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Gerry Talbot BSCH Dip.
About me
Gerry is a Co-director of the personal development company Advanced Behavioural Capabilities Ltd. He works both with groups and 1:1 on all aspect of personal development.
Using a combination of Clinical Hypnotherapy, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Coaching, Counselling and Accelerated Learning interventions, Gerry successfully helps by assisting individuals to reach their full potential.
Training, qualifications & experience
Gerry has a background in the NHS and within the pharmaceutical industry and believes that the success he has enjoyed, over the last 35 years, is wholly attributable to his ability to get the most out of people and developing them to achieve their full potential- while maintaining balance in their lives.
Gerry is ANLP (UK) and ABNLP (American Board of NLP) Master Practitioner and Certified Trainer of NLP.
He is a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist registered with the British Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists (BSCH) having trained at the London College of Clinical Hypnotherapy (LCCH)
Areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
- Alcohol abuse *
- Anger management
- Anxiety *
- Blushing
- Bruxism
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome *
- Depression *
- Drug abuse *
- Eating disorders *
- Exam stress
- Fear of flying
- Food addiction *
- Gambling addiction *
- Gastric band hypnotherapy
- Insomnia *
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Low self-confidence *
- Low self-esteem
- Male sexual problems *
- Obsessions and compulsions *
- Pain management *
- Panic attacks *
- Phobias *
- Post-traumatic stress disorder *
- Public speaking
- Quit smoking
- Relationship issues
- Relaxation
- Sex addiction *
- Sleep disorders *
- Sports performance
- Stress *
- Stuttering *
- Tinnitus *
- Weight loss
* If you have been diagnosed or suspect you may have one of the medical conditions starred above, you should consult your GP for advice, diagnosis and treatment and always inform your health professional before starting any alternative or additional therapies or treatments.
Other areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
Dental Hypnosis using NLP and Hypnotherapy, "Understanding Hypnotherapy- An Introduction to Clinical Hypnotherapy 1-day Workshop,
Diploma in Business Applications of NLP (4-day certified programme),
Diploma in NLP (4-day certified programme)
1:1 Coaching/Counselling,
Advanced Communication Skills
Stress Management
Clinical Hypnotherapy fee: £90 per session
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Nathan surprised her mom Camille Prats, as always. He always want to make her Mommy happy.
For this special day for moms, kids love surprising their mothers on Mother's Day. Some surprise them with portraits of their moms, some give homemade gifts, some even attempt to cook for them. Some can say that their surprise was their Mother's Day card printed in a national newspaper for millions to see.
|Camille Prats
Weeks before Mother's Day, while Camille was busy shooting for her TV series, Nathan visited important people in Camille's life and asked them to write special messages for his mom.
Nathan was able to get messages from his grandparents, his 'Nongnong' John Prats, Isabel Oli and sister Mimi and put on a card of giant proportions.
John Prats, Camille's brother and Nathan's ninong, shared "Nathan loves surprising his Mom - kahit nga walang occasion." Last year, Nathan surprised his mom with flowers during her talk show.
The card he had signed came out on Mother's Day in a national newspaper and billboard with the help of Bonakid Pre-School which Nathan is the endorser of.
Aubrey Inigo, Senior Product Manager of Bonakid Pre-School, said that when they found out that Nathan wanted to surprise his mom, they wanted to help him make it as special as they could. Together, Nathan and Bonakid Pre-School worked to make this Mother's Day the happiest day for Camille.
Watch the video of how Nathan prepared for his surprise visit facebook.com/BonakidPreschoolPH

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Workplace Wellness / Category / Emile Du Toit / May 10th 2014
Boredom is the state of being weary and restless through lack of interest. Boredom is not an objective state ('If I have nothing stimulating to do then I suffer from boredom"), but rather a subjective experience ('I feel so bored as I don't feel stimulated by anything").
Generally speaking, it is enough to see boredom AS the negative effect, so there is no burning desire to look for others. Certainly we throw in things here like loss of productivity as well as the opportunity cost of what someone might have been doing with their lives if they really went after their passion!
Nevertheless, there are other, more serious negative consequences that result from (generally chronic) boredom.
The internet is littered with inaccurate conjectural articles on the negative (and indeed positive) effects of boredom. Why so much confusion? Well, when considering negative (and indeed positive) effects of boredom it is important to understand how cause and effect actually work. It is also vital that we understand what boredom actually is. For more on causality take a squizz at my blog onthe positive effects of boredom.
Research shows boredom to be responsible for increased risk of the following:2.
A boredom proneness scale has been designed to measure how likely one is to struggle with boredom, all things being equal. People who are boredom prone require a really high level of stimulation / risk taking behaviour in order to feel alive and stimulated. However – and the path into addiction is a prime example of this – this need for hyper-stimulation begins to lower the boredom threshold.
An individual may require higher and higher levels of stimulation to feel okay, and as a consequence also becomes less mindful. They can no longer focus on small things and allow them to have a positive impact. If you use methamphetamine and reckless sex / housebreaking in order to feel alive then finishing off a blog article holds no joy whatsoever. People become filled with emptiness that they are not able to fill, and it takes more and more extreme highs to feel okay.
Just to add a creepy element to this blog, this is one of the factors that might lead an antisocial in to serial murder!
We have probably all had a day when we could not engage with what we actually wanted to do be doing and the second hand on the clock slowed down to a crawl. One zones in and out and back to the clock – which hasn't budged an inch. Only the ticking sound convinces us that the battery isn't flat. Time has stopped and we are literally dying of boredom!
Well we are unlikely to actually die from boredom itself, but that doesn't mean that we cannot be brutally murdered by its trappings!
When we are bored we are more likely to eat poorly, abandon exercise, suppress anger, struggle with stress related problems, or embrace alcohol or drugs (including cigarettes). All of these factors can increase our risk of prematurely meeting our maker! A boredom study examining - not at all surprisingly - 7500 London civil servants revealed a strong correlation between levels of boredom and heart attacks. 1.
In fact those subjects who reported being very bored were two and a half times more likely to experience a heart attack than those who were not bored!
Now once again we need to realise that there are some moderating variables. Boredom does indeed lead to poor eating, less exercise, suppressed anger, stress related problems and increased alcohol/drug use. However, all of the above could also lead to increased levels of boredom! And indeed a particular personality characteristic such as an antisocial or borderline personality could result in both boredom and the high-risk predisposing factors for a heart attack.
So although their research showed clearly that boredom is extremely strongly correlated with heart attacks, boredom would be expected to still causally affect heart attacks but not quite as strongly as the measured correlation between the two.
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illume Flexi Tube skylight is a complete skylight system that delivers outstanding performance with a clean modern appearance. The modular construction makes installation simple for the tradesman or competent handyman.
With this skylight system, you can create a natural, brighter, cleaner, happier lifestyle and environment for your home or office.
There is no reason to suffer dark and gloomy corners or rooms – illume Flexi Tube skylights provide the right natural light to suit your needs. Our unique design means maximum light with minimal heat loss/gain.
Manufactured specifically for high light transmission, the polyester bonded light shaft transfers more light to where you need it. It is super flexible to avoid obstructions (such as roof bearers) inside your roof space and adjusts to match your specific roof pitch and ceiling height.
The illume Flexi Tube Skylight is available for both tile and corrugated metal roofs.
- Available in 300mm round
- Prismatic light diffuser
- Durable, aluminium roof tray can be moulded to suit either tile or corrugated roofs.
- Comes complete with a standard 2 metre length of flexible light shaft
- Topped with a hail/impact resistant moulded dome
- Unique aluminium clip in ceiling ring – no ugly screws!
- One piece roof assembly for simple installation
- Australian made
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We interrupt the tedium of the wood duck linocut to bring you this moment of aquatic wonder. A months-old sketch of assorted fishes from a zoo excursion. No such beasts roam in the wilds of Colorado, more's the pity.
I'm off to teach a workshop over the weekend, but I promise you'll see the final stages of the wood duck piece when I get back!
Friday, March 22, 2013
Fieldwork Friday: Fishes
Posted by Sherrie York at 9:00 AM Labels: Fieldwork Friday, fish
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Love your li'l box fish. We have one in the local aquarium that shares a tank with a smiley looking puffer. They make a cute but odd couple. Have a great weekend.ReplyDelete
- Sue KallaugherMarch 25, 2013 at 9:26:00 AM EDT
I love the seahorse, it would make a fine print!ReplyDelete
:-) I love seahorses AND box fish (or this one's called a cow fish). I think I should have been a marine biologist, or at least lived near the sea. And leafy sea dragons! Holy cow! One of these days....ReplyDelete
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Fifty-six companies left China's New Third Board, an over-the-counter market designed for China's small-to-medium size enterprises, in 2016 as continued low liquidity hurt listed companies' abilities to raise capital and fuel their growth.
The number of companies de-listed from the National Equities Exchange and Quotation (NEEQ) was roughly three times the number recorded in 2015. Around 16 companies leaving the exchange had zero market capitalization because their shares were never transacted or the company had failed to submit adequate documents. Most of the de-listing companies said the decision was due to strategic developments or acquisition by another company.
The wave of de-listings indicates the dilemma faced by many NEEQ-listed companies backed by venture and private equity firms. Opened in 2006, the NEEQ saw the number of listed companies explode to 10,163 at the end of 2016 from 1,500 in 2014.
But the near ten-fold expansion in companies, many of which are small and highly speculative, has not been matched by capital market activity. In 2016, actual follow-on capital raising by listed companies declined in both the number of deals and total funds raised.
Shanghai-based Chinese tourism and travel booking and service provider Lvmama, backed by hotel operator Jinjiang International (Group), Sequoia Capital, CDH Investments and South River Capita, was the latest to leave the bourse to seek alternative options, such as Hong Kong and the U.S., the firm said last week.
"Our application to terminate our listing on the NEEQ is to seek bigger and longer-term capital market options for the company's strategic development," Lvmama's founder Hong Qinghua said in an internal letter.
Lvmama, which provides travel ticket booking and DIY tour services, raised RMB1.18 billion from Chinese investors since it was listed on the NEEQ in December 2015. Despite being among the companies raising the most capital via follow-on transactions, Lvmama said the over-the-counter market no longer meets its capital raising needs.
Around 20 NEEQ-listed companies left the NEEQ because they were acquired by others. Chinese nutrition supplement manufacturer Hejian Co., Ltd, Beijing Kinghawk Pharmaceutical and Union Biopharma were acquired by A-share listed companies.
Further de-listings are expected. Online short-term vacation home rental platform Zhubaijia, mobile ad firm PapayaMobile, and co-working space Startup Zen are a few examples of companies cited as debating if they should remain on the equity exchange.


