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I-84 now open in both directions Troutdale to Hood River
Madelyn Barnett-Patterson Memorial Service, Oct. 14
Why Get a College Education?
BLM Offers Livestock Operators Increased Grazing Flexibility
Have you checked the grant deadline of your county or tribal Cultural Coalition lately?
Sherman County Cultural Coalition Applications for Fall Grant Cycle
Links: Things to Think About & Things to Do
1. I-84 now open in both directions Troutdale to Hood River
Eastbound Interstate 84 between Hood River and Troutdale reopened at 1 p.m. Saturday 19 days after the highway was closed by the Eagle Creek Fire.
The road was closed in both directions on Sept. 4 under increasing threat from the fire. The westbound lanes re-opened Sept. 14. All traffic, eastbound and westbound, is now open.
Because of continuing fire activity at Shellrock Mountain, ODOT has diverted eastbound traffic onto the westbound highway alignment by milepost 52. For a 1.2-mile stretch of road, eastbound and westbound traffic will each travel on one 18-foot wide lane in each direction.
This new configuration will be in place for the foreseeable future. No bicycle traffic will be allowed on this section of the road.
The speed limit on that section has been reduced to 50 mph. Speed radar signs have been set up to remind motorists of their speed.
The configuration change is necessary to move eastbound traffic farther from fire and treefall concerns along this section of Shellrock Mountain.
To further protect the highway, two dozen Conex containers, steel reinforced boxes commonly used for shipping cargo, have been aligned on the south side of the eastbound lanes. The containers are being used as a barrier against falling material.
The interstate is open but not all ramps are open. Here is a list of exits and parks that are open and closed.
- Historic Columbia River Highway, MP 8.7 at Larch Mountain Road: closed, resident access only.
- I-84 Exit 28, Bridal Veil: closed, resident access only.
- I-84 Exit 31, Multnomah Falls: closed.
- I-84 Exit 35, Historic Columbia River Highway, Ainsworth interchange open but access to U.S. 30 closed
- Frontage Road–Dodson Road east from Warrendale interchange to John B Yeon State Park: closed, resident access only
- I-84 Exit 40, Bonneville south of interchange: closed
- I-84 Exit 41, Eagle Creek: closed
- State Parks Trail at Cascade Locks to Eagle Creek: closed
- I-84 Exit 56, Viento interchange: pen; north and south access closed
State Parks Open:
- Rooster Rock
- Starvation Creek (No access to Trails)
- Dabney
- Women's Forum.
State Parks Closed:
- Viento
- Ainsworth
- Toothrock
- John B. Yeon
- HCRH Trail
- Angel's Rest
- Sheppard's Dell
- Bridal Veil
- Latourell Falls
- Guy Talbot
- Crown Point and Vista House: closed for season.
All ramps to and from Cascade Locks are open.
Travelers may not stop anywhere along Interstate. This remains an active fire zone. Travelers should not stop to take pictures as the shoulder is for emergency stopping only. Cars parked on the shoulder will be towed.
The interstate could close again if fire conditions change, if the weather changes or if there are slides. The underbrush burned away by the fire has increased the threat of slides, particularly in the Gorge drainage areas, such as Herman Creek, Oneonta Creek and Eagle Creek.
Travelers should be aware of this possibility and check road conditions at www.TripCheck.com.
2. Madelyn Barnett-Patterson Memorial Service, Oct. 14
A Memorial Service for Madelyn will be held on Saturday, October 14 at the Wasco United Methodist Church in Wasco, Oregon, at 1:00 p.m., followed by a light lunch after in the basement. Food is welcome.
3. Why Get a College Education?
Why do we go to college? Is it just to get a better job and earn more money, or is there some other, deeper and longer-lasting purpose?
The U. S. Department of Labor published a report that stated what some of us already knew: a lot of college graduates are having trouble finding suitable jobs. Not only that, they are increasingly unable to repay their student loans, and wind up back home, living with their parents in order to make ends meet. Depending upon where we live, some economically-challenged technology companies are letting employees go – not hiring.
A local career consultant says that for every job that pays in the 30 to 35 thousand dollar range, it is not uncommon to get 200 resumes and a lot of them are overqualified for the position being offered. In some areas of the country, an entry level clerical position will generate scores of resumes from people with college degrees, even advanced degrees, who are willing and eager to work at jobs for which they are extremely overqualified. Those student loans demand payments.
But if a college degree no longer guarantees a good job after graduation, there are still compelling reasons for continuing our education. As columnist Charles Osgood once pointed out, "The reason for studying history, philosophy, the humanities and the arts and sciences is to better understand ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
"Going to college doesn't give you all the answers. It doesn't guarantee that someday you will live in a big house or drive a fancy car. But it does give you some exposure to the wisdom and the folly of the ages. The world has never been more complex than it is right now. Education helps to sort the wheat from the chaff . . . and real values from phony ones."
Critical thinking skills have never been more valued or more needed. Higher education provides the knowledge and hones the intuition that allows us to see the world with a discerning eye and mind. College degrees may have lost some of their allure, but higher education should not. ~The Pacific Institute
4. BLM Offers Livestock Operators Increased Grazing Flexibility
Downloadable file: Livestock Grazing in southeast Oregon
Downloadable file: BLM Offers Livestock Operators Increased Flexibility Through Outcome Based Grazing Authorizations
The Bureau of Land Management announced a new initiative today to provide grazing permit holders an unprecedented level of flexibility in the management of livestock while also protecting the public lands. This effort emphasizes the Trump Administration's goal of promoting shared conservation stewardship of public lands while supporting uses such as grazing.
"Farmers and ranchers know the wildlife and the land they work better than anyone, it only makes sense that we would enlist them in conservation efforts," said Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. "One of my top goals is for the government to be a better neighbor, land manager, and partner. I think it's is a great step in that direction. I applaud the team at BLM for coming up with this innovative program."
Under the demonstration program, the BLM will work with grazing permittees and other stakeholders in identifying 6 to 12 "Outcome-Based Grazing Authorizations" in its first year. Grazing authorizations typically emphasize process and prescription. The new authorizations will instead emphasize ecological outcomes, allowing livestock operators more flexibility to make adjustments in response to changing conditions such as drought or wildland fire. This innovative concept is intended to develop and determine the effectiveness of these permits to manage livestock grazing on public lands in order to meet both natural resource and operational objectives.
"This initiative is in line with the Administration's priority promoting shared stewardship of public lands and giving local stakeholders a say in how these lands are managed," said Michael D. Nedd, acting BLM Director. "This demonstration project will allow permittees and the BLM to work together more efficiently and effectively to support sustainable grazing operations."
The new authorizations will emphasize conservation performance, ecological outcomes and cooperative management of public lands that will also provide greater opportunity for an operator to manage ranching operations that are both economically and environmentally sustainable.
Through this new demonstration program, the BLM plans to work with permit holders and other stakeholders to show that livestock grazing on the public lands can operate under a more flexible framework than is commonly used in order to better reach agreed upon habitat or vegetation goals. The BLM and its partners in the grazing community will share experiences and best practices that will determine if additional authorizations can be successful in the future.
The BLM administers nearly 18,000 permits and leases held by ranchers who graze their livestock (mostly cattle and sheep) on more than 21,000 allotments. Livestock grazing occurs on 155 million acres of public lands.
The BLM will solicit project proposals through its state offices with a deadline of Oct. 13.
—-The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any federal agency. This land is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America's public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
5. Friction
Friction in machinery costs money. Friction in human relationships impoverishes both the spirit and the bank account.
Discord in any relationship often has unpleasant financial implications, but it is far costlier in human terms. When you are involved in a fractious relationship, physical and mental energy that could be directed toward positive achievements is dissipated needlessly, squandered upon stressful, unproductive activities. Unfortunately, whatever the cause of friction between individuals, it adversely affects each person involved.
