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Saturday, May 22, 2010
Pagan Rites for Lesbian "Bishop"
These preparatory ceremonies seems to show the real confusion over what the American shoot of the Anglican Church actually believes. It certainly doesn't seem to believe in the uniqueness of Jesus Christ, in scripture or Tradition or in the efficacy of its own sacraments and prayers.
A friend, a former Anglican says, "I am not quite sure what Anglicans are supposed to believe in, everything can be fudged really, except, now, the belief in the ordination of women, that appears to be sole, undisputed belief of Anglicanism"
8 comments:
- Natasa said...
I wonder when they will stop pretending to be Christians.
- 22/5/10 11:49 am
- Michael Petek said...
The gates off hell will not prevail against the Church founded on Peter.
A church not founded on Peter doesn't have that guarantee.
- 22/5/10 12:26 pm
- Michael Petek said...
I've seen the video.
Isn't idolatry constitutive of canonical apostasy?
- 22/5/10 4:20 pm
Catholic ceremonies in Australia have for some years now, and for Pope John Paul II I believe, have indigenous smoking rites.
- 23/5/10 3:18 am
- Physiocrat said...
Oh dear, another "Lesbian" bishop. Isn't it time for the real bishop of Lesbos to assert his position?
The present incumbent is His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos III of Mytiline
- 23/5/10 6:51 am
- Physiocrat said...
" Catholic ceremonies in Australia have for some years now, and for Pope John Paul II I believe, have indigenous smoking rites."
We have those but after Mass. The PP's favourite is Camel.
- 23/5/10 2:24 pm
I heard that the Archbishop of Southwark's favourite saint was St Bruno.
- 23/5/10 10:23 pm
- nickbris said...
Why do we have to know that it's a Lesbian,I have never really known whether lesbianism is sinful or not but if it is a Mortal Sin then why should it be promoted by a Bishop of a Christian Sect?
This is the sort of thing that gets Fundamental Islamists hot under the collar and they are getting more and more convinced that all Christians must be Infidel to allow this nonsense.
Anglicanism was born under a false premise and will destroy itself.
- 25/5/10 6:06 pm


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- Sample interim and completed portfolios (please note that although it is not the responsibility of ITEC NE to undertake IV activity it is important that we see evidence in portfolios that are consistent with records in the learners training file).
A full 100% audit will only be undertaken if concerns have been identified either from the sample of other information e.g. high number of early leavers.
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Contracts will clearly state conditions for termination and recovery of SFA funding grants in case of non-delivery.
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However, charges may increase up to 20% if the level of support required is over and above our normal level of service, for example a new sub-contractor with no previous experience of delivering apprenticeships and/or accredited classroom courses could be charged at a higher level throughout their first year of sub-contracting with ITEC NE.
Payments are made to sub-contractors on or about the 15th of the month following a completed month of delivery, subject to the sub-contractor submitting an invoice for a payment level previously confirmed by ITEC NE.
ITEC NE reviews all of its policy annually in January; these changes are immediately communicated to the sub-contractor. However, no changes will be implemented throughout the contract which would impact on the sub-contractors capability to deliver the contractual targets.
ITEC NE's policy, including any modifications, is communicated to the sub-contractor prior to them signing the annual sub-contractors agreement.
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Board of Directors
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- Monitor the performance of sub-contractors.
Managing Director
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- Approve new applications from sub-contractors and agree annually the percentage of ITEC NE's SFA contract to be allocated to sub-contractors.
- Monitor the performance and quality of sub-contractors provision.
- Update sub-contractors of developments introduced within the sector, including requirements set out by SFA and OFSTED.
- Evaluate application from new sub-contractors and carry out due diligence.
- Annually draw up and agree contracts with new and existing sub-contractors.
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- Provide training and support to sub-contractors to enable them to efficiently and effectively deliver their education and training provision.
- Maintain records of meetings, observation and audits.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Sing Adoption Movie Review
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What were the foxes spelling during thier audition?ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Smkjimes - it was "Luck" - but I had the same question you had :)Delete
Just saw it with my kids. There are a couple of scenes that poke fun at Chinese speaking characters. Bothered me enough to talk to my kids about it during the movie. I imagine this would also be problematic for Chinese adoptees as well.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Christine - I think I know the scenes you're talking about, and I'm glad you were sensitive enough to talk to your kids about it. How was it for them?Delete
Our daughter had a pretty deep gut response to the flood destroying the theatre. As another challenging area.ReplyDeleteReplies
I hadn't thought of that, but it makes sense that a scene like that could be very hard for some kids who've experienced instability of housing, or other traumatic experiences and changes. Thanks for sharing your perspective!Delete


