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JOIN ME!!! I have a challenge for us... Let's do this for 30 days!! If you fall off just get back up!! But see... We WON'T fall off! Let's prove to ourselves that we are capable of doing this. LET'S BE A TEAM! Let's start living a healthier lifestyle. You even being on this site is already a start. I need some motivation and I can motivate you as well. Let's help eachother out. Let's stop trying and start doing. It may be hard but it isn't impossible. WE can work together and push eachother. On our days when we feel like giving up, let's speak up and seek some words of encouragement. I'm starting today but even if you see this post late, STILL join. I will push you and help you reach your goals. If you're not joining, I would appreciate any advice or any words to motivate or inspire me. I'm on day one and I'm fighting! I'll be posting my recipes and experience day by day until WE reach 30 days. If you stop after 30 days, don't go back to old habits! EAT HEALTHIER and excersice. Do it for your own good. Love yourself enough to make this change. Question for you... Do you want to be happier? Do you want to feel more energy? Live longer? Be able to do things you were never able to? THEN START TODAY AND SEE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE. I know you want to look into the mirror and see a difference for once. Trust yourself and give this your all. Change begins with YOU. Remember that hard work pays off and great things require hard work. Btw, a BIG thanks to Joe! You helped me start TODAY and stop making excuses.
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Cars. Colleges. Countries. These are just a few of the things we routinely rank-- and they are the three examples Malcolm Gladwell draws upon in his most recent New Yorker piece, "The Order of Things." (I'm assuming the alliteration is coincidental.)
His argument, in a nutshell, is that in any ranking system the formula matters. That means both the variables in the formula that produces the rank and who the people are who write these formulas. People are inevitably influenced by their own biases, as are the formulas and the rankings themselves. Nothing groundbreaking there. Besides the element of, "So, what?," what I dislike most about the article is that no alternative is suggested.
The reality is, whether we like it or not, we are always going to have rankings. And, with better technology available, it is both easier to quantify a range of things and rank them, and to spread the news of those rankings. We famously now have national rankings for 11-year-old basketball players at sites like The Hoop Scoop and HoopsUSA.
Speaking of children, from the moment they enter this world they are ranked and ordered, by their Apgar score. After that they routinely receive a number that represents their percentile rank for height/length, weight, and size of head at doctor's visits. Soon enough these kids enter the educational system and they receive percentiles that rank them based on what goes on inside those heads. And, of course, then comes the all-important SAT score, and the list goes on.
Being ranked is a part of modern life. Understanding what those numbers and rankings actually mean should be our goal, and list makers should be as transparent as possible about how numbers are produced. Turning away from rankings isn't realistic at all. And we should continue to study rankings, especially how institutions respond to them and how those numeric signifiers can actually shape behavior (For great work on this subject check out the work of sociologists Michael Sauder and Wendy Espeland. Sauder is someone Gladwell should have spoken with-- though, full disclosure he is my officemate, so I'm a bit biased!).
I think Malcolm Gladwell is one of our best writers social scientists-- I certainly rank him in my top three. But overall, this particular effort, by my evaluation, doesn't rate very high in the order of his work.

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Aptitude Testing
- A free aptitude test is given to interested 11th and 12th grade students yearly in the CVHS library. CVHS endorses this test as an additional method for students to learn about their vocational aptitudes. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a group of ten tests designed to measure a student's aptitude in five separate career field areas and also provides an indication of academic aptitude.
- The ASVAB is an extensively researched test battery developed by experts in the testing field, counselors and educators. Students will be given the option of whether to release or not release information to military recruiters.
- The test is administered as a courtesy of the armed forces at no cost or obligation to the student. This test is advantageous for all students and we believe your child may be better able to define his/her career choices based on this test. Each student will receive a copy of his/her tests scores along with an interpretation at a special session approximately one month after taking the test. The interpretation includes a career survey, which when coupled with the aptitude results, enables the student to focus in on possible careers and college majors.
Questions may be addressed to Kristin Jones in the Guidance Office.


