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On my computers I am using Windows, Linux, and sometimes MacOS. Regarding the keyboard layout, I prefer the US English layout – it is just so much better for programming, anything you do on the shell, or whatever. On my Windows Desktop, I have designed my own keyboard layout (using Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator) that is based on the standard US English configuration: it adds the German special characters (ä, ö, ü, ß), as well as many mathematical and scientific symbols, including Greek letters, which are used very often in science.
Recently, I have bought a new used laptop, ordered a US English replacement keyboard on ebay. The machine is running Linux. So far, so good. However, I did not want to have to go over the hassle of assigning my own special functions to the keyboard keys again (even though there are tools such as Keyboard Layout Editor available). I have not found any program that can automatically convert a Windows keyboard layout into its Linux counterpart. That is why – with some creative help from these regular expressions – I have made my own python script to convert from Windows to Linux. It turns out, that the most annoying part is the conversion of the key identifiers – these have very different names in the two operating systems.
However, eventually I figured it out, merged the generated file with my /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/us file, and now I am enjoying the easy access to π (via AltGr-p) and also Π (via Shift-AltGr-p) on my keyboard. Happy Pi day! Ok, The article is a day late. Happy belated Pi day! Or how about this (in German): Fröhlichen Π Tag!
I admit, I might spend too much time on these things, but it just makes me happy when it all works out automatically – or at least semi-automatically. I dislike repetitive tasks.
If you want to check out the script, or my keyboard layout, you can download it from github: Keyboard Layout Converter (GPL v3).
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.


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Trading carrots for chocolate pudding since 2012.
Going to the ballpark is always entertaining. One of the great things about watching baseball live is that no matter who is playing that night, there can literally be any type of outcome. You might see 14-12 slugfest or watch a 1-0 pitching duel.
But there are a few things that never change at the ballgame — the guys you meet.
Here is a list of the five guys you meet at a ballgame.
This is the guy double-fisting draft beers, walking down the steps to his seat while trying to get the crowd around him to chant, "Less Filling! … Tastes Great!"
You don't want to sit in front of the Drunk because he spills his beer constantly. You don't want to sit beside the Drunk because he talks really loud and thinks he's funny. He will usually take off his shirt at some point, as well, and you don't want to be close to that. You definitely don't want to sidle up next to The Drunk in a ballpark restroom because he usually doesn't have good aim.
Annoying factor: 4 out of 5 stars (unless you've been drinking, then it drops way down)
This is one of my favorite guys you meet at the ballpark. He's always jolly, which is amazing to me, because I'm usually pretty mad after I pay $14.50 for a hot dog and a fountain drink.
Another interesting fact about the Eater is his seat selection. Most people will try to improve their seating at a baseball game. The eater will move out away from everyone so he can have a little more room to set his nachos down in the seat next to him. Don't sit beside the eater or you'll be passing change and brats back and forth for most of the night.
Annoying factor: 3 out of 5 stars
I'm very familiar with the Nerd. This guy walks into the ballpark and starts to get the shakes if he can't immediately find a scorecard, although he usually has his own pencil.
The Nerd rushes to his seat upon arrival and is like some kind of reverse camel, he never has to get up and go to the bathroom.
The Nerd also always eats peanuts at a ballgame. I'm not sure if it's because he has convinced himself that it's a great deal or what.
It can be easy to confuse the Nerd with The Eater, but the peanuts are a dead give-away.
The Nerd is a good guy to sit next to if you find yourself seeing a player's face on the big screen and wondering, "Who is this guy?"
The Nerd will tell you — he'll also tell you what pick the player was taken with in his Rotisserie league.
Annoying Factor: 2 out of 5 stars
This is the guy that gets a few beers in him and begins to reminisce about back when he played. I just call this guy, Glory Days. After a couple of cold ones, he played against a guy in high school that made it to Double-A with the Pirates.
He could also be called the Know-It-All because he starts to make insane comments about professional players. "Miguel Cabrera has a decent swing, but there's a hole in it. He really struggles with low inside pitches. Can't get his hips around and tends to just roll it over."
The worst part about Glory Days is that he is usually a buddy of yours and most of the crap that comes out of his mouth has been told to you before. Glory Days can be confused with the Drinker, the difference is that the Drinker can't put a coherent sentence together and probably doesn't know who Miguel Cabrera is.
Annoying factor: 4 out of 5 stars (you have to ride home with this idiot and the B.S. doesn't stop)
Every ballpark has this guy. He comes to every home game and carries some type of apparatus with him designed to get the crowd clapping or chanting or singing a song.
The Indians have a guy (John Adams) that sits on the very top bleacher in left field and beats a massive bass drum that can be clearly heard throughout the stadium. As a matter of fact, The Indians provide him with two season tickets every year — one for him and one for his drum.
There used to be a guy at Texas Ranger games that would up stand sporadically and whack a tambourine with a stick about six times and then immediately sit back down. He sat behind first base and I would be curious to know if he still attends games.
I'm sure I've forgotten a few of your favorite guys you meet at a ballpark. Feel free to email or tweet me @HGarrison643 to let me know about someone that should be included in this list.
Heath is a writer for www.643ball.com. You can email Heath at email@example.com or follow him on twitter at hgarrison643.

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April 2010 recap.0
I started April 2010 with the thought of playing an average of 50 husngs on a daily basis (~1500 total for the month). Obviously, I didn't manage to do that, but I'm pretty happy with my results for the month. Also, april has been the first month of this year I've finished as a winner at the MTTs. WHOA !
I kept withdrawing $ almost everyday to put up and pay some of my debts, but didn't manage to scrape much, because I've spent more on bullshit.
These being said, I will only be paying my ~$700 interest this month, and keep grinding the $20s, $30s and maybe move up to the $50s by the end of May.
I've also made a propbet with a fellow poker player and friend, Bogdan. Whoever reaches $3k profit from sngs faster (me only playing $20-$50 husngs and him playing his $3-$12 fulltilt 90-135man KO and Rush sngs) wins a week's trip to Egypt in a nice all-inclusive resort by the Red Sea. 'til now I'm owning him. OBV !
I've settled on playing a minimum of 1200 husngs in May (400x$20s,600x$30s and 200x$50s). Let's hope I'll win at least 30% more than in April.
Why does every sentence I write start with "I've" ? Because I suck.
By the way (no "I've"), I'm really thinking on getting some coaching for the 6max cash games in the next couple of months. I have found a very good coach, and rrrrrreally want to learn.
HUSNG profit : $2773
MTT profit : $630
Rakeback : $447
Live profit : -$1250
April 2010 Total : $2600
1/4 may stats0
ok. First week gone… Only played 159 games since i came back from Bucharest, with very good results… I obviously ran good on this timespan, but I really feel that my game is starting to shape up… I'm feeling pretty confident on my abilities at the moment, and I hope I'll be keeping myself this way.
I didn't play a single hand of live poker, and I'm not thinking on doing it for the whole month. No decent homegames left in Craiova that I know of…
Bought myself a Samsung G3 external 1TB HDD (~$120) to finally clear out all my PC and laptop data… I'll be formatting both the next couple of days, and try to make HEM work on Windows 7 Pro.
Also bought these headphones for $30… I like them a lot… I love feeling the bass smashing my ears apart. Would definitely recommend to all music enthusiasts…
From now on, I'll be adding a song and a picture to the post, if I've been profitable.
I'd love to be able to write tens of thousands of words talking about a subject, debating for long hours on various subjects, but damn my brain's dead. I'm braindead… deadbraindead.
i'm a donkey.0
Just came back from Bucharest. Lost 900RON (~$300) playing my usual loose-dumb cash game "strategy" (which I tend to realize it can never be profitable, not even session-wise… it's just that STUPID). Played a 250+25RON (~$90) super satellite for the 2nd Romanian Poker Cup. Lost. Played a 35+10RON (~$15) 20 people rebuy tournament in a new fun location just outside Bucharest. Won 890RON, making a deal HU (after ~10 hands).
Poker Profit : 'bout tree fiddy
Total loss : -$390
*note : – very fun trip.
- won't be playing any live cash games in the next 6 months. Agreed ? Agreed !
April 1-19 hu0
I've reset my sharkscope stats at the beginning of this month, with the thought of pure heads up sit'n'go (husng from now on) grinding on my mind. The first two weeks I've been a bit busy traveling to France for the 550Euro DeepStack Open (qualified for the seat, but spent ~$1300 on accomodation/flight/food and lost another ~$1000 at live pokers) but I still managed to play about 400 games 'til now.
I'm working on my heads up game, analyzing hands and sharing knowledge with fellow husng players, but I'm really thinking on acquiring a husng.com membership.
Total Profit : $1694


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The Sergeant is a slim wallet that is made entirely out of U.S. Military materials. It features U.S. Military leather, elastic and nylon for extreme heavy duty toughness that will stand the test of time. This high quality leather is fire and waterproof and is made using recycled materials leftover from the boot making process. It has an ultra-thin, compact design that will hold 4 to 8 cards inside and includes an elastic cash strap on the back. Recycled Firefighter products limit unnecessary waste by ingeniously re-purposing these resilient life-saving materials.


