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During a panel at San Diego Comic-Con today, Telltale provided the first details about The Walking Dead: The Game's second season.
According to the panel, Clementine "will definitely be a part of" the upcoming season, and the fate of Kenny "will be explored." A teaser image revealed during the panel showed what appeared to be Clementine sitting in the rain next to a child.
Little else is known about season two, and there's still no details on whether this means these characters will be playable or if they'll simply be making cameo appearances. Telltale did mention that, unlike the delay with season one, the second season will launch on Vita alongside other platforms.
The Walking Dead: The Game released five episodes throughout 2012, and Telltale last said it's targeting this fall for the second season.
For more on The Walking Dead, read our review of the first season, plus check out our thoughts on recent transition episode 400 Days.
Andrew Goldfarb is IGN's news editor. Keep up with pictures of the latest food he's been eating by following @garfep on Twitter or garfep on IGN.


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Drug-resistant bacteria such as E.coli and MRSA could be passed from pets to humans, warns the Public Health England (PHE) while advising cautious use of antibiotics among the animals. Some forms of such resistant bacteria have been found in more than one in three dogs, higher than seen in humans.
Spread of these strains from pets can increase levels already circulating in humans and poses a heightened risk for both. Indiscriminate and improper use of antibiotics in animals is one of the main reasons for the spread of resistance.
International studies so far have pointed to a spread from human to pet and multiple strains of drug resistant levels of E. coli higher in humans.
A notice has been issued to pet owners in UK not to force veterinarians to administer antibiotics, and where necessary to ensure pets are given full drug doses. This follows a recent warning from the World Health Organization that levels of global antibiotic resistance are reaching "dangerously high levels".
Dr Diane Ashiru-Oredope, Pharmacist lead for the Antimicrobial Resistance programme at PHE said: "Many people do not realise that antibiotic resistant bacteria can pass between humans and animals and vice versa."
"It's important that people are aware of how transmission of these bugs can occur and how to minimise any risk, for example by practicing careful hand hygiene at all times."
Humans and pets are vulnerable to drug resistant infections such as MRSA and E.coli that mutate between species producing many types of ill-effects, writes the Telegraph. Pet owners are advised to be mindful of hygiene imperatives like washing hands before and after dealing with pets.
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Antimicrobial agents used in human medicine are frequently used in small animal veterinary practice, with heavy use of broad-spectrum agents such as aminopenicillins plus clavulanic acid, cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones. This has led to resistance among pet animals to various antimicrobial agents used against Staphylococcus intermedius, Escherichia coli and other bacteria, as shown in earlier studies.
Cats and dogs represent potential sources of spread of antimicrobial resistance due to the extensive use of antimicrobials and the close contact of the animals with humans. The number of cats and dogs was above 70 million in the EU countries a decade ago.
Antibiotic resistance has been touted as one of the biggest medical threats of the future. More people die from antibiotic-resistant bacteria than from traffic accidents in Europe.
Due to the time taken in developing new drugs and poor returns for pharma, only two new antibiotics have been approved since 2009. One of these was ceftaroline in 2010 but within a year it saw the rise of drug resistant staph germ. A new drug could be 20 years away.
Indiscriminate antibiotic use and self-medication have seen cases of bacteria developing resistance to colistin – which causes kidney damage but is still used as a last resort against infections. Globally, antibiotic use has risen by 36% during the last decade.
Dr Margaret Chan, the director general of the World Health Organization, has warned that, "Things as common as strep throat or a child's scratched knee could once again kill."


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"Patience" deals with many of the same themes as Clowes' earlier books. It starts with two relative innocents, Jack and his wife Patience, who learn they are about to have a baby. The scenes of them walking around town discussing their future is reminiscent of Enid and Rebecca in "Ghost World" wondering about their futures and searching for meaning in the world. Anyone reading these pages would recognize them as classic Clowes.
Then the page turns and everything changes. In an interview with NPR, Clowes said he wanted it to be as shocking as the turn of events in Pyscho after Janet Leigh's character steals the money and hides out in Bates Motel. 'Nuff said there.
After that, both the style and story are more aggressive than any other Clowes book, but "Patience" still has his signature themes. For example, both "Like a Velvet Glove Cast in Iron" and "Ice Haven" center around people who are searching for someone. In "Velvet Glove" Clay Loudermilk searches for his ex-wife after seeing her in a porn film. In "Ice Haven" a boy is kidnapped, and the story is wrapped around how this changes the town.
Even "Wilson" is recaptured in "Patience." Wilson is described as a misanthrope who desires deep connection with people, but fails due to his abrasive personal style. The older Jack Barlow is much like Wilson. He has no time for niceties or small talk. He either wants oblivion (through drink and drugs) or answers to his own personal mysteries and problems. Given a chance, Barlow will go to the end of the universe and change time and space to solve his own personal problems -- which in fact is what he ends up attempting.
In "Wilson" Clowes played with changing drawing styles to underscore themes in different scenes. Sometimes it was cartoonish, sometimes sparse, other times much more true to his standard detailed line art. "Patience" has a more consistent drawing style, but in this case Clowes pushes the content. He has fist-fights, ray guns, drug-like freak outs and space babies a la Stanley Kubrick's 2001. Is this Clowes trying to grow, or is he simply reflecting back on the comics he used to read as a kid? Maybe "Patience" is an example of what superhero comics look like when drawn by Daniel Clowes.
Patience is an amazing story of love and destiny that both reflects Clowes' existing body of work, and also pushes his boundaries. The hardback book is nicely printed, and the weight of the volume is appropriate to the story contained in it. Even if you were previously mixed about Daniel Clowes' graphic novels, you will find something new and wonderful in "Patience."


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Recipe source: Ina Garten of Food Network
The second dish I made for the aforementioned winery picnic was Ina Garten's couscous. It's pretty simple to make and a nice side dish with subtle flavors. I think it would be best paired with fish or a mild grilled chicken. I halved the amount of herbs based on complaints from reviewers on foodnetwork.com, but otherwise followed the recipe to a tee.
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RECIPE – Saffron, Zucchini and Herb Couscous
1 1/2 cups homemade chicken stock or canned broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 zucchini, large dice
1 1/2 cups couscous (10 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped basil leaves
1/2 cup chopped parsley leaves
Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepan, and turn off the heat. Add the salt, pepper, cumin, and saffron threads and allow to steep for at least 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a sauté pan. Add the zucchini and cook for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Bring the chicken stock just back to a boil. Place the couscous in a large bowl and add the cooked zucchini. Pour the hot chicken stock over them. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and allow to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Add the basil and parsley. Toss the couscous and herbs with a fork, and serve warm or at room temperature.


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I look for value in college football. The Air Force Academy is one of three NCAA Division I-A programs in Colorado – the others being University of Colorado (CU) and Colorado State University (CSU). Although Air Force is not well covered (nor seemingly even respected) by the Denver sports media, they are my favorite.
Of course, value extends way beyond football; it is a key element in our businesses, yes? So when someone spends money to attend a college football game, or buy a product from our company, they value value.
Can your business relate to these 10 values I received at a recent game where Air Force played Tennessee State (a Division I-AA opponent)?
10. Value can vary by party:
The Air Force academy provides Cadets more value than just an undergraduate degree and a chance to play football. The value for the Tennessee State program? Well after getting stomped 63-24; their value received was likely the $270,000 revenue share for traveling to Colorado Springs.
