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As of July 2017, Google reported having 1.2 billion users of Gmail. As of Q2 of 2017, 87.7% of mobile OS devices were running on Android (see Statista) and you need an account with Google to set up every android device, and similarly, about nine out of every ten CVs I see from freelance translators has a gmail address as a primary email contact listing. Why is this important to note? In November 2017, Google published a year-long study (see Google) in conjunction with UC Berkley and the International Computer Science Institute where they found that hackers steal about 250,000 passwords per week (see Mashable).
Securing communication (a.k.a. whisper, don't shout)
On 1 April 2004, Google launched Gmail: a free, ad-supported email service that has grown to be our key to access all of Google's services. As of July 2017, Google reports having 1.2 billion users of gmail. Your Gmail login helps Google track your browsing history with chrome, track where you're going and where you have been with Maps, track what you have watched on YouTube, track what you say at home with Google Home, track who you talk to with Hangouts, track what interests you in the real world (IRL) with Photos, and the list continues to grow.
ATA57 LT-1 Language Technology and the Sharing Economy
My apologies for not writing in a while. I've been busy at work and with work preparing for the 57th ATA Conference in San Francisco.
If you attended and want the slides, they can be found on SlideShare and below.
If you would like to watch a video of the presentation, it can be found on YouTube and below.
Thank you!
Freelancers: Directories
When it comes to advertising, the first step is strengthening outlets that already exist. Most professional organizations have online directories available for anyone looking for a service provider. When project managers are looking to a hire a new contractor, many turn to these professional association directories first, under the assumption that a provider found there would be one who adheres to a code of professional ethics (see ATA's The Code). Since many Project Managers look at these directories first, it would therefore make sense to keep these as available and up-to-date as possible, especially since this is a paid service that comes with membership. Additionally, this is the first topic in the series because your directory entry is one that can be linked to on other advertising outlets.
Compilation of all ATA Chapters Series posts
For your convenience, below are teasers and links to all the posts regarding ATA Chapters. Please do like, share, and comment. Your contributions will help the entire association move forward.
Attracting New Members to ATA
I believe membership in the national association should be less of an issue, but in order to do that, we need to re-envision the role of ATA's Chapters or Affiliates from a local organization of translators advancing professional development to ATA's street team or ground crew. Read more.
Recruiting New Members
While they may not be set meetings with agenda or set topics of discussion, social events are pivotal to the feeling members get in regards to the organization as a whole. These do not need to be lavish banquets and grand galas; they can be as simple as a happy hour or dinner meetup. And while business may not be the goal of the party, when profession is the common ground, it inevitably comes up. Read more.
The Website
Creating a website can be a daunting task if you don't know where to start. It can be as simple as a modified wordpress blog website and as complex as a professionally created site that is specifically designed to manage the affairs of an organization with members. Read more.
The Blog
A regularly updated, thoroughly tagged and categorized blog (if the site allows for it) is the main source of up-to-date content on your website. It, aside from social media updates from a plug-in, should be the most frequently changing page of content. Read more.
Social Media
People browsing Facebook aren't looking for a blog article, that's why Facebook Notes never really took off. At most, a Facebook post for an organization should have a maximum of 3-4 sentences and if those sentences can be accompanied by a photo or video, even better. Any longer than 3-4 sentences, and no one will read it. Read more.
The Podcast
Podcasting is a great way to offer varied content on your website and social media accounts. Aside from photos, audio/visual content is nice because it either gives the eyes a rest or gives one's audience something to look at besides text for fifteen minutes to an hour. Read more.
The Webinar
[Webinars] essentially function as standalone presentation where the presenter and the attendees do not need to be in the same place. Because of that, no venue is needed and people do not need to allot travel time in accommodating the presentation. Read more.
The Newsletter
… in 2016, the hard copy chapter newsletter has gone the way of the printed chapter directory, or at least it should have by now. … A volunteer, board member or not, should not be spending hours upon hours laying out a monthly or quarterly newsletter. If it's longer than three or four pages, no one is reading the whole thing. The newsletter is not worth that much of the volunteer's time and the format should be optimized to take advantage of technology. Read more.
The Conference
Attendees may or may not take what the speakers have to share to heart, but the lasting impression of the conference, and the determining factor in whether or not the attendee attends in the future is the experience they had at the previous ones. Read more.
ATA Chapters: The Conference
My apologies for the tardiness of this post, I had an unexpected family emergency two weeks ago that prevented me from writing for a while. Now that that has calmed down, I've finally found the time to finish up this last blog post in this ATA Chapters series.
So, this is the last piece of this series and I've loved addressing these issues over the past nine weeks. I truly believe that we can resolve the membership issue in ATA at the Chapter level and that we should. There are a few chapters that, if they put the time and effort in, they could turn around their nearly dying chapters and make them into a living, vibrant organizations again.


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Hillsdale's Jennings Dining Set is the perfect industrial statement piece. The table is dominating on its own with distressed walnut, trimmed with brown metal, studded detailing around the top, and foot bar at the bottom. The classic parson chair is given a modern makeover in the Emerson Fabric Chair. Clean lines, neutral beige fabrics and a streamlined form make this an easy-going accompaniment to the Jennings Dining Table.
- Table has a Distressed Walnut wood finish
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- Table is trimmed with brown metal, studded detailing
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Pre-Med Club
If Pre-Med students can be any major, how do you find other Pre-Med students?
You are encouraged to join the Eastern University Health and Medical Club, which meets twice monthly (usually Mondays at 10 AM in McInnis 312). The student president and the faculty advisor (Dr. Maria Fichera) work together to provide Pre-Med students with many enriching opportunities. The club visits local medical schools in the area to attend their open houses, and invites guest speakers to campus to talk about such issues as balancing career and personal life, medical ethics, and opportunities for medical missionaries. Furthermore, the club provides the opportunity for students to discuss questions about the MCAT, science courses and the application process. All Eastern University students interested in medical, veterinary, and dental schools as well as other careers in the health professions or sciences are invited to join the Eastern University Health and Medical Club.
Earthkeepers Club
Earthkeepers is a group of Eastern University students devoted to promoting proper stewardship of God's creation through education and service. They believe they are called to answer and fulfill a mandate handed down to us by God: to live as loving and responsible stewards of the earth and to work toward the health and harmony of creation. This student-run group is focused on promoting service opportunities on Eastern's campus. Some of these service opportunities include campus work-days, restoration of natural areas on campus, improving walking trails, and building and caring for the on-campus garden. Members of Earthkeepers, in partnership with SIFE, have secured donations for the majority of supplies need to build the raised-bed garden that is located near the greenhouse on Eastern's St. Davids campus. In coming semesters, students will have the opportunity to work in the garden, benefit from fresh produce grown on campus, and perhaps be supported by garden internships.
Earthkeepers have a strong partnership with the Natural Areas Committee and Interns on campus and frequently work with them for campus work days. Additionally, members of Earthkeepers have attended Renewal Summits and other Christian-minded environmental meetings. Aside from their work on campus, Earthkeepers also plan at least one camping trip a year for the members of the group. Other projects that Earthkeepers have worked with include building bird and bat houses and putting them on campus, bringing guest speakers to campus, organizing prayer events, educating other students about environmental concerns, and participating in Homecoming events. Currently, they are focusing on the garden construction and examining the feasibility for adding an apiary to Eastern's St. Davids campus.
Summer Internship Program with "Philly Futures" High School Seniors
For over ten years, the Eastern University Biology Department and current Biology majors have partnered with Philadelphia Futures to provide an intensive environmental science internship program each summer. This opportunity is offered to 25 rising high school seniors from Philadelphia, who participate in the Philadelphia Futures Sponsor-A-Scholar program. The internship runs for three days a week, over a period of four weeks in July. Students explore environmental science through field work at the Gulph Creek Watershed and hands on research and lab work at the Eastern University campus in St. Davids under the direction of Dr. Ben Dube. The program culminates with students presenting scientific research reports to their peers.
The Eastern Philly Futures summer program provides high school students with valuable research skills and laboratory experience, which can help determine if a future major in Biology is something they want to pursue. It also exposes students to the college environment in a relaxed atmosphere. The summer program is fully funded through Philadelphia Futures. Eastern University science majors can assist Dr. Dube as teacher's assistants in the lab for a small stipend. To find out more about Philadelphia Futures see http://www.philadelphiafutures.org/home.


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Deborah Abela
Deborah trained as a teacher and completed a BA (Comm) before becoming writer/producer of a children's TV show at Network TEN. After 7 years she left to write over 20 books for children, including the Max Remy Superspy and Jasper Zammit (Soccer Legend) series and New City, the sequel to her bestselling, Grimsdon. Teresa, A New Australian, was inspired by her dad, who, with a million other refugees, made the journey to Australia after the devastation of WW2 and her latest book is The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee, which came about because of her year 4 teacher Ms Gray and her love of words.
