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Make Thanksgiving an all day eating experience by preparing delectable fruit and cream streusel squares for a breakfast treat!
Ingredients for crust:
¾ cup melted butter or margarine
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup powdered sugar
Ingredients for filling:
12 ounces fruit jam of your choice
¼ cup all-purpose flour
Ingredients for topping:
8 ounces softened cream cheese
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup chopped walnuts
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix melted butter, flour, and powdered sugar until crumbly. Save ¼ cup of crust for the topping and sprinkle the remaining crust evenly over the bottom of a pan.
- To make the filling, combine jam and flour in a small bowl and mix until smooth. Spread the filling mixture evenly over the crust.
- For the topping, whisk softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Put the topping in a piping bag and pipe in diagonal rows onto jam mixture. Sprinkle chopped walnuts and the rest of the crust mixture over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 min or until edges are light golden brown and let cool before cutting into squares.

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I am about to buy all these components to build my first computer specifically for recording. Will there be any compatability issues, is there anything else i have forgotten?
Will i need to buy any cable's or anything or will they all be supplied?
AMD (Newcastle) Athlon 64bit 3400+ 754pin 512kb L2cache Retail Boxed Processor with 3 Year Warranty and Fan Included 058432 125 £146
Asus K8V-SE Deluxe S754 VIA k8t800 ATX Sound Gig lAN Firewire USB 2.0 FSB 800 Retail Box 059993 63 £69.00
Crucial CT6464Z40B 512mb DDR 400MHz PC3200 CL=3 Memory Module
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Sapphire ATI Radeon 9200SE 128MB DDR 8x AGP S-Video & TV Output Retail Box 051649 923 £30
NEC ND-3520A 16x DVD R/RW Dual Layer Internal IDE Black OEM=43.47
Ebuyer Computer Tool Kit 053825 2163 £3.49
Logitech Black PS2 Deluxe Keyboard - OEM= £6.00
Newmen Blue USB Crystal Optical Mouse With Blue Led Light £4.22
Sony OEM 3.5 Floppy Drive Black £4
Microsoft Windows Xp Home SP2 OEM -Single Pack
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AG Neovo F417 17ins TFT 16ms 450:1 0.264mm 1280x1024 BLACK =£170
Antec Sonata Midi Tower in Piano Black Trupower 380W PSU - 9 Drive Bays=£75
VAT: £110.94 ( a bloody joke)
Total: £744.51
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Honey Lee Looks Amazing in BTS Pictures for Klairs
Inquisitive Bro-migo, Oct. 31, 2014, 12:41 p.m.
Klairs has just released a behind-the-scenes photo of their upcoming commercial film with the skincare brand's newest endorsement model, Honey Lee!
In the still shots seen above and below, Honey Lee is posing with Klairs' "Cloud9" item. She is the perfect candidate to market the product, with her amazing smile and flawless skin. Honey Lee is sure to charm many into grabbing a "Cloud9" for themselves after the commercial film is released.
A representative of Klairs said, "Because the actress Honey Lee has a positive energy, she suits 'Cloud9' well. As [Honey Lee] showed a limitless charm during the CF shooting to the point that she radiated, we expect a good
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It's summer and I have a hunger for projects I can do in one evening. Also I recently threw a mostly-finished button-up shirt into a corner and am a wee bit burned out on wovens and their fitting woes; I love me a good shirt, but I have spent a couple of weeks emulating Gillian at Crafting a Rainbow and embracing the joys of knits.
First off, repairs: these are my messy jeans, which I must've had for … eight years? I'm pretty sure the liberal dusting of cream-coloured paint dates from the shed I built in 2007. A while back they were retired even from messy duty when the entirety of the left back leg ripped out. I dug them out, patched a hole on the inner thigh and mended the tear in the back leg. (This is how repairs always go: sat in the pile for months, repair itself takes 20 minutes.) The mend was going to be very visible in any case, so I put some piping in it as well. Feature!
And now some t-shirts: these are based on the torso of the Nettie bodysuit from Closet Case Files, cut off at the line where you would add the skirt panel for the dress version, and with short sleeves. Fabric is 95/5 viscose/lycra from Tia Knight – I've discovered I really like viscose for T-shirts; it's soft.
#1: Rainbows!
#2: What do you see in this pattern?
It's butterflies – you can make out the antennae (although due to iffy placement, most of them are upside down) – but I keep seeing it as bats. I think it's partly because the black is printed on the grey rather than vice-versa.
#3: This one is plain dark grey marl underneath and on the front …
… but tabby on the back!
I grew up with cats – my whole family are cat people – and get on very well with them, and the Elf loves to tease me about my allegedly being part cat. I did the mackerel stripes with Dylon fabric paint and am very happy with how it turned out.
It's been very nice to have a palate cleanser between more involved projects. After finishing these I feel much more ready to dive back into something complex.


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ST. LOUIS – Midwest Litigation Services, Midwest Trial Services, and Aequitas ADR Services has officially changed its name to Alaris. The new name, Alaris, is a Latin word which means auxiliary troops. The company says this reflects the company's mission to be a support team for its clients.
The company, originally called Taylor & Associates, was bought 1985 by Debbie Weaver. Weaver began her career as a court reporter in the St. Louis area and saw the opportunity to purchase the company. Since then, Weaver has spearheaded the company's substantial growth in the regional and national markets. Alaris is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, has 11 additional offices in the Midwest region, 250 affiliates nationwide, and provides comprehensive court reporting and transcript services, trial technology services, and mediation services.
"We are grateful to our clients who have been with us throughout the years," Weaver said. "Our new name is a result of our growth beyond our regional offices to include national and global services. We are happy to continue our journey with our clients and to expand into the next chapter."
Alaris provides court reporting, legal concierge, and video services.
Along with the new name comes a slight change in the operation of the company. Weaver is transitioning from her role as President to Chief Executive Officer. Nancy Hopp, former COO, is taking on a new role as the company president. Both Weaver and Hopp have been recognized as prominent female leaders in business and earned numerous accolades over their respective careers. The rest of the company structure and the staff remain the same.
The decision to rebrand the company is in response to the substantial growth Alaris has experienced over the past 30 years.
Rachael Herndon was the editor at The Missouri Times and also produced This Week in Missouri Politics, published Missouri Times Magazine, and co-hosted the #MoLeg podcast. She joined The Missouri Times in 2014, returning to political reporting after working as a campaign and legislative staffer.
Rachael studied at the University of Missouri – Columbia. She lives in Jefferson City with her husband, Brandon, and their two children.


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There's one thing people say to never ask a woman, and that's her age. But when you're dealing with kids, anything goes. On Wednesday, during the White House's annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Michelle Obama took part in a question-and-answer session with children from a local Boys and Girls Club and Washington, D.C.'s Child and Family Services Agency, as well as the children of Executive Office employees.
One little girl, who didn't bite her tongue, had a question about the first lady's age.
"How old are you?" she asked.
"51," FLOTUS replied unabashedly.
Apparently the little girl looked shocked and amazed off-camera because Obama asked her about the face she was making.
"What's that look?" Obama asked.
"You look too young!" the girl yelled.
When the first lady realized that not everyone in the room had heard the girl's reply, Obama told someone to give her a microphone.
"You're too young for a 51-year-old!" the little girl said loudly.
Those are the words any woman would love to hear! Obama then asked the little girl to come up and give her a hug. I'm not sure whose highlight of the day that was, the first lady's or the little girl's.


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West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress on Monday courted controversy after an Independence Day event in the city organised by its labour wing witnessed "obscene dancing".
The event held by the activists of the Indian National Trinamool Trade Union Congress (INTTUC) to mark the 70th Independence Day, saw skimpily dressed women gyrating to raunchy songs on the stage, with many from the spectators throwing money at them.
The video of the event was telecast by several news channels, prompting sharp criticism from the opposition Congress and Left Front.
However, INTTUC leader Jagannath Rai, sought to defend the function, calling it a "cultural event".
"We have been organising such cultural events on Independence Day," said Rai.
But Rai failed to find favour from his own party which minced no words in condemning the show.
"We strongly condemn this obscene act. We will ensure his expulsion and also that INTTUC flags and symbol are not misused like this in the future," said Trinamool veteran and state power minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay.


