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5 Facebook Tools to Help Make your Small Business Saturday a Success
Every November, small businesses take center stage for one day. American Express' Small Business Saturday is sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday—but instead of promoting big retail or ecommerce, it encourages people to shop at local, independently owned businesses.
Last year, 95 million people showed up to Shop Small® and estimate that they collectively spent more than $16.2 billion—a 14% jump from the spending estimate provided the year before. The numbers are impressive, but the event carries an emotive element as well. It's a chance to connect with local creators and entrepreneurs, browse the neighborhood with friends and family, and honor the impact small businesses have on the economy.
This year's Small Business Saturday is coming up on November 26. To make sure you're poised and ready for this high-potential day, we've gathered together the best Facebook tools available to small businesses. You can also sign up for free downloadable marketing materials at the Shop Small® Studio.
Bring nearby people to your store
Reach people who are near to your physical business location with local awareness ads. These ads are easy to make, automatically localized, and can help drive more customers and sales to your business. Use the map card to pinpoint exactly where your business is located, share relevant details such as hours of operation, and provide a Get Directions button to help people find their way to your doorstep.
Communicate in a familiar format
Use messaging on your Page to respond and engage with your customers in the weeks leading up to November 26. You can easily reply to service requests, take reservations, and answer questions about product pricing and availability. Set up automatic replies to save time, or activate your away message when you're unavailable.
Give customers more ways to take action
New enhancements to call-to-action buttons allow people to schedule, order and buy from your business Page. Not everyone will be out and about on Small Business Saturday, so get your Page primed for digital shoppers—the buttons let people connect directly with your business in just a few taps.
Create timely deals and promotions
Entice new and returning shoppers by promoting seasonal deals and discounts with Facebook Offers. People can easily save offers that interest them, and find them later in the Offers bookmark. They'll receive automatic reminders to use the offers when they're near your store, or when the offer is about to expire—helping to drive foot traffic, web traffic and sales.
Find out what your prospect base wants
Local Insights is a part of Page Insights that details some of the attributes and trends of people in your area such as age, gender and tourist presence. The more you know about people in your surrounding community, the better you're able to meet their needs. You can even monitor the neighborhood's busiest times of day, so you know when shoppers are most likely to swing by.
Good luck and happy selling!Visit Shop Small® Studio


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104. Anniversary of the Girl Guides [1910 – 1985]
Maths was never my strong suite but this mug is ancient. It's almost antique!
The Girl Guides have had their 100th Anniversary in the time it's taken for this mug to surface and make it to our blog.
This actually makes a lovely companion-piece to our earlier posted trinket which was brought to you by the numbers 2, 1 & 0 in various combinations.
In 2014 AD, red-hot off the press, the Brownie/Girl Guide Motto has just been upgraded & remixed to:
I promise that I will do my best,
To be true to myself and develop my beliefs,
To serve the Queen and my community, (stifles yawn)
To help other people
To keep the Brownie Guide Law.
On a personal note, this is not the first time now where Trade Mugs and my personal musical tastes collide. What is endearing about this revealing pronto-Lincoln (more like Abraham Lincoln given it's primitive etchings) is my mind was drawn to similar drawings for the corporate artwork for LEGENDARY Scottish Record label, Postcard.
One elevation features a Girl Guide in 1910 but then spin it round and without the aid of a TARDIS but simply the magic of illustrative power, you're transported to 1985. The difference is amazing. You'd never think it was the same girl!

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1st appearance of Darkseid in cameo. You will get the exact book in the photo. We are a legit comic book store: Comics To Astonish Inc. Columbia, Maryland and have been at the same location since 1993. If you want more information on our store this item or any of the thousands of CGC & SS CGC books we have please checks us out on the web. Just search for Comics To Astonish on the world wide web. If you want to find out how to get your own books Signature Series CGC'd just google us at Comics To Astonish for details. CGC/PGX case has no cracks or dings unless noted. These emails will be ignored. International Buyers Please Note. The item "SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #134 CGC 5.5 1ST APP DARKSEID IN CAMEO NEAL ADAMS" is in sale since Saturday, January 26, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Comics\Bronze Age (1970-83)\Superhero\Superman". The seller is "comics_to_astonish_inc" and is located in Columbia, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Ecuador, Peru, Viet nam, Uruguay, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Turks and caicos islands, Bangladesh, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Paraguay, Canada, South africa, Colombia, Antigua and barbuda, Saint lucia, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman islands, Sri lanka, Maldives, Oman, Reunion.
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- Main Character: Superman
- Year: 1970
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AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! XD XD I've been ghosting this thread ever since I got rhens quest for eans quest, but didn't expect aveyond 4 at all :D What do you mean by unofficial though? Also, willl I get a coupon for this one?
How do you pronounce Aveyond?
Elsa replied to tuskel's topic in Technical Questions (Games, Site)a-vee-yond tha-es te-jal for me
Thanks :D I have linux at work and a macbook air at home, so I was really hoping to finish the game without having to worry about anyone knowing I was gaming It feels great, by the way, to play this game again after AGES!!! Game availability is one of the reasons why I hate my mac... another is that the battery sucks (its old)
Same here Really hope we have more games too!
Ahriman's Prophecy (REBOOT) [FROZEN]
Elsa replied to callmedan's topic in Ahriman's Prophecy (FREE)WHOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! This is COOOOOOOOOOL!!! I'm no programmer, though, and I can't help, but really gonna follow this!!! (It'll be free, I hope )
Any chance that those of us who brought the Linux version get this one too? I've already paid twice for the game now (though the other one was a long time back). Also, will my save files work under the Mac version?
The Witch and The Warrior
Elsa replied to eridani's topic in Your GamesSounds great, can anyone repost the screenshots?
Lol! Well it really depends on what your call nonsense. Cause for me, what I'm posting right now is nonsense too XD
[FanFic] Aveyond: The Lord of Twilight - In Progress
Elsa replied to Specter's topic in Tell StoriesWho is this guy??
Added cottages to list...
My opinion on the new site: likes and dislikes
Elsa posted a topic in The VillageOkay, so it's been more than a week since I've been using the new site and here are my thoughts on it. Here's what I liked: 1) It's cleaner and much better looking. 2) The new messaging system looks much better than the old site. 3) It's fast. Period. 4) I love the "like" system. 5) It works on my phone. 6) Overall it wins in terms of usability. Here's what I disliked (what I want): 1) What happened to gold, MP, HP, Levels and such? They were the things that made it interesting to sign up! 2) Guilds. What the heck happened to them? Why post nonsense at all if I'm not gonna get something? 3) Comments on games. Why did they have to go? It was to comment on Aveyond 1 that I ever signed up back then. 4) Village shop. Okay this one is low on priority, but it was still cool! 5) Blogs, news etc. where did it all go? 6) Cottages That's it for now! I'll keep adding as I proceed
Sounds great, though I never really bother installing untrusted apks (My phone is rooted, so who cares ) Hope you can keep adding functionality! Sent from my Xperia U using Aveyond Kingdom
Elsa replied to Demi's topic in The VillageMy hobbies include driving loooong distances (and driving very fast), traveling, playing basketball and such. Sent from my Xperia U using Aveyond Kingdom
If you were a character in an RPG...
Elsa replied to Amaranth's topic in The VillageI'd be the evil snow queen, freezing anything that comes by! Sent from my Xperia U using Aveyond Kingdom
What pet would you have?
Elsa replied to Amaranth's topic in The VillageI want a bear, who'd give me bear hugs
[FanFic] Aveyond: The Lord of Twilight - In Progress
Elsa replied to Specter's topic in Tell StoriesOrc-men alliance I hope more surprises keep coming
Wanda - Simply an Adventure
Elsa replied to KodotsGames's topic in Your GamesCUTE!!!!!
[FanFic] Aveyond: The Lord of Twilight - In Progress
Elsa replied to Specter's topic in Tell StoriesKeep em coming!! Only can you reduce the gaps between the lines a bit (It's slightly annoying)
BlackPrincess, thanks and yeah, Elsa is really cool. Actually, I love her eyes as they match perfectly with the ice gown and her cape. Throw in the French braid, and she's surely the sexiest Disney princess Specter, yeah, frozen is awesome!!! Thanks for the welcome!
[FanFic] Aveyond: The Lord of Twilight - In Progress
Elsa replied to Specter's topic in Tell StoriesThis is totally rad! I found this yesterday while ghosting the forums and this especially caught my attention. IDK if anyone has done such a serious attempt at writing Aveyond before... And you've already progressed a lot (it took me some time to read through from the start!). Keep up the fast updates and kudos!
Aveyond: Rhen's Quest (fanfic)
Elsa replied to BlackPrincess's topic in Tell StoriesGood work right there! Your style of writing is slightly childish and there is a big space for improvement, but overall, it's well done an effort, considering you are going by the story. Long back, I'd (hopelessly) tried searching for an Aveyond book and it's good that I found it today
Hi! I'm Elsa (Obviously not my real name) from Frozen (my fav movie from 2015)! I used to play Aveyond long back when I was in college, and at that time, it was one of the best . I still browse the forums sometimes, and signed up again today cause I lost my old account (Which btw had no posts idk) Well anyway, it's good to be back and I hope I'll stay longer this time
How does Amaranth survive?
Elsa replied to Sargon's topic in The VillageIt's been some time since I played an Amaranth Game... since I switched to Linux, I've longed to play the game as they don't work in WINE... And I don't want to purchase a license
I've been using this since some time now and I can say it's really capable and fast, even on my old device Keep the updates coming! Sent from my Xperia U using Aveyond Kingdom
Aveyond Linux Official Thread
Elsa replied to Specter's topic in The VillageWhy don't you upload it? Those of us who have already bought it (maybe long back) can then use it.


