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Aberdeen defeated Motherwell 7-2 on Wednesday night, the club's biggest win of the season. Four of those goals for Aberdeen came from Irish players - a hat-trick for Adam Rooney and one, the opening goal of the game, for Johnny Hayes.
15 minutes into the second half, Motherwell manager Mark McGhee got into an argument with fourth official John McKendrick which eventually saw him sent to the stands by the referee.
After the game, McGhee said that he had been 'horrified by the attitude' of the fourth official, claiming that even before kick-off that McKendrick had been 'causing issues which were unnecessary'.
He also said that the events which saw him sent to the stands had stemmed from him simply making jokes about some of the referee's decisions.
I had no feelings about getting involved. I was sitting on the bench making a couple of jokes about certain decisions and he reacted right away.
It was absolutely diabolical, his attitude. I'm absolutely horrified by it.
After being sent to the stands, McGhee encountered some fans who had been 'warming a seat for him'. They also recorded his trek from the sideline to the watch the game among the fans. That was not something appreciated by McGhee.


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A young-wife desperate to give her beloved comatose and dying husband a child considers her only option: cloning. Giving birth to a son fulfills her dream of having a family. But the arrival of the baby awakens a supernatural presence unleashing unexpected results. The family must make an impossible choice and live with a secret forever. (DCIFF)
When an archaeologist discovers Sir Francis Drake's lost treasure in the Sahara Desert, it is promptly stolen and she sets off on a global quest to steal it back.
A troubled young woman who, in a last-ditch effort at getting her life together, takes a job working nights as a security guard at an abandoned luxury apartment building. Stuck with a brusque rent-a-cop as her partner, she tries to not let her mind play tricks on her while she patrols the empty halls. But as the night progresses strange things begin to happen – and she realizes it may not all be in her head.


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Happy Monday!
It's the first one this year and I hope you're ready for four posts every week – for as long as I know what to write about!
Today I'm going to talk about a little purchase I've made a few weeks ago on Feelunique as they have a huge winter sale at the moment with up to 50% off selected items!
Of course I couldn't resist and picked five things that were set on my wishlist for quite some time.
Four of those five items are Rimmel ones – oops! But I just love that brand so much; sadly we don't have it here in Germany…
Anyways, down below I've listed all the items from my purchase along with a short 'first impression'! There will be lots of detailed reviews in the next few weeks as well so be prepared for loads of make up!
Zoella Beauty Lace Collar Purse – $8.10
This cute little purse was the only thing that wasn't on sale but I bought it nevertheless because I just wanted it soo badly! It's so pretty! heart eyes emoji
Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation – 010 Light Porcelain – $8.51
When I bought my first Rimmel foundation I wasn't very satisfied with it because I picked the wrong shade…. But I tried this one as soon as I opened the parcel and it suits my skin tone perfectly! Very happy with it so far!
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder – Transparent – $3.78
I haven't really tried this one yet but I have to admit that it smells very nice – weird first impression, isn't it? This powder smells a little like freshly washed laundry and I looove that scent!
Rimmel Brow This Way Eyebrow Kit – Medium Brown – $3.78
Again, I haven't really tried this item yet but I can't wait to fill in my brows with this lovely product! I've heard lots of good things about this brow kit and it's quite inexpensive either!
Rimmel Kate Moss Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick – 107 – $5.20
Zoe (aka Zoella) talks a lot about this lipstick and especially this shade, claiming it as her good 'ol and trusty lipstick-friend! Of course it was an easy decision for me when I saw that it was reduced and since I already had a couple Rimmel products in my basket I thought 'Well, why not just add another one?' I've also noticed that my own lipstick collection is growing one by one and I just really like that!
And this was it for my first haul of this year! I really hope you liked it! 🙂
Are there some recent purchases that you've made online?
P.S. Please have a look at my post on the STYLISTE ULTIME SEA SALT BEACH LOOK SPRAY.


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Beautiful views, 13 tunnels and lots of hills
Safronbolu Turkey, a Unesco World Heritage Site and the location of our first rest day on the Silk Route, is picturesque city. The name Safronbolu in Turkish means "the place with much Saffron". Even the Turkish delight here is made from the stuff. It's a community of about 25,000 people. New construction is not allowed here because of the UNESCO guidelines so a few kms down the road is Karabuk, a town of about 100,000. Karabuk has the feel of a busy commercial center while nearby Safranbolu has a more hometown feel.
The riders had a tough day getting here. The morning was filled with one steep climb after the other. But the climbs were wonderful from the point of view of a cyclist. Narrow roads, with little traffic that twist up the mountainside offering spectacular views of the surrounding country side and villages. Just before Lunch the climbing paid off with a 12 km descent in to Deverek, a Turkish Community renowned for making custom walking sticks. After Lunch the road flattened a bit but then the riders had to navigate 13 tunnels the longest of which was 700 meters long. Without lights the tunnels got quite dark in the middle and made for an otherworldly feeling as you rode through them, unable to tell exactly where you were going and having to use your other senses to navigate the bike. After the tunnels the climbing started again, steep pavement eventually turned into steep cobbled streets as the riders made their way to the guest house (or pension) where we would spend the rest day. The Pension was a build hundreds of years old and kept in it's original condition, except for the addition of electricity and running water. It even had its own Turkish bath, a nice treat at the end of a long day. The pension owner, Himli, was extremely accommodating. Upon arrival riders were treated to Turkish delight (made with saffron of course), hot tea and pastries filled with walnut paste.
After all the riders had arrived ( and I had tested out the Turkish bath to make sure is was safe) I took a trip into town in search of a barber to get rid of the two weeks of beard growth I had accumulated since leaving Cape Town. It was around 9 pm and wasn't too optimistic I would find a barber open but as I walked down the main street I found a small shop with its light still on, the barber was sitting outside having a smoke with some fellow shop owners. It was late and I was expecting just a quick shave but I wound up having the best shave of my life. As the barber spread hot lather on my face he explained that Turkish barber shops are not just for haircuts and shave but a place for men to meet and hang out and discuss the days events, news, politics etc… He ordered some tea and after the shave (which was great) we drank and chatted a bit. I thought I was done and got ready to pay when he stopped me, spun me around in the chair, leaned me back and washed my hair. Next came the neck and upper back massage, followed by a bit of after shave and some perfumed powder. I left the shop feeling so relaxed and refreshed it was amazing. I walked home and quickly fell asleep.
They next day was a flurry of activity. At 8 am the staff and riders had breakfast with the Deputy Mayor of Safronbulo, complete with press and entourage. The breakfast was informal and the Deputy Mayor welcomed us and took a few photos. Henry attempted to convince him that the city should invest in a public bicycle program and that the Mayor should join us on tour next year. I'm not sure of the likelihood of the second option considering that after the breakfast we were to go on a guided tour of the city but the guide insisted we could not walk because it was much too far, "at least 2 kilometer" she said. That got a nice laugh from our group but we still took a cab to the first site on the tour. The staff were busy all day; scouting a new route out of Safranbulo, shopping for food, working on bikes and organizing the vehicles. It's 7:39 pm now as I write this. I've just finished bike shop at the pension and I am sipping a Turkish Coffee at a café off the main street thru the city while I wait for Haldun to return with our van from getting some new shelves installed and getting it washed (it smells pretty bad right now). He should be done about the same time Henry and Ricardo return from their scouting mission and the plan is to stay up late so we can repack the vehicle for an early start tomorrow. But I still haven't visited the cities Hamam, or Turkish Bath House and it's tempting to go for a soak. Perhaps the packing can wait til the morning…..


