text:
In their execution and in their planning, Australian federal elections are not at all unlike weddings: they consume the best of a blameless Saturday, they are better tolerated with alcohol and they offer statements of commitment that can never be upheld.
Of course, weddings do not generally feature a battle between brides, so the analogy is not perfect. But weddings and elections are among those "big days" sufficiently big to assume characters greater and more instructive than the sum of their parts.
The union of John Howard to his nation in 2001, for example, was one forged in fear; 9-11, Tampa and the children overboard scandal formed the dismal backdrop for a shotgun wedding. 2007, by contrast, felt a bit like a second go-'round with a slimmer, nicer version of the nation's first wife. This midlife-crisis bash snatched back a little of our stolen industrial comfort but had, for the most part, a conservative matrimonial style.
We could go on about 2010, but someone is bound to make a gag about ill-fitting minority garments and so we will cease but to say that the wedding plan is as useful a way as any to help political parties write the coherent "narrative" we keep hearing so much about.
If 2013 has a bride-style for the ALP, it is certainly no-frills. Troth has been pledged many times; Rudd has said that this election will be about trust. Trust and a carefully costed plan for a long future together have become the hallmarks of Rudd's campaign, and this narrative has begun to write itself in an increasingly legible script. And just in case you misread the message of a sensible marriage, Rudd underscored it in being given away by Peter Beattie, surely the best father of the bride for which an uncertain party could hope.
With ALP internal polling reflecting an increased approval and bridesmaid Hockey's odd refusal to cost his party's trousseau, things are looking about as good as they could for to redistribute Mark Latham's toast, a conga line of suck-holes.
Rudd may be dancing like a suck-hole—most particularly when it comes to his PNG "solution"—but he's is not about to roll out any barrels en route to surplus. The prime minister's refusal to serve pork to the nation is working reasonably well. When we consider Abbott's whacky advice a few weeks ago that voters should "do the arithmetic" if they are curious about the cost of his policy, Rudd is perhaps serving the idea of surplus-fetish just a little better.
In a borrowed dress first worn by Gillard and designed by Keynes, Rudd is promising a life of few immediate rewards but great long-term comfort. And Abbott, rather more immodestly dressed, is promising big money for the baby in the form of his paid parental leave sheme. Looking like the flash, over-spending battlers of Howard's imagining, the leader of the opposition is humming the anthem of an earlier decade. Pork, the paid parental leave or anything that smacks of vision without diligence will not play so well this election.
The ALP may not have acknowledged the electorate's need for dullness too late, though. It's fascinating to watch big idealism hastily rewritten as level-headed policy, and interesting to watch them turn down the vision. Nowhere is this better observed than in the National Broadband Network. Once billed as a "high-speed" network and an exercise in nation building, it is now – and not before time – being sold for what it is: a sensible choice in future proofing.
Just as it has a civic need for roads, the nation has a need for telecommunications channels. This, and the high-cost of remediation to networks, is communicated in place of the Speedy, Better Tomorrow sell upheld by Stephen Conroy. The ALP is finally hawking the NBN more as infrastructure repair than sexy, high-speed build.
While the Coalition grapples for a bouquet of the economic conservatism it has not known in forty years, Rudd is performing an even more earnest version of his modest proposal from 2007. If Rudd and Albanese can sell optical cable as long-lasting sensible underwear rather than thrilling frilly lingerie, then he might just make it past the node and to the property to join the nation for a wedding night.


text:
625 New York Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203 Phone: 718-493-2363 We have a 20,000 sq. ft. Nursery One of Brooklyn's Largest!
14 Mar , 2015
Description: (Heirloom) This long time favorite is the most popular turnip for table use. The white flesh of its root is firm and fine-grained and has a mild, sweet flavor. Most tender when roots are 2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter. This packet will plant approximately a 200 foot row.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
It was the place we found out about everything, that mountain. Animal bones and deer scat. Birds, flowers, condoms. The bodies of dead animals, the bodies of men. Rocks and lizards. Sex and death. – from After Her –
It is a hot, dry summer in Northern California. It is 1979. Rachel is thirteen – an age when girls are morphing into young women. She and her younger sister, Patty, live in the shadow of Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County – a mountain they call their playground. But danger is lurking there – a serial killer is taking the lives of women, leaving their bodies sprawled naked except for their shoes, missing the shoelaces. Rachel and Patty's father is the charismatic detective in charge of the case, a man who seems like a hero to his daughters despite leaving their mother for another woman. When months go by with no resolution in the case, Rachel is determined to help her father find the killer. But her efforts put herself and her sister in danger, and have unanticipated consequences for her father. Years later, at age 44, Rachel looks back on the summer of her thirteenth year and finds that her desire to catch a killer has not waned in the least.
After Her is Joyce Maynard's latest novel and is based loosely on the real case of the Trailside Killer — a series of murders in and around the San Francisco Bay area which terrorized hikers in the 1970s. I was eager to read this book because not only did I live in Marin County at one time, but I also enjoyed hiking and running on Mt. Tamalpais. I had also read some nonfiction concerning the Trailside Killer (which at the time made me a little less likely to go hiking alone on the mountain).
Maynard has written more of a literary novel than a tantalizing mystery. Rachel is a bright, inquisitive child who is experiencing the pain and awkwardness of growing up. She and her sister are incredibly close – the best of friends. The girls idolize their father, but as they grow up, they begin to see his faults and imperfections too. The growth of the characters, especially that of Rachel, is what drives the story…although there is a mystery, it is not that conflict that keeps the reader turning the pages.
Joyce Maynard writes with an insight into her characters – their motivations, fears, desires, thoughts – which is brilliant. She puts the readers squarely inside the head of a thirteen year old girl on the cusp of womanhood, and makes the reader believe in that character. The novel explores the themes of coming of age, the bond between sisters, the hero-worship of fathers by their young daughters, sexuality, and divorce. These are weighty themes, but they work within the context of the story largely because of Maynard's skill at creating character.
After Her is a captivating novel which is well-written and poignant. Despite a few plot twists which weren't exactly believable, I found myself enjoying the book from a literary perspective. Readers who enjoy literary fiction which are part mystery-thriller, will find this novel a good read.
FTC Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher for review.


text:
Products & Services
Mortgage Payment Protection, Inc. strives to set the standards for our industry by providing you with program options to fit your organizational needs and goals.
The purpose of offering these products, services, and product knowledge is to give our clients the wide range of choices that we at Mortgage Payment Protection believe they deserve.
Loss Mitigation and Risk Management
Mortgage Payment Protection is dedicated to helping servicers and lenders realize maximum results in the markets we serve.
The way to obtain the highest value from your loans is to keep your loans performing by providing a vehicle for ongoing timely and consistent payments during periods of involuntary unemployment.
* Mortgage Payment Protection, Inc. has taken great care to ensure that the information that appears within this site is accurate and up-to-date. Users of this site should be aware that errors and omissions can occur and they should not take the accuracy of the information for granted, but should check directly with Mortgage Payment Protection, Inc. Information contained in this website is a product summarization only and is intended to characterize products and services offered by Mortgage Payment Protection, Inc. MortgageGuardian product terms and conditions are contained in involuntary unemployment insurance policies. The content of this website is subject to change without notice.


text:
Dordogne Perigord
In the SW region of the Dordogne, stay in La Muscadelle, Gites and Bed & Breakfast (Chambres d'hôte), whilst touring the lovely region of Dordogne. Discover our remarkable tourist sites in the Bergerac and Perigord area, walled towns, medieval cities, chateaux, Romanesque churches, abbeys, scenic villages. White, grey or ochre, our old stones invite you on an amazing and fascinating trip to discover an exceptional heritage.
Bergerac provides a wonderful combination of gentle countryside, picturesque old town and local, gourmet specialities. The Dordogne, one of the most beautiful rivers of France, winds its way through Bergerac and was once of enormous importance to the region's economy; it now plays a vital role in local tourism (gabare excursions, fishing, walks along its banks etc.). Magnificent flower beds adorn the town of Bergerac (which won "four flowers" at the Best Decorated Towns and Villages competition) but, far from being simply a pretty & picturesque town, Bergerac lives and thrives thanks to its legendary local gastronomy, regional wines, multitude of activities, flourishing markets, antique fairs and pedestrian walkways.
The renovated old town has been restored to its former beauty and a pleasurable afternoon can be spent simply strolling its streets and relaxing in its shady squares while admiring the museums and restored buildings. Bergerac's heritage has been carefully preserved and all renovation carried out with great attention to architectural style. In the heart of the old town, in the Peyraregrave de House, the museum recounts the social and cultural history of tobacco and of civilisations through the ages. In a brick and timber frame house on the Place de la Myrpe, the wine and river transport museum retraces the tale of a once-flourishing river trade and Bergerac's river heritage, and of the evolution of wine and the vineyard.
The heart of the old town is formed around the Place de la Myrpe, bordered with delightful timber frame houses, the Place Peacute towered over by St Jacques Church - a halt on the St Jacques de Compostelle pilgrimage road -and the collects Cloisters, now used by Bergerac's 'Maison des Vins' as a wine showroom. Savour a large range of regional products from the Bergerac area in Dordogne Perigord. 13 high-quality AOC wines accompany the gastronomical products from our region, which are offered by restaurants and local producers (foie gras and conserved duck and goose, walnuts, truffles and boletus, jams.)