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Let your dog carry his own leash. Designed for dogs who don't always need a leash but humans who need to have one at hand, the Roundabout is perfect for therapy dogs, sporting dogs, working dogs or just busy dogs. Wrap around your dog's neck and fasten snap for handle mode, or clip to collar for leash mode.
Constructed with 1" anodized aluminum swivel snap hook for easy clipping for human hands.
*Collar not included
Bar Tack Stitching
We don't glue our materials together or sew like Grandma; we stitch 'em right and tight. This super strong stitch is the same one used on climbing harnesses and firefighters' gear.
Duraflex® Buckles
Buckles are one of the key safety features in any leash or collar. So when it comes to buckles, we don't mess around: We use the best ones on the market. Our Weinerlock® collar buckles can handle up to 225 pounds of pull.
Sizing info
Regular: 1" wide and adjusts 27" - 41" long
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Lot 8039: Franklin D. Roosevelt Autograph Letter Signed
Lot 8039: ALS as president signed "FDR," one page, 6.5 x 8.5, White House letterhead, no date. Letter to Norman Davis, chairman of the Red Cross and president of the Council on Foreign Relations, regarding a job for Barbara Rutherford, the daughter of his mistress Lucy Mercer Rutherford. In full: "Barbara & her family think that she should rejoin them for the next few months—and I think that is best—It was good of you to give her this chance for training and she & I are very grateful—If this war does break out she will be working at it somewhere!" Archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 25 x 14. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original White House transmittal envelope addressed in his own hand, "Hon. Norman Davis, Kindness of Miss Rutherford."Though Roosevelt's affair with mistress Lucy Mercer Rutherford essentially ended in 1918 after its discovery by Eleanor, he remained close with her and her family throughout his life. Here, it seems that the president acted as a liaison to help her daughter secure training or an internship with the Red Cross, and FDR's words of thanks indicate that the favor was obliged. Beyond that, his connected comment, "If this war does break out she will be working at it somewhere!" belies his feeling of the inevitability of American entry into World War II. Combining the political significance of the comment with the personal connection to his mistress, this is an absolutely extraordinary letter. Oversized. RR Auction's Remarkable Rarities Auction 461 Monday, 28th September 2015 Estimate: $10000-12000
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Portrait of Second Lieutenant Mitchell Paige with the Medal of Honor of the US Congress.
December 19, 1942 in Australia was awarded by General Alexander Vandegrift for the battle, which occurred on October 26, 1942 during the battle for the island of Guadalcanal (Solomon Islands). That day, Sergeant Mitchell Paige, alone with four machine guns, stopped the offensive of the Japanese infantry regiment, and after approaching the reinforcements he led a counterattack and knocked out the Japanese from the previously lost American positions.
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Sweating for the Wedding – GREAT Gift for Bride to be!
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Prize Draw Terms
1. To participate in the prize draw you must request a quotation for the 16C-1 or 8026 on JCB FlexiLease. Entry is limited to one entry per business entity.
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3. Promotion is for a one-time use, non-transferable and has no alternative cash value.
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- 22 Apr, 2016 11 commits
- 21 Apr, 2016 2 commits
Add plugin support
@owensd convinced me that `plugin` is the wrong name. We should call @them Custom Tools, with an extension `.attool`. This emphasizes that @they are written for AT and provides something to google.
- 20 Apr, 2016 2 commits
- 19 Apr, 2016 3 commits
Replace bad diagnostic
We're supposed to be building simple, hackable tools but atbuild is becoming more of a monolithic tool. This patch aims to change that. There are many reasons some feature should not be included in core: 1. Core needs to be minimal so we can bootstrap it on new platforms; every new feature is a new burden 2. Core needs to be x-platform but many features do not (see: xcode-emit, packageframework) 3. Features may want different release frequency (see: xcode-emit) or don't want to coordinate with atbuild 4. Features may be "not part of AnarchyTools" (Caroline) but still commonly used together 5. I'm annoyed at upstream over the static linking issue, and thinking of ways to keep us from being that point of central failure that annoys somebody else someday Therefore, we introduce the world's simplest plugin system designed to move code out of core, or keep code out of core that doesn't need to be. xcode-emit and Caroline will consume this API. packageframework is a good candidate for a plugin that might be moved out from core. Documentation to follow
Don't print stack trace for user-visible subcommand errors
- 18 Apr, 2016 2 commits
Add proper platform support
- 16 Apr, 2016 4 commits
Resolve required overlays bug
- 15 Apr, 2016 12 commits
Resolve #66
Fixes #65
Related to #36 Presently, we tend to enable platform-specific config with an overlay. There are a variety of problems identified with this approach: 1. There is no convention for which overlay to use for platform- specific config. This complicates the ecosystem. 2. In general, a program is always compiled "for some platform" but in practice a user may forget the necessary overlay. `require-overlays` can catch this misconfig, but A) it has to be opted into in the atpkg, and B) there is no good way to default to the running platform, which is the sane behavior. 3. Currently, tools tend to conditionally-compile platform-specific code. The effect of this is to complicate bootstrapping, as a Linux binary *cannot* perform some OSX behavior (and vice versa) because the necessary code is not present in the executable. 4. This is not scaleable to cross-compilation (iOS for example is Coming Soon
™but can't be supported in this architecture) To work around these problems, we introduce a `Platform` enum, to replace `PlatformPaths`. `Platform` is a runtime technology, allowing for a Linux binary to reason about what the behavior would be on OSX etc. Internally, we have three "platforms": * `hostPlatform`, the platform on which `atbuild` is currently executing * `targetPlatform`, the platform for which we are compiling. By default this is the `hostPlatform` * `buildPlatform`, the platform where `swift-build-tool` will run. This is usually the `hostPlatform`, but if we are bootstrapping it is the `targetPlatform` instead. The user can override the `targetPlatform` by the use of `--platform foo`. `linux` and `osx` are supported. `mac` is supported as an alias of `osx`. The primary effect of a platform is to scope tool-specific behavior (e.g., target=OSX uses the OSX SDK, host=Linux uses a linux path for the toolchain, etc). In addition to the tool-specific behavior, we enable overlays for the target platform: * `atbuild.platform.linux` on Linux * `atbuild.platform.osx` and `atbuild.platform.mac` on OSX This allows packages to reliably perform per-platform configuration in the overlays. Critically, some platform overlay is reliably active, so users in most cases will not have to `--use-overlay` to get proper platform behavior. DEPRECATION WARNING: We believe the `swiftc-path` key is no longer required, as the functionality used can be achieved either by `--toolchain` or `--platform`. Therefore, I'm adding a warning to users that we intend to remove it and to try these features instead. We need to put out a release with these features (and the warning) before I'm happy to remove it. In particular, we use it inside atbuild/atpkg, and removing it immediately would break bootstrapping, so let's give it a little time before we tear it out. We should remove it from the documentation though.
Per #72, these are not useful Resolve #72
Thanks to @dunkelstern for his assistance with this. It required a few minor tweaks.
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The Bible says to "Pray without ceasing." (1 Thessalonians 5:17). I believe praying helps someone renew their minds. Anything can come into our minds and sabotage our day. It comes into the dark recess of our brains and knocks on the door and nine times out ten, how many times do we answer? I would say we do more often than not.
It is like a scavenger on the hunt for a buried treasure. They look everywhere for that treasure but it could be right in front of them laying in the sand. But either we do not see it or pick it up. Our thoughts control our actions. It's scientifically proven. We can think we do not deserve love, goodness, mercy, or grace because of our past mistakes and shortcomings. But we deserve that "buried treasure," if you will.
We all have a past and even Jesus dined with sinners (Matthew 9:10). Only a lovingly God would have it so! Only the Father of Heaven and Earth would make a make a way for His only son to save His children from the pit of death, as well as something as simple as knowing personal forgiveness can renew our minds daily.
His forgiveness is not just for you but also for your scorn enemy. Only God would have it so. Your "buried treasure" is found in God. But this does not imply trying to please others, but by giving your burdens of hatred and jealousy to the Lord. Only He can walk alongside you on your journey with your treasure map on the road to freedom and forgiveness.
Not only can prayer change our mindsets but give us hope when we didn't have hope before. Anyone can develop child-like faith and hope again. Essentially, when are mindsets change we no longer believe the "lies" of the enemy and see the truth God has graciously supplied to us. When we finally come to terms and accept the truth of God's word as bread for your life, you will have a hope you never experienced before. And all of this starts with prayer. We do not pray to get "brownie points" with God but rather commune with God, our Father. That is why it says to pray "Our Father" in the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9) NIV. When you fully grasp in your spirit that worth comes from Papa alone.
It's time to run to His arms again. He saw you learn to walk and talk and now He is ready to take you to the next level of faith with Him.
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Eeeek you used my title idea!
I very much understand that feeling when you just want to cry but the tears just won't come out… when that happens, I'm just like "Just let me cry already!!"
I also understand how people think that you're (jokingly) inhuman because of one thing… I'm apparently inhuman because I didn't cry while watching the "Happier" music video, hehe.
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Benefit Breakfast for Cancer Patient's Wish | Community Spirit
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Sarah Kinsaul is a bubbly 6-year-old whose favorite color is pink and enjoys writing and coloring. In March Sarah was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, a type of bone and soft tissue cancer. She has endured several rounds of chemotherapy and surgeries to remove part of her upper thigh in effort to get rid of the cancer. Sarah also has a wish to go to the Walt Disney Resort in Orlando, Florida.
In partnership with Kid's Wish Network the Warner Robins Police Department is teaming up with the Houston County Sheriff's Office to make Sarah's wish come true.
Both agencies are hosting a Benefit Breakfast at FATZ Café on Watson Boulevard on November 20 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. to raise money for Sarah's Disney World wish. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage links, maple syrup, butter and a choice of coffee, tea, orange juice or milk. Tickets are $7.00.
Tickets can be purchased from the Warner Robins Police Department by calling 478.293.1060 or the Houston County Sheriff's Office at (478)542-2125.


