful you look in that top picture....let me sidetrack here by saying great job on all your hard work and I do not mean the crates! (-:ReplyDelete
I love the little drawer that you made for spice packets! So much that I just consulted the Mr. and he said we have the tools and he could help me make one just like that - I'm so excited! I love the knob - it's really beautiful. Your pantry rocks - great job!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 9, 2012 at 6:41 AM
Wow! I didn't think these boxes looked terribly hard or anything but I can't believe how easy they actually are. I am definitely going to be doing this when I get around to organizing the pantry and closets in my house. Thanks for the tips on pre-cut wood, I really wouldn't have thought of that!ReplyDelete
So pretty! I wish I had a saw to make stuff from wood! LOVE ITReplyDelete
How do you find the time to do these things with three kids!!! I have one toddler and just bought a house and am dreaming of the day my house can look put together and organized. Not to mention have the time to do all those awesome crafty things. Your so talented. So must watch no tv and have a in home cook, LOL jk.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 9, 2012 at 10:26 AM
Have recently redone our pantry (see my post!) and also am working on the linen closet. This past weekend we took down HUGE floor to ceiling, 18 foot wide bookcases in our great room that my hubby had built. We had a few reasons for taking them down, even though we did love them, one main reason being we installed new floors and needed to get under them! Now we have a TON of stained, great wood in our garage from the bookcases! I totally am showing the hubby your wooden boxes and we will, I mean he will, be making some of those! I love the rope on the ends.ReplyDelete
I just wanted to say:ReplyDelete
A). you are Amazing!
B). your Beautiful!
C). you are Creative!
I am going to attempt these cute boxes on my own...did you use a staple gun to attach the boards together?ReplyDelete
Super cute!ReplyDelete
I saw the Daybreak home tonight and looooved it!! All of you bloggers did such a fantastic job!! I loved your pantry and all the details. I am a Daybreak resident and was so excited to see bloggers were involved in the decor of this home. Great job!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 12, 2012 at 11:23 AM
LOVELY PICS:)ReplyDelete
Your blog is so wonderful and Im following..I hope you follow me also:)
If you want some cute Swedish décor inspiration, check out my blog:)
Have a great week dear
LOVE Maria at inredningsvis.se
What color did you paint the white cabinet?ReplyDelete
Love it and love your blog. Yours and YHL are my two faves. Well I stip by a lot for good ideas. Love the box but FYI they don't have that nice wood area for projects at my Home D and Menards where we live. : ( at least not that I've ever seen. They do have lots of long boards though and my hubby has a table saw. So he could help with the cutting.ReplyDelete
You do look great also. Have you posted on your weight loss journey? Must be hitting some goals because you look great. Keep it up.
I feel like I need to come clean here... for a while I never read your blog because I don't have a house and can't make changes to ANYTHING, but one day I wondered what you had been up to and now I CAN'T STOP reading your posts! :) Although, I am more house-hungry now than ever! Rude ;)ReplyDelete
So, in short, you are awesome.
The end.
this is awesome!ReplyDelete
These boxes are great. I too use boxes and baskets for some of my stuff. It is so much easier to find.ReplyDelete
For those that don't have saws: There are a number of people around who do woodworking, intarsia or crafts, who have all the right equipment, if you don't and might do some up for not too much.
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All campuses offer special activities for kids and students. Times and locations vary by campus for middle and high school, so check their pages of this site for more information on regular programming. All children ages 4th grade and younger check-in with a secure sticker system; the check-in process is quick and easy, and you're given a secure code where only you can pick them up.
When you come for the first time, don't forget to stop by the First Time Guest tent to introduce yourself. We'd love to meet you and your family, and answer any questions you may have.
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Urban Ministries of Durham
The promise that Jesus offers in John 14 is available to everyone who follows him, but many homeless people have spent years without a place where they belong. Because of that, they may have trouble believing Jesus' promise is for them. The mission of this team is to make that promise believable through acts of service and care. The Downtown Durham homeless team partners with Urban Ministries of Durham. Participants can volunteer monthly to help supply, prepare, and serve meals for the homeless community in Durham.
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Jesus commanded his followers in Matthew 28 to make disciples of all nations and peoples. Often people assume that this work is reserved for international church planters, but in RDU, the Lord is bringing the nations to our backyard through the international student population. Disappointingly, about 70 percent of all international students never spend time with Americans in their homes. This team connects volunteers with students so that friendships can be established and lead to discipleship. Get involved with Saturday Suppers hosted once a month by Duke International Students Incorporated, holiday hospitality, and airport welcomes! Conversation partners through International Friends are also needed every year to help students with their English — a perfect way to build intentional relationships.
