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It's not quite Easter yet so that means there's still time to decorate for it, right? I don't know why this holiday has crept up on me, but then I seem to keep saying that with each holiday of 2019. Perhaps I'm just a busy mom and that's a contributing factor for my being behind for the various holidays! This year I knew right away that I wanted to make an Easter egg garland for our fireplace View Post
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Sisters Easter Dresses Sale At Macy's
I'm all about sisters Easter dresses even though I only have one girl! Read on to hear about our shopping tradition and to see some really great deals. It's a yearly tradition in my family. Going Easter outfits shopping with my mom. Each year we meet up with her to pick out new dressy outfits for spring. My daughter always gets a new dress and my boys get dress outfits that coordinate with it. View Post
Faberge Egg Style Easter Egg Printable Coloring Page
Decorative springtime eggs often remind me of the gorgeous Faberge eggs. It probably has something to do with all the ornateness and beautiful colors. With Easter just around the corner, here's an Easter egg printable that's fun to color and I think it even looks very Faberge! Since the the two type of eggs have a similar appearance, it's important to note that they are in fact really just View Post
8 Cute Ways To Decorate For Easter
Spring has sprung and Easter is definitely on its way! I haven't even begun to start decorating for it. This holiday has snuck up on me, but I think it's early this year? Whether you are hosting this year or not, there are tons of different ways to decorate for Easter. Farmhouse style is a favorite of mine for many seasons, but especially spring. The following ideas are the cutest! 8 Cute View Post
LEGO Dimensions Easter Eggs Tutorial
Video gaming is really big at our house. My kids especially love playing games that they can work together to achieve a common goal. It's great sibling bonding time! So naturally the LEGO video games are a family favorite because the kids can have fun and work together at the same time. These days LEGO Dimensions is played the most because it has something for everyone in the family. There are so View Post
Where To Find Infant Easter Outfits
When it comes to finding infant Easter outfits you don't have to look all over the place. Especially since there are tons of options online. My favorite place to shop is online because it's so easy to find just what I'm looking for and in the right size. In terms of the baby Easter outfits I've decided to help you out by doing the work for you! Much like the dresses for little girls, outfits for View Post
Where To Find Older Girls Easter Dresses (Size 7-16)
I've heard more than once that it's really difficult to find older girls Easter dresses. There seems to be tons of adorable dresses for the little girls but size 7 and up are scarce when it come to cuteness. Have you found this to be the case? So far we haven't branched out into the older girl section but the day will be coming a couple of years! Still I didn't want my other Easter dress blog post View Post
Where To Find Matching Brother Outfits For Easter
One of the Easter traditions in our family has to do with the Easter apparel that the kids wear. My parents always buy special Easter clothing for their grandchildren. It's a fun tradition and my mom enjoys taking me shopping to pick everything out. On Saturday we had a girl's night out to get the kids Easter clothes. You may have already seen on Instagram how excited the little gal at our house View Post
Where To Find Girls Easter Dresses (4-6x)
It's that time of year. The time of year to start shopping for Easter clothing for the entire family. Have you already started shopping? No? I know life is so busy right now with kids in school, spring break, after school activities. Life is crazy busy at our house so I would imagine it's the same for you. That's why I'm going to make it extra easy for you this year by featuring everyone's Easter View Post
Easter Egg Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
Hippity hoppity Easter's on its way and I have a very dandy chocolate covered Easter egg chocolate covered strawberries recipe that will be perfect for your holiday! Easter dinner has always been the time for loads of desserts. At least in my family that has always been the case. I'm sure it will still be that way this year but I'll need to be extra careful with my selections. Being View Post


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- Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Volume 11, Issue 1, 1 Jan 1962, p. 155 - 158
Encephalitis on Taiwan
V. Animal and Bird Serology
Sera obtained from a variety of domestic and wild animals and birds on Taiwan were tested for neutralizing and hemagglutination-inhibition antibodies with Japanese encephalitis virus antigen. Swine not only on Taiwan, but also on the Pescadore Islands and Okinawa, had a very high incidence of infection (80 to 100%). Antibody was found less frequently in all other species tested, but was present in a portion of the water buffalo, cats, rats, bandicoots, bats, herons and munias, and in one or two of several other species.
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Most American teenagers want a vacation in Italy, but the Betarrini sisters have spent every summer of their lives among the romantic hills with their archaelogist parents. Stuck among the rubble of the medieval castles in rural Tuscany, on yet another hot, dusty archaeological site, Gabi and Lia are bored out of their minds...until Gabi places her hand atop a handprint in an ancient tomb and finds herself in fourteenth-century Italy. And worse yet, in the middle of a fierce battle between knights of two opposing forces.
Suddenly Gabi's summer in Italy is much, much more interesting.
I only knew of the existence of this series a few weeks ago! It sounds amazingly good and I'd love to have the funds so that I could buy the entire series so far and just spend a good week or two reading them all. I love history and have read novels that skip between the past and present a few times and really enjoyed them, so this book just sounds so good!
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Wedges (Lofts, Bounce & Grind)?
allenc replied to stolpioni's topic in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, FittingNo need to compromise on lofts. All companies will give you any lofts you want. So go with 49, 54, 59. 5 degree gaps all the way.
Mid Round Boredom
allenc replied to Swooshgolf's topic in Golf TalkI sometimes get bored at work like Brooks does. But at my hobbies such as golf? No, not for a second. That's crazy talk.
Rank these Chips - Doritos, Lay's, Fritos, Cheetos
allenc replied to nevets88's topic in The Grill RoomThey are all pretty much tied... for last. I'd say the same for hamburgers if my choices were McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, and Carl's Jr. (/snobbery)
QBE Shootout — Lexi Thompson Holds Her Own Against the Boys?I agree, she not nearly as good as the men. It's just a solid performance from a woman in a men's event. The format definately helped. https://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/2018/12/08/lexi-thompson-outdrives-charley-hoffman/ This story implies they did play from the same tees, at least in the scramble and modified alternate shot (in the alternate shot they scrambled their drives). I don't know if they let her play closer tees during the best ball but that would be pretty strange, don't you think?
I as well may be wrong, but this is how I see it. When you are hitting your 8 iron up a 5 degree slope, the loft of your club relative to the horizon (or gravity) indeed does increase 5 degrees. But it's loft relative to the direction the club is traveling is still at 8 iron loft — because it is traveling upward 5 degrees. That means it should launch at the angle of a 9 iron but have the spin and ball speed of an 8 iron. You know how if you swing the driver with an upward angle of attack you get a higher launch and lower spin? It isn't the same as just using a 15 degree driver. I believe that is the same effect here.
I wonder what the effect on distance really is. I doubt it's as simple as turning a 7 iron into an 8 iron on a 4* uphill slope. The main reason the lower lifted clubs go farther is not because they launch lower, but because they deliver a less glancing blow and therefor give you more ball speed. If you are swinging level with the uphill slope you would still retain the extra ball speed from the lower loft. But it will go higher — which in some cases seems like it might even make the ball go farther. I wonder if the real reason to club up on an uphill lie is that the lie makes it hard to swing as fast as you normally do. I'm sure it's all documented somewhere on the interwebs. Interesting topic.
QBE Shootout — Lexi Thompson Holds Her Own Against the Boys?I didn't see much discussion about this on the internet in genreral. The consensus has always been if a lady plays in a men's event it's just a publicity stunt. The men are so much better that even the number 1 woman would struggle to finish anywhere but near the bottom. In this even Lexi obviously had a male partner (Tony Finau), but she still had to play plenty of shots that counted and the team seemed very much in contention the whole way. Yes they slipped to 7 strokes off the lead by the end, but that was still near the middle of the pack — and ahead of several world class players. A couple extra good breaks and they could have been right there. I only saw the second round. In the first two rounds they had the option of using Finau's drive, which is certainly a huge benefit over a woman in an individual event. I wonder if the 3rd round, fourball, was too much to overcome as Thompson had to play her own ball the whole way and perhaps couldn't contribute enough. I couldn't find any info on that round other than that the team scored 65 which was 5 back of the best score (60) and 3 ahead of the worst (68). Still doesn't seem half bad. Comments?
Conflicting Fittings
allenc replied to Curt's topic in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, FittingI think if you got that much out of your fittings, you did pretty well. IMO fittings are never going to be that precise, especially for a non expert golfer. Both clubs probably work fine for you. I would go back to club champion and see if they will let you test them both one more time, then pick the one you like best for whatever reason, tangible or not. Maybe try switching back and forth every shot.
Not all good players feel this way. https://www.golf-monthly.co.uk/gear/gear-news/lee-westwood-whats-in-the-bag-2018-150418
Golf Channel Am Tour - Is It Too Expensive?I play it and my experience is more in line with what @BushwoodCC says. $125 for a course with a $65 green fee. And yes, $1800 in prizes for 60 players. For nicer courses you sometimes actually get a good deal. I've signed up for Pelican Hill next month for $220. The normal green fees there are, wait for it, $220.
Do You "Slow Drop" the Flagstick?I'll either lower it by the flag or drop it from fairly high and catch it with my foot.
Which clubs to choose for best progress
allenc replied to chessnotchekcers's topic in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, FittingJust chiming in that blades are not necessarily what low handicappers use. They are just what people who prefer blades use. Blade users are in the minority even on the PGA Tour. So don't make your decision based on that conception.
Chess World Championship 2018
allenc replied to saevel25's topic in The Grill Room@nevets88 Exactly. There is a machine that can beat every human at most sports. Certainly simple ones like running, powerlifting, swimming. Interestingly, although computers can beat any human at chess, they are not the best chess players and don't "know" everything. What I'm getting at is a strong chess player with the help of a chess engine, if he is adept at using it, can easily beat another stand alone chess engine. This is true even if the stand alone chess engine is thought to be a more powerful one. So it's interesting that humans and computers actually have different chess skills that complement each other. @saevel25 I am into chess and will definitely follow the match. The first American contender in almost 50 years! Thanks for the ChessNetwork heads up.
You are supposed to position it ahead of the ball, at a 45 degree angle back toward you. So in that photo, to the left of the ball holder, and rotated one quarter turn counter clockwise.
General Advice on My Fitting Experiences Please
allenc replied to Vinsk's topic in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, FittingI've done a fitting session at both Club Champion and Cool Clubs. I came away unimpressed with both and did not buy clubs. I think fitting is a lot like teaching — The reputation of the company is irrelevant, it's all about the individual who is conducting the fitting,