When you find yourself in a contentious relationship, there are few acceptable alternatives. You can work out your problems or leave the team. Only you know which is the best solution for you, but if you objectively evaluate your reasons for becoming involved and find that they are still valid, your best course of action may be to swallow your pride and find a solution that is acceptable to everyone involved. If you cannot do this, perhaps it's time to get out of the partnership and find another course toward your objective. ~Napoleon Hill
6. Have you checked the grant deadline of your county or tribal Cultural Coalition lately?
One of the funding opportunities through the Oregon Cultural Trust are the 45 County and Tribal Coalitions. Oregon's 45 county and tribal Cultural Coalitions are funded directly by the Trust and are unique to the state. Led by dedicated volunteers, each coalition prioritizes community cultural goals and annually distributes seed grants that address the needs of each county.
Many of these County Cultural Coalitions have grants that are due in the next couple of months so this would be a good opportunity to check in on your County Cultural Coalition if your organization has an arts, culture, or heritage project that needs funding. You can find information on these Coalitions here: http://culturaltrust.org/about-us/coalitions/.
7. Sherman County Cultural Coalition Applications for Fall Grant Cycle
The applications are available for the Sherman County Cultural Coalition 2017 Fall Grant Cycle. Applicants may be individuals and/or groups and need not be legally recognized non-profits.
Application Deadline: September 29, 2017
Awards up to $1,500 will be granted in support of local Sherman County activities and events which promote Culture, Humanities, Heritage and the Arts in Sherman County.
Additional information including Grant Guidelines and the application form, may be found at: www.shermancountyculturalcoalition.com
Completed grant applications may be mailed to:
Sherman County Cultural Coalition
P.O. Box 23
Moro, OR 97039
Or emailed to: email@example.com
Contact Melva Thomas at 541-442-5488 or firstname.lastname@example.com
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Six Secret Campgrounds in Eastern Oregon
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What elections would look like without the electoral college.
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Chapter 173: Turn of the Tides
Three months later, it was late autumn, and the weather slowly turned cold.
Beneath Flame Volcano, the plaza where twelve spirit pattern pillars were situated was still locked down.
Other than the personnel that normally catered to Qin Lie's needs and Jiang Hao ,who brought him various spirit medicine and spirit tablets, all the other disciple, whether they were in the inner sect or outer sect, were strictly forbidden from taking even a step inside.
Sect Master Ying Xingran and three great reverends often took turns to check in on Qin Lie's progress.
For the past three months, Armament Sect and Dark Shadow Tower's clashes had become more and more frequent. Dark Shadow Tower's Dark Tower and Shadow Tower experts continuously appeared outside Armament City to rob and kill all Armament Sect members who went in and out Armament City.
Armament Sect and Dark Shadow Tower's conflicts caused a lot of martial practitioners from small forces who had come to Armament City for business to grow wary about entering the city.
Only the four great forces, Dark Asura Hall, Seven Fiends Valley, Cloud Sky Mountain, and Purple Mist Sea dared to continue trading as normal with Armament Sect with even with Dark Shadow Tower patrolling outside the city.
Because Dark Shadow Tower's martial practitioners had appeared frequently outside Armament City, this directly caused how often spirit artifacts were transported to each Armament Pavilion to become less frequent, to the point where it even completely stopped at the end.
This directly affected Armament Sect's business and caused their income to decrease greatly.
Ying Xingran's health was growing worse as of late, and many leaders of the great forces had guessed that he only had a few years left.
Some of these people were worried for Armament Sect's state. There were also some people who were quietly gloating and could not wait for Armament Sect to decline so they could divide their artificers amongst themselves.
"Xingran, you should stop visiting for a while and rest properly. Don't worry too much."
On the plaza Jiang Hao sighed softly at the bottom of his heart when he saw Ying Xingran coming over once more. He advised him in hopes that he would pay more attention to his body and not overwork himself.
"There are too many troublesome matters, and this is the only place I can grow excited, watching him learn the spirit pattern pillars one after another."
Ying Xingran stared at Qin Lie with a somewhat bitter smile on his face. He suddenly said, "I may not last three years."
Jiang Hao grew quiet. After a long time, he shook his head and sighed, "You are too obsessed with artifact forging and did not spent a more time in the martial way, so your realm could never increase, causing both your body and soul to fail to ascend, hence the damage to your mind and soul can never be really healed. Sigh…"
No matter how high an artificer's attainment, if their mind and soul were severely damaged, then they would not be able to recover through artifacts.
Only by breaking through to the next realm or acquiring a huge breakthrough in the martial way could one's soul become strong and be able to fight against the damage to one's mind and soul.
Ying Xingran had spent his entire life on artifact forging and never really spent much time to study the martial way. This caused his realm to be at the latter stage of the Manifestation Realm only, and he was never able to break through the final obstacle to enter the Netherpassage Realm.
This was also why even Jiang Hao could do nothing after he damaged his mind and soul.
"Mn, it's too late for me, but I will learn from this lesson." Ying Xingran's eyes were gloomy. It was as if a sliver of life would be detached from his body everyday. He looked at Qin Lie and said, "If I'm dead, then I'm dead. It's not like I'm of much use anyway even when I'm alive right now. But I will have Lang Xie teach him personally after Qin Bing has completely learned all of the spirit diagrams, so he may have an exceptional achievement in the martial way."
Jiang Hao nodded his head, "Sigh. If you would've known this earlier, you will not have fallen to your current state."
Ying Xingran's expression was downcast as he shook his head with a bitter smile. He also felt regret in his heart.
While the duo was speaking, Qin Lie closed his eyes and sat straight beneath the spirit pattern pillar inscribed with the wondrous scene of the ancient world. He was sensing it with his soul consciousness.
There was a floor of discarded spirit tablets and many shattered jade bottles scattered beside him.
For the past three months he had long since successfully inscribed the remaining three spirit diagrams onto the spirit tablets.
After the Dragon Snake Coiling Sky Diagram, Three Disciplines Four Divisions Diagram, and Yin Yang Intersection Diagram were inscribed, he had failed his first attempt when he tried to break into the last spirit pattern pillar. He then temporarily put down the task and began reinscribing the eleven spirit diagrams from before.
He had truly used all he had to learn the diagrams and inscribed them countless times, carving them deep into his mind so he could recall them whenever necessary.
This process had taken him more than two months.
Only then did he focus on the last spirit diagram and attempt to break through it once more.
"This is already the last spirit pattern pillar, but why is it that I can never enter inside. It should be unlocked already…" Feeling unsure, he once again copied the ancient glyphs with his soul consciousness and attacked the interior of the pillar.
As if slamming into a thick membrane, his soul consciousness was bounced back. His head had also hurt suddenly.
"Not working, it's still not working! It seems like there's a seal inside, and it feels a little similar to the enchantment inside the Soul Suppressing Orb." He opened his eyes and stared at the final spirit pattern pillar. "Even if I can unlock it, I still have to break through the barrier. This requires a certain level of soul energy. Perhaps the spirit diagram inside the spirit pattern pillar here is a little special, and only a strong soul can fathom it. That's why there is this additional obstacle…"
He could only console himself this way.
For the past three days he had been continuously attacking it, attempting to enter into the world in the final spirit pattern pillar, but failed continuously.
No matter how much soul consciousness he accumulated or if he was in tip top condition, he was unable to breach the world inside the pillar with his soul to see the final spirit diagram.
He finally understood that it was because his realm wasn't high enough and his soul wasn't strong enough.
And so, he had no choice but to give up.
He stood up and walked to Ying Xingran and Jiang Hao's side. Under their astonished gazes he said, "I'm done here."
