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Apple Cheese Dijon Delight
As families spend more time at home, Americans are finding comfort in recipes made using bread. In addition to the comforting flavor, this trend provides valuable nutritional benefits. As a part of many healthy eating plans, bread and pasta are nutritionist approved and provide nutrients needed for healthy aging such as B vitamins, magnesium, selenium, iron, folate and fiber.
Try this tasty recipe for Apple Cheese Dijon Delight, which is not only packed with grains but is also under 500 calories. Find more recipe ideas at GrainFoodsFoundation.org.
Watch video to see how to make this recipe!
Apple Cheese Dijon Delight
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yield: 1 sandwich
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 slices honey oatmeal bread
- 6 thin slices Granny Smith apple
- 2 slices Brie cheese
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 slices deli turkey
- nonstick cooking spray
- Spread Dijon mustard on one bread slice.
- Layer apple slices, Brie cheese slices, cheddar cheese slices and turkey slices.
- Spray panini press or grill with nonstick cooking spray. Add sandwich and grill each side 2-3 minutes.
Source: Grain Foods Foundation
Savor the Season with Delicious, Decorative Cheese Boards
5 tips to create holiday meal centerpieces
(Family Features) A cheese board, plate or course can be a delightful way to savor the season with family and friends, bringing together a medley of tastes and textures.
This year, try serving up a board with real, quality cheeses that also set a celebratory tone with these tips from the experts at Real California Milk, representing California's dairy farm families.
Mix it up. When selecting cheeses, create a range of flavors and textures from soft to hard and mild to sharp, and even pungent varieties. Consider these examples:
- A bloomy rind cheese such as Brie, Camembert or Formagella
- A soft or washed-rind cheese like Teleme or Crescenza
- A semi-firm cheese such as Gouda, St. George or toma
- A very hard cheese such as dry jack, aged Gouda or aged white cheddar
- A highly flavorful or pungent cheese such as blue or flavored jack
Add contrast. Flavorful breads thinly sliced or broken into smaller pieces can enhance contrast in both flavor and texture. For a simple solution, try serving breadsticks as part of this California Continental Cheese Board alongside Brie, toma and pepper jack cheeses.
Be patient (but not too patient). Aged cheeses should be allowed time to come to room temperature. Larger pieces typically take 1-2 hours for the full flavor to develop. However, fresh cheeses should be treated like milk, so don't allow them to sit out for more than a short time.
Use simple additions. Enhance your cheese plates with olives, nuts or fruit to add flavor and texture. For example, pears go well with blue cheese, Gouda and toma; olives accompany white cheddar and pepper jack; walnuts fit with Gouda and dry jack; and dried cranberries pair nicely with cheddar, blue cheese and mushroom jack in this Red, White and Blue Cheese Board.
Consider portions. Estimate 1-1 1/2 ounces of each cheese per person. If you plan to serve three or more cheeses, consider decreasing the amount to 1 ounce (or less) of each cheese per person.
To find a variety of Real California cheeses at a store near you, visit the product locator at realcaliforniamilk.com.
California Continental Cheese Board
Recipe courtesy of Real California Milk
- 1-2 ounces California Brie cheese per person
- 1-2 ounces California toma cheese per person
- 1-2 ounces California pepper jack cheese per person
- walnuts
- breadsticks
- fresh herbs
- On cheese plate, arrange cheeses, almonds, crackers and cherry tomatoes.
Red, White and Blue Cheese Board
Recipe courtesy of Real California Milk
- 1-2 ounces California cheddar cheese per person
- 1-2 ounces California blue cheese per person
- 1-2 ounces California mushroom jack cheese per person
- walnuts
- dried cranberries
- crackers
- fresh apple slices
- On cheese plate, arrange cheeses, walnuts, cranberries, crackers and apple slices.
Source: Real California Milk
Fuss-Free Holiday Recipe Inspiration
(Family Features) Hosting holiday dinners can be stressful, even for the most seasoned home cooks. Between gift giving, cookie baking, home decorating and more, there's often little time left to think through a festive feast for a hungry crowd of family and friends.
While the main entree and dessert are usually the first courses to be accounted for when planning, seasonal appetizers and sides can set your spread apart. Perfect for intimate gatherings or larger parties, a simple app like Cranberry Walnut and Brie Bites, filled with ingredients like Willow Tree Classic Chicken Salad and creamy Brie cheese, can leave guests anxiously awaiting the rest of the meal.
Round out your menu with must-have sides like potatoes. For example, a traditional French dish like Dauphinoise Potatoes are easy to make and feature a homemade butter and garlic sauce, thinly sliced potatoes and rich Gruyere cheese.
Once the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over, however, one of the last things many hosts want to do is cook another big meal. With an option like Willow Tree Chicken Pies, you can skip the hassle and get a meal on the table quickly.
For more easy hosting ideas and recipes, visit willowtreefarm.com.
Cranberry Walnut and Brie Bites
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Servings: 12-16
- 2 packages (17 ounces each) puff pastry
- 1 bag (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup sugar, plus additional, to taste
- 1 orange or lemon, zest only, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons water
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 container (7 1/2 ounces) Willow Tree Classic Chicken Salad
- 4 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 48 pieces
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
- Heat oven to 375° F.
- Thaw puff pastry sheets according to package instructions. Once thawed, unfold into thirds.
- Cut each third into 12 equal squares to make 48 squares.
- Grease two mini muffin tins; press each puff pastry square into muffin cup.
- Bake 8-10 minutes; remove from oven and press center of each cup in with end of wooden spoon.
- While puff pastry is baking, prepare cranberry sauce. Add bag of cranberries into saucepan. In pan over low heat, combine sugar, one strip orange or lemon zest and water; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and cranberries are soft, about 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium and cook until cranberries burst, about 12 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add sugar, salt and pepper, to taste; let cool slightly and reserve.
- Fill center of each puff pastry cup with chicken salad, 1/2 teaspoon cranberry sauce and one piece Brie cheese.
- Bake 5-7 minutes, until Brie is melted.
- Top with chopped walnuts and minced sage. Serve warm.
Dauphinoise Potatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30-45 minutes
Servings: 1
- 8 ounces potatoes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 ounce Gruyere cheese, for garnish
- salt
- pepper
- Heat oven to 350° F.
- Peel and finely slice potatoes.
- Add butter to saucepan and melt. Finely mince garlic and add to saucepan; saute gently until garlic is pale golden color.
- Add cream to saucepan and bring to rapid simmer but do not boil.
- In oven-safe dish, arrange slices of potato in even layers.
- Pour warm cream over potatoes slowly, allowing to seep between layers without overflowing dish.
- Top generously with sliced Gruyere cheese and place in oven, 30-45 minutes per portion. When done, potatoes should be golden-brown on top, bubbling at edges and a knife should slide easily into center.
Note: Recipe can be multiplied for additional servings.
Photo courtesy of Getty Images (Dauphinoise Potatoes)
Source: Willow Tree
Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining Tips
(Family Features) The holiday season is meant for spending quality time with friends and family, not stressing out over hosting. With some simple tips, you can cut down on hectic preparations while creating a memorable holiday full of food and fun guests can savor.
Consider these suggestions from the entertaining experts at Real California Milk:
Plan Ahead
Heading into your seasonal soiree with a plan in place can help avoid snafus. Make a shopping list of ingredients and decorations. Then put together a schedule a few days prior to the event to cover last-minute preparations.
Elevate Holiday Classics
Elevating classic appetizers is a simple way to savor the season. A trend on the rise, the Grazing Table starts with the table as the canvas, adds elements of the traditional cheese board then takes it to the next level with an arrangement of appetizers or brunch dishes and seasonal decor. Another way to lift your holiday spread is using high-quality, authentic ingredients like Real California Milk cheeses, made with milk from California dairy farm families, which are key ingredients in this Sweet Citrus and Spice Cheese Board.
Prepare Dishes and Decorations in Advance
Preparing for guests can be one of the most time-consuming aspects of hosting. Decorating at least a day ahead and setting the table the night before, for example, can help minimize stress. Welcome guests with holiday cheer and trendy decor like a virtual yule log made of melting cheese, complete with holiday music.
