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Liz Bancroft-Turner, the Project Manager at Charles Hoskinson's science and engineering firm InputOutput presented the latest updates in Cardano's Shelley Project on Tuesday. Here, she gave a recap of the developments made in the project, explained the road ahead and talked about test and quality plan methodology used to keep the progress in check.
She began by speaking about the goal of the Shelley Project, which is to become fully decentralized and autonomous. Turner stated that there are three main work streams that will help the team deliver decentralization. These streams are incentives, delegation and networking. The IOHK official added:
"For incentives, this is about encouraging stakeholders to follow the protocol andassure that the system runs smoothly for delegation this is about allowing users to hand over their right to sign blocks to a third party and for networking it's about enabling the infrastructure to support decentralization."
In the video update, she also included a test and quality plan where she mentioned three areas under the subject, namely, test strategy, test execution strategy and test management.
The test strategy will determine the rules on which the testing is based on and will also include the end and start dates of the project testing. Other factors that fall under this are entry/exit criteria, the creation of the test cases, scheduling, data strategy and more.
Test execution strategy will involve details such as the description of how the testing will be performed, the implementation to fix issues and more. Lastly, Turner's presentation stated that the test management sector will carry the plan of handling the logistics of the testing and suchlike.
She concluded the update by explaining the role of testing and quality plan. Here, she said that the plan covers the testing methodology of the project, which further assists the team in meeting its ultimate objective.


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Have you heard of the gelato shop in Toronto that serves an eggplant and tahini flavor? We did, and coincidentally they're located practically in my backyard. They also accommodate dietary restrictions such as food allergies, vegetarian or veganism. So we invited Kaya, owner of Death in Venice, into our kitchen to mix up an allergen-free sorbet. Thankfully I was able to snag my mom's ice cream maker for the occasion.
There are a lot of cool things you need to know about Death in Venice. First off, they serve a rotating selection of unusual flavors that you really can't get anywhere else. Bugs are no stranger to the menu. But more importantly Kaya sources his produce from local farmers and proprietors, often picking up bruised or ugly fruit and veggies to use in his culinary creations. When it's blended into gelato, who cares if it wasn't the best looking piece of fruit? The flavor is what matters. Death in Venice is also home to a number of other chefs and small businesses, acting as a local marketplace and shared kitchen work space. Also, Kaya has ultimate cool vibez (~˘▾˘)~
Kaya came equipped with his ingredients and a chart with specific recipe measurements. He asked if I had a scale. I did not have a scale. Nor did I have a blender, in his opinion. My Magic Bullet wept silently on the counter. This is about the millionth time I haven't had a basic piece of kitchen equipment available for a photo shoot. I'm sure Jessey could list off numerous occasions and no, I still don't have a wok or a microplane.
I wondered why he was being so precise with the proportions (I usually just blend shit up, throw it into the ice cream maker, and hope for the best) at which point he told me he had studied chemical engineering and worked as a food scientist previously. Then he went off to Stratford Chefs School, worked in various international restaurants, taught cooking school, all before starting Death in Venice.
After quartering an enormous amount of strawberries, plucking a full plant worth of Thai basil, and making many sarcastic remarks about the aforementioned Magic Bullet, the recipe started to take shape. Strawberries, basil, and juniper berries were added in batches to the blender along with dextrose which acts as a sweetener.
I had frozen the barrel for the ice cream maker about 3 days ahead of time, paranoid that I would forget to do it the night before. Kaya poured the pureed berry mixture into the ice cream maker and flipped it on for a half hour. I love that this recipe is free from the top 8 allergens, as well as gluten. And it's regularly available at Death so you can pick up a cup any time. You can also order a pint on Uber! How awesome is that?
I half expected the shoot to end with Jo and I messily digging into a massive bowl of gelato. And it did, once we were alone. But instead of the predictable pastel bowl presentation I had prepared, Kaya served it in this nice little cat dish. After artfully adorning it with some small basil leaves, he casually mentioned that he won Food Network's Chopped Canada. So perhaps you recognize him! Hopefully we see more of him on the Food Network this year.
The gelato was sweet but also kind of spicy and woodsy from the juniper berry and Thai basil. I don't have a big sweet tooth so I was pleasantly surprised at how light it tasted, not at all saccharine. The remaining batch went pretty quickly over the following 24 hours; downed by myself and Brandon like it was stolen goods.
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IBM to Louisiana: Mind our business before passing religious freedom bill
Similar to legislation recently passed in Indiana and Arkansas, Louisiana's so-called religious freedom bill -- the 'Marriage and Conscience Act' -- is written to protect business owners who oppose same-sex marriage (because of their religion) from government attempts to negate licenses, tax benefits, and other privileges, The Times-Picayune reported.
Critics say the bill will simply enable one's religion to justify discrimination against gay, lesbian, and transgender people once same-sex marriage is legal in Louisiana. Both Indiana and Arkansas also faced pressure from major corporations to amend their respective laws to avoid potentially discriminatory incidents.
"We are deeply concerned by reports that you intend to support this legislation," wrote James Driesse, a senior state executive for IBM, to Gov. Bobby Jindal, Senate President John Alario, and House Speaker Charles Kleckley.
"IBM has made significant investments in Louisiana including most recently a technology services delivery center in Baton Rouge, creating new jobs for Louisiana workers."
Driesse warned that the company would have difficulty attracting top talent should the bill proceed into law.
"A bill that legally protects discrimination based on same-sex marriage status will create a hostile environment for our current and prospective employees, and is antithetical to our company's values."
Driesse added that IBM is "opposed to discrimination against anyone on the grounds of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected categories."
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Jindal responded to Driesse with a letter stating that the IBM executive may be confused as to the intent of the bill, which, he said, is to protect religious beliefs and not to allow discrimination.
"I appreciate the letter, but fear that you are confused about what the bill would accomplish in practice," wrote Jindal. "I believe after understanding what the bill actually does, your fear over the bill will be alleviated."
The bill's author Rep. Mike Johnson responded as well, seeking to point out that his legislation is not the same as similar bills passed in Indiana and Arkansas.
"There is nothing in our bill that does what the executive suggests, and it seems he is confusing this with recent, unrelated legislation in other states," Johnson said in a statement, according to the Times-Picayune.
"The idea that the government should be prohibited from discriminating against people simply because of their faith has been a foundational principal [sic] of our republic since its founding. It is alarming that any corporate executive would want to oppose that principle today."
By demand of House leadership, Johnson was required to make significant revisions to the legislation's language before the bill was even considered by a legislative committee.
"The intent of this bill has always been clear: to discriminate against the gay and transgender community. That could not have been clearer than the proposed amendments by Rep. Mike Johnson on the floor of the House of Representatives," Sarah Jane Brady, executive director of pro-LGBT group Forum for Equality, wrote in a statement, according to the Times-Picayune.
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Indiana's religious freedom bill received such widespread condemnation that the state has hired a public relations firm to clean up its image, as RT has reported.
Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed the religious freedom law that would have allowed any individual or corporation to refuse service and cite religious belief as a defense when sued by a private party. National condemnation arose as it was seen that the law would allow businesses to turn away gay and lesbian customers for religious reasons.
Under pressure, condemnation from business organizations such as NASCAR and Apple, and state bans on travel to Indiana, Pence signed a revised measure to clarify the law does not allow businesses to deny good or services to LGBT customers.
In Arkansas, Gov. Asa Hutchinson altered his stance and refused to sign a religious freedom bill passed by the state legislature after Walmart, which is based in Arkansas, came out in opposition to it. Hutchinson did sign a revised version of the bill that mirrored a federal religious-freedom law.