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In most organizations that have upgraded to DB2 LUW version 10.5 with BLU Acceleration, discussions are underway about using column-oriented tables to help improve performance of large queries. Column-oriented tables are becoming commonplace in some shops, but maybe your DBA and development staffs are new to the concept. One of the challenges of taking advantage of new performance features built into V10.5 is to find those tables that might benefit from conversion from row-oriented to column-oriented organization. Some tools might help you.
What if your DB2 performance monitoring tool that is alerting you to problems on the DB2 database or instance, could help you spot good column-oriented table candidates? As key performance indicators are checked regularly (every few minutes, for example), it would be optimal and efficient if the tool could save some manual analysis time and simply automate the identification of those tables.
Quest's Foglight does identify tables that are candidates for column-orientation. Here's how:
- When you deploy a Foglight DB2 agent (remote collector), Foglight detects the DB2 version and certain 10.5 specific columns of information are collected at each monitoring interval.
- One such column is Number of Columns Accessed, a metric that Foglight stores for each of your top N accessed tables on a monitored database.
- The result will look something like this screen capture snippet (notice that all of these tables are currently R, or row, organization):
One of the tables on the Foglight dashboard snippet above shows a table with 84 columns, but the average SQL statement accessing that table only accesses 3 columns. Since that's significantly lower than the number of columns in the table, and the table is heavily accessed, then perhaps you've found a table that could be changed to column organization. This organization change just might speed up some large important queries that use that table.
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Best offseason addition at CB? It's 49ers' Sherman
Rick Gosselin
Some high-profile cornerbacks changed teams this offseason, including Pro Bowlers, an interception champion and a Super Bowl hero.
But the best of the bunch, according to a Talk of Fame Network poll, was Richard Sherman, who became a salary-cap casualty of the Seattle Seahawks but a day later a member of the San Francisco 49ers. Sherman received a whopping 81 percent of the vote to easily outdistance runnerup Marcus Peters at 12.5 percent.
Sherman, 30, saw his streak of four consecutive Pro Bowls end in 2017 when he suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in November. He helped the Seahawks win a Super Bowl in 2014 with the NFL's top ranked defense. He intercepted career bests of eight interceptions each in back-to-back 2012-2013 seasons, leading the league in 2013, and has 32 career interceptions.
The three Talk of Fame Network hosts, as usual, were in disagreement with the poll results. Ron Borges cast his ballot for Talib, and both Rick Gosselin and Clark Judge went with Peters.
"Everyone likes Sherman," Borges said, "but if there is one position Pete Carroll knows better than any other it's the secondary. So I'm assuming he saw something the rest of the NFL did not. That being the case, I'll go with Aqib Talib because he has more in the tank and is better than he seems to get credit for."
Talib, 32, went to five Pro Bowls and helped the Denver Broncos win a Super Bowl with the NFL's top-ranked defense in 2016. A former first-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Los Angeles Rams become the fourth team in Talib's 11-year career.
The Rams acquired Talib in a trade with the Broncos. They also acquired Peters in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. And that's the cornerback Gosselin and Judge favored.
"Peters has been in the league three seasons," Gosselin said, "and has more interceptions (19) than any other player in that stretch. He's been the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, a single-season interception leader, a two-time Pro Bowler and he's only 25. What's not to like about that addition to the Rams' secondary?"


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Meadow Grounds Lake would try a fisherman's patience
High winds and cool air swept through the county on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Spring is still looking for a path into the area, but winter still has a grip.
McCONNELLSBURG -- Think spring is taking its good old time this year?
Try waiting around for the reappearance of Meadow Grounds Lake.
The popular 204-acre lake in Fulton County was drained five years ago because the high hazard dam was leaking. More than three years ago supporters, donning T-shirts saying "just add water," raised the local share of cash to rebuild the dam. Gov. Tom Wolf released state money last year for its reconstruction.
More: Still a wait for water for Meadow Grounds Lake
The new dam has been drawn on paper, but Roaring Run still cuts its way through a meadow where the iconic lake had been.
The dam is in the final stage of design. The Pennsylvania Department of Dam Safety is reviewing the permit applications for the project, according to Fish and Boat Commission spokesman Eric Levis.
"All we can do at this point is to work through the process and remain patient," said Dayton Tweedy, secretary of Friends of Meadow Grounds Lake. "We stay in contact with the PFBC. When the permit passes through DEP, the next step is for the Department of General Services to post bids for the reconstruction. We are focused on one step at a time."
The project is keeping to a schedule laid out in July 2016. The schedule indicates that the dam safety permitting is to conclude in May.
Construction of a new dam is expected to begin in spring 2019, according to Levis and the schedule.
The new dam will look very much like the old one.
Related video: President of Friends of the Meadow Grounds Lake talks about the project's progress in August 2016 (story continues below video)
Anthony D'Anna, president of FMGL, reacts to funding for a new dam at Meadow Grounds Lake and the timeline for construction.
Read: Young angler hits gold 4 times in an hour on Mentored Youth Trout Day
"The final product will be approximately two feet higher, and the downstream slope will be a little flatter," Levis said. "Other than that, the structure will be the same."
The Friends continue to work on a handicapped-accessible boat dock, Tweedy said.
Fishermen must have more patience.
Once the dam is rebuilt, it will take three to five years to reestablish the fishery to a point that it can be reopened for fishing, according to Kris Kuhn, the chief of the Division of Fisheries Management. The former lake had a good walleye fishery, maintained by stocking, and naturally reproducing populations of northern pike and bass. It also contained panfish, such as crappies and bluegill.
The original $200,000 earthen dam was built 1962-65. It had an undersized spillway and posed a flood risk to 65 homes downstream.
Read: New owners lay out path for Twin Bridge Campground
The lake was emptied in February 2013 and within four months the Friends group began raising money to rebuild the dam. They met their goal by November 2014.
The $4 million dam would be built in a year and a half, by June 2020. The reservoir would be refilled by January 2021.
Fishermen in the meantime could substitute a more popular and less secluded lake. Cowans Gap Lake is stocked with trout, and winter is forecast to give way to 60-degree temperatures on April 14, the opening day of trout season in Fulton County.
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Starting off with my beloved Green Street Foods! They had a new menu item, The Aussie Burger. A homemade bun (that is GF), beetroot ketchup, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion, a Veef patty, cheese, and pineapple relish. It was delicious! The only logistical problem was that the ketchup soaked through the bottom bun and it broke in half pretty quickly, so I had to finish eating it with a fork.
I also got a large Apple, Mint, Ginger, and Lime juice from a lemonade stall there.
I wasn't feeling too hungry after that, so I went straight for dessert at I Should Coco. The special of the month was 'Cloudy With A Chance of Sprinkles' - white chocolate, marshmallows, and sprinkles. I asked for mine with regular chocolate sauce, so I have dubbed it 'Stormy With A Chance of Sprinkles'.
I rallied a little bit after that, and had some Tofu Satay Skewers from Malaysia Nonya House.
My friends also ordered from Green Street Foods, including two favourites - Mac and Cheese, and the Krabby Burger. Tracee also got some bao from Nonya House - one satay, and one 'super vegan'.
For my take home treat, I deviated from the norm. I am not normally one for cupcakes, but I do like supporting new vegan businesses. Pippa's Pantry was having their first markets, and had a lovely array of cupcakes. I picked a Jam Doughnut, and it is the best cupcake I have had in a long time... maybe ever. The cake part was sweet, vanilla, and moist. The icing was not too sweet, and balanced by the jam and a perfect coating of crunchy cinnamon sugar. Delicious!
I won't be going to the May markets, because that is the same morning as Eurovision. So I will be up early, live tweeting, and ready to vote for that! But I should be back to the markets in June.
Cute Kitty Photo of the Post
She has a bit of a curious face on because of the camera, but before I took the photo this little chocolate delight was a silent ball of rage, disgusted at the fact that she had to stay in boarding and was not at home. So cute in her fury! She mellowed out by the end of the two days she stayed with us.


