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Nuclear dump officials confirm leak of waste in New Mexico
Federal officials Thursday confirmed a leak of nuclear waste at a southeastern New Mexico repository, but it could be weeks before workers can safely access the underground dump to determine what happened.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Federal officials Thursday confirmed a leak of nuclear waste at a southeastern New Mexico repository, but it could be weeks before workers can safely access the underground dump to determine what happened.
The release of radiation from the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant poses no public health threat, officials emphasized, but the state environment secretary said he was concerned with the lag in getting information about the incident.
The DOE on Saturday announced that it had shuttered operations in response to an underground radiation sensor. But it wasn't until Wednesday night that the agency confirmed that radiation had also been released above ground, about a half mile from the plant. And it wasn't until a Thursday press conference that Jose Franco, manager of the DOE's Carlsbad Field Office, confirmed publicly that readings from the monitors matched materials from the waste that is stored there, indicating a leak.
Environment Secretary Ryan Flynn said he traveled to Carlsbad as soon as he was told Wednesday night that radiation had been picked up by an above-ground air sensor.
"We are wondering why it took a couple of days to confirm the radiological event outside of the underground," he said. "We will demand that federal officials share information with the public in real time. That's the reason we are here."
Franco said it was the first such incident since WIPP opened 15 years ago, and that the emergency systems worked flawlessly after the alert late Friday night. He said the filters activated immediately, enabling only trace amounts of radiation to escape. The radiation levels underground have since been dropping, he said, indicating it was an isolated spill.
Flynn, however, said, "Events like this should never occur. From the state's perspective, one event is far too many. Our primary concern continues to be public safety."
"Even though the levels detected are very low," he said, "radiation is simply not supposed to be released outside the building."
The DOE has appointed a team to investigate the leak at the plant.
It was the second incident in just a matter of weeks. Earlier this month, a truck hauling salt below ground caught fire, shutting operations for a few days. Officials have not said what caused the truck fire, but Franco said it was unlikely the events were related. He also said there was no evidence of a seismic event at the site.
WIPP is the nation's first underground nuclear repository. Each week it receives 17 to 19 shipments of low-grade nuclear waste such as plutonium-contaminated clothing and tools from Los Alamos National Laboratory and other federal nuclear sites around the country.
Those shipments have been halted indefinitely, which could affect the ability of Los Alamos to meet a state deadline this year for removing thousands of barrels of waste that currently are stored outside on its northern New Mexico compound.
After a large wildfire lapped at the edges of lab property in summer 2011, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez identified removal of the waste as a top priority.


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Frank Turner, The Gaslight Anthem's Brian Fallon and NOFX are just some of the artists to feature on 'The Songs Of Tony Sly: A Tribute'.
The 26-track compilation is being released in honour of the late frontman of punk band No Use For A Name and sees a host of fellow punk and rock artists covering his work. Tony Sly passed away on July 31, 2012, at the age of 41. Profits from the sale of the album will go to the Tony Sly Memorial Fund, which has been founded to help Sly's wife, Brigitte, and their two daughters. For more information on the fund, visit: Tonysly.org
Read more at http://www.nme.com/news/frank-turner/72 ... Ss6SGXm.99

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Keynote Presenter: Dr. Tuncer Can, Istanbul University
Description: This presentation will look at how training teachers within Virtual Worlds could enhance innovation in the class and change the lives of real people by ensuring them real jobs. The skills acquired within Virtual Worlds are also leading to more innovation in teachers' professional lives which leads to life-long development as well. The presentation will also summarize the influence of EU funded projects like CAMELOT and GUINEVERE on the foreign language teacher development.
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Why Brits want press regulation and Americans don't
Witnessed from across the Atlantic, Britain's heated debate over Justice Brian Leveson's inquiry into the press after a phone-hacking scandal must be startling.
Surely such a venerable democracy would never contemplate using legislation to regulate journalists? The notion is no doubt unthinkable to American citizens, whose freedoms are protected by the Bill of Rights.
Well, Brits are considering ways to regulate the press, and they should. I say this as a singer and songwriter who believes in free speech, because this isn't about censorship. It's about two concepts of freedom that derive from our very different histories.
The American concept of freedom, as expressed in the Constitution, is relatively new. The United States was established in the late 18th century by a radical republican settlement whose authors sought to be free men in their own dominion, no longer subject to taxation and rule by a distant empire. That urge to be free from central-government control still animates American democracy.
We British have a different tradition. Our current, unwritten constitution dates to 1689. It is only the most recent in a series of settlements that have their roots in the great dynastic struggles of the Middle Ages, and which established the rights of British citizens.
The first of these settlements produced the Magna Carta in 1215, when England's barons, tired of King John's tyranny, forced him to sign a document limiting the monarch's power. Another settlement came in the 16th century, when Henry VIII broke from the authority of the pope in Rome. This was part of Europe's Reformation, a process of shifting from Catholicism to Protestantism that, among other things, stimulated nationalism and the spread of the printing press.
The third great settlement emerged from the English civil wars that pitted Crown against Parliament in the mid-17th century. Once again the English railed against the tyrannical power of a monarch who believed he was above the law. Charles I lost that struggle, and England briefly became a republic, until the monarchy returned. Even then the question of who ruled was unresolved and Parliament staged a coup, ousting James II in favor of the Dutch leader, William of Orange.
Before he took the throne in 1689, William was required to sign a Bill of Rights, guaranteeing parliamentary power and privileges. That document, a division of powers between the Crown and Parliament, gave birth to the constitutional monarchy that still underpins the British state.
What is significant about these great settlements is that they all occurred before the modern notion of freedom was established. Before Thomas Paine asserted that freedom was vested in individual liberty, the British found their freedom through their collective struggle to hold those in power to account. That's a crucial difference.
To this day in the U.S., the concept of freedom is most loudly expressed by those who wish to be free from the institutions of society — freedom from taxation, regulation and the impositions of elites. On this side of the pond, it is more often articulated by those who wish to be free to participate in society — to have freedom from poverty, treatable illness and discrimination.
These two ideas of freedom explain why Americans and Europeans (and the British are Europeans) sometimes look at each other's choices in bafflement. Why do Europeans not enjoy the right to carry a gun? Why do Americans not enjoy the right to free health care?
The fault line seems to run between those who emphasize individual liberty and those who stress social responsibility. Both strands exist in Britain. With Leveson's inquiry into the ethics and practices of the press after the News Corp. phone- hacking case, these differing approaches to freedom have sought to pull the report's conclusions in opposing directions.
Newspaper proprietors and some politicians, for example, have reacted against Leveson's proposal to base a new press regulator on laws. They say that freedom of the press offers us protection from tyranny and that any legislation would undermine this protection.
Yet in order to perform that important duty, the newspapers must have the trust of the people. Sadly, in the past decade, an ever more powerful group of proprietors has betrayed that trust to such an extent that one of our newspapers, News Corp.'s News of the World, was put down by its owner like a dangerous dog.
Appalled by the illegal hacking, false accusations and prurient invasions of privacy that Leveson's 2,000-page report catalogs, the British people — as we have done throughout our history — sought a new settlement. This time it isn't with kings John, Charles and William or the Catholic Church, it's with the press. The new settlement that Leveson outlines would hold newspapers and their owners to account, while enshrining their rights in statute for the first time.
Over the past 50 years, the British press has been regulated by a commission consisting of representatives of the major publishers. This self-regulation manifestly failed to rein in the worst excesses of checkbook journalism. Some editors clearly adopted a laissez-faire attitude toward the commission's voluntary Code of Practice. Under the protection afforded a free press, they mistook liberty for license.
Leveson's report calls for the press to set up a new regulator that is independent from Parliament and the newspaper industry — a recommendation that editors have signed on to, albeit reluctantly.
The trouble is that the British people know they've been here before: Leveson's report was the sixth inquiry into press behavior since World War II. So what guarantees do we have that the press will no longer bend the rules to suit itself? To ensure that every editor adheres to a new Code of Practice for British journalists, Leveson suggests that it be backed up by legislation.
This debate is over how we respond when those who claim to protect us from tyranny act like tyrants themselves. It is the same territory on which all our great struggles for liberty have been played out. Magna Carta established that no one in England is above the law. This fundamental principle should be at the heart of good journalism, as summed up in the old maxim that the job of a newspaper is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.
What to do when the newspapers themselves constantly act as if they are above the law? Without the ability to hold the most powerful people in our society to account, our freedoms will always be at the mercy of tyrants — and that includes the press. Democracy itself is a product of the endless struggle to strike a balance between freedom and accountability. Leveson's recommendations are part of that balancing act; they are not an attack on free speech.
Bragg is a singer-songwriter and activist based in Dorset, England.


