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Making Stone Age Cheese
These resources use the context of feasting at Stonehenge to consider aspects of food processing, food allergies and intolerance. There are opportunities for students to:
- make and test their own cottage cheese
- to consider the effect of processing on lactose content of foods
- to...
Julia is a dietitian for Addenbrookes Hospital, she discusses her role in this video.
Curriculum links include malnutrition, food groups, healthy diet, nutrition
For some more resources and ideas linked to nutrition, have a look at:...
Vitamin C
This video looks at how vitamin C was discovered and deficiency diseases, and is useful for looking at working scientifically.
Jointing a chicken activity
lesson which discusses responsibility and food provenance before learning how to joint up a chicken through a video
Videos on food sensory analysis
A couple of videos which explain sensory analysis of foods
Food safety and kofta practical
To understand the food safety principles when preparing, cooking and serving food
To know how to correctly use a food probe
To understand how to prevent cross contamination
A video about food additives
A video about food additives
Recipe for making fruit tarts with short crust pastry, shortening
Recipe for making fruit tarts with short crust pastry, shortening
Gluten Testing of Flour
This resource includes an introductory powerpoint (including a video) and a data recording sheet. It has an experiment sheet which will also aid with NEA assessment.
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An European organisation having its country operations in India was focussing on marketing its products only to the defence segment, as the products were conventionally used by the armed forces. This company had been operating in India through its Indian representative since 1950s and subsequently evolved from a liaison office established in 1987, to a 100% owned subsidiary in November 1995, employing about forty odd people. It initially focused on marketing test and measuring equipment, which were needed by Defence & Space Research organisations (and Telecom manufacturing industries). This then paved the way for introduction of newer products in the areas of Radio-communications, Radio-monitoring, and Radio-location etc. This product range discovered a need-based demand in the country from a number of discerning users, who were looking for technically superior products, which could be offered as a system solution.
A threshold level in this market area was required to be achieved with the help of a diverse product mix. Nevertheless, the focus of the organisation on the defence segment seemed undeterred. The two divisions i.e., Test & Measuring equipment division as well as Communications & Broadcast solutions division were primarily catering to the defence segment as the orders here were large and everyone in the organisation found a 'comfort' level with this market segment, which they did not wish to give up very easily, although the market outside was equally large.
At the behest of the Head of the Communications & Broadcast division, services of PERCON were hired under instructions from the corporate headquarters, to bring about perspective changes, so that the newer markets could be explored and the onslaught of the competition in those areas could be taken affront. The Head of the Test & Measuring Equipment Division, however, was quite apprehensive of what the resultant situation would be, because he was used to the working style of the erstwhile business partners, who were not exposed to the aftermath of globalisation.

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When I celebrated my 1 year blog-aversary I asked everyone what they would like to see more of on my blog. The one "subject" most of you want to read more of, are personal posts. I kind of struggle with personal posts because, as much as I love blogging I still like to keep a lot of my personal life private. It's just who I am by nature. I have always been the "cards close to my chest" personality. This goes for in person friends too. A lot of them have no idea what's going on in my life because I really don't share. Anyone else feel that? Or are you the open book personality?
I also love creating and sharing my fashion posts and wanted to focus more on that passion for the blog, as well as keeping the content consistent. Lately though, I've been feeling a little uninspired for creating fashion content and have been brainstorming other ideas that I want to share. This blog was originally started as a "lifestyle" blog and leaves the door open for so many content possibilities. This doesn't mean my fashion posts will completely stop, I mean summer is somewhere around the corner and it's my favourite fashion season! So, you'll still find fashion posts in between other more broad range lifestyle posts, for at least the next little while.
The easiest way to open the door to more personal posts is a roundup of what I've been up to the last month – and, your girl has been up to a helluva lot! I'm also not going to take credit for this blog idea. I saw this bullet point style life update on one of my favourite blogs to follow, The Middle Edit. I loved this concept of a quick update, especially with how jam packed it's been for me. So without further ado here's all the life stuff!
We sold our house, moved into my parents house, bought a new house and have started a full on renovation. Ok, in fairness this didn't all happen in the month of April. We sold the house within 2 weeks of putting it on the market in uh, January? I honestly can't remember if it was January or February we put it on the market, haha. Anyhow, the house sold much faster then we anticipated and then closed end of March. I actually wrote a brief blog post with tips for selling your home after our experience. The new house we purchased didn't close until end of April, therefore we had nowhere to live but my parents house. So, currently my parents house has 6 adults, one very busy toddler, 4 dogs and 1 cat living in it. I'm thinking we should start vlogging our day to day adventures. However, it hasn't been as bad as I anticipated? I mean you never know, being out on your own for so long and then all of a sudden into a house FULL to the brim can invoke some anxieties. But, everyone seems to be in a good groove with this big transition. Our new home is in the "country", on a great piece of land, but still very close to the city. I'm not quite ready to leave that whole city life behind. The house is being completely renovated, like the whole thing gutted and redone. Did we hire people to do this you ask? No. No we did not. My husband will basically be renovating an entire house on his own after he finishes work and on weekends. That means I'll be living with my parents probably until my babe is 10 years old! I kid, sort of. I've also come to the realization, after the fact unfortunately, that I love looking at design ideas on Pinterest and saying "I want my kitchen to look like this" but when it comes to actually picking things out and going to places like Home Depot, I'm not so into it. Maybe it's the fact we're renovating an ENTIRE house versus a room that's overwhelming me and making decisions. Like, I've already sent the pictures of how I want my space designed, why does my husband now need me to pick out this fixture and that fixture. Ugh. I just never thought of these things, which is totally foolish and naïve on my part.
I swear to you, the day the grass turned green (a.k.a nature started pollinating) I've been a hot mess. My nose was raw and red from the amount of times I had to blow it, my eyes were burning and tired feeling. No allergy pills were working. The weather got cold again and the allergies seemed to subside, but we've had a few warm days in a row now and I noticed my nose has started getting itchy and the sneezing started up again. I took a Reactin last night and I seem to be managing today. Anyone else find their allergies are really bad this spring or are suffering when you normally don't?
After thinking about it for a long time, and really debating it the last few months, I booked a consultation appointment with a Cosmetic Tattoo Artist to discuss getting my brows microbladed. The consultation went well and I really liked the artist. I booked an appointment and decided on Ombre microbladed brows for a more natural look and better longevity. I'm literally counting down the days until that appointment as I'm SO over filling in my eyebrows everyday. I can't wait to just wakeup and go. I'll definitely update on this experience either here or on Instagram.
I've been feeling very not present as of late. For example watching TV the other day my husband made a comment about the show we were watching and I had no idea what had even happened. I wasn't on my phone or doing anything else to distract me from it, I had been lost in thought but not even sure what those thoughts were. This is just one scenario of many I've noticed. I know the reasons for my distractions, so it's just about adapting and trying to practice some mindfulness and take more mini me moments to refocus. If anyone has any other tips for refocusing and being more present in their day, do let me know!
As you would have seen on my Instagram, I had a lovely overnight staycation with my sister at the St. Regis Toronto. We had originally booked for one date but had to switch it to the Saturday of the Easter long weekend, which worked out so well! The city wasn't over packed so we had zero issues getting a table at restaurants and it was nice to explore the city and not feel like cattle on the sidewalk. We had dinner at Fresh and gorged ourselves on Vegan Nacho's and then tried to eat our respective veggie burgers after the nacho's. So glad we walked back to the hotel as it helped me digest all that deliciousness. I also treated myself to their Wild Muskoka Mule, vodka mixed with ginger beer (my fave) as well as cold pressed lime and ginger, spiced maple bitters and rosemary! Honestly so good. The staycation was spent taking pics for the gram in our beautiful room, using the hotel facilities, brainstorming content ideas, catching up on our lives and just disconnecting from everyday life and responsibilities. It was much needed and so glad I have a sister to do these fun experiences with!
I'm not sure what's going on, well I mean I kind of do know, but I've developed a nice little "Joey" as one of my Bootcamp pals calls the little extra love around the tum tum. You know like a kangaroo pouch where their baby's hangout. I know it's from over indulgence in sweets, not doing my weekly BBG work outs and probably stress? I can no longer get up before the babe since we're all in the same room, once she hears me or my husband get up she's up. I definitely have no energy or time now that my husband is off renovating every night to do the workouts after putting her to bed. I mean that's an excuse because I could find the time and energy if I really wanted to. Life is also about balance and my mind and body need the couch potato life right now. I'm still doing my once a week Bootcamp, and my instructor just added a weeknight weight class. I was able to do the first one and I really hope I can work something out with my parents or sister to watch the babe so I can continue to attend that class. That would give me two 1 hour workouts a week, at least. I'm also hoping now with the weather kind of starting to warm up I can get outside to do more walking with my babe. I also need to slow the train, if not stop it completely, with the friggin sweets. Any tips on how to curb the sweet tooth? I need them!
This "update" really could have been included in an Instagram story, but I'm including it here so deal with it. I've still been keeping up with my meal planning, even though we are living with my parents. I've just upped the grocery list to ensure the meals are large enough to include everyone. I made this bomb ass vegan pasta the other night, even my very opposed to veganism mom liked it. I made the creamy pesto sauce out of scratch and everything. My husband comes home late, because renovations, and decided my pasta needed something added to it. What does this man add to my bomb ass vegan pasta dish? A friggin can of tuna! TU-NA! What kind of sociopath does something like that?! Even though it was a total abomination it made for a good laugh.
As you can see I've been a busy little bee and there's no real signs of that stopping anytime soon, which is why it's even more important to find those mini me moments in a day.
Now, your turn! Give me some bullet point roundup's of what you've been up too! I'd love to know.