9. Clients can value fair play:
At Air Force, you never hear of recruiting violations such as the frequent headlines about USC, Ohio State, Miami, and other Division I-A schools who feel they need to cheat to win.
8. Clients can value the superficial:
The beauty of a cloudless, Colorado sky, next to the Rocky Mountain foothills, on a sunny, September day – 'nuff said!
7. Clients can value appearance and rituals:
Just watching the Air Force pre-game, pomp and circumstance; the Cadets marching on to the field; paratroopers dropping into the stadium; and the traditional fly over are worth the price of admission.
6. Clients can value more than dollars and cents:
Based on the number of youth football teams attending as guests, Air Force obviously caters to the interests of their local community vs. merely focusing on maximizing ticket sales.
5. Clients can value teamwork:
With height and weight recruiting restrictions (not to mention the post-graduate service commitment), Air Force can't simply field superior athletes like an Alabama, Oklahoma, or LSU can. Nope, the Cadets must leverage better teamwork to compete.
4. Clients can value all of the little things:
Because of their physical limitations, when teamwork alone isn't enough, Air Force has to play smarter; be better prepared; stay a step ahead of their competition to win.
3. A Client's value can be personal:
Air Force is typically underdogs to the top programs; something I can relate to in my own collegiate basketball playing days. Making the most from the least to succeed is what I call that – and I really like it when I see it!
2. Clients usually include price in their value equation:
After parking for free, I walked up to the ticket window 90 minutes before kick-off and bought a seat on the 25 yard line, 6 rows from the field! The price? $20. The ticket price for the recent CU-CSU game at Mile High Field in Denver? $55 for the nose-bleed section; plus $30 for parking.
1. Almost everyone values a winner:
In the past 10 seasons, Air Force football is 68-55 along with being 2-2 in post season bowl games. CU? They are 60-65, going 2-3 in bowl games; CSU? They are 54-69 and 2-3 in bowl games.
A $20 ticket; free parking; a 63-24 win; on a beautiful September day; with an entertaining, family-friendly environment; by the best team in the state – I call that value!
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NORMAN, Okla. (AP) TCU and Baylor are getting most of the hype in the Big 12 this season.
Oklahoma is fine with that.
The Sooners entered last season with a No. 4 ranking, boldly talking about securing a berth in the college football playoff. But a season derailed by injuries and close losses culminated in a 40-6 loss to Clemson in the Russell Athletic Bowl and a disappointing 8-5 finish. No. 19 Oklahoma will take its lowest preseason ranking since 2000 into its opener against Akron on Saturday night.
The Sooners talked about the low expectations, but only to put them into the proper perspective.
''We're not too much paying attention to the outside,'' receiver Sterling Shepard said. ''We can only focus on what we can do, and the guys want to just go out there and show everybody what we have. We're not too focused on what the media has to say.''
The Sooners shook things up after last season. They hired offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley to bring back the Air Raid offense that pushed the Sooners to the elite in college football the previous decade. They also switched quarterbacks, picking walk-on transfer Baker Mayfield over last year's starter, Trevor Knight.
Now, it's game time.
''We know what we can do, and we've got to go out there and show it,'' Shepard said.
Akron has a habit of annoying the big boys. Last season, the Zips knocked off Pittsburgh and pestered Penn State. In 2013, Michigan struggled with the Zips at home before holding on for a 28-24 victory.
Akron coach Terry Bowden believes this challenge is bigger than the others.
''We've played well against our big away game opponents each year, but this will be especially tough,'' he said. ''This is an especially talented team, in one of the most hostile environments in the country.''
Here are some things to watch in the opener:
AIR RAID? Much has been made of Oklahoma's return to its old offense, but Riley has said all along that Samaje Perine will be a key piece to his puzzle. Perine rumbled ran for 1,713 yards and 21 touchdowns last season as a freshman, and he has dropped about 20 pounds to check in at a trim 230. He averaged 6.5 yards per carry last season, and he said he feels faster this year and has maintained his strength. East Carolina, where Riley was the offensive coordinator last year, averaged 49 passes and 33 runs last season. That's probably not the ratio we'll see this season.
JOE MIXON: One of the nation's top high school running backs two years ago, the Sooners suspended Mixon last year after he punched a woman in the face at a restaurant. He's back, and he has drawn raves throughout preseason practice for his speed, energy and versatility. He is No. 2 on the depth chart, and coach Bob Stoops said he'd like to see how Mixon does returning punts.
AKRON QBs: Bowden hasn't said who will start this week, and it won't become apparent until the offense takes the field for the first time. The returning starter, Kyle Pohl, passed for 2,189 yards and nine touchdowns in 10 games last year. The newcomer, Tra'Von chapman, is a dual threat who transferred from Pittsburgh.
KNIGHT NO. 2: Oklahoma's starter last year lost out to Mayfield in a close competition. Knight is an exceptional runner, and there are ways to get an athlete of his caliber on the field. Stoops said it's unlikely Oklahoma will roll out a special package for Knight's skill set, but the Sooners have been known to do unique things in the red zone, such as the Belldozer package with Blake Bell.
FRANK SHANNON: Oklahoma's senior linebacker led the team in tackles in 2013, but he was suspended last season for a violation of the school's Title IX policy, which covers sexual misconduct. His replacement last year, Jordan Evans, will start Saturday. The coaches have said Shannon looks ready to go.
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Sully – 4 out of 5
The internet likes to remind us all that not all heroes wear capes…and this is usually attached to a meme of a person like a pizza delivery guy or someone giving food to a friend (or maybe all of my friends are just hungry all the time, I dunno). However, there is truth to that statement because in real life heroes don't wear capes and sometimes they wear buttons that have little wings on them, wear a cool captain's hat and one day get to have the national treasure that is Tom Hanks play them in a movie. That is the case here with the real life inspired tale of Sully.
|That look on Sully's face is the same one I have when I find out my
girlfriend finished all the girl scout cookies.
On January 15th, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 was struck by birds and the ship's pilot; Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger (Tom Hanks), and its First Officer; Jeff Skiles (Aaron Eckhart), were left in a dangerous situation. With no thrust from their engines and seemingly no way to make it safely to any nearby airports, Sully made a judgment call and made a water landing in the Hudson River. All passengers survived and the media declares him a hero; however, the National Transportation Safety Board calls Sully's decision making into question after analysis suggests he might have been able to return safely to a runway and not have to make the water landing. Now, struggling with the event that took place, Sully must now defend his innocence and convince his detractors that he did what was right.
|"Any landing you can walk--er, swim--away from."
It's pretty amazing how little time we now allow before we make bio-pics these days. It's crazy to think that, according to Brian Grazer, the studio felt that not enough time had passed in order to adapt the story of Apollo 13 into a movie when he and Ron Howard started selling the idea. That was several decades of time passing and now we are making movies about dudes who are still essentially fresh in our short term memory. Still though, Sully's story and his actions were pretty amazing so they were definitely worth the film adaptation.
|True Fact That I Didn't Make Up: The plane did all of its own stunts.
