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Grill Miyata @ KyotoBeef was high on the agenda during the Kyoto trip, japanese well marbled beef in particular. The beef in Japan command such hefty price tags because the cows are treated like royalty. They live in such premium conditions that I am envious of. No stress, classical music, indulge in massages and consume beer. That sounds like paradise.
The first cut of planning for beef brought us to Kobe, like Kobe beef in Kobe the way Laksa in Penang? Then again, we did not want a commercialised overrated experience, a more down to earth one was much preferred. Turning to my trusty tripadvisor, it pointed us in the direction of Grill Miyata.
Finding this was almost like Gion Namba, with it being located in a building and on the basement. Bless the kind souls who bothered enough to entertain us and finally the sincere baker who dropped everything (even the pastries she was baking!) to show us the way! That is Kyoto firsthand for you, sincere and unpretentious.
Hiroshi Miyata's the owner and a spritely 81 year old who helms the kitchen and declares his beef the "best" in Japan. Sounding slightly haughty, he has every reason to. Having worked on a ship cooking for the Americans, he brushes aside your compliment of his well spoken English with "Of course I speak good English, American English." He nudges you to eat and proceeds to porportion the food for you. Same goes for the drinks, he has a table full of liquor and spirits, ready to intoxicate anyone who dares to take them on. How many 81 year olds are still as up and about and clear headed like him?
Old school.
Corn chowder to start the meal off...creamy and hearty.
A choice of soju, wines, spirits...freeflow to keep you warm from the cold. Mr Miyata wanted so bad to intoxicate us but had we based ourselves in Kyoto, we would have gladly obliged. Being tipsy and miles away from your hotel is no laughing matter.
Garden salad with the crunchiest of lettuce, a generous dollop of mayo and black sesame seeds. It must have been the vinegar that made all the difference, simply...oiishii.
Smoked salmon appetizer was as tangy as the salad.
Salted and pan fried double cooked potato wedges. If only they had tomato or chilli sauce to go, this was scrummilicious.
The long awaited star. 120 grams of Wagyu Beef. Garlic flakes fried to such crisp, it could pass off as potato chips. Loved the onion greens that came with it, the lovely stinging aftertaste reminiscent of wasabi.
The loveliest medium rare ever encountered. The best of 2010, this has to be. Nothing comes close...even.
Melt in your mouth in a way I've never experienced, all the marbling in the steak made sense to me. The way it was done was in between eating beef raw and slightly seared...the priciest steak eaten but worth every penny.The layer of fats was never more welcoming before and with great pity and sadness, the fork reached for the last piece.
Hamburg steak (3000 Yen)
Literally just a hamburg steak, without the burger buns. A great pity that things started nosediving with this mushy patty. A greater pity to even mash wagyu for a patty.
I dig places that locals frequent, simply because you know you would not be carrot headed in tourist traps but then again, communication could be a barrier. The bestest service surprise came when Mr Miyata walked us all out, despite the chills to the subway station and bade us goodbye. Tears welled up, it was an emotional moment...this is truly service.
Grill Miyata


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NTU Apprenticeship Awards Celebration Events 2019
To celebrate an outstanding year of apprenticeships at NTU, we'd like to invite all our apprenticeship employers and apprentices to a special celebration event taking place during National Apprenticeship Week 2019.
We'll be handing out a number of awards on the night highlighting the exceptional talent of our apprenticeship partners, with both employers and apprentices alike being celebrated. The following categories are open for nominations:
- Outstanding Apprentice of the Year - Public Services
- Outstanding Apprentice of the Year - Service Industries
- Outstanding Apprentice of the Year - Financial and Business Services
- Outstanding Apprentice of the Year - Construction/ Civil Engineering
- Outstanding Apprentice of the Year - Health, Education and Care
- Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year (250+ Employees)
- Medium Apprenticeship Employer of the Year (51 - 249 Employees)
- Small Apprenticeship Employer of the Year (11 - 50 Employee)
All awards are free to enter, with the deadline for nominations 5 pm on Friday 18 January 2019.
Details on the criteria for the apprentice awards can be found on the entry form which you can download here. For details on how to apply for an employer award, download our employer award entry form. Once you've completed your entry form(s), please send them to email@example.com.
Frequently asked questions
Am I eligible for an NTU Apprenticeship Award?
NTU's Apprenticeship Awards are open to all apprentices currently undertaking an apprenticeship course at Nottingham Trent University, as well as employers supporting an NTU apprentice.
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The NTU Apprenticeship Awards are a competitive process. Once the nomination process has been completed, all nominations will be read and coded so that all applications are anonymous once handed to our judges.
Judges will received nominations for review in early January 2019 with the entire judging panel meeting to decide final winners in all categories by late January.
A shortlist of nominees will be announced on 1 February 2019, after which applicants will receive notification of the outcome, as well as an invitation to the awards dinner, due to take place during National Apprenticeship Week 2019, 4 - 9 March.
Winners of the NTU Apprenticeship Awards will also be entered for the National Apprenticeship Service's National Apprenticeship Awards 2019.
Who will be on the judging panel?
Judges for the awards will be selected to represent the breadth of sectors involved in the awards. This panel will be announced in January 2019.
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por Alberto Jones
January 23, 2000
*originally posted on afrocubaweb.com
During the summer of 1966, as a student in Germany, I went through my life most revolting experience, when I visited Buchenwald, one of Nazi Germany best known concentration camp. Without ever being there, seeing the ovens, the human skin lamp shades, the films, it would not be possible to fully capture the bestiality in many of us.
But most difficult to understand was that this extermination complex was located a few miles from Weimer, the highly educated, cultural center of Germany, where the cream of that society, took part regularly in music or arts festivals, pretending nothing was wrong or intentionally remaining silent, sanctifying such heinous deed.
Millions of people paid the ultimate price, because of our complacency, lack of courage or complicity. Sixty years after, it appears we have learned very little from this tragedy or as it was then, we are too busy, too selfish to care about the suffering of others.
The tragic events surrounding 6 year old Elian Gonzalez, who was found Thanksgiving Day clinging to an inner tube off the shores of South Florida after the drowning death of his mother and 9 others involved in an ill-fated, alien smuggling attempt, have shocked the conscience of millions of people around the world.
This child, who may have suffered permanent psychological trauma and more physical pain than most of us in our lifetime, continues to be forcibly retained in a foreign environment, surrounded by people he has never seen before, turned into a celebrity and plunged into a media frenzy by the heartless, vengeful, ultra-right-wing Cuban American pseudo-politicians in Miami and New Jersey.
In order to explain their absurd position, they are presenting the most bizarre, baseless arguments; as they perceive the well being of the child in direct relation with the availability of Nintendo, Tommy's or McDonalds, creating an artificial "Dream World" around him, which incidentally, does not apply to hundreds of other Cubans, Haitians, Afro-Americans or poor Anglo children in Miami and every other city in this country.
But what makes this action more despicable, is that they are knowingly, systematically applying against this innocent child, well established and universally accepted theories of "Conditioned Reflexes," which was demonstrated many years ago by Pavlov and others.
By showering this child with an ample variety of foods, garments, toys, Disney World etc., they are imprinting in his young brain a world he will no longer have, as soon as he is returned to his father, creating a vacuum that will be replaced by withdrawal, anxiety, depression, or a socially unfit time bomb, capable of going off any time.
Having been in this world for much longer than I would like to accept, I have experienced first hand, the brutality, cruelty, visciousness that humans are capable of exhibiting. But for the most time, we expect to see these subhuman behavior associated with civil unrest or other types of deranged environment, that may explain in part, such actions.
But to do that in cold blood to a fragile, timid, scarred child, is beyond all humanoid classification of these barbarians disguised as teachers, mothers, politicians, pediatricians, psychologists, sociologists and even clergy!
As an Afro-Cuban, I am deeply troubled by the casual reporting or limited coverage of this horrendous human experience in the Black media. With few exceptions, prominent leaders with the moral standing capable of expressing their disgust, have been conspicuously silent.
But above and beyond the morality of this issue, no other racial/ethnic group in the world, should be more sensitive to any perception of forcefully restraining and separating family members, based upon our own tragic experience in which family members were separated and dispersed throughout this hemisphere.
It must be emphasized also that what is being done to this defenseless child by the Cuban-American community in Miami, is nothing more than a rehash of what they did to the native community in Latin America as of 1492, to the African slaves as of 1512, to the Afro-Cuban community until 1959 in Cuba and to the Afro-American community in South Florida since 1960, which they have subjugated and made hopelessly dependent, inflicting a massive influx of drugs and other social ills.
But if all of the above is nauseating and repugnant, even more so was the spectacle of watching the Three Kings Parade in Miami, in which New York Yankee Afro-Cuban pitcher "El Duke" Hernandez was the Grand Marshall of this event, thereby sanctioning and giving approval to the past behavior of this group of right wing Cuban-Americans.
This individual, through his irresponsible action, has tried to obscure or ignore the horrendous racism, ignorance, poverty, hunger and the deaths of thousands of children through preventible causes inflicted on our people by these criminals when they owned the lives and property in Cuba.
This traitor cannot deny that if he did not feel it himself, he heard from his parents, neighbors, how it was and what these people did to us.
These Miami Cuban-Americans, rightfully driven out of Cuba FOREVER, were the enforcers and perpetrators of our 29% illiteracy rate, 24% infant mortality, segregated neighborhoods, beaches, clubs. They forced us to live in huts without electricity, running water, sewer, no jobs, and openly prohibited us to work in department stores, banks, office settings or even drive a provincial bus.
These are the same individuals that forced Nat King Cole, Josephine Baker and other luminaries, to use the kitchen door in order to enter the night club where they were to perform. These are the same individuals that bragged that their puppet President Batista, was denied entry in the Havana Yatch Club.
These are the same individuals, that when beaches and clubs were integrated in Cuba in 1960,
they UNANIMOUSLY refused to enter to these places and renamed them SOLOVANNICHE. Later, we were able to unscramble this as SOLO VAN NICHE or ONLY WHERE NIGGERS GO!
But what makes more blatant, offensive and painful the irresponsible behavior of "El Duque" is the extensive and proud history of Black Cubans, who since the Ladder Conspiracy against slavery have crafted one of the most dignified, honorable and heroic history in this hemisphere.
No Afro-Cuban can ever forgive the affront to the memory of Antonio Maceo, Guillermon Moncada or Quintin Banderas. Mariana Grajales, the Black mother of the Cuban Nation, who gave the lives of 9 members of her family in the war of independence, may have cried for the first time in her life, to know, that such a THING, could be one of us!
But his indignity has no parallel. Made drunk by the few millions paid to him by his team owners, he feels compelled to be on his knees, to accept his self-inflicted inferiority, to forgive and forget our history.
Jesus Menendez, the sugar industry union leader, with approximately the same or less level of education than this other Personality, but with an absolute sense of dignity, self respect and love for his nation, was called to the White House, -not for the 6 million that is paid to "El Duque"- he was handed a blank, signed, federal check for him to fill out and stop the strike in Cuba. He refused the check, returned to Cuba and under orders "from above" was shot as he detrained in the station in Mazanillo.
Jesus Menendez is another of the endless list of Afro-Cubans heros who Cubans respect, admire and imitates on a daily basis. "El Duque" will be remembered by the Cubans for opposite reasons!
I am forced to admit, that the actions of "El Duque" Hernandez, have created in me the same revolting experience as the one I experienced in Buchenwald 35 years ago and never thought I would ever have to relive!