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Rental management: Tapping earning potential
Long-term occupancy is the cornerstone of consistent revenues from a good real estate investment. OMEGA Immobilien knows how to position real estate in the rental market and reduce vacancies to a minimum. This way, you benefit from the full revenue potential of your real estate.
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Designed for optimized performance over a multitude of applications, the 2215 is a Multi-Mode power amplifier with built in modes for a variety of input modulations and application scenarios that include Frequency Hopping, QAM-xx, OFDM, Multi-carrier, Pulse, AM,FM, Barrage, and Broadband Noise. For each operating mode the output power and efficiency is maximized and the protection is optimized. Empower's flexible and programmable input and output detection scheme makes Multi-Mode operation possible and has the added advantage of future-proofing the amplifier to changes in the ever increasing complex waveform environment.
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Happy Book Birthday The Nutcracker Reimagined by Kathryn Le Veque, Claire Delacroix, Barbara Devlin, Eliza Knight, Suzan Tisdale, Hildie McQueen, Tina DeSalvo, Laura Landon, Layna Pimentel, and Emma Prince.
This holiday collection includes tales from 10 authors who present their take on a beloved classic story. What will happen? Where will the story take place? What adventure awaits? Check out the last three tales today and be sure to stop by tomorrow for a fun holiday post.
There is also a fabulous giveaway of TWO Kindle e-books for two lucky readers. Open to US residents only.
Now, let's begin…
Realm of Angels by Kathryn Le Veque is a tale of a man who is tricked and then betrayed by his own foolishness. What will become of him?
When Rhogan is injured, he is cast out and left to reflect on his actions. Pride now stands between him and forgiveness. Living in fear, he chooses to say hidden. If he reveals himself to his true love, will she accept him? If not, he might spend the rest of his days alone.
Lady Juliana misses Rhogan and discovers a horrible truth. It will take strength and courage for Juliana to move forward, can she?
The love Juliana felt for Rhogan can not be found in another and despite her shattered heart she can't love another. Can she accept the man he has become? Will her family?
A wonderful tale fans of Kathryn Le Veque will be excited to read. It has all the holiday feels and left me wanting more!
I received an ARC from the author for a fair and honest review.
Author Bio: KATHRYN LE VEQUE is a USA TODAY Bestselling author, a charter Amazon All-Star author, and a #1 bestselling, award-winning, multi-published author in Medieval Historical Romance and Contemporary Romance. She has been featured in the NEW YORK TIMES and on USA TODAY's HEA blog.
Once Upon A Christmas Knight by Barbara Devlin is a tale of redemption and true love. Fans of The Iron Corsair will rejoice in this much anticipated character story.
Percival Howe has a past that he can't escape, no matter what obstacles he's overcome. The one thing he wants, he's too afraid to reach for until an opportunity falls into his lap.
When Percy's services are required for a job, he agrees to the stated terms, and then adds a few requests of his own. If Percy reveals the truth surrounding why he made the deal, he could lose it all.
Margaret Hogart hides in the shadows of her sister, unwilling to let her true self be seen. When one gentleman favors for Margaret's affection, is it merely an act, or is the something more familiar happening between them?
A dash of mystery, a cup of secrecy, and a pinch of misguided opportunity create a story that will change a man for the better as he journeys to win the heart of the one woman he loves. Barbara Devlin's created a delicious love story and brought to life snowy nights, and created a playlist that is sure to make your holiday party memorable.
This adventure is worthy of the Pirates of the Coast seal, and I can't wait for more! I received this ARC from the author for a fair and honest review.
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USA Today bestselling, Amazon All-Star author Barbara Devlin was born a storyteller, but it was a weeklong vacation to Bethany Beach, Delaware that forever changed her life. The little house her parents rented had a collection of books by Kathleen Woodiwiss, which exposed Barbara to the world of romance, and Shanna remains a personal favorite.
Barbara writes heartfelt historical romances that feature not so perfect heroes who may know how to seduce a woman but know nothing of marriage. And she prefers feisty but smart heroines who sometimes save the hero before they find their happily ever after.Barbara is a disabled-in-the-line-of-duty retired police officer, and she earned an MA in English and continued a course of study for a Doctorate in Literature and Rhetoric. She happily considered herself an exceedingly eccentric English professor, until success in Indie publishing lured her into writing, full-time, featuring her fictional knighthood, the Brethren of the Coast.
Twitter: @barbara_devlin
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Prelude to the Highlander's Gift by Eliza Knight is a tale of misunderstandings, acceptance for inner beauty, and overcoming assumptions. A story that will leave you craving a dram served by a man wearing a kilt.
Bella Sutherland is not interested in marriage, ever. When fate lands in her lap and she is able to choose her husband, she thinks she has it all figured it out. However, her plan quickly unravels and Bella discovers she made a horrible mistake. What will happen when she finds out the truth about her decision?
Sir Niall Oliphant wants to be treated like every other warrior despite his predicament. Yet, with one simple misunderstanding, Niall's life will forever be changed. Niall will prove that he is worthy and discover that their union was destined. I love this hero, he's exactly who Bella should marry and if you are the type of reader to select a book just for it's cover, well then, happy reading!
Escape to the Scottish Highlands in this two pepper spicy latte that has just the right amount of heat to warm your cold winter nights. Pour a dram, settle in by the fire and meet a warrior who will melt your heart. If you want to read more, be sure to check out Eliza's Stolen Bride Series, there are plenty of books to select and a new one will release next year. Hooray! For mature readers 18+.
I received this ARC from the author for a fair and honest review.
Eliza Knight is an award-winning and USA Today bestselling indie author of sizzling historical romance and erotic romance. Under the name E. Knight, she pens rip-your-heart-out historical fiction. While not reading, writing or researching for her latest book, she chases after her three children. In her spare time (if there is such a thing…) she likes daydreaming, wine-tasting, traveling, hiking, staring at the stars, watching movies, shopping and visiting with family and friends. She lives atop a small mountain with her own knight in shining armor, three princesses and two very naughty puppies. Visit Eliza athttp://www.elizaknight.com or her historical blog History Undressed: www.historyundressed.com.
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Day 1 – Hildie McQueen, Tina DeSalvo, Laura Landon and Suzan Tisdale
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Among certain internet investment communities, 'boomers' have become both an ironic meme, and the struggling millennial's financial bogeymen. But with decreasing barriers to entry, boomers could be about to bring greater prosperity to the blockchain space. For now though, they're still waiting in the wings.
The Boomer Generation
Baby boomers are the generation preceding 'Generation X', generally accepted as being born during the mid 1940's — 1960's.
Born in the decades following the devastation of the Second World War, boomers have often been seen as a revolutionary force for progress; ushering in libertarian and pioneering ideals such as Woodstock, the Civil Rights and Environmental Movements — and of course the first moon walk.
A sizable transect of the Western population to say the least — in the UK alone boomers account for 80% of individual wealth, buy 80% of luxury cars, and splash out on over 80% of all cruises. In the U.S. the situation is much the same. There are over 77 million baby boomers, controlling over 70% of the total disposable income.
In the tech industry, there's a few boomers who may be worth mentioning. Tim Berners-Lee, the engineer and pioneer who invented the internet, Steve Jobs, co-founder and CEO of Apple, and Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, were all born in 1955 — which places them right in the middle of our baby boomer demographic. Born in 1964, even Amazon boss Jeff Bezos scrapes into the baby boomer generation, and the creative force these and others of their generation have brought to the technology industry is profound to say the least.
By 2030, every single boomer ever born will be over the age of 65, shifting the population demographics so dramatically that in the U.S. at least, boomers will for the first time outnumber children. Now, even in retirement, baby boomers are revolutionizing our demographic landscape.
So with the next major libertarian revolution in sight — the blockchain financial revolution — will baby boomers rally once again and take center stage at the nexus of huge societal change?
The Boomer's Safe Space
Safe spaces are more commonly associated with 'Generation Z' than baby boomers. But whether they care to admit it or not, boomers have got some safe spaces of their own.
Having been the most affluent demographic during the extended bull market through the 1980's, many boomers are familiar and comfortable with traditional investment vehicles and asset classes.
Nostalgic memories of the historically high-return bull era have made boomers far more predisposed to investments in equities, bonds, REITs, and divided paying stocks.
With a penchant for balanced portfolios and safe, steady growth, boomers have found their financial safe spaces in financial instruments backed with real assets, and eye the blockchain industry with extreme caution.
Indeed, just 95% of boomers already aged 65 or over agreed that they would rather risk $1,000 in stocks than Bitcoin, as opposed to almost 30% of millennials who would invest their $1,000 in the leading digital currency.
That's not to say baby boomers are unanimously dismissing the blockchain industry. Almost seven percent of Bitcoin is already owned by boomers aged 55 and over, and with new developments in the blockchain market, this figure looks likely to increase.
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Whilst 'boomers' may indeed be waiting in the wings to enter the blockchain space, they're doing so excruciatingly patiently.
To a generation know for their financial fastidiousness, blockchain is a new upstart yet to prove it's worth — or it's security for that matter.
But new offerings from trusted financial giants are adding another layer of legitimacy to crypto markets — and baby boomers are taking notice.
Several financial giants are leading the charge. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the holding company which owns the largest stock exchange in the the world — the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), have recently announced they are launching their own global digital asset trading network in 2019, called Bakkt — bringing trust and utility to blockchain assets.
This move, which could even allow integration of digital assets into 401(k) retirement plans and IRA markets, is backed by industry giants Microsoft and Starbucks. With a track record of offering the leading equities, options, ETFs and OTC markets, familiar and trusted financial instruments, ICE's move in to blockchain could be the green light boomers have been waiting for to invest in digital assets.
Likewise, Fidelity Investments, the multinational financial company with $2.5 trillion assets under management, have confirmed they will be launching their own blockchain exchange.
Aptly named Fidelity Digital Assets, the fund is primarily aimed at enterprise-grade investors, and through hedge funds and market intermediaries, boomers can similarly gain exposure to Fidelity digital asset trading.
However, other leading financial institutions have thrown cold water on crypto assets. Recently, JP Morgan Chase analysts remarked that the value of cryptocurrency remains 'unproven', predicting that Bitcoin could decline further to trade below $1,260 this year.
Likewise, institutions offering Bitcoin futures contracts, such as the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) have noted than open contracts on Bitcoin futures are at their lowest point since trading commenced — likely due to the declining bear market throughout 2018 — early 2019.
Despite the prolonged bear market, it's becoming easier than ever to diversify investment portfolios to include digital assets. The technical barriers to entry for the older generation, through trusted third party custodians such as Fidelity and Bakkt, have never been lower.
Although entrusting decentralized digital assets to third party institutions is somewhat contradictory, such avenues are making it easier than ever to invest in digital assets, and boomers may find it increasingly hard to wait in the wings any longer.
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) from the baby boomer generation could be a huge boon to the digital asset market, with platforms such as Bakkt and Fidelity ushering in a new wave of retail investors in the blockchain space — and 2019 could see a vastly different demographic of blockchain investors.


