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On the last Thursday of every month, we invite craft breweries to the Tate Modern Bar to showcase a selection of beers with a range of tastings, talks and activities.
For the first time in Tate Modern's Tap Takeover history, April's event will branch out from British-only breweries. Coinciding with Anzac Day, a mix of three New Zealand and three Australian breweries will be bringing one of their signature beers to serve at the Terrace Bar taps. The event will be a lively celebration, with the best of Antipodean independent craft beer, food and music fuelling the night.
Experience the beers to a soundtrack of down under classics provided by New Zealand born DJ Lotion. Having spent his time in the UK, New Zealand and Australia, DJ Lotion will give a true representation of the music scene from the southern hemisphere.
Expect a delicious food offering inspired by both countries. The Australian food offering will transport guests to Bondi beach with a take on the 'classic shrimp on the barbie' of king prawn skewers and traditional staples such as well-loved lamingtons; cakes dipped in chocolate and liberally sprinkled with fine desiccated coconut. To represent the Kiwis, there will be lamb chop lollies. Guests will also be encouraged to try some of the free Anzac biscuits. These iconic biscuits were originally made to send to the Anzac's serving in Gallipoli.
Anzac Day is the solemn day of remembrance of those Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who have fought and died for their country, and is marked annually on the anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign of the First World War.
Brewery Line Up
- 8 Wired
- Funk Estate
- Yeastie Boys
- Stone & Wood
- Young Henry
Join the conversation @tateeats #tatetaptakeover
All ages are welcome to attend the event. Please note there is a challenge 25 policy at our bars.


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Many League of Legends players will be familiar with the 'Pentakill' skins, which represent several champions as part of a metal band. Riot Games, developers of League of Legends have gone one step farther and actually released a set of songs from this band, and they're actually quite good! That is, if you're in to rock/metal, of course!
Check them out below and see what you think for yourself and let us know if you've like to see more of the same in the future?
Deathfire Grasp
Keep an eye on the official Pentakill Music website for the latest releases! Next up will be Smite and Ignite.

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Coconut Macaroni Pie
Author: Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)
Recipe type: Pasta
Cuisine: Caribbean
- 200 g macaroni (pasta)
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, divided
- ⅓ cup onion, small diced
- 1½ cups coconut milk
- 1 tbsp pimento pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1½ tbsp flour
- 1 tsp. parsley
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp mustard
- ¼ tsp Angostura bitters
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Boil the macaroni. Strain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a deep pot.
- Saute the onion and pimento until the onions are translucent and the pimento is cooked.
- Remove the pot from the flame and mix in the flour.
- Pour in the coconut milk. Return the pot to heat and stir constantly.
- Cook until thick. Set aside.
- Add the ketchup and mustard to the macaroni then the rest of the ingredients.
- Add the coconut milk sauce and 2 cups of cheese. Mix well. Pour the mixture into a well greased baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cup of cheese.
- Preheat oven at 400 degrees F then bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 mins
- or until golden and the macaroni has absorbed the oil (from the cheese).
- Serve cool.
Click here for step by step recipe with pictures.
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Don't go in 'asking for a naked cake' or your baker might think you are asking for something suggestive! I learned my lesson when I went into one of my favourite bakeries and decided to strike a conversation with the bake shop owner! At first I told him I'm interested in naked cakes and enquired if they make them for weddings. Well the bake shop owner proceeded to tell me that naked cakes are 'offensive', and it's a family oriented business. I thought he meant they were plain, and not very elegant and that's why they were offensive- but later I realized he thought I was adamant on ordering a penis cake. Funny moments when you have a conversation with someone and you both are thinking of two very different things! Thanks a lot Cake Boss for teaching me this term 'Naked Cakes', and actually using it thinking it's what everyone knows them for!
Currently there's three styles of Wedding cakes I'm considering, although the naked cake is not 'traditional' and not as over the top as some other cakes. I do know that I'm not a big fan of fondant..as it's too sweet!
What are your thoughts? There's still a few more cake ideas I'm considering…and nothings final plus my baker told me that new styles come out for cakes often- just like fashion collections! Who knows what I'll go with in the end, but stay tuned for the rest of the cake posts I'm obsessing over right now.
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Deliciously crispy and lightly spiced with cumin these parsnip crisps are an extremely tasty savoury snack that kids and adults alike will enjoy. Can also be used as a topping for soups or with salads.
Making vegetable crisps
The first time I attempted to make my own vegetable crisps (which was years ago) they were a disaster. I used far too much oil and I don't know what else I did wrong but they were oily, soggy, sloppy strips of vegetable. Not good at all.
Thankfully I've learnt a lot about cooking in the meantime and after several experiments I've learnt how to make perfectly crispy, well, crisps.
The lessons I learned making kale crisps helped. Which incidentally I still can't quite believe that my kids love so much! Keep reading to find out how to make perfect parsnip crisps.
What to do with your parsnip crisps
Well, I tend to find myself peeling them, still warm, from the baking tray and scoffing the lot. The kids are lucky to get any.
But if I can restrain myself then these parsnip crisps are really lovely eaten as they are, perhaps as part of a snack platter with dips, crackers and veggies. They'd be lovely as a healthier crisp alternative at a children's birthday party.
I also think they are delicious on top of a soup or salad. Can you think of any more ways to eat them? Let me know in the comments below.
More vegetarian parsnip recipes
- Maple balsamic roasted carrots and parsnips
- Leek, pear and parsnip cakes
- Parsnip, chestnut and sage nut roast
- Celeriac and parsnip bread
- Oat, apple and parsnip muffins
- Curried parsnip soup (on my vegan food blog Cook Veggielicious)
- Mashed parsnips (on my vegan food blog Cook Veggielicious)
- Parsnip, chickpea and cauliflower korma (on my vegan food blog Cook Veggielicious)
Pin cumin-spiced parsnip crisps for later
How to make cumin-spiced parsnip crisps
Before I give you the recipe let me give you a few tips to help you get lovely crispy, well, crisps.
First of all pat some of the water from your parsnip peelings using kitchen towel. The drier they are the crispier the results will be.
Secondly, really get in there with your hands when you're rubbing the oil in.
Thirdly cook them slowly on a low heat. Raise the oven temperature and you'll risk burning them before they're ready.
And my final tip? Leave them to cool completely on the baking tray before serving.
Parsnip crisps
- 3 medium parsnips peeled and ends chopped off
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- pinch sea salt optional
- Pre-heat the oven to 120°C fan/140°C/gas mark 1. Lightly grease three baking trays.
- Using a peeler peel the parsnip into thin strips and place in a mixing bowl. You might need to discard the woody centre of the parsnip depending on how old your parsnip is. Pat dry with kitchen towel.
- Add 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin and a little sea salt (if using) to the mixing bowl and mix well with your hands rubbing the oil into the parsnip.
- Spread out thinly on the greased baking trays. Bake for 15 minutes, turn over with a spatula, then return to the oven for a further 15 minutes. If they don't look crispy (remember ovens vary!) return them for a further 10 minutes. The edges should be turning golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely on the tray.
- You can store these for a few days in an airtight container but I have found that they lose their crispness so they're best eaten straight away.


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Bringing extraordinary value to the services I provide...
I have owned and operated businesses in BC tourism and in our local Feature Film and Television production industry. Throughout my Real Estate career, I have considered customer service to be a most integral and intricate element. I consider my business to be 100 % customer service!
In June 2007 I was certified by The Canadian Real Estate Association for my integrity and honesty in accordance with the REALTOR® code. My history in client service has achieved me a "Excellence in Service" award. "Sales Achievement Award" for four years consecutively and a "Master Sales Award" 100% Club Sales awards and was nominated by my peers for the Professional Excellence Award through the REBGV in 2017.
I achieved my Managing Brokers Licence in 2015 and have not looked back. I was Assistant Managing Broker for the Number one RE/MAX Office in Vancouver and had the great opportunity to support the agents as the Director of Agent Development and Education. I have advanced my knowledge and training and have achieved my Certification in Coaching. I currently am a C.A.C.C Registered with the International Coaches Federation.I am a Certified Mentor with The Nature of Real Estate and have been certified as a Richard Robbin Master Formula Trainer. I have been working very hard over the past 5 months and will be certified in CTI Leadership in June 2019 and currently I am loving the opportunity to be the Director of Agent Development for RE/MAX Ocean Pacific and RE/MAX Check Realty.
My philosophy is simple, I offer the highest of client care, and clear and current market information and honest real estate advice.
My goal is to make you so outrageously happy with the real estate services I provide, you will be happy and confident to refer me to your family, friends or colleagues.
Lesley, West Vancouver
Dearest Leesa,
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"We were first time home buyers and completely new to the process, not to mention we had not yet obtained the financing we expected. Leesa was patient and undertanding with us. She seemed genuinely concerned about educating us on matters that would affect us and was quite knowledgable about a broad array of issues. We took up a lot of her time with no results for months. Leesa was always supportive and looking out for our best interests. Although she was extremely professional at all times, we also had a blast with her. She is personable and fun, humorous and charming."
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Villawood Properties extends its Aspire community
ASPIRE, Fraser Rise is the much-awaited extension of Villawood Properties' Aspire estate, which sold out in 2015.
About 30km northwest of Melbourne's CBD and along the west side of Aspire, this new Fraser Rise community will eventually offer more than 800 blocks of land and be home to more than 2000 residents.
Unlike most newly launched estates, this one offers the benefit of moving into an established neighbourhood with a strong sense of community and surrounding infrastructure.
You won't be waiting for things like roads, schools and shops to be built — they're already there.
"Creating places for people to live and grow, surrounded by neighbours, friends and family, is at the heart of what we do and nowhere demonstrates this better than at Aspire," Villawood Properties executive director Rory Costelloe said.


