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Following weeks of speculation, Governor John Kasich announced today that his administration has secured federal approval for a proposal to expand Medicaid coverage to adults earning up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) had originally expanded eligibility to include coverage for this population; however, a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court said that Congress could not coerce states into expanding Medicaid, leaving the decision up to individual states.
Governor Kasich had previously included the measure, which would provide coverage for roughly 275,000 Ohioans, in his budget proposal, but the language was removed during House budget deliberations. Legislators opposing the measure expressed distrust for the federal government, which will cover the full cost of expansion during the first three years and phase down to a 90 percent federal match thereafter.
Rather than continue to wait on action in the form of legislation, the Ohio Department of Medicaid will seek Controlling Board approval to increase appropriation authority by nearly $2.5 billion in federal funds through the end of state fiscal year 2015. The Controlling Board is a spending-control authority that must approve certain state expenditures and oversees other spending-related decisions. Membership is comprised of three legislators from each chamber—two Republicans and one Democrat—as well as the Controlling Board President, who is appointed by the governor. In order for the appropriation increase to receive approval, at least one Republican member must vote for the measure.
In announcing his decision, Governor Kasich cited prior reforms to the Medicaid program, integration of state-of-the-art IT systems and better coordinated care for Ohioans with multiple chronic conditions as reasons the system is well-suited to serve the expanding population. He said expanding coverage will help keep working Ohioans in jobs, put Ohio's federal taxes to work and create a ladder up and out of public assistance for low-income residents. The request will be considered at the October 21, 2013 meeting.

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Open since 2007, the Scena complex on the Jacques-Cartier Pier at the Quays of the Old Port offers full catering and high-end event organizing services for receptions, banquets, weddings, conferences, and meetings. In addition to numerous customized deliverables, Scena also has a restaurant (closed during winter) specializing in burgers and grilled treats. Set in a stylishly renovated old hangar, the venue is a modern and welcoming gastronomic space that offers stunning views of the port and downtown Montréal, either from inside its glass and steel structure, or from one of the building's magnificent terraces.
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- Title: Communication & Marketing Coordinator
- Email: email@example.com
- Phone number: 514-866-3232 x2201
- Sale phone number: 514-866-2323
- Partial access for persons with disabilities
- Menu for Groups
- Reservation of the Entire Restaurant
- Liquor permit
- Terrace
- $20 to $45 - 3-course meal at night
Types of cuisine
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Gingery Chicken with Peaches is a sweet and savory recipe, perfect for spring or summer!
Hello, and happy Sunday! I hope you had a nice weekend!
Friday afternoon my best girlfriends and I road tripped up north to St. Paul, Minnesota to meet some more of my best girlfriends for a baby shower! It seems I am up to my ears in babies these days! ;)
My beautiful friend Ellen will welcome her first child in just over a month, and we couldn't have been happier to celebrate with her. (BTW can we all please acknowledge the faux fur baby coat she received in the picture below?! ;) )
Ellen and I, and the group of girls above, have been friends since high school, and are lucky to have remained close over the years. It's been great being able to get together often over the past decade since high school at weddings and baby showers. I don't ever want it to end!
The girls and I reluctantly parted ways and drove back Saturday evening, but I'm glad we did. It's always nice to have the whole day on Sunday to spend at home, especially when it's as nice as it was today. Hot, sunny, and over 90 degrees!
I attempted to beat the heat by hitting the trail early this morning for a long run. I didn't get further than 50 yards when the unmistakable smell of lilacs hit me. Sure enough, about 30 seconds later I ran right past a whole clump of 'em, followed by another one…then another one…then another one. Ahhh, that scent is one of my favorite things about spring. Surely it means the warm weather is here to stay, right?!
Afterwards, Ben and I went to visit our new new niece Evie, Finn, my sister-in-law and brother for a couple hours. They are all doing so well, and Finn is the BEST big brother. "This is my baby sister!" he says as he shows her off in between kisses. ;)
After we got home, I got to work on dinner, which was easy peasy – Gingery Chicken with Peaches.
This is an adaptation of a Martha Stewart recipe, which combines the spicy flavors of fresh ginger and red onions, with frozen peaches and brown sugar. Kind of got that savory-sweet thang goin' on, which I just love.
Fresh peaches are a total summer thing, but since it felt so much like summer today, I thought it was only appropriate to give this super easy dish using it's frozen brethren a whirl.
Start by pounding 1lb chicken breasts to a uniform thickness. 1lb is about 2 large chicken breasts, or 3 small-medium sized ones.
Season both sides with salt & pepper, then place the chicken breasts in a large Ziplock bag with a super yummy marinade.
In the mix:
- Brown sugar
- Vegetable oil
- Soy sauce or gluten-free Tamari (dish will not be GF if using soy sauce)
- Sesame oil
- Fresh ginger
- Salt
- Pepper
Marinate the chicken for 15 minutes, or up to an hour.
Meanwhile, cut 1 large red onion in half, then cut each half into 1/4″ slices.
To the slices, add 1lb (1 bag) frozen peaches.
Add flavorings that were also in the marinade like ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce or gluten-free tamari, vegetable & sesame oil, then sprinkle in some red pepper flakes, and toss with your hands to combine.
Pour the seasoned peaches and onions into a casserole dish, nestle the marinated chicken in the middle, then bake for 25 minutes.
Done and done!
Place the chicken, peaches and onions atop a bed of rice (I used brown basmati) and drizzle with the flavor-packed sauce from the casserole dish. Mega yum!
Gingery Chicken with Peaches
Gingery Chicken with Peaches is a sweet and savory recipe, perfect for spring or summer!
- 1 bag (1lb) frozen peaches, unthawed
- 1 red onion, halved and sliced 1/4″ inch thick
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or gluten-free tamari (dish will not be GF if using soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, micro planed or finely minced
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- cooked brown or white rice
- For the marinade:
- 1lb chicken breasts
- salt & pepper
- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, micro planed or finely minced
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce or gluten-free tamari (dish will not be GF if using soy sauce)
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Season chicken breasts with salt & pepper. Combine ingredients for marinade in a large zip lock bag. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place frozen peaches and onions in a large bowl then add ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, sesame oil, and red-pepper flakes, and toss to coat. Pour into a non-stick sprayed 9×13 casserole dish. Nestle marinated chicken into the peaches and onions, and roast until chicken is cooked through, about 25-30 minutes. Serve over cooked rice.
Slightly adapted from Martha Stewart
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
I HEART baked chicken – it is so incredibly moist and tender.
The peaches and onions were the perfect yin and yang, flavor wise, and caramelized in the hot oven creating a mouthwatering sauce.
The GINGER though – so good! What is it about ginger that I am totally loving these days?! I think it's because it gives so much flavor to a dish, without having to add a lot of fat or calories. Or something. Who knows!
Well, the sidewalks are calling! Ben and I are off on a Sunday evening stroll. Hope you had a wonderful weekend everyone!


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In a large basin at the bottom of our property, at the base of some cliffs is a substantial area of hanging swamp.
This term is something I've heard all my life and never questioned. I've always known that a hanging swamp is a shallow swamp with such a mass of plant-life as to make it appear from above to be solid ground.
However, when I was showing guests the other day, one asked me "why is it called a 'hanging' swamp". Pretty fair question and I have no idea. Can anyone help?