For more holiday inspiration and recipes like antipasto skewers and yogurt-pesto dip, queso fundido and cheese logs and bundts, visit realcaliforniamilk.com/recipes.
Grazing Table
- Toma cheese, sliced
- natural almonds
- prosciutto
- salami
- Real California aged cheddar, sliced
- Real California burrata cheese
- olive oil
- herbs
- blue cheese
- Real California braided marinated string cheese
- dry salami, sliced
- premade antipasto skewers
- yogurt pesto dipping sauce
- Real California aged Gouda
- brie cheese
- Real California cheese log
- Real California cheese bundts
- dry jack cheese
- sweet red piquante peppers
- green California olives
- premade Real California queso fundido
- breadsticks
- tortilla chips
- dark chocolate sea salt caramels
- dried citrus, such as oranges and lemons
- artisan bread, sliced
- On large board, plate or tray, arrange sliced toma cheese, almonds, prosciutto, salami and aged cheddar. In center, place burrata cheese and top with olive oil and herbs.
- On separate small plate, place blue cheese; crumble.
- On medium board, arrange braided string cheese and dry salami slices.
- On serving platter, arrange antipasto skewers around bowl of yogurt pesto dipping sauce.
- On separate small cheese board, place Gouda, brie cheese and cheese log.
- On slate, arrange cheese bundts. On separate plate, place dry jack cheese.
- In separate bowls, place piquante peppers and green olives.
- Arrange boards, plates, bowls and skillet of queso fundido on table, as desired.
- Fill blank spaces on table with breadsticks, tortilla chips, dark chocolate sea salt caramels, dried oranges, dried lemons and bread slices. Add floral arrangements and holiday decor for finishing touches. Complete table with cheese knives and spreaders.
Sweet Citrus and Spice Cheese Board
- Real California brie cheese
- black olives
- green olives
- dried oranges, sliced
- Real California pepper jack cheese sliced
- almonds
- raspberries
- blackberries
- Real California burrata cheese
- honey, for garnish
- fresh herbs, for garnish
- To assemble cheese board: On large board, plate or tray, arrange brie cheese, olives, dried orange slices, sliced pepper jack cheese and almonds.
- On smaller board, arrange raspberries and blackberries around burrata cheese placed in center of board. Garnish cheese with honey and fresh herbs. Place smaller board into empty space on larger board.
Appetizers for Easy Entertaining
(Family Features) When it comes time to entertain family and friends, it's important to have a few simple, warm appetizers and small plates at the ready. Plan your menu with recipes that can be prepped ahead of time and popped in the oven when guests arrive. It can make hosting easier and more enjoyable.
A versatile ingredient that can enhance your favorite sweet and savory recipes, Musselman's Apple Butter is more than just a spread. It's made the old-fashioned way for perfect texture and a rich apple-cinnamon flavor, giving parties and get-togethers a unique taste in recipes like these Apple Brie Bites and Apple Butter Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp.
Find more appetizers ideal for entertaining at musselmans.com.
Apple Butter Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Servings: 10
- 3/4 cup Musselman's Apple Butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 10 pieces bacon
- 10 extra-large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Heat oven to 400° F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In medium-sized skillet over medium heat, add apple butter, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, salt and paprika. Whisk until mixture is thick and cooked down by half, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- In large skillet over medium heat, add bacon slices and cook until browned but still flexible. Remove from pan and drain on paper towel-lined plate.
- Wrap one bacon slice around each shrimp, secure with toothpick and place onto prepared baking sheet.
- Once all shrimp have been wrapped, baste tops with apple butter mixture.
- Bake 5 minutes then flip and baste other side of shrimp. Bake another 5 minutes. Continue to flip and baste shrimp (2 minutes each time) until shrimp is fully cooked. Do not overcook as glaze can burn. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.
Apple Brie Bites
Servings: 24
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 5 ounces Brie cheese
- 1/2 cup Musselman's Apple Butter
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- Heat oven to 400° F. Grease mini muffin pan.
- Press seams of puff pastry sheet together. Cut sheet into quarters then each quarter into six pieces.
- Use rolling pin to flatten each piece of pastry into square shape. Place one square into each muffin cup.
- Put 1/2 teaspoon brie, 1 teaspoon apple butter and 1/2 teaspoon chopped pecans into each muffin cup.
- Bake 13-15 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
Brighten Up Your Brunch Menu
(Family Features) Waking up early is hardly anyone's favorite thing to do, especially on the weekends. Instead of planning an elaborate menu for brunch with family and friends, keep your plans simple and hit that snooze button. Transform a favorite recipe with new, inspired ingredients instead of traditional brunch fare.
Try putting a twist on a classic breakfast by opting for Maple Leaf Farms Duck Bacon instead of pork bacon. It's thick-cut, ready to cook and perfect for pairing with eggs, pastries or fruit. With a hearty taste and texture and 57 percent less fat than traditional pork bacon, duck bacon can satisfy hungry, waiting guests and give them a tasty start to their weekend.
This brunch recipe for Duck Bacon and Brie Cheese Stuffed French Toast can be thrown together in an instant with mouthwatering ingredients. The addition of duck bacon adds a unique flavor and wow-factor that can leave guests asking for more.
Find more brunch recipes and information about cooking with duck at mapleleaffarms.com.
Duck Bacon and Brie Cheese Stuffed French Toast
Recipe courtesy of Chef Ben Vaughn on behalf of Maple Leaf Farms
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
- Butter, for coating pan
- 4 large eggs
- dash of salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ounce bourbon
- 8 slices day-old sourdough bread
- 8 ounces Brie cheese
- 12 slices Maple Leaf Farms Duck Bacon, cooked crispy
- 8 tablespoons melted butter, for topping
- maple syrup, for topping
- powdered sugar, for topping
- Heat oven to 375° F. Butter baking sheet well.
- In small bowl, beat eggs with salt, sugar, milk, vanilla and bourbon. Pour into flat-bottomed dish.
- Submerge all bread slices in dish to soak up some of egg mixture. Work in batches, if necessary. Turn with spatula and soak other side. Do not soak too long or bread will be too saturated and difficult to handle. Gently transfer four soaked bread slices to prepared baking sheet.
- Place 2 ounces cheese on each slice. Add three slices crispy bacon on top of each cheese portion.
- Top with another soaked bread slice. Press filled bread together firmly.
- Place baking sheet in oven; bake 15-20 minutes, turning after 8-10 minutes to brown both sides.
- Serve immediately with melted butter, maple syrup and powdered sugar.
Source: Maple Leaf Farms
Enhance Your Easter with Ham
(Family Features) From the breakfast nook to the dinner table, an Easter meal isn't complete without a delicious ham for guests to enjoy and share. Whether you're serving up a casual brunch, an early dinner or a formal holiday feast, an easy-to-prepare spiral ham is the perfect centerpiece for any meal occasion.
Perfectly cooked and hand trimmed, Smithfield spiral sliced hams make holiday entertaining quick and effortless, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family and friends.
For an added twist that will truly impress your guests, try any of Smithfield's exceptional flavor offerings, like the Baked Apple Spice Spiral Sliced Ham, part of the premium Smokehouse Reserve line. You'll also delight family and friends with flavors like Salted Caramel, Pecan Praline, Brown Sugar and Crunchy Glaze.
Serve up any leftovers as-is or easily incorporate them into an array of tasty dishes for brunch, lunch or dinner the next day. Try this Leftover Ham and Bacon Hash for a quick at-home brunch dish or use in an easy appetizer like Ham and Brie Crostini.
With flavor this easy, this could be your most delicious Easter yet. For more Easter recipe inspiration, visit Smithfield.com.
Leftover Ham and Bacon Hash
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds yellow potatoes, diced
- 8 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
- 1 1/2 cups Smithfield Anytime Favorites Cubed Ham or Smithfield Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Ham, cooked
- 4 slices Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon, cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2/3 cup jarred roasted red pepper, drained and roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 2-3 eggs, fried or poached to preference (optional)
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- Heat oven to 425° F. In large bowl, whisk together mustard, oil, salt and pepper until combined. Add potatoes and mushrooms, and toss to coat.