"You're done?" Jiang Hao looked dumbfounded. "But you haven't inscribed the spirit diagram inside the final spirit pattern pillar and passed it to me to be checked yet?"
Surprisingly, Yin Xingran didn't mind it. "Eleven spirit diagrams. Originally, we had only mastered six of them, but thanks to you, we now have five more spirit diagrams to use. The last diagram really is hard… so it's fine to give up temporarily. Maybe you'll find your fortune in the future and be able to learn it then."
Jiang Hao also smiled and said, "I have been too greedy."
"It's not that I can't learn it, but that I can't enter it. My realm isn't high enough." Qin Lie frowned and explained solemnly, "The last spirit pattern pillar has an enchantment inside, and I need sufficient soul energy to be able to break through it. My cultivation of the martial way is only at the Natal Opening Realm after all."
The moment he said this, Ying Xingran and Jiang Hao understood what he meant and grew even more relaxed.
"No worries, as long as you're willing to stay at Armament Sect, you have nothing to worry about your Realm at all. Spirit medicine, precious treasures, and all kinds of spirit arts will be open to you! Moreover, you are already able to comprehend a concept by yourself and can cause a world changing phenomenon with it. Your talent in the martial way is just as outstanding as your talent in artifact forging, so why would you need to worry about ascending your realm?"
Qin Lie nodded, "Alright."
Ying Xingran finally relaxed as a smile bloomed on his face as he said, "Follow me. I will lead you to the back of the mountain to Blood Spear's cultivation area. Lang Xie is also coincidentally around today, he wants to teach you personally."
"Lang Xie?" Qin Lie looked slightly dumbfounded.
"Heh heh, you know him. Once you see him, you'll understand," Jiang Hao also smiled.
Therefore, the plaza that had been locked down for almost seven months had finally been reopened. The twelve spirit pattern pillars had also returned to their original state.
Armament Sect's outer and inner sect disciples who bore thoughts about the spirit pattern pillars could finally enter this place. They could also take the opportunity to learn the wonders of the spirit pattern pillars, seeing if the magics on the spirit pattern pillar would be easier to decipher after the huge change Qin Lie had wrought.
Even Lian Rou, Pang Shishi, Pan Xuan, and the rest of the inner sect disciples had hurried over after hearing that it had been opened.
They also wanted catch some of Qin Lie's glory and learn something from the spirit pattern pillar so they could increase their own recognition of the spirit diagrams.
Yi Yuan was also mixed amidst the crowd, looking inside at the surface of a spirit pattern pillar with Ouyang Jingjing and a bunch of outer sect disciples surrounding it.
"Yi Yuan, I heard that you are quite familiar with Qin Bing?" The normally arrogant Ouyang Jingjing talked to Yi Yuan on her own.
"Mn, in the past we were quite okay, but I'm not sure how it is now." Yi Yuan smiled gently, "You also know that Qin Bing's status in the sect is incomparable to anyone else's right now. I can't say if he'll still treat me as his friend like in the past either. Why bring this up?"
"I have a friend who'll be coming to Armament City in a while. She will bring her two juniors to look for an artificer at Armament Sect to help forge two tailor-made spirit artifacts." Ouyang Jingjing appeared a bit embarrassed. "As you know, the sect is recently in conflict with Dark Shadow Tower. The outer sect is busy dealing with Dark Shadow Tower and the inner sect elders are busy working with Qin Bing to convert the new spirit diagrams he had learned into the sect's secret scriptures. They may not have much time…"
"It's Lu Li and the Ling Family sisters, is it?"
Yi Yuan was very familiar with the latest news from all the large forces, so after he revealed that he understood the meaning behind her words, he said, "I know that your relationship with Dark Fiend Valley's Lu Li is quite good. But at this time, there's probably no one in the sect who has the energy to deal with such trivial matters."
"That's why I'm asking you to help me bring it up to Qin Bing. I believe that if he gives the word, then this matter will definitely succeed." Ouyang Jingjing begged, "The task is mainly to help the Ling Family sisters to forge artifacts. I had agreed to help Lu Li a long time ago, but I didn't expect the sect to come into conflict with Dark Shadow Tower, you know?"
"What can you give me?" Yi Yuan narrowed his eyes, "I definitely won't help you for free."
"Lian Rou's family isn't far away from our Profound Fiend Valley and is close to Dark Fiend Valley as well. We have two mines that originally belonged to Senior Lian Rou's family," Ouyang Jingjing's voice lifted slightly.
On the other side, Lian Rou's figure shook slightly and she abruptly looked over.
Ouyang Jingjing pursed her lips and smiled.
Lian Rou sucked in a breath and moved away from the area where the inner sect disciples were gathered on her own. She arrived next to Ouyang Jingjing and seriously asked, "Jingjing, you're saying that if Qin Bing agrees to help and ask the inner sect elders to help forge artifacts for the Ling Family sisters, then you will then concede the mines that your family has seized from us?"
"You can't call it seizing, can you?" Ouyang Jingjing's expression was cunning. "You're the ones who discovered the spirit mines, sure, but those two locations originally belonged to us in the first place. We're just taking them back per normal."
"Let's talk about those things later. I'm asking you if you're serious—do you really have the authority to make such a deal?!" Lian Rou exclaimed softly.
"If I didn't, then I wouldn't have brought it up," Ouyang Jingjing proudly claimed.
"Yi Yuan! Go and deal with Qin Bing!" exclaimed Lian Rou in a clear cut manner as she suddenly glared at Yi Yuan after a moment of thought.
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This was Andy Griffith's home in Mt. Airy 1935 - 1966. You can rent this to stay in. It was available on the day we were there. Nick was going to book it but Christian had to be back up here for work on Saturday morning, darn! How neat would that have been?
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The Anatomy of a Break-Up
Panic flight illuminated by lines of city street lights cries out in the night,
gunned down, violent massacres an anchor weight around society's neck.
Controlled chaos – a death here and death there, no one really stops to stare,
not for too long these days.
Own to an "It could have been me mentality."
Party lines argue who's to blame, but it's never their name taking the blame.
Around we go again, either fall in line
or get left behind, or some that say,
those left as prisoners
to feel the pain of the mundane money-worship workdays
five days within each week
this rule of thumb crush under-paid slavery.
Life will be fine a mother's soft, assuring voice sings a lullaby to a small child
cradled in her protective arms,
as bombs rain down tears of sadness full of despair.
Death clinches chests full of lifeless air washed ashore
in an unforgiving world,
moisten steps of tears weep for a small child,
swept away by fear and intolerance
a body left lifeless by destruction of hope and humanity.
On the front lines of our public execution,bare minimum-wage earners on a path
to poverty made workers rising at the sun's shine to make
a few bucks and a dime selling our time to the world of corporate slavery
the glimpse of the crossfire hair aimed towards dissection in a unison direction.
The other side of madness that damn feeling of anxiety
rears its ugly head once again,
as coins get us to the next payday.
What feels like a global crash crushes the soul, yet the heart will always remain
the fool.
Redemption only a smile away to brush back the curtains which protect us from the day's fear.
Shall we weep upon this very stage?
Built from wooden planks made of tongue-n-groove, side-by-side,
fit so perfectly together, come together a shelter from the shit storm of life,
mostly without reason – moods change such as the seasons, growth of shelter
blooms in the spring.
Trees grow timber to set yet another stage.
Up next, the same old mess.
The first step away from the crash is always the hardest first step to take
as heads fill with confusion, spin without direction
a much-sought-after lucidity, like swarms of bees we drop to our knees
in utter disgust at the trivial pursuit of material things.
A cursor of a person defined by marginal abilities, conformist miss the mark
reaching out for a warm body in the dark.
