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The best part about a cooking challenge is the rare discovery of something great. Forced to think outside your cooking or ingredient box you might find a new technique or ingredient that will soon become part of your regular rotation. This was exactly the case with this chickpea recipe. Having not long ago discovered the delicious socca, I had chickpea flour on hand and was searching for something else to do with it. I also happened to have some smoked salmon that I thought would be great atop a chickpea pancake or similar platform. I thought adding a shredded or … Continue reading
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A Pile of Greens
Food52 recently had a contest for your best recipes using hearty greens. I had a bazillion ideas, but less free time than ever and a promise to myself to do a better job with priorities. I did, however, have kale and spinach and I do have to eat and feed my family so a few recipes got through. The results of the contest are not yet published, so I will type with crossed fingers. And regardless, these are just good recipes that will continue to be in my repertoire. This first recipe is a silky, umami-rich condiment made with spinach, … Continue reading
Pickled, toasty, herby obsession
In my third week of eating along the lines of the VB6 (vegan before 6) meal plan I hit a happy stride with an Ottelenghi-esque salad. A friend had long been trying to get me to try it and I finally had most of the ingredients to give it a go. Here is his original recipe which I read only after attempting to recreate what I had remembered from reading the recipe before. I started by simmering some red onions, carrots and jalapeño in cider vinegar (he used white, no sugar and only marinated), sugar and salt which I then … Continue reading
Discovering VB6 and It's Polar Opposite in the Same Month is … Cruel
So I am reaching the end of week two of VB6, or Vegan Before 6 pm for all you newcomers. Aside from a couple crazy hiccups ranging from an oven thermometer bursting into flames and smoking out huge platters of roasting kabocha and cauliflower to a flat tire at Whole Foods to some plain and simple vegan ennui, I've enjoyed the journey so far. As hoped, my creative brain churning has kicked up a notch and I've been able to imagine and assemble all sorts of meals of healthy persuasion. My life, in general, feels more mindful and I've gone … Continue reading
Caramel Tofu Banh Mi
I'm well into my second week of the VB6 plan, minus a couple days falling off the horse (and rolling down a spikey hill into some traffic). I started the week with another big grocery shop for piles of veggies, tofu and some grains and nuts and a list of recipes and meal ideas. On the first day I made a coconut saucy mix of zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, corn and peanuts which I served on the farro/quinoa mixture I had frozen the week before. I was so glad to find that because I would have resorted to making a … Continue reading
VB6: Week 1 Recap
Well here I am in week two of VB6. I didn't post beyond the first couple days last week mainly because some things were just repeats but also because it was the Fourth of July and my good intentions got all out of whack. So here is a recap in addition to some advice. Don't start a new meatless or less meat diet right before a holiday that brings the whole neighborhood out to the grill to cook MEAT. Don't go to an event or bar(s) and drink enough to be sufficiently fuzzy the next day that your only real … Continue reading
Adventures in VB6: Day 2
This morning I woke up to a velvety bowl of steel cut oats that had cooked slowly overnight in the crock pot. I had made it with almond milk and water and stirred in some almond butter and maple syrup. I know the diet says no white sugar and I'm hoping a touch of maple syrup is ok and if it is not, so be it. I can't eat oatmeal or other breakfast porridges without some sort of sweetness though I am willing to try weening to just fresh fruit. And I put milk in my coffee again and that … Continue reading
My Adventures with VB6: Day 1
I am no stranger to a cooking challenge. My interest began years ago in San Francisco watching the original Iron Chef on public television (KQED?). Briefly we engaged some friends in a swanky cooking club called the One Up Supper Club. But then grownup life took over and somehow it fizzled. Later I enlisted my mom to go shopping at the Asian grocery stores to supply me, my husband, my sister and my niece with a mystery bag which we would cook from in teams. More recently came Meatless March—much harder because of the DENIAL and DURATION—but I did it … Continue reading


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The Second Principle of Safe Investing is protecting your money against loss, and that is the point of personal money management; making sure you are protected from losses in your personal finances and your trading.
It is a combination of two activities: personal financial management and trading money management.
When used properly, it limits the amount of time you spend worrying about money and reduces the impact of mistakes you make along the way. When avoided, the profits you make (regardless of their source) will be consumed by things like credit card debt, mortgage payments, those $4 lattes from Starbucks, or "Mr. Market".
The personal financial management half of personal money management combines 3 areas:
The trading money management half of personal money management combines 2 areas:
Most people only discuss personal money management AFTER something goes wrong, but that won't take the sting out of a loss. The silver lining is that "better late than never" also applies, as it is never too late to make improvements to your investing system (Safe Investing Principle #9).
Investing techniques often focus on finding an investment instrument (stock, bond, ETF, fund, etc.), but rarely discuss how much money to use. Instead of providing you long term success, you've been set-up for a fall.
Nothing is more frustrating than spending hours and hours selecting the "right" investment, only to watch the market crash (as many investors learned during the second half of 2008).
When you don't practice trading money management, your investing gains are temporary because you ended up putting all your gains into the right investment, at precisely the wrong time.
Similarly, personal financial statements provide you with a scorecard as to how well YOU are managing money.
Since most people start investing to improve their financial situation, it pays to know exactly what that situation is before doing anything else. We have an entire section dedicated to help you create your own personal financial statements, such as a personal balance sheet and a personal income statement.
The answers to these two questions will set the stage for your personal financial goals.
As a starter, we've compiled a list of 8 personal finance goals, for those of you just starting out.
After completed all of them, you can honestly say that you have control over your personal finances. These steps can even be used as thought starters for your first financial investment advice session.
Please note that these questions and the related goals are not meant to take the place of professional financial investment advice.