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Civil Rights Week is Jan. 18-24.
Jason Snell produces music and sound using his own Electroencephalographic (EEG) output. His seminar at SAU is sponsored by the departments of Engineering, Music, and Psychology.
Dr. Jeffrey S. Dukes from Purdue University will present "The Ecology of Peace: Preparing Colombia for New Political and Planetary Climates."
The St. Ambrose Teacher Education Department invites interested high school students, parents, and advisers to an Open House.
War on Drugs? War on Poverty? War on Women? War on Nature? What do these metaphors mean, and are they useful? Discussion led by Tadd Ruetenik, SAU Professor of Philosophy.
The Folwell Lecture in Political Science and Pre-Law presents a lecture by Kelly M. Kadera, PhD, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
On behalf of Veterans For Peace, Kathy Kelly will present "If You Want to Thank Us: Work for Peace."
For 5th and 6th graders | Learn signs of chemical change, solve problems with chromatography, identify mystery powders, create electric batteries, and participate in many other exciting hands-on chemistry activities.
Summer Camp – Bee an Ambassador will enhance your knowledge of world cultures, global issues, geography, and global economics.


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A Professional Art, Passed Through The Generations.
Rug repairs and restoration should always be performed by experienced craftsmen; those who have studied the methods and implemented the intricate processes for many years.
At the Rug Experts, this kind of work is in our blood. Our family has repaired and restored antique and valuable rugs for decades, bringing them back to their former glories. We understand that the method of restoration needs to be consistent with the original make-up of the rug to maintain its beauty and durability.
What can we restore?
Our team of experts consistently restores and repairs both minor and major damages. From large holes, to irregularities in colour or thickness of strand, we restore each rug in the style of its original design.
Why repair your rugs?
There are a few simple reasons as to why you should repair your rugs.
- They will last longer – a damaged rug will deteriorate at a rapid rate
- They will increase in value – a carpet woven by hand with natural colours, and in good condition, will increase in value.
- They will remain works of art – antique rugs (those created over 100 years ago) are highly valued pieces of art with cultural significance. Keep them that way.
A few things to think about…
Here are some points to consider when contemplating a repair or restoration job:
- You should repair the small things – if you notice a small irregularity, it's best to repair it then. Otherwise, it soon becomes a bigger and more expensive problem.
- Look around – the sides and the edges should be regularly checked for ripping or tearing. At the first sign of this, get it seen to by our professionals.
- Humidity matters – humidity causes rugs to maintain an excess of moisture, that in-turn causes rotting and decay. We recommend that if you live in high humidity areas such as Sydney, that you air your rugs regularly to reduce the amount of moisture.
- Woven tightly – rugs that have been woven with a tight loom tend to wear out quickly. Restoration can rectify this.
- Symmetry rules – most rugs and carpets are governed by the rules of symmetry. This makes it easier for experienced restorers to reweave missing sections.


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"Our consulting team saw some short-term challenges in Q1, and under Rajesh's leadership, is now poised to restore itself to grow and evolve towards the tip of our spear, a unit that help elevate our conversation with clients," said Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka in an email to employees. Krishnamurthy is also the head of Europe.
Manish Tandon, executive VP and head of healthcare, insurance and life sciences and head of high-tech, has quit the company after serving it for 20 years muddying Sikka's turnaround efforts. Sources said he will likely join a private equity firm. Tandon, sources said, was disappointed for not making it to the roster of presidents after the $9.5-billion IT firm elevated three executive VPs -- Kumar, Joshi and Dadlani -- as presidents in April. He had recently been given additional responsibility of overseeing product subsidiary EdgeVerve.
Tandon's is the second top-level departure in the past ten days. Executive VP Anup Uppadhayay, who was head of strategic global sourcing and prior to that the head of BPO, resigned recently. Following Tandon's exit, the lifesciences, insurance and healthcare businesses will be handled by president and head of financial services Mohit Joshi, while Sandeep Daldani, president and global head of retail CPG and manufacturing, will oversee the hi-tech business.
"The executive merry-go-round at Infosys appears like a throwback to the previous management team. However, despite the obvious stuttering of the engine, Infosys seems to be a much happier place these days. The broad strategy of advancing the company toward the as-a-service economy with a strong focus on automation and artificial intelligence is sound, but what is lacking is execution," said Tom Reuner, managing director of US-based HfS Research. An email sent to Infosys did not elicit a response at the time of going to print.
Earlier, when TOI asked HR head Krishnamurthy Shankar about the recent exits, he said, "I think it is an opportunity to look at people internally. Wherever it is necessary, we have hired from outside."
The changes to the leadership team comes as a quick response to Infosys's sub-par performance in the first quarter that forced the company to lower its revenue guidance for the fiscal due to slower project ramp-ups in some large deals it had won in the earlier quarters. This resulted in lower revenue from life sciences, energy and utilities portfolios. For the full year, the company now expects revenue growth of 10.5-12% on constant currency, down from 11.5%-13.5% it projected in the last quarter. "However, the worrisome issue is the revised outlook," Reuner said.
In yet another development, Infosys has appointed Navin Budhiraja, SVP and head of architecture and technology, as the head of education and research. Budhiraja is instrumental is buildings newer skill sets around platforms and solutions in what the industry sees as digital imperatives---artificial intelligence, user experience, internet of things and virtual reality. Infosys has launched Expert Track, a career path for prospects who have the passion to excel in big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT and knowledge engineering. The company has hired over 30 students from IITs and NITs and other institutes to be a part of the programme with average salaries of Rs 16 lakh.