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Two weeks before his spring season began at the University of Vermont, Matt Duffy was thrown a curveball – the UVM baseball program would be cut after the season.
Two weeks before his spring season began at the University of Vermont, Matt Duffy was thrown a curveball – the UVM baseball program would be cut after the season.
After a second – and unexpected – recruiting season, Duffy has decided to head to the University of Tennessee in the fall. But in the meantime, the pitcher-turned-shortstop-turned-third-baseman is trying to come to terms with his sudden departure from Vermont and adjust to playing for Chatham in the Cape League, a place the Milton, Mass., native always dreamt of playing baseball. We talked with him earlier this week.
You're from Massachusetts. Have you been to the Cape before?
I used to come down to the Cape as a kid to watch games. When I was 10 or 11, I came a lot. Once I got older and started having my own games, I couldn't come as much. But my dad would always tell me that I was watching the best kids in college (baseball). It was always something I wanted to be a part of.
Did you visit family or just come down for the games?
I would come down and spend a few days with my friend from Milton, who's actually on the Brewster Whitecaps this summer – Mark Gormley. It's pretty cool that we're both down here now.
Did you get to go home at all before the Cape League season started?
My school season ended up sometime mid-May, so I got about two weeks off before I came down here. I just hung out with my family. Since I only live an hour away, it wasn't that big of an adjustment for me, compared to guys from California and Florida.
The University of Vermont decided to cut its softball and baseball programs after this spring's season. What was your season like?
The spring was good. We finished third in our conference. We lost to University of Albany (in the America East Championship's third round). It was tough because once we got knocked out, we knew that we were never going back there to play again. It was pretty crazy, and it really didn't hit me that I wasn't going back to that school until we lost. Everyone was giving each other hugs and stuff like that. Knowing that you're not going to see a lot of those guys ever again, that's pretty weird.
When did you find out they would be cutting the baseball program?
We found out two weeks before the opening game. That was also a shocker, obviously. We hadn't been warned. Nobody told us. It was just out of the blue. I got a text message one morning from my coach just saying we had a mandatory meeting, and that's when we found out. Then, the recruiting process started the next day.
So where are you headed next?
I'm going to the University of Tennessee. (Because of the circumstances, Duffy won't have to sit out a season, unlike other transfer athletes.) Other players from my team are going to smaller Division II or Division III schools in New England. Not a lot of people got the same chance that I got.
How did you, your teammates and your classmates initially react to the news?
It was crazy. We got a lot of support from the school, especially the student government. The athletic director made the decision to cut baseball and softball instead of taking small budget cuts from every team. So basically, there was nothing we could do. Everyone was upset. It kind of felt like a slap in the face. There was a petition to override it, but it didn't work. The kids who live in Vermont felt it the most, the ones who grew up wanting to play for their state school. Baseball has a rich tradition in Vermont. I'm not from there, but it was sad for me, too. The (Vermont) coaches were the ones who recruited me. I felt like I owed them my best.
How did the announcement right before the season affect you and your team?
I'd like to say it didn't affect us, but it definitely got to the younger kids. The freshmen had just gotten to campus five months before, and now they're looking to go to another school. It's weird when you're a freshman. It's also weird when you're a junior, and you want to play your senior year. A lot of those Vermont juniors knew they weren't going to get drafted, so it was tough for them. Nobody wants to pick up and move before senior year. I guess you could say the sophomores had it the best, because we'd been able to play one year and show what we could do before starting another year of recruiting.
Are you nervous to transfer and start over at a different school?
Yes and no. I don't know if it's nervousness, but it's just weird. I was nervous to go to college before I was a freshman. Now, I kind of know the deal. I know what to expect. Baseball's the same. It's the same game, so if I'm playing baseball, it's all that matters. Well, not all, but it'll make it easier because I play a sport. I'll have a team. It's going to be a bit of a change since I'm from the north, but when I went down to visit, I loved it. The people were great, the coaches were great and the facilities were great. It was the right fit.
Switching back to the Cape League ... What do you hope to get out of the summer?
Everyone wants to do well. I want to get better and improve my game. Hopefully, we can win while we're all trying to do well. The goal for every kid is to get better and get seen. It'll be a great bonus if we can win, because that makes it more fun.
You played shortstop at school, and so far you've been playing third base here. How's the transition going?
It's a very easy adjustment. I think going from short to third is much easier than the other way around. I don't mind it at all, and since I'll be playing third at Tennessee next year, it actually works out great.
Is it true you pitched at Vermont?
I pitched a little bit my freshman year. I'd pitched in high school. I was going to play shortstop and be the closer, but my coach at Vermont didn't want me to hurt my arm.
Do you think you might pitch at all here this summer?
No, I probably won't ever. I mean, maybe if something happens. I'm not that good, though (smiling). If they need someone for mop-up duty, I can come in.
And on the offensive side of the ball, your team (the Chatham Anglers) has the league's highest team batting average. What's going right?
Some things I can't explain, but I do know we have a lot of kids on our team who work really, really hard and go to extra hitting every day and work with our hitting coach. Maybe that has something to do with it.
What are some of your interests outside of baseball?
I like to watch all sports. I like to play golf. I have my clubs here. I'd like to play, but the weather keeps taking away our off days.


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Shoes are women's achilles heel and luxury shoe designers create myriads of designs each year to feed the desires of their awaiting clientele. It is no longer a wonder to find a woman who has 100 pairs of shoes or a wife that is shopping for new footwear.
So long as there are new designs, there will always be a ready market willing to buy. Below are top 10 of the most popular luxury shoe brands in the world.
1. Jimmy Choo:
Jimmy Choo is an iconic luxury lifestyle brand, distinct for its empowered sense of glamour and an assured sense of style.
The brand traces its roots to a bespoke shoemaker named Jimmy Choo, who catered to the global jet set, including Princess Diana. The Jimmy Choo company was founded in 1996, when Tamara Mellon discovered Mr Choo. Finding her place in the luxury shoe market, she established the Jimmy Choo brand. Choo's niece, Sandra Choi, joined the business as Creative Director.
The sexy cuts, fashionable designs, and exceptional Italian craftsmanship struck a chord with a stylish clientele, and the first collection enjoyed instant success. With a goal of creating a global luxury business, Jimmy Choo fascinated outside investment and the company significantly expanded across product categories, channels and geographies. Jimmy Choo departed the company in 2001 and Tamara Mellon left in 2011.
A pioneer in the art of celebrity dressing, Jimmy Choo is amidst the very first to bring shoes and handbags to Hollywood where the red carpet proved to be the perfect runway for the brand. Academy Award Winners Halle Berry and Cate Blanchett all wore Jimmy Choo shoes when they won. Today, Jimmy Choo can be seen on style icons from celebrities to royalty to musicians to heads of state.
The brand's reputation as a celebrity favourite helped to fuel its rapid expansion. Its iconography was more defined by the bold and theatrical advertising portraying glamorous but strong women in towering heels and luxurious handbag.
Retail development has also been an integral part of the company's strategy. The first Jimmy Choo store was opened in 1996 on Motcomb Street in London. A few years later, the company expanded to the US, opening two stores in New York City and Beverly Hills. International expansion continued with Jimmy Choo securing locations in the premiere luxury shopping destinations of the world's most prestigious cities including Sloane Street and Bond Street in London, Avenue Montaigne in Paris and Via Condotti in Rome to name a few.
Today, Jimmy Choo encompasses a complete luxury lifestyle brand. Women's shoes remain the core of the product offer, alongside handbags, small leather goods, scarves, sunglasses, eyewear, belts, fragrance and men's shoes. The design direction is managed and run by Co-Creative Directors Sandra Choi and Simon Holloway, who together share a vision to create one of the world's most precious luxury brands.
2. Christian Louboutin:
Some people learn their skills in the hands of more seasoned masters, but shoe designer Christian Louboutin found his calling as a 17-year-old apprentice in the dressing rooms of Paris' fcabaret, Folies Bergère.
Tina Turner and Nicole Kidman are inspirations for Louboutin, 44, whose immediately recognizable red-soled stilettos have become a fashion statement on the red carpet and among Hollywood's A-list crowd.
Christian Louboutin spent the early years of his career designing shoes for some of fashion's biggest names, including Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent. In 1992 he opened up his own store at the end of a picturesque 19th century Parisian arcade. He still runs his business from that Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau address, but now his shoes are sold in over 46 countries. He has 14 boutiques in cities such as New York, Los Angeles and London to name a few and he plans to open six more next year in places such as Singapore and Jakarta. He counts on people like Oprah and Cameron Diaz to be among his loyal clientele.
Louboutin is just as considerate of his less famous customers. At a recent personal appearance at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City, he canceled his flight back to Paris in order to spend another two hours autographing shoes.
3. Louis Vuitton:
What is not to love about Louis Vuitton shoes and luxury brand products? They are elegant, stylish, chic and extremely fashionable. All these go along with the brand's excellent workmanship, quality of work and of course comfort. Louis Vuitton is an icon, representing excellence and this broadens to the shoes that it creates.
The Louis Vuitton label was founded by Vuitton in 1854 on Rue Neuve des Capucines in Paris, France. Vuitton was the first to introduce his flat-bottom trunks with trianon canvas, making them not only lightweight, but airtight as well. Before the introduction of Vuitton's trunks, rounded-top trunks were used, generally to promote water run off, and thus could not be stacked.
By 1913, the Louis Vuitton Building opened on the Champs-Elysees. At the time, it was the biggest travel-goods store in the world at the time. Stores also opened in New York, Bombay, Washington, London, Alexandria, and Buenos Aires as World War I began. During World War II, Louis Vuitton collaborated with the Nazis during the German occupation of France. The French book Louis Vuitton, A French Saga, authored by French journalist Stephanie Bonvicini chronicles how members of the Vuitton family actively aided the puppet government led by Marshal Philippe Pétain and increased the government's wealth from their business affairs with the Germans. The family set up a factory that created artifacts glorifying Pétain, including more than 2,500 busts.
4. Gucci
The Gucci brand has been the representation of undoubted quality in the leather field for almost 100 years. Gucci established itself as a luxury fashion label in the clothing, accessories and jewelry field. The quality of their clothes, materials and the uniqueness of their styles made Gucci the symbol of Made in Italy and one of the most acclaimed brands worldwide.
One of the most renowned shoe designers, Tom Ford, managed to revive the Gucci brand and turn it into one of the most popular and demanded shoe brand. Women around the world have embraced the fashionable shoes that have loyal followers who turn to Gucci to find comfort and sophistication. The luxury shoes are popular with women from all occupations and they are found in millions of closets around the world.
Gucci is an example of how a design can be extremely innovative, yet solid for over 100 yeands.
5. Manola Blahnik
These past 3 decades, Manolo Blahnik has topped the charts with luxury brand shoes. She has managed to become one of the most coveted brands to walk this planet. Earning the title of one of the world's most influential shoe designers, his complex designs have fascinated judicious shoe connoisseurs from around the world. The brand has loyal devotees, who just love the unique shoes that range from sexy stiletto heels to unique designs with embroidery detail.
Manolo shoes radiate luxury and enthusiasm and they can take the wearer from a business meeting to a cocktail party in no time.


