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Conventional wisdom suggests a corn crop be rotated with another crop. Some farmers are disregarding that sage advice and producing high yields by growing corn in the same field year after year, say two Purdue University agricultural economists.
With corn demand expected to rise, in part, because of increased ethanol production, more farmers could consider growing corn after corn – a practice commonly referred to as "continuous" corn. There are risks and benefits for producers who choose to abandon rotating corn with soybeans, say Jess Lowenberg-DeBoer and Bruce Erickson.
Continuous corn growers should expect higher production costs and will need to produce larger-than-average yields to make the cropping practice worth their while, the economists said.
Lowenberg-DeBoer and Erickson analyzed the economic feasibility of continuous corn versus crop rotation. They found that on a 3,000-acre farm in the Eastern Corn Belt with average rotational yields of 175.9 bu./acre for corn and 56.6 bu./acre for soybeans would have to produce at least 225 bu./acre in continuous corn to meet those higher costs and still earn a profit.
Although several celebrated corn growers are producing continuous corn crops of 300 bu./acre or more, university research has not shown a yield benefit from switching to long-term continuous corn, Lowenberg-DeBoer says. Field trials indicate growing soybeans after corn reduces disease and insect problems, and provides easier management of crop residue.
"If we can show that long-term continuous corn works on a general basis, then we need to be able to show a substantially higher yield from long-term continuous corn to make it competitive with rotation soybeans," Lowenberg-DeBoer says. "It may need to be as much as 50 bu./acre more to justify the continuous corn with higher fuel and nitrogen costs.
"If we want to talk specific numbers, then we're talking about maybe $30/acre more in nitrogen. We also have extra costs in tillage. Fall tillage is a typical part of this system, so it might cost another $20/acre or so. All of this adds up to being, for the high-yield continuous system, costing somewhere between $80 and $100 more an acre."
The seed costs for many farmers raising continuous corn tends to be a bit higher, says Erickson, who also is an agronomist.
"They may want to plant a hybrid with particular traits that does especially well in corn on corn, while there's a broader selection in corn following soybeans," Erickson says.
"We've also noticed that people who have been successfully raising continuous corn tend to plant at fairly high planting rates – maybe higher than would the typical producer. If you're achieving high yields planting corn after soybeans, you're planting high planting rates, anyway, but there may be additional seeding costs for the high-yield continuous corn program."
The Purdue economists also found that continuous corn requires a multi-year commitment by farmers, and that producers have to think differently about crop residue and soil fertility.
"When they were raising continuous corn for a number of years, it often wasn't the second or third year but after a period of years that producers seemed to get to the point where they were managing residue and returning that residue to the field with tillage," Erickson says. "It seems that the organic matter builds up and then producers are farming in a somewhat different environment than they would if they were in a typical corn-soybean rotation or short-term continuous corn."
While long-term continuous corn poses agronomic challenges for growers, crop genetics advances, ethanol and world commodity markets are making corn on corn production more attractive to farmers in the United States, Lowenberg-DeBoer says.
"There's strong competition from Latin American countries for soybean production," he said. "There's the slow increase in average soybean yield, especially in the Eastern Corn Belt, where corn yields have been rising quite consistently and soybeans have not. The growth of ethanol demands more corn. Technology like rootworm Bt corn has made production of continuous corn easier than it was in the past.
"Another key is that in international trade, the U.S. is very competitive in corn production. If you look at U.S. corn yields compared to those in Latin America, U.S. yields tend to be twice or three times as high. These are some of the reasons why this attention to long-term continuous corn is happening right now."
And, adds Erickson, "farmers really like growing corn."
For more information about continuous corn and the Purdue economic analysis, read, "Weighing the Returns of Rotated vs. Continuous Corn," by Erickson and Lowenberg-DeBoer. The paper can be downloaded online at www.agecon.purdue.edu/topfarmer/newsletter/TFCW2_05.pdf. The paper appears on Purdue's Top Farmer Crop Workshop Web site, at http://www.agecon.purdue.edu/topfarmer/.


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Big Cat Updates
SUMMARY: Historic day for animals. Kali Tiger has a blast. Declawing – where does BCR stand? Farewell to Divinity. From Carole's email box. Videos, photos, & More!
Lauren Buckingham's Coordinator Report for Monday, 1/8/2017
Great day today, everyone got their panacur by the end of the day.
Food prep for tomorrow was done before lunch and more red ground for Wednesday's diets was prepared.
We had a meat delivery of red, pork and ground turkey.
Frosty's enclosure was finished.
The front side of Servie's enclosure was raked and the roof cleaned.
Babycakes ate well this afternoon, he likes being stick fed.
Operant and enrichment signs offs were done.
Lynda Licht's Coordinator Report for Sunday, 1/7/18
A good and productive day for us, but a day of fasting for the cats. Panacur starts tomorrow for three days. With the colder weather all the cats were out and about for tours and keeper enjoyment.
Steve replaced some golf cart batteries and now the green carts actually move!
Babs brought the cicles up from the barn, replenished the keeper tour box of supplies, and made more bloodcicles.
All the keepers got to do operant with their cats. A nice treat for them and us!
Babycakes ate pretty well overnight and really enjoyed his fig newton and banana mid-day treat. All the laundry is done!
Rebecca, Jen R, Dede and I (mostly them, but I did help) tackled Kali's enclosure. We cleaned the roof, cleared out in the tunnels, week-eated, and raked up a lot of dead saw grass.
The Holleys were here and continued to work on the enrichment cabin. Can't wait for it to be done.
All in all a really good day at Big Cat Rescue!
Sue Messineo's Coordinator Report for Saturday, 1/6/18
It was a beautiful day today. The cats were enjoying the cool weather. Most all ate very well today.
We had quite a few volunteers today and a lot of tour guests.
Kathyrn Stapleton's Coordinator Report for Friday, 1/5/18
Cool chilly day with very frisky kitties.
Had a great bunch of interns and volunteers to get all cleaning and feeding done early since we had a full afternoon of tours.
Not a lot of cage projects but cooler rearranging and food prep organizing and cleaning. The new cooler system is working well but still a bit to work out. I have upped several meats just a bit to account for the picky eaters. We pulled another case of turkey thighs since they were a hit last week.
That's it for me!
Lauren Grant's Coordinator Report for Thursday, 1/4/2018
It was a cold day!!
We, thankfully, had some late signups for feeding and cleaning, so all of the keepers helping with inventory could still help there all day.
Picky cats ate very well today!
Inventory was completed!! There were a bunch of people, including keepers, who stepped up to help.
Lots of signoffs were done today for operant and enrichment, so the cats seemed very greatful 🙂
That's about it.
– Lauren Grant
New Jersey just the became the first state to ban exotic or wild animals in the circus! Yesterday the New Jersey state legislature passed a landmark bill to prohibit the use of elephants and other wild or exotic animals, such as lions and tigers, in traveling animal acts.
Pictured: Our friends at Animal Defenders International along with BCR AdvoCat Caryn Nash and NJ State Assemblymember Raj Mukherji celebrating the passage of Nosey's Law in the NJ State Assembly.
Nosey's Law was originally written to only prohibit elephants in traveling acts. But just before the holidays, it was amended to include other wild and exotic animals! Nosey's Law will put an end to big cats jumping through rings of fire, leaping between pedestals, and performing other unnatural acts for entertainment. The bill passed with a vote of 31-0 in the Senate and 66 -2 in the Assembly. It now goes to the governor for his signature. Many thanks to bill sponsors Senator Raymond J. Lesniak and Asm. Raj Mukherji for their dedication to stop circus suffering! If you live in NJ, please call Governor Christie today (609-292-6000) in support of Nosey's Law.
This is just the beginning of a nationwide movement to codify what society has already concluded – wild animals do not belong in the circus! Take Action today to end the use of all exotic and wild animals in the circus across the U.S. (http://salsa4.salsalabs.com/o/51389/p/dia/action4/common/public/?action_KEY=22420).
The Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA) is proposed federal legislation that would end the use of big cats and other wild animals in the circus. This bill is being championed by our friends at Animal Defenders International, the same group who worked to rescue our beloved Hoover from a Peruvian circus! Help us end the abuse of over 200 big cats and other animals by emailing your US Representative today! (http://salsa4.salsalabs.com/o/51389/p/dia/action4/common/public/?action_KEY=22420)
Jennifer Leon
Director of Outreach
Little Cats Have Coolaroos, L@@K What Kali has!!
Tiger Vs Bed – Published on Jan 9, 2018 – All of our small cat species have coolaroo beds. But what about a bed for a big cat? Lets see what Kali thinks. Joyce & her husband, Tim, had a custom built fire hose hammock built for the cats. It is going into the Vacation Rotation enclosure. Kali will be the first one to test it out. Kali also gets three Christmas trees.
You can see the live video replay of the fire hose bed arriving on the January 4th Big Cat Update.
Declawing is Cruel
Declawing is Cruel – Published on Jan 5, 2018 – Because we rescue declawed big cats, some of you the misconception that we support the cruel act of declawing. Big Cat Rescue condemns the declawing of cats, and you should too! Big Cat Rescue condemns the act of declawing and you should, too.
Big Cat Public Safety Act H.R. 1818 Update
Everyone likes to feel appreciated.
The key to passing the Big Cat Public Safety Act, that will stop the mistreatment of so many big cats and cubs, is to line up enough Legislators as "cosponsors" who agree in advance to support this bill.
Republican Congressman Amodei of Nevada just signed on!
What is critical now is that the office know that YOU are thankful that they did so. That is what drives them.
Please take just a minute to email your Congressman through our easy, fast system, expressing your thanks by clicking the link below:
Did you know?
3,957 Calls of the Wild have been made at BigCatAct.com Have YOU made the Call of the Wild, yet this week?
Saying Goodbye to Divinity
Divinity was 22 years & half years old. We had to say goodbye to this precious old bobcat today.
Divinity was sold from a fur farmer to an individual, along with an unrelated mate, Takoma, when she was only a few days old. She was bottle raised for three weeks before the new owner had a heart attack and could no longer care for the kitten. The woman had seen our video and knew that Big Cat Rescue could love and care for her little ones and we have.
Divinity's color is almost silver and her disposition is pure gold. She was so tiny and frail when she arrived that there were many nights we thought would be her last, but she wouldn't give up. She was always a nervous little cat and couldn't sit still for more than two minutes at a time.
Get her full story and see Carole's farewell video and leave a tribute for her at http://bigcatrescue.org/divinity/
Facebook Live Video Replays
Kittens! Part 1 of 2 – The domestic foster kittens live in Intern Housing with the interns. While the interns are out caring for the big cats the little kittens stay safe in their crates. Interns are in an out checking on them so they are not alone very long. After work the kittens are out of the cage getting lots of attention from the amazing team of interns. Soon they will be able to spend their days in the Kitten Cabana.
More Kittens! Part 2 of 2 – The domestic foster kittens live in Intern Housing with the interns. While the interns are out caring for the big cats the little kittens stay safe in their crates. Interns are in an out checking on them so they are not alone very long. After work the kittens are out of the cage getting lots of attention from the amazing team of interns. Soon they will be able to spend their days in the Kitten Cabana.
Walkabout to see cats, snacks & meds
Kittens in the Cabana It's finally warm enough for our 18 foster kittens to come to the Kitten Cabana. They have an heated area thru the cat flap into the Cool Cat Cave in case it gets too cold. Help feed big cats and kittens like these by making Big Cat Rescue your charity of choice at Smile.Amazon.com where Amazon makes a donation, at no cost to you, every time you shop.
18? Kittens in 360 video! Move your phone around or scroll around to see all the cute foster kittens.
History as it happened! (This one takes you to Facebook)
From Carole's Email Box
Online Sales of Endangered Cheetah Kittens
One of our loyal AdvoCats wrote to say:
Hi Carole,
I saw this disturbing post on FB and wanted you to see it.
I hope you can help these babies in some way. Ugh people piss me off!
Take care! 🙂
Carole wrote the AdvoCat back saying:
I've seen these same photos since the 90s and from what others have told me, it is a scam, so I'm quite happy to see people lose 12k for a wild kitten, they had no business trying to buy, that is never going to arrive. I flagged it anyway as being illegal (if the sale were across state lines) but I can pretty much assure you that no kittens are in peril.
Just to be sure, you guys can go there and flag the post as well so that Craigslist knows they are allowing ads that could be in violation of the Endangered Species Act.
Official Facebook Group
Please join our Official Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/BigCatRescue/ to learn more about the cats, the sanctuary, big cat issues, and what you can do to help save big cats. Join conversations, as well as, see a lot more photos and videos of the cats.
Watch our three Facebook Show Pages at:
- https://www.facebook.com/BigCatRescueTV/
- https://www.facebook.com/WildcatWalkabout/
- https://www.facebook.com/BigCatVets/
Frequently Asked Questions
Top five asked questions: https://BigCatRescue.org/top5/
Find detailed answers to commonly asked questions: https://www.facebook.com/notes/big-cat-rescue/faqs-and-quick-links/10155707198399243/
See short videos that answer a few commonly asked questions. https://www.facebook.com/notes/big-cat-rescue/faq-friday-videos/10155940727809243/
Did You Know?
Keeper Afton: Did You Know: Sheena serval is the only big cat that eats fish and shrimp as her regular diet because she has a lot of food allergies.
Keeper Corner & Fun Photos
Armani happily munching on some fun grass that I hung on her cage. She's the best ❤. I just love how much she looks like she's enjoying it! ~ Keeper Alyssa (this morning)
Keeper Afton: Lunch time for Monty.
Keeper Afton: Loki the hybrid got a freeze dried minnowsicle, and it is safe to say he loves it!!
Does your cat do the "Butt Wiggle" before pouncing?
Dryden Bobcat does.
Photo from several months ago by Tory Wright
Keeper MaryLou got a great photo of Arthur on top of the den.
Reise Cougar is a funny girl who is never at a loss for words.
Photo by Keeper MaryLou Geis
Does anyone else's cat think they should be INSIDE the Christmas tree?
(Armani Leopard 2015)
Armani Leopard LOVES playing with anything and everything. These very intelligent big cats do not belong in cages.
Tiger Lilly has stealthy stalking down to a fine art.
Kali Tiger can't decide whether to take a swim or take a nap.
Seth likes laying on top of the den.
2018 Big Cat Rescue Calendar
Love BEAUTIFUL photos of YOUR FAVORITE Big Cats?
NEW Big Cat Calendar is NOW Available – LIMITED QUANTITY
13-month glossy color calendar features the big cats who call Big Cat Rescue home. Size Approx 8.5″ x 11″ when closed, 17″ x 11″ when fully open.
News & Articles
ONE: Good News!!
We're Winning! New Jersey Is the First State to Ban Traveling Wild-Animal Acts READ ARTICLE
THANK YOU, EVERYONE, who stands up and speaks out, and continues to speak out for big cats! This proves YOU ARE Making A Difference!
YOU can speak up for big cats, it is quick and easy at BigCatAct.com WITH YOUR HELP more change WILL happen, but WITHOUT YOUR HELP change will come much more slowly, while animals suffer and wait. Won't YOU PLEASE give just TWO MINUTES of time to make the Call of the Wild at BigCatAct.com today?
TWO: Lion cub rescued from 10-ft pit READ ARTICLE – This is exactly why Big Cat Rescue donates to the Corbett Foundation to build fences around deep rural wells and protect wild cats! You might remember this from a past Big Cat Update posted on July 12, 2017
THREE: Shame on USDA for renewing the License For this Highly-Criticized Wildlife Facility READ ARTICLE
FOUR: VIDEO: White tiger cub seized in Louisiana, possibly belonging BR rapper NBA Youngboy, finds new home READ ARTICLE
FIVE: Soccer star Karim Benzema hears from animal advocates after letting his kids play with a tiger READ ARTICLE


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Summary of Mallory-Weiss syndrome
Mallory–Weiss syndrome or gastro-esophageal laceration syndrome refers to bleeding from a laceration in the mucosa at the junction of the stomach and esophagus. This is usually caused by severe vomiting because of alcoholism or bulimia, but can be caused by any conditions which causes violent vomiting and retching such as food poisoning. The syndrome presents with painful hematemesis. The laceration is sometimes referred to as a Mallory-Weiss tear.


