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Not exactly a Dale Carnegie. Mr. Bush's move to the 9 a.m. slot of the "Today" show, announced in May, was viewed as a major career leap. But he struggled to adapt his preppy persona to the gauzier realm of morning television, and tensions with co-stars soon spilled into the open, including an on-air rebuke from Al Roker when Mr. Bush defended the Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte.
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Three Random Satsangs
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A Dharma Bum
Sundari: Hello, Reeves. I am replying on behalf of James.
Reeves: Thank you for your response. I have come to realize that trip and everything that happened can truly only be interpreted by myself.
Sundari: From the point of view of the person Reeves, this is correct. From the point of view of Vedanta, we ask: who is the "myself" that is interpreting? All interpretations are a result of pre-existing conditioning, or vasanas; in other words, interpretation is a subjective version of truth as seen through the filter of the mind – not the truth.
Reeves: It is still teaching me. I have also come to notice when I have reached the necessary amount of actual analyzing needed for such events. In other words, looking too much into one thing, then moving on.
Sundari: Who is the teacher and who is the "me" that is being taught – and taught what? It is true that everything that happens in life is our teacher from the person's point of view. Your statements imply that you are identified with the mind and you think that you are the person who goes by the name of Reeves who is the sum total of all his experiences, analyzing himself on the basis of his experiences.
The guiding principle of Vedanta is that only self-knowledge, not experience, can remove ignorance from the mind.
Self-knowledge is different from knowledge of objects, such as your interpretation of your trip or any other experience, because self-knowledge is subject-based, not object-based. Self-knowledge is always true because it is true to the self, meaning it cannot be dismissed or negated by any other knowledge. Knowledge of objects is not knowledge unless it is true to the object. If it is my knowledge, then it is my interpretation of an object, which is not necessarily knowledge. Ignorance (or my point of view) causes me to see or experience objects in a certain way because of my conditioning. People believe that ignorance is knowledge because they believe that what they experience is knowledge. It may be knowledge but it may not be.
Self-knowledge depends on the nature of the self, not on knowledge gained through personal experience, meaning through object-knowledge. Self-knowledge is based on irrefutable logic, which is why we call it the science of consciousness. On the basis of self-knowledge the individual can retain or reject the knowledge gained through his or her personal experience.
Vedanta is a valid means of knowledge designed to remove ignorance of the true nature of reality – and to reveal that your true nature is awareness, not Reeves. Although life indeed is the teacher, unless one understands what life is and what the true nature of the person is, any knowledge gained through experience is limited because it happens in time, therefore has a beginning and an end, so no experience can ever become a permanent or continuous experience. Experience alone will not remove ignorance unless self-knowledge is present and the mind is qualified to receive and assimilate it.
If you want self-knowledge, subjecting the mind to self-inquiry, into the true nature of reality, is required; you need a teacher and scripture. You need to be taught how to discriminate yourself, awareness, from Reeves, your reflection in the subtle body, or mind.
Reeves: So dharma is a direction playing its part to induce the experience, and direction to travel, leading to the next? The synchronistic aspect of the events is just a portion of the dharma.
Sundari: Dharma is doing what is appropriate in every situation, in accordance with your inborn nature, your karma or life situation and with the natural or universal laws that operate in and run the field of existence – of which the person called Reeves is a part of. If the actions you take are in harmony with your dharma, the steps to take will unfold naturally without agitation of the mind.
Reeves: I was mainly trying to understand what a dharma bum is ("bum" has many definitions), and putting too many names to things (i.e. synchronicity and dharma) while over-exerting/over-analyzing my conscious brain and forgetting to go with the flow, such as now (LOL).
Sundari: The only valid criteria for determining whether or not you are acting appropriately in any given situation is to evaluate if what you are doing brings you peace of mind or not. There is no such thing as one dharma fits all on the personal level – dharma is different for everyone because everyone has different conditioning and karma. Apart from personal dharma, there is also universal dharma which does apply to everyone, such as non-injury.
If you are running away from your responsibilities or doing something that causes agitation or suffering for yourself or others in the short- or long-term, then it is not dharmic. That said, maybe doing what is right for you agitates others but that is not your problem but theirs. Only you will know by the level of peace of mind present.
Reeves: Forgive my babble. I will not be having access to computers for a very long time starting in a few weeks. Everything in the last two years, and my entire life, have led me to an experience I have always dreamed of accomplishing, and following my heart in nature will finally be one.
Thank you for your insight and I hope you enjoy your journey to the fullest.
~ Reeves
Sundari: You are welcome, Reeves. Good luck with your adventure and may it bring you what you are looking for – and some things you do not know you are looking for. ☺
~ Namaste, Sundari

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Winter is finally here, it's time to start thinking about your immune system to help you stay ahead of the cold season.
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[1] http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1602/S00453/new-study-reveals-a-third-of-kiwis-are-sleep-deprived.htm
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17921465
[3] https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007165.htm
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Stacking The Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews. Be sure to check out her site where you can find the link to the others participating in this meme. -T
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Jess and I both love Downton Abbey and Katherine Longshore, so this was an awesome Christmas Eve surprise!
Also, we're going to Katherine's release party in January, so don't be surprised if you get a recap + a giveaway or two.
Jess has been dying for this book for months, so Christmas Eve was extra awesome!
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They're working to build a new sector of the economy based on transparency, accountability and purpose. Their commitment to the highest standards of social and` environmental excellence returns meaningful benefits to all stakeholders and measures not only sound profitability, but impact on the communities they serve, and on the natural environment in which they live and work.
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Aussie Author - Efthalia Pegios
Today I have my dear friend Effie over. Get comfy hon and ready to spill the beans. First up, tell us what you're working on now.
That's my problem I'm always working on too much. Phantasia – Book 2 in the Phi Athanatoi Series and two short steamy novellas that may never see the light of day. J
What do you need to set the mood for you to write?
A cup of strong coffee.
Where do you do your best work?
I prefer my desk at home but some days I need to get out and have noise around me. I just zone out and do as much as I can.
When did you fall in love...with writing? I think when my mother bought me my very own dictionary for school. I was so fascinated with words. My favourite book in the whole wide world is the dictionary. The thought of so many words and meanings in one book and the potential of stringing so many interesting words into sentences…a euphoric concept for a writer. Crazy…I know.
What do you love most about the genre you write?
I love that it feeds the thirst for the infinite possibilities that rattle around in my brain. The fact that I can use magic if I choose, is magic in itself. If it's set in the here and now it limits me. I abhor limits when the creative muse is calling. Plus I think I'm a closet rule breaker. ;) Having said that, I do like to challenge my muse. So I'm attempting the here and now.
Share the titles of three books on your bedside table.
I don't have a bedside table. But three books on my desk at the moment, The Wood Queen by Karen Mahoney, Too Good to be True by Kristen Higgins and Because of you by Cathy Maxwell.
Do you set yourself strict rules while you're writing?
I'm slowly learning and I have some good friends that slap me over the head occasionally. No names…
Ha ha, I don't mind admitting I'm onto you. We all need someone to whip our butts every now and then.
What is your favorite thing to do outside of writing?
