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Scuba Diving Disaster in Boracay Island, Philippines
Scuba diving is known to be a safe water sport but sometimes various accidents can happen that may even bring to fatalities. Sometimes divers are attacked by sharks, sometimes they are not so professional and don't have enough knowledge to know how to behave during the diving.
The accident that happened on January 24 in the Boracay Island, Philippines doesn't have any connection to the above mentioned things but the fact is that the 28-year old Swiss national Martia Josefina Elsehner is no longer alive.
According to the local police officials report, the victim was diving with her fiancé and three friends at a fine dive site in Manoc Manoc Village. Oliver Keller, her fiancé was with her when Elsehner complained of stomachache. The group immediately suspended the activities and took her to the nearest Boracay District Hospital, where, after some time, the doctors pronounced Elsehner dead.
Nobody knows the true reason why the girl died, but to avoid being suspected of foul play, Keller requested for an autopsy. Elsehner's body is laid in a nearby funeral home.


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Ban hails India's assurance of action on sex abuse charges
UN Secretary-General welcomes India's assurance that it would take "strict and exemplary" action against any member of the Indian peacekeeping contingent in Congo found to have engaged in sexual exploitation.world Updated: Aug 13, 2008 01:18 IST
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday welcomed the Indian government's assurance that it would take "strict and exemplary" action against any member of the Indian peacekeeping contingent in Congo found to have engaged in sexual exploitation or abuse.
The Indian assurance came in the light of United Nations Internal Oversight Services finding prime facie evidence that members of the one of the units with the Indian peace contingent previously assigned in the cuch a behaviour.
Ban said he was "deeply troubled" by the outcome of the investigation and such a behviour if substantiated is "wholly unacceptable."
He called for "disciplinary action to the maximum degree permitted by the Indian law" being taken as soon as possible against those found to be "involved in such a misconduct."
"The government of India has assured the UN that the allegations will be promptly and thoroughly investigated and, if proven, strict and exemplary action would be taken as per the law," a UN spokesman said.
The Secretary General, he said, values India's "long standing and valuable support" for the UN peacekeeping.
"He expresses his respect for all those peacekeepers from India and other troop contributing countries who serve with honour and commitment and stresses that the misconduct of a few should not diminish the enormous contribution and sacrifice of the large number of blue helmets who serve the cause of peace," the spokesman added.

