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Whoops! Here it is Wednesday morning in my corner of the world and "Tasty Tuesday" didn't happen this week. What DID happen instead is SPRING! :-) My boys and I spent the day outside - taking a walk, having a picnic lunch, playing in the sandbox, hanging laundry on the line and just enjoying the lovely warm weather. The temperature bumped 70 degrees yesterday for the first time this year, and it made this family HAPPY!
Yet how well I know that many of you are enduring temperatures of 100 degrees or more right now, and early Spring weather seems like a far-off dream. So I will stop talking about the weather, and move on to my belated post . . .
I'd been in West Africa for about two months when I suddenly realized that my baby would be ready to eat solid food soon. I panicked. All I could remember my mom doing for my younger sister was adding a little water to some flakes or popping the lid on a jar of baby food. (I was only 6, so that doesn't mean that's all she DID do. But it's all I remember.) There was a type of instant food available where I lived, but it was full of sugar and milk and I wasn't sure if it was the right thing to start with. But what WAS the right thing? At the time we had limited internet, and I felt at a loss to know what to do. Was it possible to make your own baby food? Surely it must be. But how?
Fast-forward four years, and I'm now preparing homemade baby food for my third six-month-old baby boy. This time not because I have no other choice (have you ever looked at the kinds of baby food available? Unbelievable!!) but because it's so much cheaper and healthier to make it myself. And really very simple!
For new eaters, grains need to be ground into a powder before cooking for best results. You can do this in a blender or food processor, but it will take a while. Grinding rice in my blender takes about ten minutes, and I still sift it when I'm done to get out the random large pieces. I don't actually have a flour sifter, so I use a tea strainer! :-) It works great since I'm only doing small amounts at a time. Whatever grain you're using - rice, oats, barley, millet - once you grind it, cook it like porridge.
1/4 c. grain flour
1 c. water
Because I'm doing such a small amount, I just mix the water & flour, put it on the stove, and whisk constantly as it's coming to a boil. Be sure to boil for several minutes - less for oats, more for rice - so that the grain is cooked. Cool to room temperature before serving. Mix with breastmilk or formula (or just water) if the cereal is too thick. You can combine this with fruit or veggie puree as well, to make a "balanced meal". :-)
With the exception of banana and avacado, which are the best superfoods for little people, fruits and veggies need to be cooked at first. Apples, pears, peaches, peas, sweet potato, pumpkin and carrots are all great first foods which need to be gently cooked to a very soft consistency before mashing (or pureeing in blender) to feed to baby. Introduce foods one at a time to test for allergies, but once a food is "safe" you can mix it with other foods to create yummy combinations for your little one. And it won't be long before you can introduce spices and seasonings as well - research shows that the more variety of foods a baby is introduced to before age 1, the easier it will be for them to accept new foods as they get older.
You can find an abundance of information on feeding your little one at Momtastic's Wholesome Baby Food. I especially like their printable chart for when to introduce different foods - I've printed this out and taped it to my fridge for reference with each of my babies.
And one more thing . . everything I've said here is based on the traditional feeding approach. I've never tried baby-led weaning, but if you're into it, that's great! Maybe you can write an article about it for us? :-)
- Melissa Toews
Mangos are quite possibly my favorite fruit. I always looked forward to mango season in West Africa, and they are one of the things I really miss since moving to the States. But a couple weeks ago I got a whole crate of mangos for free! They were past their prime - I cut out a bunch of bad spots - but I was able to get several bowls of delicious fresh fruit . . . and a few pictures. If you've never cut a mango, here's how:
Notice that the seed is long and flat. Depending on how you're planning to use your mango, you can continue by cutting it into chunks like this:
In West Africa we had two types of mango . . . the "agric" mangos, which are smooth and firm like the photos above, and the "local" mangos which are smaller, juicier and very stringy. They're hard to cut into chunks, and hard to eat without getting tons of fibers stuck in your teeth. We had a giant, spreading "local" mango tree that yeilded about two bushels of mangos a day for three weeks straight. WHAT in the world should I do with all those mangos? Of course we gave most of them away. :-) But I also came up with the idea of making "mango butter" . . . like apple butter, which is one of my favorite toppings ever. It was a grand success and I was quite pleased!
The biggest challenge was figuring out how to strain out the fibers without a Victoria strainer or any sort of food mill. With a little experimenting, I figured out that it worked to use a colander with a wooden pestle. In this way, I ended up with a smooth sauce that worked great for mango butter. Excuse the blurry cell phone picture!
I just followed an apple butter recipe, like the one here. If you already have a family favorite, I'm sure it would be great! I canned it in small jars for easy storage, but freezing would work well too.
I have canned cut mangos just like peaches . . . but we like them better frozen. They're great dropped into a blender with milk and bananas for a smoothie! Mango and avacado are also great together.
The possibilities with mangos are endless. Check out a few of these delicious-looking recipes I found online:
What do you like to do with mangos? Do you have a favorite recipe to share?
- Sara Nolt
Call me naïve, but I never thought I used many convenience foods in America. I didn't buy many frozen pizzas or boxed dinners and I certainly didn't categorize salad dressings, sour cream, or canned beans in the camp of convenience foods. That mindset has changed. I live in a place where nearly everything (including milk) needs to be mixed up during the food prep process which has caused me to believe that a pound of raw, purchased ground beef is a convenience food. (I grind my own with a hand grinder.)
Hence my newfound love for mixes. With these in my possession, I feel like an American again. Well, almost. But anything done in advance and waiting for me in my pantry is one less step to worry about when I'm making a meal and am crunched for time.
Here are a few of my favorites:
Pancake Mix (I didn't even use pancake mixes in the States, but I also didn't have pancakes regularly on the breakfast roster in a place where I could buy boxed cereal for $1.49)
12 cups flour, whole wheat flour or buckwheat flour
¾ cup sugar
4 cups dry milk
2 T. salt
¾ cup baking powder
Mix well and store in a tight container. When ready to make pancakes beat together 1 egg, 1 cup water, and 2 T. cooking oil.
Stir in 1 ½ cups mix. When using ¼ cup batter per pancake, makes about 8 pancakes per 1 ½ cup mix.
