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Marie's Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Marie Thomas
Ingredients9 h 40 m servings 540
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- Season the roast with salt and pepper to taste. Brown on all sides in a large skillet over high heat, about 4 minutes per side.
- Place the roast in the slow cooker and add the soup mix, water, carrots, onion, potatoes, and celery.
- Cover and cook on Low setting for 8 to 10 hours.
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- Try using a Reynolds® slow cooker liner in your slow cooker for easier cleanup.
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Per Serving: 540 calories; 30.6 18.2 45.7 147 272 Full nutrition
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This is the first thing I cooked in my new crockpot. Taking other reviewers' advice, I browned a 3.66 lb. boneless chuck roast in a little olive oil after rubbing low sodium Montreal Steak Seas...
I followed the recipe exactly and was a bit disappointed. I had high hopes starting out but the end result was rather bland. Don't get me wrong, the meat was nice and tender, the veggies yummy (...
This is the first thing I cooked in my new crockpot. Taking other reviewers' advice, I browned a 3.66 lb. boneless chuck roast in a little olive oil after rubbing low sodium Montreal Steak Seas...
Don't make the mistake I did at first. The roast I was cooking was only 2 pounds so I thought, "Half the weight means half the cooking time." After only 4 hours of cooking in the crock pot, th...
I loosely followed this recipe, and chose it because I wanted an alternative to the standard cream of mushroom soup (I don't mind it too much, but I'm not the biggest fan). I had just over two p...
It would be very helpful and courteous to review a recipe made EXACTLY the way it is written. It is not beneficial at all to read how you rated your own recipes using another person's name. Mari...
THIS IS AWESOME. Boyfriend and I couldn't believe it! I modified the recipe based on other people's comments. Everyone was saying to add Montreal Steak Seasoning, which I didn't have. So I lo...
I have cooked a lot of roast in my day and this is the ONLY time it has come out perfect! I didn't add any vegetables with it except for cutting an onion in half and setting it on top of the ro...
Used CHUCK roast-important! Quartered red potatos and put in crockpot with baby carrots. Boiled 1 cup water with 2 beef bullion cubes in microwave. Sprinkled most of the dry onion soup over vege...
why do people take a recipe and turn it into another totally differtn recipe using it as a review? Just create a new recipe.
This was fabulous. I took a few reviewers advice and soaked the roast in red wine vinegar over night. I made a rub with pepper, salt, lemon pepper and freshly minced garlic and then browned the ...


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How to Socialize Like the Rich and Famous in 12 Easy Steps
Everyone has to learn how to socialize. No man is an island, the saying goes. We human beings all need someone to talk to and interact with. We have to know how to socialize. To become a sociable person, one must be naturally friendly. However, not all of us are born with this trait. The good thing is, we can practice and learn to be sociable and join the in-crowd.
The following are some guidelines and steps on how to
1. Be natural in your actions. The worst type of person that people dislike are the phonies. Do not be afraid to show the true you. Your opinions and ideas are as good as those of anyone else. Do not pretend to be someone you are not. Someone could blow your cover, which would be very humiliating. Be yourself.
2. Have a good sense of humor. The world has a lot of problems, which is why people would generally appreciate it if you could make them laugh once in a while. Remember, laughter is the best medicine. Who knows you might be instrumental in healing someone. Maybe you should take the career of a stand up comedian (though even such professionals have their serious moments as well.)
3. Listen. Listening always marks the beginning of understanding and also the beginning of friendship. Sincerely listen to what the other person is saying and pick up the thread from there. Anyone can detect someone who is not really listening.
4. Always use an open-ended sentence or comment. This will give the other person a chance to share his ideas. It is also a help for those who are having difficulty joining the conversation.
5. Be sensitive to the feelings of others. There are some topics that may offend other people in the group. Take the smart route in shifting topics. It is wise to think first before we open our mouth. In case we have accidentally hurt the feelings of another person, always be quick to apologize.
6. Avoid being prejudiced. The usual problem is that we are prejudiced about the age of other people. Include the elderly and much younger people in your list of friends or your social group. The older people have the rich experience and knowledge about various things in this world that could help you later in your career or in your life.
7. Smile often. A smile is contagious and if you mix a friendly hello with it, you are sure to win a friend.
8. Think positive, even if not everyone is as serious as you are in making friends and acquaintances. If you meet with rejection, move on - the world has lots of friendly people.
9. Avoid the frequent use of the word I. Once you hear the word I coming from you too often, be quick to shift the topic to the other person. That would show your genuine interest in others.
10. Be confident. Know and accept who you are. Value yourself and in the process you will earn respect from other people.
11. Get out. Take the first step to meet other people. Attend gatherings or social functions. There you will meet people from all walks of life. Do not be confined in your small circle. Take advantage of the variety of people you could possibly meet. In that way, you can practice sharing and exchanging knowledge.
12. Keep abreast with current events. Having nothing to talk about is the worst thing that can happen to you in a group or during a conversation. So keep yourself updated, it will always come in handy.
Charisma, they say, is something you are born with. But there is hope for those who are not gifted with natural charisma. Practice and sincerity are the keys to mastering socialization. Knowing how to socialize would make initial difficulty in socializing a thing of the past but before long you'll be having as much fun as the rich and famous.

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In the south, it's traditional to eat black eyed peas and greens on New Year's Day for good health, prosperity, and luck in the new year. This Instant Pot Black Eyed Pea Soup is an easy way to cook this hearty, cheap, and nutritious soup with dried black eyed peas in half the usual time! And it's a great way to use up any leftover ham (or a ham bone) you have from the holidays.
Packed with healthy pulses, tons of veggies, and smoky flavor, this soup will warm you to the core on cold days. And since it's freezable and makes a TON, you can easily store the leftovers for the next time you need a quick, warm meal on a busy weeknight. It's gluten- and dairy-free, too!
I love the traditions surrounding New Years. A while ago, I posted a recipe for Vasilopita, a traditional sweet Greek bread with a coin hidden inside (whomever gets the coin in their slice gets good luck in the new year). And in fact, I've even heard that some people add a coin to this soup with the same intention. By the way, I do not condone this- it would be so hard to find in a soup. So dangerous for your teeth!
This tradition of black eyed peas is African in origin. When served with rice, the dish is known as a "Hoppin' John." The greens (traditionally collard, but I used kale) are green and therefore represent wealth. Sometimes, the peas are served with cornbread, which is golden in color and therefore also represents wealth.
