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We believe all Christians are called to bring the truth and love of the gospel wherever God has called them. The philosophy of missions at Grace is to partner with a limited number of missionaries and organizations in order to maximize their material and spiritual support. This investment makes us a vital part of these ministries, currently spanning twelve countries on five continents, not only financially but also in prayer and shorter-term missions trips.
Some of the missionaries we support are serving in hostile areas, and for their protection we display only limited information here. Full details including ministry updates are available to members. If you are interested in partnering with Grace Bible Church for missions and church planting, please contact the church office.


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About Ingesting Content
- Backlot directly using the Backlot UI or the Backlot API
- Ooyala Ingestion Services (OIS) using FTP, Aspera, or MRSS
Ingest Run-time WorkflowThe following figure shows what occurs how a video asset is ingested into Backlot.
What's Different in OIS v2.5
New Ingestion Endpoints for OIS v2.5
Enablement for Manifest-based IngestionFor OIS v2.5, the process of enabling manifest-based ingestion has been streamlined, resulting in a faster turnaround for enablement requests. Your request automatically includes support for both XML and CSV manifests (you no longer request just one or the other). Basic ingestion is already enabled by default.
Upload-only user accountsTo access the OIS v2.5 endpoints, you use upload-only users associated with your Ooyala account. In the Backlot GUI (ACCOUNT > User Management), you can add a user with Upload Only permissions to your account (see Managing Users). You can then use the email and password associated with this user to log into the new ingestion endpoint at transfer.ooyala.com when using either an FTP or Aspera client. By creating upload-only users, you no longer need to submit a request to Ooyala Support to obtain special credentials for FTP or Aspera.
Ingesting via FTP or AsperaFor OIS v2.5, files are deleted right after they are processed. Submitted files that do not go through the entire ingestion workflow (for example, awaiting the upload of a manifest file) are deleted from the server after 7 days.
OIS v2.5 Uses FTPS (FTP Over SS)You need to use an FTPS client when ingesting with FTP.
Updating Remote Assets Using MRSSOIS v2.5 adds the ability to update remote assets in Backlot (using MRSS feeds) with new metadata, thumbnails, and closed caption files.
Creating Mobile Assets using CSVWith OIS v2.5, you can create remote assets using CSV ingestion. This adds a third option to existing support for remote asset creation using XML and MRSS.
What You Can IngestYou can ingest the following types of files.
|File Type
|video files
|Any video files with a supported format. Includes audio-only files (video files with only an audio soundtrack) and VR 360 videos.
|Supported Ingest Formats
|thumbnail files
|Low resolution images that are generated at consistent intervals during playback as users scrub through a video. Used for the Preview image.
|Supported Ingest Formats
|closed captions files
|A subtitle or closed caption file contains both the text of what is said in the video and time codes for when each line of text should be displayed.
|Ingesting Closed Caption Files
|manifest files
|In addition to uploading video files, you can specify extra metadata (including the video title, description, flight times, labels, and custom metadata), as well as thumbnail and closed caption files. You specify these options in a manifest file (in CSV or XML format) that you also upload.
|Manifest File Formats
|remote assets
|Video that is stored remotely outside of Backlot but managed within Ooyala and delivered through an Ooyala player.
|Remote Assets
Ways to Ingest
Ooyala provides you with the following ingest options.
Backlot Direct Uploads
|Ingestion Mechanism
|For more information
|Backlot UI
|Ingesting with the Backlot UI
|Backlot API
|Specifically the /v2/assets routes. See Ingesting with the Backlot API.
Ooyala Ingest Services (OIS)Use OIS (with or without manifests) to ingest content via the following transport mechanisms:
|Transport Mechanism
|For more information
|Ingesting with FTP / FTPS
|Ingesting with Aspera
|Ingesting from a Remotely Hosted MRSS Feed
Basic and Manifest-based IngestIf you are using FTP or Aspera to ingest videos, there are two approaches: basic and manifest-based ingest. MRSS requires a manifest-based ingest.
Basic Ingest (Videos Files Only)With basic ingest, you upload only video, thumbnail, and closed caption files. Basic ingest is automatically enabled for all accounts. The only requirement is that you add an upload-only user to your account in Backlot, configure the user password, and then use the upload-only user's email address and password to log into the ingest endpoint.
|Backlot UI
|For more information
|video title and description
|Manage > Details subtab > Title, Description
|Managing Video Details
|Manage > Details subtab > Preview Image
|Managing the Preview Image
|flight times
|Manage > Publishing Rules subtab > Flight Times
|Managing Publishing Rules for Channel Sets (Deprecated)
|closed captions
|Manage > Details subtab
|Uploading a Closed Caption File in Backlot
|custom metadata
|Manage > Custom Metadata subtab
|Managing Custom Metadata
|Publish -> External Publishing
|Syndication with Source MRSS
Manifest-based IngestWith manifest-based ingest, in addition to uploading video files, you can specify extra metadata (including the video title, description, flight times, labels, and custom metadata), as well as thumbnail and closed caption files. You specify these options in a manifest file (in CSV or XML format) that you also upload. See Manifest File Formats.
Manifest-based ingestion is disabled by default. To enable this feature, you must:
- Create an upload-only user in Backlot and configure the user password (see Managing Users).
- Create a support request to Ooyala to enable manifest-based ingestion. Include the email address associated with the upload-only user for your account.
Upon approval, your account will be enabled for both XML and CSV manifest formats.
Dynamic ManifestsIn addition to the static CSV and XML manifest file formats, you can use filters to apply dynamic manifest criteria to assets. See Dynamic Manifests.
Deciding the Best Ingest Option
The figure below shows your Ooyala ingest options, plotted by required development time and by features/performance.
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|you have just a few few files to upload and have no programming resources available
|Backlot UI. After uploading a video, you can use the Backlot UI to manually associate it with ad sets, specify metadata and configure other features.
|you have many files to upload (bulk ingestion)
|FTP or Aspera, with or without a manifest file.
| you have many files to upload (bulk ingestion) and want to:
|FTP or Aspera with a manifest file in CSV format.
|you want Ooyala to pull files from your content management system (CMS) (that is, to use MRSS)
|MRSS with a manifest file in XML format.
|you have programming resources
|Backlot API directly.
OIS Ingest LogIn the Backlot UI, upload-only users can view a read-only report of ingest jobs that they have submitted via OIS (see Viewing the Ingest Log in Backlot). For programmatic access to the OIS ingest log, see the Ingest Log REST API.
In-Region Ingestion and TranscodingLeveraging Azure's Media Service, Ooyala Ingestion Service and Ooyala Transcoding Service support ingestion and transcoding of video assets performed in your local region. This reduces transcoding time and keeps content geographically contained. In-region ingestion is supported for files uploaded using the Backlot API, FTP, or Aspera.
To see whether your account is eligible for in-region ingestion and transcoding, contact your Ooyala account representative.
- Not supported for processing profiles that include asset files in Flash format
- Not supported for processing profiles that mix clear and DRM assets
- Does not support multi-DRM configuration for the same muxing format
- Does not support thumbnail
- Does not support closed captions
Content Replacement
You cannot use content replacement with the FTP, Aspera, or MRSS mechanisms. Attempting to do so will result in duplicate assets.
Instead, use the /v2/assets API request, with the /replacement qualifier for each asset. See the Ingesting with the Backlot API.

