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As reported in a previous blog item, Veronica and Dave have moved out of the old vicarage on Shrigley Road, which has now been sold. They bought their own house in Tytherington, just outside the parish boundary and will continue to live there for the foreseeable future. The diocese and the PCC are happy with this arrangement and Veronica will continue to be our Vicar for a good while yet!
The proceeds of the sale have allowed the diocese to purchase a new, more practical vicarage for the parish of Bollington. This is a brand-new house, located behind Bollington Medical Centre on the Bellway Waterhouse Mill development. The new vicarage will be rented out* until the time comes for a new Vicar of Bollington to be appointed at some future date. The new Vicarage is well-located right at the heart of Bollington, has a manageable garden, and is well insulated to keep energy bills to affordable levels.
The new property was inspected by the Diocesan Surveyor, the Archdeacon of Macclesfield and the delighted present incumbent this week.
*The "To Let" sign is already up!


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This is a first look at a location I've wanted to explore for a while now. Sanatorium Hill (aka Lake View Sanatorium, now Dane County Health and Human Services) lived up to my hopes as a fun place to explore. Next step is doing a LOT more research, including hearing more about YOUR stories of the place, followed by, of course, actual ghost hunting!
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Haunted Woods? Indian Burial Grounds? Urban Legends Galore on Sanatorium Hill, Madison, WI
Taking a Look at Some Paranormal Photos
Coming to you from Culver City, overlooking Culver Studios and the Culver Hotel, I take some time to analyze some possibly paranormal photos! If you have some of your own to share, please send them over to me!

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Letter: V[ictor] B[ranford] to Lewis Mumford
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- 5 September 1927
Parte deJaqueline Tyrwhitt papers
Regarding amendments and additions to a [bibliography] which Mumford has been compiling. Mention of: Patrick Geddes; Gooch; J.M. Robertson; Farquharson, Ruskin and his St. George's Guild; August Comte; J.J. Findlay; Herbert Spencer; F.S. Marvin; R.M. Maciver; Harriet Martineau; the Masques of Learning; [Eliseé Reclus]; [Halford John] Mackinder; H.J. Fleure; J.W. Slaughter; Amelia Defries; Jane Harrison; [William Richard] Lethaby; C[harles] R[obert] Ashbee; Sir W.H. Hadow; Brother Lawrence; Richard Rolle; Walter Hinton; AE [George William Russell]; George Meredith; Rachel Annand Taylor ['Banabhard']; Michael Foster; Claude Bernard; and A. H. Gibson.
Branford, Victor Verasis, 1863-1930, sociologist


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No British youth subculture worth its drugs has gone unnoticed by film-makers, but the 90s rave culture has proved notoriously difficult to pin down with any degree of artistic or box-office success. There was much to enjoy in 1999's Human Traffic, Justin Kerrigan's portrayal of a bunch of clubbers going through the highs and comedowns of an E-enhanced night out in early-90s Cardiff. Yet Kerrigan's vision, though it noted the melancholy in the air, offered little in the way of thoughtful analysis of the scene and its legacy.
It seemed likely that might be down to the haste with which Kerrigan tackled his subject; released during the same decade it was evoking, there simply hadn't been enough time to get a handle on what any of it meant. There was some hope that the forthcoming Weekender, with the benefit of a further 12 years' hindsight, might offer something more nuanced and profound. But while there's fun to be had in the film, Weekender is unlikely to form the basis of many cultural historians' PhDs.
The issue of how long film-makers should wait before attempting a meaningful interpretation of a youth movement is a thorny one. The most obvious answer is that there are no rules, that a great script beautifully executed will always work. There can be little quarrel with that, but any director about to embark on a period film focused on something as fleeting and emotive as youth should consider the rueful words of Sid and Nancy director Alex Cox after revisiting his enthusiastic 1986 rendering of the last days of Sex Pistols legend Sid Vicious.
"Twenty years later, I'm very disappointed with it," he says. "I find the film overlong, boring and morally pathetic. 'Taxi to heaven for the junkies' indeed!"
To be fair, punk sympathiser Cox was rushed into making the film by panic-inducing rumours that a Hollywood depiction of the movement's iconic couple was being developed with Madonna and Rupert Everett. But he remains fretful over the lack of perspective in his movie, and still yearns to revisit it and "get rid of that dishonest ending".
Cox's film came out a mere eight years after the events it was addressing. Still passionately territorial about his own youth, he was probably just too close – personally and temporally – to effectively process what had gone on. Unlike contemporary films – from the rock'n'roll romps of the 50s to Noel Clarke's present-day reportages – the period film is expected not merely to stand witness and look cool, but to contextualise and analyse, to foster or confront nostalgia, and even, if it's especially ambitious, to explain why we became the adults we are now. It's a big task. In many cases, timing is a crucial factor in the chances of success.
"Almost always, a significant period of time has to pass between the height of the experience you're seeking to capture and the release of your film," says Stuart Cosgrove, cultural historian and Channel 4's director of creative diversity. "That can be anything between about 13 and 25 years. If you take something like Michael Winterbottom's 24 Hour Party People, which looked at the Manchester music and club scene in the late 80s, enough time had passed for those who either went to the Haçienda or aspired to go, to grow up and move on with their lives. But they were also still young enough to yearn for their past youth."
For Peter Carlton, who was a commissioner for Film 4 and now leads Warp Films' European division (he was executive producer on Shane Meadows's This Is England), the holy grail would be a film that unites two audiences: "Those who lived it the first time round, and another, younger one, which is interested enough in that time to want to see it on screen for the first time." No surprise, then, that so many nostalgia films about youth focus on mythologised movements that are easily identifiable through music, fashion and haircuts – nor that their continued perpetuation of these myths often means the cultural dominance of an easily sold lie over the inconvenient truth.
Carlton's theory also emphasises the importance of establishing a link between the era covered in the movie and the social concerns nagging at its present-day audience. "This Is England did have clear resonance with the time it came out," he says. "Both were times of rising unemployment, the state going one way and the populous another, with young people in particular being left on the heap. It's also undoubtedly about gangs and belonging, which I think struck a chord."
Meadows's film enjoyed the benefit of 23 years of hindsight, which may go some way to explaining its assured social insight – though, as Carlton says: "This Is England had so much truth and so much wit that those kids could have been wearing bin-liners and it would have hit home." The director Richard Jobson is about to take on the sequel to Quadrophenia, a 1970s-set musical about what the mods did next, which he describes as "Mamma Mia! for cool people". He's dealing with a risky gap of almost 40 years, which he hopes will not have quashed the interest of the original disco queens and punk pioneers, or put off today's young cinemagoers.
He will be aided by the fact that his film is a follow-up to a movie that inspires much warmth among its fans. But Jobson – who speaks scathingly about the sentimental cocoon of nostalgia – also believes his story has crucial modern parallels.
"It's about a new decade and a state-of-emergency Britain," he says. "There are so many similarities between that time and now, it's really quite frightening. Britain was falling apart, but in that very bleak time people were carving these incredible identities for themselves, and some magical subcultures were created. That does seem to happen in this country."
Still, a 40-year lapse makes for a tough challenge. As Cosgrove notes, most of the successfully marketed and popularly received period-youth-culture films follow the 13-to-25-years rule, deliberately or not; Quadrophenia itself was set in 1965 and released in 1979. Despite significant differences in the way the US markets youth culture, the same template has also worked for rose-tinted classics such as Grease or Dazed and Confused. Perhaps it has something to do with the way our affection for our own youth reboots when adult milestones such as marriage, parenthood or mortgages first hit us and financial and familial responsibility begins to weigh.
Jobson saw first-hand the undying embers of punk passion when he briefly reformed his old band the Skids in 2007. He believes a sedentary middle age merely fuels the desire to recapture that brief moment of freedom and invention that youth once provided.
"It's not the legacy of the music or the work that's important, it's the friendships, the joy that we experienced together when we were really fucking happy, that moment in our lives when we suddenly found out who we were – that's what people want to return to, and you can't blame them for that."
Dr Catherine Happer of the Glasgow University Media Group suggests retrospective films about teenagers often serve the needs of ageing film-makers as acutely as those of their audience.
"Sometimes it's about the writer or director looking back for meaning to explain or justify the person they are now," she says. "Watching a film like Neds felt like watching Peter Mullan looking back in despair, looking for reasons for what happened to him. There was a similar mood to This Is England. Shane Meadows might have also been nostalgic about the time, the music, the group atmosphere, but he also seemed to be asking, 'How did I become this person?'"
There are some subjects, of course, that require a longer than usual period of grace. Good Vibrations, a film about the Undertones manager and Northern Irish punk legend Terri Hooley, finally begins shooting next week. With Derry-born Andrew Eaton acting as executive producer, a soundtrack by Belfast native David Holmes and backing from Bangor's Snow Patrol, the movie is a labour of love from some of Northern Ireland's most prolific artists. But as screenwriter Colin Carberry explains, 15 or even 25 years wouldn't have been enough to provide the political perspective – not to mention the will – to make a period piece meaningful.
"There's a myth that the Troubles were this unchanging monolith, that the Troubles in 1969 were the same as the Troubles in 1994," he says. "But it was a very fluid, complex set of circumstances. I think it was very hard for people to plunge into the middle of that and make any kind of definitive statement, especially in the realms of drama, which depends on black and white, goodies and villains.
"Nostalgia works differently here. No one in their right mind is nostalgic for that dark, tortured time, Belfast in the 70s, except for a few lunatics who want to bring it back. But in the end, this is a film which shows how youth transcends everything. Everything those agitprop punk bands like the Clash were singing about, the Undertones lived through. And what did they write about? Girls. Because despite everything, they were still young."


