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GLANCE International Agency is a full service Second Life fashion public relations agency.
We are official member of the Second Life Solution Provider program (http://solutionproviders.secondlife.com/provider/show/id/726). Our agency offers modeling career development, unique fashion center, international fashion-oriented publications, style consultation, fashion-related photography and graphics, fashion designers promotion and fashion events coordination.
We are moving the Second Life fashion industry forward since 2008.
The agency has been created in 2008 by founder and CEO, Patty Cortes. Our client base covers a wide range of fashion designers from classy to neko and urban to high-fashion. Our agency has coordinated over 75 fashion shows and works closely with several brands on a regular basis. As an agency with a small, carefully selected client base, we are able to dedicate our time and passion to meet the highest expectations. Our agency is reputed to host smooth and inimitable live runs. We strive to produce inimitable fashion productions such as the "International Fashion Day", a groundbreaking fashion production of 24 fashion shows in 24 hours! Its first edition was featured in real world and virtual medias.
We strive to be the best Second Life fashion events production company.
Innovation, insightful comprehension of fashion industries, and a culture of perfection have driven the agency's success, traits which will always be the cornerstone of the agency. Our strength lies in the hands-on, premiere services that we provide at a high professional level to maximize our clients' style exposure.
GIA Fashion PR Agency team is composed of highly qualified professionals from the Second Life fashion industry.
It includes fashion stylists, public relations agents, style writers, video producers, catwalk set designers, photographers and graphic experts who are plugged into the fashion media scene. We also take the initiative to constantly liaise with Second Life fashion trend-setters and opinion makers such as TV producers, magazine editors and fashion bloggers who assist in establishing maximum credibility for a brand. With backgrounds in sales, marketing design, public relations and journalism, our breadth of knowledge and contacts unrivalled in the industry which place us in the distinctive position of being true brand consultants.
GLANCE International Agency has a pro-active Second Life fashion team of 20 skilled individuals who altogether provide personalized, first class fashion-related services.
From the get-go when we indentify our clients' needs, we tailor specific solution to each of them to achieve an ideal result. We are proud to maintain longstanding and loyal relationship with our clients through proficient behavior and quality execution of services. Catering to a world class promotion for our patrons, both online and offline, our fashion staff is made up of international profiles who are able to communicate in many languages from French to English and Japanese.
GLANCE International Agency has the capability for a total Second Life fashion brand management.
The agency ran over the past 4 years successful launches, re-launches and has been responsible for evolutions of many different brands across the grid. We believe in sustainable brand strategies and are committed to help designers to establish a strong and long-term presence in the Second Life fashion industry. Whether you are looking to target a fashion show or establish a professional public persona, GLANCE International Agency can successfully broadcast your message. We will put you where you should be!
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The Monday Moment is all about taking a minute to laugh, reflect, and step outside the work whirlwind that blows in every Monday morning.
This week, I'd like to point out Time's special edition issue entitled, simply, The Brain. I really recommend checking it out. There are plenty of fascinating ideas explored, but here are a few gems I want to highlight:
– The brain can rewire itself, even in old age. How you think and act literally becomes engraved in the mind over time. The good news is that you can forge new pathways. The significance of this is huge: the more time you spend thinking positive thoughts about yourself and others, the more your brain becomes trained to operate according to those thoughts. It's not "fooling" your brain – it's simply healthy for you, both emotionally and physically. Like the old proverb says, being cheerful really does keep you healthy!
– This really sinks in when you take a look at an astounding graphic that's become a famous example of just how powerful our thoughts are. When scientists examined brain activity patterns, they found that reflecting on memories of faces and places is nearly as powerful as the initial, real interaction with those faces and places. Reflecting on people, events and places that are uplifting is nearly as powerful as the initial experience. The same goes for negative experiences. It's something to think about.
You can check it out: clickativity [1].

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A Vallejo woman was named in a 30-count federal grand jury indictment Thursday that alleges tax fraud, identity theft and bank fraud.
According to the indictment, 45-year Barbara Perry used 18 names to fraudulently claim income tax refunds totaling more than $130,000 for the 2009 tax year.
Perry also allegedly used closed bank accounts in a scheme to fraudulently obtain money from a bank in June 2009, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California Ben Wagner said.
The indictment also states Perry used one of the false identities to fraudulently claim more than $1,000 in refunds for tax year 2008.
If convicted, Perry faces $1.5 million in fines plus five years in prison for false claims, 15 years for identity theft and 30 years for bank fraud.


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SEASON'S greetings to all the Newport County fans and I hope you enjoyed singing in the rain at Forest Green on Boxing Day!
The win certainly meant it was a merry Christmas for everyone at the club and, as we prepare for our last match of the year at Hereford today, let's hope 2013 is as good to us as 2012 has been.
It's been an incredible year for the club having been to Wembley for the first time and finishing it right in the hunt for promotion back to the Football League.
I always said I wanted to come back to Newport at some time and since I arrived in the summer things could hardly have gone better – not that it's all down to me of course!
The manager has done a fantastic job over the past 12 months and has brought together a great squad with real team spirit.
That was clear to see at Forest Green as we battled back from a goal down in terrible conditions to earn another vital three points.
And the fact that the two subs came on and both scored shows how important every member of the squad is if we're to keep up with our rivals for promotion.
I was delighted for Ben Swallow and especially Ryan Charles, who's had a difficult time this season.
You could see how much that goal meant to him – I've never seen him move so fast as when he was celebrating!
It was a superb goal and has really given us all a lift at the start of the festive fixtures.
It should give him a boost as well because we've all seen him do that sort of thing in training and he's finally shown everyone else what he's capable of.
With last week's game against Braintree postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Rodney Parade we're all hoping that the same doesn't happen at Edgar Street today.
We want to build on the last two wins and get a bit of momentum going and we don't want too many fixtures piling up later in the season.
We're all looking forward to what should be another great game with an atmosphere to match so hopefully the rain holds off.
The fans' backing really made a difference on Boxing Day. To take more than a thousand to an away game shows what great supporters we have and I'm sure there will be just as many planning to make the journey to Hereford.
I haven't got great memories of my last visit as I was sent off there last year for getting two yellow cards and we lost 1-0.
I've had plenty of cards this Christmas but I'm hoping I won't get any more today!
I've enjoyed this Christmas more than any I can remember for several reasons.
First off we got the win, which always helps, and we didn't have to go in for training on Christmas Day – the first time in over a decade for me.
As I said last week I don't mind missing out on the usual festivities because it just comes with the territory of being a footballer.
