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Epic Ice Climb
The following is a repost from an old blog, dated Feb 13, 2009
You would have to be there to believe it. I honestly don't remember having that much fun. Ever.
As stated in a previous post, I just found out about the trip on Wednesday, which gave me precisely two days to prepare. The guide told me to dress warm, which meant a good outer shell, a fleece inner layer, a soft shell under that, then a non-cotton/sweat wicking layer under that, then one more inner thermal layer. And that was just the top half of my body. (You have to have synthetic/wool layers. It is very important to keep dry when working in cold conditions. If you have cotton, your feet and body will get damp when you work up a sweat, then stay wet. You then lose heat very quickly; not what you want when you are ice climbing.) I needed the proper layers of socks that would keep my feet both warm and dry, yet allow me the freedom to climb in the customized boots. I needed a good pair of gloves that were thin enough so I could grip the ice axes, yet were thick enough to keep my hands warm and loose while I was on the face. I also needed some pants that were warm and water proof. Again, no cotton. I didn't have all of those things, so I improvised a little.
I am on a budget, but I had to go buy the proper layer of socks to fit the customized boots that I was renting. No way around that one (ever spend thirty bucks on two pair of socks?). I asked around for some gloves, but all I could find were snowboarding gloves (too big to allow for a good grip on the axes) or the fleece gloves (certainly small enough to allow a good grip, but not water proof). I finally found a pair at a sporting goods store on my lunch hour Friday night before the trip, about an hour before the store closed. Luckily, the gloves I was looking for were on sale.
For the top half of my body, I used an old army issue jacket I got from a friend in Mississippi which actually was a cotton blend. I figured I could get away with it because I was using it as an outer shell and would use it mostly to keep warm when I wasn't climbing. I then lined it with a synthetic liner from a Columbia jacket which was perfect. If you are wondering about the shell to which the liner belonged, it was pink and blue, and it looks like it is from the early Nineties and I would have lost at least ten cool points by wearing it. The next layer was my soft shell that I bought recently as a light jacket and it proved perfect. Synthetic, water proof, snug fit, and abrasion resistant. Under that I wore one of my soccer shirts that was sweat wicking, then my long sleeve rash guard that I got in Hawaii. Pants were easy. I just put on some warm ups made of a poly blend and my snowboarding pants over that. I tried it all out after work to make sure everything fit and to get everything in one place before the big day.
The trip up Maple Canyon takes about an hour and a half from Provo and I didn't know where it was exactly, so I decided to tack on another half hour to the trip just to be sure. That brought my departure time to around 7:00 am to be there by 9:00 am. I needed every minute. When you consider my bed time of 2:00 am, I was seriously worried about how my lack of sleep would effect my drive down and my climbing. As it turns out, never underestimate the power of adrenaline. If only I could have been this excited for school. After a few mini adventures trying to find the canyon, I pull up to a group pulling out gear and I knew I had made it.
We were put in groups of similar climbing skill and I ended up with a band of brothers and their mom ranging from a kid early in high school to a kid early in college. They were kind of goofy and loved every minute of it. The more I got to know them the more comfortable I became. For some reason, they looked to me like a big brother.
After a brief demonstration on how not to get killed, we awkwardly fit our crampons to our boots and got ready to climb. The instructor gave our group the best set up right off the get go. Our first climb was a short ice formation dubbed "White Russian". The youngest brother, Collin, went first and he took about half an hour to get up the climb. We were still feeling out how to climb and not die at the same time. I was up next and after learning from some mistakes he made, I went up it in about 3 min. No kidding. The other brothers tinkered around with it as well, but went up it pretty fast after that. The first climb served as the perfect warm up.
We were super psyched to hit the best and most difficult climb in the canyon, an 80 foot water fall dubbed "Get Whacked". I didn't know it at the time, but the instructor had us doing this climb this early because he believed the boys I was with were the only people in the club who could actually get to the top. No one from the group before us was able to get much farther than half way up the fall. This time the next brother in line, Kevin, started the climb. We rooted for the kid to get up there, but we were cautiously optimistic. Frankly, he made it look easy. The next brother, Davin, was next and he too went up with out much problem. You could hear them working for it, but after a while we all felt the peak was an inevitability. Collin was next and he went up no problem either.
As we sat around watching each other climb, soaking it all in, I just quietly assumed the guys who went before us were just not quite as good as I thought. I was feeling a little less intimidated by the club. Finally, it was my turn to strap on the crampons and start picking some ice. Putting on crampons and holding those menacing ice axes transforms you into a super hero. It was what I imagine Batman or Spiderman felt like when suited up. It was go time. I hit the wall, with a jumbled up strategy that I formed while watching the other guys climb. It consisted of two things, Up & Fast. Just before I hit the wall, Collin leaned over with his goofy grin and said, "This group is a group of finishers." There was no way I was going to let a sophomore in high school show me up. (I found out later he competes in indoor climbing and is one of the best climbers in the club.)
I stepped up to the bottom of the frozen water fall and didn't bother to even look up. I struck my axe in with confidence and started to move. Kick, Kick, Pick, Pick. Kick, Kick, Pick, Pick. It was that easy. I straddled a sickle up the first part of the 'fall, which was a bit uncomfortable, but it made it easy to find the depressions on either side where I made my feet and picks stick. There are certain parts of the ice where you can stick your axes or feet where the ice won't shatter. You have to read the ice and look for depressions, then make sure your axes and crampons stick hard. If you try to strike a bulge or an icicle, it will simply shatter. If you go in too weak, you could pull a tool out when you put any pressure on it at all. My strategy was great for finding depressions on either side of the icicle, but made moving side to side or seeing anything else rather difficult. Nothing like having a huge icicle in your face while you're climbing.
I flew up the first 20 feet no problem and made it to the first cauliflower roof. I took Davin's advice and rested there. It was then I realized I was in trouble. Over the previous months, I have been training at the local climbing gym alone. The only thing to do alone is to do shorter climbs that do not require a rope. This is a great way to build strength and problem solving skills, but a terrible way to prepare for a longer climb that requires endurance. This was going to be harder than I thought. Way harder than I thought. It was on that ledge that my forearms began tightening up. My legs began to feel weaker, like after a long run. I thought I had better get going or this "rest" will max me out.
The water fall becomes a little tricky here. There is no one icicle. I really have to look for the place to put my axe. That means more time in a constant, tense grip on my other axe. I start to slow down over the next 20 feet as exhaustion sets in. It is taking a lot of strength to swing the axe hard enough to get a good stick. It is taking even more to hold on and pull up while I find my next foot stick. Unlike normal rock, there is no real place for me to rest. I am either throwing my axe in the ice or doing a modified pull up while I find a place for my feet. My forearms become so tight that I can hardly grip the ice axe, let alone pull it out the ice after a good stick.
I fight though the pain, putting extra emphasis on speed and foot work to try and take some pressure off of my arms. I learned that speed and foot work do not go well together and my right foot slips out of the ice when I go to make a move. My left arm swings out wildly to counter balance while might right arm takes nearly all my weight on a single point in the ice.
I have to make a concession and I tell Davin to take up slack while I rest. I was really worried about dropping an axe, which would make the next 40 feet impossible. I rest for what seems like an eternity. The exhaustion does not go away. I feel my stomach empty and for the first time I wonder if I ate enough for breakfast. I start to grab my axes for the next run, knowing full well that my next rest may be at the end of a fall.
As I start to plant my feet again, Davin shouts out a very good question, "Are you rested?" This made me feel so much better. He let me know in a subtle way that allowed me to keep my dignity that I could take more time if I needed it. This was especially important coming from my belay. There is an unspoken rule of conduct from climber to belayer that a climber shouldn't rest too long, because it tires out the belayer. When you have a climber resting on the rope, it puts an awkward pressure on the belayer's harness that is terribly uncomfortable. Also, with the thin ropes used for ice climbing, it puts a lot of strain on the arms and legs of the belayer who is in constant tension trying to keep you off the ground. It is considered rude because the belayer could be completely exhausted and unready to climb his next route if the climber he belayed took too much time to rest.
After a few extra minutes on that wall, wondering if I could finish this route, I realized my forearms were not getting any better. I decided to suck it up and go for it. I told myself, "Just don't let go. I don't care how much it hurts to hold on, just don't let go and you will get to the top." I gathered myself and got ready for the pain. When I start going again, my forearms immediately question my decision making ability.
Absolutely nothing else is on my mind but the pain and the will to keep going. The more I climb, the louder the pain until there is no room for anything else and my technique soon suffers. I make it several more feet when reach back to strike a depression with my left axe and it ricochets of the ice.
Someone in the small crowd that has gathered yells, "Watch it!" and I look down to see my axe hit the ground, sixty feet below. An emotion that can best be described as a mixture of "Dang it!" and "Never seen that before" sets in. "Now what?" I asked myself. I am now supporting my body weight on one exhausted, burning forearm and two tentatively placed toe picks. The thought of going down only lasted a split second and was dismissed immediately. Collin jokingly said, "Try it with one axe!" There were several perfectly good human beings that couldn't make it with two I thought. I looked up at the ice in front of me and I analyzed my next few moves to see if it was possible. I saw the crux was right in front of me, only a few feet away. After that, the ice then began to slope ever so slightly away, meaning it was more a matter of foot work than axe work.
In the mean time, my right arm was starting to check out and unless I did something quick, I might be looking up at an axe in the ice instead of down at one. I put both hands on the axe, extend both arms so that I am leaning on the tool, then take my feet higher and kick in. I then quickly extend my legs, lifting the axe out of the ice in one violent motion. I begin to tilt and fall backward immediately. In one swift movement, I lift the axe over my head like a logger and plunge it into a depression a few feet higher. My temporary fall is arrested and I immediately extend my arms again and rest. Collin goes nuts, asking everyone around him if they just saw what happened. I start to hear several suggestions from the small crowd to try and help me out. "Try using the rock on the right with your free hand." I reach over and try to grasp the wet rock with my glove, holding on to the axe with my decidedly tired left hand. Not happening. It was like trying to pull out a nail with a plastic fork.
I go back to my axe with both hands and set my feet again. I look for the next depression and make my move. I was only able to get it a few inches higher, but higher none the less. Everyone below can see how tired I am. I could certainly feel it. I found creative ways to rest by placing my elbow over the top of the tool and resting on it like draped laundry. The next few moves involved more of the same, with a minute or two of resting in between. There was no way I was going to come down without getting to the top.
The next few minutes are more of the same. Kick, Kick, Pick. Kick, Kick, Pick. The gentle slope is everything I dreamed of and more. The arms now bear little weight and I can lean forward with nothing in the ice but my toes. However, the closer I got to the summit, the more the rope began to pull me sideways. This time when I go to make my move, the pick doesn't stick and I'm off. I untangle the rope a little and get back on the wall to finish.
I finally get to the top, but I'm way too tired to celebrate. The small crowd does it for me. I yell to Davin to take in slack and I put my axe on my shoulder and descend. I start to feel my arms tighten up, solidifying into bricks of useless mass. I kick a couple of loose pieces of ice on the way down to make it safer for the next climber. I get to the ground relieved and satisfied that I didn't give up. I start to wonder if I just did something stupid or brave. My mind leaves that debate for later. Right now, I'm hungry.


