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Firstly an apology. To the Axe Man aka Grant Rawlinson, the man taking on Mt Everest, Axe EQUALLED the record held by Jason Parry on No Picnic at Raffles with a 1min 25sec last week and I didn't even mention it!! Tsk, tsk!! I am such a BAD blogger and I really am. I.Will.Change.My.Ways! C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s Axe Man! And he would have given the 1:25 another crack last night if he wasn't parked on the AYE near Tuas (yes parked, ON the AYE) due to an accident last night. Hetul Patel andDaryl Harding did manage to avoid traffic jams and completed UFIT Run last night. Well done to you 2! A combination of a wet afternoon and a concert interfered with chances of good times so a consolidatory session ensued! Nice to see the 2 of them, in an act of comradery and contrivance, run identical times on Big Monster! The IOC would not approve (unless you placed the brown paper bag beneath the table at the hearing….)!! Good job guys lets hope Selly sees a few more of you guys at UFIT Run next installment!
Check out the UFIT Run Top Times here –
Stairway to Heaving Hetul 0:01:31 Daryl 0:01:38; Main Street Daryl 0:04:01 Hetul 0:04:02; No Picnic at Raffles Daryl 0:01:41 Hetul 0:01:51; Hill St Blues Hetul 0:03:06 Daryl 0:03:22; The Hexing Vex Daryl 0:02:00 Hetul 0:02:08; Big Monster Daryl 0:05:48 Hetul 0:05:48


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Taiwan based tech giant HTC to day announced its new mid-range smartphone the Desire 626. The handset was officially unveiled in its home town and is said to be sold for an equivalent price of $189.
Looking to its specs, the device seems to be offering a good competition to the Moto G in this segment. The handset has a 5inch HD display having 720×1280 pixel resolution and is powered with a 64-bit quad-core Snapdragon 410 chipset. The camera options for the device include a 13MP primary camera to its back and a 5MP secondary camera to its front. The memory options include 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal expandable storage. The device offers LTE connectivity and has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh. The excellent thing is just like its high-end flagships, this too has got support for DotView cases.
Another version of the device with a octa-core MediaTek chipset is also there and is said to be available in China soon. Take a look at the official images for the device below.

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I missed out on goat for most of my life, fearful that it would taste , I don't know, too goatie. Once a certain Goan relative insisted I stop being such a wimp, oh how quickly I became frantic for this dish. I've always liked lamb, but I have to say that now I much prefer goat.
There was a halal butcher shop in my neighborhood, but it closed before I finally got around to going in to buy their goat, which apparently was excellent. Alas, I relied on the frozen goat stewing meat at the Real Canadian You Know What. The pieces are a good size, although it's possible to occasionally get more bone than goat, but it's still worth it. If you can find better goat, you are lucky indeed.
This recipe involves a twenty four hour marinating time, and at least three hours of cooking time, not to mention the prep involved. Mark and Jeanne from Idaho were driving up from their homeland, on American Thanksgiving, no less, so a feast was required.
|This much goat!
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon fenugreek
3 dried Kashmiri chilies
6 cloves
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
The next stage of the masala goes into the blender, so coarse chopping is all that's required:
4 Jalapeno peppers or Thai chilies (certain relative uses about ten Thai chilies, but oh my that's hot!)
6 fresh garlic cloves
2 inches ginger
½ cup fresh yogurt
bag of frozen stewing goat pieces (Yikes, forgot to take note of size! See picture!)
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon mustard seed
2 Indian bay leaves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 large red onion, dice
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
3 tablespoons coconut vinegar
3 cups water (possibly more)
2 sweet red peppers, diced
Dry roast the above whole spices, reserving the turmeric into the spice grinder. Use high heat, and shake the pan a couple of times, carefully watching to see just little incense like wafts of smoke and inhaling that gorgeous fragrance. Immediately brush into the spice grinder, and set aside.
|Mix well and marinate at least 20 hours.
Put the chilies, garlic, ginger and yogurt into the blender and buzz till smooth. Grind the cooled spices to a fine powder. I have a marinating bowl that comes with a pump to remove the air. You can use any kind of big glass or ceramic bowl that can be tightly covered. Put in the meat, ground spices and smooth masala paste. Combine well, cover tightly, and refrigerate for twenty hours.. Set on counter to temper for the next few hours. The garlic and chillies will frighten any bacteria, but if your place is very warm, maybe let it temper for only an hour or so. I don't recommend adding the vinegar at this point, because it would over soften the meat, but it is considered a safe practice for keeping the meat.
Get out a large stewing pot, and add the mustard oil. Put on high heat, adding the cumin, mustard, bay leaves and cinnamon. Fry till the cumin turns a bit golden, just a couple of minutes, then add the onion, stirring. Turn heat down to medium and cook till the onion is transparent and caramelized at the edges. At this point, push the onion into a high pile, making lots of room in the pot. Pick up the goat pieces one at a time, placing each carefully onto the bottom of the pan. You won't have room for it all. (I hope you like to use your fingers.)
Give lots of time for each piece to caramelize well, and flip over to get the next side. Once each piece is done on at least two sides, push into a heap and continue with the rest of the meat. The absolute secret to this dish is careful browning of the meat.
|German wines go best...
When it's all done, swish out the marinating bowl with the water, and add to the pot, along with the vinegar and salt. Turn the heat back up to high, and cover. When it reaches boiling, lower to simmer, and let cook for a full two hours. Uncover, and let continue to cook and reduce. If the gravy gets too dry, add more water. About thirty minutes before serving, add the sweet red pepper.
This goat vindaloo is rich, spicy, savory and powerful. I like to think the very word, vindaloo, is a good example of onomatopoeia, because I picture people frantically running around a room, after a single bite of the stuff. Fanning their mouths, aspirating the word, vindaloooooo, to cool down the flames. When ten chilies are used, this is certainly the case. Four chilies isn't terribly hot, but I was being kind to some delicate stomachs. You can go as hot as you like.
Technically though, I think 'vindaloo' has to do with the vinegar the Catholic priests brought with them from Portugal, convinced the Indians needed to learn about bacteria killing regimes. I like the tangy taste it imparts. Some people use coconut feni (a powerful alcohol) instead, but that's not so available here on the Canadian prairies…
I served this gorgeous spicy stew with fancy basmati rice, chappatties, caramelized onion raita, sag paneer and channa masala, not to mention a few glasses of Gewertztraminer.


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Pir Mir Mahmoud Hadian is the founder of the Mir Sufi Path. He joined the Sufi Path at the age of eighteen. His Pir (Master) was a Qalandar Sufi. His Pir instructed him to move to the UK in order to experience several other Sufi Orders as a seeker while completing his academic studies.
