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Laurencekirk Beavers, Cubs and Scouts enjoyed a rare evening of sunshine for their end of term group sponsored Denlethen Challenge and sausage sizzle.
The brainchild of Mearns fitness instructor and Scout parent Jacquie Donoghue, the fun event encouraged small teams to use map reading skills to locate a series of number clues in the woods. Winning teams from each section received a small Scout Association memento.
Cub Pack Assistant Bruce Cowie donned his BBQ apron to prepare the sausages and burgers which had been bought with generous assistance from Scotmid.
The occasion also saw the group say goodbye and a big thank you to Beaver Section Leader Peter Buxton for his efforts over the past year.
Parents commented on his kindness and the work he put into preparing a variety of badge-related activities and fun events.
Group chairman Avril Nicoll said: "We had a fantastic turnout of over 50 boys from all the sections. With just under half of the sponsorship money in, we have already raised £400 for our hall refurbishment fund.
"I would like to thank Jacquie and Craig Donoghue for organising and supervising the event, Bruce Cowie and his team for doing the catering, and Scotmid for their gift of vouchers.
"Laurencekirk Medical Centre generously allowed us to use their car park, and parents got into the spirit as marshals and helpers. In addition, we were pleased to be joined by Mearns Explorer Scouts to supervise the Cubs."


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Matt and Cassie are waiting to welcome a child into their heart and home through open adoption. Learn more about them!
Thanks for wanting to learn a little more about us. We are a young, active couple ready to expand our family through adoption and are excited to watch a child grow in our home. We recognize this decision to choose someone else to parent your child could be very difficult, but we appreciate your consideration. We hope through this book we show our loving, affectionate, and sometimes goofy selves and give you a better understanding of what our life is like.
Our Story
We were lucky to find each other early in life, and have had the opportunity to grow together through various moves, jobs, and Cassie's mission to finish her master's degree. We knew early in our relationship that adoption was our plan and we are excited to finally start this journey. Our family is extremely supportive and thrilled to have another baby around.
Meet Matt:
Age: 29
Education: some college
Occupation: Project manager for a logistics company
Favorite season: football (fall)
Favorite food: Pasta
Matt is the youngest of two boys and grew up in southern Indiana. He comes from a large extended family who are very supportive and lots of fun! In his spare time, you can find Matt playing with our pets, watching sports with friends, or learning new recipes since he is the family chef.
Meet Cassie:
Age: 29
Education: Master's degree in social work
Occupation: Social worker – outpatient counselor for adolescents
Favorite season: fall
Favorite food: pizza!
Cassie is the youngest of three kids, one older brother and one older sister. She is incredibly close with her mom, and also comes from a large extended family. In Cassie's spare time, she enjoys jogging, catching up on her favorite TV shows, and eating whatever Matt wants to try to cook!
Our relationship
We met while we were both working our way through college in the restaurant industry. Matt would often visit the restaurant that Cassie worked at and we got to know each other through mutual friends. After a few meetings, Matt finally worked up the courage to ask Cassie out and she happily accepted!
After dating for two years, we moved from Kentucky to Illinois so Cassie could enroll in a Master's program and Matt could pursue new job opportunities. The following year, on the 94th floor of the Hancock Tower in Chicago, Matt proposed, Cassie dropped the ring, and said YES!
Our wedding was everything we could have hoped for. We were surrounded by lots of friends and family, and Cassie's aunt officiated the ceremony, which made it all the more special for us. Since adoption has always been our plan, we asked for donations in lieu of wedding gifts, and set up a book for our guests to leave messages for our future baby. The support we received was incredible, and we're very lucky to have such caring friends and family.
Since our Big Day
Since getting married, we have been busy enjoying our new life together. Cassie has graduated from her master's program and Matt has been moving up the ranks at his work. We have been able to visit friends and family out of state, as well as have family spend some time with us at home. We've been busy making home improvements, working on our nursery, and finding fun activities to do outside — like zip lining! We love trying out new things and are always looking for adventures to go on together!
Cassie's thoughts on Matt
I am honestly amazed as how much grace and kindness Matt shows on a daily basis, not only towards me, but also to complete strangers. He has been incredibly supportive throughout various challenges in our relationship and is quick to remind me how special I am to him. In addition to all these wonderful things, he's also a blast to hang out with! Matt has a great sense of humor and can always find a way to make me laugh. Its also pretty nice that we share a love for sports (mainly football) and that he quickly learned how I take my coffee. Honestly, I am so proud to be Matt's wife. I cannot wait to see what our future together holds and am so happy to be spending my life with my best friend.
Matt's thoughts on Cassie
Cassie it the best things in my life, by far. I really can't believe that she agreed to marry me! I am impressed by her drive, determination, and her heart on a daily basis. She has the kindest soul I've ever met. I've seen her buy a tent and sleeping bag for a less fortunate man instead of simply giving a dollar. I've seen the struggles that working in social work places on her and every day I see her go back to help those who need it. she inspires me on a daily basis and pushes me to be better without even knowing it. I love that she is so close to her mom and know that she will be the most amazing mother. Cassie definitely has a dry sense of humor and she cracks me up regularly. As I sit to write this, I realize I could keep going on and on about her. We always joke about which of us is the "lucky one" but the truth is I really do feel like the luckiest person in the word to have met such an indescribably amazing and beautiful woman as Cassie.
Milton, our 7-year-old cat
Mighty Mouse our 3-year-old mix
Daisy, our 9-year-old jack-a-poo
All three love meeting new friends and are VERY snuggly!!!
Our friends, most of whom are a lot more like family, are all so wonderful! We enjoy going to festivals in the city, trying out new restaurants, or binge-watching a Netflix series.
We are a sports family!
Football season at our house is filled with friends, cookouts, and a little healthy competition in our fantasy league. We try to tend at least a couple games each year, whether it be football, baseball or hockey. It is common in our families to have a sports memorabilia room at home and we love adding to ours!
Nieces and Nephews
We've been lucky enough to watch some of these little ones grow up into great young adults, and the other ones are busy being adorable at ages 9 and 2!
Our neighborhood and community
We live in the west suburbs of Chicago, which means we are only a short train ride from the city, but we also have tons of family-friendly activities right near our home! These are just a few of the parks, trails and zoos near up; there's even a middle school down the street.
Thank you!
We appreciate the time you have taken to learn more about us and we look forward to the chance to meet you! It is our hope that the little miss or mister stays curious, finds their passion, learns to love others unconditionally, and understands the relationship we have with you. Matt is looking forward to putting in a basketball hoop and Cassie can't wait to teach someone else how to garden. Family outings will be the norm and we are thrilled to support at sports games, concerts, academic competitions or whatever excites them! We are ready to teach them as little or as much about you as you'd like and are open to talking more about that if you think we are the right fit. Thanks again for taking a glimpse into our life and we wish you all the best on this journey.


