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A first official look at Public Schooled, the upcoming comedy movie directed by Kyle Rideout based on a script he co-wrote with Josh Epstein and starring Judy Greer, Daniel Doheny, Siobhan Williams, Russell Peters, Grace Park, Andrew McNee, Alex Barima, Andrew Herr, Andrea Bang, Maxine Miller, Eva Day, and Josh Epstein:
"Socially awkward, Liam (Daniel Doheny) has been home-schooled his entire life. When he falls in love with Anastasia (Siobhan Williams), a popular one-legged girl, he abandons his mother (Judy Greer)'s suffocating love and enrolls in public school, getting a crash course in sex, drugs and social mayhem."
A boy who's book-smart but unschooled in the ways of life and who fall in love with a one-legged-girl? Well, I guess am curious to see this funny film!
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I have a "like-hate" relationship with clinical metrics, performance measurements, and other such things. By now, almost all physicians live with them in the form of insurer "report cards," PQRS, and "meaningful" use. Some of us have even more exposure to them by participating in patient-centered medical homes and accountable care organizations.
Why "like"? Because I believe they can help you to know how you're doing. Happy patients, full schedules, phones ringing off the hook with new patient requests, and the belief that you're doing a good job delivering care aren't enough. Few things are more sobering than seeing data on the percentage of your diabetes patients who are not at goal, those with hypertension whose pressures are not under control, or those who haven't undergone colon cancer screening.
I know that many question the relevance of some of the clinical measures, which often look at intermediate and perhaps less meaningful outcomes or report on process, but they can be more informative than the gut sense that we have on how we're doing our jobs.
What I hate about the measures is that they also get in the way of patient care. I've written about this in earlier columns -- concern about measures distracting us from our primary jobs, the administrative burdens of "capturing" data so that it can be counted, and the effect of all of this on the quality of clinical documentation are some examples. Add to this the open question of whether the current version of performance measures truly improves quality of care.
Others have expressed similar concerns recently. In fact, it's been a rough few months for performance measurement. In December, Donald Berwick, MD, who many consider the "father" of the quality movement, outlined nine steps to advance healthcare into what he dubbed "the moral era." One was to "stop excessive measurement." Another was "abandon complex incentives." The following month, Robert Wachter, MD's, op-ed on measurement of doctors and teachers in the New York Times echoed many of Berwick's points.
In addition to "going viral," Berwick's and Wachter's comments were hailed as vindication by many who were warning us of the dangers of the performance measurement movement, including my friend Robert Centor, MD, who blogged that 10 years ago he and others "understood what could go wrong and predicted the current problems. Of course, we were labeled kooks back then."
Some of the measures align with what I wanted to know as a physician trying to deliver the best care -- the percentage of my diabetic patients who are poorly controlled or my immunization rates, for example. Others seem much less relevant, if not outright silly.
As much as I think that obesity is a health risk, I don't think that the fact that I didn't counsel my healthy, low-risk, and lean 20 year old with a BMI of 26 to lose weight should count against me. Also, why do I have to track and report that I recorded a family history?
Enter the electronic health record (EHR). At first glance, it should have helped us with measuring quality, since after all, everything that we needed was in electronic form, so finding what we needed should be as easy as counting how many quotation marks I used in this column. We could do what was very difficult, if not impossible, with paper charts or claims data.
In some ways, that was true, when the data was in a form that was easily extractable. However, entering in the EHR that I discussed smoking cessation with a patient wasn't enough -- it had to be in a "structured data" field that the reporting software could find.
Instead of cutting steps, the EHR added more than a few. Just last week, I was handed the latest "cheat sheet" of templates that my IT staff created to make it easier to add structured data to facilitate performance measurement. There's a template for patients who are obese, one for those with diabetes who can't take aspirin, and another for those with a history of myocardial infarction who can't tolerate a statin. The list covers an entire page.
I won't have to use these templates often -- my medical assistant and others do much of the template entering -- but the fact that despite our having these expensive computer programs, we require such workarounds says a lot.
I welcome the calls for a more thoughtful approach to measurement and for EHR products to make more seamless and less intrusive. The American College of Physicians' (ACP) 2012 paper on performance measurement had many recommendations that, if followed, would prevent much of our current suffering.
For example, minimizing burdens in collecting data, using EHRs to facilitate (not complicate) the process, and most importantly, that "performance measures that have not been shown to improve value to include higher quality, better outcomes, and reduced costs (and higher patient and physician satisfaction) should be removed from performance–based payment programs."
Recently, ACP joined other professional societies, CMS, health plans, and other stakeholders to form the Core Quality Measures Collaborative, which seeks to align measures among payers, reduce the burdens of measurement, and make the whole process more meaningful.
It was supposed to be that if we provided high-quality care to our patients, the measurements would reflect that. Instead, the mantra is that if we score well on our measures, then that means that we provided high-quality care. In other words, the cart has become the horse. It's time to fix that.
Yul Ejnes is an internal medicine physician and a past chair, board of regents, American College of Physicians. His statements do not necessarily reflect official policies of ACP. This column appeared as a guest column on KevinMD.com.


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Scientists at the Northwestern University have demonstrated a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can be stretched, twisted and bended, and still capable of powering electronics. The power and voltage of the stretchable battery are similar to a conventional lithium-ion battery of the same size, but the flexible battery is able to succeed where flat, rigid batteries would fail (make sure to check out the video and additional images below).
The revolutionary battery can be used anywhere, including the inside of the human body. It can stretch up to 300 percent of its original size and still function. It will power a commercial light-emitting diode (LED) for eight to nine hours – even when stretched, folded, twisted and mounted on a human elbow – before it needs recharging, which can be done wirelessly.
Yonggang Huang (Northwestern University) and John A. Rogers (University of Illinois) are the first to demonstrate a stretchable, implantable lithium-ion battery which could power implantable electronics that monitor brain waves or heart activity. Huang and Rogers have been working together for the last six years on stretchable electronics, and designing a cordless power supply has been a major challenge. Now they have solved the problem with their clever "space filling technique," which delivers a small, high-powered battery.
For their stretchable electronic circuits, the two developed "pop-up" technology that allows circuits to bend, stretch and twist. They created an array of tiny circuit elements connected by metal wire "pop-up bridges." When the array is stretched, the wires — not the rigid circuits — pop up. This approach works for circuits but not for a stretchable battery. A lot of space is needed in between components for the "pop-up" interconnect to work. Circuits can be spaced out enough in an array, but battery components must be packed tightly to produce a powerful but small battery. There is not enough space between battery components for the "pop-up" technology to work.
Huang's design solution is to use metal wire interconnects that are long, wavy lines, filling the small space between battery components. (The power travels through the interconnects.)
"We start with a lot of battery components side by side in a very small space, and we connect them with tightly packed, long wavy lines," said Yonggang Huang. "These wires provide the flexibility. When we stretch the battery, the wavy interconnecting lines unfurl, much like yarn unspooling. And we can stretch the device a great deal and still have a working battery."
The stretching process is reversible, and the battery can be recharged wirelessly. The battery's design allows for the integration of stretchable, inductive coils to enable charging through an external source but without the need for a physical connection.
Huang, Rogers and their teams found the battery capable of 20 cycles of recharging with little loss in capacity. They published their paper on Feb. 26, 2013 in the online journal Nature Communications.
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Oven Roasted Pork Chops
Oven Roasted Pork Chops are a favorite at my house! We love the bone-in thick cut ones seared off and roasted to perfection in the oven. This isn't a recipe that I adapted for WW, but it's not a deal breaker if you pair it with healthy sides.
Oven Roasted Pork Chops, Serves 2 (approximately 9 WW SP as shown in video)
- 2 bone in pork chops, approximately 8-10 oz. each
- seasonings to taste (salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian herb blend used in video)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil, or less.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, heat a pan that can go into the oven on medium heat. If you don't have a pan that can go into the oven, you'll also need to prepare a small baking pan.
