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We went to the cooking club and asked questions about what they were up to.
In cooking with Mrs Elderfield they have made: bonfire parkin, rocky road, halloween cupcakes, pizza, pasta, and chocolate log!
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Ellen said " My favourite thing to make was the rocky road."
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ZAGREB (Reuters) - Croatia's president on Wednesday designated pharmaceutical executive Tihomir Oreskovic to become prime minister, nominating a technocrat put forward by conservatives and reformists after weeks of talks following an inconclusive Nov. 8 election.
The European Union's newest member state needs stable government quickly as it is under pressure from Brussels to decisively tackle fiscal woes and high public debt as well as pave the way for more investment notably in the private sector.
"He (Oreskovic) convinced me that he has support of 78 parliamentary deputies," President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic said. Parliament has 151 seats.
Oreskovic, 49, a pharmaceutical expert working as a senior manager in Israel-based Teva Pharmaceuticals, now has 30 days to win approval for his cabinet in the parliament.
"I'll invest all my knowledge and energy so that we can start solving the huge number of problems that we have," Oreskovic said after his nomination.
The conservative HDZ and the reformist "Most" (Croatian for "bridge") party struck a deal on Wednesday after six weeks of talks on potential coalitions, which also included the outgoing government's Social Democrats..
Most, made up of municipal politicians and independents, insisted on a technocrat prime minister as a guarantor of reformist intentions on fiscal management and the economy.
Croatia, once part of old socialist federal Yugoslavia, is under EU pressure to overhaul its costly and inefficient public sector and liberalise its economy to spur investment and tame high public debt, now close to 90 percent of GDP.
A failure to do so would expose Croatia to a downgrade in its credit rating, which is now at the highest speculative grade with a negative outlook.
This year Croatia will post its first year of growth, seen at around 1.5 percent, after six consecutive recession years.
"I think the reformist capacity of a new cabinet will largely depend on the pressure from Brussels. The first test will be the 2016 budget, which should make savings worth at least one percent of GDP, or some 3.5 billion kuna ($500.64 million)," economic analyst Damir Novotny said.
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Born in Itajaí south Brazil, at three and a half years old Marlon Teixeira was diagnosed with cancer in the mediastinum (chest cavity that lies between the lungs). The treatment took more than three years and left a large scar on the back of the boy who since then surrendered to surfing.
Known as Gisele Bündchen of pants, Marlon Teixeira is now the most quoted male model in the fashion industry and one of the highest paid.
Owner of a sculptural body, penetrating look, sex appeal and an intoxicating simplicity, Marlon was introduced in Milan / Paris circuit to 16 years, from where he lifted flights to other places.
Today the boy of the golden body is in 7th place in the world ranking of the most requested models, starred a hype full of sensuality to the Canadian brand Dsquared2 in 2013, was the only male model parading for spring / summer collection of iconic Chanel, chosen personally by Karl Lagerfeld also in 2013. This year Teixeira can't stop, his gorgeous face is already in the campaign of fragrance by Carolina Herrera, in the side of the Gisele Bündchen Brazilian muse.
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I decided to watch the band perform this year, so I headed out earlier than I did last year. I like the band show. I know some of the students were complaining because the music was written for them, rather than being a compilation of popular tunes. The trouble with popular tunes is the cost for licensing. I think the music was quite good and the band did a very nice job. They do Senior Night for marching band during Fall Fair as well, so I got to see my seniors and their parents get honored.
I visited all of the stalls and bought a few things from the clubs selling. I got some apples with caramel sauce (yum) and later a piece of cherry pie (also yum). Since we'd had our county tech meeting today, I was still full from lunch (El Sombrero) so I didn't get the pork dinner that they serve.
When it was nearly time for the Farm Olympics (aka Class Challenge), I was asked to be a judge (to make sure the student judge didn't cheat - each team had a student judge from their class, but also one staff member as a judge). So I got to judge the Freshmen. They had some new events this evening. My favorite was Musical Chairs. 32 high schoolers trying to sit in 31 chairs is a funny sight. And it only got better after that. Especially cuz the person running the music was slightly sadistic. I think they only broke 2 folding chairs during the event. Not too bad. :-)
The juniors, who were the reigning champions, and the seniors were extremely competitive in tonight's competition. I was pleased to see the Freshman not always come last. Indeed, during the bit where they had to make baskets (basketball), they came in first. The final score had the Sophomores last (by only 1 point), then Freshmen third, Juniors second, and Seniors first. I was tired from laughing so much.
My goal is to have a nice relaxing fall weekend. The weather is going to cooperate nicely with that plan. :-)


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From 2014–2017, the Swiss Confederation will reimburse the agricultural sector with a good CHF 2.8 billion of general direct payments per annum for its services, one of which is the preservation and promotion of biodiversity. This service is part of the proof of ecological performance that must be furnished by farmers in order to receive direct payments. Around CHF 367 million is currently provided per year for the promotion of biodiversity.
Between 1996 and 2005, the effectiveness of the biodiversity-promotion measures was tested for the Swiss Midlands as part of the 'Evaluation of Eco-Measures' project. Since then, no further evaluation has been conducted, and a control instrument for highlighting the development of biodiversity on cultivated land and for enabling statistically corroborated statements is lacking.
In order to bridge this gap, in 2010, and based on the 'Ordinance on the Assessment of Sustainability in Agriculture' (919.118) of 7 December 1998, the Federal Department for Agriculture, together with the Federal Department of the Environment, initiated the development of a monitoring tool. Under the acronym 'ALL-EMA', which stands for 'Arten und Lebensräume Landwirtschaft – Espèces et milieux agricoles' (the German and French equivalents of 'Agricultural Species and Habitats'), Agroscope – in partnership with the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL, Hintermann and Weber AG and further experts – developed a method for monitoring species and habitats in the open agricultural landscape that, according to the Agricultural Environmental Targets, are deemed to be a matter of priority for the Swiss agricultural sector.


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I am so excited to have the lovely Cindy (of A Practical Wedding meet ups and wisdom, and even more wisdom) here today to share her love of Chicago. As a transplant to the Windy City-I always love to hear what everyone' elses favorite parts of the living here are. Check her and her wife's company out at craftybroads.com.
When Sarah gave me the topic for this post, my first thought was, what in the world will I write about? You see, I love living in Chicago, but when I think about the things I love to do here… it isn't about where I go or what sights I see or the food I eat… it's about who I'm doing those things with. So I'd have to say that the thing I love most about Chicago is the people!
However, if I think for a few moments longer, a few favorite places and activities come to mind. First up on everyone's list, in my opinion, is a visit to the lakefront. I've always been partial to vast expanses of water, and Lake Michigan certainly qualifies. If you frequent it, you'll notice that from time to time, it even smells like the ocean despite being a lake. A lazy picnic lunch with your toes in the sand; a little dip in the water; a walk or bike ride down the lakefront path… what could be better?
