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Published MARCH 25, 2020
The Hyde Park Refugee Project is asking for donations to help refugee families living in the neighborhood affected by the recent coronavirus outbreak. The organization, composed entirely of volunteers, assists 45 people across six families, many of whom have suddenly found themselves struggling with additional instability.
"They are in the group of people that are the most hard-hit by it. They typically have restaurant jobs as dishwashers, or cleaning buildings, and so they're kind of the first ones who have their hours cut or get laid off. And they don't have social networks that a lot of other people in this country do," said Lisa Jenschke, co-founder of the Refugee Project. "We're trying to refocus and assess where each one of our families is at financially and what they're facing going forward."
Before the outbreak, the Refugee Project had been preparing for the arrival of a new family in April. Earlier this year, they launched a fundraising drive, with the goal of collecting $32,000 to help with resettlement costs. But because of the coronavirus outbreak, the U.N. refugee agency announced last week that it would suspend almost all new resettlements.
Now, the money the Refugee Project raised— about half of the initial goal — will go to helping families already in the neighborhood. (Jenschke said that the organization still hopes to bring a new refugee family to Hyde Park later in the year.)
"We're planning to do some strategic support for them in the form of rental assistance to keep them going through the hardest parts of this," said Jenschke. She said that the group would also help its families apply for unemployment benefits and find local food pantries.
The organization is also focusing on assistance for all the children who have been at home since schools were closed last week. Volunteers are designing educational worksheets, and a computer donated from the University of Chicago Law School has been set up to allow one girl to participate in online learning.
Jenschke said the group is looking into emergency funding, and perhaps repurposing existing grants. But a prolonged shutdown would be difficult to cope with.
"If this drags on for more than a couple of months, we're definitely going to need a lot more help," she said. "I donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository recently because I know they're really going to need it — they help our families and other families as well. I hope that a lot of people are gonna feel really generous."
Donate to the Hyde Park Refugee Project at hydeparkrefugeeproject.org/give, or by check to the Hyde Park & Kenwood Interfaith Council, 1448 E. 52nd St., #117; write "Refugee Project" on the memo line.
Main image: Hyde Park Refugee Project intern Alison Myers plays Jenga with a preschooler during one of the group's after-school programs. Courtesy of Hyde Park Refugee Project
The original story by Christian Belanger was published by Hyde Park Herald on March 24, 2020.


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Jaiswal, P., Avraham, S., Ilic, K., Kellogg, E. A., McCouch, S., Pujar, A., Reiser, L., Rhee, S. Y., Sachs, M. M., Schaeffer, M., Stein, L., Stevens, P., Vincent, L. D., Ware, D. H., Zapata, F. (2005) Plant Ontology (PO): a Controlled Vocabulary of Plant Structures and Growth Stages. Comp Funct Genomics, 6 (7-8). pp. 388-97. ISSN 1531-6912 (Print)
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The Plant Ontology Consortium (POC) (www.plantontology.org) is a collaborative effort among several plant databases and experts in plant systematics, botany and genomics. A primary goal of the POC is to develop simple yet robust and extensible controlled vocabularies that accurately reflect the biology of plant structures and developmental stages. These provide a network of vocabularies linked by relationships (ontology) to facilitate queries that cut across datasets within a database or between multiple databases. The current version of the ontology integrates diverse vocabularies used to describe Arabidopsis, maize and rice (Oryza sp.) anatomy, morphology and growth stages. Using the ontology browser, over 3500 gene annotations from three species-specific databases, The Arabidopsis Information Resource (TAIR) for Arabidopsis, Gramene for rice and MaizeGDB for maize, can now be queried and retrieved.
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How to Write an Exit Strategy to Let Investors Know How They Will Be Repaid
Investors put money into companies with the expectation of earning a return on their investment when the company is sold, goes public or is re-capitalized by another entity. This is called the exit event. Even as early as the start-up stage it is important for a small-business owner to have at least a basic concept of how the investors will exit and receive their return. Your exit strategy should be included in the business plan you present to potential investors.
Why Investors Want to See Your Exit Strategy
Expressing your exit strategy on paper shows investors that you understand their need to get their money back at some point. You don't expect them to stay invested in your company forever. In the case of the sale of the company to another company, you and your investors may exit the investment together. But there could be a scenario where you want to continue owning and managing the business. In that case, you need other means for the investors to exit.
Explain Why an Exit is Possible
The two parts to a successful exit through the company being acquired are your ability to grow the company to the point it is valuable enough to be sought after as an acquisition and being able to identity suitable buyers for your business. In your exit strategy, discuss what you believe will happen in the next few years to cause the company to increase in value. For example, you might have a goal of reaching $20 million in sales within three years. As the company grows, it becomes more valuable -- which translates into higher possible returns for your investors. Regarding buyers, you could identify larger companies in your industry that might want to purchase yours to acquire your customer base.
Discuss Time Frame
Equity investors such as venture capital firms or angel investors hope to exit an investment within three to five years -- seven at the outside. Investors have a goal for the rate of return they hope to earn. or them to realize this goal, the company has to increase in value. Because there are so many unknowns regarding how a company will perform -- including the economic environment and competitive factors -- proposing a precise date, such as three-and-a-half years from now, is not practical. In your exit strategy, propose a range of time instead. The point to clearly express is that you don't expect the investors to wait 10 years to be paid.
How Specific to Be About Returns
In the exit strategy section of their business plans, small-business owners sometimes make the mistake of attempting to forecast the rate of return the investors will receive. Some might even try to calculate an exact figure based on their projected revenues and profits for the next three to five years, such as a 27.55 percent compounded annual rate of return. Savvy investors know how to make their own calculations based on the financial projections, so you don't need to pin yourself down to a specific number in the plan. Also, the rate of return is related to how much equity you give up for the proposed amount of capital. You may end up proposing to give a larger share than you actually need to because you want to show a high-enough return on investment to make the deal attractive to the investors. Leave the discussion about rates of return and equity percentages to the time when you get closer to finalizing a transaction with the investors.
Writer Bio
Brian Hill is the author of four popular business and finance books: "The Making of a Bestseller," "Inside Secrets to Venture Capital," "Attracting Capital from Angels" and his latest book, published in 2013, "The Pocket Small Business Owner's Guide to Business Plans."


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John Walsh | June 22, 2012
Published on June 21, 2012
On Bauer Business Focus — A conversation on what's driving people to move to Houston with Andrew Schneider, business reporter for KUHF 88.7 FM.
The American Moving and Storage Association recently ranked Houston the No. 3 most popular moving destination, a designation that brings many opportunities for the city, according to John Walsh, director of the Graduate Real Estate Program at the C. T. Bauer College of Business.
He visited Bauer Business Focus recently to discuss the factors that are helping Houston a prime choice for people looking to relocate.
"The choices of where you would live relate primarily to what kind of employment opportunities there are," Walsh said. "Houston has historically been an open society that's welcoming but more importantly, we continue to stand out in employment opportunities."
While employment opportunities play an integral role in moving popularity, Houston's low cost of housing is also a factor, he added.
"The city's popularity as a destination is also tied to the cost of housing. We're a relatively unregulated marketplace as compared to most other cities in metropolitan areas so our cost of housing is about half of what it is in regulated marketplaces, so you get a lot more residential opportunities here for less money than you do in other places."
Click here to hear the full interview.


