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My husband and best friend Basil were most pleased with the result and I indulged in a few of these cute bites myself.
Notes: Eggs are easier to beat if left to sit for a while so they reach room temperature. You can choose to line your muffin tray with parchment liners though they will come out just as well if you grease your non-stick pan. I prefer them that way to avoid the paper mess that results in more crumbs than I care for. Another tip if you want a fancier presentation is to pipe the icing onto the tops of the cakes. I don't have a "proper" piping bag, but a cheap, disposable and less messy solution is to cut a small hole in a corner of a ziplop bag, scoop in the icing, and there you go.
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Moist, cakey and not-too-sweet vanilla cupcakes with a delicious cream cheese and molasses icing
More cakes you may wish to try from Lisa's Kitchen:
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Gluten-Free Honey, Lemon & Poppy Seed Cake
Ricotta Cheesecake with Mixed Berries and Balsamic Vinegar
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Barack Obama's victory resonates across Kenya
On the morning that this East African nation's favorite adopted son won the White House, villagers danced and sang and waved American flags and leafy branches that symbolize good fortune.
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KOGELO, Kenya — Here, everyone's an Obama.
On the morning that this East African nation's favorite adopted son won the White House, villagers danced and sang and waved American flags and leafy branches that symbolize good fortune. They slaughtered bulls and goats in preparation for a feast as they contemplated the idea that part of America's next first family lives right here in western Kenya.
"I'm so happy, I don't know if I'll die of happiness," said Sarah Onyango Obama, President-elect Barack Obama's 86-year-old stepgrandmother.
Obama's late father, Barack Obama Sr., was born in Kogelo — Sarah was his stepmother — and although father and son barely knew each other, Kenya has embraced Obama as an icon of triumph and possibility.
As the nation celebrated his victory — Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki declared Thursday a public holiday — the distance from the cow pastures of Kogelo to the Rose Garden of the White House suddenly didn't seem so great.
"We have a president from this place," marveled Mary Adhiambo, a 21-year-old mother who lives in Kogelo and counts herself a cousin of the family. Throughout western Kenya, Obama's victory felt like redemption from the country's immediate past. Many in the predominant Luo tribe — to which Obama's father belonged — are still smarting from Kenya's disputed presidential election last December, when a narrow loss by the Luo candidate, Raila Odinga, unleashed weeks of violence that killed more than 1,000 people.
"In this country, politics is too much about ethnicity. America is showing that leadership has no color," said Samuel Otieno, 23, who watched the election results at a fairgrounds in Kisumu.
Obama has been to Kogelo only three times, but his mark here is unmistakable. Down the road from the family farmhouse is the Senator Obama Primary School, named for him on his last visit, in 2006.
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Teenage beauty pageants are obscene
As this video clearly shows.
As this video clearly shows.
In her defense...she's very cute.
Let me guess, she didn't win.
Sadder still, the comments posted on YouTube. She gets to remember these all her life. Yeah, I laughed, too. But the commentary is very mean and uncivilized. Poor kid.
Ok.. but is good in bed?
OMG. I think my brain just threw up in my mouth just a little.
I didn't even look at the YouTube comments. And I won't.
Hey, she took third place overall! I personally believe that some US Americans such as you all just can't see a winner when you see one. Maybe if you had access to some good quality maps you'd be able to build up our future instead of just tearing it down.
I love the fact that when I view this, the first YouTube video teaser that comes up when the video ends is, "laser gun burning a cockroach."
I'm not sure why I think that's funny...but somehow it seems appropriate...
Apparently, she's another product of our shoddy education system. I can't believe how stupid she sounded.
As a native South Carolinian, all I can say is, thank God for Mississippi!
The operative factor isn't beauty pageants. It's teenage. You take most high schoolers and stick them up there and ask them a question like that cold, and you'll get something similar.
Sad. But I feel for the kid--an answer that rambling and incoherent probably is more a function of nerves than of lack of intelligence.
We witnessed our worst nightmare acted out for all the world - which might be our stage if we screw up in public as well. Compassion and a public speaking class? You go girl!
What I Learned From the Video
* a lot of people don't have maps.
* we need to help South Africa.
* the Apocalypse is near.
Kind of reminds me of a friend's daughter I met a few years back. She had just graduated with a business degree and was selling for a pharmaceutical firm. A person in the group commented that he had been in the peace corp in Ghana.
"Where's that?", she asked.
"In Africa," he responded.
"Oh wow," she said. "I thought, like, Africa was like, one big country."
Sadder still, the comments posted on YouTube. She gets to remember these all her life. Yeah, I laughed, too. But the commentary is very mean and uncivilized. Poor kid.
Sometimes there is a price to pay for that 15 minutes of fame...
Besides, the way this country works, after this she will probably end up hosting a reality show on Fox.
You nailed it Jon. Already her comeback and explanation have elevated her. I assume through the workings of an agent, but whatever - I'm glad she is confronting the issue and trying to redeem herself. There are lots of public figures who have spoken more coherently and intentionally lied. They deserve the negativity. Not her. Really pathetic to hear Randi Rhodes using thid gal's soundbites on the radio this evening. In the manner of her having been elected to a Republican office. Cheap shots if you ask me and I am certainly left of center.
She appeared on -Today- and redeemed herself. Her principal remembers a smart student in honors courses. I stand by my hypothesis that it was nerves, not stupidity.


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Having just put my flat on the market I'm super aware of how it appears to others. The kitchen has always been the room that lets down the rest of my home but I'm reluctant to spend thousands on a new one when I could be moving in a few short months. Instead, I decided to try to breathe new life into the space and create a fresh look on a minimal budget. Here are a few quick tips if you fancy doing the same.