Instead, use them as a way to prepare yourself to find the right advisor for your situation (Is Your Financial Advisor a Yes Man?).
Maybe setting goals is not the problem; the progress just isn't there. This situation is extremely frustrating...even more so when you discover that the issue isn't with the goal itself, but the process used to set it (see...there is that process word again!).
Your goals must to be structured a specific way and the S.M.A.R.T. method is the best one out there.
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For more help with personal budgeting, such as how to align your goals with your current situation and map out your 5 year plan, click here.
Now comes the hard part...sticking to your plan!
Remember, your plan can change (and most certainly will), but that is no reason not to spend some time on it. It will act as a guide to your decision making process (which is what this site is all about, after all), and give you insight into the future affects your decisions will have (good, bad, or otherwise).
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Dolce Hotels and Resorts' property, Ravella at Lake Las Vegas, is challenging meeting planners to name their ideal price for meetings and group events with the aptly named promotion "Make Us an Offer…Anything Goes!" Located on the site of the former Ritz-Carlton® at Lake Las Vegas, the re-branded resort will open under new management in the first quarter of 2011.
"Make Us an Offer … Anything Goes!' presents a quick and easy way for meeting planners to negotiate a package that is perfect for their needs, and demonstrates our commitment to delivering custom solutions for our clients," said Barry Goldstein, Dolce's chief revenue officer. And best of all, our offer gives meeting planners an irresistible opportunity to experience our company's newest resort. Located at the serene Lake Las Vegas and operated with meetings in mind, our resort is ideal for groups to recharge and reconnect."
Meeting planners are invited to take advantage of this special promotion by submitting requested dates with specified food and other meeting requirements and naming their ideal price for the entire package. Staff will evaluate each offer and work to coordinate the customer's meeting with their requested specifications. If the price is too low, the staff will submit a counteroffer of deliverables within the price range, as well as provide the available cost for requested package. If the hotel is not available on the requested date, the staff will suggest alternative dates. The offer applies to conventions, meetings, team-building exercises, seminars, training sessions and product launches.
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After receiving a vague "January" release period back in November, Mirror's Edge's psychedelic DLC pack has been branded with an official date: January 29. According to EA's press release, the DLC will "challenge players to achieve the fastest times possible on nine races across seven all-new and totally redesigned Time Trial maps." In our expert […]
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Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what's normal when you're a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can suddenly see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries? If Clary left the world of the Shadowhunters behind, it would mean more time with her best friend, Simon, who's becoming more than a friend. But the Shadowhunting world isn't ready to let her go — especially her handsome, infuriating, newfound brother, Jace. And Clary's only chance to help her mother is to track down rogue Shadowhunter Valentine, who is probably insane, certainly evil — and also her father.
To complicate matters, someone in New York City is murdering Downworlder children. Is Valentine behind the killings — and if he is, what is he trying to do? When the second of the Mortal Instruments, the Soul-Sword, is stolen, the terrifying Inquisitor arrives to investigate and zooms right in on Jace. How can Clary stop Valentine if Jace is willing to betray everything he believes in to help their father?
In this breathtaking sequel to City of Bones, Cassandra Clare lures her readers back into the dark grip of New York City's Downworld, where love is never safe and power becomes the deadliest temptation.
Read from May 08 to 12, 2012
Read for Fun
Overall Rating 3.50
Story Rating 3.50
Character Rating 3.50
Audio Rating (not part of the overall rating): 4.50
Audio Specific Review: Narrated by Natalie Moore and she does a fantastic job. She only does book 1 and 2 though so it will be interesting to see what I think of the next one.
First Thought when Finished: Just as annoying as the first one —darn it!
What I Loved: I think the world that Cassandra Clare has created is just downright intriguing and brilliantly crafted. She does a fantastic job of shifting between the now and the "other" world. She does this down to the characters actions and it always felt real. Simon in the last few chapters totally moved into my "love" category. He totally did what was right in the end and that was just plain awesome. I appreciate when a triangle is resolved with someone growing a pair (so to speak).
What I Liked: Jace and his snarky attitude are a bit of a joy to read. He is always very entertaining maybe even when he shouldn't be snarking off. I also love Luke! Just going to say it, Clary is lucky to have such a strong figure in her life.
What annoyed the heck out of me: I could have said that nicer but honestly the brother/sister storyline with the illusions to more is just downright annoying with a combo of "ick". I know that it doesn't go on forever (or that cover on book 5 makes no sense at all) BUT until it is resolved it is distracting from my enjoyment of the books.
Final Thought: This is a well-loved series and for many reason I can see why. I love Cassandra's writing and story flow. I may not love every story-line but all of them are very readable.
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Brambleton Brew Fest
Back for our fifth year and the best news... receive UNLIMITED POURS with your General Admission Ticket! Sample ALL the tasty craft beer you want! The Brew Fest features local breweries, because we want you to sample with us, then go out, and visit these local businesses. We asked that all the breweries come with a representative so you get the chance to talk to them and see what they are all about.
Presented by the Brambleton Town Center and Lost Rhino Retreat
May 18, 2019
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
NEW - Unlimited Pours!
This event will also include food trucks, live music and other fun beer related activities.
Date: May 18, 2019
Time: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Place: Behind the Brambleton Town Center/ Soave Dr / Northstar Blvd.
GENERAL ADMISSION - 1:00pm - 6:00pm
$35 Online (plus transaction fee)
$40 at the Gate (plus transaction fee)
$10 Designated Driver Ticket (21 years of age)
$10 Underage Ticket (13 - 20 years of age)
Kids 12 and under are free.
Keep an eye on the Friday Flash and Facebook for Early Bird announcements. Sign-up for Friday Flash here.
If you would like to be a sponsor or a vendor at this event please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Want to Volunteer?
