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- Soft Maple: A popular, fast growing decorative tree that grows in Eastern USA and Canada. The term "Soft Maple" does not refer to any specific species of maple, but rather, it's a broad term which includes several different species of maple. Soft maple is only slightly softer than hard, sugar maple.
- Red Oak: Arguably the most popular hardwood in the United States, this tree grows in Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada. The heartwood is a light to medium brown, commonly with a reddish cast.
- Western Red Cedar: This tree grows in Pacific Northwest United States and Canada. Its heartwood is reddish to pinkish brown, often with random streaks and bands of darker red/brown areas.
- White Oak: The white oak tree grows in Eastern United States. The heartwood is a light to medium brown, commonly with an olive cast. Oak is regarded as one of the most beautiful woods to work with because of its grain pattern and character.
- Butternut: Also known as white walnut, the butternut tree grows mostly in the central and eastern United States. It is a cousin of Black Walnut, but is softer and lighter. Its heartwood is usually a light to medium tan, sometimes with a reddish tint. Butternut is highly rot resistant.
- Cherry: A domestic wood from Eastern USA and Canada that is usually considered to be in the same class as mahogany for usage in the United States. It is strong and fairly durable. The heartwood is light salmon to reddish-tan in color when freshly cut, but cherry is very photosensitive and dramatically darkens over the course of its life to a rich reddish-brown with exposure to air and sunlight.
- Walnut: The walnut tree grows in Mid and Eastern United States and Canada. The heartwood can range from a lighter pale brown to a dark chocolate brown with darker brown streaks. Its color can also have a grey, purple, or reddish cast.
- Wenge: The wenge tree originates in central Africa. Heartwood is medium brown, sometimes with a reddish or yellowish hue, with nearly black streaks. Upon application of a wood finish (particularly an oil finish) the wood can become nearly black.


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In true Aries form, we have a cosmically demanding month ahead. However, it is important to note that an Aries enjoys overcoming difficulties and will go out of their way to challenge the opposition. Just so, the first Mercury retrograde for 2018 started on the 22nd March, and occurs entirely in Aries. This Mercury retrograde can bring about some heated forcefulness. It ends on the 15th, the day of the Aries New Moon. I think you can gather with all this fire energy, exactly what I mean by 'demanding month'. With so much movement it will be important to slow down. Trust the process, everything you need comes just in time. Keep in mind, there is the possibility of recapturing the things that seem to have been lost. This couldn't be more in line with the Scorpio Full Moon that falls on the 29th. Put you cards on the table and tell the world how you feel. This moon has a strong theme of Scorpion energy; be firm, determined, and always remember to take heart.
Happy Birthday to all the courageous, head strong, and very bright Ram's out there. It is a month of awakening, Aries. An enthusiastic friendship is currently filling a large place in your emotional life. Lately, you've been feeling a lot more generous and perhaps frank with those around you. It worked wonders and you may be in a new position you hadn't imagined yourself in. This new energy and luck could be thanks to Chiron the unique comet, who is in your corner, backing you every step of the way. However, Mercury is still retrograde in your sign until the 16th, one thing at a time helps the project run smoother then trying everything and finishing nothing. Mars is in your 10th house, work and relationships can be given a push forward if you're focused on a specific outcome that is realistic. The 15th is powerful to say the least, thanks to an Aries New moon. Many of you have the opportunity for a fresh start. If you have recently left a job, a partner, an old home, expect something new to come forward now. From the 16th, you are moving onwards and upwards. Following that the 25th signals Venus entering your 3rd house, connections are the magic of life and meeting someone you feel close with instantly has great probability. The Full Moon at the end of the month, appears in your 6th house, so think back to early March as this has direct links to this theme.
A high functioning Taurean, has a steadfast mind, unshakable power, and heart warming humour. Remember this about yourself as the going gets a little tough. That being said, it is a great month for business and more than ever, things start moving faster. For much of the month, Venus sits in Taurus. So, issues on boundaries may arise. Have the energy to negotiate. Your independence should not depend on anyone. From the 5th, you may be giving someone an ultimatum. As a stubborn Bull, every now and then, understand that your intensity no matter how good you believe it may be can scare someone away. Don't let someone shut down when you could be giving them stable ground to open up on. It can be an empowering time for softening your heart. Things are within grasp, you must believe it more. The Full Moon falls in your 5th house, something may be coming to culmination. Direct yourself towards what you love. For far too long you might have stuck with a job that gives you no creative outlet or with a partner that doesn't believe in your dreams. April is an intense month just like March, so if you don't get much reprieve, know that some is on the way in the coming months ahead.
Pace yourself, Gemini. You have a keen desire for intellectual stimulation this month and it will be the driving force behind everything you choose to do. It is said that a Gemini knows his own business best, so this month don't pay too close attention to someone else's advice. With Mercury still retrograde until the 16th, you won't be able to get everything done as fast as you'd hoped. Allow for a few digressions, a change of subject might make it better than before. From the 17th, you're given a great opportunity to focus your energy and think about friendships. If you have been a little erratic with friends lately, know that a lot of that has to do with all the Aries energy. Make up and move on. April 20th shines a light on your inner self, as the sun enters your 12th house and joins Venus there. Your birthday is coming up, so take some time out and tune into what you want and how you feel. Start setting clear intentions, talk about them to those close to you and begin to see things take form. The Scorpio moon in your 4th house is fortunate. It makes home and family a big priority, enjoy feeling sentimental as the month comes to a close.
The essential force that drives any and every Cancerian, is adaptability mixed with great tenacity. As Mercury is still in retrograde until the middle of the month, tidying up loose ends is what the first weeks are about. It is about making your life easier. Mars and Saturn are in your 7th house all month. Therefore, putting much needed energy into existing relationships you may have forgotten about is a big topic. You could have been reflecting these past few months, the past and future are as real to you as the present. On the 15th of the month, the Aries moon falls in your 10th house and shines a light on your life direction. A new beginning in career is on its way. With Venus entering your 12th house on the 25th, your affections are strong and you have a high maternal element to your life. Perhaps, you are mothering a new lover, a friend or a parent. The Full Moon falls in your 3rd house, this will have many connections to how you felt at the end of March. Develop your communication skills, you will be speaking guiding words to those around you.
Living life as a Leo, you put your faith and trust in your convictions. You give those around you courage and let them strive to fulfil your expectations. Sometimes they do, other times they don't. That's just life. This month you are very focused on business with Mars in Capricorn. The dates surrounding the 11th could leave you feeling frustrated with how slow things seem to be going, be patient. The Mercury energy in your 9th house could help you find something you thought you lost. April's theme seems to be conscious awareness, marketing yourself to the world and developing new skills. The Aries moon lets you heal some old baggage, this could have a lot to do with a new love that is making its way through to you. Or it could potentially be a past lover who comes back, don't overthink it. You have a very spiritual connection with this person and there is not much you can do about it. Learning to surrender can be a mighty accomplishment for a Leo, resist the urge to blow it off and play around. Let them guide you. Venus enters your 11th house on the 25th, you feel a common goal between you and your community. Whatever was activated for you at the end of March will be completed now.
This month, like most others you feel a keen desire for intellectual conversation. Virgos can be somewhat critical of themselves and others. April appreciates your critical side as it brings about exceptional success in the workplace. Your ruler, Mercury, is in retrograde until the 16th. It is time to get your finances in order and clear the decks. Moving ahead with big projects seems to be your flavour of the month. Your 8th house is activated which has a lot to do with money, debts, assets, and who you share money with. With Mars in your 5th house we are reminded that the Virginian heart can't be easily melted. Once you are in the comforts of love though, it glows bright in all that you do and can take a long time to cool. You may be in the grips of love, romance, and intimacy as Venus is in your 10th house. You may want to re-define how you feel about love or the one you love. The Scorpio Full moon on the 29th is important for you, it shines a light on how you want to be seen. Despite your kind and charming personality, (you turn it on when you need to) you have found yourself highly critical lately, painting a unflattering portrait of someone. Be concise and clear, but see things for what they are. At times, even you can be too quick to judge.