Coffee with my hubby or friends. Nothing beats a quick coffee and some conversation. Outside of that I love walking, driving and reading.
Fast & Flirty
1. Favorite color - Blue
2. Favorite food – This is too hard a question. I love food. Okay… pasta is my comfort food.
3. Boots or heels- Boots for every day but heels for the evening.
4. eReader or Print- Both.
5. Social Media: Love it or Hate it- Addicted…much!
6. Beer, Liquor or Wine or tea- All of them and you forgot coffee.
7. Favorite place to get it on besides the bedroom- OMG! So not answering this. You'd be scarred for life. J
8. Favorite TV Show- At the moment Downton Abby and Game of Thrones.
9. Favorite Book series (besides your own) - I have so many but Charley Davidson by Darynda Jones. Makes me giggle. I like that books can do that.
10. Pj's or Lingerie – Both.
11. Vampires vs. Shifters - Vampires
12. Favorite Genre- Paranormal then pretty much everything.
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/EfthaliaP
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Efthalia/475482805804732?ref=hl
WEBSITE: http://www.efthaliapegios.com
Here is a little teaser to keep you going until the first book is out.
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Hi Ann,
Amy Rose Bennett
4/21/2014 01:04:01 pm
Lovely blog post ladies :) - some very interesting questions and answers (and I don't blame you for not answering the 'favourite-place -other-than-the-bedroom-to-get-it-on' question, Efthalia! LOL). I can so relate to your love for the dictionary. I bought a thesaurus with my pocket money when I was 10 for the same reason - words are cool! Your stories and excerpt sound intriguing too; an interesting variation on the more usual paranormal fare (although I love vampires too.) Best of luck with your series!
Hi Amy.
Susanne Bellamy
4/21/2014 01:26:14 pm
Hi Effie and Ann. Love learning more about you, Effie. My favourite book is my dad's dictionary. I remember using it when I was young and I love using it now. Each time I touch it reminds me of my dad and his love of stories and language. I can't wait for the day your Phi Athanatoi series greets the world. Best wishes, Effie. xx
4/22/2014 04:48:26 pm
Love seeing inside people's heads and yours is definitely crazy-interesting...but I think I knew that. Like Amy Rose, I love my Thesaurus too. Great interview ladies!
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Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. Matt. 27:45 c.f. Mark 15:33; Luke23:44
FYI: Six to nine would be from noon till 3:00 pm on our Babylonian time scale.
None of us are meteorologists or astronomers, so we don't know HOW it got dark, we only know why it must be.
Even the inherited churches understand that the Passover lambs were symbolic of the Redeemer's final and complete payment for sin.
For Christ, our paschal lamb, has been sacrificed. 1 Cor 5:7b
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The MAPS F-84 was recovered from a private collector in N.E. Ohio. The aircraft was parked in the middle of the yard surrounded by various airplanes and other items. Its recovery can only be described as taking the ship out of the bottle! The effort of the all volunteer recovery crew is something to be admired.


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Matt Smith has told press at The National Television Awards that Doctor Who is 'bigger' than himself and
Karen Gillan, who will leave her character Amy Pond behind later this year.
Smith and Gillan both won the Drama Performance gongs in their respective male/female categories at The National Television Awards last night, despite Doctor Who as a whole losing out to Downton Abbey for the Drama award.
But Smith, who plays the Timelord himself in the long-running BBC series, says he doesn't think the stars of Doctor Who outshine the programme itself.
Speaking backstage at the NTAs yesterday, the 29-year-old actor expressed regret that his co-star was leaving the series.
He told reporters: 'I always knew me and Karen would have different journeys. I'm sad [she's leaving] and I enjoyed working with her, but the show is bigger than any of us.
âI wouldnât mind a male companion now that Karen has left.'
He added: 'I'm not worried I'll be typecast by Doctor Who. I've not signed up for any films yet but am interested after I've finished being the Doctor in a year. I'm interested in directing too.'
Many Doctor Who fans believed the series was a shoo-in for the Drama award after Smith and Gillan scooped their gongs, but it was Hugh Bonneville and the rest of the Crawley clan who were celebrating in the end, as Downton Abbey walked home with the accolade.
Elsewhere, it was a successful night for Coronation Street, which beat EastEnders in the Serial Drama category, as well as for The X Factor, which scooped the prize for Talent Show.
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While in Paris, my family and I participated in a group wine-tasting class (taught in English) at La Dernière Goutte, a charming wine boutique in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Seated in the stone-walled back room wine cave of this cozy, rustic shop, we embarked on a journey encompassing all of the French wine regions.
Juan Sanchez, owner of La Dernière Goutte, is a charming ex-pat who has been in the wine business for 25 years. With his well-honed palate and genuine enthusiasm for teaching, Juan's classes are suitable for wine lovers at any level.
Juan stated that his goal is, "to really give his clients an appreciation of French wine, and take the mystery out of it. Whether you are a tourist, or living in Paris, you will become more confident about tasting, ordering and buying French wine." He accomplishes this by giving you a vocabulary pertaining to wine, using all the commonly known wine jargon, so that you can learn to describe and communicate your taste to a sommelier or shop-keeper. The idea is to get you to want to learn more, and to gain confidence, and we did.
As we tasted and described seven wines, we began to grasp that at a more practical level, these principles would help reduce the risk of getting a bottle we did not like.
Equipped with a map of France, Juan related the different wine regions to the grapes and their taste. He brings gems from each region to the table. He also discussed food and wine pairing, what to notice on a label, and how to decipher restaurant wine lists (which I have always found intimidating!).
La Dernière Goutte is a definite stop in Paris if you want to experience an exceptional and insightful wine class. And if you find yourself in the 6th arrondissement on Fridays and Saturdays, don't miss the free wine tastings!
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We offer accommodation in our shearers' quarters. The shearers' quarters can accommodate up to 10 people, it consists of a dining / lounge room with flat screen TV (DVD player and USB port), fully equipped kitchen (gas stove, fridge / freezer, microwave) a bathroom with 2 showers and 1 toilet. 1 bedroom with a double bed and 2 bedrooms with 4 single beds each, the last 2 bedrooms have flat screen TV's (DVD player and USB port).
$ 100.00 a night for 2 people, extra persons $ 10.00 a night each.
Doonas, pillows, linen and towels can be provided for $ 20.00 extra per person.


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04 June 2010
Paige turns a page
For designers who want to work at the tippy top, AD is still the place to attract new clients and thrill current ones - even with Gerard Butler's naked feet appearing on its cover.
In the spirit of the much missed Decorno, what do you think? Who should be the next editor-in-chief?
Click here for an interview with Paige and founder of Page Six (and family friend), the late great James Brady.
Photo by Steve Paige
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- P.Gaye Tapp at Little Augury said...
As Marisa at stylebeat said yesterday-Mitchell Owens, the only possible choice. What wonders he could perform! pgt
- June 4, 2010 at 9:56 AM
- Emily Evans Eerdmans said...
Gaye, call me selfish - but I would greatly miss reading Mitch's beautiful prose....