- Spread potato mixture evenly onto two lightly oiled or nonstick, rimmed baking pans and roast in oven 35-40 minutes, or until potatoes and mushrooms have started to brown, stirring halfway through cooking. Add any leftover bacon or ham to mixture and stir.
- Add in roasted peppers to oven-safe serving casserole (if desired) and top with cheese. Bake additional 10-15 minutes, or until cheese has softened and begun to melt. Top hash with eggs, if desired, and sliced basil.
Ham and Brie Crostini with Fig Jam
- 1 French baguette (10-12 ounces), sliced on bias, 1/4-inch thick (about 24 pieces)
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 pound Smithfield Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Ham, cut into 24 pieces
- 9 ounces Brie cheese, sliced and cut into 24 pieces
- 1/4 cup fig jam
- Heat oven to 400° F.
- Lightly brush both sides of baguette slices with oil and place slightly spaced on rimmed baking pans. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned and crisp.
- Top each slice with ham and Brie; bake additional 5-8 minutes, or until Brie has just started to melt.
- Top each crostini with fig jam and serve warm.
Source: Smithfield
Entertaining with Ease
Impress guests with elegant appetizers
(Family Features) Bringing an element of elegance to your holiday celebration is easy when you start with party-pleasing ingredients, and great tasting food often starts with dairy. Foods like milk, cheese and yogurt not only enhance the flavor and texture of dishes everyone loves, but they also add high-quality nutrients to support the health and wellbeing of your guests.
Each of these recipes features a different variety of cheese as the essential ingredient for success. These decadent, elegant apps, which can be prepared in minutes, are sure to be party favorites. Find more ideas for serving up an elegant, yet simple menu your guests will love at MilkMeansMore.org.
Holiday Baked Brie
Recipe created by Foxes Love Lemons on behalf of United Dairy Industry of Michigan
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 14 minutes
Servings: 8
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- 1 Brie round (8 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
- crackers or toasted bread
- Heat oven to 350° F.
- In large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook 8-10 minutes, or until deep golden brown, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper; remove from heat.
- Place Brie on parchment paper-lined rimmed baking pan; drizzle with honey. Transfer to oven and bake 5-7 minutes, or until inside of cheese is softened, but outside remains intact.
- Transfer Brie to serving platter; top with pomegranate arils, pistachios and mushrooms. Serve immediately with crackers or bread.
Butternut Squash Queso Dip
Recipe created by Rachel Cooks on behalf of Milk Means More
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 10
- 12 ounces butternut squash puree, frozen
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 finely diced red onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 ounces) petite diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- Place unwrapped squash in microwave safe bowl and heat in microwave 5 minutes at 50 percent power, or until thawed.
- In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 4-5 minutes, or until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add squash, tomatoes, cumin and chili powder, and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and add cheese. Stir until melted and serve immediately.
Parmesan Crisps with Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato
Recipe created by Art From My Table on behalf of Milk Means More
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
- 6 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 8 basil leaves
- 8 sun-dried tomatoes, jarred
- Heat oven to 375° F.
- On baking sheet, make eight flat circles out of 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese each. Bake cheese 5 minutes, or until just beginning to turn golden.
- Using metal spatula, remove crisps from pan immediately, placing on rack or plate to cool.
- Place vinegar and sugar in small saucepan and boil until mixture is reduced to about 1/4 cup and is thickened.
- Top each crisp with 1 fresh basil leaf and 1 sun-dried tomato. Drizzle balsamic reduction over top.
Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Recipe created by The Lemon Bowl on behalf of Milk Means More
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24
- 24 large mushrooms, stemmed and reserved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 can artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
- 2 cups crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- 1 pinch minced scallions
- Heat oven to 350° F and place mushroom caps in single layer on baking sheet lined with foil.
- Mince reserved mushroom stems and heat olive oil in large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and mushroom stems to pan along with salt and pepper. Saute 2-3 minutes, or until mushrooms are softened. Add spinach and artichoke hearts to pan and cook until heated through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and place mixture in large mixing bowl. Stir in feta cheese and onion. Adjust seasoning, to taste.
- Using small cookie scoop, add 2 tablespoons filling to each mushroom cap. Bake mushrooms 20-25 minutes, or until mushroom caps are softened. Sprinkle with chili flakes and minced scallions to serve.
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Deborah Meier, Libertarian?
Robert Pondiscio of Democracy Prep writes again to Deborah Meier today.
Dear Deborah,
One of the joys of sharing this space with you is how often you surprise me, acknowledging last week, for example, that in some ways you are "exceedingly conservative." Who'd have thought it? One of the fascinations of education for me is the ways in which policy and practice can challenge our ideologies. My liberal credentials were in pretty good order until I became a South Bronx schoolteacher. As I have argued since, progressive means may not be the best way to achieve progressive ends.
An education manifesto crossed my desk last week and perhaps yours, too. As I read the following words, I thought you might agree with them: "To some, accountability means government-imposed standards and testing, like the Common Core State Standards, which advocates believe will ensure that every child receives at least a minimally acceptable education. Although well-intentioned, their faith is misplaced," the missive continued.
"True accountability comes not from top-down regulations but from parents financially empowered to exit schools that fail to meet their child's needs. Parental choice, coupled with freedom for educators, creates the incentives and opportunities that spur quality. The compelled conformity fostered by centralized standards and tests stifles the very diversity that gives consumer choice its value."
I'm pretty sure you share the author's take on the limits of "government-imposed standards." How about parents empowered to vote with their feet? As a lifetime champion of democratically led small schools, I can easily imagine your model growing when parents are free to choose their child's school, and thriving when freed from operational standards and mandates.
These words were from an open letter in the National Review over the signature of leaders of the Cato Institute, the Friedman Foundation, the Heartland Institute, the Center for Education Reform, and others.
I'm strongly biased toward school choice. I defer deeply to parental prerogative. Wonks can argue until they're blue in the face whether it "works," but that's sometimes beside the point. I picked my daughter's school; I want you to be able to choose yours. Choice is an intrinsic good. Yet the authors' call found me bumping up against the limits of my orthodoxy.
Why am I not quite ready to act upon the argument that choice, not standards, is the best guarantee of excellence? Part of it is my own experience. I taught in the lowest-performing school in New York City's lowest-performing district. There was choice available to the families we served. The original South Bronx KIPP Academy was a few blocks away. There were other charter schools and good Catholic schools, too. In my school, meanwhile, our principal knew all the families by name, spoke fluent Spanish, and parents appreciated that we were respectful and nice to the kids. Our motto was written in big, bold letters on the playground wall: "Job Number One: Keep Everyone Safe!" Job Number Two, directly under it, read "Get a Good Education."
Those were the de facto standards that arose at my school. One hundred percent of our students were safe. Sixteen percent could read on grade level.
Safety is a legitimate, defensible choice. But if I'm candid, I must confess I was often disappointed with the education choices my students' families made. When it was time to choose a middle school, most of my families chose the not-very-good middle school across the street simply because it was closest and therefore safest. One year a nearby school on New York City's list of "persistently dangerous schools" was suddenly a popular choice. When I asked why, it turned out that at a parent information meeting, a school official promised every student would get a laptop computer.
My friend Kathleen Porter-Magee followed up with a piece at the Fordham Institute's Common Core Watch blog arguing that choice and standards need each other. "Critics are right when they argue that not all parents want the kind of no-excuses, data-driven instruction that has become the norm," she argues. In Washington, D.C., she notes, "there are real choices: Montessori charters, Catholic charters, Hebrew immersion, Reggio Emilia, No Excuses, and on. All are held accountable to the same standards, but real innovation is not only possible—it is encouraged and thriving. In fact, that innovation is possible not in spite of the standards but because of them."
I don't love standards; I'm a curriculum guy. But I'm inclined to agree with Kathleen. At the risk of sounding paternalistic, the opportunity for fraud, abuse, and yes, profiteering seems too great. Having standards to which all publicly funded schools are held accountable doesn't strike me as an undue burden.
