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My boys love having muffins for breakfast and after-school snacks, and these Fresh Peach Muffins with Almond Streusel are one of our new favorites.
The muffins themselves aren't super sweet, so the glaze really is a nice touch. But if you wanted to skip the glaze, you could add a bit more sugar to the muffins.
It's going to seem like you have a lot of streusel, but trust me, just go with it. Pack it on and press it lightly into the muffins.
When the muffins are baked, you'll be glad you used all of that delicious, crumbly topping!
Fresh Peach Muffins with Almond Streusel
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 cups peeled, chopped peaches (2-3 medium peaches) + 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with paper liners.
- To make the streusel: in a medium bowl combine sugar, cinnamon, salt and melted butter. Stir in the flour and almonds.
- To make the muffins: in a medium bowl cream the butter and sugars with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, sour cream, vanilla and almond extracts and beat until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix. Stir in the milk.
- Toss the peaches with one tablespoon of flour, then gently fold into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between all 12 muffin tins (about 3/4 full). Top each muffin with crumb topping, pressing lightly into the batter.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly.
- To make the glaze: whisk all of the ingredients together and drizzle over warm muffins.
Who Dished It Up First: Adapted from Sally's Baking Addiction.


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- Game: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
- Release Date: February 19, 2013
- Publisher: Konami
- Developer: Platinum Games
- Genre: Hack-and-Slash, Action
- Platforms: Xbox 360, Playstation 3
The Metal Gear series' favorite cyborg ninja is back in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and this time he takes no prisoners. Metal Gear Rising features Raiden, the white-haired cyborg from previous Metal Gear games. Raiden is working for a Colorado-based private military cooperation called Maverick Security. Since Metal Gear Solid 4, Raiden has been taking it slow by training armies and providing private security to high-ranking VIP's around the world. The game begins with Raiden talking to his most recent employer, the Prime Minister of an unspecified African country, about their progress in ending a civil war that previously destroyed much of the country. It does not take long for this pleasant meeting to head south though, soon after the opening of the game an unknown cyborg attacks the convoy escorting the Prime Minister. Raiden's top priority at this point is to protect the Prime Minister after being separated from him, and time is short. A man named Sundowner, who is the leader of a terrorist organization called Desperado Enterprises, kidnaps the Prime Minister just as Raiden reaches his location. Raiden chases Sundowner and eventually catches up with him on a train where he is waiting with the Prime Minister and the man who originally attacked the convoy, a cyborg named Samuel Rodriguez. Sundowner assassinates the Prime Minister and leaves Raiden to face Samuel. They battle it out on top of the train until Raiden eventually loses the fight, and his eye. A few weeks later, after Raiden has been fixed up and given an even better cyborg body, he goes in search of more information about this Sundowner and Desperado Enterprises. Thus begins the search for revenge and the urge to stop Desperado Enterprises and their cruel, torturous experiments as well as their terrorism on America and other countries.
Players will jump right into the action in Metal Gear Rising. The gameplay is somewhat typical of the average hack-and-slash, with a little more panache here and there. Utilizing two buttons, one for strong attacks and one for weak attacks, the combat is fairly simple to grasp. The one addition that is unique to this game is Blade Mode, a mode in which players will hold down a button and slow time while aiming Raiden's blade in a free movement mode focused on an enemy and slashing them into pieces. This mode can be used on basic soldiers, bosses, and everyone in between. The harder the enemy the more difficult it is to use Blade Mode, it only becomes effective when a blue colored static covers a portion or the entirety of the enemy indicating that Blade Mode can be used. There are also other cues in which the player can press select buttons shown on the screen launching Raiden into a cinematic attack which usually ends with the cue to enter Blade Mode and kill the enemy. When an enemy is being cut up in Blade Mode, players have the opportunity to focus on a weak point and take out a specific piece of the enemy which – when grabbed – will restore Raiden's health and energy level. Called a Zandatzu attack, this feature can be very helpful in large battles which drain Raiden's health quickly. Health can also be gained by using Repair Nanopaste which is found throughout the game. If the energy level is too low, Blade Mode cannot be entered, but the energy can be restored by attacking and performing Zandatzu's. This feature becomes very entertaining as the players continues to use it, but does not change or upgrade throughout the game. Alternate weapons can be equipped as they are found throughout the game's story mode, which make combat a little more dynamic by spicing up attacks with more than just the sword. There are also side weapons such as RPG's and grenades that can be picked up around the environment and used on enemies. These are limited though, so once they are used up players must search for more on their own.
Raiden traverses areas using Ninja Run, a mode in which Raiden will run through the level with speed and ease, sprinting and launching over obstacles and climbing walls. This mode can also be used in combat situations to deflect bullets and most projectiles from enemies while attacking with intense speed. Metal Gear Rising does not offer up a block button like most games in its genre, instead it urges players to master a more skillful way of deflecting attacks via parrying. Moving the left stick of the controller towards an enemy and pressing square or X at the correct time will cause Raiden to deflect the attack and possibly counter attack. If the parry is not preformed correctly, the attack will land on Raiden and cause damage. Combat earns XP for Raiden which can be used for upgrades on weapons, health, energy fuel cells, and combat skills. More XP is earned for specific actions such as parry's and Zandatzu attacks in combat. Metal Gear Rising has more to it than just the basic story line, as far as gameplay goes. Virtual Reality missions can be found throughout the game and accessed at any time in the game's menu. These missions are somewhat like challenge maps, pitting Raiden against waves of enemies and/or boss fights, earning extra XP for Raiden. There are also optional side missions that Raiden is informed about at certain points in the campaign, players can either leave them alone and continue forward or head back to the location of the optional mission, which is indicated on the map. These have no weight on the outcome of the game, they are mainly to gain XP and spend extra time exploring the environment.
The graphical content of this game is very well done. From the lighting, to the textures, to the scenery, Platinum Games showed off their ability to make a game look very beautiful. The most interesting aspect of this game and it's environment is that everything may be cut by Raiden's sword. Cars, buildings, boxes, and everything in between can be subject to Raiden's prowess with a blade. The physics behind the objects being cut are rather well done as well, looking realistic in nature and not being subject to glitches and unnatural sticking to other objects. Classic alert and call sounds from the Metal Gear series are used in this title, giving it relation to previous games and making fans of the series feel right at home. The musical score is lovely and really pairs well with the action of the game. Changing in basic combat and becoming different with boss and sub-boss battles, it never feels stale or gets repetitive. The voice acting is well done to an extent, it sounds good and fits the dialog, but Raiden specifically has a very inconsistent voice. At times he has a gruff undertone to his voice and sounds very raspy in conversation but then it will change to a more normal sounding voice at random then go back. It is not a game breaking flaw, but it is very noticeable. At times the dialog can get a bit cheesy, but all in all it's very smooth even though there is a lot of talking back and forth between Raiden and his team.
The game's level design can feel bland at times since each level takes place in a specific area that doesn't change much and it's moved through. However, each specific level does change up the environment by changing the location so when looking at the game as a whole it is not an issue. The most mind-blowing aspect of Metal Gear Rising's gameplay and visuals is the combat cutscenes in which light quick-time events take place while Raiden is attacking a boss character. These are in-depth and really draw the player into the fight as opposed to leaving them on the sidelines. The game itself is challenging, even on lower difficulties, which forces the player to use all their skill in completing the tasks set to Raiden. As hack-and-slash games are typically considered easy by the gamers who play them, it's important to remember that this game is not easy and will require a bit of skill to complete. Nothing is ever impossible, but picking an appropriate difficulty level based on the player's skill is important since it cannot be changed later on in the game or on the menu.
Scoring Breakdown:
- Story/Plot: 7/10
- Gameplay: 8.5/10
- Visuals/Presentation: 8.5/10
- Length: 7-10 hours
- Replay: Moderate
- Entertainment Value: High
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ORANJESTAD – Caribbean Accounting & Tax Consultants N.V. are very proud to announce the introduction of Tax Director, Geert Weber.
Geert initiated his career by pursuing his studies in Fiscal Economics in 2000 where he obtained his bachelor's degree in 2005. After achieving his degree, Geert furthered his academic aims and continued to Maastricht University where he obtained his master's degree in Fiscal Law (M.L. / LL.M.) in 2008. Geert later went on to work for a Dutch accounting firm specialized in small and medium enterprises before embarking on his journey to Aruba in 2010. An internship at PwC Curaçao eventually awarded him the opportunity to work at PwC Aruba in 2010. His tenure at PwC culminated in April 2014, which allowed him to seize the opportunity in becoming a Senior Tax Manager at Deloitte Dutch Caribbean.
Geert is as enthusiastic about the opportunity to work at CATC as he was about moving to Aruba. He has fallen for the charm and paradise-like essence of Aruba – the culture, customs and its people. Geert has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience throughout his career; this is most evident at PwC as well as at Deloitte, where he worked closely with clients in various lines of business in the Dutch Caribbean – from hotels to government institutions, oil refineries, and all classes of small and medium enterprises.
Geert can be described as a Tax Lawyer in the broadest sense of the word. He is always in search of providing clients with custom solutions with a concentrated effort in optimizing the fiscal structures at play; which he does by adopting a proactive mindset.
We would also like to inform you that as of recent, Dieter Graves, is no longer with our company. Dieter's tasks will be taken over by Geert. We sincerely look forward to the abundance of knowledge and experience that Geert has to offer – with this, taking CATC and its premier accounting, tax, corporate advisory, and payroll services, to another level.
CATC has evolved as an instrumental player in the financial services sector over the years and its current stance is based on the principals and professionalism of its highly experienced staff for over 20 years. The firm aims to continue to provide the first-class services that clients have come to know.
Feel free to contact Geert directly at firstname.lastname@example.com should you have any inquiries or would like to schedule an appointment.


