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A commentary by Steven Wilson
In May 2008 the Liberal government in Ontario brokered a deal between the associations which represent the employer school boards and the unions representing the teachers and support staff in schools. This agreement is referred to as the Provincial Discussion Table deal, or PDT deal. That deal was signed by those employers and unions and provided for an increase of 3% in each of the following 4 years as well as bestowing the teachers' unions with extensive incursions into the right to manage the schools. That is not all it gave. Not spoken about at the time was that it also continued to allow the payment of what is known as 'increment': an increase given to each teacher for the first 10 years of her or his career.
It is now August 2012 and those 2008 PDT school board collective agreements are scheduled to expire at the end of the month. Once again the government had scheduled PDT meetings between the employer associations and unions of school board employees. This time however the parties did not reach a PDT agreement. Instead following these meetings, the Premier and Minister let it be known that they reached an agreement with OECTA, the union representing teachers in Catholic schools, and urged that agreement on all other school boards and unions when they negotiate their collective agreements.
Unlike 2008 when the employers and unions signed the PDT agreement, this agreement with OECTA—known as the OECTA MOU for Memorandum of Understanding—is not with the employers but with Laurel Brotten herself, the Minister of Education. The agreement has very real financial savings for the province: wages are frozen; sick days are cut; pay outs of unused sick days at retirement are limited; employees are to take 3 days without pay; and at last the increment is addressed with those cuts not to take effect until the 97th day. Who knows whether those are work days or calendar days and who knows what that means if the teacher starts to work in the 2nd semester? Whatever it precisely means this much is clear: the Minister of Education succeeded in making very real savings and it can come as no surprise that the price she paid to OECTA was in the form of real intrusions into the right to manage the schools. What OECTA has gained is a greater say on who is hired to teach and how the students will be evaluated, no matter all of the work by the Ministry of Education in devising evaluation methods and by the school boards in implementing assessment methods.
Where the 2012 OECTA MOU gives the school boards until December 31, 2012 to work out the renewed collective agreements, the Minister of Education has pronounced that that part of the deal won't apply: the collective agreements must be put to an end by August 31. August 31 is picked because if the collective agreements are not renewed by then, each pay period thereafter would include some part of the increment which is required as part of the government's brokered 2008 PDT agreement. To put added pressure on the school boards, the Minister has reminded the school boards that they can be taken over by the province if they have deficits and planted the threatening seeds of take over if they did not apply for conciliation. According to the Education Act that threat is largely groundless as it applies to paying increments for some time following September 1.
To achieve her goal, the Minister has sent out instructions to school boards to apply for conciliation, which is the process to start the countdown to ending the terms and conditions of a collective agreement. In particular, the boards would not have to start to pay the increment starting in September. Her directions included that the application must be made by August 7. There are problems with that date: first August 7 does not even meet the Minister's countdown to September when all the procedural requirements of the law are considered; as well, there is the obvious fact that it is the summer break and members of the negotiating committees are not necessarily in town. There is no practical likelihood of even meeting to negotiate at this time. The Minster is indifferent to whether the boards and teachers actually negotiate one with the other to work out problems that arose in the previous 4 years. Although the Liberals promote themselves as keeping the education sector free from strikes, there is another aspect of this badgering of boards to apply for conciliation: namely, an application for conciliation is a necessary condition to begin the clock to start the right to strike.
School boards' commitments are to their students and to their teachers and to their communities. Most of the boards do not agree to implement the unions' power to run the school in the way Ms Broten gave up in order to gain all of the financial cuts and they also do not want labour disruptions. Many school boards have not applied for conciliation. The Minister has responded tyrannically. The Minister has fantastically written that "hiring practice and diagnostic provisions" of her deal with OECTA are also gains for the employers and that it "is important for you to know that I will be undertaking changes through the authority given me under the Education Act to implement these provisions at the provincial level. To be clear, that means Boards will need to make these changes whether or not the provisions included in OECTA MOU are implemented."
The Liberal government in Ontario campaigns on its achievements in reaching labour peace in education but at the same time it is the Liberals who are bullying school boards to put the teachers in a strike position: it cannot ride to the rescue without first starting the fire. Perhaps this plays well in the two upcoming by-elections. This government has given up significant rights for school boards to promote the education of their students in exchange for offsetting significant financial savings and then has the audacity to assert that what it has given up is a win for the system. It just isn't so.


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Calgarians live dream with home prop and puppet workshop
Five minutes west of Calgary, inside an unassuming red home with a handcrafted sign out front, Juanita Dawn and Pat Rozitis spend their days turning fantasy to reality.
Their little workshop, dubbed The Long Grass Studio & Workshop, creates props and puppets. Rozitis's half of the workshop is all woodworking, glass blowing and heavy-duty power tools. It's fun contrast to his wife's half – which is rows on rows of different wires, fabrics, moulds and half-finished puppets just begging to spring to life before your eyes.

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Wally's work experience includes time in senior positions at both independent and major labels. He was co-founder of Play it Again Sam Netherlands, GM of PIAS Benelux, GM of Columbia Records Netherlands and SVP International for Roadrunner Records. He now works as an independent consultant, based out of London and specializing in international marketing and promotion, licensing and acquisitions, business development and strategy.
Current clients include In De Goot Entertainment (USA) and Ninelives Publishing (UK), previous clients include Frontiers Records (Italy), Pandyamonium Management (Canada), Napalm Records (Austria), Cooking Vinyl Records (UK) and Eleven Seven Music (USA).


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'A revolution on for the West End' - The Daily Telegraph
One of the most exciting and unique spaces in London, Trafalgar Studios plays host to a wide range of inspiring and diverse theatre, offering audiences a refreshing change from the norm and often a chance to see work that wouldn't otherwise have found a place in the West End.
Known for its cutting edge drama; Trafalgar Studios has played host for The Jamie Lloyd Company and more recently The New Group. Buried Child is The New Group's second production at Trafalgar Studios co-produced by ATG Productions, hot on the heels of the runaway success of The Spoils, written by and starring Jesse Eisenberg.
With stars taking to the stage at Trafalgar Studios such as John Simm, Mathew Horne, Robert Webb, Lee Evans, Alan Cumming, Nicolas Hoult, Jesse Eisenberg and now Ed Harris in Buried Child, work from playwrights Neil LaBute, Patrick Marber, Philip Ridley and Sam Adamson, the theatre is developing a reputation for fresh and challenging new work, as well as a loyal following.
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Sixteen Kisses is a short read by Kelly Oram. It's a sweet story of Cassie who was just complaining about turning sixteen without haven't been kissed yet. But on the day of her birthday, she was surprised with not just one kiss, but SIXTEEN kisses! This sweet story reminds me of my first love and feeling all the butterflies. Highly recommended!