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Imaginary Girl Series
Imaginary Girl is a series of creative and colourful portraits featuring female subjects in imaginative settings.
Each of the seventeen women in the series is either someone I know personally as a friend or I have come into contact with through social networking sites. One of the challenges in working with people who aren't models is the high level of discomfort with having their photo taken. Almost all of the women I chose to work with didn't feel they were very photogenic but were willing to step in front of my camera lens.
All of the photos were taken between September 2009 and February 2011.


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Ryan Banks was sitting in his high school art class in Trenton, Ohio, when he began feeling funny. He texted his mom, Sherry, that his right arm was tingling and he felt confused.
Sherry recommended that Ryan go see the nurse. Meantime, Sherry headed to the school, thinking Ryan – who at 15 already had spent years battling migraines – might be having a headache with new symptoms and could need to be treated at a hospital.
When Sherry arrived, Ryan wasn't in the nurse's office. A secretary called his classroom to track him down. As they walked out, she asked Ryan why he was still there.
"I didn't know how to tell the teacher that I needed to leave," he said.
As they continued to walk, Ryan said his arm was numb and he felt confused. She made him stop and look at her.
"When he talked to me, he couldn't focus on my face. He would look to the side of me. That really started to scare me," she said. "That's when I knew there was something more to what was going on."
During the 20-minute ride to the children's hospital, Ryan's speech became garbled. At the hospital, he stopped speaking altogether. Sherry handed him her cell phone in hopes that he would text his thoughts.
He tried. But he couldn't. In frustration, he threw the phone down.
An MRI showed Ryan was having a stroke.
Doctors started Ryan on a clot-busting medicine and told his mom he needed to be flown by helicopter ambulance to the University of Cincinnati Hospital. A stroke team awaited them, and soon discovered the clot wouldn't dissolve. So doctors performed a procedure to remove it.
All this happened Oct. 11, 2012. Ryan and his mom were told it would be at least six months to a year before he would be able to speak clearly. As for what other effects the stroke had, only time would tell.
Sherry spent that night in her son's room, falling asleep with the TV tuned to ESPN. At 3 a.m., she heard the familiar SportsCenter tone, "Da nah nah, da nah nah."
"Do you know the Steelers lost last night," Ryan said.
Yes, Ryan said it in a voice about 85 to 90 percent his usual clarity.
"I almost fell out of my chair," Sherry said. "All I could think was, 'My gosh. We have a miracle.'"
The next morning, Ryan fed himself breakfast despite having a very slight weakness in his right hand the night before.
"To look at him, you would have never thought he had a major stroke," Sherry said.
Although stroke is often viewed as occurring primarily in the elderly, it also strikes young adults, children, infants and even babies who aren't yet born. The risk of stroke from birth through age 19 is nearly 5 per 100,000 children per year.
As with adults, speedy diagnosis, treatment and age-appropriate rehabilitation and therapy can minimize death and disability. In addition, more research is needed to better understand the unique aspects of diagnosing and treating stroke in children.
Doctors put Ryan through a battery of tests to try to figure out why he had a stroke, including heart tests, genetic testing and a check of his blood to see if something was wrong with its clotting. Everything came back normal, leaving doctors unsure what caused his stroke.
Among the changes Ryan's made are a return to sports. After two years away from playing soccer, he returned six months after his stroke, playing goalkeeper for his high school team and a select squad.
And when he turned 16, he got his driver's license and a '98 Mustang.
Ryan did face some challenges. The honors student sometimes had difficulty thinking of a word, or couldn't articulate what he knew in his head. He had trouble with inference when he was reading. Doctors diagnosed him with aphasia (difficulty with speech and language).
He's getting better but he still has some trouble. Luckily, Ryan can joke about it.
"If we're playing a family game or something and he doesn't know something, he says, 'I had a stroke! What do you expect?'" Sherry said.
Ryan also has been spreading awareness about stroke – and pediatric stroke. That includes throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at a Cincinnati Reds game as part of Strike Out Stroke, sponsored by the University of Cincinnati Hospital.
"That was fun. I loved doing that," Ryan said. "It went great. I went out there, and I threw it right down the middle. It was a perfect pitch."
He enjoys sharing his story in hopes that others understand that stroke can hit anyone at any age, and to teach them how to recognize a stroke F.A.S.T. — that is, if you detect face drooping, arm weakness or speech difficulty, it's time to call 9-1-1.
"It can happen to anyone, not just older people," Ryan said. "It can happen to younger people, too."


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Kangoku Jikken - Update chapter 52
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Eyama Aito, a high school student, is the victim of daily bullying. One day a strange letter arrives inviting him to a "captivity game." He may choose one person to hold captive for one month with a chance at winning a large amount of money. He chooses the ringleader of his bullies, Aya Kirishima, and the only rule of the game is to not kill her. Everything else is fair game. Eyama's revenge begins!