Deb's won awards for her books, including an Outstanding International Book Award in the USA and the 2013 Maurice Saxby Award for services to Children's Literature. She is an ambassador for Room to Read and Books In Homes. www.deborahabela.com


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SHEPHERDSTOWN -- The annual Rubber Ducky Classic originally scheduled for July 21 was rescheduled for Saturday, due to the heavy rainfall on the day of the race. The fundraiser for Good Shepherd Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers did not fare well on the make-up date either, as rain throughout the day kept most would-be supporters away.
The Classic, a traditional and significant fundraiser for Good Shepherd, involves individuals purchasing yellow rubber ducks, which are then dropped into Town Run in front of McMurran Hall to make their way toward the Little House, where they are captured via netting placed across the flowing waters.
According to program manager Kris Cline, Town Run is typically filled with little yellow ducks.
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The top three ducks were placed separately from the hundreds of ducks making their way from German Street to the Little House. Photo by Toni Milbourne.
"This year we only sold a little over 200," Kline said. "We normally sell around 700 ducks."
Only a handful of individuals were on hand to see the ducks make their way through the rapidly raging waters of Town Run. Within a matter of minutes, the ducks had flowed past the German Street starting point, down the waterfall and into the waiting nets at the Little House.
The first three ducks reaching the net won prizes for their buyers. The owner of the first duck to cross the finish line pocketed $300, while the second place duck's owner won $200 and the third place duck's owner garnered $100. The names of the winners were not immediately available following the race on Saturday; however, the lucky duck winning numbers were No. 156 for first place; No. 5 for second and No. 153 for third. Individuals were to be contacted after Good Shepherd opened on Monday.
According to Kline, Good Shepherd went ahead with the race despite Saturday's rain, because the ducks had previously been sold in July.
"We wanted to honor the people's purchases," Kline said. "It's important that when Good Shepherd hosts an event that offers compensation to someone, that we follow through."
Ducks had been available for purchase prior to the originally scheduled July date at all banks in Shepherdstown. The presale at the banks was a new practice for the race, one that Kline said will continue in the future.
"Ducks will be for sale at upcoming Classics at the banks and on the day of the race as normal," Kline said. "We normally sell 90 percent of the ducks on the day of the race."
All proceeds from the event benefit Good Shepherd Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers' medical equipment lending program, according to director Paula Marrone-Reese.
In addition to this program, Good Shepherd offers free volunteer services including transportation, visiting, reassurance calls, yard work, medical equipment loans and fix-it projects to the seniors and/or disabled citizens of Jefferson County. The Good Shepherd Caregivers strive to promote independence, dignity, security and quality of life among elderly, disabled, frail and home-bound residents of our county, regardless of income or family circumstances.
For more information on volunteering or using the services offered by Good Shepherd Caregivers, or to donate to the organization, call 304-876-3325 or email email@example.com.


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RoadGhost400 posted a topic in Novabench ResultsHoping for some good advice. My daughters MacBook Air got OJ spilled on keyboard and stopped working. Sent it back to BestBuy who said it needed a complete rebuild. When they returned the Mac it surprising started to work. I had reinstalled Office and it limped along. Keys are a little sticky but work. The issue is that it is very slow and I don't know if there are any utilities that can resolve or if a small amount of work is needed on hardware - I do not want to pay for a rebuild as it costs more than buying new. Below are my NovaBench results. Grateful for any advice you can offer. MacBook Air (MacBookAir6,2) Intel Core i5 @ 1400 MHz 4 GB - DDR3 @ 1600 MHz Intel HD Graphics 5000 NovaBench Score: 151 2015-12-12 22:26:27 +0000 Mac OS X 10.10.2 Intel Core i5 @ 1400 MHz Graphics Card: Intel HD Graphics 5000 4096 MB System Ram (Score: 97) - RAM Speed: 567 MB/s CPU Test (Score: 30) - Floating Point Operations/Second: 9762192 - Integer Operations/Second: 18393768 - MD5 Hashes Calculated/Second: 73828 Graphics Test (Score: 15) - 3D Frames Per Second: 37 Hardware Test (Score: 9) - Primary Partition Capacity: 11 GB - Drive Write Speed: 22 MB/s


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Summer is officially here and we are rejoicing with some great Spring and Summer teas from the tea gardens of Darjeeling, India. And their variety is quite astounding. My ideas of what is a Darjeeling tea seem to be changing daily, as evidenced by some recent tea experiences.
Our Recent Experiences
Selecting teas to carry on our online store can be quite a process. We do our utmost to sort the wheat from the chaff, as the saying goes, that is, the excellent from the so-so. After all, our focus is premium fine teas! In that vein, we reviewed samples of a number of Darjeeling teas to select ones worthy of that reputation. The results have been very satisfying and will be featured on our store soon.
- Rohini Tea Estate 2015 First Flush Darjeeling Tea – FTGFOP 1 Jethi Kupi – made of the earliest first flush of the tea garden, very light tasting tea.
- Rohini Tea Estate 2015 First Flush Darjeeling Tea – Exotic AV-2 Clonal – very special, made from their AV-2 Clonal tea plants (AV-2 stands for Ambari Vegetative 2). Very light in flavor, smooth with a characteristic fruity tang.
- Giddapahar 2015 First Flush Darjeeling Tea – SFTGFOP 1 CL TPY (Special Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe #1 Clonal Tippy) – careful plucking assures the best leaves and a delicate, pure tea.
- Giddapahar 2015 First Flush Darjeeling Tea – Limited-edition Hand-rolled AV-2 Clonal – super special tea made from their AV-2 Clonal tea plants (AV-2 stands for Ambari Vegetative 2), smooth buttery mouthfeel, fruity aroma in the dry leaves, pale yellow liquid with a fruity aftertaste. A second infusion retained that fruity quality.
We also just tried some more samples, with equally satisfying results and hope to have one or more of these featured soon:
- Castleton Moonlight 1F 2015 – Dry – nutty, vegetal aroma. Liquid – smooth mouthfeel, fruity, nutty.
- Arya Royal Moonbeam 2F 2015 – Dry – nutty, roasty, fruity. Liquid – rich, fruity, roasty, should be good with milk. THE BEST OF THE LOT
- Arya Spring Diamond 1F 2015 – Dry – darker color, more roasty/peanutty aroma. Liquid – fruity, roasty, dark & strong enough to add milk. Leaves after infusing – highly roasty, almost coffee-like aroma
- Arya Ruby 1F 2015 – Dry – darker color, nutty aroma. Liquid – roasty, even better for adding milk. Leaves after infusing – roasty coffee-like aroma.
- Singbulli Clonal Thunder 2F 2015 – Dry – fruity, nutty aroma. Liquid – fruity aroma, taste is more roasty, should be good with milk. Leaves – fruity aroma.
- Singbulli Emperor 1F 2015 – Dry – nutty aroma. Liquid – roasty, fruity, nutty, tangy.
Other Varieties of Teas from Darjeeling Available
Darjeeling Tea is mostly produced using an orthodox method that keeps the leaves whole during the production and is classified by size and quality as follows:
- Whole leaf in either Super Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe (SFTGFOP) or Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe (FTGFOP).
- Broken leaf in Fine Tippy Golden Broken Orange Pekoe (FTGBOP), Tippy Golden Broken Orange Pekoe (TGBOP), Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe (FBOP), and Broken Orange Pekoe (BOP).
- Fannings in Golden Flowery Orange Fannings (GFOF) and Golden Orange Fannings (GOF).
There are three or four periods of active growth during the year. These are called flushes.
- First Flush (Late February to mid April) – the liquid is a light translucent color with a mild astringent flavor, and distinctive fragrant floral aroma.
- Second Flush (May to June) – a world renowned tea that is more vivid in color and appearance than the first flush and produces a mature and mellow flavor where the famous "Darjeeling Muscatel" quality is pronounced; it also has a full bodied aroma.
- Monsoon Flush (July to September) – used for breakfast blends due to it's darker color and stronger flavor and aroma and because connoisseurs think the leaves picked during the rainy season are thought to hold too much water.
- Autumn Flush (October to November) – a delicate, yet a silvery and glimmering character and a light brownish tinge or gentle copper glow in the liquid.
One thing that surprises people who've been drinking teas from Darjeeling for years is that they produce the same array as other tea gardens:
- Black – The most common and traditional form, known for years and produced by almost all the gardens in Darjeeling, goes through all the stages of orthodox processing (i.e. withering or machine drying, rolling, fermenting, sorting etc.). 100% oxidized, fully dried up and then carefully cut up to absorb more oxygen. The liquid is darker in color and flavor ranges from fruity, nutty, and flowery to spicy.