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As probably @jofemodo remembers, I made transformations on an old keyboard to become a sort of zynthian keyboard…
Well, by now I'm testing and finding issues using it with few mods added recently:
- Routed audio jacks on chassis
- Separated power switch.
- Unified power supply with voltage change.
This keyboard runs 9-12 volts. Having quite a simple electronics, little old baby powered up with 5v too, but pretty much suffering…
So I added 5v adapter on connection box. By now adapter's ampere are not as good as it should be… but will fix later.
My probably last mod would be a physical master volume knob, acting directly on stereo output jacks.
The real deal would be integrating a naked zynthian inside a more complete keyboard controller…
But by now it's quite cute thinking to be removable.
At this time conversion module is simply made with male midi din, micro usb and male 6,3 mono jacks,
all geometrically registered to be almost quickly insertable


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Nela Pamukovic/
Nela Pamuković born Šibenik, Croatia, Yugoslavia December 25, 1959. Croatian lesbian feminist and antiwar activist. Active in first regional nonviolence group, 1987; Antiwar Campaign of Croatia, 1991. Co-founded Centre for Women War Victims (ROSA), 1992.
"Our basic human rights are fragile, and we can lose them every day if we don't fight. . . If we fight, we have some satisfaction that we have done some good, for the benefit of women and the rest of the population. And for us, as well—we fight for our own lives." (Global Fund for Women; photo kerrylobel.typepad.com)


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Tending to the Flock
As the daughter of a Southern Baptist Minister, Rachel grew up in the church. But that wasn't the only thing that lead her to be the chief educator of First Lutheran Church's children.
Heart of the Story - Dan
Chris & Nisha and Shane
Face your discouragement with the courage that comes from Christian community.
Bél Souri
Ashley Collins has spent 36 weeks of her life in Haiti. This the heart of her story "Beautiful Smile."
Trading His Sorrows
Pete's Story Update
2200 Miles South
What Worship Means to Me
By: Bobby Collins
Mom's the Bomb!
Dad Swag
From the Creators of "Mom's the Bomb" we present Dad Swag.
Krista & Carol
Pete's Story
Kara & Molly
A New Attitude
New Life


