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A Schedule? | Last month I decided that I'd like to try and post here at least once a week throughout the rest of the year and as you may have noticed it's been going pretty well so far - 10 points to Ravenclaw! Last year I really struggled with writing and only managed to squeeze in thirty-five posts here in total, ten of which were in January alone, so I think weekly posts are a manageable goal. Going forward you can expect to find a brand new shiny post here every Monday, with a few extras thrown in along the way!
Bonus Features | I haven't yet found my next big binge-watch but a few recent boxset purchases have reignited my love of DVD bonus features and episode audio commentaries. I'm a sucker for all things "behind-the-scenes magic", from learning about props and set design to lighting, camera work, the writer's room and casting. Sadly this rediscovery has been pretty short-lived as my DVD player actually decided to give up on life last week. So, I'm currently back to rewatching The Good Place on a loop until I get a new one...
90's Throwback | Although season six hasn't started in the UK yet, this Nashville clip which previews an *NSYNC cover made me smile. I'm looking forward to seeing how the final season will wrap up!
#shinyhappybloggers | This Instagram hashtag was recently created by Jemma over at Dorkface as a place for bloggers to share their latest posts and interact with the community, helping others to hit their Insta-goals or simply finding new blogs to read. Over the past few weeks I've been trying to scroll through the hashtag when I have a few minutes, liking up lots of fellow bloggers photos and have also discovered some new accounts to follow and blogs to read.
Coconut + Cocoa | One of my favourite recent discoveries is Marks & Spencer's new dairy-free coconut and cocoa milkshake style drink. It's reminiscent of the delicious Rebel Kitchen ones you can find in some of the other supermarkets and is too good to resist!
5 Links:
- Anjali's photos from Christchurch Adventure Park had me wanting to jump on a plane to NZ
- Thanks to this post I now really want to make a patchwork rug!
- If you're struggling with how to take bright photos during the winter months Katie has some great tips
- Gillian shared an interesting post on impostor syndrome
- Ria posted about her writing goals for the year ahead and I'm looking forward to reading more of her work!


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As much as I love food, I love connecting with people over food even more. Recently, the #cbusfoodbloggers group took part in an amazing Culinary Experience at The Kitchen, located in downtown Columbus, Ohio, in the German Village.
The last part of that statement gets to me. We were in the German Village, which is really close to the Italian Village. And about a million other really cool places in Columbus that I am dying to explore. It's fair to say that this new environment is pretty overwhelming. Not that Phoenix doesn't have a great food scene, because it does, but things are different here. Maybe it is the changing seasons, or maybe it is the eclectic mix of people all mashed up in one place. Either way, Columbus is a pretty fantastic place for new experiences.
Like the amazing brunch the #cbusfoodbloggers group had at The Kitchen. According to their Facebook page, 'The Kitchen hosts events that use communal cooking and food as the focal point of a creative, immersive dining experience.'
Culinary Experience at The Kitchen
Imagine walking into a bright, funky little space with clean lines, an open kitchen, and meeting a staff with even more open minds. That is pretty much what it was. To be honest, I did not read up on our host before the event. I really like to walk in unbiased, ready to enjoy my over viewpoint on an establishment.
Before our brunch, I thought we were going to have a kitchen tour, maybe help out with a few recipes, and mostly rave about the food. Now don't get me wrong, The Kitchen is doing everything right when it comes to the food. Ingredients are seasonal, and locally sourced, and the staff definitely knows their way around knife. But it is the actual premise of this place that blew me away.
You see folks, this isn't a sit down and order dinner kind of place. This is truly a hands-on culinary experience. Image getting a group of your favorite people under one roof and actually cooking together, without having to worry about creating a menu, shopping for ingredients, or cleaning up! I really don't feel like I am doing this place justice.
We walked in, and right off the bat were presented with delectable Nutella French Toast Bites and mimosas. From there co-owner Anne told us a little about the history of the building, and how the restaurant was started. A full write up is on cbusfoodbloggers.com. For now, I just wanted to share a little about my personal experience.
Brunch Menu
From there we went over the menu, which consisted of:
- Orange, Apple, and Fennel Salad
- Crab Avocado Toasts
- Mushroom, Leek, and Fontina Frittata
- Nutmeg and Black Pepper Popovers
- Maple Glazed Bacon
Then we figured out who was going to be making what. I personally helped to make the Crab Avocado Toasts, and the popovers. Which to be honest didn't pop the way they should have. That is one thing I love about this place, it doesn't matter if you are a newbie in the kitchen, or are running your own food gig, you WILL learn something. Anne gave me a few tips for the next time I try to master the art of popovers.
The staff walked us through every step of preparing, and cooking our various brunch dishes, but we did the actual labor. It was pretty amazing to bond with this new group of friends over our shared love of food, photography, and social media. Speaking of photography. be sure to checkout the gallery of pictures from our culinary experience at the bottom of this post.
Once our meal was ready, we sat down family style to share food and conversation, while the staff quietly cleaned up our mess. I have to hand it to them, they are the most gracious of hosts. Close enough to answer questions, but discrete enough that we enjoyed our meal as if we were in someone's home.
Next up, I plan to get Paul down there with me. He shies away from the kitchen, in part because I have spoiled him, but also because he is a little intimidated. One evening in The Kitchen and I think he'll be more willing to pitch in, rather than roll his eyes, the next time I prod him for help with dinner.
Keep scrolling for more pictures, and click the titles for the recipes!
The Kitchen Recipes
Mushroom, Leek and Fontina Frittata
Apple, Orange and Fennel Salad
Crab Avocado Crostini
Nutmeg and Black Pepper Popovers
Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures of our didn't-quite-pop-enough popovers, but they flavors were amazing!
Cherry Pistachio Biscotti
We brought the biscotti home, and Paul devoured it before I could get any shots of it. Suffice to say, he loved it.
And the recipe for the bacon is pretty simple. Cook bacon, brush with quality maple syrup, and don't burn it.
Maple Glazed Bacon
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon
- 1/4 cup quality maple syrup
- Line an extra large baking sheet will foil. Place a baking rack on tray. Evenly place bacon on baking rack. Place on the center rack in the oven. Turn oven on to 400 degrees. Bake 15 minutes. Check crispiness of bacon. Continue to bake in 5 minute intervals, checking frequently until bacon reaches desired doneness. Remove bacon from oven, brush lightly with maple syrup. Return to oven for 3-5 minutes until slightly bubbly and caramelized. Remove immediately from oven, allow to cool slightly before serving.

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One of our regular features on the Latest Word is Denver Blogs, in which we highlight worthy new items from Colorado-centric sites. In that context, we shared a Colorado Pols link about a survey showing Rick Santorum polling ahead of Barack Obama in a group of states that includes Colorado. These results left one of our readers slack-jawed.
Eric writes:
That doesn't make sense.
I know Santorum won the red primary, but those percentages don't make sense.
Colorado isn't Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, or Arizona. Extremes typically don't play well here. I can see Santorum being carried by the wild eyed zealots that vote in the red primaries, but not in the general against a moderate Democrat like the President.
Odd as it might seem, mittens would probably play better in Colorado than frothy, but neither would be good for more than 45 or 46 percent.
Santorum's crazy religious rants and his war on women don't do well here.
Too many indies, as well as motivated Dem's, and too few delusional reds, even with the latest eggmendment to lure them out.
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Lincoln City arrive at the Emirates this evening, sacrificial lambs for the FA Cup slaughter. Their chances in the normal course of events, would be described as "slim and none – and slim just left town". Well, slim just returned.
The nation, the BBC and the 'Romance of the FA Cup' demanded that this tie take place on a crisp afternoon at Sincil Bank. Football's fates decreed otherwise and the media-friendly Crowley brothers bring their players to north London for what ought to be a footballing lesson.
Listen, I know everyone wants us to lose but it is inconceivable that Arsenal won't win. The quality of even our second string players is enough to ensure that we win, most likely in a similar manner to the last round at Sutton. No disrespect to the Imps but defeat tonight ought to see heads roll before the post-match interviews have taken place.
