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2 Aspects You Do Not Really Have Information In Respect To LASIK Eye Surgical ProcedureThe eye can be taken a look at with relative ease as to both its function and its structure. A practical examination consists of the ability to relocate the orbit and the reaction of the student to light and accommodation.
The function of the eye might be tested in a number of methods. The client may be asked to recognize illuminated letter or items of differing sizes on what is called the Snellen chart.
On the other hand, the assessment of the structural part of the eye may be made in a number of methods. Stress within the eyeball is determined by a "tonometer." In particular diseases, particularly in glaucoma, the stress in the eyeball is increased markedly.
It ought to be well kept in mind that a client with an eye problem might have other issues. Frequently other physical conditions are primary and impact the eye as a effect. The appearance of the eye can notify the physician and the patient to difficulties in some disturbances of other parts of the body even before other symptoms provide themselves.
One's dependence on sight is emphasized when one deals with a short-lived or possible permanent loss of this vital sense. Hence, when corrective measures are sought, specific types of vision correction such as contact lenses or spectacles are prescribed.
On the other hand, some individuals are bothered with the fact that they have actually some framed lenses or contact lenses in front of their eyes.
For this reason, advanced surgeries were developed to motivate reduced utilization of contact lenses or glasses. One of which is the now popular LASIK eye surgical treatment.
Basically, LASIK eye surgery is the short-term for "Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis." Like its concrete equivalent, LASIK eye surgical treatment is another kind of vision correction. The only distinction is that with this kind of surgery, one's vision is remedied permanently.
With LASIK eye surgery, the refractive errors in the cornea are permanently transformed. This can be done using an "excimer laser."
The main function of this surgical treatment is to develop a threadlike, rounded "flap" in the cornea using a blade known as "microkeratome." In a series of unfolding and laser processing, the cornea is finally reformed, allowing better the eye to direct more light into the retina.
Popularity vs. Disadvantages
In the middle of the growing appeal of LASIK eye surgery, there are still disadvantages that people need to understand. Most likely, the primary reason this kind of eye surgery has ended up being well accepted is due to the fact that the majority of its cases had actually succeeded.
In spite of its success, there are still some drawbacks. Here is the list:
1. It is an operation used to the most sensitive part of the eye
Because LASIK eye surgical treatment involves the operation of the retina, which Recommended Reading is one of the most delicate portions of the eye, most individuals say that the operation can be really risky.
In other words, a simple error might almost trigger an person's lifetime blindness. It is essential to think about numerous factors prior to deciding whether LASIK eye surgical treatment is the best restorative measure one has to undergo.
2. It is not a ideal treatment
LASIK eye surgical treatment may remedy your vision but it does not always indicate that it can give you a twenty-twenty. Even if statistical reports show that 70% of the clients may have 20/20 vision, this does not necessarily indicate they have ideal vision also.
Offered all these things, it can be deduced that, in spite of the popularity of the operation, LASIK might not constantly be the perfect eye surgery the way the majority of people view it
Alternatively, the examination of the structural part of the eye may be made in a number of methods. It should be well remembered that a patient with an eye issue may have other issues. Often other physical conditions are primary and affect the eye as a repercussion. The appearance of the eye can inform the physician and the patient to troubles in some disruptions of other parts of the body even prior to other signs provide themselves.
Like its tangible counterpart, LASIK eye surgery is another form of vision correction.


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Importance of Open Circuit voltage with reference to an Inverter.
Why exactly is open circuit voltage important for sizing a string ? Why should the max system voltage be calculated based on the open circuit voltage and not the operating voltage ?
If I connect a string whose system voltage according to Voc > Max Input voltage of inverter but system voltage according to max operating voltage < Max input voltage, what's gonna happen ?
Voc is ultimately "open circuit" voltage. There is no current flowing through the inverter if the circuits are open on the AC side. So why would it harm the inverter in anyway ?
How can voltage only harm an inverter if there is no power ... if there is no real current flowing ? And soon as there is loading, the voltages will drop down to the operating voltage which is well under the limits.
So why are strings sized according to Voc of a panel and not max operating voltage ?
I know this is a major misconception but I just can't understand it. I'd appreciate any help.
The printed circuits in a charge controller have copper tracks which the components are connected to, the space between them limits the voltages, wider gaps, higher voltage. So even if there is no current flow, the potential difference is still there, if the dielectric strength between is compromised, current will flow, in a not so useful way. Electronic components themselves have voltage limitations, so that needs be considered. Thats why the controller will have a maximum voltage limit to stay within safe operating parameters, which are probably quite conservative in quality equipment, perhaps not so, in cheap economic brands.1500W, 6× Schutten 250W Poly panels , Schneider MPPT 60 150 CC, Schneider SW 2524 inverter, 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery bank
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The problem would most likely show up as the sun comes up on a cold morning. Panels have higher voltage when cold, and don't need direct sunlight to get the voltage up. The weak dawn light gets some current flowing. As Mcgivor said, the potential voltage is there even if current is minimal. The voltage will drop when the controller starts charging, but has to get that far without letting the magic smoke out first.
This is why strings are wired so Voc at the lowest expected low temperature in the location is comfortably under the charge controller limit. In most locations you can't just use the spec for Voc alone - it needs to be adjusted for local temps.Off-grid.
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As Jonr and others have said, the Voc (cold cells) is the maximum input voltage under no-load that the charge controllers (and Grid Tied Inverter, etc. that are connected to the solar array) will see.
Most devices that connect to solar panels have modes where they do not pull any current--Such as battery bank is full for a charge controller, a Grid Tied AC inverter when the AC mains have failed, an open fuse/circuit breaker, etc.
Mostly, it is the various "switches" (transistors, MOSFETs, other FETs, etc.) that connect to the Vpanel input that limited maximum input voltage.
And it does not have to be a lot of current--Just the over voltage (even an ESD--Electrostatic Dischage--A spark you get on a dry day walking across a carpet and such) is enough to "stress" electronic devices and cause them to have a shortened life.
Some charge controller vendors (such as Midnite Solar) can allow higher Voc from the solar array because the voltage the "power transistors" see is reduced by the battery bank voltage (i.e., maximum input voltage of 150 VDC for device + 48 volts of the battery bank = 198 VDC max Vpanel input before damage/exceeding specifications). Note that this "Hypervoltage" limit (in Midnite's case) is a non-operating limit (controller shuts down at 150 VDC input, will log a "warranty violation" at ~198 volts VDC on a 48 volt battery nominal battery bank).
These limits are not 150 VDC all is find and 151 VDC the roof falls in... But setting up operating conditions that have a margin of safety with respect to maximum limits is always a good idea.
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And, in addition to the previous comments;
Usually a calculation of maximum string Voc is done first, for the coldest conditions that the PVs should ever experience.
Then the calcs for maximum power generated using STC ratings, and usually using either standard power derating factors, or better yet, using the thermal performance derating factors for the actual PVs that the system will use.
Here is a good example of a String Sizing Tool from MidNite Solar -- it is for their MPPT battery Charge Controllers, and not a Grid connected inverter, but most of the considerations are represented in this Sizer:
Also, some Charge Controllers and perhaps some String inverters can have input relays that isolate the PV input voltage from the power-producing electronics. When this relay is oven, there is still a PV input voltage detector that measures the PV input voltage, allowing the power electronics to "know" when their might be sufficient PV power available, to begin to try to produce some power. Even this detector can be damaged when the PV input voltage exceeds the spec for the maximum input voltage.