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Draft legislation prepared by the Department of Treasury is expected to be tabled in parliament in early September that is likely to disadvantage more than 10,000 veterans and former Commonwealth officers by changing the laws dealing with the taxation of their superannuation and compensation benefits.
For thousands of veterans, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Measures for a later sitting) Bill 2022: Taxation of military superannuation benefits is a wolf in sheep's clothing. The legislation has been dressed up and presented as a measure to ensure veterans will not be adversely impacted by the decision of the 2021 Douglas Federal Court Case, whereby three disabled and medically retired veterans (Douglas, Walker and Burns) argued that the invalidity benefits they received should be treated as "superannuation lump sum" payments rather than the more highly taxed "superannuation income stream" benefit.
It's a complex matter with likely consequences that reach into all manner of issues that can be impacted by the classification of income, such as taxation, family law and eligibility for concessions and the like.
Some veterans, perhaps justifiably, believe that their human rights are being threatened by measures that retrospectively removes avenues of legal argument that would allow them to redress what they believe to be years of misadministration of their pensions and invalidity entitlements.
Veterans on invalidity pensions such as Peter Thornton and Bradly Campbell have been doing their best with limited resources to fight for their rights, and the rights of thousands of veterans and former Commonwealth employees in the same situation. Their ability to do so is about to be revoked with the seemingly benign changes to the law that are being lined up by departmental officials for the Governor General's big rubber stamp.
The veterans who have taken this up are also struggling with illness and disadvantage that comes with being on an invalidity pension. They have little chance against the machinery of mighty government bureaucracies such as the ATO and Department of Treasury.
Ian Lindgren from the Australian Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association says that he is concerned that the legislation can be interpreted differently by every department that has to apply it. Lindgren explained that "this was a major issue to those who discussed it with Treasury and the Minister's Office, however all were advised that the interpretation issue was not in-scope of those drafting the legislation"
While Lindgren is offering to assist anyone who is able to prepare a ministerial brief on the issue, he is concerned that the complexity of the matter and the varying circumstances of each individual affected make it difficult to present a universal case.
Much like Robodebt, this legislative tidy-up serves to disempower already vulnerable people in an attempt to avoid the liabilities of the government's past mistakes.
Will Minister Keogh take a second look at this legislation and gives these veterans a sporting chance to make their case? Or is the Albanese Government destined to repeat the history of similarly inspired ventures?
Mark Schroffel is the Editor-in-Chief of Australian Veteran News. Mark is a veteran and has a day-job as strategy consultant and researcher interested in veteran support policies and transition programs. He designed and led the Melbourne Legacy sponsored ShoutOUT research initiative to gather insights and stories about post-1991 veterans and their families. Mark can be followed on twitter @MarkSchroffel


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By Libya Herald reporter.
Tunis, 15 September 2017:
Russia has a role to lay in helping end the conflict Libya, Deputy Presidency Council co-leader Ahmed Maetig has said while in Chechnya at the beginning of a visit to Russia. Libya could also learn from the Chechen experience of civil war, he told Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov yesterday.
"I am convinced that Russia is able to help solve the problem, and I hope that we will come to a positive result," he as quoted as saying by the media in the Chechen capital Grozny.
Kadyrov likewise suggested that Libya could learn from what Chechnya had gone through during its war in the 1990s.
"The Chechen Republic knows first hand what war is, explosions, murders. We once went through the same thing," he told Maetig. "The formats were different, but I believe that both in Chechnya and Libya these same people control these processes."
In an interview with Russian news agency Sputnik, Maetig repeated the view that Moscow has a role to play in helping Libya resolve its crisis.
"We see Russia as an important player in creating stability in Libya and that is why we want the Russian influence and the Russian presence in Libya to be as positive as possible on that issue," he is quoted as saying. If invitations were sent to other Libyan players to meet in the Russian capital and it was aimed at brining stability to Libya, "we don't mind any meeting in Moscow," he said.
Maetig later flew to Moscow for meetings with the Russian government.


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Overlooking the famous Hyde Park, Oaks Sydney Hyde Park Suites offers self-contained accommodations with TVs and DVD players. The hotel features a sauna and rooftop deck with stunning views across Hyde Park. Oaks Sydney Hyde Park Suites is located in Sydney CBD (Central Business District) on the corner of Oxford Street. Sydney Opera House and Darling Harbor are each a 15-minute drive away. All rooms are air conditioned, and include a well-equipped kitchenette or kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave. Most rooms have a private balcony with beautiful city views. Guests can work out in the well-equipped fitness center. The tour desk can recommend local attractions and help guests with travel arrangements.
This spacious apartment comes with 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. This apartment is air-conditioned and features a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, a wardrobe, as well as a sofa. The unit has 2 beds.
- Room Service
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- Masks are available to guests
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text: User Interface Design teaches students how industry-recognised user interface design principles can be applied to create intuitive user interfaces on a range of interactive platforms including mobile applications and websites. The students learn how gestalt heuristics, card-sorting, search patterns, and design patterns can be used to produce good user interface designs. Students also learn the importance of wayfinding, navigation, and the documentation of the design process. By the end of the module students will be able to apply their learning to a variety of design projects, including online forms, and user interfaces for an online booking system.


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Prices Up on Hundreds of Drugs in January
As reported by Reuters, an analysis by the health care research firm 3 Axis Advisors found a roster of drugmakers raised prices in the U.S. last month on more than 350 drugs. The manufacturers include major industry players like AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Pfizer, and Sanofi. Just one month into 2023, more increases are expected from other firms in the months ahead.
46brooklyn Research published a report that pharmaceutical companies raised prices on more than 1,400 drugs in 2022. The price increase median was 4.9% last year, while the average increase was 6.4%. Both percentages were below the inflation rate, which was 6.5% in December and 9.1% through mid-year, year over year.
Reuters noted that drugmakers have generally tried to keep increases below 10% annually following a barrage of criticism over drug price increases in the 2010s.
Among the January increases were 89 unique drug brands developed by Pfizer and 10 additional brands at its Hospira biosimilar manufacturing arm. GSK increased pricing on more than two dozen unique drugs, including its Shingrix shingles vaccine. Sanofi raised prices on 14 of its drugs and vaccines last month.
New Drug Exceeds $200,000 Median in 2022
The median annual price of drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration during the second half of 2022 was $193,000 – down from $257,000 in the first half of the year. The median for the full year was $222,003 according to Reuters. That compares to a median annual price of $180,000 for 30 drugs first marketed through mid-July 2021, according to a study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
Amazon Prime Rx Benefit
Amazon announced late last month a new subscription generic drug program for U.S. members of its Prime service.
The existing Amazon Rx benefit offers savings and discounts on prescriptions at more than 60,000 pharmacies including Amazon Pharmacy. It works in much the same way as the California Rx Card, which was launched by the Word & Brown Companies in 2007.
Members of both cards can get prescription medication discounts at major pharmacy chains, including CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid, as well as Kroger and its affiliated brands, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Albertsons, Walmart, and others.
Under the new RxPass program, Amazon Prime members can sign up for a $5 per month subscription to have all of their eligible generic medication delivered to their door at no additional charge. Medications related to more than 80 common health conditions are available, including those for high blood pressure, anxiety, hair loss, depression, smoking cessation, and acid reflux.
With RxPass, there's no insurance coverage involved. There's just one $5 monthly flat fee, which is added to the Prime member's regular membership. Individuals enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California), or any other government health care program will not be able to enroll in RxPass. However, they can use their insurance to fill prescriptions through Amazon Pharmacy.
According to Amazon, nearly half of American adults take two more medications each day, and one-quarter of adults say it's difficult to afford the medications they need.
Stay Tuned in 2023
Our blog and Word & Brown Newsroom will continue to report on drug pricing and other insurance industry-related news throughout 2023. We encourage you to stay informed by regularly visiting our Newsroom, signing up for our J&R Report e-newsletter, and reading our monthly blog posts.


text: The majority of Puerto Ricans are still living without power weeks after Hurricane Maria hit the island. While the local government has asked for billions of dollars worth of aid, business leaders such as Elon Musk have stepped in to help. The Tesla CEO proposed rebuilding Puerto Rico's decimated energy infrastructure using Tesla's solar power products. Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, Senior Correspondent at AJ+, discusses what else still needs to be done in Puerto Rico.


