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The Easiest Gluten-Free Crepe Cake with Wild Blueberry Topping
Recipe by Emily Cooper of Sinful Nutrition.
12 corn tortillas
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup vanilla Greek yogurt ( I like Siggi's since it's lower in sugar)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
zest of ½ lemon
2 cups frozen Wild Blueberries
juice from ½ lemon
2 tablespoons water
- In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- On a large sheet tray, spread out corn tortillas.
- Spray lightly with cooking spray, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Turn tortillas over and repeat.
- In a large bowl, add cream cheese, yogurt, milk, vanilla, sugar, and lemon zest. Beat with hand mixer until light and fluffy. ~ 3 minutes.
- Place one tortilla on serving plate. Top with a spoonful of cream cheese mixture, and spread evenly. Repeat with remaining tortillas, leaving the top without filling.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to set.
- In a small saucepan, add frozen blueberries, lemon juice and water, and heat on high.
- Bring mixture to a boil, and cook until thickened. ~3-5 minutes.
- Remove cake from refrigerator and top with blueberry sauce before serving.
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Do you need funding to advance an early-stage technology? Will a $50k or $100k grant help commercialize your product or service? If your work is in one or more of these sectors – Advanced Manufacturing, Cyber Security, Energy, Environment, IT, Life Sciences, or Unmanned Systems – keep reading!
The Commonwealth of Virginia's multi-million dollar CRCF grant program may be exactly what you need. CRCF supports companies, higher education, and nonprofit research institutes. The FY17 Request for Proposals is open, and you have until November 10 to submit a Letter of Intent. Learn about CRCF funding opportunities, next steps for applicants, and get contact information if you have questions via the above link.
Read the Center for Innovative Technologies (CIT) press release.

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Auburn, CA — Knee Deep Brewing Company of Auburn, CA. is now on it's way to Massachusetts. Knee Deep beers will be available to Bay State residents in both bottle and draft beginning next month. "We are pleased to announce that Knee Deep beers will now be distributed in Massachusetts as a result of our recently signed agreement with the Massachusetts Beverage Alliance. The addition of Mass Bev Alliance to our distribution network will make our beers available throughout the state" said Jerry Moore, CEO of Knee Deep. "Mass Bev Alliance is highly regarded and we look forward to working with them and their affiliated organizations" said Moore.
"We're always on the hunt for stand-out beers to bring to the craft enthusiasts in Massachusetts" said Brian Murphy, Director of Sales for the Massachusetts Beverage Alliance, "We reached out to the Moore's when we read about their East Coast expansion last year. Once we met Jerry and Andrew at CBC Portland and sampled a bunch of their dank, hop forward beers, we knew that they would have a home with the MBA and the Massachusetts craft beer market."
Knee Deep Brewing Company began brewing in 2010, moved to their current brewery in Auburn in late 2013 and brewed the first Auburn beer in January 2014. Knee Deep continues to grow its distribution network and is bringing in additional 120 barrel tanks this summer. Knee Deep currently produces 11 different beers on a regular basis, but is most commonly know for multiple award winners Hoptologist DIPA and Simtra Triple IPA.


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Cross Education has come to Japan to establish its fully cultural & communicative immersive international summer camp experience to Japanese and offshore students.
There are certain places in the world where international education community building has happened and flourished. We've seen so historically in the USA, Switzerland, Canada, the UK. We believe that Japan makes absolute sense for may reasons: one for its global economic reach and impact; two for its positioning in the East, from where global economic growth is now largely being driven; and three, from a country that provides the connectedness, the safety, the security, and the richness of life and experience that inspire learning in all ways.
The directors have a long heritage in both Canada and Japan offering English-based experiential programs for international students. Through Cross Education, Japan, they proudly bring an exciting new brand of education to Japan to create a venue for people from all corners of the planet.
The Cross Summer Academy, coming next in the summer of 2019, is a multi-locational program based in the Tokyo and in the Kanto region. It brings a community of children and teenagers (from 5 to 18 years old) together from around the world, and from around Japan.
Together they engage in up to six weeks of challenge and discovery in the Cross Summer Academy:
Overall Theme:
- Open Minds Change the World
Weekly Sub-themes:
- Eco-Environmental Studies
- Mechatronics & Technology Design,
- Online Media & Design,
- Photography, Videography, & Production
- International Dynamics & Awareness
- Remote, Virtual, & Real Flight
Program Contents & Features
(Applied weekly and thematically integrated into daily learning experiences.)
- Technology: 3D, Mechatronics, Artificial Intelligence, Renewable Energy
- Blockchain Innovation Theory and Application
- Agriculture and Environmental Studies
- Photography, Videography, and Digital Production
- Aeronautics, Aviation, and Rocketry
- Fine and Performing Arts
- Sports and Athletics
- Architecture and Design
- Animation and Design
- Outdoor Learning (Urban, Mountain, and Ocean)
- Age Range: 5 to 18
- Flexible & Variable Groups (same age, cross ages, by Academy "house")
- Full native English speaking environment and focus.
- International Social and Cultural Awareness
- Japanese Cultural and Language Studies
- Integration and interaction between all ages.
- Specialized focuses within age groups.
- Collaborative Learning
- Coaching, Mentoring, and Leadership Education
- Weekly Social and Family Events that Include:
- Performances, Parties, Presentations, and Park Barbecues
Cross Education Japan believes that children and young adults should participate together in a relationship that helps both learn. Older children help younger, and younger children are inspired to learn by the examples set by their older peers.
Equally so, Cross believes that in order to become inspired, at any age or level, inspirational figures and role models are essential. That's why we tie professional in their fields into everything we do. Each theme and category of learning throughout the camp is tied to international professionals and organizations who are impacting the world with what they do.
We use the best examples and advice available in all of the learning opportunities we facilitate, from organizations and institutions such as Siemens, Platinum, Line, MIT, an more.
Cross Education Japan, and the Cross Summer Academy, provides educational opportunities, based in Japan, where ideas and people from around the world come together to benefit equally:
- to inspire each other,
- to learn from one another, and
- to impact their lives each in ways that may later help each of them impact the world.
Check us out at www.cross.education and send us a note should you want more details: email@example.com.
All the best,
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The Prop 8 Report
What Is The Prop 8 Report?
The Prop 8 Report is an in-depth case study of California's 2008 Prop 8 campaign. Prop 8 amended the state constitution to prohibit future same-sex marriages.
Most of the conventional wisdom about why we lost Prop 8 is wrong.
Ways to Explore and Get Involved:
1. Watch A Video
First, watch this five-minute video where Dave Fleischer, the author, discusses the main findings of the report.
2. Attend A Live Briefing
Second, you can come to an in-person briefing on the report by author Dave Fleischer where he'll share data that show why we lost, offer recommendations for how we can do better, and take questions and suggestions from the audience. Join us!
Click here to reserve a space or to sign-up to organize your own briefing with Dave Fleischer!
3. Read The Report
Third, read or download part or all of the report. Short segments include [each with its own link]:
News Highlights:
Click below for links featuring The Prop 8 Report
Dave on NPR's "Tell Me More"
The Report featured in Newsweek's Blog
Dave's Op-ed in The LA Times
Dave's interview from "Same-Sex Sunday" Podcast