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The RDU area receives hundreds of refugees every year. Most of them come from countries where they do not have access to the gospel. The refugee ministry team helps refugees resettle in America by befriending them, helping them learn a new culture, and assisting them as they build a new life here. To engage refugees, the Downtown Durham team works closely with World Relief, an evangelical refugee resettlement agency. Volunteer opportunities include building relationships, providing meals, helping with transportation to medical appointments, teaching English, donating resources, or becoming a resettlement team to partner with a refugee family in all of these ways.
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Single moms often bear a disproportionate share of the responsibility to care for the fatherless in our community and often struggle to hold multiple jobs to support their families while also caring for their children well. God commands his Church to be a family to those whose earthly family may have failed them (Isaiah 1:17, James 1:27), especially these women whom he calls beloved daughters. The Downtown Durham team builds intentional relationships with single moms by providing needed baby items, meals, GED tutoring, life-on-life mentoring, play dates for children, and rides to church on the weekends.
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There's nothing like tequila mixed with the perfect amount of lime juice in a salted rim glass that instantly transports me to a beach in Mexico. While Austin may not be ocean-side, there's no denying it's darn hot here at least nine months out of the year. Sometimes, the only way to beat the heat is to sit on a patio and drink a margarita down, either frozen or on the rocks.
Take your own trip to Margaritaville by indulging at these 14 places serving up the best margaritas in Austin.
Thank you to the bars and restaurants featured in this article for allowing me to sample their drinks at no charge. All opinions are my own.
Classic Margaritas
Traditionalist looking for lime, tequila, and salt only? Head to the following margarita purveyors serving up cocktails with the simplest of ingredients.
1/ Polvos
With a salsa bar, menu of interior Mexican food, and over nine types of margaritas to choose from, you can't go wrong by dining at Polvos. The South 1st Street eatery is a favorite for classic margaritas by the glass or pitcher.
2004 S. 1st St. – Website
2/ Güeros Taco Bar
This South Congress taco bar has 20 margaritas (yes, you read that right) to choose from. So there's no doubt everyone can find something to satisfy the palette.
But if a regular ol' margarita is what you're after, try the Purist made with Patron Silver, Patron Citrónge, and freshly squeezed lime juice. It's sure to please.
1412 S. Congress Ave. – Website
3/ Matt's El Rancho
This OG of Austin Tex-Mex cuisine boasts it's a "Family-friendly Tex-Mex spot that's been drawing crowds with enchiladas and margaritas since 1952." No surprise there, since Matt's El Rancho has margaritas of all varieties and colors, and has perfected the classic.
2613 S. Lamar Blvd. – Website
➡ Keep reading: Matt's El Rancho Serves Iconic Taste of Tex-Mex in Austin
4/ Chuy's
Chuy's opened in 1982, bringing Tex-Mex and margaritas to the people ever since. Now with multiple locations in the Austin area and beyond, this restaurant offers plenty of margaritas to choose from, including famous, deluxe, and skinny ritas all made with freshly squeezed lime juice!
Multiple locations – Website
5/ El Alma
Head to El Alma, located in a funky yet beautiful building off Barton Springs Road, for great food, drinks, and ambiance. The sister restaurant of El Chile and El Chilito is serving up more margaritas than Jimmy Buffet can shake a stick at–11, to be exact. Some are spicy, some are fruity, and some are skinny. Purist? May I suggest the Clásica, featuring Jimador Silver, triple sec, lime juice, and agave.
2115 Holly St. – Website
6/ Trudy's
Since 1977, this Austin icon has been quenching the thirst of Austinites everywhere with lime-tequila concoctions. Don't miss Top Shelf Tuesday, when you can get a classic margarita with top-shelf tequila for the same price as one made with house tequila. Or dine in to drink down one of Trudy's other famous margaritas, such as the sangria or strawberry.
Multiple locations – Website
Unique Margaritas
Sip slowly because the following margaritas add a punch of flavor through exotic ingredients. Cheers!
7/ Fresa's
Just when you thought a margarita couldn't get any more refreshing, Fresa's went and added cilantro and cucumber for a flavor upgrade that rivals margaritas everywhere. I'd say the cucumber cilantro margarita is one of the best in town, and this patio is hard to beat.