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Time for changes in your life? Is this a time of new beginnings? Maybe a time of fresh promises to yourself and others? Perhaps the best step is to brush up on which goals, plans, and resolutions are most likely to work. Here are valuable goal-setting tips for the highly sensitive person and for everyone.
This is an excerpt from Pillars of a Balanced Life: An Introduction to Goal-Setting for the Highly Sensitive Person, a free four-week email mini-course.
Understanding the time factor is a way to pull back the curtain on the future and better predict our level of satisfaction when we actually move into that future.
For distant events, we think about how we want the future to unfold. Researcher and author Heidi Grant Halvorson, author of Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals, says that "we adopt goals and plans with potentially rich rewards that are also logistical nightmares."
What were we thinking!!!!
For near-term plans, we often turn down what would have been rewarding. We are thinking only in terms of the details to be accomplished rather than how much fun an event or experience might be.
Researchers found that students who had weeks to prepare a paper often chose the more difficult assignments. When something had to be done in the next few days, they went with the easiest option available.
Other studies showed that people planning for the longer term believe that their future week has 14 more hours available.
The incredible, stretchable week! Would that it were so!
There is some evidence that, in an eight hour day, we are only productive about five hours. So those additional 14 hours may be more like three more days' work than two days' more.
Even an all-nighter is not going to be enough to close the gap between the plan and the fallout from real life. There may be other surprises, delays, or disappointments to contend with as well.
Because these extra hours are mostly imaginary, regrets often appear as time goes on.
This is the sixth post on goal-setting for the HSP. It has included an excerpt from the free four-week e-course Pillars of a Balanced Life--An Introduction to Goal-Setting for the Highly Sensitive Person. To learn more about goal-setting in general and especially for the HSP, you are invited to the full mini-course.
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OK. You need to understand how Solo Advertising sell. This is it, short and sweet.
Composing your Solo Advertising, not rocket science… at all.
This post itself is a visual example of what great solo advertisements look like. It is a little more than most solo advertisements are but hey, it is an example of one.
Bullet points your Solo Ads the same as you see here.
Solo ads are all about skim reading. Individual cruse through them at warp speed thus makes a bullet point and back it up extremely fast.
Your Solo Advertising names, simple as one, two, three.
Solo advertising with excellent names will sell your merchandise. Simply take a look at the headings here in bold text. They are essentially section names. You're still reading so it is operating. That is what you what your solo ads to make people do, read them! Then you will sell big time.
Say it. Do not hold back, Say it!
Hey, guess what? It's possible for you to place your web site address in your solo ads more than once. Why not raise your odds of people seeing your website and selecting in?
Call me to action baby!
When your solo advertisements have powerful "calls to action" or mixtures of powerful words, that are what gets people to your website. It is recommended to place a call to actions only before your web site addresses every time you include it in your solo ad.
Domain names, a clever Solo Advertising selling trick.
Domain names can be trendy things to get your readers with also. For instance, you can purchase a domain name that is part of the title in your solo ad, ties into the text, your merchandise and makes your advertising appear snappy. You can purchase a domain name for each advertising actually cheep. It's worth the $3-$10 dollars because generally the more domain names you purchase at once the less they cost.
Getting cheep Solo Advertising and chopping down advertising costs.
It's possible for you to find extremely amazing Ezine publishers who truly give you an office telephone to call them, who reply to it! They generally offer you cut prices in your solo advertising because you are likely to be a repeat customer.
A caution about Solo Ads and SPAM.
Use a junk checker before you ever submit your solo advertisements, or they may never see the light of day. To put it differently, get delivered. There are lots of great quality free JUNK checkers. This is a friendly proposition. Discover, download and use one to assess your advertising before you submit them.
It's possible for you to get folks on the way out the door.
Place a P.S. message in your solo advertisements to keep your subscriber's interest
down to the last sentence. Actually, you can use a P.S. more than once. Studies reveal the second P.S. gets the greatest answer. Thus make that one a powerful call to action.
Okay, this is the big secret.
This is how you secure the deal, get leads and make sales. Make your own web site that links into the title, domain name and text in your solo advertising. The more your solo ad's content and web site relate. The more leads your advertising will yield,
the more sales you will make.
That is it. That is the game. I trust this helps you.
Solo Ads are excellent but there are many methods to create leads to learn about that are more targeted and do not cost a dime.


