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Businesses across Marbella have welcomed the news that the Andalusian high court (TSJA) has given the green light to a scheme to roll out CCTV surveillance cameras at four points across the town. The number of cameras in total, though, will be fewer than initially requested by the town hall, according to sources at the TSJA, though the total is yet to be confirmed.
This matter was only brought to the table by the newly-installed PP council a matter of weeks ago when they described the project to increase security in some of the town's black spots as "necessary and a priority".
After a number of studies analysing the incidence of crime across the town, carried out by both the Local and National Police, Puerto Banús, the Puerto Deportivo marina and the car parks at La Cañada and Elviria shopping centres were considered in need of extra surveillance.
Once the central government gives the final go-ahead, the cameras will be rolled out in the new year after new mayor Ángeles Muñoz increased next year's security budget by two million euros to cover the costs.
Public areas
While both La Cañada and Elviria shopping centres have their own CCTV systems, the new camera will cover only public areas. They will be installed under the supervision of the TSJA and the central government so as to ensure that citizens' rights to privacy are not compromised. All of the new cameras will be controlled by the Local and National Police.
This is not the first time surveillance of this type has been used in Marbella. A trial was carried out at the recent San Bernabé fair under the former PSOE-led council and the deputy mayor's office in San Pedro has requested the same for its fair which takes place from 16 to 22 October.
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Ways To Reduce Costs In A Company.
You need money to make money. Capital is a requirement of any business. Expenses are incurred even by businesses that already stable. From time to time, a company has to spend some money. These costs may be in the form of salaries, maintenance and repair and even losses. It is, therefore, the duty of any business owner to ensure that a company does not spend so much on running costs. He has to ensure that the company does not spend much when it comes to running costs. This ensures that the amount of profit gotten at the end of every financial year is high. There are several ways of reducing company costs.
Green sources of energy should be given a consideration whenever possible. This is mainly for manufacturing industries. The office place is also a good place to consider using green energy to reduce power bills. Consider using the wind propelled motors in an industry as opposed to electric ones. Solar energy can also be an alternative. The sun is not only a natural source of energy but also free. This would enable you to save greatly on power bills. While at the office, consider installing solar powered air conditioning and heating systems. Instead of being electric, the installed heating and air conditioning systems would be solar powered. Not only are they a healthier option, but also cost effective.
Consider engaging more competitive suppliers different from the ones you already have. For example, manufacturing industries are always in need of machining parts now and then. Discounts are important and should be regarded. It is an even better deal when the supplier offers transportation services. This enables you to save the money you had initially planned on using for transport. Consider purchasing your raw materials directly from the industries as opposed to getting it from middlemen who are expensive. You can only increase your returns if your employees are skilled and adequately trained. A staff that is well skilled often delivers more. Product and service delivery is faster with a skilled staff compared to with a non-skilled staff. You will end up spending more trying to train a staff with no qualifications.
A company can reduce the number of employees. This largely reduces the wage bill. A lot of debt that companies have is due to high wage bills. It is not necessary to have a lot of employees when some departments can be automated. It would be a good idea to acquire software that would make the office procedures automatic. An automatic security system can efficiently replace the huge number of security guards in a place. Not only is this resourceful, but also cost effective.


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My last post brought up some interesting comments and stirred up some thoughts.
As makers we often create for others and seldom for ourselves. But often times the people we make for are under the impression that we're always making for our individual ourselves.The problem is we don't… At least not enough of us do.
But what's troubling too is that while we're quick to make non-creators things as birthday gifts or just because gifts, we never think of making gifts for our maker friends. Yes, a skein of luxury yarn is nice. Yes, that fancy and too cute project bag is nice. (And I do know that we would still take those happily because you can never have enough! Lol) But I think that this logic is so sad. I guess we feel like we can make it for our individual selves and we'll get to it… Eventually. Which really means never. Why do we have to wait until eventually?
I would like to encourage a maker exchange program here…online via my blog as a forum or Ravelry. Making a gift for someone in secret and presenting it at the end of the year. Like a secret Santa type of thing. The details of the swappage we can work out later. The guidelines we'll do later.
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ESPN - Giuliani's son sues Duke, says he was wrongfully kicked off golf team - College Sports
And in case you don't remember Andrew Giuliani . . .
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The son of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is suing Duke University, claiming his golf coach manufactured accusations against him to justify kicking him off the team to whittle the squad.
Andrew Giuliani, a 22-year-old who will be a senior this fall, contends he had dreams of becoming a professional golfer and was dismissed without cause from the golf team in February without a chance to defend himself. He said in a statement Thursday that he sued "to make sure this doesn't happen to anyone else at Duke."
Duke spokesman Michael J. Schoenfeld said the university would "vigorously defend this lawsuit" and insisted on fairness for all participants in its sports programs.
Giuliani was dismissed because coach O.D. Vincent III wanted to cut the team from 13 players to about half its size, the lawsuit said. He claims a breach of contract because he was recruited by Duke's previous coaching staff.
"This has been heartbreaking," Giuliani's mother, Donna Hanover, said in a statement. "We tried for many months to convince members of the Duke administration that this situation should be corrected and we are sad that we have now had to turn to the court."
The coach said Giuliani "flipped his putter a few feet to his golf bag" and drove fast while leaving a golf course parking lot, according to the lawsuit. Giuliani also was accused of playing a team football game harder than the other players liked and of being disrespectful to a trainer.
But Giuliani says that conduct wasn't grounds for dismissal. Instead, he said, the allegations were fabricated during the coach's "rush to shrink the size of the men's golf team. ... The termination of Andrew's eligibility would mean less competition for the few spots available," the lawsuit says.
Last season, when there were 14 players on the Blue Devils men's golf team, Giuliani was among the nine players who competed in only one or two tournaments. The team's top five golfers competed in at least nine tournaments.
Giuliani's best finish was a tie for 36th at the Fighting Illini Invitational in Olympia Fields, Ill. His season competition average was 74.5, good for 12th best on the team.
He finished tied for 60th at 7-over-par (73-77-73--223) at the Coca Cola Duke Golf Classic in Durham on Oct. 7-8, and tied for 36th at 14-over-par (73-75-76--224) at the Fighting Illini Invitational, on Sept. 30-Oct. 1.
At the Calloway Collegiate Match Play Championship in Greensboro, Ga., on Oct. 27-29, he lost to Will Strickler of Florida, 2 and 1, and beat Charlotte's Trevor Murphy, 1-up.
The 198-page lawsuit was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court by Durham attorney Robert Ekstrand. Ekstrand did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
Rudy Giuliani's spokeswoman, Sunny Mindel, said the former mayor had no comment.
"This is a private matter," Mindel said.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified compensatory damages and the right to use the state-of-the-art Duke golf center while he is in school and after he graduates. It also seeks a jury trial.
The lawsuit said the coach created a "Lord of the Flies scheme" under which Giuliani might be reinstated. The reference was to the novel in which schoolboys trapped on an island tried to govern themselves.
Vincent said Giuliani could rejoin the team if each member wrote a letter that satisfied the coach in support of Giuliani, but if one member declined the suspension was permanent, the lawsuit said.
The coach then told players who expressed support to refrain until they talked more to Giuliani, and at the same time told Giuliani not to contact team members, the lawsuit said. Five players later wrote an e-mail stating that Giuliani should be removed from the team.
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For sound producing devices, Philips along with Sony is two top brands in the Indian market. Between them, however, Sony is best. Some of the premium wireless headphones of Philips are a better option than substitutes because of enduring build quality that provides excellent comfort while listening to music on them along with clear audio with powerful BASS, although. In this piece, I cover the latest and best wireless headphones under 5000 Rupees of Philips brand.
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► Over-Ear Wireless Hi-Fi Headphones Philips SHD8600
Philips is known for constant innovation of its products in order to enhance their functioning and adjust it to the taste of its consumers. The Philips SHD8600 Over-Ear Wireless Hi-Fi Headphones can be termed as a result of such efforts put in by the company. These wireless headphones are an example of the brilliance Philips is capable of pulling off when it comes to delivering the best of technology. Made especially for users who like to have their headsets on without compromising on their movements, the SHD8600 is as good as it can get.
