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By TRENT BROWN
Grambling State University Media Bureau
Grambling State University is getting national attention this week with two special, televised segments about the institution. Yahoo starting airing two online segments late Monday night and the CBS Sports Network is scheduled to air a 30-minute television show, "The Road to Saturday," on Wednesday night.
This concept isn't new. The production house that does the work for Yahoo and CBS, the Holden Production Group in Dallas, has produced shows about Texas Tech, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Southern Methodist University (SMU). Grambling State University is the fourth stop during their fall college road tour, and the first historically black university they've covered.
Producer Ashton Campbell and photography director Robert Howell spent Wednesday and Thursday interviewing Coach Doug Williams, other coaches and football players as well as members of the university's royal court, cheer squad representatives, Orchesis dance company members and members of the marching band.
They worked into the night each day, going beyond 9 p.m. Thursday. They returned to Dallas Friday to start production. On Saturday, they spent much of the day at the Texas Cotton Bowl, doing additional interviews and shooting as Grambling State took on Prairie View A&M University at the decades-old annual State Fair Classic. Prairie View won, 37-14. It was the first win of the season for Prairie View as the team went to 1-5. Grambling slipped to 0-5. Though this annual battle has been going on for decades, this is the first time a worldwide audience will learn about Grambling State's history, legacies and traditions.
"The average football fan in California or Idaho probably doesn't know anything about Grambling, so our job is basically show what goes the behind the scenes and to show the preparation leading up to the game on Saturday," segment producer Ashton Campbell said during an interview on campus in between interviews. He said his goal is to enlighten and info the audience.
For photography director Robert Howell, traveling from school to school each week is an mystery adventure in itself. "The funny part is that we don't know where we're going next week. We're hanging on the seat of our pants," laughed Howell. "(We) can't wait to get the phone call on where were headed next week."
Will Sutton, the university's public relations and communications director, said there was a lot of excitement on campus about the film crew visit and anticipation about all the national attention. Though the university has been featured by HBO, ESPN and others in the past, the idea of an online show and a television show focused on much of what goes into preparing for a big weekend football game is exciting. "This all came together pretty quickly, and Coach Williams and his team of coaches and players were quite accommodating," said Sutton. "Then we pulled in the marching band, the cheer squad, the dance team, the royal court and others. Plus, some students helped film some of the footage, and others covered the activity."
Mickey Holden, the show's executive producer, said in a telephone interview that he wants the show to let the audience know about Grambling's rich history, legendary coach Eddie Robinson and how this event is bigger than football. He happened to see the Grambling head football coach and thought he'd give the concept a shot.
"I saw Doug Williams at a dinner in Dallas a few months back and I mentioned to him that I would love to showcase Grambling and the richness of their legacy," said Holden, who owns the production company. "We worked Yahoo to create a visual experience, and Ashton and Robert are skilled story tellers so putting these two guys together was a no brainer."
Mic'd up at practice on Wednesday, Williams was comfortable as he did what he normally does, watching exercises, plays, players and coaches then lending his wisdom. The film crew put a mic on Larry Pannell, director of the Tiger marching band, on Thursday as he called musicians over one by one and shouted feedback from atop a ladder.
About 8 a.m. Thursday, Campbell and Howell were roaming the Eddie Robinson stadium, shooting an empty stadium from different angles. Seats. Field. Sidelines. End zone. Score board. These shots were filler, or B roll, to help with the show's backdrop. In addition, the crew got some video from the university's television center to consider using.
Though this annual battle has been going on for decades, this is the first time a worldwide audience will learn about Grambling State's history, legacies and the result of the Texas Cotton Bowl battle on the field.
Yahoo's segment will air Monday about 6 p.m. CBS Sports will air "The Road to Saturday" on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Locally, viewers can watch the television program via the following:
Dish Network, Channel 158
DirecTV, Channel 613
Sudden Link Ruston, Channels 119 and731
Comcast in the Monroe area, Channels 735 and 393
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Last week we brought you into the heart and soul of Russia through photographer Vladimir Vyatkin's portrayal of his homeland. Today we invite you to discover Hong Kong through the lens of director and photographer, Sean Lee-Davies.
Local photographer Sean Lee-Davies, one of Hong Kong's most prominent photographers, began his professional career in magazines, culminating in his appointment as director of editorial and photography for 12 Tatler magazines across Asia. During his career Sean interviewed and photographed some of the most famous personalities in the world including; Marc Jacobs, Eva Herzigova, Leonardo Di Caprio, Roger Federer and Cara Delavigne.
From the steppes of the Mongolian plains to the red carpets of Cannes, Sean is comfortable switching between high end fashion shoots for Vogue to filming for National Geographic. Having worked with Burberry, Bentley and Cartier, The Macallan was in esteemed company.
Just as Elliott captured the eccentricities of our great Scottish people for our latest Masters of Photography Series, Sean delves deep into the character of Chinese people in the cultural hub of Hong Kong. His images of the stunning vertical city are visually striking and dynamic. He mixes the angular architecture with iconic cultural practises and secret street moments. He challenges viewers to change perspective and sometimes view images differently. Our favourite image is of the International Commerce Centre glowing in the early morning light – simply enchanting. What's yours?
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One of the highlights of the end of our trip was a too-brief visit from our friend Mary! After three months of oft-aimless travel, Travis and I were refreshed when she showed up with a detailed spreadsheet of activities to do. It was a perfect flurry of activity and boost of motivation for Travis' last stop and my last human interaction for basically a week.
We ate a ton, drank a mostly appropriate, not-obscene amount, and read Self magazine aloud at bedtime. (cRaZy I kNoW!!)
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Wow. Dude doesn't have a job, just plays WoW all day, and doesn't have time for her either? I love the game as much as anyone, but seriously - this guy sounds like a shiftless loser. She should stop carrying this deadweight and, to borrow Dan Savage's term, DTMFA.
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Generally agree that this guy appears to be a loser, but I agree with ad85 that she should try to work it out before she just dumps him.
I also think the mamas were too light on both shannon as well as her husband. Shannon needs to slap some sense into him, or it should be time to DTMFA. And I wish the mamas had given a little more tough love to shannon herself.