A Libran's self sacrificing nature can be one of their eccentricities and work in many favours for them. Mars is incredibly strong this month, so early on in the month you may get some type of message that really resonates. A family member is giving you good insight. Try not to argue this month, as there may be a power struggle with a business partner, colleague, or friend. The 14th/15th New Moon can make you impulsive, coupled with the fact that Uranus has a strong influence over you in this time, you could surprise someone. However, Mercury also turns direct on the 15th so things get smoothed out quickly. You're measuring up if things are lining up in a specific relationship, you could have recently been pushing for an outcome that might not be truly meant for you. You will recognise truth in the third week of April. You are only responsible for your half of the relationship. Don't be guilted. Don't shut your eyes to it. Many of you have wholesome, well balanced personality elements that run through your nature and set you apart from others you encounter in this life. Things start to feel harmonious as the 19th comes around. Own your power and be appreciative of the good around you.
Although many Scorpion's enjoy the intensities of life, lately you could have felt a difficulty in expressing your inner thoughts and feelings to those close by. This month's theme could be looked at as "the harder the task, the more you seem to rise to it." Don't be attached to outcome, as Mars your co-ruler, plays a hard taskmaster early this month. A powerful cosmic energy is about and you feel productive after the 15th when Mercury turns direct. The 6th house is activated and a new work promotion, opportunity, or boss could offer success. On the 20th the Sun and Venus come together in the area of love. You are deeply moved by someones declaration of love. You are expressive by nature, sometimes a little too much, but can shy away from big demonstrations of any kind. If someone does lay their heart on the line, accept it with grace. The Full Moon in your own sign happens in your 11th house, this means that emotions and self esteem are strongly linked to the women in your life. A Gemini female could be especially trying in this time. Watch out for tension and take note of the patterns in your behaviour you outwardly display that can be strange and unenthusiastic.
You're being offered something big in a very minimal way, Sagittarius. Be wise enough to observe it and wise enough to say yes. A fresh start in one aspect of your life is here. It is quite monumental. Many of you will feel it before you see it. With Mercury still in retrograde it's a good time to realign, reassess, and relax. From the 16th onwards, you complete something you started in early March. The Aries new moon falls in your 5th house, so once again some sort of romance is highlighted. Your creativity is ignited and you find a new way to show your passion. Later on in the month the Sun joins Venus in your 6th house on the 20th. A work situation plays out favourably and you might need to contribute to a community cause. Many of you may have international travel this month. It can be an unexpected turn of events that take you on these travels. Peace and harmony are weaving their way into your life. You may have compromised a lot over the last 6 months, but things are finally starting to calm down.
You're not an easy type to analyse, Capricorn. Many of you have a strong sense of social and political standards that you adhere too. Sometimes, your enthusiasm can be slow to awaken but when it does, it grows with force and determination. Just as well, as the Aries energy this month is intense. Paired with the fact that Mars, Saturn, and Pluto are in Capricorn, you can bet the light is shining right on you. On the 7th, you have a smooth day for business deals. Negotiations are made swiftly and simply! When Mercury turns retrograde on the 15th, the pace quickens. You are streamlining your health, goals, and plans for the year. In other words, you're getting things done. You hold the keys to the future. A positive financial situation is going to have a good turn around, you will see significant results in something you've worked long and hard on. An extremely positive trait you hold is adaptability. Something tells me you will need it this month in regards to romance, especially with a Scorpio moon on the 29th. It is true that Capricorns get better with age, so use your wit and conversation to give the gift of love to those close.
Your extraordinary range of vision does not go unnoticed this month, Aquarius. One of your best traits is willingness to learn from anyone. You operate on a different level than most because you are aware that you don't really know much at all. It leaves space for many of your friends to enjoy your kooky advice and feel safe in your non judgement. With Mars all month in your 12th house, you have some heavy energy to work through. Talk to someone that you trust, maybe it's time you hear some advice. Many of you, have recently been reflecting on your communications. Break through old patterns that do not serve you anymore. If you have been feeling stagnant, know that it is because you have outgrown some aspect of your emotional life. Thriving in chaos is something you're accustomed too and on the 17th, be ready for a curveball. The 20th Venus joins the Sun in your 4th house, family harmony is in your surroundings. You are going back to a place that feels like home, even if for a short while.
As a Pisces, remaining indifferent can work very well for you. For many of you however, what's more important is allowing your inner self to dream, feel, and grow. With Saturn hanging about it's reminding you to be practical and strategic, two things you don't overly enjoy. Jupiter will harmonise for the Aries new moon, it is about being focused on your future. So the dates surrounding the 15th, you will travel and build on your talents. Many of you, early on in life realise that life is a play and the world is your stage. Chiron leaves Pisces and enters Aries, so with a more sobering energy circling, you can knuckle down on spending and over spending. It really comes back to self worth and self esteem. With the Sun entering Taurus on the 20th, you will feel more grounded. You begin to know where you stand, Pisces. A truth is delivered and the dust is finally settling. Speaking your truth through love and clarity is a wonderful thing. You can breathe a sigh of relief in the coming days of April.


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The deteriorating situation inside Philippine jails, the pleas of a Saudi asylum seeker in Thailand and the mysteries of whale song. Here's the latest:
Inside the Philippines' overcrowded jails
Since President Rodrigo Duterte launched a violent antidrug campaign in 2016, Philippine jails have become increasingly packed, ranking among the most crowded in the world.
In Manila City Jail, more than 500 men sleep in a space meant for just 170. The guards are so outnumbered — one officer for every 528 inmates on a recent shift — that gangs help maintain order.
"When you are detained in Philippine jails, you are being tortured," said one member of the government's Commission on Human Rights.
Go deeper: Here's a closer look at Mr. Duterte's drug crackdown, in which the police have killed thousands of people.
Prayers and a steel wall
At negotiations over the U.S. government shutdown on Saturday, Vice President Mike Pence insisted on beginning with a prayer. So Republicans asked God to "bring us together."
On Sunday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi's staff members began with another prayer — noting that Jesus and Mary were both refugees.
The two prayers underscored the stalemate lawmakers find themselves in over President Trump's demand for border wall funding. But some small advances were made, White House officials claimed. Republicans agreed that a concrete wall was a non-starter, and that any text of a bill would refer to steel instead.
What's next: President Trump wants to deliver a prime time address about the shutdown on Tuesday night and plans to travel to the border later in the week in an effort to convince Americans of the need for a wall.
Saudi woman is allowed to remain in Thailand
An 18-year-old woman who spent 48 hours at Bangkok's main international airport has been allowed to enter the city with officials from the U.N. refugee agency. Earlier, she was on the verge of being deported.
Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun said that her family was abusive and that she feared for her life if she were returned to Saudi Arabia.
"They will kill me because I fled and because I announced my atheism," she said. "They wanted me to pray and to wear a veil, and I didn't want to."
Background: Women in Saudi Arabia are subject to guardianship laws and need a man's consent for basic needs from education to travel. Ms. Alqunun managed to slip away from her family during a trip to Kuwait.
What's next: Ms. Alqunun said she planned to continue on to Australia and request asylum there.
The best and worst of the Golden Globes
In case you missed it, Hollywood suited up yesterday for an awards ceremony that delivered many upsets. Most notably, "Bohemian Rhapsody" won best drama — beating out the favored "A Star Is Born."
The good: Sandra Oh became the first Asian woman to host a major American awards show and made surprisingly emotional comments about representation. Glenn Close, who won best actress in a drama for "The Wife," gave a crowd-pleasing speech. And the winners list included many artists of color.