The best of Philips: Available for buying at just 5000 Rupees, the specifications on these headphones are really great. The magnet provided in speakers of these headsets is undoubtedly neodymium which makes for delivering a balanced sound quality. The frequency response on it is 20 – 20 000 Hz and the ratio of noise is about 86dB. The diameter of its speakers is 40-mm in size and it weighs quite light. The channel range is automatic and it can receive signal up to 30m of range. The modulation which they use is GFSK.
Flawless features: Speaking of accessories provided by Philips, they come with an AC/DC adaptor of 5V/ 550mA DC and a battery charger in form of a docking station. Users can easily set their piece on top of it for easy and quick recharging once the batteries are wiped out. In the convenience section, these headsets score some pretty good marks too. They have an automatic power off feature and an LED indicator for its base station.
The headphones even have an indicator for showing the battery power and provide an operating time of total 10 hours on full charge.
→ Pros and Cons of this Wireless Headphone
- Wireless use
- Brilliant reception
- Flawless sound quality
- Self adjusting headband
- No noise leak
- Long lasting battery
- Great design
Cons: No microphone
Verdict: The reception on these headsets is brilliant and this results in delivering absolutely immaculate sound quality. They are perfect for being used with countless gadgets including the smart TV sets. The headband comes with an option of self adjustment which is great as it spares users from fidgeting with it to get the right fit around their heads.
The pivoting feature on-ear shells provide a comfortable fit around the ears and this in return prevents noise leakage. The docking station provided with them even manages the charging on few models of these headsets. These headphones are sturdy and lightweight. Available for a reasonable cost, these headsets are definitely worth going for. With countless plus points and very few setbacks, these headsets are capable of being anybody's treat when it comes to having the best in class. Read also Stylish Powerful Philips Headphone Wireless Below 2500 Rupees.
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► Philips SHB5500 – A Wireless Bluetooth Headphone
Philips is a company which has managed to establish a reputation for itself in such a way that consumers go buying its products trusting just its name. It's one of the biggest manufacturers of headphones and they are considered to be one of the best in market. Its SHB5500 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones is one such product, which is a strong competitor against other wireless Bluetooth headsets currently on sale by other brands. Priced at INR 2719, these headphones come loaded with tons of cools features which will leave users utterly satisfied.
Amazing battery backup: The battery which powers these wireless headsets is LI-Polymer and it provides a playtime back-up of 9 hours. When on standby, the battery will last about 200 hours. The talk time is also the same as music playtime, whole 9 hours. Speaking of its Bluetooth profiles, it can manage up to four, A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP. The maximum range of transmission they can capture is 15m which is quite sufficient. It can easily be connected to smartphones and never lets users miss out on any calls even when they are in the middle of listening to music.
An experience like no other: Philips offers a frequency range of 10 -22 000Hz and an impedance of 24-Ohm on these headsets. The magnet provided in speakers is Neodymium which makes for a balanced sound listening. The speakers are 32mm in diameter and its ear shells are covered with really good cushions which provide absolute comfort to its listener's ears.
One good thing about these headphones is that the sound doesn't distort even if music is being played at high volume level. They require a USB cable to charge them which the company provides along with the headphones.
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The company offers a one-year warranty on these headsets from the date of purchase and it's no secret that their customer service is great lest any issue arises with the product.
The ear shells of these headphones are thoroughly adjustable and are made to fit any head shape quite easily. The quality of Bluetooth on them is very good, so users can experience perfect music listening without any distractions or connectivity related issues.
- Good and sleek design
- Comfortable to wear
- Clear bass sound
Verdict: These headphones are great for those who are on a budget but still are looking to get themselves a decent pair of wireless headsets. Philips once again lives up to the expectations of its consumers by delivering a fantastic Bluetooth powered headphones with the all new SHB5500 model. Once you put them on, you're bound to forget all that is going on around you and get lost into experiencing nothing but pure music exactly the way it should sound. Read also 5 Latest Premium Headphones in India for Music Lovers.
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Gem Mining in NC! Located in Downtown Brevard, easy access from Asheville and Hendersonville! Crystal Mountain Gem Mine brings you and your family the unique experience of Gem Mining for your very own gem stones, keep everything you find! Enjoy our 52′ indoor water flume and our Rock & Fossil Shop! Groups are welcome and check out our website for discount coupons!
Gem Mining is fun and easy for all ages! Find Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds and much more!No need to drive hours to find a Gem Mine anymore, Crystal Mountain Gem Mine brings the dirt to you, right in the heart of Brevard, NC.
We have a gigantic 52 foot long indoor water flume! At the flume you and your family will become prospectors and mine for your very own gemstones! Yes, you get to keep everything you find! Even if it's a $17,000 Ruby. Be sure to visit our indoor Rock & Fossil shop where you will find yourself surrounded by thousands of breathtaking specimens from all over the globe.


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Tips for Practicing English This Summer for Your IELTS Exam
Are you preparing to take your IELTS exam this autumn for entry into Canada for university or a job opportunity? If so, you'll want to make sure you spend plenty of time this summer practicing your English. There are many different ways to immerse yourself in the English language, so you'll be ready for your exam.
One of the most challenging aspects of learning English many people have is speaking English during conversations. It's not uncommon for people who are learning English to have to pause and think about their responses before speaking.
They may even find it difficult to use the correct words and grammar when forming sentences. To help you prepare for your spoken part of the IELTS exam, you should find English speaking people you can converse with.
The second most challenging aspect of learning English is being able to read English and fully comprehend each word's meaning. You can immerse yourself in books that interest you or turn on the captions on English programs and movies and read those while listening to the actors speak.
If there are any words you don't recognize or know the meaning of, write them down. Once you finish the book or watching the program or movie, look up their definitions. Now go back and re-read the book or re-watch the program or movie.
The third most challenging aspect of learning English is writing complete sentences in English. There are grammar rules, sentence structures, and other rules you must follow. Additionally, written content needs to flow and not jump from one idea to another with clear transitions.
An effective way to become a better English writer is to translate something you have written in your native language into English. You can also take advantage of free written exam prep materials available on our website and at your nearest IELTS Test Centre location.
The final aspect of learning English is being able to listen and comprehend what others are saying. Speaking English won't help much if you can't understand what others are saying.
Listening requires using what you've already learned about English comprehension through reading activities. If you turn on the captions during a program or movie, it will help to improve your reading abilities, but also your listening skills when you listen to the actors speak.
You can also put your listening skills to the test by spending time with an English speaking friend. During the conversation, ask them questions about themselves. As they speak, listen to what they say. If you don't understand a word or phrase, ask for clarification.
By using these tips, you should be able to improve your English skills and be ready to take your exam this autumn. Please feel free to explore our website further for our free exam prep materials or the location of your nearest test centre.
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Greg Gerritt • I read Limits to Growth as a young person in the 1970's, and loved reading Donella Meadows' columns in the 1990s. This summation is a good reminder that we are in overshoot (using 140% of the annual biological production each year, which shows up as eroded soils, diminished forests, and empty seas among others, and 392 ppm CO2 and the warmest March ever) and that no one really knows where along the curve we are. Several things I have seen recently say that if anything we are so far into the BAU model that overshoot moves faster than ever and collapse seems more likely. i view my work as an effort to prevent collapse by managing the decline in our footprint, and our greedy ambitions.
What we are also seeing in this overshoot is growth moving around the world and leaving new and different places collapsing in its wake. I happen to live in one of the places where the ecological damage of industrialism started hundreds of years ago. And despite 50 years of effort no one has been able to return Rhode Island to the fast growth track.
I remind them that maybe we need another approach, based on the managed decline (not the language I use, but exactly the language of Limits to Growth, so i use it here) if we are to have prosperous communities.
I am getting an EPA award tomorrow for my work in developing a compost industry, To me my work with compost has always been about making sure we can grow food in the neighborhood when the trucks from California can no longer feed us. I do not think the EPA wants to really recognize the latter part of the previous sentence, but it motivates me and feeds more into the idea of ecological healing as the only way forward.
Seeing the video on the Limits to Growth revisited, is just a reminder that my job continues to be staying just a bit ahead of the curve on what folks are talking about so that next year it can be what they are talking about. and some years later is old hat to everyone.