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The Southern Illinois Linux Users Group serves all of Southern
Meetings are currently held in Fairview Heights (St. Louis
Metro East). (Carbondale meetings are temporarily on hiatus
while we figure out a new meeting schedule and location. Contact
Steve if you have any
suggestions for a location with good parking, easy access, and
Internet connectivity.)
The Metro East meetings are held at the
Computer Room,
208 Frank Scott Parkway E (Suite 4) in Swansea,
on the 1st Wednesday of
each month from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM and on
the 3rd Saturday of each month starting at 4
PM. Call
(618)624-4440 if you need directions.
The next Wednesday Metro East meeting is scheduled for
December 4, 2019.
The next Saturday Metro East meeting is scheduled for
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Saturday, December 30, 2017
As 2017 wings to a close, I wish each and every reader a happy 2018! I'm honored that you've stayed with me for another year. Happy New Year! May 2018 be filled with only good things, wonder-filled days, and peaceful nights.
The vicious WordPress gremlins have caused many of us frustration, wasted time, and cost us viewers. Here's hoping we don't have to deal with that in 2018… I know, it seems less likely than world peace.
A vision seems to be spreading through Thistledown. Or perhaps it's more than a mere precognition. From far and wide, faeries (from past episodes) continue to return to these pages, pulling the threads together.
From Episode 17…
The man got off the beastly two-wheeled thing. With a disarming smile, he winked at Bob. The hummingbird wasn't sure what to make of him. Then he bowed with a flourish. The leaves decorating his helmet made a sharp swishing sound as they cut through the air…
Bob flew very close to Valley's head. He wasn't sure whether or not Valley was in any danger from the odd strangers, but he felt distrust. So, he stayed protectively close to Valley…
"That is a very unusual color for obsidian," Valley remarked to Razorleaf as she led them toward her home. "Do you mind?" she asked as she put her hand toward the pale grayish yellow gem. "It seems to glow, ever so slightly."
Now, Episode 18…
Midsummer Bedlam 18
A Top Hat, Doors, and Herons
In a flurry of iridescent feathers, Bob the hummingbird flew with all his tiny might.
Fleeting visions were shared by many. The coincidental, synchronous work of several folks, all managed to link together for one moment in time. So, a vision was reflected in multiple scrying surfaces across Thistledown ― and some elsewhere.
In her colorless hideaway, Fallow Blackmoon sat with her brow furrowed by concerned curiosity as she gazed into a crystal sphere.
Valley Hummer gasped as she glimpsed seemingly random things in an obsidian shard brought by an enigmatic man from another world.
Field Yewwasp and Catseye Glimmer inspected the health of a pond where the water, the fish, and even the birds were turning dull shades of gray or brown. They saw the vision in the calm waters of the drab pond.
As Bedlam Thunder and her friends held tightly to a slender strand of magical muskox hair, Bedlam saw those seemingly unconnected things as they seared her mind.
Furiously fluttering, Bob the hummingbird streaked across an aqua blue sky. Valley Hummer sent him to check on Bedlam Thunder. However, the tiny bird was always easily distracted. As he flew he noticed something odd happening on the ground below. Bob tarried briefly. Seeing two of the most respected faeries in Thistledown together, Bob's curiosity got the better of him. He quietly observed, perched unseen in the branches of the tallest tree.
With a long beak, a heron with cobalt blue feathers pulled at Catseye Glimmer's pocket. Even in Thistledown, herons were not usually so friendly. However, Catseye had an affinity for the great birds. His wife often teased him that it was because of the long legs they had in common. He removed a treat from his pocket and tossed it to the heron.
"Some of his feathers have turned from blue to gray," Catseye commented about the heron in a concerned voice.
A pair of sandhill cranes came to join the heron. They also hoped for a handout, but were not so bold. The birds made for an odd-looking trio.
Field Yewwasp hung his top hat on the branch of a tree, then he removed his well-tailored jacket. He plunged thick arms into the dull water of the pond. In a moment he had tickled a fish bringing it to the surface.
"That fish should be blue with a green stripe," he commented, slowly shaking his head. "Instead it is brown and gray," he added as he let the fish go on its way.
The two tall faeries sat down on the bank of the pond. It seemed that one was as perplexed as the other about the strange changes at the pond.
"I'm reminded of Bedlam Thunder's vision," they both commented at the same time, so they laughed, but their chuckles had a nervous edge.
"It must be true then," Field chuckled in a deep rumble. "If we both spoke it at once."
Then his expression abruptly turned serious. Next to Field, Bob heard Catseye Glimmer draw a sharp breath.
Random images flitted across the calm water of the dull pond.
"I'm no seer," the large person known as the furry faery began. "Although any of the fae might have visions from time to time… Did you see it?" he asked and Catseye Glimmer grunted an affirmative.
"Everyone knows you are the next thing to a seer, Field. I don't know if I saw as much as you, but there was a top hat, doors, and a heron."
Field nodded. He stood and retrieved his top hat from the high branch. He hesitated for a moment but put on the bright red jacket.
"It feels almost like a summons," Catseye remarked. "But to where?"
"Ask the heron," Field told him. "You know you can commune with them when you really need to."
"Where are you going?" Catseye asked as Field's russet colored wings unfurled.
"We were not the only ones called upon. The doors… I saw a glimpse of one thing you didn't mention, a great copper battleaxe. I'm going to Carver Eastdoor. I don't know why this should be shown to us, but whatever it is, he is needed as well."
Then despite his size, Field Yewwasp darted into the sky, moving faster than any other faery could.
Bob the hummingbird spread his wings to follow Field. Then he remembered his errand. Bob abruptly knew a sense of urgency. He hurried back on course to check on Bedlam and her friends.
The End
This Week's Faery Namers
Click the links to reveal the identity of the namers. Enjoy a visit to their fantastic blogs.
Valley Hummer https://jcrhumming.wordpress.com/tag/janet-weight-reed/
Carver Eastdoor https://nofacilities.com/
Catseye Glimmer http://photos.tandlphotos.com/blog
Field Yewwasp https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/about/
Fallow Blackmoon https://harvestinghecate.wordpress.com/
Thistledown — Midsummer Bedlam continues in the new year. I hope you'll fly over again next time. Until then…
Hugs on the wing!
Copyright © 2017 by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene
All rights reserved.
This is a work of fiction. Characters, names, places, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, locales, or events is entirely coincidental.
No part of this work may be reproduced, scanned, or distributed in any printed or electronic form without permission. Please do not participate in or encourage piracy of copyrighted materials in violation of the author's rights.
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At SCHURTER we work closely together with our technology partners. Within SCHURTER we consider these partners as key assets for successfully making the best and most innovative solutions for you. Among other highly respected partners, we would like to draw special attention to the following partners in the field of touchscreens:
For many years AMT has been a partner for SCHURTER. All across Europe, SCHURTER is providing solutions based on AMT touchscreens, SCHURTER even has exclusivity for delivering AMT resistive touchscreens in Germany and Austria. In our industry AMT is a well-known highly respected brand and we are proud with our cooperation.
Nowadays PCAP is increasing in importance for every company in our industry. For PCAP technology AMT has developed an innovative pattern with improved EMC performances.
PenMount (an AMT company)
AMT has based their PCAP sensor techniques on the PenMount controllers. PenMount has different sizes and optimizations available. As a partner we have the knowledge to select the optimum version for you. In addition to that we have access to the settings of PenMount's firmware to fine tune the solution even more.
The partnership of SCHURTER and EETI for PCAP controllers started in 2011 at the competence centre at Danielson in the Netherlands. Danielson was the first company in Europe to be trained on the new controllers. We have access to the settings of the firmware ourselves and to the design team of EETI in order to have training on a regular basis and to obtain answers if required. Danielson has developed many touch sensors for the EETI controller and our customers are very satisfied with the performance of the combination.
SCHURTER has widened its controller portfolio with the maXTouch controller family from Microchip (previous Atmel). With offering the maXTouch controller we meet our customers wishes and needs - who often already use Microchip / Atmel components in their applications. SCHURTER can now support the market with the well-known maXTouch chip family. Whether it is a high or low volume project, a standard or customer specific solution, with maXTouch we can meet very detailed specifications. There are almost unlimited possibilities in programming the controller completely to the wish of our customers


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Jay Z and Beyonce 'On the Run' Concert Special to Air on HBOby Thomas Chau | PopCrush
Fans who will be missing Jay Z and Beyonce's tour this summer will be pleased to know that HBO will be broadcasting an 'On the Run' concert special this fall. Rolling Stone reports that HBO will be filming Jay Z and Beyonce's concerts in Paris, where they will be performing for two nights on Sept. 12 and 13.
HBO will be broadcasting the 40-song setlist picked from the two dates, and will air the special in September following the end of the tour.
This marks the latest ongoing collaboration between the cable network and the superstar duo. HBO previously aired the documentary 'Beyonce: Life Is But a Dream,' as well as Jay Z's 'Picasso Baby.'
The On the Run Tour kicked off at the end of June in Miami to much hype after the now infamous elevator incident, as well as a Bonnie & Clyde-type theatrical trailer for the concert featuring Sean Penn, Jake Gyllenhaal and Blake Lively.


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Hey guys, I thought I would share something that I've been working on for the past couple of days. They are essentially a bunch of characters (I've done 12 total). I'm feeling very creative at the moment and have lots of wonderful ideas in mind. Keep in mind that these are initial concepts and colors and/or other things may change (based on feedback!).Â
Anyway, I'm interested in what you guys think of them, if you'd buy them if they were ever printed and what demographics you think these would fit well with. I've got ideas to use these guys on more than just shirts (and I don't mean just buttons or stickers).
Looking forward to any feedback!
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I'm using Precise (12.04.1) and I'm using Unity. I have 3 workspaces. I want a particular window/application (say firefox) to be present on all workspaces.
This is easy to do on something like LXDE (e.g. Lubuntu) where I just have to right-click the titlebar and select "show on all workspaces". Then no matter which workspace I move to, the desired window/app is present on each one.
I can't find a way to do this in Unity. Please help.


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WANTED: RHD Mk1 LWB twin wheel diesel (bull nose) panel van with twin rear doors.
Appreciate I'm being very particular, but its for a specific replica project, so must be this type of van.
Prefer tax exempt, but not vital. Ideal candidate would be red or white (again not vital), but I am after a complete and running van. MOT would be a real bonus.
If you know of one, please PM me. Cheers!