I'm not a big fan of Clint Eastwood as a director. I think the man lacks subtlety and, while I will admit that visually his films look great and they are edited very well, his work always feels like the cinematic equivalent of reading at a really low level. The thematic elements and morals presented in his work are often blatantly obvious and it regularly ends up taking away dramatic tension and depth from the story. Sully, in contrast, is a feature that actually ends up working because of Eastwood's lack of depth and subtlety. He's able to bring in the emotion and drama of the event and have it play out in the director's usual way and it makes for a feature that is wearing its heart on its sleeve. This dynamic used for a story that is already pretty heartwarming made for a film that was easy to engage with and be charmed by.
|Judging by how Eastwood has handled his other films, I'm a bit surprised that the
NTSB officials weren't all wearing bowler hats and twirling their mustaches
while investigating Sully.
Another element that made Sully an effective bio-pic was the non-linear plot. Usually, with films that are based real people, the story takes the moment they are known for and follows an obvious path that gets the character to that point. This film played around heavily with flashbacks while we see Sully deal with the aftermath of what occurred. We only see hints of the actual water landing for a majority of the film and it isn't until the end half do we see how it happened and get to see it in detail. This plot presentation made the entire ordeal far more intriguing than just a straight forward story that goes from Point A to Point B. This also allowed for deeper character development in the form of Sully as we see how the event and the investigation were taking its toll on him.
The final piece that makes Sully really come together is the cast. There is a ton of great supporting cast members in this film but the real highlight is Tom Hanks and Aaron Eckhart. It's no surprise that Hanks is great in the role because there's very few roles he's not amazing in but everyone in this film had this very realistic approach that made the film feel very authentic. No one is upping up their reactions or overacting in this film. Everything just feels very human and that is what the film needed and that was achieved excellently.
|Can we just take a moment to admire how amazing Eckhart's mustache
is in this film?
As touching and entertaining as Sully is, there were some elements that I think held the film back. For starters, I never had any sense that this film will be a remembered bio-pic. What the real Sully did was amazing but this film, as an overall experience, felt a tad hollow and like it's just another bio-pic in a never ending hall that is the genre. Part of this sense that I got was born from the fact that some of the dramatic tension throughout the story falls flat. For example, the film partially develops and introduces some passengers on the flight in order to craft emotion during the landing and rescue. They are handled well enough but to an extent that they are really just sorta serviceable. I understood what they went through but they were so quickly thrown into the mix that I never really felt anything for them or had an emotional response to what they went through in the same way I did for Sully and what he did to save them.
|One thing they could have looked into was why so many don't have heads.
This lack of emotional conflict is also shown within the investigation scenes. While it's been claimed that the NTSB's investigation of the landing was blown out of proportion for the film (which is fine, real life drama is never the same as movie drama), their investigation never really felt that heavy of a conflict. It was mildly irritating to see people in suits questioning and challenging what Sully did but there was never a sense that there was any weight to what they were doing nor did it seem there were that dire of consequences attached. Sadly, these moments almost felt like throwaway scenes because the load they were carrying felt so light. The only time there was some resonance to them was in the final moments of the investigation and where everything is on the line. This is where it really counts and I'm glad the film nailed this but the payoff probably could have been more momentous if the build-up was better constructed.
|"Houston, we have a pro--I mean, LaGuardia, we have a problem."
Sully definitely had some noticeable problems for me but I still really enjoyed the film. The movie also has an issue with its ending as it is terribly abrupt and kinda feels like an old 70s/80s sitcom. Basically, everything is wrapped up super-fast and I'm a little shocked it didn't just end with a freeze frame as the credits rolled over it. Still, there's no denying that the film has some heart to it. With a great cast and some easily sympathetic drama, the film proved to be a decent bio-pic about a man who did something truly amazing.


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A Discount Or A Smart Investment?
By Dr. Burt Smith May 26th, 2009
As you probably recall from previous posts, discounting isn't one of my favorite marketing strategies. In fact, one of the Burtisms I emphasize in my ECHO Marketing program is, "Don't cut the price, build the brand!" I will urge you in the vast majority of cases not to lower your price, but to instead focus on ways to increase the value you deliver for your customers in such a way that they don't mind paying a premium. On the other hand, we have to be careful not to overlook a strategy because we mislabel it.
Consider how Disney allows a person free entry into one of their theme parks on the person's birthday. At first this looks like a discount. In fact, one could estimate that the average discount is 25%. For example, if a group of 4 visited the park, and one person attended for free, then the promotion was basically 1/4 or a 25% discount on the admission. However, the admission charge is really just a bonus when you consider Disney's business model. It's about as sure a bet as you can find that the attendees will spend enough on merchandise and concessions that will be bought inside the park to more than make up for any such "discount." In reality, that discount of allowing free attendance once a year is a very insignificant marketing investment with potentially very significant returns!
You may find this Disney Lesson is something you can modify and put to work in your own organization, but the real lesson for us all is to remember to constantly seek profitable ideas from every possible source.
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Marketing Myopia vs. the WWE?
By Dr. Burt Smith May 18th, 2009
Marketing Legend Theodore Levitt coined the often-used phrase, "Marketing Myopia," as a way to describe how sometimes a short-sighted vision can short-change an organization. Most people may not be as familiar with the term, Marketing Myopia, as they are the well-used example of how the railroad industry defined themselves as being in the railroad industry instead of the transportation industry, and thus lost many passengers/customers to the emerging airline industry by overlooking how to incorporate new technology into their ultimate mission.
The famous 101 Ranch suffered a similar fate. They once offered the most celebrated wild west show around. They attracted the biggest name talent of the day, and provided their audiences with a return on their entertainment dollar many times their investment. They had an amazing run, but failed to notice how a new entertainment delivery system, motion pictures, was using them as a proving ground from which to scout future talent for their movies. Just about as soon as a star demonstrated exceptional talent and crowd appeal, they'd wind up with a lucrative film contract and a train ticket to Hollywood.
World Wrestling Entertainment (the WWE), learned a similar lesson. After a few of its big stars like The Rock, Dwayne Johnson, left at the peak of their wrestling fame to go into the movie business, WWE President Vince McMahon (who deserves his own place in the marketing hall of fame) decided they would expand their reach. Instead of just being in the wrestling business, they are now in the talent business. When a wrestler comes on board with the WWE, they essentially become WWE property. The wrestler becomes talent owned by the WWE, who will basically be able to capitalize on them as an asset from that time on. If a star wants to go into the movies, fine. The talent brokerage division of the WWE will be happy to negotiate that relationship and serve as the agent for the star throughout his or her career. They even have their own production company in which to create the features in which to showcase their stars. Problem solved, profits realized.
Maximization should include not only all our delivery systems, but also in how we view what business we're in. We need to always look for additional profit centers and how to best incorporate them in our business models. This may mean acquisition, or it may mean the formation of strategic alliances, but we have to make sure we heed the enduring words of Theodore Levitt and not get myopic in our marketing vision!
Analog Inspiration In The Digital Age?
By Dr. Burt Smith May 5th, 2009
Disney Animation Legend Joe Grant gave Pete Docter, Director of Pixar's UP, a pencil. The pencil's visible wear (see for yourself) attests its use in the creation of Disney-caliber artwork of yesteryear. The pencil became one of Docter's prized posessions partly because, as we can all probably attest, getting something from someone you respect instantly becomes a treasure. However, Docter says another reason the pencil has such great significance is that it reminds him that Disney's roots, and its future, are in storytelling. Regardless of how big a role new technology plays in the development of new features, at their core, everything Disney/Pixar strives to offer its customers is firmly grounded in a compelling, well-done story.
