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Jonathan has just arrived at Slabhenge Reform School to serve time for a crime he won't discuss. The school is only reachable via a small boat as Slabhenge is a stone fortress built around an ancient lighthouse. The headmaster of the school is a cruel man who enjoys punishing the boys and feeding them fairly disgusting food while he feasts. Shortly after Jonathan arrives, however, a freak accident kills all the adults on the island and the boys decide to keep that a secret for a few days while they enjoy their unsupervised time. But someone has to be in charge - don't they? And will the new boss of Slabhenge be any better than the previous one?
This short book is loaded with creepy atmosphere. I could feel the gloom and decay of Slabhenge pressing in on me as I read. The Lord of the Flies comparison is accurate but the boys are not all good nor all bad. Even the worst boy has some redeeming qualities which Gemeinhart uses Jonathan to point out to us as readers. It is not a book my students are likely to pick up on their own, but it will be a winner when I sell it to them.


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"EARTH" without "ART" is just "EH" An environmental psychological approach on climate change communication through art (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2020:299, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Art is seen as a catalyst for societal change and a cultural transformation is exactly what is needed, in order to address one of the biggest challenges humankind is facing – climate change. Many environmental artists have ...
Characterizing changes of dissolved organic matter composition with the use of distinct feeds in recirculating aquaculture systems via high-resolution mass spectrometry (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) are a new alternative to traditional aquaculture approaches, allowing full control over the fish production conditions, while reducing the water demand. The reduction of water exchange ...
Becoming certified, becoming sustainable? Improvements from aquaculture certification schemes as experienced by those certified (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)While the effectiveness of sustainability certification has been studied through many different approaches, an understudied dimension is the behavioral changes made within the companies that become certified. Following ...
New perspectives on international labour migration to Europe's rural regions (Chapter, 2020)While international migration to urban spaces has been extensively studied, there remain significant gaps in our understanding of international labour migration to Europe's rural regions. In this chapter we locate this ...
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Did Katie Couric just spill the beans on the new American Idol judges?
The former Today and CBS Evening News host seems an unlikely candidate to get the news first, but in an interview airing on her new talk show, Katie, Couric seems to have the inside scoop.
Report: Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj nearing American Idol deals
When talking with former Idol judge Jennifer Lopez, Couric asks her to weigh in on the new judges panel, whom she lists as Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson, according to an early transcript released prior to the episode. When a surprised Lopez asked if that panel has been announced, Couric answers "yeah." So either she got a press release we didn't or her information isn't quite so confirmed. However, various outlets are reporting that Fox is set to announce the new judges on Friday — the same day Couric's interview with Lopez will air.
So far, only Carey and Jackson have been confirmed for the new season, with new additions Urban and Minaj said to be close to deals.
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What is the Citizen's Police Academy?
The Citizens Police Academy (CPA) is a unique program which allows people from our community to enter and experience the world of 21st Century Policing through the eyes of a police officer.
Students will learn how police officers are selected and hired, the training requirements, how the police department is organized, the rules officers are required to follow, criminal law, constitutional law, use of force/TASER, OUI and how the breathalyzer works, and many other facets of police patrol operations. Students will have the opportunity to ride along with an officer during part of a shift, learn CPR, and see how NARCAN is administered to overdose victims.
Detectives will teach how fingerprints are located, lifted, and examined, the K-9 officer will show you how a police dog tracks people, and a Cohasset Police computer forensics expert will let you in on how information is being stored inside your smartphone and home computer, and how the police can lawfully gain access to it while conducting criminal investigations.
The classes will meet weekly – Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Cohasset Emergency Operations Center, located in the rear of the Deer Hill School. SCHEDULE: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, and 3/15 (Note: 2/22 was skipped due to school vacation week).
Seating will be limited to 20 people. Applications for the CPA can be found by-clicking CPA 2017 Packet or in the lobby of the police station. Completed applications should be sent to: firstname.lastname@example.com