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Where is W-E Camp Shelter?What's around W-E Camp Shelter?
Wikipedia near W-E Camp Shelter
Where to stay near W-E Camp Shelter
The timezone in W-E Camp Shelter is America/Whitehorse
Sunrise at 07:48 and Sunset at 16:46. It's Dark
Latitude. 47.0158°, Longitude. -121.7831°
Weather near W-E Camp Shelter; Report from Bremerton, Bremerton National Airport, WA 26km away
Weather : light rain
Temperature: 9°C / 48°F
Wind: 8.1km/h South
Cloud: Solid Overcast at 3300ft
Weather : light rain
Temperature: 9°C / 48°F
Wind: 8.1km/h South
Cloud: Solid Overcast at 3300ft
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Geographic features & Photographs around W-E Camp Shelter, in Washington, United States
- lake;
- a large inland body of standing water.
- Twin Lake (3.7km)
- Lily Lake (4.2km)
- Coplay Lake (4.4km)
- East Lake (4.7km)
- Summit Lake (5.1km)
- Chenuis Lakes (5.2km)
- Adelaide Lake (5.6km)
- Oliver Lake (5.7km)
- Marjorie Lake (6km)
- Coundly Lake (6.5km)
- Surprise Lake (6.7km)
- Ethel, Lake (7.1km)
- Lyle Lake (7.5km)
- James, Lake (7.6km)
- stream;
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.
- McGilvery Creek (5.3km)
- Chenuis Creek (5.9km)
- Ipsut Creek (6.2km)
- Test Creek (6.4km)
- Ranger Creek (6.6km)
- Kennedy Creek (6.9km)
- Spukwush Creek (7km)
- Lily Creek (7km)
- Pigeon Creek (7.3km)
- Crescent Creek (7.3km)
- Viola Creek (7.5km)
- Van Horn Creek (7.6km)
- mountain;
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more.
- Bearhead Mountain (2.9km)
- Chenuis Mountain (4.4km)
- Wallace Peak (4.4km)
- Tirzah Peak (4.5km)
- Clear West Peak (4.9km)
- Cayada Mountain (4.9km)
- Three Peaks (5.1km)
- Frog Mountain (5.6km)
- Pitcher Mountain (6.9km)
- Tyee Peak (6.9km)
- Pigeon Peak (7.1km)
- Local Feature;
- A Nearby feature worthy of being marked on a map..
- W-E Camp Shelter (0km)
- Double Camp Shelter (3.7km)
- Clear West Peak Lookout (4.9km)
- Dry Camp (5.1km)
- Clearwater Wilderness (6km)
- Ipsut Creek Campground (6.3km)
- overfalls;
- an area of breaking waves caused by the meeting of currents or by waves moving against the current.
- Chenuis Falls (5.8km)
- Alice Falls (7km)
- Ipsut Falls (7km)
- Ranger Falls (7.3km)
- Cress Falls (7.7km)
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- mine(s);
- a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages.
- Copper King Mine (4.6km)
- Queen Bee Mine (5.7km)
- Clipper Mine (6km)
- trail;
- a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles.
- Carbon Trail (2.3km)
- Clearwater Trail (5.8km)
- Summit Lake Trail (7.5km)
- ridge(s);
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest.
- Independence Ridge (5.1km)
- Rooster Comb (5.9km)
- flat;
- a small level or nearly level area.
- Bee Flat (5.8km)
- Mosquito Flat (7.5km)
- gap;
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation.
- Hurricane Gap (0.5km)
- Martin Gap (4.6km)
- cliff(s);
- a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area.
- Yellowstone Cliffs (7.1km)
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W-E Camp Shelter
- Mowich Lake landmark lake
- Carbon Glacier (Washington) glacier
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- Highland Beach (The 4400) city city o
- Emmons Glacier glacier
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- Greenwater, Washington city city o
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- Nisqually Glacier glacier
- Carbonado, Washington city city o
- Wilkeson, Washington city city o
- Buckley, Washington city city o
- Cayuse Pass mountain pas
- Chinook Pass city city o
- Enumclaw, Washington city city o
Airports close to W-E Camp Shelter
Mc chord afb(TCM), Tacoma, Usa (62.4km)
Gray aaf(GRF), Fort lewis, Usa (70km)
Seattle tacoma international(SEA), Seattle, Usa (71.6km)
Boeing fld king co international(BFI), Seattle, Usa (79.4km)
Snohomish co(PAE), Everett, Usa (121.2km)


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Congrats to two of my favorite "small schools" for making it to this year's big dance: UCF and Winthrop.
UCF is 10 minutes from my house.
Winthrop is 3 minutes from my grandparents house.
Congrats! At least I'll have someone to pull for in this year's tourney as I'm quite confident Clemson won't make it. Well, at least we're not last in the ACC this year.


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Tarrant, Bold World enter game in big way
MIAMI - Amy Tarrant had already attended four 2-year-old sales and been outbid on several horses she had fancied when Bold World came into the ring during the Ocala Breeders' sales in April. Tarrant and her trainer, Ron Taylor, had pinpointed Bold World, a Fortunate Prospect filly, as far and away the best prospect at the sale, and this time she was determined to come away with the winning bid.
Unfortunately for Tarrant, she wasn't the only buyer in Ocala with an eye on Bold World. As the bidding escalated, Taylor advised her to stop once the price rose above $200,000. Tarrant didn't listen.
"I don't know what made me keep bidding," Tarrant recalled. "When I got to $475,000, I knew it would be my final bid. In my heart, I just couldn't go to a half-million. Even for her. Luckily the other bidder must have felt the same way because that's where it stopped. And at that point I knew we were just supposed to have her and that we were going to be really lucky with this filly."
On Saturday, Bold World can earn back a big chunk of her purchase price in the $400,000 My Girl Stakes, final leg of the filly division of the Florida Stallion Series.
At $475,000, Bold World became the second most expensive horse sold at auction by her consignor, Farnsworth Farm. Four years earlier, Farnsworth sold the future Eclipse Award winner Beautiful Pleasure for $480,000.
"She's not as big and muscular as Beautiful Pleasure," Farnsworth Farm owner Michael Sherman said of Bold World. "But in my 40 years in this business, she's probably the best-moving horse I've ever sold."
Tarrant, 58, said she waited "until her fifth child graduated college" before realizing her dream earlier this year of getting into the Thoroughbred business. She did it in a big way, purchasing a farm just outside Ocala in Reddick, Fla., hiring Taylor, and buying 14 horses, including 11 2-year-olds.
Bold World is the most expensive member of Tarrant's stable. Appropriately, she gave Tarrant, who races under the name of Hardacre Farm, her first winner when she captured Calder's $125,000 Susan's Girl Stakes, the middle leg of the filly division of the Florida Stallion Series. She won that race despite coming into the stakes a maiden and having only one previous start.
"Ron told me after Bold World won that I had no business winning a race like that at this stage of the game," Tarrant said with a smile.
Taylor said he was impressed with Bold World the first time he laid eyes on her.
"When I watched this filly breeze for the sales, I couldn't believe my eyes," said Taylor. "Watching her action, I thought she'd gone in about 36 [seconds], and when I looked at my watch she had gone in 33 and change. She got over the ground so smooth and effortlessly, like a daisy cutter. Then I went back and watched her around the barn, and she never turned a hair. Even so, I was ready to drop out of the bidding at $200,000, but Amy was determined to have her. And I couldn't be happier for her the way things have turned out. She's really an incredible person to work for. Finding an owner like Amy is like mining for platinum - a trainer's dream."
Tarrant and Taylor met when they were introduced by a mutual friend in Ocala. Taylor had quit training several years earlier following what he called a few "disappointing experiences" with previous owners and two serious heart attacks. But he kept his hand in the business by turning to pinhooking.
"Pinhooking was the perfect job for me," said the 52-year old Taylor. "I was able to take three to four months off each year, didn't have to kill myself working, and was always able to make a few dollars. Then I met Amy. She was down to earth and willing to give me a free hand with the horses. So I decided to take one more shot at training."
"I'm the novice and he's the comeback kid," was how Tarrant described her relationship with Taylor. "I told him I won't tell him how to train, but I want to learn all about the business, and he's been kind enough to let me do just that. And so far I'm having the time of my life."


