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[11:17 am] Today I'm going to work on a personal project and try to document my progress as I go. I'm giving myself a total of 12 pomodoros (at 25 mins each) to get my work done, with a 35 minute break after I complete six.
My goal is in part to get some practical work done, and to a greater extent to intentionally observe how I work throughout a single full(-ish) day.
Pomodoro #1 is dedicated to exploring the project I'll work on today and coming up with ideas for how to approach things.
The full scale tool I want to build is essentially an automated personal assistant of sorts, but that scope is potentially infinite. So to narrow it down, I'm thinking about working on a checklist management feature.
There are lots and lots of things I need to do every day on a recurring basis, and I tend to use Slack reminder alerts for that purpose. Things like "Take your vitamins with breakfast daily", "Use the rowing machine every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday", "Join the #CodeNewbie chat every Wednesday at 9pm", and so on. These are simple examples, but it's not uncommon for me to have a dozen or more of these alerts for a single day… and that's what gets complicated.
When you're constantly being alerted for each individual thing, it's easy to start ignoring alerts, especially if you're distracted. It would be nice to be able to pull up a list and say "OK, what was I supposed to do today, and did I do it or not yet?" — Slack sort of gives you this ability but not in a very clean way for recurring tasks.
There are also other kinds of recurring activities or objectives which have data attached to them, scattered across a thousand different systems. For example, I monitor my blood pressure daily, and then key this information into a Google sheet. I have a slack reminder that tells me to fill it out, but it would be much better to have a small card with a form field on it that shows up every day and simply asks you to fill in the data directly. This would eliminate the separation between the reminder and the actual data entry task, which would reduce friction considerably.
Similarly, I try to hit a 10,000 step walking goal every day. My Fitbit does a great job of tracking this data and it's obvious when you've hit the goal because it does a cheesy little animation and vibrates… but I have to remember to look at either the watch itself or the app on my phone to see where I'm at with things. The problem isn't tracking or alerting on the information, it's showing it in the context of everything else that's going on in my day. So it'd be nice to have these automated cards too, which show where you're at on various metrics and give you a red/green result alongside everything else you're tracking for that day.
To make a long story short, I want to be able to easily see things like "Alright, you have all this stuff on your calendar for the rest of the day, and you're only at 1500 steps. When are you going to do that? 11pm? That'll suck. Oh and by the way, you're supposed to row today too."
The examples I've given are mostly around health related metrics because that has been a strong focus for me lately, but my work is full of things like this too. Submit an article to my editor by Friday, spend 1.5 hours doing course prep every evening for a week, so on and so forth. Reminders can tell me when to do these things, calendars can let me plan out a schedule, but I also want to see "Well, did you do this or not? And if not, what was the surrounding context of your day that might have caused things to not work as you'd hoped."
I feel like I'm getting too far out into the weeds now, so I'll reel it back in and take the next pomodoro to start designing a single feature that might help with some of these problems. But the grand vision is sort of a smart dashboard that gives you checklists, data monitoring, and survey forms broken down by day, so that if you look in that one place you can see all your personal management chores + information in one place… and then you can mine historical data to keep tuning your routines.
I won't get anywhere close to building that today, so now I'll take a few minutes break and ponder what I could build.
Pomodoro #2 is dedicated to designing a single usable feature that I can build a walking skeleton for and then iterate on.
[11:48 am] After a failed attempt to locate my headphones, I'm back at my desk and continuing work. The hunt for the headphones will resume in the next break.
Now I will head over to myBalsamiq and see if I can get some mockups put together for um… something based on the stuff I talked about above.
[12:03 pm] OK, I have a mockup made that looks like hardly anything at all, but switching to a visual mode of thinking about the problem was useful to me…
This is essentially what I want… a todo-list like thing that dynamically figures out what to show on the list depending on the day (and maybe even the time of day… i.e. we could gray out upcoming tasks until they become actionable… but I'm deferring thinking about that until later)
There remains a question of… "what do we do about the checklist items that were missed on a given day?" — For something like "Take Vitamin D", I'd definitely want that to be shown again on Thursday, because if I was a day late that's not a big deal but skipping a week is not desireable. For the "Row for 30 mins" item, it's less clear… some days I'd possibly move that into the next days, other times I'd just skip.
It seems like what might work well is for any checklist item that was missed… we could display an alert on the following day which asks you what action you want to take….
- I actually did it, I just forgot to check the box. So check the box on yesterday's sheet for me.
- I didn't do it, and I need to, so add it to my sheet for today.
- I didn't do it, and I need to, but I can't do it now, so snooze it until (time + day)
- I didn't do it, and I don't plan to, so just leave it unchecked for yesterday and stop complaining about it.
Immediately I've found more than enough complexity for this one feature! I think I'll spend the next pomodoro standing up a web application and doing some very minimal HTML mockups so that I get that out of the way and can do design + implementation in parallel. Break time!
Pomodoro #3 is about getting a (Rails) web app running w. minimal HTML mockups so that I have an implementation test bed to work with.
[12:15pm] Headphones located! This is a practical matter because without them, I tend to wander far from my computer and don't hear the pomodoro ring to tell me to get back to work. Now I can go anywhere in my house or even into the yard on breaks and still hear the ticking and ringing of the timer.
Alright, time to get a barebones Rails app up and running on Heroku.
Of course this meant immediately spending a few minutes thinking about names, which is a waste of time. I had filled in MyHUD in the mockup but that's already used and also a bit cheesy. Every name will be used, so let me just use a common name for now. I spun a random word generator until I came across "Drumbeat" and that works for me… and it was surprisingly available as a Heroku app name.
[12:27pm] I sure hope Nokogiri finishes compiling before this Pomodoro wraps up. 🙁
[12:35pm] Success! (Ahahaha, can you call it that?)
It's funny, this simple "Hello World" example made me notice that the default timezone is set to UTC. Because this is an app only for me for now, I'll set it to my own zone (US East).
[12:41pm] Break time. Didn't get to do any actual mockups yet, and still need to add bootstrap. Will do that for the next Pomodoro, then!
Pomodoro #4 will continue to focus on preparing HTML mockups live on Heroku
[12:48pm] Back to work!
[12:53pm] I've worked on Rails 5.1 apps before but this is the first time I'm setting one up from scratch, forgot jQuery is not included by default anymore (had to do yarn add jquery to enable it).. now bootstrap-sass seems to be working after following README instructions.
