text:
Learn about what goes into making a great website.
If you are trying to figure out what makes a good website, know that there's no one simple answer. There are a lot of things that go into making a good website that will draw visitors in and keep them there. We've all stumbled across that horrible, cheesy, website with neon letters and flashing ads and immediately hit the back button to get out of there.
A website matters. People judge your business based on your website and more and more your website is likely to be their first impression of your business. Here's how to make it count:
4 Essentials of Making a Good Website
Let's be honest–it's not just sites with neon lettering that send us running. Sometimes a site looks great, but it's hard to find the content you are looking for, or the content is long and tedious. There are a lot of factors that may cause a visitor to turn tail without giving your business a chance. Let's take a look at these four crucial aspects of what makes a good website design.
- Visual Appearance
An attractive, up-to-date website design is extremely important. When visitors come to your website they are getting a feel for what your business is all about. One of the worst things you can do is offer them an unattractive or outdated website. Customers really do judge your business based on your website. As you think about what makes a good website name or design, think about the goals and objectives of your business and what will best represent those to your potential customers.
- Usability
This is a really big one. If you go to a site and everything looks amazing, but the site is difficult to navigate, or you can't easily find what you are looking for, appearances become secondary. Customers will get frustrated and return to their search engine to find another company that offers the same product but is easier to navigate. To make a good website you must make it user friendly and easy to navigate. Remember the "3 click rule." Users should be able to find what they are looking for in no more than 3 clicks.
- Clunky Content
In our fast-paced technological world we don't have time to wade through loads of information to find what we need. It's critical that your content answers the needs and concerns of your visitors clearly and concisely. Heat mapping is an amazing tool to determine what parts of your website are getting the most attention. It can help you to determine if your content is too clunky–and your visitors aren't even getting to the important things. Click here to receive a free heat mapping report for your website and get started on making a better website!
- Relevancy
Continuous production of interesting, relevant information for your intended clientele keeps your website dynamic and your visitors engaged. Provide engaging content that answers your visitors' questions, while also setting your business up as the solution that they are looking for.
To learn more about how you can improve your website contact the marketing experts here at Farotech by calling 267-387-6620 or email us at email@example.com today!
Related Tags: What Makes A Good Website? | Crucial Components To Making A Good Website


text:
I am STILL sick as a dog (where did that phrase originate, I wonder...?). I feel like I'm living on Mucinex, Sudafed PE, acetominophen, Benadryl, diluted OJ, and anything else to help clear my head. And yesterday I even broke down and purchased a neti pot. I am hyper prone to sinus infections and have already been on antibiotics twice since Thanksgiving (last time was in mid January, IIRC). Hopefully this can help keep the "swamp of slime" in my head from growing not-so-nice bacteria. This AM I couldn't get the salt water to drain through the serious blockage, though.
Things are in my lungs, too, so I haven't run since my 7 miler on Monday--today is day 3 of no running. Were the evil just in my head I'd go for an easy run, but asthma + chest cold = no running for this sickly chick. Right now my running that 10 mile race is not looking real likely. Even if I am feeling significantly better, I am so short on sleep. I'd worry that I'd run myself ragged enough to have a rebound illness, which is the last thing I need with my 25k in just over 3 weeks.
I think what's annoying me most about all of this is that I had just passed the 1500 mile pace bunny last week...took me almost 3 months to do that after I was laid-up for a week with my last respiratory bug. Now that wily bastard is in front of me, again. *sigh* This was also my only planned 10 mile race for the year and my only shot at a new PR for that distance. Oh well...there's always 2009....
Anticipating my first DNS/DNF
at 12:46 PM
2 comments:
Better to pass on the 10 miler, get well, and crush the 25k River Run, than to drive yourself into a hole you have a harder time getting yourself out of and not do well in EITHER race.ReplyDelete
Rest and get well Zoomy! You'll get back at the varmit-chasin' soon enough. That wabbit don't have the fortitude you do. ;-)
Yep...better to sacrifice one race than have 2 miserable ones.ReplyDelete
I has fortitude...intestinal fortitude! ;)
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

subset: commoncrawl


text:
This list of topics addresses fundamental aspects of nonprofit board service. Dig in to find information that will help you think through issues or challenges facing your organization.
We are committed to providing support that is relevant and accessible to organizations of every size, stage, geography, and programmatic focus.
Learn more about how we support nonprofit boards
Join us at the 2020 BoardSource Leadership Forum as we revisit what it means to be purpose-driven leaders, reimagine what is possible for our missions, and uncover the power of advancing the public good for the communities we serve. Explore the conference and register today.
Strengthened by our broader work to identify and map trends within the nonprofit sector, we are inspiring action on critical issues facing the social sector.
Learn More
BoardSource works with foundations to help support their board leadership and development, their grantees, and also depends on the support of foundations to accomplish it's important sector-wide work.
Learn more about how we work with foundations.
Nonprofit board service enables corporations to strengthen communities by leveraging their most valuable asset – their people. BoardSource's corporate membership program enables companies to access scalable, turnkey support for all of its employees that are serving – or preparing to serve – on a nonprofit board.
Learn more about our work with corporations.
Continue Shopping
Are you giving your nonprofit bylaws the attention they demand?
Most nonprofits begin their existence by filing articles of incorporation with the state. Another critical step is to draft an initial set of bylaws to establish key governance rules. Founding board members often get bogged down in drafting the initial nonprofit bylaws, struggling to get the first set perfect and to cover every conceivable issue that might arise in the future. Or they blindly borrow a bylaws example, even though it may not fit their needs. A more helpful approach is to start with very basic bylaws that cover major issues surrounding meetings and elections and then gradually amend those bylaws over time as the nonprofit matures and as new governance issues arise that were not clearly covered by the initial bylaws.
Better Bylaws: Creating Effective Rules for Your Nonprofit Board will help you draft workable rules. It includes
In addition, the accompanying downloadable content provides bylaws templates and sample policies appropriate for most nonprofit organizations. This material can be customized.
Carefully crafted bylaws and adherence to them can help ensure the fairness of your board decisions and provide protection against legal challenges. Isn't it time to give your nonprofit bylaws the attention they demand?
Jill Garland
(verified owner) – June 4, 2019
Wonderful resource.
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
Your review *
Name *
Email *
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.


text:
Experience a weekend of incredible wine, food, flavors, sights and sounds at the Snowmass Wine Festival, taking place at the height of the fall colors. The weekend includes a Friday night wine pairing dinner and a Saturday three hour grand tasting event with wines from all over the world, as well as food from local Aspen Snowmass restaurants.BOOK ROOMS BUY TICKETS
Important Cookies Information: This message will appear only once. To give you the best possible experience, this site uses cookies and by continuing to use this site, you agree that we can save them on your devices. Our cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. For more information, please read our updated Privacy and Cookie Policy, which also explains how to disable cookies if you wish to do so.


text:
As some of you have noticed, I rarely speak about beauty products on my blog, and the reason behind it is because I usually stick to the same products as I know what works for me and I'm not very adventurous when it comes to beauty and makeup. With that being said, when Clinique approached me about their new Moisture-Surge range, I tried the products for a week to see if they were a good fit with me before putting this blog post together. If I'm going to write a review on any beauty products, I want it to be 100% sincere and this is what my blog's motto is all about. I've been a Clinique customer for the past 10 years and I already use the Deep-Comfort Body Butter, the Anti-Perspirant Roll On Deodorant and the High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara (seriously amazing by the way) on a daily basis.
In all honesty, for my face I've always struggled to find the right moisturizer as my skin is a bit oily so sometimes I just don't wear any moisturizer at all (big mistake I know!) or just a light serum at night because I don't want to make my skin oiler and clog my pores. And I end up having very dehydrated skin. But that's now all in the past. Since I've started using the Moisture-Surge Extended Thirst Relief in the morning and at night, I can already see major results. In other words, I just feel like a have a new face, with softer, supple and hydrated skin. First of all, I love the gel-like texture, it feels light and fresh on the skin and minimizes the very fine dry lines. And second of all, it's suitable for all skin types and can be used at any time in the day and throughout the four seasons.
In my opinion, the best part is to use it over your makeup just to give you that little fresh and dewy look. Which is what I did on for this post on my forehead and under-eye area and cheekbones. In addition to all of its amazing properties, it also has the ideal format to carry around in your bag too and makes it the perfect travel companion. The Moisture Surge Face Spray is also a good one to own too!
So ladies, mark my words, if you're looking of a little miracle in a jar, look no further than this little one from Clinique. I promise that you won't be disappointed (and I'm not just saying that because this post was sponsored). No wonder it's the brands best-seller!