text: You are invited FEATURED ARTIST'S SHOW & RECEPTION "America the Beautiful" by Linda Smith "I have created a variety of paintings in an effort to capture the splendor of nature from coast to coast. My abstracts of the sky, mountains, rocks, oceans, trees, and more, all depict my interpretation of 'America the Beautiful'" Show Mar 30 – April 8, 2017 Tuesday – Saturday 11:00am – 6:00pm Artist's Reception Saturday, April 1 6pm – 9pm Enjoy Fine Art, Complimentary Wine, Hors d'oeuvres and Smiles Take a look at Linda Smith's Work – goo.gl/1elP0V Special Note on PARKING Parking is very limited in front of the Gallery so we suggest you park in the available area behind the Gallery. Off of Main Street, turn West on W Hudgins St to get to the parking lot. We are in the Visitors Center Building. The available parking area for the Gallery is in the back and is for "PUBLIC PARKING AFTER 5 PM and SAT & SUN". This link will take you to a Google Map; goo.gl/bQvPkZ Cancel Reply Name: Email: Website: Comment:


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I spent most of yesterday reading the WordPress Codex about categories. Prior to then, I had thought using categories was a nice way to simply identify what a post was about but that they were not really all that important otherwise. However, now I know that categories help form an important organizing principle for WordPress-based sites. So yesterday I created my categories for the PLP and installed two plugins: first, the Category Template Hierarchy, which adds several templates (which are PHP documents) to the hierarchy of templates that are the bones of WordPress: "In WordPress, the (X)HTML structure and the CSS style sheet are present but the content is generated "behind the scenes" by various template files." This plugin makes a bunch of different templates that I may or may not end up using.
I also installed the Category Content plugin, which displays a list of the posts in WordPress that are in that category only on the category page that comes up when you click on a category in the menu. On this page, for instance, it shows only those posts (so far just the two) that fall under the category WordPress Sites. It's at the right side of the page in the Related to… box. By using this plugin, I also realized that any widget—including a simple text box—can be modified to show on all pages or on selected pages of the site. This means, perhaps, that I can create a text (and HTML) widget with links to projects I have completed or examples within that category. I have to think more about this because that's a lot of hard coding that won't automatically update, that I have to remember to update when I add stuff. It may not be an efficient solution to how to link ongoing learning to resulting projects within a category, but it might be a first step.
(Hm. Perhaps I will need to write a plugin along the way?)
Anyway, yesterday I created a new template for a category page that shows the category name and my goal (see above). The layout of the page will be the same, but the category and goal will change based on what is clicked in the Learning interests… box at left. The nice thing: this is not hard coded at all. It uses only the category name and description that I set up once in the WordPress system for category management. I set the description to contain my goal for that learning category:


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COMPETITORS and coaches blasted Sochi's Olympic snowboarding and freestyle courses as "retarded" and "far from perfect" as a fresh series of spectacular crashes marred the events on Tuesday.
Australian women's halfpipe favourite Torah Bright, who crashed in training, led the criticism, claiming organisers were not calling on expert course builders.
"The people who are constructing the pipe aren't the greatest at their craft and it makes it challenging for us," she said.
Her coach and brother Ben Bright was less diplomatic, launching a bitter tirade at the state of the run at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.
"It is dangerous at the moment. You've got a mixed event going on - moguls and halfpipe together - so it's f---ing retarded," he said.
US star Shaun White, who will be chasing a third successive halfpipe gold, said the course was sub-par for the Olympics.
"I'm hoping they figure out some way to make the pipe a little more manageable. It's definitely far from perfect," he said after Monday training.
There were more crashes in the women's slopestyle freestyle skiing heats on Tuesday as competitors struggled with the conditions.
Gold medal favourite Kaya Turski - the world champion and four-time X-Games winner - was knocked out after crashing on both her runs in the heats.
The second time she stayed down motionless for a short while before gingerly skiing down to the finish, where she appeared unhurt.
But the 25-year-old from Montreal said it was all part and parcel of the sport.
"They were just two separate mistakes. I just didn't have much confidence going into the first run. The second run was going alright, not my best, but then I just hit a bump and overdid it. It just happened," she said.
Earlier in the Games, in the slopestyle snowboarding competition, the course came under fire after a number of heavy crashes.
White pulled out of that event after crashing in training while medal favourite Torstein Horgmo had to withdraw after breaking his collarbone in a training fall.
There were also numerous crashes in moguls. American Heidi Kloser tore her cruciate knee ligament and broke a thigh bone in another accident.
Yet not everyone agrees that the courses are a problem.
American snowboarder Danny Davis, competing in the halfpipe, said the best riders are taming the course.
"There's a couple of guys who are making it work," he said. "Shaun (White) is pretty good in these conditions, Ayumu (Hirano of Japan) is so light I think he floats on the bumps, Iouri (Podladtchikov of Switzerland) has been riding pretty darn well."
Podladtchikov, one of the gold medal favourites, said the pipe is narrower than he is used to but said he is happy with it and Canadian veteran Crispin Lipscomb said the pipe would simply separate the wheat from the chaff.
Women's halfpipe champion from Salt Lake City in 2002, Kelly Clark of the US, is also convinced the pipe is manageable.
"It's riding better than it did last year in the test event," said the five-time X-Games winner and bronze medallist from Vancouver.
Bullish US snowboard cross competitor Nick Baumgartner insisted that the danger was exactly what attracted athletes to the sports.
"If it's dangerous and scary and I overcome that and do well, that's what I'm looking for," he said.
"I'm looking for that rush, that adrenaline. That's the reason I do it, that's what brought me to this sport."
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On Friday, May 6, Sesame Workshop debuted a new YouTube channel, Sesame Studios. Sesame Studios features engaging, educational content for kids in a digital platform. Lawyerherald.com described it as "a trendy addition to the assemblage, taking classic elements from the 46-year history of Sesame Street & modernizing them through internet presentation." KeraNews.com summed up the content of the channel as, "a new wave of digital characters, segments and songs." Mashable.com's headline read, "A YouTube Channel with no Elmo."
That's right – Sesame Studios' videos do not include any of the familiar Muppet characters. You're probably thinking, "A Sesame Workshop YouTube channel without Muppets?! What would that even look like?" Well, here is a brief breakdown based on the channel's 6-day history:
A new group of characters will be introduced.
Marvie, a digital gumdrop-shaped puppet with fantastic fuchsia hair, will serve as host. She will be introducing new videos and playlists, as well as encouraging children to interact with the content. She encourages the children to share their creativity by having their parents post in the "comments" section of her videos, or by posting artwork to Sesame Studios' Twitter (@sesamestudios) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/sesamestudios/) pages. Marvie is very creative herself, as she shares drawings, poems, and dance moves with the viewers.
Sesame Studios will feature original digital short videos ranging in length from 30 seconds to 5 minutes each.
Videos on the new YouTube channel will focus on such curriculum areas as literacy, health, and social-emotional development. Three new videos will be added each week. Content will include live-action nursery rhymes, films on animals, animated songs and new digital series. Among these new series will be The Totems, Scribble Tales, and Words with Puffballs.
It seems that Sesame Workshop is looking to continue the vision that Joan Ganz Cooney expressed at the beginning of Sesame Street's run: "It's not whether kids are learning from television, but what they are learning." In this case, something like "digital media platforms" can be used in place of the word "television", and the statement still holds true when quality educational content is involved. The videos that have been uploaded to the channel are teaching kids about self-expression, caring for people and animals, hygiene, and diversity in families.
Steve Youngwood, COO of Sesame Workshop, also sees the comparison, having described Sesame Street as "the original disrupter in kids' media."
According to Sesame Workshop, "Sesame Studios represents another new frontier for us; one where we can bring our educational expertise to an emerging platform for our audiences." Over the last 46 years, Sesame Workshop has proven that they are a company that is not afraid to change with the times. Malik Ducard, Global Head of Family and Learning at YouTube, agrees: "For nearly half a century, Sesame Workshop has enriched the lives of children while embracing the evolving media landscape — whether it was TV in the 1970s or digital today."
Even in the midst of this modernizing and digitizing, however, Sesame Workshop has not wavered from its educational focus. Kay Wilson, Sesame Workshop Sr. VP of Creative Development, said, "Our goal is what it's always been: to engage children with compelling, meaningful content…We want new content, new characters and new creative…We look at this as being a whole new crop of Creative talent. Kids who love Sesame Street are going to love Sesame Studios, and others will find that it is different and fresh."
What has been uploaded to the channel so far?
As of this writing, only eight original videos have been uploaded. The viewer may wish to choose "Welcome to Sesame Studios" as a starting point. This video is a minute-and-a-half mash-up of what viewers can expect from the channel.
Also of importance is the new Sesame Studios theme song, a tangible example of Sesame Workshop's mix of progressive education and traditional Sesame methodology. The song, which was written and performed by Todrick Hall, includes modern references such as "clicking on videos," while also containing lyrics that pay homage to the original Sesame Street theme ("sunny days" and "chase the clouds away").
Link to video: https://youtu.be/eEukgdHTLtI?list=PLkon_sSMyfKZo4dHa7J9Vh45hndU0nZPg
Three videos feature our host, Marvie, and each reveals a little more of her personality and interests. There is also a lively animation about brushing your teeth, set to a catchy techno dance number (I thought that the disco ball inside the mouth was a nice touch).
Of the original series, "The Totems" is the only series which has had videos uploaded thus far. The Totems are peg-shaped creatures. They remind me of Russian nesting dolls, except that they stack on top of one another (as seen in the "Totem Families" video). The upbeat, positive songs and very bright, vibrant background colors were highlights. Additionally, several animated details stood out: the fishbowl was egg-shaped, the dog is square and skinny instead of round or fat, and in one scene when a pet falls out of a tree, the leaves not only fly up off the tree but also off of the ground when the animal lands. Thus far, "The Totems" seems to be a series with a general theme of acceptance and loving and caring for one another.
There are also two playlists on the site which feature content which weren't produced by Sesame Studios. The dozen videos on the "Sesame Street Favorites" list range from classic animations to a "Number Baker film" to Stevie Wonder singing on the Street. The list is comprised of material from Sesame Street's first seasons such as "Ladybugs' Picnic" and "King of 8", as well as more contemporary videos like "OK Go – Three Primary Colors".
The "YouTube Favorites" list currently features 9 videos with content by KidPresident, StoryBots, HISHE Kids, BASHO & FRIENDS, FredBot, and others. (Content on this playlist was originally uploaded anywhere from 1 month to 5 years ago.) Wilson Stallings mentioned in an interview that Sesame Workshop's creative team have been searching for people who have a fresh approach to children's media but who have not yet found a platform on which to showcase their work. This "YouTube Favorites" playlist seems to bring her approach to mind.
Overall impressions
I think the Sesame Studios logo is visually very attention-grabbing, if not a little overwhelming at first encounter. I find the YouTube page to be very well organized (which is to be expected of something produced by Sesame Workshop). I think the nod to classic Sesame Street clips is a fitting way to remind viewers that Sesame Workshop is staying true to the educational roots of the TV show (plus, it keeps the two channels connected, considering that Sesame Street's YouTube page will contain a playlist of Sesame Studios' videos). Perhaps the classic clips will also be a way for parents to better connect with the channel, as they are able to rediscover bits from the Sesame Street of their youth.
At this point in time I find the "YouTube Favorites" playlist the most intriguing portion of the channel. Its exact purpose and potential currently seem somewhat unrealized. It will be interesting to see whether it will indeed develop into a gateway for Sesame Studios to discover collaborators, or whether it will just be a resource for more quality educational children's videos.