- Green – Dried and steamed but not oxidized, so many of the natural beneficial chemicals are retained. The liquid is usually light green in color and not suitable for adding milk. Use water heated to about the same temperature as for other green teas to avoid bitterness. Cost wise, compared with other green teas, especially those from Japan, this tea offers the best value and delivers a wonderful flavor.
- Oolong – Similar to the traditional Chinese tea and in terms of oxidation it is between black tea and green tea. The leaves are hard withered and semi oxidized, and the types are Clonal and China (the original bushes and seeds were from China but that was so long ago that they are now being replaced with clonals having similar properties).
- White – The most delicate Darjeeling tea commanding the highest price. Hand picked, dried in the sun, and hand rolled. Infuses a pale golden liquid with a hint of natural sweetness.
The Champagne of Pure Delight
Darjeeling teas are often called the "champagne of teas." You can indulge to your heart's content. No inebriation. Just pure pleasure.


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Contractor Documents and Their Use in Home Construction
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When thinking about starting a new project such as a remodel on your current home or if you are thinking about building a new house there are a few things you need to have in place before the workers can pound the first hammer. Some of those things you are able to get yourself, while others you need to have your contractor bring in. Things like contractor documents that pertain to building codes and standards. Your home needs to be built to specific standards so it is not only safe, but that it meets the federal and state codes that are in place for the current year.
Contractor Documents can be obtained online, but you want to be sure that you get them from a reputable vendor such as Construction Book Express. Using a site like this can make sure you are getting the correct documents and that you will be up to code on all your building standards. There are documents out there for everything you need; plumbing and electrical as well as documents to make sure that the vision for your home is being properly carried out by the contractor. They also carry all types of books and also tests you can take if you are a contractor or builder to be up to date on all your certifications. So be sure to check out www.ConstructionBook.com for all of your building and construction needs before your next big project.
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[JURIST] John Demjanjuk [JURIST news archive], a retired Ohio autoworker convicted of being an accessory to over 28,000 murders as a guard at a Nazi extermination camp, died in a nursing home Saturday at the age of 91. Demjanjuk, who was born in Ukraine and later became a US citizen, was convicted in a German court [JURIST report] in May and sentenced to five years in prison. The judge, however, ordered his release because of his age so that he could receive proper care while the verdict was being appealed. He maintained until his death, as did his son in an interview after his death [AP report] Saturday, that he was an innocent Soviet POW who was framed by Germany. Demjanjuk's trial was likely the last of the Nazi war crimes trials.
After being convicted in May, Demjanjuk filed a request in a US court to determine whether the US government withheld evidence that the Nazi ID card used against him could have been a fake made by Soviets. In May 2010 a German judge denied a motion to dismiss [JURIST report] the charges due to lack of evidence. He was found fit to stand trial [JURIST report] in that court in October 2009 against allegations by Demjanjuk and his family that he was too old and sick to go through a trial. He was deported to Germany [JURIST report] from the US in May 2009 after the US Supreme Court refused to hear his appeal of a 2005 deportation order [JURIST reports] by a US Chief Immigration Judge.


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Instant Poha Idlis are soft, delicious, and the best part is instant.
If you are like me wondering at the crack of dawn what to make for breakfast before what feels like the hungry horde descends on you then look no further make soft poha idli.
Idlis are a common feature in my household. So much that Apeksha, my elder daughter, refuses breakfast. The other one mindlessly follows her sister. Husband and father-in-law are idli fans but do not care much about me "messing around" with idlis.
Hubby favourite idli is Butter Idli, and the most difficult to make as it is temperamental. Then he loves the regular idli.
So this Monday it is Mayuri's turn to decide on themes for FoodieMondayBlogHop. Today happens to be our #188 Idly Medley. Mayuri suggested we make idlis without rice the concession we had was we can use dal. Knowing Mayuri I know she will dish out amazingly delicious idli with a beautiful photograph to go with it. Want me to justify my statement? Look at this amazing picture of Rava Idli here.
So I was not worried I had a delicious idli in mind a whole grain one but the thing needs rice so I decided to substitute with quinoa. And the idli flopped miserably to add to hubby's woes I forgot to add salt to the batter. That is the time when hubby said please do not mess around with idli.
Then I made another poha idli that really was a gooey mess. He was teasing me calling it idli fudge but he ate it. Looking at him I too quietly ate it. It did not taste bad only appearances was a mess.
Now I knew I was in serious trouble if I wanted to participate in the idly medley(as if Ithat is an option). I tried one small plate of instant Poha idli from this place and loved it. But since the theme condition said no rice I made a second one with Bombay rava. Needless to say, the rice rava one was fantastic but no pictures.
Since tomorrow Hubby has to go in for an angiogram I have no time to redo and add pictures. I will update the post with round idlis hopefully after his procedure.
Instant Poha Idli
- 1 cup rava roasted lightly
- 1/2 cup poha | beaten rice thick
- 1 cup curd slightly sour
- A pinch of Eno fruit salt
- Salt as per your taste
- In a sieve add the poha and wash it under running water till the water runs clear.
- Transfer to a medium sized bowl and add the curds and the rava and give it a good mix. Add a teaspoon or 2 of water if the mixture is too dry.
- After about 5 to 10 minutes run the immersion blender or transfer to a mixer jar and grind till the mixture is a fine homogenous mixture. Use a little water if needed.
- Transfer back to the same bowl if you have used the mixer jar. Add salt and mix well.
- Get the cooker ready by adding sufficient water in the base and start heating the water. Remember to remove the valve/weight from the cooker lid.
- Add water, if needed, to make a thick dropping consistency.
- Grease the idli mould with ghee, oil and add the batter in the mould.
- Once the water is boiling rapidly place the idli stand in the cooker. Cover with the lid.
- Steam the idli only for 10 - 12 minutes. Do not overcook the idlis.
- Once you remove the idlis from the cooker let it stand for 2 minutes.
- Remove to a bowl or directly to a plate.
- Serve it with spicy chutney and sambar.
- You can also use a greased plate like I have to make your idlis. To make things interesting for a child then use a cookie cutter to cut the idlis.
- Poha| Avalakki| beaten rice can be any variety thin, thick or medium. I generally stock the thick kind.
To celebrate World Idli Day members of FoodieMonday/Bloghop Group made some delicious, soft and innovative idlis. They've used alternate grains like quinoa, oats, almond meal, only lentils, rice flakes, soya, semolina, millets, buckwheat to make the idlis. Please check out their recipes by clicking on the links.
Instant Oat Rava Idli by Kalyani
Oats and Almond Meal Vegetable Idli by Preethi
Kachipuram Idli/ Kovli Idli by Priya
Cornmeal Oats Soya Vegetable Idli by Sujata
Instant Ragi/Nachni Idlis by Swati
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|Dr. Osamah Rasheed Al Jumaily
Dr. Osamah Al Jumaily is a Consultant Urologist with over 20 years of distinguished medical career spanning across countries. Dr. Osamah completed his MBCHB from University of Baghdad - Iraq in 1992 and medical specialisation in 1998 from Iraqi Board of Urology. He became Member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MRCS) in 2005. He then completed his Fellowship in Minimal Invasive Surgery followed by Diploma in Laparoscopic Urological Surgery from Université de Strasbourg – France in 2012. In 2017, he added another education qualification to enrich career by completing Clinical Fellowship from department of Urology - University of Toronto, Canada.
Dr. Osamah started his career as an intern, Resident House officer in Medical City Teaching Center, Baghdad – Iraq. Amongst many other notable medical institutions, he was also associated with Sheikh Khalifa Medical City – Abu Dhabi as Acting Consultant Urologist. He is associated with Nadia Medical Centre as a visiting Consultant from 2011. Prior to joining Nadia Medical Centre as full time Consultant in 2017, he was last associated with Men's Health Institute, Toronto, Canada as Consultant Urologist.
As Urol-Surgeon he promotes and practices Infertility Surgeries, male reproductive medicine & andrology and kidney transplantation amongst many other procedures.
He has presented at multiple conferences and remains involved in chapters and multiple articles and continue to contribute passionately towards creating awareness programs for managing one's own health.
Dr. Osamah speaks Arabic and English.