Sixteen Kisses by Kelly Oram
Published June 21st 2016 by Bluefields
Genre: Young Adult, Romance, Contemporary69 pages
Format: eBook
Source: Received for free when subscribed from author's mailing list
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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All Cassie Caldwell wants for her sixteenth birthday is to finally be kissed. When Cassie's older brother and his best friend—the lovable, sexy cowboy, Jared—discover her secret, Jared takes it upon himself to make sure her birthday wish comes true.
This novella, Sixteen Kisses is exactly the reason why I love YA romance!
Sixteen Kisses, is about Cassie, who is complaining about turning 16 the next day without even experiencing her first kiss. She's been complaining about it with her bff Selena when Jared, her big brother's best friend came in and Selena being Selena told Jared about Cassie's so-called "problem". Once the two of them we're alone in the room (because apparently, Selena and her brother Ben we're playing "come and get me") Jared offered to be her first kiss. And that's the first time she felt something about him. All this time, she only saw Jared as her brother's best friend and now, she felt different. But instead of accepting his offer, she refused because she doesn't want to get a "pity" kiss from him, she wanted to receive it from someone who really wants to kiss her. So the next day, Jared made her wear a "Kiss me it's my birthday" shirt and created a plan, thus explains the title of this novela, Sixteen Kisses.
This story is just a very short read but my! I. Really. Love. It. I'm not sure if I could relate though because I don't really care if I turn fifty without experiencing my first kiss, I'm an old soul, haha. But ofcourse I do understand that some see it as a complex that they need to fix, ASAP, so I'm not really judging anyone.
I actually like the idea even though kissing 16 random people is quite gross when you think about it, but my! It was kind of hot and I really enjoyed reading each kissing scenes, haha. And the hottest kiss for me was the 16th, *wink. And speaking of kiss, I have to comment about these guys who kissed her. It's just that, most of them we're her friends (90% of her friends we're guys). Close friends to be exact. Wouldn't it be a bit weird and awkward? But well, in this story, they're obviously not because they're practically fighting who should kiss her lol. It's funny considering that Jared only dared one person to kiss her and now, looks like the entire school knows about her sixteen kisses lol.
It was actually a bit cliché when you think about it, but most stories are nowadays eh? But what's great about Kelly Oram is that she writes it so good that you have no other choice but to overlook the cliché plot because you'll ended up loving the whole story. Besides, I love "her brother's best friend turned her lover" romance, *wink. Plus, I love the main characters. Both of them were very likeable and seeing that it's only a short story, there's not enough time to introduce them thoroughly but I still feel like I know both of them so well. Also, the side characters we're sooooooo funny that thinking about them now, I still have this stupid grin in my face.
This was my first novella from Kelly Oram but just like her other books that I've read before, I still ended up really entertained. Ofcourse I still prefer her longer books but I have to say that this one did its purpose and send me to squealing paradise where all I did was squeal and laugh at the same time like a crazy gorilla. Well, you can never expect less from Kelly, that's for sure, *wink.
So if you're looking for a very short read that will still entertain, then Sixteen Kisses is a perfect choice.
Favorite LinesI needed a bunch of guys to give you meaningless kisses so that you'd be able to recognize a real kiss when I finally gave you one. Actually, I did fall. I fell head over heels. This was my sixteenth kiss, on my sixteenth birthday, by the sixteenth different guy – forgive me, person – yet it was really my first kiss, by the first guy that really mattered. This was my first real kiss. And it was everything I'd ever dreamed of.
Preview & About The Author
Kelly Oram wrote her first novel at age fifteen–a fan fiction about her favorite music group, The Backstreet Boys, for which family and friends still tease her. She's obsessed with reading, talks way too much, and loves to eat frosting by the spoonful. She lives outside of Phoenix, Arizona with her husband and four children.
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Individuals have a moral obligation to assist people in need
Last updated: March 7, 2017
Do-Gooders, philanthropists, humanitarian people, the ones who care; gotta love 'em. But is it always good to care? I'd like to relay a story my principal related to the school long ago: Once upon a time there was a caterpillar stuck in its cocoon and a goodly well-meaning stranger grabbed his scissors and clipped the cocoon for it. Now if the caterpillar had struggled a little longer he would come out unscathed but thanks to the goodly stranger a one-winged butterfly clumsily jumped out forever crippled.
But individuals are people in need
In modern philosophy the stress on 'help' and 'cooperation' is very pronounced. If the goal is to optimize well-being then this should be the logical course of action. If you want the world to be a livable, better and wonderful place. Do unto others ...
But since we all also have the desire to help, give and be liked (as Hobbes would put it, even selfless acts are selfish) we should but there still should not be an obligation, as such. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwNFiffOKic]]
2. consequentialism - we must reduce overall suffering, helping people reduces suffering in the world
virtue ethics - we become better people
It's none of your business
Only help those who ask for it and that too at your discretion
moral obligation
virtue ethics
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It seems that despite Travis being away on a short 8 day tour with Antemasque, the blink-182 machine is still up and running! Mark posted this picture to instagram with the following caption –
"Tracking with Petey today. This was most of the bass on Enema of the State."
Hoorar for the continued momentum! why not discuss it with us in our forums?
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The Dixie Power Trio, Sunday, Jan 31 4:30pm/
St. Anne's Community Concert Series presents our next Free Community Concert, Sunday, Jan 31st at 4:30pm.
Fat Tuesday will arrive a few days early when The Dixie Power Trio (actually four) brings the celebration to St. Anne's. Formed in 1992, the group has developed a reputation as the East Cost's premier "Louisiana variety band"—capable of playing New Orleans jazz, zydeco, Cajun, street parade and Louisiana-style funk. Composed of bass, guitar, drums, cornet and vocals, the band's numbers also use washboard, accordion, harmonica.
Free will offerings accepted. Reception following to meet the artists.


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The service industry is massive, but it hasn't reaped the full benefits of our connected world. Commercial IoT systems can control lighting, monitor and regulate heating, alert us to unexpected water use, or even deploy robots, but incompatible software makes it impossible for devices to share data or even work together. SRT is changing that.
Integrate any device.
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Automate your business.
We are excited to announce that SRT has won a $50k grant from Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology (CIT)! CIT sponsors the Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF), which funds small businesses in the Commonwealth of Virginia to develop new and promising technologies in preparation for commercialization.
Buck Ward, an advisor to SRT and founder of CyberClean Systems, invited us to Richmond to discuss his new venture and outline how we will be working together in the future. It was exciting to see CyberClean HQ, a small warehouse space in Richmond, packed full of well over a dozen industrial robotic floor cleaners. His new venture will be providing consulting services to commercial buildings looking to deploy custodial robotics and connected devices.