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As a history professor I often find myself in conversations with students and fellow faculty members about whether or not it is appropriate for historians to cast judgment on people and events from another era. Since I teach at a Christian college, these conversations usually focus on applying the moral teachings of the Bible to past events. I am often accused by my non-historian friends of being too "evenhanded" on a particular subject when I should have used my role as a historian to speak prophetically about why such and such a person from the past was wrong.
There is some truth to these kinds of criticisms. How can we be value-free or morally neutral when we are exploring the past and encounter Adolph Hitler and the Holocaust, American slavery, Attila the Hun, and other stories and historical actors that most Christians—and perhaps even God– would not hesitate to describe as "evil" or "wicked." To paraphrase the activist Howard Zinn, a writer who was never shy about casting moral judgment on the past, "you can't be neutral on a moving train." Similarly, Christians cannot be neutral to the injustices that surround them. They are required to be moral critics.
So how should Christian historians balance a moral sensitivity to the injustices of the past with the kind of detachment that is necessary to fulfill their responsibility as historians? What follows is a brief and initial attempt at trying to answer that question.
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Names listed on a patent
In the United States of America, the inventors and patent applicants are always listed on the cover page of a patent. After approval of a patent application and issuance of a patent, one or more names will be listed under each of three categories; inventor(s), applicant(s) and owner(s). For a more in-depth discussion of the three categories see a previous post from D'Hue Law LLC: FAQs about inventors, patent applicants and patent owners. Unless stated otherwise the USPTO assumes the inventor(s) to be the patent applicant of the patent application. "Where no applicant is identified, the Office will, by default, consider the inventor to be the applicant…" See MPEP 605.01 II. So either the inventors or the identified patent applicant are listed as the patent applicant.
The patent owner is initially the inventor but ownership can change through use of an assignment. The inventors as initial patent owners are list on the cover page though patent ownership may change by assignment. After patent issuance, the cover page of the patent is not changed to reflect a change in patent ownership.
Is it possible to file a patent under a pseudonym or anonymously?
No, a patent application must be filed by the inventor(s) and they must disclose their information to the USPTO, "…the name, residence, and citizenship of each person believed to be an actual inventor should be provided when the application papers…" 37 CFR 1.41 (2). The name of each inventor cited on the patent must be their legal name. See 37 CFR 1.48: "[a]n application data sheet in accordance with § 1.76 that identifies each inventor by his or her legal name". This information is important to the USPTO because identity of the inventor(s) may affect examination of some or all claims of the application. The naming of erroneous inventors on a patent application can result in severe consequences, worst case being rejection of entire application. "In the rare situation where it clear that the application does not name the correct inventorship and the applicant has not filed a request to correct inventorship under 37 CFR 1.48, Office personnel should reject the claims…" MPEP 2157.
Filing a patent under a pseudonym or anonymously, if it were possible, would be unwise. The purpose of filing for a patent is to protect intellectual property against those who would attempt to unlawfully use, profit from or claim inventorship of it. The filing of any document under a pseudonym or anonymously creates ambiguity which can call into question the ownership of the document. When ownership of a patent is called into question, others gain opportunity to use the intellectual property, resulting in the lawful owner having to engage in costly litigation to defend their rights. Clearly, even if it were possible to file pseudonymously or anonymously, the best course of action for an inventor would be to file their patent under their legal name.
If you are looking for a patent attorney with (1) over ten years of relevant patent experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications to U.S. patents, (2) post graduate degrees in the sciences, and (3) endorsements by other patent attorneys, please consider D'Hue Law LLC.


text: Turn your living room into a world-class stadium, bowling alley, soccer pitch or track-and-field arena. With Kinect Sports you're not only the star player, you are the controller — through the magic of Kinect for Xbox 360. See a ball? Kick it. Spike it. Even give it a little topspin. Kinect Sports features soccer, beach volleyball, bowling, table tennis, track and field, and boxing.