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Q: What percent of your students attend college? What schools do they attend?
A: Between 93% and 98% of our students are college bound on a given year. Students are accepted into Cal State schools, UC schools, and many other private universities and colleges across the nation.
Q: Do students have to reapply to go to Calvary Chapel High School?
A: Our students automatically transfer from junior high to high school. We typically have more than a 90% return rate from 8th to 9th grade.
Q: What are the advantages of attending Calvary Chapel Junior High School?
- Your child will form relationships with other students that can be maintained from 7th grade to high school graduation.
- Your child will have multiple opportunities to compete in after-school athletics.
- Your child will be challenged by a strong academic curriculum that is vertically aligned from kindergarten through 12th grade. Our grade level teachers meet regularly to make sure that each student is being taught the necessary curriculum to make sure they are ready for the next level and beyond.
- Your child will be surrounded by a Christian environment that open and sincere in its adherence to God's Word and its desire to live for and please God.
- Your child will learn from teachers that love their students, teach them academically, and model for them what a real Christian looks like.
- Your child will be part of a school that is small enough for every student to know one another and large enough for students to find new friends as they grow and mature and have exciting and various opportunities.
- Your child will be blessed and encouraged by a faculty and administration desirous to serve and minister to both students and families.
Q: What is the Adolescent Whooping Cough Booster (Tdap) Requirement?
A: For the current school year, and all future school years, all students entering, advancing or transferring into 7th grade will need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster immunization (called "Tdap") for school in the fall. This new school immunization law affects all students in public and private schools.
Q: What is your discipline process like?
A: We implement an active discipline system based on demerits. Students receive points for disrupting class or other inappropriate behavior. Points are accumulated and detentions, suspensions, and expulsions occur at different point totals. Teachers are clear, consistent, and fair with classroom expectations and procedures. Teacher give warnings and then verbally tell students each time a point is given. Parents receive an email each time a point is given to keep parents in the know. Students may be asked to leave CCJHS for certain serious misbehaviors or infractions. Please see the student handbook for specifics.
Q: What sort of curriculum do you use?
A: All of our teachers are strong Christian men and women. Our curriculum is taught from a Christian worldview and perspective. For specifics on textbooks, please click on "Curriculum" under the Academics tab on the homepage.
Q: What do students do for lunch?
A: We have a great lunch program that is kid-friendly and offers healthy choices. Choices vary each day of the week and may include turkey wraps, chicken cheese burritos, cheeseburgers, taco salads, baked potato, garden salads, cup of noodles, and many other options. Students can also buy food at break. You may click on the food menu link on ParentsWeb for the monthly lunch calendar.
Q: Is there any sort of after-school program?
A: Yes, CCJHS has an after-school program. After School Program (ASP) is a service provided by CCJHS and is available for students, grade 7 and 8, who are on campus after school from 3:20 pm to 6:00 pm.
Q: Do your students use computers?
A: Yes. We have a computer resource lab (CRL), and our 7th grade students are required to take a full year of computer and study skills designed to teach students how to research and use technology in a real and practical way that integrates within the core curriculum and life. Students are also permitted to use the computers in the library during lunch and before and after school.
Q: What sort of technology do you have at school?
A: Our teachers at CCJHS are encouraged to integrate purposeful technology into the classroom to amplify and compliment the curriculum. Each classroom is equipped with an updated WIFI hub, a mounted wall projector that connects to the teacher's computer and a Doc Cam. Each teacher is issued a Surface Pro. CCJHS has three Chromebook Carts with thirty (30) Chromebooks per cart that teachers may check out for their classroom. Our Computer Lab and Library have thirty (30) computers each that students may use to complete homework or print out papers (10 cents per page). Teachers most often implement the above stated technology, however, they may take advantage of the fact that most students have a cellular device by applying education apps such as Quizlet or Plicker to the classroom for study games or formative assessments.
Q: What electives do you offer?
A: 7th grade students are automatically enrolled in a duel elective of computers and study skills. The 7th grade elective will toggle between computers and study skills throughout the year. Independently, computers and study skills, amount to a one-semester class. 8th Grade students may select from a variety of electives. CCJHS annually determines which electives will be offered for the upcoming year.
Q: What do you offer for PE?
A: CCJHS students participate in PE every day. Students will change into a PE uniform and participate in sports, calisthenics, and the Presidential Fitness Program.
Q: What sort of partnership do you have with Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa?
A: We have a great relationship with our church. We are an extension of the ministry at CCCM. The junior high pastor of CCCM is actively involved with our school, and many of our families and students attend CCCM and the youth group on Sunday morning and Wednesday night.
Q: What after-school sports programs do you offer?
A: We offer a variety of sports programs at CCJHS. Students may participate on four different teams throughout the year; Fall, Winter, March, and Spring seasons. There are distinct boy and girl teams. Depending on the interest level there may be try-outs which would result in an A and B team. The Athletic section of website will provide a current list of sports per season.


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Where's Nick?
That's the question that Nick's pals are asking when Grimm returns for its third season premiere on Friday (9/8c, NBC).
Mermaids! Wu suffers! And 6 more things to know about Grimm Season 3
The action picks up directly after Juliette, Monroe and Rosalee (Bitsie Tulloch, Silas Weir Mitchell, Bree Turner) have found themselves surrounded by zombie-like creatures created by that pufferfish Wesen Baron Samedi (Reg E. Cathey). But even though Monroe is a mild-mannered clock maker/repairman, he sure can clock that zombie in the jaw. Check out the exclusive sneak peek below:
Thanks, Monroe, for that helpful observation!
How will the gang escape? Are you psyched for Grimm's return?
Grimm airs Fridays at 9/8c on NBC.


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The provision of goods and services by Life Retreat Studio is subject to availability. In cases of unavailability, Life Retreat Studio will refund the client in full within 30 days. Furthermore, cancellation of orders by the client will attract a 50% administration fee. We will not refund if the goods are damaged or opened by the customer.
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Life Retreat shall take all reasonable steps to protect the personal information of users. For the purpose of this clause, "personal information" shall be defined as detailed in the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA). You can download the PAIA from: http://www.polity.org.za/attachment.php?aa_id=3569 .
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Life Retreat stores customer details separately from card details which the client enters on PayGate's secure site. For more detail on PayGate refer to www.paygate.co.za.
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Surfing the Great Sand Sea
I was standing on the top of a sand dune on the edges of the Great Sand Sea, watching the orange sun disappear behind 50-metre-high dunes, when I noticed the Korean backpackers next to me. Both of them had one sneaker off, and were rapidly pulling off their socks. I raised an eyebrow as one of them stuck their foot in their sand. The other followed suit. He let out a sigh, noticed me watching him and nodded. "Soft," he said.
I couldn't resist. I shucked off my shoes. The cool sand felt like baby powder between my toes.
Seconds later, our guide, a lanky Siwi-Berber man hiked up the dune with what looked like a plank of wood. We lined up, a hodgepodge of students, backpackers, and honeymooning couples each ready to try what he called sandboarding — advertised as being similar to snowboarding, except on the dunes of the desert.
That marked the beginning of my overnight safariexperience to Bir Wahed, organised out of Siwa, Egypt, byPalm Trees, the budget hotel at which we were staying.
Bir Wahed is only about 12 km southwest of Siwa, easily doable in a half-day or one-day safari from the oasis, but the idea of sleeping in the desert's enormous sand dunes, under stars that looked like textbook pictures of the Milky Way was too magical to skip. That night we watched our traditional Siwi dinner roast on a fire pit, as we pulled on sweatshirts to avoid the biting chill.
We were served traditional Siwan green tea around a campfire, and I sat, my knees pulled close to my chest before I heard the faint drumming. I looked around, and realised that our cook had brought out a set of drums. Our jeep driver pulled out a wooden flute, and suddenly, under the glistening stars we were having an impromptu desert party. It took me less than a minute to join the honeymooning couple in a dance, and suddenly almost everyone around me had joined in. It was past midnight and the air was syrupy from the earlier roast. Almost an hour later, we crawled into the tents that our guides had provided.
The dune driving through the rolling sand dunes, the hot and cold springs that we swam at, and the sandboarding ran us 70-110 Egyptian pounds per head (depending on how hard you haggled). A safari license (to register with the Ministry of Tourism) and dinner was included in that price, but we lugged around our own bottles, each full of Siwa Oasis spring water.
The Great Sand Sea, one of three sand seas in the Sahara Desert, is a vast landscape of golden dunes that are now permanently sketched in my mind. One of Egypt's less-traveled tourist attractions, it was exactly the desert adventure I'd wanted out of the Sahara.
For more details on Egypt on the Great Sand Sea check out these sites:
- Siwa Safaris (organized out of almost all hotels)
- Palm Trees Hotel, Siwa, Egypt
- Egyptian Tourist Authority