- June 4, 2010 at 10:23 AM
- P.Gaye Tapp at Little Augury said...
but doesn't every editor get a say? at least one good page-not to mention the influence over others that could benefit from that gift-
- June 4, 2010 at 10:31 AM
A longtime coming...MANY have said so, though while walking on crushed eggshells.
Refreshing to open the windows again onto the legendary chronicle of Americas' finest, which of late, has been the same Merry-go-Round of characters.
Would someone PLEASE drive the leopard upholstered Hispano-Suiza for a pick up...and let the Prius or BMW bring in Mitchell.
He would guide this back into what it was originally about, HOMES of ALL styles of Creativity, by ALL architects and designers...not just the chosen few, which some are questionable at best.
- June 4, 2010 at 10:57 AM
- The Down East Dilettante said...
That naked foot thing---it started in Met Home, then it spread to Elle Decor, where for about three years no man of the house got to wear shoes for his close-up (what was that about Margaret Russell?), including one in a pin strip suit, then finally, five years after everybody else did it, Paige Rense caught the wave. Very amusing.
I'm with you about AD editorially. I've been trawling through old AD's, and old HB's, in search of blogging inspiration, and in both cases, I was struck by how much finer and more varied the editorial content of both compared to now, though AD always had its embarrassingly shiver inducing focus on lavish over taste or style
But once, there was more of substance in AD. A long, very long time ago.
- June 4, 2010 at 11:30 AM
- ArchitectDesign™ said...
LA, I think Mitchell Owens would be a fabulous choice as well, LA. So many of the other talented editors are 'taken' but I also wonder about Dominique Browning who was so fabulous at house & garden. She could definitely turn that magazine around but not sure she would be interested given all the promotion she's doing for her new book.
- June 4, 2010 at 12:43 PM
As I have been following up on this post today by this esteemed writer have wondered when the DB name would crop up. Hasn't she done that and been there? Unfortunately we know what she can do and time for a change isn't it? Though a fan of the defunct House and Garden, didn't it become her magazine?
- June 4, 2010 at 4:48 PM
- Pamela Terry and Edward said...
I say bring Dominique Browning back. I still miss her version of House and Garden.
- June 4, 2010 at 5:04 PM
- home before dark said...
I am with LA and Marisa at Stylebeat drumming up the name of Mitchell Owens. Or, perhaps, if his beautiful burnished prose is too much missed as you suggest, why I think the very talented EEE might set the world on its decorated, historical, and much sassy ear.
- June 4, 2010 at 8:19 PM
Perhaps Mitchell Owens is already there? Miss stopping in to see him... My vote is with little augury.
Mitchell Owens, Mitchell Owens, Mitchell Owens (clicking heels)
- June 5, 2010 at 1:33 AM
- Emily Evans Eerdmans said...
Down East, your thoughtful dissertation on the rise and popularization of the nude foot is something I will never forget. THANK YOU for that. EEE
- June 7, 2010 at 10:53 AM
- Emily Evans Eerdmans said...
Home, that is a conversation I couldn't even entertain for at least another two decades.... but I have high hopes that the Newhouses will choose someone with the depth and breadth and elegance exhibited by such worthy candidates as Mr. Owens...
- June 7, 2010 at 10:58 AM
Hamish would be fantastic - of course I am a little obsessed with him - but he would certainly bring some color (literally and figuratively) into the magazine. KDM
- June 8, 2010 at 7:03 PM


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Title Alliance, a RESPA-compliant ESOP company that specializes in joint ventured title insurance agencies for the residential real estate industry announced today their 40th title joint ventured agency. The partnership with RE/MAX Preferred and Title Alliance will be known as Preferred Closing Services, LLC and will have locations in both Newtown Square and West Chester Pennsylvania.
Title Alliance has a long standing relationship with RE/MAX operations. In 2014, their RE/MAX affiliated joint ventured agencies handled 1889 applications and 1502 closings with a total gross revenue of $3.12 million. Preferred Closing Services, their 10th joint ventured agency with RE/MAX franchises, looks to add to those numbers. It is anticipated to open in the spring of 2015 with two branch locations.
RE/MAX Preferred has a total of 68 agents and was conceived in 1995. As a leader in the real estate industry, their two locations have handled 8811 transactions since conception with over 2 billion in real estate transactions. In 2014 Re/MAX Preferred handled 606 transactions and expects to continue their growing trend with their joint venture with Title Alliance. Michael Santoleri and Michael D'Adamo the owners of the branch pride themselves on continuity in an ever changing landscape of real estate in the region.
"While our competitors change brands and ownership constantly, we pride ourselves in having a long history of associating with, and retaining, the absolute best agents in the entire Delaware Valley," Santoleri says. He continues, "Partnering with Title Alliance brings us their years of experience and professionalism to help guide us, our agents, and their clients through all of the upcoming changes in the title/closing industry." He concludes, "We also liked their agent centric model allowing us to offer ownership to our agents in our new title venture."
Title Alliance's Director Bill O'Connell says, "We are excited to partner with the RE/MAX Preferred team. We are always looking for partners who share in our core values. We impressed with the leadership in the RE/MAX office and their integrity." He concludes, "The market is continuing to shift upward, and we anticipate positive years for Preferred Closing Services as well as all of our entities."
Preferred Closing Services LLC will be located:
12 Albans Circle
Newton Square PA 19073
1595 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
The company is planning for a mid Spring 2015 launch of Preferred Closing Services.
About Title Alliance:
Title Alliance, Ltd, an ESOP Company is located in Media, PA and has been creating RESPA compliant title joint ventures since 1983 with lenders, mortgage bankers, realtors, builders and credit unions. Their roots date back to 1948 when their first agency, which is still in existence today, was formed. For more information or to find out how a Title Alliance's partnership or title management skills could benefit you visit them online or contact Lindsay Smith at 800-220-3901 x 165.
About RE/MAX Preferred:
Located in both Newtown Square and West Chester, Pennsylvania, the RE/MAX Preferred Group The RE/MAX Preferred is committed to being home to the best agents in the Delaware Valley. Their doors opened in 1995 and to date have 68 agents who serviced over $2 billion in Real Estate Transactions. For more information about RE/MAX Preferred or for information on joining their team, visit http://www.WeSellHomes.com.
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A photo-walk along Budapest's 'Cultural Avenue'
Originally named after Prime Minister Gyula Andrássy, a key advocate for building the avenue, Andrássy Avenue has had many names since its inauguration in 1885. It was named Stalin after World War II, Hungarian Youth in 1956, People's Republic from 1956 to 1989 and Andrássy Avenue again, since 1989.
The eclectic palaces and houses that line the avenue were built by the most distinguished architects of the time for aristocrats, bankers and landowners.
Neo-Renaissance, Art Nouveau and Neo-Classicist architectural styles can all be found along Andrássy Avenue making it a great place for an architectural walk.
Recognized as a World Heritage Site, Andrássy Avenue is often called the 'Cultural Avenue' of Budapest, because of the many museums and galleries located along the avenue. One of them is the House of Terror Museum.
Named after its shape, Oktogon is the busy intersection of Andrássy Avenue and the Grand Boulevard.