As we say, the hippies were right about everything.


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Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist
Christ is risen!
Dear brothers and sisters,
I pray that each of us live this Solemnity of John the Baptist as an opportunity for renewal of our call to be a source of joy for our brothers and sisters, just as the angel announced to Zechariah.
Plzeň-Valcha, 24th June 2015
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Left 4 Dead 2 for Linux public beta coming this week
Valve is set to launch the Left 4 Dead 2 beta on Linux this week. Those who already own the Steam version of the game will receive access soon, alongside the Extended Mutation System that has been available since February.
Those who download the beta will be placed on servers away from the commercial version. Valve has also suggested that players with bandwidth problems "might want to wait for the changes to move to the main game."
Will you be partaking in a little more zombie action? Let us know.
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OCSI Manufacturing sells unique children's bedroom furniture and is a
division of Orland Cabinet Shop, Inc. of Orland, California. In continuous operation since 1952, we
focus on simple and functional furniture products with clean European designs. We
build our furniture to last and we specialize in prompt, professional service.
Orland Cabinet Shop, Inc. (OCSI) is a locally owned small business. Founded by Ken Bostrom in
1952, and built right next door to their home, OCSI was run by Ken's son Jack from 1997 to 2010. After Jack passed away, his wife Barbara sold the business to former employee Tor Noraas in 2012. Ron Stubbs, who has been with OCSI since 1991, is the Manager. OCSI employs on average 4 to 10 workers at any given time.
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Psy, the South Korean pop sensation and holder of the record for the most watched You Tube music video in history, is returning to Manila (Phillippines) for the sake of global peace. The 39-year-old "Gangnam Style" icon will be the featured performer at the Global Peace Concert One K on March 2 (Asia Arena in Pasay City). Also appearing will be other popular South Korea artists such as CNBLUE, AOA, SHINee, B1A4, B.A.P, and BTOB.
Editor's Note: Gangnam Style was posted to You Tube on July 15, 2012, and it has 2.772 billion views.
According to the concert's official website, the event has the goal to get Psy and other popular K-pop artists together onstage to unite people on the Korean peninsula, and promote global peace amid worrisome news circulating around Trump's presidency.
"2017 One K Global Peace Concert in Manila as part of the One K Concert Global Tour, will showcase popular K-pop artists in a display of global commitment to the peaceful reunification of the Korean people and global peace."
If you haven't seen Psy's epic video for Gangnam Style you need to check it out:
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Remember that lady in white that was once your girlfriend and is now your life partner? Ya, your wife. Well you should appreciate her every day but in case you don't, today is a day set aside to just do that. It always falls on the third Sunday in September so you have no real excuse for forgetting it. I hope I remember when the day comes around. (Yes, I do these in advance of the actual date so I never really know what day it is… ever) Anyway, if you do have a wife today is the day to show you appreciate all she does and to maybe give her a break having to do it. You know she makes you a better person, whether you want to be or not!
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The Anaheim Ducks have recalled defenseman Sami Vatanen from the Norfolk Admirals, Anaheim's primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League. In addition, the Ducks have reassigned left wing Emerson Etem to Norfolk.
Vatanen, 22, earned six goals and 15 assists with a plus-9 rating in 48 regular-season games for the Ducks in 2013-14. He finished the regular season tied for fifth among rookie NHL defensemen and co-led Anaheim blueliners in goals. In 56 career NHL games, Vatanen has collected 23 points (8g, 15a) with a plus-12 rating.
Selected by Anaheim in the fourth round (106th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Vatanen has appeared in five of Norfolk's postseason contests this spring, recording three assists and a plus-2 rating. The 5-foot-10, 183-pound defenseman scored two goals and five assists in eight regular-season games with Norfolk in 2013-14. In 70 career AHL games, the 2013 AHL All-Rookie defenseman has collected 11 goals and 41 assists for 52 points.
Etem, 21, went scoreless in four postseason games with the Ducks. The Long Beach, Calif., native appeared in 29 regular-season games with Anaheim in 2013-14, earning seven goals and four assists with a plus-3 rating.
Selected in the first round (29th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Etem has appeared in 67 career contests with the Ducks, collecting 10 goals and 11 assists with a plus-10 rating. In 11 career Stanley Cup Playoff games, he has three goals and two assists with a plus-4 rating.
The 6-foot-1, 206-pound winger played 50 regular-season contests with Norfolk in 2013-14, scoring 24 goals and 30 assists for 54 points with a plus-14 rating. In 97 career AHL contests, Etem has 38 goals, 33 assists and a plus-14 rating.
Norfolk is currently tied with St. John's, 1-1, in the teams' best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series.


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RECORD TIME! Found Men's Gold Wedding Band, Conway, S.C.
I got a text message on my phone Sunday, about a lost wedding band in the pine straw. Mark texted for help with his lost wedding band. Jim Wren, (TRF North Myrtle Beach) had also called me as he got a similar text. I called Mark back. He explained how he thought he lost his wedding band but he wasn't sure. Mark and his wife Kathleen, who have been married for 22 years, were visiting their son at our local Coastal Carolina University. Their son was having a get together last Friday with friends and family. Mark was helping with stringing some lights in the trees when he gave one of the house mates a boost up a tree. He felt that is where the ring most likely to be. When Saturday came he realized his wedding band was missing from his hand. He, his son, and 3 other house mates spent a couple hours raking pine straw and searching the back yard with no luck.
I met Mark at the house an hour after contacting him. I passed by Kathleen sitting in their SUV. I told her to rub her left earlobe to give us luck. Mark and I walked to the back yard as he explained the loss again, and pointed to the tree where he gave a boost to his son's room mate. As I walked toward the tree I noticed bottle caps and pull tabs on the ground. (College). I stepped away from the area to ground balance my Fisher Gold Bug Pro. After setting some discrimination, I walked to the tree where Mark Was standing. I literally swung the coil twice ( 4 seconds maybe) as a beautiful number 56 showed on my screen. "There it is" I said as Mark reached down to move just a little sand to reveal his wedding band. His eyes grew big and bright as we found his ring that fast. "That's amazing!" as he thought about the 5 guys looking for the ring the day before. After a couple photos and some chit chat we returned to the driveway to show Kathleen the good news.
Mark, Thank you for the generous reward. 15% will be donated to the Shrine Children's Hospital "Road Runners"


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Presidents Biography
Billy J. Strawter, Sr.
Billy J. Strawter, Sr. is a native of Ty Ty, Georgia. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Fort Valley State College in Georgia. He is the caring father of two young adults, Billy Jr., and Safiya Akilah. He has been married to his wife Lee Anna for 38 years. He and his wife currently live in Midland, MI.
He is an evangelist, author, and consultant. He worked for the Dow Chemical Company as a Senior Environmental Specialist for 22 year. After leaving Dow in 1997, He founded EnviCare Consulting, Inc. He is the president and owner of EnviCare Consulting, Inc, an environmental, educational and religious consulting firm that provides motivational seminars, environmental training, and environmental auditing. He is the author of "Behind The Eyes of Juvenile Delinquents, published November 1999. He is the developer of the Keys to Success Seminar designed to motivate individuals on a personal and professional level. He provides family crusades, motivational workshops for church leaders; spiritual renewal weekends for youth groups and churches under Care Ministries, which is part of EnviCare Consulting, Inc. He is the founder of the Omega-Alpha Club, which is designed to reach at risk youth involved with the juvenile court system. He is the cofounder of the Tri-county Youth for Christ Organization, Saginaw, MI.
He is involved in various communities' activities such as volunteer as Chaplain of the Saginaw County Juvenile Detention Center for the Tri-County Youth for Christ; project coordinator of Saginaw Communities That Care program and Outreach and Evangelism coordinator for Sunrise Baptist Church, Midland Michigan. He served on The Juvenile Center Advisory Council of Saginaw County and he served on the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce Board. He visits the Brittany Nursing home on the fourth Wednesday of the month to encourage and inspire the residents. In 1979, he was named Midland's Man of the Year by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity for Outstanding Community Service. In 1980, he was voted one of the outstanding Men of America for Professional Achievement and Leadership Abilities. In 1989, he was honored with the Jitsuo Morikawa Evangelism award given by the Board of National Ministries of the American Baptist Churches. He was licensed to preach November 22, 1992 at Faith Ministries Baptist Church where he served as the associate minister until 1998. In 1999, he was ordained as an evangelist at Faith Ministries Baptist Church.
