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Seriously, I am STILL wondering how an episode this lame made me yell at my TV so much. I can't wait till we weed out a few more of the "peripherals" (a term coined by my wedding photographer, in reference to my extended family), so the REAL competition can start. Anywho…
The quickfire, I'm told, involved a craps table and using the same number of ingredients that the chefs rolled on the dice. I admit, though, I wasn't paying too much attention because I was TOTALLY distracted by Todd English. Not because he's "pretty hot," as that girl who works for my boyfriend Eric Ripert so eloquently said, but because I was adding up in my head the cost of all the Botox he must have had. I mean, Chef English WAS, at one point, a handsome man. But it was hard to judge his reactions to the quickfire dishes due to his inability to make more than one facial expression. At the end of the challenge, Mike V. reigns supreme with his nitro gazpacho and wins both immunity AND a $15,000 chip.
The elimination challenge centers around the storied bachelor/bachelorette party tradition in Vegas. The challenge pits the women against the men in a battle of the sexes, with the female chefs cooking for the bachelor party and the male chefs cooking for the bachelorette party. Various (female) chefs complain about the challenge; the girl who works for my boyfriend Eric Ripert bitches that it shouldn't matter whether you're a boy or a girl, and that a good chef is a good chef, period. Androgynous Ashley whines that she doesn't like the challenge because she's gay and she can't legally get married. Listen, lady, I'm all in favor of marriage equality, but COME ON. Have you ever watched Top Chef? Helloooo, the show is in Vegas this season–how could you possibly think that a wedding-themed challenge WASN'T gonna happen? I sure hope you've never cooked for a wedding or engagement function before, you giant hypocrite with your conveniently timed principles. Ugh.
Moving on…the food that the chefs will prepare must pair with the happy couple's favorite shots, only one of which (straight tequila) I've ever heard of. With the exception of the tequila, they look and sound sickening. After meeting briefly with the bachelor and bachelorette, the teams head to Whole Foods to gather ingredients. There appear to be many ceviches in the works (yawn). Ashley bitches some more about why she hates the challenge. She also makes the incredibly boneheaded decision to make two dishes, the second of which is a dessert. Again, I ask–have you ever WATCHED this show??? Dessert is like a death knell in these here parts.
Time for the party–which I assumed would be two separate shindigs in two different locations, with at least one of those locations centering around nudity. Instead, we witness the most awkward. Bachelor(ette) party. EVER. It is literally the men AND women, hanging out on opposite sides of the same hotel pool. With no strippers. Well, unless you count the male chefs who jump in shirtless at the end. I mean, I'm getting married this week, and I can promise you that my fiance WILL be looking at naked boobs before we walk down the aisle, and I will be nowhere in the vicinity when that happens. Vegas, how could you stand for such a craptastic set of parties being held in your name???
On to the food. It's hard to tell which team has the edge, because there seem to be some stinkers on both sides. The judges don't take kindly to Eve's tasteless shrimp, Preeti's wilted shiso, Ashley's panna cotta (her second dish), and lip-piercing girl's lettuce cup. However, they're also unimpressed with kerchief boy's bouillabaisse, Ron's non-spicy habanero whatever, and sexist pig's arctic char. The good news? Atlanta gets some love, thanks to Kevin's almond soup and Hector's tofu ceviche. But not as much love as the Voltaggio brothers get for their Golden Delicious sorbet with goat cheese cookie (Mike) and "chips and guacamole" meringue creation (Bryan). I truly cannot remember what the judges really liked on the ladies' side, which is when I figured out that the men were going to emerge victorious. Indeed, Bryan wins the elimination challenge (and gets nothing, consequently).
Ashley, Preeti, lip-piercing girl, and Eve are the bottom four. Ashley is told that she should have made ONE great dish, and they tell her that if she had stuck to her watermelon carpaccio, she wouldn't be facing the judges. Preeti is called out on her presentation, and she basically says that she did the best she could. Eve is hammered AGAIN for her bad shrimp, and she seriously looks like a deer caught in headlights. Lip-piercing girl seems to understand what she did wrong, but cries anyway. Predictably, Eve is sent packin', and she mumbles in her annoying Minnesota accent something about being herself. Yawn.
Hope next week is more interesting…thoughts?
Well, I knew I wasn't going to be able to stay up till 10 PM to watch last night's Top Chef episode. After all, I had committed to getting up at the asscrack of early this morning for "bring a friend" day at my fiance's fitness boot camp. What I didn't know was that massive thunderstorms would cause our power to go out, screwing up every electronic device in the house as a result. We made it to boot camp by the skin of our teeth, but we don't have TC on our DVR just yet.
So, though I realize that all three of my loyal fans and readers are just clamoring for a recap, it ain't gonna happen today. I'll watch the episode as soon as I can and then post my thoughts. The biggest challenge for me will be staying off the blog circuit today and not spoiling things for myself. Speaking of which, dear food bloggers and TC recappers…DO NOT PUT THE WINNERS/LOSERS IN THE TITLES OR FIRST SENTENCES OF YOUR POSTS!!!!! For crying out loud, some people don't get to watch the show when it airs. Yes, I know, I should be avoiding sites where I know the recaps are posted. And I do. But I also scroll through a lot of blog listings and RSS feed-type thingies, and it's easy to catch things out of the corner of my eye. Just a public service announcement, ya know. I do what I can to help the people.
So, anyway, sit tight, and you will be rewarded with my brilliant commentary in due time. In the meantime, have a great one!
I have wanted to incorporate Top Chef recaps/reviews into my blog repetoire for quite some time, as I am a huge fan of the show and have been since its inception. Up until this point, I haven't gone through with it, largely because there are so many great TC recappers out there in the blogosphere–Jordan Baker and Chef Biatch are my two favorites, though there are also great posts on Serious Eats and on the Bravo site itself.
This year, I decided to blog my thoughts about Top Chef for two main reasons. First, the show takes place in Las Vegas, which is one of my favorite places (despite the fact that I've only been there once). Second, and more importantly, there are THREE Atlanta chefs in this season's competition, so I thought it would be fun to track their progress and give them a little virtual love. So GOOOOOOO Hector, Kevin, and Eli!!! It should be noted that Hector comes first because he is the chef at Pura Vida, which is where my fiance and I got engaged. Awwww…
On with the show! My first thought: are they going to eliminate, like, six people tonight??? Sheesh, 17 chefs is a lot to start with. Don't expect me to learn any of their names (excepting the ATL peeps, of course) until at least week 3. Their house in the desert looks pretty swanky, and the TC kitchen is in the even swankier M Resort, which wasn't even built when I was in Vegas in late 2007. Padma and Tommy-poo say hello and then deliver the news about the first quickfire challenge, which is the mise en place relay. Fun! They all draw chips to decide teams, and the lady with lymphoma draws the lucky gold chip that grants her immunity without even participating in the quickfire. The four teams have to shuck 15 clams, peel a bunch of spot prawns, take apart 5 lobsters, and butcher two ribeye steaks from a massive side of beef. There are so many chefs and so much food a-flyin', but the focal points of the challenge for me are a) that the lady with the fauxhawk is REALLY bad at shucking clams, and b) that Mike (not Voltaggio, the other one) is a sexist asshole. I hope that girl who works with my boyfriend Eric Ripert makes Mike cry.
Well, the team with that girl who works with my boyfriend Eric Ripert wins the quickfire, and Padma announces that they will each have 30 minutes to cook a dish with the ingredient that they massacred in the relay race. At stake? A $15,000 chip from the M casino. Lymphoma lady is offered the opportunity to trade immunity for a chance to cook for the money, but she wisely (in my opinion) declines. That girl who works with my boyfriend Eric Ripert ends up winning with her clam ceviche (which she pronounced "say-veetch," which made ME want to cry). She's kind of badass.
I must say, I was totally distracted during the cook-off by the French dude's kerchief. Our couch conversation went something like this:
Betty: What is that ridiculous red thing that guy is wearing???
Jason: Well, he IS French…
Betty: Uh, my boyfriend Eric Ripert is French, and he doesn't wear a douchey neckerchief!
You can probably guess what my fiance's reaction was. Moving on…
For the elimination challenge, the chefs each have to create a dish inspired by one of their vices. Now, I know that everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, and I shouldn't judge these folks on their vocabulary (or lack thereof), because goodness knows I can't shuck clams or pull off a kerchief. But dammit, half of those chefs had no idea what vice even meant. For the record, a vice is a practice or a habit considered immoral, depraved, and/or degrading in the associated society. Think sin, people. Sheesh. Thank goodness we're dealing with restaurant professionals here, so most everyone has an alcohol problem they can tap into for inspiration.