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Eve, in alchemy, is the counterpart to Adam and the feminine aspect of the prima materia as well as philosophical mercury. She represents the receptive aspect, the moist and cold, of the alchemical process; being associated with both Queen Luna and Diana. A.G.H
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What do you think when you hear about beach holidays?
The turquoise water, white sand, palm trees beaches… Some of you will respond as Thailand, Caribbean or Seychelles…
And what about Europe? A territory that surprises by revealing to the seaside life lovers that has nothing to envy to tropical seas!
Do you want to do sports? Building sand castles with the kids? Swim or spend your honeymoon in any European country? No problem, there are options for all tastes .
From Spain to Greece as well as Italy, discover our list of the 10 best European beaches.
Playa de S.Alga, Formentera – Spain
Here the sea is always calm and clear, blue waters and pink sand for a true paradise on earth to visit in the period from May to October.
Scala dei Turchi, Sicily – Italy
One of the most spectacular sights to admire in this stretch of Sicilian coast near Agrigento is, the so called, Scala dei Turchi.
Characterized by a white cliff overlooking the turquoise sea, which has the form of a huge staircase, hence the name.
A bath in these waters during the period from May to September it's mandatory for those who cross the Sicily island in 2017.
Rhossili Bay, Galles – United Kingdom
Rhossili Bay offers an enchanting and surreal landscape, a corner of incredibly spectacular paradise that allows you to experience wonderful days in front of the sea. We recommend a visit from July to September.
Navagio Beach, Zakynthos – Greece
With no doubt it is the most beautiful beach of Zakynthos, but is it correct to call it as one of the most photographed beaches all over the Greece.
Accessible only from the sea, immediately it gives the idea of the greatness and perfection. Embraced by the blue tones of the sea that stretch as far as the eye can see, is simply unique and the wreck seems put there by the hand of an artist.
Cala Rossa, Sicily – Italy
Favignana is one of the most fascinating islands of Sicily and Cala Rossa is one of its most beautiful beaches. A spectacular tourist destination to visit from March to October.
Egremni beach, Lefkada – Greece
The beach Egremni is a natural wonder located in the Ionian island of Lefkada, Greece. This stretch of coastline is characterized by white sand and high cliffs that overlook the clean deep blue sea.
Playa de Las Catedrales, Lugo – Spain
This magnificent beach has the particularity of being surrounded by cliffs shaped arch, that, reaching out to more than 30 meters high, look like a cathedral (hence the name). When the tide goes down, you can see the caves and the stone corridors curiously shaped…
Spiaggia la Pelosa, Sardegna – Italy
The Pelosa beach is definitely one of the most beautiful beaches of Sardinia and is considered as the beach with the water is so delightful to have no equal anywhere else in Italy. Has been chosen for its beauty, the 2nd most beautiful beach in Italy (1st in Sardinia) and the 4th in Europe. Its turquoise color of the water and its transparency, as well as its fine white sand make it look like a tropical beach rather than Mediterranean.
Cala Mariolu, Sardegna -Italy
Famous for its clear water and sand mixed with round stones in pink. The area is rich in caves, one of which opens directly onto the bay. The beach is always crowded for the enchanting beauty of the natural environment and the sea floor, which attract those who wish to dive in its waters.
Stiniva beach, Vis – Kroatia
Almost completely obscured from the view of passing boats, Stiniva beach on the Croatian island of Vis has something very magical and mysterious in herself. Visit this amazing place is a must for next summer.
Are you already ready for the next beach holiday? What are you waiting for! Book now your airport transfer on taxi2airport.com, we'll do the rest!


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Sales - we have good local knowledge and have a significant list of active buyers looking for a range of properties, anything from a modern semi-detached house to a character cottage to a large rural property. We advertise both weekly in the local newspapers and nationally when appropriate. Successful sales have resulted from properties being advertised in both our offices.
Lettings and Property Management - we offer personal attention from either of the two professionally qualified directors. To prospective landlords we offer an efficient service, bespoke property management, independently audited client account, and a determination to achieve the best results. To prospective tenants we offer a wide range of properties across West Dorset, South Somerset and East Devon.
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Here's a product rave for you. Got to say, Dr. Lewinn's is really doing it for me at the moment. This product is insanely good.
Dr. Lewinn's Instant Beauty Radiance Booster Contains Aloe Vera, Rice Bran Oil, Olive Fruit Oil, Olive Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Witch Hazel Extract, and Bisabolol. Lots of good things in short. You can use this in several ways, alone, as a instant hydration boost, or just before bed, apply a generous amount to your skin and tissue off the excess after 15 minutes before following up with your night cream, but my preferred way of using this is after my moisturiser as a make up base.
I tried to capture in photographs what this does but I couldn't, but in all face pictures for the last couple of months, I've been wearing this. It's my daily must have now.
It moisturises, it soothes and smoothes, it boosts radiance, it softens the appearance of lines and wrinkles and it helps my make up stay put longer and apply more evenly.
This is just incredible. It's £26 and is a definite repurchase for me, I can't imagine not using it every day, it just makes my skin look line free, plumper, smoother, brighter and fab. I was similarly impressed with the Dr Lewinn's Firming Eye Cream I reviewed recently. I'm also using another couple of products I'll review shortly that I'm loving so I'm looking very closely at this brand right now. Loving the sound of the Cosmetic Lift Set especially!
Available from www.drlewinns.co.uk, best primer ever.
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Sounds like a really moisturising product & it has so many great ingredients in it. I am going to have a look at their range and see what they have.
Great review.
Sounds amazing, and really reasonably priced too! xx
Oh this sounds fabulous – if it's half as good as the nail strengthener I'm in there! Been wondering if the skincare is up to scratch.
Nic x
Couldn't agree more with these comments!
I can't say I am sold by the packaging (they ruined it a little bit for me with the gold ring) but I can overlook that. What you have to say about this product is amazing and i want it
Not super keen on the name 'Instant Beauty' but you're right this is a truly great product. My skin felt plumper but tighter and there was an all round glow in my face too 🙂 Highly recommended.


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Dear Friends,
I've decided to participate in a great experience. It will involve cycling for a great cause, and I've emailed you because I need your help.
Pelotonia is a grassroots bike tour with one goal: to end cancer. It is a cycling experience that will take place August 20th-22nd. The ride will span two days and will cover as many as 180 miles. I've personally committed to riding 43 miles. I am writing to ask you to help me reach my fundraising goal of $1,000. Large or small, every donation makes a difference. 100% of every donation will fund essential research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.
We all know someone who has been affected by cancer. By supporting Pelotonia and me, you will help improve lives through innovations in research with the ultimate goal of winning the war against cancer. I would love to have your support. This truly is a unique opportunity to be a part of something special.
When you follow the link below, you will find my personal rider profile and a simple and secure way to make any size 100% tax deductible donation you wish.
Think of this as a donation not to me, or Pelotonia, but directly to The James. Please consider supporting my effort and this great cause. Here is the link to my rider profile: http://www.pelotonia.org/ride/riders_profile.jsp?MemberID=62806
Thanks again!
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Ami, Abby, and Mistie talk about the experience of reading western literature as atheists and ex-Adventists, conflicts that arise when raising children in a world saturated with religious imagery, and the role of religious themes in art and culture.
There may not be life after death, but there is life after Adventism.
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Do you still enjoy art and literature with religious themes or imagery? - Episode 72
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- AnonymousOctober 25, 2015 at 1:36 PM
I can relate to this one! As the product of a Reform Jewish family, I've been trying to figure this out for most of my life. We were always taught to be respectful of other religions and cultures (I have some truly scaring memories of "intolerance kills" lessons from Hebrew school featuring Holocaust documentaries and my family tree), but we were not supposed to participate. Christmas is the big battleground - no Santas or reindeer at my house. This didn't bother me that much as a kid; I used to troll my classmates by telling them I never got anything for Christmas (not strictly true) or that we didn't have a Christmas tree. Besides, as the oldest child, I got to play with fire every day for a week! This became less funny when my mom got a phone call because one of my little sisters got asked what kind of Nativity set we had and had no clue what her friend was talking about. Hearing the tales of Fiona and Alice through out the podcast reminded me just how nasty kids can be when they are sanctioned by adults who think they're endorsed by a smiling god. I won't go as far as to make the blanket statement "it gets better", but I can say that even though it's hard to be the odd kid out, the lessons they are learning now about standing by their identity will serve them well later.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 31, 2015 at 1:04 PM
what was the author you recommended rather than osc? danke.ReplyDelete


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The Permian basin, a long time oil and gas producing region nestled in west Texas and southeastern New Mexico was once believe to have reached "Peak Oil" extraction levels. A significantly larger play than the booming Eagle Ford Shale, the Permian Basin has reemerged as a production pillar for the US, thanks to advancements in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. Although still in early stages of new production, the Permian has already transformed the local economies surrounding the play, adding to the energy security of the U.S. In this issue of the DI Expert eBook, by Drillinginfo, the premier provider of data and insights for oil and gas exploration decisions, our expert analysts have delved into the complexities of the geology in the Permian, highlighted the successes of operators in the region and provided in-depth analyses on the play's re-emergence.
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CASS Events
CASS Housing events are open to everyone! If you're a family member, friend, or a waiver support staff person, we'd love to have you join us!
Click on the specific events to learn more about the outing, costs, if you need to RSVP, or fill out a waiver. If you have any questions, or would like to include something on the calendar, please let us know!
The Greater Fort Wayne area has a remarkable amount of resources for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Check out these partnering organizations to see how you can get involved! Please contact the organizations directly regarding events as times and locations as they may change.