Outstretched,bone-thin, hungry hands guide a panicked heart's reality,
clawing for anything to hold as transparency begins to slow the memories
of past forgotten affairs.
Broken will, a fixable flaw
in the construction wheel of life engaged with awaken-eyes,
no longer blind due to deception and lies,
as another hello ends in goodbye.


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Paramount has "optioned the rights" to a television show based on EA's Battlefield series.
In a statement on the company's website, the cinematic giant announced a partnership with Anonymous Content, the studio behind True Detective and Mr Robot.
If you haven't seen either of the above, then there's good news: you should be excited. Both shows are a tour-de-force of television production with a gripping and gritty directorial style, so giving these creatives access to Battlefield's wartime settings could result in something fantastic.
One of the series' producers, Michael Sugar, is more than happy to work with an IP so enduringly popular.
"Battlefield has a tremendous built-in, engaged fan base, making it a highly coveted piece of IP primed for long-form adaptation," he said.
"Together with EA and Paramount TV, we'll develop the Battlefield TV series with the same commitment to robust storytelling that has made the game such a runaway success for nearly 15 years."
No further details are available, such as where in the Battlefield timeline the series will take place. Our bets are on a World War II drama, a la Band of Brothers. Oh, how we miss you, Sergeant Winters.
The next game in the series, Battlefield 1, takes place in the muddy trenches of the First World War and is set to release on October 21.


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A photo purporting to be a slab of frozen McRib "meat" is taking the internet by storm. The popular seasonal offering from McDonald's is usually seen in its fully-prepared state, slathered with barbeque sauce, onions and pickles on a hoagie roll.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
McRib vs. real Ribs...seeing is believing
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Monday, November 11, 2013
Veteran's Day 2013
To all who have served or are currently serving our country: THANK YOU.
This is a photo of my father from 1950, after he enlisted in the Navy. He was 18 years old, and was proud to serve his country. I miss him every day.
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Sunday, November 10, 2013
Mega Stuff Oreos
Do you think someone over at Nabisco said, "Geez, you know, I just don't think Americans are quite fat enough. Sure, everyone talks about an obesity epidemic, but it's really not THAT bad yet. We need to do something to really kick things up a notch if we want to create a pandemic of obesity in the world."
And thus, the Mega Stuff Oreo was born.
Seriously, though: they're 90 calories per cookie. So you're looking at 360 calories in that photo right there, with 36 grams of sugar--that's the equivalent of 9 teaspoons, three more than in a typical 12-oz can of regular soda.
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Thursday, September 19, 2013
A New Pope, A New Vision
His progressive, inclusive approach is a stunning change from his predecessor. You can excerpts from the interview here on MSN.
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013
An Interesting Take on Gen Y
A friend shared this excellent, though-provoking blog post that theorizes why the young adults in "Generation Y" are so unhappy. The overall gist: delusion leads to disillusionment.
Before you disagree, read the article all the way through: Why Gen Y Yuppies are Unhappy
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Monday, September 16, 2013
Pinecone Philosophy
I bought some cinnamon-scented pine cones and mini-pumpkins today to decorate the interior of the house for Fall. Such a simple little thing, but it really helps set a mood to welcome the new season. Pine cones were always one of my favorite things when I was a child--I used to love how you can turn them upside down and see the silhouette of a big pine tree...as if it knows somehow, no matter how far away it travels from home, to never forget where it came from.
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Sunday, September 15, 2013
The Feast
Today, the Sons of Italy held an Italian Feast in a nearby town, and it instantly brought back so many wonderful childhood memories. The aroma of the foods cooking transported me right back to those good ole days in Brooklyn. We bought zeppole, ate sausage and peppers, rice balls, fried ravioli, and the girls won some stuffed animal prizes at the dart throw game. The park where it was held was packed with people, and we even spotted Caroline Manzo, one of the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" at a vendor booth. I overheard several attendees describing it as "a madhouse", but I loved every minute of it!
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Weeds Welcome
I bought this garden sign a few weeks ago, because I loved its message. It shows sad, misunderstood little Eeyore, making a plea on behalf of the lowly, much-maligned weed: "Weeds are flowers, too," he says, "once you get to know them." Unfortunately, I don't have the greenest of thumbs--okay, I admit it, I tend to kill every plant I touch. But weeds...weeds I can grow just fine! And so, I have an abiding affection for them. Most people hate weeds, and devote hours of time, great sums of money, and gallons of chemicals to get rid of them. Not me. I don't particularly like the prickly kind (thistle) or the itch-inducing kind (poison ivy), but the flowering ones (like the Creeping Charlie rising up behind Eeyore) are always welcome.
The way I see it, if a weed in my garden has the audacity to adorn itself with colorful flowers, and thrive despite the fact that most people would rather see it dead, well then it has earned the right to grow here in peace. Any living thing that strives to overcome such adversity while trying to make the world a more beautiful place is A-OK in my book.
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Time Marches On
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Monday, April 22, 2013
Cover That Webcam!!
Here's a photo of my laptop:
As you can see, I have a piece of paper taped over the built-in camera/webcam. There's a good reason for this. Last year, I had the opportunity to visit a Cybercrime Investigation Unit at a State Police facility. I took part in an informative Homeland Security briefing about the various dangers that exist from hackers who attack computers in the United States.
The briefing was eye-opening and scary. One of the things we talked about was the way that hackers can remotely access the camera on your computer and spy on you without your knowledge. This is not science fiction or a weird rumor: it's a fact.
Here's a link to the Ars Technica website with an article about this disturbing practice, known as "RATing": http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/03/rat-breeders-meet-the-men-who-spy-on-women-through-their-webcams/
The investigators I met advised that if you have a camera built in on your laptop or tablet, take immediate steps to disable it, and make sure you keep your computer's firewall secure at all times. Check frequently for updates, and run anti-virus software automatically.
If you need a quick, low-tech solution, you can do what I did: grab a piece of tape and a scrap of paper and stop these criminals from invading your privacy!
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
Indoor S'mores in a Toaster Oven
Traditionally, s'mores are made while sitting around a campfire with your Girl Scout troop, and the recipe couldn't be simpler: a piece of Hershey's milk chocolate topped with toasted marshmallow and sandwiched between two graham crackers.
S'mores are a fun dessert that my kids love making all year 'round, not just in the summer. The problem has always been finding a way to toast the marshmallows just right, without burning your fingers or scorching the marshmallows. We've made them over the burners on our gas stove, and inevitably, the marshmallows either catch fire or take FOREVER to toast up, and it's really tough to brown them evenly. We've tried toasting them over a fire in our fireplace, but you need to sit close in order to get a nice brown on the marshmallows, and when you do that, the heat coming off the hearth gets uncomfortable quickly.
Fortunately, I finally found a method for browning the marshmallows that works really well, using the toaster oven. You start with the usual: a graham cracker with chocolate candy bar pieces on top.
VERY IMPORTANT: you must hover over these marshmallows and watch them really carefully. They take just a few minutes to start browning, but once they do, it takes less than 30 seconds to get dark brown. You need to watch them constantly, and as soon as they start to fatten and plump, grab a potholder and get ready. Open the oven to take a peek (it can be hard to see them browning at first) and then check them every 10 seconds until they're nice and toasty brown.
The tray will be HOT, but it's best if you work quickly at this point. Holding the corner of the tray with one hand, use a spatula to scrape off a group of marshmallows and place them on top of the chocolate and first graham cracker. Then top with the other cracker and press lightly. The heat from the marshmallows will melt the chocolate just right, and you'll end up with a perfectly ooey, gooey snack.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
iPhone 5 -- Volume Down Button not working?
Last September, I finally upgraded from my ancient Blackberry to an iPhone 5. I still miss typing on keyboard buttons, but other than that, the phone has been great.