Leaders of the National League, Lincoln have captured the imagination of the nation with their cup run. They have exploited the fashion for the 'big' clubs to play weakened teams in the competition and their work-rate in doing so has been admirable. The bloody noses issued along the way are something which ought to make every club take notice.
Today underlines their biggest problem progress is made, second strings become progressively better. Arguably, the Arsenal second string is a harder team to face than the first XI. This lot have yet to throw in the towel for any match. Indeed, the club is waiting anxiously for the results of UEFA's drug testers with concerns that the players all took 'Spice' as they waited for Laurent Koscielny to leave the pitch on Tuesday night.
Best Days
While the second string is most likely to take the field this evening, there's a strong case for making the first XI play. They are in a run of horrendous results, with five defeats in six games. Each of those matches raises unanswered questions about the current regime. It isn't just the players, the whole set-up is under scrutiny; preparation, abilities and/or mental strength, tactics, Wenger's decision-making.
Arsène admitted that he gambled on Tuesday and we ended up on the wrong end of an extremely damaging thrashing. I don't understand why he chose to chase a "one in a million" chance; it was footballing suicide and the actions of a desperate man.
Projecting PSG's collapse in the Camp Nou onto Bayern is fundamentally flawed in one crucial respect: we're no Barcelona. While the first hour was encouraging, it was far from devastating for the Germans. One-down, they still had plenty of opportunities to score and the over-riding sense is that they hadn't got out of second gear.
With just today and West Bromwich Albion before the international break, the training ground can't be much fun at the moment. The pall of defeat hangs over the squad and some relief has to be breathed into the air. Two victories could make Colney a better time to return to after a fortnight with their national teams. It won't change anyone's mind about staying or going; those decisions are already made.
Top Man
The sub-plot of the manager's future is inextricably linked to every match we play with a second protest before today's match. Until the air is cleared by the club's announcement over his future, this 'drama' will continue to play out.
There's a real sense that the board and manager are content to pay nothing more than lip service to the issue. Perhaps they are hoping it will fizzle out and go away as it did last season?
Unless there are three major shocks, the last four will feature the top three and Arsenal. I have no doubt that Arsène will field the 'usual' FA Cup side this evening. For some players, it may be their last first-team game of the season; surely the semi-final see the strongest XI?
Martinez; Maitland-Niles, Mertesacker, Gabriel, Gibbs; Coquelin, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Walcott, Iwobi, Reine-Adelaide; Perez
Dad's Jukebox
Later this morning, Times of our Lives reaches 1995 on Dad's Jukebox. Keep an eye on the comments section and the right sidebar for the updates.
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With little more than a week before the starting gun commences the running of the 2015 Boston Marathon, Boston's Marathon Bombing Report evaluates the city's emergency response for the tragedy. The report that analyzed how Boston handled the bombing event and the following manhunt for the perpetrators touted an effective response, and indicated the city's overall preparedness.
The focal point of the summary was the fact that all victims that were transferred to Boston-area hospitals for treatment survived. Likewise, after an intense manhunt that was conducted over a nearly five-day period of time, both suspects were identified and located. Both were either neutralized or taken into custody. The report concluded that coordination between federal, state and local authorities in the Boston area under the circumstances was extremely effective.
Because the authorities were already cooperating for the Marathon, transition to crisis intervention from general management was enhanced. The Unified Command (UC) structure morphed quickly into collaborative decision-making in the face of monumental circumstances. The report details the joint facilitation of mayoral efforts with that of the state governor and his resources. Down to even press conferences and media relations, resources were streamlined to enhance response.
The analysis showed that for the most part, police coordinated well with emergency medical resources to get the wounded to appropriate medical care facilities. Triage units processed victims according to severity of injury and created a hierarchy of transport that served to get critically wounded to critical care facilities successfully. Mental health resources were mobilized quickly for survivors and anyone who felt effected by the tragedy. The Marathon Bombing Evaluation's analysis of Boston's emergency response was positive overall.
One area of deficiency according to the report was the staffing patterns of law enforcement during the massive manhunt for the alleged perpetrators. Because of the scope of the effort, there was insufficient relief for already overworked officers. The report concluded that the combination of stress with fatigue led to potentially dangerous errors of judgment and execution.
A specific manifestation of this fatigue and stress combination was seen in the shootout that occurred once the Tsarnaev brothers were located and cornered in Watertown. The report concluded that while the initial responders practiced appropriate firearms discipline, reactions deteriorated as the second wave of officers arrived. In several situations, police on opposite sides of the street were firing shots creating the risk of cross-fire and potential friendly-fire injury. Multiple officers self-deployed without official direction and therefore were not privy to instruction or information. The evaluation concluded that supervisory coordination was somewhat ineffective because of communication logistics.
The decision by UC to require residents to "Shelter In Place" (stay in their homes) was reportedly well-implemented and contributed to limited collateral damage during the apprehension of the suspects. Lack of civilian traffic and public transit degraded the ability of suspects to abscond from the vicinity. Public safety was paramount in this situation and it was concluded that protective actions were well-executed. This was another example of well-coordinated communication on behalf of authorities within the community-at-large.
A heinous event of this magnitude places a huge burden on the resources and resolve of a municipality. The Marathon Bombing Report concluded in its evaluation that Boston's official response was exemplary, and worthy of due praise.
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Who get's more entertainment from traditional means like the TV or movies than on the Internet? I'd like to know because I entertain myself on my iphone and macbook pro. The video was filmed in the back seat of a taxi car on my way to film Pop17 at a conference.
I attended the Digital Hollywood Media Summit conference here in New York City yesterday and interviewed some leading industry professionals for Pop17. You may watch the video I made at Pop17 where I not only have the video available in flash, but also in wmv, mov, m4v, and 3gp. If you are reading this on RSS I promise you can watch the video where ever you are by going here.
FYI: I'm working on getting distributed on YouTube and iTunes at the moment.
Thanks for all the awesome feedback from this video so far. I'll be updating your responses in this blog post so why don't you tell me your response in the comments.
This is the types of Entertainment We Love:
Hi Sarah,
I would like to say that I 500% agree with you. Since I have a wifi connection and my macbook, I did not watch tv anymore. Internet is incredible universe, with so much information. I am a information addict but my job cannot offer me so much time to be online 25 hours a day…
I think that Internet change our life and is open an new universe and it is just the beginning. I am exciting to discover the internet future, great opportunities.
Continue pop17, great and sometimes I post your video on my French blog.
Thanks for embedding my videos on your French blog! I use the 3g network to surf mobile because EDGE on my iphone is so slow. Sometimes I'll browse on EDGE, but mostly just to comment on Pop17 and other blogs.
Hi Sarah,
I'm not sure I really love the Internet but I do spend a LOT of time on it.
I'm curious why you want to be emailed by random viewers like me. I've
noticed before that you asked for email and it intrigues me. Do people
respond by email at all?
Random viewers like you are the ones that make everything I do online worth it. It's a lot of work to write back to emails, but I find it a great way to interact and participate with my audience. Thanks for watching!!!!
Hi Sarah its MacBookGuy91 here yes i love the internet i spend most
of my time on the internet. I do watch a few movies and when i go to
bed i have the tv on all night but i am a sleep so i guess my physical
mind is not watching it but like my body or something is watching it
because someone turns off that tv and i wake up a bit later. But to
answer your question yes i love the internet theirs so much to do i
learn so much and there lots of stuff on it but its not all good it
depends what you do. Well the most use from my macbook is the Internet,
but i still do other fun stuff on my computer. I am still planning on
getting a MacBook Air. Have a great day.


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Find out HERE what motivated companies to become member of EMEA's leading organisation, representing key distributor as well as leading manufacturer companies active in the PT/MC Industry.
- "I have come to recognise EPTDA as a valuable association, which undertakes and registers reputable companies with professional knowledge and international experience. Being a part of this global network will add to the brand awareness of my own company, thus leading to greater business development opportunities. Becoming a member of EPTDA gives us the possibility to meet important top management representatives and have meaningful discussions for future growth and development of our product range and partnerships."
Carol Bartha, General Manager of Leco Impex SRL
- "For Otto Olsen AS, it is of great interest to become a part of EPTDA - an association that brings together premium distribution companies with the best products and knowledge of the international marketplace. We look forward to exploring more business opportunities within the worldwide network of EPTDA."