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Capriles's 90 minute interview on the crucial, mass-market Venevision network tonight showed a candidate who's grown fully into his role just at the right time. Relaxed, confident, direct and energetic, he put forward the case for a Capriles presidency more eloquently than he ever had before.
They say practice makes perfect, and in Capriles's case that's the understatement of the year. The guy has improved immeasurably over the last ten months. He's grown into his role. And tonight, looking straight into the camera with that intense scowl of his, he struck me as entirely plausible in the role of president.
Here he is talking sense on Cadivi and on Cuba, for example:
This thing isn't over by a long-shot, anything could still happen on Sunday. But insofar as it really does matter to peak at the right time, Capriles has done admirably.Caracas Chronicles is 100% reader-supported. Support independent Venezuelan journalism by making a donation.


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Dr. Ting Bao is getting amazing results from his study on whether or not acupuncture can help ease the nausea, pain, and discomfort associated with breast cancer treatment. His results are impressive. As if having breast cancer were not horrific enough, now the treatment is causing symptoms that rival the anxiety of the cancer. Most women being treated for early stage breast cancer experience hot flashes, depression, and all over body pain in the muscles and joints. Out of the frying pan and into the fire!
A CNN report examined whether or not acupuncture could help ease these tortuous symptoms of the cancer treatment. As a way to dig into Dr. Bao's study, CNN follows Titi Ariyo, a women suffering from hot flashes and pain. She said, "I had joint pain, my knees and my ankles and my entire body just hurt." In addition to this, she couldn't sleep and was sinking further and further into sadness and depression. The acupuncture eased the symptoms of her breast cancer treatment.
What Breast Cancer treatment symptoms is acupuncture great at easing?
- Pain
- Nausea
- hot flashes
- Depression
What is better is that although Dr. Bao saw improvement with both the placebo and the real acupuncture. He saw significant reduction in the symptoms with the real deal. The end result is that he looks toward a time when acupuncture and allopathic medicine work together harmoniously to improve the the patients quality of life and outcomes.
This is just what is going on with Leah and her connection to the UCSD Center for Integrative Medicine. Here, practitioners of a variety of types of alternative and Eastern medicine come together for the benefit of the patient. For a full article detailing Leah's connection to the, click here.
What is clear from Dr. Bao's research is that acupuncture can and does work very with Western Medicine, even with something as severe as breasts cancer treatment.


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Science Ablaze - Tabletop Whale Creator Eleanor Lutz Makes Breathtaking Science Visuals
I've been an admirer of Eleanor Lutz' infographics for a while now. But when I picked up the March issue of Wired last week at the airport, and saw an article about Lutz' most recent infographic in which she set paper sculptures of plant seeds on fire (for science communication), I just had to talk to her myself.
I'm intrigued with Lutz' creativity even more than her technical skills when it comes to making her infographics. From setting paper seeds on fire, to creating "baseball cards" for eye-catching virus structures, to animating a butterfly field guide, her genius in placing complex science into formats that we can instantly recognize and enjoy (with digital twists) inspires me. One of my favorites is her infographic on the wing movements of various flying creatures.
Eleanor is a graduate student at the University of Washington where she studies mosquito neuroscience (um, amazing!). When she isn't in the lab, she's creating beautiful infographics and writing about them on her blog Tabletop Whale, and doing many other amazing things. You can find her on Twitter @eleanor_lutz.
Me: Can you tell me a bit more about yourself and your scientific research?
Eleanor Lutz: I study Aedes aegypti mosquitoes - the species that transmits Dengue, Zika and yellow fever. I work in Jeff Riffell's chemical ecology lab, where one of the projects is broadly focused on how mosquitoes use their sense of smell to find food.
Right now I'm working on understanding scent-related behaviors in mosquito larvae. Larvae don't transmit disease, but knowing more about the mosquito brain during their entire life cycle might help us understand some important aspects of adult olfaction.
Me: What does a typical day look like for you? (And when do you find time to create your beautiful infographic projects?)
Eleanor Lutz: Right now I'm not taking classes or teaching, so most of my day is spent in the lab. I do a mix of running experiments, writing, and data analysis. I also spend a fair amount of time preparing for experiments, which includes things like raising genetically modified mosquitoes, building new equipment, and mixing different chemicals. I like to draw on the weekends and after work to relax, so that's when I work on infographic projects.
Me: In reading your highlight in Wired, I was intrigued by the range of formats your infographic projects have taken. For your latest, you crafted artificial paper seeds and set them on fire to communicate how various plants have relationships with fire!
How do you come up with the ideas for your infographics? And how do you decide the format that an infographic will take?
Eleanor Lutz: For me the most difficult part is knowing which ideas are worth pursuing, and which ones I understand well enough to explain to someone else. I keep a running list of all the silly ideas I think of, and occasionally look through the list to cross off ones that no longer seem interesting. I usually don't bother starting a project unless I've had a few months to consider the idea and still find it interesting.
When I decide on a theme for an infographic, I try to take into account the science as well as the technical limitations. Some science topics need a lot of color to illustrate all of the different sections, but others are fine in black and white. And as an example of a technical limitation, animated files are much larger than still images, so it's more feasible to break these down into discrete sections that can be saved as separate files.
I try to pick between digital and hand-made work depending on what I think would best fit the science concept I'm trying to explain. As for the steps I go through in creating an infographic, I first spend almost half of my time doing research to make sure my infographic idea is feasible and makes sense scientifically. This might involve e-mailing scientists to ask for article suggestions and fact checking, or reading journal articles and textbooks. After the research is complete, I'll have everything I need to finish the infographic, and I work on the design elements until they're finished.
Me: What is your best advice for other scientists interested in communicating science visually?
Eleanor Lutz: If you're a scientist in academia you probably have easy access to data visualization classes, and I would recommend taking or auditing a class. At my university we have data visualization courses in a lot of different departments, including Computer Science, Quantitative Science, Informatics, and Design.
Me: What skills have you found most invaluable to creating your science communication products for your blog? (From your fire infographic, you appear to also be amazing at photography!) How have you accumulated/developed these skills?
Eleanor Lutz: I've been using Photoshop for 11 years, and it's definitely my go-to program for personal projects. But I think the important part is being comfortable with the program, not the exact choice of software itself. I'm actually not a good photographer, so for my fire infographic I had to do a lot of post-processing in Photoshop to fix photography issues like uneven lighting and overexposure.
Lutz has a tutorial on her blog for how she makes animated infographics.
Me: How can folks collaborate with you?
I usually email scientists myself for my own projects, but there are so many great science ideas that I don't know anything about. I would love to hear from you at firstname.lastname@example.com if you're a scientist with an idea for an infographic.
Which of Lutz' infographics is your favorite?!