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Three people were injured and one crew member died after the roof to the stage at Radiohead's Toronto concert last week collapsed, and there was enough damage to equipment on top of that for the band to postpone some of their tours.
Radiohead posted a note to their fans that elements of their backline and light show were destroyed in the accident, and that certain overseas dates must be pushed. Below, in their words:
As you will probably have heard the roof over the stage collapsed at our show in Toronto killing crew member Scott Johnson and injuring three other crew members. The collapse also destroyed the light show – this show was unique and will take many weeks to replace. The collapse also caused serious damage to our backline, some elements of which are decades old and therefore hard to replace.
We will make every effort to offer the fans the very best show possible under the circumstances – thanks for your understanding and support.
Whilst we all are dealing with the grief and shock ensuing from this terrible accident there are also many practical considerations to deal with & consequently we have to try and reschedule the following shows…
The following dates will likely have their rescheduled nights starting on June 27:
30 Roma Hippodrome Capanelle
1 Firenze Parco delle Cascine
3 Bologna Arena Parco Nord
4 Codroipo Villa Manin
6 Berlin Wuhlheide
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Disc Herniation
Disc Herniation Treatment in India
An increasing number of people are found to be suffering from slip disc or herniated disc. This can be caused due to aging, accidental trauma or injury, or lifting weights and excessive strain.
What is a Disc Herniation?
This is a spinal disorder where the cushioning rubbery disc between spinal bones (vertebrae) is damaged. This disc is the shock protector for the bones as it absorbs shocks and jerks of the bones which we face in our routine activities like bending, walking, lifting, twisting, etc.
The cushioning disc has two parts: the inner gelatinous softcore and the tough outer ring. Herniated or slipped disc arises when this gelatinous softcore protrudes through the outer ring. This happens when the outer ring is either injured, weak or degenerated or defective.
- The symptoms depend on whether the location of disc herniation is in the low back, mid-back or neck. Slip disc causes debilitating pain and discomfort in the movement because it tends to compress the spinal nerve in the affected area along with numbness or weakness of surrounding arms or legs. Referred pain is also experienced along the course of that nerve.
- When the damage is in the neck a person may experience pain around the neck area and numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain in the shoulder, neck, arm, or hand. These symptoms would seem to intensify with the increased motion of the neck.
- If the lower back disc is affected, a person may experience pain originating from buttocks and moving down the back of either leg to the knee or below. Numbness, tingling or weakness in the buttocks, anus or genitals, back, legs, or feet or all of these organs is possible. These symptoms are broadly known as Sciatica.
- The patient will also feel a sharp pain that might arise with movement, straining or coughing. There would be a certain difficulty in controlling bowel movements or bladder function in severe cases.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is an indication to see a specialist (Dr. Arun Saroha) immediately.
The spine specialist will perform a thorough physical examination followed by a neurological examination. This includes complete check-up of the spine, nerve function testing, the sensorimotor examination of limbs.
The doctor may try to understand the history and ask for information on prior spine problems, lifestyle, any past injuries, duration of pain and existing symptoms.
A specialized imaging study is done, after a few weeks of initial treatment and if it fails to give the desired relief. This includes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). X-rays of parts of the spine in various positions and CT Scan if indicated after above.
Sufficient rest or limited activity and anti-inflammatory medications are the first level treatment. The doctor will ask to restrict activities like lifting, bending, and straining for a short period.
Another therapeutic remedy would be to treat the injured area with ice packs initially and later switch to hot packs.
This is usually supplemented with various modules of physiotherapy. After the first few weeks, if the body responds positively to the treatment, the doctor may recommend physical therapy, exercise, and massage. If these measures do not work, surgical repair can be considered.
After the first few weeks, if the body responds positively to the treatment, the doctor may recommend physical therapy, exercise, and massage. If these measures do not work, surgical repair can be considered. The absolute indication of surgery is neurological weakness and pain which is making the patient unable to do daily activities.
About Keyhole Surgery
This is a breakthrough in minimally invasive surgery. The term 'keyhole' itself explains the size of the incision cut in the back. Keyhole surgery is performed through a cut just as big or less than 1inch. In open surgery, the surgeon makes an incision depending on the levels to be operated.
Keyhole surgery is performed with an endoscope, a very high definition camera, and exclusively designed surgical micro-tools and monitors for indirect viewing.
The fragments of the prolapsed disc are slowly removed without any harm to the surrounding tissue. The patient is awake through the procedure and only local anesthesia is administered. Another way is a microscopic surgery, involving anesthesia and <1-inch incision.
The success rate of this procedure is around 95-98% and there are many advantages for the patients.
- Since it is not open surgery, there is a lower risk of scarring, blood loss, blood clots being formed or infection.
- Keyhole surgery reduces the danger of spinal fluid leaking and causes minimal injury to the spinal nerves.
- The muscle tissues around the affected area are carefully pushed aside. As the muscles in the back are not disrupted, recovery is quicker and less painful. In most cases, the patient is able to move freely on the same/next day of the surgery. Discharge time for this could be 2 days for a normal case.
As the person comes out of local anesthesia, there might be minimal pain and some discomfort, maybe for a couple of hours only. Keyhole surgery is a technological boon to the field of medical sciences. When conducted with precision, this surgery gives accurate outcomes and renders much shorter hospital time for the patient.
Cost of Surgery
The cost depends on the category of the hospital, the location and the extent of pre-surgery procedures. Approximate cost of Keyhole surgery for a herniated disc in India amounts between 1.5 lacs-2 lacs INR or 5500-6000 USD
Taking the decision to undergo spine surgery is very crucial and should be made on a well-informed basis. Talk to our doctor and understand the methodology, the kind of surgery most appropriate for your problem. recovery period and post-surgery care.
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From the team that created My Way, the hottest musical revue in America right now, it's beginning to look a lot like a free, fresh, knocked-out coo-coo Sinatra Christmas, complete with 40 swingin' hits perfect for the holidays. Crooning Frank's favorites including, "Mistletoe and Holly," "The Christmas Song," "Christmas Memories," "Winter Wonderland," "Silver Bells" and "I'll Be Home for Christmas," Christmas My Way invites you to grab your bird, jingle your bells, pour a good stiff egg nog, and have yourself a merry little Christmas NOW baby!
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Torben EskerodTitle Untitled-cv37-18a
Year 2001-2008
Print Archival inkjet print
Paper size 60x90 cm
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Paper size #2 100x150 cm
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Edition of 5( nr.4/5)
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Markings Signed and numbered by the artist on the verso
Extra print info Small size framed with museum glass-Large edition in Diasec framed. Also available unframed.
Artist Biography
Born in 1960, Torben Eskerod lives and works in Cophenhagen. He has exhibited widely in the US and Europe, most recently at Denmark's Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Museum of National History, and The Karen Blixen Museum. Eskerod's work has been included in numerous books and exhibition catalogues, and is represented in several public art collections including the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; the Southeast Museum of Photography, Daytona Beach; The National Portrait Gallery, London; and the National Museum of Photography, Copenhagen.
Campo Verano
Danish artist Torben Eskerod offers a meditation on the role of photography in the persistence of memory with his evocative body of work, "Campo Verano." Named after Rome's largest cemetery, Eskerod's series gracefully reinterprets small photographic portraits affixed to tombstones he encountered amongst the many gravesites there.
Such photographs were originally placed on grave markers to help the living to remember the dead. Yet it becomes clear in Eskerod's project how the passing of time substantially alters these not-so-delicate memorials. Many are cracked or chipped, and others are gradually fading away. Some have deteriorated so greatly that faces are unrecognizable or simply nonexistent. With "Campo Verano," Eskerod's reinterpretation and recollection of these portraits can be seen as a contribution to a new form of memory—a memory challenging both the decay of the picture and the gradual disappearance of individual memories.
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Justo Bautista Elizondo has been an associate at CCN since 1997 and practices in the labor, immigration and foreign investment areas, as well as in labor, civil and criminal litigation cases. He has been a presenter on labor law topics at numerous conferences, specializing on labor relations in the maquiladora industry. Mr. Bautista is a member of the Colegio de Abogados en Derecho del Trabajo, A.C. (Labor Attorneys Bar Association), a professional organization in which he has served as both secretary and treasurer.
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Wednesday, June 01, 2011
High-Stakes Debt Ceiling Political Game Includes Big Oil Subsidies
May 31: With trillions of dollars and potential global economic collapse on the line, Republicans and Democrats are engaged in a high-stakes poker game over raising the U.S. debt ceiling. By most calculations the "drop-dead date" is somewhere around the beginning of August when the existing ceiling must be raised, but Wall Street insiders are warning that investors could get nervous before that if it appears a standoff is imminent.
Normally, raising the debt ceiling, to back up the full faith and credit of the U.S., is a perfunctory act of Congress. But this time, Republicans have insisted that the action must include large-scale program and entitlement funding cuts. At yesterday's White House press briefing, the Press Secretary said, "We also believe quite strongly that we have to raise the debt ceiling -- there is no option to doing that -- and that that will happen, because the economic impacts of not voting to raise the debt ceiling would be calamitous. Both will happen, we believe, and both are happening concurrently and, in many ways, on parallel tracks. So the President looks forward to an agreement on deficit reduction and to the Congress doing what it must do, which is vote to raise the debt ceiling that so that we, as the United States of America, continue to honor our obligations and pay our debts. . ."
Last evening a so-called "clean bill" (H.R.1954) to raise the debt ceiling with no additional spending cuts was purposely offered and defeated in the Republican-controlled House. Republicans are insistent that tax increases, including ending tax breaks for the very wealthy and subsidies for "Big Oil," are "off the table." Conversely, Democrats are arguing for both, and calling for reasoned cuts in entitlement programs.
Following last night's vote, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) said, "Tonight's vote shows the House is listening to the American people. The Obama Administration and congressional Democrats have repeatedly asked for a debt limit hike without any spending cuts and budget reforms, and the American people simply will not tolerate it. Raising the debt limit without major spending cuts and meaningful reforms would hurt our economy and destroy more jobs, adding to our debt crisis. . ."
House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) issued a lengthy statement on the vote, but said in part, "The Republicans have introduced a bill which they have now resoundingly said they will oppose. So where is the good faith effort here? We are, I believe, in good faith efforts -- in a bipartisan way, House and Senate, Democrats and Republicans with Vice President Biden -- to find ways to make sure we don't find ourselves in this situation again. As a mother and as a grandmother, I have absolutely no intention of passing any bills, personal or official, onto my children or grandchildren. And let me say, the Democrats know how to clean up the debt. We've had to do it before. . ."
Today, President Obama met with House Republicans on the debt ceiling issue. Speaker Boehner issued a statement following the meeting saying, "This morning, I released a letter signed by 150 economists who agreed that if we're going to get serious about creating jobs in America, we have got to reduce some of the uncertainty. Some of that uncertainty is caused by the giant debt that's facing our country. The fact is, if we're going to raise the debt limit, the spending cuts should exceed the increase in the debt limit. Otherwise, it'll serve to cost us jobs in our country, and that's not what the American people want. We had a very frank conversation. I thought it was productive. I'm looking forward to more serious conversations about how we reduce the deficit and the debt to get our economy going again and creating jobs."
On May 31, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and 19 of his colleagues sent a letter to Vice President Biden calling for an end to "billions in Big Oil tax subsidies in any deal to raise the debt ceiling or cut the deficit." In the letter the Senators urged the Vice President to ensure oil companies pay their fair share to help lower the deficit "just as working class taxpayers do." They said closing the tax loopholes would immediately recoup an estimated $21 billion over the next decade, money that currently pads oil company profits while doing nothing to lower gas prices. The NJ Senator recently led efforts in the Senate to put an end to these tax loopholes through the "Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act", which was supported by a bipartisan majority of Senators two weeks ago [See WIMS 5/18/11].
Access the 5/31 White House press briefing (click here). Access a release Speaker Boehner following the H.R.1954 vote (click here). Access a release Rep. Pelosi (click here). Access a release Speaker Boehner following the White House meeting (click here). Access the release and letter from Sen. Menendez (click here). Access legislative details including the roll call vote for H.R.1954 (click here). [*Energy/OilGas]
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THINKPAD(4) NetBSD Kernel Interfaces Manual THINKPAD(4) NAME thinkpad -- IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad laptop features support SYNOPSIS thinkpad* at acpi? DESCRIPTION The thinkpad driver provides support for vendor specific features found in IBM and Lenovo brand laptops, such as function key handling, hotkey handling, and temperature and fan monitoring. SEE ALSO acpi(4), aps(4), pmf(9), sysmon_envsys(9) HISTORY The thinkpad device driver appeared in NetBSD 5.0. AUTHORS Jared D. McNeill <email@example.com> NetBSD 9.0 June 9, 2010 NetBSD 9.0
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Tenant screening provides a first line of defense against discrimination complaints. That's because differences in factors such as an applicant's income, employment, references, and credit histories can help justify the selection of one tenant over another and thereby help landlords avoid discrimination charges. Here are eight recommendations for using the screening process to keep discrimination lawsuits at bay.
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Wimbledon, the third grand slam tennis event of the year, started today. But at least one recent former champion won't be playing there this year. And perhaps not next year either. The International Tennis Federation has banned Maria Sharapova from competing on the professional tennis circuit for two years though she's likely to succeed in getting this reduced. The ITF found her guilty of taking meldonium, a performance enhancing substance. She has taken it for many years and when she started taking it, it wasn't on the banned list. That recently changed and neither she nor her agent nor her coaches kept up with this so it wasn't declared on her doping control forms. She also hadn't consulted a doctor about taking this drug in some time so her argument that it was for medical reasons weren't considered plausible. The NY Times suggests her usage patterns on match days would indicate the drug was taken to give her an advantage.
I knew tennis wasn't exempt from doping but so far, it had excluded the top players. When I heard this news about Maria in March, I was shocked and disappointed. By all accounts, Maria has had a stellar career. She's been the world number 1. She's a former Wimbledon champion and has won all 4 grand slam tennis events, only one of 10 women who have accomplished this rare feat. Worth about $125 million, she's the highest paid female athlete in the world! Besides being a professional tennis player, she's also a business woman and has a hugely popular candy company, aptly named Sugarpova. And she's got classically beautiful looks as well.
So what would motivate someone who seems to have it "all" to seek this sort of an advantage in her sport? It's hard to say. At the same time, it's tempting to see a connection, even a tenuous one, between her Russian roots – though she's spent most of her life living in the US – and the recent ban of all Russian athletes from competing in the Olympics in August due to a culture of systematic doping. I'd like to draw a line from one event to the other but that would be stretching it.(And if the Russian ban stands, she won't be able to play for Russia in Rio.)
However, as I've thought about Maria's situation, I think she offers us a window into ourselves. Her missteps and her getting caught provide a tangible reminder of how easy it is to lack contentment, to be restless, to want more, to seek more, and to be willing to bend the rules or compromise our ethics to get it. There's nothing wrong with wanting more out of life, seeking to live a full life, and going after it. In many respects, that's an admirable trait. But when we cross the line, that thin line, that knowing line between pursuing something and grasping onto something–whatever it takes, whoever we have to hurt or push out of our path on our way to getting there, we have likely wandered into Sharapova territory.
And as we've seen with Maria, there are usually consequences. It may be just a matter of time before we're exposed. These compromises often start with small, seemingly harmless things (i.e. a small lie that twists the truth, stealing a towel from a hotel room, etc). Yet when we get away with enough of those minor infractions, we become bolder and take bigger risks and make even more foolish mistakes. Eventually we might find ourselves doing and covering for things we never dreamed we'd be on board with. In those moments, we can learn from Maria. Once this became public, she called a press conference, owned up to her mistake, and so far has faced the consequences.
Over the next several weeks, as you hear news about Wimbledon, see a headline in the paper, or perhaps even watch a tennis match, let your mind remember why Sharapova's not competing. Recall what she's missing out on and what we're missing on out by her not being there and be challenged to seek contentment in your own circumstances.


