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Challaatlu with Cobri Pachadi/ Sour Curd Dosa with Coconut Chutney/Moru Dosai with thengai chutney
As i was looking for dosa recipes, i came across this simple to make dosa, in one of my cookbook treasures. One of the simplest dosa to make, days where you run of dosa batter and your lil master or mam wants only dosa for breakfast, oh yes, has happened to me many a times!!!! Try it and let me know how you liked it!!
- Combine rice flour, sour curd, baking soda and salt together in a wide bowl. Let it sit for 8-10 hours on the counter. I left it overnight.
- Next day morning, add chopped onions, chopped green chilies, chopped coriander leaves to the batter. Add 1/2 cup - 1 cup of water to the batter and adjust it to pour-able consistency.It should still be little thick, but pour-able and spreadable.
- Heat a tava for making the dosa's. Pour a ladle of batter in the center, spread it into a circle, using the back of the ladle, dot the edges with gingely oil.
- Cook until the edges turn brown and crisp, flip and cook the other side for a minute. Serve hot with any chutney. I served it with Cobri-Nuvvulu pachadi/Coconut & Sesame seeds chutney.
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These make a great option for quick meal and kobbari pachadi combo sounds delicious.ReplyDelete
Challatulu rice flour dosa looks really soft and tasty.I am loving your breakfast dosa recipes.ReplyDelete
i love the texture of this dosa. Looks very soft! Perfect recipe that has no grinding involved.ReplyDelete
Awww mouthwatering here one more name for this atlu is pulla atlu means sour dosa.. suparb choice and that is a fantastic combination....ReplyDelete
Priya that's a lovely dosa recipe . I have rice flour which i use very regularly , this dosa would be such a lovely change , only i must plan it since we need to let it sit .ReplyDelete
Super one !!
Simply South is a very popular book! The dosa looks nice and soft. Curd and baking soda must be contributing to the softness I guess.ReplyDelete
I am struggling with one recipe only.. dunno how you are managine 2 in a day. awesome.ReplyDelete
i have heard of this dosa but never made it myself. As you said in your first post, your chutney is more tempting. Am hopping over to check it out.ReplyDelete
Lovely clicks Priya. One of my neighbor back home makes these quite often, but it is rarely made in our house. They taste amazing.ReplyDelete
My pati's SIL who was fromReplyDelete
Kadappa used to make this for us when we went over to her place .. I don't remember the name , but we used to call this "mor-kal-dosai" ... Soft crispy n delicious :))
Soft and fluffy dosa,my friend makes it so often and enjoyed to the core..ReplyDelete
Such a quick dosa recipe. Love that it is actually made directly from rice flour. Amazing Priya!!ReplyDelete
life saving dosa for me...going to make this combo tomorrow for breakfastReplyDelete
What an excellent dish to discover!..and I love how you managed to have both the dishes in the same order Priya..kudos to your research..ReplyDelete
Such a quick fix, definitely a life saver when we ran out of our dosa batter, that coconut chutney served along makes a prefect pair.ReplyDelete
This looks like a great option for dosas without grinding. Love the easy version and they look very soft...ReplyDelete
Love these dosas and coconut chutney with any dosa tastes amazing... Your clicks are superb:)ReplyDelete
Priya, that first pic is making me hungry! Yes, best option when we run out of dosa batter. Super choice of dish for CReplyDelete
I tend to avoid this now but I grew up eating these attlu. The pachadi paired with this is very tempting.ReplyDelete
so soft and fluffy - must taste great for breakfastReplyDelete
soft and spongy dosai! Lovely combo with coconut chutney!ReplyDelete
yes sounds like instant dosas....ReplyDelete
Mouth watering Priya. I am going to try this combo tomorrowReplyDelete
We make this at home as an instant dosa Priya. Its absolutely delicious. :)ReplyDelete
Thanks a Lot for taking your time out and Visiting my Kitchen!!!!! Your Valuable Comments keep me going!!! Feel free to ask your doubts , i will definitely try reply you back. Good Day!!!


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The majority of individuals may have not heard of Morton's neuroma before and may find this term quite intimidating; however, this medical condition is not as terrifying as initially considered. The idea of 'neuroma' may be associated with concepts of 'tumor', but the fact is that Morton's neuroma merely refers to a foot condition stemming from a problem with the nerves between one's toes. Of course, one must downplay the importance of any medical condition and conditions must be given the correct amount of attention. This article will provide information on the causes, symptoms and treatments of this particular type of neuroma.
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The symptoms of Morton's neuroma include an intense and acute burning pain located at the base of a foot's third and fourth toes. The pain is typically felt in the ball of the foot; however, it can extend to the toes and is often increased when walking. In many cases, the foot will become inflamed and it is possible that a feeling of numbness or tingling may be felt in the affected area.
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The primary cause of this foot condition is the compression of the nerve between the base of the third and fourth toe metatarsal bones. This compression often results in the pinching or piercing of the nerve along the base and the squeezing action causes pain. Most people will find that the symptoms are experienced during or after engaging in walking, standing or jumping activities where pressure has been placed on the forefoot area. This is one of the reasons foot care is so important when exercising. In addition, inappropriate and poorly designed shoe wear can also cause nerve-pinching. This type of neuroma has a strong correlation with high heels or pointed shoes that cause people to force their feet into compressed areas.
What Are The Treatments?
The first step to be taken when treating this type of neuroma is to examine one's shoe wear. As is mentioned above, there is a correlation between poor shoes and nerve-pinching results. To avoid the chance of experiencing neuroma, it is highly recommended that one seek out shoes with high and wide toe areas. Wider toe areas suitable for one's foot size are sure to provide comfort and reduce the chance of any problems with nerve-pinching.
It is also recommended that one seek out shoes with arch supports or foot orthotic designs. This popular design is useful as it generally has a metatarsal pad behind the ball of the foot aiding in foot support. This will remove the pressure caused by any potential inflammation while still assisting with care for the feet. Of course, custom orthotics can be costly and finding the ideal support may be beyond one's financial means. If you are looking for a less expensive alternative, it may be worthwhile doing research online and finding a suitable shoe retailer offering the beneficial support structure as part of their design at a lower cost.


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Orn's main focuses at the studio are interior architecture & design, furniture design, and sustainable design & development. She is accredited with LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design from USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council.) Prior to co-founding Studio Aeroplane, Orn worked as an interior architect designing and managing high-end interior architectural projects ranging from private residence, real estate development, executive offices, hotels & resorts, and restaurants at Shamir Shah Design, New York, and as a senior hospitality designer and furniture designer at Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill LLP, New York office, respectively.
Her education background includes a bachelor degree in Economics from the Ohio State University, Ohio, USA, and a master degree in Interior Design with a focus on sustainable design from Pratt Institute, New York. She also studied Scandinavian Furniture Design at Danmarks Designskole, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Saranont's main focuses at the studio are user experience design, innovation design strategy, research & development, information design, and interactive art installation. Prior to co-founding Studio Aeroplane, Saranont collaborated with Smart Design on interactive innovation projects and later joined Antenna Design New York as a concept/user experience designer. There, he designed and developed new paradigms and new conceptual groundwork for future products and environment for clients including multinational corporations and organizations from North America, Europe, and Japan. Besides his responsibility at Studio Aeroplane, he also works on art objects/installations that focus on behavioral human experience in interaction with its landscape, such as community and city, through advanced technology.
Saranont received a bachelor degree in Interior Architecture from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology and a master degree in Interaction Design/New Media Technology at ITP, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University.


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First up a PMS Bridging unit on T815 trucks, the first unit for my new Czech Cold War forces based on Luke Ueda-Sarson's great MSH lists and utilising some of his great Shapeways models specifically designed for the Czech forces. Real-life PMS bridging units typically had 32 centre sections, 4 river bank sections, 4 track-layers, and 12 boats/tugs to move the pieces into position. Got some more of the waterline boats on order which Luke very kindly sorted out as an individual item as previously in only came as part of a set plus a similar unit but based on T-138 trucks and also including a T-138 Vozovky Track Layer.
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The European Central Bank or ECB has kept eurozone interest rates at 0.75% unchanged for eight consecutive months.
ECB cut rates from 1% last year in July after which the rate has remained constant. Mario Draghi, President of ECB, said that they had discussed a rate cut but the consensus decision was to leave them at the same level.