You do need to be 21 year of age to volunteer, and if you are in the Beer Tent you will need to attend a safe pouring/serving class, date/time TBA.
As a volunteer, you will receive free general admissions, sample glass and t-shirt.
RSVP Training
If you complete the FREE RSVP Training provided by Virginia ABC, you will receive a super cool pin that states you were "Trained to Serve". If you complete your training and send us your Certificate of Completion by April 2nd, you will be sent the sign-up link a few days prior to everyone else so you can pick your time slot first!
Below you will find the link to register for the class. Please read the directions on the link and note that it can take up to two days for your registration to be approved. The online class will take a few hours to complete, but you don't have to complete it in one day. Once you have completed the training, please email proof of completion to email@example.com.
Those that take the training will also be sent first volunteer options for the beer tent at other events.
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The United Way of Midland understands that the achievement of the Community Impact goals requires substantial, longer- term investments in the most exceptional programs in the areas of Education, Self Sufficiency and Health. All program funding awarded through the Community Impact - Program Funding process are three-year multi-year funding.
Request for Proposal (RFP)-
The Request for Proposal (RFP) process assumes zero-based funding. All requests are reviewed competitively and without consideration to prior or current funding.
Request for Continuation of Funding (RCF)-
Organizations currently receiving program funding in the other focus areas are required to complete a Request for Continuation of Funding (RCF). All RCF, requests are reviewed with consideration to prior or current funding.
The following requirements must be met in order for a program to receive funding through the Grants Process:
-501 (C) 3 Nonprofit
-The proposed program must be a Health and human service organization serving Midland County.
-Governed by a local volunteer board
-Fiscal agent must have audited financials
-Fiscal agent must have audited financials
-The proposed program must align with at least one of United Way of Midland's Community Impact Focus Area Goals.
1. Grant Release- Tuesday, January 8, 2019
2. Software and Grant Application Training- Software and Grant Application Training is optional but highly encouraged.
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3. Proposal Submission Deadlines - Complete Application Packets (online via the e-CImpact - Grant Portal) must be submitted to UWM by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.
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A solicitor friend of mine was recently asked for his opinion on the Oscar Pistorius case. His response was typically lawyerly. He said that he couldn't answer because he didn't know the case. He only knew what the media had published. And the media often spun the truth to create drama. He said that even if he knew everything about the case, he didn't know anything about South African law. Or their legal system.
He reserved his opinion until he could justify it. Until he was willing to back it up.
Many wouldn't have done that. Maybe would have presented their opinion with conviction despite their position of relative ignorance. People do that because they believe that is what is expected of them.
In Dave Trott's book, Predatory Thinking, he discusses how accepting a lack of knowledge can be enlightening.
There was a time when each of us didn't know anything. Not a single thing. In fact there is still an infinity of stuff we don't know. Maybe, rather than defending the tiny bit of knowledge we do have, we should be embracing what we don't know. Lao Tzu said, 'The wise man knows he doesn't know. The fool doesn't know he doesn't know'. We think it's a sign of strength to have an immediate opinion on everything. But actually all that does is shut down the enquiry. It can be much more powerful to say, 'I don't know'. That opens up the way for something new.
It is Ok to not know. In fact sometimes it can be valuable. Rather than force it, accept that this is the case. Search for the deeper knowledge that is needed to justify a real opinion. Don't shortcut the real work. Don't argue with conviction from a point of ignorance.


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Hei-ock Kim put on a great event Saturday night – Rick Halsey and Nan Sterman showed off the recent PBS episode about California Chaparral and talked about fire, gardening and the importance of local natives.
We had around 80 people in attendance, including Peder Norby, the San Diego County Planning Commissioner who brought wine from grapes grown in his own garden.
A fun time – the food was good and the site, Agua Hedionda Discovery Center was beautiful and evocative. Thanks to all who made this a successful event.


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The H3 Concepts leadership team prioritizes soft skills and communication training as part of its professional development approach. The firm's director shared the benefit of face-to-face promotions.
Houston, TX, December 25, 2015 (Newswire.com) - "I'm not interested in being the same person next year that I am now. I think it's important to continually improve myself and my abilities," shared H3 Concepts' director of operations. "I apply this same mentality to running a business. In my opinion, companies are either growing or they're falling behind. There is no in-between."
With this in mind, H3 Concepts' director is proud of the investment that is made into training at the firm. New recruits are immediately paired with experienced professionals; this gives green marketers a chance to gain practical knowledge from veteran promoters, and lets practiced colleagues view their work with fresh, enthusiastic perspectives.
Beyond one-to-one connections, H3 Concepts leaders also provide more formal training opportunities. Classroom-style seminars, both in-office and at weekend retreats, support the culture of continuous learning on which the director depends. "Relying on yesterday's knowledge is no way to ensure relevance tomorrow. We must continually learn and grow, both as individuals and an organization."
While industry-specific knowledge is obviously required for success, it's the soft skills and communication abilities that make all the difference, according to the director. The ability to present a likeable, approachable persona to potential customers is how H3 Concepts' marketers create emotional connections for the brands they represent, thus boosting both awareness and profitability. "If you represent a great business or product, but have a hard time communicating, your results are only going to be so good. Knowing how to interact and connect is vital in our industry."
H3 Concepts' Director Shares the Benefits of Face-to-Face Marketing
In this modern digital age, it's easy to believe that face-to-face interactions have lost their value. Between the ubiquitous nature of communication devices and the speed with which a trend can start and grow on social media, how relevant are experiential promotions? To answer that, the director of H3 Concepts points to the basic need of all people to interact.