Ole Melhus, Chairman of Otto Olsen group.
- "We believe that the EPTDA will contribute to raising the brand awareness in both the industry and amongst potential customers. This was the main reason for us to become a member of EPTDA, besides all the other benefits for which EPTDA is known for. We are also very delighted that EPTDA is emerging as a leading organisation across Europe, the Middle East and Africa – a region which is of great development importance to Bode."
Marc Geel, International Sales Manager at Bode Belting.
- "We decided to join EPTDA because it is an important organization in our market and we believe we can benefit from the networking it facilitates. Also, it is a good medium for us to learn best practices from other parties. An association such as EPTDA is very positive since it brings together manufacturers and distributors, which do not always have the same point of view."
Juan Manuel Ortega, Director General of Rodamientos Y Servicios (ROYSE)
- "As a manufacturer member of the EPTDA we look forward to making new contacts with important distributor members and also demonstrating the benefits of selling MRO chemical products to those distributor members yet to realize the potential of this revenue stream."
Jean Paul Dumortier, European Marketing Manager at CRC Industries Europe.
- "The speed dating with new potential suppliers for our companies was interesting and could contribute to our growing goals. It's also a good way of following our business markets and determine our future strategy, which is an ongoing process."
Olaf van den Ven, Managing Director at Mijnsbergen
- "EPTDA is definitely the most known PT distributor association in Europe. Joining such association enables manufacturers like us to reach out for new distributors in Europe by successfully promoting their brand and production capacity. If we want to expand on the market -and we do - it's quiet obvious that we have to join the EPTDA community where we'll have direct access to new potential customers."
Baptiste Le Goff, CEO at Merger
- "EPTDA is clearly the premier association in all of Europe and as we expand our business throughout Europe we hope to utilize EPTA distributor members in key markets."
Bob Callahan, Executive Director at SENQCIA MAXCO
- "As we are aware of the value and quality of our products, we are more and more directed towards the international market. The perfect solution has been to join EPTDA, and be part of the leading association for the industrial distribution channel in Europe, the Middle East & Africa, using this stage to make new contacts with important distributors and meet new customers."
Miria Bastoni, Sales Manager at MecVel.
- "Our decision to become an EPTDA member is the natural effect of our "nature", already having a widespread worldwide presence, through subsidiaries and agencies. By joining EPTDA we aim to improve our worldwide presence thanks to new mutually beneficial partnerships with EPTDA member colleagues."
Stefano Magni, Sales Manager Unimec
- "Partnering with the EPTDA ensures that as our business evolves, we remain aligned with the needs and demands that are specific to the European customer base."
Kurt Gamelin, Chief Executive Officer at Cone Drive
- "EPTDA, as the leading industry organization for power transmission industrial applications, provides a highly visible and reputable platform to communicate our product and service offering and build relationships with new distribution partners."
Mike Page, European Sales Director at Cone Drive.
- "WPT Power is honored to be involved with EPTDA. The EPTDA is a great fit for developing an international presence for us as a manufacturer. We have been associated with their sister organization, PTDA for a long time and they have helped us connect with quality distributors in North America. EPTDA has a commitment to the best professional practices in mechanical power transmission and we are looking forward to growing relationships in the European community."
Steve St. John, Marketing Manager at WPT.
- "Being a member of EPTDA will allow our company to be a part of a family of top quality distributors and manufacturers in the PT/MC industry in Europe. This means we will be at the forefront of market and economic trends, strength relationships and share experiences and practices with the rest of the members."
Josep Garcia, International Business Manager at Lindis.
- "We joined EPTDA as we recognised an efficient and forward looking organisation which promoted best practise amongst its members and backed this up with a comprehensive and ongoing training programme useful to all staff members."
Jordan Spanner, Managing Director at Corsair Sarl.
- "We firmly believe in the power of networking for progress, and we consider the exchange of information and experience to be of priceless value. Market data will surely help us to drive our business forward and keep our services up to date based on customer needs. We attended the Annual Convention in Barcelona as guests, and we truly appreciated the environment, as well as the experience."
Luca Martelli, CEO at TRM.
- "The internet is changing the world, the way we work and our expectations. If you think global, there are no limits to the possibilities; if you act local, there are no limits to the threats. We see the world, our world, as our playground and want to meet and learn from other distributors and manufacturers. EPTDA is the perfect platform to find the right sparring partners, as we already discovered at the 2015 Barcelona convention."
Andre Looijen, Managing Director at Duursma
- "For us, as a globally oriented, integrated high-tech enterprise with a decent market share of the power transmission-related business, it is a must to be part of this community. We believe that EPTDA is the most important organisation to promote the PT industry and offers an outstanding platform for exchanging ideas with business partners."
Thomas Ammerpohl, Sales Manager at NACHI
- "We believe that our presence in EPTDA will allow for an even faster growth of our company. The amount of membership benefits is innumerable, and the annual meetings are invaluable opportunities to broaden the horizons. The presence among such respectable companies puts our company in a good position from the perspective of our clients."
Mateusz Glura , Proxy at MARGO
- "Attending 2016's Annual Convention as a guest in Berlin felt like coming back home. Being able to meet so many leaders in PT/MC industry was a great opportunity, not only to reinstall former relationships but also to establish new business contacts. The professionalism and open mind-set of all participants, having the same common passion for power transmission, is exceptional, and create the prefect forum for discussions. We are therefore very glad to become part and hope to contribute to the future development of EPTDA."
Rudi Ramaekers, CEO of Rindus
- "To know what is happening in our world EPTDA is an invaluable partner. At the EPTDA conference we have quick and efficient meetings with global suppliers. Here we learn about developments and innovation happening in our sector worldwide even before they occur. This way we can provide exceptional value and service to all of our customers. Wherever our customer goes, we follow - and if needed, we lead the way."
Bernard Verhelst, Owner at PARTOOL.
- "We believe that the EPTDA is a Professional, ethical and widely respected Association who can assist our company meeting and associating with like-minded Manufacturers and Distributors. We are very pleased in being offered the opportunity to join such an Association as EPTDA."
Steven Hart, Chief Executive Officer at Thompson Couplings Limited.
- "We are very excited to join the growing community of the EPTDA, especially with our 50th year of business next year. We firmly believe that membership of the association will allow us to generate more business relationships as we seek to expand across Europe. Being associated with the respected current members of the EPTDA can only benefit the reputation we already have with our existing customers and distribution channels."
Chris Smith, International Sales at Pennine
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This is my all time favourite tinted moisturiser. Before I knew this existed, I hated tinted moisturisers but this turned everything on it's head. It costs €30 from Debenhams.
At €30, this might seem expensive, but trust me when I say it is worth every cent and is good value because one small squirt will be enough to cover your whole face. The package is a decent size with plenty of product and a little window in the front. The actually squirty hole where the product comes out looks stable enough to reassure me that my moisturiser won't be wasted, and a light squeeze will distribute just the right amount of product for use. Also because the bottom is flat, it is easy to store standing which will help you when it comes to the getting that last bit of product out when you're nearly at the end of the bottle.
This moisturiser leaves the most natural dewy and completely non oily finish I have ever witnessed from a tinted moisturiser. It goes on nice and light but make no mistake, it evens everything out and provides a lovely flawless canvas for those days you want to look natural but you don't want to leave your face naked. I have combination skin and it definitely helps my dry patches without greasifying up the rest of my skin- it is the perfect balance. I got this is the lightest shade which is 'Fair' and it is a perfect match for my pale skin.
Top of the class, couldn't get better than this, and I'm going to keep repurchasing this one.
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H.G.Muller wrote:I just released the first (beta) version of an adapter that can be used to connect GUIs over the internet without the need for using an ICS as intermediary. Because I casted it in the form of a WB (pseudo-)engine, it should in principle be able to connect any two GUIs that both can run WB engines.
The idea is that when both sides run this p2p.exe as an engine, one of them can instruct it to connect to the other through the engine-configuration menu, by entering the IP address of the other, and pressing the Connect button.