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Maine puts emergency responders to the test during Vigilant Guard exercise
By Sgt. Angela Parady
121st Public Affairs Detachment
Nov. 12, 2013 —
BRUNSWICK, Maine - A major winter ice storm bringing nearly three feet of snow and frigid temperatures leaves hundreds of thousands without power. An ice arena collapses with an unknown number of people inside; later that night there is a suspected terrorist attack at a major government facility. A suspected anthrax lab has been reported, and hazardous material has leaked on a ship coming into Portland International Marina.
This culmination of events was only an exercise to test the preparedness of emergency management systems in Maine, but it could happen. To be better prepared, emergency aid agencies and National Guard soldiers from seven states, and first responders participated in a Vigilant Guard exercise in Maine, Nov. 5-8.
Every year, NGB and the U.S. Northern Command pick four locations to host the exercise. Each location is in a different FEMA region, so the likelihood of a state being able to host the event more than once is rare. The goal of the program is to enhance both National Guard and state emergency preparedness.
All of the participants work together to assess storm damage, identify hazmat threats, decontamination, search and rescue, patient extraction, triage, and other emergency-response measures. Working side by side and being able to recognize one another helps develop relationships before they are in the emergency situation.
Lt. Col. Diane Dunn, a Maine Army National Guard soldier who works for Joint Force Headquarters said that the exercise has met every goal they set out to accomplish, primarily networking and developing resources.
"Every single time you get military partners working side by side with civilians they establish relationships, and that is probably the most important thing," said Dunn.
"Understanding who the leaders are, and what tasks belong to whom, so when you have to support someone, you already know their strengths and weaknesses and where you fit into that picture. Those experiences make this exercise more valuable."
During the last 13 months, Dunn has worked very closely with Maine Emergency Management Agency Exercise Officer, Jeremy Damren. They worked directly with NGB and NORTHCOMM to plan the event. He agreed that communication is essential to developing working relationships.
"Many of our responders here would be the same people responding to our neighboring states as well," said Damren. "So now, we recognize these faces and can hopefully work a bit closer than had we just shown up. I think anytime you exchange business cards before an emergency its always better than doing it during the emergency."
Although Maine has not had anything to this scale happen yet, it could happen. Emergency situations in New England, such as Hurricane Irene, or Hurricane Sandy that required a multistate response, have already happened, and this just helps train everyone to be better equipped.
Dunn, a native of Newburgh, Maine, said this training is the opportunity of a lifetime for the National Guard.
"It gives us the opportunity to not only understand the resources and capabilities the civilians have, but also our role," she said. "How we support our civilians, and where we would fit into our communities and to make sure our families and our community members are safe. Most importantly, that can help response efforts like this."
When a disaster strikes, trained, local emergency personnel respond first. When the first responders have expended their resources, the county comes in to assist. In a situation like Vigilant Guard, with multiple competing priorities, whether it is sheltering people, clearing roads, or just public safety in general, sometimes they too run out of resources.
That's when MEMA enters the picture. They have a designated planning staff that is responsible for responding to emergencies. They can look at all the resources state wide and see where things can be shared. After the state exceeds all of their resources, they request National Guard assistance, and mutual aid partners in neighboring states, and federal agencies.
The military doesn't step in and take over the situation. They are there to help aid and assist the first responders and other agencies already in place, said Damren, who lives in Belgrade.
"The adjutant general, who manages both us and the Maine National Guard, has said from the very beginning, that all disasters start local. So this military takeover would never happen. What would happen is we would work together."
Working side by side, military and civilian responders extract, decontaminate and treat the victims at the collapsed building. Meanwhile, other crews have been called in to respond to nearly 20 other emergency events throughout the state, from cybersecurity breaches, to a contaminated ship coming into Portland. It took nearly 1,500 National Guard soldiers, hundreds of civilian medical and first responders and international partners working together to help mitigate the disaster.
Because events this extreme are not common in New England, this was an opportunity to demonstrate the National Guard and civilian agencies abilities to respond when called, and to train military soldiers for their response, said Dunn.
"It gave us the opportunity to exercise our main job; to defend our state and to respond in time of crisis," she continued. "It is not something we do all the time, so its important that we dust off those plans and are familiar with what our tasks are and how we need to continue to train and prepare so we can meet the call when it comes in."
Similarly, Damren was very happy with the overall exercise.
"Being able to strengthen the military and civilian relationship and reflect that we do all work together," he said. "It doesn't matter what uniform you wear, we are all here to do a job, so let's just get to work, make people safe, and save lives."


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When is coffee a beverage or not a beverage?
Posted by TheShot on 19 Feb 2011 | Tagged as: Consumer Trends, Quality Issues, Starbucks
Two articles in the news yesterday highlighted a bit of our thinking about a major divide in coffee formats: espresso and filter coffee. The Puget Sound Business Journal interviewed the sometimes-controversial Illy man, Giorgio Milos: Illy's master barista challenges us to take a fresh look at Starbucks, Tully's | Puget Sound Business Journal. The other article was from London's Financial Times: FT.com / Food & Drink – The trend: Filter coffee.
Much of what's there has been said before, except that Mr. Milos nailed a key point with this opening statement: "Espresso is not a beverage."
This key distinction is critical to understanding good espresso. Without it, Americans suffer bitter, watery, over-extracted dreck. Compensating for the American "more equals better" approach has been the American latte or cappuccino that's been drowned in large volumes of milk compared with the more typical European version. Alternatively, the American demand for volume — with an equivalent level of caffeine tolerance and quality — is now being met by the return of pour-over/filter coffee.
But let's back up a step to be sure: what does it mean to say, "espresso is not a beverage"? Espresso is about an intense, concentrated, rather fleeting taste or experience. It is not about quenching your thirst, 44-oz Super Big Gulp style (or two-hour mug style). It's not about washing down your scone or lingering, Parisian style, in a café over a copy of Albert Camus's L'Étranger. Espresso is the amuse-bouche of the coffee world; satiety has no place.
Except satiety plays a massive role in the American ethos towards food and drink. When Americans speak of "value" consumption, we're almost always obsessed with volume more than we are with quality. Dollar for dollar, we are more disappointed being served amazing food that might leave our 34% obese population still able to walk than we are with mediocre food that buries us alive in avalanche-level quantities. See: the American popularity of The Cheesecake Factory.
What this means is the resurgence of filter coffee (in higher quality forms) should do quite well from a cultural popularity standpoint. This trend may be a retread, but it stands to have far more cultural impact here than espresso ever could. We just hope that the minority of us still demented enough to prefer our flavors in short, concentrated doses continue to reap the benefits too. So please: no more pour-over bars that deliberately eschew espresso machines.
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its frightening that some people out there might actually enjoy those large lattes or cappuccinos. wouldnt it be so much better if everyone in america had the exact same palate and enjoyed 2oz shots of espresso (or at least a 4oz cortado). i am glad to know we have The Shot to always be defining for us whats good and appropriate to like.


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Today, The Chancellor announced details of the planned cap on Annually Managed Expenditure (AME). Currently, the social security budget has the flexibility to respond to the needs of the economy and the people within it. In the Autumn Statement today we learnt this may no longer be the case.
At the beginning of each Parliament the Chancellor- with support from the House of Commons – will place limits on social security spend. Set in 2014 for the four years following, the cap will cover more than £100 billion welfare spending.
The basic state pension, Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) and JSA-pass ported benefits will be excluded from the cap. But all other benefits – including Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Tax Credits and the majority of Housing Benefit – will still be in the cap.
What does the cap mean?
Raising the stakes
A breach of the cap will trigger a debate and vote in the House of Commons. This will further raise the stakes for policy-makers who want to ensure they can provide the right support for disabled people.
Welfare trade-offs
Housing Benefit and tax credits are counter-cyclical –they may rise sharply if the economy falters. If the economy takes a downward turn, ministers bound by the cap will be forced to pitch them against disability benefits in their decisions to bring down social security spending.
Today Osborne argued that including state pensions within the cap would mean "cutting pensions for those who've worked hard all their lives because the costs on, say, housing benefit for young people had got out of control." Meanwhile, disability benefits which help many disabled people work and live independently – appear to be fair game.
The cap installs yearly limits to social security spending. Instead of tackling the drivers of it, ministers will be compelled to make quick, top-down cuts wherever they can.
Scope have long-argued that continued investment in social care, better employment support and proper support to cover the extra costs of being disabled would all be more effective in meeting disabled people's needs and driving down costs than any cap on AME.
This autumn, the Chancellor has celebrated growth and responsible recovery. But it is a recovery that will not benefit disabled people. Instead disabled people will face yet another squeeze on living standards, and further exclusion from local communities and the wider economy.


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Palestine, Texas- Downtown merchants are ready to welcome ten wineries and delicious specialty foods on December 13, 2014 from 4 – 7 p.m. for the Main Street Wine Swirl.
Main Street announced on Tuesday the list of participating wineries and it is a full roster of wines.
"We have wineries from as far away as Abilene and as close as Palestine slated to be here. And their wines run the spectrum from traditional reds and whites to custom flavors," said Laura Westgate, City of Palestine Communications and Main Street Manager.
When asked what is a Wine Swirl, Westgate answered, "It's a cool concept! We invite regional wineries to set up in host businesses downtown. The winery makes it a 'mini-tasting room' and ticket holders can sample the wine while enjoying the ambience of each business. Our committee worked very hard on getting a wide assortment of wineries. There will definitely be something for everyone."
A unique component for the Wine Swirl is to pair the wineries with local and specialty food providers. Ten diverse food businesses will work in partnership with the wineries and host businesses to provide food tastes. These tastes will showcase food that, at most locations, can be bought on the spot.
"The wine swirl is going to be one of the best events of the holiday season in Palestine. Our volunteers have put together a night full of special experiences," continued Westgate, "We know everyone will have a great time at the 1st Annual Main Street Wine Swirl. We hope you find the perfect wine, the perfect gift and make perfect memories while visiting us downtown!"
Located in various businesses downtown and showcasing regional wineries, specialty food, live entertainment and the beauty of downtown at Christmas the December 13, 2014 Wine Swirl will feature:
- The Winery at Willow Creek (wine only location) at the Co-ed Shop
- Caney Creek Winery at Eilenberger's Food Eilenberger's
- Caudalie Crest Hog Bottom Creek Meats at Carnegie Library
- Dionisio Winery Braly's Specialty Foods at Fringe
- Granny Muffin Wines Granny Specialty Foods at Granny Muffin
- Wines
- Landon Winery at Red Fire Grille Artifacts/Redlands
- Maydelle Country Wines & Happy Monkey Farms at Hometown Girls
- Perrine Winery & Petals Florist & General Store at Pop-up Art Gallery
- Red Road Winery & O'Sweet Pea Specialty Food at O'Sweet Pea
- Sugar Ridge Winery & Chamber Surprise Food at Chamber
- Old Magnolia at Old Magnolia
- Ben E. Keith, William George & Brenda Cobble at "The Lounge @ 316" check in location 316 N. Sycamore
Live Music will be provided throughout the night by:
- Alex Graser at Old Magnolia.
- The James Warren Ensemble at Eilenberger's.
- Loretta Callens at The Lounge @316.
- Mellow Scarecrow at the Carnegie Library.
Swirl Sponsors are Grand Reserve: Red Hat Rentals; Cabernet: Pumping Services; Merlot: Bodi Services; Chardonnay: Warren AC & Heat, Citizens National Bank and Oxbow Bakery and Antiques.
"A huge thank you goes out to our sponsors for their generosity. With their help we are able to offer a premier wine event in historic downtown. If you're out an about this holiday season, please stop and tell them thanks!" concluded Westgate.
The Wine Swirl is a ticketed event, for information or tickets visit the Main Street website www.palestinemainstreet.org, stop by the Palestine Chamber of Commerce (401 W. Main) or the Palestine Visitor Center (825 W. Spring), or buy your tickets online at OuthouseTickets.com.
For a full list of holiday events visit www.visitpalestine.com
Palestine Main Street Wine Swirl is a joint project of the Main Street Department and the Friends of Main Street.