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Nice girls not one with a defect, cellophane shrink-wrapped, so correct. Red dogs under illegal legs. She looks so good that he gets down and begs. She is watching the detectives. "ooh, he's so cute!" She is watching the detectives when they shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot. They beat him up until the teardrops start, but he can't be wounded 'cause he's got no heart. Long shot of that jumping sign, Invisible shivers running down my spine. Cut the baby taking off her clothes. Close-up of the sign that says,"We never close" You snatch a tune, you match a cigarette, She pulls the eyes out with a face like a magnet. I don't know how much more of this I can take. She's filing her nails while they're dragging the lake. chorus You think you're alone until you realize you're in it. Now fear is here to stay. Love is here for a visit. They call it instant justice when it's past the legal limit. Someone's scratching at the window. I wonder who is it? The detectives come to check if you belong to the parents who are ready to hear the worst about their daughter's disappearance. Though it nearly took a miracle to get you to stay, it only took my little fingers to blow you away. Just like watching the detectives. Don't get cute!" It's just like watching the detectives. I get so angry when the teardrops start, but he can't be wounded 'cause he's got no heart. Watching the detectives. It's just like watching the detectives.
Watching the Detectives - Elvis Costello
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Want to eat healthier without spending hours on meal prep? I use a few different kitchen gadgets that make it easy (and fun!) to cook nutritious food at home. If you think you're too busy to get all your fruits and vegetables in, this gear is sure to save the day! Ready to plan your next shopping spree with these affordable tools?
Fruit and Veggie Gadgets That Can Change Your Life
Hate de-stemming produce? I share the tool that helps me eat more fresh berries in this BostonGlobe.com article. What health and wellness products are on your must-have list?
Want other hacks on how to save time in the kitchen, like tips on how to cook once, eat twice?
Favorite Food Finds: Nutrition
Want to stock your kitchen like a dietitian? I share my list of must haves in this Healthline.com post.
Amy's Recipe of the Week: Orange Strawberry Layered Smoothie
Put your mason jars to good use with this swoon-worthy summer drink! (Or fill them with overnight oats.)
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iphone barcampMay 19, 2008 at 10:07 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Seems that there is another iphone developer barcamp coming up. Any iphone hackers/programmers are encouraged to attend. Information here: http://www.iphonedevcamp.org/
I will be there.
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Silicon Valley is considered by many to be the tech hub of the nation but it isn't the region with the fastest growing technology job market; that honor goes to St. Louis, Missouri. Career search site Dice.com recently assessed all of its technology job openings and the Midwestern city showed the most job growth. Tech job postings in St. Louis are up 25 percent over last year. The average salaries are also up, posting a 13 percent increase over last year to $81,245.
Current St. Louis-based technology jobs listed on the site include a senior data network administrator for Hudsons Bay Company/Lord & Taylor, a Cisco Networking Sales Engineer for Insight and a Linux Systems Supervisor for Scottrade.
Just behind St. Louis is the city of Charlotte, North Carolina; technology job postings jumped 22 percent in that city. Dice.com cites a surge in energy investments as one reason why technology and engineer jobs are likely to continue to grow in Charlotte.
Open tech jobs in Charlotte include a software development engineer at Microsoft, a senior solution architect at TIAA-CREF and a Salesforce developer at Mehra Innovations.
Top 5 Fastest-Growing Technology Hubs
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Austin, Texas
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Detroit, Michigan
Top 10 Tech Metros
- New York – 4 percent decline in jobs
- D.C./Baltimore – 9 percent decline
- Silicon Valley – 10 percent decline
- Chicago – 4 percent growth
- Los Angeles – 3 percent decline
- Boston – 3 percent decline
- Atlanta – 4 percent decline
- Dallas – 3 percent decline
- Seattle – 12 percent decline
- Philadelphia – 1 percent decline


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Are you a B2B marketer gearing up for social media marketing success in 2018?
You can't afford to ignore these powerful stats which give vital insights into the state of B2B digital marketing in 2017. By understanding trends and success rates of various marketing strategies, you can formulate a 2018 B2B marketing strategy that will set you up for success.
1. 62% use Google+ but only 13% find it successful
It may not be a surprise that Google+ isn't an effective platform for content distribution, but it is surprising how many B2B marketers continue to use it despite the low success rates.
If you're still using Google+ and simply don't see the results you'd like, perhaps it's time to cut ties with the platform. 94% use LinkedIn and 66% say it offers good results; it's probably a much more efficient use of time in 2018.
2. Instagram offers higher interaction rates than Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter
B2B companies see, on average, 22.53 interactions per 1000 followers per post on Instagram. This is compared to 5.99 on Facebook, 1.09 on LinkedIn, and 0.86 on Twitter.
Many of us never expected Instagram to be such an effective B2B marketing platform, and that's reflected in the fact that only 33% of B2B organizations are using it.
One thing that seems to put B2B marketers off the platform is the average age of its users; 80% are 35 and under. We tend to assume that the B2B researchers and decision-makers we're selling to are in senior positions and are therefore much older. However, over half of B2B researchers are millennials, which could explain why Instagram's potential is growing for B2B marketers.
3. Social media advertising has overtaken search engine advertising in popularity
84% are using paid social media promotions as opposed to just 67% who use paid search. Despite this, search engine ads are still deemed more successful than advertising on social media, if only by a small margin (54% in comparison to 50%).
Perhaps the increase in millennial B2B researchers is being reflected in the success of social media advertising, but it's clear that both methods are vital for B2B marketing success.
Check out the full infographic from Bubblegum Search below for more great B2B social media and digital marketing insights that could influence your 2018 strategies.
Be sure to pin the digital marketing stats infographic for reference as you plan for 2018.


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Seriously folks, if you own a dog, part of the responsibility is picking up after it in public (and private!). It makes me mad/sad to see dogs banned from so many parks, public areas, etc. because some irresponsible pet owners have ruined it for the rest of us.
Bottom line: anything that comes out of your dog's bottom is your responsibility. End of discussion.
I used to work in an office building in downtown Bellevue, Washington that was dog friendly. Until…. One Monday morning some employees early to arrive were greeted by a pile of dog poo in the elevator. It had been there for at least a day – in a closed, poorly ventilated space. One can only imagine the lovely aroma. From then on, dogs were banned from the building. Though I wasn't bringing my dog to the office, I was angry that one fool ruined it for everyone else.
This is just another example of ONE type of pet owner, that is not representative of MOST pet owners, but reflects badly on ALL pet owners.
Let's get real, nobody gets excited to stoop over and pick up warm dog crap in a flimsy plastic bag. But don't be the jerk that leaves it there and ruins it for everyone else, ok?


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Our Constant Worry for Our Kids Outside is NEW
The Backlash Against the Columbine Backlash
Readers — As we enter 2012, there is cause for hope, as this article shows. Legislators in Colorado, home to the Columbine massacre, are taking a new and rational look at their zero tolerance laws. These are laws that REQUIRED schools to act brainlessly and not distinguish between, say, a wooden replica of a rifle and a smoking AK47. Laws that told school administrators they'd be WRONG to treat a butter knife as a butter knife rather than as a deadly weapon. According to the website TimesCall.com:
A legislative committee moved forward with a proposal that seeks to give education officials more discretion over expulsions and police referrals, which lawmakers say became more common after the 1999 Columbine High School shootings in Littleton, where two students killed 13 people and then themselves.
Committee members said zero-tolerance policies adopted during the last decade have tied the hands of school administrators, who are forced to expel students or involve law enforcement for minor infractions.
How wonderful to untie the hands of school administrators and free them to reason rather than to blindly (over)react. If Colorado is where the Zero Tolerance Revolution began, let's hope that this is where it begins its demise.
The proposed legislation would make expulsions mandatory only in cases of students bringing a firearm to school and would amend school discipline codes to distinguish minor infractions from violations that need police involvement. The proposal would also direct school boards to create discipline codes that limit suspensions and expulsions to cases where a student's conduct threatens school safety.
Significantly, this new legislation is co-sponsored by a Democrat and a Republican — more proof that, rather than taking knee-jerk umbrage at something the other party suggested, people are starting to use their brains (and not, I guess, their knees). Let's hear it for rationality, compassion and no longer overreacting to "threats" that don't threaten our kids at all. — L.
Filed under: GOOD News, School and Zero Tolerance and Bullies, Uncategorized | Tagged: administration, Colorado, Columbine, laws, legal, legislation, massacre, school, zero tolerance | 39 Comments »
Big Lunch, Great Idea!
Hi Folks and Merry Christmas, Hanukah and whatever else good is going on. In the spirit of reaching out, creating community and, of course, eating, here's a great idea I just heard about: The Big Lunch. Check it out:
The Big Lunch is a very simple idea from the Eden Project. The aim is to get as many people as possible across the whole of the UK to have lunch with their neighbours in a simple act of community, friendship and fun.
This year it happened on Sunday 5th June when the best part of two million people took part. Next year it falls on the same weekend as The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Sunday 3rd June 2012. A record number of people are expected to take part. Make sure you're one of them!
A Big Lunch can be anything from a few neighbours getting together in the garden or on the street, to a full blown party with food, music and decoration that quite literally stops the traffic.
How I love this idea! So simple and so fun. Let's get The Big Lunch started everywhere! I'll remind you again as summer comes around. In the meantime, bask in the joy of the season upon us, and look forward to more connecting in the year to come. — L.
