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The Wyoming Cowgirl Volleyball Team fared extremely well over the weekend as they participated in their first tournament of the spring in Denver, Colo.
The Cowgirls went 4-0 against their competition. In a round robin format, they defeated Denver, Mesa State, Montana State and Northern Colorado. Overall, head volleyball coach Pat Stangle was extremely pleased.
"More importantly I was pleased with our standard of play as we played every game at a very high level," said Stangle. "Everything we've been working on in practice really showed out of the court.
"The team feels very good about their performance which will help for the final two weeks of spring practice."
The team will continue their spring practices over the next couple of weeks with one final tournament at the University of Washington, which will run from April 20-22.


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Mumbai, Oct. 4: The shares of Reliance Industries (RIL) and Reliance Petroleum (RPL) were clobbered on fears that lower polymer prices and anorexic margins will bite into profits. The selloff in the two shares nudged the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) sensex to a 7.55-point loss.
The bulk of the selling came in from a foreign institutional investors (FII), sending the Reliance Industries share to Rs 235.60, down Rs 6.60 over its previous close; RPL shed around 60 paise to end at Rs 21.40.
Apart from declining product prices, the bear onslaught also stems from investor anxiety over expansion of the companys equity after the RIL-RPL merger. The other concern is whether the groups massive investments in telecom will take years to pay off.
The markets were influenced partly by the overnight losses on overseas bourses, where the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite index dipped by about 37 points and 21 points on Thursday.
The 30-share index opened on a modest note at 2934.67 but later slithered in a narrow range to its intra-day low at 2916.38 before ending at 2930.51 compared with Thursdays 2938.06, netting a fall of 7.55 points.
In the specified group, 75 shares, including 15 from the index, registered sharp to moderate losses; 85 advanced. The volume of business on Dalal Street was relatively thin at Rs 1234.77 crore against Rs 1317.20 crore.
Tobacco major ITC shed 13.35 to 635.15, while two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto lost Rs 2.30 at Rs 366.10. Despite better production numbers, cement major Grasim lost Rs 2.75 at Rs 310, while Gujarat Ambuja shed Rs 1.55 at Rs 163.10. Hindalco, eyeing Nalco, fell by Rs 7.30 to Rs 519.70 as anti-divestment brigade grew assertive.


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Author | Noor Fathima Warsia | Friday, Nov 07,2008 6:01 AM
Much like is the case with any aspect of the Indian Readership Survey (IRS) 2008 R2, the language wise leadership trends on the average issue readership (AIR) numbers, too, do not throw any surprises. Indian language publications that have reigned as the leaders in their respective segments continue to hold on to their numbers. exchange4media takes a closer look at the dailies and the periodicals that are leading the charts in their respective languages. Even as the decline trend is pervasive in these numbers too, a few interesting examples comes in cases where in some language publications, dailies have dropped, and magazines have grown.
Bird's eye view of the different language publications
Assamese daily Asomiya Pratidin has increased in readership, and so has the leading magazine in the language - Bismoi. Most of the other magazines and dailies have declined. Bengali publications have not been as lucky, and all the top players here - both dailies and magazines - have seen a decline in their readership. Ananda Bazar Patrika in dailies and Karmashetra in magazines have held on to the top slots that they were seen in, in the previous rounds of data as well.
Gujarati readership still has some good news with quite a few players registering a readership increase. The leading daily Gujarat Samachar and leading weekly Chitralekha have grown in their AIR. Amongst the Hindi players, the top seeds have lost out on numbers. Kannada publications, too, see a decline trend, and both Vijay Karnataka and Sudha have lost in overall AIR.
Malayalam publications have shown a decline in both its dailies and magazines. Malayala Manorama and Vanitha are the leading daily and magazine, respectively, in this genre.
An interesting aspect that came across in Marathi publications, which was seen in Kannada publications as well, was that in the top order, there are magazines in these two languages that have grown, whereas all dailies have declined. Daily Sakal and Griha Shobha lead in these languages' publications. Among Oriya publications, too, magazines have grown, while the dailies have shrunk. At a time, when the general trend seen in the domain is the reverse, these trends do auger well for the Oriya publications. Leading Oriya daily Sambad has dropped, while Saptahik Samay, the leading Oriya weekly, has grown.
Ajit, the leading Punjabi daily, has also shown decline from the previous years.
The pattern of dailies growing and magazines dropping is seen in Tamil publications as well. Daily Thanthi is the leading Tamil daily, while Kumudam is the leading magazine.
Eenadu, the number one Telugu daily, has dropped. So has Swati Sapari Vara Patrika, the leading Telugu weekly. Inquilab continues its rule among Urdu publications, even as the daily has seen a drop.
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Aussie Hull takes charge in Singapore
Australia's Katherine Hull took charge at the LPGA Tour event in Singapore on Saturday, opening up a two-shot lead from America's Angela Stanford.
Hull, who has won only once on the US LPGA Tour - last year at the Canadian Open, stroked a majestic 6-under-par 66 for a third-round total of 205.
It puts her in pole position at the 'Major of Asia' after a frustrating day in which a ferocious storm halted play for nearly two-and-a-half hours.
Hull was on the 17th when the weather struck and had to endure a long wait in the clubhouse before returning to finish her round.
It clearly did not affect her concentration though, as she sunk a birdie on the final hole.
Hot on her heels was Stanford, who matched Hull's 66.
She won the LPGA season-opener last month - the SBS Open - to record her third win in seven events after bursting into form last September, claiming the Bell Micro LPGA Classic and then the Lorena Ochoa Invitational.
South Korea's Yoo Sun-Young was a shot further back with another Korean, Kim Mi-Hyun, one stroke adrift of Yoo.
Joint second-round leader, American Paula Creamer, struggled with her putter and managed only a 72, ending the day five strokes behind Hull.
A group of five players, including defending champion Ochoa, remain in the hunt on 211.


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Editorial – All artists must go where the people are
Every year many PhD graduates in STEM fields around Europe enter the academic market hoping to pursue a scientific career that finally leads to a secure permanent position. However, most of them will not make it. The reality is that there are not many of those positions and every step of a research career leads to an even narrower bottleneck. During the past years, all around Europe, the employment security of researchers is threatened by cuts in national research budgets (1) as well as an unfair standardised recruitment system based on publications that often favours quantity over quality (2). The young researchers become casualties of the academic system and I am one of those victims.
Back in 2012, right after I finished my PhD in Astrophysics in Munich, and with an uncertain future in research ahead of myself, I decided to follow another path. I love science and I still wanted to be linked to it so I decided to pursue a career in science outreach. A road that was no less uncertain than the one I left behind.
At the time I was doing my PhD, the science outreach bug bit me. Since then I have been fortunate enough to be part of the GalileoMobile project, a voluntary science outreach programme that brings the wonders of astronomy to children in areas that lack this kind of initiative. This project has reached more than 10,000 students around the world in the past five years. The life-changing experience of sharing astronomy with children in South America was the spark I needed for deciding what I really wanted to do with my life.
However, this does not mean that I regret my experience as a researcher even a tiny bit. All the expertise I gathered on the importance of nitrogen for the study of the hottest stars in the Universe might not be that important in the end for my future but many things that I learned during that time will be. The transferrable skills such as team work, creativity, the ability for abstract thought, problem solving or networking skills are quite important whether you want to be a science journalist, work for industry or in many other jobs.
