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Why Almedalen Week isn't just for insiders
This week's Almedalen Festival is often written off as a champagne-fuelled political bubble. But for Bangladeshi campaigner Tawhid Amanullah, it allowed him to get through to people who matter. The article made by Sverige Radio. The link is here below
WPHA at Almedalsveckan 2017
WPHA will be present at Almedalen and our aim will be to reach out to the politicians, media, policy makers and people of important influence in/on the Swedish economy. All of Sweden's focus will be shifted towards the small Island of Gotland, giving us the best opportunity to discuss the issues directly with the key people who have the ability to change the laws or at least affect the outcome of the upcoming suggested law changes. This makes our short presence in Gotland important for our long term stay in Sweden.
If you can, please do join us. More details will be shared soon.
Join us at Sergels torg by 4:45 today (4 July, 2017)
As we (WPHA) are one of the participant of Almedalsveckan 2017. Swedish Radio will record our interview today (4th July) 17:00, at Sergels torg . So we are requesting u all ,those who are able to join with us , please come at Sergels torg by 4:45 today. After that another group of WPHA members will start journey for Almedalsveckan. Our official participation dates are 5th July and 6th July at Almedalsveckan. Our Booth number is 232.
The video is made by Sofia Tetradze
June 18th, Work Permit Holders Association organized another peaceful protest, which aimed at attracting both media and public attention, and tried to get in touch with Swedsih Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, who was holding a speech at Järva Week political forum 2017. WPHA calls on suspending deportations until new labour bill suggested by the Swedish government comes into power.
This is a demonstration made by immigrant workers in Sweden, who are currently receiving deportation orders from the Swedish immigration authorities (Migrationsverket).
Currently, although all parties agree that the deportations are inappropriate and unjust, there's not much political action done other than basic right-wing vs. left-wing rhetorics.
Very special thanks to:
Journalist: Sofia Tetradze
Camera: Alexander Gabelia
Struggle of the work-permit holders in Sweden, who are being deported due to employers' small faults.

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Consumer Empowerment
A Continued Commitment to Lead Safety Awareness
November 16, 2015
Thinking back on this year's observation of National Lead Prevention Week, I'm proud of our continuing work to educate consumers and contractors about the dangers of lead paint. We joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's "Look for the Logo" campaign during the annual lead safety awareness focus, which occurs every year during the last... Read More
Disrupting the Home Services Industry Yet Again
November 06, 2015
What would it take for you to press the button on an online home-project offer? If you're like most folks*, you want to know you're paying a fair price and that the company you hire will make any problems right or return your money. If you wish it was that easy to buy home services online, you're in luck. There's a revolution happening in how... Read More
5 Things to Do Before You Hire a Contractor
August 06, 2015
We're still in home remodeling's high season, and this year's summertime project activity looks likely to exceed last year's. It's common that Angie's List member requests for information on remodeling contractors dramatically increase over the summer months. But when we surveyed service providers late last year, asking how they thought 2015 would... Read More
Consumers Should Practice Reasonable Readiness
July 21, 2015
A colleague traveling overseas recently had her purse stolen. Gone were her passport, credit cards and 63 euros. She will admit to initial panic but mostly regretted precautions not taken, such as photocopying the passport or wearing a hidden travel wallet. Lucky for her, the situation quickly morphed from emergency to hassle after she cancelled... Read More
Consumers Deserve Free Speech Protection
July 07, 2015
I've said it before and I'll repeat as often as necessary: I oppose any effort to stifle consumers' right to freely discuss their honest experiences with providers of home, health and other services. That's why I support the concept behind two federal bills, both currently assigned to congressional committees. As yet, they haven't gotten much... Read More


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On the Trails with the La Ronge Ski Club (January 15, 2012)
Great trail conditions and skiing weather have ushered in the New Year, and the swishing of happy skiers on the trails hasn't stopped. With the exception of a freak rain storm, the weather has given us little excuse not to get out and get working on those New Year's fitness resolutions. Cross-country skiing provides a total body, calorie burning workout that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and fitness levels, so why not join us on the trails this year.
On Wednesday, January 4th, almost forty skiers from Atoms to adults got a good start on the New Year with an evening ski on the well-lit Nut Point trails. Andrew Urton of SkiFitNorth provided La Ronge Race Team members with some great pointers on classic technique, while the Jackrabbits were put through their paces by Sid Robinson and Jody Laliberte. The ski club meets every Wednesday evening, from 6:30 to 8:30, at Nut Point and welcomes newcomers of any age to join us for a ski under the lights. The trails at Nut Point are well maintained and are open to all throughout the ski season.
The Jackrabbits were out in full force at the Don Allen Ski Trails at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 7th and 14th. Healthy skiing, hot chocolate, games, and the chicken dance were enjoyed by all who attended. Children from four to fifteen are welcome to join the Jackrabbits, so if you know someone who is just jumping to join, contact David Sampson at 425-2940. If you don't have skis, your local community school may have equipment you can borrow. Gordon Denny Community School is offering a Learn to Ski program for students and their families on Thursday nights.
On Sunday, January 8th, Ski Team members were back on skate skis, honing their skills on the trails at Don Allen. After a time of instruction, it was time to test skier's metal in a Free Technique Race. The following skiers finished first in their class: Alexus Halland (Atom 1km); Taylor Harrington (PeeWee Girls 2km); Cheyanne Broussie (PeeWee Girls 3km); Zac Halland (PeeWee Boys 3km); Michio Green (PeeWee Boys 5km); Madison Abbott-Halland (Midget Girls 3km); Kaila Larson (Junior Girls 5km); Dylan Stryde (Juvenile Boys 10km); Evan Stryde (Junior Boys 10km); and Donald Erikson (10km).
Be sure to cheer our kids on at the School Championships, hosted at Don Allen Trails on Friday, February 10th. On February 18th and 19th, Ski Team members will be competing at the Sask-Man Cup in Flin Flon, and on February 25th and 26th, will ski against the best in the province at the Saskatchewan Provincials to be held at Sturgeon River. If you are looking to test your metal against the trails, be sure to sign up for the Saskaloppet. With distance categories to suit skiers of all ages, this is the best loppet in the province!
If you would like to become a member of the La Ronge Ski Club, or would like more information about events, activities, or club membership, check out our website at http://www.skilaronge.ca or find us on Facebook under La Ronge Nordic Ski Club.
On the Trails with the La Ronge Ski Club (January 2, 2012)On the evening on Dec. 22, a panorama of stars and a blanket of fresh snow greeted some 30 skiers as they enjoyed almost perfect conditions for our annual Solstice Ski to the Summit at Don Allen Trails. In less than an hour, most participants had completed their leisurely ski and were back at the main lodge, enjoying the crackle of a warm fire, a mug of hot chocolate, and the company of fellow skiers. The Solstice Ski is an open event for all ages and abilities annually hosted by the La Ronge Ski Club, so if you missed it this year, be sure to mark it on your calendar for next year!
Cross Country ski trails in the La Ronge area are in great shape this year and the relatively mild temperatures mean that conditions have been almost perfect! With many trails in the south experiencing less than favourable conditions, there has never been a better time to get out and enjoy some of the best trails in Saskatchewan, right here in our own backyard.
Lac la Ronge Provincial Park, in co-operation with the La Ronge Ski Club, maintains over 50 km of groomed cross country ski trails. The Nut Point Campground has 5 km of lit trails, while the Don Allen Trails, 20 km north of La Ronge, have 17 km of trails and a variety of terrain. For current trail conditions, call the La Ronge Park office at 425-4234.
If you, or your family, are interested in cross country skiing, there are programs available for all ages. The Jackrabbit program (David Sampson, 425-2940) provides instruction for children aged 12 and under. Adult ski lessons (Sid Robinson, 425- 2502) are also available for those new to cross country or those with dusty skis. For families without skis, local community schools often make skis available to students and their families.
If you would like to become a member of the La Ronge Ski Club, or would like more information about events, activities, or club membership, check out our website at http://www.skilaronge.ca or find us on Facebook under La Ronge Nordic Ski Club.On the Trails with the La Ronge Ski Club (December 2, 2011)On the Trails with the La Ronge Ski Club (March 17, 2008)
Despite the cold winter, it has been a busy season for the La Ronge Ski Club. Our Club hosted its annual Ski Show & Swap on November 2, a Sask Cup race on December 15, the Western Canadian Championships from February 21 to February 24, and then the Don Allen Saskaloppet on March 1.