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Cricket Cemetery CC22 LTW The Reward of Cruelty
Over 18 minutes of posthumous sonic cruelty from the now defunct District of Columbia/Virginia hardcore quartet, LTW. Recorded by Kevin Bernsten at Developing Nations in Summer 2012 and mastered by TJ Lipple. LP includes button and patch.
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S.F. tech companies to hold open house
Airbnb, Google, Salesforce, Twitter and Zynga will be among the technology companies throwing open their San Francisco doors in October, hosting salons for residents, entrepreneurs and other interested parties in a sort of roving conference known as OpenCoSF.
Mayor Ed Lee first announced the plan on Sept. 11, as a marquee event of what he has dubbed Innovation Month. The OpenCoSF organization will officially begin Tuesday and plans to announce about 50 organizations that have agreed to host open houses so far. Among others taking part are Yammer, UCSF, GigaOm, Klout, SAY Media, Eventbrite and Quantcast.
John Battelle, owner of BattelleMedia, is the co-founder and a key driver behind what he calls the "inside out conference." He hopes to turn it into an annual event.
Battelle's Federated Media Publishing has produced the city's popular Web 2.0 conference series for years. But he described OpenCoSF as a new twist on that "three-days in a dark hotel" model. The open houses will enable entrepreneurs, technologists and investors as well as potential partners and customers to get up close and personal with San Francisco's technology players, he said.
At the same time, the event is open to the general public.
"Everybody who lives in San Francisco, works in San Francisco or spends a fair amount of time here is well aware there's a burgeoning innovation economy that is gathering a pretty significant head of steam," Battelle said. "I think there's a curiosity as to: What's that all about, who are these people, what are their ideas and what does it look and feel like? This is a really good way to answer those questions."
OpenCoSF will open on the evening of Oct. 11 at Federated Media headquarters, with Battelle interviewing Twitter Chief Executive Dick Costolo. There will also be a panel discussion with angel investor Ron Conway and GitHub founder Tom Preston-Werner.
The companies will host their open houses throughout the day on Oct. 12. Each event will have limited capacity. For more information, visit openco.us.
BattelleMedia has worked in partnership with the mayor's office, sfBIG, sf:citi, GoLightly House and others. Additional sponsors include Silicon Valley Bank, IPG Mediabrands and Universal McCann.
"We want people to come out to San Francisco and Silicon Valley and understand what's happening here and how the innovation economy really works," said Brian Monahan, a co-founder of the event and managing partner at Magna Global, part of IPG Mediabrands. "The way to show it is to just show it: Open the doors and meet these companies in their native environment and hear the team talk about what they're doing and why they're doing it."
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With the portal gates finally opening, ElectroJams wanted to share some last-minute reminders for those of you attending the annual Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival (OMF). Above all, though, remember to have the time of your life and stay hydrated!
Full Moon Party
On Thursday night, there will be a freestyle full moon party hosted on water's edge. No phones, no lights, no video—just a gathering set out to connect all its participants with nature via disconnect and a lifeline of warm downtempo sounds.
The PoWoW! is a massive, once-in-a-lifetime, collaboration between artists where anything can happen. Like what, you might ask? Like incredible rap legends like Snoop Dogg and The Roots as well as newer faces like Lil' Dicky making an appearance! This event gathers incredible artists and musicians together in order to remind us what we can't be allowed to forget, the greatness of music.
The Big Quiet
The Big Quiet is an experience which seeks to create the largest, musically-guided meditation gathering to help others understand not just the power of music, but the power of rumination. Perhaps the most definitive qualities of The Big Quiet are the event's reach and acceptance of those with little to no experience in meditation, as well as its mission to marry the people with the beauty of human creativity and innovation by bringing them to renowned landmarks such as the World Trade Center or Madison Square Garden.
Locations & Hours
The festival address is Sunshine Grove is 12517 NE 91st Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972, although a quick Google Maps search of "Sunshine Grove Okeechobee" will lead you right to it. Gates will officially open Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 12PM EST.
If your festival wristband was lost, misplaced, was not received via mail, or you simply ordered the pass beyond the official shipping deadline, you will have to visit the offsite box office before coming to the gates. You can find the box office information here.
It is MANDATORY for wristbands to be registered and registering your wristband is the ONLY way to be eligible for next year's loyalty program. You can register your wristband or find more information about it here.
Festival Map
The official maps of the venue are available for download here. Go ahead and download it to familiarize yourself with the land and prevent joining the Lost & Found items.
If you need a lift to the festival gates, you can save some time and money by hopping on the Okee Bus to Sunshine Grove. Whether one-way or round trip, this shuttle will ensure you get there safe and sound you can begin your lovely adventure as quickly as possible. Information can be found here.
Official App
If there is any other important detail we might have missed regarding the venue, it can easily be found in the Okeechobee Music Festival app, both on Android and IOS. Download link can be found here.