text:
LTL stands for "Less Than Truckload" and describes a type of commercial shipping solution for freight that is too big for parcel carriers like the US Postal Service. uShip is here to help you get what you want: the best freight shipping company at the best rate. We'll help you figure out how to ship freight, help you get the best LTL shipping rates, and give you some tips along the way. You can always contact us and we will follow up with you directly.
uShip's marketplace makes it easy to find the best shipping options for both your LTL freight needs and your budget. Create your listing with your needs and be as detailed as possible. Once you complete your listing, the freight shipping calculator will provide instant LTL rates. You can accept one of those rates or you can take your freight shipment to auction. There, you'll get LTL quotes from transport specialists as they bid for your business. Your LTL freight carrier will combine your shipment with other LTL freight to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
LTL shipping is the transportation of small loads or freight that only fill a portion of a truck or trailer. Less than truckload (LTL) shipments generally weigh between 200 and 10,000 lbs but can vary depending on the guidelines of your carrier. Since most freight trailers are 8' – 8.5' wide, 12.5' – 13.5' high, and 40' – 53' long, carriers share the space with multiple LTL shipments from different freight carriers within a single truck.
The freight is then transported via a hub and spoke system, where it is transferred between trucks and freight centers until it reaches its ultimate destination. For example, LTL shipping from California to New York may stop at a few different freight terminals to be moved to another trailer. This ensures that the cargo reaches its destination.
LTL freight is primarily focused on pallet shipping, however, cargo can be packaged in a crate, as a bundle, or in a box. The idea is that a forklift will be able to easily move the freight as needed throughout its journey. It typically weighs between 150 and 15,000 lbs but can vary depending on the guidelines of your carrier. It is important to note that while most LTL freight companies will ship many different types of freight, they do have restrictions.
Freight transportation questions? We can help. Contact us to discuss your less than truckload needs.
Carriers take into account several factors when determining the final freight cost of your LTL shipment. They primarily include the following:
Keep in mind that LTL shipping rates are considerably cheaper than transporting big items via a parcel carrier. For an inside look at what it costs to ship freight, visit our cost to ship LTL freight page tool. There, you will be able to view LTL freight shipping transactions completed through uShip and get a better idea of what your shipment may cost.
Less than truckload is best for businesses who do not require the use of an entire trailer and businesses that have freight that weighs under 15,000 lbs. Other questions to keep in mind when deciding on an LTL carrier are:
First, you'll want to consider your time frame and needs for your shipment. Goods are typically placed on pallets, known as "palletization," and transported by a freight carrier. You'll want to know what you're shipping, whether it's new or used commercial goods, and the weight and dimensions of your pallet. A standard pallet is 40 inches by 48 inches. It will also help to know if your freight requires a lift gate at pick up or delivery. Include any possible restrictions for locations, including if pickup or delivery is in a residential area.
Book your LTL Instant Rates shipment in 6 easy steps:
Keep in mind, LTL Instant Rates may not be available, but don't worry, you can take your freight to our uShip Marketplace and have LTL carriers compete for your business.
After you create your shipment listing, you'll receive quotes from LTL shipping companies as they compete for your business. You are also able to ask questions and talk directly to the carriers while maintaining your privacy - we encourage you to check out their LTL carrier profiles as well.
Each transporter on uShip has their own carrier profile with their transport history, safety records and customer rated feedback. Review these profiles to get a good sense of the LTL carrier bidding on your shipment. Most transporters have a photo of their equipment on their profile as well as any certifications or licensing they obtain. Looking into profiles and talking with the carriers will help you feel confident you're choosing the best LTL transport company for your job.
Once you've selected the LTL freight delivery service that's best for you, contact them directly with any concerns, additional details or questions you may have. Share any third-party contact information that can make your shipment run smoothly. While your LTL carrier will have a copy of the bill of lading, it's a good idea to print out your own copy as well. Have payment completed at the agreed upon time and let us know if you run into any issues. We're here to help before, during, and after your LTL shipment.
LTL shipments are more susceptible to damage since it is handled and transferred repeatedly, so it's important to prepare your LTL freight properly. If you are shipping your commercial goods as LTL freight, it should be consolidated into one large, palletized shipment. Minimizing the number of individual packages reduces handling time and decreases the likelihood of damage.
Properly load and secure goods onto pallets to protect the shipment during transportation.
Create and place a label on each pallet. Make sure the complete address information, postal codes of the shipper and consignee, and phone numbers are present and visible.
LTL Insider Tip: If shipping a piece of machinery or an auto or boat part, fully crate the item to be shipped. This is a rule for almost all freight carriers.
Freight companies charge for additional services that go beyond the normal LTL shipment procedures. These services are called accessorials. These services are required depending on the nature of your shipment and can be added during the quoting process. The most common types of accessorials are:
LTL Insider Tip: Make sure to review all pickup and delivery documents before signing as these services sometimes get added without you knowing.
Contact us to find out about special pricing and promotional options on LTL freight. Enter your information below and a representative will reach out to you soon.


text:
The finest webflow themes & plugins - handcrafted with passion and love in germany. - www.themeflow.io
Doctoria is an innovative and flexible template for doctors, health care providers and small businesses. Clean and minimalistic, Doctoria is 100% customizable and created with much love.
Studies is a flexible website template that contains pre-built components, layouts and pages to build the perfect website for your university or nonprofit. Clean and minimalistic, Studies is 100% customizable and created with much love.
Architect is a very clear, flexible and responsive template. The template can be easily used for business or agency sites and contains many elements such as the project overview, with images and lists, slideshows & galleries, customer overview, etc.


text:
I realize that it's sad to admit it, but the review site I use most often is the one that frustrates me most: Yelp.
What I like about Yelp: I can find reviews for any type of service, and I can easy find the most geographically convenient service.
What I don't like: The reviews themselves. Generally speaking.
Here's what I want in a review site, food or service:
What was good, what was bad. Cut to the chase.
Instead, on Yelp, I read lots of flowery prose. Back story. Narrative. Long essays.
And here's the thing: Yelp is a review site, it's not your blog. It's meant to provide value and to help, not to be an outlet for you to write for free and get lots of eyes on it. If you're writing a long-winded review because you want the hits, start a blog. If you're writing for ego masturbation or for the sake of seeing your name in print, start a blog. Start writing reviews that help, stop writing diary entries. If your proposal story is relevant to the review, by all mean share it. Did the wait staff go above and beyond for your birthday? Share it. If it's extraneous fluff that only serves as context that's meaningless to anyone but you, cut it out. Then blog about it because I'd love to read about it in the context of your own online space.
Two things to keep in mind when writing reviews on review sites:
1. Answer "What's in it for me?" for the reader; and
2. Ask yourself "Why am I talking?" (Also known as the "W.A.I.T." principle, which Gabrielle Bernstein talks about in her book Miracles Now)
I was asked recently by the Operations Manager of a new food review site what food review sites I use. I mentioned Yelp, and I said that I'm a member of Urbanspoon but never use it. Truthfully, I have no idea why I don't use Urbanspoon when it suits me better. The only answer I can give is that I never remember to. I like that I can see reviews from trusted friends, see blogger reviews and see trusted critic reviews. I can give restaurants a simple thumbs up or down. Perhaps I have to start using it more.
Then there's TripAdvisor, which I use for places outside of my own home city – but maybe I need to start using that too for local business. The choices for user generated content are overwhelming.
On that note, in addition to Yelp and Urbanspoon there are two new kids on the block, one of which has been wildly popular oversees. I will tell you about them in time.


text:
Trivandrum: The sports enthusiasts have good reasons to cheer; from now on the News and updates of the 35th National Games will be available at your finger tips. As the count-down of the Games has begun, the National Games Secretariat is making a plunge into the virtual world by introducing a 'Games Information App' and a 'Virtual Torch'.
The Games Information App will provide with live results, the venue details, events, medal tally, etc. The Games Secretariat has invited tenders from the companies established in this arena to develop these Apps.
This App will be available in Android version, from January onwards sports lovers can download / install this App free of cost. The National Games Organising Committee (NGOC) is planning a worldwide release of the App. The Apps will get updated in coherence with the updation of the Games official website www. Kerala2015.com. A SMS alert facility is also being developed in relation with the Games.
To keep abreast with time NSG has also initiated to develop a 'Virtual torch App'. This App will be available at the 'Play Store' form December 12th, 2014.
According to the NGOC, the National Games event has gone viral in the cyber space with its Facebook page getting more than 90, 000 'Likes'. These two Apps will also surely be a big hit among sports lovers.
The 35th National Games will be held in Kerala from January 31, 2015 to February 14. A comprehensive Games Management system covering all the key functional areas is being put in place to help run the National Games.
Kerala IT News