He was given instruction not to mention that he had been chosen by his Pir as a future teacher so that he would receive the same treatment and training experience as any Western seeker, and without preferential treatment. This gave him insight into the experience of the seeker together with expe-rience of how Paths are taught in the West.
As a Pir, he does not receive any remuneration for his work
"Do not look at my outward shape,
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Pactola Pines Marina, Inc. — Store
This is an owner operated store located on the south shore of Pactola Lake adjacent to the marina.
You will find a complete selection of beverages, snacks, supplies, and clothing.
The store is famous for its Broasted Chicken, homemade cinnamon rolls, ice cream Dillys, and other freshly prepared hot food. In addition, we have Pizza. We also carry a complete selection of camping supplies, including fire wood, charcoal, and groceries.
Open from early morning to evening during the peak summer season, with limited hours before Memorial Day and after Labor Day.
|Nancy Fisher on the steps of the store
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I have a few more cards to share from last week's big Verve anniversary release, starting with this sweet one today using the new Sip and Savor. I was inspired by a local tea room and antique shop -- the historic home it's in, the beautiful, worn, creaky floors, all the lace and china everywhere, and its wonderful, warm, cozy atmosphere. I tried to capture all of that with the wood paper background (Crate Paper), lace trim and a doily, and lots of distressing. The focal point stack starts with a Verve Curvy Bookplate die-cut, then a Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two swirly piece. Behind that is a Spellbinders Labels Sixteen die-cut accented with blue pearls, and at the very back is a paper doily. Zigzag stitching, lace trim, and crinkled and dyed seam binding (from MemrieMare) complete the look.
And did you see this?
Thanks for checking in today!
Stamps: Sip and Savor (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Crate Paper Restoration dp, Melissa Frances 5th Avenue dp, Papertrey Rustic White card stock
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Ranger Tea Dye and Walnut Stain Distress inks
Accessories: Verve Curvy Bookplate Die, crinkled seam binding, Papertrey button, May Arts twine, Spellbinders Labels Sixteen and Fancy Tags Two dies, Wilton paper doily, lace trim (source unknown), sewing machine
Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"


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Long-Term Effectiveness of Adalimumab in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Observational Analysis from the Corrona Rheumatoid Arthritis Registry
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Department of Medicine, Division of Preventive And Behavioral Medicine
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Musculoskeletal Diseases | Pharmaceutical Preparations | Rheumatology | Therapeutics
INTRODUCTION: Current recommendations for the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) focus on a treat-to-target approach with the objective of maximizing long-term health-related quality-of-life in patients with RA. Published studies from randomized clinical trials have reported limited data regarding the long-term efficacy and safety of adalimumab in patients with RA. This study aims to evaluate the long-term (10+ years) persistency and effectiveness of adalimumab in patients with RA in a real-world setting.
METHODS: Included in this study were biologic-naive adults with RA initiating adalimumab during follow-up enrolled in the Corrona RA registry. More than 10 years of data on persistency of adalimumab and rheumatologist-supplied reasons for discontinuation were examined. Among patients who persisted on adalimumab over the years, clinical [e.g., clinical disease activity index scores (CDAI), physician global assessment, tender joint count, and swollen joint count] and patient-reported outcomes (PRO), such as physical function, pain, fatigue, and morning stiffness, were examined.
RESULTS: Of 1791 biologic-naive patients treated with adalimumab who had > /=1 follow-up registry visit, 64.1% were still on therapy at 1 year and 10.2% were still on therapy by the end of year 12. Among patients who persisted on adalimumab for at least 1 year (77.1% female, mean age 53.9 years), 67.0% were in low disease activity (LDA)/remission (CDAI < /=10) and had clinically meaningful improvements from baseline in all clinical assessments and PROs. Initial improvements in LDA/remission and in clinical and PRO assessments observed at year 1 were sustained in those patients who remained on adalimumab over 10 years of follow-up. Among patients who discontinued adalimumab, 61.6% were not in LDA/remission and 41.9% switched to another biologic within 12 months after discontinuing adalimumab.
CONCLUSIONS: Real-world data demonstrate a sustained effectiveness of adalimumab in the treatment of RA for patients who remained on therapy for 10 years.
FUNDING: Corrona, LLC and AbbVie.
Adalimumab, Biologic, Corrona, Real-world, Rheumatoid arthritis, Treat-to-target
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Pappas DA, Kremer JM, Griffith J, Reed GW, Salim B, Karki C, Garg V. (2017). Long-Term Effectiveness of Adalimumab in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Observational Analysis from the Corrona Rheumatoid Arthritis Registry. Open Access Articles. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40744-017-0077-z. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/oapubs/3242
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Teaching TBRI Concepts Through Books
If you have attended a TBRI ® — or Trust-Based Relational Intervention — training, you are familiar with these phrases: re-do, asking or telling, accepting no, and compromise or negotiate.
Social worker Cindy R. Lee has written several children's books using these important concepts or life scripts as the main storyline. As a therapist who works with kids who come from hard places, I find these books extremely helpful in communicating some of these important messages to young children. You can order the books on Amazon. Here are some of the titles:
"The Redo Roo"
"Baby Owl Lost Her Whoo"
"The Penguin and the Fine Looking Fish"
"Doggie Doesn't Know 'No'!"
"It's Tough to be Gentle; A Dragon's Tale"
Each of the books provides a two-page explanation of the TBRI ® concept, technique or strategy that the story is about. They also provide teaching tips for parents and colorful illustrations for the kids!
Pam Shepard | LCSW, Supervisor of Clinical Services, Holt-Sunnyridge.


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High IQ isn't worth a darn if you refuse to or are unable to acknowledge that sometimes you just might be wrong. You can be the smartest person in the world, but when you make a mistake, and out of pride or fear refuse to recognize it, all your intelligence might as well not exist.
The person I just described is rarely a particularly evil person. They are simply human. And they are found in high numbers amongst the Powers That Be, precisely because of their higher level of intelligence. This is not the same as, but neither is it incompatible with the traditional Hayekian take on the subject.
When you see something, a public policy usually, done against the dictates of common sense you can be fairly certain that there are some highly intelligent people behind it. Some of them have ulterior motives, and some of them, as I said, refuse to or are unable to acknowledge that they might be wrong. I refer to "inability" in contrast to "refusal" because perhaps it is not always happening consciously. If it was, one would tend to think that most such people would check or recuse themselves after the first few times they were disproven or humiliated.
Regardless, I would go so far as to say that these peoples' knowledge combined with their influence is a conflict of interest. And very often a liability (to the rest of us) more than an asset. Even the worst of these type of offenders may not be too smart for their own good, but they are definitely too smart for everyone else's.