After that they can start a game, and play against each other by each starting a game against p2p with compatible parameters (i.e. if one plays white, the other had better play black!). Their respective GUIs will think they are playing an engine, but p2p will shuttle the moves between them. They can also exchange text messages, which will appear as 'thinking output' of the pseudo-engine.
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"With Inspiring Women, the WNBA shows women having a positive, exciting impact on their communities in many different ways, and I hope that's what young women, including my own daughter, take away from this event." – Karen Hough, CEO of ImprovEdge
Columbus, OH (PRWEB) July 14, 2016
Karen Hough, CEO of ImprovEdge, is being honored at the Indiana Fever's annual Inspiring Woman Night, presented by Merrill Lynch. Hough is being recognized for her achievements as a visionary and trailblazing entrepreneur, having founded the first business training company to use improv as the learning catalyst. Hough will participate in a pregame leadership seminar and a panel discussion with all the honorees. And, the inspiring women will be honored at halftime. The event takes place at 6:30 on Tuesday, July 19 prior to the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The game, where the Fever battle the Los Angeles Sparks, will be televised nationally on ESPN2 starting at 8PM.
"It's a great honor to be recognized as an example of what you can achieve with vision, hard work and diligence," says Hough. "With Inspiring Women, the WNBA shows women having a positive, exciting impact on their communities in many different ways, and I hope that's what young women, including my own daughter, take away from this event."
Individual tickets to attend the Inspiring Women Night reception are $60 and a table of ten is $550. Inspiring Women Night tickets include a game ticket, with all-inclusive food and beverage and an opportunity to network with other participants. Inspiring Women Night guests receive an Indiana Fever gift, and for every ticket purchased, a ticket is donated to send an IPS student to a future Fever game. Tickets for this event may be obtained by calling (317) 917-2528.
About ImprovEdge
Founded in 1998, ImprovEdge is the first experiential corporate training company to use improvisation as the learning catalyst. By integrating improv with research in psychology, neuroscience and social science, business professionals are empowered to excel in communication, collaboration and providing effective solutions quickly. The company has over 40 Fortune 500 clients and has won numerous awards including the Silver Stevie® International Award for Most Innovative Company of the Year and Athena PowerLink Award for outstanding business. Karen Hough, CEO and Founder, is the Amazon best-selling author of The Improvisation Edge: Secrets to Building Trust and Radical Collaboration at Work and received the Good Housekeeping Seal for her book, Be the Best Bad Presenter, Break the Rules, Make Mistakes and Win Them Over.
For more information, contact Melissa Smolko at 216.577.0471 or Melissa(at)ImprovEdge(dot)com.


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PC Tools Free Antivirus Review – Good Overall Protection from Malware Threats
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Among its various layers of security, PC Tools AntiVirus Free touts effective security tools such as Search Defender, File Guard, Email Guard, and Smart Updates. Search Defender protects you while you surf the web by warning against unsafe websites; File Guard checks for and blocks known malware in real-time; and Email Guard defends your PC against spyware and viruses that are sent or received via email.
All the while, PC Tools AntiVirus Free runs Smart Updates to ensure that your PC is always protected against the latest threats by providing frequent free automatic updates and product upgrades.
PC Tools Free Antivirus is regularly updated, and even includes some useful extras like phishing alerts, Web site ratings, and adware and malware protection.
Despite all the claims, various testing agencies and labs have found that PC Tools Free Antivirus is definitely not the best tool when it comes to provide the effective malware detection and protection and against the latest threats and viruses.
And many of the features, which are shown to you in the dashboard are available only for the premium version. It looks as if the free version is only meant for the advertisement purpose of the fully-featured premium version. If you are looking for some decent features in your free antivirus package and also want an effective malware protection, we would suggest some other alternatives, which we have already reviewed.
Features of PC Tools Free Antivirus
- Core Protection: Monitors for and blocks known malware in real-time. Protection from known viruses, worms, Trojans and other threats while defending against spyware, adware, bots, keyloggers and other malware.
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These cupcakes are a new favorite. In the words of The Moosewood Cookbook: "Carob is carob. Chocolate is chocolate…Let carob be itself — its genuine, sweet, subtle self. You will discover it to have a charm and character of its own." Since Moosewood has been in my family for years — given to me by my mom, pages curdled and stained from from spills, others stuck together — I trust that Moosewood is probably right. Carob deserves to stand on its own as a worthy ingredient, and not just as a chocolate substitute. Personally, I love it. And I love chocolate as well. But since this is a site for people with food allergies, if you can't have chocolate, these are an indulgence worthy of taking the chocolate cupcake's place — even if carob is carob, and chocolate is chocolate.
A quick note on coconut cream (used in the frosting): You can find it in the baking aisle of health food stores (I bought mine at Whole Foods), usually next to the shredded coconut. It's kind of like natural peanut butter in the sense that, at room temperature, the solid separates from the liquid. When it's cold, it completely hardens. I suggest warming the package in a bowl of warm water before using, if the cream is completely solid. When using in this recipe, you want to use, for the most part, the solid part of the coconut cream. This is what will allow the frosting to harden and form a nice glaze over the cupcakes.
Yield: 12 cupcakes
Gluten Free Vegan Carob Cupcakes:
1/2 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup garbanzo bean flour
1/4 cup tapioca flour
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon carob powder (not sweetened)
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon agave nectar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 banana, mashed
Sugar Free, Dairy Free Carob Frosting:
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1/3 cup agave nectar
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon coconut cream (the solid part)
1/4 cup carob powder (not sweetened)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1. Prepare frosting at least an hour or two before using so that frosting can chill and harden. To prepare, blend all ingredients in a blender. Cover and chill in refrigerator.
2. Preheat oven to 325.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Set aside. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat coconut milk, agave, canola oil, vanilla and banana on high. Slowly add dry ingredients and mix on a low speed until incorporated.
4. Fill cupcake tins with liners and add batter a little more than 3/4 of the way to the top of each liner. Bake for 12 minutes, rotate cupcake tin 180 degrees, and bake for another ten minutes. Cupcakes may be a little soft to the touch when you take them out, but they will harden a little more as they cool. Allow to cool five minutes in tins, then on a rack. When cupcakes have completely cooled, frost using about a tablespoon of frosting at first. Add more as needed and spread evenly over the top of the cupcake. This is not a fluffly frosting, but more of a glaze.


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Celebrate your delicious style with this 10 minute recipe. As the festive season inches closer, the need to include sweetness and deliciousness in your life becomes inevitable. Dalia is made of chickpeas. They are nothing but roasted split chickpeas. Making of Dalia is an interesting process. Chickpeas are soaked for several hours. Then roasted on low flame for a long time in large barrels. At the end color changes to light yellow and texture is crunchy. Flavor is quiet enhanced by this process. Resulting Dalia is ready to eat – no roasting/frying necessary.Make sure to use fresh ghee. Without realizing fresh ghee significantly enhances aroma and taste.
Dalia often called as putnalu, pappulu in south india.
Now about seeing the lights of Diwali from space …
For several years now, a rumor has circulated that the image below is an image of India during the time of Diwali. But it isn't true. NASA says the extra light produced during Diwali is so subtle that space images don't show it.
First, here's a real image of India during Diwali:
The image above – which has been artificially brightened – shows what India looked like from space on a night during Diwali, in this case in November, 2012. It's what India looks like from space on a typical Diwali night … or on any night in India, according to NASA.
The image above is from a NASA satellite known as Suomi NPP, for National Polar-orbiting Partnership. An instrument carried on this satellite – which detects light in a range of wavelengths from green to near-infrared – acquired this image in a single night. The image has been brightened to make the city lights easier to distinguish.
Most of the bright areas are cities and towns in India, which is home to more than 1.3 billion people and has at least 30 cities with populations over 1 million. Cities in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan are also visible near the edges of the image.
This article originally appeared here.
- 1 cup - dalia/roasted chikpeas/putnalu
- 1 cup - grated jaggery or brown sugar
- ¼ tsp - fresh ground cardamom
- 2 tbsp - fresh ghee
- 1 tbsp - cashews
- Fry cashews in little ghee till golden brown. Let them cool.
- Grind dalia in a blender till fine powder.
- Add sugar, cardamom and pulse till well mixed.
- Remove and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add cashews.