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The training to improve my English language skills - given by Elske van der Wal - belongs to one of my most effective learning experience in recent years. Elske is a teacher at heart, very competent and aware that teaching is a social activity.
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The one-on-one pronunciation training given by Elske was very interactive, which made it a great learning experience! It really helped me to communicate my message clearer in both business related and private conversations.
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NEW YORK — Queen Elizabeth II spoke to the United Nations about stopping global dangers, then paid tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with a wreath at ground zero and a ceremony honoring British victims in her first visit to New York in more than 30 years.
The 84-year-old British monarch turned her eyes toward the future of the World Trade Center: new skyscrapers rising at what was once smoldering debris that had buried loved ones forever.
"We are not here to reminisce," she told the world body earlier Tuesday. "In tomorrow's world, we must all work together as hard as ever if we are truly to be United Nations."
Not even a record high temperature of 102 degrees, accompanied by a heat advisory, kept the monarch from New York's hallowed ground.
She arrived at the 16-acre site in lower Manhattan late Tuesday afternoon with her husband, Prince Philip. They moved slowly down a sloping, wooden walkway that reaches deep over the construction site, with huge cranes hovering overhead stopped and workers on a break for the queen's visit.
In silence, Elizabeth laid a wreath of flowers on an iron pedestal near the footprint of the trade center's south tower. Bowing her head, she gently brushed her gloved hand against the locally grown red peonies, roses, lilies, black-eyed Susans and other summer blossoms.
Then the queen faced dozens of family members and first responders who had lost loved ones as the twin towers collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001.
"The queen "just was asking me about that day, and how awful it must've been," said Debbie Palmer, whose husband, battalion Fire Chief Orio Palmer, was killed. "She said, 'I don't think I've ever seen anything in my life as bad as that. And I said, 'Let's hope we never do again.'"
Palmer said of the monarch: "She's beautiful. She looks like she could be anybody's grandmother."
The queen wore a two-piece white, blue and beige print dress with long sleeves and a matching brimmed champagne-colored silk hat with flowers.
"There was not a drop of sweat on her face! I don't think royalty sweats," joked Nile Berry, 17, son of securities analyst David S. Berry, who died in the south tower, leaving behind three sons.
"I think she understood" the significance of meeting victims' relatives, Nile told The Associated Press, adding that it would take him a while to "digest" that he had met the queen.
Elizabeth left the site in a motorcade to tour the British Garden of Remembrance, built to honor the 67 Britons killed in the attack. She met their families there.
Tim Rosen, who called himself a "fan of the queen," was angling for a glimpse of her at the corner of ground zero. "She's been through a lot," said the 30-year-old attorney. "She has a certain sense of duty that I like. A very elegant woman."
"There she is!" Patricia Farmer, a real estate project manager, shouted when she spotted her near the garden. "The one in the blue!"
Farmer, who said she was born in northern Ireland, called Elizabeth "my queen."
But not everyone was so enthused. Roman Shusterman held a sign near ground zero that read, "Queen of British Petroleum," the British company whose rig explosion in Louisiana created the worst oil spill in U.S. history.
"The queen hasn't said anything about it because she thinks she's too good for us," said Shusterman, 28.
Earlier Tuesday, Elizabeth's familiar formality graced the lectern at the United Nations, where she urged the world body to spearhead an international response to global dangers, while promoting prosperity and dignity for the world's inhabitants.
"It has perhaps always been the case that the waging of peace is the hardest form of leadership of all," she said, while praising the U.N. for promoting peace and justice.
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Speaking as queen of 16 U.N. member states and head of a commonwealth of 54 countries with a population of nearly 2 billion people, Elizabeth recalled the dramatic changes in the world since she last visited the United Nations in 1957, especially in science, technology and social attitudes.
"In my lifetime, the United Nations has moved from being a high-minded aspiration to being a real force for common good," Elizabeth told diplomats from the 192 U.N. member states. "That of itself has been a signal achievement."
But she also praised the U.N.'s aims and values — promoting peace, security and justice; fighting hunger, poverty and disease; and protecting the rights and liberties of every citizen — which have endured.
"For over six decades the United Nations has helped to shape the international response to global dangers," the queen said. "The challenge now is to continue to show this clear ... leadership while not losing sight of your ongoing work to secure the security, prosperity and dignity of our fellow human beings."
Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, flew to New York from Canada for the five-hour visit and planned to leave for London later Tuesday.
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SOUTHFIELD — Can't figure out what to give the high-tech lover on your holiday gift list? No worries. As usual, GLITR has you covered.
Just come to Lawrence Technological University Thursday, Nov. 17 for "Battle of the Gadgets." Your Great Lakes Innovation and Technology Report will have the latest and greatest in smartphones, tablets, Internet radios and assorted other cool tech toys for your inspection. Heck, we've even got a robotic helicopter with a TV camera you can steer with your iPhone or iPad.
The event begins with networking at 7:30 a.m. and the program runs from 8 a.m. to shortly after 9 a.m.
Committed to appear at the event are Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, showing off their latest phones and tablets.
Then there's Ferndale-based Livio Radio, manufacturer of the coolest Internet radios on the planet. Yes, they can get you hooked up to the 40,000-plus streams of music and talk on the Web — without a computer. Their Internet radios go on your tabletop — and their most recent one, called The Kit, goes in your car. It just won a top award from the International Consumer Electronics Show.
And we're also expecting the QR.drone "quadcopter" from Parrot to make an appearance. This helicopter boasts a video camera and a game you can play with other pilots, and is controlled by the motions of your iPhone or iPad. It's a seriously cool tech toy.
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Services We Provide.
A professional Laundry Service for everyone and everything.
We'll wash anything and everything when you take advantage of our laundry service! From coats to trousers, from curtains to bed spreads, our laundry service caters for the masses. We believe in offering a professional service to all of our customers. If you're looking for a reliable laundry service that will collect you dirty washing and return it clean in super-quick time, we're the people that you should come to. We won't let you down!
A Laundry Service that cares for all your Items.
We use the very latest machinery and equipment when dry cleaning laundry for our customers. Our staff are all highly trained in what they do too, ensuring that your laundry is returned clean and in tiptop condition. We understand that different fabrics require different cleaning techniques, some need hotter temperatures than other. Our expert staff will ensure that your laundry is taken care of in the correct manner, every time. From your most expensive dinner suits through to t-shirts and curtains, our laundry service is perfect no matter what you'd like us to dry clean for you.
Remember to have a look through the other services that we offer whilst you're online or in our store. We offer clothing repairs and amendments, wedding dress cleaning, suede and leather cleaning along with a key cutting and shoe repair services. We're your one-stop shop for all of those little jobs that you might struggle to find time to do yourself. Our collect and deliver service stands us apart from our competitors because we'll fit around you. Simply tell us when you'd like us to collect your laundry and when you'd like us to return it and we'll be there!
What are you waiting for?Just call us to take advantage of the laundry service and dry cleaning solutions that we offer right away.Book your Collection through our website now.
DryCleaning Curtains
Making life more pleasant.
Pretty much every house, flat and apartment out there has at least one pair of curtains. They're an important feature of any home and contrary to popular belief they're far from being purely a decorative feature! Curtains are there for many reasons, including to blocking out light whilst you're trying to sleep. Here at Noor Dry Cleaners we offer a professional curtain cleaning service to our customers. We'll pick your curtains up, clean them properly and return them to you smelling and looking fresh. How does that sound?
It's Healthy too!
Dirty curtains can cause lots of problems. First of all they're an eye sore, especially if they're at the front of your house for everyone to see as they pass by. Clean curtain is much nicer to look at even if you're not particularly house proud! Dirty curtains can also play host to germs and bacteria and that's not good for anyone.
We don't just clean, we can repair and alter (and more..)!
We don't just promise to clean your curtains we also can alter, repair and tailor your curtains, to make them perform a new function, make them as new, or fit into a new home. All of our seamsters are trained to the highest possible standard and they're equipped with the very best tools for the job. We don't do things by halves and we believe in offering a supreme service when amending curtains for our clients.
If you don't have the time to drop your curtains into us then there's no need to worry. Our collection and delivery service is available to all customers that live in the vicinity of our Richmond shop. Whether you've got one pair of curtain that need to be cleaned, or even 10 pairs, we're the people that you should come to! For a prompt, professional service at competitive prices, be sure to call us– or drop into our Noor Dry Clean Shop today we'll be glad to assist you.
Dry Cleaning
Years of Experience in the Dry Cleaning Industry.
All of the dry cleaning that we process comes with a complementary hand finish. All of the garments that we process are hand finished to the highest possible standard using the best possible tools and presses.
Your laundry will be returned to you looking and smelling fresh! Here at Noor Dry Cleaners we know what we're doing when it comes to dry cleaning ! we've got many years of experience in the business. If you're looking for a professional dry cleaning company that don't charge the earth you're definitely in luck ! you've found us!
We care for every single item we Dry-Clean.
When you entrust us with your dry cleaning job you can rest assured that your garments will be processed by staff with extensive knowledge and experience of fabric care. The dry cleaning process involves various detailed, complex cleaning stages. These stages are in place to ensure that your items are handed back in tiptop condition, and 100% clean! Whether it's curtains or shirts, your dry cleaning will be ready to be hung or worn again as soon as you receive it back from us. We take great care with every single item that we dry clean, we take a quality over quantity approach unlike a lot of other dry cleaning companies out there. This is the main reason why our staff are equipped with the best tools and above standard training.
You can trust us with all your Dry Cleaning requirements.
It doesn't really matter what it is that you'd like us to dry clean from silks to fur to cocktail dresses to evening wear; we've got you covered here at Noor Dry Cleaners , With that said, just Call US or Book your Collection on our website . to arrange for your laundry to be picked up, dry cleaned then dropped back off to you? For a professional, hand finished dry cleaning service there is no need to look anywhere else!
Dry Clean or Wash Shirts
We punch the dirt out of your shirts.
At Noor Dry Clean our specialized shirt service guarantees a "ready-to-wear" shirt with clean, crisp collars and cuffs and a professional finish that will make you look and feel your very best.
If you have an extreme dislike for ironing shirts, say good bye to those tedious nights of ironing business shirts.Let us take the hassle away and deliver you washed, pressed shirts at an amazing 5 Shirts for just £ 7.What is the Process ?
Noor Dry Clean offer exquisitely laundered, hand finished shirts which can be placed on hangers or folded.Shirts are initially pre-treated for stains and then undergo a collar and cuff scrub to make sure that all the grease and grime areas are prepared before the washing cycle.
The shirts then undergo a full washing cycle using quality soaps and conditioners, ensuring a deep and thorough wash.After the drying process, every shirt is pressed by the latest in shirt-pressing technology and then presented on a hanger with a protective clear cover.
Our aim is to provide a professional and personal service with which you will be 100% satisfied.We have a return hanger policy; please return your hangers to us for re use, let us all help the environment.
Join the smart crowd and drop your shirts into a Noor Dry Clean, today.
Wedding Dresses
We at Noor Dry Cleaners understand the importance and sentiment of your precious wedding dress . In order to prevent and protect your most cherished dress , it is important that you have it professionally clean by a specialist and package for safe storing . We have gained reputation for cleaning our customers most cherish dresses and very exclusively recommended by the number of boutiques across London.
Alterations & Repairs
Clothing Tailoring, Repairs & Alterations.
If you're looking for a team of professional tailors to carry our alterations and repairs on your clothing, you've definitely come to the right place! Here at Noor Dry Clean, we specialise in alterations and repairs on all different kinds of garments from t-shirts to trousers. No matter how big or small the alteration or repair job is, you can rest assured that we'll be able to complete it for you quickly and professionally. So what are you waiting for? You just need to call us or book your collection right here on our website straight away.
Alterations & Repairs to other Items.
We don't just alter and repair clothes; we can also work on things like curtains, duvet sets, throws and more! No matter what needs to be altered or repaired, our skilled team of tailors is up to any task. All of our tailors are trained to the highest level and we only use the very best tools, ensuring every job is completed to the highest standard.
Save some money on your Clothes.
Clothes aren't getting any cheaper, so instead of going out and buying a whole new wardrobe each year, it really does make sense to repair any clothes showing slight signs of damage. It also makes sense to have alterations performed on clothes that aren't quite keeping with the latest fashion. You'd be surprised at how different a pair of trousers can look after just a couple of hours of alterations. They'll go from being completely unfashionable, to extremely trendy!
For the best service and the best prices in the Sudbury Hill, Sudbury Town, Harrow, Wembley, Greenford, Ealing, Pinner & surrounding areas be sure to come to us here at Noor Dry Clean just around the corner from Sudbury Hill tube Station for all of your alterations and repairs. You'll struggle to find another company out there that offers a service as good as ours be sure to book your collection today.
Our Special Process.
You'll find that materials such as suede, leather and sheepskin are extremely hard to clean using household appliances and products. We're able to offer a professional suede cleaning service to our customers as we use only the best tools in the business, along with the best cleaning products in the business. We clean all suede items thoroughly and carefully returning them to you in tiptop condition.
Let your Clothing last longer.
Suede clothing is making a comeback, but some things never change that includes the fact that suede is notoriously hard to clean. There's no point in throwing away you old suede clothing because you can't clean it yourself, just let us do it for you. We'll do a professional job in super-quick time. You definitely won't be disappointed.
Change your Item too.
Don't forget that we also offer clothing repairs and alterations too. So if your suede attire becomes damaged or no longer fits you as it should, simply let us know and we'll be able to repair or modify it for you. We've got a team of professional tailors in-house that will take care of it for you.
One other great service that we offer is we'll collect your item from you. Whether you're at home relaxing or working hard at the office, we'll popover at a time that suits you and collect your item. We'll then return it to you repaired, or altered and freshly cleaned at a time that suits you. We really can't say fairer than that!
So what are you waiting for? Contact us right away about the suede cleaning service that we offer. Or alternatively why not book your collection online through our website today? We'll be happy to assist you with your item. We also offer shoe repairs, a shirt ironing service, key cutting and much, much more. cleaning.
We Are Here To Fix Your Shoes ,We will take care of everything else just drop your shoes in our shop and stay back and relax.
Hate Ironing? We Love It.
Why Don't you do what you really want to do ? If this make good sense, then let us do it for you . with today's busy lifestyles would not you rather be spending time with the family ? Now you can just contacting Noor Ironing Service.
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Shirt ,Trouser ,Dresses, Jacket , Wedding Dresses , Punjabi Suits, Saree , Uniforms , Coat , Skirt etc .
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Bed Sheets, Bed Covers, Duvet Covers , Pillow Covers .
We welcome all your laundry , we love it . You can rely on our unrivalled experience to provide a top quality guaranteed service that you will want to use time by time ,again and again.
Dry Cleaning Punjabi Dresses
Due to their delicate nature , most people worry about Punjabi Suit & Sarees cleaning and do not want to risk having their delicate traditional outfits treated.
At Noor Dry Cleaners we can put those fears to rest. We operate with the latest and most delicate cleaning processes . This combined with our experience and expertise enables us to clean Sarees and traditional outfits regardless of materials, embroidery, beads or sequins .
Saree & Blouse link to each other and look fantastic when they are clean and pressed. Due to their high prices, mostly people's worry about Saree & Blouse cleaning and do not want to risk having their delicate traditional outfits treated.
At Noor Dry Cleaners we can put those fears to rest. We operate with the latest and most delicate cleaning processes . This combined with our experience and expertise enables us to clean Sarees and traditional outfits regardless of materials, embroidery, beads or sequins .
Dry cleaning is a great way of increasing the life of your child's expensive uniform.
Noor Dry Clean is well known for achieving amazing results with those kilts and blazers that get covered with a multitude of stains.
The best time to clean or repair your family's school uniforms is in the holidays. Be sure and drop them in early to have them ready on time.