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Release of Draft Document Related to the Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead, 2394-2395 [2013-00430]Download as PDF
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 8 (Friday, January 11, 2013)] [Notices] [Pages 2394-2395] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-00430] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0108; FRL-9769-6] Release of Draft Document Related to the Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Availability of draft documents for public comment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On or about January 8, 2013, the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) will make available for public review the draft document titled, Policy Assessment for the Review of the Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards, External Review Draft (PA). This document was prepared as part of the current review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for lead (Pb). DATES: Comments should be received on or before February 4. ADDRESSES: This document is available primarily via the Internet at the following Web site: https://www.epa.gov/ttn/naaqs/standards/pb/s_pb_index.html. Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2010- 0108, by one of the following methods:
www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. Email: email@example.com. Fax: 202-566-1741. Mail: EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0108, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail code 6102T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460. Please include a total of two copies. Hand Delivery: Environmental Protection Agency, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR- 2010-0108. The EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through www.regulations.gov (or email). The www.regulations.gov Web site is an ``anonymous access'' system, which means the EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an email comment directly to the EPA without going through www.regulations.gov, your email address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, the EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If the EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, the EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about the EPA's public docket, visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at https://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm. Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, EPA/DC, EPA West, [[Page 2395]] Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center is (202) 566-1742. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Deirdre Murphy, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (Mail code C504-06), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone number: 919-541-0729; fax number: 919-541-0237; email address: firstname.lastname@example.com. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for the EPA? 1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to the EPA through www.regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to the EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD- ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. Tips for Preparing Your Comments. When submitting comments, remember to: Identify the rulemaking by docket number and other identifying information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number). Follow directions--The agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns, and suggest alternatives. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. Information Specific to This Document Two sections of the Clean Air Act govern the establishment and revision of the NAAQS. Section 108 (42 U.S.C. 7408) directs the Administrator to identify and list certain air pollutants and then to issue air quality criteria for those pollutants. The Administrator is to list those air pollutants that in her ``judgment, cause or contribute to air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare;'' ``the presence of which in the ambient air results from numerous or diverse mobile or stationary sources;'' and ``for which * * * [the Administrator] plans to issue air quality criteria * * *''. Air quality criteria are intended to ``accurately reflect the latest scientific knowledge useful in indicating the kind and extent of all identifiable effects on public health or welfare which may be expected from the presence of [a] pollutant in the ambient air * * *'' 42 U.S.C. 7408(b). Under section 109 (42 U.S.C. 7409), the EPA establishes primary (health-based) and secondary (welfare-based) NAAQS for pollutants for which air quality criteria are issued. Section 109(d) requires periodic review and, if appropriate, revision of existing air quality criteria. The revised air quality criteria reflect advances in scientific knowledge on the effects of the pollutant on public health or welfare. The EPA is also required to periodically review and, if appropriate, revise the NAAQS, based on the revised air quality criteria. Section 109(d)(2) requires that an independent scientific review committee ``shall complete a review of the criteria * * * and the national primary and secondary ambient air quality standards * * * and shall recommend to the Administrator any new * * * standards and revisions of existing criteria and standards as may be appropriate * * *.'' Since the early 1980's, this independent review function has been performed by the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC). Presently, EPA is reviewing the air quality criteria and NAAQS for Pb. The EPA's overall plan and schedule for this review is presented in the Integrated Review Plan for the Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards.\1\ The draft PA document announced today, when final, will serve to ``bridge the gap'' between the scientific information and the judgments required of the Administrator in determining whether to retain or revise the existing NAAQS for Pb, and, if revision is considered, what revisions may be appropriate. The draft PA builds upon information presented in the third draft Integrated Science Assessment for Lead \2\ and health and ecological risk assessments developed in the last review.\3\ The draft PA will be available on or about January 8, 2013, through the agency's Technology Transfer Network (TTN) Web site at https://www.epa.gov/ttn/naaqs/standards/pb/s_pb_index.html. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ EPA EPA-452/R-11-008; November 2011; Available: https://www.epa.gov/ttn/naaqs/standards/pb/data/20111117PbIRPfinal.pdf. \2\ EPA/600/R-10/075C; November 2012; https://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/isa/recordisplay.cfm?deid=242655. \3\ Upon consideration of the evidence newly available in this review with regard to risk and exposure assessment in the REA Planning Document for the review (available at https://www.epa.gov/ttn/naaqs/standards/pb/data/20110628pbplanningdoc.pdf), staff concluded, and CASAC Pb Panel generally concurred, that new health and ecological REAs were not warranted by the newly available evidence. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The EPA is soliciting advice and recommendations from the CASAC by means of a review of this draft document at an upcoming public meeting of the CASAC. Information about this public meeting, including the dates and location, will be published as a separate notice in the Federal Register. Following the CASAC meeting, the EPA will consider comments received from the CASAC and the public in preparing revisions to this document. The EPA will consider public comments submitted in response to this notice when revising the documents. Comments should be submitted to the docket, as described above. The document that is the subject of today's notice does not represent and should not be construed to represent any final EPA policy, viewpoint, or determination. Dated: January 7, 2013. Mary E. Henigin, Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. [FR Doc. 2013-00430 Filed 1-10-13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P


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China to Aid Ailing Shipbuilders With More Subsidies
China is handing out new subsidies for buying ships to help its beleaguered shipbuilders, confounding a government pledge to reduce support for sectors with over-capacity in order to reform the economy.
The central government will set aside "special funds" that give shippers subsidies of 1,500 yuan per gross ton -- a unit of measure for the volume of vessels -- to replace old models with new and greener ones, a government statement said.
The scheme will run until the end of 2015. The subsidies are only valid for ships scrapped one to 10 years ahead of mandatory retirement dates, the statement said.
The state subsidies are the latest given to Chinese shipbuilders, which are fighting falling demand and excess capacity. It suggests the government is loath to see a big industry that is also a big employer wither.
Yet by extending more aid to a sector foundering on excess investment, Beijing appears to be contradicting a promise to solve the problem of excess capacity by restricting credit and ending state support. China's cement, steel and solar panel industries are also fighting over-capacity.
Some analysts have said China may find it hard to withdraw support for all sectors and companies with over-capacity, especially if they are also big providers of jobs, such as China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group, the country's biggest private ship manufacturer.
Despite state subsidies of up to 1.3 billion yuan a year from 2010 to 2012, Rongsheng is struggling to survive. It reportedly laid off 8,000 workers earlier this year and is appealing for more government aid. Its financial woes have hollowed out Rugao, a town in eastern China and Rongsheng's manufacturing base.
The new subsidies were first announced on Dec 5 but made public only on Monday on the government website. The statement was made jointly by the Finance Ministry, the Transport Ministry, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the National Development and Reform Commission, a powerful economic planning agency.
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We camped in the national forest near Snoqualmie Pass during the summer of 2017 while we looked for property to buy. It was a popular area and most of the spots were full at that time of year.
Every now and then, a bear will discover that food is readily available in these places and will take advantage of the smorgasbord. One had been seen going up and down the road so the Forest Service had posted warning signs.
My husband and I were driving back to camp one afternoon when we spotted a truck parked just off the road with the tailgate down. There, a bear was happily rummaging through the truck owner's goods – his dinner, perhaps.
We pulled over. The bear took off and I very carefully crept up to the truck hoping I wasn't about to see a blood bath. I got close enough to peak into the back and into the shell.
There was a man asleep but very much alive in the back! His feet had been mere inches away from where the bear had been ransacking through his supplies.
I woke him up and told him what had happened. Can you imagine if he had woken up while the bear was at work? He would have had no where to go.
Our family has had our own bear encounters.
One year one kept coming into our campsite so we moved our food to the car with the exception of some canned goods. We learned that cans don't stop bears when we woke up to find it with a can crushed in its mouth, enjoying the contents through the holes it had bitten.
It continued to cruise the campsites so we called Fish and Game. I don't know what they did about it.
We now carry bear spray wherever we go.
Recently, two men who were mountain biking near North Bend, not far from where we used to camp, were attacked by a cougar. One of them ran, and was subsequently killed. . This was just months ago.
We now live in much closer proximity to predators.
A couple of years ago, a bear attacked a neighbor's dog in her carport and she beat it away. There are wolf packs in the area that are being tracked for conservation efforts. They have been killing livestock which has lead to ongoing friction between the conservationists and the ranchers.
Be prepared if predators may be around: make noise so you don't surprise an animal, be aware of your surroundings, store all food away from yourself, and carry a firearm or bear spray.
If you're not careful, you may not be as lucky as the guy in the back of the truck.


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Maîtres de l'Affiche (Masters of the Poster) refers to 256 color lithographic plates used to create an art publication during the Belle Époque in Paris, France. The collection, reproduced from the original works of ninety-seven artists in a smaller 11 x 15-inch format, was put together by Jules Chéret, the father of poster art and distributed between 1895 – 1900. The varied selection of prints was sold in packages of four and delivered monthly to subscribers. Designed for a subscription audience, the publication showcased the most influential posters of the era in a collectible small format.
This poster advertises for a show at La Pepiniere Theatre which is still in operation today in Paris. In 1920, theatre producer Raoul Audier changed the direction of La Pepiniere and invented with his partner Édouard Beaudu, Les Goûters à la Parisienne, a two-hour show with a tea-concert. La Pepiniere, many times throughout history changed its artistic direction: Jean Charlot took over in 1924, Maurice Suez in 1926 and Marguerite Bériza in 1928. Raoul Audier returned the following year in 1929 and appointed poster artist Paul Colin to create the sets of the theatre's shows. Today, La Pepiniere can host an audience of 350 people and is home to director and actor Jean-Laurent Cochet's drama classes.
The poster features a black background and an audience laughing at the show in front of them. An elegant woman in a bright red cape, at the center of the image is smiling along next to her date. The title of the show "Chauffons! Chauffons!" can be translated as "Hot! Hot!". Observed on the bottom right side of the poster, the show is revealed to have 2 acts, 3 tableaus and directed by MM. Fred Tony and J. Telloc.
Jules-Alexandre Grun (1868 – 1934) was a French post-impressionist painter, poster artist, and illustrator. Grun's best known painting is called The Dinner Party, produced in 1911. It was, however, in the field of poster art and illustration, for which he was famous. He was employed at a large printing company in Paris and his artistic director was Jules Cheret. Cheret was also his main competitor in poster art.
This is an Original Vintage Poster, not a reproduction. This poster has been archivally backed onto linen and is in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all our posters.