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I recently needed to (re)build a new TeamCity agent under Linux to build a .NET Core project. There wasn't anything overly complicated but I figured I'd post everything I had to do in one spot since you have to dig around various/documentation to get it all working.
Hopefully, this helps anyone (including myself) in the future that needs to build a Linux TeamCity Agent for building a .NET Core app.
I'm using an EC2 instance in AWS using the Ubuntu 18.04 image. This is important because all the following steps are based around that and there are differences if you are using different distro or version of Ubuntu.
TeamCity Agent
The first step is to install the TeamCity Agent, you need a few packages before we can even do that including OpenJDK. The agent itself is just in a zip file you can download from your TeamCity server.
The next step is to configure the build agent to connect to your TeamCity Server, eg http://{TeamCityHostName}:{Port}. To do so, modify the buildAgent.properties with the correct values.
To create a start/stop script, you'll create a new file /etc/init.d/teamcity with the following contents. Make sure to replace the USER and the path to the buildAgent directory we unzipped earlier.
Once that's done, make sure the file is executable and we'll configure the default priorities.
.NET Core SDK
To install the .NET Core SDK is pretty straight forward.
As a bonus, here's how to install Mono. I also needed this to run my Cake build scripts.
Hopefully, you find this useful. If there any steps or any additional sdk's that should be included please let me know in the comments or on Twitter. I suspect I'll create a docker image and put this on Docker Hub if anyone has any interest.
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It has only been a few days since the first shipments left the factory and there are already a number of hacks for the Apple TV device, from swapping out the hard drive to installing unsupported codecs. The game at Gizmodo have compiled a list of what they think are the top 5 hacks for Apple TV, complete with a video and explanations.
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"The iPhone 5 went on sale in 22 more countries on Friday, making it now available in a total of 31 nations around the world, in Apple's most aggressive launch schedule ever," AppleInsider reports.
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AppleInsider reports, "As can be seen in the included videos [in the full article], customers queued up around the world to be among the first to get their hands on the iPhone 5."
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[Disclosure: Mum's Original provided products for me to sample at no charge. They were not promised a review in exchange for the products, and all opinions written here are entirely my own.]
[Yes, these Raw Caramel Cupcakes with Banana-Cacao Frosting are bursting with superfoods ingredients!]
As many of you know, I spend
some quite a bit a crazy amount of time every day on twitter. I love that I've been able to strike up acquaintances with other bloggers, writers, nutritionists and companies that way. Well, several months ago, I began to notice tweets about a new (to me) company, Mum's Original. I was intrigued by how many people were waxing poetic about it. Since the products are carried at my local health food store, I purchased a bag of their hemp seeds and gave them a try. And they were, indeed, great! So when the folks at Mum's asked if I'd be interested in sampling a bunch more of their products, I jumped at the opportunity.
I'm already a proponent of "superfoods"–those foods that confer health benefits beyond the usual vitamins, minerals, fiber and the like. So even though I was previously famliar with the actual foods themselves, I hadn't yet tried all of the Mum's versions. And there were a couple of very pleasant surprises, too!
Here's what they sent to me:
This amazing stash includes Raw Cacao Powder, Delores Hemp Hearts, White Chia Seeds, Coconut Sugar, Goji Berries, Coconut Cacao Nibs, and Banana Powder.
One of the things I loved about the company was the integrity with which they source and manufacture their products. As they write on their website, their superfoods "are grown with care at our sustainable family owned partnership farms using traditional and artesian methods of cultivation and processing," even using heirloom seeds whenever possible. In addition, their products are never GMO, are organic, and are free of any man-made toxins in the way of pesticides or chemicals. The company's owner, Ann Barnes, is herself a mother of two children, and concerned about her kids' futures and providing healthy foods grown in an ethical manner. And let me tell you, their products are really top-notch!
I was already an avid consumer of cacao, hemp, chia, coconut sugar, goji berries and cacao nibs, so the product that intrigued me most was the banana powder, dehydrated and finely milled vine-ripened organic bananas. I immediately got to experimenting to create a pipe-able banana frosting that would hold up at room temperature (which I piped atop raw mini-cupcakes, as pictured at the top of this post). Of course, those of us on the ACD don't consume bananas, but at this stage of the game (more than 3 years on the program), I knew that a single bite wouldn't really affect my condition–and that the HH would be more than happy to polish off the rest (which, lo and behold, he was, in record time!). 😉 The results were stellar, with an incredibly intense fresh banana flavor. I bet you will love them, too. I'll share that recipe tomorrow, so please come back to check it out!
After the cupcakes, I began to work my way through the other products as well. I used the Coconut Cacao nibs as garnish on the banana frosting (see top photo). These are truly ingenious! They're cacao nibs enrobed in coconut sugar, sort of the way sugared almonds or coffee beans are coated in sugar. I use cacao nibs occasionally, but have always found them a bit too bitter on their own. Mum's solved that problem perfectly with the cacao-coconut sugar combo! I'd use these in place of chocolate chips, sprinkled on granola, or even as a snack on their own. Again, it's not something I'd consume on a regular basis on the ACD, but at the later stages, or for anyone looking to minimize their refined sugar intake, this is a brilliant solution.
I had read about the Delores Hemp Hearts, a uniquely Canadian-born form of hemp that an ingenious Manitoba farmer developed. And there's even a love story involved. . . read about it here. Apart from the story behind it, what I loved about the Delores hemp seeds was that they offer more protein per volume than other types of hemp. And they were, indeed, delicious!
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For over a week near the end of January, after she was identified, Rachel Powell was in hiding, sought after by the FBI. Profiled by Ronan Farrow at The New Yorker, Powell has eight children, ranging in age from 4 years to mid-twenties; some of the younger ones disappeared from her house when she did.
Powell made a social media splash as the "bullhorn lady" in her pink knit cap in videos of the Capitol on January 6th. Accompanying audio recordings allow us to hear her exhorting fellow insurrectionists to break more windows, and then she directs some of the invaders' movements. After securing legal representation, Powell turned herself in on February 4th. She faces an extensive list of charges, including obstruction and depredation of government property. She has been separated from her husband for three years, and works part-time while homeschooling her children, raising chickens, and keeping a garden. She has posted several videos protesting pandemic restrictions, particularly singling out the mask mandate as a "liberty issue."
Ms. Powell paints herself as just another patriot, caught up in the moment of the attack on the Capitol. She disavows association with any group, and claims no knowledge of the layout of the building. Her story relates to accountability, writ small. As a mother of eight, including young ones, her judgment in leaving them to go to Washington to participate in a mass protest (and January 6th wasn't the first time) is certainly questionable. Taking an active part in the breaching and entry into the Capitol represents the abandonment of all responsibility to her family. Taking them into hiding with her shows no regard for their safety. And yet….she counts herself as among the faction that fervently preaches personal responsibility and respect for law and order. She is only one among hundreds who abdicated family ties and obligations that day, let alone adherence to democratic principles. The tale of her radicalization is a common one among right-wing extremists, and now, when it's much too late, she says that her only regret is the possible repercussions for her children, but she tries to block out those thoughts.
As the microcosm, so the macrocosm, in this case. At this writing, the verdict on the Orange One's impeachment will be announced shortly. Unless all the pundits are mistaken, the vote will be for acquittal. Not only will the former President be allowed to skate out of his culpability for the insurrection, none of his Senate enablers will face any consequences, either. Indeed, the most common argument advanced by those outside the halls of the Senate is that those who vote to let the ex-President off the hook are afraid of their constituents. The GOP rallying cry is, "Unity!" Unfortunately, all too many Dems also would like to forget the recent past and "move on," thereby assuring that the inciter-in-chief pays no price for his many crimes against the nation.