[1:04pm] Now realizing that I also need to add the webpacker gem in order for Heroku to compile JS assets and also use yarn, etc. We had a setup guide when I was working with an agency, and I've intentionally decided to start from scratch to make my own documents now that I'm working solo… but it probably would have saved me the headache of hitting these little snags.
[1:09pm] Still dealing with asset compilation issues, fun!
[1:11pm] Break time. Looks like I need to run ./bin/rails webpacker:install. Fingers crossed that it'll work and when I get back I can do something other than fuck around with Rails configuration details.
Pomodoro #5 will focus on preparing HTML mockups for realz
[1:16pm] OK, installing webpacker (and adding jquery again via yarn) seems to have gotten Bootstrap working on Heroku. I could have used a CDN or manually installed bootstrap, but as soon as I wanted to add another JS dependency I would have been hitting these questions anyway. Also, all of the notes above will go into a setup guide to speed this up for me in the future, so not all is lost.
But now I get to work on what I actually came here to do… or so I hope.
[1:25pm] It's nothing, but it's something… I'll take it!
All of this is just hard coded static text. The next step will be to make it do something, I guess. An OK first step would be for it to at least read this data from the server (even if it's hard coded on that end), ideally asynchronously.
Here's where I have a confession to make… my Javascript skills are terrible. I usually lean on others who know what they're doing… but one of my goals for the summer is to be reasonably self-sufficient with JS. I haven't decided how far I'll take things today so I may start with server-side rendering, etc… and then make it more properly dynamic later. We'll see.
[1:33pm] The following setup will work for now… I don't want to focus too much on the UI problems yet, because I want to deal with the recurrence logic, persisting these reminder states, alerts for unchecked entries from the previous day, etc…
I will take a few minutes to think through how I want to model reminders and what interactions I'll implement first, then take my break. Once I return, I'll focus on "making it do something!"
Pomodoro #6 will focus on functional mockups of interacting with reminders
[1:48pm] OK, now I'm sketching some stuff on paper to try to figure out how to get an interaction of some sort into the mix… I think I'll start with the recurrence relationships and maybe a date pager of some sort so you can see the list of reminders for each day.
I'm not really trying to figure out how to properly model things because I still am not certain what features this application will have. Instead, I'm bootstrapping a functional prototype because I tend to learn most from actually interacting with an application. I will not feel bad at all if I gut the implementation and completely replace it later, and will gladly cut corners in these early stages to an extreme degree.
[2:03pm] I spent a few minutes thinking, and also dug through the IceCube recurrence library documentation. I started to think about whether one off reminders and recurring reminders could be unified, which is definitely a premature modeling optimization. Then I started to wonder, where are we going to track the "Completed" status? Does that need to be its own model, like ReminderStatus, or something?
It got too confusing. So I'm simplifying for now to an extreme degree… a single Reminder model with date, note, and completed fields. This is not enough, but it's a starting point. I can experiment with recurrence patterns and generating these reminder records after I get this simple version in place.
So it's time to go write some migrations and load some seed data into the system.
[2:11pm] Oh, it's time for my long break now! I've got the models built but will go and get a bit of rest, which is probably a good idea at this point.
Pomodoro #7 Continue on modeling reminders
[2:47pm] I'm back! I ended up taking a nap during the break so um… I'm re-establishing my bearings and will be back on track shortly.
[3:01pm] Of course I got the argument order wrong for strptime and of course I needed to look up the patterns for strftime.
[3:05pm] And of course I forgot to run migrations on Heroku.
[3:10pm] Huzzah! Different reminders showing up for different days, based on querying the database. It's hacked to hell, but it's starting to at least make me imagine what it'll really look like…
Break time! (Need to wait a little longer than 5 mins to start #8 because I have food on the way, but back super soon)
Pomodoro #8: Update completed status w. JS
[3:27pm] As I said before, I'm bad at JS. But I think I can handle getting this form to update the records completed status whenever you click a checkbox, so that's what I'm going to focus on first. If time permits, I'll add other UI pieces like a date selector of some sort.
[3:50pm] I started with just a basic (non-JS) form submission and realized I'm not even particularly good at that! I really need to practice frontend web dev more.
Took a while looking around at how to deal with checkboxes (because they don't submit false values, you need to have a blank hidden field in order to track things like a checked box going to unchecked.)
This is done for you by Rails's check_box method, but not by check_box_tag.
This whole view isn't following good Rails practices, that much I know. But at least now I know where specifically my weak spots are. Filling them in will be a problem for later.
Pomodoro #9: Continue update completed status from #8
[4:10pm] Progress! I have the form updating the reminder records in the DB, with a manual submission flow (i.e. click a submit button, send a request to rails, redirect back to the form). Now let's see if I can get the form to submit whenever you click on a checkbox.
(I know, I know, this is only a half measure… later we'll want to do a remote call to avoid a form refresh, and ideally only update one checkbox at a time, etc… but from an outside-in perspective, this will kind-of-sort-of-work and then I can decide whether to go deeper on getting the JS behavior right or shift to other features.)
[4:17pm] OK! That's working! The reason I felt that this was an important feature to add, even if I hacked it together inappropriately, is because I've gotten used to the idea of web applications automatically updating as you enter data, and I worry that it'd be very easy to forget to press a "save changes" button and then things would get out of sync. I more or less know how to rewrite this to use a proper remote update flow, but I'd be slogging through a bunch of web searches and examples to get there rather than doing it from memory, and so it's not the best use of my time right now.
Instead, I'll now add date selectors.
[4:25pm] Is it pretty? Not at all. Is it functional, you bet! Good enough for now.
Pomodoro #10: Take a step back and consider next steps
[4:36 pm] So far I've done more reminding myself of basic web dev skills and messing w. configuring various tools than I have done application development/design, and I only have about 1.5 hrs left in my work day. My tool is not really usable for my needs yet… even in a most minimal sort of way. That's OK but since I probably won't find another big chunk of time to work on this for at least another week or two, it leaves me wondering… how can I best make use of this bit of time I have remaining?
Is there a path that I can take that will let me start using this application starting today, no matter how simple? I'm not sure.
What I know is I definitely need the recurring reminders, even if they're pre-processed and then used to manually generate individual reminder records for each day for a set period of time (like two years into the future)… but physically generating individual records from a recurrence pattern will lead to all sorts of problems right out the gate… because it'll make it a nightmare to update things.