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June 19 – 21, 2019 @ UBC Robson Square, Vancouver, BC Canada
Students should plan to bring a laptop with their preferred development environment and have a Github account setup to download the exercises. Examples will be provided in multiple formats including C# (netcore), JS, and Docker.
During the class, we will work through a simple business application for a hotel with the instructors playing the role of the business as we build out end-to-end workflows and integrations.


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Even if you don't know an Ollie from a McTwist or Gain from Shutter Speed, Digital Media Academy's got teens covered this summer at Stanford. We've teamed up with leading local retailer SkateWorks and are raffling off a board AND free spot in our upcoming Skateboarding and Filmmaking Camp for Teens.
Or if you're an experienced boarder and have made videos in the past, you'll be able to kickflip your vids to an entirely new level. This year's class at Stanford is taught by taught by SoCal's visual fx and skateboarding master Nick Guth with UCSC grad and extreme sport junkie Travis Schalfman.
As with all our camps, you have the choice to get a taste of the college life by sleeping at Stanford's campus each night or come for five action-filled days. Regardless, you'll wrap the week with a dynamic vid … and there's even a rumor the Skateworks Team will showcase their gravity-defying talents in an exclusive session for the class.
But if you're not in the Bay Area this summer, there's no need to despair. Digital Media Academy also offers the Skateboarding and Filmmaking Camp at UCLA, UCSD, George Washington University and Harvard, while SkateWorks' brand-name boards, decks, trucks, wheels, and apparel are available for shipment across the country from their website.
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Magazine article Clinical Psychiatry News
Music Therapy Beneficial for Dementia Patients: Expert Analysis from the Annual, Conference of the American Society on Aging
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SAN FRANCISCO - Music therapy can improve symptoms of depression and agitation in residents with dementia, according to researchers who described an innovative program in the MJHS health system in New York.
"There was a major drop in agitation after 2 weeks of music therapy" said Dr. Mary S. Mittelman, director of the psychosocial research and support programs at nearby Langone Medical Center, and statistical analyst for the pilot program. "Depression went way down."
While most nursing homes offer music as passive entertainment, the researchers tried to systematically engage residents as active participants who move in time to the music, sing, or play instruments.
Music may stimulate people with dementia in a way that language cannot, said Jan Maier, R.N., of the Research Triangle Institute International in Durham, N.C., who offered background information on music therapy. "In dementia, the parts of the brain that have to do with music and emotional memory are preserved," she said.
She cited anecdotal reports of people with dementia learning three-part rounds or recalling the words to long hymns they sang in their youth. In some documented cases, former professional musicians with such severe dementia that they couldn't dress themselves have been able to play instruments in ensembles, she said.
"People who don't remember their son or daughter who come to visit will remember the person who leads their music group, and say, 'Do we have music today?'" Ms. Maier said.
A handful of randomized controlled trials have shown reductions in agitation in patients with dementia who participate in music therapy, she said, citing among other studies one by researchers in Taipei, Taiwan, that recently documented the effect (Int. J. Geriatr. Psychiatry 2011 July; 26:670-8 [doi: 10.1002/gps.2580]).
Music therapy has great potential in long-term care, Dr. Mittelman said, since about 70% of nursing home residents over age 75 years suffer from dementia,
The MJHS system developed protocols in which the residents sang along or moved in time to the music, and others that incorporated music into activities of daily living, such as wound care, bathing, and range-of-motion exercises. …


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The biggest food show in America is entering into season 3. Next Iron Chef America premiers this week on Sunday. The catchline of the show, "Season 3 will be 3 times more tougher" suggests that it would definitely be a good competition to watch.
Iron Chef America has been one of the most famous shows on Food Network. 10 Chefs from across the world will create some magic with a secret ingredient thrown at them. So are you ready to watch the "Next Iron Chef America Season 3"?
If you are, you can always catch up the shows on TV at Food Network. If you don't have access to a television, you can watch the show videos online at the official Food Network site. Next Iron Chef America can also be viewed at Hulu by visiting this link.
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Help your students achieve deep learning through real-world experiential, creative, group oriented work. In this workshop we will uncover some of the theoretical principles behind why experiential learning can be so effective. Dr. David Veazie will present a case study of how he motivates his students to go above and beyond normal expectations for learning by incorporating open-ended, project-based experiential learning with his students, and we will explore together how we can utilize research in the learning sciences to design experiential, group-oriented learning that can unlock creative, deep learning experiences for your students. This event is coordinated so that immediately after the workshop you can enjoy the results of a fun and valuable experiential learning event by attending the KSU Annual First Year Students' Pumpkin Launch Extravaganza.


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This entry about my Tokyo, Japan trip is suuuuper late considering it's been 6 months since the trip (I really need to revive the blog) but it was one of the best impulse purchases I've ever made in my life. I bought the flight tickets 9 months before on Singapore Airlines — it was only around RM1,300, cheaper than some low-cost airlines. Our Airbnb was cute and just the right size for 2 people (if you didn't know, places in Japan are rather small).
TL;DR – Check out the video below to see snippets of my trip.