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text: Marble Arch Caves Sail deep into the Marble Arch Caves One of the strangest landscapes of this beautiful island lies deep underground. At the Marble Arch Global Geopark in County Fermanagh, the peaceful waters have spent the last few million years carving a mysterious underworld in this limestone labyrinth. As one of the finest show caves in Europe, a guided boat ride carries your party deep into the earth, where you'll see cave formations, huge chambers and waterfalls. Ballintoy Harbour Game of Thrones® boat trip Fans of the hit HBO series can go behind the scenes with the very company that worked on the production. Sail to Lordsport (or Ballintoy Harbour, as it's known around here), and check out the beaches, coast and headlands where much of the action took place. In fact, you don't have to be a diehard fan – this is a brilliant introduction to the Causeway Coastal Route! Here, you can cross the swaying the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and explore the mystical Giant's Causeway nearby. Devenish Island Island hopping on Lough Erne Lough Erne is in two parts, but the whole lough is sprinkled with islands – 154 to be precise. This place was an important highway when land travel was tricky, and is also a medieval pilgrimage route. These serene waters are studded with ancient religious sites, including the fascinating remains of a 6th century monastic site on Devenish, the mysterious stone figures on White Island and the curious Janus figure on Boa. Take to the waters and catch a ferry to Devenish Island or White Island, or take control and hire a boat to waft where ever the soft waves take you. Titanic Belfast Boat around Titanic Belfast Take to the water for a fresh look at the birthplace of the most famous luxury liner in the world. Titanic Boat Tours sail around Belfast Harbour and the old Harland & Wolff shipyards, which have been transformed into the Titanic Quarter. You'll hear the story of the city that built this tragic vessel, and how the busy working docks were once the very heart of Belfast. The area is still a vibrant hub of activity, but now it buzzes with culture, bars and restaurants. Clonmacnoise Voyage like a Viking Get in touch with your inner Norseman and cruise from Athlone to the incredible monastic site of Clonmacnoise. The River Shannon was a major highway in days gone by, and Clonmacnoise was a wealthy and sophisticated monastery – too tempting a target to evade Viking attention. These seafaring folk invented shallow-draught ships that could sail far inland, allowing them to invade the helpless monks' hallowed home. Whale watching in west Cork Whale watching off West Cork The southwest coast of Ireland is home to many amazing creatures. You can get close to the gentle giants of the sea on a whale-watching trip with Cork Whale Watch. Catch the boat from Reen Pier, where a four-hour trip on the mighty Atlantic ocean holds sightings of dolphins, porpoise, humpback whales, basking sharks and seals. Galway Hookers Sail a Galway hooker Designed to withstand the heavy weather of the north Atlantic, the Galway hooker is a hefty piece of history, and sailing in one is a unique experience. Cast away from the village of Carna on board the 120-year-old "Bláth na hÓige" (Flower of Youth) for a two-hour trip. You'll learn about the history of the area, visit some of the deserted islands off the coast and maybe even hear some tall tales from the sea. Kayaking on the River Liffey Dublin by kayak Once you've strolled the streets of Dublin, take to the river. Paddling the Liffey's calm water offers a startling new vantage point, which most people have never experienced. With City Kayaking you can even paddle under the famous Ha'penny Bridge! Trips are timed with the tides – high tide for the best view of the city; low tide for a tour of the docklands and a glimpse of Dublin Bay – and each suit all fitness levels. Cliffs of Moher cruises A new view of the Cliffs of Moher Even in photos, the Cliffs of Moher are extraordinary. From the top, they're dizzying – but what about from the bottom? A boat trip will get you close to the base of these iconic giants, where the pounding sea has carved out caves and seabirds nest on precarious perches. Tours start from Galway and Doolin and pay a visit to Ireland's largest seabird colony on the Great Sea Stack. Sallins Grand Canal, County Kildare Take a canal cruise Far from the stormy seas, the tranquillity of a canal cruise is a world apart. Take it easy and feel your shoulders relax on a gentle trip from Sallins. Skipper Ger Loughlin is a fountain of knowledge, with stories about the people who built these liquid highways, and traditional life on canal barges, towed by horses, donkeys – and sometimes even people. Take a family trip during the day or an evening outing, where you can enjoy a drink while admiring the beautiful views. Explore more Dublin on the waterHad enough of the city streets? Get out on the water and explore the liquid wonders of the east coast. Travel by waterWeather, licenses and routes. If you want to go it alone, check out all you need to know right here. Dublin: coastal towns and villagesCosy coffee shops and picturesque harbours, escape the city buzz to Dublin's relaxing seaside.


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Cooking nutritious and delicious meals can be a challenge for busy families — and we certainly fall into that category lately! –, but that shouldn't stop us from trying! That's why I'm always on the lookout for creative, yet simple, recipes I can cook at dinnertime.
As much as I'd love to believe that my quesadillas rock (they do!), I know I have to move beyond that and also find a way to make dinner fun so that my daughter can be a part of the process. Cue in the cereal boxes!
Yes, cereal for dinner! Honestly, I never even thought of using the Kellogg's cereal I grew up with as an ingredient in recipes. For me the phrase "Breakfast for dinner" just meant we'd be grabbing a bowl, adding cereal and milk and eating in front of the TV. But that's not what this is about.
When I received Kellog's Breakfast for Dinner Recipe Book I was happy to see many nutritious and creative options being offered. All of the recipes include one of Kellog's cereals in a mouth-watering recipe that can be served at dinner! Check out my family's three favorite recipes below and download the book with 13 full recipes for free! Oh, and scroll all the way down to enter to win a year's supply of Kellogg's cereal to always have a box at hand for brinnertime!
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To help you make these delicious recipes we are giving away a one-year supply of Kellog's cereals — that's equal to 26 boxes! Just leave us a comment letting us know which Kellogg's breakfast for dinner recipe you'd like to try or your own favorite breakfast for dinner recipe. Good luck!
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Android device rooting is the most popular thing these days and if you are familiar with rooting then you must have known about the KingRoot APK software. KingRoot is the most popular and easy to root software. The best feature of this app is that you don't even require a computer to root your device and you can root your android smartphone with a single click. The software removes the complexity of rooting an Android device and roots your device with just a click. This is the post about How to Download KingRoot APK v5.3.7.
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Star City School District joins districts across the state to celebrate School Board Member Recognition Month in January. More than 1500 Arkansas school board members are being honored for their service and dedication to public education. "Our board members assume a crucial role in representing our students and advocating for public education," said Jon Laffoon. "We are very proud of our board members, and Arkansas School Board Recognition Month is a great time to recognize them and celebrate our accomplishments. The Board has done a wonderful job in supporting our district to allow us to turn around our financial status. They have also made a strong commitment to our students well-being by allowing us to have partnership with Mainline Health to provide a medical and dental clinic on campus."
The members serving on the Star City School Board are Charles Knight, Logan Rambin, Vivian Knight, Taylor Grayson, Summer McGhee, Jim Haley and Steven Stone. The district will honor our board members with a Resolution from the councils of: Star City, Lincoln County and Grady. A board appreciation dinner is also planned and each member of the board will be presented with a Certificate of Recognition at that time.
As publicly elected school leaders, Arkansas school board members set policy for their respective districts. Under state law, they are empowered to hire and evaluate the superintendent, oversee district finances, approve the budget, and determine the vision and mission of the district. School boards must also approve the curriculum and ensure the district maintains adequate facilities for teaching and learning.
In addition to their board duties, state law requires Arkansas school board members to earn a minimum of six hours of professional development each year in areas related to their role and responsibilities.