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Silver eagles are flying high! The U.S. Mint reports the first two months of 2016 indicates an annualized amount of American Silver Eagles between 55 and 60 MILLION ounces!! You read that right – 55 to 60 MILLION. We can only hope the U.S. Mint decides to continue rationing the amount of ounces released throughout 2016!!
To put this into proper perspective the YEARS between 1986 and 2007 – 21 years in total – the U.S. Mint produced fewer American Silver Eagles for the entire YEAR than the U.S. Mint has produced and released in the first two MONTHS of 2016.
Take a look at this chart:
Please keep in mind the "allocated" (read rationed) sales of Silver Eagles means the U.S. Mint is producing what is suspected to be less than market demand. Where would these figures be in a free flowing market? Would they be substantially higher? Would they about the same? We will never know. What we do know is this: The Perth Mint out of Australia, began producing the Kangaroo coin to compete with the Silver Eagle and Royal Canadian Mints Silver Maple Leaf. The Silver Maple Leaf is on rationed quantities like the Silver Eagles. What has happened is the Perth Mint is now producing well over 500,000 more coins per MONTH than previous years. In the past the Perth Mint averaged 300,000 silver coins per month and their production has increased to just over a MILLION per month.
Here is another chart to give you a visual:
Will the U.S. Mint be able to continue producing just over 5 million ounces of Silver Eagles per month? Will we be witness to rationed volumes throughout all of 2016? Will the Silver Kangaroo continue to grow in popularity? Only time will be able to answer these questions and so many more.
When you have idiots deciding monetary policy for their personal gain and gains for their friends, people eventually wake up to the corruption. The Federal Reserve has toyed with our economy to the point that people, worldwide, are growing weary of having their wealth stolen to enrich a handful of people. The move into silver and gold is one way that people are able to protect their wealth and we are seeing the first stages of the third phase of this massive gold bull market. When this phase reaches it's peak – look out!! Got physical?
Louis Cammarosano, Smaulgld, and I break down what has happened over the past the month and review the impact of rationing volumes and some of the reasoning behind it.
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Kawarthas Northumberland invites local businesses to be involved in Canada's first ever waterway "Trail Town" program. This program will feature the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site of Canada as the trail.
Similar programs elsewhere have created trail-friendly towns that successfully entice trail tourists into local business districts, generating millions of dollars in sustainable economic growth for small businesses.
"Benefits for participating businesses include the opportunity to increase revenue by engaging relatively low-impact trail visitors," said Brenda Wood, Executive Director for Kawarthas Northumberland. "Participating businesses receive guidance on how to better serve paddlers, boaters, and land-trail users who seek to enjoy areas within two kilometers of the Trent-Severn Waterway. We provide a kit that includes trail information and history as well as a decal for their window, and an opportunity to participate in related retail promotions and tourism marketing as a Trail-Friendly business."
Thus far, the communities of Campbellford, Hastings, Lakefield, Buckhorn, Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Coboconk, Rosedale and Kirkfield have confirmed interest in becoming designated as Trent-Severn Trail Towns.
Businesses within these communities can apply for "Trent-Severn Trail Friendly" designation. The program is voluntary and has criteria, including that staff be familiar with the waterway, provide friendly customer service, be knowledgeable of other businesses along the waterway, and maintain trail-friendly information. The program is intended to help local businesses serve trail users and to encourage trail users to patronize the businesses that participate. There is no cost for businesses to participate.
Interested businesses can contact email@example.com for an application.


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Provide educational programs and workshops for shellfish farmers, highlighting growout production technology, seed production, product quality, marketing, water quality, health monitoring, species diversification and organizational development. All subject areas are to be integrated in a total management plan to allow for profitable, sustainable production of hard clams in Florida.
The formation and facilitation of a shellfish aquaculture advisory committee, which consists of representatives from small farms and larger businesses, hatchery and nursery operations, equipment suppliers, and seafood wholesalers and distributors.
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An ambitious sales advisor from Australia who now works at a national housebuilder in Fremington says he loves the Devon lifestyle.
Tony Longbottom at Bovis Homes' Water's Edge location in Fremington, Devon
Tony Longbottom, based at Bovis Homes' Water's Edge location in Fremington, said the Tarka Trail, coastline and the village's character, history and parks, were drawing home buyers to the area.
Tony has worked in housebuilding for 11 years and moved to nearby Tiverton 5 years ago. Water's Edge, popular with first-time buyers, families and retirees, overlooks the River Taw and boasts great views over the surrounding countryside.
Tony, who grew up in Perth and has worked his way up the career ladder in the industry, said: "Water's Edge is so pretty. It's hidden behind a church and park and there are old walls and Grade II-listed buildings. It's so aesthetically pleasing and a wonderful place to live.
"I love it here, it's quiet and relaxed but there are so many activities to do, especially if you're into cycling and running. Being by the coast too, is beautiful and it's a great place to raise a family.
"Perth is a bustling city, the pace of life is much quicker and of course, it is a lot less green. The housing market was much faster there, it was all about speed and you were working around the clock. But in Fremington I love building relationships and discussing our brilliant house types.
"At Water's Edge, we're extremely family and customer-focused and are always considering what is best for home buyers here."
Tony has four children, Ashlee, 18 and Hayli, 14, who live in Australia and Alice, 7 and Ben, 6, in Tiverton.
Having also worked in Ottery Saint Mary and Cranbrook, Tony is excited about the options for house hunters at Water's Edge, where Help to Buy – Equity Loan, Home Exchange and Smooth Move are offered.


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Adj. to 400k sq ft Sports Complex-Breaking Ground Spring 2020
Sleep Inn & Suites
6698 East Brandt Road, Galion, OH 44833
The Sleep Inn & Suites Galion isa limited service hotel located in Galion, Ohio. The Property is situated on East Brandt Road which is off Highway 598. It is easily accessible via U.S. Highway 30. It is six miles away from the Galion Municipal Airport and two miles from the Downtown Galion. The Hotel is near local tourist attractions such as the Amick Reservoir, The Gill House, Brownella Cottage, Historic Grace Church and PECO Park. Dining, shopping, and entertainment options are within a few miles from the Hotel.
- 62 Non-smoking guestrooms
- Four Story, Interior Corridor
- Choice Family of Brands Near Local Area Businesses, Avita Health Systems, Imasen Bucyrus Technology Inc., and others
- Crawford County and the State of OHIO building 400k square foot sports complex on site adjacent to Sleep Inn. Breaking ground Spring 2020.
- Hotel sits on busiest four lane Highway 30 intersection in Galion.
- Assumable loan: $4.2mm at 6% amortized over 25 years
READ: Planned Galion sports and recreation facility slated to receive state funding
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WHEN one looks at the data on economic competitiveness, social services, education, infrastructure, mobile phone use, the African-Arab countries, especially Tunisia and Egypt, are usually among the top 10.
However, when it comes to press freedom and political freedom, the Northern African Arab-speaking and Muslim countries simply disappear and end up at or near the bottom.
This brings to mind an article earlier in the year in the Journal of Democracy, which examined the wider question of "Why are there no Arab democracies?"
The author, Larry Diamond, makes the point that religion (Islam) cannot be the reason why there are no Arab democracies, because there are several Islamic countries that are nearly modern democracies–Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Africa's own Senegal, etc. He mentions the corrupting influence of oil, but still that is not a good enough explanation for me.
My own take is that the desert also has something to do with it. Countries (and within countries, regions) that are near or surrounded by desert or semi-desert conditions tend to be illiberal. Even in an old democracy like the USA, Texas politics has a reactionary ring to it that you won't find in Massachusetts. Australia is a modern democracy, but its treatment of its Aboriginal people is shameful. The Kalahari Desert bequeathed us narrow-minded racist/apartheid regimes in South Africa and present-day Namibia. Israel's treatment of its own Arab – and lately non-Arab – population is embarrassing.
In semi-arid Ethiopia and Eritrea, the big men there rule with hammers and tongs. I think the desert slows down the flow of enlightened ideas.
More significantly, when you look at countries like Egypt, you see that in desert countries you do not have many independent farmers. In Egypt everyone is squeezed along the River Nile. In these countries, therefore, whether you eat or not are often up to the government. The fact that government feeds most people either directly through bread handouts or food subsidies makes the central authority very strong, and people are reluctant to challenge it – or rather they have a high incentive to be obedient to it.
I also think that nomadic and Bedouin societies where camels are important have a very different (long-term) patient mindset that autocrats exploit, as opposed to those where it's the horse and cow that are the big thing. A dromedary camel has the average life span of 40 years. A horse lives for 25-30 years, while a cow's lifespan is in the region of 15-20 years; modern dairy cattle are have only a few productive years, and are usually culled after 5-6 years.