That's a big reason why Toy Story was such a smash hit when it was first released in 1996, and why the 10 Year Anniversary Edition DVD sold so well. Though it was a captivating, award-winning application of technology, it has endured because it was just a great story! Toy Story will undoubtedly take its place with so many Disney films that have an audience in each generation. The reason the product has endured is because the brand has endured, and the brand has endured because it's a story worth hearing again and again. And trust me, if you have kids, you're going to hear that story again, and again, and again…
I can't wait to see UP just because I so appreciate the guiding principle behind Docter's direction and everything Disney does. As he said as he reflected on why the pencil meant so much to him, "Even though people look at Pixar as cutting-edge, we have one foot planted in the tradition of great storytelling." What a powerful word: Tradition!
The challenge for each of us is to consider what enduring value will our brand have? What story will we tell that will keep current customers wanting to be a part of it, to tell it to others, and to get others to pass it along, maybe even from one generation to the next? The brand is more than just the product, it's the entire story!
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It wasn't that Mrs. Mapleberry lacked for money; Orphaning was a lucrative business these days. Adopting was the patriotic duty of the working class, a prestigious badge of honor for the middle class, and a trendy fad for the affluent. At least four times a week, prospective parents would arrive and walk along the outside of the fence or stand in the hallway or dining room next to Mrs. Mapleberry like statues, watching, selecting the children they wanted to purchase.
Sometimes they would ask to speak with one child, sometimes several, but almost never with Edmund. For some reason, prospective mothers and fathers consistently passed him by after seeing his pale skin and black matted hair. His dark sunken eyes and small mouth seemed to unsettle them, and they always seemed to think he should blink more often than he did.
The other children didn't seem to have the same problem. Almost seven or eight beds in the sleeping hall were emptied of their former inhabitants every week, and filled again with new street-toughs, urchins, and other newcomers by the next. There always seemed new orphans to adopt, and with no shortage of orphans there was no shortage of income.
The Mayor of Brackenburg was quite adamant, however, that any true orphanage had to be poor, dilapidated, and a miserable place for children; otherwise, why would the children need to be adopted? So, most of the money vanished as quickly as it came, returning to Brackenburg through a large Orphanage tax.
Yet for some reason that Edmund couldn't quite understand, the Mayor's speech — the one he had given on that rainy day so many years ago — had been hung in the common room. It had been printed in all the newspapers the following day, and Mrs. Mapleberry had cut it out and framed it, hanging it with pride, as though it were some stuffed animal head.
The speech spoke of industry and progress. It spoke of a towering infrastructure of machines, of steam and oil. It spoke of a city full of hope and duty, of strength and unity. It spoke of a place which would provide a beacon to the entire world, full of light and smoke and fire and steam. A place that would guide humanity to a new and better future. It spoke of a brave new world, and the brave young people that would inhabit it.
Edmund had decided to take the mayor's word for it. He had never ventured beyond the small wooden fence and into Brackenburg proper to see this great and prosperous city that the Mayor so admired. Mrs. Mapleberry didn't allow it for one thing. For all the wonderful things that the Mayor seemed to see in the city, Mrs. Mapleberry saw a host of dangers for a young and unsupervised child.
Of course, that didn't stop some of the older boys and girls from sneaking over the fence late at night, and scampering down the long cobbled road to the city's edge, but Edmund never went with them.
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After my efforts at the Endure24 I took my two week planned break and it was always the plan to concentrate on the short stuff before building back up in a month or so, however I did underestimate how long it took to get back to normal - let`s just say my legs were a bit shocked when I went out for the first few times.The `Longest parkrun day` - 6 parkrun courses one after each other. It was tougher than I thought – so glad Alice Holt was the second course we visited but really good fun. 18.6 miles in 2:28:43
What else - quite a lot really but I did take the sensible option on a couple of them - I used the Woodland 5 & a bit (41:36) & Yateley 10Km (46:05) as hard effort runs rather than flat out races. I didn`t race New Forest 10 (1:37:37), had a bit of a untidy race at the Adventure Boot Camp 10Km (51:27).
I gave the Elstead `Marathon` (41:57 - 5.4 Miles), the very hilly Gibbet Hill 10Km (49:49) & the flat Dinton Lakes 10Km (46:22) a bit of a go - interesting twists to those two 10Kms as they were on consecutive nights. Cove Joggers (eventually – yes sorry about that) fielded 4 teams at the Bounders Relay (4 x 2.1 miles) - one year I`ll make that top team but I did put myself down for two runs – first run was 15:40 & the second run was a pleasing 15:07. I `dipped my toe` in triathlons - Sandhurst Joggers put on a `Try-A-Tri` which consists of a 200 mtr pool swim, 10Km cycle & 1.8 mile run. While its good every while to step out from your comfort zone it did feel weird even at that distance…not felt like that for ages. Great fun, well worth doing & from the results I know where I need to concentrate if I want to give it another go……………….who knows ;-) Anyway the Results = Swim 4:50 (11th), Bike 25:26 (16th) & Run 13:32 (4th) = Total time 43 mins 48 secs. Position - 14th from 22
Lastly, and the race I was gearing up for was the Olympic Park 5M. A rare chance of a 5 mile PB as I had only really raced one a few years back (38:20) & no I`m not counting the Woodlands 5 & a Bit as `races` in this. We arrived at Stratford and almost immediately lost ourselves in the sea of blue `National Lottery` race tops but we managed make it to the Stadium intact where we met up with more runners from Frimley Lodgers & Cove Joggers. We had about 50 mins or so that just simply disappeared. I was lucky enough in the 1st (Red) wave - it still took my 5 minutes to cross the line. The plan was sub 37 maybe even manage a cheeky sub 36 (I often do as a mid-week speed session 4 miles in 29.3x) so in race conditions I thought these goals were realistic. I was surprised how narrow & how many twists the course had for so many runners but I guess it did prevent you from chasing off too fast in the 1st couple of miles…Despite the fact I was `going slowly` I look at the Garmin when it beeped for the 1st mile - 7:17 so as it happens spot on pace. I guess it helped as I ran on the far left or far right hand side of the tracks - I seemed to get more space to overtake. We soon came to water station at mile 2 - I didn`t bother & used that opportunity to overtake a few more that moved over or slowed down for the water - I did miss seeing what that mile split was. I enjoyed the next section as you could see the fast boys & girls (& some `walkers` !!!) coming down towards at their 4 mile mark so expericance told me we would speed up - we did - 3rd mile in 6:58 - brilliant. I wondered what mile 2 was…..my legs, despite the parkrun & `Try-A-Tri` the day before were feeling ok. I was swinging my arms like a loon. I found mile 3 the worse for twist & turns & I guess many runners who went off too quick were being caught out her. I looked forward to the next section as you could see runners on the other side going past - mile 4 marker appeared - 7:20 pace - I saw Ali & David on the other side. I kept pushing the pace & soon we were under the Stadium - this section was to me was not the best section on the route - it went on for ever. The garmin beeping like mad - lost signal but like most things it was pleasing when you saw the light at the end of the tunnel…and out on the track we went. I am struggling to think of a better setting for a finish to any race – what a feeling. Amazing – even the feeling of 200 to go wasn`t too bad. Over the line in 36:18
Splits - 7:17, 7:02, 6:58, 7:20, 7:39 (0.90 @ 8:32)
Next up is, and for the fourth consecutive year - the Thunder Run24 - Team Name `Willy Wonkers IV` don`t get confused we are a mixed 5 team…is a personal goals of 7 laps too much ????


