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So you still think low-cost flights are a good thing?
We received an invitation in the post one Monday morn'
To attend our cousin's wedding in the town where we were born
The do was back in Kerry; so wishing to be frugal
We trawled the 'net to find some decent travel deals on Google
Cheap flights, cheap flights, cheap as they can be,
Bedad we found an airline selling flights for 50p.
(Diddly aiden daidin daidin dai)
Well we clicked on to the website and were mightily surprised,
To find the actual cost wasn't quite as advertised,
We'd forgotten airport taxes, had also to be billed,
But a bargain is a bargain and begorrah we were thrilled.
Cheap flights, cheap flights, Stanstead to Tralee,
It isn't every airline offers flights for 50p,
(Diddly aiden daidin daidin dai (x3))
After studying the website we decided it was best,
To pay priority boarding so that we'd sit three abreast,
(Three abreast, that's the best)
And of course we'd all have luggage, so that's an extra cost,
And then we paid insurance in case our cases might get lost.
Our cheap flights, cheap flights, it's obvious to see,
There must be extra charges when the flights are 50p,
(Minya, minya, minya, key change)
At last the flight was booked, with all of the additions,
We'd read the reams of smallprint, of terms and conditions;
And then picked up the charge for using VISA which was drastic,
'Cause how the feck are you supposed to pay if not by fecking plastic?
Cheap flights, cheap flights, we paid the fecking fee,
Because by now we were committed to the flights for 50p,
(Diddly aiden daidin daidin dai (x2))
(Someone's being diddled and it's us, so it is)
(*Ochone, ochone, aah . . . )
Now I don't know if you've tried locating Stanstead on a map,
But checking in at 5am is a fecking load of crap,
It's a banjax if you try to catch a train or underground,
So a taxi to the arse in the world was more than 100 pound,
Cheap flights, cheap flights, we should have gone by sea,
There's no such fecking thing as a fecking flight for 50p,
(Feckity feckity feckity feckity feck, feck, feck (x2))
Then at last we reached the airport where we had to pay a fine,
The fecking feckers charged us 'cause we hadn't checked in online,
And finally aboard the flight there's an extra class of tax,
'Cause the fecking fecking feckers fecking charge to use the jacks,
Cheap flights, cheap flights, I think you must agree,
That only fecking gobshites think there's flights for 50p,
(Feck, shite, feck, shite, feck, shite, arse)
(Feck, shite, shite, feck, feck, shite, arse)
Sad verse
Well finally we landed and tried to shuffle up the aisle
But the steward sent us down to the back with never a hint of a smile
And as we heard his annoucement our hearts gave a terrible thump
If you haven't prepaid to use the steps you'll have to feckin jump
Cheap flights, cheap flights you're harking on to me
you're an eejit (idiot) if you think a fecking flight is 50p
*"ochone": Gaelic expression of regret, roughly "woe is me" here]


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Those who are pregnant and registered with a Crowborough GP are set to benefit from a new and improved care model which aims to make maternity services more personal for families using them.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, which manages Crowborough Birthing Centre and associated community midwifery care for people living in the High Weald area of East Sussex, launched Continuity of Carer (CofC) today (Monday 6th January)
CofC forms part of the national Maternity Transformation Programme which was introduced after the 2016 Better Births report by the National Maternity Review set out a vision for England's maternity services to be personalised by 2021.
It means those who register their pregnancy in Crowborough will be cared for by the same team of six to eight midwives who will be responsible for co-ordinating their care and ensuring all their needs and those of their baby are met, at the right time and in the right place throughout all three stages of pregnancy and birth – antenatal, intrapartum [the time period spanning childbirth] and postnatal.
By providing consistency in care it means the person, who will meet each of the midwives throughout their pregnancy, will see a familiar face at the time of the birth.
Evidence shows people want Continuity of Carer. The benefits of the improved care model include:
- Less likely to have a premature birth.
- Less likely to be induced.
- Less likely to have an epidural.
- Less use of any pain relief.
- Reduced chance of caesarean birth.
- Shorter duration of labour.
Sarah Blanchard-Stow, MTW NHS Trust's Divisional Director for Midwifery, Nursing and Quality, said:
Traditional models of midwifery can mean the person expecting a baby can meet a different midwife at every appointment. Having the same team of midwives caring for them throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and post birth means they can build a trusting relationship which in turn gives them the confidence to not only share any anxieties and insecurities they may have but also their positive experiences.
Sarah Flint, MTW NHS Trust's Chief of Service, said:
This supported journey also helps improve maternal and perinatal outcomes and increases maternal satisfaction.
Although this improved model of care will be offered in the Crowborough area initially, the Trust will roll the service out gradually across the rest of its maternity services at Maidstone Birth Centre and Tunbridge Wells Hospital in the near future.

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Each year TEMPO raises funds to support the performing arts students within McHenry High School District 156. Below is a sampling of the ways in which TEMPO contributes and impacts the lives of those students.
TEMPO awards (6) six $500.00 scholarships annually. Two scholarships to graduating students from each band, choir, and drama.
TEMPO also addresses the requests of directors to offset the costs of new equipment and supplemental instruction for students.
In addition, in the 2018/2019 school year, TEMPO helped to provide funds for two students to attend the Bi-Annual choir trip.
This year (2019/2020) TEMPO is helping to raise funds for the Symphonic Band to attend the 2020 National Concert Band Festival.
TEMPO also provides funds at the end of each school year to pay the expenses of the end-of-the-year awards ceremonies for the band, choir, and drama.
In previous years TEMPO has also provided funding for specialized instructors to assist the members of the MCHS Marching Band.