Multiple locations – Website
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8/ Tillery Kitchen & Bar
This Mediterranean-influenced restaurant has a few things going for it, like stunning views of the Colorado River and a unique margarita that will satisfy your cravings. Delicate notes of sage fancy up the classic marg. Don't miss it.
3201 E. Cesar Chavez St. – Website
➡ Keep reading: 5 East Austin Patio Bars for Happy Hour Bliss
9/ Stay Gold
Feeling devilish? Order up the El Diablo at Stay Gold, featuring Ghost Tequila, blackberries, lime, and a splash of ginger beer. It's smoky and sweet, and can only be described as the Mexican cousin of the Moscow Mule.
1910 E. Cezar Chavez – Website
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10/ Nasha
Indian soul food is what you'll get at Nasha, and the drinks follow the theme. On the beverage menu, you'll find the Tulsi margarita that features holy basil, similar in taste to mint. Nasha is also known for its curried margaritas, which feature spices reminiscent of India.
1614 E. 7th St. – Website
➡ Keep reading: Nasha Brings Mumbai and Margaritas to Austin's East Side
11/ The Little Darlin'
The Little Darlin' is your typical neighborhood watering hole, complete with a wide selection of drinks, inside bar, and outside patio. When the weather warms up, the bar offers patrons something called the Mango Fandango, a blend of mango and margarita fixings. It's a welcomed frozen treat in the heat.
6507 Circle S. Road – Facebook
➡ Keep reading: 3 New South Austin Hangouts That Capture The Classic Vibe
12/ Hula Hut Austin
Hands down, the Austini Tini is my favorite drink in Austin. Technically, it's more of a Mexican Martini, since it includes jalapeno-stuffed olives. But they're optional. If you prefer your drink without them, then you're pretty much left with a margarita. Local spirits Z Silver Tequila and Paula's Texas Orange, and a splash of handmade sweet n' sour, combine to create this smooth margarita-esque drink named after our beloved city.
3825 Lake Austin Blvd. – Website
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Margaritas Made With Nontraditional Spirits
If a rose by any other name is still a rose, then is a margarita made with a spirit other than tequila still a margarita? I'm gonna say yes, but you be the judge.
13/ Still Austin Whiskey Co.
You're not living your best life unless you've been to Still Austin Whiskey Co. The folks over at this distillery are doing some amazing things with whiskey, including mixing up some mean margaritas.
If you need two more reasons to drink local spirits, then order up a classic margarita that seamlessly blends New Make and Daydreamer whiskey with a housemade sour mix. Or try the new frozen Blackberry Jalapeño margarita that also features New Make and Daydreamer whiskey, plus a delicious dose of housemade blackberry jalapeño syrup.
With margaritas this good, you'll forget they're not made with tequila.
440 E. St. Elmo Road – Website
➡ Keep reading: Drink Hyperlocal at City's First Urban Distillery, Still Austin Whiskey Co.
14/ Desert Door Texas Sotol
Desert Door is your portal to savoring sotol, tequila's distant relative made from the desert spoon plant. On the other side of the door, you can sip on the desert door margarita that's a blend of sotol, fresh lime juice, ancho Reyes poblano, and orange liquor. This tasting room is located right outside of Austin in Driftwood.
211 Darden Hill Road, Driftwood – Website
➡ Keep reading: Discovering Desert Door and One of Texas' Oldest Spirits
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A few months ago, we saw the talented rapper - Phyno; drop the viral video Ghost Mode feat. Olamide with hard core beats, awesome concept and mind blowing scenery, which still enjoys lots of airplay… This time he decides thrill his fans with this off-the-hook track - MAN OF THE YEAR (OBAGO). Expect nothing short of awesome from the A-class indigenous rapper. Enjoy!
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The night before I was to prepare our Thanksgiving meal this week, I cuddled in bed with Mike and listed out the dishes for the next day: turkey in the doufeu, dressing, gravy, spinach madeline, cranberry sauce, yeast rolls, and pumpkin pie. Then this happened:
Me: What was your favorite Thanksgiving dish growing up?
Mike: Sweet potatoes.
SWEET POTATOES. The one dish I didn't even THINK to include. Of course. It just so happens that Riggs is on a big sweet potato kick, so I had the ingredients for this dish in the kitchen. I rattled around and found the recipe in one of my old standbys: Best of the Best from Mississippi Cookbook. I also happened to have the ingredients for the orange sauce, and let me just say.....that stuff is FINE. It has completely revolutionized the way I think about sweet potatoes, and I'll never again be able to make this casserole without the orange sauce.