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Monday, March 4, 2013
Language is something to celebrate, and March 4 is the perfect day to do it. It's not only a date, it's an imperative: March forth on March 4 to speak well, write well, and help others do the same!
Ten Grammar Myths Exposed:
1. A run-on sentence is a really long sentence.
2. You shouldn't start a sentence with the word "however."
3. "Irregardless" is not a word.
4. There is only one way to write the possessive form of a word that ends in "s."
5. Passive voice is always wrong.
6. "I.e." and "e.g." mean the same thing.
7. You use "a" before words that start with consonants and "an" before words that start with vowels.
8. It's incorrect to answer the question "How are you?" with the statement "I'm good."
9. You shouldn't split infinitives.
10. You shouldn't end a sentence with a preposition.
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What is oil shale?
Oil shale is a kind of rock that contains kerogen, a waxy substance that gives off liquid when heated. Not all oil comes from oil wells that bring oil up from underground pools.
Much of the world's supply of oil is found in a kind of rocks formed of tightly packed clay, mud and slit. This rocks is called oil shale.
Actually, this shale does not contain oil. It contains "kerogen" a waxy material which, when heated, gives off a liquid oil.
To get the oil from the kerogen in the oil shale, the shale "ore" is mined and crushed. Then it is heated in a furnace called a retort. One ton of oil shale may yield from 10 to 50- or-more gallons of crude oil.
When it has been refined, the oil can be separated into gasoline and other petroleum products, just as oil from oil from oil wells is separated.
Shale oil is not widely used because it is expensive to make. But as the world 's supply of oil diminishes, oil shale may someday provide an important source of oil for all of our machinery. – Dick Rogers
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Invoking the Favor and Guidance of Almighty God ~ Jeff Davis
Seeking relief from numerous setbacks, President Davis issues a call for a day of prayer and fasting throughout the Confederacy. General Lee asks Congress to authorize the use of slaves as soldiers in the Confederate army. Even government employees in Richmond worry that it may be too late for survival of the rebellion. In South Carolina, Charleston is occupied and additional damage inflicted upon Columbia. Union General Howard issues orders for his troops to guard and guide the increasing number of escaped slaves who are following the Federal forces and he instructs officers to stop soldiers from looting and vandalism. Canada moves toward the creation of the modern nation we know.
February 18– Saturday– Richmond, Virginia– "Proclamation by the President, appointing a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer, with thanksgiving. 'The Congress of the Confederate States have, by a joint resolution, invited me to appoint a day of public fasting, humiliation and prayer, with thanksgiving to Almighty God. It is our solemn duty, at all times, and more especially in a season of public trial and adversity, to acknowledge our dependence on His mercy, and to bow in humble submission before His footstool confessing our manifold sins, supplicating His gracious pardon imploring His Divine help, and devoutly rendering thanks for the many and great blessings which He has vouchsafed to us. Let the hearts of our people turn contritely and trustfully unto God; let us recognize in His chartering hand the correction of a Father, and submissively pray that the trials and sufferings which have so long borne heavily upon us may be turned away by His merciful love; that His sustaining grace be given to our people, and His divine wisdom imparted to our rulers; that the Lord of Hosts will be with our armies, and fight for us against our enemies; and that He will gratuitously take our cause into His own hand and mercifully establish for us a lasting, just and honorable peace and independence. And let us not forget to render unto His holy name the thanks and praise which are so justly due for His great goodness, and for the many mercies which He has extended to us amid the trials and sufferings of protracted and bloody war. Now, therefore, I, Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America, do issue this my proclamation, appointing Friday, the fifth day of March next, as a day of public fasting, humiliation and prayer, (with thanksgiving,) for invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, and I do earnestly invite all soldiers and citizens to observe the same in a spirit of reverence, penitence and prayer." ~ Richmond Times Dispatch.
February 18– Saturday– Richmond, Virginia– "With reference to the employment of Negroes as soldiers, I think the measure not only expedient, but necessary. The enemy will certainly use them against us if he gets possession of them. As his present numerical superiority will enable him to penetrate many parts of the country, I can't see the wisdom of the policy of holding them to await his arrival, when we may, by timely action and judicious management, use them to arrest his progress. I do not think that our white population can supply the necessities of a long war without overtaxing its capacity, and imposing great suffering on our people; and I believe we should provide for a protracted struggle, not merely for a battle or a campaign. . . . I can only say that, in my opinion, the Negroes, under proper circumstances, will make efficient soldiers. I think we could do at least as well with them as the enemy, who attaches great importance to their assistance. Under good officers and good instructions, I do not see why they should not become soldiers. They possess all the physical qualities, and their habits of obedience constitute good foundation for discipline. They furnish more promising material than many armies of which we read in history, which owe their efficiency to discipline alone. I think those who are employed should be freed. It would be neither just nor wise, in my opinion, to require them to remain as slaves. The course to pursue, it seems to me, would be to call for such as are willing to come, with the consent of their owners. An impressment or draft would not be likely to bring out that class, and this course would make the war more distasteful to them and their owners. I have no doubt that if Congress would authorize their reception into the service, and empower the President to call upon individuals or States for such as are willing to contribute, with the condition of emancipation to all enrolled, a sufficient number would be forthcoming to enable us to try the experiment. If it should prove successful, most of the objections to the measure would disappear; and if individuals still remained unwilling to send their Negroes to the army, the force of public opinion in the States would soon bring about such legislation as would remove all obstructions. I think the matter should be left, as far as possible, to the people and to the States, which alone can legislate as the necessities of this particular service may require. As to the mode of organizing them, it should be left as free from restraint as possible. Experience will suggest the best course. It would be inexpedient to trammel the subject with provisions that might, in the end, prevent the adoption of reforms suggested by actual trial." ~ Message from Confederate General Robert E Lee to the Confederate Congress.
February 18 – Saturday– Richmond, Virginia– "Rained last night; but this is as lovely a morning as ever dawned on earth. A gentle southern breeze, a cloudless sky, and a glorious morning sun, whose genial warmth dispels the moisture of the late showers in smoky vapors. But how dark and dismal the aspect of our military affairs! Columbia fallen and Charleston (of course) evacuated. My wife wept, my daughter prayed, upon hearing the news. South Carolina was superior to all the States in the estimation of my wife, and she regarded it as the last stronghold. Now she despairs, and seems reckless of whatever else may happen in Sherman's career of conquest." ~ Diary of John Jones.
February 18– Saturday– Charleston, South Carolina– "The city of Charleston and its defenses came into our possession this morning, with over 200 pieces of good artillery and a supply of fine ammunition. The enemy commenced evacuating all the works last night, and Mayor Macbeth surrendered the city to the troops of General Schimmelfennig at 9 o'clock this morning, at which time it was occupied by our forces." ~ Message from Union General Quincy Gillmore to the War Department in Washington, D.C.
February 19– Sunday– Richmond, Virginia– " Another bright and glorious morning. I hear of no news whatever from the South– although I know that important events are transpiring– and the reticence of the government is construed very unfavorably. Hence if Beauregard has fought a battle, it is to be apprehended that he did not gain the day; and if this be so, South Carolina lies at the conqueror's feet." ~ Diary of John Jones.
February 19– Sunday– Columbia, South Carolina– Before moving on, Sherman's Federal troops destroy any and all remaining industrial buildings and railroads.
February 19– Sunday– Columbia, South Carolina– "Major [William H.] Reynolds, Fourteenth New York Heavy Artillery, is hereby assigned to the command of all escaped Union officers and soldiers [who had just been freed from Confederate prison camps in the area], and will also take charge of all refugees [escaping slaves] and their conveyances accompanying the army. These officers and soldiers will move with the refugee train as an escort, and from them will be organized a foraging party. One officer will be selected to act as quartermaster and commissary. The train will be assigned its position in the column from day to day. Major Reynolds will report to these headquarters for instructions." ~ Order from Union General Oliver O Howard.
February 19– Sunday– Cahaba, Alabama– "It seems a long time since I heard from you or any of my connection. I am very anxious to hear from you all. I am still at Cahaba the same place when you heard from me last. I have not heard from you since last spring. I want to know what has become of you all. I have not heard from home since I was at your house. I have rote and rote and could get any anser. If you have ever heard any thing from my family, please don't delay to let me know. It seems that I am way here cut off from my family and all my near relatives and can't hear from them. I think hard and here I expect to have to remain, I can't tell how long. God only knows. Duty is heavy. I am on guard every other day and night guarding Yankee prisoners. You all must wright [sic] to me. My health has been good ever since I saw you, with the exception of two weeks. I had chills. I will have to close as I have no more room." ~ Letter from a Confederate soldier to a family member.
February 20 – Monday– Richmond, Virginia– "Another morning of blue skies and glorious sunshine. Sherman is reported to be marching northward, and to have progressed one-third of the way between Columbia and Charlotte, North Carolina . . . . Grant's campaign seems developed at last. Sherman and Thomas will concentrate on his left, massing 200,000 men between Lee and his supplies, effectually cutting his communications by flanking with superior numbers. It is probable Charleston, Wilmington, and Richmond will fall without a battle; for how can they be held when the enemy stops supplies? and how could the garrisons escape when once cut off from the interior? And yet Congress has done nothing, and does nothing, but waste the precious time. I fear it is too late now!" ~ Diary of John Jones.
February 20– Monday– moving north by north east from Columbia, South Carolina– "I desire to call your attention to the fact that some of our soldiers have been committing the most outrageous robberies of watches, jewelry, &c. A case has come to my notice where a watch and several articles of jewelry were stolen by a foraging party under the eye of the commissioned officer in charge. Another, where a brute had violently assaulted a lady by striking her, and had then robbed her of a valuable gold watch. In one instance money was stolen to the amount of $150, and another, where an officer with a foraging party had allowed his men to take rings off the fingers of ladies in his presence. To-day a soldier was found plundering, arrested, placed under the guard of one of General Corse's orderlies, and was liberated by some of his comrades who had arms in their hands, and who threatened the life of the guard. These outrages must be stopped at all hazards, and the thieves and robbers who commit them be dealt with severely and summarily. I am inclined to think that there is a regularly organized banditti who commit these outrages and who share the spoils. I call upon you and upon all the officers and soldiers under you, who have one spark of honor or respect for the profession which they follow, to help me put down these infamous proceedings and to arrest the perpetrators. Please furnish to every inspector, provost-marshal, and officer in charge of a foraging party a copy of this letter, and enjoin them to be on the watch to stop these infamous proceedings, and to bring to justice the individuals who commit them." ~ Orders from Union General Oliver O Howard.
February 20– Monday– Nashville, Tennessee– Colonel R. D. Mussey of the United States Colored Troops reports to Andrew Johnson that there are 2600 children of former slaves enrolled in 11 schools in Tennessee.
February 20– Monday– Quebec City, Quebec, Canada– The Legislature of the Province of Canada passes a motion in favor of Confederation.