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The FT7 Series Pipe Mount wind sensor is designed for installation on top of a pipe or post. The sensor-connecting cable is run inside the pipe giving added lightning and environmental protection. The Pipe Mount system is made from materials designed to last for up to 25 years in a marine or offshore environment.
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The diagram below shows the installation on top of a wind turbine nacelle. Alignment of the pipe mount adapter allows the sensor to be repeatedly fitted and automatically aligned with the central axis of the turbine without error.
The Pipe Mount sensor is fitted to the pipe or post with the FT designed Pipe Mount Adapter (FT090). This helps to ensure a robust setup that completely protects the cable from the external environment.
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Correct alignment of the sensor is important for yaw control of the turbine. Failure to align the sensor will result in misalignment of the turbine which will affect the power curve. Use the sensor's datum marking for alignment with the turbine's centreline. Datum direction can also be offset in software by using the CF command. See the user manual for more details.
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In applications where the sensor is mounted at height and near to heavy machinery, such as on a wind turbine, the sensor may be exposed to high levels of electromagnetic interference from static discharges and nearby lightning strikes. The sensor incorporates robust protection circuitry to shield it against these effects, meaning it can survive undamaged even through lightning-induced surges in excess of 4kA 8/20μs.
The FT sensor is designed to survive indirect lightning strikes but, like any electrical equipment, it will not survive a direct strike. It is therefore essential that an appropriate lightning interceptor is installed with the sensor. The body of the sensor must be grounded along with the interceptor and grounding must be continuous through to the ground of the turbine or met mast on which the sensor is mounted. This is to ensure that the majority of the lightning current gets diverted away from the sensor.
The material of the mounting and lightning interceptor should ideally be made from high-grade aluminium, or if icing is unlikely to be an issue, the galvanised steel can be used as an alternative. Both of these materials have good conductive and anti-corrosion properties.
The sensor's cable should have its shielding terminated at both ends – 360° terminated at the computer/ datalogger end in the cabinet wall using in an EMC cable gland. Signal wires should then pass through surge protection devices which must be correctly rated as per the Installation Section of the User Manual.
All mating surfaces must be free of non-conductive coatings and corrosion in order to ensure minimum resistance to ground.
FT Technologies can provide a lightning installation checklist which is designed to help you with checking that your sensor and computer/datalogger are adequately protected against lightning strikes. Contact us to request this checklist. If more in-depth technical advice regarding lightning protection is required (other than that which is available in FT technical material), then we would recommend contacting Global Lightning Protection Services in Denmark.
The FT7 Series sensor requires a supply voltage of 12V-30V DC (24V DC). The power supply should be capable of supplying of 6A (max) if the heater is enabled, or 30mA if it is not. All electrical connections are made to the sensor via a multipole connector manufactured by Fischer or ODU. In the case of digital sensors, use cable side connectors with part numbers: SE104Z053-130/8.7 or SX2F1C-P05NJH9-0001. In the case of analogue sensors, use cable side connectors with part numbers: SS104Z129-1 or SX2F1C-P08NJH9-0001.
The pinout from the base of the Pipe Mount sensor is as follows:
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To get the best from your sensor in icing conditions, the heater should be enabled and set to 30°C. This will help to prevent icing and water condensing in the measurement cavity, thus maximising data availability. In addition, a constant body temperature is better for the longevity of the electronic components.
To adjust the heater the set point value can be adjusted using the HT command (refer to the user manual for more details) or alternatively by using our Acu-Test Packs.
If the default current limit of 4A proves insufficient then it can be raised in software to 6A (in model V22 and above) but you must ensure that your power supply and cable can support at least 6 Amps.
Always keep the sensor's internal filter enabled. Where the wind sensor is used for control purposes, always use filtered data. The sensor is dispatched with the internal filter enabled by default and set to a filter length of 1.6 seconds.
Status flag (error flag)
Analogue: The sensor indicates errors and out-of-range measurements by setting the current loops to levels outside of the normal 4-20mA range. It is important that your data logging equipment or control system can process this invalid data appropriately. See the manual for more details.
Digital: The sensor has an internal self-checking mechanism. It signals that a reading is invalid by setting an error flag character with in the wind velocity output message:
A value other than "0" here indicates an invalid reading was detected.
It is important that your data logging equipment or control system can process this invalid data appropriately. See the manual for more details.
Testing of sensors is best performed with our Acu-Test Pack, which allows you to connect the sensor to a PC via a USB cable and view wind speed and direction readings in real-time. The pack also allows you to change some settings such as heater set point temperature.
In the case of digital sensors, a serial emulator program (such as HyperTerminal) will also function with the cable supplied in the Acu-Test Pack and is another way of testing communication. This allows you to send commands and receive messages serially to and from the sensor. Please note, however, that FT Technologies is not responsible for the content of external sites.
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Trinity Brewing planning second brewery in Denver
Colorado Springs-based Trinity Brewing, which has won awards and admiration for its artisanal ales and deep roster of saisons, is laying plans for a second location in Denver that also would serve as a hub for out-of-state distribution.
Founder and head brewer Jason Yester confirmed Trinity is targeting 2016 for its ambitious Denver project, which he said would likely involve a 30-barrel brewing system in a roughly 8,000 square-foot space in a warehouse district.
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"We almost doubled our volume last year by opening up sales in Denver, and most of our sales out of town were in Denver specifically," Yester said. "We went from 790 to 1,390 (barrels). It just feels like Denver is a really good fit."
Yester said Trinity's brewpub in Colorado Springs, which runs on a 12-barrel system, would continue to operate. If all goes as planned, Trinity will join a growing number of Colorado craft breweries branching out to additional locations, including Dry Dock Brewing, Caution Brewing, Renegade Brewing and Denver Beer Co., with more on the way.
The plan is to use the Denver Trinity location for distribution of bottles in seven or eight cities out of state initially, Yester said. But Trinity is not waiting until then to begin distributing to its first out-of-state market. Yester, whose family lives in Oregon, said the brewery is scheduled to begin shipping its first bottles to Portland starting in mid-April.
Another significant change coming to Trinity: the brewery is about to start packaging in 375 milliliter (12.7 ounce) bottles, following the lead of other boutique breweries such as Crooked Stave and Three Barrel Brewing in seeing the value in smaller packages.
Yester said Trinity just went to print with labels for six different varieties of beer in 375-milliliter bottles, which are thought to be more appealing to solo drinkers and those hesitant to spend more on an unknown beer in 750-milliliter bottles. He said the Colorado Springs brewery will continue to crank out 750-milliliter bottles, as well. He said it hasn't been decided what sizes will be packaged and distributed out of Denver, but it most likely will be the smaller ones.
The beers headed for the smaller bottles include:
– Electrick Cukumbah (6.4 percent ABV), a 2013 Great American Beer Festival gold medal-winning saison spiced with fresh cucumbers.
– 7 Day Golden Sour (5 percent), a quick-turnaround sour ale brewed with Brettanomyces that's been making the rounds of Denver tap handles.
– Le Capitaine, (12.7 percent), a golden imperial saison.
– You Never Even Call Me By My Name (12.2 percent), a black imperial saison.
Yester said he plans to move to Denver in two years and then nail down a location for the brewery, which would then take six to eight months to open. He said the River North neighborhood – bursting with new breweries – is one potential landing spot.
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The father-daughter dance at a wedding is always a must-see event. For fathers, it's one of the last times they get to spend some one-on-one time with their little girl before he sends her off on her honeymoon. But one Massachusetts woman gave up her own father-daughter dance to give her best friend the dance she wouldn't otherwise have had.
Jessica Otto's dad, Peter Otto, is battling cancer for the fourth time. Unfortunately, doctors say he has just months to live.
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The bride in this story, Michaela Cook-Yotts, has known the Otto family since second grade, so when Cook-Yott's now-spouse made the suggestion that Michaela offer Jessica and Peter her father-daughter dance, Michaela thought it was a beautiful idea.
"He would give you the shirt off his back, the kindest person most selfless I've ever met," Jessica said of her dad. She also told ABC News that knowing her father wouldn't be at her wedding was devastating.
And given how close Jessica is with her father, her sadness is no surprise. The pair love biking together, and they recently participated in the Pan-Mass Challenge, a bike-a-thon that benefits Dana-Farber. This year, Jessica will have to make the trip herself because her father isn't well enough.
Knowing that the money she is fundraising won't be able to help her father makes her angry, but she hopes that the contributions will help other families. She will continue to ride, she said, to honor her father.
"As long as my body will let me ride, I'll ride," she said.
At the wedding, when Peter and Jessica's names were called, he was taken aback.
"It was so selfless of them to take time at their wedding to give us this moment," said Jessica
"My dad is a man of very few words; he doesn't express how he feels, he doesn't say it — but he shows it. He hugged us close to him," Jessica Otto said
And for those who were there, the moment impacted more than just the Otto family.
"It was the best part of the wedding," said Cook-Yotts. "There wasn't a dry eye in the house."
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Good luck to you.
I am looking for a stylish concealed carry purse with a reasonable price that actually protects my firearm. I have yet to find one that is actually stylish and not either plain or gaudy. any suggestions?
While I don't recommend a device that is not attached to your body for carry, some of the women at my shooting club have mentioned this site before:
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Good luck to you.
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote."
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1st thing a mugger does is go for your purse, carry on your person.
While I also recommend carrying on your person, for some, this may not always be possible. My wife has a purse from Gun Toten Mamas and it works great! Reinforced wiring adds that protection against cutting of the straps also.
Yeah, the wife also has one from Gun Toten Mamas GUN TOTE'N MAMAS - Concealed Carry Handbags by Gun Tote'n Mamas and loves hers too. There are other sites on the net but she liked hers well enough to buy another for her best friend's birthday.
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A purse is almost always the first thing a mugger goes for on the street. I think it's a awful idea to carry a gun that's not on your person.
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gungear.com does have a good selection, many are Gun Toten Mamas bags. I bought in blue the Ballistic Nylon Concealed Carry Shoulder Pouch for summer quick use. Cross body SLASH RESISTANT Shoulder Strap. Very casual, keeps my hands free, but not large enough for everyday carry. If you are really using a purse to carry it has to have a good area to get to your gun and NOT go through your purse digging for it. I'm looking for a classic black, several at gungear may work.
Some of the so called stylish purses (I like your term gaudy) don't offer slash resistant shoulder straps, that's the least I would get. I hate the cross body feel but I know it's one more step to securing my weapon. The totes are nice but can be so easily ripped out of your hands. Some totes have additional straps. Good luck and whatever you do practice with your weapon to learn how to retrieve it from it's compartment.