Sprinkle seasonings onto pork chops on both sides. Add olive oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Add chops to the pan and sear 5 minutes per side. Move the pan to the preheated oven, or to the prepared baking pan, and continue cooking for 25-30 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chops. Enjoy!


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Marley Creek Ranch
San Saba County
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- 4,127 ± Acres
- Three bedroom and two bathroom hunting lodge
- RV Camp with multiple hookups
- Wet-weather creeks meander through the property
- Five ponds scattered throughout the ranch
- 10 water wells service the entire ranch
- Cattle pens enable easy livestock management
- Abundant native wildlife making this a great hunting property
- Excellent brush provides cover and forage for the wildlife and livestock
At 4,127± acres, Marley Creek Ranch is one of the few remaining large cattle ranches in Central Texas. This property is reminiscent of the "good ole days" of Texas ranching, with huge pastures, plenty of cattle, and excellent hunting opportunities. The ranch is located about 25 miles north of historic Llano, Texas, in San Saba County, and less than 2 hours from Austin. The ranch is accessed off of paved FM 501 or County Road 447. Another county road, number 452, runs through a portion of the ranch. This combination of good roadways gives easy access to every part of the expansive landscape.
The Marley Creek Ranch has 10 water wells and numerous troughs strategically placed in the ten low-fenced pastures. Five ponds around the ranch offer up watering holes for the livestock or wildlife. Wet weather Marley Creek carves a striking ravine, with some rocky banks and outcroppings, from east to west across the southern portion of the ranch. Several smaller wet weather creeks and ponds feed into it and Marley Creek itself then feeds into Lake Buchanan about 10 miles downstream.
Two sets of cattle pens near the center of the property enable easy livestock operations from the 10 fenced pastures. With adequate roadways criss-crossing the property for the movement of livestock, equipment, and supplies.
The abundant native wildlife consists of Whitetail, axis, dove, quail, and hogs. Excellent and thick native brush provides cover and forage for the wildlife and livestock. Some hunting blinds and feeders are in place. This ranch is large enough to allow for cattle operations and hunting expeditions to take place simultaneously.
Improvements are few, but they do include a three-bedroom, two-bath hunting lodge on the southern edge of the ranch, and an RV camp on the north side, complete with water well and electrical hook-ups.
Seller financing is available for Marley Creek Ranch and the Seller is willing to divide the property. No mineral rights are available.
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ArtBeat: Dog Days of Summer: Artists Unleashed @ Berkshire Botanical Garden
We like dogs.
And we like topiary.
So it sounds like The Berkshire Botainical Garden in Stockbridge is the place to be on Saturday. Over a dozen topiary dogs on will be display as twelve Northeast artists unleash their imaginations to create living willow-whip sculptures of dogs in a host of artistic styles.
The potted "dogs" will continue to flourish and develop throughout the season. Participating artists include Cynthia Atwood, Tom Borgese, Susan Spencer Crowe, Michael Gellatly, Ryan Humphrey, Stephan Lanphear and Mitch Nash. All of the dog topiaries will be for sale and benefit the Garden.
The exhibit opens Saturday, July 17 with a family oriented Dog Day Afternoon reception all day long including dog experts, agility and obedience demonstrations and a BBQ with hotdogs and tofu pups. $10 per family, registration required.
You're gonna have to leave your dogs at home, though; no dogs allowed.


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Historic 1884 Shelter Island Waterfront Estate
This 1884 Queen Anne style waterfront estate possesses an extraordinary provenance, and has been lovingly restored, retaining its original character. Set on 1.87+/- elevated acres with 200+/- ft. of sandy beachfront on Shelter Island Sound, the sweeping sunset views from four levels of living space, comprising 7,165+/- sq. ft., offer a bird's eye view all the way to Connecticut. The area, named "Divinity Hill" after this and the adjacent home on this picturesque lane were built by Dr. Richard Salter Storrs, a minister who delivered a speech for Abraham Lincoln, as well as the convocation for the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge. A wide circular driveway leads to the front steps. The entry foyer, which has a fireplace, cushioned window seat, sitting area and an abundance of natural light offers a view through the home to the water. The library is adjacent with fireplace and full bath. The living and dining areas extend along the waterfront side of the home, with well placed windows and French doors opening to an incredible sound front entertainment veranda. The kitchen, practical and stylish, has a center island, breakfast area with expansive water views, and an adjacent mud room entry. From the entry foyer, the staircase leading to the upper floors is truly graceful, with intricately carved newel posts and balusters. The second floor has three guest bedrooms, one with water views, plus a grand master suite with sitting area, fireplace, and spacious spa-like bath with soaking tub and shower, and a private waterfront deck. The third floor has high ceilings, incredible views of the sea and sand, sailboats and osprey nest, with living room, two bedrooms with water views and full bath. The lower level which is at grade, was once the "summer kitchen" and features a media room, billiards area, entertainment bar, lounge, full bath, powder room and bedroom with doors to expansive lawn, Gunite pool, patio area and meandering garden path leading past a tall osprey nest and sea grasses to the sandy beach, which is wonderfully idyllic and private. Within close proximity to ferry, fine dining and golf, this estate is indeed divine in every way. Heights fees for water, sewage, highway are $9,599.26 per annum.
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Address: 22 Prospect Avenue
City: Shelter Island
State: NY
Zip: 11964
Pool: Yes
Waterfront: Yes
Baths: 8
Square Feet: 7165
Garage: Detached, 1.5 spaces
Year Built: 1884
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David Lin
David Lin, Ph.D.
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Integrated mechanical properties of skeletal muscle and spinal reflexes
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Pullman, WA 99164-6515
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Mehrdad Javidi
Norberto DiStefano
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Dr. Lin is interested in the integrated mechanical properties of skeletal muscle and spinal reflexes. Specifically, he studies how the individual components making up the peripheral neuromuscular system interact to stabilize posture while encountering a perturbation (e.g., an applied push to someone standing).
Dr. Lin's research is applicable to Rehabilitation Medicine, specifically disorders of the nervous system, such as stroke or spinal cord injury, and investigating the underlying mechanisms of abnormal posture and movement. In addition, Dr. Lin also formulates mathematical models of skeletal muscle. Of particular interest to his laboratory are the force-generating characteristics of different muscle fiber types, which can be categorized by their unique proteins. By relating muscle protein content to mechanical function via mathematical models, different levels of study, from the molecular to the behavioral, can be connected.
Another aspect of his research is to incorporate the unique features of neuromuscular systems into engineered robotic systems. Unlike robots, humans remain stable while interacting with different loads, such as carrying varying weights. Implementing mechanical properties similar to muscle into the actuators of a robot may solve this problem.
Biographical Information
Dr. Lin received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1987. He completed the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University in 1989 and 1997 respectively. From 1997 to 2000, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow both at Emory University in the department of Physiology and at the Georgia Institute of Technology in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He accepted a joint appointment at Washington State University as assistant professor in the Departments of Veterinary and Comparative Anatomy, Pharmacology, and Physiology (VCAPP) and Department of Biological Systems Engineering in 2001.
Selected Publications
- Darnall N.D., Donovan, C., Aktar, S., Tseng, H., Barthelmess, P., Cohen, P., and Lin, D.C. "Application of machine learning and numerical analysis to classify tremor in patients affected with essential tremor or Parkinson's disease." Gerontechnology. [In press].
- Lin, D.C., Hershey, J.D., Mattoon, J.S., and Robbins, C.T. "Muscles of hibernating brown bears are unusually resistant to effects of denervation." Journal of Experimental Biology. [In press].
- Gollapudi, S.K. and Lin, D.C. "Experimental determination of sarcomere force-length relationship in type-I human skeletal muscle fibers." Journal of Biomechanics. 42(13):2011–6, 2009.