Wolfgang Puck is the guest judge, and he is precious. Well, actually, he's kind of horrible–he talks about throwing one of his chefs in the fryer, and he chucks donuts around, and he likens someone's puree to baby food–but his accent makes even his negative commentary adorable. Not as adorable as Fabio or my boyfriend Eric Ripert, but still pretty adorable.
There are too many dishes to sum up, so I'll just cover the Atlanta chefs. Kevin wins the challenge with his slow-cooked Arctic char with turnip salsa verde, which sounds really yummy. Yay for Kevin! Eli's dish lands in the middle group (though he was complimented on his scallops being cooked nicely), meaning that he is safe for the time being. Hector is the only male chef in the bottom four, thanks to his deep-fried steak that did not live up to its promise of smokiness. Luckily for him, the judges gave Hector credit for his creativity, if not for his execution, and spared him for this round. The first chef to be axed was the mega-tattooed mom who made a ghastly-looking chile relleno filled with a weirdo protein.
The "this season on Top Chef" teaser shows lots of drama and lots of heavy hitters, as you would expect in Las Vegas. What say you about the premiere? Any early faves? Who are you gunning for next week?
Like any self-respecting Jewess, I love me some Chinese food. Egg rolls, hot and sour soup, lo mein, General Tso, Americanized or spicy authentic Szechuan, I crave it all. Unfortunately, the Chinese delivery options near us are either WAY too pricy or just plain terrible. Also, delivery Chinese isn't exactly known for being a beacon of goodness, nutritionally speaking.
The last time I made fried rice, it was in 6th grade home ec class. I'm happy to report, it's just as simple now as it was then, but it's HEALTHIER! I adapted this recipe (which originally came from Ellie Krieger) to suit my on-hand ingredients, and it worked beautifully both the night that I made it AND for leftover lunches. I par-cooked the chicken on the indoor grill pan first, then cubed it, then finished it in the wok with the garlic and ginger. You could easily substitute tofu (actually, that's what the original recipe calls for) or another protein of your choice, and you could play around with the veggies (try peas for edamame, or add mushrooms, or throw in some water chestnuts). To make this dish even healthier, use Egg Beaters instead of the real deal. Enjoy!
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet until very hot. Add the garlic, scallions and ginger and cook, stirring, until softened and aromatic, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rice, red pepper, edamame, and corn and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Make a 3-inch well in the center of the rice mixture. Add 1 teaspoon of canola oil, then add the eggs and cook until nearly fully scrambled. Stir the eggs into the rice mixture, then add soy sauce and incorporate thoroughly. Serve hot.
While my fiance and I may disagree on fish–how often to eat it, whether to eat the skin, whether to serve it whole, et cetera–we can usually agree on shellfish. We both love shrimp, which is convenient while dieting because it is a fairly healthy protein (it IS somewhat high in cholesterol, but we are fortunate that we don't have problems in that area). This shrimpy recipe called out to me because of its relatively short (and staple-centric) ingredient list and its quick preparation. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
If you are trying to cook on a budget, I highly recommend scanning the supermarket sale fliers and grabbing bags of frozen shrimp when they are on sale. The ones in the fish case are usually previously frozen anyway (unless you happen to live by the water and/or have a VERY good fishmonger), so you might as well save some money, right?
As for what to serve with this dish, I went with orzo and it worked nicely. You could use any sort of pasta you like, or you could go with the rice family of carbohydrates. Even couscous would work, I think. The key is, don't pick a starch (or a side veggie, for that matter) that is going to overpower the beautiful fresh flavors of the basil and the tomatoes and the garlic. They are the stars of this show!
Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute shrimp, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the oil remaining in skillet and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add wine and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Stir in basil and tomatoes and season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Return the shrimp to pan and cook just until heated through.
It is somewhat timely that one of my favorite people and bloggers, the lovely Lemmonex, is quitting drinking for a month. I, too, am swearing off alcohol until my wedding (which is on September 5, woot!), largely because my fiance is in fitness bootcamp again, and that involves lots of booze-free, exercise-filled, low-fat fun.
While I don't think that swearing off the sauce means that I have to keep all spirits out of the kitchen, I think it's probably a good thing that I made this dessert BEFORE the detox (both for blood-alcohol AND calorie reasons). There is a LOT of Cointreau in here, but don't let the measurements deter you–this was an extremely successful dessert, and it got better and better as the flavors meshed and mellowed.
As you can see, this is a recipe that doesn't involve any cooking. If you can fold ingredients, you can make this dish. Another bonus is that you can (and, in fact, should) make this a day in advance. While not as rich-tasting as the classic chocolate-and-coffee flavored tiramisu, the strawberry version is still plenty sweet and definitely decadent. And, even if you are somewhat sloppy with the construction of the layers (which I definitely was, and I blame the fumes from the liquor), the end product will still look super impressive.
Whisk preserves, 1/3 cup Cointreau, and orange juice in 2-cup measuring cup. Place mascarpone cheese and 2 tablespoons Cointreau in large bowl; fold just to blend. Using electric mixer, beat cream, sugar, vanilla, and remaining 2 tablespoons Cointreau in another large bowl to soft peaks. Stir 1/4 of whipped cream mixture into mascarpone mixture to lighten. Fold in remaining whipped cream.
Hull and slice half of strawberries. Spread 1/2 cup preserve mixture over bottom of 3-quart oblong serving dish or a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange enough ladyfingers over strawberry mixture to cover bottom of dish. Spoon 3/4 cup preserve mixture over ladyfingers, then spread 2 1/2 cups mascarpone mixture over. Arrange 2 cups sliced strawberries over mascarpone mixture. Repeat layering with remaining lady fingers, preserve mixture, and mascarpone mixture. Cover with plastic and chill at least 8 hours or overnight.
Slice remaining strawberries. Arrange over tiramasù and serve.
Along with the previously posted pesto (say THAT three times fast), I decided to stick to an Italian theme when preparing dinner for our friends and neighbors the other night. Because I had a big, rich dessert planned (to be posted soon), I didn't want to do anything heavy like lasagna or chicken parmesan.
This dish fit perfectly into my plans. Breading and pan-frying the chicken gave the meat great flavor and a nice, golden-brown appearance. The lemon juice provided a nice acidic kick, and the salad (note: I had to use a mixed green/herb salad, as my retarded Whole Foods had NO ARUGULA) provided some bitterness and crunch. The fact that there are no photographs of this delicious meal–for which I truly apologize–further proves how tasty it was, as we couldn't be bothered to stop eating long enough to snap a shot. If you have small saute pans (or if, like me, you made extra), you can fry the chicken up and then keep it in a warm oven until everything else is finished.
Using meat mallet or rolling pin, flatten chicken between sheets of plastic wrap to thickness of 1/2 inch. Whisk eggs in medium bowl to blend. Mix panko, 2 tablespoons parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper on plate. Dip chicken in beaten eggs; turn to coat. Dredge in breadcrumb mixture, coating completely.
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plates; sprinkle with lemon juice. Toss arugula with remaining 1 tablespoon oil in medium bowl to coat; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mound salad atop chicken.


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What a Great Weekend! The teams were preparing for their pitches till the very last minute! Everyone who attended the event was a winner, but there can only be one true winner. So, with no further ado, we have the top 3 winners of Startup Weekend Stamford!
1st Place – Pop.Up Shoppees
Utilizing recycled shipping containers and fabricating them into pop up businesses that will prove to be affordable, sustainable, and mobile… AWESOME!
2nd Place: Deja You
Social made simple. A group chat for social networks. http://www.dejayouapp.com/
3rd Place: Credit Spring
Prosper for pay-day loans, real-time, online. Get out of the pay-day loan cycle, and build a credit history. www.creditspring.us
To all participants; please review the judges comments on the Score My Pitch platform, http://scoremypitch.com/eScorecard-detail.cfm?eventID=54#.U02G8uaxLnJ.
Thank you to everyone who participated. This event was a blast, we can't wait till next year!

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A night at the Links
March 5, 2010
Filed under family, frustration, The Spin Cycle
Growing up, my family consisted of my mom, my dad, my brother and me. Sports is really what kept us all together through the years, whether it was fishing, football, baseball or golf.