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Chinese Curry SauceFrom fergie 11 years ago
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- Mix the curry powder and the flour in a bowl and put to on side.
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- Add the salt, paprika and chilli powder and stir well.
- Add water, a little at a time, untilt he sauce isof the require consistency (thick but fluid).
- Bring to boil and simmer briskly for a few minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
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- You can make a meat style curry. like chicken, prawns, pork or boiled potatoes, Mushrooms etc.,
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- stir-fry the chicken/prawns/meat/potatoes. mushrooms until nearly cooked and then add the curry paste.
- Continue to stir-fry for a few minutes. Add a little water, if you want more gravy or if it is going a little thick.
- Serve hot, with rice or noodles or chips.
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Hi. My name is Melinda Baily.
I converted to Islam almost three years ago.
And I'd like just to discuss some common questions that I have been asked about how I had found out about Islam.
Originally, I moved to South Carolina from Buffalo, New York. My grandparents and my great grandparents had lived there, and they were Catholic. My parents were both born Catholic. My father is Polish and my mother is Italian. They had met a man and ended up converting from Catholicism to born-again Christian. We were in a non-denominational Church in Buffalo. And then we moved down to North Carolina about 8 years ago now.
My Sister's Story
We were still going to church, and then my sister met somebody and she said he was Muslim. They were getting into a serious relationship. We didn't know anything about Islam. We were really dedicated to Christianity.
My sister had started researching, and so we welcomed him into our family with open arms. We were really curious to learn about his views, his religion and such stuff. My sister ended up getting married to him.
My sister later decided that she really wanted to research the religion before they had children. She wanted to make a decision about what she wanted to raise her children as, because she didn't want to introduce her children to a religion that she didn't believe in. She wanted them to support something that she believed in. So she had started researching, and she researched for about 2 years.
Then she ended up converting to Islam, and she told our family that she didn't believe in the trinity anymore, and that she had done a lot of researching about Islam. It was really scary at first to us because we had a lot of common misconceptions about the religion, and it was really scary to see a big change in her; her belief system, the way she acted, and the way she dressed.
I wasn't really interested in Islam at the time. It was really scary to see my sister go through a lot of changes in her ideas. But eventually, my family had stopped going to Church, although they didn't stop practicing Christianity and believing in it. At that point I was young and I was going through high school. Eventually I became confused about what I really believed in.
My parents were saying one thing, and my sister was saying another thing. So I really wanted to research myself and decide what I believe and what the truth is for me, and not just accept the religion I was born into. I believed my search would either make me stronger in Christianity or stronger if I wanted to convert to Islam. So that was my goal that I planned to achieve, but I really never actually had encouragement to do it because I was busy being a teenager and doing other things.
Then my sister had moved oversees, and every time she came back to visit us like for the summer time she was a lot more religious and a lot more strict in religion. It was very scary to see these changes. Then she introduced me to somebody that was also a Muslim, and I started a relationship with him. Before we got serious, we decided that we were going to separate and not see each other, and that I was really going to research about religion and then decide what I really wanted to believe before I started a serious relationship with this person.
Researching Islam
So then I started to research the religion. My motivation was to decide whether I am going to continue the relationship with this person and have a serious relationship with him because that was a big step. We are having somebody from a different religion in a cross-cultural marriage that is difficult enough as having two people marrying who were practicing different religions. I really wanted to research before I made a decision.
When I started researching, the first thing I researched was women's rights in Islam. The truth is that I had heard a lot of rumors. We used to see a lot of things in the media and I had a lot of misconceptions that I wanted to find out what the religion actually practices. So I had a lot of misconceptions about what the rights of women were in Islam. I thought before that women were forced to cover, they had to walk behind their husband or something out of respect, and they have to sit at the backseat of the car, and such kinds of common misconceptions.
When I actually started researching, I found a lot of things that I was really surprised, that there was a lot of rights that I agreed with in the religion, and a lot of rights they had given women. For instance a woman has the right to hold her own property and have her own business, and be in charge of her own money and make business deals and stuff without any male influence from her husband who doesn't have any right to her money, any right to her inheritance and her father doesn't. She is able to hold property and make business and stuff on her own. That was something I was really surprised to hear about because they were some of the misconceptions that people normally have.
So I kind of agreed with a lot of points. So I continued researching about what the religion was actually saying. One of the big things was what Muslims worshipped. I didn't really know what they actually believed in. I thought maybe they worshipped Muhammad and they didn't believe in Jesus and didn't believe in God. When I actually researched I found out that they do believe in Jesus and they do believe in God, but they don't believe in the trinity.
Some of the stories in Quran made it very easy to research Islam because I was so used to many of the ideas and many of the stories because there were so many similarities between Christianity and Islam, especially that I was born and raised Christian I used to hear similar stories and they were the same ones. We have the same prophets. We have stories about Abraham, Moses and Noah and so many things are exactly the same. But the thing that was different was the trinity.
Jesus in Islam
Muslims don't worship Muhammad but Muhammad was a prophet and he was the last prophet. Their relationship with Jesus is that they believed he was one of the most well-respected prophets, but didn't believe he actually is God but believe he is a man and a prophet of God and he told people to worship God as One.
A common thing which was a big debate between Muslims and Christians was that the Muslim standpoint is that worshiping Jesus as a God in place of the father is considered as associating partners with God.
So when I started to research the ideas of Jesus in Islam, a lot of things made a lot of sense, because when I researched what the trinity really was I realized, personally to me, that it didn't make 100% sense to me. It was something I was used to practice and believe in but I didn't really question because I thought it was wrong to question things about my religion. So I had the idea that it was really wrong to look for something else or have any reasons to do so. I was comfortable with my beliefs and practicing Christianity.
I found also that they believe in the virgin birth. And a lot of points I was researching like the difference between the points that the Christians made about Jesus is that Jesus is the son of God and that he is God, compared to what the Muslims said that Jesus is a prophet of God but he is not God himself and that you have to worship God and tell people to worship God only and he didn't ask people to worship him.
So researching the whole different points that Muslims had made and points that Christians had made, and doing it open-mindedly and freely. One of the things I had liked about Islam was that it is OK to ask questions and research if something doesn't make sense, and it should scientifically, historically or logically make sense. That was really one of the things I enjoyed about Islam, that there is a lot of the scientific points in the religion that were proven to be true. There are a lot of common grounds that the most closely related religion to Islam is Christianity.
But one of the points when I did my research that really had personally hindered me when I really thought that Muslims had valid points and that this was a good belief system they had, what I heard about in the media and what I heard about from different cultures. There are so many different Muslim countries and each of them have their own cultural influences in their practices, that is not the actual religious practicing. Islam is a religion that's almost 1500 year old. Countries have been introduced to the religion, but they changed some of its practices through their cultural habits.
So a lot of things like women are not being allowed to drive, is not Islamic, but it's the culture of that specific country. So it's really hard to look at things so openly and really research what the facts are of things when there are so many different prejudices as everybody has prejudices. There are so many prejudices and so many misconceptions.
One of the points that the religion does make is that God sent a prophet to every nation to preach and say that there's only one God that you should worship. Prophets were sent to people of different nationalities. So having this concept that we have prophets that we do know and others that we don't, and some of them had books like we believe that Moses, Abraham, David and Solomon had books.
We believe that over time people have changed the religion, and that original documentation is lost and that it's not in the same form and the same practices that it has originally been. The reason why there was a need to keep sending prophets and books of guidance is that men had changed their wording and made alterations for cultural reasons.
So one of the points that Islam made was that when prophets were sent, some people wouldn't look at things optimistically and truthfully because of our own arrogance. It's because this is someone from a different race, from a different color or from a different country and a different culture. It's because of our own arrogance and prejudices. But God doesn't view men in the same way that we view men. So that's why we won't accept those ideas even if it's the truth because of our arrogance in our own hearts.
That was one of the things that really helped me to look at things optimistically, and one thing that really did hinder me from converting was that it was so socially unacceptable to be Muslim.
It's really difficult to be in a country and be in a minority that's associated with so much prejudices, so much bad attention from the media and so much false ideas. I remember when I was first considering I was going to get married and convert, it was very hard to tell my family after generations where some are Catholic and some are born-again Christian and this is a Christian country.
It was really difficult to hear and face all these prejudices and misconceptions that people had to say to me and just be a social outcast because of my religious beliefs and being different. So it's really a big sacrifice to go against what the norm of the culture is.
For example, when you are covering and practicing a different religion you get a lot of prejudice. I think that's really something that hindered a lot of people from researching and accepting the truth because of the misconceptions and the way people will be socially perceived and because you do a lot of sacrifices and you have to face a lot of prejudices.
I remember when I had originally started telling my family that I will become a Muslim, especially my grandparents who were very old, like 75 years old. They were Catholics all their lives and their great great grandfathers were Catholics. I told them, and it really scared them and really prayed for me and felt bad for me.
There are a lot of misconceptions, and it is really hard to face once you believe that this is the truth. That's what really prevents people from researching and looking at things optimistically that there are so much prejudices you face and so much misconceptions.
Alhamdulellah, I ended up getting married, and converted and started practicing the religion…


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The Wedding Standard community came together for an amazing night of curated food and wine experiences, with touches of intentional design showcasing a great new Paso Robles wedding venue!
San Luis Obispo wedding florist Kellye Clifford of Precious and Blooming shares her knowledge, expertise, and inspiration behind her blooming business.
The design of the day had an organic free flow feel! Greenery dressed the tables, and made for a stunning vocal point in the brides bouquet. Tucked away in lovely Los Altos Hills, Alexandra Wallace captured this Hidden Villa's wedding, allowing us a peek into the intimacy of the day.


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The Arena is rated one of the top gaming style desks on the market like 'Best Dedicated Gaming Computer Desk' by IGN.com. Our Swedish designers created it to optimize your gaming and computing experience with utilizable features, sturdy long lasting materials, and simple aesthetics.
The entire surface of the Arena desk is covered with an interchangeable microfiber mousepad on top of a tough MDF board. The mousepad is specially designed to custom fit the curved 14 sq. ft. (1.31 sq. meters) Arena desk with an anti-slip rubber bottom to ensure that it stays in place.
The full-surface mousepad is also water resistant, making clean up easy and simple. If you wish to have a more thorough cleaning, just throw in your machine washer at a low temperature & air dry afterwards.
The Arena Leggero has 3 cut outs on top of the surface that lead to a mesh basket that tightly held against the underside of the desk top for cable management. This system is easier to manage, out of the way, and looks great.
The 3 cut outs in the mousepad & MDF board aren't only for cable management but also to attach monitors.
The Arena is held up with sturdy steel legs that are height adjustable up to 10cm (3.9inches). Use the allen key to straighten the legs and add extra stability. There are also 4 balance adjustment knobs below the legs to prevent the desk from wobbling so it can adapt to your personal environment.
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Norman Niblock House is a rising executive at General Technics, one of a few all-powerful corporations. His work is leading General Technics to the forefront of global domination, both in the marketplace and politically---it's about to take over a country in Africa. Donald Hogan is his roommate, a seemingly sheepish bookworm. But Hogan is a spy, and he's about to discover a breakthrough in genetic engineering that will change the world...and kill him.
These two men's… (more)
Publisher: Tom Doherty Associates (August 16, 2011)
Collection: Orb Books
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Language: English
Awards: Hugo Award for Best Novel 1969 winner