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Four statuesque stone gargoyles once perched atop the old Harvey & Lewis Opticians' building in Downtown Hartford during the mid 1980's will make their return to their original dwelling next week. The return of the gargoyles is a result of a partnership with the Connecticut Historical Society (CHS), who acquired the gargoyles in 2006 from a donation by Harvey & Lewis. An unveiling is scheduled to take place in front of the current Harvey & Lewis Hartford location at 45 Asylum Street on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 12 PM.
The four historic icons display various elements of the optician's trade; one portrays someone holding a pair of binoculars, another holds a pair of repaired glasses, one holds a broken pair of glasses, and the fourth one grasps a box camera.
The original building, located at the corner of Main and State streets, was at the center of controversy in the early 80's when a developer purchased the land and decided to tear down the building. At the time, members of the Hartford Architecture Conservancy opposed the demolition, claiming the building represented the American modernist movement. The group fought to have the building placed on the National Register of Historic Places and save the building, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The building was demolished and replaced with Statehouse Square in 1984. However, as part of the preservation effort, the gargoyles were in fact saved, being set aside and stored, and eventually donated to CHS.
Originally placed on the building in 1929, the gargoyles, technically called chimera, were brought to Hartford by Lewis's great grandfather Robert Harris Lewis. These statues are essentially now coming full circle, returning to downtown Hartford, one block away from their original location. They represent not only a piece of the city's history, but also a piece of family history for current owner, Jim Lewis.
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"It's so nice to see a piece of Hartford's history return to our wonderful city," said Jim Lewis-President and Owner of Harvey & Lewis Opticians.
About Harvey & Lewis Opticians:
Founded in 1890, Harvey & Lewis Opticians is a fourth generation family business, consisting of nine retail locations in the Greater Hartford Area. Harvey & Lewis Opticians provide full service eye examinations through their affiliated doctors of optometry, as well as complete contact lens services. For more information visit harveyandlewis.com or call 860-522-2020.
About the Connecticut Historical Society:
Founded in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society is a non-profit museum, library, research and education center. CHS strives to inspire and foster a life-long interest in history and ignite a passion for learning about history through research assistance, exhibitions, tours and programs for all ages. Visit chs.org or call 860-236-5621.


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Talented and accomplished Senior IT Executive and Technology Officer with over 20 years of experience contributing to corporate success through effective alignment of technology operations and business goals. Expertise in implementing enterprise hardware and software solutions in e-commerce, financial, military, logistics, and manufacturing environments. Adept at leading development of ERP, data warehouse, and supply chain systems.
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Favorite Underrated Tools 2011
Architecture - Business and Technical
- Enterprise Architect - product by a company in New Zealand
- Microsoft Visio
- Enterprise Architect
- Erwin ERX
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- ILogic
- CIC E-Signature framework
- Groove - Peer to Peer by Ray Ozz for Microsoft
- MOSS/SharePoint
- Microsoft Commerce Server
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Internet Speed Development - also called Microsoft Solution Framework, a no nonsense delivery process. I have personally used it commando style over the last 6 years with excellent results. It is loosely based on PMBok, shame it seems to loose popularity in favor of pure PMBok.
Favorite Code Review Tools
- FXCop - Standalone and Visual Studio integrated
- Reflector - Decompiler and documentation
- Jungle Software Decompiler 2005 - Decompiler professional strength
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- NDepend - integrated code quality reporting tool
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About David Mackley
David Mackley
SENIOR IT EXECUTIVE: CIO, CTO, VP of Technology, Technology Officer
Talented and accomplished Technologist, Senior IT Executive and Technology Officer with over 20 years of experience leading corporate success through effective alignment of technology operations and business goals. Proven track record in implementing enterprise hardware and software solutions in e-commerce, financial, military, logistics, and manufacturing environments. Expert at leading development of ERP, data warehouse, and supply chain systems. Hands-on technology background. Accomplished liaison between technical and non-technical groups.
IT Operations ▪ Strategic Planning ▪ Solution Development ▪ Program Management ▪ Budget/Cost Control
Application Development ▪ Technology Implementation ▪ Project Management ▪ Vendor Management
Business Development ▪ Organizational Improvement ▪ Process Enhancement ▪ Relationship Management
Customer Satisfaction ▪ Entrepreneurship ▪ Leadership ▪ PL ▪ ROI ▪ TCO ▪ SOX ▪ Governance
Microsoft Corporation, Seattle, WA 2010 – Current
Technology Strategist
Technology Sales for Microsoft's enterprise segment. $100B customers.
Teamwork IS Inc., Atlanta, GA 2007 – July 08
E-Business Program Manager
Contract engagement for Invacare Supply Group, a business unit of Invacare, headquartered in Ohio. Successfully delivered the enterprise catalog management and the State of MA Contract B-B portal projects within program constraints. Program management, project management, vendor management, system architecture.
AIG AGENCY AUTO, Atlanta, GA 2006 – 2007
Chief Technology Officer
Senior member of technology team that oversees technology operations for $1.2 billion auto insurance company. Supervise staff of 220 onshore and 80 offshore employees. Oversee 5 direct reports and jointly administer $60 million IT budget. Carry out strategic planning, change management, architecture management, process control, governance, and training. Lead enterprise architecture, process & governance, business intelligence, project management office (PMO) and user experience program. Established IT Process & Governance team.
· Improved efficiency by developing and implementing portfolio and program management programs.
· Saved $300,000 in first 3 months by cutting program costs.
· Chartered first architecture review board and re-engineered enterprise architecture programs. Implemented TOGAF-based enterprise architecture program.
· Cut expense-to-capital ratio 20% by implementing time tracking and status reporting functions.
· Enhanced solution delivery by introducing progress improvement programs.
· Facilitated funding of E-Signature, CSR Systems, and document management through ROI/TCO studies.
· Delivered standards based IT Process model and toll gating processes, in CMM Level 1 environment.
· Chaired strategic agency integration project. Managed relationships with IBM, CSC, Pega Systems, Softwire, SAP, Silanis, Global 360, Tealeaf and CIC.
· Improved productivity and reduced project costs by restructuring offshore relationship.
POINTMETHOD CORP., Atlanta, GA 2000 - 2006
Senior Partner, Chief Technology Officer, Senior Consultant
Managed daily operations of consulting practice for $2 million IT consulting firm specializing in internet B2B and B2C ventures. Managed 15 reports. Carried out consulting, project management, sales, marketing, partner relationship management, contract negotiations, proposal development, P&L management, and technology infrastructure management.
· Grew company from $50,000 in sales to $2 million and achieved Microsoft Gold Partner status. Consistently listed in Top 20 for MS Partners in integrated e-business.
· Established competencies in integrated e-business, information worker, business intelligence and networking infrastructure.
· Rebranded company and acquired trademark registered brand name.
· Acquired customers such as Proctor & Gamble, Microsoft, Carnival Cruise Lines, Harrods of London, Ritz Carlton, Culinary Masters Corp., Boys & Girls Club of America, and others.
· Planned and led key technology projects, including e-business platform reengineering, portal design, website development, executive dashboard system design, content management solutions, and more.
· Helped grow large food distributor from $500,000 per year to over $5 million. Served as Consulting CIO. Carried out ERP migration and business process reengineering.
TRADEUPS, Atlanta, GA 2001 - 2002
Chief Architect
Developed and implemented long term technology strategies for start-up Internet Company. Managed development and professional services, architecture, data warehousing and project management.
· Improved efficiency by migrating development to .NET server and development environment.
· Led the delivery of branded high visibility, high volume portals for IBM, Dell, HP, Lexmark, Epson, and other clients.
· Managed intranet support, carried out infrastructure planning, and architected rapid-deployment framework.
· Dramatically reduced deployment costs and time (more than 50% reduction) by designing a multi-brand e-business framework.
TEAMWORK INFORMATION SERVICES INC., Atlanta, GA 1994 - 2000
Senior Partner, Program Management
Managed program management, architecting, and development of web, e-commerce, and application solutions for wide variety of clients. Supervised up to 6 direct and 20 indirect reports for customer projects.
· Directed development of automation portals, client-server systems, and business applications for clients.
COMPUTER DATA SYSTEMS, Fort Benning, GA 1992 - 1994
Senior Programmer
UNITED STATES ARMY, Fort Benning, GA 1988 - 1992
Information Management Officer (1991-1992)
Special Operations (1988-1991)
DM IMPORTS, Washington, DC 1984 - 1987
BS in Computer Science, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA 1994
Course work in Business Management, University of Maryland
Pega Systems BPM Boot camp
ITIL Foundations
Certified MSF Practitioner
MCP .NET Solutions Architecture
Emergency First Response Instructor
PADI Staff Dive Instructor
Graduate Army Jungle Warfare School, Army Ranger Indoctrination School, Army Jumpmaster School.
Solutions: COTS VRML Designer, Operating room Anesthesiologist support system, COTS RTF Report writer for PowerBuilder, COTS Mortgage Point of Sale solution, COTS Internet Real-time content subscription system, Airline fare management system, Internet based Interactive Training system, In-flight interactive TV system, Shipboard interactive TV system, Internet based invoice/billing document processing solution for audit company, BB real-time financial audit application. BB E-Business Buy-side purchasing solution, Internet BB/BC E-Business Relocation Portal, Internet COTS Supply Chain Notification System, BC Viral Marketing Portal for P&G, Data Warehouse solution for P&G, Business Intelligence solution to support Manufacturer Sustainability Program, ASP Professional Services Portal, BC E-Business solution for religious institution, BC E-Business solution for major textile manufacturer, BB/BC E-Business solution for commercial carpet tile manufacturer, Global Enterprise Content Management solution for major chemical manufacturer, ERP package implementation for food distributor, Enterprise SharePoint Marketing Portal, Army Evaluation System application, Army Hazard Duty Tracking application, Army Base Training Logistics Coordination System, Enterprise SharePoint Status Reporting solution, BI SharePoint Scorecard solution for banking software company, BB E-Business solution for major publishing house, BB/BC E-Business solution for multi-level marketing company, Internet Video Surveillance solution, RF Golf Course Pace of play solution, Public Wireless POP solution, BC E-Business solution for European retailer, BC E-Business solution for luxury resort corporation, E-Signature solution, BB real-time quoting Agency Integration, Call Center Customer Service Dashboard solution, ERP implementations, CRM implementations.
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The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (28.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.7°C).
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (77mm).
The driest month (with the lowest rainfall) is March (12.4mm).
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.9 days).
The month with the lowest number of rainy days is March (2 days).
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13.7h).
The month with shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10.6h).