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The seafood experience
Maestro SVP is the number one destination in Montreal for seafood and oysters for close to 25 years.
Did you know that different waters influence the taste and textures of an oyster? At Maestro SVP, you will be guided through a true oyster experience. A fresh and salty start in Nov Scotia or New Brunswick, followed by a tasting a subtle brinier but crisp oyster from Cape Cod to then finish with a creamier and sweeter Pacific oyster.
On the menu, you will find fresh fish, mussels and not to forget the impressive hot and cold seafood platters. King crab, scallops, shrimps and calamari are also favourites on the menu. And for the meat lovers, lets not forget a melt in your mouth filet mignon.
Founded in 1993 by owner Ilene Polansky, first located on Masson Street in Rosemount and for the last 27 years located on St-Laurent Boulevard


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Seraphina by Rachel Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
So I picked up this book because it's sequel came up as "Books like Red Queen" and I wanted to read the first book so the second one made sense. And yes you need to read the first to understand the second.
This book has a lot going for it, strong main character and strong female secondary characters. There is next to no girl hate in here and what is there is regulated to a few lines on one part of the book. The only drawback to this is the amount of violent woman death. Thankfully two are dead before the story starts, Seraphina's mother and Lars' mother. Another dies due to being poisoned. While the death of men remains low, one is stabbed, two are beheaded. One before the story.
So what about diversity...Read More


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The Pro Body Shop Inc has been providing auto body collision repair services to Peru, IL and the Illinois Valley since 1989. With more than 20 years experience, we have the most experience and knowledge in the area, as well as use the newest equipment to return your vehicle to pre-collision condition.
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Today I finally get to share with you the project that I made for the August subscription of Craft Project Central! I was so excited to be chosen as a guest designer and I wanted to make something really special for my tutorial. It has been very difficult to patiently wait to share this project with you because I'm so excited about it! So, without further ado, here it is....
This wonderful Grill Recipe Box is perfect for the grill master that you know! They can keep all of their secret recipes in it. Believe it or not this grill is actually made of paper, and you can make one too! There are lots of pieces, but if you stick with it you will have a wonderful keepsake that will hold many wonderful recipes.
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Morning Steel Oatmeal
Steel … as in steel cut oats, a.k.a: Irish oats, a.k.a: pinhead oats. No matter the moniker, we're talking about oat groats that are cut into chunks rather than steamed and rolled into the ubiquitous flat form. They're nutty, chewy, delicious and just about the healthiest thing you can put in your mouth. Oats have been proven to lower LDL cholesterol, slow the movement of food through the gut, and recent studies have shown they can help to balance testosterone levels so … get your morning steel on … morning steel cut oats I mean.
Morning Steel Oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon low-fat buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 cup fruit such as blueberries or chopped peaches
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter and when it's melted add the oats and salt. Stir for 2 minutes or until the oats smell slightly toasty.
- Add the boiling water and reduce heat to maintain a bare simmer for 25 minutes, without stirring.
- Combine the milk and half of the buttermilk, gently stir into the oatmeal and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Spoon into a serving bowl and top with remaining buttermilk.
- Taste before sweetening or adding any spices…who knows, you might like it.
I often add fruit to my morning oatmeal and I do so when I add the milks because I like the fruit to cook a bit…especially blueberries.
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Made this yesterday and it was yummy fresh out of the pot. Reheated leftovers today and it was still delish. Never would have thought about buttermilk on my oats! A very nice recipe and technique. So easy and hands-off!
I've toasted the steel cut oats in a dry non-stick skillet and then proceeded with the stove-top version.
I've also done the same and then added my liquid for an overnight soak with some chia seeds in a glass canning jar for a quick on-the run version.
The toasting gives it a nuttier taste.
I've toasted the steel cut oats in a dry non-stick skillet and then proceeded with the stove-top version.
I've also done the same and then added my liquid for an overnight soak with some chia seeds in a glass canning jar for a quick on-the run version.
The toasting gives it a nuttier taste.
AB, didn't Ken and Barbie do a little number about how adding the salt after the 30 minutes was a better strategy?
comply with the provided listed below step by step overview the application is commonly being made use of by millions.
My favorite oatmeal recipe, and I actually love treating them as grits and stirring in cheese and serving with bacon and eggs.
Alton, come into the 21st Century, people don't have time to stir steel cut oats for 25 minutes. I had three children leaving for school at different times and had a ladle, bowls, and Tablesppons on the table the night before.. Also put SC Oats in crockpot on low setting to cook till morning with cut up apples and egg in it plus milk . Was ready for children to ladle out their breakfast every half hour before school ! Now they are grown, I use a small four portion crock for myself and add egg white, stir till cooked then frozen blueberries, milk and protein powder, eazey Peary !
PS: I also won NY Regents Science award.
If you reread this you'll notice that it explicitly says NOT to stir it at all. The recipe is a good one for busy moms as it only requires your attention at three specific points in a 38 minute period. Plan ahead and you can enjoy this daily.
Whole cranberry sauce is a wonderful addition in winter when summer fruit is scarce.
I must try this! I have buttermilk in the fridge & steel cut oats in the cupboard. I have lately been favouring savoury oats & I think this cook up will make any version of oats I want to try
I just have to tell everyone..the buttermilk MAKES this recipe! I was never a big lover of oatmeal (steel cut or otherwise) but I am now totally addicted to this steel cut oatmeal! (Thanks Alton!) I made it exactly as in the recipe except I didn't have whole milk so I opted for unsweetened almond milk and the buttermilk with the boiling water. Added dried tart cherries and toasted chopped walnuts in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Then topped with the rest of the buttermilk, brown sugar and a cinnamon/cardamom/ginger/nutmeg spice mixture. Best stuff EVER! The buttermilk makes it creamy and gives it an extra wonderful buttery taste (even if you don't like buttermilk, you'll like it in this). It's worth the wait cooking it this way—I make double batches and put in a container in the fridge and scoop some out and warm up in microwave or on stove and then add the buttermilk and toppings to it (it's even good cold or plain with no sugar or other toppings on it!)..YUM!
I made this and had a ripe mango to use, cut some up over the top.. so delicious!!
1/4 cup steel
1 c H2O
Cook 30 min
Tbls chia seed
tsp cinnamon
Tbls of local honey
sometimes some fruit
A good way to start the morning!
Saw on fb last night, made this morning. Definitely the best steel cut oats I've had. My only regret is that I saw it served 4 and cut it in half since I was just serving 2 – now I want more. 🙁 Thanks Alton!
Every tried savory oatmeal? Add some eggs and my preferred hot sauce. Great meal to start the day
I eat my oats with congee and use chicken stock. I often add chicken, veggies, and/or Parmesan cheese to it. It's also great with a soft poached egg.
I like my oats cooks plain with water then add a little Parmesan cheese and walnuts.
Add 1/3 frozen ripe banana and spoon full of peanut butter.
I always use evaporated milk. I was the first bottle baby in my family (long long ago), and I think she fed it to me in my bottle lol, but it's yummy in oatmeal!
We use a wide mouth insulated coffee carafe – multi tasker (or a large wide mouth thermos) 1/4 cup steel cut oats/per serving and one cup boiling water. Cover with a tea cozy for 2-3 hours than adjust consistency in a fry pan to thicken/warm up if desired. Minutes to prepare. Can also overnight temper the oats – softer texture.


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Initiating the debate on the UPA government's landmark Food Security Bill in the Lok Sabha, Food Minister K.V Thomas on Monday said the bill would ensure more transparency and accountability in the PDS system
Food Security Bill ensures more transparency and accountability in the PDS system, Thomas said, adding, that the number of persons to be covered by the Food Security Bill will be based on the 2011 census.
"This bill will also enhance accountability and transparency. In the current PDS system, there is at least 20-30 percent leakage which leads to black marketing. We have made provisions for the setting up of vigilance committees that will monitor the distribution of supplies and make sure the right people get them," he said.
"We have also put in a clause by which a government servant will be punished if he/she found to be involved in squandering of the supply or if the distribution is not done properly," he added.
The National Food Security Bill is a historic initiative for ensuring food and nutritional security to the people. It gives a right to the people to receive adequate quantity of foodgrains at affordable prices.
The Bill has a special focus on nutritional support to the poorest of the poor , women and children.
In case of non-supply of foodgrains, the deprived will get a food security allowance. The Bill also provides for grievance redressal mechanism and penalty for non -compliance by a public servant or authority. Under the plan, the government will sell subsidised wheat and rice to 67 percent of its 1.2 billion population.