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Nestled deep in the heart of Segambut is a stretch of gerai makanan selling a variety of fritters, nasi campur, nasi kukus ayam berempah and many other traditional Malay food. One of the larger and more popular gerai is Kak Ton D'Condo's stall – a nasi campur joint with ikan bakar as their signature dish.
Despite the aggressive development in the surrounding areas, the food prices are still kept low in this laid-back area. You won't find anything fancy about the food here, just typical everyday dishes done right using fresh produce. Expect everything to be self service here, except for the drinks maybe – can't expect you to make your own teh ais right?
After filling up your plate of rice with lauk it is time to pick the grilled fish of your choice! If you don't plan to have ikan bakar, then I need to ask: why are you even here?
No shortage of choices for fish here. There's keli, pari, cencaru.. all grilled in a banana leaf wrap to prevent burnt meat, as well as for the extra fragrance.
Besides ikan bakar, the Kak Ton's fried chicken is also extremely popular. Customers are always eyeing for the fried chicken and it is usually the first dish to be snapped up, especially when it just came out piping hot from the wok.
The well-marinated fried chicken tastes fresh, moist, not greasy and crisp on the outside. For RM3.50 you could have a simple serving of nasi campur with a piece of fried chicken and a portion of vegetable. The price is as reasonable as possible, as other places would charge RM3 just for the chicken alone.
My grilled ikan pari was RM4.50 for a big, fleshy slice. The freshness of the fish is apparent and you could really see and taste it. It is perfectly grilled so it is not dry at all and the soft, flaky white flesh comes off the bones effortlessly without falling into pieces. The kembong fish was delicious as well.
Both the cicah of sambal kicap and air assam are decent but personally, I'd prefer a much spicier kick. Drinks are surprisingly cheap too, as my sirap bandung cost only at a price to beat of RM1.30.
Kak Ton is open throughout the day from 7am until 12am and they serve Thai food as well for dinner.
Ikan Bakar Kak Ton D'Condo
Medan Selera Taman Segambut (SPPK)
Jalan Dutamas Seroja, Taman Segambut SPPK
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Located in the picturesque Texas Hill Country, the city of Dripping Springs has a wealth of real estate options available. Dripping Springs homes from sale vary widely, from affordable houses for first-time buyers to sprawling acreages with expansive luxury homes. The city has a peaceful, countryside atmosphere, with just under 2,000 residents living within city limits; outside of city limits there are close to 30,000 residents.
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The Dripping Springs real estate market consists primarily of single-family homes. Properties in the area range from $200,000 to over $10 million, and there are options to suit a wide range of buyers. Charming and affordable homes are available for first-time buyers, from established properties to contemporary houses constructed within the last decade.
A number of new construction homes can be found in Dripping Springs, many of which offer beautiful Hill Country views. Mature homes are also available for purchase, some featuring upgrades, while other wait for the right buyer to infuse new life into them. For homebuyers looking for luxury houses, there are plenty of options available, including upscale custom homes, large acreages, and equestrian properties. Architectural styles range from modern houses with clean lines, to country-style homes, and traditional residences with old-world charm.
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The city is home to a Walgreens and Home Depot, and a wealth of other shopping options are available in nearby Austin. Smaller shops, businesses, and restaurants line E HWY 290. Dripping Springs is known for its excellent school system, with all three elementary schools rated "Exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency, and the middle and high schools ranked as "Recognized".
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The Institute of Internal Auditors Estonia
The Institute of Internal Auditors Estonia (IIA Estonia) is a growing, functioning and well established organization. Our members consist of more than 270 internal auditors and other professionals interested in the field of internal auditing.
IIA Estonia was founded in May, 2000 as a voluntary not-for-profit organization. In 2020 we celebrated our 20th anniversary.
We are members of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) since 17.06.2000 and the European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditing (ECIIA) since 06.07.2007.
We follow The Code of Ethics of Estonian Nonprofit Organizations.
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The Shining Star SISTAR
Do you miss SISTAR? Well, this article might be appropriate for you if you wanna know the latest news about SISTAR! As we know, SISTAR was a girl group from South Korea under Starship Entertainment. SISTAR debuted in 2010 through their single "Push Push" and performed the song on KBS's Music Bank.
But, unfortunately, this shining girl group disbanded in 2017 after almost 7 years. But, each member is still continuing their careers through solo activities.
If you wanna know the latest news about what they are doing after SISTAR's disbandment, keep reading!
What Are They Doing Now?
In May 2017, SISTAR released their last album. After releasing, Starship Entertainment revealed that SISTAR was ending their group activities. SISTAR's members and their label were discussing solo activities for each member.
And, finally, the decision was made. Hyolyn and Soyou continued their careers as solo singers. Meanwhile, Dasom and Bora continued their careers by focusing on acting activities.
About the disbandment, each member wrote a letter. Starting with Dasom, in her letter, she said that there're a lot of things that she wanted to say, but she was tortured and would be careful with the words she wanted to say. She also thanked the fans who have been settling with SISTAR for the past 7 years.
Bora also revealed in her letter that there were a lot of moments in her mind while she was writing the letter. She said that all of them will always support each other.
Soyou's letter seems more heartbreaking than the others. She thanked all of the fans and also apologized. No matter what she ends up doing, she said that she will always remember everything she's been through with SISTAR and promised fans that she would come back with better music in the future.
And, in the last letter from Hyolyn, she said that the fans already gave her more love than she deserves, and she thanked her fans because they gave her strength even though she felt lacking.
Well, no matter what happens, we have to always support all of SISTAR's members and wish all the best for their careers!
Hyolyn, birth name Kim Hyo-jung, was famously known as the leader and main vocalist in SISTAR and the sub-unit SISTAR19. After SISTAR officially disbanded, Hyolyn still continued her career as a solo singer. No wonder, even when she was still in SISTAR, Hyolyn already made her solo debut.
After the disbandment, she sang for tvN's Live up to Your Name's OST with the song "Always." She also collaborated with GOT7 for her hit track "Blue Moon." Hyolyn sang a lot for many OSTs such as "Wind Up Watch" for the drama series Black Knight: The Man Who Guards Me and "Dreamy Love" for the drama Money Flower.
Hyolyn also released a three-part single project. It included "To Do List" as the first single and "Dally" as the second single. And, she made her comeback with the single "Bae."
Watch Hyolyn's performance of "Bae" here:
Hyolyn also held her first solo concert! And, at that concert, Soyou and Bora attended to watch and support Hyolyn's performance! Moreover, Hyolyn often appears in magazine photo shoots such as for Cosmopolitan. Here're some of her pictures for Cosmopolitan:
Well, seems like she is doing her solo activities perfectly!
Soyou made her solo debut as a solo singer just like Hyolyn. After promising fans that she will return with more good music, she proved it!
Soyou recently released her comeback single "All Night" from her solo album. Previously, she released her solo albums called Part 1 RE:BORN and Part 2 RE:FRESH.
She has collaborated with a lot of artists such as Sung Si-kyung, MoonMoon, Geeks, and many more! Watch one of Soyou's music videos here:
Just like what she said, Dasom is focusing on her solo career in acting! She made her drama debut in 2013 through Love Rides the Song, and in 2015, she appeared in The Eccentric Daughter-in-Law. Dasom recently appeared on KBS 2TV's Ms. Kim's Mystery as the lead actress. Not only that, but Dasom also participated in the upcoming drama That Psychometric Guy with Kim Kwon, Noh Jong-hyun, Go Youn-jung, Jang Eui-su, GOT7's Jinyoung, and Shin Ye-eun.
In one occasion on an interview, Dasom revealed her passion for acting. She loved the way the director would take off the camera and give a compliment to her for her good work.
Previously, Dasom showed her best appearance on the drama My Sister Is Alive as Eun Ji-soo as an investigator. Because of this role, Dasom got an award at the 2017 SBS Drama Awards for Best New Actress!
Who is curious about the upcoming drama with Dasom? Well, let's wait together!
Just like Dasom, Bora is continuing her solo career through acting. Right after SISTAR disbanded, Bora starred in the drama Hwayugi with Kim Ji-soo. She played the role of Alice. She also changed her name to Yoon Bo-ra to be considered a serious actress.
Bora also recently appeared on OCN's God's Quiz: Reboot this past November in 2018. Not only an actress, but Bora is also continuing her career as a television host on Produce 48 and models for a lot of fashion brands!


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James Forman
National Visionary
Born October 4, 1928 in Chicago, IL
Died January 10, 2005
Civil Rights activist, Executive Secretary of the Student Non Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) during the key early years of the Civil Rights Movement
Civil rights pioneer, organizer, and prolific author, James Forman was a significant force in the Civil Rights Movement. As the executive secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Forman organized workers and volunteers in protests of segregated facilities, voter registration, and many other direct action campaigns. He continued to work on civil rights issues until his death in 2005.
James Forman was born on October 4, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois. His mother was Octavia Allen Rufus, and his stepfather was James "Pops" Rufus, a gas station manager. He used the Rufus last name until the age of 14 when he learned that his father was Jackson Forman.
Until the age of six, Forman split his time living with his mother and stepfather in Chicago, and with his maternal grandmother on her farm in Marshall County, Mississippi. Forman would continue to spend summers with his grandmother, who stressed the importance of education and acceptance of all people, regardless of race. Forman's experiences in the segregated South proved very important in his developing social consciousness.
He graduated with honors from Englewood High School in 1947 and later attended Chicago's Wilson Junior College before joining the U.S. Air Force. After completing four years of military service, Forman enrolled at the University of Southern California where he was beaten and arrested for robbery by white police officers in a case of mistaken identity.
Forman returned to Chicago in 1954 and earned his B.A. in Public Administration three years later from Roosevelt University where he became a leader in student government and other political groups. Forman then attended graduate school at Boston University where he studied Mahatma Gandhi and his efforts to effect change through direct action.
In 1958, Forman became involved in the Civil Rights Movement in the South when he covered the Little Rock, Arkansas school desegregation crisis for the black newspaper, the Chicago Defender. Through a program organized by the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), Forman also helped provide food and clothing to 700 Fayetteville, Tennessee sharecropper families who had been evicted for registering to vote.
Forman, who believed it was important to have an organization work full time on the problem of segregation and discrimination, moved south and joined SNCC in 1961. He became the organization's executive secretary where he helped unify the split between members who advocated direct action versus registering voters. In his leadership role, Forman organized transportation, housing, and food for organizers and helped them get out of jail. He also raised funds for SNCC's direct action campaigns.
SNCC's activities, under the leadership of Forman, and other organizations' activities, led to the 1964 Civil Rights Act. That summer, Forman and other SNCC workers organized hundreds of black and white students to register voters, set up community centers, and establish an alternative to the whites-only Mississippi Democratic Party. Three of the program's volunteers, Andrew Goodman, James Chaney and Michael Schwerner, were found murdered in the fall.
Forman traveled to Africa in 1967 to study African leaders' efforts to end colonialism; he wanted to know whether their methods could be used to help American blacks. Two years later, his "Black Manifesto," which demanded reparations for slavery from white churches and Jewish synagogues, was adopted at the Black Economic Development Conference in Detroit. Other civil rights leaders have echoed this call for reparations in recent years.
In 1969, Forman's first book, "Sammy Younge, Jr.: The First Black College Student to Die in the Black Liberation Movement" was published and was followed three years later by his autobiography, "The Making of Black Revolutionaries." Throughout his life, Forman prolifically wrote books and magazine and news articles.
In the 1980s Forman led the Unemployment and Poverty Action Committee, started a short-lived newspaper, and formed the Black American News Service. Forman also earned his M.A. in African American Studies from Cornell University in 1980 and his Ph.D. from the Union of Experimental Colleges and Universities, in cooperation with the Institute for Policy Studies, in 1982.
Forman remained committed to direct action to achieve civil rights until he died of colon cancer on January 10, 2005. During the 2004 Democratic National Convention, Forman traveled to Boston to participate in a "Boston Tea Party" in which D.C. delegation members threw tea bags into Boston Harbor to protest the city's lack of statehood.
Forman, who was divorced from Mary Forman, Mildred Thompson, and Constancia Ramilly, is survived by two sons: Chaka and James, Jr., and one grandchild.
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The must-see action during this year's Super Bowl is taking place before the kickoff.
Bill O'Reilly will interview PEOTUS Donald Trump during Fox's pregame show, airing Sunday, Feb. 5 at 4 pm PT, our sister site Deadline reports.
Additional segments from the sit-down — which will be pre-taped at the White House earlier that day — will air as part of the following night's installment of Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor. The entire Q&A will also be available online.
Ready for more of today's newsy nuggets? Well…
* With Eric Overmeyer taking the reins at The Man in the High Castle, Amazon's Bosch has appointed a new showrunner for Season 3: Daniel Pyne, whose previous credits include Alcatraz.
* Pretty Little Liars' Keegan Allen will guest-star during the Major Crimes Season 5 finale as a restaurateur determined to separate Rusty from Gus, EW.com reports.
* Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton will present the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award to Lily Tomlin during the Jan. 29 SAG Awards ceremony, airing simultaneously on TNT and TBS.
* TV Land has renewed Nobodies for a second season, months ahead of its series premiere on March 29. The comedy, executive-produced by Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone with Michael McDonald (MADtv), revolves around a trio of pals who are desperate to land one of their famous friends for a feature script they have developed, so that they, too, can rise to fame in Hollywood.
* Netflix has released a trailer for David Brent: Life on the Road, which finds a documentary crew catching up with the UK Office boss played by Ricky Gervais twelve years later. The film premieres Friday, Feb. 10 on the streaming service.


