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White Chocolate Creme Brulee with a Cranberry Coulis
I never ponder over new recipe ideas. Basically when I think of something I have to make it immediately or else the idea (and the inspiration!) will be gone forever. So quite frequently at 11pm you'll find me still in the kitchen mixing up a dessert for the fun of it, with no real idea of what it's for or who is going to eat it (well other than me 🙂 ). This was one of those. I had already been baking all day, I should have been cooking dinner and I had to leave the house in about an hour.
It was worth it. I've never actually made creme brulee but I had purchased a bar of Ghiradelli white chocolate and they had a white chocolate creme brulee recipe on the back. For some reason it just sounded really good! So I did a little research on how to make creme brulee and tweaked a few recipes to come to this; rich, creamy, creme brulee with a slightly tart cranberry coulis. It was delicious. I ate too much. This needs to be at Christmas dinner. That's all.
White Chocolate Creme Brulee with a Cranberry Coulis
Inspired by Ghiradelli and Christina Marsigliese
1 1/3 cup heavy (whipping) cream
4 ounces white chocolate, chopped (recommended: ghiradelli or lindt)
4 large egg yolks at room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
2 tablespoons turbinado or raw sugar
1 cup whole fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon apricot jam
1 (2 inch) cinnamon stick
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Place 4 (1/3-1/2 cup ramekins) in a 9×13 baking pan or other large baking pan with at least 2 inch sides. Heat 4 cups of water to a boil and set aside.
2. Place egg yolks in a medium bowl and whisk in sugar just until combined. Pour the heavy cream in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and add white chocolate. Let the chocolate sit for about a minute before whisking to completely combine with the cream. Temper the eggs with the cream by slowly pouring the cream in a steady stream down the side of the bowl while constantly whisking the eggs. Once it is all combined strain the mixture through a mesh sieve into another bowl and then divide equally among the four ramekins.
3. Place the baking pan with the ramekins into the oven and then pour the boiling water inside the baking pan. You want enough water to reach half way up the ramekins or 3/4 of an inch if you have deeper dishes. Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges are set and the middle quivers still. Remove the baking pan from the oven and let the ramekins cool in the water until room temperature. Remove the ramekins with tongs (or just your hands-its room temp now!) and refrigerate overnight (or at least a couple hours until cold).
4. While the creme brulee is cooling, start the cranberry compote. Place the cranberries, water, bourbon, sugar, apricot jam and cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer and then adjust the heat to maintain a simmer for about 10 minutes or until all the cranberries have popped. Let the cranberry sauce cool for 10 minutes or so and then strain through a wire mesh sieve into a small bowl, reserving the liquid as the coulis to drizzle over the creme brulee.
5. To serve: Sprinkle half a tablespoon of the turbinado sugar over each ramekin of cream and using a blow torch or a broiler, toast the sugar until it turns golden to dark brown and starts to bubble. Let it cool for a few minutes to harden and serve immediately with the cranberry coulis.
December 22, 2011 12:48 pm
I find myself doing the same thing when my husband is deployed – I'll bake all kinds of crazy concoctions at the strangest hours! Sometimes you just have to strike when inspiration is hot!
December 28, 2011 10:43 am
Omg I love creme brulee so much!! I have only made the traditional kind but your addition of the white chocolate sounds so amazing!! I definitely have to try this out!


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Tony Quinn, Jim Richards, Greg Murphy and Craig Baird line-up for charity motorsport dinner
Legendary businessman and motorsport aficionado Tony Quinn will be joined by a number of New Zealand motor sport legends at the annual CHEMZ Gathering of Geezers Charitable dinner held Wednesday 9 November 2016 at Wanaka's Warbirds & Wheels museum.
Celebrating the exceptional careers of Kiwi motorsport legends here and overseas, the 'Geezers' event brings New Zealand motorsport heroes together with motoring enthusiasts for an evening of fun, story-telling and reminiscing.
Highlands and Hampton Downs owner Tony Quinn will be this year's keynote speaker at the event which is now in its fourth year. Quinn will talk about his love of motorsport, what brought him to the industry, why he loves the sport so much and other tales from his soon-to-be-launched book Zero to 60.
Once again hosted by Sky Speeds' Stephen McIvor first time 'Geezers' include Andy McElrea, Garry Running, Andy Buchanan and Steve Horne.
In a gentle nod to the 'not-quite-retired', this year sees the addition of "Geezers In Training" Craig Baird and Greg Murphy, as well as Guest Geezer, Australia's Garry Rogers.
Making his Geezers debut last year Australian and NZ Championship winner Jim Richards will return adding to the impressive line-up of legends who will grace the stage.
Joining the first time Geezers are returning inductees Graeme Crosby, Chris Munro, Aaron Slight, Bob McMurray, PG Knight, Leo Leonard, Heather Spurle, Shane Drake, Tony Teesdale, Graeme Lawrence, Owen Evans and Paul Fahey.
More Geezers will be announced in the coming weeks and months. A Geezer is a retired legend of motorsport who has won a major NZ title, its equivalent, or a world title across any discipline, from single seaters and rally to saloon, race boats, drag racing, speedway and bikes or someone who has made an outstanding contribution to NZ Motorsport in another arena such as administration or media.
The event format is a three course banquet dinner including beverages with corporate tables available and individual tickets. Each corporate table is 'hosted' by a Geezer and throughout the evening 'café-style' Q+A sessions will be led by MC Stephen McIvor delving deep into the lives and careers of some of the Geezers, exploring the triumphs, lows, close calls and adrenalin-fueled moments.
Warbirds Over Wanaka Community Trust and the Upper Clutha Children's Medical Trust, two of Wanaka's most loved Trusts, are once again set to benefit from the charity auction.
Another highlight of the event, with some big ticket items auctioned, last year's Gathering of Geezers Charitable dinner raised just under $20,000 for the Trusts.
This year's auction promises to be just as popular with items such as helicopter flights, $10,000 NZME Radio advertising package, Warbirds Over Wanaka corporate tickets, two nights at the stunning Punaikaki Resort on the West Coast and some sought-after racing memorabilia already confirmed.
Warbirds & Wheels director Robert Duncan said the event had "grown year after year" and was becoming a "well-known event on the NZ motorsport calendar".
during the Australian Grand Prix, round 02 of the 2014 Porsche Carrera Cup at the Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, March 15, 2014.
"We've managed to grow yet again with more tickets sold every year than the previous one, plus a constant stream of exceptional Geezers to invite," said Mr Duncan.
"Word has started to spread that this is one of the best dinner events in the country for motor sport, attracting a huge interest from those who've made their mark on the industry."
"We've worked on different ideas this year to enable us to hear from more Geezers in a format that is sure to yield some hilarious tales. Our MC Stephen McIvor stepped things up a notch last year and we're looking forward to what he'll bring to the table this year," added Mr Duncan
Each year the selected Geezers are given a certificate and commemorative shirt inducting them into the Geezers Hall of Fame.

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Today, I am spotlighting Christian novelist, Sean Young. He contacted me via this blog requesting a review of his new novel, To Fear the Dawn. When I checked out the link to his Amazon author page, I made a surprise discovery. I recognised one of his previous novels, Violent Sands. I read this many years ago and loved it. Good news is that this novel will be revised and released as a trilogy. I am looking forward to reading this new edition later this year.
So now that I have been reunited with one of my previous authors, I wanted to find out more about him and this new novel. To Fear the Dawn. So let's get started. First, a little about Sean:
Sean Young blends his life-long love of novels with a strong Christian worldview to produce gripping thrillers anchored in a Biblical core. A thirst for adventure and deep personal faith create his unique brand of action-packed page turners that make the reader's pulse race, while quietly shining the good news of the gospel and remaining free of profanity and offensive sexual scenes that have become so prevalent in modern fiction.
His first novel was a seven hundred page Historical Suspense Thriller that took three years to write. This was first published first in the USA, and then in Europe where it was translated into Spanish.
Sean lives with his wife and two children in Surrey, England.