My friend Andrew Coulson of the Cato Institute, one of the authors of the letter in the National Review, argues persuasively that "markets have proven more effective than mandates" in improving outcomes for low-income children. He cites the example of the small, private schools that have sprung up in desperately poor parts of India, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and elsewhere as documented in his own research and James Tooley's fascinating book, The Beautiful Tree.
I have insisted I'm invested only in outcomes, not systems, so I should simply favor what seems likely to achieve the best results for the most kids. But I find myself reluctant to advocate for a standards-less system. Look, I want kids to learn how to read. As I quipped to Andrew, I don't want to be the one to say, "Too bad, kid. Your parents chose badly. I'll tell you how the free market works as soon as you're done cutting my lawn."
Tell me where you place yourself on these issues, Deb. You clearly are uncomfortable with free market ideology in education. But you have spoken of your preference to have schools accountable directly to their stakeholders. An education market driven purely by choice would probably result in a lot more schools like those you champion. So are you not merely a conservative, but a libertarian, too?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Robert Pondiscio is the executive director of CitizenshipFirst, a civic education initiative based at Democracy Prep Public Schools in Harlem. A former 5th grade teacher in New York City's South Bronx, Mr. Pondiscio has written and lectured extensively about education and ed reform. He previously served as the vice president of the Core Knowledge Foundation. Prior to becoming involved in education, Mr. Pondiscio was the communications director for BusinessWeek, and the public affairs director for TIME Magazine. Follow him on Twitter @rpondiscio.

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10 Things To Do on Peaks Island during the Off Season | Blogs
Yesterday we listed an amazing home on Peaks Island, in Portland, Maine so we took a trip out on the car ferry to install our sign and take photos. We had never taken our car to the Island before. All the other island homes we had been too were within walking distance of the ferry so there was no need. OH! Did we learn a lot! Here are a few things to do on Peaks Island if you miss the car ferry back to the main land because you don't know where to park your car in order to get in line to get ON the ferry. OH! And it was the "off season" so the island wasn't really as BOOMING as it usually is.
1. SULK. JUST KIDDING! WHIP OUT THE CAMERA AND PRETEND YOU ARE A TOURIST! We had our camera with us to take photos of our listing, so I decided to put it around my neck and pretend I was a tourist and take fun pics of us, the view and the scenery. I mean, Peaks Island at sunset – breath taking!
2. GET A SNACK! We had just finished lunch at the Cockeyed Gull but I really wanted a snack. So we walked up to Hannigans Island Market on Island Ave and got an ice cream. That store is like the Island's grocery store, but they really have a little bit of everything. Pretty handy for a stranded mainlander who has the munchies.
3. GO PEE! After going to Hannigans, we needed to go to the bathroom. Only public bathroom open – at the Portland Public Library. So we took a stroll further down Island Ave and visited the bathroom.
4. I WONDER WHAT IT'S LIKE TO 'SUMMER ON THE ISLAND'? As we walked slowly (we had an hour to kill) we wondered what it would be like to summer on Peaks Island. It must be like summer camp as a kid. You get to meet kids from all over the country and at the end of the summer, you have to say good-bye and go home. It's just like summer camp except your parents are there so you can't hide anything and you don't get homesick because your whole fam is with you.
5. I WONDER WHAT IT'S LIKE TO LIVE AND DIE BY THE FERRY SCHEDULE? As we watched and missed the first ferry, we watched all the islanders get off the ferry and walk home. They all had totes or those cool island carts to carry their gear or goodies they picked up on the mainland. They all looked very relaxed and no one seemed to be rushing. It made us think – maybe being controlled by a ferry schedule wasn't that bad. Was the ferry ride home just enough time to relax after work? It sure is better than fighting traffic on the interstate.
6. DREAM! Stand at the VERY end of the pier and look at all the houses on the water and pretend that one of them is yours and every night you get to see the bright city lights from your deck. Ahhhhhh! HEAVEN!
7. LOOK AT HOUSES FOR SALE! Heck, we are Realtors and we did go there to list a property – let's see what else is for sale on the island. There are two Real Estate companies right by where you are suppose to park to get on the car ferry (we know this now, but not prior to 5pm) and they showcase a few of their listings in their windows. Our listing is still the best!
8. WISH! We said "I wish" a lot yesterday. Here was what I wished for: I wished that it was summer so I could go into this SUPER cute store called "Take A Peak". I think they sell really cute touristy type things but all I could see in the window was fun tables painted in bright colors. It looked like a really fun store that I could have killed an hour in.
9. WISH SOME MORE! Here was Lenny's wish – that we had known where to park so we didn't miss the 5pm ferry.
10. RELAX! Take the opportunity to be stranded – not exactly on a deserted island – wait, it was the off season – with your best friend (my hubby Lenny) and enjoy the view. Opportunities don't happen like this a lot and sometimes you just need to make the best of them and ENJOY!
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As bloggers, we hear it every day. This person gets their best traffic from Pinterest. Another person says forget everything but Pinterest because it was made for bloggers. All along we may be seeing little to no traffic from Pinterest.
I don't know how many times I see people confused by their lack of achievement in what so many claim to be the quickest and easiest way to get your traffic booming. I'm not even going to lie, for much of my first year of blogging my Pinterest game was pretty weak. I had read all of the Pinterest tips and tricks and made all of the changes but I was lacking on the secret sauce.
With just a few simple changes everything turned around and I went from 10k pageviews a month to 300k in no time. In this post, I'm going to lay out a few super simple Pinterest tips and tricks you can do to get your Pinterest game on like a pro.
First and foremost, though, you need to make sure your blog itself is in order so that when you start getting those click-throughs they stick around and see what you have to say. Check out my post on common blogging mistakes to make sure your blog is rockin before getting started on Pinterest traffic.
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If you don't even have a blog yet but want to jump into the game check out my post for quick and easy setup and get your blog started today!
Related: How to Hide a Pinterest Image in a WordPress Blog Post
Reason 1: Nobody's Pinning Your Stuff!
You put time and effort into making an awesome post that you know everyone will love but you're seeing no return on that work. Your analytics are in the dumps and just can't figure out what is going on. I read this all the time in groups I'm in and more often than not see one of a few things wrong with the content.
No Sharing Buttons
This should go without saying but it is a much more frequent problem than you would think. Your post can be the best thing on the internet but once the reader gets to the end there's nothing but a comment box.
Another one I see is a blog with sharing options, but only Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus. Your posts will not get on Pinterest without a clear way for readers to put them there. Even with the best content readers aren't going to go out of their way to pin it.
On top of that, even fellow bloggers who go to your site may not pin it because your sharing buttons are telling them that Pinterest isn't a priority for you. There are a number of different plugins that you can use on WordPress sites (which I personally recommend because they are so easy and versatile). I personally prefer Shareaholic because it places sharing buttons at the bottom of the post and allows you to put sharing buttons for Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest right on your images.
Your Buttons Aren't Getting the Right Images
Do you pin your own posts? You absolutely should be, and we'll get a little more into that later in this post. However, by pinning your own posts you are able to make sure that your "pin it" buttons are pulling up the right images.
This is a tragic mistake that I see on a number of blogs. Some even have lovely Pinterest images within the body of a post but when you go to pin it only the featured image, or another one in the body of the post comes up.
When you have a new post up it is imperative that you pin it to your own blog board (or wherever you want it) to make sure that your readers are getting the right image. It's been discussed over and over but now more than ever it is so important to "put your best face forward" when using Pinterest. You have to grab the viewer's attention in a short amount of time so it is imperative that you have the best image possible being pinned every time your post is shared.
Update: It is no longer recommended to pin directly to your blog board first. Instead, you should be pinning to a topic relevant board because Pinterest uses information from both the pin itself and the board it is pinned to first to decide if your pin should be shown in a search. This means that a new recipe should go to your recipe board first. Even better, if you have a new cupcake post and a cupcake board make sure it goes there. The more relevant the better here.
Related: The One Tool You Need to Grow Your Blog Traffic in Any Niche
Reason 2: You Don't Have a Pinterest Optimized Image
Pinterest is most definitely a visual platform. You can have the best keywords and pin descriptions but without an optimized image, you aren't going to catch the user's attention for them to read them.