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Radioactive Teeth
Becky Robison
It was 1956, and she had radioactive teeth.
It was fifth grade, and she had radioactive teeth.
So cool.
Not for everyone:
"Lantern-head, bomb-head, red experiment, Russian spy, glowworm, commie cooties, toxic, get away, freak! Freak!"
I thought she was the most.
The other kids only guessed her teeth would glow. I knew.
She had to keep her mouth shut. Those were the rules—for your safety, said teach. No talking in classes, no talking to us—a whole library world, but without the books. Her mom dropped off a chocolate shake every day for her lunch. She'd slurp it up through a straw, leaning forward, pink lips pursed tight around the edge.
But I knew.
I got her to show me one day. We slipped into the bathroom before recess, flicked the lightswitch off. "Do it," I said, but she got scared, shook her head. "Come on," I said, "I won't tell." I backed away a little, plucked up the hem of my skirt and kicked my legs high like these dancers I'd seen on Ed Sullivan. I hummed off-key. It took a while, but she smiled at me.
And there they were, green green half-moons glowing in a black sky mouth, the gaps between them barely visible, insignificant. I could feel their heat on my face, my cheeks went red, and their light cast rippling shadows on the cold metal stall doors, the cold cracked tile.
"So cool," I said.
At first we wrote notes to each other, passed back and forth between periods. She wrote all over the page, crazy, like she might burst if she didn't get it all out. She pressed so hard that she usually broke the lead tip of her pencil. I'd find it folded up in the paper with her words.
I wish I still had the note where I asked her if she was the only one. She said no, lots of people were like that where she was from. Nowheresville, Tennessee. She was just like everyone else. Mom did something with laundry, dad worked in a factory. I told her I wanted to go there with her, take a walk outside at night, see hundreds of Alice's cheshire cats yapping through darkened windows.
Sometimes, later on, I'd get her to talk to me. Just a little. She put her hot mouth close to my ear, her curls bouncing against the side of my face. Her teeth decayed her words—they sludged off her tongue, slow and warped and simple.
That was the first thing she said to me.
Duck and cover did her in. It was the middle of a math test, quiet, and our teacher yelled
and we slid down, leapt down, we banged our knees against metal legs, we crouched, and those curls of hers, they got stuck on some chewing gum and she yanked away and it hurt and she opened her mouth and FLASH! and if she screamed no one heard only saw FLASH! and we screamed and shrieked and shivered and I swear those teeth got hotter and brighter and we all thought it was the end of everything or that's what we would've thought if we could think.
Before she left, we went into the bathroom again. We could talk there. "I'll miss you," I said. She grinned at me, green magic glowing soft. I kissed her. She pulled away.
That was the last thing she said to me.
I think my taste buds are larger than they should be, gums slightly too puffy. And so many cavities.
Originally from Chicago, Becky Robison is currently a fiction MFA student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Yes, it is a weird place to live—in the best possible way. She blogs about life in the desert here.
Jeremy Anderson is a freelance illustrator, teaching artist, explorer, and human who currently resides on the blue planet, roughly two-thirds from the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. He has always loved being outdoors, befriending animals, and going on adventures.


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Help - download images from .php
- User Forums
- Offline Explorer Pro
- Help - download images from .php
|10/07/2003 09:24 pm
|I am trying to download images from a website that uses PHP.
A link on a thumbnail opens up a window with image.
The link
The source of the new window
<img alt="" width=600 height=800 border=0 src="getimage.php?big=yes§ion=16&id=121">
On a browser, that new window has a image. If I right click to save the image, the file name of the image is "getimage.jpg". But in OE, it is a big empty square with a missing image icon on the top left corner.
So is there a way to download the images?
|Oleg Chernavin
|10/08/2003 08:07 am
|It looks like an issue with the Project settings. If you don`t want to share the real site name here, could you send us your Project directly to email@example.com ?
Please select your Project, click Copy button and then paste it to the E-mail message.
I will see what is wrong there and let you know what needs to be changed.
Best regards,
Oleg Chernavin
MetaProducts corp.
|10/09/2003 09:52 pm
|I sent an email to the email address you gave. I included my original post and your reply. Can you tell me if you have received it? Thanks.
|Oleg Chernavin
|10/10/2003 08:27 am
|I haven`t received it from our support team yet. I hope they will forward it soon.
|10/14/2003 07:26 am
|Have you received my email yet? It has been a long time.
|Oleg Chernavin
|10/15/2003 03:35 am
|Can you please send it again to email@example.com - please place "For Oleg Chernavin" in the Subject field.
|12/01/2004 05:05 pm
|i want to download images by using webstriper from a forum using php but it doesnt seem to download it kindly help me
|Oleg Chernavin
|12/02/2004 05:27 am
|Please use Offline Explorer Pro:
It works quite well with PHP-driven Web sites. If you will have problems, please let me know the URL of the forum.
|12/03/2004 04:01 pm
|i am using ur software but still cant seem to download images all it does is download the pages but not the images can u check it out the site name is www.amateurindia.com
> Please use Offline Explorer Pro:
> http://www.metaproducts.com/download/opsetup.exe
> It works quite well with PHP-driven Web sites. If you will have problems, please let me know the URL of the forum.
> Oleg.
|Oleg Chernavin
|12/06/2004 04:14 am
|I just checked the site and all images are located on the same server. Can you please give me your Project settings? Just select the Project, click Copy button on toolbar and then paste it to the forum message. I will see what is wrong.
|12/13/2004 06:08 pm
|> I just checked the site and all images are located on the same server. Can you please give me your Project settings? Just select the Project, click Copy button on toolbar and then paste it to the forum message. I will see what is wrong.
> Oleg.
can u plz tell me the project setting as to only and only download images from the site www.amateurindia.com thanks
|Oleg Chernavin
|12/14/2004 07:18 am
|You can use the Wizard to create the corresponding Project. It should be easy to do.
|12/14/2004 03:10 pm
|> You can use the Wizard to create the corresponding Project. It should be easy to do.
> Oleg.
i used the template for download images only but even still the program goes thorugh each and every page can u help me out thanks
|Oleg Chernavin
|12/15/2004 03:19 am
|This is correct. You cannot get links to images without loading Web pages first. Please select that Project and click the Properties button on toolbar. If the File Filters | Text category is unchecked, then Web pages will be not saved to the disk.
|02/24/2005 08:44 am
|How do I download this php gallery site?
http://www.peachez18.com/members/index.php (Root)
http://www.peachez18.com/members/pictures.php?set_id=286 (gallery)
http://www.peachez18.com/members/pictures.php?image_id=20457&page=1 (individual photo)
Thanks any help would be great. I am using Offline Explorer Enterprise 3.4
|Oleg Chernavin
|02/24/2005 10:38 am
|I would suggest you to specify the username and password either in the URL:
Or in the Project Properties dialog | Passwords section - keep all other parameters in the section by default.
|03/23/2006 03:35 pm
I have experienced strange things with a few php sites as well.
One I had access to recently generated a million lines of php and downloaded one image about every thousand lines. I gave up after trying all the tricks I have learnt from this forum. Another did the same thing but never loaded any images at all.
Is there some new trick I need to learn ?
Any ideas please ?
|Oleg Chernavin
|03/24/2006 04:17 am
|Please tell me the details about the site and I will do my best to help you.
|03/24/2006 01:58 pm
|> Oleg.
I have sent you an e-mail with details
|Oleg Chernavin
|03/27/2006 03:21 am
|Thank you! I already received it. I will work on it today later.
|04/09/2006 03:13 am
|I'm trying to do the same thing and it doesn't work. Has anyone figured it out with this downloader?
|Oleg Chernavin
|04/10/2006 04:15 am
|Please try to allow script calculations in the Project Properties dialog - Advanced section.