1.Paint the existing units
Painting your cabinets is a great way to re-vamp the overall appearance of your kitchen. You can pick up paint designed specifically for this purpose (we used Jasmine White by Dulux) and it only takes one coat. Our cabinets had a slight sheen to them and I was worried the paint wouldn't 'take' but a light sand was all it took to avoid this and ensure the perfect finish.
2. Add elements of interest
As a huge fan of country and vintage interiors, I couldn't resist adding a little rustic charm to help create a new look and prevent the space looking too clinical. I found an old plate rack at a carboot sale and painted it pink. This made for a great place to display my crockery and meant I saved on cupboard space. I also installed some MDF pannelling and painted it in Parma Grey by Farrow & Ball (a couple of tester pots did the job). These touches added some character and personality to the space which is always helpful when potential buyers are trying to imagine themselves living in a property.
And the floor tiles? Vinyl. I initially wanted these but instead I went for the soft vinyl option and saved a fortune. The same effect at a fraction of the cost and much less chance that I'll have to be peeled off them and dragged away come moving day.
3. Replace the work surfaces
Our old work surfaces were made from black formica and were a very sorry sight. They were chipped in places, the colour made the tiny space feel even smaller and the finish meant every water stain stood out like Donald Trump at a pro-choice rally. We replaced them with laminate beech effect worktops. Obviously nowhere near as luxe as solid oak but perfect as a quick and dirty solution.
4. Spend more where it matters
We replaced our old stainless steel sink with a round one. I was angling for a ceramic sink but lost confidence when everyone insisted they were ugly and overpriced; a choice I regret. We also bought a fancy tap that was a bit more expensive than I'd have liked but it really made a difference to the overall appearance of the space. Additionally, we replaced two of the cabinet doors as they were literally hanging off and far beyond refurbishment.
5. Update the drawer knobs
Our kitchen drawers were adorned with ugly white plastic knobs circa your mum's house, 1985. We swapped them for vintage style cup pulls and the drawers were immediately transformed into something straight out of an interiors magazine (if you tilt your head sideways and squint a little).
6. Refresh the tiles
We replaced the old, square tiles with white subway tiles and used grey grout to help them stand out. This resulted in a more subtle look than we would have achieved with black grout and immediately created a modern feel.
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An obvious tip but essential nonetheless. The transformative effect of a lick of paint cannot be overstated. We went for Dulux Kitchen+Matt in Timeless as it's a durable paint that can be wiped clean. Absolutely essential in a space where
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Have a clear out. Get rid of all the crap on your work surfaces. That pasta-filled jar that's been languishing untouched beside the bread bin since your IKEA trip last April? Chuck it. Chuck the bread bin as well while you're at it; that's what cupboards are for. And the dusty jars of herbs that aunt Sylvia gave to you for Christmas 2009? Be gone! Seriously, don't hold back. If you haven't used it in the last year you won't use it in the next.
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We didn't want to shell out on a new oven but we did buy a stainless steel oven hood and splashback. Confession time…The oven hood isn't actually wired up and doesn't do anything but it immediately added a modern touch and makes the space feel so much more stylish. We'll let potential buyers know about this so they'll have the option of making it functional if they want to.
10. Finishing touches
Ah, the fun bit. In addition to the plate rack and vinyl flooring, other touches that cheered up the space included some really cheap downloadable wall art from Etsy and a copper dish drainer from Habitat. I also splashed out on a Roberts Radio (second hand on EBay) and a De'Longhi toaster. You can take such items with you when you move so it's worth spending that little bit more when you're selling a lifestyle as well as a home. With this in mind I'm suddenly fantasizing about Smeg fridges. Time to hit 'publish' and step away from the credit card…
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Lewis Holdstock, 22, repeatedly drove at the convenience store with the stolen digger until the entire wall collapsed
A CROOK stole £38,000 from a Spar cashpoint after ramming into the building with a JCB and ripping the wall off.
Lewis Holdstock, 22, repeatedly drove at the convenience store in Hull, East Yorkshire, with the stolen digger until the entire wall collapsed.
Hull Crown Court heard he was caught on CCTV driving at the wall four times and causing £55,000 worth of damage before making off with the ATM.
He pleaded guilty to burglary, theft and taking a motor vehicle without consent but his case was adjourned over missing evidence, the Hull Daily Mail reports.
Prosecutor Andrew Bailey told the court Holdstock stole a JCB from an outbuilding at a farm in Keyingham, East Yorks., in the early hours of February 9.
He was then caught on camera using the stolen digger to tear down the wall of the Spar shop a few miles away in Thorngumbald.
Neighbours described being woken by a large bang like a "skip being dropped", the paper reports.
The store's supervisor arrived at 6.35am and was met with the devastating scene.
The cash machine was found abandoned in the back of a silver van in a farmers' van later that afternoon and £38,000 in cash was recovered.
Police tracked down Holdstock, who was arrested and pleaded guilty to all three charges put before him on March 13.
Judge David Tremberg said his actions had caused a considerable amount of damage but adjourned the case until the prosecution can present evidence on how much it will cost to replace the stolen ATM.
Holdstock was remanded in custody and the case was adjourned until March 24.
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|This program is an introduction to the art of dressage, as performed by the Spanish Riding School and Lippizaner Stallions of Austria. Participants will learn dance moves that mimick the moves of the horses, and can practice them in a simulated dressage arena. They will learn moves such as the side pass, pirouette, flying changes, piaffe and passage. The history of the art will be taught using Margeurite Henry's book: The White Stallion of Lippiza. Students will be allowed to perform a KUR using classical music at the end of the program. Dressage is the art of teaching horses to dance in harmony with themselves. It was originally developed by the Greek General Xenophon, as a means to train horses for war. Today it is performed both as an Olympic sport in the summer games and by those who wish to train their horses in the higher arts. The class will be conducted as a ballet class in a flat open area of the library. This program is suitable for the 2019 summer reading program.
