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The Dirty Facts About Offset Smoker
The Pain of Offset Smoker
When designing your smoker you need to consider how big you would like it to be and how transportable it should be. The only thing which most people forget when looking at smokers is the simple fact that once you're finished cooking, the smoker is likely to need to get cleaned. There are assorted types of offset smokers out there in the market coming from several brands.
If you opt to construct the smoker from a propane tank, be careful. No matter which offset smoker you select, the secret to low and slow cooking is to keep a consistent cooking temperature. Both smokers are stationed in the rear of what will soon turn into a huge patio. Offset smokers are said to create the ideal product. The offset smoker is anticipated to be constructed to last and ought to be simple to maintain and use. The Char-Broil American Gourmet Deluxe Offset Smoker is an ideal case of the issue.
Offsets can cook a great deal of various ways. Yes, they look cool, but they have turned more people off barbecue than any other smoker. Again, offset smokers are in reality an extraordinary way for you to receive into food smoking.
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While buying a smoker you want to ascertain the particular way in which you plan on using your smoker. Of course it's still possible to get these sorts of smokers with superior quality, but you're likely to cover it, pay a lot for it. If you're looking for a classic, this smoker (or the bigger 20-inch) is a terrific selection. This smoker is a beast, not certain what the overall weight is but it's heavy, therefore it should retain heat well. Like our normal model, this offset smoker also includes a flat top firebox. There are some rather cheap offset smokers readily available on the market which very often fool people.
Our smokers are constructed using steel thicknesses up to thick in some specific circumstances. Our premium smokers are extremely simple to run. Cold smoking doesn't cook foods. The smoke is heated in a region of the smoker known as the firebox. It seems great and seems to be everything that I was searching for in a smoker. The Horizon 16-Inch Smoker is the ideal size for the backyard cook who would like to earn barbecue for the loved ones or compact gatherings.
The absolute most convenient of the several kinds of smokers are the insulated electric smokers. The simplest and the least expensive way to produce a cold smoker is by a trash can. All our options are offered for practically any model you opt for. Apparently, it's a remarkable alternative for the entry-level smoker or those who don't need to feed an army every single time you cook.


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Blog: Canyonlands
(by Jonathan Grudin; http://interactions.acm.org/blog/view/canyonlands)
Sounds like you had a great vacation in stunning scenery and in great company. However, I'm not sure you experienced "how life once was," even if it perhaps felt like it then/feels like it now. Rather, it seems like you experienced the time offline in that particular way because it was marked by being different than what you normally experience, and being marked by not being like that forever.
I am reminded of an essay criticizing Sherry Turkle's "alone together" idea, arguing that Turkle is fundamentally wrong when she so clearly separates that which is connected/digital from that which is not: http://bit.ly/180jOHd
I'm not calling you a digital dualist; however, you also say that one of the best parts of the trip is that you now have three more people in your online connections.
But even with an Internet connection you would perhaps have gotten to know them anyway
Lone K. Hansen
Blog: The UX ownership war is over… and we have lost!
(by Daniel Rosenberg; http://interactions.acm.org/blog/view/the-ux-ownership-war-is-over-and-we-have-lost)
What if the new CEO is the guy with the purple hair and body piercings? If you think that all CEOs are suited mannequins, then you are not getting around much.
Vladymir Rogov
I am motivated to respond to [Rogov's] comment, which I assume was offered in jest. I know a few CEOs here in Silicon Valley with purple (or orange) hair and many more with body piercings. Some of them have MBAs, some don't. The point is they are the CEO. They have the ultimate skin in the game. My favorite is Quixey, where the CEO is a childhood friend of my son (and this is his second company). It is a well-funded startup with some big-name investors like Peter Thiel.
The important point is that while running very leanly he prioritized not only having UX designers but also having a user research function in-house over many other things. These are the next-gen leaders, and while not designers they have strong opinions on design. As CEOs they also hold the gold and are their companies' UX leaders through words, actions, and investment choices.
Daniel Rosenberg
Blog: The past, present, and future of women in STEM
(by Ashley Karr; http://interactions.acm.org/blog/view/the-present-past-and-future-of-women-in-stem)
I think the small daily actions here are great. It's particularly nice to read your examples of what can happen if you change your own behavior rather than waiting for the world around you to change. I think those personal, positive stories are important, so I'd like to share one.
I was recently invited to a careers panel session at an event for end-stage Ph.D. candidates. I have a Ph.D. in computer science, had a short but successful academic career, and now run a training consultancy business. The panel was entitled "What do employers look for?" and having previously been both a postdoctoral employee and employer I had much to offer.
There were five people on the panel and I was the only woman. The first question was asked and I had some thoughts to share, but I waited for one of the others to answer first. Then, probably for the first time in my life, I noticed myself doing this: stepping back to give the guys a chance to speak first. It was like being struck by a bolt of lightning. For the next question I had some experience to share so I jumped straight in.
My response sparked a meaningful discussion and this gave me confidence. For the rest of the session if I had something to say I didn't wait for the others to have their say firstI just spoke up. No one was offended, no one reigned me in, and on several occasions I heard the other panel members saying "I agree with Jen…" or "Jen's absolutely right…" and then giving their answers. At the end of the session I was happy that I'd made several important contributions and this was confirmed by feedback from the participants and my colleagues on the panel.
I can't remember ever being explicitly told to wait and let boys speak first, but perhaps I've picked up cues as I was growing up that this is how I should behave. Anyhow, now I've called my subconscious out on its sabotaging behavior and I'm looking forward to the next opportunity to speak over it.
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text: What a beautiful morning to be outside on the deck. Brewed up some coffee and fired up the laptop this morning to catch up on what is going on in the world of fly fishing. I really loved this photo of my hot coffee in the cold morning air. I also wanted to get my list of things to do this morning before Mike and I head up to Bradford, PA to float the Clarion River and possibly the Allegheny River if need be. We will be meeting up with Damon and Bryan from Glendorn Resort in Bradford, PA. These guys are awesome to fish with as well as make us feel right at home during our trip. Last year, Mike, Bryan, and I landed about 11 browns that were over 20+ inches. All fish that day were on streamers, but with the water going to be lower and Bryan's reports of some Hendrickson's hatching, this trip maybe a great one.


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This video goes through all of the questions and answers
The examiner will ask you 2 questions relating to vehicle safety. The "tell me" question is done at the start of your test before you start driving. The "show me" question is done while you are driving.
If you get either or both questions wrong you usually just get 1 minor fault but it is possible to fail the test on this section if you lose control of the car while operating the controls.
Many cars now have a diagnostic system which shows you some problems with the vehicle on the dashboard. You are not allowed to just say that the car would just tell you of any problems because the system may be faulty and your vehicle may not have it.
The questions
Click the red link below to read the offical questions and answers. As shown in the video above, you don't have to give these answers word for word as they're written.
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Talk of Takoma host Eric Bond talked to participants in the Women's March on Jan. 21, 2017. This is part one of a multipart series.
Talk of Takoma is a weekly magazine show on WOWD-LP, Takoma Radio, Takoma Park's community radio station. Listen in on Sundays 1-3 p.m. at 94.3 FM, streaming at takomaradio.org.