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Nov. 17, 2006
POMONA, Calif. - The Santa Clara Broncos got the Western Water Polo Association Championships started on a good note, defeating Air Force by a score of 6-3. With the victory, the Broncos will play on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. against No. 1 seeded UC San Diego.
It was a very tight game, with both teams playing very good defense. Goals were very hard to come by, but in the fourth quarter, with Santa Clara leading 3-1, the Broncos gave up a 5M penalty shot. Goalie Robert Callahan came up with a huge save and the Broncos quickly countered. Freshman Liam Farrell put the Broncos up 4-2, and that was the turning point in the game. The Broncos went on to win 6-3.
Farrell finished the game with a hat-trick, and Mike Detoy, Billy Gorin and Mike Sorgenfrei each had a goal of their own. Luke Oda continued his strong play, drawing three kickouts, and Callahan posted a season-high 15 blocks in the cage and added two steals.
Saturday's matchup against UC San Diego could be a tough test for the Broncos. In their only meeting this season, the Broncos were defeated by No. 1 seeded UC San Diego by a score of 12-7. However, the Broncos finished the season with an 11-3 record in the WWPA, including a 9-6 upset of defending conference champion Loyola Marymount on October 21st. Stay tuned to santaclarabroncos.com for score updates and match results.
Fri., November 17
Game 1
Santa Clara def. Air Force 6-3
Game 2
Pomona-Pitzer def. La Verne 10-6
Game 3
UC Santa Cruz def. Whittier 12-7
Game 4
UC Davis def. Redlands 9-6
Game 5
LMU def. Pomona-Pitzer 5-4
Game 6
UC San Diego def. UC Santa Cruz 13-9
|Sat., Nov. 18
|Dark Caps
|White Caps
|Game 7
|10:00 a.m.
|La Verne
|Air Force
|Game 8
|11:30 a.m.
|Game 9
|1:00 p.m.
|Loyola Marymount
|UC Davis
|Game 10
|2:30 p.m.
|UC San Diego
|Santa Clara
|Game 11
|4:00 p.m.
|Winner 7
|UC Santa Cruz
|Game 12
|5:30 p.m.
|Winner 8


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The pipes used to transport drinking water use different materials than those used to carry wastewater. Your home may have a plumbing system that uses all one type of material for the water supply pipes, but don't be surprised to find several—or even all—of the following types of pipes, especially in older homes that have seen many repairs or updates.
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PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride. Of the different types of plastic pipe used for water supply, PVC has a wide variety of plumbing uses, from drainage pipe to water mains. It is most commonly used for irrigation piping, home, and building supply piping. PVC is also very common in pool and spa systems. PVC is often white but it can also come in other colors. You can often tell what it is used for by the colors and mark on the pipe. For example, purple pipe with black lettering is used for reclaimed water. PVC also comes in a variety of thicknesses called schedules. Schedules 40 being the most common for water distribution.
PVC is normally used for cold water pipes only. Many municipalities outlaw the use of PVC for hot water pipes, as the heat can eventually break down the plastic. Always check with local code restrictions before using PVC pipes for hot water delivery lines.
PVC pipe should always be clearly labeled if it is used for both potable (drinkable) and non-potable water in the same building.
PVC connections are made by using a primer that softens the PVC and then applying PVC glue that melts the joints and pipe together.
02 of 05
CPVC stands for chlorinated polyvinyl chloride. It is often (but not always) a cream-colored or off-white plastic. This type of pipe can stand temperatures up to about 180 degrees F or so (this depends on the schedule), so it and can be used for hot and cold water inside of a house or mobile home. CPVC is the same outside diameter as copper and PEX, so the same push-fit fittings that are used for PEX and copper, such as SharkBite, will fit the CPVC piping.
As with PVC, you should use primer and glue when making a CPVC joint. Also, make sure the glue you are using says that is can be used on CPVC. This glue is usually a different color, such as orange, so you know that it is used for CPVC. There are also "universal" pipe glues that are designed to work with many different types of plastic pipe.
03 of 05
PEX stands for cross-linked polyethylene or XLPEl, but PEX is much easier to remember and say. PEX is commonly used for hot and cold water in homes, and for hydronic heating systems (such as radiant under-floor systems) due to its resistance to hot and cold temperatures. PEX is widely used now for its competitive pricing, ease of use, and the long rolls of piping that it can come in. PEX can be joined in many different ways including push-fit fittings and specialty PEX tools used with crimp rings to secure the joints.
04 of 05
Copper Pipe
This type of pipe is mostly used for hot and cold water distribution, as well as being regularly used in HVAC systems for refrigerant lines. Although once used in gas piping, this is no longer allowed in most jurisdictions.
Copper piping works in both underground and above-ground applications, but copper can be affected by some soils and should be sleeved if used underground. Due to the price of copper and longer labor needed to install, many builders are switching to alternative water distributions piping, such as PEX.
Copper comes in different thicknesses which are labeled M, L, and K. M is the thinnest grade of copper. Copper can be connected in different ways, including compression fittings or with a torch so you can sweat solder it.Continue to 5 of 5 below.
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Galvanized Pipe
Galvanized pipe is steel or iron pipe that has been galvanized with a zinc coating. This galvanized coating keeps the water from corroding the pipe. Because of the amount of work that goes into cutting, threading, and installing galvanized pipe, it is rarely used in homes except for limited use in repairs.
Galvanized pipe is still considered a safe transport for drinking water and is still seen in larger commercial applications for water distribution. If you have a pre-1970s house, you could still have galvanized water lines in your house if it has not been upgraded.