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"Life's a stage and we're all in the cast."
- Allegaeon have announced a U.S. headlining tour that will also feature the likes of Fallujah, Entheos, and Etherius. Those dates are all in April. This one is pretty tasty, I might need to dabble.
- Alright, so there's a lot of tour stuff out there today. This also includes Nile's 43 date, second installment of the Vile Nilotic Rites tour. Those dates are September through November, however. So you'll need to wait a spell for that one.
- Fine, one more tour. Paladin with Aether Realm. The Atlanta thrashers (not referring to the defunct hockey team, but that is kinda funny), will be on the road in April and May. I might check this one out too, because why not?
- And we will close with the latest video from Porn, for a track called "Low Winter Hope, pt.2". No Monsters in God's Eyes – Act III will be out this coming March.
"Ein Bier… bitte."
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After the superscript (The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's [1:1]), Solomon's name is only mentioned twice ("the litter of Solomon" [3:7] and "you, O Solomon, may have the thousand [vineyards]" [8:12]). But despite the lack of name-dropping, many people still assert that King Solomon himself is the groom.
To be honest, we're not so sure.
If Solomon were actually the groom, why mention him only twice in the whole poem? After all, when you write about someone that famous, you name-drop like crazy, right? If you were reporting on Brangelina's wedding, wouldn't you say Brad and Angelina a few times?
Also, Song of Songs sure goes to great lengths to tout this one lady above all others. Solomon, on the other hand, was famous for having hundreds of wives and plenty of concubines. Sure, the text never comes out and says, "polygamy is bad," but we just can't picture Solomon settling down with this lily of the valley.
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Social skills lesson teaching students how to disagree politely without arguing. This lesson includes a social story, lesson plan, printables, activities, and more.
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The person who comes up with the name of the Apocalypse Cakes swine flu dessert will receive this exotic bacon-accented Vosges chocolate pig in the mail AND see his or her cake created and published in Apocalypse Cakes. To enter, follow these steps:
1. E-mail your swine flu cake title, your name and mailing address to email@example.com. One entry per person.
2. Write "Swine Flu Cake Contest" in the subject line of your e-mail.
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Gamechanging Apps for People Who Are Addicted to Driving
It doesn't matter whether you are considered a petrolhead or a motorhead the meaning is the same, you love your car and will resist all other forms of transport when you have the chance to get behind the wheel of your treasured automobile.
If this sounds like you and you can't get enough of all things driving related, there are some apps that are designed to enhance your experience and maybe even bring your motoring enjoyment to higher levels.
Here is a look at how to get more miles for your money, a safe way to check your messages, plus an app to help rate your driving efficiency.
Step on the gas
If you love driving your car you will need plenty of gas each week to get you around, which means that the price you pay for your fuel will make a difference to your motoring costs.
A handy app to have on your smartphone is GasBuddy as it will use your location to tell you where the cheapest gas in your area can be found. The prices are submitted by fellow GasBuddy users so you can do your bit and tell others when you find a cheap gas deal.
There is also an added incentive to contribute to the motoring community by posting gas prices, as there are free prizes to be won too.
Safety first
Road safety is a big issue and distracted driving is one of the major causes of car accidents, which is why you should consider a couple of apps that will help you to keep your eyes ahead and your hands on the wheel.
DriveSafe.ly is an app that is targeted at stopping distracted driving while giving you the chance to keep up to date with your text messages even while you are driving.
The app lets you hear your incoming text messages as well as emails, Facebook messages, and even Twitter updates. It is dangerous to grab your phone or divert your attention from the road ahead to read a message, which is why an app like this makes sense.
Another app that will also help you to stay safe is a call recorder app and you can get it on Google Play.
This will give you the option of automatically recording calls on your smartphone so that you can play them back and make notes from the conversation once you have pulled over and it's safe to do so.
Rate your driving skills
You love cars and you are most likely a good driver but it is always good to challenge yourself and see if you can improve your driving efficiency.
If you download an app like TripAlyzer you will be able to check how efficient you are behind the wheel and see how you fared on each journey for miles per gallon, driving habits and other things that all combine to give you an efficiency rating.
If you have some of the apps on your phone and with you in your car, they could even raise your passion for driving to even greater heights.
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I've been dreading and waiting for this moment all at the same time.
While it's a huge load off my mind when a family member watches our kids, it's also really stressful. I always feel like we're burdening them. I'm sure they have better things to do than spend a few hours on a Saturday night trying to stop a two year-old and a five year-old from destroying our house, because THIS:
But as much as I love cleaning up after my boys, it way better when I get to clean myself up…and the best part, blow-dry my hair *gasp*…maybe even put on some nail polish. Whaat? I know right? What's next? A haircut? I dream BIG people.
We've already been to this restaurant two time this year, but I just can't get enough. I know you're dying to see our dinner so here we go:
First time eating at the bar. Same great food and service. Bonus: Lightning fast drink delivery!
Seared Arctic Char with Caramelized Onions, Asparagus and Fiddleheads. My new favourite dish here, and that's saying a lot since I've tried almost everything on the menu. I dove in so quick that I didn't get a shot of the whole dish. I remembered right before the last bite! Guess I'll have to order this again next time to get a nice photo for you.
Mushroom and Escargot Tart with Microgreens. The filling was beautifully rich and tender inside the crisp and buttery shell. A nice contrast to the light and bright fish dish we had before.
Mona Rose. A mix of Ginger, Grapefruit, Tequila, Cassis and Ginger Ale on ice. LOVED IT. Now I have two drinks I have to order when I come here.
Plus the bottle of wine.
It was a great night!
Oh! Almost forgot the dessert…
So all that to say, WE"VE GOT A BABYSITTER! She's amazing. We still made our dinner reservations for 6:00PM, but I'm kind of loving it. We're home by 9:30PM, the kids are fast asleep, the house is spotless (seriously, she even washed the dishes in the sink!). She gets to go out with her friends and we still have time to rent a movie. I think this is going to be a regular thing. I'll keep you posted.