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Long time and legendary sports commentator Dick Enberg has passed away at the age of 82. He's called practically every major sport out there in including UCLA basketball, LA Rams football, Angels and Padres baseball, tennis and many many others. He will be greatly missed by me and his colleagues. Very surprising news as he was doing a weekly podcast and tweeting everyday as if his retirement and health were in good shape.
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Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has shared a previously unseen photo from her wedding as she and Tom Brady celebrate their ninth anniversary.
The photograph posted on Instagram shows the Brazilian cover girl and American football star Brady kissing in front of an altar on their big day in 2009.
Bundchen, 37, wrote: "What a ride this past 9 years have been.
"I love learning and growing with you. Happy anniversary love of my lifey!
"Te amo muito! Que aventura tem sido esses ultimos 9 anos. Amo aprender e crescer contigo. Feliz aniversario amor da minha vida!"
Brady, 40, also shared a never-before-seen snap of the pair in each other's arms during their nuptials.
"Live, Laugh, Love…..and I Love You!" he wrote. "Feliz Aniversario! Te Amo muito!!"
Bundchen and Brady were married in a private ceremony in Santa Monica, California in 2009.
The couple have a son and a daughter and Brady also has a son from his previous relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan.


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Spiroloculina excavata d'Orbigny, 1846Class: Miliolata Subclass: Miliolana Order: Miliolida Family: Spiroloculinidae
found at Alboran Ridge Mediterranean Sea off territorial waters
FS Meteor Cruise 51-1 Station 469
Chain-bag dredge sample from 259-442m water depth
Geological Time: Quaternary Holocene recent
the image is made by Cai-Uso Wohler
View of a specimen of Spiroloculina excavata d'Orbigny, 1846
corroded specimen
The identification is based upon:
Milker, Yvonne and Schmiedl, Gerhard, 2012: A taxonomic guide to modern benthic shelf foraminifera of the western Mediterranean Sea Palaeontologia Electronica Vol. 15, Issue 2 16A
link to the article 134 p. Plate 13, Fig. 3-4
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Delaware ransomware attack affects 19,000
Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants, an eight-physician practice in Delaware, on July 7 learned it was the target of a ransomware attack that started in June 17 and affected the server and desktop workstations.
Some 19,203 affected individuals, including some residents of Oregon, are being notified of the breach. The practice is not aware of any unauthorized access, use or disclosure of protected health information, according to the notification letter.
Compromised data included patient names, dates of birth, phone numbers, health information and treatment information.
The practice hired third-party experts to recover affected data and ensure its information systems were no longer subject to ransomware, and then engaged in a comprehensive effort to harden its policies and systems.
Also See: 4 keys to better defend healthcare data against ransomware
"Specifically, we have reset our network passwords, restored our servers from pre-incident backups, reviewed and revised our document retention policies, retained a forensic expert to evaluate the incident, determine the source of the intrusion and recommend additional preventive measures," the letter to patients noted. In addition, the practice "conducted an email phishing test, provided additional security training to our employees, installed an umbrella web filtering system, implemented a two-factor login authentication system, consolidated our servers and systems to eliminate redundancies and re-evaluated our access privileges."
Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants also is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring services and identity theft protection from ID Experts, along with a $1 million reimbursement insurance policy and restoration services, according to the practice's attorney.
The practice is also providing affected individuals with information on protecting their accounts, along with directions on adding a fraud statement to credit files.