I bring all this up because of internet censorship and regulation. It seems to me to be the stupidest idea ever. Clearly, evidently, provably stupid. And unlike the invasion of foreign countries where the pretext is to overthrow evil dictators and liberate millions, unlike the drug war which is ostensibly to save people from doing themselves harm, unlike carbon emission caps and alternative energy schemes which purport to have the goal in mind of saving the planet, unlike myriad other things that just shouldn't be done but at least someone out there is clever enough to figure out some humanitarian or altruistic or principled excuse for doing them, censoring and/or regulating the internet seems to have no reputable purpose at all.
To be honest with you, I have absolutely no idea what is meant by "internet censorship," that's how foreign from reality the concept really is. I mean, does it have something to do with pornography? I doubt that very much. Since when did anyone in charge, the Powers That Be, care about society's morals?
And if it isn't that (or that is little more than just one of the pretexts) are we then talking censorship of whistle blowers and alternative media perhaps? If so, I can begin to understand why some are pushing for it, but that doesn't change the fact that it is still wrong (as in there is no humanitarian or altruistic or principled excuse for it), and easily in the same category as the Fairness Doctrine and book burnings. Do not people have the right (and is it not beneficial to society?) to know what is going on if it affects them? And if it doesn't affect them, what justifiable reason is there to keep it a secret from them?
And as to regulation other than censorship, I guess I know what that means: things like taxation, invasion of privacy to fight crime (they already have the Fourth Amendment, don't they?) and government access to confidential information to fight "terror" (but then they already have the Patriot Act) or stopping internet "piracy", and maybe the creation of an internet commissar (pronounced "Commie-Czar"; appointed by the UN or the White House, either one will do) who makes up new things to do to justify the existence of his position.
As to "piracy," I have a few questions: Does protecting the "rights" of large monopolies (with publishing subsidiaries) and millionaire artists (that is not to say all artists who benefit are rich, only that the rich ones are the only ones with enough clout to make it a priority in the first place) really require railroading normal internet users who have nothing to do with "illegal" downloading or copying intellectual "property"? I realize there are others who are not large corporations and millionaire artists who could in theory have their rights violated, but more than likely it wouldn't be primarily by their peers, it would be by the same large corporations and millionaire artists who already have monopolized a niche market.
My own opinion is that intellectual property is property in the sense that the originator has the right to profit off of his own work (a text or a sound sold to a publisher or recorder), but once that work is repackaged as a sound or an image and sold to someone else, they no more own that than a baker owns a loaf of bread purchased by a hungry passerby.
Think about "illegal" downloading of music for example. In essence it is always (perhaps I should qualify that with an "almost", but that is a separate issue) someone who acquired it legally (and who thus has property rights to it) and is choosing with whom to share it. Maybe they charge a fee. Maybe they don't. Maybe they credit the original author. Maybe they don't. Understand that the enforcement of intellectual property rights as currently understood entails forcing the person who is "sharing it" to do something no one has the right to force that person to do. They are either forbidden from making money with their own property (if they acquired the music legally, which short of theft that can be quantified in real terms encompasses just about every potential acquisition), or they are forcing them to say or write something when they credit the "source" and exacting punishment for those who forget or choose not to. Whether the recipient of that (whether generous or profit-motivated) exercise of property rights is one person in a living room, 100 people in a restaurant, or a million people on the internet is completely immaterial.
When such things are "stolen" there are no more tangible negative effects than there would be if a person bought a loaf of bread and decided to break it with (or resell it to) strangers. What the anti-"piracy" lobbyists are advocating (and even implementing in some cases) could be paralleled in the real world by a group of rich and influential bakers lobbying for a law requiring every person who bought a loaf of bread to throw out that which they did not eat themselves. It is true that "illegal" downloading may lead to diminished sales for record companies and publishers and so on, but it is equally true that sharing your bread with others, rather than throwing what you don't eat away, may lead to diminished sales for bakeries. So all such laws are in fact mere subsidies to a given industry at the potential expense of everyone else.
And I still have my doubts as to whether the type of person that would "steal" (by merely having it shared with them by someone who previously legally acquired it) music is the type of person that would buy it if "stealing" wasn't an option. Clearly they prefer "free" goods (essentially gifts from others willing to accept the costs for the sake of their reputation) and a the risk of having a bad reputation to costly goods and a good reputation.
Intellectual property rights enforced (through market incentives rather than coercive action) in the same way contracts are, as Murray Rothbard mentions here, is not the problem, it is the designation of sharing legal acquisitions for no fee, or selling legal acquisitions where there is no clear contractual condition against it, as theft, that is the problem. But at a certain point not even voluntary contracts (in the extreme case of voluntary slavery this is most obvious) can trump the human will in a way that upholds fundamental rights. When that point is reached, like when enforcing violates more rights than not enforcing does, the only thing that can satisfy both parties in the contract is trust (hence, an IOU is not worth the amount of money written on it, but worth the amount of trust the lender associates with the borrower).
When a book is sold and part of the agreement for acquiring that book is agreeing not to redistribute it in certain ways (this would, in essence be a contract) how is that enforced without disregarding the inalienable will or any of the specific freedoms implied by it? The seller should generally only do business with a buyer he trusts or is worth the risk if he turns out not to be trustworthy. If he mistakenly puts his trust somewhere he shouldn't, he should accept that as a "loss," though there would be no reliable way to prove or quantify that he, his reputation, or his sales were negatively effected, so it is only guaranteed to be a potential loss. It may be that the alternative, putting contractual obligations on the buyer (to not reproduce or redistribute in ways allowed for by the "contract") would hurt reputations or sales worse than an actual violation of the contract by the buyer. But when trust is violated (not the same as committing fraud, which is more in the category of deliberately tricking someone into doing something) the seller now has the knowledge not to do business with this person and the ability to convince others to do the same, which creates a whole new array of incentives and disincentives for both he and the buyer. The latter, all other things being equal, would do best to abide by the promises he makes. In the long run it will likely be in his best interest, even if he takes a "hit" in the short term.
Another point worth making is this: If that (prevention of copyright violations) is the reason (legitimate or not) for regulating the internet (I can't think of any others that make sense from a altruistic or even a law enforcement point of view), is it really necessary to regulate the whole thing when regulating a just a small sector of it would suffice? Or maybe that is what they are trying to regulate, just that one sector, in which case the term "internet regulation" is a little disingenuous. Don't get me wrong, I think it would be stupid for even one small sector to be the focus of new regulations, because historically, once the government gets its foot in the door, it opens it all the way and barges right in and acts like it owns the place.
Don't the people lobbying for regulation, to protect their "rights" realize that some day it may come back to haunt them? Perhaps so, which may be why some companies, like Google, are opposing regulation and censorship.