Now let's have a look at To Fear the Dawn. which was released on January 3, 2017, in the Kindle format at Amazon:
In a world of religious freedom, he found it easy to ignore the light. But the coming darkness will be far less forgiving.
"If you like political intrigue, conspiracy in the halls of power and a sizzling plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat, then you'll love Sean Young's powerful portrayal of a world on the verge of cataclysm."
When Nicholas Gallagher, spots an opportunity he grabs it with both hands. The self-made billionaire has just learned information that could save a lucrative business deal — but he didn't realise his newfound knowledge would change the world as he knew it. It turns out Nicholas has unwittingly crossed a dangerous group of financiers, united in a mystical faith, who have quietly taken over the banks, the media, and even the laws that could protect him.
Before he can take action, his accounts are frozen and he is branded a murderer in the international press. Just when Nicholas thinks all hope is lost, help comes in the form of a priest with a sinister past. Could this canny ally be the only thing that keeps him alive?
In a treacherous adventure that takes him across the globe, the former billionaire has one chance to reveal the truth, to save himself, his family, and all humanity from a holocaust that could shake civilisation to its very core.
"If you like political intrigue, conspiracy in the halls of power and a sizzling plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat, then you'll love Sean Young's powerful portrayal of a world on the verge of cataclysm."
When Nicholas Gallagher, spots an opportunity he grabs it with both hands. The self-made billionaire has just learned information that could save a lucrative business deal — but he didn't realise his newfound knowledge would change the world as he knew it. It turns out Nicholas has unwittingly crossed a dangerous group of financiers, united in a mystical faith, who have quietly taken over the banks, the media, and even the laws that could protect him.
Before he can take action, his accounts are frozen and he is branded a murderer in the international press. Just when Nicholas thinks all hope is lost, help comes in the form of a priest with a sinister past. Could this canny ally be the only thing that keeps him alive?
In a treacherous adventure that takes him across the globe, the former billionaire has one chance to reveal the truth, to save himself, his family, and all humanity from a holocaust that could shake civilisation to its very core.
I asked Sean why he wrote the To Fear the Dawn and whether there are any Biblical themes:
The theme revolves around God's sovereignty. His will comes to pass despite all of mankind's best efforts to thwart Him. On a micro-level Nicholas, my protagonist is an atheist who has no interest in God. However, God has his number and everything Nicholas does - every direction he turns - he is forced to face the truth until he can no longer ignore it.
On a macro level, consider the Babylonian empire in Old Testament times. The greatest political and military force the world had ever seen was little more than a pawn in God's hands used to turn His people back to Him. While Babylon does not feature in this book per se, it is the Biblical narrative from which I drew my antagonist for To Fear The Dawn.
I enjoy writing characters who find themselves on the cusp of faith in Jesus; people who have been confronted with God's truth but who have not yet embraced it or who have not yet allowed God to transform their lives in any meaningful way. There is a brutal honesty in these characters that simply makes them more interesting to me as a writer. They simply don't know, what is or is not acceptable in western Christian culture. They say and do inappropriate things without even realising how another might judge their behaviour or find it offensive. I enjoy exploring how God brings about that change as we slowly morph from the old into the new.
It's just a personal preference as a writer. While I acknowledge that there is plenty to explore in that seasoned Christian stereotype who has learned to adhere to the socially accepted norms of church culture, I simply find such characters less interesting. As such, most of my protagonists are people on a journey to faith rather than stalwart believers.
To Fear The Dawn deviated from that slightly as one of its protagonists is a priest (seasoned Christian stereotype) who is forced to confront a rather sinister past. This character was supposed to play second fiddle to the main protagonist but, I confess, he actually stole the show for me. In this character, I found an opportunity to explore that aspect of our Christian walk where we are confronted with our past; those things that we know are sinful but with which we still privately struggle despite our best efforts to live the life God has called us to.
For most of us, these issues are relatively easy to hide from those around us. They may be lustful thoughts or a propensity for gossip - or maybe an overly materialistic attitude. All of these can be tempered and easily hidden behind a Christian facade at church on Sunday. But what happens when the issue an individual struggles with is a far more destructive or socially unacceptable one? Does that make them a lesser Christian? My second protagonist was such a character and I revelled in exploring the often questionable choices he made - and guilt after the fact - when he was thrust into extraordinary circumstances.
If what you have now read has whetted your appetite for more, here is an excerpt and Sean's reason for choosing it:
I chose this scene because it shows the protagonist at his absolute weakest. Nicholas Gallagher is a man who is accustomed to being in full control of his own destiny. Atheism comes easily to him in such a position. Suddenly, all that control is stripped away and he is thrust into a situation where others determine every aspect of his life; when he eats, when he sleeps, his freedom - even his very life and death are in the hands of his captors.
While God did not bring about the circumstances in which Nicholas finds himself, He will use the situation to bring about His purposes. Even though Nicholas doesn't realise it yet, his rebirth has already begun. This is the start of a journey that will lead Nicholas, spiritually, to the place God wants him to be.
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Nicholas awoke at the distant sound of a clanging door. He opened his eyes, but it made little difference. He could barely see the edge of his bed in the shadowy cell. The slits between the bars on his door were little more than slightly lighter shades of black. There may have been a moon outside, but the prison's interior was like a dank cellar with the door fastened shut. He could hear, however. Things moved in the night and he'd learnt to sleep lightly. Even now, he could hear the scuttling of tiny feet as some sort of unidentifiable vermin moved about the floor.
He shivered slightly and pulled the sack-like prison blanket to his shoulders. It smelled like dirty socks and provided all the comfort of sandpaper. Prison was certainly the great equaliser, he reflected bitterly. All his money and power outside were worthless to him in here.
Nicholas had heard about the corruption inside prisons, but so far had experienced none. The guards had refused to treat him any differently from the rest of the prisoners and had become openly hostile at even the hint of a bribe. He hadn't been allowed so much as a telephone call outside his legal rights.
If anything, they seemed more ruthless with him than most of the other criminals in the establishment and had taken pleasure in taunting him with the threat of bringing some of the more hardened criminals to visit his cell in the night.
Nicholas understood all too well, what such a visit might mean. The thought terrified him, but so far, their threats had been empty. On two occasions, the night staff had woken him in the small hours by jiggling keys in the lock. They had rattled the door to his cell, but it had been nothing more than their sick idea of a joke.
He refused to give them the satisfaction of showing his fear, but he'd cowered under his blanket, waiting for the moment to pass. The worst part of prison was how powerless it made him feel.
He'd discussed the incidents with his lawyer, but the man had told him to keep quiet about it. A complaint laid with the warden would achieve little, as Nicholas had no proof. It would merely be his word against that of the guards. In fact, such a complaint might even annoy them enough to want to teach him a lesson and invite more serious aggression.
"The best thing you can do is keep quiet and show no fear." Those had been Jason Kreely's words.
But you're not the one stuck in a cell while potential rapists rattle the keys outside your door.
He longed for Jessica. Not a minute went by that he didn't think of her. Jason had advised against bringing her to the prison, even in visiting hours. The mere sight of her would cause enough jealousy among the guards and other inmates to make Nicholas a target. The price of marrying a supermodel.
Nicholas had been incredulous at the outlandish statement, but Jason Kreely had been firm. "Forget everything you understand about human nature, Nicholas. These people have no moral compass; that's why they're here. And remember, the guards are not much better than the inmates. There is very little difference between the two. Don't give them a reason to bully you. If you do, they will torment you until you break under the strain and then silence you before you have a chance to speak."
"Why can't you get me out of here?" Nicholas had been on the verge of tears. It was unlike him, but weeks of stress and constant threats on his body and very life were beginning to take their toll. Not to mention the fact that he stood to spend the best years of his life in prison.
Nicholas had to constantly remind himself that not everyone was his enemy. He'd actually fired Jason at one point and accused him of conspiring with the courts against their case, before coming to his senses and apologising. Jason had been gracious and never mentioned the incident.
The idea of a conspiracy still hovered over Nicholas like an oppressive tyrant. He was unable to shake the idea that other prisoners were watching his every move as if waiting to strike the moment a chance presented itself. He tried to convince himself that they were merely curious of the newcomer, but it was impossible.
