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It is a time of war. The scribes and sorcerers of the land of Terrinoth, having begun to tap into the power of the mysterious dragon runes, have unwittingly set the wheels of conflict in motion. Though they comprehend only a fraction of these artifacts' true potential, the rulers of the realm understand all too well that he who controls them controls Terrinoth. The leaders of Human, Elf, Undead, and Uthuk Y'llan raise massive armies and march against each other. At the same time, brave heroes venture forth from their home cities on perilous quests, with the hope of claiming a dragon rune for their king and eternal glory for themselves.
Runewars is an epic game of conquest, adventure, and fantasy empires for two to four players. Set in the Runebound universe, Runewars places each player in control of one of four factions, where he must spread a fledgling empire through the land, conquer territory, recruit heroes, and ultimately acquire enough dragon runes to dominate Terrinoth and claim victory!
Ever-Shifting Seasonal Conditions
The object of Runewars is to be the first player to control six areas (the hexagonal spaces making up the board) containing dragon runes. Dragon runes can be found as the reward for a hero's quest, can be claimed as the spoils of a successful siege on an enemy's stronghold, or can be awarded when you meet a secret objective! When combat becomes necessary (as it quickly will) players will find a wealth of strategic options in Runewars's card-based combat system.
The game is played over a series of rounds, called seasons. Each season ushers in a slightly new set of gameplay variables—for example, in the winter, armies may cross the frozen rivers of Terrinoth—but during each of these rounds every player must choose an order to issue to his or her troops. Players may choose from eight available orders, including to harvest resources, mobilize their troops, or attack a nearby enemy, but once an order has been issued, it cannot be played again in the same year. Therefore, each player must judiciously select both his year's orders and the sequence in which he plays them, all while balancing the sizable needs of his empire.
Customizable Board, Limitless Conflict
Runewars features a fully customizable board, consisting of a series of pieces (made up of various numbers of attached hexagons) that are randomized and fit together at the start of every game. Mighty forces will march across the heavily forested hills and valleys of the Latari Elves' homelands, or through the plains and riverlands of the Daqan Lords. Brave heroes will quest amongst the deserts and crags of the lands of the Uthuk Y'llan, or through the scorched, ruined wastelands of Waiqar the Undying. The modular map pieces ensure that no two games ever play the same, while immersing players in a perilous world of high fantasy.
After positioning the tiles and forming the map, players distribute the neutral monsters (who roam the untamed lands between the starting areas) and set up their home cities. Building the map is only one part of beginning Runewars, however. Players will also choose a starting faction from four of Terrinoth's great races.
Four Distinct Play Styles
While some factions are counted among the forces of good and others among the forces of evil, these alignments don't ensure anyone's safety. Old alliances crumble at the outset of the desperate, greed-driven race for the dragon runes. The Daqan Lords, a faction made up of humans aligned to the forces of good, has bowmen, knights, and massive siege towers at its disposal. Adaptable and versatile, the Daqan Lords are adept at both military tactics and diplomacy. Also aligned on the side of good are the Latari Elves. Enigmatic and magically adept, the Elves boast some of the greatest diplomats in the realm. But when diplomacy fails, they are prepared to wield their potent magics against the mightiest foe: formidable Pegasus Riders and powerful Sorceresses are just two of the units they control in battle.
The Uthuk Y'llan were once a band of peaceful nomadic natives, but foul demonic powers corrupted them, twisting their forms and their souls and transforming them into an army of the damned. Now, these evil-aligned barbarians and raiders seek the dragon runes with a blind fury, and should they find them, they'll use their power to cast the world into an eternal hellish nightmare. Vile Flesh Rippers and terrifying Berserkers bolster the ranks of the Uthuk Y'llan, a faction that delights in battle.
Finally, the loathsome walking dead, usually mindless in their pursuit of destruction, have organized and unified under the evil influence of Waiqar the Undying. Alternately known as Waiqar the Betrayer and Waiqar the Necromancer, this enemy of all who live has sought the power of the dragon runes for decades, and plans to seize this new opportunity to rule Terrinoth forever. His undead armies, including Skeleton Archers and Dark Knights, make a horrific sight in battle… but he is not completely unversed in the ways of diplomacy, and has been known to seduce neutral armies with promises of power.
Embark on Perilous Quests
As the players march their armies across the realm, struggling for control of vital resource points and neutral cities, a second, far more subtle war simultaneously takes place. Heroes can be employed by any player, and once hired, they can be sent on quests across the land, resulting in the acquisition of powerful artifacts. These heroes can also lend their talents to mighty armies, or duel enemy heroes to claim their treasure. Has a rival's hero just finished a quest? Perhaps his reward was a dragon rune. Attack him and claim his spoils for yourself!
Fans of Runebound will find many of their favorite heroes have joined the fight for the dragon runes. One Fist, Red Scorpion, Silhouette, and Mad Carthos are just a few of the familiar faces that can be recruited, upgraded, and dueled… and each hero has his own unique powers, lending the same beloved individual character flavor that fans of the Runebound universe have come to love.
Runewars, designed by Corey Konieczka (Battlestar Galactica, Middle-earth Quest), offers a compelling blend of several game mechanics, coming together in an experience that goes well beyond mere area-control board games. The epic wars for the dragon runes will see bloodshed the likes of which Terrinoth has never known. Muster your forces and make your claim to power!
The Revised Edition
The revised edition of Runewars offers the same fundamental game experience as the original edition, but is presented in a more compact package. This, along with a few key component changes, allows us to provide players with a better value than was previously possible.
If I own the original edition, do I need to purchase the revised edition?
No. Both the original and revised edition of Runewars offer the same fundamental game experience. Component changes (described below) are purely cosmetic.
How are the revised edition's components physically different from those of the original edition?
There are four differences:
- The revised edition comes in an 11 5/8 x 11 5/8 x 4 inch box, about half the size of the original edition's box.
- There are no three-dimensional plastic mountains in the revised edition.
- Faction sheets in the revised edition are not punchboard, but instead heavy card stock (similar to the Civilization sheets in Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game).
- Map tiles that are too long for the revised edition's box size have been split, with puzzle-cut connection points in the middle for quick assembly during setup.
How have the rules changed in the revised edition?
In addition to incorporating past errata, the revised edition of Runewars introduces a handful of key rules changes. Remember, however, that owners of the original edition need only download the "Revised Edition Rules Changes" pdf, to have the same experience.