8 cups flour
2 T. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 cups nonfat dry milk
2 cups shortening
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture is consistently mealy.
Store at room temperature in a sealed container. (Can be refridgerated for longer shelf life.)
For biscuits: Use 1 cup mix with 1/3 cup water.
For pancakes: Beat 2 cups baking mix, 2 eggs, and 1 cup milk.
Note (to be taken as from a woman of sad experience): Make sure the container is very dry otherwise mold will grow.
Taco Seasoning
4 T. chili powder
3 ½ T. paprika
3 T. cumin
2 T. salt
2 T. onion powder
1 ½ T. garlic powder
¼ tsp. red pepper
Combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in a sealed container for up to 6 months. Makes 1 cup.
To use, mix 2 T. mix with 1 lb. ground beef and ½ cup water.
Italian Dressing
1/2 T garlic powder
1 T onion powder
2 T oregano
1 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp thyme
1 tsp basil
1 T parsley
2 T salt
Stir together. Two tablespoons equal 1 purchased package.
To make into Italian dressing: Mix 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2/3 cup olive oil, 2 T water, 2 T dry mix. Blend well. Serve.
Ranch Dressing
2 T. onion flakes
2 tsp. onion powder
2 T. parsley
2 tsp. paprika
1 T. salt
2 tsp. pepper
1 T. garlic powder
Mix all together. Two tablespoons equals one purchased package.
For dressing: Mix 2 T. Ranch mix, 1 cup mayonnaise, and 1 cup buttermilk.
For dip: Mix 2 T. Ranch mix and 2 cups sour cream.
Do you have any mix recipes? How have you used mixes to streamline your cooking?
Meet Sara: My husband and I and our two children moved to Accra, Ghana in September 2015 to fill the Field Secretary position for our organization. As part of our job, our home is the pit stop for travellers passing through the capital. I cook for lots of guests, then, including midnight snacks for those arriving hungry from the airport, breakfasts-to-go for early morning departures, race-the-clock meals for those in a time crunch, and specialty meals to treat our missionaries who live simplistic lives in their posts. I love this part of our job and look forward to the guests pencilled in on our calendar.
- Lysanne
Recently, ancient grains like millet have become quite popular in the United States. But they are also pricey, to be found in health food stores and the like. I always get a thrill when I can buy foods like that very cheaply in the village markets where I live. For about five pounds of millet I pay about $1. :-) Millet is nutritious, supplying you with potassium, iron, vitamin B6 and magnesium. 100 grams of millet contains 11grams of protein - that's almost as much as two eggs. It is also gluten free.
If you buy grains or seeds in a village market, they will need to be washed and sorted. The women in my West African location have a very nifty and efficient technique for this, which is quite impossible to explain. But if you live in a place where millet is grown, I would guess the women will be able to show you how they do this.
Here's three of our favorite millet recipes.
1. Breakfast cereal
For this I toast the millet in a dry pot until it is golden. Then I grind it coarsely. (I use a small metal hand grinder). In the morning, I will cook about two cups of meal with about six cups of water and a bit of salt. Cook for about 20 minutes. Serve with milk and sweetener of choice.
2. Millet pancakes
For this, I use raw, finely ground millet flour. Replace all purpose flour with millet flour in any pancake recipe. Even better if you substitute yogurt or sour milk for the milk.
3. Curry over millet
My favorite! Reminds me of bulghur wheat and couscous.
Toast 2 cups of millet in a bit of oil until slightly browned. Add about 6 cups of water and some salt and simmer for about an hour, adding more water if necessary. Remove from heat and let steam for about 30 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve with curry of your choice.
I have also made banana bread using millet flour, I have sprouted millet, and I have read that millet will pop like popcorn but I have not had success with that for some reason. Have you used millet? Let us know if you have any creative ideas!
Meet Lysanne: I am a follower of Jesus, a wife, a mommy to two little girls aged 4 and 1.5, and I am currently living in rural West Africa. Language and culture learning has us immersed in small village life right now, and that means some unique challenges and lots of wonderful times.
- Melissa Toews
As I was going through my recipes, I realized how many of them depend on my system of cooking meat. So before we go any further, I'm going to talk about that a little bit. Not that you have to do it the way I did, but knowing what I did will help you to understand my recipes better! :-)
For me, one of the biggest challenges of cooking in West Africa was knowing what to do about meat. Where we lived for the first two years there were no nicely packaged fresh cuts at the grocery store. We could get canned meat - sausages, Spam, corned beef, and tuna - but all of those things were expensive, and rather gross, too. There were little "cold stores", which usually consisted of not much more than a deep freezer holding a few boxes of frozen chicken and frozen fish. And then there was the meat market . . . an open air market with bloody chopping blocks, huge dead animal parts, and swarms of flies. I think I might prefer Spam!
But realistically Spam wasn't a good option, so I learned to buy fresh beef in the market. Some tips I learned for buying...
- Make friends with a butcher and try to go back to the same one over and over. He will [probably] give you a better deal, and learn to understand what you're looking for so you don't have to explain yourself every time.
- If you have a big daily market, animals are probably butchered fresh every morning. Go early to get meat when it is the freshest, before the hot sun and flies have had time to do their work.
- If you have a smaller market, find out what day(s) they usually butcher, and buy meat on those days.
- Don't buy meat that looks dried out, dark red or old
- Ask for boneless cuts. Cutting huge bones out of the middle of big chunks of meat is not fun.
- Ask for "no fat". This doesn't mean there will literally be no fat, but it might avoid getting HUGE thick chunks of fat with your meat.
- If they offer to cut it into pieces for you, graciously refuse. They will indiscriminately cut through bone chips, veins of fat and gristle. I prefer to trim and chop my own meat.
To save the inconvenience of going into the meat market too often, I would buy several pounds at a time. Once I got home, the meat needed to be cooked or frozen promptly. What I usually did was cook it all right away, to be frozen in meal-sized packages for later use. Here's the cooking process I used:
- First I would wash it thoroughly with clean water, hopefully getting most of the bone chips and loose dirt off
- Next with a sharp knife, I start cleaning off the fat and gristle
- As I clean it, I chop it into small peices such as you would use for stir fry or stew meat.