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7 Ways to Prevent Destructive Chewing!
Furniture, shoes, socks, purses, wallets, cellphones and remote controls are some of the things your dog could chew while you're not looking.
Your pup chewing on things he or she shouldn't is a very common problem. However, we have great news!
There is a solution to destructive chewing.
With a little training and simple preventative measures, you can keep your dog from chewing on inedible things.
Why some dogs chew like to chew things when left alone?
Chewing is a natural in dogs, and it has been that way since the very beginning.
The act of chewing, especially on something hard, helps keep their teeth clean and jaws strong.
But, this ingrained habit becomes problematic when it becomes destructive and inappropriate.
One reason a dog is lonely, bored, anxious or stressed, especially for breeds that have a lot of energy to expend or separation anxiety.
You can learn about some general behavioral attribute for different breed types by clicking here.
If your dog is high energy or has significant anxiety issues, it is best to make sure you take your dog for a lengthy walk, run or other activities to get them to expend their energy.
Additionally, teething puppies use their mouths to explore their world just like human babies do.
This is inevitable for all puppy breeds. You'll need to "puppy proof" your home to keep dangerous objects, chemicals and certain foods out of their reach.
It is crucial you take the necessary precautions to direct their chewing behavior to appropriate items to prevent inappropriate chewing.
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Sculpting the Human Head, a Demonstration by Bill Merklein
Sunday, September 28 at 2:00 p.m.
Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio
25 Church Street, New Milford, CT 06776
Bill Merklein's demonstration for Gallery 25 will be a water based clay portrait stressing easy to remember forms basic to the human head. Bill sculpted nearly 70 of the GI JOE action figures that Hasbro produced in the 1980's. As a master sculptor, he has worked on projects ranging from GI JOE, Star Wars, Visionaries and Mighty Max, to sculpting the VISA dove hologram that has appeared on tens of millions of credit cards. He invites a dialogue with his audience while sculpting. This event is sponsored by New Milford Commission on the Arts and Gallery 25 and is FREE to the public. Seating is limited on a first come basis.
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Dispatch from the Gulf Oil Spill: Why We Are All Responsible for the Cleanup
Photo courtesy of Philippe Cousteau
We made it into Tampa late last night and took the one hour drive to the beach near St. Petersburg. It was going to be another long day and we were prepared to get up early and get to the beach for the cleanup. I had come here in partnership with the Ocean Conservancy, one of the leading ocean conservation organizations in the country. The whole idea was to organize a beach cleanup as a way to channel the collective sense of frustration and demonstrate that people can take action to help the oceans...with or without oil. Ocean Conservancy runs the International Coastal Cleanup in September, the largest ocean cleanup in the world, and has started expanding it to events throughout the year. They invited me to come to the event in Tampa to help show people that we all have power. Even before oil reaches Tampa, and I hope it doesn't, it is important to clean up as much of the coast as possible. Once oil arrives any debris along the shore becomes a bio-hazard and is very difficult to clean up because is requires special training. The day was sweltering but the effort was worthwhile as we cleaned up over a ton of trash.
I have talked about it at length: We only have to look in the mirror to find someone to blame for this oil catastrophe because it is a symptom of a wider problem. However, in the same way we make the choices that cause us to be addicted to oil—a substance that poisons our air, our water and our future—we also have the equal power to change the world in which we live. To eat less meat, use public transportation, aspire to healthy and functional houses, vote in politicians that care about our world, and more...
As Gandhi one wrote, 'we must become the change we seek in the world'. There is always hope, we have the power to build the sustainable and just world our children deserve and if the spill reminds us of anything...it is that...
Read more about the Gulf oil spill:
BP Gulf Oil Spill Cheat Sheet: A Timeline of Unfortunate Events
Gulf Spill Exclusive: Shocking Marine Life Destruction and Angry Locals (Slideshow)
Less Than 1% of Oil-Soaked Birds Survive
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Medical problems may arise during pregnancy or during delivery that are ignored or inadequately addressed. When a doctor or nurse makes this kind of mistake, the resulting birth injury may be life-altering to the fetus or newborn. In severe cases the baby may die as a result.
The South Carolina birth injury attorneys at Whetstone Perkins & Fulda are passionate about fighting for families who have been affected by these medical mistakes. For a free case evaluation, please call us at 803-799-9400.
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Not only will birth injuries affect your child's health and well-being, these injuries can be really expensive to treat – both now and for perhaps years into your child's future. In a case handled by our experienced lawyers, you may be able to recover compensation for all of these expenses, and for other things as well. Your no-obligation consultation with us is free, so you will not have an added financial burden by meeting with us to find out if you have a case.
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Professor Sheelagh Matear has been Executive Director of AQA since February 2016. She is also a member of the AQA Board. She was previously Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Quality and Student Experience) at Lincoln University. Professor Matear completed her PhD in nautical studies at Plymouth University in the UK. She then moved to the University of Arizona where she worked in the office of economic development. Professor Matear moved to New Zealand to take up a position in the Marketing Department at the University of Otago before moving to her current position.
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Bold Lips and Brows!
Sultry, smoky eyes are great for festive occasions, but they can be hard to re-create on your own. This holiday season I found it easier to simplify the primping and put the focus on color-intense lips and full brows. The look is pretty, polished, and (best of all) easy to achieve.
One of my favorite lipsticks from Avon is Avon's Ultra Color Bold Lipstick. This amazing lipcolor line contains 50 percent more pigment than is found in traditional lipsticks. At only $8 each this is a must have!!
After years of soft, sheer glosses' dominating the beauty market, strong lips are taking the center stage again. What the new lipsticks don't share with their older counterparts is a technology to dry out lips. Today's creamy varieties are packed with pigments (making it possible to get full coverage with one swipe) and often boast moisturizing humectants, like hyaluronic acid.
One of the best and most popular new lipsticks from Avon is Avon Ultra Color Absolute Lipstick. Formulated with Color Complete Complex featuring six beauty boosters - Vitamin E, Phytol, Vitamin C, 50% moisturizing ingredients in every stick, SPF 15, and Collagen - this creamy lipstick is rich in moisture, conditioners, and antioxidants.
It continues to work even after you have taken it off and help lips look their best. A clinical study shows that lips look healthier after using new Avon Ultra Color Absolute Lipstick. And with new Color Reveal technology, Avon's breakthrough self-renewing pigments, this multitasking lipstick also delivers vibrant looking color, in 12 stunning shades. Regularly priced $9 On sale NOW for $5.99!!
To balance bold tones, go for equally bold brows. "Your were born with the brow that was right for you. Work with that thick thickness to hone the arch," says Los Angeles celebrity eyebrow specialist Anastasia Soare.
"When your eyebrows look good, people notice," said Maybelline New York's global brow expert, Maribeth Madron. "when they're wrong-too bushy or overplucked-they pull away focus." A well shaped brow is the visual equivalent of a face-lift. Below, are your must have brow-care essentials.
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With the unveiling of a new clinical operating system for medical devices, BlackBerry is once again making a play for mHealth.
QNX Software Systems, which was acquired by BlackBerry in 2010, has released a new operating system that's billed as being IEC 62304-compliant. With its sights set on alleviating the regulatory and financial burden for device manufacturers, the operating system supports both single- and multicore devices based on ARMv7 and Intel x86 processors. The OS also features an application programming interface to make it compatible with other QNX operating systems, officials said.
"When it comes to medical device software, the OS sets the tone: Unless it provides the architecture to enable reliable operation and a clear audit trail to substantiate claims about its dependability, the entire process of device approval can be put in jeopardy," said Grant Courville, QNX's director of product management, in a July 15 press statement. "By providing an OS that has been independently verified to comply with the IEC 62304 standard, we are helping manufacturers reduce the cost and effort of developing devices that require regulatory approval from agencies such as the FDA, MDD and MHRA."
This is far from BlackBerry's first big move into the healthcare space. In April, the telecommunications behemoth lent financial support to cloud-based health IT company NantHealth, a startup spearheaded by billionaire healthcare mogul Patrick Soon-Shiong, MD.
"The systems that are currently structured really don't talk to each other, the proprietary systems, the systems that are based on really old software that's not interoperable," Soon-Shiong said during an interview with Healthcare IT News (a sister publication of mHealth News and fellow member of the HIMSS Media Group) earlier this year. The financial backing from BlackBerry, he said, will further support NantHealth's clinical operation system, which has captured some 3 billion vital signs in the cloud.
"We've built supercomputers that can do the genomic analysis in real-time; we've built super computers that can actually take feeds of CT scans from EMRs and feed it directly to mobile devices. All of that, regardless of where it comes from, regardless of the EMR, regardless of the device, whether it be via ventilator, or IV tube, we're agnostic to, and it speaks to this operating system," said Soon-Shiong.
BlackBerry's stock is up almost 22 percent from July 2013.
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CVHC is beginning planning for its 2019 Regional Exercise Series. This two-part event will facilitate your organization's participation in both a tabletop exercise and a community-based full scale exercise. Full participation may assist your organization in meeting one or more of the exercise requirements outlined in the CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule.
Due to space constraints, participation in the exercises will be limited to healthcare organizations in the Central Region.
Tabletop Exercise Dates (3 options): February 26, 27, and 28.
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Culture war remains on the front burner
It seems like just a month ago that Politico said social issues have "been largely relegated to the sidelines" in Republican politics, and the GOP's competing wings have both "steered away from social issues they deem too divisive."
Wait, that was just a month ago. Since then, congressional Republicans have taken a newfound interest in anti-abortion legislation; at least nine states have taken up "religious liberty" bills that would allow anti-gay discrimination; and Indiana has moved on a new measure to ban marriage equality.
And then there's this guy.
Cresent Hardy was expected to be the milquetoast candidate in the Republican primary for Nevada's 4th district—especially compared with his competitor for the GOP nod, Niger Innis, who said that the fight to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for drilling was "very much like the civil rights revolution."But on Tuesday, Hardy, a Nevada state assemblyman, gave Ennis a run for his money. In an interview with the Las Vegas Sun, Hardy called the Employment Nondiscrimination Act, a federal bill passed by the Senate that prohibits employers from discriminating against workers on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity, "segregation."
"When we create classes, we create that same separation that we're trying to unfold somehow," Hardy told the Sun. "By continuing to create these laws that are what I call segregation laws, it puts one class of a person over another. We are creating classes of people through these laws."
I'll confess that I've read this quote a few times, trying to make sense of it, but I've come up empty. Protecting people from employment discrimination is a "segregation law"?
And this guy is a congressional candidate with the support of a major political party?
Of course, let's not forget Washington.
Sen. Ted Cruz says President Barack Obama's administration is "hostile" to traditional marriage, calling it the most hostile White House in history.The Texas Republican has been plugging his State Marriage Defense Act, a bill he introduced with Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) to require the federal government to respect state laws defining marriage between a man and a woman, on a tour of conservative radio. On Monday, Cruz told David Barton and Rick Green's "Wallbuilders Live" that there's been a "sad trend" in recent years of advocacy groups using courts to challenge traditional marriage laws."But it's also manifested from the federal government, with the Obama administration," Cruz said. "This administration is the most hostile-to-traditional-marriage administration this country has ever seen."
So much for relegating divisive social issues "to the sidelines."