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As I walk around each day I feel a sense of hopelessness. It's that same pinch of hopelessness in my heart from my parents' divorce over a decade ago and I wonder if true love can last. It's the deep and steadfast hopelessness that arises each time I remember that my brother is living on the streets and getting high on drugs every day.
I go to class and put on a close to perfect face, but inside I am just waiting for the phone call to hear that my brother has overdosed, and this time it's fatal. If that day were to ever come, I would bake chocolate chip cookies for him one last time and put them right by his grave, along with a stack of baseball cards.
I try to talk to people about my feelings, but people just say, "I am sorry," and they think it will get better.
Well I am tired of that answer! I am tired of feeling stuck and I am just waiting for this big piece of my life to fade away. If you have family or friends dealing with addiction to drugs or alcohol, I know you can relate.
So, I am here to encourage you…right?
I don't have perfect little things to say and I don't have the answers – if I did, I would take my own advice. But, what I do know is that you should find just one person you can talk to, such as an aunt, grandma, teacher, tutor, someone at Youth Outreach, or a friend. Even press into faith if you believe. I would encourage you find someone who will just listen and be there. And not say, "I'm sorry." In my eyes, to say "I am sorry," is for little things, like, "I'm sorry you missed class today because the teacher did something wild!" If you can't find someone, then write. Write a page to whoever in your life is abusing drugs or alcohol. Then write clearly what you would say to them. I know this might sound silly, but trust me – it helps. After you write this letter, read it out loud and know that it is okay to cry! Next, take a thick black pen and draw over the things that really upset you. After, tear it up, go workout, and just allow yourself to feel what you feel.
Another helpful coping method is to find something that you love to do: cook, journal, maybe clean, or play music. What I have found important is to keep yourself busy in a healthy way. One of the things that I like to do is write poetry. Poems can take on many forms, so there are no rules and there is no pressure. It's very therapeutic. Here is piece I wrote that reflects on hopelessness in a hopeful way.
It has its perks and it rocks my boat. I swallow my words to not say a thing to anyone about anything, so I will stay on the path of rowing
I sit on a boat and I look at how calm the water is on top. Do I dare look below to see all the hurt that I have seen
Would I be able to look back up
Why is it so hard for me to keep my mouth to myself
I start to think about things that I could do to maybe have control for once
I glance at the idea of what I could breathe in and then I remember all the people around me that are at the bottom of the ocean because of taking that first dirty creation
They have no way of swimming up because every time they try and take a breath it's filled with more dirty water and they can't float up
The question becomes how could I save the people in my life that are treating their bodies as a miserable disguise
I wonder if these addictions will fly away
A family is by a simple definition to be healthy and to love
Is the definition for people that are surrounded in dirty water to just breathe in
I can't imagine becoming one of them
I see how their life will never go back to being who they once were
If that was the case, it would be broken hearts and deep desires to let anything in
Do I have hope
I want to believe that I do
Now what
I can jump in with a lifejacket
I can swim with goggles and make eye contact with them
I can keep breathing underwater and wave them to come up
Then, when I have no more air I can come back up
My lifejacket is God
and the people around me
They are holding me so tight that nothing is stopping me
I know that God will never leave me so my security is solid
But how do I keep my own dignity from hurting the people that are a part of me
under me
Life is a journey and no one can say life is easy
It they do, they are either blind or life is blinding them
So, I say to you dear people that are living a life full of life
Don't think that you can't make a change, a difference, or have a new way at looking at life
Trust that you have the boat with lifejackets and that you can steer in the direction you choose
You will always have the people that are breathing in dirty water
a part of you
But you and whoever is not a part of the dirty water will be in your boat
So, look up and see the leaves changing
Have hope that you are hope
Know that you are
not alone
The Dangers of Cocaine
Cocaine is one of the most dangerous drugs out there. Teens think it's cool because it's a stimulant drug, meaning it gives you tons of energy so you can stay up all night long and party and hang with friends. But it can also kill you.
Stimulants are drugs that elevate your mood, give you more energy, and increase your feelings of well-being. Basically, they cause your body to speed up… which means they also elevate your heart rate and blood pressure, which is incredibly dangerous.
Cocaine is available in two different forms. It can be in powder form, which people can either snort or inject with a needle (if they mix it with water); or it's sometimes in the form of small white rocks, otherwise known as "crack cocaine," and can be smoked. Some street names for cocaine are coke, coca, snow, blow, flake, candy, or rock; it's also called "speedball" when it's mixed with other drugs.
Here are some of the short-term effects of cocaine:
- faster heartbeat
- body feels hot
- shaking and twitching
- can't sleep or eat
- feelings of anger, nervousness, paranoia, and fear
- stomach pain
- headaches
- vomiting
- fainting
- weight loss
- after the high wears off, you will crash and feel tired and sad for days (and crave it)
And here are some of the long-term effects:
- built up tolerance (so you crave more and need more to feel the same high)
- strange unpredictable behavior, like panic attacks and feeling paranoid
- snorting can lead to hoarseness, loss of sense of smell, nosebleeds, and a constant runny nose
- seizures
- stroke
- respiratory problems
- heart attack
- brain damage
- violent behavior
- sudden death (even for first time users)
If you suspect that one of your friends may be using cocaine, you definitely need to get them help. It could save their life. You can usually tell that something sketchy is going on when friends start acting really weird, and not like themselves: if they're starting to not do as well in school, hanging out with a different crowd, if they seem depressed and have lost weight, lost their motivation, and aren't taking care of their appearance and hygiene. People using drugs are also very moody, might have changed their sleeping pattern, and have bloodshot, tired looking eyes. They also might always be asking for money, or even stealing money.
Try talking to your friend and ask if something's going on. In some cases, they may actually open up and be honest with you about what they've been doing. But sometimes, probably in most cases, teens can be afraid or embarrassed to admit that they're using drugs, and will lie to even their closest friends. They might get angry with you. If that happens, you need to tell an adult. You aren't telling on them, or getting them in trouble… you're literally saving their life by telling someone. It's nothing to feel bad about. Tell a trusted adult, like a parent, school counselor, teacher, or coach. They can help you confront your friend and get them the help they need.
You could also have your friend call either 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-662-HELP. By calling these hotlines, your friend can talk to a professional about the steps they should take to get over their cocaine addiction. Or, you can go online with them and visit http://www.samhsa.gov/treatment and find a local treatment center where they can receive help.
Cocaine is highly addictive, so even if your friend has only tried it a few times, they're still craving it. Or if they've been using for a long time, it's going to continue to get worse. It's only a matter of time until something happens to them. Get them the help they need NOW.
Cutting & Self-harm: How to Help
Why would anybody want to cut or hurt themselves? How could that possibly make somebody feel better? While a lot of us don't understand it, there are many people who feel relief when they cut or harm themselves in some other way.
To some people, hurting themselves makes them feel better. It makes them feel like they're in control for once, and makes them feel alive instead of numb. It can help express feelings they can't explain, like extreme sadness, self-loathing, emptiness, guilt and rage. It releases the built up tension they feel inside that they don't know how to let out in any other way. It distracts them from their overwhelming emotions and anything going on in their life that they can't deal with. It's a temporary fix that, after a while, only makes them feel even worse… so it becomes addicting and they continue doing it.
If someone you know is cutting or harming themselves, here are some warning signs. They might:
- have unexplained wounds or scars from cuts, bruises, or burns, usually on their wrists, arms, thighs, and chest
- have blood stains on clothing, towels, bedding, or lots of blood-soaked tissues
- have sharp objects or cutting instruments always on hand, like razors, knives, needles, glass shards, bottle caps or scissors
- have frequent "accidents" – they might claim to be clumsy and have many mishaps
- always be covered up, like wearing long sleeves and pants even in hot weather
- want to be alone for long periods of time, especially in the bedroom or bathroom
If a friend tells you they've been cutting or if you confront them about it, here are a few things you can do to help them:
- Be sure to focus on their feelings rather than the fact that they're cutting. Instead of asking how often they cut, what they're using to cut, and where they're cutting, ask them how they feel. What kinds of feelings and thoughts are they having? How do they feel before and after they hurt themselves? How are they feeling about their life overall?
- After asking about how they feel, figure out why they cut. What are their self-harm triggers? Is there a pattern, does something similar happen every time they cut that causes them to get the urge to hurt themselves? What's different in their life now than before they started cutting, and what happened the first time that made them decide to experiment with self harm?
- Help them find new coping techniques. People cut and harm themselves for different reasons, so after you figure out their reason, help them find something that works for them and will really help them feel better. Here are some ideas for people with different kinds of feelings:
- If the cut because of intense emotions, they can…
-paint or draw
-journal about their feelings
-write a poem that expresses their feelings
-write down all their negative feelings then rip the paper up
-listen to music that describes how they feel
- If they cut to calm and soothe themselves, they can…
-take a bath or shower
-cuddle with a pet
-listen to calm music
-wrap themselves in a warm blanket and lie down
- If they cut because they feel disconnected and numb, they can…
-call a friend
-go to a self-help website, message board, or chatroom
-take a cold shower
-chew on something with a strong taste, like peppers, peppermint, or a grape fruit peel
- If they cut to release tension and anger, they can…
-work out, like running, dancing, or hit a punching bag
-punch a mattress or scream into a pillow
-squeeze a stress ball or some Play-Doh
-rip something up, like a newspaper
-make lots of noise, like playing an instrument or banging on some pots and pans
When people cut and harm themselves, they keep it a secret from everyone they know, sometimes for several months. That is very hard on them, on top of whatever they're dealing with that makes them cut. So when you reach out to them, make sure they know you aren't judgmental about it and you just care about their feelings. Let them know that you're their to help, and that there's hope for them to get through this hard time.
Depression: More Than Just a Rough Day
Everyone has rough days, and everyone has mood swings every once in a while. It happens, it's a part of life. But there are some people who have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning, because every single day sucks. There are some people who have such an overwhelming sense of sadness and anger that they can't even get through everyday life.
Depression is a big deal. Being depressed doesn't just mean you're in a bad mood, or you're upset about something that just happened. It is a serious problem that affects every aspect of your life: your social life, education, career, health. Everything.
Here are some signs and symptoms of depression:
- feelings of sadness/hopelessness/worthlessness
- irritability, anger, hostility
- tearfulness/frequent crying
- withdrawal from family/friends
- loss of interest in activities and hobbies
- changes in eating and sleeping habits
- restlessness and agitation
- lack of enthusiasm and motivation
- fatigue or lack of energy
- difficulty concentrating
- thoughts of death or suicide
High school is already tough enough for everybody as it is, but depression will make it ten times worse. Depression can lead to all kinds of problems, like:
- problems at school (grades, attendance)
- running away
- drug/alcohol abuse
- low self-esteem
- internet/video game addiction
- reckless behavior
- violence
When you have a child or friend who's depressed, it's hard to figure out how to approach it. You want to make sure do everything you can to get them help, but you don't want to upset them or push them away. The first thing you should do is let them know that you're there for them. Let them know that you will continue to support and stand by them no matter what happens, because you want to help. You'll probably want to lecture them about everything that could go wrong and what needs to happen to prevent that, but don't go there. Instead, just listen. Be patient, and let them tell you what's wrong. Lecturing will only push them away.
Encourage them to start being social again. Suggest that they call up their friends and hang out for an evening, or take them out somewhere like to dinner or a movie. Also, encourage physical activity. Anything that gets them going and out of their room will make them feel a whole lot better.
Once you've gotten to a place where they recognize that something's going on with them and you've talked about it, encourage them to get professional help. Go with them to a counselor or doctor who can suggest what steps need to be taken to get them back to their normal selves.
If YOU are the one who's depressed, here's what you can do:
- Try not to isolate yourself from friends and family. Keeping good, healthy relationships will keep you strong and make you feel more hopeful when times get tough. Talk to your friends and family about what's going on and the emotions you're having. They love you and want to help you.
- Keep your body healthy. When you're feeling depressed, it's easy to lock yourself in front of the TV or computer with a bunch of junk food. In fact, that's probably all you feel like doing. Fight that urge to be lazy and get moving! Go for a walk or run when you're feeling down. Just a quick 10-15 minute jog will help you feel so much better. And make sure to eat your fruits and veggies… seriously, junk food will only make you feel worse.
- Avoid drugs and alcohol. Nothing good ever comes from these, especially when you're upset. While you might think drugs and alcohol will make your pain go away, they will only make everything worse. They could cause you to get violent and do something you'll regret. You might rely on them so much that you end up getting addicted. You might even overdose. Just don't go there.
- If you're starting to feel stressed, sad, or angry for an unusually long period of time, get help. Talk to a friend, parent, teacher or counselor about it, and they can help you. Nobody should have to go through anything like that alone.
Studies show that only 1/5 depressed teens get help. Look for the symptoms, and be the one to help a teen in need.