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TIEC's BootUp program is a
technical accelerator that aims to speed the
realization of innovative ideas which have
clear business plans and preferably existing
customers, yet missing a development team.
The BootUp organizing team will discover
talents and coach them to turn ideas into
products using best practices in product
development. BootUp carefully simulates an
agile, typically scrum based, enterprise to
guarantee a professional experience for the
participants and help them develop products
with high quality. BootUp minimizes for the
product/idea owners (POs) the
friction of establishing new businesses and
startups. POs abroad are welcomed to benefit
from BootUp to reduce the risks they
perceive regarding their establishment of
affiliated development sites in Egypt.
BootUp utilizes open-source software and
hardware for development but other
alternatives may be considered if feasible.
There are many great ideas out there with no
teams to push its implementation forward.
These ideas could come from:
Additionally, many developers are not aware
and/or don't follow best practices in
building software therefore the results
usually don't match quality standards
worldwide. We do not have a known community
of software engineers with proven talent and
knowledge. We need to build and connect such
talents according to well-known quality
With the main goal of facilitating
innovation in Egypt, TIEC
aims to solve the discussed problem through
an intense program in product development
that gives hands-on best practices.
TIEC will give an opportunity to young developers with basic
development knowledge and loads of
enthusiasm to join the BootUp experience.
The selected developers will be hosted for a
4-6 months part-time internship with one
dedicated coach, scrum master, per team.
Individuals will be teamed up and matched
with a real idea received from companies,
researchers, or aspiring entrepreneurs. In
the meantime, product ideas are strictly
protected through NDAs.
The program will run over four to six months
maximum. Interested developers will be
interviewed to ensure their commitment and
their readiness. In the meantime, an
announcement is made for
product/idea owners (POs) with
clear business plans who could benefit from
BootUp's development teams. While submitting
the idea, the PO is expected to propose
compensating the development team when its
product performance is found acceptable and
the PO decides to move forward and establish
the product-based business. Proposing
revenue and/or equity share for the
development team is expected and
Once the program starts, an orientation
session takes place in which teams will be
matched with the ideas they will work on,
their product owners, and scrum masters. The
orientation will be a fun event to get teams
to know each other and in the same time get
to know the rules of the program. The
program then continues with one intense
month of training and practice. In this
month the developers are committed full time
on 4 BootUp camps. They attend every weekend
and practice during the week with scheduled
meetings throughout. After this intense
month, a series of sprints starts. Every
sprint has a planning/demo and lasts for two
weeks. We might have "spike" talks in the
middle of the sprints according to the
progress of the teams. The program ends with
a ceremony, demo and meetings with the POs
to decide the way forward.
The PO and development team can use and
modify anything they co-developed during
BootUp, but only the PO is authorized to
establish a product-based business. The
development team should refrain from using
their BootUp deliverables to enable any
competing business. In case the product
performance is found acceptable and the PO
decides to establish the target business,
the PO is obliged to fulfill the commitment
made to the team while presenting the
product idea.
The product owner (PO) is a key stakeholder.
Part of the PO's responsibilities is to have
a vision of what he or she wishes to build
and to pass that vision to the development
team. Business knowledge is important for
the PO because he or she is the decision
maker regarding what features the product
must have. That means, the PO should
understand the market, the customer, and the
business in order to make sound decisions.
The PO shows commitment by doing what is
necessary to build the best product possible
and that means being actively engaged with
the product development team.
As PO you should:
Experts are invited to present on
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Sponsors and supporters are welcomed to
avail tools, equipments, and co-working
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2017 Audi R8 details
Before a production version of the Audi R8 ever existed, racing fans were very familiar with it. Audi began racing the R8 Prototype at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2000, winning in its first time out and building a legacy of excellence over the next five years. The production car followed in 2008, proving Audi could build a sleek, mid-engine machine with the looks and performance of a supercar.
Now Audi is releasing the second-generation R8 as a 2017 Audi R8 model on the Modular Sportscar System (MSS) platform that also underpins the Huracan from corporate partner Lamborghini. A mostly aluminum spaceframe, MSS also uses carbon fiber to provide extra rigidity to the firewall and central tunnel. The structure is about 70 pounds lighter than that of the outgoing R8, contributing to an overall weight loss of roughly 110 pounds. It also boasts 40 percent more torsional stiffness, thanks in part to a pair of X braces, one on top of the engine and one behind it.
The new 2017 Audi R8 looks are an evolution of the stunning first-generation model. It has the low-slung stance of a supercar, with the cab pushed forward and the coupe body sloping back in a continuous arch to the rear spoiler. Audi has put a greater emphasis on horizontal lines, making the car 1.6 inches wider, and giving the sides wider shoulders. Those shoulders now interrupt the familiar side blades, making these design flourishes two pieces each instead of one. The grille is also flatter and wider, and its trapezoidal shape creates a natural flow into the wedge-shaped LED headlights.
The R8 is initially offered in V10 and V10 Plus models. Both come with updated versions of the 5.2-liter V-10 engine. Horsepower is now 540 for the V10 and 610 for the V10 plus. Audi says fuel economy improves by 13 percent due to the addition of cylinder deactivation and a sailing feature that eliminates engine braking at low speeds. EPA fuel economy figures are not yet available.
While the outgoing model also offers a 4.2-liter V-8, the 2017 R8 does not. Audi's twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 or a smaller force-fed engine may be offered in the future. Likewise, the six-speed manual transmission also doesn't return. That leaves just Audi's S Tronic dual-clutch gearbox as standard equipment. While pricing is not yet available, the S Tronic added $9100 to the price of the last R8, so it will add a hefty premium to the new base price, which should start around $165,000 for the V10 and $185,000 for the V10 Plus.
The U.S. equipment list is not yet complete, but the V10 model is well equipped with such features as Nappa leather or leather/alcantara upholstery, heated power-adjustable sport seats, LED interior lighting, Audi's MMI Plus with Navigation infotainment system, magnetic ride damper control, and 19-inch alloy wheels. The V10 Plus adds racing bucket seats and carbon ceramic brakes, but gives up the magnetic ride dampers for stiffer shocks and steel springs.
Notable options include a Bang & Olufsen stereo, active dynamic steering with variable assist and variable ratios, and 20-inch wheels.
The R8's unique combination of advanced engineering and luxury amenities make it a supercar that can be driven every day. The ride is amazingly supple for a car with the R8's track capability, especially with the magnetic ride dampers. The seating position is a bit upright, creating excellent front sight lines, and the cabin is finished with Audi levels of care. That translates to quality materials, impeccable fit and finish, and the latest electronics. Among those features is an updated MMI infotainment system with the brand's new virtual cockpit, which moves the information screen from the center stack to the instrument panel.
But a supercar is about performance, and the R8 delivers. The V-10 rockets the car from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds in the V10 model and just over three seconds in the V10 Plus. The power is ever-present and relentless when you get on the throttle, but the engine is also docile when the Audi Drive Select system is in the Comfort or Auto modes. The revs stay high in Dynamic mode and a launch control feature lets drivers repeat those quick 0 to 60 mph times over and over again.
Audi's S Tronic transmission is appropriate for a supercar. Like the engine, the shifts are relaxed in Comfort or Auto and crisp and quick in the Dynamic mode. You'll go around a track faster using this transmission than a manual, but we still pine for the gated metal shifter of the first-gen R8.
With its combination of style, on-road comfort, power, and track-ready handling, the 2017 Audi R8 is a worthy competitor for the likes of the McLaren 650S, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, Porsche 911 Turbo, and even the Chevrolet Corvette Z06. A less-expensive base model, likely to be added later in the model year, will only expand its appeal.
The 2017 Audi R8 goes on sale in March of 2017