Last year, I broke my foot. And for the first time in several years, I missed out annual golf outing. My place was giving to one of my brother's friends. I guess I never really appreciated how much I enjoyed it. Because as the day came and went, I was sad the entire day knowing that I had missed out. My family missed me too.
This year, my foot is healed and my clubs are polished and ready to go. We will have our night at the links again!
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16 ways to use Pinterest for PR
It's not just social media's newest darling. It could be the public relations industry's, too.
Yesterday I was invited to talk Pinterest for PR at the Public Relations Association of Louisiana in New Orleans.
When Abbie Fink asked me how it went, I said, "It's really fun talking Pinterest with 30 PR girls (and three guys)."
Because, as we all know, I LOVE Pinterest!
Rather than talk to the room from slides, I had written down 16 ways to use Pinterest for PR and I walked around the room asking for examples for each.
I began the discussion by reminding everyone that using Pinterest is not a strategy. So I remind you of the same. These are fun ideas for using Pinterest at work (and feeding the addiction), but they should be used as part of a larger marketing or communication strategy.
I now give you those 16 tips.
1. Think visually first. Duh. It's a site full of images. So, while I really do love Pinterest, if you can't tell your story visually, it's not the right place for you to spend time. An example we discussed yesterday is the Department of Transportation. While the group did come up with a few ideas its communications pro could use, all-in-all there isn't much exciting about photos of asphalt.
2. Avoid blatant promotion. We like to see a nice balance between your own boards and boards that highlight others. For instance, for our client Frank and Eileen, we have boards for its women's and men's shirts, but we also have inspiration boards.
3. Provide visual customer stories. We're storytellers, which means we also need to know how to tell our story visually. The Chicago Bears do a nice job of this because the team not only gives you things to buy (clothes, merchandise), but also it tells a story of its history through photos.
4. Pin interesting things happening in your industry. And invite others to contribute to that board. I am a contributor to a social media board and also to Meta Pinterest – Insights & Resources. This enables you to keep up on trends, statistics, and resources without doing all of the work yourself.
5. Think about your events, publicity stunts, and news conferences. About 10 years ago, I was in New Orleans for the first time. We were launching Over 'n Out Fire Ant Killer. In order to tell a story and drive interest from TV stations, we created a New Orleans style funeral, complete with a singing minister and mourners, for the fire ant. I did a search and found some images so I may still pin them—10 years later!
6. Pin videos. Most people do not know this, but you can pin videos. I started a Facebook question of the week board, just to see what would happen to views if I did. Turns out, a good number of people (in the top 10) come to our YouTube channel from Pinterest.
7. Put the "pin it" button on all of your Web properties. I need to take this advice myself. I use Chrome so I have the "pin it" bookmarklet in my toolbar. Because it's so easily accessible for me, I forget not everyone has the same. Just do it.
8. Share articles, stories, and blog posts. Even though it's a little bit self-serving, pinning articles, stories, and blog posts about your company also helps the person who wrote it. You get to highlight some of the stuff others are saying about you, and they get the benefit of increased traffic. Whole Foods does a nice job with this with its Favorite Books board.
9. Ask employees to create boards. Just like you want employees involved in your other social networks, ask them to create boards on the business page that showcase their talents, hobbies, and families (if they're so inclined). Just make sure you have a couple of sentences in your social media policy about what's cool and what's not on Pinterest.
10. Pin blogs and websites you admire. I'm going to use Frank and Eileen as the example here again because I think my team does a nice job with this. They've pinned bloggers they love, based on the industry. So, for instance, they don't have technology or social media bloggers pinned. They've pinned only fashion and clothing bloggers.
11. Share best practices. I do this for my speaking engagements. Anytime I read something, or hear someone speak, and think, "Ah ha! I need to include that in a presentation," I pin it. You can do the same for best practices you'd like to incorporate into your business world.
12. Pin stuff from key journalists. This really goes hand-in-hand with tips eight and 10, but you can separate bloggers from journalists. The nice thing about pinning the work the reporters in your industry do, they can see who is driving traffic to their sites and so begins a relationship.
13. Take advantage of trade shows and conferences. Just back from Counselor's Academy, Martin Waxman introduced Sharypic to the group, which is a photo sharing site for conferences. I'd like to see a mash-up of Sharypic and Pinterest for PR pros. The conference will use Sharypic to combine all of the photos everyone at the conference tweets and you'll pin the ones important to your boards.
14. Change descriptions with search engine optimization in mind. This one drives me crazy. How often do you see a photo on Pinterest with the caption, "This is so cool!" What the heck is it?! People don't search, "This is so cool!" They search, "Extra kitchen storage." It's easy to change the description. Make sure you do it so what you're pinning is easily found.
15. Make sure links work. There is nothing more frustrating (on Pinterest, at least) than clicking on an image to buy it or a to make it and not finding the URL that has more information. If you're pinning things that are going to drive back to your website or blog, make sure the links work.
16. Measure your efforts. One more example from Frank and Eileen, because I have easy access to its analytics. In April, Pinterest was its No. 8 driver of traffic, which represents 3 percent new visitors. Of that 3 percent, 83 percent bought a shirt, representing $2,670 in revenue. Not too shabby for a few images on a cool new social network.
So there you have it. A nice big list of things you can do on Pinterest.
What else would you add?
Gini Dietrich is founder and CEO of Arment Dietrich. This post originally ran on Spin Sucks.
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He's probably the one guy out there more than any other who would satisfy virtually everyone in the Republican galaxy. As Matt Lewis put it:
To repeat: Bobby Jindal is the safest pick that is exciting, and the most exciting pick that is safe.— Matt K. Lewis (@mattklewis) August 9, 2012
Beat this bio: Son of immigrants, Oxford University/Rhodes scholar, headed La. Dept. of Health and Hospitals, Congressman, Governor.— Matt K. Lewis (@mattklewis) August 9, 2012T-Paw is "meh," Portman is a Bush guy, Ryan is an invitation to Mediscaring — but what's Jindal's big liability? He's smart as a whip, respected by grassroots conservatives and righty intellectuals, has had plenty of executive experience, brings youth and racial/geographic diversity to the ticket, and on and on and on. The only arguments against him are that he endorsed Perry in the primary, gave a flat response to the State of the Union a few years ago, and once wrote about an exorcism he witnessed decades ago. So what?
Bobby Jindal for VP?
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His support of Perry must have been a regional thing huh?ReplyDelete
The VP slot is perfect for Jindal, and Jindal is perfect for the VP slot. He needs a bit more seasoning at an even higher level before tackling the presidency so it's a good spot for him to grow (as much as the VP can be something other than just window dressing). He's also solid conservative pick, smart, critical of Obama and enough of a contrast to Romney's RINO-ness to make the ticket look conservative enough to be palatable to those of us on the right. Who knows, he may be able to add some luster to the blandness of the Romney campaign. He's certainly capable of that.ReplyDeleteReplies
History has shown the VP slot is not necessarily the best jumping off point to the presidency. And should Romney pick Jindal to be his Veep, and should Romney beat Obama, and should Romney have a dismal record as President (which is more likely than not) I suspect Jindal will have wished he passed on the offer. Assuming of course he gets the slot.Delete
Just playing devils advocate.
Valid points, pretty much moot now.Delete
Rational Nation: While you're right about the V.P. slot, the same is true of those who came straight out of the federal legislatures. Kennedy and Obama seem to have beaten the odds. Johnson of course had been a senator, but we all know how he assumed the presidency. Former Governors seem to be the best prepared due to their actual executive experience and their status as non Washington insiders tends to help with more skeptical voters. I think Jindal would make a fine VP and a great President too.ReplyDeleteReplies
You are certainly right about Jindal would be a fine VP and President. I just have a hunch, and in my not so humble opinion 2016 or 2020, depending on how 2012 turns out may be his best option. Just go for the Gold. Besides, the VP slot really isn't worth a warm bucket of spit, to crib someone whose name I have forgotten.Delete
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2 New Ways to Increase Your Volunteer Management Expertise
Our brand new 2012 Learning Center calendar has debuted on our site – which means registration is open for all of our great volunteer management webinar topics!
In addition to revealing new dates for existing trainings, we've also been hard at work using your feedback to develop new webinar topics. Our priority was to find new ways to pass our volunteer management expertise, and the expertise of our member nonprofits, on to you.