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Hallelujah 🙂
There is a saying, "Preach the gospel; if necessary, use words."
The primary way we serve and lead and teach and inspire and everything, everything!, is by our lives as a whole. It is not about what we have or what we do that really matters – but what we have become matter supremely, and it is what we have become that serves and uplifts all humanity.
So, I could spend all day talking and writing about the benefits of regularly meditating and keeping good company and studying the scriptures, but meanwhile – during that whole time – I was not meditating or keeping good company or studying scriptures. Hypocrisy is so easy! And we must be vigilant.
It almost seems to be a guarantee at this point – as soon as I write something on this blog, I go ahead and do just the opposite. Hence, the value of simplicity. These words are not necessary at all, yet they seem to come naturally and it feels effortless so I trust they are aligned with serving the Highest Good.
So, instead of preaching a whole lot, perhaps it is best we either preach one simple thing, or rather to not preach at all, and simple practice one simple thing, and allow our own practice to be our non-verbal preaching.
Thank goodness that our internal awareness is a far greater contribution and service to humanity than anything we can do externally. Love, Love, Love, and with that foundation – come what may 🙂
Gloria in Excelsis Deo!


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Completed 8 reviews, referred 0 teammates.
Schooling is good. Traveling is fun. Only gave us sticks. Rink and workout place is good. Staff is great. Lived at home. Had some fans. Was good. Some scouts came to games.
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They take care of the players who are going to school. Some trips are quite long and some are very short. There is deals on sticks and the typical gear is provided. Great rink and a pretty average room. Great people who care about you as a person and not just another number. Very good billets and a small easy city. It doesn't get the most amount of fans but when there is a good amount of fans it's good. Very high team reputation all throughout Ontario and Canada. There is good exposure for both ......
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Academics are priority number one for the thunderbirds. The travel is good the farthest you have to go is 3 hours unless you go on a road trip. Could get a little better with the equipment deal, would help the players out a lot more. Arena is great. Good management. I lived at home. When we played at the John Rhodes the atmosphere was wild. Tbirds always dominated he NOJHL. Wish there would be more scouts at the games but now I noticed more commitments from players so the exposure is alright.
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They make sure their high school kids pass, besides that not too keen on education. Will help out if you are enrolled in classes to make sure you pass. Travel is long but fun. Long bus rides to some places but great team bonding experiences and loved every bus ride. Had to pay 1/4 for sticks at the time. Not the greatest with gear - will supply the main equipment but everything else is on you. Play at both John Rhodes and Essar center. Better to play at john rhodes as it feel like more people are ......
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Unless you aren't already in school, they won't encourage you to go nor enforce punishments for not going to school. Always travel on a coach bus that is always stocked with water. The team always has a well defined plan and the team is fed very well with pre and post game meals. The hotels are also very nice as well. You have to pay for your helmet, gloves, pants and sticks but get a team discount rate and get to keep it all at the end of the season Dressing room is small but it does the trick, ......
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What personal objects do you hold dear to your heart? For me, it has always been photographs (even before I was photographer).
So much so that they are one of the few things I'd grab on my way out of a burning house.
That's because photographs to me are more than a snapshot. They are meaningful moments frozen in time, and they are our memory when our memory fades. Even to our loved ones that will far surpass us in years, they are a constant reminder of who we were. A little glimpse of immortality.
So when I'm asked why I photograph weddings, my answer is this: "I photograph weddings to create beautiful timeless images that will be cherished now and many generations from now." To achieve this I continuously work on perfecting my technique, mastering and selectively choosing my preferred lighting methods and shooting with intention. My work reflects soft, romantic natural lighting whenever possible.
Jennifer Images accepts no more than 14 weddings per year allowing for the best possible care and attention to you and your images.
As a result I recommend booking early to ensure your date.
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Evan (who's living in Singapore) has been baking almost daily since she purchased her first oven in 2005. Nowadays she even makes a living out of selling cute pastries. Luckily Evan also shares recipes on her blog, accompanied by mouth watering pictures.
Rilakkuma Inarizushi. Evan shares a recipe of homemade tofu pouches, but they can also be bought at an (Asian) supermarket. You can fill the pouch with sushi rice and use nori, cheese & ham for the Rilakkuma face. I'm definitely gonna try this 🙂
If you want a little more guidance, please have a look at this Rilakkuma Inarizushi DIY video
Pierre Hermé's Rose Macarons. To be honest I've only tasted macarons from a shop in Belgium and actually didn't think too much of it. Granted they look very adorable and maybe homemade macarons taste better.
Buckwheat Pancakes. This looks like a great and healthy alternative to regular pancakes ❥
Polka-Dotted Roll Cake. IMHO roll cakes look amazing. I have got no idea how hard it is to make them, but Evan shares different recipes for roll cakes on her blog.
Strawberry Mushipan. Mushipan is a Japanese egg-based steamed bun that uses baking powder to rise instead of yeast. This strawberry version looks very kawaii!
Pink Grapefruit Marmalade. Homemade marmalade tastes the best and who can resist the cute jar?
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Girls basketball playoffs tip off this week
The road to the final high school winter sports state tournament begins this week for the Bulletin-area girls basketball teams. All three teams face tough tasks in their respective section tournaments.
St. Anthony Village
Following a 1-10 start to the season, the Huskies made a nice turnaround and fell one victory shy of a .500 record. St. Anthony went 11-4 in the second half of the season and made a surprising run to the finals of the Tri-Metro Conference tournament.
Making a run in Section 3AAA won't be as easy.
St. Anthony is the fifth seed and goes on the road in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Hosting the Huskies is fourth-seeded St. Paul Como Park, which went 12-3 in its final 15 games following a 3-5 start to the season.
One of Como's early victories was a 72-63 win over St. Anthony on Dec. 19. The loss gave the Huskies a 0-7 record to start the season.
St. Anthony got things turned around starting in late December with a win over Spring Lake Park that started the Huskies on a six-game winning streak. They also rattled off four straight wins in February.
Part of that streak included a pair of upsets in the conference tournament. St. Anthony was the sixth seed and knocked off third-seeded Minnehaha Academy and second-seeded Concordia Academy to reach the finals.
In the championship game on Friday, St. Anthony traveled to top-seeded St. Croix Lutheran, which was ranked sixth in the state in Class AA last week. The Huskies put together an 8-0 run in the first half to turn a six-point deficit into a two-point lead but the Crusaders took over following a timeout.
St. Croix stopped St. Anthony's run and went on a 14-0 run of its own and allowed only two more points the rest of the first half, which ended with the Huskies trailing 26-12.
Things weren't much better in the second half as St. Croix outscored St. Anthony 24-17 to win 50-29.
Kelly Lawson led St. Anthony with 14 points but was one of only four Huskies to score.
The section playoffs continue March 11 with the semifinals at Maple Grove High School. If St. Anthony can upset Como Park, it will likely face top-seeded and second-ranked Park Center. The Pirates host eighth-seeded St. Paul Johnson in the first round.
Although the Knights are seeded seventh in the Section 5AAAA playoffs, they enter the post-season with the longest current winning streak among their section foes. Irondale closed out the regular season on a seven-game surge and finished with a .500 record (13-13).
That is Irondale's best regular-season record since going 15-9 in 2009.
To improve on its record and extend that winning streak, seventh-seeded Irondale must find a way to deal with second-seeded Champlin Park. The Rebels won their final four regular-season games, including a two-point victory over top-seeded and seventh-ranked Centennial.
Irondale enters Thursday's game trying to preserve one streak while trying to end another. The Knights would like to put an end to their eight-game post-season losing streak that dates back to 2006, the last year they won a section playoff game.
That year, Irondale went 16-10 in the regular season and earned a home playoff game against district rival Mounds View. The Knights beat the Mustangs 71-66 but lost in the next round to Park Center. Irondale has been one-and-done in the playoffs every year since.
The Irondale/Champlin Park winner advances to the semifinals on March 11 at Anoka High School against either third-seeded Maple Grove or sixth-seeded Mounds View.
The section final is March 14 at Anoka High School.
Mounds View
The Mustangs suffered through their worst season in six years but now turn their attention to the post-season. Mounds View drew the sixth-seed in Section 5AAAA and head out on the road in the first round on Thursday.
Awaiting Mounds View's visit is third-seeded Maple Grove. The Crimson at one point this season were 14-8 and riding a five-game winning streak before losing three of the final four regular-season games.
Mounds View started the year having posted winning records in its previous five seasons. Following a 3-1 start, the Mustangs won just six of their final 22 contests.
Should the Mustangs pull off the upset, they would face either second-seeded Champlin Park or seventh-seeded Irondale in the semifinals on March 11 at Anoka High School.
Anoka is also the site of the section final on March 14.
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Latest news regarding regeneration in the Rotherham area.
Home Décor Innovations plan Rotherham move
The planned move will see Home Décor's existing 120 staff relocate over the border from Sheffield and provide the company with space to expand and create more new jobs.
Currently based at a 65,000 sq ft factory on a site at Drakehouse, Sheffield, the company plans to move into a purpose built 110,000 sq ft unit at Woodhouse Link, the development on the former Laycast site at Fence in Rotherham.
Sheffield company, JF Finnegan are developing the project which is now set to include a 91,500 sq ft workshop plus 21,600 sq ft offices and possibly a CHP (combined heat and power) plant on the site.
The pre-let to Home Décor covers the whole area that Finnegan had outlined as Phase 2 of the 15 acre scheme.