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I haven't posted in a while, not for lack of meaningful observations, but rather a lack of hours in the day. I recently participated in (but did not win) the 2012 NaNoWriMo challenge. An annual event in which you "win" by creating a minimum 50,000 word novel in thirty days. I ended at around 45,000 and wasn't thrilled about it, but I reminded myself that the story didn't disappear, I just couldn't articulate it in thirty days.
I've narrowed it down to two reasons for coming up short. First, was a five-day trip to my home state of Nebraska. I just didn't feel like turning on the computer while I was on vacation and I wouldn't trade the experience of that trip for an extra hundred days of writing.
The second reason; I was in the editing process for my first novel, The Greatest Gift. I constantly wrestled with editing to finish it sooner vs. continuing toward the aforementioned 50,000 word goal. My pride was the only thing that won. I completed neither task.
At the invitation of my editor, Steph Dagg, I am writing today about said first novel. She is conducting a Christmas Blog Hop (please see all links below) and was kind enough to invite me along. We first connected via Twitter and have been able to conduct the editing process via email (mostly – I may have some unresolved file size limitations on my side – sorry, Steph).
The Story
The Greatest Gift…some journeys are priceless, is a fictional tale involving three characters, each on their own separate journey to answer something for themselves. Their lives become intertwined in ways predictable and in one way none of them could have imagined.
Its rooted in the familiar concepts of faith, hope, and love, but told with what I believe is more of a soft brush than a message-heavy hammer. If you're interested in relationships, coffee, soccer, some mildly nefarious plot hurdles, and/or finding things where you're least likely to look, then you might enjoy The Greatest Gift.
The cover design is currently undergoing a slight revision, but the photo within the design, taken in my hometown by my father, remains. I asked if he could capture some nature shots for me and the bridge was among several he took. I liked it immediately as all three of my characters were pondering some sort of metaphorical bridge crossing.
The Journey
My original hope for this blog was to encourage others to join a conversation to recognize moments that matter. I read other blogs myself, so I realize now it might have been a bit ambitious to hope people would have time to comment on my posts. That said, I see another route to the same destination. The journey to writing, editing, and publishing has already brought me in contact with individuals I might not have otherwise encountered; a high-school classmate and fellow writer, a book editor living in France on a llama farm, a gentleman from the East Coast of the United States, who operates an online Christian gift store, and the countless others I hope to meet as the ride continues. There's no way of knowing if people will enjoy reading what you've written, but so far, my journey has been priceless. I'll keep writing.
Merry Christmas!
Now, since this is a Christmas Blog Hop, in the spirit of the forthcoming holiday, I'm giving away two books: One to the first US reader who emails me the character name of the father from the 1983 Christmas classic, A Christmas Story.
And one more to the first UK (or non-US) friend who emails the fictional character cited by Hugh Grant during his press conference scene as Prime Minister in another holiday classic, Love Actually.
Note:Winners, please be patient as the paperbacks won't be available until after the e-book release. In exchange for your patience, I'll send your copy of the novel in a cigar box of my choosing (one of the novel's characters enjoys cigars).
Please send your answer along with your full mailing address to me at: firstname.lastname@example.com
I've lined up some guest-posters for this blog, including Steph Dagg, so look for her adventures from France soon. Please feel free to scroll down to see who else participated in the hop. Merry Christmas!


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Pink lemonade Sugar Cookie Bars are a fun twist on a traditional lemon bar. The rich shortbread base is topped with a pink-hued, lemony layer and then sprinkled with powdered sugar!
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Recipe Type: Dessert
Serves: 20
The filling should be poured onto the warm cookie base, so don't let the cookie cool when it comes out of the oven the first time. By layering the parchment paper in two directions in the baking pan you'll create an easy way to lift the cookies out of the pan.
- For the sugar cookie bars:
- 1 Cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 Cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 Cups four
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- For the Pink Lemonade Filling:
- 4 large eggs , beaten lightly
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest from 2 large lemons
- 2/3 cup lemon juice from 3 to 4 large lemons, strained
- 1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry jam
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In the bowl of your mixer cream butter and sugar. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Add this to the mixer in two parts and blend until just combined.
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350°.
- Lightly butter a jelly roll pan (10×15) and line with one sheet parchment or wax paper. Dot paper with butter, then lay second sheet crosswise over it. Lightly butter the top sheet. Using your hands press the dough down into the pan.
- Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes until golden brown or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the filling: Meanwhile, whisk eggs, sugar, and flour in medium bowl, then stir in lemon zest, juice, jam, milk, and salt to blend well.
- To finish the bars: Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Stir filling mixture to reblend; pour into warm crust. Bake until filling feels firm when touched lightly, about 20 minutes. Transfer pan to wire rack; cool to near room temperature, at least 30 minutes. After cooling the bars, grasp the edges of the lengthwise paper and lift the bars onto a cutting board. Fold paper down and away from all edges, and cut into serving-size bars, wiping knife or pizza cutter clean between cuts, as necessary. Sieve confectioners' sugar over bars, if desired.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post1784277335748431544..comments2020-10-22T16:04:41.185-04:00Comments on Forest City Fashionista: I Gotta Be MeForest City Fashionistahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-49195918014597091092014-06-09T16:14:43.742-04:002014-06-09T16:14:43.742-04:00I have a copy of that book!I have a copy of that book!Forest City Fashionistahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-69947963474432941722014-06-06T21:58:58.056-04:002014-06-06T21:58:58.056-04:00I've been there, and I'm so sorry you'...I've been there, and I'm so sorry you're in that place, and I hope it is over soon. Do you know the book Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh? She describes her depression really well, and very humorously.Rella Bhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-56757329304916660802014-06-04T11:24:28.722-04:002014-06-04T11:24:28.722-04:00Been there, done that and it ALWAYS SUCKS! Until y...Been there, done that and it ALWAYS SUCKS! Until you can believe it WILL pass, I'll believe it for you.

xoxoMargyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-65148371374221861482014-06-04T09:24:49.948-04:002014-06-04T09:24:49.948-04:00It's Post-Swinton let down, Shelley. Depress...It's Post-Swinton let down, Shelley. Depression is a drag, at least there's a name for it and you know what can be done about it. But it does take a lot of patience to wrangle through it. Still, you were able to go out and about and take lovely pictures and that's always a good sign. Just show up, that's my motto. And you already look marvelous...paohttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-66858855100578804522014-06-02T15:00:08.593-04:002014-06-02T15:00:08.593-04:00I've been thinking of you and Fred and I'm...I've been thinking of you and Fred and I'm sorry to hear you're not in a good place now, Shelley. I do know from experience how depression can bring you so low. I hope you have supportive loved ones around you as it's even worse to suffer and feel like you're alone in it. I really hope you're feeling better soon. Big hugs, K Kelly Jacksonhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-49349419889492559492014-06-01T19:08:56.821-04:002014-06-01T19:08:56.821-04:00Your honesty and courage blow me away. Wish I had...Your honesty and courage blow me away. Wish I had a magic wand to ... you know what. Hang in there. doll. We're all rooting for you.
Jean Idiosyncratic Fashionistashttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-28982202876817555342014-06-01T10:36:19.238-04:002014-06-01T10:36:19.238-04:00What a pity and worry, your mind does not cooperat...What a pity and worry, your mind does not cooperate. When you are in such a lovely place, finding such beautiful vintage dresses and necklaces. Hope that you can work your way out of it again. Wishing you strength,
GreetjeNo Fear of Fashionhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-73145555863961638312014-05-31T21:01:36.837-04:002014-05-31T21:01:36.837-04:00Oh sweetie!! You too? I'm sorry. I'm re...Oh sweetie!! You too? I'm sorry. I'm ready for therapy, just don't have the time. I keep thinking I'm going to wake up one morning and I'll feel like myself. Well,...oh well. I hope you rally!!! In the meantime, hopefully we can put one foot in front of the other, and preferably well-shod. Love you lots. XXXOOOJean at www.drossintogold.comhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-42394389023924885552014-05-31T02:58:44.556-04:002014-05-31T02:58:44.556-04:00I fucking hate depression. But I refuse to feed i...I fucking hate depression. But I refuse to feed it any more of myself that it's already stolen from me. I wanna kick it into another universe where it can put out fast fires. It's a goddam thieving bastard and I can't stand to see anyone in pain from its effects. Keep wearing the massive bastard jewellery love, it works. xoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxPull Your Socks Up!https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-82664140485682659022014-05-29T04:03:33.481-04:002014-05-29T04:03:33.481-04:00wish you get better as soon as possible, and glad ...wish you get better as soon as possible, and glad you've been enjoying some sunshine, pretty little ladies style and bastard massive bijouterie, because some amusements are great for any state of mind.
Missing you anyway, dear lady.
besos & saludSeñora Allnuthttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-79530367534059456552014-05-29T01:55:20.619-04:002014-05-29T01:55:20.619-04:00As Arianna Huffington says... that negative and cr...As Arianna Huffington says... that negative and criticizing voice you hear in your head is just an obnoxious flatmate who should be ignored. Stay wellLouise Bowershttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-16261967220172098542014-05-28T00:16:41.466-04:002014-05-28T00:16:41.466-04:00Maybe that last phase didn't work so well in t...Maybe that last phase didn't work so well in thinking about "carrying baggage" so forget that last part. I just hope you're feeling better soon!Valhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-85826849089064471052014-05-28T00:15:13.821-04:002014-05-28T00:15:13.821-04:00You can always do another post on Tilda any time. ...You can always do another post on Tilda any time. Or Maya - what a doll!

I hope things will even out for you soon. Sometimes you have to ride the turbulence. Or you get the pilot to gain a little altitude and you fly above it. And you've got to believe that your luggage will be at the airport when you land - it usually is.Valhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-69908018791151455542014-05-27T23:20:03.817-04:002014-05-27T23:20:03.817-04:00I'm sorry you are struggling. Do what you nee...I'm sorry you are struggling. Do what you need to do to get better and know that many of us have been there so you aren't alone. As Goodwill Fangirl says, the depressed thoughts tell lies. Shawna McComberhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-51174285882404660452014-05-27T21:59:11.507-04:002014-05-27T21:59:11.507-04:00Hugs. I do know where you are coming from, and the...Hugs. I do know where you are coming from, and the struggle to feel better...about anything. But you will. Be kind to yourself. And remember those depressed thoughts tell lies.