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Feb , A preferred structure has eight sides wherein each side includes a pair of vertical posts, a pair of header members, a rail and foot member, columns disposed between the rail and foot member and the pair of header members, and an insulated composite roof panel An entrance way is void of the rail and
Jul , The prestressed composite truss girder of the present invention comprises a concrete bottom plate having structure of composite truss a lower chord in the linear form having a certain width and length on the H beam after disposing a plurality of the H beams in the lattice form on said concrete bed .
Effect of Volume Fraction on Damage Accumulation for a Lattice Arrangement of Fibers in CFRP, Chandrashekhar Hiremath, Senthilnathan K, Anirban Guha , Asim Tewari, th International Barely visible impact damage occurs in composite structures even from low impact damage which can result into catastrophic failure.
Jul , This composite structure not only provides the floating platform with rigidity and sufficient resistance, it also meant construction costs could be optimised, in so far as the budget set by the client was not exceeded The implementation of the project also required that the architects design a m long escalator
Jun , Hydrogel refers to a substance formed when an organic polymer (natural or synthetic) is crosslinked via covalent, ionic, or hydrogen bonds to create a three dimensional open lattice structure which entraps water molecules to form a gel Exemplary hydrogels that can be used in the scaffolds of the
The bottom layer of the composite concrete floor is formed by using a plurality of thin prefabricated concrete panels of considerable length and of a width in the The panels are precast with one or more lattice type girders or trusses extending lengthwise of each panel having their bottom chords firmly embedded in the
Resistance of bolted shear connectors in prefabricated steel concrete composite decks M Pavlovi Experimental investigation and specific behaviour of XHVB shear connectors in prefabricated composite decks STEEL HYBRID TOWERS FOR WEC GEOMETRY AND CONNECTIONS IN LATTICE STRUCTURE.
May , During phase , according to constructive systems known at the state of the art and commonly used in the building field, the prefabricated steel lattices coming from the workshops are rested, by means of suitable cranes, on the heads of pillars, thus realizing structures, statically schematizable as beams
Dec , (v) Lattice and Picket Board Fencing in a lightweight narrow width × or wider sections as shown in FIG claimed are the inventions of new and improved construction methods for light, medium, and heavy weight, reinforced concrete fencing and components consisting of the following .
Jan , A prefabricated ribbed panel for installation either in a horizontal, vertical or inclined condition, characterized in that said panel comprises a caisson block () made of an inert The panel of claim , wherein the panel further comprises a trellis or lattice reinforcement structure for stiffening the first floor slab.
Apr , The n dimensional polytopes include the infinite classes of hyper cubes and hyper cubic lattices, and a variety of dimensional polytopes Applications include architecture on earth and in space, environmental and sculptural structures, platforms, roofs and playground structures, honeycombs, toys, games
Oct , Liquid phase processes were modified to synthesize single crystalline h MoO nano and microrods The Rietveld refinements of their XRD data were performed on the basis of the hexagonal (Na·HO)Mo.[H].O structure with the space group P m regardless of H and Na with the lattice
Oct , A stand up paddle board is formed by a core surrounded by a skin The core is manufactured by creating an upper core member mold and a lower core member mold, corresponding to the top and bottom of the core The upper core member and lower core member includes a concave surface filled by a
Dec , Thereafter, a cap is fitted onto the implant to close the abutment coupling structure of the implant, and the gingiva is sutured over the implant Over a period US, Nov , , Jul , , Implex Corporation, Implantable metallic open celled lattice polyethylene composite material and devices.
Oct , The present invention is particularly, though not exclusively, useful as an artificial, non permanent reef structure that can be placed underwater in tropical marine environments to US, Jul , , Aug , , Antonio Ferruccio, Prefabricated composite element for the building of a sea wall.
Jul , The web includes strands formed into a lattice structure At least one of the strands of the lattice extends at an angle with respect to one of the first and second strands so as to be in tension when a load is applied to the wall panel The connector resembles a bow tie The method of making sandwich wall
Feb , Improved composite armor designs use optimally shaped ceramic pellets and a web system for patterning the pellets, improving manufacturability, and providing additional structural reinforcement The result is lightweight, composite hybrid structures for ballistic protection particularly suited to tactical
(Cl ) The present invention relates to shell structures and more particularly to a new and improved method of reinforcement employed in the construction of shell type This must usually be capable of withstanding direct compressivel forces, the material most often used for this membrane being concrete or plastic.
Jul , Biomimetic tendon reinforced (BTR) composite structures feature improved properties including a very high strength to weight ratio The basic According to an alternative embodiment, the two dimensional material concept has been extended to a three dimensional lattice material, as shown in FIG .
Mar , FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to dome structures and, more particularly, to dome structures with intersecting members to form contiguous spherical triangles Non metallic flat bars could be made from wood, plastic, fiberglass, or other non metal Other fasteners that could be
Apr , Lightweight, composite ballistic armor according to the invention may comprise an array of ceramic pellets, each pellet having a front surface, a back The lightweight, composite ballistic armor of claim , wherein each back plate is a composite structure including opposing panels filled with a resin
Oct , forming the combination of flexible fabric, powder material, and liquid, before the solid is set, into a useful structure selected from the group consisting of a JP A discloses a woven or knitted lattice like fibre sheet to which is applied a composition containing all the components of a thermosetting
Aug , A wood concrete composite system (, ) has a wood construction component (, , , , ), an intermediate layer (, , , , , , ) and a concrete The pre deformation compensates at least partial deformations the composite structure will undergo in its lifetime.
Jul , These towers are relatively inexpensive for the service performed, may be prefabricated and shipped to the site of use for assembly and readily adapt to The support assembly services as a foundation for respective corners of an upright structure such as a lattice type tower used for example to
Notice how this smaller porch is dressed up with this decorative lattice in an arch style The curb appeal is boosted and it also adds some Great for the do it yourselfers The diagrams show everything from foundation to roof structure giving you enough information upon which to assess your own abilities Buy porch plans


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The UWinsite Student Team has issued an apology regarding a recently released video which addressed various rumours about the new system. The video has since been deleted. You can find the apology below:
UWinsite Student Team here.
The intent of this video was to address some rumours circulating in a fun and timely manner before the launch of UWinsite Student. If it comes across smug, we apologize.
The tone of the video was our attempt to spin off of Rumour Patrol and Mean Tweets, two fairly common and generally well-received pieces of pop culture. We were trying to get your attention. As you've noted, UWin is a busy place, especially at this time of year. And despite our best attempts to get the correct information into students' hands, there was still a lot of misinformation about UWinsite Student out there. If you have questions about UWinsite Student, please email email@example.com. We're responding to most inquiries within 24 hours and will continue to do so after the new system launches. There's also a growing list of resources available on www.uwindsor.ca/uwinsitestudent.
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Peter Ryan
And I will still not be reaching out to them for help. Their video was highly inappropriate and unprofessional. This is a university, not a twitter meme page. This administration should really understand the difference, and act accordingly.
Kiley Kuharski
The problem with this whole thing, is that they don't consider the students needs. We complain and they treat it like a joke. I have talked to so many students who aren't happy with certain aspects of this change and I know people have emailed too. They should wait on implementing this website because clearly people aren't going to be happy with it.
James MacDonald
This is an extremely poor apology. I saw the video there was nothing funny about that it was just plain rude.
If they were attempting to do something funny like a parody then get the drama students to do something. Any backlash they get from this is deserved.


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When winning is losing
There's an old adage which goes, "Winning is not everything. But wanting to win is."Read more
There's an old adage which goes, "Winning is not everything. But wanting to win is."Read more
Philippine politics, in general, is heavily dependent on kinship and other personal relationships. To win an election, especially at the local level, one must assemble a coalition of families.Read more
First and foremost, God did not give us Duterte. In a democracy, leaders are not divinely ordained. They are elected by the people. We cannot say vox populi, vox Dei, that is, the voice of the people is the voice of God.Read more
The poor, comprising about a fourth of the population if we go by the World Bank criteria or about half of the population based on self-rating surveys, is prone to elect corrupt and inutile public officials. That's the reason why politicians will always go for the poor in wooing votes by being extra nice.Read more
The intention is good but what remains to be seen is how the local government will go about implementing it.Read more
The 18th Araw ng Sibugay is celebrated in style with two separate celebrations to commemorate the founding date of the province.Read more
Let us call a spade a spade. Political dynasty is evil. If what is happening in politics is not politicalRead more


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Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe Bravetart Serious Eats
If you are going to buy and sell these bottles even semi-seriously the price of annual dues for the Association is well worth the money. Lactose It is the principal and typical carbohydrate of milk known as milk sugar. Glucose galactose and other sugars such as oligosaccharides are also present in traces. Lactose exists in true solution in milk. It is a disaccharide composed of two molecules of monosacharides; glucose and galactose. Lactose is readily fermented by the lactic acid fermenting bacteria producing lactic acid and has significance in milk and milk products. It exists in two isomeric forms designated as α and β forms of which the β form is more soluble than the alpha form in water. Lactose content of cow milk is 4.9 percent. The lactose content of milk is inversely proportional to the ash content of the milk.
Normal milk contains 0.1% whereas colostrum contains 6 %. Milk fat The digestibility of milk is comparatively higher than other oils and fats. This can be attributed to existence of fat globules in aqueous phase forming an emulsion. This facilitates its easy absorption through the intestinal tract when compared to other fats which have to be emulsified with bile salts enzymes from pancreas and fat splitting lipases. Endowed with short and medium chain fatty acids milk fat can be easily absorbed when compared to long chain fatty acids because of the ability of the lipases to split the ester bonds in the former. Supplementation of milk fat in the diet increases the energy density. When compared to human milk the cow milk is low in essential fatty acids such as linoleic and linolenic acids.
When you first bring your snake home it s best to leave it alone for two days without handling it. This may permit it to settle in and bounce back from any stress from the relocation. With juvenile snakes you need to permit a week between feedings and when it does eat again leave it alone for a pair of days so that it can digest its food correctly. Never handle a snake if it is off its food or when it may look sick. For minors see a vet if the snake hasn t eaten for over two weeks and in the case of adults see a vet if the snake hasn t eaten for 3-4 weeks. Always see the vet with your snake once or more a year for a comprehensive check up. Have you been considering purchasing a snake as a pet? There are many different types of snakes available at specialty pet stores.