The call for unity assumes that a reconciliation is possible under the present circumstances. It assumes, for instance, that there's a middle ground between wearing masks and rejecting them, between social distancing and the lack thereof, on the individual scale; and between accepting election results and denying them, between believing that Democrats are socialists out to confiscate all guns (possibly while being cannibalistic pedophiles) and believing that Republicans want an autocratic theocracy, on the larger scale. At least in these examples of basic tenets, obviously, the viewpoints are mutually exclusive. The same goes for many of the other differences between the 81-million-votes and 74-million-votes segments of the population. In short, there's precious little in the way of middle ground, politically. Neither is there a halfway point when it comes to racism, homophobia, or xenophobia. There's no way to go on as a cohesive country when a significant part of the population refuses to acknowledge a change in Presidential administrations. If one wheel of a car is stuck, the vehicle can't move forward.
Is accountability the answer to the question of unity? Clearly not. Convicting the former President of incitement would do nothing to intimidate his followers, and certainly wouldn't meet with their approval. Conversely, will accountability create more division? Again, no. The lines have already been drawn; once a thing is severed in half, it can't be any more severed. The either/or proposition is a false one here. It's being put forward as a diversion to focusing on the reality that exists in our government today. The corporately-owned GOP is trying to keep power away from the equally corporately-owned Democrats. The parties are two sides of the same coin, although the Dems are more subtle with their greed and power plays, and aren't willing to go to the same lengths their opponents embrace. In truth, it's difficult to imagine T***p as a member of the Democratic party; he's too overt in his mania, sins, and bigotry (the Dems prefer a more civil, gentlemanly persona). However closely related the two parties are, via nods and winks in the cloakroom, though, the citizens of this country are as divided as it's possible to be. Each party applauds that separation as it jockeys for position.
Why push for accountability, then? It's simply a matter of what is right. Rachel Powell is now forced to deal with the U.S. justice system. And just as with individuals' personal lives, elected officials' actions should have consequences. Such accountability serves as a check on power and irresponsible choices. As we've seen over and over, flouting the law and ignoring duty, with no imposition of penalties, only leads to more of the same. The Republicans are determined to hold the line and back their guy, no matter what. In effect, they're maintaining the monolithic nature of their party and telling the world that, no matter what they do, they can't be held to account. Therefore, for no reason other than a push-back against that imperviousness, T***p's dereliction of duty and unleashing of a violent mob on Congress need to be called out. Every scrap of evidence needs to be made public and go into the records if there's any chance of preventing the 2.0 version from trying the same stunt, and possibly succeeding in bypassing election results. Accountability is the enemy of would-be despots, and is one of the most valuable tools in a representative government. Without it, we will cease to have a republic.


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Madeleine James McNabb came into the world the day after Christmas 2016, bringing her parents 4 pounds, 12 ounces of joy – and thousands of dollars in a medical bill they are still paying off.
The Bryn Mawr family's insurance plan covered much of Madeleine and 31-year-old Taryn McNabb's costs, but not the $2,000 out-of-pocket responsibility the young family is meeting in $175 monthly installments.
"Miracle babies" born very prematurely, or with problems requiring high-tech interventions, get much of the cost attention, with bills that can approach and exceed seven figures.
But these days, even the routine birth of a healthy child to a woman who needs only a short time in the hospital can prove a financial surprise. As a greater share of all health-care costs shifts to consumers, new parents with already-limited savings are being saddled with medical debt just as they are facing the added cost of diapers, day care, and the many other needs of a new baby.
No one with private health insurance expects to have a baby for free, and a few thousand dollars may not sound like much compared with the extraordinary costs that many patients face. But to young families, it can be a boulder at the starting line on the expensive path of parenthood.
"It's almost like you're being punished for wanting a family," McNabb said.
Routine prenatal care is covered in full under the Affordable Care Act, with no cost-sharing. But exactly which services count as "routine" can vary from one plan to the next, leaving new mothers with thousands of dollars in medical bills for ultrasounds, genetic testing, and other services they didn't realize would not be covered in full. And when it comes to the actual birth, young adults who may never before have faced major medical issues are learning what it means to have a high-deductible health plan – spending thousands before any benefits start to kick in.
"The high-deductible plans are not made for the level of expense that occurs for childbirth in this country," said Carol Sakala, director of childbirth connection programs for the National Partnership for Women & Families.
Understanding your health plan is important, especially for people preparing for a major life — and budget — change such as a child. But it can be hard to figure out which services are covered without cost-sharing and which will lead to a bill.
Some plans may pay for two or even three ultrasounds, while others cover just one in full. Genetic testing and other screens that doctors may order if there is a family history of a particular illness are often extra, too, said Katy B. Kozhimannil, an associate professor of health policy and management at University of Minnesota's School of Public Health.
"It is so difficult to know in advance what you are on the hook for and what you're not on the hook for during pregnancy," she said.
Rubina Tahir's pregnancy was considered high risk because of her age — in the world of childbirth, 35 is deemed "advanced maternal age" — and came with additional tests and procedures that weren't covered in full by her insurance.
Tahir, 38, a chiropractor in Philadelphia, surpassed her plan's $2,000 deductible giving birth to her daughter, Viyana. And the expenses kept coming – at such a clip that even when the plan started paying a portion of her costs, she also hit her $5,000 out-of-pocket maximum. That's money she might otherwise have put in a college fund.
"It shouldn't have to be this much money to bring a child into the world," she said. "It's already hard enough."
'A perfect storm'
Forty percent of Americans don't have the savings to cover even $400 in unexpected expenses, according to a May 2018 report from the Federal Reserve. Try juggling a $1,000 deductible and additional co-insurance costs of a health plan getting a workout for the first time, leave from work, and buying baby gear.
"It creates a perfect storm," said A. Mark Fendrick, director of the Center for Value-Based Insurance Design at the University of Michigan.
Taylor DiMatteo, 26, and her husband found out she was pregnant shortly after returning home from their Hawaiian honeymoon. The trip followed a wedding they'd largely paid for themselves. After learning about the pregnancy, they bought a house right away, a twin tucked up a shady hill in Havertown, to raise their daughter in a nice neighborhood.
DiMatteo didn't incur any prenatal expenses beyond what was covered in full by her health plan, but she and 4-month-old Aliyah still managed to rack up $2,500 in hospital bills when she was born in January.
"Not that I didn't think having a baby was going to be expensive, but you get home from the hospital and you have no idea what you're doing," she said. "You're confused and exhausted and every day, still, you just get seven bills a day. It's almost terrifying."
These unexpected costs can drastically alter the future that parents envisioned.
When McNabb became pregnant again just four months after giving birth, she and her husband, Connor, knew they wouldn't be able to keep up with the medical bills — on top of utilities, rent, student loans, credit card debt, and the cost of clothing and feeding two babies — without help.
So they moved from Pittsburgh to the Philadelphia area, where they live in a rental owned by Connor's parents, who live next door.
The break on rent and utilities, plus next-door child care, are lifesavers now that the McNabbs have added to their monthly bills the payment plan to cover at least $1,000 in medical expenses from their son's birth in January.
"No one should have to uproot their life to pay medical bills — especially when you have insurance," McNabb said. "How does that even happen?"
Planning ahead isn't easy
Planning for this life-giving expense, perhaps by switching to a health plan with more robust coverage, is increasingly difficult.
High deductibles have become near-ubiquitous in employer-sponsored health plans, where the vast majority of workers get health insurance.
Just over half of employees now have a deductible of at least $1,000, up from 32 percent of workers in 2012, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, as employers cope with rising health-care costs by shifting the burden to workers.
"Fewer and fewer people have a choice," said J. Frank Wharam, an associate professor of population medicine at Harvard Medical School. "Employers are moving toward those high-deductible plans so they can keep the premiums lower and, I suspect, taking away the choice of having a plan that has a lower deductible."
And figuring out how much any given service will cost — important details to people with high-deductible plans — can be nearly impossible, even for people such as Tahir, who has years of experience dealing with insurers through her private practice.
She called her insurer before each blood test, ultrasound, and scan to see whether it would be covered and, if not, how much she would owe. It was almost impossible, she said.
"It's like this cat-and-mouse game," said Julie E. Cristol, clinical director of Lifecycle WomanCare in Philadelphia, of efforts such as Tahir's.