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FL/ST/Construction/2006-301pr Project Skill: Design and sew a stocking fleece hat Life Skills: Decision making Level: 2
Fleece Stocking Hat Debra Proctor, M.S., USU Extension Agent, Wasatch County Ronda H. Olsen, M.S., USU Extension Agent, Uintah County Carol Williams, M.S., USU Extension Agent, Piute/Wayne County Karen Biers, Ph.D., USU Extension Specialist This pattern is fun because you become the designer. With a few simple guidelines you can make your hat to please your taste. The tail can be longer or shorter. You choose. This pattern has a 3" brim. You can adjust the brim width to suit your preference.
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Cutting instructions: Step #1 Fleece is generally 59"-60" wide. Fold the fabric so that it measures one-half the width of the hat from the fold to the lengthwise edge as shown in Figure 3. Pin the hat pattern on the fabric along the fold. Folding the fabric allows you to get two or three hats from 1 yard. The size of the hat will determine the number of hats you can get from a yard of fabric. Cut out the fleece hat.
Sewing clue—Fleece fabric is thick. It is helpful to use long pins with large heads such as quilting pins or pins with flat heads.
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As I have been talking with my Mom friends I have come to realize several things.
None of us get enough sleep.
None of us can corral all of the Legos in our home.
None of us can get TOO organized.
And I'll wave my Type A flag high on this one. I NEED things to have a place. I cannot stand piles or junk of my floor. So I felt like Christmas and my Birthday all rolled into one the day we finally tackled our mudroom. You see, I live in Michigan and in the winter, my children's stuff multiplies. And it has babies and multiplies some more. After three winters of tripping over shoes and backpacks, I finally had a place to put it all.
But wait, you say! I don't have a mudroom. I barely have a front entry way. How does this help me? Just hang with me.
I'm going to give you some ideas of how you can create lockers (aka a "mini mudroom") in a couple different places in your house in Part II.
But first…there really is a proper way to set up a locker. Over my thirteen years of being an interior designer I have designed a couple of dozen mudrooms/entryways and I have found the way that I think works really well (please send me photos if you have lockers you love designed a different way).
Here is a photo of my very own mudroom:
And now I need to stand on my soapbox for a second. I ADORE seeing all of those beautifully arranged lockers on Pinterest too. You know…the ones with perfectly hung coats and a Whole Foods bag full of flowers? And perfectly lined up Hunter boots on the ground.
Yah right.
I made the mega mistake in my last house of adding lockers with NO doors to our front entryway. I have to tell you, they drove me nuts. I found myself "organizing" my stuff…you know, the same stuff that I was supposed to have dumped in my organized locker. And when guests came over, I would "pretty" it up. Seriously.
The only way I design lockers now is with doors. It is a Must.
So I'm going to show you some Real Life looks into my own daughter's locker, no styling, no dressing it up, this is really truly how my lockers are set up in my own mudroom.
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ONE: Add a door. This is a bonus if you have unexpected guests…just chuck everything inside your lockers! You would not even believe how messy it gets behind these doors, but no one is wiser. If you come visit…go ahead and open one up!
It looks neat and organized, right?
TWO. Leave the bottom part open to the floor. Wet or muddy shoes will eventually ruin your wood finish of your cabinets.
THREE: Add in a shoe basket. Those shoes are NEVER going to be lined up perfect-Pinterest style. So don't drive yourself crazy. Add a basket and let the kids chuck them in there. I like sturdy woven ones (like mine) or metal. Stay away from fabric or canvas.
FOUR: Create a bench. This is the perfect place to sit to put on a pair of shoes. It also gives you loads more storage in a couple of ways (see below). The perfect height for a bench is 18″ off the floor.
FIVE: Put a small basket or bin on your bench. For my kids this bin corrals mittens and hats in the winter. It holds my son's glasses case. It is a great way to corral those "little" things. My plastic ones are from Target, they are sturdy and easy to keep clean.
SIX: Keep a tote on your bench. For my kids this tote holds all of the snowgear they are supposed to schlep back and forth to school everyday. In my locker, my tote holds our library books. For the hubby, it is all of the misc things to bring to work the next day. You get the idea.
SEVEN: Add some power. I put an outlet in every locker. This serves as a phone or IPad charging dock. And at night when everyone puts their electronics away, this is where they go. I put them even in my little one's lockers, even if they don't have their own gear. It is easy to do all at once, but a pain to try to add later. I would suggest adding one no more than 6″ off the bench so you aren't worrying about cords.
EIGHT: Hooks. I think three is the magic number. Hang them high enough to allow for their coat to hang. Choose hooks that are strong enough to hold a (FULL) backpack. Those bad boys can get heavy!
NINE: Add another shelf…up high. Make the most of that vertical space! This shelf sits above the hooks. I have ANOTHER bin that I keep off season gear in. Right now since it is winter, I have bug spray, sunscreen, etc. in here. In the summer, I put our winter mittens/hats in here. It is SO much easier that taking it all back and forth from the basement. Every kid's stuff stays with them and it takes about 3 seconds to swap out. I used these cute galvanized bins because they hold a ton o' stuff!
TEN: Choose oversized handles. These are BIG doors and they needed more than the typical 3″ cabinet drawer pull. Even at the big box stores, you can find these. Mine are from Home Depot and are 18″ long. They will cost more (mine were around $50/each), but it is totally worth it. Not only do they fit the scale of the tall door, but in the long run it will keep your doors looking nicer longer.
Whether you are building fancy pants lockers or rustic plywood ones, I hope these tips or getting the most out of every inch of your lockers helped you! Take advantage of every inch of vertical space, and think about what you will put inside your locker before building them! The last thing you want is to realize your locker is 1″ too shallow to fit your kid's backpack!
P.S. If you have pets, think about adding a locker for them! Our Labradoodle Jasper has his own locker (the one closest to the door above!) and we put his food, leashes, medications, toys, etc. all inside.
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Optical Flow Modeling and Computation: A Survey
Optical flow estimation is one of the oldest and still most active research domains in computer vision. In 35 years, many methodological concepts have been introduced and have progressively improved performances, while opening the way to new challenges. In the last decade, the growing interest in evaluation benchmarks has stimulated a great amount of work. In this paper, we propose a survey of optical flow estimation classifying the main principles elaborated during this evolution, with a particular concern given to recent developments. It is conceived as a tutorial organizing in a comprehensive framework current approaches and practices. We give insights on the motivations, interests and limitations of modeling and optimization techniques, and we highlight similarities between methods to allow for a clear understanding of their behavior.
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K Is for Kinetic
kinetic: (adj.) of, relating to, or resulting from motion
Nota Bene: In keeping with my Old School theme this month, I've previously posted material for TSR's 1st edition Gamma World and Chaosium's 4th edition Stormbringer. In keeping with that trend, I've dusted off TSR's Marvel Super Heroes for today's post. If you like this game, check ClassicMarvelForever.
Khalid commands impressive power, both directly in the force of his ability to manipulate kinetic energy, but also through his extensive resources and connections. While much of his past is hidden in a tangle of contradictory stories, maybe none of which is actually true, Khalid is not an unknown quantity. He has amassed a considerable fortune through his business and scientific acumen, and he is well known and respected in international terrorist circles.
Within those circles, Khalid seldom takes a direct hand. Instead, he provides weapons and financial backing, always insulated from direct condemnation by layers of plausible deniability. Everyone knows Khalid is a terrorist, but no one can ever seem to show his involvement in any terrorist activity.
The source of Khalid's superhuman powers is unknown. He does not seem to be a mutant. Given his intelligence and scientific knowledge, it is most likely he gained his powers through some sort of experiment. Regardless of the source of his powers, Khalid is not be underestimated. He is intelligent, ruthless, and sophisticated.
Fighting: Good (10)
Agility: Good (10)
Strength: Typical (6)
Endurance: Excellent (20)
Reason: Remarkable (30)
Intuition: Remarkable (30)
Psyche: Incredible (40)
Health: 46
Karma: 100
Resources: Incredible (40)
Popularity: -20
Talents & Powers: Business/Finance, Engineering, Martial Arts A, Physics
Kinetic Energy Control: Khalid controls kinetic energy with Amazing ability. He has developed several Power Stunts, which are detailed hereafter.
* Kinetic Acceleration: Khalid can increase his speed and reflexes via Kinetic Energy Control. This duplicates Remarkable Lightning Speed.
* Kinetic Blasts: Khalid can fire blast of kinetic energy out to Amazing range, inflicting up to Amazing damage.
* Kinetic Reduction Aura: In a one area radius around Khalid, the force of kinetic energy is reduced. This imposes a -4CS to Fighting, Agility, movement powers, and damage from attacks that rely on kinetic force. Only damage from attacks that rely on kinetic force can be reduced Shift 0. Other affected qualities can be reduced to no lower than Feeble. For every affected target, increase Khalid's Strength by +1CS (maximum Amazing). Khalid is not affected by his own kinetic reduction aura.
* Kinetic Sense: Khalid can detect sources of kinetic energy within his area. He uses his Kinetic Energy Control rank instead of Intuition for determining surprise, instead of Fighting for blocking, and instead of Agility for dodging, assuming the source of the threat results from kinetic energy.