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Canford School has been recognized among the top schools in the country for pupil outcomes in A Level and GCSE examinations 2022 in the latest Times Parent Power report.
Tailored Fitness
We offer a unique and complimentary 3-phase induction process at the Canford Sports Centre. Upon joining comes the first phase. We will arrange an appointment for you with one of our REPs accredited Fitness Trainer's to complete the necessary Pre-Activity Readiness Questionnaires and discuss your goals and targets for exercise. We will take some basic health & fitness measurements in order to assess your present fitness status.
Having established what you want to achieve from your membership and programme, the Trainer will go away and design the best programme to meet your needs. A few days later you enter the second phase. You will meet again with your Trainer who will take you through a step by step approach to performing the exercises within your programme and allow you time to try each one for yourself. The focus of this session is to achieve technical correctness and give you the confidence to proceed.
Phase 3 of the process occurs 2-4 weeks into your membership. For this, you and your Trainer will review the programme together and discuss any changes you or the Trainer may suggest. At this point, exercises may be changed, weights may be increased or decreased and other components of fitness incorporated into your programme.
But the support doesn't end there. If at any time you wish to have your programme reviewed simply call at Reception and arrange an appointment with your Trainer. We always recommend you arrange a review every 6-8 weeks.
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MHC looking for next honorary degree recipient
November 29, 2012
The Medicine Hat College Board of Governors is once again asking the community for nominations for its annual Honorary Baccalaureate degree. The award will be presented at convocation on June 7, 2013.
The degree has been presented annually at convocation since 2005 to people who have distinguished themselves through exemplary service in our community.
"This is our way of honouring the individuals in our community who dedicate their lives to making our city and world a better place," said Mark Keller, MHC spokesperson. "They have lived a life of service to community and we want to recognize that."
In June 2012, the late Roy Wilson was presented with the honorary degree. Wilson was recognized for his many years spent as an instructor at MHC, guiding thousands of students into careers in education. He was also the longest-serving trustee on the Medicine Hat School District No. 76 school board and was a noted local historian.
Other previous winners include Dr. Richard and Deborah Northcott, Bob Porter, John Moldon, Ken Sauer, Jim Horsman, Randy Eresman, and Terry Brekko.
"The honorary degree is the highest honour we can bestow," Keller said. "We look forward to adding another name to this list in 2013."
Nominations can be made in confidence by any member of the community. The nomination package can be obtained online or by calling the president's office at 403.529.3800. Nominations close on January 2, 2013.


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Cookbook:White Bean Soup with Basil, Rosemary, and Garlic Croutons
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White Bean Soup with Basil, Rosemary, and Garlic CroutonsEdit
- 2 16-ounce cans white beans, such as cannellini, drained
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup of your favorite marinara pasta sauce
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Purée ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Pour into a large saucepan or Dutch Oven, and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer, partially covered and stirring frequently, to blend flavors, 4 or 5 minutes.
- Serve, garnished with croutons.
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The beauty of this armored warfare simulation is that it can be played from the simplest action mode to the most complex operational level of company command. You may choose to command only your particular tank or as many as 20 tanks, artillery and aircraft, while the battle rages around you with up to 40 total vehicles on the battlefield. Train at the army's tank school at Fort Knox before being called to battle in Central Europe or the Middle East.
Multiple views from inside the tank, the authentic weapons systems and instrumentation, plus the spectacular graphics and rolling terrain combine to provide realism at its best. The fifteen challenging missions will satisfy even the most avid tankers. Call for reconnaissance planes and ground support when you encounter perilous situations as the Soviets send their best T-80 tanks, artillery and Frogfoot aircraft to halt your offensive. It's a fight to the finish. To the victor go the spoils!
- Control up to 16 (not just 4 tanks)
- Head-to-head option
- Command at the company, platoon, or individual tank level (commander, gunner, driver)
- Three theaters of action (Fort Knox, Central Europe or the Middle East)
- 15 different missions
- Reconnaisance, out-of-tank, and four different crew perspective views
- Easy-to-learn action mode
- Incredibly realistic rolling terrain and outstanding 3-D solid modelling graphics
- Topographical battlefield map for strategic planning with 16 levels of zoom
- Authentic weapons systems
- Real-time action
- Night mode with thermal imaging
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Building with Nature
Climate change, sea level rises and natural disasters are all unavoidable. Deltas are particularly susceptible to these phenomena, which is why coastal defences play such an important role in these areas. Experience has taught us natural solutions are more resilient to withstanding disturbances. So how can we make use of nature as efficiently as possible with coastal defences, in order to ensure we can realise safety as well as opportunities for recreation? The Building with Nature research group has been looking into these issues.
Natural coastal defence
The Netherlands mostly has a sandy coastline, which consists of beaches and dunes. A coastline like this can be maintained by the interaction of sand, wind, waves and currents. One example of a Building with Nature approach is replenishing sand shortages, after which we can leave maintaining the coast to nature, with the added advantage of the beach also being available for recreational activities.
The Netherlands also has dikes in place to serve as coastal defences, in addition to the sandy coastlines. The Building with Nature approach can also play an important role here, for example through the construction of artificial oyster reefs, or through the recovery of marshes, resulting in a reduction of wave attacks on the dike and which also increases the coast's natural values. The research group is also conducting research into increasing the natural values of the actual dikes, for example by conducting research into the effects of different materials and structures on the dike revetments.
Knowledge system
The knowledge acquired through research will be made available and distributed via online knowledge system Delta Expertise. This will ensure important players in coastal management, such as Rijkswaterstaat, will always be able to make use of the available knowledge. The HZ Delta Academy's education will also be enriched with any knowledge acquired from practical research.
The research is conducted on location, in the field or in a laboratory. Two professors, teacher researchers, project employees and students all work together within this research group. Dr. Tjeerd Bouma and Dr. Joost Stronkhorst are professors within this research group. The research projects are carried out together with Imares, Deltares, Nioz and Rijkswaterstaat.


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The Compac OEM Series of Coin Counting and Sorting Mechanisms
The Compac is a newly patented and compact coin module counting and sorting 300 coins per minute. It is using the standard communication protocol (SDK protocol) from CTcoin and is a low cost, reliable, durable and above all, accurate coin counter module – specially designed for ATM, cash deposit, recycler, ticketing, self-service check-out and many other applications.
CTcoin – one of the leading companies within the industry of bulk coin handling technologies – presenting the the new Compac coin counting and sorting module.
Handling up to 20 different coin denominations
The CTcoin sensor can handle up to 20 coin denominations differentiated by material or size:
- Shows quantity per denomination, and value per denomination.
- Total value.
- Reject of counterfeit and foreign coins (tested and approved for EURO by DG ECFIN).
- RS 232 interface to CTcoin SDK protocol.
- Technical data sheet Compac
The reasons for choosing Compac for your next project
- Durable and reliable.
- High speed, accuracy and security.
- Sorting of up to 8 denominations.
- Easy cleaning and maintenance.
- Own calibration instead of template based.
Compac for professional coin applications!
Up to 300 coins per minute and sorts up to 8 denominations
With a coin speed of 230-300 cpm, it fills a gap in the market where there is a need for smaller accurate, durable and no-jam bulk coin counting and sorting.
The Compac comes as non-sorting, with 5 denomination passive sorting and 8 denomination passive sorting outlets.
Product applications are within ATM, cash deposit units, transport, parking, retail back and front office systems and self-service check-outs and many other applications.
Compac – Compact and flexible coin counting and sorting technology
Available for more than 50 currencies and based on factory/own calibrations and not locked to fixed templates.
With dimensions of, H: 144 mm, W: 201 mm, D: 158 mm, the Compac is the smallest professional coin counter OEM module in the market.
The Compac is patented under patent number PCT/DK2017/050341 and PCT/DK2018/050176
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Contact me if you want to know more about the Compac OEM series of coin counting and sorting mechanisms. We would be delighted to assist you in pursuing the ideal solution for your business.
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If you've ever visited Philadelphia, chances are good that you absolutely love Philly Cheese Steaks. The problem is how do you get or make a Philly Cheese Steak when you're not in Philadelphia? Living in the Denver metro area most of my life and having visited dozens of other cities, I'm convinced that it can't be done anywhere else besides Philly. The key ingredient is the bread – you just can't get that pillowy-soft, wondrous, magical bread to come out the same in Denver or anywhere else. The steak, onions, peppers and oil – even the cheese can be duplicated in other cities relatively successfully. But, without the great Philly bread it will never live up to your mouth-watering expecations of an authentic Philly Cheese Steak. So what do you do? The first thing you gotta do is give up the bread. Philadelphia, the great city of brotherly love is known for it's tremendous bakeries and delicious bread. You can't duplicate that at home. Here's another idea:
The Bread-less Philly Cheese Steak
I'm not much into follow recipes, so there's no sense in me handing them out either. What I'll do is share with you the experience and concept and you can choose the ingredients, instructions and cooking temperature, yourself. First, some brief history on how the bread-less, Philaroni Cheese Steaks was invented: One evening for dinner, my wife decided to fry up some thinly sliced steaks with onions and green peppers. As she heated up the oil and placed the peppers and onions into the frying skillet, my senses were instantly greeted with the nostalgic memory of the first time I enjoyed a real Philly cheese steak in downtown Philadelpia. Everything smelled perfect. At the last minute, we remembered, we didn't have any rice, pasta, mashed potatoes or anything in the way of carbs to go along with the steak, onions and peppers. It was at that time my wife remembered that she had one of those handy, instant plastic tub of Country Crock, Macaroni and Cheese. I'm not a big fan of mac 'n cheese, but why not? So, we doled out the steak, onions and peppers and put a pile of mac 'n cheese on the side. As I started delving into the main course, I immediately felt it could use some cheese. So, why not the Mac 'n cheese that was already on my plate. I mixed the macaroni and cheese in with the steak, onions and peppers and thought it definitely brought the taste of Philly a little closer to home. The beauty of the dish is that you can experiment and try a variety of different brands of mac 'n cheese, or make your own, Philly-style, to go with it. Thus, the invention of the Philaroni Cheese Steak was born.