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Dynamic Management Views
I've used DMVs in PowerShell and SQL Server demos a few times but hadn't really dug into them. There isn't a lot of information available on DMVs but that will change early next year when SQL Server DMVs in Action is published - http://www.manning.com/stirk/
I've recently read the early access version and it is well worth investing in a copy if you are responsible for administering SQL Server.
The book doesn't say so but it is very easy to run the scripts in the book from PowerShell
SQL Server books
A couple of SQL Server books that I would recommend having been involved with both of them.
First up is SQL Server 2008 Administration in Action by Rod College (Manning - http://www.manning.com/colledge/) which I reviewed several times before publication. It covers SQL Server from sizing and installation, through configuration and day-to-day administration. Lots of good best practice information written in a easy to read style.
The second is SQL Server MVP Deep Dives (Manning - http://www.manning.com/nielsen/) to which I contributed a chapter on PowerShell and SQL Server. This book has contributions from 53 MVPs (mainly SQL Server) and is edited by Paul Nielsen, Kalen Delaney, Greg Low, Adam Machanic, Paul S. Randal, and Kimberly L. Tripp. The royalties from the book go to War Child International - (www.warchild.org)
Two good books to add to your SQL Server library
Microsoft Learning Manager
I went on to the Microsoft site looking for books on SQL Server 2008. What you get is an incomprehensible jumble of stuff. Don't tell me about everything there is – let me get to the information I want.
I used to really like the Microsoft site as there was masses of information that usually logically arranged. Now we get some many layers between us and the information that I'm likely to expire of old age (OK I know its not that long to go) before finding it.
Another example – I went looking for the information on the SQL Server exams – the logical route through the site leaves you with the impression there isn't an upgrade from SQL 2005 MCITP to the 2008 version. Wrong! But oh how you have to search.
I'm coming to the conclusion that the only way to access the Microsoft site is to search from outside and hope you can get to what you need.
A triumph of style over substance at the moment.


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I've been on a bit of a roll lately with making homemade chutney.
All that chopping and stirring and bottling... Makes me feel like I need to go put on a bonnet and a gingham apron. Not that there's anything wrong with gingham aprons (not sure about bonnets though). But I'm more of a bright candy pink with white polka dots and a lime green edging type of girl.
And the kitchen. Oh my. The kitchen. Let me tell you, the kitchen will have all sorts of lovely yummy smells whilst your chutney is simmering away in the pot for a couple of hours. Its a different story the next day! Maybe its just me, but I think my kitchen just smells of cider vinegar the next day. Nothing a bit of airing can't fix though. But just warning you is all...
This chutney has a bit of kick to it. Nothing too spicy. Just enough of a kick to give you a tingle and teeny tiny burn at the back of your throat - most marvelous for the colder weather we're heading into.
But if you're the type that breaks into a sweat even with just a sprinkling of pepper or a pinch of spice, or whilst eating korma curry or butter chicken, then perhaps some Onion, Tomato and Ginger Chutney will suit you better. Just cut back on the ginger used in that recipe. :-)
Spiced Tomato, Onion and Fruit Chutney
1kg ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
2 onions, sliced (red/white, up to you)
2 tsp finely grated ginger
1 large green chilli, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp chilli powder
½ cinnamon quill
1 tsp whole cloves
1 tsp salt
¾ cup sultanas or raisins (whatever your preference)
1 cup soft brown sugar, packed
2 cups cider vinegar
- Mix everything up in a large heavy bottomed pot and make sure that the vinegar covers the ingredients.
- Bring to boil and boil for 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat to a medium-low heat and simmer until the whole mixture thickens and becomes sticky (kinda like jam). This can take up to couple of hours.
- Stir occasionally to prevent burning or sticking. If you find that this is happening quite quickly, lower your heat. This may mean that it'll take longer to get to the end product, but well worth it.
- Before you bottle the chutney up, make sure you fish out the cinnamon quill and whole cloves.


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There are loads of articles about how to prepare for your MBA interview (and you should definitely read up on that info), but here we're going to focus on 5 things to do DURING your interview to help you make an impactful first impression.
- Dress to impress. If this first tip seems obvious to you, then congratulations on having more sense than some of the MBA applicants I've worked with in the past. The standard for MBA interview fashion is business casual. Don't try and "dress up" a pair of jeans; don't wear sneakers; and style your hair conservatively (dye back the blue streaks and go easy on the spiky Mohawk). Dressing well won't just help show your interviewer that you are a professional person who's taking this interview seriously, but will also help boost your confidence – those who dress well tend to carry themselves well too…which leads to our second tip…
- Exude confidence. To succeed in business school (and certainly in the business world at large) you need to throw meekness and timidity out the window and embrace your strong and confident self. Prove to your interviewer that you're cut out for a future of success by presenting that winning smile, firm handshake, and clear, confident answers. That being said, nobody likes cockiness. Avoid it at all costs. (See tip #5 for more on the importance of politeness.)
- Don't rush. Stumped by a toughie? That's bound to happen during your interview at some point, no matter how prepared you are. There's nothing wrong with pausing before answering, or even saying something like, "That's a great question. Let me think about that for a minute." You want your answers to be thoughtful, accurate, and as specific as possible. If pausing for a few moments will help you come up with an answer that fits that bill, then taking your time is the right thing to do. There's no need to feel like you need to rush into an explosive answer the very second your interviews stops to breathe.
- Be succinct and to the point. You're going to need to find a balance here between offering complete and detailed answers and being brief. You don't want to talk your interviewer's ear off; not only does that make for boring conversation, but it may also prevent your interviewer from asking all of her questions. Limit your answers to just a few minutes each. If more information is needed, your interviewer will ask for it.
- Be polite. Another obvious one for some people, but not (unfortunately) for all. You should be friendly and courteous at all times during the interview. Start and end with a handshake; never interrupt your interviewer when she's speaking; don't criticize the quality or quantity of questions; don't challenge her when she says the interview is over.
Explore the MBA Interview Feedback Database to help you prepare for your interview. By reading about other people's experiences, you'll know what to expect for your interview, and then when you're done interviewing, you can pay it forward by sharing your interview experiences and insights with others.


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Second session was planned to be another session with Alistair Cockburn however, he choose to ignore the official session title and instead he conducted an interactive activity demonstrating the power of iterative development and effectiveness of an adaptive process.
after that Ive joined a session focusing on the role of the PO in a scrum process and how to scale this position without damaging the entire process.
The role of the PO in a scrum team is to represent the client. the PO is responsible of maximizing the ROI, i.e. he's the one responsible for generating $$$. Specifically the PO is in charge of grooming the product backlog, which includes among other, writing user stories, prioritizing them and keeping track on what is getting build. The important thing to remember is that this is an active role, stories are not invented from thin air, they are discovered by talking with users, customers and sometime even the developers. A good PO will actively manage the backlog, he will keep priorities straight, refine stories as new knowledge is gained, remove less important stories and add new ones.
The key point of being a PO which is sometimes missed is that the PO should consider himself as part of the team. When a PO works in disconnection from the team, things will usually not go smoothly optimal. For example while in the Scrum "rule book" the PO approves stories during the demo at the end of the sprint, effective PO's do not wait for it. they actively review and approve progress during the sprint work. after all why wait?
Scaling the PO
But sometime one person is not enough to effectively cover all the responsibilities of the PO role. and the big question is how to scale that role. Like anything else there is not a single answer on how to correctly scale the PO role, each method has its own strengths and its own risks. the key for success like anything else in life is to always manage the risks and be on the lookout when things are not going as they should.
One way of scaling the Po is to divide the by area of responsibility. i.e. one person (or more will work closely with the customer) and one (or more) will work closely with the team. Another option is to split the work more naturally according to the product technical components. but no matter how the work is split its crucial to first achieve good communications channels between the people functioning as PO's. Normally a PO team will much higher level of cooperation than other teams to succeed.
another tip for scaling the PO role is to adhere to agile values, i.e. always inspect how the team of PO function and to improve. It is also possible to use a modified scrum process in order to manage the work inside the PO's team.
When not to Scale
but the most important tip of this session was when to chose not to scale. Sometime organizations are scaling the PO not because they actually need to, but because there's an underlying dysfunction which was not recognized. for example I've seen a PO which spent so much time in customer relations, that he didn't have time to help the development team. naturally the team complained, and suggested to add more personal to the PO. Only after sitting with the PO and raising the team issues, did we realize that the PO did have time but he didn't fully understands what was required of him.
So before scaling, take a good look, maybe scaling i not the answer. maybe just maybe there's a better alternative.