In the meantime, I just shorted out my keyboard droolin' over that orange dress!The Goodwill Fangirlhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-53076629199619438892014-05-27T21:38:20.781-04:002014-05-27T21:38:20.781-04:00I'm so bummed for you, a bout of mental darkne...I'm so bummed for you, a bout of mental darkness is no fun at all. I try and fill those voids with noise and carry on...perhaps a tweaking of medication and a change of routine or something will help?
Much love, sweetheart, your state of mind hasn't affected your brilliant observations of he world around you.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXHelgahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-88680867904606719092014-05-27T18:27:13.598-04:002014-05-27T18:27:13.598-04:00Sending love your way in the midst of struggle, kn...Sending love your way in the midst of struggle, knowing in my heart that you will thrive once again. I salute you for posting beauty in the meantime. Debra's neckpiece is outstanding! The Style Cronehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-53540538047388960562014-05-27T18:11:29.357-04:002014-05-27T18:11:29.357-04:00So sorry you're not feeling well. Depression i...So sorry you're not feeling well. Depression is for real! Hope you feel better v. soon xox.Pattihttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-35253578094930204312014-05-27T15:27:08.370-04:002014-05-27T15:27:08.370-04:00Oh Shelley, I'm so sorry you are feeling low. ...Oh Shelley, I'm so sorry you are feeling low. Those comes-from-nowhere bouts of depression are a bitch. I hope the fog lifts soon. In the meantime, there are things to enjoy here - that glorious 1950s frock for a start, blue skies and blossom, and fabulous bastard massive jewellery! Take good care of yourself, my friend - I'm sending much love. xxxCurtisehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-47242453583666890702014-05-27T14:19:03.327-04:002014-05-27T14:19:03.327-04:00I hope the doc has what you need to get back in th...I hope the doc has what you need to get back in the groove. I wish science would focus more on treating depression. But I'm glad you have friends around and even with the muted edges you are able to get out and snap some pics. Hugs. Your bastard massives are awesome, and Maya is gorgeous.Melaniehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-54371180448900293452014-05-27T13:57:53.953-04:002014-05-27T13:57:53.953-04:00Big hugs. I spent much of the winter wallowing in ...Big hugs. I spent much of the winter wallowing in the pit and have had difficulty getting back to "normal".

You always have such wonderful jewelry. Meganhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-14443271994712031262014-05-27T13:39:45.422-04:002014-05-27T13:39:45.422-04:00I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. Hopef...I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. Hopefully an appointment with the doctor and a rethink of your meds should do the trick. Its horrible when you get into one of those depressions, nothing looks or feels right.
Love that sweet little girl and that Jackpot Vintage beauty and bastard massive jewellery always cheers me up.
Sending you love, hugs and a bit arse squeeze. xxxxxxxVixhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-1217056168310479582014-05-27T11:56:04.716-04:002014-05-27T11:56:04.716-04:00Hi Shelley! I think you and I need to Skype soon,...Hi Shelley! I think you and I need to Skype soon, let's try and make that happen! I'm sorry to hear about your depression returning and I find myself at a loss for words having never suffered from any prolonged sadness for no reason, but I do empathize with you and others who suffer from it. I love that you are still getting out despite how you feel, that is something!
I miss your pretty face so put it up now please :) we love you even if you are all jacked up right now.
Sending you a super duper big HUG!!!!!
LOVE YOU!
XXOOKristahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-19642095691663025942014-05-27T11:37:39.257-04:002014-05-27T11:37:39.257-04:00So sorry to hear this. Sending big hugs and healin...So sorry to hear this. Sending big hugs and healing thoughts you way!

bisous
SuzanneSuzannehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158006068774502702.post-58742953231281160762014-05-27T11:03:34.779-04:002014-05-27T11:03:34.779-04:00Awe bb! Try to find out if it's your meds and...Awe bb! Try to find out if it's your meds and if not keep hanging out with friends and try to get in the sun as much as possible! I hate taking pics of myself, too, when I'm not in a good mood. <3
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Courtesy of a 2-year-old secret audio recording, everyone heard Nebraska coach Bo Pelini this week at his emotional, arrogant and profane best (or worst). The guy tends to get unhinged – on the sideline and elsewhere.
That's Bo. So too is this though.
Through the years, Pelini has actually shown himself to be one of the most well-adjusted and self-aware coaches in sports, a man of perspective and perception that stands in juxtaposition to his expletive-filled rant about Nebraska fans and media. It perhaps underscores the immense pressure that comes with trying to run a major program.
[Related: Tommie Frazier calls for Bo Pelini's job | Pelini bites back]
Consider Pelini after his Cornhuskers traveled in 2011 to Penn State. It was just days after indictments were handed down in the Jerry Sandusky child sexual assault case. Joe Paterno and a slew of administrators were just relieved of their duties and everyone was overwhelmed with the thought of so many abused kids. There were lots of questions and few answers.
The game went on because that's what people in sports do – they rarely see anything bigger than the games and the money that comes with them. It wouldn't be fair to the players, people rationalized. Nebraska won that day, 17-14, but Pelini wasn't pleased.
"I didn't think the game should have been played, for a lot of different reasons," he said afterward. "I look at my job as a football coach as to educate and to prepare the kids that come into the program for the rest of their life. That's what we are; we are a university system.
"I thought that this game gave us an opportunity to show that the situation going on is bigger than football. It is bigger than the football game that was just played. It is bigger than the young men that played in the game that would have missed it had they called it off.
"It's about education and putting things into perspective, what the situation is all about. Hopefully, the fact that both teams sat up and prayed together put that in perspective a little bit.
"It's about doing what's right in society. It's about doing what's right and wrong. Trust me, when I tell you, I don't know the specifics of the situation and I am not judging anybody. But the fact is young kids were hurt, and that's a crime in itself.
"It is a lot bigger than football, the NCAA, the Big Ten and anything else. I think that at least, that's why I think going in, the game shouldn't have been played."
It may have been the most adult thing said that entire week.
[Forde-Yard Dash: The week that error and ineptitude ruled college football]
And here's Pelini in April of this year, when he looked at the annual spring game – a glorified intrasquad scrimmage – and wondered if something more valuable than setting the two-deep could come out of it.
So he had his staff call up a man named Andy Hoffman, whose 7-year-old son, Jack, suffers from brain tumors and seizures, and ask him how far the boy could run. Ten yards? Twenty?
It turns out you can put Jack in a Cornhusker uniform, hand him the ball in the middle of Memorial Stadium and he can run forever – or at least 69 yards. Pelini called for Jack to get the handoff and go right.
By the end of the gallop, both benches emptied and the kid caravanned in for a touchdown that could cause even the calloused to cry. In a meaningless "game," Jack Hoffman may have scored the most meaningful touchdown in Nebraska history.
"It's what we try to teach [the payers] every day: that there's a much bigger picture out there other than football," Pelini said after the game. "There just is. Sometimes, that gets lost with everything that goes into college football. There's so much pressure and so much at stake. Sometimes our kids feel like, 'Wow! Football is tough and it's difficult. Football is hard.'
"But when you compare it to what a 7-year-old like Jack is going through, it pales in comparison. They should look up to the heavens every day and be thankful."
And here's Pelini last week, before UCLA came to town to deliver the comeback defeat of Nebraska that caused some fan to get so angry he leaked out an old tape of Pelini swearing in an effort to undermine his job status.
The Bruins were mourning the death of sophomore Nick Pasquale, who passed after being hit by a car in California the prior Sunday. UCLA created patches with Pasquale's No. 36 to put on its jerseys to honor and remember him.
Pelini ordered the same thing put on the back of the Nebraska helmets. It sat right next to each Cornhusker's number. Before the game, there was a moment of silence for Pasquale, and the Nebraska student section released 200 gold and blue balloons into the Lincoln sky.
This was no longer about just a game between two teams. It was a symbol of unity. Pasquale played for everyone.
"That's a lot bigger than any football game," Pelini said.
Pelini isn't the only coach capable of seeing beyond the sidelines, he just seems to be one that does it more often, in more pronounced ways than most – or all.
Even before the tape of him unloading on fans hit Deadspin.com, it's always been a strange dynamic.
He's often a lunatic during games, often difficult in private, often intense with everyone. The 45-year-old needs to work on it. His personality isn't becoming of him. At least, until, he isn't difficult and combative and selfish. Until he delivers profound wisdom and a sense of comity to college sports.
Maybe it's the pressure of the job. Maybe it's the struggle with dealing with expectations. Maybe this is just Pelini, capable of huge emotional swings.
One thing is clear though: The guy who may wind up fired – now or later – in part because he was caught losing all context in a moment of passion and bravado, the guy who looks like he takes football far too seriously, is also the guy who keeps delivering proper perspective and proportion to a sport in desperate need of more.
This is a tough business, college football.