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The WarmWorld Module Faster officially started on 01.09.2022 and is coordinated by DKRZ. Its main responsibility is to deliver a first release of ICON-consolidated: a free and open source software implementation of the fully (land, ocean, atmosphere) coupled ICON system refactored to enable its scalable development. Further, Faster will work together with Better to deliver the desired throughput for the model configuration defined in Better: An ICON based coupled model configuration capable of being run with an acceptable simulation quality on km scales (2.5 km global grids or finer) and with a throughput of >0.5 SYPD (simulated years per day) at the start of phase 2 (planned 2026).
The Roadmap
The ambitious goals in Faster will be pursued in four activity groups, which are named for the different phases of a spaceship launch:
- AG 1: Mission Control
- AG 2: Ignition
- AG 3: Lift-off
- AG 4: Stage Separation
Mission Control will organize and monitor the overall ICON development for WarmWorld and connect to the other modules (and also external projects with similar focus on ICON). Ignition will prepare the short term necessary modifications for the ICON code such that: i) the simulations in Better are possible on current HPC systems; and ii) more generic refactoring of ICON will be enabled. Lift-Off will enlarge the capabilities for simulations in Better by opening ICON for next-generation HPC systems and scalable development. Stage Separation will eventually introduce an ICON version that is able to extend its development to other programming languages, event-driven programming and external model components by using the principle of a modular design.
Project partners:
- Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung
- Deutsches Klimarechenzentrum
- Deutscher Wetterdienst
- European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts
- Forschungszentrum Jülich
- Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
- Max-Planck-Institut für Meteorologie
How Librarization Can Make ICON More Modular
ICON is a very efficient model which can be run on supercomputers to produce forecasts for long periods of time, making it well-suited for climate research as well as for operational weather prediction. The ICON model is monolithic in nature. It is a single, large program with convoluted dependencies, which makes the code difficult to understand and maintain. One of the key objectives within the WarmWorld-Faster project is to address this issue by developing a more modular code base under the ongoing effort of 'Modularization'. The key steps involve breaking the model code down into smaller, more manageable component modules that can be developed and tested independently. This will make improving the model and adding new features easier. Additionally, the modular structure of ICON will improve scalability and allow for the model's implementation on larger computing facilities. This article does not delve deeper into the specifics of 'Modularisation'; instead, the focus here is to discuss how the dependencies of the new 'modules' on the ICON model code are resolved through the 'Librarization' efforts.
Within the developmental framework of ICON, the term 'Librarization' was coined to describe efforts of creating external shared libraries made up of model components. These 'libraries' are not directly related to the physics behind Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) or climate modelling but are still essential to it.
The external shared libraries created through 'Librarization' are foundational to ICON, which are now extracted from the model code. The selection of library routines is based on the dependencies that the newly refactored 'modules' would have on the basic routines of ICON. These new shared libraries make the underlying routines available externally. Therefore, the 'modules' will not have any problem accessing them without having any explicit dependence on the model code of ICON. The dependency that the model code has on these library routines stays as it was before the extraction.
The shared libraries created within this 'Librarization' effort are currently divided into two groups.
- The first group, also known as the 'Level One' libraries, are the ones which are more or less ICON-agnostic. Utility functions to support Fortran implementation within ICON put together in a library are examples of these libraries. These are already made available under the name 'fortran-support'. Other libraries of this category include utility functions to support mathematical operations and physics needed for 'Modularization'. They are presently under development and will become available soon.
- The second group of 'Level Two' libraries are more specific to ICON as they use the same data structure as ICON. Interpolation, calculation of gradients and similar mathematical functionalities are put together to create math-libraries under this category. Contents of these math-libraries are essential for the development of independent component modules. Additionally, a new library interface is also built to facilitate access to highly structured variables within ICON without exposing the full data structure.
The old routines from ICON are refactored before they are extracted to external libraries so that they can work without any dependence on ICON. This important step also reduces the number of movable files in this process and keeps core ICON-specific files inside the model code. While creating these libraries, it is crucial to ensure that these developments do not adversely affect the performance of the software, and several steps have been taken to achieve that. These new shared libraries have also been proven to be a useful platform for successfully testing new CMake-based build-system and unit testing, two important technical features essential for any software development. This forms the first step toward incorporating new features into ICON. While the introduction of the CMake-base build-system will make the compilation of the code more efficient, unit tests can detect flaws in the code at an earlier stage of development.
To conclude, external shared libraries, developed under the 'Librarization' effort, have emerged as a key part of the WarmWorld-Faster project. These libraries will help build new component modules to improve ICON and make it more efficient for the user. Moreover, further algorithmic development within these libraries also has the potential to positively impact the model code.


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Madi and Walsh's love is radiant. Every moment of their wedding was pure joy. From spending the morning with close friends in a stunning hotel to tying the knot in a private Parisian style garden, there wasn't a moment where they didn't have giant smiles and look at one another like your lives were about to begin. They shared an Al Fresco dinner in the garden before the Father of the Bride serenaded the wedding with "The New Richards" original song he crafted. What a party. Cheers to you kids!
Venue: Anderson House
Planning: SM Events
Photo: Kir2ben
Beauty: Erica Basha Bridal
Officiant: Ceremony Officiants
Catering: Occassions
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Delegates from IGAD Member States, World Bank, FAO concluded today a three day workshop on Regional Pastoral Livelihood Resilience Project in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Participants were from the National Project Preparation Teams (NPPTs) including the NPPT leader, the components leaders for Natural Resource Management (NRM), Market Access and Trade (MAT), Livelihoods Support (LLS), Pastoral Risk Management (PRM) and the M&E specialist; IGAD Resilience Focal point in the Member State and IGAD Focal Point in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the concerned Member State; Experts from MS Ministries of Finance (MoF) as well as thematic experts that reviewed the proposed activities across each project component.
The objective of this mission was to bring together the NPPTs from IGAD and the three countries to fine-tune and harmonize their key common priorities for interventions with a focus on those having a regional dimension. The regional workshop provided an opportunity for all key actors in the design of the Regional Pastoral Livelihoods Resilience Project (RPLRP) to meet together and review progress made since the February 11-15 meeting in Kampala, Uganda.