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Cloud-based management
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With 8 international offices and over 650 employees, WhiteWater needed to optimize their business and find a means to collaborate to keep up with their rapid growth. In order to continue this growth, they partnered with us to reduce risks, cut costs, and improve project success rates.
The robust solution we put in place provides WhiteWater with a way to collaboratively manage their many portfolios, projects, and resources to stay on schedule.
With reporting tools that visualize timelines and budget restraints, the executive team has the information they need to make proactive, informed decisions. With their new management solution, communicating and reinforcing customer relationships has never been easier.
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Hi crafters! Team member Monica here showing a book card I made using papers from Heartfelt Creations and Tutti Designs-286 Birthday Flowers with Word Set Best Wishes fort he sentiment.
Here is my book card where I used silver mirror paper for the face and a sort of shiny black paper, but not quite sure the name of it. I just love how the design of the paper matches the intricacy of the Tutti Design die!
Just a closer view of the Birthday Flowers die.
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Friday, October 17, 2014
Disney World and Harlequin SuperRomance and Kristina Knight!
I was at Disney World when I got the news that I sold to Supers. I'd had this idea that I'd been playing around with for a while, about a woman who didn't want a man in her life but who did want a family. And a man who had wanted a family very badly and then lost everything. The characters kind of took over and the book wrote itself, a little bit.
My agent and I talked about where to send it and SuperRomance was the first place we thought of. Fast-forward a few weeks, and my family and I went off to Disney World for vacation. The day we were at The Magic Kingdom, my agent called, but my battery was practically dead so I couldn't answer. A couple of hours later we were back at the hotel, the phone was charged enough to make a call ... and she told me that SuperRomance wanted not only that book, but two more. I was flabbergasted. Seriously. Flabbergasted. I knew I wanted Harlequin to buy the book, but I tried not to get my hopes too set on the idea...just in case! So as my agent is talking to me about options and the deal on the table, and my daughter is bouncing on the hotel bed, and my husband is watching the Atlanta Braves on TV, I'm sliding down the wall and hyperventilating a little bit.
Thankfully my agent 'gets' me and she didn't freak when I couldn't really say anything in response to her questions...and how here we are seven months later and the book has been revised and edited and it's going through whatever it needs to to be a physical book ... and I have this gorgeous cover that is so much of what I wanted for this first SuperRomance.
Here's the blurb:
The Daddy Surprise
Since the loss of his wife, Alex Ryan has been living a half-life. But with one phone call, Alex discovers he's the biological father of a four-year-old girl, and everything changes.
Single mom Paige Kenner preferred to have a family without the man. Now suddenly there's Alex, who desperately wants to be a father to her little girl. A gorgeous, kind and committed father. Letting a stranger into their lives is far too dangerous, especially if his presence stirs a part of Paige that she longs to forget. . .
Posted by Kristina Knight at 9:00 AM
4 comments:
- Liz Flaherty said...
I can't wait for this one!
- October 17, 2014 at 1:40 PM
- Kristina Knight said...
thanks, Liz!
- October 17, 2014 at 5:54 PM
- Mary Preston said...
It is a sweet cover. Sounds like a great read.
- October 18, 2014 at 8:12 AM
- Cathy Shouse said...
What a great call story. Thanks for sharing and best of luck with the book. You have me guessing, wondering how she could have his child and not know him.
- October 18, 2014 at 6:56 PM
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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Remember the LP jackets I fell in love with at the oppie?
Now framed and hanging. Ikea RIBBA frames are the perfect size for framing LP jackets, just in case you get all nostalgic and want to frame your own...
Trace xx
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Great idea! Plus I'm always impressed when someone actually follows through with their plan! And the artwork is delightful too.ReplyDelete
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What a clever idea they turned out really lovely. I love all of these great ideas I see for artwork. :)ReplyDelete
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Montefalco Sagrantino Wine Tasting at Eataly NYC
If you are a red wine drinker and like to try fine wines that have a robust flavor, then Sagrantino wines will list among your favorites. The Sagrantino grapes are small, finicky powerhouses, but despite their needing much care to properly cultivate in their indigenous Italian region, California, Australia and other areas of the world are jumping on the Sagrantino bandwagon. As they try their hand at producing the bold red wine which originated in Montefalco in the province of Umbria, Italy centuries ago, they will tease out its richness and unique characteristics.
Montefalco Sagrantino is a wine that is appropriate in every season. It is distinctive, flavorful, and vibrant and has an interesting finish on the palate. It pairs well with wintry fare of stews, roasts, short ribs, as well as summery grilled meats and chops. It is lovely with rustic and hearty vegetable and pasta-dish combinations. It also goes well with appetizers like cheeses and salumi and is a highly drinkable accompaniment to foods that are sweet or salted.
This is Sagrantino month at Eataly NYC and Eataly Chicago. Eataly is the extravaganza presenting the best of Italy in its restaurants, market and wine shop on 5th Avenue housed under one roof in an amazing and fun way. All month Eataly is offering Montefalco Sagrantino classes in its teaching school, La Scuola. It's wine shop is hosting Montefalco Sagrantino tastings for free. Additionally, in its hugely popular La Piazza restaurant, one can pair up a glass of Montefalco Sagrantino with the cheese plates or salumi for a delicious treat or lunch.
Five Monetfalco Sagrantino producers are being offered at the Friday tastings. I had the opportunity to try each at an event at Eataly's La Scuola during which various producers were present. Rebecca Mills discussed the wines, the food pairings and the producers Marco Caprai of Arnaldo Caprai Vineyards and Filippo Antonelli from Antonelli San Marco filled in with salient facts about their wines.
Alicia Walter chef from Eataly in New York City, created the dishes which paired beautifully with the wines. They were the Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG wines, 2007-2009 vintages from the five different producers in the Montefalco region of Umbria now being featured at Eataly in March.
- Perticaia, Sagrantino Di Montefalco DOCG 2009
- Scacciadiavoli, Sagrantino Di montefalco DOCG 2008
- Antonelli, San Marco Sagrantino Di Montefalco DOCG 2007
- Arnaldo Caprai, Collepiano Sagrantino Di Montefalco DOCG 2007
- Tenuta Castelbuono, Sagrantino Di Montefalco DOCG 2007
The DOCG designation for each means that the wines must adhere to the highest production standards. The wines are produced from 100% Sagrantino grapes grown in Montefalco. The regulations include the specific months in the barrel, an October harvest, and the agriculture of the vines (number of vines per hectare).
You will be able to purchase these producers wines at Eataly NYC and at other fine wine shops in NYC, Chicago, San Francesco and Los Angelos. Their websites are above and you can place orders there. Better yet, travel to Umbria, visit these producers' wineries. They will be happy to offer tastings and tours of their vineyards. However, if you aren't planning a trip in the near future, drop in to sample the Montefalco Sagrantino at Eataly NYC or Chicago this month. As you open up your palate to these unique wines, you will note their different personalities, and you will probably walk away with a bottle of pure Montefalco Umbria. You will be glad you did.
Veneto Wines, NYC! December is the Month to Celebrate Veneto Wines.
December is a great month to celebrate wines from the Veneto region of Italy. December we celebrate the holidays, Christmas and New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. It is a time when we enjoy great food with family and friends and are looking for exceptional wines to pair with fish or are looking for sparkling wines to ring in the New Year without the gross hangoveR the next day.
I tasted some exceptional wines during a luncheon at Eataly's La Scuola Grande. There the chef using Lidia's, Mario Batali's and Eataly's recipes made delicious cuisine that paired seamlessly with the drinkable wines from the Veneto that were featured:
MONTELVINI Tullia Prosecco di Treviso Brut DOC, NV
ASTORIA Millesimato Prosecco DOCG, NV (DOCG PROSECCO)
CANTINA DI SOAVE Re Midas Soave DOC, 2012
CESARI Mara Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC, 2011 (a red wine)
The Veneto is the primary region for wine production in Italy. The variety of wines produced there is surprising. The Veneto produces whites and reds, sparkling wines to meditation wines. There are also niche-labels from small producers that are in demand and luxurious. Veneto wines are in demand globally. The region expots 75% of its DOC wines. The wines featured were so drinkable that I would enjoy them with appetizers, with cheese and with the full range and complement of meats including chicken and other fowl and certainly fish. They go down smoothly and are a great value. For NEW YEAR'S EVE, a Prosecco is such a tremendous value over champagne. My cousin recommended it for years and knowing little about great wines, I was a snob and drank champagne. Have you seen the prices of good champagne lately? Too rich for my blood. An expensive Prosecco is the greater value. A great and delicious wine, a great value. Why not?
Currently, Eataly is featuring Veneto Wines and is holding events each week of December. Check the left side of the page for the Overview of each week.
Lidia Bastianich's Fritto Misto (Mixed Fried Seafood & Vegetables)
As Lidia suggests, "The point of a fritto misto is to enjoy the flavors and textures of a variety of fish. You can vary the roster of fish according to what is fresh in the market and increase of decrease the amount according to the number of guests you're cooking for." Also, the vegetables are now in season and can be swapped out for other vegetables that are fresh and in season. The Fritto Misto was delicious with the featured Proseccos.
Mario Batali's Risotto al Radicchio
(Risotto with Radicchio & Red Wine)
You can find this in Simple Italian Food by Mario Batali, 1998.
Move the Passion! December 3rd! A Fun Veneto Wine Tasting Tour in NYC.
If you love the best of Italian Prosecco DOC and DOCG, Soave and even delicious lesser known red and white wines from the Veneto, you will appreciate Move The Passion, which begins this evening in New York City.
Move the Passion is a wine tasting event where you will be able to walk or be driven around to various areas of New York City to sample and discover the best wines from the Veneto which is Italy's top wine producing region. The U.Vi.Ve. is the consortium of the Veneto wine producers to ensure the highest standards of Veneto wines, including their quality and uniformity. They have organized for the entire month of December a celebration of their finest wines highlighted throughout the city with various events.
Move the Passion is such an event. It offers wine lovers the unique opportunity to discover amazing Italian wines at 7 wonderful wine locations in New York City. The walking Veneto Wine tour will take place on December 3rd from 6 to 10 pm and will take in the following venues:
Arclinea: 21 East 26th Street
Astor Center: 399 Lafayette St.
Giovanni Rana Restaurant: 75 9th Ave.
Maslow 6: 211 West Broadway
Revel Restaurant: 10 Little West 12th St.
Urbani Truffles: 10, West end Avenue (between 59th and 60th)
Risotteria Melotti: 309 E 5th St.
You will be tasting sumptuous wines and fabulous food to go with them including truffles, rice (risotto), home made pasta, panettone, cheese and more.
Was it Jack Kerouac who said, "There is wisdom in wine?" Go for it!
Umbria Has Come to New York City. Only Two Weeks Left to Celebrate the Best of Umbria
If you've traveled to central Italy and visited Umbria, you've explored the picturesque medieval villages, and enjoyed the breathtaking mountains and lush valleys of this "Green Heart of Italy," or "il cuor verde d'Italia." Umbria is known for its sumptuous cuisine (The wines and oil olive oil are exceptional.) remarkable artisan jewelry and Deruta ceramics. If you love fashionable cashmere knitwear, you know you will be able to purchase some of the most chic outfits in Milano, Italy. Well, Umbria is an important hub of a cashmere knitwear manufacturing district in Italy.
Though traveling to Umbria may be not in your immediate plans, you are fortunate because Umbria has come to the U.S. If you are in New York City the month of November until December 8, you will be able to experience the best of Umbria in various locations around the city like Eataly, Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria and Di Paolo's Fine Foods.In an official proclamation Mayor Bloomberg has declared November "I Love Umbria Month!"For the rest of November until December 8th, the city will be hosting cultural and culinary events in celebration of the best that Umbria has to offer in its wine, ceramics, olive oil, cuisine, jewelry, even music.
Eataly's restaurants are currently serving traditional Umbrian fare paired with Umbrian wines like the signature Sagrantino. Eataly chefs are hosting cooking classes that focus on typical Umbrian recipes. Their wine store is holding its final wine tastings the next two weeks on Fridays and Saturdays, and there will be tastings in La Piazza.
Additional trade and consumer tasting events have been featured at Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria in the heart of NoHo. Around the city, participating jewelers are still offering exquisite Umbrian jewelry. In Little Italy, Di Palo's Fine Foods has hosted olive oil tastings and wine tastings, some of the finest from the region.
The month long festivities were heralded with the first of a number of events, a luncheon: Umbria, "A Land Rich in Time." Held Wednesday, November 7th at Eataly's La Scuola Grande, it was hosted by the Centro Estero Umbria(Umbria Trade Agency) and renown chef Lidia Bastianich. The sumptuous luncheon featured dishes typical of the region with Umbrian wine pairings. For the Antipasto, diners lunched on Chef Alex Pilas' exceptional "Porcini con Crescione, Finocchio & Tartufo," paired with a white wine of the region.
Eataly's wine director, Dan Amatuzzi, Marco Caprai of The Caprai estate and Marco Petrini, President of Monini North America, Inc., discussed Umbrian cuisine at length. Amatuzzi and Caprai explained the wine pairings for each dish and emphasized the Sagrantino as the signature Umbrian grape whose wine with its gripping tannins and ability to be aged for years makes it a classic of the region.
Petrini spoke about the olive oil produced as unique to Umbria in its mild, nutty taste profile that marries perfectly with porcini and legumes, ingredients widely used in Umbrian cuisine.
After the antipasto, guests enjoyed the Secondo which was Porchetta con Lenticchie Umbre. The combination of roasted pork resting on a bed of lentils prepared with Umbrian olive oil, nutty, fresh, smooth, and accompanying regional seasonings was a sensational meld of flavors. The dish was perfection and exemplary of the region's select recipe for culinary delight.
To describe the Dolce course as tasty would be an understatement. The Torta Umbra all'Olio d'Oliva & Gelato was not cloyingly sweet, nor heavy as one might expect as it was made with Umbrian olive oil. The cake was light, airy and extremely flavorful; its gentility coupled well with the dessert wine, Tenuta Rocca di Fabbri, Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito DOCG 2005. The pairing pinged my palate and completed the progression of dishes with an intriguing finish, leaving me with thoughts of returning to such dishes and pairings again and again.
However, I will only be able to revisit Umbria until December 8th when the month long festivities in NYC come to a close. The event breakdown in depth can be found at the link for I Heart UImbria.
The schedule of the last two weeks follows below.
Week Three: (November 23-30) Focus on Truffles and Legumes
Week Four: (December 1-8) Focus on Cuisine
You will be missing out if you don't make it to Eataly or one of the other venues during the "I Love Umbria" month's remaining festivities. It's not too late to enjoy a glass of Umbrian wine or dine on some superb Umbrian fare. You'll be glad you did.