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Join the Polka Brothers for "Trivia Tuesday" for trivia on the half hours (7:30, 8:30, 9:30) and plenty of high octane polka music mixed in for good measure. Winners of each round get big money off their bill, with "great" runner up prizes as well. 712 3rd Ave at 44th street.
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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association dared to let Ricky Gervais come back and host the Golden Globe Awards, a year after he insulted the organization and nearly everyone in the star-studded room with his lacerating wit.
But Gervais and the show seemed tamer and more predictable this year, not quite living up to outrageous reputations. Even the winners themselves, including "The Descendants" and its star, George Clooney, were predictable.
The victory for "The Descendants" in the best drama category sets it up in an expected battle at the Academy Awards with "The Artist," which won the award for best musical or comedy. Both had been frontrunners all along among people who are the business of prognosticating these things; Oscar nominations will be announced Jan. 24, with the ceremony itself coming Feb. 26.
Clooney won for his portrayal of a middle-aged husband struggling to raise his two daughters while their mother is in a coma. Jean Dujardin won the same award in the musical or comedy category for "The Artist" as a silent film actor whose career derails with the arrival of sound. ("The Artist" won the most film awards with three total, including one for Ludovic Bource's original score.)
It took the presenters and winners themselves to liven up the program – and that includes Uggie, Dujardin's scene-stealing Jack Russell terrier in "The Artist," who performed some of his signature tricks on stage toward the end of the night.
Even Meryl Streep – the grand dame of them all who won for best actress in a drama for her portrayal of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady" – let an expletive slip during her acceptance speech. Streep got flustered when she realized she forgot her glasses at her table; instead she winged it, giving a rambling (but gracious) speech praising other actresses' performances, including some who hadn't even been nominated that night.
Two of Hollywood's most veteran and esteemed directors also were winners Sunday night, both of whom were venturing into 3-D for the first time: Martin Scorsese for best director for the family fantasy "Hugo" and Steven Spielberg for best animated film for "The Adventures of Tintin."
Meanwhile, Woody Allen won for his screenplay for "Midnight in Paris" – but naturally, he wasn't there to accept the statue in person. The comedy is his biggest hit in decades but he's typically reluctant to attend awards shows.
Things were much more fresh and inspired on the television side of the ceremony, with daring shows earning honors and longtime stars going home with statues for new roles.
"Homeland" on Showtime, which explores terrorism and an Iraq war veteran, earned awards for best drama and best actress in a drama for star Claire Danes. It was Danes' third Globe; she won her first when she was just 15 for "My So-Called Life."
Former "Frasier" star Kelsey Grammer won best actor in a drama for Starz's "Boss," while former "Friends" star Matt LeBlanc won best actor in a musical or comedy for Showtime's "Episodes."
ABC's "Modern Family" was the big winner among commercial broadcast networks, following up its Emmy for best television comedy by winning the Golden Globe. Creator Steve Levitan and actress Sofia Vergara accepted the award with a comic riff in which she spoke in Spanish and Levitan "translated."
AP Television Writer David Bauder contributed to this report.


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I will be offering custom blinkies and here are some samples of customs blinkies I've done so far. Thank you to all the volunteers. These are 150x50px for $5.00. I will be posting samples of 468x60px, 150x150px, and 200x200px with pricing soon. Hope you like them.
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I bet E! is already creating a new reality show: Kim and Kanye Take Parenthood. #kimye—
Paige Catton (@Paige_Catton) December 31, 2012
A world in which Kanye West and Kim Kardashian procreate is also a world in which E! devotes entire blocks of programming to the Kardashian Klan. Get ready for "Kim and Kanye Change Diapers in Chicago," "Khloe Seethes With Baby Jealousy in Whatever City Lamar Odom Plays Basketball in Next" and of course, "Bruce Jenner Wanders Aimlessly Around the Calabasas Shopping Mall."


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Chamber spices it up for Leadership Beaumont
A seasonal sensation … Once again, the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual fundraiser Spice of the Season to raise money for Leadership Beaumont. This year's soiree, Cartoonmania, was catered by Carrabba's Italian restaurant with celebrity waiters dressed as their favorite cartoon characters. As they served guests appetizers, salads, a main course and dessert, they earned tips in Looney Loot. A successful silent auction and live auction raised the ante and brought in more funds. Headwaiters Laura Kressman, dressed as Superwoman, and Angel Welch as Bat Girl were very creative in both their dress and ability to motivate the celebrity waitstaff. Having a ball serving the group were Ashley Vincent as Alice and Scott Miller as the Mad Hatter, Glenn Hicks as Miss Piggy and Josh Weaver as Kermit the Frog, and Brandon Fisher as Popeye and Stephanie Goff as Olive Oil. In the mix from APAC-Texas, Mobiloil Federal Credit Union and Beaumont Baptist Hospital were Trisha McClain and Roy West, Artie and Traci Tucker, Kim and John Cross, Sarah and Gary Zimmerman, Tawana Cadien (kudos on the decorations), Amy and Bryan Benison, Tanya and Chuck Kalkbrenner, Sandra and Rick Morales, Joyce and Chris Buchanan, Julie Laird, Van Snyman, Lori and Mike Lockwood, Jennifer and Nestor Barroeta, and Sue and Troy Rogers, to name a few. What a creative and fun-filled way to raise money for a terrific cause!
Birthday bash … Shelly Sampson Thomas hosted a birthday party for her mother, Susan Sampson Howlett, at the picturesque lake home of her aunt and uncle Susan and Jimmy Simmons. A very leisurly weekend was spent on the deck, on the lake and in toasting the b-day gal by her family and lifelong friends. Having a great time were Cat Holtzclaw, Mary Kirkland, Kit Ohmstede, Elizabeth Walker, Suzie Tremble, Roberta Bullington, Liz Sandell, Tracy Thomas and yours truly. Nothing like old childhood friends!
Storkmarketing … Charles Noble Amis arrived Aug. 5 at Texas Children's Hospital. Weighing 7 pounds, 9 ounces, this bundle of joy brings so much happiness to first-time parents Betsy and Parker Amis. Thrilled over the new arrival, who will be affectionately known as Charlie, are grandparents Margi and Rocky Chase as well as Lexi, Aaron and Vivi Boudreaux. Congrats!
Arty party … The Art Museum of Southeast Texas will host its Family Arts Day this Saturday morning, Aug. 11, starting at 10 a.m. This fun art-filled day is all about kids and their creative side — and it is free!
Candles and cakes … Birthday wishes to Betsy Boyt, Pat Phelan, Debbie Spring, Chris Miller, J.C. Giglio, "Pat-Pat" Phelan, Graceann Falkenhagen, Maddie McLemore, Heather Petkovsek, Mickey Phelan, Molly Bennett andSusy Sherron.
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Java Lucene and Zend_Search_Lucene provide quite powerful query languages.
These languages are mostly the same with some minor differences, which are mentioned below.
Full Java Lucene query language syntax documentation can be found here.
A query is broken up into terms and operators. There are three types of terms: Single Terms, Phrases, and Subqueries.
A Single Term is a single word such as "test" or "hello".
A Phrase is a group of words surrounded by double quotes such as "hello dolly".
A Subquery is a query surrounded by parentheses such as "(hello dolly)".
Multiple terms can be combined together with boolean operators to form complex queries (see below).
Lucene supports fields of data. When performing a search you can either specify a field, or use the default field. The field names depend on indexed data and default field is defined by current settings.
The first and most significant difference from Java Lucene is that terms are searched through all fields by default.
There are two static methods in the Zend_Search_Lucene class which allow the developer to configure these settings:
$defaultSearchField = Zend_Search_Lucene::getDefaultSearchField(); ... Zend_Search_Lucene::setDefaultSearchField('contents');
null value indicated that the search is performed across all fields. It's the default setting.
You can search specific fields by typing the field name followed by a colon ":" followed by the term you are looking for.
As an example, let's assume a Lucene index contains two fields- title and text- with text as the default field. If you want to find the document entitled "The Right Way" which contains the text "don't go this way", you can enter:
title:"The Right Way" AND text:go
title:"Do it right" AND go
Because "text" is the default field, the field indicator is not required.
Note: The field is only valid for the term, phrase or subquery that it directly precedes, so the query
title:Do it right
Will only find "Do" in the title field. It will find "it" and "right" in the default field (if the default field is set)
or in all indexed fields (if the default field is set to
Lucene supports single and multiple character wildcard searches within single terms (but not within phrase queries).
To perform a single character wildcard search use the "?" symbol.
To perform a multiple character wildcard search use the "*" symbol.
The single character wildcard search looks for string that match the term with the "?" replaced by any single character. For example, to search for "text" or "test" you can use the search:
Multiple character wildcard searches look for 0 or more characters when matching strings against terms. For example, to search for test, tests or tester, you can use the search:
You can use "?", "*" or both at any place of the term:
It searches for "write", "wrote", "written", "rewrite", "rewrote" and so on.
Lucene supports modifying query terms to provide a wide range of searching options.
"~" modifier can be used to specify proximity search for phrases or fuzzy search for individual terms.
Range queries allow the developer or user to match documents whose field(s) values are between the lower and upper bound specified by the range query. Range Queries can be inclusive or exclusive of the upper and lower bounds. Sorting is performed lexicographically.
mod_date:[20020101 TO 20030101]
This will find documents whose mod_date fields have values between 20020101 and 20030101, inclusive. Note that Range Queries are not reserved for date fields. You could also use range queries with non-date fields:
title:{Aida TO Carmen}
This will find all documents whose titles would be sorted between Aida and Carmen, but not including Aida and Carmen.
Inclusive range queries are denoted by square brackets. Exclusive range queries are denoted by curly brackets.
If field is not specified then Zend_Search_Lucene searches for specified interval through all fields by default.
{Aida TO Carmen}
Zend_Search_Lucene as well as Java Lucene supports fuzzy searches based on the Levenshtein Distance, or Edit Distance algorithm. To do a fuzzy search use the tilde, "~", symbol at the end of a Single word Term. For example to search for a term similar in spelling to "roam" use the fuzzy search:
This search will find terms like foam and roams. Additional (optional) parameter can specify the required similarity. The value is between 0 and 1, with a value closer to 1 only terms with a higher similarity will be matched. For example:
The default that is used if the parameter is not given is 0.5.
Lucene supports finding words from a phrase that are within a specified word distance in a string. To do a proximity search use the tilde, "~", symbol at the end of the phrase. For example to search for a "Zend" and "Framework" within 10 words of each other in a document use the search:
"Zend Framework"~10
Java Lucene and Zend_Search_Lucene provide the relevance level of matching documents based on the terms found. To boost the relevance of a term use the caret, "^", symbol with a boost factor (a number) at the end of the term you are searching. The higher the boost factor, the more relevant the term will be.
Boosting allows you to control the relevance of a document by boosting individual terms. For example, if you are searching for
PHP framework
and you want the term "PHP" to be more relevant boost it using the ^ symbol along with the boost factor next to the term. You would type:
PHP^4 framework
This will make documents with the term PHP appear more relevant. You can also boost phrase terms and subqueries as in the example:
"PHP framework"^4 "Zend Framework"
By default, the boost factor is 1. Although the boost factor must be positive, it may be less than 1 (e.g. 0.2).
Boolean operators allow terms to be combined through logic operators. Lucene supports AND, "+", OR, NOT and "-" as Boolean operators. Java Lucene requires boolean operators to be ALL CAPS. Zend_Search_Lucene does not.
AND, OR, and NOT operators and "+", "-" defines two different styles to construct boolean queries. Unlike Java Lucene, Zend_Search_Lucene doesn't allow these two styles to be mixed.
If the AND/OR/NOT style is used, then an AND or OR operator must be present between all query terms. Each term may also be preceded by NOT operator. The AND operator has higher precedence than the OR operator. This differs from Java Lucene behavior.
The AND operator means that all terms in the "AND group" must match some part of the searched field(s).
To search for documents that contain "PHP framework" and "Zend Framework" use the query:
"PHP framework" AND "Zend Framework"
The OR operator divides the query into several optional terms.
To search for documents that contain "PHP framework" or "Zend Framework" use the query:
"PHP framework" OR "Zend Framework"
The NOT operator excludes documents that contain the term after NOT. But an "AND group" which contains only terms with the NOT operator gives an empty result set instead of a full set of indexed documents.
To search for documents that contain "PHP framework" but not "Zend Framework" use the query:
"PHP framework" AND NOT "Zend Framework"
The "+" or required operator stipulates that the term after the "+" symbol must match the document.
To search for documents that must contain "Zend" and may contain "Framework" use the query:
+Zend Framework
The "-" or prohibit operator excludes documents that match the term after the "-" symbol.
To search for documents that contain "PHP framework" but not "Zend Framework" use the query:
"PHP framework" -"Zend Framework"
If no operator is used, then the search behavior is defined by the "default boolean operator".
This is set to
OR by default.
That implies each term is optional by default. It may or may not be present within document, but documents with this term will receive a higher score.
To search for documents that requires "PHP framework" and may contain "Zend Framework" use the query:
+"PHP framework" "Zend Framework"
The default boolean operator may be set or retrieved with the
Zend_Search_Lucene_Search_QueryParser::setDefaultOperator($operator) and
Zend_Search_Lucene_Search_QueryParser::getDefaultOperator() methods, respectively.
These methods operate with the
Zend_Search_Lucene_Search_QueryParser::B_AND and
Zend_Search_Lucene_Search_QueryParser::B_OR constants.
Java Lucene and Zend_Search_Lucene support using parentheses to group clauses to form sub queries. This can be useful if you want to control the precedence of boolean logic operators for a query or mix different boolean query styles:
+(framework OR library) +php
Zend_Search_Lucene supports subqueries nested to any level.
Lucene also supports using parentheses to group multiple clauses to a single field.
To search for a title that contains both the word "return" and the phrase "pink panther" use the query:
title:(+return +"pink panther")
Lucene supports escaping special characters that are used in query syntax. The current list of special characters is:
+ - && || ! ( ) { } [ ] ^ " ~ * ? : \
+ and - inside single terms are automatically treated as common characters.
For other instances of these characters use the \ before each special character you'd like to escape. For example to search for (1+1):2 use the query:


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Final Three
Tonight's Lineup
Rollins, ss
Werth, rf
Utley, 2b
Howard, 1b
Burrell, lf
Victorino, cf
Dobbs, 3b
Ruiz, c
Blanton, p
During the club's hot streak earlier this month, Larry Andersen described the Phillies after a late-inning win as a "The Team of Necessity."
Well, folks, we are down to the final three regular season games. If we are to reach the postseason for the second straight year, wins are a necessity.
Scoreboard watching is big at this time of the season. We need to take care of our own business which takes care of other clubs.
Joe, Jamie and Cole are lined up as the final three starters. The Nationals, who would love nothing more than to be spoilers, have changed the rotation to a right-hander tonight and then lefties in the final 2 games.
While the sky is gray, the forecast is much more encouraging than yesterday's. There might be a chance of off-and-on light rain or drizzle. The major system is heading north. Just so it doesn't make a u-turn.
Repeating what has been said….the decision to start a game is in the hands of the umpire crew chief and MLB and not us.
"Friday 3:15 p.m. meeting" was a message on the board in the middle of the clubhouse after Wednesday's game. The media got hyped up about the meeting. Sorry, but it a logistical report meeting by Frank Coppenbarger, Director of Team Travel, the same thing he did a year ago.
This Date
In Phillies history….
9/26/76: Phillies clinch first NL East title with a 4-1 win at Montreal (1st game). RHP Jim Lonborg pitches 4-hitter and Greg Luzinski hits a 3-run homer in the 6th.


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A pair of masked gunmen stormed a Red Lobster in Kendall, Florida, and closed several employees in a restaurant refrigerator before taking off with $500 cash.
Workers at the Red Lobster at 11550 Kendall Drive were closing up the restaurant around just before midnight on Sunday when police say two armed men, their faces covered with either shirts or skullies, walked through the front door.
The men ordered the employees to surrender their cell phones, then pistol-whipped shift manager Edith Olivares, 52, and demanded she open the restaurant's safe, according to police.
The masked men also kicked 24-year-old bartender Leron Reid several times, then forced the employees into the store's refrigerator and made off with the cash, police said.
Once the coast was clear, employees were able to open the refrigerator door and call police.
While Olivares sustained several lacerations to the head, she will recover.
Red Lobster's general manager Neil Anderson said he and his employees are grateful no one was killed in the robbery and called the robbers "cowards."
"They're cowards. It's really cowardly to hit a 52-year-old lady with a pistol," he said. "She's a valued employee. A fantastic employee."
"Our thoughts are with the employees who were impacted by this terrible crime. Their recovery, the safety of our Kendall team and local guests is our No. 1 priority," a Red Lobster spokeswoman said in a statement. "We have taken steps to increase security presence at this location and we are actively partnering with the police on their investigation."
In the meantime, the Kendall Red Lobster is back open for business.
Now police need the public's help in identifying the armed robbers. They are described as one man with a thin build and another with a heavy build, both in their 30s, between 5 feet 8 inches and and 5 feet 10 inches tall.
Anyone with information is urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS(8477).