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Below are four scenarios that countless teenagers face every day, pressured to use drugs or engage in other dangerous behaviors. Parents and teens, read over these scenarios together and act them out. Try to get into character. How might the conversation really go?
Acting out these roles should be fun. You might enjoy reversing the obvious roles - let the teenager play the friend while the parent plays the teen.
The point here isn't only to prepare for these particular scenarios; it's also to get parents and teens talking about an often hard-to-discuss subject: teen drug abuse. Together, you might come up with some interesting solutions - and maybe understand each other a little better.
Medicine Cabinet
A friend is at your house and wants you to steal some cough medicine from your medicine cabinet. ''Your parents will never notice,'' she says. Some things you might say:
- ''I can't stand the taste of cough syrup. It's disgusting.''
- ''My parents will notice. They told me that they keep an eye on all the drugs in the medicine cabinet.''
- ''Nope. Taking a lot of that will just make you throw up.''
Drunk Driver
You're at a party and the friend who was supposed to give you a ride home is drunk or high on drugs. She insists that she's fine and tells you to get in. You know that getting in the car with her would put your life at risk - and hers -- but you don't want to make a big scene. Some things you could say:
- ''Since I'm sober, just let me drive.''
- ''Let me see if someone else is here who hasn't been drinking and could give us a ride.''
- ''You're too drunk right now. Let's walk for a while and talk - we can figure out how to get home later.''
Free Period
During a free period, a guy or girl you like suggests that you go off in the woods behind school to get high. You really like this person and don't want to embarrass yourself. But you also don't want to get high. Some things you can say:
- ''I really don't like smoking pot - it just makes me really anxious.''
- ''I've got a test next period, and I need to keep my head clear.''
- ''I'm exhausted - let's go to the convenience store and get some coffee instead.''
Weekend Party
A kid at school is having a massive party this Saturday because his parents are out of town. You know that lots of people there will be drinking and getting high. A friend really wants you to go with him. You don't want to go. Some things you could say:
- ''Sorry, I'm doing this thing with my family this weekend, and there's no way I can get out of it.''
- ''All these parties are the same - everyone gets so wasted. They're just boring.''
- ''Let's go to the movies instead.''

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Kangana & sonal chauhaan dazzles at Jannat Move press meet. According to this latest trailer, the movie Jannat is related to the game of cricket and cricket players. Cricket players play the actual game of cricket and Emraan Hashmi (Arun) tackles Cricket players.
Kangana & Sonal chauhaan dazzles at Jannat Movie press meet
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Towards the beginning of the book, Kaling states that if you are reading her book, you are either a woman or a gay man and while we are female, and therefore a part of her target audience, these are simply not topics of our interest. Kaling can write. We do not mean to diss or dog the writer or her product. We simply state that Why Not Me? isn't for us. Weddings, sororities, clothes and makeup is simply not our thang. But, we know talent when we see, hear or read it. Kaling is nothing if not really talented.
Author: Mindy Kaling
Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Crown Archetype; First Edition edition (September 15, 2015)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
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text: Kim has been a hair stylist since 1975. During this time she has both managed a successful beauty salon as well as owned her own full service salon. Kim's substantial experience has provided her with an exceptional depth of knowledge in all aspects of hair cutting, styling, coloring and long term care. Kim takes the time to listen to her clients concerns about their hair needs. She welcomes the opportunity to discuss with you your individual concerns.


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- Accept that you cant do everything everyday, try not to feel bad if you don't achieve what you wanted to in the day, heck keeping both the kids alive and well is by far a huge achievement without anything else!
- Stop. Some days I just have to stop what I am doing and forget the housework etc, I will just sit and spend time with both of them and have fun. I try to get some chores done in the morning so we have the whole afternoon for activities, sometimes it can take longer but then I just give up and go and play with them both. They are only this young for such a small amount of time.
Just enjoy being a mum to two children, yes its hard work but it is also twice as rewarding, loving and more all rolled into one. Just go with the flow and try not to be too hard on yourself. Try getting out the house as being stuck at home with a hyperactive toddler can be quite challenging, especially when they keep waking the baby up. Sometimes I will take a walk to Tesco or take Isla to the park just so Archie can have a good sleep. Im sure you will find what works for you, being a Mum is the most amazing thing (I write this as my toddler is screaming at the door throwing a tantrum) but yes its the best thing in the world, especially when them little things happen that make it oh so worth it.


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Skip to 0 minutes and 8 seconds So to illustrate the findings that we reported in the paper, in the journal Plos One, we've constructed this little Excel spreadsheet. What we've got is an equation that represents the output from the structural equation model that relates biological problems, social problems, and life events through the mediating effects of rumination to lead to mental health problems. And the very simple, in statistical terms, equation that's included here, represents both direct and mediated effects of these different causal issues. What this allows us to do, what this Excel spreadsheet allows us to do, is to play with the different variables to see how they impact on our mental health.
Skip to 1 minute and 2 seconds So we can imagine a baseline position of maybe 50%, for want of a better word, threat in each of the areas and how that impacts on our mental health. If we then increase the degree of threats to a person's mental health by changing these figures from say 50% to 75%, we can see how it changes the levels of their mental health problems. So increase in their biological vulnerability from 50% to 75% has a noticeable effect on the person's mental health. If we return the biological score back to 50%, do the same with social problems, increasing that to 75%, again, you can see an impact on the mental health.
Skip to 1 minute and 51 seconds Impact on a mental health of changing level of social disability, in this equation, has a very slightly smaller impact than effect in their biological problem simply because the equation has slightly different figures in there. If we return that to 50% and look at the impact of an increase in the number of negative life events on a person's problems, you'll see a more significant impact on their mental health. What really makes a difference, however, is if we look at the changes in somebody's tendency to ruminate. Again, if we make the same numerical change from 50% to 75% in their level of rumination, you can see a very marked impact on their mental health.
Skip to 2 minutes and 38 seconds Of course, in the real world, you're likely to have increased levels of life events, increased levels of social problems, and the tendency to ruminate as that pushes up the person's mental health scores quite considerably.
Skip to 2 minutes and 54 seconds This is not intended to be direct research. The numbers 50%, 75% are just illustrations. Obviously, biological problems and social problems in life events don't come in neat percentages. It allows you to play around with the numbers and to show how both the input variables of the actual problems themselves, biological, social, and life events and the mediating effects of rumination impact on our mental health. To help you look at this in a little bit more detail, we've included the Excel spreadsheet on the course website, so you can download it and play around with the numbers yourself. You can also, incidentally, check that I've got the equation right, which might be an important of the process.