Keep an eye out over the next couple of weeks for some more info on a new, forum-style webinar we'll be hosting, inviting some of our audience voices in to share their expertise on a particular topic. But in the meantime, here are the two brand new titles we're so excited to be sharing with you:
Creating a Comprehensive and Engaging Volunteer Training Program
What do you volunteers need to know to be successful? This webinar will start with the basics and help you understand how to determine what information you should be sharing with your volunteers, and how that can be used to create a curriculum. We'll then discuss how to present this information in a variety of ways using different delivery methods that appeal to adult learners. Assessing what your volunteers have learned, and creating ongoing training and professional development training for your volunteers will also be covered.
Debuts on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Register now!
Walking the Walk: Engage Volunteers in your Volunteer Engagement Program
Are you modeling the volunteer engagement you want for your organization in your own program? Stop just talking the talk and start walking the walk! Learn how to effectively delegate volunteer engagement and management work to volunteers so you have the opportunity to "think bigger." We'll discuss evaluating your program for volunteer engagement, determining how best to use volunteers in this program, creating a communication plan, screening and training volunteers to be an important part of your volunteer recruiting, retention and recognition plans. Sample VolunteerMatch listings and position descriptions for key positions will be provided.
Debuts on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Register now!
We hope you're as excited as we are about these new additions to our calendar, and we look forward to seeing you on a webinar in 2012!


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A career as a juvenile probation counselor is both rewarding and can have great benefits. Those that decide to choose this career path will find that there are a plethora of options available to them once they have procured their bachelor's degree and have underwent the proper training. If working with troubled teens or adolescents seems like a career fit for you, this may be the best career option available.
Educational Requirements
A juvenile probation counselor will need the same training as a probation officer. This training consists of a bachelor's degree (1) in human services and employee-specific requirements. Many employers will require that their potential employees take a written and oral exam. Furthermore, a physiological exam must be passed in most cases.
Counselors may also be required to receive licensing or a certification in their respective states. This differs greatly from one state to the next, with many requiring supervision during an internship as well as a master's degree. This information is accessible from a local college or career advisor that will tell you what your state requires.
Work Environment
A juvenile probation officer will be working with juveniles that have broken laws and ended up in juvenile detention (4). This is typically an environment that can be rather stressful and dangerous depending on those that the counselor works with. There is a high risk of violence and being able to communicate openly and honestly will be essential.
Salary and Career Outlook
The salary in this field has a media pay of $48,000 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average pay per hour is over $23, however, the field is one that is shrinking with forecasts (4) not being favorable for those that are just entering into the field. While there are currently over 90,000 jobs in the field, the outlook going into 2022 sees 900 less jobs available resulting in a one percent decrease in overall job opportunities.
Those seeking to start a career as a juvenile probation counselor will need to ensure that they really choose their career path wisely. While those that work in the field are happy with their career, many of them are sometimes stressed because of the environment that they work in. Furthermore, there is a lower than average outlook for future job growth in the field. As stated previously, this is a shrinking career field which means finding a job in the coming years will require a good deal of persistence and hard work.
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1) http://www.innerbody.com/careers-in-health/how-to-become-a-juvenile-counselor.html
2) http://www.howdoibecomea.net/juvenile-probation-officer/
3) http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/juvenile-probation-officer/best-juvenile-probation-officer-qualifications-training/t25044
4) http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Community-and-Social-Service/Probation-officers-and-correctional-treatment-specialists.htm


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Some of the ladies in our retreat group are doing our own "Wool Crazy" pincushion Round Robin. I'm sure you've seen these all around blogland in the last few months. The round robin will go for about 4 months, then we'll have a "big reveal" at retreat in May. Here is my base...we each added one element to sort of set the tone for our pincushion. I'm hoping mine will have a
winter-y feel...like a snowy mountain night with pine trees, cardinals, snowmen, etc., but I know whatever the ladies add will be perfect! We'll all have to wait until May to see the progress!
Can you guess what this is? Believe it or not, that little basket has 386 HSTs for the RRCB Mystery! I'm using the Triangulations 2.0 program and it is working out very nicely! Only 214 more HST to go! :)
This last picture I just thought was pretty enough to share. This was taken Monday night after all the snow craziness had calmed down...I looked out my sewing room window to see this beautiful sky. Isn't it awesome?
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Hello grumplings, how's it is hanging? Yes? Good! No!
I have been thinking about my blog a lot the last few days. Been missing it really. Missing the little community of cool-ass bloggers, and their cool-ass blogs that I usually spent my mornings reading. I miss rambling in broken english and mortifyingly poor grammar. I miss telling you all about the latest food ingested and outgested. The only cure for this kinda blues is to write a blog!
Today is a wet sort of cold that gets into your bones, so we are curdled away inside like squirrels. There is a steady shower of rain that every so often turns to snow and then back to rain again. We have a more temperate little mini climate in Gabarus, and the rest of the island is having a fun-time blizzard today so no complaints here. CB has a fire roaring away, and we're spending the morning in the kitchen cooking together and watching all the Harry Potter movies. We started last night and have just finished the second one. Its a good background movie on such a Novembery day. I forgot how dark they were, Harry P just straight up murdered some guy. And then got awarded school points for it. Wtf…
Life is pretty great right now, but one of the top 5 best things has got to be visiting the library regularly. Libraries are the best places on earth. Last month we took out books on compost, solariums, gunsmithing and the first volume of Hellboy. FOR FREE. FOR NO MONEY! It feels like stealing. And stealing feels exhilarating like driving a race car. And driving a race car feels awesome like doing cool drugs. And doing cool drugs feels like visiting the library. I like to get high, on imagination.
This month I grabbed Mastering the art of French Cooking by Julia Child, an ancient old book of Nova Scotian cooking and a book about Scottish baking. We haven't gone grocery shopping in a while so the Scottish baking book is great, every recipe only has about 5 ingredients, one of which is usually oatmeal. And we never run out of oatmeal…
The first recipe Ive baked from the book is for "sour skons", to use of the last of the sour cream in the house. This recipe originated in Orkney in the late 1700's.
200g flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
25g medium oatmeal
1/2 tsp caraway seeds
142ml sour cream
2 tbsp milk
Mix into a soft dough, pat into a 1″ thick round and cut into 6.
Bake at 425F for 15 minutes.
I have to admit, I did not put the caraway in these. Instead I added nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon because I wanted a vehicle on which to shovel tablespoons of apply jelly into my face. And caraway.. I dunno. But I think that would be nice with cheese maybe! Like a fine aged Cheezwhiz perhaps. This recipe took, I shit you not, 17 minutes from when I stood my lazy butt up to when I was eating a softy warm scone. It was super light, with a fluffy texture and I liked the addition of a little oatmeal. They tasted, however, like the 1700s. I'd make these again but probably add a bit of sugar and maybe a pinch more salt to balance it out.
Sweetpea was hoping I would hate them and dump them all into her dog bowl in a fit of disappointment and rage. Instead I just ate three, covered in jelly. Actually I put mayonnaise on one. Don't you dare judge me!
This spider has turned my window plants into his very own apartment complex. I like him, he can stay. I haven't seen a single fruit fly since he moved in.
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April 10, 2015
Farm to School We are so fortunate to have an amazing Farm to School program. During the March lesson, our students made their own pink bean and beet dip and tasted pickled beets. With a mortar and pestle, they mashed ingredients and then enjoyed the dip with carrot sticks. They also learned about how people can and use root cellars to extend harvests.
In the fall we were awarded a $2,000 grant from the Vermont Rural Partnership to start a school-wide composting program. We want this project to be student driven and have enlisted our 4th grade Student Leadership Team to help. A few weeks ago, we took the SLT to meet Karl Hammer, owner and operator of Vermont Compost. The kids learned a lot of good information and they are preparing a special presentation for the school.
At Monday's Community Meeting we unveiled our new equipment—compost buckets, a briefcase scale, and a large garden cart.
Mrs. Shatney spoke to our students about physical and chemical reactions and how they relate to composting.
Yesterday, Janet from Crossroads Farm spent an hour talking to our students about the process of planting seeds. Our students were very eager to learn and ask questions about the process. The best part of the assembly came when students got their hands dirty and planted the seeds that will eventually grow in our garden beds. Thanks to a $250 grant from Vital Communities, all of our planting seeds and tools are paid for. Thank you to everyone involved in making this amazing program so successful!