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nickdearing88 Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭✭I'm far from a electrical engineer but have a good handle on plumbing design. What helped me understand voltage limitations is comparing voltage to pressure in a plumbing system. The higher the voltage, the more "pressure" moving the power in the system. Just like piping materials, valves, pumps/circulators, etc. have a maximum pressure rating, so go electrical components with voltage ratings.
Moringstar also explained it to me as "...the charge controller having to be exposed to the OCV (or near it) when switching the array and doing MPP tracking".Current test system: 4-100w Renogy panels mono/poly, 1 string of 4 panels in series - 24v 100Ah AGM Battleborn LiFePO4 batteries - Morningstar MPPT40 CC - 1500W Samlex PSW inverter0


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BTW, I can print one by one with no issues, the problems begins when I try to print several checks.
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Smokers at Greater Risks for Root Canals?Looking for another reason to quit? Recent studies at Boston University's Goldman School of Dental Medicine reveal that your gender, how much you smoke and how long you've been smoking can significantly multiply your need for root canal treatment. To sum up the findings, men and women are distinctly different when it comes to dental health.Men, it turns out, have the odds stacked against them when it comes to cavities, gum disease and oral cancer. Smoking puts men at twice the risk for developing these dental problems than women. Men who smoke also need more root canals."Our study has shown that men have almost twice the risk of having root canal treatments if they smoke cigarettes, compared to men who never smoke," said Elizabeth Krall Kaye, author of the Boston University study and professor in the department of health policy and health services.So does that mean women are in the clear? Not really, says Kaye. Historically, women haven't smoked as long or as much per day as men but Kaye believes that the risk associated with smoking and root canals still applies.Although it might seem obvious, why smoking makes men and women more susceptible to dental problems is still somewhat of a mystery. Kaye and her associates think the answers lie in what smoking does to your overall health: It affects your ability to ward off infection, increases inflammation and damages your circulation system.The good news is you can greatly reduce your need for root canals by quitting cigarette smoking and staying smoke-free. In fact, if you stay smoke-free for at least nine years, your chances of needing a root canal treatment can drop as low as a non-smoker's.


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Phoenix, Arizona (PRWEB) July 17, 2014
Taylor Morrison's Bradshaw floor plan was recently voted best floor plan under $250,000 at the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona's Major Achievements in Merchandising Excellence (MAME) Awards competition.
The single-story home, featured throughout the Valley, was named "Best Detached Product Design for Homes Under $250,000" at the MAME XXIX awards, held this year at The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale.
Each year, MAME spotlights the efforts of builders, land developers and others in the homebuilding industry in Arizona. Bob Thompson, vice president of sales and marketing for Taylor Morrison's Phoenix division, said this year's award was particularly special to his company.
"We're certainly honored to be recognized for our dedication to providing floor plans that make sense for our homebuyers," Thompson said. "This award is proof that our dedication is paying off."
The award-winning Bradshaw floor plan offers homebuyers plenty of spacious living in a single-story home. The home offers formal dining, an expansive great room, gourmet kitchen, four bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Options can include a bonus room, den or fifth bedroom. The home is available with a variety of exterior elevation options including Spanish, Tuscan and Paraire, each featuring an open concept design with approximately 2,600 square feet of living space.
Taylor Morrison offers the Bradshaw in numerous communities in the Valley including at Adora Trails and CopperLeaf in Gilbert; Lehi Crossing in Mesa; Northlands and Sonoran Commons in Phoenix; Las Brisas in Goodyear and Victoria Estates in Queen Creek.
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Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Taylor Morrison Home Corporation operates in the U.S. under the Taylor Morrison and Darling Homes brands and in Canada under the Monarch brand. Taylor Morrison is a builder and developer of single-family detached and attached homes serving a wide array of customers including first-time, move-up, luxury and active adult customers. Taylor Morrison divisions operate in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida and Texas. Darling Homes serves move-up and luxury homebuyers in Texas. Monarch, Canada's oldest homebuilder builds homes for first-time and move-up buyers in Toronto and Ottawa as well as high rise condominiums in Toronto. For more information about Taylor Morrison, Darling Homes or Monarch, please visit http://www.taylormorrison.com, http://www.darlinghomes.com and http://www.monarchgroup.net.


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It was the worst fabric I have ever had to cut. It was so slippery but I persevered.
I decided I'd better put to use the techniques I had learned in Couture to get accurate positioning of darts, seams etc which I think paid off in the end as the fit is almost perfect.
I decided to fully line it after reading a few of the reviews on Pattern Review. This fabric was far too expensive and gorgeous to not line.
The one thing I hate about this pattern is the zipper at the back. I can barely reach it to do it up or undo it. I had to get my 5 year old to unzip me one day and he decided it was way too hard. Aggh! I felt trapped.
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3-4 tbsp shaved chocolate milk and dark (or chopped thinly)
some butter (about 1 tbsp, optional)
1. In a large saucepan, add the oil, 1 tbsp of sugar and popping corn. Turn the heat to medium, cover the pot with a lid left slightly ajar, and shake once or twice.
2. The corn kernels will begin to pop within a minute or two. Once the popping slows to an almost stop, remove the pot from the heat.
3. Sprinkle them with the rest of the sugar adding little by little, while they are very hot, tossing them constantly, so the sugar gets caramelized. (at that point you can add the butter)
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It's All About Scale: Mixing Patterns of Different Sizes
Mixing patterns is no entry-level undertaking; it requires style, confidence, vision, and perhaps even the buddy system. These 10 rooms masterfully mix a variety of patterns in a wide range of sizes, and they all come together wonderfully. No small feat!
In Beci and Ralph's bedroom, above, a large and large-scale-patterned rug from Arro Home anchors the room, allowing patterns of various sizes to float dreamily above it. The black-striped peach blanket (Caroline Z Hurley x Mr Kitley), striped stitched blanket (sourced from India), gridded duvet cover (Notebook by Arro Home), and rainbow cushion (Beneath The Sun) occupy the middle ground, while the mottled pattern of the cushion (Moon by Arro Home) and the small gingham/plaid of the pillowcases add a dainty little finish.
In Mark's living room, patterns are either small or large, with the rug (from eBay) at the large end and everything else—cross blanket from Piawallén, flower grenade print by We Are 1976, and all of the various cushions—on the petite side.
Once again, colorful patterns both large (Hudson Bay striped chair, striped Target basket, striped Jayson Home couch) and small (plaid throw, plaid cushion on couch) are given some extra zip thanks to a big black-and-white background. The black-and-white gingham Waggo dog bed acts as the go-between.
In a home as small as Joan's 423-square-foot apartment, keeping things simple can be key. Her bedroom features a giant pattern on a vintage red geometric blanket, a medium chevron on a duvet and pillows from West Elm, and a smallish print on the sheets and pillowcases. The subtle, natural patterns of the leather floor pillow, sheepskin cushions, and fluffy rug fill in the cracks, with the Stendig calendar adding its own rhythm.
The DENY Designs bedding in Katy and Emily's apartment provides the first bit of pattern play, with the delicate print on the pillows repeated in awesomely oversized form on the duvet. The curtains are a nice middle ground, while the rag rug contains what seems like millions of patterns in every possible size.
The patterns in Mark's bedroom work their way from the tiny dots of the vase and delicate lattice of the pillow to the medium ikat of the cushions and the large stripes of the bedspread, and finish big with the giant chevron of the West Elm rug.