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I Finally Found Yoga
words by Kelly Krause
photos by Kezia Nathe
First, I'd like to take a moment of silence to give thanks to my new best friend: the yoga block. You know, the thing that sat next to me during my first few yoga classes, unsure of how to properly use. That is, until my instructor Leah came over, slid that thing under my hip ever so gracefully, got me into pigeon pose (think: #4 stretch but on the ground) and finally helped me address the hip pain I've been having.
Ok, moment of silence over, now I'm ready to begin.
Hi! I'm Kelly Krause. I'm pretty new to the cycling world (just celebrated 2 years), but having the time of my life. By day, I run Publicity for SXSW Interactive and curate content for our programming lineup, including SXstyle. I'm also a writer and speaker, talking about my life mantra: Live Kindly, which stemmed from a pretty big weightloss journey I started in 2013 (I lost 140lbs). Cycling has been a big part of that journey, first starting with spin classes where I lost the bulk of the weight (shoutout to Soul Cycle for keeping me on track while I travel). Since I purchased my first road bike in 2014, it's been an epic adventure from the moment I clipped in.
I've gone from being completely intimidated and nervous on my first beginner group ride to racing my first (and last) triathlon, leading rides, traveling around the US with my bike, becoming a Rapha women's ambassador and encouraging women to simply get out and ride and share that same confidence I found in cycling.
Since I've become a cyclist, I've learned that how I train off the bike is key to becoming stronger, both physically and mentally. I'll be the first to admit that I have a hard time with going too hard and constantly pushing myself. It's a by product of learning to manage my excitement. Several friends encouraged me to try incorporating yoga to my off the bike routine and after a few years, I'm happy to say I finally found it.
Through a bit of serendipity, where the universe clearly had my bike, I was invited to attend a yoga + meditation retreat with 49 other inspiring and thought-provoking individuals on behalf of lululemon last month (#TheImmersionATX if you were following on social media). I wasn't a yogi, I don't meditate and I didn't know anyone going, so I immediately replied to the invite with a big YES. I always feel that the biggest changes occur when I spend time outside of my comfort zone.
I had a chance to write about my experience for lululemon's Medium page, if you'd like to give it a read.
While it's only been a month since yoga has been in my life for three short weeks, so much has already happened. In no particular order:
1. I'm sleeping better. Ok, there's a slight chance my new sound machine might be helping, too, but every day I start with yoga, I sleep better than I ever have.
2. My hip pain is completely gone. I truly believe it took deep stretching in pigeon pose to help, but I am no longer waking up at 3am to stretch because of pain.
3. My focus is razor sharp on the bike. In yoga, they call this Drishti, which is a focused gaze and means for developing concentrated intention. At the beginning of each class, our instructor asks us to set an intention. Mine is usually "I'm going to go further than my mind thinks I can today." I focus on that the entire class and always nail it, then carry it throughout my day at work, on the bike, wherever.
4. My breathing is mindful and productive. I know. . .if you would've told me to breathe mindful and productive, I would've given you a head tilt and confused face, like "Am I not doing that now?" In yoga, we practice breathing in full inspiration and full exhalation to help get deeper into poses. Same technique is super helpful on the bike vs. the shallow panting that I usually do.
5. I'm calm. Full disclaimer: I'm already pretty calm and happy, but like I mentioned earlier, I need to learn to contain my excitement. Practicing yoga is helping me get in a calm, no-need-to-grind-24/7 mindset. It doesn't mean I don't throw on the entire Lemonade album and completely go for it, but it does mean I'm learning to pump the breaks a little bit and listen to my body and what it needs.
Because this is a new practice for me, I'd love to hear from you if you practice and have any tips . . .and if you can do a headstand, please teach me your ways, that's on my bucket list after seeing a badass woman do one in class.