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Jackie Turner (Genomics Medicine Ireland) is giving a lecture in the Conference Room in Temple St on the 9th December at 11am. to highlight a study being carried out by Genomics Medicine Ireland, seeking to find a diagnosis in patients with undiagnosed rare disorders. The study expects to find a diagnosis in 25% of patients screened which will mean a diagnosis in 500 more children before the end of the study. The remaining children will be screened when new disease genes are found.
This exciting research study is open to undiagnosed children attending Temple Street and Crumlin hospitals, who will be eligible for the study through their clinician.


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LONDON (Reuters) - Forged warehouse certificates circulating in the name of Access World, a metals warehouse company owned by commodity giant Glencore Plc (GLEN.L), have all been for nickel in Asia, it said on Thursday.
Access World, formerly Pacorini Metals, said on Jan. 21 it had become aware of fake warehouse receipts circulating in its name and urged holders to seek authentication.
Warehouse companies issue receipts for metal stored in their facilities as proof of ownership, which are often used as collateral for bank finance.
"We note that currently all relevant forged warehouse receipts we have seen have been in the name of Access World Logistics (Singapore) Pte Ltd... and have been solely across nickel," it said in a statement.
Access World also said that it would provide authentication for clients' certificates on Feb. 10-15, after which it would honour "duly authenticated original warehouse receipts".
Metals markets were rocked more than two years ago by a $3 billion fraud at Qingdao port in China, when a firm allegedly duplicated warehouse certificates to pledge metal as collateral for multiple bank loans.
Reporting by Eric Onstad; editing by Jason Neely


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GSK Receives FDA Approval for Expanded Indication for FluLaval Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine) for Infants 6 Months and Older
18 November 2016 -- GSK [LSE/NYSE: GSK] announced today it has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research expanding the indication for FluLaval Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine) to include use in children 6 months and older. Prior to this, the vaccine was only approved for active immunization against influenza A subtype viruses and type B viruses, in persons 3 years of age and older.
"The flu is a serious disease with a significant impact on public health and can lead to thousands of deaths in the US every flu season," said Patrick Desbiens, Senior Vice President, US Vaccines. "Children are particularly at risk from complications associated with flu, and vaccination is the best way parents can help protect them against this serious illness. This expanded indication builds upon GSK's commitment to influenza vaccines and its legacy as the first manufacturer to bring quadrivalent (four-strain) flu vaccines to the US market."
Before the approval of an expanded age indication for FluLaval Quadrivalent, providers who preferred prefilled syringes had to order and stock two separate influenza vaccines to be able to immunize all patients. With this approval, providers are now able to use the same dose of FluLaval® Quadrivalent (15ug of hemagglutinin per virus strain in 0.5 mL) to vaccinate all recommended persons aged 6 months and older.
The supplemental Biologics License Application was based on one Phase III pivotal study and three supportive clinical studies conducted in children 6 months through 35 months of age.
About Seasonal Influenza in Children
Seasonal influenza (the "flu") is a contagious respiratory illness, caused by flu viruses. There are two main types of flu viruses, A and B, that spread between people and can cause mild to severe illness. Most flu activity in the US occurs from October-May, and it usually peaks in January and February.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu is more dangerous than the common cold for children. Severe flu complications are most common in children under the age of 2 years. Each year, many children get sick with seasonal influenza and some of those illnesses result in death. On average, 20,000 children under the age of 5 are hospitalized because of influenza complications. The CDC recommends that everyone aged 6 months and older get a seasonal flu vaccine.
About FluLaval Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine)
FluLaval Quadrivalent was first approved in 2013 in the U.S. for the prevention of influenza disease in people three years of age and older. In addition, it is also approved in two other countries, Canada (as FluLaval® Tetra) and Mexico (as FluZactal® Tetra), for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza virus types A and B contained in the vaccine in people 6 months of age and older.
FluLaval® Quadrivalent is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of disease caused by influenza A subtype viruses and type B viruses contained in the vaccine. FluLaval® Quadrivalent is approved for use in children (6 months and older) and adults.
Important Safety Information for FluLaval Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine)
- Do not administer FluLaval Quadrivalent to anyone with a history of severe allergic reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any component of the vaccine, including egg protein, or following a previous dose of any influenza vaccine
- If Guillain-Barré syndrome has occurred within 6 weeks of receipt of a prior influenza vaccine, the decision to give FluLaval Quadrivalent should be based on careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks
- Syncope (fainting) can occur in association with administration of injectable vaccines, including FluLaval Quadrivalent. Procedures should be in place to avoid falling injury and to restore cerebral perfusion following syncope
- If FluLaval Quadrivalent is administered to immunosuppressed persons, including individuals receiving immunosuppressive therapy, the immune response may be lower than in immunocompetent persons
- In clinical trials with FluLaval Quadrivalent in adults, the most common solicited local adverse reaction was pain and the most common solicited systemic adverse reactions were muscle aches, headache, fatigue, and arthralgia. In children aged 6 through 35 months of age, the most common local adverse reaction was pain and the most common solicited systemic adverse reactions were irritability, drowsiness, and loss of appetite. In children 3 through 17 years of age, the most common solicited local adverse reaction was pain. In children 3 through 4 years of age, the most common solicited systemic adverse reactions were irritability, drowsiness, and loss of appetite. In children 5 through 17 years of age, the most common solicited systemic adverse reactions were muscle aches, fatigue, headache, arthralgia, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Vaccination with FluLaval Quadrivalent may not result in protection in all vaccine recipients.
GSK – one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies – is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. For further information please visit www.gsk.com.
Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements
GSK cautions investors that any forward-looking statements or projections made by GSK, including those made in this announcement, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described under Item 3.D 'Risk factors' in the company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2014.
Source: GSK
Posted: November 2016
Related Articles:
- FDA Approves FluLaval Quadrivalent - August 16, 2013
- FDA Approves FluLaval for Upcoming Influenza Season - October 5, 2006
- GlaxoSmithKline Submits Biologics License Application for FDA Approval of FluLaval - March 23, 2006
FluLaval Quadrivalent (influenza virus vaccine) FDA Approval History