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Sir Hoots A Lot is Ghoulia Yelps's pet owl.
Physical Description
Sir Hoots A Lot is a male, cotton candy blue owl with big eyes and a white chest.
Bio Description
"The perfect companion even though he absolutely refuses to be a message courier for me."
- The name "Sir Hoots A Lot" is probably based on Sir Lancelot, of the Knights of the Round Table legend.
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Investing in GP core funding would make savings in long-term, finds study
The financial cost of a 10% boost in GP core funding to the NHS would be cancelled out by savings on secondary care, a study by GP academics has shown.
The researchers found the 10% funding hike would cost the NHS around £7,600 per 1,000 registered patients, but would be offset by savings of £6,400 owing to reduced A&E attendances and emergency admissions.
The team said even further savings would likely be made through reductions in outpatient referrals that they were not able to capture in the study, so the extra investment would be 'more than offset'.
The GPC said the study reinforced the case for investing in general practice, and agreed that the cost savings could be even greater when the reduction of pressure on the rest of the health system is taken into account.
The study looked at the relationship between the practices' funding – incorporating the global sum and MPIG – and the amount of outpatient referrals, A&E visits and emergency admissions to hospital, at over 4,000 GMS practices.
There was a significant relationship for A&E visits and emergency admissions, so that for every 10% increase in core funding there were 7.9 fewer A&E visits and 1.8 fewer emergency admissions per 1,000 registered patients.
From this the team calculated that investing 10% more in general practice would cost £7,571 per 1,000 patients but save £6,354.
In addition, the team found this boost in funding led to a statistically significant 2% increase in patient satisfaction.
Study co-author Dr Mark Ashworth, a GP in south London and senior clinical lecturer at Kings College London, told Pulse the team would expect even greater savings, as a result of reductions in outpatient referrals – which they weren't able to include in their model.
Dr Ashworth said: 'It was nearly a break even anyway on our analysis. But you've also got 2% more satisfied patients. Plus we weren't able to analyse the detailed outpatient costs because the data wasn't available – and I'm pretty sure that if you looked you at areas like asthma, diabetes and COPD you would really start to see significant savings.'
Dr Chaand Nagpaul, chair of the GPC, said: 'This study vindicates our position – which is obvious to GPs – that investing in GP practices will reap benefits for the NHS.
'And the actual savings will go well beyond these, in terms of improved patient satisfaction and access to the GP, it will also allow GPs to have more time with patients – and less need for patients to be seen in other sectors.'
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There is zero appetite to give general practice more funding because the Daily Mail hates GPs.
There is (relatively) more desire to fund hospitals because the Daily Mail likes hospitals.
This undercuts any serious point to be made in this policy area.
Besides, the DM would spin this as; "GP led study calls for more money for GPs, already highest paid in the Universe".
So you wasted your time folks.
Am I missing something, or can no one count..?! This article is proposing that we invest £7571 to save £6375 per1000 patients. This clearly is not cost effective as it loses almost £200 per 1000 patients. With maths skills like this, small wonder the NHS is heading for financial meltdown with you lot in charge of commissioning
What's the idea of increasing core funding if every year the weighted list is dragged down manually by NHSE by a 100 patients increasing the gap from 200 patient less weightage uniformly between 2010-2012 and then with core funding distribution that gap increase in weightage widens to almost 600 patients between 2013-2016.
So, when there was no increase in core funding I was not paid for 200 patients and since increase in funding , I am not paid for 600 patients .
Unless you weed out corruption and lack of transparency and allow GPs to contact HSCIC directly to clarify issues no core funding shams are going to save general practice. It is a sham as at least in Medway GPs are scared out of their wits of NHSE who they consider omnipotent. This is a general feedback from a recent meeting of GPs in which an LMC member confessed they were afraid to push NHSE as they don't listen anyway.


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From time to time we're tipped off about an opportunity to acquire some very special coffee that only exists in a very limited quantity. These coffees don't last long on our website, so if you see something you want to try, it's best to act quickly.
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Men just don't understand purse obsession
Never in my almost 32 years of existence have I met a man who understood the appreciation women have for quality purses and shoes. I like to splurge sometimes on outrageously priced purses because to me they are just elegant. Honestly, I can't even explain why I am just drawn to certain bags, but what I can tell you is that a pricey bag is well worth the investment. As long as you take care of them, they last, forever. For example, about six months about I bought a cute bag at Target. It was very durable, at least it seemed to be. I think it may have been about $30 yet less then a week later, it broke.
My last expensive bag purchase was this Michael Kors one.
It is an oldie but definitely a classic. I prefer cross body bags but still fell in love with this one. It can fit plenty of things into it. Since it's been so long I am now on the prowl for a new baby. This spawned a slight argument with my Husband last night as I fell in love with a Michael Kors bag at our local Bon Ton. I am well aware that because of our current situation, buying a $185 purse is out of the question. My wonderful Husband is busting his butt to try to save the $5,000 I need to pay next semester. Logically, realistically, I know it is so WRONG for me to lust after this, but I can't help it. I feel like a drug addict.
I was curious so, I did a little research online to find out why other women share the same designer purse fever as I. So I turned to some sources that are fun, but unreliable. The consensus on Yahoo Answers was that many women buy them as a status symbol to make them to feel rich and draw attention. One commenter even went as far as saying if a boyfriend or husband buys his girl a designer bag that means they are nothing but a "gold digging slut." Um, okay?
My favorite response is by T<3M, "Handbags are not only purchased as an accessory but they are used to carry around everything you need to have with you on a daily basis. Aside from design, It's most important that handbags are crafted with quality-good fabric, stitching, and design–you can trust the designer labels for better styles too. Purchasing a handbag with these traits ensures that you will get best durability, durability is important because unlike shirts women use their purses over the course of years. When you are carrying your bag you want people to notice how respectable it looks so that's where fashion comes into it. Women love to shop and because bags are more one-of-a-kind they are more fun to shop for compared to jeans or sweaters."
I don't necessarily need a purse to be confident but there's something about walking down the street with a designer bag that just makes me ooze a bit more confidence. Knowing that my stuff is going to stay put is also a plus and not having to worry about a strap snapping is another added bonus. Plus designer bags are cute and unique looking! Personally, when I see a woman with a exquisite bag I do not think to myself, "oh this women must be trying to get attention and is pretending she's rich." I think, "oh my god, that bag is freaking amazing! Where did she get it?!"
Below is a small Polyvore Michael Kors inspiration board I put together in remembrance of purses that got away.
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jaclynnncSeptember 3, 2014 at 7:54 pm
I recently bought a pretty pricey bag from Marc by Marc Jacobs. When friends or family ask how much it cost, their reaction is pretty funny. Although many say they WOULD NEVER do it, I have zero regrets. The bag is a timeless style, one that I can use for years, amazing quality & I love carrying it! I am all for the name brand purse investment 🙂
Jaclyn xx
Jamie WileySeptember 3, 2014 at 7:58 pm
Exactly! My feeling is you always get what you pay for. I have a few designer purses I switch out throughout the year and when not in use I keep them in their dust bags. They are as perfect as the day I bought them.
amelieSeptember 3, 2014 at 8:58 pm
and they never will
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STONEVILLE, Miss. -- A former leader of Mississippi State University's largest agricultural research center will soon return to that role on an interim basis.
Steve Martin will become interim head of the Delta Research and Extension Center July 1. He will also continue in his current role as associate director of the MSU Extension Service. Jeff Johnson, who served since 2013 as head of the Stoneville-based center, has accepted a full-time faculty position on the MSU main campus in Starkville.
STARKVILLE, Miss.—From writing, photography and video to social media, television and web design, Mississippi State University's Office of Agricultural Communications and Office of Public Affairs are receiving various honors in the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi's annual awards competition.
Every year Mississippi State University Extension administration, faculty, agents, and staff gather to celebrate exemplary programs, honor contributions to Extension's mission, and to discuss the vision for Extension's future. (Photo by Micheala Parker)
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Community engagement and its role in higher education was the focus of a Mississippi State keynote and workshop this week by one of the nation's leading authorities on engaged scholarship.
Elizabeth Gregory North, head of the Mississippi State University Extension Service Office of Agricultural Communications, is the newest member of the Southern Public Relations Federation's Hall of Fame.