He felt like one fighting the tide. Willow's documents had vanished and so had his witnesses, the policemen he'd given the documents to. He had considered mentioning the Anglican minister to Jason but was afraid that Kanabas might meet the same end as the policemen. Decklin Kanabas was his only hope and Nicholas refused to risk giving him up to the people who had put him in prison and sealed his fate.
One thing prison had taught him was to trust nobody. He wouldn't even risk a phone call, as his movements and conversations could be monitored far too easily inside the prison walls. When the time came, he would contact Kanabas, but not before.
Nicholas knew enough about the law to know that he needed to be proved guilty beyond reasonable doubt. It was a long shot, but if a priest could testify and be convincing enough to a judge – even one who was perhaps less than impartial – he still had a chance.
Footsteps interrupted his thoughts. Three or four sets. He held his breath as they approached his cell. They stopped outside and once again, he heard the keys jingling, searching for the lock.
He had played out the scenario every night since the first incident and knew what he needed to do. With quivering hands, he reached for the loose slat carefully positioned near the top of his bed within easy reach. All the while, he wished fervently that this was just another sick prank on the part of the guards.
The slat had been easily concealed. It had, in fact, been a handle from a broken broom. Nicholas had been told to get rid of the item and had quietly slipped the handle down his collar and the upper part of his right leg. One became inventive in prison. It had taken several nights of scraping, but he had managed to sharpen the broken end to a point and kept it hidden under his mattress.
"Kom ryk seun, come rich boy. It's time to work for your money." Constable van Rensburg. Nicholas recognised the guard's voice. The man had tormented him from the moment he'd arrived.
Several chuckles echoed in the darkness. Some were the voices of guards, but others were of a more sinister timbre that bore the mark of prison inmates.
The keys rattled in the lock once more. Nicholas closed his eyes tightly. Then he heard the click. This was no joke, he realised. This time he faced the real thing.
~~~~~~~~~~~~End of Excerpt~~~~~~~~~~~~
To Fear the Dawn has a good ranking on Amazon:
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,625 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,625 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #105 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Religious & Inspirational Fiction > Christian > Mystery & Suspense
- #132 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Literature & Fiction > Mystery & Suspense
- #820 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Religious & Inspirational
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on January 26, 2017
Just finished reading this book and was super impressed at author Sean Young's ability to hold my ADD brain's attention span captive. It's definitely the kind of book that you need to block out some time to read. While there are many changes of settings with characters on the run, overall, I felt like the passage through the plot was realistic. The premise at the beginning seems a bit out there, but, the farther you read, the more plausible it becomes and makes a person really think about who really controls world-influencers: the people with power, the wealthy and the like. I must say it was very unsettling. Using a priest to aid and abet the main character, Nicholas who was truly seeking the truth and the right path, but couldn't always use a virtuous route, was such an interesting character development. Mr Young developed his characters into full-dimensional people--so much so, that at times I wanted to cheer for them and, at other times, I wanted to wring their necks for their stupidity. Seeing a man-of-the-cloth developed so thoroughly was a pleasant surprise. It created a paradox in my mind initially that led me to some greater self-discovery. It is a thriller so there is obvious evil and the consequences of it throughout the book. Which "right" will you side with? When will the truth finally be revealed or will it? The climax and ending took me completely by surprise. However, it doesn't leave you hanging and needing to buy a sequel which I really appreciated. Kudos to author Sean Young on an excellent thriller that will appeal to both men and women and keep you riveted while reading.
on January 4, 2017
Sean is able to write a story that has many twists and turns and keeps the reader engaged. It was hard to put down the book once I started reading it. The book makes the readers pulse race at the many dangers faced, and continually desire to see the good overcome the evil. If you enjoy reading suspense, then pick up a copy of "To Fear the Dawn" and be prepared for a wonderful journey through the intrigues of good vs. evil. I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys Christian Suspense.
on January 28, 2017
I love mystery & action, I love twists & turns... And a good story. This book has all of it. Without the garbage - without vulgar language or smut. Add in the quiet foundation of a Biblical worldview of faith, integrity, & strength and its a very enjoyable read. Sad it's over! Thank You!
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Red hair genes will be diluted but will not go away.I got a call last week from a reporter in Virginia. Someone had come up to her in a bookstore to offer her condolences about her kind dying out. She is a redhead.
The guy from the bookstore must have read one of the stories about the imminent demise of redheads that flashes across the media landscape every few months. People with red hair have to deal with headlines like:
"Redheads Set for Extinction."
'Will rare redheads be extinct by 2100?'
"Gingers Extinct in 100 Years."
The reporter suspected these stories weren't right and wanted to write a story about it. She called me to get some science to back her up. I was able to reassure her that redheads weren't going the way of the dodo. They'll become much less common, but there will probably always be red haired people around.
To understand why redheads will fade but not disappear, we need to dig a bit deeper into how red hair works. Red hair happens when both copies of the MC1R gene do not work properly. (Remember we have two copies of almost all of our genes–one from mom and one from dad.)
So if you're a redhead, you inherited a nonworking copy of MC1R from both your mom and your dad. If you get a non-working copy from only one of them, then you won't have red hair. You'll be a carrier.
Right now redheads are at an artificially high level in the human population because their recessive red hair genes are concentrated in North America, Europe, and Australia. For example, 10% of Ireland and 2-6% of the U.S. has red hair.
These numbers are maintained because carriers and redheads keep making new redheads with each other. But as barriers go down, their red hair genes will flow out of these populations and into the human gene pool.
Red hair genes will become diluted in this pool but they won't be completely swamped out. Even as redheads decline in numbers, their genes will remain constant. It will just be less likely that two carriers and/or redheads will meet and have babies with red hair.
This is all interesting but it got me to wondering about how many redheads there will be in the distant future when all the mixing is said and done. We can use something called the Hardy Weinberg equation to figure this out.
This equation works great for simple dominant/recessive traits like red hair if we know how many of each gene version there is. To do this, we need to figure out how many redheads and how many carriers there are in the world.
It is easy to figure out how many redheads there are–you can tell who they are just by looking at them. But figuring out carriers is a lot harder. We can make guesses based on the number of redheads (again using Hardy Weinberg) but until we sequence a lot more MC1R genes, they'll only be guesses.
The numbers I have seen floating around are that around 1% of the world's population has red hair and that around 4% carry the red hair version of MC1R. This means that there are around 65 million or so redheads in the world and 260 million carriers. (This sounds high to me but these are the numbers out there.)
When we use these numbers and apply the Hardy Weinberg equation, we end up with a final percentage of redheads of 0.1% or 6.5 million. This is quite a fall from current levels but they are hardly wiped out!
There are lots of assumptions* in these calculations that might cause the number of redheads to actually be more or less than 0.1%. But unless there is some red hair specific catastrophe or people start burning them as witches again, redheads are here to stay.
Dr. Barry Starr is a Geneticist-in-Residence at The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, CA.
*Some assumptions used:
1) There are no barriers to finding partners
2) The 4% carrier number is an accurate one
3) Two non-workingMC1R genes produce red hair in all genetic backgrounds
4) Other assumptions described here
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Fear and Turmoil: The Plan
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The magic, 'solution' called murder is guaranteed to make anyone's life worse. Will violence resolve any problem or sway others by killing innocent people? No. Will you be
Fear and Turmoil: Predictable.
There is only one word powerful enough to describe the effect of recent global fear. Turmoil.
Fear and turmoil walk together. Hand in hand, for the convenience of terrorists fear-mongerers, power-mongerers, devious social manipulators. A new tool. The intimidation of planned fear and turmoil.
In any advanced civilization, there can be no reasonable justification for criminal, planned fear and turmoil. There can be no excuse for the preemptive murder of the innocent. In the news most recently, main-stream media included two of the most unbelievable, sickening, and video-recorded murders of two black men by police officers in separate incidents. The result? Terror. The predictable fear of authority. Intimidation. Stress. Inner turmoil.