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Sponsor a Class
Becoming a class sponsor is a rewarding way to impact the lives of 50 youth (and their families) in the Boulder County community. We are seeking individuals and businesses that can provide the "I Have a Dream" Foundation of Boulder County with funding over a ten-year period to sponsor an entire Dreamer class of 50 students. There are two ways to become a class sponsor.
You can become a sponsor in one of two ways:
- As Sole sponsor, donate $1,500,000 over the next ten years.
- As one of a group of sponsors, donate $15,000 a year over the next 10 years.
Approximate costs for a new "I Have a Dream" Class:
- A onetime scholarship endowment of $250,000
- A yearly contribution, for ten years of $125,000; this covers Dreamer Program Support, including tutoring, mentoring, summer programming, academic, recreational and cultural programs, transportation, program director and AmeriCorps members
- Total Class Expense: $1,500,000


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This weekend, my husband laid a new floor in my en-suite bathroom. We opted for wood effect vinyl which is a massive improvement on the existing carpet that had got soggy that many times it was starting to smell. In readiness for the new flooring, I glossed all the skirting boards and painted the ceiling. The ceiling had a few small cracks so I used a basecoat that promised to not just fill the cracks but prevent them ever returning. It did a really good job of providing a perfect finish to top coat. It is only a small room and it does get somewhat steamy in there so my final job before I let my husband loose on the project was to apply Brilliant White moisture and steam resistant bathroom paint. Unfortunately, I ran out of time to get this done so I entrusted my husband to buy the paint and finish off while I took the children shopping for new outfits for a forthcoming wedding.
My husband is colour blind.
I'm not sure colour blindness is really an excuse for what he did.
Instead of Brilliant White paint, he bought Soothing White. I'm not entirely sure why it was the 'soothing' white that found its way into his shopping basket rather than any of the other romantically named shades from the 'whites with a hint of ' range or an even bigger mystery, why he didn't just buy the bog standard (and cheaper) Brilliant White that I wanted. Nevertheless, that is what happened.
I would have imagined that as soon as he opened the tin he would have realised his mistake - or if not, then surely when he began rolling it onto the pure white base coat.
If he did notice the discrepancy between his white and my white, he chose to ignore it and painted the whole thing. He didn't actually paint it very well either.
When I came home from my shopping trip I was horrified by the transformation of my flawless white ceiling into a patchy, tinted mess. I could have cried.
I didn't cry. I fumed a little but I didn't cry.
As luck would have it, Soothing White is the colour my daughter has chosen to paint the bathroom in her new house so I can give the nearly full tin of paint to her and feel that it wasn't a complete waste of money.
Today, I bought the Brilliant White moisture and steam resistant paint that I wanted from the start and the Gods were smiling because the Dulux variety was half price in my local Wilkinsons.
I repainted my ceiling.
With every roll of the roller, I felt my calm return.
I did have a bit of an "oh ****" moment when I over extended to reach a corner and inadvertently allowed the paint tray I was holding to tip up. It made a quite lovely sound as the contents of the tray splopped to the floor. Thankfully, I had covered the new vinyl properly with dust sheets which protected it from my mishap completely.
I may need a second coat to obliterate every last trace of the Soothing White, which quite frankly, did not soothe me one tiny bit! Brilliant Whiteness will soon be restored to reflect light back onto my now smelly carpet-less bathroom.