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Moms Who Have Suffered from Missed Miscarriage
I myself have recently suffered from a missed miscarriage which resulted in having to have a D & C to remove baby & pregnancy contents. Creating this group to offer a support system to Moms who have been through similar situations.
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The UMKC School of Education's Institute for Urban Education (IUE) is a cohort program specially designed to enhance preparation for teaching in Kansas City urban schools. Students admitted to the IUE receive scholarships, professional development, and increased experiences in partner schools in the Kansas City community.
Program Highlights
Students may be admitted anytime depending on the number of applicable hours already completed. The program prepares teachers for success in urban classrooms by exploring issues of social justice and multicultural education. IUE students receive scholarships and, in exchange, commit to teach in a Kansas City area urban partner district for at least four years following graduation.
General IUE Admission
All of the following application materials must be submitted:
- Supplemental application (pdf) for the Institution for Urban Education
- Personal statement of 750 words addressing interest and commitment to urban education
- Two letters of reference
- Completed FAFSA
- Completed UMKC general scholarship applications
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In Adelaide, it is currently the 29th of November, 2014. The 13th anniversary of George Harrison's death. There is only one Beatle I haven't done a 'Happy Birthday' post for, and I'm sad that that I have to write an 'anniversary of death' post about this particular Beatle beforehand. I'm currently listening to Living In The Material World/All Things Must Pass (I might listen to my Cloud Nine vinyl later) and wearing my Yellow Submarine t-shirt in his memory.
I realise I haven't done a post on George within this blog yet. In fact, I don't think I've really written about George since June. Rather stupid of me, 'cos he is my second-favourite Beatle. But anyway, I shall make up for such crimes over the school holidays…
George was the last Beatle I found out about, in around March 2013. I remember a friend (who actually introduced me to The Beatles) coming to school one day and telling me that she'd discovered The Beatles wrote all their own songs, her example being 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' being credited to a 'George Harrison'. Ah, I thought. The name of the elusive fourth Beatle. And ever since that rainy Autumn day nearly two years ago, I've never forgotten that name. For a few months, George was my least favourite Beatle. I don't know why (nobody told you / how to unfold your love…) — my theory is that I placed him fourth purely because I knew next to nothing about him. But then — about a year ago (December 2013, if my memory serves correct) — George Harrison: Living In The Material World was played on Australian TV. I know for a fact that quite a few George fans have come out of watching that wonderful film, and I am among them. I became so interested with George and his music, and rightfully so. (Though I did love 'What Is Life' beforehand.) I can only say that I've listened to two of his solo albums in full (plus part of a third), but all of his songs that I've heard — Beatles (I've obviously heard all of those!) or otherwise — are absolutely impeccable. A truly underrated songwriter, I must say… (Yay! 'Wah Wah' — my favourite George song — is playing!).
Last year, I found out what day George died on the, well, day. I remember being quite sad, but George didn't really mean that much to me at that point. I would have known under one-hundred Beatles songs (I now know over 250 Beatles songs…), and this was pre-Living In The Material World. I was slightly sad this morning, but now I am focusing on remembering George. As my mum said precisely a year ago, 'Knowing what sort of person he was, George wouldn't have wanted you to be sad.' And whilst George's death is very, very sad (he died far too young), it wouldn't have been a surprise. By the time he passed on, the cancer had spread to his brain and he was ready to die. His death wasn't as unexpected as John's. From what I have read/watched, I think George was ready.
George (and John) inspired me to pick up guitar, earlier this year. And wow, how I thank them! Playing guitar is one of the few factors that completely changed my life in the past couple of years (The Beatles being another), and through it, not only have I come a long way in the music world, I've also found a heap of other good music. I can now play the large majority of my favourite songs, and I'm now dabbling in the world of songwriting. In fact, my two guitars are called John and George. And so I thank the two namesakes for inspiring me to try my hand at playing guitar!
Talking of guitar, George really was amazing at the instrument. When I listen to the licks on his solo stuff, they're not just licks, or riffs. They swirl around the listener's brain, like a butterfly that has been freed into an open field. They are, quite literally (in my mind), swirls. I count George as one of those iconic guitarists that you can pick from their playing within a few seconds. He really knew how to make his guitar 'speak'. I also think he was a fabulous musician in general — he played everything from a Moog to violin, showing his versatility. Here are some of my favourite George moments (though I'm going to do a post on my favourite George songs at a later date):
'Cloud Nine' is a really groovy song. The guitar is awesome. George sings it wonderfully.
'Long, Long, Long' — George's acoustic work in this song is stellar. The song is stellar. It sits right after a stellar song, as the last track of a stellar side of a stellar double album. (And I'm not being sarcastic. Serious.)
The obligatory 'My Sweet Lord'! The solo in this is subject to the swirling effect I was discussing above. Beautiful.
(There are so many other George moments I love as well, others off the top of my head including 'I Dig Love', the two versions of 'Isn't It a Pity' and 'Art Of Dying' — the latter rather appropriate for today, sadly.)
George also seemed like a genuinely nice person. Quite selfless, I think. There are so many stories about him being a really lovely person, ranging from the relatively well-known tale of him mortgaging Friar Park so he could create Handmade Films to fund Life of Brian (thank the not-Messiah ('He's not the Messiah! He's a very naughty boy!) for that!), to him inviting fans to his house to meet him. And whilst he wasn't perfect, who is?
And I really have only just started listening to the lyrics in his songs (stupid me), and they're beautiful. I'm currently listening to 'Beware Of Darkness', and wow… His words — whether they be about God, or love, or the loss of friendship, or anything in particular — they really talk to those who care to listen. No wonder he is my second-favourite Beatle!
And one final thing: there's a wonderful George quote that really resonates with me (well, a lot of his quotes resonate with me, but anyway), in particular. I posted it in 'Words Are Flowing Out', but here it is, anyway: "It's nothing to do with how many years old you are, or how big your body is. It's down to what your greater consciousness is, and if you can live in harmony with what's going on in creation." Something happened earlier this year (a story for later) that kind of threw me in at the deep end, and all of sudden made me feel very young. I had never been 'the youngest' before. And this quote helped me realise that age doesn't really matter in the scheme of things. Although I connect with John the most, I feel a special kind of connection with George as well. He reminds me of, well, me a bit. George continuously inspires me, and whilst I'm not a religious person, his principles were very, very sensible. Thank you, George.
But anyway, rest in peace, Georgie. Whether it be the Dylanesque 'Apple Scruffs', or the swirling paisley (yep, my term) feel of 'My Sweet Lord', the slides on 'I Dig Love', or the heavy riffing on 'Wah Wah' and 'What Is Life', your music really was something special. You were something special. There is so much I could say about you, but I shall cover that another day. We love you and miss you like mad. But as you once said, all things must pass. Wherever you are, I hope you have a beautiful day. Say hello to John for us. tangerinetrees99