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For the 4th year in a row, the cover of our newsletter honors a MHP Trooper who gave his life in the line of duty. Trooper David DeLaittre was 23 and the youngest trooper to die protecting his community. David followed his father Dennis and his own dream when he joined the Montana Highway Patrol. Dennis and Nancy DeLaittre were long time supporters of the Montana Hope Project and handled the bear duties for many years. David was stationed in his home town of Three Forks at the time of his death. May you rest in peace David, you are a true hero.
The Hope Project will finish another successful year in 2010 only because of the great individuals and businesses that gave of their time and financial support so we may continue to provide wishes to these awesome children and their families.
We will hit the ground running in 2011, as we already have 11 children on the wish list. Everyone committed to the Hope Project will see that each wish is fulfilled. Once again our fund-raisers exceeded all of our expectations, even with the economy still struggling. I believe this is one reason that Montana is the last best place. We Montanans are raised on the time honored tradition of helping our neighbors in their time of need.
To all of our sponsors, thank you for all your help, we are proud of our relationship with you. To our new families, welcome to the Montana Hope Project.
God bless everyone,
Trooper Richard Hader MHP 160, Superior


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"In 1989 Joseph Brodsky gave a commencement address at Dartmouth College on the subject of boredom that has a higher truth quotient than any such address I have ever heard (or, for that matter, have myself given). Brodsky told the 1,100 Dartmouth graduates that, although they may have had some splendid samples of boredom supplied by their teachers, these would be as nothing compared with what awaits them in the years ahead. Neither originality nor inventiveness on their part will suffice to defeat the endless repetition that life will serve up to them, as it has served up to us all. Evading boredom, he pointed out, is a full-time job, entailing endless change—of jobs, geography, wives and lovers, interests—and in the end a self-defeating one. Brodksy therefore advises: "When hit by boredom, go for it. Let yourself be crushed by it; submerge, hit bottom."
The lesson boredom teaches, according to Brodsky, is that of one's own insignificance, an insignificance brought about by one's own finitude. We are all here a short while, and then—poof!—gone and, sooner or later, usually sooner, forgotten. Boredom "puts your existence into perspective, the net result of which is precision and humility." Brodsky advised the students to try "to stay passionate," for passion, whatever its object, is the closest thing to a remedy for boredom. But about one's insignificance boredom does not deceive. Brodsky, who served 18 months of hard labor in the Soviet Union and had to have known what true boredom is, closes by telling the students that "if you find this gloomy, you don't know what gloom is."
"Boredom," as Peter Toohey writes, "is a normal, useful, and incredibly common part of human experience." Boredom is also part of the human condition, always has been, and, if we are lucky, always will be.
Live with it."
—Joseph Epstein on boredom. His whole piece is long but worth checking out.


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By: Henry J. Fromage (Two Beers) –
There's a burgeoning indie film scene in Brooklyn these days, to the point where it seems like it's self-parodying now (just look at the descriptions of the 90% of the films that competed at SXSW this year). Girls fills my quota of jaded, overprivileged white people complaining all the time, though, so these films generally bore me to tears.
Hannah Horvath, you're my one and only.
I make one exception, though. There's also been a steady stream of African-American films coming out of Brooklyn, and I've found them to have a lot more to say, and a more interesting delivery, so far. Directors like Andrew Dosunmu and Terence Nance have captured my interest and my attention, and you can now add Shaka King to that list.
Newlyweeds, his feature debut, is about a young couple who both like weed… a lot. Nina (Trae Harris) was a world traveler, and wants to travel again. Lyle (Amari Cheatom) likes… weed, while he's not working as a repo man for a shady rent-to-own outfit. When pressures at his work, a dashing young weed fan (Colman Domingo) who works at Nina's museum, and gasp!, a lack of weed collide, will their tenuous relationship survive?
A Toast
First off, a toast to this film getting made. Low-key, realistic African-American dramas and comedies of this sort seem like they're barely getting released these days, but they are, and if you keep an eye on blogs like Shadow and Act, you'll find some gems like this.
The joy of this film is in the acting, and Harris, Cheatom, and Domingo in particular deliver charismatic, likable performances. There's no villains or truly bad people here, just well-rounded, realistic characters, which makes both the comedy and the drama that much more effective. Domingo in particular reminds me of a young, funny Idris Elba, but all of these actors deserve stardom. Also…
Sheeeit, it's Isiah Whitlock, Jr.!
The script is an odd beast, full of laughs, surprisingly powerful bouts of pathos, and odd lo-fi 70s blaxploitationish interludes that are as hilarious as they are random. In the end, though, it's an addiction story, not just to weed exactly, but to escaping our everyday realities and concerns however we can. Lyle makes a point of saying he doesn't drink, but you can do that, or play video games for hours, or vege out in front of the television all night- it doesn't matter. Sure, some habits are more distinctive than others, but in the end, if what you're really after is hiding out from real life, don't worry, real life will find you.
Beer Two
With as many tones as this film employs, it's amazing it holds together as well as it does. Even so, it gets cartoony at times for such an otherwise realistic story, and the tone can seesaw a bit. Also, the title… it's terrible. The main characters aren't even newlyweds. It's a lame attempt at working "weed" into things, almost something you'd think of when you were…
Newlyweeds, despite that dire title, is a funny, well-acted, affecting drama that will hopefully springboard all involved to bigger and better things.
Drinking Game
Take a Drink: whenever someone tokes up, of course
Take a Drink: whenever that turns into long strings of nonsense talk
Take a Drink: whenever travel is mentioned
Do a Shot: for every repo run gone wrong


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A lightened up, meatless take on classic Sloppy Joes! These "meaty" sandwiches are deliciously comforting yet contain no animal products or gluten. Using cauliflower as the main ingredient as opposed to ground beef makes them high in fiber and low in calories & fat. You won't miss the meat in this zesty, flavorful meal!
Can you believe Christmas is NEXT WEEK? I know everyone has been saying it since September but seriously, where did this year go? This has been one of the fastest moving years I've ever experienced. From start to finish, there really wasn't any down time it seems. Just non-stop change, ups & downs, and some pretty memorable experiences. And now we're in the midst of the holidays so of course there is no slowing down at this point!Everyone is busy this time of year. Whether it's shopping for or making presents, attending holiday parties, visiting family, or taking part in festive activities, your schedule is jam-packed. Not that it's a bad thing, but it certainly doesn't leave much time for the little things like taking a moment to yourself, catching up on your favorite TV show, or even cooking a homemade, healthy meal!
People start relying on convenience foods, takeout, or pizza deliveries because they are sick of cooking extravagant holiday meals or because they think just don't have the time. But what if I told you I have a solution. A quick, healthy meal option that your family will love! Easy to make, simple wholesome ingredients, and perfect for this time of year because it's a classic COMFORT FOOD.Anybody here like Sloppy Joes? The quintessential staple of childhood in my opinion! I have many memories of big, hearty sandwiches bursting at the crusts with hot, saucy meat crumbles. Most times we ended up eating them open-faced because they were just that stuffed with flavorful filling.