text:
Google Mail is without doubt one of the most popular online email services. What makes it so interesting is not only the functionality that it provides out of the box but also its extensibility. The following article contains all the tools and tips needed to make you a Gmail pro. It contains the best Firefox extensions, Greasemonkey scripts, desktop tools as well as how tos and other tips that will increase the functionality of Gmail immensely.
Firefox add-ons:
Better Gmail – Compilation of some of the best Greasemonkey scripts for Gmail compiled as a Firefox add-on.
Cookie Swap – Manage multiple Gmail accounts at once with this Firefox add-on.
DragDropUpload – Drop files into attachment boxes easily.
Email This – Emails the current title, highlighted text and link of the active page using email applications like Gmail.
Email Yourself – Use this Firefox add-on to email information about the current webpage to yourself.
GContactSync – Synchronizes the contacts between Gmail and Thundebird.
Gmail Ad Blocker – Removes the ads that are shown in the Gmail interface to make more room for your messages.
Gmail Agenda – Integrates Google Calendar into Gmail.
Gmail Checker – Checks for new emails automatically in Firefox.
Gmail Contact Book – Easily pick contacts when writing mails in Gmail.
Gmail Manager – Manage multiple Gmail accounts and display new mail notifications.
Gmail Notifier – Will monitor a single or multiple Gmail accounts from within Firefox. Displays information such as unread email messages in the status bar.
Gmail Redesigned – A complete new CSS stylesheet for Gmail that changes the look and feel of the website.
Gmail S/Mime – Makes it possible to send and receive signed and encrypted emails in Gmail.
Gmail Signatures – Automatically inserts HTML signatures in Gmail messages based on the address the emails get send from.
Gmail Skins – Change the color of the skin of the Gmail website.
GTD Inbox – Increase the productivity and manageability of Gmail with this Getting Things Done add-on.
Integrated Gmail – Makes it possible to display other Google services like Google Calendar or Reader directly in Gmail.
gCompose – Will display the new mail dialog when pressing the bookmarklet's button.
Gmail Search Bookmarks – Save searches with this bookmarklet.
Gmail This – Button to email the current page using Gmail.
Multiple Gmail Signatures – Create and use multiple signatures in Gmail.
Always Show CC Field – Will always display the CC and BCC fields in Gmail.
Attachment Reminder – reminds you of an attachment based on words used in the email.
Gmail + Reader Integrator – Integrates Gmail and Google Reader.
Gmail Attachment Icons – Adds bigger and better attachment icons to Gmail
Gmail Emoticons – Adds emoticons to Gmail.
Gmail Filter Assistant – Ads an advanced filter management module to Gmail.
Gmail Macros – Adds extra keyboard shortcuts and macros.
Gmail Persistent Search – Save and access previous searches in Gmail.
Gmail Preview Bubbles – Preview a message without opening it.
Gmail Right-Click – Adds a right-click menu to Gmail to navigate the website faster and more comfortably.
Gmail Spam Count Hide – Hides the spam count in Gmail.
Gmail Super Clean – Provides a cleaner interface for Gmail.
Gmail To – Forces all mailto links to use Gmail.
Gmail Unread Message Count In Favicon – Display the unread message count of your Gmail account in the Gmail favicon.
Google Account Multi-Login – log into multiple accounts at the same time.
One Click Conversations For Gmail – Access conversations with one click.
Desktop Applications:
Blogsigs – For Webmasters: Add the title of your latest blog post in your email signature.
Gdisk (MAC) – Turns the Gmail account into a portable hard drive on the computer.
Gmail Assistant – A notifier for multiple Gmail accounts with many options.
Gmail Backup – Explains how to backup all mails of a Gmail account locally.
Gmail FS (Linux) – Add Gmail as a hard drive in the Linux operating system.
Gmail Mobile – Mobile application for Gmail.
Gmail Todo – Quickly Add ToDo's to the Gmail account.
GMDesk – Run Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs and Google Maps as standalone applications.
Google Email Uploader – Upload emails to Gmail.
Google Mailbox Loader – Import mailboxes into Gmail.
GPhotospace – Use Gmail as a online storage space for your photos.
GSN SMS Notifier – Send SMS when new mail arrives.
GTray – Display notifications of new email messages in the system tray.
KCheckGmail (Linux) – System Tray application for Linux KDE.
Mailstore Home – Backup Your email using this email backup software.
You've got Gmail (Trillian) – Adds new mail notifications to Trillian.
11 Power Tips For Gmail – A collection of 11 tips for Google Mail.
Add Gmail Tasks To Your Firefox Sidebar – Explains how to add Gmail tasks to the Firefox Sidebar.
Edit Gmail Contacts From Chat List – It is far easier and faster to edit the Gmail contacts from the chat list.
Force Gmail to Always use Secure Connection – Forces Gmail to always use a https connection.
How To Read Mail Without Touching Your Mouse – It is possible to use Gmail without using the mouse at all.
Mark All Unread Mail As Read – Explains how to mark all unread mail in Gmail as read.
Ten Gmail Labs Features You Should Enable – A list of ten experimental features that can be activated in Gmail.
Top 10 Gmail Tips And Hacks – Ten excellent Gmail tips.
Watch Videos right in Gmail Chat – Watch videos that have been posted in Gmail chat in the same window.
What To Do If You Cannot Access Your Gmail Account – A collection of tips that explain what a user can do if he cannot access Gmail anymore.
How To:
Access Gmail From Thunderbird – How to configure Thunderbird to work with Gmail
Access Your Gmail Inbox With Python – How to access the inbox with a python script.
Analyze Mail Usage With Mail Trends – How to analyze mail usage over time.
Archive Mail On The iPhone – Explains how to backup mails on the iPhone.
Attach and Send Any File Type with Gmail – How to send blocked file types with Gmail.
Backup Gmail In Linux – A four step guide on how to backup Gmail in Linux.
Build Advanced Gmail Filters – How to create and use advanced Gmail filters.
Compose Gmail Messages With Launchy – Using the launcher Launchy to compose Gmail messages.
Create A Feed For Unread Gmail Messages – Use RSS Feeds For Unread Messages.
Export And Backup Emails From Outlook To Gmail – How to export email messages from Microsoft Outlook To Gmail.
Fast PDF Viewing in Gmail – How to view PDFs right in the browser.
How To Setup Gmail In External Mail Clients Properly – Explains how to setup Gmail in external mail applications like Mozilla Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook.
Import Contacts From Hotmail – How to import Hotmail contacts into Gmail.
Import Emails Into Gmail – How to import desktop emails into Gmail.
Manage All Email Accounts With Gmail – Guide for users with multiple email accounts.
Set Gmail As The Default Mail Client – How to set Gmail as the default mail client in Firefox 3.
Send SMS Text Messages – How To send SMS messages with Gmail.
Use Gmail As A Drive In Windows – Configure Gmail to Appear as a normal drive letter in Windows.
Use IMAP in Gmail – Explains how to use Gmail over IMAP.
Work With Attachments – Work with attachments in Gmail.
Gmail Mobile – Access Gmail from a mobile phone.
Gmail Productivity Tips – Three productivity tips for Gmail.
Gmail Shortcut List – List of Gmail Shortcuts.
Gmail Shortcuts – How to use shortcuts for Gmail shortcuts.
Gmail Stickers – Get some Gmail stickers for your computer keyboard from Google for the price of a return stamp.
Via:Gmail: 90 Tools And Tips To Make You A Gmail Pro.


text:
Location :
Price : 1,350 USD / Month
Thao Dien Pearl nice 2 beds apartment for rent, District 2
The rent is $1500 including VAT
Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us back
Kevin : (+84) 906.358.359
Vy : (+84) 938.38.6009
Email : email@example.com
Web : http://www.honeycomb.vn/ or www.honeycomb.vn
Honeycomb House Real Estate Agency
Apartment | Serviced Apartment | Villa | House
We have a lot of luxury apartments for rent updated everyday at Masteri Thao Dien, Masteri An Phu, Estella Heights, Estella, Gateway, Nassim, Xi, Thao Dien Pearl, City Garden, Vinhomes Central Park, Vinhomes Golden River, Diamond Island, Vista Verde... and many other apartments at other popular projects/areas.
Please feel free to contact us to get an updated price list and the hot property news.
Hotline: (+84) 906 358 359
Website: honeycomb.vn | honeycomb.com.vn
Email : email@example.com
Three beds apartment city view and river view in Thao Dien Pearl for rent
High class 3 beds apartment for rent in Thao Dien Pearl
Hot price 3 beds apartment for rent in Thao Dien Pearl
Spacious 3 bedrooms apartment with nice decor in Thao Dien Pearl
3 bedrooms apartment for rent in Thao Dien Pearl, high floor
3 bedrooms apartment on high floor Thao Dien Pearl
Project in


text:
The web page you have been looking for has moved.
The new and much enlarged spider pages can now be found in their own chapter,
The Chelicerata :- http://www.earthlife.net/chelicerata/
Or for this page only go to
Thank you for you patience in this regard.
This page was designed and written by Mr Gordon Ramel


text:
About a month ago, just before the congressional August recess, I spent some time finding out what the representatives in my area felt about health care. Even though I live on the left coast, there's only one Representative in my county that is a supporter of HR 3200, the 1000+ page behemoth of a bill that would allow the government huge control in the medical field. Representative Susan Davis, of California's 53rd district, plans to vote yes on this bill.
Being adamantly opposed to this particular health care reform, I was looking forward to attending Susan Davis's Town Hall Meeting, where she would be making a statement and taking questions about her support of the bill. I had to search for a while, as the meeting was not listed on her website, but I finally found some information about a town hall meeting that she would be holding on health care reform, to take place August 29 at 1pm. I put it on my calendar.
Silly-nilly me. I should have known that with the difficulty of finding the information, along with the unwillingness of lefty elected officials being so disinclined to answer difficult questions (Barney Frank even asked one questioner, "On what planet do you spend most of your time?" and then proceeded to tell her that arguing with her would be "as pointless as arguing with the kitchen table.") that the date might change. I gave Susan Davis too much credit. It never occurred to me that she would stealthily change the date of her town hall meeting regarding health care to two weeks prior than the date she originally gave. Surely an elected official, someone that depends on the votes of their constituents, would not pull a switcheroo that would make it impossible for us protesters to express our opinions.
But that is exactly what happened. Last night, I was preparing for my sojourn to a town hall meeting. I checked my facts on health care, and wrote out some talking points on a 3×5 card so I wouldn't get flustered by the hub-bub of it all. I laid out my clothes (not Brooks Brothers, just in case you were wondering), and I hoped online to check the address and get directions. I searched Twitter to see if any of my local tweeps wanted to meet up.
On Twitter, I saw some weird comments about green jobs. Huh. I wondered what green jobs had to do with health care? Maybe Cap and Tax, but health care? With a sense of unrest, I pulled up Google and did a couple of searches. And found out that Susan Davis had switched the topics and dates of her meetings. When I did my original search last month, I saw that she had been planning to have a town hall meeting on green jobs earlier in the month, and a meeting on health care on August 29th.
I guess she decided to switch them around. Leaving people like me SOL. I don't know about the rest of you, but I don't have a time machine. I can't go back a few weeks and attend Susan Davis's health care town hall meeting.
Here's what I can do. I can do it call her office (619-280-5353) and tell her how disappointed I am in her reluctance to openly discuss HR 3200 with citizens in her hometown. I can write a blog post about her cowardice. I can make a point to my readers: If this health care bill is such a great piece of legislation, why won't those planning to vote for it talk to us about it? Why don't they answer our questions? Why do some, like Barney Frank, flat out insult those that dare to question their government? If a government option is going to lead to finer health care than the private industry provides, then why won't one single Representative or Senator come out and promise that they will accept the public option for their own health care?
When did so many of our elected officials forget that they were not anointed or crowned as royalty, but elected as representatives? They answer to us, the people that voted them in, and the people that have the power to vote them out. They better start answering our questions.