- Vasavada, A.N., Lasher, R.A., Meyer, T.E., and Lin, D.C. "Defining and evaluating wrapping surfaces for MRI-derived spinal muscle paths." Journal of Biomechanics. 41(7):1450–7, 2008.
- Hershey, J.D., Robbins, C.T., Nelson, O.L., and Lin, D.C. "Minimal seasonal alterations in skeletal muscle in captive brown bears." Physiological and Biochemical Zoology. 81(2):138–47, 2008.
- Lin, D.C., Bucher B.P., Davis, H.P., and Sprunger, L.K. "A low-cost telemetry system suitable for measuring mouse biopotentials." Medical Engineering and Physics. 30(2): 199–205, 2008.
- Lin, D.C. and Nichols, T.R. "Parameter estimation in a crossbridge muscle model." ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering. 125(1): 132–140, 2003.
- Lin, D.C., and Rymer, W.Z. "Damping actions of the neuromuscular system with inertial loads: flexor pollicis longus muscle in man." Journal of Neurophysiology. 85: 1059–1066, 2001.
- Lin, D.C., and Rymer, W.Z. "Damping actions of the neuromuscular system with inertial loads: soleus muscle of the decerebrate cat." Journal of Neurophysiology. 83: 652–658, 2000.
- Nichols, T.R., Lin, D.C. and Huyghues-Despointes, C.M.J.I. "The role of musculoskeletal mechanics in motor coordination." In: Peripheral and Spinal Mechanisms in the Neural Control of Movement, edited by M.D. Binder. Amsterdam: Elsevier Science, p. 369–378, 1999.
- Lin, D.C., and Rymer, W.Z. "Damping in reflexively active and areflexive lengthening muscle evaluated with inertial loads." Journal of Neurophysiology. 80(6): 3369–3372, 1998.
- Lin, D.C. and Rymer, W.Z. "Mechanical properties of cat soleus muscle elicited by sequential ramp stretches: implications for control of muscle." Journal of Neurophysiology. 90(3): 997–1008, 1993.
- Lin, D.C. and Rymer, W.Z. "A quantitative analysis of pendular motion of the lower leg in spastic human subjects." IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. 38(9): 906–918, 1991.


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If Seoul is a verb, what the hell does it mean?
If Seoul is a verb, what the hell does it mean?
Seoul, and Korea overall, has an English slogan problem.
From 'Active Yangsan' to 'Do Dream Dongducheon', Korean cities have a decidedly stellar reputation of being at least cringeworthy, and at best forgettable (full list here). Due to both Korea's fascination with English and its rampant neophilia, it has been a longstanding tradition to come up with new slogans of poor caliber, as often as it pleases the cities (and keeps the marketing department employed). This is usually an innocuous fact of life in Korea, leading many native English speakers to shake their head or laugh to themselves whenever they come across one of these linguistic eyesores. Usually, no one cares at all.
Last August, Seoul city asked for submissions for a new city slogan (which used to be Hi Seoul!) to which I'm sure there were many replies from the well thought out to straight up trolling. Most people paid it no mind for the very reason that it is, in fact, an insignificant blip on their radars. From there, we ended up with these 3 gems:
You just can't go right from here. Two attempts to turn Seoul into a verb, and a wildcard pun. The English speaking community sighed collectively, and they pushed forward. Then, from these three stunningly mediocre third place contestants, the following was salvaged.
The Korea times proved that a broken clock is right twice a day with their headline 'Seoul choosing least worst slogan', and it seemed everyone was going to shrug it off like they did with 'Imagine your Korea'. I was wrong about this. So very, very wrong.
Internationally, and definitely within the English speaking community in Korea, this has struck a (particularly humorous) chord. Before I start with any pontificating, here are some really fun examples of lighthearted jabs at the idea of using Seoul as a verb. Let's call this the 'Top 5 face-melting parodies of Seoul's new slogan" a la clickbait.
I had a great laugh over this, and sure, some people are probably going to get fired. Seoul as a verb is an awful idea, and the small committee of sycophants they selected were simply there to summarily polish the best turd. Seemed like a standard practice for English slogans in Korea, right? Seoul as a verb. What image came to their mind when they decided that was a good idea? Then I started to think: "If Seoul is a verb, what the hell does it mean?"
But before we do this, let's take a minute to remember the fallen:
Alright, let's kick this obviously under-thought shit-heap of a slogan to the curb first. Seoul puns are, for anyone who has spent more than 3 months here, saccharine and in terrible taste. Indeed, some of the worst things to be read or seen on the internet about Korea are to be found by clicking on a Seoul pun. New expats in Korea frequently and unendingly use these terrible puns so often that upon seeing them, long time residents might imagine it would look like, conceptually, to set fire to a blog.*
Here's a quick image search of SOME of the Seoulmate puns already in existence
Ugh. kill me please.
If this were in any way good idea, they would be using something like 'Seoul Searching'. If it weren't a played out pun by every fresh-faced hagwon teacher, it wouldn't be a bad slogan at all honestly. But let's move on, for the sake of all our Seouls… *sigh*… I digress. Let's get to what I think are the real 'winners' here.
Let's put these both in the same category, because they both bring about the same questions about an ultimate failure to understand everything from the nuances of English to the need for a real PR firm in aide of tourism.
Sure, on its face, they're both ridiculous. Seoul isn't a verb in the first place, and adding present continuous doesn't, in any way, suddenly verb a noun. That was the first reaction of most people upon feasting their collective eyes upon this dimwitted delicacy. Of course, turning Seoul into a verb is an awful idea, but why?
Verbing nouns isn't itself the problem. I mean, a great number of people may say "I'm tired of peopling tonight, but if you want to hang out, you can friend me on facebook". Verbing nouns isn't a problem at all. We do that all the time to be cute and colloquial.
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That's also a problem: Native English speakers, perhaps subconsciously, don't often give ESL learners the benefit of knowing that they are intentionally using colloquial rules of language to (attempt to) be clever. Sure, Seouling is horrible, but it would have been looked at a little differently if any Western country would have attempted this awful feat of wordplay.
Speaking of that, anyone considering 'verbing' the name of a city should have tried to apply this to any other major city in the world. Parising, New Yorking, Londoning, Torontoing, Toykoing etc. are equally horrible. That's where it should have started and ended, really.
The same things apply to I.Seoul.U. Even without the 'ing', we're still talking about using the nuances of language in order to turn something into a verb. If we're gonna verb a noun, there seems to be one rule we like to follow: It has to be self-explanatory in its reception by an audience.
If Seoul were a verb, what the hell would it mean?
And that, my friends, is where we come to my argument that this slogan is arguably the best one they could have chosen.
I've obviously laid out many reasons why it's grammatically/culturally/marketing-wise a terrible choice. We already know why verbing Seoul was the worst choice. So, why is it the BEST choice?
For one, if you're a believer that 'no press is bad press', consider the amount of international coverage they're garnering due to their poor slogan:
Also, In their hastiness, ineptitude and deference to authority for its own sake, Seoul has done something magnificent: They have entered a funhouse mirror room that is Korea expat experience and had a ghastly look at what they saw. Sure, there were jokes centred around linguistics, but through all the collective snickering of the community, they have shown what they believe the image of Seoul, and perhaps Korea, to be. Results were at times…unsettling.
From the quirky…
…to bad PR…
…to serious issues of Nationhood.
I will, for the sake of charity, assume that they are all secret geniuses who are conducting a sociological experiment on perceptions. Their brilliant goal, lofty as it was, was to ask "If Seoul were a verb, what the hell would it mean?" And they did it. They may have saved themselves millions of dollars worth of data collection and research and reached out to the collective brainpower of a foreign community. They would've also succeeded in starting a conversation about the image of both Korea and Seoul with their foreign residents about how Korea is viewed by an international audience. Not an easy task.