That was not enough, apparently, —so the media reported an almost-predictable response; the unbelievable, targeted murder of five police officers, dedicated family men ambushed by an unstable psychopathic lunatic trained by nobody other than the U.S. military. More fear and turmoil. A second incident perpetrated by another U.S. military-trained individual...in Baton Rouge —so where does it stop? When does it stop. Does it stop?
Mass Murder: Fear and Turmoil
The additional recent, shocking and tragic killing of scores of innocent victims in Nice, France by a fringe lunatic terrorist using a heavy truck as a weapon. A killer drove indiscriminately and purposefully into crowds —to kill in cold blood and maim as many people as possible —another example of planned murder, death, fear and turmoil —however tragic. The more recent tragedy in Baton Rouge cost the lives of three police officers —gunned down in cold blood by a black man using an assault rifle and wearing body armour. Seeking revenge. Encouraging revenge. Where does the insanity of revenge stop? In the Middle East, the vicious cycle of planned fear and turmoil never stops.
Planned Fear and Turmoil
Used randomly or planned as recommended by ISIS, it makes little difference; to generate mayhem, fear, and intimidation is the official plan of the perpetrator. Lone wolf, ISIS, Al Qaeda, or independent home-grown lunatics of all stripes and colours, ex-military or not, collectively bearing grudges, perceived or real. Murder, fear and turmoil: the remedy of choice for all ills —in disturbed minds.
The common denominator in these individuals and groups is:
'Frighten as many people as possible, intimidate, bend everyone to the lunatic agenda, kill everyone who does not agree if necessary to create compliance.' After all, frightened people are much easier to control.
'Devolution of humanity anyone? Are you a fanatic, an extremist, an unhappy camper, or simply a religious zealot with a pressing ideological agenda? Are you off your meds? Are you in a hurry to 'fix' the problem? Simple...will you now go on a rampage? Get your Pokemon GO app instead...and find the Pokemon...'
The magic, 'solution' called murder is guaranteed to make anyone's life worse. Will violence resolve any problem or sway others by killing innocent people? No. Will you be
killed silenced permanently in the process? Quite likely…
With the current state of fear and turmoil now too big to comprehend—and too big to easily remedy, peace is eroding, civilization is devolving; we are becoming increasingly primitive, less tolerable, less tolerant, and nations are becoming unstable.
Mainstream Diet: Violence, Fear and turmoil
With tragic fear and turmoil in the daily mainstream media, the main course in the everyday diet, we increasingly become numb and insensitive to the fact and potential of violence, servitude , loss of freedoms, and the unimaginable, self-annihilation. The vicious ongoing loss of life in the Middle East, the wars in Syria, the proxy war in Ukraine, and the latest purge in Turkey are but examples; life seems to become increasingly worthless. Why? Is life just another 'electronic' game for the 'entertainment' of mindless self-destructive Lemmings? You decide.
In spite of the fact we create and allow these 'developments', it seems certain we will continue to fund, feed and encourage greedy corporate interests, power-control freaks, the greedy rich, industrialist warmongers, charlatans, deceivers, and social manipulators, who will, collectively, continue to create poverty, 3rd world conditions, suitable fear and adequate turmoil —while peasants, the disenfranchised, walk around mindlessly with blank stares... playing Pokemon Go… How appropriate, how convenient, you say… it is "too politically-correct, too hurtful, and no longer necessary to think about anything..."
"We are the Borg. You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile 1 ' comes to mind….
We, as eternal optimists, continue to encourage the 'assimilated' to think for themselves.
Is that Incoming I hear?1 'We are the Borg. You will be assimilated...etc.' is an iconic concept borrowed from: Star Trek: The Next Generation" . Save Save
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Challenge Traditions, Merry Christmas and…
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Challenge Traditions
It seems trendy to be 'offended' if individuals wish you the wrong 'Holiday greeting' and/or challenge traditions. We do wonder about that. Even if it's just an attempt to be traditional and crabbier than old Ebeneezer Scrooge himself, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year remains our default, standard greeting for December 25th —every year! We persist. So....to everyone........
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
WE wish each and every one of YOU, whoever you may be, wherever you may be --an absolutely happy, safe, warm Merry Christmas, —or whichever Happy Holiday (by definition) you may choose to substitute, celebrate, —and/or not celebrate as YOU wish.
Please feel free to wish US a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as well, or "Happy Holidays" in the version, within your understanding of, within your comfort zone, in the translation of, and in any language you prefer!
Trust us on this, the muse and I shall not be offended.
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We also wish you a safe and Happy New Year
Onward and upward, may your dreams materialize, and may the world and civilization itself prosper with peace and goodwill toward all people. May happiness and understanding replace the current global instability caused by war, opportunism, greed, fanaticism, ideology, politics, the increasing lack of logic, the surreal and unnecessary wish to challenge tradition and beliefs, and significantly, the failure to use common sense. Most notably, we sense a failure to respect the world itself, the environment, and all human beings, wherever they may live.
Humanity can do better. That's us. Every one of us. We can do better. Here at Incoming Bytes we wish the Best of the Season to everyone.
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Riding with a Buddy
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Why Bicycle Crashes Happen-- Part TWO
Why Bicycle Crashes Happen (and how to avoid them) Part TWO from Rebecca Jensen on Vimeo.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Why (bicycle) Crashes Happen!
Friday, October 23, 2009
HERE IT IS!! What We Saw: TransAmerica Bicycle Tour 2009
What We Saw: TransAmerica Bicycle Tour 2009 from Rebecca Jensen on Vimeo.
This summer, my bud Mia and I rode BICYCLES across the WHOLE FREAKIN' U.S. Follow the "TransAmerica Tour" link in the Contents bar to the right to see more photos, read more stories and start planning your own tour.
You're entitled to adventure. So GO GET IT! Stop telling me that you're too old, too fat or too tied-down. We all know that these obstacles have been circumnavigated time and time again.
And please, if this inspired you-- share with others! Whatever your or their adventure may be.
Yes, the show is 20 minutes long-- but it is fast-paced and musical! Stop reading and WATCH!!
By request, the playlist:
- Funiculi Funicula, Andrea Bocelli
- On the Road Again, Canned Heat
- Just a Girl, No Doubt
- One Red Thread, Blind Pilot
- Boy With a Coin, Iron & Wine
- You Can't Always Get What You Want, The Rolling Stones
- Shut Your Eyes, Snow Patrol
Faces of Cyclocross
It seems that there are a few categories of facial postures in cyclocross. See if you can match the following categories to the faces above!
- WORRIED, fear for life.
- FIERCE, I will destroy you!
- DELICIOUS, my lips taste nice an' salty!
- CONSTIPATION, eeehhhhhh.
- ARE YOU FOR SERIOUS?! That run-up is ridiculous.
- Any others?
- What's YOURS?!
Race Across the Sky-- w/ Movie Review UPDATE
Race Across the Sky is showing in theaters for ONE night only, TONIGHT! Go to their website to see which theaters are showing the film. Sure, you could watch it on DVD-- but there are some incredible air shots that are worth seeing on the BIG screen.
Bicycle "Bubble Exhaust" Greens the Neighborhood
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Urban Cycling Techniques
A few weeks ago, I took a 2-day class-- Urban Cycling Techniques-- from the local Cascade Bicycle Club in order to learn how to teach it. And of course, I even learned a few things! In fact, I'm glad I took the class if only to learn those things.


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Okay, so Dirk Nowitzki didn't throw a direct shot at LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. But he definitely acknowledged that the NBA needs villains like Bron-Bron and D-Wade in order to be successful during a recent interview with German magazine Spiegel Online International. "American basketball needs players like James and Wade," he said, "but the NBA also needs down-to-earth people like me. We players are all part of a show, and it only works in the long term if there is variety, when there is something there for everybody."
In other words, Tony Montana was right. Say hello to the bad guys! We need people like them. [via The Dallas Morning News]


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Evening with Alan McGee
Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax on May 25.