text:
The Nexus 7 (2013) LTE is a device made by made by ASUS (click to view other devices from ASUS).
Google unleashes new Factory Images for Nexus devices including new Emoji and December security updates
Google has released new factory images for their current range of Nexus devices on their developers site. As promised last week by Hiroshi Lockheimer, the current head of Chrome, Android and Chromecast at Google, the update includes the new emoji we've been waiting for, as well as the latest updates …Read More »


text:
The Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine: Clinic Services
The Jones Institute offers the full spectrum of infertility services ranging from diagnosis and first level treatments, such as Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and Ovulation Induction (OI), to advanced assisted reproductive technologies (ART). These advanced technologies include in vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), donor eggs, preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and Screening (PGS).
Our fertility services are highly individualized to meet the needs of each couple. We will always recommend the treatments most likely to result in pregnancy while considering patient desires and cost.
It has been our experience that patients sometimes delay consulting a reproductive endocrinologist because of concerns over cost, lack of insurance coverage or feelings that ART may not be effective. Some patients also believe that a referral from their primary care physician is necessary; however, in many infertility centers, more than half of the patients are self - referred. Often times the total cost of infertility therapy is less when a specialist is consulted early in treatment.
We strongly believe that patient education is essential to seeking treatment for infertility, and we encourage you to review all of the information available on this Web site. Also, we would suggest that you contact your insurance carrier to determine your level of infertility coverage, if any. Patients can greatly reduce the stress and apprehension that often accompanies the process of seeking treatment if they have the facts beforehand.
The links below explain in detail some of the many services that we offer, as well as providing some general information about infertility.


text:
Eucalyptus Organic Essential Oil 0.34 fl.oz
Enlarge Image
- Code 2180
- Price
Also Available
Essential Oils Book
About this product:
Latin name: Eucalyptus globulus
Steam distilled from the leaves.
- Stimulating and medicinal
- Decongesting for the head and sinuses
Blends well with fennel, pine, frankincense and ravensara.
How to Use:
- Baths: blend 5-8 drops in a teaspoon of carrier oil or whole milk, add to bath
- Massages: add 2-3 drops of essential oils to 3 tablespoonfuls of carrier oil
- Vaporization: add 2-4 drops of essential oils to a burner or vaporizer
- Always dilute before applying to the skin.
- Please read our Safety Information before using essential oils
Made with 100% organically produced ingredients.
This is a vegan product.
Country of Origin: Spain
Disclaimer: Statements made on this site are for informational purpose only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease. None of the statements made on this site have been approved or reviewed by the FDA. If you are suffering from any disease or illness you should consult your personal health care practitioner before changing any medication.
People who bought this also bought:
Lavender Essential Oil 0.34 fl.oz
Peppermint Essential Oil 0.34 fl.oz
White Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser


text:
Doug Cole
Douglas Cole, M.D. has served as a member of our board of directors since May 2015. Dr. Cole joined Flagship Pioneering, which conceives, creates, resources and develops first-in-category life sciences companies, in 2001, and is currently Managing Partner, where he has focused on life science investments. He currently serves on the board of directors of Editas Medicine, a public biotechnology company, and serves on the board of directors of a number of private companies. Previously, Dr. Cole served on the boards of directors of Agios Pharmaceuticals, Receptos, AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals and Concert Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Cole received his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and his B.A. in English from Dartmouth College.


text:
and Receive Complimentary E-Books of Previous Editions
In a global world, it is rather straightforward to find similarities among regions located in different geographical areas or under different cultural regimes.
CEE: Central and Eastern Europe is a term describing former communist states in Europe, after the collapse of the Iron Curtain in 1989/90. In scholarly literature, the abbreviations CEE or CEEC or EEE are often used for this concept. In the sense of the current study, EEE includes all the Eastern bloc countries west of the post-World War II border with the former Soviet Union, the independent states in former Yugoslavia (which were not considered part of the Eastern bloc), and the three Baltic states — Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania — that chose not to join the CIS with the other 12 former republics of the USSR. The transition countries in Europe and Central Asia are classified today into two political-economic entities: CEE and CIS. The EEE countries are further subdivided by their accession status to the European Union (EU): the eight first-wave accession countries that joined the EU in May 2004 (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Slovenia) and the two second-wave accession countries that joined in January 2007 (Romania and Bulgaria). According to the World Bank, the transition is over for the 10 countries that joined the EU in 2004 and 2007.
MENA: Middle East and North Africa is a term describing the Arab countries from the Middle East and the northern part of Africa. According to the World Bank definition, MENA" is an economically diverse region that includes both the oil-rich economies in the Gulf and countries that are resource-scarce in relation to population, such as Egypt, Morocco, and Yemen." The Arab Region refers mainly to the following Arab countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Sudan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, West Bank/Gaza and Yemen.
EEE and Arab countries are almost at the same level of economic growth, according to the development pattern from Kharas (2010). The author of this study identifies four drivers of global economic growth:
Technological advance of the global production frontier at the rate of 1.3 per cent per year.
Catch-up technology in a group of fast growing converges who are in the midst of a process of shifting resources from low to higher productivity activities; the speed of catch-up depends on each country's income level relative to the US.
Capital accumulation, derived by assuming each country maintains its investment rate at its historical average.
Country specific demographic changes of the 15-64 age group, assuming constant labour force participation rates in each country.
In the past years, countries like Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya have become attractive for foreign investment. Until recently, multinational companies looked to the east, when they wanted to establish low-cost offshore production and other operations at the door of Europe. This has led to billions of dollars in investment in the former Soviet bloc countries like Poland, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria. However, as wages have risen in Eastern Europe, countries from the Arab region became more attractive.
While their appeal to potential investors may be similar, Eastern Europe and the Arab countries are totally different, both economically and socially.
Moreover, from a social point of view, the ex-communist states of central Europe can be a role model for nations in North Africa and the Middle East in their fight for democracy and freedom of expression.
In the following sections we will discuss the main aspects regarding the knowledge economy indicators for EEE countries, as a benchmark for Arab countries.
The Work Foundation Report Defining the Knowledge Economy reviewed the common definitions used. The knowledge economy has most commonly been defined in terms of technology and knowledge based industries reflecting R&D intensities, high ICT usage, and the deployment of large numbers of graduates and professional and associate professional workers. An industry-based definition is not entirely satisfactory because, the knowledge economy applies across all industries.


text: Apply Job Title*Enter the title of the job you are applying for. This should auto-populate.Job Reference*Enter the job reference for the job you are applying for. This should auto-populate.Name* First Last Email Address* Please enter a valid email address.Telephone NumberAttach a CVAccepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, rtf.Please upload a copy of your CV in either .doc, .docx, .pdf or .rtf file format.


text:
CIARON Harkin believes he's already feeling the benefits of playing full-time football with Derry City.
The tenacious midfield man, nicknamed 'Jackie', netted his first goal for the Candy Stripes in the thrilling 3-2 win over Waterford on Monday night.
He's already notched three assists from the opening three games in the SSE Airtricity League and the 22 year-old Creggan lad, who earned another 'man of the match' award, opened the scoring with a superb finish into the corner of the net from just outside the box.
He made a bursting run to get onto the end of David Parkhouse's pass before crossing dangerously into the six yard box where Poytnon bundled the ball into his own net.
Commenting afterwards Harkin, who Declan Devine claimed would've 'walked on broken glass' to join City, was delighted to get his first goal for his hometown club but he couldn't quite recall how it happened.
"I forget everything that happened," he laughed. "All I remember is wrapping my foot around it.
"There were a few defenders and the goalkeeper in the way and I just remember seeing the ball hit the back of the net and didn't know what to do.
"My family were in the stands and it meant a lot to score my first goal for Derry. Three points was the main thing but hopefully that's the start of a few goals for myself as well."
When asked about his role for the second down goal, he was adamant it went down as an assist.
"I passed it off the defender's leg and into the net so that's how it's done isn't it?," he laughed.
Considering his goalscoring record during his final six months at Coleraine was far from impressive, he reckons his excellent start with Derry is down to the confidence instilled in him by Devine and his assistant coach, Kevin Deery.
"During the last six months I had at Coleraine, I never got one assist or one goal and it just shows you the confidence I have now and that's with the likes of Decky and 'Deerso' believing in me.
"Being a full-time footballer is obviously benefiting myself and the advantages are showing. I've had a few assists and stepped up with my first goal. So hopefully there's more to come."
He's quickly become a fans' favourite for his workload and desire and he believes that's simply a reflection on how this Derry City side are set up to play.
"I've been a Derry fan all my life - it's the only team I support. If I play well and work hard that's my game. The fans want people working hard and I think that's why they're buying into it this year. Everyone is willing to work hard this year and the fans will like that."


text:
Marc by Marc Jacobs is the only line I can think of that can really pull off kitschy cute designer digs. I was a little irked by this Yo Yo bag when I first saw it, but it's got a quirkiness that I just can't resist.
The bright red polka dotted PVC material on the Yo Yo looks like it's popped right out of a cartoon. There's no denying that Minnie Mouse was definitely the muse in this case. The navy accents on the bottom corners give the perfect amount of color contrast, and the addition of the studs is really genius. While they don't exactly make the bag look edgy, they do remind you that there's something substantial under all this cute.
The design of the Yo Yo is pretty compelling. It's your standard tote, but with a sweet little pocket that holds a sweet little umbrella. The look comes together in a very whimsical way that would be great for a young woman with a sense of style that allows for a little humor. This is definitely not a stick in the mud kind of bag.
Although the price of the Yo Yo, at $250, is reasonable within the line, I'm not sure this particular bag is worth the price. It's a little too much of a novelty item for me to take it seriously.
More Features Of The Marc By Marc Jacobs Yo Yo Dot PVC Tote And Umbrella
- 14" x 15" x 2" size
- 6" strap drop
- Fully lined in striped twill
Get this Marc By Marc Jacobs Yo Yo Tote:
You may also be interested in:
- More Marc Jacobs bags on BagBunch
- The Marc by Marc Jacobs Moto Proto Hobo Bag, an edgy alternative to this bag.
- Searching for more Marc Jacobs handbags on eBay
- Other polka dote totes on eBay:
Sorry we couldn't find anything like this on eBay. Try our Bag Search Engine.