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One year ago, we spec'd on new books hitting the shelves on May 2nd, 2018. Now it's time to see how those specs and picks are doing now.
Also it's not much of a Flashback Friday since I'm just now finishing this up. So sorry about that.
Happy FCBD as well, so May the 4th be with you while standing in the crowded lines for your free books. TFAW has free shipping today as well on orders $25 or more if you don't find what you're looking for at your local shops.
This gives us a look at what we hit, what we missed and what the status of last years new releases. Last year this week seemed big but not a whole lot going on a year later.
DC Books
DC Nation #0 Clay Mann Variant. Jokerized Catwoman and Batman getting married made this the one that was sought after.
This was a 1:250 ratio for the 25 cents book so not terribly hard to find but not as easy either as these were gobbled up by most quickly. Most retailers would try to sell this at the $50 or so mark.
What's this doing a year later? A recent sold for $15. A few others in the $26 to $30 range and a CBCS Signed by Mann at grade 9.8 sold for a whopping $26.
I know several local shops that are still trying to dump their regular covers for this book.
The Jimenez Variant is still available at Midtown. It was the 1:500 ratio variant. You can find these for a bargain on the secondary compared to their original retail price. Most recent sold listings have made this one a $20 to $30 on average book. Midtown will never sell this for it's listed $76 if they're going for half that price.
Marvel Books
Venomized #5 Sandoval Variant was the big book out of Marvel.
This was the 1:25 ratio variant.
Not a lot of sold listings within the past 90 days but it's still a solid $50 book or higher raw. Seems a majority of the listings are graded slabs with asking prices of $100 or more. A signed 9.8 by McFarlane went for a nice $250.
Indie and Small Publisher Books
Coda #1 from BOOM! Studios sold out pretty quickly and not much going on a year later with sales ranging anywhere from 99 cents to $10 on a good day.
The ratio Jeff Stokely Virgin Variant incentive wasn't a bad flip if you got it for cover price. Reaching around the $20 to $25 range initially.
A recent sold of the Stokely went for $35 but with free shipping. So if you can find'em for cheap, there's still money to be made.
Alient Toilet Monsters #1 was another book I think most of us picked to check out. Small press book, just sounded hilarious. It sold out quickly initially at most online retailers but is once again available at some shops, Midtown has them listed as available.
Not much love on the secondary market, most are below cover price.
Death or Glory #1 was a great read. Don't let the slumping secondary market sales fool you on this one. Remender now has Deadly Class as a hit show so I'm sure he's shopping his other titles around.
For me, this is a sleeper book and if and when it ever gets a media deal or option, it's going to explode. But that's my speculation on this book. If I find these out in the wild, I've been secretly buying copies to stash away for the long term gamble. I sure hope it pays off though, I really hate dumping loser books to Half Price for a fraction of what I paid for.
The drek pick from last year was The Walking Dead #179 which is the Bill Sienkiewicz cover depicting Carl with the hole in his face. Carl looks like a tween girl on this cover as well.
What's it doing a year later? Well, you can still buy them at Midtown and other online shops from the looks of things. The most recent single sold listing went for a whopping 99 cents.
Don't get me wrong, I dig most of Sienkiewicz artwork but these Walking Dead covers were just awful if you ask me.
That's your one year later report and review. Happy FCBD and May the 4th be with you!
If you can't make it out to the shops today, remember, TFAW has free shipping today on orders $25 or more!


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Hola mi Gente,
I had an awful, almost crippling headache today. I almost never get headaches. I don't know how I held it together.
Everything is Everything
The fear of letting go prevents you from letting go of the fear of letting go.
This is the doctrine at the heart Buddhism. You see, my dear reader, it goes this way: you are a unstable collection of coincidences held together by a desperate and irrational clinging. There is no center — no center at all. Everything depends on everything else, your body depends on the ecology, your thoughts depend on whatever conditioned debris floats in from the media, your emotions are mostly from the reptilian end of your DNA.
Your intellect, dear reader, is a chemical computer that can't add up a zillionth as fast as a pocket calculator. Even your best side is a superficial piece of social conditioning that will fall apart as soon as your significant other leaves with the money in the bank account, the economy fails and you get the sack, or you get conscripted into some village idiot's war, or they give you the news about your brain tumor. To name this combination of self-pity, vanity, and despair self is not only the height of conceit, it is also proof that we're a deluded species.
We are in a trance from birth to death. Burst the balloon and what are you left with? Emptiness.
It's not only us — this radical principle applies to the whole sentient world. Dependent origination is not exactly everyone's cup of tea, I admit. But it does have a compelling point: stop for a moment, still yourself, listen — in other words, meditate just a little — and you will find yourself on a planet you no longer recognize. Those needs and fears you thought were the very foundation of your existence turn out to be no more than bugs in your software.
My name is Eddie and I'm in recovery from civilization…


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Jackin With the Drums is a trio we've been following for a few months now, and it's safe to say that they mean business (and by business, we mean techno). The young group knows how to make those beats hit hard, and while they've been developing their sound into something slightly different than when we first heard them, we're still super psyched about this new remix they've done for KMRT & Static Starlight.
Feeling more festival ready than after-party club at 4am, the trio make "I Don't Need Friends" into something downright dirty. They've gotten support from the likes of TWR72, Chris Colburn, Raving George, Vision Machine, and Thing.
Check out the track below, and snag the remix, as well as the original, via Beatport.
- Jackin with the Drums on Facebook
- Jackin with the Drums on Twitter
- Jackin with the Drums on Soundcloud