Record label owner, musician, manager and music blogger for The Guardian, Alan McGee has crammed a fair bit into his life. Oh and he's also the man who discovered and signed Oasis. Now that really is something. He was also instrumental in helping the Labour party appeal to British youth and get themselves back into power in 1997. Join Alan as he discusses his career, the music industry and gives the inside track on bands such as Primal Scream.
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After a very long wait, we finally had the privilege of attending the Rome temple open house. The temple and the visitor center was beautiful. It still amazes me that the church got permission to build a temple in the backyard of the Catholic church. In addition to the open house we had a wonderful tour of Italy. We spent several days exploring the major sites of Rome. Then we went to Florence, the home of the David statue, the Ufizzi Gallery and one of the most beautiful cathedrals you will ever see. We also had fun with our Italian cooking class. Then we did several day trips were we visited Pisa, Sienna, Lucca and San Gimignano. Then for the final act we spent several days in Venice, which of course included a ride in a Gondola.
Adriatic Region - October 2018
We visited 6 countries on this tour. Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, Bosnia, Croatia, and Slovenia. The diversity and beauty caught me by surprise. The fall colors, the high mountain lakes, rivers and waterfalls were amazing. The medieval cities were like stepping back in time. Of all the trips and regions of the world that we have visited, my wife and I agreed that this trip ranks #2 overall. Only behind South Africa and the wildlife safaris.
Vietnam and Cambodia - Oct 2017
This trip was amazing. It was truely like stepping into another world. The history, the way of life and the best ruins in the entire world. If you enjoy ruins, then Cambodia is a must. The ruins are much better than the ones on the wonders of the world list. The rest of the trip was very exotic and interesting. It is always amazing to experience how others live. The tunnels the Viet Cong used during the Vietnam war was fascinating.
Spain & Portugal - 2016
Wow, This trip was way better than expected. Really had not heard or thought much about Lisbon, Portugal, but it was an amazing Gem. Incredible city. I enjoy every second. The rest of the trip was great as well. We visited Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco and several cities in the South Western part of Spain. Cordoba, Granada & Toledo were definite highlights. The Moorish architecture of the Alhambra was magnificent. If you haven't seen this region of the world, I would highly suggest it. One of my favorite locations ever.
The Lands of the Book of Mormon - 2016
We had a blast touring Guatemala, Honduras & Belize. Their every day way of life is much different than what we are use to. They stated that 60% of the people still cook over a wood fire. The ruins of Copan and Tikal are some of the best I have seen anywhere in the world. Tikal, should be on the wonders of the world list for sure, much better than Chichen Itza. The snorkeling and diving were great and Belize and swimming with the sharks was crazy.
Spectacular South Africa - 2015
The trip to South Africa was completely magical. I am not even sure how to put the experience into words. It far exceeded my expectations. We saw all of the big 5 (Rhino, Elephant, Lion, Leopard & Cape Buffalo). Not only did we see all 5, we were within about 5 feet of 4 out of the 5 and within about 50 feet of 4 lions. It was exhilarating and frightening all at the same time. To hear them, smell them and see these large animals so close was an overload to my brain. Kristi and I had to keep asking each other, if we had really experienced these things or if it were a dream. We saw an amazing range of animal life. The weather and the food were both spectacular and the fun group of people made this one of my best vacations ever.
Amazing Australia - 2014
The trip to the land down under was breath taking. The people were super friendly and there was a lot of great things to see and do. The Opera house, the Bridge and the harbor in Sydney were all spectacular. Cairns, is very diverse. Including rain forest, high plains, beaches and the Great Barrier reef. The great barrier reef was the bomb, everyone loved it. The giant clams were gigantic. This was one of our best trips ever!
The DR was the best beach vacation I have ever been on. The whole group was blown away by several of the activities. Have you ever stayed in a tree house in the middle of jungle, zip lined over a 450 foot deep canyon, stayed in a multi-million dollar villa or went water sliding and cliff jumping in a natural water slide park? We hadn't either until this trip. But now we have done all of these things and enjoyed every minute of it. Watch the video and look at the pictures below to see some of the fun.
Mystical Peru - 2013
Peru is one of the most amazing places I have ever visited. It impossible to describe in words or capture in pictures the awe inspiring view at Machu Picchu. There is no question why it is on the wonders of the world list. The people of Peru live a very humble and simple life, but are very friendly and kind. The Incan history, culture and ruins are extremely interesting. This is a trip that everyone needs to do.
Panama - 2013
Panama is a beautiful and surprisingly modern country. The Panama Canal is an engineering marvel that needs to be experienced to be truly appreciated. One of the funniest parts of the trip was riding four wheeler in Bocas Del Toro.through the jungle, on the beach, through rivers and lots and lots of mud.
Tantalizing Thailand - 2012
When you land in Bangkok, you will definitely realize that you are no longer in the USA. It is a very unique and fascinating country. The Buddist temples and royal palaces are a site to be seen.
Splendors of Italy - 2011
We just returned from an amazing tour of Italy. This country is so rich in history and culture. There were many things which were much better than we had anticipated. One big surprise was the leaning tower of Pisa. We have all seen tons of pictures of this structure. I thought it would be neat to see it but really didn't expect to be impressed. Wow, did I ever under estimate the impact of standing there in person would be. I was blown away. It was probably the single biggest surprise of the whole trip. Being from the US I don't think we really understand what old even means. In Rome the Pantheon was built prior to Christ and the Colosseum was built in 72 AD. Wow now that is old. We also toured several towns (Orvietto, Siena, San Gimignano and Asissi) which were built in the 12th century. It was very thought prevoking to sit in the central square and think what life was like their 800 years ago. Florence and Venice were amazing. We would highly recommend touring Italy to everyone we know.
Travel Tips
Traveling can be less stressful, and more enjoyable if you know some of the secrets I will share with you in this section. ( I will periodically add more suggestions into this section)
1.) Travel with carry on only luggage.
This removes the opportunity for the airlines to lose your luggage, damage your suitcase and makes you manage
what you take with you. If you do not force yourself to go carry on only. Normally you will take much more
than you really need. At first I now this seems impossible to go on a 10-14 day trip with just carry on luggage.
But you can do it. Kristi and I haven't checked a bag for the last 10-12 years. You can do it! Give it a try you
will be gald you did.
2.) Take an empty water bottle with you.
You are not allowed to take a full water bottle with you. But security will not say anything about a empty water
bottle. Then just fill it up for free, once you are past security. This will save you from paying $2-$3 for a bottle
of water in the airport. (This only works in the US or foreign countries where it is safe to drink the water. I
wouldn't recommend this in Mexico, Asia or someplace the water is questionable)
3.) Book flights on Monday or Tuesday.
I have found that airfare is cheapest on Monday or Tuesday. The airlines seem to load up the lower priced
seats on either Sunday or Monday night. Once these are gone the tickets continue to get more expensive
until they reload the cheaper seats again.
4.) Book airfare 60-120 days in advance of travel for the best deal.
If you are scheduled for a big tour, this may not be possible because you need to be sure that you can travel
to the destination on the exact days needed. If you have a little flexibility in your schedule you can get
the best deals on flights that still have space 60-120 prior to travel. Once you are closer than 60 days, the
price normally continues to go up until day of departure.
5.) Bring a Jacket on International flights. Even if it is nice and warm when you are departing. Some long
international flights, get really chilli. You will grateful to have a jacket near by to grab if needed.
6.) Watch what you eat. Try new foods in modest quantities. You do not want to ruin a vacation by getting sick.
When traveling in a 3rd world country, I recommend not eating anything that isn't cooked or peeled. Yes lady's this
means no salad until you return home to our wonderful USA.
7.) More tips coming soon.
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Costa Rica - 2011
Here are some photos from our latest trip to Costa Rica. It was a blast. I wish you could have joined us. If you were unable to come with us this time. We will be going again in a couple of years. You can join us then.
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I've made my first HF contact, today. A few days ago, on SSB (voice) – I had an 'almost-contact' with Chuck (KD8STF) in Northern Ohio, but he wasn't quite able to copy my sign, so no go.