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UPDATED APRIL 2018: This article refers to a feature only available in our second-generation editor (also known as the Legacy Editor). It is not currently available in the third-generation editor.
One request that we often receive is "How do I create an em-dash in my email?". This is really easy to do but you need to have the code to do it. I'm going to show you how you can, using the html code view within your campaign's bock, how to do this.
And that's it! Super easy to add an em-dash. Log into your account now to add your em-dashes to your campaigns! If you have any questions let us know.
UPDATE: This feature is only available in our Second Generation Editor (2GE) and might not be available in all accounts.
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Thank you for reaching out to the Community with your question! I took a peek at your account and can see you are currently working in our newest Third Generation Editor (3GE). This particular article highlights a workaround when working in our previous Second Generation Editor (2GE). Our 3GE templates do not currently have access to HTML or the feature available to add an em-dash. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. In the meantime, I have tracked your feedback for both of these features in your account and passed them on to our engineers.
Just another current user jumping on the bandwagon to say that this is pretty discouraging. The em dash is one of the most commonly used punctuation marks in the English language and even with this inconvenient code work-around it still does not come out correctly. It looks more like an en dash or hyphen. I see this issue has been on the discussion boards for around 3 years with no correction. Not so great.
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We appreciate your feedback and understand your concerns with this. I checked your account and it looks like you're using both the Legacy Editor and the new Third Generation Editor. Either way, a workaround to including an em dash would be to first create it in Word and then copy/paste it into the text of your email campaign (created in either editor.) We apologize for the inconvenience and I've submitted your feedback about this to our programmers. Please let us know if we can provide any assistance with making an em dash appear correctly in any of your email campaigns. We're here to help!
Dear @KathrynN5 and All:
In our experience, when using the Legacy Editor copy-pasting from Word did not solve this problem. However, we find that the Third Gen Editor does support em-dashes. Hope this helps! Good luck!
Hi @EmilyB1
Thanks for sharing that tip with us! Glad you were able to insert an em-dash into your campaign.
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Our final gig of the tour was at the Al Minhad Air Base near Dubai. We were supposed to perform the night before but our flights were delayed to such an extent we missed the kick off time so had to cancel that show. After spending four and a half hours flying back to AMAB we then circled the base for another hour (the airforce were conducting some work and we had to wait for them to finish) that amount of time on a Hercules was not going to leave us with much energy to put on an energetic show. We had a leisurely day with a trip into Dubai that was uneventful. It was the first slow day as all we had to do was hand in our armour and a few other items to prepare for moving out the next day. That night we had dinner with the general in charge of AMAB, a proper officer and a gentleman. I loved that later that night he sat in the front row to enjoy the show. I almost felt bad about swearing in front of him but I was guessing I didn't drop anything he hadn't heard before.
The gig was in a massive aircraft hangar so it was the trickiest of all the gigs as you could hear your voice bouncing back at you before you could gauge the reaction of the crowd. Not a big deal, I've had to work through these types of gigs before but it did require a slightly different approach to my performance. This entailed a lot more pauses and the deliberate introduction of a routine that had some quiet moments in it that would help me to keep my rhythm and maintain my pacing. For anyone who has seen me in Melbourne this is known as the "Tram Story" and for anyone outside of Melbourne it is called the "Train Story".
My setlist was thus:
Set One
Gig brief
Flying on a Hercules
Hen's Night
Biker Gig
Old Lady and Scrabble
Turning 40
Car Crash in Adelaide
Hairy Baby
Invite Who You Want To Parties
Being An Arsehole
Little Boy Joke
Set Two
Tripping and Farting
Train Story
Getting Angry as I Get Older
No Need to Share All Your Opinions
Glitter in Invitations
People wearing your glasses
This was a great gig to finish the tour on. We'd had such an amazing experience from the people we worked with to the soldiers we were lucky enough to spend time with. I'll never forget the woman who had worked for the defence forces for the last 23 years and her plans for what comes next. There was the woman who celebrated her 10 year wedding anniversary in a foreign country while her husband was at home in Darwin maintaining their civillian life. There was also the man who declared he wasn't a life time soldier but instead his plan was to stay in the army for another ten years before beginning the plans for the next stage of his life. I loved the gossip the two soldiers in Kandahar dished on previous performers who had come through who were too up themselves to mingle with the Aussies. (I won't tell you who it was but suffice to say he's important in Rugby circles...which makes him unimportant everywhere else.)
I'll also remember that while we weren't in any danger it didn't mean we can avoid the fact we were in a warzone. After we'd left Tarin Kowt five American soldiers had died in a helicopter crash. There was the suicide bomber who detonated in Kabul the morning we flew into the nation's capital. When we stopped off briefly in Kandahar before returning to AMAB we were told a petrol tanker had been stolen that morning so if we saw one driving toward us our best course of action was to, "get the fuck out of the way!" The experience; without meaning to sound trite or drunk on hyperbole; really puts things in perspective and deeply humbling.
I was lucky enough to tour with some great performers (Doctor Karl and Bento), an amazing team (Felicity, Ben, Jason, James, David, Eileen, Aaron and the big guy Robbo) and meet some fantastic soldiers who are over there, doing their job with little fanfare, just their family and friends hoping they'll safely return to them when their time is done.
I look forward to the day that I can see all of them back in Australia.
Justin Hamilton
12th of March, 2013
United Arab Emirates