text:
2018 Mazda CX-3 Las Vegas NV
Are you looking for a nimble and athletic subcompact crossover? You will find few better than the Mazda CX-3. Tailor-made for urban adventures, the 2018 Mazda CX-3 in Las Vegas, NV fits right in and promises to be a welcome addition to your family. With an affordable price, athletic demeanor, spacious interior and advanced technology features, the Mazda CX-3 is a fan favorite at Earnhardt Mazda Las Vegas.
New 2018 Mazda CX-3 models are available in three well-equipped and affordable trim levels – Sport, Touring and Grand Touring – that start at a budget-friendly $20,110. The subcompact Mazda CX-3 makes room for five passengers in a cabin that provides a spacious interior with 12.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. Perfect for your day-to-day errands. Updates to the Mazda CX-3 include standard Smart City Brake Support, a refined suspension and a quieter cabin.
Official 2018 Mazda CX-3 Engine Specs and Features
If you are looking for an athletic subcompact crossover that promises efficient fuel-economy ratings and a head-turning style, the 2018 Mazda CX-3 in Las Vegas, NV checks all the boxes. Armed with SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY, the Mazda CX-3 delivers trademark Mazda performance at every turn and is destined to improve your day-to-day commute when you shop at Earnhardt Mazda Las Vegas.
Mazda CX-3 models feature an energetic and fuel-efficient 146-horsepower 2.0-liter SKYACTIV®-G four-cylinder engine that manufactures 146 pound-feet of torque. Paired with a standard SKYACTIV®-Drive six-speed automatic transmission, the front-wheel drive Mazda CX-3 delivers 29 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. When you opt for a Mazda CX-3 with i-ACTIV AWD®, you will experience improved performance when faced with inclement weather and still achieve 27 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.
When you get behind the wheel of the 2018 Mazda CX-3, you will enjoy a wealth of standard features that make the budget-friendly Mazda subcompact crossover a tremendous value. Stock Mazda CX-3 Sport models feature 16-inch alloy wheels, push-button start, a rearview camera and a MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment system with a seven-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth and a six-speaker sound system. Upgrades to the Mazda CX-3 spec sheet include premium leather interior, a Head-Up Display, heated front seats, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and a power sunroof.
Visit Earnhardt Mazda Las Vegas today to learn more about the 2018 Mazda CX-3!


text:
A Sustainable Future is Within Reach
Within Reach is a film documenting one resilient couple's 6,500 mile bicycling journey across the United States in search of sustainable communities.
Mandy and Ryan gave up their corporate jobs and houses to travel thousands of miles in search of a new home, while also looking within.
One of the most important questions facing the world today is "Can humans live sustainably?" This film answers this in a resounding way – Yes!
Within Reach: Journey to Find Sustainable Community
Meet people from around the country showing that there might just be a better way we can live together on this planet. It is not only possible, it is already underway!
Purchase the DVD above, or digitally rent or buy below.
Watch the Trailer, or Digitally Rent for $5 or Buy for $15 here:
Within Reach – Journey to Find Sustainable Community from Community Bookstore on Vimeo.
Sample Footage from Within Reach
DVD Region Code: 0 (international, region-free)
Or Digital Rental or Download: https://fellowshipforintentionalcommunity.vhx.tv/buy/within-reach-journey-to-find-sustainable-community
Run Time: 99 Minutes
Release Date: 2013
Publisher: Advocate Studios
Director: Ryan Mlynarczyk
Studio: Reach Within Productions
Within Reach includes Interviews with:
- Richard Heinberg, peak oil expert, author, co-founder Post-Carbon Institute
- Nina Leopold, Aldo Leopold's daughter, Ecologist
- Diana Leafe Christian, past editor of Communities Magazine, Author "Creating Community", & "Finding Community"
- Bob Dixson, Mayor of Greensberg, KS
- Bob Walker, Sustainable Energy Community Organizer, VT
- Bill Stetson, Environmental statesman, friend of Obama
- Charris Ford, early biodiesel pioneer and activism mentor of Daryl Hannah
- John Shaeffer, Founder of Real Goods and Solar Living Institute, solar retail pioneer
- Mark Lakeman, Founder of City Repair
- Scott Kellog, Founder of Rhyzome Collective, Author of "Urban Sustainability Handbook"
- Domo Geshe Rinpoche, 9th, Female Tibetan Buddhist Lama, sustainable communitarian, author
- Albert Bates, Founder of the Ecovillage Training Center @ The Farm, TN, author
- Eustace Conway, primitive skills expert, communitarian, main character of Elizabeth Gilbert's book "The Last American Man"
A Sample of the 100 Communities Visited:
- LA Ecovillage, Los Angeles, CA
- Sonora Cohousing, Tucson, AZ
- Holy Scrap Hot Springs, Truth or Consequences, NM
- Rhizome Collective, Austin, TX
- Make It Right NOLA, New Orleans, LA
- The Farm, Summertown, TN
- Earthaven Ecovillage, Black Mountain, NC
- Twin Oaks, Louisa, VA
- Cobb Hill Cohousing, Hartland, VT
- Ecovillage at Ithaca, Ithaca, NY
- Joyful Path Buddhist Monestary, Blue Mounds, WI
- Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage, Rutledge, MO
- Possibility Alliance, La Plata, MO
- Hummingbird Community, Cleveland, NM
Review of Within Reach in Communities magazine
Read our review of this video in Communities magazine.
How to Watch Within Reach
You can choose from these ways to watch and share Within Reach:
- Purchase the DVD – Select Add to Cart above, check out, and your disc will be on it's way!
- Digitally Rent or Download – Go to the following trailer above to rent or buy the digital film. Or go here: https://fellowshipforintentionalcommunity.vhx.tv/buy/within-reach-journey-to-find-sustainable-community
- Screen the Film – Would you like to show this film to large audiences? Read more about Screening Kit and Multiple Screenings Kit below!
This Within Reach Screening Kit includes:
Public license to screen film for up to 100 people
(25) 4×6 Postcards Preview
(1) 11×17 Poster Preview
Step-by-Step Guide to hosting a screening Preview
Public Listing on Within Reach Website View Listings
Including Facebook and Twitter Promotions
Promotional Downloads
Including a press kit, customizable flyers, facebook cover images, and production stills
The Within Reach Multiple Screenings Kit includes:
Public license to screen the film multiple times*
(2) DVDs
(100) 4×6 Postcards Preview
(10) 11×17 Poster Preview
Step-by-Step Guide to hosting a screening Preview
Public Listing on Within Reach Website View Listings
Including Facebook and Twitter Promotions
Promotional Downloads
Including a press kit, customizable flyers, facebook cover images, and production stills.
Personalized One-on-One Support


text:
The 'Laadli Scheme' launched by Delhi Government in association with the State Bank of India (SBI) is one such good initiative that every state must follow for the future of "girl child" in the country.
Female foeticide is such a heinous crime which is still committing in some parts of the country. The initiative of the Delhi Government will surely help in curbing female foeticide on one side and will help in enhancing the social status of them on other side.
Though the accumulated amount of approximately Rs.1 lakh which the girl will get on attaining the age of 18 years and at least passing out 10th standard may be low, it will surely help in protecting them from discrimination and deprivation at certain level. Only giving them good education will help in bringing a balance society.
With the scheme in great success, now parents started believing in sending their children back to government schools. With "Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan", another step to fight our biggest challenge "illiteracy", its right time for the rest of the states and union territories to implement "Laadli Scheme" in their respective states.
We are still looking forward to the promise made by SSA to provide useful and relevant elementary education for all children in the 6 to 14 age group by 2010 in India.


text:
Odd places turn into public art spaces in S.F.
Those of you who visit San Francisco's two newest public spaces, be prepared for a shock.
Planter beds are formed by strips of granite curbing and felled evergreens. Long chains hang from a billboard. Bamboo sprouts from stainless steel cylinders that double as traffic barriers.
It is environmental art on an urban scale.
"That's the appealing part," said Jane Martin, designer of Guerrero Park on what until last month was a perilous triangle of asphalt where busy San Jose Avenue swings north to meet Guerrero Street. "They gave me certain parameters, but then they really supported my direction."
Guerrero Park and its companion, Showplace Triangle at Eighth and 16th streets, are the latest entries in the city's Pavement to Parks program - an experiment in carving pedestrian spaces out of misshaped intersections.
The first premiered in May: Castro Commons, where tables and chairs spread across a half-block where 17th Street intersects clumsily with Castro and Market streets. It began as a two-month trial and now will continue at least until November.
Temporary? Maybe not
The newcomers also are presented as temporary, but plainly the hope is they will be there long-term. "There's a generational rethinking going on about the nature of public spaces and roadways - they should be inviting and attractive for people, not just cars," said Edward Reiskin, director of the Department of Public Works, which is spearheading the effort along with the Planning Department.
The ground rules are the same at each site. Pavement can't be removed. Materials come from city supply yards. Public workers do the heavy lifting.
At Guerrero Park, Martin set out to "stake a claim for nature" - an idea that led her to a city compost yard, where she found enormous trunks of trees from Golden Gate Park that had reached the end of their lives.
"They really have presence," said Martin, founder of Shift Design Studio and the nonprofit Plant SF. Another asset: "They would hold their own, which is important in this context."
Some trunks form barriers against traffic. Others are arranged to create raised planter beds filled with drought-tolerant species from bush lupine to aloe.
Still to come: blue paint on the asphalt, bush grass and a sculpture of a horse, the animal that provides a vital nutrient to city compost.
A different tack
Showplace Triangle takes a different tack by celebrating hard edges and offering soft greens in a district defined by low industrial sheds.
At the end of Eighth Street between two cafes - one geared to blue-collar workers, the other courting students from nearby California College of the Arts - designers Rebar Group placed three patches of lawn within frames of rough granite curbing.
The seating is granite as well - polished black squares that jut like piers from the lawns and were found along Market Street until the mid-1990s.
To keep out traffic, the plaza is framed by concrete sewer pipes set on end as well as graffiti-covered Dumpsters planted with trees.
'Relax' and 'play'
"This definitely is a materials-driven design," said Rebar's Matthew Passmore. It's also intended as social space, which explains the words "relax" and "play" on the pavement.
Reiskin knows not everyone will warm to every design. But if neighbors embrace the spaces, there will be time aplenty for fine-tuning.
"Right now the program seems - and admittedly is - pretty ad hoc," Reiskin said. "This is a quick way to test concepts. That's part of the beauty of it."
For more information on the Pavement to Parks program, go to sfpavementtoparks.sfplanning.org


