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You probably have the babylon toolbar installed somehow. Go to Tools > Add-Ons and uninstall it. You may have to uninstall from the control panel as well.
I have this same problem its very annoying I am constantly having to confirm that I want the change I made to stay if I don't then it goes back to the previous search engine. I do not have Babylon Toolbar installed. I went to Tools > Add-Ons and it wasn't there.
problem starts when you edit default search engine list.
temporary solution: click the search engine selector pulldown and click manage search engines. click restore defaults. unfortunately you now have to wade through the list of possibilities again but will stop getting alerts.
Mozilla please fix this-only a temporary solution for those who do not want the default list.

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bringing 2 U events & happenings in and around Ipoh … & beyond…
I discovered this food court a few days ago, while passing by Bercham. Paloh Food Paradise, as it is known, is hidden between a car wash business and the new Giant Hypermarket, opposite the main road from Tesco Extra in Bercham, Ipoh.
This relatively new food court, in business for only two months, is huge, and offers almost thirty different kinds of food, from local delights to Japanese food. Yes, you read right. The name of the stall is Suntei Sushi. Bibi Popiah's crispy finger food is a popular choice too.
One of the must-haves at Paloh Food Paradise has got to be their popular white coffee (top pic). It's a "must try" even if you don't fancy coffee ordinarily. The good news is that from now until 31st March, 2012, there is a 20% discount on all drinks from 7am to 5pm, Mondays to Fridays.
Visit Paloh Food Paradise and let me know what you think.
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Add: Plot 38, Mukim Ulu Kinta, Daerah Kinta, Perak. (beside Giant Hypermarket, Bercham, Ipoh)
GPS Coordinates: N 04 37.496′ E 101 7.123′
Business hours: 7am – midnight daily
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Tags: Bercham, Daerah Kinta, Ipoh, Ipoh food, Ipoh food court, Mukim Ulu Kinta, Paloh Food Paradise, Perak
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most of my friends give a negative comments on the food & their price (slightly higher) after they've frequent this Paloh Food Paradise.
I find Ipoh scattered as in if you don't have a car, you can't go anywhere unless you don't mind spending on expensive taxi fares. Therefore for the tourist, it is a put off. But for local visitors, it is just fine as they have cars and can go anywhere they please, including visitors driving from Singapore or Thailand. Therefore the government should have a greater vision and plan for places you've introduced. I am sure Paloh food paradise can attract more visitors if the think tank team put all the brains together and come up with a grander vision for the area. Bercham is not quite developed even though there is the shopping complexes. In fact Ipoh itself does not have a good plan. Like I said, it is scattered.
I have to agree with you – accessibility to reliable public transport is a long-standing issue.


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Birthday exchange
On Ravelry, there is a group for those who have September 22nd as their birthday. Obviously, postings are pretty much non-existent until shortly before and after the big day. It is fun to see what other are like who were born on the same date all over the world. This year, an idea was made to have a "Birthday Twins" exchange. I jumped right in. I always wanted a twin, and watched my brother and sister who are twins and how close they are to each other. So, next best thing, get gifts from someone who shares your BDay, and loves to knit as much as you do. They were suppose to be mailed out October 22nd (I got mine out late, sorry), and my gift arrived last week.
A box with goodies to spin with and try new different yarn (Ashland Bay Colonial Wool, Polwarth, a silk-merino, and a combo batt of Corridale mixed with others; Malabrigo worsted overdyed pink and purple by my gifter, and a book of Arts & Crafts postcards, a little bottle to keep spinning oil for my new spinning wheel, and some knitting related photos.
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began at three
when I leaped
from the flaking banister
of our apartment building
first floor
arms extended
no cape needed
I was so sure I could fly.
I was a child
with a small plot of green
in the asphalt of apartments
where a hundred families lived
that little spot my sanctuary.
Covered in winter by unspoiled snow
angels appeared, wings and gown
outstretched in perfect patterns.
I hear him opening drawers
cupboards, the icebox
creep from my bed
sit beside him
feeling big
in the solid oak chair
at the kitchen table
with its flowered oilcloth cover
and blue-rimmed bowls
filled with broken graham crackers
creamy milk.
We don't talk, my father and I
content together
at this ungodly hour
of three in the morning.
Outside dark sky
and part of a constellation
glimpsed through the window.
Which one doesn't matter.
I know that he will be
as he has always been
my North Star.
We went for a drink at the Hotel Bel Air
up winding Stone Canyon Road. Forty years
since we'd been there and still the same lush gardens
and swans floating in water lighted like a movie set.
In the English bar men wore tuxedos, women chiffon
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seventeen and fell in love with glamour: manicured lawns
and silks and furs in Beverly Hills, Grauman's Chinese
sculpted in footprints of the stars, bright glow on a hill
that spelled out HOLLYWOOD in giant white letters.
They turned its lights out during the war.
Forty years since we'd been in Bel Air and only the names
had changed. Julia Roberts instead of Grace Kelly.
The cast of "The Practice" in a photo-op under the arbor.
In that long-ago time I lived on the fringe of a sequined city
and never thought to lift up its sparkling skirt. Sitting rapt
on the aisle at the neighborhood theatre, I could forget about
my mother's drinking, my father out of a job. One time
I walked up a red carpet on the arm of a producer's son,
once I got Gary Cooper's autograph. Later I wrote copy
for his movie High Noon at the local radio station.
I don't remember when he died.
from The Fringes of Hollywood
published by Jacaranda Press, 2002
In the UCLA gym Shelley Winters came late to the game,
Vittorio Gassman, husband of the moment, handling
her up the bleachers to one cleancut guy after
another past all the freshfaced bobbysoxers
in paste pearls, cardigans buttoned down
the back, long skirts, while we envied
those great legs, high heels, diamonds
on her earlobes, fingers too, and
even her grey velveteen suit,
cut to the navel, had what
looked to us like a six-
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My Granny Naomi has been making these biscuits for longer than I can remember and longer than I have lived. She must have made thousands and thousands of them, but that's not where the name comes from. Though it should. Thousand and thousands are the little candies that go on my favorites biscuits in the world.
My Granny Naomi is over 90 years old and is still younger than most people I know. When I think of someone creative, I think of her- Back in the day , before FOREVER21, or Prada, she used to make exquisite clothes for her daughters, – if I could put my hand on her designs I would wear them today, that's how retro I'd like to be. As kids, when we would visit her, she was always busy making a new doll, or knitting a sweater, or solving the hardest cross-word puzzle or making chicken soup that made everything be alright, or just baking another batch of biscuits.
In her 80′s she went online, via email, and even sent attachments of the photos she was taking with her new digital camera because she always had a camera around her neck….ATTACHMENTS! EMAIL! I mean the woman was 80!!!!
In recent years she has lost her hearing and most of her vision, and continues to learn Braille – I mean really? How many grandmas learn Braille?
My Granny Naomi is over 90 years old, she has 4 daughters, 12 grand-children, 14 great grand children, (correct me if I am wrong) and many many more friends and people who love her!
Granny Naomi! I love you.
When my daughter Zoe turned one, she had bangs, (before we knew who Suri was)…Granny Naomi made a doll in her liking, based on a photo. When Zoe got the doll I snapped this picture, printed it on a card and sent the note. " Dear Granny" I sent it to the home where she lives, forgetting to put her name or room number on it. They opened it, and saw "Dear Granny" They didn't know Shani was naomi's granddaughter from Ameirca, but they knew that only Naomi makes these dolls that look like her loved ones. They delivered it to her and she called to tell me that I forgot to write her name.
I didn't, her name is Granny, and she's only Granny Naomi becasue she's not Granny Freda…my other 90 year old Granny.
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Super Swai Weekend
What is Swai? I considered this one day when I was shopping in a grocery store in the US. I could tell that it is fish. Even better, it was inexpensive! Still, I didn't buy any. I came home and did some research online. Hmmm, it's some type of catfish. It is called Basa here in Mexico.
Well, one day I bought a couple of fillets to try. I made fish tacos with it. The flavor was good but fairly disguised. I like fish a lot, but my preferences lean toward the large predatory sea going varieties like Tunas or Dorado. Swai is neither. It is more like cod or something, I guess. Or maybe like the catfish I caught in the Colorado River when I was a kid.
Well, a couple of weeks ago my Honey went al otro lado, or to the other side (of the US-Mexico border). When he returned he proudly told me that he had bought some Swai from Henry's Market and was going to put it in the freezer. I was pretty sick with a kidney infection and the way I translated him was: "I bought some Swai and Henry's has packed it in separate fillets in moisture proof paper and I am going to put it into the freezer."
Friday, when I discovered the large package of Swai in the freezer, it was a large lump of about a kilo of fillets all frozen together.
Let me go back a bit here, I had planned to make Chippino and homemade cheese flat bread for dinner on Friday, so I had removed some fillets of a variety of our frozen fish and defrosted them. I had a fillet of Swordfish, one of Salmon and one of Yellowtail. Then I discovered the huge lump of Swai in the other freezer! What to do?
I decided that the best approach to the Swai was to poach it along with the other fish to make the stock for the Chippino, then perhaps to freeze the cooked Swai. Gently, I tried to separate any fillets that looked like I could peel them off the frozen lump to wrap and return to the freezer. I managed to remove two. So I poached the rest.
My Chippino for dinner for two turned to into Chippino for three days. I separated out three poached Swai fillets and refrigerated them to use later. Since fish is so perishable, I turned the separated fillets into fish cakes for Sunday night's dinner. We still have a few left. Maybe I will freeze them.
I think it will be a while before I make a fish dinner again.
Here is a photo of the Chippino:
And the simple recipe:
One piece of each of a variety of fish. You can also add shrimp, clams or any other seafood later.
One small onion chopped and divided into two parts.
About a half cup of sliced fennel.
About three stalks of celery, sliced and divided into two parts.
About one green or red pepper, sliced and divided into two parts.
4-5 cloves of garlic, half smashed with a large knife and the other half sliced.
1 Bay leaf
Bring two or three quarts of water to a simmer (the amount depends on how much fish you are poaching). Add the sliced fennel, half of the onion, half of the celery, half of the green pepper, the smashed garlic cloves, and the Bay leaf. Keep the water at simmering, don't boil. Slide the fish fillets into the water and cook just until they are opaque. Remove the fish.
Strain the stock through a colander. You can use a finer strained if you want clearer stock but I don't care about how clear mine is.
Bring the stock back to a simmer and add the rest of the prepared vegetables. Add the following:
One large can of tomato sauce (I use a homemade sauce that I made with jalapenos in it).
One can of diced tomatoes.
Several peeled and sliced carrots.
Several peeled and diced potatoes.
Like I said before, the amounts are subjective to the amount of fish you use. Bring this soup to a simmer and cook until the carrots and potatoes are tender. Cut or break the fish into bite sized pieces and add to the soup. If you are using other shellfish you can add that too. Bring to a simmer and heat gently until the fish is heated through and any additional shellfish is done. I use only fish because I am allergic to Shrimp and allergic to spending the money for other shellfish.
I almost forgot! I also season the soup with a mix of Italian herbs. I suggest: Oregano, basil, thyme, marjoram, or any other herb that you like.
And a photo of the fish cakes:
The recipe:
Three fillets of poached Swai (mine was barely cooked)
Half of a small onion
One stalk of celery
Three tablespoons of mayonnaise.
One teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning
About half of a cup of Italian dried breadcrumbs
Two eggs
About a cup of Panko style bread crumbs
Finely chop the celery and onion in a food processor. Add the Swai fillets and chop into medium grind, (don't make a paste!). Add the Old Bay Seasoning, mayonnaise, Italian breadcrumbs, and one egg. Make the mixture into patties about half of an inch thick and as big around as you like. If you have time chill the patties in the refrigerator for an hour or so. I didn't, so it was a little less manageable.
Beat the second egg with a little water in a flat bowl. Pour the Panko into another bowl or paper plate. Dip each patty into the beaten egg, then into the Panko. You can fry the patties at this time, but I baked mine on a griddle until golden on each side and firm to the touch.
I served them on homemade Portuguese bolo rolls, with avocado slices, fresh tomato slices, mayonnaise, zucchini relish and sliced onions. Yum!!