The price tag was steep, though. For about $436 000 USD, they could have done it for free with the wrong tweet! Ask McDonalds, Red Cross, or any number of other corporations. It might be a tall order for a corporation still grappling with tourism slogans as a top priority, but social media could save them a fortune if they had used it right. This is not a failure. Nay (네), this is an opportunity. Take heart Seoul, we still Seoul you, we just want you to stop Seouling up so much.
P.S. Feel free to leave your best "I Seoul U" meme at the bottom of the post or tell me what Seoul would be if it were a verb!
I'll use the best ones on my blog!
*(Note to new people: Welcome. I'm sure you're having a great time. Feel free to write a blog about your zany adventures about the time you went to the most frequented temple in the country or your temple stay. That being said, any Seoul puns immediately disqualify you from being anything but patted on the head, best case scenario).


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92.5 What educational expenses does the Police Corps cover, and how will they be paid§ 92.5 What educational expenses does the Police Corps cover, and how will they be paid?
(a) Educational expenses are paid either in the form of a scholarship or a reimbursement. Scholarships will be paid where Police Corps participants are currently enrolled in an approved course of study in an institution of higher education. Reimbursements will be paid to participants for educational expenses incurred prior to admission to the Police Corps. In certain circumstances, a Police Corps participant may receive a reimbursement for past expenses and a scholarship for current expenses.
(b) Requests for payment of educational expenses by a Police Corps participant should be submitted to the Director through the State Police Corps agency.
(1) Educational expenses are expenses that are directly attributable to a course of education leading to the award of either a baccalaureate or graduate degree, and may include:
(i) Tuition, in an amount billed by the institution of higher education;
(ii) Fees, in an amount billed by the institution of higher education;
(iii) Cost of books required to be purchased pursuant to the curriculum in which the candidate is enrolled;
(iv) Cost of transportation from the candidate's home to school, calculated at actual cost or the current prevailing rate for mileage reimbursement for federal travel;
(v) Cost of room and board;
(vi) Miscellaneous expenses not to exceed $250 per academic semester.
(2) A participant receiving a scholarship may submit payment requests prior to the commencement of each subsequent academic year in which he/she is enrolled in an institution of higher education.
(3) For participants currently enrolled in an institution of higher education, each payment request must be accompanied by:
(i) A certification from the institution that the participant is maintaining satisfactory academic progress;
(ii) A certification by or on behalf of the State or local police force to which the participant will be assigned that the participant's course of study includes appropriate preparation for police service.
(4) The maximum Police Corps payment per participant per academic year, whether in the form of scholarship or reimbursement, is $7,500. In the case of a participant who is pursuing a course of educational study during substantially an entire calendar year, the maximum payment will be $10,000 per such calendar year.
(5) The total of all Police Corps scholarship or reimbursement payments to any one participant shall not exceed $30,000.
(6) Police Corps scholarship payments will be made directly to the institution of higher education that the student is attending. Each institution of higher education receiving a Police Corps scholarship payment shall remit to such student any funds in excess of the costs of tuition, fees, and room and board payable to the institution.
(7) Reimbursements for past expenses will be made directly to the Police Corps participant. One half of the reimbursement will be paid after the participant is sworn in and starts the first year of required service. The remainder will be paid upon successful completion of the first year of required service. The Director may, upon a showing of good cause, advance the date of the first reimbursement payment to an individual participant.[61 FR 49972, Sept. 24, 1996, as amended at 64 FR 33018, June 21, 1999]


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Mumbai Kochuveli Mumbai Garib Rath Express trains
The Garib Rath express train is one of the premier trains introduced by the Indian Railways in 2005 to provide fully air-conditioned travel to those passengers who could not afford the expensive tickets of the fully air-conditioned coaches as in Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi Express.
The maximum speed of Garib Rath trains is 130 km/hr which is the same as Rajdhani's top speed. However, in Garib Rath trains, passengers are not normally provided with blankets and pillow and they have to pay extra to get those.
They have continuous running electronic display which will show distance remaining, next station name and expected time to reach there. The coaches are also decorated with beautiful paintings of Indian heritage artwork. The emergence of the Garib Rath has led to more connections between commercially important routes, where these trains run faster and make fewer stops.
Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Trivandrum Kochuveli Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express halts at Thane, Panvel, Ratnagiri, Sawantwadi, Karmali, Madgaon, Karwar, Ankola, Bijoor, Udupi, Mangalore, Kasargod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Tirur, Shoranur, Thrisur, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Chengannur, Kollam on both sides of its journey.
This train comprises of AC 3 Tier and AC Chair Car Class of Journey. The Comprehensive details such as train name, their numbers, and days of run and other related information are provided underneath in the table.
|Mumbai LTT Trivandrum Kochuveli Mumbai LTT Garib Rath Express
|Mumbai LTT Trivandrum Kochuveli Garib Rath Express
|Trivandrum Kochuveli Mumbai LTT Garib Rath Express
|Train Number
|Train Name
|Days of Run
|Monday, Friday
|Thursday, Sunday
|Originating station
|Mumbai LTT
|Trivandrum Kochuveli
|Departure Time
|1655 Hrs
|0850 Hrs
|Destination Station
|Trivandrum Kochuveli
|Mumbai LTT
|Arrival time
|2330 Hrs
|1145 Hrs
|Time taken
|30 Hrs and 35 Minutes
|30 Hrs and 05 Minutes
|Distance covered
|1812 kilometers
|1812 kilometers
|Average Running Speed
|59.44 Kilometers per hour
|60.43 Kilometers per hour
|Fare AC 3 Tier
|Rs 985
|Rs 985
|Fare AC CC Tier
|Rs 870
|Rs 870
Trivandrum Kochuveli Railway Station
Station Code KCVL
General Enquiry 131
Reservation Enquiry 132
Train Arrival & Dep 133
It may please be noted that if you are calling these numbers from outside of Trivandrum then prefix it with the STD Code of Trivandrum which is 0471. For example if you are calling 131 then please dial it as 0471131.
Kochuveli railway station is one of the railway stations of Trivandrum that caters to outstation trains. One of the major rail hubs in South India, Trivandrum Central railway station is well-connected to Kerala and other states of the country. Constructed by the Maharaja of Travancore, the station building is one of the landmarks of Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram city. Mahatma Gandhi referred to Thiruvananthapuram as Evergreen City Of India.
Amenities at Kochuveli Railway Station
- Waiting rooms
- Retiring rooms
- Computerized reservation offices
- Tourist information centers
- Medical and general shops
- Restaurants
- Book stall and STD / PCO booths
- Internet browsing centers
- Wheel chairs and stretchers
Distances of major landmarks in Trivandrum from Kochuveli railway station
Many landmark locations of Trivandrum like Trivandrum Airport is 15 kilometers, Padmanabha Swamy Temple 10 kilometers, Napier Museum 14 kilometers, Chitra Art Gallery 14 kilometers, Zoo 14 kilometers, Kavudiyar Palace 13 kilometers, Sankuchakaram Palace 15 kilometers away from this railway station.
Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Railway Station
Station Code LTT
General Enquiry 131
Reservation Enquiry 132
It may please be noted that if you are calling these numbers from outside of Mumbai then prefix it with the STD Code of Mumbai which is 022. For example if you are calling 131 then please dial it as 022131.
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, formerly known as Kurla Terminus, is a railhead in a suburb of Mumbai, India. LTT is managed by the Central Railway. The Kurla and Tilak Nagar suburban railway stations are located nearby. It is one of the railway terminus within Mumbai city. The others being, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus ( formerly VT ), Dadar on central railway, and Mumbai central and Bandra Terminus on western railway line. LTT has balanced the crowd from CST station.
In 2003, the Central Railway decided to expand LTT to take on more rail traffic, as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus had reached its saturation point, and was unable to handle any more express trains. In 2006 the Mumbai division of Central Railway cleared the designs for construction of a swanky station complex to replace the dilapidated terminus complex. The new station complex design was prepared by the architect P K Das. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) also agreed to construct a ramp from LTT to the flyover to be built nearby, as part of the Santa Cruz-Chembur Link Road.