Today, SRT submitted a proposal to the Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF) sponsored by Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology (CIT). Our proposal, entitled "SRT's Map-Building Robot for Creating Visual Facility Maps", requests funding to enhance SRT's map building robot, which is used to create a map of every facility in which SRT deploys the M1. This base facility map can be used to track the locations of service robots within the facility, static devices, or even tagged assets as they are moved throughout a building.


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Florence is known for its taste and cult for fashion, on the one hand, and wine, on the other hand, with a solid tradition in both of these fields. Thus, when these merge into a single event, one can only expect the best in terms of both fashion and wine, and, furthermore, something extra. The Wine and Fashion Florence is held each year at Orsanmichele in December, bringing forward the less obvious and yet connatural connection between the art of clothing and wine, since both of these, in order to reach to their utmost climaxes, must feature class, distinction, taste, innovation and, of course, tradition. The festival embodies the unmatched print of Florence in the field of fashion and wine production.
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Okay is there anything better than the smell (or taste) of roasted garlic? Especially when it is roasted, bathed in olive oil, butter and SALT!!! I will tell you there is not. The first time I had roasted garlic I was on an informational interview (yes, you read that right) with an intellectual property attorney and she raved about how amazing this garlic was. I think my internal reaction was "What? You just put a whole piece of garlic in your mouth?" Of course, trying to remain professional, I obliged and tried this new-fangled, trendy appetizer….. and boy was I blown away. Not only did I make a new friend, colleague, contact, but I also received a wake-up call. Roasted Garlic is AMAZING! Spreading it on a warm baguette is probably one of the best ideas ever. Pair that with a glass of wine and some fresh parmesan cheese – I am in heaven. Just make it this weekend – and tell me how amazing it is!
First you need some garlic ….
Boom. Next, you need to cut off knobby part of the garlic so the bottom rests flat, like in the above picture. Yup, just cut that right off, trying to cut the tops off of as many garlic cloves as possible.
Take a sheet of foil or parchment paper and place garlic in the middle. Top with a healthy amount of olive oil – try to let it sink down into the crevices – a lot of salt and pepper and then add a dollop of butter for good measure.
Then, wrap it up like the little present it is! Here is the foil example….
And the parchment paper. Use kitchen twine to tie it up.
This the beautifulness that will be waiting for you when it is done….
Per my suggestion above…. pair with wine, fresh Parmesan cheese and a warm baguette.
Or top with some sun-dried tomatoes…
There really isn't a way to go wrong with serving roasted garlic. Another great recipe that will impress! Enjoy!Print
Roasted Garlic
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Whole garlic cloves (as many as you want)
- Olive oil (About 1 Tablespoon per clove)
- 1 Teaspoon butter per clove (use ghee to make Whole30 compliant or dairy-free)
- Kosher salt (1/4 teaspoon per clove)
- ground pepper (1/4 teaspoon per clove)
- Cut off knobby end of garlic, exposing cloves.
- Place clove in the middle of large piece of foil or parchment paper on top of hand, cupping your hand around clove.
- Pour olive oil on top.
- Add salt, pepper and butter on top.
- Completely wrap up clove, keeping same side facing down.
- Place on cookie sheet.
- Cook at 400 for 45 minutes or until cloves are soft and spreadable.


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"If you're going to take the focus off of what the protest was really about—it was never about the anthem, it was never about the troops, it was about social equality and racial injustice…", Aaron Rodgers ~ Green Bay Packers & NFL MVP
Unless you've been living under a rock lately, you're well aware of the NFL national anthem policy.
Critics from all over the world have weighed in on the players' actions, but now the Green Packers' MVP, Aaron Rodgers has had enough of all the criticism.
Rodgers encouraged his fellow NFL players to ignore, or not respond to, those types of comments because it takes away the power of such statements. Additionally, Rodgers reiterated that the real issue at hand, and the reason why players are kneeling during the national anthem, are social injustices.
"I don't know how many times we can say, as a player and as a group, how much we love and support and appreciate the troops, and the opportunities this country allows us. But this is about equality and something bigger than ourselves, and bringing people together, and love and connectedness and equality and social justice, and putting a light on people who deserve to have the attention for their causes and their difficult situations that they're in. You know, people have their opinion…", Aaron Rodgers
One thing that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has made perfectly clear over the past several years is that he is much more than just a football player. Rodgers is an excellent golfer and has joined the ownership group of the NBA Milwaukee Bucks, cementing his commitment to sports in the state of Wisconsin. He is also a dedicated member of the community in the area, becoming the most prominent public face of the MACC Fund and recently discussing his ongoing support of the Wounded Warrior Project.
Rodgers made the profound statement recently involving the inconsistencies with the NFL's owners' reaction to players who protest about social issues during the national anthem:
Thanks MVP!
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The most common reaction to the cover of the August 18, 2009, edition of New Times, was, in a word, "Ewwww." The image, which you can see on the right, accompanied my feature article about people who identify as "zoophiles" -- having love and sexual desire for animals.
It made a big impression on Antonino La Vela, an Italian painter who happened to be visiting Miami Beach that week. He grabbed a copy of the paper and headed back across the ocean with a fresh supply of inspiration.
La Vela wrote to me in January to tell me of the effect the article and cover image had on him:
It was during a period where I was painting pictures regarding the human sexuality, where the globality of this picture should describe in a freely and open way what we are really about: sex and sexuality.
La Vela's painting (yes, it's safe for work) is after the jump.
In an email, La Vela told me that it was common for painters to contact and thank the source of their inspiration. He plans to submit the painting to curators for the NY Biennale Art, a biannual show that recognizes artists "working on the border line of the contemporary art."
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As a subject for art, zoophilia is definitely on the border line. I asked La Vela to send a photo of his piece, which you can see below.
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OAK 3 hour party £250 for up to 12 children.
Extra children £20 each up to a maximum of 18 children
Welcome circle, woodland walk , crown making, seasonal spotter activity or treasure hunt.
Forest free-play, use of the scramble net, swing, rope ladder and slack-line.
Woodland craft activity, choose one of the following options;
- WOODLAND CRAFTS Sun-pictures OR natural painting and hapa zoma flags
- WOODLAND JEWELLERY Wood cookie and elder bead necklaces OR bracelets
- THE GRUFFALO Listen to the story and play Gruffalo related games.
- MINI BEASTS Clay creatures and mini-beast hunt
- BIRDS Looking for birds, making bird feeders OR nesting bundles
- FAIRIES / WITCHES Willow wands, fairy doors and magic potions
- DEN BUILDING Den building and learning how to tie knots
- BOWS AND ARROWS Make and shoot your own bow and arrows
Pot of sweets, popcorn and a drink on arrival.
Campfire with posh hot chocolate and marshmallow s'mores or fruit kebab.