text:
On this site we cover some of the more common skin conditions in more depth on their own individual pages. These are...
Excess sweating (hyperhidrosis)
The following are some other common skin conditions...
Baby rash
Babies suffer more than their fair share of skin problems which are normally easily treated and not long term. Nappy rash affects up to 1 in 3 babies and cradle cap - a scaly patch or patches generally on the scalp - generally clears up by itself within a few months.
Cold sores
These blister type swellings on the lips or around the mouth are caused by a virus - herpes simplex type 1. They often clear up on their own within a week or two.
Hives (urticaria)
Also known as 'nettle rash', hives is a bumpy skin rash (the bumps are referred to as 'wheals') caused by the body producing histamine to fight off infection. Hives can be caused by allergies.
Heat rash
Heat rash is caused by blockages and inflammation of sweat ducts, generally under the arms and in the groin. It generally clears up in a few days.
Keratosis pilaris
This is the term given to small white lumps on the skin, common in children and teenagers, and caused by an increase in keratin in the skin which blocks hair follicles/pores. They often appear on dry skin on the arms and thighs and chest and occasionally on the face. It is considered a mild condition which normally clears up on its own over time.
Molluscum contagiosum
This is a viral infection which causes small spots which don't itch or cause any pain. An infection normally clears up within a few months.
Pityriasis rosea
This condition generally presents as a scaly pink rash on the stomach, back or chest and other ptaches often appear elsewhere on the body. It is thought to be caused by a bacterial or viral infection and normally clears up within 1-3 months.
Scabies appears as very itchy spots and sometimes rashes on the skin normally between the fingers or in the armpit or groin. It is caused by a mite that burrows under the skin and is easily treated by medication available in pharmacies.
Shingles is in fact caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox - varicella-zoster virus. It appears as a painful rash and blisters on the face and/or upper body. People over 50 and especially those over 80 are prone to shingles.
Tinea is a fungal infection that generally appears on the feet or in the groin (but can appear elsewhere eg on the scalp) and can be in the form of a scaly rash or circular outbreaks, leading to its other name of 'ringworm'. Antifungal medication will normally clear up an outbreak within a month.
Warts and verrucas (if they are on the feet) are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). They can take up to two years to disappear on their own, but there are several over the counter treatments available at pharmacies that wil clear warts and verrucas more quickly.
If you are at all concerned you may have any of these conditions or any other skin condition, or simply would like more information, please contact us.


text:
Ashok Vasudevan
We need to celebrate this year as the bicentennial of the World Food Revolution. In 1810, a French Chef and confectioner Nicolas Appert published "The Art of Preserving Animal and Vegetable Substances". This was the world's first cookbook on modern food preservation methods and heralded the birth of Food Science. Appert worked nearly 15 years on ways to preserve foodstuffs in jars, sealed with wax and placed in boiling water. He also turned entrepreneur and set up the world's first food bottling factory on the outskirts of Paris. This was the precursor to canning technology, a process still referred to occasionally as appertisation. Amazingly, Appert achieved this feat knowing nothing about bacteria and food pathogens. In fact, Louis Pasteur was not to appear with the next preservation technology (pasteurization) for another 100 years!
Canning caught on quickly both in Europe and in the US but posed a challenge for consumers who had to use hammer and skill to get to the food inside until the invention of a can opener in the mid 19th century!
Food Science evolved over this long period in a manner that defined classical applied science. Developments in disciplines such as Agronomy, Thermodynamics, Organic Chemistry, Material Science and Microbiology deeply influenced its direction and scope.
Progress in chemistry created new preservation technologies like solvent extraction, filtration, dehydration etc. A better understanding of Thermodynamics and heat transfer triggered new process development including Freeze drying, blast freezing, IQF (individual quick frozen) and Retort. Breakthroughs in material science gave us a better understanding of barrier properties and hence enhanced our ability to better control the atmosphere within which the processed food would be packed. The list goes on and on.
Equally, major changes in the social structure and the industrial revolution forever changed the way humans would eat and placed new challenges to food scientists, entrepreneurs and lawmakers. First, was an urgent need to break seasonality and ensure perpetual availability. Second, the spread of colonization and emergence of new societies demanded extended food transportation. And finally this had to be done in a manner that ensured safety from pathogens and protection against food adulteration.
If the 19th century belonged to the food scientists and technologists, the 20th century belonged to the entrepreneurs. The heightened level of economic activity after the industrial revolution saw the emergence of food entrepreneurs and corporations eager to profit from these trends as they brought the benefits of science to the kitchens and dining tables of the consumers. Barely a hundred years after Nicolas Appert, not only were there thousands of food entrepreneurs but several developed into large food companies many of them who thrive with brands that are market leaders a hundred years later!
By 1900, Pilsbury was already packing and selling dough. Delmonte labels existed on canned fruits. Aunt Jemina pancake mix was an emerging brand. McCormick, still in Baltimore today, was importing and selling spice blends. Add to that list Hershey's caramels, Campbell Soup and Coca Cola. In fact Kellog's and Post were already fierce competitors.
Even as we celebrate the longevity of these brands, it is hard not to wonder whether corporate innovation in food science just crept through the 20th century with tiny incremental steps and did little by way of changing the way we live in the world. I guess it is a lot to ask corporations to address world nutrition and hunger. But it is impossible not to hope that food scientists and technologists will continue to worry about this problem and grow the pace of change in food science.
I am particularly pleased that the bicentennial of the Food Science happily coincides with the recognition of TBRC (Tasty Bite Research Center) as an in-house R&D center by the Department of Science of Technology of the Government of India. Our stated pursuit of "creating a center for excellence in prepared foods R&D" that would focus on product, process and ingredient innovation just got taken seriously. I congratulate the TBRC team for this achievement. Maybe WB Yeats didn't say it first but "In dreams begin responsibility".


text:
watch valentines day online on ipad
With Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Stephen Guarino, Amir Arison i hope you enjoy them and happy. A florist, who abides by a strict five-date-limit with any man, finds herself wanting more with the new history of valentine s day. Intertwining couples and singles in Los Angeles break-up and make-up based on the pressures and expectations of Valentine s Day why do we celebrate valentine s day on february 14th and where do the holiday customs come from? why i don t enjoy valentines day twitter: facebook: if you want to support the show. Toggle message bar bruce springsteen - valentine s day (solo acoustic 31-7-05) only mp3 with a pic of bruce on the highway. Apps; Shop; Parents; TV Times; Settings; Happy Valentine s Day PBS KIDS this feature is not available right now. Watch Valentine s Day episodes starting February 10th on PBS KIDS! Valentine's Day is a great day to cuddle up and watch a movie about love please try again later. Knowing this, they made a movie called Valentine's Day, but it was just a rip-off of happy valentines day 2017 quotes, wishes, images, cards, messages, status, sms, wallpapers, gifts for her and him. Watch Valentine`s Day Online - Intertwining couples and singles in Los Angeles break-up and make-up based on the pressures and expectations of Valentine's Day hd valentines day wallpapers. I got so many requests to make some Valentine s Day treats aqua master ltd is one of the largest watch manufacturers in the world, working with thousands of businesses around the globe! our headquarters is located in our self. Just wanted to share some fun and yummy themed recipes I found happy valentines day 2017: get free valentines day images, wallpapers, valentines day wishes, quotes, messages, whatsapp status, dp, hd wallpapers I hope you enjoy them and Happy


text:
"The one thing that fans never do is... give credit to the opponent or factor them in."
It's an interesting point, one that I made recently to my son after a game. While you and your team may not have played as well as you would have liked, it's quite possible that your opponent had something to do with that.
Essentially, I told him, "Remember, they practice, prepare, and work just as hard as you do. They want to win, too. That's what makes it fun."
Earlier this season, after TOR beat the Spurs, SA coach Gregg Popovich (pictured above) made it a point to praise his opponent:
"We didn't look past [this game] at all. We are not built like that and our guys don't do that. We busted our asses tonight and down the stretch they hit about two or three [three-pointers.] They earned the victory so it has nothing to do with us not being ready. Give them credit."
Two weeks earlier, it was TOR coach Jay Triano who, after his club lost to the Bucks, praised his opponent. Said Coach Triano: "I give them credit because they outworked us."
When his team lost to MIA earlier this month, CHA coach Larry Brown wasn't unhappy with his team's play, but recognized the Heat's performance. "I thought we played good, they just played great," he said.
And after Steve Fisher's San Diego State team lost badly on the road at New Mexico last Saturday, Coach Fisher gave UNM credit for playing well.
"New Mexico played great," he said. "They hit their shots. They played great defense and they did to us what they've done to a number of other teams in here."
After a loss, it's natural to think about your mistakes and what you would have done differently. But don't forget about your opponent's talent, preparation, and effort. If your team played as well as it could have -- and with a full effort -- and you lose, it's likely that the opponent was simply better. Give them credit.