Wealth aside, I love the healthy, nutritious focus on this soup. The black eyed peas are super high in fiber (and, interestingly, using dried peas results in more fiber than canned). We all know greens are good for you- kale and collards both have a ton of health benefits. But because collards need to cook for a longer period of time, they often lose some of their nutrients in the cooking process. I used kale because it requires very little time to cook in the soup.
This soup is packed with a delicious smoky flavor, both from the ham and from the smoked paprika. If you are making a vegetarian/vegan version of this recipe by omitting the ham, I recommend adding more smoked paprika to get that awesome flavor. See notes in recipe below for more about this.
I also made sure to use fire roasted diced tomatoes. I almost always use them in whatever recipe I'm making that calls for canned tomatoes. The fire roasting gives them a smoky, deep flavor.
If you got an Instant Pot for the holidays and can't wait to try it out, this is a great beginner's recipe! And if you don't have a pressure cooker, I highly recommend it. It makes healthy cooking so fast and easy. As compared to a slow cooker, I like that the Instant Pot has a sauté feature (which makes browning meat and softening veggies a cinch). It also makes food taste a bit better in my opinion than a slow cooker. There is a bit of a learning curve to it, but once you get in the swing of things, it's a wonderful piece of kitchen equipment for the busy cook.
Speaking of the new year, I'm going to be doing a "Mediterranean Diet" theme on the blog for the month of January! Like many of you, I always like to focus on health in the new year. I love Mediterranean food in general for its taste, but I'll be focusing mostly on its emphasis on fresh fruits and veggies, legumes, whole grains, lean protein and fish, and healthy fats. If you have any suggestions for a recipe you'd like to see, please leave it in the comments below or shoot me an email!
Here's the recipe for this super easy Instant Pot Black Eyed Pea Soup. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Instant Pot Black Eyed Pea Soup
Recommended Equipment
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 rib celery diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1.5 cups ham cubed, or leftover ham bone or hock (see notes)
- 1 lb. dried black eyed peas soaked overnight in water, rinsed, and drained
- 6 cups chicken stock/broth or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (from about 2 sprigs)
- 15 oz. canned fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 cups roughly chopped kale or collard greens, packed
- kosher to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Turn your Instant Pot/pressure cooker to the "sauté" setting.
- Sauté the onion, celery, and carrots in the olive oil (1 tablespoon) for 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the minced garlic (1 clove) and cubed ham (1.5 cups); sauté for 2-3 more minutes. (If using a ham bone or hock, just add the garlic, then add the ham bone in the next step).
- Add the pre-soaked, drained, and rinsed black eyed peas, chicken stock (6 cups), smoked paprika (1 tablespoon), bay leaf, fresh thyme (1 tablespoon). Stir together.
- Set Instant Pot/pressure cooker to manual/high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Allow to naturally depressurize for 20 minutes, then quick release the pressure.
- If you used a ham bone/hock, remove it at this time. Take the meat off the bone, chop it up, and add it back to the pot. Discard the bone.
- Stir in the 2 cups packed kale (or collard greens) and canned diced tomatoes to the soup and season with salt and pepper to taste. The residual heat of the soup should cook the greens through, but you can always set the pot to "sauté" to simmer it for a few minutes if you need to.
- Slow Cooker Instructions: If using a slow cooker, add all ingredients except for tomatoes, greens, salt, and pepper. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Add the tomatoes and greens and season with salt and pepper when it's done, allowing the residual heat of the soup to cook the greens through.
- Stovetop Instructions: If using the stovetop, sauté the onions, carrots, and celery as instructed in olive oil in a large pot. Add the garlic and ham as instructed. Add remaining ingredients except for tomatoes, greens, salt, and pepper, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 2-3 hours, or until black eyed peas are tender. Add the tomatoes and greens, season with salt and pepper, and continue simmering until greens are cooked through.
- Make it vegetarian/vegan: omit the ham and make sure to use vegetable stock. Add more smoked paprika for a deeper smoky flavor, as well as more salt.
- I made this recipe in my 6 qt. Instant pot. It should work the same in an 8 qt., but you may need to cut the ingredients in half for a 3 qt. mini.
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.


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The Malaysian tax authority has recently issued guidelines on the taxation of electronic commerce in Malaysia. The document provides guidance on the tax treatment of e-commerce transactions, including scope of the tax liability, treatment of servers and websites in determining the location of the ecommerce income, issues on withholding tax and double taxation and examples of the various business models with relevant explanations.
A new approach to the internet taxation
While Malaysia has not implement the VAT taxation (it applies sales tax) it has introduced a unique way to tax ebiz. This is effected by imposing a withholding tax ("WHT") liability on the Malaysian recipients (both B2B and B2C) in relation to any royalty type payments made to non-Malaysian companies.
Royalties include copyrights, know-how as well as payments to use copyrights of intangible products such as downloads of digital contents, licensing agreements etc. To be clear, in practice this includes software, games (including their updates), music, films, learning courses or any other eservices that are subject to a fee and delivered online.
The Malaysian ecustomers have to transfer the tax withheld to the Malaysian authorities, along with a return including the non-resident esellers' business name, address, tax number and the invoice issued (if applicable). This involves quite a lot of paper work, which could essentially stop any spontaneous internet based sales.
The second worst case scenario is that foreign companies will be able to collect only 90% of their sales price, because their Malaysian customers will be obliged to pay 10% of the sales price as withholding tax to the Malaysian tax authorities.
We imagine that setting up accounting and shopping cart systems compliant with the new Malaysian WHT requirements to correctly accommodate this charge of withholding tax might be quite a challenge.
The key definitions from the guidance
This is a relatively new guidance. Some definitions might be seem unusual (especially to those used of dealing with EU VAT). We expect that their application will become clear in the future – in the mean time it might be best to consult with your Malaysian tax adviser how it is applied in practice. Please note that in principle the WHT obligations also apply to B2C customers. However, how this will be pursued in practice remains to be seen.
Where income from e-commerce of a non-resident is deemed not to be business income derived from Malaysia because the business operations is not carried on in Malaysia, payments to the non -resident in the nature of royalty and deemed to be derived from Malaysia is subject to withholding tax.
The term 'royalty' includes payments for the use of or the right to use copyrights, know-how or information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill.
7.2.1 Payment for the use of, or the right to use copyrights of intangible products such as:
(a) Downloading of a digital product to a customer's hard disk or similar media.
(b) Licensing arrangements to reproduce, modify and adapt, the absence of which would constitute an infringement of copyright.
In the above example, if the payment is for the use of, or the right to use copy rights, the income constitutes royalty. On the other hand if the payment is for the purchase of the product, the transaction would not result in royalty income.