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Pokemon Ruby Version - Pokemon of the Day: Nidorina (#30)
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Ruby/Sapphire Versions. The Pokemon of the Day Chick has helpfully
shifted her attentions to Ruby and Sapphire, so you can rest assured that
she has your trainer's corner covered.
As before, the Pokemon Chick will be taking a personal and detailed look at a Pokemon. You'll find a list of all the moves you will want, and a choice list of recommended moves you want to keep for your prize pet.
You'll also find breeding chains, Pokedex entries, stats, descriptions, locations, resistances, gameplay tips and a suggested move set for those of you who can't seem to make up their mind about what to saddle their Pokemon with!
Today's Pokemon is Nidorina! I've always loved Nidorina, personally...she
was one fugly little critter back in the days of Red and Blue, but with
each new round of sprites her look has been softened and refined, much
more fitting of a proper lady Pokemon (okay, so she's still kinda fugly,
just not AS fugly). She's still in possession of that killer personality,
though, along with a move compatibility that puts even most fully evolved
Pokemon to shame (and which only gets better once Nidorina herself evolves).
Then there's the fact that Nidorina is a pure Poison type, a relatively
rare find in the Pokemon world that I've always admired. But I ramble...let
us now explore that nigh-legendary Nido versatility in action, shall we?
|NAME: Nidorina
TYPE: Poison Pin (Poison)
WEIGHT: 44 lbs.
EVOLUTION: evolves from NidoranF at level 16 and into Nidoqueen via exposure to a Moon Stone
CHARACTERISTIC(S): Poison Point (opponent becomes poisoned upon attacking this Pokemon directly)
AVAILABILITY: Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal
LOCATION: Though as of yet unavailable in RuSa, Nidorina was pretty darn easy to obtain in RBYGSC all things considered. Wild Nidorina can be found in abundance in RBY's Safari Zone, though you can procure one much earlier in the game by picking up a NidoranF on Route 22 (just west of Viridian City) and evolving it. Meanwhile GSC players should be combing Routes 13-15 for wild Nidorina and/or Routes 35 and 36 for wild NidoranF (for those who prefer to start training earlier in a Pokemon's life).
Learned Moves:
Compatible TMs:
Tackle - Basic
TM06 - Toxic
Tackle - Basic
TM02 - Headbutt
Growl - Basic
TM03 - Water Pulse
Hereditary Moves:
Beat Up: Breed a NidoranF with a male Sneasel (and hope for a female baby!).
Charm: Breed a NidoranF with a male Snubbull/Granbull, Pikachu (via Pichu) or Skitty.
Counter: Breed a male Heracross with a female Paras/Parasect, then breed the resulting male Paras with Counter to a female Chikorita/Bayleef/Meganium. Lastly, breed the resulting male Chikorita with Counter to a NidoranF. In RuSa you have the option of simply breeding a NidoranF with a male Slakoth/Vigoroth/Slaking (NidoranF + Slaking......OUCH).
Disable: Breed a NidoranF with a male Lickitung, Psyduck/Golduck or Slowpoke/Slowbro/Slowking.
Focus Energy: Breed a NidoranF with a male Cubone/Marowak, Eevee, Mankey/Primeape, NidoranM/Nidorino, Rattata, Vigoroth, Torchic/Combusken/Blaziken or Numel/Camerupt.
Supersonic: Breed a NidoranF with a male Lickitung or Whismur/Loudred/Exploud.
Take Down: Breed a NidoranF with a male Dunsparce, Eevee, Growlithe/Arcanine, Phanpy, Ponyta/Rapidash, Rhyhorn/Rhydon, Seel/Dewgong, Snubbull/Granbull, Stantler, Swinub/Piloswine, Tauros, Mudkip/Marshtomp/Swampert, Poochyena/Mightyena, Aron/Lairon/Aggron or Numel/Camerupt.
Ice Beam: Nidorina can also learn Ice Beam via the Move Tutor in Goldenrod City (Crystal only).
Thunderbolt: Move Tutor in Crystal.
Max stats at Level 100
Suggested moveset
Held Item: Leftovers
*sniffle*...I miss my beloved Nidos, I truly do. And I get the feeling I'm not alone...after the prerequisite starters, legendaries and Snorlax (why the heck does everybody love Snorlax, anyway??) I seemingly hear more keening on behalf of the Nido family than any other old-school Pokemon lost in the transition to RuSa. Well, who WOULDN'T love these things? With their astonishingly well-balanced stats and ability to learn darn near every type of offensive attack in existence, fighting a Nidoqueen/Nidoking or one of their brood is anything but predictable (stupid standardized movesets sucking all the fun outta the game)...then there's the fact that they boast some of the coolest character designs ever. If you're going to kick ass you might as well look good while doing it, no? There's actually little point in discussing any suggested moveset since any number of movesets could work equally well on Nidorina, but we're going to do it anyway simply because I enjoy talking about the thing. Nyah.
...before we begin I just have to comment on the fact that only NidoranF can breed. What's up with that? Maybe it's just me, but I always feel a little guilty forcing something like Rhydon on my tiny breeder NidoranF when Nidoqueen would be so much better equipped to handle such a monster...
Before we get into the fun stuff, I'd better elaborate on a somewhat tactical attack for Nidorina in case any of you actually wanted to make some headway in battle with her (unlike me; I just kinda fool around with my unevolved Pokemon and make them dance for me before they die). Here we have Counter to ensure that Nidorina secures at least one kill before she bows out; same concept as Counter on NidoranM (remember that long ago review?), really, except Nidorina is better suited to use the move thanks to her superior Defense and HP (read: she might actually survive a physical attack from a fully evolved Pokemon long enough to Counter it). This is Nidorina's single best option for taking advantage of her Ground type weakness despite her ability to learn the likes of Water Pulse and Ice Beam, if for no other reason than SO many Pokemon that AREN'T Ground types can learn Earthquake these days. Of course, Nidorina doesn't particularly appreciate being left in against an Earthquaker in the first place, but Counter is a decent way to give them a memorable encounter if switching out isn't an option (or even if you just don't feel like wasting a turn in order to do it).
Wahoo, check it out! Nidorina can learn Sludge Bomb! *does the happy Sludge Bomb dance*...not that Sludge Bomb is all that great; while I adore Poison type Pokemon, Poison type MOVES on the whole suck since they're only really effective against Grass types (half of whom are part Poison type anyway *grumble*). The point is that we have been complaining about the Nido family being unable to learn Sludge Bomb since Day 1 of the GSC era...I don't CARE if the move isn't very useful; I wanna know why this Poison/Ground type can learn freakin' THUNDERBOLT but not the one Poison type move that's anywhere near good! Well folks, we got our wish; there's no way I'm NOT gonna recommend Sludge Bomb after all that whining. You likely won't find anything explicitly weak to Sludge Bomb in the course of your battling, but with its respectable base power and STAB to consider Nidorina should be doing adequate neutral damage with the move (and since she won't inherit her secondary Ground type until she evolves again, this is Nidorina's ONLY option at this point in time as far as acceptable STABed attacks go).
Here's another exciting new move option for you guys and gals to consider; it's the ever popular Crunch! I'd be recommending Crunch even if it WASN'T super-effective against the Psychic types which compose Nidorina's other defensive weakness just because it's a cool move overall that relatively few Pokemon have the option of learning. At the very least it's an acceptable substitute for the (generally considered) more Nido-friendly Shadow Ball, which Nidorina won't have access to until she evolves...it may be true that most Psychics have a better Special Defense than Defense, but with Crunch's high chance of lowering an opponent's Special Defense as a side effect Nidorina could feasibly be dishing out a lot of damage with this attack. It's also great for use against Ghosts; later in life Nidoqueen had little trouble attending to Gengar with Earthquake, but with the recent development of so many Ghosts boasting the Levitate characteristic Nidorina will likely be right appreciative of a move like Crunch.
Finally, we have Ice Beam. Ice Beam is...meh. Maybe I shoulda saved one of the more interesting attacks for this last slot...oh well. While (as was mentioned before) most of the Pokemon coming after Nidorina with Ground type attacks won't specifically be Ground types themselves, it's still nice to have a bit of added insurance with Ice Beam (particularly since Ground types have the added threat of STAB on their moves yet most of them are slower than even an unevolved Pokemon like Nidorina). Barring that, Ice Beam has just always been a great attack all around; it's powerful, it's accurate, it's super-effective against many popular types, no type is completely immune to it AND there's a chance the move will freeze your opponent solid. Not too shabby for a boring and predictable ol' beam class attack, eh? I know a lot of people prefer Thunderbolt here for its effectiveness against Water types (which Nidorina will indeed have to worry about once she evolves and dons her Ground type mantle), but for the time being I'd prefer an attack that works wonders against Ground types as opposed to bouncing harmlessly off of them.
I put Leftovers on my Nidorina more to gloat than anything...looky here, even without evolving Nidorina actually has the HP to support Leftovers somewhat! Okay, so her defenses still suck and she likely won't get too much use out of 'em, but just let me have my moment. Nidorina will want SOME way to heal herself since I've opted not to go with Rest anyway. Other options are the popular Quick Claw and the pre-packaged Safeguard known as Lum Berry. As for Nidorina's characteristic...um...I don't get it. All the other status effect characteristics (Effect Spore, Cute Charm, Static, etc) I've seen flaunt percentages, yet Poison Point doesn't...does that mean a Pokemon will ALWAYS become poisoned when attacking Nidorina directly? I can't really experiment since I don't have a RuSa Nidorina in front of me (GameShark is for losers!), so you'll just have to settle for speculation at this point...it'd suck if that were indeed the case, though, since poisoning is a rather lame status affliction and Nidorina has always been a big fan of Body Slam.
That's as good a way to kick off this next section as any, I'd wager...some of Nidorina's best move options come from RBY, and Body Slam is among the cream of the crop. She'll learn Body Slam naturally if you evolve her into Nidoqueen early on, though you might prefer using TM08 so you have access to some of the more popular late-level Nidorina learned moves. Body Slam is of course most loved for the chance of paralysis it affords, and since Nidorina is pretty darn slow you'd do well to consider it. Reflect and Substitute are great defensive options (though not to be used in conjunction with Counter; if you're going this route you'll likely want to consider Charm in the realm of hereditary moves), and everyone knows I love Horn Drill! Nidorina doesn't really have much of a horn to drill with at this point, but you won't see me complaining about any Pokemon that can learn a fun and risky OHKO move (unless it's a Gligar with Guillotine...I really hate those things).
...did the PotDC just foul up in speaking of RBY TMs and RuSa hereditary moves in the same breath? Perhaps...all I'm gonna say is it MIGHT be a possibility in the future, though since I've no solid confirmation at the present time I'll simply advise you to keep your eyes and ears peeled for tantalizing new rumors regarding the older game series and how they relate to the latest versions...
Anyway, Thunderbolt and Rest have already been mentioned in passing; I've nothing against a Chesty Resting Nidorina, I just didn't go with that move myself because I get bored with putting Rest on EVERYTHING. Charm is great even without Substitute and Reflect (just why could Nidorina take the Reflect TM in RBY yet wasn't given the option to learn the move when it was reinstated in RuSa, huh?), though you'll have to give up Counter in order to breed for it (until we find a way to get Ditto and Smeargle in the latest games, anyway). Flatter might be decent if you don't anticipate going up against many elemental attackers, and Aerial Ace could be fun if only for the fact that Nidorina can actually learn such an odd attack for her particular type. Finally, I have to give props to Beat Up...it's a worthless offensive attack on the whole, but since the unevolved Nidorina is more of a novelty than anything you might wanna blow off a turn just to see how funny the move looks in Stadium/Colosseum.
Whew! I always end up talking too much about the Nidoroyals and their kin...lucky for you guys I don't have many of them left. That is, unless I decide to redo Nidoqueen and Nidoking's analyses to reflect their many new move options in RuSa! Bwahahahahahaaa! But I digress...Nidorina is one cool chica who I feel deserves a spot on any team (gotta love bias) simply by virtue of being awesome. I won't lie to ya; as an unevolved Pokemon Nidorina will likely be doing more dying than killing, but she at least deserves a chance to prove herself with the great equalizer that is Counter. If you haven't bothered to explore the famed Nido family line yet I'd say this is as good a place to start as any; Nidorina performs surprisingly well throughout the in-game quest, and with a little TLC she can make every bit as great a showing in human trainer battles (particularly when she evolves). Don't let the oft-ridiculed Poison type fool you, folks; Nidorina means business.
I hope you'll enjoy getting to know this prickly and poisonous pug-nosed powder puff (don't tell her I called her that; she'll kill me), and I'll see y'all on Monday with another sarcastic and bias-tinged week of Pokemon of the Day!
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Spare a thought for celebrities, will you? Sure, they make millions on their various acting/modelling/sports/socialite jobs, they get free gifts galore and they get paid just to show up to an event, but managing all that excess money can be hard work. Just ask MC Hammer, who, in 1996, blew through a $30 million fortune in six years with a high-velocity lifestyle that included 17 cars and an entourage of his 40 closest friends. Or you could talk to Nicholas Cage, who owes literally millions of dollars in taxes to the US Government. Instead, we suggest you take a lesson from these modest celebrities who've successfully avoided blowing their fortunes on frivolous things.
Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel is nothing like the flaky free spirit she plays on TV. During her recent divorce proceedings, the New Girl star was forced to detail her income and expenses, during which she showed the world just how financially savvy she is. She saves about 76 percent of her income, she has zero debt, and she has $1.58 million in the bank and even more invested in stocks and bonds. Sure, she spends $22,250 a month on expenses but when you make $95,000 a month, you can afford to while having lots left over to pad your savings account.
Lesson learned: Aim to save more than you spend.
Eva Longoria
Although she spent $1.5 million on her 2007 wedding to Tony Parker, Eva Longoria has a definite practical streak, and she comes by it honestly. Longoria claims that her father used to take her camping with no food as a child to teach her how to 'live off of the land'. "He would tell us that we could live off the land. I can skin a deer, a pig, a snake ..., " she said in an interview.
Lesson learned: Longoria would be an excellent person to join forces with in the event of an apocalypse.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Unlike Carrie Bradshaw, whose addiction to Manolos left her perpetually struggling to save money, Sarah Jessica Parker is much more modest in her spending. Born into humble beginnings as one of eight children in a family on welfare, Parker and her husband Matthew Broderick strive to bring their children up without spoiling them. "[My son] only wears hand-me-downs because I've got all these older nephews," she told People Magazine. "I think it's incumbent on my husband and me to really stress and to show James Wilkie by example what it means to owe your community something and that he is not entitled to the benefits of our hard work."
Lesson learned: Nobody likes a spoiled, entitled rich kid.
Leonardo Dicaprio
Although he's one of the biggest movie stars in the world, Leonardo Dicpario keeps his spending pretty low-key. He chooses to fly on commercial flights rather than hiring a private jet, and he only owns one car – a Toyota Prius. Sure, that Prius happens to be a $100,000 model designed specifically for him, but it's a hybrid and that's all that matters to this eco-conscious celeb.
Lesson learned: It's ok to be a bit extravagant if it helps the environment.
Kate Middleton
As the future Queen of England, Duchess Katherine could be waited on hand and foot if she wanted to. Instead, she does her own grocery shopping, she wears outfits more than once to public appearances (the horror!) and she shuns the services of a personal dresser, choosing instead to shop on her own at department stores.
Lesson learned: Even royals aren't above picking their own produce.
Warren Buffett
He's one of the richest men in the world (second to Bill Gates) and yet Warren Buffett lives in an unpretentious five-bedroom house in Omaha that he purchased four decades ago for $30,000. What's more, he has a habit of buying used cars. They're fairly nice cars, mind you, but used nonetheless.
Lesson learned: If you want to be rich like Buffett, you've gotta save like Buffett.
Dave Grohl
He's one of the most famous rock stars of all time, but Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl doesn't let that go to his head. "You can't take your lifestyle for granted," he said in a 2003 interview. "I've got tons of money, but I'm afraid to spend it. Knowing I don't even have a high school diploma to fall back on, I'm going to be really careful with what I've got."
Lesson learned: It's important to save up for a rainy day.
Beyonce Knowles
Despite a career that's gone from strength to strength since her time with Destiny's Child, Beyonce Knowles doesn't spend much. "I haven't bought a car since I was 16 or any diamonds since I was 17," she told the UK Mirror. "I have a lot of property. I've invested my money and I don't have to make any more, thank God, because I'm set. I'm now able really to be free and just do things that make me happy. I want to have a long career, be respected and not go off track." We're betting she's especially enjoying her financial stability now that she has little Blue Ivy Carter to look after.
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28 September - You wait ages for a joke on Bonkers and three come along together
There is probably not enough humour on Bonkers, joke councillors in abundance but little to tickle the ribs. Until now perhaps.
Bexley council is sponsoring The Bexley Business Awards and just look who has the gall to be offering their advice. None other than three failed Bexley business people.
On the left you see Ian Payne, manager of Bexley's Business Improvement District (BID) and the man who masterminded a 7% drop in trade in the town centre. By his side are cabinet members Linda 'Biffa' Bailey and the ubiquitous Teresa O'Neill chasing another photo opportunity.
The BID is still showing up on the Companies House website as not having filed its accounts.
Bailey and O'Neill are Directors of the wholly Bexley council owned Thames Innovation Centre - a centre of mismanagement that would have gone bust years ago if not supported by the council tax payer. Despite being given more advantageous business terms in the form of contracts, interest free loans and goods delivered through the back door, it has lost money every year since it opened. More last year than the year before. Yes, this threesome are the perfect people to recognise successful local businessmen.
If the figures above (scroll to see them) are too horrible for you, try the simplified version below.
Ian Payne doubles up as Deputy Mayor of Bromley. He is a salaried employee of Bexley council.