ECB rates are at current record low level and analysts do not foresee any rise or alteration in the rates this year. The decision was matched by the Bank of England, which announced its decision to keep interest rates unchanged at 0.5%.
The inflation figures for the eurozone comprising of 17 nations show that a fall from .2% to 2% in January. The European Commission had estimated inflation in the eurozone to fall to 1.8% this year. Its target was to bring inflation rates below 2%.
Austerity is widespread and economies are weakening due to which consumers are left with little free cash to spend for which retailers are unable to increase prices.
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The president of the ECB, Mario Draghi, stated at a news conference on Thursday that the economy is predicted to start stabilizing in a year and would pick up in the second half of the current year though risks of downsides do remain.
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Pulse and the community
Our Pulse is a great way to discover new amazing photos on 500px. It is a proprietary algorithm that our team initially created in 2009 when we launched the site, and which has since seen hundreds of adjustments, that are made to ensure that 1) it remains fair to the broader community and 2) helps our community discover a diverse set of photos.
A few years back we introduced a new change, that allowed us to start tracking reputation of each of our 6 million members. This means that no single like or action is same for any of our members.
Now, the Pulse tracks hundreds of different actions, and is calculated differently for each of over 6 million members.
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Ever since I started blogging, I've become more and more online savvy. Most of the things I want, I get them online–airline tickets, hotel reservations, bags, clothes, shoes, shoes, shoes, shoes, shoes, shoes, shoe, shoessssssss. I just needed to emphasize how much shoes take up my online purchases' pie chart. LOL! I can't even remember the last time I bought shoes for myself from a physical store. It's an addiction I tell you. And it can be a dangerous one especially if you're using the great all-mighty credit card. "Confessions of a Shopaholic" ring a bell? This is the reason why whenever I shop online, I prefer using my new Metrobank Prepaid Card so that I'm ensured I'm spending within my means.
So what's so special about the new Metrobank Prepaid Card? Unlike other debit cards, it has all the advantages of a debit card AND the perks of a credit card all rolled into one! You can not only access your funds nationwide at any Metrobank, Bancnet, Expressnet and Megalink ATMs and internationally at MasterCard, Maestro and Cirrus ATMs, but you can also swipe your card in all MasterCard-affiliated establishments worldwide and online–just like a credit card, except without having to worry about your bills ballooning because you're only spending the money you've loaded into your Metrobank Prepaid Card. Don't worry, loading your card can be done in a jiffy. You can do so in real-time via the Metrobankdirect website, by phone banking, mobile phone or through an ATM. No more long lines at the bank! You can also monitor your balance and transactions real-time. The advantages don't end there, mind you. (Yes, there's more.) Through this card, you can also enjoy so many different promos and freebies from establishments like Mr. Jones, HYVE, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, Rocketroom, Cole Haan, Mossimo and more! You can learn more about these promos on www.livewithoutregrets.org.
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Now, I get to shop guilt-free and without regrets. So what did I use my Metrobank Prepaid Card on? Shoes, of course! Meet the latest additions to my collection–Alexander Wang heels that I purchased from Shopbop and Kurt Geiger slip-ons from LuisaViaRoma. My babies.


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The A-League season is finally here and new fan interest in football is at a peak. But what if you haven't decided which team to support this season? Here at Sack Attack we love hopping on the bandwagon – so here's a little guidance on which A-League wagon will best suit you.
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The Hunter Valley has a superstar. Not just any superstar, a superstar of the internet! Be one of those bandwagoners who repeats old Heskey worship jokes and repeatedly posts Heskey memes on social media all day. Ignore the fact that you're astoundingly late to the party and beat a dead horse today by supporting Emile Heskey and the Newcastle Jets!
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If you were a true bandwagoner you would've gotten on the Del Piero FC bandwagon last season silly! Why not be the bandwagoner that is annoyed at other bandwagoners? Scoff at the increased crowd sizes and boldly declare that you were a fan before the Del Piero bandwagon happened! Nevermind that you've never been to a game and continue with your claim that you're a true supporter. Impress your colleagues with obscure namedrops like, 'Patrick' and 'Michael Enfield'. Look down on your fellow bandwagoners with Sydney FC today!
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Want to show off to your friends about how much of a real fan you are? Why not join one of the most passionate fanbases in the league! Be the person who sits down in the active support bay and complains about the noise! Color your cubicle in red and black, proudly pointing at your AC Milan jersey while yelling about how much of a Western Sydney fan you are. Ever been to Parramatta? Nope? You've been to Chatswood and that's close enough! Ride on the newest A-League wagon with the Western Sydney Wanderers!


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Please respect new people - everyone's new at one point!
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Daaaaaaaw~ That picture...*heart melt*Anyways, congrats you guys! And please spare us your mighty wrath. *cringes*
Tim, I fully expect you to implement this Dalek voice.. I shall be most disappointed if you don't!
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2015 is quickly approaching, and there is no time more important to look your best then on New Year's Eve. Imagine how perfect the night could be… dancing with your friends, snacking on delectable treats, kissing a cutie when the clock strikes 12 and looking on point in the trendiest dress possible. On NYE, your outfit should reflect your bubbly spirit and outgoing persona, so go ahead and be the best dressed this New Year's Eve and start the New Year looking perfect.
Little black dresses are your classic outfit of the night go to. Black always looks chic and sophisticated not to mention is always going to be figure flattering. Make the look NYE ready by accessorizing with a bold and beautiful necklace sure to sparkle 'till dawn.
Glitz, glamour and gold… all words with a second meaning for New Years! Whether long, short, slinky, or tight, any sparkly gold dress will give you fun and flirty look for the night. What better way to kick off the new year than in an eye grabbing piece that catches the light, and shines like a metallic treasure. Be bold this New Years, and steal the spotlight in glittering gold.
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Being busy
I was recently reading a survey on how CIOs divide their time between activities; internal customers, external customers, vendors, management and business meetings, staff review meetings, fighting fires, responding to emails, learning new technologies, and attending a host of IT events. CIOs are a busy lot, they have to balance all this with some time also to be allotted to their families.
So I started talking to a few CIO friends to understand what keeps them busy through the day. It was an interesting revelation; the CIO keeps business running as usual, the networks, the servers in the data center, distributed architecture in many cases, information security, and plethora of applications that keep the business alive, new projects that business wants and some that the CIO feels are necessary even when business does not care. There are, of course, the urgent yet sparsely defined requirements for changes, the IT team and finally the IT vendors.
IT trends
I am not even getting into new trends that promise disruption to the existing landscape; the flavor changes frequently. Not in any particular order they have been the Internet, Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing, Mobile Computing, Thin Clients, Work anywhere, Cloud Computing, Social Media, Big Data, Virtualization, Advanced Persistent Threats, Mobile Commerce, ad infinitum. Educating and managing expectations across all the hype along with running IT operations; all in a day's work!
So one of the pet peeves that I heard is that there is no time for any discretionary work, little time to sit back and think about the strategic direction IT should be taking, no time to engage with other CXOs and end customers to work on the innovation agenda, no time to mentor/ coach the team which looks up to the CIO for direction, no time to educate self on what could be the next disruption to their business. No time for the stuff that they enjoy.
Are CIOs any different from other CXOs who also have to balance variety of similar but dissimilar tasks? Every leader within the enterprise has to stay abreast with the industry, the economy and how it impacts the company's market position; what interventions will make a difference. At the same time they are expected to manage internal and external perceptions while leading and managing the team to create success. Successful CIOs I know do this every day.
Time management
A very large conglomerate's CEO abhors the lack of time cited by every busy executive; his group of companies are well respected for their market leadership and value creation. Almost everyone in his companies leaves the workplace before the sun sets. His mantra? If you cannot complete your work within the stipulated time, then either you are incapable, inefficient, or your manager/ boss does not know how to allot and divide work within the team.
In many companies, busyness is also a well fueled perception; culturally these companies encourage activity and spending time beyond working hours. It then becomes a race to be seen late evenings and even nights to say I was busy; don't leave before the boss is a way of life. Perpetual state of motion does not guarantee outcomes. Don't tell me how hard you work; tell me how much you get done. I have lived by this maxim and it has worked for me.
I believe that every leader including the CIO needs to empower, delegate and let go of tasks and focus on outcomes. In the end what matters are results! Manage time and don't live by the clock. Prioritize the important and the urgent based on the impact. Your becoming indispensable to the company is bad for you and the company. It will stunt your growth opportunities and also give you no time.