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Churchill Downs Incorporated Reports 2009 Second-Quarter Results
Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) ("Company") today reported results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009.
Net earnings from continuing operations for the quarter grew 5 percent to $30.9 million, or $2.20 per diluted common share, compared to net earnings from continuing operations of $29.4 million, or $2.10 per diluted common share, for the same period in 2008. The Company's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") also grew quarter-over-quarter from $57.5 million in 2008 to $58.6 million in 2009, an increase of 2 percent. The primary drivers for the year-over-year increases in both net earnings and EBITDA from continuing operations were the continued growth of the Company's online business - including the advance-deposit wagering ("ADW") platform, TwinSpires.com, which posted gains in net revenues from continuing operations of 35 percent compared to the prior period - and the growth of the Company's gaming business in Louisiana, which improved its quarter-over-quarter net revenues from continuing operations by 31 percent.
Net revenues from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2009 increased slightly to $180.0 million from $179.3 million recorded during the second quarter of 2008. The growth of the Company's online and gaming businesses primarily fueled the period-over-period increase in net revenues from continuing operations. That growth was partially offset by a decline in corporate hospitality and admissions revenues generated by Kentucky Derby week, the loss of six racing dates at Churchill Downs driven by a reduced number of entries that resulted in lower wagering revenues, as well as lower pari-mutuel revenues at Arlington Park and Fair Grounds, which the Company believes is attributable to the general weakness of the U.S. economy.
Churchill Downs Incorporated President and Chief Executive Officer Robert L. Evans said, "Despite a tough economy, our Company's investments in slot-machine gaming and online businesses have helped Churchill Downs Incorporated grow second-quarter net revenues and net earnings from continuing operations year-over-year while also mitigating the continued declines in our Racing Operations. Our signature racing events, the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, were not immune to the ongoing recession as many of our corporate clients elected to reduce their 2009 Derby-related marketing and hospitality expenditures. As a result, our profitability from Kentucky Derby week declined by $3.2 million compared to one year ago. We believe this decline occurred under extraordinary economic conditions, and we remain encouraged by the strength of Derby weekend's other key metrics, including a combined Derby and Oaks on-track attendance of 258,403; two-day total wagering of $186.0 million; and a phenomenal 9.8 national television rating for NBC's broadcast of the Kentucky Derby race segment, the highest TV rating for the race in 17 years.
"While total U.S. wagering on horse racing for the second quarter of 2009 declined by 11 percent compared to the prior period according to figures published by Equibase, total handle on Churchill Downs Incorporated races dipped by 3 percent during the same period as handle growth through our ADW business helped offset wagering declines at the majority of our racetracks and off-track betting facilities. From April through June 2009, TwinSpires.com experienced an expansion in average daily wagering and average daily active users.
"One of the highlights of the quarter was our experiment with night racing at Churchill Downs Racetrack," Evans continued. "Lights certainly added a new dimension to our core product on the track, and the great variety of amenities and activities offered throughout our facility - from red carpet entrances and gourmet dinners to a paddock dance club and the 'Bet Or No Bet' wagering promotion - attracted 89,115 guests over three evenings and presented horse racing as a fresh and 'buzz worthy' entertainment option. We were thrilled with our customers' responses to these innovations and to learn that 'Downs After Dark' had strong appeal for both veteran and novice fans. We are currently examining the financial results of our night racing experiment, and with newly appointed Churchill Downs Racetrack President Kevin Flanery, we will soon determine whether to make night racing a staple of our entertainment offerings.
"June 2009 brought the start of construction on our new slot-machine gaming facility at Calder Casino and Race Course in Miami Gardens, Fla. The 108,000-square foot facility will be adjacent to the racing operation's grandstand building and will initially offer 1,225 slot machines. Calder's new gaming facility is scheduled to open early next year.
"The month of June also brought a significant disappointment for the entire Kentucky horse racing industry when the Kentucky Senate President and his supporters blocked passage of House Bill 2 out of committee during a special session called by Gov. Steve Beshear. This action killed legislation that would have authorized video lottery terminals at Kentucky's racetracks and would have allowed the state's signature industry to compete on a level playing field. Without this kind of gaming legislation, horse racing in Kentucky will continue to fall behind other states with slots-fed purses. We will continue to work with state lawmakers - regardless of their party affiliation - to pass this legislation and help Kentucky's largest agribusiness overcome this competitive disadvantage."
A conference call regarding this news release is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2009, at 9 a.m. EDT. Investors and other interested parties may listen to the teleconference by accessing the online, real-time webcast and broadcast of the call at www.churchilldownsincorporated.com or www.earnings.com, or by dialing (866) 831-6162 and entering the pass code 76338881 at least 10 minutes before the appointed time. The online replay will be available at approximately noon EDT and continue for two weeks. A two-week telephonic replay will be available one hour after the call ends by dialing (888) 286-8010 and entering 44440874 when prompted for the access code. A copy of the Company's news release announcing quarterly results and relevant financial and statistical information about the period will be accessible at www.churchilldownsincorporated.com.
In addition to the results provided in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the Company has provided a non-GAAP measurement, which presents a financial measure of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"). Churchill Downs Incorporated uses EBITDA as a key performance measure of results of operations for purposes of evaluating performance internally. The Company believes the use of this measure enables management and investors to evaluate and compare, from period to period, the Company's operating performance in a meaningful and consistent manner. This non-GAAP measurement is not intended to replace the presentation of the Company's financial results in accordance with GAAP.
Churchill Downs Incorporated ("Churchill Downs"), headquartered in Louisville, Ky., owns and operates world-renowned horse racing venues throughout the United States. Churchill Downs' four racetracks in Florida, Illinois, Kentucky and Louisiana host many of North America's most prestigious races, including the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, Arlington Million, Princess Rooney Handicap and Louisiana Derby. Churchill Downs racetracks have hosted seven Breeders' Cup World Championships. Churchill Downs also owns off-track betting facilities and has interests in various advance-deposit wagering, television production, telecommunications and racing services companies, including a 50-percent interest in the national cable and satellite network HorseRacing TVTM, that support the Company's network of simulcasting and racing operations. Churchill Downs trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol CHDN and can be found on the Internet at www.churchilldownsincorporated.com.
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It's weird how time goes by in the blink of an eye, and it hardly feels like a year since Everton lost someone for who "legend" doesn't quite sum up what he meant to Evertonians.
This time last year, I was on my way to meet Andrei Kanchelskis, one of the few players who made watching Everton in my teens enjoyable, and I couldn't have wished for a better way to start the day.
I was bouncing up the street to where Andrei was staying and then I got a text. Worried it was Andrei saying he had to change plans, I checked it. I'm both glad that I did and wish I hadn't. It stopped me in my tracks. Howard Kendall had died.
Why am I glad I read it before I got to my meeting? Because people there knew, and would have told me, and they'd have seen my reaction. I got to have it in relative privacy. Stood outside John Lewis at 10am on a Saturday.
Howard had just taken charge of Everton when I first became aware of football – and more importantly, Everton – as a 5 year old. His early problems didn't really register with me, but his successes created an obsession with Everton that burns still. He had been a hero on the pitch to a generation before, but for me, he was the manager of Everton. An FA Cup, two League titles, a European Cup Winners' Cup, Everton were the greatest and Howard was the mastermind behind it all.
Through this website I got to know Howard relatively well. Well enough for him to say hello and ask how things were when we saw each other at least. Well enough for him to allow Bally and me into his jokes with his former team-mates and charges. He always had a smile, always had time, and always – always – had a story to tell.
Losing Howard felt like I'd lost a family member, and I know I'm not alone in that – because in truth we lost a member of the Everton family who can never be replaced.
At our next home game, Everton will officially name the Gwladys Street after Howard, and after we helped arrange the minute's applause for him last November with the club, we are encouraging all Everton fans to take their banners, flags, scarves or shirts to wave during the match and turn Goodison Park into a sea of colour (Blue, like) for Howard.
His sides created atmospheres that we still tell our kids about today, let's create a special atmosphere for him against West Ham later this month.
Simon Paul
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When Miss Sydney, at Chewy, told us our review options this month, I was pleased to see another Weruva food. This time is was dry food, Caloric Harmony.
No Chinese Ingredients
Chicken/ Chicken Meal & Turkey/ Turkey Meal - US and Canada
Salmon/ Salmon Meal - US, Norway and Canada
Venison/Venison Meal & Lamb/ Lamb Meal - New Zealand and Australia
Legumes - US and Canada
Taurine - Japan
Quality Control
BRC Approved Facility - First in Canada
Moisture, Protein and Fat Levels Monitored Every 30 Minutes During Production
Traceable and Sustainable Ingredients
Toxin and Peroxide Testing of Incoming Ingredients
When our Bag of Harmony arrived, I had to make a decision. A 4 pound bag of kibble doesn't go far with nine dogs, so I chose Lola and Bailey to be our reviewers.
Chewy sent us a bag of Weruva Harmony at no cost to us in exchange for our honest review.


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Have you ever slept on a yacht overlooking a cliff, or overnighted in a jet airliner hanging out over a ravine or even slept in the belly of a 40' elephant? We know one thing you're most likely to have done - slept in a caboose - and that's how the Featherbed Railroad got mixed into all the unusual spots mentioned on Escape Travel's blog about the most unusual hotels in the world.
We're always so surprised and happy when someone finds our little resort nestled among the oak and Redwood trees here on the shores of Clear Lake and we're especially tickled by the fact that the author of this blog comes to us from across the country as blogger Jessica Holmes finds spends the days she's not traveling eating her way through New York.
The places we keep company with on this blog include some really unusual spots including a giant boot in New Zealand called, obviously, The Boot. This B&B is nestled among hazelnut trees and, as the name details, it's actually a giant boot that guests vacation inside of. We don't know what kind of planning it takes to get an unusual building built in Australia, but we can imagine that it's quite a "feet" to do something like this. Sorry, the pun just wrote itself.
We've shared media with Hotel Costa Verde in Costa Rica the past. This place is actually a retired 727 that overlooks the jungles of Costa Rica where you spend time relaxing in this retired aircraft. We see this place as something that's rather fancy, rather than just "plane." For those of you still reading, congratulations - or condolences.
While we're pretty happy with our repurposing of vintage railroad cabooses for our property, we can only imagine what it takes to repurpose a cruise ship for a hotel. But that's what it looks like the Sun Cruise Resort has done in South Korea. We know that you can easily lift a 50 ton railroad caboose with the right crane but we don't know how in the world you lift a cruise ship onto a cliff. Never mind that, this place is pretty neat. We don't have a pun for this one, unfortunately, and there is also the chance that this was purpose-built rather than being an actual cruise ship. Okay, we really do have a pun but we can't wait so we're moving on.
The last place detailed by the blog was the Kumbuk River Eco in Sri Lanka. Before you click on the link, please be forewarned that there's a tropical drum beat constantly going on on their website. We don't like music on websites so consider yourself warned.
Now, the place. It's actually a hotel built to resemble a large elephant or wooly mammoth, to our eyes. The best part is, apparently, the bell staff are extraordinarily adept at dealing with trunks. We warned you that we were excited about this pun, but you may be saying 'tusk, tusk' to yourself about now. Anyhow, if you ever find yourself in Sri Lanka this looks like quite the place. Although we're kinda partial to the boot, ourselves, and it looks like a great place to tie one on! Yeah.
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Download 2017 country factsheet from Poland here
Download 2016 country factsheet from Poland here
During recent years Poland has reformed its institutional care system. EU Structural Funds have been used to provide family and community-based care and the idea of deinstitutionalisation has become a popular term in Poland. However, the aim of DI in Poland is understood as reducing the numbers of children living in institutions rather than providing quality care for children. In 2015, there were 50,308 children living in institutional care in Poland among which 25,170 were children with disabilities living in 467 institutions under the power of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health, 5,621 children with behavioural problems in 93 institutions under the Ministry of Education and 1,530 in 32 "correctional centres" under the Ministry of Justice. Apart from the Act on Family Support and the System of Foster Care there is no national action plan or strategy for deinstitutionalisation in Poland. The Child and Family Foundation is strongly lobbying for one.
According to the Act on Family Support and the System of Foster Care, family strengthening is a priority in Poland. New services have been introduced such as family assistants, supportive families1, day care services, social workers etc. However, the services are underdeveloped and poorly financed. Furthermore, the methodology of social work is based on the "diagnostic" approach rather than on a family strengthening approach or a solution-focused approach. The family assistants' role also ends once the child is removed from his/her family, a practice which reduces the probability of the child's reintegration to his/her family.
In the last 5 years the number of Small group homes2 (SGHs) has tripled in Poland, as a result of the introduction of the new Act on Family Support and the System of Foster Care, which was responsible for ensuring the establishment of units for no more than 14 children. Many large institutions were divided into smaller semiautonomous units. However, this division did not change the reality of children's everyday life. In many places 2 to 5 new SGHs were built close to one another, which created new care complexes resembling the previous large institutions although located in more modern and smaller buildings.
The Act on Family Support and the System of Foster Care also secured the establishment of 6 new regional institutions for 45 children with serious behavioural problems. The construction of these facilities was financed by the state budget. The caregivers employed in SGHs are required to have a Master's degree in pedagogy or social sciences, however they are usually not specifically trained to work in SGHs. Such training is provided by NGOs, specialised in the field to only some of these facilities.
With regard to family-based care there were 56,986 children in foster care and 31,951 children in kinship care in 2015. During recent years the number of foster care families has decreased due to many scandals published in the media, lack of support, bureaucratic requirements and the monitoring performed by foster care coordinators which is often viewed as obtrusive by foster carers. In addition children's needs are more complex, there is very little specialised support, very few in-service trainings, and almost no psychological supervision provided to foster families.
FAST FACTS & latest developments
- 50,308 children are living in institutional care of whom 25,170 are children with disabilities and 19,517 live in different types of care institutions managed by the social support system.
- 1,300 children aged 0-3 years are living in institutional care although it is illegal.
- 88,937 children were living in family-based care in 2015.
- This year the European Social Funds Operational Programs in the Mazovian region, which includes the city of Warsaw and the Silesian region are aimed at promoting the deinstitutionalisation of the system. However these funds may also be used to support the establishment of new Small group homes accommodating 14 children per home.
- The Child and Family Foundation set up a working group of leading specialists in the field which prepared legislative changes aimed to implement DI. The group prepared recommendations and the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy's attitude towards deinstitutionalisation has been positive, however, budgetary restraints are often cited as an obstacle to implementing such changes.
1 Neighbours or relatives supporting the family at risk
2 In Poland there is no separate statistical data related to Small group homes. Their numbers are included within the number of other child care institutions