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Six Sigma Project Management: Strategy & Implementation (Part 2 of 5)
In the first article of this series we explored the philosophy and mindset that underlie the Six Sigma framework. Now we look at the high-level strategies and methods for implementing Six Sigma in an organization.
In order to successfully roll out a Six Sigma initiative, leaders must put some effort into establishing the infrastructure and clarifying overall strategy. Decisions that must be made include:
• Whether to use external consultants to lead projects or train employees
• How to train leaders in the Six Sigma philosophy
• Whether to use outside trainers or hire them into the company
• Which metrics will be used to track an organization's overall performance
• How performance metrics will be drilled down for use with individual operational areas and individual employees
• How projects will be recommended, selected and prioritized
• Whether to implement Six Sigma in one operational area first before rolling it out company-wide
Organizational Structure & Roles
At a minimum, one individual should serve as a Quality Leader or equivalent overseeing the Six Sigma program. This person should be fully committed to the Six Sigma philosophy and methodology and understand what is required to implement and maintain an effective Six Sigma program. Often a team of leaders is created to guide the Six Sigma efforts in a division: Establishing procedures for filling Six Sigma and project team roles, measuring performance, and selecting projects.
For most larger companies, employees will also be needed in Black Belt roles, and possibly in Green Belt and Master Black Belt roles as well. Typically Black Belts and Master Black Belts serve full time for a minimum of two years.
Training Plan
In all organizations, training is required for business leaders in the Six Sigma principles and basic methods. Managers of each operational area will typically serve as Process Owners, and some managers and directors will serve as Project Sponsors. Many business leaders and independent contributors will serve on project teams. All of these individuals will need to understand and accept the purpose of Six Sigma, the basic project methodologies, and the performance management system that is put in place.
In companies that will have employees serve as Black Belts and Green Belts, training for those roles is also necessary. Topics covered include Six Sigma philosophy, process measurement and variation, tracking defects and calculating process sigma, data analysis, and process improvement and design methodologies. Black Belts receive extensive training, often lasting for about a month and taking place over a period of 3-6 months. Green Belts can usually receive sufficient training in about a week, either in one session or split across a couple sessions.
Leaders should also decide whether Black Belt certification and/or Green Belt certification will be offered or required for employees filling those roles.
Performance Measurement Framework
Six Sigma is not just about doing improvement projects, it requires a focus on measuring and understanding operational performance across the board, and establishing a means of identifying when action is required to address problems or make improvements. This necessitates a comprehensive plan for measuring performance, scaling it to different levels (business, department, team, employee), and tying both employee assessment and project selection to these metrics.
Improvement Framework
Leaders will need a system for identifying processes that may need improvement, evaluating project candidates, and prioritizing selected projects. This system will be tied to the performance framework that is established, as ongoing monitoring of metrics at various levels of the company will drive project selection and priorities. Leaders should establish a procedure for evaluating project suggestions based on established criteria, rather than trying to assess each project idea independently.
In the next article in this series we will cover the two main methodologies for Six Sigma improvement projects: DMAIC and DMADV (also called DFSS).
This post is part of the series: Six Sigma 101
Learn the basics of Six Sigma project improvement methodology, from the underlying philosophy to the tools and techniques and the challenges that may arise.


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Utility vehicles used to project a tough, outdoorsy image, but these days they've become almost synonymous with minivans and other such placid family movers. This is largely due to SUVs trying to be all things to all people, and ending up occupying the middle of the road. Sure, there are still some hardcore, trail-focused off-roaders out there, but they're hard to justify when juggling bills and schedules, along with the growing needs of your dependents.
But what if you're not quite ready to kiss youth and adventure goodbye, and go quietly into that good night of dull practicality? Maybe your travels only take you off the beaten path but once or twice a year, but it's important to know that you could — and you want your vehicle to project that air of individuality, while still being able to accommodate all those responsibilities. Subaru has always cultivated that image rather well, gaining legions of fans from the outdoorsy and eco-conscious set, through the arts and academics to lovers of motorsports and quirky cars.
The Crosstrek debuted only three years ago, and now occupies the entry-level spot in Subaru's crossover lineup, beneath the Forester and Outback. Originally called the "XV Crosstrek," it loses the supernumerary digits for 2016, and gains a revised front grille and headlights.
Based on the Impreza platform, the Crosstrek has 23 centimetres (8.7 inches) more ground clearance. If you think being car-derived is a bad thing, bear in mind that the Subaru Impreza is one of the most formidable competitors in the world rally stage. However, the Crosstrek, as with most of Subaru's more mild-mannered offerings, does not come equipped with the much-lauded Symmetrical AWD system of its sportier performance vehicles. Normally operating with a 50:50 front to rear power distribution, this system uses a tough, mechanical locking centre differential that can send up to 80 per cent of available torque to whichever axle has the best grip.
The newer system found in the Crosstrek has a 60:40 front bias, and uses VTD (variable torque distribution) and electronically controlled multi-plate clutches to control power delivery. Using information derived from sensors, the computer-controlled clutches can lock the torque split at 50:50 when maximum grip from all four wheels is needed. More sophisticated, but perhaps less robust than the mechanical system, the electronically controlled VTD system reacts more quickly with the focus on prevention rather than performance.
Ramping up the rugged, outdoorsy factor, the Crosstrek wears tough body cladding and rides on unique, chunky wheels. New this year is standard LED interior illumination, and blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and Subaru Starlink cellphone integration on upper trim models.
This week's tester, a 2016 Crosstrek Limited, starts at $30,695 and adds the $1,200 Technology Package. Although the standard transmission in all but the Hybrid model is a five-speed manual, the Technology package is only available with CVT-equipped vehicles – adding another $1,300 to the price.
The cabin is plain but more nicely executed than those of previous Subarus, which had often been criticized for their cheap build quality. It's not the quietest of cabins, but there's no compulsion to drown out wind and road noise with the radio. Which is probably a good thing, given the audio system's mediocrity. Steering is a bit numb, but decently weighted.
There's an available seven-inch touchscreen with the StarLink infotainment system, but surprisingly, although it does feature Siri Eyes Free, both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aren't supported. But the level of standard features is most impressive; even the base models get heated seats, backup camera, Bluetooth, air conditioning, a 6.2-inch touchscreen and all-wheel drive.
Visibility is very good, thanks to lots of glass, with "pedestal" side mirrors mounted aft, instead of on, the narrow A-pillars. It's a bright and airy environment that's not the least bit confining, despite the Crosstrek's compact size. Cargo space is not as voluminous as the Ford Escape or Toyota RAV4, but there's a more than adequate 636 litres that expands to 1,470 with the rear seats flipped down.
Already highly rated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, earning some of the highest possible scores in crash testing, the Crosstrek is also available with an "EyeSight" suite of safety technology. Bundled with the Technology Package, it features adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and forward collision warning.
The Crosstrek also boasts lively handling and a sense of stability thanks to best-in-class centre of gravity. This can be partly attributed to the low placement of its four-cylinder, flat "boxer" engine. With only 148 horsepower and 145 lb.-ft. of torque, the 2.0-litre engine isn't overly powerful, but it's certainly sufficient enough to enjoy the Crosstrek's agility on a twisting cottage road. Enthusiasts will hate the CVT, but this one does a fairly good job of emulating conventional stepped gear shifts, especially when using the wheel-mounted paddles. Crosstreks equipped with the CVT have an official fuel consumption rating of 9.1 L/100 km in the city and 7.0 on the highway – we averaged 8.7 L/100 km, overall.
Although the Crosstrek lags behind some competitors in cargo capacity and power delivery, its excellent safety rating, lively handling and unique looks just might resonate with the buyer looking for something just a little bit different.