Business ready to invest
I liked the rhyme in the words as I read the headline; it is poetic in a way and in contrast many research companies that are telling us, the CIOs, that one of your top five priorities is to save cost. I still cannot figure out who collates the results and what kind of solutions they use to determine the results, there has always been an outlier that no one agrees with; this includes many who participated in the survey. So when I saw the news about business wanting to spend on IT, it was like an oasis and the heart wished it was real and not a mirage. After all, many businesses I know have been investing extensively.
Over the years we have been hearing the maxim, "Do more with less", almost to the extent that it has become "the normal". I cannot remember a year when the CEO and/or CFO did not repeat the phrase chiding the proposed budget for being irresponsible. The banter is part of the negotiation between the CIO and the custodians of profitability. The underlying assumption was and now in some cases still is that CIOs are far removed from reality and they leave stuff like profitability and ratios to other CXOs.
Digging deeper
Reading through the lines it was evident that the data points that went into the writers' hypothesis were of strong foundation. She had industry slices and geographical splits with numbers that were plausible. Interviews with stakeholders validated her statistical inferences citing willingness to invest in IT solutions that provide market advantage or capability needed for growth or to stay where they were. Melodious music to ears with slowly creeping nagging cynicism; if it is too good to be true, then probably …
So I dug deeper, followed the links, unearthing the evidence that has continued to elude respectable research companies professing the contrary, save or die. Having got conditioned to a message, it was hard to believe that there someone has been brave to talk about reality the way it is. The sample size more than adequate to withstand scrutiny, the data irrefutable; some may wonder if she connected with CIOs and CEOs from another planet?
The conclusion was associated with a reasonable set, there were many who still lived in the old world of cost. Progression of CEOs showed IT investment trend line going north. The winners subset depicted converging thoughts between CEO, CFO and CIO, the bulging middle some alignment, and the laggards a big divide. The number of believers in IT is growing and they are happy to talk about their success. The author had decided to focus on good news with a positive bias that was growing than the statistically larger group which is shrinking, albeit slowly. Hallelujah!
The X-Men
We all live under the same sky but have different horizons. Over the last decade and more across industries surviving a roller-coaster economy, many CIOs have been able to create a perceptible shift in thinking wherever they go. These are the business savvy, technology aware, articulate and confident set of CIOs who bring success like the Midas touch (if you prefer a more contemporary analogy, I would compare them to X-Men). The tribe of these outliers is increasing; shortly they will be the majority and it is evident they will shape the future.
Are you a part of this assertive movement? Come join the joyride!
Risk is a four-letter word
It was a conference of supply chain heads who had gathered to discuss and debate their collective future. The themes revolved around agility, efficiency, constraints and opportunities; all in a day's work for a CSCO or a Chief Supply Chain Officer. I was invited to talk about IT lead supply chain innovation and why CSCOs need to partner with their CIO to be successful. It was a good feeling that other functions are looking at IT and their CIO to help them win.
The conference agenda was similar to what CIOs typically see in an IT event; a few vendor sponsors who want to sell their wares, in this case warehouse automation solutions; select IT vendors pitched in to discuss Warehouse Management and Transport Management Systems. Then there were a couple of luminaries from the supply chain world who were looked upon as beacons of success to share their winning formula. And finally a few odd men like me not from the domain to talk about collaboration and synergistic success.
The half-day ended quickly enough, which happens when you are having fun, with the evening transitioning into an informal gathering of the speakers and the participants. CSCOs are a smart lot who know what they are doing and how to get there. They also acknowledge internal and external dependencies that aid or curb their success. IT is one of the key tenets to their capability to execute; thus there were a lot of questions to probe how CIOs perceive the partnership.
A mixed bag
We all know that most CIOs are always willing to partner with other CXOs to create change; when there is equal or more commitment from the other side, it is a recipe for a winning team and results that matter. As the discussion unfolded, I heard some good stories and some filled with angst and agony. A mixed bag if there was one with fingers pointing in all directions. So I started digging deeper.
A CSCO began narrating his journey towards creating improvements in warehouse processes with some IT enabled automation; the journey took twice as long as promised and thrice as long as expected. He also talked about his struggle in getting his CIO to agree to evaluate a warehouse management system. The CIO kept throwing back questions and never took the steps forward to understand the challenges on the ground. He had almost given up his quest to use IT for competitive differentiation and then budget not being a constraint started creating shadow IT organization to fulfill his need.
Another one talked about his CIO being the best partner creating quick and dirty solutions to solve every business challenge despite budget constraints; he praised the IT team's pragmatism and alliance with the supply chain team and warehouse managers to improve inventory turns and reduce labor required. Analyzing the situation with some additional questions, it was evident that the two CIOs approached the opportunity differently.
Risky safety
Apart from everything else that includes alignment, business understanding, etc. that everyone talks about as qualities that a CIO should imbibe, the risk-taking ability of the CIO has direct correlation to how often s/he is able to create a 'WOW!' moment. Everything safe equals no risk; and no risk also means that innovation takes a backseat. As long as the CIO plays safe, s/he is bound to slip on everyone's perception. Business will find a way to overcome; the CIO can decide to be a part of it or will sooner or later find him/herself relegated to the background.
I believe that CIOs should give up inertia and work on their risk ability to stay successful. I close with a collectible quote from Keith Johnstone: Those who say 'yes' are rewarded by the adventures they have. Those who say 'no' are rewarded by the safety they attain.
Whine, wine, win a deal
I don't know how I stumbled across this blog and hundreds of comments but it had me thinking with a gaping and wide open mouth. Not that the scenario I read about does not play itself ever so often in the corporate circles; it was an open discussion on strategies to entrap the CIO to meet the next target, to close a deal, to shorten the sales cycle. There were experiences shared, discussed, fortunately no names mentioned of the vendors or the CIOs. I did pick up some good recommendations on fine dining though.
Balance of power
Trappings of power bring with it responsibility; with large budgets and the ability to decide in favor of one against the other, the CIO sits in a position where every vendor, big or small, attempts to find the winning formula to gain a good book and business. The exalted chair is expected to make a fair decision (the loser may think otherwise) to award business to the deserving and not be swayed by the drama or influenced by ill means. CIOs I know across this globe practice unshakeable integrity in decision making.
From time immemorial, those wielding financial power have been sought after for favors. In the old days, after the technical evaluation, the purchase executive could turn down a decision and no one could challenge that. The power of veto was a feared weapon. Over time driven by trust and increasing penetration of IT, a shift occurred with the CIO empowered to work independently. Economic cycles shifted the decision making to where the monies lie, and the elastic nature swinging it back and forth to equilibrium quickly.
Queasy means, easy deals
So as I read through post after post, it was an uneasy feeling to see tips and trick that have worked to snare a deal. Golf course priority bookings, tickets to matches, free vacations, gourmet dining, you name it, they had tried it. Some more than others, they found what works for whom not leaving many who resisted all temptation. Feeling queasy about this, I called a few old colleagues to chat and discussing this with them, one toppled my wine by adding anecdotes of his own.
Are decisions so easily facilitated with the lineage and vintage of wine determining the steps and time required to close the deal? Is this working at the conscious level or the sub-conscious even when there is no coercion? Is it wider in its reach and influence than we believe it to be? Are we becoming slaves to a system without realizing it? Or have we become immune to the system and now factor it into our decision making criteria?
The CIO insights?
I love my red wine and some good food to go with it; I have enjoyed many evenings out with friends and family. Occasionally vendors seek relaxed meetings "outside of workplace"; I know many have been careful to take a few colleagues along for comfort and keep the meeting a strict business one. It keeps the discussions easier and the environment lighter with no obligations being created on either side. A few CIOs also pick up the tab rather than leave even an iota of doubt. I would assume that each vendor would have classified data on what works and what does not for every tagged CIO.
The play now is universal; every vendor uses some leverage or other to go beyond the normal decision making cycle. Direct or indirect, these influences are here to stay as long as there are multiple vendors offering similar solutions or products. Wine and dine is part of corporate culture, the CIO and for that matter other CXOs have to work the fine line between undue influence and socially acceptable behavior keeping their personal and corporate values above everything else.
OMG = Outsource, Manage, Groan
My CIO friend was looking glum, really glum if you know what I mean; and he is not the type who normally gets harried by issues, always cheerful, and willing to help others. He goes around telling people about thinking positive and choosing your attitude. It was surprising to see this side of his demeanour. So I asked him about the root cause of his worries.