Skip to 3 minutes and 43 seconds We've made this spreadsheet available in a format that you can access on the course website with instructions for how to do the manipulation of the variables I've just illustrated, and of course, to check that I've got the equation right.
The interactive model
This interactive spreadsheet, explained in the video, allows you to see how biological problems, social problems, life events and rumination can have an effect on mental health. You can input percentages yourself to see how different combinations may impact on well-being. Try inputting different levels of each factor to determine which ones are the most detrimental to mental health.
Download the spreadsheet (right click and choose 'save as')
Please note: the spreadsheet here is a Microsoft Excel file (.xls). If you do not have access to Excel on your computer, you could download and install Open Office, a open-source free software alternative which will open the file, to try this optional step.
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|William Andrew, Bob McKenzie, Al Smith
|First issue
|March 1923
Scaratika is the Magic Periodical for the Sheffield Circle of Magicians.
The earliest issues were edited by William Andrew, then later by Bob McKenzie. Only 30 copies of each issue of the early issues were published.
It was revamped and edited by Al Smith for several years, circa 1981/1990. The eighties version began as a quarterly, but quickly became bi-monthly. Printing was courtesy of local Magic dealer and Sheffield Circle member, Russell Hall. The major writer and contributor of the 80's incarnation was the editor, but from time to time he managed to persuade the membership to contribute. Occasional non-member contributors included Paul Hallas, Alan Goodall (Henrique) and Peter Kane.[1]
The first series ran for only 3 months, Volume 1, Numbers l,2,& 3 dated March, April and May/June 1923.
The next series did not appear until May/June 1936 (Vol. 1 # 1). It ran Vol. 1 # 1 thru 5, Vol. 2 # 1 thru 6.
Another series was started in the 1950s with Bob McKenzie.[2][3]
- ↑ Information courtesy of A. E. Smith
- ↑ The Magic Cauldron, Number 3 - "THE SCARATIKA" by "The Magic Chef"
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Today I am joining up with my friends Erika (MCM Mama Runs) for a round up of great Ragnar links and Coco Running with Perseverance) to chat about our upcoming Ragnar race in Washington, DC next week. Please check out their pages too for lots more info.
Ragnar– What is it?
You and 11 of your craziest friends (or 5 of your crazier friends for an ultra team) pile into two vans and tag team running 200(ish) miles, day and night, relay-style. Only one runner hits the road at a time. Each participant runs three times, with each leg ranging between 3-8 miles and varying in difficulty. So, from the elite runner down to the novice jogger, it's the perfect race for anyone. (RagnarRelay.com)
So I've joined up with 11 of my MRTT mamas (Erika included) to participate in our first Ragnar race together. Our team name is…drumroll…"Moms Do It All Night Long"-cute huh? We will be running 200.5 miles from Cumberland, MD to Washington, DC relay style.
What does Ragnar mean?
Ragnar was a king and hero of early 9th century Scandinavia. He was a conqueror, a wild man, a leader, fearless and free-spirited.*
In much the same way, today's Ragnarians fulfill their freedom to roam, to explore, to lead, – a free-spirited desire to get out there and experience an outdoor adventure with friends. They traverse beautiful scenery, conquer challenges, and celebrate as a team. They outfit themselves in crazy costumes, deck out their vans and tents and walk away with kick-ass medals, bragging rights and unforgettable stories of this epic adventure!
Who are we? People that seek adventure, love fitness and the outdoors, give moral support to each other at 3 AM, enjoy camaraderie, don't stop for bad weather, accomplish the amazing – together, aren't afraid to wear crazy costumes, cheer others on, and ring cowbells to celebrate victories – small and large.
*Actual history may vary from our romanticized version. (RagnarRelay.com)
Why do we do it?
I have no idea what so ever! Remember when you were in high school and you stayed up all night, wearing pj's, gossiping about boys and eating junk food?? Well I envision this experience as staying up all night with my girlfriends, wearing running clothes, drinking gatorade and eating GU shots and talking about our kids. Same thing right?!
I definitely don't expect much sleeping!
I've read a few other posts on what the Ragnar experience will be like but what better way to really hear about it than to ask friends who have recently "survived" one:
From Sue (This Mama Runs for Cupcakes) "Ragnar isn't a place to PR, you are facing obstacles that most of us aren't used to, i.e., sleep deprivation, decreased recovery time..have fun with it and take advantage of a low key race where you don't always have to look at your Garmin!"
From Sarah (MRTT Chapter leader and Ragnar Trail Relay Ambassador) "It's all about your team mate who's out on the course. You get lost in cheering on each other and really come together as a team. Having runners of all different levels on your team is an amazing experience. It's the way running should be!"
Love it! Can't wait to get out there and have fun with my BRF's.
The important stuff!
Van decoration and costumes are very important I hear. Having a great van decked out helps others cheer you on and helps the team get into the spirit of things. We've got some great decor plans and matching outfits of course. Stay tuned for those in the next post.
Here is a cute one that I saw though:
Right now my biggest worry is having to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night…in the woods…in the middle of nowhere…alone.
So those are the ramblings of a Ragnarian to be. Next post: packing for a Relay Race
So any packing must haves? Have you done a Ragnar or relay race?


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Neighbors, local businesses and PSU students provide input on SE 122nd Avenue Corridor rezone project
For many years, East Portland residents have advocated for more local businesses along SE 122nd Avenue and better multi-family residential design in the area. So during the fall and winter of 2011, BPS staff met with a neighborhood-based advisory group, hosted neighborhood walks and reviewed existing economic and land use data about rezoning SE 122nd Avenue to better meet community and resident needs. The SE 122nd Avenue Corridor Rezone Project team also received ideas on how to improve the area from students of Portland State University Professor B.D. Wortham-Galvin's Fall Architectural Studio class.
Together residents, students, staff and members of the business community are working to generate more small-scale commercial activity along the SE 122nd Ave corridor, provide more opportunities for "cottage commercial" uses, and improve the design and location of multi-family residential development within the study area.
The SE 122nd Avenue Corridor Rezone Project will implement portions of the community-led SE 122nd Avenue Pilot Study, an offshoot of the East Portland Action Plan.
Project Advisory Group helps guide the process
Staff have been guided in their efforts to update the zoning map and recommend changes to the zoning ordinance by a Project Advisory Group (PAG) made up of roughly a dozen members of the business and neighborhood communities invested in the SE 122nd Ave area. Three PAG meetings have been held in the Leander Court community room, where members gave their input to staff, raised concerns and suggested ideas for improving the neighborhood. In the upcoming months a draft list of property rezonings will be refined and recommendations for code language amendments will be presented that accomplish the objectives generated by the PAG.