"Human beings are social creatures. No matter the technology we have available to us, that fact doesn't change," the director shared. "There are multiple layers of communication that take place when two or more people physically interact with one another, and these can't be replaced with text or even video. It's highly reassuring to shake someone's hand, or to touch, smell, and taste a product alongside someone else. It provides a sense of community that can't be obtained any other way."
About H3 Concepts
H3 Concepts, Inc. specializes in crafting memorable dynamic promotions that generate lasting growth. The firm's expertly- trained brand ambassadors apply the latest research methods to reach targeted audiences and leave customers wanting more. By doing so, they accelerate market share growth for the brands they represent. By emphasizing interactive marketing the firm's associates maximize the power of engaging consumer experiences to forge meaningful relationships with brands. As a result, H3 Concepts, Inc. has solidified its reputation as a dependable industry leader. The firm is poised to expand into major new markets. For more information, visit H3Concepts-Inc.com.


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Kansas comparative fault pursuant to K.S.A. 60-258a requires an analysis of who was as fault for a collision. Passengers typically have no fault. Drivers are required to follow the RULES OF THE ROAD. The RULES OF THE ROAD are laws that have been in existence under the common law, but also are laws that are contained in Kansas Statutes. A violation of a statute is negligence per se. The laws impose many duties upon drivers including, but not limited to the following, a duty to keep a proper lookout, a duty to drive at an appropriate speed, a duty to maintain control of your vehicle, a duty to keep a safe and appropriate distance between your vehicle and the vehicle you are following, a duty to yield right of way under certain circumstances, and a duty to use reasonable care while driving. Obviously there are laws preventing drunk drivers from driving while drunk and laws preventing negligent motorists from texting while driving. Sometimes these extraordinarily dangerous activities can result in punitive damages in addition to actual damages. Distracted driving leads to many collisions and people get distracted for many reasons: animals or children in vehicles, use of cell phones, eating/drinking/smoking while driving, even using vehicle equipment like the radio or GPS while driving.
It is crucial to get legal advice as soon as possible after the collision and we are ready to guide you through the whole process. DON'T ALLOW THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO RECORD YOU IN A RECORDED STATEMENT as that is often the biggest mistake made by people who don't have lawyers.
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The sun is coming out more frequently, daylight is lasting longer, and the weather is starting to warm up! All of those ingredients equal… wedding season! As spring and summer quickly approach, many couples are nearing their wedding dates. If you happen to receive a wedding invitation, here are a few tips to ensure you … Continue reading
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Happy Valentine's Day! Or as I like to call it, Love Day. I absolutely love, love. I love mushy sentimental movies, commercials, and proposal videos on the Black Love Page. Doesn't take much to make me tear up! Valentine's Day is one of my favorite days of the year and has become a day to … Continue reading
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Black History Month is almost over. But, that does not mean that you should stop educating yourself, or making a conscious effort to dive into Black art, history, music, books, podcasts and more. It seems as though BHM has come to the forefront in the past few years and taken a leap into mainstream media. … Continue reading
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Recently, I took a trip to Phoenix, Arizona. This was not a place I ever imagined going, but in a twist of events, I found myself on a flight headed to the Grand Canyon state. While there was not an overabundance of activities to engage in, it became the perfect trip for self-care and the … Continue reading


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Pols' new push on human trafficking
Lawmakers working on the issue have a varied wish list. While some just want a chance to exchange ideas, others are pushing for federal matching funds for victims' services. One senator suggested the federal government take charge of publishing the names of clients who solicit sex outside of their home state, and some want to make sure the federal government is addressing the international aspects of the problem.
"I'm beyond the point of being invited to the White House to make myself feel better," said one of the attendees, Texas Democratic Sen. Leticia Van de Putte. "I want to see some action."
To date, 49 states have criminalized human trafficking, which is broadly defined as the forced recruitment or abduction of people for the purposes of forced labor or sexual exploitation. (Wyoming is the lone holdout.) Reliable data is hard to come by on the scope of the problem in the United States, but the International Labor Organization estimates there are 1.5 million victims in developed economies worldwide, many of them children. In the United States, many of the crackdown efforts have focused on young girls forced into prostitution.
"A lot of states, including our own, criminalized human trafficking five or six years ago," Amanda McGill, a member of Nebraska's nonpartisan Senate, told POLITICO. "But no one really thought it was a problem in the United States. There's been a greater awareness of locally grown human trafficking and the definition of human trafficking has changed in many people's minds."
McGill admits she was skeptical when colleagues first suggested human trafficking was a problem in Nebraska. But after meeting a 16-year-old victim at a shelter — who in turn told her about an 8-year-old victim — McGill picked up the issue. When Renee Unterman, a Georgia Republican senator, first proposed a law directing police to divert prostitutes under the age of 16 to treatment, she was attacked by conservative groups. One former Senate colleague said Unterman's proposal would benefit "the very profitable and growing pedophile industry."
While legislatures have come to accept the reality of the problem — 28 out of 50 state bodies passed laws on human trafficking last year, and Polaris now gives 21 states their top rating for anti-trafficking laws — advocates haven't seen the convictions they expected.
A study from Northeastern University and the Urban Institute found only about one-in-five human trafficking cases resulted in a prosecution. From 2009 to 2011, the Justice Department brought an average of 24 labor trafficking cases a year, which is double the amount brought annually from 2000 to 2009. Even still, legislators said efforts at the federal level generally outstripped less significant local efforts.
The Urban Institute study found local law enforcement and prosecutors often lack the proper training to assist victims or to separate human trafficking cases from crimes like kidnapping or prostitution. McGill is working to mandate training for law enforcement and judges in Nebraska.
Many of the new legislative proposals for next year focus on victim protection and working to do more to target traffickers. Van de Putte wants to give Texas victims the ability to sue websites like craigslist that traffickers use to find clients. McGill wants to create a registry, not unlike existing ones that track and publish information on convicted sex offenders.