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Some Help & Advice Please!
I've been doing affiliate marketing since last July but just recently got interested in mobile pop up advertising. To cut to the chase, I've run into some major information overload and I am hoping some of you can provide some clarity on this:
Last year I signed up with MaxBounty. Since I'm already a member there I decided to set up some landing pages for a few offers & later today I was going to sign up with an Ad network. But now I've been seeing tons of other people praising other affiliate networks and I'm wondering if I should instead sign up with a more mobile targeted network? I'm not seeing much for MB so I keep overthinking and feel like I'm making a mistake.
I really hate shiny new object syndrome so if any pros out there can share their two cents I would GREATLY appreciate it. I was ready to get going but now I'm doubting myself.
Thanks for any help!


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The Captain of the Port will set Port Hurricane Condition ZULU in the Ports of Jacksonville and Fernandina effective 11:00 p.m. tonight, Sept. 1. During Condition ZULU vessel movements and cargo operations are prohibited.
Coast Guard Updates
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City of Jacksonville Updates
The City of Jacksonville is posting storm updates on the city's website here.


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Just had another severe thunderstorm here in Escambia County, Florida this afternoon. We have rain every other day, and a severe thunderstorm once a week. As aforementioned, Florida is not the Sunshine State–that label is one of the biggest real-estate scams ever pulled. In fact, it is literally the Thunderstorm State–Florida receives more lightning strikes per year than any other U.S. state.
I hate rain. As a child, I loved it. Because every day, after school, my dad would force me to do meaningless yard work–as if we lived on a farm, rather than a suburban plot. And when it was raining, I didn't have to be his farmhand–I could actually play, like the other kids. Yet now that I am no longer under his roof, this isn't an issue. So rain (and it rains volumes here on the upper Gulf Coast) is a nuisance–as much as lightning is a threat.
But rain can be nice in some situations. Remember that Prince song, Raspberry Beret? I was reminded of that today–and I was also reminded of another story in the now-out-of-print book, 100 Great Science Fiction Short Short Stories. This one was written by Ralph Milne Farley:
(This is a parable, with two alternate endings. The reader can pick the ending which suits him.)
Once upon a time there was a man who had the power (whenever he found that he had made a mistake) to turn back the clock, and do the event over again in the light of experience. Now it so befell that this man once took shelter from the rain in a barn, with a very beautiful and seductive young lady.
And, when he told his wife about it afterwards, and she asked him rather suspiciously how he had behaved with the young lady, he replied in a surprised and hurt tone: "Why, perfectly properly, of course! It never occurred to me to do anything else."
Whereupon his wife sniffed indignantly, and declared, "It was no credit to you to resist a temptation which never tempted you."
Then the man saw that he had made a tactictal mistake; so he turned the clock back a few minutes and tried the conversation over again.
This time, when his wife expressed suspicion, he admitted: "It was all that I could do to keep my fingers off of her; but my deep and loyal love for you gave me strength to resist the temptation."
Whereupon, instead of feeling complimented at this evidence of devotion, the wife became exceedingly angry. "No credit to you!" she snapped. "You oughtn't even to have wanted to touch her. It is just as immoral to want a woman, as to get her."
[First Ending]
So the man spent a long time thinking. There must be some way to please a woman!
Finally the solution dawned on him, and he turned back the clock for a third try. Once more his wife asked him how he had behaved with the beautiful young lady.
This time, with hurt dignity, he replied, "What! That frump! Please give me credit for some taste."
Whereupon his wife, who was nowhere near as attractive as the beautiful young lady, flung her arms around his neck, and murmured, "You darling!"
All of which proves that you can please a woman, if you use a little tact.
[Second Ending]
So the man's miraculous power of turning back the clock did him no good. Except, of course, to teach him that there's no pleasing a woman, no matter what you do!
Which he ought to have known anyway.
Realizing which, he turned the clock back again, a little further this time, to the episode of the beautiful and seductive young lady, in the barn, in the rain.


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There's so much opportunity these days to start your own business. More and more people are choosing to dive in and start a business for themselves, rather than work for someone else.
According to the Global Entrepreneur Monitor (GEM) there are 27 million Americans starting or running new businesses. That's 14% of the population in the US! Over 50% of people believe that there's significant opportunity to start a business. Entrepreneurs are on it!… of those who plan to start a new business, 80% actually do take the steps to start!
With 27 million people running businesses, comes more opportunity. Every one of those businesses will need services, supplies or information.
What Does it Take to Run a Business?
If you're not already sure about being an entrepreneur, how do you know if its for you? I think for some people that question can be scary. Personally, I think anyone can start a business and be successful!
You need to be prepared to dedicate as much time and energy as necessary and learn how to focus, manage your time and be productive. You may have to make sacrifices in the beginning or change how your life currently functions to make time for your business.
Many successful entrepreneurs say that passion is a key to their success. Being passionate about your business makes working on it easy and enjoyable, you don't get bored or frustrated and you're excited to share your message!
The first trick to starting a business is choosing your industry and niche. You also need to consider your lifestyle and your personal goals.
Consider these questions to help find your entrepreneurial path:
- What are you passionate about?
- What are your hobbies? Can this be translated into a business?
- What are your talents, skills and abilities? Do you have anything specific that you can offer?
- Can you identify a gap in an industry that you could fill?
- What type of lifestyle do you want? Do you want to be able to travel and work? Work from home? Maybe you enjoy socializing with others?
- How much money do you want to make? This can be very important because it can determine what your business is or how you operate it?
The Benefits of Being an Entrepreneur
The benefits, if you can create a successful business, are enormous. Some people would say so are the risks but I'm an optimist, so I'd rather focus on the benefits. I love the fact that you can do anything you want with your own business, the sky really is the limit!
My favourite benefit to having your own business is the unlimited earning potential. You're not stuck in a wage bracket or industry standard salary, instead you can make as much money as you want to make!
The freedom of choosing how you spend your time is a wonderful gift. Even though you may spend a lot of time on your business, you choose when and how. Plus, if you can learn to be more efficient and productive with your time you can learn how to work less and have more time for family, friends and fun.
You have the opportunity to create a legacy and future for your family, change your lifestyle, travel, learn, be a role model and teach others.
One of the best benefits in my opinion is having an influence on the world. Being in a position to give back or pay it forward to something bigger than yourself.
This is where the balance comes in for me. If I'm going to work hard to create a business and build revenue then I want my message and my brand to make a difference somehow. This is actually why my business is called Soul Profit Business. As women its a part of our dna to consider others in life, whether that be business, family, friends we're just built to operate that way for the most part. So finding a balance between making money and doing positive, fulfilling, meaningful work can often be difficult. Some people struggle with the idea of making a lot of money or having the confidence to start a business or dedicating time to something that may not have personal meaning.
Just remember, you'll have a platform to share your message, money to create a difference and you'll grow and make a difference for others!
What are the traits of an entrepreneur?
I left this for last because while I think there are certain traits that instinctively lead some people to follow an entrepreneurial path naturally, I think there are many others who have the skills and traits but don't even know it or end up learning them eventually.
I've always thought like an entrepreneur, ever since I was a kid. When I used to work 9-5 for other businesses I was promoted to General Manager and VP positions and left to run businesses and staff. It's just what I do naturally, whether someone wants me to or not, I can't really operate in a different way.
So what makes you an entrepreneur?
Who's more likely to be an entrepreneur?
A study by the International Business & Economics Research Council found that entrepreneurs have a higher propensity to risk taking, they're more innovative, they believe they can influence events and their incomes and they have more energy.
Additionally, a team of researchers found that entrepreneurs who have a more positive attitude tend to pursue more ambitious goals and felt greater fulfillment with their business results.
Researchers also found that entrepreneurs tend to be more open and receptive to new ideas and opportunities. They have grit and persistence but are also innovative and curious. However, having a tendency to be overly agreeable was reported as a trait specific to non-entrepreneurs.
If any of this sounds like you then you're probably already on your way! If not, think about what you could benefit from hearing about these traits. I don't think there's a hard and fast blueprint to be an entrepreneur, I truly believe anyone can do anything they want! As long as you believe you can 🙂
So if you're still on the fence, I say what do you have to loose!
Good luck and I'd love to hear in the comments what business you're considering or have already started!