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<< Back to Reproduction and Foaling
A "high risk" foal is one that has increased potential for developing a problem after birth. Foals in one or more of the following categories should be considered at risk:
- foals from mares which have a history of abortion.
- foals from mares which have a history of producing weak or sick foals.
- foals from mares which have a history of illness of any type during their pregnancy, especially if they have been exposed to infectious diseases or have required and anesthetic procedure.
- foals from mares with a history of chronic uterine infections despite the fact that they are presently in foal.
- foals from mares that have a history of no milk production, especially if this has occurred more than once.
- foals from mares which have poor quality colostrum or no colostrum.
- foals from mares which have premature lactation (dripping milk for several days prior to foaling).
- foals from mares which are malnouished during their pregnancy.
- foals which survive a difficult birth (dystocia).
- foals born by cesarean section.
- foals which are unable to nurse and do not receive colostrum for any reason.
- foals housed in an unsanitary environment regardless of the mare's health and the fact that the foal received colostrum.
This is a partial list of some of the situations that may place a foal in a high-risk category. There are many specific causes of the above situation; for instance, allowing the mare to graze infected fescue pastures after 300 days of gestation is a common cause of failure to produce colostrum and milk (agalactia).
Foals fitting into one or more of these categories should be thoroughly examined by a veterinarian soon after birth and closely observed and monitored by the owner or farm manager for at least 10-14 days. Be on the alert for any of these early signs that a foal may be developing a problem:
- Decrease in the frequency of nursing, as noted by frequent observation of the foal or evidence by a continuously full udder on the mare.
- Decreased activity of the foal. The normal routine of a healthy foal is to nurse frequently, play actively for a short period, investigate its surroundings and sleep. A foal which doesn't become increasingly interested in its surroundings, doesn't actively seek out the mare when hungry, acts lethargic, sleeps most of the time, has problems getting up after 24 hours of age or in any other way doesn't follow the typical pattern of the normal foal may be developing a problem and should be examined further.
- Gradual loss of the suck reflex (ability to nurse).
- Increased periods of recumbency.
- Any lameness with or without joint swelling. Do not dismiss lameness or a hot, swollen joint as due to "trauma" (mare stepped on the leg or something similar). Every lameness or swollen joint in the equine foal should be treated as infected until proven otherwise.
- Persistent loose stools with depression and/or appetite loss.
- Labored breathing, nasal discharge, coughing. When foals are sleeping, their breathing pattern may look irregular. This is normal in most foals. A very rapid respiratory rate, however, may indicate respiratory disease.
- Intermittent or continuous dripping of urine from the umbilicus or navel.
- A swollen umbilicus, discharge from the navel.
Equine Neonatal Diseases
Numerous diseases can affect the foal during the neonatal period. These range from congenital abnormalities (birth defects) to serious systemic infections (septicemia). However, in the early stages of many neonatal diseases, the clinical signs are subtle and similar. In order to achieve early detection it is important to know what is normal and to observe the foal frequently enough to be able to detect a deviation from normal. The highest rate of successful treatment of sick foals occurs when therapy is initiated early. Here are some things that can be done to achieve early detection of impending illness:
- Identify high-risk foals before birth if possible.
- Attend all foalings.
- Perform routine post-partum veterinary examinations on all apparently normal foals at 24 hours of age. This examination should include testing for immunoglobulin (IgG) levels. Any foal that is in a high-risk category or that is not normal after birth should be examined by a veterinarian shortly after parturition.
- Observe all foals closely at least two to three times per day for the first 10-14 days. This means that the mare and foal should be housed in an area that has easy access and that they should not be immediately turned out in a large pasture where they may not be seen frequently and where catching the mare is difficult. If you do not observe the foal, then you cannot detect a problem early.
- Make an effort to learn how normal foals act if you do not already have experience in this area.
- Horse owners invest a considerable amount of time, effort and money in breeding and maintaining mares in hope of obtaining and raising a foal which can be used for its intended purpose. To lose this foal after 11 months of effort because of poor planning represents a considerable loss. While not every sick foal can be saved, prevention and early detection increase the chance of a favorable outcome and decrease the cost of therapy.


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Being a father of three, some times when we travel one or more of the kids don't get enough individualized attention. Every so often I like to make sure and spend some time one-on-one with each child. Me and my youngest boy Matteo spent some time at the Round Rock Express baseball game together, just me and him.
My youngest and I decided to play a little hooky and visit our local minor league baseball team The Round Rock Express. We said, who needs responsibilities and headed north of Austin to Round Rock, Texas.
The Round Rock Express are a Triple A affiliate to the Texas Rangers. Located in Round Rock, Texas a suburb north of Austin, Texas. A short drive north on IH-35 to Round Rock got us to the game in no time.
We attended an 11:30 am game and had a blast! For a few weeks my wife and I have been noticing that the middle child was acting out a bit and wanting a little extra attention, so I decided to spend some time with my boy.
The best part of attending a game? Cheap lawn seats, fun baseball, snacks, adult beverages, and quality time with the boy. He ran to mom after we got home and told her he had the best time ever.
Playing Hooky at the Round Rock Express
Tips for Attending a Round Rock Express Game
- Bring sunscreen – A few seats are shaded but if you have kids your best (cheapest) bet is to sit on the lawn. Lawn seats are $7-$8 and don't have shade. After the sun sets it's a perfect seat. So bring some just in case.
- Find a good seat – Like I mentioned earlier lawn seats are the cheapest but there are others of course. You can purchase tickets in advance or at the game but during some major games seats do sell out! For older kids or kiddos really into baseball get a seat along the first base line. Perfect views!
- Have a drink – Everything from craft beer (there's a beer garden), to shaved ice, cokes, lemonade and pretty much anything you can think of they have it.
- Eat a hotdog – No baseball game is complete without eating a hotdog! If you want something else the ballpark offers tons of options from hamburgers, to tex-mex food! I mean we are in Texas right?
- Have Fun – And most importantly have some fun! Enjoy the game, introduce the great game of baseball to your young ones, and enjoy it. Eat some sunflower seeds, pick up a souvenir, and have a blast. The kids will love it.
How do you play hooky with your kids?


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Ms. Julie Blanks serves as the Chief of Staff, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.
In her permanent capacity, she serves as the Principal Director for Military Community and Family Policy, and assists the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy with a broad portfolio that includes policy, advocacy, and oversight of all community support to service members and families including quality of life issues; family and casualty assistance; morale, welfare and recreation programs; Military OneSource program; and policy oversight of the Defense Department's commissary and exchange services.
Prior to her assignment, Ms. Blanks served as Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Civilian Personnel Policy where she was responsible for policy and oversight of civilian personnel plans, policies and programs that affect Department of Defense employees worldwide.


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OpenFlow experimental facility to boost future ICT research
The explosion of high-tech devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones into the market and the subsequent rise in demand for greater bandwidth has resulted in a drive towards sophisticated network communications systems. This rapid evolution has in turn facilitated big data storage in the form of cloud computing but increasing concerns over stagnating innovation in network technologies have fuelled efforts to develop experimental platforms.
Many of today's network protocols were developed 30 years ago, leaving them unable to adapt to the rapidly changing needs of consumers and businesses. Aiming to breathe new life into network communication technologies, the EU-funded project OFELIA (Open Flow in Europe: Linking Infrastructure and Applications) developed an OpenFlow-based test networking platform.
The project team, in cooperation with GÉANT - the pan-European research and education network, designed a platform to allow new and innovative networking protocols and software to be developed and tested. The OFELIA facility is based on Software Defined Networking (SDN) and OpenFlow, an emerging networking technology that allows virtualization and control of the network environment through secure and standardized interfaces.
The facility allows users not only to experiment on a test network but to control and extend the network itself precisely and dynamically allowing for a more targeted problem - solution approach. It is built on software-based network resources; OpenFlow switches referred to as OvS and network links interconnecting them.
OpenFlow technology addresses many of the common problems facing internet users including slow-speed and unreliable networks. By jointly developing OpenFlow-based test-bed facilities, GÉANT and OFELIA are giving Europe's researchers the ability to test new systems across networks that are representative of real-world commercial networks and ensure Europe is at the forefront of ICT research.
The researchers aimed to provide an experimental test-bed environment that could above all offer its users agility. To achieve this, the OFELIA facility enables experimenters to change the behaviour of the network as part of the experiment rather than as part of the experiment setup. The service can offer network administrators greater control over their resources in a cost-effective and efficient way making it an ideal solution for the high-bandwidth requirements of today's applications.
To date the OFELIA facility has been demonstrated at three stakeholder events, drawing attention from both industry and academia. The project is scheduled to reach completion at the end of August and received a EUR 4.4 million contribution from the EU.
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Revamping Your Bathroom To Accommodate A Senior Relative
If you have an elderly relative who has mobility issues, and they are coming to live with you in your home because they need care, you will want to make a few changes to your home to help them get around with minimal risk of falling. The bathroom in your home is one area you will need to make several changes because slippery conditions can be harmful to your relative. Here are a few of the ways you can make your bathroom friendlier to your relative, minimizing the chance of injury as a result.
Add Rails
Place handrails inside the bathtub, along the wall next to the bathtub, and on each side of the toilet. These will help your relative gain stability as they sit down or stand up in these areas. Use a color that contrasts with the color scheme of your bathroom so your relative can see them easily. Make sure they are at a height your relative can easily grasp. To check this, have your relative help you by letting you know what height placement feels comfortable before you bolt the rails to the walls.
Change The Tub
For those with difficulty getting in and out of a bathtub, a walk-in tub is a wonderful alternative. These have a hinged door that can be swung inward, allowing your relative to easily get themselves inside without the need to lift their legs at all. This minimizes the risk of falling, and with the use of rails inside and outside the tub, your relative will be able to bathe without the need for someone there to monitor their entry and exit. There is also a shower nozzle attachment within easy reach so your relative can rinse themselves off without the need to stand at all.
Add An Intercom
Consider adding an intercom system inside the bathroom so your relative can alert you if they need assistance. Place a speaker next to the bathtub and toilet so your relative can get your attention with the push of a button. This gives you the peace of mind that they will not be in trouble while using the bathroom and gives them the chance for privacy.
Use Traction
Inside the tub, place rubber gripping tape along the floor to help your relative gain their footing without sliding along a slick surface. Tape easily blend into the decor by matching the pieces of tape with the color of the tub. You can also pick out patterned tape grippers to give the tub a stylish look. Place some of these on the backs of floor mats to help keep them in place as well.
For more information about making your home more accessible, contact a company like Twin City Stair Lifts.