- Make sure ghee is not hot. Slowly add ghee till you can form laddu's out of them. Don't add all ghee in the beginning. If you add more ghee laddu's will look oily. If ghee is excess than being oily, laddu shape will not stay.
- Make laddu (balls) out of mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
- You can store these for unto 3-4 weeks. Using store bought ghee will lower shelf life. This is another reason to use fresh ghee.


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Thursday, 12 December 2013
Jesus Walking on Earth Was Far More Important Than Mankind Walking on the Moon, Apollo Astronaut James Irwin Says.
Joel Kontinen
Dr. Jerry Bergman has an interesting article on Apollo 15 astronaut James Irwin in the November issue of Acts and Facts. Irwin, who spent over 295 hours on the Moon, was a firm believer in the Genesis account of creation.
For Irwin, being on the Moon strengthened his faith in the Bible. Many times he said that Jesus walking on Earth was far more important than mankind walking on the Moon.
This Christmas we celebrate the beginning of Jesus' walk on Earth.
Bergman, Jerry. 2013. Colonel James Irwin: Creationist Astronaut. Acts and Facts 42 (!!): 16-17.
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BOISE, Idaho — Lt. Gov. Jim Risch has said he was interested in running for Sen. Larry Craig's seat, if the fellow Republican ever opted not to run again. Now that Craig has been forced to resign, some expect Risch could be appointed to the post.
Other political news of note
Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
House Speaker John Boehner became animated Tuesday over the proposed Keystone Pipeline, castigating the Obama administration for not having approved the project yet.
- Budget deficits shrinking but set to grow after 2015
- Senate readies another volley on unemployment aid
- Obama faces Syria standstill
- Fluke files to run in California
- Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
It will be up to Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter, a Republican, to appoint someone to fill the remainder of Craig's term.
Otter said Saturday that media reports were "dead wrong" that his mind was already made up. "I haven't chosen a replacement," he said.
The governor wouldn't give a timetable for when he would name a successor to Craig.
Risch also played down speculation. "I have not been promised the job of U.S. senator, nor has there even been a hint that the governor would appoint me to that position," he said.
Idaho Democratic Party officials said a move by Otter to choose a man who had already expressed interest in running for Craig's job in 2008 would be a "crass and low attempt" to take advantage of Craig's downfall for political gain. The governor should appoint somebody with "unimpeachable credentials" whose first goal was to restore Idaho's dignity in the U.S. Senate — not win the 2008 election, they said.
Craig resigned Saturday, bowing to pressure from fellow Republicans over his disclosure that he pleaded guilty to a reduced charge following his arrest during a sex sting in a Minneapolis airport men's room.
Democrats suggest placeholders
Democratic Party Chairman Richard Stallings suggested three possible "placeholder appointees" — former Republican state House Speaker Bruce Newcomb, a rancher from southern Idaho; former GOP Gov. Phil Batt, whom Otter has often praised as a champion of fiscal conservative government; and former Democratic Idaho governor and former U.S. Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus.
"All three would restore honor and respect to Idaho's damaged reputation," said Chuck Oxley, a spokesman for the state Democrats party.
Former U.S. Rep. Larry LaRocco, has already said he would run for the seat in 2008. He and Risch are old rivals; Risch beat LaRocco last November for lieutenant governor, winning 58 percent to 39 percent.
"This changes the dynamics of the race, and in my favor," LaRocco said of Craig's resignation. "Obviously, change is in the air."
Risch, a lawyer, businessman and rancher from Boise, landed a temporary stint as governor last year when President Bush named Dirk Kempthorne secretary of the Interior. He filled the office until Otter took over in January.
During his seven months at the helm of the third-fastest growing U.S. state in 2006, Risch won praise from both parties, passing property tax reform during an extraordinary August legislative session, overhauling Idaho's U.S. Forest Service roadless area management plan and signing off on rules that prevent coal-fired power plants from being built in the state.
"His seven-months performance was extraordinary, and changed a lot of minds about Jim Risch," said Jim Weatherby, a Boise State University professor emeritus of political science.
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|Building bridges based on the belief that film becomes art only when its materials are as inexpensive as pencil & paper. Cine Pobre Film Festival is the 100% cartel-free intersection of culture and capabilities.
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Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling
Nutrition Services Division Management Bulletin
To: All Food Distribution Agencies
Number: 00-406
From: Commodity Distribution Unit, Food Distribution Program
Date: June 2000
|Attention: Food Service Directors
Subject: Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are currently targeting four bacterial pathogens: Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, Campylobacter jejuni, and E. coli O157:H7. This management bulletin transmits information on foodborne illnesses and guidelines for safe food handling.
In general, most foods contaminated with foodborne pathogens are of animal origin such as beef, poultry, milk, or eggs, but all foods, including fruits and vegetables, may become contaminated. Recently, E. coli O157:H7 has been associated with raw sprouts. (Please refer to the attached news release.) Additionally, food may become contaminated by the unwashed hands of an infected food handler whose hands were not washed with soap after using the bathroom or handling raw food products.
Foodborne illnesses may be prevented by following safe food handling procedures, such as:
- Keeping foods out of the danger zone of 41°F to 140°F (CURFFL guidelines).
- Washing hands frequently with soap and warm water.
- Thawing foods in the refrigerator or under cold running water.
- Avoiding cross-contamination by keeping raw and cooked foods separate.
- Cooking foods to the minimum temperatures: 165°F for poultry, mixed dishes, and previously cooked foods, 155°F for pork, 160°F for ground beef, 145°F for fish and eggs, and 140°F for precooked items (CURFFL guidelines).
- Serving food at the correct temperature: below 40°F for cold foods and above 140°F for hot foods.
Salmonella live in the intestinal tracts of humans and other animals, including birds. Salmonella is usually transmitted to humans by eating foods contaminated with animal feces. Foods that look and smell normal may often be contaminated. Common food sources of salmonella are raw and undercooked eggs, undercooked poultry and meat, dairy products, seafood, and fruits and vegetables.
Salmonella bacteria thrive at temperatures between 40° and 140°F. They are destroyed by pasteurization and do not grow at refrigerator or freezer temperatures. However, they do survive refrigeration and freezing and will begin to grow again once warmed to room temperatures.
Symptoms of salmonellosis include headache, diarrhea, fever, chills, nausea, abdominal discomfort, and occasional vomiting. The symptoms usually occur one to three days after exposure, and last five to seven days. Children are most likely to get salmonellosis. Young children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised are the most likely to have severe infections. Most people recover on their own without medication. Antibiotics and antidiarrheal drugs are not generally recommended.
Listeria Monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria often found in soil and water, and carried in the intestines of many animals and humans. It has been found in a variety of raw foods, such as uncooked meats, vegetables, and raw and smoked fish. It has been found in processed foods that become contaminated after processing, such as soft cheeses and cold cuts. Unpasteurized (raw) milk or foods made from unpasteurized milk may contain Listeria monocytogenes as well.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at temperatures as low as 37°F and thrive at temperatures between 40° and 140°F. The bacteria are destroyed by pasteurization. They can survive refrigeration and freezing, and will begin to multiply once warmed to room temperature.
The listeriosis affects primarily pregnant women, newborns, adults with weakened immune systems, and the elderly. Onset time varies from a few days to three weeks. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, and sometimes nausea and diarrhea. If the infection spreads to the nervous system, symptoms could include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or convulsions. Infected pregnant women may experience only mild symptoms; however, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection to the baby, or even stillbirth. Listeriosis is successfully treated with antibiotics.
Campylobacter Jejuni
Campylobacter jejuni is usually associated with handling raw poultry or eating raw or undercooked poultry meat. Other outbreaks associated with Campylobacteriosis are related to drinking unpasteurized milk or contaminated water. Animals can also be infected, and some people have acquired their infection from contact with an infected animal.
Campylobacter is relatively fragile and does not grow at temperatures below 40°F or above 140°F. Freezing reduces the number of Campylobacter bacteria present on raw meat, and they are destroyed by pasteurization.