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Symbio & Axel partner to offer next gen multiscreen platform
Joint offering enables rapid service launch time, lifetime cost savings and reliable support on global scale for TV and video service providers.
San Jose, USA, 11 January 2013 – Symbio, a leading software foundry, providing software product engineering and R&D co-creation services to the world technology innovators today announced it has partnered with Axel Technologies, a TV and video software specialist, to globally offer a next generation Fuugo® multiscreen video platform with client specific customization combined with fast time to market.
This partnership enables Symbio to provide a compelling video product offering across an expanded range of iOS and Android smart devices, and Android Set-Top-Boxes. The platform enables a customized user experience for streaming video making it fast and easy for any organization to provide their content to their client base. Market proven platform also reduces service provider's development and maintenance costs significantly.
"Combining the Symbio global reach and integration power and Axel innovations are a natural fit," said Petri Kalske, CEO of Axel Technologies. "Our Fuugo® streaming video platform provides high class usability for all major multiscreen use cases and coherence with device variety. That in combination with the co-creation and integration services from Symbio makes customization, modification and integration very fast and easy. This is perfect offering for OTT and Catch-Up services, but will enable also totally new client segments like training organizations and enterprise clients to provide their video content to their target audiences much easier than ever before. "
"Symbio is very excited to have the Fuugo as a key part of our product accelerator solutions. Most of our current clientele are already using Youtube and their websites to provide their target audiences video based content and with Fuugo we can offer them branded, customized, and fast way to provide that on mobile devices." said Jacob Hsu, CEO of Symbio. "Combined with our wide integration experience this offering is very tempting to video or TV service providers.
Fuugo™ is template based platform for video distribution and multiscreen applications. It provides readymade and fully customizable components and functionalities for all major TV and Video use cases, such as live video, catch-up, and video-on-demand. Application is remote managed providing flexibility, reliability and fastest time to market with lowest life-time costs for service provider. Fuugo™ has been designed with the end-user in mind making it the most user-friendly TV and Video application in the market.


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3 Innovative Wearables to Track Your FitnessTechList The List
Wearable tech has helped us make our workouts more efficient and effective and sales are through the roof! The science behind it is advancing so fast, what seemed innovative a couple years ago is lame already. Donna Ruko has three innovative breakthroughs in wearable tech!
1. Smart Hat by LifeBeam
This new, smart hat uses tech originally designed for aerospace to monitor your heart rate, steps, and calories burned. This wearable won't just tally your statistics, it'll also throw some old school shade!
2. Sensoria Smart Sports Bra
Stop guessing and understand what your body is telling you with the smartest sports bra ever. The bra connects to an app and tracks your breathing, heart rate, calories burned, and gives you an estimated recovery time. This smart sports bra's cutting edge technology and biometric fabric picks up on your body's deepest signals. It will cost you $149!
3. Sensoria Smart Socks
These socks have sensors on the sole that track your stride and can help you improve your pace, distance and how your foot hits the ground. At $199, they're not cheap, but these moisture wicking socks can save you in the long run. They help identify faults in your stride such as landing too hard on your heel or the edges of your feet, which could lead to injury.
These three new trackers will allow you to turn fitness, into fashion, from head to toe!
Would you ever spend over $100 for a sports bra, even if it was SMART? Join the conversation on Facebook, @TheListShowTV.


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So you've landed a new job! Congrats! You have one week left of work and you're eager to begin a new challenge. But hold on – it takes more than just a 'sorry you're leaving cake' for both you and the company to have proper closure. To avoid burning bridges and to ease the transition for the person filling your role, here are five essential things to do on your last week of work.
Make A Plan To Pass On Your Knowledge
Transition plans are crucial when leaving any job – not only are they satisfying for you personally to be able to tie up loose ends on projects and benefit from an overview of your accomplishments, but they allow a smoother transition for the person taking your place.
This plan doesn't need to be an elaborate series of documents as long as it includes all the basic information on ongoing projects and timelines. Your boss is sure to appreciate this organised and thoughtful approach to your departure, which means you stand a better chance of maintaining strong and positive relationships with both them and your colleagues after you leave.
Check Passwords & Payment Info
Logins for online platforms and portals like business social media profiles, CRM and CMS systems should be double checked to make sure that no confidential information can be accessed. If they are personal accounts, remove them, and if they are general accounts, keep a note of passwords. The same goes for payment information set up, making sure that cards used are kept note of means there won't be any room for mistakes.
Once you leave a job, you'll lose access to all of your emails, spread sheets and documents, so think twice before letting them all go and moving on. Archive the files that you think will be useful for the future. Perhaps you have performance reviews that can come in handy as evidence of your work history for future roles, or project information that can assist you in your upcoming ventures. Create a Google Doc or a Dropbox folder and copy over any valuable information.
Swap Contact Details
As well as the expected farewell notes and cards, make sure to swap contact details with your colleagues so you can keep in touch. You never know when it might be useful to have a contact to keep your professional pool as wide as it can be. It also means that close relationships you've fostered at work can be maintained.
Clean Your Office
This goes without saying – but don't leave your desk or office a dirty mess when you leave. The person that takes your place won't be keen for a nasty surprise like crisp crumbs in the draws, and you should want to show that you appreciated and respected the space you worked in. Cleaning out your desk can also be a cathartic way of saying goodbye to the place and moving on.
End On A Positive Note
Avoid office gossip or conflict on your last week of work, you want to end on a positive note, and go out on a high. Don't brag about your new salary at your upcoming role or bad talk a boss or the company, because burning bridges won't do your reputation any good moving forward. Set up a meeting with your boss to go over any information in your transition documents and to express your appreciation for their support and guidance over your time working for them.
Do you have any tips or advice to share with those leaving their jobs for new opportunities? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Remember to check out our current vacancies if you're eager for a new role in IT, Construction, Learning & Development or Business Services.
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Watanabe, Takeshi and Ahamed Ali, S (1987) Nutritional quality of live food organisms and their enrichment. CMFRI Special Publication, 43. pp. 1-26.
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Nutritional research on cultivable species of aquatic animals has been receiving greater attention all over the world. Live food organisms such as phytoplankton and zooplankton are successfully used for rearing the larvae of fish and shellfish in hatcheries. Using the knowledge of nutritional requirements of candidate species of cultured organisms, compounded feeds are being developed with locally available raw materials. Techniques have been sucessfully evolved to prepare microencapsulated diets for rearing larvae of fish and shellfish. Continued efforts are on to produce nutritionally well balanced feeds through deeper understanding of amino acid and fatty acid requirements of animals. As a major cost-factor in the production, feed is a very important component in the overall development of mariculture.
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In my Sadiedawg's final year, it became tougher and tougher to continue our walks. She stumbled and nearly fell often. I had to battle the lower lumbar pain that spinal stenosis began delivering me a dozen years ago. But we soldiered on.
Now walking is even harder without Sadie. The temptation is great to just avoid the pain and sit on the back patio watching the birds. However, I know I must get back at it. The past two days have helped by offering a preview of autumn-like weather with low humidity and temperatures of 70 in the daytime and 50 at night.
To begin training for the community Heart Walk next month, I took a walk at Broadway at the Beach while my wife attended a meeting this afternoon. The Walk with thousands of participants plus bands and cheerleaders on October 17 will be around the perimeter of this large shopping center, with one-mile and three-mile loops. The hard surfaces did not ease the pain, but the availability of a Starbucks did. Later, I took a neighborhood walk at dusk for the second straight day. I think I have even shed a pound or two with this new walking resolve. Next, I need to be able to report weight loss in 10s -- it would take some of the strain off my stenotic back.
During my walks at dusk, I have seen one sight that left me a little melancholy. Call it the saga of the lonely black dog. The following comes from a post I made on a Staying the Course online heart forum I lead:
Sad thing on my walk -- I saw the same sweet black dog I see about every time I walk -- alone in his back yard, this time with night falling. I see him in mornings and afternoons, same way. Granted, he has it much better than dogs that are chained outdoors, which is cruel in my opinion -- this good dog has an electric fence, a good-sized yard, and what looks like a sturdy dog house under a protected overhang up against the house. So he probably would be comfortable out there most of the time -- except in case of a big storm, or extremely cold or hot weather. I just wonder if he ever gets to go inside. I also wonder when he gets love and attention. I have never seen anyone out there petting, praising, and playing with him. When he sees me, he barks a little but I start praising him as a good boy and he starts wagging his tail. A few times, I have probably stepped over a line and gone into his electrified yard to pet him. I am tempted to bring him treats, which probably would be wrong.
But what the hell, dogs are sociable creatures, loving creatures, man's best friend. This boy needs praising and loving. He needs to be able to go in the big house, the people house sometimes, too. Why the devil do some people get dogs and then just use them as inanimate yard ornaments?
Let me clarify that there are outdoor dogs that are happy and quite well cared-for, with protective shelter, nourishing food, and fresh water -- and no chains. My point is why would some owners not go outside and give outdoor dog some playtime and praise once in a while? Maybe the black dog is not as lonely as he seems to be. Maybe he has gotten plenty of friendly attention when I am not walking by. However, I walk that route so often and at such varied times, I have to wonder.
All I know is that if I do find a Sadie the Second eventually, she will be curled up by my feet while I am on the computer and taking me on long walks every day.
© Robert G. Holland 2015
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
No Dog Should Be Lonely
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On the Table Once More
Next week, I will assume the patient's position on an operating table. Again . For the 8th time since reaching these "golden" ...
Various reports tell us that more than one half of folks over age 65 suffer falls annually serious enough to be documented, while by age 80 ...
Next week, I will assume the patient's position on an operating table. Again . For the 8th time since reaching these "golden" ...
As 2021 began, I looked over my cluttered desk and found several medical testing instruments that were not there as 2020 began. And I wonder...