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Girl finds winning lottery ticket, gives winnings to those in need
INDEPENDENCE, Mo.(WDAF) -- In this season of giving thanks, one student from the metro shows what generosity is all about.
When one young lady from Independence found a financial windfall, she gave it to others in need, overlooking her own needs.
Phoebe Brown, 7, says she knew exactly what she'd found, and how best to use it. The second grade student from Sycamore Hills Elementary School in Independence was shopping with her mother at the Hy-Vee store on U.S. Highway 40 at Noland Road on November 9th, when Phoebe found a winning lottery ticket on the ground inside the store.
The Brown family says Phoebe often picks up discarded lottery tickets. They were already at a gas station down the street when she realized she'd found a winner.
"She's like, 'Mom, Mom, it's a winner!' I said, 'No it's not'," Audrey Brown, Phoebe's mother, said. "It was. It was a $100 winner."
The numbers were already scratched off that Missouri Lottery ticket, which bore the logo of the Missouri Tigers, and Phoebe knew a winner when she saw one.
"I saw that lottery ticket and it had a two on the back. I thought I'd better pick it up, and I told my mom it was a winner," Phoebe told FOX 4 News.
"Everything went through my mind. What could we do with it? What could Phoebe do with it?" Audrey Brown said.
Rather than to spend it on herself, young Phoebe decided to help others.
Sycamore Hills Elementary School has been collecting canned goods for the less-fortunate, as part of the Independence School District's 150th anniversary. Phoebe decided to donate the money to feed others. School district leaders say the Browns bought $100 worth of groceries at a local store to add to the room filled with donations.
"There have been times where I've been out of work, and we had nowhere to stay and our family's taken us in, and helped us out. We're thankful for our friends and our family," Joshua Brown, Phoebe's dad, said.
And as a promise, the school's gym teacher, Herb Horseman, allowed the entire second grade to shave his long, bushy beard, and Phoebe's donation helped them win that prize.
"You're welcome and I hope you have a happy Thanksgiving," Phoebe said.
Phoebe told FOX 4 News her parents also taught her to be thoughtful and kind to others. Her contribution at the holiday season will go toward providing meals for families who couldn't otherwise afford to celebrate Thanksgiving.
All told, the Sycamore Hills kids collected over 1,700 canned goods and household items. Second graders at the school accounted for 541 of those donations. School officials say they'll all go to help less fortunate families within the Independence School District.
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Peter Feiler
Peter Feilers energetic acrylic paintings draw the viewer deep into their multi-perspective pictorial world. The work youhu ! is oriented strictly on the central axis of the Polyptych and captivates by the motivic reflection: the recurring figures form a pattern that draws as a formal idea of the entire system down to the last detail. In this way Feiler unifies his complex scenario in which his bizarre protagonists over enthusiastically accept the offered ice cream. The human existence and the bound up abysses, the grotesque of emotional worlds and an existential weltschmerz meet in an exuberant and vibrant painting and drawing style, whereby the contrast of our paradoxical here and now carries on.
1981: born in Halle a.d. Saale/ DE 2002-2007: Universität der Künste, Berlin/ DE 2008: master class of Professor Valérie Favre
Solo exhibitions (selection)
2007: "Mankind- Nature- Technology" – Gallery Adler New York/ US 2009: "Gruppenausstellung Peter Feiler" – Gallery Adler Frankfurt am Main/ DE 2011: "Paralüse" – Parrotta Contemporary Art-Project Berlin/ DE 2013: "Peter Feiler" – Gallery Ron Mandos Amsterdam/ NL 2016: "Zur Blutmühle" – Gallery Tristan Lorenz Frankfurt am Main/ DE 2017: "Früchte der Dekadenz" – Hoorn & Reniers, The Hague
Group exhibitions (selection)
2015: "La La La Human Steps" – Museum Boijmans van Beuningen Rotterdam/ NL 2016: "WIDE(R)KUNST" Berlin/ DE 2016: "Les Miniatures" – Gallery Nicole Gnesa Munich/ DE 2017: "New Positions" with Cigdem Aky, Christofer Kochs, Fabian Treiber – Gallery Tristan Lorenz Frankfurt am Main/ DE 2017: "GROEPSEXPOSITIE 01" with Inge Aanstoot, Andrea Bender, Gregor Gaida and Kevin A. Rausch, Hoorn & Reniers, Den Haag/ NL 2013: "The fine art of drawing. Best of Iceland, Germany, Czechia! Sigga Björg Sigurðardóttir, Peter Feiler, Josef Zlama" Gallery Römerapothee, Zürich/ CH


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Man almost loses his life after flying off waterslide
A man nearly lost his life after he slipped of a mountain waterslide and was sent flying 10 to 15 feet down a rocky cliff.
David Salmon, of Texas, was sliding down a mountain side waterslide in Austin, TX when he lost his grip on the slide.
Salmon uploaded a video of the incident to Facebook with the caption, "too dang old to be going down water slides. Fell off this one that is over a rocky cliff." The shocking video has been viewed nearly 2 million times.
Salmon was transported to a Round Rock hospital by ambulance and was left with a broken arm, fractured ribs and lacerations covering his entire body.
"Just found out I don't need surgery so that's good news!" he wrote on Facebook. "One more night in Austin then I can go home to Dallas."
Despite his injuries, he still seems to has a sense of humor, using the hashtags, "#waterslide #fail #failvideo #brokenarm #notdead," at the end of his Facebook post.