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Hit the track in the 2019 Toyota 86, now at Toyota of Orlando
Looking for a way to inject a little thrill into your day-to-day drivetime? You found it – the 2019 Toyota 86 is at Toyota of Orlando, and it has everything you need to get your heart pounding in the driver's seat. We're here to give you the scoop on what the 2019 model of this affordable sports car is bringing to the table!
Let's start with the most basic information you need to know before you come test drive the 2019 Toyota 86:
- It has a starting MSRP of $26,455
- It gets an EPA estimated 21/28 mpg
- It comes in three models – the 86, GT, and TRD Special Edition
- It's available in seven paint colors including Neptune, Halo, Steel, Oceanic, Ablaze, Raven, and Asphalt. The TRD Special Edition also offers a TRD tri-color body graphic.
Hit the track in the new 2019 Toyota 86
Most people want to know what's going on under the hood when they see this Orlando Toyota; it's a head-turner, but also has a lot to offer in terms of performance. Here are some of the highlights:
- 2.0L 4-cylinder horizontally-opposed engine with DOHC 16-valve cylinder heads and dual variable valve timing
- 200 horsepower and 205 lb-ft of torque
- A direct ignition system
- Choice of a short-throw six-speed manual transmission or six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with dynamic rev management and paddle shifters
- Vehicle stability control and track, sport, and snow modes
- Toyota D-4S dual injection system with both direct and sequential port injection
- Rear-wheel drive
- Limited-slip differential
- Sport-tuned independent MacPherson strut front suspension with independent multi-link rear suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bars
- Sport-calibrated Electric Power Steering
- Seating for 4 with 6.9 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk
- Optional Brembo brakes and SACHS performance dampers
Where do we even begin? You're sure to draw attention every time you're behind the wheel in the Orlando Toyota 86 thanks to highlights like:
- 17" or 18" alloy wheels with split- and twisted-alloy designs
- Available new rear wing in matte black with color-keyed end plates or color-keyed rear spoiler
- Available TRD front, rear, and side underbody spoilers
- LED projector beam headlights, turn signals, daytime running lights, brake lights, and fog lights – and the turn signals are embossed with the "86" symbol
- Dual chrome-tipped exhaust and a rear bumper diffuser
- Sport bucket front seats and an interior available in Granlux and leather trim OR black and red sport fabric
- Silver or red contrast stitching on the interior
- A leather-trimmed steering wheel with silver or red contrast stitching and a leather-covered parking brake
Turn heads in this Orlando Toyota sports car
Sure, it looks good, and you know it can get you where you need to go (and fast). But will the 2019 Toyota 86 keep you connected when you need it most? Here's what this Orlando Toyota has to offer:
- An auto-dimming rearview mirror with an integrated backup camera display
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with individual temp settings
- Remote keyless entry OR the Smart Key System with Push Button Start
- A 4.2-inch multi-information display for info like fuel efficiency, temp, odometer, mileage, and more
- A 7-inch touchscreen display audio system with AHA Radio, a USB 2.0 port, voice recognition, Bluetooth, HD Radio, Gracenote, iPod connectivity, and audio controls mounted on the steering wheel
- Star Safety System and an Advanced Airbag System
- LATCH for car seats and a three-point seatbelt for all seating positions
If you're still not convinced that it's time to up the ante when it comes to your drive time, come on down to Toyota of Orlando and take a test drive in the 2019 Toyota 86! We're open seven days a week at 3575 Vineland Road. Call ahead of time to schedule your test drive at (407) 298-4500!


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If I had a trophy to give away for the most improved artist, that trophy would have to go to againstbound. Hector has become of my favorite tee artists of all time, and his work is constantly improving. When I think that I've seen the best work from him, he goes and tops it with an even better creation. I remember when I felt so-so towards his art a little over a year and a half ago. Now, it's pretty much impossible for me to not love his latest designs!
When I heard that againstbound was going to have his third print with Tilteed, I was ecstatic! "Vinyl Frontier" is the name, and this illustration is just plain awesome. If you like music, space-related stuff, or just anything cool in general, then you should definitely check out this sweet new addition to the Tilteed catalog.
"Vinyl Frontier" will only be $12 for about 13 more hours at Tilteed (it will go up to $18 after that), so act fast if you love this design and want a nice discount for being one of the first to pick it up! As always, you can use the code "LovingThisTee" to save $2.


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Targeting news channels has become shooting practice, even a business model for some. Politicians abuse us, social media outrages against us, even media watchdog sites love to hang anchors out to dry. Truth is, for television news journalism, these are the best and worst of times. We are still a first information report for news, but also increasingly seen as non-credible. We have seen both sides of the multi-headed 'monster' that 24x7 news TV has become in the last week: There is a face of TV news which is ugly, one which can be beneficial.
Let's examine the darker side first. The coverage of the suicide of Gajendra Singh exposed yet again just how quickly sensation can replace sense on the screen. A man commits suicide at an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) rally to protest the land acquisition Bill not far from Parliament. That AAP is a party with a penchant for histrionics is well-established. Its reaction to the Gajendra Singh suicide revealed a mix of arrogance and immaturity, which no amount of tears and apologies can erase. But what of us in the news business?
Without looking to verify the facts, we see in the macabre sight of a man hanging from a tree an opportunity to squeeze a story for television rating points (TRP). Without waiting for a post-mortem report, we have concluded the cause of death. Without finding out just who Gajendra Singh is, or what prompted him to climb a tree, we have instantly determined that he is yet another hapless small farmer who has been driven by debt to commit suicide. The tyranny of TRPs is guiding a flawed narrative. Whether TV takes its cue from social media or it's the other way around is uncertain, but on social media 'AAPmurder' is a number one trend. A tragic human story is allowed to spiral out of control.
In the last two decades, more than 200,000 farmers have committed suicide, in many instances because of agrarian distress. In Maharashtra alone, 60,000 farmers have died in this period, over 250 since the start of the year. Except for a few journalists like Magsaysay award winner P Sainath, very few in the mainstream media have documented the terrifying reality in its multiple dimensions. Maybe there isn't enough dramatic content in a faceless farmer in distant Beed or Neemuch committing suicide. But the moment the tragedy comes to the doorsteps of Parliament, we emerge from our Kumbhakarna-like slumber to offer some prime time space to the issue.
And yet, very little of the discussion is focused on the underlying causes of the crisis. Instead, we bring in the usual suspects — the hapless party spokespersons — and subject them to a relentless inquisition on Gajendra's death. The noise has once again replaced the news. The real story isn't Gajendra: It's about how anonymous kisans and mazdoors have slipped out from our media consciousness. Labour unrest and farm issues no longer make front pages. Rising urea prices have led to riots in some parts of the country, but you won't know that if you watch 'national' news. Contract labour employment has led to retrenchment in several major companies, yet it won't be analysed on news shows. Very few news channels and newspapers have full-time agriculture or labour reporters, yet will have large entertainment and lifestyle bureaus. Page Three has come to page one, leaving the farmer and labourer as a sepia-tinted image from the Do Bigha Zameen-Mother India era.
And yet, just as you are losing hope, you press the pause button on the endless self-flagellation. The Nepal earthquake strikes, leaving thousands dead, many homeless. The television cameras beam pictures of the death and destruction within minutes of the quake. The images of the devastation strike an instant chord: State and central governments are galvanised into action, the Air Force and armed forces begin relief operations, NGO groups step up to support. TV screens are buzzing with information of how you can help, distressed families are rung up, human interest stories build an instant connect. Within hours, a tragedy in the neighbourhood becomes a national cause. We saw it in Uttarakhand and Odisha in 2013, then in Kashmir last year, now in Nepal: In each instance, the visual image has bonded people instantly.
It's this instant response mechanism of 24x7 television — the very system which has broken down in Gajendra's case — that now provides some comfort in a crisis like an earthquake. I can only contrast it with the Latur earthquake of 1993. Ten thousand people died in the quake, an entire village was flattened but it took us days to piece together the gravity of the situation. There were no satellite OB vans to transmit the scale of the tragedy; instead we had to reach out through crackling phone lines and poor telex machines many hundred miles away to get through to our head office in Mumbai. It took almost a week to bring Latur's horror to the world; today, it takes a few hours thanks to hard-working OB engineers, video journalists and reporters armed with the latest technology.
This doesn't mean we still don't need to self-correct. Even in Nepal, some of the coverage smacks of insensitivity and one-upmanship (should images of destruction be hyped as an 'exclusive'). And yet, there is much to commend in the wall-to-wall coverage. Just one story of a grieving couple whose children are trapped in the debris is enough to expedite the rescue effort. Who says news TV is only tamasha?
Post-script: A few years ago, I watched the film Peepli Live, which was a satire on television news. The film did make me laugh at times, and yet I wondered then, as I do now: Is mocking the media going to arrest the crisis of content? And was the news whirl before the advent of round-the-clock TV really a better one?