The bad: Co-host Andy Samberg's opening speech, "roasting" stars with aggressive niceness, fell flat, write our TV critics.
The fashion: Last year, women dressed in black to honor the Times Up movement. But this year, the red carpet retreated, writes our chief fashion critic.
Here's what else is happening
SoftBank: The Japanese telecom company will inject another $2 billion into WeWork, the co-working start-up, according to people familiar with the deal. The latest commitment brings SoftBank's total investment in the company to about $10.5 billion and values WeWork at $47 billion.
Silicon Valley: Some venture capitalists are rooting for a market dip this year, hoping that a downturn would calm an overheating start-up scene and make companies cheaper to invest in.
North Korea: A train possibly carrying the country's leader, Kim Jong-un, entered China, South Korean news media reported, raising speculation that he could be meeting with President Xi Jinping before a planned second summit meeting with President Trump.
Nigeria: Soldiers stormed the offices of one of the country's largest newspapers, detaining two journalists, over an article that the military said divulged classified information. The raid came amid struggles to combat Boko Haram and less than two months before presidential elections.
Asylum seekers: As the U.S. tightens its policies at the southern border, many asylum seekers are contemplating hiring smugglers in Mexico, despite the dangers and increasing costs.
Nuclear energy: A plan to build a new nuclear power plant in northern Wales could lift the local economy while expanding Britain's non-carbon-based fuel options. But some worry the project could damage an island's rural charm and environment.
Whale song: Scientists have found that whales often string together repeated sound patterns to create complex tunes and jingles. Some even change up their playlists.
Pope Francis: In a major address to the Vatican, the pope lamented the rise of "nationalistic tendencies" in the U.S. and Europe. His remarks hit a nerve in Italy, where the populist government has cracked down on immigration and denied entry to ships that rescued migrants.
Smarter Living
Tips for a more fulfilling life.
Recipe of the day: Salmon in parsley sauce is zingy and herby — and very easy to make. (Our Five Weeknight Dishes newsletter has more ideas for quick dinners.)
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One used fantasy techniques to expose the "brutality inherent in society." Another looked at the "secret life" of Mecca, depicting the Islamic holy city as rived with crime. Yet another narrated the travels of a medieval Sufi mystic.
All were previous winners of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction. The "longlist" of contenders for the 2019 prize were announced this week.
Arabic is an ancient language and has a rich tradition of oral storytelling and poetry, but the adoption of the novel is relatively recent. Few Arabic novels are translated, and fewer still are distributed in the West.
The prize is funded by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi. Some call it the "Arabic Booker" because the Booker Prize Foundation in London supports the award. (The administrators discourage the nickname.)
The author of the winning novel, to be announced in April, will receive $60,000, plus funding for translating the work.
Here are some previous winners available in English.
Ben Hubbard, our Beirut bureau chief, wrote today's Back Story.
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Nestled between the rhododendrons and mountain laurel lies 14 different subdivisions known as Holly Forest featuring homes, condominiums and vacant lots. Located in a quaint mountain setting surrounded by lakes, streams, and waterfalls Holly Forest is truly a unique and picturesque setting. Owners in this subdivision have access to the amenities of the Sapphire Valley Master Association.
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Sex toy affiliates have been gradually increasing their use of affiliate links through social marketing, as well as in their blog posts and sex toys reviews, in an attempt to receive commission on referred sales. It is of course an attractive prospect: all you have to do is push the links out there and if someone clicks through and buys, voilá! Cash. Lovely jubbly.
There is also an alarming rise in the number of sex toy and adult companies who are, likewise, increasing their levels of aggression in the growing social media marketplace. I don't mean getting angry, I mean using social media as the 21st century version of cold-calling.
I regularly receive mentions on Twitter from companies with no other communication to me than their newest product, a direct request to join their affiliate scheme, or worse, a demand to follow them or retweet such and such. I don't respond. Why? These tweets are quite evidently engineered in the hopes of attaining traffic to their own social media or website, by the use of my following, which I have worked hard to achieve. Trying to take advantage of such is at best, bad social media etiquette and at worst downright rude.
What's worse is visiting a company's social media profile, in this instance, Twitter, and seeing that their timeline is nothing but a stream of similar tweets to other large names in the sex toy reviewing and adult blogging community. It not only screeches of desperation, it shows a serious lack of understanding in networking, marketing and basic customer service skills.
Heading back to the affiliate side, it really isn't interesting to see tweet after tweet of desperate attempt to gain cash by throwing out a Paid on Results or in-house affiliate scheme link. As many affiliates don't have an automated tweeting app, or a scheduler, these tweets are usually published in quick-fire succession, clogging up the timeline and being yawn-worthy.
Why not unfollow? I hear you say. Yes, I could unfollow these fellow bloggers and sex toy reviewers, but I would hope that a little more education about the use of affiliate links would help to tone down this aggressive tendency. Also, it would be a shame to lose connection with the sex toy reviewing community, many of whom I have known for years and count amongst my friends.
When your timeline is filled with up to 90% affiliate tweets, each tweet loses its value. You would be better off with one affiliate tweet, every now and then – and for an offer which YOU think is great value. There's no better marketing than for a product you truly believe in. Would you buy this product? Do you think it's actually a great offer, or are you merely waiting for the pennies to roll in?
Companies don't benefit from you using Paid on Results links either. Even links which are search engine indexed through Twitter and Google Plus, if not those on Facebook, are giving a follow link to Paid on Results, not the end sex toy company. To sex toy companies, those links you're throwing out have pretty much no value at all, apart from the end sales they receive – which they are paying out heavily on in commissions, PoR fees and other administrative costs.
Use your affiliate links wisely and you will find that more people listen – and click – when you DO choose to tweet an offer or product. Give an honest recommendation. Tell us why you think this is a good deal. Be sincere.
Oh and companies. Want to get in touch? Do so because you'd genuinely like to connect with me, not because you can see I have nearly 6k followers on Twitter and you want the fastest, most ill-mannered route to them, almost by-passing me in the process. You may just find that I'm a lovely person (honest) and that I would be happy to lend advice or a retweet here and there.
Keep calm and lose the marketing aggression. Please?
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CLEVELAND - Another snowy weekend put Cleveland road crews to the test, trying to keep city streets clear and passable. The city put a plan in place and there seemed to be improvement compared to a few weeks ago.
Clevelanders found themselves digging out again Sunday, following several inches of new snow that blanketed the area . City road crews had to do the same.
The plan of attack called for first clearing the primary and secondary roads and then tackling the residential side streets. "Not a problem at all. You get hit with a big snow storm, you're going to get delays," Cleveland resident Matt O'Brien said as he cleared his driveway on Harlan Avenue.
By Sunday afternoon, the city reported that about 60 percent of the side streets had been cleared. That was something that Councilman Mike Polensek saw for himself driving around his neighborhood. "We saw a big improvement from what we saw the week after the Super Bowl and let's hope it continues throughout the remainder of the winter," Councilman Polensek added.
The city had 27 plows clearing the roads since Saturday afternoon, working with a reduced number of trucks because of needed repairs. "It's budget issues. You have equipment that breaks, you got to fix it. You know, 20-percent down with the vehicles. It's a situation that they can only rectify with money," O'Brien said.
The city had smaller trucks with plows from other departments to assist with this clean up. "From Parks, Recreation, they brought in a bunch of other vehicles which was smart. They need to do that because -- let's face it -- in the case of an emergency everybody has to marshal up," Polensek said.
The councilman also asked for residents to do their part and get their cars off the streets, so city crews can do a better job of cleaning the roads. "So, if we all do our part and the city does its part – we'll get through this," Polensek said.
The city's plan is to have about 50 plows working until Monday morning, to try to say ahead of the next snowfall.