Filed under: Creating Community, Uncategorized | Tagged: block, block party, Britain, community, lunch, pot luck | 13 Comments »
Are Lockdown Drills Necessary?
Hi Folks! This reader talks about an issue that I am of two minds about. On the one hand, I truly believe — based on FBI statistics — that schools are extremely safe places and school shootings/terrorist attacks/mayhem are rarer than rare. On the other hand, tornadoes are pretty rare, too, and we had our share of those drills when I was a kid.
Of course, preparing for tornadoes (and fire) had a different social message to it. We were preparing for acts of God, not acts of unspeakable human depravity that just might be committed any day by anyone — even a fellow student. So mostly, I think that these lockdowns are unnecessary and based on an excessively, nay, outrageously pessimistic view of our times. And now let's hear what you think. Here's the letter that prompted such musings. – L
Hi Lenore: I've just been reading Steven Pinker's "Better Angels of our Nature," and he gives you a generous few paragraphs in his section on violence and children. … Lately I've been having a fun time banging my head against a wall at the school I work at, where lockdown drills are mandated twice a year.
Our theme for school improvement this year is "Critical Thinking," and in the interest of just that, I questioned the usefulness of such drills in a general e-mail in the school's public folder, using yourself and Pinker, among others, as sources. I pointed out that there have been only ten incidences of gun violence in Canadian schools in the last hundred years, with most of the casualties resulting from two of them.
Not only did my colleagues not want to listen to my arguments, they actually became angry and resisted the whole process of public debate! One colleague actually took issue with the statistics, suggesting that we could extrapolate a "trend" from the microscopically rare incidents I had enumerated, and which therefore supported the kind of drastic action our board seems to think makes sense. I'm still kind of shocked that there should be so little regard for either fact or debate amongst educators.
I'm sure you must feel the same frustration I do. School violence is actually WAY down. Here's an interesting excerpt from a Q&A session with Pinker on the Freakonomics website, which is salient:
Q: Other than writing best-selling books what can people do to help society at large resist the urge to think things are worse and worse and the world is less and less safe when this is manifestly not the case? –Joshua Northey
A: A small portion of the population is willing to be reasoned with, but when I tell my reasonably intelligent sister that "children are probably safer today than at any time in human history," she scoffs at me as if I am telling her that cigarettes have nothing to do with lung cancer. She is so dismissive she won't even read the few things I have given her about it, and her attitude is not uncommon.
One necessity is greater statistical literacy among the population and especially among journalists. People need to think in terms of proportions rather than salient examples, to appreciate orders of magnitudes (ten thousand deaths versus ten million deaths), to distinguish random blips from systematic trends, and to be aware of—and thereby discount—their own cognitive biases. When Harvard revamped its undergraduate curriculum a few years ago, I lobbied (unsuccessfully) for a statistical and analytic thinking requirement.
Also, journalists have to rethink their policy of featuring only gory events and terrifying threats. Tensions that fizzle out (e.g, remember how a decade ago India and Pakistan were allegedly on the verge of nuclear war?), wars that sputter to a halt, "war-torn" countries that are no longer torn by war, and other happy events and non-events should be just as newsworthy as things that go bang.
I have been doing as Pinker tried to do, and arguing for a greater emphasis in on analytical thinking in the curriculum, as I'm more and more convinced that universal cognitive biases such as the Availability Heuristic and the Confirmation Bias, among others, ought to be taught formally, so people are at least aware of them. As Northrop Frye told us, thinking is a skill, not an innate ability (but my students react angrily to that assertion as well!) — A High School Teacher to the North
Filed under: School and Zero Tolerance and Bullies, Uncategorized | Tagged: danger, Freakonomics, Heuristic, Pinker, school. Columbine, shooting, statistics, violence | 89 Comments »
Lady Forced to Delete Pix of Kids (Not Hers) with Mall Santa
Hi Readers: Is there some way we can convince Americans (and then the world, and then the galaxy) that taking pictures of a child who is out and about in public is not the same as sexually violating them? Because the fact is: Most people taking pictures of kids are not doing it to get off on 'em. And for those few who are, dare I ask: So what? It's like that disclaimer at the end of a movie: No child was harmed in the making of this photo.
I think the hysteria about kiddie picture taking stems from a lot of sources:
1 – The belief that anyone interested in kids other than their own MUST be a pedophile. (And what a lovely notion that is.)
2 – The deep-rooted fear that a picture really DOES capture the soul.
3 – The conviction on the part of some parents that their kids are SO preternaturally attractive that they are going to be singled out by everyone, including talent scouts, college admissions officers, and perverts.
4 – The idea that, "I once heard something about a picture of some kid that ended up on the Internet and…" I.e., some half-baked urban myth that doesn't even make SENSE, but rattles around in the collective consciousness.
So here's the story of a middle aged woman who wanted to take some sweet Christmas photos at the mall (I know that sounds like a contradiction in terms to some of us). She shot some photos of kids talking to Santa, and the kids' mom kicked shot her dead.
Well, not quite. But the mom certainly killed the photographer's Christmas spirit. So did the security guard who demanded she delete the photos of the kids.
Now the weird twist is that the photographer lady is actually a former West Virginia State Senator. And in a column she wrote about the mall/photo experience she says:
The woman who had stalked me through the mall did not know that I am a former state legislator who initiated and succeeded in creating strict laws against pedophiles in the West Virginia legislature. To me, the random child in my picture was simply a representation of a special moment in a human life and an innocent attempt to capture the magic of Christmas.
I just wonder how her "strict laws against pedophiles" dealt with other folks just trying to capture a special moment. Let's hope her laws were measured and sane. And let's hope that what we all get this season is the gift of calming down and connecting, instead of fearing everyone and everything. — L.
Filed under: Bad Laws, Rules and Verdicts, Photography issues, Sex Offender Issues, Uber Safety, Uncategorized, Worst-First Thinking | Tagged: internet, mall, over-reaction, overprotection, photography, photos, pictures, privacy, santa | 159 Comments »
Help Needed: How New Is TV's Kids-Getting-Killed Obsession?
Hi Folks! This article on tv.msn talks about the trend of using kids in danger — or actually murdered — as the "newest" hook on TV dramas. It lists several of this season's shows — "The Walking Dead," "Breaking Bad," "American Horror Story," "Dexter" — that feature poisoned, executed and/or potentially eviscerated kids, including baby twins.
I totally agree that these shows are using the ultimate terror as the ultimate hook. But I don't see this as a spanking new trend. The handful of "Law & Order" episodes I've watched over the years involved kids snatched off the street to their doom. And certainly, in the movies, missing or dead children catapult a legion of righteous cops and crazed parents into action.
So I'm asking you, folks: Do you have any thoughts about how long this trend has been mounting? A professor friend I was talking to the other day, Leonard Cassuto, said that the very SIGHT of a dead child had been taboo on TV until recently. I'd love to hear from some of you who watch and digest TV fare: What are the trends on TV dramas right now, vis a vis kids in peril? Thanks for cogitating on this with me. — L.
P.S. And if you need a break from thinking such somber thoughts, you will LOVE this short video.
Filed under: Media Madness, Uncategorized | Tagged: abduction, cable, drama, murder, network, trend, TV | 78 Comments »
Free-Range Kid, 11, Attends a Wake…on His Own
Hi Readers: I was just very impressed by this boy's sense of sorrow, connectedness and respect. While I don't recommend kids defying their parents' rules, sometimes, as they say, it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. Anyway, here's what I'm talking about, from the MSNBC website:
Jared Flanders faced a dilemma Wednesday evening: He had heard about the firefighter who was killed while looking for victims inside a burning building last week and he wanted to pay respects, but at only 11 years old, Jared wasn't allowed to go outside by himself and he had no one to take him.
Jared, who lives in Worcester, Mass., ultimately decided to defy his father's orders and go to firefighter Jon Davies' wake. He carefully put on a coat and tie, hopped on his bike and went down to the funeral home, about a mile away, reported NBC affiliate WHDH.com.
Jared didn't know the fireman, but he knows the pain of losing someone: His older half-brother fought in Iraq and died this summer, said Jared's dad, Gene Flanders,on his Facebook page.
Jared sounds like a boy any parent would be proud of. (So does his half-brother.) Also sounds like he's ready for some new rules — like letting him go out of the house on his own. — L.
Filed under: Creating Community, GOOD News, Uncategorized, Walk to School / Stay Home Alone / Wait in Car | Tagged: bike, community, funeral, rules, wake | 136 Comments »


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Krafwerk V (Germany)
Abandoned coal-fired power plant somewhere in Germany.