But today, on 20 meters at about 1800 UTC, using BPSK31 (a digital mode) – I was able to contact George (KA2QYA), in Williamsville, NY. I forgot all of most of the standard ham shorthand in the moment, but it was quite exciting. Without using the internet, I was able to "chat" with someone 470 miles away. It feels great! Thanks, George, for bearing with me.
Other, general news and progress? From what I can tell, my radio has a fairly common problem with its antenna tuner. With some luck, the replacement parts I've ordered (a few capacitors and diodes) will work out. That should help me to be able to get on a few more bands, and I'm quite excited.
It was rather frustrating to make a trip to Radio Shack to try to buy an 82pf capacitor and fail miserably. I don't think there are actually any decent parts stores closer to me than You-Do-It, which is a 3 1/2 hour drive. I do like the store, but not that much. This is of course just a symptom of the modern "disposable-everything" society. I can't blame everything on the disposable world; the changes in how technology works are an aspect of this as well, but I think that we could have done a better job on making stuff repairable. Alas.
I suppose that "dangit, modern stuff is too hard to repair" attitude is part of why people start to collect "boat anchors." Fortunately, I don't have the space or energy to start collecting giant antique vacuum-tube radios. At least, not yet.


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The UAS Executive Cabinet includes the chancellor, provost, vice chancellors, associate vice chancellor. Senior Leadership includes Executive Cabinet (chancellor, provost, vice chancellors, associate vice chancellor) as well as campus directors, and academic deans. The UAS organizational structure for leadership can be found here: UAS Organizational Chart. (16Kb)
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We might as well rename the last month of the year. It's not December – it's Silly Season. Christmas parties and client gatherings roll into big weekends. Then there's Christmas Eve, followed by Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and the obligatory New Year's Eve blowout. It all means food, food, and more food … then add drinks.
'Tis the season to truly indulge? If you do, there's a cost – either extra time at the gym or to Boxing Day Sales for a larger belt. Just how much does it cost? Extra food is extra calories which must be burned off via movement.
Here are some party treats and what it's going to take:
Beef pie
If the festive season had a food pyramid, party pies would be its own food group. After the waiter swings by a few times with that tray, you've had an equivalent of a game day pie, equal to 413 calories (1720 kilojoules).
To burn off that slurpy-gravy-goodness, you (the average lad and lady) will need to row at a vigorous pace for about 45 minutes – that's serious effort for one dripping piece of pastry.
Three extra drinks
"Come on, just a few more pints / wines." How many times does that echo throughout Australia this month? Three pints is an extra 615 calories (2598 kilojoules).
Liquid gold will stick to the belly and hips unless you sweat and swear it out with exercise. A high intensity spin class (45 minutes on a bike) will do the trick, if you have the energy to work it off with a hangover.
Banana bread and energy drink
You arrive at work feeling hungry and dusty, so it's time to fill the belly and increase the energy. One slice and one big can equals 414 calories (1749 kilojoules).
Run, run, and run. Hit the treadmill at lunch for about 35 minutes at an 11km per hour pace to negate all those empty calories.
Espresso martinis
The night carries on, and you need a picker-upper. Two espresso martinis are your poison, but they'll add 570 calories (2407 kilojoules) to your daily intake.
Hit the pool soon after because it's going to take over one hour of intense swimming to work off that sweet caffeine.
Egg nog
What a taste. It just oozes the seasonal spirit. The cream, the sugar. You love it. Yet you'll hate the 334 calories (1413 kilojoules) in a nice sized glass, and a CrossFit WOD will be required which (if you're lucky) might have you vomiting those calories and hitting the showers early.
One slice of pavlova is so, so good – who can say no to seconds? Get ready to walk for ages, as it will take two hours at a 6km per hour paces to burn off the 654 calories (2762 kilojoules) tacked on to that sugary goodness.
Keeping on track
I'm aware that calories-in to calories-expended is not an exact science to keep the weight off. However, with extra food and drink comes extra weight. You don't have to be perfect throughout the season, but you need to sacrifice a little so you don't stack on the kilograms and hit the ground rolling in 2017. Here are a few tips:
BYO dinner
If you know party food with little health factor is on the menu, then bring leftovers from home and eat early. Nobody will know (or even care), and you'll avoid all the processed, holiday junk.
Look outside
The northern hemisphere has winter. We are lucky to have sun and warm temperatures. So, plan some hikes, outdoor workouts, and ocean swims. You have time off work and plenty of time to get some fitness going throughout this month.
Drink water
I won't play Grinch and advise a water between every drink but water pre-meal fills us up, so you're likely to eat less. Water saves a hangover. And water can replace a few late night wines, which might save you from becoming the company arse. Two or three drinks to one water ratio. Please?
Don't be the company arse
Last week, I looked from my apartment balcony as sizeable boats unloaded corporate party goers. There he was – face down, passed out on a giant white swan floatie. It was 4.15pm on a Friday. Sure, it's funny at the time but it's bad for your health and your career.
Plan your deviance wisely
Office Christmas party, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve. Choose a few days and truly go for them. Yet you might have to say no to some other days. Commit to a schedule where you plan healthy meals and efficient workouts around those festive events.
This Silly Season, I hope you enjoy some naughty treats just as I will. However, turning Dad bod into Santa bod is going to hurt long into the New Year. You've got two choices – make some sacrifices this month, or start 2017 with the world's most popular resolution: I've gotta lose some weight this year.
Passion for lifestyle change is the cornerstone for everything Michael Jarosky does. A Sydney-based personal trainer, he cajoled thousands of Executive Style readers to undertake his 'Cut The BS' diet, and champions a charity weight-loss event, Droptober.


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By BRIAN JENNINGS
It was early in the game, and the Blue Knights were preparing to unleash a blocking concept they haven't used all season. Richie Rivera was the guy to set the tone.
Once the ball was snapped, Rivera delivered a crushing blow that sent the 6 foot, 7 inch, 270-pound defensive tackle in front of him to the turf. The hit sprung running back Vance Upham for an 80-yard touchdown. Rivera was just warming up.
Before the final minute of the first half, Rivera broke open down the middle of the field for a 25-yard gain that set up the Knights up for a last-minute touchdown. He still wasn't done.
With less than three minutes to play in the contest, Rivera caught another pass over the middle of the field and made a couple defenders miss. He scampered down the sideline and steamrolled four defenders that were in his path to the end zone.
Rivera stuck the ball out and dove from the 10 yard-line, tipping the pylon over for a 27-yard touchdown to give the Knights a 34-20 lead.
"Our athletic director, Greg Ferry, told me that Ritchie's play was the best play he's seen a kid make in 10 years," said Southington coach Mike Drury. "We always talk about playing big boy football and going out there to make big boy plays. That was a man play right there."
Rivera's last-minute heroics helped the Knights defeat Cheshire, 47-20, on Thanksgiving Day to retain the Apple Valley Classic title for the fifth-straight year, leading all receivers with 87 yards on four catches. More importantly, the culmination of the game capped off a career he had fought hard to keep alive just a couple of years earlier.
Drury didn't coach Rivera much in his freshman year on the football team, but he knew what type of talent Rivera was. A hard worker with tremendous upside, Rivera was a kid that had all the potential to develop his strength, speed, and athleticism while he grew into his body.
"When you saw him, you said to yourself that this kid has a ton of talent because he's big, long, and can catch everything as a player," said Drury. "He was just a guy that was going to get it."
Going into his sophomore year, Rivera started to take some big strides and did a ton for the JV team. With a couple of injuries at the quarterback position, he stepped in under center and won some games for the Knights.
"We just threw him in there basically," said Drury. "We gave him some repetition with a little bit of practice. We were watching him just take the team over at a position he hadn't played all year in the rain against New Britain."
Rivera got involved with the varsity team towards the end of his sophomore year and was an immediate backup quarterback as the next guy in, no matter what the situation was. During spring football, he was physical and made plays, transitioning into a dominant player.
Going into his junior year, Rivera went to a passing league in New Canaan during the offseason in July. Drury was out of state and driving back from vacation when he got the call that Rivera was at the hospital after sustaining a serious leg injury at the event.