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Baipai Thai Cooking School Class in Bangkok
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Reviewed by: Scott K, July 2014
This was our second time and we will almost certainly go again in the future. Very professionally run, but also relaxed and fun. The skills taught are practical and you even take home your recipes. We were happy to receive a few nice photos in our email after we got back home!
Reviewed by: Hendrik Jan D, March 2014
Excellent morning tour spent with family - enjoyed by all
Reviewed by: Antonia W, March 2014
This was one of the best things we did in Bangkok. A well planned event that is value for money. Chompooh our lovely host along with Chef March and the team at Baipai went above and beyond to make this a special time in their kitchen. My daughter and I partnered up (looking like master chefs with baipai aprons), first watched Chef March prepare each Meal,then it was our turn to cook the same meal. Everything was laid out and measured and of course, assistance when needed. The food was beautiful, and lots of new tips brought home to assist in creating great thai meals. If you like good food, this is a must! Photos of us cooking were emailed to us the same day. Our thanks to the Baipai team for giving us such a memorable day.
Reviewed by: Gary K, February 2014
Great experience. Really enjoyed the physical surroundings, the cooking demonstration, our hands on after the demo -- and then eating the food in a beautiful setting. They also took pictures of us cooking and emailed them to us as a very nice reminder of our wonderful experience.
Reviewed by: Helen R, February 2014
My husband, my daughter and myself really enjoyed this tour. The location was beautiful and the dishes we cooked tasted great. The experience was a highlight of our holiday.
Reviewed by: Hsyu-Chieng A L, January 2014
Great atmosphere and instructor. Lots of fun and a must in Bangkok!
Reviewed by: Robert V, United Kingdom, January 2014
The Baipai Cooking School class was definitely the highlight of our short visit to Bangkok. Located a short distance out of the city, we were unure what we had let ourselves in for, but one arrive we were quickly put at ease. After being fitted out with apron and accessaries we were introduced to Thai herbs and spices in the garden, and shown how to extract the ingredients. The class was well attended. We prepared and cooked four Thai dishes. Instruction was simple and someone was never far away to put you right if you deviated from thre recipe. Finally we ate what we cooked. Everyone was given a small folder containing the recipesand also a souvenier photograph of ourselves in action! Well worth the money and we would do it again - I understand the school do a variety of half-day courses. Highly recommended!


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From Paula's Best Dishes Episode: Always Room for Chocolate
5 stars based on 4 Reviews
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 45 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Difficulty: Easy
2 1/2 cups almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped, divided
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 3/4 cups (from 11.55-ounce package) milk chocolate morsels
Sprinkle 1 1/4 cup nuts over the bottom of a well-greased 13 by 9-inch baking pan.
Melt the butter in a medium, heavy-duty saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 280 degrees F on a candy thermometer, about 7 minutes.
Pour the hot mixture over the nuts; let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with morsels. Let stand until morsels melt and become shiny and soft, about 5 minutes. Spread evenly.
* Refrigerate for about 20 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces.
* A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
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Hollywood 1927. George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a silent movie superstar. The advent of the talkies will sound the death knell for his career and see him fall into oblivion. For young extra Peppy Miller (Bérénice Bejo), it seems the sky's the limit - major movie stardom awaits. The Artist tells the story of their interlinked destinies.
The Artist was released November 25th, 2011 and stars Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman, James Cromwell, Penelope Ann Miller, Missi Pyle, Beth Grant, Ed Lauter. The film is directed by Michel Hazanavicius.


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My Fight Against Inappropriate Ads
Published on - November 21st, 2006 (by J.D. Roth)
I've used advertising at this site since its inception. The income keeps me motivated to provide quality content. I experiment with different ad formats from time-to-time, but I try to keep them as innocuous as possible. My greater concern is screening inappropriate advertisers.
Because the words "get rich" are in the name of the site, Google Adsense frequently sticks "get rich quick" ads in my articles. I hate this. Here's an amusing juxtaposition sent in by reader Derek Springer:
I've tried to alter my preferences and to toy with the HTML, but I can't get anything to work. I still get tons of "get rich quick" ads. I manually block all the scammers I see, but my list is nearly full. Ultimately, I may have to drop Adsense.
I also use FeedBurner ads. These are great because I can screen them in advance. I kill a lot of crap ads (PayPerPost, for example). But some provide a dilemma.
As I've said before, I don't like credit cards. I know that many of you use them responsibly and actually make money with them. But most people don't. I don't want to promote their use. When Discover offered to advertise on this site, I wrestled with the decision for nearly two days before my wife persuaded me that the company was not evil. (She's a responsible credit user and a huge fan of Discover.)
Now Mastercard has submitted an ad. To me, this crosses the line. But why? Discover was almost over the line, but not quite. Mastercard is just over — I'm willing to sacrifice about $50 by refusing the ad. Why is the line here? Why am I okay with one but not the other?
And what am I going to do about the "get rich quick" crap from Adsense? I'll bet that there are scammy ads on this entry even now.
(If you have any observations, criticisms, or suggestions regarding site advertising — or any other aspect of Get Rich Slowly — please drop me a line. I consider all comments carefully.)
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Just wanted to throw my two cents in (a loaded term around here, for sure). It's my understanding that the readers of your site care a lot less about what ads appear on it than you do. Others can disagree if they feel differently, of course. However, if the ads provide the monetary reward to keep the quality content at this site coming, then the trade is worth it.
The only thing I'd be concerned about is if you have a serious moral quandary by providing traffic to the advertisers (particularly the shady scheme guys). That's a judgement call for you. But as a reader, I'm just happy that there is a financial motivation for you to keep this site going.
My understanding is that AdSense is not usually worth it. Have you thought about joining a blog network? You get a lot more say (complete control, in most cases) of what goes on your page. Look at Pajamas Media. I have a friend who is with them and really likes them.
You could also put some Amazon or other affiliate ads, choosing which products to sell. Run your favorite Dave Ramsey books or other responsible advertising. Relevant stuff is much less likely to be blocked.
