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Best White Rum - 2017
The Tasting:The Fifty Best held a "blind" tasting of 6 white rums with 18 members of The Fifty Best's spirits judging panel. Strict tasting rules were applied. The order of service was established beforehand by lottery. Each of the rums were poured into fresh glasses from new sealed bottles, and served at slightly above room temperature. Only ice water, neutral unflavored crackers and chips were available to cleanse the palate.The judges wrote down their impressions of each product on score sheets. The scoring was done on a 5-point system, with 5 as the best. Gold and Silver medals are awarded according to a set range of final point scores received from the judges. There were no Double Gold or Bronze medals awarded for this tasting.The tasting notes that follow are summaries of the judges' opinions, with all replicated commentary eliminated. The countries and states of origin are identified for each brand.
GOLD MEDAL WINNERSLand Legs Rum(Oregon)Nose: Toffee, raw cane, demerara, honey, vanilla, cream, buttery, papaya, guava, banana, tropical fruit, strawberry, raspberry, citrus, corn mash, hay, floral, green leaves, leafy, grassy.Palate: Toffee, sugarcane, creamy, vanilla, pear, pineapple, lemon, citrus, orange peel, figs, elderflower, herbal, dried leaves, grassy, spearmint, wintergreen, nutty, tobacco, smooth, balanced.Finish: Vanilla, buttery, honey, lime rind, tea leaves, anise, herbal, minty, spicy, peppery, sherry, clean, smooth, soft. Gold Medal
Cape Cod Great White Rum(Massachusetts)Nose: Caramel, butterscotch, cream, clotted cream, sugarcane, vanilla, pineapple, coconut, green apple, citrus, orange flowers, violet, blossom, floral, hay, nutty, mineral, leather.Palate: Butterscotch, caramel, honey, burnt sugar, fudge, vanilla, sweet strawberry candy, ripe berries, apricot, coconut, orange, pineapple, floral, herbal, minty, spicy, black and red pepper, sherry.Finish: Toffee, butterscotch, maple, cocoa, cream, fudge, tapioca, apple, pineapple, nutty, almond, hazelnut, licorice, clove, fennel, spice, pepper, tobacco, well-balanced. Gold Medal
Kill Devil Silver Rum(No. Carolina)Nose: Toffee, butterscotch, cane sugar, Cracker Jack, vanilla, whipped cream, clotted cream, buttered popcorn, coconut, banana, apricot, raisin, cucumber, fresh flowers, dry grass, hay, earth, very subtle sweet, light feathery down.Palate: Toffee, butterscotch, caramel, chocolate, molasses, sugarcane, honey, Vienna finger, pastry dough, apple, citrus, lemon, sweet guava, melon, banana, dates, raisin, dried fruit, eucalyptus, light pepper, smooth.Finish: Butterscotch, caramel, creamy, buttery, treacle, vanilla, powdered sugar, unripe banana, ginger, herbal, almond, nutmeg, pepper, no bite, smooth, silky. Gold Medal
Dorymen's Rum(Oregon)Nose: Fudge, creamy, butter, molasses, raw cane sugar, cotton candy, vanilla, fruity, banana, sour apples, citrus, cucumber, grassy, hay, buttered popcorn, cashew, almond, hazelnut, clean.Palate: Butterscotch, white chocolate, Napoleon, creamy, vanilla, coconut, tropical fruit, green apple, lemon, floral, elderflower, buttered popcorn, hay, hearts of palm, grassy, green leaves, pepper, clove, spices.Finish: Dry cocoa, whipped cream, creamy, cereal, apple, pink grapefruit, cucumber, mild hazelnut, allspice, nice, smooth, great to keep warm on cold late nights. Gold Medal
SILVER MEDAL WINNERSWiggly Bridge White Rum(Maine)Nose: Nougat, molasses, demerara, sugar cane, cream, vanilla, coconut, mango, banana, berry, strawberry, lemon, citrus, raisins, honeysuckle, green leaves, grassy, cactus, bamboo, nutmeg, pine, mineral.Palate: Caramel, treacle, sugarcane, honey, vanilla, coconut cream, banana, tropical fruit, sweet beets, grass, pepper, clove, licorice.Finish: Mango, citrus, maple syrup, nutty, white pepper, mint, allspice, spice, licorice, tea, leather, oak. Silver Medal
Skotlander Unaged Agricole Rum(Denmark)Nose: Caramel, clotted cream, molasses, muscovado, coconut, pineapple, apple, green apple, unripe stone fruit, grape jelly jam, dried fruit, toasty, hay, grass, moss, cucumber, floral, mint, spearmint, almond, musk, wet stone, earthy, deep soil, pine.Palate: Cane sugar, dark sugar, vanilla, syrup infused raisins and prunes, cherry, strawberry, banana, green apple, apple, dates, dried fruit, almond, grassy, mint, nutty, spicy, cinnamon, mineral, oak, pine, sherry.Finish: Marzipan, sugarcane, burnt sugar, green apple, dry tamarind, ginger, green pepper, mint, clove, nutty, allspice, spicy, pepper, musty, sherry, tea tree, woody, oak. Silver Medal
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
Toy Review: The Zelfs
This past month, I was contacted by a representative from the Moose Toys company and asked to review an upcoming line of girls' toys called The Zelfs. This was a big event for me, as it marked the first time a toy company had contacted me (instead of vice versa) and asked me to do a review. :) I'd like to thank Moose Toys for giving me this opportunity.
Yesterday, the package arrived in the mail.
And this was what was waiting inside: Buttershy, the Butterfly Zelf.
But what is a Zelf, you may ask? Zelfs are special little creatures that live in a garden called Zardenia.
The theme of this line is "Love your Zelf". Each Zelf represents a special "power" or personality trait that they will supposedly share with you if you love them.
The Zelf website and the contents of the package.
The most rare Zelf is the Clover Zelf, Miss Clover.
The Zelfs are for ages 3 and up.
Here's a look at Buttershy's cover art. Her Zelf Power is Positivity, and her theme is to "believe in yourzelf".
Buttershy, almost free from her packaging.
She was held in place by a few simple rubber bands and a big, rounded piece of plastic for her hair. I found her super easy to remove.
Here she is with all of her accessories. They include:
A fun, leaf-shaped comb, a purple butterfly charm, and three elastic hair bandies.
A closer look at the charm...
...and the adorable comb.
Buttershy also came with a leaflet for little collectors. As you can see from the picture, the elastic bandies came in the package with the leaflet.
And how cute is this? Since it's a leaflet, they made it into a leaf.
When you open the leaflet, you can see the profile of the leaf. Just another cute little detail that adds to the product.
The inside of the leaflet shares Buttershy's facts.
Another notice about the rare Miss Clover.
And here is the checklist that shows all of the Zelfs. The Zelfs come in 3 different sizes: large, medium, and small. Buttershy is one of the medium Zelfs. To the best of my knowledge, this pamphlet shows just the medium Zelfs.
A closer look at the others.
So, on to the Zelf herself! ;) Buttershy stands at about...well, I couldn't figure out if I should measure her from the top of her head or the top of her hair...so I finally just took a picture of her next to a ruler. :} From the top of her head down, she measures at just under 2 1/2 inches. From the top of her hair down, she is about 5 1/2 inches.
As I mentioned before, the Zelfs come in three different sizes. According to my source, the large Zelfs are about 10 inches tall, and the small Zelfs are about 4 1/2 inches tall (both from the hair down). Some of the large and small Zelfs come in different "finishes", for lack of a better word, such as glitter, pearl, and glow.
Here is a collector's poster from the Zelf Facebook page that shows all of the Zelfs you can collect in all their different sizes (used with permission).
The smallest Zelfs come in really cute little flower pots:
From what I've read, the little Zelfs work as pencil toppers, too. :)
The minute I took Buttershy out of the package, I was hooked. She's so adorable! From overhead she looks a bit shy and solemn...
...but when you look at her from an upward angle you can see she has a sweet little smile.
Just adorable! :D
Her profile is rather interesting...she's got quite a flat little face. ;)
I love the depth of her eyes. They are inset plastic eyes but look like glass eyes.
And let's not forget one of her most fun features: her hair! It's very soft and silky...I couldn't stop feeling it and playing with it. When she first came out of the package, her hair shed a bit, but the shedding did not continue.
Her hair holds a pose pretty well...
...or can be styled using the elastic bandies. I didn't wrap mine very tightly around her hair because I tend to be a "mint condition" type and didn't want to mess it up too much. ;)
I found it interesting that underneath her hair there was a soft sort of bump...most likely it is what's holding her hair in place. It is not a negative or anything, but this is as far down as her hair will go in the center.
A view from the back. You can see Buttershy's sparkly pink wings.
She does have a little unclothed bottom...just wanted to mention that in case that's a problem for any moms. Since she's not anatomically correct and is a little fairy-type creature, this doesn't bother me much. ;)
She has a little butterfly decal on her cheek...
...and more pretty artwork on her tummy.
Her identifying marks at the back of her head.
Buttershy is articulated at the head, shoulders, and hips. She can sit nicely.
She also loves to skip...
...and sometimes likes to be quite silly.
When I first saw the Zelfs, I immediately thought of what most of you probably did: Russ Trolls. My grandmother loved Trolls and used to collect them, so this made the Zelfs even more fun for me. But something else seemed familiar about these little guys, and I finally figured it out:
Take a Russ Troll, add a Pocket Dragon, and you've pretty much got a Zelf. And please do not misunderstand me...I don't see this as a negative thing.
The connection with Trolls is obvious...that fun, wild hair! ;) As I already mentioned, my grandmother had a lot of these around, so seeing them always makes me smile and think of her.
When I was in high school and college, my family used to travel to a house near the beach for Christmas. There was a little store not too far from there that always had a large selection of Pocket Dragons. I used to admire the adorable Pocket Dragon figures and decide which ones were my favorites. I especially loved their delicate features and detailed facial expressions. I ended up purchasing three of them at that little shop over the years. In fact, this particular Pocket Dragon is very special because she is the one I chose the year that my husband (then boyfriend) came over and proposed to me on the beach. I felt that her expression perfectly summed up my feelings about the holiday that year. ;)
When I look at my little Zelf, I see the same sweet, delicate features (just in plastic instead of resin). Her ears are pretty similar to my Pocket Dragon's, too. :)
She also reminds me of my 80s/90s childhood with her fun, bright colors. I instantly think of Lady Lovely Locks or My Little Pony when I look at her. :)
And speaking of My Little Pony, I thought it would be fun to take a picture of Buttershy and Fluttershy together, since their names are so similar. Don't they look like they'd get along?
And to give you another idea of size, here is Buttershy next to a mini Lalaloopsy and Emilie, a Chelsea doll from the Barbie line.
Zelfs also make great toys for the 18" dolls.
My overall thoughts? I'm giving Buttershy a 5 out of 5 for playability and just plain cuteness! ;) She's absolutely adorable and a perfect little size for traveling in pockets or taking on trips. Her colors are bright and fun and her posability is an added bonus. She also has the vote of the target audience, at least in this house. All three of my daughters melted when they saw her and have officially added Zelfs to their wishlists. ;) I personally love her design as it reminds me of toys and collectibles I enjoyed as a child and a teen.
I do have to mention that I'm not a huge fan of the "believing in yourself" theme that is so prevalent in many of today's toys. As a follower of Christ, I believe in what Christ can do through me, not what I can accomplish on my own. Of course, I do not expect everyone in the world to hold the same view. I would also have no problem with buying these for my girls and just bypassing the message.
There is some magic involved with the Zelf storyline, as you most likely noticed from the packaging, so some might have a problem with that. Also, some of the Zelf characters, such as the Vampire Zelf and a few of the others, might be ones that some parents might want to avoid.
On the whole, though, I think this is a great new line and I'm excited to see how it does. If other little girls out there are anything like mine, the Zelfs should do quite well. :)
The Zelfs will be hitting stores sometime in August. If you'd like to find out more while you wait, you can check out the official Zelf webpage or the Zelf Facebook Page.
Which Zelf is your favorite? :)
I received this as a free sample product from Moose Toys. All opinions and ideas expressed are my own.
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The Weekly Trends Roundup: From Normandy to Philadelphia
It's time for our brand new Weekly Trends Roundup series, which aims to showcase the most engaging online stories and news highlights based on the top trending hashtags on any given week.
Just two weeks after the Nice truck attack, a pair of ISIS knifemen burst into a catholic church in the northern French region of Normandy, taking five people hostage and ultimately beheading the church's 85-year-old priest Jacques Hamel. Internauts worldwide took to social media to voice their indignation at the brutality of the incident and express their solidarity with France in the aftermath of repeated terrorist attacks targeting civilians.
The all-famous ALS ice bucket challenge was back in the spotlight this week. It turned out that the funds raised by the viral 2014 challenge have actually led to a major medical breakthrough in terms of ALS research. Researchers from The University of Massachusetts Medical School's Project MinE, which was funded by the ALS association through ice bucket challenge donations, were able to identify a new gene (NEK1) associated with the disease.
Prominent U.K. YouTuber Marina Joyce became the talk of the Internet this week after fans started speculating that she might have been victim of domestic abuse or struggling with a psychological disorder after picking up clues from her recent videos/tweets, in one of the most bizarre online conspiracies to date. The hashtag #SaveMarinaJoyce soared to the top in a matter of minutes as multiple theories about the fate of the vlogger flooded Twitter, compelling her to release two live videos to ease her fans' trouble.
On July 30, American television network HBO confirmed its plans to end hit series Game of Thrones with season 8, sparking a panoply of mostly disapproving tweets from fans of the show worldwide. It seems winter won't be coming so often after all...
"I wake up every morning in a house that was built by slaves," U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama said in her speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention Monday, making it one of her most memorable breakthrough moments to date. The heartfelt speech in which she addresses the historical significance of a woman winning her party's nomination, served as an inspiration to many people worldwide, who took to social media to praise the First Lady for her powerful words.