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Concerro and Hospitals: How Job-Bidding Software Enables Savings
"Healthcare is such a mess," sighs Graham Barnes, the CEO of San Diego-based Concerro. "It was supposed to be recession-proof. It wasn't. But we can save them a lot of money, as we have a great story also in this economy."
Concerro was founded in 2002 as BidShift, a software developer that specializes in Web 2.0 workforce management for healthcare organizations that have been grappling for years with the aggravation and costs stemming from a nationwide nursing shortage. The company developed Web-based software for hospitals that essentially provides an online auction service that helps hospitals fill their open nursing shifts by enabling existing staff nurses to bid for shifts and even pay levels. Healthcare organizations save money by cutting down on the use of temporary hires and by spending less on incentives needed to encourage existing staff to work difficult shifts.
Barnes took on the CEO's job in November 2007, and changed the company's name five months later to Concerro, latin for "to bridge or connect." After announcing an upgrade in its software-as-a-service platform last month, Barnes now says he is using advanced software to lead healthcare providers out of the mess in workforce management.
"The biggest expense in hospitals is labor. The biggest expense in labor are nurses. The nurses don't really always want to work in hospitals, which is heavy-duty. The big idea was to to create an online shopping list for nurses, where they can choose from the shifts they want. The hospital gets motivated nurses and the nurse gets to choose—it is a complete win-win," explains Barnes.
Concerro is not a hiring agency for nurses, and instead provides its software-as-a-service to 200 U.S. hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare providers. The nurses do not pay Concerro—the hospitals pay Concerro to provide the Web-based service. "Hospitals pay for getting efficiency," says Barnes. He says Concerro now has 50 employees, and the company's revenue totaled $12 million in 2008, an increase of 1,365 percent since 2004.
Barnes, who was born near Liverpool, England, is the former founder and CEO of NextWeb, a Northern California company that was acquired by Covad Communications in 2008. He says Concerro has received approximately $10 million in venture funding, and that Kaiser Permanente has been Concerro's biggest investor.
The software-enabled revolution in workforce management that Concerro has helped bring about in healthcare also has benefitted Concerro itself. The company previously had enabled hospitals to give award "ShiftPoints," reward points that could be redeemed for gift cards, to nurses in challenging tasks. Barnes says Concerro also adopted the program for its own employees, and now gives monthly motivational reward points—which are called "Concerros."


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All Kauai Schools
This is a special, first ever all-Kauai edition of HIKI NŌ, hosted by Island School in Lihue, Kapaa Middle School in Kapaa, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School in Lihue, Kapaa High School in Kapaa, Kauai High School in Lihue and Waimea High School in Waimea.
Top Story:
Students from Island School on Kauai tell the story of Josh Miller, a junior who recovered from a traumatic trail-bike injury to become captain of his cross-country team.
Also Featured:
Students at Kapaa Middle School on Kauai profile the island's youngest and only female fireknife dancer; students at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on Kauai share the story of Gail Mande, who overcame her drug addiction and now counsels troubled youth; students from Kapaa High School on Kauai show how a local juice shop is finding fresh ways to support local farmers; students at Kauai High School turn the spotlight on a teen mentor who is motivated by personal tragedy to help others; students at Waimea High School on Kauai share how an alumni foundation is providing vital support to their school; and students at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on Kauai speak with the firefighters who rescued more than 100 stranded hikers last April from a popular but treacherous hiking trail.


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MPs begin the Climategate whitewash
To anyone who watched or read the hearings of the Commons committee looking into "Climategate", the scandal over leaked documents from the East Anglia Climatic Research Unit, two things might have been obvious. The first was that all but one of the MPs (Labour's Graham Stringer) were hopelessly out of their depth in their efforts to understand this not very complex story. The other was that their chief purpose was to find that the CRU and its director, Professor Philip Jones, had done nothing wrong and that the case for man-made global warming remained intact.
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United's battling display went unrewarded as a goal in each half from Neil Warnock's well-organised Cardiff side earned them the points.
Goals from Sean Morrison and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing were enough for the early Sky Bet Championship leaders.
United named an unchanged squad for the encounter in south Wales. Despite Saturday's defeat, Wilder kept faith with the starting XI and substitutes.
It was the defence who were quickly forced into action as Cardiff started strongly, with a number of set-pieces and probes through the middle. Gunnarsson slung in three long throws in the opening ten minutes, whilst the home side won two corners and Basham had to be alert as Tomlin looked to close in on goal.
Tomlin sidefooted just wide after a patient build-up and Morrison's lay off, whilst on 19 minutes Hoilett cut in from the left and forced Blackman to acrobatically push around a post.
Three bookings in four minutes included Basham whilst home defender Richards let fly with a 30-yarder which rattled the crossbar on 25 minutes.
United's first chance arrived soon after. From Freeman's cross, Manga appeared to handle but Sharp played on and shot into the side-netting from close range.
Another Tomlin snap-shot went close before Cardiff put more pressure on the Blades goal. A low pass from midfield saw Zohore outpace Stearman before shooting through Blackman and just wide. To be fair to Stearman, he pulled up injured before play could restart and after a short assessment he was replaced by Wright.
A Fleck shot was blocked after Sharp caused problems from a clearance but one more attack and set-piece before the break saw Cardiff grab the lead. Mendez-Laing's pace helped win a corner and from a deep Ralls delivery, MORRISON rose highest to head home at the back post.
There was a quick opportunity for United to level before the break. The ball was shifted from left to right where Freeman whipped in a cross and Sharp volleyed on the turn, goalkeeper Etheridge looked stranded but the ball drifted just wide.
Further defending was necessary at the start of the second half. From a neat Ralls pass, Zohore's shot was saved by Blackman and Tomlin fired the rebound wide; then Basham was robbed by Hoilett and following a break, Zohore's near post effort brushed the side-netting.
There was a little respite as Coutts made space for himself to shoot from 25-yards but Etheridge was behind the ball and Cardiff returned to the attack to double their lead. A crossfield ball saw MENDEZ-LAING shake off Basham and fire across Blackman into the far corner of the net.
The pressure continued. From Gunnarsson's cross, Morrison's header was clawed away by Blackman, who moments later flew across his goal to tip Zohore's free-kick around a post.
Evans replaced Carruthers as the Blades searched for a way back into the game. Fleck's shot appeared goalbound but was blocked and Clarke was crowded out as he chased Sharp's ball over the defence.
Brooks replaced Stevens, indicating a change in system, and the young midfielder was soon in the thick of the action, he forced Etheridge to tip over an effort from the left. The resulting corner saw Clarke head over.
The final 15 minutes saw the game open up more and the Blades had plenty of the ball around the Cardiff penalty area but were unable to breakthrough. Brooks got ample touches and a Fleck ball towards the near post saw Etheridge gather as Sharp and Clarke looked to pounce.
In three minutes of injury-time, home goalkeeper Etheridge made two saves as United continued to push forward. He tipped over an Evans shot on the turn and from the resulting corner, a Fleck shot from the edge of the box was pushed away.
Soon after, the referee's final whistle indicated a long-trip back for 1,385 travelling fans, but only after the United players showed their appreciation.
Cardiff: Etheridge, Morrison, Ecuele Manga, Richards, Tomlin (Damour 68), Ralls, Zohore (Halford 88), Bamba, Gunnarsson, Mendez-Laing, Hoilett (Ward 79).
Unused: Peltier, Pilkington, Kennedy, Murphy.
Blades: Blackman, Stevens (Brooks 73), Fleck, O'Connell, Basham, Clarke, Sharp, Coutts, Freeman, Stearman (Wright 35), Carruthers (Evans 63).
Unused: Lundstram, Duffy, Lafferty, Eastwood.