I didn't think I had adsense blocked, but I must have their image servers blocked. I've never seen an ad on your site. On principle, I only block ads that are scammy, contain sound, or are flashy (Catch the frog to win a new Playstation 3!)
I want to reward good content by viewing unobtrusive advertising, and I often click on ads. I guess I saw a scammy ad once on adsense and blocked their image servers.
Also, consider inserting small Instapundit-type ads in your RSS feed – every few posts. I almost always read in an RSS reader. You should get some remuneration from readers who view your content exclusively through your RSS feed.
Offtopic, somewhat…
Sorry JD, but like many (most?) Firefox users, I have adblock plus installed, with a full community driven filter list installed, so I don't see any ads on your site.
I got so sick of ads that I found and started using adblock early, and haven't looked back.
The closest to ads I see is the "sponsors" heading on the right side, but no ads or even text beneath it.
Nothing personal, I hate everyone's ads equally. Particularly sites that really abuse it by having more ads than actual content (gamespy network, tom's hardware guide…).
I'll email you my list of 200 blocked web urls for adsense which should take care of most of the junk you get. I haven't seen any "get rich quick" ads on my site, but that may be because you have "get rich" in your url and I don't.
Anyway, I'll send you the list, just copy and paste it into adsense's blocked urls section.
I was about to say just what Joshua said. Firefox's Adblock, Flashblock and Noscript plugins have eliminated the vast majority of annoying things people put on webpages. I say, put up the most obnoxious (but profitable) ads you want – I won't see them!
Personally, I don't even notice the ads, also don't notice ads on TV unless they are really, really good. However, I couldn't tell you what product they are advertising. I know that's odd, but so am I.
JD, I hope that someday you will finally write anything about the income that you get from this blog. People really like to read about it, and I bet you would get lots of visitors to your site.
Same as above. I don't see the ads, maybe I should so I can block them, but my brain filters right over. That said, I'll email a couple I grabbed just now.
I think you can use Ad brite or something like that. It will allow specific firms to buy advertising from you and you can deny certain ones if you like.
I'm with the Firefox/adblock crowd. I didn't even know that you had ads until this post. I find that life is better without ads…
I wanted to expound on what Dan said. Adsense misses much of the time and you should have control over the ads. Right now I'm looking at 2 "scammy" ads at the top of your page. One is "Earn 60k a month!" and after following the link you find its just 'a give this fat guy some money and he'll make you money,', sort of scam. The other is to buy "super" sites for adsense, another total scam.
Dan mentioned Pajamas Media but they are fairly political in nature, after all they are a news site. If you want to rid yourself of that dirty feeling that comes with having dishonest ads on your site, make sure you investigate who you sign up with. But like most people I'll read GRS even if you go with those horrible flash blinking ads. I can always block or hide ads using CSS. I love this site!
That being said, I heard BlogKits was a good alternative to AdSense.
Ditto on firefox/adblock.
I whitelist sites I like and want to support though. I hadn't realized that you had adds untill just now. So now you're whitelisted.
As for which adds to allow on your site, I don't mind seeing relavant, non-scammy adds. I'm willing to click adds if it looks like they could provide something of value.
J.D. I really appreciate the fact that you write for the benefit of your readers. Your struggling with these decisions just goes to show that you put your readers first in terms of content and what you promote. Just wanted to say thanks.
I found these two links on Digg related to ad sense which you can read over on Turkey Day. Hope they help the blog.
My site has much less traffic than yours, and I've taken some flack for using adsense because it's a watchdog site against poetry scams. Of course, some of the ads that appear are for . . . scams. I tried filtering out some of the questionable ads, but it doesn't always work. Right now ads are appearing for Tupelo Press, which is getting slammed for a recent "open reading period." I figure people who are pissed can click on their ads and make a little money for my site at their expense.
I dislike ads. period. I support dropping the ads. I also support a paypal tip jar and fundraising drives (annual, quarterly, monthly, whenever) from users to pay for hosting and put a litlle extra in your pocket for other resources and recognition. Also, a t-shirt drive might be a hit. I also like the way Daring Fireball does things with a membership program. Thanks for asking this question and keep up the great work!
Possible solution 1 – rewrite your title as:
Get "Rich" Slowly or Get – Rich – Slowly
^ ^ ^ ^
to break up "Get Rich". Then your tag line can have the full title without extra punctuation.
Possible solution 2 – use the silly ads as inspiration for articles on what to avoid.
Do you lose revenue from those of us that use Adblock w/ Firefox? I almost never clicked on ads before adblock anyway.
If not even displaying the ads costs you revenue, then I'd be all for a PayPal tipjar or something similar.
I just wanted to echo the previous comment that you really should try:
It gives you an updated list of unfavorable adsense ad urls to block, based on a keyword analysis of your website(s).
Certainly worth a look considering you already filter urls in your Adsense settings.
This post from problogger will help you out.
Just want to echo Commenter #13 above — thank you for addressing this publicly. Your willingness to not only provide consistently good content AND to talk openly about your experience with a money-making blog is so refreshing — and much appreciated.
I too have the ABP installed in FF, but also as mentioned before, I whitelist any sites that I do want to support.
I simply wanted you to know that I not only look at your ads, I also click on them when appropriate. This post certainly increases my willingness – your commitment to your readers is something that most authors on the web lack.
I like the tip jar idea. I'm sure between the few of us we could make up some of that ad revenue?
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I'm with the ad-blockers, I don't see the ads, and I'm happy with that. Don't worry about what your readers think, they can read this article/comments and if they don't like the advertisements, there is enough information here to tell them how to block them, which will improve their overall web-browsing experience (since these hypothetical readers like me do not want to be distracted by ads).
I agree with those who suggest going with RSS ads. I only read the feed, and only click through to see comments. So I'm just a freeloader really… o_0
Personally, I'm not particularly offended or annoyed by inappropriate AdSense ads since I know (roughly) how they're chosen. Perhaps you should just add a disclaimer saying you can't control the ads that get shown and be done with it?