But it's always nice to have a bit more time with family and friends and I loved being able to see my little girl open her presents.
I also had a great welcome at my best friend's house but I must be getting old now because my presents were all socks and pyjamas.
Not quite pipe and slippers yet but I'm sure they won't be far off. Enjoy the New Year celebrations and make sure you shake off the hangover for Forest Green at home on New Year's Day. I'll see you there!


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ENCINITAS -- Registered nurses at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas have voted to join the California Nurses Association, a spokesman said Saturday.
The vote was taken Thursday and Friday and counted Friday night, California Nurses Association spokesman Charles Idelson said. The nurses voted 135-78 with a 63 percent majority to join the state's largest organization of registered nurses, he said.
Scripps Encinitas is part of the Scripps Health system, which operates five hospitals and urgent-care facilities in San Diego County. Registered nurses at other Scripps hospitals have also been meeting with CNA, Idelson said.
"We're really excited, what a great moment for the Encinitas RNs, and we're hoping this keeps the ball rolling for all Scripps RNs in San Diego," said Betty Cavanaugh, a registered nurse at Scripps Encinitas. She has worked in the emergency room at Scripps Encinitas for 23 years.
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New buyer in the works for Fulton's former Birds Eye plant
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:54:58 GMT —
There could be new hope for the city of Fulton.
When Birds Eye announced it was closing down its food processing plant last spring, 300 people lost their jobs at a time when Fulton Mayor Ronald Woodward says they could least afford it. "It's devastating. A lot of those people had mortgages, they had children in college. It hurt them," he says.
However, good news could be on the horizon. Woodward says a Canadian company, the Spire Group, has expressed interest in buying the plant and hiring back about 30 former employees. Woodward says Spire, which operates refrigerated warehouses worldwide, would buy the entire building but use only the freezer side. It's a move Woodward says could help make it easier to find a buyer for the manufacturing side of the plant. " You will probably get someone in that manufacturing side a lot quicker because they aren't saddled with that huge refrigeration costs," he says.
Woodward says the plant is assessed at more than $7 million but the Spire Group is offering less than $2 million, and the company wants a property tax break as well. Even with those concessions, Woodward says selling the plant to Spire would be a good deal for the city. "If it means jobs and filling the facility, I think we would be foolish not to go along with it," he says.
Don't expect the plant to be opening any time soon, though. The Oswego Industrial Development Agency would still have to sign off on any deal and they say it is still very early in the process. It could be some time before this plant is back in business.


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I.B.M. Sought a China Partnership, Not Just a Sale
By STEVE LOHR; David Barboza contributed reporting from Beijing for this article.
Published: December 13, 2004
In July 2003, Samuel J. Palmisano, the chief executive of I.B.M., traveled to Beijing to explore the sale of the company's personal computer business. But he did not start by making the usual visit with executives of I.B.M.'s preferred partner, Lenovo, China's largest personal computer maker.
Instead, Mr. Palmisano first engaged in a bit of old-fashioned courtship. Before formally approaching Lenovo, he sought permission from the parents, by meeting privately with a senior Chinese government official in charge of economic and technology policy.
I.B.M. was not merely looking to sell its PC business, Mr. Palmisano told the official, but had bigger aspirations of creating a global enterprise, with I.B.M. contributing technology, management, marketing and distribution.
The idea, Mr. Palmisano explained, would be to build a modern and truly international Chinese-owned corporation. The move, he added, would demonstrate China's desire to take that next step toward economic maturity by investing abroad instead of merely serving as a manufacturing hub for the rest of the world.
The senior Chinese government official, Mr. Palmisano recalled, responded, ''That is the future model for where we see China headed.''
Permission was granted.
Inside I.B.M., the issue of whether to stay in the personal computer business has been debated for a decade. But the road to the Lenovo deal, according to I.B.M. executives, began in 2000, shortly after Mr. Palmisano became the company's president and chief operating officer. He ordered an extensive review of the PC business and decided to stop selling I.B.M. PC's through retail stores.
At about that time, I.B.M. approached Lenovo for the first time, according to a person close to Lenovo, seeking to sell its PC business for $3 billion to $4 billion. At the time, I.B.M. had let its investment bankers know that if an attractive offer came up for the PC business, it would certainly consider a sale. But I.B.M. executives say that any discussion in 2000 was probably a prospecting overture by an outside adviser representing the company.
In May 2002, Mr. Palmisano directed John Joyce, then I.B.M.'s chief financial officer, to meet with Lenovo's senior management to sound out the company's interest in establishing a business relationship. Lenovo, according to I.B.M. executives, was clearly intrigued and had long been exploring ways to increase its international presence.
More than a year later, at the meeting in Beijing, the government official told Mr. Palmisano that a few years earlier the Chinese authorities would have been involved in such talks. But times had changed, the official said, and Lenovo and I.B.M. could negotiate by themselves.
By October 2003, I.B.M. resumed discussions with Lenovo. In March 2004, Mr. Palmisano went to Beijing to meet with Lenovo's founder, Liu Chuanzhi, as well as the president, Yang Yuanqing, and the chief financial officer, Mary Ma. That was when Mr. Palmisano described the full dimensions of what he had in mind. ''I put it all on the table,'' he said.
Lenovo was definitely interested, though any such deal would be complicated. Many of the essential elements of the deal were hammered out over eight days in June, in a hotel near Raleigh, N.C., where I.B.M.'s PC business is based. The principal negotiators included Mr. Joyce, who now heads I.B.M.'s services business, Stephen M. Ward Jr., an I.B.M. executive who will become chief executive of the Lenovo PC business, and Mr. Yang.
There were other interested bidders, including one from an American buyout firm whose offer remained on the table until the end. And the Lenovo deal could have fallen apart. But apparently the Chinese option was the only one seriously pursued by I.B.M.
''There were simpler transactions we could have done,'' Mr. Palmisano said, adding, ''What we wanted was not a divestiture, but this strategic relationship with Lenovo and China.''
The sale of I.B.M.'s personal computer business to Lenovo for $1.75 billion, announced last Tuesday, is ''a three-dimensional deal,'' according to Mr. Palmisano. The sale provides I.B.M. with a path to leave a business that is large but not profitable. It is also the latest step in I.B.M.'s shift toward services, software and specialized hardware technology from mainframes to microprocessors for computer game consoles, all of which promise higher profits than the fiercely competitive PC business.
Yet the most intriguing, and potentially most important, dimension of the deal for the company is that it is I.B.M.'s China card. The new Lenovo, folding in the I.B.M. personal computer business, will be China's fifth-largest company, with $12.5 billion in sales in 2003, and the Chinese government will remain a big shareholder. I.B.M. stands eager and ready to help China with its industrial policy of moving up the economic ladder by building the high-technology engine rooms to power modern corporations and government institutions, with I.B.M. services and software.