The Western Canadian Championships were a real highlight of our season. Three years of planning and hard work by Club volunteers allowed well over 100 of the top skiers from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, BC and the Yukon to compete during three days of racing. The event's Technical Delegate, Alan White of Ontario, and visiting skiers were all impressed with the Don Allen Trails and our stadium area. Warm weather arrived just in time to give skiers optimum race temps, and all races ran smoothly. Event Chair Scott Boyes and his army of volunteers were pleased with how things went.
This year's 25th anniversary Don Allen Saskaloppet also had good weather with the temperature climbing up to – 7 degrees C. in the afternoon. Best of all, when loppeteers were heading home across Lac la Ronge, they had a good tail wind at their backs. But that tail wind was blowing in a change of weather. By the time the Saskaloppet banquet was wrapping up at the La Ronge Hotel & Suites on Saturday night, it was snowing heavily outside. By morning, we had blizzard-like conditions on the lake. Mother Nature had been kind to us the day before!
Both the Western Canadian Championships and the Don Allen Saskaloppet benefited greatly from our new Club website at http://www.skilaronge.ca which became operational this year. The website promises to be an excellent way for our Club to advertise news and events. Our thanks go out to Adrien Hounjet of Gargamel Designs and our Club's Communications Rep, Rusty Gardiner, for their work on the website.
Since the Saskaloppet, there have been other ski happenings. Whit Pointon and Natasha Boyes of our Club have just returned from participating in the Cadet National Biathalon Championships held at Val Cartier, Quebec from March 11 to 14. Natasha won a bronze medal in in the Junior Female Relay, and a gold medal in the Junior Female Pursuit. Good shooting and good skiing, Natasha!
Our Club has three skiers—Keewetin Trottier, Sekwan Trottier and Ragnar Robinson—racing at the Cross Country Ski Nationals being held at Whistler Olympic Park in Callaghan Valley, BC from March 16 to 23. They will each compete in four events with Keeweetin in the Junior Men category and Sekwan and Ragnar both in the Juvenile category. They will be racing against the top racers in Canada on the very same trails that will be used in the 2010 Olympics. We expect Keewetin, Sekwan and Ragnar will all come back with stories about killer climbs and scary fast downhills.
Closer to home, our Club's Jackrabbits and the La Ronge Nordic Race Team had a combined wind-up at the Don Allen Trails on Sunday, March 16. The day was blustery, but over a dozen young Jackrabbits and a number of racers came out for the afternoon. Skiers divided up into three teams for a "number hunt" game that calls for both math skills and skiing ability. Jodi Laliberte's team came in first, Kelly Gale's team came in second, and Kelly Haydukewich's team came in third. After the game, everyone came into the chalet where a hot dog lunch and drinks were served. There were also draw prizes, and our Club's Jackrabbit Co-ordinator, Jennifer Mirasty, presented the Jackrabbits with badges to recognize the skill levels they have achieved this year.
Members of the La Ronge Nordic Race Team also received awards for their accomplishments this year. A total of 24 active team members earned points through the year for their participation in 11 team sprints, extra practices, 4 Sask Cup races, 3 Western Championship races, and the Don Allen Saskaloppet. The top 5 points winners were Dylan Stryde (94), Donald Erikson (86), Evan Stryde (85), Ragnar Robinson (82) and Brayden Gale (79). Other racers earning points included Kurry Cook, Haley Robinson, Natasha Boyes, Emma Smallwood, Sheridan Hamilton, Aaron McKenzie, Evan Roberts, Yves Anderson, Kaila Larson, Conrad Ulriksen, Gabrielle Anderson, Tristan Durocher, Brandon Elderkin, Sara Anderson, Whit Pointon, Derek Jacobsen, Ethan Gale, Taryn Hamilton, and Ewan Schuring.
Although the Jackrabitts and the La Ronge Nordic racers have had their wind-up, skiing is not over yet. Arnie Santos, in charge of the Saskatchewan Environment trail crew, advises that official trail grooming is over for the season. But the trails will be still in great shape for the Easter long weekend, and the very best ski weather is still to come. Hope to see you on the trails!
Sid Robinson
La Ronge Ski Club
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by Gregory Andrew, Fishery Program Manager
I recently presented a report to the Watershed Committee on the district's fisheries activities during 2012 and 2013. These activities include monitoring, habitat enhancement, and collaboration with the many agencies and organizations working on salmon restoration for Lagunitas Creek and other coastal watersheds.
Our monitoring is rigorous and we are now part of a state-wide effort for life-cycle monitoring, tracking salmon population trends in coastal streams throughout California. We conduct surveys during all the life stages of salmon while they are in Lagunitas Creek: juveniles (a.k.a. fry, young-of-the-year, parr or fingerlings); adult spawners; and smolts (the stage when they migrate to the ocean). There is positive news to report on the coho population in particular. At all three life stages, the coho in Lagunitas have shown an increase from the scary-low numbers of three and four years ago. The coho spawner run this past winter approached our long-term average of about 500 adults. This doesn't mean that their recovery is complete, but it is a huge improvement over what had been characterized as an extinction vortex.
We have been successful at obtaining grants to help us implement habitat enhancement projects and assessments. We have implemented road drainage improvement projects, to reduce sediment from entering fish-bearing streams, and conducted assessments on all of the unpaved roads in the Lagunitas Creek watershed. Our current and very exciting approach to habitat enhancement is to improve habitat conditions during the winter to increase survival of coho and steelhead. This approach has the potential to increase the populations above the long-term average.
We are hardly working alone on these efforts. This work takes the support of the entire staff at MMWD and the Board of Directors. We also collaborate with a host of other agencies, organizations and individuals (including homeowners) who are equally as dedicated as MMWD, and we appreciate their participation. We all have more to do.


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Marc Angeli, La Lune 2014
A Chenin Blanc from Anjou in the Loire, but bottled as table wine as Angeli is not much of a fan of France's appellation system. The nose opens to smoky apricot, vibrant floral notes and a honeyed intensity, then the palate shows plenty of layers with a tight structure and creamy texture. Oak is apparent but it will integrate more with time. Yes, patience, is what you'll need before you can truly enjoy the potential of this beauty.
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A little bit of everything Ann! Just whatever is on my mind...family friendly places to visit, money saving tips, household tips, places to visit, giveaways, freebies, green cleaning, healthy living tips, honest reviews and more! I want to help families so they can spend their money more wisely. I love to save money so I have more to spend! PR pitches welcome and ad space available, just contact me.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Good-bye Daisy Girl
She was a great dog, but unfortunately, as all dog owner come to learn, dogs never live long enough. Daisy came to rest yesterday, one month to the date of my mother's passing. Rest in peace (or rather run around like crazy) Daisy! I know Mom is giving you some loving in heaven!
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- Unknown said...
So sorry for your loss! I lost my dear Nova a couple months ago & not a day goes by that I do not miss her. And you're right, they never do live long enough. Then again, we'd keep them forever if we could.
- April 29, 2014 at 9:27 PM
- Celebrate Woman said...
It is a happy and sad sharing, Ann.
Love animals to pieces. This story today brought tears to my eyes.
RIP Daisy, sweet companion and friend you were and always shall remain to the people who love you so much.
- April 30, 2014 at 7:36 AM
- Unknown said...
Aw! I am sorry to hear you lost sweet Daisy, especially so soon after losing your mom. Loss is hard...take care of yourself!
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Please join us in congratulating Issue 7's feature author, Robert J Sawyer. As the holder of various distinctions in the sci-fi literary community, including the Nebula Award, the Hugo Award, and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, Robert is known around the world as the Canadian master of science fiction.
Now, his contributions to Canadian fiction have earned him a place in the Order of Ontario, the province's highest honour, which recognizes individuals whose exceptional achievements in their field have left a lasting legacy in the province, Canada and beyond.
Robert will be officially appointed on February 27th. Until then, see the writing chops of this award-winning author for yourself in this excerpt from Pulp Literature Issue 7, Summer 2015.
Fallen Angel
by Robert J Sawyer
Angela Renaldo never knew if it was an act of homage or of defiance—whether it was the ultimate show of faith in God, or whether it was tantamount to flipping the bird at the Almighty.
Carlo, the eldest of her five brothers, doubtless had an opinion.From his position, planted firmly on the ground, near the bleachers, hands resting on the gray rubber rims of the twin wheels that propelled him along, there could be no doubt. God had enough to keep Himself busy looking after regular folk; He had no time for those who deliberately tempted fate.
Angela, the youngest Renaldo child, loved Carlo; she didn't love all her brothers, but her affection for Carlo was pure. He was the only one who had played catch with her, the only one who had listened to her, the only one who never seemed to mind her being around.