I also don't mind non-intrusive ads, especially if they're sometimes relevant, and will occasionally click on one of them, nor do I begrudge you the ad revenue, especially if it doesn't cost me anything.
Note that I DO hate–nay, dispise–Intellitext and their ilk. I've stopped reading some websites because they use it.
Explore selling a 2 or 3 line text ad in the space in which you have the adsense ad at the top. You'd have to manage it yourself obviously, but you would have much better control over what is seen there. An example off the top of my head is on Ecommerce Times articles.
Btw: may I ask if the sponsored text links on the right are Text-Link-Ads or are they ones that you sell yourself?
J.D., it seems like you advocate financial education, so two new programs from Amazon might be helpful: aStore and Omakase. Omakase is like AdSense but with Amazon products.
I use adsense on my website. So far, the ads have been okay. The way I see things is that viewers click on the ads on their way out of my site. If they click on a competitors ads, so be it … they've already made & acted upon their decision to buy (or not) from me. It's no loss to me because they were ready to leave my site anyways and if they click on an adsense adv. on the way out, they get Google to kick a few cents my way.
It isn't much money … but it's more than I had.
Oh look, now for the first time we have ads that:
1-Cover up what you wanted to read.
2-Have no "close" controls WHATSOEVER.
3-Stay there indefinitely
WAKE-UP foxsports.com, eyewonderlabs is covering up your website content!!!
How stupid can you get? Nobody at foxsports proofread this ad?
I think ads should really be targeted to your demographic. A lot of people interested in personal finance will be curious about "get rich quick" schemes.
However, on my own personal finance blog, I would specifically recommend against following any of these up because the only people that get rich are the ones running the scheme!
Maybe we should all set up our own?
As long as I don't have to deal with "pop-ups" everywhere, advertise whatever to keep your site open. I personally think 1/2 the people don't even notice the ads to begin with, and ignore the ones that don't mean anthing to one.
As long as you don't have a strong moral objection to the content, take the money and feel as bad as you want to all the way to the bank. Just, keep this site open!!!
I don't have any ad blocking software installed, but I don't look at ads on online sites anymore than I pay attention to billboards on the freeway. I'm certainly not going to click on them because I find advertisements annoying, especially on websites, so I refuse to click. So as long as the ads don't start showing half-naked people, they don't bother me. I don't even read them.
You write great content, and you deserve to make a living from it. Hopefully your readers are smart enough to ignore the crap.
What did you end up deciding about Adsense?
I started advertising with Project Wonderful (www.projectwonderful.com) a while back.
This has been one of the best decisions I have made as far as advertising is concerned.
Ad space can be purchased for FREE. You can also choose to sell ads on your blog starting at 1 cent per day. Some sites sell for up to 20$ a day.
You can set your preferences to accept ads that have been placed in the past, block certain users, block certain ads etc.
It's really worth looking into.
Looks like you did drop Adsense after all. Likewise
My eyes are trained to ignore the advertisements and I consider them my price for reading quality content. If I really like the blog and I want to say "thanks" to the writer, then I search the ads and click them so that the writer gains something more. Otherwise maybe a talented blogger spends his time delivering mail from 9 to 5, wasting valuable time. But I always avoid the flashing ads or the scammy ones, as you call them. But I really hate the sites where you have to be so careful to click on what you need, because it is surrounded by ads, flashy, glittery, neon color and so on… For some site owners some decency would be more than needed.


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What Have Two Decades of British Economic Reform Delivered in Terms of Productivity Growth?
AbstractThe UK economy has undergone significant market reforms over the last two decades. A key question for productivity researchers is the impact of these reforms on productivity growth. In this article, Richard B. Freeman of the London School of Economics, Harvard University and the NBER and David Card of the University of California at Berkeley and the NBER examine trends in productivity growth in Britain and other major developed countries and estimate the impact of British economic reforms on British performance. Freeman and Card find that developments in the UK economy cannot be readily explained by standard macro-economic changes in labour or capital. They note that economic reforms were more important in the UK than in other countries and that the UK after 1979 arrested the nearly century-long trend in economic decline of the UK relative to its historic competitors, France and Germany. They conclude that reforms in the area of union-management relations, privatization, profit and share ownership, and self-employment increased UK productivity growth 0.35 per cent per year over the 1979-1999 period, accounting for one quarter of the pick-up in productivity between the 1960-79 and 1979-1999 periods.
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text: Although it struggles a bit when William Hurt has to 'verbalise' deaf-mute co-star Marlee Matlin's dialogue, this drama set in a school for deaf people is otherwise a throat-grippingly successful teacher-pupil love story of a distinctly unconventional nature. Matlin's wonderfully expressive face enables her to give a performance that won her an Academy Award, while Hurt and Piper Laurie (who plays Matlin's mother) were also nominated for Oscars. Based on the equally triumphant play, this film version benefits from sensitive direction by Randa Haines (her directorial debut) that brings out both the comic and tragic aspects of the affair between teacher Hurt and his 'special pupil', and from John Seale's glistening Metrocolor photography of the coldly beautiful Canadian landscape.


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I've been going through the Gluten-Free Baking Classics and trying different recipes. Most of the recipes in this book use the GF flour substitute, which consists of brown rice flour, potato starch, and tapioca starch. These three ingredients are easy to find in China. I find that most other gluten-free recipe books use a bunch of ingredients and flours that are difficult to find in China.
The Gluten-Free Baking Classics recipes are more straight forward. I'm able to make almost everything with a few modifications/substitutions.
Today, I made lemon coconut muffins! I used water instead of milk and honey instead of sugar.
2 cups GF flour substitute
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, and salt in large mixing bowl. Add coconut and lemon rind.
- Combine milk and oil in small bowl; remove 1 tablespoon of combined liquid and discard it. Beat in eggs.
- Add liquids to flour mixture and stir until just blended.
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When Baby Won't Leave the Pet Alone
Ensuring the safety of your child and pet
For many families their first "baby" is the furry kind, usually a dog or cat. Then along comes another baby—the human kind. What does a family do when their little one is so fascinated by the family dog or cat that they just will not leave the pet alone? What does a family do when safety for either the child or pet becomes an issue?