"We have people to a greater extent than I ever remember making decisions about, 'Should I have this test? Should I not have it?'"
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Another complication: More plans have "narrow networks" of providers that can be seen at a discounted rate. So consumers need to be careful that everyone they see is in-network.
Dana Mincer, a medical resident at Lower Bucks Hospital who is now pregnant with her second child, doesn't have that option.
All Mincer's doctors will be considered out of network, because her employer's self-funded plan has no in-network obstetrician within an hour's drive of her home in Glenside, Montgomery County. And none of the three Philadelphia-area hospitals in the plan delivers babies.
She found out she was pregnant in November, a month after enrolling in the plan, and tried to switch to a plan that might offer better coverage. Mincer remembered that certain life events, such as marriage, a job change, or the birth of a baby, qualify people to switch their health plan before the year is up, so she asked.
The answer felt like a slap in the face.
"Apparently," Mincer said, "pregnancy is not considered a life-changing event."
By the numbers
$12,772 Pennsylvania average charge (including facility and doctor fees) for vaginal delivery in Pennsylvania in 2017
$17,677 New Jersey average charge for vaginal delivery in 2017
$12,290 National average charge for vaginal delivery in 2017
$18,486 Pennsylvania average charge for C-section in 2017
$24,941 New Jersey average charge for C-section in 2017
$16,907 National average charge for C-section in 2017
$11,450-$16,000 estimated annual cost to raise a 2-year-old in 2015
$233,610 estimated cost to raise a child through age 17 in a two-child, married-couple, middle-income household in 2015
Source: FAIR Health, United States Department of Agriculture Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
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"'Mother,' more than any other word, is held in universal esteem by all peoples everywhere. It brings forth from the soul the most tender of hidden emotions, prompts more good deeds, kindles memories' fires as they burn low and reminds all to strive to be better.
"'Mother,' or its abbreviated version, 'Mama,' is the first word tiny lips form. What joy fills mother's heart when first she hears this expression from her child. 'Mother' becomes the most frequently spoken word, as well. As little ones grow, they call mother to their side to share each new discovery, each accomplishment, each disappointment, each concern. And mother always obliges.
"Years pass, and children become more independent. They move away from mother's protective care; but they are ever influenced by mother's teachings, mother's example, and mothers love. Some appear by their actions to have forgotten this influence. Wild and wasteful pathways are pursued, evil deeds done, and honor sacrificed for the sham of worldly gain. However far from the home hearth the wanderer travels, the word 'mother' mentally and emotionally brings him homeward once again. And mother, as always, stands ready to forgive."
- Thomas S. Monson, "Honor Thy Mother," Mother's Day Pamphlet, 1981; see Teachings of Thomas S. Monson p. 198
President Monson's tender and sincere appreciation for women and mothers is apparent in this excerpt, as he acknowledges the powerful influence a mother can have on children in many different ways and over many years. Even the simple word "mother" evokes memories and emotions that can bless and support us through challenges and trials, since it represents the person who we know loved and supported us in so many ways.
Even as we grow and mature, becoming "more independent," the influence of mother's teachings, example, and love continue a powerful force. There are times when we long for a conversation, a touch, a reassurance from a mother who is no longer here; but we always know her love will abide, and that knowledge can bless and sustain us more than we would expect. May God bless noble mothers everywhere!
(Compilation and commentary by David Kenison, Orem, Utah, 2017)


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The Best Moist Chocolate Cake
Baking is one of my favorite pastimes. I enjoy baking cookies, cakes, breads, pies, muffins, cupcakes, and much more.
International Women's Day and Moist Chocolate Cake
I celebrated International Women's Day (March 8th in the U.S.) by making a delicious chocolate cake. I was longing for a cake that was especially moist, so I did some research. Some recipes called for apple cider vinegar, buttermilk, sour cream, or yogurt—all of which were tips I already knew about. Other people say that adding extra egg yolk will do the trick. But I was looking for something different. Suddenly, I remembered a tip that my sister shared with me back home. She used oil instead of butter.
Vegetable Oil and Hot Water
Vegetable oil is an excellent substitute for butter in cake recipes. Oil makes cakes have a more open texture and definitely makes them moister. This recipe is one of the quickest ways to make a chocolate cake without using a mixer. Sometimes, I like using a whisk or spatula to mix the ingredients without having to pull out the mixer from the cabinet.
Another secret ingredient in making a moist chocolate cake is hot water. The hot water is added because the flour is completely coated with fat from the oil and eggs. It helps to evolve the cocoa powder, creating a deeper and richer chocolate flavor.
Best Chocolate Cake
In the end, I decided to make a simple chocolate ganache or glaze for the topping. As usual, I used a double boiler technique to melt the dark chocolate wafers. The cake was super moist with an incredibly rich chocolate flavor. I was delighted with the outcome.
This cake is perfect for a dessert for you and your family. I hope you will try making it—and that you will enjoy it as much as we do!
Let's see the full ingredients.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup organic Belgian cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 cup condensed milk
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers
- 2 tablespoons Hershey's semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- Preheat oven to 360°F.
- Prepare a 9-inch cake pan by spraying with baking spray or buttering and lightly flouring.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Use a whisk to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Pour the hot water into the dry mixture.
- Add condensed milk to the mixture and give it a quick stir.
- Add the vegetable oil to the mixture and stir the mixture to combine.
- Add the lightly beaten eggs and vanilla extract into the mixture. Stir to combine the mixture completely. (The batter will be thin, but don't worry. That's how it should be.)
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool slightly.
- Make the chocolate glaze: Add some water to a medium saucepan or pot and bring to a very gentle simmer.
- Place a heat-safe bowl on top, but make sure the bottom is not touching the water.
- Add the chocolate wafers to the bowl and stir with a whisk. Continue to whisk until smooth and melted.
- Remove the bowl from heat.
- Place the cake on a wire rack and start spreading the topping.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts as desired.
- Cut a slice and enjoy!
Note: You also can steam the cake over a stove for 90 minutes on a lower heat.
Photo Tutorial: Mixing, Baking, Cooling & Decorating
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Ezio Dal Maso is a senior associate in the Paris office of Stephenson Harwood, an international law firm. He has extensive experience of all sectors of asset finance, with particular focus on shipping finance. His experience includes representing owners, banks and financial institutions in the financing of cruise vessels, Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) carriers, luxury yachts, and ferries. In addition to his native Italian, Ezio is fluent in English and French. He is a member of the English, French (Paris) and Italian (Vicenza) bars. Ezio is ranked as an "Associate to watch" by Chambers Europe and he is a graduated of the Executive MBA Program at ESCP Business School in Paris.


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Yesterday was spent pleasantly wondering around what has become my traditional first show of the year hosted by the Plymouth Wargames Association (PAW), our neighbours down the road from Exeter.
The fun was added to by spending time "shooting the breeze" with friends from the DWG and I managed to pick up a few "Warmodelling" Spanish from Mr Mark Jackman at the Stonewall Figures stand, which given the recent issues getting hold of figures from the parent company, was a great help.
Mark is rolling out his new range of French Revolution Wars 15/18mm collection, to be followed by his own Napoleonics. I have a sample pack of the Napoleonic French range and will endeavour to get them painted up for you to see.
As always I had the camera in hand and grabbed some pictures of games that caught my eye walking around the show. I really enjoy seeing how others put a game together and I get great inspiration from the effort to bring a particular battle/period to life. I have to say the American Civil War players took first prize for me, and that is high praise as I am not a keen follower of this period of history.
Sadly there was not a list of game presenters on the PAW site and I attempted to spot details as I went round, but wasn't paying to close attention as I thought I will easily identify them on the PAW site when I got home. Note to self!!
So first up was a delightful "Longstreet" game with beautiful terrain and battalions and regiments that look like units to be reckoned with. I love the rules that Sam Mustafa comes up with, and he is, IMHO, one of the leading lights in the hobby for coming up with new ways of playing games with a high fun/simulation content. So it was very nice to see the effort put in to one of his game sets.
|The ACW Longstreet game
|Union Infantry en masse
|Cavalry, riding horses, surely not the ACW - oops that was my Napoleonic bias creeping out!