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My "Better To Give" Campaign
Catherine Werth suggested the Hays-Caldwell Women's Center. Here's what she wrote in support of this wonderful organization:
"Hays-Caldwell Women's Center supports woman and families who are victims of abuse. The center has many services for both in-house and provides counseling for current and past situations. They are located in San Marcos, but this past year served over 70 cases of abuse in Dripping Springs alone. They have a special center for working with children and help with transitions providing on-site housing, clothing and essentials for those who must leave their domestic situation. They provide support to their clients in the hospital or in the legal system. The director, Mara, has been the core of the organization for over 20 years. They receive strong support from McCoy's. I have toured the center and been awed by all they do. When we think our life is challenging we do not need to look far to realize how blessed we are."
And musician Carey Colvin introduced me to Gina For Missing Persons.
"GINA was founded by California musician Jannel Rap, whose sister, Gina Bos (also a musician) vanished after an open mic night in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 17, 2000. Jannel tried, naturally, to find her sister but no one was interested in covering her story, so Jannel started asking her friends to profile Gina and other missing persons at their shows. That evolved into GINA Concerts and the annual Squeaky Wheel(TM) Tour.
Jannel never has found her sister, but she keeps going and in her search for Gina she has become a voice for all missing. GINA Foundation is fortunate enough to be able to say that many people have been found through GINA's combined efforts with law enforcement, the musical community, and the families of the missing.
Jannel is tiring as her search lengthens, so any support she receives is like manna from heaven for her."
Both of these organizations will be receiving a $100 donation in honor of Catherine and Carey.
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Verne Troyer unboxes his new Tesla for Christmas and takes it for a spin
By Liza Hearon
Actor Verne Troyer got a sweet new ride for Christmas, and he takes us for a spin in this video on his YouTube channel.
It's a Tesla.... Model S for Kids, by Radio Flyer. ("Ages 3 to 8... I'm 48," Troyer points out in the video.) He manages to get it out of the box and shows us its features, which are pretty sweet. You can charge the battery and plug it in, just like the adult-size Tesla.
Troyer's got a need for speed so he takes it to a scorching 6 mph.
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Okay, I didn't nod at all; I recoiled in feigned horror, if anything. But I can just imagine how horrible it must feel like to have your buffalo painting mocked by some rotund blowhard.
Friday, July 17, 2009
The Driller Killer (Abel Ferrara, 1979)
Okay, I didn't nod at all; I recoiled in feigned horror, if anything. But I can just imagine how horrible it must feel like to have your buffalo painting mocked by some rotund blowhard.
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I've heard of this movie, but never seen it.ReplyDelete
According Wikipedia, the film is public domain, so you can probably find it just about anywhere.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 22, 2009 at 8:24 AM
DK is the type of movie my wife refuses to watch...not because she abhors power tool-based horror movies, oh no, that's certainly not the case. (SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE parts 1 and 2 are regarded as major and minor masterpieces in Casa Canacorn.)ReplyDelete
It's pre-Giuliani New York City and all its gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium that cover every surface of the 1970s that freak her out.
I, on the other hand, heart my NYC when it's teeming with turnstile jumpers, aggressive "squeegeemen", ferrets, pythons, lions, and denim and leather clad garbage dwellers, crawling with facultative anaerobic organisms....just sayin'.
This film is public domain? Abel must be pissed.
She no likey the filth, eh? Yeah, I can see that.ReplyDelete
Call me slightly deranged, but I'm looking forward to seeing Slumber Party Massacre 2; I hear Crystal Bernard is in it.
Aggressive squeegeemen are still a common sight in the downtown core of my fair city.
Funny, I knew a prostitute who had "crawling with facultative anaerobic organisms" tattooed in Latin on her lower back.
Holy crap! I just watched the Slumber Party Massacre 2 trailer, and boy, is Crystal Bernard ever in it. Damn she's hot.ReplyDelete
Saw it once and really dug it, need to buy me a copy.ReplyDelete