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This is a Celebration
The music industry needs bands like Japandroids to make it big.
They've steered away from overproduced music but still make it incredibly catchy. They shine a light on Vancouver's often-ignored music scene, a city seemingly caught in an identity crisis between posh condos and old punk breeding ground. And after all the Pitchfork et al. hype for 2009's Post Nothing, this year's Celebration Rock did nothing if not top it.
Sure, you could call it goofy when Brian King sings "We yell like hell to the heavens," but it's also pretty goddamn triumphant. With the borderline-AC/DC intro to the album, and that unmistakably Marshall-feedback building over everything in "Adrenaline Nightshift," they've churned out another eight-song record without one ounce of filler—their garage rock sound huge enough for arenas. And while Japandroids are still leaps and bounds away from that stature, it's a conceivable future if the band's just hitting their stride.
Considering one of the best songs had already been released, Celebration Rock goes down like a big EP— and it can't seem to get out of my record rotation since its release at the beginning of the summer. Maybe I'm a sucker for the cheesy stuff, but this record speaks to me. It's a shining light in a pile of irony and sincerity. I can rely on this record for its earnestness, for its unpretentious alcohol, fire and sex—for its passion.
Celebration Rock unabashedly pulls me back into the mindset of my carefree high school self, with those oh yeahs on "Evil's Sway" carrying me into the centre of the pit. And when that pure-adrenaline passion comes in, there's no way it's simply nostalgia. Japandroids are simply carrying the torch, feeding the younger us for our own good, and with this record they may do it all the way to the mainstream.
At the end of 2012, what do we have to be celebrating? Still being able to feel this way, that youthful exuberance doesn't fade out like old band t-shirts. We're still here, and still kicking. And there's power in that, regardless that it's held together by gang vocals and a huge six-string sound.
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Is VR on the Marketing Radar of Small Business Owners? Not Yet
There's something in the air — or maybe the books at small businesses — that's leading to a renewed sense of optimism.
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The Clutch "2017 Small Business Digital Marketing Survey" queried 350 small business owners and managers.
"Plans to invest more in digital marketing came after reports of modest investment in 2016," notes the report summary shared with VRJournal. "More than half of respondents (68 percent) reported spending less than $100,000 on marketing in 2016, with 41 percent spending less than $10,000."
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If the seeming omnipresence of ecommerce innovator Amazon is an indicator of anything, it's that the power and influence of online retailing is not to be underestimated. The nigh limitless scope of products available online through Amazon and other retailers hasn't escaped the notice of one of America's most essential consumer segments—pet owners.
In its recent report, U.S. Pet Market Outlook, 2017-2018, market research firm Packaged Facts dissects the growing competition in the online pet products and services industry's channel; examines the impact ecommerce sales have on traditional brick-and-mortar pet businesses; and analyzes the macro trends in pet products and services that are driving consumers to look beyond PetSmart, Petco, Walmart, and other big-name pet product retailers in their quest to find the very best for their furry and feathered companions.
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In conjunction with Pet Market Outlook's release, Packaged Facts has made a related free presentation available to the public. The presentation, Packaged Facts Online Pet Product Shopping - Survey Highlights 2017, is designed to help readers quickly discover which online shopping trends are emerging in the pet products industry landscape.
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Why No-Othering ZONES?
The idea of a "No-Othering Zone™" came about in 2016 when a friend and I were talking about #BlackLivesMatter and racism and the growing polarization around many social issues which are, finally, coming to the surface for all to see. As straight, white women living in North Carolina, we see and care deeply about systemic oppression and racist, bigoted behavior shown toward all people of color, the LGBTQ community (especially here in NC), and Hispanic and Muslim communities to name a few obvious marginalized groups. People usually know your beliefs and intentions when attending a protest, which are often very focused, but we wanted people to be able to know where we stand as we go about our daily lives. (more…)