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Good afternoon to all 12 people whose interests on a Venn diagram overlap with both "Sean Hannity" and "Fast Company." I hear you're angry that Keurig has pulled its advertising from Sean Hannity's Fox News show over the host's defense of alleged child molester Roy Moore. Some of you have taken to the internet to show your rage by smashing your Keurig machines and posting videos. But now you're faced with a quandary: How are you going to enjoy your beloved morning java?
I'm here to help. First, it's important to note that Keurig makes bad coffee. It's perhaps even good that you're shunning it. Also (and this may not be something you really care about), Keurig pods are pretty bad for the environment. Not only that, but making coffee without pods is much cheaper than buying those dumb pods.
So here's a quick rundown of different ways you can make coffee while sticking it to the left-wing conspiracy that is Keurig's ad sales teams:
- If you want just one cup of coffee, pour-over is probably perfect for you. You can buy a cheap setup–be it a Melitta, a Chemex, or a Kalita–along with some filters. All said, this will only set you back a few bucks. Then buy yourself some coffee, grind it, and then spend three minutes pouring hot water over the beans using the new manual device. That's it. You're now making better coffee!
- If you want to make really good coffee, I recommend buying a Kalita Wave and using a gooseneck water kettle. But believe you me: using any pour-over rig will taste worlds better than any of the dreck that comes from a pod. If you want to get really fancy, buy yourself a nice burr grinder (this is honestly the most important part of making good coffee). But if that's a bridge too far and you just want cheap, easy coffee, buy it pre-ground; despite it not being fresh, pre-ground coffee will still be much better than whatever came out of that machines you just smashed.
- You can also buy an automatic drip machine, if you want to make more than one cup. Although, cheap Mr Coffee coffee can sometimes border on the flavor profile of Keurig. But, then again, you bought the Keurig to begin with so maybe taste isn't your primary concern.
Whatever the case, this could be the beginning of a brand-new world for the far-right. Now that you've broken free of the Keurig shackles, you can experience life in a different realm. One where the drink tastes good. Welcome to The Resistance.


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"Fight like a warrior" – Matisyahu
In the chronic illness community, there is some debate about whether or not being called a "warrior" is a good thing. This is because a warrior is related to fighting which could mean that one is fighting themselves constantly. And while that is a distinct possibility and there are people who struggle with fighting against themselves and even I do that sometimes…where I fight against my chronic illnesses- leaving myself feeling only worse.
The reason I like being called a warrior is so much more than that. A warrior can do more than just fight against themselves.
Here are some definitions:
Warrior. noun.
1. A brave or experienced or soldier or fighter.
2. Any of a number of standing poses in yoga in which the legs are held apart and the arms are stretched outwards.
3. A person who shows or has shown great vigor, courage or aggressiveness.
I am a warrior because I fight hard to get up and live the best I can each day. The past couple of months since my last post have been hard. I have been completely immersed in my health this past summer. My hypothyroidism, migraines, throat (chronic infections) respectively.
Goings on
For my underachieving thyroid: Overall things are steady with it right now, so that's the best news to date. score!
For my migraines: Over the summer I had quite a few different tests to look at my brain and see what is going on in there. I had an EEG (this is like an EKG but for the brain specifically), MRI, MRA, and seeing an ophthalmologist to check and make sure nothing is going wrong with my eyes. The EEG was slightly abnormal so I will be seeing another neurologist who specializes in seizures very soon. And finally, I will be starting botox (for migraines) on September 14th. It's not botox for wrinkles, promise. Google it. My neurologist has high hopes that it will help my daily chronic migraines lessen. *fingers crossed*
For my throat: I had a tonsillectomy about one month ago on July 26th. And it was really painful, challenging and just all around sucky to heal. Tonsil removal for adults is completely different than it is for kids. Kids heal from tonsil removal in 5-7 days, adults heal in 6-8 weeks. Youth is truly wasted on the young….they just don't know how good they have it. Plus my healing is slowed down a bit by all my chronic illnesses and jenky immune system.
My boyfriend, Aaron, took great care of me during the first weeks after my surgery. Getting me twice daily Slurpees. But honestly, my throat is somewhat sore and while I'm working my way up to hard foods…after I eat them my throat hurts so badly that the only thing that soothes it is a nice cold Slurpee. So he willingly makes endless Slurpee runs and its amazing.
Too School for Cool
Here are the facts… the new semester began on Monday, August 27th, ya'll. Just one month after my surgery. Was I ready…well in theory…nope. I began doing some coursework a week before the semester started so as to get a headstart which never hurts for me, especially with my health, I am often falling behind or at least feeling like I am falling behind.
Graduate school is challenging. Not just like this is college so it's hard, but whole other level hard and I am so fortunate I have survived to make it into my last year. Don't get me wrong…I love a challenge. School is my favorite thing ever. This is officially my last year…two semesters to go! It's bittersweet. I want to enjoy my last year but it's hard as a chronically ill person because can I ever really enjoy anything fully? It's a different kind of challenge because often I am just trying to get through things as a suffer through health challenge after health challenge.
The important thing is communication with my professors and getting accommodations when possible. Universities and colleges should have an Office for Students with Disabilities (OSWD)that provide students with accommodations. This is not just for students with visible physical disabilities or ADD/ADHD and the like. This can be invisible chronic illnesses as well, as long as they are well documented by a doctor.
My OSWD accommodations include:
* Extension of time on homework provided the extension does not substantially impact the student's ability to participate in class discussions and activities, threatens the academic integrity of the curriculum or impede the accomplishment of the learning objectives. The student must discuss this accommodation with his/her professors.
* Flexibility with regard to attendance. The student shall discuss this accommodation with her instructor in order to ensure that the number of missed classes does not threaten the academic integrity of the curriculum or impede the accomplishment of the learning objectives.
* Permission to take brief breaks during class.
* Permission to use a laptop during class for the purpose of taking notes.
* Instructor to alert student before flashing lights. You might think this accommodation is odd because who flashes the lights in class?!?! But maybe you read my about me page or maybe you will in a minute. But the shortish story is I go to Gallaudet University, the only Deaf Liberal Arts University in the world. Which is just like it sounds, a deaf university where there is no voice talking and while I am not deaf, I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) because my grandparents were Deaf. And it just happens that my boyfriend, Aaron is Deaf as well (also convenient after having my tonsils out when I couldn't speak!). A common practice in the Deaf community to get a group of people's attention is to flash the lights a couple times but flashing lights triggers my migraines…now that's unfortunate! Which is why it is in my accommodations. And now you know…and knowledge is power!)
My accommodations are game-changing for me; they make all the difference between passing and failing. I can't remember if I mentioned it on my blog here before so I don't know if I have a post to link…but I am on the OSWD Student Advisory Board, going on 2 years now, because that is how much I believe in supporting OSWD and the students who need their accommodations.
So what is a warrior?
Am I constantly fighting something you can't see? …maybe. I'd like to think of myself as fighting for my life…as normal as possible but also not. I'm not normal…whatever normal is. I get exhausted after unloading and loading the dishes, I can barely carry the laundry basket down to the basement to wash a load of laundry without feeling like my body will give out… but I never stop trying…I never give up. To me…that is a warrior.
What is a warrior to you? Are you a warrior?