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A character family house in a superb location within this highly regarded private estate. Built during the 1930s with later additions. There is an open porch and an oak panelled door which opens into the reception hallway with cloaks cupboard and separate cloakroom. The sitting room has a triple aspect and an open fireplace with a most attractive cut stone surround. The dining room features an ingle nook fireplace fitted with a gas fire and a commanding view across the rear garden. Doors lead from both the sitting and dining rooms into a conservatory which provides an ideal place to sit and enjoy the lovely views. The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with a range of oak units incorporating a gas fired Aga complete with the electric Aga Companion. Beyond the kitchen there is a breakfast room which has some built in oak furniture and a door leading to the utility room. Double opening French doors lead from the breakfast room out to the swimming pool area. From the reception hall a turning staircase leads to a galleried first floor landing. On this floor there is a master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite shower room, a guest bedroom which also has an ensuite and two further bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate WC. On the second floor there is a games room/bedroom and good size storage room which offers potential for converting into a further bathroom.
The property is approached via a sweeping drive with an extensive area of lawn interspersed with fruit trees. Adjacent to the breakfast room there is a beautifully maintained and totally secluded swimming pool with surrounding terrace and changing room. To the rear of the property there is a broad paved terrace with steps down to an area of level lawn. Across the rear boundary there is a lightly wooded area. The double garage has electric roller shutter doors and personal door opening on to the rear terrace. The whole enjoys magnificent long views.
The property is located in a stunning location and enjoys far reacing views set within a secluded plot on the popular Givons Grove private estate, which is situated on the southern edge of Leatherhead. The area surrounding the house offers excellent walking and open space with the River Mole lying within 1 mile and the National Trust owned Box Hill and Polesden Lacey both close by. Leatherhead mainline station offers a commuter service to London whilst the M25 is accessed at Junction 9 which in turn gives access to the A3 at Junction 10.
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Ristorante Fiore
250 Hanover St.
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 371-1176
Ristorante Fiore is located right in the heart of the North End. You cannot miss the sign on the sidewalk advertising its roof deck and patio, which are covered and heated for enjoyment even when the warm temperatures depart. Featuring a classic Italian menu with plenty of wine selections paired with warm pasta dishes, warmth also radiates from the heat lamps. From gnocchi to chicken parmesan, the food includes all of the Italian American favorites you could ask for, which can be enjoyed year round.
Granary Tavern
170 Milk St.
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 449-7110
Though it's a newcomer to the Financial District, Granary Tavern already has become quite a hot spot. Open daily for lunch, dinner and even brunch on weekends, guests of all ages can come in for American pub grub such as burgers and flatbreads. Locals love Granary's chicken and waffles or the oyster po-boy. Don't miss the heated patio warming up the tables lined up with umbrellas alongside the restaurant. Right across from the aquarium and just steps from the Rings Fountain in the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, there is plenty to see at this conveniently located restaurant.
Related: Boston Top Shelf Review: Eastern Standard Kitchen And Drinks
Trattoria Il Panino
11 Parmenter St.
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 720-1336
Trattoria Il Panino is yet another Italian restaurant in the North End neighborhood. It hosts guests on an enclosed outdoor patio. For more than 25 years, it has served fresh pasta dishes and seafood, with a menu heavily influenced by the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Thanks to the cozy setting and heated lamps, it is the perfect place to dine or drink if you're looking for a place tucked away off of the main streets.
Eastern Standard Kitchen
528 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 532-9100
Right outside of the Kenmore Station stop on the Green Line (and around the corner from Fenway Park) sits Eastern Standard. There is always something happening here. Not only does it have a prime location but it also boasts one of the best patios in the area. With lush plants surrounding the patio for privacy, and heat for when you need it, it is a popular place for lunch, dinner, drinks or brunch. It even offers late-night dishes like fried calamari, cheese plates or gourmet sandwiches. Enjoy a more upscale bar and restaurant option for the crowds who are not interested in the neighboring sports bars.
Daedalus Restaurant & Pub
45 1/2 Mt. Auburn St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-0071
Harvard Square in Cambridge is always hopping, especially at Daedalus, where its roof deck is well known amongst locals. Heated on chilly fall nights, it serves hot cider, hot toddies and other warm cocktails under the stars. Enjoy lunch, dinner and brunch along with a variety of drinks and desserts. The menu features soups like tomato bisque, and a wide variety of entrees from crab cake sandwiches to pork tenderloin. So you are sure to find something you love amongst the many menu selections.
Related: Boston's Best Waterfront Dining
Michelle Levine is a creative energetic, young professional that is passionate about everything Boston has to offer. She loves to attend local events, dine out, and cook and wants to share her findings with you. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.


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Our good friends Vicki Oh and Billea Bones, The Girls With Issues, did a review of The Committee. We are excited that they had some wonderful words to say about James' story and Nimesh's colors.
Listen Girls With Issues Podcast
Play Episode #72
This week we discuss Grayson #9, Ms. Marvel #16, The Committee #1, Dr. Strange is back and like a stranger, Kelly-Sue DeConnick is exiting Captain Marvel and Peggy Carter's penners are in, and Spider-Man has found its webslinger.
If you're not subscribed to their podcast, this would be a very good time to do so. They give great insight beyond just the big two and have a true love of indie books.
Every week, they do a review of one Marvel, one DC, and one indie book. This weeks indie book was James B. Emmett's The Committee, which they picked up from us at Special Edition.
If you haven't picked up a copy of The Committee #1 yet, now is a good time to do so!
The Clock has begun its countdown to the end of days. Can The Committee discover its secrets and prevent the apocalypse? The little group of humans, mystics and even an alien find themselves beset upon on all sides and time is running out.
Tick, tock!
The Committee gather as their leader Skyles reveals that the Clock has started its countdown, which means the apocalypse is coming. The end of the world has to wait however, as an immediate threat presents itself, a town nearby has been seemingly overrun with a potential demon problem. As two members of The Committee, August and Meiriev, journey out to see what the situation is, the others stay behind. However, not all is well at The Committee's HQ as the remaining members of the team, Skyles, Anastasia and Terrence, are attacked. With time continuing to run out and The Committee separated they must do everything they can to survive…and they still have to deal with that pesky apocalypse.