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If you're just petering around New York today and feeling nostalgic, then head on down to Broadway and go visit Josh Baskin's old Big apartment.
Granted, Josh won't likely be hanging out at e-commerce mattress and furniture company Zinus's Big open house today, which celebrates this weekend's 30th anniversary of Penny Marshall's beloved film starring Tom Hanks as the 12-year-old who wishes to be bigger and ends up in a middle-aged man's body. But if we're to believe Zinus' marketing photos… at least Skylar Astin popped by.
What the Pitch Perfect star has to do with all of this, we're still a bit unclear, as the press release didn't mention him. But hey, it looks like he's having a ball, and you can too, today only, at Zinus' pop-up that recreates Baskin's NYC bachelor pad, complete with pinball machine, a trampoline, and all the blow up toys a kid of any size could ask for.
You remember the loft, right? Where that crafty Baskin convinces Elizabeth Perkins to have a sleepover...
At today's open house, you can also dance on a giant foot-playing piano and get sage fortunes from a Zoltar machine, but neither item was technically at Josh's swank apartment – which he lands after becoming a toy marketing exec while displaying no foreseeable skills other than imaginative playing. The piano was at the FAO Schwartz where Josh first meets future boss Robert Loggia. And Josh spends the entire movie looking for the Zoltar machine that got him all big in the first place. If that was in the apartment, we wouldn't even have a movie!
Minutiae aside, if you're going to celebrate the film's staying power, it's novel to do so with the novelties that got you there. As such, Zinus is having a special right now on some limited-edition Big-inspired bunk beds. So kudos to them for the inventive marketing campaign; it's not everyday we cover furniture stores around here.
If you're in the neighborhood today, head on down to 873 Broadway (and 18th Street), New York, NY 10003 between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. If you're not, check out some pics in the gallery below, then let us know in the comments what you think Josh Baskin's room looks like as a 42-year-old these days.


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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Another Cooking Post (ish)
I asked her for the recipe and she said "Oh, you just put the brisket in the crock pot and cook it!" It cannot be that simple, I thought, so I will not even try.
But last night I went to the memorial service of the mother of a dear friend of our family's. She was born in Poland before the war and, after a very interesting but tragic series of events related to World War II, ended up in Buffalo, New York with her two little girls. It was a happy and informal service, filled with wine and touching stories about how Maria touched each one of us.
Much was said about the Old World European habits she retained even after decades in the US. Her daughter, our friend, has invited us to her traditional Christmas Eve feast with borcht, perogies, fish, and homemade lemon vodka every year going back to when I was in high school and I've always enjoyed it. Last night, the memorial made me think anew about tradition and heritage and how it provides a comforting structure to the year, especially for children. I grew up with a typical array of middle class American family traditions-- hunting Easter Eggs, Santa, summer vacations in New England, donuts on Saturdays-- but I've always been interested in the traditions of families with stronger ties to their ethnic roots.
So, tonight, I decided to make the brisket in honor of Maria's life in Upstate New York, and as a means of starting some new traditions in our family. Since we live in Texas, though, I will be serving it like Maribel did, with fresh, warm tortillas, sour cream, and cilantro. As Labmama said, "Texas IS an ethnicity!"
I felt a little silly saying to the butcher "I need a brisket." Like I should be wearing a dress--belted at the waist--knee highs, and sensible shoes and carrying a large purse on my forearm. And like I should be dickering over the price with him (the large ones were $1.88/pound, but since I didn't need fourteen pounds of meat, and needed it to fit in my crock pot, I had to get one of the smaller ones, which were $3.44/pound. What the H?).
The recipe was as simple as Maribel said. Put the meat in the crock pot and turn it on. Awesome. Although I am sure ladies of generations past didn't use forks to carefully maneuver the meat from the package to the crock pot. They probably used their hands. And they probably didn't get totally grossed out by the sight of such an enormous piece of raw meat, either. Clearly I have a lot to learn if I am going to be as cool as my grandmothers.
I left it cooking and the boys and I went out for an hour's walk around the neighborhood with Labmama. When we returned, the house smelled AMAZING. So my last tip is this: If you cook brisket in the crock pot, remove all junk food from the house. Because the delicious smell will give you a SERIOUS case of the munchies. Just ask the pan of brownies I made last night for the memorial but couldn't take because they were too stuck in the pan.
I think I will roast some potatoes later on to go with the tacos. Then sit up straight and cross my legs at the ankles.
3 comments:
- sarah said...
oh there is NOTHING so good in this world as a brisket. My grandmother used to make one for Rosh Hashanah and we'd come home from the synagogue to that smell. Heaven. So very comforting. Enjoy!!!
- March 10, 2010 at 10:58 AM
- Rima said...
I made brisket in the crockpot for the first time a few weeks ago, and I couldn't believe how good it was, either! I think I just put some garlic, salt, and pepper in it. And maybe a little but of ketchup (don't tell). I have also been making pulled pork shoulder in the crockpot for a long time. It's always a hit with people and they cannot believe how EASY it is.
- March 10, 2010 at 12:08 PM
- AJU5's Mom said...
It is interesting how food can show our heritage and also where we live. I am mostly of German descent, and my husband is almost 100% British. I grew up in the Southwest on Tex-Mex food, and he grew up on mostly bland "English" type food. So now I try to find a middle ground - some Tex-Mex, some basis British-style things. The German is hard though since my husband hates sauerkraut...
Brisket sounds good though!
- March 11, 2010 at 11:35 AM