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Group of Artists from Casterton, country Victoria, and further afield in Australia
February saw several members of Artists of the Valley enter works into various categories of this year's South East Art Society's Open Art Awards. The opening on 21st of February, held at the Riddoch Art Gallery was an enjoyable evening for those members of Artists of the Valley who attended, particularly as it was one of our own – Collin Tenney – who took out the overall winner of the show.
Collin's painting Dog Trials, oil on canvas (shown below) caught and held the judges' attention for its execution and use of colour and shadow.
Other artists from our group also did well, with First Prize in the 'Other' category going to Molly Galpin for her lampshade, a unique glass creation. Highly Commended awards went to Julie Kent for works in two sections (watercolour and pen and ink), and to Jenn White for a linocut print.
For a small group of artists living in the South West of Victoria, we did exceedingly well in a South Australian art show.


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Half of New Mexico Adults Meeting Aerobic Exercise Guidelines
New Report Shows 1 out of 4 New Mexicans Get Little to No Physical Activity
The New Mexico Department of Health announces results of a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealing 52.2 percent of New Mexico adults and 26.3 percent of youth meet the aerobic physical activity guidelines. The guidelines for adults are 150 minutes of aerobic exercise a week and 60 minutes of aerobic exercise for children and adolescents per day.
"Being physically active is one of the most important steps New Mexicans can take to improve their health," said Department of Health Secretary Retta Ward, MPH. "I strongly encourage New Mexicans to use walk and bike paths as well as local parks and school playgrounds to get more physical activity. Every effort helps."
People who are physically active tend to live longer and have a lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, some cancers and obesity.
The same report shows that one out of every four New Mexicans admit they aren't exercising in their free time. According to the CDC's State Indicator Report on Physical Activity 2014, 25.3% of New Mexico adults report they get little to no leisure time physical activity.
The full report with state rankings in all categories and maps are available in the State Indicator Report on Physical Activity 2014 publication from the CDC.
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Pondering between two organizations… ASL Teacher Association (ASLTA) and ASL Round Table (ASLRT).Read More
There's one situation I observed that prompted me to ask you this question. When you sign to a hearing person or a group of hearing people using an interpreter, who do you look at? At the interpreter directly? Or at hearing person/people? Discuss! JoeyRead More
Hello! In this vlog, I'd like to respond to the current debate regarding cued speech at the Illinois School for the Deaf, which is revising its pedagogic philosophy. My good friend, Kevin Smith, graduated from the ISD and has supported the ISD inclusion of cued speech. His rationale is that schools for the Deaf are […]Read More
ASL Morning Meeting vlog: I have been doing some ASL Morning meeting vlogs designed for Elementary Department at the California School for the Deaf at where I work. Since I badly want to join Walk for ASL this month, I am dedicating this to "Walk for ASL" participants and committees especially Facundo Element. So for […]Read More
In this vlog, a very brief clip from 1977 video is shared on how ASL should be taught in classrooms.Read More
This is an experiment in developing a friendly news program for Deaf children. Since Deaf people and children are "visual learners", we need to develop and provide more friendly visual programs! If you have any thoughts or suggestions, please do. Thank you. Bell Tower News have a special report on the Operation Geronimo. For teachers, […]Read More


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Sunset Coral
Dating is never simple. Dating when you have children is downright scary. Doolish is Cary's boyfriend's nickname for his daughter. We love it. We also know that, for her boyfriend's daughter, having an extra adult in her life is tough and it's not easy letting anyone in. Through divorce we've learned that letting go and embracing love is always the right choice. This warm coral color represents the love and kindness it takes to let new people in your life.
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Alienware is responsible for making some pretty impressive gaming-focused PCs and PC accessories. So it should come as no surprise that they've decided to hop onboard the curved-display train now that it appears to be here to stay. And they've done it in impressive fashion with the introduction of their new 34 Curved Monitor.
As you likely guessed, the 34 in "34 Curved Monitor" stands for the number of inches the display traverses. And while 178-degrees of immersion is certainly impressive, it's not even the highlight of this piece of tech – because the real jaw-dropping figure is the display resolution. This monitor boasts a 3440 X 1440 WQHD resolution; that's 3.68 million pixels (1.77 times more than a Full HD display). It's also equipped with NVIDIA G-SYNC technology, which allows for exceedingly fast frame loading for smooth and vibrant images at all times. And it even has a swivel-hinge combo design that allows for height, swivel, and tilt adjustments, as well as the brand's AlienFX custom RGB lighting system. This impressive PC gaming monitor is on sale now for $1,500.