A campfire meal for each child, choose one of the following food options.
- A veggie hot dog in a bun with sauce
- A pancake with lots of topping options
- A flat-bread campfire folded pizza.
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Joy Mickelsen
Joy Mickelsen has been an instructional consultant for the past 20 years, providing professional development and onsite support to schools and districts in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. She was a classroom teacher for 24 years then served as Federal Programs Director, Curriculum/Assessment Director, and Grant Writer. She has extensive knowledge regarding 21st Century Learning Community grants, was a consultant for Reading First in Idaho, and has helped pilot standards based reporting.
As a consultant, Joy especially loves seeing the impact of job-embedded professional development with staff. She has been instrumental with introducing the instructional coaching model in many schools and districts. Joy loves looking at data and the story that it tells about students and their environment. She enjoys working with students considered at-risk, and has had particular success working on Native American reservations, including Fort Hall Indian Reservation and Fort Hall Elementary.
Joy currently lives in Blackfoot, Idaho and loves spending time with her three children.


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Get a Taste of Athens Food Tour
Location: Downtown Athens
Duration: 4 hours. Daily at 09:30 am
Maximum No. of participants: 10
Language: English, Greek, Spanish* (upon request)
What about exploring the city through the ultimate food discovery experience? Explore the city at a relaxing pace with our local expert who shares your love for delicious dishes and tasty products. Indulge yourself into a unique food tour during which you will get to know the people who create the culinary story of the city. You will taste regional specialties, try the best street food and discover secret gastronomic gems.
What's included:
Lots of delicious Greek food
Visits to authentic local cafes, restaurants and food markets
Some of the best hidden gems of the city
Olive oil, yogurt and honey tasting
Lunch in a local taverna
Walking tour in Monastiraki, Plaka and Psyrri, the liveliest Athens neighborhoods
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Hotel pick up and drop off
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Meeting point: Monastiraki metro station (Monastiraki square exit). Under the metro sign <M> which is located right in front of the metro station exit, next to the kiosk.
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Detailed itinerary:
1. This gastronomic adventure starts with a delicious Greek coffee and a delicacy while you enjoy the early morning vibe of the city and the view to Acropolis as you take the first sip. Travel through time as you get to know the history of one of the oldest coffee shops in Athens and find out everything you need to know about the Greek coffee. The place is as instagrammable as it gets, so grab your cameras and shoot some great photos as you have your relaxing morning coffee chat!
2. We are sure that you've heard a lot about morning snacks, but this one is definitely a newcomer in the Greek gastronomy. It is the most beloved healthy snack for Greeks coming with a special twist! The local culinary scene continues to evolve and we are thrilled to show you anything new in our food tour! We'll keep this as a surprise but fear not... you will love it! Did we mention that you will keep having amazing views while you enjoy you morning snack? Don't worry, we have you covered!
3. Keep exploring the most exciting flavors of Greece through a workshop where you will taste and learn more about some of the most delicious products of this country. This is also where the most vibrant part of the city is located, a year-round food oasis. Here you will feel the real pulse of the city, among food stalls, coffee shops, open-air markets and well-hidden tavernas. Let your senses guide you; this is the local food market where you will mingle with the locals and you will observe, smell and touch the best quality ingredients this city has to offer!
4. If you think you have experienced enough, wait until you stroll around the Spice street where you will find the best herbs that are collected from all over the Greek peninsula. So, next time you cook for your friends, don't get surprised if they ask you about your secret ingredient! We are sure that by now smelling all these different ingredients has already stimulated your appetite. No worries! This is the moment to discover some of the best hidden tavernas, a real apocalypse even for locals. Feel that old time nostalgia as these places are about to eclipse nowadays and there are only a few of them left. In our food tour, you will taste typical Greek tapas (mezes) and drink wine or ouzo in a place that reminds an old black&white film set back in the '60s! This is as authentic as it gets! And remember… the more hungry you come, the better!
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CNS is based in Washington D.C. with an award-winning news bureau in Rome. Prior to the website redesign, Malcolm Grear Designers created the visual identity for CNS as well as the design of including the CNS Stylebook (and website) and CNS's documentary service Origins, a weekly publication of encyclicals, speeches, essays, and research related to news, public policy, and social issues. To help CNS reinforce their brand, we designed their newsroom sign, video bumpers, and graphics.
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After serving as a children's pastor for over 10 years, Josh transitioned all his vocational energies toward KidMin Science. Josh is a seasoned educator with BA in Chemistry Education, a MA in Effective Instruction, and earned National Board Certification in Young Adult and Adolescent Science. As a former High School chemistry teacher, Josh melded his love for Science and Christ, creating "The Amazing Chemistry Show", a traveling gospel-centered stage show with fire, explosions and foam. Carrying this Ministry of Chemistry even further, Josh created three "Science VBS" curricula. kidminscience.com
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Passionate about the church Melissa J. MacDonald travels extensively speaking, training, coaching, and consulting. She's the author of Missing: An Urgent Call for the Church to Rescue Kids. Her next book will release in 2019. She currently serves as the national Children's Disciplemaking Specialist for the Christian and Missionary Alliance. With humor and a unique perspective Melissa boldly calls the church to be The Church everywhere she goes. She and her new husband, Luis, make their home in Iowa. Melissa has been to over 30 countries and seeks out the best ethnic food in every city she visits. melissajmacdonald.com
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Dr. Ron Hunter has authored or helped author three books, The DNA of D6: Building Blocks of Generational Discipleship, Youth Ministry in the 21stCentury – 5 Views, andToy Box Leadership. Ron Hunter Jr. is the CEO of Randall House (publisher of D6 Curriculum), D6 is short for Deuteronomy 6 as he is the cofounder and Director of the D6 Conference, but his favorite titles are Husband and Father.
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Graduate of UC Berkeley and Talbot School of Theology, Gloria has been in vocational ministry to children, students, and families for over 20 years. She has been a contributor to Children's Ministry Magazine, International Sports Ministry curriculum, multiple blogs, and few ministry books out there. She's currently on staff at Menlo Church in Northern California. group.com
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Byron is in his 36th year serving the Lord's church through his ministry at David C Cook. He's a networker and loves gathering likeminded leaders together in conversations. He loves his hometown.... Chicago! davidccook.org
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Jessica has been leading children's ministry for 18 years. Six of which were spent overseeing standards, systems, staffing and atmosphere for the children's ministry of Elevation Church. She has overseen the launch of twenty locations, and is considered a specialist in kidmin multisite. Jessica currently oversees the Family Ministry Services Division of Generis, an organization dedicated to helping churches see their mission accomplished. Jessica is a mother of four, published author and host of the Women's Leadership Workshop podcast. She is married to Frank, the CEO of Phase Family Centers and Executive Director of Leadership Development at Orange.