Second to that is a ride on Lake Shore Drive. Start on the south side and head towards the loop. Coming up on the city skyline with the lake on the other side is simply stunning.
Now that you've gotten the touristy stuff out of the way – because really, that is as much of the tourist stuff as you need to do – let's talk about some other ways to spend your time in the Windy City. (By the way, do you know that it's not called that because of the actual wind? It's actually a reference to all the politicians blowing so much hot air.)
I'm obviously biased since I studied and work in theatre, but one of the city's greatest assets is the plethora of shows you can see here at any given time. Of course there are the big "Broadway in Chicago" theatres downtown, but you should skip those. You can see the exact same show when it comes through your city. What you want to do is check out the storefront scene. There are more than 200 companies here, and most of them are making art on shoestring budgets in hole-in-the-wall venues with less than a hundred seats. Dive theatre, if you will. Much like dive bars, they can be hit or miss… but when you find the hit, you'll have an experience you never forget. (And it usually won't cost you more than $20.)
The last thing I'll mention is: food. You might not think of Chicago as a world-class eating city, but there are some truly stellar establishments here. You can venture into just about any neighborhood and find great dishes from just about any region of the world. Within walking distance of our condo, there is authentic Mexican; Persian; Peruvian; Thai; and Ethiopian, just to give you an idea. And if you want to go fancy, there is no shortage of truly wonderful fine dining in Chicago either.
So – to make a long story short – here's what you should do in Chicago:
1. Visit the Lake. (Early and often.)
2. See some Dive Theatre.
3. Eat Good Food.
And, of course, do all of those things with your favorite people.
Thank you so much Cindy!


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Firefighters rescued two people from a house in Nailsea after a tumble dryer caught fire.
Avon Fire and Rescue Service was called to St Mary's Park just before midnight last night (Tuesday).
The tumble drier in the outhouse of the property had caught fire and the flames spread to a nearby car and caravan.
Two crews from Nailsea and two from Clevedon fire station were called to the incident.
Ten firefighters in breathing apparatus used two high-pressure hose reels, two 45mm jets and two CO2 extinguishers to tackle the blaze.
They also used a positive pressure ventilation fan to clear smoke and a thermal imaging camera to check for hotspots.
Firefighters rescued two people from the building, who were taken to hopsital by ambulance crews.
A third person was treated for smoke inhalation.
Police were also in attendence and the cause of the fire is thought to be accidental.
People are advised not to leave tumble dryers on overnight or leave them unattended.
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Former New Haven, Woodbridge resident again sentenced to federal prison
A 61-year-old man, formerly from New Haven and Woodbridge, was sentenced to an additional 27 months in federal prison for a fraud scheme hatched while he was on probation for a previous conviction.
John Voloshin was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny in Hartford to the prison sentence followed by three years of supervised release for operating a "fraud scheme" and for violating a condition of his federal supervised release from a prior conviction.
On May 17, 2012, the same judge sentenced Voloshin to 33 months in prison and three years of supervised release for operating "multiple fraud schemes" that caused losses of more than $1.5 million to individuals and lenders, according to a press release from the U.S. attorney's office. As part of the schemes, Voloshin forged signatures and used fabricated bank account statements, tax returns, mortgage releases and loan applications. He was released from prison on May 16, 2014, and began serving a three-year term of supervised release, the release said.
Shortly after his release from prison in 2014, in an attempt to gain permission from the U.S. Probation Office to travel to London, Voloshin repeatedly lied to and misled his probation officer by "concocting a bogus job for a real estate concern in London," the release stated. On Nov. 7, 2014, Chatigny sentenced Voloshin to an additional nine months in prison and 27 months of supervised release for violating the terms and conditions of his probation.
Voloshin was again released from prison on June 8, 2015.
According to court documents and statements made in court, beginning in fall 2015, Voloshin engaged in another fraud scheme by soliciting money, representing that the money would be invested to generate very high returns. Although Voloshin did invest some of the victims' money, he used substantial portions of the victims' money for personal expenses, including a $20,000 payment toward a luxury apartment in Manhattan, and for plastic surgery, fine dining, retail shopping and alcohol, the release said.
Chatigny ordered Voloshin to pay $275,000 in restitution. Voloshin also has a substantial restitution obligation from his prior conviction.
Voloshin has been detained since his arrest on May 26, 2016. On Jan. 4, 2017, he pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and admitted to a violation of the terms and conditions of his federal supervised release.
Chatigny sentenced Voloshin to 21 months in prison on the wire fraud conviction and a consecutive six months on the supervised release violation.


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For Tyler Bereman, his trip to X Games this year was a solid team effort. From everyone at Fasthouse designing TB's custom gear and Robbie Brown building the baddest bike in the pits, TB had a tight knit team of people in his corner, and it showed. After earning a bronze in Best Whip, Bereman went into Big Air Quarter Pipe looking for gold. Following a huge air, TB was sitting pretty in the top spot until Colby Raha uncorked one of the highest airs out of the quarter pipe to date, bumping Tyler down to silver. For all involved, X Games was a resounding success—TB came home with some hardware, the Fasthouse gear looked the coolest, and most of all, the boys had a good time. Tag along with TB for the entire event, after parties, and good times.
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2019-2020 Calendar
10: Uniform Swap and Shop Sale @ HT (3-6pm)
11: Uniform Swap and Shop Sale @ HT (8am-1pm)
21: HT Meet Up @ Peach Wave Frozen Yogurt
28: 3rd & 4th Grade Info Night (4-5pm)
Middle School Info Night (5-6pm)
03: First Day of School!
06: Food Free Dress
09: STAR Testing Window #1 (9/9-9/27)
10: Family Picnic (4-6pm)
Back to School Night (6-8pm)
16-20: Bully Prevention Week
23-25: 8th Grade Retreat
Middle School Chromebooks
We are excited to start our 1:1 Chromebook plan with 6th, 7th and 8th graders this year! Here is the letter we shared earlier this year with important information and frequently asked questions.
AHERA Management Plan
Each year, Archdiocesan schools must notify families of our asbestos management plan. Please see the attached for more information.
2019-2020 Information
Please find next year's school calendar here.
Please find next year's supply lists here.
2018-2019 Annual Report
Our 2018-2019 Annual Report reviews last year's events, statistics and financials. We hope you enjoy it.
What does that mean?
For some of our new families, our events and wording may be confusing. Here's a brief explanation of what you see in our August/September calendar:
HT PTO News
Holy Trinity PTO wants to hear from you!
The PTO group plans many events and activities for students, families and staff throughout the year. This year, we are excited to roll out a "virtual suggestion box" for families to be able to let us know what you think!
Did you attend an event last year and want to give us ideas or suggestions for this year? Leave us a note! Do you have an idea for a brand new event? Leave us a note! We want to hear from you. What went well? What can be improved?