Among these skills, I find of utmost importance effective communication with the public. This is true for all scientists, not only for people like me who decide to leave research. "All artists must go where the people are" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S4d_SF8FkY), sings Brazilian singer-songwriter Milton Nascimento. And scientists should also have the moral obligation to share their craft with society. And many of them already do it but we all should work together to engage all scientists in that crusade. A good way to encourage communication is by favouring policies that acknowledge outreach initiatives undertaken by scientists – whether they are public lectures, science activities in schools or science-flavoured stand-up comedy – in the recruitment process to obtain positions funded by public budgets and not to have those evaluations depend mostly on publication history statistics.
The celebration of light highlighted by the upcoming International Year of Light in 2015 is the perfect catalyst for scientists around the world for finding that spark within them to be engaged in science outreach activities. It is also a major opportunity for creating projects and/or networks that could long outlive 2015 and help bring the wonders of science to each corner of the world.
I am delighted to be part of the organization of the activities around the world during the International Year of Light and I am really excited by what the outcomes will be.
Let's light up 2015 with as many science outreach activities as possible!
Jorge Rivero González (@jorgegrivero)
EPS IYL2015 Outreach Officer
1 – http://openletter.euroscience.org/open-letter/
2 – http://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/dec/06/peter-higgs-boson-academic-system


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Beginning your day with a cup of antioxidant rich green a day is a great way to kick start your morning, and sipping on the green stuff throughout the day can benefit everything from your skin to brain function. However green isn't the only tea that can have a powerful impact on your body - something that hasn't gone unnoticed by the beauty world. We take a closer look at the teas taking over.
White tea
Sometimes referred to the champagne of the tea world, white tea is about to have its beauty moment. Made from new buds that are picked before they open, this tea is packed with antioxidants which are made even more powerful by the lack of processing needed. Wella Professionals has used the tea in its new Oil Reflections range, featuring shampoo, conditioner, oil and a hair mask. The ultra light formulas leave hair looking smoother and feeling hydrated and the white tea deeply cleanses locks, while protecting from natural lipid degeneration.
If you're looking for a product that guarantees a good night sleep, look no further than Kiss The Moon's Bedtime Bath Infusion in Calm. Packed full of soothing ingredients like jasmine and sandalwood, the addition of white tea leaves and white tea seed oil gives these parcels an antioxidant boost.
Black tea
Black tea is what is used to make a traditional cuppa, as well as Earl Grey when bergamot oil is added. Consuming black tea has been linked to a reduced risk of stroke, as well as a better immune system and stress relief. But it also has beauty benefits too; it's been found to tighten pores, reduce aging and protect skin. Fresh is using the ingredient in its new Black Tea Age-Delay Firming Serum, which tackles fine lines and wrinkles while at the same time adding a luminous glow. It's lightweight enough to layer under your moisturiser, and leaves skin hydrated for hours.
Murad's new Advanced Blemish & Wrinkle Reducer and Anti-Ageing Moisturiser SPF30 calls on fermented black tea, as it prevents the breakdown of collagen to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Earl Grey
Earl Grey may not be your cup of tea (literally) but Jo Malone knows a thing or two about fragrance, so when it teamed the bergamot infused smell with cucumber, it was always going to be a winner. The result is quintessentially British, reminiscent of afternoon tea. Hints of beeswax, vanilla and musk also feature in this delicate perfume perfect for the warmer weather.
Red tea
Master of skincare Ole Henriksen turned to red tea to create one of his enduringly popular lines. The African Red Tea range includes a face mist, foaming cleanser and lip balm, with the powerful tea chosen for it skin strengthening properties. It also slows the aging process down, calms and soothes the skin.
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Effectiveness of Chinese Herbal Therapy for Asthma
This study has suspended participant recruitment.
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South Africa's 'Generations' cast fired - soap opera at risk
Published 7:17 pm, Thursday, August 21, 2014
JOHANNESBURG -- "Generations," a hugely popular soap opera in South Africa, first aired in 1993, a year before the nation's first all-race elections ended apartheid. Now the future of this television staple followed by millions is up in the air.
The producers fired the star-studded cast this week after they went on strike for more pay. Sixteen actors had complained they were "struggling actors" while the production house and state broadcaster SABC raked in big profits from a show that has been compared to the American soaps, "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "Days of our Lives."
A generation of South Africans is hooked on the intrigue, romance and clashing ambition that spice "Generations," whose characters from the black South African middle class conspire and maneuver in the advertising world.
So the off-screen drama delivered a national jolt. Even South Africa's ruling party, which took power the year after "Generations" started, expressed alarm.
In a statement, the party urged the labor and communications ministers to find an amicable solution to the dispute at the country's "longest-running and much-loved soapie."
Nathi Mthethwa, the arts and culture minister, issued a similar appeal on Wednesday, saying the show had "contributed to the development and growth of South African talent and the film industry."
The characters in "Generations" reflect an upwardly mobile slice of life in democratic South Africa, even if many viewers can only aspire to it because of the hard reality of high unemployment and economic inequality. The dispute over actors' pay also has parallels beyond the studio; labor relations have been fraught in mining, where conditions are a lot tougher, and other industries.
Despite the firings, the show will continue because "there were other actors before, there will be other actors in the future," executive producer Mfundi Vundla said in an interview with Radio 702, a South African news outlet.
Prerecorded episodes will run to October, Vundla said. Asked about the actors' grievances, he said that 12 cast members at "Generations" had been among the 20 highest-paid actors in South Africa.
Without providing details, the actors said they were actually paid below industry standards.
"We live in a country that is notorious for artists living and dying in a state of poverty, tragically, never managing to earn what is their due, despite being associated with a number of successful projects," the actors said in a statement before they were fired.


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Many digital cameras already have built-in flash units. These are perfectly adequate for general snaps but also have distinct limitations. One of the solutions to this problem is to buy an external (or off camera) flash unit. There are a wide range of units to choose from, at different price points and with varying degrees of technical complexity.
The Downsides of On-Camera Flash
In-built flash units are convenient to use, but they have clear disadvantages when it comes to taking great-quality images. For example, they are more likely to create red-eye in portrait photos. The lighting effects tend to be harsh, and the light source always comes from the direction of the camera. It is difficult to control the intensity of the flash, hard to illuminate large areas effectively and, because it drains a lot of power, on-camera flash also reduces the life of the camera battery.
By contrast, external flash units have their own power supply. They recycle (recharge) faster than on-camera flash, making it easier to take lots of pictures quickly. The position, angle and intensity of the flash can be adjusted to achieve subtle and varied lighting effects. For example, an external flash with a mobile head allows the photographer to bounce light off an external surface and back onto the subject, reducing shadow and softening the overall effect. Most off-camera units also come with automatic or manual modes, so the user can choose to override the default settings in unusual situations or for creative effect.
Choosing an External Flash Unit
There are a wide range of alternatives, from the single external flash to sophisticated three-light set-ups, so focus on a few key questions. Firstly, know what type of photography the unit is going to be used for. Small objects and close-up portraits have different lighting requirements to groups of people in large open spaces. It is helpful to have a specific need in mind.
Secondly, decide on a budget because prices vary enormously: this will automatically narrow the field. In general, cheaper units use a narrow range of automated settings and are the natural choice for the beginner or occasional photographer. More expensive units have better build quality, greater coverage and manual control options, and are better suited to experienced or professional users. Finally, get familiar with the technical jargon. This makes it easier to compare similar units in the same price band.