7.2.2 Payment for the use of, or the right to use know-how (intangible products).
Any form of electronic supply of know-how (i.e. undivulged technical knowledge, information, experience or technique that is necessary for the industrial reproduction of a product or process) which take the form of technical data, samples or patterns, or details of processing or production methods for which payment is made constitutes "royalty".
7.2.3 Payment for the use of, or the right to use information concerning technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill.
Any electronic use or the right to use the above information which may include access to unpublished knowledge or information gained through scientific, technical etc. experience. This may include supply of information on markets or fashion trends, information concerning future technological advances or access to unpublished information contained in a database. Payment for these constitutes royalty.
Royalty is deemed to be derived from Malaysia if the payer is a resident, the government, a state government or a local authority. If the royalty payment is charged as an outgoing or as an expense against any business in Malaysia, it is also deemed derived from Malaysia
The above are only the key definition from the guidance – we suggest you to read the whole guidance for additional details.
What does this mean for you
If you are an eservice provider with no presence in Malaysia and the payment you are entitled to receive from your Malaysian customer qualifies as royalty, your customer is required to deduct and remit WHT (currently 10%) to the tax authority. This means that you (a non-resident business) will only get the net amount of the invoiced amount (e.g. 90% of the sales price). We note that the currently applicable WHT rate of 10% may be reduced by the relevant Double Tax Treaty between your country and Malaysia (if there is any).
You might be even able to declare this withholding tax in your domestic corporate tax return – but only if you will have paperwork to back up this claim, which might be easier said than done.


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Renal Cell Carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer often seen in adults. This affects the small tubes in kidney that helps to transport urine. The treatment for this removal of parts. RCC is caused by the tumor hormones and also by the body's attack on tumor cells. There are generally four stages in RCC. It accounts for approximately 3% of adult malignancies and 90-95% of neoplasms arising from the kidney. Multilocular cystic is a rare tumor that affects the young children and adults which is proved in the survey. Renal Medullary Carcinoma is rare, aggressive and serious type of tumor which is difficult to diagnose and treat.
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A board level strategist for Fortune 500s, startups and non-profits, Faisal delivers high performance brand and marketing strategies that help organisations scale and speed up.
A specialist in developing positioning and communication strategies that perform in complex and critical environments, he has over a decade of experience leading large-scale engagements in over 15 countries around the world.
Before founding his own practice, he was the Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation in the London office of Prophet, a global growth consultancy.
In the fall of 2018 and with support from senior stakeholders at Prophet, Faisal finally scratched the itch and started up his own brand and public affairs consultancy. His ambition is to blend metrics, message and media to give brands the ideas and evidence needed to transform their business.
Making real progress in Toronto politics requires strategies that challenge incumbent campaigns as well as residents' commonly held beliefs -- especially beyond the dense confines of downtown. Using lessons learned from Jennifer Keesmaat's mayoral campaign and more, Faisal Siddiqui will describe how upstart candidates can employ bold policies and radically different communication strategies to differentiate themselves and address the issues facing Toronto.


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Hidden off the beaten track in between the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains is one of Wales's best kept secrets. Among the old trees, spacious lawns and with a commanding view of the River Usk is Gliffaes Country House, built in 1888. The same family has run the house as a hotel and fly-fishing lodge since 1948. Gliffaes has 33 acres of grounds and 2.5 miles of prime wild brown trout fishing on the River Usk. These few pointers might help you; We are about: • Quality not conformity • Serious comfort • Relaxation • Great food and wine • Activities galore • Genuine friendliness that doesn't come out of a corporate staff manual • First-hand experience of children and their demands – we have two of our own! We are not about: • Ostentation • Hustle and bustle • Overpriced food • Making you feel like a number in a production line • Pretention • Identical and clinical rooms • Trouser presses • Paying through the nose. Don't just take my word for it, Gliffaes has been chosen by the Daily Telegraph's Travel Team (22nd Sept 2012) as one of, 'Britain's Top 100 Affordable Hotels' and only one of five in Wales and we have just received a 5 star review from the Daily Mail's Hotel Inspector (17th November 2012). Wales's Official Tourism body, Visit Wales, have just given Gliffaes a Gold Award for 2013.
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May and June, I think, are the best months of the year at Gliffaes, the gardens are alive with birds and the trees and shrubs are fresh and bright in their new leaves. It is also the best time to be out on the river if you are intending to fish.
*This offer is valid from Sunday 13th April until Thursday 10th July and is valid for stays of two or more nights from Sunday to Thursday inclusive. Bank Holidays are not included. Subject to availability.
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There are a plethora of wonderful products to help improve our eyes. These weren't available long ago or they would have been hard to find but now we can learn so much online. That's why we love sharing some of our finds with you. Today my team has hit a triple starting with EES, Essential Eyebrow Solution. Then we ran down to our lashes and there's PRIORI, Lash Recovery Serum. And for bases loaded there's VI Derm, Revitalizing Eye Cream.
The reason I was eager to try EES Essential Eyebrow Solution is because of my meager eyebrows. They aren't what they used to be. A combination of age and illness have chipped away the lusher eyebrows of my "youth" and left me with sparseness, especially at the start of my brows. When I began writing on Beauty Info Zone my brows weren't an issue. I took pictures and realized later that I hadn't touched my brows. Not so today. I must do my eyebrows.
That means I need some extra help and that's where EES has come into play. I don't have before/after pictures since they aren't dramatic but what I do have is fuller brows that look so much better when I apply my eyebrow cosmetics.
EES is infused with natural botanical black cohosh, EES™ is a patented formula that nourishes brows to help support lasting fullness, conditions brows to promote strength, suppleness, and shine, and revitalizes eyebrow hair, resulting in the appearance of thicker, fuller eyebrows.
EES is a clear liquid in a blue bottle. Use a fresh end of a cotton swab to apply. Don't double dip. There's a slight smell of alcohol but it's a non-issue since it's not noticeable. It dries down pretty quickly but I give it at least 10 minutes before I apply my brow makeup.
To see full results it's recommended that you use this twice a day on clean brows for 90 days. A 1 oz bottle ($90) will last the full 90 days so you should be able to see results. While you won't look like Groucho Marx (thank goodness) you will have fuller brows that don't embarrass you.
Moving on to second base you'll find PRIORI Lash Recovery Serum. Another problem for me is my eyelashes. It's not like I ever had those gorgeous lush lashes that I see on others but they were fuller at one time. I've used a variety of lash serums so this isn't my first trip to this ballpark.