Here is the link to our PTO suggestion wall. Feel free to add your comments to the posts already created or add a brand new post by clicking the "plus" button in the lower right hand corner. The first event we have coming up is the Back to School night Family Picnic. Let us know what you'd like to see there!
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Guys, I LOVE MAKING THESE VIDEOS! The tulip-man and I made a cooking video last weekend and, well, we obsessed over every aspect of it; getting the shots, editing it, sharing it, doing everything to give our little video baby a shot at internet stardom.
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Not just any dinner. My first time at a Michelin Star restaurant! We spent the night dining on 10 decadent courses at Niven, where they have an 80/20 concept. 80% vegetables, 20% meat and fish. Needless to say, they did some amazing things with vegetables. I'll probably just do a whole post about it, seeing as how I did make the possibly-obnoxious point of photographing each course.
So yea, the next day I was super inspired. And maybe chocolate-dipped chewy granola bars won't make the menu of Michelin Star restaurants anytime soon, but they're delicious all the same.
These chewy granola bars nut-free, because I'm allergic and who needs nuts anyways?! They're oven-free, because ain't nobody got time for that. They've got bulgur, because that's our spotlight ingredient this week. And they're packed with cranberries and dark chocolate (no reasoning necessary there).
Chocolate-Dipped Chewy Granola Bars (Nut-Free)
- 1 cup flake cereal 50 g, like Special K, can also use rice puffs
- ¾ cup rolled oats 70 g
- ⅔ cup packed dried cranberries 125 g
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes 30 g
- ⅓ cup fine/medium grind bulgur 75 g, can also use quinoa
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds 30 g, pepitas
- ¼ cup sunflower seed kernels 30 g
- ½ cup honey 118 mL
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 bar dark chocolate 200 g
- In a large bowl, combine cereal, oats, cranberries, coconut flakes, bulgur, and seeds.
- Combine honey and vanilla in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium/high heat. Boil, stirring frequently for 5 minutes.
- Quickly stir hot honey into dry ingredients until well incorporated (you may need to use your hands!)
- Line an 11×7 inch (28×17 cm) rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper (or whatever sized dish you have!) Press granola mixture into pan, using the bottom of a clean cup to really pack it tightly. Set in refrigerator or freezer for 10 to 20 minutes to cool and harden.
- Melt chocolate in microwave or using the double boiler method (I recommend the double boiler, less likely to burn it!*)
- Get your granola and cut it into 8 (pretty big) to 12 (smaller) rectangles.
- Transfer chocolate to a shallow dish or plate. Dip the granola bars so that the top is covered with chocolate and the bottom is naked. Set on parchment paper and refrigerate a few minutes to harden.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
- You can also break some into chunks to sprinkle over breakfast cereal or yogurt.
- *Double boiler method: Bring a small saucepan of water to a simmer. Place chocolate in a large metal or glass bowl, and set bowl over the simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water. Stir constantly until chocolate is melted (about 3 minutes).
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My son's school is nut-free, so I am always looking for recipes like this! These granola bars would make a perfect on-the-go breakfast for him. Yum!
Cute video and these bars are perfect little on-the-go snacks!
I loooved your first video and this one is great too! I need to learn from you : )) I need to start making videos but am really dragging my feet (well have made two, dragging my feet on the editing bit). These sound delicious though! And your meal at the Michelin restaurant sounds like a blast! Pinning and yumming : )
I would eat these for breakfast everyday!
I LOVE the video!! I'm realizing how messy my videos are 😀 hahaha!
Plus Chocolate dipped granola bars are my favourite snack… I haven't made it in YEARS! I love all the yummy stuff you add to it – definitely going to try it out!
These granola bars look amazing! The addition of the dark chocolate completes it! Definetly better than store bought!
Love the combination of cereal and rolled oats! The cereal must give these a great crunch. We can't wait to try!
Hi, what could I replace the coconut flakes with? I can't eat coconut or nuts.


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2012 was a challenging year in North, South, Central America, India and Europe. Touring was and continues to be an integral part of our business and 2013 is shaping up to consist of more of the same.
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We continue to work closely with an American Broker. Although, for the most part, even with the time difference(s) we find we are working with more and more operators in the States from London negating the need to open a base in the States ourselves.
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The Skylight Gallery at Restoration Plaza held a gathering of authors, editors, agents and regular literary-minded folks for a conversation between Bed-Stuy native, author and MIT Professor Craig Wilder and author Herb Boyd about Boyd's 25th book, "Black Detroit: A People's History of Self-Determination", now on the New York Times' Recommended Reading list.
Wilder began by looking for the inspiration for the book, because when reading the introduction, which he confessed he usually does not do, it seemed to be the telling of "a very personal story" wherein Boyd recounts his journey as a 4-year-old holding his mother's hand as they left the peanut farm of Alabama and rode the train to the factory life of the city.
His mother had left the South in 1941 at the beginning of WWII and before the 1943 riots. They arrived in Detroit "making the voyage from peanut farm and cotton patch, away from the boll weevil and the Ku Klux Klan, moving away from the menace and demons in the South" to a place where Henry Ford was offering $5.00 a day and that proved to have a "magnetism" that drew on Black folks who had heard the stories, bringing them North to join others who had made the journey.
His mother had done two reconnaissance trips to get the lay of the land before she brought the family and then they "bounced around the city" while his mother worked in the factories of WWII, and when the war ended the factories closed and the men came marching home, she worked as a domestic worker for families in the suburbs. Boyd says it was "the kind of common struggle of self-preservation that was similar across the country".
Wilder noted that the movement of the Boyd's around Detroit "was about more than just changing apartments". It reflected "a changing economy and an unstable economy for African-Americans after the war".
He said, "You're telling a very personal story about family", that is as much Boyd's mother's story as his. "I think there is something important when Black scholars think about their own families in transformative ways" and he asked how those connections motivated this project. "My personal odyssey is inseparable from this book," Boyd agreed. "Recounting, recalling and remembering all of the things I learned in Detroit."
Among the things he learned was how his life in Detroit was reflected in neighborhoods in other urban areas. "I feel the African-American experience [in Detroit] is emblematic of the African-American experience in the whole country", and that includes slavery and the Underground Railroad. "A lot of people don't know that slavery was in Detroit and the city had a strong abolitionist movement as part of the web of pathways and byways away from captivity and passage to Canada."
A lot of history was covered in the conversation, the slave revolts of Nat Turner and Gabriel Prosser, remembering the names of Shields Green and Dangerfield Newby, two of the Black freedom fighters who were tried and hanged because the rode with John Brown in the 1859 raid on the arsenal at Harper's Ferry.
Wilder said that "as a historian" he was glad to see that the period Boyd covered began in the 1700's with the Black interactions with native peoples and French traders.
For his deeply-researched book, Boyd had found Black people in those earliest years and Wilder said that telling of them made that history, "an extraordinarily international story with Black people playing a central role" that they are often denied. "We like to start Black history when it's convenient for other people," he said. And speaking of other people, Wilder asked about the "choice you make without saying it. It follows Black people–not much about white people in the book. What does that tell us about the story you tell?"