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Note: This article originally appeared on an old blog of mine.
Let's pretend we are in 2005. The Movies is an amazing game. I would recommend this to anyone who loves simulation games, or even if you just love to have fun. Whatever the case, you gotta play this game.
The movie making features lets you be extremely creative, although a little limited, it still lets you make a fairly good movie. In the game you start out in 1925 at the start of the movie era with limited resources and fairly boring movies being made. For me the game doesn't start getting fun until you get the custom script office. This is what allows you to make your very own movies all from the creativity of you. This game shows you that making a movie is not as simple as you may think. You need to have a crew, many sets, costumes, trained actors and directors, and much more. Your actors and directors have simple needs that you need to fill, and if a need gets in the red, you may just have to send them to rehab. On your lot you get to place sets and buildings to help you make your movies. Dragging and dropping stars to where you want to put them, for example if you wanted one star to socialize with another you would have to drag and drop them next to each other.
There is also a sandbox mode where you can make movies all you want without having to worry about going through everything. You can start at a later year, choose to have a premade lot if you wish, have instant movie making and instant buildings. If you want to play sandbox before your play the main game it will only let you start at 1955 at the latest, so to be able to start later you have to be further through the main game.
Furthermore, there is also a great tutorial that tells you everything that you need to know. Annoyingly you cannot skip it the first time you play so if you get a new computer or lose your save somehow you will just have to go through the tutorial again.
This is a great looking game with wonderful graphics . The characters aren't blocky (though the duck costume does look a bit stretched out), and the grass doesn't look like someone just splattered some green randomly, it all just looks great to me the animators were clearly very experienced.
The music in this game is great. It is perfect for the game and makes this one of those games that you can't mute and watch TV in the background to (unless you've been hearing it for hundreds of hours then you will probably want to mute it). The radio announcer is so funny, the first time I played through the game I laughed almost every time he came on. My only main complaint on the sound is when making a movie, unless you are planning to record your own voice all the stars say are "Well anyway dabadabadadaba." and some of them just make some weird robot sounds. It gets annoying after a while.
Final Verdict:
This is definitely a game that you will want to spend 100+ hours on and will remember for a long time.
4.5 out of 5


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Imagine your guests enjoying the gorgeous Arizona evening only to be surprised by a beer packing burro! A cute and gentle donkey, outfitted in appointments of your choice, packing coolers filled with your favorite beverages!
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Fluorine, a natural element in the fluoride compound, has proven to be effective in minimizing childhood cavities and tooth decay. Fluoride is a key ingredient in many popular brands of toothpaste, oral gel, and mouthwash, and can also be found in most community water supplies. Though fluoride is an important part of any good oral care routine, overconsumption can result in a condition known as fluorosis. The pediatric dentist is able to monitor fluoride levels, and check that children are receiving the appropriate amount.
How can fluoride prevent tooth decay?
Fluoride fulfills two important dental functions. First, it helps staunch mineral loss from tooth enamel, and second, it promotes the remineralization of tooth enamel.
When carbohydrates (sugars) are consumed, oral bacteria feed on them and produce harmful acids. These acids attack tooth enamel - especially in children who take medications or produce less saliva. Repeated acid attacks result in cavities, tooth decay, and childhood periodontal disease. Fluoride protects tooth enamel from acid attacks and reduces the risk of childhood tooth decay.
Fluoride is especially effective when used as part of a good oral hygiene regimen. Reducing the consumption of sugary foods, brushing and flossing regularly, and visiting the pediatric dentist biannually, all supplement the work of fluoride and keep young teeth healthy.
How much fluoride is enough?
Since community water supplies and toothpastes usually contain fluoride, it is essential that children do not ingest too much. For this reason, children under the age of two should use an ADA-approved, non-fluoridated brand of toothpaste. Children between the ages of two and five years old should use a pea-sized amount of ADA-approved fluoridated toothpaste, on a clean toothbrush, twice each day. They should be encouraged to spit out any extra fluid after brushing. This part might take time, encouragement, and practice.
The amount of fluoride children ingest between the ages of one and four years old determines whether or not fluorosis occurs later. The most common symptom of fluorosis is white specks on the permanent teeth. Children over the age of eight years old are not considered to be at-risk for fluorosis, but should still use an ADA-approved brand of toothpaste.
Does my child need fluoride supplements?
The pediatric dentist is the best person to decide whether a child needs fluoride supplements. First, the dentist will ask questions in order to determine how much fluoride the child is currently receiving, gain a general health history, and evaluate the sugar content in the child's diet. If a child is not receiving enough fluoride and is determined to be at high-risk for tooth decay, an at-home fluoride supplement might be recommended.
Topical fluoride can also be applied to the tooth enamel quickly and painlessly during a regular office visit. There are many convenient forms of topical fluoride, including foam, liquids, varnishes, and gels. Depending on the age of the child and their willingness to cooperate, topical fluoride can either be held on the teeth for several minutes in specialized trays or painted on with a brush.
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Within the Framework of the NET-MED Youth Project, the UNESCO Office in Rabat will organize a training workshop on Human Rights-Based Approach and Results-Based Management, targeting the members of the National Advisory Group on Youth. The workshop will take place in Tunis (Tunisia) from 20 to 22 February 2015.
This training is part of the NET-MED Youth project (Networks of Mediterranean Youth 2014- 2017), implemented in 10 countries of the Southern Mediterranean region, including Tunisia.
It aims to strengthen capacity for strategic planning, policy analysis and evaluation towards results based management with opportunities for the Advisory Group on Youth to support the review of policies and programmes focused on Elaboration, revision, operationalization of Youth Public Policies.
12 members of the Advisory Group on Youth and national experts will participate.
Through simulation exercices, case studies and working groups, the Advisory Group on Youth can acquaint themselves with the principals and practices related to the Human Rights-Based Approach and Results-Based Management in the process of programming and planification.
At the end of this training, the participants will be able to:
- Improve their knowledge on the international regulatory framework via a Human-Rights-Based Approach and on the Tunisian's Human Rights context.
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Tadcaster Community Swimming Pool Trust is celebrating its 25th anniversary in style after its helpers won prestigious national awards.
Volunteer receptionists since the facility opened in 1994 - Betty Toole, Christine Burton and Jackie Brown - picked up the Outstanding Volunteer accolade at the Community Leisure UK awards.
Fiona Garnett, Volunteer Recruitment Manager, said: "As Betty rightly said in her acceptance speech, the award is for all our volunteers who give tirelessly to the pool in various roles including reception, lifeguarding, gardening, and maintenance.
"They received the loudest cheer and applause of the evening as they left the stage."
The trio have 75 years of service to the pool which is run as a charity and relies on the help and support of volunteers who are managed by a small core of paid staff.
All of the volunteers are given training including lifeguard, first aid, maintenance and reception.
A pool spokesman said: "Many of our volunteers are students, people wanting to return to the working environment, parents or retired people."
The Community Leisure UK awards, at the Lowry Theatre in Salford and hosted by Sky Sports presenter Hayley McQueen, championed and showcased some of the outstanding achievements of member trusts.
Some 85 entries were received across eight categories and judged by a panel of 11, with a shortlist of four finalists per category.
Judge Michelle Roberts, of The Richmond Group, said: "It was really interesting and heartening reading the submissions; so much great work going on across the sector and UK."
The three receptionists were accompanied to the awards by Manager Chris Porter, Fiona Garnett, and Chris Hirst, Training and Operations Manager.
Anyone interested in volunteering at the pool, should contact either Fiona Garnett, Volunteer Recruitment Manager or Nick Foote, Volunteer Coordinator on 01937 833001.


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STRESS is the human body's way of responding to all kind of mental pull and push. It increases anxiety and depression. as a result, your heart beets rises, restlessness increases and the breathing cycle quickens.