In 1997, he was awarded the Martin Luther King Community Service Award, Midland, MI and the Midland Rotary Vocational Service Award. He received the 2001 Boy Scouts of America's Whitney Young Community Service Award, Saginaw, MI.
His primary reason for community involvement is to offer hope to people in need. His mission is to motivate youth and adults to make a change and succeed in society by the grace of God regardless of the obstacles they face. As a published author, He has appeared on Family Life radio Midland, MI, WTIF Radio Station,Tifton GA, TV-5 News, Saginaw, MI, TV-10, Albany Georgia, TCT Christian Station, Michigan Alive, Saginaw, MI, Charter Hometown News, Midland, MI, PBS Television, Delta College, Art Lewis WSGW Radio Talk Show, Saginaw, MI, 101.7 FM WPRJ, Coleman, MI and WMPX, Midland MI 48618.Author's book was featured in the October 2000 Ebony Magazine, Saginaw News, Tifton Gazette, Tifton, GA, Midland Daily News, and Around Dow Magazine.
He currently volunteers as Chaplain Saginaw Juvenile Detention facility (22 yrs), member of Dow Corning Citizen Advisory Panel , Cabot Citizen Advisory Panel, and Vice President of Saginaw African America and Minority Business Association (SAAMBA).
Hobbies: Aerobics, golfing, basketball, photography and reading


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Member-based organizations are facing unprecedented competitive pressure. How are new technologies helping them retool for the future?
Join me as I explore these issues and more with Tamer Ali, SVP of Education at Crowd Wisdom™, a division of Community Brands. With two decades of proven success in developing and delivering continuing education solutions, Tamer is my go-to source for insight into cutting-edge association technology trends.
As member-based organizations reposition themselves for the future, they are facing fundamental strategic issues. These are the drivers for association technology trends in 2018.
Successful associations are gaining significant leverage from integrating traditionally disparate assets – systems, data and content.
Continuing education is increasingly attractive as a way for associations to create a sustainable competitive advantage.
As a consultant, I'm often asked about the many recent acquisitions by Community Brands. Could you shed some light on this?
As you know, the whole industry is fragmented. We see a lot of data and technology disparity, a lot of silos and a lot of pain for organizations trying to find the right solution. So Community Brands is bringing together best-in-class providers to break down the barriers, centralize data and provide a solution set that brings in modern technologies, web services and the seamless integrations associations deserve.
What silos do you see most often?
Broken user experiences. In this era of frictionless commerce, it's the opposite of that. Tons of friction. Tons of obstacles. Many clicks. Disparate screens that don't look connected. These days, people expect to sign-up with just a quick click or a phone number entry. But just jumping over the fence to become affiliated with an association can be frustrating and complex.
Behind the scenes, the data isn't shared. Silos of data are just waiting to be tapped for valuable insights, but they're not because they are trapped in legacy systems that don't communicate with each other, or they don't interface with other systems because they lack modern APIs and web services. The industry has been slow to adopt.
Those are huge issues. What are the biggest challenges associations face in 2018?
Associations have been facing an existential crisis of relevance. Many have positioned themselves through two major product lines – membership dues and an annual event. It's very dangerous to run a business with only one or two products. Organizations that are succeeding have diversified, primarily by adding continuing education.
So there's a clear need to expand association product portfolios. Anything else?
I see two more challenges:
1) The need for stronger competitive strategy. Associations used to be the only game in town for professional education, but now there's competition from both for-profits and other nonprofits. Some are nimble startups or well-funded ventures, and associations just aren't structured to compete with them. In fact, by endorsing these "frenemy" providers, or offering them a platform to reach their members, associations are actually cannibalizing themselves.
2) The need to keep up with member content demands. This involves multiple aspects of content – volume, specificity and portability. There is definitely some historic inertia, here.
Are you seeing a resurgence in the "career competency" model? Or is that futuristic stuff?
It's definitely not Blade Runner futuristic anymore. When I started working with associations, educational content was offered through a "store" that organized content alpha-numerically like a community college catalog. Unfortunately, some still use that model.
But more organizations are moving toward competency paths. And it's more than just a casual shift. There's increasing emphasis on associations supporting careers through predictable paths. This is good for associations because it relieves the pressure of having to be a single source for all education material.
That's an encouraging trend…
Associations can be the trusted authority that provides career benchmarks and the clear paths that align with various career trajectories. I can't think of any entity better than an association to make those suggestions for me as a professional.
The association can create some of the educational content, but also partner with other providers to fill in each of the necessary levels. This is good for the association because it generates predictable revenues and reinforces the organization's relevance to the profession.
Should this be tied to certifications or designations, or should this be viewed more broadly?
I think designations remain of value. And with access to appropriate technology and tools, micro-credentials, microcontent and certificates should continue to be relevant.
This is actually a less risky option for associations that may consider major credentials or certifications out of reach. A micro-credential or a focused path involves a lot less planning and a lot less work. It also bodes well for participants because it defines skills that make them more marketable in their profession.
Could you share an example of a micro-credential?
Some purists say it's a discrete task. For example in certain fields, things like evaluating a P&L statement is a critical task and an essential capability. So that could be a micro-credential. It would be very valuable for financial industry employers or even for construction companies seeking that particular kind of expertise.
So for associations, what is the best content to sell? Micro-credentials? Test prep? Regular certifications or credentials? Or something else?
We always ask our clients that question. What is the top-shelf educational content that can bring the masses to your portal when you first launch a new program or LMS? Then we think about how they can position that content better than any other organization.
Makes sense…
We try to avoid generic continuing education because it may fill the shelves, but it doesn't excite people. So typically we focus on assessments, certification prep, exam prep or credential support – areas that make an immediate impact. Those typically don't require heavy lifting in terms of multimedia and rich experiences. They also tend to be profitable because people tend to pay a higher premium for drill and practice or when preparing for a credential.
So let's talk about the technology that supports this kind of continuing education.
The LMS is not going to die. But it is moving away from simply being a dispenser of content and a mechanism for tracking basic training activity. A modern learning platform can analyze your profile, interests and behaviors, compared with similar members. Then associations can use that intelligence to recommend appropriate content to you.
So the LMS is no longer a dummy terminal that dispenses content to the masses. It's more like a navigation assistant and a content discovery system…
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How to Capture Lifelong Learners: A Holistic Approach to Continuing Education
Continuing education can be a lonely experience. Many of us must rely on ourselves to identify credible training sources, choose and consume content, earn certifications and demonstrate our value in the marketplace. But it doesn't have to be that way.
How can continuing education providers make it easier for professionals to connect with the right resources and navigate through the lifelong learning process?
Find out from our panel of experts:
- John Leh – CEO and Lead Analyst – Talented Learning
- Tamer Ali – SVP Education – Community Brands
- Jacob B. Gold, CAE – Director, Education Development – Community Associations Institute
- Kevin Pierce, MAT – Manager, Digital Learning – American Academy of Dermatology
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- Why and how to create a lifelong competency model
- How to support self-guided and directed content paths
- How AI helps enhance content recommendations and analyze results
- The value of digital badges and credentialing
- Pricing methods that lock-in long-term subscribers
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As we are entering the fall months on this last day of August—though fall doesn't technically begin here in Canada until September 23—I thought it would be a very responsible idea to enter a low-buy for the upcoming season. After all, you gotta start saving money for those post-holiday deals, right?
Plus, the Canadian dollar is so weak at the moment, and prices are slowly going up. We're down to 75¢ to the US dollar, guys! It hasn't been this low since the 90s, I think.
So I have resolved to "shop my stash" and stop buying so much bloody nail polish until December.
To get myself in the mood to do so, here's a roundup of my drugstore purchases since about June (that's about three months, but doesn't include my last Shoppers Optimum Points haul, since that was basically free).
Also, I just want to add that everything here was purchased on sale at either Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall, or Well.ca.