- Throw the meat chunks into a big pot with a lid and cover with water
- Be sure to wash your hands and disinfect cutting boards or surfaces after handling raw meat
- Add a chopped onion or two, a few cloves of garlic, and a generous dash of soy sauce (this will not add distinct flavor, only enhance the meat)
- Boil, and boil, and boil for hours . . . literally about 3 hours!
- Be sure to add more water as needed so your pot doesn't boil dry
- Don't worry about germs, dirt, or bugs . . . the meat will be perfectly safe to eat after boiling for so long!!
If you've eaten local beef, at least in Africa, you know that it's quite tough! But we've found that meat cooked this way becomes nice and tender. If you have a pressure cooker, you can use that instead and shorten the cooking time significantly . . . but I've never used one. When it's done cooking, I package it into meal-size portions, and put it all in the freezer. Then I can pull a package out anytime to quickly add meat to stir fry, stew, spaghetti sauce, rice pilaf, or whatever I might be making for supper. And don't forget to use the rich broth from cooking to make some delicious gravy or wonderful soup! You really can't taste the soy sauce (unless you put way too much in), it just makes the meat/broth taste rich and salty.
The other meat that we commonly ate was chicken. We actually bought frozen chicken leg quarters from those little "cold stores" by the case (25lb box) and it was usually Tyson brand! I would fill up my biggest pot with as much chicken as would easily fit, add an onion and some garlic (but skip the soy sauce) and boil it for about 45 minutes. After letting it cool for an hour, I would debone it, and then package the meat into meal-sized portions and freeze. It's so convenient to use in everything from fried rice to alfredo sauce and even my rendition of some of the local dishes. {I actually still do this now that we're in the States, buying 10-20 lbs of chicken and cooking it up all at once!}
Most of my main dish recipes depend on one of these two meats - cut up and precooked, frozen in meal-size portions, and ready to add to whatever I'm cooking. I found this to be so convenient, significantly shortening prep time for many of my meals. And SO much better than that slimy canned meat at the store! :-)
Any tips to add? Have you used a pressure cooker for meat? How do you get/use meat where you live?
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The lead time on a print or poster advert probably averages at around eight weeks. For most franchise restaurants such as MacDonald's, KFC and the like, it's even longer. But digital signage is connected to the internet, and that gives you a digital signage network at your finger tips, to which current and relevant adverts can be rolled-out as easily as a social media post. It also means that you can run social media feeds, weather updates, blog posts; in fact anything you can run on a website, you can normally run on your digital signage network. You can also run extremely relevant and local ads.
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You can run relevant adverts depending on the time of day, the day of the week, month or local climatic conditions. Lunch adverts during lunchtime if you're a restaurant, or if you have a retail accessories shop , you might run ads featuring umbrellas on rainy days and sunglasses on sunny ones. Flexibility is one of the key advantages of digital signage software. Digital signage advertising also increases purchase amount and dwell time by 27% each in retail business. In terms of digital marketing tactics, it's hard to get a better bang for your buck.
Digital signage solution costs
Whilst initial start-up costs are higher with digital signage solutions, you will save money in the long-run by reducing print, administration and logistical costs. As a one-off expense, digital signage equipment is broadly regarded as a capital investment and thus comes out of an operations or IT budget and not necessarily the marketing budget. Even better, there are no print costs or ongoing labour costs for changing the messages at point of sale. Digital administration can be done by one person in a centralised location. So if you own 8 shops, you can update all of them at once. With just one person updating it, it's easier to manage with the peace of mind that it has been done, and done consistently with brand standards.
Real-time Digital Signage
Have you ever seen an advert in a social media feed being constantly repeated? Or perhaps you've been presented with a special offer for a product after you've searched online and already bought it?
If you have, you'll understand the importance of up-to-date and real-time content, and how dated information becomes irrelevant, wasting time and money. How long is your attention span when it comes to viewing content that's out of date?
In reality it can have a negative impact on your brand or company reputation. The fact of the matter is that we live in fast-moving, 24-hour a day non-stop World, where our senses are being constantly bombarded with messages. Everyone subconsciously uses filters to find the snippets of information that are relevant to their lives and we discard the vast majority that are not.
Is digital signage any different? In a word, no. Historically, digital signage suffered from the same pitfalls as traditional medias in that there were multiple pain points along the path to delivering content. Media storage, content creation, screen formats, system updates, a lack of screen reporting, landscape/portrait conflicts were just some of the many challenges facing marketers and campaign managers alike.
But fortunately things have moved on…
The potential of modern digital signage was apparent from the start; however, the success of the new media wasn't fully realised until there had been some major developments in the wider technical world. These included faster, more reliable connections to the Internet and a substantial fall in the costs associated with data storage. These developments paved the way for digital signage SaaS platforms and digital signage apps to flourish.
Clearly, if you can log into a control panel and change what's showing on the screens across the whole of your network, in any country of your choice whilst sitting in the comfort of your favourite chair, then managing and updating a fleet of screens with new content becomes child's play.
Arguably more important to the evolution of modern digital signage was the ability to use special apps for the creation of content. With a few clicks of your mouse you could include content that was already yours, and readily available from sources such as Twitter, YouTube, RSS feeds, even html links. Real-time content had come of age.
What is real-time content?
Real-time content is always connected to dynamic live content. It is up-to-the-minute relevant, as in effect it's a live feed from the source. If you have ever been to a service station on a motorway and seen a map of the traffic flow on your journey ahead, or the weather report in that area, that's real-time content. Real-time content is always searching for the latest and greatest, and the best bit is that it updates itself automatically. There's no logging in, no hard refresh on the screen and no complicated content decisions. Real-time content is always refreshed, always up-to-date and always relevant. And when content is relevant, people are much more likely to be interested and engaged by it.
With help from Cenareo's teams, their willingness to adapt their solution to fit our needs, and how easy it is to roll out the platform, we were able to launch our digital option after just two years of development and increase our inventory of screens from 15 to 1,000 screens in the area. Today, our goal is to add 300 more screens each year.


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On my Freedom plan it now says there is a Video Data Extender which "optimizes" my streaming at 480p. I realize this "benefit" is part of the unlimited plans, but when did it get applied to Freedom? And how can I disable it? Thanks.