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This patch changes the line-numbers given to dbg.value intrinsics when an alloca/dbg.declare is promoted to an SSA register. Currently we use the original line number of the dbg.declare, i.e. the variable declaration. I believe there is risk that well-meaning optimisations will accidentally acquire these line numbers from dbg.values, artificially introducing line-number changes that needlessly step back to the variable declaration. I wasn't able to immediately produce an input that demonstrated this, below is an explanation of the patch, followed by some evidence to demonstrate this is a desirable change.
As far as I understand it, the actual line number that a dbg.value gets is meaningless (although the scope / inlining information is important). The issue is that the line number could leak into surrounding instructions during optimisation.
What I've changed: In the three ConvertDebugDeclareToDebugValue functions changed, previously we assigned each created dbg.value intrinsic the DebugLoc from the dbg.declare it originates from. Now, if the store or PHI node that the dbg.value corresponds to has a line number in the same scope, the 'getDebugValueLoc' helper picks that, otherwise an unknown-location line number is used.
The added test tests three scenarios (explained in the file) of no-location, suitable location, and inlined location.
The formal_parameter.ll test that changes, is checking that the dbg.values for a lowered dbg.declare have the right scope. They now get different DILocations, so I've added extra CHECK lines for their scope fields.
To try and get some perspective on whether this is a good change to make, I built clang-3.4 with and without this patch and diff'd the line tables. Roughly 900 entries were altered, in some whole lines went away, in others they were replaced by unknown-locations.
Example 1: in "llvm::GPRGetRawAllocationOrder(llvm::MachineFunction const&)", some tablegen'd function for the ARM backend, this materializeFrameBaseRegister function [0] is inlined. Without the patch, the line table progression is:
Line 577 (conditional test) Constructor for a DebugLoc Line 578 (conditional assignment to DL) This [1] variable declaration in BuildMI MachineBasicBlock::getParent MachineFunction::getTarget MachineFunction::getRegInfo Line 582
Most of that makes sense for lines 577 to 582 of the function [0], except for the early step into BuildMI [1], which seems to be part of the BuildMI call on line 586. That particular linetable entry disappears with this patch. It's unclear to me how it got there in the first place, but I don't believe it's helpful.
Example 2, in "llvm::ARMFrameLowering::hasFP", this [2] inlined call to emitRegPlusImmediate steps through the evaluation of the arguments, then to the declaration of one of the formal parameters in the target function [3], then back to evaluating the arguments again. This extra spurious step into the destination function isn't helpful IMO.
While I don't know where exactly instructions pick up line numbers from dbg.values, I believe these differences demonstrate that they do, and so it should be avoided.
tl;dr, if we don't spread the line numbers of variable declarations throughout instructions in the function, we'll have less jumpy line tables.
Credit to @CarlosAlbertoEnciso who found this originally but didn't get around to filing a patch.
[0] https://github.com/llvm-mirror/llvm/blob/release_34/lib/Target/ARM/ARMBaseRegisterInfo.cpp#L577
[1] https://github.com/llvm-mirror/llvm/blob/release_34/include/llvm/CodeGen/MachineInstrBuilder.h#L245
[2] https://github.com/llvm-mirror/llvm/blob/release_34/lib/Target/ARM/ARMFrameLowering.cpp#L285
[3] https://github.com/llvm-mirror/llvm/blob/release_34/lib/Target/ARM/ARMFrameLowering.cpp#L108