I could potentially add a boolean flag to the individual records, like autogenerated. This would make it possible to do an update to the recurrence pattern set via a mark and sweep… i.e. go through and delete all the records where autogenerated is true, re-run the recurrences from today forward about a year or two, generate new records, etc. This is such a hack that the only reason why I'm thinking about it is because it might get me to a (barely) usable tool today rather than weeks from now. If I sat down to model this properly, I could do a much better job. (This is the kind of stuff I'm actually good at, unlike JS/Web dev… but it takes time!)
But suppose I went that route… then I'd have something like a CSV file that I could check into the repository, with things like this…
"Row 30 minutes",weekly,"M" "Row 30 minutes",weekly,"W" "Row 30 minutes",weekly,"F" "Vitamin B12", daily "Vitamin D", weekly, "W" "Meet with Sue @ 9am",once,2017-06-14
And then if I make a change to this file and check it in, and run a task like rake update_schedule, then it'd generate all the reminder records I needed.
I could even make the update mechanism a little smarter… this is a small total number of reminders no matter what, so I could literally generate the whole new list and then only delete the records that aren't in the newly generated list… allowing me to preserve the "complete" status.
None of this is sound engineering! But what I'm really more interested in at this point is… will I even use this tool? Is seeing all my reminders in one place and being able to check them off as I complete them valuable? Is it useful to look backwards and forwards through day views rather than having everything lumped in one big list in Slack?
In other words, I sort of want to test out the product before I worry too much about the code. Hmm… I'm convinced that some variant on the above might work. Maybe to make it a bit less annoying, I can persist the CSV file in the database, and create a simple form for updating it. This way I won't need to go and commit something into git, push a deploy, run a script, etc. just to update my schedule.
Later on, there will definitely be a normal UI for adding, updating, and removing reminders. But that can wait.
I'm also slightly curious about the possibility of supporting Slack-like syntax in a text box, i.e. remind "Buy chia seeds" tomorrow — but I know that's going to be something that'll easily turn into a project in of itself.
Alright, I'm convinced some variant of the above is worth a shot. Let's see what I can get done in the next hour.
Pomodoro #11: Build a CSV-based import script for updating reminders
[5:06pm] Gonna go heads down on this and crank it out rather than giving live updates while I work on it. I'll post once it's done.
[5:24pm] Don't try this at home kids, because it's wildly unprofessional. But this works for loading individual reminders from a CSV while preserving completed status after import even though it blows out all the old records…
Now to bring in the "weekly" pattern, which probably means it's time to install IceCube.
Pomodoro #12: Attempt to wrap up CSV import feature
[5:56pm] Huzzah! I have recurring scheduled reminders for "daily, weekly, and once" all working, and deployed to Heroku. I didn't get to build the web form for updating the CSV data, but I imagine I'll be able to do that when I find a spare half hour or so in the next couple days.
This is what the configuration file ended up looking like:
note,frequency,details "Vitamin B12",daily "Row 30 mins",weekly,"Mon/Wed/Fri" "Vitamin D",weekly,Tue
Not the most human friendly interface, but something I can live with for a few days, if only to test out the workflow and see whether it's useful to me or not.
Given that I started the day out with just a vague idea of "I want to build some sort of checklist thingy"–I'm happy with my progress.
I realize from the work today how much I took our playbook for granted when I was working at an agency (i.e. it's MUCH easier to set up a Rails app when you have a big document that you go through and it says "install this, now update this config file, now install this…" and so on… and so I need to rebuild those as soon as I can.
I also realize that there are a ton of holes in my web development skillset. I tend to do OK when working within already built applications, or when I have people around I can ask for help, but on my own, I'm just not great at anything above the domain logic layer. I need to do some dedicated practice on each of my rough patches and seek feedback if I want to be more self sufficient.
But overall, not bad for a Saturday afternoon of hacking. I learned where some of my gaps are, got a project started that I'll hopefully keep working on, and made a document that maybe is interesting/useful to you as it shows how I work.
That's all for now! Thanks for reading.


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Eat & Drink
Grilling tips
Gauging grill temperatures
Most grilling recipes use terms such as "low," "medium" or "high" heat rather than temperatures. The easiest way to judge grill temperature is to hold your hand 3 to 4 inches above the grate and start counting: "One Mississippi, two Mississippi," and so on. The number you are at when the heat forces you to pull your hand away corresponds to the temperatures below:
2 to 3: High heat (450 to 650 degrees)
4: Medium-high (400 degrees)
5 to 6: Medium (325 to 350 degrees)
7 to 8: Medium-low (300 degrees)
9 to 12: Low (250 to 275 degrees)
Source: BBQ USA by Steven Raichlen (Workman Publishing, 2003)
How to grill fish
Oil the grate using tongs holding a folded paper towel or crumpled ball of foil lightly coated with oil.
Marinate fish no longer than 30 minutes or it will get mushy.
Grill fish 10 minutes per inch of thickness
Source: Karen Adler and Judith M. Fertig, authors of Fish Shellfish Grilled Smoked (Harvard Common Press, $16)
Right-size tools
Stephanie Wilson of Kansas City, co-founder of the Slabs competitive barbecue team (theslabs.com), says it's important to choose tools that are not too heavy. You need to be able to maneuver food around, and if tools are too heavy you can't control them properly.
Also, make sure handles on tongs, spatula and the grill brush are long enough to keep your hands away from the hot coals.
Wooden handles are best, Wilson says, because they stay cool.
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My family and I started really looking to buy a home exactly two months ago and we have come out the other end exhausted. Exhausted. . . but with a house! We have definitely learned that when you are ready to buy a house, it's basically like taking on a part-time job as well as all of your regular responsibilities and commitments.
Depending on what you do for a living and what else is going on in your life, I strongly would urge you to take a read through the 9 reasons below why buying a house is like having a part-time job, and plan accordingly.
- First, figuring out exactly what we were looking for took hours spent sifting through online listings, mainly on Trulia.
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- The final walk-through with our agent prior to closing took a few hours. You must be meticulous, there are no other chances to get minor things touched up!
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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Good ole Fried Cabbage
One thing he mentioned was his love of fried cabbage. I couldn't stop thinking about it, I had to make a batch.
I love it too! I don't make it very often but it's one of my favorite comfort foods. :)
There are many ways to make it, I do it this way..
I sauteed sliced onions and minced garlic until tender in bacon drippings..
I added cubed smoked pork to the skillet....
then the cabbage....
Cooked until tender, seasoned with kosher salt and cracked black pepper, then gave the cabbage a quick squeeze of lemon juice.
I love the stuff. :)
Goes well with jalapeno cornbread too.