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Pop Up Cooking Creativity
(Family Features) As an important life skill, learning to cook and becoming familiar with kitchen basics can be an exciting adventure for kids from toddlers to teens. Using a delicious childhood favorite like popcorn as the key ingredient at the center of your lessons can spur interest and enthusiasm.
Along with understanding measurements and safety, teaching your children how to make simple recipes also offers opportunities to bond and make memories that can last a lifetime. Popcorn is a snack food associated with good times and it's versatile enough to encourage creativity.
While it's important to start with easy techniques that introduce future chefs to the culinary world, it's also helpful to ensure they'll enjoy eating their first creations so they'll be eager for more time in the kitchen.
As a whole grain that's 100% unprocessed with no additional additives, hidden ingredients or GMOs, air-popped popcorn has only 30 calories per cup and offers a whole grain that provides energy-producing complex carbohydrates. Because whole grains are important sources of nutrients such as zinc, magnesium, B vitamins and fiber, you can instill the values of nutritious snacking all while having some fun.
These simple yet delicious recipes and tips can help you get your kids involved in the kitchen.
Encourage Creativity
Making learning fun is an important introduction to the world of cooking. Starting with a versatile base ingredient like popcorn that's naturally low in fat and calories, encourage your child to get creative with a recipe like Pop-a-rific Popcorn Balls. With simple variations like adding food coloring or mixing in candies, nuts or dried fruit, it's a colorful way for little ones to build confidence in their skills.
Measure Ingredients
A key component to recipes of all difficulty levels, teaching measurements from teaspoons and tablespoons to cups, ounces and more is valuable knowledge. Start with the basics like these Simple Popcorn S'mores that call for popcorn and graham crackers to be measured out in cups so your child can focus on one unit of measurement. Then, if little ones are helping, have an adult melt the chocolate and drizzle for a family-favorite snack.
Get Messy
Learning how to create and explore is often productive (and fun) when children can get their hands dirty. Sweet 'n' Salty Popcorn Pretzel Sticks are a perfect canvas for letting kiddos work directly with the ingredients as they can roll pretzels in peanut butter, add sprinkles to their heart's content and press popcorn into their newfound favorite treat.
Find more kid-friendly recipes to get the whole family involved in the kitchen at popcorn.org.
DIY Popcorn Bar
Whether you're entertaining guests, hosting a houseful of kids or simply enjoying a weekend at home, a DIY popcorn bar provides a tasty and joyful way for children and adults alike to create their own version of an afternoon snack. Just set out a few ingredients and watch the fun unfold.
- Small popcorn bags, bowls or cups
- Scoops or spoons
- Popped popcorn
- Peanuts (remember to ask fellow parents if their children may have an allergy)
- Candies
- Raisins
- Chocolate chips
- Seasonings
- Shredded cheese
- Shredded coconut
- Melted butter
Sweet 'n' Salty Popcorn Pretzel Sticks
Servings: 6
- 6 tablespoons peanut butter
- 6 large pretzel rods
- 3 cups popped popcorn
- sugar sprinkles
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Spread 1 tablespoon peanut butter over one pretzel, leaving 2-inch "handle" without peanut butter. Repeat with remaining peanut butter and pretzels.
- Press and roll popcorn onto peanut butter to coat each pretzel. Sprinkle with sugar sprinkles.
- To make optional chocolate drizzle: Place chocolate chips in small resealable plastic bag and seal bag. Microwave 30 seconds, or until chocolate is melted.
- Clip small corner from bag and squeeze to drizzle chocolate over popcorn.
- Sprinkle with additional sugar sprinkles. Allow chocolate to harden before serving.
Pop-a-rific Popcorn Balls
Yield: 14 balls
- 3 quarts popped popcorn, unsalted
- 1 package (1 pound) marshmallows
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- Place popped popcorn in large bowl.
- In large saucepan over low heat, cook marshmallows and butter or margarine until melted and smooth. Pour over popcorn, tossing gently to mix well. Cool 5 minutes.
- Butter hands well and form into 2 1/2-inch balls.
- Variations: To color popcorn balls, add 3-4 drops of food coloring to smooth marshmallow mixture. Mix well to distribute color evenly then pour over popcorn as instructed.
- Mix in candies, nuts or dried fruit after mixing popcorn and melted marshmallows. Stir to distribute then form into balls.
- Place nonpareils in shallow bowl or plate. Roll popcorn balls in nonpareils after forming.
Simple Popcorn S'mores
Yield: 10 cups
- 10 cups freshly popped popcorn
- 1 package (10 1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows
- 2 cups graham crackers, broken into small pieces
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate, melted
- On baking sheet, combine popcorn, marshmallows and graham crackers.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate and cool.
Source: Popcorn Board
Make Your Movie Night Pop
(Family Features) Invite your friends and neighbors over, spread out some comfy seating and dim the lights. Whether it's a kids' birthday party, an adult gathering or nearly anything in-between, hosting a movie night in the comfort of your own home – or on a projector in the yard – can be the perfect escape. Of course, tasty snacks only add to the fun.
Light and airy popcorn is a movie watching staple, and one you can feel good about eating. At only 30 calories per cup, whole-grain, freshly popped popcorn is naturally low in fat and calories, non-GMO, gluten-free, contains no artificial additives or preservatives and is sugar-free.
Enjoyed a handful at a time or as part of creative, flavorful snack recipes – like Popcorn Pepperoni Pizza Dippers, Sweet and Salty Popcorn Party Mix, Maple Bacon Popcorn Mix and Truffle Popcorn – popcorn offers plenty of versatility to fit nearly any theme.
Get more great popcorn recipes at popcorn.org
Watch video to see how to make this recipe!
Sweet and Salty Popcorn Party Mix
Yield: 14 cups
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups miniature pretzel twists
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup peanuts
- 2 cups rice, wheat or corn cereal squares
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Heat oven to 300° F.
- In large bowl, combine popcorn, pretzels, pecans, peanuts and cereal squares; set aside.
- In medium saucepan over medium heat, heat butter, brown sugar and corn syrup. Stir mixture until it begins to boil. Boil 3 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Note: Mixture will foam.
- Pour syrup over popcorn mixture and stir until evenly coated. Pour mixture onto large, rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan. Bake 30 minutes, stirring twice during baking. Stir mixture several times as it cools. Store in airtight container.
Popcorn Pepperoni Pizza Dippers
Yield: 16 squares
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup tomato and basil reduced-fat cooking cream
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced pepperoni, coarsely chopped
- marinara sauce, for dipping
- Heat oven to 350° F. Spray 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In large bowl, whisk eggs, cooking cream, parmesan cheese and black pepper. Stir in popcorn, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
- Spread mixture in prepared pan, patting down with spatula or spoon.
- Bake about 15 minutes until set and lightly browned. Let sit 5 minutes. Cut into 16 bars. Serve warm with marinara sauce.
Truffle Popcorn
Yield: 10 cups
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons, white truffle oil, divided
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- In large, heavy-bottomed pot with lid, combine olive oil and 1 tablespoon truffle oil. Add about three popcorn kernels.
- Heat over medium-high heat until one kernel pops. Add remaining popcorn kernels; cover.
- Once corn begins to pop, shake pot constantly over heat.
- When popping slows, remove pot from heat and transfer popcorn to large serving bowl.
- Melt butter and mix in remaining truffle oil. Pour mixture over popcorn; toss.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese, salt and pepper over popcorn; toss to distribute evenly.
- Serve immediately or store in airtight container.
Maple Bacon Popcorn Mix
Yield: 2 quarts
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 2/3 cup pecan halves, coarsely chopped
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon maple extract
- Heat oven to 400° F. Line jellyroll pan with foil. Place wire rack in pan. Arrange bacon in single layer on rack. Bake 15 minutes until ends of bacon start to curl.
- Remove and reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings. Brush bacon with 2 tablespoons maple syrup; bake 15 minutes until browned. Cool then coarsely chop bacon.
- In large bowl, combine popcorn, pecans and cranberries.
- Combine butter, black pepper, maple extract, remaining maple syrup and reserved bacon drippings. Cook over low heat until butter is melted. Drizzle over popcorn mixture and mix thoroughly.
- Spread popcorn mixture in jellyroll or roasting pan.
- Bake 5 minutes. Toss in bacon pieces. Serve warm.
Source: Popcorn Board
Perfect Pops for Every Occasion
(Family Features) No matter what kind of events you have on your social calendar, you can pop up delicious treats that are sure to be a hit.
Whether hosting a get-together for the guys and tuning into the game or having a night in with the girls, freshly popped popcorn, which is naturally low in fat and calories, non-GMO and gluten free, can help you please every palate.
Sweet, spicy, salty or served in more non-traditional ways, the possibilities are endless, and perfect for everything from date night to a family movie night or even a sleepover or kids' party. And since it's healthy and whole grain, popcorn is a satisfying snack suitable for every occasion that you can feel good about serving.
Find more versatile, nutritious recipes for your next event at popcorn.org.
Cookies 'N Cream Popcorn
- 12 cups popped popcorn
- 1 package (11 ounces) white chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 15 Oreo cookies, coarsely chopped
- Place popcorn in large bowl; set aside.
- In medium saucepan on low heat, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil; stir until blended.
- Pour melted chocolate over popcorn, stirring until well-coated. Stir in chopped Oreos.
- Spread mixture on baking sheet and chill until chocolate has set. Break into pieces to serve.
12 cups
Popcorn Party Pizza
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 bag (10.5 ounces) mini marshmallows
- 2 quarts popped popcorn
- 1 tube (.68 ounces) red piping gel
- 1 package red raspberry fruit roll-ups
- green jelly beans
- coconut
- candy-coated chocolate pieces
- Spray 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray; set aside.
- In large saucepan over medium heat, heat butter.
- Stir in marshmallows until melted.
- Stir in popcorn until well coated.
- Spread mixture evenly onto prepared pizza pan.
- Drizzle red piping gel over "pizza" to make "sauce."
- Cut small circles (about 1 1/4 inches in diameter) from fruit roll-up and place on pizza for "pepperoni" slices.
- Decorate as desired with jelly beans, coconut and candies. Allow to cool completely before cutting into wedges to serve.
8 slices
Popcorn and Peanut Truffles
- 6 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup roasted and salted peanuts
- 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup honey
- In large bowl, stir popcorn and peanuts together; set aside.
- In microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips 10 seconds. Stir chips and repeat, stirring after each 10 seconds, until chips are melted. Warm honey in microwave 10 seconds and stir into chocolate until well blended.
- Pour chocolate mixture over popcorn mixture and stir until popcorn is evenly coated. With small ice cream scoop, push popcorn mixture into scoop and release onto wax paper to form truffles. Refrigerate until firm.
30 pieces
Notes, Tips & Suggestions
Truffles can be stored in an airtight container up to 5 days.
Toasted Coconut and Chocolate Popcorn
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 bag (7 ounces) shredded coconut, toasted
- Place popcorn in large bowl; set aside.
- In small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and coconut extract; stir until melted and combined.
- Pour over popcorn, coating well. Spread popcorn onto large cookie sheet.
- In glass measuring cup, melt chocolate chips and vegetable oil in microwave on low heat until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn. Immediately sprinkle coconut over popcorn mixture; cool.
- Break into pieces and serve.
10 cups
Cheesy Pepperoni Popcorn
- 1/4 cup nonfat Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1/8 teaspoon dried sage
- black pepper, to taste
- 12 cups popped popcorn
- 3/4 cup turkey pepperoni, cut into bite-size bits
- olive oil cooking spray
- In small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, sage and pepper; mix well.
- Place cooked popcorn and turkey pepperoni in large bowl; spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle popcorn and pepperoni with cheese mixture and toss to coat evenly.
6-8 cups
Source: Popcorn Board