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When you wake up in the morning, which of the following scenarios would you prefer to identify with?
Scenario 1: I look forward to a new day and a chance to move closer to my goals. I never know what to expect, but I'm ready for any challenge knowing that at the end of the day, although I will come home exhausted, I will be full of gratification.
Scenario 2: I dread waking up knowing that each day I will have to drag myself to work. I spend my day counting down the hours until the work day is over and make it home exhausted and frustrated.
What is the biggest difference in these two scenarios? Could it be that you are working at a job that you hate or is it simply a matter of your perspective? To me, the answer is your passion. If you are not passionate about what you do every single day, then you are probably doing something wrong. Of course there is a lot of pressure to choose a major that will lead to status or will pay comfortably, but at the end of the day, if you're not happy then not much else matters. So how do you find a major that makes you happy and will lead you to live a successful and fulfilling career?
Let me start with why I am passionate about accounting, my chosen major.
Accounting is not just "crunching numbers" and mathematical calculations all day. It is an opportunity to see how a business functions and how each employee's contributions develop the business as a whole. Beyond that, I truly believe there is such thing as "good business." I believe there are profitable companies that are also successful in encouraging their employees to better themselves and their environment. There are companies founded based on common beliefs that they can change the world for the better. I believe that ALL profitable companies need to be held accountable for the community they belong to and, reaching beyond that, to leave a positive impact on the world.
As we all know, many executives can lose sight of the "good" once money begins to pile up. The power money has can breed corruption quickly. As an accountant and hopefully one day a CPA, I would feel a sense of responsibility to ensure that proper, ethical practices are in place. I hope to be able to help businesses prosper so they can contribute more to the world around them and provide assurance that they are not taking advantage of either their profits or employees.
So how do you choose an area you would want to spend your career in?
You may find that you have many passions to choose from just as most of us do. Try to focus on what stands out the most to you in your daily life and makes you feel the most accomplished. When I started taking accounting and business courses I found that I was much more dedicated, interested, and motivated by them than any of my core classes. I encourage you to take the time to explore what matters the most to you and develop your own set of values and beliefs, regardless of societal pressure. Try new challenges, explore interesting classes, join fun organizations, and ultimately do whatever drives you not only to success but most importantly, happiness.
In the words of Confucius, "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life."