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I felt a bit bad that our parents arrived that day, but we have to put our health first, am I right? (Kidding, Ming triple-confirmed this was okay with them in order to not break our darling mother's heart).
We walked into the hall, which is used for music rehearsals usually, and we were greeted with a candlelit room, yoga mats and two long tables at the end.
… And a piano. No one decided to pretend they were a musical genius, thank goodness (although I totally would've if I could play anything besides Ode To Joy).
Then, the class.
It was rocket yoga. Fast-paced, prepare-to-sweat kind of thing. I absolutely loved it! I'm not a yoga pro or anything, and I did have to resort back into child's pose one or two times, but I gave myself a hypothetical gold star. Go me.
Rocket, done. Time for raw.
Each plate had an inspiring quote for you to think about.
That lasted a few seconds, until my tummy rumbled and the thought of food re-entered my head, like 98% of the day.
We were given Coco Face coconuts to drink with the cutest bamboo straws.
Always up for a coconut.
For starters, we had a Mexican Nacho Sharer Plate. It was raw tortillas loaded with plant-based guacamole, cheeze (not real cheese, obv), salsa and beans.
Vegan nachos may be the greatest thing, and even more so these were raw. Om nom nom.
Our mains were another sharing platter. I then realised it was a sharing meal, which I was totally down with.
It was a Raw Mezze with a sundried tomato and walnut burger, turmeric hummus and a sesame chickpea salad.
I didn't see the salad, but there was a zucchini wrap thing and mushrooms as well.
Eh, it wasn't really for me. Good thing I filled up on the nachos.
Just when I thought maybe raw wasn't for me, my mind was changed. It's a good thing THESE babies came out after to finish the meal off!
Raw Salted Caramel Millionaires Shortbread.


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Why Hospitals Want Patients to Ask Doctors, 'Have You Washed Your Hands?'
Infections picked up in hospitals, nursing homes and doctor's offices affect more than 1 million patients and are linked to nearly 100,000 deaths a year.
It's a simple enough request, but for patients and families who feel vulnerable, scared or uncomfortable in a hospital room, the subject can be too intimidating to even bring up with a doctor or nurse: Have you washed your hands?
Hospitals are encouraging patients to be more assertive, amid growing concern about infections that are resistant to antibiotics.
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- Classic looks
- Clean lines
- Steel frame and fork for the purists
- Slipping seatpost
Price as reviewed:
Who does he think he is, Eddy Merckx? That's the kind of comment you're likely to attract if you're riding this bike, because the orange livery – even though the frame decals don't say so – is unmistakably Molteni, the team that the great Belgian captained during his all-conquering heyday.
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Italian Ugo De Rosa built bikes for Big Ted for most of his career, and when Merckx retired and went into frame-building, it was De Rosa who showed him around the jig and brazing torch.
So De Rosa still likes to commemorate the partnership even though it's over 30 years since Merckx retired, and who can blame him?
Bike technology has come a long way in 30 years – the latest carbon frames are half the weight of those ridden by the pros in the 1970s – but recently there's been a revival of interest in steel, with a new generation of cyclists looking back to the era of Eddy Merckx for style and inspiration. For those people, the De Rosa Neo Primato is a perfect fit.
Made from Dedacciai Zero Uno tubing and weighing 1.7kg, it has both the sought-after feel of steel and the look of the golden era of cycling. At the London Cycle Show at the end of last year, the Molteni De Rosa Neo Primato had a permanent crowd of admirers around it. In these days of weird-shaped bulging carbon tubes, an elegant, slim frame with classic clean lines suddenly looks beautiful again. For added authenticity, the Neo Primato comes with a steel fork – a rarity on a modern drop-bar bike.
As long as you're not aiming to break the Alpe d'Huez record, the De Rosa Neo Primato will be fine for all of most people's cycling needs. It's not the lightest and it's not the stiffest but if that's what you're after you won't be remotely interested in this bike. What it is, however, is one of the most stylish bikes around at the moment, one that will make you stand out from the crowd, and who knows, it might even make you feel like Eddy Merckx, and isn't that what we're all aiming at?! Unfortunately, we had one nitpick with our test frame - the seatpost slipped and we were a little disappointed about that because it's a De Rosa-branded 27.2mm seatpost, so in theory everything should be exactly right. Eddy Merckx was famously fanatical about his saddle height, and he wouldn't have been impressed, but a different clamp bolt was the simple and straight- forward solution and something a good shop would surely catch before you even bought the bike.
Supplier: Jim Walker www.i-ride.co.uk
Weight: 1.7kg
Size Tested: 55cm
Frame: Dedacciai Zero Uno
Size Range: 48-61cm