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Whether you are looking to hire your first PPC advertising agency for your e-commerce business or thinking it might be time for a change, it can be hard to know what to do.
In this post, we're taking a closer look at the top signs it might be time to hire an e-commerce PPC agency and what your next steps might be if it is time:
The number one reason you should think about switching things up is if your current advertising campaigns are seeing diminishing returns, be it from an underperforming agency, freelancer, or employee, or from changing market conditions.
Bringing in new PPC experts with fresh eyes can often be the jolt you need to see better PPC returns.
On the other hand, if you are seeing great returns on your current PPC campaigns and you just raised a big round, you might want to deploy a lot of this capital to your ad budget. Bringing in a PPC agency or consultant experienced with larger budgets is a wise decision in this scenario.
For instance, your PPC freelancer that is used to managing ~$10k monthly ad spend budgets for small e-commerce businesses is likely going to be over their head if you start spending $1M+ per month.
If you are like most mid- to large sized e-commerce businesses, your in-house marketing team likely works with multiple marketing and advertising agencies, consultants, and freelancers.
That can be a great thing since you can work with best-in-class specialists for individual channels and campaigns.
For example, you might have:
The potential downside of this approach is you can wind up with inconsistent brand messaging or overspending if your in-house team isn't reviewing everything closely and monitoring ad attribution.
While working with a diverse portfolio of experts does allow you to have specialists in each different type of marketing (for instance, using a social media agency for Facebook and a SEO freelancer for Google), maintaining consistent brand messaging can be difficult. Additionally, managing and overseeing the different budgets gets exponentially more complicated.
Consolidating to an agency that can handle all of the unique facets of your marketing can help streamline both your messaging and your budgeting.
If you recently decided to change your company's positioning in a big way, you'll need to reassess and adjust your marketing and advertising strategies to match.
Let's take a hypothetical example.
Suppose you started your e-commerce business selling kids' shoes to anyone in the U.S and Canada. However, after looking at your financial and digital marketing reports, you realized that your best customers–the ones who have the highest average order value, are most likely to purchase again and have great NPS scores–weren't parents buying shoes for their kids, but instead it was actually adults buying corrective shoes and accessories. This means your messaging strategy needs to change to cater to this niche.
Your existing agency should be intimately involved with this process and prepared to rewrite your ads and recreate any creatives to align with the new messaging. Give them time to test new copy and creatives to achieve the same or better levels of performance as before, but if they are unable to do so it may be time to find a new agency.
You don't want to change up your PPC strategy every time you launch a new SKU. That would be wildly inefficient and most likely ineffective.
However, if you are launching a new product or line of products that have the potential to 3x, 5x, or 10x your company's revenue, then reassessing your PPC strategy makes sense to capitalize on the opportunity.
You may also find that as your number of SKUs grows, your existing PPC agency does not have the skills to handle your new scale. At this point, finding a new PPC agency that is more experienced with your new level of business will pay dividends.
Similar to launching a new product, this is another example that has a fair amount of nuance. If your PPC strategy is working well, it is probably a bad idea to break it just because your CMO wants to add their two cents.
However, if there is room for improvement, a change in senior leadership is a natural time to update everything including resetting expectations and budgets with your existing PPC agency or even interviewing and vetting a new PPC agency or consultant.
If the above list has you thinking it is time to hire a PPC agency, then it is time to move on to the next question: how you do properly interview and vet a PPC agency?
Except in the rare instances of a company emergency, there is no need to rush while hiring a new PPC agency. Taking the time to get it right the first time will pay off in the short, medium, and long terms.
Here are some key things to pay attention to as you are evaluating, interviewing, and vetting PPC agencies:
Pro Tip: Looking for specific interview questions to ask a new PPC agency? Check out these PPC agency interview questions.
Considering all the aspects above to be sure you find the PPC agency that is the right fit for your company can be both overwhelming and time consuming. But it doesn't have to be.
Using an agency finding service like Credo can make this process more efficient and less stressful.
In fact, every agency in the Credo network undergoes a rigorous 3-step, 28-point process. And, we only accept about 60% of agencies that apply to join our network.
When an e-commerce CMO, VP of Marketing, or founder comes to us looking for a new PPC agency, you can rest assured that you'll only be matched with companies that are a great fit for your company and goals.
This matching process starts with getting to know your specific needs, your PPC goals, and your current team structure.
From there, we use our custom-built software to facilitate the matching process. We'll send the top agency candidates based on the weighted match score.
Ready to hire a new PPC agency? Schedule your free consultation with our team here.
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Finally Answered: The Best Animation Software
"What animation software should I use?" is one of the most-asked questions we receive, followed only by "What animation software did -insert person or film here- use?" It makes sense to want the best tools for the job ahead, especially when that job is as difficult as animation! Here's the answer, finally, to that age old question.
The best animation software is…
the one you will actually use.
"Bah!" I hear the cries come from across the internet. "That answer does not give me a link to a particular download!" That's true, it doesn't. Because the download isn't the important thing.
The truth is, a great animator can do great animation with any software.
Some software you may not like, and if you do not like it you will absolutely be less likely to use it. It could be the most efficient bit of programming every crafted by human hands, but if you hate it, you won't want to use it.
Conversely, some software may be a buggy mess, but it will fit you like a glove. I tell you sincerely: If you find a tool that works for you, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks of it. The important thing is that it works for YOU.
Example: I hate Adobe Flash. I used Flash for a decade, and hated 95% of the time working with it. It fought me every step of the way, and I will never recommend it to anyone. Couple that with the now forced-rental of Adobe's Cloud and just thinking about how far its fallen from the Macromedia days makes my eye twitch. However there are animators who swear by it, and will never move to a dedicated animation program. Good for them! They should definitely keep using Flash if that's what they feel is best for them. (I, on the other hand, consider moving to Toon Boom Harmony one of the best decisions I've ever made.)
The simple truth is you have to use whatever tools will best allow you to animate. That's the ultimate goal, don't forget. You may want beautiful rendering and lovely arcs, but the core of animation is not the movement or the final visual style. The best animation begins and ends with you the animator.
Remember that some of the greatest animation ever done was in the 1930s and 40s, long before there was such a thing as software! While the Blackwing pencils those animators used are nice, it was never the tool that allowed them to produce incredible work. The tools only assist the animator. So use whatever tools you feel most comfortable with.
How do you tell what tools you feel most comfortable with? You try them all out! You explore, and discover. Check out these 5 tips, including using different mediums! See what works for you, and see what doesn't. Always remember this: Who cares what anyone else thinks about your choice if it's a perfect fit for you?
Still not sure what to do next? We'll be putting together a comprehensive set of articles on different animation software in the future, which will hopefully help you find the just-right program to fit you as an artist. In the meantime, don't sit around twiddling your thumbs! Try programs, most have trial versions! Put together a flip bookA flip book is a stack of slightly changing pictures. When the pages are turned rapidly an illusion of motion or morphin... More or two and work on your principals! Whatever you do while you search for the tools that suit you best, make sure you are doing animation as you go. If you do you'll quickly find that tools don't really matter that much – it's what you can do with them that counts.