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Discover Stripes! Thermal Base Layers for everyone.
Why is Polypropylene good for you and your Kids?
Polypropylene thermals are the ideal next-to-skin garment for any outdoor activity or for just keeping you warm on those cold days & nights. The polypropylene fiber transfers perspiration to the outside of the garment to evaporate – creating a personal 'climate control zone' and preventing post-exercise chill.
Soft and comfortable to wear
- Non-allergenic, no itch
- Polypropylene has the best thermal properties of any known fiber - natural or man made
- Lowest moisture regains (minimal absorption) - hygienic, garments stay light 'n' dry, whereas Merino/wool (wicks & absorbs moisture) becomes wet, heavy, and clammy.
- Floats in water (fabulous underneath wet suits)
- Easy care (machine HOT washable), durable, color-fast, non staining
- Dries super quickly
Skin safe and eco-friendly
Polypropylene does not contain harmful substances:
- Unlike some other man-made fibers, Polypropylene does not use chemical coatings to enhance performance
- Color pigments are locked into the Polypropylene fiber, so the yarn does not need to be dyed (no heavy metals, or other harmful by-products as used in wool dyeing/processing)
- 'Chemically inert': Polypropylene consists of just two naturally occurring elements, carbon and hydrogen. (non allergenic)
Fabric Construction
The fabric used in Stripes Gear polypropylene thermals has been developed and refined over the last 20 years, culminating in a fabric that is today widely regarded as the ultimate marriage of maximum thermal efficiency, together with a dynamic action non-restrictive cloth. Whilst this (1x1 rib) fabric is generally referred to as a "normal weight", it is in comparison with others in this class, a PREMIUM fabric being a thicker and more full-bodied fabric which boasts a weight of 175 grams per square metre (of fabric).
This is due to a higher knitting count per square centimetre being used than most other manufacturers, who use inferior lighter fabric weights anywhere between 135 grams to 170 grams. This premium fabric is a fundamental and crucial factor in Polypropylene thermal garments that "PERFORM". In considering the unequalled "Moisture Management Capability" of polypropylene itself - more yarn within the fabric, quite simply, means greater and faster moisture transfer.
Garment Construction and Design
In any apparel product, the weakest areas are most likely to be the seams. With this in mind, a tubular knit construction fabric was actively sought, as this would lessen the number of seams within a number of underwear styles. Seams produce a "bulking" of fabric and together with the introduction of non-polypropylene components (threads of cotton, polyesters, nylons etc.) can cause excessive discomfort and irritation to the wearer.
Many people are acutely aware of "pressure build up" from bulky seams trapped next to the skin underneath outer garments.
Side seams in tops can be a major source of these discomfort areas, particularly in the underarm (4 fabric pieces come together in a point!) and at the waist.
After all, what we were looking for was a warm "SECOND SKIN" with prerequisites of COMFORT, WARMTH, and DURABILITY.
As our fabric has a tremendous S-T-R-E-T-C-H capability, a fabric tube width has been selectively engineered to cater for, and satisfy, the majority of body shapes and sizes that our garments can be expected to fit. Our sizes are more reflective of true sizing, and do not need to be sold "one size up".


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Recipe from the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association
3/4 cup wild rice
1/2 cup quinoa
2 cups fresh Chilean cherries, pitted and cut in half
2 celery stalks, diced
3/4 cup smoked Gouda cheese
1/2 cup chopped, toasted pecans
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fruity vinegar (raspberry, strawberry or other)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large saucepan, bring six cups of water to a boil. Add wild rice and cook for 30 minutes on medium heat. Add quinoa and cook until both rice and quinoa are tender, approximately 15 minutes more. Drain excess water and rinse with cold water. Drain well; set aside.
Spread whole pecans on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for approximately 8 minutes (or until fragrant), stirring once. Let pecans cool and chop. If using sliced pecans, toast in a small, dry skillet over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until lightly browned (approximately 3 minutes). Let pecans cool.
Combine oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and whisk until well blended. Add the rice and quinoa to a serving bowl and mix. Add cherries, celery, Gouda, and chopped pecans, and toss gently. Salad is best served at room temperature, but cold is fine.


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"Hey," said the first one, "Wanna longboard there?"
"Yeah," said the second one, dropping her longboard to the pavement. They had longboards.
They longboarded off on their trusty longboards.
A few minutes later they complicated the narrative by returning with sport bags and hockey sticks. Were the longboards in the bags? They weren't saying.
They left on their feet, having outgrown longboards.


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Tag: Addicted To Blush
Claire @ From the Land of Lorp tagged me several months back to do the Addicted to Blush tag!
It's funny because I don't really consider myself a blush addict, even though it's the one thing that always perks my face up! Blush lover...yes, that's what I prefer ha ha!! Lately I've been pretty fickle with colors and finishes - I'll use something for a bit and then suddenly it starts looking all wrong. So weird!
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I have 18 blushes total. TOTAL. That's not much for a beauty lover??? And actually it would've been less, but I resurrected several from the purge pile after berating myself for getting rid of such beautiful things. I mean, everything deserves a second chance, yes?! Ok, but that's a topic for another time.
See all the lovely colors below...my 3 current favorites are in the middle...
Onto the Tag questions!!
1. What blush color suits you the most?
This changes constantly, depending on my mood so I don't really know how to answer this one! Sometimes I want pink and girly, sometimes I was very neutral, sometimes I want a little peachy pink glow!
2. Pressed, cream or loose blush?
Pressed by far. Can you tell?!! I love the effect of creams, but they require more time and elbow grease than I'm usually willing to put in.
3. Favorite shimmery blush?
At the moment, Tom Ford Frantic Pink...though it's not super shimmery. But the color is perfect...not too peach, not too pink...juuuust RIGHT!!
4. Favorite matte blush?
Burberry Earthy. For me it's the perfect blush/contour/almost-bronzer that is beautiful alone or layered. And it blends beautifully.
5. Favorite cream blush?
NARS Penny Lane. Compliments any lip color, any eye combo. Perfection in a blush!!
6. Favorite drugstore blush?
I don't own any drugstore blushes.
7. Favorite high end blush?
Hmmmmm...hmmmmm...depends on my mood! But I guess it would be one of the 3 in the middle of the pic - Tom Ford Frantic Pink, Burberry Earthy or NARS Douceur.
8. Favorite bright blush?
I guess Chanel Fleur de Lotus, even though I don't think it's super bright once applied.
9. Biggest blush disappointment/regret?
Tom Ford Narcissist. I remember Lola posting that her SA had 3 left and I almost broke my arm trying to get to my phone quickly enough!! It was LE and really wasn't to be found anywhere except for eBay at prices higher than I was willing to pay. I totally S C O R E D, right?!!!
Not so fast. The color is gorgeous, stunning and brilliant in the pan, but on my skin it pulls too red and makes me look all patchy. This is one I pulled out of the purge pile just because. Just because, you know, one day my face might change and it might all of a sudden look amazing on me!!! Because, you know, it's LE!!!!!!
10. Best blush packaging?
TOM FORD. Exactly :-)
11. What's on your blush wish list?
Hmmmmm...hmmmm...actually nothing at the moment - so weird!!! I have a wish list overflowing with other things though!! But I guess if I was forced to say something it would be to add to my Tom Ford Collection.
12. Number 1 Holy Grail Blush?
Nars Penny Lane, hands down. STILL trying to find a powder dupe for it, both in color and close finish. I've been given suggestions, but they never quite pan out. Sigh. Until then I hardly ever touch this one, even though I know it'll soon go bad, if it hasn't already. I don't dare get too close just in case it is indeed bad and I have to throw it out :-( Boooooooooo.
A BIG thank you to Claire for tagging me :-) xoxoxo
I'm pretty late to this particular Tag party, but I'd like to tag Appu, Ellie, Jenn, Divya and Julie! No pressure at all to do the tag, but if you are interested we'd love to see your blush stash, ladies!! :-) xoxo
You can read about Julie's Addicted to Blush Tag, HERE.