The Opera House, perhaps the most beautiful Neo-Renaissance building on the avenue, opened in 1884. It was commissioned by Emperor Franz Joseph and designed by Miklós Ybl, one of Europe's leading architects in the mid to late 19th century.
Andrássy Avenue connects the city center (Erzsébet tér) with City Park. It's a long avenue and the Millennium Underground Railway runs beneath its entire length.
Take a stroll on Andrássy Avenue and you'll understand why Budapest is often called the Paris of the East.
Photos by Márk Mervai


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DEL MAR — With the KAABOO Del Mar 2017 entertainment lineup scheduled to be revealed this month, organizers of the three-day music festival recently announced a program that could make ticket purchases a little easier on the wallet.
There are three pass options available. The "Hang Loose" is $219, plus $36.45 in fees, and provides three-day access into all general admission "experiences."
The three-day "Hang 5 VIP" is $719, plus $50.45 in fees, and offers premium stage viewing in the lounges and amplify-only viewing platforms.
For $2,599, plus $102.45 in fees, the "Hang 10 VIP" early-bird pass, which sold out last year, also offers access to the artist lounge, meet-and-greets with artists and chefs, golf cart access, free parking and complimentary food and beverages in designated areas.
Three-day parking passes for the first two options range from $100 to $200.
All onsite parking must be purchased in advance.
Attendees can secure passes for $45.90 and make monthly payments until the event, which will be held Sept. 15 to Sept. 17 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Weezer will be performing. Additional acts will be announced on the KAABOO website March 23.
Described as an "adult escape" arts and entertainment "mix-perience," KAABOO is geared toward an older crowd. It features about 100 acts on several stages throughout each day.
Last year performers included Aerosmith, Jimmy Buffett, Fall Out Boy, Gin Blossoms, Lenny Kravitz, Goo Goo Dolls, Third Eye Blind, Ludacris and Jack Johnson.
Comedy headliners included Dana Carvey, Sarah Silverman and Cheech & Chong.


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Note: This applies to Luxe 1.0.0-alpha.2. This might not be true forever.
Luxe does some neat things with managing assets and creating animations, but like everything else, it has its own set of quirks that are important to be aware of. Now that I've got it working I think it will be easy to set up in the future (if I can remember how to properly format the JSON files. More on that later) but I'm writing this in hopes that it will save someone else an hour or two of frustration and so when I forget later on I can come back later and remind myself...
Managing Assets
Luxe uses an underlying framework called Snow to manage the loading and unloading of assets. Luxe and Snow work hand in hand and all the Snow features are usable through Luxe, so you shouldn't have to mess with Snow much, but it is worth knowing a little bit about it in case you run into trouble. One problem that games can have is when assets are asynchronously loaded. Basically it means that it takes time for a graphic to get loaded from the web or hard disk or whatever, and you might try to use it before it is done. Snow handles this with an object called a Promise. As I understand it, a Promise object says "I'm loading something but it isn't done yet. But it will. I promise." The problem is that you can still try to do something like display a promise object and it can cause problems. So if you can't get things to display or they show up as a big white box, check the debug logs and see if it mentions Promises. In that case, your object didn't load yet but you tried to use it.
So to avoid all those problems, Luxe uses an object called a parcel. A parcel is a collection of objects that are loaded and unloaded into memory at one time. Setting up a Parcel isn't hard, per se, but it is quirky. Once you understand it things flow smoothly, but getting there can be tricky.
My goal is to get this animation into my game.
From this sprite sheet.
Setting up the parcel
To load this animation I'm going to need two things in my Parcel. The first is the spritesheet and the second is a JSON file that explains how the spritesheet should be read. I'll get into how to format that JSON file in a minute, but for now I could just create a empty file called anim.json and work on importing that. I'm going to create my parcel in my ready() function so it is created when my application initializes. I also want to declare the variable beforehand so it is available to the entire program so I can dispose if it later.
Here's my parcel setup:
//in Main.hx var parcel:Parcel; //in ready() parcel = new Parcel({ jsons:[ { id:'assets/anim.json' } ], textures : [ { id: 'assets/cat.png' } ], });
Parcels are no exception to Luxe's normal way of constructing objects through typeDefs instead of long constructors. Right now I struggle with it, but I think after some use I might come to like it. Parcels can contain arrays of textures, jsons, shaders, bytes, texts, fonts, and sounds. These are both files in my assets directory. Getting all the [ ]s and { }s in the right place is kind of a pain and a single missed one can cause all sorts of headaches, but once you get it parcels are quick to create. You get good at creating stuff by typeDef after awhile with Luxe...
Setting up the Preloader
I like preloaders. If you don't have a preloader the users will be staring at a blank screen while the application loads assets and might think your application is broken or frozen. Luxe makes it easy to set up a preloader and the default one is very functional, so we might as well use it. I created mine right below the parcel.
new ParcelProgress({ parcel : parcel, background : new Color(1,1,1,0.85), oncomplete : assets_loaded });
The default PreLoader is just a black bar that fills up, but you could override it and make you own. During construction, you can specify the colors of all the different options to customize it a little, but the only required things are the parcel you want to show progress for and the function that should run after it is complete. This function is really important for reasons that will hopefully become clear in a minute.
Load the Parcel
Last and easiest step.
This kicks off the parcel loading function and starts loading the assets. Once the assets are loaded they are available through Luxe.resources.
The problem
You might (if you were me) assume that since we set up a preloader and kicked off our parcel.load() function you can use the assets that you loaded. Well, you are wrong. The important thing to realize when you kick off the parcel.load() function is that your code continues to run. So maybe after you run parcel.load() you want to create a sprite using one of the graphics in the parcel. So this code:
//In the ready() function var sprite:Sprite = new Sprite( { name:"cat", texture:Luxe.resources.texture("assets/cat.png") } );
This code should work, but will actually display a white box. The reason is because the cat.png texture hasn't loaded yet, so the Luxe.resource.texture call returned a Promise object. Of course, we tried to use this promise object to load into an image, so Luxe just gives us a white box.
The trick is that we need to wait to use any of the assets until we know that they are finished loading. That's where the assets_loaded function we referenced in the ParcelProgress object comes into play. We want to do all of our initialization of anything that needs assets from the parcel there instead of in the ready() function.
public function assets_loaded(_) { trace("All assets loaded"); var s:Sprite = new Sprite( { name:"cat", texture:Luxe.resources.texture("assets/cat.png"), }); }
There we go! Now we have waited until our asset is loaded to initialize our variable! We should be all set now, right?
The second problem
The second problem is related to the first, but is even more tricky. Our application continued running while we were waiting for our assets to load and gave us some funky results when we tried to use unloaded assets, but now that we are waiting to initialize them it should be all set, right?
When I tried this it seemed to make things worse. Now my preloader bar just went up half way and stopped. I couldn't get to the debug sceen to see what was going on. I had no indication of where my problem was. It took some work, but I found my problem. It was actually the same problem as before. While my assets were loading my code continued to run.
The update loop was firing at 60fps even while the preloader was doing its thing. My update loop was trying to do things with my sprite object, but before when it just couldn't load the texture, now the sprite wasn't even initialized!