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Ho Ho Hoedown 3:250:00/3:25
RACHEL LIPSKY media kit
"After listening to Rachel Lipsky's new music one thought popped into my head: Carrie Underwood wishes she could have recorded this." - Ken Churilla
— THIS is Country
Rachel Lipsky with the troops
4th of july - spain
Rachel has joined Armed Forces Entertainment on 7 tours in 23 different countries in the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
- Over half a million global streams
- Has performed for over 100,000 military troops
- 2022 Anthem at the MTSU Salute to the Troops Football Game
- Has opened for Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Thomas Rhett and more
- Recently performed during the Nashville Predators Game
- Red Carpet at The Judds Murphy Center Honoring Naomi Judd
- Seven tours overseas with Armed Forces Entertainment (over 23 countries)
- Won the Hard Rock Battle of the Bands in Nashville
- Performed at the Gatlinburg Christmas Parade (40K + in attendance)
- Recently played the Frontier Festival, Cedar Point, OH
Releases new Christmas single "Ho Ho Hoedown" as she heads out on
her seventh Armed Forces Entertainment Tour
For immediate release: November 22, 2022 (Nashville, TN)
The holidays are always a special time of year but 2022 is shaping up to be extra special for
country music sensation Rachel Lipsky. Along with embarking on her seventh Armed Forces
Entertainment Tour, Lipsky has unleashed what might be the most fun holiday song of the
season in "Ho Ho Hoedown."
Sure to be a holiday season favorite for country music fans, Lipsky's "Ho Ho Hoedown" hits
along the same vein as Kelsea Ballerini. A fun, uptempo electric effort with a singalong chorus
built within, "Ho Ho Hoedown" is three and a half minutes of pure Christmas delight designed to be enjoyed at top volume.
"My producer Jeff Coplan (Love and Theft, Blackjack Billy, Tim Hicks) came up with the idea and we had an absolute blast writing it together. We always laugh too much when we get together, which I feel comes out in our songs."
While "Ho Ho Hoedown" works its Christmas magic here at home, Lipsky will be wearing her
Santa hat with camo fatigues as she heads overseas to spend Christmas and New Years with the troops. A longtime supporter of the military and those who serve, Lipsky was ecstatic to learn her Christmas tour would be of US military bases.
"In the past, I've been to Afghanistan, Kuwait, more of the Middle East, Africa, Spain and
Portugal. This time we're going all over Europe to entertain our troops and I couldn't be more
excited," says the country music star. "Bringing a piece of home to our Women and Men in uniform was a lifelong dream of mine. I cried the first time I got my tour with AFE. It is a top priority in my life to be with our troops - no matter where they are. To spend the Holidays with my Brothers and Sisters is a dream that keeps coming true."
"Ho Ho Hoedown" is available on all music services.
Website: RachelLipsky.com
Insta: @RachelLipsky
FB: @RachelLipskyMusic
TikTok.com: @RachelLipsky
Youtube: @RachelLipsky
Denny Carr / Riot South
"Rachel's voice is like a smooth sip of whiskey. It's easy to listen to, but packs a powerful punch that leaves you wishing for another taste. Her songs are filled with lyrics that stop you in your tracks and make you take notice." - Traci Taylor from The Hawk Morning Show with Glenn & Traci
— 98.1 The Hawk, NY


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WikiIndex:New page for yourself
From WikiIndex
WikiIndex:New page for yourself — this page here is a step-by-step guide for creating a new ' person page' here on WikiIndex.
Step 1 – copy the category tag[edit]
- Copy the category tag below
[[Category:Wiki People]]
Step 2 – create your person page[edit]
- Type your real full name in the search box;
- Click the Go button (or press Enter on your keyboard);
- If your real name page was not found, create it by clicking on the red link create this page!;
- Paste the category tag from step 1 into the bottom of the edit box of your new page;
- Enter the appropriate info for yourself, concentrating your wiki activities;
- Preview your edits, to make sure the details are correct, and the page display is acceptable, then Save your page.
Step 3 – upload your portrait picture[edit]
- Only WikiIndex registered users, who are logged in, can upload pictures; please Special:RequestAccount if you do not already have an account;
- Login to WikiIndex;
- Click on the Upload file link in the lower left-hand tools section of the sidebar;
- Locate your picture file on your own computer using the 'Choose file' button;
- Select the correct image file, add a description in the 'Summary' box, select an appropriate license from the available options, and then click on the 'Upload file' button;
- When upload has completed, copy the page name of your image file page;
- Edit your person name page;
- Paste the code below into your page and replace "File:Your Picture.png" with your image file page name;
[[File:Your Picture.jpg|200px|right]]
- Preview your edit, to make sure the image file displays correctly, making corrections as necessary, and when satisfied, Save the page.
Step 4 – create your redirects[edit]
An a nutshell, if you choose to use your real name (and want your 'user page' to be in the 'main' namespace), you will need to create two important redirects to maintain the full functionality of the MediaWiki software.
- Click your log-in username at the very top of any page (top-right); that should open your own User:Login Username page (with the WikiIndex account username you use to log-in); edit that page to include only the following redirect command at the very TOP of the edit box (replacing the example 'Real Full Name' with your own actual real full name from Step 2):
#redirect [[Real Full Name]]
- Save the page;
- Then click on that new link for your own real full name (from Step 2);
- Click the 'discussion' tab (just above the page title), this should open 'Talk:Real Full Name' (a talk page in the main namespace, rather than the talk page in the 'User talk:' namespace);
- Edit that page, changing it FROM your real full name TO your user account Login Username:
#redirect [[User talk:Login Username]]
- Save the page.
Step 5 – create your own signature[edit]
- Click on the 'Preferences' link at the very top of any page (top-right), and remain on the 'User profile' tab;
- Scroll down to the 'Signature' section, then copy the below example, and then paste it into the 'New signature:' box (replacing the Real Full Name and Login Username with your actual real full name and your WikiIndex registered log-in username):
[[Real Full Name]] • <small>[[User talk:Login Username|talk]]</small>
- Make sure there is a check mark (or 'tick') in the 'Treat signature as wikitext (without an automatic link)' checkbox (tick box);
- Scroll down to the very bottom of the page, then click the Save button.
It's not obligatory to look exactly like that format or style, but please make sure that:
- your signature is not too long;
- it complies with accessibility standards, does not contain flashing text or animations, and does not text size smaller than 10px;
- it actually wikilinks to your article page and your talk page.
Step 6 – add languages (optional)[edit]
- Edit your article page;
- See instructions at template: language.


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Tofu is a versatile, plant-based food that has gained popularity around the world. Tofu, which originated in East Asia has become an integral part of many cuisines around the world. From vegan and vegetarian diets to global cuisine. We explore tofu's world in this article by discussing the definition of it, its suitability as a vegan food and the delicious dishes that you can make with it. This delicious journey awaits us while we discover its glory. Take a tasty trip with us to discover its delicious flavors.
Embracing Versatility and Nutrition in Plant-Based Protein
Tofu also known by the name bean curd (or tofu) is a delicious East Asian treat that is popular for its versatility. Tofu is made by curdling soybean milk and pressing the solid blocks into different tofu shapes. The textures range from soft, silky to firm or extra-firm.
One of the great qualities of tofu is its remarkable capacity for absorbing flavors from its ingredients, making it a fantastic ingredient in many cuisines and dishes. Tofu, with its neutral flavor, is suitable for desserts as well as main courses. Tofu also works well when stir-fried, baked, steamed and added raw to smoothies or salads.
Tofu's culinary versatility and nutritional profile make it a favorite. Tofu is an excellent source of complete protein. It contains all the essential amino acids humans require. This makes it a valuable source of protein in particular for vegetarians or vegans. Tofu is a healthier alternative to animal protein due to its lower cholesterol and saturated fat content. It also contains iron, calcium, and magnesium.
Tofu is an adaptable plant-based protein source with numerous culinary applications. Tofu provides a great source of protein and can be used for a meat replacement or to add to countless dishes. Due to its health benefits and adaptability, tofu has become a go-to choice among individuals seeking plant-based diet alternatives.
Embracing Tofu: A Key Staple for Vegans
Tofu is a vegan staple because of its origins in plants. Tofu, made from only soybeans, is a perfect vegan product. It does not require animal products to provide substantial amounts of protein. Tofu replaces animal proteins and provides an important source for nutrition without the use of animal-derived protein sources.
Tofu is vegan friendly because it's made from soymilk and coagulated. Tofu, being made of soy milk and subjected to a coagulation process, contains no animal products – making it vegan friendly.
Tofu can be easily incorporated into a vegetarian diet, and it is packed with essential nutrients. Tofu, which is rich in protein and contains all nine essential amino acid required for human health, is low in saturated fats and cholesterol. It's the perfect complement to a vegan diet.
Tofu's versatility makes it a great ingredient for vegan recipes. With its neutral flavor and capacity to absorb various seasonings and marinades, tofu makes an ideal base ingredient for creating plant-based versions of traditional dishes – it can even replace eggs in baking!
Tofu forms an important part of any vegan diet. Not only does it meet ethical requirements by being plant-based, but its versatility in terms of both nutrients and culinary applications makes it a versatile ingredient suited for serving on plates dedicated to living a vegan life. Its appearance on these menus serves as proof that the tofu is suitable for all dietary requirements and preferences.
Tofu Extravaganza: Exploring the Abundance of Delicious Tofu-Based Dishes
Tofu has been a staple in many culinary traditions around the world. Tofu absorbs flavors and can adapt to many different cooking methods. This allows it to be used to make thousands of dishes, from main course to snacks and desserts. Tofu offers a wide range of possibilities for culinary experiments!
Tofu can be used as a meat substitute in many savory dishes. Stir-frying it along with vibrant vegetables, tasty sauces and other ingredients creates a variety of Asian-inspired dishes. For example, tofu and veggie stir-fry and broccoli in garlic sauce. If you prefer a more decadent option, marinating, baking or grilling it to the desired texture will produce delicious tofu, crispy tofu or barbecued cutlets.
Tofu's silky and soft texture is perfect for stews and curries. It absorbs the rich, aromatic spices that give these dishes signature flavors. In Indian curries such as tofu tikka masala or tofu korma it makes an excellent complement. Tofu in Japan is usually found in miso, agedashi or hot pot dishes such as yudofu.
Tofu makes a great snack or appetizer. It can be used to create creamy dips and spreads such as vegan cheesecake, or blended into hummus. Crumbled tofu is a great texture contrast for vegan dumplings and spring rolls.
Tofu's versatility extends even into desserts; silken tofu can be transformed into velvety-smooth chocolate mousse or vegan pudding, while firm tofu can be integrated into dairy-free cheesecakes and pies.
Tofu dishes are numerous and diverse, showing its adaptability to flavors and textures. Tofu has endless creative possibilities, whether it's in main dishes, appetizers or sweet desserts. This versatile ingredient is perfect for anyone looking to create innovative plant-based recipes that will satisfy vegans as well as non-vegans. It has made its presence felt in global cuisines and boasts impressive culinary skills that prove its effectiveness at providing satisfying plant-based options.
In summary
Tofu is one of the most versatile and nutritious ingredients available. Thanks to its adaptability to different flavors and cooking methods, tofu makes an ideal component for many different meals while its plant-based nature complements vegan diets beautifully. Tofu fulfills both roles on any plate, from delicious culinary creations to protein-packed alternatives.