The deal is not expected to face any regulatory hurdles. Although there is a requirement, dating back to the era of the cold war, for review of possible national security implications, officials in Washington told I.B.M. executives in advance of the announcement that clearing it would not be a problem.


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Colts RB Addai looking for new deal?
Published: September 10th, 2008 | Tags: Indianapolis Colts, Joseph Addai
Indianapolis has successfully dealt with CAA, the sports agency that represents quarterback Peyton Manning, wide receiver Marvin Harrison and safety Bob Sanders. And it's a good thing.
Because now the Colts will be dealing with CAA, and agents Tom Condon and Ben Dogra, in regard to running back Joseph Addai.
Addai recently switched agents, turning to the men that successfully represented some of his highest-profile teammates. Back in July 2006, Addai signed a five-year, $11.65 million contract that will have two years remaining on it after this season.
Anytime a player hires a new agent it usually sends a signal that a new contract is on the player's mind. Addai, who has developed into one of the game's top running backs, clearly is preparing for his future.
Another sports representation firm with increasing powers is Athletes First, which now represents 25 percent of the NFL starting quarterbacks. Its clients include quarterbacks Kyle Orton, Aaron Rodgers, Matt Hasselbeck, Matt Cassel, Carson Palmer, Derek Anderson, Kerry Collins and Matt Schaub.


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Mike Napoli and the Red Sox
On his major league debut in 2006 Mike Napoli hit his first major league home run off Justin Verlander. Since then the slugging catcher has hit double digit home runs in every season, hitting more than 20 bombs in each of his last 5.
In his first year with Texas in 2011 he hit 30 home runs with an impressive .320 batting average, he regressed somewhat in 2012 hitting just .227 on the season but still slugged 24 home runs. Those 2012 numbers are very similar to those of Jarrod Saltalamacchia who hit .222 with 25 homers.
Napoli clearly has a more impressive body of work behind him and you wouldn't be crazy to think there is regression in Saltalamacchia's future, which is why signing Napoli makes a lot of sense for the Red Sox. When you factor in his ability to also play some first base to allow a platoon with the newly acquired David Ross or to DH to give Ortiz a night off, it starts to fit into place nicely.
Napoli has always been a lefty masher until last year where he hit just .179 against them but it could just amount to some bad luck as his BABIP was also a lowly .185. His career BABIP against lefties is .314 and while BABIP doesn't tell you everything about Napoli's 2012 campaign it does provide some comfort that 2013 will probably show some statistical improvement.
Among those lobbying Ben Cherington to sign Napoli might be the Boston pitching staff. In 41 plate appearances since 2010 Napoli has hit .329 against them, slugging 11 home runs in total with 6 of them coming at Fenway Park.
Napoli will likely be coveted by a few teams this offseason and so his price might be a little higher than you'd expect for a player coming off a down year, however his flexibility and previous track record would suggest he could be good signing for the Red Sox.


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It seems like summer came way early to us with the beautiful spring weather we began enjoying in February.
The state's greenery came early and has been enjoyed by many and will continue to be part of our summer plans as we head to some of Minnesota's 73 state parks.
State parks officially open on Saturday, June 9.
Minnesota state parks have been strategically located throughout the state to provide a state park within 50 miles for each Minnesotans.
In addition to the state parks, Minnesota has seven state recreation areas, eight state waysides, and 22 state trails in the Minnesota state park system, totaling approximately 267,000 acres (1,080 km).
Find out more about the history of our state parks and locate a complete listing and a map featuring all of the state parks by going to Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Minnesota_state_parks
Let's read the introduction about the state parks on the Wikipedia site:
"A Minnesota state park is an area of land in the U.S. state of Minnesota preserved by the state for its natural, historic, or other resources.
"Each was created by an act of the Minnesota Legislature and is maintained by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
"The Minnesota Historical Society operates sites within some of them.
"The park system began in 1891 with Itasca State Park when a state law was adopted to 'maintain intact, forever, a limited quantity of the domain of this commonwealth…in a state of nature.'
"Minnesota's state park system is the second oldest in the United States, after New York's.
"The most recent park created is Lake Vermilion State Park, created in 2010.
"Currently the Parks range in size from Franz Jevne State Park with 118 acres (48 ha) to Saint Croix State Park with 34,037 acres (13,774 ha).
"Two parks include resources listed as National Natural Landmarks (Big Bog State Recreation Area and Itasca State Park) and six parks encompass National Historic Landmarks (Charles A. Lindbergh, Fort Snelling, Mille Lacs Kathio, St. Croix, Soudan Underground Mine, and Split Rock Lighthouse State Parks).
"Thirty-six sites or districts among 29 Minnesota state parks are on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), 21 of which are developments constructed by New Deal-era job creation programs in the 1930s.
"Minnesota's first attempt to create a state park came in 1885, when a 173-acre (70 ha) park was authorized to preserve Minnehaha Falls.
"The effort was delayed by legal appeals from the various landowners of the desired parkland, and by the time those were settled in favor of the state in 1889, Minnesota no longer had the money to purchase the land.
"Instead the city of Minneapolis fronted the cash.
"Owned and operated by Minneapolis, Minnehaha State Park was ultimately absorbed as a city park.
"Minnesota tried again in 1891, authorizing a state park around Lake Itasca both for its recreational opportunities and to protect the source of the Mississippi River.
"Interstate Park on the St. Croix River was created in 1895.
"Other sites were added over the next two decades, but with an inconsistent vision.
"Modest tracts of scenic land were acquired in Minneopa and Jay Cooke State Parks, but much effort was also expended on creating historical monuments relating to the Dakota War of 1862 and the Great Hinckley Fire.
"Moreover, most of the sites were being administered by the state auditor, who had many other duties.
"Itasca State Park, meanwhile, was being administered as a state forest.
"In 1923, state auditor Ray P. Chase excoriated this situation, calling for wiser selection of park lands and a dedicated commissioner.
"Chase's comments had an impact, and two years later the Department of Conservation was created to manage the state's natural resources, including the state parks.
"Originally part of the forestry division, the state parks received their own division in 1935 to take advantage of federal programs such as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).
"In 1971, the department became the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
"The state parks were closed for almost three weeks in July 2011 due to a shutdown of the state government."