Then more recently, the Volume Down button on the side of the phone stopped working. Volume Up was just fine, but I could not lower the volume on the phone unless I clicked on iTunes, went to a song, and slid the volume control manually.
I did a quick search on the Apple support forums, and found that this is a common issue with the iPhone 5. So, since my phone was still under warranty, I made an appointment with the Apple Genius Bar to have the phone checked out.
The tech took a look, and within a few seconds, he said, "Okay, it's a physical problem with the button, so we're giving you a new phone." I had already backed up everything on my computer the night before, so after erasing everything on the old phone, he handed me a brand new iPhone 5, just like that.
If you're experiencing the same issue, get to an Apple store while you're still under warranty. Just make sure you back up all of your data and pictures first!
**UPDATE**: Just wanted to mention that if you are purchasing electronics, it's always best to use an American Express card whenever possible. They have an "extended warranty" program that was a godsend for us when my daughter's iPhone 5 cracked and wasn't working properly. Her 1-year warranty had already expired, but we contacted AmEx and they paid for her to get a replacement phone from Apple. Something to keep in mind!
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In Support of Marriage Equality
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Monday, March 25, 2013
Matzoh Ball Soup!
I made Matzoh Ball Soup for the first time today, in honor of Passover. No, it's not a holiday I celebrate personally, but I saw the instant mix in the store, and it was cold and dreary outside, and I thought, "Why not?"
Here's the mix I used....
and here's the finished product...
It was delicious! The box says "makes 9 to 12 matzoh balls" but if you're doing it correctly, you'll end up with 12. Don't make them any larger than 1" round (like a ping pong ball) because they double in size when you cook them. In addition to the mix, you'll need two eggs and some vegetable oil. I also sprinkled some dried parsley into the soup when it was done to add a splash of color. It's basically instant chicken broth with dumplings, but it was just the thing to warm me up on a chilly Spring night. Definitely worth giving this mix a try. I've made other instant products by Manischewitz (potato latkes, in particular) and I've always had great results.
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Passover 2013
I'm not Jewish, but that didn't stop me from taking part in the Passover holiday preparations this year. My youngest daughter went to a Seder tonight, so I got a recipe from a friend for Peach Kugel. I've only had kugel made with egg noodles, not matzoh farfel, so the texture was different from what I was used to, but the end result was still delicious. It's similar to bread pudding, and tastes best when it's warmed up (I put a little Redi-Whip whipped cream on top--not exactly kosher, but delicious nevertheless).
Here's the recipe:
Peach Kugel for Passover
1 lb farfel
1/2 lb margarine or butter, melted
7 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
large can of sliced peaches
sugar and cinnamon for dusting
In a colander or strainer, pour boiling water over the farfel. Drain well and put into a bowl. Add the melted butter and mix well. Beat the eggs and then add to the farfel mixture, mixing well to combine. Add the vanilla, salt and sugar and mix well again. Strain the peaches and add the liquid to the farfel mixture. Put half of the farfel mixture into a well-greased rectangular pan, then arrange half of the sliced peaches in rows on top. Sprinkle with some sugar and cinnamon, then add the rest of the farfel mixture and top with the remaining peach slices. Sprinkle the top with some sugar and cinnamon. Bake for 1 hour at 375 degrees Farenheit. Serve warm.
This is what the container of farfel looks like, fyi: it's really just crumbled up Matzoh.
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Friday, March 22, 2013
Acapellapalooza 2013
My daughter is in an acapella group at college. Recently, they had a big concert featuring all of the acapella groups on campus, and the videos are up on YouTube. I couldn't make it there for this performance, but these kids are so talented, I just had to share:
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Treasures from Two Buttons
|One of the two gold dragons guarding the entrance
Today, I finally got there, and I was not disappointed.
The store is filled with so many things, it would be impossible to list them all. I saw statues of Hindu gods and goddesses, including Buddha, Ganesha, Shiva, and Vishnu. There were elephant statues of all sizes, some made of metal and others carved of wood. There are colorful Thai robes, pashmina and silk scarves, silk men's ties, and handmade purses. So much beautiful jewelry: beaded and pearl bracelets, necklaces, prayer beads, and glass earrings. The walls are adorned with decorative mirrors and paintings, and throughout the store you'll find weathered wood furniture and carvings. I also saw ceramic bowls, stone fossils, colorful geodes, hand woven placemats, Tibetan prayer flags and Tibetan singing bowls that come with a colorful, padded cushion. Brightly colored doorknobs and drawer pulls, tin signs, hand-held fans, and all of Elizabeth Gilbert's books hand-signed by the author. There were items that cost thousands of dollars, and items as inexpensive as 50 cents apiece.
Here are the things I bought today, from top to bottom, right to left: a copper Sakyamuni Buddhi head with a beautiful natural patina; Tingshaws (pairs of hanging cymbals used in Buddhist ceremonies); a piece of the Tunguska meteorite that fell to Earth in Siberia in 1908; a hand-carving of a lizard in a piece of driftwood; a piece of Bismuth crystal, with its unique stair-step pattern and rainbow irridescence; a tiny pig figurine carved out of glittery goldstone; a wooden cross in a whitewash finish.
There was so much there, I could have spent at least another hour looking through it all. Two Buttons does have a limited number of items available for purchase online. I ordered this Ganesha pendant necklace a few months ago:
|Statue just inside the shop
|A massive gargoyle statue
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Monday, March 4, 2013
Healthy Egg, Ham & Cheese? Yes!
A friend recently gave me a recipe for low-calorie "egg muffins", and they're my new favorite thing to have for breakfast. They're easy to make, and much tastier than the chewy, chemical-filled frozen breakfast options at the grocery store. You can bake a bunch of them ahead of time and refrigerate (or even freeze) them for a quick, healthy breakfast.
Use whatever vegetables you enjoy; I used zucchini and onions this time because that's what I had on hand, but mushrooms, asparagus, and shredded carrots would work well, too. I'm going to list the specific, name-brand ingredients that I used, so that you can duplicate this recipe exactly. The calorie counts and other nutritional info given at the end are for the recipe as written. So keep in mind, if you make product substitutes (like real eggs or full-fat cheese), the nutritional info will vary from what is listed below. Switching up the veggies won't make much difference on the calorie count, so feel free to get creative with that.
Pam non-stick cooking spray
Metal muffin tin pans (6 muffins each)
1/2 cup Sargento Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Shredded Cheese
6 oz (3 slices with rind cut off) Smithfield Sliced Honey Cured Boneless Ham, diced small
1/2 of a small zucchini, diced
1/2 small onion, diced
1 1/2 cups Egg Beaters Original
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit. Spray the muffin tin with Pam and set aside (don't use paper cupcake liners!). In a small bowl, combine the shredded cheese, ham, zucchini & onion. Spoon the mixture directly into the six muffin cups, dividing evenly (about 2 heaping TBS per muffin). Add 2 TBS of Egg Beaters to each muffin cup, which is just enough to cover the veggie/cheese mixture and bind it all together. Bake for 30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then run a butter knife along the edges to loosen the muffins and pop them out onto a wire rack. You can eat them immediately or let them cool completely and refrigerate for later. Makes 12 muffins.
Nutritional info per muffin: 50 calories, 1.4 g fat, 1.3g carb, 7g protein, 0.8g sugar.
Even if you eat 6 of these, you're still looking at a 300 calorie breakfast. I like to switch things up: sometimes I'll have two of the egg muffins on a toasted English Muffin, for a hearty and satisfying 210 calorie breakfast. Or, on days when I want to stay more low-carb, I'll eat 4 of them and call it a day. These keep for about a week in the fridge, so you can enjoy them over the course of several days. Enjoy!