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From skiing to camping, here are the best things to do in Yosemite in Winter!
Known to be one of the most amazing places in the United States, Yosemite National Park attracts millions of visitors every single year.
Even more famous than its famous cousin across the border in Canada, Banff National Park, there's absolutely no reason you shouldn't add visiting Yosemite in winter to your bucket list!
The Best Things To Do In Yosemite In Winter
With less visitors and beautiful snow covered landscapes it's an excellent idea to visit Yosemite in the winter time.
There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy and museums are open year-round too! Whatever your reasons for escaping to Yosemite, there's sure to be something to that is perfect for you.
Here are some of the best things to do in Yosemite in winter.
Cross Country And Downhill Skiing
No winter destination is complete without the opportunity for some fun in the snow and Yosemite does not disappoint. Cross country skiing trails are in their abundance giving visitors with a range of abilities the opportunity to enjoy the park.
The Yosemite National Park Ski School has everything you need to enjoy your trip. Here you can rent equipment including cross-country skis, snowshoes and even specialised sleds for pulling your kids along too.
Ice Skating, Indoors Or Outdoors
Fun for all the family at Yosemite, ice skating is definitely an activity you should try here. The half dome rink offers spectacular mountain and tree lined views whilst you skate making it a unique experience.
You'll find all you need from the rental area and there's a warming hut to keep your shoes toasty and to warm up after skating too. Indoor rinks are also found at Tenaya Lodge and Mammoth, great if the weather is very bad.
Winter Camping And Stargazing
You might think it's too cold for camping during winter but if you wrap up warm you will enjoy the experience. You can get a free wilderness permit in winter time to camp near to Summit Meadow, Dewey Point, or Glacier Point. However you cannot camp at the points themselves. For safety reasons during winter you need to camp at least a mile away from a ploughed road.
Stargazing here is great during winter due to the dark clear skies and there's no better thing to do when winter camping than to snuggle up and watch the stars. The park offer some good tips for keeping safe in the winter wilderness. Make sure you add this to your list of things to do in Yosemite in Winter!
Snow Tubing And Sledding
Not much skill is required to enjoy this pastime, which is why it's a must do for families during winter here. You can book specific sessions in the park ski and snowboard snow tubing area or you can try the free snow play area found on the Big Oak Flat Road.
Whether you bring your own sleds and set off on your own or book as part of a group, you are sure to have some fun times sliding down the mountain in the snow!
Yosemite Museums
If you want to get out of the cold and learn a bit more about the park and it's past, then visiting the local museums is the perfect idea.
The Visitor Centre is the best place to start and it will really give you an insight into the park and its surrounding areas history and culture.
Telling the story of the parks evolution exhibits range from Native American tribespeople to modern day rock climbers.
A real all-rounder for a quick stop park history tour. Nearby to the visitor centre is the Yosemite museum which goes into a lot more historical detail.
Particularly interesting exhibits are those of Native American needlework and basketry and the Miwok and Paiute tribes.
Sightseeing In Winter
Sometimes you only get the chance to see certain amazing sights during winter time. Yosemite is one of those top winter destinations where you can do just that.
The phenomenon 'Frazil ice' is a freezing mist that settles on waters in the park causing a mix of ice crystals and moving water resembling a slush.
At El Capitan meadow during February who can see another amazing sight where Horsetail Falls looks like lava pouring down as the sun is setting. Worth a winter visit just for this!
Take A Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride
For an experience straight out of the carol jingle bells, you can take a horse drawn sleigh ride through the snow in Yosemite. Starting at Tenaya Lodge you'll feel like you are in a Christmas movie riding through a winter wonderland.
The handsome Belgian Draft Horses decorated in bells lead your sleigh through the forest whilst you sit cosily draped in blankets.
This is a great activity for families as children will love the magical ride. It's also a perfect moment to take that ultimate Christmas card picture too!
Zipline Touring
Looking for an aerial adventure? You will find it at Yosemite Ziplining and Adventure Park which offers year road tours. It might be a little cold during winter but you are sure to discover some fantastic views at these lofty heights.
The park offers a guided 2 hour long ziplining tour over six different stages, ranging in difficulty. All safety equipment and briefings are included and you can also rent a go-pro helmet to recorded your own moments.
Celebrate Christmas
During the festive season the Yosemite Valley area becomes alive with celebration. Families can enjoy theatre performances, parades including a decorated tractor parade and of course meeting the man himself, Santa.
You'll find lots of seasonal activities to do with kids too. Stocking and ornament decorating and gingerbread house making can all be found here. Don't worry the parents aren't left out, plenty of winter beverages, food and music will keep you happy.
Clearly after reading this you are already planning your next winter trip to Yosemite, right? Even if you are looking to escape winter, the draw of festivities in this area might change your mind.
The Yosemite Valley and Wawona are accessible by car during the winter months however, Crane Flat and Tioga Pass and the Tuolumne Meadows area are closed for the season.
It's best to check out the conditions before heading out on your trip. Whatever the weather though you are sure to have a fantastic time in winter in Yosemite.
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If you're like me, sometimes it's tough to process feedback on your writing in an effective way. Doesn't matter whether it's your writers' group, beta readers, reviewers, your agent, your editor–none of us humans are wired to welcome criticism.
I talk through my formula for taking in feedback and making it work for you so it's actually nutritious and life giving, instead of something that drains you.
If you've got ways to feed off feedback, let me know!
And shout-out to my writer pal, Becky Moynihan, who's awesome at embracing feedback, and whose second book birthday is upon us, ADAPTIVE! Check out her YA dystopian fantasy series here.
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Great post Lyn. Brief, to the point and very usable.
Wonderful as always!