Obviously, if it is the FBI's job to track down "pirates," can't they do what they've always done and get a warrant or something? Doesn't the law have enough teeth, though they be slow biters? Or does regulation somehow prevent the crimes (for the sake of the argument we'll assume "piracy" is an actual crime) in question to the point where the need for investigation and prosecution approaches the unnecessary?
Does prevention of crime even at the expense of those whom it does not affect one way or the other really fall under the purview of law enforcement? Prevention of further, imminent crime certainly does, like when a cop shoots someone who, unprovoked, pulls a gun and points it and threatens someone with it (that is a crime even without the gunman pulling the trigger). But not cops shooting people who carry guns, own guns, seem or act like they carry or own guns, but never indicate that they intend to use them to commit a crime.
The internet isn't broken. So don't fix it! To me, it follows that when someone does try to fix something that is in decent shape already, that either they have a screw loose (the theory I articulated at the beginning, and by loose screw I mean the rest of their "machine" is otherwise well maintained) or they have ulterior motives (as Hayek explained it in the link above) or both. That doesn't mean the internet can't or shouldn't be improved. But as with technology in general improvement can and must be achieved in a gradual, accountable, transparent, necessary, organic way.
The writing of this piece was brought on by my (slightly less than) recent signing of a Google petition, which included the option of "adding my voice" to my name, email address, and general location. Here's what I wrote:
"If the people want something bad enough, they will find a way. You can censor the internet, but there will always be a way around it for those keen enough on finding it. Internet regulations from on high stifle innovation, limit choice, and crush freedom. You will create a black market, just like what happened with prohibition and the drug war. Perceived problems will get worse, not better. There will be unintended consequences. To enforce, you will need to spend an excessive amount of money that simply is not there. And what little is there will come at the expense of more worthwhile endeavors. Central planning, rule by experts, is doomed to failure. There is too much data and too many variables. If enforcement is instead relegated to a network of super computers, able to process such information and combinations of data at much faster rates than a body of experts, it will lack the human touch that even central planning, though inevitably destined to fail, is capable of having. This whole scheme is folly. I would not have thought it would take a humble nobody such as myself to inform you of this. But then, the conceit of the mighty never ceases to amaze."
Also, I've been digging in Stephan Kinsella's archives from the last three years and here are some pieces I would recommend for further reading on this subject, in no particular order:
Locke on IP; Mises, Rothbard, and Rand on Creation, Production, and "Rearranging"
Wenzel on Copyright and Patent
The Non-Aggression Principle as a Limit on Action, Not on Property Rights
Rethinking IP – Stephan Kinsella – Mises Daily
My reply to Brian Doherty's post on my Death Throes of pro-IP Libertarianism article
L. Neil Smith on Anti-IP "Thieves"
Intellectual Property Imperialism
Digital Society » Blog Archive » Whoa Shelly Roche…Stealing Does Not Equal Free Speech
Replies to Neil Schulman and Neil Smith re IP
Understanding IP: An Interview with Stephan Kinsella – Jeffrey A. Tucker – Mises Daily
How Intellectual Property Hampers Capitalism (Transcript)
There are No Good Arguments for Intellectual Property
Is Intellectual Property Legitimate?
Ideas Are Free: The Case Against Intellectual Property – Stephan Kinsella – Mises Daily
IP and Aggression as Limits on Property Rights: How They Differ
Innovations that Thrive without IP
Examples of Ways Content Creators Can Profit Without Intellectual Property
The End of Intellectual Property | A forthcoming book by Stephan Kinsella
Locke, Smith, Marx and the Labor Theory of Value
Yeager and Other Letters Re Liberty article "Libertarianism and Intellectual Property"


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In this exhibition, we are thrilled to present a selection of new works on paper by the inimitable Neal Fox, co-founder of London art collective Le Gun. Hierarchies are reversed in a show that embodies the spirit of the Ancient Roman festival Saturnalia: slaves became rulers, sitting at banquet tables, exempt from punishment on festival days. The carnivalesque atmosphere of the feast of fools, brimming with libations, gambling and debauchery, of liberation through absurdity and chaos, becomes formal and symbolic material for Fox's psychedelic and transgressive drawings. Citing a range of influences from cartoonist Robert Crumb to painter Hieronymus Bosch to novelist William S. Burroughs, anachronisms become a signifying feature of the artist's work.
Drawing upon motifs from the collective unconscious, and with a cast of pop culture figures ranging from Hunter S. Thompson to Ziggy Stardust, Fox employs his iconoclastic touch and unravels – with great humour – the grotesque in a world turned upside down.


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Morning news anchor, Zoraida Sambolin, challenged me to create a romantic picnic in the park for two featuring bison. Having never even tasted bison, I was definitely feeling the challenge. But, I soon discovered that not only did I like the taste of bison, I was able to incorporate it into a great dish perfect for a picnic. I wanted to create a menu that could be prepared ahead so you can relax and enjoy the picnic with very little food preparation. So, all four of these can be made early in the day or the night before.
Bison Roll Ups
2 servings
1 Bison Strip Steak (14 oz - 16 oz size)
2 tbl Worchestershire Sauce
2 tbl Shallots, minced
2 tbl Dijon Mustard
1 Garlic Clove, minced
2 tbl Olive Oil (plus an additional tablespoon for cooking)
1 tbl Balsamic Vinegar
5 oz pkg Baby Greens
1/2 cu Roasted Red Peppers, cut in long thin strips
Dijon Mustard for garnish
Select a steak that is at least 1 1/2" thick with as little marbling as possible. Place the steak on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut thin slices lengthwise down the entire length of the steak (yielding slices roughly 1 1/2" wide x 4-5 long"). Try to cut as many full pieces a possible. Cut any remaining bits of steak away from the fat. Discard fat and set aside the strips of meat.
In medium sized bowl, whisk together Worshestershire sauce, shallots, mustard, garlic, olive oil and vinegar. Toss meat in marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour and then remove and let it rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over high heat in a large skillet. Carefully lay bison strips into skillet and sear for about 15 seconds per side and then remove to a paper towel. Work in small batches so you don't overcook the meat.
Gather together 4-5 stemmed pieces of greens and a strip of red pepper. Take a strip of bison and wrap it around the stem end of the greens. Place the roll up seam side down on a paper towel. Repeat with remaining strips of meat. With small pieces, you can combine two and overlap them as you wrap. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
For presentation, place roll ups in a row on a serving platter and garnish the meat with a dot of Dijon mustard.