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THREE Objectives
The first aim of the Workshops is to create a European interdisciplinary platform for facing the new touristic modality and behaviours in order to plan the territory for integrating it into a sustainable project. After years of expansion and development of the coastline in Europe, it seems necessary to ponder the sustainability of this overgrowth and to face a challenging change in the framework conditions: technological innovations, demographic changes, a new sensibility to sustainability issues, the emergence of new economies, and new targets for the tourism industry. The coastline have tended to be looked at primarily as an economic resource, but we can observe the emergence of dynamics, in which architecture and urbanism could reflect on a possible equilibrium between the economic and new trends of the touristic exploitation of the maritime heritage.
The second aim is to encourage both students and professors to deepen their competence in the area of mobility and multicultural work.
A third objective is to learn more about innovative educational practices which could also be used in each participating institution in the future.
THE Current situation
The mass tourism is one of the great profits of the welfare state. The international tourism increased 50 percent since the 1990s. Beside this , after 2008, tourism is experiencing change around the world as the competition for tourist intensifies. But specifically statistics record shows a high volume of tourism demand for Europe. With international travelers projected to almost double by 2020, to approximately 1.6 billion. The aforementioned situation of unregulated exploitation of natural resources, generated large economic resources, but caused such environmental impacts that ended much of their own natural resources, resources that are considered base for tourist attraction. Meanwhile, the environmental situation has deteriorated so worldwide that is causing a profound change in mentality overall. Europe is in a situation where it is necessary to assimilate as quickly as possible, both by government and by the private sector and people, although there are, for some, certain economic activities can be maintained even at the expense of the environment, in the case of tourism just the opposite occurs.
Tourism has a close relationship with the quality of the environment, so use short term mass tourism, causes the medium to long term a clear decline in demand. Those imposing new forms of tourism, both for the coast, countryside or cities. Against the traditional tourism that we analyzed before, in recent times, there are new forms of tourism, which are clearly alternatives to the traditional system based on the exploitation of the natural environment. The environment is fragile and does not support economic activities without good planning. This planning should pay particular attention to the environmental and economic long term. Do not allow any action that threatens the future of the territory and its environment in either the short or medium or long term. Institutions must carry out an effort to increase environmental education and adequate training of all persons involved in the process of development of tourism activities.
IP Participants
A structure to manage the project has been created, featuring an Organization Committee (OC), consisting of:
ONE project coordinator Universitat de Girona (UdG), Departament de Arquitectura de la Enginyeria de la Construcció. The coordinating institutions provide two members for coordination (PhD Nadia Fava and PhD Marisa Garcia) and professors highly qualified on tourism architecture and planning. The University of Girona hosts the Excellence Research Campus e-MTA Campus (Euro_ Mediterranean Tourism and Water) and specifically our school is collaborating in the Tourism and Environmental Sustainability Lines.
FIVE partners
Partner 1: Università della Sapienza will provide two academics PhD Pisana Posocco and PhD Filippo Lambertucci. They are not only a recognized professional architects, but they can offer a wide spectrum of theoretical basis in architecture for tourism.
Partner 2: University of Split. Universitas studiorum spalatensesis is represented by Prof. Jure Margeda. He will provide his experience in the field of the environments and particularly in the field of integration of the coastal areas and river basin in the Adriatic region.
Partner 3: Aalborg University, Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology, with Prof. Thomas Arvid Jaeger, who will provide his know-how in international meeting in multicultural education and their knowledge in history and heritage.
Partner 4: Yeni Yüzyil University, Department of Architecture will provide three academicians: Assoc. Prof. Fikret Evci a recognized professional architect and academic member, Ass. Prof. Gülay Yedekci Arslan, Ph.D who is not only a recognized professional architect and academic member but also an active member of the City Council of Fatih District which is the centre of historical Istanbul which covers many tourism projects. Beyond this her work covers sustainable urban and touristic development and disabled friendly cities. Ass. Prof. Melek Elif Somer, Dr.Techn. is experienced on international workshops, sustainability of urban buildings in emerging economies (investigation of social compatibility, economic efficiency, construction and environmental impacts).
Patner 5: Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias will contibute with Prof. Patricia Santos who provides her recognized expertise in theory and history of architecture and specially in the history of the tourism architecture in the sixty of the last century in Europe.
|Universitat de Girona
|Università della Sapienza
|Aalborg University
|Yeni Yüzyil University
|Universidade Lusófona
Nadia Fava
Pisana Posocco
Thomas Arvid Jaeger
Gülay Yedekçi Arslan
|Patricia Pedrosa
Luisa Paiva
Bernat Burés
|Lelio Di Loreto
Marco Di Palma
Gaia Elefante
Letizia Gorgo
Federica Montalti
Alessandro Pia
Andrea Ramaccini
Antonio Rosati
Claudia Scipioni
Livia Sismondo
|Belinda Nors
Mathias Sønderskov Nielsen
Herin Rosanthan David
Ida Marissa Matthiesen
Mia Nøhr Christensen
Rebaz Aswat Mohamad
Bjarke Apollo-Andreasen
Simon Rhode Malm
Rasmus Ø. Pedersen
Marianne Kynde Hestbech
|Gülistan Karakeçi
Betül Tuncer
Esra Kaçar
Merve Derya Arıbaş
Büşra Nalbant
Elif Durmuş
Sevcan Sabancı
Melis Tustaş
Kübra Serdaroğlu
Şeyma Şimşek
Merve Korkut
Faruk Ay
|Inês Faria
Diogo Bento
Pedro Cardoso
Ana Mendes
Francisco Soares
Luís Alexandre
Yolanda Costa
Poliana Leite
Workshop Schedule
The date of the IP Erasmus is the 14th of June 2014 to the 23th of June 2014. Ten days including weekends as working days.
|1-Saturday 14-06
|all day/afternoon
|2-Sunday 15-06
|9:00 - 9:30
|First meeting. Travel to Palafrugell
|Visit study area: Pals, Begur, Tamariu, Llafranc, Palamós y S'Agaró
|Calella de Palafrugell
|3-Monday 16-06
|09:30- 10:30
|Meeting at the working lab: Museo del Suro, Palafrugell.
|11:00- 12:30
|Theory session: Administration invited
|12:30- 14:00
|Lunch break
|Theory session: presentation project ideas
|Groups building.
|Visit Palafrugell surroding
|4-Thuesday 17-06
|Groups starts working.
|Coaching Team (professors, architects, practitioners) attend different groups and help them to get started
|11:00- 12:30
|Seminar: Case study exposition (Participants' countries presentations)
|Lunch break
|14:30- 16:30
|Groups working
|Ciclo Routes: from Palafrugell to Palamós (Little Train Route)
|5-Wensday 18-06
|Theory sessions: Professor Exposition
|Groups continue working.
|Coaching teams visit groups to give support and orientation.
|Lunch Break
|Groups prepare a first plenary presentation
|Routes: Camís de ronda
|6-Thursday 19-06
|Groups continue working.
|Small coaching teams visit groups to give support and orientation
|Lunch Break
|Groups continue working
|Theory sessions: Case study exposition
|Social activities Half way party
|7-Friday 20-06
|Visit Girona City- Trip by bus
|Walking tour. Administration invited
|Architectural guided tour : Josep Fuses
|Lunch break
|Individual groups: presentation of their project idea and feedback by coaching teams. First arrangements for project design
|Return to Calella
|8-Saturday 21-06
|Groups continue working; preparing final presentation
|Lunch break
|Cultural activity: Festa del Suro: link to the site
|9-Sunday 22-06
|Preparing final presentation
|Lunch break
|Presentation and evaluation session (large team of coaches)
|10-Monday 23-06
|Public presentation of workshop outcomes by each group: project concept and philosophy, project documentation, working model and presentation model
|lunch break
|Social activities
|Prize award and farewell activities
|11-Thursday 24-06
|Return journey
As soon as possible we will increase the information about the activities...
Project Outputs or IP resources
Innovative Approach and European Dimension: The method of learning is innovative in our university because of the interdisciplinary and multiculturalism. All the students and professors will: think about the differences and similarities in economical development, cultural behavior and in local / national legislation of the different countries from the same EU, learn to work in an international team and environment, look
The European dimension of this IP is:
1°) the search of differences and similarities in the local, regional and national way to face tourism
2°) the building up of a open view towards intercultural differences, useful to attract clients.
3°) the realization of the existence of historical, geographical and cultural values couched in tourism policies.
Evaluation on the IP Days: Specialists, experts and professors will evaluate the student groups during the workshops (permanent evaluation of the evolution of each individual). The coaches supervise the execution of the conference programme itself by daily meetings. The professors, the specialists, the experts and the students themselves will give an overall evaluation during the presentation of the group reports. Within a group, students will be evaluated by the other group members on their contribution to the content (group level and individual level) and on the presentation of the report.
Learning outcome: An exhibition of students' work, and publishing in a book the results will help disseminating the results and bring those to the wider use in participating universities. Publications in the specialized periodical press (interviews, overviews) are going to give a picture to the wider public in the different participating countries and their respective professional circles.
Participating Universities
1 - ESCOLA POLITÈCNICA, UNIVERSITAT DE GIRONA, Girona (Spain) is a public institution devoted to excellence in teaching and research and to participating in the progress and development of society through the creation, transmission, dissemination and criticism of knowledge related to the sciences, technology, the humanities, the social sciences and the arts.
2 - SAPIENZA, UNIVERSITÀ DI ROMA, Roma (Italy), founded in 1303 by Pope Boniface VIII, is one of the oldest universities in the world and a high performer among the largest universities in international rankings.It is in every regard a research and teaching university: Sapienza carries out outstanding scientific research in most disciplines, achieving impressive results both on a national and international level.
3 - UNIVERSITAS STUDIORUM SPALATENSESIS, UNIVERSITY of SPLIT, Split (Croatia) was officially established on 15 June 1974 when the units having already had an effect in their professional, scientific and teaching areas entered its structure.The focus of the research work carried out by the University is on scientific areas with reference to disciplines characterized by natural, biomedical, cultural, historical, social, economic and other features of the region as a part of the Croatian Adriatic and the Mediterranean region as a whole.
4 - AALBORG UNIVERSITY, Aalborg (Denmark) offers education and research within the fields of natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, technical and health sciences. Aalborg University currently consolidates and further develops its profile as a dynamic and innovative research and educational institution oriented towards the surrounding world. It is characterised by combining a keen engagement in local, regional, and national issues with an active commitment to international collaboration.
5 - YENI YÜZYIL UNIVERSITY, Zeytinburnu (Turkey) University of New Century, "Homeland Health and Education Foundation" is a foundation university in Istanbul. Countries contemporary civilization level rises above a higher education environment that aims to create the New Century University, especially the health and life sciences in the field of interdisciplinary understanding and integrated approach, focusing on the idea that principles and reforms are linked to a higher education institution.