text: Catch All The BASS Bites on Outdoor Channel! Catch All The BASS Bites on Outdoor Channel! Outdoor Channel and B.A.S.S. have entered into an agreement that brings "The Bassmasters," one of the highest-rated outdoor programs on television, to Outdoor Channel. The popular show highlighting the Bassmaster Classic and Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments. The Bassmasters chronicles the competition from each Bassmaster Elite Series event. The coverage of Elite Series events presents a unique challenge to producers because of a playing field with seemingly endless boundaries and a sport that prides itself on split-second decisions. The one-hour program is one of the highest-rated outdoors programs on television.JM Associates, a wholly owned subsidiary of Career Sports and Entertainment, produces the program. JM was started by Jerry McKinnis, who hosted The Fishin' Hole on ESPN2 for 26 years and is now one of the owners of B.A.S.S.JM puts cameras on the water for the final day of competition. As many as 12 cameras can be on the water at one time, shooting roughly 140 tapes and approximately 70 hours of footage to produce the one hour telecast. But that's not all. On the water and in the sky, the producers of The Bassmasters employ a helicopter at top-level events to get aerial shots during the morning launch and throughout the tournament day. These shots have provided some memorable moments for fishing fans. More than 300 hours of footage contribute to the ingesting, editing, studio production and graphics that it takes to produce the one-hour show. Furthermore, production of The Bassmasters requires the work of almost 30 broadcast staff in the field and in the studio to produce each episode. The Bassmaster programs, hosted by Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona of Outdoor Channel's "Zona's Awesome Fishing Show," serve fishing fanatics with the most comprehensive how-to and where-to information about ways in which Elite Series pros tackle a body of water. The shows provide in-depth analysis on lure choice, fish management, the mental approach to fishing and countless other variables that affect the competition. The series has received critical acclaim, as the production of the "Bassmaster Classic" earned a 2008 Sports Emmy nomination for Outstanding Live Event Turnaround category.Zona, often the source of comic relief, is no stranger to B.A.S.S. tournaments, posting a career-best third-place finish at a 2005 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open event on Lake Champlain. Sanders, who was recently inducted into the Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame, mixes in entertainment and information in superb fashion. And the show has received critical acclaim; the production of the 2008 Bassmaster Classic earned a Sports Emmy nomination for Outstanding Live Event Turnaround category.Throughout the past few years, fishing fans have become acquainted with the "war room," where Zona and Sanders stand over an image of the fishery at which the Elite Series event is taking place. This is accomplished through a computer-generated map, which uses satellite information to lay out the underwater geographic contours of the fishery.Additionally, in a sport where many of the athletes are just as interesting as the competition, The Bassmasters allows Elite Series pros to showcase their personalities in addition to providing a vehicle to promote their personal brand and their individual sponsors. The Bassmasters continues to set the industry standard for television fishing content. Outdoor Channel will air 26 weeks of programming including the 2011 "Bassmaster Classic" and "Bassmaster Elite Series" as well as several of the top episodes from 2010. The Bassmaster series will join Outdoor Channel's prime time programming schedule as well as its highly popular Yamaha Friday Night Fishing block.Catch The Bassmasters every week on Outdoor Channel on Fridays at 9:30AM ET and 10:30PM ET, and Saturdays at 4:00PM ET. GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing. Sign Me Up


text:
Randy Hall,President
James Malaguti, 1st Vice President
Chris Cote, 2nd Vice President
Dennis Mason, Secretary
Tom Donovan, Treasurer
Bill Thomas, Director
Bill Spense, Director
Tom Harlan, Director
I was born and raised on a 400 acre dairy farm in Seaton, Illinois, where I still reside. After high school, I attended the University of Wyoming for 1 ½ years. I got married to my high school sweetheart in 1969 and was drafted the same year.
Took basic at Fort Campbell KY and AIT at Fort Polk LA and off to Vietnam for my year tour. I was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division and the Delta Co 1/27th Infantry Regiment (Wolfhounds). I served the rest of my military tour in Fort Riley KS with the Big Red 1 Infantry Division.
After being discharged from the Army, I farmed a few years. My Videography business started from a hobby and it turned into a full time business. I retired from the Videography business (sort of) in 2017.
I have been married to my wife Susan for 48 years and we have 3 grown children Tracy, Bryan and Kristina and 6 grandchildren.
My first Wolfhound Reunion was in 1995 in Nashville TN.
My co host for the 2018 Reunion, Dick Henson, passed away in July 2017. May he rest in peace brother Wolfhound.
Loyd Jones, Legal Co-counsel
Paul Scott, Legal Co-counsel
Chuck Dean, Past President
David Shepherd, 2020 Reunion Chair
official name of this organization is
Infantry Regiment
Historical Society, Inc. (hereinafter "The Society").
2. The
organization shall be unofficially, but affectionately known as
The Wolfhound Pack.
and other
interested parties together.
2. To
preserve the history of the
1. Regular
: Any person who has served in or been
attached with the 27
Infantry Regiment (hereinafter "Wolfhounds") shall be eligible
for Regular Annual or Regular Life Membership.
2. Associate
: Persons related by blood or marriage
to Regular Members, any veterans who were on joint operations with the
Infantry Regiment, and
others interested in furthering the purposes of the organization shall be eligible for
Associate Annual or Associate Life Membership. Associate Members are entitled to
vote as well as serve on and/or chair committees.
: Those eligible for Regular Membership, who
have been awarded the "Medal of Honor" shall be designated VIP
Regular Life Members.
: Those eligible for Associate or regular
membership, who have made an extraordinary contribution to the purposes of the
Wolfhound Pack shall be eligible of VIP Life Membership. A unanimous vote of the
Board of Directors shall be required for election to this class of VIP Honorary Life
5. Meetings: The Annual
Meeting of the membership shall occur at The Wolfhound Pack reunion wherever it may be
1. General Powers
: The property, affairs and
business of The Society shall be managed under the direction of the Board of Directors
and, except as otherwise expressly provided by law, the Articles of Incorporation or
these Bylaws, all of the powers of The Society shall be vested in such
2. Number, Election and Terms
: The number of the
directors shall be not less than 12 and not more than 14. The Board of Directors
shall consist of the officers (President, 1
st Vice President, 2nd
Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary),
Legal Counsel and Co-Counsel, the Reunion Chairman of the upcoming reunion, the
immediate Past President and three directors elected by the membership at its Annual
Meeting. All directors must be
members in good standing of The Society. The term of office of each director
elected at the Annual Meeting shall be one year and thereafter until his removal or
until his successor has been elected, whichever shall first occur.
3. Vacancy
: A vacancy arising among the elected
directors may be filled by the remaining directors unless sooner filled by the
4. Meetings and Notices
: A regular meeting of the
Board of Directors shall be held immediately after the Annual Meeting of the membership
and at such other times as the Board of Directors may determine. Special meeting
of the Board of Directors may be called by the President or the Secretary or by a
majority of the members of the Board. Notice of the meetings other than the
regular Annual Meetings shall be given to each director at least fourteen (14) days
prior to the meeting, at his residence or business address or by delivering such notice
to him by telephoning or e-mailing it to him. Any such notice shall contain the
time and place of the meeting but need not contain the purpose of the meeting.
Meetings may be held without notice if all of the directors are present or those
not present waive notice before or after the meeting.
5. Action by Directors Without Meeting
: The
directors may act without a meeting if they consent in writing, setting forth
the actions so taken, which shall be
signed by all the directors.
6. Quorum and Voting
: A majority of the Board of
Directors shall constitute a quorum, but less than a quorum may adjourn the meeting to
a fixed time and place. No further notice of any adjourned meeting shall be
required. Each director shall have one vote and the act of a majority of the
directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the
Board of Directors.
1. The Officers must be Regular
Annual or Life Members of the 27
th Infantry Regiment Historical Society, Inc.
2. The Officers shall be the
President, 1
President, 2
President, Treasurer, Secretary and three Directors, who shall be elected by the
Membership at its annual meeting.
3. The President shall appoint
the Historian, Auditor, Legal Counsel and such other committees as may be needed by The
4. Elections
: Elections shall take place at
the Annual Meeting (Reunion). The President will appoint a nominating committee
consisting of two or three members to make nominations for elective offices.
Additional candidates for any office may be nominated from the floor. The
President shall appoint three members present at the meeting to be tellers and count
the ballots. A teller shall read the results of the election to the membership.
A majority of ballots cast shall be required to elect.
5. Terms of Office:
A. The
term of office of the President, 1
st Vice President, 2nd Vice President and Directors shall be one year.
B. The
term of office of the Secretary and Treasurer shall be four years.
C. The
term of the Immediate Past-President Board of Director shall end when his status
Duties of Officers AND OTHER APPOINTEES
1. President:
A. Shall
chair all meetings of the General Membership and the Board of Directors.
B. Shall
fill all vacancies among the Officers and Committees by appointment.
C. May
co-sign checks for disbursement of funds.
2. 1st Vice President:
A. Shall
succeed to the Office of President if it is vacant for any reason.
B. Shall
assume the duties of President if the President is absent from a meeting or
C. Shall
supervise Public Relations and all
D. May
co-sign checks for disbursement of funds.
3. 2nd Vice President:
A. Shall
succeed to the office of 1
st Vice President if it is vacant for any reason.
B. Shall
supervise all Membership and Financial matters.
C. Shall
serve as an Ex-Officio member of all committees.
4. Treasurer:
A. Shall
collect and deposit, in a bank approved by
the Board of Directors, all monies due
the organization.
B. Shall
maintain detailed records or receipts and disbursements of funds.
C. Shall
co-sign all checks.
D. Shall
transfer all monies and records to a successor and arrange for all required changes
banks and other signature documents related to the Treasurer within thirty (30) days of
the transfer.
E. Shall
prepare and deliver financial reports of the organization to all Officers and Directors
on a quarterly basis, and the Membership at Quarterly and Annual Meetings.
F. Shall
perform all such other duties as assigned by the President or the
5. Secretary:
A. Shall
record and report minutes of Meetings of The Society, and meetings of the Officers and
Directors, and provide the Members of the Board with copies of the minutes within
thirty (30) days.
B. Shall
conduct the correspondence of The Society.
C. Shall
cause notifications of all meetings to be sent to the Membership.
D. Shall
perform all such other proper duties as assigned by the President of The
6. Historian:
maintain and be responsible for all Historical Records and Materials.
7. Auditor:
be assisted by two Members of the Auditor's choosing to conduct an annual
internal audit.
Legal Counsel:
Counsel shall be licensed and in good standing to practice law in the state of his
residence and shall, in cooperation with Co-counsel, advise the Officers and Directors
of The Society concerning its operation when requested to do so by such Officers and
1. Method.
Officer, Director or appointee may be removed from
Office for cause, by a two-thirds vote
of the Board of Directors at a regular or special meeting called for that
2. Reasons for Removal.
A. An
Officer, Director or Appointee may be removed for cause for any of the
a. Misconduct.
b. Failure
to perform the duties of Office.
c. Failure
to pay annual dues as required by the Chapter.
3. Notification Pending Removal.
Officer, Director or Appointee subject to provision of the article shall be given a
minimum of thirty (30) days written
notice prior to the date of the pending
action for removal, listing the charges and specifications.
Board of Directors shall set the amount of Annual and Life Membership dues. Dues
shall be levied on a calendar year basis and shall be due and payable on January
of the
year to which they apply. VIP
Life Members shall be exempt from payment of Dues.
to the
By-Laws shall be proposed as follows:
1. Proposal.
Member of the organization
may propose amendments to the By-Laws.
2. Notices.
A. Members
must send proposed amendments to the Secretary and Newsletter Editor four (4) months
prior to the Annual Meeting at the Reunion.
B. The
Secretary shall give written notice of proposed amendments to the By-Laws not later
than sixty (60) days prior to the date of the meeting at which such amendment or
amendments are to be considered.
shall be given via a Newsletter or other means of communication prior to the Annual
Meeting at the Reunion. Such notice shall state the portion(s) of the By-Laws
that are to be revised, added or deleted and the text of such revision, addition or
deletion. The Secretary must be notified thirty (30) days prior to the Annual
Meeting of any disapproval of those proposed changes.
C. Proposed
amendments to the By-Laws may be amended during discussion by the Membership with the
approval of the author of the proposed amendment.
3. Adoption of Amendments
of the amendments to the By-Laws shall be by a two-thirds majority vote of the Members
attending the Annual Business Meeting.
4. Providing Members with By-Laws
A. Amended
By-Laws shall be provided to all Members by publishing them in the
B. The
Secretary shall send new Members a copy of the By-Laws along with their Certificate of
1. When
conducting business on behalf of The Society, all receipts for pre-approved expenses
must be turned in within ninety (90) days for reimbursement. Any other receipts
turned in, requires Board action for reimbursement.
2. Any
person authorized by the Board to conduct Society business will receive reimbursement
for the following types of expenses, with itemized receipts:
A. Gas
purchased for the trip
B. Tolls
C. Meals
(excluding alcohol) on a per diem decided by the Board
D. Any
other miscellaneous expenses to be
approved by the Board
These amended By-Laws were adopted and approved by the
Membership on August 15,2015
Dorsey Weeks, President
Nelson Fox, 1st Vice President
James Arradondo, 2nd Vice President
Dick Henson, Secretary
John Coon, Past President
Randy Hall, Director
Ron Straight, Director
Chuck Dean, Director
Bill Spence,
2015 Reunion
Larry Milfelt,
Ex-Officio Life Bd.
Certificate of Adoption
I, Dick Henson, Secretary of the 27th
Infantry Regiment Historical Society, Inc.
hereby certify that at the Annual Business Meeting of this organization held on August
15, 2015, the Membership of this organization adopted the above By-Laws.
27th Infantry Regimental Historical Society
The "WOLFHOUND PACK"
Copyright © 2016 by The 27th Infantry Regiment Historical Society, Inc.
Preserving our history for future generations of Wolfhounds!
Experience incredible traction and improved agility with Nike Superflys and Mercurial Nike Cleats,go now.