Ah now this is much more familiar terrain for me and I will be taking a look at the real thing in June this year. If you can't identify this building, please get in contact and I will set you a reading list with a test to follow.
I recognised the faux fur blanket from previous Musket and Tomahwk 15mm games displayed at Exeter and this turned out to be a variation on the theme with Muskets and Tomahawks for Napoleonics, and why not.
|La Haye Sainte in all its glory
Next up was the War and Conquest display, which had some very nice hopolites on show. I don't know much about this rule set and I prefer multiple figure bases rather than single figures in movement trays, but a very nice little display never the less.
|Spartans I presume
And last but by no means least, a stunning ACW effort in 15mm which on my extremely limited knowledge of the ACW sees river boats and gun batteries supporting troops fighting in front of a serious town or city. The rebels are defending the urban area, so Richmond?
If this was your game and you are reading this please put me out of my ignorance and get the credit for some lovely modelling and a very fine looking game.
|Paddle boats galore - I much prefer a brown or green murky looking river than the azure blue one often sees.
|Lots of effort to create the city outskirts
|Meanwhile, over the river, let battle commence
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Police issue statement over Moodymann arrest at gunpoint
Police claim they were "conducting a proactive patrol regarding possible illegal scraping" near the property before arresting him...
The police have issued a statement over Moodymann's arrest, which shocked the dance music world last week.
The legendary Detroit DJ, real name Kenny Dixon Jr, shared a video of his apparent arrest by gunpoint on his own property via his Instagram, before its removal a few hours later. He was arrested for breaking and entering, despite having keys for the house on his person.
Highland Park police released the following statement: "On Saturday while conducting a proactive patrol regarding possible illegal scraping HPPD officers encountered Mr Dixon," they said via the Detroit Metro Times.
They continued: "During the encounter, Mr Dixon did not produce personal ID nor proof of ownership of the property and was subsequently arrested and conveyed to HPPD. Further investigation confirmed ownership and Mr. Dixon was released and issued several citations regarding this incident. Mr Dixon has since met with HPPD and this matter was resolved to the satisfaction of Mr Dixon."
The City of Highland Park also held a press conference to clarify the incident where a city representative showed police body camera footage of Moodymann's arrest, where the police surround the car, with a video of the press conference below.
Support for Moodymann has been widespread, with the likes of The Black Madonna and Mike Servito speaking out in solidarity with the legendary DJ.
Kenny is a great man. He's a man of peace. We have to stop terrorizing black men. The sound of his voice is something that will haunt. I'm so glad they didn't shoot. Thank god they didn't, but fuck this.— THE BLACK MADONNA (@blackmadonnachi) January 16, 2019
Again, black lives matter. Black lives matter.
Amerika is still providing the atmosphere, clearly. https://t.co/Gw7N0l8U8y— Mike Servito (@mikeservito) 16 January 2019
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By LEE van der VOO
A student member of
has resigned over its handling of sexual assaults and appealed to students and faculty to think critically about how the college responds to such cases.
Isabel Manley's resignation set off weeks of campus debate, and the issue is likely to be central to a student forum tonight. She served three semesters on the board before resigning in
A group of 20 students identifying themselves as sexual assault survivors then issued a nine-point "manifesto," outlining what they say are lapses in Reed's goal of providing resources to victims and offering solutions.
Reed's policies for adjudicating sexual assaults were criticized by two outside experts last year as part of articles by
in The Oregonian exploring the issue in Oregon and Washington. The articles were done in collaboration with a yearlong investigation by the
, which found that students found "responsible" for alleged sexual assault on campuses across the nation often faced little or no consequence, while their victims' lives were frequently left in turmoil.
Reed uses a highly secretive process based on a student Honor Code and enforced by the student Judicial Board. The board's disciplinary recommendations are reviewed and implemented by
, but the college does not investigate allegations of sexual misconduct with a trained investigator. Instead, students act as a fact-finding committee.
Many students are unaware that an alternative, faculty committee exists. Participants are barred from discussing their cases with anyone except a designated advocate, a procedural aide and medical professionals.
Students have criticized the process because it forces alleged victims to attend hearings with the accused, sometimes seated at the same table, and allows the accused to preview victim testimony before responding. Several students who reported assault at Reed said they were encouraged by college administrators to use the process in lieu of involving police, and were unhappy with its results. The confidentiality also had the effect of cutting them off from friends and faculty they normally would have relied on for support.
Though Diver convened
after last year's stories, and
, noted the college would continue to fine-tune its processes with the help of new faculty member Pete Meagher, a nationally recognized expert in the field of sexual assault and intimate-partner violence, some students say few changes have resulted.
"I would say that the Judicial Board and the faculty and staff we work with are very aware and rightly concerned about the particular challenges that can arise if a potential sexual assault case is brought to the J-Board," Manley wrote in her letter to the student newspaper. "However, I am discouraged because -- despite numerous internal conversations, suggestions for procedural improvements and alternate resources, and concerns voiced both on campus and in the local press -- I don't really think I've seen concerted institutional efforts to implement the concrete changes that could give participants in a sexual assault case more potential options and adequate support in such an undoubtedly difficult situation."
Brody declined to answer direct questions about the pace of change at Reed.
Manley similarly declined to be interviewed for this story, citing concern about the confidentiality of cases heard by the Judicial Board. Students at Reed College can be disciplined for violating the confidentiality of a case, called an Honor Case.
Brody said Reed continues to make improvements. In an email, he said Reed is steeped in an internal review of its approach to sexual assault. Brody said Meagher, now associate dean for student and campus life, co-chairs Reed's Sexual Assault Task Force and that "his experience and expertise have enhanced the college's capacity to prevent and respond effectively to sexual assault."
In the past year, Brody said Reed has refined its processes. Steps include creating response protocols for dormitory staff, conducting sexual assault training for Judicial Board members and for staff, offering more educational materials and student training, hiring a student coordinator for the Sexual Assault Task Force and convening a student-staff-faculty committee on sexual assault to, in Diver's words, "do all that we can to reduce the likelihood that any Reed student will be the victim of sexual assault and ensure that any student who is a victim of sexual assault receives the best possible support."
Students continue to weigh in through letters in the student paper. A recent campuswide survey conducted by the Honor Council, a committee of faculty, students and staff, found sexual assault and its handling on campus topped concerns among student respondents.
The subject will be discussed at a campus forum tonight at 6 at Kaul Auditorium.
Some survivors of sexual assault who are dissatisfied with the system and Reed's efforts said they've considered seeking outside legal help, including from the
, according to interviews with students who asked that their names not be used.
Meanwhile, the students said they continue to attend college with classmates found responsible for rape or sexual assault by the Judicial Board and with classmates accused of committing rape or assault but whose cases may have been delayed.
Lee van der Voo is with InvestigateWest, a nonprofit investigative journalism center based in Seattle.


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I found this video of her playing and talking. I guess it was made in 1978, and it seems as though it was shot on 16 mm, and roughly edited. I love everything about it. I love the darkness, and the silences around her playing, when she just sits and waits. I love the stories she tells. I like to think about her life, which seems so strange and important, and which I can only get a sideways, glancing picture of in my mind.
I made a loaf of bread the other day, with ground toasted oats, honey, black pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. I made the dough very soft and wet, so that the bread had a wide open crumb, kind of like a crumpet. I think it turned out very good. The flavor is subtle, you taste the honey, but the pepper and nutmeg are only hinted at. One night when I came home from work, I wanted a quick and comforting meal, so I sauteed some spinach and white beans and spread them on toast made from my oatmeal bread. I melted some cheese on my toast, too. This is sort of inspired by beans on toast and creamed spinach on toast. That's a thing, right?
Here's a link to an Elizabeth Cotten album on spotify, I hope.


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Originally posted by Buck Lovell on Sunday, 12 February 2012 in Buck Lovell's - American Biker Blog
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Leandie Williams, shares her wonderful weight loss transformation journey with Bodybuilding.com on Women Fitness.
Lets hear her story.