"Our history has to be told," Boyd said, and the perspectives of Black people are needed. "Our history has to be protected, preserved and then passed on to the next generation. We have that responsibility."
Boyd has created a lot of history himself with over 30 years at Harlem's venerable Amsterdam News, but he finds that it conflicts with the time and concentration required as a journalist the time he needs as an author "to reflect and write the books". he thanked his editorial team, including his wife and his longtime agent Marie Brown For their support, for allowing him into their lives and for giving him the time and guidance he needed for writing this "Part-memoir, part-autobiography, part-biography. My love letter to Detroit: "Some say you can't go home again, but that ain't true."
Herb Boyd went back home and returned with a 300-year history of Detroit as told through the eyes and the lives of Black people. All in attendance for the conversation were glad he made the journey.
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The Free Democratic Party is a German liberal and formerly libertarian party, that was founded in 1948. It supports free trade and reducing the role of the state in economic policy. Today, it also supports same-sex "marriage" and joint adoption. Its chairman is Christian Lindner.
The FDP has traditionally been composed mainly of middle and upper class Protestants who consider themselves heirs to the European libertarian tradition. It supports free trade and reducing the role of the state in economic policy. It is leftist on social issues. The party has participated in all but three postwar federal governments but had not been in federal government from 1998 to 2009. The FDP was part of the government together with the CDU and the CSU from 2009 to 2013, but it was on a decline since then. 2013 the FDP lost the election and left the parliament.[1]


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MSR, or Mountain Safety Research, had humble beginnings in 1969 as a simple newsletter created for improving safety for mountaineers and backpackers. It wasn't long before the newsletter took off and the founder ended up become a manufacturer of mountaineering gear. MSR has long been a trusted, reliable outdoor gear brand that is well-known for their tents.
Tents in the 3P category tend to be overlooked for the more popular 2P and 4P models, but the Elixir 3 remains a popular choice for those needing a roomy 3 person tent. This tent is incredibly strong and impressively designed. Not to mention it's very reasonable price makes it quite affordable for many outdoor enthusiasts like backpackers or camping trip enthusiasts.
If you want more space than a 2P backpacking tent but not the weight of a 4P tent, the Elixir 3 is a wise choice to go with.
With the details of the tent design out of the way, let's get into some reasons why the Elixir 3 backpacking tent is so highly rated for mountaineering.
There are a lot of reasons why backpackers customers love their Elixir 3 tents, but they can be summed up in these four major advantages.
Regardless of brand names or how the tent design looks, the real test of any shelter's worth is whether it can stand up to what Nature throws it's way while mountaineering. One of the most impressive, and important, advantages of the Elixir 3 is its ability to handle a range of poor weather without failure.
This is a 3 season tent so you shouldn't expect it to handle very cold weather or snow, but it can deal with winds, rain and chilly nights very well. This tent also has a good ventilation design, so warm, humid days shouldn't be very much of an issue. If things get warm you can easily remove or pull up the rainfly sides while still having protection from bugs and debris thanks to the micro-mesh canopy.
The rain fly and floor can take on severe downpours without a leak. The floor is 70D coated nylon, and designed with a bathtub-style construction so leaks are nearly impossible. The rain fly is a rugged 68D ripstop polyester with DWR coating that is tough enough that some customers experienced some hail without a problem. The rainfly is strong enough that winds won't blow in the tent sides or blow through the fabric, leaving you chilly.
The Elixir 3 is incredibly well-priced for everything it offers. Going by quality alone, and plenty of storage space, MSR could have easily priced this model at minimum $100 more (check this listing for the latest live prices) and it still would be an excellent value. If you're on a tight budget and really need the most bang for your buck, the Elixir 3 durable tent will leave you very happy on your backpacking or camping trip.
The combination of strength against weather, overall size, and careful design are more reminiscent of an expensive technical alpine tent than one in its actual price category.
Even though it's only a 3 person capacity tent, the Elixir 3 backpacking tent is quite comfortable to stay in. Chances are you'll probably only be sleeping in your tent, but if you end up stuck inside because of rain, you'll like the extra storage space this model offers. The total floor area is almost 40 square feet which is ideal for 2 people with their gear, or 3 adults if they don't mind it being cozy.
The peak ceiling height is almost 3.5′ tall, plenty of space for the average adult to sit and move comfortably in. The doors are also fairly large so getting out isn't a hassle. The Elixir 3 backpacking tent was designed with a unique geometric pole design which is why it seems roomier than it is. This durable tent design also allows for two normal 25″ wide sleeping mats to be used.
Trying to pitch a tent in windy or rainy weather is far from ideal but the Elixir 3 does very well in these situations. This tent is completely freestanding and easy enough to erect that one person can do it without an issue. The aluminum poles are unlikely to bend and are color-coded to the clips so you know exactly where it goes.
This color-coding means you could probably figure out how to setup this tent without instructions. Once you are familiar with the tent, the colored poles, clips and webbing also help with setting up at nighttime.
In very windy weather you may want the help of a partner, but otherwise you probably won't have an issue. The design of this tent also means you can set it up without getting rain inside while mountaineering of backpacking, which is obviously very handy.
Despite being a solid all-around tent, the Elixir 3 isn't without its faults. As difficult as it is to find bad reviews on this model, these two disadvantages are the most commonly cited ones.
The most common complaint about the Elixir 3 is its weight. This is not a lightweight tent. While it breaks down to a fairly compact size, it still comes out weighing heavier than other models. Full packed weight is over 6lbs, which is a couple pound heavier than many backpacking-style tents. Minimum trail weight is still 5lbs which is an improvement but not helpful if you'll be in potentially bad weather and need all the protection this model offers.
That being said, unless you're a light or ultralight backpacker or don't have much storage space on your pack, chances are the extra weight won't be too much of a concern for you. Car campers or those that will only be hiking a short distance to their campsite probably will hardly notice the extra weight of this model.
It's obvious that tents get dirty and will be exposed to mud, dirt and general grime. A fabric that is resistant to stains isn't usually a huge concern but it is worth noting that the materials and fabric used on the Elixir 3 aren't going to stay looking fresh forever.
The trouble seems to be because of the white color fabric, which looks nice and is a pleasant change from typical options but also shows stains more easily. However, the tent is easy to clean off and even if a stain is left, this is more of a visual downside than structural in any way.
I get it. Sometimes it's hard to make the best decision without learning a bit about the competition. That's why we've compiled a list of other similar 3P tent options below:
I've seen it available sporadically online, but have only found the following 2 online retailers to carry it reliably (and for a great price):
Overall the Elixir 3 backpacking tent is an excellent tent in nearly every way. Even though it weighs a little more than other tents in its size category it is still compact and ideal for most camping situations. Its overall toughness and ability to withstand very harsh weather without tears or leaks make this model a very valuable, reliable shelter.