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After ignoring Trust for far too long with good old life getting in the way, it was time to pull in the reins and own this amazing book. Finally, Trust will be heading to my amazing editor Hot Tree Editing next week. I'm just working through the final stages at the moment, and am so bloody pleased with the result.
While Trust has a pretty fabulous level of wit and humour in the main character Jessie, the book is nothing like my Perfect series.
Trust touches on affiliations with the Russian mafia, and follows Jessie, a young woman whose life turns upside down after she make discoveries certain to make weaker people cower and crumble. But not Jessie. She soon discovers, she's not willing to cower in the face of a situation that could keep her down. Yup, she's pretty bad-arse in her own unique way.
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Chapter One Opening
It didn't matter that he had shouted words in anger, in rage. They were out there, floating in the breeze of the cool air kicked out by the air conditioning unit. I was mad. Livid even, but there was also a part of my heart that shattered at the words.
I don't want you.
He actually spoke them, shouted them, spat them.
My heart constricted to a point when I thought it may actually stop, break and give up. Who in the hell knew that was what this felt like? I sure in the hell didn't. Not before this moment. I wanted to scream, to shout, to punch, and bite.
I don't want you.
I couldn't do any of that. I was rendered speechless. Ironic really considering my specialism in speech therapy.
My mind scrambled for a coherent thought, or at least a reaction. Nothing. Oh, there was plenty whizzing through my mind, but nothing concrete that I could grasp. And all the while, he just stood there. Looking. Watching. Waiting.
I knew the moment the words had been thrown from his mouth, that he regretted them. I saw it through his paled expression, the repeated movement of his Adam's apple bobbing up and down, and the clear look of horror.
But it was too late. They were still out there.
I shook my head, effectively cutting off his words. "No." The sound of my voice surprised me. Not only had I managed to form an honest-to-God word, but the word was flat, even. I'd expected a shake in my voice, maybe teamed with a tear. I could do this. I had to. "Out, now. I can't even look at you." And I couldn't. My erratic thoughts and feelings were finally regrouping, restructuring. It was possible that the rage I felt bubbling low in my belly, could actually build to the point where I may lash out. Hitting and biting sounded good at that moment.
"I swear to God, Chris. Get the hell away from me. Now." A hint of the bubbling rage entered my once flat words.
"Okay. I'm…shit…I'm sorry, Jessie. I just need to explain."
I sneered, a real life sneer, one I was sure transformed my face into something animalistic. I fought the urge to step toward him and lash out. Instead, I inhaled my anger and turned my back to him. Moments later, the front door clicked closed.
He'd gone.


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Duck Down 15th Anniversary
With Pharoahe Monch, Buckshot, Smif-N-Wessun, Sean Price, Skyzoo, D. Schwartz
Revolution, Fort Lauderdale
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Better than: The Psychopathic Records' 15th anniversary.
The review:
While many '90s rap groups
(à la Wu-Tang) eventually attracted more mainstream audiences, Boot Camp
Click has, does, and will always belong to the underground. And for the
past 15 years, it's been the grimiest beats and grittiest street raps a
$25 ticket can buy.
When Pharoahe Monch, accompanied by X-Ecutioner member DJ Boogie Blind and vocalist Mela Machinko, appeared from behind the giant red curtain dressed like an '80s punk rocker, things got serious. Pharaohe, with his signature precision-tuned, jazz-math rap flow, quickly cut through highlights from his Internal Affairs and Desire albums as well as new tracks from his forthcoming Duck Down release W.A.R. Most notable of which was the powerful anti-police brutality banger "Clap." But we all know what everybody was really waiting for. As the first notes of the Godzilla theme song hit open air, fists went up and heads saluted and stood at attention. Despite its overexposure, "Simon Says" is still pound for pound one of the hypest hip-hop anthems ever penned and a great way to end a set.
Much to my disappointment, there was no DJ Evil D or Rock (1/2 of Heltah Skeltah), but with the rest of Boot Camp and about 20-plus friends and family members on stage, it was hard to notice their absence. From there, it was pretty much back-to-back classics for the rest of the night; "Who Got the Props," "Leflaur Leflah," "Let's Git It On" -- if you are a hip-hop fan in your 20s or 30s, these are the songs you grew up on.
It's hard work being an opener, especially on a bill that already has a
stacked roster. Still, both Dynasty (the self-proclaimed femcee
from Tampa) and Fort Lauderdale's D.Schwartz put forth praiseworthy
efforts to a cold South Florida audience that was talking louder than
they were rapping. The place warmed slightly as recent Duck Down signee
Skyzoo took the stage and plowed through a short but sweet set of classic
hip-hop covers (Nas, Wu-Tang, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, and Black
Sheep), awkward body movements, and, his grand finale, the internet-popular "Speakers on Blast."
With General Buckshot at the wheel, the gorilla-like presence of Sean Price (AKA Ruck of Heltah Skeltah) and the hard-hitting back and forth of Smif-N-Wessun, Boot Camp Clik truly are the A-Team of Rap Music, despite the played-out comparison. Closing on a high note with "I Got Cha Opin (Remix)" and a passionate speech about supporting the label (during which Buckshot announced they had just signed former Bad Boy artist Black Rob), it was cleared to see why after 15-plus years, Black Moon, Heltah Skeltah, Smif-N-Wessun, and the rest of Duck Down still got the props.
Critic's Notebook
Personal bias: It's worth mentioning, in hopes that the problem will be rectified,
that there were several minutes of easily avoidable dead air between acts
as the DJs (who have all gone digital via Serato) changed out laptops.
Not hating, just saying: Momentum killer. Anyways.
The crowd: If you like your hip-hop with neck beards, thugged-out women with
tattooed titties and excessive gunshot and air-horn sound effects, then
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Mon 12 Nov 2007
Farm Bureau president quits; defends independence of wife who disagrees with his political position
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He was the noblest rancher of them all. Forced to choose between a Farm Bureau political stand he was publicly advocating or standing up for his wife, who was being insulted in print for publicly taking a different position, Mike Gale last week resigned as president of the rancher organization.
Saying he "reacted as any husband would when his wife is unfairly attacked," Gale had asked fellow directors of the Farm Bureau to oust the director who publicly insulted his wife; when they declined, he resigned.
After news of his resignation became public, even Mrs. Gale's acrimonious critic, Farm Bureau board member Judy Borello, was quick to say Mike Gale had been a very good president. He had represented the organization well, had brought in organic producers, and was a congenial person, Borello said. With his wife Sally, Mike Gale (above) grows apples, along with raising beef and poultry, in Chileno Valley.
Borello, who owns the Old Western Saloon in Point Reyes Station and a beef ranch near Millerton Point in Marshall, also writes a column, Moo Town News, for The Coastal Post. In the November issue of the monthly publication, she excoriated Sharon Doughty of Point Reyes Station and Sally Gale for breaking with other ranchers during a Board of Supervisors' discussion on whether to limit the size of ranchers' homes.
County government had initially considered 4,000-square-foot limits, and Mike Gale on behalf of the Farm Bureau had opposed limiting the size of homes. The supervisors on Sept. 11 then raised the proposed maximum to 8,500 square feet.
(The saloonkeeper is seen last August during a party in the Western for bartender Helen Skinner.)
However, Doughty's and Sally Gale's warning of "McMansions†and "starter castles†replacing genuine ranching in areas zoned for agriculture "gave Supervisor Steve Kinsey the opening he'd been looking for,†Borello wrote.
Two weeks ago, Kinsey "and the other supervisors reversed their Sept. 11 decision, voting instead to reduce the maximum size of houses on our expansive ag lands to 7,000 square feet — smaller than single houses allowed to be built on tiny lots in many Marin towns," Borello complained. "Why would these two women have the nerve to come out against their (former) friends and neighbors like this? Because they think it will benefit them financially and at the same time garner favor with the government.†The two will benefit financially, Borello wrote, if they get county government to "hogtie†potential competitors.
(Sally Gale stands in the garden of the once-decrepit, Victorian ranch house that she and her husband restored.)
In a phone interview, Borello added that the Farm Bureau had been trying to speak to county supervisors with a "united" voice, and she felt Mrs. Gale had been "disrespectful†when she advocated limits on home sizes while her husband, as Farm Bureau president, was arguing against them.
In her column, Borello wrote that Doughty and Sally Gale "are harming the rights of their fellow ranchers, which I find totally distasteful and disgusting.†In the interview, however, she said, she was "sorry†that her column ultimately led to Mike Gale's resignation.
Borello conceded during her interview that from a rancher's perspective, Sally Gale "has been good on a lot of issues.†She had opposed a county proposal for creating public trails across ranches with no compensation to the rancher, and as a member of the Tomales Bay Watershed Council, she had defended ranchers from environmental regulators who displayed more zeal than knowledge. On the issue of home sizes, however, 90 percent of the Farm Bureau disagreed with Mrs. Gale, Borello wrote in her October column.
While Mike Gale and Borello agree the columnist has the right to express her opinions, Gale has written that Borello's November column "crossed the line†into a personal attack on his wife.
In the column, Borello also accused Sally Gale of undermining ranchers' "property rights,†and in his resignation letter to the Farm Bureau board, Gale responded, "Are we focused on looking out for the ranchers of West Marin or are we focused on property rights?â€
The Farm Bureau "for years… was a model of progressive thinking and was respected. We… are now viewed as marginalized in terms of influence within the community," Gale wrote.
Marin County Farm Bureau, he added, "can turn it around, but it will take time and a united effort to get there. [But] for me personally, it is over."
(Gale is seen last month talking with Veda Radke, communications officer for the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, during his organization's annual luncheon for Marin County politicos.)
Writing to this blog, Gale commented: "Very few choices in life seem so clear as the choice I had to make over the published attack on my wife Sally by Judy Borello, a member of the Farm Bureau board of directors. In her November column in The Coastal Post, she criticized Sally and fellow rancher Sharon Doughty for urging the Board of Supervisors to lower the house-size limitations in the Countywide Plan.
"As president of the Marin Farm Bureau, I spoke numerous times for removing limits, but Sally is not a board member; nor is she bound by its policies. As a thoughtful and independent thinker, she has a right to speak out anywhere or anytime she so desires, and I support her 100 percent.
"Borello's written assault clearly crossed the line, and I reacted as any husband would when his wife is unfairly attacked: I looked for support for ousting Judy among the board leadership, but that failed to materialize so I sent in my letter of resignation."
Replacing Gale as Farm Bureau president will be rancher Dominic Grossi.
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text: US / drones US Cops Eye Drone Patrols FAA preparing new rules to allow domestic use of drones By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff Posted Nov 28, 2011 12:54 AM CST Copied Chinese police load a unmanned drone aircraft as Beijing unveiled its first unmanned opium reconnaissance plane. A US police version could soon come to a neighborhood near you. (Getty Images) Meet your science-fiction future. Drones may soon be deployed over your sky, courtesy of your local police force. The Federal Aviation Administration is in the process of paving the way for use of the terror-busting devices on domestic soil, reports the Los Angeles Times. And it's not only police, but farmers and utility companies that could soon be deploying drones. "It's going to happen," said Dan Elwell, vice president of civil aviation at the Aerospace Industries Association. "Now it's about figuring out how to safely assimilate the technology into national airspace." The FAA is proposing new regulations next month to make it happen. The agency has issued 266 limited testing permits for civilian drone applications, but hasn't yet permitted drones in national airspace in a wider arena. Officials have safety concerns about drones, which also threaten to invade citizens' privacy. Police departments in Texas, Florida, and Minnesota have already expressed interest in the technology, and a military drone company is hoping to soon market their devices to all 18,000 police forces in the US. "The technology is here, and it isn't going away. It will increasingly play a role in our lives," says Peter W. Singer, an author of a book on robotic warfare. "The real question is: How do we deal with it?" (Read more drones stories.)