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Just a half hour drive away from the hotel is the Head of Steam, Darlington Railway Museum which is on the 1825 route of the original Stockton and Darlington Railway. On site are many 1830s heritage buildings that can be explored. Exhibits include George Stephenson's Locomotion No. 1. The museum is also a dedicated research centre with an extensive collection of photographs and books. More information about admission fees and exhibits can be found on their website.
Judges Country House Hotel
Yarm, Yorkshire
Judges Country House Hotel was built on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors in 1881 as a family residence. In the 1970s the building was transformed into a country lodging for circuit court judges – hence the name.
The carefully restored house, replete with glossy Victorian woodwork, has a comfortable, clubby atmosphere that is known to play havoc with guests' short-stay plans! Adding to its charm are the lovely gardens, with their sunny terraces, Victorian walled garden where fruit and vegetables are grown for the kitchens, and extensive woodland walkways.
Judges Country House Hotel is a delightful getaway for families, couples and business travellers. Hotel bedrooms come equipped with free internet access and MP3 docks. Judges Country House Hotel is a terrific base for exploring the Yorkshire Moors, visiting the ancient abbeys of Rosedale and Rievaulx or Mount Grace Priory, as well as the coast at Whitby. Fossil-hunting is a must, and Captain Cook is celebrated with his own museum and monument.
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Check-in at 2:00pm
Check-out at 11:00am
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Roll out beds and cots available on request.
Hotel Facilities
Room Facilities
Room facilities include bathrobes mini-bars,free broadband Wi-Fi, hair-dryers, beverage tray with home-made biscuits, CD players (on request), Jacuzzi bath tubs in selected rooms only, shoe shining, business centre, satellite television amenities kit, Egyptian linens and down duvets, Mp3 dock, ironing boards, desk, 24-hour valet service, exclusive bath amenities. Hotel facilities: Concierge desk, fitness facilities, self-parking valet parking, large conference rooms, business centre, fax machine, audio-visual equipment, porter/bellhop, 24-hour front desk, safe-deposit box at front desk, multilingual staff, wheelchair accessible.
Golfing nearby, running track/path nearby, horse riding/rental nearby, fishing nearby, playground nearby.
The Conservatory Restaurant
A more informal experience that offers the highest quality of service and food to be found anywhere in the area. The Dom Perignon Room offers private dining for up to 8 guests in the wine cellar which is home to 500 bins. Enjoy your own private tasting menu or something of the other house menus. We can also offer wine tasting. Award-winning Head Chef Matthew Roath and his team take much time and trouble to source the very best in fresh local produce with game, fish and prime cuts of meats featuring on our menus.
Dress Code
Restaurant Opening Times
Monday to Sunday, 12:00-2:00pm and 7:00-10:00pm.
The Lounge Bar
The Lounge is a favourite room of many guests, where you can sink into the plump-cushioned armchairs and relax in front of a roaring fire. As well as beverages, light meals are served throughout the day, as well as full afternoon tea.
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Max Capacity: 38
Cost per night: £25,000
Min cost per person: n/a
Guide price: Double room for two persons per night including full breakfast and VAT from £130 – £220.
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Winter Special Offer
On selected nights during Winter we are setting aside a limited number of rooms each day on some really special rates.
Prices start from £125 bed and breakfast or from £190 including dinner. Rates are per room per night, based on two guests sharing and include a bottle of bubbly per booking on arrival!
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Bubbly Bygone Breakaway Package
Enjoy our Bubbly Bygone Breakaway Package with two nights accommodation of your choice…
Rates start from £235 per person in a standard room for two nights include accommodation, dinner from the inclusive menu, full English breakfast, afternoon-tea on one day, 'bubbly' and chocolates in your room upon arrival. The breaks also include a fruit platter, first class room amenities, mountain bikes, croquet and the gym. Stay the additional Sunday night for only £77.50 per person, dinner from the inclusive menu, bed and breakfast
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Cook With The Professionals in Yorkshire
Enjoy cooking with Professional Chefs in Yorkshire…
Enjoy a day working alongside professional chefs in our hotel restaurant. A maximum of two people at one time can don chef's whites and become part of the kitchen team, gaining one-to-one experience in all areas of food preparation, cooking and presentation.
Available midweek year-round, the cost of £155 per person includes a light lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and an overnight stay with breakfast
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Prices start from £125 bed and breakfast or from £190 including dinner. Rates are per room per night, based on two guests sharing and include a bottle of bubbly per booking on arrival!
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By Road
Judges is located just a mile and a half from the A19. At the A67 junction, follow the Yarm Road and you will find Judges clearly visible on the left-hand side.
By Air
Teesside Airport (MME): 10 minutes.
Attractions Near Judges Country House Hotel
Yorkshire's HMS Endeavour
Also known as HM Bark Endeavour, the HMS Endeavour is the only full-size replica of the Captain James Cook in the Northern hemisphere and one of only two such vessels in the world. Once aboard it's possible to get guided tours from the knowledgeable staff who can give you a feel for what sea life was like in the 18th Century. Souvenirs are available to buy from the shop as a memento of your visit.
Yorkshire's Castle Howard
Yorkshire's finest historic house and estate and home to the Howard family for over 300 years is Castle Howard. Much more than a visitor attraction, it's a thriving rural estate with traditional farming and forestry enterprises within it. Set within 1,000 acres of beautiful landscape in the Howardian Hills, the 18th century dwelling is a great day out for all the family. The estate is just under an hour from the hotel if you head north on the A19.
Weddings at Judges Country House Hotel
Judges Country House Hotel, rated as being one of the very best hotels and restaurants in the UK and Ireland, is the pre-eminent wedding venue in the North-East; the perfect location for your wedding.
Need to know
Facilities & Features
With its welcoming atmosphere, twenty-one beautiful guest rooms, the unique Courtyard Suite, thirty-one acres of idyllic, landscaped gardens and woodlands, graceful lawns that sweep down from the Hall's sunny terraces to the tiny river, meandering across the estate via waterfalls and under ornate bridges, Judges offers a truly memorable setting for your wedding.
For your very special day, be it a small intimate gathering or a large wedding, we have the setting, the history and the magic to ensure a truly memorable occasion.
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Civil Ceremonies
Judges Country House Hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies.
Planning Services
Planning services are available.
Meetings at Judges Country House Hotel
Day delegate rate: from £39.50 to £49.50
24-hour delegate rate: from £210
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I assisted with an article on plus size fashion with Jones Magazine. The article talks about everything from fabrics to what staple pieces to have. Some of the information I gave can even serve as a mini - preview to some of the information in my book. The name of the article is Go Figure.
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On Wednesday 18th February, PCC's Head of Highways and Construction, Darren Thomas and assistant engineer, Emyr Williams, addressed a packed Solva Memorial Hall regarding the future of Newgale's pebble bank.
A Shore Line Management Plan has revealed significant change in the stability of this section of coastline due to climate change.
PCC's current management / maintenance approach – to realign the pebble bank – will eventually become impossible.
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AAA Seeks Professional Fellow
The American Anthropological Association (AAA) is seeking to bring a post doc anthropologist on staff to lead its academic and practicing relations program. This is a two-year fellowship that will provide an opportunity for an anthropologist to work with AAA leadership and staff to conduct research, identify and develop new programs and services for members. … Continue reading AAA Seeks Professional Fellow


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Plumbing can be a complicated topic. If the sounds like a total hassle, read this article and see how easy it can be to do your own plumbing.
Do not pay anything until the problem is fixed. A plumber might ask you for part of the money before starting the job but you should never pay more than half. This ensures that the plumber will not abandon the job midway, and will also care about the quality of their work more.
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Team Value1 $1.2 bil
are owned by Robert Kraft (Net Worth: $1.3 billion),
who bought them in 1994
for $172 mil.
Player-costs-to-win ratio8 186
2006 Coach Bill Belichick
Sport: Portion of franchise's value attributable to revenue shared among all teams. Market: Portion of franchise's value attributable to its city and market size. Stadium: Portion of franchise's value attributable to its stadium. Brand Management: Portion of franchise's value attributable to the management of its brand.
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The Patriots are consistently one of the NFL's most profitable and valuable franchises thanks to revenue rich Gillette Stadium. The 87 luxury suites and 6,000 club seats generate $40 million a year for owner Robert Kraft. The Pats have won 70 regular season games over the past six years, more than any other franchise. Oh yeah, they also took home three Lombardi trophies during that time.