Priori contains Triple Lipopeptide Complex to help with both brows and lashes. I've only used it on my lashes since I don't like to use the same tube for both.
When I started using PRIORI my lashes weren't batting very well. They had lost some of their oomph and their batting average was falling. I was obviously in a slump. But with time PRIORI has made a difference and I'm extremely happy about that. One day I realized that I had something going on when I put on my mascara. So I tried different mascaras and my lashes still looked lusher. I like the very fine wand that is used for application, it's like applying liquid eyeliner but you don't have to worry about smudges.
PRIORI Lash Recovery Serum contains Vitamin E and peptides to help with the growth. At $99 it's not inexpensive but it works and that's what's important to me. At the moment Dermstore has 25% off for their anniversary so it's a great time to purchase.
My life isn't complete unless I've got a good eye cream in play. My triple base hit includes one of those with VI Derm Revitalizing Eye Cream. I'm an eye cream afficionado and it's my strong point. I may be a leftie but I can hit it out of the park with the right eye cream. What I find with VI Derm is that it's helped greatly with my dark circles and fine lines. I was also using The Ordinary Caffeine Eye on and off with VI Derm but I used it alone for the first several weeks so I know that it worked well.
Here are the key ingredients and what they do
- Eyeseryl® Tetrapeptide-5: reduces the appearance of puffy eyes
- Syn-Coll®: Tripeptide-3: reduces the appearance of wrinkles and firms the skin
- Haloxyl™ Tetrapeptide-7: reduces pigment responsible for dark circles under the eyes
- Hyaluronic Acid: retains moisture to plump the skin
Don't tell me that you don't want that happening for your eyes because I won't believe it. Depending on my sleep habits the puffiness is usually not evident in the morning. My undereye area is lighter and brighter plus I'm just not noticing the fine lines. And it's not that I need new glasses or a stronger magnifying mirror – I've got both! You don't need a lot of VI Derm Revitalizing Eye Cream to make a difference.
So now my bases are loaded and I'm hoping that the next batter will come through with a great hit to get my eyebrows, eyelashes, and eyes in general to come home and score. Tune in next week to see if that happens!! — Marcia
EES ingredients: Water (Aqua), Isopropyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract (Black Cohosh), Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid.
PRIORI ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Myrisoyl Pentapeptide-17, Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16, Myristoyl Octapeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glcol, Panthenol, Camellia Sinesis Leaf Juice, Phospholipids, Tocopheryl Acetate, Reintyl Plamitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Phenoxyehtnaol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrlyates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trithanolamine, Disodium Edta, Chlorphenesin.
VI Revitalizing Eye Cream Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Citrus Limonum Leaf Cell Extract, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Niacinamide (Pro-Vitamin B3), Sodium PCA, Urea, Trehalose, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.


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MODIStsp (1.3.9)
A Tool for Automating Download and Preprocessing of MODIS Land Products Data.
Allows automating the creation of time series of rasters derived from MODIS Satellite Land Products data. It performs several typical preprocessing steps such as download, mosaicking, reprojection and resize of data acquired on a specified time period. All processing parameters can be set using a user-friendly GUI. Users can select which layers of the original MODIS HDF files they want to process, which additional Quality Indicators should be extracted from aggregated MODIS Quality Assurance layers and, in the case of Surface Reflectance products , which Spectral Indexes should be computed from the original reflectance bands. For each output layer, outputs are saved as single-band raster files corresponding to each available acquisition date. Virtual files allowing access to the entire time series as a single file are also created. Command-line execution exploiting a previously saved processing options file is also possible, allowing to automatically update time series related to a MODIS product whenever a new image is available.
Lorenzo Busetto
Author(s): Lorenzo Busetto [aut, cre] (<https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9634-6038>), Luigi Ranghetti [aut] (<https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6207-5188>), Leah Wasser [rev] (Leah Wasser reviewed the package for rOpenSci, see https://github.com/ropensci/onboarding/issues/184), Jeff Hanson [rev] (Jeff Hanson reviewed the package for rOpenSci, see https://github.com/ropensci/onboarding/issues/184)
License: GPL-3
Uses: bitops, data.table, gdalUtils, gWidgets, gWidgetsRGtk2, httr, jsonlite, pacman, raster, rgdal, rgeos, sp, stringr, xml2, xts, testthat, png, knitr, shiny, rmarkdown, leaflet, mapview, httptest, mapedit, spelling
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The difference in visibility between a Rainier Window and regular soft vinyl windows is remarkable. Glass-like clarity in both a polycarbonate and impact resistant acrylic substrate with a patented seamless design, provide strength and durability custom fitted to your boat for a unique enclosure.


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Villas and gardens Lake Maggiore
Villas and gardens
Incentives programs on the Piedmont lakes: art, culture, villas and gardens
Some of the most enchanting gardens of Europe lay on the territory of Lake Maggiore, together with many ancient villas, property of the aristocratic families who lived here in the past. Today the Elegant Villa Fedora in Baveno is the headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce. Villa Giulia in Verbania hosts art exhibitions and international events, while Villa Taranto is the third most important English-style garden in the world.
Isola Bella, with its majestic Baroque palace, hosts Italian-style gardens, 37 metres high, set on ten climbing terraces. The English gardens on Isola Madre were created in the first years of 1800 with spectacular bloomings, rare subtropical plants, but also peacocks, parrots and pheasants.
Moving to Lake Orta, amongst the others, we can admire Villa Nigra in the Miasino hills, and Villa Bossi in Orta San Giulio.
The island of St. Julius, facing the town of Orta, hosts a striking Romanesque Basilica and the well known Villa Tallone, where prestigious concerts of classical music are held every year.


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Large areas in world not appearing causing seethrough and fallthrough.
There are pieces of my world that do not appear or load in that I can fall through. Sometimes when mining can find small areas a block or two large but now it is a large piece of my world not showing up and it is the same area every time. To fix the areas I have put a block in front and taking them out and vwala the terrain appears but these areas are hundreds of block long. Thank you for any help.
Here are some pictures of what's going on I am using admin commands to get all the skills. This happens with and without mods I have uninstalled reinstalled and verified the game cache multiple times. I have switched version. I am right now running a server I made today, singleplayer. I am using through steam and I am back on the current game version.
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Ann James Joles of Maine Music News and Deke Rivers of WKIT 100.3 chatted with rock and roll legend Don Felder.