Go to Pinterest yourself for a minute and search for something. More often than not you are going to scroll through until you find an interesting image that relates to your search. Even better if there is clear, readable text on the image that tells you exactly what you are going to find if you click that image. Don't get me wrong, keywords and pin descriptions are important but you have to catch the user's eye for them to be useful.
Long Pins for the Wins
I know you have heard it over and over if you have been researching Pinterest growth and performance but after quite a bit of testing, I can verify that longer pins do so much better than small ones. Not only do they give you the option to have multiple pictures of the recipe, project, or other information you are presenting but they give you room to add text without crowding everything.
There are tons of great articles on the use of red in your text and certain images over others (and we'll get into that in another post) but to start with you have to make sure you have a specific Pinterest optimized image every time for it to get the most eyes on it.
There are a ton of ways that you can go about making long pins for your posts. This article briefly goes over using Canva, Picmonkey, and Photoshop to create pins ( and hide them in your post so they only show when someone hits that pin button).
The program you use is completely up to you based on your resources and abilities. One good thing about Picmonkey and Canva is that they have premade templates for medium and long pins that you can use to make your own pins. These two are also a good choice if you can't afford Photoshop or feel overwhelmed by it.
Update: Long pins are no longer the preferred size when choosing a template to use on Pinterest. In fact, "giraffe pins" are being phased out in favor of the medium size pins.
Lay on the Text
As mentioned above, pins with a text overlay briefly describing your post will get more attention than those that are just an image. Sure, your pin might make sense to you and directly relate to your article. Without the context of having read your article, though, it's just a random picture to someone who comes across it on Pinterest.
Now, this can work for some niches but in many, it is imperative that you add a strong message to your image to distinguish it from the sea of others that come up. What do you have to offer in your post that is new and different (and pinnable!)
You don't want to write a whole new mini post on your image, though. Using a tool like Co-Schedule's headline analyzer come up with one powerful sentence that will set your pin apart.
Think of it as an irresistible call to action to make users want to know more about what you have to say. Most importantly, make sure that it is readable on mobile. The majority of Pinterest users are scrolling through on their phone.
As much as you may love that script font you found it may not be readable on smaller screens. Generally, sticking to a block font is your best bet to make sure users can read your strong message the minute they land on your pin.
Related: How to Make a Quick and Easy Logo Using Picmonkey
Reason 3: You Aren't Describing Your Pin
You've done everything right. Your image is unique and interesting with the most powerful text you could think of and you still aren't getting pins or even views. Scratching your head you go to your blog board to look at your pin and below the image you see 534789435658489.jpg.
I don't know how many times I've gone to pin something from another blog and noticed this come up. Adding a pin description to your image is another great way to let users know exactly what they are looking at and how it can help them.
Not only this, but it is the only place you are going to be able to make use of keywords for your particular pin. You can use all of the keywords you want in your image but the system isn't going to pick them up and show your pin to users searching them unless they are in that description.
Get in the Alt Habit
Every time you put an image onto your site that you intend to use on Pinterest it is so important to get into the habit of adding a pin description to your alt text line. This is the area that it will always pull from when adding an image to the site. ( shown below)
When adding your text be sure to keep keywords in mind. What are people going to be searching for to find your pin? If needed, take a look at your Pinterest analytics to see where your readers' interests are and tailor your description to trending topics.
Not sure where to find this information? Head over to your Pinterest profile and click on Analytics in the top left. From there you want to look at Overview and click on "interests". This will give you all of the keywords that those who are seeing your pins are interested in.
For the longest time hashtags were a Twitter thing. Nowadays they are more important than ever on Pinterest. By using keyword relevant hashtags you can add a little more boost juice to your images and get them in front of eyes that are going to find them irresistible. I always try to add three highly relevant hashtags to my pins and have been seeing results by doing so.
The important thing, though, is to really do your research and find the top hashtags that will add the most bang for your buck rather than arbitrarily throwing ones in there that you like. Always follow your audience. While many on Pinterest love recipes you will have the most luck by looking at your analytics to determine what kind of recipe. Maybe #healthyrecipes or #chocolaterecipes are the top ones for your readers.
Just like with long tail keywords you will do better with more targeted hashtags because there will be less competition and you are pinpointing those who will have a real interest in what you are offering.
Reason 4: You Hit it and Quit it
I know, believe me, I know. As bloggers, the last thing we want is another thing that needs maintenance. We have so much going on besides just writing awesome content. In fact, it almost seems pointless to repin your things on Pinterest because as a search engine your things should come up when someone is looking for them, right? Wrong! The more your pin is out there on high traffic boards the more likely it is for Pinterest to say "hey people really like this pin" and show it to more people.
When you pin your image only one time to a board it will undoubtedly get lost in the sea of information that is flowing through Pinterest every single day. You should always be looking at your analytics and your past pins to find ones that you can repin to give a little extra boost to.
This is especially true for seasonal or holiday pins. Did you write a Christmas post last year? You had better believe that repinning it this December will get it back into the rotation while leaving it on a board for someone to discover on their own will leave it lost and alone.
There are great low-cost programs like Tailwind where you can create a pinning schedule to revive your old pins from time to time. When doing this, however, it is important to get them on a variety of boards rather than just your own blog board.
Group boards are a great way of getting your content out there with similar content and getting it noticed. Pingroupie is an awesome resource for finding niche specific group boards. There are a number of great Facebook groups featuring open group boards as well.
Update: According to the latest research it is recommended to only use group boards that are very niche specific. General group boards or those that cover a variety of topics are not bringing the level of traffic that they once did. Instead, the jumble of information coming from large multi-topic group boards may cause your pin to get lost in the mix. When possible, pin to boards that directly reflect the niche of your blog or a particular pin.
Reason 5: You Don't Have a Strategy
Just like your blog is a curation of your favorite thoughts and topics your Pinterest game should be the same. Those who are absolutely killing it on Pinterest have a well thought out, researched, and consistent strategy. Without these things, you may gain some traction, but to maintain that traction you have to go into it with a plan and stick to it.
Pinning in the Right Place
Do you know the group boards you are posting to or did you just pick them because they are in your niche? How active are those boards? Are they getting you repins or do your pins just kind of hang out there? Knowing and using your analytics is a huge aspect of your success or failure when using group boards. ( A failure is never a failure, though! It's an opportunity to look at what you are doing and reevaluate your plan!)
While you can get some of this information from Pinterest Analytics I highly suggest using Tailwind to review your pins on group boards because it allows you to go over all of your pins and decide where you are getting the most action. ( Use this link to get a month FREE and see how you like it!)
If a board isn't doing anything for you then look for a replacement that is better suited for your niche. While it is
important to have your pins on niche relevant boards, it is even more important to get them onto boards that are active enough to keep your images in view. ( As mentioned above, pinning to highly active boards that perform well to you IS important. However, finding niche relevant boards is more important than ever)
It is also important to pin more than once! Some boards are so active that your pins will get buried quickly. While you don't want to spam them you do want to take the time to gauge how active a board is and determine how often you should be repinning your content to make sure it is seen.
Finding Your Tribe
Along with group boards, putting your pins into Tailwind Tribes will help them to gain even more traction. I have found that these tribes are far more niche specific and are a great way of sharing your content with other pinners and their audiences.
More often than not, they seem to be better at targeting individuals who really want to see what you are sharing. Many have ratios that others have to follow to pin your content out of the tribe as well, which only further helps to get your pins out there.
Power Pinning
Just like adding your pins to group boards it is important to add your pins to relevant boards on your own profile. You should always have a blog board so that readers can find more of your content if they like what they see but it is also important to have keyword specific boards on your profile that you are putting your own pins in along with those from others to help them be found.
A strategy is a big player in the game here as well. Rather than just pinning your own image onto your board it is better to live pin based on a topic and add your own pin in as one for that topic.