Warning Signs
Roxanne Frue, a mom from North Carolina, says that safety became such an issue for their son, Will, that she had to make a tough decision to protect her family. "Will was fascinated by our dog, Raymond, from the start," Frue says. "Will always wanted to hug him and love him, but that wasn't really Raymond's style."
Frue first started having concerns when Raymond would give Will warning nips. "It was his way of saying 'stay away from me,'" Frue says. "It mostly just scared Will, but it raised our awareness."
One day, when Will grabbed the sleeping dog, Raymond bit him. Frue made the heart-wrenching decision to find the dog another home.
4 Tips for Training Your Pet
Dr. Jeff Feinman, a holistic veterinary healthcare practitioner in Connecticut, says that problems between a pet and a child may begin in the toddler stage. "When the baby learns to crawl and then to walk, it enters a new phase, and your pet's view of the child may change," he says. "A dog with a strong instinct to hunt small creatures may not immediately recognize this new, ground-level moving target as the same baby that days earlier was carried from place to place. Predatory behavior may be awakened in pet dogs that have never displayed any interest in hunting or any intolerance of your child."
Dr. Feinman offers this advice and tips on training your pet:
- Most dogs and cats are actually afraid of small children and are more likely to move away from them than approach them.
- Be vigilant when your baby begins crawling. Keep your dog by your side in a "sit/stay" position while the baby moves about. Reward its controlled response with caresses and calm words of praise.
- Cats are less likely to purposely hurt a baby or toddler, unless they are defending themselves. But even gentle cats and dogs can be provoked by toddlers and young children.
- When your baby becomes a toddler, take time to reassure your pet during supervised interaction. Remain watchful and teach your child to respect your pet.
6 Tips for Training Your Child
Sometimes pets need to be protected from children. A child can unintentionally injure a pet with his or her gung-ho playful or curious behaviors. Children may not fully understand how hurtful their rough play can be to a pet, especially a small dog. Dr. Feinman suggests these tips:
- A child should be taught to interact appropriately with pets from the time he or she begins to crawl and walk. Talk with your child. Teach him what not to do, but more importantly teach him what to do and how to interact in a safe manner.
- Demonstrate the correct way to gently pet the animal with your hand. Speak softly. Convey the importance of easy, loving touches.
- it's also important to teach your child the parts of your pet's body that are appropriate to touch.
- Teach your child not to disturb an animal while it is resting or sleeping, eating a meal, or playing with or chewing on a favorite toy or object.
- Teach your child not to chase a pet that runs away from them or to restrain a pet that is trying to get away. A child must be made to understand its own physical strength and the consequences of its behavior.
- Role playing is a fun way to teach your toddler appropriate behavior around your pet. A child can pretend to be a dog or cat while an adult mimics the child. Take turns playing each role and give your child lots of positive feedback for appropriate behaviors.
5 Safety Rules
Veronica Sanchez, a dog behavior consultant and professional dog trainer in Virginia, says that one of the reasons children are bitten more often than adults is because normal child body language and behavior are often frightening to a dog. She recommends parents teach their children the following safety rules:
- Walk, never run.
- Use a normal speaking voice—no yelling and screaming.
- Respect a dog's space; walk around—not step over—a sleeping dog.
- Keep their faces away from a dog's face. Most dogs do not enjoy hugs.
- Respect a dog's signs of stress. Children need to leave a stressed dog alone.
Sanchez notes that it is important to give your animal breaks away from children. "Just like people, dogs need quiet time," she says. The same is true of other pets.
When Nothing Works
If you've tried everything and your child continues to interact with your pet in an unsafe or dangerous way, it may be time to find your pet a new home. This can be a temporary arrangement until your child matures and develops more self control. "No pet should be made to suffer unnecessarily," Dr. Feinman says. "Every pet has his limits to its own tolerance and even the kindest, most reliably patient animal has a breaking point."


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Recipe: Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Andouille & Collards
Wow, I can't believe how fast the time flew by. I hope everyone had a delicious holiday filled with family and fun. I'm still full from the past month of indulgent cooking, but I can't wait to eat my way through 2011 with all of you dear readers!
Speaking of indulgences, I am not making any food or diet resolutions this year. I just try my hardest to live a balanced life all year long. Well, most of the time.
Usually I can trust my natural instincts to know what my body is craving (and yes, sometimes that means lots and lots of chocolate!). Right now it's all about fruits and veggies, and I can't seem to get enough soups and smoothies. Thank goodness it's soup week here at The Kitchn.
If you didn't get your lucky dose of peas, greens, and ham on New Year's Day, now is your chance. This is a perfect weeknight dinner. It's quick to put together and just needs about an hour on the stovetop. Serve over a bowl of crumbled cornbread and you've got yourself a perfect Southern meal.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (12 ounce) package fully cooked Andouille or smoked sausage links, chopped
6 cups chicken stock
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen black-eyed peas
4 cups collard greens, cleaned and coarsely chopped
3 - 4 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Hot sauce (optional)
In a dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook onions until softened. Add Andouille and sauté until heated through.
Add chicken stock and black-eyed peas to the pot. Bring contents to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to simmer. Allow to cook on low until peas are cooked, approximately 45 minutes.
Stir in collard greens and continue cooking until greens are wilted, approximately 5-10 minutes. Season with cider vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes, adjusting to personal taste.
Serve with cornbread and hot sauce.
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Made this last night and it's delish. I doubled the amount of red pepper flakes though.
Mmmm...there isn't anything about this that doesn't sound delicious. I just happened to pick up some turkey andouille sausage yesterday, so I'm looking forward to making this hearty soup this weekend.
Made this tonight with Andouille sausage and without cider vinegar or hot sauce. My mouth was BURNING! It's delicious but I would definitely make it next time with the smoked sausage instead. Extremely intense with the Andouille sausage.
So good! I used good quality louisiana sausage and the consensus was not to change anything!