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As the warehouse manager for the World Vision Storehouse in Fife, Washington, Aundre oversees distribution of corporate donations to people in need, both domestically and abroad. Prior to this position, he served as a supervisor, team lead, and supply chain coordinator for the Storehouse in Dallas, where he helped oversee efforts to provide relief to hurricane survivors. Aundre attended Criswell College and has studied expository preaching at the Southern Bible Institute.
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David is the husband of Teresa, father to Tera, Tayla, and Tana (not a great naming strategy); and "gandaddy" to Trevor, Samuel, Kimber, and #4 on the way. Drawing from over 24 years in pastoral ministry David helps churches and families with practical solutions for discipleship. David currently serves as the Director of Customer Service and Sales at Randall House Publications in Nashville, TN.
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David Rausch
David is the founder and President of Mooblio, a dynamic new organization devoted to developing resources for children's ministries. He's also the creator of the GO! curriculum. His passion is for resourcing and training people to plant the Word of God in the hearts of children. mooblio.org
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Romance is Dead, and It's Our Generations Job to Revive It
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Young adults of today watched the Disney princess movies or the classic '80s movie romances as children. Most girls wanted to find a love like that. Maybe some wanted a kiss in the rain, a large "I love you" sign, or to have the boy of their dreams throw rocks at their window to confess their love.
Today it seems to be challenging to be a hopeless romantic in this generation.
Whether you are a boy or a girl, finding love in today's society is not an easy task.
Before this generation, it was still unlikely for people to be as romantic as the movies. However, it seems that the chance of that happening nowadays has declined much more.
Being a "hopeless romantic" does not mean that you believe in fairytale love, but you believe that there is one person for you out there that is willing to go through anything to catch and keep your heart. A hopeless romantic is willing to get hurt if they know it will eventually lead to the person they want to spend the rest of their life with.
The teenagers of today's society would most likely look at this as being ridiculous. "I do not want to get my heart broken just to have to wait and find someone else," they would probably say to themselves.
Technology seems to be the biggest cause for this issue. It has given them everything right at their fingertips, and it makes life too easy.
"Back then" people could not just send a text or a DM to ask "What's up?" or "Wanna hangout?" People would actually have to go up to a person to talk to them, drive to their house to see them, or make plans to meet up somewhere.
This time period has changed "dating" into "talking".
The cute dates where people would go to dinner, to the movies, roller skating, on a picnic, or to a carnival have turned into just sitting around and texting each other.
Today the most common "date" for teenagers is coming over to watch Netflix. Yes, watching movies together can be fun, but that has turned into the generation's idea of a date now.
With everything coming so easy to them, they are so afraid to put themselves out there. They are afraid to be hurt, embarrassed, or judged.
This generation looks at the hopeless romantics on Twitter or Instagram, saying how they wish that someone would make romantic gestures for them like they do.
But when people do that in reality, they get made fun of or judged.
Teenagers are not trying to create the romantic gestures themselves even though they want them so badly.
It is time that this generation steps up and starts trying again. If you want love, it will not come easily. It is time that everyone starts becoming hopeless romantics.


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I've set up a separate page for my illustrations since I've gotten so many inquires about them. The answer is yes, I am an artist on top of being a writer. I also sing a mean version of "Mack the Knife."
Or at least I used to five ears ago when I still knew all the words.
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You've probably come across us at a careers fair, given us a follow on social media or maybe even heard about us through one of your friends. But you're just trying to figure out if supply teaching is the right thing for you to get into. Truth be told, supply teaching is the perfect path for some and well, just not so perfect for others. Don't let that worry you though - that is the norm in every single industry! But in aid to ease those worries here is a list of reasons why supply teaching is actually a pretty awesome thing to do!
Supply teaching is basically the dream when it comes to perfecting that work-life-balance ratio. You're basically in control of deciding when you work which means you can just take holiday whenever it is needed. No need to stress about planning things around a hectic work diary – hooray!
The ability to say no to work without feeling bad is an extremely satisfying part about supply teaching. This is super handy when something last minute crops up. You're basically your own boss in that sense as you're in control of your work life – can anybody else name a better feeling?
No day is ever going to be the same thanks to how much variety comes along with supply teaching. You'll be dealing with different age groups - which may we add is a great taster to figure out what suits you best.
On the note of variety, supply teaching is incredible for your development. You will have the ability to learn from different people; learn how they teach and how they plan. Say hello to a better you!
You don't have to deal with the stress of lesson planning, which is actually a pet peeve for full time teachers. Oh, and imagine how much of a nice impact it will have on your life outside of work knowing that you can leave the stress of the day at the front door of the school once the day is over. Bliss!
Saving the best until last. Supply teaching is an incredible way to test drive the industry. If there are questions that you have about the industry, then jumping into it this way to figure out the answers before you commit to it is beneficial.
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The establishment of Centre of Excellence (CoE) is to drive the Institutions of Higher Learning to be more competent in research, expertise and services both nationally and globally. The diversity of CoE established in Malaysia Higher Institution is definitely one of pronouced efforts in research enculturation to improve the quality of research & development as well as services provided by the institutions.
The recognition of CoE by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) as Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE) further propel CoEs to excel at a specific niche area. It is envisioned that the HICoE will build the capacity for greater achievement in the global level. At the time of writing, HICoEs are tasked to address nine (9) National Main Sectors.
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In life we spend so much time looking back at what has been and where we are going that we tend to let the present pass us by.
We become distracted by our concerns and worries that we miss so much of our life by panicking over where we're going. Before we know it, days have slipped by without us noticing.
How often do we spend our time willing the day to end? Or for the end of the week to arrive?
Savour the present.
While it's important to see how far we've come and to have a rough idea of where we're going (see here for more details on that) we miss out on so much.
The tricky thing with the present is that once the moments have passed, they've gone- you can't get them back.
When was the last time you took the time to savour the moment? To look at the sky, to go out for a walk and savour the scenery or even just taking the time to sit down with the family and have a catch up?
Maybe it's time to start.
This week I set you a challenge: take a moment- just one moment- everyday and embrace it. It's up to you what you do: it could be anything from trying something different to having a nice talk with the family.
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Welcome to my world of Horror. I have hundreds of Horror films that I regularly watch, and I am always adding to my collection. In addition to films, I also read a variety of Horror books. I LOVE all things Horror and wish to share my thoughts and appreciation...
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Diaboliques (1955)
The story for this movie is great, but I would say this isn't one of my favorite horror movies. Overall the movie was very slow up until the last 20 minutes.