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WVU recognizes six faculty members for outstanding teaching
Their students describe them as "innovative" and "dynamic."
They pride themselves on teaching students life-long skills, and providing the connections students need to be successful.
They give it their all.
They are the 2011 recipients of the West Virginia University Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching. Each honoree will receive a $5,000 stipend and will be recognized during the University's Week of Honors April 8-17.
It has only taken Department of Foreign Languages Assistant Professor of Chinese Hannah Lin five years to completely build the University's Chinese program – a task that required her to start from scratch.
She has designed and developed 14 different courses, including those on all levels of Chinese language, literature and culture. In addition, she has created and supervised summer and long-term semester study abroad programs.
Her efforts have not gone unnoticed – the number of students in Chinese studies has tripled in the last three years.
Lin's students describe her as "efficient, dynamic, innovative and fun."
Lin has incorporated the use of technology into her classroom, a tool that she believes helps to reach students on a variety of levels. She also hosts a Chinese roundtable discussion each semester to help students improve their language skills, offers a variety of cultural workshops each year and is the advisor for the WVU Chinese Club.
She obtained her bachelor's degree in linguistics from the University of Oregon and her master's degree in foreign language education and doctorate in Chinese linguistics from The Ohio State University.
P.I. Reed School of Journalism Associate Professor Diana Martinelli strives to be a role model for her students.
She prides herself on maintaining close relationships with industry professionals, and frequently brings in accomplished members of the industry to engage in conversation and network with students.
Prior to beginning her teaching career, Martinelli spent more than 15 years in the public relations industry providing her with an array of experience to share with her students.
She joined WVU's School of Journalism in 2005 as the first Widmeyer Professor of Public Relations, and became the head of the school's public relations sequence in 2010.
Martinelli was awarded the Judith Gold Stitzel Award for Excellence in Women's Studies Teaching and Learning in 2009, and has presented and published her research both nationally and internationally.
She obtained her doctorate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
College of Business and Economics Associate Professor of Accounting Presha Neidermeyer believes that learning is not something that ends once a student graduates from college – she believes that it is a life-long pursuit.
She aims to give students a foundation that they can build on throughout their lives, and she encourages them to do so.
Neidermeyer, a WVU alumna, uses service learning and student-conducted research to teach students how to continue their education beyond the classroom. She has helped students to reach out to communities locally and internationally, each year she takes multiple student groups to Africa to work for not-for-profits.
She allows students to investigate aspects of accounting that interest them, and helps them to get works published in academic journals.
Neidermeyer has done research on the impact of culture and gender on auditor behavior, and has co-authored a book on the feminization of AIDS and edited a book on work-life balance.
She obtained her undergraduate degrees in accounting and foreign languages from WVU, her master's degree from Miami University and her doctorate from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Arun Ross, an associate professor in the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, is helping to make the world a safer place.
The FBI has awarded a grant to Ross and his colleagues to research ways to improve fingerprint analysis under a federal initiative known as the Friction Ridge Support Services Project. He has also received support for his biometrics work from the National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research, Army Research Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity, National Institute of Justice and Center for Identification Technology Research.
Recently named a Robert C. Byrd professor at WVU, Ross is one of the key faculty members conducting research for the WVU Center for Identification Technology Research, an industry/university cooperative research center that provides a method to leverage biometrics research conducted in academia into industry and a key academic partner of the FBI. Biometrics is the science of establishing human identity based on physical or behavioral traits (fingerprint, voice, face, DNA). He received two Outstanding College Teacher Awards, two Outstanding College Researcher Awards and the Young Researcher of the Year Award. He has mentored several graduate and undergraduate students in biometrics, and has presented biometric tutorials in various international conferences.
He is a recipient of NSF's CAREER Award and was designated a Kavli Frontiers Fellow by the National Academy of Sciences in 2006. He is the co-author of the book Handbook of Multibiometrics and co-editor of Handbook of Biometrics. He is also an associate editor of the IEEE Transactions on Image Processing and the IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security. WVU has comprehensive integrative research and education programs in biometrics and is known worldwide for its identification technology research.
It took awhile for Douglas Squire, senior lecturer in mathematics in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, to settle on a career path, but once he did, he pursued it with a passion.
After switching majors a few times as an undergraduate at WVU, Squire settled on mathematics. His experience as a lab mentor tutoring students at the Institute for Math Learning Computer Lab led him to that decision.
Squire has taught courses ranging from pre-college algebra workshop to calculus. He serves as the lead instructor of Math 150 (the applied calculus course) and teaches calculus and college algebra courses on a regular basis. He has taught for the past three years at the WVU Upward Bound Summer Program and will teach this summer at the West Virginia Governor's Honors Academy for high school students.
A Charleston native, Squire began his college career at Washington University in St. Louis before transferring to WVU in 2000. He graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in mathematics from WVU in 2003 and completed a master's degree in mathematics at WVU in 2005.
He formerly taught at the middle school level and at a private K-12 school in Atlanta.
Jack Watson, associate professor of sport and exercise psychology in the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, is no stranger to awards. He has earned the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award six times, Outstanding Research/Creativity Award eight times and the Outstanding Service Award seven times.
A licensed psychologist in West Virginia, Watson, chair of the Department of Sport Sciences, is a certified consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and is listed on the Sport Psychology Registry of the U.S. Olympic Committee.
He completed his bachelor's degree at the University of Virginia, his master's degree at WVU, his doctorate in educational psychology with a concentration in sport psychology and a post-doctoral specialization in counseling psychology at Florida State University.
Watson teaches Sport in American Society, Social Psychology of Sport, Sport Performance Enhancement, Group Influences in Sport, and Teaching Seminar. His research interests include professional issues in sport psychology (i.e., ethics, supervision and mentoring) and youth sport. Since joining WVU, Dr. Watson has published 37 articles and 10 book chapters, and given more than 85 presentations around the world.
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- Organizations that are included in a group return
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- Organizations required to file a different return
What happens if I miss the filing deadline?
If you miss the deadline to e-file your e-Postcard, the IRS will send you a reminder notice. Good news is, if you missed your deadline, there is no penalty assessment for late filing the e-Postcard. Bad news is, if you miss filing for three consecutive years, your tax-exempt organization will automatically lose its tax-exempt status. To regain tax-exempt status you will have to go through re-filing Form 1023 and filing Form 990 for the years missed, which does not sound like a fun activity.
When are the filing deadlines?
The filing deadline for calendar year filers has just past on May 15th. The next deadline is June 16th for tax-exempt organizations with a tax period beginning 2/1/2013 and ending 1/31/14. Here is a complete filing schedule for the upcoming filing deadlines from the IRS:
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4/1/13 - 3/31/14 8/15/14
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10/1/13 - 9/30/14 2/17/15
11/1/13 - 10/31/14 3/16/15
12/1/13 - 11/30/14 4/15/15
This filing schedule is for Tax Year 2013 and includes filing for Forms 990, 990-EZ, 990-BL, 990-N, 990-PF, 990-T Trusts (other than sec. 401(a) or 408(a) trusts), 4720 & 990-T (corp.), and 6069.
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U.S. Army's Chevy Colorado ZH2 Was Made for Hunting (Not Really, But It's Still Sweet)
The new prototype of the Chevy Colorado ZH2 looks like the perfect backwoods vehicle.
The Colorado ZH2 came into existence due to the U.S. Army's desire to test the viability of hydrogen as a fuel for ground vehicles. The army is currently testing the prototypes to see how the fuel holds up in the situations it will likely face on the battlefield.
It is tough, mean, and it runs quiet. What more could you ask for? Well, I guess a lot more if you are the U.S. Army.
Believe it or not, from the time GM contracted with the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research and Development and Engineering Center to build this vehicle it took them less than a year to push out a working conceptual model. Thats pretty good turn around time.
Some aspects of the vehicle are reminiscent of the civilian 2015 Colorado model, while some are stretched and modified to give it an even meaner look. For instance, the body ended up being over 6.5 feet tall and 7 feet wide!
Another cool aspect of this vehicle is that the motor has an electric drive powered by a hydrogen-burning generator.
According to foxtrotalpha.com, "The military's interested in the technology because it's quiet, runs cool, has electric drive's advantage of high torque at low speed, and could end up being a lot more efficient than the Duramax diesel engines motivating the Oshkosh JLTV--the U.S. military's recently-named "Hummer" replacement."
If you ask me, they should probably break contract with the U.S. Army, wrap that thing in their favorite camo, and send it into the deer woods. I know plenty of hunters that could find a use for that thing.


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7 Reasons Bartercard will work for you
Members of our network are from a diverse range of businesses; however, every one of our members is using Bartercard to help grow their business in one (or more) of seven ways.
1. Gain new customers
Bartercard promotes your company to thousands of local, national and international businesses who are all potential customers. Every new customer brought to you by the Bartercard community brings new income on top of what you're already receiving, which will help to increase your profit margins.
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2. Grow your business with the interest free line of credit
As a Bartercard member you will receive an interest free line of credit ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 trade dollars which allows you to make purchases immediately upon joining the Bartercard network. The interest free line of credit is often used to help business through some of the tougher times and can be used as working capital.
3. Improve your cash flow
Bartercard adds another dimension to your business by giving you the freedom to accept trade dollars to attract new customers and increase your sales.
You then use this additional income to pay for needed goods or services within your business, saving your valuable cash flow for other expenses and investments.
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4. Move excess stock and idle inventory
Bartercard is the easiest way to sell your excess or slow moving stock without heavy discounting. If your business experiences seasonal markets, barter provides a profitable way to use the inventory on a regular basis.
We can bring the customers to you.
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5. Enhance productivity
Bartercard helps companies put inventory, equipment and employees to more effective use, converting downtime and spare capacity into extra revenue by utilising the Bartercard network as an additional business/revenue source.
How often do you have staff that are under utilised, tables or hotel rooms unoccupied? When you are dealing in 'time' - once it is gone, it is gone. By accepting the extra business that Bartercard brings, you don't miss out on creating value.
6. Purchasing discount
When you purchase with Bartercard you are effectively spending with your excess product or service. Therefore, you buy at a discount based on your profit margin.
For instance if it costs you 35c in the dollar to produce your goods or services then for every $100 trade you spend, it really only costs you $35. So, you are in fact buying at a 65% discount!
That is the power of Bartercard.
7. Expand distribution channels
Bartercard members can cost-effectively expand their business reach by promoting within Bartercard's network. Bartercard has 24,000 businesses worldwide and 55,000 cardholders. This provides Bartercard members with strong marketing and trading options through its national and international directory service, plus the online business website where members actively promote their business and conduct business transactions.
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I have been reading about how Skechers is putting out great performance running shoes for some time now and after testing two of their shoes, I have to agree. The GOrun Ultra series has received some really good reviews as well. I was excited when I got the news about testing the GOrun Ultra 2. It is a more cushioned shoe, but I found that I could still feel the ground at foot strike, which I feel is an important part of keeping a good form.
The GOrun Ultra 2 uses Resalyte cushioning, which customers have reported holds up well, even after several hundred miles. The bottom of the shoe has what Skechers calls GOimpulse sensors, or lugs that will provide great traction on different types of terrain.
While many of my shoes have a more minimal heel drop (0-4 mm), I found the 4 mm (8 mm with the insole) heel drop in the GOrun Ultra 2 was still comfortable. The shape of the shoe promotes a mid foot strike as well. The shoe utilizes a combination of synthetic and mesh in its construction which I found to be easy to clean while still allowing the material to stretch for a great fit. The 4-way stretch material really hugs your foot and feels great.
I have run both on the road and on trails with this shoe. Many trail shoes are made with a thinner outsole which allows you to feel the sharp rocks under your feet, even with a rock plate. The GOrun Ultra 2 has enough cushioning to eliminate that feeling. I felt that it was very responsive and stable, never once feeling like my ankle was going to roll, which I can't say for all shoes with maximal cushioning like Hoka's. On the road, the shoe preformed equally as well providing stability and cushioning to help you put in those long miles without beating up your body, as much.
This is a great shoe at a great price, costing a mere $90. If you are looking for a great training or long distance shoe, give the GOrun Ultra 2 a try.
Note: I received this product in exchange for a review. The review is my personal opinion of the product and I was not required to give a particular opinion of it. I am not a doctor, so please use all of the products that I review at your own risk.