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Day 1 Arrival Bucharest
Welcome to Romania's capital, Bucharest, it is a lively city full of history and life. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a dinner at the hotel. Included is a one-night stay in Bucharest. (Dinner)
Day 2 Bucharest – Giurgiu Embarkation
Today in the morning, you will drive through the streets and boulevards of Bucharest in a guided city tour. After the tour, you will transfer from Bucharest to Giurgiu, where a warm welcome awaits you from your Captain and crew as you board your Emerald Waterways luxury river cruise ship. Tonight, join your Captain for a welcome dinner. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 3 Rousse – Arbanasi &Veliko Tarnovo
Today your ship will cruise to Rousse, once at the port take a coach ride to town of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi. Veliko Tarnovo, was the former capital of the Bulgarian empire known once as the 'city of the Tsars'. Visit the historic town of Arbanasi perched on a high plateau overlooking the Yantra River and lined with traditional houses. The town is known for its 17th and 18th century churches and many examples of Bulgarian National Revival architecture. Tonight, join your Captain for a welcome reception and dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
EmeraldACTIVE: Hike to Ivanovo Church
EmeraldPLUS: Choir Concert in Arbanasi
Day 4 Vidin
Arrive in Vidin, the most western town in Bulgaria. Your day will begin with an included tour visiting a local vineyard with wine tasting. Later, visit the medieval Baba Vida Fortress. Alternatively, embark on an EmeraldACTIVE hike to Belogradchik rock fortress. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
EmeraldACTIVE: Hike to Belogradchik
Day 5 Golubac
Today sail towards the narrow gorge between the European Alps and Carpathian Mountains, known as the Iron Gates. Then visit the archaeological excavation site Lepinski Vir. Located on the right bank of the Danube in the Djerdap gorge (The Iron gates of the Danube) near the town of Donji Milanovac, Lepenski Vir was the centre of one of the most complex prehistoric cultures. Rich cultural layers reveal traces of a highly developed culture that had complex social relations and as such was the first discovered urban settlement in Europe. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 Belgrade
Serbia's vibrant capital awaits today, your city tour includes a visit to Tito's Memorial, the impressive Fortress Kalemegdan and St Sava Church which is the world's largest orthodox cathedral. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
EmeraldACTIVE: Guided Biking Tour
EmeraldPLUS: Serbian Folklore Evening Show
DiscoverMORE: National Opera Theatre Tour (extra expense)
Day 7 Osijek
Cruise into the border region of Croatia today, an area that was heavily damaged during the Croatian War of Independence at the end of the communist era. Compare stories back at the ship and enjoy an evening of sailing further upstream towards Hungary. Tonight, join your Captain for a farewell reception and dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
EmeraldPLUS: Home Hosted Lunch with a Croatian Family
EmeraldPLUS: Meet students from the local village
Day 8 Kalocsa - Budapest
Arrive in Kalocsa, one of the oldest towns in Hungary, famous for the production of paprika. This morning, visit a local Puszta Horse Farm and enjoy a performance showcasing the exceptional riding skills of Magyar horseman. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
EmeraldPLUS: Visit to Puszta Horse Farm
EmeraldPLUS: Evening Cruise of Budapest
Day 9 Budapest Disembarkation
After breakfast, your tour concludes and you will be transferred to the airport for your ongoing flight. (Breakfast)
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A Global South
Virginia Willis believes the complete story of her region's cuisine lies in its diversity
In the kitchen of Virginia Willis' Atlanta home hangs an old cabinet door that looks like something most people would have tossed into a Dumpster. In fact, it is a family heirloom, salvaged from her Georgia grandmother's home and covered with recipes for pound cake, chocolate pie, biscuits and muffins.
Some of the recipes from what amounts to her family's culinary Bible were clipped from newspapers of the day; others were scribbled in her beloved maternal grandmother's hand. As Willis wrote in her first cookbook, "Bon Appetit, Y'all: Recipes and Stories from Three Generations of Southern Cooking" (Ten Speed Press, 2008), it is "a sight that can leave me breathless and move me to tears."
This memory cabinet is also an object that speaks to Willis' credentials as a Southern chef, food writer, recipe developer and spokesperson for her region's legendary cuisine. The author of five cookbooks, including the 2016 James Beard Foundation Award-winning "Lighten Up, Y'all," Willis knows exactly where she came from. She knows where she is going, too.
Over the past past year, she's been scouring her native soil, gathering stories for her next project: "Secrets of the Southern Table: A Food Lover's Tour of the Global South," due out from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in spring 2018. And this time, her cookbook comes with a companion TV series. Though funding is still in the works, the PBS show is anticipated for next spring or summer, with production by Boston's WGHB-TV, famous for showcasing another American original, Julia Child.
This is why Willis recently traveled to ten states in eight months: talking to farmers, artisans, makers and harvesters who define the South in our time. Along with makers of craft cider and old-fashioned country hams, Willis discovered Vietnamese shrimp fishermen in Texas and Oaxacan-born tortilla makers in Kentucky. "It's not just fried chicken and biscuits," she says, harking back to the traditional dishes that formed the foundation of her repertoire. "It's tacos and Korean barbecue."
This new journey of hers is also a lesson in history, politics, anthropology and agriculture. It's about correcting heavy-freighted Southern stereotypes that have been trafficked on TV — beginning, she says, with "The Beverly Hillbillies" and leading us right up to the Paula Deens and Honey Boo Boos of the present day.
"It's like an evolution," Willis says of her latest endeavor. "It's a response to me being weary of people telling me what Southern food is, or what Southerners are, or what Southerners think and believe. "It's like: Wait a minute. We've got more than fried chicken and cornbread. And we do have the Internet. Not everyone is like some of the caricatures you see on television.' "
As Willis utters this, she is munching on a breakfast biscuit of pimento cheese and smoky bacon at Atlanta's 8 Arm, a restaurant whose partners include chefs born in America and Vietnam. Before she can finish her sandwich, a fan stops by her table: "I love you," the woman gushes. "I have all your cookbooks. I still use your recipes. I mean, that creamed spinach!" Willis, who speaks in a soft Southern accent and wears her trademark silver-streaked hair pulled back in a pony tail, is clearly delighted, though she says she's always "astonished" to be recognized.
At 50, Willis, who describes herself as a "20-year overnight success," has never been a TV star. But she is hardly a stranger to the medium.
After earning a history degree from the University of Georgia in 1989, her first job in a professional kitchen was as an apprentice on the TV show of Southern icon Nathalie Dupree. At the urging of Dupree, Willis went on to study classic French technique: first at L'Academie de Cuisine in Maryland; then at École de Cuisine La Varenne in Burgundy, where she got to know Child, a frequent guest.
Back in America after nearly three years in France, Willis worked as kitchen director for celebrity chefs Martha Stewart and Bobby Flay. This was the late 1990s. Eventually, she fused her knowledge of Southern cuisine and French technique into a brand, beginning with that first cookbook, "Bon Appetit, Y'all." Pretty heady stuff for a woman who grew up shelling butterbeans with her grandmother, Meme, and digging worms to go fishing with her grandpa, Dede. Or perhaps it's the other way around: Maybe those formative experiences were the real gold.
To be sure, Willis learned early on what truly fresh food tastes like, and today she insists on knowing where her ingredients are grown. "One of the things that I have always tried to express in my books is that the cuisine of the South is an agriculture-based cuisine," she says. "We as a culture have sort of become distanced from where our food comes from, because there's always apples in the grocery store. There's always lemons, and there's no season."
Pithy and opinionated, Willis, whose "Cooking With Virginia" column for Southern Living magazine focuses on seasonal produce, is always taken aback when somebody wants to cook with peaches or okra in February.
While the writer of "Bon Appetit, Y'all," "Basic to Brilliant, Y'all," and "Lighten Up, Y'all" could have probably continued the "Y'all" brand for a couple more volumes, she's excited to say au revoir to all that and try something new. Sure, there were plenty of delicious and authentic recipes behind the doors of her grandmother's kitchen cabinet. But the real secret of today's South is its diversity.


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Disclaimer: I'm a wine idiot. Really, I know nothing except that it comes from grapes. Further proof of my complete lack of wine knowledge to follow.
I'm not a very social person. I don't enjoy large gatherings of people. Mingle? I'd rather not! Many people have trouble saying "No" to things. I have trouble saying "Yes." That's one reason why my current job is so nice. I'm alone. I work by myself and that suits me just fine. However, there are cultural events that take place being in a NATO community and sometimes I force myself to attend because, however much I dislike social events I do like things cultural.
Last week the French delegation hosted an event called Beaujolais Nouveau. All I knew was that it was a wine tasting. Someone gave me a free ticket. I forced myself to go. Upon arrival you're handed a glass (a real glass, not plastic or some other disposable item) and it is immediately filled with wine. Members of the French delegation walked around with bottles in hand refilling any glass that was even partially empty. I was a little surprised that there was only one one being tasted but it was free and I wasn't about to complain.
|This was the only picture of the event I could find online and I didn't have my camera to take any pictures of my own.
Anyway, the next day I saw the following news story title:
Beaujolais Nouveau French Wine Fans Take Red Wine Baths To Celebrate Its 2012 Launch
The story is here. That's when I learned that Beaujolais (a word that's impossible (at least for me) to type correctly the first time or ten) Nouveau is not just some French word for party (have I ever mentioned how terrible my French is?). It's a very specific wine. I told you I know nothing.
According to the story:
"Gamay grapes in France's Beaujolais region that are used to make the red are "harvested by hand, with no barrel aging, allowing the young wine to retain much of its light, fruity flavor making it a perfect pairing to popular holiday foods."
"As a result of the work of famed négociant Georges Duboeuf, the release of Nouveau has become a world-wide phenomenon with a race to get the first bottles to markets around the globe. More than 60 million bottles will be distributed worldwide,"
..the yearly launch of the Beaujolais Nouveau is celebrated around the world "with parties, special menus and festive cries of 'Le Beaujolais nouveau est arrive!'" Under French law, the third Thursday in November is the "earliest permissible release date" for the popular beverage."
Based on the fact that the Beaujolais Nouveau is already on clearance at the grocery store I'm guessing it's only considered a big deal for the day of release and then the novelty wears off? I don't know but I picked up a bottle.
If you want to read more interesting stories from more interesting places, head over to Unknown Mami and check out more Sundays in My City posts.


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I Love Wednesdays is a weekly meme created and hosted by Alexis of Reflections of a Bookaholic. Each week she posts a Why I Love Topic that she answers. If you would like to participate head on over to her site for the topic and the image. This week's topic:
Book Boyfriend:
Everybody already knows of my undying love for Jacob Black. So this week I want to spotlight a new book boyfriend who has recently stolen my heart. Four from Divergent was everything and I totally can't wait to hook up with him again in Insurgent. I actually did a book boyfriend post on him a few weeks ago so I'll pull info from that post so you can get to know Four and all the reasons I love him…I'm thinking a character profile is in order in the future.
- Profile:
- 18 years old
- Dauntless Faction Leader
- At least 6ft tall
- Spare upper lip with full lower lip
- Deep-set, dark-blue eyes
- Lean, yet muscular build
- Hidden tattoos
- Long slender fingers
- Has a quiet strength and subtle kindness
- Can be ruthless when needed
"I have a theory that selflessness and bravery aren't all that different." pg. 336
"He" is the young man attached to the hand I grabbed. He has a spare upper lip, and a full lower lip. His eyes are so deep-set that his eyelashes touch the skin under his eyebrows, and they are dark blue, a dreaming, sleeping, waiting color. pg 59
"I don't want to say this," he says, "but I feel like I have to. It is more important for you to be safe than right, for the time being. Understand?"
His straight eyebrows are drawn low over his eyes. My stomach writhes, partly because I know he makes a good point but I don't want to admit it, and partly because I want to press against the space between us until it disappears.
I nod.
"But please, when you see an opportunity. . ." He presses his hand to my cheek, cold and strong, and tilts my head up so I have to look at him. His eyes glint. They look almost predatory. "Ruin them." pg 287
We kiss again, and this time, it feels familiar. I know exactly how we fit together, his arm around my waist, my hands on his chest, the pressure of his lips on mine. We have each other memorized. pg 407
"I have something I need to tell you," he says. I run my fingers along the tendons in his hands and look back at him. "I might be in love with you." He smiles a little. "I'm waiting until I'm sure to tell you, though."
"That's sensible of you," I say, smiling too. "We should find some paper so you can make a list or a chart or something."
I feel his laughter against my side, his nose sliding along my jaw, his lips pressing my ear.
"Maybe I'm already sure," he says, "and I just don't want to frighten you."
I laugh a little. "Then you should know better."
"Fine," he says. "Then I love you." pg 486
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6 Responses to "Why I Love Wednesdays: Book Boyfriend"
I love Four! And I can totally see this guy as the leader of Dauntless. Now I'll probably be seeing his face when I'm reading book 2.
LOL, sorry if I messed up your own personal visual. But I had to put a face to him for the MBB meme and this guy came closest to the boy in my head. Four does make me swoon and I see he has another fan!
I love this post Jade. I think Four is a fantastic choice and I love your pick for him.
I gotta read this.