For example, if you have an Easter cupcake post that you have a pin created for you would want to pin it to your group boards, blog board, and a board you have created for a trending Easter topic. When doing this search and add another 3-5 pins to the Easter board. This will help Pinterest know that this is an active board for a trending topic and will give your pin a little more oomph in the search results.
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Yesterday, a Tamil refugee attempted to hang himself in a Melbourne immigration detention (MITA) after being detained indefinitely for nearly 4 years. It is two years after the death of "S", another Tamil refugee in Villawood immigration detention centre in Sydney who was detained for over 2 years (see link).
There have been hundreds of incidents of self-harm in Australia's vast immigration detention network that holds mostly refugees and asylum seekers, under both the Labor party and the liberal party, but mandatory and indefinite detention of refugees and asylum seekers remains legal. Only the Australian Minister of Immigration has the discretionary power to release these men, women and children from detention.


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Some journalists have since January 23, 2017 been assessing the level of preparedness for any eventual outbreak.
The 2014 Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa lasted more than two years, affecting over 28,000 people and killing at least 11,300 others. Though Cameroon was not affected, health authorities and stakeholders have put in place measures to prevent any transmission of the deadly virus as well as respond to any outbreak. This more so as the country is one of 15 nations in Africa at great risk of transmitting the virus.
It is in this light that the South Regional Delegate of Communication, Liliane Florence Bobe and her counterpart of Public Health, have since Monday, January 23, 2017, organised a four-day trip for local journalists to assess the achievements and challenges of the Ebola prevention and management project. The project is an initiative of the Ministry of Public Health with its partners, the United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF and the World Health Organisation. The Ebola virus prevention and management project covering seven regions is funded by the US Agency for International Development, USAID, under "Emergent Pandemic Threats."
Monday's start of the press trip entailed meetings with stakeholders in the regional capital, Ebolowa, during which the journalists listened to explanations on what has been achieved so far and the challenges encountered. Experts say Cameroon presents two major risks of Ebola contamination, notably transmission of the virus from wild animals to man. This is because Cameroon has the same ecology as Gabon and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which both have bats, known to be natural hosts of the virus. Bats transmit the virus after contacts with the blood, secretions or biological liquids of infected, sick or dead chimpanzees, gorillas, monkeys, antelopes and porcupines.
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The words 'Big Five' conjure up thoughts of the five most sought after animals to spot on safari. Whilst Africa's diverse wildlife continues to entice eagle eyed safari goers, the continent has so much else to offer, both on and off the savannah. From safari holidays with the kids in tow to the honeymoon of a lifetime, we've handpicked our favourite experiences, itineraries and properties which showcase the very best of Africa.
Whilst spotting Big Five game is at the top of every safari goer's bucket list, Africa's showstopper appeal doesn't stop at its wildlife. To showcase the continent's natural beauty, we've handpicked our very own big five destinations which can be added to your itinerary to complete the ultimate African adventure.
Why choose just one destination when you could combine two? A twin centre holiday showcases the amazing diversity of Africa. In only a few hours, you can travel between vast open plains and secluded beaches or dense rainforest and cosmopolitan cities. It is an ideal option for travelling with children, as with the added bonus of very little time difference between destinations, dreaded jet lag is sure to be kept at bay.
Whilst game drives continue to be the original way to see Africa's wildlife, there are an increasing number of ways to see the bush, allowing you to get closer than ever to Africa's flora and fauna. Safari experiences vary greatly between destinations, so our specialists can recommend the best way to navigate the terrain. So whether you're celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking to see the plains from a new perspective, we've compiled our favourite ways to see wildlife from the ground, water and air.
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply want to enjoy the luxury of exclusive bush accommodation with family or friends, private houses are a fantastic option. From the plains of the savannah to glittering coastlines of Africa, renting your own private house offers a home-away-from-home experience in the most spectacular of settings. Many of our favourite properties offer exclusive experiences for guests, meaning that your entire stay is tailored to you.
The migration of some of the world's most amazing wildlife is a true sight to behold and Africa's abundant wildlife put on quite the show. The iconic migration of wildebeest across the Serengeti has become something of a bucket list experience, and whilst witnessing this spectacle remains one of the most exhilarating safari adventures on the planet, Africa hosts many other unmissable migrations. Timing is crucial to ensure you catch the migrations at their very best, so we've handpicked a selection of Africa's most impressive wildlife spectacles to add to your diary.
Whether its adventure or relaxation (or both) that ticks the boxes on your honeymoon checklist, we're sure Africa won't disappoint. With some of the world's most beautiful beaches along its coastline, and outstanding safari experiences in abundance, Africa has it all for the holiday of a lifetime. We've chosen our most exquisite itineraries from across the continent, to inspire your extra special holiday.
Travelling with teens is a brilliant way to get all the family together yet finding the right destination for the whole family can prove difficult. Whilst an action packed itinerary perhaps won't suit everyone, many destinations offer amazing experiences which are just perfect for teens. We've compiled our favourite experiences for teenagers which are bound to leave them with memories for a lifetime, not just their social media feeds.
With its eastern coastline skirting the Indian Ocean, Africa's beaches are as stunning as you can imagine yet paradoxically often overlooked. Home to paradisiacal stretches of sand which span as far as the eye can see, turquoise blue waters teeming with marine life and a host of unique properties, Africa is a standout beach destination. From freshwater lakes to tiny atolls, we've collated our favourite beaches, just perfect for kicking off your flip flops and relaxing under a shady palm.
Africa's rich culture and fascinating history make it the remarkable continent we know today. Visiting the sites which have defined and shaped the African nation is both an enriching and informative experience, helping you to get to grips with the country you visit on holiday. We've handpicked a selection of the most interesting experiences which are bound to make your trip particularly memorable. From meeting indigenous people to visiting a world renowned museum, these experiences are a truly unique addition to your African itinerary.
A safari adventure promises to be the best family holiday you've ever had. Thoughts of encountering one of the animal kingdom's poster-boys is bound to enthral youngsters and leave them with memories which will last a lifetime. However, finding the right destination is essential to ensuring your holiday is as seamless and as special as possible. From malaria-free countries to child friendly hotels, we've compiled a list of our favourite places which are geared up to the younger members of the family.
Throughout the year, our specialists return to Africa, scouring the continent for the best properties and experiences around. We've chosen a handful of blogs written by our experts to give you an insight into five of Africa's most incredible destinations.
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Royal Caribbean have announced that Explorer of the Seas will begin sailing from Southampton in the UK in summer 2015. This will be the first time the ship has done a European season.
The cruise line previously announced that Adventure of the Seas would sail from Southampton in 2015 but this has now changed to Explorer of the Seas. The ship will sail three to sixteen night voyages from the end of April through to September 2015.
People looking to book a cruise can choose 3 to 8 night Northern Europe itineraries, 11- to 16-night Mediterranean itineraries, or 10- to 14-night Madeira, Azores and Canary Islands itineraries. The Voyager class cruise ship will go through a multi-million dollar dry dock before its seasonal cruises. The dry dock will add many new features which can be found on the Oasis class vessels and brings the very latest innovations at sea.
Not only will Explorer of the Seas home port in Southampton but also Royal Caribbeans upcoming ship Anthem of the Seas. Both ships will be sailing from the British port which will bring extensive options for cruisers wanting to sail in the region on the best cruise ships available.


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Infinisource has announced the iSolved Network, a membership program for service bureaus to offer a cloud-based human capital management solution to their clients in addition to their traditional service offerings.
Becoming an iSolved Network Certified Partner enables service bureaus to perform multiple functions on one platform including payroll, time and attendance, benefits enrollment and HR. The new tool also supplies marketing, sales and educational services to its members.
iSolved HCM technology is fully maintained by Infinisource and delivered in a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Service bureaus continue to control their own business and own their own customers, while responding to increasing customer demand for integrated HCM technology.
"The iSolved Network provides member service bureaus the ability to respond to their clients' needs of a truly integrated system that does more than payroll," said Lori Winters, President and CEO of Choice Payroll Inc., an iSolved Network Certified Partner. "Choice Payroll joined the iSolved Network in order to provide comprehensive human capital management solutions that integrate business functions into a single source, automate procedures and save our clients money. We believe integrated HCM solutions are rapidly replacing traditional payroll service applications."