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TAMPA, Fla. — Nearly an hour before Yankees Manager Aaron Boone sat down for his first news conference of spring training on Wednesday, a sports book released its early odds for the 2019 World Series champion.
Granted, the baseball world is still waiting on free agents such as Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and Craig Kimbrel to be signed, but as teams are currently constructed, the Yankees were listed as the favorites to win the 2019 World Series — ahead of their division rivals and defending champion Boston Red Sox.
Still, the glowing potential of the 2019 season hasn't entirely washed away the pain of how 2018 ended, with Boone and many of his players watching as those very Red Sox, who eliminated the Yankees in the American League divisional round, went on to win it all.
"I've always been a fan of the game and watched the postseason," said Boone, a former player and television broadcaster. "This year was a little more difficult. I made a point to watch even the World Series and watch the Red Sox celebrate. I don't know if I was torturing myself or not."
A significant page will turn on Thursday morning, when Boone will address the Yankees' pitchers and catchers (position players are not officially expected in camp until Monday). Boone said that, while he expected to mostly speak from the heart, he had a few messages to convey. The team's sky-high expectations will be among them.
It helps, in Boone's mind, that the Yankees' roster has only gotten deeper after winning 100 games last season in his first year as a manager.
Although the Yankees whiffed on signing Patrick Corbin, the top free agent starting pitcher, they dumped the struggling right-hander Sonny Gray and brought back the veterans C.C. Sabathia ($8 million for one year) and J.A. Happ ($34 million for two years), while trading for the oft-injured but talented James Paxton. Luis Severino, who said he lost 15 pounds by eating healthier this winter after an up-and-down 2018, will most likely start opening day for the Yankees.
"It's obviously a better team," starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka said through an interpreter.
Beyond the rotation, the Yankees retained Zack Britton ($39 million over three years) and signed Adam Ottavino ($27 million over three years) to pair with Aroldis Chapman, Dellin Betances and Chad Green in what is likely to be the best bullpen in baseball.
"In every season, even in the best of seasons — I don't know exactly what the numbers are — but you're going to need about 30, 40 or up to 50 guys that make serious contributions to a club," Boone said. "We feel like we're in the pretty good position to have guys come in and step up."
The infield may be more fluid than before because shortstop Didi Gregorius is recovering from Tommy John surgery, and is not expected to return until this summer. Troy Tulowitzki, 34, a former all-star shortstop whom the Yankees acquired in January, will get the first crack at filling in for Gregorius, but he, too, has injury concerns — returning from two heel surgeries that forced him to miss all of the 2018 season. Boone said he would be cautious with Tulowitzki's spring training schedule "and even early in the season."
Should Tulowitzki struggle, Boone said he would slide Gleyber Torres from second base to shortstop, and use DJ LeMahieu, another newcomer, at second base. If not, LeMahieu will bounce around the infield, even providing backup for Miguel Andujar at third base.
At first base, Luke Voit leads the competition for the starting job over Greg Bird, who struggled with injuries and hitting last season, while Voit ended the season on a hitting tear.
Then there is the potential for growth from players who underperformed last season, such as catcher Gary Sanchez, who is coming off his worst season in the majors and had an operation on his non-throwing shoulder in the off-season.
And even amid all that depth, the roster still includes obvious weak spots. The Yankees will go slow with Sabathia, who is 38 and entering his final major-league season, since his off-season training was slowed by knee and heart surgeries. Boone said Sabathia's first bullpen session would not take place for a couple more weeks. Another reason to avoid any rush: Sabathia still must serve a five-game suspension for throwing at Jesus Sucre of the Tampa Bay Rays last September.
Of all the announcements Boone made on Wednesday, the least surprising one involved Jacoby Ellsbury. Boone said Ellsbury, who has two years and more than $42 million left on his contract, and who has not played since the end of the 2017 season because of injuries, would not join the Yankees in Tampa until next month because of an issue with the plantar fascia in one of his feet.
But Ellsbury was never likely to figure significantly into a packed outfield. The Yankees have Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Hicks and Brett Gardner as the primary options in the outfield.
It all adds up to, on paper at least, the trappings of a contending team. But a long road lies ahead.
"It's early February," Boone said. "So in a lot of ways, the talk about it is cheap. We have tremendous expectations and we rightfully have those expectations but we've got to go out and do it."
Luis Severino declined to address his pending arbitration hearing with the Yankees nor a report that the sides had held preliminary discussions over a contract extension. Severino, who will turn 25 next week, is eligible for salary arbitration in 2019 for the first time in his career, and will not be a free agent until after the 2022 season. He filed for a 2019 salary of $5.25 million with the Yankees countering at $4.4 million.