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State's fiscal outlook much brighter
STATE BUDGET $1.9 billion deficit forecast after years in double digits
Sacramento --
California appears finally to be waking up from its long budget nightmare.
After years of double-digit deficits, the state will face just a $1.9 billion budget gap next year, according to the Legislative Analyst's Office. Projections for future years show billions of dollars in surpluses.
The legislative analyst, Mac Taylor, called the situation a "dramatic turnaround" for the state, though he cautioned lawmakers to build a reserve and pay off other debts before spending heavily on services.
"But, definitely, this is a much, much more positive situation than we've faced in many, many years. On the whole it's pretty good news," Taylor said.
The state this year will spend $94 billion in general fund services, which include public education, colleges and universities, prisons, and health and human services, according to Taylor.
The annual fiscal outlook released by the analyst Wednesday is based on the general fund and showed a sharp drop from what California confronted just a year ago, when Taylor pegged the problem at $13 billion. The year before that it was a $25.4 billion hole.
At its peak in February 2009, California's deficit hit $42 billion.
Taylor's report is the official start to the budget season at the Capitol. Gov. Jerry Brown will make his own budget proposal - including his estimate of the state's deficit - in January. Lawmakers will then have until mid-June to pass a spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
Why the turnaround?
Key factors in the turnaround are the improving state economy, prior budget cuts and the passage of the Proposition 30 tax measure, Taylor found. By 2014, the state will have a surplus of $1 billion and that will grow to more than $9 billion by 2017, according to the fiscal outlook.
That means what is known as the "structural deficit" - the carryover deficit from year to year - will be eliminated.
The budget deficit is a combination of the shortfall for the current fiscal year - $948 million - plus a projected difference of $936 million between expenditures and revenues in the fiscal year starting July 1.
That deficit is due mainly to cities and counties not turning over as much money as was expected from the wind-down of redevelopment agencies. That money is sent to school districts and other local entities, reducing the amount the state has to spend on schools.
Brown's budget projected $3.2 billion in savings from that, but the analyst projects it will come in at $1.4 billion. Also, the budget anticipated $1.9 billion in profit from sales of shares of Facebook, but Taylor said that is likely to be $1.2 billion.
Other higher-than-projected costs, along with a $1.4 billion upward adjustment of revenues from a past year, added together to result in the final deficit number.
But a number of assumptions also are made that keep the deficit from being larger, including that the state's economy continues to grow, that the federal government doesn't go over the so-called "fiscal cliff" of tax increases and spending cuts, that there is no large rainy-day fund and that there are no cost-of-living adjustments for most state programs.
In addition, the report does not address the state's looming costs for retirement-related programs.
Governor weighs in
Brown praised the fiscal analysis.
"This report validates the hard work the state has done to cut its deficit and balance its budget over the long term. California is now on the path for a fair and sustainable budget as long as we continue to exercise fiscal discipline and pay down debt," he said in a statement.
Holding the line on spending will be challenging given the cuts Democrats reluctantly have made to state services. Many already have named specific cuts they want to restore next year, and they'll have the ability to do that now that they have a supermajority in both houses of the Legislature.
Democrats were waiting for the outcome of an Assembly race to confirm the supermajority, and on Wednesday Republican Assemblyman Chris Norby, R-Fullerton (Orange County), conceded that he had been upset by Democrat Sharon Quirk-Silva.
Past budget projections
California's leaders get an annual report every November on how healthy the state's finances are expected to be through the next 20 months. For years, the news from the Legislative Analyst's Office has been dire, as it has projected double-digit budget deficits. This year marked the first since 2006 that the projected deficit dropped to a single digit. LAO's recent projections:
2012: $1.9 billion deficit
2011: $13 billion deficit
2010: $25.4 billion deficit
2009: $20.7 billion deficit
2008: $27.8 billion deficit
2007: $10 billion deficit
2006: $2.4 billion deficit
2005: $1.2 billion reserve
Source: Legislative Analyst's Office
Wyatt Buchanan is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com


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Community Sport Development Project (funded by the HCCP)
The over-arching goal of this three phase project is to support the development of community engagement, leadership and employability skills in high school students while exposing participants to the sport of baseball. The target group is Grade 10 and 11 students in under-represented areas of Etobicoke and Scarborough with the focus on communities north of the 401. The project has received the financial support of the Humber College Community Partnership Fund (HCCP)
Phase 1- Community Sport Development: "Baseball Has No Boundaries"
In November 2014, Humber Athletics hosted 130 students and staff in Grades 10 and 11 from North Albion Collegiate Institute. Guest speakers spoke about various careers in sport in sessions termed "Career Explorations". Students also participated in "Game Explorations" which exposed them to skills involved in baseball. The importance of physical activity and nutrition as part of a healthy lifestyle were concepts that were emphasized during the one-day event.
Phase 2- Community Sport Development: "Leadership in Sport Camp"
In June 2015, 20 participants from L'Amoreaux Collegiate took part in a three day Leadership in Sport Camp. This camp gave students the opportunity to earn two components of NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) certification and CPR /First Aid. Participants also took part in a day of on-field practical training which exposed them to baseball related skills and teaching methods. Upon completion, participants were eligible to gain work work experience by gaining placements at various summer camps. These placements were organized by the project leads and included the Scarborough Baseball Association and Humber Jr. Hawks Summer Sports Camp. In total, 11 students received work placements. A number of the students continued to volunteer at local baseball tournaments.
Next Step - Community Sport Development: Dual Credit Class and Programming
The next component of the program will launch in February of 2016 in the form of a dual credit class. This class will be modelled around the current RECL 111 offered by HRT. The class has been approved by HRT, the TDSB and dual credit team. It will be taught by Theresa Steger and Matt Ferreira.
Sustainability Piece: Phase 1
On March 1st, 2016 Humber Athletics will host 40 students from North Albion Collegiate and L'Amoreaux Collegiate in the second edition of "Baseball Has No Boundaries".
Sustainability Piece: Phase 2
In June 2016, the project team is planning on running a second "Leadership in Sport" camp in North Etobicoke.
Humber Jr Hawks After School Sports Program
Humber College Athletics has partnered with elementary schools in the Lakeshore community to provide after school sports programs for youth. These programs were developed to provide children with the opportunity to participate in, and develop skills within various sports. These programs also promote physical activity amongst youth while also encouraging children to work in a team environment, helping to develop lifelong skills. Sports that will be taught include; basketball, soccer, dodgeball, wiffle ball, ultimate frisbee and many more.
A pilot project was launched in the Fall of 2014 at Twentieth Street school. A 16 week program was developed and was very successful. The Twentieth Street program is now running for a third session during the Winter 2016 semester.
A second program partnership was launched in January 2016 with Second Street Junior Middle School and is set to run for 14 weeks from January to April.
For more information on Community Outreach partnerships in Athletics contact Matt Ferreira at email@example.com or 416-675-6622 ext. 3707