Amenities at Mumbai LTT Railway station
- Waiting rooms
- Retiring rooms
- Computerized reservation offices
- Tourist information centers
- Medical and general shops
- Restaurants
- Book stall and STD / PCO booths
- Internet browsing centers
Distances of major landmarks in Mumbai from Mumbai LTT railway station
Many lankmark locations of Mumbai like The Famous Gateway of India is 20 kilometers, Mumbai International Airport 25 kilometers, Haji Ali Dargah 20 kilometers, Marine Drive 20 kilometers, Mahalaxmi Temple 14 kilometers, Siddhivinayak temple 14 kilometers, Chowpatty Beach 15 kilometers, Juhu Beach 15 kilometers, and the Film City is 28 kilometers from this station. The extremely popular tourist spot of Elephanta Caves is situated in a nearby island which can be accessed with a ferry boat service from the gateway of India and it is located 60 kilometers from this station.Content updated in January 2020


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The latest newsletter from the NW Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority can be downloaded from the link below. It includes news about inshore fisheries in the North West, along with an update on the MCZs consultation and European Marine Site (EMS) management review. As part of this review, 6 EMS sites in the North West were identified as at high risk of damage from fishing and Defra required them to have management measures in place by the end of 2013. The 6 sites were:
- Solway Firth reef
- Lune Deep EMS & Morecambe Bay EMS bedrock and boulder cobble reef
- Morecambe Bay seagrass beds
- Walney Channel boulder and cobble reef
- Heysham flat Sabellaria alveolata reef
- Hilbre Island Sabellaria alveolata reef
Development of the closure areas, for EMS management, has been done in close consultation with the stakeholders who are likely to be impacted. In one particular case, the engagement has had a significant effect on the management approach with the Solway Firth reef being downgraded to 'amber', medium risk. For the full newsletter and links to further information on the NWIFCA management measures, follow this link.


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Here are seven quick tips that will help reduce your outdoor water consumption during this hot summer, while keeping your landscapes lush, healthy and vibrant, courtesy of Pennington Seed:
Here are seven quick tips that will help reduce your outdoor water consumption during this hot summer, while keeping your landscapes lush, healthy and vibrant, courtesy of Pennington Seed:
1 Drought-condition plants: Plants can be conditioned for dry weather starting with a few changes in your irrigation schedule. As part of ongoing maintenance, decrease the frequency of watering and increase the amount of water penetration to encourage deeper rooting. (Ideally, this should begin in spring, so keep it in mind for next year.) Deeper roots will be more drought-tolerant. That said, it's important to remember that more watering is needed in the early stages of seed development, including germination and establishment.
2 Don't be overly reactive: Lawns tend to be overwatered, often with entire lawns being watered to avoid a few dry spots. Overwatering can cause numerous problems, including shallow root systems; increased disease, weed or insect infestations; reduced drought tolerance; and increased thatch and excessive growth. A lawn does not need water until the color falls by 50 percent, at which time only one inch of water should be added.
3 Select water-efficient plants: By utilizing grass seed that requires less water, lawns are more resilient during periods of drought and easier to maintain (e.g., reduced time, energy and resources). One option is a pure-bred, drought-tolerant seed, such as Pennington Smart Seed, which stays green for up to three weeks without water and requires 30 percent less water year after year versus ordinary seed.
4 Install water-saving systems: Install a drip irrigation system around trees and shrubs in your landscape to improve water efficiency. Drip irrigation applies water only when needed, minimizing water loss because of evaporation and preventing moisture from reaching spaces between plants — thus, limiting the chance of weed growth in those areas. Rain barrels also can be used to harvest rainwater for later use in landscapes as irrigation.
5 Water wisely: Water at night or in the early morning to reduce the chance of water being lost to evaporation in the midday heat. This timing allows grass to retain moisture but dry in enough time to prevent diseases that are more likely to develop in a wet lawn.
6 Retain moisture with mulch: Spread mulch when seeding new areas to add a protective layer over soil. The mulch allows soil to retain moisture during the critical seed germination and establishment stages. The clippings from mulching mowers also serve the same purpose — preserving soil moisture and nutrients for growing grass.
7 Fertilize thoughtfully: Fertilization supplies plants with essential nutrients for strength, uniform growth and a healthy, fibrous root system. A vibrant and healthy plant makes the best use of available water, meaning less water is needed over time. There also is less chance of the plant being "burned" or dried out to a point beyond recovery. Fertilizers, however, should not be applied during periods of drought.


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Check-out this awesome fan-made movie from youtube user thegamebasementcrew which is based on the 90's ultimate Capcom beat-em-up game, Final Fight, starring the former Muscle Bomber champion turned mayor Mike Haggar, the street brawler Cody and master of the bushin ninja arts ,Guy!
Broken Gear: A Final Fight Film stars former MMA fighter Don Frye as Mike Haggar, Mason D. Davis as Cody Travers and Power Rangers Dino Charge star Yoshi Sudarso as Guy.
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Why return to work after retirement?
My grandmother retired from teaching about 20 years ago. I remember attending her retirement party in one of the large community halls and eating lots of cake. My younger self was blown-away that she would never have to work again. Shortly after, she moved to Florida with my grandfather to spend her time enjoying the beach and reading books for pleasure.
This period of relative inactivity didn't last for long, though. After a few months, she was back in the community, volunteering at women's shelters and supporting theatre productions at the local high school.
But this seems to be the trend nowadays. A Federal Reserve Board report from 2016 showed that about a third of retirees eventually "reverse retirement", returning to work on a full or part-time basis. Many people see the golden years of retirement as a time to establish an "encore career", pursuing the hobbies which they have always been passionate about or finding new opportunities to give back to the community.
If you're a retired teacher, you may be considering going back to work. Here are a few reasons why you should become a substitute teacher or aide in your local school district!
Work when you want to
One of the best things about substitute teaching is the ability to work the days that you choose. Flexible hours allow you to take assignments when you would like and then spend the rest of your time travelling, catching up with friends and family, or doing other things you love. If you'd like to work and stay active, but don't want to commit to a full-time position, subbing allows you to do so!
Earn extra income
It may be time to travel and do all the activities you had planned for your retirement, but do you have the funds to do so? Pick up as many shifts as you need to purchase airline tickets to Italy or book your hotel near the Grand Canyon. Or maybe just earn enough to spend on weekly trips to the movie theater! After many long years of working, it's time to do the things that you enjoy, and substitute teaching can help you afford all the expenses that your savings and pension may not cover.
Stay active
In order to stay healthy as we age, it's important to remain physically and mentally active. Research shows that a lifetime of physical exercise slows down the aging process, and practicing mentally-stimulating activities can preserve brain health. A study from Center for Retirement Research at Boston College also found that people who continue working in some way after retirement tend to live longer and have a greater sense of purpose those who do not continue working. As a substitute, you'll have the chance to keep learning about new teaching strategies and explore different subject areas. If you're working with younger children, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to stay active!
Mentor others
This ain't your first rodeo. Not only can you provide a continuous learning environment for students with your tried-and-true lesson plans, you can also supply plenty of advice to your colleagues who may not have as much experience. Outside the education world, industry leaders are recognizing the importance of having retired workers mentor their new employees in order to accelerate learning and instill confidence. New teachers often need support that school administrations can't provide. As a retired teacher, you have a mountain of knowledge at your disposal, and many educators could benefit from it!
Keep connected
Do you ever wonder what happened to your former students or colleagues? Once you retire, it can be difficult to stay in touch with many of the people you once saw each day. However, it is possible to return to work as a substitute in your former school district and reconnect with many of the people with whom you may have lost touch. Also, many current students may be younger siblings of some of the children you taught for years.