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The GeekWire Cloud Tech Summit is taking place this Wednesday, June 7th, and we've got an amazing lineup of speakers and activities in store for our first-ever technical conference.
We'll be diving deep into everything from DevOps to Docker, and we're thrilled that so many will be joining us.
More than 600 people have registered for the Cloud Tech Summit, double our initial projections. A few tickets remain, so if you've not yet signed up, make sure to grab yours here today!
If you're attending the Cloud Tech Summit, here's everything you need to know about the event.
GeekWire Cloud Tech Summit Location: Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA). Map here.
Date and Time: June 7, 2017, from 7:45 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Agenda: Registration, located in the main lobby of Meydenbauer Center, opens at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, followed by a welcome and introduction at 8:50 a.m., leading directly into our first session, a fireside chat with Microsoft Azure chief Scott Guthrie.
In the afternoon, attendees will have the option to choose among three separate technical tracks: DevOps, Microservices/Serverless and Artificial Intelligence. Note: These technical sessions are first come, first-served in terms of securing a seat. We also will host a business track on the main stage in the afternoon, featuring a venture capital panel, a media panel and a startup showcase. The event will conclude with a Cloud Summit Party at Salesforce's stunning new Bellevue offices.
Full agenda is available here.
Cloud Party at Salesforce: Join us at the Seattle region's "Geekiest Office Space" for a fun closing party. Appetizers, beverages and amazing views to be provided. Immerse yourself in a rollercoaster or Mt. Everest VR experience, and enter a drawing to win an Oculus headset. The Salesforce office — located at 929 108th Ave NE, Bellevue — is just two blocks from Meydenbauer Center, a short 9-minute walk.
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi will be available throughout the Cloud Tech Summit thanks to Wi-Fi sponsor Acumatica. Network: Acumatica Sponsored. Password: clouderp. Power also will be available at select tables during the event.
Lunch: Boxed lunches will be provided to registered attendees, and tables will be set in the main exhibitor area. We also encourage attendees to check out the sponsored lunch talk by Marcus Womack of Axon, whose talk will cover how the cloud is being used to build trust between law enforcement and the public.
Prizes and giveaways: Our sponsors and exhibitors are hosting tons of cool prize drawings and giveaways, so make sure to check out their booths with a chance to win some amazing stuff. Here are just some of the prizes up for grabs: Capital One will be holding a drawing for an Amazon Alexa Home; Expedia will be giving away two round trip tickets on Delta to any location in the continental U.S.; Acumatica will be hosting a drawing for a Paperwhite eReader and Nintex will be giving away two autographed jerseys from Seahawks legends Steve Largent and Jim Zorn, who also plan to sign autographs during the lunch hour. Go Hawks!
Twitter: We'll be using the hashtag #gwcloudtech for the event.
Tickets: If you've purchased tickets, just pick up your Cloud Tech Summit pass at the registration area. (Note: Printed tickets are not needed). A limited number of tickets are available, so make sure to invite a friend, colleague or co-worker to join the fun. Tickets available here.
Parking: Paid parking is available at Meydenbauer. (Parking for 8-10 hours costs $16). We encourage you to bus, bike, carpool or use other alternative transportation.
We're looking forward to hosting you at Wednesday's big event!
If you have any questions about the event, please email us at email@example.com. Thanks to all of you for attending, and a huge thanks to all of our GeekWire Cloud Tech Summit sponsors for helping to make this event happen.
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Here's my next work-in-progress:
I'm making beaded beads by covering macrame beads with peyote stitch.
I start at the widest part of the bead then work towards the end. The macrame beads have holes large enough to accommodate the beaded rope.
This is tubular netting.
I used natural light for the photos, but it's rather grey out today so everything looks much bluer than it actually is. The actual necklace is much more purple.


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Published at Monday, August 26th, 2019 - 21:45:53 PM. Vanity. By Patricia Avare.
You will find that there are three styles of vanities – antique, transitional and contemporary. While the first two types of vanities are bulkier and more ornate, a contemporary bathroom vanity is more simplistic in design. It blends well with today's style of bathroom décor and available bathroom fixtures. It also goes well with the preference of the modern generation. Today's generation may admire Victorian or Gothic designs in cinemas or on the pages of fashion magazines, but for their own home, they always choose the contemporary style.
Your future bedroom vanity and bathroom vanity should be fashionable AND functional. Before you start looking at vanities, figure out how much storage space you need. This will help you determine how many drawers and cabinets your bathroom and also your bedroom vanity will need. That last thing you want to do is purchase a vanity that can't handle your needs and/or your knickknacks.
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(CBS) — Mold – it's a growing problem in a Gary, Ind. school that already has problems with heating and frozen pipes.
Classes are still being held, but some areas at Roosevelt College and Career Academy have been sealed off.
"When you walk into the band room, there's a very strong smell," says senior Dwayne Hunter.
A state health inspector described a strong, musty odor after testing for mold inside the school earlier this month.
Weeks before, a busted boiler system led to frozen pipes, which flooded walls and ceiling tiles in some areas.
The inspection found visible mold in five areas, and the band and choir rooms had mold covering areas larger than 10 square feet.
For now, the band room is locked for safety.
Hunter normally plays percussion and tuba.
"We don't have access to our instruments," he says.
The Gary Community School Corporation owns the Roosevelt property and says welcomed the inspection.
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Hey remember that time Sunday news host Dmitry Kiselyov ran a story accusing Alexei Navalny of being either a CIA or MI6 agent using the code name Agent Freedom? And remember how I said this country appears to be run by children? Well guess what- you're about to see another reason why I get that impression.
In case you weren't following the case, Navalny responded in two ways. He announced that he would sue the Russian state network for slander, and he also publicly asked the FSB to investigate his alleged ties to foreign intelligence (they categorically refused, indicating that they are either convinced his is not a foreign agent or they are laughably incompetent- you decide). You're probably no going to be shocked when you learn that the court rejected Navalny's suit earlier this week. Just wait until you learn why, however.
You can read the story here (or from Navalny himself in Russian), but essentially the representatives of the network claimed that…brace yourselves…that the piece they aired was not about Navalny, and secondly, that the part which accuses not-Navalny of receiving money to overthrow the constitutional order of Russia (something they can easily prosecute you for) is not defamatory. They claimed that "labor relations are allowed" in Russia. While slander can be difficult to prove in some Western courts, you can usually bring in witnesses to help make your case. As is typical in politicized Russian cases, Navalny was not allowed to call his witnesses or enter any documents as evidence.
I say let the viewer be the judge- even if you don't speak Russian, watch at least part of this video and decide whether or not someone might get the impression that this story is about Navalny.
Now do you see what I mean when I say that this place seems to be run by children? But let's ignore that for a second, because now that the Russian media company VGTRK has been vindicated in court, there are a couple of important conclusions we can make.
The first and most important conclusion is that based on the decision of the Russian court, the FSB, and the Russian state-run TV network, Alexei Navalny is definitely not a foreign agent. So if you ever hear anyone claiming that he is, you can kindly remind them that the Russian judicial system and its main domestic intelligence service both categorically disagree.
The second conclusion, and this is a very important one, is that Dmitry Kiselyov and his media empire are full of shit. Just recently Kiselyov was interviewed by the BBC, when he pulled the typical whataboutism argument in response to the charges that he is a propagandist. You can watch that video here:
While he manages to score one minor point about the creative use of visuals to create a certain mood about public figures, Kiselyov's argument fails because no, actually the BBC doesn't put out propaganda, at least nothing comparable to what he has done. While Western media has often fallen for hoaxes or shown itself to be too reliant on official sources, when has the BBC deliberately produced a story accusing someone of being a Russian spy based on poorly translated documents? Where is the BBC's "crucified boy?" And when asking these questions, it's always helpful to remember there is to date no evidence of any big shake ups or firings in response to any of the infamous fake stories Russian state press has run. The answer is always the same. Either it's our job to prove that it didn't happen, or "you do it too," even when you clearly don't. Again, these people are children.