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Good production needs clean water
How important is clean water for cows?
Of the food intake ruminants use for maintenance, milk production, rearing a calf and/or to produce meat, as much as 85% can end up as waste. Waste that can be used as fertiliser.
This waste needs to be stored and used in an environmentally friendly way.
And while many farmers consider slurry a waste product, growing numbers see it has fertiliser value and so can reduce bought-in fertiliser.
Fertiliser value depends on variables such as time of application and weather. Applying it in cool moist weather in spring rather than summer increases the amount of ammonium-N captured by the crop and reduces losses of N resulting from ammonia volatilisation.
The method of application also has a major bearing, for example, applying slurry below the crop canopy with a vertical trailing shoe spreader allows the grass to harness more of the ammonia and reduce ammonia loss to the atmosphere.
Irish company Abbey Machinery, in its recent Guide to Slurry Management, refers to six key steps to get the best from effluent and realise its eventual potential.
The process starts with proper storage and agitation of slurry to get a homogenous mix, picking the right equipment to transport the slurry, application method, environmental considerations, minimising compaction and using technology for accurate application.
Abbey makes a big range of manure spreaders and slurry tankers and pays due attention to the method of application.
Its trailing shoe applicators are available in 6m and 7m working widths with 24 or 28 outlets of 50mm diameter across the unit. Feeding is by a Vogelsang ExaCut macerator that helps create a homogenous mix while also reducing potential blockages. The effluent is fed to hardened cast iron shoes carried on sprung legs attached to self levelling booms.
The Abbey Tri App system has a 7.5m working width comprising individual floating sections and a forward folding boom design. Again, fed by a Vogelsang distributor with an auto reverse function, the unit can also carry a 600m reel assembly.
The cereals applicator is set up to cover 12m. It uses much the same technologies as other applicators in the range but has rigid feed pipe ends to ensure application on the ground next to the plants for optimum utilisation.
A further option is a 7.5m door mounted (DM) band spreader that can be retro fitted to the rear door of a slurry tanker. The machine is fully galvanised.
The unit is mounted close to the tanker body to optimise weight transfer to the tractor hitch point, and it has vertical folding booms for easy transport.
Abbey says its wide range of applicators help make efficient use of a readily available organic fertiliser, emit fewer odours than traditional splash plates, reduce grazing and downtimes and help achieve a more uniform spread pattern resulting in better utilisation by plants.
See the Abbey team at the Irish Enterprise Exhibit at Fieldays.


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Open November 21st - December 23rd 2020
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, November 26th
Special hours: Friday, November 27th - OPEN 9am to 5pm
* Last entry into the u-cut fields is 4:30pm *
~Choose and cut your Christmas Tree or select one of our fresh cut trees~
Woody Acres is a family owned and operated farm located in Penfield, NY. The Christmas trees were originally planted by Dave Woodward over 20 years ago, his aim was to increase the diversification of his farming. Woody Acres has now been selling trees for more than 10 years. Today we currently have about 50,000 trees planted in various growth stages.
Breathe in the clean air and indulge in the smell of a freshly cut tree. Grab your camera, invite your family and friends, and make some holiday memories at Woody Acres!
Breathe in the clean air and indulge in the smell of a freshly cut tree. Grab your camera, invite your family and friends, and make some holiday memories at Woody Acres!
U-Cut Christmas trees are priced at $48, fresh cut trees are priced as marked. Here at Woody Acres we accept cash, credit and check as forms of payment.
Types of Christmas trees on the farm (*Currently available):
*Blue Spruce
*Canaan Fir
*Concolor Fir
*Fralsam Fir
*Fraser Fir
*Korean Fir
*Meyer Spruce
*Nordman Fir
*Norway Spruce
*Turkish Fir
Wreaths and Evergreen Arrangements:
Wreaths and Evergreen Arrangements:
Handcrafted Wreaths, Kissing balls, Swags, Mailbox Huggies, Mantel Pieces, beautiful table Centerpieces and many more are made and decorated right on our Farm. A large selection is available in Woody Acres Christmas Tree Shop.
Wreath pre-ordering is now available. Email Woody Acres at firstname.lastname@example.com to place an order. Wreaths available for pre-order include:
8", 10", 12", 16" & 24" round frame
3ft round frame
Mantel Piece
Mailbox Huggies
Kissing Balls
Woody Acres
1530 Harris Road, Penfield, NY 14526 / 585-872-2759
Conveniently located 20 min East of Rochester, NY - Easy access from I590, Exit 7 and NY-104E, Exit NY-250 towards Webster.


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My name is Brian Oliphant and I'm an AFAA certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor with 18+ years in the Fitness Industry. I specialize in High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), long distance running, strength, core, and flexibility training.
Fitness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are my passions. With today's fast-paced and busy lifestyles we tend to neglect our overall wellness. We often find excuses (i.e. Work, Social Media, Computer Games) for not being physically active because 'time' is a factor. My rule is to disconnect from these excuses and make time for yourself. You are in charge of your wellness.
Being physically active and achieving your fitness goals doesn't involve spending countless hours at the gym. If you want to spend less time in the gym to get the results you've always wanted, make the commitment and contact me for a free personal training assessment.


text: Blood Disorders Platelet Function Disorders Overview Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment By Amber Yates, MD twitter linkedin Amber Yates, MD, is a board-certified pediatric hematologist and a practicing physician at Baylor College of Medicine. Learn about our editorial process Amber Yates, MD Medically reviewed by a board-certified physician Updated on January 16, 2020 Print Science Photo Library/Creative RF/Getty Images More in Blood Disorders Anemia White Blood Cell Disorders Polycythemia Vera & Myelofibrosis Platelet function disorders are a group of bleeding disorders where the platelets do not function appropriately, leading to bleeding. These disorders can be inherited (passed down in families) or acquired (developed at a later time). Symptoms Platelets are one part of our clotting system, the system that helps us stop bleeding. If your platelets don't function properly, you are at an increased risk of bleeding. Symptoms may include: Increased bruisingNosebleedsGum bleedingMenorrhagia (excessive menstrual bleeding)Prolonged bleeding after a cut or other injuryProlonged bleeding with surgery Causes Platelet function disorders can be divided into two large categories: congenital (inherited) or acquired. The majority of the disorders are congenital, including: Glanzmann's thrombastheniaBernard-Soulier syndromeGray platelet syndromeMYH9-related disorders: May-Hegglin anomaly, Epstein syndrome, Fechtner syndrome, and Sebastian syndromeWiskott-Aldrich syndrome: This is a syndrome of immunodeficiency and dysfunctional platelets. It is characterized by very small platelets (most platelet function disorders have normal to large platelets).Chediak-Higashi syndromeHermansky-Pudlak syndrome Acquired causes include: Medications: Medications like aspirin, dipyridamole (Persantine), and clopidogrel (Plavix) are designed to reduce the function of platelets. Ibuprofen also decreases the effectiveness of platelets but less than aspirin.Liver diseaseUremia (severe renal disease)Myeloproliferative disorders like essential thrombocythemia Diagnosis Opposed to other platelet disorders, which are often issues with the platelet number (elevated or decreased), platelet function disorders may have normal platelet counts. Other types of platelet function disorders can have thrombocytopenia, or low platelet count. The platelets should be reviewed under the microscope on a peripheral blood smear. Several of the congenital platelet function disorders result in platelets that are larger than normal. Others are missing key components of the platelets, called granules, which can be seen. Sometimes the platelets are normal in appearance and size. The remaining work-up begins similarly to other bleeding disorders. Opposed to hemophilia (a disorder of coagulation factors), screening tests like prothrombin time (PT) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT) are normal. Diagnosing platelet function disorders require specialty testing. Below is a shortlist of commonly used tests. Bleeding time: This test is not considered specific to platelet function disorders and because of test limitations is not considered an accurate test of the clotting system.Platelet function assay: This is considered by many to be a good screening test for platelet disorders. This test is affected by the platelet count and may not be accurate if you have low platelet counts.Platelet aggregation testing: This test looks at how well the platelets stick to one another (aggregation) in response to different stimuli. This test can also be used to measure the effectiveness of aspirin or clopidogrel (Plavix) therapy.Platelet electron microscopy: This is a special way to look at platelets with a special microscope that can see the individual parts of the platelet. Treatments Treatment is based on the individual platelet function disorder you have. Some platelet function disorders rarely need treatment unless you are injured or require surgery. Aspirin and NSAIDs: Avoid aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen. These medications reduce the function of platelets which may worsen the bleeding risk.Hormonal contraceptives: Similar to other causes of severe menstrual bleeding, hormonal contraceptives can be used to keep menstrual bleeding to a minimum.Anti-fibrinolytic medications: Because it can be difficult for the body to make stable clots, particularly on the moist surfaces of the mucosa (mouth, nose, etc.), antifibrinolytic medications like Amicar or Lysteda may be used to stop bleeding. These medications are commonly used in these conditions for nosebleeds, gum bleeding, and menorrhagia. They can also be used after surgical procedures (particularly, mouth, nose, and throat) to prevent bleeding.Platelet transfusions: Even in platelet function disorders with normal platelet counts, platelet transfusions may be used for severe bleeding or if you need to go to surgery.Factor VIIa (NovoSevenRT) infusion: This factor replacement product can be used in some patients with platelet function disorders. This is used mostly in patients that are unable to receive platelet transfusions as a treatment option. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit


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Action: Leave bat roosts and roost entrances unlit
Key messagesRead our guidance on Key messages before continuing
- Three studies evaluated the effects of leaving bat roosts and roost entrances unlit on bat populations. One study was in the UK, one in Hungary and one in Sweden.
- Condition (1 study): One replicated, controlled study in Hungary found that juvenile bats had a higher body mass and greater forearm length at unlit roosts than at roosts with artificial lighting.
- Use (1 study): One replicated, before-and-after study in Sweden found that all of 13 unlit churches continued to be used by brown long-eared bat colonies over 25 years, but bat colonies abandoned their roosts at 14 of 23 churches that were either partly or fully lit with floodlights.
- Behaviour change (2 studies): Two replicated, controlled studies in the UK and Hungary found that more bats emerged, and bats emerged earlier and foraged for shorter periods, when roosts were left unlit than when they had artificial lighting.
Lighting in the vicinity of a bat roost may cause disturbance, altered behaviour and roost abandonment.
Supporting evidence from individual studies
replicated, controlled study in 2000 at two bat roosts within buildings in Aberdeenshire, UK (Downs et al. 2003) found that when roosts were left unlit more soprano pipistrelles Pipistrellus pygmaeus emerged than when roosts were illuminated with white or blue lights at both roosts, or red lights at one of two roosts. More soprano pipistrelles emerged when both roosts were left unlit (average 40 and 90 bats) than when roosts were illuminated with white light (2 and 24 bats) or blue light (6 and 62 bats). Red light only had an effect at one of two roosts. More bats emerged at one roost when it was unlit (40 bats) than when it was illuminated with red light (13 bats), but at the second roost similar numbers emerged with (72 bats) and without red light (90 bats). A hand-held halogen light with coloured filters was placed within 3–5 m of each of the two roosts. Over 20 nights in July–August 2000, nights with roosts unlit and nights with lighting were alternated. On nights with lighting, white, blue and red lights were rotated in a random order and changed every 30 seconds. On each of 20 nights, the number of bats emerging per 30 second interval was counted at dusk.
A replicated, controlled study in 2003–2006 at nine buildings in north and south-east Hungary (Boldogh et al. 2007) found that three bat species departed from roosts earlier and over a shorter period and juveniles were larger at roosts without artificial lighting. Lesser mouse-eared bat Myotis oxygnathus emerged between 21:10 and 22:15 at an unlit roost, compared to between 21:15 and 23:00 at an illuminated roost at which lights were turned off at 22:00 (over half the bats emerged after that time). Greater horseshoe bats Rhinolophus ferrummequinum showed a similar pattern. Geoffroy's bats Myotis emarginatus emerged between 21:00 and 22:00 at an unlit roost, but only after lights were switched off at 23:30 at an illuminated roost. The forearm length of juvenile bats was greater at unlit roosts (Geoffroy's bat: 36 mm; mouse-eared bat: 46–57 mm) than illuminated roosts (Geoffroy's bat: 31 mm; mouse-eared bat: 37–57 mm). Body mass of juveniles was also greater at unlit roosts (Geoffroy's bat: 6 g; mouse-eared bat: 15–23 g) than illuminated roosts (Geoffroy's bat: 5 g; mouse-eared bat: 11–20 g). The timing of emergence was measured (1–3 times) at two buildings when illuminated and when unlit, and at one unlit building. Body mass and forearm length of juvenile bats were measured at five illuminated buildings (133 bats) and three unlit buildings with similar conditions (same type of roof, 108 bats). Experiments were carried out in June–August 2003, 2005 and 2006.
A replicated, before-and-after study in 1980–2016 of 36 rural churches in southwestern Sweden (Rydell et al. 2017) found that all of 13 unlit churches continued to be used by brown long-eared bat Plecotus auritus colonies over 25 years, but bat colonies abandoned their roosts at 14 of 23 churches that were either partly or fully lit with floodlights. Unlit churches continued to be used by more bat colonies (13 of 13, 100%) than partly lit churches (7 of 13 bat colonies, 54%) or fully lit churches (2 of 10 bat colonies, 20%). Fewer bat colonies abandoned their roosts at partly lit churches (6 of 13, 46%) than at fully lit churches (8 of 10, 80%). All 36 churches were surveyed during one daytime visit in summer between 1980 and 1990 before lights were installed. Floodlights (1–4 lights) were installed on 23 churches (date of installation not reported). Lights were directed upwards illuminating the walls and tower of each church either on one side (partly lit, 13 churches) or from all directions (fully lit, 10 churches). Thirteen churches were left unlit. Surveys were repeated at each of 36 churches in May–October 2016 after lighting had been installed. Other confounding effects, such as changes in habitat and food availability in the wider landscape, were not accounted for.
Referenced papers
- Downs N.C., Beaton V., Guest J., Polanski J., Robinson S.L. & Racey P.A. (2003) The effects of illuminating the roost entrance on the emergence behaviour of Pipistrellus pygmaeus. Biological Conservation, 111, 247-252
- Boldogh S., Dobrosi D. & Samu P. (2007) The effects of the illumination of buildings on house-dwelling bats and its conservation consequences. Acta Chiropterologica, 9, 527-534
- Rydell J., Eklöf J. & Sánchez-Navarro S. (2017) Age of enlightenment: long-term effects of outdoor aesthetic lights on bats in churches. Royal Society Open Science, 4, 161077


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18-Year Olds: The Homestretch feat. Ana Morante
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About This Episode
Watching a child transform into an adult can be a lot to handle. And although most 18-year olds exhibit a lot of maturity, they still require a fair amount of guidance. How do you keep your status as parent and authority figure while allowing your children to have their own autonomy and maturity? Tune in to this episode for more.


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As we head further and further into winter the glorious summer days filled with sunshine and flowers seem a long way off. So here at Princess Sparkle we have decided to remind ourselves of some of our favourite summer flowers and to keep it on topic we have picked out some gorgeous accessories inspired by them.
Daisies conjure up images of fresh glorious sunny days of our childhood – so what better way to celebrate daisies than by wearing one for your wedding.
You can do this with this adorable example from Amanda Wyatt Amanda Wyatt 1014 Daisy Inspired Example
As a famous poet once remarked Pansies are expressive of grace, delicacy and tenderness. The pansy is such a beautiful flower why wouldn't you want to wear one on your big day? We have picked out a pansy themed piece Jenna Crystal Pearl
The anemone is a lovely dainty flower which appears at the very start of spring and as such it often used to represent new beginnings and youth. With this in mind what could be a more appropriate flower to wear on your big day as you start out on your big adventure.
The camellia is an elegant bloom and its petals have such beautiful symmetry making it a a perfect example of a flower to be worn by an elegant bride.
The Rose
No collection of flowers could possibly be complete without a mention of the ever lovely rose – we here at Princess Sparkle think you really can't beat a rose for elegance, romance and poise. So here we have a rose inspired example


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Congressman Will Hurd Hears From Locals
By: Kalene O'Brien
NewsWest 9
MIDLAND - "I ran for congress to be a representative not a congressman and part of that is getting out in the district and talking to folks about what they care about," Congressman Will Hurd, Representative of the 23rd District of Texas, said.
Hurd represents 29 counties in West Texas, he took a break from Washington and made his way to the Basin to hear what the locals are concerned about.
"What everyone at every stop asked about was Iran and what are we going to do with them and Iran is a real threat," Hurd, said.
Congress is working to reach a deal with Iran concerning nuclear weapons. Hurd says, bringing residents feedback to Washington is an important piece of the puzzle.
"It was exciting that people are caring about this issue and talking about this. I'm going to be up in Washington D.C. To make sure we do the right thing," Hurd, said.
After giving his ear to folks in Fort Stockton, Monahans, Pecos, and Crane Hurd says he's confident as he heads back to Capitol Hill.
"What was interesting is that it tells us that we're right on message and we're doing the things that people care about," Hurd, said.
Other concerns of residents included Netanyahu's recent visit to Washington, ISIS militants, and The Keystone Pipeline.
KWES NewsWest 9 / Midland, Odessa, Big Spring, TX: newswest9.com |