Get the popcorn and get comfy, Don chats about this summers tour with Styx and REO Speedwagon and what to expect on August 20th when the tour rolls into Darlings Waterfront Pavilion here in Bangor Maine. He may or may not have talked about Hotel California and what it is like knowing he is part of rock and roll history and being an Eagle. You just gotta listen!


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The Endplay
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An endplay (also throw-in), in bridge, is a tactical play where a defender is put on lead at a strategic moment, and then has to make a play that loses one or more tricks.
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An endplay (also throw-in), in bridge, is a tactical play where a defender is put on lead at a strategic moment, and then has to make a play that loses one or more tricks.
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West led his singleton club, which dummy's king won. South read the lead as a singleton.
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West led the singleton two of hearts. Declarer rose with the ace of hearts and then cashed the ace and king of diamonds, throwing a heart from hand.
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After this rather agricultural auction, West led the jack of hearts and dummy's queen held the first trick.
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West led the queen of hearts. Declarer played low from dummy and East took the trick with his singleton ace, and then had to find the entry to West's hand to acquire his ruff.
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The most familiar type of elimination play is the "ruff and discard elimination". The defender who is thrown on lead has the choice between playing on a suit, to your advantage, or giving you a ruff and discard.
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A diamond lead would have worked well but West led the club Q. How would you play the slam when two rounds of trumps reveal the 5-1 break?
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This deal gets my vote for the best defense ever. It occurred during the 1985 International Team Trial to pick the U.S. team for that year's Bermuda Bowl world championship. Try it for yourself first.
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In June 1997, 20 years ago the 43rd GENERALI EUROPEAN BRIDGE CHAMPIONSHIPS was played in Montecatini Terme, Italy. Today we bring you an article …
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In October, 2016, a paper comparing international methods and outcomes of ex post transportation investment projects co-authored by Stephen Fitzroy of EDR Group at the 44th Annual European Transport Conference held in Barcelona, Spain. Mr. Fitzroy collaborated with David Meunier of the Laboratoire Ville Mobilité Transport (France) and Pauline Wortelboer-van Donselaar, KiM Netherlands Institute for Transport Policy Analysis (The Netherlands).
The paper described how ex post analysis is being used in France, the Netherlands and the US to assess project economic development performance, evaluate how projects contribute to long term sustainable economic growth, and provide information that can be used in developing a new generation of ex ante modeling and evaluation. The paper was presented as one of three sessions at the ETC conference focused on ways that transportation investments can support sustainable economies.
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A day after thrilling kids while speaking up for literacy, actor Danny Glover irritated police while speaking up for mistreated workers.
Glover and 11 others were arrested during a labor union protest at the Sodexo headquarters in Gaithersburg, Md., authorities said.
Glover and others stepped past yellow police tape and were asked to step back three times, Montgomery County police spokesman Capt. Paul Starks said. When they refused, officers arrested them, affixing flexible handcuffs around their wrists, and hauled them in vans to a police facility, Starks said.
Officials issued them citations for trespassing and let them go, Starks said. They face a $1,000 fine or 90 days in jail.
Organizers told police beforehand that some people would risk arrest, Starks said.
The Service Employees International Union was protesting what it calls Sodexo's unfair and illegal treatment of workers, union officials said.
On Thursday, Glover visited children at Benning Neighborhood Library in northeast D.C. He talked with them and read to them. He was supporting the Lubuto Library Project, which funds libraries and education programs in Africa and connects volunteers in North America and Europe with peers in Africa through community service.


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Perilous GatewaysPortals of AnaurochBy Robert Wiese
The Sand Dragon Portal
The sands, heat, and winds of Anauroch discourage most life, and the desolation spreads a little every year. Some creatures, however, thrive in these conditions and seek them out. One such creature is the brown dragon. Born in the Raurin Desert from the magic of the Imaskari, brown dragons have migrated westward into the deserts of eastern Mulhorand. They are not much seen outside of that land, but there is at least one exception.
Valraxaxath, the dragon portal maker, visits the far corners of Faerûn seeking new places to build gates to aid the dragons that he works with (see "The Dragon's Claw Portals" in the Perilous Gateways archives). Realizing that the Anauroch offered little in the way of wealth, but much in the way of secrecy and tactical advantage for his allies, he sought a dragon to live there and guard the portal that he planned to create. He found such a dragon in the brown dragon Axlitis (adult brown dragon Sor10), who tired of life on the plains of Mulhorand. She agreed to ally with Valraxaxath and move to Anauroch. They selected a site in the Scimitar Spires Mountains, on the south side away from the city of Shade, and there constructed a portal and treasure hoard cave.
Axlitis's role is to prevent nondragons from using the portal and to guard the hoard that is located there. Valraxaxath stores some wealth in this remote spot, separate from and safe from his main hoard. Other dragons on raiding missions also deposit large items of wealth at the Anauroch cave and move on, returning later to retrieve the items. When adventurers become too interested in an allied dragon's hoard, the dragon moves the most valuable items here to the Anauroch hoard and allows the adventurers to clear out the dross. In return for temporary storage, Axlitis is paid in gems and coin by the other dragons. Axlitis herself sometimes uses the portal to raid in some far away place, returning here with her loot. This loot is sometimes traded to other dragons if it would be more useful for them than for her.
The portal is located above a cave opening at the base of the Scimitar Spires. The portal is sized for dragons of any size, and it is marked by a kind of horseshoe formation of rock that occurred naturally in the mountain range. The horseshoe opens upward and is some 70 feet wide, and the portal sits just above it rather than inside the horseshoe. Thus, one must fly through the portal to use it. As with the other Dragon's Claw portals, it has several destinations, and all are two-way portals. This portal has not been fully integrated into the Dragon's Claw portal set.
The Dragon's Claw portals (and the Mulhorand one) mentioned above all connect to this one, using the key that a clawful of sand (at least two pounds) must be thrown all at once at the portal to set it to this location. The thrown sand does not pass through the portal when activating it.
Deep in the cave complex beneath the portal is the lair of Axlitis and the hoard she guards. Finding where she sleeps is not that difficult (normal chances to track), but the hoard is warded by spells designed to mislead. This is especially true of the temporary storage areas, which are also sometimes behind walls that have been altered with stone shape spells.
Valraxaxath has plans to use this portal to stage raids on the wizards of Shade at some point in the future, since he intends to capture their wealth of knowledge for the use of dragonkind. In the meantime, it makes a good place to store loot because of its remote location.
The Bedine all know that a dragon of sand lives north of the Saiyaddar, but they have little reason to seek it out. As Valraxaxath's schemes involve keeping this portal a secret, Axlitis does not visit the surrounding lands much except for the occasional food raid.