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Another term for a lepidopterist is an Aurelian. These individuals study Lepidoptera, an order consisting of moths and various families of butterflies, including skipper or moth butterflies. Aside from collectors and formal scholars, the term includes hobbyists as well as individuals who observe the insects. The term Aurelian is an older term for lepidopterist and may stem from the golden color a chrysalis achieves shortly before the butterfly emerges.


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As a new parent, my favorite part of the day was coming home from work to hear my wife say Daddy's home and see my son sitting in his high chair flashing a smile. One evening that familiar greeting was replaced by my wife's frustrated exclamation, I can't access the website for our baby formula. It took me a minute to connect her comment to an NPR story I heard on my drive home a major healthcare product company was recalling about 5 million containers of their leading, name brand powdered infant formula because of possible insect contamination. The media's recommendation was for us go to the product website to determine if what we had sitting in our cupboards was being recalled but the website was so slow and unresponsive that it was impossible for us to check.
This event reminded me why it is essential for companies to have a cloud strategy to ensure they are agile and prepared for unexpected surges in demand. All companies and IT organizations need to make decisions about how much additional capacity they will procure when building out their infrastructures. Often companies will outsource hosting infrastructures or build out virtual environments to make scalability easier or more cost effective, but without a cloud strategy it is generally cost prohibitive for companies to prepare for a traffic surge. Prior to the on-demand technology of cloud computing, companies needed to build out a large infrastructure that would sit idle waiting for an event (they hoped would never occur). As a result of that inefficiency, companies generally accept the risk that their systems cannot handle the extreme load whether the drivers for the increase in traffic is good or bad.
About half a day after the announcement, the website for the baby formula was re-directed to a content delivery network which allowed the static marketing and recall announcement to be available, but did nothing to deliver the application customers wanted to access the database of recalled formula lot numbers. By the time enough capacity was added to support some of the traffic demands, consumers were reading headlines like Few answers on recall Web site, hot line and articles included quotes from frustrated parents and caregivers.
Consumers who reached the website were greeted by a note that we are currently experiencing site problems due to high traffic volume and the company was forced to publish alternate technology options so worried parents could get the information they were seeking. In the first twenty-four hours after the recall, when many parents were unable to verify the safety of the formula in their cabinets, some of them went to the store and purchased a competing product to feed their babies. Would they ever go back to using that brand of formula again?
A cloud computing strategy could have allowed the major healthcare company that manufactures this formula to instantly scale and deliver this application to its customers. Cloud Computing platforms allow organizations to utilize the infrastructure of service providers in the utility model use and pay for the resources when you need them, not in case you need them. The recall application this organization provided was simple enter a lot number, check the recall database, and if included, collect information from the customer so return shipping labels can be sent and could have been easily deployed to the cloud.
While this case study is based upon a bad event, what if it had been a good one? If your business and website was unexpectedly featured on the Today show, would your website be able to scale to the 5x, 10x, or 20x increase in visitors? Would you be able to convert that positive PR into sales?
While the industry is early in the adoption of cloud technologies, there are strong cloud computing offerings from companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and others. While some applications cannot be effectively deployed to the cloud, many can be, and as these offerings mature, companies will find that the secure, shared tenant model saves money, increases uptime, and allows instant scalability for events both good and bad.
All organizations should have a cloud strategy model to better understand how the cloud can help manage costs or mitigate risks today and develop a roadmap for the future. When building that roadmap, since cloud offerings are still in their infancy, consider building a roadmap that includes private clouds that may ease a future transition to public clouds and outlines what integration or middleware requirements will be necessary to provide a seamless experience for your users.
While an overall cloud strategy must be developed in concert with the overall IT and business strategy, it should also have pragmatic steps to insure the IT organization has experience with the cloud offerings by putting test or new applications in the cloud. Once your company begins to embrace its cloud strategy, it can begin to migrate public facing applications to the cloud to insure that major events do not impact customer's perceptions of your business.