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Ask Dr. Julianne
Aloha Everyone,
I want to begin tonight by telling all of you how much I appreciate you. Each person who opens their mind and heart to creating more happy, loving relationships is an inspiration to me, and a blessing to humanity.
Today I met with a new client. His courage, and his willingness to embrace change, to explore possibilities for authentic relationship, just blows me away. I have a certain expectation of those who have been studying conscious connection, that they will at least try to improve the quality of their friendships and intimate relationships. But when someone whose life has been focused on business/corporate realms shows up with brilliant openness to interpersonal transformation, I am truly amazed and grateful.
Let's talk about the question from a local couple asking for suggestions on how to use some of the Christmas spirit to strengthen their marriage. O.K., the wife asked the question, but she did say that if she's smart about picking a time (not when the husband is hungry, or watching the big game), her guy is actually interested in doing things that bring them closer emotionally and physically. It doesn't hurt to remind the man that one often leads to the other.
I heard a wonderful suggestion for deepening and enlivening the relationship between couples who have been together for awhile from Patricia Albere, who founded EvolutionaryCollective.com. (Patricia is offering a 5-week on-line course on Evolutionary Relationship the beginning of January, for a very reasonable cost. She is a pioneer on the cutting edge of evolving mutuality in relationships. I strongly recommend going to EvolutionaryCollective.com and checking out this opportunity.)
The suggestion for couples seeking more genuine mutuality in their partnership, is to each write down a list of what they are passionate about, and what they would like to have more of in their lives. Then they both share their lists. Together, they make a new list, ranking all their passions in order of how important each one is for the happiness of their marriage.
Keep in mind that a healthy marriage has a wide range of needs, from spiritual depth and alignment of life purpose, to emotional connection and sexual satisfaction, to just plain, G-rated fun. Really, make sure having fun makes it into the top five.
When the couple has their list ranking passions most important to their marriage, they carefully look at each one, exploring it's role in their relationship. Where is the passion working to bring them closer? Where is it creating uncomfortable distance? Be honest with your mate. The fastest, most effective way to change is to accept the truth about how things are now.
Explore how each passion might be enjoyed in a way that is most rewarding for both partners. Just throw out ideas, don't worry about getting it right. See yourselves on an adventure of discovery, with the good and noble purpose of more ease, understanding and pleasure between you. Ask who is more able to change/enhance how each passion is enjoyed/experienced. Agree to be teachers/coaches for each other, "I'll show you how to have a better time with this, if you'll help me appreciate that."
Again, explore with the spirit of adventure. This isn't about duty, about obeying external rules and meeting standard expectations. This is about the two of you, those two people who met and liked each other a whole lot, that couple who had such a good time together, they decided to hook-up every day.
The heart can open at Christmas in a very tender way. We celebrate the birth of Divine Love in human form. Surely the new possibility of conscious love that Christ embodied can help couples become more conscious about sharing the passions that bring their love alive.
Love and blessings,
Dr. Julianne
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Vidal Sassoon remembered as "revolutionizing" the hair industry
Say the words "Sassoon cut" and a sharp, short geometric hairstyle comes to mind. That is as true today as it was in the 1960s when an English hairdresser revolutionized the industry with his precision cutting technique.
As news spread Wednesday of the death of Vidal Sassoon at age 84, the hairstyling community was quick to remember his accomplishments.
"He completely changed the industry," said Charlie Price, editorial director at Antoine du Chez. "All of a sudden you had wash-and-wear hair rather than being required to sit under the dryer."
But Sassoon was more than a technician. "He was also an artist and had a fashion sense that was high-end and sophisticated," Price said.
In addition, Sassoon's ability to promote himself and his techniques earned him a following that continues today. Sassoon sold his interest in his companies and retired in the 1980s but the schools that bear his name continue to be "like the Sorbonne for hair; they're the best for technical cutting," Price said.
Peter Friedauer, who owns Zuri Salon Spa, first came to Denver in 1969 after starting his career in his native Switzerland. By then, he said, Europe was full of Sassoon haircuts that went with the Andres Courreges or Mary Quant minidresses that women wanted to wear. "His timing was perfect," Friedauer said.
While women were slower to catch on in the States, the trend to short, wash-and-wear hair continued and it was good for business, admits Friedauer. "My friend in Boston said that Sassoon bought a lot of hairdressers their swimming pools — and paid their mortgages, too."
While we're arguably in the era of the celebrity hairstylist — Frederic Fekkai, José Eber, Kevin Mitchell and Sally Hershberger are but a few — a person of Vidal Sassoon's influence comes along rarely in the business, Friedauer said. "There has been no one so well-known by the trade and consumers. You can't define a José Eber cut — it's not that distinctive. Sassoon will remain the best-known until we have another fashion revolution."
Rita Bellino said she met Sassoon about 1966 when he was a guest at a hair show in Chicago, where she grew up and started in the business. "I attended one of the first presentations of the geometric cut. He was like a rock star. It was incredible the way he revolutionized the industry," she said.
Bellino, who had a salon in Denver for 25 years before moving to Aspen to open Queen B six years ago, said "it was like the world changed overnight" when women adopted the Sassoon look.
"The styles of clothing were changing, too, and women's lib was catching on. Women were cutting off their hair and throwing away their bras. His timing was amazing."