Layering is the key to the success of Isabel and Claire's living room. A big, bold rug is covered by a rug with an even larger (but more open) pattern, while the major stripes on the Argentinian blanket are tempered by the smaller prints on all of the cushions. No one element is allowed to dominate the room, and the repetition of blue keeps everything unified.
Nobody can mix patterns with aplomb like a kid picking out their own outfit, so it's appropriate that this nursery—and the two that follow—are full of playfully combined patterns that work together perfectly. The Union Rug by Pattern Society dominates the room with its oversized plus sign pattern, unifying the petite, pastel patterns on the crib sheet, duvet, pillow, wall hanging, and custom-made cushions and preventing them from being too sweet.
Cruz's nursery is modern and geometric, yes, but also incredibly cozy, thanks to all the warm-hued patterns. Things start small with the gold dots on the crib sheet (The Land of Nod, discontinued) and the peach dots on the red mushroom plush by ColetteBream; scale up a bit to the conveniently labeled yellow, brown, and orange ColetteBream pillow and the brown, cream, and black striped blanket; and then finish big with the cream, tan, and terra cotta West Elm rug and the gold triangle decals by Surface Inspired.
All that warmth is given an edge by the black and white patterns in the room: the teeny stripes on the stuffed kitty by Misha Lulu, the delicate feathers on the blanket by carlymegan, and the big, bold pattern on the IKEA pillow.
Speaking of black and white, Ruby's nursery is a master class in combining black-and-white patterns in a full range of sizes: the teeny stripes on the zebra from Mexico and the dress of the doll (handmade by a friend), the tiny tassels on the PB Teen curtains, the small spots on the Cotton Tale crib sheet, the medium black-and-white (and blue and yellow) flowers on the handmade blanket, and the large stripes of the IKEA throw covering the glider.
The colorful, large-scale pattern of the Lulu & Georgia rug ties together all of the room's spots of color, while the small, scattered gold dot decals by Cuckoo4DesignStudio are a playfully random counterpoint to the orderly patterns of the gold pouf from Overstock.com and the gold custom Stimulight chandelier.


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Haunted by a Saddam Hussein henchman's coldblooded execution of a young Shiite girl, British war reporter Thomas Benton and ex–GI Arwood Hobbes reunite in Iraq 22 years later to investigate the unlikely possibility that she is alive.
The unlikely duo first meet in 1991, during the uneasy cease-fire following the first Gulf War. The 22-year-old Hobbes is on patrol at Checkpoint Zulu, 150 miles from the Kuwaiti border. Benton is on the prowl for unsanctioned information about ongoing conflicts. During an attempt to rescue Benton from a dangerous situation in a nearby town, the fearless (and feckless) Hobbes spots a frightened girl in a green dress and tries to get her out of harm's way as well. But a Baathist colonel, with Hobbes' gun pointed at his head—and in full view of U.S. soldiers—shoots her in the back. After beating up a lieutenant who berates him for daring to get involved in local matters, Hobbes is sent home without honor. Benton returns to an unhappy home life in England following a meaningful one-night fling with Märta, a sexy and stoic Swedish relief worker. In 2013, out of the blue, Hobbes invites the now-63-year-old reporter to join him in Kurdistan, convinced he saw their girl in green on Al Jazeera escaping a mortar attack. Her existence, or lack thereof, speaks to the fact that everything has changed in Iraq, and nothing has changed. The new emerging threat is ISIS, but the same grudge fights are being fought, scores of innocents are still on the run, and Westerners like our heroes are still getting abducted. As in his acclaimed debut, Norwegian by Night (2013), Miller brilliantly blends offbeat reflection and dark emotion, using pop-culture references ranging from Ferris Bueller to Winnie the Pooh to underscore the killing ironies of war.
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Dedh Ishqiya Movie Review - It's Spellbinding
Sequels rarely match up the brilliance of the original film, but sometimes sequels outshine the originals. The Godfather 2 and Silence of the Lambs are solid evidences for this phenomenon. This time, it happens in an Indian film, too! Dedh Ishqiya turns out to be far better than the first film, Ishqiya.
With artistic cinematography and skillful editing, this Abhishek Chaubey film Dedh Ishqiya packs a punch. The film has a unique sensibility of wild West films, where death becomes just another joke. You sit around a table and talk for sometime with the goons and suddenly you feel somebody's remark about you is so insulting, you drew a gun and bham! And nobody really cares about death or the death count!
Abhishek and Vishal Bharadwaj (co-writer and producer) brings that style of film making into a Bollywood movie, with playing tribute to their sources of inspiration through the Mexican music in some suspenseful yet funny scenes, reminding us of Jack Robins and John Ford.
Abhishek Chaubey and his writers Darab Farooqui and Vishal Bhardwaj have rightly placed their story in a north Indian rural village dominated by Mughal palaces, which gives them the freedom to narrate an Arabian Nights sort of a story.
Dedh Ishqiya showcases the talent of large community of actors who should be noticed seriously by Bollywood. Even an actor, who did small role as an assistant to Vijay Raaz's Jaan Mohammad Khan, surprises you with his natural and apt performances. Madhuri Dixit is, very evidently, brought in for her star factor and director forced two unnecessary folk dance songs to please the fans of Madhuri Dixit.
Madhuri is convincing as Begum Para, but doesn't impress you to a great extent. Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi have become just the character. They don't even 'play' the character, but are being the characters. That's a difference. Actors like Naseeruddin Shah don't grow old. He looked young, spirited and absolutely charming in this film. It must be mentioned that all actor are given equal importance in this film.
I think it would be a grave sin if I forget to write about the cinematography of Dedh Ishqiya. Cinematographer Setu, who has won great accolades for his work in Taare Zameen Par and Kahaani, is one of the stars of the film. You cannot often see this kind of brilliant lighting and grading in Bollywood movies. In the scene where Babban and Khalu are made to stand at gun point by Jaan Mohammad Khan and gang, you can see the brilliance of the cinematography. There are no artificial lights used in the scene, but still the actors' faces are visible in a film-noir style. I am sure Setu used artificial lights to lit up the faces a little bit, but the brilliance is in hiding the sources and make it look very real.
I honesty believe this film should get a larger audience because it is one of the rare well made movies we get in these times. A rich blend of good humour and cinematic artistry, film literally delivers. The film also very subtly portrays something that used to be portrayed in a 'screaming from the rooftops' style in Indian movies. Revealing it is not ethical for a reviewer, so you watch the movie yourself to get that secret.
The only error in Dedh Ishqiya is that it is a film set in rural India dealing with rural people, but reflects the sensibility of modern world. It is solely made for the multiple audience and the values it represents are not rural at all, instead they cater to the torrents loving multiplex audience.
Through a good movie, it is not spared from cliches completely, and there are many scenes that look artificial just because of writers tried to show off. One of the scene being Huma's character telling Arshad's Babban about the kind of food she would like to eat in different part of the globe. Having heard those names only once, Arshad's uneducated village thief captures the names of those dishes and repeats the same to her in another scene. You won't notice or care one major plot hole towards the end of the movie because you are charmed by its design by that time.
When you blend the base spirit of Thelma and Louise into Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster and infuse the Wild West flavour of Ishqiya into it, you get Dedh Ishqiya!
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Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama
Abhishek Chaubey deserves colossal admiration for taking the story forward by retaining some characters and adding several new ones. The screenplay is capricious and unpredictable, imparting a flavor that's distinct and one you most certainly haven't experienced heretofore.