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This is my third post in this series. Check out part 1 and part part 2 before reading.
At the end, this is what we're trying to make. With the mouse or your finger, drag the worm around and eat the falling food particles. If you eat enough, the worm will grow another segment. Avoid the phages that attack the worm. If phages collide with the worm, it destroys part of it. I'll be breaking the project down into 5 steps. Each step will have its own html file and javascript file for you to look at for additional details.
Before I get started on this section, I want to make note of a couple of minor shader changes. I realized that the segment shader was not using the lightDir uniform, so I removed it. What I do want to vary though is how fast the texture "rotates" over the sprite. and the alpha of the sprite.
To that end, I added two uniforms called rotationSpeed and alpha. If you look in the sprite creation code for a worm segment or a food particle, (and later a phage) you will see the first two changes. If you look in the fragment shader code you will see how the uniforms are used.
// these changes are made to the sprite creation code that use the fragment shader pixelShaderUniforms: {rotationSpeed: "float", alpha: "vec2"}, properties: {rotationSpeed: 2., alpha: [1.,1.]}, ... // this change is made in the fragment shader code to use the rotationSpeed uniform float rot = uvAlphaTime.w * rotationSpeed; ... // this change is made in the fragment shader code to use the alpha uniform vec4 inside = vec4(lightColor, alpha[0]);
If you could care less about what I just said, that is fine. Just make sure moving forward you start with the files attached to this blog post as your baseline.
Step 11 - Remove Segments with the Keyboard
OK, continuing from the previous blog, I'll begin with the three javascript files I ended with step10.js, segment10.js and AIManager10.js
Add this new bit of code to the onKeyDown, so when the 'r' key is pressed, a worm segment is removed.
else if (wade.isKeyDown(82)) { console.log('r pressed - remove segment'); self.removeSegment(); }
Right now I'm only removing the last segment and not allowing removal of the head to keep things simple and to make sure the segment removal code works correctly. As another simplification, I have commented out food creation in the gameManager function. Now, add the removeSegment function. I just check to see that the worm is longer than 1 segment, and if it is I remove the last segment from the worm array and the scene.
// remove a segment from the worm this.removeSegment = function() { if (worm.length > 1) { console.log('remove segment'); var s = worm[worm.length-1]; wade.removeObjectFromArray(s,worm); wade.removeSceneObject(s); } }; // end removeSegment
Run the step11.html file. Press the 'a' key to add segments. Press the 'r' key to remove segments. The relevant javascript code is in step11.js, segment11.js and AIManger11.js
Step 12 - Add Phage with the Keyboard
Next, just like I did with food in the previous post, I am going to add phages. Ph...what ? If you don't know what a phage is, then check out this wikipedia page on phagocytes. Add the following lines to the onKeyDown function so that a phage is added when the 'p' key is pressed.
else if (wade.isKeyDown(80)) { console.log('p pressed - add phage'); aiManager.addPhage(); }
If you've been following along with the previous posts, you will see that adding phages is nearly identical to what I did when adding food. This time, I added the code right in the AIManager to begin with rather than adding it to the main and moving it later. The phages start on the left side of the screen, move across and then delete themselves using the onMoveComplete function. Keeping it simple like this will let me make sure the collision code works before making phage motion more complex just like I did previously with food particles.
Run the step12.html file and you should see one worm segment that rotates and them moves to the mouse position. Press the 'a' key to add segments to the worm.. Press the 'r' key to remove segments from the worm. Press the 'f' key to drop food particles. Press the 'p' key to add phages. The relevant javascript code is in step12.js and AIManager12.js
Step 13 - Phage Collision with Worm Segments
For now, I am going to say that the head of the worm is immune to phages. In a real game, this would probably be when the player 'looses a life', but for now I'll only allow body segments to be destroyed on phage collision.
In the gameManager function, I add a for loop to go through the body segments worm[1] to worm[length-1]. Then using wade, get any overlapping objects.
If the overlapping object isPhage, remove the phage and call removeSegment with the segment scene object to remove.
self.removeSegment(seg); // remove the worm segment wade.removeSceneObject(overSeg[k]); // remove the phage scene object
Lastly, I make a modification to the removeSegment function so it can accept a segment. If a segment is passed into this function, then remove that segment. Otherwise the last segment is removed like on key press
this.removeSegment = function(seg) { ... var s = seg || worm[worm.length-1]; ...
Run the step13.html file. Add some segments with the 'a' key. Then move the worm so it sits vertically in the middle of the screen. Launch some phages with the 'p' key. Watch them collide and destroy body segments. You'll notice that if the worm has a gap, it closes it once you move the head of the worm. I could've deleted all the segments from the gap to the end, or moved the segments immediately, but I like how the worm's body has just enough intelligence to re-make the connection. The relevant javascript code is in step13.js
Step 14 - Phages Dissolve Segments
I want the phage to latch onto the worm segment and make it appear to slowly dissolve it. To do that I have to make a couple of changes to a couple of files. Here goes...
The first file I'll modify is the segment behavior. I'll add some infection related attributes and the ability to set and get the infected attribute.
var infected = false; // infected with a phage ? var infectionTime; // when was segment infected var infectionLimit = 2; // seconds till death if infected ... this.setInfected = function(val) { infected = val; }; this.isInfected = function() { return infected; };
Next, I'm going to make some changes in the game manager loop
if (overSeg[k].isPhage && seg.getBehavior().isInfected() == false) { var sp = overSeg[k].getSprite().clone(); seg.getBehavior().infect(sp); wade.removeSceneObject(overSeg[k]); break; }
Inside the for loop, I am now checking that the segment has collided with a phage and that it is not already infected. If those two conditions hold, clone the sprite from the phage, call the segments 'infect' behavior with the clone and then remove the phage scene object.
This is what the infect function looks like in the segment behavior file.
// infect the segment with a phage // the passed in sprite is added to this scene object this.infect = function(sp) { infected = true; // this segment has been infected infectionTime = Date.now(); // keep track of infection time so can die later if (sp) { sp.setSize(length,width); // set new sprite to same size as current sprite self.owner.addSprite(sp); // add it to the scnee object } }; // end infect
The onUpdate function (remember that is used to 'pulse' the segment body), is modified. Fade out all the sprites associated with this scene object. Check if the current time is longer than the infectionTimeLimit and if it is, remove this segment.
// on update, check if the segment is infected // on update pulse the sides of the worm segment this.onUpdate = function() { if (infected) { var currentTime = Date.now(); this.fade(); if ((currentTime - infectionTime)/1000 > infectionTimeLimit) { wade.app.removeSegment(self.owner); } } else { self.pulse(); } }; // end onUpdate
Run the step14.html file. Add some segments with the 'a' key. Launch some phages with the 'p' key. Watch them collide and stick to the body segments. The segments fade out and after 2 seconds (infectionTimeLimit) the segment is removed. You can change how long the segments live by changing this limit. If you want to change the fade rate, modify fadeStep. The relevant javascript code is in step14.js, segment14.js and AIManger14.js
Step 15 - Automatic Phages
One last modification I will make is to to automate phage creation. This is almost identical to what I did for automating food.In the main, make sure the dropFood code is uncommented and then add a dropPhage call.
if (aiManager) { aiManager.dropFood(); aiManager.dropPhage(worm.length) }
Then in the ai manager, add this function
AIManager.prototype.dropPhage = function(size) { var l = size || 8; if (Math.random() * this.interval <= (this.chance/8 + l/8)) { console.log('drop phage'); this.addPhage(); } }; // end dropPhage
Lastly, make some adjustments to the addPhage function so the motion is a little more random.
This final version is the same code that is running in the iframe at the top of this page. The relevant javascript code is in step15.js. segment15.js and AIManager15.js
Taking the segmented worm from my previous blog, it can now eat and be eaten. I hope you enjoyed this post.
Click here To download all the code for this project