Cucumber Soup with Carrot Swirl
makes 4 cups
2 cu Greek Yogurt
2 tbl Heavy Cream
2 Seedless Cucumbers, peeled and cut into chunks
3 green onions, trimmed and roughly chopped
1 Jalapeño, seeded and roughly chopped
2 tbl Fresh Oregano, roughly chopped
1 tbl Fresh Dill
2 Garlic Cloves, smashed
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
Carrot Puree Swirl
1 lg Carrot, peeled and diced
1 tbl Olive Oil
1 tbl Rice Wine Vinegar
2 tbl Sour Cream
1/4 cu Chopped Chives
a few sprigs of Fresh Dill
Put yogurt and heavy cream in a blender at high speed. Open feed tube on top of blender and gradually add remaining ingredients. If you don't have a feed tube on your blender, place all ingredients in the blender at one time, cover and blend until smooth. Cover soup and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Meanwhile place carrots in a small pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes until carrots are tender. Remove from heat and drain. Allow carrots to cool and then place them and the remaining ingredients in a blender or small food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a sealable bag and refrigerate.
To server, pour soup into chilled bowls. Cut a small hole in the corner of the disposable bag and swirl the mixture into each bowl. Garnish with chopped chives and fresh dill.
Blackberry Tart
makes four 5" tarts
2 containers of Fresh Blackberries, washed and air-dried
1 1/4 cu Flour
1/3 cu Granulated Sugar
1 tbl Orange Juice
1 tsp Orange Zest
1/2 cu Butter, cubed
1/2 tsp Salt
6 oz Mascarpone Cheese
1/4 cu Caramel Sauce (below)
1/2 cu Raspberry Preserves
Powdered Sugar for garnish (Optional)
four 5" tart pans with removable bottoms
Preheat oven to 425F.
Place flour, sugar, orange juice and zest in a food processor and pulse until well incorporated. Add butter and pulse until mixture comes together to form a crumbly dough. Transfer to a lightly floured board and shape the dough in to a ball. Divide into four equal portions and press each into the bottom and sides of each tart pan. Poke the bottom multiple times with a fork and place tarts shells in the freezer for 20 minutes. Remove from freezer and bake on a cookie sheet for 15 minutes or until golden brown. If shells have puffed up too much, use the bottom of a glass to gently press shells down. Allow shells to cool and refrigerate for an hour.
Meanwhile, mix together mascarpone cheese and caramel sauce. Once tart shells have cooled, divide filling into four portions and spread on the bottom of each shell. Divide blackberries into four portions and place them close together, standing up, on top of the filling.
Heat raspberry preserves in a small saucepan just until it starts to bubble. Remove from heat and strain. Brush the strained liquid over blackberries. Place tarts in the refrigerator for at least an hour. To serve, dust tarts with a bit of powdered sugar.
White Bean and Corn Salad
15 oz can Whole Kernal Corn (or two fresh ears of corn grilled and then kernels removed)
1 15 oz can White Cannellini Beans
2 Green Onions, chopped, green parts included
2 tbl Red Onion, chopped
3/4 cu Grape Tomatoes, sliced in half
2 tbl Fresh Basil, chopped
2 tbl Fresh Oregano, chopped
1 tbl Fresh Cilantro, chopped
1 clove Garlic, smashed and minced
1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
2 tsp Fresh Lime Juice
2 tbl Apple Cider Vinegar
1 1/2 tbl Olive Oil
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
Whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, lime juice and oil until it emulsifies. Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl and pour dressing on top. Toss well and serve.
Caramel Sauce
1 1/2 cu Granulated Sugar
1/4 cu Water
1 1/4 cu Heavy Cream
Place sugar and in a large saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over medium high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Once the mixture reaches boil, stop stirring and let mixture cook until it reaches an amber color, about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to let the mixture burn.
Remove pot from heat. THIS MIXTURE IS VERY HOT AND IT'S IMPORTANT TO BE CAREFUL WITH THIS NEXT STEP! Pour cream around the edge of the pan while stirring mixture with a long wooden spoon. The mixture will bubble up to over three times its volume and steam will rise. Be prepared for this and keep you hands away from being directly over the pot. Continue stirring until bubbles subside. Return pot to a very low simmer and stir until mixture is smooth.
Remove from heat and pour sauce into a heat proof container and allow to cool. If you have undissolved bits in your mixture, you can stain it into the container if you like. Pour 1/2 cup of the sauce into a separate container. Cover the remainder and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least two hours.
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Bison Joins A Summer Picnic With Tasty Results
Taking on a challenge, Wayne creates a romantic three-course picnic for two with bison meat as the key ingredient
Morning news anchor, Zoraida Sambolin, challenged me to create a romantic picnic in the park for two featuring bison. Having never even tasted bison, I was definitely feeling the challenge. But, I soon discovered that not only did I like the taste of bison, I was able to incorporate it into a great dish perfect for a picnic. I wanted to create a menu that could be prepared ahead so you can relax and enjoy the picnic with very little food preparation. So, all four of these can be made early in the day or the night before.


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Development of AF Scenarios and Critique of AF COAs: The Analysis of Existing Scenarios. Phase I
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- Defence R&D Canada - Valcartier, Valcartier QUE (CAN);Top Aces Consulting Inc, Pointe-Claire Qc (CAN)
- Abstract
- The purpose of the Course of Action (COA) and Recognized Air Picture (RAP) research project is to advance development of decision support computer-based tools to assist operational level commanders throughout the life cycle of a COA. As such, these tools will have to support the Canadian Forces operational planning process (CFOPP) in situation analysis, elaboration of different COAs, selection of the most appropriate one for planning, as well as the conduct of the subsequent operation. Given that, at the execution stage, the RAP is the medium to monitor the situation and develop an understanding of what is taking place in the field, then, a decision support system relative to the dynamic compilation and the dynamic exploitation of the RAP is also required. To effectively investigate both COA and RAP decision support tools, a military scenario must be complex enough to justify the use of decision support systems for the compilation of the RAP as well as to challenge the exploitation of this RAP for mission planning purposes.
- Keywords
- RAP (Recognized Air Picture)
- Report Number
- DRDC-VALCARTIER-CR-2005-400 — Contractor Report
- Date of publication
- 26 Oct 2005
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While few Americans regard the environment as the nation's foremost challenge, most say it should be a priority, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. And more than half say global warming is caused by human behavior, the highest level ever recorded by the national poll.
Economic issues continue to top the list of most important problems, and only 1 percent of those surveyed last week offered the environment as a top concern for the country. Other concerns, ahead of the environment, were foreign policy, poverty, education, immigration and politics.
Still, nearly half of the public said global warming was having an impact now. One-quarter said they doubted it would have a serious impact at all, and about three in 10 expected its consequences to show up in the future.