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So far we've added two Bible logic problems. Prophet Reunion and Farcical Pharisees.
In the first logic puzzle, five prophets who attended The School for Prophets 50 years ago in Bethlehemhave returned for a reunion. From the clues, work out which town they come from, how old they are and what miracle they specialise in.
In the second logic problem, the Pharisees love to do good works and make sure everyone knows that they are doing them. In Jerusalem the evening before the Sabbath Day, a group of four Pharisees were outside the temple telling everyone what they had done that day. From the clues can you work out how old each Pharisee was, the good work that they had done that day and the amount of money they had put into the collection.
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Perfect Pairs: The Greatest Rock Duos
From The White Stripes to Daft Punk to Crystal Castles, let's look at some of the best musical duos.
1. The White Stripes
Jack and Meg White claimed they were brother and sister, but they were actually man and wife. Their rootsy guitar-and-drums blues hit big in 2001 with the release of their third album, White Blood Cells, but the pair called it a day officially in 2011.
2. The Black Keys
Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys started out in 2001 and have just finished their eighth (!) studio album, Turn Blue. That's an awful lot of tunes to have been written by just two dudes….
3. Royal Blood
Hailing from Brighton, Royal Blood are armed with just a bassist (Mike Kerr) and a drummer (Ben Thatcher). How they make music so loud is basically a mystery (to people who don't understand how guitar effects work)...
4. The Last Shadow Puppets
The former Rascals man and the Arctic Monkeys head honcho joined forces back in 2008 for The Age Of The Understatement LP. Their follow up is called Everything You've Come To Expect and is to be released on 1 April 2016. Photo:
Bringing psychedelia back into the limelight, MGMT became one of the late Noughties' hottest bands. Electric Feel, Time To Pretend and Kids were, and still are, festival anthems. They also once, in an act of spontaneous "quirkiness," encouraged an audience to throw their shoes at them – they soon realised what an awful, awful idea that was.
6. McAlmont and Butler
Bernard Butler and David McAlmont came from other bands (Butler of Suede; McAlmont of Thieves), but the duo collaborated in 1994. Together they penned songs such as the Britpop classic Yes and You Do.
7. Goldfrapp
Despite having the striking Alison Goldfrapp in the spotlight, the 'Frapp are actually a duo - producer and knob-twiddler Will Gregory is her musical partner.
8. Drenge
Drenge are made up of two brothers, Eoin (guitar, vocals) and Rory Loveless (drums). Apart from having the coolest surname in the history of rock, they writing a bloody good tune too. Their eponymous debut was released last year to great critical acclaim. It's grunge for 2014, basically.
9. Daft Punk
The duo of Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter. have pretty much taken over the musical world with their funk-tinged electro floor-fillers.
10. The Ting Tings
This particular pairing became inescapable in the late noughties thanks to the hit That's Not My Name. Although musical Marmite in their time, debut album We Started Nothing went on to sell over a million copies.
11. Flight Of The Conchords
New-Zealand novelty folk band Flight Of The Conchords became a hit all over the world with their awkward comedy songs. Bret McKenzie went on to win an Oscar for scoring the music to the The Muppets Movie in 2011.
12. Air
The French two-piece Air are another electronic outfit on our list. Consisting of Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel, the pair have had hits with Sexy Boy and All I Need. Monsieur!
13. Electronic
Our only super-group duo on the list, Electronic consisted of The Smiths' Johnny Marr and Bernard Sumner of Joy Division and New Order – a perfect pairing. Together they released three albums and, although they never officially broke up, Marr's solo career and the New Order reunion have called time on the project.
14. Empire Of The Sun
Australia's Empire Of The Sun became as famous for their flamboyant appearance as they did for their music. They formed out of the ashes of previous bands: Luke Steele of The Sleepy Jackson and Nick Littlemore of Pnau. They had hits with Walking On A Dream and We Are The People.
15. Hurts
After apparently meeting whilst their two friends got in a fight outside a nightclub in Manchester, Theo and Adam formed Hurts in 2006. Although significantly bigger on the continent than here in the UK, they've had two well-acclaimed albums and released singles including Wonderful Life and Miracle.
16. The Chemical Brothers
As one of the most successful electronic acts of all time, The Chemical Brothers are an all time favourite. With five number one albums, Noel Gallagher collaborations and even a Glastonbury headline slot, they're an unstoppable duo.
17. Tenacious D
Possibly the most famous novelty band of all time, Tenacious D combine comedy with glam-rock. As well as three albums, Jack Black and Kyle Gass have also made a film and had their own TV show. Although Jack Black has gone on to become a huge Hollywood star in his own right, he still finds time for the odd Tenacious gig from time to time.
18. The Kills
Grungy rock at its finest, The Kills are made up of American singer Alison Mosshart aka VV and British guitarist Jamie Hince, aka Mr Kate Moss. They've got four albums under their belt, with the forth record Blood Pressures coming out in 2011.
19. Chase & Status
Bringing drum & bass to the mainstream, Chase & Status define the genre. Working with everyone from Plan B to Rihanna, they've become one of the best DJ duos in the world.
20. Crystal Castles
Chaotic both live and on record, Toronto's Crystal Castles became a cult hit when they released their self-titled debut in 2008. They've released three albums since then and, in 2010, worked with Robert Smith of The Cure on the dancefloor classic Not In Love.
21. Death From Above 1979
Arguably the most furious couple on this list, DFA are a punk-rock duo from Toronto, consisting of Sebastien Grainger on drums and Jesse F. Keeler on bass. Only ever releasing one album (You're A Woman, I'm A Machine) they spilt up in 2006, although had a brief reunion in 2011.
22. Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip
Poet and rapper Pip and DJ and producer Dan Le Sac, who've made three excellent albums - the latest being 2013's Repent Replenish Repeat.


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Your life is a ONE MAN SHOW! You are the writer of your fate; the director of your soul, the producer of your destiny and the hero of your own life. Indeed you are a celestial creation, blessed with the divine power to glorify the universe with your uniqueness. So, can you even imagine what this "ONE MAN CAN?" Now it's up to you, whether you turn your life into a striking blockbuster or let it be a flop washout, but the secret is, my dear:
"In a gentle way, you can shake the world."
― Mahatma Gandhi
You hear the demeaning noise of a sarcastic laughter all around: "Ah! One man can never…!" Don't you ever believe that because all the discoveries, the inventions, the revolutions, the nature, and thus the universe itself says: "Yes! One Man Can!". From Jinnah's perseverance for creation of Pakistan to Edhi's matchless services for humanity. From Martin Luther King realizing his dream of "social indiscrimination in America" to the rebellious Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara . From the ground-breaking works of Stephen Hawking to the tech-giants Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg, it is quite evident that one person can make such a colossal difference that impacts till eternity. History has manifested such countless examples that we can never deny the overwhelming power of "ONE-MAN". Image Source: idlehearts
"Never forget that you are one of a kind. Never forget that if there weren't any need for you in all your uniqueness to be on this earth, you wouldn't be here in the first place. And never forget, no matter how overwhelming life's challenges and problems seem to be, that one person can make a difference in the world. In fact, it is always because of one person that all the changes that matter in the world come about. So be that one person. "
― R. Buckminster Fuller
The truth is that, to make a dent in the universe, you don't have to be a superhero. You don't even have to directly influence thousands of people. Just a trickle can make a huge difference. Think about it. When one person influences a few others, there are two major effects:
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- A broadening effect since one person influences many, like multiplying tree branches.
So, you have the opportunity to transcend from a disempowered mindset of existence to an empowered reality of purpose-driven living. This life has been handed to you for shaping it for the benefit of entire creation, you have the tools, you have your own, unique skills and you have been endowed with the potential to make your life a masterpiece. This is why we say: "One Man Can!"
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The power of one is above all things the power to believe in yourself. Become your own first fan. Believe the magic your soul holds and embrace yourself. You are the director of your soul so your brain is the boss-organ which must direct the body to aim higher, run faster, jump higher, shoot straighter, kick better, swim harder, hit further, box better and achieve greater. Make a statement of intent to be who you want to be. Make people feel better and lighter. Turn your anger, greed and ignorance into generosity, compassion and wisdom. Acknowledge others and relieve the distressed. Become a ladder to harness the power of many. In this self-consumed world, instead of being a mere spectator, play your part by being the change you wish to see. Thus One Man Can make a difference and everyone should try! Image Source: pinterest
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Come Together Clarion
Celebrate with us at Come Together Clarion!
On April 29, 2017, Clarion County residents will gather on 6th Avenue in Clarion, PA, to celebrate friends, family, and community. Various organizations from the community and the university are joining together to build a day of activities, entertainment, awards and fun for everyone involved!
Throughout the day, participants will get to make their mark on the Come Together Clarion community quilt. There will be a 5K race, activities, prizes, awards, and community advocacy tables. During the closing ceremony, individuals who have helped make the community great will be recognized with the Neighborhood Star Awards.
For more information about the event, or if your organization is interested in partnering with a student group for a craft or activity, please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
What is Come Together Clarion All About?
Come Together Clarion is the result of many people who love the Clarion region and what it stands for coming together to celebrate what makes our area great: our people!
This event is possible because of the hard work, dedication and support of the following campus groups: The Advisory Board for Leadership and Engagement, Student Senate, the Honors Program, the Center for Leadership and Involvement, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and the Good Neighbor Program.
There are also many, many community organizations and agencies that make this event possible and successful, including: the school districts of Clarion County, the Clarion Borough Office, the Clarion County Offices, and many social service agencies around the county.
There are many opportunities to get involved, and it's not too late. If you are interested in volunteering to help stage the event or if your organization would like to participate, please send an email to email@example.com.
community quilt
One of the points of pride that has grown over the years is the community quilt project. There are "sew" many ways you can participate in this activity, it is truly amazing. We are currently looking for artists to draw pictures to be used in the feature squares in the quilt design for the 2018 quilt. Those squares will be on site at Come Together 2017, and families and community members will be able to decorate and color them.
We also have volunteer quilters who put the whole thing together, and if you are interested in being a part of that team, we welcome your skills to the group.
If you are interested in learning more about our event or sharing our information with a community organization or civic group, please feel free to download and print out our newsletter directly from this website. Our newsletter is full of information about this year's committees and what opportunities they are offering for community members to get involved in making this year's Come Together Clarion celebration a success. Click on the newsletter image to view or print our newsletter and share it with your friends.
Each section of the newsletter has contact information and event news specifically designed to get you up to date on what will be happening at Come Together Clarion this year. We welcome community member and group partnerships in many ways. If you would like to help with the event, email ABLE, firstname.lastname@example.com.
You will need to make sure that you find a convenient parking spot that will allow you to access your car as needed throughout your day while you are participating in all of the activities. There will be limited street parking around the event on Main Street, Wood Street, and 6th Avenue. There are also public parking lots available in walking distance, just a few short blocks away in the following locations: On Madison Avenue between 5th and 6th Avenues, beside the Courthouse, and on Merle Road between 5th and 6th Avenues (behind the Clarion Volunteer Fire Department).


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Over the last few decades, the number of nurses pursuing graduate-level degrees in the U.S. has increased dramatically. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduates increased from 4,100 to 4,855 between 2015 and 2016. Enrollment numbers during this period were even larger, rising from 21,995 to 25,289 — an increase of about 15 percent — over 12 months.