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Property Division in Florida Divorce Cases
According to a report from the Florida Department of Health last year, the divorce rate in the Sunshine State is on the decline.
Although the amount of marriages has been declining over the course of the last decade, the report revealed that marriages in Florida are actually on the rise, though ever so slightly. In fact, statistics revealed that there were roughly 54 divorces for every one hundred marriages – a low percentage not seen since the early 1960s.
Despite this trend, statistics also revealed that more people get married and divorced in the state of Florida, compared to the national average – the marriage and divorce rate nation-wide is roughly half a percent less than in Florida.
When couples make the difficult decision to end a marriage, there are a number of issues to consider, including the division of property. The state of Florida is unique in this sense, as it is considered an equitable distribution state, which carries with it a unique set of legal circumstances.
Florida — an Equitable Distribution State
In states like Florida, "equitable distribution" refers to the notion that all marital property should be divided between the divorcing spouses. However, not all property owned by an individual may be considered marital property. For example, "separate" or pre-marital property refers to assets acquired prior to or outside of the marriage.
However, in equitable distribution cases today, things are not always so clear. Such was the case in Kaaa v. Kaaa, a Florida Supreme Court case from 2010. In essence, this case ruled that, even if a spouse was the sole owner and titleholder of a home prior to a marriage, the spouse could still be eligible to the equity of the property.
Although the state statutes focus specifically on each spouse being entitled to a certain portion of marital assets, cases may be made for the unequal distribution of assets. In these cases, a court will consider a number of factors, including the contribution of each spouse on the accumulation, waste, destruction or depletion of marital assets.
Because the guidelines regarding equitable distribution are growing increasingly complex, dealing with any sort of significant assets should be handled carefully be a professional, such as a family law attorney.
These types of cases also require a certain degree of financial finesse, and an attorney that understands complex financial issues. In the state of Florida, there are attorneys who specialize in complex family law matters, including those dealing with the equitable, or even unequal, distribution of assets during divorce.
Finding a Divorce Attorney in Florida
If you or someone you love is dealing with divorce in Florida, or if you are concerned about the distribution of sizable assets during divorce, it is important that you contact a qualified divorce attorney as soon as possible.
In Pinellas County, the dedicated attorneys at the Law Firm for Family Law focus on a wide array of family law issues, including complex matters like equitable distribution. Not only is our law firm's founder, Gary E. Williams, a Board Certified Expert in Family and Marital Law, but he is also a Divorce Financial Analyst, with a deep understanding of complex financial issues.
As a result, our team is comprised of only the most highly skilled Clearwater high asset divorce attorneys, who are equipped with the tools and experience necessary to see your complex family law case through to a successful end result.
As a convenience to new clients, we are pleased to offer a free initial consultation to help assess your case. To get started, call the divorce attorneys at the Law Firm for Family Law today at (727) 531-8737.


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So this post is to summarise some of the current thinking in neuroscience around ADHD as discussed by Dr. Joel Nigg, Ph.D. in a free webinar on ADDitude which aired on 28 June 2016. My intention is to make webinars like this one a bit more accessible to the everyday person who might get a little lost in all the scientific jargon. I studied A-Level Biology and Chemistry and then Applied Genetics and the University of Liverpool before transferring to a Business Management degree so I have a reasonable basic scientific understanding, but I struggle to follow some of the webinars, I can't be the only one!
Neuroscience Basics (How the brain works)
Very basically, the brain consists of different areas, each playing a different role in helping us to function. These areas are connected together by axons, like little wires, which are wrapped in something called white matter or myelin sheath, like insulation. This insulation helps to transmit messages from one part of the brain to the other without losing any information so any damage to this can prevent the brain from working properly.
Up until now there has been a lot of focus on the actual brain tissue, the grey matter, with a suggestion that there is a slight reduction in the amount of grey matter in ADHD brains but now there is a shift in focus to the white matter, the insulation around the wires connecting the areas of the brain.
The white matter develops over time as we grow from infant, to child, to adult but in ADHD brains there seems to be slower development of this layer, and it can be underdeveloped, or thinner, than in 'neurotypical' brains. This would therefore explain why the brain does not function as it should do.
What part of the brain does it affect?
Broadly it can affect all areas of the brain, there is a lot of variation between individuals with ADHD which may explain why symptoms can vary so much from person to person. As each area has a different role, it's natural that it would cause different problems depending on where the connections are weak.
It's a bit like a rail network map when trying to look at the brain connections, with different lines being affected and causing different disruptions. It would look a little bit like this:
The interaction between the areas or stations each controls different parts of our behaviours, thoughts and our ability to regulate or manage our responses to information coming in, and there can be delays on one line while the other lines run smoothly. There are more connections than depicted but it serves as a basic concept!
Top Down/Bottom Up Signalling
This was a bit confusing during the webinar as this concept seemed very wordy so this is a simplified version explaining how weakened connectivity between the frontal cortex, parietal cortex and basal ganglia, the red and green lines in the network, can cause impairments in our executive functions and our ability to pay attention.
In neurotypical brains this ability is fairly balanced, we notice something then dismiss it and carry on. However in ADHD brains the arrow going up to our brain is stronger than the one coming back down. The ability to control our response to an interruption is lessened by the poor connectivity in the brain and we find it difficult to ignore or move on from the event. We may be unable to look away from something interesting, something that has novelty value, or be overcome with an emotional response which takes over our thoughts.
Meta analysis/brain scans showed that there was visibly less activity in those areas of the brain on the red line whilst performing an attention based task in the brain of someone with ADHD compared to a neurotypical brain.
OTHER Consequences of Connection Issues
Impulse Control
If the connections are weakened between the frontal cortex and the thalamus and/or supplemental motor area then there will be a delay in the ability to stop our impulses. For example you may be speaking to someone and become aware that you are actually being quite offensive but your brain will not be able to stop you as quickly as it should so you keep talking. This would explain why some people with ADHD seem to interrupt or speak over other people too. The part of your brain that should tell you to wait a moment isn't giving the signals quickly enough. Dr. Nigg likened it to 'always being half a step behind'.
Reward Seeking
If the connections on the blue line in our diagram, between the frontal cortex and the amygdala or nucleus accumbens, are weakened then it is more difficult to regulate our emotional responses. This circuit would normally process our ability to see the rewards in completing tasks and so what we choose to do. It can lead to over-responding to an immediate reward, for example, over-excitement or frustration at something not working immediately, and can also mean that we under-respond to rewards that are not immediate. We don't attach the value or even remember the long-term rewards and so find it difficult to work towards them. This can cause motivation difficulties and lead to procrastination, putting off tasks until they're urgent.
Anger and anxiety often stems from weakened connections in this area, as the brain cannot get the messages through to regulate the emotions, and therefore the behaviour that stems from them.
Not all ADHD cases are the same!
Dr. Nigg was quite clear that there is a lot of variability between individuals but that there were distinct groups of people who showed similar emotional characteristics. He talked about three ADHD subtypes citing research carried out by JAMA Psychiatry, 2014:
- ADHD Irritable: High levels of discomfort and anger, are more likely to have tantrums or meltdowns and are slow to recover from them, quite shy around other people.
- ADHD Surgent: More active and exuberant personalities, outgoing and reward seeking. Not as angry, less tantrums.
- ADHD Simple: Closer to normal emotional responses, slightly lower than normal activity levels, more inattentive symptoms.
In the Q & A session after the main lecture this was revisited and he suggested that diagnosis could move away from the current three presentations as described in the DSM-5 but to a more biologically based analysis comparing emotion, temperament and behaviour types.
He also gave his opinion that using brain scans for diagnosis is still in it's infancy, that although the concept is sound he doesn't feel that there is enough evidence to use brain scans as solitary means of diagnosing ADHD. I am aware that there is growing interest in paying for brain scans to confirm or assist diagnosis so I found his opinion interesting.
In Summary
This webinar was very informative but a lot of information was packed into a short space. There were lots of brain imaging scans and scientific names to process as you watched so I found it quite hard work. The main point that came across was that ADHD symptoms are not caused necessarily by damage to the physical brain matter, or grey matter, but in fact was more to do with underdevelopment of the myelin sheath, or white matter, which enables the different parts of the brain to communicate with each other and therefore controls the way we think, feel and behave.
The link to the webinar again is here, it was aired by ADDitude magazine which is a great resource for all things ADHD. I hope I was able to provide a simpler version of the information, please let me know if I have made any mistakes. Any comments, please leave them below or contact me here.