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Attorneys filed suit Thursday in state court against state and county officials who refused to accept signatures for the referendum of the "School Bathroom Bill." Secretary of State, Debra Bowen, and the Registrar of Voters for Tulare and Mono Counties, Rita Woodward and Lynda Roberts, are named in the suit.
The California Constitution gives voters a full 90 days to hand in their signatures from when legislation is passed—even if those days fall on a weekend or a holiday. In this case, the final date for submitting the signatures was on Sunday, November 10, 2013. For two counties — Tulare and Mono — the Secretary of State claims that the signatures were submitted too late.
Evidence filed with the Court, however, shows that the packages containing the signatures were presented at these county offices on the 88th and 89th day — a Friday afternoon and a Saturday. In Tulare County, the county mailroom clerk simply refused to sign and accept the package from the FedEx driver. In Mono County, the signatures were delivered but county personnel did not process the signatures until after the deadline.
In papers filed with the Court, PJI attorney Kevin Snider submitted a sworn declaration stating that he made arrangements for 18 different counties up and down the state to open on Sunday — the 90th day — in order to receive the boxes of signatures.
"Officials from these 18 counties understood their obligations under the California Constitution," said PJI president, Brad Dacus. "It is ironic that California's chief elections official does not give a second thought to disenfranchising the voters from Tulare and Mono counties," Dacus continued. PJI and the Privacy for All Students coalition is committed to make certain that every signature is counted.
The law firm of Sweeney-Greene of Elk Grove is serving as lead counsel on this case.
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The magic of Disney's The Little Mermaid comes to Frankston's Art Centre.
PLOS Musical Productions have once again, starting the New Year with an amazing musical production of Disney's The Little Mermaid. This performance doesn't hold back, having all of the elements expected plus lots more. It's a great production for children, as well as adults of all ages; you will be transported through the many special effects to the underwater world of Ariel, along with the above water aspects of the story.
The opening twilight show was well attended, with heaps of applauses and cheers; the audience were spellbound from the opening curtain to the final bow. It's a real treat to experience, and should not be missed.
The quality of performance under the direction of Gina Goss is wonderful. While Goss has been involved with the company for some time, this is her first full production as director. Having produced such a high standard of show, I'm sure that this will not be her last.
The musical direction from Malcom Huddle is outstanding, in particular the quartet "If Only" sung by Jesse Thomas (Prince Eric), Hanna Kyberd (Ariel.), David Torr (King Triton) and Daragh Wills (Sebastian).
The choreography by Karissa Robertson is simply brilliant. The way that the entire cast kept moving provided the atmosphere that we were really underwater. The costume designs from Brett Wingfield are very impressive as well as colourful, especially in the larger dance numbers. Trent Whitmore's wig designs added to the authenticity of this production.
The cast maintained a very high level of energy and professionalism. Hats off to young Lenny Thomas (Flounder) who under direction was a show stealer when needed to be and blended in with the cast at the other times. The role of Flounder is shared with another very talented young performer, Thomas Waterworth. While Waterworth was not performing this day, I have seen his work in other productions, and been suitably impressed.
The casting of Ariel and Prince Eric in particular captured that Disney look and feel. Both of them transformed the animated characters to life. Kyberd, as Ariel maintained the posture and characteristics of Ariel at all times, along with a strong and eloquent voice, even when swimming three or four meters above the stage.
As with any great Disney production, there are villains, heroes, comedy and drama. Elise Stevens (Ursula) engaged with the audience from her entrance onward. It was very clear from the beginning that Stevens, was enjoying the role, a fact further highlighted by her fantastic performance of "Daddy's little angel".
The comedy aspect was perfectly delivered by Aidan Niarros (Chef Louis). Niarros' onstage presence was electric, and he brought to the role wonderful facial expressions and animated gestures. The fast-moving choreography and at times split-second timing with the ensemble of chefs is extremely well done.
Ariel's sisters – Tiffany Pickthall (Aquata), Sarah Govan (Andrina), Saskia Scott (Arista), Ally Bruce (Atina), Tayla Holmes (Adella) and Sienna Lscaro (Allana) – provided balance. There was a wonderful interaction between the Mersisters, as they competed between each other, while at the same time showing a slight indifference towards Ariel. Their performances are just as you would expect from Disney sisters, and that's not an easy things to portray.
There is so much more to this show. If you miss it, you just may kick yourself.
The Little Mermaid is running till 10th January.
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The Joy of $.50
I've spent thousands of dollars over the years on photography equipment, supplies and accessories as I'm sure most photographers here on Dreamstime have.
Yet, what joy I experience when I see that I've sold a photograph for a whole 50 cents!
I'm very new to stock photography, and I still have A LOT to learn. I'm trying to improve every chance I get, and I'm seeing better results from myself, which is very important and exciting for me.
All of the work seems worth it when I see a sale. And yes, it's just 50 cents, but how wonderful to have someone buy something you've created.
So for those who are waiting on that first sale: savor the moment because it is sweet. And for those who have hundreds of sales: take a moment to remember your first sale and how great it felt to see that little blue dollar sign read more than 0.
Happy shooting everyone.
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My first sale was 35 cents. I was so excited that I emailed my fiance at work absolutely ecstatic! Over 35 cents! Then a few days later, someone downloaded an extended license for $1.50! It is one of the best feelings in the world to know that the work we are doing is touching the lives of the world, one way or another. :)
You are right! For me it came a few good months later from uploading, mostly because I post what I shoot and not shoot to post. At least not in the beggining...
Hi Caroline,
You're right, that first sale is very special and as you go along with further sales it always feels very rewarding for the work put in.
Anyway, good luck and wish you all the best.
Happy shooting to you!
And I think there is even more joy when it is not just 50cts but a few dollars for a larger picture. But you are right the first time is always great.
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Hindustan Times : Feb 06, 2019, 10:21 AM
Hina didn't reveal any details about her film project. "I can't disclose much about the film, but yes, I have communicated my decision to the makers of the show. Having said that, I will be back on show whenever I am required. In the earlier season too, the track would change and Komolika would take a break and come back.Hina Khan and her character Komolika will take a break from TV show Kasautii Zindagii Kay from next month. Responding to rumours that she is quitting the show, the actor told Bombay Times, "I am not quitting Kasautii..., but I am going on a break for five-six months, as I have given my nod to a movie." The Bigg Boss alum is also expected to attend Cannes film festival.Komolika is the antagonist in the Ekta Kapoor show that revolves around the lives of Prerna (played by Erica Fernandez) and Anurag (essayed by Parth Samthaan). The film is a retread of the 2001 show by Balaji Telfilms that starred Shweta Tiwari and Cezanne Khan in lead roles; Komolika's role was played by Urvashi Dholakia.Kasautii Zindagii Kay is Hina's second fictional TV show after Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Hina left the TV show after playing the lead for eight years. Other than Bigg Boss 11, she also participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 8.


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Raspberry Brownie Dessert
Total TimePrep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling
Makes18 servings
- 1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1 package (3.3 ounces) instant white chocolate pudding mix
- 1 can (21 ounces) raspberry pie filling
- Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions, using a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 cup cream and pudding mix; stir for 2 minutes or until very thick. In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until stiff peaks form; fold into pudding. Carefully spread over brownies; top with pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting.
Nutrition Facts1 piece: 333 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Mar 13, 2018
One of my favourite desserts. So quick and easy to make and also very versatile! You can use your favourite brownie mix if you wish, change the fruit filling to suit your fancy or your pantry, and Cool Whip or Nutriwhip works for for the yummy middle part. I make my own fruit filling: Add 1 and a half cups frozen or fresh berries to to half cup water and bring to a boil. Stir together half cup sugar and 1 and a quarter tbsp. cornstarch, and add to boiling berries. Cook til thick and add 2tsp of lemon juice. Add more cornstarch or water to thicken or thin your filling. Cool before spreading onto the white chocolate layer. Hint: make the filling the night before
Feb 3, 2018
Very tasty and easy to make! The brownie batter is Stiff so watch the cooking time to not over bake. The whipping cream pudding mixture is unbelievable!! I could not find a big can of the raspberry filling so I just used 1 small can on my 9x6 pan. I just wonder if you could use a premium raspberry jelly? If using a springform or bottom lifting pan you can pop it out & cut out hearts using a heart cookie cutter. So cute!
Aug 8, 2017
An easy to prepare, pretty and tasty dessert! I make this every Valentine's Day for my husband. It works with your favorite brownie recipe as well as the mix.
Sep 20, 2011
This dessert is delicious! I have made it numerous times and always get asked for the recipe. So easy:)
Aug 11, 2011
A bit messy to eat, but easy and delicious!
Sep 27, 2010
This was so easy to make and very delicious! The ingredients were cheap and I was able to put everything together in 45 minutes! I will definitely make this again.
Jul 29, 2010
I use a home made brownie recipe which makes a very dense, fudge base. The box mixes I used were to dry and cake like. Otherwise this recipe is fantastic
Jan 10, 2010
I could not find white chocolate pudding so used cheesecake flavor instead. I think I will try cherry topping next time. Everyone liked it at the potluck, but I was not too crazy about the raspberry topping.
Dec 22, 2009
Everyone LOVES this when I make it. It seems so special, but it's so simple!
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Last Thursday, a blog was posted highlighting a proposal in the upcoming edition of NFPA 1001, Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications. It stated that the proposal would require EMT certification for all career and volunteer firefighters. However, that information did not accurately reflect the Public Inputs that were sumbitted for NFPA 1001.
While edits were promptly made to the original post and on social media, we want to ensure that the correct and accurate information is clear to all vested parties:
Among other Public Inputs submitted for NFPA 1001, there were, in fact, proposals for EMS guidelines for career and volunteer firefighters. It is important to keep in mind that the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) continues to have the ability to develop and validate medical care performance capabilities and no proposals were submitted to change that. The Public Inputs that were submitted but rejected by the Technical Comitttee can be viewed on the Document Information pages, or by using the following link:
The Public Inputs are numbers 133 found starting on page 76 of the report and 134 starting on page 98.
Public Comments on these or any other Public Inputs submitted for the First Draft Meeting can be submitted through the document pages for consideration at the upcoming Second Draft Meeting on January 23, 2017. The closing date for submitting Public Comments for NFPA 1001 is November 17, 2016.
Again, I apologize for the inaccuracies in last week's blog and related social media posts, and for any confusion they caused. On a positive note, the high level of online dialogue and engagement this issue generated shows just how committed and passionate the fire service is around the work they do, and the powerful influence their voices collectively have. As we continue to promote specific issues around standards that directly impact firefighters on the job each and every day, we encourage everyone to continue making their voices heard.
Please remember that all NFPA codes and standards are developed through an open consensus process. All stages of the process can be viewed online, and we encourage the broadest participation among all interested parties. For more information on how our codes and standards are developed, take a look at "How the Process Works".