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Saks Fifth Avenue kicked off its "Made to Measure" weekend at its 5th avenue flagship in New York with quite the Italian-themed celebration last night.
This year, the annual event comes with an Italian flavor with brands like Salvatore Ferragamo and Santoni participating in in-store events throughout the weekend. Other Italian labels like Bruno Cucinelli, Kiton and Isaia are also participating. Saks partnered with The Robb Report to highlight and celebrate the craftsmanship and heritage of family-owned Italian brands.
As the men's market continue to grows momentum, Saks is expanding the annual luxe shopping weekend to capture more buzz.
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Auction Aftermath
The bids are in, and here's how my favorites fared.
By Robert Plunket
Well, the SKY-Sotheby big real estate auction is over, so let's see how we did. We were tracking five different properties, large and small. Did they sell? Did they sell good?
As predicted, the enormous bayfront mansion on Longboat that was originally priced at $11, 999,000, the one with all the bells and whistles (home theater, billiard room, four fireplaces, four-car garage, boat dock, infinity pool, etc.) did not do well. The opening bid was set at $5,000,000 but bidders kept their hands down. It didn't sell. It didn't even get bid on.
The cute little renovated bungalow on Morrill Street generated a lot of interest. The highest bid was $415, 000. With the 10 percent buyer's premium, that would be a total price of just over $450,000. Not sure if it met its reserve; but if so, somebody got a great deal.
This unit at Burns Court Villas did very well indeed – one of the stars of the day. They were bidding like crazy. The auctioneer got very excited and was down in the audience, egging people on. It went for $852,000, including buyer's premium.
So sad – the beautiful Carl Abbott house in Hidden Forrest – 6,000 square feet and listed at $2,500,000 - didn't sell. There was an opening bid of $500,000 but after that – nothing. I think the problem is that it's painted the wrong color – it should be a slightly lighter shade of grey.
Remember how I said one person owned all 22 of these Lake Vista condos and boy, were they a bad investment? Not true! They were a fabulous investment. It turns out that Marvin Kaplan bought them a week before for $250,000 each and sold them all at the auction for $275,000 each. You know Marvin – he's the former used car salesman who bought the literary rights to the Pope's prayers, and is now taking Dunkin Doughnuts to China. (He's also a part owner of SKYSotheby's.) I'm planning to intern with him, as he really seems to have the Midas touch.
The general consensus? A great party but disappointing results. Much of the truly extraordinary high-end stuff did sell, but most of the more ordinary stuff generated very little interest. Don't miss my take on the auction in the Dec 10 issue of Barron's – yes, Real Estate Junkie is making the national news!
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This journey through the Julian Alps is one of eastern Europe's finest railway journeys. Known as the Bohinj Railway or Transalpina, the line between Jesenice and Sezana was likened to the feat of building the Suez Canal when it opened in 1906, on account of the engineering challenges in building its numerous tunnels, viaducts and bridges.
It skirts a mountainous national park, passes the famous resort of Lake Bled with its island chapel, and crosses the wild stony Kras plateau. Attractive towns and villages surround the stations, many of them built from local limestone. The line frequently crosses rivers such as the emerald-green Soca, sometimes on spectacular bridges, including the world's longest span for an all-masonry structure, the 85m of the Solkan Bridge.
From Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, electric trains reach Jesenice at the northern end of the Bohinj Railway and Sezana at the southern end. The Bohinj Railway is operated by diesel railcars, but there is also the option of taking a summer steam-hauled excursion over part of the line between Gorizia and Bled.
Distinctive features of the railway are the 6,339 metre-long Bohinj Tunnel under the 1,498 metre-tall Kobla Mountain, and the Solkan Bridge with its 85 metre wide arch over the Soča River.
Nova Gorica – 8.45
Most na Soči – 9.23
Bled – 11.05
Bled – 17.30
Most na Soči – 18.51
Nova Gorica – 19.35
– departure from Nova Gorica: 83,00 EUR
The price includes:
– ride by the Oldtimer train (section Nova Gorica – Bled – Nova Gorica with a steam engine.
– transfer by bus at Bled
– entrance at Bled castle
– lunch at restaurant (a glass of wine, table water, juice for children)
– accompanying guide
Children 0 – 5 years: GRATIS (lunch not included)
Children 6 – 11 years: 30,00 EUR
Children 12 – 16 years: 40,00 EUR