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Pentecost 17B - James 3:1-12
James 3:1–12 (NIV)
3 Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2 We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.
3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5 Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one's life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. 11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? 12 My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.
What we say has the power to change the world. "I have a dream,…" said Martin Luther King, and segregation in the USA was removed.
Words are powerful. If you tell a person they are "useless" often enough they will eventually believe they are useless – especially if you're in a position of authority and/or power over them.
What parents tell their children will often be believed. What a teacher teaches his or her students has the potential to change the future of the world.
St James says that, Not many of you should become teachers … "Teacher" here in James is a technical term for "pastor". The teacher is one who imparts important truths and has great responsibility – as do all who speak from any position of leadership.
What God wants us to realize is that the Word of God, which He desires we share with the world, has power to bless and power to curse.
What we say and how we speak affects the lives of those who hear. Jesus spoke gently to the sinners and sufferers who knew no better but strongly to those who knew God's law and who should have known better.
When we tell a lie, gossip, and or bad mouth someone we injure them and break the 8th commandment. "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour." Or more plainly, "Do not tell lies about anyone."
In the Small Catechism, Dr Martin Luther says, "We should honour and love God so we should not tell lies about other people, give their secrets away, talk about them behind their back, or damage their reputation in any way."
And this is the most important part, "Instead, we should speak up for them, say only good things about them and explain their actions in the kindest way."
St James points out to us that, 9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with (the tongue) it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness.
In the Divine Service on Sunday mornings, in our devotions, Bible Studies and prayer we use our tongues to praise God, to proclaim His Son, Jesus, to the world. And yet, it is with the same tongue we, "snap" at our children, argue with our spouse, call another motorist a "jerk" and the like.
As St James says, with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. Sure, they might be weak and sinful, as we are, and as humans we all bear something of the likeness of God – which is not to be cursed because it belongs to the Creator God. (And God doesn't make junk.)
Jesus was cursed for us. He felt all our cruel words, the jibes of the crowd at His trial, the false witness against Him, the rejection of those He loved when we denied knowing Him. As we look to Jesus we hear how He put the best construction on what those who crucified Him when He prayed, "Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do."
As we look at the life of Jesus as He walked this earth we hear how He used His tongue to comfort – Jesus told Mary and Martha their brother would rise again from the grave.
And to heal: Jesus said to a blind man in Luke 18 "Receive your sight,…" and his eyes were opened.
And to encourage and to teach – the sermon on the mount in Matthew 5-7. As Christians, especially those of us who carry the responsibility of teaching: parents, grand-parents, school teachers, employers, pastors, we are to encourage. Jesus has entrusted us with a great responsibility.
Some might say our responsibility is too great, because, as St James reminds us, We all stumble in many ways. Have we not all put our foot in our mouths? Some of us do it regularly, perhaps even with good intentions – saying things we later regret because of the hurt and pain our words leave behind.
There's a story told of St Francis of Assisi. He received a visit from a woman who confessed that she was guilty of malicious gossip. She asked St Francis what she could do to be forgiven.
St Francis told her to pluck a goose and lay a feather from it on the doorstep of each of the homes of the people about whom she had said malicious things.
The woman went away and did what she was instructed to do. Then she returned to St Francis to see what else she would have to do. He sent her back to gather up all the goose feathers she'd placed on the doorsteps. But when she went to gather them up they had been blown all over town and many were un-retrievable.
She returned again to St Francis and he said to her, "…you may wish to repent, and that is good, but you can never recall the words you have spoken. They have gone on their way, doing harm."
So we see the loose tongue of a moment has far reaching and long standing consequences. We must be careful what we say, how we say it and to whom we say it so that we can honour what Jesus said about, "doing unto others as you would have them do unto you."
What does Jesus say to God about us? He knows how we use our tongues – what we say which reflects what's in our hearts. It's good for us that Jesus puts the best construction on our lives and says to Father God, "I died for them!"
Jesus puts the best word forward for us. Praise God for that, otherwise we'd be going to experience the fires of hell, far worse than that often created by an unbridled tongue.
For Jesus best word on our behalf we're empowered by His Holy Spirit and enabled to speak good pure words to each other. And what's more we're able to bear the fruit of the Spirit, Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.
Jesus purifies our heart so that we can speak words of hope to each other. Let's do it!


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The Huevos Rancheros Pizza
Moms deserve to be treated — and fed — like a queen. So, for Mother's Day last year, Vinnie's Pizzeria served up huevos rancheros slices, with black beans, avocado, hot sauce, sour cream, and a fried egg. Pizza > a bouquet of flowers.