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A New Leaf Foundation
A New Leaf Foundation is a separate private, 501(c)3 nonprofit charity created to provide sustainable financial support to A New Leaf's programs and services, ensuring funds are available to meet critical community needs. It is the fundraising arm of the organization.
A New Leaf Foundation relies on your generous tax-deductible contributions and thousands of volunteer hours annually to provide support to A New Leaf's shelter and housing programs.
Helpful Links
You can help others turn over a new leaf when you:
or donate by mail:
A New Leaf Foundation
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Everyone from an early age familiar with the taste of this dish. However, many people wonder how delicious to fry potatoes with onions, this means that this simple side dish does not lose relevance. The recipe is simple, not all the Housewives could cook potatoes with onion taste that the slices have not lost their shape.
How to fry potatoes with onions in a frying pan
Before preparation of any dish requires the right ingredients. Tubers should be clean, beautiful and dry, without damage. Variety is important, so you should inquire about the seller of the potatoes before buying. For frying you want the vegetables hold their shape well during the cooking process does not disintegrate. A potato contains a lot of dry matter. Suitable varieties such as early in Bryansk, Bun, Impala and others.
A to fry potatoes with onions in the pan, you should take note some rules:
- Oil is poured only into a pre-heated pot.
- Product for frying fall asleep after you heat the fat.
- Before heat treatment the roots clean, cut into cubes, rinse and dry with a towel.
- Salt should be strictly at the end of the cooking process so the potatoes do not lose shape.
- Cover the frying pan is not recommended if you want to get the crust Golden brown. However, in a closed container dish is prepared quickly.
- Serve browned potatoes recommended with pickled vegetables, salted fish, black bread.
When to add the onions in fried potatoes
Special piquancy and aroma of the dish takes fried onions. But some Housewives don't know when and how to add onions to the fried potatoes. If you fill it too early it can burn. To be late with it, too, is impossible, because the onions will just remain raw, not having time to fry. If you take note of the recommendations of the cooks, the onions, crushed garlic, parsley, paprika and others add at the end of frying (before turning off the plate for 7 minutes). Some Housewives fry the vegetables separately, adding only when feeding.
Fried potatoes with onions recipe
Flavored potatoes with a delicious crust like almost everything. Therefore, the hosts wondering how to cook fried potatoes with onions, the dish was pleasing ones, did not while cooking, like porridge. If properly prepare the roots and to follow the instructions, you will succeed. Below there are several ways of cooking with pictures, so every woman will find a recipe for fried potatoes with onions. This root vegetable goes well with smoked bacon, mince meat, vegetables, delighting in the unique taste of childhood.
Potatoes fried with bacon and onion
- Cooking time: 40 minutes;
- Servings: 4 persons;
- Calorie serving: 188 kcal;
- Purpose: for lunch.
- Cuisine: Ukrainian;
- Level of preparation: easy.
Many believe that potatoes fried with bacon and onions – the most delicious version of the popular Slavonian specialties. The characteristic odor and flavor of pork rinds, in combination with Golden slices of root will impress any gourmet. Can be used for frying, as a normal pan and a cauldron. Fat is desirable to have thin streaks of meat to taste the finished dish was still spicy.
- potatoes – 1 kg;
- fat – 200 g;
- garlic – 2 cloves;
- fat;
- onions – 2 PCs.;
- ground pepper;
- salt.
Method of preparation:
- Lard cut into small pieces.
- Onion peeled, cut into half rings.
- The potatoes clean, rinse with water, cut into strips.
- Garlic clean. One slice, you finely grate the second chop coarsely.
- Heat a roasting pan over high heat, fry the bacon.
- Put the onions in a roasting pan, stir fry everything for 3 minutes.
- Add the chopped tubers and chopped garlic, leave to roast for 15 minutes at a medium flame.
- Mix everything so that you don't burn the bottom layer, salt, pepper, add finely grated garlic.
- Fry another 7 minutes.
- Remove, serve with chopped greens..
Fried potatoes with onions and garlic
- Cooking time: 30 minutes;
- Servings: 2 persons;
- Calorie serving: 152 calories;
- Purpose: for lunch.
- Cuisine: Belarusian;
- Level of preparation: easy.
Decorate the family dining table can flavorful fried potatoes with onion and garlic. For a beautiful crust is gently stirred the contents of the pan. Add some salt to the dish is recommended only at the very end of cooking so the pieces are not mashed potatoes. Serve potatoes with sour cream, pickled herring, vegetable salad, pickled cucumbers.
- potatoes – 8 PCs.;
- garlic – 2 heads;
- paprika;
- onion – 1 PC.;
- greens;
- vegetable oil – 100 g;
- salt.
Method of preparation:
- Tubers clean, cut slices.
- Onions clear and finely chop.
- Preheat the frying pan on the fire.
- Put the oil.
- Into the heated oil to omit the onion, fry for about 3 minutes.
- To fill the potatoes.
- Stir everything so that the onions were distributed evenly.
- Broil 7 minutes, the cover should be closed.
- Stir, cook for another 7 minutes.
- Peel the garlic squeeze through the press.
- Fry until cooked.
Fried potatoes with sausage and onions
- Cooking time: 40 minutes;
- Servings: 4 persons;
- Calorie serving: 195 calories;
- Purpose: for lunch.
- Cuisine: Russian;
- Level of preparation: easy.
Before fried potatoes with sausage and onions will become part of the daily menu, it is worth considering its high calorie content. It is recommended to be careful with those dishes. It is best to serve it for dinner. At 100 grams has 200 calories. Abuse fried potatoes smoked sausage, not necessary, but sometimes you can pamper your family a delicious meal. All will appreciate the flavor, appetizing appearance and original taste of food.
- potatoes – 1 kg;
- sausage smoked – 150 g;
- greens;
- pepper – 1 PC.;
- onion – 1 PC.;
- pepper.
Method of preparation:
- To prepare the main ingredient: to clean, rinse with water, cut into strips.
- Sausage to cut straws.
- Put the sausage on a heated pan, fry 3 minutes.
- Poured the potatoes, all mixed, leave to roast for 15 minutes.
- Onions cleaned, cut into half rings.
- Pepper clean from seeds, cut into strips.
- Poured the vegetables to the pan, stir, leave to roast for 15 minutes.
- In the end don't forget pepper and salt, add the greens.
Fried potatoes with onions and carrots
- Cooking time: 30 minutes;
- Servings: 2 persons;
- Calorie serving: 147 calories;
- Purpose: for lunch, dinner;
- Cuisine: Belarusian;
- Level of preparation: easy.
Potato goes well with other vegetables, so there are many recipes for cooking it with tomatoes, peppers, cabbage. Fried potatoes with onions and carrots is a great choice to complete dinner or a side dish to meat. The peculiarity of this dish is the richness, aroma and good for the body. It turns out delicious and lower in calories than other options fried potatoes.
- potatoes – 8 PCs.;
- carrot – 1 PC.;
- onion – 1 PC.;
- oil;
- salt;
- spices.
Method of preparation:
- Preheat the frying pan with fat on the full capacity of the plate.
- The tubers are cleaned, washed, cut into cubes, fry in a pan for 20 minutes.
- Clean the other vegetables.
- Onions and carrots shredded.
- Add the vegetables to the fried potatoes, mix, salt, pepper.
- Cook everything under the lid so that the potatoes soak in the flavor of the onions and carrots for about 7 minutes.
- Served alone or as a side dish.
Fried potatoes with mushrooms and onions
- Cooking time: 50 minutes;
- Number of servings: 5 persons;
- Calorie serving: 135 calories;
- Purpose: for lunch.
- Cuisine: Russian;
- Level of preparation: average.
Among all the variants of this dish holds a special place fried potatoes with mushrooms and onions. Especially good, if you take the white mushrooms. However, champignons, boletus, oyster mushrooms are also used for this recipe. Fit marinated, fresh, frozen or dried mushrooms, and in all cases the effect is different. Presented below is a classic recipe with mushrooms and onions.
- potato 8 tubers.
- mushrooms – 0,5 kg;
- onions – 3 PCs.;
- salt;
- spices;
- oil.
Method of preparation:
- Tubers clean, rinse with water, cut into strips.
- Onions cleaned, cut into pieces.
- Mushrooms are sorted, washed, cut slices.
- Put the roasting pan on the stove, heat it up, put oil in it.
- Poured the potatoes, fry for about 10 minutes.
- Add the prepared mushrooms.
- Mix the contents of the roasting pan, roast 15 minutes.
- Pour the chopped onion.
- Add the spices, salt, pepper, mix.
- Fry until cooked.
Fried potatoes with meat and onions
- Cooking time: 60 minutes;
- Number of servings: 3 persons;
- Calorie serving: 199 calories;
- Purpose: for lunch.
- Cuisine: Ukrainian;
- Level of preparation: average.
Very rich aromatic and spicy, it turns out fried potatoes with meat and onions. Such an explosive mixture of components can not lead to a good result. Choose the meat to your taste. Suitable beef, pork, chicken, lamb. However, with pork or poultry meat, the cooking process will go faster. When serving potatoes, you can pour sour cream or hot sauce. The dish has a high energy value, so cook it is not more than 1 time a week.
- potatoes – 0.6 kg;
- pork – 300 g;
- onion – 200 g;
- garlic – 3 cloves;
- dill – 1 bunch;
- oil;
- spices.
Method of preparation:
- Cut meat, add spices, salt, leave to promarinovatsya for half an hour.
- Spread the pork on a hot pan, fry 15 minutes.
- To the fried meat add sliced onion half rings, not forgetting to add oil.
- Potatoes clean, cut.
- Fry under the lid over medium heat.
- Salt, pepper, stir fry until cooked without a lid.
- Pound the garlic with the herbs, add to fried potatoes.
Potatoes fried with onions – cooking secrets
It is believed that if you adhere to the recipe, the potatoes will turn out beautiful, delicious and be a pleasure to crunch. However, even step by step instructions is no guarantee of obtaining the desired result. If to take on arms the secrets of cooking fried potatoes with onions, the problem with this dish at the hostess won't happen:
- For cooking it is recommended to take a frying pan with a thick bottom, for example, cast iron.
- Suitable for frying with olive, sunflower or vegetable oil, tallow, lard.
- Not necessary to frequently stir the dish. Slices of vegetables can break and turn into mush.
- Chopped onion, dill, pepper, spices and other ingredients to add to potatoes should be no earlier than 5 minutes before end of cooking along with a pinch of salt.
- To obtain a crisp cover while cooking, do not close.
- So potatoes do not lose their shape when cooked, you can rinse it with cold water, then pour over boiling water. Another option is to cut the tubers and flour (1 tablespoon per 1 kg).
- To spread the product important on a hot surface.
- The layer of potatoes should not exceed 2-3 cm.
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Saturday, February 21, 2009
With the Sun in Pisces and the New Moon just ahead, our beloved Aunt Jenny has taken to her bed once again. It's temporary, though. Jenny has Jupiter in Virgo, and if ever there was a busy lady, this one is it. With the Full Moon and Saturn approaching, she'll be getting back to her projects -- her seedlings, the table she's building, her herbal medical practice, her flower essence research, her pickling, the economic recovery plan she's developing, the chemistry lab she operates with her granddaughter, and all the other things this sprite does with her brood. She's also going to get a new hairstyle with Venus in Aries. Oh, and she's re-reading the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire. Sleep well, Aunt Jenny!
3 Comments:
- Tseka said...
Sleeping is probably just the right response to that Saturn/Moon and don't forget Lulin the green comet is joining them. A little spice or, since it's moving retro, a total fizz-out?
If she can sleep through the 2 tailed comet + Jupiter, she might be able to give us some inside info on this when she awakens.
- Tseka said...
I actually got up last night to see if i could see Lulin. No luck, too much thin cloud cover in the region.
- jm said...
Jenny will give us the skinny.