If you see this Dave, thanks for mentioning fried cabbage... lol
32 comments:
- Big Dude said...
Never had fried cabbage, but with the onions and meat can see it would be delicious. Can you tell me more about freezer slaw? I've never known a way to preserve cabbage other than kraut or keep it in a cold place.
- November 12, 2011 at 10:05 AM
- cowgirl said...
Hi Larry!]
I'm not sure how he made the slaw but I will ask. It sounded tasty too.
Thanks, Hope you are having a great weekend. :)
- November 12, 2011 at 10:17 AM
- Dale Holland said...
Just watched on TV, Pioneer Woman challenged Bobby Flay to a throwdown...and she won.
You could do that too. You would win easily.
I'll be watching.
- November 12, 2011 at 10:46 AM
- cowgirl said...
Dale, thanks for that! You've made my day. :)
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
- November 12, 2011 at 11:25 AM
- Big Dude said...
That's a great idea Jeanie - challenge him to an open campfire cookoff using a truck rim - you are definitely the queen at that.
- November 12, 2011 at 11:43 AM
- LB @ Bullets And Biscuits said...
I am wiping the drool off my keyboard while reading this post!
I do fried cabbage but never with onions. I may try adding them next time!
- November 12, 2011 at 11:58 AM
- Pammy Sue said...
- November 12, 2011 at 7:42 PM
- David said...
Add some potatoe and you have bubble and squeak! Sounds wonderful on a chilly Autumn day!
- November 13, 2011 at 9:39 AM
- cowgirl said...
Larry thanks! That would be a fun challenge. :)
- November 13, 2011 at 10:15 PM
- cowgirl said...
Thank you LB! Hope you enjoy the onion version. :)
- November 13, 2011 at 10:16 PM
- cowgirl said...
Thank you Pammy Sue!
- November 13, 2011 at 10:16 PM
- cowgirl said...
David that sounds excellent. Thanks!
- November 13, 2011 at 10:17 PM
- Dave~ said...
Looks increadable Jeanie! I can't believe how much you've changed my opinion about things I never thought I'd try or like... Thank You for expanding my culinary horizions that way...You ROCK!
- November 14, 2011 at 10:46 AM
I love fried cabbage but have never put meat in it. I know how I'll be making it next time! Thanks for the dinner upgrade!
- November 14, 2011 at 11:25 AM
- Mrs. JP said...
oh,,,that'll be on the menu this week and I'll put some pulled pork in there...yumm yumm
- November 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM
- cowgirl said...
Dave thanks! I hope you give the cabbage a try... but most important, I hope you like it! :)
- November 14, 2011 at 12:38 PM
- cowgirl said...
Thanks so much Lulaharp! Hope it turns out well for you too. :)
- November 14, 2011 at 12:39 PM
- cowgirl said...
Mrs JP Pulled pork sounds perfect! :)
- November 14, 2011 at 12:40 PM
- Dining Alone said...
That looks absolutely delicious! I will have to try it.
- November 14, 2011 at 12:43 PM
- nwlambear said...
Boy...does this sound and look good! Gonna be fixin that soon. Oh and how do you freeze cabbage? There was a great buy recently on peppers (green red, yellow) so hubby bought a bunch and we froze them (sliced and put in freezer bags). ~Tricia
- November 14, 2011 at 2:43 PM
- Triple T said...
Hay Jeanie! I love cabbage but never had it fried. Will have to give it a try. I was looking back at earlier post the one about makeing a fattie piston this was testerday. Last night I dreamed that I used my jerkey cannon to make the fattie! Worked good in my dream will have to see how it workes in real life.lol The weather has turned warm so had to put the hogs on hold. Maby this weekend will let you know how it turns out. Two 400 lb hogs will give me something to do this winter! Hope you have a blessed day your friend Mark:)
- November 14, 2011 at 3:57 PM
- lisa said...
We love fried cabbage but I have never tried your way and it sure sounds good! Do you like sourkraut?
- November 15, 2011 at 5:48 AM
- Belle said...
Looks yummy.
- November 15, 2011 at 6:31 PM
- Frugal Canadian Hermit said...
Hey Jeanie, the cabbage looks pretty darned good. I love cabbage also and don't have it enough. I think I like almost anything cabbage, especially cabbage soup (bortch), if that's how it is spelled. And cabbage rolls. I'm just catching up on a some blogs, as I hav'nt been on the computer much lately.
- November 15, 2011 at 8:38 PM
- cowgirl said...
Thank you Dining Alone,I appreciate you stopping by.
- November 16, 2011 at 10:44 PM
- cowgirl said...
Thank you Tricia! I've not had the chance to get Dave's cabbage slaw recipe yet. Seems like both of us are keeping too busy right now. :)
I bet your peppers will be tasty this winter. Thanks for stopping by!
- November 16, 2011 at 10:48 PM
- cowgirl said...
Mark That's great about your jerky gun... let me know how it works! :)
Good luck with the hogs.
Thanks Mark!
- November 16, 2011 at 10:49 PM
- cowgirl said...
Lisa I love kraut! :)
Thanks...hope the cabbage turns out well for you!
- November 16, 2011 at 10:50 PM
- cowgirl said...
Thank you Belle!
- November 16, 2011 at 10:51 PM
- cowgirl said...
Hey Mark, it's good to see you. Hope all is going well in your area. I imagine you are keeping pretty busy!
I love cabbage too, it's pretty good stuff. :)
Thanks Mark...
- November 16, 2011 at 10:52 PM
- Chris said...
This looks seriously great, I love cabbage but have never had it this way.
- November 18, 2011 at 3:07 PM
- cowgirl said...
Thanks Chris! It was pretty tasty, hope you give it a try sometime. :)
- November 18, 2011 at 10:36 PM


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Michael Kors – Look 24
The king of American sportswear took us on two trips this season, one masculine and one feminine, but the collection was 100 per cent Kors. Since we highlighted his pretty floral pieces last season, the menswear inspired looks felt especially fresh. Look 24 touched on many of the trends coming out of NYC – checks, fur (and fur as a sash), shirting, belted outerwear and monochrome layers.
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Oscar de la Renta – Look 37
We would be remiss if we did not mention one of the most highly anticipated collections of the New York season as designer Peter Copping made his debut at Oscar de la Renta. The collection retained all the polish that Oscar's ladies prefer, particularly in skirt sets and ruffle neck blouses, though there were enough flirty frocks to keep the younger girls interested. A look both generations will love? Number 37.