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Sunday, March 3, 2013
Leap and the Net Will Appear
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Sunday, February 10, 2013
Light One Candle
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Friday, February 8, 2013
Snow Cream! Our blizzard tradition
When my eldest daughter was little, one of her favorite television shows was the cartoon Little Bear, based on the book series by Maurice Sendak. In one of her very favorite episodes (Snowbound), Little Bear and his friend Emily's grandmother make "Snow Cream". We've been making our own version ever since, whenever there's big snowstorm.
We're in the middle of a blizzard at the moment, and even though my "baby" is away at college now, her younger sisters and I continued with the tradition and made a batch. Here's how:
Thank you, Maurice Sendak, for what has become a wonderful Winter tradition for our family.
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Monday, February 4, 2013
Goodbye GoDaddy!
That was reaction upon seeing the latest in a seemingly endless stream of offensive commercials from GoDaddy.com. This one, which aired during the Superbowl, was not only disgusting, it finally spurred me to take action and cancel several of the domains I had reserved through GoDaddy. I have a few others that I manage for clients, and am now in the process of shopping around for a new registrar so that I can move those and delete my GoDaddy account for good.
Here's a link to a site that explains the steps you need to follow in order to move your domain from GoDaddy to another carrier: http://lifehacker.com/5794507/how-to-jump-ship-from-godaddy-to-a-better-web-host
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Saturday, January 26, 2013
Easy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
We've been having a cold snap here in my area, with below-freezing temperatures for several days. I wanted to make something hearty and comforting for dinner, so I decided to find a recipe for Chicken Pot Pie.
Here's a photo of the finished product (before cooking, at right, and after, below). The Chicken Pot Pie was absolutely delicious, and best of all, there's plenty left over for lunch tomorrow!
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Tallulah's Threads AW Collection 2015
I did a little collaboration with Tallulah's Threads - Brighton based brand owned by lovely Danielle (she gave me a cookie and I loved her since haha). She designs and makes all the clothes herself and uses high-quality fabrics. I had a great time during the photo shoot and she let me keep some of the dresses! My most favourite one is the the glitter velvet one. I have already worn it out for a meal and all my friends loved it. Have a look at the shop here. It is not just dresses but also coats and accessories and vintage clothes! And yeah it is funny seeing my silly face all over the website haha.


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Carotino Group launches two new varieties to Baker's Friend
The London-based Carotino Group has launched two new varieties of the new bakery product, Baker's Friend.
Baker's Friend Light and Baker's Friend Extra Light have been developed due to customer demand - aiming to directly replace butter and margarine in baking with a healthier and cheaper alternative.
Baker's Friend was launched earlier this year and is being used in bakeries across the UK.
Dan Lawson, managing director of Carotino EU, said: "Some customers prefer an intense buttery flavour but other prefer a lighter taste, depending on the application. We wanted to give customers a range of options so they can get the best possible results in their finished products, whatever they may be.
"Baker's Friend offers so many health and cost benefits that our customers wanted to be able to use it in a broader range of products than they originally started with – everything from cupcakes to cookies, biscuits to baklava and pastries to pies."
Baker's Friend was developed following years of technical research in the quest to make an authentic-tasting butter alternative. As well as being used in bakery products, it can also be used in a wide range of food applications which require butter or fat.
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In family law, disputes often arise about where a divorce or child custody case should be heard. Laws governing divorce and child custody vary in different states and different countries, and these differences can have dramatic effects on the outcome of certain cases.
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Frequently, parents live in separate states when attempting to arrange for child custody and visitation. There are several laws, including the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA) and the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), that prevent people from engaging in child custody proceedings in two different states.
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Cypress Semiconductor, manufacturers of the line of Programmable System-on-Chip products known as PSoC, are hosting the first annual PSoC World virtual conference, on December 12th and 13th, 2012.
"PSoC World is something truly new and exciting that Cypress is doing for all of us PSoC developers. It will give us an opportunity to see how-tos from PSoC experts, learn about the use of PSoC in applications such as industrial control, user interface and power supervision, and interact with PSoC ecosystem partners like ARM, Arrow, Redpine, and Macnica.
Just for registering for PSoC World Cypress will enter you in a drawing for a free Amazon Kindle. Also, the top 50% of attendees who spend the most time in the, "embedded environment" (the conference), on December 12-13 you will be entered to win one of 10 Sony digital cameras, Kindle Paper Whites, Leap Motion HID interfaces, and one of 100 PSoC 5 LP development kits."
The conference is intended to have a truly worldwide audience, with talks in timeframes suited to North America and on December 12, and scheduled with a focus on Asia, Japan and Europe on December 13.
You can register for this conference at PSOC Developer.
Cypress puts out some interesting programmable chips and their Designer and Creator IDEs are available free of charge and without code size limits. Their entry level of PSoCs are even available in DIP format.


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Initially after upgrading from RHEL 7.5 to RHEL 7.6 backups failed with the following error message.
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[error] Failed to create volume snapshot
[error] Failed to perform backup
[error] Unable to load module. Accurate kernel version = 3.10.0-957.el7.x86_64
[error] Same release kernel version = 3.10.0-957.el7.x86_64
[error] Failed to find suitable veeamsnap kernel module
[error] Failed to load module [veeamsnap] with parameters [zerosnapdata=1 debuglogging=0]
[error] Processing finished with errors at 2018-11-08 21:30:21 EST
I'm wondering if there is any ETA on official support for the Veeam Agent for Linux for RHEL 7.6 or if anyone has run into issues with running Veeam 22.214.171.1245 with the kmod-veeamsnap-22.214.171.1245-1 kernel modules on kernel version 3.10.0-957.el7.x86_64. Any feedback or comments are appreciated. I did open a support request and it sounds like support for 7.6 will possibly come with the release of VAL v3 but no ETA was given.
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Balotelli, an unused substitute during City's 2-0 victory over Fulham on Saturday, has been told he can leave the Etihad Stadium following a series of disciplinary issues and a failure to perform this season.
And despite recently being described as a 'rotten apple' by Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian club's chief executive Adriano Galliani is driving attempts to lure Balotelli to the San Siro.
Galliani has ruled out a move at City's optimistic £30m asking price, but admitted last night (Sat) that Milan will discuss their strategy on Monday.
Galliani said: "On Friday, Manchester City were still saying €37m.
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BLEU To SAPPHIRE As Saga Names Latest Ship
Saga Holidays announced their newest acquisition will be named SAGA SAPPHIRE. The inaugural voyage for the 37,301 gross ton vessel will take place on March 26, 2012. At present, the ship is sailing under the Royal Caribbean-owned Croisieres de France banner as the BLEU DE FRANCE.
Under Saga, the ship will join fleetmates SAGA RUBY and SAGA PEARL II in catering to the over 50 age group with comfortable small-to-mid-sized ships. The 655 foot long SAGA SAPPHIRE will carry 750 passengers or less. When built as Hapag-Lloyd's EUROPA in 1981, this ship was among the most spacious luxury cruisers in the world with a capacity of only 600 guests in extremely large staterooms. It was one of the first vessels constructed at the start of a building boom that continues to this day.
In 1999, the German line sold the ship to Star Cruises where it first became the SUPERSTAR EUROPE and was followed a few months later by another renaming to SUPERSTAR ARIES. Star Cruises really had no idea what to do with this ship, which did not fit well with its rapidly changing fleet. By 2001, they had announced SUPERSTAR ARIES would transfer to their Orient Line division, joining the MARCO POLO and CROWN ODYSSEY on expedition cruises but that never took place. Instead, it was sold to Spanish-based Pullmantur in 2004, becoming the HOLIDAY DREAM. In 2008, it became BLEU DE FRANCE when CDF decided to tap the burgeoning French market.