4-5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered (I chopped into 1/2 inch cubes)
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar, divided
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
1 teaspoon salt
pecan halves
Cook potatoes in water to cover until tender (about 25-30 minutes).
Add 1/4 cup brown sugar to hot potatoes.
Add eggs, 3 T butter, and salt.
Beat until smooth.
Pour into a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
Lay pecan halves end to end, covering the entire casserole. (I just roughly chopped pecans and sprinkled liberally on top.)
Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar.
Drizzle remaining melted butter over top.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
Ladle Orange Sauce over individual servings.
Orange Sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup orange juice
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
2 Tablespoons butter
3 dashes Angostura bitters
In saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, orange rind, orange juice, and lemon juice.
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Cook until thickened.
Remove from heat.
Stir in butter and bitters.
Serves 8-10.
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Photo courtesy of Bakers Royale.
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Praline Yams (Sweet Potatoes) with Orange Sauce
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Monday, November 25, 2013
Chocolate Chess Pie
So the other day Riggs and I were playing as Avery was at Mother's Day Out. I was craving something but didn't know what. Then it hit me..... like a bolt from the blue.... CHOCOLATE CHESS PIE. I absolutely HAD to have it. And I was willing to risk being a teensy bit late to pick up Avery so I could bake it. Fortunately from start to finish, this pie only took a little more than an hour and a half, and that's with a 60 minute baking time, so I was able to finish it AND go pick up our little monster.
I think Food.com has my favorite recipe:
1 1/2 cups sugar
5 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 partially 9-inch baked pie crust
1 Preheat oven to 325F degrees.
2 Combine sugar, cocoa, flour, and salt.
3 Blend in milk.
4 Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
5 Add butter and vanilla, beat until smooth.
6 Pour into prebaked pie shell.
7 Bake in 325* oven for 55-60 minutes.
I whipped up my new pie crust recipe and baked it for ten minutes at 375 while I mixed the pie filling in the same bowl in which I prepared the crust dough. So easy, so delicious. Don't even try to taste this stuff without some whipped cream on top. And it's even better the next day.
Thank you to Food-in-Mouth for the above photo.
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New Pie Crust Recipe
It's a rainy, rainy Monday afternoon. Both babies are napping, as should I be, but I wanted to jot down my new go-to for a pie crust before I forget:
Makes 1 pie
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
With your fingers, crumble the shortening into the flour and salt until it resembles coarse cornmeal.
Do not overwork.
Add water - it works better very cold, but that's not necessary - until desired consistency.
Roll out onto floured surface.
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Labels: Desserts, Pre-preparation
Sunday, November 24, 2013
First Tooth and Toddler Bed
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text: A Syrian girl lies on a stretcher at a hospital after air raids targeted her hometown of Arbin in Eastern Ghouta on February 06 [Anadolu/Diaa Al Din] Russian and Syrian government forces have killed at least 136 civilians over the past 48 hours in Eastern Ghouta, a suburb of the capital Damascus, according to residents and monitoring groups. On Monday, 30 civilians were killed in air raids; on the following day, 80 more were killed, and on Wednesday, another 26 were killed. At least 22 children and 21 women were among the dead. "Scenes of entire buildings, housing whole families crashing down with the residents - women, children and men - still inside have become a frequent image," Abu Salem al-Shami, a resident and activist, told Al Jazeera by phone from Eastern Ghouta, an area that has been under opposition control since 2013. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a UK-based monitoring group, says Tuesday marked the "largest massacre in Syria" since April's chemical attack on Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib province when more than 80 people were killed. Eastern Ghouta's proximity to the capital - where the government of President Bashar al-Assad resides - renders it a key target for the government and its principal ally, Russia. Assad's forces have enforced an ongoing military siege on the area since 2013 in an attempt to drain the armed opposition groups there. While Eastern Ghouta, home to some 400,000 people, has been under constant bombardment since then, there has been an uptick in air raids in recent months as it is one of the last remaining opposition strongholds in Syria. "People on the outside think that Russia and the Syrian regime are killing armed fighters, but this is completely false. Only civilians are being targeted - regular civilians, the people of Damascus," al-Shami, who lost 10 of his immediate family members when their building was attacked last April, said. According to the SOHR, 369 people have been killed in Eastern Ghouta, including 91 children and 68 women, since the end of December. 