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I started feeling stressed, anxious, wasn't sleeping and started to get unwell.
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Have you received prophetic words regarding your resources? I believe we are beginning to see the favor of God manifested in mighty ways. Needed resources will be one avenue of blessing for you. You have been faithful in believing and waiting in faith. I cut the cords of restraint that have held back what God intends for you. We have gone through a breakthrough portal and all things are new. Provision is on its way! We will be a storehouse of storehouses!
- Lord, You said You will release resources that are compatible with our favor. Your favor upon us is unlimited, therefore we proclaim Your resources are unlimited.
- We declare the cords of restraint have been cut. We are released to walk in the limitless provision of God.
- "The Lord will command the blessing on you in your storehouses and in all to which you set your hand, and He will bless you in the land which the Lord your God is giving you." Deuteronomy 28:8
God Has Given You Air Supremacy! Day To Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem – October 7
The apostolic, prophetic, praying church around the world has now established air supremacy over the enemy. You have air supremacy! Now go deal with the enemy and relentlessly drop "bombs" from the Heavenlies on him until he is no longer able to resist you. – Dutch Sheets at the Aglow Jubilee Conference.
In aerial warfare, air supremacy is the highest level of dominance when one side holds complete control of the skies. God has given us this domination over the works of the darkness in the earth. Decree the Kingdom of Heaven into the nations! Drop spiritual "bombs" that defeat the works of darkness on earth. Drop spiritual "bombs" that open up ancient gates to welcome the King of Glory into nations.
Jerusalem, often called the epicenter of the world, is a key focal point in God's dealing with the nations. Jerusalem is the most strategic spiritual battle front. Jerusalem is where our Lord Jesus will once again place His feet upon the earth. We join with the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem to welcome Jesus' return saying, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!"
On October 7, Aglow International is partnering with millions of intercessors around the world on the Day to Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem. We urge everyone to add your voice to this worldwide concert of prayer.
- Pray that God's Shalom will fill the hearts and minds of all peoples in the region, bringing an end to terror and the shedding of innocent blood.
- Pray for both Jew and Arab and for all the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
- Pray for religious and political leaders, oppressed women and children, victims of terror, believers in the Land, and the young generation of Israelis and Arab Palestinians.
- Pray with expectancy. Believe God. Believe His Promises. Believe that God is faithful to His Promises.
- Decree from Heaven to earth that redemption will be fulfilled and hope is renewed for the day of salvation in Jerusalem.
Crush Chaos and Take Mountains – Dominion Prayer
God has given us spheres, territory, authority, and it is time to push out the boundaries of those spheres. From the beginning, God told us what dominion would look like and it was male and female. This is the army God is raising up! – Jane Hansen Hoyt, Aglow International President/CEO
Crush Chaos - The God of peace will crush Satan under your feet. Romans 16:20
Take Mountains - Declare that the Kingdom of Heaven! Give me this mountain! Joshua 14:12
- Harvest - Recently, the Lord gave a dream of a massive harvest field covering the whole continent of Africa.
Give us Africa for Your Kingdom, Lord!
- National Aglow leaders in Africa – Strife in their nations, tribal conflicts and violent outbreaks take their toll on these Aglow leaders.
Lord, we crush weariness and frustration in these leaders. We declare that You are giving them their nations – not by might, not by power, but by Your Spirit. We proclaim a refreshing in Your Presence that brings rest, fresh vision and renewed determination to propel the Kingdom forward. We declare there is no lack in Africa – no lack of leaders, no lack of vision, no lack of provision.
- Zambia – At our Aglow Int'l Jubilee Conference, Chuck Pierce declared that Zambia will move with a new momentum.
Lord, we proclaim an acceleration over Aglow in Zambia. Cause a momentum in the Holy Spirit to move Zambia forward with increasing power until all the You have promised is established. We declare this momentum draws many into a fresh, powerful move of God marked by His overwhelming Presence.
- Zimbabwe – The violence following the presidential elections is beginning to cease. There are great needs among the people for the rebuilding of this nation. Food supplies are sparse and very expensive. People have suffered much.
Decree the new government will align with Heaven and keep promises made to the people of Zimbabwe. We stand with the Christians in Zimbabwe who carry the destiny of the nation to declare the healing of their land. Lord, You said, "A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking flax He will not quench, Till He sends forth justice to victory." (Matthew 12:20)
- Cameroon – Pray for peace and unity following their elections. Aglow Cameroon is planning an outreach to the region where Pygmies live.
Lord, we proclaim peace and unity among the people of Cameroon that brings blessing upon the land. As Aglow Cameroon reaches out to the people groups of their nation, give an abundant harvest for Your Kingdom.
Venezuela was once a prosperous vacation destination in South America, blessed with natural resources, beautiful beaches, the world's tallest waterfall and a prosperous society. But the economic and social collapse in Venezuela the past few years has decimated the wellbeing of the country and its citizens. Venezuelans have plunged into poverty, hunger and disease.
Lord, remember Your promises to Venezuela. Crush the systems that have brought economic chaos, and release wisdom and goodness in the government and leadership of the nation. Bless Your people in Venezuela. Bring great Kingdom harvest and demonstrate Your kindness through Your people. Strengthen a generation of believers in Venezuela who will bring an end chaos and align their nation with Heaven's purposes. Resource Aglow Venezuela with fresh fire of Your Spirit and creative ways to reach their countrymen with the power of the gospel.
There are important elections taking place in numerous nations throughout the next few months. These elections can set the course of nations for years to come.
Lord, You are the One Sovereign ruler, and we serve You alone. You are the one who turns the hearts of kings and appoints rulers in the earth. Let Your Hand guard and guide in each nation where important elections are taking place. Crush the chaos of misinformation and confusion. Establish Your Word and Your will on the mountain of government in our nations. Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven!
Anti-Human Trafficking:
Is this not the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke? – Isaiah 58:6
Pray for sex and labor trafficking victims in your community and around the world:
- Pray for victims to be found and rescued – that they would be physically loosed and given a safe place to become healed and whole.
- Pray for protection for their families from those who would seek to threaten and exploit.
- Pray for the physical and emotional healing of trafficked victims. Proclaim healed hearts, healed bodies, and healed minds for those who have been set free.
- Pray for liberty for trafficked victims – that every physical, mental, and spiritual chain that binds them to their captor would be broken.
Aglow in the Gates of Nations
We are praying for Aglow to be affiliated in every nation of the world. We are very close to reaching that goal. Let's continue to move forward together, a company of champions and global leaders of significance, to see Every nation touched, every heart changed.