Dadipark (Belgium)
Originally established in 1949 by a priest as 'Daiselpark', this was one of the first theme parks for kids in Belgium. Located in Dadizele, a quaint little village in Western-Flanders and later renamed 'Dadipark', the demise of this well known park set in in 2000, after a young boy was seriously injured in the nautic jet – one of its most important attractions. Three years later the park was closed and although many groups are to this day attempting to find investors to reopen it, the city council recently announced that the park will be demolished.
VEB Otto Grotewohl (Germany)
Built around 1900, the Otto Grotewohl factory was constructed using the most modern building techniques known in the epoch (e.g. reinforced concrete floors). The company, which changed names and hands regularly was mostly known for its car care products. In the mid-1990s, the production stopped.
Strike (Belgium)
Abandoned windmill annex bowling alley. The original mill was bombed during the Second World War and was reconstructed on the exact same spot once the war ended. Soon after, the mill lost its function and became a gimmicky part of the tavern built right next to it. Over the years, the tavern was transformed into a full-scale bowling alley. Around the turn of the 21st century, a new owner aspired to convert the complex into a casino, but, when the permits weren't granted, the bowling alley and windmill became abandoned.
ALVT (Belgium)
Barrel cleaning company in a quaint village in Belgium. The company went bankrupt in the mid-1990s, leaving a large heavily polluted terrain behind.
Château HK (Belgium)
Modern castle that was once used as a wine tasting venue. When the company, owning the castle, went bankrupt, the chateau was left abandoned.
Monastery P (Belgium)
Monastery dating back to the 17th century. During the French Revolution, the monastery became a refuge for psychiatric patients. The nowadays abandoned ward was built in the 1930s and became abandoned in 2007 when the patients were moved to modern buildings on the same site. The ward will however soon be demolished.


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Why Should I Go? Coffee was declared illegal three different times — once in Europe, once in Germany, and once in 16th-century Mecca. Call us crazy, but the thought of banned coffee only makes us crave it all the more. Thankfully, there's Avalon Coffee. For when you're hankering for a micro-roasted pick-me-up, or you just want to feel like a 16th-century rule-breaker, this Gurney Street spot has got you covered. And there's more than just joe here; grab a fresh bagel, gourmet sandwich, smoothie, or sweet treat on your way to sunbathe or shop the mall.
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I think anybody that has spent much time around me knows I enjoy bragging on the people and the good things happening with the Mitchell County Schools. It is one of my favorite things to do. Promoting the schools has always been easy for me as I am very aware of the great things taking place on a daily basis in this outstanding school system. It is my most enjoyable role as superintendent. So this school year has been a lot of fun for me, as, no doubt, we have so much to be proud of and feel good about concerning our system and Mitchell County.
Congratulations to Coach Travise Pitman, his staff and Mountaineer football team for their great season. I am so proud and impressed with this terrific group of young men who have represented our county in the best of ways on and off the field. This pride was evident in our counties people and alumni with over 5,000 Mountaineer fans who attended the state championship game in Winston-Salem. BB & T Stadium was definitely all purple. What a great display of support shown not only to this championship football team but to all the students who attend our school system.
As we turn our attention to winter sports our Mountaineer Wrestling team will be working toward a third straight state championship. All basketball teams are off to great starts on the high and middle school level and are expecting big years.
At the high school our K-12 show choir just finished The Christmas Story which was another outstanding performance to full houses for all shows. This was a great way to kick start the holiday season to all who attended. Our Mitchell HS Marching Band is set to perform in Washington D.C. during the holidays and recently performed in the Asheville Christmas Parade.
Our students and staff in all of our schools system wide are doing what they can to help those less fortunate during the holiday season working with local law enforcement (Shop with a Cop), Shepherd Staff, Salvation Army, Key Tree and local churches. Giving back to others has been the theme throughout our school system.
We have recently implemented STEM Discovery Labs in our middle and high schools as a result of a $350,000 Golden LEAF grant for this initiative. These labs will provide our students the opportunity to explore and connect with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and has created much excitement with students and teachers.
Due to a financial commitment from our Board of Commissioners we have funding in place to expand our 1:1 Laptop Initiative. We have seen this 1:1 Initiative make a tremendous difference in the graduation rate which is the highest in the history of MHS. As a result now every student 6th through 13th grade has access to a laptop computer 24 x 7. These are just a few recent highlights of the wonderful things taking place in our schools.
I have always said that Mitchell County is a great place to work and live, wonderful people to work with and much to celebrate beginning with the young people we serve whom have been for me our number one priority and thought in any decision made. I thank each and every one of you for the positive difference you are making in the lives of our children.
That positive difference by the members of this great county was on full display Saturday in Winston-Salem 5,000 plus strong cheering on our team. Reminding me, how great it is to be a Mountaineer!


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by Brian Mahany
The IRS has identified 10,000 tax return preparers who they say make too many errors. Errors that ultimately cost their clients money. The IRS plans to visit approximately 2,500 of those preparers over the next several months.
Many people use professional tax preparers for their returns. Wealthier individuals often use CPAs while folks with relatively simple returns prepare their own return or use a local tax preparation service. Most services do a great job and several chains, like H.R. Block, have a formal training program. Unfortunately, anyone can call themselves a "tax preparer" and prepare returns.
Over the last two years the IRS has begun to regulate the industry. There have been repeated calls for minimum competency standards and annual training on tax law changes. Although requiring training will probably increase the cost for some returns, certified public accountants and many larger preparer services already have excellent training programs in place.
Right now, to become a tax preparer one simply needs to register with the IRS and pay $64.25.
Insuring that paid preparers are competent is important. When a preparer makes an error, the taxpayer is left footing the bill. Some preparers will offer to pay penalties but many do not. Either way, the tax payer is left with an expensive audit to defend, the inconvenience and hassle of providing records and often, an unwelcome bill for additional tax, interest and penalties.
While I always recommend using a CPA or a full time tax accounting firm, I also recognize that there are some great preparers out there who are not accountants. Before you try to save $10 and use the guy who does returns in his kitchen, however, ask what type of training he has and how often he takes refresher courses. (Remember, Congress changes the tax code every year.) Better yet, ask if he or she received one of the 10,000 letters from the IRS. If so, consider a different preparer.
Mahany & Ertl is a full service law firm helping people and businesses with a wide variety of tax problems. We can help with audit defense, tax compliance, collection representation and criminal tax defense. If a paid preparer has made mistakes or provided poor advice, we may be able o help eliminate penalties and possibly recover damages from the preparer. For more information, contact Brian Mahany (414) 704-6731 (direct dial) or through the website, https://www.mahanyertl.com


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After our first hurricane since living in Texas, we realized there was a lot we didn't know. I know there are many more people out there who aren't quite sure what to do in the event of a major hurricane. We're sharing these with you in hope that they'll help you stay safe and be as comfortable as possible in the event that you lose power or find flood waters seeping into your home. Here's what you need to know.
Hurricane Survival Tips
1. Evacuate. Evacuate. Evacuate.
When you can and it's safe to do so, leave low-lying areas or danger zones and move inland and to elevated areas. Call a friend, contact a shelter in another city or make plans to stay in a hotel. Fill up on gas and get out of town as soon as you are able to. In the event that you can't get away, here are more tips to help you stay safe.
2. Fill your car with gas.
If you don't plan to evacuate, at least make sure that you're family cars or rentals are loaded and full of gas. It's not a bad idea to fill a couple of gas cans and keep those in your trunk just in case. It's always better to be prepared, than to need it and not have it.
3. Have plenty of cash on hand.
In the event that the power goes out, stores may not be able to sell you items by using a credit or debit card. Make sure you have plenty of cash on hand to buy emergency supplies, for hotel stays or to help another person in need, should the situation arise.
4. Make sure you stock up on water and food.
Sometimes power can be out for a week or even longer. Make sure you're well prepared with plenty of fresh drinking water. Often times flooding will cause sewage and chemicals to infiltrate your water sources. Don't rely on water from the pipes. Make sure you have clean water on hand. Buy food that doesn't require cooking. Bread, fresh fruit, hard-boiled eggs, peanut butter, powdered-milk, sandwich supplies and snacks are always a good bet. If you're able, you can grill meats outside after the storm has subsided, even after you've lost power. So make sure you have grilling supplies like charcoal and fire starter. Canned goods that don't require heating, like canned fruit, potted meat, etc., are also a good idea. If you have pets, make sure you stock up on food for them as well.
5. Plastic cutlery and supplies.
You won't have access to clean dishes during a hurricane if the power and water stops running. Make sure you have plenty of plastic plates, bowls, utensils and cups on hand. Wrap them in plastic bags and tie them securely to make sure that the contents stay clean and dry. You can do the same with your food supplies.