According to the CDC, Campylobacter is the leading cause of bacterial diarrhea in the United States. It is more prevalent in the summer months than in the winter. Anyone can become ill from Campylobacter infection, but populations with immature or weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe infections and complications. Most people who become ill with Campylobacteriosis experience diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain, and fever within two to five days after exposure. Occasionally, people experience bloody diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. The illness usually lasts one week, but can last up to ten days. Most people recover on their own without medication. Antibiotics may be used if symptoms are severe.
Escherichia Coli O157:H7
E. coli O157:H7 is one of hundreds of strains of the bacterium Escherichia coli. Although most strains are harmless and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals, this strain produces a powerful toxin and causes severe illness. This organism can live in the intestines of healthy cattle, but the meat may become contaminated during slaughter. The bacteria may be present on cows' udders or milking equipment, and may get into raw milk as well.
Symptoms of E. Coli O157:H7 infection may appear within hours or may appear after several days. The infection often causes severe cramping (abdominal pain) and watery diarrhea, which may become bloody. Occasionally a person may experience vomiting and a low-grade fever. The illness usually lasts five to ten days. Most persons recover without antibiotics or other specific treatment. Antidiarrheal medications should be avoided. However, in some persons, particularly children under 5 years, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, the infection may cause complications such as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS occurs when red blood cells are destroyed and the kidneys fail. This illness may lead to death.
Illness from E. coli O157:H7 can be prevented by:
- Cooking all ground beef or hamburger thoroughly, to a minimum internal temperature of 160°F.
- Drinking pasteurized milk, milk products, ciders, and juices.
- Washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly before use.
- Washing hands, utensils, and work areas with hot soapy water after contact with raw meat to keep bacteria from spreading and prevent cross-contamination.
Further Information
The following Web sites were consulted to obtain this information:
- California Department of Health Care Services at: http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/
- Centers for Disease Control at: http://www.cdc.gov/
- National Food Safety Database at: http://www.foodsafety.gov/
- Partnership for Food Safety Education at: http://www.fightbac.org/
- Gateway to Government Food Safety Information at: http://www.foodsafety.gov/
- The Bad Bug Book at: http://www.fda.gov/Food/default.htm
of Public Affairs Press Release 02-00 at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/fd/documents/mb00406att.doc
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Yoga Art Print
This yoga art print would make a lovely addition to a yoga studio or as a gift for anyone who practises yoga, mindfulness or meditation.
There are four designs to choose from. They all feature different quotes but you are able to personalise these designs with your own quote.
The print can be ordered in two sizes:
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All our prints are made using genuine archival Epson paper using Epson ink (guaranteed to not fade for 100 years)
The A4 print is supplied with a stiff board in a cello bag to keep it safe during shipping.
The A3 print will be rolled using acid-free tissue and packaged in a mailing tube.
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Peter Appleyard
Bringing together influences from the worlds of rock, pop & folk Peter crafts distinctive, feel-good & emotionally charged compositions – a heady brew indeed!
Following some well received EPs Peter released his debut album 'Day in the sun' worldwide digitally in early 2010. Featuring the award nominated tracks 'Can't help smiling' and 'Popstar', the release firmly established his confident and original style.
Performing the tracks live throughout the UK particularly showed the strength and wide appeal of Peter's music. Making the national final of the Exposure Music Awards 2011 in London for Best Live act confirmed his talent too.
Supporting some of Peter's favourite independent and established artists proved a great experience and helped take his music to a new audience. As well as sold out shows locally Peter played national venues such as the legendary Troubadour Club (London), the iconic Hare & Hounds (Birmingham) and the Award winning Inn at Lathones (St Andrews).
Peter's second full studio album, 'No Looking back', was released on the 24th November 2014.
Recorded in the wilds of rural Norfolk with acclaimed producer/engineer Jonny Cole, this new album sees Peter broadening his musical horizons and features the current single & live favourite 'Ordinary'.
Working with New Zealand based Songwriter/Actor Kevin Harty and backed by some of the UKs finest musicians the follow-up to 'Day in the sun' has developed Peters trade mark sound. Using an array of different instruments to compliment the new songs, has resulted in a layered and intricate sound, which rewards repeat listens.
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Inspired by a fabric design we saw in Burma, this design is a great choice for any room. Can be made in 3, 4, 5 or even 6 colours.
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IRON FIST Star Wants HEROES FOR HIRE/DAUGHTERS OF THE DRAGON, Addresses Casting Controversy
During an interview promoting the upcoming Iron Fist series, Danny Rand actor Finn Jones set his sights on a spin-off series that would be familiar to many fans.
"I think it would be awesome to see a series with the Heroes For Hire and the Daughters of the Dragon working together to take down crime," Jones told Nerdist while discussing Jessica Henwick's role as Colleen Wing in Iron Fist.
Jones went on to discuss the controversy that followed Iron Fist when he was cast as Danny Rand, despite a vocal group of fans wanting to see the character recast as an Asian-American.
"First of all, I understand where this frustration comes from," he explained. "I understand the need for diversity in TV and films, especially for Asian actors. I understand that frustration. I agree with it, I stand in solidarity with that voice. We're attacking the issues that people are upset about."
"People from all over the world, all different cultures come from K'un L'un," he continued. "So it isn't just an Asian-specific culture. You have people from Brazil there, you have people from Europe there. It's a multicultural, intergalactic, alternate dimension."
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The school staff that work with our kids during the school day get to see first hand the character shift happening on campus.
Hello Coach,
My students who are participating in Playmakers are doing better. They are motivated to be in Playmakers and that has spilled over to our classroom. Coach Roz has taken time to check with me on a regular basis regarding the students' behavior and performance in the classroom. The students see him checking with me and want to do well.
Maria Lewis, Fifth Grade Teacher
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Hi Coach,
I know that all of my students are enjoying Playmakers. The work that you have done especially with Isaiah has been very powerful. Your appearance in the classroom at the end of the day makes a big difference. He has improved in class and is trying. Thank you for your support!
Tracu Matteson, Third Grade Teacher
Skycrest Elementary
Patty Horn, Vice Principal from Skycrest Elementary takes a minute out of her day to talk about The Playmakers Character and Leadership Academy.
I wanted to tell everyone what a great job Playmakers does on our site. Since we began our partnership with Coach Anthony and Coach Kyle, they have really stepped up and taken an active role in our kid's lives. That has really provided the young men and women at my school positive male role models — and they normally don't get that. Most of our kids are stuggling in that area and having these coach relationships has really enabled them to make better choices in the classroom. The communication between the teachers and coaches allows for more accountability for my students, and, all-in-all, we are seeing an uptick in moral and good behavior choices, and a down-tick in office referrals and suspensions. It is a really great program.
Download The Playmakers Creed to learn more about our program philosophies.
During the school year The Playmakers Academy meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 3:30-5:00pm. During our Summer Academy, we are on campus half-days Monday – Friday. The students love visitors, come by and see in-person how our coaches work with the students.
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If you're declaring bankruptcy, one of the main things you're probably thinking about is how you're going to be able to keep your home. You know that you could lose assets in the deal, and you want to be sure that your home is protected. There are a few things that you should know about this.
First and foremost, the homestead exemption in the state of Pennsylvania does not offer you as much as you may assume. This law is designed not to protect just the home, but the equity you have in it when your home is worth more than what you owe on your mortgage. However, a married couple can only claim an exemption of $300 under the homestead laws.
The law is a bit different for senior citizens. To determine how much they can claim, a sliding scale is used that is based around income up to $15,000.
You may find that federal bankruptcy exemptions give you a bit more of what you're after.
The homestead exemption at the federal level was $22,975 in 2013. It can be used on more than just a home, but also for a condo, a mobile home, a co-op, or a burial plot. Additionally, couples who are married are allowed to claim twice the amount, for a total of $45,950. You may also be allowed to keep your home, with factors like equity and exempt debt being taken into account.
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I saw it
with its broken wing
caught in a spider's web.
The lantern lit
its pale white wings,
thin like rice paper
and still like
a heart that no longer beats.
I sat on the splintered edge of a wooden step
listening to nothing,
tasting darkness
and feeling
the silk threads weave an imaginary web around me.
and cocooned in this light in the middle of darkness
the past came to greet me
and for a brief moment
all that was broken
was contained
in this laced symmetry.