Even at the risk of limiting economic growth, 58 percent said protecting the environment should be a priority. "Economic growth is important, but if we don't take care of the environment, we won't be here to enjoy it," Bernice Schneiderman, 66, a retired teacher from Studio City, Calif., said in a follow-up interview.
Economic growth was more important to 37 percent of those surveyed, including Steven Swoboda, 36, from Victorville, Calif. "Because our economy is so bad," he said, "we need to focus on it and on jobs and not worry so much about global warming."
Fifty-four percent said the warming was caused by human behavior. "Man has ruined the earth," said Laura Fort, 27, from Lexington Park, Md. "We need renewable energy that won't hurt the environment."
By contrast, 31 percent considered warming to be a natural phenomenon, and 10 percent did not accept the idea that global warming existed at all.
On the Cusp of Climate Change
Animal and plant species around the world may be threatened by warmer global temperatures.
Fifty-seven percent of those surveyed said they did not think global warming would cause any harm to them personally. But 42 percent saw it as an imminent threat.
"When I was little, we were taught to reduce and recycle but I thought, 'Oh, I'm not going to be around,' " said Lauri Tupper, of Salisbury, N.Y. "But now that I have a daughter, it's scary knowing that what is going on right now could become worse."
A 31-year-old Democrat, Ms. Tupper said, "I get called a tree-hugging hippie all the time."
Partisan and generational divides were reflected throughout the survey. About half of Republicans considered the economy more important than the environment, while nearly two-thirds of Democrats said the environment should take priority.
While 18 percent of Republicans did not think global warming was real, only 3 percent of Democrats agreed. Sixty-one percent of Democrats said global warming was causing an impact now, compared with only 26 percent of Republicans.
More than seven in 10 of those 65 and older expected to see no impact from global warming in their lifetimes, but many younger people did, including 50 percent of those under 30. The nationwide telephone poll was conducted using landlines and cellphones Sept. 10-14 with 1,000 adults. The margin of sampling error is plus or minus three percentage points. The complete methodology and survey results are at nytimes.com/polls.


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The Suffolk Heritage Coast provides a host of activities and Croft Farm is perfectly located within easy striking distance of the many popular local resorts. The towns of Aldeburgh, Orford, Southwold, Thorpeness and Woodbridge are all along the coast, each retaining their own individual character and charm. For more information and ideas on things to do and places to visit, go to the The Suffolk Coast Website
Walking and birdwatching are very popular with the renowned bird reserve at Minsmere, a country park at Kessingland near Lowestoft and an Equestrian Centre at Poplar Park, Hollesley, near Woodbridge. For golfers there are a variety of courses within a 20 mile radius including some of East Anglia's finest at Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Woodbridge.
Cycling is becoming increasingly popular, with a perfect location here allowing extensive use of quiet country lanes and easy access to Rendlesham and Tunstall Forests which have great single track trails to explore. Cycle hire specialists, Avocet Sports are on the doorstep for a range of hire options and guided ride packages.
There is an excellent local sports centre at Leiston with squash courts, gym and a heated indoor pool, whilst other local attractions include the bike tracks in Tunstall Forest and the famous Thorpeness Mere boating lake. Further away, but still within easy reach, are the busier towns of Woodbridge and Ipswich.


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Officers were called to Kilsyth's Market Street on Saturday after ambulance personnel were the victims of an alleged assault.
Police have confirmed that they were called to the scene at 3.20pm, amidst claims that paramedics were attacked.
When officers appeared the man is alleged to have resisted arrest. The man was taken into custody. He was expected to have appeared at Airdrie Sheriff Court at time of going to press.
Meanwhile, police have confirmed that a 22 -year-old and 26-year old male were arrested in Parkfoot Street on Thursday at 7.15pm.
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Microbrew entrepreneur Mark Sellers is bringing his trendy HopCat brand to Detroit this summer, with plans to open a 130-tap beer bar, Michigan's largest, on the site of the former Agave restaurant at 4265 Woodward Ave. in Midtown.
Hopcat Detroit, with an investment of $3.3 million, will include an outdoor beer garden and live music on the second floor. It will employ 120 people.
The new venture adds another spark to an arts, dining and entertainment strip that includes the Majestic Cafe, Union Street and the Whitney restaurants, with TechTown and Wayne State University and MOCAD (Museum of Contemporary Art), nearby.
Sellers hopes to turn on the taps at HopCat Detroit by August. There are some zoning board actions still ahead, but Midtown Detroit, a nonprofit group that used a grant from the state to buy and protect the property, has already done advance work on brownfield tax credits and other steps to pave the way.
"I've spent a lot of time in Detroit over the years. I've always been a Tigers and Lions fan, and what's going on in the city is really exciting. The new M-1 Rail line will have a stop right near us," Sellers said. He also researched other possible sites with Bedrock, the real estate affiliate of Quicken Loans, headed by chairman Dan Gilbert, one of the major investors in the M1 Rail.
Perhaps even more important than the new business, HopCat brings the inventive Sellers to town. If what Detroit needs is a few more Dan Gilberts, people with bold ideas and the savvy to pull them off, Sellers is definitely one to engage.
"He's already got a really powerful brand in the state with HopCat," said Sue Mosey, president of Midtown Detroit, which had tucked away the property in the state's land bank until a suitable developer came along.
Mosey's group even hatched a plan and started to raise money for a ground-floor restaurant and four studio apartments upstairs. But when Sellers and HopCat came along, about six months ago, she saw a perfect fit.
A brewing virtuoso
A Grand Rapids native and Michigan State dropout, Sellers, now 45, taught himself as a young man to play piano well enough to get into Boston's Berklee School of Music. He dropped out from there, too, bounced around with some rock bands out west, then became enthralled with the writings of Ayn Rand and the wisdom of Warren Buffett and set out to be a serious capitalist.
He re-enrolled at MSU and earned an accounting degree, then an MBA from Northwestern. He worked for a couple of financial firms in Chicago, started his own hedge fund in 2005 and parlayed $12 million into $300 million before the markets collapsed ahead of the 2008-09 recession. It wiped out half his gains in three months.
He and his wife moved back to Grand Rapids. Mark was semi-retired and had enough money left to take an old building downtown and turn it into a bar for himself, a place where he and his friends would want to hang out. He called it HopCat. The emphasis was on craft beers — no Bud, no Miller, no Coors. Smoking wasn't allowed, two years before state law banned it in bars.
HopCat took off, winning accolades such as "No. 1 Brewpub in the U.S." by RateBeer.com, and "No. 3 Beer bar on Planet Earth" by Beer Advocate magazine. Grand Rapids, aided by an online voting blitz from HopCat patrons, tied Asheville, N.C., for the title of Beer City USA in 2012.