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First Baptist Pocahontas would like to invite you and your family to join us for Vacation Bible School. VBS will be held next week, July 18th to the 22nd. If you need a ride to the church, our buses will come pick you up. Please contact the church if you need a ride. Children age four through completed sixth grade will be eligible to participate. Dinner will be served at 5:30pm every night, Monday through Friday. If you have any questions or you need to schedule bus pick-up you may call the VBS Director, Rob Womack at 870-637-3067 or call 870-892-3758 to contact the church office, 8am-12pm, 1pm-4pm.Read More
Last Week to Bring Folders for Backpack 2 School Program
We have so many folders at the church! Ever since we announced our participation in this years community-wide Backpack 2 School program, the members of FBC have responded well. While we have received many folders, we still need many more! First Baptist has been tasked with providing 4,000 two pocket folders with brads. That is four folders for every student.Read More


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The Road to Failure
He who sows iniquity will reap sorrow, and the rod of his anger will fail.
(Proverbs 22:8)
Wrong never produces right. Sin is never justified nor does it ever yield righteousness. Sin leads to iniquity and iniquity leads to trouble. Those who are filled with it are angry. Those who practice it are always troubled and angered about many things. No one can please them; no one is able to meet their expectations. He or she can only seek fun, never joy. Sensual pleasures are their only solace. They find no pleasure in the things of God. This is the rout of sin unless it is checked. Sin leads to iniquity, which leads to anger, which lead to failure. The only way to reverse the downward course is confession of its root, sin. Unless we deal honestly with our sin, we will become filled with iniquity and anger. Are you angry? Are you failing at life's endeavors? Is there iniquity in your life? Deal with your sin. Take it to the cross of Calvary; confess it and Seek repentance.


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Rwanda #5: Murakoze chane (thanks so much!)
by Tinsley Sheppard, for the team
My face hurts from smiling so much today! We enjoyed an unintentionally late start this morning as the jet lag and packed days of fun caught up to us (and the mosquito net covered beds are just so comfortable!). Breakfast was so delicious with passion fruit, breads, eggs, veggies, and even peanut butter to go on our mini bananas!
Feeling refreshed, we enjoyed the ride through beautiful Kigali to the Itetero school for special needs children. The singing and dancing of these sweet children and their parents was so heart warming and free. They even dusted off our feet as a way to symbolize rest for our weariness. The life and light in the hearts of these twenty children, their parents, and their two teachers was so precious as we got to color and make bracelets with them. We heard stories of progress and hope in their lives through the Itetero school and their staff of teachers and a temporary physiotherapist.
In connecting buildings, we got to spend some time with some students studying at the vocational school. They showed us some of the clothes they had made (even their own uniforms!!). The hair stylists were also very impressive. We were then treated to lovely songs, a traditional dance routine, and a skit! Even though the language barrier is sometimes a challenge, it was beautiful to see messages of unity and the power of community that was clearly displayed in each of these artistic offerings.
For lunch we got to meet with Elder Margaret and her family. We got to enjoy a time of worship in the living room of their beautiful home. They were kind enough to sing songs in English that we knew! We even got to learn a few new English worship songs! Lunch was so delicious: Green soup, purple yams, beef on a stick, rice, fresh pineapple and watermelon were just some of the yummy things on our plates. Elder Margaret and her family were so generous and hospitable as we talked and took pictures of their beautiful house and the view from their front porch that overlooked the breathtaking Kigalian hillsides.
We enjoyed some rest time back at the guest house for the last part of the afternoon, and for dinner, we got to see the Kicukiro church with Pastor Julius. There was yet again a beautiful and kind community to welcome us and share a meal with us. There was so much joy shared over worship and traditional dance, and they generously bestowed gorgeous hand-crafted gifts to each of us. What an amazing cloud of witnesses!
From the singing and the dancing and the feet washing and the sweet advice and the smiles and the pictures and the crafts and the skits and the beautiful clothing and hair styles at the vocational school, God's faithfulness is so evident. We are getting better at some key Kinyarwandan phrases, and everyone is so kind and patient and gracious. The warm welcome and embrace of every community we get to meet is such a beautiful image of the grace and peace and utter joy of God's kingdom.
Murakoze chane (thanks so much!!)


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New Delhi (PTI) The Supreme Court today decided to hear from January 8 next for final disposal petitions challenging the Majithia Wage Boards' recommendations for journalists and non-journalists and asked managements to consider additional payments in the interim.
A number of media organisations have challenged before the apex court the recommendations of the wage boards for journalists and non-journalists notified by the union government on November 11, 2011. They have also sought a stay of the notification.
When the matter came up in the court today a bench of justices Aftab Alam and Ranjana Prasad Desai suggested that the managements should show some "large heartedness" and give a serious though to making additional payments in the interim.
The bench asked senior counsel Fali Nariman, who was appearing for some media houses, to consider these suggestions and get back with the response of the managements by Oct 8 when it will pass a direction.
"Without any order we want to know, can you do something," the bench asked the senior counsel.
While Nariman was making his submissions, the bench told him that without passing any order it wants to know whether the media houses "could sdo something" for the employees during pendency of the petitions.
"We have made a suggestion to Mr Nariman. He will get back to us withing a week or two," it said.
When Nariman sought further time to respond to the counter affidavits filed by the employee unions and the Union Government, senior advocate Colin Gonsalves, appearing for the employees, said that without any delay the hearings should be started.
He submitted that the court should allow full and immediate implementation of the wage boards subject to the outcome of the pending writ petitions.
Senior counsel M N Krishnamani told the bench that for the past 13 years there was no wage revision for the suffering employees and it was imperative that some arrangement be granted immediately.


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Planning achieved for Limes Place, Croydon
We recently achieved planning for a small site in Croydon known as 'Limes Place'. The scheme will see the replacement of an obsolete light industrial building with a new-build residential scheme of nine dwellings for our client Crown Coast Property.
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Award-winning Jamaican musician Ziggy Marley is the leader of the band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, and son of reggae icon Bob Marley and Rita Marley. He is also a soloist, having released a total of seven albums since he first started his career with Dragonfly in 2003. It featured hit singles "True To Myself" and "Rainbow in the Sky." His second solo album, Love Is My Religion, came out in 2006 and earned him a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. If you're a fan of reggae and Marley, you won't want to miss out on one of his live shows. Check the schedule below to witness his talents at a city near you!
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Pride can hinder your success.
This is the message I get from a post by Elle Clarke tilted is pride hindering your success?
Elle Clarke of Elle Clarke Media Group has produced a motivational video titled Pride is hindering you.
This writer and motivational speaker gives the various ways Pride may be hindering your success and says "Your blessing is closer than you think. Once you break down the walls of pride you will create the entrance to the next level."
Take some time off and watch Pride is hindering you. It is worth the effort.