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Our residential care is in four houses with boys and girls in different houses. Each house has several living areas and a kitchen. They are all very clean and friendly and maintained to a high standard. However, they are homely with art work on the walls and nice soft furnishings just like at home.
We have computers, x boxes, play-stations, televisions with DVD libraries, dance mats, and exercise equipment in the houses as well as a range of after school activities that our students can choose from each night which can be either off site or on.
Older students can cook for themselves and frequently enjoy preparing and eating their own food.
Some students share rooms and some if necessary have their own room. Students share with one or two students near their own age and can personalise their bedrooms. They can bring their own bed linen and put up their own pictures and posters on the wall.
Staff are on hand to care for the students, help with homework and ensure their safety and well-being at all times.


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Arts Listings
Earlier this year I took a trip to see what Modern Hath Wrought. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) turns 75 this year, and is celebrating with both special and retrospective exhibitions and programs.
Although the current edifice on 3rd Street dates only to 1995, in the rapidly changing landscape of big, trendy, San Francisco museums it's now the "old" structure. How has it—and how has the considerably enlarged collection—held up?
The building still seems solid and well kept, and the entry remains impressive, although I'm not a fan of the giant, jutting, staircase that constricts the atrium like a granite goiter.
The art de jour in the lobby consists of two gigantic murals of Monticello and Mount Vernon by Kerry James Marshall. You can even buy cartoon-like color-them-yourself versions in the museum shop.
The paintings, the museum says, involve "incorporating images of the slaves who supported plantation life. At first glance, a number of optical tricks conceal them from view, but visitors who engage in the artist's visual games will discover figures that are so often omitted from representations of American history."
This inspired me, as I wandered the galleries, to look at the working staff of the Museum itself, at least those visible to visitors, and consider them as a representation of Bay Area museum culture. On the day I was there, I saw the following: primarily Caucasian greeters, "front desk", and exhibit installation staff; primarily African American and Asian American gallery security; primarily Hispanic custodial staff.
That's only the tip of opportunity for cultural insights at SFMOMA. You can also visitor watch. Pick a gallery and a painting or sculpture, and wait.
On a busy day, someone who is either a striking contrast or match—physical or sartorial—for that art will soon stop nearby. It's often hard for much of the art here to really stand alone—but when someone is standing next to it, it can really come alive.
Take a photograph of the juxtaposition. Repeat with another piece of art. Fortunately, SFMOMA has a lenient photography policy. Non-flash pictures OK, except in some special exhibits (ask the guards, if you're unsure).
What was the art like? Let's look.
The fifth floor has a special installation which wasn't yet open when I visited, and an outdoor sculpture deck which was available. The fourth floor contains mini-exhibits—one gallery each--of significant modern artists well represented in the SF MOMA collection.
The third floor has some fascinating special exhibits—more about those later. The second floor, with the largest amount of gallery space, is primarily given over to a chronological retrospective of the Museum's collections over the past seventy five years.
The latter is an interesting educational wander through modern art history. There's a good sense of the scope of the collection and the field, and the major components of what make up "modern art".
The third floor has a large exhibit devoted to a survey of California photography, from earliest days to present. Almost every image is intriguing and it's worth the time to carefully look at each section.
The first room contains two standouts, an 1884 Carleton Watkins panorama of the San Francisco waterfront (see if you can make out Berkeley in the distance, beyond unbridged Yerba Buena island) and the famously haunting Eadweard Muybridge photo in the round from the top of the Mark Hopkins mansion, recording San Francisco in 1878, the same year Berkeley was incorporated as a town.
Look closely at the latter, and you can make out the site where SF MOMA now stands, not far from the original edition of the Palace Hotel.
Out in the second floor circulation hall, there's a wall covered with dozens of varied depictions of San Francisco scenes and people, from architectural drawings of the Bay Bridge to abstract portraits. It's fascinating and manageably presented and viewed, a joyful and skillfully planned jumble of different tastes, styles, media, and periods.
Just above, on the third floor, there's a contrastingly restrained and homogeneous set of commissioned artworks by Ewan Gibbs. SFMOMA had him photograph San Francisco landmarks and scenes, which he then laboriously translated into pencil drawings, each made up of thousands of tiny, meticulous, lines and dots. They have an ethereal texture, both misty and pixilated.
So far so good—but as one ascends, the galleries increasingly contain empty calories of art, despite the massively imposing reputations of the artists. This seems especially true in the single-artist galleries, with the possible exception of the Clyfford Still and Diebenkorn spaces (look for the two examples from the latter's "Berkeley" period).
One gallery has a big rectangular canvas, painted entirely gray. A room or two over there's a smaller canvas, also painted all gray, by a different artist.
My visiting companion pointed out some subtle differences in paint texture…still, one wonders about the point. Is it that once someone has a name as an artist they can do anything and their fans and collectors will view it with gravitas? And, once it's officially hallowed and hung, should no one say "That's just a piece of canvas painted grey?"
Also educational in this regard is a small gallery display containing a few twine bound stacks of old newspapers up against the wall. (Hey, I have that at home!). Another room displays two pieces of furniture, one of them an old wooden cabinet with glass doors, filled with cement. This apparently implied profound things.
When I got home I hugged the old glass fronted cabinet in my front hall; I'll never let you be turned into Art, I promised.
Finally, a bunch of scrapes and scribbles, droopy ropes, and carabineers on the upper wall of the atrium. They look like something left there by a sloppy contractor who hasn't quite finished the job, but a nearby video shows they were created by a visual / performance artist who hangs from ceilings. Some of the scrapes appear to be the marks of his boots as he walked across the wall.
I wonder if architect Mario Botta knows someone scratched up the pristine white inside of his turret?
There are other unintentionally entertaining vignettes elsewhere in the museum.
One is a small narrative display created by an artist who was moving studios. If I understood it correctly, he faced the challenge of where to store trappings from his old studio before his new one was available.
Fortunately, he had an exhibit slot in an art gallery scheduled at the right time. Aha! He moved his stuff there and called it an exhibit, until it could be moved it into the new studio space.
This was a man who understood modern art.
Second, the gigantic freight elevator of the Museum—big enough to hoist an automobile—stopped a couple of times on the floors we were viewing. On each occasion, as the metal box stood open, the inside littered with janitorial equipment, moving palettes, and other behind-the-scenes detritus, visitors wandering by paused, looked, and peered around for the caption, perhaps wondering if this was also an exhibit.
Such scenes may say something that SFMOMA may not wish to acknowledge.
Upstairs there's also a film gallery retailing the obligatory endless reel of jerky, repetitive, inanities that makes you want to run screaming into the night, pausing only to knock down the videographer on the way and break his camera. Such exhibits have their practical place, though; if carpeting or padded benches are provided, they're a good place to take a brief nap. Bring earplugs.
The sculpture deck and top floor gallery of the Museum have some interesting pieces, including a nested stack of gargantuan metal spiders and—a blessing to the museum goer anywhere—places to sit down at the end of the climb.
But my eye was drawn to a Moderne piece not of the collection, Timothy Pflueger's towering, crenellated Pacific Telephone Building next door, by far the best sculptural object in the view shed, even from its backside.
Enough about 75 years. What of the future? SF MOMA marches ahead with the recently acquired Fisher collection of Modern Art, and plans are afoot for dramatically expanding the building to the south, which should vastly increase both the indoor and outdoor display possibilities.
This all came about, just before Donald Fisher's death last year, after community outrage fortunately ended his proposal to plant a dubious Modern box of a freestanding museum in the Presidio, next to the hallowed parade ground (note to posterity; that site is reserved for history, and Star Fleet headquarters).
After looking through SF MOMA today, I think the Fisher gift is all to the good. The Museum will certainly get bigger and better. And it will grow as a single collection, not two competing institutions.
Having a single modern art museum in San Francisco is pretty good; better than two, standing alone, which might be too much.
If you go…
It's around $7-8 round trip by BART from the Berkeley vicinity to the Montgomery Station, which is just a couple of blocks from the Museum. If you must drive, the Fifth and Mission garage provides close by public parking.
$15 general admission for adults. Yikes! With food and transportation this can easily creep towards a $100 visit for two. Go instead on the first Tuesday of the month—if you're free, the Museum is, too. Or Thursday evenings after 6:00 admission is half price. Students and seniors $9 regular admission.
The food in the ground floor Café Museo is satisfying and good, although pricey. We paid $30+ for lunch for two, without beverages. From the café you have a nice people watching view of the busy Third Street sidewalk, where both wage slaves and the wealthy hurry back and forth.
The museum shop—which seems much bigger than I recall from the Museum's earlier days—is also an intriguing place to wander through. The corners have some bargain shelves. Last year's expensive catalog for that blockbuster exhibit may now be marked down to a few dollars.