Home Décor Innovations is a part of Canada's Renin Corporation and with operating companies in the UK and Italy, they manufacture over one million doors per year, and supply hardware to manufacture a further one million doors to strategic partners throughout the rest of Europe, The Middle East and Africa. Their products are available through major retailers including B&Q, Wickes, Focus and Homebase in Europe, and suppliers to the construction industry.
The current site in Sheffield is being sold to ASDA so they can develop a new superstore. Plans for the store were approved by Sheffield Council and sent to the Secretary of State for confirmation in August.
Peter Buchanan, Chief Executive of Home Décor Innovations, stated in a letter to Sheffield Council regarding the planning permission of the Asda store, that the development "would directly contribute to fulfilling our future plans by allowing us to relocate to improved new premises. This would match our ambitions as a business whilst creating more new jobs at Home Décor."
The company will benefit from a new purpose-built building as the current building is considered to be outdated and a larger showroom is needed. The funding from Asda will allow the company a one-off opportunity to move, and to replace much of the old equipment.
With new Rotherham premises, it is hoped that Home Décor can significantly increase turnover and the number of employees in the next five years which will provide a boost to the local economy.
Last week, members of Rotherham Council's planning board agreed that planning permission for Home Décor's new premises should be granted. The move is likely to happen quickly as a legal agreement is being developed that would mean that the development of the supermarket at Drakehouse cannot commence until Home Décor has relocated into a purpose built new factory in the local area.
Website: www.hdhc.com
Source: Rothbiz
Gala Tent to create hundreds of new jobs
The company is the UK's largest supplier of marquees and gazebos, exporting across Europe and to the US. They moved into new 53,000 sq ft headquarters at Fairfield Park in Manvers earlier this year.
Gala Tent was founded in 1998 by acting managing director Jason Mace and now supply a massive variety of commercial marquees, tents, gazebos, event flooring, furniture, lighting and heating through its showroom, mail order, telephone sales and online shopping worldwide. In addition to direct sales to the general public, Gala Tent Ltd is also the preferred contract supplier for many hire companies, councils and branches of the emergency services and the military.
The company has grown from a table top operation in Grimethorpe to a company with a turnover in excess of £5m in just over a decade. They were recently valued as a concept company at £14m and this valuation did not include stock, machinery and buildings, currently estimated at over £4m.
Gala sells over 10,000 structures a year and 90,000 optional extras and their products have been used at parties run by the Beckhams, Liz Hurley, Boris Becker and Marco Pierre White. The firm works with events management companies who also provide equipment to the stars.
The ambitious expansion plans will see Gala participate with the new government policy of job subsidies, apprenticeships and work experience placements when creating the full infrastructure of new staff. The campaign launches in early 2012 with the plan to have all 200 showrooms fully staffed and open by 2013.
New staff have also been added to their dedicated customer service team in Rotherham and following the New Year, further expansions into the sales, customer service and marketing departments will bring further jobs to the area.
Further plans are also in place for the development of new products and Jason Mace, managing director of Gala Tents Ltd, said: "Gala Tent has a bright future ahead with many plans for expanding sales overseas and the development of new and exciting products for the event industry."
Source: Rothbiz
Website: www.galatent.co.uk
Carbolite expands on to the AMP
The letting of units 5 and 6, which total 5,782 sq ft, sees the global manufacturer of electric laboratory and industrial ovens join a unique cluster of high-tech occupiers, from some of the more established pioneers in R&D such as Dormer Tools and Struers as well as the innovative newer breed of companies such as Polymer Techniques, Iidea and Xeros.
Dan Bagshaw, facilities and materials manager at Carbolite, said: "One of the main attractions of expanding to Evolution @ AMP was the ability to leverage the existing resources already on the park and engage with other like-minded business, whilst retaining our existing premises in the Hope Valley."
Evolution @ the AMP has been developed by UK Strategic Partnership, a joint venture between Yorkshire-based property company, Strategic Sites and Harworth Estates, the property arm of UK Coal.
Philippa Hedley, sector growth manager - Advanced Manufacturing & Materials at the AMP said: "We are delighted to welcome Carbolite as our latest occupier at AMP.
"Locating on the AMP provides collaboration and supply chain opportunities with world leading R&D and production companies including; Rolls-Royce, Castings Technology International, TWI and the University of Sheffield's AMRC with Boeing and Nuclear AMRC.
"Carbolite's business is perfectly suited to the units they have taken and we're sure their base with us will be beneficial in terms of nurturing future business growth."
National commercial property consultants Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH), Knight Frank and CB Richard Ellis are joint agents on the scheme.
Ed Norris, industrial and logistics agent at the Sheffield office of LSH, said: "The AMP is designed to encourage occupation by advanced manufacturing and next generation R&D companies with their associated supply chain opportunities.
"This latest letting is a tremendous endorsement of the AMP's continued success in one of the fastest-growing and most important sectors of the UK economy."
Rebecca Schofield, associate director at Knight Frank, added: "Carbolite considered a number of units in the area before selecting Evolution @ AMP due to the quality the units on offer combined with the obvious synergies between themselves and the other occupiers on the park.
"The remaining units are finished to the same high quality and provide the flexibility for incoming occupiers to fit the space out to meet their individual requirements."
Source: Rothbiz website
Green investment recycled into jobs for South Yorkshire
Sterecycle, based on Sheffield Road, Rotherham, has secured the finance as part of a total funding package of £5.1 million.
The finance will enable the company to expand its waste processing capacity at the South Yorkshire plant from 100 kilotonnes per annum (ktpa) to 175 ktpa, and create a further 17 full time jobs.
Sterecycle will use the Rotherham site as a blueprint for a future roll out of waste processing sites around the country.
Using its patented autoclave technology, Sterecycle uses pressurised steam and heat to process black bag waste, which would normally go to landfill. It currently recovers 65 percent of the waste in the form of recyclables and a biomass rich, soil like substance called 'Sterefibre'.
Sterefibre is approved as a soil improver for non-agricultural applications and is being used to grow biofuel crops. It can also be used to generate clean power in biomass-fuelled CHP (combined heat and power) plants and for biogas production in anaerobic digestion plants
Sterecycle has been in operation in Rotherham since June 2008 and has proven the technology on a commercial scale.
Tom Shields, CEO of Sterecycle, said: "Our technology is quick to approve, fast to build, has low capital costs and has a small carbon footprint. We plan to roll out plants at a series of sites across the UK.
"The investment from the Finance Yorkshire Equity Fund will go towards the purchase and installation of new autoclave equipment which has been manufactured locally in Sheffield by Mayflower Engineering and the further expansion of the Rotherham plant.
"It will also provide added capacity for the commercial and industrial waste producers in the Yorkshire region, enabling more of the region's waste to be recycled and reused instead of going to landfill."
Ash Chopra, who led the investment on behalf of the Finance Yorkshire Equity Fund, said: "The desire to find alternatives to simply sending waste to landfill is high on the political and environmental agendas. Land-filling waste is not a viable long-term option with regulatory driven penalties pushing the cost of landfill up. The technology in use at the company provides a viable "greener" alternative to landfill.
"We are delighted with this investment as a further 17 full time jobs will be created and the company has raised an additional £3.85 million as other investors followed our lead."
Advising the Finance Yorkshire Equity Fund on the deal were Debbie Jackson and Joy Irving from Walker Morris, Leeds.
Helping a range of small and medium sized businesses to meet their funding requirements for growth and development, Finance Yorkshire provides seedcorn, loan and equity linked investments, ranging from £15,000 to £2m.
The project is supported financially by the European Union. It has attracted £30million investment from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of Europe's support for the region's economic development through the Yorkshire and Humber ERDF Programme, £15million from Yorkshire Forward's Single Programme, and £45million match funding from the European Investment Bank.
For more information about Finance Yorkshire, please visit www.finance-yorkshire.com or ring 0845 649 0000.
For more information on Sterecycle please visit www.sterecycle.com or call 0207 361 1820.
Source: Rothbiz
Potential opportunities for Enhanced Capital Allowance support for companies based in the Sheffield City Region
The subsequent available Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs) present a massive opportunity to attract major inward investment to the City Region. The LEP Board is keen to look at how this opportunity could be used to support locally based companies. With this in mind, the LEP Board has agreed that ECAs should be used to (a) attract inward investment and (b) enable strategic investments from companies already based in the SCR that would not otherwise happen or that would be accelerated by ECA incentives. Decisions around ECA investments (regardless of whether they are from inward investors or from locally based companies) will be subject to assessment against LEP defined criteria in order to ensure that any decision making is as open, inclusive and as fair as possible.
Click on the link at the bottom of the page to view a letter from the Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership Chairman, James Newman, inviting locally based companies/ landowners to assess if they meet the criteria set out and if so to consider submitting more information in line with the detailed criteria set out.
In summary, if you are an eligible company with plans for major capital investment (over £50m) in plant and machinery over the next 5 years and the proposed investment will or could take place within the designated Enterprise Zone ECA sites (i.e at Markham Vale, Advanced Manufacturing Park/ Waverley or the Sheffield-Rotherham Enterprise Zone area) then we would like to hear from you (please bear in mind the relatively short timescales - expressions of interest by 6th January, full submissions by 20th January).
Click here for more information and to read the official letter from James Newman.
Vitalife proves to be everybody's cup of tea
Rotherham Enterprise Board hosted their biggest Dragons' Den-type event, inspired by the BBC show of the same name, at the Park Inn Rotherham in Manvers last week. Young entrepreneur, Gavin Edley, was among four new start businesses pitching their expansion plans to a panel of local business experts and mentors. A secret audience vote confirmed the judges' decision that Gavin had delivered the best pitch on the night.