The next Project Advisory Group meeting will be Jan. 26, 2012. An open house for the general public is scheduled for February 23rd, with representatives of the Portland Development Commission and the Bureau of Transportation helping to facilitate. Portlanders will have a chance to learn more about the project and give feedback on the code amendments at this time. After final input from the public and other stakeholders and refinement of the code language in early spring, a final package of rezoning and text amendment recommendations will be presented to the Planning and Sustainability Commission for their consideration and to City Council for adoption in July.
For more information on this project or about the upcoming open house, please visit the project website. You may also contact Chris Scarzello at firstname.lastname@example.com or 503-823-7716; or John Cole at firstname.lastname@example.com or 503-823-3475.


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Everyone knows this is America's historical and cultural hub for the LGBT community and no list would be complete without it. It has the largest per capita gay population in the country and there simply isn't another city on Earth that is more tolerant and accepting of gays and lesbians than San Francisco. In addition to having the most open and proud LGBT community in the US, they also have been at the forefront of legal protections and have a numerous groups supporting their senior community. In fact, there are multiple community groups such as Openhouse, Lavender Seniors, and the Castro Senior Center that specifically serve older members of the LGBT community. Finally, the city has numerous assisted living and retirement communities that are gay or gay-friendly.
San Francisco loses considerable ranking because of the outrageous cost of living. Between the high city and state taxes and the exorbitant cost of real estate, health care, and other essential needs, the only retirees who can afford to live there are the throngs of 20- and 30-somethings who just sold their start-ups!
Get all the details about senior care in San Francisco, CA.
Retirees from all walks of life want to settle down in a place that is fun and inviting, but also affordable and accommodating to the needs of older people. Members of the LGBT community have to be even more selective. Even in 2016 not all cities in America are particularly welcoming to those living "non-traditional" lifestyles and only a few select places have thriving social environments for LGBT residents.
Using SeniorScoreâ"¢, an unbiased, data-driven algorithm that determines the most accommodating places in America for seniors, we have determined the best cities in the country for retirees who identify with the LGBT community. The SeniorScoreâ"¢ evaluates over 100 variables across multiple categories that are pertinent to an area's older residents, including access to healthcare, social and recreational activities, general affordability, safety, quality of environment, and more. Additionally, we analyzed the overall LGBT populations per capita for each city, the presence of gay-friendly social environments, support for gay-owned businesses, and the overall level of tolerance and legal protection of the communities.


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27 May Saving a social media nightmare
After a bad customer service experience, I took to social media to try to get a resolution and let others know about the poor service.
Unfortunately the company has yet to respond. Sadly, it appears the company might have lost more than my family's business from this incident.
While I'm hardly an objective party in this case, I know a thing or two about responding to complaints.
Handling and responding to complaints in some form or another has been a part of my job for over a decade. I helped build the consumer complaint online form while at the Ohio Attorney General's Office. I have dealt with online complaints to websites for years and I've written articles about dealing with complaints, including having work published in college textbooks.
Sometimes we lose sight of the faces behind the computer. It's easy to blow-off complainers when we can't see them. Please don't do that. Before taking any action, remember that this is a real person who is upset.
Then, think about these steps when you respond to a public relations crisis:
Step One
Apologize. Tell the complainer, first. Then make a sincere public apology. Don't make excuses, don't use the word "but." This is about your business, not you. Do not let your pride get in the way of doing what's right for your business. If you feel the need to explain, do so frankly and without getting defensive.
Step Two
Make it right. If you have the ability to offer a free service, refund or repair, do it. Let your public networks know how you agreed to make things right for the consumer.
Don't have the ability to make it right? Apologize again and let your public network know how you plan to make things right for future customers. Maybe the consumer is unwilling to take a free service after having a bad experience. It's ok, just let them know you are truly sorry and you appreciate their feedback.
Step Three
Correct the original problem. Fix your product or service, address customer service issues, deal with the underlying issues. Let your public network know about the changes you are making.
Don't see anything to fix? Nobody likes to see the negatives in their business. So, make sure you are honest with yourself about potential areas to improve. If you still can't find anything to work on, let things settle and keep your eyes open for similar complaints.
Yeah, but what if my business is not at fault?
Check your pride and ask yourself the following:
- Is the customer even a little right?
- Do you have the ability to make things better?
- Could it hurt my business more if I do nothing?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions, start implementing steps 1 through 3.
Some complaints are completely unjustified. Maybe you provided stellar service, but the customer was having a bad day and didn't see it that way. Apologize anyway. Kindness and sympathy can disarm hostilities, even unjust ones.


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John Kerry is no longer a member of the U.S. Senate.
It's a fact he and some of his former colleagues struggled to recall at moments during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing Tuesday on "The Authorization of Use of Force in Syria." Kerry and John McCain bantered like old friends, Kerry stood up for his successor's right to display a nameplate, and Barbara Boxer addressed her former colleague as "John," before quickly correcting herself to "Mr. Secretary."
Kerry, too, at one point seemed to lose sight of the fact he was there as an administration spokesperson seeking to reassure and convince a skeptical public, as well as his former colleagues, and not to think out loud as the discussant he had been for so many years when he served as chairman of the committee. The topic: the critical question of whether the Obama Administration plans for there to be American troops on Syrian soil.
In the House, Democrats Chris Van Hollen and Gerry Connolly have been drafting a reworked version of the proposed White House authorization for use of force. The representatives' version, according to the Washington Post, includes "a legally binding stipulation that no ground troops would be deployed."
"Mr. Secretary, we received from the administration a proposed resolution for the authorization of force, and of course that is a negotiation between the Congress and the administration," current Chairman Robert Menendez of New Jersey asked. "Would you tell us whether you believe that a prohibition for having American boots on the ground -- is that something that the administration would accept as part of a resolution?"
"Mr. Chairman, it would be preferable not to, not because there is any intention or any plan or any desire whatsoever to have boots on the ground," Kerry replied. "And I think the president will give you every assurance in the world, as am I, as has the secretary of defense and the chairman.
"But in the event Syria imploded, for instance, or in the event there was a threat of a chemical weapons cache falling into the hands of al-Nusra or someone else and it was clearly in the interest of our allies and all of us, the British, the French and others, to prevent those weapons of mass destruction falling into the hands of the worst elements, I don't want to take off the table an option that might or might not be available to a president of the United States to secure our country."