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Sustainability and saving our planet. A topic on everyone's minds and something that couldn't be more relevant in this current climate. Plastic waste is a huge problem in our world today but Ford are doing their bit to try to combat this growing issue.
Did you know that every Ford EcoSport SUV produced, is now fitted with carpets made from using hundreds of single-use plastic drinking bottles. That's right – plastic bottles… AMAZING ! It is an incredible stat in that within just 6 years, the bottles used would stretch to more than twice around the world and every year Ford's use of recycled plastics globally prevents 1.2 billion bottles being dumped.
The EcoSport was launched globally in 2012 which means it has provided a new lease of life for millions of plastic bottles since then. Consumers have a huge part to play in this war on plastic and are more than aware of the harm that discarding plastic can do to our planet. Coming up with sustainable ideas on how to reduce this waste is key.
The process involved is innovative as bottles and their caps are shredded Into tiny flakes. These are then heated at a whopping 260°C and melted down before being formed in to fibres the width of a single human hair. The fibres are spun into a yarn by twisting multiple fibres together, and this material is then woven into carpets. Incredible!
We say hats off to Ford for coming up with an innovative and clever way of reducing plastic waste.
Why not check out our latest offer on the Ford EcoSport. This is a very impressive SUV and now you know the story behind its interior, don't miss the chance to visit one of our dealerships and check it out.


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My favorite of favs is Project Runway. I actually try not to miss it and the family knows that Thursday is Project Runway night. I've watched it since season 1. Well, I missed a few seasons when it was on Bravo and we did not have a cable package with that channel, but I've been into since the beginning. I love watching the challenges and the things they come up with. That said, I don't always see eye-to-eye with the judges. And I get VERY pissy when the designers are all "OMG! I have to make a dress for someone who is bigger than a size 0. I've never made clothes for a real woman before." Um, a) most of the world isn't size 0 and b) a size 0 woman is still real.
That aside, I love the show. I prefer the regular show to the all star show. And even when I'm mad at the judges and say I'm never watching the show again, I do. Every single time LOL!
I am also fond of America's Next Top Model. But I'm never on the current season. A few channels often rerun old seasons and I catch them when I can. It's not that I don't want to watch the current season, I just can't ever seem to catch it when it's on. I suppose now with the internet I could fix that pretty quickly, but watching the old seasons is enough for me. Related: the kids and I will often jokingly tell each other to be fierce from the tips of of our fingers to the tips of toes when taking pictures as a reference to Tyra talking about being fierce!
The Real Housewives - I watch them all. I don't have a favorite. I do not watch them all - again, I just can't manage to catch them all. Okay, now, here's where I sound mean. I have said, more than once, I watch the Housewives in order to see that others have it worse than me. {See, it's mean}. It's also a reminder that money doesn't mean happiness, and a good reminder that 15 minutes of fame usually comes back to bite you in the butt. That said, I do feel bad for them, when things go wrong and when they are all fighting and when life gets tough.
Amazing Rave - I love this show. And don't watch it nearly enough. The kids like this one too. It's so fun to see all the places they travel too.
So, there you go. My dirty (that's not so dirty) little secret about watching reality tv.
P.S. Man, it's hard to post each day. I feel like I'm already out of ideas and reaching for the bottom of the barrel, but I am determined to finish NaBloMoPo!


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Keith Messersmith, 85, of Farnam, Nebraska, died December 25th, 2018 in Cambridge, NE. Keith was born June 20th, 1933 to Herbert & Zella (Adkisson) Messersmith. The family lived off the land and ate a lot of wildlife to get them through the tough times. The kids walked to school about a mile and a half from the house. If the weather was really bad, Dad would come and pick them up with the team and wagon. It was a busy life on the family farm in those days, there were many chores to do - milking cows, picking corn by hand, breaking horses and farming with a team. Keith graduated from Farnam High in 1950 at age 16. Keith married Leora Knoll on August 11th, 1954. After spending two years in the US Army, he came back home to farm south of Farnam. The couple made their home on the family farm and raised their four children - Garold, Mike, Pat and Pam. Keith was a lifelong farmer and was devoted to the land passed down thru his family. He had a special place in his heart for John Deere equipment, Angus cattle and agriculture in general. He was a member of Farm Bureau, theAmerican Legion and served on the Farnam United Methodist Church Board. Survivors include his wife, Lea Messersmith of Farnam, NE, sons Garold of Farnam, Mike (Beth) of Gothenburg, and Pat (Sandra) of Maywood; daughter Pam (James) Glodowski of Farnam; 14 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren his brother-in-law Tom Vickers; along with many extended family and friends. Keith was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Shirley Vickers. Visitation was held at Farnam United Methodist Church, 303 Caribou Street, Farnam, NE; Friday, December 28th, 2018, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm. with the family present from 4-6. Funeral services were held at Farnam United Methodist Church, 303 Caribou Street, Farnam, NE, Saturday, December 29th, 2018 at 3:30 pm with Pastor Neil Kloppenborg officiating. Burial followed in the Farnam Cemetery, Farnam, Nebraska. Memorials may be given to the Farnam United Methodist Church, 303 Caribou Street, Farnam, NE 69029 or the Frontier CountyAmbulance, PO Box 443, Curtis, NE 69025. To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com.


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The Maine Women's Lobby launched a new campaign Thursday designed to engage voters and educate election candidates on issues important to women. Read More
After almost nine months of construction, the new Sylvia Ross Home is ready for business. Read More
ORONO, Maine — Twenty-four female college students from throughout Maine learned about political skills Thursday afternoon at the University of Maine while participating in the university's … Read More
The Maine Downtown Center, Maine Preservation and GrowSmart Maine organizations will hold a two-day conference next month on the benefits of downtown revitalization and the preservation of historic buildings. Read More


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To meet the needs of our customers where projecting light into space requires a technical solution, PRILUX presents the HEXAGON family, a complete modular ecosystem of luminaires made up of high-pressure die-cast aluminium bodies combined with LED´s and high-performance drivers compatible with the most advanced control systems. The new range of latest generation modular projectors designed by PRILUX.
Available in combinations of up to 5 modules with the latest generation LED´s in colour temperatures of 3,000K, 4,000K, 5,000K, 6,000K and RGBW, with CRI of 70, 80 or 90 to achieve flows of up to 134,520lm luminaire output and a spectacular efficiency of up to 169lm/W.
In addition, the HEXAGON ecosystem of modular projectors features a multi-lens based optical system with a wide variety of photometric distributions ranging from highly intensive 20° symmetrical to extensive asymmetrical distributions for greater versatility when designing and installing.
It has an Optical Group protected by an aluminium injection module with improved corrosion resistance. The heat sink design, optimised by thermal simulation, allows continuous operation at 40°C ambient temperature and provides added protection reaching an impact resistance of IK10 and an IP66 tightness rating.
It has two installation modes, by means of suspension (ZENIT version) or with lyre (PLAY version). It has an integrated BOX equipment holder with the possibility of remote mounting up to 80 meters distance between BOX and illuminating body, depending on the needs of the installation, which facilitates its assembly and subsequent maintenance tasks thanks to our RSSY (Remote Power Supply System) technology.
The RSSY System also has two installation options, by means of a bracket and the ARQUITECT variant for a single module HEXAGON projector, whose bracket has been replaced by two angle-adjustable anchors that facilitate the orientation of the projector. The ARQUITECT application is especially indicated for architectural elements such as eaves, facades, horizontal surfaces... A very versatile version that allows other uses such as lighting of bridges, tunnels...
The HEXAGON modular projectors are adjustable by standard DALI protocol for the 120 LED´s, 48 LED´s and 144 LED´s models in their different power ratings. This allows us to create lighting scenes adapting them to the needs of each application, e.g. municipal sports centres, industrial buildings, architectural applications, etc. In short, any space that requires controllable, open and flexible lighting solutions.
For high-level sports facilities we present the HEXAGON ARENA adjustable by DMX protocol as standard, oriented to dynamic and spectacular lighting. With this communication protocol, we can create dynamic scenes of instantaneous response in sports facilities with different applications such as audiovisual shows or user interaction, maintenance tasks and training sessions. This version is equipped with flicker-free equipment, chromatic reproduction above 90 and colour temperature of 6,000K ideal for television broadcasting or 4K recordings.
We also highlight the HEXAGON RGBW version that reproduces a very wide range of colors that bathe any surface completely changing the appearance of buildings, all kinds of enclosures, monuments and infrastructure. Architectural lighting will never be the same again, buildings with their own identity that take the brand image to another level. Thanks to DALI and DMX control, the HEXAGON RGBW allows programmed colour changes and combinations which, together with music synchronisation, take lighting to a new dimension. Each building, each space, each environment is a white canvas in which thousands of colours are projected, becoming a show of lights and sound, an entity with its own life of changing skin, object of all glances, which moves, impacts, interacts and does not leave the public indifferent. The HEXAGON RGB offers a wide range of optics for a variety of applications ranging from 0P Intensive Corridor to 150 Symmetrical.
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Moving from a small town or suburb to a large city can be an intimidating proposition. Here are a few tips to help make your move as painless as possible.
Research before you move. . It's important to understand the culture that you're joining. Do research online and find out about school systems, neighborhoods, parking, weather, public transportation, and laws that are native to that area. If you can, visit the city before moving and connect with someone who has lived there before or who currently lives there.
Have a plan. . There are a lot of steps to go through before you start packing the moving truck. Here are a few of the steps you should add to your "to do" list:
- Find housing before you leave, or at least know where you'll stay while you look for a home.
- Never sign a lease on an apartment that you haven't seen. If you can't get there, find a friend or an employer to check for you.
- Have a job waiting for you, or if that's not possible, know what you'll do for money during the first couple of months of living there.
- Try to line up things like driver's licenses, car insurance, renter's insurance, and parking passes ahead of time as well.
Get involved. . Meeting people in a big city can be daunting. Don't expect the neighbors to knock your door down with a casserole when you arrive: city life is often too noisy and hectic. However, you can take the initiative. If there are things you liked to do in your town, find ways to do those things in the city. You can volunteer, network through a meetup, head to the dog park, find a local mom group, and more.
Big cities offer many opportunities to engage other people, so find what you like.
Mind your wallet.. City life is expensive. Everything costs more: food, insurance, clothes, rent. There are also a lot more ways to get ripped off, whether legally or criminally. Be careful how you spend, and know where your money is going.
If you are ready to relocate to the Portland Metro Area, let us know! We are here to help you find your home and to provide you with the resources you need to make your move easier.