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If you read about the speculation that Lea Michele's Rachel Berry might be returning to Lima in season 6 to take over the previously disbanded glee club, then this spoiler is for you!
Michael Ausiello of TVLine addresses the rumor here:
Question: There's a Glee rumor going around that Rachel will return to Lima to relaunch New Directions — is it true? —Kelly
Ausiello: Actually, that rumor happens to be… true! We will, however, find out what became of the TV pilot she was developing with Bob's Burgers' Kristen Schaal and Community's Jim Rash. We might even catch a glimpse of the final product. (I'm guessing its failure is what leads to the homecoming.)
So it is true that New Directions will be coming back! Sounds like Rachel's TV show's going to bomb though.
Do you think it's fitting that Rachel will now relaunch the glee club that was originally supposed to be Finn's (Cory Monteith) in season 5?


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Rafting in Ganga
Cost INR 500 to INR 3000
Rafting in Ganga is top activity offered in Rishikesh and ranges from 9km to 32km. Difficulty level, Grade of Rapids and Cost goes up as the distance increases. Its a must try in Rishikesh and lot of Fun.
Kayaking in Ganga
Cost INR 2200 to INR 12500
A lot of sports enthusiasts and adventurous soles come to Rishikesh for Kayaking you can opt for min one day beginner's excursion to a 4 days beginners course.
Neer Gaddu Waterfall Trek
Entry Fee INR 30 for Indian and INR 50 for Foreigner
You can visit this multi-level beautiful waterfall near Rishikesh on Badrinath Highway. The waterfall is 3 km away from Tapovan on a road going up on the mountain on your left.
Ganga Aarti
Evening 6:00 PM onward at Triveni Ghat
Ganga Aarti is a ritual that happens every day during Sunset at Parmarth Niketan Ashram and Triveni Ghat at Rishikesh. Before Aarti, there is music and prayers and a lot of tourists and Local People gather for this every day at both the Ghats(River Bank).
White Sand Beaches
10 Km from Rishikesh at Shivpuri
There are a lot of white sand beaches in Rishikesh and around, a lot of tourists Visit these beaches during the day for Sun Bathing and Lot of Locals visit to take a dip in Holy Ganga in the morning to begin there Day.
Bunjee Jumping
83 mtr High and cost above INR 3500
Bungee Jumping is a very famous activity in Rishikesh and offered by Jumping Heights. Its located 17 km away from Rishikesh in the mountains. They also offer Giant Swing and Flying Fox (You can also buy a combo and save some money).
Sunrise Trek
22 km from Rishikesh at Kunjapuri Temple
A lot of tourists visit Kunjapuri Temple for sunrise from here you can see the panoramic views of the Himalayan Peaks and River Ganga below.


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The first J. Artola S/S 11 collection delivers this month at www.endless.com and DUMBO's NOS Boutique in Brooklyn. Inspired by the beach, designer Jury Artola used soft pebbled leathers and canvas in rich neutral hues like sand, bark, clay and denim constructed on genuine leather or natural crepe soles. The beach boot and sandal features J.Artola's signature double-stitched outsole with cool laser "wing" graphic details — lending a true artisanal aesthetic that J. Artola is known for.
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Vegan and Whole30 approved, these Cheesy Buffalo Brussel Sprouts will be a sure hit! Perfect for an appetizer, side dish, or for game day snacking! Dairy free, paleo, and gluten free too.
So the other weekend Michael was headed to Costco to pick up some things. I asked him to grab some brussel sprouts from there since they usually have a decent sized bag for cheap. We have bought them a bunch of times so I thought nothing of asking him. On the other hand, if you ask him to buy cilantro, he will usually come back with parsley.
Anyways, he comes home with all the stuff and I am going through it and putting it away. I come across a 4# bag of frozen brussel sprouts. I'm like "what is this?" and he's all like "brussel sprouts" in a happy voice. Queue me being like wtf.
Poor guy, I know he was just trying to help, but frozen brussels are a no go. Especially when trying to recipe test. I think frozen veggies can be a great cheap alternative to fresh, but I feel like this is why people don't like brussel sprouts. They have them frozen and then steamed. That is not a good way to eat brussel sprouts in my opinion!!
My favorite way (and usually only way we do them) is roasting them. Toss them in some cooking oil and crank up the oven and they get all nice and crispy (all little burnt is the way to go). I usually toss them with some ginger and garlic, but wanted to change it up some. And with the Super Bowl coming up, all I can think about is everything buffalo.
Actually that is probably all the time, hence this chicken fingers, twice baked sweet potatoes, and enchiladas.
These buffalo brussel sprouts comes together in a few minutes and couldn't be easier to make. All you need is some coconut oil, hot sauce, nutritional yeast, and a few spices. Toss it all together, roast them, and voila. Totally optional is dill and my cheesy buffalo sauce to top them off, but not really optional because yum!
This would be great for your Super Bowl party, meal prep, or just an easy side for a weeknight dinner. If meal prepping, just try not to eat half the pan when they come out of the oven like I tend to do ?
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Cheesy Buffalo Brussel Sprouts
- 1 1/2 pounds brussel sprouts, trimmed and cut in half
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4-1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper, to taste
- optional toppings: fresh dill, cheesy buffalo sauce, hot sauce, nutritional yeast
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl mix together coconut oil, hot sauce, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, and salt and pepper. Add brussel sprouts to a medium bowl and add hot sauce mixture. Toss to combine.
- Spread out brussel sprouts even on baking sheets making sure they aren't too close so they don't steam. Roast for 30-35 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Top with optional toppings and enjoy!
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Egypt's military on Wednesday brought in reinforcements of troops and armor to bases near Egyptian cities ahead of June 30 protests planned by the opposition to force the Islamist president out, security officials said.
The announcement comes amid heavy speculation over the army's role in the upcoming crisis. The presidency says that the military has been coordinating closely with Morsi's government in the run-up to the protests, but activists say they are looking to the army for protection from hard-line government supporters.
Some Islamists accuse activists of paving the ground for a coup, a charge that the opposition vehemently denies.
The officials said the deployments are restricted to the outskirts of major cities and inside existing military facilities. In Cairo, the focus of Sunday's protests, the extra troops went to major bases to the east and west of the city of some 18 million people.
The protests mark President Mohammed Morsi's first year in office.
On Sunday, army chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, who is also defense minister, gave Morsi and the opposition a week to reach an understanding to prevent bloodshed. There has been no sign of compromise by either side.