Saibal Chatterjee, NDTV
Ishqiya is an exceptional film that does not have to negotiate the kind of facile crowd-pleasing narrative formulations that most Bollywood flicks must necessarily wade through in order to get to the Rs 200-crore mark.
Deepanjana Pal, FirstPost
Arshad Warsi delivers a crackling performance as Babban, infusing great energy and effervescence into the film with his role. Qureshi and Dixit-Nene don't let the men steal the show. Director. Chaubey is two films old and compared to Ishqiya, Dedh Ishqiya is far more elaborate, complicated and ambitious.
Abhishek Chaubey's Dedh Ishqiya, true to its fractional title, lives for those half-lines, teasing and wheedling and coaxing its audience so that we fall in love even before the charms of the final act are upon us.
Suhani Singh, Rediff
Here's a sequel which is totally worth the moolah. That's because Ishqiya doesn't want to be a successful franchise, it wants to be a good movie which keeps the viewers entertained.
Bollywood Life
Dedh Ishqiya easily races ahead of the Vidya Balan starrer Ishqiya, as Naseeruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi and Huma Qureshi easily match the charm of leading lady Madhuri. Madhuri Dixit as Begum Para is sheer magic.
Daily Bhaskar
Dedh Ishqiya can come in the category of hard hitting films, which have left an indelible mark on Indian audience in last couple of years. The film rides on a good story, great acting performances, brilliant screenplay, interesting dialogues and a twist, which will leave you awestruck.


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ANDY AWFORD admitted Pompey's last-gasp heartache felt like a defeat following the 2-2 draw at Carlisle as he insisted: It's tough to take.
The Blues boss saw his men concede inside 88 seconds of their Good Friday trek to Brunton Park.
They threw all sorts of bodies forward and we haven't defended it as well as we should have at the deathAndy Awford
But after a poor opening 20 minutes, Pompey hit back with a much-improved display – and a wonder goal from Jed Wallace, plus Matt Tubbs' poacher's finish on the stroke of half-time.
The visitors looked on course for only their third away success of the campaign, but saw it ripped from their grasp five minutes into stoppage-time when Charlie Wyke stroked beyond Paul Jones.
And, understandably, it left Awford frustrated that his men has been unable to see the game out.
'We've all been involved in games like that,' said the manager.
'I still remember a 5-5 draw at Oxford all those years ago. You never forget them. But we've been on both ends of it.
'It's a draw but feels like a defeat.
'We're pleased with what we've produced on the day.
'It was a sluggish start but it was a good performance after those first 15 minutes.
'But you don't always get what you deserve in this game so we are disappointed.
'We should have had all three points.'
Although Pompey dominated much of the second period, they were pushed deeper and deeper in the closing minutes as they attempted to hold out for the victory.
Awford also attempted to give his defence some extra protection in the final few minutes, with midfielder Danny Hollands replacing striker Matt Tubbs.
'Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't,' said Awford.
'I thought we defended well but we were possibly too deep.
'They threw all sorts of bodies forward and we haven't defended it as well as we should have at the death.
'We haven't seen it out well enough so that is disappointing.
'But four minutes of added time were put up on the board and then it is in excess of five when they score – that is a bit baffling to me.
'I think the referee got that wrong. We can moan at the referee but you have got to win ugly sometimes.
'With them coming at us, we could have put the game to bed a little bit earlier.
'But the players have given their absolute all and the support was magnificent.
'To bring nearly 800 fans so far – I'm just sorry we couldn't hang on to give them a happier journey home.
'The display was definitely up a couple of notches though.'


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This is a quick little knit I whipped up. Should have been some mittens, that I was asked to make but, I wasn't feeling mitteny. So here is the neat hat I whipped up. Love the black light colour way(colourful part).
Anyways, I put the blogger app on my phone.... Which is what I am loving! Done sitting at the computer, no problem. Type up the post on the phone while lounging out. Hopefully you will see more posts now!! Miss Em! Lol this is very handy.... Since I have been doing a lot of picture taking with my phone on the fly, it's handy for uploading pictures too.
He did meet Thump the dwarf bunny today. No blood shed but they had quite the game of tag back and forth. One chase the other then switch and go the other way. Was interesting to watch.
Not enough local interest this year for it. So, I asked missy and showed her videos of ballet and jazz classes, expecting she would say "too boring". But she said "me, I want to dance!" So, ballet/jazz it is!! Very excited to start! I hope she is not disappointed!!! We went got her a suit and tights and shoes and she had to put them on(less the tights) at home!! Try them out!!! So very excited!!
She will still do gym, then the next night dance! At least dance isn't too much travel! Will have to nab her off the bus, change and run to make it on time though!! Oh well, will do what we can!
If you've made it this far, thank you, for reading :) ttyl


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The program is designed to prepare students to be public school counselors and requires 60 semester hours. Texas Counselor certification requires completion of an approved master's degree, two years of teaching experience, and a passing score on the state-mandated examination, the TExES test.
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A recent federal appellate court held that there may be situations in which a contractor's intentionally low bid for a federal contract could give rise to liability under the False Claims Act (FCA).
At issue in Hooper v. Lockheed Martin Corp., 2012 WL 3124970 (9th Cir) was the bid of Lockheed in 1995 to provide software and hardware support for space launch operations. The contract was a cost reimbursement plus award fee contract. Thus, Lockheed would be reimbursed its costs and would be paid a fee depending on the quality of its performance. In evaluating Lockheed's proposal the Air Force analyzed Lockheed's proposed costs. It found that while Lockheed's proposal presented some "risks" that may lead to "cost growth beyond the target costs" outlined in the proposal, Lockheed's proposal presented the best overall value to the Air Force.
The plaintiff whistleblower brought suit after being terminated by Lockheed in 2002. He alleged, in relevant part, that Lockheed defrauded the government because it allegedly knowingly underestimated its costs in order to improve its chances of being awarded the contract. Lockheed moved for summary judgment arguing that cost estimates could not be "false" under the FCA because, as statements of what costs might be in the future, they were inherently judgmental in nature. Accordingly, they could not be "false statements" that would provide the basis for FCA liability. The trial court agreed and granted Lockheed summary judgment.
The Ninth Circuit reversed this decision. The court first found that a bidder could be liable under the FCA based upon a "fraud-in-the-inducement" theory, e.g. – the government was convinced to enter into an agreement based upon some fraud. The cases creating this theory, as pointed out by the court, dealt primarily with bid rigging or other collusion between bidders. The court then pointed to decisions from two other federal appeals courts holding the FCA should be broadly construed and, therefore, the statutory terms "false or fraudulent claim" should include cost estimates contained in solicitation responses. The court noted that "an opinion or estimate carries with it 'an implied assertion, not only that the speaker knows no facts which would preclude such an opinion, but that he does know facts which justify it.'" Given this analysis, the court concluded as a matter of first impression that "false estimates, defined to include fraudulent underbidding in which the bid is not what the defendant actually intends to charge, can be a source of liability under the FCA, assuming the other elements of an FCA claim are met."