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Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Tomahawk & Axe Throwing
Tomahawk throwing is the perfect activity for boy scouts. It can be done safely and will teach important life skills. Plus it will be the best activity of the year for many scouts.
Is it safe you ask? Tomahawk throwing is safe as long as you follow the basic rules. For more about safely holding a tomahawk throwing event please see this article. The Guide to Safe Scoutingstates the following:
From A Scoutmaster: Tomahawk Throwing For Scouts Quick Video
Below is a list of throwing tomahawks ideal for scouts of all ages. Be sure to check out the instructions for how to safely add 'hawk throwing to your scouting event found at the bottom of this page.
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Resources For Tomahawk Throwing With Boy Scouts
For many, the idea of putting sharp blades in the hands of boy scouts, no matter what their age, sounds completely inappropriate. If you are one of those people or leaders, I completely understand. However, in my defense, there are a few things that if followed, will greatly enhance the safetly and enjoyment found in throwing tomahawks with Boy Scouts.
Archery, Throwing Tomahawk and Knife
Aside from camping, most boy scouts also get to experience the fun and competitions through archery, throwing tomahawks and throwing knives. Having a personal experience throwing tomahawks will make you more appreciative of the fun while doing this activity. To start off with this activity you will need a quality tomahawk that is fit for your level.
If you are looking for a great scout throwing tomahawk, what we have in store will be a perfect fit for you. Buying in bundle will also get you great savings. All throwing tomahawks we have available are NMLRA approved and are mostly used by scouts, so get your own tomahawk today!
Resources For Scout Leaders:
2. What Size Tomahawk is Best For My Scouts?
3. Tomahawk Throwing Safety (Infographic)
4. Difference Between the Mouse Hawk & Standard Hawks
5. How to Organize a Tomahawk Throwing Event
For more information on how to throw a tomahawk visit our education section.


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It has been 1 1/2 years since I closed My Craft Spot store!! Time flies!
Thursday, July 14, 2016
And they lived happily ever after . . .
It has been 1 1/2 years since I closed My Craft Spot store!! Time flies!
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So good to hear from you Kimberly! So happy you are doing well and your daughter is feeling better. Congratulations to the happy couple. What gorgeous photos!!! They are such a lovely looking couple. You must be so proud. I sure do miss your blog and your beautiful creations but certainly understand that family comes first.ReplyDelete
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Wow! It is hard to believe it has been that long already! I still use and LOVE your stamps. They are my favorite go-to's :) Congratulations on the wedding! It looks like it was a beautiful time.ReplyDelete
I wish them all the best
all fotos are devine like them
hugs to all Tamara
Congratulations on all the good things that have come your way Kimberly! It's funny, but just yesterday I happened upon one of the My Craft Spot stamps that I have and wondered how you were doing. I'm happy to hear that life has been good for you and your family. I even got a chuckle out of your son's wife having the same name as your daughter because we had that in our family as well. Not only was my name Karen, but my sister-in-law was also Karen...and we had the same last names. Thanks for posting these beautiful photos and best wishes for all that comes ahead!ReplyDelete
Congratulations on the wedding!!! So nice to hear from you again, glad that your family is thriving. Family always must come first. I still love all your products and use them regularly. So, the answer to your question is yes we are still out here and think of you often. email@example.com
Hi Kimberly!! Congratulations on your son's wedding!! What gorgeous pictures!! They make such a beautiful couple!! I'm so glad your youngest daughter is doing much better!! I can't believe it's been a year and a half!! I still love and use your stamps and dies so much!! I hope you have a fabulous summer!! Big hugs :)ReplyDelete
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Wonderful to hear that everyone is doing fine. Like the bee-utiful photos. I use the My Craft Spot Tiny Tags Christmas a lot. Have a Bee-utiful day!ReplyDelete
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Beautiful photos! Thanks for the update!ReplyDelete
It all looks wonderful!! So happy to see life is going so well for you!ReplyDelete
Hi Kimberly, So glad to see a post from you! I think of you often and hope you and your family are doing well. I am so happy your daughter is doing better. Congratulations to your son and beautiful daughter in law. What gorgeous pictures! So happy for your family! I love your window cling...glad you have had a little time to get crafty. I miss your fabulous creations! I still have my fingers crossed you will be back?!ReplyDelete
Hugs and again...congrats to your family!
Sherrie K
So glad you're doing well and your daughter is feeling better. Congratulations to the happy couple. I can't believe it's been 1 1/2 years already. Still your dies all the time and love them! Love, love the donut cake :-)ReplyDelete
Congratulations on the addition to your family. They are a beautiful couple. I understand- you are so proud to see them grow into wonderful adults- but miss them so as they leave. We miss them so very much. Wishing your entire family the very best!ReplyDelete
What a sweet couple !!! Congratulations , Kimberly !! I know you are proud of all your children !! So happy to see you posting !!ReplyDelete
Aww Kimberly so good to hear about the family! I am so glad your daughter is doing better! What a cute couple and the donut cake is so clever and fun! Still using your stamps and loving them!ReplyDelete
Congratulations, Kimberly!! It's SO wonderfully good to hear from you and to get this exciting update on your family! We've been away on holiday and I was thrilled to see TWO notifications from My Craft Spot in my inbox.ReplyDelete
The wedding looks like it was absolutely beautiful and the couple (and your entire family!) look so happy. I LOVE that donut cake too! What a fun idea!
Your vinyl looks fabulous as well. Such a fun way to decorate the car for the special couple.
I think of you often and miss my days of designing for you. I'm so thankful for the opportunities and support you gave me - and thankful that you were able to take the necessary step needed to ensure your daughter and family were priority.
It's such a joy to hear from you! Please continue to post!
Thanks for all of your sweet comments!ReplyDelete
Oh Kimberly, I am just now seeing this as I was away! What a joy to see this post from you. You are in my thoughts so very often and I am thrilled to hear all is going well for you. Congratulations to your son and his beautiful bride.. a love story that will always rise above all. :o) Sending endless love and hugs to you and your precious family. May God continue to abundantly bless you. :o)ReplyDelete
Hugs and blessings,
Oh, what a beautiful wedding. I really enjoyed looking at the pictures and hearing from you, again. Congratulations!! I still miss your blog and your wonderful inspirations.ReplyDelete