The 24-year-old set up Vitalife in 2010 with the help of the Rotherham Enterprise Project and has successfully introduced the healthy Japanese green tea called matcha to the UK. The former pupil at Brinsworth Comprehensive School entered the den as he is looking to expand his business by diversifying the range of teas, introducing new products, and working with more retailers.
Gavin said: "This was the first time that I'd done anything like this and pitched my business in front of a panel and an audience. I'm really pleased to have won.
"I'm looking to launch new teas and a range of healthy snacks and drinks and I'm looking at the prospect of opening café premises to showcase them. I'm also looking to build the Vitalife brand and secure more deals with more retailers. I'm excited by the expansion plans and the prize money will certainly help me carry them out."
This was the third successful event funded by UK Steel Enterprise and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and recognised Rotherham companies with the potential for business growth.
Guest speaker at the event was Kirsty Henshaw, who told the tale of when she entered the BBC's Dragons; Den and came out with significant financial backing for her business. She also took the role of a dragon and provided the entrants with advice to calm their nerves and boost their confidence before they faced the panel.
The other finalists entering the den were commended for their enormous enthusiasm and excellent pitches. They were: social enterprise, Drive It Home Road Safety; The Button Tin, where vintage craft workshops are held; and Simply Inventive Ltd, the inventors of a unique plumbing product.
For these entrepreneurs it is hoped that relationships will develop between the budding business brains and members of the board's mentor bank, where local people who have run their own businesses or have specialist expertise, will pass on their knowledge and give them a better chance of success.
Keith Williams, regional manager of Tata Steel subsidiary, UK Steel Enterprise said: "We are delighted to support these events. It was extremely successful and the business pitches were some of the best we've seen.
"I'm sure it was a great experience for the enterprises and has helped them identify new potential opportunities and given them the confidence to progress their ideas further.
"There is a wide range of business support available in Rotherham. The Enterprise Board events are designed to help early stage and smaller businesses, whilst loan and equity finance of up to £750,000 is available from the UK Steel Enterprise investment fund for more established businesses in Rotherham and throughout South Yorkshire."
The Enterprise Board is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and is led by successful business men and women from a wide range of different backgrounds and business sectors. They are using their experience to change the way business support is provided and make it more helpful to Rotherham entrepreneurs.
Source: Rothbiz
Vitalife website: http://www.vitalifeteas.com/
Handelsbanken moves in to Rotherham offices
Founded in Stockholm in 1871, the bank has over 700 branches. They moved into the UK market in the early 80's and operations are run as a regional bank based on the same decentralised principles as the Nordic branch operations.
The bank contacted Rotherham commercial property agents Burgess Commercial to seek their help in finding suitable premises for offering their bespoke financial services to businesses and high net worth individuals.
Mike Harrison, branch manager at Handelsbanken in Rotherham, said: "Having worked for Handelsbanken for over ten years, I am delighted to be opening a new branch in Rotherham and firmly believe that having a local presence will allow us to get a better understanding of our clients' needs and in turn provide them with an excellent bespoke service and a long term relationship.
"My team of four have now moved into our new office at 10 The Crofts and we are delighted with the major refurbishment that we have undertaken."
Based in Rotherham's financial and legal district, the latest branch adds to the network of more than 100 throughout the UK. The two-storey building comes complete with its own private car park for staff and customers.
Neil Keally, director of Burgess Commercial, said: "We are really pleased to have helped Handelsbanken to secure these premises where they are sure to be a great asset to the business community."
Fowler Sandford Chartered Surveyors based in Sheffield acted on behalf of Handelsbanken for 10 The Crofts.
James Bruce, associate at Fowler Sandford, said: "It is great to have such a positive banking story and having Handelsbanken so accessible is really good news for the business community of Rotherham.
"This move has resulted in a superb redevelopment and regeneration of an old gem of a building. Now the full refurbishment programme has been completed, the offices offer a modern work space, whilst much of the historic character of the building has been retained."
Source: Rothbiz
AESSEAL Wins Another Major Award
based AESSEAL was presented with another major business award in a ceremony at the House of Lords, being named the International Trade Company of the Year. This follows just two weeks after the company's stand-out success at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards (the 'Manufacturing Oscars') where it was also declared the overall winner.
The 2010/2011 International Trade Awards are a particularly prestigious award, befitting of their venue, which honour the UK's leading exporters who have thrived in defiance of the recent economic troubles.
According to a statement on the International Trade Awards' website: "Following an unprecedented number of high quality applications the judging panel, chaired by Phil Orford of the Forum of Private Business, confirmed that AESSEAL plc - a leading provider of high-integrity mechanical seals with customers in over 100 countries worldwide - was the outstanding candidate."
From humble beginnings as a simple engineering store in 1979, AESSEAL has grown approximately 20% per year every year to become the fourth largest mechanical seal manufacturer in the world. Amazingly, despite breaking the £100 million annual turnover barrier last year, this outstanding growth rate shows no sign of stopping: early projections actually show even higher growth – with the company expecting a turnover of approximately £125 million this year. The company's other product ranges include bearing protection capable of extending industrial bearing life by 52%, and water-saving technology which saves industry and the planet 25 billion gallons (115 billion litres) of water per year.
The company's founder and Managing Director, Chris J. Rea, O.B.E, picked up the award personally from the House of Lords ceremony. When asked for comment, he was quick to praise the team he leads: "The award is recognition for the whole team who put in the hard work to ensure we continually reach our goals,"
The win builds upon the company's recent award-success at the Institution of Mechanical Engineer's Manufacturing Excellence Awards (the 'Manufacturing Oscars') where it was named the overall winner, receiving the coveted "IMechE Award for Manufacturing Excellence" as well as also winning the "IMechE Award for Customer Focus."
AESSEAL's CEO Jonathan Wilkinson added: "Our key driver is to deliver our products and services to customers wherever they may be in the world. Much of our success is based on trading internationally, being unafraid to seek out new markets, delivering an exceptional customer experience on a worldwide stage. The growth the team continue to achieve internationally is exactly the kind of success the whole of the UK needs to focus upon in these uncertain economic times."
New skate park paradise in Rotherham town centre
PROPS skate store is located next to the town's market in the Eastwood Lane Arcade and is the brainchild of the shop's owner Tom Jones. Tom who is 20 and from Kimberworth has been an active skateboarder for more than 10 years. Tom had the idea of opening a shop for the local skate park community as he and his friends had to travel to Sheffield or Barnsley to buy their equipment.
As Tom explains; "There is a large skate park community in Rotherham but there has been no local store to buy our boards, replacement parts, clothes or shoes"
PROPS will stock a wide range of
equipment and Tom hopes that with his acquired knowledge of what young people
like to wear and the provision of a wide product range, the shop will meet the
needs of the young people in Rotherham.
Bernadette Rushton, Retail Investment Manager from Rotherham Council commented; "It is great to see Tom starting his business this weekend. This type of independent business is just the sort that we are looking to support with the Business Vitality Grant Scheme, and we're happy that the skate shop will add to the range of specialist shops that we have in the town centre, giving shopper even more incentive to shop local!''.
New location in Rotherham suits retailer Greenwoods
Greenwoods, which has currently 85 shops nationwide, is returning to Rotherham after a break of over 7 years since its previous store on High Street closed. The menswear specialist will offer its full range of services from a new 'flagship' store on College Street in the former Music Zone unit. The move makes Greenwoods the third retailer to open its doors in the area after Discount UK and Internacionale recently opened their new stores.
Neil Roberts, Greenwoods' Chief Operating Officer, said: "We are absolutely delighted to be returning to Rotherham after over seven years of absence and hope that we will have a long and prosperous relationship with the city for many years to come. We have had great support from Rotherham Council and I am sure that we will continue to sustain the support in this joint investment in Rotherham"
Jason Denmark, Retail Operation Director added; "We have been overwhelmed by the support we have received from our new landlord, and the Council's Rotherham Investment and Development Office. The foresight and enthusiasm they have all shared convinces me that Rotherham Town Centre is once again regaining its retail identity and will therefore provide Greenwoods Menswear and 1860 Hire a fantastic opportunity to be an instrumental part of its successful reincarnation."
The move into the store has been helped by an £8,000 grant from the Council's Town Centre Business Vitality Grant Scheme. The grant has enabled the creation of improved access to the unit's storage meaning Greenwoods can offer a wide range of stock and offer a unique service in terms of 'instant suit hire' under its 1860 suit Hire brand.
Councillor Gerald Smith, Cabinet Member for Economic Prosperity and Town Centres, said: "It is great to see a national retailer like Greenwoods returning to the town centre and helping to expand the range of products and services on offer to shoppers.
"The Council and its partners are working hard to encourage retailers into the town centre through innovative initiatives like the Business Vitality Grant Scheme and it is nice to see that bearing fruit with the transformation of another store."
Greenwoods will officially open at 10am on Wednesday December 14 with the Mayor of Rotherham, Councillor Shaun Wright joining in the festivities.
The new store will offer a full range of Menswear, its 1860 Suit Hire and Mansize range (larger size clothing). Greenwoods will also become the latest business to sign up to the successful Shop Local Scheme, offering 10% discount for cardholders (excludes suit hire or half price sale items).