Women Fitness:
When did you realize that you needed to lose weight?
Leandie Williams:
There were many reasons for my weight loss, but the key ones factored in my health/quality of life, and how other people treated me.
I had developed Type 2 Diabetes over time and done nothing to correct it, and my doctor feared I would have a stroke or heart attack just from walking briskly. I wore a heart rate monitor for 24 hours and they performed tests to make sure I did not need to be hospitalized. Despite having these health issues, I still had no sense of urgency about taking control of my life. My weight at spiraled out of control and I was the heaviest I have ever been.
One morning in 2013, I was booked in to fly to another city for work, when the seat belt would not fit over my stomach, and I battled to fit in the chair. I was so uncomfortable, and deeply embarrassed. It was also at this time when I had bought the biggest pants I could find in a super sized store and they were too small, and it occurred to me that at 28 years of age, I would need to have my clothing made. I realized I had to do something drastic.
Women Fitness:
How has your weight loss journey been? What were the milestones that you had to overcome?
Leandie Williams:
I have truly had a wonderful journey. After a month into my journey, I decided to go public on social media for accountability, and be brutally honest about it every step of the way. The support I still receive to this day is unbelievable. I have been fortunate enough to have had the right people come into my life at the right time, and they each taught me valuable lessons to achieve my goals.
In the beginning of my journey, being so grossly overweight, I was not able to do anything gym related. It impacts you mentally when you realize there are a lot of things you cannot do, and it's your poor decisions that brought you to that point. I could barely walk without being breathless and had no strength whatsoever. Slowly, I started to train by only using my body weight. Recovery was very tough on me. There were days I could barely move, only to hit the gym again because I knew that this time I was going to see this through.
During the later part of my journey, extreme back pain limited me. Whilst this was a blow to my progress, it allowed for a process where I was able to obtain useful information from a certified trainer that has helped me to alleviate my pain and in turn made me wiser when it comes to training and stretching properly.
Not many people speak openly about it, but I have battled daily with depression and anxiety. When the bad times happen, that's when I have had to make a mental decision to not throw in the towel, and rather use it to wipe the sweat off of my face while I am at the gym, and it's very difficult because in those times, you just want to crawl under a blanket and stay there. Exercising is a very good outlet for me, especially because I have a sedentary job, and there is no feeling like after a good gym session.
Women Fitness:
What was your fitness regime like during this period?
Leandie Williams:
My training began with 20 minutes hardcore cardio and 40 minutes light weights. I would have 2 days dedicated to additional Cardio sessions.
I started to plateau and the focus was placed on intense cardio, and after a few weeks I resumed the above. Another long standing plateau ensued.
I always tell people that what works for me may be different to what works for them. We all function and react differently. I totally changed it up and started excluding cardio completely, doing heavier weights and incorporating functional body work outs to get my heart rate up, and this is working extremely well for me at present. After much trial and error, instead of splitting my workouts, I have seen better results from going heavy with the weights and performing full body workouts at each session.
Women Fitness:
In a typical day, what is your diet like?
Leandie Williams:
Initially I was placed on a high protein, and minimal fat and carbs eating plan. After yo-yo'ing for quite some time, a nutritionist placed me on an eating plan suitable to my body type, which includes proteins, fats, carbs, dairy and natural sugar. I have found it in my best interests to limit white sugar. I aim for fresh food and nothing that is processed.
My meal plans can change up quite drastically depending on the goal I am aiming for. I eat approximately 1800 calories on a daily basis, and have five to six meals a day.
Women Fitness:
Who/What do you consider the greatest motivation behind your healthy weight loss journey?
Leandie Williams:
It was of great importance to me to make my mom proud. She was the only one that was honest with me and told me that something needed to change. I didn't want to hear it, but she was right. She has supported me every single day of my journey.
Also, I am a procrastinator and tend to give up very quickly. I had started a weight loss venture for what felt like a hundredth time and for once, I wanted to make myself proud and see the biggest battle of my life through. I didn't want to do this for someone else; this time it was for me. It's four years later, and the ups and downs do come, but I am still here pushing forward and accomplishing more than I ever thought possible. Giving up is not an option.
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


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2018 BMW 4 Series Receives Subtle Facelift
Global 4 Series lineup revealed
It may be difficult to tell, but BMW has made a few cosmetic changes to its 4 Series cars. Along with new lights, the BMW 4 Series receives an updated body design and a few mechanical tweaks to keep it fresh.
Standard LED headlights replace the xenon units from the previous model. These lights complement new LED front foglamps and LED rear lights. Look closely, and you'll also notice BMW has changed up the front air intake, increasing its size toward the outer edges. A silver bar frames the front apron on select models. BMW also tweaked the rear apron for a more "contoured" look.
Each equipment line—including the Advantage, Sport Line, Luxury Line, and M Sport—receives its own new unique wheel design. Sunset Orange and Snapper Rocks Blue are two new paint jobs available on the new model.
Inside the cabin, look for new electroplated elements as well as chrome touches, high-gloss black accents, and double stitching on the instrument panel. Buyers can now choose one of three new upholstery colors and three new interior trims strips. Along with new materials, BMW has updated the navigation menu system to make it easier to use.
Once again, the BMW 4 Series is available as a coupe, convertible, and Gran Coupe four-door fastback. Around the globe, BMW will offer three gas engines and three diesel engines. Here in the U.S., we expect to once again receive a 2.0-liter turbo-four producing 248 hp and a 3.0-liter turbo inline-six making 320 hp.
On coupe and Gran Coupe models, BMW increased the stiffness of the suspension. BMW says it has improved lateral and longitudinal dynamics not only on the standard suspension, but also on the upgraded M and Adaptive suspensions. BMW says to expect more responsive steering and improved straight-line stability on the revised model.
BMW hasn't forgotten about its top 4 Series model, the M4. These models receive standard adaptive LED headlights and full LED rear lights, as well as interior upgrades and the updated navigation system.
BMW hasn't released full specs for the U.S. market, but it will arrive for the 2018 model year. Globally, the updated 4 Series model will be available starting this March.
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Best Wall Mounted & Tear Drop Uppercut Punching Bags
The uppercut is one of the most valuable moves in boxing because it allows you to target sensitive areas like the chin and solar plexus. However, the uppercut is also an extremely neglected move because it's hard to train. Traditional heavy bags and punching bags aren't suitable to train your uppercuts because the vertical impact is hard to land.
There are various different types of uppercut bags out there — wall-mounted uppercut bags, body snatchers, tear-drop, water-filled uppercut bags, and so many more. With so many options, finding the right one can be a challenge. In this article, we will give you an overview of the best uppercut bags on the market so you can make an informed decision.
Best Boxing Uppercut Punching Bag
1. Combat Sports Double-End Heavy Bag
This bag has double-ended attachments and is a free-swinging bag with reinforced nylon straps. It has a synthetic leather construction and weighs 45 pounds. The smooth material makes it easy for gloves or bare-handed use if done in a controlled manner to avoid injury.
This bag's movements make it easy to practice one's footwork while practicing one's combinations. That makes the bag really good to train for speed, even though not as much for power because of its lighter weight. It also makes for a great cardio workout. The bag also comes with a hook attachment at the bottom. Therefore, it can be attached to the floor, and it can be used to work defense and counter-striking because of the rebound motion created as a result.
This bag can reinvigorate your training sessions. It's light enough to have quite a bit of movement when punched, but that's the thrill of it all. Much like a normal double-end bag, the momentum built by the bag is a part of the training. This is heavy enough to require a real punch to keep going but moves enough to constantly be coming in and out while changing directions.
A cross/hook combo will send the bag out and coming back in perfectly for a "counter" hook or uppercut. It helps eliminate the monotony of just pounding away on a heavy bag, keeps you moving, changing directions, changing levels, and distance. This really gives a great workout with a lot of enjoyable movement and different striking options. Head and body shots both require aim in order to hit the top or bottom sections, not just blasting away at the upper or lower halves of a large heavy bag.