He has always been a proponent of outsourcing over his illustrious career spanning more than two decades, more like a trendsetter than a follower. In that he had worked with outsourcing companies large and small, local and global, structuring large deals that were acknowledged and appreciated by the companies he worked for as well as the vendors. When someone needed advice on managing tricky situations or contracts, he was the person they approached.
Building on an existing contract that did well, he had extended the scope of services and support for a longer tenure. Considering that the outsourcing vendor had been working with him for a long time it was seen as a natural and logical extension. There was merit and value in the deal for both sides. It was like a no-brainer deal. Going into execution he did not foresee any challenges barring the initial teething troubles when any new service is commissioned.
A disruptive extension?
The slip between the lip and the proverbial cup or intent to execution started going awry very quickly. Process review and tool deployment planned, the timelines slid with consistency that was expected of improvements. Existing services that had been working well for many years also started deteriorating. Monthly review meetings attended by increasing levels of management made the right noises but delivery failed to align to commitments. Whatever happened to ITIL led SLA and global best practice?
I was surprised to hear of his misery considering that the relationship with the vendor preceded his arrival into the company and that successful outsourcing was child play for my CIO friend. Large deals have a way of coming to life on their own; they do not always follow a predictable pattern, instead they find their own lowest common denominator in which they settle down before improvements begin. He acknowledged this hypothesis and queried how should he respond to adverse business impact or disruptions to critical business processes?
This was discussed in the review meetings and the team said they were committed to making amends. Reality being different, he was exasperated with selective and partial information sharing. It is not the way relationships are built and sustained. What causes this gap? I do not believe for a moment that there is mal intent present; but how to bring the train back on track? Was it about transition from courtship to marriage predicament where partners take the relationship for granted? The nuptial agreement spelt out everything, but … Not wanting to proffer advice to the wise, I sought his game plan.
Forget the SLA, the contract, that can come back later; it is people who make things happen. For the situation to change, the people have to be brought back to the table with a rigour to the review that sticks accountability to senior leaders and individuals. Review and monitor everyone by the day on the plan and change people if they are unable to run with the required speed. Keep the pressure up until they deliver or want out of the relationship. It is critical and important to keep the end objective in mind, and that is linked to business expectations and improvements.
I wished him luck and promised to connect back in a few weeks again.
The hyper-connected executive
We live in a world of information overload, information thrust at us across all media: print, hoardings, building facades, transport buses, taxies, email, SMS, chat, social media, and now multiple mobile devices that wake up and stay with us until we go back to sleep. In bed, while traveling, at work, at home, with friends, in a meeting, relaxing by the beach, even while in the washroom, we are now connected, consuming, creating and contributing information to the ever growing heap.
Disruptive changes?
Information overload was a term I heard long time ago when dial-up internet connectivity was just beginning to get into our homes. Suddenly the world of information opened up; over the years the quantum of information just continued to grow exponentially while technology folks created new terms to encompass the new paradigm. KB to MB took longer than MB to GB did and GB to TB to PB happened in a jiffy. Suddenly it appeared to be more than we wanted. Nostalgically, we did enjoy occasional moments of privacy with sparse cellular coverage, unaffordable handsets and obscenely high tariffs.
So when along with a few CIOs I met a learned senior consultant talking about the disruptive nature of technology innovations, it provoked an interesting debate. He outlined his theory on hyper connected information overload that every executive faces today. He postulated a world of hyper mobility where devices connected or disconnected from people receive information on the go. People consume this information and take decisions that influence business and personal outcomes. Everyone agreed and sought to look at the future. The wise man smiled and refrained from making any predictions.
Smarter devices
The phenomenon today is driven by multiple location-aware mobile devices all connected to an ecosystem of corporate data and applications and personal/business social media interlaced with multiple apps. Thus corporate decisions are no longer only dependent on transactional or analysed data within the enterprise. This trend is increasing exponentially with buzz around Big Data which encompasses all the data. It however does not factor in the speed at which information is disseminated to the consumer of information. Are we burning the wires, read wireless, faster than we can process it?
I do carry three devices (almost) everywhere with me; my laptop, my tablet and my smartphone. Across these almost all the information I need on the go is synchronized over the air. They are interchangeable and yet serve different purposes. From one line responses on the phone to approvals, dashboards and longer responses on the tablet, the laptop is still the device for writing posts like this and doing a lot of figure work with formulas or creating presentations. I know many would jump up and say all this is doable on the tablet; I personally find it easier on the laptop.
A new paradigm
With divergence being the new convergence, it is certain that we will continue to waddle between screens; a recent study talked about multi-taskers using two or three screens connected to the same desktop computer for enhanced productivity. Really productive? Velocity of information will continue to increase and our day will continue to shrink. We are doing more everyday thanks to technology. Our world is more productive, our companies more profitable; as individuals we see ourselves evolving faster, achieving goals quicker than we did even a decade ago. Will we ever stop? I don't know.
What will be the next disruption in this space? A connected device to keep us busy while we sleep?
Fragile relationships
Over the years CIOs and vendors have worked to forge relationships that go beyond transactional and contractual obligations. This decade-long trend has strengthened some bonds in such a way that irrespective of the companies that the CIO or the vendor representative worked for, they continued to do business over the years. I have heard the adage many times, people do business with people.
CIOs in new assignments replace vendors with their preferred partners from the past based on comfort and the proposition that they know the people within the company; they are comfortable with the management hierarchy and the finer nuances of the organization's way of working. However, such changes are occasionally disruptive to the enterprise as well as the incumbent vendors who may have enjoyed good relationships and business with the earlier CIO.
A lesson in humility
An interesting situation happened when the sales head of a large hardware vendor moved to the larger competitor; the customer used the solution of the earlier vendor and the CIO was planning an upgrade or replacement. The sales head had to come back to the CIO to work in her new avatar to sell the competing solution. Earlier as a customer of the smaller company, she had advised him of the demerits of moving to the industry leader's solution. The predicament switched over a weekend close to signing the deal created some amusing but discomforting moments for both the CIO and the vendor.
While they enjoyed a great relationship, the CIO demonstrated maturity with fair evaluation and technology taking precedence in the decision making criteria. In the end, the CIO did buy the competing product but with a clear message that the decision was fait accompli before the movement of the sales head. It was a lesson in humility for her being a large order from a marquee customer for which she could claim no credit.
In another case I found that business to business connect was stronger, surviving the changes in relationship managers over the years. The foundation was built on long standing relationship though the delivery was of acceptable quality. This relationship sustained itself with the sales team only facilitating renewal of contract and extension of service.
Lasting relationships?
Why do some relationships survive beyond people or organizations? What makes some shift while others stick to the tried and tested? Does one have merits over the other? What happens when the sales team starts taking the business for granted? How does the CIO break the chains of inertia or comfort keeping the business interests over individual comfort?
I believe that relationships are fragile; they sustain themselves in a symbiotic way when the end result is win-win. When the CIO is in a position of compromise, survival instincts will drive the path ahead. This may result in breakdown of existing relationships. Vendors need to keep a watch in such signs before they reach a break-point; go beyond transactions to engagement. The CIO on his/ her part should constantly engage in an open dialogue with service partners to provide feedback and discuss challenges and opportunities. It is almost like managing internal teams.
Status quo is not an option.
Business driving IT driving business
Everyone agrees that business priorities define the IT agenda for any enterprise; the starting point is the organization business strategy, in the creation of which the CIO participates and then gets down to formulating the IT strategy that is aligned to the business objectives. It is also well understood that there are no IT projects but only business projects enabled by IT. There is no disagreement to the fact that if there is business ownership and buy-in, initiatives have better success rates when compared to projects owned and led by IT. Companies working in this framework claim higher business IT alignment or BITA.
New challenges
In the current context with disruptions and changing business paradigms driven by technology, social media, mobility, every day brings new challenges and opportunities for every CXO. All of these link back to IT in some way and the responsibility rests on the CIO to help unravel the quagmire. Referentially there are many instances of wins though they do not provide the same results when replicated by others. So where is the gap?
A recent survey on the balanced scorecard of the enterprise cascaded to CXOs revealed that in mature organizations it was difficult to differentiate between the CMO, CFO and the CIO scorecard. They appeared to mirror each other with the collective agenda being customer acquisition and retention, growth, and profitability. There was appreciation of core competency but there were no silos. Everyone had to work together to create success.