- NYX Butter Lipstick in Hunk
- NYX Xtreme Shine Lip Cream in Spicy
- NYX Butter Gloss in Cherry Cheesecake
- GOSH Nail Lacquer in Tropicana
- Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color in Golden-I
- Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color in White On
- Nubar Professional Lacquer in Dark Castle
The GOSH above was actually from one of the Shoppers Drug Mart $9.99 Teen Packs. My local SDM doesn't carry them (or at least took a while to stock them) so I never knew about these until StashMatters wrote a post on them!
- KIT by Rexall Nail Lacquer in Teal Tango
- Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color in Jazzy Jade
- Ceramic Glaze (by China Glaze) Nail Lacquer in Blueberry Bubblegum
- GOSH Nail Lacquer in Apple Bloom
The Ceramic Glaze ($3, was $9.99) and GOSH ($2, was $7) were being clearanced.
- Revlon Nearly Naked Liquid Makeup in Nude (150)
- Revlon Nail Enamel in Tangerine
- Revlon Nail Enamel in Chic
- Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color in Babe Blue
- Essie Nail Polish in Bikini So Teeny
- L'Oréal Colour Riche Collection Exclusive Lipcolour in Eva's Nude
- L'Oréal Colour Riche Collection Exclusive Lipcolour in Zoë's Red
- CoverGirl Colorlicious Lipstick in Ravish Raspberry
- Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Champagne On Ice
I'm not a massive fan of Burt's Bees Lip Balm (I think it's too waxy), but I wanted to try the Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream, and hey, it's hard for me to pass up citrus-scented stuff! The Lip Balm is in the Pink Grapefruit flavor, and I've only ever tried the original minty (do not want!) Burt's Bees Lip Balm.
- Yes To Blueberries Age Refresh Eye Firming Treatment (sample)
- Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes (sample)
- L'Oréal Voluminous Miss Manga Rock Waterproof Mascara in Black
- Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal in Barely Branded
- L'Oréal Infallible Eye Shadow in Endless Sea
The Yes To and Simple items were from the Teen Pack mentioned above. The L'Oréal mascara ($7.99, was $14.99) and eye shadow ($5, was $12.49) were being clearanced.
- Derma E Overnight Peel with AHA
- Derma E Vitamin A Glycolic Cleanser
- L'Oréal EverCrème Nourishing Shampoo
- Sally Hansen Problem Cuticle Remover
- Simple Micellar Water
- Batiste Dry Shampoo (interest piqued by StyledWithJoy)
- göt2b Mind Blowing Ionic + Power Xpress Dry Styling Spray
The göt2b spray was from the Teen Pack mentioned above.
And, I just purchased this last item yesterday, as it's on sale for $16.56 at Well.ca. After great reviews from StashMatters and A Brash Attitude for the Andalou Naturals Pumpkin Honey Glycolic Mask, I was stoked to buy it. However, I suddenly noticed that it's meant for combo/oily skin, and mine is dry, so I bought the Andalou Naturals Avo Cocoa Skin Food Mask instead, which is for dry skin.
Wish me luck on my low-buy!


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Using the ancient building technology of rammed earth walls, CAN architecture has created a weekend home in Surat which is entirely contemporary in its aesthetic.
"The client didn't even want to build this house," says Neil Parikh of CAN architecture. This is certainly not an oft heard disclosure. "He only wanted an electrical connection from the local Electricity Board, which wasn't willing to comply till there was a structure on the site. "
With this starting point, it's not surprising that this building has the footprint of a studio apartment rather than a sprawling bungalow, in spite of the large site. The structure is placed in one corner of the site, leaving a large private open lawn on one side. There is a gazebo with a vegetable garden on the other side and small private spill out spaces in other areas.
Constructed near Dumas Beach, Surat, the built area is quite small compared to the landscaped grounds. "We discovered that yellow soil was in abundance on the plot. Fine in texture – unlike black soil which is sticky and lumpy – this is ideal for rammed earth walls, as it gives uniform strength throughout," says Neil. By the repetitive use of 24 modular rammed earth walls, the home is sustainable and has had little environmental impact.
"In fact, we dubbed the project 'Mud24'," says Neil. "Building the walls was a meticulous process – it was done piece by piece, allowed to settle over time and bake in the sun – for all 24 of those modular earthen rammed walls." When finished, rammed earth is about as strong as concrete.
Houses built of this material are fireproof, rot resistant, and impervious to termites. By reducing temperature swings that normally occur on hot summer days or cold winter nights, they help to maintain a comfortable temperature within the house.
In this project, an ancient craft has been converted into an art; the inspiration came to Neil from the work of Nari Gandhi. Once the material was selected, the corresponding construction of the structure followed.
"Its low-lying linear form appears to emerge from the landscape, rather than sit on it," says Neil. Incorporating generous glass walls which recall Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House, the home has a feeling of being larger than its built mass would suggest. Some spaces appear to have so little by way of walls that they seem to emulate living in a fish tank.
In the bedroom, walls are strategically placed to shelter only the bed, while mimicking an outdoor feel in the rest of the room. Neil laughs, "Actually, the rammed earth walls take up 60% of the periphery of the structure, while the glass is restricted to 40%," he says.
"The client loved the idea and the privacy wasn't compromised because the trees on the site conceal the home from the high rise on the neighbouring plot. The projection of the roof of the structure also cuts off the view of the interiors from prying eyes.
The steel cantilevered roof not only acts as a shelter, but as an aesthetical structural element, which appears to float over the double height space. The central ridge of the inverted sloping roof acts as a natural waterfall during rainy seasons. An existing tree on the site was retained and goes through the roof.
It is an informal, relaxed, restful space that is not straining to be hip. The material palette consists of mud, steel, glass and stone, with cement sheets on the ceiling.
The cushions on the sofa and the shutters of the kitchen cabinets offer bursts of colour amidst the backdrop of neutrals and the parsimoniously furnished interiors. The flooring is a combination of Jaisalmer, Kota and granite, while the walls are covered in slate.
During the day, the spaces are flooded with natural light, the large cantilever of the floating roof ensuring that there is no thermal gain, ably assisted by the insulation offered by the mud walls.
After sunset, the illumination within the house comes mainly from LED strip lighting in the ceiling. Outside, the rammed earth walls glow in the warm light of uplighters, the house becoming like a beckoning beacon.
Areas for spill out activities with unfussy outdoor seating arrangements for small groups, add to the charm of the space – frequently used by the large family of the client for entertaining as many as 200 guests at a time. Evolved as a response to the context, the house is low maintenance, strongly rooted to the site and is very well connected to the surroundings.
Allowing sunlight to interact with the inside and animate the spaces during various times of the day as well as seasons, there is a series of dialogues between the built and the un-built.
One of the oldest building techniques known to mankind, rammed earth walls have recently acquired a new respectability after their liberal use by Chinese architect Wang Shu – winner of the Pritzker prize in 2012 – in several of his projects.
Here, CANarchitecture has attained an easy balance between time honoured vernacular architecture and a contemporary idiom. With a non-existent spec sheet, the architect has to satisfy needs which the client may not be aware of himself. "What we've achieved is a far stretch from the initial brief given by the client," says Neil happily. And of course the client got the much awaited power supply from the Electricity Board.
Text By Devyani Jayakar
Photographs Puja Kedia
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Offering a seasonal blend of flavor is this cranberry mimosa cocktail by lifestyle blog Brit+Co that celebrates brunch with festive holiday flavors. The drink is ideal to serve in the morning with breakfast or transitional enough in taste to also be served at dinner or during cocktail hour.
Mimosas are typically seen as a morning cocktail with the ingredients of orange juice mixed with champagne. This holiday version plays off of the same flavors with a few additions to capture the winter temporal climate. The cocktail is made from a base of champagne or a similar bubbly beverage topped with orange slices, orange zest and cranberries. Fresh mint is added to capture the refreshingly cold flavor of the season and the drink can also be garnished with a whimsical piece of cotton candy.


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All work has now been completed on the Centenary Scramble at Topstones. New wood chippings have been laid and mats have also been replaced. All of the obstacles are now ready for use and we have also added several new ones.
We are delighted with the result and we hope to have some photos up very soon.