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Gears of War 4 FAQ
Have a question about Gears of War 4? Check here for answers to common questions.
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Gears of War 4 is an Xbox Play Anywhere title. What does that mean?
When you purchase an Xbox Play Anywhere title digitally, it's yours to play on both Xbox and Windows 10. You only need to purchase the game once via Microsoft Store on your Xbox or Windows 10 device, and it'll appear in your game library wherever you sign in.
If you've purchased the game on Xbox and you want to play on your Windows 10 device, sign in on your device. If the game is already installed on your device, it'll appear in your list of apps. Otherwise, you can install it by opening the Store and selecting My library.
If you've purchased the game on Windows 10 and you want to play on your Xbox console, sign in on your console and go to My games & apps. If the game is already installed, it'll appear in your game list. Otherwise, you can find it in the Ready to install section.
To learn more about Xbox Play Anywhere, and to see which games are supported, visit the Xbox Play Anywhere website. You can also go to Troubleshoot problems with Xbox Play Anywhere games if you're having problems finding Gears of War 4 or content on your Xbox One or Windows 10 device.
Gears of War 4 also supports cross play between Xbox One and Windows 10 with the following game modes:
- Campaign (co-op mode)
- Horde 3.0
- Versus (private and LAN)
See Cross play on Windows 10 and Xbox One for more info.
I was prompted to upgrade my Windows device to play Gears of War 4. Which version of Windows do I need?
To download and install Gears of War 4 on Windows 10, you need a device running version 1607, with OS Build 14393.222 or later.
Additionally, your device must be running a 64-bit version of Windows 10. If you have a 32-bit version, you won't be able to play Gears of War 4.
To check if you're running an appropriate version of Windows on your device, see How to find out if a game will work on your Windows device
Do I need additional software to play Gears of War 4?
Yes, you need to have DirectX 12 with feature level 11 or later installed to play Gears of War 4. To check which version of DirectX is installed on your device, see How to find out if a game will work on your Windows device.
If you have an AMD or NVIDIA graphics card, you'll also need to update your drivers before you can play Gears of War 4. This can be done automatically by opening the AMD Gaming Evolved app if you have an AMD graphics card, or the GeForce Experience app if you have an NVIDIA graphics card. You can also download the drivers manually from the manufacturer's website:
- For AMD, see Download AMD Radeon Software (driver 16.9.2 or later)
- For NVIDIA, see NVIDIA Driver Downloads (driver 372.89 or later)
What are the hardware requirements?
The hardware requirements for Gears of War 4 will vary depending on whether you're playing on Xbox or Windows 10. See the product detail page for each platform to determine the size of the game, the system requirements (particularly for Windows 10 devices), as well as any additional info about the game.
Note Since Gears of War 4 is an Xbox Play Anywhere title, you can purchase it digitally on Xbox or Windows 10 and you will own both versions of the game. The product detail pages are called out separately for each platform for information only—you don't need to purchase the game twice.
To view the installation requirements for Xbox, see the Microsoft Store.
To check if your Xbox has enough available disk space, see How to find out if a game will work on your Windows 10 device.
Windows 10
To view the system requirements for Windows 10, see the Microsoft Store. The "Additional info" section will give you the approximate download size, indicating how large the game is.
To check if your Windows 10 device has enough available disk space, find out which graphics card is installed, and view other important details about your device, see How to find out if a game will work on your Windows 10 device.
What happens if I download Gears of War 4 on a device that doesn't meet the hardware requirements?
We recommend you check the device specifications first to make sure your device meets the minimum requirements. For more info, see How to find out if a game will work on your Windows 10 device.
For a full list of tips and tricks to improve your in-game performance, see Get the best out of Gears of War 4 on Windows 10.
How long does it take to download Gears of War 4?
The download time can vary depending on the speed of your Internet connection. On average, it takes about 6 hours to download 60 GB over a 20-Mbps connection.
The table below represents estimated download times based on current download speed.
Note This information is intended as a guide only, not an actual representation of download time. Bandwidth will be constrained and download time will increase during activities such as streaming content, playing games, or game streaming from your Xbox One to a Windows 10 PC.
Current download speed
30-GB file
40-GB file
50-GB file
60-GB file
70-GB file
2 Mb/s
33.3 hours
44.4 hours
55.6 hours
66.7 hours
77.8 hours
5 Mb/s
13.3 hours
17.8 hours
22.2 hours
26.7 hours
31.1 hours
10 Mb/s
6.7 hours
8.9 hours
11.1 hours
13.3 hours
15.6 hours
20 Mb/s
3.3 hours
4.4 hours
5.6 hours
6.7 hours
7.8 hours
50 Mb/s
1.3 hours
1.8 hours
2.2 hours
2.7 hours
3.1 hours
100 Mb/s
0.7 hours
0.9 hours
1.1 hours
1.3 hours
1.6 hours
200 Mb/s
0.3 hours
0.4 hours
0.6 hours
0.7 hours
0.8 hours
If you're installing a 40-GB file and it's 25 percent downloaded (30 GB remaining) and your connection speed is 10 Mb/s, it should take about 4.4 hours for the download to complete. (This assumes that the download speed stays the same.)
While you're downloading the game, do not cancel the download or shut down your computer. The Gears of War 4 icon will appear in the listed Installed apps section of the Start menu on Xbox, and in My Library on your Windows 10 device.
Note You may be subject to additional Internet fees while you download the game.
If you believe you're experiencing a slow download of the game, see Troubleshoot slow game or app downloads on Xbox One or Fix network connection issues in Windows 10 for additional troubleshooting steps.
I have a Windows 10 device that exceeds the minimum system requirements. How do I fine-tune it to run Gears of War 4 to its maximum?
See Get the best out of Gears of War 4 on Windows 10 for tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your Windows 10 device.
What kind of accessory device do I need to control Gears of War 4?
You can use a mouse and keyboard or a game controller (Xbox One or Xbox 360 controller is recommended). If you use an Xbox One controller, you'll need either a USB cable to connect it to your device or an Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows.
You can also connect an Xbox One S or an Xbox Design Lab controller to your device using Bluetooth. For more details, see Using Xbox One Wireless Controllers on a PC.
Other USB game controllers supported by Windows may also work.
Do I need a Microsoft account to play Gears of War 4?
Yes, you'll need a Microsoft account to play Gears of War 4. If you already play games on Xbox 360 or Xbox One, you can use the same account you use for those games to also play on Windows 10. For more details, see the Microsoft account FAQ page.
Do I need to be online or connected to the Internet to play Gears of War 4?
If you're planning to be in an area with no online coverage, such as a long-distance flight or a sailing excursion, you can prepare your Windows 10 device to allow you to play Gears of War 4 offline.
For details on how to configure your Windows 10 device for offline play, visit Play games offline on Windows 10 using Offline mode.
The following in-game modes are supported while playing offline:
- Campaign Solo
- Local Versus
The following in-game modes require an online connection:
- Campaign Co-Op
- Multiplayer Versus
- Horde
If you play offline, some features, such as the ability to purchase additional items from Microsoft Store, will not be available. Additionally, any leaderboards will be unavailable while you're offline.
If you earn any achievements while playing offline, they will sync to your account the next time you sign in to Xbox Live on your device. Your game save progress will also sync when you sign in to Xbox Live.
You also won't be able to use the benefits of Xbox Live while offline. See Why should I sign in to Xbox Live with a Microsoft account? below for details.
On how many devices can I install Gears of War 4?
On Xbox, you can install Gears of War 4 and play offline on your home console, as well as install and play on your friends' consoles if you sign in to Xbox Live before playing.
On Windows 10, you can install Gears of War 4 and play offline on your main device (usually the first device you install the game on), and install on multiple devices if you sign in to Xbox Live before playing.
You can only be signed in one place at a time while playing Gears of War 4, or any other title that supports Xbox Play Anywhere.
Why should I sign in to Xbox Live with a Microsoft account?
When you connect Gears of War 4 to the Xbox Live service, you get the following benefits while you play on your Windows 10 device.
Note You must connect to Xbox Live through the Xbox app to launch Gears of War 4. See Do I need to be online or connected to the Internet to play Gears of War 4? above.
- Stay connected to the Xbox Live community, view achievements, watch game clips, and more.
- Store your saved games in the cloud and continue playing on a different PC right from where you left off.
- Play with your Xbox Wireless Controller on Windows 10 using the Xbox Wireless Adapter.
- Easily record, narrate, and share your most epic gaming moments with built-in Game DVR:
- To launch Game DVR while playing, press Windows logo key+ G.
- To manage your Game DVR settings, launch the Xbox app, go to Settings > Game DVR.
- Any game clips you capture while playing Gears of War 4 can be accessed via the Xbox app. See Benefits of running the Xbox app while playing a game on Windows 10 for more information.
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South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes Round-Up from May 2008 (Low-Glycemic Recipes)
|Kalyn's favorite Phase One Recipe this month was Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Tarragon-Mustard Pan Sauce.
However, whether or not you're interested in the South Beach Diet, you'll find some really great recipes here. Now, let's take a look at what people have been cooking.
Phase One Appetizers and Condiments
Peanut Panang Sauce with Cauliflower from Is It Edible
Veggies with Sun-Dried Tomato Dip from Everything Rachel Ray (don't use carrots or chips for phase one)
Tomato, Basil, and Marinated-Feta Skewers from Cook Sister!
Ricotta Cheese with Herbs from Kits Chow
Lito-Fray Bean Dip from Cookin' with Cyndi (use bell peppers and celery to dip for South Beach Diet)
Chile-Lime Pistachios from Cook and Eat
Phase One Soups, Stews, and Chilis
Green Bean Stew with Meat from Almost Turkish Recipes (don't serve with rice)
Roasted Tomato Soup from Ms. Glaze's Pommes d'Amour
Spicy Collards and Black-Eyed Pea Soup from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen
Cauliflower and White Truffle Soup from Morsels and Musings
Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup with Five Peppers and Ham from Andrea's Recipes (don't serve with cornbread)
Chilled Asparagus and Green Garlic Soup from Food Rockz
Fresh Tomato and Bell Pepper Soup with Green Chili Peppers from Lucullian Delights
Roasted Cauliflower and Poblano Pepper Soup from Closet Cooking
Phase One Salads and Salad Dressings
Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Edamame, Cilantro, Chipotle, and Lime from Kalyn's Kitchen
American Greek Salad from Kalyn's Kitchen
Grilled Halloumi Salad with Chicken, Mini-Peppers, and Lemon from Kalyn's Kitchen
Shaved Cabbage Salad with Parmigiano Reggiano and Aged Balsamic from Stone Soup
Radish and Broad Bean Salad with Green Tahini Dressing from Eat the Right Stuff
Fried Saganaki with Halloumi on a Greek Tomato Salad with Kalamata Olives from Lisa's
Cucumber Salad with Rice Vinegar Dressing from Dine and Dish (substitute Splenda for sugar)
Salad with Avocado and Feta from Thyme for Cooking
Salad of Zucchini Ribbons from Kalofagas
Summery Shrimp Salad from Mele Cotte
Grilled Romaine Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts from Food and Paper
Salad with Tuna, Walnuts, and Cheese with Creamy Herb Dressing from Thyme for Cooking
Asparagus, Portobello, and Watercress Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette from Not Eating Out in New York
Avocado Cucumber Salad from What Geeks Eat
Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad from Smitten Kitchen
Phase One Vegetables
Roast Asparagus with Shaved Parmesan from Gastronomy Domine
Yellow Squash with Vidalia Onions from Dianne's Dishes
Pan"Fried" Broccolini with Garlic from Dianne's Dishes
Asparagus "Carpaccio" with Goat Cheese and Rasberry Vinegar from Food Stories
Creamed Spinach from Dianne's Dishes (use half and half or milk instead of cream)
Sauteed Baby Vegetables from Noshtalgia
Asparagus on Asparagus from Jumbo Empanadas (use Splenda instead of sugar or leave out the sugar as Sam did)
Haricot Vert with Shallots from Smitten Kitchen (could substitute olive oil for butter, but I wouldn't worry about this small amount)
Bolzanina Sauce with Asparagus from Viaggi and Sapori
Grilled Yellow Zucchini from Rookie Cookery
Chili Sauteed Eggplant with Beans, Parsley, and Lemon from Lucullian Delights
Poached Egg with Arugula and Shallots from C in DC
Party Asparagus with Aioli from A Veggie Venture
Phase One Meat, Chicken, or Fish Entrees
Grilled Pork Chops with Soy Sauce, Cumin, Lime, and Oregano from Kalyn's Kitchen
Rosemary Mustard Grilled Chicken from Kalyn's Kitchen
Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Tarragon-Mustard Pan Sauce from Kalyn's Kitchen
South Beach Pizza (with brilliant idea of using chicken for crust) from What Geeks Eat
Roasted Garlic Pesto Salmon from Proud Italian Cook
Broiled Red Mullet with Garlic and Herbs from Kalofagas
Baked Salmon with Seaweed Salt, Dill, and Capers from Coffee and Vanilla
Sumac-Coated Chicken Kebab from Seriously Good
Moroccan Spiced Grilled Chicken Breasts from Simply Recipes
Spicy Skewered Prawns from Cook (almost) Anything At Least Once
A Feast of Kababs from Veronica's Test Kitchen (substitute olive oil for butter)
Jerk Shrimp from Seriously Good (substitute olive oil for butter)
Simple Mustardy Pork Chops from The Cookbook Junkie
Garlicy Shrimp with Sun-Dried Tomatoes from Malabar Spices (use stock not cooking wine)
Carpaccio with Dandelion Greens Salad and Truffle Oil from Mediterranean Cooking in Alaska (use less parmesan cheese for South Beach Diet)
Grilled Rainbow Trout with Sauce Vierge from Kalofagas
Pressure Cooker Steak from Almost Turkish Recipes (don't serve with potatoes for)
Phase One Vegetarian Entrees
Stir-Fried Tofu with Scallions, Garlic, Ginger, and Soy Sauce from Kalyn's Kitchen
Southwestern Tofu Scramble from Rachel's Bite (don't use the corn)
Fried Eggplant from Almost Turkish Recipes
Baked Zucchini with Feta from Almost Turkish Recipes
Melon Cucumber Curry from When My Soup Came Alive
Marinated Tofu – Deconstructed Stir-Fry from What Geeks Eat
Sag Paneer from Coconut and Lime (use 1% milk for paneer)
Phase One Breakfasts
Mushroom Feta Breakfast Casserole from Kalyn's Kitchen
Crustless Asparagus and Cheese Quiche from Ms. Glaze's Pommes d'Amour (make it as she does without the flour)
Crustless Spinach Quiche from Cookie Madness
Mushroom, Cheddar, and Chive Crustless Quiche from Eggs on Sunday (use half and half or milk for South Beach Diet)
Easy Spinach Nests from A Veggie Venture (use half and half, not cream for South Beach Diet)
Zucchini Ricotta Frittata from Superspark
Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie from A Fridge Full of Food
Greek Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes and Feta from Lisa's Kitchen