text:
To make our packaging as sustainable as possible, we will always:
- Use only what is necessary to prevent food waste (and massively less than the supermarkets)
- Choose recycled and recyclable materials
- Re-use as much as we can. If everyone gave their veg boxes back to us, each one could do 10 trips. We even mend tears with tape!
- Make it easy to dispose of our packaging responsibly. Local council won't take it? Send it for us to recycle at the farm
- Undertake rigorous research to make sure we're doing the right thing.
- Strive to improve whenever we can. We know our packaging still isn't perfect, and are always trying to do better
That's a short summary… for more detail, read the results of our in-depth study with the University of Exeter below.
Riverford Sustainable Development Project: Packaging
For years, we did what we assumed was best for the planet when it came to our packaging, charging into several expensive projects without enough research. Intuitive assumptions and information from suppliers both turned out to be unreliable. The more questions we asked, the more we realised that the answers were far from obvious; so, we decided to ask some experts. We undertook a 2-year study with the University of Exeter called the Riverford Sustainable Development Project. They helped us to evaluate the environmental impacts of every aspect of our business. Here is what we found out about packaging, and how those insights have shaped all our subsequent choices.
Reduce first, re-use and recycle second
Packaging is a necessary evil. Moist, leafy veg such as lettuces and spinach wilt and lose quality quickly in contact with the air; without paper to shade them, potatoes turn green; and loose root veg (a system we tried many years ago) roll around and make a mess of both the clean produce and the boxes. We must always balance the environmental impact of the packaging against the impact of the food waste that would occur if we didn't use it.
Although we can't be rid of the stuff completely, we do try to use only what is necessary to preserve the quality of the produce. We leave a few more leaves on our cauliflower, most cabbages and many lettuces, and urge our customers not to judge quality by the outer leaves, which may be tattered and tired. Most accept this and are happy to do their own trimming to save a bag.
As well as reducing the amount of packaging that we use, we reuse or recycle as much of it as possible. Because we manage all our own distribution, don't use couriers, work at a regional level, have close relationships with our suppliers and rely on repeat business with environmentally motivated customers, we are in a strong position to return our packaging to source for reuse or recycling.
Visit our packaging guide to learn what you can recycle, and what should be returned to us for reuse.
What's 'best' for the environment?
Like most environmentally motivated questions, there is no straight answer to which packaging materials are 'best'. Studies known as life cycle assessments (LCAs) can be carried out to try to answer this question; however, what impacts are measured varies widely with different studies – and, often, who is funding them. Unsurprisingly, bag manufacturers often conclude that paper bags are better for the environment than plastic, and vice versa.
Aside from the thorny issue of bias, working out what packaging material is best in each case is a tricky calculation. There are many complex factors to be balanced together: the environmental impact of both production and responsible disposal, the damage from irresponsible disposal, the potential for reuse or recycling, as well as the ability to protect the produce and communicate necessary information to consumers.
Another thing that can make it difficult to effect positive change in packaging is public misconceptions. Our customers have the will to use their purchasing power to make the world a better place, but do not always have the information to be able to use that power in the most effective way. For example, almost all the complaints we receive about our packaging relate to plastic punnets and bags. These contribute only 7% to our packaging carbon footprint; paper and cardboard, on the other hand, contribute 85% - and yet we receive no complaints about them! This type of mismatch between perception and reality can be a barrier to real improvements.
Paper vs. plastic
Our customers hate plastic with a vengeance. However, paper and cardboard packaging seems to be accepted without question. We understand this attitude; we like paper too, and it is the best material for storing unwashed root veg. However, from an energy and CO2 perspective, it is far from benign.
In most cases paper bags, even if recycled and made from unbleached paper (as ours are), have a substantially higher carbon footprint than the equivalent oil-based plastic bag. For any product, the exact figures will vary according to production techniques and the full life-cycle of the packaging, but our research suggests that paper bags usually result in several times the emissions of the equivalent plastic bag.
Nothing is perfect, however; plastic bags may have a lower carbon footprint, but they are further depleting non-renewable resources, and if not properly disposed of can linger on land and at sea.
What we've ended up with
Taking carbon footprint, reusability, recyclability and functionality into account, this is the packaging that we have ended up with.
- Virtually all UK produce arrives in re-usable wooden bins and plastic crates. Some of the farm crates are over ten years old and have done hundreds of trips to the field and back. The larger wooden bins typically last for seven years.
- Our cardboard boxes are made from 98% recycled materials, and 100% recyclable. They are designed to be re-used many times over. If all boxes were returned to us and only sent for recycling when damaged, we would get approximately ten trips from each box. This would more than halve their impact. At the moment we only manage an average of 3-4 trips per box, because so many are not returned.
- Our paper punnets took many years to develop. They break down fairly fast on a domestic compost heap, or can be recycled. We have reduced the thickness, the manufacturer has changed their techniques to save energy, and we often don't bother with a lid; all of this reduces the associated emissions.
- We use as little plastic as we can, and massively less than most retailers. Our plastic bags are made of conventional LDPE or polythene. They are all recyclable.
- Very occasionally, we use plastic punnets; this is only when we do not have the right sized paper punnet, or an import arrives ready-punneted.
- Our beechwood nets are 100% compostable. The wood is a natural by-product of the thinning of PEFC-certified forests, and if it wasn't used to make these nets, it would be burned.
To find out how you can make sure that each of these items is reused or recycled, visit our guide.


text:
Remember when being able to find international streams of local Premier League football matches seemed like the future of nefarious footy viewing? The 21st century equivalent of jumping the fence?
Well, even that will sound quaint compared to Nigel Wilson's activities; the 43 year old man from Nottingham has been arrested for flying a drone over stadiums while football matches were taking place, and recording the action.
Summoned to appear before Westminster Magistrates Court on April 16th, Wilson is charged with piloting his drone above Liverpool's Anfield ground, Arsenal's Emirates, Manchester City's Etihad Stadium, Leicester's King Power Stadium, the Nottingham Forest Stadium, Derby Stadium and Stoke's Britannia Stadium.
As well as making the illegal flights over the football grounds, Wilson is also alleged to have flown his drone over other major (and security-conscious) London landmarks, including the Palace of Westminster and the Queen Victoria Memorial, just up the road from the Queen's London residence at Buckingham Palace.
Wilson's actions are in breach of the Civil Aviation Authority's Air Navigation Order of 2009, the same piece of legislation that recently made it illegal to fly a drone over London's Royal parks. Wilson was found to have failed to maintain a line of sight with his craft, and also failed to keep it within 400 vertical feet and 500 horizontal metres of him as its pilot. Wilson's drone activities have seen him rack up 17 offences in total. Drone owners would do well to brush up on their knowledge of the Air Navigation Order then, as the authorities are clearly making examples of those that ignore it. [Independent]
Image Credit: Liverpool, England (modified) from Shutterstock