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Many people are confused about how to love themselves.
Because there were treated poorly by their parents, they naturally feel bad about themselves and treat themselves in a similar way – without respect, without love, without reverence. If we are to live successful lives, we must learn how to love ourselves as the beautiful, brilliant, spiritually divine souls that we are.
So how should we love ourselves? You know you're on the right path when you love and honor the goodness in others, foster a divine connection and live according to your deepest principles. While we should also love and honor what is not good in others, that does not mean we can't get angry or express our disapproval. Sometimes anger is a natural, healthy and productive response to reality. It's all a matter of how you channel it. Imagine if Martin Luther King had not become angry at the inhumanity of social injustice and racism. But he directed his anger toward positive social change.
It doesn't make any difference what other people say or think about you. You must know who and what you are, and that is all that matters. You need to have faith in yourself. Trust your instincts. Trust your inner voice. Other people have no right to demean or interfere in the spiritual journey of your divine self, as long as you do no harm to others. Only you know what is best for you, and only you know your true path and calling.
Spiritual Growth & Awareness
Of course, because most people lack spiritual awareness, they will try and block your own progress of spiritual growth. This is normal, and to be expected. Try not to hold a grudge against others simply because they lack your own spiritual awareness. Most people are spiritually asleep. They may mean well, they may love you, but they just don't know how to express and support you on your spiritual journey.
All of us carry wounds from our childhood. But these wounds cannot be healed by loving others at our own expense. If we neglect ourselves at the expense of others, we will only end up hurting ourselves more in the end. We will darken our inner light. You are an angel. A divine spirit. A beautiful soul. Treat and see yourself that way. Want and appreciate the beauty and bounty that flows into your life. You deserve it.
We depend on others, such as family and friends, to understand and support us, but this can be very discouraging. The reality is, oftentimes they cannot do so because they have their own struggles,
their own demons to overcome. Don't make the mistake of seeing this as your fault. The shortcoming is not in you. They are doing their best with what they know, what they have learned and what they have. Most people, unfortunately, are spiritually stunted by the people who actually love them.And know that in the end no matter how much people love you, you are ultimately responsible for yourself. You must learn to depend on yourself alone, even if others love and support you along the way. Learning to depend and rely on yourself to overcome the challenges of life is what builds character and self-esteem. Never pity yourself.
By learning that you can depend on yourself to overcome any obstacle, you develop the feeling of being a successful and competent person. This feeling of inner worth is what will support you on the difficult paths your life will take, and is what will make your life fulfilling. As the great philosopher Nietzsche wrote, "Character is destiny".
Developing healthy self-esteem and a strong character will allow you to achieve anything in life. Your dreams will become reality. If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. You are your own best friend, and your own worst enemy.
The Law of Attraction – Karma
When you have a healthy, vibrant, high vibration spirit, you will attract the same energy into your life. You'll find that other healthy, successful, happy people will enter into your life without you even realizing it. This is the Law of Attraction. Whatever energy you put out will come back to you. If you think great thoughts, great things will happen. Maybe not the same day. Maybe not exactly when you want or expect it. But over time, you will find greater and greater success.
Likewise, if you fill your thoughts with negative energy, and constantly look at the dark side of life, you will attract that darkness to yourself. Pessimism feeds upon itself. When you intentionally
commit an evil act, then that energy will come back to you. That is the law of Karma.
When you vibrate energy at a high level, you'll find that what you desire and need will naturally flow to you. People who are around you – successful people – will feel better and happier and become more attracted to you. If you're a man, women will naturally find you more attractive because most women love success and confidence in a man more than anything. They are attracted to a man's power. Most men too – or at least those with high self-esteem – are attracted to confidence in a woman.
Sometimes loving others will require making sacrifices for them, but not to the detriment of your core self. Sometimes loving others means saying no; you have to take care of yourself first. Despite what you may fear, people will not usually become angry when you define your boundaries, but will respect you for your power and strength of individuality. They will see you as a role model, someone to emulate and respect. They will admire your courage.
So that's how to make your dreams a reality. Not by seeking support from the outside world, but by looking deep within and finding your own strength, your own power, your own dreams and visions – your own ecstasy. Then work like hell. People will follow you on a stairway to heaven.
Most people find this path of self love difficult. Women especially have been taught by tradition to love others ahead of themselves. But just because we put ourselves first does not mean that our love for others becomes diminished.
In fact, when we love ourselves first, we become more powerful, our love becomes more powerful, and we have more to give others. We can help others most when we learn to love ourselves well. That means discovering the divine spirit within. Discovering our own beauty and genius. Our own light. Meditation is one way to discover the divine within.
And don't forget to be grateful. Gratitude is everything. Be thankful for all that you have. The more you learn to appreciate what you have in life, the more you'll have to appreciate.
Most of us believed the injurious things that people told us when we were children. They told us we were stupid, or fat, or ugly, or too skinny, or weak, or just not good enough. So we tried to compensate in ways that would make others love us, at the expense of our integrity, our individuality and spiritual wholeness.
We spent so much time attempting to prove our goodness and worthiness to other people that we forgot how to believe in ourselves, determine our own goals and reward ourselves for our progress, rather than basing our self-worth and self-respect on the belief or attention of others.
But the truth is, they were not good enough. And they tried to pawn off their own inadequate feelings on us so they could feel better about themselves. But in the end, we must all learn forgiveness. Forgiveness is the seed of all healing. When we learn to fly in the divine light of forgiveness, we learn what true love is. All true love is born in forgiveness.
It is never too late to have a happy childhood. No matter what you have suffered, others have been there too, and not only survived but thrived. It is never too late to begin loving yourself, and when you do you can be reborn, because the universe will shower you with this love and all the love it contains and will bring you back home to the miraculous. Ask and you shall receive, because the universe is listening right now.
Truly successful people believe in themselves first, and only then seek out the resources and support they need to make their dreams come alive. Unsuccessful people don't have faith in themselves or their ability to create what they desire, so they wait for others to give them what they need, or blame and resent other people for not giving it to them.
Your decisions – your destiny – are yours to write. You are writing the story of your life. What story are you going to tell?
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I know people who do interesting things for money, and by that I mean employment beyond a TPS report-based occupation in a cubicle. Those are what I call jobby-jobs. What I'm talking about is this scenario:
Me: What do you do?
Guy: Oh, I'm a [cat portraitist/fake executive/Prancercise instructor/professional stunt cock].
Me: I know there are stories! TELL ME YOUR STORIES.
I love a good work story, provided your work is a little bit bonkers.
One guy I know snowboards for a living, another one blogs about booze. There's the family friend who was CEO of Court TV; a medical marijuana dispensary owner; and the head of a mental institution. I've met an actual rocket scientist (a guy who made "being a dick" his secondary job), and a veteran soap actor on Young & The Restless (nicest guy ever).
I know a performance artist who scares the shit out of me, and a professional drag queen who makes even the smallest thing (things like dressing, pooping, driving to Starbucks) look like a Pride Parade on the 4th of July. And their work stories! Part genius, part insanity.
Some of my friends have earned nicknames for their interesting jobs: The Button Beast, Mr. Anti-Drug, The Ugly One, P-Waxa.
The Ugly One used to work for Deja Vu – "100 Beautiful Girls & 3 Ugly Ones!" – and yes, she was one of the uggos. Her stories gave me what can only be described as 'rollicking pleasure Tourette's.' She traveled all over the country blessing the Deja Vu chain with her very special talents: Being a 5 in the Looks Department and a 10 in the Body Department. She shook her ass all the way through a Master's Degree in Psychology, and now has one of those jobby-jobs.
Mr. Anti-Drug is a guy who makes his living off of white tech guys who are into cocaine. What sets him apart from other drug dealers is that he's totally into AA; he's been sober for probably 10 years now. He drives an electric car, has a nice family, likes hiking and soccer, and sells drugs to pay the mortgage. The stories I love are his varied responses (read: lies) to the question, "So what do you do for a living?"
The Button Beast actually gets paid to, yes, collect buttons. She deals in antiques and rarities – still, buttons only – meaning she meets some kooky characters while being one herself. She told me a story once about a $4,000 button she found in a Manhattan attic that belonged to a historical figure; that button is in a museum now.
I happen to work with P-Waxa. She's an esthetician who specializes in Brazilian waxing, and sees more front parlors in one day than most men will see in a lifetime. One day, after lunch, I heard her call my name from the waxing room.
P-Waxa: Psst! C'mere!
Me: What's up?
P-Waxa: Dude, check out my delicious junk!
If you've never had the pleasure of a co-worker saying "Did you see my labia today? YO-LO!" in the middle of your job while pointing at their vagina, you should probably get a new job because it's seriously awesome.
The reason for this Human Resources nightmare was actually October 31st. Like some kind of pubic artisan, she had dyed her lady biz to look exactly like candy corn: white, yellow, orange. Hence the delicious junk and, oh hey, Happy Halloween!
One of my favorite work stories involved a girl named [redacted]. Let's just call her Diamond Lightning, a name I found on the Random Stripper Name Generator, because she was trashy and hopeless and had dead stripper eyes.
First off, Diamond Lightning was crazy and a little bit off. I don't mean 'Loses it in a shopping mall and guns down the town,' but the kind of crazy that men wanted to get with and then quickly get away from. She was obsessed with her new fake boobs – a gift from some creepy old dude who bought them for her in exchange for something she hadn't quite given up yet – and loved to drink and drive.
I repeat: She loved to drink and drive and then brag about it.
Me: Why don't you just get a beer with the girls after work?
Her: Boring! Plus I have to get home to my daughter.
Me: But it's…illegal? And, you know, dangerous?
Her: Only if you get caught, amirite?! Plus I have a travel mug to put my beer in.
Me: So you're drinking, driving, and bar-tending?
Her: High-five!
That's when she high-fived me and I knew we couldn't possibly be friends. Afterward, my hand was like WHAT THE FUCK, HOW COULD YOU DO THAT TO ME and I was all I DIDN'T WANT IT ANY MORE THAN YOU DID and then my hand made me wash it a hundred times because we both felt physically, mentally, emotionally, and morally ill.
For how much attention she got from the menfolk, Diamond Lightning couldn't seem to keep a man. It didn't help that some of them were already married or taken. She was a wayward stop for some, a fling or indiscretion for others. Her baby daddy was out of the picture, and she had a host of other problems. I often felt equally sorry for and baffled by her.
One time, Diamond Lightning's man broke up with her. He was tired of cheating on his girlfriend, and wanted to give their relationship a chance. He called with the news and this was her measured response:
1. Drink 12-pack of beer around midnight.
2. Drunk-drive over an hour to his hometown.
3. Order two meals from Jack in the Box.
4. Eat both meals.
5. Drive to his house. Wait.
6. Take a dump on the hood of his car at three o'clock in the morning.
At this point in the story, I had some clarifying questions. How much beer could this chick actually drink without being pulled over? What two meals did she order at Jack in the Box? Did anyone in the neighborhood see her squatting on top of his Mustang, patiently waiting for her revenge to take shape? Did she have toilet paper, and if so, did she leave it on the hood? If she didn't have toilet paper, then did she wipe her ass on his car door or what?
I also felt a little starstruck; I really like a girl with gumption. I thought DIAMOND LIGHTNING IS AMAZING, WE WILL BE BEST FRIENDS FOREVER because girls like that – girls with giant balls, high tolerance, no filter or sense, and nothing left to lose – are a black sheep-unicorn hybrid who should totally be my friend. In the end, I thought it best to keep my distance, in case I ever pissed her off.
The best part about this story: it isn't even mine. Diamond Lightning gave our manager a ride home once – before that manager knew her very well – and this was the story she told on the way home in response to the question, "So what did you do last weekend?"
Then that manager told me, incredulously, what had transpired.
See, work stories are the best.