6. Buy lots of bug spray.
After a flood or heavy rain, the mosquitos are out in force. You more than likely won't want to stay indoors in the sweltering heat without air conditioning, so make sure that you get plenty of bug spray and repellent to keep pests away.
7. Have flashlights, candles, lanterns and extra batteries on hand.
If the power goes out, you'll need a way to see to make trips to the bathroom at night, to eat or just to keep the kids distracted when they get scared of the dark. Make sure you have plenty of flashlights, candles, battery-operated lanterns and alternate lighting options to last you at least a few days. Also, stock up on batteries. AA, AAA and C batteries are usually the most common. After a hurricane, the power can be out for 1-2 weeks at least, so make sure you have enough to be prepared for the worst.
8. Buy a weather radio.
Keep a hand crank or battery operated radio on hand so you can stay up to date with weather reports. You'll probably be able to use your cell phone at least until the storm hits, but once the power is out, the battery dies or signal drops due to the storm, you'll be completely in the dark. Make sure you have a back up device, like a weather radio, to keep you informed.
9. Keep your devices charged.
More than likely, you're going to lose power at some point. Make sure you charge your kids tablets so they have something to do when the storm gets scary or the house is dark. Charge your cell phones so you can maintain what might be your only lifeline or way to check in with family and friends throughout the storm. You can also use a portable rechargeable battery to keep your devices charged long after the power has gone out.
10. Stock medical supplies.
If you have medicines, prescriptions or other items you'll need, make sure you stock up before the storm. Many stores may be closed for days or weeks after a major hurricane. In case of injury, you'll want to have some basic first aid items on hand. Getting to a hospital isn't easy during a hurricane and especially if there's flooding. Make sure you have medicines, antibiotic ointments, tourniquets and other supplies on hand in case of an emergency. And remember that allergies are at their highest in the aftermath of a hurricane, so make sure you have plenty of allergy medications and remedies on hand, especially for small kids who often won't know how to cope with the effects. Keep kids well hydrated and order extra allergy medications ahead of the storm so you have them on hand.
11. Bring in all outdoor items and secure patio furniture so they don't become projectiles.
Clean up your yard and patio area so that your lawn chairs, children's toys and shovels don't become projectiles. This is for both your protection and your neighbor's. Make sure that all items are secured in your garage, basement, or in your home. We also tied down our trash can to make sure if wouldn't blow into the streets and block traffic during the storm or cause any damage.
12. Board up your windows to prevent damage and exposure to the elements.
Make sure you have plywood or another solid type of covering to secure your windows. This will prevent fencing, branches or other debris from entering your home and will also hold back intense rain and flood waters. If you can't board your windows, you can at least cover them with a mattress or heavy blankets from the inside if needed.
13. Place sand bags in front of your doors and in other areas where water might seep in.
Typically, your city officials will pass out free sand bags if you live in an area affected by a hurricane. Make sure you watch news reports and follow your city, police or fire departments social media pages to find out when and where you can pick up your sand bags. Place them in front of doorways or anywhere else where water might seep in. This will slow the flooding process so you can hopefully make it through safely until the storm ends.
14. Put things up away from flood waters.
Make sure you put up things that you don't want to see destroyed by flood waters. Family pictures, memorabilia, heirlooms, electronics, etc. Put them up on top of furniture, desks, counters, in cabinets or the tops of closets when possible. If you have a safe, dry place to store important items, please get them put away well ahead of time.
15. Fill your bathtub with water so you can flush toilets.
During a hurricane, you may find that you can no longer flush your toilet or access water in your home. Make sure that you fill up your bathtub, sinks and washing machine with water so that you'll be able to flush toilets even in the event that you don't have water.
16. A closet is usually the safest place to go in the event of high winds.
Clean out a closet and make enough space for your family to sit comfortably inside. If your closets aren't large enough, you can also use a bathroom. This will be a place where your family can escape the loud winds and comfort small children. It is also a safe space in the event that a hurricane or tornado may cause damage to your home.
17. Pack clothes and personal care items.
Whether you evacuate or not, make sure you pack a few pairs of clean, dry clothes (including undergarments and extra shoes) and supplies like toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, etc. Pack as if you were going on a week-long trip and make sure they you also put these items in plastic bags and seal them tight to protect them from the elements.
18. Prepare important documents and records.
In the event of a hurricane, you'll need to protect all of your most important records. Make sure you have your insurance policies, lease agreements, car title and registration, marriage license, birth records, forms of identification, pet records and any other important records packed in air-tight bags and ready in case you need them.
19. Stock up on baby and kid supplies.
After the hurricane, most stores will be closed and you likely won't be able to find a place to get supplies for weeks. Make sure you stock up on diapers, wipes, formula, sippy cups, snacks and other supplies well before the hurricane hits. You definitely don't want to be without these in the event of a disaster.
20. Emergency contacts.
In the event of an emergency, make sure that you have the phone numbers, Facebook pages and Twitter handles of people who could help you if needed. Have contact info for the police department, city government and both national and local organizations that help with hurricane rescue and relief.
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Monday, May 23, 2016
Halestorm's secret to staying together: "Don't grow up"
Halestorm's Lzzy Hale was recently interviewed by Mica Rock, you can read an excerpt below.
About what Halestorm's "secret" is to keeping its lineup intact for more than a decade, Lzzy said: "Don't grow up. Honestly, we're still making the same fart jokes that we were when we were teenagers. But I don't really know. I think we don't take ourselves that seriously. And so the only thing I can probably say is that every single day, it's, like, no matter where we are, we always have that moment where we're, like, 'Hey, guys, this is really crazy. I can't believe we're still here.' So we talk about that a lot. And we go on band dates, [as] we call them; like, we go bowling together. But we have a really great crew too. We're kind of a rolling family circus pretty much."
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Our Chinese hawker is probably of the Jurchen tribe who generally lived by traditions that reflected the hunting - gathering culture of the Siberian - Manchurian tundra and coastal people.
He is in such control and is one with his horse, tazi dog and large goshawk, from the flow of his beard, the horses maine to the few back feathers on the hawk, you can feel the direction of the wind.
Vadim tell me; The idea for the painting came from a Chinese silk picture of a group of falconers on horseback. They were discussing after hunting and some of them had tazi dogs on the horses. I was impressed by the care about their dogs.
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Rodents play an invaluable role in biomedical research. Approximately 95 percent of all laboratory animals are mice and rats. Reducing reliance on higher-order species, rodents have become the animal model of choice for biomedical researchers because their physiology and genetic make-up closely resembles that of people. Despite certain differences between people and rodents, the similarities are strong enough to give researchers an enormously powerful and versatile mammalian system in which to investigate human disease.
The sequencing of rodent genomes has enabled researchers to recreate human diseases in rodents through genetic engineering. Researchers "knock in" or "knock out" disease-related traits in mice and rats, and new technology allows researchers to directly edit the DNA of the rodents[1]. Research with genetically modified mice and rats has led to significant new treatments, cures and therapies and continues to revolutionize science and medicine.
Rodents have contributed to cancer research for more than a century[2]. Thanks in large part to the growing arsenal of rodent disease models available to researchers, much of our understanding of the development, prevention and curing of cancer comes from research in rats and mice.
Some of the most influential cancer drugs on the market trace their origins to discoveries in rodents. As an example, Herceptin, a hugely popular drug for breast cancer that improves long-term survival[3], was developed with mice[4].
Rodent models brighten the future of cancer treatments and cures. Starting with research that showed a modified herpes virus could fight tumors in mice[5], the "oncolytic virus" concept developed into a successful clinical trial in melanoma patients in 2013[6]. In recent years, studies with mice and rats have highlighted a variety of exciting potential therapies for cancer, including tiny nanoparticles that deliver toxins to ovarian cancer cells[7], a vaccine to prevent breast cancer[8], and phototherapy that delivers light to destroy deep tumors[9].
Alzheimer's Disease
Rodents have greatly contributed to our understanding of Alzheimer's Disease (AD), and drugs derived from rodent research may help alleviate the tremendous economic strain of AD, which in the U.S. is projected to reach $1 trillion in costs per year by 2050[10]In fact, rats are the most commonly studied experimental model of neurodegenerative diseases like AD[11]. Aricept, a common pharmaceutical treatment for AD that improves cognition in patients[12], was developed in rats[13], and Namenda, another common treatment, owes its approval for treating Alzheimer's in part to rat research into neurotoxicity[14].
Aricept and Namenda, like other currently available treatments, only treat AD symptoms. Drugs that instead seek to change the course of the disease are now in clinical trial, thanks to studies with rodents. Studies in "knockout" mice showed how the BACE enzyme is critical to the development of the amyloid plaques associated with AD[15], and now a bevy of drugs that inhibit the BACE enzyme are making their way through clinical trials[16]. Also developed with mice, new vaccines that enlist the immune system to remove amyloid plaques are currently in human trials[17].