To search for information on a state park near you, go to the Explore Minnesota website at http://tinyurl.com/3j4jmmm
The Explore Minnesota website has some great links under Outdoors & Nature which include: adventure trips, biking, hiking, birding and wildlife viewing, fishing and hunting, horse rental/trail rides, gardens, orchards and farms and nature centers.
Find a state park by location on a very helpful state map found on the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/map.html
The DNR website includes many links organized by these groupings:
• Activities: Events calendar; I Can! Programs; Summer guide; Stay overnight; Cave and mine tours; Geocaching; Clubs; for kids and for teachers
• Information: Permits; Reservations; Fees; Rules; Gift card; Firewood restrictions; Eco-friendly tips and Accessible Outdoors
• More about parks: Podcasts; Bird checklists; Volunteering; Parks and Trails Division; Recreation grid and Virtual tours
Minnesota has five National Park Service sites: Grand Portage National Monument, Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, North Country National Scenic Trail, Pipestone National Monument and Voyageurs National Park.
Voyageurs National Park is a United States National Park in northern Minnesota near the town of International Falls.
It was established in 1975. Former Gov. Elmer L. Andersen, who founded ECM Publishers, always said one of his proudest moments was helping establish Voyageurs national Park.
The park's name commemorates the voyageurs, French-Canadian fur traders who were the first European settlers to frequently travel through the area.
The park was first proposed in April 1891 by the Minnesota Legislature in a resolution requesting that the president create a national park in the state.
It wasn't until nearly 80 years later that federal legislation authorizing the creation of the park was signed into law by President Richard Nixon on Jan. 8, 1971.
Editor's note: Howard Lestrud is ECM online managing editor.


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Tulle was definitely the fabric this season for bridal fashion week, so I wanted to highlight a gown that used this timeless fabric in a modern way.
Almost every designer showed this light and airy fabric on their runways and here is a lovely gown we just got in by Monique Lhuillier.
The bodice features a sweetheart neckline trimmed with lace and then delicately overlaid with sheer gathered tulle. The waist of the gown is accented with a narrow velvet ribbon in a creamy color.
The full A-Line tulle skirt has re-embroidered French Alencon lace at the hem. Monique then added another layer of tulle skirting to diffuse the lace and make it even softer, more romantic, and even more ethereal.
This gown literally looks like it's floating on air. It has a certain modernity about it, yet has an almost vintage feeling. Perfect for any season and for any bride who has fantasies of floating down the aisle and dancing on air at her reception.
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Just the way some people have their own thing that separates them from the crowd, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) also has something that makes it one in a million. Most people don't know what they actually want until that thing is presented in front of them. The ability to create demand for things which aren't even present today, by simply showing and making the consumers realize what they want, isn't an easy task. But Apple is phenomenal when it comes to this exact thing.
Apple's Next Big Piece of Technology
Last year when the Cupertino company introduced the finger print sensor in the iPhone 5S, all the Apple fans went crazy and the brilliant sales numbers of the device stand as the proof of its popularity. However, this wasn't the first time the company gave something delightful to its users and surely wasn't the last time either. The company has under its sleeve another piece of innovation that will set the stage on fire yet again. What will you say if I tell you that Apple is currently working on a technology that will make iPhones transparent? That's right! See-through iPhones!
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Well, the experience is going to be magical. Apart from that there is no magic in what Apple's doing. The iPhone maker has filed a patent in the U.S. that would make phones go transparent. The technology being used would transform any app's background by streaming live video footage using the phone's rear camera and thus allowing the users to be able to see through the device while texting or surfing the net or enjoying their favorite songs.
What this epic innovator realized was that putting away the smartphone is no longer an alternative for the present day gadget-addicted customers. The users will have the option of switching on this feature at will using an in-app button that will be made available in web browsers, messages and e-book readers.
Peer Analysis
Taking reference from the very popular phrase – Imitation is the greatestform of flattery – one can say the Korean phone giant Samsung (SSNLF) is Apple's biggest fan. Time and again Samsung has copied successful ideas from Apple, such as Apple's Healthbook and Samsung's S-Health, Apple Siri and Samsung S-Voice, Apple's finger print reader and Samsung's rumored touch screens with finger print sensors and many more. Looking at the past trend, there is no doubt that Samsung will also attempt to bring this technology to its own devices also. However, the fact that Apple has already patented this technology should make Samsung think twice about making a move.
Departing Thoughts
This innovation might not be a world-changing one, but several of this type of innovations add up to provide the premium user experience that the company offers to its users through its gadgets. It's not yet clear how soon Apple plans to incorporate this feature in its devices and there is no confirmation also if this will be forming a part of the much awaited iOS 8 or not. But, let's keep our fingers crossed and wait till September when the company will launch its latest operating system and let's hope the transparent screen forms a part of it.


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Daniel Talbert, age 83 of Pulaski, died Monday February 1, 2010 at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday February 4, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Seagle Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens where the VFW Post 1184 will conduct military rites.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are being conducted by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.
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I was browsing through my journal entries and happened upon one that has a little relevance.
Hopefully, Sam Raimi doesn't let the success of "Spider-Man" go to his head or directing abilities. Personally I don't think it will. Maybe he'll have the chance to do "Evil Dead 4".
Now, I hear that there are some new Ash and Evil Ash figures. Personally, I would like to see the car from the movies.
No really, I ain't a fanboy.


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Singapore, Singapore, 2010/03/23 - Proliferation of data centers and consolidation in IT sector ramp up prospects for the Southeast Asian and Australasian power distribution unit market finds Frost & Sullivan.
The Southeast Asian and Australasian power distribution unit (PDU) market displayed resistance toward the economic turmoil in 2009. The market is expected to continue its upward growth trajectory, fuelled by evolving PDU technology that coincides with the "Go Green" approach. This will enable enhanced efficiency in the long run. The IT industry is witnessing a centralization of IT facilities to expedite business operation.
Consolidation in the IT segment has triggered high demand from data centers, where power quality is a critical factor. Alongside the mushrooming of new data centers, a demand spike is expected for rack mount and non-rack mount PDUs in the immediate future.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (powersupplies.frost.com), Southeast Asian and Australasian Power Distribution Unit Market, finds that the market earned revenues of over $24.5 million in 2009 and estimates this to reach $35.0 million in 2016.
"Fast-paced technological advancement has enabled versatility and diversity in power systems to cater to the unique end-user requirements," says Frost & Sullivan Industry Analyst Teoh Chew Yew. "Smart or intelligent PDUs have been developed to synchronize with system specifications, offering the flexibility in remote power monitoring and control."