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I'm seeing that many of these are clearly tree peony seedlings, but some of them could be herbaceous or even intersectional (itoh) peony seedlings as these come from various sources with different leaf shapes.
Here are some pictures. Enjoy.
The following ones were from the last blog that was posted 17 days ago. They have really reddened up form exposure to the sun.


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For John, BLUF: This is one of those little noted, in the United States, elections that could have big impacts on us, as the results unfold. Nothing to see here; just move along.
Here is the sub-headline:
President looks set to win new term but economic pain and united opposition threaten his leadership
From The Wall Street Journal, by Mr David Gauthier-Villars, 22 June 2018.
Here is the lede plus four:
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is bidding to extend his 15-year rule on Sunday in elections that rivals deem unfair—a growing pattern in countries from Russia to Hungary to Egypt, where leaders are using ballots as a waypoint to cement their authoritarian grip on power.The Reporter uses the term "linchpin", and so Turkey is. Turkey moving into instability would be bad for Europe, Asia and the Middle East. It sits at the cross roads of Eurasia and if it does well others have a chance of doing well. While I have no special affection for Mr Erdogan, I do wish the voters well in a very important decision.
But with economic woes weighing heavily on Turkish voters, Mr. Erdogan's prospect of entering a five-year term with a rubber-stamp parliament isn't guaranteed, threatening a period of uncertainty in this strategic linchpin between the West and the Middle East.
Since a 2016 military coup attempt that nearly swept him away, Mr. Erdogan has jailed former allies he accuses of plotting the attack and run the country under "extraordinary rule" that allows for exceptional police measures and governance by decree. He has cracked down on political opponents and assembled a coterie of loyal oligarchs; he has repressed independent press and purged the military.
This one-man drive has given Mr. Erdogan unprecedented control over all state institutions, including the electoral authority, ahead of Sunday's presidential and parliamentary ballots. A re-elected Mr. Erdogan would also gain vastly expanded executive powers over legislation and the judiciary, thanks to constitutional changes voters narrowly approved last year.
And yet, unlike in Russia where President Vladimir Putin was re-elected with 77% of the votes in March, Turkish pollsters predict a divided result.
Regards — Cliff