It's been a long time since I had a sloppy joe (I think I sort of overdosed on them since they were served so often at school!) but I recently got a random craving for one and decided to get a little creative with the classic dish.These aren't any Sloppy Joes that I created…they're CAULIFLOWER Sloppy Joes! I know, I know. Crazy right? But hey, if pizza crusts and cookies can be made from the versatile veggie, than why not Sloppy Joes? 😉
With the idea in my head, I ventured off to Walmart to pick up some key ingredients. The thing I remember most about the Sloppy Joes I had as a kid were their rich tomato-y flavor. So I knew that can of diced tomatoes and my No Sweetener Added BBQ Sauce would be key ingredients. Hunt's has never failed me with their quality canned tomatoes so I grabbed a can of those, as well as some PAM non-stick spray. PAM is my go-to for non-stick sautéing. I'd rather use PAM than oil in a recipe like this since it's a sandwich filling and would be sort of unappetizing if it were super greasy.
Using ConAgra products like Hunt's and PAM make meals like this super easy to bring together! It's nice to be able to go to the store and know you're getting a quality, affordable products that can be used in a multitude of quick weeknight dinners.Enough chit-chat though…let's get to the good stuff!
Cauliflower Sloppy Joes
Ingredients (2 servings)
- 2 cups (16 oz) of raw cauliflower, finely chopped after measuring
- 1 batch of No Sweetener Added BBQ Sauce
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- ½ of a white sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- ½ of a bell pepper, finely diced
- ½ can of Hunt's diced tomatoes,
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- PAM non-stick cooking spray or olive oil
Spray a medium, heavy-bottomed pan with cooking spray (or add a tbsp of olive oil) and heat on medium high heat. Add the diced onion, pepper, garlic, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes, or until they soft and translucent. Meanwhile, microwave chopped cauliflower for 2:00 until mostly cooked. Add cauliflower to the pot and sprinkle in the cumin and chili powder; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and BBQ sauce. Stir and reduce heat to low. Cook until everything is mixed together evenly and heated through. Serve with toasted bread or buns of your choice!
This meal is great for any and all types of eaters! Paleo, vegan, gluten-free…doesn't matter! It's safe for all these different eating styles and not to mention delicious! Even kids will love it because of its yummy taste and it's a great way to get them to eat their veggies. You know I'm all about hidden veggies. 😉
I know for a lot of you, Cauliflower Sloppy Joes will be a little out of the ordinary. Trust me though, once you try these you'll have a new go-to recipe for when you want some nutritious, yet quick after a long or busy day.
Find more easy to make recipes like this one by visiting Yes You Can Recipes!
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As well as Getting Web Services Up and Running on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Using Vagrant and the AWS CLI, we can also use Vagrant to provision machines on other web hosts, such as the Microsoft Azure cloud paltform. In this post, I'll describe a command line based recipe for doing just that.
To start with, you'll need to get a Microsoft Azure account.
When you've done that, install the Azure command line interface (CLI). On a Mac:
curl -L https://aka.ms/InstallAzureCli | bash
For me, this installed to
With the client installed, login:
~/bin/az login
This requires a token based handshake with a Microsoft authentication website.
List the range of machine images available (if you haven't set the path to
az, use the full
az vm image list
There was only one that looked suitable to me for my purposes: Canonical:UbuntuServer:16.04-LTS:latest.
To run the provisioner, we need a Subscription ID; this will be used to set the vagrant .subscription_id parameter. These are listed on the Azure Portal.
We also need to create an Active Directory Service Principal:
az ad sp create-for-rbac
This information will be used to configure the Vagrantfile: the
appId sets the vagrant .client_id, the
password the .client_secret, and the
tenant the .tenant_id.
You can also inspect the application in the App Registrations area of the Azure Portal.
Now let's set up Vagrant. We'll use the
vagrant-azure plugin:
vagrant plugin install vagrant-azure --plugin-version '2.0.0.pre6'
We need to add a dummy box:
vagrant box add azure https://github.com/azure/vagrant-azure/raw/v2.0/dummy.box
Now let's set up the Vagrantfile:
config.vm.provider :azure do |azure, override| #The path to your ssh keys override.ssh.private_key_path = '~/.ssh/id_rsa' #The default box we added override.vm.box = 'azure' #Set a territory azure.location="uksouth" #Provide your own group and VM name azure.resource_group_name="tm351azuretest" azure.vm_name="tm351azurevmtest" # Set an appropriate image (the UbuntuServer is actually the current default value) azure.vm_image_urn="Canonical:UbuntuServer:16.04-LTS:latest" #Use a valid subscription ID #https://portal.azure.com/#blade/HubsExtension/MyAccessBlade/resourceId/ azure.subscription_id = ENV['AZURE_SUBSCRIPTION_ID'] # Using details from the Active Directory Service Principal setup azure.tenant_id = ENV['AZURE_TENANT_ID'] azure.client_id = ENV['AZURE_CLIENT_ID'] azure.client_secret = ENV['AZURE_CLIENT_SECRET'] end
With the Vagrantfile parameters in place, we should then be able call the Azure provider using the command:
vagrant up --provider=azure
But we're still not quite done… If you're running services on the VM, populated from elsewhere in the Vagranfile, you'll need to add some security rules to make the ports accessible. I'm running services on ports 80,35180 and 35181 for example:
az vm open-port -g tm351azuretest -n tm351azuretest --port 80 --priority 130 az vm open-port -g tm351azuretest -n tm351azuretest --port 35180 --priority 140 az vm open-port -g tm351azuretest -n tm351azuretest --port 35181 --priority 150
Now we can lookup the IP address of the server:
az vm list-ip-addresses
and see if our applications are there :-)


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The six boxes below represent my policy platform and roadmap for a progressive and equitable city. Clicking on a box will take you to page that gives an in-depth look at my priorities around each of these topics.
These ideas represent best practices from around the world. St. Louis needs to change, but it doesn't need to reinvent the wheel. With me as mayor, the city will find good ideas that have been put in place elsewhere, retool them to make them work here, and then let them roll. The city will also make sure that the documents and recommendations created for St. Louis by St. Louisans, like the Ferguson Report, the For the Sake of All Report, the Sustainability Plan, and the ongoing study of the city's resiliency will not sit on a shelf to gather dust.
I hope you find something in this platform that resonates with you. Most of the ideas will not require new revenue, but instead will require us to make different spending choices. Some, though, will require new revenue. For that reason, I strongly support the sales tax initiative that is planned for April's ballot unless it is tied to stadium funding. While sales taxes are inherently regressive, they are one of the few ways to share the costs with a base larger than city residents.
I look forward to hearing your feedback, and then getting to work together to turn these ideas into a reality in St. Louis.
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Sonobe Named Provost at SWOSU
Dr. Blake Sonobe has been named provost and vice president for academic and student affairs at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford and Sayre effective June 1, according to SWOSU President John Hays.
Sonobe is filling the position that was held by Dr. Bet Rice until her retirement after the 2004 fall semester. Dr. Cindy Foust is serving as interim provost.
"I look forward to working with Dr. Sonobe, who has an outstanding academic background," Hays said. "I am extremely pleased that the selection committee has done an extensive and thorough job in the selection process."
As provost, Sonobe is the chief academic officer at SWOSU.
Sonobe joined the faculty of SWOSU in 1990 after a twenty-year career in the Air Force. He served over 11 years on the faculty of the Air Force Academy and retired as a professor of chemistry and director of operations.
He then came to SWOSU where he has taught general chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry and senior seminar. He has also served as the chair of the Chemistry Department (1997-99) and interim chair and chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics since 1999.
He holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the United States Air Force Academy and a master's degree in nuclear chemistry from Texas A & M University. His doctorate in organic chemistry is from the University of California, Davis.