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Coast has snapped up actress Donna Air to showcase their party-tastic festive collection. The Geordie starlet and squeeze of James Middleton goes back to her modelling roots for the campaign, slipping her killer figure into an array of knockout frocks.
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Christmassy (and catwalk-inspired) red is in abudance, as are statement but chic sprinkles of sparkle. If you fancy something different to a dress this year though, look no further than the oh-so Dior metallic floral full skirt. We love how Donna's rocking it with a va va voom adding bodice, but a grey jersey tee and statement necklace will lend your party look an offbeat spin.
Starting at £65, the collection touches down this week, giving you plenty time to get your party season style sorted. Now we just need to learn how to re-create Donna's perfectly tousled locks!
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Banff Ski Resort Guide
In the heart of Banff National Park you'll find three superb ski resorts, known collectively as the Big 3 and consisting of Lake Louise, Sunshine Village and Mount Norquay.
With nearly 8,000 acres of ski-able terrain and a ticket that covers all three mountains, there are pistes, bowls, chutes and steeps here to satisfy any level of skier. In fact, the ski area is so special it has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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Skiing is king in Banff, for obvious reasons. But being located in a World Heritage Site of outstanding natural beauty means there are plenty of other options too. You can explore more of the park in traditional Canadian style, being pulled by a team of huskies. Mush your own pack out into the wilderness from Banff for a truly unique dog sledding experience. Or go for the slightly more elegant option of a horse drawn sleigh ride through the snow.
The more modern explorers might prefer to hop on a snowmobile, with full day and shorter guided tour options available. Visit the abandoned Silver Mining town located on top of a mountain, or explore fresh powder bowls.
If you'd rather travel under your own steam, then an ice walk through the narrow Johnston Canyon is exciting, especially if you strap on a head torch and go at night. Other activities include snow tubing, snowshoeing, ice fishing and a dramatic helicopter flight over the Rockies.
There are eating options for all tastes and budgets in Banff. Try the Magpie and Stump for hearty Mexican food or go Greek at Barpa Bill's Souvlaki. For more upmarket food that doesn't break the bank check out Melissa's Missteak, although it can get very busy, so you might want to get there early.
At the top end of the budget are the Maple Leaf Grille and Saltlik Steakhouse, where you'll find award winning food and a great selection of fine wines. There are also lots of places to eat on the mountain, including the Creekside Bar and Grill, the Sunshine Burger Company and Chimney Corner.
On the slopes
With some of the longest runs in North America and a season that lasts from mid-November until May, Banff offers exceptional skiing. Of the three resorts, Mount Norquay is considered the local hang out. Located just ten minutes outside of town it's also the oldest of the three, dating back to the 1920s.
It might be the smallest of the Big 3 but there is an excellent mix of runs with its most challenging (and most famous) piste being the Lone Pine. Other challenging slopes include Memorial Bowl and Temptation, both of which are accessed via the Mystic Express lift. There is also night skiing available here and a tubing park.
Lake Louise is the biggest of the mountains, with almost 150 designated runs, and can even claim to be Alberta's single biggest ski area. And it's also where you'll find some of the best views in the park over beautiful Lake Louise. From the Top of the World Express you can also take in the whole of the Bow Valley and peaks including Mount Allen, Mount Fay and Mount Babel. This is also the best of the three for beginners, with slopes for learners available from almost every lift. And the longest run here is an impressive five miles in length.
Sunshine is the least accessible from Banff, requiring a 20-minute bus ride and then 20 minute gondola trip to get there. But this remote resort is worth the effort, boasting some of the highest trails in Canada. It's also a self-contained village with its own accommodation so you can base yourself here during your holiday.
People have also been skiing here since the late 1920s, and with a superb snow record it's easy to see why it's popular. Head to the tree-covered Goat's Eye mountain for slopes including Billy Goat's Gruff, Goat's Head and Scapegoat. Goat's Eye is also where you'll find tree-lined cruisers that are a lot of fun.
If conditions are good, then pack your safety gear and head to Delirium Dive at Sunshine. You can access it via the Mount Standish Express, although it's always best to go with a guide as the terrain is pretty wild. Wild West is another top 'off the back' area to check out at Sunshine.
At Lake Louise you can find good off piste from the Top of the World lift between the main pistes. And while there are no isolated off piste areas like at Sunshine, the backside bowls and chutes present fun challenges. And on powder days you'll find huge amounts of untouched stuff.
At Mount Norquay, head over to the Lone Pine run where you can find some pretty nice powder between the pistes but there aren't any serious backside areas to explore.


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I always thought that sweet potatoes were part of the potato family. I mean they look like potatoes and have a lot of similar characteristics as potatoes, and they can be used and cooked in a lot of recipes that call for regular potatoes. I often cook them together too. But they are actually NOT part of the potato family at all. There are a starchy root vegetable from the bindweed family. Potatoes are part of the nightshade family. Who knew? They are very healthy, containing a bunch of vitamins and minerals including calcium and selenium, as well as vitamins B and C. They are also full of the antioxidant known as beta-carotene, which converts vitamins to energy once they are consumed. It is believed that sweet potatoes, as well as their cousin the purple potato (which we learned about earlier), help defend the body against free radicals, which may in turn, reduce the risk of cancer, particularly lung cancer. Although the research studies are still inconclusive at the moment. It is also believed that eating sweet potatoes can help prevent gastric ulcers, and they can also help improve blood sugar regulation for people with Type 2 diabetes. However, on the down side, if people are prone to kidney stones, they may want to limit their intake of the sweet potato, since they contain oxalates which bind calcium and other minerals together that could cause kidney stones. Overall though, eating sweet potatoes is a very good, healthy thing to do.
Sweet potatoes are very versatile and can be found all over the world. I cook with sweet potatoes a lot. I often use them when I make my dogs' food as well.
Today, I made sweet potato latkes, which are very similar to their cousin potato latkes, only they have a bit more pizzazz. Both are equally delicious, they just have a different style.
Frying them up.
The ingredients.
Putting everything together.
Sweet Potato Latkes
1 large sweet potato, peeled and shredded
2 jalapenos, chopped fine
1 heaping TBSP ginger, fresh or from a jar
salt, pepper & red pepper flakes to taste
cilantro, chopped fine
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs
cooking oil for frying
I use my food processor all the time, and I have an attachment that shreds, so I use this all the time as well. Mix all your ingredients together. The best way to mix them is with your hands. Yes, you are going to get your hands dirty and sticky. Sorry about that. You want the mixture to be thick enough to form a ball and keep it's shape, but not to firm or stiff. Form into balls and press slightly to flatten them out. I made mine about the size of a tennis ball, but you can make them any size you like. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place your sweet potato balls on the paper. I like to refrigerate mine for at least 1 hour before cooking, so everything sets. You don't need much oil, but you do want it very hot before placing your sweet potato balls in the pan. Brown them to a nice golden brown on both sides, for about 5-7 minutes per side. I had some leftover chili-lime dressing that I put on top, but sour cream and chives would work well too. I served these as a I side dish to my Thai basil-coconut shrimp.


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Takeoff The Last Rocket Album
Following the release of Quavo's solo album Quavo Huncho, it is time for the other Migos members, Takeoff and Offset to present their solo material.
The first to go is Takeoff who is often regarded as the most underrated member in the group.
Last Tuesday, Quality Control Music held a listening session for tastemakers and media personalities to present his upcoming music at the Record Plant studios in Los Angeles, CA. It was hosted by Quality Control founders Pierre "P" Thomas and Kevin "Coach K" Lee.
Today as promised, The Migos rapper has finally released the project and it's tagged "The Last Rocket ". It comes out laced with 12 tracks in total.
Check out the album in its entirety below and share your thoughts.
Download Takeoff The Last Rocket Album Zip below.