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Day 57 started out like it was going to be super boring with one housemate less and a pretty fun one at that, Bisola's tears and the general post-eviction mood in the house.
Bisola had teared up at the announcement of TTT's eviction on Sunday night, the tears were uncontrollable, she was in bad shape and voila, Monday morning and she was still crying. Wow! Apparently, she and TTT shared something really special although dude told Ebuka on stage that it was all part of the game. After participating in the workout session with Bally, Bassey and Tboss, Bisola went on with her chores still looking sad and lacing the mood with sad love songs.
Anyway, there was no way we could get through the day with sorrow and tears, so Biggie opened the House doors to joy. The newest Mavin Records acts, DNA Twins who performed on stage at Sunday night's eviction show paid the housemates a visit and minutes after their walk-in, Don Jazzy followed. The housemates screamed in excitement and total disbelief. The gods had smiled on them and blessed them with this beautiful gift. Move over, TTT!
[CatchUpOn: #BBNaija: Omotola visits the house with a powerful message, ThinTallTony bounces back at the arena games + more highlights]
The theme for the week is Nigerian Entertainment Week. Efe had previously read that their task was to create music, shoot a music video and make a short film so the Mavin trio were in the house to help them out with the music part and before we could say another word, the house turned into a studio. The housemates began to freestyle, drop bars and talents flew all over the place, everyone put in their best to impress Don Jazzy. For some of them, their future depended on this.
This has to be the most remarkable celebrity guest visit so far. Don Jazzy was sounded the buzzer to leave but he didn't. Only Don Baba J could have pulled this off. Biggie intervened by asking why he refused to leave and guess what? Housemates begged for him to stay and Biggie complied. Everyone was definitely in high spirits and even viewers are yet to come to terms with Don Jazzy humility despite his influence.
After a day spent working on the music and talking about all the people who had shared kisses in the house, things got real again. Efe had won the Head of House task on Sunday night and had earned the title "Ultimate Head of House" so beyond our expectations, he had the sole privilege of nominating four housemates who would face eviction this week.
The housemates stood behind a podium and delivered a pitch to him. After all said, he went with Bally, Tboss, Debie–rise and Bassey, leaving Bisola and his bride, Marvis another week to breathe in safety. Read more about the nominations here.
We anticipate a week of fun and more celebrity visits in the house since it's Nigerian Entertainment week. Which Nigerian celebrity do you will walk through those doors next?
Your pop culture/entertainment go-to. Music head. Wallflower. I do not like to write. On a mission to decipher covfefe.
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Welcome to adulthood! That may be the most terrifying sentence you'll ever hear (besides the dreaded 'We need to talk'). Being an adult isn't easy and the responsibilities that come along with this independence is enough to make you wonder why you were so excited to grow up in the first place.
For most of us, figuring out our finances is a solo journey. If no one takes the time to sit down and explain the basics to you, it can take a few years to discover that there is a method to the madness. To help you get started, check out our ideas on how you can start saving your money like an adult.
Don't Spend More Than You Make
Credit cards offer the temptation to overspend and it's easy to max out your credit limit when you think of this accessible cash as yours. But discipline is a big factor in how you use your cards.
Credit cards are an easy way to establish credit history and show lenders that you know how to manage your money. Keep your balances down and only buy what you can afford to pay off.
And When You Make More, Don't Spend More
When you finish school and land your first 'adult' job, that first paycheck is an awesome surprise. It feels like you deserve to treat yourself because you suddenly have the means to buy what you couldn't afford pre-job.
This is how the vicious cycle of consumption starts; the more money you have, the more you feel like you can spend. Put the extra cash each month toward student loan payments, your retirement, or save up for a vacation.
Try to Make More Than the Minimum Payment
A big chunk of some loan payments is interest. Over the life of the loan, this adds up to hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars. On lines of credit with a high-interest rate, the interest can build up fast and you might find that you suddenly owe way more than you borrowed.
Always try to pay off revolving lines of credit, like credit cards, each month to avoid interest charges. And make more than the minimum payment on other loans to pay them off faster and to save money in the long run.
Make Bill Pay Reminders Your Best Friend
We get it: You get busy and a bill slips your mind. While it may not seem like a big deal, late bill payments can affect your credit score. Set your payments on auto-pay or set up Bill Pay reminders so you don't miss any due dates. Just remember to review each payment statement to look for errors.
Keep Your Credit in Check
A higher credit score means you could get a much lower interest rate when you apply for an auto loan, mortgage, or take out insurance. That means big savings for you over time. Your total debt, length of credit history, and variations in type of credit are factors that impact your credit score.
Your credit score doesn't just impact your financial life; sometimes potential employers check your credit. Get a copy of your credit report each year and check it for errors or potential fraud.
Create Savings Goals
It's easy to quit saving if you don't have anything to work toward. Make your savings goal specific so you have the motivation to hit a tangible number and have some direction about how aggressive you need to be about saving.
For example, don't just say 'I want to save money and start and emergency fund'. Add in why you want to do this and decide what you want the end result to look like. Instead say, 'I want to save $3,000 in an emergency fund by June because the amount covers three months of my expenses'.
Choose the Right Housing
When you enter adulthood, it seems like everyone around you suddenly thinks you need to buy a house. For some reason, people are convinced that renting is just throwing money away. But if you don't plan to stay in one place for at least five years, then renting isn't a bad idea.
A mortgage payment might be cheaper than rent, but there are many overlooked costs of buying a home that first-time homebuyers forget about. Maintenance, upkeep, and renovations can eat up your budget fast. If you're not ready for these costs, then don't be afraid to rent a little longer.
If you take control of your money now, the rest of adulthood will be a piece of cake. Maybe.
Now that you're armed with the basics, make a savings plan that works for your lifestyle. You've got this!
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150 Symes Road
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At 150 Symes Road, west of Glen Scarlett Road and east of Terry Drive can be found this City of Toronto plaque. Here's what it says:
Coordinates: 43.673610 -79.479034
150 Symes Road is one of a series of waste incinerators (also known as destructors) built by the City of Toronto. Starting in 1890 with the completion of the first City incinerator on Eastern Avenue, the incineration of Toronto's waste was seen as a quick means of reducing it to ash which could be easily disposed of in adjacent landfill sites. Subsequent similar projects include the Don Destructor at Dundas and the Don Valley and the Wellington Street Destructor, near Niagara Street.
The Symes Road Destructor is located on what was the northwestern boundary of the city limits. At the time of its construction, Symes Road ran along the western perimeter of the Union Stockyards (later known as the Ontario Stockyards), which eventually covered nearly 81 hectares mostly west of Keele Street on both sides of St. Clair Avenue, including large stockyards and their associated meat packing houses.
Destructors were built of fireproof construction and employed the latest industrial technology. City trucks drove into the building to unload into a large pit. A beam crane (the cab of which is located adjacent to this plaque) then lifted garbage into hoppers feeding high temperature iron combustion chambers which discharged gasses and smoke into upper level winds through chimneys that were 46 to 61 metres tall.
The design of the Symes Road incinerator is attributed to Kenneth Stevenson Gillies, who was the Chief Architect for the City of Toronto when the building was constructed from 1932-34. At this time, the City of Toronto Department of Buildings completed the design for a number of visionary Public Works projects that emphasized the use of innovative and contemporary architecture.
The Art Deco style had been favoured for a number of significant projects in the City, all built under the watchful eye of Roland Caldwell (R.C.) Harris, Toronto's long serving Commissioner of Public Works who later lent his name to Toronto's principal water works on Queen Street East.
Art Deco derives its name from the Exposition International des Art Décoratifs et Industriels Moderns, a Paris trade show held in 1925 that featured the latest in decorative arts. The style is often characterized by rich colours and bold geometric shapes, representing exuberance and faith in social and technological progress.
The building's facades incorporate Art Deco detailing including a pronounced grey stone entrance, contrasting buff brick in horizontal stripes, tall, thin rectangular shaped windows, and round windows on the highest point of the structure. The front entrance also includes a carved medallion that declares the date of the structure as 1933 (although the building was not completed until 1934). 150 Symes Road is one of the few pre-World War II industrial buildings remaining in this neighbourhood. This property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
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This course will review the worldwide prevalence, trends and risk factors identified in three medical conditions affecting the health in aging women: stroke, rheumatoid arthritis and depression. A number of health conditions are more prevalent in women than men, requiring different treatment approaches and protocols. Some medical conditions may cause different symptoms in women, ultimately affecting women differently than men. Oftentimes, women are at greater risk for specific medical conditions and are simply unaware.
Knowledge of a condition's symptoms, risk factors, and prevention approaches can assist the dental professional in being more informed. From preventive care to treatment strategies and options, medications and resources, the dental professional is challenged to stay informed as women's medical needs, especially during their adult years, are continually changing.