"My heart sunk," said Drury. "I felt bad for him because he's such a good kid. At that point, I thought that it was a potentially season-ending injury."
Drury drove to the hospital and discovered that Rivera was getting surgery done on his leg the next day. Rivera was sidelined in a cast for about three quarters of his junior season, but that didn't stop him from building confidence back up in his leg.
"That was the year where he matured mentally because you kind of have to just gain some mental toughness and perspective of how quickly you can lose something," said Drury. "But he stayed focused and worked hard through that mental game. You just see him mature even more going into this year."
Once he returned to the field, Rivera made an immediate impact. He played a pivotal role in helping Southington finish the 2016 regular season with an undefeated 10-0 record to earn the fourth seed in the Class LL tournament, scoring the team's only touchdown in a 38-7 loss to top seeded and eventual state champion Darien in the semifinals.
Rivera finished second in receiving on the team with 27 catches for 344 yards and five touchdowns, earning the team's offensive player of the year honors. He was just as much of a force on defense.
Rivera was still in the process of rehabbing from his knee injury and didn't play full-time on both sides of the ball. But he still managed to disrupt opposing quarterbacks with five knocked down passes, which ranks third on the team.
"It's not because of the touchdowns that he scored," said Drury. "It's more about the pressure he was able to put on the defense. His ability to block really stressed the defense, which helped our offense a lot."
As a versatile athlete, Rivera was a three-sport athlete when he came to the high school as a freshman, competing in football, basketball, and outdoor track and field. He had the opportunity to be one of Southington's top throwers during the spring, but his leg injury set his sights on another sport.
Drury may not have coached Rivera much on the football field as a freshman, but Southington coach Derek Dion did. Dion saw wrestling potential in Rivera, but he didn't talk to Rivera right away about taking up the sport because of basketball.
However, that changed after Rivera's sophomore year. His injury convinced him that wrestling was the better rout to take, in terms of rehabbing his leg.
"When he first came in, I kind of thought that he was joking," said Dion. "But when I found out that he was serious after about two weeks, we figured out that he was the real deal and was going to be something special."
He was a blank slate. Rivera had no prior wrestling experience on the mats and wrestled in mostly JV matches during his junior year. Although there was already a senior captain starting in the 220-pountd weight class, Rivera still managed to gain varsity exposure through tournaments, advancing to the finals of his weight class at Southington's Connecticut Challenge.
"Ritchie is physically gifted and really athletic," said Dion. "I've never seen a student-athlete learn how to wrestle as quickly as he did. You would teach him a move on Friday, and he would use it successfully on Saturday in tournaments."
After a promising junior year, Rivera almost didn't come back for his senior year. He left his wrestling coaches on the edge of their seats with basketball still in the back of his mind. Dion stalked the halls of the high school for the upstart pupil.
"It sounds silly to go to the extent we went to for a kid that was really JV the year before," said Dion. "There was no evidence on paper, but we knew that he was going to really be something once we got him out and showed him some moves."
Rivera eventually returned after a late football season and muscled his way through the regular season with a 28-8 individual record, winning his weight class at the Timberlane Invitational and placing third at the Connecticut Challenge. It was a warm-up for his postseason run.
At the Class LL championship, Rivera went 3-2 and finished fourth in his weight class. He was just three of eight Knights to medal at state open after going 4-2 with a fifth-place finish.
"It was probably the most impressive development that I've seen in a wrestler in my career," said Dion. "He came in knowing nothing. But a year and a half later, he was one point away from the state open final. It's incredible."
When he wasn't making big grabs on the football field or hurling wrestlers across the mat, Rivera was painting murals on the walls of the basement in the high school. A simple gesture of a brush stroke certainly helped in his decision to continue his football career at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven where he plans to study art education.
But who knows? Maybe it also helped him on the playing field throughout his high school playing career as well.
"Maybe that side of his brain really helped out with the physical sports," said Dion. "Sometimes, artists just see the big picture better than other kids. There's something about an artistic mind that gives them an edge when it comes to physical sports."
For his outstanding athletic achievements, versatility, and leadership, Richie Rivera is The Observer's 2017 Male Athlete of the Year.


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The Nintendo DSi has the ability to play music and sound files that are loaded on an SD card,[1] as well as those recorded from its internal microphone. However, it doesn't support the most common sound format, .MP3. Instead it requires your music to be in MP4-encoded .AAC format. Most music is not distributed in this format, so those files will need to be converted.
1In case you haven't done so already, make sure you have your SD card and music files ready.
2Because we don't want to change any of the files we are converting from, we'll need to Create a folder that will hold the DSi-formatted songs we'll be converting to. This folder could either be on the SD card or on your desktop.
3Get a copy of the fre:ac Audio Encoder from their website.[2]
4Install and run fre:ac.
5Before we load the songs, we need to set the program up so that it will convert to the format the DSi reads:
- Open the settings window by selecting "General Settings" from the Options menu on the menu bar.
- Select "FAAC MP4/AAC Encoder..." from the Encoder drop-down menu.
- Un-check "Use input file directory if possible" and browse for the folder you set up in step 2.
- Change the File name pattern to "<filename>" to be sure that no songs get overwritten when the converter runs.
- Click the "Configure encoder" button.
- Click the "Bitrate per channel" radio button and use the slider to set the quality you want.
- Note: In most situations, it's best to leave it at 64 kbps. The larger the bitrate, the larger the file. The smaller the bitrate, the lower the quality.[3]
- Select the "Format" tab and select the "MP4" file format radio button.
- Click both "OK" buttons to close the settings windows.
6Now that the settings are right for the DSi, you're going to have to give BonkEnc the files to convert, this is done by filling the job list. You could use the songs you have on your computer, or you could use an audio CD that is inserted into your computer.
- Method 1 - Use the menu-bar: To pull songs from your computer, go to "File | Add | Audio file(s)..." and select the songs you want. Repeat this step for different folders. To pull songs from a CD, go to "File | Add | Audio CD contents.
- Method 2 - Use the toolbar icons: To pull songs from your computer, click the icon on the far left that looks like a piece of paper with a musical note and a plus sign (it is marked red in the figure), and select the songs you want. Repeat for different folders. To pull songs from a CD, click the icon next to the file one that looks like a CD with a music note and plus sign (marked blue in the figure).
7Once your job list is ready, click the round play button to start formatting your music, or you could use "Encode | Start encoding" from the menu bar.
8Wait for your music to convert. It may take a few minutes or a few hours depending on the length of your songs and job list.
9Copy the converted music folder to SD card if you didn't convert it directly to the SD card
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- If any songs have copy protection such as DRM (Windows Media and RealAudio files bought from online music stores), they will not convert without extra work.
- Your SD card needs to be compatible with the DSi.[4]
- Consider getting the portable version of fre:ac[5], which you can store on the SD card itself, or a flash drive, and convert audio on the go (e.g. your friend has an .MP3 you want).
- To avoid the possibility of having your original music files erased, do not use "Use input file directory if possible" in the options.
- If you use any other naming pattern than <filename>, you could end up with two converted songs with the same file name, which will cause one of them to be overwritten.
Things You'll Need
- Nintendo DSi
- SD Card (or MicroSD with an SD adapter)
- The fre:ac Audio Converter program
- ↑ Nintendo Customer Service, Nintendo DSi - SD cards; What the Nintendo DSi can do with SD Cards
- ↑ fre:ac official site. Pick up your copy here.
- ↑ The real bitrate of the file would be the "kbps number" mulitiplied by two.
- ↑ Nintendo Customer Service Nintendo DSi - SD cards; Compatible SD Card types
- ↑ fre:ac Portable
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Elementary DC STEM Fair is coming to Takoma Education Campus on June 4!
Posted Wednesday, March 30, 2016
The DC STEM Network is proud to host and manage the Elementary DC STEM Fair on June 4, 2016 at the Takoma Education Campus (7010 Piney Branch Road NW). This year's Elementary Fair will include student, family, and educator STEM learning opportunities, making the STEM Fair a great opportunity to engage the DC community in STEM. The DC STEM Fair will bring in students from public, private, and parochial schools to showcase their STEM Fair projects, community partners to showcase their STEM programs and learning opportunities, and families and educators to participate in STEM community workshops.