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A police report news blurb I saw a couple of weeks ago left me chuckling. A high-speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle ended at a dairy farm when the suspects managed to drive into the manure lagoon. They had a very messy walk of shame back to the officers who were waiting on dry land.
The story came up in a conversation at a recent dairy meeting I attended. It got a good laugh about karma from everyone and also brought out all the wacky and bizarre stories of happenings on our own farms.
It seemed everyone had something to share. And it left me wondering why dairy farms seem to be a magnet for odd mischief and mayhem.
Compared to many of the farmers, I was very appreciative that our farm does not sit on a main road. That seemed to add to the "fun" stories. We are luckily very secluded, and I appreciate that about our location, but I still had the odd driver story to share from several years back.
A small car came flying up our driveway in the middle of the day. Taking the milk truck turn around, it went straight through the hot wire and on to the milking cow slab. Luckily, they didn't hit any cows or the barn, and they stopped before going through the wooden fence on the other side. Obviously realizing they weren't where they expected to be, they put it in reverse just as quickly and left the way they came.
It all happened very fast, and we were glad there was no damage to anyone or anything. And we were right there to get the fence back up before the whole herd got out. We did notify the sheriff, guessing the driver very well might have been intoxicated. It was all just one of those bizarre things to shake our heads at after the fact.
Does your farm have one of those stories? We'd love to hear it!
The author is a third-generation dairy farmer from Oregon where she farms in partnership with her husband and parents. As a mother of three young boys who round out the family-run operation as micro managers, Darleen blogs about the three generations of her family working together at Guernsey Dairy Mama. Abiqua Acres Mann's Guernsey Dairy is currently home to 90 registered Guernseys and transitioned to a robotic milking system in 2017.


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Thursday, November 17, 2011
Jewmba!* for Adults is HERE!
Time: 7:15-8:15pm Tuesdays
Place: 1458 President st.
Price: $12 per class / $100 for 10 class card (expires after 12 weeks)
Click on the link below to Pre-register NOW:
*Jewmba is a "Zumba-style" based dance class using exclusively Jewish music.
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Sunday, October 30, 2011
Jewmba! Classes have begun!
5-8 year olds - 4:45-5:45pm (Tues & Thurs)
9-11 year olds - 6:00-7:00pm (Tues & Thurs)
Teens: Mondays 6-7pm
Price: $12/class; $100 for a series of 10 classes.
Location: 1458 President st (b/w Kingston & Albany) - ground floor entrance
Option 1: 10 class card
Option 2: Pre-register for 1 class (secure her spot before the class gets filled up!)
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Sunday, April 3, 2011
This SUNDAY April 4, 2011.
Time: 2:15-3:45pm
Location: 1640 Carrol st (ground floor entrance)
Pay what you can! No set fee!
This will be an All Levels Yoga class, with a bit of a Power focus - read: challenging/great workout <;-)*
*Bring your own mat if you can.
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Monday, March 7, 2011
Self Defense Workshop for Women!
Thursday, April 7 8:30-10:00pm
1640 Carrol Street (ground floor entrance - bet. Schenectady and Utica Ave.)
- Learn basic techniques for self defense against strikes, grabs, holds, chokes and more...
- Learn how to be aware of your surroundings and protect yourself against any muggers, violent attackers and all other potential harm
- Strengthen your body, mind and spirit
- Boost self esteem, build confidence, find your inner strength and courage
- Get a great workout to keep you fit, benefit your heart and optimize your health
- Basic and advanced breathing exercises to help you stay calm, reduce stress and maximize benefit of your daily activities
Taught by Mordechai Genut, MS, L.Ac.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Free Fitness Classes!!
I'm very excited to announce the new Crown Heights Fitness Rewards Program!
Starting today, for every new person you bring to a class, you will earn a CHF Point. As you build up points, you can choose to redeem them at any level or save them for even greater rewards.
CHF Points translate into Rewards as follows:
5 Points= 1 free class (for you or a friend)
10 Points= 3 free classes
15 Points= 4 free classes
20 Points= 6 free classes or a free Yoga Mat or Yoga Pants!!
*More rewards may be added in the future!
**CHF Points have no cash value
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Sat, 27 April 2019
Episode 186 of The Independent Characters is a deep dive into the Cities of Death rules. These can be found in the narrative section of Chapter Approved 2018 as well as a slightly expanded version in the rule book for the Urban Conquest campaign set. This episode clocks in at a more reasonable two and a half hours. Which is a nice change for us from the marathon recordings we've been doing lately.
Justin and Adan are back and we discuss what has been going on lately with about forty minutes of 'Hobby Progress'. Carl also spends a little time describing The Somnium Stars Campaign which is launching for Legendary Level Patreon members in June!
Then we launch into the main topic - Exploring the Cities of Death. We will tell you why this is the best way to play Warhammer 40,000 ever! (Well maybe).
We really hope you enjoy the program!
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McDonald's Corporation has reported a 35 percent increase in profits for the first quarter of 2016, an unexpectedly large gain driven in part by its recent decision to sell Egg McMuffins all day long. It was the third straight quarter of positive results, indicating that the company has begun to compete more effectively against hipper, faster-growing rivals.
All of which is good news for the executives and shareholders of McDonald's. But when, if ever, will it be good news for McDonald's employees and for taxpayers?
McDonald's, a leader in the restaurant and food service sector, is a target in the Fight for $15 movement to raise pay, and rightly so. Nearly 23 percent of workers in the sector are paid at or near the minimum wage, and raises have been feeble. A recent pay increase at McDonald's to at least $1 over the local minimum wage will not help most employees, because it applies only to those who work at some 1,500 corporate-owned restaurants, rather than the vast majority who work at 12,500 franchises.
The stated rationale for the disparate pay scales is the company's assertion that franchisees, not the corporate parent, are solely responsible for pay at the franchises. Since last year, the National Labor Relations Board has been examining the legality of that assertion. It's been slow going. At a recent hearing, McDonald's lawyers disputed at length the admissibility of plain-English emails that the general counsel of the N.L.R.B. wanted to use as evidence to show the involvement of corporate headquarters in employee issues at the franchises. The irritated judge asked whether they would prefer "another 50 subpoenas" before moving on.
Through it all, taxpayers continue to pick up the difference between what fast-food workers earn and what they need to survive. An estimated $1.2 billion a year in taxpayer dollars goes toward public aid to help people who work at McDonald's.
At the same time, McDonald's is under fire in Europe for shifting profits to Luxembourg in ways that allow the company to avoid tax in Europe and in the United States. Margrethe Vestager, the competition commissioner of the European Union, said recently that the tactic exploited policies against double taxation to justify "double nontaxation." France has reportedly sent McDonald's a 300-million-euro tax bill connected to the profit shifting. Similarly, in Brazil, McDonald's is expected to respond to federal subpoenas asking about the company's tax, labor and business practices no later than the end of June.
As its profits show, McDonald's makes a lot of money on fast food. There was a time when workers and citizens received a fair share of such profits through decent pay and robust corporate taxes. This is a past that McDonald's and much of corporate America would rather you forget.