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Christian Counselors Can Help People Find A Balanced Relationship With God
In the Old Testament, Moses approached the Burning Bush and was greeted with the awe inspiring words, "I Am Who Am". These words portrayed a being that is eternal and is the source of all. Moses, immediately removed his sandals and fell before God. The mere presence turned his coal black hair to ghost white.
In the New Testament, Christ washes the feet of the apostles so that they may be clean. He allows himself to be their friend and a suffering servant on the cross. The apostles worship him but also hug him and share life with him.
So what is the proper relationship with the Trinity? Is it one that sees One God and Three Persons as an Omniscient, Omnipotent, Eternal and Ever Present Deity that created all and keeps everything in existence or is it a relationship of conversation with a man named Jesus who shares our trials and sufferings?
Should we bow in adoration or hug and hold in friendship? Should we tremble in fear, or rejoice in love? Are we a mere creation or a good friend with God?
The answer is both. It is not a matter of focusing on one extreme over the other because in reality there is no extreme. The only error would be eliminating one for the other. If our relationship with God is a relationship where we cannot look him in the eye EVER or come to him as a child or friend EVER then we are missing the point. Sometimes, God deserves complete and humble adoration–especially during ceremonies or adoration. Other times, it is good to come to him as a scared child or good friend for counsel and love.
If our relationship only encompasses one aspect of this relationship, then we are improperly worshiping God. We insult him by our lack of fear if we only see him as a good "buddy" but we also strip him of his love if we only see him as a "Zeus" type figure on Olympus.
We need to have a multi-dimensional relationship with God that respects his title as "Creator of the Universe" as well as understanding his loving and compassionate heart. In this, we can focus in our meditations upon various aspects or relationships we have with God. The first step is to focus on the Trinity. We can worship the fullness of God and at the same time for different occasions focus on different Persons of the Blessed Trinity. Furthermore, within the sacred mystery of the Logos, we can also worship the God-Man Jesus Christ–whether focus at one time is on His Human Heart or Divine Love.
Even so within the Divine Persons, we can find a little of both. If we look at the First Person, we see the Creator but within that we also see Fathership. In the story of the Prodigal Son, does not the Father run to the son who returns? This was totally unknown to Jewish custom and beneath a Father to run to his repentant son!
In the case of the Logos, we see Jesus Christ as a suffering servant and best friend of humanity but he also refers to Himself as "I Am Who Am" and we also have images of Christ as a fierce judge or Pantocrator who will separate the wicked from the just.
These images show us that we must have a creator/creation relationship that gives God his just due adoration but we also must possess a parent/child or friend/friend relationship as well. The only issue is when to utilize what relationship when or where.
In many cases, it it the Holy Spirit Who will inspire you to determine what relationship is appropriate at what given time. Some are more obvious but some are determined by the gentle whisper of the Third Person Who will always gently guide us to Him and the Father and Son who is ultimately one God, undivided and perfect.
Allow us to praise God for the wonderful mystery of the Trinity and the many aspects and relationships it affords us!
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Il Pavone
Sometimes Italian restaurants seem to be painting by numbers, but that's not the case with the artists at Il Pavone. The classic dishes are all available, but done so well you might find you'd forgotten how good a simple carbonara or minestrone can be.
Classic or contemporary, all the dishes are carefully crafted. So whether you're after traditional Italian dishes done right, or a fresh twist on a classic, you'll find it at Il Pavone.
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This weeks readings from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, which uses the New American Bible.
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) (Ezekiel 17:22-24; Psalm 92; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10; Mark 4:26-34)
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The Word on Fire
The Word On Fire – Fr. Robert Barron's internet site offers many interesting insights into all things Catholic. Fr. Barron has a full library of homilies that he has prepared and we will be featuring a link here to his 15 minute reflections on this week's readings.
This Sunday: "Fr. Barron's homily will return next week. Click the link below to visit his website- Word on Fire…"
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Fr. Scott Lewis
Fr. Scott Lewis is associate professor of New Testament at Regis College in Toronto. Each week Fr. Lewis writes a short reflection on the upcoming readings in the Catholic Register.
This Sunday: "A parable or metaphor plucked from its original time and place is often difficult to understand. At first glance, the image of planting and tending shoots in the reading from Ezekiel seems vague and puzzling. It is only when we study chapter 17 in its entirety and place it in the context of the sixth century BC that it becomes clearer."
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Fr. Greg Friedman
Sunday Soundbites is a weekly, 90-second radio homily based on the Sunday readings, written and read by Fr. Greg Friedman, O.F.M. Sunday Soundbites is also heard on Catholic radio stations around the country.
This Sunday: "The final lines of the award-winning film biography of Mahatma Gandhi have always been a source of encouragement for me. As his ashes are being scattered over the water, we hear Gandhi's voice: "Whenever I despair, I remember that the way of truth and love has always won. There may be tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they may seem invincible, but in the end, they always fail. Think of it: always."Hello, I'm Franciscan Father Greg Friedman, with the Sunday Soundbite for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. ….."
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Benito M. Pacheco
Rank: Professor
Position; Vice Chancellor for Research and Development
Academic Group: Construction Engineering and Management Group
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Research Interests: Bridge; Building; Earthquake; Wind; Fire; Vibration; Risk Management
Ph. D. Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering), 1987
University of Tokyo, Japan
MS Civil Engineering, 1984
University of the Philippines Diliman
BS Civil Engineering, 1980
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Pacheco, B. M. (2009) Disaster risk management background of DMAPS for infrastructure, Alternative Peer Review System for Engineers in Academe, Proceedings of the 35th Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) 35th National Convention, Baguio City, November 26-27, 2009.
Pacheco, B.M. (2009). Contributing Writer, Sustainable civil engineering: harmonizing infrastructure development with the environment, Kusakabe, O. et al. (eds), The University of the Philippines Press and Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.