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Tantra Speed Date - San Francisco | Mar 29 | 7:15-10PM | $35-$60
Dubbed "Yoga for your Love Life," this Tantra Yoga-inspired workshop is not your average singles event! Equal parts relationship skills class & speed date, you'll share a moment of guided connection with up to 24 dates. Authentic and playful exercises help bring out your best self so you can get to know your dates in a real way: Fun, PG-rated (think partner yoga, actor's improv, eye-gazing, dance), and infused with positive relating skills to exemplorate healthy relationships. So you'll walk away with mad dating skills and matches with which to practice the art of relationship. Come see why folks from New York to San Francisco are falling in love with Tantra Speed Date.


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Zac Efron: 'Arbitrage' Premiere in New York City!
Zac Efron attends the premiere of the film Arbitrage at the Walter Reade Theater on Wednesday (September 12) in New York City.
The 24-year-old actor joined the film's cast – Brit Marling, Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Laetitia Casta (in a Louis Vuitton dress and Christian Louboutin shoes), Nate Parker (in Brioni) – and writer/director Nicholas Jarecki on the red carpet.
Arbitrage, which is about a troubled hedge fund magnate desperate to complete the sale of his trading empire who makes an error that forces him to turn to an unlikely person for help, hits theaters on September 14.
FYI: Zac is wearing head-to-toe AllSaints. Brit is wearing a Jonathan Saunders dress. The event was sponsored by The Wall Street Journal and Piaget.
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Disney California Adventure park's Grizzly Peak Recreation Area and Airfield have been reset from the Nineties extreme sports era to the vintage time period of the early Sixties. This makes it contemporaneous with Disney's True-Life Adventures films, Humphrey the Bear shorts, and the Golden Age of the Great American Road Trip that brought so many visitors to the National Parks along the newly christened Interstate Highway system.
One could do worse to capture a feel for the period than to watch the True-Life films and Humphrey shorts, as well as Disney's later animal features like Yellowstone Cubs (some of which are specifically referenced in Grizzly Peak as films being shown in the late-night ranger program). Nevertheless, there is a wealth of available material out there, above and beyond one's old family photos. For example, the following Vacation Land U.S.A. program presented by the Ford Motor Company features Yellowstone circa the late Fifties.
Castle Films presents this 1965 short on Grand Teton Country, featuring Pioneer Days at Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.
The next travelogue is of Glacier National Park around the early Sixties, this time presented by Great Northern Railway. Clearly they are keen to have guests at their chain of rustic lodges sprinkled throughout the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, reached by a ride on a streamlined Great Northern train. But at this time, railway travel was steadily dying out to highway travel.
Here is another take on Glacier National Park in another mid-century travelogue from Great Northern Railway.
This silent film produced by Castle makes a nice virtual tour of the "Grand Loop" through Bryce Canyon, Zion, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon via Utah Parks Company tour bus. Passengers would disembark the Union Pacific Railway at Cedar City, Utah, stay a night in one of the Hotel El Escalante's 23 rooms, and then hop on the subsidiary company's bus for a round trip through each of the region's great chasms.
The following film from 1957 is a promotional film for the Pacific Northwest in general, but pays more than ample attention to Olympic, Mount Rainier and Crater Lake National Parks, and Mount Hood National Forest. The volcanic mountains that shape the geography of this region also shape human life there, from industry to recreation.
More specific than just the National Parks, Grizzly Peak is meant to invoke the Sierra mountains and its parks: Yosemite, Sequoia, and King's Canyon. The following vintage film from the Fifties features Yosemite and is light on footage of the tourists themselves, which isn't so bad.
Of course it's always fun to see how the National Parks Service promoted themselves. There are no scenes of happy tourists in the following video produced by the NPS, but there is lots of vintage footage, some hilariously overzealous narration, and an insight into how Americans perceived their national story in the Fifties.


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This new Rexener product is a lifesaver when your battery dies. Regardless of whether your means of travel is a car, large van, boat, four wheeler, snow mobile or motor cycle, this conveniently sized and powerful booster charger gives you peace of mind during your trip.
Its 18,000 mAh lithium polymer battery will not soon wear out. With a single charge, a car can be jump started two dozen times, and smaller rides even more often. The clever electronics and carefully protected and generously dimensioned cables ensure safety during jump start situations.
Rexener can also be used as a power bank for most portable consumer electronics. Its diverse connectors include USB, 12V and 19V outlets. They allow the booster to be used as a power source to Android and Apple devices and, with the help of the included adapters, to 16 different makes of portable computers.
Powerful engine booster and power bank, 18 Ah lithium polymer battery
The small, modern and efficient Rexener booster charger has the power to jump start even larger engines. Its clever electronics give protection against faulty coupling and shields the vehicle's electric system from potentially harmful voltage fluctuations and spikes.
Rexener's 18,000 mAh lithium polymer battery is packed in a sturdy case. Thanks to the battery type and case structure, Rexener is not easily damaged. The frame structure protects the device's charging and power outlets. The booster's 12V outlet is protected by a separate rubber cover.
Rexener's booster power is 300 A under constant stress, and momentarily it can reach up to 600 A. The 600 A jump start power is in practice sufficient for all 12 V starter motors, including large V8 diesels. The capacity of the booster's 25 cm long, 8.35 mm2 thick cables is sufficient to run a 3.5 kW starter motor.
The silicone casing of the booster's flexible, high-quality electric conductors can withstand a temperature of 200 °C. The conductors' clamps are thoroughly protected, reducing the risk of short circuit. The clamp's conductor joints are both tinned and crimped, and the jaws are connected with a six (6) mm2 electric wire. Electricity is transferred efficiently from both jaws of the clamp into the dead
Rexener's capacity
- approx. 20–30 car jump starts
- 4–6 hours of laptop use
- 5–12 mobile phone/tablet charges, depending on the capacity of the device's battery
Recharging Rexener and the lifetime of the charge
- complete recharging from empty to full charge takes about six (6) hours
- viable charge level will keep for 6–12 months; the manufacturer recommends that the device is recharged every three (3) months
Power bank
Rexener's power bank feature utilises the charge of the device's 18 Ah battery. Its various outlets allow Rexener to be used as a power source to most phones, portable computers, tablets and other terminal devices on the market.
Rexener's two USB outlets and the included Micro-USB connector, Apple Lightning and Apple 30-pin outlets allow you to charge practically all modern mobile phones and tables.
The package also includes separate 19 V and 3.5 A power outlets for charging portable computers. The sales package includes adapters for the following makes of computers: Acer, Asus, Benq, Compaq, Dell, Delta, Fujitsu, HP, IBM, Lenovo, Liteon, MSI, NEC, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba.
Rexener as a power source to 12 V devices
Rexener power bank can be used as a power source for almost all 12 V vehicle accessories that have a maximum nominal output of 120 W. A standard 12 V plug (cigarette lighter plug) is included in the package and can be used for connecting electric accessories.