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You pass the Gikondo exit when you drive from town out toward Sonatubes and Kicukiro. Though more of a residential area, this is also where you'll find the dance club Passadena, and the Gikondo Industrial Park where a lot of fairs and expos are held. I also went to a rave party in some run-down factory here once, and I'm pretty sure that was fun.
Gikondo's pretty close to town, and it's easy to get motos and buses since it's so close to the main road. But there's not too much else here. If you get a house far enough up on the hill, though, you'll have good views over to the Kimihurura hill and if you don't mind doing without luxuries like hot water, you'll be able to find some very cheap accommodation in this area.


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- How do I deal with a compromised server? 6 answers
Hi.I have Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 on my PC. I have an Ubuntu OS near Windows OS. My internet connection has a proxy server from Iran that monitors our networking and filters some of our websites. These days I have used some software about free VPN, SSH+ and SSH that I think I have hacked from those softwares. (psiphon and freegate)
My antivirus software was Microsoft Security Essentials.
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Libraries\Pictures have been changes to black image with some text on it: File is encrypted. This file can be decrypted using the program DirtyDesctype.exe. Press CRTL+ALT+D to run DirtyDesctype.exe OR Check the paths (...).
I use all of the ways to run DirtyDesctype.exe but I cant find anything. I changed my antivirus from Microsoft Security Essentials to Avira but non can find any virus or unwanted program. Antiviruses reports sad that my system is clean but it isn't. (why?) I created another user on my PC and I have this problem on second user too.
My questions:
- What is it?
- Why I have this problem?
- Where this come from? (My proxy server or those free VPN softwares or any where else)
- How can I solve this?


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The Original Stands the Test of Time/
In 1999 our CEO, Dean Throndsen, brought single chamber waterbeds for cows from Europe to the North American dairy industry. Throndsen recognized the opportunity to improve upon the single chamber bed design to have a significant impact for dairy cow comfort.
In 2003, Dean patented the Dual Chamber Cow Waterbed in 2003, the 2nd generation bed we call DCC Waterbeds Original. With DCC Waterbeds Original, the two chambers, one for the knees and one for the body, are divided by a baffle to provide consistent, stable comfort while two small channels allow water to slowly pass between the chambers. In 2013, we introduced the ISO design. The Original design is not longer in stock in our Wisconsin warehouse. Full roll quantities of the Original design can be special ordered. Please contact us for delivery time.
DCC Waterbeds Original have been installed in more than 30 countries worldwide since 2003, floating the cows' pressure points and providing unparalleled comfort.
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Our cell count is below 100,000, and we've been that all year.
There is no indication yet how long they're going to last. They look very similar to the day we put them in."
- Tom Kestell , Ever-Green-View Farm, Waldo, Wisconsin
# of cows: 130
# of DCC Waterbeds: 130
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Mandate is linchpin of health reform; Romney can't keep pieces of law
Most Americans tell pollsters they oppose the Affordable Care Act while strongly supporting individual pieces of what's been dubbed "Obamacare."
Republican Mitt Romney apparently falls into this category, or at least has been reading the polls.
Romney has been promising to repeal the health care reform law on Day 1 if he is elected president. But during an interview on Meet the Press on Sunday he tempered his opposition.
"I'm not getting rid of all of health care reform. Of course, there are a number of things that I like in health care reform that I'm going to put in place," Romney said.
"One is to make sure that those with pre-existing conditions can get coverage. Two is to assure that the marketplace allows for individuals to have policies that cover their family up to whatever age they might like."
Romney's campaign quickly backpedaled, so stay tuned for further clarifications.
The important point is this: Romney can't pick and choose among the health insurance reforms.
He can't guarantee affordable coverage to uninsured people who have pre-existing medical conditions without also enacting the individual mandate, which is the linchpin.
Unless everyone, or almost everyone, especially healthy and younger adults, is covered and paying into the system, the popular pieces of reform will be unaffordable to those who need them.
That's why the law requires everyone to obtain health insurance by 2014 — by buying it if they can afford it, or through government subsidies and assistance if they can't. Also, in 2014, insurance companies no longer will be able to refuse people with pre-existing conditions or limit their benefits or jack up their costs. This protection already has taken effect for children.
Conservatives now revile the individual mandate even though they invented the idea as a logical extension of personal responsibility.
The operative principle, the one that gave birth to insurance, is simple: Spreading risk across a large pool of individuals provides enough money to cover everyone who becomes sick or injured. The larger the pool, the better insurance works, in part because a big group has more clout in the marketplace.
Keep that in mind while considering the proposal by Romney's running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan, to turn Medicare, a federal health care program for Americans 65 and older, into a voluntary voucher system for those who have not yet turned 55.
Under Ryan's plan, insurers could pick off the healthiest seniors, leaving "traditional Medicare" with an increasingly older, sicker pool of patients.
We're glad Romney recognizes the plight of people who have had cancer, heart disease or diabetes and who lack access to employer-provided health insurance.
Almost a third of adults are expected to develop a pre-existing condition, and we've seen all too many examples of people losing their jobs, and health insurance, through no fault of their own.
Tackle the question of how to protect people who don't have employer-provided health insurance, and the answer inevitably leads to universal coverage and an individual mandate.
That was the solution in Massachusetts when Romney was governor and signed the health care law that became the model for Obamacare, which raises a hopeful possibility: If they win, Republicans might have no choice but to replace Obamacare with Romneycare.