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|OneLife Technologies Corp.
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K2M Group Holdings, Inc. [LEESBURG, Va.] (NASDAQ: KTWO) announced the appointment of Lane Major as Chief Operating Officer, a new position within K2M. Most recently Major was K2M's Chief Strategy Officer, and prior to which he was Senior Vice President of Global Marketing & Product Development. He has been with K2M since the Company's inception in 2004.
DealerSocket [SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.] announced that Jose Arcilla has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. Arcilla joins DealerSocket from Symantec Corporation. Previously he was with Blue Coat Systems, Adobe and McAfee.
EmpiRx Health [MONTVALE, N.J.] announced the appointment of Karthik Ganesh as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating. Prior to EmpiRx Health, Karthik was the founding operations leader of CareAllies, a Cigna subsidiary. Prior to CareAllies, Karthik was the COO/CIO of QualCare.
The Waters Senior Living [MINNETONKA, Minn.] announced Tami Kozikowski as chief operating officer (COO). Most recently wshe served as corporate EVP and President of LifeSpa at Life Time Fitness. Previously she served in multiple executive positions at companies that include Best Buy, Advance Auto Parts and Arthur Anderson.
Hodges Capital Management [DALLAS] announced that Brett Rainey has joined the investment firm as Chief Operating Officer. Rainey joins Hodges from Envestnet Asset Management where he was a senior vice president. Rainey had a 12-year tenure with Placemark Investments (acquired by Envestnet in October 2014). Prior to Placemark, Rainey worked for JPMorgan in Boston where he was responsible for the operations of their manager outsourcing endeavor and for MFS Investment Management's separately managed accounts division running the investment operations department.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) [CYPRESS, Calif.] Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Don Swearingen announced he will retire, effective June 1, 2018.
OneLife Technologies Corp. [ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.] announced the appointment of John R. Muchnicki as its Chief Operating Officer and interim principal financial officer. For the past four years, Mr. Muchnicki has assisted the Company with its product development. Prior to his relationship with OneLife Technologies, from 2009-2014 John was President of Langenscheidt Publishing Group Inc. From 2001-2009, he was Chief Operating Officer with Intellian Capital Advisors, and acted as interim CEO, COO and CFO for several of its portfolio clients. From 1991 through 2000, Muchnicki was responsible for six successful turnarounds with companies operating in the medical data and scientific information industries.
RiVidium Inc. [MANASSAS, VA.] (dba TripleCyber) announced that Lawrence West has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO), taking over from interim COO Xio Smith, who will now be the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) for RiVidium. West was previously President and Chief Executive Officer for Poseidon Group, LLC.
Fleet Complete [TORONTO] welcomes Alex Armanious as the new Chief Operating Officer. Armanious was most recently Senior Vice President Product & Technology at Mosaic and Chief Information Officer at LafargeHolcim before that.


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If you're one of the Dunkin' Donuts fans eagerly awaiting the opening of the store at 2330 S. Shepherd, you only have to wait a few more weeks. The company is giving an unspecific time of "late June" as opening date.
But three other locations also are scheduled for this summer in the Houston area: 18315 East Lake Houston Parkway in Humble, 3950 South Terminal Road (that's Terminal E) at Bush Intercontinental, and 4130 Fairmont Parkway in Pasadena.
If you've never tasted Dunkin' Donuts' coffee or donuts this Friday is a good chance.
Dunkin' Donuts is marking National Donut Day by giving away a free donut with the purchase of any beverage on Friday. The company also unveiled two new Summer Fruit Donuts: Lemonade (a lemon-flavored filling and white icing topped with lemonade "bark") and Key Lime (a key lime-flavored filling with white icing and graham cracker topping). They're available nationwide.


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Seeking a full-time, board-certified Family Medicine physician for a faculty position in an innovative 12-12-12 combined MD/DO residency program. A number of state and regional agencies, including Providence Alaska Medical Center, have created this dually accredited residency program to help develop future family physicians who desire to serve in rural communities within Alaska. As faculty, you will have the opportunity to train future physicians with excellent on-site resources. Work with a great team of faculty members alongside motivated residents in the beautiful and welcoming city of Anchorage, located in the heart of Alaskas scenic grandeur.
Prior teaching/precepting experience preferred, but new graduates will also be considered
Ideal candidate will have a willingness to collaborate with colleagues and other teaching sites
Strong background or interest in academic primary care preferred
Experience/interest in conducting and publishing research a plus
Successful track record in leadership, particularly in organizing and building programs ideal
Where Youll Work
Providence Medical Group - Alaska is a multi-specialty group with 70 physicians and advanced-practice clinicians serving greater Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. With this strong network of primary and specialty care, Providence Medical Group - Alaska is focused on serving its community and being the best place in the state to practice medicine and receive care.
Where Youll Live
Anchorage, with 285,000 residents, is a modern American city surrounded by spectacular scenery and endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Within city limits are hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking and skiing, a ski resort, golf courses, major dogsled race starts, and several peaks of the hugely popular Chugach Mountains. With shopping malls, world-class restaurants, brewpubs, two universities, a sports arena and a performing arts center, Anchorage blends city living with the wilderness of the great outdoors.
Who Youll Work For
Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.
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The Illinois Tollway is spending $300 million to $400 million on new and rehabbed maintenance garages that officials say will use 70% less electricity and eliminate the need to constantly run snow plows and other heavy diesel equipment during cold snaps.
The Tollway's original maintenance garages were built in the 1950s and 1960s. The new garages are bigger and more environmentally friendly, Tollway officials said.
The designs for the buildings include energy-efficient lighting, rooftop solar arrays to generate electrical power, in-floor radiant heat, overhead natural lighting and overhead natural gas radiant heat, said Greg Stukel, deputy chief engineer for the Tollway. The buildings are certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for sustainable construction, a first for any Illinois transportation agency, Stukel said.
Besides the electricity savings, the design is expected to cut natural gas costs in half.
The Tollway already has built three of the new garages, and will build four more, along with rehabbing three existing ones, Stukel said. The Tollway's $300 million to $400 million cost estimate is for both the garages and for land acquisition.
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The new buildings will hold more equipment, which means that vehicles like snowplows and Illinois State Police cars won't have to be parked outside, Stukel said. This will save on energy and emissions, because sometimes during extreme cold weather, snow-clearing equipment has to be kept running to make sure it's ready to hit the road.
"We're trying during the winter to keep the temperature inside the main garage area at 45 degrees, so we won't have to keep them running," Stukel said.
Costs were originally projected at $500 million when the work was planned in 2012, but speeding up the construction schedule has kept the price down, Stukel said. The construction is being paid for by tolls.