I've made this twice already and I just love it. I thought the heat was very mild, but noticable enough to compliment the sour taste of the cider vinegar. I just had to come back and thank you for the recipe. I'm a big soup fan and this is definitely going in the regular rotation.
This has become one of my family's staple recipes! I like to use Chorizo instead of Andouille. But, everything else is the same. Thanks for a great soup recipe :)


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Born 1996 in Lauf a. d. Pegnitz (Germany), I went to elementary school in Neufahrn (Germany), then to secondary school in Freising (Germany). At the age of 12, I began to try out various game developing tools. At the age of 13 I began working with gaming technology, I began making own games, starting with Roccy Laboratories.
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ninjapirates is glad to announce his new game project: Roccy Laboratories
Roccy Labs is a interactive puzzle game where you have to find the best way to reach your target, using physics, keys, cones, your brain and some other stuff. Currently, it contains three levels. At the moment it is a school project for use at a multimedia contest, but we plan to expand it after that contest. First WIP screenshots can be seen here: Indiedb.com
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Washington • Days after House Republicans unveiled a road map for an overhaul of the nation's broken immigration system, one of its backers said legislation is unlikely to pass during this election year.
Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., said distrust of President Barack Obama runs so deep in the Republican caucus that he's skeptical the GOP-led House would pass any immigration measure. He said a plan that puts security first could only pass if lawmakers believe the administration would enforce it — an unlikely prospect given Republicans' deep opposition to Obama.
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Last week, House Republicans announced their broad concerns for any immigration overhaul but emphasized they would tackle the challenge bill by bill. Immigration legislation is a dicey political question for the GOP. The party's conservative base opposes any measure that would create a pathway to citizenship for immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, but many in the party worry that failing to act could drive many voters to Democratic candidates. In 2012, Obama won re-election with the backing of 71 percent of Hispanic voters and 73 percent of Asian voters. The issue is important to both blocs.
Republicans have preemptively been trying to blame the White House for the failure of immigration legislation, even before a House bill comes together. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said "There's a lot of distrust of this administration in implanting the law." And Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., last week warned that distrust of Obama would trump the desire to find a solution for the estimated 11 million people living in the United States illegally.
"We just don't think government will enforce the law anyway," Rubio said, recounting conversations he has had with fellow Republicans.
House Republicans are pushing a piecemeal approach to immigration that puts a priority on security before considering a pathway for those in the U.S. illegally to earn citizenship. That strategy runs counter to a comprehensive bill, passed through the Senate seven months ago with bipartisan support, that includes a long, difficult pathway to citizenship.
The White House, meanwhile, returned to its position that any legislation must include a way for those living here illegally to earn citizenship and that the system cannot divide Americans into two classes — citizens and noncitizens.
"We ought to see a pathway to citizenship for people," White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough said Sunday. "We don't want to have a permanent separation of classes or two permanent different classes of Americans in this country."
Last week, Obama suggested that he's open to a legal status for immigration that falls short of citizenship, hinting he could find common ground with House Republicans.
"I'm going to do everything I can in the coming months to see if we can get this over the finish line," Obama said Friday.
Obama's flexibility was a clear indication of the president's desire to secure an elusive legislative achievement before voters decide in the fall whether to hand him even more opposition in Congress. Republicans are expected to maintain their grip on the House and have a legitimate shot at grabbing the majority in the Senate.
McDonough said the White House remains optimistic that legislation that includes citizenship could reach the president's desk: "We feel pretty good that we'll get a bill done this year."
Not so, countered Ryan, the GOP's vice presidential nominee in 2012.
"Here's the issue that all Republicans agree on: We don't trust the president to enforce the law," he added.
Asked whether immigration legislation would make its way to Obama for him to sign into law, Ryan said he was skeptical: "I really don't know the answer to that question. That is clearly in doubt."
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, a Republican and son of immigrants, said Congress needs to address the "completely backwards system" not because it's good politics for the GOP but because it's the right thing to do.
"If the president had been serious about this the last five years, we'd be further along in this discussion," Jindal said. "But I think it's also right the American people are skeptical."
Ryan spoke to ABC's "This Week." Cantor was interviewed on CBS' "Face the Nation." McDonough appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" and CBS. Jindal spoke to CNN's "State of the Union."
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My son has finished 8th grade at McFadden and we have loved every year there and will miss all of the teachers and kids. He will never forget so many of the friends he has made there.
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1 oz Malibu Caribbean Rum
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For Valentine's Day, I wanted to create a drink inspired by one character's affection for another. This sweet stawberry cocktail is sure to be a hit with princesses and plumbers alike. Check out more cocktails and Valentine's Day posts on the Geek & Sundry Vlogs.
Happy New Year! I hope you all have a great night filled with fun and friends. Have a blast and stay safe out there.
Ink Whiskey Concealable Entertainment Flask
Cartridges were great, right? Quick load times, durability… having to blow into the bottom every two seconds to clean out dust… But honestly, what a great time for gaming! The iconic NES cartridge has been the subject of many art projects and is a pop culture staple in retro gaming. And soon, it'll get ya drunk!
Ink Whiskey LLC's Kickstarter for an NES cartridge inspired flask was recently fully funded, currently having over $32,000 pledged. The flask will be made to look like the old cartridges with a removable cap at the top. Currently there are five designs for the "games" depicted on each flask, which are parodies of classic NES games. Drunk Hunt, CastleVodka, Metal Beer, and Super Bar-Hop Bros are options for the normal grey carts and The Legend of Drink will be on a special shiny gold cart.
The Kickstarter has just over 24 hours left, so there's still a chance to preorder! The minimum pledge to receive a flask, once they're produced, is $15. If you're looking to splurge on something a bit more custom, the highest pledge ($250) will give backers a custom label parodying the game of their choice.
Kickstarter Page for Ink Whiskey Concealable Entertainment Flask
A Gathering for Mogtoberfest
by Michael Weisner
Yesterday we asked you who your favorite character in the Mario universe is. We got tons of answers and not too surprisingly, Yoshi was the definite top choice. Who doesn't love a dinosaur you can ride, right?
Winner: David P., whose favorite Mario character is Toad. David, you've won the Mario silhouette pint glass!