What's the right recipe for success?
Then is the hypothesis on alignment above still relevant? Why some of the innovation does not work with copy and paste? What makes some organizations successful and some challenged? In the past some of the scenarios were termed cultural or political and brushed aside; sustained success is a function of how the management team works together to support each other. When any of the functions is perceived to be first amongst equals or of lesser pedigree, then the effort required for success multiplies.
CIOs leading from the front can drive new business opportunities and models. In the case of FMCG industry, the solutions transformed the way orders were logged into the system from the field; the pharmaceutical industry gained prescriptions using planning, targeting, and reporting by the medical representatives on the field; retail and airlines improved customer service with queue busting. These are just a few examples of innovation driven by IT. I do not in any way take away the credit from others–without their collaboration this would not have worked.
I believe that the era of alignment is passé; many CIOs have already moved beyond focusing on alignment to creating new business opportunities. It is not about how IT can solve a problem but about the next leadership step driven by IT and business adapting to the new paradigm. Business no longer drives IT alone; IT has broken free of the age old postulate and is now also leading business direction. BITA and ITBA are two sides of the same coin. It does not matter which side you look at, the value remains the same.
Agile development, long deployment
Exchanging notes with some old friends, reminiscences of long drawn ERP or similar projects and some quick wins took us on a rollercoaster ride. Everyone had been through a couple of implementations that stretched patience and planned deployment timelines that now seem unreasonable. In those days a five-year multi-geography deployment was acceptable; after all, the first implementation had to stabilize and learning imbibed before taking the next steps. Baby steps before running, you know!
The long and the short of IT
I remember my first ERP implementation almost two decades back that lasted almost a year; that company was the size of today's small-medium enterprise. But in those days, business agility was measured in years and not in quarters or months, or for that matter, weeks. A decade later I was involved in a global deployment of a large back office system; we were at the tail of the global project spread over five years. Since the business impact was considered nominal, no one saw any issues with the five-year cycle.
A debate then ensued attempting to answer the question that in the current uncertain world how long is long indeed and untenable? In the age of SCRUM and hyper time sensitivity towards every change in business process or new business idea, what is an acceptable implementation plan for a project that spans multiple countries? How long should it take to replace an ERP system or a financial accounting system across, say, 50 locations, each with some variances or country-specific regulations or statutory reporting? No easy answers here, I have not come across a less than three-year plan for such deployments.
It is an acknowledged fact of IT implementations that they bring about change; when we look at large scale projects, the change is always disruptive (the level of disruption varies from positive to extreme negative). The subject matter experts from the business end up with pressure of maintaining existing operations while dividing their time to project led improvements. Setting expectations and constant communication that is the hallmark of large projects rarely finds its way into the smaller innovation projects. But can this be sustained over three to five years?
What about systems that are created with urgency portrayed by the business but languish in their use? Many times IT organizations work under undue pressure to create solutions deemed critical towards continued success or to react to competition, but they end up as 'shelfware'. Unanimous in their reality this thread triggered reactions on or lack of sign-offs. Can the CIO in such cases cite past instances and refuse to toe the line? Probably not, the backlash of such behavior would be extremely negative to IT.
The fear factor?
When cloud-based solutions deploy new releases, some offer customers options to use earlier versions for a short while. Not so in the case of consumer apps; when a change occurs, everyone is impacted and learns to live with the new. Why is it that we are willing to accept the change in our personal space but abhor it in the corporate environment? Is it because that the stakes are higher or the risk averse nature of the corporate world?
I believe the answer is in our ability to switch off and move to another in the personal space, which is not even a dream in the enterprise. If the production planning or financial accounting were to face issues post an implementation or change / upgrade, our ability is limited to rollback and not to explore new options at that time. But I am hoping there will be a day when what applies to our personal needs will also be good for the enterprise. Then the CIO will have to work harder to stay in the same place.
The story teller
Last week I was at a CIO conference with 80 odd CIOs representing junior and senior CIOs across verticals. Amongst other sessions, fun and networking, some vendor sales pitches, the big draw was a small contest run by the organizers titled, "My success story". It was more than elevator pitch but less than a full presentation with each CIO allotted six minutes to talk about their learning on value creation, innovation, strategy, transformation, BITA, leadership lessons, or anything else.
The breadth of options provided enough latitude to the participants to choose anything they would like to talk about, the idea being that success has no one formula but everyone achieves success in their own way. The participants had to send in their briefs in advance with a panel for shortlisting six CIOs. Given the average work experience being over 20 years, the audience anticipation level was quite high. Selection of winners was based on an audience vote.
Success stories?
The second (I will come back to the first) one got off the ground talking about leadership and teamwork stressing on the qualities the CIO needs to imbibe. He acknowledged team contribution but stressed that the CIO makes the difference. The key message a good team with a bad leader will fail where a bad team with a good leader has a better chance of success. Ahem. A credible start with a weak finish sans examples did not get him many votes.
The next set of CIOs took a different approach. They struggled to create the magic moment and talk about their winning formula; everyone knew that all the speakers had achieved reasonable success in their long and illustrious careers. So where was the disconnect? These CIO leaders presented specific project success stories, a point technology solution in the recent or distant past that they were proud of.
Few were almost like a vendor sponsored case studies. Slide after slide talked about technology and benefits accrued from the projects. Can the implementation of unified communication, or video surveillance, or for that matter, business process management, even if it contributed to savings or productivity enhancements, be classified as 'great success'? The stories faltered to bring out leadership aspects of the individuals and portrayed them as good IT CIOs falling short of the benchmark business CIO. They failed to capitalize on the opportunity.
The first speaker
So let me come back to the first speaker with no slides or presentation; the CIO spoke with a conviction that had the audience in attention. He spoke about a journey through the years graduating from IT Manager a long time back to the title of the CIO. He discussed many milestones crafted with the help of the teams, not just IT teams, but business and vendors too. He provoked the audience with questions. The extract below based on my notes from his speech is given below.
Over the years I decided to let go, the team was given responsibilities that helped them grow; in their initial years they needed handholding, or feedback, or just a bouncing board to help them understand how they were doing. Not all initiatives succeeded, the team took the learning and shared across to fail faster. This approach has seeded many leaders who are today successful CIOs in many companies across the globe. I can count more than a dozen such team mates who worked with me who have been able to also pass this learning within their own teams thereby multiplying the talent pool.
Success is always a result of teamwork; the leader needs to give the team freedom to take decisions. When they succeed credit goes to them, when they do not, the leader takes the responsibility for lack of success. Such teams rarely need to be reminded of what matters, they rarely let the leader down. My legacy today lives with most of such team members who are shining bright.
No guesses for who won the contest. Maybe everyone is doing this; however, we need to be better story tellers.


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Happy First Day of School to those who go back this week! We hope you had a delicious breakfast to start your day! There are many different ways to create a yummy meal for you or your child. Here are two easy meal preps we thought of if you are in a rush to prepare a complete dish.
Main Food: Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich
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Fruit: Raspberry
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Side: Fresh Sliced Apples
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Earlier, I briefly addressed the importance of moisture and humidity issues in a home on the Why Moisture Control.page. Since this is such an important issue for both structure health and for the health of the those living in the home, it seemed appropriate to expand on the subject. There is a lot of information available from a variety of sources, a lot of it is very technical and difficult to understand. What I will attempt to do is to filter this data into something a little easier to understand and hopefully more useful.
Relative Humidity
Humidity is usually designated in percentage of relative humidity. The percentage is in relation to, or relative to, the total amount of moisture air can hold. 100% relative humidity, or 100% RH, means that the air is holding absolutely as much moisture as it can hold, it is completely saturated.Humidity is also relative to the temperature of the air. Hot air can hold a lot of moisture, where as cold air can hold very little. The measuring of these differences is called "psychrometrics". I have included a simplified psychrometrics chart that shows the relationship of moisture content and temperature, and the resulting percentage of relative humidity. (This chart is simplified because other factors such as air pressure and elevation have a limited effect on the calculations).
The vertical lines designate the temperature. This chart shows temperatures from 20° F to 100° F. The horizontal lines designate the actual moisture content of the air. The curved lines show percentage of relative humidity, % RH. With this chart, we can predict how air will respond to changes.
For example, let's say that the indoor air temperature of our home is 70° F with 40% RH. We find the 70° F vertical line and follow it up until it intersects with the 40% RH curved line. The second chart shows this with the red line.