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Do you remember the first time you stood on the legendary Moreno Stage?
Maybe you were at Beacon Hospital when J.L. Moreno and Zerka Moreno taught psychodrama to students flocking from throughout the United States and around the world to the small town of Beacon, N.Y. Maybe you first stepped on the stage after it was dismantled and reconstructed at Boughton Place, a retreat center in Highland, N.Y., where Zerka Moreno continued to teach until the late 1990s. Or maybe you've taken part as an actor with Playback Theatre or...
Boughton Place preserves and maintains the original psychodrama stage built by J.L. Moreno in 1936, minus the first tier that was too wide to fit into the space. The stage is recognized as a vital symbol of the world wide psychodrama community, and thousands of psychodrama participants -- including me -- have attended events there since 1986.
Boughton Place houses Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute run by nationally known psychodramatists Rebecca Walters and Judy Swallow and has been used as a residential training center by Zerka Moreno, Jonathan Fox, Ann Hale, Dorothy and Mort Satten, Donna Little, Natalie Winters, Louise Lipman, Nan Nally-Seif, Connie Miller, Kate Hudgins and Susan Aaron. A non-profit organization, it has become an international training center for psychodramatists from around the world.
The board is now seeking financial donations to help with upkeep, repair, renovation and landscaping of the three-acre center. For more information about Boughton Place and how to make a donation, see this link.


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Michael Jackson in Pepsi Commercials
Michael Jackson's career as King of Pop reached one of its climaxes with his promotional campaign for Pepsi in 1983 and 1984.
The campaign began when Jackson's managers worked with Jay Coleman, Entertainment Marketing & Communications International, to put broker a deal for a major advertising campaign. The proposal went first to Coca Cola, who limited their offer to $1 million because of their perception that Jackson's appeal was limited to an ethnic audience. Pepsi, on the other hand, were looking for a new way to promote their products with the "New Generation" tag line. The campaign put together by BBDO ended up focusing on television advertising featuring Michael and his brothers, tour sponsorship, logos on cans, point-of-sale displays and PR-friendly events. Jackson rewrote "Billy Jean" to form a jingle with the line, "You're the Pepsi Generation".
A New Generation
A kid (Alfonso Ribeiro, also known as Carlton from 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air') dances with Michael Jackson and The Jacksons.
Michael Jackson and his brothers appear at Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles to sing Billie Jean.
Hair on Fire
On January 27, 1984, Michael's hair caught fire during a freak filming accident on the set of the "Convention" commercial. Pyrotechnics went off as Michael appeared on a set of steps, instead of after he passed as in the five earlier shoots. He was treated in hospital for second and third degree burns to his face and scalp. Jackson and Pepsi settled out of court for damages, with Jackson donating his $1.5 million settlement to the Brotman Memorial Hospital in Culver City, California, establishing the Michael Jackson Burn Center for Children.
The Next Generation Michael Jackson campaign was developed at BBDO New York. Filming was shot by Bob Giraldi.
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|Assistant Athletic Trainer
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|Penn State '16
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|Men's Soccer, Men's Ice Hockey, Softball
Jonathan Arndt joined Stevenson's athletic training staff in the summer of 2018.
Arndt joined the Mustangs after serving as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Alvernia University. During his tenure with the Golden Wolves, Arndt worked with the women's soccer, men's volleyball, women's lacrosse and men's ice hockey teams. He also served as an athletic trainer with Reading United of the USL Premier Development League while in Reading.
Arndt also assisted with athletic training responsibilities with the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms' youth development camp in the summer of 2017 and with the Philadelphia Flyers in rookie development camp in the summer of 2016. He also worked with the Reading Royals of the ECHL in the spring of 2016 and began his career as a student assistant trainer at Daniel Boone Area High School.
A graduate of Penn State with a bachelor's in Athletic Training, Arndt completed his MBA at Alvernia in 2018.