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Economy Candy in NYC's Lower East Side is a legendary shop that that stocks a large selection of black licorice, including Kookaburra brand, which some folks view with awe! Not many people seem to know these guys sell online, at: http://www.economycandy.com
Licorice International, out of Lincoln, Nebraska, has many types of imported licorice. Their Dutch and German selections are particularly worth a try; each has its own distinctive flavor. They sell salty licorice, too, which is very much an acquired taste. If you like red licorice, they offer a very nice sampler. Order at: http://www.licoriceinternational.com
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Apple investigated by Italian "Antitrust Authority" over product warranties
Apple is under investigation by Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), Italy's "Antitrust Authority", for not complying with consumer laws that require companies operating in the country to offer free two year warranties for electronic products.
Apple, which sells its products with a one year warranty, is required under EU law to protect buyers with a minimum of two years protection on all consumer electronics, which includes its iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and iPod devices. Instead of this, Apple pushes a paid warranty service with its AppleCare service, going against regulations in Italy.
Basically, Apple is saying consumers in the European Union should pay to get a two-year warranty guaranteed by consumer laws anyway. Apple on its part, the publication claims (through a poor Google translation), says the one-year warranty is on top of warranties provided by local laws.
The AGCM has said that proceedings against Apple started three weeks ago and hopes to make a decision about what Apple will have to do with 120 days, which works out to be in late August. If Apple is found guilty, a maximum fine of €500,000 can be imposed as consumers seek civil damages against the company.
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Chan Chich Lodge
Arguably the best lodge in Belize and one of the top lodges in all of Central America, Chan Chich is set in a remote, beautiful area literally on top of a Maya ruin, with 12 rustic yet comfortable cabañas.
The cottages have thatch roofs, rich hardwood floors and furnishings, and wraparound verandas. The deluxe cabañas have king beds and huge bathrooms. Standard cabañas are similar, except with less grand baths. The lovely two-bedroom villa has two king beds, and two baths.
Just outside your door you're likely to encounter tropical birds and wild animals, possibly even jaguars. Howler monkeys welcome you with reverberating bass calls. You're more likely to see an elusive jaguar here than anywhere else.
The lodge sits smack dab in the middle of a Mayan archaeological site, and regardless of how you feel about that, Chan Chich has a stunning setting.
Due to Chan Chich's unique location on Gallon Jug Estate, they are blessed with an abundance of wildlife. Over 350 species of birds have been recorded at Chan Chich, making it one of the world's premier birding destinations – large birds, such as the Ocellated Turkey, Crested Guan and Great Curassow, hunted out in so many other places, are readily seen here as well as a myriad of other species. All five cat species – jaguar, puma, ocelot, margay and jaguarundi – are well represented with jaguars seen at the rate of about one per week, a record that is unmatched elsewhere. Tapir, both white-lipped and collared peccary, brocket and white-tailed deer can be found in great quantities as well as smaller species like tayra, fox, agoutis and kinkajou.
Expert guides lead wildlife excursions into the thousands of acres of surrounding bush and carefully maintained trails. Tour options include bird-watching treks and horseback rides to Mayan ruins that remain undisturbed.
A gorgeous pool is screened to keep out insects. Delicious meals are served in the dining room in the main lodge building, adjoining the bar.
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Take a walk back in time.
Home to a mixture of cultures and some 15,000 residents.
Stop at cafes and get a first hand look at the everyday life of northern Belizeans. Then head to the Banquitas House of Culture to get a feel for the district's history, culture and industry. They regularly host special traveling art, cultural and archeological exhibits.
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Talented forward Paolo Banchero schedules Gonzaga visit
UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 20, 2019
Paolo Banchero, one of the top recruits in the 2021 class, has scheduled a January visit to Gonzaga.
The talented 6-foot-9, 235-pound forward at Seattle's O'Dea High School tweeted that he plans to visit GU on Jan. 18-19. The Zags entertain BYU on Jan. 18.
Banchero is a five-star recruit ranked No. 4 in the 2021 class by 247sports.com. He will visit North Carolina in September before October visits to Kentucky, Duke and Tennessee.
Banchero told stockrisers.com he will also take an unofficial visit to Gonzaga on Sept. 7-8.
It wasn't clear if the Seattle native is considering other schools, but he told Hoopseen.com in July he can still visit schools closer to home while reserving official visits for longer trips. Washington is the favorite to land Banchero, according to 247sports.com's crystal ball predictions.
Banchero had 20 points and seven rebounds as O'Dea routed Mt. Spokane 70-39 in the State 3A title game last season. Banchero averaged 18.2 points and 10.3 rebounds despite missing part of the season with an injury.
Banchero considered reclassifying to 2020 but reportedly decided to remain in the 2021 class.
Gonzaga has one 2021 commitment. Kaden Perry, a 6-9 forward from Battle Ground (Washington) High, orally committed to the Zags in late June.
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Marietta's tomato sauce — made this simple way — is the best I've ever tasted. Roasting the tomatoes has a magical effect and intensifies the flavors. Though especially delicious in summer, this recipe is also just the thing when you can't find perfect fresh tomatoes. The sauce brings out the best even in a winter tomato.
- Yield
- Serves four
- 12 Roma or plum tomatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 bunch parsley
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 quarts water
- 1 tablespoon salt (for cooking the pasta)
- 1 pound dried spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 bunch fresh basil (1/2 cup chopped)
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Preparing the Tomatoes
- Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise, and place them — cut side up — in a large shallow baking dish. Salt and pepper them lightly.
- Preparing the Garlic, Parsley, and Olive Oil
- Peel and finely chop 3 cloves of garlic.
- Wash the parsley and pat dry; remove and discard the stems. Finely chop the leaves (you want about 1/2 cup.)
- Mix together the garlic, half of the parsley, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a small bowl. Using a spoon or your fingers, pat the garlic mixture on the tomatoes, and drizzle on 2 more tablespoons of the olive oil.
- Bake for 45 minutes, uncovered. The tomatoes should be mushy; if not, bake for another 10 minutes and test again.
- Cooking the Spaghetti
- After the tomatoes have baked for 30 minutes, fill a 6-quart pot about 2/3 full of water, stir in the 1 tablespoon salt, and set over high heat, covered. When the water reaches a full boil, add the spaghetti and stir. After about 10 minutes, start testing pieces of pasta every minute or so until the spaghetti feels tender but still firm.
- Pour the water and the spaghetti into a colander set in the sink. Let the pasta drain.
- Finishing the Pasta
- Melt the butter in a small pot over medium heat.
- Chop the basil leaves into small pieces.
- In a large serving bowl, mix together the remaining parsley and olive oil, the melted butter, and the basil. Add the drained spaghetti and the baked tomatoes. Using two forks, lift small batches of spaghetti until it is all coated with the oil-butter mixtue and the tomatoes are well distributed. Serve immediately.
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CHICAGO (STMW) — The remains of Urooj Khan were reinterred Monday following an autopsy of the North Side man who died from cyanide poisoning after winning a $1 million lottery jackpot.
His remains were exhumed Friday from a North Side cemetery and autopsied. The examination also involved testing organs such as the liver and stomach contents to determine whether he inhaled or ate the cyanide that killed him back in July.
On Friday afternoon, a Cook County Medical Examiner's office spokesman said the body was picked up by a funeral service which would handle reinterment.
Diane Comer, general manager of Rosehill Cemetery, said Khan's body arrived at 2:45 p.m. and was reinterred by 3 p.m. The cemetery is located at 5800 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Dr. Stephen Cina, the chief medical examiner who asked for and won a court order for the exhumation, said the further testing on the remains may help prosecutors if anyone is ever charged in Khan's death. No one has been named a suspect.
Khan's death came on the heels of winning a $1 million state lottery jackpot. Initially, his death was ruled from natural causes: hardening of the arteries. Days later, a relative contacted the medical examiner's office and said the doctor who handled the case should take a closer look.
Only an external exam was conducted in July because there was nothing to indicate his death was suspicious, Cina said.
Further toxicology tests revealed in September — weeks after he was buried — that the 46-year-old Khan had died from a lethal dose of cyanide. In November, his death was reclassified a homicide by the medical examiner's office.
In recent weeks, Khan's widow Shabana Ansari, told the Sun-Times she fully supported the exhumation. She said she hopes the follow-up exam will reveal "the truth."
"I really want them to go for it because I really want to know what exactly happened," Ansari said. "I wish God will reveal the truth — the sooner the better."
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3D Perception-based Collision-Free Robotic Leaf Probing for Automated Indoor Plant Phenotyping
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Various instrumentation devices for plant physiology study such as spectrometer, chlorophyll fluorimeter, and Raman spectroscopy sensor require accurate placement of their sensor probes toward the leaf surface to meet specific requirements of probe-to-target distance and orientation. In this work, a Kinect V2 sensor, a high-precision 2D laser profilometer, and a six-axis robotic manipulator were used to automate the leaf probing task. The relatively wide field of view and high resolution of Kinect V2 allowed rapid capture of the full 3D environment in front of the robot. The location and size of each plant were estimated by k-means clustering where "k" was the user-defined number of plants. A real-time collision-free motion planning framework based on Probabilistic Roadmaps was adapted to maneuver the robotic manipulator without colliding with the plants. Each plant was scanned from the top with the short-range profilometer to obtain high-precision 3D point cloud data. Potential leaf clusters were extracted by a 3D region growing segmentation scheme. Each leaf segment was further partitioned into small patches by a Voxel Cloud Connectivity Segmentation method. Only the patches with low root mean square errors of plane fitting were used to compute leaf probing poses of the robot. Experiments conducted inside a growth chamber mock-up showed that the developed robotic leaf probing system achieved an average motion planning time of 0.4 seconds with an average end-effector travel distance of 1.0 meter. To examine the probing accuracy, a square surface was scanned at different angles, and its centroid was probed perpendicularly. The average absolute probing errors of distance and angle were 1.5 mm and 0.84 degrees, respectively. These results demonstrate the utility of the proposed robotic leaf probing system for automated non-contact deployment of spectroscopic sensor probes for indoor plant phenotyping under controlled environmental conditions.
This is a manuscript of the article Bao, Yin, Dylan S. Shah, and Lie Tang. "3D Perception-based Collision-Free Robotic Leaf Probing for Automated Indoor Plant Phenotyping." Transactions of the ASABE (in press) (2018). DOI: 10.13031/trans.12653. Posted with permission.
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When applying for life insurance coverage, there are many things that the underwriters will review before approving an applicant for the policy. This is because the insurance carrier will want to ensure the amount of risk that it is taking on.
Because life insurance approval is based on large part on life expectancy factors, a person's age, gender, and health are all reviewed, based upon the information that they submit on the application for coverage.
If, however, an applicant has suffered certain health issues such as a heart condition or a stroke, it is probable that the underwriters will require more in-depth details.
The good news is, however, that today – due in large part to longer life expectancies, advanced medical technology, and changing life insurance standards, applicants for life insurance coverage do have many more options available to them. This means that if you have had a stroke in the past, you could still qualify for coverage – even if you have been turned down for coverage before. You could also qualify for life insurance with diabetes or term life insurance after gastric bypass surgery.
It is still a good idea, though, to work with an agency or a company that specializes in assisting those who may be considered higher risk cases. This is because these firms will typically be better positioned to locate the insurance carriers that are more apt to work with – and offer coverage to – those who have had certain types of health issues.
How Having a Stroke Can Affect Getting Life Insurance Protection
A stroke is a type of cardiovascular problem. It can have an effect on the arteries that lead to and from the brain, as well as the arteries that are within the brain itself. A stroke can occur when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain either bursts or is blocked by a blood clot.
If the brain is unable to receive the blood or oxygen that it requires due to having a stroke, its cells will begin to die off – and, if help is not sought quickly enough, the individual can suffer permanent disability or even death.
There are different types of strokes that can occur. The most common type of stroke is known as the ischemic stroke. These strokes occur due to an obstruction in a blood vessel that supplies blood to a person's brain. This obstruction may occur due to fatty deposits that build up on the walls of the blood vessels, and then when the deposits break free, clots can be formed which in turn, block blood flow to the brain.
Another type of stroke is known as a hemorrhagic stroke. This occurs when small blood vessels in the brain become weak and then burst. This is often referred to as an aneurysm. The flow of blood that is released can cause damage to the brain's cells due to the accumulation and compression on the brain's tissue.
There is also a third type of stroke. These are referred to as transient ischemic attacks or TIAs. Because a TIA is typically not as severe as a hemorrhagic or an ischemic stroke, it is often considered as a "warning" stroke.
During a TIA, an individual may experience many of the same symptoms that he or she would if they were having an ischemic stroke. However, the blood clot will only last for a short period of time, and the body manages to clear it out naturally without any significant damage. Even though the symptoms of a TIA will go away within 24 hours, it is important to seek medical attention right away, as a TIA is usually an indication that a stroke may occur in an individual within a short period.
If an applicant has experienced any of all of the above, a life insurance company will want to know more information about his or her pre-existing health condition, as this could be an indication that their health may be in danger – and in turn, it could reflect a cause for claim for the insurance carrier.
Types of Life Insurance Available To You If You Have Had a Stroke
Depending on the severity of your stroke, how long ago the stroke occurred, and how well you have recovered from the stroke, you may be able to obtain various types of life insurance coverage. These may include either term or permanent coverage.
With term life insurance, you can obtain a policy that will cover you for death benefit protection only. A permanent policy will provide you with death benefit protection, along with a cash value component that will provide you with tax-deferred savings, too.
What the Life Insurance Underwriters Will Want to Know About You If You'd Had a Stroke
There are normally extra questions you'll have to answer if you apply for a plan after going through a stroke. We've looked at applications we've done in the past and consulted with our agents to put together a sample list of things you'll be discussing with the underwriter based on your health condition.
- When did you initially suffer from a stroke?
- Have you had more than one stroke? If so, how many and when did the strokes occur?
- What are you doing to manage your lifestyle after having a stroke?
- Are you taking any prescription medication for your condition?
- Do you have any other medical conditions?
- Do you see a medical specialist for your condition?
- Have they recommended any tests?
The carrier will also want you to go through a medical exam because they need to find out if there are any other risks that aren't able to be seen from a paper application. They'll look at your heart, blood pressure, and take samples of blood and urine, and then test these at the lab.
How Much Will Your Life Insurance Policy Cost
If you are in good health, other than your stroke diagnosis, you may be able to qualify for a Standard policy class. This means that your policy would be priced in line with those who are average policyholders in your same age and gender category.
However, if your health is not in line with those who are considered to be in average condition, then it is likely that you will be placed into a Substandard policy class. In that case, the amount of your premium would be higher.
What If You Don't Qualify for Traditional Life Insurance Coverage?
You could apply for a no medical exam policy. With these plans, there is no medical examination that is required for underwriting purposes – and because of that, many people who have certain types of health issues can still qualify for coverage.
Because those who apply for these policies are typically more risky to the life insurance carrier, the premium that is charged for these policies is usually higher. However, this is another potential outlet for providing the coverage that your loved ones deserve.
Where to Get the Best Premiums for Life Insurance After a Stroke
If you're ready to see if you qualify for life insurance after a stroke, we can help. When you want to move forward, use the form on this page to get your first set of life insurance quotes.
If you need immediate assistance, we'd love it for you to call us, 888-229-7522, and let our agents show you how we can give you the best rate comparisons in the business.
We understand that you may be a bit apprehensive about applying for the coverage that you need – especially if you have been turned down in the past. But the good news is that you have many more options open to you today.