At SWOSU, Sonobe has served on numerous faculty committees including the Faculty Research and Scholarly Activities Committee, Faculty Development Committee (chair, 1996-97), Panorama Committee, Radiation Safety Committee (chair since 1994), Protection of Human Subjects Committee, Retention Management Council, Appellate Committee on Dismissal of Tenured Faculty Members, and Faculty Senate.
His other activities include faculty sponsor of the Southwestern International Students Association and Campus Crusade for Christ, instructor with the Upward Bound program, Sunday School teacher and elder at Christ Community Church, member of the Weatherford Rotary Club (president, 2000-2001), and member of the Gideons International.
Sonobe has been active at SWOSU in the upgrade of the laboratory program. He is a recipient of grants from the National Science Foundation to develop a computer interfaced laboratory program where students can collect and analyze chemical data in real time and to upgrade a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer from a continuous wave to a Fourier transform instrument.
Sonobe's research interests have been in photochemical dynamics and mechanisms of cheletropic reactions. He has directed the research efforts of many students in the synthesis and photochemistry of these molecules. Some of his students have presented results of their work at the Southwestern Scholarly Activities Fair and at a national meeting of the American Chemical Society.
He has been invited to be on review panels for the course, curriculum, and laboratory improvement program of the National Science Foundation five times and served as a panel chair twice. He has been a recipient of two Eisenhower grants from the State Regents for summer workshops for high school chemistry teachers to help them incorporate small-scale chemistry experiments and chemical demonstrations into their curriculum. He has also received two State Regents grants to direct the Southwestern Summer Science and Math Academy for exceptional high school students. More recently, he received a grant from NASA through the Bernard Harris Foundation of Houston, Texas, for a summer science camp for 20 middle school students from underrepresented groups.
He and his wife, Janie, have been married for 29 years and have four children, Abbey, Bethany, Rebecca, and Nathan. Abbey and Bethany are SWOSU graduates and Rebecca is currently a SWOSU student.


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Andy Weber: Art Workshop weekend
Saturday 8, Sunday 9, Monday 10 December
09.30 - 18.00 each day, finishes at 5pm on Monday
This course will explore the remarkable mahasiddha Padmasambhava ( the lotus born), who stabilized the first wave of Dharma into Tibet in the 8th century. Known for his mystical and magical powers he laid the foundation for the old school Nyingma. Even today his followers still rely on his hidden treasures (termas) and the direct teaching and instructions he left behind.
This course will explore his prophecies and the importance of his two consorts Mandrava and Yeshe Tsogyal.
Hands-on-tuition will be given for drawing and painting techniques. Besides instructions like canvas making and natural colours, we will make colour charts with modern paints to simplify the painting process.
Meditation, mantra recitation and prayers will make this course a unique and deep experience. The end result is not as important as the path getting there.
A modest artistic talent is required. Genuine perseverance and devotion to the subject are the important qualities students should bring along.
Attending all lectures is important to gain an insight into the importance of Guru Rinpoche's position in transmitting the Dharma from India to Tibet.
The world famous Andy Weber is a master of thangka painting and an accomplished sculptor with an encyclopedic knowledge of symbolism in Tibetan art and how we can use such images to enhance our experience of life and to train our mind in beneficial helpful thoughts. Highly sought after all over the world we are very fortunate that he has made time to enable students to connect with the living tradition of Tibetan art that flows through him. To check out his work please visit Andy's website here.
Booking is mandatory it because Jamyang can give you a better service
Suggested donation £160, Concession £120 (must be agreed directly with Andy)
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The perfume is No. 5, the house is Chanel, and the scent was possibly incarnated once or twice before, as Rallet No. 1 and earlier as La Bouquet de Catherine, both composed by Ernest Beaux when he was in the employ of Rallet, then a fashionable perfume house in Russia. Continue reading


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Today's guest is somebody who's going to teach you how to talk about what you do in a way that makes people want to lean in and hear the rest as opposed to the elevator pitch that makes people say "oh, okay" and the conversation is over. Jenny Beres has run a successful freelance writing business for 10 years. She started with $75.00 in her bank account and quickly transformed it into a six figure freelance copywriting business. She helps brands tell their story in a compelling way and she also helps a lot of freelance writers or freelance social media people run a successful business. So it's the skill of writing itself, what stories to tell, what stories to leave out, and then on the other side of it, the business aspect of running a freelance writing oriented business.
Compassion and inspiration: Whether you're a business owner writing your own copy, or you're a copywriter on a team and you've been hired to capture someone else's story, you must write from a place of compassion and inspiration. Those are the two places that marketing copy must come from. You must speak to your audience which, essentially if you're a business owner, is maybe you five years ago before you found the solution to the problem that you were experiencing.
Vulnerability and oversharing: One of the main questions a customer asks is "Do you see me? Can you feel what I'm feeling?" so being vulnerable by saying "I've been you" (if you have) is a great place to start. You aren't coming across as inauthentic but at the same time you aren't oversharing. Make sure the story you're telling is the story that's related to your audience. Find the intersection where your story connects with your target audience. It's very easy to get lost down that rabbit hole of sharing so much you turn your client green. There is a fine line between being vulnerable and oversharing and that intersection keeps you from crossing over it.
Questions Jenny asks her clients and recommends you ask yourself and discuss with someone you trust:
- Why you? Why you specifically? This brings out a little bit more of the story and that's usually where we get a few more details about where they intersect with their desired client.
- What do you offer differently? What you offer is different even if it looks like the same product or a similar service. You do something differently; we all put our unique fingerprint on our business. Identify your unique fingerprint. Lead with that in your marketing message.
- Is there anything that you're currently struggling with? A business owner's struggle is going to be different then a potential client's, but you can get into that emotional realm. While you want to maintain a level of professionalism, it's important for the client to tap into how they felt and use maybe how they're currently feeling about their struggles to tell their story using more compassion and a more inspirational language
- What was your catalyst? In storytelling, the great things always happen after the catalyst. The catalyst is what pushed you to make a choice to do something differently.
- Who do you serve now? If you look at the first scene of a movie and you look at the last scene of the movie they're usually photo negatives of each other. They're usually telling the same story but the rebirth of that story. And the end of your brand's story should be the rebirth of you. But you always want to include who it is that you're serving. Who is it now that you're reaching out to? Who are you paying it forward to? A brand's story without including your audience simply is just you talking about yourself. You don't want to isolate your audience from your brand's story; you want to include them in your success.
When you make a mistake: If you feel like a joke didn't land right or an email didn't come across as intended, being direct about it is the best way. Jenny said she used to fret and apologize for 10 hours whenever she made a tiny mistake and she had to learn to rein that in. She would email the person immediately and say "I just re-read my email and it didn't come out quite the way I meant. If you took it the other way I'm super sorry. This is what I meant…" and then she would clarify what she meant.
How to contact Jenny: There are several different ways to get a hold of her on her website jennyberes.com.
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Light the Runway
In benefit of Dress for Success, we attended the Light the Runway event at the home of Faye Briggs this past May. Hosted by Janet Fresquez, this was the organizations third-annual fashion fundraiser. The event featured a father-daughter fashion show produced by Harriet Kelly Gibbs, live entertainment, food by Own Network Star - Marita Jara, beverages and much more!
Dress For Success is an organization that helps in promoting "economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life." We would highly encourage anyone to visit their website about opportunities to volunteer or donate.