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Fermat's Last Theorem is the most notorious problem in the history of mathematics and surrounding it is one of the greatest stories imaginable. This section explains what the theorem is, who invented it and who eventually proved it. When finished, it will also tell the fascinating stories of the some of the other mathematicians whose lives were tormented by this beautiful and intriguing problem.
Fermat's Last Theorem dominated my own life for four years, because I made a TV documentary, wrote a book and then lectured on the subject. Getting involved in Fermat's mischievous conundrum set me on the path towards being an author and ignited an interest in mathematics that has continued ever since. As a physicist, I was always interested in mathematics as a tool for studying the universe, but learning about Fermat's Last Theorem taught me to love mathematics for its own sake.
This section also has some pages on the some of wackier aspects of the Last Theorem; a romantic story, a few poems and limericks, some jokes, some cartoons, a devilish story and an off-Broadway musical! And once you've explored this site then you can visit some of the other Fermat websites. Or try out the Fermat quiz, which is not as hard as proving the Last Theorem and somewhat more trivial.


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I recently came across a website that stated:
"Another food that is widely popular in Arkansas, is a delicious dessert called Jelly Pie. Everyone knows what jelly pie is in Arkansas, and every baker knows how to make it. It is one of the most common desserts in the whole state, and almost everyone loves it."
I didn't grow up in Arkansas but I have lived here nearly 20 years and had NEVER heard of Jelly Pie prior to seeing the website above. A little research brought me to this list on Mental Floss and this list on Food Timetable. Both also mention Jelly Pie being a "thing" in Arkansas.
Well, if Jelly Pie truly is such a big thing, why hadn't I heard of it? I started to question the quote and set out to investigate its validity. Is Jelly Pie really that popular? Is it a generational thing? And, most importantly is it really so good that almost everyone loves it?
Presumably, if Jelly Pie is Arkansas's favorite pie, then surely everyone has heard of it. I tested this theory by putting up a survey in a Facebook group for Arkansas bloggers. These bloggers are from all over the state and many are food bloggers who know a thing or two about pie and other recipes.
Of the group's 416 members, 55 responded to the survey. Only THREE had ever heard of Jelly Pie and only two had ever eaten it. Hmmm…?
Is Jelly Pie even real?
I began to wonder if this was all just a story. A tall tale. A mystery like the Gurdon Light, a game like Snipe Hunting, or a forgotten legacy like Paraclifta.
How could it be that a pie so loved by all seemingly fell off the face of the earth?
After digging deeper, I discovered that Jelly Pie is mentioned in the 1944 Hempstead County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs Cookbook. I didn't have a copy of this book but discovered one is held in the University of Arkansas Libraries Special Collections department. I sent a few emails and filled out a few forms and the U of A sent me a picture of the recipe.
Published with Permission: "Arkansas Cookbook Collection. Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville."
So! Jelly Pie does exist! But is it good? Is it worthy of being named "Arkansas's Favorite Pie"?
Recipe in hand, I headed to the kitchen to whip up a batch of "Arkansas's Favorite Pie" myself. The ingredients are simple enough with the exception of Currant Jelly which, while available, probably isn't something most of us keep on hand. I searched three grocery stores and a shop that carries local products and couldn't find a single jar of Currant Jelly. I figured the flavor of the jelly probably wasn't a huge factor and went with Muscadine Jelly instead. That's pretty Arkansan, right?
Published with Permission: "Arkansas Cookbook Collection. Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville."
Seeing that this recipe was published in the early 1940s I am assuming it is a carry-over from the Great Depression. The women, hoping to impress guests or just please their husbands would have wanted to make and serve pie. Many ingredients were sparse during the depression and this recipe seemingly makes use of what most families would have had on hand even during the toughest of times. With the exception of a full cup of sugar, all of the other ingredients are minimal. Wild berries, such as currants, would have been regularly harvested and preserved in jellies to keep the family fed all year.
I recently spent a morning baking up a Jelly Pie. It was easy to prepare and baked up in about 25 minutes. (Check out this video on my YouTube Channel for more about my pie making experience.)
Pies in hand – I needed testers!
My father-in-law, who was born during the Great Depression, could not recall having heard of Jelly Pie but was happy to give it a try. He loved it and wanted seconds.
My husband enjoyed it but wished it was chocolate. He didn't seem to care that chocolate wasn't widely available during the Great Depression.
I, myself am actually not a big fan of pie in general but I found this to be a tasty pie. The jelly flavor didn't seem to really come through and may have been more about adding color than anything. A full cup of sugar in addition to the jelly was a little surprising and made the pie VERY sweet. The consistency was somewhere between a custard or pudding and a chess pie.
During my research, I was able to find a few other references to Jelly Pie. An individual found a similar recipe in a collection purchased at an estate sale in Texas. Someone else found a recipe in an old copy of Southern Cookbook and Ken Haedrich mentions Jelly Pie and shares a similar recipe in his cookbook Pie: 300 Tried-and-True Recipes for Delicious Homemade Pie.
While my search through Arkansas turned up largely empty-handed, it seems that Jelly Pie has some southern roots and seems directly related to Transparent Pie which is well known throughout Kentucky. Although recipes for Transparent Pie seem to vary a little more widely, many contain jelly although the flavor is often unspecified. It also appears that George Clooney is a big fan of "transparent pie" and often has them shipped to his movie sets.
Is Jelly Pie Arkansas's favorite pie? Not yet. But, I think it could be.
Grab the recipe above and check out my video and then head to the kitchen and make your very own Jelly Pie. We'd love to hear about your experiences with Jelly Pie in the comments below.
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My fatherd-in-law grew up in Arkansa and was reminiscing about his aunt's jelly pies. He is 81 and has terminal cancer so I wanted to surprise him with a jelly pie. I tried another recipe but it burned on top and didn't set at all. The middle was completely liquid. I'm going to try your recipe but it doesn't have temperature and bake time.
Jelly Pie is in the 1943 edition of the Joy of Cooking. results of testing this were poor, so I was looking for a better recipe and found your blog. You analysis of the originals are great. I am looking forward to making it.
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Muffin Tin Chocolate Chip Cookies are easy chocolate chip cookies that are soft and delicious.
What makes a good chocolate chip cookie? If you ask 10 people, you'll probably get 10 different answers. These Muffin Tin Chocolate Chip Cookies are for people who like soft chocolate chip cookies with chewy edges that are easy to make.
How do you make easy chocolate chip cookie dough?
This cookie recipe is simple to make. There's no need to use a mixer - hand or stand. In fact, I suggest mixing them up by hand.
Also, since the butter is melted, the butter doesn't have to soften beforehand. And there's no need to chill the dough before baking. All of which makes this a simple, easy chocolate chip cookie recipe.
How do you bake cookies in a muffin tin?
It's easy! I use a baking spray with flour to grease the cups of the muffin tin. Then, you just place a scoop of cookie dough into easy cup and bake.
How do I get the cookies out of the muffin tin?
Wait about 5-10 minutes for the cookies to cool a bit. Then, use a thin rubber spatula to gently pop the cookie out of the tin.
As long as the pan was greased well, it should just slide right out. Or you can use muffin tin liners to line the pan.
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Tools used to make these Muffin Tin Chocolate Chip Cookies:
Parchment Baking Liners: This is my favorite brand of baking liner. They are nonstick, and everything just peels right off. I like that I never end up with half a muffin or cupcake stuck to the paper when I use them.
Baking spray with flour: I use baking spray with flour most of the time when I'm baking. I like that it greases and flours all in one spray, and I've never had trouble with anything sticking when I use it.
More easy chocolate chip cookies!
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- 1 cup (226 g) butter
- 1 ½ cups (320 g) brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt or scant ½ tsp. table salt
- 10 ounce package chocolate chips
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PETER-PD INTERVIEW, Pt. TWO - PETRA
- 20th March, 2012 -
In Part One, I interviewed the artist behind the astonishing illustrations of the Hu-Cow part of the scene and found it to be a most enlightening communication. I've always had a very strong interest in this area as well and that can be seen in the type of equipment I build, to assist in creating the vision of a woman becoming a dairy animal.
What I found to be even more interesting, was that Peter has made a connection with a mature woman who shares his passion in a BIG way. Her name is PETRA and she truly loves the role of being a Human Cow, to the point that she excites both Peter and herself by assuming the role in all respects, then combining it with her own sense of eroticism.