The trick is that not only can I not initialize my variables until my assets are done loading, I can't even run my update loop. With two lines of code I can stop that.
//Right at the top of the update loop if (sprite == null) return;
There we go. Now the sprite won't be initialized until the assets_loaded function is called and the update loop doesn't run until the sprite object is created. Finally everything is working like it is supposed to.
Adding animations to the sprite
Of course now that I've got everything loaded my sprite is displaying the whole spritesheet, but lets take care of that. Luxe has this powerful system of Components that can be added to Entities to make them do things. A Sprite is an extension of a Visual object, which is an extension of Entity, so we can add components to them. The specific component we want is called SpriteAnimation. A SpriteAnimation does some neat things, but requires a specific method of initialization, like most things in Luxe. In particular, you have to load an animation from a JSON file. Remember that blank anim.json file we loaded in the parcel? We need to add some stuff to it.
{ "run" : { "frame_size":{ "x":"200", "y":"200" }, "frameset": ["1-9"], "loop": "true", "speed": "18" }, "jumpup" : { "frame_size":{ "x":"200", "y":"200" }, "frameset": ["10"], "loop": "true", "speed": "18" }, "jumpdown" : { "frame_size":{ "x":"200", "y":"200" }, "frameset": ["11"], "loop": "true", "speed": "18" } }
Here is my JSON file. It is made up of an array of Objects. Each Object has a name ("run", "jumpup", "jumpdown") that will end up being the animation name. Inside each object are keys and values that the SpriteAnimation object uses to build the different animations.
- frame_size - What size is each frame in the spritesheet?
- frameset - This is where the power comes in. You can be very specific with what you want your animation to do and how it should proceed. "1-9" just simply plays frames 1 through 9 in order. I could say "1-5", "hold3", "3-2" to display frames 1 - 5, then display 5 for two more frames, then move backwasds from 3 - 2.
- loop - This is a tricky one. If you set this to false it won't loop your animations. However, when I set my single frame animations to loop:false it didn't allow me to change animations afterwards. Not sure why but I'll investigate sometime.
- Speed: This is the number of frames per second the animation should play at. If you set this explicitly in the SpriteAnimation it seems to override this setting.
Create the SpriteAnimation object
Before we can create the SpriteAnimation object we first will need a JSONResource object to pass it. Luckily they are easy to create. Since I already have my JSON objects loaded from the parcel, I can use Luxe.resources.json() to get it.
var animObj = Luxe.resources.json('assets/anim.json');
Now I can create my SpriteAnimation object.
//Declared so the whole game can use it. var anim:SpriteAnimation; //In the load_asset() function so the parcel is finished loading. //Add this SpriteAnimation component to the Sprite called s that I created earlier. anim = s.add(new SpriteAnimation( { name:"anim" } )); //Add in the animation details that we specified in the JSON file. anim.add_from_json_object(animObj.asset.json); anim.animation = 'run'; anim.play();
One of the things that I find strange is that the SpriteAnimation isn't attached to a texture at all. It uses the texture that is loaded into the sprite. This might be nice because if I have different sprites that have the same format of sprite sheet I can use the same SpriteAnimation object for all of them.
That's all there is to it! Now when I run my application I have a running cat. If I want to change the direction of the animation, scale it, or move it around I just make the changes to my Sprite object and Luxe takes care of the rest for me.
The asset loading and animation process for Luxe has a learning curve to it, but it is likely just because the engine is still in Alpha and the documentation hasn't caught up yet. I'm not sure how permanent this method is, but it is a powerful and fairly flexible way of handling animations, so it will work for now.


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Gut GuardiansNutrition Health & Wellness
It is a known fact that our bodies are comprised of trillions of cells; this is also the case for the microbial kingdom. Given authenticated scientific research, it is impossible to predict the exact ratio of bacteria to cells that make up our physical constitution. There are a variety of factors to consider such as weight, height, health habits, environment, etc., which varies from individual to individual. These microorganisms play a significant role in determining the physical manifestations of health or disease within our system.
What is microbiota & microbiome?
Microbiota is the ecological community of commensal, symbiotic and pathogenic microorganisms that share our body space.
Whereas, microbiome refers to the microorganisms themselves.
Maintaining bio-dome for our gut-guardians:
More than any other organ or body part, the highest concentration of microbiome is found in our gut. It has been speculated by the scientific community that ideal ratio between the bacteria in your gut is 85 percent "good" and 15 percent "bad." Therefore, if you don't have enough good bacteria, the bad bacteria can proliferate and grow. Lack of diversity in friendly gut bacteria and unbalanced flora can affect many parts of your body and can cause illness, chronic inflammation, poor nutrition, yeast infections, bloating, mental health problems, digestive issues, immune system breakdown, autoimmune disorders, overgrowth of bad bacteria, absorption of toxins into your bloodstream, skin conditions, cognitive problems and much more. Even the National Institute of Health has funded a large-scale study called the Human Microbiome Project (HMP) with the mission of generating resources that would enable the comprehensive characterization of the human microbiome and analysis of its role in human health and disease.
Microflora thrive in alkaline environment, therefore it is essential to support these little, yet mighty guys with proper diet and holistic self-discipline. It is just as important to acknowledge that your gut bacteria are very vulnerable to your lifestyle choices and environmental factors. This is especially true given the current state of our adverse external environment. Refined sugar and grains, processed foods, antibiotics (including the ones given to livestock,) chemicals, heavy metals in our food and water supply, as well other free radicals constantly jeopardize the survival of microbiome.
So if you find yourself asking, "how do I protect my gut-guardians?" We are here to provide you with some supportive tips!
"Tale of Two Wolves"
A grandfather is talking with his grandson and he says there are two wolves inside of us which are always at war with each other.
One of them is a good wolf which represents things like kindness, bravery and love. The other is a bad wolf, which represents things like greed, hatred and fear.
The grandson stops and thinks about it for a second then he looks up at his grandfather and says, "Grandfather, which one wins?"
The grandfather quietly replies, the one you feed.
As per Cherokee parable "Tale of Two Wolves" it is the wolf that you feed the most that is the one who wins the battle. In addition to positive thinking, intake of phytonutrient filled foods and juices, and physical activity, we must consume pre-biotics and pro-biotics in a capsule and food form alike.
Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially your digestive system. They produce digestive enzymes, help absorb vital nutrients, stimulate the immune system, but also compete with bad bacteria in your system.
*Found in sauerkraut and other fermented products such as yogurt and kefir. There are also a variety of reliable companies that pre-package these ingredients into capsule form.
Prebiotics are a special form of dietary fiber that acts as a fertilizer for the good bacteria already living in your gut. While probiotics introduce good bacteria into the gut, prebiotics act as a fertilizer for the good bacteria that's already there. They help your good bacteria grow, improving the good-to-bad bacteria ratio.
*Found in dandelion greens, garlic, and onions (+ any vegetables in that family, e.g. leeks), asparagus, bananas, chicory, coniferous vegetables and in general, most raw plant-based foods. Similarly to probiotics, probiotics can be consumed in a full-spectrum supplement form.