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We are blessed.
There was something about this evening's Spirit Night which reminded us that we're the most fortunate people in the world.
Perhaps it was something to do with the fresh-air format. We moved Cory's piano outside and gathered on the front lawn, under a sky of cotton-candy-like clouds. The charming men of Bunk 1 sat handsomely on "stage" (actually the porch steps), and proudly stood to lead responsive passages. You'd never know they were just learning to read.
Maybe it was counselor Peter M's heartfelt message about making a positive situation out of one that seems negative. He spoke about his wonderful mom, and how hard she worked to raise eight children. His words made us think about those at home who do anything and everything to make our lives better.
Whatever it was, it was special. Glancing around was a group of 300, forever connected through a bond called Skylemar. And for a change, we were perfectly still.
In any one Skylemar day, logistics are challenging and anything but still. First, Mitch spends a great deal of time building a complicated schedule which maps out the whereabouts of each person, every minute of the next day. 29 cabins need a new slate of activities daily, with dozens of "wild cards" adding to the challenge. For example, Mitch has to consider which activities are successful at different times of day, the distance between locations, which counselors are on/off, transportation plus more. On top of routine, there are intercamp teams to field and transport, golfers to get to and from the country club and socials to confirm. There are birthdays to remember, orthodontist appointments and airport pickups. If that's not enough, it all needs to be tracked. He has tomorrow and the day after to think about, with every cabin expecting a turn at SkyPines, the SkyDeck, Sebago and so forth.
While Mitch was doing the thinking, planning and recording, we sat quietly at Spirit Night. We were relaxed and at ease, with no worries about tomorrow. Mitch would take care of us. How fortunate we are to have him at Camp Skylemar.
In fact, today was one of many filled with good fortune. Intercamp action saw our 12U Baseball squad impress with a 10-1 Skylemar win. Coach Barney praised the team, and gave shout-outs to Charlie S, Logan B & A, Harrison, Diego, Jackson R, Teddy and Sam R.
We defended our title as champions at the 10U Steal the Bacon Tournament. A number of camps in the surrounding area participated, and we were super-proud of our boys. Not only did we "bring home the bacon", but we did it with class. Here's an example: Nick S won the Skylemar point for tagging the opponent. But Nick knew that he didn't actually touch him. So... instead of staying quiet, he owned up to the refs, and the point was reversed. Now that's a win in the big picture.
Another "win" was the success of the Quebec trip! All back, safe and sound. They had a fabulous time touring the Old City, watching the "Changing of the Guard" at La Citadelle, visiting Montmorency Falls (higher than Niagara!), seeing the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre and picnicking at a famous battle site called The Plains of Abraham. They tasted delicious homemade bread smeared with maple butter fresh out of outdoor brick ovens at Chez Marie Bakery, and loved the Beaver Tales (fried dough with Nutella and banana). The Spruce Beer Soda...not so much. It tasted like drinking a pine tree.
After four days away, we're happy to have our Quebec boys (and Julie!) back. At our Skylemar home, we feel blessed to be together, every minute of every day.