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School-Associated Violent Death Study
CDC has been collecting data on school-associated violent deaths since 1992. The system, which was developed in partnership with the Departments of Education and Justice, monitors school-associated violent deaths at the national level. Information is collected each year from media databases, law enforcement, and school officials. The School-Associated Violent Death Surveillance System (SAVD-SS) presents the most recent data available on school-associated violent deaths; common features of these events; and potential risk factors for perpetration and victimization. Data obtained from this study play an important role in monitoring and assessing national trends in school-associated violent deaths and helping to inform efforts to prevent fatal school violence.
Case Definition
A case is defined as a fatal injury (e.g., homicide, suicide, or legal intervention) that occurs on school property, on the way to/from school, or during or on the way to/from a school-sponsored event. Only violent deaths associated with U.S. primary and secondary schools, both public and private, are included.
Major Findings
- Most school-associated violent deaths occur during transition times – immediately before and after the school day and during lunch. 1
- Violent deaths are more likely to occur at the start of each semester.2
- Nearly 50 percent of homicide perpetrators gave some type of warning signal, such as making a threat or leaving a note, before the event.1
- Firearms used in school-associated homicides and suicides came primarily from the perpetrator's home or from friends or relatives.3
- Homicide is the second leading cause of death among youth aged 5-18. Data from this study indicate that between 1% and 2% of these deaths happen on school grounds or on the way to or from school. These findings underscore the importance of preventing violence at school as well as in communities.
Trends in School-Associated Violent Deaths—1992-2015
1The data from 1999—2000 onward are subject to change until law enforcement reports have been obtained and interviews with school and law enforcement officials have been completed. The details learned during the interviews can occasionally change the classification of a case. for more information on this survey, please see appendix A.
2A school-associated violent death is defined as "a homicide, suicide, or legal intervention death (involving a law enforcement officer), in which the fatal injury occurred on the campus of a functioning elementary or secondary school in the United States," while the victim was on the way to or from regular sessions at school, or while the victim was attending or traveling to or from an official school-sponsored event. victims include students, staff members, and others who are not students or staff members, from July 1, 1992, through June 30, 2015.
NOTE: "At school" includes on the property of a functioning primary or secondary school, on the way to or from regular sessions at school, and while attending or traveling to or from a shool-sponsored event. In this indicator, the term "at school" is comparable in meaning to the term "school-associated."
SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1992-2015 School-Associated Violent Death Surveillance System (SAVD-SS) (partially funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Healthy Students), unpublished tabulation (June 201).


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By Shaunna Cullen
New Britain community leaders recently gathered at YWCA's Women's Leadership Workshop- Beyond #MeToo & #TimesUp: What You Can Really Do To Create a Safe and Civil Workplace. The interactive workshop and discussion addressed sexual violence and harassment in the workplace and what organizational leaders can do to create a culture where people feel safe and supported.
Experts in these areas led the group in great discussions, solved problems, and guided individuals on how they can create change within their organization.
Laura Cordes, Executive Director of the CT Alliance to End Sexual Violence discussed the prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace, the continuum of sexual violence, and best practices and policies. She explained how sexual harassment and assault are forms of racism, sexism, ableism etc. and how marginalized communities face additional discrimination from systems that are supposed to help and protect them.
"Systemic response hasn't had the strongest policies in addressing sexual violence," said Laura. She noted that although a lot of organizations focus on reducing an individual's risk of sexual assault, not much is done on actually preventing the behavior.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission report that Laura presented to the group recommends providing training on workplace civility and bystander intervention as the most effective ways to prevent and address these types of behaviors when they start.
Laura says, "We must move beyond legal compliance [in regards to sexual harassment/assault policies]. It's not enough. Our laws are not working when people are not reporting or are moving jobs [due to an incident]."
Karen Hinds, Emerging Leaders Expert of Workplace Success Group addressed incivility in the workplace with the group. She discussed everything from name calling, using profanity, put downs, micro-inequities, interrupting, and gossip as examples of incivility and suggested reasons for those actions.
Most importantly, Karen gave recommendations for how to address incivility and how to model civil behaviors that promote trust, respect, and dignity in the workplace. Some of these ideas include managing your emotions, understanding how your personality impacts others, and listening before speaking.
Joanna Flanagan, Prevention Educator and Amanda Carrington, Campus Advocate at YWCA Sexual Assault Crisis Services concluded the workshop with training on how to be an active bystander. Attendees learned how to use their voice, influence, and actions to become part of the solution. They also practiced bystander intervention techniques and a variety of useful tools to stop negative behaviors.
Workshop participant Amanda Nardiello, Director of Philanthropy & Volunteer Services at Hartford Health Care Central Region, said the workshop was a timely and interactive look at the current state of the workplace in the #MeToo and #TimesUp era.
"I left with tools to model behavior as a leader, to empower and validate my staff, as well as how to better personally navigate the current climate in the workplace," said Amanda.
YWCA New Britain offers this event biannually and each workshop reflects current topics primarily affecting women in the workforce. Thanks to all for participating!


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What Role Does Copper Play in Determining the Value of Precious Metals?/
Copper is a metal with many wonderful and useful properties. It is soft and malleable. It is also a "friendly" metal that can be blended with many other metals to form alloys.
What precious metals are most often mixed with copper? And when they are, how does that affect their value? Let's explore that topic.
Rule to remember: Copper Reduces the Value of Whatever Precious Metal It Is Mixed With
Copper is not a precious metal. It's not even an especially valuable one. It sells for only about $2.60 per pound! So it stands to reason that when it is mixed with a precious metal like gold (which is trading for nearly $1,300 per troy ounce today) to create an alloy like 18k or 14k gold, the resultant alloy is immediately lower in value than pure, 24k gold.
Even when copper is alloyed with silver (also a precious metal, but trading for only about $16.00 per troy ounce), the value of the silver is reduced.
What Are the Most Common Alloys of Copper and Precious Metals?
- Gold - When copper is mixed with gold, the results can be white, yellow, rose, or pink golds. Why can all those different colors result when copper and gold are mixed? Because other metals, like silver or zinc could be part of the mix too, allowing for a range of different colors.
- Silver - There are many reasons why copper and silver are blended together. One is to create a variety of sterling silver, widely used in tableware and decorative items. (Sterling is usually about 92% pure silver, with the remainder being made up of other metals.) In the past, copper was also blended with silver to create alloys that were used to make dimes and other coins. And then we get to less valuable copper/silver blends, including brazing alloys, that are used in silver soldering and industrial applications.
- Platinum - It might surprise you to know that copper can be mixed with platinum because chances are you have never, or only rarely, seen that alloy. Why isn't it popular? After all, you would logically think that a copper/platinum alloy would have a nice gold-like color and be malleable. (Copper, which is soft, generally produces alloys that are easy to form.) The problem, as metallurgists will tell you, is that alloys of copper and platinum have a permeable physical structure that is unstable, making them unsuitable for use in jewelry. What you will find, however, are some inexpensive rings and other items of jewelry that are made of copper that has been plated with thin layers of platinum.