No doubt a little bit of pressure is required for better performance. It"s overdose is detrimental to physical as well as mental health.
Specifically, both the internal and external conditions cause stress. For instance, some of these are mentioned herein below:-
1.Physical Problems.
2.Study/Work Pressure.
3.Financial Burdens.
4.Family Atmosphere.
5.Negative Thinking.
6.Adverse Results.
7.Job Loss/Unemployment.
Certainly, Most of the human beings will have to face the following mental/physical health problems:-
3.Sleeping Disorder.
5.Coronary Ailments.
6.Memory Loss.
7.Body Aches.
Naturally, We can take help of the?following techniques to deflate stress.
1.Deep Breathing And Pranayam.
2.Exercises And Games.
3. Extra Curriculum Activities.
No doubt the above-stated techniques are effective. But obviously, out of these, we can practice meditation as the best technique. Besides, we can?cultivate?mindfulness to focus?on every bit of a task by practicing meditation. Naturally, every human being is bound to develop the wisdom to accomplish any kind of task without feeling a burden. Certainly, any person can gain the ability to remain calm and cheerful in an adverse situation too. Consequently, the reasons being:-
1. A meditation practitioner is sure to cultivate and share compassion, gratitude, kindness, and equanimity.
2.? He/she is sure to Enjoy every situation without any like or dislike.
3. No doubt the wise person performs every task pleasantly without feeling any kind of burden.
4. Unhesitantly, the wise one will accept?both favorable and adverse outcome ' as the way it is'.
As a matter of fact, we may analyze some events as examples:-
Certainly, a wise person remains unaffected by the occurrence of an adverse outcome. Whereas an ordinary?person is disturbed.
Further,?a wise person remains calm whenever there is a stressful?circumstance. whereas an ordinary one Certainly, will be?saddened.
Whenever a person feels a stressful event,?anxiety is bound to arise. But a meditation practitioner?maintains calmness. Certainly,? all of us may practice the meditation as the?best stress reduction technique.
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The Maryville College cross country program traveled to Berea, Kentucky to run their first 5K challenge of the season at the Berea College Invitational.
The MC women placed sixth of 14 institutions with Centre College claiming the team title with an average finish of 19:58. The Scots completed the course in an average time of 23:22. Annie Rodenfels of Centre College earned the individual crown with an 18:23 finish. Of the 119 competitors, Maryville's top finisher was Lea Mulligan with a 22:08, a 33rd place finish. Just behind Mulligan was Susanna Cook with a time of 22:11 (34th place). Kaitlyn Carringer completed the challenge in 22:14 for a 36th place finish. Additional Maryville finishers include Chandler Chastian (25:01), Maddie Zawisza (25:14), Molly Ridgeway (27:13), AnneMarie McDurmon (30:10), and Erin Dupes (32:49).
The MC men finished the 5K in an average of 33:54 for a ninth-place finish with 11 competing institutions. Host Berea College paced the men with a 27:40 average finish to claim the team championship. Logan McKenzie of Berea paced the field of 102 runners with a 26:12 finish. Maryville's Daniel Beckett finished ninth overall with a 28:07 time. Ryan Lay finished 69th with a 33:34 effort. Brock Hodges finished 75th with a 34:12 time. Additional runners finishing for the Scots include Sawyer Cradit (36:41), Chase Chastain (36:57), and Lee Parker (39:39).
Coach Tyson Murphy's programs will now prepare to host the Maryville College Invitational on campus Saturday, September 30th.


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Important things to Outsource to a Virtual Assistant
Using a virtual assistant can shave hrs out of your workweek, but being aware of which duties to delegate will be tough, irrespective of whether you're commencing or developing a enterprise. Most virtual assistants are contract or freelance employees who do their jobs from home and emphasis on administrative duties which might be similar to these of an executive assistant or secretary. Internet sites that specialize in contract employees, this kind of as odesk.com and elance.com, have 1000's of listings for virtual assistants.
With the amount of virtual assistants are expanding, their expertise now runs the gamut, making it less difficult to seek out someone that fits your organization, says Jaleh Bisharat, vice president of advertising at oDesk.com, which is based in Redwood City, Calif. In 2012, oDesk had 25,000 postings for virtual assistant jobs, in contrast to about 2,500 in 2008.
Entrepreneurs can use virtual assistants for almost everything from creating vendor or customer service calls to sending out thank you cards to prospective consumers. It truly is essential to build trust, just as you would which has a everlasting worker. "They come to be a team member who just happens to work remotely," Bisharat says. Not sure exactly where to begin?
How do I turn into a virtual assistant?
I worked being a virtual assistant and I've employed my very own virtual assistants at the same time. Right here are my recommendations to get began.
1. Decide should you will operate as an independent contractor or an employee
Independent contractors are self-employed and run their own corporations. To the other hand, some VAs favor to get the job done for an established enterprise that matches VAs and customers.
Tips on how to Turn into A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
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Various many years ago I desired to improve our family's revenue, but I didn't need a regular occupation. I had responsibilities I couldn't without delay drop or hand off to another person so versatility, building my own hrs and doing work from house have been essential. Also, I did not possess a huge spending budget for new products or elaborate instruction. I grew to become a virtual assistant. It turned out to become the ideal runway for any full-time on the web career.
Ways to become a virtual assistant.
Disclosure: Some links below are my affiliate links, meaning, at no further value for you, I may earn a commission should you click as a result of and produce a order. Read through my full disclosure policy right here.
What on earth is a virtual assistant?
A virtual assistant (VA) gives services to persons, organizations or companies, but they do the job on-line as an alternative to going into an office.
It is a great work-at-home chance and one particular on the most cost-effective strategies of making money on the net mainly because it's merely a matter of charging other people for a talent you by now have.
Staying a VA (virtual assistant) is fantastic mainly because you simply charge for a ability you already have.
What do virtual assistants do?
The internet has made it potential to complete a broad selection of factors remotely, or, "virtually."
A lot of people hear "virtual assistance" and feel only of administrative duties like typing and answering emails. However the choice of duties VAs do is considerably more broad.
You will find countless solutions you may offer practically. Right here is known as a partial checklist:
Email management
Calendar management
Travel arrangement
Graphic design and style / creation
Net design / growth
Audio / video / photo editing
Consulting / counseling / coaching
Marketing and advertising / Promotion
Social media management
Task management
Customer support
App improvement
Information entry
Visioneering (consumers send you pictures of their room/house/yard and also you deliver ideas for improvement)
Anything else you can actually do without the need of owning to get within the same bodily spot as your client
Simply how much do virtual assistants make?
It is determined by your skill level as well as the type of support you provide.
Duties like data entry may possibly fetch $10-$15 an hour, but when you have a specialized talent or knowledge, you may make $100 dollars an hour or much more.
Most VAs set their own charges, which means you are in management. This is certainly a further motive lots of individuals are producing the leap into virtual assistance.
How do I grow to be a virtual assistant?
I worked being a virtual assistant and I have employed my very own virtual assistants as well. Here are my recommendations to get started.
one. Decide if you will operate as an independent contractor or an worker
Independent contractors are self-employed and run their own enterprises. To the other hand, some VAs desire to work for an established corporation that matches VAs and clients.
Independent contractor vs. employee
Not confident irrespective of whether you desire to perform for by yourself or maybe a enterprise? Right here will be the advantages and disadvantages for each:
Pros of becoming an independent contractor
You get the job done for oneself, which means you get in touch with all of the shots. You set your individual pricing, you decide on your personal customers, you happen to be your own personal boss.
Your get the job done hrs are set wholly by you.
Any revenue you make goes right for you, in place of staying funneled via your employer who keeps a percentage.
Cons of becoming an independent contractor
Working and staying liable for your individual business. Like making any small business, this option will take lots of time, energy and hustle. The responsibility rests fully on your shoulders.