'Like coming home'
In the meantime, Sellers, under the name Barfly Ventures, took other old downtown Grand Rapids buildings and turned them into Stella's Lounge, the adjacent Viceroy speakeasy and a live indie rock music joint called Pyramid scheme. He also opened Michigan's first all-organic brewery, Grand Rapids Brewing.
Last year, he opened a second HopCat in East Lansing, and now he's chosen Detroit for the biggest HopCat yet, an 11,000-square-foot building vacant since Agave closed in 2006. Of the 130 taps, about half will be craft beers from Michigan, the rest beers from around the world.
"I grew up in Grand Rapids. East Lansing felt like coming home, since I want to school there. Detroit kind of feels that way, too," Sellers said.
He and HopCat are being courted to invest in many other cities in the Midwest, and he's raising money for further ventures to expand the brand — but not with cookie-cutter places that are all alike. "We do like college areas," he said, "both as a source of customers and a natural base of employees, servers and bartenders."
So, in future, don't be surprised if the HopCat name shows up in places like Chicago, Ann Arbor, Columbus, Ohio.
But for now, "we are laser-focused on the Detroit project," Sellers said. "I'm going to gain 20 pounds spending time there, with barbecue from Slows to Go just around the block."


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Download the 2018 SJB Annual Report here.
Dear Friends and Supporters of St. John the Baptist School:
The 2017-18 School year was St. John the Baptist School's 129th year. I am humbled to complete my second year of service to this outstanding faith community. In 1888, forty years after the inception of the parish, the congregation raised $3500 to build a four-room school house in which to teach their children in a Catholic environment. We celebrate this commitment by continuing the tradition of advancing our children's faith, academic prowess and sense of community. This year's annual report shares our story and the successes of our students and teachers with the community and all who support our school.
At a time when many of our Catholic schools in the Midwest are struggling to maintain enrollment, St. John the Baptist School is proud to be one of 12 schools of the Diocese's 54 to boast a growth in enrollment. Next year, we project increased student enrollment, quite possibly reaching over 300 students. Our membership in GRACE, Green Bay Area Catholic Education, helps us to continue to focus on growth, academic rigor, and building this excellent school for our children.
Catholic identity is central to our mission. Reflected in the Faith Report are many notable achievements in that area. The results of the ACRE test (a test administered by the National Catholic Education Association which measures knowledge of faith) show our students outpace national data by at least eleven percentage points in all areas. Students also had many experiences of the faith. Some of the most notable were: hosting a nationally syndicated Relevant Radio show and a number of celebrations in the liturgical life of the Church.
According to our entrance survey, we find that two most important reasons families choose St. John the Baptist School are the emphasis on our Catholic faith and our upholding high moral standards. However, the reason many families choose to stay at St. John the Baptist School is our outstanding academics. In all academic areas, our school boasted achievement that significantly outpaced national and regional trends with many students scoring in the top ten percent of their age group.
One of the great benefits of choosing our school is the closeness and welcoming attitude we have within our community. "Family" is always one of the first words students and parents use to describe our school and parish. Many successes are highlighted in this report, as well. Please, join me in celebrating a great academic year and continue to pray for the continued strength of our school.
In Christ,
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Monty Python were wise to enlist astrophysicist Stephen Hawking to help them with their recent reunion shows in London. The segment, in which Hawking literally runs over fellow English scientist Brian Cox and sings the Galaxy Song from 1983's Monty Python and The Meaning of Life was so popular that they released it as a standalone single. It's kind of like an episode of Cosmos, except older, British, and so very very silly.
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"Media violence is made to attract and entertain people": Responses to Media Literacy Lessons on the Effects of and Institutional Motives behind Media Violence
This study investigated the following research question: How do sixth-graders respond to a media literacy lesson that was designed to, among other goals, introduce the concept of the presence of commercial interest in media production, particularly regarding the prevalence of media violence? Forty-seven responses were analyzed thematically using constant comparison. Students' responses illustrate their critical thinking and understanding about producers' intent in including violence in media, although recognizing the commercial interest behind media violence still seems to be a challenge. Findings also suggest the task of striking a balance between instilling critical thinking skills and acknowledging children's personal media experiences.
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Sekarasih, Laras; Walsh, Kimberly R.; and Scharrer, Erica
""Media violence is made to attract and entertain people": Responses to Media Literacy Lessons on the Effects of and Institutional Motives behind Media Violence,"
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By Taryn Kuczynski, April 2016
Finding the balance between your schoolwork and your career can be challenging and overwhelming at times. I find that achieving one goal at a time works best for me. I like to celebrate the small victories and I notice that the nerves calm down with each check off of the list, whether it is schoolwork or a workplace obligation. This is always a very individualized process in my opinion; however, these are 7 tips to find the balance between school and work that do the trick for me.
- 1. On Sunday or Monday, set your schedule for the week to get yourself organized.
Plan your time based on deadlines for that week and do not forget to allow for your personal time to include family and personal breaks.
- 2. Reward yourself and celebrate your week of success.
Take an extra hour for yourself, go shopping, or do whatever you would like to reward yourself.
- 3. Find your support system.
Mine happens to be my husband. He and I have a great team effort of juggling all of our responsibilities. We share our family calendar on our devices to help keep track of deadlines for our school and work schedules. This lets each of us know when the other needs to pick up the majority of household duties or watching the kids, so that the other can get their work done and stay focused.
- 4. Try your best to handle one issue at a time.
One thing that I have to remind myself of often is to focus on what I have to do and to get it completed now. If you are busy worrying about what you need from the store or if your partner picked up the kids, you aren't focused on the task at hand and your schedule will run behind. Try not to focus on missing out with family when at work or doing a school project, because you won't be focused on getting your work done and it will actually take more of your personal time away from you. The same goes for your personal time. Try your best not to think about the deadlines and instead enjoy that time with your friends and family.
- 5. Don't focus on perfection with your grades.
This is something my husband has to constantly remind me of. I put way too much stress on myself to get straight A's, which is stress nobody needs if you already have a lot on your plate.
- 6. Learn to say 'no'
I know it will work for some of you and I hear that it is a great thing to know how to do. I am a volunteer on two Cybersecurity projects, a mom of two, employed, and a full time student (13 hours this semester). Your responsibilities at work, school, and home will be enough of a challenge. So try not to be like me and take on too much at a time. But if you do, remind yourself that this time crunch is only temporary!
- 7. Finally, remember that nobody is perfect.
You can't do it all flawlessly, but you can give it your best effort. Most importantly, take care of yourself emotionally and physically. Eat right, exercise, and get a good amount of sleep. If you don't take time for yourself and take care of yourself, you can run yourself down to a point where nothing gets done.