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June 2013 Food Swap Recap/
This past Sunday was Chicago Food Swap's June swap. We had an awesome time at our first swap in April, but we had to miss the smaller swap in May because of Mother's Day events. (Read about our first swap here.) We were excited to return to swapping because we had gotten to try so many interesting things the first time around. This time the swap was located in a large gallery space in Goose Island, right near Kendall College. Previous, swaps had been limited to 35-45 swappers because of size limitations at the swap sites, but this time there was no limit. Around 90 people signed up for the swap, which honestly would have been pretty overwhelming, but it didn't seem like that many actually showed up.
L to R: Pineapple-infused Vodka, Cheddar Crackers, Broccoli Stalk Quick Pickles, Biscoff Muddy Buddies, and Salted Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
For our part, we brought five different items: pineapple-infused vodka, broccoli stem quick pickles, cheese crackers (homemade Cheez-Its), salted brown butter chocolate chip cookies, and Biscoff muddy buddies. The vodka was the runaway hit (and, of course, it was the item we had the least of), followed closely by the pickles. Sadly, one of our jars of pickles was taken before the swap officially began. (Before the official swapping happens, everyone goes around to look at everyone else's items, figuring out what they'd like to swap for. Generally during this time people leave their tables unattended. I think because the size of this swap was so large, it was harder to keep on eye on things. In the future, we will be sure to always keep one person at our table while the other one is out perusing the goods.)
There were a lot of great things at this swap. We saw pesto, sandcastle cakes (so cute!) caramels, lots of jams and curds, breads, spice blends, lime ginger beer, fresh strawberries, mulberries, lettuces, and herbs, crackers, sugar cookies, brittle, and a ton of stuff I'm forgetting. We saw some people from the April swap who've been reading our blog (hi Julie and Jo!) and met a lot of new people. It was neat when first-timers asked us questions about how the swap worked. We just love the sense of community the food swap creates!
Now, on to the bounty. We brought 18 items to trade, and ended up with the amazing bounty below: I do not literally have all these delicious items in front of me, but I will do my best. We have fresh homemade pasta, sea salt caramels, locally foraged mulberries, pickled jalapenos, mustard, mango curd, peach whiskey curd (subtle, yet satisfying), orange gelatin, dehydrated strawberries, rhubarb chutney, pesto (which went home with our friend Erin who was visiting and helping us swap), and a couple more shelf stable jars of goodness which I do not remember because I have not seen them every time I opened the fridge since Sunday. All good stuff. So far we have tried the pasta (delicious), the caramels (there's only one left), the mango and whiskey curd (perfect for a breakfast toast topping), orange gelatin (different than I expected, but it totally grew on us and all of a sudden it was gone!), fresh strawberries(not pictured because they didn't make it home), dehydrated strawberries (so far eaten like so many potato chips, and way more tasty), and the mulberries (which went into a mulberry lime ice cream topping last night). All wins for us so far! It was definitely a different collection of items from last time, which makes me think that every food swap will be vibrant and exciting! The big ticket items were infused alcohols and extracts, canned/pickled items, and jams/chutneys/dips. Fresh fruits and vegetables were a nice touch, and we were lucky to get get some things we could eat right away.
I want to encourage all our readers to seek out food swaps in their area. There were a couple of people from Ames, IA at this swap, but there's no need to go that far. All it takes is about 10+ people with well-made items to make a swap a success. If you are signed up to swap or you are planning to do so, here are some tips from us 2x swap veterans. (These are in no particular order.)
1. Vary your stock: There is literally no minimum or maximum to the number of things you can bring to a food swap. You can totally bring seven heads of lettuce from your garden or two bags of banana chips from your dehydrator. We have found, however, that bringing a few different types of things gets you a variety of items in return. Our first time, we had four different items, this time it was five. We had a few things (like pineapple vodka) that were there to be exchanged for something we really wanted, and a few things that were easy to make (brown butter sea salt chocolate chip cookies) and swapped for items from people with a sweet tooth. If you bring variety, you will receive variety in return.
2. Go as a team: If you have a friend, partner or family member who is also interested in food and is willing to help you barter for delicious items, definitely bring them to this. Even if you have wildly different tastes, you can split up the swap items and go for it on your own. Kristl and I have found it helpful for one of us to stay at our table while the other goes swapping. That way, if anyone comes to us, we can swap with them, and if we want anything in particular, the other person can go directly to that table with items to swap.
3. Say no if you want to: It's bartering, so you really don't have to agree to every swap. If you aren't seeing a resolution of an offer where all parties involved will go away happy, say no and see if the person is willing to switch things up to get what you have. There are no rules other than be respectful and be kind. Your swapping strategy is up to you.
4. Bring samples: It goes without saying that folks are going to want to know what they are getting themselves into with a swap item. If you are canning a batch of jam, make a half pint jar just for folks to sample. If you are bringing a baked good, chop some of it up and having it sitting on your swap table. Samples are the key to good swapping, because if you are bringing good food to swap, people will know when they taste it.
5. List ingredients: We are in the age of allergies and sensitivities, so it is vital that people know what is in the items you are giving to them. You do not need to go so far as to list ingredients on each container, but on your swap sheet for each item, everything should be fully disclosed.
6. Tag your stuff: We haven't gone so far as to put our website on our swap items (mostly because we are awesome at putting things together at the last minute), but that will be our next step. If you want to be an established swapper, put your name on your stuff. If you have an email or a website, slap it on there. If people really like your items, they may ask you for the recipe or want to see more. At the very least, they will remember that Amy's hot pickled peppers belonged to you, Amy, and then they will want to see what you come up with next.
7. Have fun and be nice: It's a fun thing. It's not supposed to be stressful or dramatic. You don't need to make people feel bad if you are allergic to their bacon peanut butter. You don't need to make people feel bad if they are allergic to your tomato sauce. Be honest, be kind, and have fun! It's a magical thing to leave the house with stuff you made, and come home with a basket full of items you never even expected. Embrace the magic and we'll see you at the next Chicago food swap.
If you are totally geeking out and want to hear other accounts of how the swap went down, find another account of the June swap here.
And for those of you eager to swap, the dates and locations for the next three swaps have already been posted:
- August 4 at Green Home Experts in Oak Park. We will return to the site of last August's swap. At this time of year, expect lots of homegrown produce as well as the usual array of prepared foods. Registration for the August swap will open on July 7.
- September 15 at The Savory Spice Shop in Lincoln Square. This soon-to-be-opened spice store in the bustling Lincoln Sqaure neighborhood will be host for the September swap. We can't wait to check out their new space!
- October 6 at Peterson Garden Project in Ravenswood Manor. Let us hope for a nice day so we can use both the indoor and outdoor space at Peterson Garden Project's education center, site of last December's swap.
Good luck and we'll hopefully see you swapping in August!
P.S. We didn't link to a recipe for pineapple-infused vodka, but the basic idea is get candied pineapple, chop it up, cover it with mid-grade vodka, let it sit in the fridge for at least a week, but up to a month or more, shaking it every couple days. Drain the pineapple out, taste to see if it needs more sugar, otherwise it's ready for mixing. I like it with ginger syrup and sparkling water. (I do not recommend using bottom shelf vodka for infusing, as it still tastes like bottom shelf vodka after you've infused it.)