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Man's best friend will get a workout at Saint Francis Healthcare System's ninth annual Furry 5K and One-Mile Fun Walk Saturday, June 3. You do not need a dog to participate, but dogs are welcome at the event, which benefits the Inpatient Rehabilitation pet therapy program.
"This is a very fun event every year," says Sandy Duncan, MSA, ACSM, EP-C, manager for health and wellness services at Fitness Plus. "Some people choose to dress their dogs in costume, and some just come to enjoy everyone else's dogs."
The event begins at Missouri Running Co., 1720 Kingshighway (off Lexington, behind Plaza Tire) at 8 am. The cost is $25 for every runner or walker whose registration is received by May 19, and $30 for later registrations. All who register by May 19 will receive a T-shirt.
Call 573-331-3355 for more information or register online at www.furry5K2017.eventbrite.com.


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If you have a group of 7+ most wineries require a reservation. If you have a group of 6 or fewer reservations are not required and you can ignore the below information about our Custom Designed Itinerary and Reservations Tour Package. There are two ways to help ensure an excellent tour!
This options totals $105.
With the Custom Designed Itinerary and Reservations Package, we will work with you to craft your itinerary. Some of the wineries require pre-payment of tastings or need a CC on file to hold reservations. Each winery's policy is different. We use a CC Authorization Form to work with their policies. Attached is a CC Authorization Form. Please fill that out and return it as soon as you can. This will help expedite the process once Andy or Bergen begins contacting wineries for your tour. Do you prefer reds or whites, sweet or dry, gorgeous setting or a more serious wine tasting experience? This will help us craft your itinerary.
Once you have your itinerary complete, email us with your destination, and arrival time at each location. One of our team members will confirm with each venue that your reservations are in fact made. If a venue notifies us that your reservations are not made then we will not be able to take you to that venue. If this occurs, we will attempt to find a suitable alternate venue that does not require reservations for a group of your size. This may result in a subpar experience if we have to make last minute decisions.
NOTE: If you do not purchase a Custom Designed Itinerary with Reservations Package OR make your own itinerary and reservations then we will be unable to provide you with a tour that is optimal. We will attempt to find locations that will accept a group of your size at the last minute. This may mean you visit locations that you do not wish to visit or that differ from your preferences for the day.
Custom Designed Itinerary Packages cannot be added if your tour is taking place in 14 days or less. Failure to return a credit card authorization form or answer questions in a timely manner may result in additional fees or cancellation of your Itinerary and Reservations package.
Once Custom Wine Tour Itineraries are set and finalized with the venues, changes to itinerary and reservations may incur a $75 Alteration Fee. Changes to itinerary may not be possible due to pre-existing reservations.
Changes in group size may be accommodated given availability. Balance of originally scheduled tour will not decrease if party size decreases.
If you have a balance due, you can pay the remainder of your bill by cash, check or CC. Post-deposit payments with CC incur a 5% processing fee.
As a reminder, due to ABC regulation, tour companies are not allowed to pay for tasting fees. Final balance is due the day of your tour.
*Gratuity is not required but can be offered if you would like to acknowledge exceptional customer service.
Let us know if you have any questions!


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Minnesota Family Photography
Words cannot express how cold the weather was for this gorgeous extended family photo session. I looked up "cold" in the thesaurus and considered just listing all the possible words here, but decided not a single one did justice to it. Thank you, Minnesota.
This family, however, rocked it. Even the Florida family members (especially the Florida family members?) were absolutely amazing to work with in the frigid Minnesota air. Looking at how young those sweet children are, I am confident they will grow into hearty Minnesotans.
Other than the fact that I hate wearing gloves while photographing, I have the distinct advantage of being bundled during these cold family photo shoots. I look like a walking sleeping bag, while clients run around and always manage to look completely natural. Over and over again, I am amazed at how much I love the end results of winter photo shoots.
Danielle Geri
Selected top Minneapolis newborn photographers, Danielle provides award-winning lifestyle photography, photographing stories throughout Minnesota. Danielle often longs for the loveliness of the Twin Cities, while savoring country life just outside Buffalo, MN. Specializing in newborn and family photography, she adores watching families grow. Danielle and her husband are raising two delightful kids and attempting to reign in frequent over-committing, so they can do important things (like see each other and watch Netflix). Danielle travels to Annandale, Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Andover, Buffalo, Monticello, and more. Contact her today at 763-670-7657.


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The first time I watched Leave Her To Heaven, one of the most popular movies of 1946, lipstick wasn't on the tip of my tongue. Sure, the technicolor wowed me. I mean, really, it felt like I'd fallen into a Douglas Sirk dream, full of vivid greens and browns.
Lipstick was, however, on the minds of director Martin Scorsese and film critic Richard Schickel when they watched the film. In Schickel's 2011 book, Conversations With Scorsese, the two talk Raging Bull, The Last Temptation of Christ, Gangs of New York and all of Scorese's other films, but they also wander onto other topics, including the director's movie poster collection. Yup, he's got an original Leave Her To Heaven poster.
Here's what they said about Leave Her To Heaven:
MARTIN SCORESE: "The poster of Leave Her To Heaven evokes the entire movie for me. It's not the greatest film, but it's one of my favorites; I like watching it."
RICHARD SCHICKEL: "Gene Tierney's lipstick blows your mind."
MARTIN SCORESE: "It just knocks you down. We studied it for Aviator."
RICHARD SCHICKEL: "All the lipsticks in that film are terribly vivid."
See for yourself if this trailer leaves lipstick traces.
The scene that took my breathe away features Gene Tierney in a rowboat on a placid lake. In the water near her is her lover's brother, a disabled teen practicing his swimming strokes. I hesitate to say more, hoping not to ruin it for those who've never seen the movie.
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California sagebrush
Sagebrushes are mostly highly branched aromatic woody shrubs with evergreen leaves, but they can be herbs as well. California sagebrush is the only sagebrush that grows in chaparral that has woody stems and long linear thread-like leaves often with several leaflets which branch off of them (generally less than 2 cm (.78 in)) with its margins curled under. The common desert sagebrush (big sagebrush, A. tridentata) by contrast has thick wedge-shaped 3-lobed leaves and generally occurs at high elevations or in interior semi-desert habitats.
Well-established California sagebrush stands are important habitat for the California Gnatcatcher, which is a federally threatened bird. Oils produced or stored in the stems and leaves of California Sagebrush contain several toxic terpenes, which make them unpalatable to livestock and to most wild plant-eating mammals. These oils may also account for both its aromatic scent and the fact that the soil beneath these shrubs is usually bare of other seedlings. In fact, the moisture that condenses on and then drips from the surfaces of Sagebrush leaves following the first autumn rains are toxic. Many insects forage on its leaves, making these shrubs a rich source of nutrition for insect-eating birds and small mammals.