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In my previous piece, I wrote about how five star point guard prospect Jaquan Lyle's list of schools is down to six.
Here is my prospect profile of the young point guard. His crossover at the :15 mark of the video below is revolutionary. He has a quick spin move and a crossover that are to die for and a pretty smooth jumper as well. He has a way of freezing defenders with his eyes to get them open that is beyond his years, although he will need to improve his perimeter defense to be a true game changer at the next level. A lot of guys can score, but can you score and defend? That will be the make or break for Lyle.
Lyle's shot at 1:37 displays the kind of rhythm he can get into when he shooting the ball well.
Lyle is impressive when he gets into the lane, because he is so large for a point guard. The question is who do you guard him with if you are an opposing coach? You can put your shooting guard or small forward on him, but then you have to worry about a point guard guarding someone a lot taller than you'd like.
Basically, this guy is a matchup nightmare and it will be a lot of fun to see what he is capable of at the college level.
You can follow Dave on his twitter handle @ALLDave_AllDay or if you prefer you can like his Facebook page here.


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VantaCore provides its customers with high quality, competitively priced products. We supply a complete range of aggregates, from graded limestone to washed sand, gravel and asphalt.
We employ over 250 people across the four business units, many of whom have worked at the same facility since its inception.
Our sales team is always pleased to discuss your requirements and offer advice on any aspect of our products and services. Should you require further information, please contact one of our sales managers at the locations listed below.
As part of our core values, integrity and honesty play a key role in how we conduct our business. Should you suspect any unethical behavior please contact the confidential, toll-free Hotline at 1-888-252-2396.
Winn Companieswww.winnmaterials.com
(931) 572-0093
Winn Materials
Winn Materials, consisting of three quarries located in Clarksville, Tennessee and Grand Rivers, Kentucky, is managed by Sean Cotham, General Manager.
Winn Materials' Clarksville quarry was founded by Jerry Winn in 1996. It consists of 80 million tons of limestone reserves located on 175 acres in Clarksville, Tennessee, 50 miles northwest of Nashville. Associated with this quarry is a 600 foot marine terminal located on the Cumberland River. Quarry operations consist of blasting and crushing limestone from a rock seam over six hundred feet thick. At current production rates, Winn's mine life exceeds 50 years. Jerry remains with the Company as a consultant advising us on mining operations, equipment purchases and acquisitions. Winn Materials' Trenton quarry, located in Todd County, Kentucky, has 39 million tons of limestone reserves, and serves the southwestern Kentucky (including Hopkinsville) and northeastern Tennessee markets.
Winn's quarries supply Tennessee and Kentucky DOT approved rock and sand into 23 Tennessee and Kentucky counties.
Winn Marine
The Winn Marine terminal, located on the Cumberland River, actively imports and exports materials including sand, agricultural, and metal products. The imported materials are used both locally, and transshipped throughout the Clarksville and Montgomery County regions, while exported materials offer local business the ability to significantly increase the market area for their goods. Barges are beneficial to local businesses as they provide the lowest costs means to ship both raw material, and finished goods.
Laurel Aggregateswww.laurelaggregates.com
Chris Schweiger, Sales Manager
(304) 288-2493
Jim Yondura, Sales Representative
(304) 288-5118
Laurel Aggregates, founded in 1995, is managed by Barry Fink, Vice President and General Manager.
Headquartered in Morgantown, West Virginia, Laurel is a regional producer of limestone aggregate products serving the energy and construction industries of southwestern Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia, Western Maryland and eastern Ohio. Laurel operates a surface and underground limestone quarry in Lake Lynn, Pennsylvania (65 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA). Its reserves position ensures that they will continue to be a significant provider of aggregates materials for many years to come.
Southern Aggregateswww.southernagg.com
Jason Jumonville, Sales Manager
(225) 667-5868
Southern Aggregates, founded in 2001 is managed by Kevin Black, VP and General Manager.
Southern Aggregates consists of several sand and gravel facilities located near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Southern is the preeminent sand and gravel operation in South Central Louisiana dredging material from the Amite River Basin.
We supply our customers with a wide range of sand and gravel used in foundations, road pavement and bridges. Our customers are located principally in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, two of the largest and fastest growing cities in Louisiana.
We have extensive reserves which will last over 27 years at current production rates.
McIntosh Constructionwww.mcintoshconstruction.com
(931) 648-8250
McIntosh is the leading asphalt manufacturer and related construction company in Clarksville, Tennessee. McIntosh produces asphalt at its two manufacturing plants and has an extensive paving and construction business. Manufactured asphalt is sold through McIntosh's construction business and to cities, counties and third parties. McIntosh was founded in 1968 by Tommy McIntosh who retired upon its sale to VantaCore in May 2007.
The business is now managed by Wayne Black and Mike McMillan, who had worked with Tommy for over a combined 35 years.
Rock used in McIntosh's asphalt construction business for base, curbing and asphalt is sourced from our sister company's quarry, Winn Materials, also located in Clarksville. This integration ensures a high quality, low cost material for our customers.
We pride ourselves on both the quality of our work and attention to detail. Customer service is continually recognized.
Corporate Headquarters1201 Louisiana Street, Suite 3400
Houston, TX 77002
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Leonardo Boutique Hotel Tel Aviv
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Leonardo boutique hotel telaviv Jun 09, 2011
Great hotel beautiful modern and new. Kinda weird with the drop off lobby coz we had to walk a few steps up the stairs coz there wasnt any driveway the will drop you off in front of the door of the hotel. Had a problem with our rug in the room coz it was wet but the staff took care of it instantaneously. Service was amazing. Free breakfast was good.
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Leonardo Boutique Hotel Tel Aviv Overview
The Leonardo Boutique Hotel Tel Aviv is one of the hotels in Tel Aviv that is a part of the Ramat Hachayal business district. It is a 10 minute drive to the city center, and a 15 minute drive to the Herzeliya high tech business park. The Leonardo Boutique Hotel Tel Aviv is a 20 minute drive from the Ben Gurion International Airport, and the property is near a number of major highway connection points for drivers.
The units at the Leonardo Boutique Hotel Tel Aviv are available as standard rooms or suites. All units have LCD TV screens, mini bars, safe boxes, coffee makers, and en suite bathrooms. There are 167 rooms in all, with handicapped accessible rooms available.
The Leonardo Boutique Hotel Tel Aviv is a boutique offering that opened in 2009, sponsored by Moshe Kastial and Liora Ofer. The unique design features modern architectural showpieces. Three conference rooms can be booked for business or social gatherings. There is a lounge bar for evening cocktails on the 9th floor. Wellness amenities include a workout room. Parking is available.
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Can Dogs Detect Diabetes In Your Scent?
It is commonly known that the canine is Man's Best Friend, but science is now saying that a dog in the home could be more useful than just for companionship. A new study says that the level of a chemical found in human breath could provide an accurate warning sign of low blood sugar levels, which is especially helpful for people who live with type 1 diabetes.
More importantly, the University of Cambridge study suggests that dogs can be trained to detect this chemical.
According to pediatric diabetes specialist nurse, Claire Pesterfield, "Low blood sugar is an everyday threat to me and if it falls too low — which it can do quickly — it can be very dangerous." She goes on to discuss how her dog, Magic, had, in fact, been trained to detect when her blood sugar drops to dangerously low levels—and since then has alerted her to thousands of hypolglycemic episodes.
She goes on to say, "Magic is incredible — he's not just a wonderful companion, but he's my 'nose' to warn me if I'm at risk of a hypo. If he smells a hypo coming, he'll jump up and put his paws on my shoulders to let me know."
Fortunately for Pesterfield, most of these hypoglcymic episodes have been minor—but some of them occurred in her sleep, which means the result could have been much worse.
For the study, the researchers examined 8 women between the ages of 41 and 51, all of whom had type 1 diabetes and had been treated for the condition for at least 16 years. In controlled conditions, the researchers steadily, but slowly, lowered their blood sugar and then used mass spectrometry to search for the potential chemical that could be detected in breath.
Sure enough, they found that the a substance isoprene rises significantly during hypoglycemic episodes.
University of Cambridge Addenbrooke Hospital consultant physician Dr. Mark Evans further explains, "Humans aren't sensitive to the presence of isoprene, but dogs with their incredible sense of smell, find it easy to identify and can be trained to alert their owners about dangerously low blood sugar levels. It provides a 'scent' that could help us develop new tests for detecting hypoglycemia and reducing the risk of potentially life-threatening complications for patients living with diabetes."
The study has been published in the journal Diabetes Care