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God of War has been a smashing success for Sony Santa Monica and Cory Barlog is visibly content with the project, but its development hit some "dark, dark points," according to the director.
At Devcom 2018 (via Games Industry), Barlog reflected upon the production process, highlighting the need for developers to "process" and "feel" their doubts before moving on. He said that he wanted to "give up many times" throughout God of War's development but executive producer Yuni Yang and general manager Shannon Studstill talked him out of it.
"The reason I ended up succeeding is because of this team, because of these people who cared so much about the individual aspect of the game that was theirs," said Barlog. "They took ownership, and they pushed themselves farther beyond than they ever thought they would to get there."
Barlog revealed that Kratos' son Atreus was almost cut from the game several times because the executives felt that the concept was too ambitious. However, Barlog stuck to his guns.
"The concept of Atreus scared a lot of people," he explained. "It scared everyone on the team, it scared the executives because I didn't want to do just an additional character delivering narrative." At one point, Yang asked him to design the game without Atreus.
"I was very childish, and designed the most expensive arthouse game you've ever seen, which had Kratos saying three words throughout all of it," admitted Barlog. "She [Yang] realized what I was doing and said, 'fine, fine, keep him.'"
God of War released in April 2018. It was one of July's best-selling PlayStation 4 games in the US, according to NPD.
God of War Atreus Almost Cut From the Game 'Many Times'
[Source: Games Industry]


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One part eagle, three parts sailor's best friend, the Alerion Express 38 is the offspring of a collaboration between the late designer Carl Schumacher and the ever-adventurous designer/marketeer Garry Hoyt.
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Don't have time for a long commentary-type post, but here are some events that I'm seeing around the midlands and the country:
- Columbia City Hall renovations are finished, but a little more expensive that originally intended. They originally budgeted $500,000, but ended up spending over twice that: $1,113,411 as of late last week. Bryan's status: not surprised.
- Gamecock QB Connor Shaw is out for two weeks. He has a "sprained shoulder" (his throwing shoulder), the team will be relying on Dylan Thompson for awhile. Bryan's status: not optimistic.
- Eric Holder and the DOJ are going to sue North Carolina over their new Voter-ID laws. It astounds me how people let these guys make racist arguments for how Voter ID is discrimination. Bryan's status: Bryan's status: annoyed at the DOJ.
- Government Shutdown Looms. Apparently, the folks running the government are having a little disagreement on something, and a government shutdown might occur. For those of you unfamiliar with a government shutdown of "non-essential" workers, it looks a lot like a weekend. Bryan's status: Whatever, bro.
- Remember the "hockey stick" graph? Yeah, that was totally bogus. Bryan's Status: Shocked!*
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Below is a list of items or positions currently needed at our Rock Hall Yacht Club. If you would like to donate any of these items or volunteer, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com. Thank you! Every little bit of your time and generosity helps!
Supplies /Furniture
- Grass seed
- Vanity / sink for clubhouse men's room
- Vanity / sinks for clubhousewomen's room
- Lights & mirrors for bathrooms
Event leaders
- Trivia Night
- Waterfront beef and beer
- Wine tasting
If you don't have the time or things we need, we'd be grateful for a monetary donation towards a project or an objective you would like to support!
Projects / Odd Jobs
- Paint outside men's room wall
- Pressure wash concrete in pavilion
- Replace old boards in the deck
- Screws in outdoor furniture
- Rebuild sailboat whirlygig
- Weeding
- Permanent Fire Pit
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The "sip and see", a new way to meet baby
The sip and see: a new trend, a passing fad or the first steps of a tradition that will be part of our customs?
No matter, this post-natal feast has the wind in the sails. Explanations on the phenomenon.
It would be to the Europeans that we owe the most fashionable feast of the moment to new parents, the sip and see. Preferred by many to the conventional baby shower, it allows to celebrate the arrival of the newborn and present to the entourage, while sipping a small glass of bubbles.
Exit the endless individual visits! Two to six weeks after giving birth, everyone gets home at the same time. More inclusive than the shower, and mostly reserved for women, the feast of sip and see brings friends and family together. From simple to extravagant, the event has limits only the imagination and wishes of new parents.
The pros and the cons
Do not force guests to present gifts by hand, some are of the opinion that this holiday is less mercantile than the baby shower. On the other hand, others see it as an episode of intense stress for the newborn and disapprove of the alcohol consumption associated with the birth. Many are also concerned about breastfeeding mothers who would be tempted to drink at the same time.
Is alcohol obliged?
Although the concept is directly related to the consumption of a small glass of wine or sparkling wine, nothing prevents mothers from opting for non-alcoholic cocktails, juices or smoothies. What is important to remember is that the "sip" portion serves as a pretext to emphasize a birth and to welcome the child into his community.
The duty of the guests
Generally, it is a friend and / or dad who organize the party. Why? So as not to exhaust Mummy who is probably (already) in a sleep deficit and who has just (almost) to give birth. The guests also have some responsibility. If they find that the new mom is about to collapse under fatigue or that baby is struggling with arm changes, they should notice the signs and know how to bow at the right time.
Finally, sip and see is not just for births. We can decide to organize one to present photos of travel, a new painting or anything new that we would like to show to relatives.


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We have organised a residential visit for pupils to take place from Monday 11th March to Wednesday 13th March 2019. The visit will be to Losehill Hall and it will cost £120.00 per child, which includes all activities, resources, meals and accommodation.
In order to keep the costs down, we are asking parents to provide transport for their children to and from Losehill Hall. A meeting for parents will be held nearer the time to co-ordinate sharing lifts and to give further details of clothing needed etc.
Children will be accompanied by members of St. George's staff at all times.
The bare bones of the trip is set out in the attached letter, to give you some idea of what the children can expect. If you would like your child to take part in this visit, please complete the attached slip and send this in with your deposit of £30 (cheques payable to St. George's Primary School) by Monday 26th November.


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Strengthening Grandfamilies Videos
This video series on Mindful Self Care offers practical ideas and tools for skillfully working with stress. The strategies described in these videos draw on the wisdom of mindfulness which is a way of paying attention in the present moment and bringing greater awareness and acceptance into our lives. Join Sue Schneider, Ph.D., from Colorado State University Extension, in exploring how to better manage stress, mindfully work with difficulties, and make your self-care a priority.
- Mindful self care: Part 1
- Mindful self care Part 2: The Mindful STOP
- Mindful self care Part 3: Leaning into distress
- Mindful self care Part 4: Befriending negative thoughts
- Mindful self care Part 5: Prioritizing self care
This video series features interviews with conference speakers of the 2012 Rocky Mountain Conference on Aging. The conference theme was Strengthening Practices and Systems to Support Grandfamilies. These videos provide highlights from the educational sessions.
Bert Hayslip Ph.D. is a Regents Professor of Psychology at the University of North Texas. He received his doctorate from University of Akron and taught at University of Akron before joining University of North Texas. Dr. Hayslip has conducted research and worked with grandfamilies for over 20 years, having published numerous journal articles and books on the topic.
Dr. Hayslip Interviews:
- The Nature and Context of Today's Grandfamilies
- The Challenges and Benefits Facing Caregiving Grandparents Grandfamilies
Christine A. Fruhauf, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor and Director, Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies and Coordinator of the Gerontology Interdisciplinary Minor at Colorado State University. Dr. Fruhauf earned her doctorate in Human Development from Virginia Tech. Her research interests include grandparent-grandchild connections, family caregiving issues, and pedagogical issues pertaining to gerontological education.
Dr. Fruhauf Interviews:
Tammy L. Henderson, Ph.D. is Associate Professor in Human Development and Family Sciences at Oklahoma State University where she conducts research in the area of family policy, law, and diversity. She completed her doctoral studies in Human Development and Family Sciences at Oregon State University. As a family policy and law scholar, Henderson has published over 32 articles and book chapters focused on grandparent rights and responsibilities, foster care, mentoring, and diversity and policies.
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Marinated meats grilled over glowing coals, called satays in Southeast Asia, have an irresistible combination of sweetness, heat, acid, and spice that is downright addictive.
Travel to Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Bali and Cambodia, and you'll find these popular snacks on every corner.
However, you don't have to take a long plane trip to enjoy these tasty bites. You can recreate a version in your own backyard on your grill—whether it's gas or charcoal.