Ellison, of the Polaris Project, said the group will push for "Safe Harbor" laws in 2013 in seven states: Texas, Nebraska, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, Nevada and Arkansas. The laws protect young trafficking victims from being prosecuted for commercial sex acts to which they can't legally consent.
The bigger challenge is improving victim services, which carries a high cost in an era of state-level belt-tightening. Van de Putte wants Texas to create more shelters for victims. Unterman said a lack of funds to train people and prosecute offenders is hampering some efforts.
"You're basically dealing with brainwashing techniques. The ramifications of being sexually abused last a long time," Unterman said, adding: "Our hearts are in the right place. But it doesn't do much good to raise awareness and identify these kids and then not do anything for them."


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First part of papercraft JMSDF Aegis-cruiser "Kirishima"!
The Heppoko Paper Model Studio has begun releasing the first parts of a 1/200 scale papercraft Aegis-cruiser "Kirishima" of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force!
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Last fall I had the opportunity to visit Lexington, Kentucky, with Travel+Leisure. Growing up in the Midwest, I always give small towns a chance to impress me, and boy did Lexington exceed my expectations. There is so much cool stuff going on in Lexington right now.
The great thing about smaller cities is that they are so affordable. You can own a home much more easily than in cities like DC, LA, San Francisco, New York, etc. Everything is just much less expensive — including spaces for businesses. The low cost of living and low barrier to entry for businesses gives anyone with a business or restaurant idea to actually be able to afford a space for it. The cool thing about that is that it means there can be a ton of thriving local businesses and restaurants, and that is exactly what I found to be true in Lexington.
Another thing I found interesting, I met two people who previously lived in New York City for 10 years, but had recently moved back to Lexington. When I asked why, the thread of their answers was similar — the amazing cost of living, family, and business opportunities.
Back to the food — I ate a lot of delicious food in Lexington. Now, there's only so much you can eat in 3 days, but I think I got a good taste of a few local places.
I stayed at the 21c Museum Hotel (which is gorgeous, more on that in another post) but upon my late night arrival, I ate at the restaurant in the hotel — Lockbox. The pimento macaroni & cheese was so delicious, I had it a second time. I'm actually still thinking about it and want it right now.
I recommend Lockbox beyond just if you are staying at the 21c Museum Hotel. The ambiance is great, and the food and cocktails are delicious. Plus you can take a walk around the museum while there. If you have something going on downtown, it's a great spot to get dinner before or afterward.
Enoteca was a dinner to remember. I highly recommend snagging a spot on the string-lit patio (it was rented out the evening I ate there, so I ate at the bar). My favorite thing besides the cheese, bread, and Marcona almond app was the meatballs a las madrileñas with a red wine tomato sauce and the brussels sprouts in a Manchego sauce. MANCHEGO SAUCE. I'm obsessed with Manchego.
The bartender also introduced me to a new wine that I absolutely loved — Zuazo Gaston Rioja Crianza Tempranillo. I will not tell you how many glasses I had…
If you like wine and tapas, I highly recommend Enoteca!
Next up is the West Sixth Brewery. One of the owners, Brady Barlow, just happened to be there while I was there and he gave me a tour of the 90,000 square foot building which they rent out to a few other businesses. The building was an old bread factory and Barlow said at first they weren't sure what they'd do with all the space. Something that was really important to them as a company was making sure that they were a good place to work for the employees. It was clear to me that this company is really invested in the community, it's employees, and the beer is delicious!
One of my favorite parts of the brewery was the open air seating area where you could bring your dog while you enjoyed the beer and food. Anywhere you can bring your dog, I'm in!
Doodles is not your average breakfast spot. I'm still dreaming about the biscuits and homemade gravy. That gravy will change you. It's a farm-to-table restaurant, or as they like to say comfort food with a conscience. I just happened to meet the owner who told me someone has to come in a 6 am (usually her) to make the gravy every day, and it sells out every weekend — I can see why.
In addition to the famous biscuits and gravy, I couldn't resist the Pigs & Puffs (bacon and beignets). My mouth is literally watering right now.
I had one of the best lattes I've ever at A Cup of Commonwealth. Now I'm going to be asking for the syrup mix they call Basilnut at my local coffee shop. It's a mix of hazelnut and vanilla syrup and trust me — it's amazing. I had to know the meaning behind the name Basilnut and the barista told me it was because a former employee named Basil, made up the drink and would always drink it herself so they started calling it Basilnut. So no, it doesn't have basil in it.
It was easy to get a sense of the community in Lexington at Cup of Commonwealth. It was my first experience with a Pay it Forward Board, where you can purchase a drink for someone, or a type of person, you write who it is on the coffee cup sleeve and pin it on the wall. Then people can come in and redeem them. Sometimes they are for a specific person, sometimes they are more general. One said, "For someone from Missouri." Others would say they were for someone who worked at a certain place or was part of a certain club. There had to be hundreds of them pinned to the wall! I quickly learned they weren't the only place that does the Pay It Forward board as I saw it in several other places in town.
I mean, I'm a donut girl. Forget cupcakes, I've always been a donut girl. A great local spot of donuts in Lexington is North Lime Donuts. Let's just say I bought 9 and tried bite of them all…
And if you haven't had enough to eat yet, you can find delicious ice cream at Crank & Boom. Anywhere that does ice cream sampler flights already has my business. I tried four flavors and honestly could NOT pick a favorite. Not only do they have homemade ice cream, but they also serve beer, wine, coffee, and cocktails. There's something for everyone.
Do you live in or know some great spots in Lexington? Leave your food/restaurant/drink recommendations in the comments!