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Crafting for Fun
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This supportive 'Creative Crafts' course will enable students to try different 'cost effective' crafts to create a variety of decorative items for gifts and pleasure. The course is aimed to improve your wellbeing and confidence through participating in fun and relaxing craft activities. This course will include such crafts as: card/paper crafts, painting on a variety of materials and sewing/textile crafting. This friendly and relaxed course caters for everyone who has an interest in crafting, working with their hands, learning new skills and techniques as well as the sharing of ideas.
Course aim
This supportive Creative Crafts course will enable students to try different cost effective crafts for Christmas and specific events. The course is aimed to improve your wellbeing & confidence through participating in fun & relaxing craft activities.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
- This course is suitable for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- To build on two existing card craft techniques
- To produce a variety of craft projects which incorporate recycled materials
- To participate in producing one piece of mixed media art
- To be creative and make one long term project that uses two different craft techniques
- To share ideas and good practice with others in the group
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
- You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
- You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions
What else do I need to know?
- A selection of materials and basic equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring additional materials with you
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
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Finally we are able to upgrade our iDevices to the official release of iOS 9. Despite having to lose the jailbreak on my daily driver which is the iPhone 6, I still feel good as my device started fresh again with great speed and fewer apps. In addition to the love of WatchOS 2, certainly, there are some features that I really enjoy when using iOS 9 on my iPhone. Here are the top 5 that I want to share with you:
1. Redesigned Multitasking App Switcher
Maybe it's due to boredness of the iOS 7/8 App Switcher and the wasted real estate for Recent or favorite contact and much empty spaces (if you are not jailbroken), I found it much useful as an app switcher that I can see a bigger picture of the apps that I may want to switch to.
Although some users especially those who are using the iPhone 6 Plus reported lag when using the new multitasking interface, I have not noticed any lag issue on my iPhone 6 and it works very well and is definitely an eye-candy feature.
2. Customizing Top Level Menu of AssitiveTouch
Without jailbreak tweaks such as Tage and Auxo installed on the device, the customizable AssistiveTouch is definitely one of the most wanted features so far for iOS. Many of you may be using it every minute as you may not want to press the physical Home Button so frequently and shorten its lifetime. But the limited customization and features really frustrated users that they have to change their habit and get used to what is provided there, for instance, double press on the "Home" icon to invoke app switcher, which is kind of annoying.
But with iOS 9, not only can you get a lot more functionalities of the top-level AssistiveTouch buttons such as Lock Screen, Pinch, Double Tap, and even invoking the multitasking card switcher, but also able to choose how many icons to be displayed. I basically need three of them: Screenshot, Multitasking and Home. But just in case I need something else, I put Device as the 4th icon to use. Super handy feature.
3. Safari Content Blockers
Now users are able to block any contents they don't want to see in Safari with this new Content Blockers feature. You can install third-party apps that filter out unwanted contents with specific rule sets. However, this is a super controversial feature as it threatens and potentially hurts numerous sites that depend on incomes from ads. That being said, it is shameless to blame Apple or the app developers for this and try to kill them right at launch.It is because you are free to install or not to install the ad blocker apps if you don't want to miss something you may be interested in or deals that you don't want to miss. And it's been said that ads providers are working on workarounds for such.
Peace is the first one to be pulled due to its "immensely unpopular move and the developer was subjected to pressure of "a torrent of unpleasantness", which indeed made me not feeling good as well. As a loyal customer of AdBlocker, I really hate irrelevant or overwhelming ads on particular sites and this Content Blocker feature cleans and speeds everything up. I really hope developers can carry one and bring leverage best on this Content Blocker feature opened up by Apple.
4. The "Back" Button
This is by far the most wanted feature that should have been implemented from iOS 1. You can now go back to previous app by tapping on the little back button appearing on the top left hand corner that appear as "Back to…(certain app)".
For instance, some in-app browsers are malfunctioning and with no ability to block ads that forces me to open in Safari. But it is always painful to switch between Safari and other apps due to limited amount of RAM that may require reloading in most cases (again, if you are not jailbroken and not able to use tweaks like ReachApp, Multifly, etc). Now I can tap on the "Back to…" and it will take me back to the previous with no clutter. You can also browse other webpages from Safari there without having to leave the apps and go back to the previous app at anytime.
Another example can be when you see certain app that is recommended on specific blog and that you are interested in, clicking the link will bring you to App Store. Now you can click the back button and go back to the site without bringing up app switcher. You can also always go back to your email apps after tapping on links opened in Safari.
But note that, when you lock the device or quit the app, this magic will no longer work.
5. Batteries Widget
As there are limited watch apps that support Complication on WatchOS 2, I am sticking with the Timelapse watch face that only tells date and time, which is actually sufficient for me and I can easily pull up glances for other apps. The new Batteries widget in the Today's view comes in handy as I don't have to activate my watch, flip-up the glances to see my Apple Watch battery life when using the iPhone.
Another good thing is that when the Apple Watch is disconnected, the widget will be automatically gone. So you don't have to disable it manually with much finger work.
So these are my 5 favorite features of iOS 9. What about yours? Let me know in the comments.


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Somewhere over the Atlantic, there is an Islamic militia that has proclaimed an Islamic state. It controls territory in several countries, has kidnapped and murdered many innocent people, including Christians, and openly professes its disdain for Western learning. Despite the undeniably barbarous nature of this militia, no American politician of note has advocated using American air power against it, much less American troops. This militia is Boko Haram, which has spread terror in Nigeria and neighboring countries in West Africa.Share
Boko Haram's ideological ally in Syria and Iraq, ISIS, has engendered a different reaction. We are engaged in a bombing campaign against ISIS that enjoys a high level of bipartisan support, and many politicians are clamoring for American boots on the ground to combat ISIS. The divergent response to Boko Haram and ISIS cannot be explained by different levels of barbarism; both groups are thoroughly appalling. Rather, the difference lies in geography. Most Americans see Africa as lacking strategic significance but reflexively regard the Mideast as vitally important.
It is time to question that reflex. As Pat Buchanan pointed out during the runup to our first war with Iraq, nearly a quarter of a century ago, our only vital interest in the Mideast is oil, and whoever controls the oil will be compelled, by economic necessity, to sell it on the world market. That observation is even truer today, as American production of oil and gas has increased and OPEC has lost much of its former cohesiveness. (Read more.)
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Tom Piatak on the Mideast
Posted by elena maria vidal at 12:00 AM
Labels: Apocalypse, Land of the Free, Politics, The House of Israel, The Mystery of Iniquity, The Persecuted Church
Tom Piatak on the Mideast
2 comments:
- Nancy Reyes said...
HELLO! Nigeria is a major oil producer.
The one who wrote this clueless essay needs to learn a bit about that continent (I worked in Liberia and Zimbabwe, so have a little bit of knowledge).
If the US doesn't want to intervene directly, it might be because of the terrible corruption problem in Nigeria. Since the election of the latest Muslim president, the corruption has decreased a bit, and the fight against Boko Harum has improved quite a bit. The other countries in the region are also helping in the fight.
If you want to read a good analysis of Nigeria, try StrategyPage.
- October 13, 2015 at 5:36:00 AM EDT
- elena maria vidal said...
Thank you for your insights, Nancy.
- October 13, 2015 at 12:48:00 PM EDT
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Prize for Understanding and Tolerance
Since 2002, the Jewish Museum Berlin and the Friends and Patrons of the Jewish Museum Berlin have presented the annual Prize for Understanding and Tolerance. The award honors businesspeople, cultural figures, and politicians who have rendered outstanding service in the interest of understanding and tolerance.
The award ceremony is traditionally held at an anniversary gala dinner to which the museum invites numerous friends and guests from the realms of politics, business, culture, and the media. The proceeds from the dinners go to support the museum's educational work for children and youth.
"Tolerance is... anything but arbitrariness. Tolerance is the ability to engage in serious dialogue, accept that others think differently, and see them as an asset." This is how Chancellor Angela Merkel defined the word in 2006 in her speech presenting the award to Helmut Panke.
Award Winners
The following people have received the Prize for Understanding and Tolerance to date:
|Year awarded
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|Heiko Maas, German Minister of Foreign Affairs
Anselm Kiefer, artist
|Susanne Klatten, entrepreneur
David Grossman, writer
|Joachim Gauck, former President of Germany
Joe Kaeser, CEO of Siemens AG
|Renate Lasker-Harpprecht and Anita Lasker Wallfisch, historical eyewitnesses
Hasso Plattner, businessman
|W. Michael Blumenthal, Founding Director of the Jewish Museum Berlin
|Hubert Burda, publisher
Wolfgang Schäuble, Federal Finance Minister
|Berthold Leibinger, associate of the TRUMPF Group
Iris Berben, actor
|Klaus Mangold, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Rothschild GmbH (Frankfurt and Moscow)
Richard von Weizsäcker, former President of Germany
|Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany
|Jan Philipp Reemtsma, literature scholar
Hubertus Erlen, business executive
|Franz Fehrenbach and Christof Bosch, both as representatives of the Bosch company
Michael Verhoeven, film director
|Roland Berger, corporate consultant
Imre Kertész, Nobel Laureate in Literature
|Helmut Kohl, former Chancellor of Germany
Fritz Stern, historian
|Daniel Barenboim, General Music Director of the Berlin State Oper
Helmut Panke, business executive
|Heinz Berggruen, art collector and patron
Otto Graf Lambsdorff, former Federal Minister of Germany
|Michael Otto, businessman
Johannes Rau, former President of Germany
|Otto Schily, former Interior Minister of Germany
Friede Springer, publisher
|Berthold Beitz, former Chairman of the Curatorium of the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen and Halbach Foundation
Heinrich von Pierer, former Chairman of the Siemens AG Board


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Branch of Service: U.S. Navy
State: California
Bio: Edward grew up in Thermal, California, and loves being outdoors, spending a lot of time in the desert riding motorcycles and horses. Edward joined the Navy in 1999, becoming an aviation ordnance technician. After the Navy, he attended community college where he started to understand that he was not the same person he was before. Edward realized he had some issues he needed to address and thanks to the support of several other veterans, he was able to earn his degree.
Edward started working at the VA after college and has been working as a peer support specialist helping veterans who are dealing with mental health-related challenges. He is extremely grateful to the veterans he works with who support him as much as he supports them.
Through this expedition, Edward hopes to talk with his fellow teammates and rebuild the sense of camaraderie he feels he has lost.