text:
Editor's Note: Chris Stanziale also contributed to this post.
Villanova has lost its first Big East game of the season. But you already know this. What you don't know (yet) is that this was the best thing to happen to this team since the Xavier win. Why? Well, the answer is not simple.
First off let me say this – moving the game to Sunday was the absolute right decision by Villanova and Providence. It was an obvious and smart decision. However, this game was not a home game. There was no band. There were no cheerleaders. There were barely enough students to fill the south side Student Section and none on the other side. There were no tailgates. As if that wasn't enough, Wells Fargo did not even grant us a Villanova logo at center court. The annual Spring Break game at the Wells Fargo has more of a home atmosphere than that which we witnessed Sunday. The game felt out of place in every way and I believe those Villanovans in the stands and on the court knew it.
That being said, the atmosphere in the arena wasn't that bad. The student section did everything in its power to provide some life into the arena, from doing the band's "You Suck" chant after fouls to the hype song that is played at the beginning of the halves. I thought it was great that some of the section even got the "Yes!" chant going. I loved it.
The Wells Fargo Center has the capability to seat thousands more fans and students than the Pavilion, and should therefore give our Cats the best possible home field advantage. That's why we play our biggest games there. Unfortunately, Snowstorm Jonas thwarted that advantage.
But that's enough excuses for now. Let's revisit the game.
I don't have to spell out how the first half went. Anyone who watched the Marquette, Butler, or Seton Hall games of late knows how it went. Villanova pulls ahead by mid-half. Our esteemed opponent (or less-than-esteemed, it hasn't really mattered lately) is allowed to storm back into the lead. And wow look at that! By halftime it's a close game that never should have been if we had only built upon the lead we had established.
The second half was likewise close throughout. That is, until the last two minutes. When a series of exchanging buckets ended with a Villanova turnover followed by a Kris Dunn three to give Providence the lead, the game was not over but it certainly felt like it. Timeouts defined the last minute until, down by 3 with seconds left, Jay Wright's squad turned to the man on the court who plays twice his size in clutch moments. That man of whom I speak of is none other than Ryan Arcidiacono. Of course it was him who hit the game-tying 3 in Syracuse game-like fashion to send us to overtime.
When we hit a three to open up overtime, it seemed like we would run away with the win just like almost every overtime Villanova plays. Instead, those extra five minutes were monopolized by Ben Bentil to cap off an already outstanding performance. And so our fate was sealed.
This was clearly a game that Villanova should have won. That's what makes it so (initially) painful. If we took any other team in the country to overtime with that momentum I think Villanova would've won. But Providence is, I think, the best team in late close games and it's not even close. Of the six games the Friars have played that have been decided by less than four points, they have won all but one, and that's excluding this overtime win in Philadelphia.
If you're still reading by now, I suppose you deserve the answer I alluded to in my opening paragraph. This loss was the best thing that could've happened to Villanova at this time because it was a wake-up call. A reality check. No team, even our Wildcats, was going to run the Big East gauntlet undefeated. This loss changes nothing. In fact, according to Joe Lunardi's most recent bracketology, Villanova is still projected as a #1 seed.
I believe our future is bright because this loss does not sting like a blowout or unranked upset. This loss is a fire in our collective belly that will propel us forward to another Big East title. February matters the most to March. What happens in January only sets the stage. Villanova is still the cream of the Big East's elite crop and one loss will not relinquish that crown.


text:
In our daily walk we God, we often do things that we do not want to do. Paul relates to this in the book of Romans.
"For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice. Now if I do what I will not to do, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me."
Romans 7:19-20 NKJV
Paul tells us that our nature is sinful. What does this mean? This means that when we accept Christ as our Savior, we enter into a war against ourselves. Our attitudes, our desires, our plans which are all based on our selfishness and pride.
I know all of us could relate to that. All Christians do because we are at war against ourselves and Jesus Christ, most often, we win and selfishness rules. We decide to be good, to be more in control of our temper, to be more wary of temptation. But the next day, we find ourselves blowing up, or falling into sin. We are a roller coaster of ups and downs. We make promises to God at one instant and break them the next.
"O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord!"
Romans 7:24-25 NKJV
Jesus will convict us and tell us that we have to change. It is Jesus Christ's influence that changes us little by little. It is not an instant transformation, some transformations may be instant, but not everything. That is one reason he was born here, lived a sinless life and died on the cross. He knew that our sinful natures could not be made perfect on our own power. He knew that He had to show us a sinless life, and die as a human so we don't have to. He willingly volunteered to sacrifice his life in exchange for ours. I know a lot of you could relate to this kind of sacrifice, but His was that all encompassing sacrifice for all of us.
This means that God understands that we could not be consistent. This means that our walk with God is a lifelong process of ups and downs. There will be days that we feel spiritual and good, but there will be days when we feel like the worst person in the world. But here is the secret to letting God win.
"For a righteous man may fall seven times And rise again, But the wicked shall fall by calamity."
Proverbs 24:16 NKJV
The secret is to rise again. Looking at the verse, it tells us about two people in the same circumstance. Both are being pushed down. Both are being tempted by the enemy to do something else other than worship God. But you know the essential difference? Consider how many times did the righteous fell and how many times did the wicked fell.The enemy kept on pushing the righteous down seven times but he still managed to rise up. The wicked yielded and stayed down after falling down once.
Satan cannot topple you down if you stayed down. The wicked stayed down, while the righteous in Jesus kept going back up.The wicked decided in his heart that he was bad anyway and he would have no hope of redemption. He has been defeated and could not manage to stand back up. He became contented at staying down.
God does not operate that way. God will always win if you go back running to Him whenever you fall down.He will surely forgive you and allow you to try again. He will surely pick you back up, clean up your sores and dirty garments and lead you back to Him. Until you reach the point where you are walking firmly with Him.
The key point here is that in our daily walk with Christ, whenever we fail, we do not have to stay down. We have to get back up and continue the walk with Him.


text:
I was born the youngest of 4 girls.
A little girl who grew up learning from and admiring her big sisters.
A girl who grew up in a neighborhood was filled with other little girls her age.
A girl who played Barbies, did "Get in Shape Girl" workouts with by besties, and played wedding using the sheer curtains in our living room as a veil.
I'm a girl and I'm best at girl things...so I would be lying if I sat here and told you that I have this whole "boy" thing figured out. Truthfully, there are times when it scares the crap out of me. Boys are boundless balls of energy. They (at least ours) prefer trucks over dolls, growling like lions over pretend weddings, and think its hilarious when one of them farts in the bathtub. Who knew that stuff started so early??
No, I don't always know what I'm doing.
No, I don't always call a truck by the right name (as Harrison is quick to point out).
Yes, I sometimes (err...most of the time) have to make things up as I go.
But I'm learning.
And I'm loving.
And sometimes...just sometimes...I hit the ball out of the park.
And at the end of the day I have two little boys who love their mama despite it all!
A special thanks to our friend Kitty with Heart Heroes for sharing these special superhero capes with Harrison and Max. Heart Heroes provides capes to CHD kiddos across the globe, helping them recognize and embrace their true super powers and the bravery that lives within them. I didn't meet my friends from Heart Heroes until shortly after Charlotte earned her wings, but they have always welcomed our family into the amazing community they have created! For more information or to request/sponsor a cape, please heartheroes.org


text:
22 & 23 November 2014, 8pm | West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade
A mysterious structure will appear on the waterfront at West Kowloon this November. This new walled city will be home for those who wish to take an exciting digital journey into the unknown. As part of Freespace Fest, M.U.R.S. is an immersive, interactive smart show created by La Fura dels Baus from Spain.
If you participated in the M.U.R.S, click here to share with us your comments.


text:
Binge eating disorder (BED) is a serious mental illness where people experience a loss of control and eat large quantities of food on a regular basis. It can affect anyone of any age, gender, or background.
Most treatment for binge eating disorder will take place in outpatient services. Inpatient treatment is usually only necessary when someone is at risk of suicide or severe self-harm.
Therapy can be recommended as part of the treatment for binge eating disorder in order to tackle the underlying thoughts and feelings that cause the illness and encourage healthier ways of coping. Therapies recommended to help treat binge eating disorder might include:
CBT is likely to be recommended as part of your treatment, but other forms of therapy can be offered as well if this isn't right for you. You can read more about the different types of therapies and what they involve in our glossary.
Self help and support groups where you're able to talk to others going through similar experiences can be useful to both sufferers and their families throughout treatment and in sustaining recovery. Please search our Helpfinder database for information about what's available in your area. Alternatively, Beat runs online support groups for people with eating disorders.
Issue date: January 2017 Review date: January 2020 Version 1.0 Sources used to create this information are available by contacting Beat. We welcome your feedback on our information resources.