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The Center for Healing and Rebuilding Our Communities (HROC) began as a way to help communities who were severely affected by the Rwandan genocide to heal from trauma. I was thirteen years old during the genocide. I witnessed many people being killed and was forced to flee to a refugee camp. My experiences during the genocide and subsequent war motivated me to become an Alternatives to Violence Project facilitator and to co-create the HROC program to help myself and others heal from trauma and reconcile.
At one of our workshops, we heard from a man (featured in the video above) who had been in jail accused of killing the family of his neighbor, a widow of genocide. When he was released, he was afraid to approach the woman, but through our program, they were able to meet and to find forgiveness. They are now good friends working for peace and reconciliation in their community.
Our workshops have been highly successful for communities affected by the genocide, and we have expanded the program to provide healing for people who suffer from any and all kinds of traumatic events. This includes working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence, and with the Twa, a small minority group in Rwanda who suffer from serious historical trauma. By working with Rwanda's three ethnic communities (the Hutu, the Tutsi, the Twa), we create a cornerstone for rebuilding interconnectedness and trust in Rwanda.
After we conduct a series of basic workshops in a community, participants often feel the need to engage in a similar type of healing process either for themselves or for family members or friends who did not get to attend. In these cases, the HROC attendees elect trusted members of the community to become Healing Companions. These Companions are trained to listen compassionately and guide people through the personal journey of trauma healing. Healing Companions become integral parts of developing peace and reducing isolation in their specific communities. We hold approximately 15 Healing Companion workshops a year.
Since we believe that trauma healing and peacebuilding are deeply connected, we decided to offer HROC workshops paired with Alternatives to Violence Program (AVP) trainings. AVP began as a highly experimental violence prevention program within the New York prison system in 1975 and was introduced to Rwanda in 2001. AVP's themes include: seeking that which is good in ourselves and others, cooperation, community-building skills (trust, respect, and inclusiveness), communication skills (deep listening, speaking with clarity and responsibility), and conflict transformation.
In addition to our community-based workshops, we are promoting peace education to establish a future generation guided by values of nonviolence and harmony. We conduct a scholarship program in which we pair youth who were orphaned by the genocide, war, or HIV/AIDS, or who are living in extreme poverty, with sponsors who help cover the cost of education. We also provide these youth with a yearly Peace Retreat that teaches peacebuilding methodology and healing. Our peace library, which opened in April 2012, provides children with books containing messages of nonviolence, fun interactive activities, and peace/peer mediation workshops that focus on tolerance, cooperation, dealing with frustration/anger, and other peace skills.


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Rita's Water Ice Executive to Join Ranks of Certified Franchise Professionals
LAS VEGAS (February 27, 2007) – Leonard (Lenny) Valentino, Jr., MBA, Chief Operations Officer of Rita's Water Ice, was recognized as a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives after completing a comprehensive course of study in franchise management. The institute is the academic branch of the International Franchise Association's Educational Foundation. IFA, the world's largest and oldest trade organization representing the franchising sector, counts among its members more than 1,100 franchise systems, 8,000 franchisees and 400 suppliers.
Valentino joined Rita's Water Ice in 2005 as Vice President of Business Development and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2006. Prior to his joining Rita's, Valentino was the Vice President and General Manager of Sales, Operations and Marketing at Millbrook Distribution. He is a graduate of Monmouth University where he received his Masters and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
More than 500 candidates are currently enrolled in the CFE program. Certified Franchise Executives benefit from acquiring specialized knowledge, sector recognition, peer-level networking and professional standing.
Candidates must complete a rigorous course of study to earn the CFE designation, which includes attending institute-sponsored educational seminars and workshops. The program is designed to enhance franchising professionals' understanding of both the sector's fundamental and complex aspects.
About Rita's Water Ice
Rita's Water Ice Franchise Company, headquartered in Bensalem, PA, is the largest Italian Ice concept in the nation, currently operating in 14 states with over 400 stores. Rita's brand promise is Ice, Custard and Happiness™. The chain offers a variety of frozen treats including its famous Italian Ice and Old Fashioned Custard as well as its signature Misto™ and Blendini™ creations. Rita's was named one of the Top 25 Franchise High Performers by the Wall Street Journal's 'Startup Journal.' For more information about Rita's Water Ice, please call 1-800-677-RITA or visit www.ritasice.com.


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If you want to get on your cat's good side, plant them a catnip garden.
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"I love that I can pull up different lenses in my price range that will fit my DSLR."


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Aqua - Car Washing wants to attract more people to try their services and they are starting to use Facebook Ads. So they challenged us to create some periodical and teasing ads so that they can spread their presence in that social media, improving their relationship with its clients.
Here are the first ones.
This one was a separate campaign that aimed to tell the customers that due to the water crisis in Sao Paulo State - Brazil, Aqua will start to offer them the option for Dry Wash.


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You may have heard about a high-tech sounding treatment for acne and wrinkles: Light-emitting diode (LED) therapy. Also known as photodynamic therapy (PDT), these light-emitting treatments for acne and signs of aging complement rather than replace a well-formulated skin-care routine (yes, you'll still need sunscreen). Skin Care by Coreen provides LED Light Therapy treatments to treat acne and wrinkles. LED Light Therapy is based on important research by NASA showing that certain frequencies of light significantly increase new tissue growth, stimulate collagen production and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
This breakthrough technology does not use heat or any kind of "invasive" process but triggers the body to convert light energy into cell energy without thermal heat. LED light therapy is non-invasive, causes no inflammation, and requires no special post-treatment procedures.
It is proving to be an effective treatment for aging skin as well as particular conditions such as Rosacea and other skin conditions. Benefits of Red LED Light Therapy include; reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, reduction of age spots and sun damage, increase in collagen, reduction of overall redness, and flushing and dilated capillaries. Results are often immediate.
The Blue LED Light attacks PP-9, producing singlet oxygen. This form of oxygen is very toxic to the bacteria that cause acne, therefore decreasing acne drastically with absolutely no downtime.


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So, to go along with my being suckered into Twitter, I've finally got a blog up. I guess John McCain will have one soon too. I don't consider myself too good with computers, but I think I've actually figured out how to do this. Just bear with me as I figure out what all these buttons mean!
As I keep recording for the new CD, I'll try to keep the blog updated with goings on and definitely check back for new show dates.


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the next step project
Fellowship Church has been reaching out to the Texas A&M community since 1977 without owning a building. The church has rented facilities for Sunday worship, weekly equipping classes and offices. We currently lease 2500 sq. ft. for offices and one small conference room. The space is heavily used by more than 20 staff and many members and small group leaders.
A few years ago God led Fellowship's pastors and deacons to pursue owning a church "headquarters" building for offices and small group meetings. We call it a discipleship and missions training center. Church members gave sacrificially for three years, and in 2010 the church paid cash for a beautiful 2.5 acre lot adjacent to a very popular city park close to the Texas A&M campus.
We ask that you prayerfully consider partnering with us to see students and community raised up as disciples of Christ and the nations reached through the efforts of Fellowship Church through this new training center.
Our desire is that the building would be funded through the partnerships of current members and leadership, former members of Fellowship Church and non-attenders that believe in the ministry God has called us to through this church.


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Dr. Mirjana Povic nominated for inspiring science award
We are happy to announce that the ESSTI staff member, Dr. Mirjana Povic, has been nominated in June 2018 by the IAA-CSIC (Spain) for the Nature Research for Inspiring Science Award (https://www.nature.com/collections/jcpghfmqlz)
and has been short-listed as top five researchers, out of more than 150 initial nominations that Nature Research received. This award is given globally to young women in science (within 10 years of their PhD) who have made an exceptional contribution to scientific discovery and scientific developments, promoting especially science within girls and women.
The longlist of top ten researchers can be seen here: https://www.nature.com/collections/jcpghfmqlz/nomination-longlist-2018/, with the ESSTI being the only African affiliation among all selections.
The short-list, including small inspirational videos of all five selected researchers can be seen here: https://www.nature.com/collections/jcpghfmqlz/nomination-shortlist-2018 /The final winner out of five women will be announced at 30 of October 2018.