Menendez interrupted. "If we said that there'd be no troops on the ground for combat purposes, that clearly would, I assume ...."
"Well, assuming that, in the going to protect those weapons -- whether or not they had to, you know, answer a shot in order to be secure, I don't want to speak to that. The bottom line is this -- can I give you the bottom line?" Kerry replied.
Menendez said something inaudible, but everyone was eager for the bottom line.
"I'm absolutely confident, Mr. Chairman, that it is easy -- not that complicated -- to work out language that will satisfy the Congress and the American people that there's no door open here through which someone can march in ways that the Congress doesn't want it to, while still protecting the national-security interests of the country," Kerry unspooled his answer. "I'm confident that can be worked out. The bottom line is, the president has no intention and will not, and we do not want to, put American troops on the ground to fight this -- or be involved in the fighting of this civil war, period."
Senator Bob Corker, a Tennessee Republican, was less than satisfied with this answer. "I will say that -- in response to your answer to Senator Menendez, I didn't find that a very appropriate response regarding boots on the ground," he said later in the hearing. "And I do hope as we move through this, the administration can be very clear in that regard."
Kerry walked his earlier comment back: "Well, let me be very clear now because I don't want anything coming out of this hearing that leaves any door open to any possibility. So let's shut that door now as tight as we can. All I did was raise a hypothetical question about some possibility -- and I'm thinking out loud -- about how to protect America's interests.
"But if you want to know whether there's any -- you know, the answer is, whatever prohibition clarifies it to Congress and the American people, there will not be American boots on the ground with respect to the civil war."
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At the Women's March on Washington, Senator Kamala Harris told constituents, she "had our backs," and since she has been in office Senator Harris been a vocal and active participant in standing up for the constitutional rights for her constituents in California against presidential legislation that undermine core human rights and values.
She is well known for her work defending exploited children, especially sexually trafficked minor, and for her opposition to capital punishment and defense of the rights of the undocumented.
The daughter of immigrants from India and Jamaica, Senator Harris is the first Indian American woman and second Black woman in the US Senate. She was born in Oakland, graduated from Howard University, and Hastings College of Law.
Wanda Sabir: Reflect first on the 91st anniversary of Carter G. Woodson's Negro History Week, now Black History Month, and your position as senator. You have moved through the ranks steadily increasing the control you have over the menu at the table. What were your goals and objectives when you decided to take on that responsibility?
Senator Kamala Harris: I stand on the shoulders of great people, some names you would recognize and some names you would not recognize. I was raised in an environment with a sense of responsibility to serve and to be a voice for those things that needed to be spoken and heard. That is what led me to run for DA of San Francisco (2003). That is what led me to run for Attorney General of California (2010), and now to be in the United States Senate (2016).
When I look at where we are in the year 2017, I know, as we all do, that the challenges are still great. There is still a real need to fight and speak very loudly about the issues we care about. That's what propelled me to run for senate and is certainly my reason for being here— from my participation in the Women's March on Washington, DC, one day after this president was inaugurated to being a part of a protest in front of the White House against the Muslim Ban, to just speaking against two of the presidential nominees to the cabinet, Senator Sessions for Attorney General and Betsy DeVos for Education Secretary."
It is the reason I have been working on why law enforcement needs to be trained on implicit bias. Now that we have Black History Month, as far as I am concerned it is all year round, we rededicate ourselves and remember where we come from, our reason for being and responsibilities we have going forward.
WS: I was reading about your committee assignments, you have a lot to do – Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs; U.S. Select Committee on Intelligence; U.S. Senate Committee on Environmental and Public Works; United States Senate Committee on the Budget, five committees. Is there anything happening now we can support you on?
Senator Harris: When we look at the marches that have been happening, it is important for people to speak out, show up, not just in Washington but all over the country. I encourage people to stay involved and support folks like Rep. Barbara Lee and others in the Bay Area. It is important to talk with all our friends and relatives and encourage them to pay attention to what is going on.
Pay attention when we are talking about Russian hacking of our country's electoral system. Pay attention when the President of the United States says we are going to shut our borders to people because of their faith. What I need people to do to help me is to educate themselves and each other about what's going on and to know we have to fight for our country and fight for our ideals.
These things that are happening right now are contrary to our ideal.
WS: As the second Black woman senator, and only one of 10 Black senators, how do you do the work in the face of hostility?
Senator Harris: It is about working with the Latina US Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, from Nevada on issues like immigration [and] fighting the Muslim ban. [It is about] working with Corey Booker (D-NJ) on Criminal Justice Reform.
It is definitely working across the aisle where we can, but building bridges among people who have more in common with us than differences. People like Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on immigration reform. It is about working with a lot of folks around our collective need to focus on the economy, so people have jobs, a place to live.
Another big issue, which is a coalition building piece, is to work with all sorts of people around the need to maintain the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare. Another thing people can do is reach out to their representatives to make sure they fight to keep the Affordable Care Act from being repealed."


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Leigh Corfman says that in 1979, when she was 14 years old, she was sitting in the courthouse with her mother when Roy Moore, then 32 years old, walked up and introduced himself. Moore, a Republican who is now running for the open Senate seat from Alabama, later called Corfman to ask her out on a date. During their second date, Corfman said Monday, Moore tried to "seduce" her.
"I met him around the corner from my house, my mother did not know," Corfman told NBC's "Today." She said she went to Moore's home during their second meeting, at which point "he basically laid out some blankets on the floor of his living room and proceeded to seduce me."
"During the course of that he removed my clothing, he came back in wearing his white underwear, he touched me under my clothing and he tried to get me to touch him as well," she said. "And at that point I pulled back and I said that I was not comfortable, and I got dressed and he took me home."
Corfman said she told two close friends about the incident, and that they advised her not to see him again. She said she ignored Moore's further calls.
Corfman first told The Washington Post about the incident with Moore, and her account was detailed in an article published earlier this month. She said Monday that the Post sought her out, and that she decided she would tell the news outlet her story if it was able to find other women who were also willing to go on the record with allegations against Moore. Four women in the piece accuse Moore of sexual misconduct; another woman came forward days later.
Corfman said she had wrestled with the idea of coming forward with her story several times, but previously had decided not to say anything publicly because she was a single mother.
"When you're in that situation, you do everything you can to protect your own," she said. "My family knew, family friends knew, my friends knew, I spent a lot of time every time he came up railing against him and what he had done to me."