Smart PDUs raise the bar on energy efficiency, as they provide total power consumption and optimal operational conditions. Likewise, they improve the occupational health and safety (OH&S) as well as health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards, as remote monitoring and control are featured in these PDUs.
Although the prospects for the market look optimistic, there are some issues reining in market progression. Tough economic conditions are forcing end users to emphasize operational expenditure rather than capital expenditure (CAPEX). Hence, current projects with high capacity power systems have been put on the back burner or cancelled to tide over this difficult phase.
Product differentiation in the market is low and the majority of the PDU technologies manufactured by market participants are homogeneous. Besides, end users are unable to distinguish between economical and high-end products owing to limited knowledge gained from external sources. They tend to acquire the technology they seek rather than consider the price of a power strip, thus impeding market growth. Knowledge of the technical attributes of PDUs is vital for effective discernment in the choice of power or data center solutions.
"Trends point to a distinct lack of awareness of the benefits of deploying energy-efficient solutions," says Yew. "All parties that are competent should take the responsibility to educate end users and showcase the advantages and returns of adopting PDU systems, particularly smart PDU."
In this scenario, attractive pricing and brand name are the key competitive factors that help sustain market share. Bold business strategies must be initiated to address the current business challenges. In general, end users opt for systems that offer greater functionality and features. Participants must roll out efficient products with multiple or unique attributes to perform specific engineering, monitoring, and control tasks.
To obtain the cutting edge, participants must focus on fulfilling the needs of specific niche applications such as energy savings or the green approach. Going forward, the ability of manufacturers to achieve a breakthrough in PDU technology will create new avenues for business growth.
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A Chippenham man who is said to have been in possession of a stolen catalytic converter has been released on bail.
Daniel Stacey, 25, is also accused of going equipped to steal after allegedly being found with a tool kit in Trowbridge.
Stacey is said to have had the car part and tools, including a jack, in Prospect Place on Thursday, November 21, last year.
No charges were formally put to Stacey, of Unity Street, Chippenham, and he did not enter any plead during the brief hearing at Swindon Crown Court on Friday.
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Early crusader grave found in Finland
Published on November 22nd, 2013 | by Admin1
A well-preserved Crusader-era burial has been discovered by a metal detectorist scanning a field in Finland.
Researchers found a grave dating back to the Crusade-era 12th century. The cadaver had been extremely well preserved allowing researchers to use new techniques to harvest information that would not have been previously possible.
On top of all this, the find was a rare two-sword grave, in other words this traveller had two swords to accompany him on his journey into the afterlife. As a bonus puzzler, the swords originated from different historical periods.
Story: YLE | Photo: Simo Vanhatalo, Museovirasto
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This is a good find for scientists. The body is most likely a nobleman based on how Vikings treated their dead in the 12th century.


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Verizon Wireless has said it will return to tiered monthly data plans when it launches its first LTE networks later this year, marking a move away from the unlimited data plans it currently offers on its 3G network. Speaking at a Barclays investor conference in New York this week, Verizon Wireless CEO Lowell McAdam (pictured) said it would make sense for LTE subscribers to buy 'buckets' of data by the megabyte because "people will have four or five or perhaps even more devices they will connect to the network." According to a Financial Times report, the shift in tariff strategy is a sign that the US market leader is attempting to wean users off 'all-you-can-eat' data plans, which have led to an explosion in mobile data usage and caused capacity problems for some US networks (notably at its rival, AT&T). However, McAdam also outlined the cost savings Verizon Wireless expects to make using LTE, noting that the cost of carrying 1 megabyte of data over its LTE network would be half to one third of the cost of carrying the same data over its current 3G network. At the same time he said he expected all voice traffic originating from LTE subscribers to be carried as a VoIP data service by 2012, resulting in significant additional savings.
McAdam reiterated the operator's plan to switch on LTE in 30 to 40 US metropolitan markets by the end of this year, and complete the rollout within three years. Access to the network is expected to be initially confined to mobile datacards and dongles, but McAdam said he was confident that Verizon would launch between three and five LTE handsets in the first half of next year. Some of these are planned to be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January. "People will be surprised by the number and variety of [LTE] devices we will bring to the table," he said.


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aww, how cute!! I love how fluffy this is!
i love fluff!
are they EVER going to tell each other they love each other???????????????????oh well, good chpt, kinda short but good all the same.
are you skipping the whole part that Sirius died in book 5?
OMG! wow this story is awesome! i can't wait to see what happens!
aww so cute! little fluffy but thats okay cuz this storie is still so awesome
aww this story s cute. its soo real! i love tthe whole winter theme don't give up!
i really really really really really really love this song and plz update really really really really really really soon
Cloudybear has once again taken the words right out of my mouth! This was an amazing story! You are such a good writer! I can't wait for the sequel! Keep up the good work!
First off I have to say that this was the first of like 20 H/Hr fics I've read in the past couple of weeks, and it's BY FAR the best one. I've said it before and I'll say it again. This is one of the best stories I've ever read. Can't wait for the sequel!
HAha first review! OK I love the fluff! After all that hardship and stuff, its a nice way to end it! Oh, and its nice to hear about the sequel, sad to hear about the ending though. I really hope they dont die, either of them. Nice 'present' Hermione gave him. Its good how you didnt make it too graphic or w/e because lots of people do that. Anyways, my rambling aside, this was a great story, keep writing you are fantastic!!
this is totally the awesomest story ever! It is so well written, and the plot is outstanding. Seriously. Normally I don't like romance fics so much, but this one rocks!! I totally cannot wait for the last chapter!
totally agree with Cloudybear! OMG! I love this story! You are an amazing writer! I can't wait for the next chapter! I was so excited when you updated! OMG! Can't wait for the next one!
OMG! Thank you SO much for updating. I was DYING for the next chapter. This is like the best story in the entire world. You rock!
WHOA! That was excellent! I also cant believe that wasn't the ending but hey, i got one more chapter to look forward too! Love this story! Keep it up! ALWAYS A 10!!! -krystal
WOW!!!! that was sooooo good! I loved that last chapter!! Im a bit suprised thats not the end, it would have been a great one! You could have a part 2 or something...I dunno. Im sure you've got something up your sleeve here so i'll wait and see!!!!! Rating~10 KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK!
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OMG! I love this story! I love the fact that you kept Sirius in the story! I love the way Ron reacted! It was exactly how I thought he would! Keep writting! I can't wait for the NEXT CHAPTER!!!! I'm dying to read it!