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Online fashion shopping on an exponential ride
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Fashion sites like navabi.co.uk are joining the ranks of books and electronics in the online gold rush. At first, clothing shoppers were wary for obvious reasons. But online fashion service has gotten better.
True, shoppers still can't have the item as quickly as they do when buying in a bricks and mortar store, but there are other benefits. Online clothes shopping allows us to order several sizes and to try them on in the comfort of our own home, sending back those sizes that do not fit. There is no hustle and bustle or dressing room line with which to deal, no parking, and no sales person to track down for a missing price tag.
In 2012, it was reported that clothing sales online only accounted for 13 percent of all clothing sales. This number however, is expected to skyrocket soon. Why?
Because of better photography, product videos, lookbooks, magazine quality content to help buyers make up their minds as to what to wear. Shopper reviews are also helping drive online clothing sales. And more tools and gimmicks for finding the right size or choosing the most becoming colour, will undoubtedly be popping up as the drive to gain more online customers gets stronger.
Other techniques that are helping the trend include daily deals and flash sales, cross-channel integration - being able to access sales information and reliable inventory counts via smart phone apps, the company web site or the shop shelf - expedited shipping, in-store pick-up - either in the company store or that of a partner - and social networking. Retailers are also letting shoppers upload personal videos to shopping sites of users modeling clothes.
Why are more people shopping for clothes online? For its convenience, more choices - access to international fashion or clothing that is not so easily available locally - and for some, it is finding that rare piece that no one else will have, even if it comes from someone else's closet.
Brand names, which up until now perhaps only showcased their clothing online, are now taking steps to enable shoppers to purchase clothing as well. Moreover, as online shopping for clothes grows, retailers are going to be bidding for the same key words and using similar acquisition strategies, driving the price of an online customer to the stars, which means retailers are going to have to develop unique and innovative ways of attracting and keeping customers with online loyalty programs, among other schemes.
The good thing is that all this rush toward the internet is actually going to improve the in-store experience, as stores will have to compete to keep shoppers. Undoubtedly price comparisons will become easier and shoppers will be able to expect a better physical experience through more informed and savvy sales staff and innovative proprietary items that will not be available anywhere else. Also, retailers are going to make better use of big data in order to fine-tune shoppers' experiences. This can be viewed as either frightening or exciting, or both. Stay tuned.
This article has been written by navabi.co.uk.


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Cancer cells not only exhibit the well known "hallmarks" that Hanahan and Weinberg enumerated in 2000 but also several other molecular alterations, notably a profound metabolic rewiring. This often, but not always, entails the Warburg effect, i.e., tumor cells maintain high rates of glycolysis even in the presence of a normoxic environment (aerobic glycolysis). Metabolic defects have long been viewed as a mere epiphenomenon of cancer and not as an active contributor to tumorigenesis. The discovery that that germline mutations in two enzymes of the Krebs cycle, namely fumarate hydratase (FH) and succinate dehydrogenase (SDH), are associated with an increased risk of tumorigenesis founded the notion of "oncometabolites" and paved the way for the study of metabolism as an oncogenic factor. In this Research Topic, we accept review articles, perspectives, research articles dealing with the oncogenic (and oncosuppressive) roles of intermediate and respiratory metabolism.
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If my people would but listen to me… you would be fed with the finest wheat; with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.
Psalm 81.13, 16
Gone Good
"Honey from the rock" is a seldom mentioned, yet potent Biblical symbol linked directly to Jacob. Of all Old Testament legends, he holds unquestionable title of Bad Boy Gone Good. Nothing he's taught by his grandfather, Abraham, and his father, Isaac, sinks in. As a young man, he's a manipulative liar and con artist. He scams his twin brother, Esau, out of his birthright as primary heir. But in his rush to steal Isaac's wealth, Jacob also inherits the role of Israel's patriarch. God doesn't press the matter. He leaves Jacob to his own devices, knowing he'll eventually meet his come-uppance, which is exactly what happens. He looks up one day to find Esau coming after him. While he waits to pay for his recklessness, God appears in angelic form and wrestles Jacob into obedience to His will. His brother arrives to discover a changed man.
In Deuteronomy, Moses sings a ballad with a lengthy segment about Jacob: "In a desert land he [God] found him, in a barren and howling waste. He shielded him and cared for him; he guarded him as the apple of his eye… He made him ride on the heights of the land and fed him with the fruits of the fields. He nourished him with honey from the rock." (Deuteronomy 10, 12) A message weaves through this imagery. When we yield to God's purpose, He takes care of us. Not only does He see to our needs and protection. He provides sweetness in places where none naturally exists.
If Only
Psalm 81 picks up this thread, as God mourns Israel's rebellion against His plan. Once again, it's strayed from His ways and become fascinated with idols. God doesn't temper His words here—He's obviously exasperated and unhappy. "I rescued you from slave labor," He reminds Israel. "Any time you got into trouble, I came to your aid." He wants them to hear His warning about putting other gods where He belongs. "If only you would listen to Me," He says, "I'd take care of your problems." Instead of cringing at His anger, they'd enjoy His promise to feed them with the finest wheat and satisfy them with honey from the rock. Again, just mentioning honey from a rock clarifies His message. God wants Israel to realize it's headed in the wrong direction, chasing the wrong things like its ancestor, Jacob, did. He wants His people to turn back to Him.
A Candy Shop
Relentless advertising encourages us to picture the world as a candy shop, a warehouse of endless goodies to grab. The blitz is so seductive many develop insatiable cravings for things they can't afford, financially, emotionally, and spiritually. Once they have them, though, the high vanishes and before they know it, another confection calls. If just one thing stole their desire to please God—a house or car, a job or companion, say—they might realign their priorities more easily. But some grow so obsessed with acquiring things—lots of them—it evolves into worship. They meditate on wish lists. They sacrifice everything to scheme and manipulate and even destroy others to amass fortunes they're not meant to have. They're like Jacob, oblivious to God's plan and unaware they're headed to a reckoning where they'll wrestle with Him. (We've seen plenty of these matches lately.)