The pictures and illustrations embedded in the interview that follows show her dedication to the role that she so loves to play and so without anything more being said by way of introduction, here's PETRA.
JG-L: Petra, where were you born and how old are you now?
PETRA: I was born in Berlin and am 40 years old ... and married.
JG-L: Did you have a happy childhood? Where did you grow up?
PETRA: I grew up with my grandparents because my parents were working abroad. My childhood was very sheltered, on a farm in a small town.
JG-L: I know there were for me, and so must ask, for you, were there any signs of your liking for this type of kink interest during your childhood?
PETRA: Maybe it was my constant contact with the animals on the farm. It is interesting to observe the hard work in animal husbandry, but I do not think that those experiences produced my fetish. That came later.
JG-L: How and when did you discover the role of a Hu-Cow?
PETRA: Let me think ... I've had my latex fetish since about 20 years of age. I personally like to wear latex and like it also when men wear it, but my Hu-Cow fetish came later, and as well, you should know that I am submissive with masochistic tendencies. After my pregnancy I noticed that my nipples were very excitable and I could reach an orgasm when they were suckled hard and intensely. Only from this.
JG-L: Petra, above, you say "only from this". Could you clarify that for me please? Does it mean that you only achieve a full orgasm from having your breasts milked strongly? Or, does it mean that the milking and sexual intercourse combined need to happen to have a full and satisfying orgasm?
PETRA: What that means is that I can obtain an orgasm just from the act of being milked only and do not need any other stimulation. Of course I love other sexual activities as well and can reach an orgasm while fucking or licking, but the very best ones for me are when I am getting milked and fucked from behind (happy smiles).
JG-L: What is the attraction for you to be a Hu-Cow? Many scene 'analysts' tell us that what we do for entertainment and play, and our desires to be something we perhaps should not think of being, are the result of some sort of childhood 'trauma'. I disagree, but would ask what your opinions are?
PETRA: The "childhood trauma" argument is nonsense and I think that the desire to explain fetishes in this way is Backwoods Science. (Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar) I am well cared for and grew up in a happy atmosphere, so I feel that my fetishes are not a disease, but act to create enrichment in my sex life.
As a Hu-Cow I can wear my beloved latex, the Master devotes his full attention to me, and I can drop completely out of the everyday roles that we all live. We live in a complicated world with so much damned input ... financial crises, job worries, and the always ready elbow. For me, it's a fantastic feeling, to be able to shut down an overworked brain for some time, and then just feel like a dog, pony or even a cow. Many women go shopping shoes when they are frustrated. I go on all fours, but not while shopping (grins).
JG-L: How long have you been a Hu-Cow? Do you take this role and show it off in public as your scene 'persona'? Have you ever appeared at a scene event or party as a Hu-Cow?
PETRA: I've enjoyed being a Hu-Cow for the last 10 years and have developed it into a deeper role, together with the images created by Peter. I am unknown in the wider BD/SM party scene. I like and respect this scene, but do not think I would find a place there. If I could find a very specific group of Pet Players with Human Pony's, Human Dogs and other Human Animals, I would be thrilled.
JG-L: Would you consider experimenting with being a real Hu-Cow? This would mean that you would be kept in a cow's head 24/7 for a week or two, physically restricted so that you cannot remove the head, or to evade what is done to you. Of course you would remain in a barn or a cell and be milked by machine every day. Does a situation like that have any interest for you?
PETRA: This is my primary fantasy! For a holiday of 1 or 2 weeks, I could imagine it very well and also in a 24/7 environment. If possible, but it truly isn't, I think I could do it for the rest of my life. Of course this is impracticable, but it's a wonderfully erotic dream for me to think about.
JG-L: Why, or why not, is this an attractive concept for you?
PETRA: I can not imagine that a lifelong 24/7 BD/SM relationship really works, but if there is such a thing, it is fascinating, but it's not my cup of tea.
JG-L: Do you know of other women who have the same interest in being a Hu-Cow that you have?
PETRA: I receive many emails from women to the Hu-Cow topic and like you have, many people ask what sort of feeling is it to be milked with a real cow milking machine. They ask me if it hurts and where's the kick to be a Human Cow? In some of the messages I receive, the sender is insulted, saying that I am undermining the women's movement. That's total nonsense. In real life I am a confident and fully realized woman. I also get very nice email from B&D/S&M couples who are very interested in this fetish.
It's nice to see their first attempts at pictures and video clips and I think that the Hu-Cow fetish and human breast milking, by dedicated, real milking machines for dairy cattle are gaining more and more fans. I am happy if I can help with technical advice and other tips, but it's not the cheapest fetish, what with all the machinery, equipment and latex outfits, however, it is apparent to me that the popularity is increasing.
JG-L: Is your 'scene interest' limited to just being a Hu-Cow ... or, do you have other areas you like to play in?
PETRA: Mostly I am a Hu-Cow, but sometimes I milk my milk-master with a Venus-2000, or other methods. (grins). To be submissive as a Petgirl is my destiny, but mostly as a Hu-Cow.
JG-L: Have you ever played with chastity belts? If so, what were your feelings about being so intimately controlled?
PETRA: Chastity belts made of metal ... I do not know, but I have tight, seal-able latex clothing and I like it very much. The intimate control can be wonderfully exciting ... especially when I'm very horny (grins).
JG-L: As an added side to your role as a Hu-Cow, do you think that the use of a chastity belt would be a good thing?
PETRA: To me, this is the same as being chained without the chance to touch myself and some of Peter's images deal with this issue. To be able to relinquish control over one's own sexuality can be a cool thing, but it requires great confidence.
JG-L: Have you ever played with e-stim? If so, do you feel that it too would add to your experiences as a Hu-Cow?
PETRA: Yep. Several times I've had the pads of a TENS device stuck on my intimate regions, but every time my body reacted differently. Sometimes it was exciting, sometimes it hurt. I suspect the use of e-stimulation should be left to real professionals and it's possible that Peter is one of these. I do not need shocks from a cattle prod, as shown in several INSEX films, but please understand that this is no criticism of INSEX ... the videos are great! I am an obedient cow.
JG-L: Do you enjoy suspension in bondage?
PETRA: For me, suspension is an integral component of bondage. It's a bit like flying without control, but also here, the Top must know what he's doing. I like very tight leather harnesses between my thighs, but even here, millimetres are crucial between pleasure and pain. I like tight leather beside my pussy and clitoris, but not on them! It is a thin line between lust and pain and it looks as if you had found the right track in your "Creature" videos.
JG-L: Once you are 'in-role', are you gagged, under the cow's head? If so, does the fact that you have been made into a mute animal, excite you and add to the whole scene?
PETRA: No, I'm never gagged under the cow mask. The reason for this is that sometimes I must use my wet little cow-muzzle to please the 'milker', but the question is interesting. If there was a high-tech gag, which translated every human word or noise into a 'Moo', I want to have and use it. The interpretation of my Moo's by the 'milker' would really excite me.
JG-L: Do you enjoy the sensations of the milking machine being fitted, then turned on so that it sucks strongly, perhaps painfully on your nipples and breasts?
PETRA: This is a matter of daily fitness. Sometimes the milking machine hurts, but after a few minutes, I enjoy the sucking. Sometimes I'm so greedy and begging for it and I get an insane orgasm only during the process of being milked. The clear plastic teat cups are fun for games, but the heavy metal cups are punishment, because they pull the udder out to extreme lengths and very harshly.
JG-L: How long have you spent connected to an operating milking machine?
PETRA: The longest milking session lasted 1/2 hour. However, I was distracted as well, because my 'milker' took me from behind.
JG-L: Did you in fact actually provide human milk, because of the machine?
PETRA: Only a few drops ... Not sufficient, I know.
JG-L: Would being sexually teased by a vibrator, dildo or e-stim, make the milking experience more enjoyable for you?
PETRA: I have a Sybian and that machine can really kill the brain (you can watch this on DeviantArt.com), but to answer your question ... being milked like a real cow, while riding the Sybian is an indescribable experience. For me, it's hugely addictive and our electricity bill became rather large, after I got the Sybian (big grin).