Understanding Flash Terminology
Different Types of External Flash Units
There are three main types of external flash unit: external flash lights, strobe units, and flash triggers or slave units.
External Flash Lights
The most straightforward way to upgrade a digital camera is to add an external flash light. They are fitted to a connector on the top of the camera called a 'hot shoe' which relays information from the camera to the flash. There are alternative mountings, such as ringflash, twinflash, and hammerhead, which modify the position and evenness of the light source and are adapted for specialist use. For best results, buy a flash made by the same manufacturer as the camera.
External flash lights are relatively inexpensive. They are light, portable, and run on standard AA batteries. They produce more light than an in-built flash, and most support advanced features like bounce and swivel, which allow the photographer to adjust the angle and direction of the light source. An external flash light sits well above the camera lens, so it also reduces red-eye in portrait photography, caused by the light reflecting off the back of the subject's retina.
On the downside, flash lights produce less light than strobes or high-end solutions. For work in poorly-lit environments or where bounce and swivel is necessary, choose units with a higher guide number. The digital camera communicates with the flash unit through the hot shoe connector and automatically adjusts settings like shutter speed and focal length of the lens. Look out for units with automatic and manual modes which enable the user to customise the flash settings. These lights tend to be at the more expensive end of the range but allow the experienced photographer to get optimal flexibility out of the combination of camera and flash.
Strobe Units
Strobe units are not attached to the camera itself. By comparison with an external flash light, they are bulky and heavy and need to be mounted on a separate stand. They also need to be plugged into an external power source or a rechargeable battery pack.
On the plus side, strobes produce a light, more light than a basic flash unit. They also provide the photographer with additional flexibility because they can be bought in packages that include multiple lights, and they are compatible with a range of flash modifiers like umbrellas, soft boxes, and barn doors.
Strobes are particularly well suited to taking high-quality studio-style portraits. On the other hand, because the unit itself isn't very mobile, a strobe isn't a good choice for an action photographer.
Flash Triggers and Slave Units
Flash triggers are devices that relay a signal from a digital camera to the flash unit, telling it to fire. The most common type of flash trigger is the camera's own hot shoe. The disadvantage is that the flash has to be physically connected to the camera. There different types of trigger which allow the flash to be mobile, involving either an extension cord or the PC-Sync port on the camera. The advantage of the PC-Sync trigger is that it allows the camera to be connected to a studio strobe unit as well an external flash light.
Slave units are flashlights designed to supplement the digital camera's onboard flash. They have remote triggering built in and are designed to fire when another flash goes off in the sensor's field of view.
The disadvantage of slave units is that they can be unreliable and are likely to respond to any light going off nearby - not necessarily another camera flash. A more flexible, and expensive, solution is to trigger the slave wirelessly. Wireless triggers send a special signal to the slave flash units telling them to fire each time the camera shutter button is pressed. Wireless triggers can fire multiple flashes from great distances, and some work around corners and through walls. Most importantly, they prevent slaves units going off by accident: the external lights will only respond to the wireless signal.
Flash Modifiers and Attachments
As well as the different types of external flash, there is a range of devices which can be fitted to the flash to modify the intensity and character of the overall lighting effect. These attachments include small plastic diffusers for external flash units, reflective umbrellas and discs, square diffusers for strobe units (softboxes), coloured material (or gels) that fit over the front of the flash head, and tubes and grids that transform the light into a very precise flashlight. Before deciding on a flash unit, it is a good idea to make sure it accepts external attachments that would benefit the preferred style of photography.
Finding Digital SLR Camera Flash on eBay
As the largest online auction site, eBay is an excellent place to look for flash units. If a particular make of flash unit is desired, then it can be searched for using the search bar at the top of every eBay page. To begin, navigate to the eBay homepage. Then open the All Categories tab, and click on the link for Electronics and then the links for Cameras and Photography. From this page, select Flashes and Accessories, then Flashes or Other Flashes and Accessories. From here it is possible to browse through the available item listings. In order to narrow the search down even further, the options at the left hand side of the page can be highlighted.
Flash units are a very cost-effective way of enhancing the capabilities of a digital camera. There is a wide range to choose from, but focusing on a few key questions will narrow the field and ensure the flash is fully compatible with the camera itself. Ultimately it's how the equipment is used, not how much it costs, that determines the quality of the end product.


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Show #42: Grandparents raising Grandchildren
Show #42: Grandparents raising Grandchildren
This week on Radio 4 the Ages, we welcome guests Lavern Weathers (Grandparents Raising Grandchildren) and Sara Harper (KinGap Services) to talk about the growing issue of grandparents and other relatives raising children. With the increased frequency of grandparents and relatives raising children, it's important to know what services and resources are available to them and their loved ones. For the last half hour of the show, we are joined by Dr. Todd Engel, DSS (Carolinas Dental Center) to talk about the importance of dental health and dental implants among senior adults not only to keep a great smile, but also to be able to maintain a healthy diet. Tune In. Call In. Get Involved!
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The well proportioned luxury yacht LADY SOUL is a motor yacht. This 31 metre (102 ft) luxury yacht was constructed by Custom Line (Ferretti Group) in 2006. LADY SOUL used to be named 30#16. Superyacht LADY SOUL is a majestic yacht that is able to accommodate up to 9 guests on board and has a total of 5 crew. Launched for 2006 her reasonably recent interior design reveals the seasoned experience of owner and Studio Zuccon International Project.
The yacht's wider design collaboration came from Crn and Studio Zuccon International Project. The formal naval architect drawings are the creation of CRN Yacht Design. Motor Yacht LADY SOUL received her elegant interior designing from the interior design company of Studio Zuccon International Project. Built by Custom Line (Ferretti Group) this vessel was fabricated in the country of Italy. She was successfully launched in Ancona in 2006 before being transferred to the owner. The hull was constructed with composite. The motor yacht superstructure is fabricated predominantly from composite. With a width of 7.1 metres / 23.29 ft LADY SOUL has moderate internal space. A shallow draught of 2.26m (7.41ft) limits the amount of worldwide ports she can berth in, contingent on their individual depth at low tide.
The yacht makes use of two hearty MAN diesel engine(s) and can reach a swift maximum continuous speed of approximately 19 knots. The main engine of the yacht gives 1360 horse power (or 1000 kilowatts). Her total HP is 2720 HP and her total Kilowatts are 2000. Coupled to the LADY SOUL engines are twin screw propellers. As for the yachtâs stabalisers she was built with Trac & Mitsubishi Arg. For bow thruster maneuverability she was built with Abt. Her energetic cruise speed is 16.5 knots which produces a range of 550.
The well proportioned luxury yacht motor yacht LADY SOUL is able to sleep as many as 9 passengers and has 5 qualified crew.
The main engines are two 1360 HP / 1000 kW MAN. Engine Model: 12V diesel. - Overall output: 2720 HP /2000 KW. - Cruising at a speed of 16.5 knots. - Her top Speed is around 19 knots. - Range in nautical Miles is 550 at a speed of 16.5 knots. - Bunkering capacity: 15000 L. - Fresh water: 3000.00. - Gensets: Kohler. - Stabaliser Stabality devices: Trac & Mitsubishi Arg. - Thrusters: Abt. - A/C: Condaria. - Yacht Beam: 7.1m/23.29ft. - Draught Maximum: 2.26m/7.41ft.
The yacht was installed with Condaria air conditioning system.