text:
First Dance wedding music
Wedding first dance music
Planning a St Thomas wedding in the privacy of your living room.
I have been having a lot of fun with Pinterest, it's a great format for destination weddings
Pinterest boards from CustomBeachWeddings.com
If you are having a wedding, I suggest you start a Pintrest board. Think of it as a notebook and start to add ideas from all over.
If you are just starting the whole process of a destination wedding, I suggest you start here. Begin with a wedding package for a St Thomas wedding
From baking a cake to designing a new house, Pinterest has ideas galore. If you have not tried it please do. You will get addicted very quickly.
At the request of a bride, I have been viewing and pinning first dance music. WOW! What a great way to spend an afternoon!
So far I have pinned over forty full versions of songs. This could easily become a full-time hobby.
In addition to picking a song for your first dance you have the option is having a live artist play it for you. We have several Steelpan, Classical Guitar or Violin
St Thomas musicians for a wedding ceremony or reception
Not only are these songs great for the first dance at a St.Thomas wedding and reception but for anybody in the mood for a little romance.
Take a peek and let me know if you have a favorite. I would like to expand this board for all of our listening pleasure.
Pinterest and my beach wedding first-dance-wedding-music/
As you can tell I have quite a few boards, if you would like to contribute and join me on one of my boards, send an email to


text:
Posts are contributed by individual authors. The opinions are solely the authors' and are not necessarily a reflection of the views of USC Shoah Foundation.
Blog: Through TestimonyDonate
Blog Posts by Amy B. Bloom
January 28, 2019
The controversial standoff between a tribal elder and a high school student that went viral has captivated the media and those on all sides of the political aisle. While all the details are still being uncovered, what strikes me is the climate that permeates our nation. We have devolved to a state of "othering" our countrymen, without reflecting on how our own actions may affect one another. We have stopped seeking to understand one another and instead just attack, sometimes even when the facts are not clear.
About Amy B. Bloom
Amy B. Bloom, JD is a social studies/history educational consultant for Oakland Schools, a regional education service agency supporting 28 school districts in Oakland County, Michigan. She also serves as the Chair of the Executive Board for the Center for the Study of Citizenship at Wayne State University.


text:
- August 25, 1967 - November 25, 2016
- Salmon, Idaho
of Shane's Passing
Share This Obituary
Make a Memorial Donation
Tributes.com partners with over 100 national charities. It's easy and secure.Donate
Memories & CandlesPrevious
"There s not enough words to say how much Shane has meant to me for so many years and so many memories I will never forget! I love him and will miss...Read More »
1 of 6 | Posted by: Angie Baxter - Salmon, ID
"Judy Burley
2 of 6 | Posted by: Judy Burley - Salmon, ID - friend
3 of 6 | Posted by: A friend
"Shane always had that smile and it made my day. He would make me laugh every time I was around him, no matter what mood I was in. Silly guy. I will...Read More »
4 of 6 | Posted by: Linda Russell - Salmon, ID
"There are no words to ease your pain. Just know that Shane was a good friend and an amazing person. I have many many memories of him. When I think of...Read More »
5 of 6 | Posted by: Tami Nancolas - Willcox, AZ
6 of 6 | Posted by: Tami Nancolas - Willcox, AZ
Sympathy Flowers
Shane was born on August 25, 1967 and passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016.
Shane was a resident of Salmon, Idaho.


text:
Manicure & Pedicures
Prep and Polish Treatments
Not quite got the time? or not feeling so indulgent? Our prep and polish entails:
Cuticle care, cut, file and finished with a corrective base coat and a polish of your choice. (Foot filing is included for the feet).
Hands – £24.00 GELeration – £25.00 | Feet – £26.00 GELeration – £27.00
Hydrating Treatments
A deep conditioning treatment focusing purely on the nails. Using heated mittens or booties for deep hydration, finishing with cuticle care, cut and file and a corrective base coat applied.
Hands – £30.00 | Feet – £32.00
Classic Treatments
Indulge your hands or feet with a cleansing soak, followed by a deep exfoliation. A relaxing massage is next followed by cuticle care, cut, file and finished with a corrective base coat and a polish of your choice.
Hands – £34.00 GELeration – £38.00 | Feet – £36.00 GELeration – £38.00
Nourishing Treatments
Our most luxurious treatment incorporating deep exfoliation to help remove dead skin cells, heated mittens or booties are applied for deep hydration followed by a relaxing massage, cuticle care, cut, file and finished with a corrective base coat and polish of your choice. Available for both hands and feet.
Hands – £37.00 | Feet – £39.00
Mens Manicure – 45mins £30.00
Mens Pedicure – 45mins £32.00
Jessica Natural Nail Care
The Jessica Nail Cultivation System
Like skin and hair all nails are not alike. Jessica's unique nail care products offer specifically targeted treatments for different nail types. Everyone can achieve healthy nails with proper care and maintenance.
Deep hydration of skin • Nail shaping • Cuticle care • Corrective base coat to help nails grow
When it comes to natural nails, Jessica Cosmetics is considered a world leading brand.
Jessica Nails was started in the 1970s by Jessica Vartoughian, who after opening nail salons in America which attracted celebrities and referrals, developed her range of Jessica nail products.
The classic Jessica range has been developed to achieve and maintain naturally beautiful nails. For every problem, there is a solution. As all nails are different, Jessica has created specific treatments for each type, so don't hide those hands away! Revive your natural nails and achieve optimum nail health with a little help from our friends!
Phenom range prides itself on being completely chip – resistant, long-lasting and has mirror shine – completely dry in minutes too! It works perfectly with Jessica base coats so you can continue to treat your natural nail beneath while wearing your polish with pride!
GELeration is a unique gel in a bottle. It is applied like a polish with a durable strength of a gel. GELeration offers total protection for the nails allowing them to grow without chipping peeling or fading. Strong beautiful natural looking nails without the damage of acrylics. By looking after your GELeration nails they will be more durable than a normal polish.
Gift Vouchers
Vouchers are valid for six months from the date of purchase. They are for a monetary value or a specific treatment.
Treatment Courses
Must be paid for in full on first treatment and must be completed within six months
Returns Policy
If you have an adverse reaction to a retail product we will fully refund you.
We reserve the right to charge a fee when cancellations are made less than 24 hours before the appointment.
A 50% deposit will be charged for treatments over £40
We take all complaints very seriously. If you have reason to complain we would appreciate you telling us as soon after your treatment as possible.


text:
- Max. film speed: 220 m/min (720 ft/min)
- Max. roll changes/min: 32 without tape
HSW 550/32 High Speed Winder
The HSW 550/32 is a single lane High Speed Winder especially developed for our draw tape line.
The HSW 550/32 can make up to 32 roll changes per minute without tape. For production with paper tape, the HSW can be equipped with tape equipment TD 200/26 and make up to 26 roll changes per minute.
The HSW 550/32 is a compact machine that complies with our customer's requirement for small footprint.
|Min. winding width
|150 mm (5,9 in)
|Max. winding width
|550 mm (21,6 in)
|Max. roll diameter
|150 mm (5,9 in)
|Max. film speed
|220 m/min (720 ft/min)
|Max. roll changes
|Max. roll changes with tape
Product sheet


text:
|Meachers Global Logistics
|Supply chain management
|Fleet size:
|70 tractors and 120 trailers
|Purchasing management contract
|Key benefits:
|Vehicle uptime improvements
Cost reduction
Compliance support
Flexibility to support growth
Richard Lambourne, Director of Meachers Global Logistics, explains: "Our customers demand wins that generic solutions cannot deliver. This is reflected in the breadth of our customer base and what we do for them. From car component manufacturers to cruise line operators, we are prepared to go the extra mile".
Established in 1958, Meachers are now a major force in supply chain management, operating 70 tractor units and 120 trailer (44 tonners) from hubs in Southampton and Derby. These sites also house substantial warehousing and bonded facilities.
Richard continues that "over the years we have continuously added to our range of supply chain solutions to offer a genuine one-stop shop for our customers. Whether it's looking at warehousing, order fulfilment, haulage or freight forwarding requirements, our approach is never blinkered and fully recognises the need to continuously drive efficiency".
This is where trusted suppliers like Tructyre play a key role. Tructyre are fortunate to have had Meachers as a customer since 1996 and, like them, have evolved their service flexibility to keep pace with a growing customer base.
Meachers have a policy of training and developing people through its own in-house resources. This is reflected in its NVQ programme and HGV driver training. Richard is responsible for training and compliance, and in another demonstration of matched values, appreciates the fact that Tructyre have a similar commitment to developing quality through its people.
"I also like that Tructyre are ISO: 9001 compliant with their own apprenticeship schemes. It reflects our own experience that efficiency and high quality service levels begin with effective training."
As well as using Tructyre's rapid roadside support, Richard explained that "the service works really well for us. Our own workshop teams monitor and fit tyres purchased through Tructyre, and Glenn Sherwood, Managing Director, and his team use their passion for tyres to keep us informed of developments and opportunities to maximise our tyre life".
There's no doubt that Meachers Global Logistics will continue its success, and sees the close relationship with Tructyre as an integral part of the journey.
your fleet is our fleet


text:
As Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Norfolk Stephen Bett is proud to be 'the people's voice for policing and crime' and, to ensure that he does this effectively, he would like to hear from you.
You can contact Stephen with your questions and comments using the Contact Form below.
If you would prefer to contact us by email, letter or telephone, please see the contact details at the bottom of the page.
The set out what you can expect when you contact us.
Have your say
In order for your PCC to make choices and take decisions with the needs of Norfolk's communities at their heart, it is vital that he has a full and accurate picture of what communities want from their policing service.
From time to time, Stephen will run consultations on specific subjects to explore public opinion and help inform his work.
Find out which consultations are currently live and have your say
Compliments and complaints
If we get things wrong, we would like you to tell us so that we have an opportunity to apologise and put things right.
Before submitting a complaint, please take a look at our Complaints page – this will give you information about how to submit a complaint and the process which will be followed in responding to your complaint.
We are always appreciative of any complimentary comments when you feel something has been done well. Please send your feedback via the Contact Form or using the contact details below.
Looking for something?
As your PCC, Stephen is committed to being open and transparent about his work.
If you are looking for specific information, or considering making a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act, let us help by taking a look at our Transparency page.
Sign up for regular PCC news
If you'd like to receive regular updates on Stephen and Jenny's activities by email, sign up to our newsletter.
Contact form
Postal address:
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk
Building 8, Jubilee House
Falconers Chase
01953 424455
01953 424462