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Camel Culture: Mongolia's Trusted Ally
Camel Facts: Hitting the Ground Running
Camel Culture: Mongolia's
Trusted Ally
When the vast emptiness of the Gobi blocked Genghis Khan's path to China in the 12th century, the great warlord turned to a trusted ally—the Bactrian camel. Genghis has long since passed into legend, but this distinctive, two-humped beast remains an integral part of Mongolian life.
The Bactrians' one-humped relatives, known as Arabian camels
or dromedaries, are equally valuable in the searing desert regions
of North Africa and Asia.
Camels were domesticated some 3,500 years ago. Today only a
very few wild camels survivemost of them Bactrians living in
remote reaches of the Gobi.
In agricultural societies such as Mongolia, domesticated camels
provide many of life's basic necessities. Camel hair is woven
into clothing and blankets, dried camel droppings fuel fires,
Mongolians consume camel milk and meat with relish, and people
design shoes and saddles from camel hides.
Some desert people measure wealth by the number of camels a
person owns. Such livestock might be considered medium-term investments,
as the captive camel's life span is about 50 years.
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Camel Facts: Hitting the
Ground Running
Camels are powerful animals, able to easily carry humans and
their wares. They stand about 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall at the
hump and weigh 1600 to 1800 pounds (726 to 816 kilograms). Over
a four-day period a camel can haul 375 to 600 pounds (170 to 270
kilograms) at rates of 29 miles (47 kilometers) a day and 2.5
miles (4 kilometers) an hour. They have been clocked at over 40
miles (65 kilometers) an hour.
Well adapted to harsh climates, camels are famous for their
ability to travel as many as 100 miles (161 kilometers) without
water. They retain their body moisture efficiently, but they do
not function without water. In fact, a thirsty camel can drink
as many as 30 gallons (135 liters) of water in about 13 minutes.
Contrary to many an old tale, camels don't store all that water
in their humps. The humps actually conserve up to 80 pounds (36
kilograms) of fat—allowing their hosts to survive when
food is scarce. The humps shrink as fat is consumed for energy.
When food is available, camels don't discriminate. Their diet
generally consists of whatever plants are growing nearby but might
be supplemented by an unguarded pair of sandals. Like cows, camels
regurgitate and rechew partially digested cud.
The demanding conditions in which camels live require them to
hit the ground running—in a nearly literal sense. Newborns
walk within a few hours of birth.
At about one year of age a captive camel begins to learn its owner's
commands—the beginning of a relationship the likes of which have
flowered for centuries in some of the harshest conditions on Earth.
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San Jac wins flip to be home team in tonight's rematch with Gordon
San Jacinto (Texas) College-North pulled off a tough task winning a day game after losing a night game in the Alpine Bank Junior College World Series.
Now, the Gators will get a chance to avenge their loss to Gordon (Ga.) College for an opportunity to play for a NJCAA record sixth national title after the Gators defeated Shelton State (Ala.) Community College, and Iowa Western Community College defeated the Highlanders 10-0 Thursday night at Suplizio Field.
"We knew we had to win three in a row," San Jacinto assistant coach Kory Koehler said. "It's a big opportunity for us. We're playing for a chance to get back at Iowa Western. This is what we play for all year and work hard for is an opportunity to win a national title."
The Gators won the coin flip and will be the home team against Gordon at 7 p.m. today at Suplizio Field. Iowa Western will play the winner for the national title at 7 p.m. Saturday.
"We're playing San Jac either way," Gordon coach Travis McClanahan said. "That's not a change. We knew we were going to be facing their No. 1 (pitcher) tomorrow night. It's a little bit different situation now, but if we won (Thursday's) game, we'd be coming out to win (today's) game.
"We lost (Thursday's) game and will be coming out to win (today's) game. We just get to eat at a different restaurant."
Gordon ate at the same restaurant and wore the same white home uniforms all week, refusing to mess with bad karma.
"We get a different dugout, different uniform and a different lunch," McClanahan said. "I guess we got all the wins we could out of that, now we'll move on to other one and try to get a win out of that one."
Gordon was able to hit and score against San Jacinto and left-handed starter Anthony Banda in the Highlanders' 9-7 win on Wednesday night.
"They're a very good ball club," Koehler said of Gordon. "They swing the bats very well. The score tonight is not indicative of the team they are. They are very dangerous. On the mound, they throw strikes. They're not overpowering, but they pitch well. They've got a very good sound group. We look forward to the challenge."
Koehler said San Jacinto likely will start another left-hander against Gordon in ace Daniel Stumpf, a Perfect Game USA top draft prospect from the junior-college ranks. He pitched the Gators to a 5-2 victory over Iowa Western on the first day of the tournament.
If he struggles, San Jacinto will have plenty of arms available in relief.
"We've got a very deep bullpen," Koehler said. "We've got nine arms that haven't touched the mound (in the World Series) yet. If we get the opportunity to use them, we will."
McClanahan will counter with his ace, Jeb Dills, who led the Highlanders to a 11-3 victory over Shelton State (Ala.) Community College in his opener.
"San Jac is a good club," McClanahan said. "I think they'll run their No. 1 out there if I'm not mistaken. We look forward to the matchup. We've got Jeb Dills back on the mound, so we'll be ready to go.
"(Dills) will be out there ready to go. He'll give us everything he's got. We're looking forward to the matchup again."


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Sun 18th May 2014 8:00amEscape Surfboards's Polzeath Surf Report
Polzeath 8.30: Another smashing looking day here with a very small swell, which at high tide is demonstrating this year's new look shore dump phenomenon. As the tide falls though I think the waves will go quite small and insignificant for anything less than the biggest craft. The week ahead is going to bring us mixed weather and wave conditions so there could be the odd good little spells of swells. I'll be back in the unit tomorrow and this week so drop in between 9.30 and 12.30 and in the afternoons between 2.00 and 4.30. For more information on anything surf or surfboard, please call 01208 863962 or email: email@example.com
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Media Advisory: Woolly Mammoth Announces Return of The Second City With AMERICA ALL BETTER, 7/9-8/4
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company will welcome back Chicago's acclaimed The Second City with its fifth collaboration, America All Better!!, July 9 - August 4, 2013.
Following sell-out runs of Barack Stars, Barack Stars: The Wrath of Rahm, A Girl's Guide to Washington Politics, and Spoiler Alert: Everybody Dies, Chicago's The Second City returns to Woolly this summer with their newest show about politics, high school, the economy, time-travel, race, online dating, and everything else: America All Better!!
2012: The economy's in the dumps. Unemployment is sky high. The middle class is disappearing. A national poll reveals that Americans prefer cockroaches to Congress.
2013: Haven't you heard? Obama's been re-elected. The economy is on the rebound (sort of). Marijuana and gay marriage are legal (kind of). America, now you're All Better!!