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Xerox and Entrepreneur Mag Add Fizz to Brewer's Office
Xerox and Makeover Team Brew up a Whole New Office for the Nation's
'Most Deserving Small Business' – Milwaukee's Sprecher Brewing.
GLENDALE, WI & STAMFORD, CT, Aug, 2005 – Going from dreadfully
flat to dramatically fizzy, the offices at the nation's "Most Deserving
Small Business" have an entirely new look, the latest digital
technology, and fresh insights on how to work smarter, thanks to a
complete overhaul revealed today at the conclusion of Xerox
Corporation's (NYSE: XRX) and Entrepreneur magazine's office makeover
The Winner…
Contest winner Sprecher Brewing Co. of Milwaukee has ditched its
dark paneled walls, unproductive printers and shabby chairs – and now
boasts efficient Xerox document systems, colorful and comfortable
interiors designed by Thom Filicia of NBC/Bravo's Emmy Award-winning
show Queer Eye, and all new office furniture from The HON Company.
Sprecher Brewing Co. earned the "Most Deserving Small Business"
title in July. While the company has been focused on giving back to
its community and succeeding as a microbrewery and maker of gourmet
sodas, the company's office environment was largely left behind. In
just two weeks, crews transformed the dark, dreary office into a
productive, inviting and exciting work space. The newly renovated
office was revealed earlier this morning on NBC's Today Show.
"As a small-business owner, I don't have time to focus on our
office space and work processes. Winning this contest and seeing the
change in our environment, I realize what an impact it will have,"
says Randy Sprecher, owner and founder, Sprecher Brewing Co. "This is
really going to increase morale in the office, and the new technology
from Xerox will help us communicate better and work more
Makeover Components
Kicking off the makeover, Xerox evaluated the brewery's office work
processes and determined the best mix of hardware and software to
improve workflow and meet the company's document management needs. The
resulting technology recipe: a combination of color and black-and-white
printers and multifunction systems, Xerox flat-panel computer monitors,
a Xerox digital projector and various software and content management
programs. Among the products installed are a Xerox WorkCentre(R) Pro
128 advanced multifunction system that prints up to 28 pages per minute
and copies, faxes and scans, and a WorkCentre(R) M20i basic
multifunction system.
Previously, Sprecher's creative employees designed bottle labels,
packaging, advertising and signage using a slow, expensive inkjet
printer to proof the artwork. With a new 35 ppm Xerox Phaser(R) 7750
color laser printer, the design team can proof their color creations
immediately and inexpensively, right in their office.
"The right mix of document technology and services can help any
size business dramatically boost office productivity," says Michael C.
Mac Donald, Xerox's chief global marketing officer. "By uncovering
bottlenecks in Sprecher's work processes and bringing multifunction
capabilities and color into their office, we can help them save time,
cut costs and grow their business."
A Digital Vat?
To help the brewery digitally file all of the existing mismanaged
paperwork, Xerox installed its DocuShare(R) software, a secure,
Web-based document and content management system used by
small-to-medium sized businesses like Sprecher, as well as larger
enterprises. DocuShare will help Sprecher organize and archive files
such as the company's charitable contribution records; track document
versions for artwork and marketing materials; and boost collaboration
among office employees and sales people in the field.
And a Facelift
In addition to the technology boost, interior design specialist
Filicia and a team from his design firm, Thom Filicia Inc., gave the
office a facelift. No longer will employees greet their work days with
stained carpet, dangling wires and dull lighting.
Incorporating Sprecher's logo colors, the office now has
light-yellow walls and red carpet that make the office brighter and
livelier, complemented by softer overhead lighting and more natural
light. The design also incorporates pieces of Sprecher's heritage.
Vintage Milwaukee artwork adorns the walls, and bowls of malted barley
decorate employees' desks.
Posh Executive Environment
A successful brewing company, Sprecher still lacked an appropriate
environment for company leaders. But Filicia's team created an
executive suite area, complete with raised 12′ ceilings, a conference
room and three executive offices.
And throughout the entire office, a mish-mash of furniture has
been replaced with new furniture from The HON Company for an upscale,
professional look. Furnishings, such as Valido(TM) desks and fabrics
from HON's Simple Textiles(TM) collection make the workplace a more
comfortable and productive environment, enabling Sprecher to easily
add on furniture elements as the company grows.
"Working with Thom Filicia, we focused on providing Sprecher with
a comfortable yet efficient work space," said Dave Burdakin, president
of The HON Company. "Together, we created an atmosphere that will
positively impact the company's office environment and inspire its
employees to continue their great work in the community."
Additional support for the office makeover was provided by Digital
Office Solutions Inc., InterfaceFLOR, Omtool Ltd. and Room & Board.
Results of the makeover will be included in a special section of the
November issue of Entrepreneur magazine. In addition to before and
after photos showing the stunning transformation, the article will
feature interviews with the winners and judges, exclusive office design
tips from Filicia, and profiles of the runners-up.
"Most Deserving Small Business" Contest
Xerox and Entrepreneur magazine set out to find a small businessthat
was not only in dire need of a design and technology overhaul,but one
that was giving back to its community. In addition to haveoutdated
surroundings, Sprecher Brewing Co. demonstrated a commitment
to helping others. Sprecher annually donates thousands of dollarsworth of beverage products to local charities.


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Passing through Perfect
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It's 1946. WW2 war is over. Millions of American soldiers are coming home and Benjamin Church is one of them. After four years of being away he thought things in Alabama would have changed, but they haven't. Grinder's Corner is as it's always been—a hardscrabble burp in the road. It's not much, but it's home.
In this inspirational romance, Benjamin attends a harvest festival in Twin Pines where he catches sight of Delia. Before their first dance ends, he knows for certain she's the one. They fall madly in love; happily, impatiently, imprudently, in love. It doesn't matter that her daddy is staunchly opposed to the thought of his daughter marrying a cotton farmer, never mind a poor one.
It's true Benjamin has little to offer; he's a sharecropper who will spend his whole life sweating and slaving to do little more than put food on the table. But that's how things are in Alabama. Benjamin is better off than most; he has a wife, a boy he adores, and a house that doesn't leak rain. Yes, Benjamin considers himself a lucky man until the fateful night that changes everything.
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Well-written and engaging, readers will welcome back characters from previous Wyattsville books. – Kirkus Reviews
This is Southern fiction at its best: spiritually infused, warm, and family-oriented – an atmosphere which permeates every chapter with descriptions firmly routed in family tradition and the South. – Midwest Book Review, Donovan's Shelf
I have a new favorite writer!
Just like reading John Steinbeck's, East of Eden, or Harper Lee's, To Kill A Mockingbird, this story is a tale of epic proportions!
It's about Benjamin. Benjamin has such a life, but it's full of perseverance, and an admirable one in the end. Or rather, his life wasn't admirable, Benjamin himself was.
I got choked up so many times throughout this book. There were even a couple times I had to put the Kindle down and come back later. It was a couple of tough moments to read. I couldn't imagine if it was someones' life, and having to live it. Oh no.
And see, that's the thing. That magic thing. Bette Lee Crosby creates characters and stories that feel so real, so alive, that you can't help but become emotionally invested.