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Skybus Airlines
Original images of a livery design described by some as "psychedelic" emerged on the internet, but since then the all orange design displaying the butterfly logo on the tail made its appearance on the Columbus tarmac. This design was not the standard livery for all Skybus aircraft, however, as its airplanes were available as "branded airplanes" to any company that paid $500,000 per year for this.
A branded airplane featured a full-body advertisement along the fuselage, with the tail and engines of the plane remaining in the Skybus paint scheme. The first sponsored aircraft, aircraft N522VA leased from Virgin America, promoted the theme "Nationwide is on Your Side" Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. It was created by an airplane media company, SkyBrand, based in Seattle. Skybus had also had some self-advertising on the orange tails of its white planes that read, "Skybus $10 Fares … Only Birds Fly Cheaper."
The first leased aircraft for Skybus that came from Virgin America, had 144 seats on board, and flew with three flight attendants.
Skybus reported a loss of $16 million during its first three months of operation. A Skybus spokesman said that these results were "in line" with expectations for an airline startup. During that period, Skybus planes were 79% full, placing the airline sixteenth highest among 96 reporting airlines. Passenger yield for the quarter was 5.08 cents/mile, compared with Southwest's 12.50 cents/mile and the 13.00-cent/mile average among major national carriers.
Soon after the departures of several top managers, on April 4, 2008, Skybus announced they were shutting down all flight operations. The airline also said it would seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A statement on its website regarding the shutdown said that "Skybus struggled to overcome the combination of rising jet fuel costs and a slowing economic environment. These two issues proved to be insurmountable for a new carrier."
Skybus was the fourth United States-based airline to shut down or announce future plans to shut down the week of March 31, 2008, following Aloha Airlines, ATA Airlines and charter airline Champion Air. At the time of the shutdown, Skybus employed about 450 people, mostly in the Columbus, Ohio, area. Almost all were immediately laid off. Passengers were left stranded on round trips.
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Europe, the U.S., Japan, and China have been the stars of the solar industry for the past decade. In the early 2000s, Europe's feed-in tariffs gave birth to the industry as we know it. China brought low-cost manufacturing and billions of dollars in capacity expansions at a rapid rate. Now, the U.S. and Japan are growing demand based on market forces, not subsidies or government mandates.
But the biggest prize in the solar industry could be India. The country has an underserved population that solar energy could help to power, and its population of over 1 billion provides an opportunity for growth that could last for decades.
India's big solar plans
India actually has two distinct potential solar markets, utility scale and small distributed solar on rooftops in rural areas . First, the government is pushing massive 500-plus megawatt solar power plants in a bid to build 100 gigawatts of solar by 2022. SunEdison has been an early mover in this market, saying recently it will build over 15 GW of wind and solar in the next seven years. First Solar is also moving into the market with a plan for 5 GW of solar projects.
The U.S. has said it is ready to help cover the estimated $160 billion investment needed to build that much solar energy, a potential financial lifeline for India's unstable energy industry.
To put this investment into perspective, China is the world's largest solar energy producer, with 33.4 GW installed, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, while India has just 3.3 GW of solar. To hit 100 GW by 2022, India would have to install on average 13.8 GW of solar every year, more than any country has ever installed and double what the U.S. installed in 2014.
The smaller, and potentially more important Indian solar market
Mega-solar projects aren't the only kind of solar energy India will build in the next few years. Distributed solar, installed on rooftops or in fields close to demand sources, will play a large role in powering the country's rural populations.
The central grid does a poor job of reaching some of India's most remote locations, and there's little hope they'll be connected anytime soon. The best option is for communities to build their own microgrids, powered by locally produced energy from wind, solar, and other sources and including new technologies such as energy storage and demand response.
Why the industry will grow for decades
India has a couple things going for it that other countries investing in solar don't. The nation is expected to be the world's most populous country by 2030. This rapid population growth will be one of the drivers of India doubling the amount of energy it consumes by that time, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency.
As you can see above, India also has strong solar resources, particularly in the western part of the country. In the map above, the region that gets 5.0 to 6.0 kW-hrs/m2/day gets a similar amount of sunlight as the southwestern U.S. in terms of intensity. For some perspective, nearly all of the country gets more solar energy than northeastern U.S. states such as New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.
Germany, China, the U.S., and other nations have also done much of the dirty work in proving out solar energy's feasibility and lowering costs to prices competitive with fossil fuels. India can now install large-scale solar plants for $1.60 per watt or less, which is a fraction of what it cost Germany to install most of its solar capacity.
These strong growth factors and a government that is putting its weight behind solar energy make India one of the world's most important solar markets. Companies that can gain market share and win projects there should reap billions of dollars in profits for investors. It's just a race to see who will get there first.


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While Mythicist Milwaukee visited Egypt recently, we toured the temple of a Queen of Egypt from ancient times - that of Queen Hatchepsut. She was an interesting character who did everything she could to get into power and stay in power. This included inventing a story about her divine birth in order to take the throne from the male heir.
Hatcchepsut was born to Queen Ahmose and King Thutmose I. After the king died, Hatchepsut made up a story of how Egypt's supreme deity at the time, Amen-Ra, impregnated her mother - and she had her story backed up by Egypt's high priest.
When we heard this story, bells went off. A god blowing into a woman to impregnate her? Sounds like a familiar tale that may have been borrowed and modified throughout the years. Below is a summary of Queen Hatshepsut's story, followed by a few other religious tales that share this motif.
Queen Hatshepsut - Ancient Egypt
Ruled: 1479-1458 BC
Hatshepsut (or Hatchepsut) was the fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty in Egypt's New Kingdom. She is generally regarded by egyptologists as one of the most successful pharaohs, reigning longer than any other woman of an indigenous Egyptian dynasty.
Her rise to power went against all the conventions of her time. She was the first wife and Queen of Thutmose II and on his death proclaimed herself Pharaoh, denying the old king's son, her nephew, his inheritance. To support her cause she claimed the God Amun-Ra spoke, saying "welcome my sweet daughter, my favourite, the king of Upper and Lower Egypt, Maatkare, Hatshepsut. Thou art the King, taking possession of the Two Lands." She dressed as a king, even wearing a false beard and the Egyptian people seem to have accepted this unprecedented behaviour.
In the depictions, Amun-Ra appears with the unborn Hatshepsut and then with her mother (Queen Ahmose) in the form of Hatshepsut's father (Thuthmosis I). Amun impregnates the queen with his divine breath then reveals his true nature and fortells that Hatshepsut will rule Egypt. Amun-Ra then visits Khnum to instruct him to create Hatshepsut´s body. A heavily pregnant Queen Ahmose is led to the birthing chamber by Heqet and Khnumwhere she is assisted by Meskhenet. In the final scenes, the newborn Hatshepsut and her Ka are suckled by twin Hathors while Seshat records her birth.
Toward the end of the reign of Thutmose III and into the reign of his son, an attempt was made to remove Hatshepsut from certain historical and pharaonic records. This elimination was carried out in the most literal way possible. Her cartouches (name in hieroglyphs) and images were chiselled off some stone walls in her temple, leaving very obvious Hatshepsut-shaped gaps in the artwork.
Isa (Jesus) - Islamic Religion
Allegedly lived: 7-2 BCE (sources vary extremely on this date)
Story written in the Quran: ~850-950 CE (AD) (sources vary on this date)
In verses 21:91 & 66:12 of the Quran, Allah says that he breathed into Maryam's (Mary's) shirt/empty space/vagina (various sources translate this differently) in order to conceive Isa (the Islamic Jesus).
"And she who guarded her virginity, so We breathed into her of Our spirit (roohina) and appointed her and her son to be a sign unto all beings." S. 21:91
"And Mary, Imran's daughter, who guarded her virginity, so We breathed into her of Our Spirit (roohina), and she confirmed the Words of her Lord and His Books, and became one of the obedient". S. 66:12.
Adam - Christian Religion
Allegedly lived: ~4,000 BC (sources vary on this date)
Story written in the Bible: ~500 BC (sources vary on this date)
This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created. When the LORD God made the earth and the heavens- and no shrub of the field had yet appeared on the earth] and no plant of the field had yet sprung up, for the LORD God had not sent rain on the earth and there was no man to work the ground, but streams came up from the earth and watered the whole surface of the ground- the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being." Genesis 2:4-7
Based on what we conclude, we doubt Queen Hatshepsut knew what she would inspire when she invented the story of her divine birth. We pulled the stories from the Bible and the Quran only because they are the most relevant religions in modern times.
There are many more stories that explain gods or god men impregnating humans. Can you name any others?


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Women say men with nice cars are compensating for something
By Deeq on
02 May 2014
Harris' study was conducted online in March, fielding answers from 2,167 American men and women 18 and older. The survey didn't uncover anything especially interesting about men's opinions, although 38 percent said that women who drove fast cars were likely show-offs, and a small number -- six percent -- suspected those women were "emotional" (whatever that means).
Among women, however, the findings were far clearer:
- 56 percent of women say that men who own exotic or fast cars are arrogant, and 17 percent see them as insecure.
- 48 percent say that a car is a reflection of a man's economic status.
- 46 percent say that a car reflects a man's image of himself.
- 32 percent say that a car can reveal what kind of family man a guy will be. In other words, among women looking for long-term relationships, a Lexus sedan may score you more points than a Lotus roadster.
According to Lawrence Cervantes at AnastasiaDate (the site that commissioned the study), "It's no surprise that men fantasize about driving an exotic car with a beautiful woman in the passenger seat, but this new data proves that fantasy is better left for a weekend with the guys. When it comes to dating, women want a grounded man, and his car is a clear reflection of this."
This shouldn't be terribly shocking. Several previous studies have shown that women tend to prefer frugal cars and that they're not drawn to high-end rides (except Porsches, for some reason).
That said, we know that old habits die hard, and for some of you, giving up the hod rod simply isn't an option. If you insist on being "that guy", Harris offers a sliver of hope, because there are a handful of women who will be turned on by your car. According to the poll:
- 21 percent of women say that they've found a man more attractive once they've seen the kind of car that he drives.
- 10 percent say that they would date an unattractive guy if he had an exotic car.
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Well my time has been allocated to a totally different place than my blog since my last post. I put my kids a little bit more in the front of my priority list. So lately my life has been kids, work, soccer(kids), basketball(kids), Golf(kids) and once in a while a date night with hubby.
Up until about a couple weeks ago I have also stuck with my workouts and walking and eating like I should. But since my in-laws moved in the workouts have waned and the food has been a little bit bad. Too many treats around. But again I am going to renew my commitment and get back in the saddle. No weight gains thankfully, but if I keep up the bad habits that will change very quickly.
Yes you read correctly the in-laws moved in a bit ago and it has been an adjustment especially since Hubby is gone a lot more than normal. They sold their house and the new one still has a renter. So for now dinner is made some days when I get home and others I cook just a bit more for us all.
I am lucky though, I have great in-laws. They kinda spoil me with the helping out with the kids and cooking and cleaning. I think anyone could live with their in-laws if they were like mine.
As I mentioned Hubby is gone a lot more lately because he got a casual position in Waterton as a Firefighter/EMT. I have to say he loves his job and I can't blame him when he gets to work in such a beautiful place.
The upside for me is that I get to go up and visit whenever I want. In fact the kids and I are going to go up on Sunday and spend Fathers Day barbecuing for the best Dad and Husband in the world.
And to top it off, some of my favorite people are coming with us.
I think we are so spoiled living in such an amazing place as we do. I love my small acreage and my small town. I love the mountains so close and I feel so blessed to have family so close to share it all with.
I am very much looking forward to the start of summer, which for me is next week, not only do I get to spend more time with my kids but we have a great summer of camping planned. I hope to be able to blog a bit about the places we go and the adventure we have, so stay tuned.
And just to end I have to say I have grown to love working at the school and love having the same schedule as my kids. I am so blessed that I get to go back next year and do it again. But this time I am so happy to say That I get to do something even better next year. I get to be the Librarian for the elementary school.....