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Pond & Lake Q & A
Q: I lost all of my fish after the winter. We love to catch fish in the pond and now we have to start over! What happened? And is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening again? – Alfred of Michigan
A: My first thought when I read this question was, "They don't have an aeration system". And after speaking with him, come to find out, he didn't. This is usually always the case during a winter fish kill. Everything seems to be going just fine when all of a sudden one morning you wake up to discover a wave of fish floating on your pond's surface. This is not a pretty sight, nor is it any fun to clean up. So what causes fish kill and what can you do to prevent it?
What Causes Fish Kill?
During the warmer months of the year a pond with no aeration will contain oxygen towards the surface of the pond. This is because there is an oxygen transfer from air to water at the pond's surface. The bottom of the pond, however, will contain very little or no oxygen; Certainly not enough to support fish life. Also, the toxins associated with fish waste and other organic biodegradation tend to sink and stay at those lower depths of the pond, polluting the already oxygen-starved water. This unfortunately, condenses your fishes' habitat area and forces them to live towards the surface of the pond.
There is also a difference in temperature from the bottom of the pond to the surface. The bottom of the pond will be colder than the pond's surface. The reason for this is because the sun will heat up the surface of the water and since cold water is denser than warmer water, the cold water will fall to the bottom. This difference in temperatures can be quite dramatic at times. Have you ever jumped into a pond and felt the brisk cold water towards your feet? This is the thermocline border. This dramatic change in temperature can cause your fish to stress as they travel from a warm temperature to a cold temperature and back to warm. This stress can lower their immune systems.
During the colder months of the year, the oxygen as well as the thermocline will actually flip. All of a sudden the colder water containing no oxygen will mix with the warmer water with oxygen. As this mixing occurs, the fish are left with few places to go for oxygen and they will eventually suffocate.
Another issue during the winter are toxic gasses. As bottom organics (grass clippings, leaves, trees, twigs, fish waste, etc.) decay, they will create toxic gasses. When ice covers the pond's surface, these toxic gasses are trapped underneath the ice and will cause a fish kill.
Preventing Fish Kills
Using an Airmax® Aeration System is the single most important way to help prevent winter fish kills. The reasons are simple: With an Airmax® Aeration System, a compressor sits on shore and pumps air down to a diffuser on the pond's bottom. This air forces the cold water containing no oxygen to the pond's surface. This water, because it is denser, will fall back to the pond's bottom. This cycle will repeat and create a convection or current within the water column. This will fill the whole water body with oxygen as well as maintain the same temperature level throughout the pond (see illustration on left).
Also, during the winter months, when ice has covered the surface of the pond. An Airmax® Aeration System will keep a small hole open in the ice to allow those toxic gases to escape.
The Bottom Line: Having aeration will help reduce the chances of fish kill. Also, remember that this is one of many benefits of having an aeration system (Refer to this blog post for the other benefits of aeration).
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By John Goralski
Matt Wayton slumped in a canvas chair and stared out at the empty courts. Nobody was in the bleachers. Nobody was warming up. The women's doubles finalists were already making their way back to their cars, and his three weary volunteers were already breaking down tables and taking down signs.
On Sunday, July 21, Wayton was expecting to be celebrating the successful completion of his 10-day charity tournament, but that just isn't the case. He survived one bout of rain, a scorching heat wave, and over 400 entrants to his annual tournament that helps fund two scholarships for Southington High School graduates.
Wayton has only crowned two of his five bracket winners as his tournament stretches into an unprecedented third week. Three more matches will have to be played, and that has the tournament director thinking ahead to next year's schedule.
"It was a little bit disappointing that we couldn't do a true Championship Sunday, but we had too many scheduling issues with players and doubles teams now that we've gotten so big," he said. "We did get rain on the first Saturday, but we got caught up by the end of the first weekend. It was really a delay because of scheduling issues. I think we'll have to be more firm with our schedule next year, but we'll look at that."
On the other hand, the 2013 Wayton Open championship has already proven to be more competitive than any previous year. The women's singles bracket crowned a new champion. Last year's women's doubles champions were upset in an early round. Last year's men's singles runner up was dispatched in the quarterfinals, and the men's doubles brackets will crown a new champion, too.
The brackets have become unpredictable. The match-ups have become more and more challenging, and that was Wayton's most ambitious goal when he envisioned the growth of the local event.
"It's been amazing, and the field has been deeper than ever before," he said. "We had a lot of good, solid players, especially in our men's brackets. We were so deep this year. We had a lot of high caliber players like Dennis Scarpa, Ben Doolittle, Mark Habek, and Eric Henne."
The women's divisions were the only ones to finish in their allotted time. Newcomer Alexandra Cifone continued her torrid pace through the second weekend as she swept past Sarah Hopkins, 6-0, 6-0, in the singles final. Hopkins had dispatched Sarah Crampton to reach the finals, and Cifone had upended Alejandra Gimenez in the final four. Cifone upset last year's winner in the first weekend and capped her run with a singles title.
"She was just a better player," said Wayton. "She had all the strokes. She was experienced because she played in college, and she used it on the court. It was a really one-sided victory."
Women's doubles more of a challenge as Laurie Nash and Roxanne Kilpatrick outlasted Robin Thompson and Lucille Hage in the final match, 6-2, 6-3. Thompson-Hage hadn't dropped a set coming into the final match, but Nash-Kilpatrick held on for the title.
"Women's doubles was our smallest bracket, but every match was competitive all the way through," said Wayton. "We really had some solid teams."
Both men's brackets are in the finals, and both will be finished by the end of the week. With 91 entries in the men's singles division and 40 team entries into the men's doubles competitions, both brackets provided top-level competition.
"Men's singles was our most competitive division, but our men's doubles wasn't too far behind," said Wayton. "Both were really deep with a high level of players. Some of our quarterfinals and semifinals could have gone either way, and that's what you want to see. It was a lot of fun."
Habek and Henne advanced to the championship round to face the Sheehan brothers. On the singles side, defending champion Benjamin Doolittle has advanced to face Dennis Scarpa in the finals. Doolittle edged James Nitz in the semifinals, 6-2, 6-1, while Scarpa upended Mark Habek, 6-4, 6-3, to reach the final match. Both finals will be played later in the week.
"I'm hoping that the men's finals is going to live up to last year," said Wayton. "In 2012, it was our best match. We've got Scarpa and Doolittle playing a best of five series, so it should be good."
Mixed doubles is the newest addition to the tournament, and there is only one game remaining. Wint Filipek and Alejandra Giemenez will face James Nitz and Ali Garry in a mid-week contest.
"It was the first year that we were able to offer it, and I think there was a lot of excitement about it," said Wayton. "I was watching them, and they all seemed to have a lot of fun with it."
Wayton is already thinking ahead, and he expects next year to be even bigger. The tournament helps raise funds for a pair of scholarships. Former Blue Knight captains James Nitz and Matt Downes joined the staff this year, and Lady Knight coach Robin Thompson has a prominent supporter and player as she battled into the finals of the women's doubles competition.
"I'm hoping to get some of the guys and girls from the high school teams to come and help out next year," said Wayton. "Maybe they can serve on our committee, too. I think it would be a good thing because it really benefits them directly. That's so important. It was important when we ran this as a one-day tournament our first year, and it will continue to be important as this keeps growing."
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Welcome to All Saints Church
Welcome to All Saints' Church. We are a traditional Anglican/Episcopal parish serving the heart of Philadelphia's Main Line and surrounding region. Our mission is to "work according to God's will, serve Him faithfully, and worship Him acceptably...in purity of faith, in holiness of life, and in perfectness of love..." (BCP 1928 p. 47). We welcome you to join us in worship, fellowship, and service.
Our life as a parish is centered around the worship of God, particularly in the the Daily Office (Morning and Evening Prayer). The Authorized Version (KJV) of the Holy Bible, the 1928 edition of the Book of Common Prayer and the 1940 edition of the Hymnal are our primary resources for worship, teaching and evangelism. Our preaching, worship and order are catholic and evangelical in the reformed Anglican tradition.
Thank you for visiting our website. Click on the links above to explore the many opportunities for worship and service.
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Eastwood criticizes Obama's economic record, supports Romney in TV ad by GOP-leaning group
WASHINGTON (AP) — Clint Eastwood is starring in a new ad to support Republican Mitt Romney's election to the White House.
The "Dirty Harry" actor criticizes President Barack Obama's economic record over video of a shuttered factory and an unemployment line. Eastwood says a second term would be a, quote, "rerun of the first and our country just couldn't survive that."
The ad closes with a close-up of the Academy Award-winner facing the camera and arguing that the country needs Romney to turn things around.
The independent Republican group American Crossroads unveiled the ad Wednesday. It is part of a $12.6 million, three-ad buy in seven swing states — Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio and Virginia.
Eastwood spoke at the Republican National Convention, berating an empty chair meant to represent Obama.


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I grew up in Italy being told not to take candy from strangers, and still find it a bit shocking when strange kids knock at my door on Halloween night! While the more religiously conservative are offended by Halloween's pagan roots, the holiday seems to have become completely secularized and to focus on pumpkins, spooky costumes and tons of candy. Many people love it because it seems to address children's natural fears (monsters, darkness, etc), and by presenting them in a social and funny context, it could help diffuse them. I'm not making this up, it's called "virtual reality therapy": basically, people who are afraid of spiders pay big bucks to a psychologist to be put in a room full of them… well, if it's so effective, it might be worth a try, even for those of us who would rather do it at a different time of the year. It works with grown-ups too: here are the cutest little spiders, created by my friend Lucilla to address my own proverbial fear.
Ingredients (makes 6 spiders):
- 1 chocolate cake (home-made or store-bought)
- red M&Ms
- licorice sticks
- vanilla pudding (home-made or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 2 pounds pumpkin, diced
- 2/3 pound whole milk ricotta
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
Bake the pumpkin, covered, in a 375 F oven for about 20 minutes or until soft, then mash it with a fork. Using your food processor or hand mixer, combine the ricotta with the pumpkin, honey and zest. Halve the cake horizontally with a long and sharp knife. With a round cookie cutter, cut about 12 discs from the cake. Spread the pumpkin/ricotta mix over the bottom discs, and top with the other discs.
Spread the vanilla pudding on a large serving platter. Melt the chocolate in your microwave then use it (with an icing syringe) to draw concentric circles on top of the pudding. Draw "rays" with a toothpick starting from the center of the circles, creating a web. Place the discs filled with pumpkin/ricotta cream on top of the web, make the eyes with red M&Ms or jellybeans, and legs with licorice sticks. YIKES!