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Florida International U
FIU builds early lead but crumbles against Pittsburgh
To upset Pittsburgh on Saturday, FIU needed game-changing plays and some funky fortune in addition to crisp execution.
And FIU got all of that — for one quarter.
After that, the steady body blows of Pitt's running game mass eroded FIU's defense. FIU's explosiveness dissipated against the wind. And so did a 16-0 first-quarter FIU lead crumble into a 42-25 loss at FIU Stadium.
"Obviously, we came out here to win the game," FIU coach Ron Turner said. "That didn't happen, so we're disappointed. But, as I told the team, learning how to win is a process. We're getting there, making strides. We've got a good football team. We went up against a good football team. Very physical, as we knew."
A weird afternoon of three — yes, three — momentum swinging safeties, figurative and literal bolts of South Florida lightning and strangely timed quarterback switches came down to that most basic of elements: the bigger, more punishing team took the necessary ground.
Behind an offensive line averaging 316 pounds, Pitt's 250-pound sophomore running back James Conner ran for 177 yards and three touchdowns on 31 carries, and 205-pound sophomore quarterback Chad Voytik ran for 114 yards on 12 carries. Pitt's 6-2 sophomore wide receiver Tyler Boyd outjumped excellent coverage by FIU's 5-9 redshirt junior cornerback Richard Leonard for a 19-yard touchdown.
FIU again started freshman quarterback Alex McGough, then twice switched to junior E.J. Hilliard. McGough threw for 224 yards, including a 57-yard touchdown to fifth-year senior Glenn Coleman that put FIU up 16-0. In addition to his 15-of-30 passing performance, McGough ran for a 3-yard touchdown. Hilliard ran for 31 yards on four carries that began with masterful fake handoffs and was 2 of 5 for 12 yards.
A scoreless game — Conner dropped a handoff and FIU redshirt freshman linebacker Jordan Guest recovered at the FIU 9 — got a flash flood of FIU points with 3:58 left in the first quarter.
After pounding out yardage on its previous drive, Pitt went for a play-action pass from its own 8-yard-line.
"We knew they were going to try to hit us with us play action," FIU junior cornerback Jeremiah McKinnon said. "Coach had me come off the corner, and I made the play."
McKinnon roared in unblocked and dropped Voytik for a safety. Pitt's free kick swerved out of bounds: nice break. McGough overthrew sophomore tight end Jonnu Smith, but T.J. Lowder caught the tip off Smith's fingers for a 33-yard gain to the Pitt 3 for another good break. McGough's touchdown run followed the next play.
McGough wanted to improve his deep-ball accuracy. He improved it enough to hit Coleman in stride up the right sideline behind Pitt cornerback Reggie Mitchell. Suddenly, FIU had a 16-0 lead and a place in several "Upset Alert" Twitter posts from all corners of the media.
Then, in the second quarter, Pitt got the wind and began knocking it out of FIU. A 71-yard drive ended with Leonard ripping the ball from Conner on the FIU 4. The next Pitt possession, Voytik kept on an option to the right and ran 32 yards for a touchdown.
Another three-and-out, this time with Hilliard at quarterback. Another short punt. Conner blasted through four FIU defenders for 20 yards. Three plays later, Boyd flew over Leonard for the aforementioned 19-yard touchdown. Still, FIU left the field to cheers from the crowd of about 3,000, announced at 10,147.
"They came to play in the first half, and I guess we didn't," Conner said. "We underestimated them."
What remained of FIU's 16-14 lead disappeared on the Panthers' second possession of the second half. Punter Chris Ayers kicked a mishandled snap out of the end zone: another safety. Pitt took over at the FIU 47 after the free kick and moved those 47 yards entirely on the ground to Conner's 3-yard touchdown.
If FIU was reeling, it got saved by the bolt. Lightning in the area prompted a 48-minute delay. Upon returning to the field, the defense held Pitt to a 32-yard field goal after a 9-yard punt started the Pennsylvania Panthers on the FIU 34.
Hilliard's second shift of the game saw him run for 27 yards on a drive to Austin Taylor's 43-yard field goal. But the drive after he gave FIU some momentum, Hilliard pulled it back out with a flub under pressure.
Throwing from his end zone, Hilliard threw the ball out of bounds with Pitt defensive end Rori Blair swooping down on him. The closest receiver might have been at Sun Life Stadium, and the result was another safety.
Pitt's 28-19 lead ballooned to 35-19 when Conner rumbled John Riggins-style through a hole on fourth-and-1 for a 41-yard touchdown. Though 5:49 remained, the dominance that would allow Pitt to answer FIU's last touchdown with its own had been established.


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I have a heat rash.
Outside, a million degrees.
Dog shat on the floor.
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Dog shit, dogs who roll in dog shit and the people who love them, gigantic puppies, the back of a crate is the WORST POSSIBLE place to take a dump
Some weeks ago, we took the children to visit their Grandparents in Virginia. While we were away, a friend of mine took our dogs into her home to love and care for them as her own.
Awwwww….. Isn't she the best?
Then this happened.
I'm sure it was A LOAD of fun for her. It's certainly wasn't A HUGE WASTE of time. I'm certainly glad she gives A CRAP about my adorable puppy.
A Haiku for Brandee:
My enormous dog
took a huge shit in her crate
for Brandee to clean.
She shat waaaaaay in back,
then rolled in it, just for you.
She's considerate.
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Who knew that a camera flash would be the most iconic prop from Star Wars. In the movie, the handles of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader's lightsabers were both made from vintage camera flash guns. Pretty cool, huh?!?
Watch this short episode below where DigitalRev In-Focus explains how set decorator Roger Christian is responsible for making the most iconic prop from Star Wars being a camera flash.
Star Wars had quite a small budget at first, so Christian had to visit antique dealers and thrift shops for prop ideas, and in a tiny photography shop on London's West End, he found a 1940s Graflex camera with a 3-cell flash gun attached. The flash gun, with only minor modifications, would become Luke's iconic lightsaber. Watch more in the video below:
It only cost Christian $15 to convert the flash gun to a lightsaber, but one of the two he created was sold to a museum in Seattle for $250,000, making this flash handle one of the most expensive movie weapon props ever sold. In the original article on PetaPixel, they said, "thanks to the prop's "return" in Episode 7, chances are good that price (and the flash gun's status) will only go up."
If you love Star Wars, just like we do, be sure to watch the video above to hear more about this piece of camera equipment and how it became one of the best-known props in movie history.
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America's First Destination set to make 30th anniversary of Women's Week one for the ages
Provincetown, Mass. – Over the years Provincetown has come to represent many things to many different people. For artists and art enthusiasts it is known as America's oldest continuous artist colony. For historians, it is known as the first stop by the Mayflower during the Pilgrims journey to the New World. For travelers it is the vacation destination named as one of the quirkiest towns in America in 2014 by Travel and Leisure, where one can experience picturesque beaches, world-class shopping and dining, and some of the best whale watching in the country.
But PTown, as it is known by locals, perhaps is the most meaningful to the LGBT community that has come to know it as America's first destination for same-sex marriage and its pioneering spirit of diversity and progressive, inclusive culture. It is in this same spirit that Provincetown announces another shining example of its culturally progressive identity in the 30th anniversary of Women's Week, set for October 13-19, 2014.
In 1984, several entrepreneurial and vivacious female innkeepers convened to talk about the summer vacation season and ways to bring women back during the fall. This small discussion blossomed into the idea of a clambake on the beach for one weekend in October that would be called Women's Weekend. With email yet to exist, the women wrote letters to their summer guests and invited them all to come back to stay and enjoy Provincetown's off-season, while enjoying the picturesque surroundings and local entertainment, in addition to the clambake. The event was a resounding success, and today is one of the longest running lesbian events in history.
The innkeepers officially became the Women Innkeepers of Provincetown, inviting new innkeepers to join their ranks and become a part of Women's Week. A few events came out of this endeavor that are still mainstays of the celebration today. These include a community dinner, an annual golf tournament, a fun run, and the epic dance party on the final night of the week, dedicated to the women of Provincetown.
Over the past 30 years, Women's Week has grown far beyond anyone's expectation. Comics, drag performers, jazz, blues and contemporary musicians, opera singers, and many more local and international talents have all performed in years past and continue to come back to entertain those celebrating during this special week. Some of these include iconic and award-winning LGBT entertainers include Kate Clinton, Poppy Champlin, Kristen Becker and Suzanne Westenhoefer; musicians Lisa Ferraro and Erika Luckett, Cris Williamson,Tret Fure, and Janis Ian; and authors Marianne K. Martin, Lynn Ames andGeorgia Beers to name a few.
Another reason this year's anniversary is special is that award-winning filmmaker Andrea Meyerson will be filming her Women's Week documentary entitled "Clambake: 30 Years of Women's Week in Provincetown." Upon completion, the documentary will debut at the Provincetown International Film Festival in June 2015, and then another special viewing will take place at next year's Women's Week. The goal will be to have it play in all the LGBT film festivals across the country and all over the world to show exactly how large a role Provincetown has played in the emergence of LGBT awareness and advocacy in the past three decades.
Other Women's Week events scheduled include original plays, writing, photography and theater workshops, walking tours, craft fairs, and meet-and-greet events for all to enjoy. Revelers will have an overwhelming amount of activities that include sunset sails on the PTown harbor, afternoon tea dances, dune tours, sunset campfires, culinary classes, drum lessons, a mock American Idol night, wine tasting, a fish fry, a 1920s speakeasy, the annual clambake that started it all, and much, much more. This year is so full of events that are not be missed that there's simply too many to mention them all. For a complete Women's Week calendar of events and entertainment head over to the 2014 Women's Week website here.
Over 30 years Women's Week has grown into one of Ptown's largest, longest running and most beloved events. Through hard work and determination, the original women innkeepers that put on a simple clambake three decades ago can now surely look on in awe at their event and the success it's achieved. Today, any women attending for the first time will find it immediately evident why Provincetown truly is America's first destination for celebrating LGBT culture and diversity, but even more importantly for celebrating the culture and diversity of ALL people. Come experience it for yourself!