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The Castle is the most easterly of our three mountain castles. 645 m above sea level, it was built by the Byzantines to use as a watch tower in 10th century. From the so called "queens window" which is actually part of the old signal tower, a commanding view over the northern as well as southern coastal plain can be obtained. On a clear day you can see almost all the way to the end of the peninsular of Karpaz!
Story: Its been said, that Richard the Lionheart, who's fiancé had been treated like a hostage after her unfortunate emergency landing during a storm on the coast of Cyprus, imprisoned and shackled the self pronounced Byzantine king of Cyprus, Isaac Comnenos in gold chains in the dungeons of the Castle of Kantara as a punishment.


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Child-friendly breaks in Norfolk
With all our talk of museums, galleries, scenic walks and shopping treats, you would be forgiven for thinking that Norfolk is a haven for adults only – that's simply not the case!
Exploring the great outdoors
One of the best things about a self-catering holiday in Norfolk is the freedom it will afford you and your family; wide, open spaces, a beautiful landscape to explore and a multitude of natural resources are all at your fingertips. Children will adore the natural world that is suddenly open to them and may even be tempted to collect a multitude of items to make a collage of their holiday. Imagine building a nature collection and the memories that it will conjure every time they look at it. Children also enjoy pond dipping at the water's edge, rock pooling along Norfolk's coast, rambling about trails in search of wildlife, and playing pooh sticks underneath one of the county's numerous river bridges. Get out and enjoy the natural world; it's yours for the taking.
Treating your little ones
If you have explored every towpath, woodland glade and cobbled street, it may be time to explore some of Norfolk's days out that are especially tailored to family groups with little ones. Popular destinations such as Banham Zoo, the Pleasure Beach and Sea Life Centre in Great Yarmouth, the Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade, Pettitts Adventure Park in Reedham, and Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens are all designed to be enjoyed with children. Wroxham's Miniature Worlds and Splash Sheringham also offer their own brand of fun; you're sure to find something within easy reach of your accommodation.
So don't hesitate; start planning your next holiday getaway today! It's time to discover how Norfolk can entertain your whole family.


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Spring into Action
I've not written a blog for over 3 months – talk about needing to spring into action! The past few months have been filled with skiing, our engagement (yup, Mike popped the question!) family trips, hikes, snowshoeing, Colorado adventures, cooking, and beer. Lots and lots of beer. Spring has sprung and I'm ready to dedicate, […]Read More