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Type B Washington Quarters, A.K.A. Proof Reverse Washington Quarters
Years: 1956 – 1964
Cherry Pickers Designation: FS-25-19XX-901 (A.K.A. FS-901)
In preparation for minting the first Washington quarter proofs, the original reverse design was reworked to strengthen certain aspects of the reverse design. This was the first ever design change for the reverse of the Washington quarter and it created what we call the B reverse type or variety.
This B reverse design was only to be used for minting proof quarters, and it was up until 1956, when a decision was made to use retired proof reverse dies for minting business strike quarters in Philadelphia in order to cut production costs during a time when the US Mint was undergoing major cost cutting measures, including the closure of the San Francisco Mint.
As such, a 9 coin series was produced from 1956 to 1964 in Philadelphia for business strike quarters which were minted with the proof reverse design. This variety is known as the Type B Washington quarter.
There are loads of information and resources on these proof reverse business strike Washington quarters. I will provide links at the bottom of this post, but for now the purpose of this post is to introduce the differences in both Reverse A and B designs and to help give you the tools you need to find the rarer proof reverse business strike Washington quarters.
The first pick up point is a noticeable separation between the E and S of STATES in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top of the proof's reverse design. Below are some photos that help illustrate the difference in this spacing between the A reverse and the B reverse.
The next pick up point, moving from top to bottom of the quarter reverse is the arrow tips that end just before the leaf to the eagle's right (viewers left). On the Business strike coin the tip of the top most arrow will come to a point that ends just above the tip of the leaf to the left of it. One the proof design the top most arrow tip ends at a point that is now below the leaf tip to the left. In fact the arrow tip almost doesn't end at all and looks like it may come to appoint underneath the leaf.
The third pick up point is the tip of the leaf that terminates just above the A in DOLLAR at the bottom of the design. On the business strike reverse design the leaf is somewhat mushy and on most quarters its so mushy you really don't even see it. But on a well struck business strike reverse the leaf will be visible and there will be a space between the tip of the leaf and the top of the letter A. However on the proof reverse design the tip of the leaf actually touches (there is no space) the top of the letter A.
A forth pickup which should not be used exclusively is that between the business strike and proof designs the eagles tail feathers were strengthened and therefore show up better on the proof reverse. The reason this is not a conclusive pick up though, is that on a well struck business strike reverse the tail feathers can actually strike up quite strong and give the impression of a proof reverse's feathers. So the top three pick up points are required to prove a proof reverse business strike Washington Quarter.
Below are some useful resource lings to use when researching Reverse Proof Business Strike Washington quarters
Two Part Article series published in CDN by Dr. Richard Appel – Part 1 Part 2
A resource for collectors of Type-B Reverse Washington Quarters – Washingtontype-b.com
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Week of June 24: God's will for God's people
Lesson for week of June 24
Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22, 16:18-20
By Mark Westmoreland
Deuteronomy. Ugh. Speeches, sermons, and laws—lots and lots of laws. You might wonder what it all has to do with you … until you read the passage before us today. The language about God is rich and evocative, the phrasing exquisitely crafted, the call to faithfulness profoundly simple or maybe simply profound.
"So now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you? Only to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments of the LORD your God and his decrees that I am commanding you today, for your own well-being" (10:12-13; this and quotations to follow are NRSV).
Following those amazing opening words, our passage lays out themes important to Deuteronomy and our faith: integrity of heart, justice without discrimination, kindness to widows, orphans and strangers. We have heard all of this before, haven't we? And yet …
Easier Said than Done
I was talking one day with the cantor of a nearby synagogue. He was struggling to help his members be more hospitable. New folks were finding it difficult to move into the life of the congregation. There were turf wars; there was distrust toward newer members; entrenched structures and cliques made change difficult if not impossible. As I listened I realized that either some Methodists I have known had infiltrated his synagogue or all of God's children face the same struggles when trying to live out the teachings of the Bible.
Help the widows and orphans? Of course, but funds are a little tight right now, and choices must be made. Welcome the stranger? Yes, but, you know, some strangers are stranger than others. This stuff isn't easy.
But take heart. God does not simply hurl the stone tablets of the Law at us and turn away. Rather, the obedience to which God calls us is always rooted in relationship. We begin, then, not with the Law, but with the God who gives the Law.
Consider the description of God in this passage:
God's mark is upon everything that is. Have you noticed the universe around you? God made it all, every single atom of it (v. 14).
God is "mighty and awesome" (v. 17). Think everything you can think about God, then think some more.
In short, God is God, and we are not. God is the one who gets to set the rules.
And yet (!) the God of all that is has "set his heart in love" for his people (v. 15). God chooses relationship with us. God cares about us. The Law is given "for [our] own well-being" (v. 13). The life of God's people, like life itself, is grounded in God—in the being of God, the love of God, the action of God. And the action of God toward God's people is gracious.
In vv. 17 and 18, the language describing God takes a turn. God, we are told, "is not partial and takes no bribe," and God "loves the strangers, providing them food and clothing." I find these verses intriguing. The description of God, who is "mighty and awesome," suddenly becomes very down-to-earth, even human, in tone. The God of all that is models for us a very human concern and integrity. The phrasing signals a transition—from the nature of God to what it means to be God's people.
Remember, Remember, Remember
Why should we show hospitality to the stranger and kindness toward the powerless of this world? Because that is the nature of the God who gave us life, and because God's own people were strangers themselves, powerless in the land of Egypt (v. 19). The God who was with his people in that strange land "has done for you these great and awesome things that your own eyes have seen. Your ancestors went down to Egypt seventy persons; and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars in heaven" (vv. 21-22).
"Grace begets graciousness," I have heard it said. Or, as the wise old apostle put it, "We love because he first loved us" (1 John 4:19).
Remembering is essential to faith, to obedience, and to the shaping of our own character. God's deliverance of us from bondage and from sin is an act of grace that makes all things new. We are who we are because God has shown us mercy. Remember that, and there will be no room in your life for arrogance.
For the Jews, that means telling and retelling the story of the exodus and God's gifts of land and identity. For us Christians, it means returning again and again to the cross. Grace begets graciousness. Circumcise your heart, and don't cling to the old ways any longer (v. 16); be baptized in the grace of God; trust God's way of mercy and compassion. It is the way of truth and life.
Living Our Faith
The inclusion of 16:18-20 with the passage from chapter 10 was an illuminating choice. The words from 16 provide the "so what" of all we just read. Those who are set as judges and officials over God's people must model God's own integrity—serving justice, showing no partiality, rejecting bribes and corruption. "Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue," God says.
And what goes for those judges and officials goes for you and me. God has shown us what is good and right.
I once heard Dr. Fred Craddock say that the best test of any movement or belief system is the kind of people it produces. What do you say to that? And what would your neighbors say?
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MySpace MyScape - goat
Amber posted a few days ago about MySpace being sued for $30M by a 14 year old who was assaulted on a date with an 19 year old pretending to be a high school senior (17 or 18?). So with a nod of thanks to Amber, I'll directly lift my comment to her post:
Today, Fast Company has an article on the same topic. Professional journalist, of course, always say things better than I, so here is their take:
"MySpace is a free dating site in disguise. Now if you were to go out on a date from a match on a dating site, is the site liable if you, god forbid, get assaulted? Companies should not be that vulnerable to litigation. At some point, human interaction, good or bad, is not the responsibility of anyone other than those involved.
So really the issue here is not what happened outside of MySpace. It's that MySpace can't control whether or not minors talk to adults. But then, can anyone control this online? You can age verify till the cows come home but when all the company sees is an ip address, how do you "really" know who's on the other end?
It's an unfortunate thing that happens but it also happens at clubs, parties and anywhere else people interact. Taken to an extreme, should the ISP or phone company involved in their interaction be sued? It's a slippery slope when we start placing blame waaaay upstream."
"This MySpace lawsuit is reminiscent of a relatively new and sometimes lucrative form of American justice: the consumer passing blame to a provider. Is it the fault of Philip Morris if people become addicted to "light" cigarettes? (A jury said it is.) Is it the fault of McDonald's if a customer if burned when she spills hot coffee? (Also yes, according to a jury.) And is it MySpace's fault when teenage girls are duped by older men? I guess we'll see what a jury decides."I normally wouldn't bring this up, however, I started to think that it has relevance to something else I've been saying on this blog all along. Consumers are taking control. Or if you like grandiose terms, the meek are inheriting the Earth. We are seeing the consumer becoming empowered in ways historically reserved for the elite.
You see this in the proliferation of custodian consumers speaking for everyone else (my KFC chicken post). You see this in a very small number of conservative consumers shifting censorship on television (CBS's fine for indecency). You see this in consumers driving brand direction (my myriad of posts about consumer generated media). You see this in consumers turning into interactive vigilantes against corporations (The AOL quitter). And finally as in this MySpace case, you see consumers shifting a gross amount of responsibility onto a company.
Folks, there's a very powerful revolution going on all around us. This should be something to cheer about. Unfortunately, with great power comes great responsibility (Plagiarism spidey-sense tingling). I'm almost afraid that if consumers become too powerful, we'll have anarchy. With all these empowered consumers, can there be any cohesiveness in our society? With everyone saying, "Listen to me!", will anything matter anymore? More than likely, we'll end up with socio-economic fiefdoms based on similar beliefs as people congregate towards like-mindedness.
Woo, overthinking it. Pulling back a bit. I do believe that our society needs balance between the plebes and the powers that be. A couple fanatics should not be allowed to topple a decent system. So viva to the revolution but let's keep the music down and the guillotine-ing to a bare minimum.


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I have to admit that I had mixed feelings when I opened my first Birchbox. I was excited to open it. It felt like Christmas! The packaging was beautiful. I felt pampered.
But when I saw a razor, I was a little bummed. Really? A razor? I already had a razor I loved and used – a Gillette Venus. But I brushed it off and decided that I'd make one razor the razor that stays with my travel toiletries.
Then I actually used the Schick Hydro Silk Razor. I didn't know a razor could glide so smoothly! {Geez, I sound like a commercial.} My Venus had done such a mighty fine job that I didn't go in search of a new one. But the Schick is even better. I didn't know that was possible. I love, Love, LOVE it and it has replaced my Venus. {Yes, the Venus took the backburner and is now stashed in my travel toiletries bag!} So if weren't for the Schick Hydro Silk Razor arriving in my Birchbox last month, I would have never known about it. What a pleasant surprise. And the Whish Crave Pomegranate Shaving Cream that came with it, smelled so good, I almost wanted to eat it. {Okay, so really, I could have just smelled it for hours.}
So when this finally arrived in my mailbox on Saturday, I was all the more open-minded:
I was anxious because I had been hearing about everyone else receiving theirs. I felt like a kid running home and checking my mailbox every day! My husband thinks its funny that I'm getting excited over a box for which I pay just $10. But, hey, I would have found that Schick razor for about $10 in any drugstore. So the box really is a value.
Still, it's not about the money or the value. For me, it's about trying out new goodies that make me feel feminine and pampered. Someone picked out something they thought I'd like. Then they packaged it prettily for me. A girl needs that once in a while.
The theme this month was focused around fall fashion, including some favorite autumn beauty trends. The Fall Lookbook was supposed to mimic a mini-version of a fashion magazine with all the latest beauty trends for the season. But it was mostly an advertisement of products.
I love getting the perfume samples and trying them out for a week. I really do. When I find one I fall in love with, I will surely buy it. So far, I've liked the scents, but one hasn't wowed me yet.
What confused me this month was that I received two different brands of facial cleansers in this box. From a marketing standpoint, why would a company do that? I think we'd compare the products and choose one over the other. So no matter what, one company loses out, don't you think? At my Wine Tastings, I usually don't bring two wines of the same varietal. Otherwise, guests will compare them and pick a favorite. I'd rather showcase one Cabernet at one tasting and then another at the next.
I tried the WEI to Go Sleep Over Beauty Kit on Sunday morning. I didn't find that the Real Clean Gelled Oil Cleanser in the kit had anything special about it. Then I applied the Ideal Skin Perfect Finish. That was fine, too, but nothing special. I have yet to try the Vasanti Brighten Up! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator. I'm sure I'll compare the two.
I love the color of the Color Club Nail Polish! I am a chronic nail biter, so I don't paint my fingernails. One day, I will learn. For now, the toes are the ones that get the color. But not many are lucky to see those babies in the winter. So I painted them on Sunday so that my toes will be extra pretty for those last few days of sandal weather before we hit fall.
So far, I'm loving Birchbox. I rarely go out and test out new beauty products and this is a great way for me to learn about them. Have you joined Birchbox yet? It's just $10 with free shipping. Plus, you earn points for reviewing products and placing orders, too. Every 100 points can be redeemed for $10 in product. This is only my second box and I already have 110 points!
I've tried anything to cure my nail-biting tendencies.
If you are or know a former nail-biter, what was the cure that changed everything?