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Commandos 3 Men of Courage
It can't be recommended over the PC version, let alone wholly recommended in its own right, except to those looking for an extremely tough PS2 action strategy game.
The direct approach isn't always the best approach--this concept lies at the heart of Commandos 3 just as it did with its predecessor, the innovative 1998 real-time tactical combat game that mixed elements of stealth, action, and even puzzle-solving in a World War II setting. Spanish developer Pyro Studios' visually stunning sequel takes the core gameplay of the original, adds some of the features from the 1999 stand-alone expansion pack along with plenty of great new ideas, and ultimately provides a highly challenging, sophisticated experience that's even better than the first. But be warned--Commandos 3 can be as intimidating as its premise makes it sound: You'll command a small group of elite Allied operatives deep behind enemy lines to perform a series of important clandestine missions. At every turn, your commandos will be avoiding the patrols of German or Japanese forces. It can be a difficult game, especially at first, but Commandos 3 truly evokes the intensity of the harrowing depictions of World War II that you've probably seen in film or on television.
Your commandos will engage in multiple high-priority missions.
Actually, the game clearly alludes to the movies that inspired it--even the manual admits that the game has more in common with fictional accounts of the war than with factual ones. If you're familiar with classic World War II movies such as The Guns of Navarone, Bridge on the River Kwai, or even the more recent Saving Private Ryan, then you'll easily catch the references to these films in the game's various missions. As in these and other epic World War II movies, in Commandos 3 you'll have to do such things as rescue Allied soldiers, sabotage powerful sea vessels, assassinate key enemy officials, get your hands on important documents, and much more. The objectives are plentiful and varied and the game will take you to a wide variety of real-world settings, but the overall number of missions in Commandos 3 seems small: There are only 10 main missions in the game. You must play through them all sequentially, even though they aren't necessarily related to one another. In fact, the relative length and difficulty of each mission doesn't necessarily increase from one mission to the next, either.
Make no mistake, though--by any standards, all these missions are huge, and you'll typically spend many hours trying to accomplish the laundry list of objectives in each one. There's also good incentive to replay each mission, since a number of smaller bonus levels can be unlocked if you thoroughly explore the main missions. And the game's two higher difficulty settings noticeably affect the way enemy guards react, requiring you to take different paths to success. But before you can get into the main missions, you must first get through two "tutorial" levels, which have to be the most difficult tutorials ever put into a game. These smaller missions provide very little actual tutorial--instead, they take a sink-or-swim approach by dropping you straight into enemy territory, leaving you to learn the hard way about the intricacies of the complex gameplay of Commandos 3. This can make the first hours of play unnecessarily frustrating, so much so that some players may be quickly turned off to the game. That's too bad, because Commandos 3 is well worth the effort it takes to learn.
Each mission area is rendered in exceptional detail.
The colorful, memorable cast of characters at your disposal comes mostly from the previous Commandos games and includes a powerful Green Beret; a deadly marine; a spy capable of disguising himself as the enemy; a sapper, your demolitions expert; a mechanic who can commandeer enemy vehicles; a master sniper; and even a seductive secret agent. New additions to the roster include a fleet-footed thief and an unlikely bull terrier whose barking can distract your foes. You'll also join forces with Allied troops whom you can control in many of the missions.
In the original Commandos game, each character had a limited, very specific set of skills--for example, only the Green Beret and the spy could actually move enemy victims' bodies so that other guards wouldn't see them, which made these two the key players in most missions. In Commandos 3, for the most part, each character has a wider variety of skills and is much more versatile--for example, most everyone can now move bodies out of sight. This gives you many more strategic options during play and, for better or worse, eliminates much of the puzzlelike feel of the original game's missions. The game's sole remaining puzzle element lies in the fact that you can't choose which commandos to bring into a mission and can't choose their starting equipment--you'll just have to make do with what you get.
Commandos 3's multiplayer mode lets you attempt all the missions cooperatively, though the host player has to have beaten them in single-player mode first. This option lends even more replay value to a game that will take you many dozens of hours to finish on your own--thus, the GameSpy Arcade program is provided to let you easily find allies to play with.
Like its predecessor, Commandos 3 is a distinctive game with a great design and a lot of impressive features. Yet Commandos 3 is even better than the first--its design is much more focused, the missions are more involved, and the expanded options for your commandos are all excellent. As a result, the game will certainly appeal to most anyone who likes a challenge for both the mind and the reflexes. And what a challenge--you'll feel a real sense of reward and relief after finishing each of the epic missions in Commandos 3.
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For most, it's the season of spreading holiday cheer, but for me I am spreading the gospel of the supply chain. Last week I was in a small retail store chain called Fishs Eddy, which is known for its eclectic dinnerware and pottery. For the 2005 holiday season they started marketing a new 22' inch platter with Brooklyn scenery around the edge - no good Brooklynite worth his/her weight in cheesecake could ever pass this up at $25. So I made the trek to the store only to discover that the platters are stuck in US Customs. The store proprietor seemed very frustrated and couldn't understand why US Customs would be holding his perfectly safe platters for several weeks, when he has been importing products for more than a dozen years.
Knowing a thing or two about logistics I asked him a few questions about the platter including, where it was coming from?, if it was a new supplier? and if he has imported from this country in the past?. With a perplexed look he answered the questions with "Eastern Europe, yes and no". I explained to him that US Customs isn't so much concerned with the platters, but with any contraband that could have been smuggled into the containers carrying the platters. I also explained that because this is his first time he is importing from Eastern Europe, US Customs views this as an anomaly, which can raise a red flag indicating that a closer inspection is needed. With a smile he appreciated my remarks and his facial expression seemed to ask "where were you when I ordered these in August?"
Which got me thinking, maybe NYC could use a supply chain superhero or a supply chain mascot like Santa Claus, spreading supply chain advice instead of gifts to all the local retailers. Anyone interested?
Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Little do they realize that every time they discard or recycle a carton of milk they are completing the end of the supply chain cycle. Without supply chains consumers would be stuck using products that they had to make or grow with their own two hands. Still not excited, well visit often and eventually you will be.
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Tis' the Season to Spread Supply Chain Cheer
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Word of the Day Challenge 10/8/10
Word: Wassail: noun;
1. An expression of good wishes on a festive occasion, especially in drinking to someone.
2. An occasion on which such good wishes are expressed in drinking; a drinking bout; a carouse.
3. The liquor used for a wassail; especially, a beverage formerly much used in England at Christmas and other festivals, made of ale (or wine) flavored with spices, sugar, toast, roasted apples, etc.
1. Of or pertaining to wassail, or to a wassail; convivial; as, a wassail bowl.
transitive verb:
1. To drink to the health of; a toast.
intransitive verb:
1. To drink a wassail.
Timeline: December 2003 (Viola, Duke)
"This party sucks." Viola held up her hands defensively when Duke turned his scorching glare onto her. "I'm serious! I've had nights at the cemetery livelier than this."
Duke grunted and resumed staring at the somber people crowding his living room. He couldn't remember why he'd thought a Network Christmas party was a good idea. It was supposed to be a "break" from Tracking, but that was all anyone had in common.
"That's it!" Viola slipped off her chair and marched into the kitchen. After digging through his cabinets, she set a large pot on the stove, turned on the burner underneath it, then hopped up onto the counter.
"Get the hell off my countertop, Shortcake."
"It's not my fault you keep your spices up so high only a giant can reach them."
Duke watched her dump a half-gallon of apple cider, a cheesecloth bundle of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, and several other items into the pot. It didn't take long to figure out what she was doing. "Wassail? You think that's going to fix the party?"
Viola grinned as she stirred the liquid. "It will once I get into your liquor cabinet. I've got plans for the eggnog, too."