The iSolved Network is limited and requires all service bureaus to be certified upon acceptance of an application. The initial Tier 1 Certified Partner application window is open and will conclude by September 15, 2014.


text: 1917;- Christopher,McKechnie and Perowne have all been sent to fight in the trenches,surrounded by carnage and madness. When Bill,the commanding officer,suffers a breakdown from stress Christopher replaces him. Back home Valentine,whilst advocating that her fellow teachers read Marie Stopes' 'Married Love',shocks her mother by admitting that she would gladly be Christopher's mistress. Meanwhile Sylvia meets Gerald Drake again,home on leave,and once more has sex with him. As the war ends Christopher returns to Groby but Sylvia's selfish attitude sends him down to London and Valentine. Initially unwilling to divorce Sylvia,when she falsely claims to be terminally ill,Christopher decides he has had enough of her and changes his mind. To mark the end of the war - and an era - he celebrates with Valentine and his old army comrades.Overzicht van IMDb.com


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Collins Arch is perhaps the most significant architectural statement to have been delivered to the city since the completion of Federation Square, a building of national significance that will redefine an entire precinct of the Melbourne CBD.
Created through the vision of Cbus Property, international design practice Woods Bagot and New York-based SHoP Architects, Collins Arch occupies an entire island site with primary frontage to renowned Collins Street. This fully integrated mixed-use precinct is of a truly global scale, comprising expansive landscaped public open spaces and forecourts, outstanding food and beverage outlets, a five-star W Hotel and premium-grade commercial office accommodation, crowned by 184 residential apartments.
The apartments comprise a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom residences exceptionally designed and appointed to reflect the sophistication of the offering, bringing together a range of colour palettes and natural timber and stone materials to dramatic effect. Residents will enjoy access to exceptional facilities including day-time concierge, 25m swimming pool, yoga room, private dining rooms and kitchen, lounge and terrace entertaining areas, together with a three-level vertical skygarden sitting atop the building.
It is unlikely that Melbourne will again witness the delivery of a building of the architectural and locational significance of Collins Arch. Therein lies the opportunity to secure a truly remarkable residence within this architectural mast
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- Live above the new W Hotel in Melbourne
- An Architectural Icon
- Collins Street address in the heart of Melbourne CBD
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I am looking for the AIMS manual for a 1969 Camaro Z11. I have just purchased it and am having grounding issues. I am also looking to find out what the two canisters are in the corners of the trunk.
You must have a convertible. They are ballast
Anybody know where to get the 67 chasis service manual and fisher body manuals theses linksappear to be not working anymore?
Quote from: BadRS67 on July 13, 2017, 09:42:00 PMAnybody know where to get the 67 chasis service manual and fisher body manuals theses linksappear to be not working anymore?Here is the 1967 Chassis Service Manual..... https://www.dropbox.com/s/fx5vf8gm8omvtew/1967%20CHEVROLET%20CHEVELLE%20CAMARO%20CHEVY%20II%20CORVETTE%20CHASSIS%20SERVICE%20MANUAL.pdf?dl=0I don't have a 1967 Fisher Body Manual but I do have a 1968 FBM. Do you want the 1968 manual?


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Rent Control Forum
Debate on Hoboken Rent Control Referendum – October 24th
Interested in hearing the sides for and against the rent control referendum that's on the ballot come election day? Not sure what the question means? Confused by the wording? What does a "yes" or a "no" vote mean?
Head over to Our Lade of Grace School (5th & Willow) this Wednesday, October 24th – from 7pm to 9pm to hear the arguments live.
- Participants in favor of the referendum (i.e., pro-landlord): Mile Square Tax Payers Association: Ron Simoncini and Charles Gormally, Esq.
- Participants in favor of rent controls (i.e., pro- tenant): Hoboken Fair Housing Association and NJ Tenant Association: Dan Tumpson and Matt Shapiro.
And if you're already in favor of existing rent control laws in Hoboken and support keeping them as is – head over to the Save Rent Control Concert at Maxwell's on the 25th. No known pro-landlord concert yet that I'm aware of…


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Adventures of Tintin hit streets of India
Along with using traditional outdoor media, marketing of the movie premier has also tapped retail outlets and events such as Comic Con
Steven Spielberg's 'The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn' is all set to hit the Indian television screen this weekend. The movie will be premiered on Sony Pix on September 16. An aggressive outdoor marketing campaign has been undertaken by the channel to promote this much-loved movie.
Commenting on the campaign initiative, Himmat Butalia, Marketing Head, Sony Pix said, "In tune with the popularity of Tintin and the film in India, we have designed a 360-degree campaign of which outdoor play a very important role to connect with audiences and garner maximum eye balls for the television premiere. We have created the right balance to not only maintain quantity but also quality of messaging through OOH. The outdoor creatives have been kept simple with key messages such as adventure, courage and mystery."
Apart from hoardings, the channel has taken up bus panels and bus shelters in key markets and Metro station branding in Delhi. As a part of the below the line campaign, the channel has tied up with major malls and upped its presence in retail stores such as Spencers and Crossword across the country. In addition to presence at these stores, the channel has also initiated two unique on-ground activities for this film – at Comic Con 2012 in Bangalore and an inter-college treasure hunt in tune with the theme of the film.
"Comic Con has been a great success in directly creating touch-points with fans of Tintin as well as young movie buffs. The inter-college treasure hunt will be held this week in Mumbai with over a dozen colleges participating. This initiative is a first-of-its-kind in not just connecting with younger audiences but also creating an extension of the premise of 'The Adventures of Tintin – The Secret of the Unicorn'", added Butalia.For more updates, be socially connected with us on
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A.L.I.S. – Association of logistics and sustainable intermodality was founded with the intention of promoting the intermodal trasport in Europe and making european transport companies aware of its benefits. Only few years later its foundation, ALIS has its presence spread all over the European territory, counting more than 1510 associated companies and over 200 regional infopoints. It represents 110.000 road vehicles, with over 2.700 weekly maritime connections to the islands and 125 Motorways of the sea's lines. And, most important, ALIS represents more than 165.000 labor force units.
ALIS' success is connected to the necessity for representativeness of the whole transport sector. Therefore, A.L.I.S. is a new category association. The only one that creates synergies between all the stakeholders of the transport sector.
A.L.I.S. has four main objectives which intends to bring to the Governament tables:
Internazionalisation of the transport sector
Improving Europe's competitiveness towards international competitors on new markets is critical. In that regard, haulage, maritime and rail companies, as well as all the intermodal system traders, claims the possibility to operate at an international level throught the enforcement of the intermodal european corridors affecting Europe.
Territorial continuity with Mediterranean islands
Guarantee a real terrirorial continuity with Mediterranean islands, using modern and up-to-date fleets without State contributions, is a priority for all the transport sector. At the current time, ALIS' associates guarantee over 2.700 weekly maritime connections to the islands, which means over 140.000 connections every year.
Renaissance of Southern Italy
Another ALIS's priority is to reduce the existing gap between North and South of Italy from the logistic, economic and infrastructural point of view. In fact, the rebirth of the South will facilitate both North and South Italy's companies which – due to the infrastructure development and the efficiency of intermodal and sustainable logistics – will have the chance to expand their reference markets.