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The Secret To This Artist's Success Is Rap Music (Kinda)
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"Rap music is all about building up [your] own image," she tells us in the latest video for Nasty Gal's Portrait Of A #GIRLBOSS. And, as someone who never really fit the norm (she wore costumes and wigs to her conservative high school) and has had her own fair share of doubt (like fearing she may never sell another painting again), Crow's musical motivation tip is a pretty amazing one we can relate to. And, that goes for whether or not your medium is acrylic and oil on canvas.
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My boyfriend is on the ketosis diet (very low carb!) and I use Linda's low carb recipes - ( http://genaw.com/lowcarb/reci... ). I do this ALL the time for sugar-free desserts. If you love to bake, like me, it is a life saver since we can't have cookies or candies in the house.
Drmonroedvm answered the Question: Iam having a terrible time giving up bread, pasta etc... HELP any suggestions.
Grew up in an Italian household, so I feel your pain. I started to like the alternatives, slowly but surely. Wraps- delicious! Hummus as a snack with fresh veggies- my new fave! Quinoa was my new fave grain. I felt fuller with the new meals- lean meats, veggies. I still have my weak days where I have to make a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. But...they're few and far between now. You'll get through it and try looking forward to exploring NEW foods. That's half the fun.
Drmonroedvm answered the Question: I'm new at this , failure at all diets. Always crave what I can't have, all I drink are sodas, water gives me heartburn,(weird I know) .
Get a support system set up. A significant other, best buddy, or co-worker you admire. Talk to them regularly and express some of your concerns or when you're feeling 'weak' and that you can't do it. It helps just to see that someone has your back. I am terrible with self-discipline and I found I pushed myself harder when I knew I had to 'report' to my friends. It is great to join gyms with friends, too. Know what your limits are, but don't make them a focus. In the end, you are what you put into it. Good luck and take it a day at a time, one change at a time. :)
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Watch them first, pause, then rewind until you feel comfortable. Don't push yourself unless you feel confident you're doing it right. I felt that way with the dance moves, but got better when I just replayed the moves I knew I wasn't doing right.
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I've stopped weighing myself weekly because of feeling frustrated. I now only weigh myself once or twice a month and it's helped immensely in my psyche. I just started focusing on how strong I was getting and how each workout was going faster. Stay positive and know we all see "bad weeks". Stick with it and you know the results will shine through.
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If you go to the discover section of the workouts tab, you should be able to select the filter for the timeframe you are looking for: under 20, 20-40 min, or 40+ min. I hope that's what you were asking!
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You also could try TBT which is all body weight exercises and will get you sweating. They definitely helped me get stronger and more toned.
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I was wondering the same thing. Hope someone answers!
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L.E.P Bogus Boys ft. French Montana & Chinx Drugz – Dirty Money…
This was one of the songs that encouraged me to save myself some cash by not smashing my laptop to bits immediately French Montana appeared anywhere on my screen. In other words, I likes this shit. I even wrote about it @ PassionWeiss.
Anyway, here's the video. I haven't watched it since I'm too busy working and listening to enough Nas to make me forget about the fuckery of the last few days, but I'm sure it's all very nice. The screenshot show French in all his fanutorial elegance in a laundromat. Literally fanuting. Shouts to Harry Fraud on the beat.
I'd say something about the LEP Bogus Boys, but I don't have anything nice to say and I don't want to get shot. Chicago niggas ain't playing at all in 2012. I wish them all the best.


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Massapequa Senior Citizens Club held their installation of officers recently and Nassau County Legislator Peter J. Schmitt, the Minority Leader of the Legislature, was on hand to congratulate Pat Regan for her successful term as president.
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Barrie Smith from Search Engine People Blog posted, "Lost your rankings in Google? Built some dodgy links in the past that you're now worried about? Been a victim of a competitor attack?
Google's Penguin update, first released in April 2012 changed the face of link building as we knew it. Prior to that, sites linking to yours did little harm, at least not long-term. That all changed 2.5 years ago.
During that time numerous websites have dropped down, or completely out' of Google as a result. Those shady link building tactics that once used to rank you prominently no longer work. They now have a detrimental affect on your website.
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- Q&A with Marlene Stollings, new Gophers women's basketball coach
Former Penn State assistant Fred Chmiel completes the coaching staff for new University of Minnesota women's basketball coach Marlene Stollings, the Gophers announced Wednesday.
Chmiel spent the past four seasons with the Nittany Lions, who won three straight Big Ten regular-season titles and made two Sweet 16 appearances during three trips to the NCAA tournament.
He also was an assistant coach at San Diego State, Temple and in the WNBA for the Charlotte Sting.
"It is such a privilege to have arguably the best defensive coordinator and scouting assistant in the game joining our program," Stollings said in a statement. "Fred's coaching accomplishments are phenomenal, and his presence will be immeasurable. He will help elevate our program into the national spotlight. Fred is an extraordinary addition to the Gopher family."
Stollings' staff also includes assistant coaches Nikita Lowry Dawkins and John Motherwell, and director of basketball operations Tiffany Couts.
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So today I get onto tumblr, contemplating starting a couponing blog. It is my new obsession at the moment, I save so much money! Anyways, I get on and discover that this blog (which I registered on a whim and really had no intentions on doing anything with it at the moment, whoops) has 11 followers. So, to you 11, HAY! How are you all? Are you even reading this? If you aren't, no big deal. I probably wouldn't click this post either. Buuut, if you did, let me know. Also, would you read a coupon blog, there is so many, does the internet really need more?


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Each year, Wella Professionals challenges hairdressers to interpret one of the four "trends" released during the previous year's International Trend Vision Awards. This year, Blaze, Grace, Celeste and Roxy will be interpreted by competitors throughout the country. The North American winners will be announced in July at the North American Trend Vision Awards, and the winner will get to represent North America during the International Trend Vision Awards in Madrid, Spain!