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Dr. Okpala is a member of Society Of Hospital Medicine as well as American College Of Physicians. His special interests include all areas of primary care, acute care and end of life care. He strives for personalized patient care aimed at improving doctor patient experience.
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Mariah International Hovercraft was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 1996 by Gary Ashton, a passionate and driven individual. He has since (with the assistance of a dedicated team) built and sold hovercraft worldwide, to many satisfied customers, both private and corporate.
We have over 30 years experience making lightweight composite products for wide industrial uses with considerable time invested in R & D to make us leading experts in composite materials. All of our craft float while at rest on water due to the intrinsically buoyant fibre-glass hull.
The process starts with gathering detailed specifications from you, the client, examining the feasibility and costs of the project, agreeing the price and tailoring our basic designs and components to meet those specifications – before manufacture commences.
We believe in involving you every step of the way, keeping you informed with regular progress reports until delivery.
Our service does not end there: We also provide driver and maintenance training as well as after-sales on-going support.
Our company is proud to carry on the tradition of manufacturing hovercraft into the 21st century. After some 10 years of development this family-owned company has built on its reputation, both locally and overseas. The company initially started building small hovercraft but found there was a need for increasingly larger craft. Through our dedicated team we were able to use the latest computer software to design & develop our range of hovercraft.
Our chosen core material is fibreglass-reinforced plastics, commonly known as FRP or GRP. The advances that have taken place in the last ten years in this area of construction are enormous. Kevlar, which came from the NASA program, has revolutionised our industry. This material is used to produce bulletproof vests and is widely used in the aircraft industry. We have also chosen to use a mixture of Kevlar and Carbon Fibre. This enables us to build extremely strong but lightweight structures.
We have in-house capabilities: 3D CAD-modelling techniques, electrical and hydraulic design expertise and mechanical engineering skills. Our design team also has Finite Element Analysis capabilities which enable us to test new designs to destruction. This is very important when creating new crafts from scratch.
Fan Technology
Most builders of hovercraft rely on a third party source to give them the necessary fan data. We have this information at hand. One of our team members has developed a program to optimise the fans to offer superior performance. We have been able to cross check this data with real time testing and it is through this R & D that we can offer the end user a highly efficient craft that will out-perform the current competitors in the market as most of them are building 25 year old designs. All of our crafts have much larger fan ducts than our competitors meaning our craft are faster and more powerful and they are able to achieve a standing-start to planing speed in a very short time. This is achieved through greater static thrust from the much larger propellers. And it also translates into reduced fuel consumption for the same cruise speed as our competitors.
Design & Manufacture
We have developed our own programs that enables us to input a given payload, and calculate the estimated craft thrust-to-weight ratios, resulting in an optimum performance for the new craft. Construction is the next step; our manufacturing facility is tightly and efficiently run and with the new resin-infusion technology, we can offer substantial cost-savings in building the craft. We strive to further improve hovercraft operations and reduce maintenance costs. We are always seeking lighter and more powerful engines; larger, quieter fans and more efficient fan technology to give us the edge on our competitors.
Over the past 4 years, we have struck an alliance with engineering consultancy Sinclair Knight Merz with expertise in defence and infrastructure projects. Together, we have tendered some large hovercrafts for not only our own Australian Defence Department but export markets as well. With their team of naval architects and CAD-modelling staff, they have been able to prove and cross-check designs that we have developed, thereby providing Mariah International Hovercraft with an even greater footprint in this specialist field.
Our factory is near Frankston, Victoria. This is a small coastal town located on Port Phillip Bay which has access to large open waters. Large container ships traverse the bay to and from the cargo terminals at Port Melbourne. The maritime importance of the area is further enhanced by BAE Systems – a contractor to the Royal Australian Navy manufacturing the latest frigates, destroyers and aircraft carriers in the Williamstown shipyard. The area offers ideal conditions for hovercraft trials such as large beaches and mud flats.
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Event supporters
The Forget Me Not Golf Tournament, presented by Canaccord Genuity, is key to the more than $2.5 million spent annually on research through the Alzheimer Society's National Research Program. With your help, we are researching the causes and the cure.
The Tournament would not be the success it is without the many volunteers who support it, including the organizing committee. Chaired by Don Towers of Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, this committee includes Mary Beveridge, Brent Buchan, Mark Bridges, Jim Carter, Sandra Girard, Kyle Harrison, Russell Lane, Chris MacDougall and Hugh Murray.
The Forget Me Not Golf Tournament, presented by Canaccord Genuity, is the Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s largest annual research fundraiser.
A big thank you to the team for their generous support and time.
Sponsorship opportunities
Our generous sponsors are critical to the success of the Forget Me Not Golf Tournament and we value the relationships we've built over the years. Many return each year, and some have been involved with the tournament since it began in 1994.
We are pleased to announce our Presenting Sponsor since 2011: Canaccord Genuity!
As a sponsor, your company will be showcased throughout the tournament to an audience of leaders from prominent Canadians and international corporations. Promotional packages vary by sponsorship level, and we would be happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
Only with the help of community leaders like you can we continue to fund research and program initiatives. By supporting the Forget Me Not Golf Tournament you are not only directly impacting the lives of those living with dementia, you are providing hope for a future that is free of this disease.
Forget Me Not Friend
The Forget Me Not Friend is your opportunity to participate in this exclusive event as an individual golfer!
The Forget Me Not Golf Tournament is known for its high caliber golf, networking, prizes and overall experience, as well as being a key fundraiser for the more than $2.5-million spent annually on research through the Alzheimer Society's National Research Program.
By becoming a Forget Me Not Friend at the $1,000 gift level, you will receive:
- One round of golf on the Arnold Palmer-designed course
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Our volunteers are a cornerstone of the success of the Forget Me Not Golf Tournament, presented by Canaccord Genuity.
Your support for this event helps ensure all participants enjoy their day at Northview, and it's a great chance for you to learn more about the flagship event!
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April 8th, 2012
Recipes by LeeAnne Wright
Photography by Rob Kinghorn
Food Styling by Ian Muggridge
In a large pot over medium heat, sweat leeks in oil and butter until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add celery root, cauliflower, cumin and stock. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce temperature to a simmer. Cook about 10 minutes or until cauliflower and celery root soften.
In a blender, purée soup in batches. Return soup to pot and add buttermilk. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add another cup of stock or water.
Chill 2 hours or more. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Nutrients per serving: 127 calories, 5 g fat, 4 g protein, 16 g carbs, 3 g fibre. Excellent source of vitamin C and folate.