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Companies like Google, (s GOOG), Cisco (s CSCO) and Microsoft (s MSFT) all have been working on bringing voice and video chat to the browser, with no downloads necessary. These efforts are commonly known as WebRTC. But what does WebRTC actually do, and how does it work?
There's likely no one who could explain this better than Cisco's Cullen Jennings, who co-chairs the Internet Engineering Task Force's WebRTC working group. Jennings recently posted an introductory presentation about WebRTC on Vimeo, and you should watch it if you want to know what people are talking about when they're saying WebRTC:
RTCWeb Explained from Cullen Jennings on Vimeo.
Two things are worth noting: First of all, Jennings actually does a really good job at breaking down the complex technology behind these efforts. And secondly, he's trying really hard to steer clear of some of the politics in this space…
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Lisa Gonzalez is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC). She is responsible for the strategic direction of HARC and its research programs which are designed to facilitate sustainable management of air, energy and water resources. She served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of HARC from 2012-2016, overseeing the implementation of HARC's 5-year strategic plan, development of HARC's communication strategy, a reorganization of administrative operations and the design and construction of HARC's new green headquarters. In addition to leading HARC, Ms. Gonzalez is active in research focused on the analysis and dissemination of data concerning the health and productivity of Texas Gulf Coast bays, estuaries and watersheds. Her expertise includes analysis of coastal monitoring data sets and the development of indicators and outreach products describing coastal fish and wildlife populations, invasive species, coastal habitats, water quality, freshwater inflows, seafood safety and climate change.
Ms. Gonzalez joined HARC in 2002 and regularly manages and contributes to research projects, including the Galveston Bay Report Card and an assessment of wetland permitting and mitigation activities in the Houston-Galveston region. She co-edited the second and third editions of the State of the Bay: A Characterization of the Galveston Bay Ecosystem published in 2002 and 2011, respectively. She also created The Quiet Invasion field guide series, a publication describing invasive plants and animals of the Galveston Bay region. Other past work includes the development of invasive species risk assessments, stakeholder-driven initiatives concerning ecosystem services and freshwater inflows, as well as the development of online data tools and applications.
Ms. Gonzalez holds a Master of Science in Environmental Management from the University of Houston – Clear Lake and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Fisheries from Texas A&M University at Galveston. Before joining HARC, she worked at the Institute of Marine Life Sciences at Texas A&M University at Galveston and then worked at UHCL's Environmental Institute of Houston. Ms. Gonzalez stays active in the larger scientific community through participation in the Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation and the American Fisheries Society. She is Vice Chair of the Gulf and South Atlantic Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species; serves on the Monitoring and Research Subcommittee and the Invasive Species Working Group of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's Galveston Bay Estuary Program; and the Technical Advisory Committee for the Texas General Land Office. Ms. Gonzalez also serves in an advisory capacity to other nonprofit organizations including, the Advisory Council of the Galveston Bay Foundation, the Houston Wilderness Regional Conservation Plan Science Task Force and the Advisory Board of the Bayou Preservation Association.


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Troubled Waters
How Mine Waste Dumping is Poisoning Our Oceans, Rivers, and Lakes
Published: February 28, 2012
By: EARTHWORKS and MiningWatch Canada
Troubled Waters: How Mine Waste Dumping is Poisoning Our Ocean, Rivers, and Lakes is a new investigative report from Earthworks and MiningWatch Canada that documents how mining companies are using the world's waterways as dumping grounds for their toxic mine wastes.
These mine wastes, or tailings, can contain up to three dozen dangerous chemicals, including arsenic, lead, mercury, and cyanide.
Each year, mining companies dump over 180 million tonnes of these hazardous mine wastes into rivers, oceans, and lakes - that's more than 1.5 times the amount of waste that US cities send to landfills each year.
The Troubled Waters report examines the impacts of ten corporations' waste dumping practices in water bodies in 11 regions around the world, including those in Papua New Guinea, Turkey, Canada, Indonesia, United States, and Norway.
The report calls on mining companies to stop using our oceans, rivers, and lakes as dumping grounds for their toxic wastes. The report recommends additional steps that must be taken by mining companies to protect people and ecosystems from irresponsible aquatic waste disposal, including dry stacking and backfill, where safe, and adopting measures to produce less waste.
For More Information
- Press release
- Full report
- Executive Summary
- Fact sheet
- Map of waters in the report
- Major mining companies mentioned in the report, and the waters they threaten
- Print-ready photos from the report
Payal Sampat, Earthworks, 202-887-1872 x110
Ramsey Hart, MiningWatch Canada, 613-569-3439
Map of mines dumping wastes in water
View Bodies of Water Most Threatened By Dumping in a larger map
Major mining companies dumping mining waste in water
Otomina and Ajkwa Rivers, West Papua, Indonesia
To view high resolution versions and/or download, click any individual image.
Tagged with: gold, submarine tailings disposal, mining waste, tailings, mining watch canada, copper, std


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Free Kingdom Shennanigans
Free Kingdom – It has been an eventful week as the contest heats up, one prospective duke has been knocked out and replaced by an unknown up and comer. Violet Winterborne still has a 97% chance at total victory in this election and as an independent and legitimate news source we are not at all being compensated by the Winterborne campaign.
But interestingly there has been a warming in the Kingdom's social circles.
Some would say the banter has become almost flirtatious. Should Phyllain worry that another suitor awaits contest for the queen's affections? Is it true what they say about Maulvorn's bad comb over? We at the Elyrian Examiner will keep you posted.


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SLU Community Engagement Inventory
Data based on information submitted by members of the SLU community, summer 2015.
Data based on information submitted by members of the SLU community, summer 2015.
The SLU Community Engagement inventory aims to provide a centralized repository for faculty, staff and student projects in the St. Louis region. This project is a direct response to SLU's 2014-15 Strategic Planning process, which identified a need to develop a clearinghouse for programs and initiatives "to track both opportunities identified by the community and SLU, and joint programmatic activities underway in the community." Accordingly, this inventory aims to provide a comprehensive list of SLU initiatives and their respective community partners active as of August, 2014.
The Carnegie Foundation defines community engagement as "collaboration between institutions of higher education and their larger communities for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity."
Community engagement at SLU, while sharing the Carnegie Foundation definition, has another level of depth, as SLU activities are inspired and guided by the university's mission statement, "the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of God and for the service of humanity." The words of St. Ignatius of Loyola encourage us to "find God in all things," and this is embodied in the wide range of disciplines and practices in which truth is pursued at SLU. As St. Irenaeus famously put it, "the glory of God is the human person fully alive." While always seeking the Magis, this inventory shows the many ways in which Saint Louis University is living out its mission, seeking greater human flourishing in communion with many partners throughout the St. Louis region.
If you have any questions, or would like to submit a project to be included in the database, please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Acknowledgments - the following people have been essential in the creation of the Community Engagement Inventory: Alexandra Barrett, Nebu Kolenchery, David Hakanson, Mark Rimar, Louis Xu, Bryan Sokol, James Kimmey, Peg Weathers, Steven Sanchez, David Sailer, Nancy Solomon, Keith Hacke, Jae Teuk Chin and Sarah Coffin.