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Looking Collectively at Risk.
Pathways for Medication Safety Tool #2. Chicago, IL: American Hospital Association; 2003.
A compendium of risk assessment tools to assist in the prevention of medication errors. The tools emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to managing risk with key sections focusing on physicians, nurses, pharmacists, risk managers, and administrators.
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Assessing Bedside Bar-Coding Readiness.
Pathways for Medication Safety Tool #3. Chicago, IL: American Hospital Association; 2003.
The purpose of this tool is to help hospitals gauge their readiness to implement new bedside bar coding medication administration technology.


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Tips for Florist Branding
If I were to ask you who your ideal client is, how would you respond? A lot of folks reply with saccharine platitudes about serving all people, all styles, and all budgets. But the unfortunate reality is that we can't be everything to everyone. It is doing the clients a disservice when we try to serve all styles at any price point. One of the best things you can do for your business and your clients is to niche down early and identify who your true ideal client is.
In addition to my work in the Wedding Industry, by day I am a marketing manager and have had years of experience in sales. Even still, I'll be the first to admit I made the mistake of not properly defining my audience, not in one, but two of my businesses!
In 2008, I opened a custom wedding gown design company. I was arguably pretty young, and it was my first actual entrepreneurial effort. I would make anything the clients asked. I was always scrambling to accommodate their budgets and desired design details, whether they were feasible or not. I had the skills and a high standard for the work I delivered, so what suffered at the end of the day was my paycheck and my satisfaction with the business. I wasn't designing gowns that were truly my style either. I found myself dreading the work, and I dreaded the client consults and deliveries as well. I didn't feel good about the process, and that made me question my talents and skills, wondering if I even deserved to make a real living as a designer.
After I closed up shop on the gown business, I vowed only ever to do work that I felt aligned with my values and aesthetic. When it came time to start the branding and preliminary work for my Wedding Planning business, this value was front and center. My second mistake was that I did not consider the budgets of my hypothetical future clients. I wanted to be accessible and help people who were planning DIY weddings. The problem was that I ended up undervaluing my work again. I quickly learned that a rebrand away from budget-focused, DIY clients was going to be necessary if I ever wanted to have a viable business and livable income. I loved the work I was doing and my clients, but still could not afford to live on planning alone.
So in 2017, I sat down and thought hard about my ideal clients and the direction I needed to take my brand. I applied everything I knew about marketing and target audience and actually began walking the walk, instead of just talking the talk.
Who is your brand speaking to?
The first thing you should do if you feel you are not reaching the right people with your brand is to ask who those people are. What are their personalities like? What do they do for fun? Where do they hang out on weekends? What is their job? What music do they listen to? Where do they live? Dig deep and create a mental picture of your ideal client, their aesthetic, and their values.
Do you identify with your ideal client? You certainly do not have to, but you will have a far easier time relating to them and speaking to them if you feel connected and understand their lifestyle and needs. We are not necessarily our ideal client. Often we share personality traits or aesthetics, but there could be other details that are different, such as age, household income, and lifestyle.
Now put yourself in their shoes. How would your ideal client react to your current branding and marketing messages? Be honest with yourself. You need to make sure that your ideal client identifies with and responds positively to your branding.


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My husband and I have always enjoyed a good bag of popcorn while watching a movie at home, but I was never a fan of the fact that I couldn't control all of the ingredients going into my popcorn. A few years back, my husband and I decided to get a Hot Air Popcorn Maker. At the time, I wasn't sure if we would end up using the popcorn maker often enough to justify the purchase. I thought that maybe we would have popcorn every once in a while, but that would be the extent of our popcorn adventures.
While shopping at Williams-Sonoma for cookware one day, I was offered a sample of popcorn by an associate. It was the most deliciously spicy piece of popcorn! I had to know how it was made and the associate shared with me that it had come from their Chipotle Spicy Rub (that was typically used for meats). Brilliant! I bought the spiced rub and Chipotle Popcorn quickly became our go-to snack of choice.
Over time my curiosity for new popcorn flavor combinations has continued to grow and I have come up with a variety of flavor combinations. Today I am sharing 3 of my favorite flavor combinations that are delicious and easy to make. While there is nothing better than a classic bowl of popcorn, these 3 flavor combinations are certainly tasty alternatives.
Cinnamon Toast Popcorn
- 1/2c Popcorn kernels
- 4Tbs Butter
- 1 Bag White Chocolate Chips (Mini or Regular)
- 1/4c Powdered Sugar
- 1/4c Caster Sugar
- 1 1/2tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
- Pinch of Kosher Salt
- Pop kernels in air popper and set aside in a large bowl
- In a second bowl, combine both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Set aside
- In a small sauce pan, melt down butter, add white chocolate chips and stir until mixture is completely melted together
- Remove from heat, pour white chocolate over popcorn, mix to combine
- Add sugar mixture to popcorn and mix to combine
- Spread the popcorn mixture out on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil to dry for 30 minutes
- Serve and enjoy
Parmesan, Parsley and Truffle Oil Popcorn
- 1/2c Popcorn (Freshly Popped)
- 1 Tbs White Truffle Oil
- 1/2c Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1/3c Chopped Parsley
- 1/2 tsp Maldon Sea Salt
- Pop kernels in an air popper
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with popcorn
Chipotle Popcorn
- 1/2c Popcorn (Freshly Popped)
- 2tsp Chipotle Seasoning
- Olive Oil (Bottle is fine, but spray olive oil works best)
- Pinch of Maldon Smoked Sea Salt (*to taste)
- Pop kernels in an air popper
- Lightly spray (or drizzle) olive oil over the top of popcorn
- Sprinkle 1tsp of Chipotle Rub and mix contents
- Lightly spray top of popcorn again with olive oil
- Sprinkle second teaspoon of Chipotle Rub and mix contents
- Garnish with Smoked Maldon Sea Salt to taste


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The international landsknecht community & home of Stockholmsfänikan
I plan on doing lederwams with a belt, but no sleeves. I would of course have a white blouse underneath. Would that be considered authentic?
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Discover business opportunities, in or around Georgetown, with well-established brands, who are looking for people like you to help them grow.
As of the 2010 United States Census, Georgetown, located in the Centennial State, had a total population of 9,114 people. This makes Georgetown the one hundred thirtieth-most populated city in the state of CO.


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Founded by artist Ali Pretty in 1997, and inspired by her training in carnival arts in Trinidad and India, Kinetika now has an unrivalled reputation for working with local communities on projects that change the way people feel about where they live, including T100 walking festival and Silk River, a Re-Imagine India project for the UK/India Year of Culture that connected 10 communities along the Thames with 10 along the Hooghly in 2017.
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Across the country, Parks and Rec departments are being asked to do more with less. These challenges aren't unique to you. They're universal.
Offering new and dynamic programs to your community in this financial climate can be a daunting task. We know because we've asked. We've asked you what stands in your way and the answers have come back loud, clear and consistent. It's a challenge to:
- Efficiently manage operations
- Drive participation and fill activities
- Capture data insight to help you be more business-wise
- Minimize your costs
Read our third-party customer audit report: The Financial Benefits of a Recreation Management Solution.
Departments without modern systems in place are simply feeling burdened by administrivia.
Now, let's get to the good news.
Existing customers of ACTIVE Net have identified four benefits they've experienced from upgrading their software solution:
Saving TIME through Improved Operations Management
Time is money, so it pays to look at consistent and impactful ways to save time.
Imagine taking some of your most time-consuming tasks — facilitating participant registration and facilities books — and AUTOMATING them. Allowing residents to manage their participation through online, self-serve processes reduces staff involvement by at least 20%. Some organizations have reported much higher gains in staff efficiency in specific areas (such as 100% reduction in time spent on facilities booking), as well as easily getting by with fewer full time employees.
Other areas that will see time-savings include cash-handling, communications and payment collection.
Increasing REVENUE through Improved Participation
Online activity enrollment or facility reservation makes it easy for participants to sign up wherever, whenever. That means they could be engaging while you're sleeping! In fact, one city's Parks & Rec department saw $50,000 in registrations pour in between midnight and 1am on their first night online. This wasn't even an option before!
Tech-savvy customers actually prefer a self-service approach and are more likely to participate more when the process is easy and frictionless. Another upside is that outstanding payments become a non-issue.
And targeted, automated communications allow you to put specific offers right in the hands of those most likely to be interested. Email marketing alone yields an average 44% ROI.
Catalyzing GROWTH through Improved Data Insight
This is an area with multiple financial benefits. First, with automated, integrated reports, you're saving in the area of time and efficiency from a data-gathering perspective. (And remember: Time is money!) Data that used to take multiple hair-pulling days to retrieve can effortlessly be at your fingertips every morning.
Beyond that, however, having visibility into your community's activities behavior and how your programs are performing can fire up your creativity to implement data-driven, game-changing strategies. Zero limits!
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Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is the invisible elephant in the room. All of the above categories contribute to TCO, but the easiest to quantify is the savings of a fully hosted SaaS system over a self-hosted system. You're looking at 100% reduction in the cost of database and webservers! Harder to calculate but real, nonetheless, are the costs of inefficiency, staff or customer frustration, unexpected outages, and declining participation rates.
Don't forget the enormous time and financial savings of not having to manage PCI compliance on your own. Our customers report reduced overall compliance costs of 75% by saving time to run credit card transactions and draft reports, and by eliminating the cost of upgrading all computers to be in compliance.
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The first impression a potential employer receives is a resume. For a resume to be successful, it should be a reflection of your personality and skills. Most people (especially in the dental field) make the mistake of putting too much information/don't include the right information on their resume.
Tip #1: Don't overthink it!
Resume building does not have to be difficult. Imagine yourself as the employer receiving your own resume. Think about the information they would actually want to know and exclude the fluff. As an employer, reading through hundreds of resumes is exhausting and tedious so make yours short and sweet!
Tip #2: Condense
It is impressive when resume content can be condensed into something short and to the point. You don't need lengthy sentences to prove that you are an eligible candidate for the job. Employers want to see what experience is relevant and applicable to what you are applying for. Long summaries could be your downfall, so learn how to state your qualifications in a simple manner.
Tip #3: Keep it Clean
Your resume sheet should be easy to navigate and clean. Fancy fonts and elaborate borders aren't necessary and cause a distraction from your content. In fact, having a clear, concise, and condensed resume sets you apart from the others and shows employers you know how to be professional. Choose a simple and easy-to-read font that allows the employer to focus on the quality of your resume.