Major corporate sponsors are Bank of America (nyse: BAC), PepsiCo's Gatorade (nyse: PEP), McDonald's (nyse: MCD), Fidelity Investments, Anheuser-Busch (nyse: BUD). Naming rights sponsor is Procter & Gamble's Gillette (nyse: PG).
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Facility InformationGillette Stadium
Owner: team
Year Opened: 2002
Capacity: 68,756
Cost To Build: $325 mil
Concessionaire: In-house
Average Ticket Price: $91
Revenue and operating income are for 2006 season and net of revenue and stadium debt service.
1Value of team based on current stadium deal (unless new stadium is pending) without deduction for debt (other than stadium debt).
2Current team value compared with latest transaction price.
3Includes stadium debt.
4Net of stadium revenues used for debt payments.
5Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
6Includes benefits and bonuses.
7Includes club seats.
8Compares the number of wins per player payroll relative to the rest of the NFL. Postseason wins count twice as much as regular season wins. A score of 120 means that the team achieved 20% more victories per dollar of payroll compared with the league average.
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2019-20 Scottish Fencing Pathways Squad
Applications are now OPEN for the 2019-20 Scottish Fencing Pathways Squad. To join, please follow this link - CLICK HERE TO JOIN!
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Vacancy - Lead Weapons Coach x3 (Foil/Sabre/Epee) - 2019-20 Scottish Fencing Pathways Squad.
Scottish Fencing are recruiting 3 x Lead Weapons Coaches to work with our 2019-20 Pathways Squad.
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2019 Youth Home Nations
The next Youth Home Nations is in Dublin 29 and 30 June. This is a big shout out to our squad of fencers on their selection to fence for Scotland. The individual event is on the Saturday and the team event is Sunday. Good luck to all!
Men's Epee
Calum McGhee
Isaac McKerr
Oran McKenna
Dylan Morrison
Men's Foil
Jaimie Cook
Rhys Barbour
Angus Crawford
Dylan Roberts
Nye Ulferts-kilpatrick
Men's Sabre
Rory Morrison
Sam Freeman
2019 Youth Home Nations
Scottish Fencing is delighted to confirm we are sending a team to compete in the Youth Five Nations in Ireland on the weekend of June 29/30.
After some direct consultation with the top 6 rankings in each weapon, enough interest was lodged that allows us to send a highly competitive team across most weapon disciplines.
Ross Morrison, Scottish Fencing Director of Development & Safeguarding was delighted to accept the invite for Scottish Fencing from Irish Fencing whilst acting as Scottish Fencing Liaison Officer for the event.
2019 CW squad announced
The 2019 Challenge Wratislavia squad is below, congratulations to all selected. We are keeping the training as Sunday 17 February, venue confirmed as Woodmill High School 10am - 4pm. Please bring fencing kit, packed lunch (plenty of water/fluids) and a note book and pen!
Likewise, if your name is not on the list below and you think it should be please contact the office no later than Monday 18 February. Thanks,
2019 Selection for European Cadet and Junior Championships
Scottish fencing is delighted to congratulate the young Scots who have won places in the Great Britain teams for the European Cadet and Junior Championships, and to thank the coaches and families who have helped them do so. The following have been selected to compete in Foggia in Italy, between 21 February and 3 March:
Mens Epee - Isaac McKerr
Womens Epee - Rachael Lever
Mens Sabre - Rory McLellan, Sam Freeman
Womens Sabre - Elsie Llewellyn
2019 Challenge Wratislavia Selection
Congratulations to the following fencers for their selection to represent Scotland at the 2019 Challenge Wratislavia tournament in March.
U15s Boys Foil
Jamie Cook
Nye Ulferis Kilpatrick
U13s Boys Foil
Callum Penman
David Kelly
Joseph Cox
U15s Girls Foil:
Ellen Buckley
Milenka Zadora
U13s Girls Foil:
Zoe Wagstaff
Ann-Emma Hu
Caroline Schmautz
U15s Boys Epee
Callum McGhee
Archie Tyler
2019 SYCs – a quick update from SF HQ
Last year running four six-weapon events across one weekend was a considerable effort and only just manageable. Any oversubscription of entries for example or equipment failures could have made the event run late. This prompted the events director to consider how to reduce the overall number of events.
Given we have an extremely busy weekend Scotland-wide for fencing on February 2nd/3rd and athletes keen to participate at more than one event in more than one location it is critical for us to maintain a lean championships.
2019 BYC qualifiers
To qualify for the British Youth Championships in May you need to enter a regional qualifier. Even if you have an automatic bye you still need to enter via your Region.
Below are links to the regional qualifiers and/or who you need to contact if you are interested in competing. If there is enough interest the regional organisers will arrange a qualifiying competition which is why you need to be in touch by mid January to give them time to make any arrangements.
2019 AGM and election of directors
Scottish Fencing uses members' e-mail addresses for various purposes including team selection, information about grant applications, and importantly at the moment, the election of directors.
Would all members please make sure that the e-mail address listed on the Sport80 website is current and refers to an account which is checked routinely. Otherwise, important messages may be delayed or not received at all.


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Virtual Reality has become a recurring theme throughout 2016 already, and we've not finished February yet. During CES 2016, Oculus made waves by putting up the Rift for pre-order, and HTC, with their partner, Valve, will be doing the same for the Vive before the month is over. They're not the only people to get involved in VR however, as LG announced a new, lighter headset over the weekend, while Alcatel took a more conservative approach (pictured above). It seems like there's no shortage of VR hardware out there these days, and firms like LG and Samsung are even producing small cameras capable of creating the content. To hit the mainstream however, big broadcasting names will be required to make people see the platform has genuine potential, and that's just what IM360 and ABC's Good Morning America hope to achieve.
Come Tuesday, February 23rd, Good Morning America will be broadcasting a Virtual Reality report at the same time as the standard broadcast is live on ABC. The broadcast will be from 7:00 AM EST to 9:00 AM EST, and people will be able to immerse themselves in the report by downloading the IM360 app from the Play Store. The report, presented by Amy Robach, will come from the Crater Lands in Tanzania, as part of the show's GMA on Safari feature. This VR feature will give users the opportunity to view the Ngorongoro region like never before, and will presumably highlight one of VR's biggest uses; education. Google has been using their affordable and flexible Cardboard virtual reality solution in classrooms for some time now, and while it seems to be just a trial at this point, it could become an effective teaching tool in the future.
Over the past year, virtual reality has gone from something that had us thinking it was the reserve of geeks and nerds the world over, to something that has genuine potential to entertain, educate and help people experience things they might not get a chance to. As we noted above, Android users can "tune in" so to speak to Tuesday's broadcast by downloading the IM360 app from the Play Store here.


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In a letter to Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Zeliang quoted media reports on the decision of the Centre to put up 69 marginal oil fields, which have been held by ONGC and OIL, but not been exploited, for competitive bidding.
"It appears from these reports that there are a few oil blocks located in Nagaland, which are included in this list of 69 oil fields to be opened for competitive bidding," he said.
The CM reminded the Union Minister that "the state has framed the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulations, 2012 and the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules-2012 in accordance with Article 371-A(1)(a) of the Constitution."
Under these Rules and Regulations, Zeliang said the Nagaland government has already invited Expressions of Interest from interested oil companies, and is in the process of allocating oil blocks in Nagaland.
In view of this, he said it is felt that opening up oil fields located within Nagaland for competitive bidding by the Centre was not appropriate.
Zeliang also said such a decision by the Centre would have an "adverse impact on the ongoing peace negotiations to resolve the Naga political issue, which is in an advanced stage now."
"It is understood that a clear definition of the subject matter relating to ownership of land and its resources in Nagaland is one of the key issues to be resolved in the Naga political dialogues," he added.