7 - UNIVERSIDADE LUSÓFONA de HUMANIDADES e TECNOLOGIAS, Lisbon (Portugal) is the largest non-public University in Portugal. The University name comes from the word "Lusofonia" which names all the Portuguese speaking countries and their common linguistic and cultural background. The university assumes itself as the leading institution responsible for the development of this geographical and cultural space with more than 200 million inhabitants.
Ip Venue
The "Museu del Suro de Palafrugell" is a cultural institution born in 1972 whose mission is to acquire, preserve, interpret and enhance the value of structured assets around the world cork in Catalonia, while shaping a landscape, an industry, lifestyles and a common identity.
Placeta del Museu, s/n,
17200 Palafrugell,Gerona
972 30 78 25
Web address:www. museudelsuro.cat
Info Palafrugell
The "little train" greenway runs for 6 km between Palamós and Palafrugell along the disused narrowgauge railway track formerly linking Palamós with Girona via La Bisbal d'Empordà. The route goes through the municipal areas of Palamós, Mont-ras and Palafrugell, with branch greenways leading off to Vall-llòbrega and Castell and La Fosca beaches.
-Urban planning aproach
The autonomous community of Catalonia is divided in 947 regions called municipis. A municipi is a basic local entity of the
territorial organization and a primary item of the citizenship participation in public cases.
Each municipi must have an own urban plan called pla d'ordenació urbana muncipal (POUM). This is a tool of integral urban
planning of the territory.
-Palafrugell analysis
- The road by the sea
Environment of Tamariu, Llafranc i Calella
Works in Progress
-Exhibition Palafrugell study models, 2014
|More information
-Tourism strategy of Turkey 2023 by Ass. Prof. Ass. Prof. Melek Elif Somer
-Instant City, Eivissa 1971
Our Works
Publications in the specialized periodical press (interviews, overviews) are going to give a picture to the wider public in the different participating countries and their respective professional circles.
-Workshop in Palafrugell, 2014
Mid Term Review
Welcoming Class
Nadia Fava and Marisa Garcia
Palafrugell presentation
Architect Jordi Font from Palafrugell municipality
Review Groups
Architect Filippo Lambertucci and Pisana Posocco
Future Architecture and future Cities
Gülay Yedakçi Arslan
Places to visit Girona is a small city and most of its main sights can be found within a 30 minute walking radius. The first step to discover this wonderful city is consult their Tourism Office. However we have created a list of interesting sights.
Hotels&Hostels Hostel Equity Point,Catalunya square (Girona) Hotel Peninsular, Sant Francesc avenue nº6 (Girona)
How to arrive from the hotel to the UdG
IP's Organizer
Professor Nadia FAVA, Marisa GARCIA VERGARA
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East coast artists Ellie and Akira Ohiso have collaborated for over 15 years. For this duo, collaboration comes in many forms. From long-standing projects like Green Door Magazine to raising three children together, creating something as a team is more than just executing an idea, it's recognizing each other's strengths and weaknesses and building upon them.
Hi Ellie and Akira, welcome to the Lonely Arts Club! You've done so much more than the occasional project together. From many exhibitions to starting the successful Green Door Magazine, what has it been like collaborating together after all this time?
Ellie: Akira's job is to come up with the idea, and I ask, "How can we make this happen?" I'm very detail oriented and I'm able to fill in the holes where Akira is not able to. In Seattle, there are so many artist grants available, and Akira has gotten some. But there is this other side to it where you have to present a budget and very concrete lengths of time. I know how to do that and stay on budget. That is a problem that a lot of artists have. Akira is like a balloon, and I'm a like the string on the balloon.
Akira: I'm a bit of a dreamer. If I didn't have someone with her skills, none of these ideas would come into fruition. I'm very "in the moment", and not very detail oriented. Sometimes I'm like, "I'm trying to make a statement here," and Ellie is like, "You're not going to sell anything with that statement!" Historically, I know it's cliche but it's sometimes true, artists really do think about producing something but then don't know what to do after that.
Ellie: Akira is very prolific. He's always working, creating two or three drawings a day and some of them never see the light of day. He'll show me things and I'm able to know what does and doesn't work. I'll understand if something has commercial value. I feel like every artist needs someone like me, like an artist manager. Someone who can help with editing, marketing and commercial applications.
Tell me more about one of your biggest collaborative projects, Green Book Magazine.
Ellie: After we had kids we moved to upstate New York, in the Catskills, which is an hour in a half from New York City. There was this growing trend of artists that were priced out of Manhattan moving there. It wasn't like here where you can move to Tacoma and still have coffee shops and civilization, it was really out there. It snowed 8 months out of the year, so it created a haven for artists to create. Around 2011 when we started Green Door was when print magazines were taking off again. It was very timely.
Akira: I think we captured something. We started it because we felt like we didn't have anyone like-minded, so we said, "Let's do a publication that featured things we like and want to do." The first few issues I was writing everything and, slowly, people started reaching out. By our last issue, we had Martha Stewart and Mark Ruffalo on the cover, all of these famous people who had a root connection to the area.
Ellie: With Green Door's success, we ended up renting a disgusting storefront on the main street as our headquarters and created an art and event space.
Akira: That space was cooler than the magazine. That was what was really the magic, having people coming in and having blowout parties. One time there was a huge storm with a foot in half of snow, and three hundred people came.
Ellie: It was really "of the moment" because we were all these city refugees that lived in a place that felt very disconnected. We would throw parties, and because we had the popularity of the magazine we would get free drinks and food, and we could showcase art on the walls. We had taken our exposure from the magazine and had turned it into community engagement.
Akira: Everyone felt lifted and supported by each other because of that. We had a little opening, and they filled it.
Ellie: Us creating a magazine legitimized a community, and in turn, the community legitimized us with their voice.
What ended up happening with this project?
Ellie: By 2014, we were too big to be small, too small to be big. We were breaking even. Towards the end of Green Door, we were hiring photographers, make-up, and hair. We were issuing 1099s. It was crazy. It was coming to the point where we needed to hire an investor. Some of the investors we were looking into wanted us to pull back a little bit, to not write what we wanted to write.
Akira: We were in the middle of an issue and I said, "I don't want to do this anymore." People had a hard time understanding that. As an artist, when is it ever a good time to stop? I think it's when you're still feeling like you're being honest.
Akira, your art has a very specific style of line work. Was there a particular shift that changed your art into what it is right now?
Akira: As an artist, it's all a process. I'm experiencing a shift in my art right now. When I came to Seattle three years ago, I did a lot of drawings while just walking around the city, capturing the homeless community, and the gentrification that is happening. I started documenting all of this and built some shows around that. I did it for two years, and now I recently deleted all of my social media accounts so I could start fresh. I'm in that shift now and you go where the work takes you. It's early days, and I kind of like being under the radar and experimenting. I get to test things out a little. I'm always reinventing my visual landscape or narrative.
I see a lot of illustrative, and colorful layered lines in your work.
Akira: Yeah, before coming to Seattle I was working only on paper. When I moved here, I started testing an app [Sketches and Procreate] and I liked the limitations of the app. It has ten colors, and I like working within those constraints. For me anyway, it's very freeing because I can get overwhelmed with too many choices. I also take a lot from pop-culture and give images some movement and different meaning.
Ellie: He was quoted as the "democratizing of art", because everyone can access this app with limited amount of money.
What have people gotten right about what you both do, and what has been the biggest misinterpretation?
Ellie: I'm a talker and Akira is the quieter one. What was interesting was when we were doing the magazine, we would be interviewed and people always minimized my role in things. I used to just sit there and think, "Well, my name is on the masthead above his." The misconception is that my role in Akira's success is undermined.
Akira: If Ellie says this is how it should be, I trust her because we've done that in the past and it's been successful. It's about what she brings to the table. She can make things very succinct, get them to the point to where it has a clear message.
Lastly, since you've come from the east coast to Seattle, what have been your successes and challenges with engaging with our community?
Akira: Personally, coming from New York, I think the diversity in this city has been a little lacking. Seattle says all the right things regarding diversity and inclusiveness but systematically, nothing really changes – or at least very slowly changes.
Ellie: In New York, you live diversity, but here they talk about diversity. That's a step, but you need action. For instance, my children are multiracial. I worry that if you don't understand diversity, there's tokenization. You throw someone on a board not because you find inherent value in their voice, but because you just think you need their voice.
Akira: On the flip side, Seattle has been very positive to me due to the long history of the Japanese communities here with the internment camps and World War II. So I actually began to explore my Asian identity more due to coming to Seattle. My newer work is coming back to things I haven't visited since childhood and put away for a while.
Ellie: In New York, you have to be pretty up the chain to get a gallery show. Seattle has more space for all types of artists, and you can make real money in emerging art. Akira has sold more work in Seattle than he has ever in New York. One of the things that Seattle is doing right is that it isn't always about "connections", it's about emerging talents and voices.
Want to see more of Akira Ohiso's art?


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The investment commission in Basra has given an investment permit to establish a shopping complex in the north of the city at a total cost of $3.27 million U.S. dollars.
"The project will be carried out in al-Madeena district (100 km north of Basra) on an area of 3,309 square meters," an official from the commission, Eng. Ahmed Waheed, told Aswat al-Iraq news agency.
The complex will include clinics, stores and offices, Waheed noted, adding that a time frame of one and a half years has been set for the project.
The Shiite city of Basra lies 590 km south of the Iraqi capital Baghdad.
(Aswat Al Iraq)


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An added bonus was Tom and I getting to plan and host Gracie's two year old birthday party. Wow, talk about changes and challenges. Who knew there was so many Minnie Mouse choices to make in party planning? Thank goodness for Pinterest and Amazon!
Attending the Colorado Christian Writers Conference was enlightening. I learned about a lot of changes to make in my writing and marketing. Then I got home and the challenge to implement them began.
Dear Reader, my prayer for you is that your changes have been positive ones, and your challenges have empowered you to be more ... I also pray for your blessings of the new year year to draw you ever closer to our Lord. Happy New Year, Dear One!
24 The Lord bless you and keep you:
25 The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you:
26 The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-72 RSV