JG-L: Can you tell me of any other situations that really are of strong interest to you?
PETRA: Let me think ... I like the fantasy of an alien abduction of human females, complete with forced breeding and milking. I'm also quite interested in all types of fucking machines and cybersex, sexually-oriented brainwashing and body modification, latex in all its forms ... with dominant and submissive men and women, adult babies and pet-players.
JG-L: Thank you, Petra, for being so willing to tell us about yourself. I hope all of your dreams come true.
PETRA: I'm working on it, JG ... and I think I'm on the right track.


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is how Sinead was described by Colum Sands (musician, songwriter and broadcaster, BBC).
Gerard, professional musician/music teacher. Pianist, Drummer and Cellist, currently studying cello at the College of Music, Dublin. Has worked and recorded with some of the best known bands and singers in the country. His session work includes albums and many well known radio and television jingles, he has also written music for the theatre. Ger played at the weddings of Victoria and David Beckham and Shane Filan of Westlife.
Together they released the highly acclaimed album 'Legacy of a Quiet Man'. Performed at the International Fiddlers Green Folk Festival along with performances in venues such as the, National Concert Hall and The Helix. Have made many television and radio appearances on RTE, BBC and TG4 which include, The Late Late Show, Nationwide, and Open House to name just a few. They are both members of the Dublin "Steely Dan" tribute band, Aja.


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In the night, among shadows you can accept certain things… Nobody around to see the truth but you.
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Buffy and Spike are figuring out their relationship, while the Mayor gets a Big Bad ally… This is a sequel to "Shadows of the pastâ€...
Genre: Drama, Angst, Romance - Rating: NC-17 - Warning: Torture, , Rape, Explicit Sexual Situations, Extreme Violence - Complete: No
Chapters: 27 - Words: 81,273 - Started: 11/29/2005 - Updated: 01/23/2006 12:01 pm
Buffy gets more than transformed by the costume in S2's Halloween and discovers the reason she couldn't ever beat Spike.
Genre: Drama, Angst - Rating: R - Warning: Explicit Sexual Situations, Extreme Violence - Complete: No
Chapters: 5 - Words: 14,661 - Started: 11/17/2005 - Updated: 11/28/2005 10:53 am
Buffy and Spike deal with the aftermath of "Seeing Red"
Genre: Angst - Rating: NC-17 - Warning: , Explicit Sexual Situations, Extreme Violence, Rape (Implied) - Complete: No
Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,982 - Started: 11/17/2005 - Updated: 11/17/2005 11:17 am
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Back in 1977, a new film hit theaters. It was called Star Wars. From the outset, it didn't look like much. Just another science fiction film set in outer space with a Buck Rogers-ish premise. Some audience members and critics might have said at the time that it would quickly leave the theaters and only been seen in the wee hours of the morning when the television stations had nothing else to fill the airwaves with.
The thing about Star Wars, is that it is so much more than the average science fiction film. This film is a statement piece. Using Buck Rogers as the basic narrative, writer/director George Lucas turned the genre on its head and created characters that go far beyond the standard 2D characters that are sometimes associated with science fiction. Intertwining history, politics and fully developed human characters, Lucas not only changed the movie industry, but he created characters, catchphrases and worlds that are seared in our collective cultural consciousness.
My first memory of Star Wars is a take on the film as only Muppet Babies can do it.
My complete initiation to the fandom came later, when I was a teenager and the original trilogy was re-released for the 20th anniversary. I was hooked and since then, I have been a very happy fan.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of A New Hope's release. While there is much to celebrate, there is also loss. Loosing Carrie Fisher and Kenny Baker last year was tough, but we remember them and we thank them for the joy and the memories.
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There we go again with the gateway theory, a hypothesis that keeps being brought by the anti-vaping movement, even though it has been proven unsound each time. This latest study called, Flavored Electronic Cigarette Use and Smoking Among Youth, brings forward results from the 2014 National Youth Tobacco Survey.
The researchers investigate the association between non-smokers and their desire to smoke, and smokers and their intentions to quit amongst youth who vape and those who don't, and the differences in the perceived dangers from tobacco between the two groups. From the conducted research it was concluded that flavored e-cigarettes, "may increase teens' taste for smoking".
In a press release the publisher of Pediatrics, stated, "New research shows the use of electronic cigarettes with flavors such as gummy bear and bubble gum among U.S. middle- and high-school students may serve as a gateway for future smoking." adding, "The study … suggests use of these products increases young people's intentions to begin smoking… ."
Where the error lies
Professor at the Department of Community Health Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health, Dr. Michael Siegel discussed the above in his blog and pointed out why this study is inaccurate and misleading. It makes the mistake of "assuming that correlation in a cross-sectional study equals causation".
The paper itself acknowledged that "the data are cross-sectional; thus, we were unable to establish causal inferences," however the study still referred to the gateway theory.
The dangers of published biased opinions
Dr. Siegel points out how this is another evident and unfortunate example of the bias against electronic cigarettes, where instead of presenting evidence, researchers are presenting their "biased interpretations". It has been pointed out that this kind of misleading data is a bigger threat than the harsh regulations that the vaping industry is facing.
Condemning data unfortunately spreads like wildfire, and in this case may stop current smokers from considering the proven safer alternatives, whilst encouraging misinformed individuals to support the harsh regulations that are threatening to decimate the industry that has tobacco harm reduction at heart.


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Jun 27, 2012, 12:16 ET
HOUSTON, June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Houston's increasing diversity, the Houston Chronicle has launched a new website, LaVozTx.com, aimed at providing relevant, engaging Spanish-language content to the city's growing Latino population.
LaVozTx.com is a vibrant, locally focused online source for news, sports, entertainment, video stories and photo galleries relevant to Hispanic culture and lifestyle. The site also offers Spanish translations of pertinent stories produced by the Houston Chronicle.
"The launch of LaVozTx.com creates the ultimate online destination for local news and every issue of interest to Houston Latinos, who make up nearly 40 percent of our city's population," said La Voz editor Aurora Losada. "As with our print publication La Voz, the editorial mission of LaVozTx.com is to provide Spanish-speaking and bilingual residents in the Houston area with the tools and information they need. Now we can keep them up to speed with frequent daily updates, breaking news and multimedia storytelling."
As the Latino population continues to grow in Houston, La Voz and LaVozTx.com offer strong partnership possibilities for connecting local and national businesses with this important market segment.
"Local digital advertising is expected to achieve annual double-digit growth through 2014, and LaVozTx.com will bring together an engaged Hispanic audience with advertisers seeking this highly desired demographic," said Alejandro "Alex" Sanchez, publisher of La Voz. "We are excited to provide our partners with a vehicle for reaching Houston's growing Spanish-language population, which is turning to online and mobile devices for local news and information."
The Houston Chronicle, the largest newspaper in Texas and the nation's seventh-largest newspaper, has evolved into a multi-media company publishing online and commercial print products, in English and Spanish, reaching specific audiences with unique delivery programs. In addition to the Houston Chronicle's 950,000 daily readers and 1.5 million readers on Sunday, Chron.com, the Chronicle's online site, averages nearly 83 million page views and 7.7 million unique visitors each month. The Houston Chronicle is owned by the Hearst Corporation.
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Someone recently asked me when the next Scholastic warehouse sale is scheduled in the area so here's the info:
Lewis Center
Read Street, 459 Orange Point Drive, Suite A, Lewis Center, OH 43035 (800) 557-7323
Thurs, 12/7/2006 - Fri, 12/22/2006
Dec. 7th 10 AM - 7 PM
Dec. 8th and 9th 9 AM - 5 PM
Dec. 11th - 14th 10 AM - 7 PM
Dec. 15th - 22nd 9 AM - 5 PM
Closed Sun.
For those you you who haven't been to a sale, the Scholastic Warehouse Sales are a great place to build up your book collection because everything is at least 50% off the Scholastic price. As usual, this sale is really designed to reward teachers and volunteers for their help selling books, but in the past they didn't seem to mind that I'm not a teacher. They do count homeschoolers as educators so some of you that teach pre-school at home probably qualify that way. You can go to their site for more information or to register early. When you register online they usually give you a coupon too.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Book Sale Time
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