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McKinsey recent global IT-as-a-Service (ITaaS) Cloud and Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure surveys found that the shift to the cloud is accelerating, with large enterprises becoming a major driver of growth for cloud environments. In the next three years, enterprises will make a fundamental shift from building IT to consuming IT.
A summary of both surveys is at IT as a service: From build to consume (free, no registration required). The key takeaways are
Enterprises are reducing on-premise deployment
In 2015, 77% of enterprises used traditional IT infrastructure for at least one workload; by 2018, this will drop to 43%. Conversely all varieties of Cloud deployments will increase
Large enterprises are moving to Cloud far faster than before
A deeper look into cloud adoption shows a significant shift coming in large enterprises. Large enterprises are finally catching up to small/midsize enterprises when it comes to cloud deployments. This portends significant headwinds for traditional IT and a boon for cloud providers since large/midsize enterprises form the majority of revenue/profits for IT vendors.
Cost is neither the primary driver nor barrier to cloud acceptance
Enterprises consider time to market and quality as the premier drivers for Cloud solutions outweighing any cost benefits. Security and compliance are the primary barriers to broad adoption. Cost comes in third but interoperability with on-premise private cloud solutions is also an important criterion.


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PRC arrives in Nuvali to cheer
They started running 2am. At that time, we were still sound asleep as we, TBR Dream Marathoners Supporters from Pex Running Club, met at 5am and went to the wide open spaces of Nuvali together.
We arrived at around the 5:30 marker which was around 7am and awaited for the new marathoners to arrive. As we waited, we cheered for the other TBR marathoners.The energy in Nuvali was festive. Fellow running teams was also there to cheer for their members.
Cheering even if it started to rain
At around the 6:30 marker, CJ arrived towards the finish line and we cheered him on to his first marathon moment.
Congrats, CJ!!!
Then, Dom arrived who promised to arrive at the 7 hour marker. He missed his goal by a few minutes but he was still happy as he paced with Ian who arrived minutes later.
Congrats, Dom!!!
Then, Ian followed after a few minutes. His wife, Jenny joined us as we cheered him to the finish.
Congrats, Ian!!!
There were a lot of funny moments in that day. Yuri got lost going to Nuvali and we got funny conversations over the phone. It rained. The sun went up. The wind gushed our way. Mia shared her Durian treats. Jovit shared all kinds of snacks from peanut butter sandwiches to cupcakes. Sein, Enrichard and I paced our fellow members towards their TBRDM finish.
with Marathoner Jackie
At 8 hours, we decided to proceed to the shaded cheerers area since Nino wasn't there yet. Mia asked the organizers to find out that they were still running in the last 10k to the finish line. Drew said it would still be an hour until they arrive so we just hanged out, talking about everything and taking photo ops. Past the 9 hour marker, Nino arrived with his wife and we cheered them to their finish. It wasn't that long until the last runners arrived so we let Nino and his wife have their winning moment and went to have lunch in a nearby food place in Laguna.
Congrats, Nino and his wife!!!
Congratulations, CJ, Dom, Ian and Nino (and his wife)!!!
PRC sa kataasan ng araw
We're proud of you!
Photo Credits to Cath and Bert


text: Finesse News Network's Gear Guide: Berkley's Havoc Four-inch Sick Fish Ned Kehde - September 11, 2012 The Berkley Havoc Sick Fish Swimbait is four inches long.It was designed to mimic the bodies and fins of a variety of minnows and baitfish.Because of its unique tail design, it exhibits a lifelike swimming action during fast and slow retrieves. Most Midwest finesse anglers will affix it to a 3/32-ounce Gopher Tackle Mushroom Head Jig and employ it the same way they wield a four-inch grub. Other anglers can use it on either a weighted or unweighted extra-wide-gap worm hook. It will also work on a potpourri of other styles of jigs -- such as darter head jig or even a shaky-head jig, as well as on a drop-shot rig and a variety of umbrella rigs. It is currently available in 10 colors: chartreuse shad, clear bream, disco shad, ghost minnow, gold nugget, green penny, light hitch, swamp gas, Tennessee shad and green pumpkin. The suggested retail price for a package of 6 is $3.49.**********************************************************Footnote: Several readers have asked about the origins of the Finesse News Network's Gear Guide, and why we do it. Its genesis stemmed from several requests from Midwest finesse anglers who were constantly searching for new soft-plastic finesse baits. Thus, we replied to their requests by saying every time we saw a new one that we would post a brief description of it on In-Fisherman's blog site. Most new baits are introduced to the angling world at the ICAST show, which was staged this year on July 11-13 at Orlando, Florida, and that is why there has recently been an onslaught of briefs that feature a potpourri of new soft-plastic finesse lures. I suspect there will be several more briefs in the days to come, and a few more will undoubtedly appear at other times of the year. If readers cross paths with some or know of some soft-plastic finesse baits that we have failed to include in this series, please send us a note, and tell us about them.


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Prior to her untimely death on Game of Thrones, Ygritte and Jon Snow's romance unravelled before our eyes to become embodied in the immortal line: "you know nothing, Jon Snow." Since actors Rose Leslie and Kit Harington took their romance off screen – going public at the 2016 Olivier Awards – the question everyone is asking is: how much does fiction bleed into their real-life relationship?
In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, Scottish actress Leslie revealed all when asked if she had ever reeled off the famous line during an argument: "God no! We don't do that. It would be a fairly douchebag-y thing to do."
She went on to gush about Harington: "He's not a confrontational person so we don't ever blow off steam," adding that her he is "a great man. I'm very proud of him. There's an understanding that comes with the job... of being busy – when you have to say 'Sorry, I'm just going to bugger off for two months to film.'"
Discussing their romance in a recent interview with Vogue Italia, he said: "The three weeks in Iceland when we were shooting the second season. Because the country is beautiful, because the Northern Lights are magical, and because it was there that I fell in love.
"If you're already attracted to someone, and then they play your love interest in the show, it becomes very easy to fall in love,"
Watch Game of Thrones at 9pm on Sky Atlantic in the UK on Sundays.


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Construction of Korean Port Underway
Construction begins on South Korea's Saemangeum sea port
Construction of an international sea port on a massive plot of reclaimed land on the southwest coast that could help fuel regional growth has begun according to a 'Korea Times' report.
Once completed in 2030, the new Saemangeum port located 280 kilometers south of Seoul, will be able to handle 17.29 million tons of freight per year and have pier facilities to berth 18 ships simultaneously, the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs informed 'Korea Times'. It said 250 billion won ($214 million) is earmarked for the construction of the port that will cover 4.88 million square meters and have 3.5 kilometers of breakwater.
The port will also speed up development of the Saemangeum project that aims to turn the reclaimed tidal flats into an industrial, tourism and agricultural hub.
Seoul has spent around 3 trillion won since 1991 to build the world's longest 33.9-kilometer-long seawall and reclaim 40.100 hectares of new land and make a freshwater lake. It is in the process of allocating more funds to transform the region into an eco-friendly manufacturing hub for automobiles, industrial materials and reusable energy companies.