This month pray especially for: St. Helena, Surinam, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan
- Pray that more would hear the call to "go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation" and then answer the call with "yes, Lord. Send me!"
- Pray for passion to fulfill Jesus' apostolic commission to establish the Kingdom of God in the nations.
- Pray that an Aglow Prayer Group will be established in the capital cities of these nations.
- Pray for Aglow to establish powerful Kingdom Communities founded on the fullness of Christ in these nations.
- Pray there is an opening for Aglow International to cultivate a presence in this nation that creates an atmosphere of celebration, impartation and restoration.
- Pray for Christians in these nations to grow in courage and an overcoming spirit
- Pray also for these Emerging Nations where Aglow is affiliated with fewer than five groups: Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, St. Kitts, St. Lucia
Complete list of Operation Every Nation nations and their capital cities.
More Ways to Propel the Kingdom
Visit these pages for more opportunities to Propel the Kingdom through Aglow International:
- Jane's Blog
- Generations
- Anti-Human Trafficking
- Transformations
- Men of Issachar
- Men of Issachar Blog
- Prayer Blog
Follow Aglow on Twitter @Aglowprayer. Global prayer updates and encouraging prayer keys are sent out several times each week through Twitter. This is a great way to stay connected in prayer.
Aglow Prayer on Twitter is also available in Portuguese @AglowPrayerPT.
Nancy McDaniel
Prayer Director
Aglow International


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Google Search Updated with Package Delivery Information, Hotel Check-ins and More
One of the best features of Android 4.1.1 Jelly bean is Google Now. It is a personal information provider that makes the use of the powerful search engine to display information relevant to a specific context according to the user's personality and searches. Google Now has been once before updated to bring more information, such as sports team score results.
With the official announcement of Android 4.2, Google has also launched an update to Google Search. Like they mentioned in the Android 4.2 features, Google Now can now access Gmail and extract informations about package delivery dates that are displayed in cards. It can also display hotel check-ins info, concerts, restaurant reservation information and more.
The update is available as of right now and you can also access the app via the Play Store. Google Now is only available for Jelly Bean devices.


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(1) Dear Alice —
I don't know if it's stress or what, but lately I feel the urge to masturbate five or six times a day (and I do). This has been going on for about two months now. I'm a twenty-four-year-old man who doesn't get it any other way lately. Should I be concerned?
(2) Dear Alice —
If a person masturbates once or twice a day, over a long period of time, like two to three years, would there be any side effects for this person? Or maybe, are there any long-term side effects?
Curious Student about Masturbation
Dear Humble and Curious Student about Masturbation,
When you get the urge to self-indulge, feel free to go for seconds or fill 'er up as many times as you like. Masturbation habits vary tremendously from one individual to the next. There are people who never masturbate, those who masturbate two or three times in their life, those who masturbate three or more times a day, and everything in between. Many people masturbate throughout their lifetime without any side effects, other than pleasure. If masturbating isn't increasing the stress in your life (work, school, relationship, family, etc.), just enjoy yourself!
If you're not sure how you feel about your current masturbation practices, you may want to ask yourself a few questions. To Curious Student about Masturbation, what was your usual pattern of masturbation in the past? Did anything else in your life change two months ago? You mentioned stress. Is this stress about being in school, leaving a job, moving, or ending a relationship? To Humble, what may have sparked the recent changes in your masturbation patterns? Does masturbating get in the way of other activities or relationships in your life? Does masturbation make you feel good, bad, energized, or disconnected? There are no "right" or "wrong" answers to these questions. Rather, the key is to be honest with yourself about what works for you right now.
There are a certainly a few directions you can take at this point. One, unexpected as it may seem, is to masturbate more often and see if you feel any differently. Another is to try masturbating one or two times less per day and see how that makes you feel. How about scheduling masturbation dates? This would give you a specific time frame for the activity so that it doesn't take time away from other endeavors. Also, it would make you conscious about each time you are masturbating, what triggered the need to release, and whether or not there are discernible patterns.
You could consider changing your style of masturbation. Try using lube so your goods don't become raw or irritated. Can you find ways to try maxing out the pleasure you get from each experience with yourself, perhaps by varying speed, pressure, or alternating hands? All of this could give you more information about your needs, desires, wants, and make the masturbation experience more deliberate.
Humble, if the real issue is that you have some emotions related to not "getting it" any other way (sex, orgasm, relief, or intimacy with another person), then masturbating probably won't do the trick. Like exercise, masturbation is a great stress-reliever, but it won't help you move past bigger issues. Psychologically, there might be something you could do to become more available or more receptive to a potential partner. Don't exclude counseling as an option if you feel stressed or concerned about your relationship status.
It seems as though a little self-reflection might go a long way in determining your self-pleasure schedule. Once you're comfortable, self-service can be a happy and healthy part of life.Alice!


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Cornell President David Skorton discusses engaged citizenship and higher education, September 17, 2008 in Sage Chapel. Music performed by the Cornell Glee Club.
Not a worship service, more than a lecture, Sage Wednesdays allows for the expression of a public philosophy and public theology and consideration of the personal pursuit of meaning and purpose. The series provides an opportunity to reflect upon and discuss the important issues of our time, creating the space for scholarly exploration, spiritual meditation.


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Welcome to Peter´s American Nice Art Gallery, also called American Artwork Prints and Posters", a growing assortment of Paintings, Illustrations, Drawings, Digital Artworks, Color Images, Black & White Pictures, Collages, Cartoons, Oil Paintings, Watercolors, Aquarels, Mixed Media, Pop Artwork, Modern Art, Impressionism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Fantasy Art, Picture Realism, Summary Art, Up to date Art and extra, most of them designs with an American theme. Canvas: Superb artwork prints on finely textured a hundred% cotton canvas appear to be real museum-high quality work and prints. Jayson Lilley is a British modern artist who incorporates the practices of painting, collage and printmaking. Four panel, 6 colour screenprint signed and numbered in pencil by the artist on backside two panels.
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Importance of Stamp Duty Reinstated in some more Direct Tax Amendments
Section 56 (Amended): Tax on Purchase of Immovable Property at insufficient consideration
Applicability: Individual or HUF
Crux of the Section: Purchase of immovable property by individual or HUF for inadequate consideration (Consideration minus Stamp duty value > 50,000) taxable in the hands of the recipient under "Income from other Sources".
i) If consideration is less than stamp duty value by an amount exceeding Rs.50,000.
i) Since this section is applicable only on HUF and Individuals the Immovable Property can be purchased on the name of other assessee i.e. Private Limited Company.