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My Journey of Blood
rybody. I will try not to make this like all the other stories in this so you won't be bored, but forgive me if I do. Anyway, I just got my eyebrow pierced last week, and it was quite an interesting experience. I spent like three months coming on to the BME and staring at pictures of othere eybrow rings to make sure that i absolutley wanted one. Of course there was much to consider, such as the reaction I would get from all the closed minded idiots at my dumb school, and of course I did get a pretty annoying reaction. It wasn't too bad, but im not someone that would be "cataogorized" as someone who would get anything pierced, so it was quite the shock. Anyway, I went on a Friday, which i think anyone who is considering getting thier brow pierced should do because it is REALLY delicate the few days after you first get it, and you probably don't want to go to school the day after you get it....(that is for all the high school kids who are reading this). Yeah, so, my best friend Vanessa came with me, and my mom too (who wasn't too crazy about the idea, but I refused to give it up for like three months, so she saw that i had considered all the bad things that could come from it, and she knew it was what I wanted. If you want to know if you want to know if it hurt, then the answer is not really, but it all determines on who you are. I happen to be a big bleeder (which i wasn't aware of until last friday..) so i bled a lot. But that isn't really that normal so don't let that scare you. But if you are under 18, make sure you go to a good place, not some sleezy gross place, because the after effects would definately not be worth it. So, I was pretty nervous when i went to the back of the store to get it done, but my friend Vanessa was there to make me laugh with her kooky ways! (She is one of the very few cool people at my school.) She was there to tell me it looked good, and give me the mirror to make sure I thought the marks were okay. Everyone at my stupid snobby little jack ass school gave me looks in the hallway and managed to make me feel stupid--(that is the one thing that they are good at). But i am trying not to give a shit because it is what I want and that is what is important. And if anyone does get one after reading this, just remember that is is no different from an earing, just a matter of a few inches. So if anyone gives you a hard time then tell them that. (Our society is retarted) But I really do love it, I find that I fit in much better at places like the mall and things like that. Cleaning it is starting to become somewhat of a hastle: twice a day with Dial Soap, and as many times a day with some piercing solution. And you also have to turn it around alot to prevent it from healing in one area. I thought that part would hurt. but when the ring is wet, it slides around pretty easy. (I know, Vanessa, I know.) If you play a sport and are involved in alot of physical activity, then you might not want to get it because you have to put a bandaid over it whenever you participate in any kind of physical activity. It can rip out really easily wich would really suck because you would have a big ugly scare there....Uuulhh, im grossing myself out. Anyway, i thought sleeping on it would be a problem, but it really isn't. After a few days, you are able to lay the ring flat down on your face and sleep on it. It's also fun to gross people out with it by like moving it around and stuff; some people can't handle that and I just have to take advantage. Oh--and just a little answer to something i was wondering about: Boys usually get it on the left and girls on the right. I didn't want to get it on the wrong side and have people thinking i am gay, I wouldn't want to send off the wrong signals. But I think that eyebrow piercing looks the best out of all other piercings and you should definately consider getting one. It's worth it. So if anyone has ANY questions at all, my email adress should be on here somewhere. I will answer your questions honestly, i promise.
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Located in Laghy in the Donegal County Region, this holiday home is 47 km from Sligo. The property is 11 km from Donegal and features views of the garden. A dishwasher and an oven can be found in the kitchen and there is a private bathroom.
Note: Map is an approximate indication ONLY. Please contact Holiday Home Rath Mountain for directions and precise location prior to your visit.


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We had a great experience with discoverephesus.com on our recent trip to Turkey. We toured Ephesus, Pergamum and Cappadocia on four different days. All days we were picked up on time with Mercedes van that was very comfortable. Our guiide was Tamer Artuğ for both of these tours. His knowledge of the sights was amazing, and she related it to us in an easy to understand manner. He clearly has a love of her nation's history and traditions and his enthusiasm was a real plus. He is a very pleasant companion for our journey. We even enjoyed the carpet factory stop. We thought we would not like it before we arrived and no pressure was applied to buy. The lunch was good. And finally, We all thanks to İsmail who arranged our all tour programmes from beggening to end. He is very Professional and care about his customers. We highly recommend this company.
We booked a Cappadocia tour through this company. The manager, Kadir İsmail Kuşcu, booked a 2 day tour for us including hot air ballooning at sunrise. They were very prompt with their service and Kadir İsmail Kuşcu could be reached anytime day or night in case of any problems. I recommend them highly and their prices are very resonable.
For history enthusiasts and people with an interest in archaeology this tour is a must see. The ruins here are absolutely incredible and well preserved. Our guide was fantastic and his knowledge was first rate. Kadir İsmail Kuşcu is also fantastic and he arranged our trip to Capadoccia.
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We were very politely greeted and by Ismail. He asked us where we wanted to go and what we wanted to do. We let him know then he had everything we wanted planned out and set up completely for us. They are really really fast and always reply quickly, so they re really good at this job...
Transportation for the whole 9 day trip to everywhere we were going, tours at every stop, accommodations, and meals except for dinner were all included. The only thing we had to do was wake up and walk outside of our hostel/guest house about 5 meters to the bus on time, other than that everything was done for us.
But the best part about going through Discover Ephesus Travel was the price, everyone that went on the same tours, stayed at the same places, etc. paid double if not more that what we paid. We got such a good deal that it was almost unbelievable what other people paid.
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Met Ismail Kuscu, one of the best people that will enlighten you where u're having with problems about your tours and all. Recently went for the Ephesus tours with his company and it was a great knowledge for me and my wife. His tour guide Tarme was the best explain the historical in details and the way of his delivery was crystal clear with lots of passion. During the our tours 3 guests was stranded coz their guides left them. The beauty is Tarme went to great extend in having the guests joining is in our group tour and Ismail Kuscu was a great help for driving the around as our bus is already full. This i see is the best of people who have great passion in their profession. Thumbs up for these 2 guys. I'll rate them 10/10 as the go out all extend to help anyone even though the guest is not from the same grp. Personally im very satisfied and would recommend anyone who comes to selcuk for tours must go to Alaturka Selcuk and ask for Ismail Kuscu the operation manager. He will help and assist you in regardless of the day and time. Hope u guys out there will support him when tou're in Selcuk. I really enjoy my stay and my next stop is Cappadoccia and i've made my booking with ismail. Thanks guys all the best
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Nearly all eyes, in the media at least, are on the High Court, and there is no shortage of speculation as to when the ruling will come down and how the justices' decision could impact the future of the health-care industry. It's not just health-care insurers, hospitals and pharmaceutical companies that could be impacted by a potential change to or a complete strike-down of the law, the Supreme Court ruling will also impact the new generation of tech companies that are fundamentally changing how we think about health care.
If the Supreme Court does not strike down the law, the clear winners will be the tech innovators. These individuals are among those at the forefront of navigating the nation's complex health-care system. Call this The Health care IT Scenario. It's one in which VCs shift their attention to companies that help health-care providers slash costs, digitize their medical records and streamline the payment process to insurers.
Take, for example, Castlight, a Silicon Valley company that just raised a $100 million round of venture capital — one of the largest deals in the history of health-care IT. The goal of Castlight is to bring transparency to health-care costs by making it possible for employees to compare the cost and quality of a wide range of tests and procedures.
On the other hand, if the Supreme Court strikes down all or parts of the Affordable Care Act, there would be an opening for Mitt Romney's health-care vision to take root. As Romney outlined in a campaign speech Tuesday, he would use private sector tactics to transform health care into a "consumer market" much like the tire, automobile or air filter markets. That vision may not sound sexy (It's time to rotate the tires, dear!). But it hints that the future of health-care innovation might shift to low-cost, high-quality medical devices that help us maintain good health and diagnose diseases and disorders. In their book "Abundance: The Future is Better Than You Think", Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler outline some of the "zero-cost diagnostics" that are reducing the cost of complex hospital tests to a couple of bucks.
There is another way, though, in which the health-care innovation landscape could stand to change, and it is potentially even more compelling: The tighter coupling of health care and mobile technology. Sometimes referred to as "mobile health" (mHealth), this third way requires thinking of health care as something that does not occur in a hospital environment, but as something that occurs in the palm of your hand via Web-enabled devices.
The mHealth movement, from a global perspective, is one of the most exciting trends in the health-care space for its ability to bring health-care coverage to people who previously did not have it. It has even resulted in a $10 million prize competition to develop the first medical tricorder. As areas like artificial intelligence heat up and as mobile operating systems become increasingly powerful, it's easy to imagine a future in which the capabilities of IBM's Watson are available as a diagnostic medical app, iPhones are transformed into medical devices such as ECGs, and medical data can be transmitted to doctors in real-time from digital devices hooked to your body.
Here's hoping that the Supreme Court ruling does not impact the ability of Internet innovators who are fundamentally transforming how we think about medicine to continue with their groundbreaking new ideas. Faced with the prospect of health care as a "big, government-managed utility" or as a neighborhood tire and automobile parts shop, I'll take my chances with the innovators of Silicon Valley.