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Best new instructional resources on the internet
Explore history in the making with "The Impeachment Vote"
In December, William Jefferson Clinton became just the second U.S. president to be impeached. This PBS site offers analysis of the historic House vote and the resignation of Rep. Bob Livingston, R-La., that preceded it. RealAudio clips include reactions from presidential historians and the American public, a comparison of President Clinton's character to that of President Nixon, and a discussion of how the impeachment represents a cultural divide. Four foreign journalists tell how news of the president's impeachment was received abroad, and a list of who voted for and against each article of impeachment is given. A "Teacher Resources" section suggests ideas for using the site in the classroom.
Finding precedent: The impeachment of Andrew Johnson
If you're looking for a historical context to the president's situation, here's a great place to start. The only other impeachment in U.S. history, the 1868 impeachment of Andrew Johnson, is documented here through its coverage in Harper's Weekly. The most important periodical of its time, Harper's Weekly both shaped and reflected public opinion. With original news articles, editorials, and political cartoons, the site illustrates how Johnson's contemporaries viewed his impeachment. An "Impeachment Simulation Game" created by retired history teacher Eric Rothschild further brings to life the circumstances and arguments under which Johnson was impeached, tried, and acquitted.
Let students' imaginations soar with "Flights of Inspiration"
Taking flight from the sordid political landscape, this site from the Franklin Institute and the Science Museum of London tells the remarkable story of aviation. Spiced with contemporary accounts and photographs, it details the history of flight–from the Wright Brothers ("Wilbur Wright and his younger brother Orville were ordinary boys with ordinary toys. Somehow, they became extraordinary men with extraordinary machines") to the first nonstop transatlantic flight. A section called "Your Own Flight" challenges students to learn about the forces of flight by designing, testing, and improving on their own model aircraft, and a "Teacher's Zone" section offers tips for using the site in science classes.
Astronomy lessons that are out of this world
Through funding from NASA, faculty at Montana State University and K-12 teachers nationwide have developed an extensive library of interactive science education materials. These web-based lessons incorporate data, images, and resources culled from Voyager missions to explore NASA themes like "Sun-Earth Connections" and "The Search for Origins." The classroom-ready lessons consist of "Student Inquiries," through which students use data to construct first-hand knowledge about the universe, and "SpaceQuests," collaborative group projects in which the class divides into research teams to tackle scientific problems. Information about each NASA theme–its goals, discoveries, missions, and further research–also is available.
The Modern Library's "100 Best Novels" for discussion
When The Modern Library published its list of the 100 best novels of the twentieth century last summer, it sparked a flurry of debate among modern literature enthusiasts. This site includes the original list–selected by such luminaries as Maya Angelou and Gore Vidal and topped by James Joyce's Ulysses–as well as the results of a reader's poll (capped by Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged and Fountainhead), Radcliffe Publishing Course's list of 100 best novels, a discussion forum, and a section called "Talking Points": questions to lead a more structured discussion, as in a literature class. Questions include "What makes a novel 'great'?"; "What makes a novel 'American'?"; "Which other women novelists might have been included?"; and "Are literary and commercial success incompatible?"
Real-world applications distinguish "Apply Lesson Ideas"
Learning math in the context of a career gives meaning to abstract concepts and answers the inevitable question, "When are we ever going to use this?" This site from the Center for Applied Academics' Apply Learning Network contains 16 lesson plans designed to introduce ninth and tenth graders to math applications in careers such as golf pro, house painter, electrical engineer, and computer game designer. Each lesson plan includes information on a particular career and a discussion of the math it involves. In one lesson, for example, students study angles using a protractor, string, and carpenter's square as they design an amusement park elevator; in another, they learn to manipulate formulas as they analyze trends in the stock market.
Research and management resources for the K-12 decision maker
This guide to evaluating technology meets our criteria
In this era of limited resources, people want to know whether the money they are spending is producing results–and they want answers quickly. Most grants for school technology now require you to submit an assessment of your project in return for funding. But who has time for evaluation? You're still trying to coordinate the purchase of the new equipment and make sure it's running properly. You're also trying to make sure that teachers are getting the training they need so the technology will be used appropriately. This guide, written for the U.S. Department of Education by the American Institutes for Research and released in December 1998, is designed to help you through the evaluation process and to make it as painless as possible. Topics include "What Questions Should I Ask?", "What's the Best Way to Collect Information?", and "How Do I Communicate My Results?"
Here's your one-stop shop for "HTML Goodies"
Published by Susquehanna University Assistant Professor Joe Burns, this site is a cornucopia of web-publishing tools–from Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) tutorials to style sheets and free downloads. Tutorials cover everything from the basics of web page design to complex JavaScripting and everything in between: banners, tables, backgrounds, forms, frames, colors, buttons, and Java applets. You can also download free programs, like a web development tool that proofreads HTML documents or a tool to create interactive forms for viewer feedback. Whether you're just getting your "webbed" feet wet or you're a seasoned pro with HTML, you're sure to find something here of use.
Tune up your home page at the "Web Site Garage"
At this site from AtWeb Inc., an internet-based web site maintenance and promotion service, you can get a free evaluation of a page from your web site just by typing in its URL. The evaluation includes how compatible your web page is with different browsers; whether it is set up to be indexed correctly by search engines and directories; how long it takes to load through various connection types, from 14.4K to T-1 (1.44 Mbps) speeds; whether your page has any dead links; how many other sites have links to your page from around the internet; whether any words are spelled incorrectly; and how well-designed it is. Evaluations include suggestions for improvement in each area. AtWeb also provides more extensive services for a fee, such as a monthly tune-up of your entire site or a snapshot of your site as viewed through 18 different browsers, platforms, and screen sizes to ensure compatibility.
Everyone could use a little "Free Advice"
Created by Advice & Counsel, a joint venture between a publishing company and a top-rated law firm, this site professes to be "the leading legal site for consumers and small businesses." It contains general information to help people understand their legal rights and limitations. An "Education Law" section covers topics such as what rights teachers and school authorities have to regulate a student's conduct, where and when a school's jurisdiction in such matters typically ends, and the legality of dress codes and school searches. There's also advice on accident law, employment law, general practice (suing and being sued), and intellectual property. The only category missing (and only because it's too new a topic to have many clear precedents established): internet law…but that's what the eSchool News "Ethics and Law" column is for, right?
"ProjectorCentral" sheds light on good buys
ProjectorCentral is a new internet-based resource for buyers, users, and sellers of LCD, DMD, and reflective projectors. The site has two objectives: educate the buyer, and put buyers in touch with as many sellers as possible. If you're in the market for a projector, you can compare product specifications, read reviews, find a dealer, and solicit bids–all from the convenience of this site. A "Projector Database" contains a comprehensive listing of all projectors currently on the market, sorted by price, features, or function. Using the "Marketplace" feature, you can solicit price quotes via eMail from any or all dealers. Membership is free, but registration is required to get a password to the site.
Log on to the "21st Century Teachers Network"
21st Century Teachers Network, or 21CT, is a national network of "teacher leaders" helping themselves and their colleagues through educational technology. The volunteer movement, directed by the McGuffey Project with funding from the University of Phoenix, encourages teachers to develop new technology skills and share their knowledge by mentoring colleagues. Membership in the network is free, but you need to register to use the web site. Its resources include education-related news, prioritized by area of interest; "Event Central," a calendar of training seminars, online projects, and grant deadlines; and "Favorite Places," member-selected sites of interest, organized by topic and complete with synopses.
Special internet events you won't want to miss
"Escape to Freedom" unearths the history of the Underground Railroad
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In conjunction with the Feb. 20 premiere of The History Channel's two-hour documentary, "Save Our History: The Underground Railroad," Headbone Interactive has produced this free online learning adventure modeled after its Headbone Derby series for grades 4-8. "Escape to Freedom" will encourage students to research heroes and events in African-American history and to understand the dangers facing runaway slaves during the 1800s. Following the illustrated story on the web site, students will solve a series of problems by finding the information online. They'll also have a chance to win prizes such as televisions, VCRs, and educational videos for their schools as they compete against other classroom teams.
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22/08/2012 … The American version of The Office is to end next year after its ninth series.
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
22/08/2012 … The American version of The Office is to end next year after its ninth series.
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21/08/2012 … The Inbetweeners movie is set to get a sequel.
20/08/2012 … Stewart Francis has been deemed to have the funniest joke at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
20/08/2012 … Pioneering comedian Phyllis Diller has died today at the age of 95.
20/08/2012 … Ruby Wax has been revealed as the celebrity judge at the final of the So You Think You're Funny? talent hunt at the Edinburgh Fringe.
20/08/2012 … Richard Herring is developing a historical sitcom set in pre-revolutionary Russia for BBC TV.
20/08/2012 … Marcel Lucont, the French alter-ego of stand-up Alexis Dubus has won the £5,000 Amused Moose Laughter Award at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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Local radio stations, as well as Indian Text Alert, will be notified by 6:30 am when we are not having school. If Russellville is not included in the list of school closing, then one can be sure we will have school. Late start notification will be alerted by 9:00 pm prior to a late start. The school will begin at 10:00 am. No breakfast will be served on late start days
SNOW ROUTES WERE ESTABLISHED AND APPROVED BY THE COLE COUNTY R-1 SCHOOL BOARD FOR BUS ROUTES IN Moniteau County ONLY and are as follows:
Morris Road
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North end of Carney King Road
Valley View Road
Elm Ford Road
Stoney Creek Road