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It's easy to look back at what a player once was and talk yourself into him drafting him with hopes he'll exude greatness once again. When it comes to Baltimore Ravens RB Danny Woodhead, the potential to reclaim past success is definitely intriguing.
Just two seasons ago with the San Diego Chargers at the ripe age of 30, Woodhead was a PPR (points per reception) monster who piled up over 100 targets en route to 80 catches for 755 yards and six touchdowns. He finished 3rd overall in PPR scoring among running backs, behind only Devonta Freeman and Adrian Peterson.
Throughout his career, Woodhead flourished when he played in all 16 games with the Chargers (a feat he only accomplished in two of four seasons with the team). In 2013, he racked up 605 yards on 76 catches and six touchdowns which ranked him 12th overall in PPR leagues.
Good situations
Woodhead's been blessed with prominent quarterbacks during his time in the NFL. Woodhead played along the likes of Tom Brady (2010-2012) and Philip Rivers (2013-2016), both Pro Bowl quarterbacks. Both also helped Woodhead string together several seasons of 30+ catches, with Rivers favoring Woodhead the most after targeting the small running back over 190 times in 2013 and 2015.
Now, Woodhead is again thrust into a potentially good situation playing alongside Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Flacco in Baltimore. When it comes to his potential for opportunity with the Ravens, Woodhead fantasy owners have plenty to be excited about.
What we like about him now
Top RB Kenneth Dixon is expected to miss the first four games of the season after violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. Dixon accrued 41 total targets last season with the Ravens, and the coaching staff is still very high on him so don't expect Woodhead to stay the top back all season, but it does bold well for his short-term value.
A gifted receiver, Woodhead possesess a skill proven to age like fine wine. Just look at how players like Fred Jackson and Larry Fitzgerald have extended their careers despite their age due to their catching ability. At age 32, Jackson ranked 11th overall in PPR scoring in 2013 for running backs. Fitzgerald ranked 11th overall in PPR scoring in 2016 at age 33. There's no reason to believe age could limit Woodhead as a receiver in Baltimore.
The Ravens are also a very pass-oriented team, especially to the running back position. Last season, the 3-headed monster of Terrance West, Kenneth Dixon and Kyle Juszczyk combined for 125 targets. It's not out of the question that Woodhead sees 10+ targets in Week 1.
The current depth chart among receivers in Baltimore should only help Woodhead's cause to be involved in the passing game. With top target hogs Steve Smith now gone and also WR4 Kamar Aiken, the Ravens receivers consist of an aging one-trick pony in Mike Wallace, underachieving and injury-prone Breshad Perriman, and a host of lesser-known names Michael Campanaro, Vince Mayle, Chris Moore and Kenny Bell. While the draft could obviously change things, it looks like Woodhead will see a prominent passing role at least early on this season.
Woodhead's current average draft position is in the eighth round, right near players like Dion Lewis, C.J. Prosise, and Giovani Bernard. With the Bengals likely to add another running back in the draft, Lewis becoming less of a factor as the Patriots added several RBs, and Prosise playing behind Eddie Lacy, no running back in that group has a more clearly defined role than Woodhead.
Causes for concern
The biggest worry one might have about drafting Woodhead is his injury history. He's coming off his second ACL tear and is now 32 years old. While age isn't a concern when it comes to receiving ability, injuries at that age tend to heal slower and you'll have to wonder if his route running will be affected.
Overall verdict
Woodhead is a good value for PPR leagues in the eighth round. Draft him if you have a chance. At the very least, he'll be good for four weeks before Dixon comes on and may still have a role since the Ravens planned on signing him even before the Dixon suspension.


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Your Key To Health
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Infectious Disease Consultants, P.A.
Dr. Melvin Kohan founded IDC in 1989. Prior to this, Dr. Kohan was Founder/Medical Director of The Florida Lighthouse, Comprehensive Care for HIV, Delray Beach, FL., from 1994-1998. He is dual Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease. He received his M.D. Degree from Brookdale Medical Center, University Medical School, Brooklyn, New York, from 1980 to 1981. His internship was from the University of Connecticut, Hartford, Connecticut, from 1981 to 1982. Dr. Kohan's fellowship in Infectious Disease was from the University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL. from 1984 to 1986.
Dr. Cesar Randich joined IDC in 1998. He received his M.D. Degree in 1987, from Universidad Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru. From 1987 to 1990, he was General Practitioner at Consultorio La Union and Clinica Anglo-Americana, Peru, which was in a rural hospital in northern Peruvian province (La Union, Piura), and afterwards, in a private hospital in Lima, Peru. His Residency training and Infectious Disease Fellowship was from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, from 1990-1995.
Dr. Hamed Komaiha joined IDC in 1998. He received his M.D. Degree in 1981, from Mansoura University, Egypt. His Residency and training was from St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital, New York, New York, from 1991 to 1995. His Fellowship in Infectious Diseases was from UC-Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA., from June, 1995 to June, 1997.
Dr. Jose Villalba joined IDC in 1999. He received his M.D. Degree in 1989, from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico. He received his 5
Pathway Degree in 1991, from New York Medical College. His Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease Residency, and Fellowship, from Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA., from 1991 to 1996.
Dr. Indulekha Gopal joined IDC in 2005. She received her M.D. Degree in 1995, from Medical College Trivandrum, Kerala, India. Her Residency in Internal Medicine was from the University of Tennessee from 1998 to 2001. Her Fellowship in Infectious Diseases was from Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.
Dr. Sara Buchstein joined IDC in 2007. She received her M.D. Degree in 1986, from the University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL. Her Residency and Internship was from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York, from 1986 to 1989. Her Fellowship was from SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York, from 1989 to 1992.
IDC was founded in 1989