Finding your own clientele. This can be difficult, specifically at the beginning prior to deciding to have satisfied customers who can advocate your companies.
Here while in the U.S., that you are responsible to withhold and pay out your very own earnings taxes, like Social Security, Medicare, etc.
Pros of getting an employee
You may be only responsible for your operate on the agreed on times. It is an awesome problem for those who prefer to clock in and clock out with out obtaining to worry concerning the company otherwise.
Clientele are generally matched with you by your employer, or, present a platform exactly where it is quick to connect with new customers. No desire to discover all your customers on your own.
You've got a built-in help system. Quite a few corporations present sources, equipment, local community and help for his or her VAs.
Cons of staying an employee
You have to solution to an employer. This could possibly mean you've got recommendations to stick to.
It's possible you'll have less versatile hrs dependent within the consumers your employer matches you with.
Your spend is normally determined for you personally.
You may choose remaining an independent contractor if:
You like networking and hustle.
You are an entrepreneur at heart.
You like getting total manage.
You dislike staying an employee.
You do not need to have quite a bit of cash flow ideal away (while in the occasion it will take a even though to construct up your client record).
You might prefer currently being an employee if:
You favor becoming in a position to clock in and clock out.
You'd rather another person discover consumers and tell you when and where to present up.
You like clear boundaries so deliver the results does not spill more than into other parts of your life.
You require income proper away and really do not have or energy to "pound the pavement" or making a home business.
What about starting up at a VA enterprise then moving out on my own?
That is achievable, however it may be difficult. You will discover legal and ethical troubles to think about.
Most VA firms involve clauses in their legal contracts prohibiting you from taking their clientele with you in case you make your mind up to leave. As an example, you are going to have to agree to not speak to any of their customers for a specified time frame. Put simply, if you do the job to get a VA company and are matched using a consumer, you can not depart that business and encourage your client to employ you on your own.
Even so, in case you decide to leave an organization and begin your individual VA organization as an independent contractor, and come across your own personal customers, this could be an alternative.
two. Get a site
This is certainly critical for independent contractors. Folks want to get capable to locate you, so a presence for the web is essential. It gives you a additional qualified look, a chance to highlight some of your skills and a chance to make clear your approach.
Use my step-by-step guidebook to set up a website, or a blog site if you want to on a regular basis include articles or blog posts. (Note that the publish title is "How to begin a Blog" however the similar measures perform to begin a website with this particular one particular little tweak).
Independent contractors: a must-have
An employed VA: optional (but not a awful notion in situation you should venture out on your own later on)
Be useful
When you interact on social media and network with other VAs, be really careful not to come across as spammy. Mass emails or "cold" emails to people who really don't know you might be hardly ever productive.
I recognize the have to have to produce an revenue, but take the time for you to deliver beneficial information and facts first. This might possibly are available in the form of really helpful content articles written in your weblog, or it might possibly are available in the form of genuinely helpful (and respectful) guidance to another person you meet on the net.
In my case, I casually presented some tips to a friend on Twitter and it turned out to be the begin of the operating relationship that lasted very a though.
Where can I operate as being a VA?
If functioning as an independent contractor and getting your own clientele is simply not your factor, take into account operating for any corporation that matches VAs with consumers. For some VAs, the help in obtaining customers is really worth sharing the income.
Organizations to take into account are Belay Remedies (formerly eaHelp) and Upwork. I've personally hired VAs from each. Belay is usually a additional elite service with really thorough employing and matching processes. Upwork is actually a greater platform and easier to join, but you will be competing with even more VAs for the exact same jobs.
Some other suppliers to take into consideration are Priority VA or Fancy Hands. I don't have personalized practical experience with both, but have heard superior points about them.


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Sohom's Birthday Celebrations
Tollywood actor Soham Chakraborty's birthday was celebrated recently at an event organized by Tollywood Talkies and Soham Chakraborty Fans Club at ILEAD Campus, Topsia. The actor was present to grace the occasion and also interact with the fans.
Actor Soham Chakraborty started his career in acting as Master Bittu at the tender age of three. He immediately caught the eyes of many directors and also won the hearts of the audiences. He is the only actor of the present generation who had the privilege of working with the legend, Late Satyajit Ray in Shakha Proshakha. After this he also did many films as a child artist. He then came back with Chander Bari as an adult actor. This was followed by Bajimaat and the very successful Prem Amar. Box office reports say that after Dev and Jeet, he is one of the highest grosser at the box office.
Speaking at the occasion, the actor said "I feel grateful that so many people love me and appreciate my work. This is a blessing in disguise. I will continue to work hard and live up to the expectations of the people".
Soham's upcoming films include Nabajiban Bima Company, Amanush 2, Kath Mundu, Jamai 420 and others.
The actor answered questions asked by his fans, posed for photographs and also mouthed some of his famous dialogues at the event.
We wish the actor all the best and hope he continues to entertain us with his acting in the future too.
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The Get Free Tour blazed through NYC and it was one theatrical event. Seeing co-headliners Silverstein and Tonight Alive both celebrate being bands for over a decade was definitely a remarkable experience. The entire tour was like a glimpse of this years Warped Tour lineup.
Picturesque graced the stage first with vocalist Kyle Hollis mesmerizing fans with his electrifying vocals and killer range. Majority of their set were tracks from their acclaimed full length debut Back to Beautiful including track"Waiting" which they opened their set with. However, it was track "Monstrous Things," the title track off of their debut EP that had fans going wild. Up next was pop punk outfit Broadside with a setlist filled with classic anthems. Broadside got the crowd hyped opening up with nostalgic track "The Simple Type." Broadside continued with the throwback theme by playing tracks "Damaged Kids" and "Storyteller" off of their debut full length Old Bones. The quartet did mix it up and played tracks "Hidden Colors," "Puzzle Pieces," and heartfelt track "Laps Around A Picture Frame" all off of their sophomore effort Hidden Colors. The highlight of the set was when they played anthem "Coffee Talk." They should definitely hold a world record for the amount of crowd surfers to surf through a crowd in under two minutes. Needless to say they got the crowd pumped for the first co-headliner of the night Tonight Alive.
Tonight Alive joined The Get Free Tour in support of their recent release Underworld. To say Tonight Alive's set was rambunctious would be an understatement. When the band opened up with track "Book of Love" the energy in the room was incredible and the crowd surfing was unceasing, giving photographers only one song in the pit before getting kicked out, but that didn't even phase me. I got a chance to sit on the sidelines and see Tonight Alive as a fan and it truly had me awestruck. The charisma that vocalist Jenna Mcdougall has is clearly unmatched, while the showmanship and musicianship of each band member is unapologetically raw. Tonight Alive gave fans one last chance to let lose when the closed their set with anthemic track "Temple". Silverstein was next to hit the stage and they weren't holding back any punches. Opening up their set with heavy hitting track "Ghost" off of their 2017 release Dead Reflection, fans wasted no time moshing their hearts out. Silverstein continued to bring the heavy in their set with throwback tracks "Bleeds No More," "Massachusetts" "Smile in Your Sleep," and new songs "Whiplash" and "Lost Positives" back to back. Silverstein slowed things down mid set with a beautiful stripped down piano solo of "Arrivals"by lead guitarist Paul Marc Rousseau. Vocalist Shane Told followed after with an acoustic version of "My Heroin. Silverstein finished the night strong ending the night with cult classic ballad "Discovering the Waterfront" and fiery track"Afterglow" off of their recent release Dead Reflections.


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Limbo Lounge (2010)
- Studio: Independent
- Release: April 24, 2010
- Director: Tom Pankratz
- Writer: Tom Pankratz
- Cast: Brian Groh, Robyn Cohen, Ronnie Marmo, Tamara Braun
Video archive for the film Limbo Lounge, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2010. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. Happy viewing!