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INGREDIENTS: Tbsp : Tablespoon Ts : Teaspoon
7 oz Beef steak – sirloin
1/4 ts Birds eye chili
1/4 cup Cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp Cilantro/coriander, stems
1/4 cup Cilantro/coriander, lightly packed leaves
1 Cilantro/coriander
mint leaves
1/2 Cucumber
2 Garlic cloves
2 cups mixed leaves
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¼ Red onion
1 carrot
1 avocado
2 tbsp Fish sauce
3 tbsp Lime juice
2 blocks Plam sugar
3 tbs tamarind puree
1 Pinch Salt
1 Salt and pepper
2 tsp Sugar
1 tbsp olive oil
- lace the birds eye chili, garlic, cilantro stems and a small pinch of salt into a mortar and pestle.
- Grind until a smooth paste form.
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- Drizzle the beef with 1/2 tbsp of oil on both sides, then sprinkle with a good pinch of salt and pepper.
- Preheat a skillet over high heat until screaming hot and smoking.
- Cook the beef to your liking. I like mine rare for this salad.
- Remove the beef from the skillet onto a plate. Loosely tent with foil and set aside for 10 minutes to rest.
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain (Note 2) and place in a bowl with the remaining Salad ingredients.
- Pour over Dressing and toss gently.
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In A Nutshell
In 1915, D.W. Griffith released The Birth of a Nation, the first full-length feature film ever created. Noted for its incredible cinematic achievements, as well as its overt racism, the film has become a hotbed of controversy, even being banned in various places. In addition, it shattered box office records and was the highest-grossing movie for decades.
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Based on the novel and play The Clansman by Thomas Dixon Jr., D.W. Griffith's film The Birth of a Nation was released on February 8, 1915. Immediately a success, as well as a travesty, it tells the story of two families: the pro-Union Northern Stonemans and the pro-Confederacy Southern Camerons. Much of the controversy surrounding the film is about the blatant racism in its depiction of African-Americans. Griffith portrays them as animals that go around raping white women, unable to control their sexual urges. It also romanticizes the Ku Klux Klan and its role in the country up to that point.
The film is broken up into two halves, with the first half set before and during the Civil War and the second half set in Reconstruction-era America. The two families are shown as stereotypes of what we would expect. The Stonemans are staunchly abolitionist with Austin Stoneman as a radical Congressman; the Camerons are simple Southerners who love their country and their families. When the slaves are freed, the African-Americans are depicted as brutes who take over the local governments and push whites away from voting. They are also shown as animals: Flora Cameron is forced to leap to her death to escape a black man trying to rape her. Ben Cameron is also depicted as the founder of the Ku Klux Klan, inspired by children dressing up as ghosts. At the end of the film, the KKK is shown keeping black people away from the ballot boxes, "restoring order to the country."
Commercially, The Birth of a Nation was the undisputed box office champion until Gone with the Wind came out in the 1960s. Part of this success was to the ridiculous prices for seeing the film; adjusted for inflation, the $2 ticket price would be equivalent to over $45 today. However, it ended up being banned in eight different states and various cities around the country, mostly due to the unbelievable racism it shows toward black people. (When asked why the actors playing black people were just whites in blackface, Griffith responded: "There were scarcely any Negro actors on the Coast.") The film is also credited with reviving the KKK, which had been declining in recent years. All things considered, it remained a beacon of American cinema until the 1960s, when changing racial beliefs began forcing introspection on much of the country.
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While others marched for their lives, these folks marched for their guns
By Amir Vera, CNN
(CNN) -- While many people marched in support of gun control Saturday at the March for Our Lives demonstrations in Washington and across the country, there were some groups who also gathered at those same marches in support of the Second Amendment.
'I came to open dialogue'
In Washington, Eric Ciabottonia, 19, and John Bolduc, 18, traveled with a group of students from Pennsylvania State University to march for gun rights. The freshman engineering majors said they are supporters of President Donald Trump and came to voice their beliefs about the Second Amendment and see what the opposing side thinks.
"I came to open dialogue," Ciabottonia said, adding that calling for a ban on bump stocks was reactionary. "I like talking to people I disagree with so I can get a broader range of views. I'd say there's a lot of misinformation and I came to talk to people."
Bolduc said he actually didn't have strong political views until 2015, when he said he "started to see how people are misinformed."
"Memorials are OK. It's when you start to militarize and politicize a tragedy -- that's when I start to have a problem," he said.
The two students and the group they were with were peaceful for the most part as they marched near the National Gallery of Art, but were engaging in tense arguments with people around them.
"We got called all kinds of names," Ciabottonia said. "Some lady told me to get lost because there were kids. Not quite sure what that's supposed to mean, but as soon as I got here people started talking. So it's been OK."
March Before Our Lives Rally
At a Salt Lake City high school, a demonstration supporting gun rights began an hour before the March for Our Lives rally in the same spot, according to CNN affiliate KUTV. The Utah Gun Exchange called its rally the March Before Our Lives, using the word "before" because their march began ahead of the main march.
"We want to show that we are united in the call for change from our leaders," the group's Facebook event page said. "Never again do we want our children vulnerable to attacks but until we can count on our leaders to protect our children WE will lead them."
According to the group, "There is no amount of infringement" on the Second Amendment that will stop evil. Instead, there needs to be focus on mental health and providing care to those in need, the page states, not "punishments to law-abiding citizens."
Preventing clashes
Counterprotesters gathered for the March for Our Lives gun control rally in Boston, according to CNN affiliate WBZ-TV. During the march, counterprotesters and marchers shouted at each other and police had to step in to keep the peace. It got to the point where police had to from a perimeter around the counterprotesters to prevent any potential clashes.
'Preserve our Second Amendment'
Protesters and counterprotesters were separated by a fence during the March for Our Lives demonstration in Bentonville, Arkansas, according to CNN affiliate KNWA-TV. Counterprotesters chanted "preserve our Second Amendment."
Clarification: This story and headline have been updated to remove references to crowd sizes. CNN does not have official crowd size numbers for the marches.
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