It took years for me to regain a sense of confidence in myself, and I felt guilty.Leigh Corfman
When her children were in junior high school, she added, she sat them down and told them her story about Moore. She also told them they could decide whether she would speak up publicly.
Ultimately, she said, they asked her not to say anything because "they were afraid that they would be castigated in their [friend] groups."
Corfman said she feels like "a weight's been lifted" since coming forward, but that the incident has stuck with her for decades.
"It took away a lot of the specialness of interactions with men, it took some trust away," she said. "It took years for me to regain a sense of confidence in myself, and I felt guilty, I felt like I was the one to blame, and it was decades before I was able to let that go."
Moore had denied the allegations, saying he doesn't even know who Corfman is.
"I wonder how many mes he doesn't know," she said in response.
Moore's wife, Kayla Moore, accused the women who spoke out of receiving payments for their stories.
Corfman denied this. "If anything, this has cost me," she said. "I've had to take leave from my job."


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Kohl's discount department store has been caught selling a hooded parka made from raccoon dog fur, despite the care information on the website saying the trim is faux fur.
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It's the console war to end all console wars: Xbox One VS PS4. Go onto any video game website and you'll be pummelled by fanboys for both the Xbox One and the PS4. The allegiances toward these pieces of metal, plastic and silicon are often perplexing for people that aren't fully engaged in the gaming world. I get it though. You want the console that you shelled out close to $500 to be great. But the gang warfare that results online doesn't really help people who are about to buy and are still weighing their options. Forgetting games for the moment,
How do these two consoles stack up in terms of value for cord cutting?
That is, hardware support, flexibility for streaming content and app support. Well, let's take a look by the numbers. I highlighted areas that I see as a positive in green in the table below.
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|External A/C power brick
|External hard drive support
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|Yes x 2
|HDMI out
|HDMI passthrough
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|Yes x 1
|Ethernet connection
|Infrared mini connector for control
|Digital TV Tuner support
|DLNA support
|Optical digital audio out
|Resolution output for video (max)
|Native .mkv video support
|Bitstream audio passthrough
|Full OTA DVR support
|Yes (planned)
As you can see, it's a pretty fair fight. The basics are all there for both consoles. They both output beautiful 1080p video. They both have a healthy smattering of USB ports that can handle external hard drives filled with media. But there are a few areas of note:
1. Power brick
There's nothing worse than a massive, obnoxious power brick. Unfortunately for Xbox One owners, it has a big one. It may not be an issue for you, but the PS4 has an internal power supply which makes it a cleaner design. Point PS4
2. Front USB ports
Not a biggie either, but the PS4 has two front USB ports while the Xbox One only has one (which is actually located on the side). For most, it's not a big deal, but perhaps it might be harder to reach the back of your console for whatever reason.Point PS4
3. HDMI passthrough
Okay. This is where we get into some important differences. The Xbox One has a pretty revolutionary feature for media savvy folks out there. It has something called "HDMI passthrough." This means that you can plug any device that uses HDMI into the back of the Xbox One and run that video source through the Xbox One interface. Ironically (for this blog at least) this is mostly demoed as a way to feed TV cable box content into the Xbox so you can have a single unified media system (complete with the Xbox One Guide which provides TV listings and DVR support). For us cord cutters this feature is really awesome for say, connecting your Chromecast or other media streamer that has some extra features that the Xbox doesn't support yet. For example, the Chromecast supports HBO Now, so by plugging it into the Xbox you have essentially added this feature to your system. There are other, less sexy, advantages to this tech as well. I have an older home theatre receiver that only has two HDMI inputs, so having this extra one on the Xbox One is really valuable. Point Xbox One
4. Infrared mini connector
For those of you that use universal remotes or other control devices the Xbox One comes equipped with a rear IR port. The PS4 relies only on Bluetooth for control so you're out of luck on this one. Point Xbox One
5. Digital TV Tuner support
This is a relatively new addition to the Xbox One's feature list. We all know that Microsoft has been trying to position the Xbox One as an all-in-one media centre. Well, recently they added a feature that really pushes it even further in that direction, and it's GREAT for cord cutters. For those of you who enjoy pulling HDTV signals over the air, the Xbox One now supports the use of a Digital TV Tuner which allows you plug your antenna directly into the Xbox One. This takes OTA viewing to another level, adding TV listings to the Xbox interface and just generally meshing free HDTV more closely into your media system.Point Xbox One
6. Bitstream audio passthrough
Ok, this one is a bit technical but it could be a big one for a few buyers. Basically if you are into playing HD surround formats (Dolby True HD, DTS Master HD, Dolby Atmos, DTS X) then you are probably familiar with the idea of sending a bitstream to your home theatre receiver for decoding. This is actually the only way to properly play a Dolby Atmos soundtrack (which should become more and more popular over the next couple years). The PS4 has an option to fully passthrough these HD soundtracks to your receiver. While the Xbox One doesn't currently support this. It's because the Xbox One actually "remixes" the soundtracks that come into the unit so it can overlay menu sound effects and then spit out either a DTS or Dolby Digital soundtrack. Long story short, if you are a big audio dork, you may want to keep an eye on whether the Xbox One can add this feature. Point PS4
7. Full OTA DVR support
It was just announced that Microsoft will be adding full over the air HDTV DVR support to the Xbox One sometime in 2016. This will be a godsend for many OTA-loving cord cutters. They'll be able to schedule recordings and timeshift with the help of an external hard drive. Again, PS4 does not have OTA support at all, so this one is a major win for Xbox One (when it comes out). Point Xbox One
Final Score
Xbox One:
Wrap up
At the end of the day, everyone's preferences are different. If you're not really into HDTV over the air, then it's really a wash. If you absolutely need bitstream HD audio, go PS4. If you love playing Japanese RPGs with super complicated stories and flying air ships, well go PS4. Xbox One received backwards compatibility for Xbox 360 games recently, which has nothing to do with cord cutting, but is super awesome. Ikaruga and Super Meat Boy anyone?
On the fence? Whether you get a Playstation 4 or an Xbox One, either way you're going to get a real cord cutting powerhouse.
We didn't even touch the different apps that are available for each device, which can be a real factor in choosing one platform over another. Stay tuned for a full video/audio streaming app comparison in the coming weeks.
Happy cord cutting.


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Thank you for a great time in Reykjavík June 1st 2019
EMBLA, the Nordic Food Awards, creates visibility for Nordic food and the innovative people behind it, both in the Nordic countries and internationally.