Under Saga Holidays, the ship should once again be operated by a company that can run the former EUROPA in a style befitting the more luxurious role for which it was intended — cruising to ports throughout the world.
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Beauty and Cosmetics specialist Susan Adams has celebrated the launch of their new international online store.
CARDIFF, CARDIFF, UNITED KINGDOM, July 14, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The site offers exceptional value for money on an extensive range of quality make-up, nail and skin care products.
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Scientists have conducted many studies into whether there is a link between the diet you eat and the likelihood of you developing dementia. Some have even found that following specific diets may reduce the risk of suffering from this debilitating condition later in life. According to the Alzheimer's society, the best diet to follow if you want to reduce the risk of suffering from dementia is a Mediterranean diet and evidence also shows that this diet also helps with reducing the risk of developing memory and thinking problems.
What is a Mediterranean Diet?
Mediterranean diet is now a term used to describe a diet that is influenced by the ingredients traditionally used in the region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. It is typically high in fruits and vegetables. Other food groups that are largely used in this type of diet are cereals and legumes. The diet includes a moderate consumption of dairy and oily fish, while it is low in meat content. Other foods that are rarely used are those that are high in sugar and saturated fat.
Studies into Mediterranean Diet and Dementia
There have been many studies into the benefits of a Mediterranean diet. One of the earlier studies was conducted in the 1960s and this showed that there were lower rates of heart attacks amongst men living in Mediterranean regions. Further studies have also shown links between following this diet and reduced rates of type 2 diabetes. In terms of dementia, studies began into links between this diet and a decreased risk of dementia when scientists learned that those who followed this diet experienced fewer problems with memory and thinking. Recently, more research was conducted to pull all the previous findings together to learn more about the potential link between following a Mediterranean diet and a lower risk of dementia development.
How Does a Mediterranean Diet Reduce the Risk of Dementia?
One reason it is believed that this diet can impact on the chances of developing dementia is that many of the foods eaten are high in antioxidants. These can help to protect brain cells against the damage caused by conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. The diet can also reduce the signs of inflammation and lower cholesterol levels. Both factors are proven to have an impact on memory and thinking. It is important to note that there have been some inconsistencies amongst the studies and it is possible that the reason people eating a Mediterranean diet have lower rates of dementia is simply as a result of this group of people living a generally healthier life.
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Of course, eating a Mediterranean diet alone will not reduce the risk of developing dementia as there are many other factors that are believed to contribute to the development of this condition. Some people are genetically predisposed to develop dementia and there is some evidence to suggest that you are more likely to develop dementia if someone else in your family has suffered from this condition. Lifestyle factors also play a part, so reducing alcohol intake, not smoking, and exercising regularly are all important steps to take to reduce the risk of developing dementia in the future.
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VIA 57 WEST, the first project designed by the Danish Architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) in North America, has been chosen by the World Architecture Festival as a finalist for its World Building of the Year.
The World Architecture Festival named a total of 343 completed and future projects from 58 countries. They will compete in 32 categories, including Culture, Mixed Use, Housing and Sport. A winner from each category will be selected.
VIA 57 WEST is the only project from the U.S. shortlisted under Housing, running against another 15 architecturally unique buildings around the world, including d'Leedon and R-House, respectively designed by Zaha Hadid Architects in Singapore and Q-Lab in Tainan City, Taiwan.
The World Architecture Festival, the largest international gathering of architects, will be held in Berlin from November 16th to the 18th. Finalists will present their projects to a jury. From all the entries, a winner for World Building of the Year and Future Project of the Year will be announced.
Natural light, views, trees, plants, and moving water are integral components of VIA's holistic design aesthetic. The centerpiece of the building — located at 625 West 57th St. — is VIA Garden, a lushly planted courtyard that opens toward the Hudson River. It is developed by The Durst Organization.
Last year, The World Architecture Festival's Building of the Year award was given to the Interlace, a 1,000-unit apartment building in Singapore designed by Ole Scheeren, while the Future Project of the Year was given to Vancouver House, a 49-story, mixed-use skyscraper in Vancouver designed by BIG.
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text: Arthritis Treatment Print Joint Supplements for Arthritis Treatment By Jonathan Cluett, MD twitter linkedin Jonathan Cluett, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. Learn about our editorial policy Jonathan Cluett, MD Medically reviewed by a board-certified physician Updated on December 02, 2019 Arthritis Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping skynesher/E+/Getty Images For several decades there has been a debate in the treatment of osteoarthritis about the use of the joint supplements glucosamine and chondroitin. Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes problems with wearing out of the normally smooth cartilage surfaces of the joints. Often called wear-and-tear arthritis, osteoarthritis causes joint pain, swelling, and deformity. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. Glucosamine and Chondroitin Glucosamine and chondroitin are two molecules that make up the type of cartilage found in joints. Inside your joints, cartilage undergoes a constant process of breakdown and repair. However, to be properly repaired, the building blocks of cartilage must be present and available. The theory behind using the glucosamine and chondroitin joint supplements is that more of the cartilage building blocks will be available for cartilage repair. Glucosamine is a part of a molecule called a glycosaminoglycan-this molecule is used in the formation and repair of cartilage.Chondroitin is the most abundant glycosaminoglycan in cartilage and is responsible for the resiliency of cartilage. Treatment with these joint supplements is based on the theory that oral consumption of glucosamine and chondroitin may increase the rate of formation of new cartilage by providing more of the necessary building blocks. Do Patients Grow New Cartilage? While it would be ideal to replace worn-out cartilage with new cartilage, oral consumption of glucosamine and chondroitin has not been shown to alter the availability of these cartilage building blocks inside an arthritic joint. It has not been shown that the consumption of joint supplements increases the quantity of these cartilage building blocks within any joint. Is It Effective? There have been numerous studies to examine the treatment effects of glucosamine and chondroitin. Many of these studies lasted only one to two months and provided some indication the joint supplements led patients to experience more pain reduction when taking glucosamine and chondroitin than patients receiving a placebo. The improvement experienced by these patients was similar to improvements experienced by patients taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) that have been a mainstay of non-operative arthritis treatment. The difference is that NSAIDs carry an increased risk of side effects including gastrointestinal complaints and bleeding. Recommended Dosage The usual recommended dose is 1,500 mg each day. Patients can either take this at one time or split it up two or three times a day. Patients may also find a benefit of doubling this dose for the first week of treatment, then continue at 1,500 mg each day. Is It Worthwhile? The results of studies investigating glucosamine and chondroitin have been mixed, but have not passed the test of a well-designed study to be accepted into the primary treatment plan for osteoarthritis. In fact, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons recommends against glucosamine and chondroitin for treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Furthermore, because these are unregulated supplements, a particular brand of glucosamine or chondroitin may or may not be of satisfactory quality. Ultimately, what patients should understand, is that glucosamine and chondroitin have shown some evidence that these supplements can provide help with treating pain associated with osteoarthritis. However, these studies have ranged from poor to satisfactory in quality, and in order to be accepted as an effective treatment for osteoarthritis, more research must be completed. What is known, is that there are effective treatments for osteoarthritis that every patient should be using before considering these supplements. Specifically, recommendations for weight control, exercise, proper use of medications, and joint protection are known to minimize the progression and improve symptoms of osteoarthritis. These steps must be taken by all arthritis patients for optimal treatment to take place. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Dealing with chronic inflammation? An anti-inflammatory diet can help. Our free recipe guide shows you the best foods to fight inflammation. 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The Château Yquem 2014 was picked over 9 weeks this year, with one-quarter of the grapes picked prior to 15 September. It delivers 134 grams per liter residual sugar and 7.3 grams per liter tartaric acid, with a pH 3.60. It has a captivating bouquet (I know...I know...what else were you expecting) But it entrances with its pure, wild honey notes mixed with almond and white chocolate scents, bestowed with beguiling delineation and focus. The palate is very poised with the acidity nigh on perfect. Occasionally an Yquem only reveals its components parts at this early juncture, necessitates conjecture. However the 2014 has a sense of harmony and completeness already, as if the élevage is merely there to usher it on to its finished state. There is undeniably great depth here, perhaps less conspicuous than other vintages because of that silver thread of acidity: notes of lemon sherbet, orange zest, shaved ginger and again, a few "flakes' of white chocolate. It is extremely long with tenderness rather than power on the finish. It's not quite up there in the rarefied heights of say, the 2001 or 2009, but it is what we call in the trade, "the business."