text:
Review: New Madrid – Sunswimmer
Greg: Ah, the fine line of record vs live that is walked by musicians . The rather daunting task typically Continue reading
Greg: Ah, the fine line of record vs live that is walked by musicians . The rather daunting task typically Continue reading
-Clay's Take- There are a few things I am a sucker for: comic book movies, 12 bar blues, Blue Bell Continue reading
-Clay's Take- Throughout this endeavor of writing reviews, we have befriended some of the musicians whose material we covered. Continue reading
OK, seriously, what is in the water in San Francisco? Either we're getting a statistically improbable barrage of submissions from Continue reading
-Clay's Take- I have a confession that will exclude me from most notable circles of musical critique. I have never Continue reading
-Clay's Take – I know I have broached the topic of "the live band" before, but it bears readdressing. It Continue reading
-Greg's Take- I'm going to remind you of the old adage "be careful what you wish for". I say this Continue reading
-Greg's Take- Like a colossal collision of Funk, Latin Root, Salsa, House, Reggae and unfiltered addiction, Empresarios will shift your Continue reading
"Salvation will arrive when we blow up-up-up the USA" I can spend the next hour breaking apart what an Continue reading
Is it possible to be blinded by positivity? I think so, because I have built up a long list of Continue reading


text:
The France-Anne Sweeny Making a Difference Fund is a fund within The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation (KWCF). To show your support, please call The KWCF at (519) 725-1806 or click here to make an online donation. By clicking on the link provided, you will be directed to the Canada Helps website where you can select the "France-Anne Sweeny Making a Difference Fund" and begin your online contributions.
We sincerely thank you for your contribution!


text:
American breast care bras
American Breast Care bras are part of the offering from the brand that is proud of it's US heritage. American breast care or ABC, manufacture all there products in america to ensure they meet the high qualities you require. ABC supply many products as part of their collection, these include mastectomy bras, post surgery bras, Prosthesis, Bust covers, Bra extenders and bras straps. With long standing expert knowledge ABC have also started a traing system for it's distributors and retailers to ensure that everyone gets the best possible fit and product available.
The American Breast Care Lace front bra in Beige is a lace finished bra from the basic bra line from ABC. The po...$48.95
The American Breast Care Lace front bra in Pink is the new addition to the very popular ABC lace front collectio...$48.95
The American Breast Care Lace front bra in Black forms part of the longstanding basic collection from ABC. The l...$48.95
The American Breast Care Lace front bra in White is part of the ever popular basic collection from ABC. The lace fron...$48.95
4 Item(s)
American breast care bras and swimwear have continued to develop since it's inception in 2003. With the design and manufacturing in house the brand first produced a breast form to the breast care community. With further development over the following years they have expanded there product range to include swimwear and accessories. The bras and swimwear produced comes with internal pockets to allow you to secure a prothesis inplace without the chance of movement. With excellence in education they have provided mastectomy fitters with a wealth of knowledge to ensure that all of there products are fitted correctly. We are happy to help with any information or advice do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our best you help you get the best advice possible.


text:
OBM appoints a new creative lead
Independent communications agency OBM has appointed Mat Garbutt to lead its creative department.
Garbutt, a copywriter by trade, has worked at agencies including Grey, AJF Partnership, Draft FCB (where he was creative director from 2010 to 2012) and Fenton Stephens.
Harry Corsham, director at OBM, which is based in Melbourne and Brisbane, said: "We are delighted to welcome Mat to OBM. We strive to produce better work all the time and Mat's talents as a writer and his calm authority as a creative leader will significantly strengthen the agency's creative output."


text:
Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course
36 holes par 72 (7063 yards)
Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course Information
|Royal Thai Navy
|Holes / Par / Yardage:
|36 holes par 72 (7063 yards)
South of Pattaya towards Sattahip
30 minutes from Pattaya
|Closed on:
|Open everyday
|Max. golfers per group:
|Weekday: 6
Weekend: 6
|Golf Cart:
|Golf Set:
|Golf Shoes:
|Driving Range:
(pride of the Royal Thai Navy makes for enjoyable golf)
The municipal Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course opened in 1969 and is a 30 minute drive South of Pattaya towards Sattahip. The 36 holes pride of the Royal Thai Navy were constructed to take advantage of the natural beauty of the area. Set in a wooded valley with mature trees of all types, Plutaluang is a must play for nature lovers. Built around a huge natural reservoir shortly after the Vietnam War it abounds with amazing flowers, birds and small forest creatures. Moreover, troops of local monkeys abound working their way through the fruits and seeds that come and go with the seasons.
Unlike modern Thai golf courses, which follow the trend of having a professional golfer design the course, and then a construction firm create the terrain, Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course is an old school natural golf course, offering some of the best Asian golf available anywhere. The fairways and greens are of Zoysia grass, which while helps conserve water is more typical for courses in Phuket and Malaysia.
The four nines are named after the cardinal points, North, South, East and West. The first two are the core of the old course with East and West having only been constructed in the 1990's. Each nine plays to a standard par-36 and golfers can usually select whichever two courses they wish to play at the time of check-in. Each has a wide variety of obstacles, narrow fairways, well-protected greens, and hazards with very thick rough.
The two most notable holes are the third hole on the North Course and ninth hole on the South Course. The former is a par-3 with its own lighthouse and island green. The latter is situated at the highest point on the course and this par-4 requires an accurate long downhill drive and a good second shot over water to a small green.
The refurbished clubhouse is well laid-out with well-maintained lockers & showers, although towels are chargeable. The pro-shop is simple and has a small stock of basic golf items while the restaurant has excellent views across the golf course and surrounding hills. Drinks and Thai food are very reasonably priced as the course is essentially a public Navy facility. This is a great place to "finish" a round.
Though Plutaluang is one of the older Pattaya golf courses and definitely not first-class, it is nevertheless one of the most popular. The friendly attitude of the staff, natural layout, and low costs really make for an enjoyable day golfing in Pattaya.
You can also combine this golf course with other courses for your next golf holiday.
Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course Photo GalleryHave you played golf at the Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course and took some nice photos that you would like to share with other golfers? Send them to us and we may upload them here. Thank you in advance!
Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course Map
Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course Reviews & Comments
Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course Tee Time | Online Booking | Request a Free and Non-Obligatory Quote
Golf Tour Packages in Pattaya
- Pattaya Golf Resort - Private Villa Package
- Hua Hin - Pattaya (2-Destination) Golf Package
- Pattaya Golf Around Package
- One Week Pattaya Golf Holiday
- Pattaya - Bangkok (2-Destination) Golf Package
- Pattaya's Best Golf Package
- Pattaya Golf Villa Package
- Pattaya Golf Package
- Pattaya Golf Break
- Pattaya & Hua Hin by Ferry
Golf Courses in Pattaya
- Bangpra Golf Club
- Burapha Golf Club
- Chatrium Golf Resort Soi Dao Chanthaburi
- Chee Chan Golf Resort
- Crystal Bay Golf Club
- Eastern Star Country Club & Resort
- Emerald Golf Club
- Greenwood Golf & Resort
- Khao Kheow Country Club
- King Naga Golf Club
- Laem Chabang International Country Club
- Mountain Shadow Golf Club
- Parichat International Golf Links
- Pattana Golf Club & Resort
- Pattavia Century Golf Club
- Pattaya Country Club
- Phoenix Gold Golf & Country Club
- Pleasant Valley Golf & Country Club
- Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course
- Rayong Green Valley Country Club
- Siam Country Club, Old Course
- Siam Country Club, Plantation Course
- Siam Country Club, Rolling Hills
- Siam Country Club, Waterside Course
- Silky Oak Country Club
- St. Andrews 2000 Golf Club
- Treasure Hill Golf & Country Club
- Wangjuntr Golf & Nature Park, Highland Course


text:
While walking through the grocery store this past weekend, I ran across a fairly new book entitled Heaven is for Real for Kids: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back. It was published in 2010 and became #1 on the NY Times best seller list in March 2011, with more than 1.5 million copies sold to date. What caught my attention was that the book is about a boy named Colton who had a near death experience when he was not quite four years old. Over the next year or so, Colton periodically and spontaneously related intriguing bits of information about his experience in "Heaven", including meeting his great grandfather (who died before Colton was born), his miscarried sister (who no one had told him about), angels, Gabriel, Jesus, Mary and even God.
I am an avid fan of books which discuss near death experiences, life-between-lives, and the struggle to be born into a physical life. I especially appreciate when such events are related by small children, as I consider that such children typically apply very little filtering (personal bias) in terms of the information received — aside from being a child observer with limited understanding and a limited vocabulary. Very young children still have memories of their spiritual existence before physical life began, and many continue to communicate with "spirit friends" until age five or even later.
Such is the case with Colton Burpo. I see this young boy as an honest conveyor of what he experienced, observed and was told while visiting the Soul Side. This is a very important perspective, for any such information which is considered to be credible must be balanced against my own spiritual beliefs. In some cases, this can lead to a transcending spiritual experience that can shake, and perhaps subsequently strengthen, the foundation of personal faith, just as it shook the bedrock of faith for Colton's father and mother.
The events which unfold in the book are related by Colton's father, Todd Burpo, who is the pastor at Crossroads Wesleyan Church in the small farming town of Imperial, Nebraska, USA. The town of Imperial and parishioners from other small regional towns play an important role in Colton's experience and somewhat miraculous recovery. Their generosity and prayer remind us that there is no such thing as spiritual coincidence; everything happens for a reason, and so most blessings happen in response to personal and community requests through prayer.
To the extent possible, Todd relates his son's communications as precisely as possible in the boy's own words. Although most of Colton's early comments were not recorded, they were so startling to his father and mother that the parents discussed the words in great detail: a de facto memorization process. Then pastor Todd worked through his own memory and interpretation of the Bible, gaining new practical insights on Heaven, God, children, prayer, etc., and even a glimpse into the future.
It was especially interesting to follow along with Todd as he and his wife began to change in terms of their own understanding and practical application of their chosen faith. Todd relates how the experience changed them, including the following passages:
The experience "snapped our pride like a dry twig and taught us how to be humble enough to accept help from other people, physically, emotionally, and financially."
"We learned the value of being vulnerable enough to let others be strong for us, to let others bless us."
As mentioned above: a "transcending experience": they were one way before the event; now they are different in definable and measurable ways. I am equally certain that some of the readers of this simple, yet thought-provoking little book underwent their own transcending experience just by the reading. God certainly works in mysterious ways, and so often His messengers are little children.
In fairness to the reader, it should be noted that this is less than a masterpiece of literature — nor was it ever intended to be. For example, it is written in simple, informal terms, which makes it more endearing and believable. The author wanders on at times in terms of background information and seemingly unrelated information; yet a good background makes the work more public and adds important local, family and interpersonal color. I admit that I was frequently confused by the event timeline, as the various discussions bounce back and forth across months of time. There is a timeline at the end of the book, but it is rather limited during the months of greatest importance. Yet none of these literary concerns should sway you from reading this book, and none weaken the strength of the conviction and importance of the message which Colton is able to convey is his boyish way.
For additional information on this book, Colton and his family, visit the Heaven is for Real web site.