When it comes to completing an advanced degree, nurses have not one but two graduate-level options to choose from: the DNP and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing. These two terminal nursing degrees are similar but differ mainly in the scope of their focus and curriculum, as well as the job opportunities for which they prepare students.
If you are considering enrolling in an advanced nursing degree program, exploring these two degrees can help ensure that you make the right decision for your professional goals.
Increased demand for advanced nursing degrees
A doctoral degree is not uncommon in health care. In fact, it is the norm for many positions. In addition to the four-year Medical Doctor (M.D.) degree for physicians, most health care careers either require, or at least offer, a doctorate. These fields include audiology (Aud.D.), dentistry (D.D.S.), pharmacy (Pharm.D.), physical therapy (D.P.T.) and psychology (Psy.D.).
Today, the nursing field is quickly becoming another specialty in which many professionals are earning graduate-level degrees. According to the AACN, this shift is due in large part to the demands created by the evolution of health care. "The changing demands of this nation's complex health care environment require the highest level of scientific knowledge and practice expertise to assure quality patient outcomes," the AACN reported. "The Institute of Medicine, Joint Commission, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and other authorities have called for reconceptualizing educational programs that prepare today's health professionals."
A DNP degree is one answer to this demand for graduate nursing education. The scope of this graduate-level degree is focused primarily on clinical nursing practice, preparing students for careers in advanced practice roles in patient care. A DNP program is typically entered by students who already have earned either a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and wish to continue working in a clinical setting.
As opposed to the DNP, a Ph.D. in nursing is a research-oriented degree. Nurses in Ph.D. programs learn to conduct research to add to the body of nursing knowledge. Nurses can typically enter a Ph.D. program after previously earning a BSN or MSN, but these students are generally interested in pursuing a career in research or teaching, as opposed to direct patient care.
Despite these different applications, both DNP- and Ph.D.-educated nurses ensure patients are treated effectively in health care organizations across the country.
Curriculum by degree
Neither the DNP or Ph.D. is considered more advanced than the other, but the curriculum of the degree programs reflect their differences in focus.
In a DNP program, students will typically take classes on important clinical topics, such as database management systems, evidence-based practices, health assessment, data management, health policy, decision-making and population health. Students are also required to complete a certain number of clinical hours, typically performed under the supervision of a mentor or preceptor.
Students enrolled in a Ph.D. program usually take some similar courses as the DNP student. However, the curriculum has a greater emphasis on research, including analytic methods, grant writing, quantitative design and related topics. To this end, students typically will complete and present a dissertation in addition to coursework. This final paper should, in some way, contribute to the existing body of knowledge of nursing in a significant way.
Careers with your advanced degree
One of the major reasons that nurses enroll in graduate-level degree programs is for career advancement. When choosing between a DNP and a Ph.D., a deciding factor should be the possible career outcomes. While both options will help you qualify for a number of advanced nursing roles, each degree has certain positions for which it is better suited.
A DNP can help prepare you for a number of clinical roles, including advanced practice positions such as nurse practitioner, nurse midwife and nurse anesthetist. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), demand for these roles is expected to increase by 31 percent between 2014 and 2024, adding 53,400 new positions to the market.
Other jobs frequently pursued by nurses with a DNP include nurse educator, health care lobbyist, chief nursing officer, clinical nurse specialist and other leadership roles within health care organizations.
Due to its research focus, a Ph.D. will equip you for roles that do not include direct patient care, such as nurse researcher or nurse educator. If you want to influence the quality of care in the U.S. by teaching or performing research full-time, a Ph.D. may be the choice best suited to your career goals.
If you think that a DNP could be the right next step for your career, consider enrolling in Bradley University's online Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program. Through either the family nurse practitioner or leadership track, you will be educated for a career in advanced clinical practice through courses on topics that cover the latest trends in patient care, including health information systems, evidence-based practice and health care policy.
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Welcome to the School Forest Program website!
A school forest is an outdoor classroom. Students learn and apply math, art, science, language arts, and social studies while gaining an appreciation and awareness of natural resources.
For students, School Forests develop and provide:
- self-esteem
- sense of community
- skills
- knowledge base
- life-long critical thinking
- real-life situations
- frequent, enjoyable outdoor experiences
- engagement in learning
For schools, the School Forest program provides:
- great program benefits
- outdoor and environmental education assistance and resources
- land management assistance and other support services
Open the door to natural resources for your students today!
School Forest Conference: Save the Date!
Feb. 5-6, 2018 at the Cloquet Forestry Center
Updated GPS Kit
Check out the newly updated GPS kit. It includes more curriculum and lesson ideas and a new teaching compass. Check it out for up to three weeks.
New Site Features Page
Find inspiration for your next project. Our updated site features page shows features from different School Forests around the state including benches, classroom seating areas, and structures.


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Friday, June 28, 2013
All Together, Now...
I've been Hopeless at remembering to post when it's my turn these past couple of months, mostly because I've been on tour for the publication of The Firebird and as a result I've been hopeless at remembering where I am and what day of the month it is at any given moment...
I was meant to post last Sunday, but I thought I'd sneak in now (with my apologies) to share this photographic piece of history snapped in London on May 16th of this year, when for the first time EVER, all of us were in the same spot at the same time, at the Romantic Novelists' Association's annual Summer Party.
A momentous occasion indeed, and luckily my daughter was on hand with a camera to capture it.
Left to right, that's Christina, Anna, Liz, Brigid, Me (Susanna), and Julie.
OK, maybe no one else is as excited about this as I am, but I'm sharing the photo with you anyway. And I promise I'll be here on schedule, next time.