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Biological Father Surprises Family To Thank Them For Adopting His Son | The Kelly Clarkson Show
– I wanna introduce you to
a family that went viral for a photoshoot celebrating
their youngest son's adoption. What struck a chord with a lot of people was how multicultural the family is. Here to tell us about it is
the Jones-Baldwin family. Y'all, give it up for 'em! (audience cheering) Alright, well, welcome to the show! – [Keia] Thank you! – So, tell us, who is everyone here? – Okay, well, this gentleman beside me, this is my husband, Rick. Then, he's holding our
two-year-old son, Princeton. We just recently adopted him. – Hey Princeton! – [Keia] And then we have Ayden. – [Kelly] Hey Ayden, you are so cute. – [Keia] He's been with us for five years. He's eight. And then we have the teenagers on the end, they're 16, both of 'em. – [Kelly] Good luck! – [Keia] I know! (laughing) We have Zariyah, she's
my biological daughter from a previous relationship,
and then we have Karleigh, and she's been with us for awhile. (audience applauding) – Awesome! And just in
case everyone missed, this is Keia, obviously. Yeah, I was gonna say, I
don't know if I said Keia in the beginning. – Yes, this is me. – So did y'all have some tacos backstage? – [Keia] We did. – Oh my gosh, I had the steak ones! – They were so good! – They were so good!
It melted in my mouth! (Keia laughing) I was like, this is not on the plan, Keia. – It's not, not on my plan. – It's not, but I do,
I love the photoshoot. Who's idea was it to do it? You can walk around, Princeton. This is your show. (Keia chuckling) You wanna sit with me? You can come sit with me! (audience awing) – I have a three year
old, so I'm used to them feeling my mama energy! – [Keia] I know, right? – I have a three year old. (audience clapping) So who's idea was it to do it? – It was our idea, it was my idea. – Yeah, it was my wife's idea. We were pretty, everybody
was pretty excited about, you know, the adoption, and we wanted to do something special. She came up with the idea, we pretty much went over
the things that we wanted to go on our shirts. She reached out to one of my friends, and he made the shirts for us. – Oh, that's so cool! Man, I love you guys. Princeton wasn't your first
child to adopt, right? Was it Ayden, or was it, did you end up getting Karleigh first? – Karleigh came first, yes. – [Kelly] Okay. – But no, we didn't think
about adoption initially because just having Zariyah
as a biological daughter and we couldn't have
children the traditional way, I didn't want to make it seem, you know, for it to be unfair, because I didn't know
if I was gonna love them the way that I love Zariyah, and I just could not have that. And then when Karleigh came– – It's really important that
you have that discussion with yourself before you do it, too. – You just never know,
and I didn't want to, you know, have them feeling
any type of way in our house. And so Karleigh came in– – [Kelly] So how did Karleigh, yeah? – She changed everything,
my heart was like, oh my gosh, I do love,
I can love! Ya know? – That's so awesome! Karleigh, you did that! – I did that! (audience applauding) – So, Zariyah, y'all were friends, right? – [Zariyah] Yeah. – Were y'all friends first,
and that's how that happened? – Yeah, we were bestfriends. – [Kelly] Bestfriends, I love it! Now y'all are sisters! – Right. (laughing) – Well, how do you feel
when you're adopted into the family? – Well, I was very, I felt
very loved, and stable where I was at. It was nice to know I had a family behind me that
was able to support me every step of my way.
As we said, me and Zary were bestfriends, and now we're sisters, and couldn't ask for
anything better than that. – [Kelly] So cool! (audience applauding) So Mike, you originally worked
with foster kids, right? – Yeah, I was just discussing
with them for a minute that I did work in a group
home for about a year and I learned so much from the experience and I felt like I didn't
have as many tools because I was young and I came out of college, I had a graduates degree but not in this area of childcare or
anything of that nature. But what she told me which stuck with me was that, you know, really,
you just need someone that is love and cares about
the kids at the end of the day and that's such an
important thing, ya know — – It really is! – Is to really care– – Man, that's amazing! – Yeah– – Okay so– (audience laughing) – I love it! You keep running! You're not gonna wanna do
that when you're older, just keep doing it now! (audience laughing) – You originally didn't
know Princeton was white? – [Keia] No – [Kelly] They don't tell you that. – They don't – Which I actually love.
'Cause it doesn't matter. – [Keia} Right. Yeah. – Because love is love. It doesn't matter if it's a gay couple. If
it's a black or white couple an Indian couple. It doesn't matter. (audience cheering) – [Keia] Yeah, no– – [Kelly] You just wanna be loved! – Yes, that's right! And that was the only
qualification that we had. Just love. So, we didn't
say, you know, send us any specific age, gender,
you know, or whatever, so, love. – I love it. Did it kinda
for your family, was that kind of a shock, though,
because you were like oh! – (imitating explosion) (laughing) – [Kelly] (laughing) Was it like, oh, well that's different, but okay! – Yeah, it was! – [Kelly] Yeah, I imagine! – Did you unwrap, like
it came in a package, and you open it up and it was like– – It was like, oh! – Oh! – Turn it around, and surprise! – Oh my gosh, good luck, because you got a lot of energy! Don't you fall! – Yeah, don't fall off
that stage! (chuckling) – I like my money,
don't sue me, Princeton! I worked hard for this! – Alright, well we'll
find out how Keia and Rick made that discovery after the break, we'll be right back y'all. (audience cheering) (upbeat music) (upbeat music) (clapping) – Alright, y'all, welcome back, I'm here with Mike Colter, who is famous for playing a super hero! (audience cheering) And I have a family of
real-life super heroes, the Jonas-Baldwin family! (audience cheering) – Three of their four children are adopted and they recently went viral for their photoshoot, celebrating the adoption of their youngest,
two-year-old, Princeton. So, we mentioned, you
didn't know Princeton was was white. How did you find that out? – They called me to do
skin-to-skin with him. Which is like, you know,
you go to the hospital, and you put them on your chest, I know! And you bond with them, you know, so he was in the NICU– – And for people that don't have babies, it's a really important thing for babies, especially babies that
don't have moms around, so that's why they ask people, because that skin-to-skin, is like really developmental– – [Keia] Right, yes. – For them, in the early stages. – So I get there, and I'm excited, and my husband's like,
"Don't go to that hospital, 'cause I know you gonna
bring the baby home." And I was like.. (Kelly and audience laughing) (Princeton cooing) – And I was like, "no I'm not!" – Yeah. – And so I get there, and I'm like ew, you know, there's a
lot of babies in there, and I'm like, the black and brown babies, like, "which one am I
putting on my chest?" And she was like, "no,
that one over there." And I was like, "the white baby?" (audience laughing) You know, and I was like, "okay, well, give him here!" And I just put him on my chest! (Princeton shouting) (everyone laughing) (audience cheering) – He was like, "ahhhhh!" – [Keia] Growlin'! And I put him up here, and it was just like, I
fell in love with him. And I was like, my husband
was right, I shouldn't've came, because I'm
bringin' him home, sorry. – Awe, you fell in love with him! – Yes, I did! – That's hard to do! I
can't, I don't know how people do that skin-to-skin
and leave without them. – I know! Leave them up there! – Yeah. – I was up there every day! – Yeah. My husband is backstage right now, going, she is not allowed to ever do that. (audience laughing) She's going to bring home all these kids. – Skin-to-skin equals adoption. Skin-to-skin, adoption. Skin-to-skin, adoption. – [Kelly] Straight there, straight there. So what's it been like, Ayden, having a little baby brother? – It's been great, he's
smart, he's intelligent, he's very cute, and he gives
very great, grateful hugs. (Mike and audiences awing) – I love you! You are gonna be a little lady killer! Look it, he's just so cute, oh my God! Okay, so you've had mixed
reactions from people about Princeton, right? – Yes. – How is that? How do you deal with that? – Well, you know, we get lots of stares. It's rare, you know,
where we're from, to see African American families
with Caucasian babies. – [Kelly] (giggling) He's gone again. – So, we get a lot of
stares. I've had, you know, the police called on
me. Where I've had to– – What?! – Yes, where I've had
to show documentation that he's my son, and– – Do you get mad at that?
I would get mad at that. – You know, we've tried
to just kinda push it to the side and just
choose to love regardless. – It's almost like you'd
rather somebody just say something, like instead of, like, don't stare at me, I
get that might be weird, but just say something– – Yeah, yeah, it's just easier to say– – I didn't steal this kid. – I know, I know! – There goes Ayden! Going after, y'all are going to be performers. It's your stage, y'all, it's your stage! – And I'm not the babysitter, 'cause I get that a lot, too. – [Kelly] Oh gosh, oh my gosh! – [Keia] Yeah, yeah. – [Kelly] People are rude! That's like coming up to
ask if someone's pregnant. Don't do it! – [Mike] No, no. – Don't do it! – [Mike] In all fairness,
so my wife is white, and so we have biracial kids
and she gets the same thing. And we have a white wife, and my kids, you know, they look, they're black, so sometimes at the
airport and they are like questioning the kid a
couple years ago, the kid, she can't talk at the time, they assume that she is the babysitter or something, and it's awkward, it's awkward– – [Kelly] That's so weird, we're such a multicultural.. America is
a melting pot of everyone. You see it everywhere here– – [Mike] Yeah, it's annoying. – [Kelly] I love that about America. (audience clapping) – [Kelly] Yeah. This is what I love, too, you're open to keeping in contact with all of the biological parents, right? – [Keia] Yes. – You're open, I think that that's a really cool thing. – [Keia] Yes, it has to be. You know, I think that
it's really important to keep them connected, you know, to their birth families. I call
it my bonus families. I don't want to ever put
my children in a position to where they're questioning,
like, well why didn't you, you know, uh uh. No. You know, I would rather them know, and especially that one. (audience laughing) – [Mike] He'll burn out soon. – [Kelly] Alright, well, we
have one of the biological parents here today who
wanted to say thank you. Come on out, John! (audience cheering) – [Kelly] Thank you, how are you doing? – [John] I'm good, how are you? – [Kelly] Nice to see you! – [Keia] Oh my god! – [John] How you doing? (audience applauding) – It's been awhile. – Oh my god! – [Kelly] I thought it'd be all smiles, and there's tears, too, I'm so sorry! – No, oh my gosh, I'm so happy to see you. – What do you want to say
to the beautiful family? – I want to thank you Keia, and your family, for caring for Princeton and just everything– – No, thank you, you know, for the gift. – Oh, you're welcome, at the time, I couldn't, I was
seventeen, I just couldn't, I wasn't ready, and I'm
really really grateful for you guys. – [Kelly] Do you know how amazing that is? You are the greatest young man, to know that, man, this is more than I can handle right now, and you wanted to do something better for your child. (audience clapping) That's the coolest.
Like, that's a real man. That's a real man, a real
woman that can do that. I think that it's an amazing thing that you get to see this beautiful family that they're with. Like, what a beautiful familey of mixed culture
and everybody's invited, and it's just a really nice thing. Is there anything that
you want to tell John? Have y'all met yet? – [Keia] Yes! – [Kelly] Okay! – Yep, John was right there with me, doing skin-to-skin. He
was there the very first parts and different things just led to, you know, the separation, but we got in contact with eachother
a couple weeks ago when the adoption was finalized because before then we couldn't. – [John] Yeah. – [Kelly] Yeah. – And I told him, I was like, it's time for you to meet your son and be aquatinted with him, but that's it, this is our son. This is our son. (audience clapping) – I love that you just said, "our son." Because what people don't
realize, too, is that, I mean, I grew up with a
single mom, and it's like, a village raises a kid.
Not just one person, not just two. A whole village
of people raises children, teachers, everybody– oh,
watch yourself, yeah I know. I love you, I just don't want
you to die on my show, okay!


text: If you also read my other blog, Small Simple Things of Life, then you already know about Jelly. But, since she is a dog and now my "Grand-dog" and this is my dog blog, in all fairness I have to introduce her here. She is now officially part of our family! Click on the link above to read about her adoption and the unique experience of a young boy's bonding with his dog!


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Last week we attended a Social Media Masterclass for Introbiz and our CEO Darshan Patel spoke to a full boardroom about the importance of social media marketing!
During the talk, which included directors and representatives from a range of Welsh businesses, Darshan talked about the digital shift which has made social media marketing essential for companies and gave the audience tips for getting the most out of their marketing. If you missed this event, don't worry, you can find the key discussion points below!
DARSHAN's FUN FACTS!
91% of brands use 2 or more social media channels to promote their brand.
Blogging is a BIG digital trend, companies that blog 10 times per month get 5 times more traffic to their website.
Social media grew by 121million between Q2 and Q3 of 2017!
Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp handle 60 billion messages a day!
Videos receive 267% more likes than other posts!
The focus of the talk was to convince people to use the following social media platforms more and in a professional manner: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Google+ and Snapchat. To increase brand awareness, certain steps must be adhered to in regards to each of these apps…
- Make sure your brand image looks good! You must ensure that your social media accounts are in line with your brand guidelines.
- Make sure your content is creative! This means making your output interesting and readable over all platforms.
- Make sure you use hashtags! Hashtags link posts via indexing on social media, it becomes searchable by others so makes your company discoverable!
- Ensure you are engaging! Engaging means commenting and getting involved with posts on your timelines, it increases your exposure and awareness.
- Be active! Similarly, you must spend time each day trying to improve your following, posting or engaging.
So, to sum up, the PIXAFUSION Digital 'Road to Success' these are 5 simple steps that even the busiest business person can do! Make sure you take time to market your brand because this will generate leads for you and inevitably reinforce your ROI. If you would like a copy of the slides of our presentation, please do not hesitate to contact the team!


