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Western society is an addict that craves oil. If our oil supply were cut off, food would disappear from the shelves, and consumer products would remain trapped in warehouses. The vast majority of motorists would be reduced to walking or cycling. While petrol prices stay at a high level, oil companies announce record profits, and drivers remain obliged to toe the line by continuing to hand over their hard-earned cash. Surely there must be alternatives.
In Yale University's Environmental Performance Index, Sweden is ranked as the world's second most environmentally friendly country, with the top spot going to New Zealand . Although this league table uses a subjective set of criteria, Sweden has certainly positioned itself at the forefront of environmental innovation, with the support of an enlightened government.
Eyebrows were raised last October when the Swedish Foreign Minister Mona Sahlin announced that Sweden intended to break its oil dependency by 2020, at which time it would probably be the first Western country to kick the fossil fuel habit. This decision was prompted by several factors:
To facilitate this shift, a committee of industrialists, academics and energy experts has been formed. The role of this Commission on Oil Independence is to liaise with the energy sector with a view to identifying and implementing solutions.
At present, Sweden obtains roughly half of its electricity from nuclear power, and the other half from hydroelectric plants. Responding to anti-nuclear sentiment expressed through a referendum vote, the country's nuclear plants are being phased out one by one. To make up the shortfall, the government is strongly supportive of wind power and numerous sites are being investigated.
Although many Swedish homes are oil-heated, in recent years the heating sector has seen a shift from oil to renewable biomass fuel sources. Public buildings including health and library facilities have received grants to facilitate this transition.
For automotive fuels, Mona Sahlin's aim by 2020 is to provide motorists with easy access to petrol and diesel alternatives such as ethanol and biodiesel. Diesel vehicles can already use biodiesel without modification, and from next year a car capable of running on 100% ethanol is expected to go on sale in certain parts of the world. For its part, Sweden's government plans a collaboration with Swedish car manufacturers Saab and Volvo to come up with mass-produced vehicles that can run on biofuels, and is lobbying the EU to allow higher ethanol levels in petrol. Biogas, a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide, is another renewable option for vehicles that slashes greenhouse emissions by an impressive 95%.
Attracted by the prospect of price savings, Swedish day-trippers regularly travel to Germany and Denmark in order to buy alcohol, and some return over quota. This contraband booze is seized by customs officials, and until recently it used to be wastefully poured down the sink. Now a more constructive use has been found – as a feedstock for a biogas plant located at Linköping, about 200 kilometres south of Stockholm . At the plant, an alcohol cocktail is combined with an unappealing mixture of slaughterhouse and human waste and then fed into an anaerobic digester, a processing unit that excludes oxygen. In the Linköping area, biogas has been successfully used to power thousands of cars, hundreds of buses, and even a train.
To achieve their goal, the Swedes are pursuing a multi-pronged strategy. In addition to switching fuel sources and investment in renewable energy, a further direction is the strategic use of tax exemptions. The Swedish Government is keen to slope the economic playing field in favour of cars that run on renewable fuels, and has started to put this plan into action.
In 1990, a green tax package (including both an energy tax and carbon tax) was introduced as a disincentive against pollution, while other taxes, including income tax, were reduced by a roughly equivalent amount. To facilitate the move away from oil, vehicles running on renewable fuels such as biogas and biodiesel will be exempted from both green taxes. Renewable fuel vehicles avoid paying Stockholm's congestion charge introduced earlier this year, and can park for free in Sweden's larger cities.
Over recent decades, the role of oil in Sweden's economy has dwindled substantially, from 77% of energy used in 1970 to only 32% in 2003. In this light, the recent decision on oil is a continuation of an existing trend. Even if Sweden's plan falls short of its aims, it is raising international awareness of key energy issues and perhaps influencing the priorities of other governments.
Could such an initiative succeed in Australia ? Despite several hurdles, including Federal Government red tape that is blocking the use of the REVA electric car in this country, it would be a mistake with a global fuel crisis on the horizon to write off an ambitious shift away from oil as impossible here. As Mona Sahlin frankly puts it "To hide behind excuses of ignorance or economic considerations is not leading us to a sustainable future."
How Cuba survived its oil crisis
By the 1980s, Cuba had become over-dependent on trade with the former Soviet Union. When the Soviet bloc collapsed in 1991, Cuba's imports dropped by about 80 per cent, and incoming shipments of oil were halved. The resulting impacts were greatest in the agricultural sector, and for a while malnutrition was widespread. To survive, Cuba was obliged to reinvent itself along non-fossil fuel lines.