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There has been much excitement this week for one of our major clients! Orbus Leisure have been working (undercover) with ITV and the Jeremy Kyle show to make one man's Christmas even more special this year.
Guest to the show Patrick has been on an amazing weight loss journey throughout 2011. He was morbidly obese at 27 stones and was facing a bleak future if he did not lose weight. After hearing his story, Jeremy and the team stepped into action. Andre Diurno, ITV's professional fitness coach was enlisted to help and Patrick embarked on an amazing fitness and weight loss journey.
This week's 5 Days of Christmas episode brought Patrick back to our screens and it was revealed that he has shed an amazing 10 stones! He has changed so much physically that some of his friends failed to even recognise him! Huge congratulations to Patrick for all his hard work and likewise to the ITV team who have helped him every step of the way.
But for Patrick the weight loss journey does not end at the end of 2011. It is crucial that he keeps to his new regime for the sake of his own health and the good of his family and Orbus Leisure stepped in to help. After hearing Patrick's plight at the start of 2011 Orbus Leisure got in touch with ITV and offered their help, in the form of a professional treadmill. Now, Patrick can continue exercising at home to continue his weight loss journey until he reaches his ideal BMI. Patrick has well and truly caught the exercise bug, so we know that his treadmill will be put to regular, frequent use.
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We are so proud of Megan. She has been saving her money, with a goal, since September. She has had several occasions to spend her spending money but stuck with it. Today she has reached her goal. Wonder what she was saving for? An iPod touch. She was so excited. She had Mickey count out her money to double check. Yep, she had enough. She thought she'd have to wait for it to be delivered but Mickey ordered it a few months ago when she was getting close. He pulled it out and surprised her. She was ecstatic! Then there was all kinds of talk about "I want ______ app." "I want _____ ibook." and "how do I do _____?".
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Bax's giving that Look in the last panel is perfect. Points for his imagination, certainly…
Never ask "what's the worst thing that could happen?". This amused me greatly.
Now we know Di's scene is before doing anything with Bax, I am also amused that Bax in Marc's body has given Di issues with her own desirability which she is seeking to remedy by seducing Bax in his own body, entirely unaware of who rejected her and that he in turn is horribly afraid of rejection by her. Deary Dewey me…
heh, friends help. Bax is very good at looking at all the possibilities…except for any possibility of them actually working out together, which would fit them together like, oh, Rikk and Alisin, & Alisin and Rumy
Isn't that what all women do when you fail to satisfy them?
I've herd that's what happens when the female is unhappy after mating… The Male dies by head twisting.
Also now that we've seen the worst case outcome of this date. It's going to turn out WAY better then that, I am sure…
All of those scenarios sound far more familiar than I'd like. � _�
And that's why she's known as "Lady Mantis"
@Sorrowtoserenity: …you've had your neck snapped after a bad date? How's that undead lifestyle treating you? o_O
You know, I am kinda disappointed in Baxter's imagination. My "worst that can happen" scenarios, even for something as simple as a date, tend to start with the unleashing of mass extinction bioweapons and escalate in severity from there.
The second-to-last one isn't even a worst-case scenario. It's pretty much a best-case scenario. I'd ditch the date, Bax.
I have to say that this page is brimming with awesome.
@Liza; Not good. I never realized how biased things like car seats and ladders were in favor of the living, head-on-straight majority before.
LockeZ, you're being a bit pessimisti-
Wait. Locke 'Z'? Could it be? MY VERY OWN EVIL TWIN?!
About time you realized your evil twin has shown himself Locke
Let's analyze Baxter's fears, shall we?
High school head games? Boring your date to dead? Being bored to death by your date? Becoming hopelessly obsessed with a co-worker who's not interested in you? Being emasculated by a brutal post-coital performance evaluation?
1- If she does that, she outs herself as an immature bitch who is not worth the hassle
2 and 3- They're both snarky and pop culture savvy. That's not enough to base a relationship on, but is more than enough conversation fuel for a meal
4- If the date goes OK, she *might* want to repeat it. Even if the first date means nothing to her, you could get another shot. It's always a good idea to keep a realistic grasp of things, though: It's a date, nothing more.
5- Good hygiene, enthusiasm and willingness to pleasure her should prevent half of the most common eventualities in bed. Also, remember that pron is a perfect guide of Sexual Don'ts. Give it your best shot, try to be confident and do try to get there, but don't be afraid of asking for directions. If she's still unsatisfied after all your efforts, you could always ask for a rematch


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Rama and Sita are inseperable (Same as Siva and Sakti being inseperable)
Saturday, 10 September 2011
When one thinks of the Sun, he thinks of its radiance, its brightness. Just as brightness and the Sun can never be dissociated, so too can Sita and Lord Rama never be viewed separately, and should not be viewed separately, said V.S. Karunakarachariar in a discourse. Rama with Sita is benevolent. Rama without Sita is dangerous.
Whenever He killed, it was when Sita was not beside Him. He killed Tataka, Subahu, Vali, Ravana and Kara and Dooshana, when Sita was not beside Him. He did not kill Kakasura because Sita was with Him at the time. This is a very interesting episode, which highlights the importance of approaching Rama when He is with Sita. Ravana's sins of coveting another man's wife and then carrying Her away were unpardonable. But even he did not cause Sita any bodily harm.
Kakasura, on the other hand, pecked at Sita's breast. When compared with Ravana's act of kidnapping Sita, Kakasura's sin is more serious. Yet Kakasura was spared by Rama, who only blinded him in one eye. How did Kakasura get away with a mild punishment? The answer lies in the fact that Sita was beside Rama, when Kakasura surrendered to Him. In fact, even this Saranagati (surrender) of Kakasura was deficient, for instead of placing his head at the Lord's feet, the demon placed his feet at the Lord's feet. This is not the way to surrender, for the act of surrender must be done with humility, by placing one's head at the feet of the Lord. Sita, noticing that Kakasura had not surrendered as required, turned him over so that his head now rested near the Lord's feet. Thus it was through Sita's act of kindness that Kakasura was saved.
Rama is the Lord of the universe, yet it is the presence of Sita that makes Him our protector. Rama is every inch a king, and the way Rama sits on His throne indicates His Supremacy. Such is His bearing. But Rama is like a cool ocean. Just as we retire to the seaside on a hot day and find the sea breeze soothing, so can we approach Rama, for His mercy will rid us of the heat from our sins. The feeling of safety we get in His presence comes from the fact that Sita is beside Him.


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Established in 1996, the National Multicultural Festival has become one of the largest events in Canberra, attracting locals and international visitors to celebrate cultural diversity in Australia.
This year's National Multicultural Festival will be on 17-19 February in the centre of Canberra. This fun, free, family-friendly event that includes activities, shows, food, dancing, will keep your weekend busy and entertaining. For more information, please go to http://www.multiculturalfestival.com.au/