Try this
Looks like it toggles on and off.
Looks like it toggles on and off.
Thank you
This is a brand new feature that is being implemented in waves, starting today! The link Bradley posted will explain what's going on.
When I checked my plan from the dashboard it looks like my Freedom Plan is being optimized with the video,data extender but don't see anywhere to toggle it off or on. Where do I look for such a switch?
I have no control over it what so ever. I cannot move the toggle either way. It shows OFF but appears to be ON.
I talked to an installer I know and had him check my account on the eSVT tool that is still available to installers. It showed the video data extender was enabled, even though Dashboard showed it off. After he toggled the extender off and back on using the eSVT tool, I was able to use the toggle on Dashboard to control the toggle.
I guess we are still some time away from a new eSVT tool?
Send us an email please! If there's an issue with the Extender, we want as many examples as we can get!
Send us an email please! If there's an issue with the Extender, we want as many examples as we can get!
No real complaint, just that it does not show it as ON in my Excede Dashboard and I cannot turn it on even though I have been told it is ON.


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Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will come an important point in its marketing campaign when it arrives for its panel at Comic-Con. We've seen the trailer, and it's one of the most-anticipated shows of the fall season, but there are still plenty of questions. Personally, mine is, "Can it possibly live up to expectations?", but many are continuing to ask, "How is Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg) coming back?" Unsurprisingly, it's a reveal that won't be covered in the pilot. According to EW, "his S.H.I.E.L.D. colleagues say he must 'never know the truth' about his death." (cue sinister music) Co-creator Jed Whedon says, "We can't wait to pull the curtain back on that, but we're going to take our time." If I had to guess, this means we're going to get bread crumbs littered throughout the season, and then perhaps in the season finale there will be a huge cliffhanger related to his resurrection.
Hit the jump for more reveals about the upcoming series including how Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will relate to the Marvel movies.
The most surprising revelation in EW's article about Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is that the series doesn't simply pick up where The Avengers left off. "We plan on trying to weave in between the films and try to make them more rewarding on both ends," explains Whedon. In fact, the pilot "will pick up a storyline that's familiar from one of the Marvel hits—and it's not The Avengers." That doesn't mean it will take place before The Avengers. It sounds like it will take an unexplored side road presented in an earlier movie. Whedon also says that they're also trying to make sure that some of the more obsessive audience members aren't always complaining about "Why don't they just call Iron Man?" That awareness will exist says Whedon, "but they do have their own lives."
Moving on, there's been speculation that J. August Richards (Angel) plays Rage in the pilot. Fans should expect that question and a few others to be addressed during the Comic-Con panel. "We'll finally be able to answer some questions," says co-creator Maurissa Tancharoen. "Though I'm sure we'll have to stay on the vague end of the spectrum." That could get really annoying really fast, but there will also be some video so it won't be an hour and fifteen minutes of panelists being coy. You can definitely fit the pilot into that time frame, and showing a pilot as part of a panel isn't an uncommon occurrence.
Finally, S.H.I.E.L.D. will have a respectable budget to do convincing effects, but it benefits from having superheroes at the periphery rather than the center. "The magic of television is that it's about characters," says Marvel's Head of Television Jeph Loeb, "and fortunately that's also what Marvel is also about. We're not built around a cape and a cowl." Sharp-dressed agents at the forefront should be just fine.
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will be on Tuesdays this fall on ABC.


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Maclean Animal Shelter is also located with Great Falls, MT and is a popular choice for animal adoptions. They have a shelter that is over 13,000 square feet with plenty of room to house animals that are homeless, lost, and in trouble. They have saved over 1,000 animals since opening their doors and they are growing every day.
They are strongly dedicated to educating the community about animal care, proper training, much more. They hold a large variety of educational and training classes and programs to help serve the public and provide them with proper knowledge. They do a kid's summer camp that teaches kids proper animal care and compassion towards animals, encourage volunteering, and put of fun and creative animal events throughout the year!


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For many brides-to-be and their grooms, having a beach wedding in Hawaii or getting married at sea is a dream – but you want every aspect of your special day to be as eco-friendly as possible. Today, most people are very aware of the condition of our environment – and the fact that each and every one of us must take steps to reduce our carbon footprint for the future of our young loved ones. So, how can you plan a destination wedding that's eco-friendly? We have a few suggestions.
When it comes to centerpieces and your bouquet, think local. Buying local or even foraging the roadside or fields are a great way to get natural flowers and greenery – and you'll save a bundle! If you have to purchase flowers, get them from local farms or the farmers' markets.
Avoid renting decor, and buy items you'll use again yourself or give to friends. From candlesticks to napkins you make yourself, think of ways you can decorate with items you'll use after you're married, or those you can gift to friends and family.
What's on the menu? When it comes to your wedding or rehearsal dinner, why not choose foods that are sourced locally? Farm-to-table has become extremely popular; local caterers can create a menu using vendors or farms that have foods that are grown or raised locally. A delicious meal that's in season!
Why use paper? Given that it's so easy to create a website today, you can make all of the information pertaining to your wedding available online, rather than sending out registry information, maps, etc. If you must send out maps and other paper items, be sure to use 100% post-consumer recycled options. Instead of handing out a program to every person who attends your wedding, why not create a large menu everyone can easily view at the reception? This keeps everyone "in the know" without the need for hundreds of pieces of paper.
Buy a dress for your wedding shower/rehearsal you'll wear in the future. Why spend hundreds on a dress you'll wear only once? Choose a dress for your shower and/or rehearsal you'll wear in the future to holiday parties or other events.
There are lots of ways you can make your Hawaii destination wedding more friendly for the environment, without sacrificing your special day. Pick a beautiful dinner centerpiece you can plant after the wedding, have a catering company who will agree to compost and recycle waste. At Hawaii Weddings, we want to make the most memorable day of your life even more special!Contact us for all of your Hawaii wedding package and planning needs.