text:
Brandon, Mark and Smith, Sandy
|Google Scholar:
|Look up in Google Scholar
About the book:
Are we humans destroying the environments in which we live, or is environmental change inevitable and natural? How has the relationship between human societies and environments changed since pre-history? Will human population growth outpace the available resources of land and water? Is global warming and climate change already out of control? What can economic and political models tell us about international development? Changing Environments takes a broad, interdisciplinary approach to such questions, drawing on ideas from science, technology, social science and humanities to examine how and why environments change as a result of natural and human-mediated processes. It draws on examples from around the world, and includes consideration of:
* the scales of time and space over which changes in our environments occur
* the effects on environments that arise from human use of the resources of energy, land, water and the atmosphere
* the role of technology and economics in shaping human actions on our environments
* the use and limitations of different models for thinking about environmental change
The book is part of a series entitled Environment: Change, Contest and Response that forms a large part of an Open University course on environmental matters. The other books in the series are: Making Sense of Environmental Issues
Contesting Environments
Environmental responses
|Item Type:
|Book Section
|0-470-84999-1, 978-0-470-84999-6
|Extra Information:
|This is a chapter in a teaching text for a Level 2 course called U216 Environment
|Water; oceanography; pollution; environmental science
|Academic Unit/School:
|Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) > Environment, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
|Item ID:
|Depositing User:
|Mark Brandon
|Date Deposited:
|24 Apr 2008
|Last Modified:
|07 Dec 2018 09:10
|Share this page:


text:
"Angela did a great job presenting the brand benefits and practical realities of social media to our CEO group (YPO). She is knowledgeable, thoughtful, funny and comfortable in this environment of top decision makers. I can recommend her highly."
-Michael Dougherty, CEO of Kindermusik
After three years as Managing Editor of User-Generated Content at WRAL.com where I launched the first online community, and grew it to more than 15,000 members I have moved on to a bigger, more challenging opportunity.
In February 2010, I became Social Media Manager at Capstrat, identifying opportunities and developing strategies for top-notch clients.
Today, I am Senior Vice President and Group Director heading the social media and media teams.
I'm also author of the book "18 Rules of Community Engagement: A Guide for Building Relationships and Connecting with Customers Online."
Visit the book website or see the press release for details.
I'm a multimedia journalist with 15 years of experience in broadcast, print and online media.
Want to know more? Check out these five profiles from Bryan Person of Live World, Paul Bradshaw of Online Journalism Blog, Dominique of Le Blog du Community Management, Forum One Communications and eModeration:
- Managing Communities 2009: Angela Connor
- Lessons in Community from Community Editors
- Angela Connor, Online Community Strategist: "Online Communities Can Change Lives.
- Online Community Expert Interview: Angela Connor, WRAL.com
- How to Engage Your Community: An Interview with Angela Connor
I enjoy speaking to groups of all sizes to illustrate the importance of utilizing social media platforms to meet their needs and the micro-marketing power of online communities.
I would be happy to help you craft policies and discuss how you can make social media work for you.
Please feel free to view a list of services and client testimonial and contact me at Angela-at-Angela Connor-dot-com or call me at 919.607.0435. You can also fill out this form for a speedy response.
If you are in need of a speaker, please view my Speaking Page or send an email to inquire about schedule and rates.


text:
Arbor Gate's Picks of the Month
December 8, 2016 Back to Picks >
(Rosmarinus officinalis)
Rosemary is the plant that grows by the sea (mare from which marinus is derived) the syllable rose is that the plant is often seen glittering with dew (ros) on the shores of the sea. The Ancients were well acquainted with this herb that had a reputation for strengthening the memory. The Muses were the nine daughters of Jupiter and Mnemosyne (memory). They presided over song and prompted the memory. They sometimes are pictured with rosemary in their hands. Minerva, the goddess of knowledge is also associated with this herb. It was used at both weddings and funerals as it is today. Rosemary is used for culinary, crafting and medicine.


text:
Darwin is an Australian city at the far peak of the Northern Territory. It acts as Australia's gateway to the Asian economies - Darwin is surprisingly nearer to places like East Timor and Papua New Guinea, than it is to the famous cities of New South Wales. The city is named after Charles Darwin, and enjoys average temperatures of above 3degrees.
Car hire in Darwin allows you to explore the wealth of famous beaches (including Mindil), and the national parks which the region is renowned for. Hiring a car in Darwin is available from Darwin Airport as well as the Downtown area of the city.
Visitors to Darwin will be struck by the beauty of the city's coastline; Mindil Beach and its markets are renowned in the northern territory, and Cullen Bay Marina is both vibrant and modern. For something a bit different, drive down to Berry Springs and Litchfield National Park via Tiger Brennan Drive and Highway 1 (Stuart Highway) - hiring a car in Darwin is popular as most attractions and population centres surround the famous Stuart Highway.
Alternatively, rent a car in Darwin and take the Arnhem Hwy road east, bringing you to Kakadu National Park - one of Australia's most distinguished parks. Here you'll find Aboriginal rock art and sublime waterfalls.
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 0600-0130
Address: Mc Millan`s Road
Phone: 08-89450999
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1700 Sat-Sun 0800-1200
Address: Shop 41, Mitchell Centre, 55-59 MItchell Street
Phone: 08-89410944
The British Collection brings a touch of class to your journey. Relax in a comfortable Land Rover while travelling cross-country, or enjoy the freedom of cruising through the city streets in an ultimately British Jaguar.
Available at Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport, London Heathrow Airport, London Marble Arch and Manchester Airport. Book now.
Please note that from 15 Nov to 15 Apr many cities are required by law to restrict the circulation to only vehicles equipped with snow chains or winter tyres. For a summary of the orders, please visit www.poliziadistato.it. To comply with the regulations, in specific locations subject to this requirement, vehicles are equipped with snow chains - the price is included in the rental charges through the cost of "Winterization Fee". At pick-up if you decide to bring your own snow chains or do not intend on driving on the roads subject to this requirement, you may decline the equipment by signing the appropriate release form. This change will be reflected in the rental charges. For more information on the fees, please click here. In all other regions, we recommend that you check before renting if your journey includes one of the roads subject to this requirement and therefore request the snow chains, if necessary.


text:
After a hiatus that felt longer than a marathon viewing of The Godfather trilogy, SkoodSports returns here in the summer of 2016. It's been a long, strange trip for us here at SkoodSports as well as for the cavalcade of mediocrity that The City of Brotherly Love continues to trot out each season while calling itself a professional sports city.
The last time you heard from me was in August. My, oh my, how things have changed. Back then, the Eagles were considered favorites in the NFC East, the Phillies were a franchise searching for any semblance of a future, the 76ers still "trusted" Sam Hinkie's process, and the Flyers were considered a favorite for the #1 pick in the 2016 NHL Draft. Over the course of 10 months, some things went right and some went wrong. But, one thing is for sure, the state of Philadelphia sports is in a much better place now than they were then thanks to shrewd performances by all four front office executives in town.
We begin with the Philadelphia Eagles because at the time of last writing, Chip Kelly and Co. were considered the city's first and only hope towards another title. As it turns out, the Chipper was more Con than Don. His decisions to unload LeSean McCoy and Nick Foles in favor of DeMarco Murray and Sam Bradford were proven to be lateral moves turned disastrous by his complete ignorance of any need for depth along the offensive line. Predictably, the Eagles couldn't block, couldn't tackle, couldn't score, and couldn't limit turnovers. The same issues that had plagued Chip Kelly the year prior reared their ugly head again. Oddly enough, the same man that preached that "big people beat up little people" decided to binge himself on Lollipop Guild members Kiko Alonso, Byron Maxwell, and Miles Austin. It's as if Kelly stopped caring after his team blew a 9-3 record through 12 games in 2014.
Flash forward to June, 2016, and the Eagles have undergone more of a facelift than the mutant love child of Joan Rivers and Cameron Diaz. Gone are Kelly and his leftovers, replaced with former Eagles QB Doug Pederson. Howie Roseman and his goofy ice cream analogy remains. However, Roseman proved over the last few months that he remains unabated by team owner Jeffrey Lurie. The megadeal that sent a plethora of draft picks to Cleveland for the selection that ultimately became QB Carson Wentz will be the defining factor between whether the Eagles finally turn the corner to being a championship franchise or sink back into their role as annual NFC also-rans. The team did great things over the course of the offseason to rebuild the offensive line and defense. Now, it's up to Pederson and new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz to turn this team into the threat we all hope they can be.
Meanwhile, the boys of Summer are back in town and the Philadelphia Phillies have finally shown that they may have more of a future than many believed just one year ago. Despite their recent swoon, the Philadelphia phaithful should be content if not moderately pleased with the performance on the field from the Phightins in 2016. Let's keep in mind that the expectations for this team was that they'd lose nearly 100 games. At 31-44, the Phillies aren't exactly lighting the world on fire. However, it's the positives in a sea of negativity that has Philadelphians excited for what lies ahead.
Gone are the days where Ruben Amaro Jr. would implement hideous stopgaps like Nate Schierholtz or Ty Wigginton to keep the team relevant and his seat cold as ice. First year GM Matt Klentak has been the new Whiz Kid; keeping the team moderately competitive while avoiding rushing the youngsters like JP Crawford to the big leagues like his predecessor did with Domonic Brown. Young starting pitchers Aaron Nola and Vincent Velasquez have proven their merit; while position players like Maikel Franco continue to hone their skills on a young team rife with talent.
Will the Phillies win a pennant anytime soon? Probably not. But, it's the combination of high draft picks like #1 overall selection Mickey Moniak and top notch prospects like Crawford that gives Philadelphians hope that another "World F'ing championship" may be on the horizon sooner rather than later.
Like the Phillies, the Philadelphia 76ers' rebuild is finally beginning to pay off. After the worst season in franchise history, doubts were abound as to whether or not "the process" would ever warrant trusting. When Sam Hinkie unceremoniously resigned earlier this year, the franchise appeared to hit rock bottom. Their reliance on ping pong balls and 2nd round picks had ground ownership's patience to a pulp and changes were made with hopes of finally stemming the tide of dismay at the Wells Fargo Center.
Flash forward to today, and the 76ers finally have a cornerstone with which to build on. Thursday night's NBA Draft saw them select LSU forward Ben Simmons. Considered by many to be the most complete prospect entering the draft since LeBron James, Simmons' combination of size, speed, passing ability, and defensive prowess is exactly what the franchise had been waiting for. Will he and holdovers Jhalil Okafor and Joel Embiid be able to turn this team's fortunes around? All signs point to an emphatic yes.
Finally, we have the Philadelphia Flyers, who by process of elimination may be the only Philadelphia team already equipped to win a championship. Going into 2015-16, the Flyers were considered an also-ran. A team that was good enough to compete but not good enough to make the playoffs. Through tremendous goaltending from Steve Mason and Michal Neuvirth and heartfelt efforts out of Claude Giroux and Wayne Simmonds, the Flyers persevered through a poor start and fought their way into the postseason. Their spirited effort against the President's Trophy winning Washington Capitals, forcing the series to 6 games after falling behind 3-0, proved to the fans of Philadelphia that this was a team on the rise.
Couple their success this season with the abundance of high end defensive stalwarts in the system, and the Flyers may be contending for a Stanley Cup as soon as 2018. Prospects like Ivan Provorov, Travis Sanheim, Robert Haag, and Sam Morin to go along with Calder Trophy nominee Shayne Gostisbehere has the Flyers' blue line looking golden. If they can develop some of the forward prospects they selected in this weekend's NHL draft, the sky is the limit for the orange and black.
Of course, the questions you're always asked by championship starved Philadelphians is, "which franchise has the best chance to win a title first?" This writer believes the answer is clear, and that the Philadelphia Flyers WILL win a Stanley Cup by 2020. The leadership of GM Ron Hextall has hammered that sentiment home. After that, it becomes a bit of a crap shoot.
The 76ers obviously have high hopes with Simmons, Embiid, and Okafor. But, until they can figure out their backcourt situation, it's difficult to exactly place their likelihood of contention. Likewise, the Phillies have an abundance of futures as well. But, the team has made it a point to not rush anyone. The team also has a lot of money to spend. Though, reports have stated that they'll likely wait until 2017 to empty their coffers, when Bryce Harper, Jose Fernandez, and Matt Harvey, to name a few, are free agents. The future is bright for both the 76ers and the Phillies. But, that future isn't likely to be here before this writer turns the big 30 years old.
Finally, we have the Eagles. Oh, fly Eagles fly. You'll never find a more hopelessly optimistic Eagles fan before the games start. Then, week one rolls around and everything folds like a cheap hooker who got hit in the stomach by a fat guy with sores on his face. For the birds, it all comes down to Wentz. Few will argue that they don't have the defense necessary to win a title at this point. But, their offense remains a huge question mark. What type of offense will first time head coach Doug Pederson run? Will the Sam Bradford question marks continue to be a distraction come the fall? Will Carson Wentz go the way of Tony Romo or will he turn into another D-2 enigma? These are all questions that have to be answered in 2016 before we can consider the Eagles a championship contender in the years beyond.
Ultimately, none of the Philadelphia franchises should be considered front runners in 2016. There are just too many questions left to answer. One thing, however, is certain. The future of each and every franchise looks brighter today than it did one year ago. And that, for a city starved of success, is certainly something to rest your cap on.