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Utterly great Yquem. A laser beam of acidity (3.6 pH) and lemony botrytis lifts and extends extremely pure aromas and sweet flavours (134 g/L of residual sugar) of tangerine, vanilla, pineapple and minerals. Less rich than the 2001 and '09, but purer and fresher. I wonder if 25% Sauvignon Blanc isn't just 5% too much?
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This is beguiling, with acacia, jasmine and honeysuckle notes leading the way, followed by refined peach, tangerine and yellow apple fruit flavors. Very long, with a lemon chiffon note lingering delicately.—Tasted non-blind.
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A crazy combination of botrytis, dried fruits and freshness. It's not the sweetness Yquem but it has an extraordinary depth of fruit and freshness. It goes on for minutes. Spicy and intense. A stunning young wine. A brightness and fabulous depth of fruit.
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Apricot tones with lively acidity give this rich wine a vein of freshness. Pear and white peach notes offer weight, while a lime backbone brings levity. There is a richness from the botrytis that is lifted by this wines delicious freshness.
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The 2014 d'Yquem is exceptionally beautiful for so many reasons, not the least of which is a striking juxtaposition of bright, floral/citrus notes of the early picks, before botrytis had set in, with richer, more tropical-inflected nuances that resulted from the later picks, where rot had developed. In other words, the 2014 is a wine of sublime contrasts, which is one of the qualities that often define the truly great wines. Lemon peal, coconut, jasmine, peach jam and brioche are some of the aromas and flavors that are present today, but above all else it is the wine's textural finesse that elevates the 2014 into the stratosphere. The precise, understated finish is striking. There isn't much else to say except that the 2014 Yquem is a real stunner.
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I find that I can get way in over my head much too easily these days. I'm in a constant state of doing. Between school, homework, and everything else, I always am juggling my schedule to try to fit it all in. If I'm not doing homework, then I'm doing chores. If I'm not doing chores, then I'm taking pictures for the yearbook. If I'm not working on the yearbook, then I'm doing something someone asked me to.
My other problem is that I also seem to have the inability to say no. If I have two important yearbook deadlines due yet someone on the staff asks me to do something else, I do it anyway. I tell myself I'll just have to make time. Being able to say no is such an important thing. I can't exaggerate it enough.
The quote above from Sid Caesar is something to live by. I always seem to forget that I shouldn't live from goal to goal but rather live for what's in between the goals.
Next time you think you're in over your head, take a step back and look at the enjoyable parts of life.


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As a group, we thrive on comfort and our version of 'normal.' We enjoy seeing the same people, doing the same things, eating the same food, and going the same places. After a long day, it is of great comfort to return to the same home, same peaceful activities, and same bedroom. Peace of mind comes with the knowledge that we've gotten the normal things we do done, and a day of that very same nature will be carried out tomorrow, too.
When we become comfortable with the things that make up our daily lives – job, family role, hobbies, etc – that's a beautiful thing. I know how important it is for that to be a truth in our lives. Without that stability, we will find ourselves on shaky ground.
But how often do we learn about something new to us – an activity, challenge, recipe, even a restaurant – and we're hesitant to try it, because we'd be stepping out of our comfort zone to do so? Normality is good for us, but in today's post, I will be stressing the importance of taking the plunge of chasing after our personal pursuits: the art of being willing to try new things.
Hey everyone! I hope that you're having a beautiful Wednesday. 🙂 ❤ It has been a while since I wrote a Cultivating A Joyful Life post, which is why I'm here with a new one to give you today! There are few things I enjoy writing more than this inspirational blog series, as it helps me to think through the things I pursue in life, as well as helping and motivating my readers. (I appreciate your feedback on these posts!)
Related Post: Cultivating A Joyful Life | An Introduction
As we are still in the first week of this fresh new year, I thought it would be a great time to write a post on pursuing new things in our lives. This could be a hobby, an activity in your community, a new dessert recipe that sounds really good to you – whatever first came to your mind when you read the title of this post.
For me, I have personally been experimenting with healthier eating and daily exercise for a few weeks, as I have neglected both of those practices for too long. The fear of injuring myself, as well as not quite knowing where to begin, hindered me from participating in anything more than the occasional walk. I enjoyed the healthy dinners my mom made, yet I never thought about making every meal I ate throughout the day healthy, as well. In mid-December, I realized that taking it a day at a time by learning more about health and fitness, what worked for my body, etc, I would feel great physically and emotionally. I am excited to be on this journey, and it finally felt like the right time in my life to start making healthy choices. Even though I thought for a while I'd never be confident enough to do so, the Lord gave me strength, and I'm so thankful that He did! ❤
If you have struggled with being open to trying new things in the past, fret not – I have been there many times myself. Whether it was the Lord's timing, or I simply wasn't ready, I've had it happened time and time again. There are always things that first appear insurmountable to us, for any number of reasons – money, our emotional state, how inspired we are – the list goes on. It isn't always the right time to try something new, but there are ways you can motivate and inspire yourself to see if you are ready!
With this being the beginning of 2018, I'd like to invite you to try new things with me. The past is in the past – things you weren't ready for then may be a possibility now. If it feels right for you now, this may be the year to begin. ❤
I would love to now take a look at the relevancy of this topic to the garden of our hearts.
As I mentioned previously, the familiar is a blessing to us. We're used to how these situations, activities, and other things are, how they're carried out, and so on. There are little to no surprises when it comes to these things. For a gardener, he will become accustomed to what his plants' needs are, how long they live, which seasons they thrive in, etc – I'm sure that it's tempting for many cultivating a garden to stick with the same plants for a long time. For some, this may be just what they want. However, change can be just as beautiful as that which is familiar.
With gardens, both figurative and literal, new plants (or hobbies and interests) will eventually become the familiar to us as we learn the practice and master the difficulties.
New Year's resolutions are a touchy topic for many, as they work for some and not for others. However, there's no denying that as one year draws to a close, we think about and potentially set out to do things differently in the new year. Whether we're brushing up on something, continuing to work toward a long-standing goal, or we're at the point where we'd love to try a new thing, the month of January is full of new beginnings.
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I'm definitely feeling inspired with blogging right now, as well as continuing my health and fitness journey! However, I am content to go wherever the Lord leads me. 🙂
What are some things that you would love to try someday? And would they work in your life right now?
Some things are meant to happen at a certain time, while others will simply come to fruition when we are ready. There have been occasions where I thought I was 100% ready to tackle a new hobby or activity (even a certain of blog post!), but then, when I went to do it, things weren't working out. Timing is everything, even if we are just simply not ready for it.
Observe your life as it is at the moment. Do you have the time, energy, inspiration, and maybe even funds to pursue this? Is there something else you should be doing instead? There are things that could probably wait, and some will last for a time and then fade away.
I know that when you stay optimistic and find joy in the little things in your life, new and old, you will be so happy!
Thank you so much for reading today's post! I really enjoyed writing it, and I hope it can inspire you. 🙂
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