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Market Update: Nifty, Sensex in red while midcaps outperform; Airtel top gainer, Bajaj Auto hits 52-week high
Indian benchmark indices started the morning trade on a flat note with the Nifty marginally in the red, down 0.04 percent or 8 points while the Sensex also slipped, down 0.13 percent or 42.69 points. But it was the midcap Index which was again the outperformer, up 1.29 percent led by Jain Irrigation Systems, Jaiprakash Associates, Hindustan Zinc, Mcleod Russel, Petronet LNG, Reliance Capital and Tata Chemicals.
There was no steam in the Bank Nifty either but Federal Bank continued its uptrend since yesterday after the company declared its Q2 numbers. Axis Bank was the other stock which was up 0.78 percent and trading at 524.50 per share.
In the Nifty, the stocks that gained the most were Bharti Airtel which added 1.44 percent followed by Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, Axis Bank and IndusInd Bank. The stocks which were the top gainers in the BSE were BEML and NBCC which jumped over 4 percent each while Indian Hotels and Lakshmi Vilas Bank where up over 3 percent.
The stocks which hit 52-week high in today's trade on the NSE included Bajaj Auto, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company, MphasiS, Vedanta, Bharti Airtel and Bharti Infratel. On the BSE, Avanti Feeds, Bombay Burmah, HCL Technologies, Tata Chemicals and Uflex were some of the few stocks that hit 52-week high.
The CNX IT Index was also outperforming the benchmark indices which added 0.4 percent led by Mindtree and Tata Consultancy Services.
The market breadth was weak in the morning trade with 23 advances as against 27 declines. However, on the BSE, the breadth was strong with 1048 advances as against 869 declines.
VK Sharma of HDFC Securities suggests buying Tata Chemicals 700 Call at around Rs 14, stop loss at Rs 9 and a target of around Rs 25 and also has a buy on Vedanta 340 Call at around Rs 4.50, stop loss at Rs 3 and a target of around Rs 8.
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We are excited to share one of our favourite shoot which we did back in June. Thanks to an amazing team, this shoot has been published on Wedluxe.
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Struggling with lymphedema or edema can mean a series of uncomfortable symptoms. Swelling, restricted movement, heaviness, and general achiness can take a toll on your daily activities. Thankfully, there is a way to help reduce this discomfort: wearing a lymphedema compression garment.
Lymphedema compression sleeves put graduated pressure on the affected limb (such as your arm or leg) and push the flow of fluids away from that area of the body. This can help reduce swelling and aching, giving you the ability to move freely throughout the day, and get back to the things you love.
At NuLife Medical, we offer high-quality lymphedema sleeves designed for regular use on your arm. We carry options at various degrees of compression, from 15 mmHg and 20mmHg(moderate compression) to 40 mmHg for individuals who need stronger pressure.
Our line of JOBST Bella Strong lightweight sleeves are made from a breathable, moisture-wicking fabric that's comfortable enough for all-day wear. Moreover, the Comfort Flat wristband keeps your garment in place.
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Certero App-Centre
Certero App-Center is a simple, easy to use enterprise app store that reduces IT support costs, whilst making your software applications available to employees 24/7
Certero App-Centre enables users to efficiently browse, request and receive the applications they need in minutes – without impacting IT support.
Certero App-Centre's self-service software portal empowers users to help themselves, whilst providing the control needed by IT departments to maintain compliance and manage costs.
Certero App-Centre, which can be customized to your brand specifications, comes with an intuitive interface, simple approval process and is fully automated for Windows and Mac, distributing software applications through Certero for Enterprise ITAM or SCCM. It can also be integrated into any ITSM or SAM tool, supporting license compliance and optimization objectives, and offers a complete audit trail with powerful and dynamic reports for software requests, approvals, installations and purchases.
What makes Certero App-Centre different?
Automated processes
Complete self-service
Full administrative control
Improve productivity
Supports software asset management
Complete reporting
Set automated approval and application distribution processes
Reduce service desk calls and IT support costs
Control what software is deployed across your ecosystem
Speed up the delivery of software across your enterprise
Integrate into any ITSM or SAM tool
Gain real-time business intelligence on software requests and deployments
Want to discover the power of Certero App-Centre?
An enterprise app-centre with everything you need today – and tomorrow
Full automation for Windows and Mac
Certero App-Centre modernizes the way IT delivers software by providing a powerful, automated process from the employee's request, through to approval (if required). The delivery of software is quick and simple and, when used in tandem with Certero for Enterprise SAM, the organization's Effective License Position (ELP) is dynamically updated in real-time, ensuring continuous compliance.
Our enterprise app store software allows only approved software to be presented to users according to a set of easily defined criteria, such as applications that are relevant to a specific job role or management positions within the business. This ensures enterprises maintain control of software distribution whilst at the same time speeding up delivery and improving internal customer satisfaction.
Flexible deployment with Certero or SCCM
Certero App-Centre utilizes the Certero for Enterprise SAM distribution feature or can integrate with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), leveraging the software deployment capabilities to deliver each application quickly and reliably.
Powerful and dynamic reporting
Our enterprise app store software features Certero's powerful, in-built reporting engine, Acquantia, that provides the ability to report easily on software requests, approvals, installations and purchases.
Managers can set alerts to measure impact and success criteria systematically, sharing business intelligence with which sound decisions can be made on software licensing and usage across the enterprise.
Integration with any ITSM or SAM tool
Integration with Certero for Enterprise SAM allows available licenses to be deployed via Certero App-Centre, minimizing overspend on software licenses and maintaining SAM best practices.
Integration with the most popular ITSM systems ensures full visibility of actions performed by our enterprise app store software, recorded automatically via a ticketing system to remain fully auditable, complementing ITIL principles.
Simple-to-use User Interface
Intelligent filtering presents users with intuitive ways to find the software they need through a self-service employee portal. From selecting titles by function, description, product name, customized tags or the already familiar product icons, it couldn't be easier to find what you need; simply click and receive the software in seconds.
Simple approval process
Certero App-Centre provides an intelligence-base to ensure that only relevant requests are automatically emailed to the appropriate business managers for approval, according to the user and the application required.
Whether a request for an application requires approval before being fulfilled may depend on factors, such as the potential cost of the software and whether the application is appropriate for the user's role within the business. For example, Adobe Reader may not have an associated cost and therefore not require approval, whereas AutoCAD software could require approval from either a Line Manager, SAM Manager or the budget holder before being fulfilled.
Audit traceability
With our enterprise app store software, all activities are fully auditable if required. Administrators have the ability to view an audit trail of all the previous applications that have been requested, users also have the added capability to check the status of their requests at any time.
Apply corporate brand identity
Certero App-Centre offers the capability for users to apply their own corporate identity to the portal, so when employees log into the system it feels very much a part of your organization. Apply your own logo and color scheme to suit your brand requirements.


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Crips pears, caramelized walnuts, and gorgonzola cheese are just a few of the delicious flavors in this Pear Salad.
Nordstrom's Cafe has some pretty amazing salads. One of my favorite salads is a Caramelized Walnut and Pear Salad. I wanted to recreate this salad at home and came up with a delicious recipe for a pear salad of my own.
This salad has a lot of fun flavors going on. The sweetness of the pear and the caramelized walnuts, the crunch of the red pepper, and the tang of the Gorgonzola Cheese.
Then the whole thing is topped with a yummy homemade Champagne Vinaigrette. Champagne Wine Vinegar can be hard to find, so you can also substitute White Wine Vinegar. In addition to the Champagne vinegar, the vinaigrette is made with shallots, Dijon mustard, garlic, oil and sugar. It is delicious!
And the salad is a gorgeous one to serve to guests. Not to mention it tastes divine.
Pear Salad Recipe
Carmelized Walnut and Pear Salad
- 1 C Caramelized Walnuts see recipe below
- 1 C crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
- 2 pears cut in thin slices
- 1 C red pepper slices
- 1/2 C Champagne Vinaigrette see recipe below
Caramelized Walnuts
- 1 C walnuts
- 1/2 C sugar
Champagne Vinaigrette
- 1 Tbsp chopped shallot
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 C Champagne wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 1/4 C canola oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Caramelized Walnuts
- Combine sugar and nuts in a pan on medium heat. Stir until sugar is melted and nuts are coated and begin to brown. Place on a plate to cool.
Champagne Vinaigrette
- In a bowl combine shallot, mustard, sugar, garlic, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Mix well using a wire whisk. Makes about 2 Cups
- Combine greens, nuts, cheese, pears and red peppers in bowl. Top with Champagne Vinaigrette.


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General comments¶
When a problem occurs, the first thing to do is to check the traces left by the
software. In particular, the shell from where you launched sphinx may show
valuable pieces of information. To increase the verbosity, just launch sphinx
with the option
--log-level dbg.
Another source of logs is syslog (
It mainly contains the logs posted by firmwared.
Unable to connect the drone via the virtual ethernet interface¶
While the simulation is running, ifconfig should show an interface 'fd_vethx' up:
$ ifconfig
fd_veth0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 66:a8:ad:06:b2:6b
inet addr:10.202.0.254 Bcast:0.0.0.0 Mask:255.255.255.0
inet6 addr: fe80::64a8:adff:fe06:b26b/64 Scope:Link
UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:4 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:5 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:422 (422.0 B) TX bytes:534 (534.0 B)
If this is not the case, the network-manager coming with your linux distribution may interfere with sphinx. A solution consists in disabling the network-manager while you are using sphinx.
The simulation does not start¶
There can be many reasons for that. Here is a short list.
- Some constraints given in System requirements may not be respected. Please double check.
Sphinx crashes when starting, mentioning the locale¶
A simple
export LANG=C can resolve the problem.
Sphinx has crashed leaving behind a running firmware¶
Despite our best effort in rare circumstances Sphinx may crash leaving behind some zombie running firmwares. In such scenario, those running firmwares may use system resources preventing you from launching any new simulation. When it's time to clean up everything use the following command:
$ fdc drop_all instances
This command will kill any running firmware instance and unmount all firmware instances.
During the simulation the drone acts erratically, gets uncontrollable and/or falls.¶
The reasons for that issue are likely to be numerous. We are going to focus on the most relevant ones.
- The real time execution is disturbed by another process. It is highly recommended to avoid running any CPU/GPU consumming task while sphinx is on.
- On some laptop, the energy saving mode can lead to some disturbances. In that case, check if a kernel module called "intel_powerclamp" is present. If yes, remove it:
$ sudo rmmod intel_powerclamp
To inhibit it once for good:$ echo "blacklist intel_powerclamp" > /etc/modprobe.d/disable-powerclamp.conf
My wifi interface got its name changed after exiting the simulation¶
To workaround it and set the wifi interface name once for good, proceed as follows:
Create a new udev rule file:
- /etc/udev/rules.d/76-netnames.rules for Debian 9+
- /etc/udev/rules.d/70-persistent-net.rules for other distributions
Add and adapt the following instruction:
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", ATTR{address}=="<Wifi_card_MAC>", NAME="wlan0"
<Wifi_card_MAC>by the wifi MAC address. You can find it easily with the
ip addrcommand.
Important: Wifi MAC address needs to be written in case-sensitive way, meaning the same way as provided by
ip addr
Deactivate/reactivate the wifi card so that the changes are taken into account by udev.
That way, the wifi interface wifi always has the name
wlan0 from now on.
The simulation is very slow / does not work¶
This might be due to the front camera activation.
Sphinx users wishing to active video and having a graphics card not sufficiently
powerful can choose the
low_gpu mode, accessible within the
With the
low_gpu mode activated, if you are able to connect to the drone but
still can't take off, you should retry with the drone
front camera
completely disabled.
I followed system requirements about wifi, but it is like wifi does not work¶
When you are testing a new WiFi USB adapter it might be important to check that the chipset integrated in your adapter is really what you think it is. Indeed, it is a common practice among WiFi adapter brand distributors to change the chipset reference and/or the chipset vendor without changing the reference of their retailed product. Some of them increment a hardware revision number (e.g. A1, A2, B1, etc ..) and print this number on the packaging or on the product itself. If in any doubt you suspect that something is wrong, you can try to obtain more information on the integrated chipset by following the instructions below:
- Find your device ID (XXXX:YYYY) in the output of the following command:
$ lsusb
- See if there is any useful chipset information (vendor name, reference, …) in the output of the following command:
$ lsusb -vd XXXX:YYYY | head -n 20
- Try to check those information against this community database to identify your device hardware reference/revision/driver.