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As the use of smaller satellites in larger constellations increases, the need for faster communications between spacecraft will be needed for improved availability for intelligence, surveillance, telecommunications and reconnaissance applications.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency this week announced a program called "Inter-Satellite Communication Links (ISCL)" it hopes will see the development of lightweight, low-power, and low-cost inter-satellite communications technology that could be used in a wide range of small Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Specifically, this program seeks to develop ISCLs with the highest practical data rates while having a per-link average weight of less than 2 pounds and an orbit-average power dissipation of less than 3 watts, DARPA stated.
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DARPA said rapid progress is being made in the development of low-cost microsatellites in the 10-100kg-weight range, which are expected to find application in a wide range of missions.
'Many applications of these satellites will benefit from jam-resistant, high-data-rate (greater than1 Mbps), low-latency communications between satellites, whether for cooperative sensing applications or for data relay back to ground stations. Since ground stations may be unavailable in many locations, relaying data between satellites to reach one with a connection to a ground station is an attractive option when low data latency is needed," DARPA stated. "The desire for rapid revisit rates or persistence from low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellites is also driving the development of large constellations of small satellites, potentially with about 100-400 satellites. In addition to performing their core sensing mission, such satellites also have the potential to provide inter-satellite data relay, providing a highly survivable mesh of nodes capable of relaying data before downlink to ground stations."
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DARPA listed what it considered to be the major technical challenges for the ISCL program, including:
- Achieving the highest possible data rates within the tight weight and power constraints. This will entail getting high energy efficiency per-bit on each link, by optimizing transmit gain, receive aperture, transmitter power efficiency, receiver sensitivity, losses, and using energy-efficient waveforms and coding. Standby and static power dissipation of the system will also need to be minimized.
- Providing lightweight mechanical or electronic (e.g. phased-array) means to point the ISCL beam, antenna or optics toward a target satellite to acquire and maintain the communication without interfering with the host satellite operations.
- Having a robust approach for link acquisition with a desired neighboring satellite, and for maintaining that link. PAT and link maintenance can be particularly challenging for optical links, with their narrow beam widths. Proposals must address how reliable PAT and maintenance of links will be achieved.
- Being able to have the ISCLs fully developed, tested, and ready for integration onto an experimental satellite within 24 months is also expected to be a challenge.
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"Start spreading the news, I'm leaving today! I want to be a part of it. Newark to New York" ~Frank Sinatra (kinda)
Today's the day! My bags are (over)packed, ticket in hand, goodbyes said and done, and I'm off to Stony Point New York for my orientation into the YAV program. I am extremely excited to follow this path God has asked me to walk down. I am so thankful for all the love, and support from friends and family since I have announced that I am doing the YAV program, I am so blessed to have such a large support system behind me! Thank you to everyone who has helped to get me here.
In light of recent events, I feel I should explain a personal philosophy of mine, that love is a way of life. As we walk through this journey called life we should clothe ourselves with love and spread this to everyone we meet, because love is a transformative force and through its power we can change the world. No one in this world is that different from the other, we are all more alike than we realize, we are all flesh and blood, we desire the same things, fear the same things, and are all gods children. In this time of such hate we must come together with our fellow man and rise up stand together and love #LoveTrumpsHate
Now I gotta jet, literally, but this is just a small taste of what you can expect from this blog along my journey this year!
"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." ~Colossians 3:13-14


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A slew of stars turned up in support of Congressional Candidate Marianne Williamson at a press event in LA last night. Kim went the sophisticated route, opting for a black tuxedo blazer with draped front Faith Connexion trousers and Tom Ford sandals.
While Kim appeared to be going for a more brooding look, sister Kourtney looked ready for Spring in her striped top and floral print Alice + Olivia skirt and coordinating Roberto Cavalli pumps. Cute!
Katy Perry showcased her new green hair (hmmm) and gave us a peek at her toned abs in a Suno floral cut-out dress. Get it here.
Nicole Richie looked a bit.....tired here, but fabulous nonetheless. She went with an over-sized white blazer, sheer mock-neck top and trousers. She styled her look with a pair of snakeskin pumps.


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Dear visitor,
Since its inception Vodafail.com has made a significant
contribution towards raising awareness of the problems and issues faced
by Vodafone customers.
Vodafone Australia customers have had the opportunity to voice their concerns, their fears and their troubles from every corner of Australia and beyond our borders.
You have gathered the courage to stand up for your rights as consumers and to make your voice heard.
Each and every person who shared their story should have a sense of pride in this achievement and the changes that have occurred since the start of Vodafail.com.
More recently, traffic to Vodafail.com has declined significantly.
Having achieved the goal of raising awareness and promoting concrete action in early 2011, we have now reached the point of closing Vodafail to new complaints.
The site will remain online for as long as possible as a
reminder and an example of what is possible when we share our experiences.
It has been a privilege to run this initiative
and I'm am forever grateful for the help and support I've received. In
particular I would like to thank Melissa, David and Travis for their
continued efforts over the past 15 months. I'm also thankful and humbled by the support of ACCAN, Choice magazine and a wide range of media outlets, blogs and websites.
You can still browse existing stories and find out how to file a complaint if you are experiencing problems.
Until next time,
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I have owned my Miele W3038 washer for about 18 months now, and at a rate of 7-10 loads of laundry per week I can definitely say that I've put it through some rigorous testing. I summarized all my experiences in a lengthy review that just went live on Olga's Laundry Blog – click here to check it out!
If you're thinking of buying the Miele W3038, if you are generally researching compact front loaders, or if you are a laundry nerd like me you should find it interesting. And when I say "epic", I really do mean it – the review got so long that I ended up needing to add a table of contents!
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Another contribution of our wonderful and lovely contributor, Racquel Tolentino. I am quite sure that this dish will treat your palates to heavenly taste.
I will also try this one this weekend.