I hadn't read anything of hers before, and yes, this is book 3 in a series. It is very easily read as a standalone. I didn't feel I missed a thing. I can't wait to read more from her too. I'm hooked! – Freda's Voice
This is definitely a book I would recommend to others; in fact I've already told a friend that she absolutely MUST read Passing through Perfect. Whether you've read the other books in the Wyattsville Series or not, you'll find yourself drawn in and enjoying every turn of the page with this fabulous book. Thank you to Bette Lee Crosby for sharing her storytelling time and talents. – WOW! Women on Writing
I connected with the characters in this story and rooted for them as they went through their trials and struggles. The story focuses on Benjamin Church a poor farmer who falls in love with the beautiful Delia. It chronicles the struggles they encounter as they face bigotry and discrimination from some along with friendship and acceptance from others. It is a heartwarming tale that shows both the good and bad found in mankind.
I wouldn't have picked this title up on my own. I have been interacting with the author for quite sometime and she finally convinced me I would enjoy this novel if I would just give it a chance. She was right. – I Am A Reader Not A WriterRead the Book Discussion Questions for Passing through Perfect Read an excerpt from Passing through Perfect
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This is my first time reading a work by Bette Lee Crosby, but it will not be the last. I truly believe she will become one of our most renowned writers of thought provoking historical fiction.
This is a tale of a man of color living in the deep south during a painful part of our history when non-whites were seen as a lower form of being. Passing Through Perfect brings the emotions and acceptance of "what is" to life. The one thing that hit me hard is the realization at just how recent these events were. I would strongly suggest this as reading material for junior or high school students. It would make a wonderfully enlightening addition to any teacher's curriculum.
Note that while this is technically Book 3, it is not necessary to read the other books in the series prior to this one. In fact, I wasn't aware it was a part of a series until the end! I found myself thinking I would love to know the story behind another character's life only to find it had already been written. I can't wait to go back and read these prior gems.


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Michael Salman: Committing Crimes, or Victim of Religious Persecution?
See also: Michael Salman Wants to Build a Church in His Backyard
See also: Michael Salman Is Not in Jail for Having Bible Studies in His Home
See also: Michael Salman Might Get More Jail Time
It looks like people are still buying the religious-persecution story from pastor Michael Salman, who's currently serving jail time for not following laws again.
Lawyers for the ex-gang member and convicted felon -- who's currently serving a 60-day jail sentence after being found guilty of 67 misdemeanors -- recently revealed Salman's facing even more jail time, since he just couldn't comply with the terms of his probation.
Salman's been passing off a story on the public about being sentenced to jail for hosting Bible studies on his home, which the City of Phoenix heavily denies.
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This started when Salman told the City of Phoenix twice that he wasn't building a church in his backyard, then went ahead and built a church in his backyard.
Salman was found responsible for 96 civil code violations in the building of his church, most of them related to how much of a fire hazard the building was.
Salman and his supporters continue to tell a tale about how he's being persecuted for his religion -- so much so that the city has actually put out a fact sheet explaining Salman's disregard for city ordinances, his decision to ignore the repeated warnings from the city, and how this whole mess has absolutely nothing to do with Salman's religion.
Salman told the city in 2007 that he was building a garage in his backyard. He did not build a garage in his backyard.
"Mr. Salman had regular gatherings of up to 80 people," the city says. "He held services twice a week and collected a tithe at the services. The building that he held services in had a dais and chairs were aligned in a pew formation. He held himself out as a being a church through the media (Harvest Christian Church) and claimed a church status for tax exemption purposes on his property."
Then Salman got a permit to have a "game room" in his backyard -- one that said "[a]ny other occupancy or use (business, commercial, assembly, church, etc.) is expressly prohibited."
Whether he actually planned to get an air hockey table or something doesn't really matter, since he never did, and continued to use the death-trap building as a church.
As for Salman's other incidents with police -- including serving nearly six years in prison for a drive-by shooting, getting caught with LSD while in the slammer, and once being booked into jail for impersonating a police officer -- he doesn't chalk those up to religious persecution.
For Salman's newer convictions, related to the backyard church, he maintains he's the victim.
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Nintendo is not milking the Mario franchise by releasing so many games, according to company president Satoru Iwata.
Title should be "We are not milking the NEW SUPER Mario series, cause that's what he's talking about.
Anyway, I agree, there's only ONE New Super Mario Bros game per system, that's not milking at all.
BUT, these games essentially the same thing over again and hardly innovate over their previous installments. They seem like copy-and-paste jobs, which essentially creates the illusion of the series being milked. I think that's what makes most people claim it's milked.
Over 200+ Games and games with Mario appearances and that isn't milking?
LMAO. It's Beyond milking. It's called "SUCKERS". lol
I stopped playing Mario right after SUPER MARIO WORLD.
A lot of major franchises are being "milked" so to speak. Is it really milking if it something that the fans want and end up enjoying?
they milk it but they almost never change their formula. nintendo has to step it up with the originality cuz the competition is passing them by while they are still doing the same stale franchises.


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The Mountain West Conference announced its 2004 Men's Basketball Championship bracket tonight with Air Force earning the #1 seed in the tournament to be held at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, March 10-13. #7 Wyoming will meet #2 BYU on Thursday, March 11 at 3:30 pm.
Air Force (22-5, 12-2) claimed the second outright regular-season title in the five-year history of the Mountain West Conference with a league record 12 victories in league play after winning at Wyoming earlier today, 52-47. The previous conference games only highest win total was 11 by Wyoming in 2002 and BYU and Utah in 2003. This is the Falcons first conference title in school history as well as its first winning season since 1978-79. Air Force will face No. 8-seed and defending MWC Tournament champion Colorado State (12-15, 4-10) at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 11, in a quarterfinal match-up. The Rams tied for seventh in the league standings with Wyoming, but the Cowboys claimed the tie-breaker with a split with Utah, while Colorado State was swept by the Utes. The Falcons swept the season series with the Rams, winning both contests by eight points. Air Force is 4-17 all-time in postseason conference tournaments, including 0-4 in the MWC. Colorado State holds a 3-3 mark in the MWC Tournament and is 11-16 all-time in postseason league play.
BYU (20-7, 10-4) will be the No. 2-seed and face No. 7-seed Wyoming (11-16, 4-10) at 3:30 p.m. The Cougars won both regular-season contests vs. the Cowboys and are 22-17 in 19 postseason conference tournament appearances, including 6-3 in the MWC. Wyoming enters the tournament winning three of the last four first round games and is 13-17 in postseason tournaments, including 3-4 in the MWC.
Utah (21-8, 9-5) is the No. 3-seed and will play No. 6-seed San Diego State (14-15, 5-9) in the first quarterfinal game of the day at 1 p.m. The Utes are 3-0 in first-round MWC games and 3-4 overall in the tournament. Utah swept the season series with San Diego State and has posted a 23-17 all-time mark in postseason league play. The Aztecs tied with New Mexico in the conference standings with identical 5-9 records, but the Lobos received the fifth-seed after splitting the season series with Utah, while San Diego State was swept by the Utes. The Aztecs are 3-3 in the MWC Tournament and won the 2002 title. Overall, San Diego State 13-14 in postseason play.
The final game of the day will feature No. 4-seed UNLV (16-11, 7-7) vs. No. 5-seed New Mexico (14-13, 5-9) at 10 p.m. The Runnin' Rebels won both games against the Lobos this season and enter next week's action with a league-best 7-2 mark in MWC Tournament play. UNLV has played in the championship game each of the three years it has appeared in the tournament, winning the title in 2000. New Mexico is 2-4 in the MWC Tournament, but holds an all-time conference postseason mark of 24-18.