About the Author
Taryn Kuczynski is a senior (full time online student) at the School of Business and Justice Studies. She is a 33-year-old mother of two that had some speed bumps in her studies plan, but never gave up and is so close to the finish line. She is happily married to her best friend who is a Master's in Cybersecurity student at Utica. She loves to hang out with her family, work on cyber studies projects with her husband and his employers, plays tennis, loves to cook and enjoys photo editing. She has two labradoodles and a Bengal/ tabby mix that are her little babies too! After completing her Bachelor's Degree, she plans on working full time while continuing her education through the Master's program at Utica College.


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Continuing with the Logitech Prodigy series of devices, they have also sent over a keyboard to get our opinion on. Again, the idea behind the Prodigy series is to allow customers to get the majority of the features found in other top-tier offerings, yet at the same time, being much more affordable than those products. This allows Logitech to build their user base, as well as putting their devices in many more customers' hands so that they will appreciate what Logitech is doing, and hopefully upgrade down the line to more Logitech devices. Since it is possible to test most everything Logitech has to offer in such devices, get accustomed to, and learn to appreciate what it is that they offer, it only makes sense that one would step up when it does come time to change devices.
In this instance, Logitech is offering a lightweight, full-featured keyboard, with things like a built-in wrist rest, dedicated multimedia keys, RGB backlighting, customization via the Logitech gaming software, and even spill resistance. A major part of any keyboard design comes down to the type of switches used, and Logitech has opted to go the route of hybrid switches. This is made to make using the keyboard up to four times faster than a conventional rubber dome solution via mechanical top halves of the switches. The key caps only travel 4mm, much like a mechanical switch keyboard, but this has also been engineered to require 50g of activation force to have the rubber pad inside contact the traces to enable the keys being pressed.
It is easy to ascertain with what has just been presented that the Logitech G213 Prodigy RGB gaming keyboard does not boast the features of the best of the best keyboards out there. However, the feature set is rich, you get all of the conveniences of the more expensive offerings, and the product is cleanly designed. All of this is obtained, plus the ability to match a theme to any of the 16.8 million color options out there today, and can even be made to match lighting effects of other Logitech devices as well. From what we have gathered thus far, the Logitech G213 Prodigy is a robust design and is more than capable of handling anything you can throw at it and is why we suggest you take the time to see what the other side of the Prodigy series is all about.
The chart, which was copied from the Logitech website, offers just about everything one would need to know before making an educated decision on whether to buy it or not. There is the 920-008083 part number, but we will stick to calling it the G213 Prodigy RGB, and we also see that it is backed by a two-year warranty. It is designed to work with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and Windows 10 without issue, but it requires a spare USB port and an internet connection to obtain the software to customize its functionality. Inside of the box, you should find a keyboard and some user documentation.
On a technical level, Logitech first addresses the spill resistant ability of this keyboard. It is here that we see the testing was done with only 60ml of liquid, which is slightly more than two ounces, or a little more than a shot of liquor. We would also assume they are using a clean liquid for testing, as anything with sugar will inevitably gum up the works. The connection type at the end of the cable is USB 2.0, and the G213 can use the full speed that USB 2.0 offers. There are RGB LEDs, there is no screen, and the cable which connects this keyboard is six foot in length. Physically, the G213 Prodigy RGB is 218mm from the front to the back, 452mm from side to side, 33mm in height without the feet extended, and weighs in at just 1000 grams.
At this moments, it does not seem to matter which of the big name shops you buy from, as they all list the G213 Prodigy RGB at the same price. Whether looking to Fry's to grab and go, or Amazon or Newegg to order and wait, the cost is set at $69.99. Compared to many other hybrid switch offerings, this is inexpensive, and with the fact that mechanical keyboards that are similarly equipped will most likely take you well beyond $100, we find the G213 to be reasonably priced and affordable to the masses. With such a minimal investment required, a keyboard such as this can easily find its way onto the desks of many users, without having to beg, borrow, or steal to get one of your very own.
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Welcome back to the Disneyland 101 Series. This series has been aimed at helping you plan your very first Disneyland vacation. Today, we are going to talk about things that make your Disneyland trip easier, more magical, and are just good to know. You can find all of the Disneyland 101 series posts by CLICKING HERE.
Disneyland 101: Fastpass and Parent Swap
If you are new to Disney vacations, you may be thinking what are fastpasses? How do I get those buttons? We are here to help.
Parent Swap/Child Swap
UPDATE: During our March 2014 visit we verified Rider Switch Passes are now good for 3 people to get back on the ride.
Combining Parent Swap and Fastpass
Have 2 people use fastpasses for Thunder Mountain and obtain a parent swap. When they get off, the other two riders will use the (1) parent swap to access Thunder Mountain's fastpass lane.
Repeat this same system at Indiana Jones.
UPDATE: During our March 2014 visit we verified Rider Switch Passes are now good for 3 people to get back on the ride.
Fastpass for World of Color
UPDATE: Fantasmic now has a similar fastpass system.
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- You can go to any Quick/Counter Service restaurant and get free ice water(s).
- Photopass Photographers will take a picture with your camera if you ask them.
- If there are two lines open, generally the line on the right moves faster.
- Fantasyland is least busy first thing in the morning, or right after they area is reopened after the fireworks.
- Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Critter Country all have short waits in the time leading up to the first showing of Fantasmic until after the fireworks. The lines stay low until after the second showing of Fantasmic in most cases.
- Tomorrowland is slow leading up to the fireworks and through the firework show
- If you ever see a wait for Star Tours that is less than 15 minutes- GO! Go NOW!
- Take full advantage of Magic Morning if you have it. Be there 30 minutes before Magic Morning starts.
- They let people into the parks before opening. Usually about 30 minutes before opening. You can walk Main Street or Buena Vista Street during this time.
- Characters give autographs and pose for pictures. If an autograph book is not your thing, check out our list of 10 alternatives to autograph books HERE.
- You can find characters throughout the parks, but the best place to meet the Princesses is at the Princess Fantasy Faire. The best place to meet Mickey is in his house. Minnie is also in her house a lot. The "Fab Five" (Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, and Donald) are most commonly found in Toon Town.
Don't forget that if you are traveling one of our best tips is to rent a stroller and/or other baby items from our sponsor City Stroller Rentals. You can get a quote from them by clicking HERE. Jewel is very helpful, and her strollers are AMAZING! Be sure to let her know Love Our Disney referred you.
I hope this post was super helpful to all of those planning their first Disenyland, and maybe first Disney, vacation. Next up we will go over different dining options for Disneyland Resort.A special thanks to Dawn from I Am A Disney Nerd, and Aunesty from Temporary Tourist for the fastpass photos.


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