Cardiovascular Disease
Rodents have become widely used as models of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis[18] and heart failure[19]. In one prominent example, research in a rat model of heart failure led to the widespread clinical use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in the aftermath of heart attacks, a practice that decreases mortality by as much as 19 percent over the four years following a heart attack18. In addition, after a new statin drug was shown in rats to block an enzyme associated with high cholesterol[20], it went on to become the widely popular cholesterol-lowering drug Crestor, which garnered 22.5 monthly prescriptions in 201423.
Rodent research is creating an exciting horizon for cardiovascular disease treatment. Recent research with rats and mice has alerted scientists to the possibility of using growth factors[21] and stem cells[22] to regenerate cardiac tissue after a heart attack. Mouse research has also highlighted a promising future treatment for atherosclerosis — a molecule that lowers cholesterol levels in the blood and dissolves artery-clogging plaques by mimicking the body's "good" cholesterol[23].
Much of our understanding of type 1 and 2 diabetes comes from rodent models[24]. For example, one mouse model helped point the medical world to the realization that environmental factors may strongly influence the development of type 1 diabetes[25].
Currently popular treatments for diabetes originated in studies with rodents. The blood sugar-lowering oral drug metformin, one of the most common treatments for type 2 diabetes, was developed with the help of rat models[26]. Lantus, a long-acting form of insulin that treats both types of diabetes and in 2014 generated 10.1 million monthly prescriptions[27], was first tested in rats and mice[28].
In the future, rodents may help cure diabetes. For type 1 diabetes, researchers can transform stem cells into insulin-producing pancreas cells, and when transplanted into diabetic mice, these cells cure high blood sugar[29]. For type 2 diabetes, a human growth factor protein has been found to reverse insulin insensitivity in mice[30].
Infectious diseases
From viruses to bacteria to protozoa, rodent models have helped researchers study and develop treatments for a wide range of infectious diseases.
In the development of antibiotics to fight against bacterial infection, rodents are essential partners. Penicillin, the watershed antibiotic that transformed the course of human medicine, was first tested in mice in 1940 before reaching WWII soldiers and the wider market[31]. Testing with rodents helped make available the modern antibiotics amoxicillin[32] and azithromycin[33], which together garnered a combined 101.5 million prescriptions in 2014 alone[34]. As medical research scrambles to address the growing problem of bacterial resistance to antibiotics, studies with rats helped bring more recent antibiotics like daptomycin[35] and tedizolid phosphate[36] to the treatment of drug-resistant gram-positive bacteria and staph infections, respectively, and research with mice helped select PA-824[37] as a candidate antibiotic to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis.
Once an unstoppable killer, HIV infection has become closer to a manageable condition, thanks to research with rodents and other animals. Research with rats[38] helped develop the antiretroviral drug cocktail that can successfully prevent the transmission of HIV from mother to child[39]. Research with mice with "humanized" immune systems helped lead to the first prophylactic treatment for HIV in 2012, Truvada[40]. These humanized mice are aiding researchers in the quest for the Holy Grail of HIV research, a safe and effective HIV vaccine[41].
Human medicine would not be where it is today without the incredible contributions of these small yet mighty animals.
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Ok, first of all, I am getting sick of not being able to sleep for more than an hour or two at a time.... I can get maybe 3 to 5 hours a night at the most, but not consecutive hours. Ugh! I'm so drained. But anyway, such is life.
You know, it's a very painful thing to continually learn that you've been talked about in a very harsh and ugly way behind your back... publicly even, by someone who claims to love you and care about you. If that's love, I'm certainly glad she doesn't hate me! Even worse, half the things are not even true. Some people are just so incredibly manipulative. Do I have issues? Uh, duh. But I'm a good person with a good heart too. Just like her, I've got a hell of a lot of pain and trauma to work through (I've come a ways but I have a ways to go too) but I'm sorry that I know how to ask for help and that she would rather live a lie. I've spent two years trying to relate to her, only to find out she is so incredibly two-faced. Fool me once.... right? Ok, so shame on me then.... so I wanted to believe she actually cared instead of pretending to care. After all the lies I've been told, I have never bashed her to anyone..... in fact, I've stood UP for her when others told me to get away from her b/c of the manipulation. Now, after reading all that I have read in the past couple of days of things that she has written publicly about me, I say screw it. I don't even care anymore. Yea yea yea, forgive forgive forgive, blah blah blah..... I'm the most forgiving person in the world. Anyone who actually KNOWS me will tell you that..... but what's the point anymore..... I'm tired of putting so much effort into relationships only to realize they were never real to begin with. I really don't need someone like this in my life. It will take years to restore this relationship if ever.
I just took some pain meds because my foot is swollen twice the size it's s'post to be.... not to mention my lower back is KILLING me from spending so much time in that dang car of mine this past week. I can't say I didn't also use it to numb the emotional pain. I'm feeling like a failure today. But these negative feelings won't last long. I just needed to vent a little bit. I won't give some manipulative 19 yr old that kind of power. She already gets more than she deserves in life. Wait, that's a soap box for another day.... yea so, she gets no more of my time and energy today.
Glad to get THAT off my chest. I rarely talk like this but damn, a person can only take so much and then it's just time to move on.
So, by the way, on a GOOD note, I drove to Raleigh to pick up my new car last night. What a drive..... it's getting hard for me to drive long distances with my body feeling like it's 85 years old! Also hard driving that much on such little sleep. So Gracie and I had to be pretty creative to keep me awake and halfway sane. So anyway, I got yet another Saturn and she's a beauty for sure! For those of you who don't know, I was in a horrible car accident last year. I had a Saturn Ion Quad Coupe.... red. So pretty and sporty and all that good stuff and I lost it on Feb 21 2009 when two 14 year old girls were driving drunk in a stolen car running from the police. I was making a legal left turn and they came out of nowhere.... going almost 80 mph in a 35, they t-boned me right behind my driver's side door. They hit me so hard they tore the rear-end axle right out from underneath my car. And no kidding, no lie.... had I been going less than a half a second slower, I probably wouldn't be here to tell about it because they only hit me about 15 inches behind where I was sitting and there is nothing left of that part of the car so I doubt I would have survived it either. I felt like I barely survived it as it was, but truth is, although I have significant lower back problems now that I didn't have before... on top of the neck issues, I came out of that accident with only minor injuries. So anyway, why was I talking about my car accident anyway...... oh yea, so I ended up buying another Saturn but an SC2 this time because I had always wanted one..... oh my word, that body style couldn't POSSIBLY be manufactured for HUMAN bodies!!! I wonder if my most recent car (the SC2) has actually caused more problems in my back than my actual car accident did! Soooooo I finally got my new car! Yay I'm so excited and it's so pretty too! I got the very same kind of car that I wrecked--a Saturn Ion '06. I still have a couple things to add to it so it's exactly what I want--a sunroof and a spoiler. Then, yep I'm totally lovin' it. There's something about getting that new car that boosts my self-confidence.... anyhow, I'm very happy with it.
And on an even BETTER note, I got to take my first trip in it last night...... I'm a total trip taker.... they are a blast if you are traveling with the right people..... and I finally have that too--the right ppl to travel with, that is. So anyhow, we arrived at Disney World today. We drove overnight..... it was a VERY long night to say the least...... but we've got a full and exciting week planned..... I can't wait!! So, I'm off to bed now so I can get an early start tomorrow.
By the way, the first part of this post, I actually wrote a couple days ago and fell asleep writing it, so I'm finishing it now..... I vented, it's gone and those thoughts have no permission to invade my mind this week...... I'm so thankful for what I have and who I have.... it's nice to have real and genuine people in my life.... and even better to be able to vacation with them!!
Oh, so as far as my rehab goes, I struggled for a few days.... I mean, really struggled. However, I grabbed a hold of myself and said hell no I ain't givin' anyone or anything that kind of power in my life..... geeze I've given enough..... I'm back on track. I have a few pills for this week and I will only take them when I reach an honest red level (that point at which I can no longer bear the pain w/o losing it).
I'll keep y'all updated on how I'm doing this week. Should be a great week though!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Venting....ending on a positive note!
Ok, first of all, I am getting sick of not being able to sleep for more than an hour or two at a time.... I can get maybe 3 to 5 hours a night at the most, but not consecutive hours. Ugh! I'm so drained. But anyway, such is life.
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Cleveland School of Cannabis gets state approval - Cannabis News
The Cleveland School of Cannabis says it received approval from the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools this week.
That means it's the first cannabis career school east of Colorado with state-approved programs, according to the Cleveland School of Cannabis.
"As an educational facility that is working to advance the study and understanding of cannabis in our country today, we are incredibly honored to be the second State approved institution in the country right now," said Richard Pine, dean of recruitment, in a news release on Wednesday.
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