It's great for straight punches but really excels at hooks, uppercuts, and 45's. The bag is quite soft but not squishy — just a good, solid, comfortable impact. This is an amazing heavy bag for some hard practices but not if you're a beginner and not comfortable with changing direction and movement while striking.
2. Ringside Uppercut Bag
This bag is heavy and great with practicing uppercut and front kicks. It's horizontal and not considered a 'free-swinging' bag. There's a foam layer of 1" to protect the hands while practicing.
This bag comes with s-hooks, heavy bag chain, and a swivel. It also has a durable powerhide exterior. This bag ticks all the boxes because it's durable, portable, and has different setup options. The swivel attachment allows the bag to spin and therefore makes up for not being free-swinging. However, it should be treated as a wall-mount bag. And it should be used to practice cutting angles, side-stepping, and moving in and out of range.
Since this bag is like most traditional heavy bags, the fillings need to be redistributed every once in a while as the interior can get a little lopsided. It weighs around 55 pounds if bought filled. This product does not disappoint at all and always keeps training interesting.
3. Windy Wall Mount Uppercut Bag
Windy Wall Mount Uppercut Bag is made of genuine leather and has dense foam protection. The wall mount brackets are included since this bag is a wall mount bag. Installation is easy and proves very useful in small places too. This provides multiple angles to train uppercuts, hooks and straight punches accurately.
Windy provides one of the best uppercut bags in the class. Wall-mounted bags have specific unique benefits. It's great for specialty targets, has foam for noise reduction and accident protection, and is space-efficient. This bag fulfills all of those characteristics beautifully. The foam also makes the bag good for punching with or without gloves and makes it capable of withstanding a lot of action. The leather exterior is high quality, extremely durable, and tear-resistant as well. The stitching is excellent as well. Its dimensions are 24x24x24 inches and weigh 32.9 pounds while being shipped.
4. Ringside Head Shot Powerhide Bag
Ringside Head Shot Powerhide Bag is round with a tough powerhide material, weighing 50 to 55 pounds. The round shape makes it perfect for uppercuts, hooks, and straight punches, for any contact sport like boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, etc. The size and weight are also perfect for practicing head punches.
A chain and swivel are included with this bag. The swivel makes it good for practicing bobbing, weaving and ducking under to deliver more punches. This bag is free-swinging and can endure quite a beating. It can be hung at any height as required. Mounting it high will make the bag a giant maize ball and hanging it low, the rhythm will change. Hanging it short is useful for those with a space constraint. It's a soft-filled bag. Therefore, it needs a little more maintenance.
The filling will not settle at the bottom like other traditional vertical heavy bags. However, punching it continuously for a long period of time will beat the stuffing inwards, which will make it slightly loose and semi-unfilled near the corners and edges. This can easily be solved by rolling the bag around after laying it out on a mat or puzzle foam interlock. Doing this from time to time will make the bag last a really long time.
5. Contender Body Snatcher
Contender Body Snatcher is made of synthetic leather material, is well built, and durable. The filling is soft impact absorbing. It weighs about 75 pounds and is wonderful for uppercuts, hooks, and even jabs and crosses. Another great feature of this bag is that it can be attached to different heights. It comes with a chain and swivel. The filling can be quite tough at first and requires a breaking-in period. The adjustable height factor makes it ideal for practicing uppercuts on the lower body. The filling needs to be redistributed from time to time by rolling the bag around the floor.
6. Ring to Cage Wall-Mount Uppercut Bag
This bag is highly rated on the market and is made of 100% leather. It comes with wall mount brackets and it has extremely dense foam padding, thus providing good shock absorption. The edges are rounded so it doesn't feel rough while throwing kicks. It's also great for uppercuts. It provides multiple angles to practice.
Mounting hardware like bolts are also included and it's easy to install and attach it to the wall. The genuine leather makes it much more durable than synthetic leather, but it's slightly more expensive as well. The material makes it easy to hold up under extensive usage and difficult to rip.
This bag's shape allows the incorporation of jabs and hooks in various combinations. The three different targets placed on the back make it a good bag for beginners who need help aiming their shots. The padding allows one to even use this bare hands, but gloves and wraps are always advised. All things considered, this is a good and sturdy uppercut bag for a wall mount.
7. Revgear Uppercut Bag
If ever a bag were sturdy, it would be this uppercut bag. It features triple-stitched seams and reinforced nylon straps. It's made of vinyl-coated nylon material and is highly durable. It weighs about fifty pounds and measures 14" x 36". The bag is affordable and durable and comes with a horizontal design. It doesn't sacrifice quality for the price and therefore the vinyl coating makes it as durable as leather in other cases. Even hard hitters can make this bag last long periods of usage because of the reinforced stitches. It's ideal for home gyms as it's not too expensive and can sustain regular abuse. It doesn't come with a chain.
8. RDX Punch Bag
RDX Punch Bag is a part of any quality boxing training and it weighs 30kgs. It's constructed from RDX maya hide leather, renowned for its durability. The inner material features a 2" polyethylene foam jacket along with a shredded filling. It can be tethered to the floor with a loop which helps minimize swing reduction. The bag comes with RDX boxing gel gloves and a swivel chain. It's a great bargain because of all that you get with the uppercut bag. It offers a full set up and is of pretty good quality. For angled hooks and uppercuts, this uppercut bag can count itself amongst one of the best.
9. Maxx Punchbags
Maxx isn't a big brand but it does come up with a few quality products. They're affordable and perfect for those who are on a tight budget. Mostly made of leather, these uppercut bags are great for low and high kicking, punching, and strength building. They come filled, which makes them easy to set up and you get what you see. The Maxx uppercut punchbag is 4 feet in height, making it quite large for an uppercut training punch bag. It can thus be used to practice kicks as well by MMA enthusiasts. Overall, when an item is easy on the pockets and serves more than a single practice purpose, it's worth the buy.
10. RDX Uppercut Maize Punch Bag
An RDX product, this uppercut bag is called the RDX Heavy Boxing Uppercut/Maize Punch bag. It's great value for money and there is no compromise in quality. Like many other RDX products, this one too comes with a pair of RDX boxing gel gloves. Another great feature of this product is its durability.
It's handmade with a leather exterior and it has been double-stitched entirely. This makes it very good to be used roughly without the fear of it tearing or going bad. The inside is a textile-filling and has been improved for better shock absorption. The filling makes it easy for the bag to return to its original shape fast and it lasts for use over an extended period of time.
In terms of size, it measures 52 cm in height and 38 cm around, making it small or moderate in size. But just like all other RDX products, it comes with heavy-gauge D rings and, of course, the swivel chain.
It's a very well-made punch bag and is ideal for uppercut training. It's an exciting buy for those with limited space as well. You can condition your body torque movements along with your angled shots, hooks, and uppercuts. It has a dense shock absorbing 2" polyethylene foam jacket and is filled with a mixture of shredded fiber. There is a heavy-duty zip-enclosed top that ensures maximum fill potential and can be used outside as well.
There's also a tethered loop facility at the base of the punch bag, ensuring swing reduction. Therefore, it compromises neither in quality nor in price. All things considered, RDX Heavy Boxing Uppercut/Maize Punch Bag is easy on the pockets, lasts long, and it's, therefore, a completely ideal product.
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Article Title
Excellent, Preschool, Rachel Bright, Monsters, Dark, Bedtime, Scary, Picture Book
Document Type
Book Review
It's way past bedtime, but Love Monster can't sleep. He's done his regular bedtime routine, but he keeps hearing scary sounds that are keeping him from being able to sleep. He can hear something in the yard, then coming into the house, and then coming up the stairs! The Love Monster finally gets the courage to get out a flashlight to see what is causing the noise, only to discover when he faces his fear that there wasn't anything to be scared of all along.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Stephens, Aylea
"Love Monster and the Scary Something,"
Children's Book and Media Review: Vol. 38:
2, Article 2.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cbmr/vol38/iss2/2


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Exciting news from Oakland! Paul Schiek and his lovely home brewed publishing company, TBW Books, is releasing its third subscription series with books by Mark Steinmetz, Elaine Stocki, Dru Donovan and Katy Grannan. I was proud to have my book published in the 2nd series and can't wait to get this new quartet.
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