'People eat one meal a day' Eastern Ghouta was meant to be one of several "de-escalation zones" agreed upon a year ago by Russia, Iran - both government allies - and Turkey - a backer of the armed opposition. The deal was meant to result in an end to the violence and provide safety to civilians. But it has not been implemented. The attacks have primarily targeted residential areas, medical centres, local markets and schools. {articleGUID} Due to the siege, very little humanitarian aid has entered, making access to basic supplies such as food, highly restricted. Medical supplies are also scarce. According to the United Nations, nearly 12 percent of children under five in Eastern Ghouta suffer from acute malnutrition - the highest rate ever recorded since the start of the war in Syria. At least five children - out of more than 130 - have died as a result of the lack of medical supplies. The last United Nations aid convoy allowed to enter was in November 2017, according to al-Shami. Since then, at least 12 people have died of starvation - including four children and two women - according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights. Al-Shami says many have resorted to begging. "The price of food in the markets is extremely high. People eat one meal a day. There are many people begging on the streets - children, old men. It's a huge problem." To keep themselves warm during the cold winter months, families have been burning furniture. "Wood is expensive. They burn wardrobes, chairs - anything made of wood. That has become our reality," he said. 'De-escalation deals a complete failure' Fadel Abdul Ghany, founder of the Syrian Network for Human Rights, says that the military campaign against Ghouta intensified in mid-November. According to his group's records, some 19 markets, seven medical centres, six schools, three kindergartens and 10 civil defence centres, have been attacked since then. "What is happening in Ghouta is proof that the de-escalation deals are a complete failure. What's worse is that the international community cannot do anything to stop the siege," Abdul Ghany told Al Jazeera. At least five children have died due to the lack of medical supplies in the besieged rebel-held area [Anadolu/Diaa Al Din] In 2013, Eastern Ghouta was the target of a suspected government chemical weapons attack that shocked the world. According to some estimates, warplanes dropped about 1,000kg of the deadly nerve agent Sarin on the area, killing more than 1,000 people, the majority of whom were civilians. {articleGUID} Despite government claims that it no longer possesses chemical weapons, the area witnessed at least three other smaller-scale chemical attacks in recent weeks. Abdul Ghany believes that the increase in attacks on the area is tied to a Russian-organised diplomatic conference held in January. Russia, which entered the war in support of Assad in 2015, has largely taken over efforts to find a political solution to the conflict in Syria after it helped turn the balance of power in favour of Assad's government. Last month's conference, held in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, was boycotted by the opposition who claimed that the Russian and Syrian governments had no interest in a real political solution and are trying to 'win' the war through military might. "The government and its allies have increased their bombardment of Ghouta to send a message to the opposition there. They want to tell them: if you don't want to comply with our vision for a solution, then your fate is to die," said Abdul Ghany. With Iran and Russia on its side, the Syrian government has been able to regain control across the majority of Syria. The war, which began in 2011 when peaceful protests broke out, has transformed - according to the Syrian government narrative - into a war against "terrorists", due to the presence of former al-Qaeda affiliated armed groups. {articleGUID} But in Eastern Ghouta, like many areas across Syria, civilians have borne the brunt of the fighting. At least 470,000 people have been killed, and over 12 million Syrians - half the country's prewar population - have been driven from their homes. "The pain and suffering we're witnessing in Eastern Ghouta is indescribable," said al-Shami. "And it's not just Eastern Ghouta - it's all of Syria." 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A Journal
So I finally bit the bullet and bought a journal. I quite like this lifestyle blogging business and I see reason in writing my thoughts down, and some day they may be revolutionary.
I see no point in being meticulous when it comes to a starting point starting as your mistakes, misspelt words and random scribbles provide just as good a reflection of you as your carefully cursive anecdotes. Besides that, it acts as a metaphor for life, the mistakes, the etching out, the learning, the corrections. More so than any eloquently selected quotation from that guy you learnt about in English Lit that one time.
*Ironically, I am writing this obscene hour on my phone that auto corrects my words left, right and centre.* I find a great relief in writing words down and do miss the act of actually, physically writing them. Something which I feel is slowly becoming a thing of the past.
The journal itself is quite bright, loud and pretty and from TK Maxx. I much prefer the idea to a diary - even though in essence, they're one of the same - as to me, a journal seems like you are going somewhere profound and are chronicling your way.