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Subdivision CC, otherwise known as the Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard, applies to equipment that can hoist, lower, and horizontally move a suspended load. Does that equipment include forklifts? According to the standard's Scope, Subdivision CC does not apply to forklifts used exclusively to lift or lower a load when the forks are placed under the load.
But does Subdivision CC apply when a forklift lifts or lowers a load suspended from the forks? The answer depends on what you use to hoist, lower, and horizontally move a suspended load.
Subdivision CC does not apply if the forklift's sole means of suspending the load is a chain, nylon strap, or other rigging wrapped around the forks. The practice, known as free rigging, is generally safe if the forklift operator complies with all the relevant requirements of the Powered Industrial Truck standard – including using certified and competent operators, keeping the load within the rated capacity of the truck, and using extreme caution when tilting the load. Your forklift remains a forklift.
But, what if you attach a boom (with a winch and a hook) to the forks and use the attachment to suspend a load? Does Subdivision CC apply? In this case, the answer is "yes" because you're using the winch and hook to "hoist, lower, or horizontally move a suspended load." Most boom attachments fit directly over the forks, which makes it very easy to turn your forklift into a mini crane. And many different types of attachments are available from retailers. But just remember: the attachment must be designed and approved for such use by forklift manufacturer, or you must have written permission from the manufacturer stating that that attachment can be used safely with the lift.
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Easter is only a fortnight away, and if you're planning on a lavish feast to commemorate the festival, you must start putting some good and traditional recipes up your sleeve. One such traditional and absolutely delicious recipe is the honey-glazed ham. The preparation can feature an oven baked or even a roasted chunk of ham, but we'll be baking ours in the oven.
The dish is an absolute delight t so many levels. Starting right when you slice into the beautifully glazed and slightly charred outer layer to the time you actually pop a bite and bless the cook, the honey glazed ham is a winner! Follow the recipe below to whip up a honey glazed storm in your kitchen this Easter!
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- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Score ham, and stud with the whole cloves. Place ham in foil lined pan. In the top half of a double boiler, heat the corn syrup, honey and butter. Keep glaze warm while baking ham.
- Brush glaze over ham, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Baste ham every 10 to 15 minutes with the honey glaze. During the last 4 to 5 minutes of baking, turn on broiler to caramelize the glaze.
- Remove from oven, and let sit a few minutes before serving.


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- 3 Spiced Winter Red Tea Tea Pigs
- 125 ml boiling water
- 375 g Currants
- 375 g sultanas
- 375 g raisins
- 250 g dried apricots roughly chopped
- 50 g stem ginger drained from syrup and roughly chopped
- 200 g glacé cherries or dried cranberries
- Finely grated zest of a lemon or orange
- 315 g plain flour
- pinch of salt
- 1.5 tsp Mixed spice
- 1¼ tsp ¼freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 250 g dark brown sugar
- 315 g soft unsalted butter
- 8 Boost the Roost Eggs
- 1 1/2 tbsp golden syrup of honey
- 125 g nuts- almonds hazelnuts or walnuts (optional) plus extra to garnish of desired
- 1 large bramley apple peeled and grated
- Lightly butter and line the base and sides of 6 x10cm round pork pie cake tins with baking parchment
- Make up the tea by placing the Tea Pigs in a cup and pour over the boiling water. Leave to steep for a few minutes.
- Turn the oven onto 135 degrees Celsius
- Measure out all the dried fruit and place into an oven proof dish.
- Pour over half of the steeped tea, discarding the Tea Pigs. Mix through, then cover the dish with foil and place in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Take off the foil and allow to cool. Turn the oven up to 145 degrees Celsius.
- Measure out the flour, spices and sugar into the bowl of a food mixer. Lightly whisk the eggs in a jug.
- Add the softened butter, lemon zest, golden syrup or honey and 3/4s of the mixed egg to the dry ingredients. Carefully mix then turn up the speed and beat for 1 minute 30 seconds or until light and creamy.
- Add the remaining egg and beat for a another 30 seconds.
- Remove the bowl and tip in all the dried fruits and nuts if using. With a large spoon, fold all the ingredients together until well blended.
- Divide the cake mix between the pre-prepared cake tins and smooth the tops. Decorate the tops with extra nuts if desired.
- Place the cakes in the oven and cook for 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, until the cakes are cooked through. Insert a skewer into the centre to check. It should come out clean.
- Use a skewer to make small holes on the tops of the cakes, then drizzle over the remaining tea, while the cakes are still hot.
- Cool the cakes completely in the tins, then unmould. If you are going to ice them, remove the baking parchment and proceed to decorate. Alternatively, store in air tight containers, removing the paper before serving.
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New York's women underpaid
A study conducted by the New York Comptroller's office found that women earn 20 percent less than men — when they are are doing the same job and have the same credentials, according to the Spanish-language daily.
"It's really pathetic that we keep having this conversation," Councilwoman Melissa Mark-Viverito told the newspaper. Mark-Viverto made the statement in front of a group of women who were wearing red dresses to commemorate salary equity day.
Census data indicates that women make up 56 percent of the city's workforce.
Hispanic women earn 62 cents on every dollar that Hispanic men earn, the paper reports. Black women make 71 cents on every dollar that black men make, and white women earn 78 cents per dollar that white men earn, the paper notes.
"It's not surprising that women of color suffer more disparities. In the city government, we've seen a difference averaging 17.5 percent," New York Comptroller John Liu told the paper. "I don't want it to be that way, and we have to work on that."
"Wall Street bosses and politicians think that women shouldn't be in charge," Brooklyn resident Grace McNeal told El Diario. "But so many women are now taking care of their families, there must be more salary equity."
City Councilwomen Julissa Ferreras and Letitia James explained that they're fighting for the Paycheck Fairness Act — which didn't succeed in the federal legislature — to get passed at the state level.
"If you know your male co-worker makes more than you, you can talk to your employer about it," James told the paper.
This article from the Village Voice Archive was posted on April 13, 2011