Bottom Line: For being priced at under $300 (check this listing for the latest live prices), you really don't want to pass up this model if you're looking for a 2 or 3 person tent for mountaineering that can handle weather extremes throughout three seasons.
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Union Minister Anantkumar Hegde, on Tuesday, accused the Congress of striking a deal with terrorists by holding meetings with them, while suppressing patriots.
He was addressing a BJP meeting at Shejwada in the taluk, in which a number of Congress leaders joined the party.
People in the country suffer atrocities just to protect their identity, the minister said. The Congress must be defeated to protect dharma, which has been disrespected, Hegde said.
Rajendra Naik, chairman of the Karnataka Fisheries Development Corporation who was in the Congress for the last 30 years, was among those who joined the BJP.


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Latitude: 50.755 / 50°45'18"N
Longitude: 0.2215 / 0°13'17"E
OS Eastings: 556796
OS Northings: 97397
OS Grid: TV567973
Mapcode National: GBR MVC.NT7
Mapcode Global: FRA C7C2.S60
Plus Code: 9F22Q63C+XJ
Entry Name: Shepherd's Hut to the North East of New Barn, Birling Farm, East Dean
Listing Date: 17 May 1971
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1043663
English Heritage Legacy ID: 293532
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20
County: East Sussex
District: Eastbourne
Town: Eastbourne
Electoral Ward/Division: East Dean
Built-Up Area: Friston
Traditional County: Sussex
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): East Sussex
Church of England Parish: East Dean with Friston
Church of England Diocese: Chichester
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C19. Small single-storeyed rectangular building faced with flints with red
brick quoins and chimney breast. Gabled tiled roof with catslide behind.
1 window, now unglazed. The interior originally contained a long bench and
bunk on each side of which only 1 survives. Fire-place in end wall, partly
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Listed for sociological reasons as a very good example of a building of this
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Listing NGR: TV5679697397
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he Mid-America Club is hosting its annual Bridal Show, and we are extending our invitation to SBAC members and young professionals! Come on out for this fantastic event on February 28, at 200 East Randolph Drive on Floor 80 in Chicago, from 4 to 7 p.m. The show will be featuring Elizabeth Arden's Red Door Salon as well as the Viero Bridal Couture Fashion Show.
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Healthy living is a matter of making peace with yourself, others, and the world around you. It's about balancing your life, time, and obligations as well as balancing your mind, body and spirit.
You can use a variety of techniques to achieve health and balance, but true harmony and balance comes from within.
It's Time to Put Your Health First
Your well being should be a priority in your life, but let's be honest, life gets in the way. The job, the house, the kids, and more all demand our time and energy making it so easy to place our health on the back burner, leaving it unattended until illness sneaks up.
Our health can be something that's taken for granted. We feel invincible until it fails us. We live in a stressed out, crazy fast, and toxic world that takes a toll on our body, mind, and spirit. If we get caught in the rat race trap, life happens and we get older, sicker, fatter, stressed and further away from our goals and dreams. However, by taking preventive action in the form of adopting a more healthy lifestyle you will reap many rewards including better health, mental vitality, a longer life and lasting joy!
Choose Health For the Right Reasons
Do it for yourself. The motivation needs to come from within you, not someone else. When you try to change or improve yourself for other people, you can lose sight of your motivation.
The deeper your commitment to your health and happiness, the more difficult it is to cheat on a diet, forego exercise, or skip a meditation practice.
Where To Start?
See your doctor or other health practitioner. I regularly visit a homeopath or naturopath depending on my needs. Know your numbers. If you haven't been to see a doctor in a while or are in need of an annual checkup, start by making an appointment to get your health evaluated. This will give you a good foundation for what improvements or changes need to be made.
Find an exercise routine you can incorporate regularly into your lifestyle. It can be as easy as going for a walk. Just put on your shoes and get outdoors. The fresh air and the walk will do wonders for your health. If you have a hard time scheduling a walk, start by taking the stairs whenever you can and park your car so you have to walk a bit further at the store or office. You don't have to exercise for hours everyday. Every action counts. Make a commitment to start.
Make changes in your diet. Start simple. Pay attention to what you put into your body. Try reducing red meat, processed foods, refined sugars, caffeine, and alcohol for starters. Increase your fresh fruit and vegetable intake. Be sure to start off each day with a healthy breakfast and don't skip meals. Drink plenty of filtered water throughout the day as well.
Find time to relax. It's imperative to take care of your mental health, also, by incorporating relaxation techniques into your lifestyle. Regular relaxation helps reduce stress and anxiety and recharges you so you can bring more energy and passion to all areas of your life.
Get plenty of sleep. Sleep is vital to our health. For more information, you can download my free report at www.simplesleepsecrets.com or pickup my Get Good Sleep program at www.getgoodsleep.com.
That list is just for starters. If you want a bit more information, you can download my Balanced Living report here. The information is meant to be a helpful guide to the many other ways to take care of yourself, balance your life, and find harmonious living for your body, mind, and soul. It all begins with you.


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Made from flowing, premium-quality jacquard fabric, this black rock-style top stands out thanks to its micro paisley print all over. We opted for a sophisticated silhouette with long puffed sleeves and a low-cut V-neck. With delicate draping that blends together at the front, the plunging neckline is utterly refined in its design. Flattering whatever the occasion, this fitted top can be worn with a long, pleated silk skirt and a pair of platform trainers.The model Grace measures 178cm and is wearing a size 1.
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A jaw-dropping procedure at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) and the health secretary's visit to the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, feature tonight in BBC 2's flagship documentary Keeping Britain Alive.
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Courageous Rose Groden receives the treatment known as deep brain stimulation where an electrode is implanted into her brain. This supplies a tiny electric current that blocks the damaging signals which cause the condition.
Consultant neurosurgeon Ludvic Zrinzo and his team perform the operation with truly stunning results.
Meanwhile the documentary follows recently appointed secretary of state for health, Jeremy Hunt, on a visit to the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre.
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The groundbreaking eight-part series tells the story of a single day in the NHS. One hundred camera crews were dispatched across the country to capture how this giant institution collides with every aspect of life in Britain. Through the experience of patients and staff, each film reveals the grief, frustration, heroism and joy evident in the NHS every single day.
A total of five crews were assigned to UCLH for the documentary on October 18, 2012. Up next week is the work of the UCLH 'Find and Treat' mobile TB X-ray unit.
Keeping Britain Alive is on BBC 2, Tuesday 23 April at 9pm.
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Next time you don't feel like going to work, just call in sick like most people. Your boss can probably tell that your lying, but at least you'll stay out of jail.
Brian Anderson of Florida didn't feel like showing up to his 11 AM shift at Hardee's on Tuesday. Anderson thought he needed a good excuse to skip work and called 911 to report that he was robbed at gunpoint.