Help make the 2016 DC STEM Fair a Success!
- Register student projects. Teachers may register their top three 3rd-5th grade student projects online. Please review the instructions before starting the application. A wait list for two additional projects per school is available. The priority registration deadline is May 20, 2016.
- Submit a proposal for a STEM Community Workshop. To connect parents, siblings, and teachers at the STEM Fair to STEM learning opportunities they can do outside of the traditional classroom, the DC STEM Fair is soliciting proposals for interactive workshops. Check out our website for more information! The proposal deadline is April 20, 2016.
- Become a judge. Judges are critical to the success of the DC STEM Fair! Spend 2-3 hours reviewing and judging student projects. Judges will receive a short training the morning of the Fair. This year, we anticipate needing 80 judges to talk with students about their project and assign awardees. The Fair is seeking judges through May 20, 2016.
- Volunteer at the Fair. The DC STEM Fair needs your help! This year, we anticipate needing 50 volunteers to help set up, ensure timely transitions, and help take down the event. Volunteers commit to one or both volunteer shifts the day of or before the Fair. The Fair is seeking volunteers through May 20, 2016.
- Exhibit at the interactive STEM Expo. The DC STEM Fair will include a STEM Expo. Private and public organizations, institutions of higher education, and STEM-oriented programs are invited to submit an application to present an interactive activity at the Expo, held concurrently with the DC STEM Fair. Space is limited, so register today! Registration for exhibitors will close on May 20, 2016.
- Donate to the DC STEM Fair. Making a contribution to the DC STEM Fair supports student STEM competitions in DC! Donations are managed through the Carnegie Institution of Washington, a 501(c)3 organizations. All donations are tax-deductible. Please email email@example.com for more information.
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Posted: Oct 05, 2018
The Laurentian Men's hockey team kicked off their season opener against the UOIT Ridgebacks last night.
The Voyageurs were definitely excited to play the first regular season game and kicked the jitters to the curb as they came out strong and ready to play.
Although the first period started off slow the Voyageurs and Ridgebacks managed the same stat line as each other with both one goal and one penalty.
The first goal to come in the period was scored by Mike Robinson of UOIT this goal was both his first goal of the season and the first goal in the game, he was helped by Danny Elser and Kyle Locke.
On the opposite side the Voyageurs Nicolas Dionne, the recently named Voyageurs captain, was able to pot the equalizer with assistance by Zach Wilkie and Xavier Couture.
The second period started off rapidly but not in favour of the home team as the Ridgebacks were able to score just 1:35 and 5:53 into the second by Austin Eastman and Josh Maguire.
A valiant effort was put forward by the Vee's after falling down by two scores and it started with Jacob Smith fourteen minutes into the second. He was helped by Richard Therrian and Marc-Antoine Gagnon.
The second period ended in a 3-2 game showing hope for the Voyageurs to potentially tie and or come out with a win but UOIT prevailed and added two more scores onto the game making it a final score of 5-2.
The Voyageurs have some time to bounce back as they play their next game Tuesday October 16th against Nipissing but in the mean time they are playing both Vermont and Cornell away on October 11th and October 13th.
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Sport & fitness is a huge industry, and you can be part of it. Whether that's working as a sports scientist, psychologist or coach for a professional club, a PE teacher, a personal trainer at the local gym, or training to be a physiotherapist. From the preparation of professional sports performer to teaching and working with amateur teams and individuals who just want to get in shape, PE, sport and fitness is a fast-growing and popular sector. Best of all, you could be in a career doing something that you love.
From September 2016 A level Physical Education will follow the new OCR board linear course over two years.
Performance in Physical Education - Students can be assessed as a performer or a coach on the quality of skill and techniques in practice situations as well as the recognised competitive version of the sport. The evaluation and analysis of performance for improvement or EAPI assessment is performed verbally by the student after watching a film of a student performer in their sport. The list of permissible sports is available from the OCR website.
Thanks to the tremendously successful Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Recent Rugby World cup in 2015 sport science has never been so publicly acknowledged as a key factor of success and along with the growth in the fitness industry it has meant that Physical Education has never played such an important part in society. As somebody working in sports, you'll be riding the crest of a wave.


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- Art Literacy
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- Therapy Dogs International
"Read to a Dog"
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- Story Hour
- Summer Reading
Art Literacy Program
Ms. Su Chesterman is an artist and is the Director for the Art Literacy Program. 2015 has taken off to a great start, the students have been learning mixed mediums. A new class is offered every month.
- February, Valentine's cards and paper creations.
- March, kite making.
- April, Mexican yarn drawing.
- May, Bird nest building with eggs secured in branches with spanish moss, lichen, and leaves.
The purpose of the Art Literacy Program is to assist in developing an art and literacy connection.
Past classes have included bookmaking, charcoal painting, cardboard robots, oil painting, screen printing, kite building, Japanese brush painting, paper crafts, computer arts, fish sculptures, portfolio covers, charcoal, pastel drawings, Christmas ornaments, halloween crafts, Day of the Dead masks, origami, and decorated hallowed eggs.
Founder of the Art Literacy Program is the late Mrs. Virginia "Ginny" Baillie-Suzuki.
Therapy Dogs International (TDI)- Read to a Dog
The main objective of this program is to provide a relaxed atmosphere for students to practice the skill of reading. Once a students is relaxed they can focus on reading. TDI's program goals, objectives, and the benefits of children reading to dogs are clearly defined on their website TDI Programs.
Saturdays 11AM Walker (certified therapy dog) and handler Ms. Linda Beneke visit the Andy Ausonio Library.
"It is fun for the children to read to a patient therapy dog. Children who might be hesitant, embarrassed or shy about their reading abilities feel at ease around a dog who is just there to listen to the story and there to judge how well her or she reads." Library News, Vol 1, Issue 3, December 2007.
For more information contact:
Therapy Dogs International
88 Bartley Road
Flanders, NJ 07836
Tel: (973) 252-9800
Fax: (973) 252-7171
Email: email@example.com
Homework Center
Coordinators Sally Childs and Anita Hernandez established the Homework Center and the Community Computer Project in 1985. Donations from the community provided new computer workstations.
In 1999 the Homework Center was recognized by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) of the American Library Association (ALA) for outstanding service to young adults.
Sally Childs continues to work with tutors and students on a daily bases. She has recruited CSUMB student volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks.
The Homework Center is sponsored by the Foundation of the Monterey County Free Libraries. The purpose is to provide a place for students to complete their homework. Access to printing, computer resources, including Internet access, electronic databases, and word processing are available. For information call (831) 883-7542.


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Being an unapologetic nibbler of raw dough, however, I have never been bothered by this fruit pie conundrum. Actually, I've never thought much about it at all.
Then I tasted a peach pie that had a crust that was crunchy and flaky, with a buttery texture that had absorbed the fruit's juices without turning to mush.
The secret was to follow the open-faced pie tradition of pre-baking the bottom crust, then adding the fruit, covering it with raw dough, and baking it again.
It was a simple tweak, but one that I'd never seen before. I immediately adopted it. I've tried it in autumn with plums, in winter with pears, in spring with rhubarb.
And I had been counting down the days until I could try it with what I consider to be the queen of all pie fruit, sour cherries. Once I finally did get my hands on a batch of sour cherries, though, I hesitated. I make one sour cherry pie a year because the season is so brief, and pitting all those cherries, even with the aid of my spiffy new cherry pitter, is laborious. I was loath to mess it up.Continue reading the main story
But I wanted an intensely buttery, crispy-crust pie that exuded loads of syrupy cherry nectar when I plunged in the knife. And I didn't know any other method to get there.
So I made the pie, with one minor tweak. Instead of gingerly attaching a raw top crust to the cooked and potentially crumbly bottom crust, I cut out circles of dough that I laid directly on top of the fruit.
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