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Chic Fall Harvest Decorating Ideas
The air is crisp, leaves are changing and autumn is finally upon us. Nothing kicks off this time of the year better than preparing your home with some seasonal home décor. Now we all know about the traditional methods of decorating during the fall months, whether it be with spooky Halloween decorations or traditional fall harvest accents to bring some of the bright colors displayed outside into your home. But what if you are looking to go a different route this year? Maybe the motif of your home doesn't exactly blend well with the typical autumn decorations. There are many ways to create a festive atmosphere in your home while still staying true to your style. Warm up your house with these beautiful and chic decorating projects that will incorporate your own unique take on autumn decor.
Glam Pumpkins
Pumpkins can be a mess to deal with this time of year. Forget carving, gutting, and scraping out your pumpkin and try glamorizing your pumpkins with these fun ideas. The best part is, the kids can still take part in these festive activities.
Painted Pumpkins
This form of pumpkin art can really work well, especially with younger participants that may not be able to handle sharp tools used to carve pumpkins. Take a look at these painted pumpkins for inspiration:
Rhinestone Pumpkins
Another great method of pumpkin design while adding a bit of flare is by making those pumpkins sparkle. This may also be the easiest method as far as clean up goes. See some great use of rhinestones and pumpkins of all sizes here:
Glitter Pumpkins
Similar to the rhinestone method, all you'll need is some glue or other liquid adhesive and the glitter of your choice. You can also display your festive greeting by using a glue pen used specifically for easy writing and glitter application like this one:http://www.eksuccessbrands.com/marthastewartcrafts/Products/Glue_Writing_Pen_Fine_Tip_40-00020.htm
Fall Lighting
Nothing makes your home feel cozy and warm quite like candlelight.
Birch Candles give a fall look that you can carry on into the holidays. It provides a sophisticated yet rustic feel that can be used in many home decors. Here's a peek:http://www.pinterest.com/pin/3940718393534637/
Door Décor
Make a lasting first impression with your beautiful door decorations.
From a fall wreath to pumpkins galore, work with the space you have and create a welcoming fall look. Get inspired by these chic fall greetings:http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=Fall%20Door%20D%C3%A9cor
Modern Flooring Options
Choosing the right flooring in your home can be the biggest stamp on the modern design you are reaching for, bringing the "wow" factor that establishes your style and tastes.
Flooring doesn't have to always start and end with hardwood. Some of the hottest trends in flooring come from new technologies and unique materials that might surprise you:
Simple Style
One of the hottest modern flooring options is concrete, which can be altered in a variety of ways to create a variety of different feels. Concrete can be stained, painted or stamped to create a look unique to your home and style. Among the benefits of concrete are that it is inexpensive, virtually maintenance free, and great for high-traffic areas like kitchens. Here are some examples via Pinterest.
For many, leather is the ultimate splurge when it comes to modern flooring options. Leather flooring? Yes, and the options, colors and styles are almost endless, allowing you to go for any distinct look and feel you would like. Although, it is an expensive option. Think about leather options in an office, den or study for a high-end look. Check out some examples.
Pop some Cork
Cork is eco-friendly as a renewable resource and will provide a warm, durable and soft feel underfoot. Cork can be an elegant and modern pick because it comes in a variety of colors and textures. Not only is it easy to install, but it can dazzle in any room – and it is especially trending in kitchens. See Pinterest for examples.
Reclaimed Look
Another chic look is to bring back something old and make it new. Reclaimed wood from barns, factories and fences is becoming very popular to bring in a natural element in an otherwise modern design. The worn-out look can be sleek because of the darker tones in aged wood, while imperfections and the distinct look of each slab bring an edge. Check here for some examples.
One of the newest products out there is antibacterial porcelain stoneware. You can achieve a sophisticated, high-end look that is also high-performance, inside or outside. They cause a dramatic reduction of the four main bacterial strains and are effective fighting mold, yeast and fungi. With a variety of colors, sizes (tiles or slabs) and finishes, the options are many.
Outdoor Ice Rinks in LA
It wasn't so long ago that the idea of an outdoor ice rink in Los Angeles would have seemed patently ridiculous, but the arrival of Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL changed that notion completely. Combine that with the need to get a little bit of that traditional winter vibe in the heart of California and you are left with a desire to strap on the skates and hit the ice. The good news for those that want to do a little leisurely skating in L.A. is that there are a number of outdoor options available.
While many of the outdoor rinks here will shut down after the holidays are over, Downtown on Ice in Pershing Square will continue to operate through late January of next year. This is another incredibly cool setting, and there are usually some fun events held at the rink, such as spirited rounds of broomball.
You can kill two birds with one stone by taking your skates to the Chill at The Queen Mary. The rink sits in front of the iconic ship and remains in operation through the early part of January. The tickets for this rink are a little pricier, but they also include admission to the ship. If you plan on skating more than once during the season, you also have the option of purchasing a season pass that gets you unlimited rink time.
If you want to mix a traditional L.A. style party with a seasonal skate, you really can't do any better than a visit to Ice at Santa Monica. The outdoor rink here is absolutely massive, coming in at over 8,000 square feet. It's the ideal place to plan a party, especially since you can also rent a private cabana where you can chill by the ice.
While not necessarily in L.A. proper, we would be remiss if we didn't mention the outdoor rink at Downtown Disney. You can celebrate the season, as well as the Disney movieFrozen by taking a spin around Olaf's Frozen Ice Rink. It's a kid-friendly setting that the whole family is sure to enjoy, and it includes a 30-foot tree that adds a splash of color to the ice.
California Science Center
If you are looking for a fun place where you can interact with the exhibits, you need to take some time to visit the California Science Center. It's a place the whole family will love. Before we get into what you can see and do there, let's take a look at the history of this amazing building.
Located in Exposition Park in Los Angeles, the science center was first established back in 1951 as the California Museum of Science and Industry. The name change took place back in 1998, but plans to make the center something a lot more special began 5 years before that. It was in 1993 that a three-part transformation and upgrade was put into motion, with the first phase including the addition of the massive IMAX Theater that is now one of the most popular spots in the center. Phase II was more about the infrastructure, with parking added and some aesthetically pleasing changes made to the gardens and exterior of the building. The third and final phase – World's Beyond – is still in the planning process.