According to The Polk County Sheriff's Office, Anderson told dispatchers that two men had stolen his necklace, money, and phone. When officers arrived at the scene they were able to determine that Andersons story had been fabricated.
Anderson later confessed to officers that he made up the whole thing. He was then arrested and charged with misuse of 911 and knowingly giving false information to law enforcement.
At the end of the day Brian got what he wanted and didn't have to go to work. He spent his day off in jail instead.


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Sometime in the near future, in a world where governments and organizations blur the line between national security and ethical behavior, paraplegic prison inmate Matt Mills meets "The Board" of Satoshi-Telefair Industries, who thank him for joining the Program. Under pressure and with a promise to make him walk again, Mills agrees to volunteer. He is injected with a synthetic nanomaterial (N-B2C4B) and suffocated, only to wake up alone in a steel cell, with restored use of his leg - in the first spoke of an experimental apparatus.
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Stainless Steel Pull Handle - Bow Shape - 2 Hole
Pull Handle - Bow Shaped - Two Hole Fixing - Ideal for Cabinets and Cupboard Doors
Stainless Steel Pull Handle - Bow Shaped - Two Hole Fixing
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Stainless Steel Bow Shaped Pull Handle - Two Hole Fixing
Bow Shaped design with two hole fixing.
Manufactured from high quality 316 grade stainless steel with a polished finish.
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Ideal for any cabinet, cupboard or draw.
Dimension Information:
- Length (L): 124mm
- Height (H): 32mm
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Fixings are NOT supplied with this Pull Handle.
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Screws NOT included due to the individuality of each installation (mounting surface, thickness and location), we recommend sourcing screws to suit your particular needs.
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You will need a few simple household tools for a quick and easy installation: A Drill, Tape Measure, Pencil, Screwdriver and Screw Fixings.
Choose your countersunk screws to suit the depth of mounting surface.
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Using a tape measure and pencil, mark the centre points of the fixing holes of your pull handle.
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Drill pilot holes to accept your screw fixings.
(Remember to use a smaller drill bit than your intended screw fixing)
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Fasten your door pull in place with the countersunk fixings of your choice.
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The Basic Principles of Event Decoration That Can Increase Your Sales
In events, your event decoration matters just like every element encompassed in your event management. The decorations you have in your events tell a lot about the nature of your event – these can also be a way for you to increase your brand and be a way for you to enhance your sales. Indeed, your decorations play a significant role in your events.
And if you are looking for an event fabrication company, we, Create Specialist Fabrication Services, can help you with all your fabrication needs. We have been a part of the special occasions in Dubai for years already and ever since we did nothing but solve all the production and fabrication necessities of all our clients. We make your ideas and brands come to life – we create entrance arches, stages and backdrops, branding and signage, exhibition stands, and many more.
At Create Specialist Fabrication Services, we follow certain principles in design to make sure that we give you the best fabrication and construction of all the decorations in your events:
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Extravagant is fine but too much is not. In deciding what your decorations would look like, you have to make sure that it is aligned with your theme and that there is a single concept in everything. It serves as a message to your guests that you are following a theme that is related to your brand, hence, increase your brand awareness.
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To help you get your guests' attention, you must have an impressive entrance. There are a lot of designs and ideas that you can choose from and again, this must be crafted relatively to your theme.
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All that is seen in your events like the tables, rooms, chairs and even the other decorations must capture your guests' attention. You can put decorative materials that can add sparkle and glamour to your place – so long as you take up ample amount of your venue.
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All driver training providers in Alberta must be licensed by the Government of Alberta. This list of licensed driver training schools in Alberta includes the name of the school, the type of instruction provided and contact information for the school.
Types of training
Driver training schools in Alberta are licensed to provide different types of driver training, including:
Class 1 – Tractor Trailer
Class 2 – Bus
Class 2–S – Bus including the school bus endorsement
Class 3 – Truck (Single)
Class 5 – Private Passenger Vehicle
Class 6 – Motorcycle
A – Advanced Driving
C – Classroom Training
D – Defensive Driving Course
P – Professional Driver Improvement Course
Q (endorsement) - Air Brake Program
S (endorsement) - School Bus Driver Improvement Program
X - Train the Trainer
The codes above reflect the legend included in the list of schools.
To connect with Driver Programs and Licensing Standards:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-427-8230
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
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Published on 28 February 2018
Reminder: Carlisle refuse and recycling collections
A reminder that to allow us to catch up on missed refuse collections, there will be no garden waste collections between Monday 5 and Friday 9 March. If you have put your garden bin out for collection, please take it back in as it will not be collected.
Missed refuse collections (Wednesday 28 February - Friday 2 March) will be collected on the following days (subject to refuse vehicles being able to access areas still affected by snow):
•Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 March - collection of refuse missed on Wednesday 28 February.
•Tuesday 6, Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 March - collection of refuse missed on Thursday 1 March.
•Thursday 8 and Friday 9 March - collection of refuse missed on Friday 2 March.
Residents who had a scheduled gull sack collection on Wednesday 28 February, Thursday 1 or Friday 2 March with have their refuse collected on their next scheduled collection date.
For those affected by a missed collection, we will collect a reasonable amount of additional side waste e.g. extra bags of rubbish. You do not need to report missed collections.
As we are prioritising the collection of refuse, we will not be able to collect any missed recycling between Wednesday 28 February - Friday 2 March. This will be collected as part of your next scheduled collection date.
Alternatively, please take any plastics, cardboard, tins, cans, paper and glass to a recycling site. A list of available sites is at www.carlisle.gov.uk/refuseandrecycling
Please do not put recycling in your household bin.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and we ask for your support and patience as our staff work to get our service back to business as soon as possible.
Weather permitting, if you have a scheduled refuse/recycling collection week commencing Monday 5 March, this should be collected as normal (subject to refuse vehicles being able to access areas still affected by snow). If we are unable collect your recycling, please keep hold of it and it will collected on your next scheduled collection date.
If your recycling collection has been missed today we are not able to return but will take extra next time. Alternatively, please take any plastics, cardboard, tins, cans, paper and glass to a recycling site. You do not need to report the missed collection.
Garden Waste collections should continue as normal from week commencing Monday 12 March.