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What are Meringue Cookies?
Meringue cookies are made from a batter that includes sweetened and whipped egg whites. Tiny bubbles are captured in the protein structure created by whipping egg whites into a foam. Once the meringue cookies are baked, the texture sets up and becomes crisp and airy light. Flavor extracts are often added to meringue batter to give cookies a recognizable taste. Colors and toppings set meringue cookie varieties apart and make them more visually appealing.
Raw egg whites that are vigorously whipped with a whisk eventually froth up into a meringue. Egg yolks are separated from the whites and are not generally used in meringue cookies. Cream of tartar is sometimes added to set the meringue more quickly and reduce whisking time. The whipped egg white batter is typically sweetened with confectioner's sugar or honey. Some meringue cookie varieties contain no flour and are gluten-free.
Traditional cookies generally have one or more grain flours, whole eggs, and oil. These ingredients usually make a cookie that is dense and chewy. Egg-white cookies typically rely only on the protein structure in the sweet meringue to form a crisp, light cookie. Meringue batter must be baked right away and cannot be stored in the refrigerator like most raw cookie dough.
Flavors of meringue cookies are often inspired by other popular cookies and pies. Meringue is used to top a wide variety of dessert pies. The ingredients and flavors in these pies are commonly incorporated into meringue cookie batter. Melted chocolate is mixed into and drizzled onto meringue cookies for added flavor. Vanilla, nut, and mint extracts are frequently stirred into the sweetened whipped egg whites in small amounts.
Safely handling raw egg whites requires clean equipment and hands. Egg whites are high in protein and low in acid, which is an ideal environment for bacterial growth. Meringue cookie batter that is contaminated and left at room temperature can cause food-borne illness. Regular and equipment washing with hot water and soap can help to prevent contamination. Meringue cookies should be moved directly to a preheated oven once the batter is ready.
Baking meringue cookies on an ungreased pan can result in sticking and food loss. A thin layer of cooking oils spray, butter, or margarine on the baking pan can encourage browning and cause the cookies to rise without breaking. Leaving the meringue cookies to cool for a couple minutes after they come out of the oven often makes it easier to lift them from the greased pan.


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SUBNET Solutions Inc | Friday, July 29, 2011
According to white paper released by the Institute for Electric Efficiency (IEE) this month, utilities stand to benefit from the ongoing development of the smart grid, with long-term savings arising if their customers embrace the technology.
CNET reports that the IEE report underscores the ways in which utilities are preparing their power supply networks for future growth. IEE performed a cost-benefit analysis using statistics that take into account real world usage of the power grid, according to the news provider. It then applied those findings to a variety of different types of utilities that currently operate in the U.S.
According to the group's findings, utilities will have to invest a significant amount of money - at least initially - to implement advanced metering infrastructure, smart grids and other energy management technologies; estimates range anywhere from around $198 million to $272 million.
However, if utilities successfully implement such systems they stand to save between $77 million and $208 million in operation costs over a 20-year span. The cost savings could result from reduced metering costs and improved grid monitoring, among other ways.
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February 05, 2014
Online connectivity is helping utilities around the country get the most out of their smart grid deployments, especially when it comes to substation automation.
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January 27, 2014
As 2014 gets into full swing, many utility experts are predicting that power providers will step up their efforts to secure their smart grid security throughout their infrastructures.
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January 16, 2014
A recent ambitious prediction for renewable energy generation in New York could see an increase in substation automation technology.
December 04, 2013
While there are many opinions about how to best implement a strong cybersecurity solution, many professionals agree that the best solution comes at the point of deployment.
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Many utilities that are looking to improve their grid transmission and distribution are finding that software solutions are making all the difference.


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It seems like you can never be fully prepared for distractions while speaking or giving a presentation. Over the last few years, I've experienced everything from loud coughing to a person walking across the room to ask someone else a question WHILE I was speaking.
Not calling attention to such things takes experience and practice — it's the mark of a true professional. Most audiences are courteous and respect the speaker, so it may take years of speaking before you run into major distractions. But the first time it happens, you find it breaks your concentration to the point where it negatively affects the rest of your speech.


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WASHINGTON — The State Department is warning U.S. citizens against traveling to Mali and is authorizing the voluntary departure of eligible family members and non-emergency personnel from the U.S. Embassy in the African nation's capital.
The department is also urging Americans already in Mali to "review their personal safety and security plans" to decide if they should leave.
The advisory issued Tuesday advises U.S. citizens to remain vigilant and "avoid public gatherings and locations frequented by foreigners."
Last month, heavily armed Islamic extremists attacked a luxury hotel in Mali's capital, Bamako. Twenty people, including one American, were killed.
The State Department says the U.S. Embassy in Mali will provide only emergency consular services "for the foreseeable future."


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InnovaGoods Eco Kitchen Faucet
€24,19 - €24,19
€11,50 - €11,50
Improve the quality of water thanks to the InnovaGoods Kitchen Foodies eco kitchen faucet! A water filter that is ideal for the kitchen faucet, in order to drink, wash and cook with much healthier water. Furthermore, the micronization effect allows you to save water, electricity and detergent.
- Made in PP, PC with a calcium sulphite filter
- Modern and practical design
- Water flow regulation (3 positions)
- Easy mounting and suitable for most faucets
- Water purifyer
- Micronization effect (saving water, electricity and detergent)
- With a spare filter and a male-female adapter: standard thread M24-H22
- Lifespan of each filter: approx. 8 months
- Diameter x height: approx. 6 x 8 cm
- Packaging and manual in 24 languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Hungarian, Romanian, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Slovenian, Greek, Czech, Bulgarian, Croatian, Slovakian, Estonian, Russian, Latvian)


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I found Mess For Less on Facebook who has some great ideas on how to get prepared for your upcoming Walt Disney World trip. Check it out: Kids Activities to Prepare For a Disney World Trip. Some of the activites included a Life of Walt Disney Lap Book, Summer Adventure Book, Princess Coloring Book, It's a Small World Geography and much more. Her blog post also lead me to another great homeschool site Enchanted Homeschooling Mom, which is where Mess For Less got her ideas from. Be sure to go check them both out!
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Customer Satisfaction Ratings for Car Insurance Companies
It is hard to choose the right auto insurance company, when we think of selecting a new company we often picture TV ads making claims of saving you money, offering the best coverage or new discounts to qualify for, but which one is really right for you? Insurance companies are competing for your business and it's easy to get lost in the facts and figures, but what really matters in car insurance is the company's customer service.
Asking friends, family, neighbors and co-workers about their insurance company is a great way to get an idea of the local car insurance coverage options, pricing, plans and customer satisfaction for different companies. However, insurance needs/requirements are different for everyone so, it's a good idea to get an estimate on your way to ensure you're getting the best rates for your coverage needs. One of the best ways to get car insurance from a company that will provide the best service is to find out more about customer satisfaction ratings. Every car insurance company is rated on the financial aspect of their business (by another business named, A.M. Best); however, different companies and organizations compile information regarding major car insurance companies based on the customer satisfaction of those companies.
The Better Business Bureau is another great resource for finding out more information about certain car companies. The BBB website allows users to search for a business and if the business has been checked by the BBB, then they will be able to quickly view customer-related information about certain insurance companies.
The state Department of Insurance for each state keeps public info that is related to insurance companies. Therefore, information is readily available through many resources. Finding the best insurance company for you is just a matter of shopping around and doing your research.
J.D. Power and Associates offers one of the largest, customer satisfaction databases to exist, to date. The J.D. Power website (http://www.jdpower.com) supplies customer information including feedback for virtually every aspect of buying products, shopping and service ownership. This customer satisfaction database holds data individual policyholders across the nation and provide a rating based on overall experience including, price, coverage options, handling of claims and satisfaction with representatives of the company. The information is collected and compiled into the database and categorized by performance.
In addition, to customer approval ratings by A.M. Best, the BBB, J.D. Power and Associates and the State Department of Insurance, Standard & Poor's provides the largest, excellent credit ratings for insurance companies and other businesses. Their website (http://www.standardandpoors.com), provides more than 200,000 articles related to research and commentary, and more than 8 million ratings for more than 40,000 businesses across the world. Therefore, there is more than one way to check out the customer satisfaction from several different insurance companies, so you can search for companies with great coverage plans, great prices and excellent customer service — to find the one that is right for you and your specific insurance needs.