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Trembles Ground Floor Apartment
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Sleeps 6
Trembles is situated at the foot of the ski slopes that link Morzine with Avoriaz in the area of Les Prodains. We are across the piste from the main lift to Avoriaz (1800m) and 100 meters away from a beginners button lift which takes you to the cable car too. Your day finishes with a blue, red or black piste straight back to your accommodation.
Trembles Ground Floor Apartment boasts a ski to the door location and is just 200 metres from the nearest tele ski lift. From this lift you have a very short ski over to the new Prodains Express cable car which links Morzine and Avoriaz. You can be from your door to the heart of Avoriaz in 10 minutes. The apartments maintain a very traditional rustic style with modern comforts and facilities, and there is ample private parking.
The apartment has 2 large bedrooms, each with a double bed and a bunk bed and is therefore suitable for up to 8 people. The open plan large living kitchen and dining area can also be used for larger groups if taking the upstairs apartments as well.
A double bed and bunk beds
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If your family has accumulated books that you no longer want that are suitable for children at St. Mary's (DON'T SEND ANY HEIRLOOMS!), send them to the Book Swap (usually in the spring). I'll keep a record of how many points they add up to and your children may then choose other books up to that value. (Hardcover books are worth 4 points, paperbacks 2 points, magazines 1 point.) It gets a little complicated but we manage!
We like to warn students that they may not find enough trades to use up their points. It all depends on what the other students bring in. They could let their friends use up the leftover points, perhaps. It's interesting to watch this as an experiment in free enterprise, democracy and consumerism...The kids have to figure out the value of their contribution versus the commodities they're interested in. This is not a classroom exercise by any means but some learning is going on.
A plus, of course, is that the children come away with fresh reading material just in time for summer vacation. Another advantage is that it's the time of the year when I weed out old books from the library shelves, so maybe these can find a second chance in somebody's home, too.
The dates of actual trading sessions, then, will be at lunch time on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, around the time the library closes in May. It would help if books came in ahead of those days, so that we can assess how many points they're worth beforehand and set up an "account" for each student who participates. Do make sure any incoming books are identified as to whom they're from. We want to make sure the right person gets credit.
So dig out those unwanted books and we'll see you at the Book Swap!
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The global debate about human rights—taking place in venues from the halls of the United Nations to the street corners of impoverished communities—has brought to the fore many conflicting value systems and worldviews. Individualism vs. communalism. Modernity vs. tradition. East vs. West. North vs. South. Economic and social rights such as the right to employment and decent housing vs. the civil and political rights to free speech and expression.
In the end, however, all concepts of human rights—including those that do not necessarily use the language of "human rights"—have their basis in some understanding of human dignity. In other words, people merit decent treatment because they possess human dignity, some kind of inherent worth that is theirs by the simple fact of being human.
In some traditions, this dignity derives from God, in whose image humanity was created. In other traditions, the unique capacity to think and reason is said to be the source of human dignity. More and more, however, the idea of human dignity as the basis for rights and prerogatives over nonhuman nature is being supplanted by the idea of special human responsibilities—to exercise responsible stewardship in nature and to treat all life with respect.
How does Buddhism understand human dignity? From where does it spring? What supports and sustains it?
The starting point for Buddhism is the value and sanctity of life. For example, in one letter to a follower, Nichiren states that the value of a single day of life exceeds all other treasures. Buddhism further takes the profound view that the life of the individual is inseparable from the vast universe itself.
related article What Is Love? In this excerpt from "Discussions on Youth," SGI President Daisaku Ikeda discusses the concept of love from a Buddhist perspective. From the Buddhist perspective, given the mind-boggling number of life-forms that fill the universe, human life is a rare privilege with special responsibilities. As Nichiren, referring to a passage from the Nirvana Sutra, states: "It is rare to be born a human being. The number of those endowed with human life is as small as the amount of earth one can place on a fingernail."
What makes human life unique is the scale of our choice, the degree to which we are free to choose to act for good or evil, to help or to harm.
A recent book on the challenges of aging introduces the story of a young woman, married and with young children, who found herself suddenly in the position of having to care for her mother-in-law, bedridden following a stroke. At first the young woman could not understand why this had happened to her, why her already demanding life should be further burdened in this way. Through her Buddhist practice she was able to realize that she could, depending on how she chose to approach this situation, make of it an opportunity to create value. She was able to transform her initial feelings of resentment toward the older woman into a sense of appreciation.
Ultimately, the Buddhist understanding of human dignity is rooted in the idea that we are able to choose the path of self-perfection.
Ultimately, the Buddhist understanding of human dignity is rooted in the idea that we are able to choose the path of self-perfection. We can, in other words, consistently make those difficult choices for creativity, growth and development. This state of self-perfection—a condition of fully developed courage, wisdom and compassion—is described as Buddhahood or enlightenment. The idea that all people—all life, in fact—have this potential is expressed by the concept, stressed particularly in the Mahayana tradition, that all living beings possess Buddha nature.
In concrete, practical terms, this comes down to the idea that everyone has a mission—a unique role that only she or he can play, a unique perspective to offer, a unique contribution to make. As Daisaku Ikeda recently wrote in a book for high school students, "The fact that we have been born into this world means that we each have a unique purpose to fulfill. If we didn't, we would not have been born. Nothing in the universe is without value. Everything has meaning."
The older woman in the story likewise sought to find a way to use her severely limited capacities to contribute to the well-being of the household. Since she still had use of her hands, she took up knitting—partly as a form of therapy, partly to make useful things for the family. She also enjoyed keeping watch over the home when the others were away.
From the Buddhist perspective, we always have the option of choosing to create value from even the most difficult situation. Through such choices we can fulfill our unique purpose and mission in life, and in this way give fullest expression to the inherent treasure of our human dignity. There is perhaps no more solid foundation for human rights than a widespread awakening to the human dignity that resides in every one of us.
Adapted from an article in the July 2000 issue of the SGI Quarterly.
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Artificial Intelligence for the Healthcare Executive, Defined
Have the facts as you consider AI for your heathcare organization
As a healthcare executive, you want simple answers to foundational questions before you consider operational AI for your business – What are the most common AI use cases and which make sense for me? What benefit can this technology provide? Where should I deploy it in my business? Will I be able to recognize immediate ROI?
Artificial Intelligence 101: 5 Terms to Add to Your AI Playbook
Understanding how AI works is an essential first step to determining its potential fit and benefit for your organization. Read this article to get a foundational understanding of the technologies that make up AI and their intended business impact.
8 Tips for Seamless AI Implementation
We caught up with our Customer Success team to learn the critical factors for success in any AI implementation. Learn more about the key considerations and reap the benefit of the learnings gained from the teams who have gone before you in their AI journey.
Operational AI v. A Brain in a Jar
In today's reality of increasing regulation, increasing wages, and high deductible insurance plans, it's important that any AI solution considered provides immediate and measurable impact. It can't be a "Brain in a Jar." Read more to understand the AI solutions that do work.
The True Cost of Inaction: What You Lose without AI
While many healthcare executives consider business impacts such as ROI or margins when vetting a new technology , the better question is, "what is the risk if I don't take action?" Here we discuss four areas of impact for those who choose to forego automation.
3 Trends to Consider Before AI Deployment
As you consider AI for your organization, you should know the key trends that other executives are encountering in their path to AI excellence. Read more for insight into technology and partner assessment, and other trends.


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No. 22 San Diego State vs. Air Force resumes after delay
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — The game between No. 22 San Diego State and Air Force has resumed after an 88-minute delay due to lightning in the second quarter.
The teams kicked off amid a steady rain Saturday and it only got worse before officials sent the teams to the locker rooms with 7:56 remaining in the first half. Air Force led 9-0.
Both teams agreed to skip a break for halftime.
Air Force announced the attendance at 27,575, but there was hardly anyone in the seats after the break.
The last time there was a weather delay at Falcon Stadium was 1993 against the Aztecs.