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Film producer talks about his 'Breakthrough' and more
Adelle M. Banks/Religion News Service | 4/12/2019, 6 a.m.
Christian movie producer DeVon Franklin is preparing for his third film to hit theaters just before Easter weekend. (The film opens in Richmond area movie theaters Wednesday, April 17.)
But "Breakthrough," a movie about a teen's recovery after spending 15 minutes under broken ice in a frozen lake, has not been his sole focus in recent months.
Mr. Franklin, the author of "The Truth About Men: What Men and Women Need to Know," was called on by the Willow Creek Association as during recent discussions on how churches and individuals can avoid and address allegations of sexual misconduct.
Mr. Franklin, 40, who was raised in the Seventh-day Adventist faith, talked with Religion News Service about the success of Christian films, how men should respond to the #MeToo movement and the importance of observing the Sabbath.
The interview was edited for length and clarity.
Q: You are a Hollywood producer, an ordained minister and the author of a new book about men and the #MeToo era. How do you juggle these three seemingly disparate areas of your life?
A: I don't view them as disparate. My goal in everything I do is to uplift and inspire and use entertainment as a way to do that. So anything I'm doing, whether it's writing a book, or producing a movie, or speaking or preaching, it's all with the same goal: How does the person that is engaging with me relative to what I'm doing in that moment — how can their life become potentially better or how can I say something or do something that can inspire them? It's like one wheel, just different spokes.
Q: How did you learn about the story behind "Breakthrough," and how much of is it is a true story?
A: I found out about "Breakthrough" while I was promoting "Miracles from Heaven." I met the family, Joyce Smith and (her son) John Smith and Pastor Jason Noble. And when I heard their story, I was blown away. It was just so captivating. I just knew that I had to bring it to the big screen.
When you look at films, there's "based on a true story," there's "inspired by a true story," there's "inspired by true events." But based on a true story is when it's closest to the real story. And "Breakthrough" is without a doubt based on a true story.
Q: "Breakthrough" comes to theaters around Easter. How has the success of your previous productions, including the animated Christmas movie, "The Star," enabled you to present this new one?
A: I think every success is like stair steps — one leads to the other. And so "Breakthrough" being my third produced film, certainly, is building on the success of "The Star" and building on the success of "Miracles from Heaven."
Q: In "The Star," celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Kristin Chenoweth added their voices to that story. In "Breakthrough," main characters are portrayed by actress Chrissy Metz and actor Mike Colter. Has there been a shift in the willingness of mainstream actors and actresses to appear in Christian films?


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No, the two are not realted but Lizzie did get her first at home haircut and we did make a chocolate cake!! Lizzie's hair looks much less mullet-like and the chocolate cake looks well.... let's just say that it is hard to satisfy 5 kids with only one cake!!!
First, the haircut!
Very cute!!
This was a huge deal for me because when we got Lizzie, she was sporting her orphanage buzz cut - freshly done I might add!! I waited a long time for her beautiful hair to grow. To cut any of it off, was almost painful for me. I have to say, howwever, that she looks SO adorable with her little pixie cut!!! Lizzie, on the other hand, could have cared less!!!
Now the cake!!
Let us at it!!!!
Now for the decorations!
The compromise!!!
How did this happen???
Who cares!! It was GOOD!!!!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Lizzie's First "Mommie" Haircut and Chocolate Cake
Labels: Lizzie
4 comments:
Ann! What fun! The hair cut is darling (Madeleine too had the standard BUZZ when we brought her home from China!)ReplyDelete
The cake looks scrumptious...I would like a piece WITHOUT all the sprinkles!!! What is it with kids and their need to put a DUMP TRUCK of sprinkles on top??? They are just too pretty I guess!
I hear ya on the buzz cut! They had done the same thing to Little T. My good friend is a hairdresser so she trimmed it up to make it look less like a mullet.ReplyDelete
The cake looks delish! Chocolate is my fav!!
the joy of the orphanage cut?? its just hair and it will grow. And it did grow.ReplyDelete
Awesome looking cake,but i guess if it didnt satisfy the 5 there there isnt any left for us.
beth r
Your cake looks slappin' good! You have skills.ReplyDelete
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After months of negotiations, ShelterBox aid is being distributed to people in rural parts of Gaza who have been made homeless by ongoing conflict.
Last summer, tensions in Gaza once again came to a head in what is known as the 50 day war. During this time, it was very difficult for humanitarian agencies to access the region, so providing clean water and medical aid became the main priority.
However, continued bombings, shootings and missile attacks have destroyed an estimated 100,000 homes, causing a housing shortage. Thousands of families have left Gaza's cities for the relative safety of rural areas, triggering the need for accommodation and emergency shelter.
After six months of lengthy negotiations and patience, ShelterBox has now been able to start delivering aid to Gaza.
ShelterBox CEO Alison Wallace said: 'At last ShelterBox can help the displaced families of Gaza. Our tent-based aid wasn't appropriate in the war zones, but in outlying areas we can help families who have run from conflict and are seeking only basic shelter and safety.'
An initial 250 ShelterBoxes have been delivered and are currently being distributed to families by the Paris-based Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED), who ShelterBox regularly work with.
This slideshow shows the first 20 ShelterBox tents being put up and a further 60 families in need of shelter have already been identified. ShelterBox will be sending 500 boxes in all, and the next batch will be transported to Gaza soon.
See the slideshow on Flickr
The ShelterBoxes, which contain gloves, hats and scarves as well as extra blankets, cannot come too soon as Gaza has been experiencing extreme weather conditions with snowfall, hailstorms and flash flooding in places.
The ShelterBox tents have also been designed with special ventilation, so that they will stay cool when the hot weather eventually arrives.
You can help by donating here: PLEASE DONATE


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Friday, November 13, 2009
The World's Great Airports On Google Earth
John Travolta is famous, or infamous depending upon your point of view, for living in a home (Jumbolair at Greystone Airport in Ocala, Florida show above) where he parks the airplanes he owns on site.
My buddy Tony, who publishes The Lives an Times..., pointed out that it's not just celebrities who are able to pull an airplane up to the door of their home.
In Wadsworth, Ohio, in fact, people live in a housing development called Skypark where they do just that...
While Skypark is likely to be one of the most unique airports you'll run across it's not a great airport.
These are the world's great airports on Google Earth...
Pittsburgh International Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Haneda Airport, Tokyo
Denver International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Frankfurt International Airport
Logan Airport, Boston
Copenhagen Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Reagan National, Washington, D.C.
Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome
George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
San Francisco International Airport
McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, China
Wittman Regional Airport Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Memphis International Airport
Area 51
6 comments:
- Frank Jovine said...
No Kennedy Airport in New York?
- Friday, November 13, 2009 4:44:00 PM
- Kilroy_60 said...
Frank, I had Kennedy Airport on my list. Unfortunately, the Google Earth image of the airport isn't an especially good one so it was a no go.
- Friday, November 13, 2009 5:11:00 PM
- Cajun Chef Ryan said...
The Atlanta airport is so huge, it takes 30 minutes to taxi from the gate to the runway it seems.
- Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:54:00 AM
- Matt Byron said...
I thought this was an amazing collection of pictures. I love aerial photography. Being from the Windy City I was glad to see O'Hare. It really is a monster of an airport. Hoo-ha!
- Sunday, November 15, 2009 12:42:00 PM
- Matt Byron said...
PS-Your likely least favorite blogger here-Matt from the National Affairs Desk--and I just wanted to add how much I enjoyed the pict of AREA 51, as I was under the impression that those insidious bastards had beefed up security making the ability to get current photos of America's biggest secret / decoy impossible. Very cool.
- Sunday, November 15, 2009 4:12:00 PM
- Donalyn said...
Such cool images - I love the graphic quality of them.
- Monday, November 16, 2009 9:42:00 PM


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Caldeira das FurnasPlace of Interest Check location
In the town of Furnas you will find a piece of the unique world known as the Caldeira das Furnas, a place that proves that we are in volcanic terrain.
The Caldeira das Furnas has more than twenty thermal springs, and the water temperature can reach 98ºC. In this place, the smell of sulphur can be very intense, so it is advised to be careful. In these boilers boiling, with boiling water geysers, there are also small sources from which mineral water springs, some leaving an orange trace because of the large amount of iron.
These bubbling fountains are a place to visit and to be enjoyed by people of all ages. If you look carefully, you will also find a kind of cylinders placed on the ground that serve as "oven" and where the pots are placed to cook on the ground. When visiting the Caldeira das Furnas it is possible to eat a meal that was deliciously cooked inside the ground by the geothermal heat. This volcanically cooked meal is called "Cozido das Furnas" and can be meat or cod.
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Furnas Povoação