The purpose of EMBLA is to strengthen the knowledge of Nordic food.
EMBLA Food Awards, is held every two years, last time in Reykjavík on June 1st, 2019. The Nordic Farmer's Council, NBC, is responsible for EMBLA Food Awards with the support from the Nordic Council of Ministers.
Winners 2019
For further information, please contact:
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Goes to the farmer, the fisherman, the hunter or the collector, who represent raw ingredients of high gastronomic quality, who make use of the Nordic natural and cultural terroir and who himself is producing, catching or collecting the raw material.
Goes to a person, a company or an organization, who has developed a new method which is built on food artisan tradition and has broad appeal and market potential.
Goes to a food artisan, who have developed a unique product which represent a high gastronomic quality and is rooted in Nordic raw ingredients and artisan traditions.
Goes to a person, a storyteller, a media or a concept, which communicate the joy and enhance the knowledge for Nordic food.
Goes to a person or an organization, who has done an extraordinary effort to encourage meals, quality and a Nordic food culture in public meals.
Goes to a society, an institution or a community, who has assembled producers of raw ingredients, restaurants and other local actors to lift a geographic destination through food-culture, cooperation and unity.
Goes to a person or an organization, who has developed an idea or a concept which notably has contributed to develop future generation knowledge and skills in relation to Nordic food and food culture.
Everybody can nominate to Embla awards. You can nominate yourself, your organization or the business you work for. And you can also nominate other people, organizations or companies.
The Nordic Farmer's Council, NBC, is responsible for EMBLA Food Awards with the support from the Nordic Council of Ministers. The participants come from Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Åland Islands and The Faroe Islands.
National jury consists of 3 members from each country. The national jury will select one representative for each award category in each participating country. All the juries will come together in Reykjavík on May 31st to select the winners.
Jury members cannot vote for candidates from their own country.
On June 1st in Harpa Hall in Reykjavík, Iceland. The ceremony will be connected to Nordic Chefs Association´s Congress that takes place at the same time and location.
It is expected that the nominee will participate in the ceremony on June 1st in Iceland. Linked to the Embla Food Award there will be planned tours and activities for guests on May 31st and during the day of 1st of June.
It is the nominee who pays the trip to Iceland, and the nominee is welcome to invite guests to the prize ceremony at Harpa.
Faroe Islands, Grøna Oyggin
The winner has pioneered the challenging art of growing vegetables on the Faroe Islands, by developing a specialized vegetable cultivation method for a harsh environment. The availability of high quality local produce has been important for the Faroese gastronomic development.
Denmark, Anne-Birgitte Agger
The winner is a "machine with a vision", tirelessly advocating the mission in providing public kitchens in a whole city with sustainable, healthy meals prepared from scratch. Always defending the weak ones, challenging everyone from decision makers to students to take sustainability beyond the environment – to the plate and beyond.
Finland, Ainoa Winery
The winner fills a gap that has existed in Nordic cuisine. By using wild berries and other high quality ingredients from the forest they have created internationally recognized wines. This allows complementary pairings to create a pure Nordic taste experience.
Finland, Hävikki-battle - Food waste-battle, Motiva Oy
The winner has succeeded in developing a concept of teaching and inspiring youth to turn food waste into treasure and share it on social media. By using all existing assets and meeting youth in their everyday life, the concept is providing knowledge and curious awareness for lifelong learning by doing.
Denmark, Claus Meyer
For decades, Claus Meyer has been an inspiration for Danish food culture. He is committed to the New Nordic Kitchen Manifesto. With passion and energy, he is communicating the local products, sustainability, inclusiveness and biodiversity.
Sweden, Bondens Skafferi
The winner is a link between producers, chefs and grocery stores. It helps the farmers to get their products out on the market. At the same time the producer is ensured a good price for his products. They highlight the importance of the food origin, quality and seasonal variations.
Faroe Islands, Gimburlombini – Nólsoy
A small outer island of Nólsoy has managed to get "on the radar" by involving the locals in tourist experiences. The inhabitants use what the island has to offer in an innovative and modern way.
In the past, people were moving from the island. Now they are staying and taking part in the storytelling of the destination.
Faroe Islands, Dimunargardur
The family's livelihood is what the island can provide: sheep, cows, poultry, seabirds and produce. All of which is produced using traditional techniques in innovative ways and with respect for the environment. Their products are sold on the mainland,
where they have a reputation for unique quality and purity.
Website: storadimun.fo
Sweden, Annika Unt
Creates positivity and joy around the public meal. Inspires both staff and students with nutrition, health, education and a wide knowledge, always focusing on the joy of eating. She stresses the fact that Sweden is unique with its free school meals
to all students, she puts the focus on Swedish flavors, local producers and the understanding of where the food comes from.
YouTube: youtube.com
Faroe Islands, Leif Sørensen
Leif Sørensens hand-made fermented fish crisps, or "Fish Chips", are made from fermented fish held together by different Nordic grains, predominantly barley.
Fermented fish is a traditional and unique product of the Faroe Islands, and Leif Sørensen have expanded the utility of the product, winning the fish category of Open Icelandic Championship for Artisan Food Production with his crisps.
Norway, Geitmyra Matkultursenter
Started up in 2011. This is a noncommercial foundation. The vision for Geitmyra is to learn children how the food is grown, make food and learn how our food ends up in our plate. They collaborate with the schools in Oslo. But they also have after
school activities and classes in the week ends for families. It is Andreas Viestad that is the founder.
Website: geitmyra.no
Åland, Michael Björklund, Smakbyn
Alandian chef that is active both in Sweden and Finland. Has done cooking shows with local food as theme in all the Nordic countries, "Mat så in i Norden". The unique about Michael is his commitment and ability to highlight the
value in the simple and local in food culture, and make these gathered things to something great. His cooking has never been about the exceptional or fine dining, but instead about Nordic foods and food culture that touches us all and he has done
so for a long time – long before the blooming of Nordic food as a trend. Michael has been co-author to a lot of Nordic cookbooks.
Website: smakbyn.ax
Finland, Thomas Snellman, Developer and distributor of the REKO retail
Inspired by a delivery model for short food supply chain in France, organic farmer Thomas Snellman, brought the REKO retail and distribution model for local food to Finland. REKO, launched in 2013, stands for fair consuming and offers customers
a unique way of ordering products directly from the producer, without the need for middlemen and administrative costs. The REKO networks operate via closed Facebook groups in which orders and deliveries are agreed on. The revolutionary REKO model
has spread widely due to Snellman's enthusiastic and inspiring work: over 150 networks with over 200 000 consumers operate in Finland, over 30 networks in Sweden and there's a growing interest in other Nordic countries and Europe.