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We take a look at Saturday's (23/06/2018) Super Netball 2018 match is between Sunshine Coast Lightning and Giants Netball. We take a look at both teams odds and give our tips and value tips for the match.
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Since I have entered this wonderful world of baking, I have always dreamed of starting my own baker. And when I finally became capable enough to start one I had to go through a lot of ups and downs. The one of the major reason was I didn't know much about those "need-to-knows" and "should-keep-in-minds". And recipes were of one those "need-to-knows" where I got failed and wished I knew it before opening the bakery.
So, I decided to save you people from such loss and help you out with the recipes you should know while starting your home-bakery. Also, I'll be sharing my favorite recipe for all the categories. What are you waiting for? Jump in and run your bakery like a boss with these incredible recipes.
Chocolate Mud Cake
Who doesn't like those mesmerizing, delicious, and beautiful cakes? They are everyone's best friend, which are present in every joyous moment, be it a birthday, success party, wedding reception or any other occasion. This ultimate chocolate mud cake is one of the favorite recipes, which you can be enjoyed as a dessert or with your evening tea.
Ingredients Required:
- 250g unsalted butter and some extra for greasing
- 1 tbsp espresso powder
- 100ml whole milk
- 200g dark chocolate
- 250g self-raising flour
- 250g caster sugar
- 40g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 150ml soured cream
- 4 large free-range eggs, lightly beaten
For the Ganache:
- 150g dark chocolate
- 150g milk chocolate
- 100ml double cream
- 50g unsalted butter
- As always, you'll start by preheating your oven at 160ᵒ C. Then take 23cm deep round loose-bottomed cake tin, grease and line the same.
- Now, keep a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water and melt chocolate, espresso powder, milk, and butter into it until smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and keep it aside.
- Then you need to sift the flour and baking powder into another bowl and add the caster sugar into it.
- With your vanilla extract, soured cream, and the eggs you need to fold it into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour your batter into the prepared pan and let it bake in the oven for 1 hr to 1 hr 10 minutes. To check if your cake is ready, insert a skewer in the center of the cake and it'll come out clean with some moist crumbs stick to it.
- Keep it aside and let it cool down completely in the pan itself.
- Now, to make the ganache just add all the ingredients (check the list out) and melt them together. You need to melt the same way you did while preparing the cake and stir occasionally.
- Let it rest aside and cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Use this amazing ganache and spread evenly on the cake. Give your cakes a different and attractive look every day by making a new pattern.
Blueberry Muffins
Personally, I love blueberry muffins when it comes to thanks-giving treat or if you want to throw a small get-together. The refreshing and little sour flavor of blueberry goes just perfect with this treat.
Ingredients Required:
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup blueberries
- Almost 1 tbsp white sugar for the top, if you want
- Start with preheating the oven at 375ᵒ F. Then take out your muffin tin and lightly grease it.
- Add sugar, egg, milk, oil, and vanilla in a bowl and start stirring. Keep doing the same until well combined.
- Mix baking powder, flour, and salt in another bowl. Once done, stir the mixture in the wet ingredients until properly combined. Make sure you don't overmix the batter.
- Then you want to stir the sour cream until well distributed. Now, add the main hero i.e. blueberries to it.
- Pour down your batter in the prepared muffin tin to about 3/4. If you want you can even sprinkle the tops with sugar.
- Bake your muffins for about 25 minutes. In case, you're working with frozen berries, it might take an extra 5 minutes.
One can even keep their muffins in a sealed container to enjoy a few more days.
Mexican Chocolate Tart with Cinnamon-Spiced Pecans
Initially, I never thought of adding tarts to my list. I always had a mixed feeling whether it would work or not. But after trying this fantastic Mexican chocolate tart I got such great response that it I cannot even miss one day without making these amazing treats. Add this recipe in your list and see if it proves beneficial to you or not.
Ingredients Required:
For Pecans
- Non-stick vegetable oil spray
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp golden brown sugar
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves
For Crust
- 1 cup chocolate wafer cookie crumbs, finely ground
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/8 tsp salt
For Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream or soy creamer
- 1 disk Mexican chocolate, chopped
- 4 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp cayenne (if you're using bittersweet chocolate instead of Mexican chocolate)
- ¼ tsp salt
For Pecans
- Start with preheating the oven at 350ᵒF. get a rimmed baking sheet and spray it with non-stick spray.
- Use a medium-sized bowl to whisk all the ingredients except pecans. Then stir in pecans.
- Spread a single layer on the sheet with the rounded side up.
- Bake the layer for about 30 minutes until just browned and dry.
- Let it cool down on the sheet only and then separate the nuts in order to remove any extra coating.
- You can even make it 2 days ahead but the condition is you need to store in an air-tight container at room temperature.
For Crust
- Again, start with preheating the oven at 350ᵒ F. Then you want to blend the cookie crumbs, sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Add your melted butter and carry on with the process until your crumbs are moistened.
- With removable bottom, you need to press the crumbs into 9" diameter tart pan to within 1/8" to the top.
- Bake it for about 20 minutes until set. Let it cool down on the rack.
For Filling
- In a medium-sized saucepan bring your cream to simmer. And after you remove it from the heat add the chocolates and whisk until melted.
- Now, add butter to it and make sure you add 1 piece at a time. Start whisking it until smooth.
- Now, add vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne (if you're using it) and start whisking.
- Pour down the filling into crust and let it chill for about 15-20 minutes until your filling starts to set.
- You can arrange the nuts in the concentric circles on the top of the tart. Let it chill for about 4 hours until set.
- Cover your baked good with the foil and keep chilled.
If you wish so, you can serve this wonderful dessert with whipped cream. Enjoy.
Red Velvet Macarons
This time there's no personal interest but sharing my customer's choice. Nowadays, red velvet is really popular among other flavors. And why not, they taste so good so I decided to share this superb recipe with you people. You never know it might become the pride of your display too.
Ingredients Required:
- 300g ground almonds
- 300g pure icing sugar (with no corn flour added to it)
- A little more than 300g caster sugar
- 75g mineral water
- 110g liquefied egg whites
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ batch of cream cheese frosting
- 3 tsp red food dye (no liquid allowed)
- To start with, you need to line your trays with baking paper. Try to avoid greaseproof paper.
- Then you need to separate the egg whites from the yolks and keep them in the refrigerator for a few hours. Here, precision matters the most.
- After that take your ground almonds and sugar and sift them together.
- Now, add the icing sugar and almond meal into your food processor. Continue processing it until well combined. Make sure that there are no lumps left in the sugar.
- Shift your almond mixture to another bowl and add the first portion of egg whites into it. You need to mix it until it forms a paste. Cover it with a plastic wrap and let it rest aside.
- In a small saucepan, add sugar and water and stir them gently until mixed together. Now, on the medium-high heat, boil the mixture and then bring down to a simmer.
- Here, you'll need a candy thermometer for measuring the temperature of the syrup. As it bubbles away you'll see small bubbles of sugared water on the sides of the pot. Seek help from a pastry brush dabbed in little water and bring back those bubbles into the syrup. That way you'll avoid your syrup from crystallizing.
- Once the syrup reaches 115ᵒ C, you can add the 2nd portion of your egg whites in the stand mixer's bowl and start whisking on a medium/high speed to make the mixture little frothy.
- Once the syrup reaches 118ᵒ C, slowly pour it over the egg whites. Whisk it for about 6 minutes in order to stiff peaks. It's your red food dye and vanilla extract's turn. Add them at about the 3-minute point and whisk into the meringue for a few minutes. Stop the mixer, scrape down the sides and start whisking for a few extra minutes. To see if you've reached the stiff peaks, turn the bowl over. Your meringue should not fall out.
- Add a spatula full of meringue into the almond-sugar mixture and mix until properly combined. Then you need to fold everything properly in such a way that your batter becomes thin enough and should drip off the spatula and fall in the ribbon.
- Use a piping bag with a round tip and spoon the batter. Arrange the rounds of batter with enough space between them on your prepared baking trays.
- Now, gently tap the tray on a stable countertop. Let them rest for about 30 minutes until a skin is formed on the shells and remember they should not be sticky on touching. Now, you can preheat the oven to 180ᵒ C.
- Bake your macarons for around 12 minutes and not to forget that you need to turn the tray halfway through baking.
- Once done with baking, let them cool completely. Use your cream cheese frosting to sandwich with the other cookie.
Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Yet another important baked good one should have in their home bakery and here's presenting one of my favorite cupcakes recipes. This combination is quite amazing and contrasting than any other combination.
Ingredients Required:
For Cupcake
- Boxed chocolate mix
- 1 cup of water
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter (avoid margarine)
- Mini chocolate chips and Andes mints for garnishing, if you want
For Frosting
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Food coloring
- ¼ cup whipping cream
- 16 oz. powdered sugar
- To make the cupcakes you need to preheat your oven at 350 degrees. Then keep your muffin cups into your cupcake or muffin pan.
- Take a large-sized bowl and add eggs, cake mix, water, and melted butter into it. Mix the ingredients on a low speed for about a minute until they are combined and then switch to high for another minute until you get a thick and creamy batter.
- Add the batter into your prepared cupcake pan and bake them for about 20 minutes.
- To prepare the frosting, use an electric mixer to beat whipping cream, butter, extract, and salt until creamy.
- Add in the food coloring and mix it until you get an evenly colored mixture.
- Add powdered sugar and gently mix at low until blended. After you get a well-combined mixture, mix it for about a minute at medium-high or until creamy.
Remember, apply the frosting once your cupcakes get cool down completely. And before frosting, top them with chocolate chips or mints.