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A few days after the battle against the Bulldogs…
(Luke, Will, and Tyler are walking to school, with Quinn on Bruno's shoulders, also walking with them)
Luke) I still haven't gotten used to Bruno following us around. <.<
Will) Same, but at least we have a bodyguard who can protect us from bullies. ^.^
Tyler) I don't even care about the big lug shadowing us everywhere. *Shivers* I only care about how Tadoad traumatized me for life!
Bruno) *Interrupts* Thank you so very kindly for accepting me into your group, Masters Luke, Will, and Tyler! *Bows several times in front of the three, sending Quinn flying off his shoulders*
Tadoad) *Jumps out of Quinn's backpack* Master Quinn, are you alright?! *Glares at Tyler* Did this kid assault you again?!
Tyler) O_O No, no, no! It wasn't me, I swear! *Points at Bruno* It was baldy over there! *Quickly hides behind Will*
Will) *facepalm* Here we go again…
Tadoad) *Glares at Bruno* Hey Big, Smelly, and Bald, wanna tussle?! *Gets in a boxing position*
Bruno) *Helps Quinn up and brushes him off* Master Quinn, I am so very sorry for the accident I caused. *Bows in front of Tadoad* Can you forgive me, Master Tadoad?
Tadoad) *Blushes* Well, if you put it that way, I guess I can - *Gets kicked by Tyler and returns to ball form*
Tyler) HA! THAT'S PAYBACK FOR WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE!
Luke) Was that really necessary, Tyler? .-.
Tyler) A thousand times yes it was!
Quinn) *To Bruno* It's fine, Bruno, accidents happen sometimes. :D
Bruno) Thank goodness! I don't know what I would do if you hadn't forgiven me!
Valkyrie) *Opens up* Seriously, Luke, you have some strange friends. >.>
Luke) Haven't you said that before already?
Valkyrie) Who knows, the writer of this story probably forgot .-.
Me) O_O They're on to me, I'd better split town! *Runs away*
(Several dark clouds form in the sky, as it begins to thunder)
Bruno) *Looks up* We'd better get you guys to your school, quick! I don't want any of you to get hit by lightning!
(As Luke's group runs towards the school, Lloyd and Cyberion observe from a rooftop)
Cyberion) Strange, the weather channel didn't say anything about a storm today. What are your thoughts, Lloyd?
Lloyd) All I can say is that another of the "prodigies" has awakened their powers, and that this day shall be thunderous! *Looks at the clouds* It's only a matter of time before two of the prodigies will meet in combat…
Ten minutes later, Luke, Will, Tyler, and Quinn are in their first class after Bruno had escorted them to school.
(Mr. Smith walks into the classroom with a spiky, white-haired boy with a messy uniform)
Mr. Smith) Class, it appears we have yet another new student here with us today. Would you care to introduce yourself to the class, young man?
Bobby) My name is PONIEZ!
Students) XD
Mr. Smith) .-. His name is Bobby. If anyone needs me, don't need me. *Leaves the classroom*
Bobby) PONIEZ! *Runs around the classroom, yelling out several names from MLP*
Will) *Whispers* Oh great, now we've got an insane kid to deal with…
Tyler) *Trembles* I hope he doesn't have a crazy Bakugan like Tadoad!
Quinn) C'mon, Tadoad isn't that bad! :D
Valkyrie) *Opens up* Please don't add this clown to your posse, Luke.
Luke) This kid's definitely strange, but I'd like to know more about him.
Bobby) *Stops in front of Luke's desk and yells* PONIEZ!
Luke) Is that the only word you can say? .-.
Bobby) *Rapidly shakes Luke's hand* Nope, my name is Bobby! ^.^
Valkyrie) So he isn't completely insane…
Bobby) *Stares at Valkyrie* O_O PONIEZ!
(A Haos Bakugan hops out of Bobby's pocket and rolls on Luke's desk)
Bobby) Unithunder! :D
Unithunder) Please excuse my Master's behavior, he has a large affection for all horse-related species.
Luke) An insane Brawler and a polite Bakugan, such a weird combination…
Unithunder) Indeed it is a strange combination, but Bobby and I balance each other. We are the same coin, though two different sides.
Valkyrie) *Floats over to Unithunder* A Bakugan that makes sense! My name is Pyrus Valkyrie. :D
Unithunder) Pleasure to meet you, Pyrus Bakugan, I am Haos Unithunder. *Bumps with Valkyrie*
Bobby) *Yells in a student's face* Stay outta my shed!
Quinn) *Scans Unithunder with laptop* You sure are a strong Bakugan, Unithunder. All of your attacks are lightning-based, cool!
Unithunder) Thank you for the compliments, intellectual boy.
Tyler) Hey, you're not a crazy Bakugan at all! In fact, you're the opposite of Tadoad! :D
Unithunder) Um, thank you, I guess. Bobby, would you please come over here for a moment?
Bobby) *Turns to Luke's group* PONIEZ? *Runs up to Will*
Will) Uh, hello there, Bobby. *Waves*
Bobby) HIYA! *Smacks Will in the face, knocking him out*
Unithunder) Master, please settle down. I would like it if you could become serious now.
Bobby) *In serious tone* Yes, Master Pony. *Pulls out a canister and swallows a pill*
Unithunder) As you can see, Bobby holds large quantities of power that are expressed through his "insanity", and that power can be compressed by taking a special medication we received a few years ago.
Valkyrie) Interesting, do you know who gave you the medication?
Bobby) *Interrupts* That's who we've been searching for these past few years. We think that if we can find the supplier, we can obtain more of my medication.
Luke) Whoa, you didn't say anything pony or MLP-related in those two sentences!
Bobby) You like? *trollface*
Luke, Tyler, & Quinn) Me gusta.
Bobby) You know what we haven't done in a while, Unithunder?
Unithunder) What are you thinking this time, Bobby? .-.
Bobby) That's right, a brawl! *Points at Luke and Valkyrie* You two look strong! I challenge you to a brawl, right here, right now!
Luke) We can't brawl in the middle of a classroom. :|
Bobby) Fine, then we'll move to the playground! I'm sure the teacher won't care since he's not here! >=D
Luke) Your challenge has just been…ACCEPTED!
Luke and Bobby have relocated to the playground for their brawl, while Quinn, Tyler, and an unconscious Will watch from the sidelines.
Bobby) *Sings with a manly voice* Gate Card set!!! *Throws the Gate Card*
Luke & Bobby) BAKUGAN BRAWL! *Throw their Bakugan*
Luke) GO, Pyrus Valkyrie! *Valkyrie comes out of his ball form*
Bobby) PONIEZ, Haos Unithunder! *Unithunder comes out of his ball form, resembling a white unicorn with a lightning bolt-shaped horn and dark yellow zebra stripes that look like lightning bolts*
Luke) The first move is ours! Ability Activate! Fusion Fire Blast! *Valkyrie charges two fire blasts, then combines them and fires the combined blast*
Bobby) Unithunder, head towards Fluttershy's shed!