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The California Southern University Alumni Association has embarked upon a full slate of networking events for association members and other alumni, current learners, faculty and staff. The schedule offers something for everyone, whether you're a sports fan, a wine connoisseur—or even a fitness buff.
The schedule got underway in May, at the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists annual conference in Los Angeles. More than 30 alumni, learners and staff attended a mixer at the Hilton's Landings Bar—in the event's host hotel—to enjoy appetizers and drinks, network and discuss the day's breakout sessions.
The following month, the alumni association visited the Funk Zone in the breathtaking and historic Presidio neighborhood in Santa Barbara for a day of wine tasting, exploring the wide variety of art galleries and sampling some of the area's many fine-dining options.
In late July, a contingent of more than 60 members of the CalSouthern family saw the visiting Boston Red Sox break the hearts of the hometown fans by scoring five runs in the final inning to beat the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Anaheim Stadium, in an extremely exciting game. A fantastic time was had by all, regardless of team loyalty.
On Sunday, August 7, CalSouthern hosted the first annual New Graduates and Alumni Association Member Post-Graduation Brunch. Held the day following CalSouthern's commencement ceremony, the brunch gave the new graduates time to reflect upon the culmination of their educational journeys with members of the CalSouthern faculty and staff. Held at Irvine's popular Del Frisco's Grille, the brunch was the perfect way to end a very special weekend.
On September 25, association members and other guests will be running (or walking) the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K in Newport Beach. It's a great event for a great cause, and the CalSouthern racers will re-fuel post-run at Le Pain Quotidien.
A San Diego Alumni Mixer will be held in the fall and an open house at CalSouthern's new campus will take place in the new year. Look for dates and details to be released soon!
For more information about these networking events and the CalSouthern Alumni Association, as well as an opportunity to join (at no cost, of course), please visit alumni.calsouthern.edu


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Neon & A Wee White Bag
Greetings all, and welcome to this, the super bright sunlight, vacation edition of the blog. Yes, as you an see I'm still chillin' on vacation, squinting into the sun, trying my hardest to make the best of it (snort). Apparently yesterday Scotland had such a big storm that they had the biggest waves on the planet. On the planet. Sometimes, you just get get lucky.
Another lucky break...I found this vintage Coach cross-body bag on Ebay this week, and had it delivered to the holiday house. Isn't it cute? I have a bit of a thing for these vintage leather coach handbags. This is my second one (here is the first), and it's absolutely perfect for vacations and nights out where all you really want to take with you is a lipstick, a phone, and a credit card. That's twice lucky in one week by my calculations.
French Connection top / J. Crew skirt (old), similar / Enzo Angiolini sandals (old), similar


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Hi all,
I've taken the Onboarding application template and have filled out the various fields. E.g. Resources, Tasks etc..
The issue I'm facing is when I invite my employees to try out the application, they're recieving errors based on
data retrieval from share point
Error: Failed to load Leadership links. Server Response. Failed to read metadata from file source. Response from end service is: Not found.
@LightOfOdin - Can you provide a Session ID?
Hi caburk,
Of course not an issue. This is the error on one of my managers. Note that application works perfectly fine for me. Issues arise only with my collegues.
Error: Failed to load tasks. The specified record was not found. Server Response. Failed to read meta data from file source. Response from the end service is: Not Found clientRequestId: 060ff30c-e3a5--4bbc-ae5f-c6a2ffe5defc service requestId:060ff30c-e3a5--4bbc-ae5f-c6a2ffe5defc
SessionId: 7f136475-4bea-4b21-8302-132bb15c0a81
Please let me know if you need anything else.
@LightOfOdin - I'm seeing an authentication/permission failure followed by a long list of "Not found" errors. Is your app setup in the same subscription (AAD tenant) as the users accessing the app? And do users have access to the content being returned in the app? They need access to the app and the data sources the app connects to.
Given the amount of errors, someone would need to look at your setup. Have you filed a support ticket?
Hi Caburk,
That sounds quite odd. They should all be part of the same AD forest. I used the onboarding template provide by PowerApps, then I clicked on something along the lines of "Make my own app". I haven't create a support ticket as of yet. Is this something you're able to do from your end? Or if you can direct me to the right direct to create the ticket.
Really looking at using this application within our workforce.
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Coconut Cauliflower Curry with Garbanzo Beans and Basil Rice
French Lentil and Butternut Squash Salad over Winter Greens
Tuscan Chicken Soup with Pesto and Lemon
Roasted Rock Cod with Mustard and Capers over Broccolini
Dreaming of healthy meals with maximum flavor and minimal effort? Join Chef Olive as he offers four straightforward cooking methods to make fast, delicious meals that involve fewer ingredients and less clean up.
Chef Bio: The former co-owner and bar manager of Berkeley's acclaimed Cesar Tapas Bar, Said is one of the Bay Area's respected culinary personalities. Born and raised in France, he is the descendant of at least five generations of restaurateurs dating back to the early 1750s in France. Said began his career at the age of 15 in his mother's Paris restaurant. He moved to Los Angeles in the early 1980s and worked at Ken Frank's La Toque, one of the first restaurants in the country to feature California nouvelle cuisine. In 1987, Said returned to Paris and opened his own restaurant, the very popular Texas Coyote, which included three sprawling bars and a night club. It had frequent reviews in the press such as Gault Millau, Vogue, Le Point, Le Nouvel Observateur, Le Monde, Paris Capital magazine, Liberation and Marie Claire. Olivier Said was a regular guest host on the number two national radio station in France, Skyrock, live from his restaurant.
Living in the Bay Area gives us access to some of the world's best, freshest & delicious produce. Here at Kitchen on Fire we are lucky enough to have two farmers' markets within walking distance. We couldn't help but have a class like this. We'll explore the farmer's market together, talking with the farmers to ensure we get the best picks. Then we'll head back to the kitchen to start the hands-on cooking fun as we prepare a fantastic meal featuring all of the fresh goodies we just purchased! Learn all about local seasonality, how to store & keep produce fresh, & most importantly, some fantastic, ideas, tips, trick & recipes for Berkeley's bounty of locally grown best!
Nutritionist Bio: Lisa Michelle Miller is a Nutrition Consultant and is a member of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (nanp.org). She graduated with honors and earned a certification in Nutrition Consulting from the state licensed Bauman College, College of Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts in Berkeley, California. Lisa's holds a Bachelor of Science degree, with experience in the health care, agriculture and consumer products industries. She also has years of training and personnel development experience.
In addition to instructing at Kitchen on Fire, Lisa runs her private nutrition practice, Ocean View Nutrition, in the San Francisco East Bay and leads nutrition classes at other locations in the area and on-line. As a lifelong athlete, and as a triathlete, she has used her nutrition knowledge to optimize performance and overall wellness. Lisa balances her passion for nutrition and cooking with biking, hiking, running, yoga, skiing, kayaking and spending time with her nieces and nephews.
Food Philosophy: Lisa's nutrition philosophy is based on healthy preparation of an organic whole food diet, tailored to the needs and goals of each individual. For Lisa, nutrition has always been a lifestyle, never a diet.
What to wear/bring to class: Please wear close-toed shoes to all classes. If you have shoulder-length hair or longer, please wear it back and away from your face; we have plenty of hair ties in the kitchen for you to use and keep. Feel free to bring a favorite apron, but know that we will supply all the tools you need at class.
Class format: Each class will begin with a lecture from the chefs about the day's theme and recipes. After this introduction, the group will break up into smaller teams, and start working on four or five recipes related to the technique of the day. A snack will be served at the beginning of class, and you will sit down to enjoy the meal that the class has prepared at the end of the class. You are welcome to eat as much as you'd like in class, but unfortunately our zoning permit does not allow us to have students take food home.
Wine and other Alcoholic Beverages: We whole-heartedly invite class participants (who are 21 and older) to bring any beverages they would like to enjoy during their stay at Kitchen on Fire for personal consumption. We cannot sell or distribute alcohol and we uphold ABC regulations. No minor can drink and we cannot have intoxicated students attending a class. Our friends at Vintage Berkeley wine shop on Vine Street will extend a 10% discount on any bottles you purchase for your class at Kitchen on Fire - just bring in this letter.
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Michelle Birbeck
author of
and she's here today to talk about her latest novel
The Last Keeper
Is this your first novel and is this a stand-alone or part of a series?
It is part of a series, the second one is called Last Chance, and there's a preview in the back of the book with a juicy bit in there.How long did it take before The Last Keeper was completed?
From start to publication it's been almost four years of writing, rewriting, planning, plotting, and editing. Of course, for a lot of that time I was working on other projects whilst the first one sat and rested for a bit, but I've come back to it two or three times a year since I started it.
What was the biggest challenge for you in writing this book?
Stopping. When I came to the end of it, I didn't want it to stop, I didn't want to let go of the characters, which is one of the reasons I wrote more in the series.
Some authors have a playlist for their books, do you have one for The Last Keeper? What are the songs and which one is your favorite?
I went through a lot of songs whilst I was writing the book, and editing, and reediting. The actual list is about six hours in length, but a couple of my favourites from it are: Complicated by Bon Jovi, Black Sky by Shakespear's Sister, and the entire of all the All American Rejects' albums.Which part of the book did you struggle with the most in terms of writing?
I can't say the specific part without giving away what happens, but I can tell you that it was chapter 18. That whole chapter was the hardest I had to write in this book, but at the same time, it is also one of my favourite parts.
Serenity and Ray's connection is soulful and enduring not like the usual passionate and primal romances we read in PNR novels. How did Serenity & Ray's love story evolve into this? Where are all their emotions coming from because it felt really personal.
When I was writing about their feelings for each other, I thought a lot about what it might be like to have that kind of relationship. Not only the waiting for it to happen, but then finding it and realising that although you're happy, you're also going to have to live every day worrying, even if it's only a little, about losing that person. And for me, I'd imagine losing a partner is one of the worst things in the world, especially when you love that person with all your heart. Also, for me, I don't think love is just about passion, it's part of it, sure, but only part of it, not the whole thing.
Now that you're books are about to hit the shelves, what's your typical day like?
I'm pretty sure I resemble a headless chicken at the moment. At least, it feels like my head's hanging off my shoulders whilst I run around flapping my arms. In reality, I'm just very busy, with emails and blogs and twitter, and talking to people about setting up signings, not to mention the fact that I'm working on writing some more, too!
I love the Great Cats, I think they're magnificent and truly magical, how did this idea came about aside from the usual werewolf?
I love cats. Don't get me wrong, I love wolves, too, but cats are my thing. I have two in my house, and the one we've had the longest is called Loki, and he is huge. But at the same time, he is so sleek and majestic with the way he sits and wanders around. There's also the purring, which is one of the most wonderful sounds in the world.I see that you listed Anne Rice as one of your influences, which of her books is your favorite? Have you read her latest book, The Wolf Gift?
I haven't read her latest one, but my favourite of all of them has to be Pandora. I love the character and the times she lived in, and that book is the one that pulls me in every time. I'm actually rereading it at the moment. Close second has to be Queen of the Damned, but don't ask about the movie, that was awful!
Thanks for stopping by our blog Michelle!
We wish you the best with The Last Keeper and Loki.
We wish you the best with The Last Keeper and Loki.
For more info about Michelle you may find her at
Twitter @MichelleBirbeck