El-Sissi also warned the military would intervene to stop the nation from entering a "dark tunnel." Appointed by Morsi last August, he also gave a thinly veiled warning to Morsi's backers that the military will step in if the protesters are attacked during the planned protests, as some hard-liners have threatened.
Morsi, who addresses the nation later on Wednesday, has sought to project the impression of business-as-usual since el-Sissi's comments on Sunday. He has discussed with Cabinet ministers fuel shortages and power cuts and urged others to ensure that basic goods are available ahead of the start around July 10 of the holy month of Ramadan, when devout Muslims refrain from food, water, smoking and sex from dawn to sunset.
However, the buildup to the Sunday protests comes as the country is paralyzed by an acute shortage of fuel that has created massive traffic jams caused by the long lines outside gas stations. Egyptians have also been angered by a steep rise in prices that is caused in part by the sliding value of the Egyptian pound against the U.S. dollar.
Cabinet ministers blamed the fuel shortage on corruption, rumors and hoarding by a public that is nervous over June 30.
Morsi's opponents calculate they can force him out through the sheer number of people they bring into the streets starting Sunday — building on widespread discontent with his running of the country — plus the added weight of the army's declaration that it will protect them against attacks.
His backers, in turn, say the mainly liberal and secular political opposition is fomenting a coup to remove an elected leader because they can't compete at the ballot box.
The security officials, who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to speak to the media, said army commanders have carried out reconnaissance missions in areas and facilities they intend to protect ahead of June 30.
For example, the commander of the central military region on Tuesday inspected a media complex on the western outskirts of Cairo that houses several TV networks, some critical of Morsi. The complex was besieged at least twice in recent months by Islamists loyal to Morsi to intimidate the networks and hosts of talk shows critical of the president.
Beside the complex, the military plans to protect the massive Nile-side building housing state TV, the Suez Canal, the Cabinet offices and parliament.
Morsi's supporters have accused organizers of the June 30 protests of planning to use violence, but the protesters have repeatedly vowed to keep their demonstrations peaceful.
Source: The Associated Press


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Pope Francis delivered the homily at Mass on Sunday to mark the Solemnity of Christ the King and close the Year of Faith proclaimed by his predecessor, emeritus Pope Benedict XVI. Below, is the official English translation of Pope Francis' prepared remarks.
Today's solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, the crowning of the liturgical year, also marks the conclusion of the Year of Faith opened by Pope Benedict XVI, to whom our thoughts now turn with affection and gratitude. By this providential initiative, he gave us an opportunity to rediscover the beauty of the journey of faith begun on the day of our Baptism, which made us children of God and brothers and sisters in the Church. A journey which has as its ultimate end our full encounter with God, and throughout which the Holy Spirit purifies us, lifts us up and sanctifies us, so that we may enter into the happiness for which our hearts long.
I offer a cordial greeting to the Patriarchs and Major Archbishops of the Eastern Catholic Churches present. The exchange of peace which I will share with them is above all a sign of the appreciation of the Bishop of Rome for these communities which have confessed the name of Christ with exemplary faithfulness, often at a high price. With this gesture, through them, I would like to reach all those Christians living in the Holy Land, in Syria and in the entire East, and obtain for them the gift of peace and concord.
The Scripture readings proclaimed to us have as their common theme the centrality of Christ. Christ as the centre of creation, the centre of his people and the centre of history.
1. The apostle Paul, in the second reading, taken from the letter to the Colossians, offers us a profound vision of the centrality of Jesus. He presents Christ to us as the first-born of all creation: in him, through him and for him all things were created. He is the centre of all things, he is the beginning. God has given him the fullness, the totality, so that in him all things might be reconciled (cf. Col 1:12-20).
This image enables to see that Jesus is the centre of creation; and so the attitude demanded of us as true believers is that of recognizing and accepting in our lives the centrality of Jesus Christ, in our thoughts, in our words and in our works. When this centre is lost, when it is replaced by something else, only harm can result for everything around us and for ourselves.
2. Besides being the centre of creation, Christ is the centre of the people of God. We see this in the first reading which describes the time when the tribes of Israel came to look for David and anointed him king of Israel before the Lord (cf. 2 Sam 5:1-3). In searching for an ideal king, the people were seeking God himself: a God who would be close to them, who would accompany them on their journey, who would be a brother to them. Christ, the descendant of King David, is the "brother" around whom God's people come together. It is he who cares for his people, for all of us, even at the price of his life. In him we are all one; united with him, we share a single journey, a single destiny.
3. Finally, Christ is the centre of the history of the human race and of every man and woman. To him we can bring the joys and the hopes, the sorrows and troubles which are part of our lives. When Jesus is the centre, light shines even amid the darkest times of our lives; he gives us hope, as he does to the good thief in today's Gospel.
While all the others treat Jesus with disdain – "If you are the Christ, the Messiah King, save yourself by coming down from the cross!" – the thief who went astray in his life but now repents, clinging to the crucified Jesus, begs him: "Remember me, when you come into your kingdom" (Lk 23:42). And Jesus promises him: "Today you will be with me in paradise" (v. 43). Jesus speaks only a word of forgiveness, not of condemnation; whenever anyone finds the courage to ask for this forgiveness, the Lord does not let such a petition go unheard.
Jesus' promise to the good thief gives us great hope: it tells us that God's grace is always greater than the prayer which sought it. The Lord always grants more than what he has been asked: you ask him to remember you, and he brings you into his Kingdom! Let us ask the Lord to remember us, in the certainty that by his mercy we will be able to share his glory in paradise.
Angelus Prayer
Then after the mass, Pope Francis dedicated the Sunday Angelus to persecuted and suffering Christians around the world. He prayed the Angelus with the faithful gathered in St Peter's Square to close the Year of Faith proclaimed by Pope emeritus Benedict XVI. In brief remarks before the traditional prayer of Marian devotion, Pope Francis greeted the pilgrims who had come from all around the world to take part in the celebrations.
He also had special greetings for the Ukrainian community, which is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Holodomor - the great famine provoked by the Soviet Union, in which many millions of people perished. Pope Francis also expressed gratitude to missionaries who throughout the history of the Church have taken the Good News to the ends of the Earth. Below, is the translation of Pope Francis' remarks.
Before concluding this celebration, I wish to greet all the pilgrims, families, Church groups, movements and associations, who have come from many countries. Greetings also go to the participants of the National Congress of Mercy; I also greet the Ukrainian community, which is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Holodomor, the "great hunger" caused by the Soviet regime, which caused millions victims.