Raw Republic recommends:
High-potency, physician grade capsules and powders. In addition, probiotics with variable number of strains and greater bacteria count. Probiotic supplements that contain multiple strains tend to be more effective because different strains of probiotic bacteria have slightly different functions and tend to concentrate in various parts of the gut. All of these strains work synergistically to influence the enhancement of our health, and the more of them you have, the greater the coverage.
Raw coconut-meat based yogurt:
Eating sugar feeds the "bad" or pathogenic bacteria yeast and fungi in your gut, which may actually harm you. Unlike a typical yogurt in your grocery store, Raw Republic created sugar-free and dairy-free yogurt, using a gluten-free, plant-derived probiotic. It is supremely nourishing and infused with billions of "good" bacteria from various strands.
Why dairy-free?
There is little to no regulation on organic meat and dairy in the United States. Therefore, when buying from main-stream food suppliers, there is very little guarantee that the product you are consuming actually comes from antibiotic-free livestock. It has been reported that it takes only one dose of antibiotics to demonstrate significant effects on 1/3 of bacterial species. Where some species recovered, others were permanently reduced, leading to serious complications in the gut and overall health.
Going Coconuts?
Coconut meat contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) which is a healthy type of fat. Its contents are transported from the intestinal tract to the liver, and immediately transformed into fuel. This then means there is very little MCTs left to circulate and deposit as fat tissues in the body. Also, they are converted into ketone bodies which show potential as a replacement energy substrate for the brain. It is essential for optimal health function that the brain makes use of glucose as energy source. Coconut meat is also a great source of protein and coconut water is rich in electrolytes.
Written by Republic Head Chef Olga Gavrilenko
Photos by Brooke Rosenblum Photography


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It's been four years since I emerged from rehab, blinking into the new light of sobriety, a shivering, puking, frightened wreck. That terrified wreck is still inside me, I don't suppose she will ever go away, and I don't suppose I will ever want her to – it's that part of me that keeps me sober. Keeps me sane (ish) and centred, no matter what life throws at me. But what has recovery given me? What have I learnt so far?
Recovery has given me everything – a life. End of.
It has also given me everything that comes with a life ie a profound realisation of my failures, my fears, my insecurities, my disappointments and expectations, my long-held resentments, my pride, my vanity and, for good measure, my greed. It has given me loss, a deep grief which has become a treasure chest of wisdom, and hope as clear and sharp as a sunny winter morning. It has given me difficulties and strife, chaos and uncertainty punctuated by glimmers of deep resonance, kindness, friendship and love in every possible permutation. It has given me, me.
So, today, sitting here with four years' of sobriety and (relative) sanity behind me, and a present filled with opportunity and potential, I want to share these small pearls of wisdom gleaned from the recovery trenches:
1) Sometimes you need to do the wrong thing to get to the right place
2) Being whole-hearted is the only way
3) Owning my own shit is the deal, the truth the light etc – it's the way through the darkness, it's acceptance right to the deepest, unholiest core of my being
4) Beauty is in every path, every choice, if you work hard enough to see it and feel it
5) That saying no is a birthright
6) That stepping out of my comfort zone is the surest path to growth, and to trust it when it feels uncomfortable, anxious and chaotic
7) Trust is a verb
8) So is love
9) And faith
10) The point of it all is to become truly ourselves, and that's as hard as it is liberating
And all of these things that feel like truths are reworked, reinvisaged and renewed every day. A day at a time.


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The European Payments Council ( ) has frequently pointed out that the Single Euro Payments Area ( ) programme is a policy-maker-driven European Union ( ) initiative aimed at completing the Economic and Monetary Union and the integration of the internal market. The European authorities driving the process – the governments, the European Parliament, the European Commission and the European Central Bank – have clarified that migration to harmonised payment schemes and technical standards, as mandated by law, does not conclude the project. Consequently, further regulatory action intended to bring about ' 2.0' is now in the pipeline.
The Blog published on 1 July 2014 (see 'related links' below) introduces a new poll launched to capture the views of payments audiences on which of the following initiatives will have the greatest impact on the European payments market going forward:
- European Commission proposal for a revised Payment Services Directive ( ).
- European Commission proposal for a new Regulation on interchange fees for card-based payment transactions.
- Work programme of the Euro Retail Payments Board, chaired by the European Central Bank.
- SecuRe Pay Forum recommendations for the security of internet payments; for the security of payment account access services; and for the security of mobile payments.
- Guidelines and technical standards issued by the European Banking Authority pursuant to the mandate provided by the proposed revised Payment Services Directive ( ) (Articles 86, 87).
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Rabbits can be a great family pet. They are full of energy and personality. Rabbits are great for people of all ages, but if you are thinking of adopting one, you may want to have them checked out at your local veterinarian's office before bringing them home to the family.
You can read more at https://www.unusualpetvets.com.au/rabbit-disease-information/ and other sites about common ailments for rabbits. You can also check with the pet store or animal shelter to find out specific health information about the rabbit you want to adopt.
Here are some information about some of the more common rabbit diseases:
- Heat stroke.
Rabbits' natural fur coating generally keeps them well insulated in winter. However, that coating can be a hindrance during hot, humid summer days. Rabbits need to spend time in the shade if they are outdoors. The hotter a day is, the worse your rabbit can feel. Make sure they have enough food and water. Some ways to help avoid heat stroke for your rabbit are keeping them indoors in air-conditioned facilities during summer, blowing fans indirectly around them and giving them frozen water bottles to rest by.
- Coccidiosis. This is a potentially fatal disease for rabbits. It is caused by parasites and spread through feces. It is commonly found in rabbits who are bred in large groups. Symptoms of coccidiosis include diarrhea, lack of appetite and bloating. There are different strains of this disease. It usually affects rabbits at ages four to sixmonths. Antibacterial medications are used to treat this disease. If left untreated, coccidiosis could seriously impact a rabbit's liver and intestine.
- Snuffles. If your rabbit is experiencing runny eyes, frequent bouts of sneezing or matted paws, they may look like they have a human cold. In reality, they are experiencing snuffles. This is a disease caused by bacterial infection in the rabbit's sinuses or tear ducts. The disease is usually spread through nasal secretions from other rabbits who have snuffles. The best way to treat it is through antibiotics, although success is not guaranteed. This disease can re-appear if the rabbit is experiencing stress or is dealing with another type of infection. Surgery may be required if abscesses that result from snuffles persist.
- Sore hocks. Also known as pododermatitis, sore hocks are bruising or calluses that appear on a rabbit's feet. This can be caused by hard flooring, wire mesh cages or excessive thumping of their feet. This can be alleviated by providing rubber mats or nesting boxes for your rabbit.
- Bloat. This is a bacterial infection that can cause a rabbit's belly to swell abnormally. Bloat is caused by irregular dietary habits. Some of the best ways to avoid bloat is to feed your rabbit a diet with healthy greens and foods that contain enough protein. Watch what you feed them, as moldy or spoiled food or having too much greens can contribute to bloat.