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I have been asked about veiling/headcovering in worship. To be honest, I have avoided this topic, because it is extremely important to me that this blog not become a forum for debate. However, I do want to answer honest questions.
I will prepare my own testimony/explanation of veiling in church, but for now, I have selected some links of other women's testimonies of headcovering. I have purposely selected links that detail personal experiences, written by the woman herself, and give her own reasons, rather than arguments regarding what others should do.
Roman Catholic: Why Do Catholic Women Wear the Mantilla?
Protestant: Why I Wear A Headcovering: A Christian Woman's Perspective
Orthodox Christian: On Account of the Angels: Why I Cover My Head
I am interested in knowing if readers would like to hear more on this topic. I am not at all interested in Christian women (especially silly old me), telling other Christian women what they (in the speakers opinion) ought to be doing. I do, however, believe that veiling is a beautiful tradition that is a blessing to many Christian women. Comments below regarding reader interest (or lack of interest) in posts regarding headcovering, would be greatly appreciated, and would be useful to me, in deciding whether to take it up as a topic on this blog.
Pax Christi,
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Is orientation mandatory?
Yes. Orientation at the University of Michigan-Flint is a required program designed to facilitate a smooth transition to UM-Flint and assist you in making the most of your college experience. A non-refundable Orientation fee of $150 is added to all first-year students' tuition bill.
When and where is orientation?
Check-in begins at 8:00 am in the lobby of the University Center (campus map).
Are placement exams required before I attend orientation?
Yes. Students are required to complete placement exams at least two weeks prior to orientation. Placement exams are necessary for academic advising and course registration. Placement exams determine what courses students can take and they should be taken seriously. Exceptions are for students who are waiting for advanced placement scores.
How do I log in to Blackboard, email, or SIS?
You can log into all of the university's online resources using your Uniqname and LAN password. Visit my.umflint.edu for links to each site.
What should I wear/bring to orientation?
During the session we will be walking around campus so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress casually. You should also bring a driver's license, passport, or government issued photo-ID.
Will I need to bring any money to buy food at the orientation?
No, breakfast and lunch will be provided to you at the orientation session. There are many vending machines on campus; you may want to bring a small amount of cash to use them.
Can I bring my parents and/or guests to orientation?
Yes. Parents are encouraged to come. ***Due to space constraints, we can only accomodate 2 additional guests. There is a separate orientation session for them. Click here for more information.
Where can I find driving directions and where do I park for orientation?
You can park in the Lot A near Mill Street Parking Deck and you do not need a permit. Visit maps.umflint.edu for an interactive map and for driving directions or you can use the following GPS address to find the parking deck:
Lot A near Mill Street Ramp
Flint MI, 48502
Who are my orientation leaders?
Meet your orientation leaders
Why did someone call me about orientation?
Our orientation leaders contact all new students by phone in an effort to ensure that you are fully prepared for your orientation session and that your records are up to date for orientation events, such as registration. They will answer any questions and help ease any concerns you may have.
When do I purchase my textbooks?
Once you have registered for your courses, you can purchase textbooks through the "Shop For Textbooks" link in your SIS account or bring in a copy of your schedule a few weeks before the semester to the bookstore.
Where and when do I get my parking permit, and why do I need one?
You can get your parking permit the first week of classes.
Parking permits are available on the stage on the first floor of the University Pavilion at the beginning of every semester and through the ITS Helpdesk in the Murchie Science Building (MSB). There is no charge for your parking permit. You will need your permit to park on campus to avoid receiving a parking ticket (they do not ticket during the first few days of the semester). We will show this location during your orientation session.
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Ksenia Afanasyeva, Yulia Berger, Kristina Goryunova and Ksenia Semyonova will represent Russia at the upcoming European Championships in Milan.
Afanasyeva, Goryunova and Semyonova will perform all four events in qualification, and Berger will compete vault and floor exercise, women's head coach Alexander Alexandrov said Thursday at the Russian Championships in Bryansk.
Team alternates are Yekaterina Kurbatova and Anna Myzdrikova.
The European Championships will be held April 2-5 in Milan. The competition will be for senior individual all-around and apparatus titles for male and female gymnasts.
In Bryansk, Semyonova finished second all-around Tuesday behind 14-year-old champion Aliya Mustafina. Another 14 year old, Tatiana Nabiyeva, finished third.
"It was my first competition as head coach of the women's national team, and as a whole, I am still happy with what I've seen," Alexandrov said. "Ksyusha Semyonova and Ksyusha Afanasyeva, despite illness and injury, tried very hard, worked very hard and competed normally. Afanasyeva was not on the podium following the all-around final only because of sickness that came on right before the final. I'm also very happy that we have new, young gymnasts, one of whom, Aliya Mustafina, even won the Russian all-around title. The trouble is that this year girls of that age cannot compete at senior international competitions."
Moscow won the women's team competition Thursday in Bryansk. The Central Region won the men's team Wednesday.
Competition continues Friday and Saturday in Bryansk with the individual event finals.
2009 Russian Championships
Men's Team
Women's Team
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Liitu teadlike kinkide sündmusega
Jõulude ajal kipume toitu liiga palju ostma ja üle sööma. Koondasime siia mõned nipid, aga selge on see, et tegu on pigem juhtnööride kui rangete reeglitega ja kuldse kesktee leiab iga pere ise.
Enne poodi minekut
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Could Britain be about to experience a baby boom, a spate of marriage proposals, promotions and pay-rises? There could be some happy consequences in store as new research from Oasis suggests we'll hit this bank holiday weekend with an extra spring in our step...
In a survey of 2,000 adults, key findings indicated that Friday 27 May is the most upbeat day of the year, or better yet, British Peak Time' (BPT). May is the nation's favourite month of the year, bank holidays are the summertime events we most look forward to and, unsurprisingly, Friday is the day of the week we feel most optimistic.
"27 May is the only Friday in May before a bank holiday, leading to predicted widespread positivity and optimism across the nation."
"27 May is the only Friday in May before a bank holiday, leading to predicted widespread positivity and optimism across the nation."
It looks to have beaten off other contenders for 'top 24 hours' in the survey with a fifth of adults (19%) saying May is the month they feel most upbeat, closely followed by July (18%). Almost half (45%) reported feeling particularly positive on Fridays, followed by 19% on Saturdays. Mondays are happier than expected, with 11% citing them as a good-mood day, leaving not-so-sunny Sundays languishing last at 4.5%. With 46% listing bank holidays as the summer event they get most excited about, it seems Britain will head into the long weekend feeling bright and breezy.
"We Brits always have a refreshing take on things and these findings show our renowned cynical side, and obsession with the weather, are alive and kicking," said Oasis Senior Brand Manager, Zara Gugen. "At Oasis we like to poke a bit of fun at modern day life and put an honest lens on the world around us. In this research into the best and worst of British summertime, the nation tells it like it is."
So why not use the window wisely – ask for a pay-rise, pop the question, bury bad news, or simply celebrate with a nice cool drink?
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One of my favorite side dishes of all times is a spinach and bacon stuffed twice baked potato. What I don't love about it, however, is the time required to re-stuff the potatoes. Sometimes I just don't have those extra 10 minutes for dinner prep. Please tell me you experience that too!
This recipe uses my favorite twice baked potato base, but rather than stuff the potato shells, the filling is placed in a baking dish.
The result is a creamy, delicious twice-baked potato casserole.
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Yield 12 -15 servings
- 6-8 large russet potatoes
- 3 T butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3 cup spinach, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup bacon crumbles {nitrate-free recommended}
- 1 1/2 cup shredded Colby Jack Cheese
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- Begin by scrubbing the potatoes. Then, pat them dry.
- Lightly spray your crockpot with cooking spray. Arrange your potatoes in the crockpot. Sprinkle the potatoes with sea salt.
- Cover and cook the potatoes on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.*
- Remove from the crockpot and carefully slice the potatoes open to cool.
- When potatoes are cool enough to handle, scrape the potato out of the center and into a large bowl. At this point, go ahead and pre-heat your oven to 350.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or a fork a few times.
- Add in 3 T butter, 1/3 C milk.
- Using a hand held mixer, whip the potatoes until they start to become creamy and smooth. Add milk 1 T at a time to achieve desired consistency.
- Add in 3 C spinach (if using frozen, thaw & drain before adding), 1/4 C bacon crumbles, and 1 C shredded Colby Jack Cheese. Stir until well blended.
- Season with sea salt & pepper, to taste.
- Lightly grease a 9x13 glass baking dish. Pour the potato mixture into the baking dish. Garnish with remaining 1/2 C cheese.
- Bake the potatoes at 350 for 25-30 minutes until warmed throughout and the cheese is melted.
- *Alternatively, you can bake the potatoes in an oven heated to 400 degrees for 1 hour.
This recipe may be prepared ahead of time and either refrigerated or frozen until ready to serve. If refrigerating, increase cooking time to 1 hour at 350 degrees, or until center is hot. If freezing, thaw in the refrigerator, and follow the refrigerated baking directions.
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Fools' Parade (1971)
Mattie Appleyard: God uses the good ones and the bad ones use God.
Lee Cottrill: Mattie talked about dynamite all the time, but I never listened!
Cleo: She died doing what my Ma did... what her Ma did. We been puttin' out for soldiers since 1776.
Mattie Appleyard: [removing his glass eye] If thine eye offend thee, pluck it out.
Homer Grindstaff: Is this your way of stickin' up a bank?
Mattie Appleyard: Nope. No. No, I'm not a bank robber. I'm just an American that's come into a bank to cash a check.
Homer Grindstaff: I'll see you in hell, first!
Mattie Appleyard: Well that's very possible, Mr. Grindstaff. Very possible, indeed. And sooner than you think if you don't get me my money right quick!