On this day, our gratitude goes to the missionaries who, over the centuries, have proclaimed the Gospel and spread the seed of faith in many parts of the world, among them Blessed Junipero Serra, the Spanish Franciscan missionary, whose 300th birthday we are marking this Sunday.
I would not like to conclude without a word of thanks to all those who worked so hard during this Year of Faith: to Archbishop Rino Fisichella [President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization], who guided this journey. I heartily thank him and all his co-workers. Many thanks!
Now let us pray the Angelus together. With this prayer, we invoke the protection of Mary, especially for our brothers and sisters who are persecuted because of their faith.
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It's interesting to see radio professional lay the demise of great radio stations at the feet of the iPod. I guess the choice to consumer from a personal media player is a major threat, but I would think that internet-based discovery of new music and the ability to purchase/stream just the tracks you want are really the culprits. That's not an iPod thing, that's a digital media reality. The problem that we face now is that instead of corporatized DJ's determining what new music will be 'discovered', the key decisions on what's going to succeed are being made by the folks that make product placement and website design decisions in iTunes.
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Shameless pop from the UK; Scouting for Girls have this weeks Song of the Week with 'She's So Lovely'. The single and album have been out for a year in the UK, but never made it across the pond, so it's fair game for SotW.
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K'Naan is a Somali refugee who settled in Canada with his family. HIs hip hop is crafted with influences from old line rappers and world music from diverse corners including Youssou N'Dour of Senegal and Wyclef Jean. The track 'Wavin' Flag' of his latest album 'Troubador' can barely be described as hip hop, unlike most of the album, but it's an exceptional track and this week's Song of the Week.
It's worth owning the studio version, because it is beautifully produced, but here is a live version done recently…the message is carried more than adequately even if the performance doesn't have the polish of the album.
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Lady Gaga's "Just Dance" has been on the charts for 9 months now, but the single and video for "Poker Face" also off her "The Fame" album is now climbing the charts and is getting a ton of airplay in my house. This is a serious case of an artist not needed more help, but if the main release doesn't sell you, perhaps the cabaret-style acoustic version recorded at the office of Cherry Tree Records. The Lady can genuinely sing and play keyboards.
…and a more mainstream live performance at a live German music show….
…not sure what the four teens standing around looking awkward are about…..
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This week's Song of the Week is 'Falling Away' by LA's Jupiter Rising, a hip-hop duo made up of veteran San Diego musician Spencer Nezey and vocalist Jessie Payo. They describe the music as "state of the art pop, with clever twists".
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More than 50% of participants join startup weekend to bring their idea of the next big thing to life. If you are part of those 50% and you want to take your idea to next level, first thing you'll have to do is to learn how to pitch like a Rockstar.
You'll have 60 seconds before our facilitator will take the microphone from your hand or even Rugby tackle you off the stage. These 60 seconds sounds like a lot but once you take that stage, the clock ticks 10 times faster. Here are some essential tips for your elevator pitch. Your pitch should consist of these main elements: Who are you, what's the Problem, what's your solution/idea, who do you need to complete your team?
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Who are you?
Come up with a one liner of who you are. You don't have enough time to tell your whole background story. This one liner should include your name and what do you do. Take a pen and paper and write this down. Now add some humour to it to make your audience remember who you are. For example, I usually say "Hi, I'm Khizar. Developer by profession and crazy by nature". This kind of sentence will generate laughter around the room and will also draw your audience's attention to what you're going to say next. This will only take you less than 5 seconds if you execute it well.
The Problem?
This part is as important as your idea. Describe the problem that you're trying to solve. If you don't have a problem to solve, you might lose interest from other participants. Think about what problem you're trying to solve and write it on paper. Narrow it down to 3-5 sentences. Boom! you have it. practice to execute the description to your problem in under 20 seconds.
The Solution or The Idea?
This is the part everyone is waiting for and this is the part everyone will remember the most from your pitch so start it with a bang. Present it to your audience like it is the next big thing. I once heard someone pitch "I want to launch a Rocket". a bit ambitious but tell me, would you forget that pitch easily? So once again write down your idea on paper and narrow it down to 2-3 sentences. Now add an explosive element to it that everyone will remember. Practice to execute it under 25 seconds.
Who do you need?
You're pitching at the startup weekend podium so you need to attract team members to get your idea off the ground. This is also an important part so don't forget it. Just like the introduction, keep it a one liner with an element of enthusiasm to it. For example "I need developers, designers and dreamers like me to make it possible". Not bad is it? Keep it under 5 seconds as well.
Now combine the whole pitch and try to execute it under 50 seconds. What do you need another 10 seconds for? Once you pitch your pitch will be on a voting ballot which will also have a number on it. So use those 10 seconds to say out loud your pitch number. Something simple like "I'm pitch number 22 and will be looking forward to your love in form of votes, Cheers".
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A letter to the Company from Nick Lawrence NODA SW Membership Secretary.
16th April 2010
Dear Friends,
You've done it again ! What a wonderful evening at the theatre!
Many congratulations to you all for another superb show.
From the lovely bazaar that welcomed us to the extremely touching final bars it was an evening to remember. You always manage to create the right atmosphere so that your audience is "in the mood" when the show begins,and this year was no exception. Then it was through the "bungalow" and across that fabulous flooring to ringside seats. Under Allan's vibrant guidance the band struck up with those whining strains and the journey to the middle east was complete.
The company was completely focussed and committed enabling the audience to totally become part of the scene. Emotions ran high and the loud intake of breath from the lady opposite me when Judas committed suicide was proof of how involved we all became.
With Mike's help, Joe's conception was riveting, assisted by the company's total involvement. All the characters were well presented and completely realistic. It is quite disturbing that a story that is 2000 years old was so relevant to the present day.
Congratulations to all the soloists who coped with the wide ranging vocal ranges with seeming ease, so passionately accompanied by the excellent band. The society's choral tradition was very much in evidence with some powerful company numbers.
With everyone so committed to the reality of it all, "Acting" was not required and pleasantly absent. All characterisations from Pilate to the lepers were totally believable. Diana's Mary at the Cross was most moving, and the excellent understatement of Jesus and Judas was most welcome. Passion when required, but no artificial gestures. An example to us all.
What I love about CODS is that you are not afraid to take on a challenge and run with it. You constantly make other societies look dull and unadventurous. Once again you challenged yourselves, your production team and your audience to step outside the comfort zone and provide really interesting live theatre. Fabulous. I can't wait to be further challenged next year..
With best wishes,
Nick Lawrence
NODA South-West Membership Secretary.