Each of the exhibits are broken down into individual galleries, all of which present the information in an educational way, but also in a style that is fun and totally interactive. Best of all, the permanent exhibits in the California Science Center are always free to visit, although you will have to pay for parking, as well as for tickets to special exhibits and the IMAX Theater. One of the biggest exhibits, in more ways than one, is the Space Shuttle Endeavor, which is currently on display to the public. This is one that you will need to call ahead and make a reservation for, as it is incredibly popular and always very busy.
There are a number of special exhibits that travel into the science center for small periods of time. The majority of these are put together by other museums across the country. These change out regularly, which means there is always something new and exciting to see every time you visit. In fact, if you live in L.A. or the surrounding area, you might consider becoming a member so you can see all of the traveling exhibits for one low price.
There really is something fun for everyone in the family at the California Science Center. The center is open from 10am to 5pm every day, excluding holidays, which means you have plenty of time to go and take in the sights. You can visit their website or call them at (323) 724-3623 for more information. Why settle for a stuffy old museum where all the exhibits are stored behind glass cases when you can take a trip to the California Science Center and have a real hands-on experience?
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Speaker presentation slides are also available on the OMA SlideShare account: http://www.slideshare.net/OpenMobileAlliance
Videos for each speaker are now posted under the "Videos" tab above, so you can replay the Workshop in sections!
Look out for an email in the next week where you can download the presentation slides as well as watch the video recording of each speaker today!
Thank you for joining us today! We appreciate you tuning in!
Narang has clarified the DLMS question:
"This is for Smart meters, DLMS has a very structured approach to identify"
Question from Senthil:
"How do we make everyone follow standards? We have seen Apple, Google did not follow OMA DM and came up with propreitary solutions."
Question: Have you reviewed the Object modeling in DLMS ? ? ?
All of today's speakers will be answering questions shortly…
Michael Koster from ARM is now on the top "IPSO Alliance Objects". Up next, Svante Alnas from Sony Mobile will be our final speaker.
Want to know more about each of speakers from today's Workshop? Bio's here:
Question from JAYACHANDRAN RAMAKRISHNAN:
"is there any C sample LWM2M/COAP application available to understand the flow of communication between server and client ?"
Question from Christian Antonia:
"Do you provide firmware update package for those OMA labkit components?"
OMA GitHub link:
As a reminder, the Workshop is being recorded and the slides will be available for download. We will email out to all participants when this becomes available.
Question from Wang Xin:
"What is the bluetooth software stack used in this demo? I assume different bluetooth chip makers will provide different BT software. Can HOP smoothly integerate with different bluetooth software stacks?"
Question from Teresa Zotti:
"Is the IPv6 solution implemented related to the IETF draft-6lo-btle or is something else? (any further detail/reference on this would be interesting)"
Question: "I missed the first 40 minutes of the work shop. Could some one tell me about the dev tool Matthias Kovatsch used. Is it avilable as a firefox plugin or do one have to compile it as a plug in."
Answer: Yes! This information will be available in Matthias' slides. Link is here: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/oma-lwm2m-devkit/
A few more questions that came in before the break…
From Vodafone: "are they commercial product that using wakama stack?"
From Olivier Guyot: "what are the drawbacks of COAP vs TCP ?"
Here we go again! Antonio Jara and his team will present the OMA LwM2M Lab Kit and try a LwM2M Demo!
Break is until 11:15 – then we are back with much more to share!
We are taking a quick break. We're out of time for any more questions at this time. We will save some questions for the end and input your questions and send out the link to our community tool this afternoon where our speakers and others can participate in answering!
Question from Wang Xin:
"a C implementation of lwm2m client is important since many client device is resource restraint. any plan to integrate the coap 18 in the wakama?"
Thanks for sharing Carlos:
"Not spamming, just for everyone's info: At Telefonica I D we're providing an opensource #LwM2M client/server node.js library based on http://github.com/mcollina/node-coap. It's here: https://github.com/telefonicaid/iotagent-lwm2m-lib"
Question from Teresa Zotti:
"Does Californium implement CoRE Resource Directory?"
Question from Teresa Zotti:
"Via which mechanism is it possible in LWM2M to discover the Objects supported in a device? If I retrieve the unique object ID of one Object (that might be a kind of "proprietary" extension), how do I know its properties?"
There is no Twitter hashtag for this event, we will note this interest to make one for next time! We are tweeting under #LwM2M if you want to join in there!
Question from Saritha:
"Do you have the implementation of the standard OMA objects like location update, Firmware Update"
Question from Pedram:
"if you have Contiki Network, what kind of NMS is recommended?"
Question from Pedram:
"Is there any chance to implement lwm2m on 6lowpan?"
Question from Sathiskumar Palaniappan:
"Do you have the implementation of the standard OMA objects like Device, Firmware Update and etc. for different devices, like Arduino, Raspberry pi and etc.."
Question from suleyman YALCINKAYA from vodafone TURKEY:
"social applications -like twitter, facebook- will communicate with M2M clients what is the future of social machines? on M2M and M2H CoAP will support this type communications?"
Question from Thierry Sorgnard:
"the advantage of restful/ http like model is to allow intermediation components (like proxy, for caching based on verbs…, filtering, ….enhancing content). Is it possible with CoAP?"
Question from Suleyman YALCINKAYA from vodafone TURKEY"
"m2m protocol standardization and in the IoT Space in near future there will be common protocol for m2m client-server interface?"
We will have a few minutes to answer questions before the coffee break at 11:00, here are some we have received so far…
Question from Carlos Ralli Ucendo:
"Does copper support coals (Coap over DTLS) ?"
Answer direct from Matthias Kovatsch: "No, but we are talking to Mozilla about making their DTLS implementation scriptable, maybe during this year."
Pardon us on that last message, it's meant to read:
"OMA does NOT yet have a determined release date for the server…"
OMA does yet have a determined release date for the server. We will first see how the industry is taking the Client and plan to develop the release around the end of Q1 this year.
Question from Stefan Gonnet:
When will the server emulation be released?
Here is the OMA GitHub link that Matthias is referring to:
Here is the link to the technical summary Joaquin Prado from OMA was speaking to:
We are receiving your questions – they will be released as we have time to answer questions throughout the Workshop!
You can follow along with us and tweet to us @OpenMobileA !