Having established this rule the court held that the trial court used the incorrect legal standard under the "knowledge" prong of FCA liability. The court held that a jury must decide whether Lockheed had "actual" knowledge the information in its proposal was false or whether it acted with "deliberate ignorance" or "reckless disregard" regarding the truth of the information. The record contained testimony from a Lockheed employee (not the plaintiff) that, after the Air Force initially stated Lockheed's costs were too high, management asked the employee to lower the cost and resubmit the proposal even though from the employee's perspective the reduction was not based upon any engineering judgment. From the court's perspective, this testimony may provide an issue of fact that Lockheed "knowingly" provided false information to the government. The court notably did not address how the government could have been fraudulently induced to award the contract to Lockheed. The Air Force evaluated Lockheed's revised cost proposal, noted that there was problems with some of its assumptions and that these could lead to cost escalation. The government report also noted Lockheed's proposal was not the lowest bid. Despite all of this the government still concluded Lockheed provided the best value and awarded it the contract. In this circumstance it is difficult to conclude how the government was defrauded into entering an agreement with Lockheed.
Hooper shows that a contractor may not be able to rely on the cost realism analysis performed by the government. Moving forward, contractors should be careful to document the reasoning behind cost estimates submitted to the government in responding to a proposal. This should include the business justification for the costs provided since there may be adequate reasons for proposing a lower cost. Indeed, the Government recognized as such in amicus brief (a "bidder might believe that performing a certain project will lead to future, profitable business opportunities; or a contractor might decide it is in its interests to do a project at a loss in order to keep its employees employed, rather than have to lay them off.") Thus, with the possibility of FCA liability based upon a "fraudulent inducement" theory, contractors must be diligent at the outset of an RFP response to document its justifications.


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"It's the most wonderful time of the year … It's the hap-happiest season of all."
Words to a classic holiday song. Yes, the holidays are here – a joyful time of year reconnecting with family and friends, creating memories and enjoying music, food and special traditions. But the holidays can also be a time of great stress and anxiety – too little time, too much to do. The holidays can be difficult if you are alone, suffering a loss or just plain weary. Some people wish the holidays would just go away.
The American Psychological Association reports that the leading holiday stressors are time (67 percent often or sometimes), money (62 percent often or sometimes) and commercialism or hype ( 53 percent often or sometimes). A study conducted by Healthline and reported by the Harvard Medical School found that among the holiday stressors listed by respondents were the financial demands of the season, negotiating the interpersonal dynamics of family and maintaining personal health habits, such as an exercise regimen.
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- Acknowledge your feelings. If someone close to you has recently died or you can't be with loved ones, realize that it's normal to feel sadness and grief. It's okay to take time to cry or express your feelings. You can't force yourself to be happy just because it's the holiday season.
- Reach out. If you feel lonely or isolated, seek out community, religious or other social events.
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- Set aside differences. Try to accept family members and friends as they are, even if they don't live up to all of your expectations. Chances are they're feeling the effects of holiday stress and depression, too.
- Stick to a budget. Before you go gift- and food-shopping, decide how much money you can afford to spend. Then stick to your budget. Don't try to buy happiness with an avalanche of gifts..
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Since students learned dimensional analysis the day before, we move now to applying it to chemistry.
When we introduced molar mass, we stressed that it was the number of grams per one mole of substance. At the time, students didn't understand that the complex unit is a conversion factor. Today I show them how to use the molar mass of a substance to convert between mass and moles.
True mastery of HS-PS1-7 will find students doing mass to mass conversions within a chemical reaction to prove the Law of Conservation of Mass. To get students there, they must know how to convert from mass to moles and then back. This lesson also utilizes Science and Engineering Practice 5, Using mathematical and computational thinking.
At the beginning of class, I ask students to get out their dimensional analysis practice from yesterday. I walk the room and check off students who have completed the work. I then display the correct answers on the document camera, and take any student questions or concerns. Students note that a few problems required more than one step, since the conversions crossed over the 1 meter mark. I ask them to disregard those, and apologize for not deleting them from the paper.
I ask students what made this task hard. They respond "Not being sure what the conversions were". Since students are very weak at the metric system, they were uncertain exactly what they were converting, even though they set up the conversions effectively.
I ask what made the task easy, and some students respond "Using the chart and writing the units" . Other students disagree, and say that it confused them. I ask those who said they were confused to bear with us, because we will be using the chart more in the coming days and weeks.
I then put a copy of the Mass and Moles sheet on the screen, and pass it out to the class.
The front side of the Moles and Mass worksheet we are using is from the Instructional Fair Chemistry worksheets. I like this particular resource for two reasons. First, the ten conversions use the same five chemicals. This saves us time from calculating ten different molar masses. The second reason is that the conversions are clustered, with the first five converting from grams to moles, and the second five from moles to grams. This consistent repetition is nice to build confidence in students' abilities to properly set up and solve the problems.
To begin, I ask each table to split up the five chemicals, and for everyone to find a different molar mass. Whoever finishes first is to find the fifth one. This saves us time and focuses on the task at hand: using the molar mass to convert.
After about three minutes, we have all the molar masses, and I ask tables randomly what they got and add it to my paper on the document camera. This lets groups check their work, and ensures we all have the masses correct before setting up conversions. If a group gives the wrong molar mass, other groups are quick to point out discrepancies.
I demonstrate the first set-up and calculation with students, as in this screencast.
The key points I make is that the units must cancel diagonally, and the final units on top should match what you are being asked for, in this case, moles.
I ask students to try number 2, and then check in with them to see how it went. If it went well, I move on to the bottom of the page as a whole class. If students are struggling, we take time to finish the top and I circulate and help struggling students.
Now, we move to the bottom of the page. I ask "What's different about the starting information here?" Students point out that we are starting with moles. So I have them walk me through how to set up the dimensional analysis. We then do the math together.
I give them a chance to work the second problem, and then we go over it together again.
I release students to work the remaining six problems on this page, and the back. I point out that the back is a mix of the two types, so it will be very important that they read the problems and put the correct starting units to figure out what type of problem it is.
As students finish the Moles and Mass sheet, and work onto the back side, I circulate the room, answering questions, checking work, providing encouragement and feedback.
Students struggle for a few problems on the back, having to dissect the word problem to determine what is given and what is asked for. I pause the class and break down the first problem on the overhead using highlighters, and then set up the dimensional analysis from the information on the problem.
Once students see how to differentiate the given (consisting of a number, a unit, and chemical) from the unknown (consisting of just a unit and chemical) they fly through the process. I notice very few errors in calculating the molar masses.
This student did most of the work correctly, but has a couple errors, such as the dinitrogen tetraiodide problem where he didn't find the molar mass.
Today I am less positive about how the units are being left out, and begin to stress to students that it is CRUCIAL to write their units. In particular, I look for instances where not writing units caused them to set the conversion upside down.
All students finish the front of the page, and about half finish the back side as well. Those who don't finish are instructed to complete it for homework.
To close the class, I point out how good they have gotten at finding molar masses of chemicals. I praise their work on that, and remind them that tomorrow will be our molar mass quiz.
Students freak out at first, and then I assure them that there is no dimensional analysis on this quiz, just finding the molar masses using the formulas and the periodic table.
Any students who have completed both sides can turn in their paper before leaving. The rest take the paper home to complete over night.


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GROTON, Conn. — With the smash of a champagne bottle, the Navy christened its newest submarine on Saturday as the Mississippi, the ninth member of a new generation of attack subs hailed as the world's most complex pieces of machinery.
A Navy band struck up "Anchors Aweigh" as the submarine's sponsor, a deputy assistant Navy secretary, smashed the bottle against its sail. The uniformed crew stood atop the 377-foot-long submarine in a dock at a Groton shipyard as Navy admirals, Congress members from Mississippi and Connecticut and other officials addressed the crowd of roughly 5,500 who turned out for the ceremony.
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, a former Mississippi governor, said the submarine was designed for flexibility, with the ability to conduct surveillance in shallow waters and deliver Navy SEALs or other special forces without being detected.