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IG is still working the report. But a lot more news has been breaking lately like how Strok and Comey lied about the Clinton emails on Weiners wifes laptop.
IG Report: Peter Strzok Statements About Weiner/Abedin Laptop Conflict With FBI Claims About Weiner/Abedin Laptop
Now we find (despite Comey's assurances) that the Chinese probably have a copy of every email sent/received and that the FBI knew!
- The FBI wont disclose whether it met with senior officials of the Intelligence Community Inspector General.
- TheDCNF confirmed that the ICIG briefed top bureau officials on three separate occasions to warn the FBI of an anomaly they found in 30,000 in-bound and outgoing emails.
- The anomaly showed a code embedded in Clintons server was producing in real time a courtesy copy to a third party.
The FBI refuses to disclose whether or not it met with senior members of the Intelligence Community Inspector General on the subject of foreign intrusion of former Secretary Hillary Clintons private server.
An FBI spokeswoman refused to confirm if Intelligence Community Inspector General (ICIG) officials including Frank Rucker, its chief investigator briefed top bureau officials about evidence of penetration of Clintons private server by a Chinese government intelligence operation. We have no comment, she told The Daily Caller News Foundation.
Earlier Wednesday, an FBI spokesman released what appeared to be a categorical statement about the Clinton server: The FBI has not found any evidence the servers were compromised, the FBI stated.
The statement does not address a central aspect of TheDCNFs reporting, which was that the ICIG briefed top bureau officials on three separate occasions to warn the FBI of an anomaly they found in 30,000 in-bound and outgoing emails. The report is based on an intelligence official with direct knowledge of the matter. The anomaly showed a code embedded in Clintons server was producing in real time a courtesy copy to a third party.
The third party was a Chinese state-owned company based in Northern Virginia just outside of Washington, D.C., and was part of an ongoing Chinese government intelligence operation, according to two separate sources with direct knowledge of the matter.
According to one source, the last ICIG briefing was held in June 2016 about a month before former FBI Director James Comey stated that he did not recommend any indictment of Clinton for mishandling classified materials.
Comey in that widely reported July 5, 2016 press conference stated he did not find direct evidence that Clintons email domain was successfully hacked.
He added, we assess that we would be unlikely to see such direct evidence and that, We do assess that hostile actors gained access to the private commercial e-mail accounts of people with whom Secretary Clinton was in regular contact from her personal account.
Given that combination of factors, we assess it is possible that hostile actors gained access to Secretary Clintons personal e-mail account, Comey told reporters at the news conference.
Before the FBIs statement, Presidential Donald Trump tweeted on the subject. The president posted his first tweet on the subject on Tuesday night:
Report just out: China hacked Hillary Clintons private Email Server. Are they sure it wasnt Russia (just kidding!)? What are the odds that the FBI and DOJ are right on top of this? Actually, a very big story. Much classified information!A second tweet was early Wednesday morning:
Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 29, 2018
Hillary Clintons Emails, many of which are Classified Information, got hacked by China. Next move better be by the FBI & DOJ or, after all of their other missteps (Comey, McCabe, Strzok, Page, Ohr, FISA, Dirty Dossier etc.), their credibility will be forever gone!Rep. Louie Gohmert, the Texas Republican who originally disclosed the ICIG had discovered a foreign government breach of Clintons server, dismissed the FBI statement that the bureau had not found any evidence her server had been compromised.
Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 29, 2018
It was the Obama-appointed Intelligence Community Inspector General that discovered the breach. It was not the FBI that found it, so their statement was technically correct, but very deceptive in its omission, the congressman said in a statement Wednesday.
To bolster the bureaus statement, the FBI spokeswoman referred TheDCNF to the June 2018 Justice Department Inspector General report that addressed the prospect of a foreign intruder.
That report, however, is less than definitive. Michael Horowitz, the Justice Department IG, noted an intrusion by foreign intelligence services was possible.
The FBI investigation successfully determined classified information was improperly stored and transmitted on Clintons email server, and classified information was compromised by unauthorized individuals, to include foreign governments or intelligence services, via cyber intrusion or other means [referring to compromises of email accounts associated with certain individuals who communicated with Clintons server, such as SidneyBlumenthal], the IG concluded.
The report also indicated there were limitations of a forensic investigation which was carried out in 2017 by the Boston FBI Field Offices Inspection Division, stating, the structure of the investigation and treatment of the investigation as a traditional espionage matter rather than a criminal investigation significantly hindered the ability of the investigative team to obtain full, accurate and timely information.
Another FBI forensic agent told the Justice Department inspector general, he felt fairly confident there wasnt an intrusion.
This post was updated to include a quote from Gohmert.
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Okay...so I totally stole that title but who cares?
I hadn't posted about the swaps I had received because our computer was misbehavin' but now I can.
First of all, I got this cute ladybug from Wanda along with some felt and cute buttons. Then the next day, I received a fun, squishy toadstool from Nicole .
Then Jennifer sent me this fabulous BOX 'O' STUFF the NEXT day!
Unbeknownst to me, she was my partner in a couple different swaps. So she mailed it all out together. You could hear me down the block. I was squealing with delight. I'd been wondering what lucky girl would get the owl tote she made. It was ME...how great is that!
The other swap was for a cowboy themed apron. The one she made is too cute! It has fringe on the hemline.......and a fab leather tie at the waist. I'd post more photos but I already did last week. (I stole the photos off Jenn's blog.) In case you missed it, here is the owl and here is the apron.
The same day I got Jennifer's box 'o' stuff, I got another amazing swap package from Aimee for another apron swap!
Thank you ladies!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
The postman rings twice..no.....FOUR times...
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3 comments:
- forgetfulone said...
Wow! You got some fabulous items.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and entering my giveaway.
- July 29, 2008 at 12:44 PM
- jillytacy said...
You got some fabulous goodies from your swaps! But really you send fabulous goodies to your swap partners. I should know! I got a fabulous package in the mail today!!! Thanks!!!
- July 29, 2008 at 7:16 PM
- Jen Sue Wild said...
You are a lucky girl!!
I love the Cherie apron it is so fun with all those red polka dots!!
- July 29, 2008 at 7:39 PM
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Public libraries as creative spaces: Expressions of interest
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Digital Media Research Centre is undertaking research with State Library of Queensland to understand the impact of public libraries as creative spaces in the community and articulate opportunities for Queensland's public libraries to further embed creativity within the library space.
The research will:
- provide clear evidence of this impact and articulate opportunities to further embed creative spaces in public libraries or community spaces;
- showcase existing best practices regarding library driven creativity; and,
- develop a toolkit for demonstrating the value of library based creative projects.
The project team is looking for diverse examples of library-driven creative projects and practices across Queensland. Activities can be in any area of creative practice and of different sizes. Examples can include anything from knitting groups to makerspaces, workshops, events, festivals, holiday programs and media labs. The team is also keen to ensure a mixture of library sizes and locations are included.
Participation in the project will involve visits from and engagement with the project team in collecting data about the creative practice and trialling the evaluation toolkit. Participating libraries will have their creative practice examples translated into shareable web content (such as video, digital stories and interactive graphical material) that will be used to showcase the value Queensland public libraries are delivering in the area of community creativity.
Expressions of interest
If you are interested getting involved with the project please email Deb Miles, Manager Strategic Initiatives, by 5pm Wednesday 10 June with the following information:
- Part A: Your organisation details – Council, Library, contact person, contact details.
- Part B: Your creative activity – Name of activity, quick description of the activity (no more than 250 words), including what the activity is, who does it, and what they get out of it.
To find out more, contact Deb Miles, Manager Strategic Initiatives, on 3840 7767.


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Turns out the wheels on the Lexus LF-SA were a concept all of their own — Goodyear has developed a new Triple Tube tire that can adjust its shape based on road conditions and driver input:
Car & Driver has an explanation of how it all works:
Three tubes located just below the tread allow fine adjustments in the pressure along the inner and outer shoulders and the center of the tire. An internal pump transfers air between the main chamber and the three tubes to vary the tire's contact patch on the fly.
The eco/safety position uses maximum pressure in all three tubes for reduced rolling resistance. Setting the center tube to a higher pressure than the shoulders resists hydroplaning in wet conditions. The sporty mode increases the size of the contact patch by reducing the pressure of the inboard tube.
An interesting concept, for sure, but Goodyear stresses that the Triple Tube tire is still in development and not close to production.
(Thanks Akshay!)