We will save your questions from Friedhelm's presentation for the Q&A at the end at 13:15, this speaker is out of time!
Due to live streaming restrictions within Germany and under German law, we are sorry to say some participants may not be able to access the live stream. The recorded version and slides presented will be available for download later.
Hi all! We are working on looking to increase the volume of the speakers now! Thanks for letting us know.
Presentations are available for download at omaevents.org and openmobilealliance.org Video playback will be available shortly after the conclusion of the event at omaevents.org
We have now gone on a break, we will resume with the panel session at 15:50 PST.
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Michele Burgers mentioned reference implementations. How important do the other panellists think that reference implementations of specifications are to adoption of a standard in their products?
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We have asked the question, "What value can standardization bring to the OTT app developer?" But I would like to know what value standardization brings to companies like Twilio or IMSworkX? Does it help or hurt their business?
Which is the business case with respect to the operators? Who pays who?
We have now gone to a break. The next session from Brian Mullen- Twilio on 'Evolution of de facto API's and their uptake', will begin at 10:50 PST.
We think of OTT as an application that runs on top of the operator network in some real-time fashion. Does the cloud architecture potentially change the way OTT applications will work in the future?
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In a world where the retail price of a mobile application is between free and one euro, is there a way for the operator to monetize the investment they would have to open the Network APIs to the OTTs?
What is preventing the mobile ecosystem from adopting an OTT business model like the cable operators or FedEx have?
Camillo proposes re-coupling the application layer and the network. Who has to take the next step for that to happen. Does the operator have to create the supply first or does the OTT have to create the demand first?
A question for Camillo -who categorises the apps?
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|OMA LWM2M DevKit Client Simulator and CoAP ImplementationsMatthias Kovatsch, ETH Zurich
|OMA LWM2M Projects in Eclipse FoundationJulien Vermillard, Sierra Wireless
|LabKit – OMA LWM2M Working DemoAntonio Jara, University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland
|OMA GitHub and Developers CommunityJoaquin Prado, Open Mobile Alliance
|OMNA Objects and Resources RegistryJoaquin Prado, Open Mobile Alliance
|IPSO Alliance ObjectsMichael Koster, ARM
|Tools to Create Objects and Resources (eMOT/eLWM2M)Svante Alnås, Sony Mobile
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Steamed fish head... my favourite
Clams... this dish shows how much care is taken in food preparation. It had NO sand at all.
Braised pork belly... very very popular with the diners. Little Boy loved it.
Little Boy hates his greens but he said this was good.
The Daughter loved this.
This place sells readymade food. You point at the already cooked trays of food. They ladle. You pay. If you're eating alone, please carry your own plate to the table. The ceiling leaks water in one small corner of the coffeeshop. A flight of 6 mynahs hang around waiting for customers to leave before swarming the leftovers. The lady who cleans the tables is so slovenly herself that she tends to miss out spots of gravy as large as my thumb.
The dilapidated surroundings stand in sharp contrast to the 4 Mercedes Benz parked in the adjoining carpark. Their towkay owners are busy tucking in, shooing away mynahs with one hand. When I drove my own beat-up car out of my parking lot, a Jaguar was waiting to take my place.
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One whole Red Snapper fish head steamed to perfection comes at $10. Waaaah... in Singapore still can find prices like these leh.... Petunia is very proud of herself for having found this place!!
In earlier trips, I thought it a pity to be eating steamed fish head cold. The Point-Ladle-Pay system doesn't allow you to demand steaming hot food. Every dish is ready. You eat what is there. These folks don't smile. If you're slow in ordering, they'll yell at you. If you speak too softly, they'll also yell at you.
Oh heck... yell at me all you like, but please let me eat your cooking!
I do like my fish steaming hot, though. Since I didn't dare to complain to these unsmiling people about their cold steamed fish, I decided that I would have to adapt to THEIR schedule. If you arrive at exactly 11.10am, the trays of fish heads come out from the inner kitchen, steam rising gently from the trays. The fish swim gently in sweet soup topped generously with tomato, celery, salted mustard greens, onions and leeks. I think I would pay just to drink the soup the fish head is swimming in.
I did manage to get a smile out of them this morning though. I was so excited about my hot steamed fish that my joy must have rubbed off on them. When I had to leave my table for a bit, helpful strangers flapped the mynahs away from my food. I got myself a friendly scolding and some gentle ribbing about my carelessness... and a BIG smile plus a 10c discount from the genius woman (this little old lady), in charge of steaming the fish.
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Ganpati Bappa Morya
As the universe is endless same goes with the festivals in the Hindu calendar. The numerous Hindu festivals, major or minor never cease to end throughout the year. Just as Janmashtami wraps up, Lord Ganesh makes a grandiose entrance a few days later, followed by Navratri, Dusshera and Diwali and the list continues. Therefore, roughly the whole year is festive for Hindus.
Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or 'Vinayaka Chavithi is another important Hindu festival synonymous to Hindus as it marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the younger son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed God is considered to be the symbol of wisdom, good fortune and prosperity.
Ganesha, as per Hindu mythology is the Lord of arts and sciences and is considered as Vighnaharta, one who removes obstacles & nuisance and Buddhi Pradaayak, one who grants intelligence and wisdom. He is honored at the start of ceremonies as he's considered the God of beginnings and it is believed that those ceremonies or rituals are not fruitful if Ganesha is not worshiped. Known by 108 different names in total, he is popularly and dearly referred to as Ganapati ji, Ganesh ji, Vinayaka, or Bappa.
The Mythic Tale
As the era of Gods persisted a long way back on earth, the flow of time gave way to many different stories about the origin and life of Gods. In case of Lord Ganesha too there are a few different versions about his birth.
Legend has it that Goddess Parvati created Ganesha out of dirt off her body and set him to guard her door while she was having a bath. Ganesha wasn't aware of Lord Shiva when he stopped him from entering while guarding the gate, and challenged him for a duel. An angry Lord Shiva severed the head of Ganesha with his Trishul or trident, during the combat. Parvati got infuriated demanding that Ganesha should be brought back to life and Lord Shiva promised the same. The Devas who went in search of a head could only manage the head of an elephant which Lord Shiva fixed on the headless body of Ganesha and brought him back to life.