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I'm doing a south of 14th St. sandwich tour on Saturday with a friend and would appreciate some recommendations. I recently tried, and loved, the following: the duck confit sandwich at Blue Ribbon Market; the brook trout BLT at Mary's; the porchetta panini at Il Buco and Despana's "Picante" sandwich.
I now have on tap:
The lamb with prune-hyssop butter at Savoy
The pork rilletes sandwich at Blue Ribbon Market
One of the ssam's at the new Momofuku outlet
What else should I consider? Are there any must-try items at Bread and Inoteca?


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These are brand new priorities that resulted from the 2011 Durham County Community Health Assessment. We are always recruiting interested individuals to work on these priorities. Please contact Marissa Mortiboy if you are interested. Currently, work on these topics moves forward in partnership with End Poverty Durham and the Durham Public Schools.
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Here's the second treat I made for the Friendsgiving Feast, because you know I can't just stop at one. Of course, we were all full by the time we got through our pie, so I ended up wrapping these up for everyone to take home.
These squares have a thin, buttery crust and a super sweet topping, that holds all those crunchy pecans. Basically a fast, delicious, portable pecan pie, without rolling out dough, which sometimes is a stress we do not need.
Shout outs to Danielle for my lovely plate from Anthropologie that she sent me for my birthday!
Maple Pecan Pie Bars
Source: Ezra Pound Cake
Yield: one 8×8 pan, I cut mine into 16 squares
1 1/4 cups flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into cubes
6 tbsp (3/4 stick) butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup whipping cream
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
- Preheat oven to 350, and line a square baking pan with tin foil. Spray the foil with non-stick spray.
- For crust, in a food processor (or bowl) combine flour, brown sugar and salt. Add the butter and pulse (or cut in with a fork, if you're doing it by hand) until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is no bigger than peas. Press into the bottom of the pan, and bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly browned. Set aside.
- For filling, melt butter, brown sugar and maple syrup over medium heat until bubbly, and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat, and stir in cream, then stir in pecans. Pour over the crust, and use a spoon or offset spatula to spread filling to the edges.
- Bake 25-30 minutes, until filling is set (it will still jiggle a bit, but it'll firm up as it cools). Let cool completely at room temperature, then stick in the fridge overnight. Slice into squares.


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And, LM's Halloween Caper Company Haunt Spots Exploration continues…
(More ghoOOOOOOOOOOoooosts!)
After WP, we stopped for food at this AMAZING Indian restaurant about 6 miles away from the park. Tiny place, looked kinda sketchy from the outside, but it was incredible. (Royal India Restaurant. Tell your friends.) Two of our group pulled out a notebook and started an impromptu Nepali / Hindi language lesson, which our waiter eavesdropped on and must have decided he liked us. We all got free chai and a free appetizer.
I wasn't sure how much further our group would want to continue, seeing as it was cold and dark and at least two of them were not wearing appropriately warm footwear or coats. I asked them if they wanted to continue to the last location, or just skip it and go home now that we were all warm and full of comfy food. They all insisted they wanted to continue.
PF was by far the most active place we went. By the time we got there, it was well past nightfall, though the moon provided some decent light. (Oh — and we met up with another Caper tour! We met this couple at WP and asked them to take our picture, then encountered them again at PF. This was just WAY too much coincidence, so I asked if they were on your tour and they said yes. Our skeptic, on the other hand, insisted that they were "ghoOOOOOOOOOOoooosts!")
Walking out into PF was a bit creepy for several of us, simply by virtue of the fact that we knew we were walking over unmarked graves. We got to John Schwab's headstone at the center and stood there for awhile, talking and taking a few pictures, and then I stopped and realized something.
I realized we were alone. Just the six of us. Ordinarily, this wouldn't have been a particularly profound thought, except what I realized was that this entire time, I had been feeling as though we were standing in the middle of a crowd. It was so matter-of-fact that I hadn't questioned it before, but at that time I stopped to think about it. This was not, in fact, a crowded plaza — but it sure felt like one. I asked if anyone else had the same feeling and they all immediately responded that yes, they did — they just hadn't wanted to mention it, or weren't sure how.
All except our skeptic, of course. In stark contrast to us, he said he felt VERY alone — like his back was exposed, and someone was about to steal his wallet. He was exceptionally creeped out, and I think it was pure politeness to the rest of us that kept him from demanding that we leave right then.
Then, as soon as we crossed outside the fence surrounding the field, the feeling went away. For all of us.
(to be concluded in part the third)


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First Harrisburg
Published: November 24, 1994
Shares of First Harrisburg Bancor plunged yesterday in Nasdaq trading after the company said it was ending merger talks with several suitors because their stock prices were dropping sharply. First Harrisburg is a bank holding company in Pennsylvania.
Graph tracks daily closes for First Harrisburg Bancor since November 16. (Source: Datastream)