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The Mississippi is the latest in the Virginia class of submarines, which are built in partnership between Groton-based Electric Boat and Newport News Shipbuilding at a cost of about $2.6 billion each. They carry torpedoes as well as Tomahawk missiles and have features including a torpedo room that can be refigured to hold Navy SEALs.
The submarine will be commissioned as the USS Mississippi in a June ceremony in Gulfport, Miss.
On behalf of Mississippi's 3 million residents, Gov. Haley Barbour said he was honored to claim the submarine as their own. He said it would continue the proud legacy of the four other Navy vessels to carry the name Mississippi, including the steam frigate that Commodore William Perry commanded when he opened American trade with Japan in the 1850s.
"The Mississippi will be an incredible platform for defending our shores and projecting our power," Barbour said.
The 7,800-ton submarine will carry a crew of 132 officers and sailors, led by Navy Capt. John McGrath, on standard deployments of six months. Its nuclear reactor is designed to power the submarine for its service life of 30 years or longer, propelling the sub at speeds exceeding 25 knots submerged.
Mabus said the complexity of the submarine is a testament to the skill and dedication of America's ship builders.
"When you look at the ship, you know American exceptionalism will not only survive, it will prevail," he said.
Electric Boat expects to deliver the Mississippi a year ahead of schedule and $50 million below the projected cost.
With the Defense Department facing potentially huge budget cuts as Congress looks to trim the national deficit, Navy officers and elected officials who spoke Saturday praised the Virginia-class program as a model example of how to find efficiencies with contractors. Rep. Joe Courtney and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, both of Connecticut, praised the work of contractors and shipyard employees involved in constructing the Mississippi.
"Its might and magnificence are literally as awe inspiring as the sea itself. It is our steel beneath the sea," Blumenthal said.
Construction of the Mississippi began in February 2007 and the submarine needs only sea trials, final outfitting and other tests before it is ready for delivery.
The ship's sponsor, Allison Stiller, held the champagne bottle over her head triumphantly after christening the sub.
"I endow her with my tenacity, compassion and love of family and friends," said Stiller, the deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for ship programs.
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Chicken with Asparagus and Peas
Chicken legs are great for grilling. The heat of the grill sears the outside, keeping the meat moist and tender. Serve with vegetables flavored with bacon and mint to complete this main-dish recipe.
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Chicken with Asparagus and Peas
- For sauce, in small bowl stir together the ketchup and hoist sauce; set aside.
- Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. For charcoal grill, place chicken on rack, bone side up, directly over medium coals. Grill, uncovered, 35 to 45 minutes or until no longer pink (180 degrees F), turning once halfway through and brushing with sauce last 10 minutes. (For gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place chicken on rack over heat. Cover; grill as above.)
- Meanwhile, for vegetables, in 12-inch skillet cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet. Add carrots to drippings; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add peas and asparagus; cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat. Crumble bacon. Stir in mint and bacon. Serve with chicken. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts (Chicken with Asparagus and Peas)
- Per serving:
- 674 kcal ,
- 43 g fat
- (13 g sat. fat ,
- 8 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 18 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 198 mg chol. ,
- 1056 mg sodium ,
- 25 g carb. ,
- 5 g fiber ,
- 15 g sugar ,
- 46 g pro.


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McGuire Conference on family violence
Informational HOPE Booth and K-9 teams
Billings, MT Police Department
Harry Schlitz (TL), Tanya Vaught (TL), Shelia Ruble & Quigley, Lyn Findley & Sunnie, Lyn Findley & Sierra 09/10/2014 BlueRockFireRescue Support Routine meeting. I am elected secretary and Abby is HopeAACR comfort dog for this fire district Patricia Hess & Abby 09/10/2014 Western MA COAD Western MA COAD on HOPE callout by Red Cross to Revere, MA tornado. About 20 regional disaster response agencies were present. Western MA COAD
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Ned Polan &Brinkley 09/08/2014 Heroes on the Water Approximately 30 service veterans attended their day of support, caring and community by kayaking, fishing and enjoying the outdoors together. They enjoyed the fact Charlie came out to see them in the kayak, petted him as they talked and were happy to be able have something to tell their wives and kids about, besides veterans "stuff". Chris Thomas Gayle Sprinkle & Charlie 09/06/2014 Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Role Play The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation was conducting a two day Group Crisis Intervention Training class that was part of the training for Crisis Response Team members. Eastern Upper Peninsula Crisis Response Team Nicholas Meier & Katie Lynn
Julia Meier & Jett
08/14/2014 Aquanut Adaptive Aquatics with the Great Lakes Adaptive Ski Association Wounded Warriors event as well as their spouses and their children. Susan Janowski-Richey Terri Rafter TL
Susan Johansen & Sophia
Becky Jankowski & Lizzy
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08/13/2014 MA VOAD VOAD meeting review of Revere tornado service. Steve Napoli Ned Polan & Brinkley 08/05/2014 National Night Out Multiple emergency response agencies & Public. Manor Township PD Patricia Hess & Abby 08/05/2014 National Night Out - West Seneca, NY event allows us continue to spread the word on the good work that HOPE AACR West Seneca Police Department Diane Morse & Chloe
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07/29/2014 Billings Mustangs baseball game Table Display MT Gov. Office, Ms.Betsy Miller Harry Schlitz (TL) 07/28/2014 Aquanut Adaptive Aquatics Autism Clinic encouragement 10 children with autism, elementary - high school age and their families/care takers, teachers. Susan Janowski-Richey Terri Rafter TL
Susan Johansen & Sophia
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07/21/2014 Aquanut Adaptive Aquatics with the Great Lakes Adaptive Ski Association (3) girls in wheelchairs were present for this event, encouragement and to help ease the wait time between turns out on the water. Susan Janowski-Richey Terri Rafter TL
Susan Johansen & Sophia
Jamie Altman & Bowzer
Julie Bereckis & Boston
06/09/2014 LEPC Communication Presentation Yellowstone County, MT Harry Schlitz (TL) 06/04/2014 Bozeman High School, Bozeman, MT Presentation and Q&A with at risk high school students Cassie Ubaldo, Teacher Val Bickwemert & Zamba, Gail Goodwin & Zeke 06/02/2014 Rotary International guest speakers at the Westfield, MA Rotary Club meeting. outlined HOPE AACR work & accomplishments Jennifer Gruszka Ned Polan & Brinkley 05/26/2014 Veterans' Memorial Day Event Greeting at dedication of Yellowstone County MT National Veteran's Cemetery (Laurel, MT) Gerard Lyons, VA-Administration Harry Schlitz (TL), Tayna Vaught & Ginnie 05/19, 5/27, 6/12/14 Harkness Career &;Vocational Center 3- Hope Presentation Pat Perry & Karen Tam Diane Morse & Chloe 05/18/2014 Lancaster General Health-EMS Picnic EMS week celebration at the Lancaster Public Safety Training Center. Patricia Hess & Abby
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05/14/2014 BlueRockFireRescue Scheduled meeting, Fire commissioner was present as Public Info officer at the recent drill and commented positively on the HopeAACR dogs. Amos Hess Patricia Hess & Abby 04/30/2014 Salvation Army- MI net working/ establish a working relationship with the Director. James Warfield Nicholas Meier & Katie Lynn
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04/16/2014 State Superintendent of Schools Annual conference State Superintendent of Schools Lori Jacobs (TL), Roberta Ellis & Sienna, Gala Goodwin & Zeke, Rebecca Annis & Ursa 04/16/2014 Fallon County, MT DES/911 Display Chuck Lee Harry Schlitz 04/12/2014 Lancaster Emergency Management Services Gail Thompson was honored by VOAD Michael Nelson Gail Thompson & Tani
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04/08/2014 Mercyhurst University Provided educational presentation to Mercyhurst University students who were taking a crisis intervention course Yvonne Eaton-Stull & Maggie 04/08/2014 Yellowstone County Relay for Life Network with survivors and caregivers Cathy Cullen Harry Schlitz (TL), Lyn Findley & Sunnie 04/02/2014 MA VOAD attended the Massachusetts VOAD . Net working. Steve Napoli Ned Polan & Brinkley 03/29/2014 Medical Reserve Corps presentation on HOPE AACR and emotional care in the psychological first aid segment Kathleen Conley Norbut Ned Polan & Brinkley 03/26/2014 Homeland Security, Western MA Regional COADs
Regional Homeland Security/Western Massachusetts Summit of Community Organizations Active in Disasters. gained valuable repeated exposure to top MAVOAD, FEMA, NOVA and Red Cross state leaders Tracy Rogers, Franklin Regional Council of Governments Ned Polan & Brinkley 03/20/2014 Michigan VOAD quarterly meeting MI VOAD. Presentation by HOPE Nicholas Meier & Katie Lynn
Julia Meier & Jett
03/16/2014 Christian Fellowship church local churches are developing disaster plans, and partnering with ReadyIndy, Salvation Army and crisis counselors. We were invited as part of their caring section of the training to share experiences in times of Crisis
Neil Cox Gayle Sprinkle & Charlie 03/14/2014 BlueRockFireRescue I serve as secretary of this group. They have welcomed us as a HopeAACR team. All the members take time to interact with Abby. Patricia Hess & Abby 03/12/2014 Safety Conference Display. Billings, MT.