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TCB Exclusive: Cory Asbury Talks Chart-Topping Album & How Fatherhood Changed His Faith
- Written by Sean Malone
Cory Asbury's Reckless Love debuted at No. 1 last month on Billboard's Christian Album Chart and garnered rave reviews from listeners and critics. The 10 track LP, released by Bethel Music, draws from the lessons learned in the sojourn from boyhood to manhood, and the organic, soulful discovery of an essential story in Scripture: a Father's desire for connection with the ones he made, knows and relentlessly loves. We recently caught up with Asbury to discuss his new album, musical influences, and how the birth of his son helped him understand God's love.
Congratulations on the recent release of Reckless Love. The album was met with rave reviews and topped Billboard's Christian Album Chart on debut week. What about this record do you think is really resonating with people, and what does it feel like to have such a positive immediate response?
I think the thing that people are connecting with is just the heart of the Father. So many of us grew up with some weird pictures of what a father is, in our own homes, our dads were ABC and they didn't measure up to the heart of our Father in Heaven in so many ways. So many times we look at God, [through] those kinds of messed up ways because of what we've seen, and we all need to know the kindness of God. We all need to know the goodness of God, especially in the midst of so many things that are happening. Tragedies in the world and difficulties in our own life circumstances -- to actually be able to grab a hold of and cling to the love of God and the goodness of God in the midst of those situations is huge. I think that's a lot of what people are connecting with, just that heart of the Father and that kindness of God because so many people look at Him as mean, or disappointed, or angry. So just to look and hear a song like "Reckless Love" that redefines the love of God in so many ways, I think that's what people are connecting with, really.
Can you walk us through the creative process of this album? How long was this album in the making?
This record has been a long time coming. Honestly, it's been about nine years that I've been working on some of these songs. A few of them are almost that old. I tried so hard to release it so many times before it was time and I was grappling with Bethel like come on guys let's get it done, let's get it out. It seemed like every time the Father was like, 'Hey, chill, just wait man. My timing is going to be perfect just trust me on this, don't worry I got this.' Each time, I would have to submit to that, which was not fun. It was not enjoyable at all but I think it taught me so many things, like He fights for us. He cares more about our future and our destiny more than we do. A lot of times we want to take things into our hands and make them happen ourselves in our own strength. What I found is what we build in our own strength, we have to maintain in our own strength and that is never the way God wanted it. He is going to go, 'No, I wanted to do this for you, and when I do it for you, I breathe on it and it's easy.' You just ride that wave, you ride that wind, and so it's been nine years of writing and then rewriting, and then new songs would crop up and I would throw out some of the old ones. The story has been long and the waiting has been crafted for quite a while, but I am so glad because of the way that the songs landed and the way the theme of the record sort of emerged that the love of God covers everything. I wouldn't change it, even though it was really difficult.
You are quoted as saying, "I had to become a father to learn how to be a son." That's a powerful statement, can you expand on the meaning of it?
Like I said, my dad growing up, was mostly unpleasable. He was that guy who was kind of standoffish and distant, like, you prove yourself to me and maybe you'll get the affection you are looking for. When you experience that, you grow up with this longing for approval, for affirmation, for affection, and you look to God a lot of the same ways you look at your dad, like what do you think about me. For me, because I grew up that way, that's how I viewed God. When I had my son, Gabriel, who is 8-years old now, when my wife and I had him, I remember looking into his eyes for the first time and that moment changed everything because I realized that I had this capacity for love and affection that I didn't think was possible. Especially looking at the way my dad loved his kids, in so many ways when we were young, I didn't think it was possible to feel this type of love for someone. I looked into Gabriel's eyes and I realized there is nothing this little guy could do to make me love him anymore, and there is nothing he could do to make me love him any less. That began to change my paradigm and perspective of who the Father in Heaven is because I realized He looked at me that same way. He was like, 'you are my son, and you are the one I dreamt about before I created you, or formed you in your mother's womb, my thoughts to you are more than the sands of the sea,' and I began to see myself that way. It changes everything when you realize you are a son. You no longer have to beg, no longer have to prove yourself, no longer have to earn anything. You know, you just walk into the kitchen and you take what you want [Laughs.] When you are a son you don't have to cower and ask, 'Dad, can I have a sandwich today, would that be ok?' No, you go, 'Hey Dad, I'm going to make a sandwich, cool?' It's a completely different relationship.
What would you say to a younger version of yourself if you could go back in time? What words of wisdom would you impart on yourself?
For me, it's all about humility and loving people. I think so many of us, as young people, we're so caught up in what do people think about me and am I pleasing the right people, am I fitting in with the right crowds, am I cool? There is this weird thing where we want to be cool when we are young. I think if I could go back I would say, 'it's not about being cool. In fact, it's not about being liked, it's not about fitting in with the right crowds. It's about being like Jesus.' We would know this if we look at the life of Jesus. He was a man that was lowly of heart, that's what the scripture says. He was humble, He didn't esteem himself as better than anyone. He didn't try to fit in with anyone. In fact, He invited in the people that were unloved, the ones that sort of didn't fit, the pariahs, the misfits, the prostitutes, the sinners, and He invited them to come with him. There was this lowliness of heart, this humility of heart, that I so appreciate in Jesus' character because it drew the people that needed love. It drew the people who, like the scripture says, He came to heal. So He drew the sick to him and there is this beautiful thing that takes place because He loves those people, because He didn't consider himself better than those people. He wasn't trying to be cooler than those people so they would want to follow him, He just walked in this humility, this humility of heart that was so attractive to people, to the broken especially. To my younger self, be humble. Stop worrying about what people think. Stop worrying about whether you are accepted or not, be who you are called to be and walk in humility like Jesus walked.
Can you talk a little about the title track and why you chose it to represent this new collection?
The whole record is about the love of the Father. That's the thing that changed my life completely. You know, I grew up thinking I had to do ten things to make it into Heaven and that's what Christianity was to me. Do ABC and maybe I will make it through the gates. If I don't, I'm going to burn in Hell and I guess it was all for a loss anyway. The reason I thought that way was because I was devoid of any relationship with what Christianity is about, with who Christianity is about. Sometimes we turn Christianity into a religion which is a form devoid of relationship. It is rules and regulations devoid of any actual or relational equity. The reason that we want to do ABC, meaning follow the commandments of scriptures, is because we love God. In the same way, we want to make our wives happy, we buy them roses, even though we don't care about roses, we know it moves their hearts, so it is born out of love not duty. The love of the Father, when I finally was able to get a hold of that, changed everything. It was no longer a get into Heaven free card, or get out of jail, not go to Hell card, it was oh my gosh, the creator of the universe breathed His breath into my lungs and upholds me by the words of His power and He thinks about me in ways that I never thought He could, and it produces a response. In the New Testament it says, 'those who've be forgiven much will love much' and I think that, in so many ways, is the story of my life. I've been forgiven so much and when I realize that I go, 'oh my gosh, my heart is exploding in love back to you because you loved me first.' Now I want to do this, I want to lead worship. I want to lead people into your presence. I want to love on the unlovable, the broken, the messed up, on the wounded, on the hurting, because I realize that is your heart Father and you have given me that kind of love. I want to actually express that to other people. It means something to me now. It's not just a list of to-do's basically.


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Baseball lost a good one today.
Goodbye Mr. Pesky…
I had the chance to shake hands with Johnny Pesky back in 2003. He was just as nice as you would imagine. He will be missed here in Boston….he was a link to the glory days of post war baseball in Boston.
When I looked at Pesky…I couldn't help but think of Ted Williams.
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Attack vectors and campaigns in 2014 - SC Magazine
In this video Teri Robinson sits with Jaime Blasco, director of AlienVault Labs, to discuss the prominent cyber criminal activity he and his team has witnessed this year.
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T- Teri Robinson
J- Jaime Blasco
T: Hi. Teri Robinson with SC Magazine and I'm here at Black Hat 2014 on the exhibit floor with Jamie Blasco. He is the director of Alien Vault labs. Hi Jamie, how you doing?
J: Hi.
T: Good to see you today. Um, let's start off. What are some of the biggest threats you guys are seeing?