Unithunder) Understood, Master. *Dodges the blast, with the blast hitting the playground's play-set*
Bobby) PONIEZ! Lightning Shot! *Unithunder runs and slings a lightning bolt from his horn at Valkyrie*
(The bolt hits Valkyrie straight in the chest, but when the smoke clears, Valkyrie is shown with a red screen surrounding his body)
Luke) That's a little dose of Pyro Reflector for ya! Ability Activate! Dual Barnum! *Valkyrie charges two fire blasts and fires them at Unithunder*
Bobby) PONIEZ! Piercing Lightning! *Unithunder's stripes glow brightly as Unithunder charges at Valkyrie with lightning coming out of his horn and enveloping his body*
(Unithunder pierces through the two fire blasts and strikes Valkyrie's chest gem)
Valkyrie) *Staggering backwards* Oof! Luke, do something!
Luke) Right, uh, Ability Activate! Intensity Punch! *Valkyrie's fist heats up and he runs towards Unithunder*
Bobby) Double the PONIEZ! Thunderous Stomp *Unithunder stomps on the ground with his hooves with the power of thunder and sends Valkyrie flying into the air* Advanced Ability Activate! *Glows with a yellow/white aura* STRIKE POINT DELTA!!! *Unithunder charges power through his body and fires a lightning bolt straight into the air as another bolt is fired at Valkyrie from the clouds above*
(Valkyrie is hit by both bolts at the same time, getting severely injured in the process)
Valkyrie) *Screams* AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Luke) *Yells* VALKYRIE! HANG IN THERE! *An Ability Card appears on the BakuMeter* Hey, it's Tadoad's Power Surplus! How'd that get there?
Quinn) *Yells* Just use it to heal Valkyrie! I transmitted it from my laptop to your BakuMeter!
Luke) Ability Activate! Power Surplus! *Valkyrie glows with a blue aura that disperses the lightning and heals all of Valkyrie's damage*
Valkyrie) *Flies down* Thanks for the help, Quinn and Tadoad.
Bobby) WHAT THE APPLEJACK WAS THAT ALL ABOUT?!
Unithunder) It doesn't matter, let's continue this battle. Lightning Shot! *Slings a lightning bolt at Valkyrie*
Valkyrie) *Turns around* Like that's gonna stop me! Cinder Sphere! *Throws a fireball at Unithunder*
(The fireball and the bolt collide, causing a massive explosion)
Luke) Ability Activate! Flame Grenades! *Valkyrie throws tiny grenade-sized fireballs at Unithunder*
Unithunder) NEIGH!!! *Runs around the playground, dodging the fireballs*
(The fireballs destroy various play-sets, the monkey bars, and the swings)
Bobby) Onward to Equestria! Lightning Armor! *Unithunder absorbs lightning from the clouds that shape into armor around his body*
Unithunder) This brawl is ours! *Charges at Valkyrie*
Luke) Time to test out some new abilities that Quinn gave us! Ability Activate! Power Knockout! *Valkyrie grabs ahold of Unithunder and drains his energy*
(Valkyrie absorbs all of Unithunder's energy, with Unithunder losing his armor and Valkyrie gaining a shining white aura)
Valkyrie) THIS IS MORE LIKE IT! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Luke) This is the finishing move! Double Ability Activate! Blinding Light + Pillar of Fire! *Valkyrie shines brightly with the white aura, blinding everyone's eyes*
Unithunder) Agh! I can't see! Master, do something!!!
Bobby) *Shields eyes* PONIEZ!
Luke) NO MORE PONIEZ FOR YOU! *Valkyrie envelops himself with the light and launches a pillar of fire into the clouds*
(The pillar crashes down from the clouds and disintegrates Unithunder, returning him to his ball form)
(Bobby catches Unithunder and walks over to Luke, as Valkyrie returns to his ball form)
Bobby) *Extends hand* That was a great brawl, Luke, probably the most awesome brawl Unithunder and I have ever had. :D
Unithunder) *Opens up while dancing around from the burns* I agree with my Master. That indeed was an enjoyable battle and I hope to fight you again in the future.
Luke) *Shakes Bobby's hand* You guys definitely have skills, considering you have an Advanced Ability Card. I would like to get to know you better, so how about you join our group, Bobby?
Bobby) *Shakes Luke's hand* That would be PONIEZ! Woops, I better work on controlling my "pony" outbreaks. <.<
Quinn) Hmm, I wonder if anyone's going to notice that we destroyed the playground?
Tyler) Yeah, and did anyone realize that Will has been unconscious the ENTIRE time?!
Valkyrie) Wait, I thought we weren't letting these two (Bobby & Unithunder) into our group. .-.
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Mercury sextiles Neptune at 12:46 AM.
Mercury sextiles Saturn at 2:24 AM.
Third quarter Moon at 3:30 PM.
Things begin to wind down as the third quarter Moon kicks in at 3:30 PM.
Last Quarter Moon urges us on to take further action to get the job done for completions and gaining results. Business-like Capricorn Moon prevails and Saturn is strong. Moon-Mercury aspects require extra care in communications. Letting go is key.
Strong fourth ray energy creates relationships and forms for mental expression. Saturn and the third ray work to create patterns and structures where these ideas take on power and dynamic focus. Mind is strengthened with ability to give abstract ideas practical expression. Clear and flexible vision of the potential realisation of these concepts and ideas can work for benefit of the whole.
Mercury-Neptune is very spiritual, providing a joining of the mind with love-wisdom. It is a strong focus for insight into the love which underlies all ideas and events. Our urge to express this reality into the outer realm is part of todays action. Spiritual desire is the desire to make divine love express through ideas and institutions in the physical realm. Overcoming confusion comes from gaining clarity of inner vision, balance and harmony between masculine and feminine. Spiritual insights and perception helps us in this purpose.
Suns degree suggests personal fulfilment through a simple excellence of expression. Synthesis of philosophy by intuition and inspiration can occur spontaneously with proper mental attunement. Basic skills of being bring all desired things to centre in true self possession.
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Friday, April 5th
Venus parallels Pluto at 8:22 AM
Venus parallels Uranus at 4:56 PM.
Moon aligns with Mars and Jupiter
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Suns degree helps in questions of love and friendship. The dance of life becomes an unending rehearsal of our special gifts of selfhood. Connection between feeling and physical form, cause and effect, stimulates new achievement and a freedom from whatever has passed it usefulness. Wisdom, intellect give clear perception of original ideas. Musical gifts, eloquence, poetic talent, and clairvoyance, clairaudience are enhanced.
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Moon in Aquarius makes a series of aspects to Venus, Neptune, Saturn. This climate is set for growth, expansion and positive change.
People count now, especially family and friends. Unwinding with friends and bringing in the spring (autumn in the southern hemisphere) helps us to find a humanity and unity of understanding built on compassion.
Suns degree in Aries favours sympathy and the art of love, winning others friendship. Two sides of self dance in an eternal pro and con, reflecting issues of everyday living and rejoicing.
Lessons learned from experience bring insight into polarities, encouraging an enlightened approach, giving poise in embarking on any new enterprise. Music and musical composition are also favoured.
Reasoning, perception, following inner guidance inspires us with a completeness and wholeness. These energies are helping to bring all prior factors of realisation to focus in the present moment
A personal, private creation of reality makes its peace with each strand and potentiality of being. Relaxation in its varying aspects brings greater faith in our inner strength, our special way of self-expression.
Sunday, April 7th
Sun conjoins Mercury at 8:56 AM.
Sun, Mercury trine Pluto from 11:00 AM.
Venus sextiles Pluto at 1:40 PM.
Venus-Pluto brings transformations of patterns of relationship that dont provide a proper channel for soul expression. Others may be helped by our insight.
Moons alignment with Mars, Mercury, Pluto could cause sparks to fly due to careless use of speech, thought or intent. Anger is better channelled through emotional dialogue and emotional depth-work.