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A two-alarm fire has displaced several residents in Weymouth.
The blaze at 165 Washington St. broke out late Friday night and investigators say it may have been electrical in nature.
No firefighters were hurt, but a resident was taken to a hospital in unknown condition.
The Red Cross is assisting those displaced.
The fire caused an estimated $50,000 in damage.


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Plaza District festival takes place next weekend
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- Oklahoma City's Plaza District hosts a festival featuring Oklahoma artists, performers and vendors Saturday September 28.
Colourmusic will headline the festival alongside Oklahoma bands Tallows and Defining Times.
The Plaza District invited more than 40 Oklahoma artists to set up booths along 16th street, while musicians and performers entertain visitors. There will be arts and crafts for the kids in the Kids' Art Center and Science Museum Oklahoma will also have fun activities.
COOP Aleworks will host OU and OSU football watch parties in a mobile beer garden.
There will also be a Bigfoot calling contest.
The Plaza District Festival is noon to 10 p.m., Saturday Sept. 28 on the 1700 block of NW 16th street, just west of Classen Blvd.
For more information on the fifteenth annual Plaza District Festival, check out plazadistrictfestival.com, follow @plazafestival on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook.
Here is a breakdown of the events:
Kids Activities
12-6 p.m. outdoor kids' mural painting
12-1p.m. Science Museum of Oklahoma activities
1-2 p.m. Calvert's "Plant your own flower"
2-4 p.m. Mask making
4-5 p.m. Student artist demonstration
Main Stage
12 p.m. National Anthem performed by Classen SAS Marching Band
12-12:25 p.m. Spaghetti Eddie
12:30-12:55 p.m. AALIM Dance
1-1:45 p.m. Oak City Comedy Initiative
2-3 p.m. Everything Goes Dance Studio performance
3-4 p.m. Break
4-5p.m. Porch Mice
5-5:45 p.m. Em & The Mother Superiors
6-6:45 p.m. Tallows
7-7:45 Defining Times
8-8:45p.m. Jabee
9-10 p.m. Colourmusic
Acoustic Stage
12-12:25 p.m. Kaitlin Butts
12:30-12:55 p.m. Savannah Jaine
2-2:25 p.m. Joe Burleigh
2:30-2:55 p.m. Allie Lauren
3-3:25 p.m. Joshua Lathe
3:30-3:55 p.m. Chris Neal
Other Activities
Fowler VW Bigfoot Calling Contest
Games and Giveaways with Oklahoma Gazette
OU/OSU Watch Party with COOP Aleworks


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In part 1, I covered the disaster kit for bugging out. In part 2 I will be covering the basics for sheltering in.
The scenario
A major disaster just hit your area and has taken out power and landlines. The water supply is still up, but running on backup power. You have spent years building that model railroad in the basement and there is no way in h*ll you are leaving it for looters to ransack. Time to batten down the hatches and prepare to shelter in place.
There are plenty of scenarios where sheltering in place, is the most sensible choice. It's likely that the roads are closed or overcrowded with other people trying to leave the area. Scenarios where you expect the disturbance to be over relatively quickly, like weathering a storm and the aftermath, are also prime candidates for using the shelter in place tactic.
The following is what I believe you will need (partly compiled from ready.gov and redcross.org):
If you already read part one of this guide, you will notice that some items are on both lists. This makes it possible to read them independently.
- First and foremost, fill up on water as long as the resource is still available. All containers capable of holding potable water should be filled to the brink. Needed amount of water: One gallon per person (about 4 liters) per day (minimum 14-day supply for sheltering in place)
- Food: Non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (14-day supply for sheltering in place)
- A way to prepare food (camp stove or similar, remember fuel aswell)
- Headlamp and/or flashlight (I recommend a good headlamp to keep your hands free)
- Candles or other illumination source
- Plywood panels for covering windows and/or doors (mostly useful in storms and for complicating entry from the outside)
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
- Extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Medications (30-day supply) and medical items
- Sanitation and personal hygiene items
- Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
- Family and emergency contact information
- Cell phone with chargers (for mains and for the car, you might not be driving anywhere, but if mains power is unavailable, a car battery might save you)
- Powerbank for charging phones
- Extra cash
- Map(s) of the area (preferably with points of interest like water sources already plotted)
- Duct tape and plastic sheeting (for sealing up windows and/or doors from harmful particles)
- Alcohol based disinfectant
- Household chlorine bleach (usable for disinfectant)
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is useful for guarding against infectious or otherwise harmful agents, but keep in mind that most are single use and prolonged exposure to chemicals or radiation will likely mean that your PPE is less effective or has no effect at all
- When sheltering in place hypothermia is usually less of a concern, but if you have a heatsource that works off grid a small stockpile of fuel for that heatsouce might prove invaluable, especially in cold climates. Most people will already have warm clothes and blankets available in their homes
- If you have babies, children or animals in the house consider special needs (formula, diapers, petfood etc.)
I intentionally left out weapons from the list even though some kind of defensive capability might be sensible to have. Where I live there is very strict regulation on weapons of any kind, even simple "weapons" such as slingshots, clubs or long bladed knives are illegal to own. If you decide to acquire items for self defense, be sure to obey local legislation, and keep guns or similarly dangerous items locked safely away from curious children.
As with part one the list above is by no means complete, but represents what I try to have available for me and my family in case of emergency. Depending on the type of disaster and the climate you live in the most valuable items might differ from the list above.
What do you believe needs to be in a "shelter-in-place kit"?


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Big Sky's 2018 All-Conference Selections
OGDEN, Utah — Sacramento State's senior midfielder Caitlin Prothe and junior midfielder/defender Mikayla Reed were both selected for the Big Sky's all-Conference team, the league announced Tuesday.
Prothe, a departing senior and one of the team's co-captains, was named to the Big Sky first team after her excellent senior campaign for the Hornets. Prothe scored a team-leading five goals, matching her career high. She started each of Sacramento State's nine Big Sky matches and averaged over 80 minutes per contest.
Four of her five goals came against Big Sky opponents, including the game-winner against Idaho State.
The selection is the second first team selection for Prothe, who was also named to the Big Sky first team after the 2017 season. She is just one of five of the first team players to have multiple first team selections in her career.
Congratulations, Caitlin and Mikayla! @BigSky_Soccer First and Second team selections. #StingersUp #PlayGreen pic.twitter.com/clZ8SNytPg— Sacramento State Women's Soccer (@SacStateWSoccer) October 30, 2018
Junior midfielder Mikayla Reed was named to the Big Sky Conference's second team.
Traditionally a midfielder, Reed spent much of the 2018 season on the backline for Sacramento State after injuries depleted much of the Hornets' defense. She filled in admirably and was a commanding presence on the field all season.
Although she appeared in just eight of the team's nine Big Sky matches, Reed averaged over 90 minutes per match this season, second most on the team and most among players with 15 or more matches played.
The selection is the second consecutive second team selection for Reed, who was named to the second team in 2017 after being named the conference's Newcomer of the Year in 2016.
With Prothe's inclusion on the conference's first team, the Hornets have now had a Big Sky first team selection in each of the last three seasons. With two overall selections, Sacramento State has had multiple first or second team selections in 14 consecutive seasons.


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A dreary week but still climbable.
28th Nov 2011
I have been getting more climbing done recently, some outdoors and some inside. My shoulder has been feeling ok but is definitely in need of some sessions with the Chinese Doctor, as it's starting to stiffen up again. The good news came through a few days ago that I have an appointment with a shoulder physio at the Northern General for 13th December. Unfortunately, this will mean that I will possibly only get two sessions with the physio before I go back to my specialist (23rd December!) to review whether the physio treatment is helping at all. We left 6 weeks between our appointments in order that would be enough time to get some physio under my belt but the speed at which the NHS works, has again proved to be a fruitless exercise. From initially starting this whole process in July, I don't really feel any further forward- still not having a diagnosis as to what my problem is. I am hoping though, that as the physio deals with shoulders all the time, she may have a good idea as to what the underlying problem is. I'll see in a couple of weeks- fingers crossed!
But as I said, I've been climbing more which is always good for the mind and body. Last week was great as I was out most days with a couple of visiting US climbers; Madeleine Sorkin and Lizzy Scully. Frank Cannings from the SW brought these two up to sample the grit, unfortunately we couldn't get the weather quite right but Madeleine especially seemed very psyched and the cold and wet rock didn't deter her. Maddy, Lizzy and Frank toughing it out at Stanage. Doesn't look as grim as it was!
I was happy pointing her at some classics, with Curbar providing the best conditions although it was pretty breezy and cold. Madeleine notched up some impressive onsights, that really didn't cause her any problems and she dispatched them with ease. She onsighted:
Usurper E4 6a
Moonwalk E4 6a
Mooncrack E5 6b
Moonshine E5 6b
It was great to see a confident woman, making short work of these routes which probably don't get onsighted very often. I would guess that Moonshine, has never been onsighted by a woman before.
Hopefully, she'll be back in the future and with better weather could get on some harder stuff that really challenges her. Watch this space.
I've been to the Churnet a couple of times recently which I really like. I'm quite into traverses at the moment, so this place suits me down to the ground. I did a V7 traverse on Friday called The Virgin Wall Traverse which is very unique as you are pulling on loads of pebbles. It's pretty cool and also very useful in the rain as we found out! The rain lashed down and we just carried on climbing- can't say better than that! I'd like to go back to Wright's Rock when it's drier and get some of the things done there, it looked very good but was pretty damp when we were there a couple of weeks ago.
Off to The Works later for some fun bouldering but hoping to get down to The Foundry more over the next couple of weeks for bouldering on The Wave. Over the years when I've bouldered there regularly, I've found it really helps me to work on my power and is a very good training venue. The problems just seem more power specific rather than weird funkiness.