Now, of course, things were different. Now, Carlo didn't play catch with anyone. He just sat in his chair, almost never looking up.
There was nothing to fear, Poppa always said. We'll be so high up that we'll catch God's eye. …
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by Calculated Risk on 10/23/2017 02:19:00 PM
Monday, October 23, 2017
NMHC: Apartment Market Tightness Index remained negative for Eighth Consecutive Quarter
From the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC): Apartment Markets Decline Slightly in the October NMHC Quarterly Survey
Market conditions for the apartment industry remained soft in the National Multifamily Housing Council's (NMHC) October Quarterly Survey of Apartment Market Conditions. While the Market Tightness (37), Sales Volume (45) and Equity Finance (46) Indexes remained below the breakeven level of 50 – with the Debt Financing Index (51) edging just above 50 – there was little change compared with three months earlier.
"The apartment market is headed into a seasonally slow leasing period with new deliveries easing upward pressure on rents and occupancy rates in many markets around the country," said NMHC Chief Economist Mark Obrinsky. "The big increase in multifamily starts in 2015 and 2016 is finally filtering through to the marketplace on a broad basis."
"Leasing activity appears to have picked up in Texas and Florida in the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Some respondents also noted that fires on the West Coast may be pushing occupancy rates up," said Obrinsky. "Elsewhere, new deliveries are leading to concessions becoming more commonplace."
The Market Tightness Index decreased from 42 to 37, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of overall declining conditions. Forty percent of respondents reported looser conditions than three months prior, compared to just 14 percent who reported tighter conditions.
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This graph shows the quarterly Apartment Tightness Index. Any reading below 50 indicates looser conditions from the previous quarter. This indicates market conditions were looser over the last quarter.
As I've mentioned before, this index helped me call the bottom for effective rents (and the top for the vacancy rate) early in 2010.
This is the eighth consecutive quarterly survey indicating looser conditions - it appears supply has caught up with demand - and I expect rent growth to continue to slow.
Posted by Calculated Risk on 10/23/2017 02:19:00 PM


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NEW YORK, December 14, 2016 — Ankeney Weitz, co-curator of No Limits: Zao Wou-Ki, the first museum retrospective of the Zao's work in the United States, explains why the painting "Traces dans la ville" ("Tracks of the City") is her favorite. (2 min., 33 sec.)
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Excavations at Greenan: from Mesolithic to Post-medieval
In the summer of 2015, AOC carried out excavations at Greenan in Ayrshire, on behalf of Mactaggart and Mickel. The excavations revealed evidence of eight thousand years of human occupation, ranging from the middle stone age (Mesolithic) to the 17th century.
The remains of three small hut circles of Mesolithic date (c. 8000-4000 BC) were recorded (one shown to the right). These structures are very rare within the archaeological record of Great Britain, with only a handful of recorded examples. The structures were small, ranging from three to six metres in diameter, and produced small numbers of flint tools and waste material from their production.
Further prehistoric evidence was discovered, including Neolithic (c. 4000-2500 BC) pottery (below), and ring-groove and post-ring roundhouses. Some of the pottery has both impressed and incised decoration and may be a transitional form between later Neolithic ceramic traditions. The sherds shown here are conjoining fragments of the same vessel, which measured around 30cm in diameter at the rim. At the point where the rim sherd has broken away from the body sherds, you can just make out two perforations, which are likely to have continued at regular intervals around the circumference of the pot, perhaps to allow a skin cover to be 'sewn' across the mouth.
The roundhouse structures are a common feature of Bronze (c. 2500-700BC) and Iron Age (c. 700 BC-AD 43) activity across Scotland. In addition, numerous other pit and post-hole features were recorded with large associated assemblages of chipped stone tools.
Later activity relating to the later medieval and early modern periods was also revealed in the form of numerous ditches and pits. These are the traces of field systems associated with farming. These remains are also relatively rare within the archaeological record, especially within lowland Scotland.
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No. 15 Stanford women overcome cold shooting, beat Utah
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) Amber Orrange is looking for her shot at every opportunity and making each one count.
Orrange had 17 points and seven rebounds, leading No. 15 Stanford past injury-plagued Utah 55-44 on Monday night to sweep the opening two games of conference play.
Orrange, the Cardinal's senior point guard, has gone 16 for 33 in the past two games for 43 points, after shooting 14 for 43 over her previous five.
"I'm just looking to shoot more. I don't think I've ever shot this many times in a game before," she said of Monday's 6-for-17 outing, a season-high attempts. "Now, even if I'm missing or I don't make the right play, if I get another good look I'm still going to shoot it."
The Cardinal are counting on that kind of leadership as they seek another special postseason run come March.
Lili Thompson scored 14 points and freshman Kaylee Johnson added seven points, seven rebounds and four blocks for the Cardinal (10-4, 2-0 Pac-12), who are chasing their 15th consecutive conference regular-season title under 29th-year Hall of Fame coach Tara VanDerveer.
Karlie Samuelson scored four straight points midway through the second half as Stanford, which led 20-14 at halftime, built its lead to 34-23.
Thompson went down hard under the basket with 5:40 remaining and left the game after being whistled for an offensive foul. She appeared to hit her head on the court and didn't return.
Taryn Wicijowski scored 12 points of her 14 points in the second half to go with nine rebounds for the scrappy Utes, who managed only six field goals in the opening 20 minutes but hung tough. Utah was swept on its Bay Area trip to open conference play, losing at California on Saturday.
"She's a sixth-year hockey player," VanDerveer said of Wicijowski. "Taryn is a terrific player. I thought we did a good job doubling her. If we didn't, she scored. Their field-goal percentage, ours wasn't great, they weren't making their perimeter shots."
Stanford improved to 7-1 at home with its fourth straight victory since losses at Chattanooga and No. 11 Tennessee last month.
The Cardinal are 18-0 all-time against Utah dating to their first meeting on Jan. 13, 1986. This marked the sixth meeting as conference opponents, and Stanford won the previous five by an average of 21.4 points.
Both teams had forgettable, cold-shooting first halves.
The teams combined to shoot 14 for 59 in an ugly first half that featured five turnovers on each side. Overall for the game, Stanford shot 36 percent to Utah's 28.
"I'm happy with our effort. This young team, decimated by injuries, has hung in and competed," Utah coach Anthony Levrets said. "We have to figure out how to turn competitive into wins. …Tempo is important for us, especially here. They have spurtability."
VanDerveer, 61, broke a bone in her left arm near the wrist after falling taking a charge against 6-foot-5 Tess Picknell during practice Dec. 31.
VanDerveer said the arm is swollen and still black and blue. She will wear a brace for 4 to 6 weeks at all times except when in the shower, with hopes of quick healing. She has another one to use for exercise.
"I'm being really disciplined about it. I don't want a cast. I want it to heal as fast as it can because it interferes with what I like to do," she said. "Tess apologized. I did it, I purposely took a charge. It was stupid."
Utah: Utah went 4 for 21 from 3-point range. … The Utes dropped to 0-6 away from home and 0-4 in true road games … Utah missed 13 of its final 15 shots to end the first half and Wicijowski was 1 of 6. She led the team in scoring for the fourth time in five games. No other Utah player reached double digits.
Stanford: Stanford held a 43-33 rebounding advantage. … The Cardinal, out of the top 10 rankings for the first time since 2008-09, are 52-2 in the month of January over the past six-plus seasons and 115-3 at home in Maples Pavilion since 2007-08.
Utah: Hosts UCLA on Friday.
Stanford: Friday at Washington.


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So it's been a while and here we are again. I've been quiet for a few reasons, one of the biggest being the main thing I want to blog about I can't. Not yet. Which is all cryptic and mysterious but see that's the thing with social media and a public forum, anything can get back to anyone and well, hence me being secret squirrel until it doesn't matter…but in the time in between things will be waking back up here, I'll be waking back up. So we're starting this off with sleeping. I found this picture by Glenn Arthur on Tumblr and I fell in love.
I love the story of Sleeping Beauty…even if the original is a bit of a downer, then again, all the originals are.
So here we go, Sleeping Beauty is waking from her repose. Be prepared, there will be rambling.


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My husband and I took matters into our own hands and decided to buy some property. We bought a prefab shelter, and started to turn it into the tiny house of our dreams. My husband found a great deal on some land in the Ozarks of Missouri. We scored 3 acres for under $1000.00. We then, ordered a prefab barn style shed for $3000.00. We are able to make monthly payments, so it wasn't more than 300 dollars down!
|The day our cabin was delivered!