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Thank you to everyone who made Harmony Day so special this year!
Students did a wonderful job making stars for our whole school artwork. Our Year 5s worked with their kinder buddies on worry dolls. We all enjoyed a lavish Harmony Day feast thanks to our wonderful parent volunteers. Our great day finished with a whole school assembly filled with performances and speeches. Enjoy the photos below!


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Loving The Women You Are: No Matter What Age You Are:
Genesis 2:22,21So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh at that place.22The LORD God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man. 23The man said, "This is now bone of my bones, And flesh of my flesh; She shall be called Woman, Because she was taken out of Man."…
March 8th marks the opening of womens day.
A beautiful woman is not only admired for her physical appearance; she is admired for her personal qualities as well. There are many personal qualities that make a woman beautiful.
A physically attractive woman is also one who dresses modestly and graciously. A woman dressed in a modest, feminine way is very attractive. and not only gets to be attractive but also gains honor and respect from those around you.
GENEROUS HEARTt:
Have a big enough heart to be generous. Have the heart to love unconditionally, to care for many, and to share experiences when needed. Have the heart to teach someone something new, to help someone grow as a person, to sacrifice your time for a person who needs it more.
A Beautiful woman is someone who is passionate and determined to contribute her best towards her duties and goals in life through her family, and career.
Be real, especially when it comes to realising that no one is perfect. I think that being yourself is better than trying to be someone you're not or trying to be someone you know you should not be.
The above features are sure to help you in carving different facets to your personality like a girl,a daughter,a mother, a career women,a wife, and most of all a friend amalgamated into all of these.
Addiemall wishes all fasinating women out there, a amazing womenhood this 2014!


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The Real Gadget Revolution: Web on the Go
I find it amusing that there's so much buzz (some of it manufactured?) about the Amazon Kindle. The real revolution is all around us (which is what you'd expect for a revolution): it's people using smart-phones or netbooks to text each other, send email and photos, and otherwise access the Internet.
Now we have a report by the Pew Research Center which reflects pretty much what anyone taking a train or bus home can observe every day:
Cast a glance at any coffee shop, train station or airport boarding gate, and it is easy to see that mobile access to the internet is taking root in our society. Open laptops or furrowed brows staring at palm-sized screens are evidence of how routinely information is exchanged on wireless networks.
The report goes on to look at the roll that "mobile internet access" plays in various user groups. It concludes that the tech bar "has risen":
In the past, having tech gear such as broadband at home generally placed people on the cutting edge; that is no longer the case in this edition of the typology. Our new study shows that mobile connectivity is the new centerpiece of high-tech life.
[h/t ResourceShelf]
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Isn't the appeal of the kindle that its fundamentally different from these hyper connected technologies? One can sit back and read a book on a large font, non eye straining screen. Less bulk than paperbacks. Potentially with better royalty distribution directly to authors?


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I have so many ideas for Michigan weekend getaways for couples. I love the state because of its innate romantic ambiance, recreation spots, tourist attractions, and cold weather. The state is ideal for romantic dates, weekend vacation, and outings. Here are some of my suggestions for a memorable weekend getaway:
A Date In The Lake: Michigan Weekend Getaways For Couples
One of the five great lakes in North America, Lake Michigan is one of the top destinations for couples who want to spend quality time with one another. Activities in the area include fishing, boating, swimming, beach combing, skiing, para-flying and kite-flying. A new activity called dune ride attracts many visitors daily. People ride in a 4-wheel vehicle across the sand dunes. The lakes are perfect for dinner dates, leisure, and physical activities. Lovers will definitely love the area.
Nature Escapade
The state is a natural paradise. Natural wonders like the Isle Royal National Park and Tahquamenon Falls are two of the most beautiful attractions in the area. The Isle Royal is a protected wilderness zone where people can go trekking, boating, kayaking, fishing, and sightseeing. The place is known for its diverse wildlife like moose, ducks, foxes, squirrels, songbirds, eagles, woodpeckers, and a lot more. Tahquamenon Falls is one of the most breathtaking attractions in the area. It is composed of an upper fall and a lower fall. The upper fall is 50-feet high, while the lower falls are five smaller cascades. Couples can go hiking, fishing, trekking, and camping in the area. Lovers will definitely have a very romantic time since nature serves as a good backdrop for dates and getaways.
To The Winter Wonderland: Michigan Weekend Getaways For Couples
Michigan's cold climate makes it an ideal place for winter sports and recreations. Couples can still enjoy having weekend getaways during the cold months because the state has many winter parks. Lovers can spend a memorable time together at winter camps. Activities like skiing, ice fishing, photography, snowmobiling, ice skating, and playing winter sports are popular in places like Porcupine Mountains State Park, Albert Sleeper State Park, and Pando Winter Sports Park.
Modern Attractions
Aside from these natural destinations, the state is also home to many modern attractions that will surely bring information, entertainment, and enjoyment. Couples who want to spend their weekends on an informative trip should go to places like the Detroit Historical Museum. It is home to historical artifacts, artworks, and literary materials. The museum's Cadillac tower is hailed as the highest museum in the world. Other places of leisure include the MGM Grand Detroit, and the world famous Grand Hotel located on the island of Mackinac. MGM is an ideal place for gambling, entertainment, and sport activities. On the other hand, the Grand hotel is perfect for romantic dates, concerts, and honeymoons.
Lovers will never get bored in the Great Lakes State because the place is blessed with so many wonderful natural and artificial attractions. People will enjoy romantic escapades and quality time in Michigan weekend getaways for couples.


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A study tour, facilitated by UNFPA Iran, and consisting of a delegation of 17 participants from the Ministry of Health of Syria and UNFPA Syria, visited the midwifery and reproductive health programme of Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education from 25 to 29 November 2017. Dr. Mohammad Afifi from the UNFPA Arab States Regional Office (ASRO) accompanied the delegation.
Participants visited the Dornian Basic Health Care Center in the south of Tehran, the Noor-Saadat pre-marital counseling center and 2 maternity hospitals. Prominent experts from the Ministry of Health and the Iranian Red Crescent Society presented Iran's national reproductive health programme, the maternal health and the neonatal health programmes, the midwifery curriculum, as well as reproductive health in disasters.
Some members of the delegation, UNFPA Iran and UNFPA Syria met with Dr. Asadi Lari, the Acting Minister and Head of International Affairs in the Ministry of Health and Medical Education. The Head of the delegation, Dr. Reem Eskandar Al-Ateki pointed at cultural commonalities between the two countries. Stressing on the devastating crisis in Syria and the migration of health providers, Dr. Al-Ateki expressed much interest in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of Iran especially in areas of pre-marital counseling, maternal health and the experience of Iran in family planning.
Dr. Leila Joudane, UNFPA Iran Representative, and Dr. Omar Ballan, UNFPA Assistant Representative committed their support for the continuation of such exchanges, and hoped for future South-South collaborations between the 2 countries. Dr. Asadi Lari concluded the meeting on a positive note suggesting the preparation of a Plan of Action, as part of a Memorandum of Understanding in reproductive and maternal health between Iran and Syria.