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2015-06-17 - To celebrate the launch of the Bugaboo Buffalo Escape, we hosted a competition to send two lucky families on a escape with their very own all-terrain stroller. We sent woodworker Jared and illustrator Lindsey Pemberton from Florida together with their daughter Rosemund on a somewhat chilly break to Stockholm, Sweden.
How did you found out you won the Bugaboo Buffalo Escape contest?
Jared Pemberton: "Lindsey had entered the contest on a whim, and I had completely forgotten about it. So, I was shocked when Lindsey called me at work saying: 'You better get your passport because we're going to Sweden!'"
Lindsey Pemberton: "We had never won anything before so there was a little bit of disbelief until the Bugaboo Buffalo Escape showed up at our door. I think we had a hard time talking about anything other than Sweden in the weeks that followed."
Have you travelled a lot since having a child?
Jared: "Our trip to Stockholm is the first vacation we have taken as a family since Rose was born. She did surprisingly well on the flights, although the flight back was much better because Lindsey and I finally found our stride in working together as a team. The main thing we would probably do differently is pack lots of food on the flights and... bring more than one bottle for the baby (in case she throws down her glass one so that it cracks and you have to fashion a water bottle into a nipple-less baby bottle for the next 12 hours)."
Lindsey: "Traveling – whether on a long trip or a short weekend trip – is important to our family. We want to enjoy the time we have together as much as possible, and it seems like getting out of town to change things up once in a while really helps us to do that. We tend to feel like we have a fresh perspective on life afterwards."
What was your first impression of Stockholm?
Jared: "The first thing that we noticed about the city was how perfectly put together it was. Everything was coloured in muted pastels and earth tones. The other thing that stood out was that everyone (almost everyone) spoke English fluently, down to colloquialisms."
Lindsey: "I think one of the best memories we have is of our second night there at the Hotel Skeppshomen. After getting Rose to sleep in spite of the jet lag, I ordered a traditional and delicious Swedish meal – meatballs with a truffle sauce, creamy potatoes, and the freshest bred with lingonberries and whipped butter. We dined in bed while watching a movie and rested our tired feet from a full day of walking."
Jared: "Second to that would have to be spending the day exploring in the Old Town while ducking into coffee houses for hot espresso to warm our fingers and escape the cold rain. Last but not least, the coffee itself. It was always rich and smooth. We still find ourselves daydreaming about it.'
What are your thoughts on the Bugaboo Buffalo Escape?
Jared: "We both like being outdoors and this stroller has been a perfect tool for helping us go where we want. Whether it is on a trail lined with tree roots, the beach, or a city sidewalk, it handles all of these terrains really well. I also like the fact that pushing it doesn't feel like hard work, I can push it with one hand!"
Will you ever go back to Sweden?
Lindsey: "If we ever get the chance to go back to Stockholm, we would do it in a heartbeat. There are parts of Swedish culture that I think we have taken home with us. Fika for one (the reversed word for kaffi or coffee, red.), is a tradition that we would eagerly adopt The perfect excuse for a coffee and a treat is always welcome."
Jared: "In retrospect, traveling is something that we all enjoy, and I hope we can make it a part of our family's traditions. I remember when we were driving back from the airport after our final flight – our home town in Florida felt fresh, we didn't resent the perennial warm weather, and we felt ready to take on everyday life again."


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A Dakota Way of Life
Here are some cold facts facing American Indians today: Native teens have the highest dropout rate in public schools—and the highest suicide rate in the nation. Native Americans die from alcoholism at a rate six times greater than average, and diabetes kills natives at a rate three times higher. In Minnesota—part of the traditional lands of the Dakota people—35 percent of natives live below the poverty line.
Dakota author Diane Wilson traces what she calls the "soul wound" of her people back through 150 years of genocide—the government policies that tore families apart and people away from their land, and silenced their language and culture. The violence, addiction, depression, and despair so pervasive in Dakota communities today are forms of the disease of historical trauma. In the midst of this, she asks, how do you raise beloved children and break the cycle of self-destruction in native communities?
Wilson interviews several Dakota leaders who bring resilience and fierce hope to healing their communities, beginning with the children. These different leaders—an artist, a spiritual leader, home-schooling parents, a boarding school survivor, an impoverished elderly woman raising her grandson—teach by reclaiming Dakota traditions and language. But Wilson finds a common foundation to this transformative work: First, you must heal yourself.
The book is at its best when Wilson narrates how the healing happens. It begins with taking care of yourself—finding compassion for yourself, respecting yourself, valuing yourself.
"As parents, we all struggle with the legacies within our families that we have inherited, and in that struggle we pass on some portion of those legacies to our children," Wilson says. "But if we do transformative work in our lifetime, then we may have the opportunity to give our grandchildren the benefit of what we have learned and to make amends with our children."
Beloved Child is history and manifesto, but even more, it's a guide and inspiration for all of us working every day to heal ourselves—and to raise our own beloved children.
Grace Boggs gives us a handbook for transformation, from victims to empowered citizens.
Stawhawk's guide to collaborative group success.
Winona LaDuke: How Native farmers and gardeners are working to preserve their agricultural heritage.


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Our blue planet has been inhabited by sharks for more than 420 million years. We now have close to 500 different species of sharks ranging in size from the dwarf lanternshark (only about 6 inches in length) to the whale shark (the largest fish in the world)!
Although they have become the subject of the international phenomenon otherwise known as Discovery Channel's Shark Week (which boasted an average of 27 million viewers last year), there is still so much to learn about these amazing creatures.
In honor of our mission to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures, we hope to educate our visitors and community about the misconceptions surrounding these amazing animals.
To get to know more about our sharks, we sat down with one of our shark caretakers, Alan Henningsen:
National Aquarium: How long have you been working with sharks?
Alan Henningsen: I've been working alongside sharks for 32 years.
NA: What is your favorite shark species?
AH: It's hard to say! My favorite animal is by far the sawfish, which is actually a species of ray.
I have worked with lemon sharks a lot over the years. Actually, the sand tiger sharks and sandbar sharks are my favorite.
NA: What are your daily duties caring for the National Aquarium sharks?
AH: My day-to-day duties include observing and recording behavior, maintaining the exhibit (e.g. lighting and cleaning), preparing food and feedings.
NA: How many sharks do you care for?
AH: In our Shark Alley exhibit, I am currently caring for 10 large sharks (5 sand tiger, 2 sandbar and 3 nurse sharks), and 3 rays (2 freshwater sawfish and 1 roughtail ray).
NA: What's your favorite fun fact about sharks?
AH: That's another tough one! I think the diverse way in which sharks reproduce is fascinating. From internal fertilization to asexual conception, sharks display a diverse array of reproduction cycles.
Want to get up close and personal with our amazing sharks and rays to learn even more about these species? Lucky for you, we are hosting a Shark Sleepover on Friday, November 23. Bring the out-of-town family too (we can almost guarantee it will make you the coolest member of your family).
What species of animal are YOU most thankful for this year? Tell us in the comments section below!


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Elderberry plants produce special blooming flowers that appear right before berries come out as fruits. This flowers is commonly used to make elderberry tea. Elderberries, or Sambucus, have been widely used for centuries in Europe, North America, Western Asia and North Africa, as stated in an article by the Herb Wisdom. Herb specialists have long studied the medical benefits of elderberries that is pin-pointed to its antioxidant activity.
Health benefits of organic elderberry flower tea varies in many ways like lowering cholesterol level, improves vision, boosts immune system, improves heart health, treats cough, cold, flu, bacterial and viral infections and tonsillitis. It is also used to treat H1N1 (swine flu), HIV/AIDS, helps ease sinus pain, back and leg pain, nerve pain and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), as reported by the Web MD.
Components of Elderberry Flower that makes it Effective
According to studies, elderberry contains many organic pigments and compounds that make it beneficial for good health. It was found to have tannin, amino acids, carotenoids, flavonois, sugar, rutin, vitamins A and B, viburnic acid and very large amount of Vitamin C. This large amount of vitamic made dried elderberry tea good for immune system. Furthermore, it has some mild laxative, diuretic and diaphoretic effects.
Health Benefits of Elderberry Flower Tea
The therapeutic claims of elderberry flowers and berries are mostly accounted for its flavonoids content, which includes quercetin. Studies have showed promising result of the powerful antioxidant effect of flavonoids, such as anthocyanins that protects the cells against damage. Some people have also testified that organic elderberry tea good for anxiety relief.
Elderberry Flower Tea recipe
The best way to prepare elderberry tea is by using fresh or dried flowers. But if it is not available, you can still learn how to make elderberry flower tea recipe. Some people have tried making a recipe using a tincture or extract that was made from elder berries or flowers. The tincture or extract can be added directly to hot water. If you are using fresh or dried leaves, put it on boiling water and allow it to heat for 5-10 minutes. This recipe was proven to be tasty by the Live Strong.
If you don't know where to buy organic elderberry flower tea for cold and flu, then you can simply make the tea with four tablespoons of elderberry extract. You can continue drinking the mixture for three days to obtain its maximum benefits.


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