From the point of intersection, follow the horizontal line until it intersects with the 100% RH curved line. Going vertical back down to the temperature scale, we find that the temperature is 44° F. This is a significant temperature. If we cool the 70° F air with 40% RH to 44° F, the relative humidity will reach 100%. This is call the "Dew Point". Dew point is the temperature where air can hold no more moisture. It is also the temperature where condensation happens. We can now predict what out 70° F/40 RH air will do if it comes in contact with a 44° F, or colder surface. Condense! To prevent condensation we need to either prevent the air from coming in contact with a surface at or below the dew point, or lower the relative humidity. First we need to determine what relative humidity we want our indoor air to be.
Indoor Humidity and Air Quality
There are a number of different factors that can have an adverse effect on indoor air quality. Carbon monoxide, high carbon dioxide levels, low oxygen levels, chemical fumes, VOCs, etc. all can have a negative effect on indoor air quality. Not to be ignored is humidity. Air that is too dry creates some problems, and so does air that is too humid. A number of studies have identified that the optimal humidity range for indoor air is between 40% RH and 60% RH.
Depending on climate and other considerations, we may not be able to stay in that range all the time, but the more time we can keep inside this target zone, the better indoor air quality we will have.
Indoor Humidity and The Structure
As has already been mentioned, to prevent condensation we need to either lower the relative humidity of the air, or prevent the air from coming into contact with a surface at or below the dew point. If we are trying to maintain our indoor relative humidity at a minimum 40% RH for as much of the time as we can in a cold climate, we need to be extra vigilant in plugging and sealing holes from the inside of the house into the structure. Earlier I wrote about the risks of "Flash and Batt" in the article Flash and Batt - Risky in Cold Climates. This is the reason why! The air seal is in the wrong place. The air seal needs to be at the point of air access. The air needs to be stopped before it can get into the walls.
Moisture in the exterior walls and other places in the structure can have a lot of negative effects. First, if we have enough leaks, it may be difficult to maintain our indoor humidity without adding a humidifier. This adds to the operation cost. Next, moisture in a cool dark place makes it an ideal breeding ground for mold and mildew. Remember, if air can leak from the inside into the structure, it can leak back inside too, carrying with it the smells and spores of what is growing in the walls. Third, wood that is damp is more given to deterioration and decomposition. Wet wood is also a favorite of termites and carpenter ants. Fourth, wood that is damp has a higher relative humidity. Wood with a higher relative humidity expands and swells. This can create a lot of possibilities. Let's say that we have foam sprayed between the studs of a wall cavity. As the seasons change, the studs repeatedly expand and contract, pushing against the foam and then retreating. What will happen over time? There is a definite possibility that the foam will start to separate from the studs creating cracks that allow more moisture in to the cracks, moisture that can do more damage. How much better to prevent the moisture from getting into the structure in the first place!Maintaining our indoor relative humidity at a constant level also has benefits to the structure. Materials like wood and drywall expand and contract less. The result? Wooden doors that work consistently without binding because they are not damp and drywall that is less likely to crack.
Best Practice – Controlling Humidity
So, how does one build a house to properly manage indoor air quality and moisture? It comes down to two basic principles. First, make the structure as air tight as possible, putting the air tight barrier at the right place. In cold climates, this means sealing as close to the inside of the walls and structure as possible. Second, mechanically control your indoor humidity. In the summer, air conditioning usually will take care of this. In the winter, a ventilation system, such as a heat recovery ventilation system, or even a central exhaust system, controlled by a humidity sensor with make-up air will do just fine.
At NTC, we specialize in helping you have a home that is not only energy efficient and cost effective, but also in making sure that you end up with a healthy home. We can help your home to be healthy in structure, and we can help you to keep the people living in the structure healthy too. Call us and let us put our expertise and experience to work for you.


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Ingredient Spotlight: Edward and Sons Bouillon
Bouillon cubes are little gems of the cooking world. Similar to PeachDish, they provide phenomenal flavor conveniently packed and easy to use! We prefer Edward and Sons bouillon cubes, in particular, for adding a punch of flavor to our dishes. "The flavor to saltiness ratio is really high," says Chef Seth Freedman. "Most bouillon have very distinct dried spice and faux savory qualities to them. Edward and Sons has much more fresh, herbal flavors because of the natural ingredients that go into their cubes."
The Top 8 Ways to Use Bouillon:
1) One pot meals (We add cubes to the gravy in our Popovers with Lamb and Spring Pea Gravy!)
2) Pan sauce (The richer the better!)
3) Soups (May we suggest our Beef and Celery Soup with Apple Pistou?)
4) Instant broth (Going for a lighter version? All of Edward and Sons' cubes are vegetarian, and some are even low sodium.)
5) Stews and Ragouts (Check out our Cannellini Bean-Green Garlic Ragout over Blue Cheese-Black Pepper Polenta.)
6) Risottos (Give depth to barley in our Barley Spinach Risotto)
7) Adding flavor to your grits (as in our Monterey Jack Grits)
How do you prefer to use bouillon cubes in your cooking?


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RAF Henlow to close
Henlow Parish Council has learned, via news reports, of the planned closure of RAF Henlow by 2020. RAF Henlow has been an integral and important part of the Parish of Henlow for the last 100 years, and we are saddened and disappointed by this announcement.
The site hosts around 1,000 employees and is home to many service personnel, who form a significant and valued part of our community. The facilities the RAF kindly offer for use by residents, are greatly valued and will be sadly missed.
Henlow Parish Council has not yet been advised of any plans for the site so we are unable to comment further at this stage except to say that we will work hard with both the MOD and Central Bedfordshire Council to achieve the best possible outcome for the people of Henlow and the surrounding area.
The Parish Council will keep parishioners updated on discussions with parties as they occur.
Henlow Parish Council – 7th September 2016


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All mornings, bright birds show up at my window. Their jubilant canticles light up my room like sunbeams, displacing darkness back to its recondite corners. All the habitants of my dreams recluse themselves in the oniric reflection of my vivid reality.
My eyes adjust to the light, while my logic mind still battles to discern if my nightmares were just a product of my imagination. If people had truly visited me last night. If the events I witnessed were indeed an omen of the future. And if the fears embodied in beasts haunting me, were, in fact, real.


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Saturday, August 19, 2017
Lawn Fawn August Inspiration & Release Week: How You Bean? Candy Corn Add-On
Hello! I'm back again with another card for Lawn Fawn Inspiration week. Today I'm playing with the new How You Bean? Candy Corn Add-On set.
This set is designed to be use with the original How You Bean? set by adding the candy to the jar in that set, but I had the idea to use it a little differently and create a halloween candy corn wreath. I used the large wreath die to cut black cardstock and black glitter cardstock to create my wreath.
I used tiny candy corn from Costume Party set along with the candy corn from How You Bean? to decorate the wreath. I also added some purple gems on the yellow Knock on Wood background for a little more shine and color.
Check out the Lawn Fawn Blog for more projects with this set as well as mini set Pumpkin Spice!
Posted by Chari Moss at 1:00 AM
Labels: candy corn, halloween, inspiration week, knock on wood, large wreath, lawn fawn
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Very festive for Halloween! smiles
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I'm a true conundrum of millenial female ideologies. I'm feminist, but confused about my personal definition of feminism. I believe all women are beautiful, but I desperately crave posting a before and after insta of myself with hot ab lines and (small) perky behind, singing the praises of balance and wholeness in my pursuit of hotness. I believe all women should be able to chase the career and life they want, but I say judgmental things about women who choose to stay home, and women who choose to work.
Cue Dietland, an outrageous book exploring all of these thoughts and more, through the life and times of main character, Plum. We meet Plum while she is 300 pounds, friendless, hiding behind her job as an anonymous advice 'columnist' employed on a remote basis to a hot teenage girl magazine – while Plum is waiting for gastric bypass surgery, and waiting to become the woman she believes she should be and has been waiting for since she was 16.