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Today, this shouldn't be an issue. It's relatively easy to collect payments for goods and services from anywhere in the world via payment service providers. With so many online payment solutions out there, though, which ones can you trust for that all important credit card, bank transfer, or real-time orders? Here are our 10 best selections.
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It's been stated that Authorize.Net is the most widely used payment gateway on the internet – probably because it's been around since 1996. Currently, there are over 375,000 merchants handling more than $88 billion in annual transactions safely through credit cards and e-checks. Something's going right over there.
Dwolla is a payments option that acts as an on-ramp to the ACH network, with some outstanding benefits. For example, you can transfer funds through email, phone, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter. For businesses, easy integrate bank account to account transfers as part of your payments suits. But, what makes Dwolla so appealing is the fact that there are no per transaction fees; Dwolla is free to use and offers advanced tools to businesses at a flat, monthly rate.
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This is essentially Google's version of PayPal, complete with money transfers and a Google Wallet Card! Since we're all addicted to the Big G, it shouldn't be all that difficult to spend and receive money. Google also announced last month that it will be releasing a physical card connected to users' accounts so they can utilize Google Wallet at retail businesses. For convenience, and the number of users, Google Wallet tops our list of the top 10 online payment solutions.
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The article "Icy Frontier" in the October Military Officer magazine outlines the need for the United States to become more involved in the Arctic region.
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Russia is restoring an old military base on the New Siberian Islands (off eastern Siberia). A garrison is stationed there, and an airfield and naval facilities are under construction. President Putin wants to use the base to enhance Russia's economic and security interests in the Arctic. Russia is also constructing a number of new ports in the Arctic and building nine new icebreakers to supplement 10 existing icebreakers.
The U.S. Navy lacks facilities in Alaska and does not have icebreakers. It has to rely on old USCG icebreakers for support.
The United States should evaluate the feasibility of constructing infra-structure in the Arctic and look at the possibility of establishing joint facilities with Canada.
We need to bolster our complement of icebreakers.
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NEW YORK — The 2016 World Chess Championship between title-holder Magnus Carlsen of Norway and Sergey Karjakin of Russia was shaping up to be a tense festival of long games that ended up as draws — until last week, when in Game 8 Carlsen overpressed with the white pieces and went down to defeat.
In Game 9, Carlsen needed a draw with black to stop the bleeding, but Karjakin conjured his best game, with a bishop sacrifice after a 20-minute deep think that recalled Bobby Fischer at his peak and sent a shock wave through the elite chess world.
Would Carlsen, the two-time defending World Champion, the "Mozart of chess," go down two full points to the Russian challenger — a nearly insurmountable deficit in a 12-game match?
As it turned out, Karjakin's bold play looked more impressive than it actually was, once the lines were crunched by computer analysis. Carlsen, whose accuracy during this match has been questioned, found the right defensive combinations under serious time pressure and was able to draw the game. It was an epic save.
That set the stage for Game 10, with Carlsen wielding the white pieces. Needing the full point to tie, he used the Ruy Lopez opening, and Karjakin countered with the infamously drawish Berlin Defense.
But a draw wasn't in the offing. Karjakin finally showed some cracks, missing a few crucial, subtle calculations that enabled Carlsen to achieve a modest advantage, converting it to a win by the 75th move.
On Saturday, Game 11 also ended in a draw, but there were some tense moments for Karjakin. Carlsen, by contrast, appeared newly relaxed and seemed comfortable to push past an obvious draw to put some stress on Karjakin in the Russian's final game with white.
The match is now tied 5.5-5.5, with a single games remaining. Game 12 takes place on Monday in lower Manhattan, at 2PM ET. Carlsen will have white, and the obvious question is: "Will he take a chance and try to defend his title? Or will he play it safe?"
If the score is deadlocked after the 12 classical games are all in the books, the players will go to tiebreaks: four "rapid" games, with each player having 25 minutes on his clock, with a ten-second time increment added for each move. If this match is still after that, 5-minute "blitz" games will decide the outcome.
Thus far, Karjakin's bishop sac has been the most exciting moment in a WCC match that hasn't been much of a spectacle for opening theory or bold, attacking play. Fischer himself would have appreciated the bishop blowing open the defense of the back king on the f7 square — a weakness that the last American World Champion often targeted.
Endgame enthusiasts have enjoyed a treat, however, as the players have ground out numerous exhausting games that went beyond 40 moves. Will Game 12 be another equal result? We have only one more day to wait to find out.