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The Emery and Claire Yass Publications in Archaeology
Monograph Series of the Institute of Archaeology of Tel Aviv University
No. 10
Shiloh: The Archaeology of a Biblical Site
Israel Finkelstein, Shlomo Bunimovitz and Zvi Lederman
Israel Finkelstein
Tel Aviv 1993
The final report of the excavation of biblical Shiloh is a detailed interdisciplinary study of an important Canaanite and Israelite cult centre in the highlands north of Jerusalem. Architecture, pottery and small finds, supplemented by investigations into the palaeoeconomy and settlement patterns of its environs, give a vivid picture of the nature of this site from the Middle Bronze to the Iron Age.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Israel Finkelstein
Part One: Stratigraphy and Architecture
Chapter 2
Area C: The Iron Age I Pillared Buildings and Other Remains
Shlomo Bunimovitz
Chapter 3
Area D: Middle Bronze Age Stone and Earth Works, Late Bronze Age Dumped Debris and Iron Age I Silos
Zvi Lederman and Israel Finkelstein
Chapter 4
Area F-H: Middle Bronze III Fortifications and Storerooms
Israel Finkelstein and Zvi Lederman
Chapter 5
Areas E, G, J, K, L and M
Israel Finkelstein
Part Two: The Finds
Chapter 6
Shlomo Bunimovitz and Israel Finkelstein
Chapter 7
Flint Tools
Erich Friedmann
Chapter 8
Scarabs and Other Glyptic Finds
Baruch Brandl
Chapter 9
Clay, Bone, Metal and Stone Objects
Baruch Brandl
Chapter 10
Personal Accessories and Ornaments
Benjamin Sass
Part Three: Physical and Chemical Analyses
Chapter 11
Petrographic Analysis of Ceramic Assemblages
Jonathan Glass, Yuval Goren, Shlomo Bunimovitz and Israel Finkelstein
Chapter 12
Middle Bronze Age III Metal Objects
Sariel Shalev and Peter Northover
Chapter 13
Micromorphological Investigations of the Middle Bronze Age Glacis
Hanoch Lavee, Moshe Wieder and Israel Finkelstein
Chapter 14
Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy of Heat Grains From an Iron Age I Silo
Ionel Rosenthal and Baruch Rosen
Part Four: Environment and Economy
Chapter 15
Faunal Remains
Shlomo Hellwing, Moshe Sade and Vered Kishon
Chapter 16
Paleobotanical Remains
Nili Liphschitz
Chapter 17
Food Remains
Mordechai Kislev
Chapter 18
Economy and Subsistence
Baruch Rosen
Part Five: Conclusion
Chapter 19
The History and Archaeology of Shiloh from the Middle Bronze Age II to Iron Age II
Israel Finkelstein
ISBN 965-440-000-4, x + 385 pages, 219 maps, figures and photographic plates.
Hard cover. Price: $60.00


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A few of the popular hikes and hiking routes in the Hohe Tauern National Park can be found here.
We have something extra special for our Osttirol friends, fans, and guests: the memory-function on our website.
If you want to spend your holiday in the midst of the hustle and bustle please don't come to East Tyrol. We can only offer you unspoilt natural surroundings, blissful tranquillity, superb air and excellent water. But, we do have a natural gem of extraordinary quality - the Hohe Tauern National Park. This natural gem, often termed the 'Gem of the Alps', spans three Austrian states - Tyrol, Salzburg and Carinthia. When we say Tyrol, what we mean is 'East Tyrol', which accounts for around one third of the entire surface area of the National Park.
The National Park is free for everyone to access because we trust our visitors. You won't find any prohibitory signs since we trust that protecting nature is a personal objective for our visitors. Hikers, mountaineers and trekkers will find the best conditions – well signposted routes and alpine paths, managed alpine inns and mountain lodges. Countless routes tempt you to discover the mountains in the Hohe Tauern. Every day there are full and half-day tours with National Park rangers. Multi-day trekking tours, including luggage transport, may also be booked.
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'People v. O.J. Simpson' Director Reveals Why He Didn't "Talk to Anyone Living" Who Was Involved With the Case
Tackling the FX project gave helmer Anthony Hemingway a fresh opportunity "to use storytelling to connect with people" as he re-created complex moments from a trial that transfixed the world.
They say that if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life. If that's true, Anthony Hemingway is on permanent vacation. He has directed more than two dozen films and TV series, from ER to The Wire to Shameless to Orange Is the New Black to Underground. It's an eclectic group of projects, but every time he tackles something new, says Hemingway, he begins by finding a way to "advance progress and provide a contribution to the world." THR spoke with the veteran about his personal, passionate approach to directing, including his acclaimed work on half of the episodes of FX's The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.
What was the most challenging thing about The People v. O.J. Simpson?
It was definitely the writing, figuring out what parts of the story to tell. There was way more than 10 hours there, so we really had to figure out the story and what our intent and purpose were. We also needed to show sensitivity toward the story because two people died. We made a decision to not talk to anyone living who had been a part of it. We knew the story we were telling and wanted to just get our grounding and foundation right.
When do you feel like you hit your stride with the limited series?
It falls between episodes three and four, both of which really represented what the show was about — balancing the tragedy and high drama and absurd comedy of the trial. It's great any time I get an opportunity to use storytelling to connect with people and make the project really relatable to those around me. Entertainment softens the blow and draws you in, but hopefully it's the story you're telling that has people walk away feeling affected by what they saw.
What would you say these episodes were really about then?
Episode three was the unraveling of certainty. Marcia Clark had so much evidence, more than she'd ever had in a double murder. For her, it seemed this [case] would be a slam dunk. Then the defense started throwing jabs at her, and I loved that we could show what happened even though Marcia didn't see it coming. It was interesting to get the opportunity to really dive deep into these characters you thought you knew. With the third episode, we really got to show how dealing with their jobs distorted the personal lives of those involved.
Some of the actors from the series praised the way you'd keep everyone loose while shooting the courtroom scenes. You played music. You had people dancing. Why?
I love fostering a happy environment in the workplace. We have enough adversity and hardship in life, so I don't want to dwell on them. Everyone loves music and a good time.
What is the thing about being a director that you appreciate the most?
It's definitely my passion to find ways I can help advance progress and provide a contribution to the world. I use these opportunities to examine my own point of view. For me, People v. O.J. Simpson was an opportunity to examine race and culture in America. And that we haven't made much progress. It gave us the chance to shine a light on the problems, ring a bell and sound the alarm, speak loudly to get people paying attention.
Two of Hemingway's projects this season dealt with race in America: WGN America's Underground (right) and FX's The People v. O.J. Simpson.
This story first appeared in a special Emmy issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.


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SoFar Sounds Poster Design: 12.12
Here is tonight's poster design for SoFar Sounds Los Angeles. I took this photo while downtown on a shoot this past Tuesday. Fonts used are Lora Bold and Goku Regular.
In my normal day to day, I create ideas and designs for ecommerce companies, which means strict rules and guidelines for what the output should be. When I get around to creating poster designs for SoFar Sounds, I treat them like an abstract piece of art.
I had the opportunity recently to collaborate with SoFar Sounds and Amnesty International to create a poster design for their "Give a home" initiative in support of the world's refugees. 1,000 artists, 300 gigs, 60 countries, 1 day.
I've been doing Sofar Sounds posters for over a year now. I was very excited when this new project came up, to design a poster for Cold War Kids playing at Union Station, Los Angeles.
So Far Sounds L.A. had a show at MV Art Dept in my blossoming neighborhood of Mar Vista. I wanted to mimic the beautifully designed sign as you enter the store. Gorgeous geometric patterns of reclaimed wood, white paint, and steel. I am personally a big fan of MV Art Dept bringing murals and creative workshops to the neighborhood.
Kayves musical influences include Joy Division, Foals, Interpol, The Cure, and Tame Impala. The band is working on an EP to keep the momentum going after a promising start at Coachella.
Poster design for SoFar Sounds show in Culver City. Inspired by desert colors, and blended with random geometric shapes. Enjoy!
I designed this poster for a SoFar Sounds music show taking place in Santa Monica, CA. When I started the design, I wanted to do a play on the letters in SoFar Sounds to create the abbreviation "SAMO" within, short for Santa Monica.
Desert trip, nicknamed "Oldchella," is coming up soon! I've searched the web for these cool throw back tees with bands playing the epic festival this October in Indio, CA like this The Who 70s throwback tee from Junk Food Clothing. Represent your favorite legends!
If I could describe Burning Man in one word it'd be "surreal." In fact, the whole festival feels a bit like stepping into a Dali painting. I admit, I was skeptical even through my first day and half of being there. Now I'm convinced it's one of those experiences that you'll covet forever.
I keep a Pinterest board called "harmonious hues" to keep a log of interesting color combos I'm drawn to. This helps when I'm designing to have some ideas to grab from.


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First submission of 2014!
Today we got an email from Bruce Bergh with a link to his Bandcamp page with his album of original Christmas music in a casual, cool style.
The email came with an explanation that the songs were featured in two holiday movies last year, and that makes sense, it feels like it would fit right in in a cheery, upbeat Lifetime movie, something that needed some light, energetic Christmas spirit. I think it would fit right in at a smooth, jazzy Christmas dinner party or a piano bar.
I liked that it was original tunes too. I've heard a lot of original tunes in my time, and a lot of times, 'original' is code for 'in-progress' songs, like they just started writing, but you can tell Bruce has been at this a while. Unlike much other original stuff on bandcamp that still needs of some work, these are polished and smart. I don't know much about Bruce's work, but I was impressed. He knows his way around a song. I think I need to do a little more research, see what else he's done.
Check out Bruce's album on his bandcamp page, where you can try before you buy. It's a fun album; it'll put a spring in your step and a bounce in your walk, and if it's your particular cup o' tea, consider downloading to keep that holiday feeling a little longer.
Thanks for sharing Bruce!