Some believe the above narrative to be true but with a different beginning that is Ganesha was created by out of sandalwood paste and Parvati breathed life into it.
Another tale says that on request of the Devas or the other Gods Shiva and Parvati created Ganesha, to be a Vighnahartaa, the obstacle- averter to help the Devas, and a Vighnakartaa, the obstacle-creator for the Rakshasas, the demonic beings.
The ten-day Fiesta
Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Shukla Chaturthi, Bhadrapada as per the Hindu calendar that runs through August & September, and the celebrations follow for the next ten days and ending on 'Ananta Chaturdashi', the fourteenth day of the waxing moon period. Indians celebrate it with great devotion and enthusiasm.
The sculptors begin their chores many months before Ganesh Chaturthi sculpting life-sized clay models of Lord Ganesha. The size of the idol varies in sizes from 3/4th of an inch to over 25 feet and in various color schemes.
On the day of the festival, the idol of the Lord is placed at homes or in elaborately decorated outdoor tents or Pandals, for people to pray and have blessings of the Deity. The devotees decorate the idol with different and beautiful accessories, garlands and lights, and flowers.
There are four main rituals during the festival:
Pranapratishtha – the practice of infusing life into the murti or idol by chanting mantras and anointing it with Rakta Chandan or red unguent and sandal paste..
Shhodashopachara – 16 forms of paying tribute to Ganesha which follows for the days to come.
Uttarpuja – the prayer or Puja after which the idol could be shifted after its infusion.
Ganpati Visarjan – immersion of the Idol in a water body.
As every festival brings with it loads of delicacies into the picture, this festival too is known for its dishes, especially Modak, Lord Ganesha's favorite consonant. Devotees at homes and Pandals offer Modak, a sweet dish prepared using rice or flour stuffed with grated jaggery, coconuts and dry fruits. Laddu, paayasam are other delicacies made on this occasion and are offered along with the modak.
The offering platter should contain twenty-one pieces of Modak, 'durva' or arukampul (trefoil) blades and flowers, which is then distributed among the devotees as Prasad. Throughout the ceremony, Vedic hymns from the Rig Veda and Ganapati Atharva Shirsha Upanishad, and Ganesha stotra from the Narada Purana are chanted to please the deity. During the festive days hordes of people direct towards these Pandals and at homes neighbors and relatives mark their presence for the blessings of the Lord and pray to end their sorrows.
Festivities conclude
The celebrations approach to an end after 1 and a half, 3, 5, or 11 days, as per the traditions followed in different states and by different families. On the last day, the idol is taken through the streets in a procession accompanied with singing and dancing and loud chants of "Ganapathi Bappa Morya, Purchya Varshi Laukariya", to a water body like a river or sea for immersion which signifies a 'ritual see-off' to the Lord in his journey towards his abode in Kailash while taking away with him the misfortunes of the devotees.
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My problem is that I don't drink.
Short of admitting you're a freelance ISIS recruitment agent, few things bring conversations to a quicker halt than three words: "I don't drink". I know, because I utter them with uncomfortable regularity.
Forget "I Love You". Nothing is guaranteed to induce awkward silence quite as much as the revelation that you are a smart and social 30-something, who just doesn't do scotch... or wine... or beer...
Especially when you can't justify your choice on religious grounds, health issues or the fact that you're knocked up and society considers it somewhat reckless to be with child and downing vodka shots.
The crickets are particularly pronounced given that I was raised in a country renowned for (nay, that prides itself on) drinking. From boozy backyard BBQ's to our former PM sculling a schooner in under six seconds, there is an unwritten understanding embedded in Aussie culture that the best way to have fun is with a little tipple. But I'm just not sold on the idea that you need to imbibe to enjoy yourself.
Isn't it about time we changed the conversation so that drinking is an individuals choice and not a cultural expectation?
I may not drink, but my life is far from dull. I've travelled to over 40 countries, written a cookbook, flukishly popped up as an extra in a Matt Damon movie and even came close to being arrested in the midst of some reckless football festivities. I've done it all without regularly relying on grog.
Sure, I've sipped Champagne under the Eiffel Tower and toasted with my late grandfather's Arak, but it was done with the same experimental enthusiasm as, say, eating guinea pig in Peru or watching Alex Rodriguez hit a home run at Yankee Stadium -- bucket-list curiosity not day-to-day regularity.
More typically, I'm not one for boozy lunches, a vino with dinner or Friday night tequila sunrises. I can easily go to a sporting event without being annoyed that the beer being served is light and not full strength and I am equally content with a slice of cake as I am a sugary cocktail.
And while I am completely comfortable with my choice (and it is a choice, not a definition of who I am), it does make certain situations hard to explain.
I Quit Drinking Nine Years Ago And I Know You Think I'm Weird
Now, before you try to convince me that I have a drinking problem, let me beat you to the (non-spiked) punch and allay some of the well-meaning concerns that are often directed to me:
"Don't freak out, but I genuinely don't like the taste of alcohol."
"If I wanted to drink, I would, so please don't insist I have a sip, 'just to try'. Would you like it if I kept recommending you eat your greens during dinner? Didn't think so."
"I can handle a night on the Diet Coke, honestly."
"Buying rounds when you're filling up on San Pellegrino mineral water kind of sucks."
"Tiramisu would actually taste so much better as a plain chocolate variety."
"Getting buzzed has done absolutely nothing to improve my hopeless attempts at painful flirting."
"Fancy dinner and wine pairings are wasted on me. On the plus side I'm a ridiculously cheap date."
"I know the sommelier thinks I'm juvenile. I can handle this."
"Based on my ability to perform a choreographed routine to Desposito, I hope you can see that, yes, I'm having fun."
"I pass absolutely no judgment of your drinking choices -- I promise!"
But this brings me to my actual point. It's Dry July at the moment. People are 'sacrificing' their drinking to raise money for cancer patients. Isn't it about time we changed the conversation so that drinking is an individuals choice and not a cultural expectation?
Hello Sunday Morning -- a movement focused on creating a more conscious drinking culture -- has over 100,000 people accessing their support to change their relationship with alcohol and hear from like-minded people.
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