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It's orange season!
Oranges are one of my favorite citrus fruit. I often find myself buying oranges in bulk during this time of year because they are super cheap! But sometimes I don't eat them quick enough and run out of ideas to use them. Can anyone else relate?
I haven't been that adventurous with oranges in the kitchen as much as I would like to. I've seen many recipe developers cleverly turn this bright citrus fruit into something unique and pleasantly tasty. That is why I put together this recipe roundup that includes 45 unique recipes to inspire you in using oranges in ways you may probably not have used in the past. This citrus fruit has become so versatile in the kitchen-from sauces for savory plant-based dishes to delicious desserts that pair so perfectly with chocolate! You'll see in these amazing treats!
Roasted Blood Orange Oatmeal
Kara Lydon, RD at The Foodie Dietitian
Deryn Macey - Running on Real Food
Vegan Mandarin Orange Creamy Coconut Smoothie Bowl
Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition (amydgorin.com) in the New York City area
Orange Strawberry Squash Smoothie
Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, CLT, founder of Nutrition to Fit
Orange Pineapple Sunshine Smoothie
Kathy Patalsky - Healthy Happy Life
Orange Chocolate Buckwheat Cereal
Rebecca Pytell - Strength and Sunshine
Orange Creamsicle Smoothie (kid-friendly)
Jessica Gust, MS, RDN of Element Nutrition Co.
Orange Mango Green Smoothie
Charla Harris - The Girl Cooks Healthy
Orange Sweet Potato Smoothie
Linda Meyer - Veganosity
Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Michelle Grubb Blackwood - Healthier Steps
Orange Cauliflower
Jennifer Thurman Sebestyen - Veggie Inspired
Air Fryer Orange Tofu (Oil-Free)
Amy Katz - Veggies Save The Day
Orange Tofu Stir-fry with Peppers
Anjali Lalani - Vegetarian Gastronomy
Swiss Chard Orange Salad
Sharon Palmer, RD at The Plant-Powered Dietitian
Winter Citrus & Arugula Salad with Cranberry Orange Dressing
Linda Meyer - Veganosity
Farro & Black Rice Salad Recipe with Citrus Vinaigrette
Florentina Lile - Veggie Society
Lacinato Kale Superfood Salad with Citrus Tahini Dressing
Jennifer Thurman Sebestyen - Veggie Inspired
Winter Detox Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Steven Seighman - The Nut-Free Vegan
Citrus Spinach Quinoa Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Rosa - This Healthy Kitchen
Orange, Fennel and Avocado Salad
Chris Mosler - Thinly Spread
Plant-powered Winter Protein Salad
Olivia Szersen - The Vegan Zebra
Cranberry Pecan Brussels Sprout Salad
Melanie McDonald - A Virtual Vegan
Orange and Black Olive Salad
Melville Nicoletta - Sugar Love Spices
Citrus Asian Coleslaw
Jennifer Hunt, RDN, LD at Healthy Inspiration
Roasted Carrot Soup
Sylvia Eastman - Not Not Nutritious
Vegan Cranberry Orange Muffins with Orange Glaze
Brandi Shine Doming - The Vegan 8
Chocolate, Orange, and Date Cinnamon Buns
Alexandra Daum - Occasionally Eggs
Glazed Cranberry Orange Scones
Jackie Sobon - Vegan Yack Attack
Vegan Chocolate Orange Cake
Robin Means - Vegan Dollhouse
Vegan Chocolate Orange Oat Bars
Katherine Hackworthy - Veggie Desserts
Orange Spice Cheesecake (Dairy/Gluten/Sugar-Free)
Emily Rose - Pretty Pies
Gluten-Free Vegan Orange Cake
Rhian Williams - Rhian's Recipes
Blood Orange Bundt Cake with Salted Chocolate Granache
Audrey Snowe - Unconventional Baker
Vegan Chocolate Orange Muffins
Chris Mosler - Thinly Spread
Holiday Orange Spice Cake in the Instant Pot
Sarah De La Cruz - Fried Dandelions
Raw Orange Caramel Tart
Audrey Snowe - Unconventional Baker
Blood Orange Quick Bread
Rebecca Pytell - Strength and Sunshine
Easy CBD-Infused Chocolate Cherry Scones {vegan}
Chris Petrellese - Sweet Simple Vegan
Vegan Dark Chocolate Orange Cake
Amy Lyons - Fragrant Vanilla
Blueberry Citrus Loaf (Vegan)
Trish Cowper - In Fine Balance
Orange Almond Cake (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Michelle Grubb Blackwood - Healthier Steps
Low-Sugar Cranberry Sauce
Jessica Spiro, RD
Vegan Blood Orange Chai Tea Latte
Emily Cooper , RD
Cranberry Orange Relish
Sarah De La Cruz - Fried Dandelions
Stone Fruit Bruschetta Orange Cream Costrinis
Jackie Sobon - Vegan Yack Attack
Vegan Salad Recipe Roundup


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Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Friday, November 30, 2007
SCSM 07 race pack collection
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Back to the green and mud.........
3:55pm....thunderstorm at Punggol, Sengkang and Hougang
I wll be back to the green and mud to serve the nation for 2 weeks...will be back on the day before marathon
hope this is the last one before marathon.....and no rain for next 2 weeks....
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Unexpected LSD
It was a nice sat morning....decided to join a fren who is preparing for her first marathon for her LSD today....She has planned to start at 8am which is about the time she will reach ECP onj the actual day....
Just when we reached ECP, the sun is out....wearing shades so we din feel so bad this morning.....started at the futsal (former tennis centre), we ran towards sailing centre.....very crowded ECP this morning with OCS having their run and also run-O-movie charity run going on.....the marathon pacers are also training as usual.....met a few familiar faces and my fren was quite surprise that I seems to know everyone along the way.....
took a U-turn at sailing centre and reached back to our start point at about 75min.....i actually decided to stop here covering 10km....but I decided to carry on......after she had her powergel, she surged ahead.....
I only lasted until the last toilet towards ford road end and stopped....decided to rest and wait for her return and join her back.....
my hamstring still aching and sore from thursday's workout....i took it slowly after her returned.....with the powe if ipod music, she went faster and faster.......and i ended up finishing 16km in 2hrs 05min..
a good run for me considered I did not do more than 10km for past 3months....and just recovered from my 2 weeks illness...but definitely got to prepare for more aching days ahead
Friday, November 16, 2007
How to carry energy gel during marathon.....
Wonder how to carry ur gel during ur marathon and u dun want to carry a pouch along?
After seeing the Pearl Izumi Race Belt at the marathon expo last year, I modified my race belt using the same concept to do it
I wonder why other sport companies cannot come out with something similar to PI?
light exercise
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Run: Discovering the power of hamstring!
After getting out of the underground MRT station, which used to be called the white elephant, saw the weather perfect for an evening run.....walk fast fast home, changed up and head out of the door..
I have not been doing runs longer than 1km continuously for months......and i decided a half an hour continuous run will be good for tonite......i have been down for 2 weeks of no activity so i dunnoe how my body going to take the 30min
at first, I decided to do a out and back route which is 2.9km one way....this route is flat and should be sufficient for my target today...so i carry on headnig towards jalan kayu
After about 5min of run, my calves started to feel sore and tight...jialat, must be havent recover from monday's intervals....if i carry on like that, cramps will definitely set in....as i wanted to start slow, so the tendency is to use my lower leg muscles especially the calves to propel my body forward
then i decided to try to use the POSE/Chi method which emphasize on hamstring pull...hamstring is a big muscle which is normally under-ultilised by long distance runners.....
becos my calves are sore, i was able to isolate the control of my hamstring....just ignore the sore and just pull my feet from the ground.....i felt much better....
at the designated U-turn point, i decided not to U-turn back but carry on running along YCK road and turned towards buangkok green and back...this route has great slopes along the way
my body and legs has warmed up....the hamstring pull is effective....my legs are not feeling tired and running was smoother than before.....the calves soreness also went away after a while.....
these few days....my nose always give me problem, i always has phelgm in my throat not able to clear.....during this run...everything was cleared easily....breathing is good again....
I managed to finished the run in 37min without stopping in one piece.....The feeling of a good run is back again!!
More importantly, I finally able to feel the true Power of my hamstring!!!
Monday, November 12, 2007
The day after marathon
desperate intervals...........
The effect of illness and no exercise can be felt drastically over the last weekend...not say my nose has recovered....but is a viscious cycle that i have to break so i decided to do it tonite......reached home a bit late.....too 17min to get to the stadium...
30min left before it closes shop.....decided to do a short and sweet 5x400m...3min per run+rest
It was tough as my legs shivers before even i start.....by 3rd round, my whole body was tired except for my pairs of legs.....my core is very weak....my body felt like collapsing.....but i push on....and let my legs flow....with extremely bad posture....i managed to complete 5 of them
400m - 1:42min
400m - 1:38min
400m - 1:37min
400m - 1:35min
400m - 1:34min
but it was a great start to my running again.....
Friday, November 09, 2007
Salomon in TOWN!
Went to Toa Payoh WOS, din see any......
So I went down to Sport Town at Wisma....
and I saw XA comp 3($189) and XA Pro 3D XCR($239)
having 10% with member having additional 10%
too bad they did not have XA Pro 3D without gore-tex....which my colleague got hers at S$106 from Hong Kong
Salomon is back???
Monday, November 05, 2007
New York City marathon Highlights
1) Women marathon world record holder, Paula Radcliffe won her second NYC marathon after giving birth to a baby daughter. Martin Lel, 29, of Kenya, the 2003 champion here also won his second NYC marathon title....More
2) Lance Armstrong after finishing his virgin marathon last year at New York City with a time of 2:59:36, completed his second in 2:46:43 NYC Marathon with his sub-2:50 target....More
3) Mrs Cruise, Katie Holmes wore an FDNY baseball cap, black pants and a purple tank top and finished the NYC Marathon in 5 hours, 29 minutes, and 58 seconds....More
4) Not forgetting my 2 amazing friends who also did well for their marathon stinct at the same time: Congrats to Lokun and Divey
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Ryan Shay Dies During 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Men's Marathon
New York, November 3, 2007—Five-time USA champion and former NCAA champion Ryan Shay, 28, of Flagstaff, AZ, collapsed about 30 minutes into the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Men's Marathon this morning after running the first 5½ miles of the race. He was immediately given CPR and transported by ambulance to Lenox Hill Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:46 a.m.
Another sad news for the athletes' World!!
I would like to extend my very deepest condolences to Alicia Shay and to Ryan Shay's family.