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ALPI – Aluminum railing system
Handrail system ALPI is a railing system of aluminum profile components that is weatherproof and offers many possibilities for making different types of railings.
The following can be used as filler for the railing:
• Wood (board);
• Plywood;
• Glass;
• Square or round metal tubes, both horizontally and vertically;
• Bent sheet metal and perforated sheet metal, etc.;
The railings can be with or without a handrail. You can also install an additional handrail on the side of the railing (aluminum, stainless steel or wood).
The railing can be used on flat surfaces, as well as on stairs and slopes.
Tee railings can also be used on curved surfaces.
The railing can be mounted on the side of an aperture with special fastening brackets or on a flat surface with a base.
Technical specifications:
Post size: 80 x 40mm
Fastening: on the front edge or on top
Installation: flat or slopes
Material: aluminum
Finish: powder coated (Ral or other code)
Width of groove: 21mm
Max height of the post: 1450mm
Max distance between posts: 1200mm
Handrail: yes, aluminum profile
Additional handrail: yes, wood, aluminum, painted or
stainless steel
Attaching a post on a flat surface or on the front edge is performed with a special fastening base.
They are fastened to the post with bolts and then mounted on the flat surface together with the post with screws or anchors.
No welding joints are needed.
The handrail on the post is made either of an aluminum profile or wood (oak, birch, beech)
Dimensions 80 x 40mm. Attached to the handrail with a hidden mounting system.
Additional handrails:
Additional handrail on the side of the railing:
The handrail on the post is made either of an aluminum profile or wood (oak, birch, beech)
Dimensions 80 x 40mm. Attached to the handrail with a hidden mounting system.
There is a large number of options for fillers of the ALPI railing.
Glass, plywood, perforated metal plates, grating, etc., may be used as a filler.
The filler may be over the edge of the post, even with the edge of the post, or below the edge of the post (in the versions with a handrail)
A variety of perforation options can be used on plates, or different shapes can be cut/drawn. In the case of grating railing, round or square rods horizontally, vertically or diagonally, etc.
The degrees of glass finishing are according to the capabilities of the glass producers.
Perforated metal plates and grating filler finish paint (powder paint in general), or varnished.
Plywood filler oiled, lacquered, stained, etc.


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to the woman downstairs
who stared at me with haggard eyes
the first week I moved in,
whose greeting words were
"you're the one upstairs?
ugh, you're always so loud."
her door was only barely ajar,
and her dog yapped righteously
through the crack.
to the "everyday man"
in his "everyday car"
who flexed his "everyday right"
to shout vulgarities at me —
just a girl on her bike, free and pleased
after her first day at work —
until that first "fuck you" flew past my ears.
to the second man who,
ragged and powerless on the sidewalk,
attempted to gain some by
condescending my way;
"too cold of a day to be wearing something like that"
he said as he eyed my pink skirt,
and all the vulnerabilities
he thought it represented
to the third man I trusted as a friend
and sometimes lover, who
in response to my ask:
"what are the most important qualities in a partner?"
"big boobs"
and sniggered silently at the sparseness
underneath my swim suit.
to my once-friend
and their text sent at 6:53PM
while I sat in this ritzy restaurant
half a world from home, waiting
for our 7PM dinner to begin;
an eager swell quickened in my gut
as I saw my screen light up, and burst
seconds later by the halfhearted sorry
that pierced like a needle. my skin,
already stretched too thin,
broke then.
to my close friend, distanced
by time, and the last time
we met, your words, warped
by all the "ethos's" and "jurisprudence's" and
"textual materialities," fell on my
deaf, dumb ears. though I did hear
you say "someday, I will write a book,
perhaps many, and be published.
In my career, it's just a fact." a fact
thrown so cavalierly in the air —
— my eyes watched it wearily, wantingly, waiting
to catch it and hold for myself.


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Just as the newly unemployed look back in wonder and dismay at the money they used to squander on shopping sprees and restaurants, viewers in a recession may regret the time wasted on "Jon & Kate Plus 8" or "Keeping Up With the Kardashians."
What was everyone thinking?
Those reality characters had little to complain about, except perhaps too many children or too much money — it's extraordinary in retrospect how much attention was lavished on so little. In the current economy, reality shows like "Downsized" on WE TV and "The Fairy Jobmother" on Lifetime are trying to redress the balance by focusing on people who have lost their jobs, not just their minds and their manners.
It's a natural progression. Sitcoms like "Outsourced" and "Raising Hope" have already adjusted to the bad economy by moving to the land of foreclosures, low wages and high unemployment. Reality shows, of course, traffic in fantasy, not truth, and are far less realistic. Still, a few shows have already made the transition.
CBS found a hit with "Undercover Boss," a reality show that disguises business owners and executives as entry-level employees in their own companies, including Hooters and Frontier Airlines; stripped of their jets, limousines and personal assistants, bosses discover just how hard — and badly paid — blue-collar labor really is. At the episodes' conclusions, the bosses reveal their true identities and reward the good, simple employees who helped them when they were down-and-out nobodies.
That show focuses on real workers at the companies, but its appeal is that of ancient mythology and folk tales, feeding the all-too-common yearning of humble folk who believe that if only the boss, the sultan or the czar knew how bad things really were, he would step in and fix it.
That show's success doesn't mean reality fans are ready for real life.
"The Fairy Jobmother" on Lifetime steers clear of too much realism. It's a variation on a proven formula: as on ABC's "Supernanny," a brisk British expert swoops in to help a family in crisis — but instead of a nanny, she's an employment expert named Hayley Taylor. Ms. Taylor, a hairdresser turned consultant, starred in a hit British reality series of the same title. American producers brought her to do the same in the United States. In the premiere last month Ms. Taylor announced with a bracing British accent, "It's time to get America back to work."
And that alone could be problematic — with so many American consultants out of work, Lifetime imported a foreigner to do the job of helping Americans find jobs. If nothing else, it could drive Arizona to pass an immigration law banning foreign celebrities like Ms. Taylor and Piers Morgan.
The down-on-their-luck families change each episode, but Ms. Taylor's methods don't vary much — she's part marriage counselor, part life coach, and basically instructs her clients to pull up their socks.
Some of the stories are touching, but the formula is set and stagy. The viewer has no doubt that the episode will end with a job offer and floods of thankful tears.
"Downsized," which begins on Saturday on WE TV, is different. It's an eight-episode series that focuses on an Arizona couple, Laura and Todd Bruce, who were each married before and have seven children between them, most of them teenagers. The show has marketed the Bruces as a bear-economy "Brady Bunch," but their story is the kind that shows up on the nightly news more than on family-hour sitcoms.
When they first married, Laura and Todd greased the transition into a blended family with money — clothes, computers, dinners out and big, fancy houses. The real-estate bubble burst, the economy collapsed, and Todd's construction business was wiped out. Laura's income as a teacher is so small that she says she feels as if she were doing "volunteer work." Their two properties were foreclosed, their credit cards went bust, and now they can barely make the rent.
The children are quite stoic about the sudden reversal of fortune, but the burden is spread unequally. Todd's daughter Heather, 17, receives money and even a new car from her mother, whom she sees on weekends, whereas Laura's daughter Bailey, also 17, works part time and can't afford to go to the prom. As the parents struggle to avoid eviction, the children pitch in, selling prized possessions and rooting through Dumpsters for returnable cans and bottles.
There is no fairy jobmother rushing to the rescue: when Todd and Laura visit a financial adviser, he is brutally frank, ordering them to get rid of all luxuries, including cable television and premium coffee.
The series is filmed with a documentary-style simplicity that is very different from souped-up and stylized reality shows like "Jersey Shore" or "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." This narrative unfolds with an unvarnished candor that is closer to what the Loud family displayed in "An American Family," the landmark 1973 PBS series.
It's impossible not to root for the Bruce family. But it's just as hard not to dread the series's success. Reality shows by their nature denature their stars; America watched slack-jawed as Jon and Kate Gosselin, the seemingly down-to-earth parents on "Jon & Kate Plus 8" turned into narcissistic freaks.
Todd and Laura have serious money trouble, and their children have more than their fair share of stress, but fame, at least the kind meted out by reality television, would be far more destructive.
WE, Saturday nights at 9, Eastern and Pacific times; 8, Central time.
Produced by WE TV and Pie Town Productions. John Miller and Suzanne Murch, executive producers for WE TV.
Lifetime, Thursday nights at 9, Eastern and Pacific times; 8, Central time.
Produced by Studio Lambert. Based on the British format; Stephen Lambert, Eli Holzman and Shannon Keenan Demers, executive producers.