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Hello Ultimatum followers! Ben Scott here again, the creator and performer of Ultimatum.
It's been a brilliant week of rehearsals and Ultimatum show programming - I just can't wait to bring it to you! I wanted to take a moment to share with you some more of the experiences I've had in my professional career as a session musician, which contributed to creating Ultimatum. Principally, the experience of performing in front of crowds of tens of thousands - and the pressures and mentality that come along with being able to handle such extreme circumstances!
Firstly: you've got to keep your cool. Walking out on stage to that many people isn't exactly something we do everyday; so confidence in your ability to nail the job is paramount. There's no room for asking questions now - so you've got to be right in the moment, 100% present. Trust that you know what you're doing.
Secondly: Know your gear. In live performance, any number of things can go wrong at any point…and you've got to know how to solve them at the drop of a hat. Guitar string broke? Speaker blown? Drum stick snapped? The audience doesn't care what problems you might have - they care about listening to the music…so solve it however you must and do so in style!
These are just a few things that I remember when performing to any audience, no matter how big or small.
…and finally: Enjoy it! A performer who isn't enjoying them selves will be noticed, even by the last person in an audience of 20,000! We can continue to enjoy ourselves as a performer by remaining relaxed when on stage, not getting flustered, and trusting ourselves.
Check back in soon for another Ultimatum update. And keep your emails and questions coming - I love to help out wherever I can!
Ben Scott // Creator and Performer of Ultimatum


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My name is Ekere. i am a Second Class Upper Division graduate of Industrial Chemistry of from the University of Benin.
With six years experience teaching Mathematics and Basic Science, i am able to tailor each tutoring assignment to the needs of my students.
Years of tutoring have taught me the importance of getting to know my students before we can set a detailed program of study.
I find that it is imperative to set goals for my students so that they know what they are aiming for.
Whether it's in Mathematics,or Sciences, my aim is always to foster my student`s independent and creative thinking and hopefully instill a real interest in the subject. Yes - the individual goal (such as passing an examinations) is important, but i would like my students to grow and develop skills which will help them in years to come.
My main focus is to promote deep understanding, and as an experienced teacher, i take pride in my ability to form excellent working relationships with all my individual students.
I am able to quickly identify my student's current level, learning style and potential barriers to success. I then design a personalized program accordingly.
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I find that patience and attentive listening are key skills as a tutor in enabling understanding and instilling a positive work ethic in my students. I am also alert to the fact that current examination assessment objectives demand specific techniques and demonstrations of skill from candidates and therefore that a coherent understanding of these specific examination techniques can be crucial to securing the highest grade.


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Partnering with Parents: Your Choice?
Parents in youth ministry: you may or may not like your student's parents. In my experience, they can be your best allies (not axis) because they can be…
… a great volunteer (if their student is cool with them helping),
… support you financially,
… praise you in front of others (including parents and better yet, your leader), and
… are a great recruiter for volunteers.
Parents can be your worst enemies by…
… overly criticizing you,
… communicating to others that you are a terrible youth worker for their kids,
… micromanaging you,
… being over-protective of their student (because they don't trust you).
In any case, parents can be your ally or your enemy based on YOUR choices. Here are some proven ways to make your student's parents (both community + church parents) your ally:
If you have been in youth ministry long enough, you will know that students rarely communicate what is happening at your program (including their everyday lives). That means, when parents hear from YOU, they are in the loop. Ideas would include:
- Start a social media page for parents,
- Text parents once-a-week reminding them of the youth program,
- Once per-semester parents meeting (before/after Sunday morning is best),
- Have a semester-based newsletter for parents including calendar, theme and website resources for parents,
- Build relationships
Minister to Parents
Yes, you should have a plan to minister to parents of students. Adolescence can be difficult for parents. Being an ally for parents builds trust and friendship. For ideas to build trust with parents:
- Bring in a specialist who speaks on topics such as the digital age, pornography, relationships or parenting teens. You don't HAVE to minister directly to parents, but you can give opportunities for parents to experience ministry,
- Pray with them and for them – ask for strategic ways in how you can partner with parents in prayer,
- Get parents to minister to each other. Stories, testimonies and "doing real life" with each other helps as well. If you can get a few parents who would be willing + able to share their story or minister with parents who have had teenagers, it will go a long way.
Administrate Well
Parents need to trust you IF you want their students to experience an off-site event. Having updated parental release forms, permission forms, registration forms, check-ins and sign-ups ahead of time communicates that you are ahead of the game. Not only that, it also communicates that you are building a culture of fun in a safe + appropriate matter (which teens need to experience, too). If you are looking for some great forms, feel free to contact me anytime.
Be consistent
Lastly, I encourage you to partner with parents by being consistent. For me, my annual plan to partner with parents consisted of:
- Once a year parent conference (Saturday from 10am-2pm including lunch) with a specialist,
- Once per-semester parent meeting after the Sunday service (for 15 minutes) including a parent newsletter,
- A weekly parental email update, social media page and/or texting options to communicate upcoming events + programs for their students,
- Prayer + relationships, and
- Opportunity to serve at programs.
For me, I have experienced the awesome privilege in partnering with parents. They have been the best recruiters of killer volunteers, financial supporters and key helpers in key outreach events. I strongly encourage you to make the most out of your student's parents. You won't regret it.
Action Steps
How can you start partnering with your youth ministry parents today?
What are some ways you can strengthen ministry to parents?
What is ONE thing you can do to connect with parents to be allies rather than an axis in your youth ministry?