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In August and September 2016, Nicky Sinden from Ados Addicted to Fishing show is hosting a fishing trip of a lifetime.
Join Nicky for 7 days of fishing, sunshine and exploring the stunning island of Niue. We welcome fisho's of all experience levels and we have hand picked skippers and the best fishing vessels in Niue to provide you the chance to land some amazing fish - Yellow Fin Tuna, Wahoo, Big Eye Tunas, GT's, Mahimahi, Sailfish, Marlin and more. Fishing techniques include jigging, trolling and stray lining. Other activities available on island include diving, snorkeling and swimming with the humpback whales and dolphins.
To secure your spot we require a $500.00 deposit per person. Once this is received we have a variety of payment options available.
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When you find yourself unemployed and job searching sometimes the hardest part is dealing with your own mind, emotions and feelings. The way your handle your job search and rejection can make a huge difference in the job you finally land (because eventually you will find a job). Sarah Collins lays out 5 strategies to help you during your job search, including a sample schedule for how to spend your days.Read More
Ditching busy...for now
During grad school I started getting so irritated when people bragged about how busy they were. One look at any of my social sites and you'll see the evidence as I was always posting articles and insta photos about it. It felt like every person I ran into felt compelled to tell me just how hectic and chaotic their schedules were. They wore busy like a badge of honor. But even as I was posting and sharing the, "stop glorifying busy" pieces, I was falling into the exact same trap. I was working during the days, taking classes at night, volunteering for local organizations, and maintaining a full social calendar.
After grad school I continued to live my life in this busy way. I took secret joy in being the first one in the office even though I would complain about always being the one to turn on the lights and make the coffee. I would deliberately stay at work longer than everyone else. I was the first to show up to meetings and usually the most prepared. I kept a full schedule during the work day, sometimes barely leaving enough space between appointments to use the restroom. Not only was I trying to prove my work ethic was strong and something to be admired, but I was relishing in the fact that I, in my own mind, was the "hardest" worker in the place.
Professionally this served me well. I graduated with my master's degree 2013 and by 2015 I was leading an office as the director. Being busy really seemed to pay dividends for me.
The truth is being busy made me feel empowered and purposeful. Having a lot on my plate brought a lot meaning to my life.
Today, however, my calendar is empty. About two months ago I quit that stable job to start down a new path. You see, in January my first child was born and growing up I had a dream that one day I would be a stay-at-home mom. So with the birth of my son I took a good, hard look at my life. Did I want to continue to be a busy bee trying to climb a professional ladder while now also juggling my growing family? It's not as if this isn't possible, many people balance their careers and parenthood exceptionally well. For me, however, the thought alone was overwhelming because I knew the same tenacity that pushed me to be busy at work would be in overdrive pushing me to be twice as busy at home. After many conversations with my husband, friends, and professional colleagues I decided to jump out of the professional rat race and focus more on my family and other professional goals.
Let me backup. I am very privileged. I have a husband who can financially support our family and who believes in me and my dreams. I have dreams that include not only being a very hands-on mother, but also starting my own coaching business. In my mind, I know I've been given an incredible opportunity. But in my soul? The current state of nothingness on my calendar at times makes me feel weak, unworthy, kinda empty, and a little pointless.
Of course my son and husband bring me great joy and make me feel needed and worthy everyday. But at this point in my new motherhood/new business journey our days are very fluid. No longer are the days jam-packed with appointments, meetings and conference calls. Now we wake up when we wake up, check email in between feedings and read books that consist of five whole pages.And in this new silence I am learning a very valuable lesson.
I have the opportunity to look inside myself and ask, "Hey, when all of the labels and responsibilities are removed, who are you? What do you really want to do?".
People change. Our lives evolve. Who we are and what we do and how we go about our days morphs as we grow. And while this can be scary, it is also necessary.
Even though my calendar is empty today, I still have worth and value, it just looks and feels a little different than I am used to.
Maybe you are in-between jobs. Maybe you are stuck in a job you hate. Maybe you want to take a risk and start a new business. Maybe, like me, you want to focus on your family more. Don't be afraid of failure and don't feel like your worth relies on how how full your calendar is. Change is hard. But what if you could make the change, push through the silence and find more meaning in life? Wouldn't it be worth it? Wouldn't you want to at least say you tried?
You know my answer.
I'm taking this moment of silence and trying to listen to hear what it has to say. I'll take lazy mornings and long good-nights and try to cherish them. I know my to-do list will not always be so sparse. As my son grows and my business expands, my calendar will also fill. I'm likely to hit a wall someday where I feel even busier than I did in my 8-5 gig. But, in the meantime, I will try to grasp that my worth and meaning don't need to come from clocking-in, conference calls and bragging about long hours. Yes, it's okay to be busy, but it's also okay to ditch busy, if even for a moment, to think about who you are and what you truly want out of this life.


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Our Pastors
Antwan & Joy have been married for over 12 years. They have 3 kids, Jordyn, Baby J (in heaven) and Aragorn. Antwan loves rugby, hamburgers, tattoos and Batman. Joy loves music, people, reading and pink hair. They are not your conventional pastors but they love Jesus and they have a passion to lead people to follow him, discover grace and be set free from religion.
Our Movement
C3 is a movement and is committed to healthy relationships and connection between ministers and churches. As an international family our members are able to walk into any of our C3 Churches around the world and know they're home. We are united with Jesus in His vision, and therefore our mission, to love God, love people and to build His church.
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Prita Kemal Gani, MBA, MCIPR, APR
APRN President
GA board member
Founder & Director of LSPR
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is excited to host the ASEAN PR Regional Conference 2017 from September 20-23, 2017 at The Trans Resort in Bali, Indonesia.
As ASEAN commemorates its 50th anniversary, this dynamic 10-nation regional group faces new challenges and opportunities presented by the rise of communications technology; changing social, environmental and political landscapes; and the internal dynamics and commercial potential presented by the ASEAN Economic Community. An ASEAN 'diaspora' also creates challenges and opportunities as professionals who have worked abroad return to their home countries, seeking the economic benefits presented by a growing region.
The first ASEAN Public Relations Regional Conference (APRC), "Communicating ASEAN's Global Competitiveness" will feature pre-conference events designed to provide important opportunities for networking and professional development. Events on September 20 include an Association Workshop, presented by the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, and a Gala Dinner Awards Night. These events will provide opportunities for attendees to mix, meet and connect with professionals from public relations and related industries.
"As the First Regional PR Conference in ASEAN with global exposure, we are thrilled to host this event," said Mr. Ermiel Thabrani APRC 2017, Conference Director. "We will have a mix of attendees from corporate and public sectors, including communication experts, champions, and Millennials who are the backbone of ASEAN existence. Plus, Bali is a spectacular destination for a conference."
The ASEAN Public Relations Conference invites experts and scholars to discuss relevant issues to the ASEAN region in the fields of public relations and communications along the following key themes and topics:
· ASEAN's identity in the global community
· Refining and communicating the ASEAN brand
· Cross-cultural communication, particularly among Millennials
· Integration versus harmonization
· Lessons learned from European unity
· Challenges presented by the rise of mobile communications and social media
· Role of PR in promoting harmony and preventing conflict
Innovation is the key in this constantly changing world, especially in public relations. PR professionals must serve on the front lines and be open to changes as well as embrace new opportunities that lead to new developments.
Below are some key areas of discussion:
ASEAN and the People Insights
· Reshaping Perceptions of ASEAN's Image to Promote Friendship and Preserve ASEAN
Culture in a Global Community
· PR Competencies and Abilities in ASEAN
· Globally & Cascading an ASEAN identity into the Global Community
ASEAN and the PR Industry
· Understanding, Refining and Managing ASEAN Brand in a Global Paradigm Challenges to
Investor Relations in a Rising ASEAN Region
· ASEAN PR Education: Towards Global Integration
ASEAN and the Global Community
· Build a Strong Reputation in a Competitive World
· Expanding the ASEAN Brand in the International Arena
ASEAN would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all our sponsors, media partners and association partners for supporting and promote APRC 2017.
For more information contact our Secretariat Office at +628159373383 or +622157943802 or visit our website at www.aseanprconference.com


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Rejected for the Amanda Davis Highwire Fiction Award
Peter Slapnicher
Who wouldn't want a chance at $2,500 to get some serious work done on a work of fiction? I certainly would!
I sent the novel draft I've been working on to the McSweeney's Amanda Davis Highwire Fiction Award Competition, but received a form rejection.
I think one of my favorite things about submitting work is the pure hope and belief that I could actually succeed. I literally thought, "I know it's not likely that I will win this award, but I probably will, right?"
When I received the rejection last night, I told Jared, and he made our hippo roommates try to comfort me, but I did not need comforting. Then he reminded me about Wayne Gretsky, who no one ever needs to remind me about because he is in my heart forever and always. For those of you that don't know this overused quote though: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." Duh, Wayne. Duh.
Anyway, I probably didn't win this one because I'm going to win that NEA, right? It's not likely, but probably.
Sorry about being an absolutely neglectful parent to this blog. Back on it!