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The hardest part of hosting "Saturday Night Live" might just be getting into the building.
With Ryan Gosling set to return to "SNL" on Saturday, NBC has released a new promo for the Sept. 30 episode. In it, he shares how excited he is "give the world [his] soul," only to encounter a big obstacle: the 30 Rock security team. When he tries to get into NBC Studios without a visitors' badge, no one wants to let him in. He does his best to bust his way through, but they're "doing a crackerjack job."
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Gosling previously hosted "SNL" in December 2015, an experience he describes in the promo as "magical." He starred in some memorable skits, and we look forward to the even more unforgettable ones he has promised us. On top of having Gosling back in action, the Sept. 30 episode will feature Jay-Z as the musical guest.
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The 2016 Atlantic hurricane season will be remembered in NE Florida for the damage that Matthew left behind.
But our area saw impacts from Colin, Julia, and Hermine.
Matthew was the costliest storm in NE Florida, and up the coast into the Carolinas.
Action News Jax Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh says, despite our close brush with disaster, many people living inland may grow complacent because they didn't see any damage.
Hermine ended Florida's 11-year hurricane-free streak when it made landfall in the Big Bend in September.
Tropical Storm Colin spun up a tornado on Jacksonville's westside in June.
The 2016 Atlantic hurricane season will go down as one of the longest on record. Hurricane Alex formed in January deep in the north Atlantic Ocean. Hurricane Otto in late November became the latest storm ever to form in the Caribbean.


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Making a stock is always a great way to use up any leftover vegetables you have hanging around your kitchen. Any peelings, stems, or skins you would normally discard of can be kept in the freezer and used at a later time in a stock. Alternatively, you could make the stock right away and freeze it until it's needed.
Another benefit of making your own stock is having control over the amount of salt that goes in. A lot of store-bought stocks overdo it. Once you've added your stock, your soup ingredients, your seasonings, and the consistency is just right, you may only find that you have to water your recipe down and readjust everything else.
If you have the onion, celery, and carrot trifecta on hand for a base, you are well on your way to a great veggie stock. Anything extra you have is bonus. Though, I do always use parsley in my stocks and I also feel that the addition of a tomato and some coriander seeds go a long way.
Mixing and matching vegetables, herbs, and spices in a stock is always encouraged!
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 1 medium carrot, roughly chopped
- 3-4 stalks celery, celery hearts, and base
- 1/2 bunch of parsley
- 1 tomato, cut in half
- 1/2 green pepper
- 1/2 bulb of garlic, smashed
- 4 stalks green onions, roughly chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp whole peppercorns
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp salt (or to taste)
Put all ingredients in a large stock pot and fill the pot with enough cold water to cover all the vegetables.
Bring to a boil, cover, and turn down heat to simmer on low for 2 hours or until desired flavour. Use as a base for any recipe that calls for vegetable stock. This stock can be refrigerated for about a week or frozen until ready to use.


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Service Learning Course Re-design Grant (SLCR)
Proposal Guidelines
Engagement and community outreach are vital components of the land-grant mission of the University of Missouri. The HES Research and Graduate Studies Office believes that HES has tremendous opportunities to incorporate engagement and community service in the classroom experience. Therefore, to cultivate and promote additional service learning education in HES, we offer a Service Learning Course Re-design grant program—SLCR. (NOTE: The use of the term "education" in SLCR is intended to be inclusive of all educational offerings, such as in-class, online, and experiential learning in both domestic and global settings. These educational offerings could be available during fall, spring, and summer semesters for both undergraduate and/or graduate courses).
The objectives of SLCR link with "responsibility" (one of the four values of the University of Missouri) and "civic engagement" (one of the key priorities of the UM Systems as well as the University of Missouri Extension and Engagement). At the same time, SLCR also seeks "excellence" by offering quality service learning educational opportunities to students. In this light, SLCR solicits proposals to re-design existing courses that would successfully incorporate service learning components and meet service learning objectives.
MU Office of Service Learning (OSL) provides the administrative infrastructure for faculty and students for service learning, with over 300 community organizations where students could gain their field experiences. These organizations are typically non-profit organizations that rely heavily on volunteers. Courses that have a minimum requirement of 20 hours of field experience are eligible. If the course requires over 35 hours of field experience, students' transcripts will show the service learning designation. OSL provides administrative assistants for both types of courses (for the full list of support).
This year, SLCR will funds three to four projects up to $2,500 per proposal. The funds may be used by the PI(s) for ANY University-appropriate purpose, including faculty summer salaries and benefits, meetings, research, or supplies for teaching/learning, to offer quality service learning courses in HES. The ultimate product that SLCR expects from each award is a course that is approved and administered by OSL and includes a minimum requirement of 20 hours of field experience.
We recognize that this program is experimental and has limited resources. At this point, we are planning SLCR for three years. We will evaluate it annually to gauge its effectiveness and future, and we appreciate any comments or suggestions for improvement from HES faculty and staff.
- This competition is open to all HES faculty and staff delivering courses in HES.
- At any given time, the PI may be involved in only one SLCR project.
- Faculty who have received SLCR applications in the past are welcome to apply for additional projects as long as all funds from previous projects have been spent and final reports completed.
- January 23, 2019 SLCR announcement
- March 1, 2019 Applications due
- March 30, 2019 Awards announced
- April 1, 2019 Project period begins
- June 30, 2020 Project period ends
- July 30, 2020 Final reports due
Please provide an electronic copy to Trish Savage (firstname.lastname@example.com) at the Office of the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, 118 Gwynn.
Applications should comprise the following:
- The unit head's support letter, including budget plans
- Brief narrative (no more than three pages) that addresses the following:
- Course number and title
- PI(s)' name, title, and department
- Pedagogical goals of delivering the course content via service learning
- Plans for working with OSL staff during the re-design stage, including:
- How the PI will interact with OSL staff
- Initial plans for critical thinking, reflection, student research, and classroom dialogues that are directly tied with field experience and pedagogical goals, after discussion with OSL staff, Ann-Marie Foley (email@example.com) or Yvonn Binfield (firstname.lastname@example.com). (Actual execution of these plans will be conducted during the grant period). The proposal should include the evidence of the meeting between the PI and OSL staff.
- Total funds requested (up to $2,500) and brief plans for use of funds (Note. It could be used for the portion of faculty summer salaries and benefits, meetings, research, or supplies for teaching or learning)
- Expected time/schedules of course offering with service learning contents in the PI's unit and long-term expectations for course offerings in HES
Successful applicants will have access to their funds during the project period. Uses of funds are very flexible as long as they adhere to standard University guidelines for grant or departmental funds and promote group activities (including faculty summer salaries and benefits, meetings, research, or supplies for teaching or learning).
Proposals will be reviewed by a committee consisting of the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Director of HES Student Services, Associate Dean for Extension, and possible outside evaluators.
- Degree of service learning involvement
- Importance of service learning needs
- Relationship to wider engagement agendas and priorities in HES and MU
- Feasibility of project year goals and activities
- Likelihood to complete new course proposal or course revision
- Potential for long-term course offering and student learning outcomes
- Grants will be managed in combination between units and the R&GS Office. Any funds not used by end of the Project Period will revert back to the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies.
- The PI will meet with the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies mid-year for a project update and will submit a brief final report on the project by Project End Date.
- The final report must contain a 100-word impact statement of the project outcomes that are ready to be published in the College news outlet.