J: Uh, I would say that this year, and well, during the last few years we have seen a real increase on the number of campaigns are groups that are performing cyber espionage. And we are seeing, I mean, in the last years, we were tracking most of them were coming from China mainly, but we are seeing more and more campaigns are groups that are operating from other countries. So yeah.
T: Like Russia?
J: Well, Russia is one of the, I mean—They have a good start, a history and all these kind of facts, but they were, in the past they were basically performing more financial crime, what we call crimeware, which is basically trying to compromise banking credentials for instance. But they are also starting to perform all these targeted attacks against other kind of industries and trying to steal confidential data and intelligent property.
T: Ok, um, are any countries taking you by surprise or…?
J: Well, I don't think so. I always say that every single country in the world is performing these kind of operations. So, in the end, it doesn't surprise me in any, any country. It's like; for sure all of them are, are or want to perform these kind of cyber-attacks and cyber-campaigns.
T: Let's talk a little bit about Internet Explorer. There's been a lot of activity there. Could you tell me some of the techniques that, uh, that vectors have been using?
J: Yeah, well, like a few weeks ago, we published this, uh, research that we did that was basically like, uh—We were describing some of the new techniques that the attackers have been using in the last few months. So, these techniques were basically, they were able, if you are visiting a website, they are able to obtain information about which software is running in your system. So, the way they were using this information was first of all, they were able to detect which kind of security products were you using. Like which antivirus, which firewall were you using, and based on that, they could exploit—Basically, they could change the malware, they could use another technique that they know that antivirus or that security technology will not be able to, to detect. And at the same time, they were using that to map, like, potential attack vectors, uh, that they can use in the future. Like, for instance, if they are able to, to know that you are using a specific version of Chrome or PDF or a specific version of Java, next time they can launch attacks and, and exploits to, exploits to release in that version of the software.
T: Ok, um, what about the—Let's talk about the, the Tor Network for a moment because there's been a, a lot of talk about efforts to de-anonymize it. So, um, how comfortable can Tor users be that their privacy is protected or can they be? And then, um, what do they need to do to ensure their privacy is protected?
J: Ok, I mean the, the deal with Tor is like—I mean, Tor was created to, to give you a, let you be anonymous on, on the internet, but thing is like you cannot truly trust Tor. It's like you have to use all the other techniques in order to be, you know, sure that, I mean, not only law enforcement, but other people can't intercept your communications and can see what you're using either on the internet and within Tor. Uh, so, I mean, my recommendation is like of course you have to run security software in your system because the problem with Tor is like—For example, the FBI, last year they were performing this attack. Uh, so they were planting exploits called in specific websites within the Tor network. So, when people were visiting those websites, they were exploit a vulnerability in the, in Firefox and they could actually de-anonymize those users because they were obtaining the micro threats. That is basically the unique identifier of your system so. I mean, you have to use this, basically use the same techniques that you use to browse the internet. So, antivirus, update your systems, try, try to use a secure browser. So, I always recommend Chrome. Uh, what else? Well, you can also use Tor also with a VPN so, at the same time. So it's gonna give you even more, you know, another layer of security.
T: Any surprises on the threat landscape these days?
J: Well, I will say that, and we have seen this theme during Black Hat. It's like, this new theme of the internet of things. We are seeing how instantly hack into home allows. You can instantly hack into medical devices, into airplanes, into everything that is connected to a network. So, I guess—Well, we already knew that, but I think this year is the year where the security industry is trying to, you know, to talk a lot about that and. And we should, you know, like, uh, have a plan in order to secure those kinds of devices. Because at some point it's gonna backfire. I mean, it's like—It's basically those devices that are, especially medical devices and all that. It's really important that we have a plan in order to secure those.
T: Yeah, well, there's a lot a stake there. Um, it, there seems to be problems, I guess, these days, just protecting more traditional devices. How's that gonna work with the internet of things though? I mean are there any particular measures that you see coming down the pike?
J: Well, I guess that we are gonna use the same technologies that we have been using to protect other kind of systems and I think that the solution for this problem is really to start designing those devices from the beginning with security in mind. So as long as you are designing with security in mind before you build those devices, you won't have that problems because—You don't have those problems because, I mean, the device itself will be secure. So think that industry companies, and, I mean, companies that are building all, all these devices are gonna start like hiring a lot of security people. So, security will be there from the beginning from the design of those products. And I think that's the only solution that we, that we have.


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Be the hands and feet of Jesus
Today, I am a Sister of Saint Joseph. (The NRVC/CARA 2009 study on recent vocations to religious life found that about nine in ten were raised Catholic and most (73 percent) attended a Catholic school for at least part of their education. About half attended parish-based religious education.) Having attended Catholic schools from elementary through graduate levels, I remember the impact of Sister Joan and Sister Eileen; Father Steve and Father Frank; Sister Mary and Sister Kate. They were great examples of religious men and women who reflected the joy of their life in service of the Lord. They were not the only ones. Many lay men and women modeled simplicity, prayerfulness, service and compassion on a daily basis. These teachers were the hands and feet of Jesus. They embodied Jesus for my classmates and me. They also became the examples of who I wanted to be. In addition, they helped me to discover the gifts and talents that I could develop and use in service to others. Their presence in my life made a difference.
As a teacher, I can humbly say that most of my students might not remember the content that I taught them. However, they do recall and tell me how I interacted with them and how my life was a witness for them. I remember that they often had questions about my vocation and were eager to solve the mystery of religious life. Who was I? Why did I choose this life? What's being a sister really like? And eventually, the most frightening question of all for them: "Could God be calling me to religious life?" I realized that my presence, my classes, and my joyful attitude truly influenced their sense of vocation.
Wake up your students with your witness
Your life is a witness to your students. You have the chance to interact with them in a way that can deepen their personal experience of Jesus and help them to discover the best way to be his follower. As teachers, catechists, and DREs you have the power to touch student's lives in various and diverse ways. Each time you meet, you encourage students to discover, you invite them to new insight and awareness, and you lead them to horizons they otherwise might not have considered. The Year of Consecrated Life declared by Pope Francis provides a unique opportunity to foster and promote the joy of vocation. In the words of Pope Francis, "Wake up the world! Be witnesses of a different way of doing things, of acting, of living!"
In your role as teacher, you often recognize leadership qualities in your students, you lead them in prayer, you affirm their baptismal call, and you expose them to their vocation. Your role as catechist creates a wonderful opportunity to foster prayer and discernment among your students and to claim your unique position as a "vocation inviter." Have you ever encouraged someone to think about being a brother, sister, or priest? Have you ever really told someone that you could see them as a sister, brother, or priest? Have you ever invited someone to consider religious life? Your attitude and your invitation help students to see that they have important contributions to make in service to God and the church. They, too, make a difference.
You are God's co-workers
There are more than 66,000 religious sisters, brothers, and priests in the United States in over 800 religious institutes ministering in clinics, counseling centers, college campuses, and anywhere else that they can serve God's people. Yet we live in a time now when men and women in consecrated life are not seen in the traditional places like school or parish life as they once were. It seems even more important, then, that the entire church, everyone, takes to heart the promotion of religious life. I believe that as a teacher you have the ability to touch a life forever through your efforts toward vocation promotion. Finally, take to heart the following words: "I planted, Apollos watered, but God caused the growth . . . the one who plants and the one who waters are one … We are God's co-workers" (1 Corinthians 3:6).
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It's been a little over a month since I last posted on my blog.We got through Christmas and New Year's. Another year not having Stella here for such joyous occasions is still very hard to comprehend.
On a much happier note:Stella and Jett's brother baby arrived on the 7th January 2013. Chase Riley arrived early morning weighing 9lb 4oz.
We have some wonderful news…
We have some wonderful news…
He seemed determined to arrive near his sister's birthdate, now both of them share the birthday week.
He's a lovely calm boy, just like his brother was.I am more than certain Miss Stella is now watching over her two brothers, sending down beams of love to us all while we send up all our love every day.
This time around I'm taking more time to just enjoy each moment, good or the trying, as every moment does pass.
This lovely newborn stage doesn't last long.
I can't wait to see my two boys grow up together, with sensitivity in their hearts that only experience can giveC xxx
Chase - 5 days old