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Mary Jane Leach is a composer/performer originally from Vermont who has lived in New York since the mid-1970's. She lived in Cologne, Germany, in 1989/90 as Composer in Residence at Sankt Peter Köln. Her compositions have been performed in North America, Europe, Australia, South America, and Japan. The New York Treble Singers, Shannon Peet, Bel Canto, Relâche, Bermuda Triangle, and Guy Klucevsek are among those who have performed her work. On the radio, her music has been heard on NPR, CBC (Canada), Radio Bremen, and Westdeutscher Rundfunk.
She is concerned with the total environment of a concert, visual as well as aural. Her works explore the physicality of sound, working very carefully with the timbres of instruments, creating combination, difference, and interference tones. Space is also an important concern: how sound changes when it is moved around a room. She makes hand-painted slides that are shown in pairs, to make a continuously evolving configuration. The image on the cover of "Celestial Fires" (below) is taken from one of her slides.
Mary Jane Leach as guerilla bass clarinettist
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Some things need to be kept simple and a pen is one of them. Who needs a pen with a bunch of moving parts? The SENS pen has a very minimalist design created from CNC machined anodized aircraft aluminum and consists of two solid metal parts , ink cartridge, and spring. You can also choose to have a solid wood pen stand or a vegetable tanned leather sleeve to compliment your pen.
As the phrase goes Keep It Simple Stupid K.I.S.S. and take a look at the SENS the most minimalist pen


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To the Honorable, the Judges of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County
Some years ago, one of our distinguished elder citizens complained that the present generation had lost the power of reflection; another expressed a doubt that there could any longer exist "a case of first impression", for if a sufficient search of judicial opinion were made a case in point would almost certainly be found. If such statements represented a true condition of affairs, they found no place in the mind or actions of our lately departed friend and brother, Clifford H. Robertson.
Born on a farm near Rockville of parents whose long years of honest toil and thrift had at length gained this moderate sized tract of land as their home and means of a livelihood, Mr. Robertson and his brothers and sisters were well schooled from their earliest youth in the value of self-dependence; inventiveness; industry and "the courage that gains, and the prudence that keeps what men strive for". These qualities continued to govern our brother thoughout his career as lawyer and as citizen. His inquirying mind was never satisfied merely with what men told him. His industry impelled him to search in every available place for additional information with which to test men's statements, with which to satisfy his own mind. Until thus satisfied, he spared himself neither time nor effort to discover and assemble all the pertinent facts. When his conclusions had been reached, he was adamant in his adherence to them.
Perhaps the above characteristics were never more clearly exemplified than in his long career as auditor of this Court, in which capacity he was probably best known to those present here to-day. His reports of his findings in such matters were moldels of neatness in workmanship, for he usually typed them himself, and of clarity of expression. He took the utmost pains in the performance of this duty to the Court and to the parties litigant, unmoved by favor or prejudice. Even instructions from the Bench could compel him to no more than unwilling obedience to authority on the rare occasions whne his findings failed to gain the Court's approval.
After graduating from the Rockville Academy, Mr. Robertson entered theoffice of the firm of Anderson and Bouic as a law student in accordance with the custom then prevailing, for few aspirants to the Bar had the time or the money to attend the law schools in Washington or Baltimore. His zeal, industry and ambition, together with the probity of character, immediately attracted the interest and assistance of the members of the Bar and in 1898 he was duly admitted to practice before the Courts.
During his many years of service as an Examiner in Chancery, the typewriter was introduced, and he soon acquired such dexterity on that machine that he could record testimony upon it almost as rapidly as the average stenographer can do in shorthand. His practical mind also evolved a revision of examiners' fees which remained unaltered for many years.
After serving one elective term in the Maryland House of Delegates, he formed a partnership with the late Frank Higgins. Upon the death of the latter, he continued alone in the practice of his profession during the remainder of his life, as also in an extensive fire insurance business. This latter he disposed of after he became aware of failing health.
Mr. Robertson's membership in the Montgomery County Bar Association probably began with its foundation, and he derived much satisfaction and pride out of his election to its presidency --- years ago, after it had been re-organized into the virile and effective organization which it has become. He also esteemed his membership in the Rotary Club of Rockville. Most important in his life was his loyalty to the local Baptist Church. While his independence of thought sometimes forced him into temporary disagreement in that as well as in other fields of activity, he was always ready, as member and as a Trustee, to place at the disposal of the churchof his choice his sound judgment and practical wisdom.
In his domestic life, he early formed an attachment for Miss Lillian Keiser of the prominent Bethesda family of that name, but it was only after he had acquired complete ownership of a home for her that he invited her to enter into the life partnership in which they enjoyed mutual happiness until her death in 1942.
On September 30, he passed away quietly in his home of a heart ailment of some month's duration. His son, Aldis C., who had married and founded a business career elsewhere was able to be with his father during the last few weeks of his life. The faithful daughter, Miss Elizabeth, a teacher in the Montgomery County schools, continued to the end her devoted and affectionate care of him.
To these, his son and daughter, we extend our sincere condolences.
Be it resolved, therefore, that this memorial to our esteemed brother be spread upon the minutes of the current term of this Court and that copies be sent to his family.
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Rhubarb Jam
Master this recipe the first time you make it, and play with it every time after that. Tame the natural sourness of rhubarb by adding more sugar for sweetness or more vinegar for extra bite. Add a chile pepper for heat, or fresh herbs instead of ginger for an altogether different flavor.
Smear jam on Fresh Thyme Crackers, Aunt Norma's Biscuits, toast, grilled chicken or fish, or your favorite sandwiches.
Yield: about 1 cup, Prep time: 10 minutes, Cook time: 30 minutes
6 ribs fresh rhubarb
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
Prep your ingredients: Clean and chop your rhubarb. Mince the red onion. Cut 3 slices off the fresh ginger root.
In a sauté pan combine the rhubarb, red onion, sugar, vinegar, fresh ginger, and season with salt and pepper. Turn to medium heat and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally so nothing burns or sticks to the bottom.
Once all the ingredients have broken down and come together, and there is minimal moisture in the pan, remove the ginger and let the jam cool. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
Store in an air-tight container in your refrigerator. Spoon onto homemade crackers just before serving and top with a few leaves of fresh thyme.


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Flight (2012 Film)
A flight simulator is a system that is supposed to give the customers the feeling of flying an actual plane. Prompt notifications guarantee current flight standing, instant fare drops, superb reductions, instant refunds and rebook options, price comparisons and lots of extra attention-grabbing options. SouthJet Flight 227 flies inverted overhead in the midst of its emergency touchdown. Many of the features I mentioned above can be found in different simulators as properly, but in my view, the Professional Flight Simulator does the best job of constructing your flying experience life-like.
Additionally, with Pro Flight Simulator, you'll not want to worry about weather conditions throwing a wrench in your plans. A global air flight booking is achieved both through the airline's workplace or by means of the journey brokers. In case you are interested by buying a flight from Heathrow to Boston and back and your main aim is saving cash, a journey agent may not be your finest bet.
Though there may be no guarantees, in case your flights are cancelled or modified by your airline, a travel agent may be much more likely to have the ability to prepare a suitable alternate flight than you would be capable to by yourself – especially on short notice. They can spot potential problems and enable you avoid them, which will help guarantee your flight goes easily.
With flight software a pilot can get in beneficial expertise at a fraction of the cost. MakeMyTrip is India's main player for flight bookings, and have a dominant place in the home flights sector. In relation to navy training the selection of utilizing an reasonably priced flight simulator makes more sense especially with regards to getting follow on a multimillion dollar aircraft.
Over the years flight simulators have change into increasingly real looking, and as everyone knows, within the realm of virtual reality, the more real looking, the higher. Plenty of other residence-primarily based flight simulators have surfaced available in the market lately. There's another good reason to consider reserving your flight with a travel agent once you're planning a trip.