Working with Insight as a Retired Teacher
Though it varies by state and school, retired teachers can return to work and not risk losing their pension. Our Insight recruiters commonly find that retired teachers can work as substitutes soon after their retirement. We typically find there is no danger as long as you don't substitute in the school district in which you were employed for one year immediately following your retirement date. The conditions differ by district, however, so it is extremely important to contact your pension board directly to get the most complete information regarding terms and limitations. Whatever your situation is regarding your pension, we can work with you to make sure you are not violating any of the stipulations in your contract.
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Something remarkable and meaningful happens when people from two diametrically different generations come together and build friendships.
This extraordinary dynamic has taken hold at The Hearth through Lower Merion High School's Build On program, a community service initiative in which students, grades nine through twelve, share games, laughter, and heartfelt camaraderie with Hearth residents.
"It's marvelous having the students visit," says Ruth, a Hearth resident. The feeling is mutual. Linda, who is in twelfth grade, says that she's discovered interesting commonalities between her own millennial generation and the pre-Baby Boomer Silent Generation from which our residents hail. "We have a lot of similar opinions and common ground on things like movies and music even though we're in different age groups," she says.
Madison, a sophomore, says she is looking forward to learning so much from the residents. "I'm hoping to learn from the residents here because they're so experienced and so amazing. I just love interacting with people who know so much about life."
A Perfect Connection
It is, according to Megan Calel, Household Coordinator, a perfect kinship between residentsand students. "It really is wonderful that Lower Merion High School is connecting with The Hearth because so many of our residents have graduated from there, or have had their children or grandchildren there."
As for the students, says Megan, they really value the opportunity to spend time with residents. "The students have lived in this area for most, if not all, of their lives and are very entrenched in this community as are most of our residents."
Currently seven or eight students visit each week and the number is gradually growing. Tom Reed, a ninth grade teacher at Lower Merion High School and the sponsor of Build On, says the students appreciate how The Hearth supports them every step of the way and encourages them to use their skills to enhance the lives of residents.
"It's wonderful how our students are able to form relationships with residents, explore common interests, and then work together and play together. The array of opportunities enables both the students and residents to really form a bond," he says.


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Professional nursing is a dynamic and diverse profession with excellent career opportunities for men and women. As contemporary nursing practice has become increasingly complex, challenging the nurse's knowledge, technical competence and interpersonal skills, more employers are requiring a bachelor of science in nursing.
The knowledge and skills acquired from a baccalaureate education prepare nurses to become managers and administrators, officers in the armed forces or school nurses. Some students develop expert clinical skills in specialized areas of practice such as pediatrics, critical care or psychiatric nursing.
Individuals with a BSN degree have marketable skills that are in tremendous demand worldwide. They have the freedom to work wherever they want and in a variety of settings such as hospitals, clinics, home health care agencies, public health agencies, schools, business corporations or the military. As the demand for professional nurses continues to grow, salaries will continue to climb.
Northern's BSN program requires 120 credits. Courses are generally offered in fall and winter semesters with select courses in the summer. An adviser from the School of Nursing will assist you in planning an academic program to complete the required courses.
Why NMU?
We are a long-established leader in the education of nurses. Our top-notch faculty have the clinical experience and educational expertise to prepare our students to function as successful professional nurses. Northern's nursing program offers many other benefits: Students enjoy personal attention from faculty because of class size.
- Students have access to excellent resources as well as audio-visual and computer equipment. We have a simulated learning lab which provides realistic laboratory experiences.
- Northern's program is career oriented. Classroom instruction is strengthened by clinical experience in a variety of community and hospital settings.
- Our graduates are highly successful on the NCLEX exam and finish at the top of the state's graduates. Northern provides an exceptional academic program that challenges our students to be the best they can be.
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The highly anticipated second edition of Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Estimation – The AusIMM Guide to Good Practice presents up-to-date procedures to assist all levels of users looking to gain a detailed understanding of the science of Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimation.
This updated version remains non-prescriptive, supports consistency with the 2012 JORC Code and describes contemporary tools, techniques, software and case studies. It provides additional examples of good practice while revising the 2001 volume components. The emphasis is on being an informative and functional guide that marks further progress made in the science.
This volume consists of 79 mostly new technical and supporting papers and nine chapter overviews consistent with the framework of the first edition. Several papers published elsewhere during the period and considered to add value have been included, together with relevant papers republished from the first edition of this volume for ease of reference. In addition, the first step has been taken in providing good practice guidelines for Australian practitioners as summarised in the respective chapter overview papers. The 2012 JORC Code is attached as an Appendix.


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text: Recipes Nutrients Lower Carbohydrate 8 Easy Low-Carb Skillet Chicken Recipes These quick-cooking dishes will make your weeknights easier By Laura Dolson Laura Dolson is a health and food writer who develops low-carb and gluten-free recipes for home cooks. Learn about our editorial process Laura Dolson Updated on March 26, 2020 Print More in Recipes Nutrients Lower Carbohydrate Low Fat Low Sodium High Fiber High Protein Courses Ingredients and Allergies Vegetarian Mediterranean Diet Vegan Calorie Counts Health Conditions Kid Friendly Recipe Nutrition Calculator View All Following a low-carb diet, which restricts certain food groups, adds another layer of responsibility to your life. It requires time, effort, and preparation to stick to and stay enthusiastic about. Overview As you know if you've been on this diet for any length of time, it's all too easy to fall into a food rut (eating the same tired meat and veggies over and over), or run into a "food emergency" and scarf down a bag of pretzels just because you're famished. Given that it can be tricky to adhere to, having a collection of quick and easy recipes in your repertoire can make your life infinitely easier while low-carb dieting. And chicken, well, this white meat is not only super healthy and protein-packed it's also incredibly versatile: It can take on sweet, savory, spicy, or tart flavors, depending on your mood. Added bonus: It cooks quickly. Choosing Chicken Using the best available chicken you can afford really makes a difference. Taste tests usually favor kosher chickens and chickens that have access to pasture (they're eating bugs and grass, not just grains), but there is a lot of variation between farms. Sample a few and decide what you like best. Here are a few recipe ideas to get you started. 1 Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Thai Chicken Curry. Photo © Paul Brighton This is a very simple one-skillet meal that's so delicious, it will make you forget you're even following a special diet. It's one I do when I have little energy at the end of the day. You can use any Thai seasoning mixture or curry paste you like. For a hearty rice replacement, try serving it over cauliflower rice. Also, when thawing boneless skinless chicken that you intend to cut up, don't let it thaw all the way. It will be easier to cut if it's still a little firm. 2 Chicken (or Beef) Fajitas Use low-carb tortillas, or just eat with a fork -- and don't forget the guacamole!. Jodi Pudge/Radius Images/Getty Images Fajita night just got easier. These fajitas can be made in a skillet or on a grill. Wrap the meat in a low-carb tortilla or simply eat it with a fork. Though it may be a little messier, you could also use green leaf or Boston lettuce leaves—or if you've been skimping on your dark greens, blanch a collard green or two and load it with the filling. 3 Apple Bacon Chicken Salad Apple Bacon Chicken. Enrique Gomez/Dreamstime.com The classic combo of apple and bacon shine in this easy-to-assemble salad. The sweet and salty combination works nicely with chicken, and the avocado adds a touch of creaminess to balance out the crunchy bacon bits. Time-saving tip: "Chicken tenders" are a flap of breast meat underneath the main piece of meat. Sometimes these are sold separately and are even faster to cut up since it is already partly done for you. Calories, Carbs, and Health Facts About Bacon 4 Low-Carb Chicken Marsala Chicken Divan - Chicken with Broccoli and Mushrooms in a Cream Sauce. PoppyB/E+/Getty Images You can make this low-carb version of chicken marsala right on the stovetop. It is classic comfort food, but it omits the flour traditionally found in marsala recipes. 5 Creamy Southwest Chicken You can also bake this chicken in the oven. Lilechka75 This skillet chicken dish is one you can have on the table in 20 minutes, start to finish, using canned green chiles and shredded cheese. Alternately, you can pop the ingredients in your slow cooker before work, reducing your prep time, and come home to a delicious meal you can serve the whole family. Easy Green Chile Chicken Taco Recipe 6 Moo Shu Chicken Moo Shu Chicken. cobraphoto/Dreamstime Often, Moo Shu pork or chicken in a restaurant has quite a bit of sugar in it, but this homemade recipe is sugar-free—and the most labor-intensive part of your dinner prep will be chopping the veggies. Savory with a bit of a kick, this healthier take on Chinese is better than takeout. Benefits of Leafy Green Vegetables 7 Chicken With Cranberries Chicken with Cranberries and Red Wine. Ruslan Olinchuk Poultry and cranberries are a match made in heaven (just think of Thanksgiving turkey and cranberry sauce). You might not guess it, but chicken goes just as well with this tart berry. And with a freezer, it's always cranberry season! Or, if it's the autumn, use fresh cranberries. You could even sub the chicken for turkey thighs in your holiday meal if you'd rather not roast a whole turkey. 8 Basil/Pesto Chicken Chicken, vegetables, and pesto - mix, match, and combine!. Photo © Beaucroft Essentially a chicken and vegetable stir-fry with garlic and basil, this recipe can be tweaked to include any veggies your heart desires. Alternately, you can throw the garlic and basil into a food processor with some olive oil and make a pesto to top the mixture with. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get simple, delicious recipes to help you eat well without feeling deprived. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. 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Egyptian security forces in the northern Sinai Peninsula have clashed with armed men, arresting 26 people during a massive search for suspects linked to several recent bombings, according to police officials.