If you have any recipe that you want to contribute pleas feel free the forms below. Thank you.
Ingredients :
1kg chicken wings, tips removed
4 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oil
4 spring onions, diagonally sliced
2 limes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup water
4 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
Procedure :
1 Place chicken wings in a flat non-metal container. In a bowl, combine lime juice,inegar,sugar and soy sauce. Pour over the wings and turn to coat.Marinate for 30 minutes or longer.
2 Heat the wok and add oil. Remove wings from marinade and stir-fry about 15 mins. until brown and tender. Add spring onions and stir-fry 1 minute. Pour in the marinade. Stir to coat and heat through. Remove to a platter and keep hot.
3 Add the lime and water to the wok and simmer 2 mins. Stir in the sugar and vinegar, and cook until slices are coated with a thick syrup. arrange slices over the wings. Pour over remaining syrup.
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Major increase in .ie domains registered in Kilkenny
A total of 597 new .ie domains were registered in Kilkenny in 2017. The tally for Kilkenny is an increase of 51% on the previous year. In all, 24,776 new .ie domains were registered in Leinster in 2017, an increase of 14% on the previous year.
The figures are from the latest edition of the dot ie Domain Profile Report, published by IE Domain Registry (IEDR), the company that manages and maintains Ireland's official country domain name, .ie.


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Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA), public utility companies and economic developers have partnered on a retention and expansion network plan for manufacturers in the state, with the Synchronist Business Information System as its foundation.
Developed by Eric Canada and Nancy Blane of Chicago, the software tool identifies companies with the best growth potential and new marketing opportunities, predicts companies at risk and captures consistent results on an annual basis that gives decision-makers critical insight and generates quantifiable facts. It will provide a long-term point of reference with leading economic indicators on the health of existing industry in the state.
"Ken Johnston on our staff was the driving force behind adopting this program," said Jeff Dukes, director of existing business and industry division for MDA. "He began having conversations with Eric when he was putting the program together. We'd talked long and hard about the need for us to have a statewide information system based on input from our manufacturers that would show us the good and the bad, like what we might have overlooked in training needs and legislative issues. Synchronist does just that."
Soon after Gov. Haley Barbour announced in April that the state would implement the program, the partners began gathering information from plant managers in-person, breaking into teams to canvass the state, beginning with Delta counties. Because it is more time-consuming the first go-round, Dukes estimates it will take until the end of 2005 to interview manufacturers in all 82 counties.
"When we first told plant managers we wanted to come in and ask a few questions, some of them were a little reserved initially, but after they realized they were the beneficiary, they opened up and have been extremely receptive," said Dukes.
The program also includes a crucial second step after information is gathered that no other state has reportedly incorporated: annual visits to Mississippi manufacturers' parent companies.
"Many states have existing industry programs, but they're little more than going in and asking, 'How're y'all doing?' or 'How's little Johnny's baseball team this year?' We wanted to get way beyond that, to a quantifiable, measurable system of questions. After the data input, Synchronist gives us a number of evaluation screens, such as the probability of a particular company leaving the community, and if so, why, plus an evaluation of the relative worth to the community and a number of other things. Then we use the information to visit parent companies."
Jay Moon, president of MMA and former deputy director of MDA, said his organization has been monitoring the alarming rate of manufacturing closures in Mississippi over the last several years.
"One of the questions we try to find out when they announce a closure is 'Why?' One of the reasons we've seen develop over a period of time is consolidation," he said. "The parent company didn't close, but in the consolidation process closed the Mississippi branch. We've been pondering how to get ahead of that, not just for consolidation but also for any reason where there was a problem with a manufacturer in the state. Maybe if we could talk to the company before they made the decision, we could address concerns."
Once the initial input is programmed, manufacturers will be surveyed every year, using the same roughly 40 questions.
"It helps us identify telltale signs," said Moon. "If a plant had a turnover of five plant managers in the last 12 months, there may be a problem. Or if no capital investment has been made in the plant in the last two years, maybe there's a problem."
During informal plant and parent company visits in the last couple of years, Moon said civil justice reform "was heavy on people's minds."
"We addressed that," he said, "and it's a beautiful thing to walk in the door and say we took care of that, what are some other issues we can address?"
Last month, team officials visited about a dozen parent companies in the Chicago area, including Caterpillar in Peoria, Ill.
"We're finding out all kinds of things," said Dukes. "After visiting one parent company, they decided to keep their manufacturing plant in Mississippi. During a visit to another corporate client, they discussed moving one of their plants to Mississippi."
MDA owns the master license to the Synchronist software program for Mississippi, while public utility companies — Entergy, Mississippi Power Company and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) — own regional licenses. Economic developers can access local licenses. Where needed, rural counties may partner for access to the database program in their area.
"We'll make sure everyone is covered," said Dukes.
The Metro Economic Development Alliance (MEDA), a consortium of six entities that functions as the marketing and economic development arm for metropolitan Jackson, has signed onto the program.
"It makes sense for us to be involved in this effort," said MEDA director Ross Tucker. "Central Mississippi is an economic engine for the State of Mississippi ,and if we can encourage existing business to grow and expand, it will have a positive impact across the state."
John Turner, director of economic development for Entergy Mississippi, said the public utility company, which provides electricity to more than 400,000 customers in 45 counties, has placed a strong emphasis on working with existing businesses and believes the Synchronist program provides another valuable tool "to help us better understand our customers and the markets they compete in."
Johnny Atherton, director of economic development for Mississippi Power Company, said the data "will help us pinpoint companies or industries that may need immediate assistance, while still providing confidentiality."
"It will also help project growth potential for areas or specific segments, which will allow us to better focus our economic development efforts and resources," he said.
Amy Bunton, general manager of business and community development for TVA, said "business retention has been key to everyone's fundamental economic development strategy for a long time, and it's really exciting to see the State of Mississippi put so much energy and effort into this program."