How Is Copper Affecting the Value of the Gold and Silver that You Own?
To know, you must have your items tested and evaluated by a qualified precious metals testing lab, like ours at Specialty Metals Smelters and Refiners. Call us at 800-426-2344 to learn more.
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Happening in and around the White Cube this week…
I'd like to take a moment to talk about the viral Banksy shredding. Last week, the internet blew up with the news: the renowned street artist remotely shredded one of his paintings just after it was sold at a Sotheby's art auction in London on Oct. 5. According to a video on Instagram, Banksy had installed the shredder inside the painting's frame in case it were to be auctioned off.
Banksy is all about making a statement. When I first heard about the shredding, I rolled my eyes. Of course Banksy destroyed his own artwork. I was so over it. The idea of selling a Banksy is absurd—his pieces are meant to be public and ephemeral, accessible to all for free. Consequently, destroying his painting was the ultimate power move.
Art auctions are capitalist ventures, and the money raised rarely funds the artist—the very thing Banksy fights against. According to The Guardian, by destroying his art, Banksy increased its value by at least 50 per cent. The shredded Girl with Balloon is now worth over CAD $3 million.
Banksy didn't destroy an artwork in the auction, he created one." – Alex Branczik, Sotheby's head of contemporary art, Europe.
Regardless of whether Banksy intended or expected the value to increase this much, we're talking about the whole ordeal. Banksy has forced us to confront this system and is encouraging us to reconsider how we experience art and what we expect from it.
His pieces are admired by many for their rich and socially-relevant aesthetic qualities, but they aren't meant to be sold. "I don't charge people to see my art unless there's a fairground wheel," Banksy wrote on Instagram in response to news of an exhibition about him in Moscow that he was not aware of. I believe that Banksy would agree that locking his art inside a frame and placing it in a white cube is like jailing an innocent person.
The art world is so much more than what is happening inside the white cube, and there shouldn't be a price tag on that unless the artist is involved and profiting too.
I created this column and named it the White Cube in a similar spirit—to acknowledge the capitalist corner of the art world and attempt to remedy this way of thinking by promoting mostly free and accessible art. I'm not going to lie, it's harder than I expected.
That being said, if you are an artist, collective or just a person who happens to know of art available outside the white cube, write to me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Think Ahead, May 2019
The Think Ahead programme is a fast-track graduate scheme, offering graduates and career-changers a new route into mental health social work. This independent report contains an evaluation of the Think Ahead programme. The findings of the report are mainly positive and the authors call for the programme to continue to be developed and supported.
Click here to view the full report.


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Joe Waterfield
I started life at Wolff Olins in February 2018. In my 4 years as a brand designer in London I've already worked on some exciting projects, for clients such as the British Council, Google and The Guardian, as well as some rising stars in the startup community.
I like to approach my work with a process-driven, system-thinking mindset, along with a healthy dose of creative intuition when the time calls. There is huge value in putting a single-minded idea at the heart of a brand, and experimenting with how and where that idea shines through.
When I'm not designing, I'm either cycling, hiking, running, climbing, surfing, or playing with a football.


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A Day in the Life...
Chronicling the Adventures of Three Cute Boys, 2 Tired Parents and 1 Pudgy Beagle
Friday, September 2, 2011
Santa's Village
I am finally catching up on blog posts. We had a lot of fun this summer doing things....and the next couple of days, I will be posting pics from those adventures!!!
First up, Santa's Village.....We had a great time. We went up for 3pm one day and then the whole next day. The kids especially loved the water area which was new this year. As always they loved the elves too!
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Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza
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From Portland's most acclaimed and beloved baker comes this must-have baking guide, featuring recipes for world-class breads and pizzas and a variety of schedules suited for the home baker.
There are few things more satisfying than biting into a freshly made, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-and-supple-on-the-inside slice of perfectly baked bread. For Portland-based baker Ken Forkish, well-made bread is more than just a pleasure—it is a passion that has led him to create some of the best and most critically lauded breads and pizzas in the country.
In Flour Water Salt Yeast, Forkish translates his obsessively honed craft into scores of recipes for rustic boules and Neapolitan-style pizzas, all suited for the home baker. Forkish developed and tested all of the recipes in his home oven, and his impeccable formulas and clear instructions result in top-quality artisan breads and pizzas that stand up against those sold in the best bakeries anywhere.
Whether you're a total beginner or a serious baker, Flour Water Salt Yeast has a recipe that suits your skill level and time constraints: Start with a straight dough and have fresh bread ready by supper time, or explore pre-ferments with a bread that uses biga or poolish. If you're ready to take your baking to the next level, follow Forkish's step-by-step guide to making a levain starter with only flour and water, and be amazed by the delicious complexity of your naturally leavened bread. Pizza lovers can experiment with a variety of doughs and sauces to create the perfect pie using either a pizza stone or a cast-iron skillet.
Flour Water Salt Yeast is more than just a collection of recipes for amazing bread and pizza—it offers a complete baking education, with a thorough yet accessible explanation of the tools and techniques that set artisan bread apart. Featuring a tutorial on baker's percentages, advice for manipulating ingredients ratios to create custom doughs, tips for adapting bread baking schedules to fit your day-to-day life, and an entire chapter that demystifies the levain-making process, Flour Water Salt Yeast is an indispensable resource for bakers who want to make their daily bread exceptional bread.
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About the Author
After a twenty-year career in the tech industry, Ken Forkish decided to leave Silicon Valley and corporate America behind to become a baker. He moved to Portland, Oregon, and opened Ken's Artisan Bakery in 2001, followed by Ken's Artisan Pizza in 2006 and Trifecta Tavern in 2013. His first book, Flour Water Salt Yeast, won both a James Beard and IACP award.
Table of Contents
Part 1: The Principles of Artisan Bread
1: The Backstory
2: Eight Details for Great Bread and Pizza
3: Equipment and Ingredients
Essay: Where Does Our Flour Come From?
Part 2: Basic Bread Recipes
4: Basic Bread Method
5: Straight Doughs
6: Doughs Made with
Essay: The Early Morning Bread Baker's Routine
Part 3: Levain Bread Recipes
7: Understanding Levain
8: Levain Method
9: Hybrid Leavening Doughs
Essay: The 3-Kilo Boule
10: Pure Levain Doughs
11: Advanced Levain Doughs
Essay: Making a Bread (or Pizza) Dough You Can Call Your Own
Part 4: Pizza Recipes
12: Pizza and Focaccia Method
13: Pizza Doughs
14: Pizza and focaccia
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What People are Saying About This
"If books full of stunning bread porn — all craggy crusts, yeasty bubbles and floured work surfaces — are your thing, here's Flour Water Salt Yeast by Ken Forkish."