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Sarajevo Survival Tools is a showcase of extraordinary ready-made objects that citizens of Sarajevo had to design and hand-make when the capital city of Bosnia-Herzegovina was under siege from 1992 to 1996. The exhibition's wide range of objects expose an atmosphere of everyday struggle through horrid conditions while revealing shining examples of human ingenuity. From oil tin watering cans to improvised torches, the exhibition shows how basic needs like electricity, running water, food, medicine and communication can be solved through design under adverse conditions.
The exhibition was held at the Historical Museum in Sarajevo, and it also featured an interactive website created by students from the Sarajevo Faculty of Electrical Engineering (ETF) in coordination with Dr. Selma Rizvic. The website has a Virtual Museum, which is an interactive tool complete with 3D models, videos, and some information on each object – like the materials, production methods and the author's name.
Apart from different types of weaponry, one object that caught our eye was a cleverly crafted watering can made from a tin of oil donated by the USA. It's a very useful object when the lack of food forces people to grow vegetables in public parks. There is also a playful trolley made from a drink crate and roller skates that is useful for bringing water home from public faucets. A foam insulated glass bottle inside a cardboard box makes a "fragile" thermos flask, and a dynamo-powered improvised torch is made with a bike lamp and a pair of salvaged handles.
These DIY objects tell stories about the need to stay alive during times of civil strife. They don't feature the latest technology or the slickest design, buy they do temporarily solve a problem readily available materials. These objects shine as examples of human ingenuity and resourcefulness, and they are also extraordinary examples of non-consumerist design culture.
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Teena in the Kitchen
This vintage commercial from 1964 showcases the "Teena in the Kitchen" cookbook from Imperial Sugar. There were actually two Teena in the Kitchen cookbooks. The first one was published in 1954 with just a sketching of a young lady on the front. The second was published in 1964 with an actual picture of Nancy Collins, daughter of former U.S. Congressman Jim Collins.
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The Household Economist
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The Natural Circus
Learning to Listen
2010 - 2018
For quite some time The Natural Circus was a sort of overall name for my sharings and wanderings.
Not unlike a wandering monk I roamed in and out of cultural contexts and natural environments.
Not unlike a bee I passed on information on various practices and approaches from one culture and bioregion to the other.
One day I had the pleasure and fortune to meet Jay Griffiths in Berlin.
Jay is a wonderful writer from the UK.
Quite some time later I received this essay.
It surely fits the context of The Natural Circus.
'A Beggarly Account of Empty Boxes - Of homesickness, homelessness and homehunger'.
The Natural Circus - an outline
The Natural Circus wants to celebrate the beauty of the ephemeral, of 'being in the moment', the wonderful possibility to perceive and communicate poetic experiences.
It is this realm where we touch upon the fundamentals of how life unfolds, of how ecosystems develop and interact: it all emerges out of the moment.
Consequently, as a 'project', The Natural Circus interrelates encounters with places and spaces, with poets and storytellers of all kind, communicating the ever-changing poetry of life.
The Natural Circus would like to support a shift of paradigm in our way of perceiving and thinking, from a worldview based on separation to an understanding of interdependence, interconnectivity and constant transformation.
The realization that fundamentally there is no distinction between ourselves, the other and the so-called environment is at the heart of sustainable or natural cultures:
It ultimately is the world that is being perceived and loved as Self."
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The creator of Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder, Shonda Rhimes, has responded to anti-LGBTQ comments about her shows on Twitter.
Her latest show, HTGAWM, starring Viola Davis (pictured), features characters of all backgrounds. There is also at least one openly gay character. However, it would appear that not everyone watching is so open-minded and in their opinion it's distasteful to have gay characters at all or being sexual.
One fan expressed as much on Twitter and Shonda was quick to reply that she doesn't need to cater to their bigotry. They're entitled to their feelings/ beliefs and she's entitled to call them out for it. A viewer wrote, "@shondarhimes the gay scenes in scandal and how to get away with murder are too much. There is no point and they add nothing to the plot."
Shonda replied, "There are no GAY scenes. There are scenes with people in them." She added, "If you are suddenly discovering that Shondaland shows have scenes involving people who are gay, you are LATE TO THE PARTY." Moreover, she quipped, "If u use the phrase "gay scenes", u are not only LATE to the party but also NOT INVITED to the party. Bye Felicia. #oneLOVE". (With "Bye, Felicia" being a joking reference to the movie Friday).
She continued, "Ok, tweeps. Someone got me all riled up and fighting 4 my friends and their love and the equality of all — I am supposed to be WRITING." Adding, "So, I know you lovelies are asking me questions but I have to go. And finish making script notes. So you have more #GreysAnatomy to watch." And, "I love all you Tweeples. Even the ones who still need to grow. And remember that at some point, someone discriminated against you too."


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A few weeks ago, I got to meet a fellow blogger!
Abbey, from Finding my Forever, came to Seattle for a brief visit, and so Tim and I went to a Mariner's game with her and her fiance Pat!
I wish we got to see each other for longer! Tim and I spent the weekend in Bend, OR, so we only had that night!!
Go check out her blog and here how her fiance proposed (on the same trip!). They just hiked to the top of Mt St Helen's too!! Fun!


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5 Old Wives Tales for Helping Your Hair Grow Faster
Whether you are trying to grow your hair out from a disastrous cut or you are simply thinking about having long hair for a while, you'll find that the rate of hair growth can frustrate you. People have always wanted their hair to grow faster, but the truth of the matter is that for the most part, there is little we can do to encourage it. What we can do, however, is to protect our hair while it grows so that the hair we do have is healthy and without split ends that need to be trimmed! To that end, there are quite a few old wives' tales that can help you out.
Wash Your Hair in Morning Dew
Do not wash your hair in morning dew, but take the original meaning to heart. Cold water can do amazing things for your hair. Cold water tightens your hairs cuticle. The cuticle is the scale that covers your hair, and when it is tight, it is less likely to snag and break. After you finish your shower, give your hair a rinse of the coldest water that you can manage.
Brush Your Hair 100 Times Before Bed
This old wives' tale is a good one, but you need to make sure that you have the right equipment. The best brush to use for this before bed ritual is a boar's bristle brush. A brush of this sort is designed to redistribute the oil from the top of your head to the ends of your hair. The oil makes your hair less dry and less prone to breakage. Do not simply use an old brush.
Use a Comb of Ash Wood
Actually, any comb made out of smooth untreated wood is going to be fantastic for your hair. The untreated wood soaks up your hair oil and acts as a sort of minor conditioning tool every time you use it. You can find wood combs online and at markets and fairs, and if you want to keep your hair growing well, this is a fantastic tool for you to try. A comb of unfinished wood, along with a good boar's bristle brush, are two great tools to find in your hair care kit.
Sleep on Silk
No matter how nice they are, you actually do not need to sleep on silk sheets to get longer hair. However, you will find that a silk pillowcase might help you keep your hair longer. There is no drag on silk. Silk is very smooth and when you sleep on it, your hair will not get snagged in the fibers. This sounds like a small thing, but you'll find that this can greatly prevent your hair from getting split ends. Consider getting a silk pillowcase or a silk headscarf to wear around your head at night if you are curious to see how well this does.
Cut Your Hair to Make It Grow Faster
Cutting your hair removes your split ends. If you remove your split ends, your hair will remain undamaged and untangled, but it will not grow faster.
Finally, don't forget about your scalp! One of the major causes of hair damage or weak hair is due to the scalp itself being dry and unhealthy. Having scalp treatments every now and then will improve its condition as well as investing in a good quality shampoo and conditioner like Clear Hair Care that are specifically made to help damaged hair and dry scalps.
Sarah is a hairdresser by trade and has been for the past 10 years. She loves cutting hair and making her clients feel good about themselves, by writing these blogs she hopes that it may help give some people confidence with her beauty tips and tricks.