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Marvel: What Role Could 'Breaking Bad' Star Aaron Paul Play in the MCU?
Aaron Paul may have to face lifetime typecasting for playing Jesse Pinkman for five seasons on Breaking Bad. So far, he seems to be doing ok thanks to a new turn in Season 3 of Westworld. Even then, he can never do an interview without having the Pinkman character brought up.
Perhaps Paul needs something much more dramatic to shake that compelling character persona. Some might even say he should go into a big movie franchise like the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as a career reset.
Well, according to Paul himself, he really has no interest in going into the MCU. While he never said this explicitly, he does allude to it based on some career issues he faced after Breaking Bad ended.
As popular as Aaron Paul was, he faced career failures
During the run of Breaking Bad, Paul notes in recent interviews it seemed he was set for life. Movie offers were coming in from all directions while on the show, initially positioning him for movie stardom.
Unfortunately, the movies he chose to do flopped at the box office in the immediate post-Breaking Bad time frame. The first of these was Need for Speed, a film a little too close to being a Fast & Furious knockoff.
He followed it up by appearing in a failed biblical epic: Exodus: Gods and Kings, directed by Ridley Scott. Then he went into streaming with Hulu's The Path, a show Paul has said himself felt a bit confused in the narrative.
All of these failures wreaked havoc on his psyche. As he said himself for Vulture last year: "You do one commercial film that's not the success they think it's going to be and you're damned."
Aaron Paul's focus on streaming and TV led to an epiphany
After doing El Camino: A Breaking Bad Story last year, the role of Pinkman was finally given a full-circle that felt satisfying to Paul. He also started to realize his true niche was probably television or streaming.
Experiencing those big failures in proposed franchise films taught a valuable lesson in not placing all hopes on them. Disappointment in this arena came when he also turned down a role in a big film that went on to become a major hit, a film he has never named.
Paul elaborated on this in his Vulture interview above when noting he would rather do TV now than big franchise films: "I can't live with that pressure on me, nor will I. I'm happy".
Knowing this means MCU fans can probably expect him to never play a superhero or villain for Marvel as some fans wanted. A lot of Reddit threads were started over the years wanting it to be true.
Should Aaron Paul stay away from the MCU?
Six years ago, fans on Reddit started a thread asking where Aaron Paul could be placed in the MCU. Some fans responded by saying he could play The Hood based on the persona he set playing Pinkman.
Others thought he could play Iron Fist, or even (oddly) Iron Man himself. Only The Hood seemed the most realistic. Regardless, the MCU will likely never persuade Paul to join their inner circle.
No doubt they may try, though, especially if they start waving big checks. Working on TV still only pays half as much as the MCU does, if perhaps latter being a chilling recruitment method.
In the meantime, Paul really stood out playing the troubled Caleb Nichols on Westworld. Paul saying how happy he is now should mean everything in the world of showbiz when money certainly never buys happiness. Then again, when time passes, maybe his philosophy on that will be forcibly changed.


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This project is supported in part by the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts"
A Site-Specific Dance Tour | Artown on the Quad
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Tours depart at 6:00pm, 6:20pm, 6:40pm, and 7:00pm
Meet on University of Nevada Quad
Approximately 1.5 mile loop
What: Destination Dance will open the new "Artown on the Quad" series, July 5, 2022! As such, we are excited to exclusively feature the work of UNR Dance Alumni. Site-specific dance is work that is created in response to a particular place or site, inspired by its architecture, design, history, or current use. The choreographers have been commissioned to create unique performances, taking traditional and contemporary dance off of the stage and into new environments.
Where: Featuring sites on and around the historic "Quad" on the University of Nevada, Reno campus, this walking-distance dance tour will allow audience members to engage with dance in a whole new way and view the campus in a new and invigorating light. Destination Dance will celebrate our city's unique sense of place through movement. Performances will feature Morrill Hall, Mackay Science, Honor Court, Frandsen Humanities, and the Pennington Student Achievement Center.
Who: This year's choreographers feature notable leaders and graduates of the University of Nevada's Dance Program.
Eve Allen Garza: Dance Minor, UNR 2007, MFA Ballet, University of Utah 2013, and current Teaching Associate Professor of Dance at the University of Nevada.
Christina Carter: Dance Minor, UNR 2011 & MFA Choreography and Dance Performance, Mills College 2016.
Sarah Johnson: BA in Dance, UNR 2021.
Angela Ritchie: Dance Minor, UNR 2004.T
Hanna Walkinshaw: BA in Dance, UNR 2021., UNR
When: Tuesday, July 5, 2022 with tours departing at 6:00pm, 6:20pm, 6:40pm and 7:00pm. The event is free to attend. Please meet your tour guide on the center of the Quad. Run time is approximately 30 minutes.
Parking: Please park in the Brian J. Whalen parking garage. All floors are available and free after 5pm. You will then walk down to the Quad. This event is a walking tour - wear comfortable shoes and no need to bring chairs. Walking distance is about 1.5 miles roundtrip from parking garage.
ADA Parking Information: Please email email@example.com for details.