The first half of the book I deeply empathised with Plum. I felt hard those judgmental looks, comments, thoughts and experiences that coloured Plum's everyday, and caused her to shut herself inside, physically and mentally. I felt Plum's desperation for the moment when she would finally become thin, and as a result, finally have the life she dreamed of. I hurt with Plum when she explored her time as a teenager going through the Baptist Program, a weightloss program promising miracles. I was Plum – as a girl, I have struggled with body image issues most of my life. While I have thankfully never developed any serious disorders or disrupted eating patterns, I churn through weight-loss program after program, scroll through miles of instagram photos with #fitspo and secretly eat blocks of chocolate in the car hoping no one will know. I catch myself thinking 'I'll be happier when I weigh 60kg' or 'when I can fit a size 8…'. I wish I had someone else's hair, or someone else's butt – someone else's eyes, skin colour, smile. And through the first half of the book, Plum wished desperately for all those things.
Things began to shift when Plum was taken on by a feminist collective who helped her accept who she is. To bring future Plum (the one where Plum had her surgery and was thin), and present Plum closer together. To love and accept the Plum she is, not wait around for the Plum who will never exist. And to recognise that the life she is living, she is living now. The leader of the collective is an anti-diet industry crusader, and the inheriter of the fortune coming from the Baptist Program, which was the beginning of the true issues for Plum. Through her character, the deeply manipulative nature of the diet / weight-loss industry is explored, it is a really confronting concept. That in the end, this industry that I let govern many parts of my life, including my self-esteem, is intentionally failing, and intentionally failing me, so it can feed off my insecurities and allow me to continue on a tragic cycle of failure and self-hatred.
Plum's time with the group coincides with her involvement with a violent feminist terrorist (too strong?) group, attacking men who perform despicable crimes on women. I found this part of the book – both the time with the collective, and the terrorist group, really confronting, and to be honest, unlikeable. But I think that is the point. The book is completely flipping the world as I know it upside down, and I'm forced to feel uncomfortable – to question what I believe is wrong and right, and to ask why. I find Plum to become downright hateful, but I was forced to ask myself if I felt that way because she had the audacity, in the book, to stand up for herself, to find confidence in herself, and reject those who forced their negative world view on to her?
I don't have the answers to those questions, but I devoured the book on a hungover Saturday morning, and I keep finding myself thinking about it. It wasn't a book I rave over, but it was a book that challenged me, and challenges me continuously. I would encourage you to pick up a copy if you've struggled with body image issues, body weight issues, with being the deliverer (consciously or unconsciously) of fat-shaming (I know I have), with what feminism is and should look like.
Have you read Dietland? I'd love to know what you think.


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The Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages will be a necessary addition to all academic linguistic collections and will be a useful resource for a range of readers with an interest in development studies, cultural heritage and international affairs. The concern for the fast-disappearing language stocks of the world has arisen particularly in the last decade, as a result of the impact of globalization. This encyclopedia appears as an answer to a felt need: to catalogue and describe those languages, making up the vast majority of the world's six thousand or more distinct tongues, which are in danger of disappearing within the next few decades. Endangerment is a complex issue, and the reasons why so many of the world's smaller, less empowered languages are not being passed on to future generations today are discussed in the encyclopedia's introduction. This is followed by regional sections, each authored by a notable specialist, combining to provide a comprehensive listing of languages which, by the criteria of endangerment set out in the introduction, are likely to disappear within the next few decades. These languages make up ninety per cent of the world's remaining language stocks.
The encyclopedia provides in a single resource: expert analysis of the current language policy situation in every multilingual country and on every continent, detailed descriptions of little-known languages from all over the world, and clear alphabetical entries, region by region, of all the world's languages currently thought to be in danger of extinction.


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The Sacramento State football team has matched its best start since 1992 but will now turn its attention to Big Sky Conference play as it hosts North Dakota on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Hornet Stadium. The game, which will be the first conference game for both teams, will kick off at 6:05 p.m.
There will be multiple ways to follow this week's game. Hornet fans can tune in to Classic 93.1 FM and KAHI 950 AM in the foothills to hear the radio call of Jason Ross, Steve McElroy and Danny Sullivan. Live audio streaming is also available via www.hornetsports.com and on the iHeart Radio application for mobile devices.
The game will not be televised but can be seen online via bigskytv.org. The broadcasts are free to watch but fans must create a username and password prior to the start of the game.
Not only will this be the conference opener for both teams, it will be the first Big Sky game played by North Dakota in school history. UND, along with Southern Utah, officially joined the conference in July. UC Davis and Southern Utah are also debuting as associate members in football. Sacramento State went 0-8 in its first Big Sky season (1996). The Hornets were victorious in their first conference game against Northern Colorado in 2006.
Both teams enter with a 2-1 overall record and are ranked among the top 20 in passing in the Football Championship Subdivision. Sacramento State is ranked 20th with 267.3 passing yards per game while UND is third at 337.0.
The Hornets most recently defeated Northern Colorado, 28-17, in a non-conference game. The team has also lost at New Mexico State and defeated Colorado — both of the FBS.
North Dakota began its season with a 66-0 win over Div. II South Dakota Mines. The team was also victorious over Portland State (non-league) before falling at San Diego State, 49-41, this past Saturday. UND has been led by wide receiver Greg Hardin who has averaged 145.0 yards and scored seven touchdowns through the first three games of the year.
Marshall Sperbeck is in his sixth season as the head coach at Sacramento State. During that span, Sperbeck has produced a 26-33 overall record. For a complete bio, please see page 2.
North Dakota is coached by Chris Mussman who is in his fifth season. Mussman has posted a 25-21 record during his tenure.
This will be the second meeting all-time between the two schools. North Dakota claimed the first game with a 31-0 win in Grand Forks, N.D. in 1979.
• Sacramento State will be looking to open the season 3-1 for just the first time since 1999.
• Hornet Director of Athletics Terry Wanless served in the same capacity at North Dakota from 1990-99. While at UND, the school won four NCAA championships.
• The Hornets are 3-13 in Big Sky openers but 4-4 when the game is at Hornet Stadium.
• Junior Osagie Odiase was named the Big Sky ROOT SPORTS Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. The honor was the first for Odiase during his career.
• Against Northern Colorado, the Santa Fe Springs, Calif., native had a career-high 11 tackles, including one for loss and also played a part in two of the team's four turnovers. His fumble recovery during the Bears' first drive immediately led to a 40-yard touchdown pass which gave team a 7-0 lead. Odiase also intercepted a pass in the third quarter at the Hornets' 3-yard line.
• A three-year starter, Odiase now has 104 career tackles with five interceptions. He is the only active player on the team with more than one career interception.
• Following the victory at Colorado, quarterback Garrett Safron was named the Big Sky Co-Offensive Player of the Week and kicker Edgar Castaneda shared the special teams award.
• Through three games, the Sacramento State tackle leaders look exactly as they did at the end of 2011. Linebacker Todd Davis took over the team lead after the NC game and now has 26 stops on the year. Safety Ryan McMahon ranks second with 24 total stops.
• The top three spots are nearly identical to a year ago with the exception of safety Robert Beale ranking third with 22 stops and linebacker Jeff Badger fourth with 21.
• Last season, Davis led the team with 96 total tackles en route to earning all-Big Sky honors. He has continued his consistency in 2012, with at least seven tackles in all three games.
• The junior is closing in to placing him name among the top 20 in career history. He currently has 143 stops which is 24 shy of 20th place.
• McMahon tallied 85 stops in 2011 — his first year at Sacramento State after transferring from USC. This year, he opened with five tackles at New Mexico State but has recorded 19 tackles over the last two games.
• McMahon also recorded his first collegiate interception against Northern Colorado as the senior sealed the game with an interception in the end zone with 2:45 to play.
• Badger ranked third a year ago with 85 total tackles. During 2012, he has had at least four tackles in each game. His career total of 148 is the most on the team as are his 14.5 career tackles-for-loss and 77 unassisted tackles.
• It had been over a year, 22 months to be exact, but Morris Norrise found his way back to the end zone. Norrise, who now has nine career touchdown receptions, ran a post pattern on the Hornets' first offensive play and scored a 40-yard touchdown.
• During an impressive freshman season, Norrise scored eight touchdowns, including seven during a five-game span. Last season, he led the team with 38 receptions and ranked second with 471 yards but did not score a touchdown.
• Norrise has been the most productive Hornet receiver in 2012, catching 18 passes for 254 yards. His average of 6.00 receptions per game places him tied for 35th in the FCS while his 84.67 yards per game are tied for 23rd.
• Junior Justin Weldon was summoned off the bench in the first half against Northern Colorado to take over the punting duties and responded by averaging 52.8 yards on four punts. Among Weldon's total was a 68-yarder in the fourth quarter which ranks as the fifth longest in school history and the farthest since Steve Thorns' 71-yarder in 1997.