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Special September '20
THE MORE YOU STAY, THE MORE YOU SAVE Do not miss the opportunity to stay on Lake Como at discounted prices. By booking directly from our website and staying longer than one night you will be entitled to a discount valid in July. Write to us and check availability. 2nd night -10% 3rd night -15%


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Location and directions
Primary Location and mailing address for both offices:
613 G Street, Suite A, Davis CA 95616.
The Davis office is conveniently located at 6th and G Street, directly accross from the Davis Food Coop.
There is plenty of free parking on the east side of G Street (the Co-Op side).
The waiting room is located through the side gate to the right of the building, then enter the second door on the left. The door code is 9561 (the first 4 digits of our zip code).
The Sacramento office:
1330 Q Street, Sacramento CA 95811
Please do not send mail to the Sacramento office.


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This is an immediate security hotfix release for WordPress core to fix a security issue in the included Plupload library. Read more details. It is immediately available for all ProudCity Hosted sites and for download on Github under the GNU Affero GPL v3 open source license.
What changes will I notice?
No changes should be noticed.
If you notice any issues with your ProudCity Hosted website after this release, please create a support ticket. If you are using ProudCity Open Source please create a GitHub issue.
What's up next?
We will have our standard by-weekly release. Version 1.6.0 will be released on May 17, 2016.
WordPress Core Update
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Early Enrollees K.J. Hamler And Brelin Faison-Walden Bring Potential To Nittany Lions
Update 2:42 p.m.: Though Faison-Walden has plenty of time to progress, he's been held out of spring practice with an injury.
Original: Much was made of Lamont Wade and Mike Miranda's standout performances this spring, but Penn State's other two early enrollees are also exciting prospects.
Speedy receiver K.J. Hamler isn't quite back to full health after tearing his ACL last August during a preseason game for powerhouse IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., where he had transferred prior to his senior season. Brelin Faison-Walden was one of the top recruits coming out of North Carolina, and perfectly fits the mold of what Brent Pry wants in a rangy outside linebacker.
Hamler brings a winning mentality to State College, having claimed back-to-back state titles at Michigan's Orchard Lake St. Mary's, the alma mater of Allen Robinson, as a sophomore and junior. Despite watching from the sidelines last fall, his new team — the Ascenders — finished 12-0 and won the high school national championship. His dance moves will also be a nice addition to Penn State's pregame warmups.
Faison-Walden was named to the USA Today All-State first team as a senior, recording 75 tackles and an interception in 2016 while splitting time between linebacker and safety.
He served as a two-year captain for Grimsley High School, and held a laundry list of national offers from schools like Alabama, Michigan, and Clemson. At 6'1″, 200 pounds, Faison-Walden can use his early arrival as an opportunity to add some size to his frame before the rest of the freshmen arrive this summer.
Penn State has outstanding depth at receiver and a solid two-deep at linebacker, meaning it wouldn't be a huge surprise if Hamler and Faison-Walden end up redshirting this fall. However, if they can get their bodies ready for the college game in time, it certainly wouldn't hurt to get them some experience in 2017.
Hamler is electric in the open field and could step into the team's vacant punt return spot, while Faison-Walden could fill a coverage role on special teams if he ends up seeing the field.
Veterans like Brandon Polk and Manny Bowen are prime candidates to serve as mentors for their younger counterparts, as both know what it's like to be pressed into significant roles as true freshmen.
Polk entered the program as an undersized slot receiver, but ended up making an impact quicker than his more heralded classmates Juwan Johnson and Irvin Charles. Bowen made his debut against Temple as well following the second of Nyeem Wartman-White's three season-ending knee injuries.
The Nittany Lions have the luxury of waiting on their freshmen to develop rather than automatically inserting them into the two-deep when scholarship restrictions were a major issue. But provided Hamler and Faison-Walden take full advantage of their head start, there's a chance we see them suit up on Saturdays this fall.
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Project Description
The Corcoran Lofts are a five-story building located in the heart of the historic third ward of downtown Milwaukee. These loft-style apartments boast upscale design elements, which include huge floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light and provide panoramic views of the city.
The project had an accelerated building schedule, which began in spring of 2009 and required completion of the exterior before December of that same year.
Windsor's distributor, Millwork Distributors Inc. (MDI), worked closely with the architect, developer, general contractor and framing contractor to coordinate the details of this order. Communication began early in the planning stages and continued throughout the selection process. MDI provided specifications, drawings and material samples, and they followed the order throughout delivery, installation and inspection of operation. Complete cooperation was demonstrated throughout the building process assuring necessary attention to detail was met.
By late spring of 2010, these apartments were completely occupied, qualifying the Corcoran Lofts as one of the Mandel Group's most successful projects.
Unique Requirements/Solutions
This project called for extra large casement and direct set windows and narrow-style patio doors to be the major focal point in these loft apartments. It was essential that the windows and doors were delivered in perfect condition and on schedule. Delivery was scheduled per floor, in coordination with the builder, to maintain the tight construction schedule. A clear coat finish was applied before the assembly of the windows so when delivered to the jobsite, they were ready to install without the need for further finishing in the field. MDI worked closely with everyone involved to exceed the expectations of the developer and contractor.
Comments from Project Associates
Tom Marshall, with the Mandel Group, drove the decision to purchase Windsor's Pinnacle series for this project. Having a superior product backed by excellent service was mandatory for this project, especially based on the expedited building schedule. Tom explained, "We looked at many products before choosing Windsor. We thought the product was more substantial than many of the competitor's products we looked at. The overall appearance was impressive and the price was very good. The deliveries came in as scheduled and the product was per specification." Tom has received very positive feedback from the Mandel building management group. They have reported that Windsor products look great and operate very well, providing the quality and reliability that they demanded.