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Here are some photos of a sandwich I managed to bite ALL THE WAY THROUGH:
Oh man, life is good.
I am absolutely 100% happy with my decision to go through with double jaw surgery, it has definitely been worth it. Being able to eat properly is amazing.
Here are some update photos:
Loving the big goofy smile!
I am enjoying having most of my range of motion back, as you can probably tell from the following ridiculous photo grid:
This is what I am doing instead of studying. Sigh.
I measured my mouth opening today and I can get to 4.5cm! Before surgery I could open about 5.5cm so I'm pretty happy with this!
I haven't talked about my hip for a while:
The scar is definitely less raised now, it's almost flat. I still have some muscle soreness occasionally but it's not bad enough to stop me from doing things. I have been running again and it's fine.
I have my next surgeons appointment in 4 days, and then its 9 days until my braces get adjusted!!!! Never thought i'd be looking forward to that haha.
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When purchasing leather, you may find that the leather that you want is lighter than what you expected. While it is true that in some cases you can exchange the leather for a darker hue, there are times when you will be pressed for time, or the leather is non-exchangeable. In these situations, you will need to know a practical way in which to darken your leather. Here are a few methods.
When working with leather, it is important that the artisan have the ability to mold and shape the leather as he or she sees fit. The leather should not control the artist but the artist should control the leather. As such, whether you are a novice or a seasoned hobbyist looking to go professional, you need to understand how to soften and stiffen leather.
Leather sofas have an elegance to them that cloth and suede sofas just do not have. The shine of the leather, as well as that leather smell, are things which are desirable. Yet, how does one keep that shine and new sofa look? You cannot simply slap on a coat of leather cleaner or conditioner and hope for the best. In order to boost the longevity and aesthetics of your couch proper leaning of your leather sofa is essential. Below is a step by step guide on how to properly clean your leather sofa.
When furnishing a house, it is essential that a person goes beyond just picking out what goes with the walls and the windows, and find furniture that transforms the space into a home, for there is a difference between having a house and having a home. A home is a space where one can relax, it is a refuge from the exterior world. That is why having furniture which adds to the comfort, relaxation, and tranquility of the home is so important. When picking out a leather sofa for your home there are a few considerations you should keep in mind. Here are a few.
Have you ever wondered how leather artisans get those bright colors or how the dark blacks and light browns come about? The answer, of course, is dye. If you are a hobbyist or even a professional leather artisan, dyeing leather may be something new. It is a process and you will need to practice, but this guide should help you on your way. Here is a basic guide on how to dye leather.


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The penguin is actually 6 millimeters tall, without the hat or sled.
And another little clay penguin...
Oh, so tiny!
so adorable.
Amber...you are killing me girlfriend!!! This penguin is just too precious....i do believe your inner being is leading you to create this "tiny-ness" because i dont think your eyes are doing it....Love Colleen


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+234 706 209 3690, 908 011 6688
The African Heritage Institution is pleased to announce the latest edition of the Big Ideas Podium. A flagship of the African Heritage Institution, the Big Ideas Podium is a national platform for public policy debates with the objective of identifying burning and crucial issues that affect development and governance in Nigeria, West Africa, and Africa.
The theme for this edition is titled, "Nigeria: The Economics of Failure". The "Nigeria" that was envisaged by our founding fathers was that of a united, prosperous, and egalitarian nation. They anticipated and worked toward a country that would be anchored internally on social justice and the maintenance of peace and order while leading externally from the front in Africa and around the world. Regrettably, today's Nigeria is a floundering country under severe stress, out of grip, and in dire need of workable solutions. Beyond its decaying social infrastructure, poor standard of education, growing unemployment, weak healthcare system, and high poverty rate, Nigeria is a country that has lost its compass and is desperately in need of solutions for its ailing social institutions, governance systems, and political economy. How do we revive or revitalize our social values and institutions? What is the place of effective governance, enduring structures, and involved citizens in turning things around towards the "Nigeria" envisioned by our founding fathers? This Big Ideas Podium will seek to focus our minds on big ideas with promise and that can reshape and redirect our country towards greatness.
The event will hold as follows:
Date: Tuesday 15th August, 2017
Venue: AfriHeritage Conference Hall, 54 Nza Street, Independence Layout, Enugu
Time: 9:30am
Guest Speaker: Dr. Oby Ezekwesili (former Minister of Education; former Minister of Solid Minerals)
Discussant 1: Prof. Okey Ibeanu (INEC Commissioner; former Dean, Faculty of Soc. Sci., UNN)
Discussant 2: Prof. Okwudiba Nnoli
Moderator: Prof. Joy Ngozi Ezeilo (Dean, Faculty of Law, UNN)
The event will feature high and influential people and other top personalities in Nigeria, including members of the government, academia, the organized private sector, NGOs, development partners, and CSOs.
For more enquiries and confirmation, please call or send SMS to 07062093690.
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Date: Friday, 08 November, 2013
Time: 15:00 local | 11:00 GMT | 16:00 PKT
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Getting up at 5 in the morning on a Saturday is never usually that easy. Well this past weekend was an exception as it was the amazing Pupaid event in Primrose Hill.
Raising awareness of the cruelty of puppy farming with an online petition garnering public support daily, here at Sniffy's we were very excited to meet lots of like minded doggy people and we were not disappointed. The day started off with everyone helping each other set up, grabbing cups of tea and smiling even when the heavens opened.
The day got brighter as did the smiles of all the dog loving members of the public, stall holders and celebrities that descended on Primrose Hill.
Walking around there was an array of doggy shopping options including the fab Snaffles biscuits all the way from Brighton, Nina's Nannies for pets who did a great raffle, Urban Mutts who made us feel very lazy! the brilliant Doggity team and the lovely City Pups. There were also lots of other charities supporting Pupaid including Sniffy's fave's Animals Asia, The Mayhew Animal Home, All Dogs Matter and the Born Free Foundation.
Doggy competitions were the focus in the central ring with categories such as Best Rescue judged by everyones favourite animal welfare advocate Peter Egan and new kids on the block 'Life with Pets' magazine. Others included Most Stylish, Prettiest Bitch and Sniffy's category 'Best Trick'. Never having judged at a dog show before, we can safely say it's a very difficult task and really wanted to give everyone a prize; although the winner could make her dog do tricks we can only dream of Nacho ever being able to do!
As the day grew to a close it was announced the petition had gained even more support and with celebrities in attendance including the oh so handsome model David Gandy(pictured below), beautiful Elle McPherson, recently announced Strictly star Abbey Clancey and her husband Peter Crouch, Gail porter, Mary Portas and big supporter Meg Matthews – its no surprise Pupaid is finally gaining the attention it so richly deserves (links to the articles appearing in the Daily Mail, The Sun and The Mirror).
When the last dog had left and Primrose Hill had returned to normal Sniffy's had a wee drink with Marc Abraham and his wonderful team who were obviously exhausted but delighted with the turnout.
It just leaves me to say a massive thank you to them for organising a fantastic day and more importantly getting the message out there – puppy farmers beware – the british public are coming for you!
If you havent already – sign the petition here
If you havent seen the fantastic Pupaid 'Crazy Puppy Party' video then what are you waiting for – click here


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Faith Lutheran Church has served Vista and North Country for more than 50 years.
We invite you to contact us at (760)724-7700 or stop by and see our beautiful campus and meet our friendly and helpful staff.
Pastor Mike Hall would love to get to know you and to see how we can be of help to you and your family.
Faith offers opportunities to grow in faith, meet new people, and partner with us in impacting our community in a positive way for everyone in your family!
We're located at 700 E. Bobier Drive in Vista (1 block east of Vista High School).