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Read Out Loud –
Farmer Boy By Laura Ingalls Wilder
Sonlight Books –
Eloise Wilkin Stories By Little Golden Books
Family-Time Bible and Pictures By Kenneth N. Taylor
A First Book of Fairy Tales By DK Mary Hoffman
The Usborne Flip-Flap Body Book By Alastair Smith and Judy Tatchell
My Picks –
The Magnificent Book of Ocean Creatures By Tom Jackson
One Random Scholastic Reader a week Preschool Level
Poetry –
Don't Bump The Glump! and Other FAntasies By Shel Silverstein
What I Am Reading –
Village Diary By Miss Read (Dora Saint)
Mansfield Park By Jane Austen
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Suddenly, there is a creaking, a heavy clunk and a sound as if old gears are grinding. The door in the wall behind me is slowly opening and a thin column of light is cast on the wet cobblestones. The column widens into a golden parabola. Perfectly framed within it is the shadow of a tall man.
The voice is cultivated, mocking – almost arch. I look up. The dog is snarling, lips pulled back against scarlet gums. It crouches flat to the floor, bristles on end. My assailants have backed away to the edge of the light and I can see my own fear and hatred now mirrored on their faces.
The voice above me tuts a question:
"And aren't we a bit far from home boys?"
The dog's snarls gain in pitch. There is a sudden movement – a hand stabbing outwards in a whip-crack gesture and the dog yelps and is catapulted backwards. It drags itself up whining and limping and in a moment is gone. The men shift defensively, half crouched and peer nervously upwards toward the figure.
Losing patience, the voice suddenly snaps and hisses:
I look up to see a pale aquiline face staring out into the darkness with an expression of fury which of a sudden is replaced by one of curiosity – and then solicitousness. The figure looks down and stoops to offer an arm. I take it and pull myself up. I can faintly smell good tobacco, a beautiful and strange cologne and something other, something undefinable. We look at each other in the light. He smiles.
"Well! You look like you need a drink "
"Er.. and perhaps a change of clothes?"
Fear is replaced with embarrassment. Awkwardly, I try to tug my arm away from his but he holds it easily with a steely grip which is not to be resisted. I stand.
"Do come in won't you?"
The invitation is pitched like an order. He steps back into the doorway. Hesitating, I look behind me – back into the darkness beyond the alley almost as if I am looking back into my life before this moment. I pause a little longer and then I turn again. My rescuer's silhouette is shrinking into the golden light.


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tertiary vitreous
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ter·ti·ar·y vit·re·ous
vitreous fibrils derived from the neuroepithelium of the ciliary body and forming the ciliary zonule.
1. glasslike or hyaline.
2. the vitreous body.
vitreous body
see vitreous body.
vitreous flare
an opacity of the vitreous which occurs with uveitis.
vitreous floater
a small opacity in the vitreous which may stimulate the retina and cause abnormal behavior patterns such as 'fly-biting'.
vitreous humor
1. vitreous body.
2. the watery substance contained within the interstices of the stroma in the vitreous body.
peripapillary vitreous
that adjacent to the optic disk.
persistent hyperplastic vitreous
a congenital anomaly, usually unilateral, due to persistence of embryonic remnants of the fibromuscular tunic of the eye and part of the hyaloid vascular system. Clinically, there is a white pupil, elongated ciliary processes, and often microphthalmia; the lens, although clear initially, may become completely opaque.
vitreous membrane
1. Descemet's membrane.
2. hyaline membrane (1).
3. Bruch's membrane.
4. a delicate boundary layer investing the vitreous body.
primary vitreous
the first stage in development of the vitreous; it persists in the adult as Cloquet's canal.
vitreous removal
secondary vitreous
the secondary stage in development of the vitreous; an avascular mass secreted by the retinal ectoderm.
tertiary vitreous
the third and final stage of development of the vitreous; it is secreted by the ciliary epithelium and persists in the adult as the suspensory ligament of the lens.
vitreous veils
curtain-like opacities seen in a normal vitreous.