When we first got the shelter, that's all it was, a shelter. It was hard to imagine what we could accomplish with bare bones, four walls and roof. We had no electricity, no plumbing, no insulation, it was just a fancy box. The experience has been amazing and we have learned so much.
|The first night with a single lantern.
|The raw exposed walls.
We spent our first weekend in the cabin with a lantern and a denatured alcohol fireplace. It was cold and creepy, but it was also amazing. Spending the night with my husband and our husky, all snuggled up under the covers was the mark of the beginning of something tiny and great.
After that first weekend, we immediately started devising a plan and setting it into motion. One of the first projects we started on was putting up the walls. We choose solid birch plywood planks. We decided not to use insulation because the cabin is so small, we don't want it completely air tight, for safety reasons. So far, we've gotten most of the walls up, but still need to frame out the windows.
The next project was finishing the flooring. We got some beautiful cherry wood laminate flooring, on sale, and covered up the cheap plywood sub floor.
After the walls and the flooring, we decided the next step was some sort of kitchen counter and shelves. We found some old wood pallets and re purposed them to be the fascia for the kitchen counter and a matching shelf to mount on the wall above. We also purchased a spigot water canister and are using an old enamel bowel for the kitchen sink.
|The completed kitchen counter and shelving.
The photograph to the left shows the Renogy 100wat solar panel, on the back of the cabin. You can also see the 45 Watt solar panels mounted on the top left side of the roof.
The photograph on the right shows Charles talking about the charge controller and the wiring that we have temporarily set up.
We also have a generator wired to a standard 120v plug that is mounted on the wall. We use this for higher capacity devices: like the air conditioning,a electric cook top or to top off our battery bank.
|New loft window with polar bear pillows.
|Frostbite trying to sleep on HER couch.
As you can see, it is possible to convert a prefab shelter into a tiny house. Whats best is how affordable and manageable it actually is. In all, we probably have around $10,000.00 into our tiny cabin in the woods. What is important to understand is that we didn't spend this amount all at once, it has accumulated over time with every project. For us, it has been very manageable and even more enjoyable to work on this project , rather than just having one built. We still have to finish the ceiling, some walls, add to the solar and make an indoor/outdoor bathroom. We are going to take our sweet time and hope that you will enjoy watching each advancement to completion! Please subscribe to our youtube channel and watch the rest of the journey and if ya have a moment check out our other content!
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Real Wedding – Island Love In Ibiza
Kylie & Rob ♥ Ibiza, Spain
Photographer: Gypsy Westwood
Kylie and Rob spent their first holiday as a couple on the wonderful White Isle of Ibiza. As it goes with most visitors to this blissful Balearic Island, they instantly fell in love with the laid-back yet luxurious lifestyle and vowed to tie the knot on these very sunshiny shores if they were to wed. Fast-forward a couple of years and they did just that, choosing the breathtaking Amante Shore Club as their venue.
Set in a stunning cove, Amante is etched into the cliff face with uninterrupted views of Sol D'en Serra Bay. 'Amante' translates to 'lovers' and so this super-lovely couple used the theme of love throughout their wedding day.
With a relaxed yet oh-so-elegant vibe, Kylie and Rob really captured the magic of Ibiza and worked it into their big day.
Sit back, put some Balearic beats on and enjoy some White Isle love….
Kylie says:
"My now husband and I were first invited to the wonderful island of Ibiza by some family friends who were living on the island. At first we were a little skeptical, as at the time we were not hugely into the music/clubbing scene and heard some rumors about Ibiza. The moment we touched down and stepped foot onto the White Isle we have never looked back since. We were lucky as we were taken around the whole island during our one-week stay and absolutely fell in love with it! The natural beauty and the aura that the island gave off was amazing. At this time we had only been dating less than a year and left the island saying 'If we last, let's get married here' – this was in July 2008."


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Launch Alert! Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 05:20 EDT (09:20 UTC) a Russian Soyuz 2.1a rocket will deliver a Progress MS cargo ship designated "Progress MS-06" (67P or Progress 67 by NASA) to the International Space Station (ISS) from Launch Complex 31/6 (LC-31/6) at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. When it docks to the aft port of the Zvezda Service Module on Friday, June 16, it will deliver roughly 2,400 lb. (1,110 kg) of food, fuel and supplies.
This will be the 156th Progress flight and the 67th to the ISS in its nearly 40 year history.
Roscosmos Progress MS Spacecraft: The Roscosmos, Progress MS spacecraft is one of only four spacecraft (along with SpaceX's Dragon, Orbital ATK's Cygnus & JAXA's HTV) that can resupply the International Space Station (ISS). It is expendable so it doesn't have cargo return capability like SpaceX's Dragon but it can dock to Station without having to be captured and berthed. ESA's ATV was the only other cargo vehicle that could accomplish this.
Progress is an un-crewed, three-module design (forward, fuel & propulsion) derived from the crew rated Soyuz spacecraft and is very similar in size and appearance. At 7.23 m (23.7 ft.) tall and 2.72m (8.9 ft.) in diameter, it has a volume of 7.6 m3 (268 ft.3) and a total payload capacity of 2,400 kg (5,300 lb.). Progress can remain at Station for about six months where is also serves for station-keeping, which is where the orbit of the ISS is raised after atmospheric drag reduces its orbital energy.
Also; it's important to use the "Progress" designation more than ever as the cargo missions "Progress MS" and the crew rated "Soyuz MS" are both using the MS numbering configuration using the Soyuz & Progress titles to differentiate.
TsSKB-Progress Soyuz 2.1a (Soyuz ST) Rocket: The TsSKB-Progress Soyuz 2.1a (often called Soyuz ST) rocket is a three stage rocket that stands 46.2 m. (152 ft.) tall with a diameter of 10.3 m. (34 ft.) at its base and is for the most part, a digitally upgraded Soyuz U (analog based) launch vehicle (as is the 2.1b).
Payloads to Orbit (Soyuz 2.1a):
Low Earth Orbit (LEO): 4,850 kg (10,692 lb.)
Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO): 4,400 kg (9,700 lb.)
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO): 3,250 kg. (7,170 lb.)
Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO): 1,440 kg. (3,170 lb.)
Payload Fairing: Soyuz's payload fairing is a two-shell protective enclosure 11.4 m (37 f. 5 in.) in length, 4.11 m (13 f. 6 in.) in diameter and protects the spacecraft during launch and the turbulence of ascent before being jettisoned.
Fregat Upper Stage (3rd stage): The Fregat upper stage is 1.5 m (4 ft. 11 in.) in length with a diameter of 3.35 m (11 ft.). Its single S5.92 engine uses nitrogen tetroxide (N2O4) for fuel and unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine (UDMH) as an oxidizer, delivering 19.85 kN (4,600 lb.) of thrust and a burn time of 1,100 seconds and can be restarted 20 times in flight.
Second Stage (ST-B): ST-B stage is 6.7 m (22 ft.) in length with a diameter of 2.66 m (8 ft. 9 in.). Its single RD-0124 engine uses liquid oxygen (LOX) as fuel and Kerosene as an oxidizer, delivering 297.9 kN (67,000 lb.) of thrust and a burn time of 270 seconds.
Core Stage (1st stage): Core stage is 27.1 m (89 ft.) in length with a diameter of 2.95 m (9 ft. 8 in.). It single RD-180A engine uses liquid oxygen (LOX) as fuel and Kerosene as an oxidizer, delivering 792.5 kN (178,200 lb.) of thrust and a burn time of 286 seconds.
Boosters: Soyuz's 4 boosters are each 19.6 m (64 ft.) in length with a diameter of 2.68 m (8ft. 10 in.). Each of their single RD-107A engines uses liquid oxygen (LOX) as fuel and Kerosene as an oxidizer, delivering 838.5 kN (188,500 lb.) of thrust and a burn time of 118 seconds.
Watch Live:
Launch coverage begins: Wednesday, June 14 at 05:00 EDT (09:00 UTC).
Docking coverage begins: Friday, June 16 at 07:00 EDT (11:00 UTC).