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For Books' Sake Talks To: Beatrice Hitchman
29th Apr 2013
As she is faced with the possibility of being forever consigned to the Pathé costume room instead of the glittering stage she yearns to command, Adele must consider how far she is willing to bend her moral compass in order to gain success.
When asked how Beatrice Hitchman views Adele's developing role throughout Petite Mort, she says, "I think she's ferocious in her ambition, and that's the thread through the maze for her, what she feels defines her – until she questions her ideas. I think Juliette also says it, towards the finalé – she has got to the end of her investigation and found she's not the person she thought she was."
...There are so many lost films, and so those vast swathes of unknown things are ideal territory to place a mystery.The similarities between Adele, living as a young adult in the early twentieth century, and Juliette, a young woman working as a journalist fifty years later, is not the only instance of duplicity in the novel. Aside from the mirrored traits between characters, this theme also shows up palpably in Luce's character, after she embarks on a risqué relationship with Adele despite being married.
This particular aspect of the plot, along with other, subtler forms of dualities make me wonder what it is about the notion of duplicity that fascinates Beatrice Hitchman, and whether she intended to lace the theme through Petite Mort so concentratedly.
"We're different, I think, in front of each new person we come across – I think people are difficult and multiple – and so, in a way, pretence is just a part of who we are. And then what's really interesting for me is to push that to the limit. Luce pretends for a living, as an actor, and that pretence becomes the reality: she's like a hall of mirrors in which everyone – including maybe her – gets lost."
Although originally born in London, Beatrice Hitchman studied English at Edinburgh University, before moving on to an MA in Creative Writing. She also lived in Paris for a year and moved back home to Britain in order to establish herself as a filmmaker.
When contemplating Petite Mort, focused on the alluring world of film, set in Paris and of course a skilful demonstration of writing, the novel itself seems to be a melting pot of Hitchman's life experiences with a dose of originality thrown in.
But when asked about the catalyst for the book, Beatrice Hitchman says, "this novel wasn't one of those where you have a big 'what if?' moment and that's what sets the engine running. I started it without a fixed plot in mind, just following the characters around, so the ideas really occurred to me as I went along, and developed over time, as I drafted and re-drafted."
Either redrafting has paid off or Hitchman is naturally adept at composing a story that resonates with readers. At certain points in Petite Mort, interactions between lovers and the characters expressions of their feelings at their most emotionally fraught moments, are powerfully recognisable to the reader.
The subtext is a début author that already possesses an effortless understanding of the human condition. For this reason, I can't help wondering whether Beatrice Hitchman herself believes writing is mainly down to intuition, or a skill to be cultivated.
"Maybe the foundations of it are intuitive," she replies. "But I think you always have to reassess and relearn your practice and what you think you know."
Considering her introduction to the process of novel writing, in comparison with the process of script-writing that she has been familiar with for longer, I ponder how the processes might compare. Are they different? Similar?
"There are lots of different film-making roles, but the one I'm most familiar with is editing. It's a beautiful discipline: using only what you have to hand, showing above telling, trying to see the shape of the story, and always refining. To a large degree, those techniques are really also how I approach writing," says Hitchman.
Moreover, I can't help wondering whether there is something about the era of silent film that lends itself specifically to a tale of mystery. "There can be something spooky about watching a silent film today,' she replies.
"The film grammar is so different, and you're often missing an entire sense – sound – so I think silent films can feel mysterious in and of themselves. And then when you research the film history, you find that so much of what we'd like to know is lost: there are so many lost films, and so those vast swathes of unknown things are ideal territory to place a mystery."
It's no surprise that Petite Mort has already been described as 'cinematic', considering Beatrice's own talents in film-making. And as Adele's character is so authentic, it's hard to stop the question from stirring: 'If your book were made into a movie, who would ideally play Adele Roux?'
Beatrice Hitchman tells me how much her friends "love" to speculate on this very topic. "My friend who's a Killing fan sees Sofie Gråbøl for all the parts, including all the ladies in the Pathé factory and André (stick-on beard)…".
Now that she has enjoyed a successful début in the writing world, I ask the question that her developing fan base will no doubt be wondering, what's next?
The response is coy yet very promising: "Another novel…"
You can buy a copy of Petite Mort now at Amazon, Foyles or your local independent book shop.
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i'm taking a break from my typical post - as i wasnt home in my kitchen and able to whip together new recipes/take photos. so i'm going to tell you about my trip and food experiences while in germany. this trip marks my third visit to hamburg. my previous 2 visits were a bit difficult food wise, as i wasnt as food savvy as i am nowadays - ie sourcing grocery stores and local venues that accommodate to those with food allergies/intolerances.
first off i arrived pretty early - my flight got in around 7am local time - and it was a bit too early to check into my room - so i walked down the esplanade from the cute hotel i stay in every year to get some coffee. it was perfect - drizzly outside and quite inside the cafe - i sat and enjoyed my soya latte - then was able to check into my room after a couple of hours. fyi - its not uncommon to happen across cafes that stock 'soya' milk :)
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i found a few markets with antipasti counters - where i picked up olives, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh fruit. also, my colleagues and i were told to visit a great, authentic sushi joint right around the corner from our hotel. amazingly enough, the waitstaff actually knew what tamari was (traditional japanese soy sauce made without wheat - slightly woody and smokey taste - waaaaaay better than soy sauce) AND had it in stock! we enjoyed tons of fresh fish - salmon, tuna, red snapper, squid and the list goes on...
while i'm my room at one point i decided to google vegetarian restaurants in hamburg - to my surprise there was one, not far from my hotel in the city center called season. as you all know, i'm not a veggie - but i figure that restaurants that cater to vegetarians are far more likely to understand the food allergy/intolerance thing.
|season's vegetarian buffet
i ventured down to season - a cute little buffet style vegetarian restaurant located below an art gallery. their website boasted dozens of vegetarian choices - with gluten free and dairy free options to boot. as soon as i stepped in, i figured i had died and gone straight to heaven. beautifully decorated, clean, contemporary with bold, beautiful veggies everywhere. twas a feast for the eyes.
|the meal deal.
dont ask me what i ate - all i know what i went for the options labelled vegan and gluten free - as i knew they were safe (from my big allergies). there were carrot slaws, cold potato salads, tomato and eggplant caprese (sans mozzarella), mushroom herbed rice, mache salads, cold quinoa salads.
heaven, heaven, heaven.
i ended up visiting this great restaurant 4 times during my stay and made friends with the two gals working at the counter. they were extremely friendly and warm toward me - i told them it was next to impossible for me to eat full meals while traveling because of my dietary restrictions. at one point i inquired if they had any gluten/diary free pastries - unfortunately, they did not. HOWEVER - one of the girls said that she would talk with her colleague and see if she had any at home. the next day i went back for lunch - when i went to checkout yvonne, the gal on the left in the pic below, presented me with homemade vegan/gluten free carob chip cookies. i thought i might cry. i couldnt believe how unbelievably friendly these girls were and that they brought me goodies to eat (that were delicious). before i left, we exchanged email addresses and agreed to find each other on facebook.
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all in all my trip was great. i had a wonderful time - got to see a bit of the city between work and got to eat delicious food despite the big allergy/intolerance hurdle. i saw parts of the city i've never seen before, and met some amazing people during my journey. if you've never checked out germany before - do so - and be sure to spend some time in hamburg. i promise you - you wont regret it.


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The view of the distant snow-clad mountains
made up for the lack of any paintings on the walls.
It was snowing during spring which the locals said
was very rare - as rare as our vacations.
We did nothing during the entire stay.
This is totally different from the nothing of the plains.
Wrapped in fleece blankets we looked like sketch pens
tightly packed in twos for warmth and ease.
The next day, the sky was clear and we could see
the mountains shake the snow off.
While we struggled to keep it within us
as we went downhill.


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Almost a year ago, I decided to ride my motorcycle across the United States and Canada. I had a few destinations in mind, to visit family and friends. But, for most of the route, I didn't have a clue. So, about 4 months ago I started researching how to plan a motorcycle trip. If you haven't read my article on Long Distance Motorcycle riding and Trip Planning, you may want to start there. It provides basic information on getting you and your motorcycle ready for a long trip. In this article, I'll get into more detail on route planning itself.
Before I get into details, it may be helpful to understand the process I followed in planning the route for my motorcycle trip. I started with a variety of scenic ride and scenic drive books looking for places to go. Most of the scenic rides described in these books were usually a few hundred miles long. It became apparent that I would need to string together many of these scenic rides to create one large ride across the United States and Canada. It also became apparent that I wouldn't be able to cover all of the United States and Canada in the six weeks I'd alloted to my motorcycle ride. I needed to narrow down the regions of North America I would cover. I would ride north from California to British Columbia, then across to the east coast of Canada, then south to somewhere around New York City or Philadelphia, then head back west to California. Since I will be riding in July and August, I will avoid the southern half of the United States in hope for cooler weather.
My next step was figuring out what software I'd use plan my route. I explored some online trip planning software, but didn't find anything that met my needs. Many lacked the ability to plan enough way points to cover a route this long. In general, I also found using online route planning tools rather slow. I decided that it would be much faster to use software loaded on my computer. I research a few programs and decided to download a trial version of Microsoft Streets & Trips. It seemed to meet my needs, so Microsoft go my $39 investment and I purchased the software.
Having now purchased several scenic ride and drive books, and trip planning software, I was ready to get into detailed route planning. Fortunately, I started this process several months before my ride, because it has taken that long to finalize the route plan. MST will automatically generate a trip route for you, but the path is based on shortest distance or fastest route. That means MST will usually pick interstate highways for the trip. Not the most scenic.
I started entering the many scenic routes I'd found from books into Microsoft Streets & Trips (MST). This placed dozens of route segments onto a United States and Canada map. This in itself was rather time consuming. You need to place way points along the specific roads you want to take in order to force MST to use the route. However, that's the only way to force a specific route to be used by the software. In all, I have about 100 way points mapping out these scenic routes.
In the end, Microsoft Streets & Trips generated detailed strip maps covering my route. I will take this with me on my trip. Even now, friends are still suggesting alternate routes. So, I'm going to take my laptop on my trip so I can modify the route as I go.
Now that I've covered my methodology for route planning, in the next two parts of this article I'll discuss specific books I used for finding scenic routes, and the Microsoft Streets & Trips software I used for detailed route planning.
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