Home of Faye Briggs - The pool!
Live music by Dovetail.. amazing band!
Michelle enjoying a FluffPop.. yumm..
Michelle and our good friend Dora Chu from Couture to Vintage by Dora.
A special thanks to Amber LaFrance from Culture-Hype for inviting us to this amazing event!
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The Krohne OPTISWITCH 3300 C is a vibrating level switch with a tube extension for solids. It is designed for industrial use in all areas of process technology but preferably used for bulk solids. Due to the exact reproducibility of the switching point and the integrated function monitoring, the OPTISWITCH can be used as overfill protection, dry-run protection or pump protection. With a simple and robust measuring system, OPTISWITCH 3300 C is virtually unaffected by the chemical and physical properties of the bulk solid. Neither adhesions on the oscillating fork nor container vibrations have an impact on the measurement.
In industrial settings, heavy dust build-up and mechanical stresses are a challenge for any limit switch. This is not a problem for OPTISWITCH 3300 C: The rugged unit detects the limit in the silo independently of the properties of the bulk goods and reliably warns against overfilling. OPTISWITCH even masters tall, narrow silos due to the product-independent switching point. This is especially beneficial for rapid or recurring changes of bulk goods where the product properties can change from filling to filling. Even very light bulk goods (such as aerosil ®) can be reliably and safely detected using OPTISWITCH.
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gamescom 2013 tickets have sold out.
However, organiser the Koelnmesse has confirmed that additional passes for the Saturday afternoon will be issued for Europe's largest gaming expo.
Sunday has sold out completely and no afternoon passes will be sold due to shorter opening hours that day.
"gamescom 2013 is under way and completely sold out. There are no more day tickets left for Saturday and Sunday," said the event's organisers in a statement.
"Afternoon tickets are still available for Saturday [sale begins at 1pm, ticketholders can enter at approximately 2pm], but not for Sunday."
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Sunday afternoon we went on a picnic with some family friends we haven't seen in awhile. Their dad wandered off at one point and returned with a GIANT dandy lion for his daughter. I have never seen one so big!
Here is a 'very dramatic' girl holding the bundle of seedlings. (taken with my iPhone by the way, and edited in iPhoto) As I had fun do doing some effects to this picture, I couldn't help thinking how much the dandy lion and my little friend have in common. Both are full of tons of potential that won't truly be discovered until they are set free to go wherever the Lord blows them.
Once blown way, this beautiful puff of seeds will soon give life to many others once it finds its place and begins to grow, though right now, there is no way to know where those plants will be.
Likewise, this beautiful girl will also someday produce fruit in ways and places that only God knows right now. I know mom and dad aren't eager for the day she is 'grown up' (neither am I!) but it is comforting to know that when that time comes, wherever God may take her, she will blossom as well.
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With all of the advancements in automotive technology lately, it is becoming all the more common to have horsepower numbers in the four-digit range. LMR decided to take it a step further and exceed the exceptional with a 427 LSX block and twin 76mm turbos. Spray a little bit of nitrous into the mix and it puts this particular Vette at a monstrous 2000 horsepower.
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Artworks include a range of framed and mounted textile pieces which are all individually made by hand. Inspiration is taken from natural elements such as flowers, landscapes and trees. The subtle colourways, intricate stitching and metallic highlights of copper have become a recognisable feature in Andrea's work.
Andrea has developed a contrasting range of larger scale mixed media artworks in which her textile and painting skills have been applied onto an aluminium base.The processes and techniques used have been developed throughout Andreas' career, and her unique approach has produced this signature style. These pieces are showcased in selected exhibitions and have been completed for private commissions.


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Title IX case closed for Superior
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The Superior school district is entering the winter sports season with a clean slate after nearly two years spent resolving a Title IX complaint.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Education confirmed the Office for Civil Rights closed its case involving the Superior school district in August 2017.
Janna Stevens, Superior school district administrator, said the OCR worked collaboratively with the district to ensure an equitable outcome.
"Originally, I assumed the OCR would find us 'guilty or innocent,' and if 'guilty,' we would be provided a list of items to fix," Stevens said. "This was not the case at all."
The process to resolve the Title IX complaint included a self-assessment, a resolution agreement and a year-long monitoring and implementation period.
"The positive part of this process was our softball team obtaining a new turf field right on the Superior High School grounds," Stevens said. "The district prides itself on providing the best tools possible for staff and students — the turf softball field is one of those tools."
According to a Feb. 11, 2016 letter sent to the Superior school district by the OCR, the old softball field was found to be "inferior to the field used by the baseball team." The letter further stated that the district was not in compliance with Title IX regulations due to disparities between the baseball and softball fields.
To remedy the situation, the school district entered into a resolution agreement and built a new artificial turf softball field on the SHS campus. Funding became available with the approval of a bonding referendum in April 2016, and the field opened for the 2017 softball season.
Had the referendum failed, the district could have achieved compliance by scheduling equal time for the baseball and softball teams at the existing NBC Spartan Sports Complex baseball field.
"Frankly, this was going to be our 'fall back' in the event the referendum failed," Stevens said.
Accusations of unequal treatment of male and female athletes at SHS originated in 2014 as the school district finalized plans to build the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. A formal Title IX case was not opened until Sept. 2, 2015.
According to case documents, the Title IX complaint alleged female athletes played and practiced at inferior athletic facilities, pointing specifically to discrepancies between the baseball and softball teams.
"I was made aware (in 2014) that some parents of our girls on the softball team were upset that boy's baseball was getting a new field with the construction of the NBC Spartan Sports Complex," Stevens said.
In response, the school district formed a committee to plan upgrades to the softball fields. To head off further concerns, the Superior School Board voted on June 2, 2014, to make the new baseball field a multi-use field, open to the softball and baseball teams as needed.
The new baseball field opened for the 2015 spring season, and by fall a Title IX complaint had been filed.
"Just because one facility or program receives upgrades before another does not mean the district does not care for all programs and/or treat all programs equally," said Ray Kosey, SHS activities director. "We need to make decisions based on resources and district needs and have short- and long-term plans for all district programs and facilities."
Recent upgrades at SHS came in two phases. The first phase, made possible through district and donor funds, included the construction of a new football and soccer field, baseball field, outdoor track and concessions building. The second phase, funded through the 2016 building referendum, included the construction of a new softball field and tennis courts.
"We understand with projects of this size, there are many different opinions and we need to listen to all stakeholders," Kosey said. "I also hope all stakeholders know that facility upgrades are a process that takes time and money.
"I would hope in the future if anyone feels a program is not being treated fairly, we could meet and discuss their concern and agree on future plans."
Kosey said the recent Title IX complaint had a silver lining for Superior, however. He believes results of the OCR investigation were very positive for the school district.
The OCR conducted an extensive on-site investigation in November 2015 and presented its findings in February 2016.
Aside from the softball fields, which were deemed to be in poor condition, all SHS athletic facilities were of at least adequate quality. Facilities of "excellent quality" were available to 54 percent of male athletes and 39 percent of female athletes at the time of the investigation.
"The support of our district and community to upgrade our facilities, especially our athletic facilities, has been amazing the past few years," Kosey said.
None of the coaches or athletes interviewed during the OCR investigation shared concerns about access to locker rooms or the availability of facilities for practices and competitions. Only the softball team expressed concerns about maintenance and preparation of facilities.
Softball players accounted for 6 percent of female athletes when the investigation took place.


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