• Weldon, who transferred from Fresno City JC, also placed two of his four punts inside the 20-yard line.
• The Hornet offensive line continued to do a great job keeping pressure off quarterback Garrett Safron, as Northern Colorado was unable to record a sack. Through three games this year, the team has allowed just three sacks which is tied for 20th best in the FCS.
• The only true sack surrendered by the line came in the early going at Colorado. The other two were charged to the team despite the fact that Safron was not tackled.
• The first came at New Mexico State where the ball fell out of Safron's hand while attempting a pass. The ball was recovered by the Aggies resulting in a sack and fumble.
• At Colorado, Safron was called for intentional grounding which is also credited as a sack.
• The Hornets have played just six offensive linemen all year. Vince Weaver (left guard), Devonte Martin (left tackle), Clay DePauw (center) and Tyler Worthley (right guard) have started both games. At right tackle, sophomore Lars Hanson started at NMSU and redshirt freshman Aleksandar Milanovic earned the start at Colorado.
• Its taken sophomore DeAndre Carter just three games to eclipse his numbers from a year ago where the San Jose, Calif., native caught 12 passes for 161 yards.
• This year, Carter ranks second on the team with 12 receptions and 179 but leads the Hornets with three touchdown receptions.
• Carter has had one TD in each game, making him the first Hornet to catch a touchdown pass in three straight games since Brandyn Reed did it in the final four games of 2009.
• There are only five other players in the FCS to catch a touchdown in each of their team's first three games in 2012. One of those players is North Dakota's Greg Hardin who has seven TDs.
• Carter has also been the team's primary punt and kick returner. His average of 9.33 yards per punt return is tied for 23rd in the FCS and places him 11th among players without a return TD and at least five attempts.
• Like Carter, Garrett Safron has also doubled his statistical output from a year ago. Safron played in five games, starting three, as a redshirt freshman where he was 24-of-57 for 394 yards and three touchdowns.
• This year, the Santa Monica, Calif., native has already passed for 802 yards, going 64-of-102 with six touchdowns.
• Safron has thrown two touchdowns in each of the first three games becoming the first Hornet QB to achieve that feat since Jason Smith in 2008.
• Safron opened the year with back-to-back 300-yard games, including a career high 312 in the win at Colorado. That performance allowed him to earn co-Big Sky Offensive Player of the Week honors.
• Sacramento State is 2-1 without a victory over a non-Div. I team for the first time since 2001.
• Saturday's game marked just the second win for the Hornets in 12 games under Sperbeck in which the opponents scored a defensive or special teams touchdown.
• Sacramento State has won the coin toss in all three games this year.
• The Colorado game was second Hornet victory when trailing entering the fourth quarter under Sperbeck.
• The Hornet Club Football Luncheons will return on Monday, Sept. 10, at Buca di Beppo on Howe and Hurley. The luncheons will feature head coach Marshall Sperbeck as well as a student-athlete and will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• The luncheons will take place each Monday throughout the season with the exception of Sept. 17 which is the date of the Bob Mattos Memorial Golf Tournament.
• For $10 patrons will receive salad, entree, bread, desert and drink.


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Today's Program | Thursday, July 13, 2017
Today: Nate Watters, Keepsake Cidery (Morlan)
Next Week: Amelia Ousley, Northfield Composting, (W. Sivanich)
Birthdays: George Davis (7/1), Kari Nelson (7/12) and Jan Stevens (7/15)
Statement of Purpose: Northfield Rotary Club is dedicated to promoting peace and understanding through service and shared experience. We invite people from all corners of the community to join us as we partner with others to support youth, build sustainable infrastructure and preserve our planet.
Last Week:
The Northfield Rescue Squad is in need of a new heavy duty rescue truck.
Aramis Wells, captain and a 17-year veteran of the rescue squad, said it will cost somewhere north of $600,000. The Northfield VFW is taking the lead in the fundraising, but is canvassing the community for support. The campaign began this year; they hope to order the truck in 2019 and have it in operation by 2020.
This will be the rescue squad's sixth vehicle since its inception 1959. The truck currently in service was purchased in 2000. Much has changed since then. The new truck will have numerous safety features, such as anti-lock breaks, rear camera for backing up and air bags. It will also accommodate newer and more effective extrication tools to deal with stronger automobile design.
The Northfield Rescue Squad is an all-volunteer group with 30 members who cover 144 square miles in and around Northfield. They responded to 229 calls last year, 85 were motor vehicle accidents.
If you are interested in donating, go online to NAFRS.org or contact Aramis at firstname.lastname@example.com. You can also support the campaign through Amazon Smile.
Mini Classification:
John Ehresmann began his dental practice in Northfield in 1982. He worked with Buck and Remes at 711 Division Street while his wife, Gretchen, practiced medicine across the street. They raised two children here. John retired in 2011 and, for the past seven years, he has volunteered on natural disaster teams for the American Red Cross.
New Banner: President Wakely unfurled the new Rotary International banner. It reads: "Rotary Makes A Difference," a slogan endorsed by our new Rotary International president, Ian Riseley of Austrialia.
Fond Farewell: Last week, Wanzita, Daniel and Eric all reported on their East Coast Rotary trip. New York City, Boston's Freedom Trail and a roller coaster ride with Eric were some of the highlights. The three returned home last weekend. Nico and Mateo returned home last month.
Guests: Marty Anderson (Alan Anderson), Penny Hillemann (Kaczmarek), Kelly Chang (Hoschouer)
Scholarship Enhancement: Wendy Sivanich
— Jan Stevens invited all to enjoy this year's abbreviated Vintage Band Festival Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Bridge Square. Great music; great time.
— Larry Fowler announced that a sculpture, "Between Earth and Sky," created and donated by Mac Gimse, retired St. Olaf College Art professor, is being installed near the Dundas bike trail head. It's 32-feet tall and made of stainless steel. There will be a formal dedication in early September.
— If anyone would like to be a new member mentor, please see Barry Carlson. Being a mentor simply means that you would be willing to check-in or meet with a new member from time to time to answer their questions about the club. It's a good way to get to know new people.
Our 2017-18 outbound students are:
Madison Asp — Finland
Joan Erickson — Argentina
Annika Fisher— South Africa
Bergen Hoff — Czech Republic/Slovakia
Emma Iverson — Spain
Alex Kovach — Japan
Joseph Kreis — Italy
Benjamin (Ben) Mohlke — Brazil
Piper Nelson — Germany
Jenna Olien — South Korea
Jack Overstreet — Brazil
Gregory Pelletier — Argentina
Espen Richardson — Norway
Elizabeth (Betsy) Schuerman — Denmark
Allison (Al) Weise — Thailand
Coming Up
Wednesday, July 26 — Mayor Rhonda Pownell, Northfield's Strategic Plan (5:15 p.m. at Imminent Brewing)
August 3 — Scott Wopata, Director of The Key, Classification (Covey)
August 10 — Katie Arnold, Rice County Dispute Resolution Program (Morlan)
August 17 — Vicki Dilley, District Grant — Bunk Beds in Tanzania


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Okay, either I misread the previous posting at the website of Sergio's World Beers, or it was unclear, or both, so here's the latest on the wind-down of the original location in Shelbyville and the wind-up of the new one on Story Ave. in Louisville. The following is copied verbatim.
Louisville Location Details and FAQs
Wednesday, 08 July 2009 21:48
This article should answer some of your questions about the Louisville Location LL.
FAQ #1: Sorry, but we do not have a scheduled "opening" yet for the LL. Stay tuned for more details regarding the grand opening, open house and other events.
FAQ #2: There is no phone number for the LL. Shelbyville Location currently has no phone service either.
FAQ #3: We (the team) mainly works during the morning and afternoon hours at the LL with the migration and preparing everything.
FAQ #4: The address of the LL is 1605 Story Avenue – Louisville, KY 40206-1739.
UPDATES: Please subscribe to the VIP Email Club for the latest updates and check back to our website often. Follow us on Twitter @SergiosBeers.
Also, please allow us a few days to catch up on all the emails. Sorry for the delay!
You can read other articles about the move:
Updates to Business Hours - 7-8-2009
Everything is Leaving - 7-8-2009 pictures included
Update - 7-8-2009
Louisville Location - 6-30-2009
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Latest on Sergio's: No scheduled opening (yet) for the Louisville location.
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