Live Streaming Feed (NASA TV): http://www.nasa.gov/ntv
NASA TV on Ustream: http://www.ustream.tv/nasahdtv
NASA TV schedule: http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/schedule.html
Progress MS-06 (ISS 67P) Mission Information:
NASA press release for Progress MS-06 (67P): https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-television-to-cover-international-space-station-cargo-ship-launch-docking/
Progress MS-06 mated: http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss51/progress_ms-06/photo_06-05.html
Progress MS-06 fueling images: http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss51/progress_ms-06/photo_05-31.html
General ISS Pages:
NASA's HDEV 24hr LIVE streaming feed from the ISS: https://danspace77.com/2014/05/07/nasahdev-deliver-live-streaming-view-of-earth-from-the-iss/
NASA ISS main mission page: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/
NASA ISS Blog: http://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/
ISS Main Twitter: https://twitter.com/Space_Station
ISS Research Twitter: https://twitter.com/ISS_Research
ISS CASIS Twitter: https://twitter.com/ISSCASIS?lang=en
ISS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ISS
ISS CASIS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ISSCASIS
ISS Instagram: http://instagram.com/iss
ISS CASIS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iss_casis/
NASA ISS multimedia pages: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/multimedia/index.html
NASA ISS Photos (All the photos you will ever need from the ISS): http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/station/index.html
NASA "2 Explore" Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nasa2explore/
NASA "HQ Photostream" Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nasahqphoto/
NASA "Goddard" Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/
Great ISS schedule page: http://spaceflight101.com/iss/iss-calendar/
All ISS Expeditions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_International_Space_Station_expeditions
All Russian manned missions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Russian_manned_space_missions
Main Site: http://en.roscosmos.ru/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Roscosmos
Twitter: https://twitter.com/roscosmos
Instagram: http://instagram.com/roscosmosofficial
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/roscosmos/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tvroscosmos
Soyuz Rocket & Spacecraft & Progress Spacecraft:
Soyuz Rocket Family: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soyuz_(rocket_family)
Soyuz 2 Rocket: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soyuz-2#Soyuz-2.1a
Soyuz Spacecraft: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soyuz_(spacecraft)
Soyuz Spacecraft Launch List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Soyuz_missions
Progress Spacecraft: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_(spacecraft)
Progress Spacecraft Launch List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Progress_missions
S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation "RSC Energia"
Main Site: http://www.energia.ru/english/index.html
Progress Rocket Space Centre (TsSKB):
Website: http://www.en.samspace.ru/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProgressSamara
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProgressSamara
Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/u/1/106131782714139419453/posts


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By Siti Nurbaiyah Nadzmi
'I only led prayers when I was invited to,' said Amina.
After kicking up a storm in the Muslim world by leading a mixed gender congregation, Dr Amina Wadud would seem to have a formidable persona. SITI NURBAIYAH NADZMI discovers a gentle person behind the name.  "WHO?â€Â Dr Amina Wadud. She led a mixed gender prayer in New York, a few years ago.  My colleague's eyes almost bulged out of their sockets when I told him I would be interviewing the controversial Muslim scholar. A few seconds lapsed before he launched into a tirade on the woman who chose to be an imam to a congregation.
He was not the only one to be upset. While a handful were excited about the prospect of meeting her — one even took a photo with Amina for her own album — many of my colleagues were upset, enraged and rattled by Amina's action in March 2005. The wound bleeds afresh.  Unknown to many, Amina taught Quranic Studies at International Islamic University Malaysia between 1989 and 1992 when she published her dissertation Qur'an and Woman: Rereading the Sacred Text from a Woman's Perspective. It was also during the same period that she co-founded the NGO Sisters-In-Islam together with, among others, an analyst with Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS), Askiah Adam, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia sociologist Norani Othman, and artist Sharifah Zuriah Al-Jefri, who was then a cultural advisor at the US Embassy. Amina was a speaker at the recent Musawah: Equality and Justice in the Family conference where she presented a paper titled "Islam Beyond Patriarchy Through Gender Inclusive Qur'anic Analysisâ€. A mouthful, one would think, and unless one is a sociologist, it was a bite too big to chew. But curiosity was a hungry animal and it fed on me. I had to know why Amina Wadud did the thing that earned her the most damning label in Islam: heretic. Her actions received worldwide attention at both ends of the spectrum. Renowned ulamak Yusuf Al-Qardhawi berated her on Al-Jazeera, calling her action unIslamic and heretical; while Eygptian ulamak Gamal al-Banna argued that her actions were supported by Islamic sources, and were, therefore, orthodox. It was confusing, but the majority voiced their opposition to her actions through fatwas and more criticism. Amina, meanwhile, remained reclusive and refused to give her side of the argument.  When I asked to interview Amina, Sisters-In-Islam, which organised the Musawah conference, imposed one condition — that I read her books first. I was only given two days to finish The Qur'an and Woman and Inside the Gender Jihad Women's Reform in Islam.  Given that both are works of academic research, it was near impossible.  The Qur'an and Woman, however, was an interesting read. Here, Amina looked into something most Muslims, learned or not, fail to uphold, which is to read the holy text and understand it. The book asked an important question: do we accept the given knowledge without question? If so, that's not learning.  Due to the timelessness of the Quran, Amina wrote that the holy text must be re-read by scholars of various disciplines, otherwise there is a grave danger that its meaning and value would be lost through time. Prior to the interview, I was warned by those who knew her that she might be difficult, standoffish and daunting. I tried not to be intimidated by these warnings. What came later was an enlightening experience.  With a PhD in Quranic Studies and almost 30 years poring over the holy text, Amina has every reason to be a scholar snob on her subject. But she did not come across as someone bursting with self-righteousness, consumed by feminist ideals. Instead, she was more of a teacher, patiently listening; choosing her words after careful thought. Amina abhors generalisation. To her, it is an insult to deem all ulamaks as stereotypes in ideas and conduct. "They are intellects and they have their reasons,†she said. Not once during the interview did she refer to herself as an imam. "I only led prayers when I was invited to,†explained Amina, who now lives in Jakarta and is collecting material for her next book on gender ethics.  Dressed in a cotton Indonesian batik blouse and sarung, with a dark green scarf over her head, the 180cm-tall African-American scholar also opened up a little more about herself over lunch, reminiscing about family, living abroad and Malaysian food. She still craves fish head curry and roti canai. "The stalls here are the best,†she said. She enjoyed living in Taman Tun Dr Ismail in the early 1990s. "I'm never one for loud and busy cities. I prefer a quiet neighbourhood. Taman Tun was perfect then. But recently my friend took me there and I discovered this huge shopping mall...†she gestured, quite overwhelmed by how much the area has developed.  As for the fame that came with controversy, Amina said she initially had difficulties dealing with it, especially when strangers would come up to her asking to be photographed together and permission to post the picture on Facebook. "I don't think much of it now. The reality is that, when you come home, you have to do the dishes, cook and do the laundry.â€Â Was I swung to believe that Muslim men could be led in prayer by women after the interview with Amina, asked some colleagues and friends. It took Amina 11 years of theological research on leadership before making the commitment to lead a mixed gender congregation. Do I subscribe to the idea? I can only say that I do not have the knowledge yet. Â
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Day 1 – Spoleto
Scheduled flight to Italy from your preferred airport – transfer with our tour manager in our private executive coach to the 4* Hotel dei Duchi in Spoleto – dinner in the hotel.
Day 2 – Spoleto & Spello
Morning guided tour of Spoleto taking in sights such as the 14th century Ponte delle Torri and the magnificent Duomo – the ancient fortified hill town of Spello boasts the 13th century Church of Santa Maria Maggiore with wonderful works by Il Perugino and frescoes by Il Pinturicchio in the Baglioni Chapel.
Day 3 – Gubbio & Palazzo dei Consoli
Guided tour of the 14th century Palazzo dei Consoli in Gubbio, one of the finest expressions of medieval city architecture in Italy and home to the 2nd century BC bronze Eugubine Tablets – afternoon free to enjoy one of the most beautiful and best preserved towns in Italy.
Day 4 – Sansepolcro & Arezzo
The Museo Civico in Sansepolcro, the birthplace of Piero della Francesca, houses some of his exquisite paintings including the polyptych of the 'Virgin of Mercy' and his fresco of the Resurrection – Arezzo is famous for its hanging flower baskets and Pierro della Francesca's fresco cycle 'The Legend of the True Cross' in the Basilica San Francesco.
Day 5 – Todi & Montefalco
Morning visit to Todi whose principal sights include the main square, Piazza del Popolo, the delightful plain faced 13th century Duomo and the Museo Etrusco Romano – continue to panoramic Montefalco and a guided tour of the Museo Civico with works by an array of leading Umbrian artists including Benozzo Gozzoli's 'Life of St Francis'.
Day 6 – Orvieto
Gaining access into the town by cable car, our guided tour of the charming Etruscan town of Orvieto takes in the stunning 13th century Duomo with its huge façade adorned with frescoes by Lorenzo Maitani – transfer to the airport for our scheduled flight back home.