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Divine Mercy
The message of The Divine Mercy is simple. It is that God loves us – all of us. He wants us to recognise that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. Thus, all will come to share His joy.
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Do you use task cards in your classroom? If you answered YES, then you should give Boom a try because it is basically a task card's trendier cousin aka a digital task card. Boom decks can be used on interactive whiteboards, computers, and tablets that have modern browsers (released within the last three years).
There are three things that I LOVE about Boom.
- It is a paperless resource!
- They are self-checking. Yes, self-checking! Instant feedback for the student as they are working through the cards has been a game changer in my classroom. Click on the image for a preview of a Boom Card deck.
3. You can access data. In this day and age of data collection that we are teaching in,
gathering data quickly is important. Boom Cards can help with that.
Another thing that is AWESOME about Boom Cards is that you can get them right on Teachers Pay Teachers. It is okay if you don't have a Boom account. When you redeem a Boom Card deck purchase from TpT, Boom Learning will open an account for you. For TpT customers that are new to Boom Cards, Boom Learning will give you, for three months, a free account that lets you track student progress for up to 80 students. At the end of that time you can choose to renew or not. If you choose not to renew you can still use your Boom Cards in Fast Play mode, but Fast Play does not track data.
Here are some Boom Card sets you might be interested in:
I am relatively new to Boom Cards, but they have become integral to my classroom. I have purchased and created many Boom Card decks. In full disclosure, Boom Learning will be giving me a membership for one year for sharing my thoughts with you about Boom Cards. But, even if they weren't I would still sing their praises.
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We can endure a couple of weeks without food and a pair of days without water, yet if we attempt to hold our breath for simply a minute, just what will take place? A lot of us will begin to wheeze for air frantically. And also our lungs are the crucial body organs that make it feasible for us to breathe.
They sustain life by functioning constantly night and day, providing each cell in our body with the life-giving oxygen.
Good news regarding lungs is that they are quite strong body organs. "The lungs are extremely sturdy if they're not struck from the outside. With a few exceptions, your lungs do not get into trouble unless you get them into problem," clarifies Norman H. Edelman, MD, chief clinical policeman of the American Lung Association.
Unfortunately, we regularly reveal our lungs to great health dangers, both purposefully and also unintentionally.Read on to uncover exactly how you can promote your lung health and which habits you have to avoid.
By all means, stop smoking
You might think that a puff of cigarette a day will certainly not hurt you, however no security is ensured when it involves inhaling a myriad of harmful materials from cigarette smoke. It slowly but constantly damages the tissues in the lungs and also restricts the breathing flows, creating swelling at the very same time.
Inhaling smoke from cigars, pipes and also marijuana is equally unsafe. Smoking dramatically enhances the possibilities of developing lung cancer cells, along with persistent obstructive pulmonary illness (COPD), which is the 4th significant dangerous illness in the U.S.A.
Stay away from secondhand smoke
Did you know that non-smokers actually inhale as many dangerous chemicals as the smokers in an area? Do your best, consequently, to prevent all locations where smoking cigarettes is permitted as well as kindly yet firmly tell your guests at house and associates at the office not to smoke in your surroundings.
Avoid direct exposure to polluted air outdoors
Unfortunately, a lot of us stay in city and also industrial locations where air can be very polluted. This greatly jeopardizes our lung health. We ought to make an effort to spend as much time as possible in a tidy natural surroundings away from the poisonous auto exhaust and industrial fumes. We could additionally promote a tidy environment and also our wellness at the very same time by strolling and also riding a bike instead of driving.
Practice deep breathing regularly
Most of us who have sedentary works as well as live chaotic lives have actually additionally come to be superficial breathers, prone to stress and anxiety and stress and anxiety. Superficial breathing restricts the quantity of oxygen our body gets as well as this could bring about lung and heart problem. We should make a mindful choice to improve our breathing as well as advertise our physical as well as psychological well-being.
The recipe is extremely basic and easy: just locate a relaxing as well as sound complimentary place. In a sittinged setting with your eyes shut, slowly inhale through the nose, counting to five. After that knowingly hold your breath for a minute then breathe out gradually. This relaxing and also lung-cleansing workout must be repeated a pair of times every day.
Incorporate regular exercise right into your everyday schedule
According to Jennifer M. Ryan, an expert in cardiovascular and also lung physical therapy at Rush University Medical Facility, we just make use of HALF of our lung capability when we remainder as well as take part in most of our day-to-day activities. Our lungs should be active as well as relocating, similar to our entire body.
To aid these important body organs establish their feature and promote their health, we should be engaged in a modest exercise for a minimum of 20 mins every day.
' Regular reasonably extreme task is fantastic for the lungs, and also when you increase your everyday task you obtain three things done at the same time: healthy lungs, a much healthier heart and also a far better state of mind,' Ryan discusses. By doing this, we also advertise the purifying procedure in the lungs, which is extremely vital for their wellness and also correct functioning.
Sing as well as play a wind instrument
There is a selection of gorgeous wind instruments to select from. Playing them will certainly not only make better, however it will certainly likewise make your lungs healthy and balanced and also strong. If this activity is not your cup of tea, then attempt vocal singing frequently- it also turns on the lungs and develops their capacity.
Purify indoor air
We could think that the air we take a breath inside is much cleaner compared to the air outside, yet this is usually not the situation. There are a great deal of elements that add to low quality interior air, like negative blood circulation, artificial insulation, fumes from paint and house cleaners, all kinds of microorganisms, mold and mildew, mildew as well as pet dog dander, etc.
To improve the high quality of interior air, we need to make specific that there is adequate air flow as well as get rid of as many resources of air pollution as feasible. We can begin using green cleaning items and also buying air-cleaning plants like brush, aloe Vera, bamboo hand, and numerous others.
Eat Foods That keep lungs healthy and balanced as well as remain well-hydrated
Drinking sufficient water is necessary for all our body organs and also lungs are not left out from this. Being well-hydrated keeps the mucosal lining in the lungs thin, which advertises much better function of the lungs. When it concerns food, there are some products with potent antioxidant as well as purifying properties that improve lung wellness particularly.
These include lentils, black beans, all cruciferous veggies, onion, garlic, and certain natural herbs and seasonings like cayenne pepper, turmeric extract, ginger as well as oregano. Particular fruits likewise improve lung function – like apples, pomegranates and grapefruit.
You may be stunned to understand that pistachios are exceptionally lung-friendly because of their material of gamma-tocopherol, a type of vitamin E that is believed to decrease the risk of lung cancer.
Keep hygiene on a high level
To protect against regular respiratory system conditions, the easiest and also easiest thing to do is to wash hands with soap as well as warm water consistently. Cold and the flu could make our breathing tough as well as they can also cause more serious issues.
We can not separate ourselves from the outside world during the flu season, yet we need to steer clear of from crowded areas throughout this time. When we have the impulse to cough or sneeze, covering the nose as well as the mouth is a must.
Do not miss health checkups
Why treatment when you can prevent? A great deal of ailments do not show any signs and symptoms until the situation comes to be significant. Keep in mind, a medical professional is our friend.
Last yet not the least: laugh whenever you can
' Laughing is a terrific exercise to function the stomach muscles as well as enhance lung capability,' discusses Dr. Ryan. 'It also removes out your lungs by requiring adequate stagnant air out that it enables fresh air to participate in more locations of the lung.'