To get a better understanding of the trends, and to help you learn how to compete, I attended The Trend Vision Experience, a seminar held at P&G Salon Professional's The Studio in Woodland Hills, California, where I got up close and personal with Blaze, Grace, Celeste and Roxy. Seminar leader and educator Victoria Thurman Hall and Rochelle Evans carefully dissected each look—what her personality is, her fashion and accessories, her cosmetic palette and, of course, her hair. So, who are these leading ladies begging to be interpreted? Let's take a look.
click image to zoom Blaze: The Femme Fatale
Blaze is the ultimate female personality—in the leading images, her carefully crafted coif has taken on a persona outside of the realm of hair. Lending itself to a modern interpretation of fingerwaves, each strand is delicately placed to resemble, what Josh Woods and Eugene Souleiman (the artists who created the looks, alongside the Wella Creative Team) call, "a '30s felt cloche hat or '20s burlesque."
"Blaze is confident, Blaze is strong. Blaze isn't afraid to speak up in a group," says educator Victoria Thurman Hall, "but, this femme fatale does it with a wink."
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• Hint of South American exoticism
• Fiery temperament
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• Intense darks
• Petal powder skin
• Blushed pink lips
• High-flushed cheeks
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• Darker shades
• Aubergine accents
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One look at Grace and it's clear she has a taste for luxury. She has an expensive, most incredible lifestyle—and her hair, all the way down the lengths to the very ends, is full of shine. Grace pampers herself and is always well-coifed. "She's the girl next door—but amped up a bit," says Thurman Hall.


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5 day trips from Ocean City [Pictures]
-- By Kit Waskom Pollard, For The Baltimore Sun
Assateague Island National Seashore( Kark Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun photo / July 24, 2013 )
Assateague Island, the national park best known for its undeveloped seashore and wild horses, is a nature-lover's paradise.
"It's one of the only places on the East Coast where you can experience the edge of the continent without development in the background," says Kelly Taylor, science communicator at the Assateague Island Visitor Center. "It refreshes your soul."
Distance from Ocean City: 8 miles
What to do: Start at the Visitor Center to get oriented and learn about how to make the most of your time on the island. "We have a touch tank, fish tanks and a great 20-minute movie about the horse management program," says Taylor. Then set out to explore the island, from the dunes to the forest trails.
During your visit, keep in mind a few guidelines: stay a safe distance from the horses, don't approach them or try to feed them, always obey the speed limit, and bring bug repellent and sunscreen.
When to go: The seashore is open 24 hours a day all summer; campsites are available for overnight guests. Tourists tend to visit the island during the day, says Taylor, but she recommends the park during the early morning or evening hours, when it's not quite as busy and the sun isn't as strong.
"You can also come for a midnight stroll," she says. " On a clear night looking south, you can see the Milky Way."
Where to eat: Though food is not available for purchase on the island, picnickers are welcome. However, there are a few rules: no glass on the beach, take all of your trash with you, and watch out for the horses. "Sometimes horses will raid a picnic basket or cooler," warns Taylor. "Don't leave everything out while you run to the water's edge."
Don't miss: "Going on a ranger-guided program is always a lot of fun," says Taylor. "We have ones offered throughout the day during the summer, every day of the week." She recommends exploring the forest trails as well as the coastline.
Info: nps.gov/asis, 410-641-1441
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Video Workshop: "Leadership in the Digital Age"0
In May, I was invited to London to speak as part of the Jewish Leadership Council's Lead Division's newest initiative, Leading In which was created in response to the desire and need for more leadership skills training, expressed by alumni of Lead's programmes as well as employers within the community. The JLC, in a blog post about the program, explained:
We believe that Jewish communal leaders need both a deep understanding and knowledge of the UK Jewish Community as well as a core range of leadership skills. Leading In consists of regular bi-monthly evening sessions, open to all who are in a leadership position in the community, both lay and professional. Each session will include a leadership skills based session (a choice of three with the option to participate in a fundraising series over several sessions), an opportunity to network and a masterclass with an inspirational, visionary leader.
The event, held at the London Jewish Museum, was attended by 60 lay and professional leaders from more than 30 Jewish communal organizations. Debbie Klein, chair of JW3 (the about-to-launch Jewish Community Centre), gave the opening keynote discussing leadership tips, and participants chose from workshops like, "Inside the mind of a leader" with Jeff Wolfin, "Fundraising" with Jeff Shear (the second in the series), and my session, "Leadership in the Digital Age: Conversing, Commenting and Creating Meaningful Relationships" (available in its entirety – 1 hour, 22 minutes - below.
"Leadership in the Digital Age" – Esther Kustanowitz, May 2013
Jewish Blogging 101 and 201 Now Online0
I recently concluded a three-part webinar series on social media and blogging for the Jewish Communal Professionals of Southern California. My presentations from those webinars are now available online. See the "Social Media Basics" webinar here.
Newly uploaded on Slideshare is "Jewish Blogging 101″ and "Jewish Blogging 201," both below.
Does Your Organization Have an Anti-Innovation Checklist?0
Is your organization or boss afraid of change? Turned off by technology? Terrified by the prospect of innovation? Then he (or she, or they) might already have an 'anti-innovation checklist" – a group of core principles and phrases that they trot out in order to discredit new ideas and creativity in favor of the status quo.
The list below comes from a Harvard Business Review post by Youngme Moon, the Donald K. David Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. What other excuses have you heard from individuals who or organizations which resist change? (My favorite is "if it ain't broke, and even if it is, don't fix it.")
Are Facebook and Twitter a Fad?0
At a recent event about social media and Jewish community, I spoke on a panel with Leah Jones where we addressed what the future of these social media tools might be. More videos from this event are available on my YouTube channel.
Do You Like – or Hate – the New Facebook?0
New is scary – who put my friends over there? – because you suddenly feel like you don't know what's going on in a territory that you might have known super-well before. But here's why the new Facebook isn't all that bad, from tech reporter Sarah Lane over at Current.
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Blink and you'll miss me, but I do a dance cameo in the famous "Rosh Hashanah Girl" video.
Esther Gets a Makeover on Life & Style
Let My Parents Go!, featuring my finest overacting skills
Esther interviewed on ParadeTownUSA about the Salute to Israel Parade
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