Tour Features
4* hotel in Spoleto
All excursions & guided tours included
Welcome dinner
Professional tour manager
Scheduled flights to Italy
Executive coach in Italy
One free place per 10 paying passengers
Guided tour of Spoleto
Ancient hill town of Spello
Medieval town of Gubbio & Palazzo dei Consoli - guided tour
Museo Civico in Sansepolcro
Panoramic Montefalco & a guided tour of the Museo Civico
Guided tour of Orvieto
Five nights at the central 4* Hotel dei Duchi in Spoleto. The hotel has a bar and restaurant and all rooms are en suite. Dinner is included the first night and the remaining four nights are on bed and breakfast basis.
Single room supplement £99
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Here are some more suggested places of interest you might like to include:
- Urbino - Galleria Nazionale delle Marche features works by Paolo Uccello, Piero della Francesca, Raphael and the magnificent intarsia work in the study of Duke Frederico, while the Palazzo Ducale is one of Italy's most beautiful Renaissance palaces
- Città delle Pieve - medieval town home to a wonderful selection of art by its very own Renaissance painter, Il Perugino
- Perugia - guided tour of the wonderful collection of Umbrian art at Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria in Perugia, a delightful town dating from Etruscan times Assisi - guided tour of the Basilica and Giotto's stunning frescoes of the life of St Francis
- Assisi - guided tour of the Basilica and Giotto's stunning frescoes of the life of St Francis
Tour Reviews
Reviews for Art & History of Hidden Umbria
Date of tour: September 2016
A very enjoyable trip to Tuscany, Umbria and Hidden Italy. The tour guide was excellent and had very few problems in getting us to the required destinations each day. The arrangement in finding tour maps for each town worked well. The hotel was probably what is expected of a typical 3 star these days. A good tour and we look forward to the next.
DK, Worcester
Date of tour: September 2014
Just a brief update on the second tour to Umbria. All went well. The guides, Antonella and Priscilla, were both popular with the group. Edo really is an excellent driver and again popular with the clients. The hotel was really good, it took just less than 5 minutes to walk to and from the hotel and the drop-off point morning and afternoon and then we were very centrally placed for shopping, sightseeing and more importantly restaurants for dinner. The staff were very friendly and the rooms were spotless. The food on the first night was excellent and drinks each evening were handled perfectly and generously and again were well received by the clients. The farewell dinner was also very good and enjoyed by everyone. Ludo is an excellent Tour Manager. I can say no more than that. He is attentive, intuitive, thoughtful, knowledgeable and a thoroughly nice man. He is the best Tour Manager that I have ever had on any tour with any company.
GB, Henley-In-Arden
Date of tour: September 2014
We had a very successful holiday in Umbria. Misia, our guide, was excellent, she was very interesting, had a great sense of humour and kept the pace just about right for our age group. All our group were very happy with their hotel room and the staff were very helpful. Please pass on most sincere thanks to all involved at TT, from our travellers. I didn't hear any complaints from anybody! All rather tired at the end but happy. A special thanks from me. This is the first time that I have taken on a holiday like this. But you gave me excellent details etc and made it very easy. Again, thanks to you all.
GD, Cheam
Date of tour: May 2013
I just want to say thank you very much for all your hard work and attention to detail. The trip was an enormous success. Ludo is so professional and organised (and quite funny!). Bruno our driver was perfect and Priscilla - everyone loved her! The hotel and location were ideal. I consider myself rather fortunate that everything went so smoothly - but appreciate that this was mostly down to your efforts. I have received letters of thanks and appreciation - also praising your skills. Phyllis said it was the best holiday she had ever been on (she's 84)! So a big thank you from me and I look forward to working with you all again next year.
CA-S, West Sussex
Date of tour: April 2013
I'm writing to thank you and say all went well with the tour. We had the most wonderful sunshine and temperatures throughout. Ludo kept telling me how delighted he was to be in the centre of Perugia, and most of the others did too. He is an asset to Tailored Travel and was a joy to work with. Thank you again for helping to make it work so smoothly.
SB, Farnham
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It is true in the application of today's world, a great number of souls must repent of "religious" error clung by those we love. A choice is needed, either we continue the erroneous traditions and rules of our fathers (Mt. 15:9), or we break off our ties to false teachings for the sake of the kingdom of God (Lk. 14:26).
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Spicy and satisfying this Slow Cooker Gluten Free Pinto Bean Recipe is a new addition to my diet.
Spice them up with fresh jalapenos and add bacon and cilantro for flavor.
Bonus they're very economical at pennies per serving!
I'll have to admit, I didn't like, or I didn't think I liked, pinto beans. I suppose, my mother didn't flavor them enough. I discovered if you add yummy ingredients like bacon, salt, pepper, jalapeno and cilantro, they're fabulous!! I tried not to like them but I really do.
Now, you may be asking yourself why I even bothered with pinto beans. I have a 15 pound bag of them. Yeah, for realz. You see, I ask a friend to bring a small bag of peas to a dinner party because I had forgotten to pick them up when I shopped. I only needed a few. All I wanted them for was to place on my serving tray and sit Deviled Eggs on top. Have you ever used that trick to keep Deviled Eggs in their place? Being the savvy shopper she is, the 15 pound bag was mere pennies more than the 8 oz bag so she grabbed them.
I have 15 pounds of pinto beans in my pantry that I hate to throw out! They're fabulously healthy so I decided to cook some and see if my taste had changed since childhood. I'm so happy I did. They are delicious!
Also, it's true what my mom told me as a child when I wouldn't eat certain things,
"if you get hungry enough, you'll eat almost anything."
Yes, my friends, that has never been more true! I'm not really for dieting, but thought I'd kick start 2014 with eating healthier and after doing a little research kind of designed my own detox, paleo, gluten-free eating plan. Which is to say, I'm not following any of them strictly, but just trying to eat more natural, healthy, non-processed foods.
The second part of any healthy plan is exercising. Now not everyone can or wants to run. Here's a little chart to show calories burned comparing walking and running.
|Walk For
|Run For
|Calories burned
|20 minutes
|9 minutes
|30 minutes
|14 minutes
|45 minutes
|21 minutes
|60 minutes
|27 minutes
|90 minutes
|41 minutes
|*based on a 150 lb female
Slow Cooker Gluten Free Pinto Bean Recipe
- 2 cups pinto beans
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 fresh jalapeno* seeded and diced
- 4 slices bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 T dried or 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- water
- 1 Tablespoon beef flavored better than bouillon paste
- Sort through beans and remove any with spots on them.
- Soak beans in a large bowl of water 3 parts water to 1 part beans.
- Soak over-night.
- Drain and rinse beads. Place in slow cooker and cover with fresh water to 1 inch above the beans
- Cook bacon to render some of the fat out. Add bacon and drippings to slow cooker with beans. Add bouillon, onions, jalapeno, salt, and pepper.
- Heat on high and cook 4 hours.
- Add cilantro 10 to 15 mintues before serving.
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It can be hard for kids – and families – to make physical activity a regular part of daily life.. But the right amount of incentives can help make physical activity both rewarding and fun.
The truth is, kids do all sorts of fantastic things spontaneously, without being rewarded for it. One morning, for example, they might declare they want to be the next JK Rowling – and then spend hours writing stories. For parents, it can be particularly encouraging to see kids remain dedicated to a worthwhile task, an important life skill for any of us.
The question is: How can we foster this type of intrinsic motivation, the impulse and determination to continue just because something feels right, to help establish patterns of healthy behavior, like regular physical activity?
These days, kids are less likely to be physically active than kids in previous generations. Sadly, it's the exception for kids to run around and get daily exercise, not the norm. For many parents it's hard to find safe parks or free time to drive children to afternoon sports practice. The result is that sedentary behavior and its negative impact on kids' health has become a serious problem.
That's not because kids aren't intrinsically motivated to be active. They are just more extrinsically motivated to be sedentary. Entertainment conglomerates target multi-million dollar advertising campaigns at kids, making sedentary behavior very rewarding. It's hard for the traditional red ball or hula-hoop to compete with the flashiness of Hollywood's latest global marketing spree.
So, what if we offered a bit of incentive to kids to get up and moving as a way to tap into that sense of intrinsic motivation? That's the idea behind Zamzee's use of rewards as a tool to make physical activity more compelling. Modest extrinsic motivators – earning points and badges, leveling up, acquiring Zamz to select items from the Zamzee reward shops – are built into Zamzee as ways to help movement out-compete the allure of sedentary behavior.