- Flystrike. This is an ailment caused by flies, who lay their eggs in a rabbit's skin. When these eggs hatch, the maggots burrow underneath the rabbit's skin and eventually release toxins that can be fatal to your pet. If this does happen, contact your veterinarian immediately. If that's not an option, you can pick out the maggots carefully by using tweezers and shaving off any damp fur that you find. Keeping your rabbit's feeding and nesting area dry can help prevent flystrikes from happening.
- Ear mites. This is another tricky condition to handle. Ear mites are small insects that nest in a rabbit's ear. The inside of the ear may look brown and irritated. If your rabbit has been scratching its ears more than normal, check them for ear mites. You can treat ear mites by putting a few drops of vegetable oil in the infected ear twice a day for several days in a row. There are also several over-the-counter products that are effective. While it may look painful, the brown scabbing inside their ears will dissipate over time. Picking at these scabs is not only painful for the rabbit, but it can leave them open for more possible infections.
- Rabbit haemorrhagic virus. Also known as rabbit calicivirus, this disease is spread through contact with flies, mosquitoes or other rabbits who have been infected. Common symptoms are restlessness, lethargy and fever. If left untreated, rabbits can experience problems with blood clotting, liver damage and even death. Monthly vaccinations and proper insect control can provide some protection against different strains of this virus.
- Rabies. This is a disease common to many animals. Rabies is spread through animal bites, and can affect the health of both people and animals who have been bitten. Some common symptoms are pain, nausea and fatigue. Vaccinations are highly effective when administered as soon as possible after being bitten.
- Myxomatosis. This is another virus that is spread through contact with flies, mosquitoes or other infected rabbits. The disease can cause swelling or other infections in a rabbit's ear, nose, lips and genital area. Because myxomatosis frequently happens during the spring and summer months, vaccinations during these seasons are the best method for reducing pain, swelling and other symptoms.
- Cellulitis. This is a bacterial infection which is usually seen as swelling or redness on the surface of your rabbit's neck. This area of their body may become very warm, and your rabbit may seem feverish. Your veterinarian can prescribe pain medication to help reduce the swelling. Giving your rabbit a cool bath can also help reduce their body temperature. If the infection causes lesions on the surface of the rabbit's skin, surgery may be necessary to remove them.
Rabbits can also contract other diseases, such as conjunctivitis, pneumonia, scabies, red urine, cataracts and even cancer. Regular veterinary check ups can help diagnose these and other health conditions and prevent other possible maladies. Pay close attention to your rabbit's health. They can require constant care sometimes, but the energy and effort is worth it for the many years of happiness that they provide for you and your family.


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Sanitary quality of seeds
Multispectral imaging is used to evaluate the varietal resistance to Fusarium wilt on wheat ears.
Other cereals and other pathogens are also studied:
- Microdochium - Project Plant Support Fund
- Irigam - Ecophyto project
Potential benefit :
Identify disease-resistant varieties.
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I really wasn't just another person to safe2choose.
Their team actually supported me in a time when I needed it most and in a way that really surprised me. I am very grateful for this service and the treatment I received.
The only suggestion I would have is that safe2choose continues to be as kind and professional to others as they were with me.


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Hi. Do you remember me? I used to have a little blog about beer. But after having a baby, buying a house, moving, and starting a new job, I haven't had much time for myself and my hobby. But, I am fortunate enough to be able to work an alternate work schedule which affords me every other Friday off. And while I feel an immense amount of guilt when I drop baby Flynn off at daycare on a day when I am not working, it does wonders for my sanity. It allows me to run errands, clean house, or meet the hubby for lunch at a brewery.
I recently received an email from Cristina Villa from the New York City Eataly promoting Flights and Bites, a tapas-style flight of apps paired with each of the house-brewed beers. A few emails back and forth put me in touch with Whitney Moeller, the events and education coordinator at Eataly Chicago, who invited the hubby and me to drop by, sample some brews, and meet the brewmaster.
We arrived at the Italian-themed juggernaut around 1 PM and were greeted by Whitney who led us up to the second level while providing an overview of how Eataly got started. The founder, Oscar Farinetti, saw how small farmers and companies were struggling and in an effort to help them, bought into their businesses and created an Italian market where their wares could be sold all under one roof. There are now six Eataly locations across the globe, with New York and Chicago being the only ones located in the U.S.
When we arrived at Birreria, we met Tyler Prokop, the brewmaster at Eataly Chicago. He began his brewing career at Eataly New York, cleaning kegs and scrubbing floors until he worked his way up to assisting with the brews. When it was announced that Eataly would be opening a Chicago location, he was asked if he was interested in making the move to the Windy City and be the head brewer here. Like many professional brewers, Tyler began home brewing in college and now that he is a part of Eataly, he has been trained by Sam Calagione, the owner of Dogfish Head and a partner (along with Teo Musso of Birra Baladin and Leonardo Di Vincenzo of Birra del Borgo) of Birreria. Tyler says that Calagione takes a vested interest in the Eataly brewers and enjoys training them and watching them grow and flourish.
When I was doing some preliminary research about the in-house brews, what caught my eye is that many would be served on the beer engine from a cask. I asked Tyler why there was such a focus on cask ales at Eataly. He said that they will focus on cask beers as it is a pure form to serve beer; it is naturally carbonated and in its true form. Currently, Birreria has one house beer served on cask: Gina. Gina is an American pale ale brewed with fresh Italian-grown thyme. This beer is actually brewed at Dogfish Head right now as Birreria Chicago has not yet received their firkins. But Tyler has been trained in the art of real ales and once their firkins arrive, the casks will be filled and maintained on site.
I was also curious about the incorporation of spices and other ingredients that you would normally see in a kitchen rather than a brewery. According to Tyler, Italian beers are meant to be paired with food so they tend to be sessionable and contain ingredients that will enhance the culinary experience. This is the inspiration behind their Flights and Bites promotion. For $16, you get a sampling of three appetizers each exquisitely paired with one of the house-brewed beers.
The first pairing was the aforementioned Gina with Shitake Fritti. Of all the pairings, this was my favorite. The earthiness of the mushrooms paired exceptionally well with the bright, savory flavor of the thyme in the beer. Also, the fattiness of the fried batter softened the overall flavor. Delicious.
The second pairing was Sophia, a Belgian-style wit beer brewed with three varieties of peppercorns paired with fried shishito peppers. While this pairing was flavorful, it did not leave as lasting an impact as the first pairing.
The final pairing contained my favorite beer of the three house-brewed ales: Fl!p Ale. This is a winter warmer brewed with green cardamon, saba, candied ginger, and slow roasted spelt. If you want a comparison, the flavor profile of this beer reminded me of Great Lakes Christmas Ale, although a tad more complex. The ginger is readily apparent on the nose and the hefty 7.5% ABV will warm you up on a cold, Chicago winter afternoon. This beer was paired with pork shoulder panino, a beer and apricot braised pork shoulder with apple, celery root, and mustard vinaigrette on house made focaccia. Wow. The apple really tied everything together for me in this pairing, offering a hint of sweetness to the sandwich that brought out the sweet-and-spicy flavors of the ginger and cardamon in the beer.