Some 4000 security personnel, bolstered by armoured vehicles, have been scouring the Sinai's desert plains and soaring mountains during the week searching for men involved in the 23 July Sharm el-Sheikh bombings, which killed at least 64 people, and the 7 October attack on a hotel in Taba and a nearby beach camp.
More than 30 died in those attacks.
Wednesday's shootout took place in four areas close to the Israeli border as police tried to storm hideouts of armed men suspected of having links to the Sinai bombings, at least two police officials said on condition of anonymity as they were unauthorised to speak to the media.
"There was strong resistance but the security forces are executing the operation as planned," said one of the officials.
Three security men were wounded on Wednesday in a landmine explosion in Qusaima, one of four mountainous areas surrounded by the forces about 20km west of the Israeli border, the official said.
The mine was believed to have been left in the area for at least two decades since the Arab-Israeli wars.
Hundreds arrested
Another official said some 650 suspects have been arrested in Sinai since the search started on Monday.
Most of the arrests took place in el-Arish on the Mediterranean coast in northern Sinai.
"There was strong resistance but the security forces are executing the operation as planned"
Police statement on Wednesday's raid
In a separate clash on Tuesday, a police officer and two suspected fighters were wounded in a shootout east of the Suez Canal between security forces and bombing suspects.
Meanwhile, Egypt's state-run Al Ahram newspaper reported on Wednesday that police have arrested 20 people who might have had a direct links to the recent attacks.
Citing unidentified security officials, the paper said investigators believe they have netted the leaders of the cell that planned the attacks.
No further details were provided and officials were not immediately available for comment on the report.


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Facing our Fears
Many years ago I read the book, Feel The Fear And Do it Anyway by Susan Jeffers. It was a great read, but once I finished the book I put it back into the bookshelf.
I love reading self development books and generally have two or three on the go at any one time.
My problem though is that I read a book, feel inspired by it, but then often I don't put into action what I have just learnt.
A couple of months back I attended a two day seminar called Courage To Be You. It was run by the Coaching Institute and was extremely motivational. I came away deciding that I needed to "find my voice" as I often tend to be the listener in many situations.
I'm not sure where this stems from, although I am aware that as a young child I had a stutter and attended speech therapy for a period of time which helped considerably.
My mum then encouraged me to enter speech competitions of which I had mixed results and gave this pursuit up after a particularly harrowing experience at a competition where I was not at all prepared for what came up.
Throughout my career and life I have been called upon to speak to groups large and small but have never really felt comfortable enough to attempt giving a speech without notes.
After attending Courage to Be You, I joined a local Toastmasters group which meets every two weeks. I have been to four meetings now and really enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. I have been wanting to put my name down to speak but when I eventually found the schedule, discovered it was full for the next couple of months.
But then it was announced that the group is holding it's annual Humourous Speech Competition on the 19th September. I have never considered myself a funny guy, however, I first heard that they only had one entry, so I rang the organiser and put my name forward.
It looks like half a dozen others have entered as well now. Am I looking forward to it? Yes I am suprisingly, however, I know on the night I will be a bag of nerves. I have decided to give it my best shot though. I don't expect to place but realise that I have to start somewhere. I feel like I will be jumping in at the deep end as I plan to leave my notes behind, but in order to feel the fear we need to take risks.
I realise I could have waited till a speaking spot come up at one of our bi-weekly meetings, but what have I got to lose? Nothing really, except maybe a red face if no one finds my talk funny or even deep embarrassment if I experience a mental block part way through.
Well if thats the worse than can happen, I would assess the risk as being worth it.
I have spoken about my fear of speaking without notes, however, we all experience fear that holds us back on a daily basis. There are people I know who fear flying, travelling to foreign countries, driving in busy cities, meeting new people, changing jobs and even gassing up at different gas station.
Fear can prevent us from being our true selves, from fulfilling our greatest potential. I can personally bear witness to this. Why do we hold onto fears. Jeffers talked in her book about how we grow up learning that we need to attain perfection in whatever we do, resulting in us giving up trying new things in order to prevent us failing.
Sometimes we may hold onto a negative belief. One that I held onto for many years was that I had reached my highest level of education when I left high school as a 16 year old. I created this belief after just scrapping through with my school certificate results. It made sense to me at the time.
However as time went by I kept on scrapping through higher level tests and exams such as those I needed to pass after joing the police force. It wasn't until I was in my late thirties when I realised this negative belief that I held onto was not true. I completed a Diploma in Career Counselling plus a few University papers of which I passed with above average results.
If this negative belief was not true, then maybe there are other beliefs that can also be turned around? Take a minute to think about beliefs that you have turned around in your own life, then start tackling the negative ones you still hold onto. At least give it some thought, you never know what you may achieve until you try.
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The first thing you need to do is make sure you get your instant online loan today and not tomorrow. This can be more difficult than you might think. This is becuase you will have to first weed through the thousands of online loan lenders who claim to offer cash till payday instantly, but who really end up taking up to two actually business days to get your money wired into your checking account. If you really want to find your quickest payday loan option (remember that payday loans are really your only option if you need a loan this fast), then you are going to have to do two things:
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It's been quite a while since I posted links to free printables and free cut files so I'm going to make up for it today by posting an extra long list for you so get your clicking fingers ready! We will start with the free printables because there are fewer of those than there are cut files. Click on the image to download the files. I'll post the free cut files tomorrow so stay tuned for tons of fun, free things coming your way!
Free Christmas Printables
This first free printable is an adorable party favor idea for all of the "Frozen" fans out there. They're bags of deconstructed snowman, that allow you to build your very own Olaf! It comes with a label that you can print and fold over a clear bag which will hold the snowman elements inside! This file is courtesy of: The Purple Pumpkin Blog
These free printable/cut files are fun holiday themed photo props for taking fun photos! Just download the file, print and cut and voila! Instant Photo Props! These files are courtesy of Un-Original Mom.
These next two free printable files are from Creative Index. They feature elegant black and gold holiday tags, as well as red and green holiday tags. All free!
These free printable Holiday Chalkboard Labels are courtesy of Valerie McKeehan/World Label. These labels are perfect for your holiday gifts including home baked cookies!
This free printable is great for creating a Christmas countdown for your kids! File courtesy of Met Penny.com
These adorable Christmas Tree Printables are courtesy of "A bit of this & a bit of that".