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The pattern is taken from this book I bought from Applemama. I don't have an exact pattern and tutorial link to share for this one, however the design is almost like the one below except that the it does not use a zip:
1) The linen cotton:
3) Green stripe from Nana Craft Corner - again.. got it when she was giving 20% discount. :)
4) 8" YKK Zip from Heart Handy
Finally, I am able to sew an even seam... hooray.. :) See the below picture, there are 3 lines on the pressure foot. For sewing a 0.7 cm seam, I align the edge of the fabric on the 3rd line.
It is probably easier if I buy the Seam Guide:
Checking out how much it cost...
Bye now,


text: They must have seen it coming. The social media wonks at McDonald's were yesterday forced to abandon an attempt to spread "good news stories" about the fast-food giant on Twitter. Disgruntled diners quickly turned the tables and began flooding the official #McDStories hashtag with claims of fingernails in burgers and other nasties, the Independent reports. The company even became embroiled in a lengthy Twitter debate with the opportunistic campaigners at Peta. All on the day that deputy PM Nick Clegg visited McDonald's HQ in East Finchley, north London, to praise the firm for creating jobs for young people. Word has it that Clegg avoided the McMuffins, opting for a coffee instead. Clearly not lovin' it all that much.


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It was an hour after the judge had passed sentence on the two Edlington boys that I overheard, on a bus, the inevitable slice of public reaction. "Can you believe it, they only got five years?" I briefly considered leaning over and correcting him. "No, they didn't, they were given an indeterminate sentence. They can't be released before the five years is up, but are likely to spend much longer than that in custody."
My intervention would have been a waste of time. Many of the media reports followed the perception of the man on the bus. They mentioned that five years was a minimum, but left the impression, with varying degrees of subtlety, that the boys could well be released at around the earliest possible date.
The problem with such indeterminate sentences, coupled with a minimum term, is that it is the minimum figure that sticks in people's minds and makes them dissatisfied, both with the apparent leniency of the punishment and, by extension, the softness of the judiciary. Yet the judge pointed out that, had he passed a fixed sentence, it would have been 10 years, but the children would have been out in five. This way, they stay in longer.
The life sentence on Frances Inglis for killing her son Tom raised the same issue, with a different slant. The judge decided on a minimum term of nine years in prison, considered by many to be excessively punitive. Much of the debate has focused on the unsatisfactory nature of the mandatory life sentence for murder.
The arguments against it are compelling, but for several decades successive governments have rejected proposals for reform. I do not intend repeating the arguments, but only to point out that Mrs Inglis would not necessarily have been helped by the absence of a mandatory life sentence.
The judge clearly felt that she had committed a serious crime, notwithstanding its appearance as a mercy killing, and deserved a stiff sentence. Other judges might have been more lenient, even under the present system, and laid down a lower minimum term. I predict that the appeal court will do so.
I was relieved by one aspect of the Edlington case: Mr Justice Keith did not allow the boys' names to be disclosed. For many years I have tried to discover, and understand, quite why Mr Justice Morland, the judge in the trial of James Bulger's killers, ruled that their identities should be revealed. Just who benefited? No one. But many suffered, not least the families of the two boys, forever branded, their lives made a misery.
The boys were given new identities, at taxpayers' expense; the revelations of their original names hardly affected them. I cannot see the Edlington Two being released – whenever it is – still bearing their current names; so what's the point of revealing them now? The argument that children will be deterred from carrying out gross acts of violence by the threat that their names would be made known is absurd, as is the suggestion that the public would somehow be better protected if they knew the boys' true identities.
When deciding that James Bulger's killers should lose their anonymity, Morland spoke vaguely of the public interest and the "need for informed debate". Nearly 20 years later, I still don't get it.


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Sadly, my server will not be on 24/7, as I'd rather be able to see everything at all times. That means, on week days, I shall usually turn it on from 3PM EST to 11PM EST. On weekends, it'll most likely be on all day. The only rules are to use common sense and to not take this server too seriously.
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Oyster Stout Brew Day
I woke up with butterflies in my stomach on brew day. After months of planning, contemplating, and strategizing, we were finally going to Harpoon to shuck oysters for the Island Creek Oyster Stout.
After a quick stop at Lucky's Lounge (we're planning a stout party there in late February), Shore and I made it over to Harpoon where 6 bags of oysters awaited. Dave Grossman had been at the brewery snapping photos all day and when we got there, a reporter and photographer from the Herald were capturing the event for a piece that ran in the next day's paper.
Inside the cavernous brewery, we got to work counting out and shucking oysters for the brew itself. Brewer Katie Tame had tested various recipes for the stout and her final version required exactly 180 per batch. Katie does a nice job explaining what exactly the oysters are doing inside the stout for the Herald piece:
Not to worry, drinking the beer won't be like downing an oyster shooter, nor will there be an intense oyster flavor, according to brewer Katie Tame. The oysters are poached in the heat of the liquid during the brewing process and disintegrated.
"All those proteins boost up the body of the beer, and an increased protein content adds head retention, which is great for the stout," said Tame, the first female brewer for the 100 Barrel series that started in 2003.
"A lot of the oyster quality - be it the brine or actually the oyster itself - will blend with the darker malts," she said.
The expected result is what Tame describes as a full-bodied beer that'll be a bit sweet, with lots of roasted flavor, "bready, biscuity" flavors from the malt and a little dryness at the finish.
Along with Harpooners Bill Leahy and Liz Melby, Katie grabbed a shucking knife and got busy helping Shore and I shuck. We collected the meats into a huge stock pot which Katie dropped into the boil later that afternoon.
By the time Skip and his daughter Maya showed up, we were feeling a little like zoo creatures -- we'd attracted quite a crowd of onlookers (the tasting room was in full swing by that point) and there were cameras everywhere.
But we muscled through and got all 540 oysters opened (180 per batch/3 batches) with a little fortification from a couple pints of Munich Dark and Ginger Wheat - always helpful when shucking bare-handed.
So now what? We wait two weeks for the brew to ferment and then we'll head back to the brewery for Bottling Day on February 5th. Personally, I can't wait to crack one of these heady brews and taste it alongside a couple of freshly shucked oysters. Once it's bottled, we're on a whirlwind schedule of tasting events and activities. Part of my fun new office gig is helping the guys plan and put on events and we've got a ton planned around the launch of the beer. While I've never been that interested in marketing, this is a part of the job I can get into (I think I can add event planner to my resume now).
Meanwhile, back on the farm...
Yes, we're still harvesting oysters. Despite all this business with beer and parties, the guys are out on the water every day, pulling up our now-dormant oysters. It's been a weird winter, though. We're starting to see growth on our seed which is not supposed to happen when the water temps are in the high 20s. Might be the January thaw? It's hard to say but we're keeping an eye on it.
The farmers are also putting in orders for new batches of seed. Believe it or not, the cycle starts up again in just a few short months. Both Skip and John Brawley have put in orders and are starting to strategize for the season. Hard to believe we're talking about upwellers and river trays already. Must mean spring is right around the corner.