If you have any queries, please email us at [email protected]
Please continue to keep an eye out for any updates on this Facebook page and on www.carlisle.gov.uk
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text: Cash is alive and kicking Posted on 16th November 2017 by Spinnaker While there has been speculation that we will soon be witnessing the "death of cash", a Cardtronics study finds that cash is alive and well, and leading the way for some payment categories. Cash has an important place in the wallets and minds of Americans and is even leading the way in some methods of payment. The 'Health of Cash' study commissioned by Cardtronics showed that Americans valued choice of payments as important, with 91% surveyed having used cash in the last six months; 89% liked being able to choose how to pay for goods and services and 61% admitted to getting upset when being told businesses don't accept cash. Easy, Convenient and Anonymous When asked "Which is your most preferred payment method?" consumers selected cash as their second most-preferred method, at 27%, just behind debit cards at 33%. Credit cards, digital and checks rounded out the list with 22%, 15%, and 3%, respectively. "After convenience, people continue to be highly concerned about payment safety, with 84% describing themselves as worried about data security," said Tom Pierce, chief marketing officer, Cardtronics. "Nearly half the survey respondents said cash was the safest way to pay. And when the attribute is privacy, cash wins again, with 60% of consumers, a clear majority selecting cash as the top choice." The survey also found that among all consumers, 85% always try to keep cash on hand, and two-thirds (67%) say they feel nervous when they don't have cash with them. Cash is King, for P2P and small purchases. Cash is still the most commonly used payment method for paying people back. Over the past six months, 62% of consumers used cash for Person 2 Person (P2P) payments, with 33% of people using non-banking P2P apps (such as Paypal) and only 31% still using cheques. When purchasing items the study found that 68% of people use cash for purchases under $10 and 55% of people used cash for purchases under $20. Larger purchases tended to be made using non-cash payment methods. Millennials have the most even spread of payment methods. Amongst the Millennial demographic (people born between 1983 – 2000) top choice was cash (29%), followed by debit card (26%), digital (25%), then credit card (17%) and cheques were least popular with only 3% of milennials using them. Millennials contribute to both cash and cashless forms of payment methods. When comparing Millennials to the general consumer group, they are more likely to have used both non-bank P2P apps (42% vs. 33%) and bank P2P services (27% vs. 16%). And, Millennials are more likely to have used cash (67% vs. 62%) for P2P payments. Perhaps this pragmatism toward purchasing items is the most relevant point. For services to remain relevant, they need to be easy to use, convenient to access and appropriate for the task in hand.


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A new idea is delicate. It can be killed by a sneer or a yawn; it can be stabbed to death by a joke or worried to death by a frown on the right person's brow.
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By Carol Jones
Moving to a new home has got to be the hardest thing a child in foster care does. Every new move has many possibilities, some good and some bad. New rules, some of them hard to understand, are imposed without explanation. Even if a child wants to be a rule follower he/she may fear they won't know what the rules are.
Other fears are also very real for the child. Adults have not been trustworthy or even safe to be around. They may have done things to the child that were hurtful and even embarrassing to the child. This early bad treatment by the family that was supposed to love them and take care of them is not forgotten. The child can learn that you are different and that you can be trusted, but it takes time. The child may be an adult before he or she learns to understand completely what happened and how it affected them.
Respond to the child's fears such as leaving the light on at night or wanting to sleep on the floor or even under the bed with understanding. These don't have to be long term issues, don't be rigid in your expectations. Faster kids will not be like the children you have raised, they will have their own ways to protect themselves until they feel you can protect them.


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In touch with nature and vibrant traditions in combination with modern living - that's the great appeal of the holiday region Lenzerheide. The many restaurants serve a wide variety of treats from culinary delicacies to local specialties. Numerous shops offer visitors "trendy" sportswear, a special pieces of jewelry or designer furniture. Various hotels maintain the style of "Alpine-chic" in their architecture and ambiance.
The wide variety of cultural events ranges from classical concerts, "talks on the mountain" presenting public figures to the latest DJs. In addition, culture and traditions mark a strong presence in Lenzerheide. Cheese and Graubunden's dried meat are still made by hand and historical treasures are found from the time, when Graubunden still consisted of individual alliances. Experience the holiday region Lenzerheide - deeply rooted in its tradition while embracing the modern world.
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Kelly's Coffee & Fudge Factory blends the rapidly expanding market of specialty coffee retailing with an extensive menu of freshly baked pastries, sandwiches, salads, and home-style fudge, which appeals to the entire family. Specialty coffees and specialty frozen drinks such as our Mocha Freeze makes the concept a year round draw. Homemade fudge with flavors like Chocolate Caramel, Rocky Road, Oreo Fudge, as well as Rice Krispie treats are a delight for children and a welcome temptation for those with a sweet tooth.


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Latest! GL6000's back on the UK high street
While it may seem a little overkill to pronounce this as a 'momentous' event, true retro Reeboks' have not been widely available on the UK high street for some time now — usually requiring online ordering even from stores already existing on the high street. Size? are a good example ; they were recently running 9 'Retroboks' online — but zero in-store. Other familiar UK high-street stores such as Schuh and Office have offered no Retroboks in recent memory (and none online either) whilst JD Sports have been disappearing from the high street, merging into Sports Direct (arguably offering the ubiquitous white Classic and little more). But I'm hoping that Reeboks' hard work in 2013 is finally seeing results, bringing classic Boks back into the public view. It certainly put a smile on my face seeing these two GL6000 colourways in Size? this lunchtime — let's hope to see more soon. Each image links directly out. —BokOne
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If you are planning a getaway from the winter weather, JetBlue Airways wants you to beware of a scam.
The airline tweeted Friday:
The airline said they are seeing a trending scam pretending to offer JetBlue gift cards for sharing their content. They want to make customers aware of any offers that they see that aren't hosted on jetblue.com or at facebook.com/jetblue.
"You can help the community by marking any suspicious activity as spam and making sure your account is secure," the company posted on their Facebook page.
If you get a $500 JetBlue gift card in your email or social media account, ignore it because it is not real, according to the airline.


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Lion hopes backline switch takes her game to new heights
AFLW: It's been almost a decade since Sharni Webb has played as a back but she hopes that's the position which will take her game to the next level in 2019.
The Brisbane Lions trained at Maroochydore on Saturday, when the 27-year-old Sunshine Coast product continued to adjust to her role as a defender.
"I'm trying to embrace all those skills and things I need to bring to my game, to add to the backline," she said.
"You've got three workhorses there like Leah Kaslar, Sam Virgo and Kate Lutkins.
"It's a phenomonal group of players and they're so good at what they do ... they have played in that position for a long time so I'm learning many new things from them.
"They're helpful and supportive and if you make errors they talk you through how you should have done things."
Webb spent some time as a back as a teenager but has since forged an impressive career as a centre half forward and ruck, helping the Lions to AFLW grand finals in 2017 and 2018.
But she said Lions coach Craig Starcevich was keen to make the most of her attributes elsewhere on the paddock.
With speed and an impressive leap, Webb has the potential to snare intercept marks, create spoils from behind and run the ball upfield with pace.
She's determined to have a bumper season.
"I want to be able to go to that next level," she said.
"I'm a bit older than a lot of the other girls. For me, it's about getting the best out of myself before I can't play any more."
The former Maroochydore High student is sporting a fractured finger on her right hand, sustained a month ago, when her attempted mark at training went pear shaped.
A low ball bounced off the ground and clipped her hand.
"It just broke the bottom of my joint but it's pretty good," she said.
"The only thing I can't do yet is make a complete fist."