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Using PR Newswire's Agility for competitive intelligence
PR Newswire is primarily a content distribution service that specializes in press release articles. It allows you the opportunity to create and distribute your own PR articles through its own channels, which in its own words amounts to more than '700,000 journalist and blogger contacts'. It also maintains a constantly updated library of its most recent press releases published, free for anyone to browse through.
Accessing the service proper requires a yearly payment of $249 (or $195 if you agree to a recurring payment scheme), which provides a suite of tools designed to help its clients to disseminate their content, as well as to track and monitor their presence on both traditional and social media platforms.
At first glance, PR Newswire seems tailored for companies wishing to increase brand exposure, but it can also serve a dual-role as a competitive intelligence tool. This is due to its own targeting and monitoring tool called Agility, and its searchable database of published PR articles.
According to PR Newswire itself, Agility is designed as a one-stop solution for its clients, allowing them access to 700,000 contacts in both traditional and social media as well as the ability to track any mentions of your brand across them. Apart from that, you're also given the opportunity to interact with those contacts in real-time, directly from the interface that Agility gives you, which is – in their own words – 'the simplest to use dashboard interface in the industry' that takes mere minutes to learn and master.
The main draw of Agility is apparently the consolidating of all tracking and monitoring to a single interface, where you can do any of the things described earlier in one place. In this sense, it's rather similar to Google's design philosophy of having things simple and accessible. You can bring up a screen for a look at news articles, blog posts or tweets with trending topics related to your brand, or click on a contact's name to get their personal information (e.g. their e-mail addresses or LinkedIn account) and communicate with them directly on that platform.
This simplification is an advantage for anyone using the service. Traditionally, one had to manually log in to various social media accounts, or look up an Excel sheet to reach out to contacts in the industry individually. Not so with this application – its format allows for a much more streamlined process that helps its users save time.
Of course, a tool like Agility would undoubtedly be of great use to a marketing manager keeping track of the brand's audience and rivals. The only thing that would keep would-be clients away from the service is its admission price, although for businesses serious enough about competitive intelligence, it should not pose a problem.


text: Benefits of Ginger Ginger is a spice that is well known for its strong flavor and pleasant aroma. Often associated with holiday desserts in the west, ginger is also a popular ingredient in a number of Indian and other Asian dishes. However, many who look to ginger primarily for cooking purposes do not realize its medicinal qualities. Ginger has long been used to treat stomach ailments. It is also used by some as a natural pain reliever and to lower cholesterol.


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Grants Boost Program
Award amount: $35,000
Fall Deadline: November 29, 2019
Winter Deadline: April 10,2020
Summer Deadline: July 17, 2020
WSU's Grants Boost Program is designed to boost the chances of funding of a resubmission of new grant. Eligibility for this award includes previous submission of a new grant to an external funding agency within the last 18 months and grant reviews that suggest a likelihood of funding on a resubmission providing additional preliminary data are available. Unscored NIH grant applications are not eligible for this funding. To confirm eligibility, please feel free to contact OVPR prior to submission.
Size of Award and Time Period
The size of the award will not exceed $35,000. Applicants may only apply for one year's funding at a time. Applications will be accepted three times a year (see deadlines above).
Funding Constraints
Faculty salary cannot be supported through this mechanism and will remain the responsibility of the unit (college, school, department, center, or institute). A letter of support will be required from the department chair, dean or director responsible for providing salary and space support to the applicant (see Application Requirements).
Assistance CAN be requested for the following expense categories:
Lab supplies
Animal Care
Salaries/benefits for research support personnel
Grants Boost Funds CANNOT be used for:
Budget overdraft coverage
PI and co-PI salaries (including summer salaries)
Administrative costs (i.e., school and departmental surcharges)
Application Requirements
A half-page overview of your research program.
Information on the grant you will be resubmitting, including sponsor, funding mechanism, title, funding period, and amount.
External review documents of the grant to be resubmitted, including original unedited priority scores, agency comments, and pay lines.
Describe in no more than a page how you will address the deficiencies noted in the reviews of the unfunded application, as well as how your use of boost funding will lead to a successful renewal.
In no more than one page, provide a detailed budget of proposed expenditures using the categories of "personnel, lab supplies and miscellaneous." Add a brief explanation of the categories of funding requested.
A letter of support from the applicant's Department Chair, Dean, or Director responsible for providing salary and space support to the applicant, outlining specific support that will be committed from the department and college/school and center/institute. Please include an assessment of the likelihood of future funding, a financial plan for continuation of the research in the event extramural funding is not obtained, and evidence that the department/school is contributing to the continuance of research operations in an appropriate manner (e.g., graduate student support).
An abbreviated CV of no more than 4 pages of the PI, in NIH or NSF format. Please do not include a full CV.
Review of Applications and Funding Criteria
Review of applications will be carried out by a committee including associate research deans/directors and associate vice presidents for research.
This committee will recommend which applications to fund, based on:
Likelihood of eventual funding (using evidence such as the priority score, the nature of the criticisms, how well criticisms were addressed, publication record, and research productivity)
Applications that do not include the original unedited reviews of the grant to be resubmitted will not be considered.
Applicant must be PI of the grant to be resubmitted.
Committed support, including financial support, from the applicant's department, school/college and/or center/institute
Faculty members receiving Grants Boost funds will be required to have an external reviewer critique the revised grant proposal prior to resubmission. Funding for the external review will be paid for by OVPR.
Funds will not be released until the faculty member provides evidence of IRB or IACUC approval, if applicable.
Awards will be competitive and all applications may not be funded.
Proposals should be uploaded as one PDF through Cayuse. Cayuse is accessible via the Research Resources tab in Academica. A WSU access ID and Academica password is required.
To submit your internal funding request, please follow the steps in the Internal Cayuse user guide.
Select sponsor name "Grants Boost - OVPR"
Reference what grant you are planning to boost in your project title
Include program application deadline
Receive all unit and college approvals by 5 p.m. on program deadline
Do not include indirect costs on internal funding requests
Include "VP Research H09050" in the Approving Units sections of Cayuse to correctly route through the system
If you have questions about entering and uploading your internal funding proposal, please contact Tim Foley at email@example.com or 313-577-8357. If you have questions about the particular funding program, contact Sarah James at firstname.lastname@example.com or 313-577-8997. If you have questions about transfer of funds for any of our programs, contact Helen Smith at email@example.com or 313-577-2824. If assistance is required with technical issues, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.