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Darian "Big Tigger" Morgan (born December 22, 1972), also known as Big Tigg; is an American television and radio personality best known as the host of BET's Rap City and 106 & Park.
Morgan grew up in Co-op City and played basketball at the Wheaton high school l courts in section 4 while growing up in Co-Op city he began to rap and scratch under a local DJ Rob Lasky Aka DJ All Might Scratch later he started out working as a DJ at the radio station WERQ, 92Q in Baltimore, Maryland, but his road to success began a few years earlier. While attending the University of Maryland, College Park, he interned at Washington D.C. radio station WPGC 95.5 FM. At WPGC, Morgan worked alongside popular host Albie Dee and was promptly recognized for his ambition and charisma. His college internship evolved into a flourishing career. Soon Morgan, with his innovative freestyles, gained popularity on night radio. When the Bronx native returned to New York City in 2001, he departed D.C. as the highest rated, six-year undefeated nighttime radio champion.
Volume One, Volume 1, or Volume I may refer to:
Volume 1 is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band CKY. Recorded at The Ground Hog Studios in Holland, Pennsylvania, it was produced by guitarist Chad I Ginsburg and released on February 27, 1999 by Distant Recordings and Teil Martin International. Since its initial release as Camp Kill Yourself, the album has been reissued by various record labels with different titles and artwork.
Most of the material for Volume 1 was written by vocalist and guitarist Deron Miller before the addition of Ginsburg completed the band's lineup, during which time he and drummer Jess Margera were performing under the name Oil with live bassist Ryan Bruni. Miller plays bass on the album, although Bruni does feature on "The Human Drive in Hi-Fi" and "Lost in a Contraption".
Despite its lack of chart success, Volume 1 features a number of the band's signature songs, including arguably their best-known track, "96 Quite Bitter Beings". Many of the songs were originally featured on skateboarding and stunt videos produced by Margera's brother Bam, including the CKY video series with which the band shares its name. "96 Quite Bitter Beings" was released as a single in 1999.
Yu-Gi-Oh! (遊☆戯☆王, Yū-Gi-Ō!, lit. "Game King") is a Japanese manga series about gaming written and illustrated by Kazuki Takahashi. It was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine between September 30, 1996 and March 8, 2004. The plot follows the story of a boy named Yugi Mutou, who solves the ancient Millennium Puzzle, and awakens a gambling alter-ego within his body that solves his conflicts using various games.
Two anime adaptations were produced; one by Toei Animation, which aired from April 4, 1998 to October 10, 1998, and another produced by NAS and animated by Studio Gallop titled Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, which aired between April 2000 and September 2004. The manga series has spawned a franchise that includes multiple spinoff manga and anime series, a trading card game, and numerous video games. Most of the incarnations of the franchise involve the fictional trading card game known as Duel Monsters, where each player uses cards to "duel" each other in a mock battle of fantasy "monsters", which forms the basis for the real life Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game.
Through the corridors of darkness, on the wings of mans
Conjured by the soulless ones at the everlasting fire.
Borne on waves of insanity from mans primeval past,
The mantra of the tumult has awakened him at last.
Drawing near in the gloom comes the twilight of all
The ravens of night have flown away to set Valhalla
For too long now the right hand gods have fought between
With paths that lead to paradise from this demented
This is the age, the age of Satan, now that the twilight
is done,
Now that Satan has come.
Blue velvet shrouds the altar, black candles pierce the
The skulls of the unbelievers peer sightless, bleached
and stark.
The inverted cross of burnished gold the burial urns of
The pungent smell of incense wafts out into the night.
This is the age, the age of Satan, now that the twilight
is done,


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LOCK MONKEY MK240 Latch Shim w/ Handle & 4 Replacement Shims
- Product SKU: MNK-MK240
Open virtually any susceptible knob or gate latch lock. In our experience, this works for around 25% of the residential door unlockings you will run into when a deadbolt is not locked. Use this as your FIRST option: either it will open the door in under 5-10 seconds or you move onto picking.
- STEP 1: Pull the door towards you to make the dead latch fall into the strike hole.
- STEP 2: Slide shim into door gap below the latch and then move the shim upwards until it comes in contact with the door latch.
- STEP 3: Move the shim backwards until it clears the latch, then move it up on top of the latch
- STEP 4: Push the latch shim forward forcefully while at the same time pulling the door backwards towards you. If the latch is susceptible, the door should open. If does not open, move on to your next opening method (eg. picking the lock).
TIP: If you can get the dead latch to extend far enough out from the faceplate, you can open the door with a latch shim. Pulling the door towards you HARD to get the dead latch to fall into the strike hole is one way. Under the right conditions, another way could be to use an air wedge to create a large enough gap between the door and the door jamb. It may take some extra force to make that latch move with the shim, but many times you can get that door to POP! open this way.
- Round handle made of hard plastic helps you get a good grip and get some real force behind your opening
- Comes with a total of 5 shims, 1 attached to the handle and 4 extras in handy case
- Great flexibility to get around corners. Great strength to move that latch inwards.
- Also works on window catches
- Perfect tool to help protect paint while opening car doors with long reach tools
- 2 different thicknesses: 3 thick & 3 thin
- Black PVC case included with velcro closure
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I don't have to run fast to be competitive, and the Surf City Marathon was a perfect example of that. I was the official pacer for the 3:30 group for second straight year, and my goal was simple. I wanted to come closer to 3:30:00 without going over than I did last year. Last year, I went 3:29:54.
When pacing, I run by pace, not by heart rate. I keep an eye on my Garmin and do my best to keep my average and current pace right on the money depending on how long I think I'm going to run with the tangents. 26.2 miles required an 8:00 pace, 26.3 needed 7:59, 26.4 needed 7:57 and 26.5 needed 7:55. I planned on getting rolling at about 7:59 or so per mile and then adjusting based on how straight my lines were.
I explained my strategy to my group before the start of the race. I told them I was going to attempt to run as even as possible. There's one decent downhill that I would take advantage of and we'd run about a 7:35, but on the way back up the hill, I told them we'd be a little bit slower. Aside from that, I'd be shooting for miles right around 8:00 and I promised them if they stuck with me, I'd get them to the line at the right time. I told them about my 3:29:54 from last year, and they seemed relieved.
But then a friend of mine who was running with was was talking to me about my run in the Diamond Valley Lake Marathon the day before. My group looked a little panicked when they heard that I was responsible for pacing them even though I had run a marathon the day before, but I told them not to worry. This was my fifth double, and the slowest I'd done in any of the second-day races was a 3:21 in Mobile this year, but the 22-degree temps (11 with wind chill) probably had a little something to do with it.
I told them I was so sure I'd run a good race, that if I did, they owed a visit to operationjack.com, but if I didn't, they could go curse about me to everybody! And then, we were off.
I was a tiny bit slow out of the gate, but I'm not worried about five seconds after one mile. A marathon is a long, long race. I got heckled in the second mile, which surprised me. Some guy was flying buy, yelling that the 3:30 pacer was going too fast and killing his people. The funny thing was, I was actually slow. I don't normally get mouthy on the race course, but I told him what my time was when I paced last year, and that I was pretty sure I'd be just fine.
I was a little off here and there on my early miles, but I settled into a routine. It looked like we were going to be running 26.4 miles, so I tried to keep my average pace at about 7:57. I got it there by about mile 8 and held it. I got a good feel for the effort I needed to run the right pace and locked into a zone. We hit the half in 1:45:03 and I jokingly told the group we'd make up the three seconds.
The more we kept rolling, the more it actually started to look like I was going to run about 26.35 miles. I figured I was probably going to be 20 seconds fast, but I didn't change anything up. Less than a second per mile probably isn't all that bad. I'm competitive with myself, so I'd rather be one second fast than 20, but there was no sense slowing people down if they were locked into a groove.
I started to fatigue a little bit over the final two miles, but the sun came out, and let's be realistic … I was pretty close to the completion of my second marathon of the weekend. I tried to start motivating people, telling them to stick with me and they'd be in the 3:20s. Of course, it's tougher to hit a pace when the sun's peaking and you're near the end of 26.2 all-out miles.
I ended up crossing the finish line in 3:29:39. I was a little bummed, because it was too fast for what I wanted to do. I really wanted to be in the 3:29:50s, but I expect a lot out of myself. I know that there's really nothing wrong than being fast by less than one second per mile over the course of a marathon. Individually, I was pretty happy about my heart rate. Last year, I averaged 161 when I paced. This year, 153. I've suspected from my morning runs that I'm getting into better shape, but it's going to be tough to see results because I'm not going to be fresh until next year.
Anyways, I had a lot of fun out there on the course today. For starters, it's very rewarding to help people achieve their goals. Lots of people thanked me afterwards, and that was pretty cool. Also, I saw a lot of people I knew over the course of the race — probably at least two dozen yelled hellos. At one point, somebody running with me asked, "Is there anybody you don't know?" It was a fun day. Good or bad, aren't they all?
If you want to see my splits, they're here.
Eight down, 52 to go. I can do this! Next up, Austin!
Me and two my biggest fans: My brother Josh and my good friend Ben
Me and Train 4 Autism founder Ben Fesagaiga