Cyndi Case Harry Schlitz (TL), Lyn Findley & Sunnie 03/06/2014 Attended a lecture concerned both security of personal information. Patricia Hess & Abby
Gail Thompson & Tani
02/26/2014 HOPE presentation to school special day school focused on language based learning issues are studying the concept of "Service, Oscar and I visited three separate groups B Hollingsworth Janet Velenovsky & Oscar 02/13/2014 VA VOAD Participated in a conference call of VA VOAD members and VA Dept. of Emergency Mgmt B. Philcrantz Janet Velenovsky & Oscar
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02/12/2014 Drummond Island Emergency Ambulance Service we presented the power point presentation by HOPE. We explained our mission, our regions and numbers, the screening process, the workshop, continuing education of all members. Pam Ellis Nick Meier & Katie Lynn
Julia Meier & Jett
02/07/2014 VA VOAD Participated in Executive Committee conference call, planning for spring meeting. report on HOPE's activities at Washington Navy Yard B. Philcrantz Janet Velenovsky & Oscar
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01/30/2014 DeTour Fire Department and Ambulance Presentation and introduction to HOPE&;#039;s role for the members of a volunteer fire department and ambulance service. Chuck Lanning Nick Meier & Katie Lynn
Julia Meier & Jett
01/29/2014 Massachusetts VOAD small meeting of the key, core MA VOAD members. Brinkley and I got a lot of attention and explained HOPE training, continuing education, what we do, Steve Napoli MA VOAD Chair Ned Polan Brinkley 01/24/2014 Forest View Rescue Squad Meeting to evaluate the space offered by the rescue squad to see if it would meet the needs of HOPE for screenings. Anya Whitney
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01/15/2014 BlueRockFireRescue Fire depart proves support groups, Fire Chief decides IF to call CISM and IF HopeAACR team requested. CISM not always called, but a support callout could include HopeAACR team to interact with first responders. Amos Hess-President Trish Hess & Abby 07/15/14 Central VA Medical Reserve Corps HOPE presentation and will be included on their alert network so I can review opportunities for HOPE to be of service Amy Vincent Janet Velenovsky & Oscar 07/09/14 MA VOAD Participated in MA VOAD Steve Napoli MA VOAD Chair Ned Polan & Brinkley 07/02/14 Berkshire County COAD HOPE presentation to Berkshire County COAD meeting Tracy Rogers, Regional Preparedness Prog Mgr Ned Polan & Brinkley 06/26/14 Michigan VOAD meeting HOPE- AACR was officially voted in as a member Ken Sutter Julia Meier & Jetta
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Cart for a Cause Tuesdays have been a rotating series of fancy food truck lunches around town. The chefs are from LA's best restaurants (Lazy Ox, Comme Ca, Nobu) and the proceeds go to Meals on Wheels.
I was fortunate today to have the Animal Cart for a Cause serving lunch near my office.
For $10 I got a big fried chicken sandwich with bread and butter pickle slaw, red rooster aioli and corn on the cob. Additionally sides of Pom tea, coffee and pistachios and Miss Lilly's cookies were included.
The sandwich and corn are both what you'd expect from Dotolo and Shook- buttery, rich, bold, lingering flavors that you can't wash off your hands. For $10, this was the best lunch deal in West Hollywood without question. Then throw in the charity aspect and it's the feel good lunch of the year. Two butter-glistening thumbs up.


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we are FUN.6:11 AM
"I am very excited about it." I paraphrase the President when he mentioned, in one of his year-end interviews, the Department of Tourism's then upcoming campaign.
If the President announced that he's pretty excited about it, the entire nation could expect nothing less than brilliance, right? After all, he probably picked out the best and the brightest in the field and placed him at the helm of this colossal campaign.
I remember we were crawling along Nagtahan bridge on the way to Quiapo (on a Friday morning) when the DOT declared its new tourism campaign. "It's more fun in the Philippines" is the new tagline by which they'd be building and selling the Philippine brand in the global tourism market.
That's it?!, I couldn't help but think. Sure, it's a good line but doesn't it lacked the ooomph? I imagined how they are going to play it, very much like the WOW Philppines campaign in the 90s. The DOT would put a spin on our natural wonders – Banawe Rice Terraces = Stairs and Mt. Pinatubo crater lake = bathtub. The running ticker in my head was, "Hey. We've heard of this before."
It also didn't help that just outside the car window, there were the filth, the dirty Pasig river, and what seemed to be a virtual parking lot on a bridge. Yeah, it's definitely more fun in this country.
But as Friday progressed, the cleverness of the campaign started to show. The new tagline is so simple that just about anyone, any Filipino, could work with it and own it. The creatives in the country seemed to have such a ball that within hours, memes kept on popping up on the web. In three days, their works have gone viral. Twenty-five of which has been compiled on the site, the buzzfeed.
Since I cannot think of a better tagline, I might as well join in. And besides, this whole thing is turning out to be so much fun.
here are three of my favorites:
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
The Strong Desire To Learn
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I love everything you showed because it's 'off the beaten path' -- and that, I adore.ReplyDelete
I love all of these. So many different facets of your personality! I buy a lot of books. But maybe you could go to the library and check out books in these subjects. I also try not to get in my own way and think that I can't just because I have never. I tend to buy all the accoutrements and dive on in. I will be eagerly watching to see where this takes you!ReplyDelete
Enjoy the day!
- AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Oddly enough, there's inspiration to be found in teaching a friend. Since you mentioned being in a financial bind I won't mention classes. But do you have any friends that are into beading that would lend old magazines or books? You could browse the magazines (gently) at the local craft store. Just don't look like you're reading. ;) LOL I just found a winning necklace of yours at Fire Mountain and enjoyed it so much I had to find out who you were. :DReplyDelete
Like Erin, I buy a lot of books, and I agree that the library is a great place to start.ReplyDelete
Another place might be Youtube tutorials. There are so many on any subject you can think of! I learned most of my hula hooping tricks there, actually. :)
And Pinterest is a great new way to collect eye candy images. I find something I love every time I go there.ReplyDelete


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- October 23, 2012 at 3:58 am
I'm a fan of good rums and came across this site by chance while looking for info about Zaya.
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If you ever get a chance to try it out, I'd be very interested to know how you liked it.
Those of us not dying to have it with coke and pepsi all the time tend to have it with regular or warm water here.
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Friday, February 01, 2008
Orange You Glad?
I have about half a tree's worth of oranges left, and a few recipients in mind for gift sacks. Right now I'm personally consumed by the deliciousness of oranges: juice, flesh and rind. I want to try to preserve some of this flavor for use throughout the year, first by experimenting with freezing the rind, and second by borrowing an idea from you lemon looneys: orange confit.
In the meantime, some essence or other of orange is making its way into most of my food.
The latest experiment was homemade yogurt scented with bay leaves and orange rind.
I say experiment, because something went a little wrong, and I need to tease it out and try again.
The problem was the texture of the yogurt. It was loose, a little unstable.
I've been putting bay leaves in my yogurt for almost a year now, and it comes out firm and smooth, so that's not the problem.
A new variable is that this time I used Straus organic whole milk, which seems to be unhomogenized. Sort of. I'll be going back to Clover organic whole, to see if the yogurt tightens up better next time. (Also, was the milk too old? Was the culture I used too old?)
I'm dithering, because I really hate to put the blame on orange rind. But I am a grown-up. I will explore the possibility.
Maybe the oils in the rind prevented a perfectly firm outcome. Perhaps I'll have to try using cooked, candied rind instead.
It will be sad if my results come out the same next time, because this stuff is so delicious.
Nah. Even if my results do come out the same next time, I'll be glad. Because this stuff is so delicious.
15 comments:
- Sam said...
I plan to try orange confit too, with my gift sack ;)
I am feeling a LOT better today after a delirious afternoon nap, tossing and turning, full of nightmares that I think finally exorcised the demons of sickness from inside of me.
- 11:00 AM, February 01, 2008
- Sam said...
ps - the afternoon nap occurred yesterday in case you were wondering how i could write such a thing before midday.
- 11:02 AM, February 01, 2008
- cookiecrumb said...
Sam: Ohgod, feverdreams. I hate them. I'm glad you are on the mend.
Let's arrange our drop-off for *next* Saturday, because Anita is el sicko, too. And it's going to be rainly; I hate driving in the rain. I melt.
You are gonna love these oranges.
- 11:06 AM, February 01, 2008
My grandmother would bring me a box of candied orange peel when she came north for the summer from her Florida home. Is that something you'd try?
And yogurt. Sometimes, the microbes say "let this be runny." At least that's my experience, all other things being equal.
- 12:01 PM, February 01, 2008
- Lannae said...
Do you have a photo of your yogurt? I make yogurt the old fashioned way in a pot (old India method), not a yogurt maker, and it is always like a thick smoothie texture. My original starter was from an India source, so it was much more liquidy than stiff yogurts people like here. I have use all kinds of milk, raw, local unhomog., and commercial milk whole to skim. My experience is that skim will me more liquidy, and high fat (raw and whole) will be more solid and stiff. Also, the temperature of the milk will enhance certain bacteria to grow and others not and will change the texture and taste. It is possible that acid or chemical from the orange rind would enhance or inhibit a bacteria to grow.
In summary, my 2 guesses are temperature of the milk while making the yogurt, and the other is the acid or chemical content in the orange rind.
Please let me know what you find out! What a great mystery!
- 3:04 PM, February 01, 2008
This may be entirely too simplistic, but how about adding the grated zest to the finished yogurt? Or have you been doing that all along?
- 3:57 PM, February 01, 2008
- Michelle said...
Having been in meyer lemon madness myself for some time now, I can only request: Help me, Cookie! Send me some of those oranges!!!
- 4:44 PM, February 01, 2008
- chilebrown said...
Candied Orange Peel, Fruitcake. Love it or leave it! I have a waiting list for mine. Yeah!
- 6:26 PM, February 01, 2008
- peter said...
This week has been one long fever dream.
You could try salt-curing the oranges, Moroccan style- that would be wicked. And if your yogurt is runny, try straining it like the Greek stuff.
I want a sack...
- 6:53 PM, February 01, 2008
Forgot to ask: what kind of oranges do you grow? MFK Fisher told me this story: Her daughters were really young. One of them pointed to her bellybutton and asked, "What is this?" She told her, "That's your navel." The older one, pointing to her nips, said, "Are these my Valenicias?"
- 8:38 PM, February 01, 2008
- cookiecrumb said...
Fast: Yes, candied orange peel is on the agenda. I have the sugar, as you know...
As for the yogurt, I'm going to try again, and if I get the same results, I'll start tinkering. Thanks for the insight.
Lannae: That IS a picture of the yogurt, in the jar. Where the orange rind sticks in, the yogurt kind of collapses. There is a lot of whey.
I am edified by your observations and advice. Thanks!
Kudzu: Hadn't thought of it!! It would result in a slightly different flavor, because steeping the rinds in the milk goes straight to Cremesicle land, and I love that. Baby food. But the fresh zing of orange zest would be great, and it might solve the problem.
Michelle: I daresay these oranges are even sunnier than Meyer lemons. Even in rainy weather, they glow in perfect orbs against the dark foliage. I am so lucky, and I wish you weren't so far away.
Chilebrown: I am a recent and avid convert. I would have argued with you on this a year ago... but when you swim with the orangies, you learn all the strokes.
Peter: I know, you've been sick too.
Aha! Preserved orange, Moroccan style! Great idea, and it is definitely on the list, you clever boy.
Straining the yogurt wouldn't have been so good, because it was grainy and not worth the trouble.
Wish I could send you a box of sunshine too.
Kudzu: Cranky *roared* at your story! You must tell that one more often.
Yes, these are quotidian navels, and I've never tasted a gentler, butterier orange.
- 11:59 AM, February 02, 2008
- Heather said...
Is the citrus acid in the orange curdling the milk? Just a thought.
Also, I zest every citrus fruit I get and freeze it for later use in a little container. Works like a charm. Orange zest and bacon make greens magical.
- 2:45 PM, February 02, 2008
- cookiecrumb said...
Heather: Yes. The milk is curdled. I am finally admitting it. Thanks for a cold smack in the face with a rain-drenched navel orange. I believe you are right, and I can let go now. Thank you.
AND. Thanks for the good news on frozen rind! Off we go.
- 5:51 PM, February 02, 2008
I find that Strauss whole milk yogurt is also a bit runny, which may explain the milk-as-yogurt-making pickle you're in. I live in Seattle and there's a nearby dairy that sells raw milk. It's simply whole milk, but it gets a bit of a cream top. I bet it would be killer as fodder for yogurt.
- 11:09 AM, February 05, 2008
- katiez said...
I wish we could do a fruit exchange. I'm up to my eyeballs in kiwi fruit. I was over my eyeballs but the mice found them. I guess I can share... since I have no choice.
- 12:36 PM, February 05, 2008