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Justina is a female Quechua miner from the district of Potosi?, in Bolivia. Since colonial times, Cerro Rico de Potosi? has been a centre for mining activities. Where she lives, Justina is known as "Blanca" because her skin is impregnated with "copajira", a powder from the mine that is dispersed whenever extracted stones are offloaded.Follow us on


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XSIBackup-rsync ConsiderationsIMPORTANT: rsync is a legacy backup program offered as part of XSIBACKUP-FREE to be a free alternative to backup your VMs over IP. If you are an XSIBACKUP-PRO user, please, any of the available programs in the PRO version (OneDiff, XSITools, XSIDiff) is by far faster than Rsync. You may nevertheless find Rsync useful when transferring huge files like -flat.vmdk disks over unreliable or slow networks.
Download XSIBackup at http://33hops.com/xsibackup-vmware-esxi-backup.html
Quickstart guide: http://33hops.com/blog_xsibackup-quickstart.html
Rsync is a third party dependency to © XSIBackup since version 4.1.0. XSIBackup-rsync is a plain rsync 3.1.0 compiled for VMWare ESXi, you can download a plain Rsync 3.1.0 for ESXi here download Rsync for ESXi. The only reason why it has been renamed to xsibackup-rsync is to make lists more readable and to ease changing file permissions. You can download it's source code from its official URL here: https://rsync.samba.org/ftp/rsync/src/ and you can find information on how to compile software for the ESXi OS at VMWare's website. By using Rsync along with XSIBackup you can take advantage of the "Delta Algorithm" implemented by rsync. However some considerations must be taken on account before we start to jump for joy.
Rsync is a great piece of software (that is for sure) but it does no magic, what I mean by that is that to apply the Delta Algorithm rsync must compare files on both ends bit by bit (well, not really every bit, a complex algorithm is used but all bits are implied), once it knows which chunks of data it has to send over the wire it starts to transfer them (only the changed blocks) minimizing data transfer... but as anything in life there's always a tradeof and a price you have to pay :-(
The price to pay:
Comparing the two files is CPU intensive and takes a while depending on the available CPU you have at your ESXi host and on the size of the file, thus you might find yourself in such a situation that comparing the two .vmdk files on both ends of your mirrored ESXi system and transferring the changed blocks might take longer than actually transferring the whole .vmdk file. This will more likely happen in a scenario in which you have not too mighty CPUs on your hosts and a lot of available bandwidth, like per instance a gigabit LAN with good network hardware. On the contrary if you have a mighty CPU and are planning to sync your ESXi boxes accross the Internet you will probably prefer to use the Delta Algorithm as it will be a lot faster. Take on account that the ESXi shell will only use one core, therefore, it is the processing capacity of a single core that will make the difference, having 32 cores available won't help.
You are probably thinking: "ohhh!, but isn't there a way to just know which blocks have to be sent?".
Yes, there is: OneDiff, which is offered as part of XSIBACKUP-PRO.
One important aspect to take on account is whether your VMDK files contain a lot of zeroes. This is valid for thin and thick provisioned disks. If so, using the --backup-prog with an additional parameter - z - will help you improve speed over narrower links:
Example 1: --backup-prog=rsync:z
What the above does is activate the minimum level of compression on the SSH tunnel. You don't need more than the minimum to detect and compress zeros. Elevating the compression level, on the other hand, will not improve transfer speed, but will soar CPU usage.
You should also consider attaching the target storage to your master ESXi box via NFS/iSCSI and doing a regular backup via the local file system, as this will be faster most of the times than transfering files over Rsync. This is not always possible and every environment is different so its up to your knowledge of your system to find the best way for you. In any case take on account that network storage like NFS shared by different ESXi hosts is the ideal environment to build resilient VMWare infrastructures. Thus, consider using asynchronuos NFS; but every environment is different and there's no rule of thumb, trial and error will be your best approach method, there are too many variables.
We have tweaked XSIBackup to use rsync the best way possible, we give the possibility through the program's command line arguments to choose whether to use Delta Algorithm or not.
The --backup-point argument in detail:
Example 2: --backup-point="192.168.0.100:22:/vmfs/volumes/datastore2"
In this case we will be transferring some VMs to a remote server to be mirrored in the remote directory /vmfs/volumes/datastore2. If this is the initial synchronization and thus the remote file does not exist, a full copy will be performed. On subsequent copies the delta algorithm will be used.
How do Rsync transfers work.
The Rsync client in your ESXi host (or xsibackup-rsync) needs a counterpart binary in the other end of the copy channel to act as an Rsync server. XSIBackup-Rsync, will look for this counterpart binary in the path specified by the xsidefaultpath variable, which is set at the beginning of the script.
If you don't have a /vmfs/volumes/datastore1 default datastore at your remote server, you may need to tweak this value to accomodate your needs.
Security concerns, compiling xsibackup-rsync on your own.
Some people have posed their concerns about installing an alien binary in their ESXi hosts, in regards to the companion binary xsibackup-rsync. We do understand their doubts, as nowadays the net has become a really doubtfull (please allow me to coin this neologism by doubling the "l", I find it to be more precise) place in almost any way that you can imagine. We obviously must give a proper answer to those doubts, and I will break them down into this two points:
1 - The binary xsibackup-rsync is not needed unless you want to replicate VMs over TCP/IP. If you only want to backup your VMs to a local datastore you can get rid of it, you don't even need to install it. XSIBackup itself is a script so what it does is available there to be inspected by anybody that wants to. We managed the posibility to include adds in the e-mail report and reserved a place in the layout, but we still haven't done anything in regards to this (UPDATE: from v 4.6.0 we have placed a banner encouraging to make a donation to get extra features). In any case you could always remove them if they bother you, as the license allows you to modify the source code.
2 - If you still want to use xsibackup-rsync but don't feel comfortable with the provided binary or your enterprise security policy oblies you to, you can compile your own. You will only need rsync 3.1.0 available at https://download.samba.org/pub/rsync/src/rsync-3.1.0.tar.gz and CentOS 5.3 32 bit available at: http://ftp.ksc.co.th/CentOS/5.3/. Of course you will need to install all staff related to development, compilers, c headers, etc... A common developer installation should do the trick. We have found CentOS 5.3 32 bit to be the best option for ESXi 5.5 and 6.0, though you can find some nice articles in the net, one of the nicest by William Lam is here: http://www.virtuallyghetto.com/2011/02/how-to-compile-statically-linked-rsync.html. In any case you have all the information you need to compile Rsync for ESXi at VMWare's site http://www.vmware.com and there are a number of articles available on how to compile drivers, which is more or less the same http://www.v-front.de/2013/03/how-to-build-device-drivers-for-esxi-5x.html.
If anybody still feels uncomfortable about installing xsibackup-rsync all that we can say is: whatever you do in life, wherever you go, whoever you meet, sooner or later you will have to trust somebody, it's up to you to decide who.
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