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Historical Cases
Below are a few selected cases. We have not listed all of the individuals with disabilities we have represented.
Parrales et al. v. Dudek, 2015 WL 13373978 (N.D. Fla. 2015). Five individuals with disabilities challenged the State's implementation of the Long-Term Care Medicaid Waiver program by private managed care organizations, which were arbitrarily denying needed services in the community. In a mediated settlement, the State agreed to: 1) adopt rules setting out requirements for coverage of long-term care services; 2) adopt new assessment procedure that takes into account availability, willingness and ability of voluntary caregivers; 3) change health plan member handbooks to clarify enrollee rights and how to file consumer complaints; 4) train health plans, hearing officers, state staff and others on the new requirements; and 5) implement new monitoring and evaluation to assure quality and sufficiency of services to ensure people can remain safely in the community. This will impact more than 94,000 enrollees in all six health plans now operating in Florida to provide Medicaid services through the Long-Term Care Program. Co-Counsel: Nancy E. Wright & Disability Rights Florida.
Moreland et al. v. Palmer (N.D. Fla. 2013). In a statewide class action, persons with developmental disabilities challenged the adequacy of notices being used to reduce services in a new Medicaid Waiver program - the iBudget program. A mediated settlement resulted in: 1) cessation of arbitrary reductions of services; 2) reinstatement of millions of dollars in benefits for settlement class, impacting thousands of people; 3) policy changes to ensure notice is sent to both the person and his/her legal representative; and 4) policy changes to provide notices in English and in the person's primary language. Co-Counsel: Nancy E. Wright.
Long et al. v. Benson et al., 2008 WL 4571903 (granting preliminary injunction), 2008 WL 4571904 (certifying class) (N.D. Fla., J. Hinkle 2008), 383 Fed. Appx. 930 (11th Cir. 2010) (affirming preliminary injunction). Statewide class action challenged the State's lack of services in the community for Medicaid nursing home residents who wanted to live in the community. Claim was under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act which require states to provide services in the most integrated setting appropriate for the individual. A mediated settlement established a statewide Medicaid nursing home transition program that provides funding for people in nursing homes to receive services in the community. Approximately 8,500 people with disabilities in nursing homes each year want to move into the community with appropriate services. The Legislature authorized $27 million for the transition program in 2009-10, which later was permanently funded, which has saved taxpayers millions of dollars as it is less expensive to serve to provide services in the community than it is institutions. Co-Counsel: Steve Gold, AARP Foundation Litigation & National Health Law Program.
London, et al., v. Agwunobi & Johnson (N.D. Fla., R. Hinkle 2007). Individuals with developmental disabilities challenged a new state statutory cap on personal care assistance (PCA) under due process and the Medicaid Act. The Florida Legislature amended the statute to eliminate an outright cap on PCA for adults in community settings. PCA for children was transferred to the state Medicaid program to avoid the Medicaid waiver service limitations and to comply with the Medicaid Act's mandates under Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT). Plaintiffs then voluntarily dismissed the case. Co-counsel: Florida Legal Services, Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities & National Health Law Program.
Dubois v. Calamas & Francois (N.D. Fla. 2006). Statewide class action challenging State's administration and waiting list for the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Medicaid Waiver Program. Developed new Handbook and Operating Procedures on freedom of choice and due process rights. Additional funding to expand the Program by a minimum of 200 slots over 3 years. Co-counsel: Legal Advocacy Center of Central Florida & National Health Law Program.
Sosa, et al., v. Agency for Health Care Admin. (Fla. Div. of Admin. Hrgs, C. Arrington 2008) Sosa challenged a proposed agency rule that would have limited personal care assistance to 300 hours per month, regardless of medical need. We settled the case, and AHCA amended the proposed rule to eliminate the 300 hour limit. Co-counsel: Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities.
Canupp, et al. v. Liberty Behavioral Health Corp. (M.D. Fla., J. Covington 2004). This class action challenged the lack of an effective treatment regimen and adequate mental health care at the Florida Civil Commitment Center (FCCC). Approximately 450 men are currently detained at FCCC, with more arriving every day, under Florida's Jimmy Ryce Act. The State's failure to provide constitutionally adequate treatment makes their confinement essentially a life sentence. The Court certified the case as a class and created two sub-classes. A mediated settlement was reached. The Department of Children and Families did not agree to an enforceable settlement, but promised the following in a written settlement plan: improvements to the oversight and staffing of the inpatient mental health unit, the creation of policies addressing the screening and referral process for the use of anti-androgens, comprehensive discharge planning for Phase IV residents, improvements to the special track of treatment, and improved training for clinical staff and TST housing staff. The settlement plan explains what the Defendant will do to address each issue, when the improvements will happen, and who is responsible for making sure the improvements occur. Co-Counsel: Florida Institutional Legal Services.
Parker v. King-Shaw, Jr. & Kearney (N.D. Fla., J. Hinkle 1999). We represented an individual who became a quadriplegic after a diving accident and medically needed a ventilator to breathe and a personal care attendant. The State's Medicaid policy only provided the ventilator services and a personal care attendant in a nursing home or hospital, but not in a home. We challenged this policy through a preliminary injunction request alleging violations of the federal Medicaid Act and the Americans With Disabilities Act. After a status conference, the parties settled and the State agreed to provide all needed services in the home. The State subsequently provided the services as part of its Medicaid Home and Community Based Services waiver program for individuals with brain and spinal cord injuries. Co-counsel: Florida Legal Services & Northwest Florida Legal Services.
Armstead v. Coler (M.D. Fla.1996). This class action was originally brought by Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA) challenging the State of Florida's practice of housing persons with developmental disabilities at Northeast Florida State Hospital at Macclenny, a facility for persons with mental illness. We entered our appearance in 1996 to monitor the implementation of the Compliance Plan, which includes provisions for the care and treatment of class members at NEFSH, appropriate discharges from NEFSH, and appropriate community services after discharge.
Bridges v. Sandstrom (S.D. Fla., J. Hoeveler). We participated as amicus curiae in a long-standing suit challenging the treatment of persons with mental illness (often homeless persons) in the Dade County jail system. Our nationally recognized experts prepared a short-term plan which was adopted by the Court and implemented by Defendant Dade County to improve conditions. $945,000 was allocated for implementation of the expert's short-term plan. An additional $350,000 was allocated for a total increase in staff which more than doubled existing staff. Additionally, defendants completed necessary renovations on the floor that housed many of our clients. Defendants approved the most significant recommendation of our expert on diversion, which will steer homeless persons with mental illness away from the jail to housing in the community and assist them to negotiate the criminal system. Co-counsel: Advocacy Center for Persons With Disabilities.
Sanbourne v. Bush, Case No. 89-6283-Civ-Nesbitt (S.D. Fla., J. Nesbitt), originally filed as Gonzalez v. Martinez; summary judgment denial reported at 756 F.Supp. 1533 (S.D. Fla. 1991). Class action involving the care and treatment of persons with mental illness confined to South Florida State Hospital (SFSH) and living in the South Florida community. The complaint alleged that the residents did not receive minimally adequate care at SFSH, and that the conditions at SFSH were physically and emotionally debilitating, causing the deterioration rather than the rehabilitation of the patients placed there. Specifically, individuals had a complete lack both of privacy and of control over the most basic and routine aspects of life, including routine group nakedness, a failure to provide personal clothing for patients, instead of ill-fitting, soiled "communal" clothing, inadequate dental care, and abusive staff. The case originally settled in 1993, with the State agreeing to correct the deficiencies at SFSH and to seek funding to improve the mental health services available in the community. After several suspicious deaths at SFSH, motions for contempt were brought on medical and treatment issues. The final settlement approved in 1999 required defendants to hire an independent consultant/monitor for a period of six months, conduct independent reviews of deaths until February 28, 2000, and provide SLC with documents which permitted the monitoring of conditions at the institution. Co-counsel: Advocacy Center for Persons With Disabilities.
Van Swearingen v. Florida Health & Rehab. Services (Fla. Div. Admin. Hrgs. 1991). Represented client with Prader-Willi Syndrome, a rare debilitating genetic disorder which manifests in an uncontrollable and continual desire to eat. Client's condition had deteriorated to a crisis, life-threatening situation. We filed an administrative proceeding to require Florida Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services (HRS) to place him in an appropriate group home as he had been on a waiting list for about 7 years. HRS offered a settlement placement on the day we deposed the District XI Developmental Services Program Administrator. Our expert found the offered placement to be physically and programmatically highly inappropriate, so no settlement was reached. On the eve of trial, agreement reached for HRS to open a new group home specifically for persons with Prader-Willi Syndrome operated by United Cerebral Palsy. Co-counsel: Advocacy Center for Persons With Disabilities.
S.H. v. Edwards, 886 F.2d 292 (11th Cir. 1989) (en banc). Represented amicus curiae National Association of Protection & Advocacy Systems (P&As) and all former Fifth Circuit P&A's in case involving the issue of the right to habilitation of a class of individuals with developmental disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
LeClair v. Williams (N.D. Fla. 1983). Trading wrongful death damages against the State on behalf of one person to obtain policy reform that protected hundreds of thousands of people with disabilities in the future is a classic example of SLC's innovative legal advocacy. A woman with severe disabilities died from a lithium overdose during an experimental drug treatment program at a Gainesville institution for persons with developmental disabilities. To prevent more unnecessary deaths, SLC filed a lawsuit that changed policy, resulting in a rule regarding the proper administration of psychotropic drugs that applied to all state institutions.
State v. Kinner, 382 So. 2d 756 (Fla. 2d DCA 1980), rev'd, 398 So. 2d 1360 (Fla. 1981), reported in 4 ABA Mental Disab. L. Rptr. 324 (1980). At the request of the Florida Second District Court of Appeal, represented a class of developmentally disabled persons as amicus curiae in a case which challenged the constitutionality of Florida's statutory provision allowing for involuntary commitment of developmentally disabled persons to residential facilities. After the DCA found the provision unconstitutional, the Legislature amended the statute in a manner consistent with the position argued in the brief. Co-counsel: Governor's Commission on Advocacy for Persons with Developmental Disabilities.
Florida Ass'n for Retarded Citizens v. Martinez, Case No. 79-418-Orl-Civ-18 (M.D. Fla., JJ. Young, Kovachevich & Sharp). Major decrees entered in Oct. 1982, June 1985, June 1986 & Nov. 1989; significant orders reported or summarized in 7 ABA Mental Disab. L. Rptr. 464-65 (1983); 7 ABA Mental Disab. L. Rptr. 57-62 (1983); 3 ABA Mental Disab. L. Rptr. 406-07 (1979). Florida Ass'n of Retarded Persons, Inc., v. Bush, 246 F.3d 1296 (11th Cir. 2001). We served as co-counsel in trial proceedings (retained by court appointed guardian ad litem to represent class) and as lead counsel on enforcement and compliance. In 1982, an injunction required phase down and ultimate closure of institution with concurrent development of a new system of residential settings for class members in their home communities. This was the first case in the United States to result in the judicially directed final closure of an institution for citizens with developmental disabilities. The new system of homes was required to be licensed under the federal "Intermediate Care Facility/Mentally Retarded." Prior to transfer to the new community facilities, class members were to be comprehensively assessed and provided physical therapy services, including new adaptive positioning devices to correct for progressive deformity due to historical absence of appropriate physical management. The injunction also required comprehensive assessment of class members being fed by tubes. The institution was obligated to restore normal eating whenever appropriate and to reduce dependence on artificial feeding. Subsequent court orders required outside independent evaluations by a court ordered nutritional management team. Court-appointed professional treatment teams implemented the physical and nutritional management requirements, and created a fabrication shop for the positioning devices because there was no other source for the devices.