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Most Romantic Flower Bouquets for your True Love
Each generation of women loved to receive flowers as a gift. As the flowers are the symbol of life and beauty, they compliment her beauty the best and thus are the best friends of every woman on this earth. No women can resist her from such beautiful flowers. While receiving them, they feel vibrant, beautiful and special. Do you love, flower bouquets are the best gifts made by the florists. It increases her affection for you and makes her feel an important part of your life. This gives her strength to stay strong and love you with true heart. However, with flowers and its effect on women, you will reap the benefits of being please by her affection and sensual approach.
Choosing a random flower for her as per the occasion is an art. Picking up any random Flowers might disturb the essence of the occasion. Roses are special and the most loved flowers. It can impress her with its charming beauty. However, sending roses to your lover when you want to apologize or say I Love you makes sense. However, sending Dozens of red roses to your co-worker for her best performance is not logical. However, this is a tough to add it into your book of mistakes, because not everyone is aware of the specialty of every flower. Thus, let us know more about flowers that can be sent to her as per the occasion.
Roses :
For a romantic gift for your wife or your partner, Romantic flower gifts such as dozen of red roses will work out properly. They are available in a variety of colors such as Yellow, red, pink, White and Blue. Red is more appropriate for your lover to express her love and affection. But does not suit for a corporate success wishes. The intensity of roses while its appearance leaves a special impact on the minds of the receiver.
Daisies are said to be innocent flower. Thus, sending this to her on her birthday might not be the right choice. Send them for getting well soon wishes or as a good morning greeting to her. Wishing her good morning with this flower will make her day special and full of positivity.
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Adapted from Andre Aciman's 2007 novel of the same name, director Luca Guadagnino (A Bigger Splash, I am Love) drenches us with the golden heat of a Northern Italian summer in his new sensual masterpiece, Call Me by Your Name.
It is 1983, and 17-year-old music prodigy Elio (Timothée Chalamet, Lady Bird) whiles his time away by the pool in a beautiful vacation villa along with his Greco-Roman professor father (Michael Stuhlbarg, Arrival, Trumbo) and French mother (Amira Casar), while the family reads German poetry to each other. Each year, the family welcomes an academic assistant for six weeks and this year's guest is the broad-shouldered, cocky Oliver (Armie Hammer), who could easily stand on his own among the Greek statues he studies. At first ambivalent to each other, it is not long before the mutual attraction between the wiry, hot-blooded adolescent and the Adonis in tiny shorts simmers beyond the bathroom they share.
This time around, Guadagnino eschews his usual splashy filmmaking with a less hurried pace and understated storytelling, at the same time offering ripe, glowing visual details to amplify and fill in the subtext. Ultimately, the director and his cast have crafted a movie that transcends its same-sex central story to tell a universal coming-of-age story. Reflecting on human nature, family and first love, Call Me by Your Name joins the likes of Brokeback Mountain, Carol, and Moonlight in the essential queer cinema canon.
"Peachy keen. A luminous, sun-kissed Italian love story brimming with warmth, passion and feeling. This is utterly unmissable." (Josh Winning, Total Film)
"A film that's at once light, joyful and emotionally devastating, with deeply affecting central performances. A full-hearted romantic masterpiece." (Olly Richards, Empire)
"Outside of a few short moments in Ismail Merchant and James Ivory's Maurice, and Ang Lee's Brokeback Mountain, the love and intimacy between two male characters has never truly felt this real or emotionally heartbreaking in a theatrical context. It's almost revolutionary. It's cinematic art." (Gregory Ellwood, The Playlist)


text: One of the most popular pieces of outdoor power equipment these days is the utility vehicle. From hunters to handymen, everyone seems to be using them. Why? The current crop of utility vehicles is practical, powerful and versatile-a far cry from their "golf cart with an attitude" predecessors. So what should you look for in a utility vehicle? "Take the time to really figure out how you will use a utility vehicle and what type of terrain you will encounter," advises Jerry Sandy, product manager for Husqvarna's HUV utility vehicle line. "Decide up front what accessories and features are required for the types of tasks you plan to accomplish." Home & Garden-For jobs like brush clearing or hauling supplies to the garden, says Sandy, a compact utility vehicle may fit the bill. Larger tasks such as clearing snow, on the other hand, require a more powerful unit, four-wheel drive and accessories such as a snowplow attachment, tire chains and a cab enclosure. Property Management-For farmers, ranchers and timber owners, key factors include engine durability, payload capacity and traction for rough terrain. A smooth suspension maximizes comfort when traveling extended distances. Accessories such as windshields, heaters, electric winches and trailer hitches are also important. Hunting & Fishing-Outdoorsmen will want a utility vehicle that functions well in remote areas, so consider features such as certified rollover protection, four-wheel drive and locking differentials. A wide wheelbase and low center of gravity provide stability in rough conditions, and accessory items such as winches, hood racks, heavy-duty bumpers, and aggressive tires can be helpful.


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What sets Vein Atlanta apart from other vein clinics?
Compression stockings are designed to improve blood circulation. Doctors may suggest that their patients wear compression socks or compression stockings after undergoing varicose vein treatment. Compression stockings can help improve results after sclerotherapy injections. While the most effective compression stockings must often be obtained with a prescription, a variety of over-the-counter compression socks are also available.
Compression socks come in a variety of compression levels as well as lengths (knee-high, thigh or panty), color, and styles (open vs. closed toe). They are designed to gently squeeze the legs, which promotes good blood flow in the veins. Patients with venous disease may benefit from wearing compression socks or compression stockings even if they have not recently undergone sclerotherapy treatment for varicose veins. Compression shorts may be used by pregnant women to help with blood flow near reproductive organs.
Compression socks and compression stockings are made of a material that has a very high elasticity. Because of this, they often feel tight when a patient first wears them, which is completely normal. Compression socks and compression stockings encourage upward flow so that blood is more likely to move toward the heart rather than collect in the legs and feet.
Compression can be dangerous for patients with arterial insufficiency—poor arterial blood circulation as can be found in patients with diabetes, atherosclerosis and other arterial vascular disorders. It is essential to consult a vein specialist before using compression stockings.
There are a number of high quality brands of compression socks and compression stockings available on the market. Medi, Juzo, JOBST® and Sigvaris are among the best brands. Compression socks come in two general categories:
- Gradient Socks — Gradient socks work to increase blood flow in the veins located inside the calf muscles. They are tightest at the ankle and gradually loosen higher up the legs. Their design may assist patients who are more likely to develop blood clots and who experience symptoms of poor circulation when they sit or lay down for a long period of time. Unlike anti-embolism socks, gradient socks are more often prescribed to the ambulatory patient, or those who are walking.
- Anti-Embolism Socks—the TED brand is the most popular anti-embolism socks. Anti-embolism stockings are prescribed to non-ambulatory patients, or those who are unable to walk or who are recovering from a surgical procedure. They are designed to reduce the risk of blood clots in bed-ridden patients.
Contact a DoctorQA vein specialist to determine if compression treatment is right for you.
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LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — And they're off to jail!
A blustering drunk stumblebum was busted after he climbed onto a horse at Churchill Downs race track and nearly rode on to the track for the Breeders' Cup.
Cops say Michael Wells-Rody, 24, managed to get into a restricted area on Saturday and rode it out of the tunnel towards the entrance to the track, the Louisville Courier Journal reported.
But before he could get out to the gate, officers spotted him and placed him under arrest
According to the arrest citation, Wells-Rody was "under the influence of alcohol" and was "loud and disorderly" to Churchill Downs staff.
He was charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place and disorderly conduct. He has since been released from Metro Corrections and is scheduled to be arraigned Monday morning.
More than 112,000 people attended the Breeders' Cup World Championships over the weekend, with around 70,000 showing up on Saturday.
Accelerate won the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic.