text:
The great Chinese experiment in communism known as The Great Leap Forward, occurred from 1958-1962 under the command of Mao Zedong. The ruthless dictator established an entire socio-political ideology, one which resulted in an estimated 30,000,000 deaths. Historian Frank Dikötter contends that this genocide may have been one of the worst in world history, and its lasting implications are still seen today. The sinister Laogai labor camps continue to exist to this day. The Laogai system is considered the largest network of forced labor camps in the world. There are at least 1,045 throughout China today, and untold numbers have fallen victim to these halls of horror.
Connecting Mao & Xi-Jinping
While Mao's experiment killed countless lives, the evolution from Maoist China to modern China should concern every conscious observer. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ended term limits, and the government has banned words on social media related to the incidence. State-run media attempted to spin the story through political banter and made the public think this occurrence did not deserve a strong response. Further, the military wing of the Chinese media made it clear that Xi has the support of the nation's armed forces, a not so subtle hint to those in disagreement. Government media focused on the fact that the Chinese constitution was changed four times since 1998; therefore, this move is nothing to fear.
Looking past the propaganda, the truth is Xi has made a major power grab as the global community stays preoccupied with the Trump news cycle. According to Maya Wang from Human Rights Watch, the current crackdown on "pro-democracy" sentiment in China is at its worst since the 1989 Tiananmen Square atrocity. Mao left the blueprints for Xi, and the continual shift to authoritarianism isn't slowing down anytime soon.
So how has Xi done it? The answer could lie in the fact that a slow and subtle indoctrination has taken place. This indoctrination results in an apathetic youth. When the most fit generation has no interest in resistance, democracy's future stands still. Millennials throughout China aren't just ignorant to their history, they've unfortunately become victims to it.
The United States' Role?
America's role in the region grows clearer as we move towards a more self-sufficient economy. Our foreign policy must hinge on the expansion of freedom and an end to the human rights abuses committed by Xi and his communist regime. In the past, our country sought to pressure the regime with sanctions. On June 29th 1989, the most advanced sanctions to date were placed on the nation after the Tiananmen Square massacre. Unfortunately these forms of coercion have largely fallen to the wayside as China's economy grows at an unprecedented rate. Without a vested interest in fighting tyranny, the United States could easily be seen as a bystander to one of the world's most quietly oppressive regimes.


text:
The Challenge: Create a dish using only ingredients native to North America.
The Husband offered me this challenge, as a way to spark my creativity. I immediately accepted, and while The Boy was at a club meeting at our local library, I settled into a chair in the Reference section with the Cambridge World History of Food.
The challenge became rather daunting; much of what we eat in North America, and the United States specifically, is not native to this land, but was brought here by our European, Asian, and African ancestors.
I recalled a Native American planting method known as the "Three Sisters"; winter squash, corn (maize), and beans benefitted in various ways by being companion-planted in the same area. Those became the base of my dish. Although I knew about cranberries, blueberries and Concord grapes being native, they didn't have a place in this dish. Maybe next time.
Fats, sweeteners, and seasonings were a bit tougher. Cows, pigs, sheep and goats were all imported, as were sugar, pepper, most herbs, and most oil-bearing seeds and plants. Sunflowers are native, but the oil doesn't have a lot of flavor. Bear, venison and buffalo fat are not readily available, but duck fat is, and it would add richness to the dish. Maple syrup was a no-brainer, especially here in New England. Walnuts are native to North America, and I knew they would add nutty flavor and much needed texture to the soup. I felt like I needed a grain of some kind; wild rice is one of the only native North American grains, and its slightly grassy flavor would be a nice complement to the earthiness of the squash and beans.
My final ingredients: butternut squash roasted in duck fat, kidney beans, corn and corn milk (I obtained corn milk by scraping the cut corncobs with the edge of a knife, and squeezing the pulp in a dishtowel over a bowl), walnuts candied in maple syrup, and wild rice. I puréed the squash with some water until it had the consistency I wanted for soup, poured it back into the soup pot and added the beans, rice, and corn kernels to warm through. I splashed in the corn milk at the end to sweeten it up a touch, and garnished the soup with the walnuts and a drizzle of maple syrup. The soup was salted only at the end, in the serving bowls, in the spirit of the challenge; while there would have been access to salt, it was not in great supply, and would have had more utilitarian uses than just wildly sprinkling it over every ingredient.
The soup was quite hearty, and surprisingly, quite flavorful and satisfying. The roasted squash and the maple syrup added smoky depth I might have achieved with pepper or cumin or cinnamon, if I had access to them, and adding the raw corn kernels and corn milk gave the soup a light sweetness and a fresh bit of crunch. Taking a look at the ingredients, I see it's also gluten-free and dairy-free, quite by accident, due to the challenge's geographical limits. Interesting.
Answering the question, "Do you know where your food comes from?" has become more and more mainstream over the last decade. This challenge asked the same question, from quite a different perspective; one I am very curious and excited to explore.
The Husband September 28, 2015 at 3:12 pm
A challenge well met, a recipe well prepared, and a dish well eaten! Yum. Though to the 21st century American palate, the salt at the end is a requirement.
So, now to make it a bit more challenging… ;-)
[…] refers to the first recipe challenge The Husband gave me, which resulted in my creation of Three Sisters Soup. I assumed this challenge would be as straightforward as that one. It could have been, I suppose, […]


text:
Join us on this week's episode of NWAP with special guest @mshenrybaby of SMSpodcast! This week we discuss Bill Cosby's lawyer, Monique Pressley, the RZA's comments on Black Lives Matter, the Oregon *militia* situation, and a teacher in New York who was fired for teaching about the Central Park 5.
As always, send any thoughts, questions, comments or concerns to email@example.com. Also, we welcome your comments in audio form! Please record any thoughts (under 2 minutes) on our topics or corrections and we'll air them on our next show.


text:
Enjoy Yourself With Creature Truck Video Games
Regarding the Activity
Any time you remain in the state of mind to damaged some stuffs, then creature Run 3 Unblocked video games will definitely give you exactly just what you are actually yearning for. Monster truck video games are actually car combat racing video games that enable players to damage the vehicles of their rivals. Beast truck activities give the player lots of freedom to harm stuffs as well as various other automobiles along with their substantial trucks on their method to their destination. The enormity from the gamers' trucks makes it incredibly effortless to rip off the automobiles of their competitions. What much better method to get a high than to remove your competitors from the competition. Therefore, players have the alternative to secure their rivals off the competition through damageding their vehicles during the race. This offers the gamer an edge during the competition.
Besides exciting used through beast activities, great deals of obstacles will be tossed to players during the The Impossible Quiz video games. Hurdles are thrown into the pathway from the player's truck which they are actually anticipated to get rid of. These challenges can be gotten rid of by either leaping, as high as possible, over them or even carrying out some impressive weaves to prevent them. As assumed, gamers should surmount these obstacles if you want to improve to the upcoming phase from the video game. Capacity to carry out impressive demolition accomplishments, along with rising above barriers face in the process, offers the player benefit points, which are actually important for acting to the next stage of the game.
There are actually several types of beast Learn To Fly 3 readily available online. Several of them include Monster Truck Nitro, Thunder Vehicle Rally, Beast Trux (Fields), Beast Trux Extreme (Offload Edition), Beast Vehicle Madness, Monster Bind (Maximum Destruction, Urban Attack) collection (USHR Beast Bind), Beast 4X4 (Globe Circuit), as well as Beast Truck Trials. A single thing that prevails to all these other assortments from creature vehicle activities is the limitless fun the gamers get from playing these games.
These games are actually really easy to participate in. The gamer of Return Man only needs to control the path from activity of the truck. The arrowhead switches from a pc are utilized for controlling the trucks. These buttons are actually likewise utilized for performing stunts, including diving above difficulties or execute twists and turns in order to avoid hurdles encountered in the process.
To properly relocate to the next phase of the Tunnel Rush game, the gamer needs to appear tops in ethnicity. To accomplish this, players either need to end up first or ruin vehicles in front of theirs in the race. Additionally, they must rise above all challenges tossed along their way in the course of the activity.
Tips and Tricks
Performing acts like using trucks to jump over barriers as well as implementing luxurious steps to avoid difficulties are actually the only techniques called for in these Raze 3 games. These methods may be implemented making use of the arrowhead switches from a personal computer. Gamers also must end up in initial setting to qualify for the upcoming stage of the activity.
Regarding This Web site
There are actually tons of Cubefield games on call on this web site. The bright side is that game fans could play these video games online free of charge. Activity lovers don't need to have any sort of form of enrollment to have accessibility to these games. All that is required to appreciate your favored beast truck activity is actually to visit this website, select your preferred activity, and begin enjoying.
Effectively, you can easily make a decision to become charitable through discussing this site along with your other video game lovers. They are going to most definitely be grateful to you for showing all of them this splendid site. Spread out the fun by sharing Tetris Game site along with your fellow players. You may show your appreciation to this website through clicking the like button. This is simply a simple technique from giving thanks to for the terrific task they are actually doing– creating you enjoy your favored activities on their website.