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When kids are gone overnight: 'What did we do before we had kids?'
My parents recently asked if they could keep all three kids for two nights. Given that we are in the throes of summer — with the big kids home from school all day and the little one just being his usual, clingy self — I jumped at the chance for a short break.
I packed their clothes, jammies, swimsuits and toothbrushes, while also remembering diapers, wipes and a sippy cup for Vincent. Cecilia insisted on taking a random assortment of LOL Dolls, Shopkins and hair and makeup accessories. And Elliot grabbed a book and his Kindle. They were set and so excited for two nights at Mimi and Pap's house.
When my husband and I returned home in the evening after leaving the kids with my parents, we immediately noticed the quiet. It was glorious. We could watch whatever we wanted on Netflix and eat ice cream without being discovered.
"What do you want to do tomorrow?" I asked him.
He replied with a confident answer: "Sleep in."
So we did. Thanks to a day off work for Mike, we started our morning at 9:30, a time that often feels like the middle of the day when the baby is up at 5 or 6 a.m. Mike made me breakfast — huevos rancheros, a delicious dish that the big kids would never eat. I leisurely drank my coffee without anyone climbing on me. I did not miss hearing the sounds of annoying YouTube videos where people open mystery toys or episodes of My Little Pony in the background. I walked the dog without having to push a stroller, too.
I had planned to spend a few hours working on emails and writing tasks. It was amazing how much I got done. I thought about doing some cleaning, but that urge passed and I continued relaxing on the couch.
Mike and I went to a new restaurant in town for dinner. It wasn't super fancy, but it was definitely more enjoyable without three children, one of whom hates sitting still. And in a highchair? Forget it!
After we got back home and the evening wore on, the quiet became less glorious and more unsettling. I looked at the spotless living room floor, I saw empty laundry baskets and I noticed how the dishwasher had only a few lonely plates and glasses in it.
"What in the world did we do with all these hours before we had kids?" I asked my husband.
"I don't know," he said. "Especially three kids."
As much as I tried to savor the alone time, I found myself feeling sad. My heart was aching for my little people. I had FaceTimed with them earlier in the day, and my mom had texted me several pictures of the day's activities: Taking a walk, snacking, swimming, roasting marshmallows. I knew they were having fun. Still, through tears, I got lost in the question, "Do they know how much I love them?" I wanted to squeeze them and remind them how much they mean to me.
The next morning, Mike went to work. I got to sleep in again. I drank my coffee alone again. I walked the dog alone again. I foolishly decided to watch an old episode of Call the Midwife, which left me a weepy mess. I mean, it's not unusual for birth scenes to do that to me, but on that day, as I was missing the children I had birthed, the show had a profound impact on me.
As a drove to pick up the kids that afternoon, I envisioned hugging them and telling them I missed them. I got my hugs, and it turns out, they were happy to see me and recount all the fun they had with their grandparents.
And just like real life, the baby cried all the way home, despite my best efforts to woo him with Elmo songs. The big kids argued about toys they found in the van and who got to play with what. It rained so hard that I could barely see the road and cars in front of me; I wanted to cry!
I wish I could say that we had a lovely evening full of hugs and inside voices, but that is not how motherhood goes. Meltdowns and hangry episodes and occasional attitude just come with having kids in the house. My two-night break helped me be a little more patient with my kids and made me extra grateful for a toy-covered living room floor, overflowing laundry baskets and a full dishwasher.
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- Some hold that entering a church nowadays is a serious prohibition, while entering a mosque is permitted.[1]
- It is permitted to enter a church in order to save someone's life such as if one is a paramedic or a firefighter.[2]
- If a person who does maintenance on air conditioning units and is asked to fix one in a church and if he doesn't do so would lose a significant amount of money should not enter a church. He can hire a non-Jew to hire another non-Jew to enter in order to fix it.[3]
- It is permitted to enter a church to save one's life.[4]
- Some say that it is permitted to pray in a non-denominational prayer room.[5]
- The Rambam (Avoda Zara 9:4) considers Christianity to be avoda zara. There is a large discussion within the opinion of Tosfot (Sanhedrin 63b s.v. asur) whether Christianity is considered avoda zara for non-Jews considering that they believe in the Trinity, which is a slight deviation from narrow monotheism. The opinion of Tosfot is cited by Rama OC 156. Pitchei Teshuva YD 147:2 cites the Nodeh BeYehuda YD 148 who writes that the opinion of Tosfot is that Christianity is avoda zara just not for the purposes of swearing by the name of a pagan God. Rav Soloveitchik (Nefesh HaRav p. 230) quoted Rav Chaim as supporting the approach of the Nodeh BeYehuda.
- The Rambam (Maachalot Asurot 11:7) considers Islam not to be avoda zara.
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- ↑ Yabia Omer YD 2:11 and YD 7:12 holds that entering a church is forbidden but entering a mosque is permitted. Igrot Moshe YD 3:129:6 agrees that entering a church is forbidden even if one is just going to look at the artwork. Tzitz Eliezer 14:91 holds that entering a church or a mosque is forbidden.
- ↑ Rav Mordechai Halpern on yeshiva.org.il explained that it is a concern of ayvah not to save someone's life in a church building and that concern of pikuach nefesh allows one to enter.
- ↑ http://halachayomit.co.il/he/default.aspx?HalachaID=681
- ↑ Shulchan Aruch YD 157:3
- ↑ http://din.org.il/2017/08/22/%D7%91%D7%99%D7%AA-%D7%9B%D7%A0%D7%A1%D7%AA-%D7%94%D7%9E%D7%99%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%93-%D7%9C%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%99-%D7%9B%D7%9C-%D7%94%D7%93%D7%AA%D7%95%D7%AA/ argues that just like it is forbidden to enter a church it is forbidden to enter a non-denominational prayer room and the entire concept of having such a room is against the first two dibrot that religions are exclusive. Rav Moshe Feinstein in Mesoret Moshe v. 1 p. 46 is quoted by Rav Elimelech Bluth that it is permitted to pray in a non-denominational prayer room since it isn't designated for Christians specifically.


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Managing Director
BNY Mellon
Doug Magnolia has over 30 years' experience in banking and capital markets in New York and London.
He is currently a managing director at BNY Mellon in the Investment Services group. He looks after a few important, emerging opportunities for the Company, both in Fintech and digital solutions. Specifically, he is the CEO and co-founder of Sumday Administration, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of BNY Mellon. Doug is also an Advisor to Fintech Collective, a New York-based early stage VC.
Prior to that he was working in a Strategy role for the Investment Management division focusing on digital transformation and retail solutions. Earlier he worked in the Office of The President looking at longer-term strategic opportunities for the company as a whole. Prior to that Doug was President and CEO of QSR Management, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of BNY Mellon; he remains on the board of Directors. While leading QSR, Doug was able to capitalize on QSR's unique expertise during the financial crisis in 2007/08 enabling QSR to play an instrumental role in a number of financial stability programs, notably as the Financial Agent for the U.S. Treasury TARP program, PPIP and for the N.Y. Federal Reserve Bank's TALF and Maiden Lane II & III programs. Douglas has been involved with the Structured Credit market since the late 90's. Prior to that he worked in different areas from Syndicated Lending to International Project Finance; concentrating on new products and business development, his entrepreneurial strengths have enabled him to develop and build several successful business lines.
Doug holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.


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Cost of Living at University of Southern California, LA
Students trying to decide among U.S. universities have to consider the cost of living at those universities when planning to Study in USA.
The cost of living at universities varies a lot between each city and State in America.
Ashwin @ Cost of MS in US
I received my admit from University of South California. I would be living in LA for that. Please give me an estimate of the living expenses per month. Thanks.
Cost of Living @ USC
Adi, who graduated from USC with an MS in biotechnology sent this short write up that explains the typical cost of living for a student from India at studying at University of Southern California (LA).
To start with, the cost of living in Los Angeles is pretty high when compared to most of the other American cities.
Since USC is located in downtown LA, you need to make sure you live in a safe area. This aspect should be given the most concern and priority.
Usually, a studio apartment in a safe neighborhood around USC will cost around $1,200 and a single bedroom will be around $1,300-$1,500.
I would say after sharing, you need at least $400 (max) for rent. Aside from this, for a normal cost of living, another $200 can add-up. So approximately, you will end-up spending $600 every month.
Students in studying in Texas spend only around $250 to $400 per month.
Next – Cost of living in University of New Mexico (one of the cheapest places to live in the U.S.)
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If you don"t know how to die, don"t worry; Nature will tell you what to do on the spot, fully and Adequately. She will do this job perfectly for you; don"t bother your head about it….
Hi HSB..I am speaking on behalf of my friend who is very much interested in pursuing MS in US
His undergraduate scores are as below
VTU university:
8 backlogs,1 yearback
final year agreegate:83%
one good project.
How are his chances of getting into decent university of rankings between 60-70(hopefully)
Plz replyyy!!!
Why is that your friend is not posting the question?
I got admission in california state university, fullerton. Which is about 30 miles from LA. Can you tell me about living expenses there?
What were your gre scores? Want estimate scores of this university….
Need to apply…. plz reply
which are the possible places where a student of usc can live????
possible places which is beneficial in all aspects for usc student???
reply plz
one more ques:
what about the part time jobs
Firstly, thanks for the informative post.
I am applying to USC Annenberg this spring. As someone mentioned the lack of safety in Downtown, what would be ideal neighborhoods to reside in?
Thanks and apologies for bumping an old thread.
Burbank, Tarzana, Canoga Park, White Oaks, Winnetka, Santa Monica, Mailabu are some areas that are safer to live… usually u can guess from the rent. If u find a cheap place to live, u will come know why cheap…. when u got here u will come to know a lot. Try to live in Dorm for two months so that u can adjust later in the areas of ur choice!
Hi Varun. Thanks for your reply.
Does USC provide on-campus/dorm housing for its Graduate students?
Where are you studying?
I don't study there and for dorm thing you should better check university website.
Tell me the cost in two steps:
1)MS in CS from USC
2) Other costs excluding study fees.
TOTAL for two years ???
Dear Sir ,how much expenses for the Pharm D. ???????
I live in Los Angeles. About SAFTEY I will say that areas like DOWNTOWN are usually not safe.
I was admitted to the following schools:
1.MS in Evironmental Engineering @ New Mexico Institute of Minining and Technology
2.MS in Civil Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology,University of Mississippi and Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Can anyone offer advice in terms of internship opportunities,aid,cost of living at these schools?I tending towards New Mexico Tech, but i need a second opinion.Thanks
can i know the cost of living in St. John's university, New York.
can i know the cost of living in western illinois university and can i get any off r on campus over there
I got admit from california state university,fresno and Fairleigh Dickinson University,nadison campus, NJ, for MS(chemistry), can yougive me some information abt these universities, which is better.
does usc have spring intake ?
Dude. Studio cost would be b/w 800-1100
and the rent could go upto 500 including internet and electricity + cellphone 40$ + food – 200-300$