Section 43CA – Application of Stamp Duty Valuation of assets other than Capital Assets
Crux of the Section: Seller of Land or building or both, which is held as stock in trade have to pay tax on (stamp duty value – consideration).
Applicability: All assessee
i) If consideration is less than stamp duty value arising on account of transfer of an asset being land or building or both (not being a capital asset) shall be substituted by the valuation done by stamp valuation authorities.
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Best Ceramic Knives: A Guide For A Well-Informed Decision
Like finding out the best carving knives, searching for the best ceramic knives is not a straightforward task. With the abundance of the brands and models available, each claiming to be the best, reaching the right decision are never easy. Some of you might decide on the basis of what is the cheapest, but this is never a wise thing for you to do.
In the rest of this guide, we'll share some valuable insights, such as why ceramic knives are great and how to choose the best. Most importantly, we will identify five of the best products you might want to consider, as well as the features that make them stand out from the rest.
Why Ceramic Knife?
This kind of knife is made from a hard form of ceramic, which is commonly zirconium dioxide. It is harder compared to carbon and stainless steel. Need reasons to be compelled to choose ceramic knife above the other types? Below are some of the benefits that you should know:
- Incredible Sharpness: Some people might have hesitations when they hear that it is made from ceramic. It may not look like it, but this is a super-sharp knife. Also, it is a good thing that its sharpness stays even after a long time.
- Purity: This is one advantage over the knives that are made using traditional steel. Because the main material is non-metal, you can expect that the foods will taste pure and they will not be prone to metal ions. This prevents the presence of a metallic taste.
- Lightweight: Another good thing is that ceramic knives are lightweight. They make the perfect companion for a variety of kitchen tasks, especially if you have to do it for an extended period. It will minimize fatigue.
- Durable: The rigidity of zirconia is another good reason to choose this knife. It is made using the hardest known material. In fact, it is said that it is already as hard as diamond. This means that you can expect that this knife will withstand the test of time.
- Hygienic: If you are concerned about your health, you will also love ceramic knives. Another advantage is that it is not contaminated by oils and juices. Unlike other knives, there is a lesser likelihood that you will suffer from cross-contamination.
Below is a short video that tackles more about the benefits of using ceramic knife:
Essential Factors To Consider
In choosing the best ceramic knives, the following are some of the important considerations, which will be instrumental towards making the right choice:
- Reviews
- Blade
- Handle
- Cover
- Weight
Before anything else, you should find the time to go online and learn from the experiences that are shared by other people. This will make it easier to weigh the pros and cons of the possibilities. Through their insights, it will be a snap for you to assess the advantages of one product over the other.
The quality and design of the blade are important because it will be indicative of its overall functionality. Make sure that it is sharp enough. The angle is also an important consideration. Think about the intended application to easily decide which blade design is best for you.
This is perhaps one of the most important parts of the knife. See to it that it comes with a well-designed handle. Plastic is a common material. Wood is also a popular choice. It should be ergonomic, which means that you must feel comfortable when holding the handle, even for a long time.
This is one thing that may not be present in all ceramic knives, but would be a nice thing to have. The cover or sheath will protect the knife from damages that can be caused by external factors. In the same way, it keeps the blade hidden to avoid injuries.
Ceramic is a material that is lighter compared to steel, but this does not mean that all ceramic knives are lightweight. Choose one that comes with minimal weight, which will make it easier for you to handle the knife.
Types Of Ceramic Knife
The type of ceramic knife that you should choose will depend on the intended use. With this, the following are some of the options that you will have:
- Chef's Knife: This is one of the most popular knives in many kitchens. With the use of this knife, you will feel like a professional chef as you can easily accomplish some of the basic tasks, such as slicing, dicing, and chopping.
- Utility Knife: It is a smaller type of knife that is perfect for more delicate tasks. It has a narrow blade, which can be used for removing excess fat, coring fruits, and trimming vegetables, among others.
- Paring Knife: One of the smallest knives in the kitchen, do not let its size fool you. It is a steady knife despite its size, which can be used for precise cutting of small fruits and vegetables.
- Santoku Knife: This is almost similar to the appearance of a chef's knife, with one major difference being the drop point tip. The latter is a good thing because this means that you can cut with better precision.
Top Picks For The Best Ceramic Knives
In this section, we will identify five of the best products available in the market, as well as some of the features that you might love.
– Ergonomic handle
– Elegant design
– Blade has exceptional sharpness
– Does not work well with bones
– A bit short
- The black blade of this ceramic knife is one thing that gives it an edge above many others. It is not only stylish, but it is also elegant. It will surely be a great addition to the kitchen because of its aesthetics.
- One more thing worth highlighting is the fact that it comes with a ceramic blade that has been ground to microscopic precision, making sure that it will stay sharp even through the years. This is a reliable kitchen companion because of the strength that it can demonstrate.
- Its handle comes with an ergonomic design, which also makes it impressive. It is perfectly balanced and well-weighted leading to a higher level of comfort. This also lessens fatigue, regardless if you have to use the knife for an extended period.
- Lastly, while you can sharpen it with the knife sharpener produced by the same company, you also have the option to mail it to the manufacturer. In turn, they will be the one to sharpen the knife to restore it to its peak condition.
+ Has exceptional edge retainment
+ Lightweight
+ Satisfaction-guarantee
– Can be very fragile
– Hard to sharpen
- In terms of sharpness, this is one option that will be almost impossible to rival by their stainless steel counterparts. This will make it easy to create masterpieces in the kitchen and stun everyone with your skills.
- For those who are conscious about their health, this can also be a promising choice. It is BPA-free, which means that it does not contain chemicals that can be possibly toxic for the body. There is also no need to worry about chemical leaking. Best of all, it resists the presence of germs.
- The manufacturer includes an EdgeLast Diamond Dust Sharpener and a Sharpening Cradle. While such is a good thing, be prepared to exert effort in sharpening as it is definitely not the easiest thing to do.
- If you are still not convinced, one thing that might change your mind is the satisfaction-guarantee that is offered by the manufacturer. This means that if you are unhappy with your purchase, you can have it returned and they will issue an unconditional refund.
+ Comes with a set
+ Durable construction
+ Ergonomic design
– Handle can snap
– Does not stay sharp for long
- One of the best things about this product is its ability to provide the best value for money. This can be attributed to the fact that despite its affordable price, it is already inclusive of three knives. It has a chef, slicing, and paring knives.