From a psychological perspective, the key is to avoid over-rewarding behavior, which can undermine intrinsic motivation. In line with Daniel Pink's research on motivation, most rewards on Zamzee.com are small, which means they never become the sole focus of the Zamzee experience. If kids earned huge rewards for mere small changes in their behavior, that behavioral change wouldn't stick. Instead, kids earn little prizes that are just enough to keep them continuously motivated and engaged. Some bonus points here, a $5 gift card there, maybe an exciting gadget if they've been working really hard. These rewards are enticing enough to capture the attention of kids and to get them engaged in regular physical activity in a way they weren't before.
Which brings us back to our original question: can rewards motivate physical activity and create long-lasting changes in habit? Based on scientific research and real-life experience motivating kids, we believe the answer is YES!
For those of you who want to go a bit deeper on the subject, here are a couple of useful resources:
- We highly recommend reading Martin S. Hagger and Nikos L.D. Chatzisarantis's book, "Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Exercise and Sport." The introduction, called "Active Human Nature" by Richard M. Ryan and Edward L Deci, is particularly insightful and relevant to physical activity. A layman's introduction to Self Determination Theory will also quickly get you up to speed.
- "Drive," by Daniel Pink, is an excellent and broad examination of what motivates us.
- "The Decision Tree," by Thomas Goetz, is a useful resource for those specifically interested in health.


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Easy Tzatziki Sauce – creamy sauce or dip made with cucumber, garlic, dill and Greek yogurt or sour cream. Perfect served with Greek chicken or with crispy pita chips.
This sauce is quick and easy to make, just like my Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad or Greek Salmon Salad.
Tzatziki sauce and my love for Greek food go way back. My Hubby and I were obsessed with Greek food when we were dating, over a decade ago. All we craved was Greek chicken smothered with this sauce and topped with fresh tomatoes, olives and packed into pita bread. So good!
Now, we make this cucumber, dill and garlic deliciousness at home. If we don't use it as a sauce with chicken, we simply use it as a dip, served with crispy pita chips. It's absolutely delicious! You can also make it ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 2 days.


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His research focuses exclusively on the Chinese economy and has been published in international, peer-reviewed journals such as China Economic Review, China Economic Journal, Journal of Chinese Economics and Business Studies and China and World Economy.
The Australia-China Relations Institute (ACRI) at the University of Technology, Sydney, was launched by Foreign Minister Julie Bishop in May 2014. The Director is former Foreign Minister Bob Carr. The aim of ACRI is to illuminate the bilateral relationship across political, economic, cultural and other dimensions.
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LK Bennett Lila A-Line, Carly Floral Print Dress and Kerrie Maxi Shirt Dress
LK Bennett Dresses for Spring Summer 2013
LK Bennett have a truly mouthwatering collection of dresses for the new season, with blue, turquoise and white in the forefront, combined with pretty floral designs.
Lace is still in evidence, as can be seen on the feminine Julia Lace Dress, available in turquoise or navy, and Broderie Anglaise, a cool and comfortable summer staple, is showcased on the Britan Broderie Anglaise dresses, available in turquoise or blue.
I have picked out some of my favourite new season dresses below.
LK Bennett Lila A-line Dress
The LK Bennett Lila A-line Dress, pictured left, is a darling pure cotton sleeveless sun dress, with a scoop neck, coordinated self tie belt and a voluminous A-line skirt. Styled to make the most of your waist, this is the ideal dress of picnics in the park or an evening dance on holiday.
The model has completed the look with the LK Bennett Large Patent Leather Tote Bag in navy and the Zelita Patent Peep Toe Wedges in off white.
For a similar style in a printed dress, also take a look at the monochrome LK Bennett Lulu Print A-line Dress.
LK Bennett Kerrie Shirt Maxi Dress
The LK Bennett Kerrie Shirt Maxi Dress is made from a fluid chiffon cotton and silk blend fabric that flows around you as you walk. In a concealed front buttoning shirt dress style, with relaxed self tie drawstring waist, this is a body flattering style perfect for maxi dress lovers, yet you can display a sexy glimpse of leg at the front.
The model has completed the look with the LK Capri Leather Tote Gladiator Sandals and the matching Frome Hair Calf Leather Clutch, both in zebra print.
Other maxi dresses available this season include the LK Bennett Basilia Floral Print Maxi Dress.
LK Bennett Carly Floral Print Silk Dress
LK Bennett Carly Floral Print Silk Dress is a pure silk dress with a feminine floral print design in shades of grey, off white and tangerine. Sleeveless, the dress features soft pleating to the bust, a nipped in waist and a full skirt that floats down to about knee length, depending on your height.
It's ideal to wear for a summer party, impromptu drinks with friends or a summer wedding.
The model has completed the look with a mauve envelope clutch and the Bree Pointed Toe Kitten Heels in off white.
Similar styles include the Roxette Floral Print Dress, the Flo Printed Shift Dress and the Kaysa Silk Satin Dress.
Milly Liza Black Lace Peplum Dress, LK Bennett Alexia Patent Leather Box Clutch and LK Bennett Palma Gold Leather Sandals
This look is an evening look comprising a dress by Milly, aka Michelle Smith, the New York designer, ably accessorised by LK Bennett Clutch and Shoes.
Milly Liza Black Lace Peplum Dress
This new season black lace dress from Milly is sleeveless, featuring a round neck and keyhole detail at the back with a button fastening to the back of the neck. It has a peplum waist, a continuing trend from last season, and it falls to above the knee.
The lace is sheer, but the body of the dress is lined, revealing a sheer scalloped lace hemline. The sheer look is also a trend that we will be seeing a lot of this season – sheer without being too revealing being a key new season look.
The dress fastens with a hidden side zip fastening.
Black lace dresses are timeless and I love the fusion of sophistication and sex appeal that this dress offers. Ideal for an evening out, party or black tie dinner, the dress would look fab teamed with the clutch and sandals detailed below.
LK Bennett Alexia Patent Leather Box Clutch
This LK Bennett Box Clutch is a cannister shaped structured clutch bag, covered in patent leather. It has sleek, tubular lines with a gold frame and a push clasp at the top. Available in black or taupe, the bag is gusseted inside and features the LK Bennett Tudor Rose emblem on each end.
The clutch is big enough to contain a small coin purse, credit cards, keys, mobile phone and a lipstick and its structured shape keeps all your bits and pieces safe.
Both the black and taupe bags would go well with the above dress, but my personal preference would be to go for the taupe for the contrast effect. The taupe clutch also looks good with the Palma sandals below.
LK Bennett Palma Gold Leather Sandals
The Palma sandals are strappy gold leather sandals with a continuous asymmetrical strap which wraps around the ankle. They have a slim, stiletto heel, open toe and simply slip on to fit.
More of a stylish work of art than a pair of shoes, these heels are perfect for evening use. However, their simple lines and lack of unnecessary embellishment also means that you can use them on smart day wear occasions too.
Like taupe and black, gold will go with most outfits; just be careful about teaming it with other metallics.
LK Bennett Surrey Satin and Velvet Dress, Purple Clutch and Janna Platform Shoes
This look is composed entirely from items on sale at LK Bennett, and the outfit is primarily suited to evening wear. It's a combination of a turquoise dress (which, for die hards, is also available in black), a purple patent leather clutch and matching purple and red patent platform sandals.
LK Bennett Surrey Satin and Velvet Dress
This new season dress from LK Bennett is made from a viscose satin fabric, which is trimmed in crushed velvet around the waist and yoke. Sleeveless, the dress has a wide scoop neck and it falls to about knee length.
The velvet band around the waist is figure enhancing, highlighting a feminine shape.
Teamed with the clutch and shoes below, this is an evening wear dress, but you could wear it equally well during the day if you team it with court shoes and a smart blazer.
LK Bennett Purple Avon Clutch
The LK Bennett Avon clutch is availalble in a cornucopia of colours but I've chosen purple for this look, as it contrasts well with the colour of the dress and is a heavenly match for the shoes.
The clutch is made from shiny patent leather and has a structured shape with a gold tone frame and clasp. The included chain strap gives you all the options you need to wear this smart clutch howsoever you choose.
LK Bennett Janna Platform Shoes
The Janna platform sandals combine the luxury of red and purple patent leather with a polished gold buckle to make a great fashion statement. The shoes have a feminine touch with cross over straps to the toes, and the exposed platform sole mitigates the height of the the stiletto heel.
As an alternative to the Avon Clutch, the Frome Clutch – a flap over style – is also available to match these shoes.