text:
WhatsApp is urging users to update to the latest version of WhatsApp ASAP, after it was revealed that WhatsApp spyware – believed to be the handiwork of Israeli cyber company NSO – has been installed on countless phones.
Category: Spyware & Adware
If you are a Windows XP user running Kaspersky anti-virus and you can't connect to the internet from your computer, you are not alone. The latest update to the AV software is preventing many users from being able to connect to the internet, causing users to swarm to the Kaspersky forum to grumble.
Study Reveals that as Many as 16% of All Visits to Websites are from Bots, and 26% of All Traffic is "Aberrant"
Bots generate at least 10% of all online traffic, according to data released today by Solve Media, a company that provides security authentication solutions through CAPTCHA-based advertising technology. Solve Media indicates that they have seen a 400% increase in what they term 'aberrant' traffic across web-based services such as commenting, voting, registration, contact and commenting.
Lower Merion School District Ordered to Share Photos in Blake Robbins School Laptop Webcam Spying Case
The court in the case of the Lower Merion School District in Pennyslvania that was spying on its students – in their homes – via webcams and software installed in the students' school-provided laptops – has been ordered to let the students see the photos that the school surreptitiously took of them. As it turns out, the photo of Blake Robbins was just the tip of the iceberg; according to reports, there are nearly 58,000 photos taken by the school district, all by remotely accessing the webcam in the students' laptops while spying on their students in the students homes and in other places off the school premises.
PhoneSnoop is software developed for the Blackberry which allows you to turn any Blackberry into a snooping device. Much like Flexispy at least claims to do, you just load PhoneSnoop on any Blackberry, activate it, and then you can listen in on whatever is happening in the room in which the Blackberry is placed.
Stupid users are the worst problem on the Internet, according to this survey of more than 600 Internet users.
If your computer is suddenly doing strange things such as running very slowly, or you are suddenly getting pop ups advertising various products such as the notorious Winfixer, along with others such as Storage Protector, Sysprotect, and AntiSpywareMaster (that are really spyware, not anti-spyware), your computer may be infected with the Vundo virus. Known also as the Vundo Trojan, Virtumonde, or Virtumondo and sometimes even as MS Juan (which Vundo leaves in your registry), the Vundo virus was first discovered back in 2004, but has recently made a reappearance, infecting countless PCs. And it's darn hard to eradicate.
Firefox and IE both have site blocking (or at least, site warning) built into their current iterations. Google also does site blocking now. All do site blocking based on some metric, known only to them, that tells them that a site is more likely than not to be a malicious site, such as a phishing site, or a site loaded with spyware. The problem with site blocking browsers and site blocking search engines such as Google is that sometimes they get it wrong.
We've been getting complaints of "Classmates.com email trying to take over my computer" and "I clicked a link in a Classmates .com email and my computer froze"… or "..and my computer told me I had a virus." This is because Classmates.com has fallen prey to spyware called XPOnlineScanner (XP Online Scanner). XPOnlineScanner claims to be an XP antivirus software, but is really spyware, and Classmates.com currently has some advertising banners are acting as a conduit for XPOnlineScanner to download itself on to your Windows PC.
Microsoft Patents Scraping Your Hard Drive to Deliver Targeted Ads – Yes, Microsoft Invents Commercials for the Computer
Microsoft has filed a patent to allow them to scrape your hard drive, searching through the contents of your files, to serve you targeted advertising that they just know you'll want to see because it will be based on the contents of those files. It's kind of like having Bill Gates reading your computer over your shoulder and saying "Ooh, I have just the thing for you!"
Lawsuit Filed Against Winfixer (a/k/a ErrorSafe, WinAntiSpyware, WinAntiVirus, SystemDoctor and DriveCleaner)
Are you one of the countless people whose Windows PC has been affected by Winfixer, ErrorSafe, WinAntiSpyware, WinAntiVirus, SystemDoctor, or DriveCleaner? A class-action lawsuit has just been filed by attorney Joseph M. Bochner against the makers of Winfixer (which is the same as ErrorSafe, WinAntiSpyware, WinAntiVirus, SystemDoctor and DriveCleaner), and you may want to get on board!
Best Anti Spam Software, Anti Spyware Programs, and Anti Virus Software Identified by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports has released their recommendations for the best anti spam software, the best anti spyware remover, and the best anti virus software.
Did you know that your innocent-looking little cell phone can be used to listen in on your regular conversations – conversations which aren't even taking place on your cellphone but just in the room in which your cell phone is sitting – without you even knowing? Known as a "roving bug", this technology can be used for eavesdropping even when your mobile phone is turned off!
The Site You Are About to Visit May Harm Your Computer! Google Warns Searchers of Malware-Infested Search Results
If your search results during a Google search turn up sites which Google has reason to believe may attempt to shove malware (spyware, adware, etc.) onto your machine – and if you click on one of those result links – Google now serves up an intermediate page warning "the site you are about to visit may harm your computer!"


text:
Sunday Kids Programs
Sunday School
9:30 – 10:20am
We have Sunday School classes for all ages, Toddlers on up! Your kids will get great Bible teaching from dedicated and caring adults.
During the sermon time of our 10:30am service, kids are dismissed to Superchurch where they will experience an age-appropriate Bible lesson, have a snack to quiet grumbling tummies, and maybe even do a craft. We have a preschool class for 3 to 5 year olds, and an Elementary class for Kindergarten to 6th grade.
Wednesday Kids Programs
7:00 – 8:05pm
Boys ages 3 to 5
Girls ages 3 to 3rd grade
During God's Adventure Club, boys and girls enjoy Bible stories, interactive lessons and crafts.
Boys ages Kindergarten
to 2nd grade
Rangers get to participate in weekly Bible lessons, games and a variety of projects such as Raingutter Boats, Pinewood Derby Cars and Trebuchets.
Girls ages 4th to 6th grade
Boys ages 3rd to 6th grade
S.U.R.F. stands for Stirring Up Real Faith, and S.U.R.F. kids experience a variety of activities to do just that! Most weeks, kids rotate between 3 stations: Bible Lesson, Crafts, and Snacks/Games.


text:
Cookies in Seasoned Pioneers
Please note: To improve your experience of using our website, we do use cookies as they are essential to the functionality of the site and enable you to navigate around the site more easily and efficiently. As you shop online, the website will be able to remember you from page to page, keep you logged in and store your preferences and the products in your shopping basket.
Cookies also allow us to track visits to our website, see which are the most popular products and pages and recognise the types of devices used to view the website, but without collecting any personal information.
It is necessary for us to use these cookies as they help to improve the performance of our website, therefore providing you with an enhanced user experience.
For example, we use cookies to:
- ensure your basket contents are not emptied when transferring from page to page
- ensure your contact and delivery details are not lost when you pay for your items
- anonymously track site usage through Google Analytics, both to ensure our pages are working and so we can update our site to give you the best experience possible
You can set your web browser to stop the cookies from being downloaded to your computer alternatively you are also able to just delete them from your computer
By browsing this site you agree to our use of cookies.