These really cool reindeer printable files can easily be traced and made into a cut file! They are courtesy of "Simply Crafts". Click on each reindeer to download that individual file.
These free coloring pages for kids are perfect for stocking stuffers or just to keep the kids busy! Characters include Olaf from Frozen, The Grinch and several more! Simply print these out and color away! These files are courtesy of "Nest of Posies".
These adorable printable holiday files are courtesy of "Hostess with the Mostess". Click through to see them in use – they've got some great photos on their site!
These free gift tags, party favor box and invitations are courtesy of "Living Locurto".
There are 15 of Free Printable Holiday Decor Files on this website by "Curbly". Take a look!
These 10 Christmas Themed Cards are courtesy of Kirsty Neale.
This next set of Christmas Tags are courtesy of Ma Che Davvero. It is written in Italian but you can translate it when you get to the page. A little window will pop up asking if you want to translate it to English, just click on yes. 🙂
This free printable Christmas shopping list form is courtesy of "Dimplicity".
These two sets of free printable watercolor holiday labels (they are round so you can use them to make your own flair buttons if you'd like! Just resize it to 1″, cut it out with a 1″ circle punch and add a 1″ bubble cap to it!) are courtesy of World Labels.
There are several pages of Printable Christmas Music Sheets courtesy of "Knick of time.net".
These free Christmas printables are courtesy of Alesha Haley.com.
This matching set of printables (there's more to see on their page), is courtesy of Three Little Monkeys Studio.
This free printable Christmas wall art is courtesy of On Sutton Place.
These free holiday printables are courtesy of World Label.
This free "Grinch" printable quote is courtesy of Happiness is Homemade.
This printable "Pottery Barn Knockoff" is courtesy of Yellow Bliss Road.
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"Looking at a glass that reflects back an image of myself, I talk to a friend
She tells me you can't fit my Nikes, my pain is too big
Your toes couldn't touch the soles, my pain is too deep"
Those are words I wrote 10 years ago; the start to my first spoken word poem. I can't think back on what particular pain 16 year old me sat and discussed with herself that day. But I do remember my love for sneakers. Modell's Sporting Goods was my high school job, I used my store discount for low top air force ones. Beyond teen emotions and Nikes, I am impressed with her willingness to look herself in the mirror, to sit vulnerable with her.
I did that recently. Here's what I learned…
It can't be on again and off again. I sat self-aware, realizing that these days, though smart, confident and capable. I am hella inconsistent.
Below are a few strategies that are helping.
Write + Plan + Act
I can't stress enough the importance of putting pen to pad, or fingers to screen. Just writing it down can make a world of difference. They say that we have 60,000 thoughts a day. Somewhere among those thoughts are hopes, goals, and dreams. By writing them down we go from thoughts to action in that one step. That's not to say that we won't continue to think of them, in fact the Law of Attraction says that we must continue to think on them in order for them to manifest. But remember a goal without a plan is a wish.
It has to go beyond me writing,"I will be a world renowned motivator." There has to be some action steps. Now granted we might not know the "How" yet. I sure don't! But what I can write down are the steps that I know will help, "Read daily, listen to motivational speakers all the time, like all the time, blog consistently, practice in front of a mirror ect." I can also be SMART( Specific. Measurable. Attainable. Relevant and Timely ) about my goals. Now that I've written this awesomeness down, its time to act.
Bye Bye Procrastination
I really gotta let this one go! I take the prize, cake or whatever award you are giving out for procrastination. Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing something. It's the binge watching Netflix or the countless hours on Instagram.
In order to fight it, we have to find out where the mental block comes from. I believe that mine is rooted in fear of failure. It is easy to say "if I had more time, it would have been better" You see procrastination provides a built in excuse as to why one fails. I use the app todolist for all things personal and dream related. It helps me to keep things in order. We are all being pulled in a million directions. It helps me to prioritize. Not everything has to be done today, I am able to schedule things a week or more out depending. It keeps me accountable. If I write it down, it's important. When I look at this list and I feel my procrastination saying "just watch Golden Girls." I look at the task and ask myself why I feel this way. It allows me to look at the list holistically like today for example I said "you know what, maybe this is too much, I'll only blog today but I'm going to do it right now!"
A Partner or Two
It's always great to have people in your corner rooting for you. But it is incredibly beneficial to have at least one that will keep you accountable. Somebody that will give you a call to not only check on you but to say "hey you said you were going to blog every Monday, its Tuesday and I haven't seen it" This isn't coming from a place of judgement but rather one of love and concern.
Celebrate You
I told a friend at work about this week's blog on inconsistency, she said, "I've heard you say inconsistency a lot, how about we celebrate all the times you were consistent. How about you think about all the times you followed through." We need to celebrate and encourage ourselves. Every accomplishment no matter how small, deserves a party!
These steps are not all the answers but they are working for me, give them a try.
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The Biological Dynamics of Forest Fragments Project, one of the most important long-term research efforts in the Amazon, is imperiled by new colonization proposed by the Brazilian federal agency SUFRAMA, according to a commentary in the July 26, 2007 journal Nature, co-authored by William Laurance of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama and Regina Luizo of Brazils National Institute for Amazonian Research.
Hunters have already invaded the area. Research camps have been raided and equipment has been stolen. Last year, several study sites were burned by colonists. The stakes are very high, said Laurance. Its not just the fragmentation project thats threatened but also other scientific sites operated by Brazilian and other organizations, as well as critical conservation areas in the region.
Since 1979, the project has hosted hundreds of scientists and students from around the world, working to understand how habitat fragmentation affects the complex Amazonian rainforest. Located two hours north of Manaus, Brazil, the projects study area spans 1,000 square kilometers and is home to an abundance of large rainforest animals, such as jaguars, pumas, tapirs and harpy eagles, which are quickly hunted out of unprotected forests.
Now, SUFRAMA (Superintendencia da Zona Franca de Manaus, the Manaus duty free zone oversight commission), which manages a large expanse of central Amazonia, plans to establish colonization projects both inside the study area and across the region. Altogether, many thousands of people could be settled in what is now rainforest.
There is really not much to be gained economically from these colonization projects, and there is so much to lose, said Thomas Lovejoy, President of the Heinz Center for Science, Economics and the Environment in Washington, D.C., who conceived and helped to establish the fragmentation project more than 25 years ago. In fact, the results of the science were doing could be more prof


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Lady Gaga is an Oscar nominee now
Lady Gaga is coming for that EGOT.
The Grammy winning singer is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song for "Til It Happens to You," a track she co-wrote with Diane Warren for the documentary The Hunting Ground. The film sheds light on rape on college campuses.
It's Lady Gaga's first Oscar nomination. The singer has been on a winning streak lately, scooping up her first Golden Globe for her performance in American Horror Story: Hotel (though that doesn't count toward the EGOT: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony).
Congratulations to @diane_warren & @ladygaga on #TIHTY's Oscar nomination for Best Song! This nomination is a win for survivors everywhere.
— The Hunting Ground (@thehuntinground) January 14, 2016
Her Oscar competition includes some other mainstream heavy hitters. The Weeknd is nominated for his 50 Shades of Grey song "Earned It." Sam Smith is also nominated, for his Spectre theme "Writing's on the Wall," neatly following the path Adele set before him.
The other nominees include "Simple Song #3" from Youth and "Manta Ray" from Racing Extinction.
Congrats to our Original Song nominees #Oscars #OscarNoms pic.twitter.com/Q9eW5OIOWG
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 14, 2016
If Gaga wins the trophy, this will put her halfway toward achieving an EGOT, the crown jewel of entertainment awards. Considering her recent win for AHS:Hotel, she might have a chance at an Emmy nomination and win this coming year. As far as winning a Tony, Gaga does have theatrical roots, studying at the musical training conservatory at New YorK University's Tisch School of the Arts before dropping out. Maybe something on the Great White Way is in her future.


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Would be fun to watch you continue to dominate, but that's really disappointing.
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