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The Palm Court-Masquerade Ball 2011
Deanna Loperena
Friday, October 28, 2011 at 8:00 PM - Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 12:30 AM (CDT)
Event Details
The Drake was known for throwing luxurious masquerade balls back in its heyday, with masked women primping in evening gowns and masked men donning tailored tuxes. Masquerade was originally thrown as an affair for the wealthy, and because everyone wore masks, it was a way of escaping social conventions. You could gossip about others, flirt with strangers, and engage in conversations with those below your social stature. Come join us for a night of mystery, romance, intrigue, dancing, and cocktails. Shaun J. Rajah, Special Events Manager of The Palm Court remarks that, "If you are looking for classy way to celebrate Halloween with good food and great music, this would be the ultimate venue-the ultimate affair.
Fun Facts:
Complimentary tasting of our champagne cocktail from 8 to 9pm!
Performance by Nan Mason and Terry Higgins from 9pm to 12:30am!!
Prizes will be awarded for Best Male and Female Masks!!
A grand unvieling of the Masks at Midnight!
Dress Code -Formal attire required/ Black Tie Optional
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**Masks Required please bring your own mask, however if you forget yours one will be provided for you at the entrance **
When & Where
The Palm Court at The Drake Hotel
140 E. Walton Street
Friday, October 28, 2011 at 8:00 PM - Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 12:30 AM (CDT)
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May 22, 2012
Tuesday SHINE...
Happy Tuesday, SHINE girls!
It's crazy-fun around here this week. Lots of activities with this being the last week of school. I LOVE IT. Every single second of it.
So, with that said, I will keep this short and (hopefully) sweet.
Let's talk about Job for a minute. Okay, so his friends are droning on and on about how Job needs to just accept his punishment and quit whining.
Some friends, huh?
I mean, do they think the know the plans of the Lord? Do they think they can possibly understand why this is happening?
Sadly, they think they do.
As we know, because we are privy to the back story, they are wrong. God is not punishing Job at all. God sees the bigger picture, that is why He is allowing Job to go through this.
So, my question to Job's friends is this: Where are your families while you are going on and on about Job's sins and his need to just suck it up and deal with it? Huh? What are you neglecting back at home while you sit and throw stones at poor Job?
My Momma always says, "Jill, just tend to your own little red wagon. There is enough to be done there than trying to tend to everyone else's."
As I get older, this resonates with me even more.
Hear me on this: I am not saying that we should not help others in need or gently show others when they are caught up in sin. That is not at all what I am saying.
I am saying this: We have enough needs to tend to in our very own flock that we certainly don't need to be pointing our pretty little painted (or unpainted) fingernails at someone else's.
(I think I just stepped on my own little un-manicured fingers.)
What was being left undone at Job's friends homes? Were their wives missing them? Were their children needing their Daddy to come home? Surely the grass was in need of mowing?
Girls, when we stick our little noses where they don't belong, you can bet your new shiny pink lip gloss that we are neglecting our own little red wagon in some way or another.
Let's choose to not be like Job's neglectful friends. Let's tend to our own nest and let the example that we set be our testimony to those around us. Our wagons are in full view, girls. Make it count!
If you are like me--a visual of the "right thing" always works best anyway. Words go in one ear and out the other.
Show me the right way. Teach me by your ways. Not by pointing your pretty little finger at me. I will never learn that way. Ever.
I love you, SHINE sisters. I am so grateful for the many examples around me that set the Christ-like example.
Let's agree today to give our little red wagons some TLC, girls.
"Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you" 1 Thessalonians 4:11
We ask that you hone our attention in on the needs of our precious flock. Let us not miss a detail that needs to be attended to.
Let us live out our example to others. Father, let our eyes be focused on YOU and YOUR will for our lives.
sprucing up my little wagon,
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So true and so on time! Thanks!ReplyDelete
In our Bible study this morning we discussed gossip---which kinda goes back to the red wagon because when we point our fingers towards others "wagons or door steps" we are pretty much gossiping to someone else about that person we are judging/criticizing....
a quote that stuck out from this morning....
"Those of great minds discuss ideas, people of mediocre minds discuss events, and those of small minds discuss other people." Charles Allen
Let's not be small minded but God minded!!!
Thank you for always shining Jill!
Kim J
Shine Jesus Shine!!! Fill our hearts....Woo Hoo!!!! Tending my red-wagon ... love that your mother said it that way...Baba said, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." Resonating from Heaven until yet...Reminded today by Clarence...I think older than me on WWpray fb wall...about that cloud of witnesses cheering us on...encouraging us to leave it all...drop all that besets us from running this race with patience (which James says when it has its perfect work we will be wanting nothing...looking to the author and finisher of our faith, Jesus Christ our LORD! The more Word in us the more we are like Jesus...because He is the Word!!! Woo Hoo!!! I am blessed, Jill, Thanks! <3ReplyDelete
Thank you Jill for reminding us of this simple way of life. This was a saying my grammar school teacher said to us constantly when we would tattle on each other. Mrs. Hutchins was a wonderful teacher and gave me many insights on God's love. Please pray for her and her family as she has just buried her middle son William. These people were put in my path along with many more, God hand picked them and inserted each of them into my little world, which he knew was His perfect plan. Praise Him.ReplyDelete
This is good stuff, Jill. Thank you! I keep on feeling so bad for Job and friends as his friends go on and on in the wrong path. It's a very good lesson/reminder for us all...!ReplyDelete
But Job wanted God's Word more than food to eat! I like it!! Hang in there Job.....ReplyDelete
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I used to remember my mum bringing me to a cinnamon roll shop at Bishan Junction 8 but it has closed down now.
Luckily, the famous American's cinnamon shop Cinnabon has opened an outlet in Tokyo! Didn't know the existence until I walked past that area and hola~ It's THAT smell! the aroma of cinnamon. And so that's how I landed in Cinnabon in Roppongi.
Right at the entrance, you can watch the making of cinnamon rolls. I can't bear standing there watching as it only makes me even hungrier.
Menu is generally the same as the US outlets: Cinnanon Classic / Cinnamon Caramel Pecanbon/ Chocobon / Cinna Bites / Cinnabon Stix
That's the Cinnamon Minibon vs the Cinnamon Classicbon. The legendary trademark roll of Cinnabon made with Makara Cinnamon from Indonesia.
Everything is made fresh in house and I even waited for 20 minutes for the fresh batch to come out because I wanted something HOT (it was winter then)Limited space on level one so it's better to head to the second floor where there are plenty of seats, including window seats where you can watch people go by
And tadaa~ the Classic Cinnabon. I had the mini version (320 yen) as the original size is too big. The mini version is actually roughly the same size as those from typical bakeries in Tokyo.
Warm, fresh out of the oven. It's the familiar taste that never goes wrong.
There are plastic forks and knifes but I wonder who uses them? Cos it's always a joy to unpluck cinnamon rolls with hands and lick that yummy cinnamon sugar.
Not enough frosting? You can always buy additional frosting that comes in (from left to right: Caramel Cream Cheese, Chocolate, Caramel, Cream Cheese).
If you haven't had enough, there is always the CINNAPACK
Cinnabon StixThese danish-like pastry sticks do not come with any sauces so I decided to try them with the caramel cheese frosting. Though the sugar sticks were not as crunchy as they look, they were still irresistible when dipped into the ooey gooey caramel cheese sauce.
Cinnabon is a brand that was established in Seattle, Washington since 1985. It has now more than 900 outlets in 51 countries (hopefully in Singapore one day) Anyway, this bakery-café also sells its specialty beverages including the signature MochaLatta Chill.
Seriously sinful, but seriously delicious.
Yes, life needs frosting.
Cinnabon (Only in Tokyo!)
Mon-Fri 8am-11pm
Sat 10am-11pm
Sun/PH 10am-9pm
Access: 1-min walk from Roppongi Station Exit 1B


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Last year, revelations by Edward Snowden shed light on the NSA's surveillance. Since then, the country has engaged in a vigorous debate. Security and privacy - can we strike a balance between the two? Former NSA Director Keith Alexander and the ACLU's Anthony Romero, with their respective teams, join the MSNBC's The Great Debate. Former Rep. Jane Harman, Neal Katyal, former Rep. Mickey Edwards and Jeffrey Rosen. Voting is now over for this live event until the on-air broadcast.


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Here's a photo of Max and I having a raspberry blowing contest. He loves these games!
Max is obsessed with the stairs! I think this is probably common, but it's hilarious.
He's bringing toys up while he climbs, all of the way up. Or boxes of tissues, bags of dirty diapers from daycare, clothes from the pile mommy is folding, anything. If he can't carry it in his hand while he climbs, he throws the thing up the steps ahead of him. When he gets to it, he grabs it and throws it further up the stairs. Over and over until he's at the top.
Once he's at the top, he throws the object(s) down the steps. Laughs and laughs. He likes it when it bounces all of the way to the bottom, but sometimes it doesn't make it the whole way. If that's the case, climbs down to the object and throws it down again. Over and over until it hits the floor. Then, you guessed it, the process starts again. He's so happy when he's climbing up, and it's so cute that he doesn't want help but constantly looks behind him to make sure I'm right there.
This past weekend he was doing his backwards feet first approach to getting down the stairs. I decided it was the perfect opportunity to have him sit on my lap while we went sliding down the steps on my bum, step by step. There were sound effects of course, and he giggled and giggled. So that is how he goes on his own now, and he thinks it's a blast.
I love watching him pick up his toys and put them on the seat of his push toys. It's so cute! He still likes to run around the house with them while shrieking at the top of his lungs. He's walking nonstop too, but he likes to mix it up and use his push toys also.
Stacking rings are his favorite lately. He's really good at getting the rings onto the pole, and he's so happy when he gets them all on. Stacking blocks and cups is also a blast, but his favorite part is knocking them down and pushing them all over the floor. This just cracks him up, and he laughs and laughs.


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Bailey (Bailey)
Analysis of Name:
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Your name gives you a clever mind, good business judgment, a sense of responsibility, and an appreciation of the finer things of life.
* You would function best in settled conditions where you are not called upon to meet and mix too closely with others, but are able to work on your own.
* This name restricts congenial expression and association, creating much aloneness.
* Your name gives you a very idealistic nature.
* Your desire for peace and harmony causes you to withdraw from situations where there is friction and acrimony.
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undisciplined, unrestrained, indulgent
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Glasgow: The Return. This time we mean business!
|Our fancy rental car for the weekend.
Once that was all sorted check in was easy, the caretaker came to let us in, and she met us in the parking lot. She was there at our expected arrival.
Both of us Wanderlust Vegans have been to Glasgow before back in 2011 on a family road trip across Scotland. We didn't get to spend much time in Glasgow last time. We only had enough time to find our guest house, go to the Vegan Cafe/Pub called the 78, then a bar that used to be a church near our guest house, then sleep for a little bit and leave for Canada. We've been looking forward to coming back to Glasgow since then.
The next day we made our way to Vegfest. We thought it was a 5 minute walk, but it ended up being 30 mins, so we drove and parked. Plus it was super windy and rainy. It was humorous watching people attempting to use umbrellas. The windy was turning everyone's umbrellas inside out. Vegfest was at SECC, which was a beautiful venue.
|Caribbean food bowl from Soya Jerk.
After the talk we walked around eating free samples, got some ice cream and bought some vegan t-shirts!
Around 4pm, some of the booths began to shut down and we were getting tired, so we left Vegfest. It was still really windy and rainy.
|Outiside SECC
We drove to the nearest Co-op store and bought some snacks, and beer. We went back to our flat and relaxed for a couple hours.
|This is the only picture of the flat we got.
They also had three of the cutest dogs, we seem to only have pictures of two of them though.
We left her place around 1130pm because we wanted to check out one of Glasgow's many vegan pubs. We made our way to Stereo and had some drinks
|City Centre at 230am
We started walking along the river.
|HUGE puddle!
|Korean Raw wrap.
"Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows".
We couldn't find the talk she did at Vegfest, but we found a really good talk that she's done at another event and posted it below for those of you who want to watch. The talk is called: "Melanie Joy - Carnism: The Psychology of Eating Meat"
We then got some food from the stall run by the many vegan pubs in Glasgow; the 78, Stereo, Mono, 13th note, and the Flying duck. Since it was the end of the fest all of their items were 2 for 1. We got 2 seitan burgers, 2 mushroom pasties, a cheese and onion pasty and a spinach pie. Score! We were sufficiently suffonsified you might say. We watched the band while we ate before we headed back to Birmingham.
|River Clyde
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