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Matte Black / Green Moonshine
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Knockaround Fort Knocks are a fine example of the Knockaround legacy—they're made with integrity with regard to design, strength, and style. But these Fort Knocks aren't your everyday shades. They boast a cool matte black frame and bright, eye-catching green moonshine lenses for a little bit of a unique twist. And they still feature the same performance you expect from Knockaround, with a form-fitting feel, UV400 lenses and effortless detailing. Polarized lenses are available for an extra $5.
- Matte black frames
- Green moonshine mirrored lenses. Polarized option available
- UV400 protection
- FDA approved, impact resistant lenses with laser etch logo detail
- Protective pouch included
Knockaround Fort Knocks provide a wider, form fitting and durable fit; perfect for medium and larger size face shapes.
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|Nose Bridge
|18 mm
|Arm Length
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Knockaround is committed to customer satisfaction. We want to assure you are 100% satisfied with the product you purchased, which is why we offer a 30 day return / exchange period.
- Returned / exchanged items must be in 100% resalable condition (unworn, unused, undamaged)
- Timeframe begins at original purchase date
- All returns and exchanges must be initiated from original point of sale (i.e.: Knockaround.com)
We do NOT currently accept returns or exchanges on Custom Shop orders, Limited Editions, Collaborations, Knock Boxes, Sale Items, or any international orders. All sales of those items are final.
To see full Return Policy information and instructions on how to initiate a return or exchange, visit our Returns page.


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2008 saw the world reach a quietly unpublicised milestone when, for the first time in history, over half of our global population could be found living in cities. This new era of urbanisation is dramatically shaping the cities and countries we live in, offering new opportunities and creating new challenges as we collectively redefine the future of our planet. As humans start living in closer and closer proximity to each other, we will have to evolve in completely new ways – changing how we engage, interact and survive as individuals and as a collective.
As our living patterns become increasingly urbanised at an unprecedented rate, design, functionality and sustainability are taking on new meaning as critical elements of the world's future cities, including our own here in South Africa.
"Given that growth is likely to continue along the current trajectory – which will see an urban population of 6.3 billion by 2050 (66% of the world's projected population) – and that over 60% of the land projected to be included in urban areas by 2030 has yet to be developed, governments are engaging with 'architects' of these future cities as a priority," says Daniel van der Merwe, Architect at PPC. "This is because our concept and use of 'space' needs to be fundamentally redefined and shaped to support the needs of future generations. To ensure sustainability, this change has to start now."
Prime drivers of this shift to city living include convenience and advances in technology. "An overwhelming body of evidence shows that living in cities can significantly improve people's lives and opportunities through increased access to education, healthcare, employment and broader connectivity," explains van der Merwe. In emerging economies such as our own however, delivering on the potential promise of cities is critically linked to the ability to scale infrastructure at a rate proportionate to the needs of communities, especially given the high inflow of job-seekers and displaced individuals, among others.
A growing awareness of the need for sustainability is prompting responsive building and design, which bodes well for cities of the future. "Buildings are being recognised and appreciated as 'entities' themselves, and are thus being seen as active participants in urban environments. As such, contemporary buildings are now being required to fulfill multiple functions including generating their own electricity and/or producing food, so as to enable social development and broaden economic empowerment."
In response to vital socio-economic demands, key focus areas for future cities include transport, real estate and thinking around mobility – specifically developing the current "live-work-play" trend in order to expand our engagement with urban spaces. The need to re-examine our use of space within existing cities will further impact on our future spatial development as we seek to develop better, healthier environments. "Under-utilised spaces such as rooftops can become productive spaces for recreation and for food production. It thus follows that architecture and design are critical catalysts in terms of how empowerment can be facilitated through cities – the drivers of our economies," van der Merwe concludes.


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Salt Lake's MLS title brings hope to sporting underdogs everywhere
And when defender Robbie Russell buried his spot kick, the 14th taken in an epic extra frame, RSL had logged arguably the biggest upset in the history of the MLS Cup final.
It wasn't just that RSL, despite its losing record, qualified for the playoffs on the final day of the regular season as hands-down the team with the longest odds of hoisting the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy. What Salt Lake did was absolutely stunning. It blew through the Columbus Crew in the first round, dispatching the defending champions and this season's best team on its own turf. It outlasted the star-studded Chicago Fire in another road upset in the Eastern Conference final on penalty kicks.
Then on Sunday at Qwest Field, it shut down MLS' glamour team, David Beckham, Landon Donovan and all, showing it had the stamina, the determination and the superior fitness level. And in giving the state of Utah its first championship at the professional level in any sport since the Utah Stars of the ABA in 1971, the fifth-year franchise also put to bed the embarrassment of its first two seasons full of losing, endless dysfunction and a label as the laughingstock of MLS.
"We like being the underdog," said RSL goalkeeper Nick Rimando, "and the underdog had its day."
No one embodies that spirit like Rimando. All throughout his 10-year MLS career, critics have knocked his lack of height as the reason he never joined the elite fraternity of American goalkeepers. But this postseason, the 5-foot-9 Rimando put RSL on his back and made save after miraculous save. Last week in Chicago, he stopped three penalties in the game-ending shootout to send Salt Lake past the favored Fire into the final. On Sunday, he repeated that feat, stopping three Galaxy spot kicks to preserve the win. And suddenly, Rimando said, all the critics have nothing left to say.
"There's gonna be haters all the time," he said from the corner of a champagne-soaked locker room, clutching his 18-month-old son, Jett, in his arms. "I'm short? OK. Let me play with my feet, let me save penalty kicks. Now we're champions. Let those people talk."
No keeper in MLS is as efficient as Rimando in stopping penalty kicks. In his career, he has stopped 13 of 42 PKs he has faced during regular play, an incredible stat for goals that are usually automatic for the opposition. After Sunday's dramatic ending, he has stopped six of 13 kicks on game-ending shootouts -- nearly half he has faced. That was a hefty psychological edge for RSL as the game inched closer and close to the end of overtime.
"I think me and the guys knew if it came down to penalty kicks, we were confident just going back [to] last week," Rimando said. "We handled business in Chicago."
As gassed as the Galaxy looked, the ending was perhaps predictable. Beckham and Gregg Berhalter nailed the first two kicks of the shootout, but Rimando stopped Jovan Kirovski on the third. And then Donovan -- the third most-efficient penalty-kick taker in MLS history -- stepped up ... and promptly launched the ball into the south stands.
"The penalty I hit like I hit any penalty," the Galaxy captain said of the miss. "I made sure he was going the other way and I closed my body. I just put it in the air. You know, it's probably partially due to tired legs and not concentrating in that moment."
And maybe that's the secret to Rimando's edge over Donovan: He's one of only two keepers ever to stop him on penalty kicks. "I was fortunate that he went over, because he usually buries those," said Rimando, laughing that he's now two for two against the prolific Donovan.
Six penalty-takers later, Russell buried his shot and clinched Salt Lake's unlikeliest of titles. And as RSL celebrated at the on-field podium and raised the trophy, you couldn't help but feel happy for a unit that has been written off as many times as Rimando has been called undersized. Once again, it wasn't a team with a high-paid Designated Player on its roster that won the championship. Instead, a collection of tight-knit, underrated and written-off players figured out a way to get the job done.
Less than an hour later, a showered, slickly dressed Beckham sauntered into the RSL locker room and congratulated the new champions, telling him he was envious of the way they played together and that they were a deserving champion.
"We've really bought into 'the star is the team' here in Salt Lake," said captain Kyle Beckerman. "You buy into things, but you don't really know what the result's going to be at the end of the year. But we had to believe it, even though it might not have worked out for us. But it sure did."
Last Friday night, Salt Lake owner Dave Checketts addressed his team at dinner, telling them how empty a feeling it was 15 years ago when the favored New York Knicks -- of whom he was team president at the time -- blew their chance to win the NBA Finals against the Houston Rockets.
"Opportunities to win a championship don't come around often," he told the Salt Lakers. "Make the most of this, because you never know when you'll be back."
And RSL's players obliged the guy who signs their checks. Come Monday morning, Salt Lake City can wake up knowing its pro soccer team made it something its own heroes, Karl Malone and John Stockton, never could: a champion. At long last.