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Crime - Sacto 911
Suspicious death investigated at 13th and S streets in Sacramento
The Sacramento Police Department is investigating a suspicious death Saturday afternoon at 13th and S streets.
Police Sgt. Bryce Heinlein said a report of an "unresponsive white male" came in about 2 p.m., and officers arriving on the scene found a man believed to be between 50 to 60 years of age with signs of body trauma. The body was found on the sidewalk on S Street, between 13th and 14th streets. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Heinlein said investigators are still trying to ascertain the cause of the trauma.
Homicide detectives and the department's Crime Scene Investigation unit were on the scene, with S Street closed between 13th and 14th streets.
That portion of S Street was closed for several hours during the homicide investigation, Heinlein said.
Heinlein said investigators believe the deceased was a "transient," and added, "It's really early at this point. It's going to take some time to sort it out … Right now, it's being called a suspicious death."
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We are so excited to introduce our March Real Bride Alyssa and her husband David Lavigne! These two are high school sweet hearts + we can't wait for you to hear their story!
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"It was a Tuesday night in April. I had gotten home from work and he was going in to work at 11pm. We decided to make an easy supper of hotdogs on the barbecue. After supper when we were cuddling on the couch he said "I've got something for you" and he got up to go to his workshop. I was so confused and had no idea what it could be. He came back in and turned out the lights and told me to close my eyes and hold out my hands. I was really confused but I did. He placed the gift in my hands and told me to open my eyes and when I did there was a beautiful ring in the box illuminated by a little light in the top of the box. He went on to telling me about our lives and how he wants this forever and asked me to marry him. I was so shocked and excited I was in tears instantly (happy tears as at that point we had been together 9 years 10 months) I would never change it for the world. It was totally us."
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Obama vows to veto bill to restrict Iran sanctions relief
White House warns legislation could derail Iran deal as pressure mounting in DC to take a tough stance toward Tehran
Rebecca Shimoni Stoil is the Times of Israel's Washington correspondent.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will veto a Republican-sponsored bill which the administration says will prevent the United States from meeting its obligations under the nuclear deal struck between Iran and world powers, the White House warned Monday.
The bill, the Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act, authored by Republican Congressman Steve Russell, passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee last week and was expected to reach the House floor Wednesday.
Lawmakers were to vote on the bill as American sanctions on Iran were set to be lifted in the coming weeks as part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) reached in July. Under the deal, the United States is required to lift its nuclear-related sanctions against Iran after the International Atomic Energy Agency certifies that Tehran has completed all of its initial obligations.
According to its author, the bill "would not allow the President to remove Iranian individuals and entities from the list maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury unless the Administration can certify the entity is not a terror financier, human rights abuser, or involved in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction." It would also provide Congress with what Russell described as "advanced oversight," requiring quarterly reports from the administration regarding the sanctions regime.
Russell has been working on the bill since mid-July, when the United States and world powers reached a nuclear deal with Iran that would swap sanctions relief for a suspension of key aspects of Iran's nuclear program and greater transparency.
Critics of Russell's bill say that the legislation is designed to hinder the international agreement by placing additional obstacles before Washington's ability to meet its part of the deal. Iranian officials have already indicated that should the US fail to uphold its commitment to remove sanctions, Iran will consider the deal to be null and void.
In its statement released Monday evening, the White House noted that the administration "strongly opposes" the bill, which, it warned, "would prevent the United States from implementing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) by tying the Administration's ability to fulfill US commitments under the deal to unrelated, non-nuclear issues."
The administration said that the bill included provisions "that connect the United States' JCPOA commitment to provide sanctions relief by delisting certain Iran related individuals and entities, including banks, to non nuclear issues outside of the scope of the JCPOA," and also provisions that would "effectively preclude delisting of individuals or entities on Implementation Day."
If the bill passed, the White House warned, the legislation "could result in the collapse of a comprehensive diplomatic arrangement that peacefully and verifiably prevents Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
"Such a collapse would remove the unprecedented constraints on Iran's nuclear program that we achieved in the JCPOA, lead to the unraveling of the international sanctions regime against Iran, and deal a devastating blow to America's credibility as a leader of international diplomacy," the statement continued. "This would have ripple effects, jeopardizing the hard work of sustaining a unified coalition to combat Iran's destabilizing activities in the region, calling into question the effectiveness of our sanctions regime and our ability to lead the world on nuclear non-proliferation."
The administration reiterated its argument that while nuclear-related sanctions would be lifted on Implementation day, sanctions targeting Iran's support for terrorism, its ballistic missile activities, its human rights abuses, and its destabilizing activities in the region would remain in effect.
"The President has made it clear that he will veto any legislation that prevents the successful implementation of the JCPOA," the statement concluded. "If the President were presented with H.R. 3662 [the Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act], he would veto the bill."
In recent weeks, Washington has seen an upswing in calls to reevaluate aspects of the sanctions regime against Iran. Two reported ballistic missile launches, the revelation by Iran of a new underground missile depot, and the firing of rockets near US Navy ships in the sensitive Strait of Hormuz have all raised eyebrows – as well as allegations that Iran is pushing the envelope.
"If we don't stop Iran's aggression and hold them accountable to international agreements already in place, the Iran deal leaves America even worse off than we initially thought," House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy wrote in a blog post Monday. "Even after repeated provocations, Secretary Kerry said that the administration would lift Iran's sanctions as quickly as possible. This acts as a reward for Iran's bad behavior all in an attempt set in stone a terrible deal."
Even a number of House Democrats – including some who supported the JCPOA itself – have expressed concern regarding a potentially conciliatory stance toward Tehran.
In December, the administration assured lawmakers that it would impose new sanctions in response to the continued development of Iran's ballistic missile program, but later backtracked, with Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes telling reporters on January 2 that "we have additional work that needs to be done before we would announce additional designations."
"They ought to impose sanctions because we have to show we take this seriously," Rep. Jerrold Nadler, a Democratic congressman who took heavy flack for his support of the JCPOA, told The Wall Street Journal earlier this week. "Iran is very destabilizing, very aggressive and very badly behaved and we have to do what we can to stop that."
Following the announcement of the delay last week, seven House Democrats, including Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz – another JCPOA supporter – wrote a letter urging Obama to respond to the missile tests.
"The United States and our allies must take immediate, punitive action and send a clear message to Iran that violating international laws, treaties, and agreements will have serious consequences," wrote the seven, which also included Nadler alongside Reps. Nita Lowey, Eliot Engel, Albio Sires, Gerald Connolly and Susan Davis. "Inaction from the United States would send the misguided message that, in the wake of the JCPOA, the international community has lost the willingness to hold the Iranian regime accountable for its support for terrorism and other offensive actions throughout the region."
During a Monday conference call following a trip to Saudi Arabia, Israel, Turkey and Vienna, Senator Chris Coons – a key Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee – said that he was also "concerned with the hesitation to move forward with the ballistic missile-related designations."
"We should take action, and I think that's critical to our demonstrating a determination to hold Iran accountable for its acts," said Coons, who helped the administration secure a veto-proof majority in favor of the JCPOA in the Senate.
McCarthy argued in his Monday blog that due to these concerns, Democrats should join Republicans in supporting the Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act.
"Republicans and Democrats alike know that we have to start putting pressure on Iran now. This sanctions bill is how we can do that," wrote McCarthy. "A strong bipartisan vote would send a message to the President that it doesn't matter who supports the deal or not, America will be safer if we keep Iran in line when it violates international agreements."