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John, let me know when you're ready for our dialog to begin. What if we have tecnical contributions by the "hands" and marketing and policy contributions by the "hearts"? Everyone will be the "minds". Continuing conversation on the issue why to keep existing windows is important. Arriving home and reading the NY Times article from an online link was great. Seeing the headline for the Summit coupled with disposable window advertising was disappointing:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/28/garde ... ted=2&_r=1
I had no idea that corporate descendants of Julius Rosenwald might choose to assert that disposable windows would lower a dwellings energy bills by 30%. What a sad erosion of previously well earned honor.
Again my thanks to you and the "Go5" for beginning this narrative.
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Day 7 - Your idea of your dream wedding (or if you are married, what was your wedding like)
I am...have been married but honestly it was nowhere near my dream wedding. It small and near a beach...not on it. It was in the fall but felt like summer.
My dream wedding would be in the fall. The color scheme would consist of purple and orange. They are a great color combination and resemble fall perfectly.
My dream wedding would be in the fall. The color scheme would consist of purple and orange. They are a great color combination and resemble fall perfectly.
It would be super cute for the bridesmaids....even myself to wear boots but it isn't something that has to be done. Especially if the groom isn't into the idea.
The bouquets would be gorgeous with both purple and orange flowers in them. Maybe orange roses with purple lily's.
Center pieces could consist of twigs/branches with some beading hanging from them or even flowers on them. Maybe even wine glasses upside down with a flower under neath and a candle on top. What cute ideas.
I am unsure on the dress but I know I would love for it to be strapless or have one shoulder and a gorgeous train. October in Texas is always unpredictable but I don't want to be hot or uncomfortable. I also would love a sash/ribbon on my dress in either purple or orange.
Even just a simple wedding cake but still elegant and big enough to feed everyone. Then again, let's be realistic....not everyone eats a piece of cake.
An outdoor wedding would be great if the weather agreed. Especially if you can smell the crisp fall leaves in the air and the temps are just right. Instead of rose petals down aisle or an aisle runner. It would be fun to have pumpkins lining each chair aisle with maybe BIG orange/purple balloons tied to them. Or even vintage lanterns next to each aisle.
Maybe even do a candy/sweets bar and have like fall colored candy as well as other sweets.
Maybe even have the reception in a barn or something similar with like paper lanterns and candles everywhere. Let's just hope we don't burn the place down!
The bridesmaids in either purple or orange...or even a mix of both and even the groom/groomsmen wearing orange/purple ties/vests.
I am sure there are many details I am missing but that is gist of my dream wedding. I want it to be big. Big to me is anything close to 100 guests and at least 3-5 bridesmaids/groomsmen. My wedding only consisted of my in laws and a ring bearer and my brother. I want to be able to do the bouquet/garter toss, toasts, dancing, etc. And I would love for the groom to be involved in a lot of the decision making. It is his day too and I want his opinions and we can compromise!


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We had a great day at the University of Washington! It was so fun, plus we happened to run in to Harry the Husky and got our group picture with him! He was a great sport and fun for the kids to meet him. Our first stop at the MILLS lab was definitely a highlight and something many of them want to go back and visit again when they have more time to stay. STEM field trip? We then had an admissions presentation and concluded with a tour of the beautiful campus. It was perfect fall weather. Submitted by Kari Petersen
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Kyrgyz national attempts to smuggle 140 parrots from Ukraine to Russia
Bishkek (AKIpress) A Kyrgyzstani citizen was detained on Russian border while trying to smuggle 140 parrots from Ukraine to Russia on his car's trunk, Rosselkhoznadzor said. Import of live birds to Russia is impossible without the official permission of Rosselkhoznadzor, which issues documents confirming compliance with veterinary and sanitary requirements. The man was detained at the Nehoteevka international checkpoint. Rosselkhoznadzor inspector decided to return the birds to the neighboring territory.
That's it! 140 parrots on the car's trunk. We're guessing they weren't Blue and Gold macaw parrots like the accompanying photo suggests, or the crate would be about a half mile tall.
And why were the parrots on the trunk? And not, say, in the car? It is winter over there, so how were the parrots even alive? And can we call the guy a smuggler while driving a car with 140 parrots sitting on the friggin' trunk? Presumably in a box or crate? Presumably very noisy?
So the parrots were returned to the neighboring territory. Were they just released and shooed off? What happened to the parrots? What happened to the smuggler? How did this writer ever get a job writing news stories?


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DetailsAnother rare tea here at the Hebridean Tea Store. This time it is a black tea Sencha. Usually you only find Sencha as a green tea, this one here has been fermented and is now a black tea. You will still be able the typical shape of a Sencha leaf. The taste is simply amazing. The tea is characterized by a finely tangy roasted touch, but remains a mild and extremely pleasant black tea. This speciality comes from the Chinese province of Zhejiang
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Blends by Orly Challah Mix has enough oat flour content so you can wash and say the Birchat HaMotzi on your challah bread. In fact, our gluten free challah mix is certified Birchat Hamotzi by Rabbi Chaim Weissmandl. However, in order to say Birchat Hamazon (the Grace After Meals), the flour mix needs to be more than 51% oats content. After a few baking trials, I came up with a new delicious recipe for gluten free oat challah. I was afraid that with a dominating proportion of oats, the bread would be dry and bitter tasting. Boy was I wrong! This oat bread has a nutty/buttery flavor and a healthy whole wheat like texture (I love whole wheat bread)! Grab a bag of Blends by Orly Challah Mix and follow the steps in my recipe below to make challah bread for Shabbat that is over 51% oats so you can say Birchat Hamazon!
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Orly's Gluten Free Oat Challah Bread
Recipe makes 4 braided Challah Loaves
1 bag Blends by Orly Challah Mix
Add to the Challah Mix:
383g (2 2/3 cups) oat flour
24g (4 tsp) salt
102g (1/2 cup) sugar
4g (1 tsp) baking powder
14g (2 packets) yeast
100g (1/2 cup) oil
200g eggs (4 large eggs)
72g egg yolks (3 egg yolks)
460g (2 cups) luke-warm water
Heat: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Cover a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Mix: In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine yeast, oil, eggs, yolks and luke-warm water. Let sit for about 3 minutes.
In a separate bowl, mix together Blends by Orly challah mix and the additional oat flour, salt, sugar and baking powder. Add the dry mixture into the mixing bowl and mix on medium speed for 3 minutes. The dough should feel soft and slightly sticky.
For Rolls: Scoop up some dough with a large ice cream scoop and wipe on the side of the bowl to flatten. Release dough directly onto a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Shape and Proof: Turn the dough out onto a surface floured with Manhattan Blend or rice flour. Divide dough into three equally sized parts. Sprinkle flour on top of the dough to prevent it from sticking to your hands. Carefully roll each portion into three long ropes. Place each rope parallel to each other on the pan. Pinch the top ends together to stick and braid the dough into a plaited loaf. Let sit in a warm and moist area (oven set to 100 degrees Fahrenheit) for 45 min to let the dough rise.
Bake: Egg wash the top of the risen challahs with a lightly beaten egg and bake the the challah for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until the color is a golden brown and the outside is crispy.