"It's very critical that we are proactive in our efforts to communicate effectively with manufacturers, because the truth of the matter is that in this economy, if we're waiting to react to manufacturing, it's too late," she said.
Contact MBJ contributing writer Lynne W. Jeter at email@example.com.
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A while back I made myself a dancing bag – a little bag on a belt to hold my money, keys and tequila while I'm dancing. It works well and I like it, but since aprons are so cool I decided to have a go at creating a dancing apron. I looked at various patterns for craft aprons (the pockets being very important, you see) and then created this little prototype. I'm rather pleased with it. You can't see it in the pics but the smaller, right-hand pocket fits my hipflask just perfectly. The zipped middle pocket is for money, lipstick and Important Pieces of Paper. The slightly looser left-hand pocket is for gloves and things, since it's winter in Durban now and my collection of vintage gloves is coming in very handy.
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Bezdez Castle and Romantic Central Mountains
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The Royal castle of Bezdez is one of the most important Gothic castles in Bohemia. It had been founded by Premysl Otakar II. It is built on the clinkstone hill of Velky Bezdez and it creates a characteristic dominant feature of the region. It was built during the years of 1260 – 1280. It met the demands for the inaccessible and at the same time the representative Royal castle. One year after the death of Premysl Otakar II, the Bezdez castle became the jail for Queen Kunhuta and her adolescent son Václav II, who were held over there after the Battle at Moravian Field by the Margrave called Otto Braniborsky. Together with creation of the cloister during the times of Ferdinand II, the Benedictine Monks transferred a duplicate of the Madonna of Montserrat sculpture into the castle in 1666, and thus the castle became the place of pilgrimage. The castle started to desolate and to be unoccupied in the 18th century. The romantic silhouette of the castle has drawn attention of the number of artists, among the others of the known Czech Romantic poet Karel Hynek Macha.
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Czech Central Mountains and Macha area is a spacious area in the Czech Republic northwestern inland. The region is located in the foothills of the Ore Mountains and the Lusatian Mountains. Major part of this territory belongs to the protected landscape area called the Bohemian Highlands.
The region has the character of a hilly country, it is called the Macha's region. The town of Doksy is located on the banks of the well-known Macha Lake, out of which you can see the landmark of the entire region, the state castle of Bezdez.
The region where the Labe river flows through the steep slopes in a shape of canyons is located close to Litomerice. This area called Porta Bohemica – the Bohemian Gateway – gives us the magnificent panoramic views in many locations.
Bohemian Highlands and the Macha's region is an area for an adequate recreation. You will find a maximum space for your pleasure here and you will not be deprived even if your primary interest is the "get-to-know" activity. Even though our country is so small, it can still surprise us by its beauty.
North from Prague within 70km
It is 1 hour to drive.
The castle is situated on the steepy hill and there is a difficult access, the view from the castle is worth it.
We recommend a visit of the summer resort Doksy by the Macha´s lake.
It is a 5 hour round trip.
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My name is Stella and I'm a beautiful Italian redhead, educated, chic and well mannered, but who hides a sensual and erotic side that I love to reveal during intimate hot, tender and lascivious moments...
I have magnificent long red hair, big beautiful green eyes with long sensual lashes, tender and sweet lips and a 100% natural body with voluptuous curves that will take your breath away. A big and firm breast, well rounded generous butt, a sensual tiny waist and long beautiful legs.
My face is hidden for discretion, but you won't be disappointed when you'll loose yourself in my kinky emerald eyes...
I very much enjoy the attentions of a true gentleman. I love flowers of pastel colors, tasty gourmand dinners, good wines and the perfume of roses... I explose of joy of living and I smile like every day was the last one, while enjoying small and big moments of happiness.
I love taking care of myself, and I love taking care of others. I am happy when I can give happiness.
But I love receiving pleasure, too! Long caresses, deep kisses, passionate foreplay..and more, much more! I am very open minded and will find great pleasure in listening to your desires.
***You can join me in my 100% private luxurious, clean and discrete apartment, or I will gladly come to your hotel room or home, if that's what you prefer.
***I perfectly speak French, English, Italian and Spanish***
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Sarah Spicer is a very experienced performer who has been singing and writing music for 30 years. She has performed for over 200 weddings and has the unique ability to be flexible for any kind of wedding imaginable.
Sarah is able to perform solo, as a duo, three piece Jazz trio, or with a full band.
As a solo performer Sarah can play music that ranges from acoustic over dinner to disco at the end of the night with quality backing tracks that will make anyones feet tap. She has a versatile style and set list that aims to suit all ages
so there is a bit for everyone.
Sarah can turn your favorite ceremony song into a beautiful acoustic moment as the bride walks down the isle….there will be tears.
Sarah uses quality equipment and can provide a wireless microphone for speeches.
No matter what your plans are for your wedding Sarah will accommodate for it and prides herself in being professional and reliable.
Prices will vary depending on your needs and the travel involved.
This Includes the Ceremony song, singing of the register song and a two 45 minute sets of music over dinner or / Canapes.
It is advisable to get a DJ for after dinner when the party really starts or you have the option of playing an ipod through my sound system. Or I can pull out the disco/dance tracks and sing along to them while you and your friends and family boogie.
$950 (price does not include travel costs/accommodation which will depend on location.)
This includes a piano player during all music if desired or just music over dinner etc. (and same as above).
Ceremony song, register song dinner music and after party if required. This includes Drums, bass, piano and Sarah on the Guitar to create the live music atmosphere that can either play classic/classy background music or rock out party music. Again, this is completely up to you!
$ 1,600
(Please note if you are only wanting a ceremony song and register song and under an hour of background music the price will be cheaper.)


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