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Ultra Thin Sliced Lower Sodium Smoked Ham
Ultra Thin Sliced Lower Sodium Smoked Ham is rated out of 5 by 2.
This low sodium ham is ultra-thin, slow-smoked and has the same great taste. Carefully crafted meals deserve the highest-quality ingredients: now made with no artificial preservatives, no added nitrates and nitrites* and no artificial flavors.
*Except for those naturally occurring in the celery juice powder and sea salt.
Nutritional Info
- Serving Size 2 oz (56g)
- Servings Per Container 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 80 Calories From Fat 15
- Total Fat 1.5g 3%
- Saturated Fat 1g 5%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 30mg 10%
- Sodium 450mg 19%
- Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
- Sugar 2g
- Protein 10g 16%
- Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
- Calcium 0% Iron 2%
- *Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Due to potential product reformulations, the most accurate information can be found on the product package.
IngredientsCURED WITH WATER, DEXTROSE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SODIUM LACTATE, SALT, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, YEAST EXTRACT, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.
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The tour begins by picking you up at your hotel in a Mercedes Benz van with 18 seats (around 7:00 to 7:30 a.m. in the lobby). Arriving at the Mayaland Hotel, we will pass directly by the private entrance to the archaeological site to avoid crowds. Once inside, you will take a tour of 2 hours exploring the ancient Mayan Civilization with a certified guide who will explain you the historical significance of the buildings and most important archaeological constructions such as The Observatory, The Nunnery, the Church and Akab Dzib.
Then we will continue to the main square where the famous Temple of Kukulcan is located (El Castillo or the Pyramid), the remarkable Ball Game, The Temple of the Jaguars, The Platform of Eagles and Jaguars, the Platform of Venus, the Tzompantli, the Temple of the Warriors and the Temple of a Thousand Columns. You will also have free time to explore the site on your own to admire the monuments and take pictures.
After the visit to the ruins, admire the IK KIL cenote and we will meet to enjoy a delicious Lunch Buffet in the beautiful Mayaland Hotel. During lunch there will be traditional Yucatan dances and music. You can then return to the ruins or take a break in the lounge chairs, take a dip in the pool or explore the tropical garden. There are also optional activities like bike riding or horseback riding at an additional cost. Finally we will take the shuttle back to the hotel to get to Cancun around 6:00 pm.
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A large group of 4-year old children are led into a room. Each child is seated and given a marshmallow. "You can eat the marshmallow right now if you want. But if you wait until I come backto eat your marshmallow to go with it." The giver of marshmallows then leaves the children alone in the room. The 4-year old who eats the marhmallow is oriented towards the present.
The 4-year old who waits is oriented towards the future.
Yes, we can learn big things from small indicators.
"At the age of 40 the group that didn't eat their marshmallows had more successful marriage, higher incomes, greater career satisfaction and better health than the marshmallow eaters."
One third of the children ate the marshmallow immediately. One third help out for a short time, then ate the marshmallow. One third waited the 15 - 20 minutes until the giver of marshmallows returned with the promised, second marshmallow.
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I love Chinese food and when I say Chinese food, I mean Americanized Chinese food. I still remember when I was younger and my Dad was out of town, my Mom and I would always treat ourselves to Chinese and our favorite was sweet sour chicken. My Dad didn't care much for Chinese food so it was a perfect time to indulge ourselves.
We'd always order way to much food so we'd have leftovers. The one thing we'd always love is the sweet sour chicken. Chicken, battered, deep-fried, and slathered with thick orange tangy sauce. Mmmm it was soooo goood, and soooo bad for you lol! But when I started eating healthier I needed a healthier alternative to my beloved sweet sour chicken!
Now I confess this recipe uses Guy Fieri's Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce. While most would state that this isn't exactly clean – I scoured the grocery aisles for a BBQ sauce that wasn't loaded with sugar and vinegar (it kills my stomach) and still tasted good. My criteria also includes that I can still pronounce all the ingredients on the back and that there is no high fructose corn syrup – so it's a win for me.
Sweet Sour Chicken Spotlight
It's true, honey is packed with calories and sugar but it is still a super food and studies are still showing it's incredible health benefits – so indulge in this delicious dish, but everything in moderation!
- Honey's antioxidants and flavonoids help to reduce risks in cancer and heart disease.
- Can help in reducing ulcers and gastrointestinal disorders as all honey is antibacterial.
- It is superior in maintaining glycogen levels and improving recovery time – so hit the gym!
- Helps in reducing inflammation, and is used as a cough suppressant/throat irritant.
If you love chicken make sure to check out the easy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken!
Sweet Sour Chicken
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup sweet bbq sauce
- 1/8 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- Spray skillet with your preferred cooking spray.
- Scissor cut chicken into bite size pieces into a skillet.
- Add honey, bbq sauce, and water.
- Coat the chicken with the mixture and place skillet on medium heat.
- Continue to stir contents together until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Sauce should begin to lightly boil.
- Serve over rice or your choice of veggies. My favorite is Jasmine rice and a bell pepper mix!
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- Did you and your Mom have a special food that you shared?!


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John Childrey won the Republican nomination for Chesterfield County's commonwealth's attorney Saturday with 80 percent of the vote in a canvass at six locations.
Childrey, chief deputy commonwealth's attorney in Chesterfield, defeated Stacey Davenport, a Henrico County domestic violence prosecutor.
The two were vying for the Grand Old Party's nod to replace longtime former commonwealth's attorney Billy Davenport, who resigned July 1.
Childrey will square off with Democrat Scott Miles, a Chesterfield defense attorney, in the Nov. 6 general election. Independent candidates have until Aug. 17 to file, according to county registrar Constance L. Tyler.
Childrey garnered 935 votes to 233 for Davenport. Childrey touted his endorsement by Billy Davenport during the campaign, and he noted that he was hired by Davenport over 20 years ago.
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The Honorary Degrees Committee, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, meets once a year. Its role is to receive and, where appropriate, to endorse nominations of individuals considered worthy to receive honorary degrees and honorary fellowships, which are ultimately approved by Senate and Council. The Committee also gives preliminary consideration to nominations for national honours from within the University.
Further information on the membership and remit of the Honorary Degrees Committee is available.
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On Friday the 13th of November, 2015, the French Capital of Paris was attacked in the most heinous way possible. Armed gunmen opened fire and blew themselves up in various locations across the city. The gruesome attacks claimed at least 129 innocent lives and left 352 injured.
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text: The 2017/18 Volvo Ocean Race has begun… by Sean Fidler | Oct 22, 2017 | Sailing The 2017-2018 Volvo Ocean Race started today (Leg 1 of 12) out of Alicante, Spain. The start video (below) was fun with several penalties, numerous sail changes and a hectic situation with the spectator fleet at the final mark before heading out to sea. All the info here on the website: http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/home.html A great Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/volvooceanrace/ A great photo gallery here: http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/photo/10144_Hot-off-the-press.html A great live video of the entire start and inshore course here: http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/video/10147_Leg-1-Start-full-replay.html #marketing101