Sun-Mercury gives creativity and the ability to act on ideas, work and friendships. Overloading due to Suns power may cause blind spots or breakdowns in communication. Solar power becomes a carrier frequency for mind.
Inner reconciliation of outer inharmonies gives us potential for inner reorientation and outer readjustment, integrity. It helps us to comprehend lifes conflicts.
Will becomes a vehicle for mental expression, conferring high powers of intellect.
Sun-Pluto gives strong powers of concentration and the ability to transform all aspects of life. Brings insight into when and where to act with the most efficient use of energy. Interest in spiritual development, clairvoyance and intuitive abilities are often shown. Indicates fiery, creative self expression.
Mind comes to understand reality in terms of energy, becoming aware of causes in outer manifestation. Creates transformations in the mind enabling greater receptivity to the unfolding path.
We are challenged to bring forth our special talent, highlighting selfs responsibility to its own essential uniqueness. Detachment from crystallised patterns opens up consciousness of soul-purpose, bringing catalytic change and healing.
Suns degree encourages improvements in lifes circumstances and helps us to make practical use of magnetic powers. It gives the will to claim and manifest divine gifts dormant within. Proficiency in languages, speech and writing, are especially favoured.
This position helps to unite normal consciousness with source. Ability to unite the emotional body to the mental body brings a balance between inner and outer realms. Practical use of the magnetic powers helps us to attract needed resources and comes from following inner guidance
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This recipe is dedicated to ChrisseyO who sent me a bag of totally awesom, addictive "Wildbite" Ginger-Pistachio Biscotti I have now made this recipe 3 times and it gets better each time, This time I substituted roasted pumkin seeds for the pistachios - excellent result and what a cost saving plus not having to crack all those pistachios. The pumkin seeds made the recipe a bit drier.but still great texture & flavor.
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At long last I got around to making this recipe that you have developed for me. Thank you thank you Bergy!!!. You are a such a sweetie to do this. As you know, these are my favourite style of Biscotti. They are so expensive to buy. Now I can have Ginger Pistachio Biscotti any time I like. I think you are so close to the original flavour and texture of the biscotti that it doesn't matter. In fact, I broke a bit off your biscotti and gave it to my DD to try and she thought that I had bought another packet of Ginger Pistachio Biscotti from the shop. Congratulations Bergy!! My hat is off to the good cook that you are. These biscotti are very very good. The ginger flavour is excellent and I reckon that the pistachio goes great with the preserved ginger. I recommend that Zaar people try this recipe, you wont be disappointed. Hugs Bergy! :-)
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- 2 1⁄2 cups flour
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1⁄2 cup brown sugar (or 1/4 cup Splenda with 1 Tablespoon Molasses)
- 3 large eggs
- 3 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 cup natural pistachios, coarsely chopped
- 1 1⁄4 cups preserved gingerroot, diced (1/4" dice)
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- Heat oven to 350F, butter and flour a cookie sheet.
- Mix flour, Baking Powder and salt, stir well, set aside.
- Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, add one egg at a time and beat after each addition Stir in the orange zest, pistachios and ginger.
- Stir in the flour a bit at a time, make sure it is evenly mixed in.
- Your dough should easily hang together but be pliable.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each piece into a log approx 1/2" high 2" across and about 14" long (Do not have the log too thick or too wide or the biscotti will not dry enough) Bake for 25-30 minutes- They will be almost golden on top and cooked through Turn oven down to 300F.
- Cool logs for apprx 12 minutes.
- Cut them across into 1/2" slices, place them on the cookie sheet with a bit of space between slices Return to oven for a further 15 minutes, turn off oven and let the biscotti sit in the cooling oven.
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I have a mini mouse cake for saturday and need to figure out the sizes i am actually going to need????!!!!!! HELP!! She states that it is going to be for 20-25 people and i am making one big round in the center for the head and two small rounds for the ears....but exactly what sizes do you guys think that i need? Also, if i make a smaller round, should or can i stack them to make it look better or just make bigger rounds at one layer??? I need some feedback asap please!!!
It seems you're doing a Minnie Mouse (head) cake...
Here's a photo from the gallery (with info on sizes used):
thanks so much! this is actually the one that i saved and am going off of! thanks for the help again!
one more quick question....she is now wanting a filling in this and i have never done a filling....
she wants raspberry filling in the white (head) and fudge in the chocolate (ears), how would i do this? Do i just get a raspberry pie filling or do i make a filling thats thicker? And the for the fudge, how exactly should i do this? I need some crazy help!!!!!i got myself into something that i am not sure i can pull off??!!!! oh no!!!! i have seen some cakes that have gone bad with fillings, so if there are any ideas on these fillings that i am doing or even how to that would be awesome!!!!!
Quick & tasty raspberry filling: mix seedless raspberry preserves w/buttercream.
For the fudge, you can see if she would like chocolate buttercream. Just mix some cocoa powder into your regular buttercream.
they are not much of frosting eaters, that is why she is wanting raspberry filling, any ideas on that? and she states that she wants actual fudge....is that possible or will it be a whole lotta mess???
I've used fudge icecream toping added to my butter cream. It makes a fudgy type frosting. The most fudge like frosting I have ever had is the frosting used on mud cake. It's made with choclate chips, butter and marshmellows, but is poured on cake warm and would run down the sides unless you have a stiff frosting edge to hold it!
I have a raspberry filling recipe listed on this site in the recipe section
Here is a recipe for chocolate fudge buttercream. I just add more of the ice cream fudge topping to the recipe to make it even fudgier (if that's a word!)
Also, here is a recipe for raspberry filling that I tried today - it is unbelievably delicious!!! You do have to make a thick buttercream dam around the edge of your cake because it isn't that thick of a filling. It would slide right out without the dam.
Thanks so much guys! What would I do without all of ya!!!!!
Here is a link to another thread that discussed different raspberry fillings.
I tried the suggestion by ddaigle:
Take a small jar of seedless raspberry jam....nuke it for one minute and pour into a bowl. Add 1 box of raspberry jello right out of the box. Stir until all the powdered jello is dissolve and put back in the frig. Don't know how it works....but it will not be gritty. I usually do this a day in advance so it will set back up. I do this with strawberry also. I like this because I can always store jam & jello in my pantry.
I ended up using Polaner seedless raspberry jam mixed with the jello. I took it out of the jar, though, and heated it in a bowl (just to be safe and to give myself more stirring room). It turned out great! I didn't have any soaking problems and it was delicious! Don't forget to put an icing dam around the edges of the cake layer before you add the filling. Here's a picture of the raspberry filling I made with this recipe and the icing dam:
For a fugde filling I would see if you can talk her into ganache. JNot exacly fudge, but chocolate-y. Just tell her it is a truffle filling. Super easy...about equal parts heavy cream to good semi sweet or bittersweet choco chips. Heat the the cream just until it comes to a boil ( you can also add a few TB of butter if you want) then pour over choc chips. Let sit for about 2 minutes then whisk to it is all smooth. Needs to cool and thicken for awhile (sometimes a few hours) until you get a good spreading consistency. If it ends up too stiff, you can always carefully heat it a bit to get it spreadable. bing bang boom...youre done.
Thanks so much guys!
ok did the filling and it turned out GREAT! For my first time, i was so scared that i was going to have a mess but it looks great, no buldges or filling seeping out!!!!! Thanks for all the help!