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In order to collect the prize you'd need to create a Second Life account, which is free. You can then convert the prize money and withdraw it, or you can use it within the world.
Spring Writing Contest
Any writing is welcome for this contest, whether it's a story, limerick, tanka, essay... write the way that you are most comfortable. Any length is eligible, just please don't give me an entire novel (novel = 80,000 words).
Prompt: It is a beautiful spring day. You're having a picnic. Suddenly this big crystal egg lands in the potato salad! What happens next?
Submissions due: May 30, 2016, midnight.
Starting Prize: 1629$L
Upped to: 12029$L (around 40$US)
Number of Prizes: 1
Due to how FEW entries past contests got there will only be one prize. Runners up might be chosen at judge discretion depending on how many entries are received. In that event then additional but non monetary prizes will be arranged. If anyone wishes to donate an item for a possible prize then please IM me, and as usual $L prize donations can be sent to the bank via the tip jars at collection points. Hanaarashi Resident (Kirsty Makay) is the account being used to hold the prize money until distribution.
Submission/Collection Points:
1. Proper spelling and grammar is nice, take the time to proof read. Poorly spelled entries won't be turned away, but those with good spelling/grammar may sit higher in the ranks.
2. Notecard naming: your legacy name (not display name): Spring Writing Contest 2016
3. On the notecard put
-1) What you consider your submission to be (haiku, story, essay etc.)
-2) Title of your work (if you're naming it)
-3) Name you wish to be announced under if different from your legacy name
-4) Genre (if applicable)
-5) Your work.
4. For readability please make sure there is an empty line between each paragraph and/or heading.
5. Make sure your piece uses the writing prompt suggested.
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Over the next several weeks we'll be spotlighting some of the authors who will be appearing in our Mythical Doorways anthology. Our next author is D. G. Driver, the author of The Hallway of Three Doors, appearing in our soon to be released anthology. She's stopped by to tell us about her story and how it differs from her previous works.
Read on to find out more!
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your writing:
I primarily write young adult contemporary fantasy (or urban fantasy), but I've dabbled in a bunch of other genres and age groups as well. I've been writing professionally for over 20 years, but I've only been writing as D. G. Driver since 2014 when I got my first YA novel, Cry of the Sea, published. I'm currently working on a YA romance novel that has ghosts in it. Another haunted YA novel of mine, On the Water, will be coming out this summer, and I just released the first of a series of original fairy tale novellas called The Royal Deal. I keep pretty busy with my job as an infant teacher and occasionally doing a local theater production (not to mention being a mom of a very busy teenager) so I don't write as often as I'd like. I'm hoping my daughter will be driving soon and that will free up some time.
What inspired "The Hallways of Three Doors"?
During the season of 1995-96, I was making a living acting in a touring production of The Three Musketeers (as Milady D'Winter). The cast traveled all over California, Las Vegas and Reno in a van. My best friend at the time was in the cast (playing Constance). Sweet, demure, and very Christian. There was another fellow in the cast that was always trying to make things light and funny. But the rest of the cast were the most self-centered, rude, awful people I've ever met. I got so sick of them that I wrote a story about a girl who is stuck on a carriage ride with the vilest of people. All of these people I toured with were the characters.
That's all the story was originally. I was new at writing and submitted it to Marion Zimmer Bradley's magazine. She wrote back to me, "I do not care if these people live or die." The worse rejection letter ever. She was right, though. I realized This carriage ride wasn't a story. It was just me venting. I realized I need to find out how Seta gets on this carriage ride and what happens afterward. A much longer, more involved fairy tale was the result. 23 years later, I pulled this old fairy tale out of my hard drive and cleaned it up for submission to this anthology.
Does this story connect in any way to your other works, either stylistically or by being in a shared universe? If so, how? If not, why did you choose this departure from the norm?
My previously published works are quite different from this story. My Juniper Sawfeather Trilogy is urban fantasy, taking place in Washington state where a teen environmentalist discovers mythical creatures. I wrote "The Hallway of Three Doors" many years before I wrote the Juniper books. I was inspired to write several original fairy tales after taking a class on "The Literature of Fairy Tales" my senior year in college. When I saw the theme of this book was doorways, I remembered that I had an old story with magical doors in it. After the story was accepted, I read some of my other fairy tales and decided it was high time I did something with them as well. I chose one of my stories that had been popular on Wattpad, cleaned it up, and published it on Kindle. So, if you like the style of "The Hallway of Three Doors" you will also like The Royal Deal and hopefully the other fairy tales I will publish later on.
Because the theme of this anthology is doorways, we really need to know how you would handle this hypothetical scenario:
You approach a wooden door at the end of a long, dark passage. It is big and heavy. Warmth radiates from the wrought-iron handle. You hear a strange noise rising through it. What's on the other side and what do you do?
I write about strong heroines who do all the brave things I am too afraid to do myself. I'd like to say I'd fling the door open and begin an adventure, but I know I wouldn't. I have no upper body strength, so I probably couldn't get that heavy door open to begin with. I'm certain I would listen for a while to try to discern what the noise was. I'm curious like this. I'd ask questions to see if anyone needed help. Then I'd leave, get my husband and come back. He'd know how to get the door open, and he shoots well should a monster rush at us.
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November 2019


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I had such a lovely day today. Dad took me for breakfast at White Spot, then I vacuumed my car, cleaned up my disaster of a kitchen counter, and spent the rest of the day stripping and sanding a bar stool while watching How I Met Your Mother. Besides my time with my dad, and a short phone conversation with my mum, I didn't talk all day.
Introvert bliss day.


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Happy Friday babes! If you watched my Instagram stories on Wednesday you may have saw this adorable maxi dress. I did a little Instagram story try on haul, and it was so much fun. Thanks to those of you who sent me messages with feedback, and letting me know that you liked it. It was a lot of fun to share my first impression of the items as soon as they arrived.
This dress was one of my favorites from the try on haul. It's actually considered a cover up, but it totally works as a dress too. It also comes in more colors including black, win-win! It is literally the coziest maxi dress ever. I love the loose fit, and the pockets. It's non-maternity, but works so well with a bump.
I think it would be adorable over a swimsuit or bralette. It's one of those perfect vacation dresses that you can wear from the pool straight to dinner. You can dress it down with flip flops or dress it up with jewelry and heels. Now that I'm almost 30 weeks pregnant, this is the kind of dress I want to live in. I can't be bothered with pants most days, ha!
Do you have any fun weekend plans? I actually have some work to do, and am hoping to get baby girl's nursery finished. We still need to hang the curtains, and find some stuff for the walls. It's such a fun process, and I can't wait to share the final reveal with you guys!
Maxi Dress // Vince Camuto Lace Up Sandals // Clutch– sold out (similar) // Sunglasses
Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a great weekend!
Lee Anne


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WESTMINSTER — Chandon Rose doesn't remember ever scoring four touchdowns.
"I don't think so," he said Friday night.
Consider it a career best — Grand Junction's speedy receiver hauled in four scoring receptions as the Tigers moved to 4-0 with a 50-14 drubbing of Westminster at District 50 Memorial Stadium in Class 5A nonleague.
Top-ranked in The Denver Post 5A media poll, the Tigers, who will finish nonleague play next week at home against Fountain-Fort Carson, are sensing opponents are trying to take away their considerable rushing game.
"I think the main thing was we are definitely a running team, but we have some good opportunities to make plays down the field with the pass, and we took advantage," Rose said. "(The Wolves) were definitely overplaying our run."
And it was smart — the Tigers' Jerreon Dennis, one of 5A's rushing leaders, ran for two touchdowns early, including a 55-yard burst.
But Westminster (3-1) was no match covering Grand Junction's receiving corps. Sean Rubalcaba hooked up with Rose for scoring tosses of 12, 52, 14 and 39 yards.
Grand Junction, which again enjoyed consistent play across both fronts, rolled to the 40-point mercy rule with 3:16 to play in the third quarter on reserve running back Kimani Robinson's 70-yard sprint.
"They were running an eight-man front, sometimes nine, and we worked on the passing game," Grand Junction coach Robbie Owens said. "We've had three weeks in a row where we've had lapses. I haven't let Sean run the ball the last three weeks just to take a little bit off him. But we'll get back to what we do.
"We have to keep Kimani going and keep Jerreon fresh, who only played halves the last couple of weeks. We just want to get better."
On the other side, Westminster actually had some moments and beyond the Wolves marching band performing Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" and "Immigrant Song" at halftime.
They led 8-7 early on Patrick Wilson's 53-yard scoring run, set up by an interception. And they kept playing hard, which is what coach Kerry Denison needs to see three seasons after going winless. They're 2-0 in the East Metro and are convinced they can challenge for the league title.
"I liked the effort, we don't quit," Denison said. "We knew we had to play mistake-free football and when we went up 8-7, I was thinking, 'Hey, guys, here's your shot.' But (the Tigers are) a very good football team."
Grand Junction 29 7 14 0 — 50
Westminster 8 0 0 6 — 14
GJ — Dennis 4 run (Moore kick). W — Wilson 53 run (Merill pass from Ragsdale). GJ — Dennis 55 run (Moore kick). GJ — Rose 12 pass from Rubalcaba (Whiting pass from Rubalcaba). GJ — Rose 52 pass from Rubalcaba (Moore kick). GJ — Rose 14 pass from Rubalcaba (Moore kick). GJ — Rose 39 pass from Rubalcaba (Moore kick). GJ — Robinson 70 run (Wehner kick). W — Valdez 53 run (run failed).
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This weekend heralds a fairly momentous event. In my world anyway. It will be the first time in three years that I have spent a night away from Mr 3. By choice that is. There was that one time I was in and out of hospital for five days with what turned out to be a twisted bowel, but THAT'S a story in itself for another time. Plus Mr 3 was very little and wouldn't remember it in any case…
So, back to the main game here, I'm getting on a plane Thursday afternoon to fly to the eastern states for a very good mates 40th birthday shenanigans and I won't return until Sunday evening. Woah. So that's three nights away, on the other side of the country, on MY OWN for the first time in three years. Wheeeeeeeeeeeee…. I am of course really looking forward to catching up with lots of awesome girlfriends on the east coast, having a blast dancing at a music festival (its been a while people!!) and just generally having time to do, well, whatever really. I might even read a book on the plane. Stop. It. Or watch a whole movie. For real. I know, its getting overwhelming right?
So, while in my logical brain I am looking forward to some down time/me time/girly time and I know full well that Mr 3 and hubster will be PERFECTLY fine hanging out together for the weekend and no doubt Mr 3 will have a blast (hubster has some cool stuff planned including camping in the backyard and heading to the aquarium which Mr 3 looooves), there's that bit of me in my heart that's a little apprehensive. Its that whole Mumma Bear thing. Which might be in overdrive right now as I am also cooking up number two. Oh yes. Did I forget to mention that I am pregnant? 23 weeks yesterday! Hot tip – that right there is your two for the price of one announcements completed people!
So with the Mumma Bear hormones switched to overdrive right now, a weekend away is an exciting yet sweaty palm inducing possibility. Plus its not like I can just "nip back home" if I want to. Luckily I have an awesome hubster, who is not only fully supportive of me taking this chance to have a little mini break prior to number two coming along but is also an amazing Daddy, hence being happy to put some plans in place for the weekend so I wasn't going totally cuckoo over what was happening back home rather than enjoying my time away.
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Her name was once on the lips of nearly every middle class housewife and invokes images of perfectly served dinner parties and timely thank you cards.
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Post divorced her philandering husband, Edwin Main Post, in 1905 during an era when divorce was almost unheard of. He was reported to have had dalliances with chorus girls.
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Post published 5 books before writing her most famous etiquette book in 1922 (4 novels and one travelogue). However, none of them sold as well as Etiquette, which has never been out of print.