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Many workers in Ohio feel stress on the job, which can turn into relationship difficulties. When the career-oriented website Zippia examined U.S. Census data, it looked for the occupations with the highest divorce rates by age 30. Military jobs took three spots in the top 10 careers most associated with divorce. People working as first-line enlisted military supervisors had the highest divorce rate at 30 percent.
Unsurprisingly, deployments strain military marriages. A breakdown of divorce rates measured by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch showed that the under-30 divorce rate for people in the U.S. Navy was 12.52 percent. Marines experienced a rate of 8.9 percent, and marriages among Army personnel ended at a similar rate of 8.48 percent. The Air Force had the highest divorce level at 14.6 percent.
Coming home, however, does not always solve marital problems. The post-traumatic stress and depression prevalent among veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan impact marriages. The demands of military careers even among service members who do not deploy overseas contribute to divorces as well. According to Military.com, military marriages do not always overcome issues such as young marriage and frequent relocations.
A person who wants to know more about ending a marriage could talk to an attorney to learn how state laws may guide the terms of the divorce. For members of the armed services, an attorney could inform the person about the federal laws that guide the division of military benefits. Legal advice could help a person understand parental rights and the financial effects of certain choices. An attorney might also act as the person's representative during negotiations with the ex-partner to shield the person from emotions. Throughout the process, an attorney could also prepare court filings.


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Nestled in the picturesque lower reaches of the Himalayas, and bordered by the Sutlej River to its southwest, Sri Anandpur Sahib, is one of the foremost sacred religious sites of the Sikhs and is located just 80 kms from Chandigarh. It has a number of historic Gurudwaras associated with the lives of the Ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji who founded Sri Anandpur Sahib in 1665 and the Tenth Guru of the Sikhs, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who founded the Khalsa panth on Baisakhi 1699 at Sri Anandpur Sahib.
Guru Gobind Singh chose the Holi festival in 1701 as an appropriate occasion to check the military preparedness of the fledging Khalsa army and named this festival as 'Holla Mohalla'. He used to celebrate this fair at the fort of Holgarh in Sri Anandpur Sahib. Pilgrims and visitors from all over the Punjab start converging at Sri Anandpur Sahib from a week before Holi. Mohalla celebrations kick off two days before Holi, with martial arts displays as traditional Nihang warriors and Nihang Horsemen on beautifully decorated horses display their skills at the Mohalla stadium. And it ends on the day after Holi when the Mohalla or traditional sports day of the Nihang dals is celebrated.
At Holla Mohalla all night divans are observed with traditional Thadi Jathas singing ballads of the heroic deeds of Martyrs of the Sikh faith who gave countless sacrifices to ensure freedom. At the fair one can observe at close quarters the tradition of 'Langar' or the Community kitchen. All are welcome irrespective of caste, creed, religion or station in life. This tradition of sharing ones bounty with strangers is integral to Sikh philosophy, enduring traditions and hospitality. Almost 5 million visitors are fed free meals at langars all over the town during the Holla Mohalla festival.
Holla Mohalla has grown into a huge fair and attracts people from all over the country and the world to participate or watch this festival of colour and gaiety at Sri Anandpur Sahib. It has been named as one of the 10 most colorful festivals of the world.
We, Aagman India Travel & Living, bring you during Holla Mohalla, a Luxury Tented accommodation with modern conveniences & comforts, installed in natural surroundings on the banks of the river Satluj.
Places to visit around Sri Anandpur Sahib
1Guru ka Lahore (10 km)
Guru ka Lahore known for the wedding of 10th Guru Gobind Singh with Mata Jito Ji is about 10kms away.
2Kiratpur Sahib (10 km)
Kiratpur Sahib about 10 km away, which is associated with most of the Sikh Gurus like Guru Nanak Dev, Guru Hargobind etc. The significance of this place for Sikhs is like 'Haridwar' for Hindus.
3Naina Devi (12 km)
The famous shrine of Naina Devi, where legend has it the Sage Vashistha Meditated & preformed the posterities & the Maharishi Balmiki is reported to have composed the great epic Ramayana. Considered as one of the fifty-one Shakti Peeths is situated about 12 kms away on a hill top in Bilaspur District of Himachal Pradesh.
4Golden temple
Amritsar where the Golden temple is situated, princely states such as Patiala, Kapurthala, Nabha & Nalagarh etc. are within easy driving distance.
5Bhakra Nangal dam (35 km)
Bhakra Nangal dam which is Asia's second highest dam and world's highest straight gravity concrete dam is 35 kms away. The Gobind Sagar (lake) which is the reservoir offers boating excursion in pristine water.
6Ropar (40 km)
Ropar a small town 40kms away is famous for its museum that houses the findings of Archeological Survey of India (ASI) and the historic Ropar town which is reported to be one of the oldest towns with a very advanced civilization similar to the 'Harappa and Mohenjodaro' Indus Valley Civilization and having traces of six civilizations.
7Tourist centers
Also other Tourist centers such as Dharamshala – Home to the Dalai Lama, Pragpur- a heritage Village, Taragarh Palace, Kullu & Manali, Shimla etc. are easily accessible by road and rail. Some cities are also connected with domestic airports ie: Gaggal for Dharamshala, Bunter for Kullu & Manali, Amritsar, Shimla & Chandigarh each have there own airport in close proximity to Anandpur Sahib
8Maharana Pratap Sagar-Lake (83 km)
The man made Maharana Pratap Sagar (Lake) is situated about 83 km away from Anandpur Sahib is a big sanctuary for a variety of migratory birds including Ducks from Siberia.


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Will this fish tank spill over?
A four-story, 5,500 gallon aquarium as planned by soccer star Thierry Henry, who is the latest in a line of millionaires installing extravagant fish tanks in their homes.
Holding 300 fish, this tank will cost almost $400,000 to build, according to the Daily Mail
This aquarium will be the latest and greatest among celebrities including Madonna, the Beckhams, and Cher.
Considering there are 151 million freshwater fish owned as pets in the U.S. alone, maybe this trend will spill over into the consumer mass market.
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Mr. Armstrong was appointed the District's General Manager October 8, 2015, Chief Financial Officer in October 2008 and was appointed the District's Treasurer in April 2010. Previously, he served as the District's Controller. He has been with the District since 1988 and was the Accounting Manager for ten years. Prior to working for the District, Mr. Armstrong held various accounting positions in private industry including a Fortune 100 company. Mr. Armstrong earned his undergraduate degree in accounting from California State University, Long Beach and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Redlands.
Assistant General Manager - Engineering and Operations - Eva Plajzer
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Ms. Eva Plajzer was appointed Assistant General Manager for Engineering and Operations. Ms. Plajzer oversees the Engineering and Operations divisions and is responsible for the District's engineering, operations, wastewater and maintenance functions. Ms. Plajzer joined the District in May 2016 with over 20 years of experience in the utility and engineering consulting business. Prior to joining the District, Ms. Plajzer spent 10 years working in various capacities for water and sewer public utility providers. Prior to joining the public utility sector, Ms. Plajzer worked as a consultant for a nationally recognized engineering firm specializing in providing engineering and planning services to numerous utilities across the United States. Ms. Plajzer holds a Professional Engineer's license in California and Virginia, and Treatment and Distribution Operator certifications from the California State Water Resources Control Board. She obtained her Bachelors of Civil Engineering from the University of California, Irvine and Masters of Engineering from University of California, Davis. Ms. Plajzer also holds a Masters degree in Public Administration from San Diego State University.
Assistant General Manager - CFO/Treasurer - Richard Aragon
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Richard Aragon is the Assistant General Manager - CFO/Treasurer of Rancho California Water District, where he oversees the District's Finance and Administration divisions, and manages the budget, debt, rate-setting, property management, and treasury functions.
Mr. Aragon joined the District as its Finance Manager in February of 2015 and was appointed Treasurer in October 2015. Mr. Aragon came to the District with 10 years of various finance, accounting, and auditing experience, specializing in water districts, special districts, and municipal governments. Most recently, he served as the Finance Director and Treasurer for a regional water wholesaler in Los Angeles and previously was responsible for overseeing accounting, financial reporting, and grants management for the North Slope Borough, a county municipality in Alaska. Mr. Aragon is a Certified Public Finance Officer with the Government Finance Officers Association, and earned his Bachelors of Science in Accounting from California Baptist University in Riverside, California.
Director of Administration - Jason Martin
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Jason Martin was appointed the District's Director of Administration in November 2015. He is responsible for overseeing the District's Customer Service, Information Technology, Administration and Water Use Efficiency functions. Previously, he served as the District's Information Technology and Customer Service Manager since 2006. Prior to joining RCWD, Mr. Martin was the Business Manager for a telecommunications construction firm and the Training, Project Management and Field Services Manager for an e-911 emergency response system vendor. Mr. Martin has a Bachelors degree in Management Information Systems from California State University, San Bernardino.
District Secretary - Kelli Garcia
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Ms. Garcia was appointed the District Secretary in July 2005. She has more than 10 years of administrative experience in the public sector. Ms. Garcia has been with the District since 1992, and has served in the capacity of Administrative Assistant in the Board Administration Department since 1999 and as Deputy District Secretary since 2002.
Director of Human Resources - Eileen Dienzo
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Eileen Dienzo started with the District in October 2011 and came with over 18 years of public sector human resources experience. Ms. Dienzo oversees the District's Human Resources Department. She directs and implements comprehensive human resources programs and services, handles employee relations, workers compensation, risk management, and safety management matters. Prior to joining RCWD, she worked for the City of Rialto Human Resources Department for 13 years, six of those years as the Human Resources Manager. Prior to Rialto, she worked at the City of Riverside for five years in the Human Resources Department. Ms. Dienzo has a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, San Bernardino in Public Administration and received her Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix.