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Skinny jeans and high heels; sexy, right? The current fashion trend for women is the revived 1980s-era skinny jean. A slim-fitting silhouette, the skinny jean has been embraced by celebrities, designers and everyday fashionistas. When sized properly, the stretch skinny jean is form-fitting throughout the leg and tapers at the ankle, creating the illusion of tall, lean legs. Pairing the right style of skinny jean and high heels can be a sexy, sophisticated way to lengthen your silhouette.
Invest in a quality, versatile pair of skinny jeans. Go to a credible boutique or department store that offers a variety of skinny jeans. Buy a style in a dark wash ---such as gray, black or indigo blue---for a more flattering look. Choose a brand with a stretchy material that forms nicely to your body shape and hugs the ankles. Ask the sales representative which types of skinny jeans are the best-sellers and for individualized recommendations. Tell the clerk that you plan to wear your skinny jeans with high heels.
Purchase a pair of heels, or choose a pair from your current collection. Pairing the right skinny jeans with high heels and maximize the silhouette with sky-high legs in a super-lean look. Choose a feminine, high-heel style with 2- to 4-inch spike heels, like pointy-toed stilettos, peep-toe heels or strappy sandals. Avoid wedges, booties and shoe varieties that are chunky and heavy with material.
Have skinny jeans hemmed to your height. Visit a qualified store that provides expert alterations. Try on your skinny jeans and high heels together to ensure that the skinny jeans are an ideal fit for leg-lengthening. Hems should not drag on the ground or end above the ankle.
Pair outfit with an appropriate top. As skinny jeans are a tight fit, create a visual balance with a fuller, drapier top. Choose a style that ends below the hips for the most flattering look. Shop for empire waist shirts, billowy blouses and flowing tunics to pair with your skinny jeans and heels.
Play up your best features. If you have fabulous curves, complete the look with a boyfriend blazer or skinny belt. To draw attention away from hips and thighs, accessorize with a chunky necklace or plumed headband.
Seek outfitting inspiration from the professionals. Study fashion runway shows, evaluate celebrity styles and read magazines like "Vogue" and "InStyle" to inject confidence and creativity to your skinny jean and high heel combo.
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When asked what motivates him, Michelin Star Chef Adam Newell replied: "I take so much pleasure in seeing other people's happiness from the food I cook. I learnt from my grandmother that it takes the same amount of time and effort to make something great as it does to make something mediocre."
'Your MIchelin Star' is a hands-on holiday where each day will be spent in the kitchen with Adam, learning the intimate details on preparing, plating and presentation of Michelin quality dishes - from entree to dessert.
This 3 day / 2 night edu-holiday package includes heritage accommodation at The Martinborough Hotel, meals, wine tasting and additional activities.


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I was embarrassed because she told me this in front of several other clients. At first, I shook it off. Oh well, someone doesn't like the way I dress. That's okay, not everyone will. Then I sat back and thought about the fact that she told me it has been a topic of conversation among people I don't even know. I was sad, embarrassed and pretty mad. I know that I can't please everyone, and I am well aware that my style is a little out there a times. But to have someone say that to my face and give me a look of pity mad me pissed.
As a mental health professional, I know that dwelling on the negative instead of looking at the positive can cause a lot of unnecessary stress. I like the way I dress, and I feel comfortable in my clothing. So why did this one lady get under my skin so much? How is it that I can receive positive feedback almost daily from you, my wonderful readers, and people in my life, but this one negative comment put a damper on the rest of my day? I thought I was past that point in my life where I cared what others thought about my life choices.
So this is where you come in. As personal style bloggers, we put ourselves out there everyday. We need to be able to accept the good along with the bad. Has anyone ever insulted your style either online or in real life? How did you handle it?


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Craft beer isn't just about drinking it, its about letting everyone around you know that you drink craft beer. One of the common phrases coming from a craft beer enthusiast is "I don't drink that crap beer" that being in reference to the big brand beers like Miller, Bud, and Coors. In some circles, we are considered "hipsters", and in some cases we are. I don't consider myself a hipster, I was among those people who called craft beer drinkers hipster back in the day. I am a fraternity guy who used to be all about the big brands, Miller Lite and the silver bullet were among my favorites. I owe my love for craft beer to my old roommate Cooper. He would travel out to Grand Blanc from Flint to visit Oliver T's to pick up exclusive beers. Among the beers were Dogfish Head 60 minute and 90 minute IPA. Sipping on one of these beers started me journey into craft beer nation.
Around this time is when Bell's really hit the scene for me. It was summer time and their seasonal special, Oberon Ale. I went most of the summer drinking nothing but Oberon. Oberon is such a special beer that it is celebrated with its own release party in Kalamazoo. Enough about summer, its winter time and almost Christmas.
The other day Christmas Vacation was on TV and it gave me a warm fuzzy in my tummy. Though this movie came out was I was just a baby, it is one of the great movies of the 80s that still plays with audiences today. Why do I bring this up you ask? While I was watching Christmas Vacation I couldn't help but think that my Christmas will be very much like the Griswold's. I couldn't figure out which character I was, that is when it hit me. I'm Eddie, the beer drinking fun loving cousin and uncle.
On the seventh day of Christmas my craft beer store gave to me, Neapolitan Milk Stout by Saugatuck Brewing Company!
If you wanted a new dessert beer I think I have found it. The Neapolitan Milk Stout brings you the flavors of Neapolitan ice cream in beer form. As the cold beer takes the long road from the glass to my mouth, I can close my eyes and envision ice cream. It pours dark with medium head and lacing around the glass. The chocolate comes across as a rich dark flavor with the light vanilla and strawberry flavor coming across in the after taste. If you find this beer you will experience the flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry that will take you back to the classic malt shop and ice cream stores.


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Music video by REO Speedwagon performing Keep The Fire Burnin'. (C) 1982 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
"Keep the Fire Burnin" is the title of a 1982 song by REO Speedwagon from their 1982 album Good Trouble. This single was the only track from the Good Trouble album to make the top ten on the pop charts, cresting at number seven. It is also the only tune from the album to feature Kevin Cronin on keyboards (piano), which, although primarily the band's lead singer and acoustic/rhythm guitarist, he had begun using (in the studio) on the You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can't Tuna Fish album.
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Joining a guards is a way to narrow the range of dominions which can target you for invading, espionage, and magic. This can be useful for defending from bottomfeeding as well as not letting much smaller dominions perform ops on you.
As a member of a guard, only other dominions within the guard ranges (see below) can target you.
- No guard: from 40% to 250%.
- Royal Guard: from 60% to 166%, -2% platinum production.
- Elite Guard: from 75% to 133%, +25% exploration costs and the platinum penalty Royal Guard.
Joining a guard takes 24 hours (48 total for Elite Guard) and can only be done after day 5 of the round.
Leaving a guard is instant.
Attackers often join Elite Guard.
Some Explorers join the Royal Guard, but never Elite Guard due to the explore cost penalty.


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There's a tornado sweeping into town, but your notebook sits asleep on your desk with its screen off and motherboard in a low-power statement. You don't have a smartphone or other connected device. How will you get an online alert before disaster strikes? If you're using "Always Reachable," a new experimental technology from Intel, your computer will wake up just in time to warn you.
Today at the Intel Developers Forum Day Zero press event, Intel's Sameh Gobriel showed how a notebook with an Always Reachable Wi-Fi chip could go into a very deep S3 sleep where all the lights and screen turn off, but the system maintains its network connection. With the users' prior permission, a government alert system can then wake the machine and display an alert over the Internet.
Users will also be able to remotely wake their own systems to grab files or other data from them. Gobriel showed how an HP Slate could remotely wake a Dell notebook using the Always Reachable technology.
Intel has not disclosed its future plans for Always Reachable technology. It could end up in a future Intel wireless chipset or be a footnote in the annals of Wi-Fi history. However, we can imagine a number of additional commercial uses for Always Reachable as users might want to be alerted when a new movie becomes available or those Lady Gaga tickets finally go on sale. Of course, those users would have to put their notebooks to sleep, rather than just shutting them down to receive the signal.
Get a closer look at Intel's Always Reachable Wi-Fi technology in the video below.