Environmental sustainability
The European Union has given the precise directive to reduce the environmental impact caused by haulage transport and to control the CO2 emissions. Based on this instance, ALIS was founded to represent and promote intermodality: the combination between different modes of transport (haulage transport, maritime and rail connections) allows a 40% to 60% of estimated CO2 emissions reduction, compared to an all-road trasportation. The companies associated to ALIS are sensitive to environmental issues. In fact, many of them have already obtained certifications from R.I.N.A. (international certification authority) for using vehicles designed for the purpose of minimizing the evironmental impact


text: Home » Blog » How Smart Is Your Building? How Smart Is Your Building? Dale Klein June 29, 2016November 9, 2016 Comments Kim Baumgartner had the honor of presenting to the Greater St. Paul Chapter of BOMA (Building Owners & Management Association) on Wednesday, May 25th. The topic was How "Smart" is your building and what is the difference between ordinary buildings and "smart" buildings. He covered IoT (The Internet of Things) and how prominent technology companies such as Intel, Cisco, HPE, IBM and Dell are major players in this market. He also discussed how new business teams are now being formed that include Operations Departments combined with Information Technology to deliver an IoT model that is providing predictive and prescriptive analytics. The new teams create an overall more efficient building and environment. Kim covered the top reasons for the change in the traditional model that included, New value from legacy assets, Actionable analytics, increased efficiency saving money, and the ability to create new revenue streams. Share: Tags:


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Recently I got a requirement to run a php application which is using MSSQL extension. I have done to configure IIS to work with Php files and enabled MSSQL extensions on PHP. But the real thing is that I had not luck with able to run the site. Got the error "canot establish the database connection" After a while search I found that "freetds" library wasn't enabled on the php to use MSSQL connectivity.
You can download the freetds dll from the noodle repository from here http://download.moodle.org/download.php/dblib/php52/DBLIB_NOTS.zip
This zip containing two files and copy both zip files in "c:php" and "c:phpext" directory. C"php has already added in my system path. Then find the proper php.ini and add the following line
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After restarting IIS service it's starts to work correctly 🙂


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Winter fun apart from ski slopes
For athletics as well as for aficionados, a ski tour far away from hustle and bustle of the ski slopes, is just the thing for discovering the untouched winter landscapes of Schladming-Dachstein. As a change to the traditional winter sports such as skiing or Nordic skiing, the ski touring has become a popular alternative. For both beginners and experienced cyclists, around Schladming, Rohrmoos and Ramsau am Dachstein are presented numerous interesting ski tour routes which take you through gorgeous snowy winter scenery by day and night. A prerequisite for this kind of sport is of course a safe control of the skis.
Your ski equipment you just rent easily in one of the sport shops or ski rents in Schladming, and take profesional advise from ski experts at the same time. Get insider information for your ski touring from certified ski and mountain guides in the ski schools of Schladming or experience the beauty of our holiday region at a guided ski tour and learn everything about securite apart the ski slope.
Further information for ski touring you will get in our Hotel Die Barbara directly at WM-Park Planai. Send us your inquiry now for your winter holiday in Schladming-Dachstein.
Popular Ski tours around Schladming-Dachstein
- Dachstein crossing | Dachstein Glacier to Obertraun
- Ski tour Edelgrieß | Ramsau am Dachstein
- Ski tour Brandalm | Ramsau am Dachstein
- Ski tour Rittisberg | Ramsau am Dachstein
- Ski tour Hochwurzen - Guschen | Rohrmoos
- Ski tour Krahbergzinken - Planai | Schladming
- Night ski tour Hochwurzen | Rohrmoos
- Night ski tourRiesneralm
- Ski tour Galsterbergalm
Inquire about difficulty level and length of your prefered ski tour in four-star Hotel Die Barbara and inform yourself about prices and packages for your winter holiday in Styria. Due to the central location amidst the WM-city Schladming, our hotel is the perfect starting point for your winter activities in Schladming-Dachstein.


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File this one under "what else was he supposed to do?"
A homeowner in Santa Clarita fatally shot a man who allegedly tried to break into his apartment, authorities said.
The shooting was reported around 9:10 p.m. in the 26000 block of Isabella Parkway in the Canyon Country area, according to a news release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
When deputies arrived, they found a man in his 40s suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The man was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to the news release.
The homeowner and witnesses told deputies that the man was trying to enter the homeowner's apartment after he was told several times to leave and did not comply, according to the news release.
The man then broke a window and began to climb inside the apartment when the homeowner shot him, according to the news release.
The homeowner told the drunk man to leave multiple times. The drunk responded by breaking a window and attempting to enter the residence. The homeowner clearly had the right and the obligation to defend himself and his daughter from this home invasion.
It is prudent to assume that someone breaking into your home has ill intent, especially when you've warned them to leave multiple times.
There is some speculation that the home invader was confused, and was attempting to enter what he thought was his own dwelling. The complex has different building numbers, but the same apartment numbers within the buildings.
That initial confusion allowed, I'd argue that when he went to an apartment 203, his key didn't work, and the voice inside warning him to leave was in another language (the homeowner spoke English; the home invader only spoke Spanish), he should have clued in to the fact that he was in the wrong place.
The homeowner did what I think the vast majority of reasonable people would do, and fired shots to defend his family.
He did everything about as right as you can under the circumstances.
Unfortunately, the drunk home invader did everything wrong.


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In article <2mabcf$35f at gondor.sdsu.edu> Hirdeypal S. Bhathal, hsb at ucssun1.sdsu.edu writes: >Hi netters > > What is DNA translator? How can I get this. Thanks. > > This is part of my package of utilities in the form of HyperCard 2.x stacks. They are available as freeware for noncommercial any uses. The stacks and supporting documents are at ftp.bio.indiana.edu in molbio/mac/dnastacks_1_n_2.hqx "DNA Translator" is a stack that contains three separate parts. Codon cards construct graphs of codon usage data. Gene mapping cards display mitochondrial, chloroplast, or user-supplied genome maps. Utility cards are workbench of conversion or analysis tools for multiple sequence data files. "Aligner" is a stack specialized for display and manual editing of aligned sequence data. It can (slowly) color alignments in interesting ways -- more useful for visualization, primer design, and slide-making than for use during manual alignment. For example, what other program can color DNA triplets in an alignment according to amino acid coding or amino acid properties? Published Description of Version 1.0 (current version is 1.0n2) Eernisse, D. J. 1992. DNA Translator and Aligner: HyperCard utilities to aid phylogenetic analysis of molecules. Comput. Appl. Biosc. (CABIOS) 8: 177-184. The package is admittedly eclectic but has some very interesting capabilities once you figure out the somewhat opaque interface. It was never intended as a complete set of tools, but rather a way that I could do research in conjunction with PAUP and various molecular analysis software. Let me know what you find helpful because I am in the process of reprogramming some of the same functionality into a stand-alone application (in C). Doug Eernisse


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Dr. Douglas Stringer provides treatment of spine disorders with outpatient interventional methods such as epidural injections to spine surgery.
Doctors Kamel Elzawahry, Karin Maddox, Hoda Elzawahry, and Khurram Nazir are all board certified in General Neurology and each are subspecialized in a wide range of Neurological subspecialties such as stroke, headache, epilepsy and pain management.
Our interventional skills and technology geared to spinal disorders is state of the art. We have on site fluoroscopy machines for spinal injections which include epidural injections, facet injections, and many other joints. In addition, Doctors Douglas Stringer and Kamel Elzawahry are trained in placement of spinal cord stimulators for non medication management of severe spine disease..
Our board certified technologists and Neurophysiology physicians offer accurate diagnosis of peripheral nerve diseases such as neuropathy, spinal nerve injury, and muscle disorders.
Similar to an EKG for the heart, an EEG evaluates electrical activity of the brain in order to diagnose and classify seizures. We offer routine EEG performed in the office as well as extended testing. This extended testing, known as ambulatory EEG, is worn home by the patient while a digital recorder saves all the data. Should the patient experience the spells in question it will be captured by the recording device. This is useful for distinguishing spells that may be due to other medical conditions from seizure.
Our scanner is shorter and wider than traditional MRI scanners, giving an open feel during the examination. These features also make the time to complete the MRI exam quicker and less costly, while delivering exceptional image quality. Our MRI facility is accredited by the American College of Radiology.
This is a treatment that has long been used to reduced muscle spasm for disorders such as stroke and cerebral palsy. Other conditions that are treated with these injections are movement disorders such as dystonia and blepharospasm.
We are excited to announce the opening of the Northwest Florida Headache clinic located on the first floor of the State avenue Neurology office. This is a unique office in which long time sufferers of headache can receive the latest in headache therapies. This can range from bio-feedback training to Botolinum "Botox" injections. Acute care for severe headaches is also available such as injections infusions and magnetic stimulation.