Recipients (2018-2019)
|Project Title
|Rachel Bailey
|Social Work 4760 Theory and Practice of Social Work Groups, Sections 1 and 2
|Michael Goldschmidt
|ArchSt 4223 Sustainable Technologies and Systems
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If you have any questions concerning the SLRC program, please contact Jung Ha-Brookshire, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, 118 Gwynn Hall, 882-5367, firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Meteorological Network
the aggregate of weather stations that make observations in accordance with a common program at precisely determined times in order to study the weather and the climate and to solve other practical and scientific problems. In every country the basic state meteorological network is, as a rule, a part of the meteorological service (in the USSR it is a part of the Hydrometeorological Service of the USSR). In addition to weather stations, a state meteorological network has specialized stations such as aerological, actinometrical, and agrometeorological stations and stations on ocean-going ships. In the USSR there are (as of Jan. 1, 1973) about 4,000 stations and about 7,500 observation posts.
Along with the countrywide meteorological network there are stations and posts for special purposes where observations are made in accordance with programs that are coordinated with the Hydrometeorological Service of the USSR and are under the jurisdiction of various ministries and departments.


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Queensland's Transport and Utilities Committee (TUC) has recommended the Australian Trucking Association's (ATA) submission that suggests changes to Chain of Responsibility (CoR) provisions in the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
The Queensland Parliament has just released a report on the Transport and Utilities Committee's recent consideration of the Heavy Vehicle National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016.
The TUC's report recommends for the Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 be passed. The report also called for 'relevant Ministers' over the next 12 months to consider ways in which the CoR safety provisions can become more transparent and easily understood.
ATA Chief of Staff and acting CEO, Bill McKinley, welcomed the report's recommendations, noting the positive changes to come as a result. "The committee report is a step forward for the ATA and the trucking industry, because CoR reforms will increase safety and reduce red tape," he said.
A submission was made by the ATA in late September for major amendments revolving around CoR provisions in the HVNL. In mid-October, Queensland Trucking Association CEO, Gary Mahon, spoke on behalf of the ATA at a public hearing, calling for clearer and more practical legislation.
In the ATA's original submission sent to the TUC on 28 September, McKinley highlighted the need for HVNL reforms in order to improve safety.
"The HVNL was assembled from a series of model laws and as a result is complex and inconsistent," he wrote. "It is not consistent with best practice in safety legislation and it imposes a reverse onus of proof on company directors and executives. In addition, its CoR provisions do not include truck maintenance and repair, even though we know that poor maintenance is a safety issue."
Wording changes requested in the Bill include replacing the term 'take all reasonable steps' with 'so far as is reasonably practicable', to better communicate the requirement of compliance whilst maintaining a reasonable excuse defence.
While hosted by the Queensland Parliament, the HVNL has been adopted into law in Australia's five other territories – NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT. As such, amendments made to the HVNL in Queensland will automatically take effect in the other participating states.
Melbourne-based engineering firm, Abcor, is looking to take bullbar manufacturing to new heights of sophistication with automated production. In 2017 the company secured a contract for the exclusive supply of genuine accessory bars for Isuzu N and F Series trucks. Paul Matthei found out more.
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Long Read: Software, Productivity and Food Security – An interview with Sachin and Giles from Kisan Hub
As sponsors of the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards AgriTech of the Year Award, we've been keeping a close eye on the finalists. In advance of the Awards ceremony on the 1st November 2018, we showcased a bit more about the four finalists as exciting members of the Cambridge AgriTech cluster.
We caught up with Dr Sachin Shende, CEO and Giles Barker, COO, co-founders of Kisan Hub, who were "Highly Commended" by the Judges to find out more about their software platform.
All about KisanHub
Sachin holds a Ph.D. in Computational Hydraulics from Loughborough University, and prior to founding KisanHub in 2012, managed the development of bond trading and research analytics platform for Barclays Global Investors and BlackRock. Having come from an agricultural background in India, the knowledge Sachin gained about data exchange in his early career made him realise there was an opportunity to develop the way data is used within the agricultural sector.
Giles graduated from the Henley Business School University of Reading in 2013. Combining his agricultural knowledge from a family background in farming, with his passion for business development, Giles and Sachin realised they could bring a great set of skills together. Having met through a Cambridge University Judge business school programme, KisanHub was founded in 2012.
KisanHub is a complete software solution for agri-food businesses. KisanHub's Crop Intelligence Platform allows users to manage their crop supply chain and field trials effectively.
The platform covers all three aspects of the crop production on one single platform:
- Field trials – Collect, standardise and analyse phenotypic data from field trials. Break down data silos and help collaborative data sharing across trials teams. Seamlessly integrate aerial images, sensor, weather data with field assessments and trial diaries.
- On-farm and agronomy – Provide Enterprise-Farmer connectivity, enable two-way data flow, digitise farm records, help farmers and agronomists take informed decisions by bringing in farm, crop, satellite, weather, sensor, machinery data in one place. Allow contracted farmers to share crop monitoring and field inventory with their enterprises.
- Supply chain management – Supply demand planning, traceability, load and contract management.
Scale-up Challenges and Opportunities
As a more established start-up, that is looking to have global impact, we asked what KisanHub thought the biggest challenges and opportunities were to global scale up of AgriTech.
Food and agriculture is a major segment of the world economy, and as the world population grows this is only going to become bigger. The sector is beginning to get big buy-in from some huge companies, with companies such as Microsoft delving into the world of ag-tech and data. This presents a massive opportunity for a company like KisanHub as we are providing a platform that is horizontally and vertically scaleable. There are so many different apps that are at a grower's fingertips now, but to manage a farm effectively, these all need to be streamlined into one accessible platform. As a SaaS company, one of KisanHub's strengths is that we employ a dedicated customer success team. This is where several software companies lose out, because they have the software, but not necessarily the infrastructure behind it to ensure that their users are getting maximum value, and therefore ultimately ensuring the company is getting maximum retention.
In terms of challenges, an average farmer's life contains just 40 growing seasons – meaning the stakes are quite high in terms of getting it right. It is so important to understand the industry, the supply chains and processes involved.
In the UK, the government's Industrial Strategy highlights AgriTech as a key way to meet productivity targets in the future. We asked how KisanHub's technology helps improve productivity.
A cloud-based enterprise platform for growers, KisanHub Enterprise Platform is built to provide connectivity between enterprises and farmers. This is done by enabling two-way data flow, digitising farm records, helping farmers and agronomists take informed decisions by bringing in farm, crop, satellite, weather, sensor, machinery data in one place. It allows contracted farmers to share crop monitoring and field information with their enterprises and therefore bringing visibility to the supply chain.
Global Food Security
At SmithsonHill, improving global food security is a key driver for us – we asked Duncan what he thought is the single most important thing to improve global food security.
The most important thing we can do is to improve the use of data for decision making and ultimately drive efficiencies within farming and the supply chain. KisanHub was created out of a desire to fix these issues and provide a platform for doing so. By 2050, our global population will grow by more than 2 billion, which will require 70 percent more food. In addition to rising demand from consumers, companies are facing questions on the environmental impacts across their value chains. While improvements in processing and packaging are helping producer groups progress on sustainability, interventions at farm level are essential for driving real change. This is where the collection and use of data can make a huge difference in helping to reduce chemicals, fertilisers, fuel and waters all used within crop production.
Agricultural Revolution
At SmithsonHill, we see AgriTech as the beginning of the next agricultural revolution – we asked if KisanHub thought one was needed.
KisanHub recently attended the World AgriTech Innovation Summit in London. What the team came away with at the end of the two days was a huge sense of excitement and anticipation in terms of what is on the horizon for AgriTech. With the impact on farming that Brexit is sure to have, from individual farmers right up to large producer groups, the emphasis is going to be on productivity and efficiencies. The next two years are going to be big for the agricultural sector, and as a crop intelligence platform, KisanHub are looking forward to helping people face challenges that may come along, and provide them with software solutions to overcome the issues.
We will definitely be watching KisanHub's progress and look forward to seeing how their software solutions can help farmers across the globe.