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Economic diplomacy
Paris, February 25, 2015
Within the framework of economic diplomacy, M. Laurent Fabius, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, has appointed three special representatives for economic relations with Canada, South Africa and Australia.
M. Jean-Paul Herteman, Chairman and CEO of the Safran Group since 2011, has been appointed special representative for economic relations with Canada. Safran has nearly 1,200 employees in Canada in seven companies, including three industrial sites in Quebec and Ontario. M. Herteman will use his expertise to strengthen our economic relations with Canada.
M. Robert Hue, former Chairman of the Senate's France-South Africa Friendship Group, has been appointed special representative for relations with South Africa. M. Robert Hue, who is very familiar with South Africa, will be responsible for strengthening our bilateral strategic partnership, notably by fostering trade between our two countries in the energy, transport and agrifood sectors.
Mr Ross McInnes has been appointed special representative for relations with Australia. Mr McInnes, who has dual French and Australian citizenship, is due to take over as chairman of Safran in April 2015. As a special representative, he will use his knowledge of Australia to strengthen our bilateral trade and promote France's attractiveness to Australian investors.
These are all voluntary positions./.


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Most country clubs pride themselves on their member-guest tournaments. But did you ever wonder what it takes to host such an event? At Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, they hold one of the finest, and biggest in the country. This year's Invitational included an Argentinian themed barbecue staffed by servers dressed in classic Argentinian fashions.
Superlatives flowed from members and guests. Gushing adjectives like fantastic, unbelievable, incredible were the words of the day. "I came as a guest last year and joined the club this year so that I could participate every year moving forward," says member Jeff Day. "It is just fantastic. I've been to many and this is by far the best member-guest I have ever experienced." Membership Director Allison Garber reports that the club added 6 new members to its roster who participated this year as guests.
"The Invitational at our club has taken on paramount significance," according to General Manager Tom Hurley. "We close down all three championship courses for three days in response to the demand. This year we had nearly 300 participants!"
Fiddler's tries to anticipate everything. One guest who partied a bit too much was driven home in the club's brand new custom Sprinter van. According to Clubhouse Manager Michael Nyerges, "Our philosophy regarding all participants is that 'the answer is always yes, now what is the question?'" One example is a guest who requested a beer not typically stocked at the club. A case was delivered to the guest's locker within minutes.
Director of Golf Mat Kent says, "As soon as we concluded our 2016 Invitational we began planning for 2017. It is truly a team effort between our golf department, our culinary team and our events staff." Each year the Fiddler's staff sets out to improve upon what is already a highly regarded event. It takes a staff of more than 200 to deliver this best in class experience.
For the first time in 2017, registration for the Invitational was conducted online in real time. "All members receive an equal shot at getting in," says Kent. "For those who were traveling, they had an assistant or family member log in and sign them up." With nearly 300 players and 60 plus matches to track, the golf staff got little rest. And while there was a spritz in the early hours of Day 1, mother nature helped to make the event a big hit.
Chef Michael Weisshaupt put it this way, "There are winners and losers in the golf tournament, but the 2017 Invitational was win-win all around. We wowed them again and that's what we aim to do at Fiddler's. It's really great to see them enjoy themselves and that's what drives my team."
The club introduced a branded craft beer this year, called 'Fiddler's Elbrew.' It was a big hit. "The food is just amazing," said member Paul Gillard. "They have really outdone themselves."
Director of Events Annette Ruiz said, "Each member and guest has a different reason for coming. Many use this to catch up with old friends or to reciprocate to their guest. Others love the competition. The common denominator is that they all love the camaraderie." Member Dr. Nick Molinaro raved, "The stag night was epic! Between the drinks, the hand rolled cigars, the night golf, ping pong and cornhole, I didn't want to go home."
In the end, 20 teams made it to the shootout, with the team of 25-year member Robert Cappy and guest Chad Bonn emerging victorious.


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Groups and Retreats at Forsyth KOA
We are conveniently located on I-75 only 20 miles North of Macon and 60 miles South of Atlanta. Our Rally Center Area of the Park allows your Group to be conveniently grouped together and close to the Rally Center for your group gatherings.
We have a nice "Rally Center" your group can use for get-to-gathers. Your Group Leader can "tentatively" block out a certain number of sites for your Group and then each individual can call to book and pay for their own reservation. We will hold the "block" of reservations up to 4 days prior to your arrival date. We also have a couple of gazabos for your use.


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We appreciate your selection of The Gumbo Tour!
Just like gumbo has a lot of good stuff in the pot. Come tour with us and get a taste of what we've got. Experience our Gumbo Tour by the Cup (3hrs - @ $35.00/person) or by the Bowl (5hrs. - @$75.00/person).


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If like us, you find there's always extra, unaccounted-for people to buy last-minute presents for, then worry not. Simply follow our guide to the best gifts to stock up on for all emergency gifting, and you'll be laughing all the way to Boxing Day.
The Last-Minute Attendee
We've all been there a million times over during the festive season: the last-minute out-of-towner/distant cousin/friend-of-a-friend-of-a-friend who suddenly finds themselves squeezed in round your table come Christmas. In the interests of being prepared, it never hurts to have a spare gift or three stashed up your sleeves for just such an occasion. But what to get someone you, at best, vaguely know, or at worst, someone you've never met? The answer is, of course, that universal elixir – the gift of good sleep – something we guarantee every single person needs more of. Depending on how glad you are to see them, we suggest shelling out on This Work's Dream Big, which contains a full-size sample of the brand's bestselling (and frankly, magical) Deep Sleep Pillow Spray. If it's just a token something you're after, try The Big Bang, which contains a pocket-sized blend of the same dreamy lavender, camomile, vetivert sleep blend as well as a sumptuous eye mask.
The In-Laws
We will always be of the persuasion that scented candles are a welcome and luxurious gift to receive, and Christmas time is no exception. The ideal present to take to your in-laws, a good candle will not only imbue their space with soft, flickering (flattering) light and heavenly scent, they somehow dissipate seasonal stress pretty swiftly too. Plus, as you can point out, the empty glasses make the perfect pots for planting succulents or housing erroneous bits and bobs, making them the gift that keeps on giving. For an all-round crowd pleaser look no further than Byredo Burning Rose Scented Candle or Aromatherapy Associates Relax Candle. If minis are your thing we like Malin & Goetz The Vices Votive Set with its trio of addictive fragrances.
The New Year's Eve Host
Consider yourself a thoughtful guest if you arrive at your host's party clutching either of the following gifts: Cowshed's Reviving Bath & Body Oil Trio, Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Bath & Shower Oil or Susanne Kaufmann St. John's Wort Bath. As all three are practically guaranteed to induce a semi-comatose state of relaxation, they're perfect for the frazzled host post-party. If you want to put a smile on your host's face, then a bottle of Aesop's Post-Poo Drops is just the thing.
The Furry Friend
Never let it be said we leave anyone out when it comes to good gifting. Get on the right side of the four-legged friend in your life by giving them the chance to smell as good as their human counterparts. Infused with sweet-smelling neroli extract, and natural botanicals and amino acids to cleanse and perfume even the dirtiest of dogs, Malin & Goetz's Dog Shampoo is a must-have. Likewise, Aesop's Animal Wash is gentle enough to use on sensitive skins, and scents fur with a minty fresh fragrance that will outlast several muddy walks.
Present-buying isn't real present-buying without slipping a little something in your basket for yourself, and seeing as choosing fragrance for anyone else seems to be fraught with difficulty and indecision, that's exactly what we suggest you plump for. If you're in the market for something ultra-covetable and as citrusy as it is smoky, then opt for Byredo's Gypsy Water; if you fancy a spritz that's going to dial up the drama on your festive night out then Tom Ford's iconic Black Orchid is the way to go. You could of course really treat yourself by choosing Acqua di Parma's Colonia Gift Set, which allows you to layer a gorgeous veil of verbena, Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang on to your skin. Go on, you deserve it…