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Reference and Bibliographic Instruction Here is an article from Illinois Libraries which examines BI philosophy statements from various libraries.
From the article:
"What is your philosophy toward reference service?" "What is your philosophy towards bibliographic instruction?" These are common questions put to candidates for librarian positions in public services. What interviewers are trying to elicit is some statement of the candidate's beliefs, priorities or values on the subject. Although responses vary, statements of philosophy generally point to the candidate's professing to fall at either the instructional or the informational end of the spectrum. Statements of reference philosophy might point to a belief in teaching students how to find their own answers (instruction) or in providing the answers themselves (information). Similarly, statements of bibliographic instruction philosophy might point to a belief in promoting student self-sufficiency and life-long learning (instruction) or in providing students with just enough information to get them through the current assignment (information).
Philosophy statements pose difficulties. A library may have its own philosophies toward reference and bibliographic instruction, or it may have an amalgam of philosophies held by individual librarians. If library-wide philosophies exist, they may be written or unwritten. If unwritten, they may or may not be widely understood. If written, they may have come "top down" from the library administrator of "bottom up" from discussions among librarians themselves. And even if these philosophies, written or unwritten, are widely understood, they may not be followed in practice.
Full article at http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/il980257.html.


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Elecom offers strange wireless headphones for iPod shuffle
Wireless headphones have no wireless tech inside
I am sure that we are all familiar with wireless headphones. Typically, we are talking about headphones that use Bluetooth or headphones that use special 2.4GHz dongles to connect to computers and other things from across the room. Elecom has unveiled a new set of Wireless headphones for the iPod shuffle that are far from what you would expect in wireless headphones.
The headset doesn't need wires, but it is not what you would expect to find. Rather than having Bluetooth gear or 2.4GHz wireless connectivity inside, the thing has a 3.5mm headphone jack on one of the earpieces of the headphones. Rather than having to run a wire from the headphones to the shuffle, the Elecom headphones - called the Actrail - have a headphone plug and the shuffle sticks to the side of the earpiece.
That in fact means no wires, but having a shuffle hanging off your headphones looks strange to me. The headphones appear to only function with the latest generation shuffle player. They use a behind the neck design which some will hate and others will love. The behind the neck style keeps your hair nice and neat. The headphones are offered in Japan only right now for about $50 per pair.
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It can be a bit frustrating to start getting into a book on your commute when you just as soon have to put it down, which is part of the idea behind a new initiative called Subway Reads, a web platform that offers free e-books to subway riders that can be timed to their commute.
The program is a collaboration among the MTA, Transit Wireless (the company behind the $250 million+ project to put Wi-Fi in 278 underground stations), and Penguin Random House. According to the Times, the platform was launched as a way to promote the fact that connectivity has already reached 175 stations, but it will only last eight weeks. During that time, users can download novellas, short stories or parts of complete books to their cellphones or tablets, and they can make their selections based on how long they expect to be on the train (the formula accounts for about a page a minute).


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Sleep apnea affects more than twelve million Americans, according to the Institute of Health. Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient, or are a friend or relative of someone suffering from sleep apnea, this book offers help. read more
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Easy Lentil and Kale Ragoût
- 1/3 cup lentils
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 red onion, chopped
- 3 large or 4 small kale leaves (I used red and dinosaur varieties), roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup prepared tomato basil pasta sauce (more or less depending on how "saucy" you want it)
- dried herbs and ground flaxseed to taste (any dried seasonings would work)
- s&p to taste
Step 1: Rinse and drain the lentils. Add to a pot with 4 cups of hot water. Simmer for 45 minutes or until lentils are soft and chewy.
Step 2: Meanwhile, as the lentils finish cooking, prep the kale. With EVOO in the pot, add onions and saute until caramelized. Add the kale and allow a minute or two for it to wilt. Once they've reduced in size, add the tomato pasta sauce. Stir and incorporate well.
Step 3: Drain the cooked lentils and then pour into the pot with the kale. Mix well and season to taste.
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Founded in 1999, the Business Law Clinic (BLC") at Loyola University Chicago School of Law is a transactional law clinic that provides students a exclusive opportunity to develop important lawyering abilities in a expert, interactive reside-client environment. This involves all of the laws that govern how to start off, purchase, manage and close or sell any variety of enterprise. The Institute, situated at Russell Square, a few minutes' walk from Lincoln's Inn Fields, is one particular of the key law libraries worldwide. Much better then if you would know how to figure out if a company aspect deserves the help of a legal professional.
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