If only we stopped fantasizing about sweets in shiny wrappers. If only we realized we're here to serve God and one another, not to act like greedy brats. If only we pierced the world's candy-store illusions to realize where we really are—in a desert land, a barren and howling waste. God longs to take care of us. When we relinquish cravings for manmade treats, He reveals sweetness where we think none exists. God's rock candy is loaded with fulfilling nutrients. "If you'll listen to me," He tells us, "I'll feed you the finest wheat. I'll nourish you with honey from the rock that satisfies."
Why get fat on worldly sweets when we can splurge on nutritious honey from the rock?
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Postscript: New Weekend Feature
If you're a regular here, you know my passion for black gospel music. While I identify with it more strongly than most, I love it too much not share with those I love and respect—i.e., you. Each weekend, either Friday or Saturday, I'll post a song that speaks to me with some background on the artist. Take a few minutes to give it a look. On Sunday, we can all enjoy our "high church" hymns and anthems. But I know nothing better than celebrating the weekend with a terrific gospel tune!
"Thank You" – Rev. Walter Hawkins & The Love Center Choir
Might as well start with the best. Walter Hawkins has no equal among today's gospel songwriters. Love Center, which he founded and pastors in Oakland, boasts the best gospel church choir there is—period. (For Boomers: His brother and minister of music, Edwin, recorded the 1969 Top Ten hit, "O Happy Day.") "Thank You" is over 10 years old, but it could have been written yesterday. Listening to Walter's impassioned legato introduction—he's in full voice as singer and preacher—is like reading the newspaper. Then the choir's up-tempo praise dissipates the darkness. One final bit: the lead singer, Yvette Flunder, formerly Love Center's associate pastor, now shepherds City of Refuge, a thriving GLBT congregation in San Francisco.


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NEW DELHI:Vodafone India, the country's No 2 mobile carrier, has posted a 6.4% on-year growth in organic service revenue, helped by voice revenue growth and reduced regulatory impacts, but overall revenue for the quarter to June fell 3.4% year-on-year to nearly £1.52 billion (Rs 13,478 crore approx), dragged down by slower data revenue growth and lower intra-circle roaming revenues.
"Data browsing revenue growth of 22.3% slowed down from the pace of prior quarters, reflecting lower customer growth," Vodafone said in a statement.
Vodafone India had reported 45% growth in data revenue for the full year in FY16, and growth on this count was as high as 55% during the first six months of the previous fiscal.
"It's evident that 2G data penetration has hit a wall, and going forward, India's top three carriers may further cut rates of lower-denomination data packs to boost consumption in low-and middle-end of the market," said an analyst at a leading global brokerage, who did not wish to be named.
Market leader Bharti Airtel recently slashed effective data rates for its prepaid customers, offering upto 67% more benefits for the same price, after No 3 carrier, Idea Cellular had cut effective data by offering upto 45% more benefits for its prepaid subscribers.
Vodafone India's active data customer base during the quarter to June, however, increased to 69.7 million from 66.8 million a year ago and its 3G/4G customer base has also grown to 32.3 million, up 46%.
Unlisted Vodafone India is the first telco to report results in the April-June quarter. The British mobile carrier said preparations for its much-delayed India initial public offer (IPO) were underway, but it did not offer a specific time-frame.
Vodafone chief executive Vittorio Colao reportedly said the planned listing of its India arm could help the British group if it pursues further tie-ups with cable-TV firm Liberty Global in Europe. US group Liberty and Vodafone have agreed to form a joint venture in the Netherlands.
Vodafone Group Plc, in a statement, said the Group had changed the reporting of certain dealer commissions in India with effect from April 1, this year.
Accordingly, organic service revenue growth rates of its India unit and the Group for the quarter ended June were amended to exclude the impact of this change, which, the company said, had "no effect on earnings or cash flows".
"Excluding regulatory drags including MTR (mobile termination rate) cuts, roaming price caps and an increase in service tax, service revenue grew 7.7% on an organic basis compared to 10.2% in the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year," the company said.
The slower pace of growth, it said, mainly reflected "the reversal of the leap-year effect and lower intra-circle roaming revenues". Vodafone India's average revenue per unit (ARPU) fell to Rs 176 in the quarter from Rs 184 a year earlier.
During the April-June quarter, the company added 3,300 3G sites, taking the total to 59,000 and the population coverage to 96% of the target urban areas. At present, Vodafone India has 9,700 4G sites with coverage of 45% of its data revenue across five key circles and it expects 4G coverage to rise to over 60 % of data revenues by the year-end, ahead of the upcoming spectrum auction.


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Scholarship Spotlight: Salima Moosabhai
October 09, 2009
Born and raised in India, Salima Moosabhai will complete a degree in hospitality management from the New York City College of Technology next June. The JBF scholarship recipient recently told us about the touching moment that inspired her to pursue work in the culinary industry. Read more about her story and her ideas about the future here.


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My lovely friend B sent me a really nice message with advice from a playwright she had met and passed it on to me. Reading the words of encouragement, I realised that when it comes to writing I:
a) don't really consider giving it up.
b) don't worry about getting paid for it.
Let's go a little Freud on this…
Point A . I just write a lot and always have. I mean I still seem to have this need to write here, even though my brain is in actual pain trying to piece the Other Project together. (Hopefully more on that on a later date.) But if I did not write experiences down here, I might well do this in a notebook by my bedside. (Ok, on the floor next to my airbed – you know what I mean.) And maybe I do. I just don't want to come across as that sad.