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Nintendo Switch - First Impressions, part 2
So, I finished my shift at work and went home, going to sleep earlier than usual with my alarm set for 11:30 AM later that day.
Even with my excitement over the pending arrival of the Switch, I managed to snooze through my alarm for a good half-hour.
I picked up my phone to turn off the last alarm, and squinted through reading my emails looking for a delivery confirmation.
I didn't find one, and so I actually called out to my kids to ask if it had come yet.
A disappointed "No" was quickly followed up by a recounting of the morning's events and whether or not I needed my middle to bring me coffee. Of course I needed coffee.
It wasn't an hour before the Switch was dropped on the front porch, and I had not even noticed. The mail lady pulled up to deliver the mail(the Switch having come via UPS), and I got a notification email that the package had been delivered!
I sent my eldest out to get the mail(which contained Bomberman-a pleasant surprise, considering the expected delivery date was march 7-10th) but first I grabbed the box from Amazon and brought it inside. When she got back inside, I told them that I was letting them open up the package.
I recorded this and sent it to my wife and a few friends(I won't be posting that video here for the sake of their privacy), and watching the glee on their faces while ripping the outer box open to discover the Switch and Skylanders starter pack within made me remember being a kid at Christmas, opening up my brand new console, all over again.
At that moment, I knew that this had to be about them, not me. I messaged Mark, and told him as such.
"Today is about them. I'll get plenty of time with the console. I'm just going to sit back and watch them go."
So, while I set the console up and linked my console to my "my nintendo" account, I immediately put in Skylanders, turned the joycon into two controllers, and handed it off to them.
I made myself another cup of coffee, and got comfortable in my chair. I spent the next two hours observing. They puzzled their way through how to scan in their Skylanders, how to take screenshots, and even how to sync the controllers and reconfigure them back into one controller.
This is why I insisted on getting the console day one.
While I initially wanted the console for myself, Nintendo finally succeeded in their marketing for this new console. They sold it as a home console that you could take with you to play anywhere. Not only that, they put a really heavy emphasis on this being a multiplayer console. There was a big emphasis put on getting out there and making video games something you did with your real life friends and acquaintances again. It wasn't just about playing alone, or online. Nintendo wasn't just trying to capture the casual audience that they had with the Wii, they were bringing back everyone that grew up playing on Nintendo consoles with their friends and family. The people that haven't even owned a console in the last 15 years.
They got them excited to play video games again. They did that by making all of us adults feel like kids again.
So, what better way to look at the Nintendo Switch, than by looking at it through the eyes of a child?
My eldest, as I mentioned before, was the most excited in my household. That's her at the top playing on her own Zelda save file.
She loved the Switch so much, that she adjusted her life around getting to play on it. She got up early to get all of her chores done. She became more patient in working with her sisters to teach them how to play the games properly or more effectively.
She willingly gave up her own turn to play the games so she wouldn't be perceived as being selfish with her play time. That resulted in my wife expressing her appreciation of the purchase. The excitement has waned a bit over the last month, but she has still maintained her patience in playing with others. She is still very excited about bringing friends over to enjoy the Switch with her because they don't have one.
Did I mention the patience she has improved upon above? That's good. She needed it. Why? We bought snipperclips about a week after obtaining the system, and my middle's favorite way to play this charming and, at times, frustrating puzzle game, is to make it even more frustrating... for her older sister. She delights in running out of the room to blindly control her papery avatar, much to the chagrin and groans of a sister that only recently became so tolerant of such malign intent.
My youngest is also getting in on the Switch action, and she adores the inclusion. No more is she being handed a controller that is obviously from a different console and being fooled into thinking that she is playing (a classic move that transcends generations without being explicitly explained). She gets to sit down and play the same game as sisters, or mom and dad. Usually, with us. Her willingness to receive and follow instructions(from her sisters) without complaint has gone up, and she has really enjoyed playing Skylanders, especially.
Everyone loves and appreciates handheld/tabletop modes. It's very seamless to just slide it out of the dock and keep the game going. The big girls especially like to abscond with the Switch into their bedroom while their baby sister watches her cheesy "kid" shows.
I didn't even really get an opportunity to play a good chunk of time on the console until almost a week after we got it! I was, and continue to be, completely okay with that. To watch the joy it brought my girls, was enough for me to feel justified in buying the console day one.
While we are all excited about Mario Kart coming soon, the fact is that I don't ever have to buy another game for the console, and the joy that it has brought our family has been worth it already.
I would recommend the Switch to everyone that enjoys playing video games with others. I recommend the Switch to anyone looking to play a lot of fun games on the go with ease.
I recommend the switch for everyone that enjoys gaming.
It might not be the primary console for some people, but it will make a great only console for many more.
Nintendo, in my opinion, has tapped into our childhood in a much more meaningful way than just bringing back our favorite characters and franchises(again, and again...). They brought back the sense of anticipation and unrealistic excitement of something new.


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A vigilante group had to be given a police escort out of a local street following a "sting operation" against an alleged sex offender.
A man was arrested in connection with alleged communication offences, after being confronted by a group of self-styled "paedophile hunters".
Nine police vehicles attended at Old Halkerton Road in Forfar, Angus at around 7.45pm on Wednesday after the group appeared at the property and started remonstrating with the man and others in the house.
A Police Scotland spokesman confirmed today that a man had been arrested for communication offences.
The man was confronted by about 10 members of Wolf Pack Hunters UK – a vigilante group which claimed it had been in contact with the man using "decoy" Facebook profiles, with adults pretending to be children.
A live video on social media, published by the group, showed a heated exchange between members of the group and people at the property.
People in the house and the group could be heard angrily shouting and swearing at each other in the video, which has since been removed from the group's Facebook page.
The vigilantes were all wearing branded clothing with the group's logo on it.
Witnesses said they had arrived at the scene in SUVs with banners and placards.
Around 11pm, the "hunters" were escorted out of the street by police and taken to a local police station to be quizzed about what they knew in relation to the alleged offences.
Officers remained outside the house until around 6.30am today.
A video showing the group being escorted from the scene was still on the Wolf Pack Hunters UK Facebook page today, and had racked up more than 28,000 views. and 1,600 comments.
It had also been shared hundreds of times.
On the Wolf Pack Hunters UK Facebook page, the group describes itself as "a community response to the epidemic of grooming in the UK", adding: "We will stop when child abuse ends."
Details of the exact offences the man was arrested in connection with and any subsequent charges have not yet been confirmed by Police Scotland.


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The taste of a Manhattan in a fruit snack! Serve the cherries as a fun party nibble, or use in cocktails. Don't toss the soaking liquid--stir it into cocktails, or drizzle over ice cream or pound cake. The cherries taste best after soaking at least three days (we loved them after six days), and they will keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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Place the cherries in a medium glass bowl or large jar. Combine sugar, juice, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 5 minutes, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add 1 cup bourbon; bring just to a boil. Pour the hot bourbon mixture over cherries. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 days before serving.


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Campbell Harris Tweed Dog Collar & Lead
Beautiful Harris Tweed dog collar.
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Small - 25cm - 35cm with a width of 2cm
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Lead Size all leads are 110cm long
Medium width of 2cm - suitable for Extra Small, Small & Medium sized collars
Large width of 2.5cm - suitable for Large, Extra large & XXL sized collars
Can be hand washed carefully in cool water and then laid flat to dry.
If your doggy is a sea swimmer we recommend that you give the product a rinse under the tap afterwards to get rid of sea salt.


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There are times in life when our bodies and spirits call us to "pump the brakes", to slow down a little. However, if you are anything like me, you can't come to a stop. Recently, after a busy morning running errands with my family in Myrtle Beach, I took heed to my feelings about relaxation and reconnection. We decided to recharge our batteries by digging our hands and toes in the sand.
Today was one of those beautiful warmer days and provided the perfect setting for our beach day.
If you have small children and don't know the wonders of the beach, I hope you can enjoy it vicariously in these next moments and I strongly suggest planning a trip to the coast!
Nolan and Harper had a blast at the beach!
Nolan (in his own words) "ran, ran, ran soooooooooooo fast!" while Harper explored the textures of the sand and seashells.
They both enjoyed the seagulls and Nolan had to make sure he fed them bread "because they hungry mommy!"
Harper kept us smiling as she crawled as fast as she could to try to catch the birds as they continued just out of her reach.
Watching my children exert all of their pent-up energy allowed me to see that they truly needed this outlet for action. A break from being couped up inside, away from the cold weather was just what my family needed.
The ocean had an effect on each of us that day. To know the power of God as we approached the sand. To feel the wind on our faces and hear the waves crashing down reminded us how small we are in God's vast world!
The time we spent there made all of the work emails, toddler meltdowns and dirty dishes in the sink disappear. We all shared the same peace in our hearts.
This made me realize that if God can create all of this beauty in one day I can't wait to see what He can do in a life time. I felt the desire to share with you guys an urging to take time out of your busy lives to be present in the moment, to unwind and feel your surroundings with your whole being.
Realizing that a random trip in the middle of the week to the beach isn't realistic for most people, my advice is to find a place that calms your heart and take some time to disconnect from your troubles. There is beauty all around you, and finding it will humble you greatly.