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Be the most stylish this Valentine's Day 🎀❤/
Valentine's Day is around the corner and whether or not your celebrating, who says you still can't look and feel cute!?
I have rounded up a few of my favourite Valentine's Day girl essentials! Here are a few of my favourite Valentine's Day items to create the perfect look...
1.Heart sweater//2.Frilly Jeans //3.Velour Lip Scrub//4.Red Liquid Lipstick//5.Classic High heel//6.OTK Boots
- This sweater I ordered last week and it already arrived! It's always a great day to receive something in the mail, especially when it comes from one of my favourite places to shop! These sweaters are my go to for everyday! They are the softest most comfortable sweaters! Perfect for this Valentine's Day look and then everyday after that! ;)
- These distressed frilly jeans are also so perfect for the relaxed, trendy look this Valentine's Day! I've found them in the classic jeans and the white jean! Something every girl needs in their closet!
- Getting your lips smooth during these winter months can be achieved with this amazing lip scrub! It's the perfect way to get smooth, kissable lips before applying your favourite lip colour!
- This lip colour is so classic and it is my go-to when I want to feel extra glammed! Everybody should have a red lipstick in their bag, and this one is a must for sure!
- Shoes are an essential part of any outfit! These heels are a perfect pair with the frilly jeans in any colour
- Having a few different options of shoes are a must in any girls closet! Not only do I love a great classic heel, I also love these otk (over the knee) boots! I have gotten so many compliments when I wear these! They never fall down and go with everything! And they come in other classic colours!
Happy Valentine's Day! Thanks for stopping by!
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- RobertK125 commented on Bas van Straaten's instructable Arduino Touch Capacitive MIDI Keyboard3 years ago
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i used the updated sensor calibration sketch because the old one didnt work with my mega. i can upload the firmware and see it as a midi device but cannot see any midi output. is there a way i can check its outputting midi before i chage the firmware.View Instructable »
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Senior Living in 04662 (Northeast Harbor, ME)
Surrounding zip codes: 04675, 04679, 04660, 04653, 04612, 04674, 04609, 04693, 04685, 04613
The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.
SeniorScore™ Overview
- 04662 scores the same as the Northeast Harbor, ME average of 75.
- 04662 scores significantly higher than the Maine average of 68.
- 04662 scores higher than the national average of 72.
Health & Safety
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within close range.
- There are 2 hospitals nearby (Mount Desert Island Hospital and Mount Desert Island Hospital).
- There is 1 senior living facility in the area (Sonogee Rehabilitation and Living Center).
- There are no home healthcare providers operating in the area.
- There are 6 fire stations in close proximity.
- The average life expectancy is 79.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 13 pharmacies within short driving distance.
Recreation & Leisure
- The area has a very high percent of seniors (44% of the total population).
- There are 8 golf courses nearby, including Northeast Harbor Golf Club, Causeway Club, and Kebo Valley Club.
- There are 16 parks nearby, including Asticou Azalea Garden, Mount Desert Land & Garden Preserve, and Acadia National Park.
- There are 4 churches nearby, including First Light Assembly of God, Maine Sea Coast Mission, and Acadia Monthly Meeting.
- The area has a high number of malls and/or shopping centers.
- The area has an average number of grocery stores and/or markets.
- The area has a high number of movie theatres.
- The area has an average number of health clubs / fitness studios.
- The property taxes average 2.92% of total income, which is medium compared to the national median.
- The property taxes average 0.81% of total property value, which is low compared to the national median.
- The sales tax rate is 5.50%, which is very low compared to the national median.
- Maine has a very high average state income tax rate of 5.08%.
- The area has an average household income of $50,396, which is in the top 70% of all incomes in the US.
- The area has a median household income of $33,250, which is in the top 85% of all incomes in the US.
- The area has a per capita income of $33,445, which is in the top 16% of all per capita incomes in the US.
- Assisted living costs average $49,410 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $104,573 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $28,730 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $50,107 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 1.56%, which is very low compared to national statistics.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
General Quality of Life
- This area receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- This area has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This area has above average air quality.
- 04662 has a sparse population density of 180.3 people per square mile.
- Residents have a very short daily commute time.
- The area has a high public school quality ranking.
- The area has a very high public school safety ranking.
- This area has a very high education attainment of 100.00%.


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Word Legos
We're in purgatory 'til we purge our stories, right?
So, here, I'ma try my hand at Shakespeare.
After all, I was born already half way there.
So I begin.
And I began with my eyes open wide,
Stayed open through Yale on my near full ride.
You can call that assisted suicide
Cause in my time at Yale
I took in what I could but I did not inhale.
Yes, they refine your mind at this fine institution
but distract you from the fact they leave you spiritually stupid.
They teach you not just how but what to think,
and that's that your sh*t don't stink.
Yes, I'm from Bridgeport, but that Kool-Aid I will NOT drink.
Confusion trickles down from the Ivory Tower of Babel:
"Forget swingsets. Here, instead, we play with p-sets and Scrabble."
Pedantic playgrounds groom children to believe themselves God
yet doom children to be spiritually robbed of their humanity,
their true divinity.
Intelligent and Eloquent but still Ignorant.
It's a tragedy.
This was me.
I graduated, my mind blazin'
but my soul
a raisin
But that refrain stayed playin',
that refrain stayed slayin'
through all that section BS-in'
and second guessing—
that refrain,
that do or die question.
But TENNYSON—
tell me:
Why does this light brigade feel so heavy?
And Lord levy
this charge,
my curse—
my blessing:
My heart sends out strong signals but I get spotty reception.
Twenty-three years of testing
and only at this intersection
can I stand in my truth
and hold it self evident.
Then SLAM!
Take these high hopes
and negative slopes
intercept them.
y=mx+b still doesn't answer: why?
Who am I next to be?
High, with the sun shining next to me?
Or doomed to die having had nobody
join me in my primal ecstacy?
Stated more explicilty:
I love life's simplicity,
and like a child I want to play endlessly.
Will you
wander bravely
into the art
that saves me
from life's hard parts
when the heart's dark?
Some words from the wise
Travel light for all expeditions,
internal missions,
eternal visions
and nuclear fissions.
Time to fuse with the muse!
Zoom past the visible spectrum
with its reds and its blues
overused in our flags
and our bruises—
Let's go!
Newton's Law of Conservation states a rolling stone gathers no moss
so lets go!
Oprah's Law of Conversation states the best listener makes the best boss
so let's go!
I wonder:
Do you think Waldo thought he was lost?
I want to cruise with Emerson!
Blaze through a trail with Emma's Sun!
(I don't mean to disrespect the cultured but
I ain't got time to be a vulture and
pick apart the decomposing corpses of dead composers
my corpus callosum can't help but connect opposing art forms
I'm guilty
by free association!)
Verse done.
Journey begun.
To infinity!
Between zero
and one.
Emma Speer


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Kids Caring for the Community program awards funds to South Central Elementary
UNION MILLS, Ind. – As part of its ongoing partnership with local elementary schools, the Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters (IKORCC) wrapped up its third quarter session of Kids Caring for the Community and awarded $500 to South Central Elementary School. Each year, Kids Caring for the Community awards money to participating elementary schools in Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties.
There are four total Kids Caring for the Community sessions throughout the academic year, giving local elementary schools multiple opportunities to be selected as winners. To participate in the program, schools must complete service projects in their communities, and the $500 winners are chosen randomly among all of the participating schools in each county. For their service project, the third quarter winner in LaPorte County made and delivered Valentine's Day cards to cheer up the patients at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago and residents at a local nursing home.
"South Central Elementary was very excited to be selected!" commented principal Ben Anderson. "We certainly take pride in serving our community. Our students are naturals. They do it without thinking, and it's something they enjoy. We are starting a preschool next year called the Little Comets Preschool, so we're planning to use the money to help fund new playground equipment suitable for the preschool students."
"Kids Caring for the Community is a great program to reward students for the hard work they do during the school year, and it shows the importance of being involved and doing great things in your community," commented IKORCC Representative John Carr. "Teaching kids at an early age about the importance of giving back puts them on a path to future leadership within our communities."