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You GUYS! She Laughs and Letters has been featured in some really cool places!
I'm talking about ABC, NBC, The CW, FOX, Telemundo (the Latina in me smiled at that one!) and the Daily Herald!
Here is the link to the NBC article, or you can read it below.
Also, the new She Praises collection is releasing on September 10th! Even though Hurricane Dorian has been teasing us here in South Florida, as of now it's supposed to miss us so we should be good!
Hand-Lettering Mompreneur to Release First Paper Print and T-Shirt Line
She Laughs and Letters introduces hand-lettered Bible verses printed on beautiful linen paper and soft t-shirts, in addition to her popular digital downloads.
"I created this collection to help us remember that praising God totally changes our perspective, regardless of our circumstances. Having words of praise all over my walls helps change my attitude."


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Discover 'Canada's Galapagos'
Tour Operator Janeen Christoff April 19, 2017
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site is made up of 150 islands 80 miles off of British Columbia's northwest coast and is often called the Canadian Galapagos for its rich diversity of wildlife and unique species of animals.
The name of the park literally translates to "place of wonder."
In 2016, the park and reserve were recognized as one of three finalists for a 2017 National Geographic World Legacy Award in the category "Sense of Place." It has also received accolades from Outside Magazine as "Best Islands" while its village of Skung Gwaii, known for its totem poles, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
"We're thrilled that these very special islands are garnering such international acclaim," said Grant Thompson, Founder and Owner of Tofino Expeditions.
"The vacation combination we offer here is unbeatable: a time-capsule look at an ancient culture through the lens of abandoned Haida villages with hot springs, the flora and fauna typical of a Pacific Coast virgin rainforest and some of the continent's finest sea kayaking."
For those interested in traveling to this exotic locale, Tofino Expeditions, which has been taking visitors to the national park for 25 years, offers eight-day tours in July and August that explore these unique coastal waters and are available to paddlers of all abilities.
Visitors have the opportunity to learn about the indigenous people who once inhabited the archipelago, pulling their cedar canoes up on the same beaches that visitors will paddle to.
Guests of Tofino Expeditions, however, will live this experience in considerably more luxurious accommodations. Expeditions take place in two-person tandem kayaks, freshly prepared meals prepared by expert guides over the campfire and camping gear from Mountain Hardware.
Travelers also have the opportunity to see a rich variety of wildlife, including sea lions, gulls, petrels, tufted puffins, humpback and orca whales. Burnaby Narrows is one of the world's richest tidal zones and home to some unique land animals such as the dusky shrew, pine marten and the Haida Gwaii black bear.
READ MORE: 15 Ways to Celebrate 150 Years of Canada
For those who want to add to their experience, the new Haida Heritage Centre and Museum can provide an even richer experience. The center has newly raised totem poles and provides insight into the Haida artistic tradition.
Dates are available beginning from July 9 through Aug. 20, but some tours are already sold out or have limited availability.
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It's that time of year again when fruit flies spontaneously appear in your kitchen. Where did they come from? How do you make them go away?
Fruit flies or "vinegar flies" (Drosophila melanogaster) love moisture and the vinegar smell of fermenting, rotting fruit. They and their eggs cling to fresh fruits and vegetables. They even squeeze through your screens to get to their goal.
One fruit fly becomes one hundred in a matter of days as we learned to our dismay when they invaded our office in 2012.
On Throw Back Thursday, here's the story of how we got rid of them: Trapping Very Small Game.
(photo by Kate St. John)


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Barmah Park Vineyard Accommodation
Recently renovated and furnished 4 bedroom house in a vineyard, 7 mins drive to Main Street, Mornington. Vineyard facing main bedroom & garden has a beautiful rural view. A modern kitchen with branded conduct cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher can fulfil any cooking needs for a big family. Initial breakfast supplies and a Nespresso machine are available to guests. A spacious main bedroom is furnished with new bed & mattress. A kids bedroom with a bunk in a car shape will be loved by the children. Located in a peaceful boutique winery, we will give you a bottle of our estate wine upon your arrival. There is a minimum 2 nights stay, to enquire please call or email us.
Additional Information
945 Moorooduc Highway
Moorooduc, Victoria 3933


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Dragon Ball FighterZ On Switch Will Have A Public Beta Test, New Modes, In August
Dragon Ball FighterZ is certainly the hottest new fighting game this year, with the game being popular in general as well as in the competitive scene- it has the highest player count for main tournament at Evo this year edging out Street Fighter V.
Announced at E3 last few months, the 3V3 fighting game is also coming to the Nintendo Switch.
A public beta test is coming this August, a tweet from Bandai Namco US confirmed. No specific dates were mentioned.
Additionally, there are also new multiplayer modes not seen in the other three platforms yet. 2V2 and 1V1 matches will be available should you wish not to play the default 3V3. There is also a 6-player Party Match mode, available offline. Essentially every player control one particular character in the 3V3 bout where characters can tag in or out.
Dragon Ball FighterZ will be out on September 28th for the Nintendo Switch and is now available on the PS4, PC and Xbox One.
Via Game Informer


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Review Roundup: TIANI 2 & TIANI 3 Wearable Couples' Massagers
If you've been reading about how awesome it feels to use sex toys with your partner, but aren't quite sure what type you're looking for, let us humbly suggest a wearable couples' massager like TIANI 2 or TIANI 3! While they have slightly differently shaped external vibrating portions, they're both worn vaginally during penetrative partnered sex to offer intense sensations that can be felt by both!
It Takes Two For TIANI 2
"I was actually blown away by TIANI 2's power and how quiet it really is. The vibrations feel strongest in the vibrating end, where the motor is. Obviously. When you wear TIANI 2 inside you, the "passive" silicone end is inside your vagina, curved and designed to stimulate the G-spot. "
"What it comes down to: is a perfect toy for slower foreplay and for longer sessions. Only then will you experience TIANI 2 in all its glory. It is versatile and just a tad gadgety, which is great if you are the type. But luxurious and exciting, above all else. One thing's for sure: I'll go back for more."
Check out more of this Kitten's review of TIANI 2.
LELO TIANI 2 Vibrator Review
"I prefer to use the LELO Tiani 2 Vibrator during sex with the flatter tail, which I find feels much better with his penis also inside, than the oval/rounded tip. The wider surface of the edge just feels more comfortable. As for the vibrations, I can feel them fantastically against my clitoris[.]"
Read more of this product review on Cara Sutra's website.
Review: TIANI 2 by LELO
"The magic happened when we flipped Marilyn over and did a little doggy style. For me this made a huge difference, as now instead of awkwardly bumping the edge of my glans, the vibe was running along my frenulum, and Marilyn pushing down on the vibe pressed it against her clit."
Read more of the male perspective of this couples' toy.
"It's worth noting that in both of these SenseMotion modes, the controller and the massager vibrate. At first I thought this was odd, since it doesn't really help increase pleasure. After some time, I realized that this would allow two females to enjoy the vibrations delivered together as well as give sensory feedback to the person using the remote as to how hard the Tiani 3 is moving inside your partner, allowing for better control over the sensations felt by both parties involved."
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