text:
Our family vacation rental is located minutes from Main Street in Lake Placid where you can enjoy the shops and eateries. We are two minutes to the Olympic Arena, 11 minutes to Whiteface Mountain, and two minutes to the Olympic Ski Jumping Complex. Sit on the front deck and enjoy coffee while watching the sun come up for the day.Walk down the hill to the shore of Mill Pond where you can launch a canoe or kayak to enjoy for the day. Sit on the front deck and enjoy coffee while watching the sun come up for the day deciding if you want to go for a hike, enjoy a day on the Lake, or head to Whiteface Mountain for a day on the Snow depending on the Season. After a day of activities cuddle up to a cozy fire with friends and family. There are two bedrooms, one full bath, and a fully equipped kitchen with dining area. There is a front deck to enjoy a book or just gazing at a picturesque Mountain View. There is a large deck on the back of the house and a nice sized backyard. We look forward to you lodging with us.
This rental is a full house; however if you are only looking for accommodations for 6 people the upstairs 2 bedroom unit can be rented.
1 Bath, 2 Bedrooms,1 Kitchen, 1 Living Room & Fireplace (1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Double Futons)
$ 250/night Sun-Thur
$275/night Fri & Sat
(2 Night Min.)
4 Bedrooms (2 King, 1 Queen, 2 Twins, 3 Dbl Futons) 2 Kitchens, 2 Baths, Living Room, Fireplace. Perfect for families wanting to stay together but still want their own space.
$ 325/night Sun-Thur
$350/night Fri & Sat
To make a vacation rental reservation or check for vacation rental availability click the buttons below.


text:
Suge Knight Reveals The 2 People Who Allegedly Killed Tupac & Claims He Was The Real Target Of The Shooting!
Posted By Ghost
Please click the "Report" button below if the video on this page is not working properly.
Comments will only be displayed by verified emails. No Spamming or Racism.


text:
Crave™ is an on demand streaming service exclusive access to Hollywood's biggest movies and series from HBO, Showtime, and Crave Original series.
Crave can be purchased à la carte or by subscribing to select movie packages.
Learn more about Crave™
You can access Crave™ content on your TV with the On Demand service, on your smartphones and tablets with the Fibe TV and Crave™ apps as well as on your computer.
View frequently asked questions about Crave™


text:
- Description
The Epiphone F Style Hard Case is purpose built to protect your mandolin wherever you should take it. Epiphone are renowned for their attention to detail, and this hard case is designed with quality at the forefront to be the perfect protection for your mandolin.
It has a strong, durable construction and a plush, soft interior which your mandolin will fit inside snugly.
- Specification
Manufacturer Epiphone Model Name ED50 F Style Hard Case Model Number 940-ED50
- Reviews
Write Your Own Review


text:
The first thing to ensure, as you loftily make your entrance into the store, is that the store in question is about to close. Look at the sales lady (or man. Stereotyping is a crime) closely. Is she/he/it vacuuming?
Counting the till? Trying to close the doors? But it's only 5.29 and they don't' close until 5.30! Perfect timing for you, though. Bonus points if you commando-roll under the door as it closes (this has actually happened . . . almost. It was an old lady. Welcome to Campbelltown).
Make sure you grab the salesperson's attention and ensure they halt whatever task they're undertaking to listen to you complain about your bunions.
Why are the shelves empty? You're closing down? But you have hardly any school shoes left! Yes, I get that you're closing and I've had six weeks to pull my shit together and it's my own fault that I'm a shitty disorganised parent who blames others for my own misgivings, "but I need them and you don't have them, so what are you going to do about it?" (actual quote).
This is a great time to have your children's feet measured. All six of your kids could do with a measure actually, even though you're only planning to buy for one of them. "What's that? You need to close? Don't worry, we won't be long". Oh look! Little Johnny is stabbing the salesperson in the back (literally) with his fork! How cute
What was that? She was supposed to close ten minutes ago and has an appointment to get to? "Honey, you're going to make a sale out of this, so why don't you just do your job and help us find school shoes (even though it has long since been established that you have none)" (actual quote also).
Okay, we aren't going to find school shoes here – how about runners? Wait . . . what do you mean this store doesn't stock velcro runners in size 5? He can't tie his laces! This won't work. What will we do (note from author: fucking teach your eleven year old to tie a bow)!?!
Okay you'll just buy thongs for your husband instead. If these are the wrong size, you'll just bring them back tomorrow? No? Closing down means no returns? You'd better add in at this point that some or all of the company's policies and procedures are ridiculous. Spit when you say the word, just for good measure. Oh shit, you left your wallet in the car. Better ask the sales lady/goat/cow/whatever to wait while you run to the car park and grab it. "What? You were supposed to close 20 minutes ago?"
You'll be back in the morning.
"Put those on hold please".
PS: I need therapy . . . or maybe I'll just start a subreddit


text:
Proficiency Exams
If you believe you might be exempt from the foreign-language requirement, you need to take a proficiency exam. In the case of digital placement exams, we recommend taking those exams first to get a sense of how your knowledge corresponds to the levels of instruction at KU. If the exam suggests placement at a level above what is needed to meet the language proficiency requirement, you should arrange to speak about testing with an advisor in the department offering that language. If you would like to gain an exemption for a language without an online placement exam, you should start by contacting the department offering that language.
- If you wish to take a placement exam in a language for which there is not an online exam, contact your language coordinator or the department offering the language.
- If you are proficient in a language not offered at KU and would like for your language requirement to be waived, please contact CLAS Student Academic Services at 785-864-3500 or email at email@example.com to find out more about the language exemption.
- If you are a native speaker of a language other than English, your foreign language requirement will be waived after certification of your English proficiency has been verified. For more information, please contact the Applied English Center at 785-864-4606 or email at email@example.com.


text:
chris and i adventured to the neighborhood of clapham to look at flats during our first few days in london and found ourselves eating breakfast at a fantastic little place called breads etc. this cafe already had me at hello with a peek in the window at the droolworthy bread and pastry display pictured above. however, they won my heart completely when we walked in and noticed that EVERY TABLE HAD ITS OWN TOASTER. ahhhh! seriously. YOUR VERY OWN TOASTER. AT THE TABLE. i kid you not.
they could have served us fossilized dead cockroaches and still-beating monkey hearts and i would still be gushing over the toasters. yeah, i'm easy like that. luckily for us, there were no insects or animal entrails being served. instead they had an excellent selection of breakfast plates, each of which came with…get this, DIY toast. do-it-yourself toast is a wonderfully ingenius creation where you get to cut your own pieces of toast from a wide variety of freshly baked breads like white, wheat, six-grain, fruit and nut, olive and herb, etc. then you get to choose from an entire shelf stocked with multiple kinds of condiments including, but certainly not limited to various brands and flavors of jam, jelly, peanut butter, ketchup, marmite, vegemite, honey, nutella and more (btw, next time we're drunk together and if you're of a mature age, ask me the difference between jam and jelly). anyway, you can just grab your own jar of nutella and spread it on your bread with a shovel if you like. i had a fantastic rhubarb and ginger preserve on a thick slice of fruit and nut bread and it was truly excellent.
beyond the ever so intriguing and entertaining DIY toast, my actual order consisted of the 'soft option breakfast' – two soft boiled eggs, toasted sourdough bread with butter, and two rashers of bacon. so tasty.
as part of my ambitious let's-eat-everything-british-we-possibly-can plan, i wanted to try marmite and vegemite, so i brought a few jars back to the table and squirted some on my eggs and toast. i preferred the marmite, an intensely flavored dark brown paste made from yeast extract that reminded me of soy sauce with a texture like toothpaste. kind of weird, but pretty tasty.
of course, a meal with DIY toast and at-the-table toasters would not be complete if nothing ended up on fire. i solved this problem by incinerating a small piece of sourdough bread, which lit up in flames and started wafting large clouds of smoke across the restaurant. luckily, my business partner/constant companion chris knows how to handle burning things thanks to his years of work at a barbecue catering company. he calmly put out the fire while i just sat and stared at the flaming toast in a combined state of stupefied inaction and paralyzed laughter. note to the wise: i am not a useful person to have around when something is LITERALLY ON FIRE.
below, a final look at the super cute and cozy restaurant. congratulations, breads etc, for coming up with the marvelous combination of DIY toast and personal toasters. i will repay your creativity by failing to burn your restaurant to the ground. love, mei.


text:
University of Minnesota. Driven to Discover.
(CIDRAP News) An outbreak of avian influenza in South Korea has resulted in the deaths of 24,000 chickens at a farm southeast of Seoul.
The disease killed 19,000 chickens at the farm and prompted authorities to destroy the remaining 5,000 chickens as a containment measure, according to a report by the OIE (Office International des Epizooties), the world organization for animal health.
Get CIDRAP news and other free newsletters.
Sign up now»
Unrestricted financial support provided by
Grant support for ASP provided by
Become an underwriter»
CIDRAP - Center for Infectious Disease Research and PolicyOffice of the Vice President for Research, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
© 2019 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
CIDRAP | Office of the Vice President for Research | Contact U of M | Privacy Policy


text:
VOA Extremism Watch Desk
VOA is providing hard-hitting news coverage of Islamic State and terrorism activities in Turkey, Iraq, Syria and other parts of the world on varied platforms – radio, television, online and social media. In addition, it provides coverage of U.S. policies and activities to address the IS threat.
Quick Facts
Established: October 2015
Staff: Nine
Languages: Eight
Target Area: Global
Facebook: VOA extremism
Twitter: @VOA_extremism
Web: The Desk has a permanent place on VOANews.com where content is curated and disseminated to a worldwide audience in English.
Features and Programs
The Extremism Watch Desk is pursuing content in eight different languages -- Arabic, Kurdish Kurmanji, Kurdish Sorani, Persian, Urdu, Pashtu, Turkish, Hindi, and Russian -- focused on IS and extremist activities of other groups.
Content is translated into English and is shared with VOA's 47 language services, VOA Central News and our USAGM colleagues at MBN, RFE/RL and RFA.
Extremism Watch desk monitors news related to extremism around the world. It takes an in-depth look at the stories behind the headlines to give audiences what most Western media do not report.