"Woolly Mammoth is proud to welcome Chicago's legendary The Second City back to our theatre for the fifth time," says Artistic Director Howard Shalwitz. "The material in their new show will represent the best of The Second City's comedy from the past year, plus brand new sketches reflecting the zaniness of American politics and social relations at the dawning of Obama's historic second term. The voters have spoken-so, why doesn't it seem to make any difference??? The stock market is zooming-so, why does everyone feel so poor??? These and other vexing ironies will be hilariously dissected by a high-energy cast from the nation's capital and the Windy City."
Building upon a deep artistic collaboration modeled by last season's holiday hit, Spoiler Alert: Everybody Dies, America All Better!! will unite Woolly Company Members, Washington, DC performers, and actors from Chicago's famed The Second City. Woolly Company Member Colin K. Bills (The Convert, Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, A Bright New Boise) will design the scenic and lighting elements of the production.
Tickets are now available for pre-sale to Woolly subscribers and flex pass buyers. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on April 22, 2013.
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By Patrick Gower
The battle for the Labour Party leadership went into overdrive today, with a showdown between David Shearer and his rival David Cunliffe, at the party's annual conference.
Mr Cunliffe said he was ready for MPs to vote as soon as possible to test Mr Shearer's popularity, and a fired up Mr Shearer fought for his job in front of the party faithful.
Mr Shearer has a simple dream.
"I'm focussed on leading Labour to victory in 2014," he says.
But Mr Cunliffe is mounting what is effectively a leadership challenge, by refusing to endorse Mr Shearer again today.
"Until you do that, the race is on," says Mr Cunliffe. "And I am not going to have the Labour Party's internal process dictated by you or anybody else."
So Mr Cunliffe won't endorse, which is code for game on. Mr Cunliffe simply can't hide his ambition, and Mr Shearer made a coded attack of his own on that.
"We have to show New Zealanders we are more focussed on their ambitions than on our own," says Mr Shearer.
Mr Cunliffe's power play has followed new rules that will see a leadership contest triggered if a minority 40 percent of Labour MPs refuse to endorse Mr Shearer in a February vote.
3 News contacted all 34 Labour MPs. The 40 percent trigger point is 14 MPs.
Fifteen are refusing to say, and therefore potentially in Camp Cunliffe. That would trigger it. Nineteen are believed to be in Camp Shearer. He needs to get to 21 to see off the challenge.
So it is incredibly close. It could go either way.
Mr Cunliffe is clearly confident. He wants the February vote held right now. And yes, of course he is refusing to endorse Mr Shearer.
"That is a matter for the caucus," says Mr Cunliffe. "It doesn't matter how many times you ask me that question, I am going to give you the very same answer."
And Mr Shearer is refusing to say if he will take up the challenge of an early vote.
"We have some issues to deal with inside the Labour Party," says Mr Shearer. "I will deal with those in my own time."
Mr Shearer's speech centred on a new Labour policy called "KiwiBuild".
It has pledged to build 100,000 entry-level houses in a 10-year programme, costing $1.5 billion. They'll sell for about $300,000 each.
Today was Mr Shearer's strongest performance yet. Problem for him is Mr Cunliffe, and his clearly extensive support in the wider party completely hijacked the occasion. It's difficult to know if Mr Shearer will stay leader or return to being member for Mount Albert.
So the conference from hell is over, but the battle to stay leader is only just beginning.
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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Chicken Potpie
Whenever my father used to go on business trips, my mother would pull out the Stouffer's. Besides the classic mac-n-cheese, turkey tetrazzini was my favorite. It wasn't until I was an adult that I had chicken potpie and all I could think was how much it tasted like the frozen TV dinner.
The flavors, the creamy texture, the warmth all brought me home, but could I convince myself that a gluten-free, dairy-free version could be just as good or even better than the original? With this recipe, I'm sold. My friends and I are playing with ratios again as part of the Gluten-Free Ratio Rally. What's the Gluten-Free Ratio Rally? We're a group of food bloggers and cookbook authors committed to baking with ratios. This month's assignment: pie. Thanks, Lisa, from Gluten Free Canteen, for being our host! Please check Lisa's site for the complete list of bloggers with links to their pie recipes.
Me and my ratio: After playing around in the kitchen with various ratios, this one made me (and my family) the happiest. It's easy to remember, too. Feel free to have fun with the ratios. It will depend ever so slightly on the ratio of grains and starches in your gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. Also, just in case, I've included cup and spoon measurements if that's what you're more comfortable with.
4 parts flour
2 parts fat
1 part egg
Here's what everyone else is baking:
TR from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies Chocolate Mousse Pie
Jean Layton from Gluten-Free Doctor Cheese Crusted Apple Pie
Charissa from Zest Bakery Apple Galette with Pisco Soaked Golden Raisins
Kate from katealicecookbook Kale & Zucchini Tart
Jenn from Jenn Cuisine Sweet Potato and Duck Pot Pie
Caleigh from Gluten Free[k] Leek and Potato Pie
Rachel from The Crispy Cook Maple Walnut Pie
Gretchen from kumquat deep dish chocolate bourbon pecan pie
Claire from Gluten Freedom Autumn Pumpkin Spice Pie
Morri from Meals With Morri Spinach – Prosciutto Ricotta Quiche & Muffin Tin Pie Variations
Caneel from Mama Me Gluten Free Green Tomato Pie
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For the filling:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 carrots—peeled, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
¼ cup peas, thawed if frozen
One 8-ounce container sliced mushrooms
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons Silvana's Kitchen Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour, plus more for dusting
1¼ cups nondairy creamer or heavy cream
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
For the crust:
1¾ cups (245g) Silvana's Kitchen Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour, plus more for dusting
¼ teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (117g) frozen buttery sticks or unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 egg (58g), lightly beaten, plus 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
- Make the filling: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, peas, mushrooms, ¾ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle the flour blend on top; stir for 1 minute. Stir in the creamer and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken and thyme; season with salt, if needed. Pour the filling into a greased 9-inch pie pan.
- Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 375°. In a food processor, combine the flour blend, salt and buttery sticks and pulse until coarse crumbs form. Add the beaten egg; pulse until the dough almost forms a ball. Remove the dough and gather it into a ball.
- Place a piece of plastic wrap on a clean surface. Lightly dust with flour blend and place the dough on top, sprinkle with more flour and cover with another piece of plastic wrap. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 10-inch circle. Remove the plastic wrap on top of the dough. Flip the dough on top of the pie filling and remove the plastic wrap. Trim any excess dough, crimp crust edges together. Brush the dough with the egg wash and make 3 slits on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet; bake until golden, about 1 hour.