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Over the year or so since then, star Karl Urban has continue to provide update after update, but with little actual progress to report. If nothing else, though, it's been comforting for the Judge's fanbase to hear that Dredd 2 is still being discussed by studio folk, regardless of how much closer (or not) it is to actually being made.
As you can see in the above video, Urban has once again provide some words of encouragement for Dredd fans to keep the faith alive. He not only offers his assurance that he and select filmmakers behind the first installment - screenwriter Alex Garland to be exact - are working "very, very hard" to make Dredd 2 a reality, but that the ongoing fan campaign is, in fact, making a difference on that front.
Meanwhile, the Urban-based iteration of the Judge continues to live on in comic book form. A graphic novel sequel to the Dredd movie, titled Underbelly, has already been put together and sold out during its first U.S. release earlier on in 2014. THR, reporting on the Emerald City Comic-Con in Seattle, Washington, this past March, confirmed that a second comic book series set in the Dredd movie-verse (called Unprise) will begin in the Judge Dredd Magazine series this July.
Pop comic book movie franchises (and the filmmakers who are behind them) have been continuously upping their game, in order to stay relevant and evolve in the genre's post-Avengers and Dark Knight trilogy era. If Dredd 2 ever does manage to get green-lit, the plan is for it to follow that trend, as Gardland has voiced his interest in bringing the Dark Judges from the Judge Dredd comic-verse to the big screen in the sequel... and maybe beyond to a trilogy. (One pipe dream at a time, though...)
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The art of the crouch.
The picture says it all really. A woman with a toddler in Starbucks got my attention when she crouched down to communicate with the boy. This isn't so much a parenting lesson, but a leadership one. Seriously though, how many times have you seen an adult in public demonstrate such incredible tact when it comes to communication? I was stunned at how unique this moment was.
How do you connect yourself with those who are supposed to follow you? You get on their level. Let's get practical.
1. Ask them about things they care about. Do they like soccer? Are they into jazz music? What about that new pair of shoes they're wearing? How about asking about their kids?
2. Seek out their opinion. The office party is next week. You ask Tiffany what kind of food to order for the team to eat. Tiffany says pasta and ice cream. You order pasta and ice cream.
3. Become one of them. As a lacrosse coach, I'd put on a helmet and demonstrate what I expected from a certain drill during practice.
4. Don't talk down to them. Great leaders never ever make people feel inferior. They make them feel that it's a total pleasure to follow them and work with and for them.
I was minding my own business. I don't even know why she did it. But she did. Lisa did.
For reasons I still cannot fathom, Lisa stabbed my hand with a pencil. We were in fourth grade in Alameda, CA. Maybe she had a crush on me, but I have to say that's a weird way to express your feelings. The pencil had been sharpened to a sharp point and the lead broke off UNDER MY SKIN.
Now, you could say that's no big deal. But here's the kicker. It's still there. I just looked at it. You can look too in this picture.
I wonder how much of what I do or say stays with people long after the fact. Do you ever wonder that? Like that time you told Freddy to meet you at 3PM for coffee down the street at the cafe. Why didn't he show up? Is it his fault? Maybe. And maybe it's yours.
I'm in the process of writing a book on communication. It's taking longer than I want it to, but I have to get it just right before publishing it. Within its pages, the goal is to help empower you to become, yes you guessed it, a more adept communicator. Whether you're talking to your boss, or presenting a keynote, the ability to make your words stick is crucial. One way to do this is through repetition.
Your audience needs you to repeat and repeat and repeat the information. Years ago, I stumbled upon an audio training for increasing memory power. Yes, it was a bit corny, but I gave it a chance and took away this great tool. The audio host talked about being at a cocktail party.
Same scenario. Different methods. See if you can spot what changed.
At a cocktail party: Hi, I'm Brenda, and you are?
Nice to meet you.
Blah blah blah
Conversation ends and you both walk away.
*Many times, you've already forgotten his name is Keenan!
Scenario 2:
Hi, I'm Brenda, and you are?
It's great to meet you, Keenan.
blah blah blah
Great talking with you Keenan, enjoy your evening.
Conversation ends with Brenda much more likely able to recall Keenan's name than he is hers. What gets repeated gets remembered.
Fast forward to a week after that party, Brenda thought Keenan was handsome and hilarious
and is anxiously wondering if he'll try to track her down. Keenan thought Brenda was great too
but can't REMEMBER HER NAME. Poor Kennan. Shoulda woulda coulda, buddy.
Repetition - one way for you to ensure that the information is mentally embedded under their skin. Thanks for the lead in my hand Lisa, it's become a great life lesson.
As you consider the people that make up your group, what is your first move? The smartest thing to do from the outset is to gather them. Immediately join forces. Don't let a single person feel left out. Bond them together with you and with each other. This gathered time should be both omnidirectional and bidirectional.
Omnidirectional:You need to create an opportunity for everyone to look at each other and be on the same level. Everyone should be validated and known, not just by you, but by everyone else. This could be as simple as wearing name tags, or as involved as taking an overnight retreat with them. As you respect them by giving them a voice, they'll respect you for your humility.
Bidirectional: There must also be time for you to talk and for them simply to listen and understand. Let them ask questions. Make them repeat important points back to you. Summarize the essentials at the end of this time.
When time is short, get right to the point. Most times, though, you'll have more of a cushion when it comes to the length of the gathering, but please, please don't hold people hostage in meetings while you drone on and on about inconsequential details.
Time is of the essence. As the leader, you must discern the right amount of time to invest into your gathering stage. Gathering is imperative. Your hidden advantage as the leader during this time is that you'll immediately gain insight into personalities and character traits.
When you're the leader, keep in mind that there are actually three types of dynamics within your group.
1.You and the group as a whole
2.You and the individual members
3.Individual members and each other
You are responsible for all three, all the time.
If one member has an issue with another member, it's your responsibility to manage it. If two members are making another feel horrible, it's your responsibility to handle it. That's what a leader does. I'm not saying you need to have your nose in everyone's tiniest issue, but you must be aware of and foster synergy within your group.
This is where decisions must fall to the leader. Do you lead the group to vote and have a democratic outcome? Do you pull aside the brightest members and ask their opinions? Do you simply decide for the group with no one else's input? None of those answers are wrong if you have the group's best interest in mind. Remember that you're the leader for a reason. The group needs you to lead. There is in fact a real problem that must be solved, and you may not have a lot of time.
A great leader knows how to clearly explain the final goal. I've heard this step described as "defining the win." How does everyone know if progress is being made? How do they know when it's over and if they were successful? In some situations, like in a soccer game, it's obvious. Whoever has more points when time runs out wins. Great leaders know how to define goals when they might be hard to pinpoint.
You can't do it all on your own, and as a leader, you shouldn't. Your group needs you to lead them. Give the tasks away. Give the responsibilities away. Then make your way around the group, checking in with your team as the tasks are being completed. I'd encourage you to get your hands dirty with them. Offer guidance and/or advice for their specific task when necessary. Be careful to do this with the right attitude, though. You want to encourage and not discourage them. You should also pinpoint other members with leadership skills or influential personalities. Hand off supervisor- type responsibilities to them and trust them to be wise with their duties. Let them oversee sections of the group. Make sure you make it clear to those that these leaders oversee that you've put them somewhat in charge. Have these supervisors field questions and sort out problems on your behalf.
Here's my mantra for you when it comes to this:
Either stop doing everything yourself, or accept that you are merely a hard worker, not a leader. Leaders delegate.
Tasks now need to be completed in order to accomplish your goal. Send everyone out with passion and purpose in your voice. Give them a strong reason to believe that they matter and belong to the group.
Applebee's was a great place to work. The managers were always easy for me to get along with. One thing I appreciated about them was their mobility throughout their shift. When one person gets behind in their duties at a restaurant, it's called being "in the weeds." Each time staff members were "weeded," a manager would jump in with them at their station. Cooking fries, making salads, washing dishes, busing tables. The way they knew when someone was weeded was from constantly making their way from place to place around the restaurant, checking in. Sometimes they'd merely observe without engaging in any conversation. If a person at a particular station was getting behind, the manager would roll up his or her sleeves and carry some of the load for a few minutes.
After you deploy your members, you need to stay connected to them and help when you can. Just do NOT get stuck for an extended period of time with one or two members. Two things will happen. First, the members that you're not with may (and sometimes rightly so!) feel that you don't like them as much. This could be hazardous to your leadership. People that feel neglected and out of the loop will start talking to each other...about you. Always. And it's rarely positive talking. Second, another member may get "in the weeds," and you'd have no idea. If one person gets behind, it will eventually affect the whole group's progress.
When the day is done, when the work is done, whether you accomplished your goal or not, you must bring the group together to discuss what happened. Remember this imperative point, though:
Praise individuals PUBLICLY and criticize individuals PRIVATELY.
Shaming someone in public almost never has the effect you think it will have. In fact, it usually backfires.
In gym class competitions, my skill level ranged from average to downright terrible. I was, for most of my life, among the last-picked students when selecting teams for any sport. Soccer, basketball, tennis, football, softball -ahhh, softball. This was my sport on an unforgettable day in ninth grade.
For one spectacular thirty-minute class period, I somehow channeled Babe Ruth and destroyed every pitch that came my way. It was remarkable. I was remarkable. I mattered because I produced runs. My hits drove in runners, and we wrecked the other team. The pats on the back and free-flowing accolades were water to my thirsty soul. But the best was yet to come - the next day, when I was made to feel like I actually belonged to something. We lined up as usual in the grass beside the baseball diamond. Usually, I would hang in the back, trying not to care, but this time - I was picked...first. By Ricky. An upperclassman. He had seen my monstrous slugging percentage the day before.
Two things were true at that moment in my life when I was fifteen years old. The reason I felt so great was that I brought value to the team and knew my leader and teammates wanted me around.
I don't share that story to point out Ricky's leadership, but more to prove to you that what he did made me feel like I mattered and belonged. I still remember his name all these years. Organizing a group of people to win a softball game or complete a task is not easy in and of itself. However, next-level leadership is when you not only succeed at the task, but build a bridge of respect between you and your followers. If you consistently lead them into failing situations, they'll stop following you. But If you consistently lead them without valuing and knowing them, they'll stop respectingyou or never actually respect you in the first place.
The best leaders know how to give those that follow them what they need. They know how to make them feel that they matter and belong. When leaders meet these two needs for their followers, they will form a faithful and dedicated team.
Leadership is not about you as much as it's about them.
Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.
January 2019