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Between one hour and a hour and a half.
Can my son/daughter earn student service learning hours with Meals on Wheels?
Yes, students can volunteer in the Main Office Kitchen Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm.They can also accompany a parent to any of our other volunteer opportunities. Please call 443-573-0925 in advance to schedule specific days to volunteer.
Do I have to attend Volunteer Orientation?Yes, all new volunteers must attend a Volunteer Orientation. They are held every Tuesday from— 10:30am to 11:30am at the Main Office; please call 443-573-0925 ahead of time to receive updates and to RSVP.
Can I volunteer on the weekends?While there are no meal deliveries on the weekends, we have several opportunities that can be done on the weekends like our Grocery Shopping Program, Kibble Connection, Phone Pals and Companions.
Do I have to volunteer every day?No, most volunteers help about once a week but some volunteers help more or less depending on their schedule. Volunteers often are asked about Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland
Here are common questions and how you can answer:What is the cost of Meals on Wheels?
Each client pays something for their meals, but it is a sliding scale based on the person's disposable income and expenses.
When is delivery?Please plan on being home between 11am and 1:30pm on the weekdays you are signed up to receive your meals.
Do I receive meals every day?No. You can receive meals every day,two days, three days or four days.
What is the frozen meal option?
Since we do not deliver meals on weekends or on federal holidays, you may choose to pay for frozen meals to be delivered beforehand to save in your freezer and reheat in the microwave or oven.
Will I have the same volunteer every day?
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Modern conveniences and gadgets are kind of handy, especially for guys. Life without a cell phone? Well, that's not life; that's barely existence.
But what happens when the gadgets don't work right? Life just isn't as complete. Nothing will return it to its glory like a trip to Gadget Guy.
Longtime staffer, Lorne, was the first victim, er, uh, participant. His cell phone kept cutting out during calls. Lorne was starting to shout at everyone on the phone. He took his phone to Radio Shack to have Gadget Guy help him. Gadget Guy took the phone to the back room. That means serious business. The really easy stuff they can do at the front counter. The back room meant Gadget Guy was probably going to do gadget surgery. Maybe he'd even use a big hammer but didn't want to let the customer witness anything.
Two minutes later, Gadget Guy came back. "Do you farm?" he asked Lorne.
"Yeah. Why?" Lorne inquired.
"I knew it. You see, your problem was that this (removing something from his other hand) was blocking your microphone!" In his hand was a giant piece of cornstalk.
Lorne sheepishly thanked Gadget Guy and went on his way.
This week, I had problems with my phone. None of my power cords were keeping it charged. I had to make the trek to Gadget Guy for help.
Once again, Gadget Guy headed to the back room. Again, he was gone about a minute before he came back.
"You bale a lot of hay and carry your phone in your front pocket, don't you?" Gadget Guy asked me.
"Yes, about 300 acres each year. It's my life . . . and the shirt pocket is convenient," I replied.
"Well, your problem is a combination of chaff and lint!" Gadget Guy exclaimed.
He brought out his surgical tools and began extracting a small bale from within my phone. I suggested we get a Baggie so I could send a sample to the lab. Gadget Guy felt the quantity was adequate for that. Then, he pulled out a piece of straw.
"Uh-oh. I see some purity problems here!"
I smiled, thanked him sheepishly and returned home. All the way there, I was just glad it wasn't, you know, animal fertilizer that was extracted. Then I'd really look like a hillbilly.
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Photo by Punkylu78My husband and I were in full nesting mode this past winter when the twins were born. Our preemies basically nursed, then slept. I did the same, mostly -- nurse, sleep, nurse, sleep -- but we did manage to watch some movies. One of those movies was The Brothers Bloom with Rachel Weisz who plays a quirky little thing named Penelope. My daughter's name.
We didn't name Penelope after a character on TV or film, but after watching this, she sure did the name right. As does Penelope Cruz, who I love! Maybe she subconsciously inspired the name?
We chose Penelope from one of the many dogeared pages in a name book. There were tons of baby names we liked but didn't choose, and there was something about Penelope and the way it rolls off the tongue that made it an enchanting name. It sounded to me like a ballerina woodland creature who wore tutus and had butterfly wings. It was the perfect name for the very active little bean in my belly.
Hunter wasn't named for Hunter S. Thompson or those adorable rain boots that Cynthia wears. It just came to me one day during my second trimester, probably while I was eating a burrito (the only thing I seemed to eat then), when my husband and I were talking about names. Thank goodness I didn't name him Guacamole, right? I was feeling ravenous (hence all the burritos) and Hunter has that strong grrrr feel to it. Even though little man was born under five pounds, it's the perfect name for my wee warrior who wasn't getting enough nutrients from my stupid placenta.
With so many great names coming from film or TV, either the stars or their characters -- Mila, Scarlett, and Jamie -- it's certainly a good place to find inspiration.
Did you name your baby after a TV or movie character?


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In this Temasek Foundation funded project, Population and Community Development Association (PDA) in Thailand has put up a Train The Trainers (TOT) Project. The idea is that teachers and principals are trained in the curriulum and management system used at the Lamplaimaat Pattana School in Buriram, a school that has a track record on par with that of private schools in the nation. The one-day training on effective teaching and learning of mathematics served as a case study to help teachers think about curriculum implementation and for principals to think about how they can sustain and implement high-quality programmes.
It was encouraging too see even the school principals thinking hard to come up with the solutions to the problems posed to them. And did they have good and interesting ways of solving those mathematics problems! I hope the general message about shifting the focus from memorizing fatcs, carrying out procedures without understanding and doing tedious clerical tasks like computations to intellectual tasks like doing visualization, looking for connections, developing number sense, developing metacognition and enhancing communication came across during the seminar.
There were 200 participants on each of the two days. So, I was glad to have the opportunity to influence the thinking of 400 people who are in the position to do something to make the learning process in schools effective and enjoyable. There were also three teacher trainers from a teacher training institute in Luang Prabang, Laos.


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One of the biggest decisions you need to make when planning your wedding is selecting where it is going to happen. Once you have a location for your ceremony and reception, the planning process can slow down and be a little more relaxed.
First, decide whether you want to get married in your hometown, current town, or have a destination wedding. Once you have decided that you can start researching ceremony and reception sites.
Some possible ceremony and reception sites include:
- Church or temple
- Banquet Hall (31 North Banquet & Conference Center)
- Hotel
- Beach
- Backyard
- And Many More
You might also consider hosting your ceremony and reception at the same location. This can be very convenient and save you some money if you have a smaller budget to work with.
31 North Banquet & Conference Center is the ideal place to host your wedding reception, and if you are looking for an on-site ceremony, we do that too. With a Ball Room that holds up to 200 guests, a Board Room for photos, cocktails, etc., and a private bridal suite you are sure to find everything you are looking for and more.
Another perk of 31 North Banquet & Conference Center is that we host one wedding at a time. You will have the entire facility to yourself for your entire event. You don't have to worry about other weddings or parties coming into your wedding.
When selecting a location for your wedding ceremony and reception, make sure the venue fits with the vision you wish to achieve for your wedding. 31 North Banquet & Conference Center will work with you to create a customized package to fit your specific needs. When you choose us, you can be sure that everything will be taken care of right down to the last detail.
At the end of the day, you need to make sure you can trust the place you are working with, and that you are confident in knowing your wedding is going to be exactly how you envisioned it and more.


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Life is a paradox of dreams and realities. Sometimes things are as clear as crystal, but we choose not to face reality. That's where the dreams come into play and I am living in the realm of fantasy. It may seem contradictory but I have never lost touch with reality, and yet I am living in the world of memories and dreams. I know that dwelling in my own thoughts will lead me nowhere, and that is a manifest escapism from reality. But ever since I tasted the life of fantasy, realities are no longer enough for me. Hence, my life is hung between dreams and memories.
Eleanor Roosevelt said "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams", the world of dreams may show you things you've never seen and take you to places you've never been, maybe that's why we love it but sometimes I feel it is a world where you're more likely to be lost , a world between shadows dark and light, a world between being and non-being. each door opens into another, sometimes it seems too real for a dream.
In this state of a fearless curiosity, a voice in my head tells me that I have lived long enough to die. But I need some certain circumstances before I can leave. So I bite through the words that I can't say and falls through the feelings, I don't have the words to explain. The moments go too soon when eyes feel fine but it feels like a lifetime when life reveals its bitter face.
I sit and dream that I had died and all I've nothing but memories, memories and dreams. Then it gets complicated, though, it is a place where I find solace but I do wish I were floating and drifting away from it all.


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