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The range is small and unconfusing, adapting to all skin types. The products were founded on the benefits on MSM, which is known as the 'beauty mineral'. MSM is a bio-available form of sulphur, which is critical to all cell processes and collagen production. OSKIA use MSM to provide your skin with the natural materials required for the production of collagen and elastin - a longer-lasting approach to promoting cell regeneration and renewal, leading to supple, stronger, healthier skin.
In addition to MSM, Oskia are ahead of the pack in including the most advanced natural ingredients such as Swiss Apple Stem Cells, Ribose, MPC Milk Peptides, Peptides, Prebiotics, Glactoarabinan, Niacinamide (B3), O3 Stressed Yeast Lysate, Immortelle Bleue, to name just a few. These ingredients combine to provide an intense effect promoting radiant, glowing youthful-looking skin and helping to combat the signs of premature ageing and environmental damage for producing anti-ageing results.
There's another OSKIA secret we love and that's their Rose de Mai Massage, Body Oil and Treatment Candle. The fragrance is heavenly (100% natural) and the candle doubles as a body oil or massage oil. This is pure indulgence and If you're looking for the perfect gift this is it.
In our clinic we offer the OSKIA facial treatments which are heavenly. The results are wonderful and nurture all skin types, clients leave glowing. The treatments are suitable for all skin types but especially suit mature and dryer skins.
From 23rd March we have taken the decision to temporarily close the shop. This is the help spread health and wellness, not a virus. Orders can still be placed by telephone or online. During this time we have set up a collection service from the shop, and also a local delivery service. Please see below.
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Orders can be placed online or by telephone, by calling 01625 400113.
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You can collect from outside the shop door, this will be possible between 11am to 4pm. This will available for telephone and online orders (please notify us on your order that you'd like to collect, we'll contact you when your order is ready to collect).
Local Delivery
For orders placed from customers falling within a 3 mile radius, before 12 noon, we will endeavor to deliver on the same day, between 3pm to 5pm. This is subject to stock/staff availability. We will operate a safe and contactless delivery, leaving orders on your doorstep and informing you of your orders arrival.
Orders from customers falling outside of the 3 mile radius will be delivered by Royal Mail as per our delivery policy below.
Online Delivery Policy
We deliver to the UK and internationally. Orders can be placed on-line or by telephone by calling 01625 400113.
Timescale: 2-4 working days.
Orders over £30 - Free Delivery
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Delivery cost will be given at the time of ordering according to your delivery requirements. This service is available Mon - Sat, 9am - 5pm.
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$2,135—$2,660 1—2 bed 2500 Avalon Dr, Sharon MA, 02067
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2500 Avalon Dr, 02067
Commute to Downtown Norwood
Nearby parks include Pheasant Wood Rd, Summer Street Recreation Area and Doherty Field.
Avalon Sharon Apartments has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100. This location is a Car-Dependent neighborhood so almost all errands require a car.
Avalon Sharon features luxury one and two bedroom designs, amazing amenities and one of the best locations in Massachusetts. Apartment homes are equipped with fantastic features such as gourmet kitchens with contemporary cabinets and sleek black appliances, spacious walk-in closets, full size washers and dryers, high ceilings and private patios. Residents can also enjoy a wide range of excellent facilities within the community including a sparkling outdoor swimming pool, a state of the art fitness center, children's playground, resident lounge and a landscaped picnic area with a barbecue.
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If there is anything that brings out the gambler in all of us, it's the annual March Madness NCAA Basketball tournament. In fact, it's estimated that a stunning $10 billion will be bet on the tournament, and a large part of that will be illegal. However, many of the top casinos will get their fair share of the take, and it could help spike numbers for the quarter.
A new Deutsche Bank research report notes that while most of the top regional casinos and hotels are tracking behind first-quarter estimates, in many cases due to the severe weather in the Midwest and Northeast, they do expect March to improve things and the tournament may be a factor.
The analysts are positive on four top companies, and all are rated Buy at Deutsche Bank.
Boyd Gaming
This top company remains a Wall Street favorite. Boyd Gaming Corp. (NYSE: BYD) operates as a multi-jurisdictional gaming company. It owns and operates 24 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.
The company also owns and operates a travel agency and a captive insurance company that underwrites travel-related insurance in Hawaii. As of December 31, 2017, the company owned and operated 24 gaming entertainment properties offering a total of 1,358,856 square feet of casino space, 30,267 slot machines, 632 table games, and 9,372 hotel rooms.
The company remains a favorite for Las Vegas locals and is substantially levered to the Las Vegas market. The company generally targets largely locals in this market. The company's downtown properties also draw Hawaiian tourists. In general, Las Vegas locals performance is less impacted by weekends versus weekdays in a period than other gaming markets would be, as a substantial portion of the local economy works in hospitality.
The Deutsche Bank price target for the shares is $44, and the Wall Street consensus target is$36.06. The shares traded early Monday at $33.40.
Eldorado Resorts
This gaming and hospitality company has a diverse property portfolio, with casinos and resorts stretched across the country. Eldorado Resorts Inc. (NYSE: ERI) owns and operates gaming facilities in Ohio, Louisiana, Nevada, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Eldorado Resorts owns and operates approximately 503,000 square feet of casino space with approximately 20,000 slot machines and video lottery terminals, over 550 table and poker games, 45 restaurants and 6,500 hotel rooms. As of December 31, 2016, the company owned and operated various properties, including Eldorado Resort Casino Reno; Silver Legacy Resort Casino; Circus Circus Reno; Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport; Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort; Presque Isle Downs & Casino; and Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs.
The company also reported a strong quarter with EBITDA growth and cost savings being among the highlights for investors. Many analysts cite the casinos' proximity to the red-hot Reno and Blackhawk markets as a big positive.
Deutsche Bank has a $37 price objective, and the consensus target is $39.50. The stock traded at $35.75 Monday morning.
Penn National Gaming
This company made a huge Las Vegas purchase in 2016 to bolster its gaming portfolio. Penn National Gaming Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) owns, operates or has ownership interests in gaming and racing facilities and video gaming terminal operations, with a focus on slot machine entertainment.
As of December 31, 2017, the company operated 29 facilities in 17 jurisdictions, including California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, and Ontario, Canada. As of December 31, 2017, in aggregate, Penn National Gaming operated approximately 36,700 gaming machines, 820 table games and 4,800 hotel rooms.
The $36 Deutsche Bank price target compares with the $34.00 consensus target. Shares were last seen trading at $26.55.
Red Rock Resorts
This is another company that focuses on the lucrative Las Vegas market. Red Rock Resorts Inc. (NASDAQ: RRR) is a leading casino operator, which primarily operates in the Las Vegas locals market, while managing two Native American tribal facilities, in northern California and western Michigan.
The company operates 19 casino and entertainment properties in the Las Vegas locals market. In May 2016, Red Rock announced an agreement to acquire the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for $312.5 million. The company's solid presence in Las Vegas helped drive very solid overall results, despite a messy fourth quarter when EBITDA came in below expectations.
Deutsche Bank has set its price target at $38. The consensus target is $35.60, and shares traded at $31.30 apiece.
Four outstanding stocks for investors to add to portfolios for a gaming and lodging presence. It should be noted the sector is very cyclical, and downturns in the economy tend to hit the shares harder than most. With that in mind, they all look poised for a solid March and April, and that's when investors generally see big gains from the gaming industry.


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Does your toddler love to play fun games around the house? Is your mind going crazy and you are running out of ideas? It can be as easy as 1, 2, 3! Dance and tumbling students play fun and simple games to keep them interested in the class. Teachers will add in skills to make it that much more of a learning experience. Why not switch it up and use everyday life skills at home to add to the fun with your toddler? You may be surprised how fun this can be not only for your child but also for you as a parent!
1st Game Idea: "Freeze Game!"
Does it become more of a hassle to get your toddler to help you out with everyday skills such as; brushing their teeth, getting dressed for the day, cleaning up their toys, etc.? This could be your solution to making these daily chores fun for your toddler!
It's simple! Turn on some music while these tasks are being done. The catch? Pause the music at different times and watch to see if they can "freeze" in action!
2nd Game Idea: "Simon Says"
Toddlers love this game! Simply play this game at the dinner table! "Simon Says, pass the milk please" "Simon Says, take 3 more bites" Check to see if your child is listening and have them play along with you as well, by using their very own Simon Says ideas around the dinner table. It doesn't always have to be a daily dinner routine. It can be a fun reward and incentive for your toddler to look forward to dinner with you after having a really great day!
3rd Game Idea: "Animal Game"
Does your toddler love to make animal noises? If so, they will love this game! This one you may have to bring out your inner child and play along with them! This can be a perfect "get your wiggles out" kind of game to play. Have fun and don't be afraid to be just as excited as your toddler is to play pretend! How to play? Simply ask your toddler what their favorite animal is, take turns and use your imaginations to act out all the different animals. For example; bear crawls, bunny hops, tiptoes mouse walks, elephant stomps/marches, and so much more! The best part of this game, it is fun for your toddler but also helps with interaction and learning to take turns.
You may find there are so many fun and different ways to interact and play with your toddler safely at home. As a new mom and now have a growing toddler at home, I love interacting and noticing all the different stages of learning that their little minds go through. Doing these everyday life learning experiences can make a positive outcome for you as a parent with your growing toddler.
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Boys Varsity Wrestling · Wrestlers compete at Bucyrus and Whitmer
The varsity wrestling squad competed at the Bucyrus Pool tournament over the weekend. Placing were Darius Latimer in 6th place and Champ Zaborski and Hunter Schmoekel both placing 3rd. The JV team competed at Whitmer High School and had a nice showing with Tyrese Brown placing 3rd and Jaysean Pettigrew taking 4th. Great work!