Website: ekonu.fi
Faroe Islands, Heimablídni
The Faroese phrase "heimablídni" translates directly as "home hospitality", and all across the islands you can enjoy authentic and intimate dining experiences in people's homes. In addition to being served traditional
homemade Faroese food, these underground restaurants will treat you to interesting stories that relate to that particular part of the country or village.
Website: visitfaroeislands.com
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Arsenal have identified Belgian defender Jan Vertonghen as their main target for the January transfer window.
Boss Arsene Wenger believes strengthening his team's defence is now an urgent matter, after they conceded 21 goals in their first ten Premier League matches of the season.
This total includes the three the Gunners shipped in yesterday's thrilling 5-3 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Ajax centre-back Vertonghen is likely to cost about £10million and could team up with fellow Belgian international Thomas Vermaelen , who is already at the Emirates, reported Footie-Online.
The Dutch giants would find it difficult to turn down such a fee for a player who has represented his country more than 30 times.
Vertonghen has previously spoken of the 'dream' of following Vermaelen to north London so is sure to be keen on any proposed deal.
Arsenal were previously linked with the defender in the summer of 2010 but a move did not materialise and the Gunners have since added the likes of Per Mertesacker to their back line.
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Read the full story here Web Link posted Saturday, September 1, 2007, 6:36 PM
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Ostrander shines in Stanford football loss
Original post made on Sep 2, 2007
Read the full story here Web Link posted Saturday, September 1, 2007, 6:36 PM
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a resident of Ventura
on Sep 2, 2007 at 12:47 pm
He did play reasonably well, although we should not get carried away,
as the title of this post suggests- "shines" his game was decent- though
to say that he shined is not that accurate- for example- the game began with
ostrander getting sacked/fumbling/and ucla running down the 10 yard line or so
of the cardinal- he needs to do a much better job of avoiding sacks by holding the
ball for too long, and also to protect the ball when he does get hit- he threw the ball
nearly 60 times- completing many passes for- but many of those passes were short and
inconsequential- good for stats. but not for points- he needs to work on getting the bal
to the receiver quicker- and he will have more continuous drives with points at the end.
He needs to play with more of a sense of urgency on every play- until then- he won't be
winning that many games on the farm- hopefully this will be a good learining experience-
welcome to the pac- 10.
a resident of another community
on Sep 9, 2007 at 2:06 pm
When you can find good things to write about a 45-17 loss in which the opponent gained over 600 yards in your recently miniaturized stadium, you are a very creative writer.
Please excuse me if, as one who was there when greats like Nevers, Albert, Taylor,and a host of others, created one of the great football traditions in the world in one of the world's premier stadia, your end seems just a bit short.
If this is your idea of Stanford football, may I suggest that you end the charade, sell the stadium to Menlo Jr. College and put the proceeds of the sale and what remains of the athletic budget into girl's marbles. You might as well go all the way!
William Gregg '47.
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Daily Devotions by parishioners of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Sterling, Virginia.
Friday, June 05, 2009
2 Corinthians 9:1-15
As you sow...so will you also reap.
Whatever seed I put in the ground...that is a forerunner of what will germinate and grow and blossom and be harvested.
If I invest little care in what I plant...I can't expect prize-winning fruit.
If I give from the fringes of my heart...I'm not going to find the love of my life.
But...when I find what is lovely and good and true...how can I not invest heart and mind and soul?
God makes a promise: he will bless our sowing, as we sow in good faith.
Paul had seen it in the churches he had planted. Do we not also ourselves look back and see the evidence of how God has blessed us through good times and hard times, to be sure later sometimes than we might have hoped, but consistently and faithfully?
I thank God for providing a church community that sometimes struggles but faithfully seeks to live into the myriad gifts that God has bestowed on us. The mission is larger than we are, and will remain so. That's why we are here, and why we need to lean on a greater power as we go forward. But if we're going to realize God's dream for us, we will need to be greatly invested, in money and time and in indescribable gifts that become dividend shares for the Lord's work.
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Warning: Plastic Kitchen Utensils Can Contain Formaldehyde
What may appear to you and me as harmless plastic, may in fact be harming our families.
Plastic kitchen utensils and plates, bowls, cutlery and other kitchen utensils are actually often made of melamine resin. Melamine can release formaldehyde if they are heated above 70 ° Celsius. This according to reports from the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment.
Therefore, if you use a plastic spoon which contains melamine for cooking or frying, you may be exposing yourself to an increased health risk. Equally harmful is when melamine tableware or plates are heated in the microwave oven.
Formaldehyde can go into food
Melamine resins are plastics which are made from the raw materials of melamine and formaldehyde. The materials are hard and unbreakable, have a smooth surface and are the basis of these material properties used include the production of commodities such as cooking spoons and utensils. Studies of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment have now shown that the use of products made of melamine resins and cooking in microwave ovens increased the amounts of melamine and formaldehyde which are released into the food.
Never Heat Melamine Tableware Over 70 degrees
"The crucial point is the famous 70 degree and duration of warming". Typically when you roast your food can reach temperatures up to 180 degrees. At such temperatures the melamine can pass a health risk levels of the substances in food. Studies of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment show that the acceptable limits are clearly exceeded. Another possible health risk they pointed out was through the inhalation of formaldehyde which may be released.
Increased Risk when Exposed to Acid
"Especially Dangerous is the combination of heat plus acid" said director Kundke. This is because the contact of melamine with acidic foods can lead to decomposition of the material. "This applies to almost all vegetables," says the Director. "If for example you are cooking tomato soup and put the spoon in the hot soup can for twenty minutes that is all you would need to release the formaldehyde". Therefore, kitchen utensils which contain melamine should not be used for cooking, baking or for heating in the microwave. It is safe to use of them at temperatures below 70 ° Celsius. The same is true if plastic cups containing melamine are used to hold hot beverages.
Beware of broken surfaces
Typically there is no health risk when placed in the dishwasher as "There, the 70 degree level is usually not exceeded."
If the utensil is damaged or losing it's luster, it may be an indication that the material has already changed. If articles made of melamine are losing their luster, or if the surface is otherwise damaged, the decomposition process is accelerated and more likely to release the formaldehyde. These utensils should be thrown out as soon as possible to keep food formaldehyde-free.