LK Bennett Charris Dress, Nina Clutch and Nelly Shoes
LK Bennett Charris Dress
It's time to go out and party in the LK Bennett Charris Dress. The little black dress is pretty much a party staple, and this new knee length version from LK Bennett is shift shape, given extra pzazz with the addition of a lace skirt.
It would look charming teamed with gold or black accessories, and in this vein, here are the bag and shoes I've chosen to go with it.
LK Bennett Nina Gold Leather Clutch
The Nina clutch is a stylish box clutch with a gold frame, covered in black and gold textured leather. It has an options snake link chain strap and is full lined and gusseted with a slip pocket inside.
LK Bennett Nelly Shoes
These luxurious sandals define themselves with twisted gold textured patent gold leather, teamed with soft black suede and just the right amount of toe cleavage. The shoes have an ornate, laser textured heel and stay snugly on the foot thanks to the
suede heel cup and buckle fastening ankle strap.


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Clinodactyly is a congenital condition that may affect about one in 100 people. It is failure for a bone in the smallest finger to develop properly. This creates a scenario where the little finger or pinkie points and bends toward the ring finger. The degree to which this affects function varies in each case, and some people might have this slight malformation without ever requiring correction.
As previously stated, clinodactyly is congenital, meaning it is present at birth. It may occur when certain other congenital conditions are present. For instance, people with Down syndrome have a far greater likelihood of having clinodactyly. It also seems to occur more often in males than females. It should be noted that having the condition doesn't necessarily mean having Down syndrome, but its presence is usually an indication that a baby should be thoroughly analyzed for the syndrome and for other diseases with which this condition might present.
It isn't always possible to tell how severe a case of clinodactyly will be at onset. This is because changes to the bones as a child grows may make the condition worse. Sometimes at onset, there is such severe bending inward that surgery to create better function may be recommended immediately. Other times, doctors take a watch and wait approach, and would only recommend surgery if it appeared necessary at a later point. Unfortunately, in childhood, a single surgery is no guarantee that the problem is corrected. Since kids keep growing it might be necessary to perform multiple surgeries. On the other hand, some people do not have any surgical correction for this condition.
Surgery for clinodactyly may take several forms and could be performed by hand surgeons or frequently by plastic surgeons. The phalanges bone in the finger, which is usually misshapen or incorrectly oriented is all or partially removed in order to stop the curving. After surgery, a cast or special protection is worn over the hand until full healing has occurred. Frequently, children have this condition to the same degree in both hands, called bilateral clinodactyly. This would mean having both hands out of use for a while after a surgery, though sometimes doctors prefer to do one hand at a time so that a patient is not greatly inconvenienced.
This defect in the hand is commonly thought of as a mild one, and there are many other defects that may be more obvious and extensive. Yet this does not mean that evidence of clinodactyly should be ignored. If a parent sees signs of inward bend of the pinkie finger, this should at least be cause for a check-up or observation.
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We had a call-out to Newfound the other day, but I wanted to mention the company as a whole.
A neat looking, New England company dedicated to high quality small craft. They have plans, materials, tools and kits among their offerings.
We at the Newfound Woodworks are dedicated to providing the highest quality materials to make what we consider to be the most beautiful boat designs available. We prefer strip building so even though we now produce stitch and glue plywood kayaks, we really like our Hybrid construction method. Your purchase of our products is only the beginning of our relationship. We have produced two videos in DVD format to provide a wealth of information. We are happy to answer questions by e-mail and telephone. Since we also build boats, we know how to get you through the process.


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Sharing their learnings on cost reduction at the recent Lavery/Pennell Sustainable Innovation Breakfast were Pepsico, Nestle, Shell, Rexam, the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London and 2degrees. This note summarises the discussion.
Do Some Costs Matter More than Others?
Economists and managers have focussed traditionally on reducing labour costs. This resulted in the loss of 1.5 million UK manufacturing jobs from 1998 to 2011, reducing manufacturing labour costs from £100 billion p.a. to around £75 billion. But the £25 billion p.a. saved previously kept staff in meaningful employment, supported their households, and stimulated the economy through spending.
And the loss of those staff (representing over a third of UK manufacturing jobs) has placed increased burden onto the welfare system and in many cases resulted in economic hardship for individuals and their communities.
At the same time, non-labour manufacturing costs, comprising mostly raw materials and energy, have increased from £335 billion in 2004 to £345 billion in 2011 – an annual increase of 0.4%. Compare the impact of a 3.7% p.a. improvement from 1998 to 2011 (a similar rate achieved in labour headcount reduction) which would have saved £122 billion p.a. in costs by 2011. This 35% overall reduction in non-labour costs would have substantially improved the UK's competitiveness and boosted exports, in turn creating more jobs and wealth.
While the economic benefits resulting from a focus on non-labour costs attractive, so are the environmental and social benefits:
- Reduced biodiversity damage from mining and energy extraction
- Reduced transportation and refining impacts, including water take and waste
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
- Improved balance of payments for the UK from reduced importing of materials and energy
- Improved resource security and reduced supply risk
- Reducing non-labour resource use creates skilled jobs
So it would appear that the costs that matter, and which should be the focus of improvement efforts, are raw materials and energy.
Significant Non-Labour Resource Savings are Possible
Research by the Next Manufacturing Revolution collaboration between the University of Cambridge's Institute for Manufacturing, Lavery/Pennell and 2degrees has shown that leading manufacturers have reduced non-labour resource use by 8% p.a. for decades.
This 8% p.a. rate of improvement has occurred across sectors and been achieved in energy, water, packaging, materials, waste and transport. Usually this has occurred while meeting a 3 year or less investment payback requirement.
Leading companies have therefore opened up a significant cost advantage compared to many of their competitors, which continues to grow as leading companies continue to find further efficiency savings.
How Do They Do It?
Four themes were identified by breakfast attendees which consistently occur in leading non-labour resource efficient companies:
- Value in Waste
Leading companies recognise that waste has substantial value – not just the cost of disposal but the cost of raw materials and the processing that has been done on it. Recognising the full value of this waste has transformed views on waste and encouraged staff to find valuable uses and buyers for what would otherwise be disposed of.
- Focus on People
Conventional resource efficiency efforts focus mostly on machinery and processes. However, leading companies achieving significant resource efficiency improvements focus on people.
Key to engaging staff is Purpose – the subject of an earlier breakfast entitled How Purpose Drives Sustainable Innovation in Leading Companies.
Staff are motivated and engaged through setting up sites as profit centres and using goal alignment. Efforts are made to tap into the power of the collective knowledge of staff who have been making the products for decades and intimately understand the resource trade-offs made.
Champions are appointed based on their previous resource efficiency efforts and passion for the subject; their passion (combined with corporate support) can be infectious.
Some of the biggest successes have occurred from peer groups working together to identify improvements. Here innovation occurs in an informal way by bringing staff together.
- Measurement
Quantifying resource use enables benchmarking, a powerful tool for driving resource efficiency.
Measurement also provides direct feedback for staff to observe the impacts of initiatives that they try – enabling them to continue to build on early efforts as their understanding grows.
- Supplier and Customer Collaboration
Leading resource efficient companies treat suppliers and customers as valuable sources of innovation and insights. Laggard companies continue to interface with suppliers and customers through procurement and sales staff, who are not equipped or incentivised to engage in meaningful resource efficiency discussions exploring how both parties can collaborate for mutual benefit.
Traditionally, supplier collaboration has been done poorly and not been fruitful as suppliers are naturally suspicious about revealing potential cost savings to the customers who can demand all of the savings. Where supplier collaboration has been done well, such as by Asda Walmart supported by 2degrees, Golden Rules have been set up which are policed by a trusted third party such that savings identified are carefully apportioned to pre-agreed ratios.
Further expert views on successful collaboration are available in the write-up of the breakfast entitled How to Collaborate for Sustainable Innovation.
Conclusion: Time to Act
With leading companies achieving 8% p.a. improvement in their largest costs (non-labour resources), those companies not achieving these levels of improvement will soon be uncompetitive.
Valuing waste, focussing on people, measuring and driving supplier/customer collaboration enable companies new to non-labour resource efficiency to make substantial savings quickly.
We believe that business can and should be more sustainable and profitable. Lavery/Pennell exists to make this possible and valuable. We have identified billions of dollars of value for some of the world's leading companies, both through revenue growth and cost reduction – and established disruptive new startups including Rype Office.


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It feels good to know that while I was browsing about fender cyber twin I found out they are also shipping to the Philippines. And yes, I am having my great vacation here in the Philippines and enjoying it to the max! This guitar amp from Fender is considered to be the best! Cool, isn't it?
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