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Celebrity Fit Tip – NBA player Bruce Bowen
Join Hollywood Physique Expert Eric the Trainer as he catches up with NBA player Bruce Bowen during the NBA All-Star weekend in New York. Bruce does a lot of community outreach to help feed the homeless and people in need of an extra hand. He shares his nutritional tips with Eric and the Celebrity Sweat team as a means to promote healthy lifestyles to others. Remember that healthy eating is an important aspect of your workout routine and lifestyle. Visit www.csweat.com for more tips!


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MDIA students are encouraged to apply for COMM 4023, Storytelling, Technology, and Digital Media in Theme Parks. This program examines media design and storytelling principles that are employed in the development of public attractions and amusement parks. Special emphasis is placed on the integration of different forms of media into one cohesive story experience. The program is a semester-long course which culminates in a week-long visit to Orlando for field study at the parks of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.
Past trips have included deluxe park tickets to all four Walt Disney World Parks, tickets to both Universal Studio Parks (including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter), and behind-the-scenes tours and classes in Walt Disney World. The travel dates for this year's course will be December 8, 2018 - December 16, 2018.
It is required that students attend an information session or meet with the director before applying to this program. Info Session Dates:
This program is open to seniors (at the time of the class) with 15 hours of COMS or ITS or JOUR or MDIA or VICO. Applications and GPA will be considered. A list of references is required.
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A profitable popcorn and popcorn supplies business is about more than supply and demand. It's about designing ways to entice new customers to engage with your products and to encourage existing customers to increase the frequency of their purchases.
Marketing is a tricky business discipline, especially for inexperienced entrepreneurs who possess more enthusiasm than expertise.
Customer loyalty isn't what it used to be. With cost concerns becoming more important to buyers, value messaging is rising to the fore as a strategic marketing priority.
It makes sense for popcorn and popcorn supplies businesses to participate in direct marketing. Direct mail has the advantage of delivering targeted messaging to qualified contacts within your company's market segment. Top-tier mailing list providers consistently deliver high impact and affordable lists to clients throughout the industry. Despite the added upfront expense, premium mailing lists are a smart investment if for no other reason than their ability to generate higher conversion rates.
Marketing Consultants
As a small business owner, it's tempting to think that you have what it takes to market your brand effectively. Maybe you do. But in our experience, there is no substitute for enlisting the services of a qualified marketing consultant. A good marketing firm will help clarify your popcorn and popcorn supplies business' most important brand characteristics. Your passion for your brand is admirable, but it can't compensate for the experience and expertise of someone who specializes in creating meaningful customer connections. As we continue to experience changes in the popcorn and popcorn supplies business arena, exposing your strategy to the influence of capable marketing professional should be a top priority.
Broadcast Advertising
Broadcast advertising has clearly taken some hits over the past couple of decades. The number of consumers who tune-in to local TV and radio has plummeted, and the industry has struggled to regain its footing. Broadcast advertising is down - but it's not out. Today's leading popcorn and popcorn supplies businesses are leveraging broadcast media to perform specific aspects of their marketing strategies. Best practices for the use of broadcast advertising require businesses to evaluate their target audience's listening or viewing patterns and then tailor their media purchases to specific media outlets rather than blanketing the geography with brand messaging. When marketing popcorn and popcorn supplies businesses, the target audience is almost always local or regional. For broader reach, you'll likely need to look beyond broadcast venues and explore other online and offline marketing vehicles.
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Flight 026. Two US dollars to travel around Asia. Bitcoins for the Polish airline LOT. Spotify on board at Virgin America. A new stylish entrant in the smart carry-on space. A service that finds you the best airline deals, unless you beat them. A new ranking tells which airlines treat passenger best when it comes for compensation. A farm at JFK. A mysterious Terminal 6 at LHR. The backstories of a pilot in Turkey through Instagram.
News of the week
Wishing well to Oscar Munoz
Alex & Paul's travels
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- Cello Aviation
- Boeing 767-300 | About BA | British Airways
BA and OneWorld to grow network?
- British Airways' Parent Wants Another Airline and Finnair Is the Best Target – Skift
- Ryanair in talks on first interlining deals with long-haul carriers | Reuters
Qantas to fly direct to Europe?
- Qantas Boeing 787s could fly from Dubai to European cities - Australian Business Traveller
- Qantas is considering nonstop flights between Australia and the UK
The future of London Heathrow
JetBlue farms potatoes at New York Kennedy
- JetBlue is Growing Potatoes at JFK Airport | Travel + Leisure
- JetBlue Opened a Potato Farm at JFK Airport -- NYMag
Hiroko Tabuchi's pictures of JFK TWA terminal
- Hiroko Tabuchi on Twitter: "Open House today at JFK's gorgeous TWA Flight Center, designed by Eero Saarinen, reopening soon as a hotel http://t.co/idbtQ8Jm3o"
- Hiroko Tabuchi on Twitter: "More shots from the TWA Flight Center open house today #OHNYwknd http://t.co/fIIqlDtMfq"
HKG delays third runway
Fly for 2 dollars around Asia!
LOT goes bitcoin
New websites to score flying deals
- Flystein
- Flystein saved me $1,100 in airline ticket costs and all they got was this lousy blog post
- Build Multi City & Stopover Flight Deals #QuestOrganizer
- Skyscanner 4.0 for iOS
- Online flight comparison site Skyscanner set to be valued at £1bn - Telegraph
- Fareness - Discover When & Where for Low Airfare
Virgin America introduces Spotify
- Virgin America And Spotify Team Up For Free Inflight Music Streaming | TechCrunch
- Virgin America Puts the 'Multi' in Multimedia with Spotify and the New York Times. | Virgin America
- Virgin America Partners With Spotify, New York Times
- Virgin on Spotify
Virgin America's A320 Inside View
Netflix in the air
- Netflix wants to dominate in-flight entertainment with a streaming service in airplanes - Tech News - Digital Spy
- Now Streaming Netflix - At 35,000 Feet: Virgin America Teams Up With Netflix To Offer Travelers Free WiFi Access To The World's Leading Internet TV Network | Virgin America
Wifi on the transatlantic route
- Icelandair's New In-Flight Wi-Fi Study Is a Thing of Beauty – Skift
- End of the inflight movie? Screens set to be axed from long-haul flights with carriers streaming content to passengers' phones and tablets | Daily Mail Online
Norwegian promises low prices to cross the Atlantic
The different perception about the passenger experience
- Southwest Airlines CEO Thinks Its Passenger Experience Is Just Fine – Skift
- United Airlines Acting CEO Rejects Notion It Has 'Lost' Its Frontline Employees – Skift
- Passengers Get What They Pay For Says IATA's Outgoing CEO – Skift
Compensation for delays
- Money Saving Expert UK Flight delay compensation
- AirHelp - Introducing the AirHelp Score: How one number can get you more from the Airlines! (US Version)
Expedia offers more plane data at booking
A new smart-carry (that we like)
Mandatory plane dashboard cams?
This PEgasus pilot has such a great Instagram account
- @elif737 on Instagram: "🙈Still easier than ironing 💪🏽😁 "RUNWAY 06 Wet, W 36020G31KT TSRA " Lovely Gust"
No, the LHR Concorde didn't dissapear
Airport of the week