—Eater National
"Legendary Portland baker Ken Forkish (of the watershed Ken's Artisan Bakery and much-loved Ken's Artisan Pizza) has joined the ranks of the lauded letterers with his mammoth new cookbookWater Flour Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza. In Water Flour Salt Yeast, he aims to bring the spirit and quality of his famous crusty, blistered breads to the passionate home baker using those four titular ingredients."
"Exceptionally detailed and clearly written with dedicated bakers in mind. . . . Cooks and students who are serious about the craft of bread baking will definitely want to check out this title."
—Library Journal
Forkish's instructions are clear, concise and incredibly precise... For true artisan bread lovers and homemade pizza fanatics this book sets a new standard."
—Oregonian, June 25, 2012
"Owner of Ken's Artisan Pizza and Ken's Artisan Bakery in Portland, Ore., Forkish begins by telling of the trials and tribulations of opening up shop (people didn't want to pay $2.50 for a cup of herbal tea). Divided into four sections ("The Principles of Artisan Bread," "Basic Bread Recipes," "Levain Bread Recipes," and "Pizza Recipes"), with recipes broken down by breads made with store-bought yeast, breads made with long-fermented simple doughs, and doughs made with pre-ferments, the book presents recipes accessible to novices, while providing a different approach for making dough to experienced bakers. Plenty of step-by-step photographs, along with a chapter outlining "Great Details for Bread and Pizza," make this slim work a rival to any bread-baking tome. A variety of pizza recipes, including sweet potato and pear pizza and golden beets and duck breast "prosciutto" pizza, (along with an Oregon hazelnut butter cookie recipe), end the title and inspire readers to put on the apron and get out the flour.
—Publishers Weekly, 6/4/2012
"Ken Forkish's story is as unique, interesting, and delicious as his famous breads and pizzas. The man abandoned his past, courageously stepped off the cliff and followed his passion, and the result has been a gift to all of us: great breads, fabulous pizzas, and now this beautiful book—Flour Water Salt Yeast—in which he reveals all."
—Peter Reinhart, author of Artisan Breads Every Day and The Joy of Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Baking
"Ken nails it, end of story, when it comes to the best levain bread or the thinnest, most perfect pizza crust you've ever had. He has set the bar for Portland bakeries—that's why we use his bread at Le Pigeon. For anybody looking to bake amazing bread at home, this book is a must-have."
—Gabriel Rucker, chef/owner of Le Pigeon restaurant
"This fun book offers more than just top-quality bread. Flour Water Salt Yeast reveals all the formulas, processes, tips, and tricks Ken established in his years of experience as a professional baker. But most importantly, it teaches home bakers how to create their own bread using multiple schedules and ingredient combinations. Hey—all that without having to get up to bake in the middle of the night."
—Michel Suas, founder of the San Francisco Baking Institute and author of Advanced Bread and Pastry
"Ken Forkish is an artisan for our times, and the kind of 'handcraft-it-yourself' dreamer who makes Portland, Oregon, one of America's top food destinations. This book is a handsome expression of his bread-baking vision: Forkish is a man unbound, obsessed by the science of fermentation, and excitedly sharing hard-won secrets and exacting recipes from his celebrated sourdough laboratory."
—Karen Brooks, restaurant critic, Portland Monthly
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I've been baking bread on Saturday mornings for years, but one day last spring I realized I was in a rut, making the same old loaves, which nobody got excited about anymore. I needed to up my game. So I bought Flour Water Salt Yeast, because it promised to go deeper into the craft of bread-making than a standard book of recipes. And, in fact, the first recipe, "The Saturday White Bread" doesn't appear until Chapter 5. The true value of the book lies in what comes before the recipes. Chapter 1 recounts Ken Forkish's transformation from corporation-man to proud proprietor of Ken's Artisan Bakery in Portland, Oregon. This somewhat self-indulgent beginning is in keeping with the unfortunate current rage for celebrity chefs. C'mon! Is this book going to be about Ken Forkish or about baking bread?? But actually, the transformation tale helps validate a reader's own impulse to be a better baker. It's like a coach warming up the team by telling them his personal story. The next three chapters contain detailed, well-illustrated discussions first on the science of yeast and flour and then on artisan methods for every step of bread-making. These chapters point to a depth of craft I barely knew existed, where bakers manipulate temperature, time, and hydration to achieve specific flavors and textures. Here's Forkish on how to tell when loaves are ready to bake. "The loaves must reach their physical limit for holding on to their gases before the gluten network begins to break down as the proteins degrade over time." This is like being told how the internal combustion engine works when you're learning to drive a car. It helps, though it's not really necessary. Thankfully, Forkish gives the practical tip, too – the finger-dent test. After all the elaborate explanations, the method is simply to poke the loaf with your finger and see how fast it springs back. The recipes rise in complexity as the book proceeds, but they never vary in using only the four ingredients of the book's title (until the chapter on pizza, which is more like an encore than part of the performance). The first time I used Forkish's methods the results were stunning – a loaf with a brown crackly crust so beautiful and professional it could have been photographed for the book. My "White Bread with Poolish" fulfilled the author's description, "palate-sparkling, almost buttery-flavored". Now, even when I bake my old recipes, I use Ken's tips and I understand what's going on a little better than before. My bread is smoother inside and crustier outside. While I sometimes get tired of its gushy tone and obsessiveness over details (like giving a measurement as 2¾ cups plus 2 tablespoons), this book took my baking to a new level. All I really have to say is: Thank you, Ken Forkish!
I am a novice amateur baker—rank novice—who loved the way this book looks and reads. Ken Forkish has a beautiful, lucid style. The photographs are lovely. I expect to spent a lot of time with this work.


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In the case of this young man, there was more than just talk going on. He continuously insisted that he remembered a past life and that in that life he was murdered. The boy led his parents to a very specific spot and told them that this is where he had died. The parents felt compelled to give in and begin digging at the spot.
Can you guess what they found? Yes, a corpse! To add to the fascination of this amazing story, the boy also led his parents to the location of the ax that was used in his murder and this is thought to explain the red mark he was born with on his forehead.
The boy eventually told his parents the exact name of his murderer and after some time, the man was located and even confessed to the crime. The occurrence of past lives is still in the realm of theory from a standpoint of science, yet stories like these are extremely compelling and difficult to explain away. What do you think? Do we live multiple lives? Is it possible to remember them?
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Eton College, Fourth of June. England
Eton College, Fourth of June celebrations. Eton, Berkshire, England 1971.
Fourth of June, boys in naval costume pass assembled parents on the bank and salute them by raising their oars and standing up which sometimes results in their capsizing, to the huge delight of the crowd.