Point B. That surprised me. It really did. I usually worry about how to make money you see. I'm sure I still will as soon as… well the Other Other Thing that I will write about soon, has been and gone. For now though, life is pretty much chosen poverty and I can still eat so I'm not complaining. (What was that thing a very insightful someone once said: a non-working non-starving actress? Point made.)
Suddenly I understood what people meant with " finding a way to get paid for something you love doing so that every paycheck is a bonus." Between understanding a sentence and feeling a situation is a world of difference.
Step one is done: I have definitely found the thing I love.
Step two is just life in progress.
To be continued…


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Rep. Frank Wolf says fewer workers are supporting more Social Security beneficiaries
U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf said the longevity of Americans is placing a strain on Social Security.
"In 1950, the average American lived for 68 years and 16 workers supported one retiree. Today, the average life expectancy is 78 and three workers support one retiree," Wolf said on Feb. 17 before voting against a 10-month extension of the Social Security payroll tax credit.
We wondered whether Wolf was correct about the life expectancy tallies and the ratio of the number workers supporting each Social Security recipient.
Let's start with life expectancy: A 2006 Congressional Research Service report said that from 1949 to 1951, the U.S. life expectancy was 68.1 years. The most recent data from the Centers for Disease control show that in 2010, the average life expectancy was 78.7 years old. So Wolf is right on this front.
What about the numbers of workers supporting a Social Security recipient?
Dan Scandling, Wolf's spokeman, pointed to an April 2011 fact-check from our colleagues at PolitiFact Georgia that examined a similar claim made by Mark Warner, D-Va., about the worker-to-retiree ratio in 1950 compared with today.
The story referenced historical data from the 2010 Social Security Trustees report. We looked at the latest trustees report from 2011 to get the ratio of workers to retirees on Social Security.
In 1950, there were 48.28 million workers paying into the system and 2.93 million receiving benefits. That works out to 16.5 employees for every Social Security recipient back then. In 2011, the latest year in which data was available, there were 157.8 million workers paying into Social Security and nearly 55 million receiving benefits. That comes to 2.9 workers for every retiree, close to Wolf's number.
The decline in the ratio is driven by a number of factors.
Henry Aaron, an economist and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, said in the early years of the system, many workers such as farmers and state and local employees weren't eligible to receive benefits. Over the decades, more people from more professions have been admitted into the system. In the 1950s and 1960s, the eligibility age to receive Social Security payments was lowered from 65 to 62.
And basic demographics are at play.
"The ratio changed because Americans are living longer and retiring earlier," Bob Pozen, a non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution said in an e-mail. "Moreover, the baby boomers -- a big demographic wave -- are starting to retire."
The Social Security Administration, in its 2011 trustees report, projected that unless changes are made, trust funds supporting the system will be exhausted in 2036 and full benefits would no longer be paid on a timely basis.
That doesn't mean there aren't ways to deal with the projected shortfall.
For the system to remain whole for the next 75 years, the Social Security Administration suggests the payroll tax into the system could be increased, benefits could be reduced, or some combination of the two approaches could be implemented.
Our ruling
Wolf said that 60 years ago, the average life expectancy was 68 years at a time when 16 workers supported each retiree on Social Security. Today, he said, the life expectancy is 78 and three workers support one retiree.
He's right on the numbers and highlighting a demographic challenge the Social Security Administration acknowledges is placing greater demands on the system.
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The Opera 3, Opera II and Online Filing Manager Upgrade releases cover the legislative changes required to complete the 2016/17 year end and to start the 2017/18 tax year.
Release numbers are as follows
- Opera 3 (2.40)
- Opera II (7.60)
- Online Filing Manager (3.70)
Summary of changes
- New Advanced Payments & Deductions report (Opera 3 only): The Advanced Payments & Deductions list is a new multi-period, multi-payment and deduction report that will assist you with new gender pay gap reporting requirements.
- Payrolling company car benefits: The Full Payment Submission (FPS) in the 2017/18 tax year can include company car details if you want to payroll this benefit.
- Apprenticeship levy: The way that the Government funds apprenticeships in England is changing in the 2017/18 tax year. Some employers will be required to pay a new apprenticeship levy. Funding for apprenticeships will also change.
- P60 formats: These have been updated, and approved by HMRC.
- Scottish Income Tax rates and bandwidths: The Scotland Act 2016 provides the Scottish Parliament with powers to set the income tax rates and bands that will apply to Scottish taxpayers.
- PAYE, NI and statutory payments The rates, bandwidths and thresholds have been updated according to changes announced in the Autumn Statement.
- Auto enrolment thresholds: These have been updated according to the changes announced by The Pensions Regulator.
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Inflation is a rise in the general level of prices of goods and services that households acquire for the purpose of consumption in an economy over a period of time.Read more
PPPs are the rates of currency conversion that equalize the purchasing power of different currencies by eliminating the differences in price levels between countries. In their simplest form, PPPs are simply price relatives that show the ratio of the prices in national currencies of the same good or service in different countries.Read more
This second edition of the SPPI Guide is a complement to the International Producer Price Index Manual published by the IMF in 2004 in two ways: it focuses on service-specific aspects in the PPI compilation by developing further the conceptual framework and it adds detailed descriptions of PPI measurement for a wide range of individual service industries.Read more
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OECD annual inflation stable at 1.6% in October 2019
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03/12/2019 - Annual inflation in the OECD area was stable at 1.6 % in October 2019. Energy prices continued to fall, by (minus) 3.0%, following a contraction of (minus) 2.7% in September, while food price inflation picked-up marginally, to 1.4%, compared with 1.3% in September.
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