- The ergonomic design of the handle should also be noted. Even for a long time of holding the knife, it is unlikely that you will complain of discomfort. It is also non-slip. However, you have to be careful when handling it as there are some instances wherein it accidentally broke.
- More than just functionality, the knives have a distinct style that will add a hint of character in the kitchen. It looks elegant. These are not the type of knives that you will have to hide in a cabinet.
- Planning to give this as a gift? You might also love how it is inclusive of an elegant magnetic box. This will also be a good way to store the knives in the kitchen.
+ Comes with a set
+ Fun and funky colors
+ Sharp edges
– Sharpening can be expensive
– Can be prone to chipping
- If value for money is what you are looking for, this is one option that should definitely be part of your list. It comes with an economical price tag, yet it is already inclusive of the knives you will need in the kitchen, including paring, fruit, utility, and chef knife.
- The ultra-sharp edge of the knife is another thing that is worth highlighting. With this, they can deliver superior functionality in a wide array of tasks. This also means that they can survive for several years without the need for sharpening.
- Although it might seem like a small thing for some people, we also liked how it already comes with four portable covers. The latter will provide protection from external damages, making sure that it will not be easily prone to wear and tear.
- Like other ceramic knives, it is also hygienic. It will never be a breeding ground for germs and bacteria as it can resist their growth. With this, even for food preparation, you can use these knives with confidence.
+ Comes with a holder block
+ Has stainless steel scissors
+ Comfortable to handle
– Blades can easily chip
– Not as sharp as other ceramic knives
- Similar to the last two products that have been mentioned above, this can also provide the best bang for the buck because it comes as a set. Aside from having four knives, it is also inclusive of a block holder and stainless steel scissors.
- It has comfort grip handles, which make it ergonomic. Even when holding the knife for a long time, discomfort is unlikely to happen. This also helps to significantly lessen fatigue. The handle also extends below the base, which reduces that possibility that you will press your fingers on the sharp edges of the knife.
- Lastly, it also has a well-balanced design. Even if you are a novice in the kitchen, you will not have a hard time holding the knife while still having the assurance that you are in complete control.
Indeed, the best ceramic knives can deliver an abundance of benefits. They have incredible sharpness and strength. They are lightweight, making them easy and comfortable to handle. It is also a good thing that they do not contain metal ions, which does not lead to a metallic taste in food. Given all of its benefits, it is one of those knives that you should have in the kitchen, whether you are a seasoned or casual cook.
If there is one that I can personally recommend, it would be Kyocera Advanced Ceramic Revolution Series 7-inch Professional Chef's Knife. It has an elegant black blade that is hard to rival. It also comes with an ergonomic handle and a well-balanced design, making it extremely comfortable to use.


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Nwokeji named to First Team and All-Defensive Team for Panthers
PLYMOUTH, N.H. – The senior captain of the Plymouth State University men's basketball team was recognized for his outstanding season Tuesday with two big honors from the Little East Conference.
Senior Uche Nwokeji (Lynn, Mass.) was named to the LEC All-Conference First Team for 2015-16, as well as the LEC All-Defensive Team. He was a key player on a Panther squad that finished with a 15-11 overall record, the most wins for the team since 2009-10.
A 6'4" post player, Nwokeji started every games this season and averaged 15.6 points and 8.8 rebounds, including 17.5 points and 9.5 boards in conference games. He shot 57.2 percent from the field, and scored in double figures in all but four games. The Panther power forward finished with eight double-doubles, including six games with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds. Nwokeji ranked eighth in the LEC in scoring, fourth in rebounding and second in field goal percentage.
Nwokeji improved his scoring totals every season at PSU, averaging 6.8 points as a freshman, 7.8 points as a sophomore, 8.3 points as a junior, and 15.6 points this season. He reached the 1,000-point milestone in PSU's final game, finishing with 1,003 points to become the 27th member of PSU's 1,000-point club.
The Panthers finished 15-11 overall and 6-8 in conference play under fifth-year head coach Andrew Novick, and were eliminated from the Little East Tournament with a quarterfinal loss at eventual champion Keene State College, 84-78.
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France's new policy makes every citizen an organ donor unless one chooses to opt out
From 1st January 2017, France laid out a new policy that makes every citizen an organ donor unless they decide to opt out. Before 2017, organ donation was considered only if a person made their preference for donation clear.
The policy aligns with a number of other European countries such as Spain and Austria, where 'presumed consent', meaning anyone can become an organ donor when they die unless they specifically choose not to. In 2015, Wales became the first UK nation to implement presumed consent.
The citizen of France will now have to sign up to a new National Rejection Register to ensure if they do not want to opt for organ donation. The same will be checked by the medical teams at the time of death before considering organ or tissue removal.


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The CoCem Project is directed by a variety of entities in order to accommodate for Colorado's wide variety of burial sites, cemeteries and memorials. We are slowly collecting thousands of burial records every year, as well as returning grave markers that have been taken from their original locations back to where they belong. Through the use of public and private funding, we hope to soon launch an ever growing website application in order to provide the public with the most accurate and most detailed sets of information available in cemetery records, archival and library vaults and public records. We hope you will join us through volunteering or in the rare cases of job openings, we're always looking to grow our family.
The purpose of this project is to identify all cemeteries, burial sites and memorials located within the boundaries of the State of Colorado to asses condition, ownership and status of records and all related informational needs for the study of Colorado's cemeteries to better enhance the knowledge of cemeteries in Colorado and allow for proper acknowledgement for the needs of preservation, conservation and digitization of grave markers, historic landscapes, cemetery records, etc.
We work with various groups, individuals and government entities in Colorado in the hopes of brings a true and as complete as possible record of all cemeteries, memorials, and burial sites in Colorado.
If you've got a project or need help with starting or maintaing one, give us a call or send us an email and we will be more than happy to help.


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Elkhart County car rollover sends man to hospital
Posted: Jul 20, 2012 6:23 AM EST | Updated: Nov 6, 2014 4:40 AM EST
ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. – A man was sent to the hospital after his car rolled over in Elkhart County.
It happened right after 8 p.m. Thursday on County Road 28, 3 miles east of Goshen.
Deputies tell ABC57 News, 28-year-old Travis Loucks was driving eastbound when he swerved into a field and flipped his car.
It rolled multiple times and landed upside down on its roof. Medics rushed Loucks to Goshen's General Hospital.
He hurt his arm and had cuts on his face.
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