If you're not baking the pie right away, cover with plastic wrap; chill in the fridge.
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As always, Silvana, you made a delish dish.
Sounds like divine comfort food. Great job for the GF Ratio Rally!
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I'm with Erin. We will be over soon! That looks fabulous. I love chicken pot pie. We grew up with the tiny frozen pot pies (cheap and easy) but I love the homemade version so much more. Yum.
Chicken potpie–we are officially now ready for the winter and a warm fireplace.
I was a little late to the rally but my pie is now posted
Yay for another pot pie!! Looks absolutely amazing 🙂
I think I am going to have to convince someone to bake this for me while I am still on bed rest…
I don't know how you find the time to do this and that lovely magazine of yours!
Well I made your Chicken Pot Pie for dinner last night and am back to report… it was fantastic! I also used a version of your crust, as the one I came up with is only good for a dessert with all that sugar… But we had my Mock Apple Pie for dessert!! And I am making more mini Pot Pies for lunch this afternoon. I love this recipe! THANK YOU!! I had really been missing the childhood flavor of those frozen pies and yours taste divine.
~Mrs. R
Sounds so yummy! Great recipe, yumm…
Is there a substitute for the creamer/heavy cream?
I've been looking for a chicken pie recipe. This looks great, I can't wait to try it!
In response to Janis, MimicCreme is a great substitute for heavy cream in recipes. Will also be trying EnerG egg replacer. Can't wait to try this. thanks
I loved the individual Turkey Potpies from your book and was wondering if I could just make one big pie instead. It looks like the exact same recipe. I like that it is not soupy, but my husband was raised on the frozen ones, so I will be adding more liquid. You also use rice milk in the book recipe, not heavy cream. Is heavy cream not a dairy? Thanks for all that you do, because my family is all the happier since I was directed to your book.
Cant wait to try this!!! Is there crust on the bottom as well? It says to crimp the crust edges together but it also says to pour the filling into a greased pie pan before making the crust?


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I have looked everywhere....and of course all in the wrong places...how do you make the erase tool really erase...not just rearrange the lines
To Corel Draw, the object you created has a fill and the eraser will behave as Diane showed with the magenta stars. I think you want the eraser tool to behave as if you had drawn an outline on paper with a pencil; it would have no fill. To do that in Draw, the object must have the outline broken apart so that it no longer has a fill. To do that, use the shape tool and right click on a node. From the dropdown menu select 'Break Apart'. Now the eraser tool will act as if it is acting on just an ouline, which it is. - Scotty
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If you are trying to erase part of a raster image then you must erase in photo paint. If it is vecto, then scotty has the answer. You can go to your tools and unselect the treat objects as filled.
edited for calling it create objects as filled rather than treat objects as filled.
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You can erase it in draw but your image will still be the same size, if you want to really delete that part of the image it must be done in photo paint otherwise you are just masking it in draw and not truly erasing it.
To touch more on what i'm saying here, do me a favor and bring in a bitmap image and simply grab your eraser tool and erase half of your image, now go into your bitmaps and edit bitmap. You will notice that it brings up the entire image in photo paint! That is because you never truly erased any of the bitmap, you can also notice this by looking at the file size of your bitmap before, and after erasing by going to your resample tool in bitmaps, you will notice that after erasing any of the image that the file size is still the same.
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As of mid-December, the city received at least 15 applications, according to Public Information Officer Kevin Keller.
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The buy is a major departure for the low tech, plain-vanilla franchises that Buffett usually buys.
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MN Owls 4, Rochester Ice Hawks 3 (shootout)
On Friday, Sept. 23 at the Isanti Arena, the Owls led most of the game with but an unfortunate bounce with 59 seconds remaining in regulation allowed the Ice Hawks to tie the game at 3-3. The overtime was fast paced 4-on-4 action but after 5 minutes the game was still tied sending it into a shootout. The Ice Hawks jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the best-of-five shootout format. With the Owls down to their last two shooters, they needed to score which they did while Austin Campbell was key to keeping the Ice Hawks off the score sheet. The shootout went to sudden death where the Owls won the game with the extra goal.
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Rochester Ice Hawks 4, MN Owls 1
The second game of the home-and-away series on Saturday, Sept. 24 with the Rochester was also the Hawks' home opener, so they came out strong and scored early at 11:11 of the first period. The Owls fought back with a late goal at 18:06 of the first period by Shawn McElroy (Assists: Taylor Bargar, Jess "Bubba" Engquist). Unfortunately that was all the Owls could get by Rochester goalie Jordan Potosky as the Owls fell to the Ice Hawks 4-1.
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On Sept. 25, the Owls started off the game strong but found themselves behind at 14:56 of the first period before Matt Strang (Assist: Kolton Kahoot) tied the game at 18:05 of the first. Edina took the lead again at 6:30 of the second before Sheldon Kihle (assist: Taylor Bargar, Blake Jorenby) score at 18:49 of the second. The Lakers took the lead once again at 17:34 of the third and the Owls were unable to tie the game even though they maintained pressure for the remainder of the game.
Goalie/Saves: Brad Jerzewski faced 40 shots on goal
After the Owls' second weekend of the regular season they sit tied for 2nd place with four other teams in the MNJHL.
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Browse your local café menu over brunch and you'll likely see at least one meal touting its gluten-free status: gluten-free pancakes, gluten-free salads, gluten-free brownies and cakes…
So what is gluten, and why is it suddenly considered so evil?
Gluten is a protein found in cereal grains, wheat, barley and rye. In simple terms, it is responsible for making our food exactly how we like it -- it gives pizza dough its stretch, makes bread spongy and light, and allows sauces and soups to thicken up.
For some, such as those who have a genuine gluten intolerance, such as coeliac disease sufferers, going gluten-free is a must. Eating gluten causes a range of unpleasant and downright painful symptoms in these people, from bloating and fatigue through to abdominal pain, chronic diarrhoea and anaemia.
Around 1 per cent of the population has this rare digestive disorder, according to Coeliacs Australia, but they're not the only ones stocking up on gluten-free goods at the supermarket.
Cutting gluten from the daily diet has become the latest trend in weight loss circles, although dietician Shelley Case cautions that simply cutting gluten from your diet isn't likely to get you far.
"Going gluten-free doesn't necessarily equal healthy -- especially if people yank wholegrain foods from their diets and replace them with gluten-free brownies," she explains.
"And without gluten to bind food together, food manufacturers often use more fat and sugar to make the product more palatable."
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