After lunch, Tyler provided a tour of the brewery. The seven-barrel brewhouse and 15-barrel fermentors are crafted in Italy (of course) and has a rustic look to them thanks to copper plating (Tyler assured us that the copper is for aesthetic purposes only). After hearing about the current line-up of house-brewed beer and how each recipe was designed by the three Birreria partners, I asked Tyler if he would ever be able to experiment. He assured me he does get to create and brew his own recipes, the first of which, an Oyster Stout, should be available for St. Patrick's Day. So, if you are downtown on St. Patrick's Day (Observed) on March 15th, be sure to stop into Eataly to sample Tyler's beers.
After the tour, the hubby and I perused the beer for sale in the wine shop/beer market. The local partners of Birreria are Revolution Brewing, Half Acre, and Three Floyds so there are plenty of beers from those breweries to purchase, as well as a plethora of Italian craft beers. We didn't have much time to really look at the Italian beers (we were on my hubby's lunch hour, after all) but I can't wait to return to give them the attention they deserve. And to pick up a bottle or three.
A huge thank you to Whitney and Tyler for taking time out of their busy schedules to show us around and share some beers and bites! I can't wait to go back!


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I'm pretty sure that I've written before about friend dates and dating oneself, etc.
I've been dating lately. I've only been on a few dates though because between volunteer meetings and family home evening and scuba diving and grad school and friend's bday parties and working, I don't have a lot of nights free. This means that I often can't make a date for weeks at a time. Men either have to be willing to wait it out because they're so into me or because they have no other social prospects. I'm not sure which.
Despite only being on a few dates, I am tired of this dating thing already. Not because its been a bad experience but because I miss having nights to myself. And because after a while every man seems like the same man and I can't keep track of them unless I name them after their religion, political affiliation or profession (whichever stands out more). Apparently only atheists with PhDs ask me out these days which makes it real hard to tell them apart.
While this post might be a heck of a lot funnier if it were a dating post, it isn't.
Well. Maybe it is.
Because I am going to start dating this blog.
One thing that often falls to the wayside are my various writing projects. They don't have externally imposed deadlines and so far, writing doesn't pay the bills. So I never have time to write. But I love it, I need it, it makes me feel happy and satisfied. Just like a good date or a good meal or a good roll in the hay.
So now, my suitors will have to line up for even longer because I've just taken another date night out of circulation. My Friday nights will be spent with Singlutionary.
Of course, I still have to finish out the next two dates. Oh. It is so exhausting. And of course if a really great prospect comes along, I'll go out with him on a Friday night and skip my Singlutionary date that week. I've got to balance real life with online life.
But, once again, this raises the bar. I won't give up Singlutionary night to go out with some bozo that I know I'm not interested in.
Not that I would anyways. But there was a day when I would have.
So the point is: Check back here on Saturday morning with your cup of Singlutionary coffee.
And if there isn't anything new, well, you know there is a big story coming the next week!


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As reported by PMI's 2013 Pulse of the Profession™, an organisation's ability to meet project timelines, budgets and especially goals significantly impacts its ability to survive. The Pulse study also demonstrated that the most crucial success factor in project management is effective stakeholder communication. PMI's findings show that high performing organisations are more effective communicators and that organisations assessed as highly-effective communicators are five times more likely to be high performers than minimally-effective communicators. To read more download the report: The High Cost of Low Performance – The Essential Role of Communication.
There are probably several reasons for this strong correlation between effective communication and project success. From the broader stakeholder management perspective, projects and programs are only really successful once their outputs have been adopted by the stakeholders within the end user community and are being used to generate value. This means changing the way the stakeholders and the organisation work, which requires change! Creating the desire for change within the affected stakeholder community requires highly effective communication and interestingly, if the communication is believed, the way people react and feel changes in response to the messages.
Research in Australia, New Zealand and the USA has consistently demonstrated physical changes in people based on what they have been told. Scientific studies 'down under' have shown people who are told wind turbines cause health problems experience health problems. The symptoms of 'wind farm syndrome' are only found in English speaking communities that have been exposed to anti-wind farm propaganda. For more on this see: Wind farm: https://theconversation.com/how-the-power-of-suggestion-generates-wind-farm-symptoms-12833 and https://theconversation.com/new-study-wind-turbine-syndrome-is-spread-by-scaremongers-12834
Positive effects can also be communicated, in a 2007 study, Harvard researchers told one group of female hotel attendants that their usual duties met the surgeon-general's recommendations for an exercise regimen. Four weeks later, the researchers found improvements in blood pressure, body mass index, and other health indices among the informed group, relative to a control group of attendants that had not been so informed.
These effects appear to be real, Hilke Plassmann, Assistant Professor of Marketing at INSEAD reports that a study she co-conducted in 2008 measuring neural responses to drinking wine showed different responses to 'cheap' and 'expensive' wines. But, the researchers deliberately misled participants about the prices of the wines, claiming one cost US$45 when it actually cost US$5 and presenting another as costing US$10 when it really retailed for US$90.
Participants were instructed to sample various wines through a straw from inside an MRI machine which allowed their brain activity to be observed while they were consuming the wine. What was found were changes in the neural activity in an area called the medial orbitofrontal cortex, which is an area that encodes our experience of pleasure.
The findings highlighted the speed with which humans form lasting impressions that synthesise all types of data. The bias kicks in at a very early stage, and for the wine tasters, it really changed their taste perception.
From sportswear to cars, expectations of a product or service can actually create a resulting experience. Consumers are constantly told that the latest Nike running shoes or Mercedes-Benz can offer higher performance. Consumers believe it, they make a purchase and they experience it. What this implies in the realm of project stakeholder management is the conversations around your project will have a direct effect on how people experience the change! Negative gossip and scaremongering will cause bad reactions, positive news creates positive experiences.
The expectations created by communication (or lack thereof) will tend to become self fulfilling prophecies – to make this work for you, you need to communicate to your stakeholders the expectation that the change your project is creating will be beneficial and good for the majority of the stakeholders. If this message is both true and believed (the two elements are not automatically connected), the experience of the stakeholders is more likely to be positive.
Achieving this level of communication requires a combination of strategic thinking backed up by effective implementation, with a clear thread of responsibility running throughout. The best strategists believe:
- If I can't articulate how we're actually going to make this project work, it probably won't work. They know that there are a lot of gaps, holes, and challenges in their strategies. They tirelessly keep a critical eye on the viability of their plans and stay curious — continuously asking themselves and others, how will this really work? When they find issues, they team up with others and fix it.
- While it's painful to integrate execution planning into strategising, it's even more painful to watch the strategies fail. Good strategists understand that effective planning leads to effective execution and outcomes.
- Sounding smart is overrated. Doing smart is where the real value lies. Ideas are just that — ideas. They know that if they're not executed well, their strategies are nothing more than daydreams.
The best executors believe:
- They need to be involved in the strategy process early and contribute practical insights to the overall development of the objectives.
- They need to know the "whys" behind the strategy. They want to know the intent and the thinking behind the strategy.
Communicating for success means making a significant proportion of your stakeholders into 'executors' who believe in the benefits of the project/program and use their beliefs to influence others. Authenticity is crucial but so is passion and communication.