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The first step to mastering any skill is to first be aware and accept that there is still a lot of learning to do. This is especially true for people in leadership roles. They are so hardwired to believe that they need to have all the answers, be correct all the time and have the tendency to always be right. And this belief sets them up for miscommunication, failure and bad blood between them and their team members.
We see businesses and institutions failing all around us, and the reason is mostly quoted as 'lack of leadership.' And it is for this reason that I touch up on the topic of leadership every now and then because it could be at the core of the make or break of a company. So today we'd discuss some personality traits, technological interferences and communication barriers that can come in the way of a well performing leader.
The first step to becoming a great leader is to adopt the right mindset. Leadership roles come with a lot of responsibility and expectations; and it is only natural for the person to feel overwhelmed and nervous. And these feelings affect performance and decision making processes. Leaders who keep a positive, supportive and focused mindset understand the difference between knowing the solutions and finding the solutions with the help and support of their team members. They don't let their ego or negativity come in the way of taking the right steps and making goal-oriented decisions rather than self-oriented reactions.
Take Small Breaks
There are only so many minutes in an hour and so many hours in a day. And while you might think your motivation and desire to be the best at what you do is all the fuel and energy your body needs, it is not entirely true. There is only so much you can push your body to do before it starts fighting back; and when it does, it will take a toll on your ability to think rationally and logically.
You need to take mental and physical breaks from time to time in order to function optimally. And if you think you "don't have the time for a break," or "you can't afford to take a break" then know that it will eventually lead to you working all the harder and longer to rectify the wrong decisions you took because you were exhausted. So see those small breaks as an investment in yourself and your business.
Map the Percentage of Time
So how do you really take time out for breaks? One very effective method is to map the percentage of time. Start by visually mapping your current role. What has your activity been like for the past week or so? Get a better understanding of where you have been spending your time. Now make a list of things that were either counterproductive or did not contribute in any way to your personal and professional growth?
You will be surprised by how much of that time is actually spent on your devices going through unimportant emails and social media posts. Research shows that the use of smartphones and other similar devices gives you a dopamine rush, which tempts you to keep on clicking and scrolling- resulting in wastage of valuable time.
So once you are done mapping out how you have been spending your time, break it up into percentages. What percentage of time was most effective? What percentage of time was least effective? What percentage of tasks will help you and your business grow? Now take a piece of paper and start mapping out your time on the things you want to focus more time on.
Delegating Effectively
A research by Harvard Business Review found that 50% of companies surveyed were concerned about their manager's ability to delegate. And the number one reason why most of them were failing to delegate was the idea that 'I can do it faster' which they probably can, but that means you are spending more time in the business than on the business.
There are four levels of delegation which can easily be broken down into the commands or statements that leaders often use. So at the top is- 'I need you to do this.' It is a command where you expect your team member to know exactly what you want, how you want it and when you want it done.
The team member will not only lose motivation because he wasn't involved in the process but will also be confused because he hasn't really understood what is expected of him. And at the lowest level is 'You know what? Don't do it. I'm going to take it back.' This is you giving up and getting frustrated and resorting to do it yourself. You not only end up overburdening yourself but also losing valuable resources because of your inability to delegate effectively.
And between these two levels are where productive delegation lies. It is you asking rather than telling. So level two is where you sit with your team member and say 'how about we map out the process for completing this task?' By doing this, you not only involve your team member but also outline what is expected of them. And then, with time, you could move it up to level three where you go 'How about you map this out and then run it through me?'
Secrets of Effective Emailing
Emails are a common form of communication between leaders and team members. There are five expected outcomes for any email – to inform the team members of something, to collect information, to request a decision, an action or a meeting. The effective way to do this is to inform the other person what the nature of the email is in the subject line as well as clarify the purpose in the first few lines. Also keep them small and to the point- always!
Purpose Oriented Meetings
Meetings are often considered a waste of time, and they can be if they are not purpose oriented. I have dedicated an entire blog to conducting effective meetings. But the gist of it is to write down the goal of a meeting and focus on that goal only. For instance, if you are meeting for updates, then focus on reporting and check ins only rather than trying to solve problems. Similarly, if you are conducting a meeting for problem solving, or decision making or strategy development, then make the meeting about that purpose only.
This is not to say you need to conduct four meetings a week, you can have them all at the same time, but designate a specific amount of time for them, and then excuse the team members who are not part of the other issues.
So after going through the reporting, the receptionist should be allowed to get back to work, while the rest of the relevant team members continue with the next leg of the meeting.
As is evident, effective and impactful leadership starts with respecting and heeding to your own self. If you are not in tune with your body's needs and demands, and waste valuable time on tasks that do not progress your own personal and professional growth, you will not be in the right mindset to delegate and lead effectively. Always prioritise yourself, because that's where true success lies.
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Once more lighting candles for Lizzie, as Rita bears down on the Texas coast. And just a few inches of rain in NOLA could cause more flooding. How can we have TWO "once in a hundred years" size storms in three weeks? *shakes fists at heavens*
Just got off the phone with Bat, and we both seem to be suffering from what she called Once Removed Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.
I WANT MY CITY BACK!!! I'm just in agony over the devastation. Also, politicians need to shut the fuck up and just do their jobs. All of them.
I'm real relieved about the President's plan of throwing 200 bil at the gulf coast when he puts Karl Rove and Haliburton in charge. For cryin' out loud. WTF!?!?
I realized yesterday that there are a few weeks of sporadically answered emails in my inbox. I've been very selectively/randomly responsive so apologies to all my loves! My brain is aflutter.
Just in case…
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Creamy Lemon Squares (Adapted from Everyday Food)
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large egg yolks
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon zest
Preheat oven to 350
In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Pour in flour and mix just until combined. Scoop the dough into an 8" square baking pan coated with nonstick spray. Evenly press the dough over the bottom and about 1/2" up the sides of the pan. Prick the dough all over with a fork. Place in the oven and back until lightly golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together yolks, condensed milk, lemon juice and zest until well combined. Remove the baking pan from the oven and pour the filling over the hot crust - place back into the oven and bake until filling is set, about 22 to 28 minutes. Remove and cool completely.
Place the pan into the refrigerator and chill until firm, about 2 hours. Cut into squares and dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
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Creamy Lemon Squares
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Finding Collapsible Water Bottle on the Web
Other bottle manufacturing organizations are experimenting with alternative materials like corn starch to create new bottles which are more readily biodegradable. What's more, it means not just a shortage of the raw materials to produce plastics, but in addition a shortage of the energy needed to fuel their production. Most plastic water bottles are created with harmful chemicals including BPA and Phthalate.
Most rods are either a couple of pieces. There's no need to use any soap to wash them. Using a water bottle makes it possible for somebody to drink and transport a beverage from 1 place to another.
The Debate Over Collapsible Water Bottle
Therefore, the bottle substantially gets rid of the air volume over the liquid beverage to the point at which the bottle is half full. The more compact bottle comes in lots of colors. Collapsed que bottle may be used as a small-sized bottle, which makes it even more versatile.
If you wish to discover more, do get in touch! A twist top is well-known, but not often utilized. Attempt to explore local to acquire the actual flavor.
Details of Collapsible Water Bottle
If you've got five minutes to depart from your house because your neighbour has just woken you up to inform you there's a fire burning down your front door, you donat have enough time to grab a 3 week supply of plain water. Within a couple weeks, you will probably have a favourite room. Our very first time camping with it, we could set this up completely in under 5 minutes.
Deciding on the most suitable foods and where to purchase them is half the battle. While many consumers look to generate a more compact footprint on the surroundings, recycled tote bags continue to be an increasingly popular promotional item. There are many advantages to picking the Criminals as your faction.
Characteristics of Collapsible Water Bottle
If you can't find the sun, it's a good sealer. Make certain you are aware of what the width of the bottle is whenever the top is removed. You've got to soak the filter offered in warm water for roughly a moment and put it in a compartment in the lid.
The Little-Known Secrets to Collapsible Water Bottle
You require a container to carry the items of your private kit. Your kit should be economical, and thus don't waste your money, but get what you could use and exactly what you like. The battery was chewed away.
Life After Collapsible Water Bottle
If your dog receives a brief trim and has pale skin, think about using a pet-approved sunscreen. The kind of sporting activity has a vital role in deciding the capacity of a water bottle. The world's most portable water bottle also creates a substantial positive influence on the environment.
If you're diligent about maintenance and prefer an integrated straw, it is a superior system. If you've got two items that will serve the very same function, select the one you are able to use for one more function. It is a little zone that resembles a mall, inside is kiosks that serve various functions.
Moreover, it's best to bring collapsible food and water bowls for your dog to carry readily, particularly if you're likely to do lots of hiking. It's only once you've been travelling for some time in countries with unsafe water that you truly appreciate having the ability to drink what comes from the tap back home. When many men and women want to learn what's the ideal water bottle for travel, there's not a single simple answer.
Facts, Fiction and Collapsible Water Bottle
From reading different people's experiences from the comments on this write-up and on the KneeGeeks Forum, it's clear to me that there's no definitive method to cope with a busted kneecap. Rather than being part of the issue you can be part of the solution with the hottest collapsible reusable water bottles called Hydaway. Now, that problem was solved.
The Appeal of Collapsible Water Bottle
Exclusively made in USA, all variants of Platypus bottles conform to the greatest standards of quality and they're easily the very best reusable bottles it is possible to find on the market. So it's possible that we are able to decrease the unnecessary space. The capacity is a little low at less than half a litre, you will get through it quite quickly in hot nations.
Water supply is one of the most crucial things you wish to understand about a region you're going to be hiking in. Backpack meals are usually freeze-dried and just need boiling water to relish. The backpack ought to have all your supplies you are going to need for hiking several miles in sunlight and through the evening.
The History of Collapsible Water Bottle Refuted
The robust leak-proof cap can readily be opened with one hand which increases the convenience. Additionally, there are collapsible sports bottles, sometimes in the form of a ball. After purchasing a boxed bar of soap simply to find it was wrapped in plastic, I chose to look to the experts.
The Importance of Collapsible Water Bottle
There's a region to demo new games, a game library, and lots of games which you can specifically purchase a seat for. The game allowed people to get the entire experience of the game for a single week. With a number of other games that you bring to the beach there might be several pieces involved and it can be difficult to haul a bulky game from your vehicle to the beach, but with a Cornhole game you do not need to be concerned about such issues.
Naturally, you could always build your own if you know the proper items to include. You may also design and create your own worksheets. The use of the gift card is restricted to the sum of funds connected to the gift card.
Additionally, there are collapsible bowls available from a number of outdoors stores that would conserve space in the bag. A roof rack is possibly the safest and secure technique of transporting long ladders like extensions. It also includes a pull-out water catcher.
There isn't any more expandable or multifunctional bag collection that can be found on the marketplace. Stress balls products are usually affordable, and don't require a huge budget. Water filters are offered in a huge and at times confusing scope of types and prices.