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Q. Last year my husband and I stayed with a much-loved, but slightly airy-fairy friend in her house in Tuscany. Flights, tips, presents, a hire car and house-sitters were already costing us rather a lot, but she insisted we went out to (quite expensive) local restaurants for lunch four days out of five to experience the regional cuisine. She let my husband pay each time.
I felt this was overdoing it, especially as we had to pay for her, her husband and her three adult children, and they have had plenty of hospitality when staying with us in England. Mary, can you rule? Moreover how can we avoid it happening again when we join them later this year?
— Name and address withheld.
A. Your friends should have drawn the line at two lunches paid for by your husband. Next time, email them in advance to say that you have become very interested in Tuscan dishes and would like to cook a couple of lunches or dinners for her house party with ingredients that you'd buy in local markets. Add that — because you are on a 'bit of a budget' this year — this would be 'just as much fun and more affordable'.
Q. I'm approaching a mortifyingly embarrassing birthday. The big 40. I am torn between wanting to keep it under wraps, and a childish desire to have a fuss made of me. I've sworn friends and family to secrecy, and warned that if anyone organises a surprise party, I will be livid. I've considered deactivating Facebook for the day, but the thought of my birthday not being acknowledged by my wider group of friends depresses me. What should I do?
— Name and address withheld.
A. On your Facebook profile, go to 'Settings', 'Account Settings', 'Timeline and Tagging', and change 'Who can post on my timeline' from 'Friends' to 'Only me'. That way no one can post embarrassing pictures of you on your wall with '40 today' emblazoned across them. If they try, they'll find they won't be able to, and will send a private message instead. You will therefore receive a lot of private messages from friends making a fuss of you, and can bask in the glow of attention and love without worrying the whole world knows you are 40.
Q. Mary, last week you suggested that some people, wrongly, have shame issues about hosting rats. We live between a cover crop of maize — a terrific food source for pheasants and partridges — and the pens from which the birds are released. The maize also appeals to rats, who deposit gnawed cobs round the garden. When a visiting American family saw a rat running past the back door, my response was: 'Shh! Don't tell the others, or they'll all want to see one.'
— M.W., Welford, Berkshire.
A. Thank you for sharing this.


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Dr. Ann Swinker Receives National Award
Posted: June 21, 2016
Penn State's Department of Animal Sciences' Ann M. Swinker, Ph.D., was presented the American Horse Council's (AHC) Van Ness Award during the organization's annual meeting in Washington, DC on June 13.
The Van Ness Award is presented annually to an individual who has shown leadership and service to the horse community in their state. It is awarded in memory of Mrs. Marjorie Van Ness, one of the founders of the New Jersey Horse Council and one of the organizers of the AHC's Coalition of State Horse Councils.
Dr. Swinker, Associate Professor of Equine Science and Extension Horse Specialist at Penn State, received her Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences, from West Virginia University, her M.Ag. and her B.S. from The Pennsylvania State University.
Dr. Terry Etherton, Head of the Department of Animal Science, said, "This is a wonderful acknowledgement of the strong and far reaching impact that Ann has had on the horse industry across the United States. She is a strong advocate for the industry and a very positive influence for our equine students. We are very proud of this national recognition of her contributions."
AHC President Jay Hickey commended Swinker for her more than 45 years of professional service to the horse industry, saying, "She has had a great influence on the development of state policies as they apply to horses, agriculture and people. Her success as a horseman, educator, and person are grounded in her commitment to people and her high standards for integrity."
Swinker said, "I am truly honored to have been chosen as the recipient of the Marjorie Van Ness award. It definitely takes more than one person - it takes an entire council to get legislation and policy passed. I wish we could give an award to all the people that helped in Pennsylvania and in Colorado with past programs!"
Swinker has been a board member on the Pennsylvania Equine Council for over 16 years, and a representative on the State Horse Council Advisory Committee and Coalition of State Horse Councils since 1991 for both Colorado and Pennsylvania.
From 1990 to 2001, she served as the Extension Horse Specialist at Colorado State University and a professor of Equine Science. At Penn State she has been involved in the development of a number of cutting edge programs on behalf of the Extension Equine Team. She is founder and co-chair of the "Equine Environmental Stewardship Program," which has been recognized as one of the top programs in the nation.
She was also successful in the development of the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, Pennsylvania World Horse Expo Educational Sessions, the Colorado Horse Development Authority, and the Penn State University Farm Bureau Club. She has received the National Association of County Agricultural Agent's Distinguished Service Award and was a state winner in their Search for Excellence in Livestock Production. She was recognized by the American Society of Animal Science and was named "Horse Person of the Year" in 2002 by the Colorado Horse Council. She has received the Epsilon Sigma Phi Distinguished Team Award and International Service Award and its Alpha Omicron Chapter Distinguished Service Award.
Her research activities have addressed several management and environmental issues such as: stable air quality, small acreage management, and composting and manure management, water quality, in addition to behavior and reproductive issues.
Swinker has conducted several scientific equine population surveys that have had profound impacts on the passage of legislation in the state of Pennsylvania, such as "Pennsylvania Equine Industry Inventory, Economic and Demographic Characteristics;" "Pennsylvania Horse Power, Equine Economic Impact Study;" "Pennsylvania's Racehorse Industry Inventory, Basic Economic and Demographic Characteristics;" and "Kids + Horse = Magic, Impact of Equine Activities on Youth Development."
As the national association representing all segments of the horse industry in Washington, D.C., the American Horse Council works daily to represent equine interests and opportunities. Organized in 1969, the AHC promotes and protects the industry by communicating with Congress, federal agencies, the media and the industry on behalf of all horse related interests each and every day.


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Upper East Side, New York City
Woke up in the Upper East Side, NYC, this morning, came downstairs and saw this.
After the drive: Toronto to NYC via Buffalo, and after the car was parked, we hit the streets and it wasn't a block from here when we saw this! ha! (of course i don't give a damn about politics here, back home or anywhere for that matter. as an Indian living under the big boot Indian Act: we're used to dealing with mice, going on 150 years now, or more.)
The Drunken Munkey looked good to us! And it was quite alright, "Indian" menu, local beers, a table for two, but a third glass of, would have settled the issue.
So I'm back in town specifically to see some Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko paintings. It's been 34 years since I last walked through the front doors at the Met. Last time, I was just like that drunken monkey: in body, mind, spirit. Last time I had no idea what I was looking at. This time we're going in with a bit of an education and I hope to enjoy the pictures uninterrupted.
While we're here we're going to see that Kent Monkman thing happening tonight at the Met. I hope to visit the Guggenheim tomorrow.
Temperature at 6 a.m., minus 8. Sun in the forecast. Big suits in the lobby, short haired or bald, big fat guts sticking out pushing their ties to a 45, all of them wanting a kiss and a hug from a blond, also in a suit, out they all go, in a New York minute. CNN with the big headline flashing: Trump impeached. Christmas music piped in. Day 2 on the road.