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The latest episode of The Ultimate Fighter: Live aired last night on FX with Team Faber's Michael Chiesa going up against Team Cruz's Jeremy Larsen in the end of show eliminator fight.
First up though we saw the action from the past week in the TUF house and Dominick Cruz was looking to give his team an edge by grilling Chiesa's real-life friend and training partner Sam Sicilia, also a member of Team Cruz, to find out his strengths and weaknesses, buy Sicilia stayed loyal and politely refused to do so.
Meanwhile Chris Tickle was digging himself an ever deeper hole by continuing to moan about his injuries and give less than 100% in training. However, it seemed like he may have a valid excuse at one point as he had a doctor come in to speak to Cruz and his coaches and let them know that there was a good chance that Tickle had gout in his toe which was affecting his performance.
Cruz wasn't exactly blown away by the news though and told Tickle he either had to tough it out and keep his focus on fighting, or leave the show.
Later we see Tickle at the hospital getting results from his gout test, and lo-and-behold it turns out he doesn't have it after all. He says he's happy about the verdict.
So, onto the fight with Chiesa determined to honor his father who recently passed away, while Larsen wanted to prove people wrong regarding his underdog status in this fight and earn their respect with his fists.
That wasn't how it worked out though, with Chiesa taking full advantage of his trumph card in this fight which was his superior wrestling abilities.
That lead to multiple takedowns throughout the course of the fight, though he didn't do an awful lot with the spells of top control he enjoyed during the 10 minutes of fighting.
And so it was no surprise when Chiesa was awarded a unanimous decision victory and he moves on to the next round of competition while Team Faber is now back on an equal footing with Team Cruz at 2-2 in the elimination fights so far.
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Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the most distant that can be seen with the naked eye. Saturn is the second largest planet and is best known for its fabulous ring system that was first observed in 1610 by the astronomer Galileo Galilei. Like Jupiter, Saturn is a gas giant and is composed of similar gasses including hydrogen, helium and methane.
The Sun (or Sol), is the star at the centre of our solar system and is responsible for the Earth's climate and weather. The Sun is an almost perfect sphere with a difference of just 10km in diameter between the poles and the equator. The average radius of the Sun is 695,508 km. he Sun is all the colours mixed together, this appears white to our eyes. The Sun is 4.6 billion years old. The Sun is 109 times wider than the Earth and 330,000 times as massive.
The Moon (or Luna) is the Earth's only natural satellite and was formed 4.6 billion years ago around some 30–50 million years after the formation of the solar system. The Moon is in synchronous rotation with Earth meaning the same side is always facing the Earth. The first unmanned mission to the Moon was in 1959 by the Soviet Lunar Program with the first manned landing being Apollo 11 in 1969. The dark side of the moon is a myth. In reality both sides of the Moon see the same amount of sunlight however only one face of the Moon is ever seen from Earth. This is because the Moon rotates around on its own axis in exactly the same time it takes to orbit the Earth, meaning the same side is always facing the Earth.
The Universe is about 13.86 billion years old and we would not be here if it wasn't for The Big Bang Theory. The Big Bang Theory is about how the universe was created and how all of our planets in our solar system was made. The stars we see in the night sky are very far away from us, so farther the star light we see has taken a long time to travel across space to reach our eyes. This means whenever we look out into the night and gaze at stars we are actually experiencing how they looked in the past. For example, the bright star Vega is relatively close to us at 25 light-years away, so the light we see left the star 25 years ago.


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At Starter School, you'll learn more than just how to code. Among a small class of highly motivated people, you'll learn the coding skills to become a developer; you'll learn enough about user experience to think like a designer; you'll pick up the business skills necessary to call yourself a product manager. But more importantly, you'll gain the confidence to start something new and make something people want. You'll apply what you learn towards the goal of shipping your real product.
You'll learn how to recognize impactful problems to solve, identify sustainable business models, and get an introduction to user interface design to start refining the look and feel of your app. By getting feedback from potential users, you will discover who your target audience is and design the optimal interface for your product. You'll learn what it means to have taste in design (how to discern good from ugly), how to write clear and compelling copy, and develop a design style of your own to apply to your web application.
You will learn how to build the prototype of a database-backed, dynamic web application. This involves intense training in back-end web development with Ruby on Rails, and a deeper dive into user interface design as well as front-end web development with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
Your education will converge on a complete sequence of product development training. This includes project management, concept design, code implementation, shipping your software to production, quality assurance, and customer support. A series of workshops will cover a range of topics such as how to hire the best people for your company, how to lead a product development team, how to launch and market your product, and how to make complex technology decisions as your product scales.
Learning all of the necessary components to build software is challenging. You shouldn't expect to become an expert at programming, design, product development, and entrepreneurship in one fell swoop. Instead, you will have a holistic point of view and will be able to discover which of these topics you enjoy the most with the potential to pursue mastery through years of dedication and hard work doing what you love.
By the end of Starter School, you will ship a product and be armed with a skill set that will enable you to start your own company or get a great job. As one of just a few people that completed one of the most intense and rigorous software schools in the world, the question won't be, "Can I get a job?" but instead, "Should I choose this job or make my own?"
Tuition for Starter School is $12,000 per quarter, excluding housing, materials, and personal expenses. A refundable deposit of $3,000 will be required in order to confirm your acceptance. One week before the start of each quarter a payment of $12,000 must be made. For example, the Winter quarter begins on January 6, so a payment of $12,000 would be due no later than December 30.
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Tint Design is proud and excited to announce the launch of our new and improved website. We've been working hard behind the scenes the past few months to create a website that appeals to our clients, is easy to navigate and hopefully inspires creative project and design solutions.
Our site includes a page on each of our Services including Vision Effex digital print, Rigid Media and Privacy Bands and Safety Decals. Our Portfolio section divides our gallery into the two categories; Applications and Projects. This allows our clients to search for photo examples of jobs we've done based on Applications categories such as Glass Panels and Wall Graphics or Projects categories such as Hospitality and Education.
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Still looking for something to do this upcoming Halloweekend? We know you've got a really solid costume idea and no where to show it off.
We'll meet you over at Electric Halloween, a three day music/camping fest that takes place right in New Jersey's Pine Barrens. You want spooky, Electric Halloween has spooky. Entering it's fifth year, the three day festival is sure to have something for everyone. During the day you can expect traditional Halloween activities such as face painting, pumpkin carving, tarot reading, mummy wrap game, and more!
It's like a three day long Halloween party, October 28th - October 30th!
According to the event page, there will even be a magic show, fire spinners, and artists painting live on stage. Not to mention costume contests, apple cider, and best of all: live music. Electric Halloween is unique because it offers not just camping, but also 60 of the best bands within the tri-state area! Consider every genre on the spectrum represented, post hardcore, metal all, jam, electronic, you name it!
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We're all about the local scene here at The Hook, and we're stoked to be getting some coverage on Electric Halloween! The festival is located at Paradise Lakes Campground on Route 206 in Hammonton, NJ, and tickets are still on sale, check out the prices below!
3 day passes: $60
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Camping is included with all ticket purchases, and there is a $5 parking fee, but re-entry is free! Which is a huge steal if you ask us! We're not gonna miss this, and neither should you. Check out the links below for more on Electric Halloween, and get your tickets fast!
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Arroyo Cabinet members told: Spill beans on ex-boss before joining Noynoy
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Arroyo Cabinet members planning to join the official family of President-apparent Sen. Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III should spill the beans on their former boss' abuses, a militant group said Wednesday.
The Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) stressed the need to have Mrs. Arroyo investigated and charged for various misdeeds during her nine-year reign.
"It is not surprising that former Arroyo officials will be seeking new appointments under the Aquino administration, especially after their involvement in the Aquino campaign. Some of them appear to be determined to get back their previous posts. These former Arroyo officials however should first make a full accounting of their role in the previous regime. They should at least be willing to testify against the outgoing president," said Bayan secretary general Renato Reyes Jr., in an article on the Bayan website (www.bayan.ph).
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Manny Pacquiao vows support for Noynoy Aquino
MANILA, Philippines (2nd UPDATE) – Sarangani province Congressman-elect and 7-division world champion Manny Pacquiao met with incoming President Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III of the Liberal Party on Tuesday night.
The Filipino boxing icon and Aquino had a 30 to 45-minute meeting at the Aquino family residence along Times Street in West Triangle, Quezon City.
This was confirmed by his Atty. Edwin Lacierda, Aquino's campaign spokesperson. He said the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion was accompanied by his wife, Jinkee.
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Chatsworth Country Fair
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There's nothing quite like the annual country fair at Chatsworth, one of England's most spectacular annual outdoor events.
With a packed programme of grand ring entertainment, a cookery theatre and fine food village, there's lots to see and do. In the showground, you can try your hand at heritage country sports, rural country crafts, and admire the vintage and military vehicles on display.
The Chatsworth Country Fair is a truly memorable event for all the family, with all the fun of the vintage fairground for the young and young at heart.
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Melee Weapon in Fallout 4 Far Harbor DLC and can be improved by **Blacksmith** perk on the weapons workbench.
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Weapon Name InformationThe Harvester is a unique melee weapon in Fallout 4 Far Harbor DLC. It has a chance to stagger opponent on hit.
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- You can find this weapon in Echo Lake Lumber, a location in Fallout 4 Far Harbor DLC.
- Video guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKPjEs3MfMc