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The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences, Penang
- Free WiFi and free parking
- Collect nights
- Elevator
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences, Penangfrom $41
- Studio Suite (Hollywood Twin Beds)
- Suite, 2 Bedrooms
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What's around The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences, Penang
- In Downtown George Town
- Gurney Drive - 3 min walk
- Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram - 8 min walk
- Camera Museum - 30 min walk
- KOMTAR - 33 min walk
- Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi - 37 min walk
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 38 min walk
- Fort Cornwallis - 38 min walk
Getting around
- Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 32 min drive
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 259 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 36 floors
- Check-in time 3 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is noon
- Express check-out
Required at check-in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 21
Travelling with others
- Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)
- No pets or service animals allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Free self parking (limited)
Payment types at the property
- Cash
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Continental breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- 24-hour room service
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Children's pool
- Waterslide
- Business center
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms
- Conference space size (feet) - 7965
- Conference space size (meters) - 740
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Year Built - 2000
- Elevator
- Chinese
- English
- Malay
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Slippers
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Private bathroom
- Jetted bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Satellite TV channels
- Desk
- Free newspaper
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
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Also known as
- Gurney Penang
- Gurney George Town
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A local government tax will be imposed and collected at the property upon arrival. The fee will be charged per room, per night. For further details, please contact the property using the information contained in the confirmation received after booking.Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check-in or check-out:
- A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
- A tax of MYR 10.00 per accommodation, per night is imposed by the country of Malaysia and collected at the property. Permanent residents and Malaysian nationals are exempt from the tax. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Resort fee: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
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Recent reviews
Good 7.0 From 399 reviews
The stay is nice even we spent only one night. The jacuzzi is superb.
Generally, rooms (and the bathroom!) are spacious. Facilities at level 7 are also great. Breakfast was reasonable (used to be much better). Surprisingly, they offered so many TV channels which was much appreciated as we just wanted to spend time resting in the room. I have stayed at this hotel before it was even officially launched (which is more than 10 years ago!). There have been improvements over the years but i think it is time for management to look into refurbishing the rooms if they want to be in competition with the rest of the hotels/resorts in Penang.
Good for family travel
Overall it's ok. Breakfast many choice to choose My kids very enjoy with the pool. But the room should upgrade, look old style.
This hotel needs to be closed done and refurbished. It is so tired and dated I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. From the stained carpet to mouldy curtains.. The hotel has had its day.
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Harris Co. sheriff's deputy charged with taking bribes
Sheriff's deputy arrested, charged with taking bribes
Feds allege he was paid $1,000 by a drug dealer
A Harris County sheriff's deputy twice accepted $500 from an alleged drug dealer in exchange for his protection and access to confidential law enforcement computer records, according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday.
George Wesley Ellington, 38, is accused of accepting money to access information from secure databases and for providing security in his official capacity to a person he believed was possessing and transporting the drug known as ecstasy. Authorities say the bribes were paid in February and April.
Handcuffed and shackled, Ellington made an initial appearance Tuesday before Houston federal magistrate Judge Stephen W. Smith. Several of the deputy's relatives and supporters attended.
Joint investigation
The charges are the result of a months-long probe by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Harris County Sheriff's Office, who arrested the patrol officer on Monday. Details about the investigation, including what led officials to focus on Ellington, were not released.
"The weight of the evidence is extremely powerful in this case," Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel C. Rodriguez told the judge.
Ellington has told authorities he could be in danger if he's sent to prison.
"He also expressed an extreme concern for his safety should he be incarcerated ... because of his law enforcement background," Rodriguez said.
The deputy was informally represented by defense attorney Todd Overstreet and Carson Joachim, a lawyer with the Harris County Deputies Organization — Ellington's attorney in the administrative aspects of the case.
Ellington, a 13-year veteran of the sheriff's office, has been indefinitely suspended, an agency spokeswoman said. He was most recently assigned to the patrol division on the county's east side.
Up to 40 years in prison
Sheriff Adrian Garcia credited the charges to the work of the agency's Office of Inspector General, which ensures "that HCSO employees, regardless of position or rank, exemplify ethical conduct at all times."
His statement also said: "I will not allow for any employee(s) who allegedly engages in criminal activity to tarnish the professionalism and dedication of the many great public servants who unselfishly serve the residents of Harris County with integrity and professionalism."
Each charge against Ellington carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a possible $250,000 fine.
"We are stunned by the accusation," said Robert "Bob" Goerlitz, president of the Harris County Deputies Organization. "He would be one of the last people I would think would be accused of such a thing."
Defendant in 2008 suit
Ellington was among eight deputies listed as a defendants in a 2008 civil rights lawsuit filed in the alleged Taser and beating death of a 31-year-old mentally ill man in October 2006. Harris County, the sheriff's office, then-Sheriff Tommy Thomas and Taser International are also named in the lawsuit.
A medical examiner's report designated the manner of death as "homicide" for Herman Carroll, who also was known as Herman Barnes, according to the complaint filed by the man's relatives.
The suit alleges excessive force, namely that officers "beat and tasered Barnes repeatedly," including one officer who zapped Barnes seven times, another twice and Ellington, a reported 23 times.
The case accuses the officers of violating Barnes' civil rights to fair treatment, "deliberate indifference" to his "obvious and serious medical needs" and "subjecting Barnes to cruel and unusual punishment."
"What the government is accusing this guy of doing is actually engaging in running protection for a drug dealer, which essentially says the guy is a thug," said Anthony Griffin, a Galveston attorney representing the Barnes family. "He thought he was above the law. That's what those charges reveal and that's what happened to Mr. Barnes."
Ellington, who remained in federal custody overnight, is due back in court today for a bail hearing and to enter a formal plea in the criminal case.