Within a short time, it had shifted from being a food-importing country focusing on export-orientated plantation crops to achieving a high degree of food security via organic farms and urban permaculture gardens. Much of the available space in the capital Havana, including rooftops, patios and car parking spaces, is now used for growing food. In the farms and gardens, human labour is used in place of machinery, and biological fertilisers and pesticides have taken over from their chemical equivalents.
- Concern from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences that oil supplies will soon peak and then start dwindling. Sweden is keen to jump off the oil bandwagon before it comes to a standstill somewhere down the track.
- A desire to shield the country's economy from fluctuating or rising oil prices. Sweden was hit hard by the oil shocks of the early 1970s, and is aware that over the last ten years world oil prices have trebled.
- Environmental concerns such as climate change.
- The impact of high oil prices on households.
- In line with its policies on social justice, at an international level Sweden is striving to use no more resources than it needs to maintain comfort in a cold climate.
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Purchased from Tibbenham Estate in Anna, Texas in 1997. This one is marked as a family favorite. The notation on the ledger indicates this came from an old Metropolitan Cookbook in the 1940s.
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- cream butter and cream Cheese together and gradually add 1 cup Sugar.
- Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until well blended.
- Add the egg and beat well.
- Combine the flour, baking powder and salt and stir into butter cream Cheese mixture.
- Stir in the almond extract and fold in blackberries.
- Pour the batter into a 9-inch round greased and floured cake pan.
- Combine 2 tablespoons of Sugar and the cinnamon and sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake in 350 oven for 1 hour and let cool before serving.
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A while back I discovered a blog called 365 Cards. Each day they post a challenge and ask people to participate. It really is a great way to get your creative thoughts going. I had a bit of insomnia this morning, so decided to take the challenge. They did ask for a 5 x 5 card. Since I didn't have a 5 x 5 envelope to match, I did change the card size. The challenge was to use 3 circles, 2 squares, ribbon and sentiment.
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1. Create your card base.
2. Punch out 3 circles and 2 squares
3. Attach circles using SNAIL adhesive.
4. Tie ribbons on the two squares.
5. Using Dimensionals, attach squares to the card
6. Stamp sentiment using Taken With Teal
7. Sign the back of your card
Wasn't that quick and easy. Hope you will try this challenge too.
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Circles, Squares, Ribbon & Sentiment Mini Tutorial
Posted by Mary Director at 5:37 AM
Labels: Birthday Card, Photos - Cards, Tutorial - Mini
6 comments:
- TesaB said...
What a great take on the recipe! Beautiful colors and the knots are the perfect finish!
- March 26, 2010 at 6:19 AM
- kay said...
Very unique card! I like the colors you used :) BTW, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment in my blog :) http://creationsonpaper.blogspot.com
- March 26, 2010 at 7:18 AM
- Melanie said...
Beautiful card - love how you used your ribbon on this!
- March 26, 2010 at 9:09 AM
- Gramma said...
Simply wonderful card... I have bow envy!
- March 26, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Great job with the recipe, is looks delicious!!!
- March 26, 2010 at 6:37 PM
i love the way the shapes and patterns flows off from one to another .. a little ripple that makes it a lively card... love the sentiment n ribbons too :)
- March 26, 2010 at 7:08 PM
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What was supposed to be a direct, non-stop Alaska Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon to Anchorage, Alaska, became a bit more complicated when the plane was forced to land prematurely in Seattle.
There were no technical malfunctions, terrorist threat, or serious illness on the Alaska Airlines flight.
Instead, it was an unwanted kiss that forced the aircrew to divert the flight, landing in the Seattle-Tacoma Airport to drop off the man, who is being charged with fourth-degree assault.
On Tuesday police confirmed that a 23-year old California man had been taken into custody following reports that he had tried to kiss a female passenger sitting in the seat next to him – while she was asleep.
To make matters worse, the target of his unsolicited sign of affection is a minor – a 16-year old girl.
The pilot was quickly notified about the incident, while the flight crew distanced the man from the teenage girl.
In light of criticism levelled at airlines for their mishandling of similar incidents in recent months, the pilot immediately requested to land in Seattle, where the man was handed over to police custody. After the delay, the flight took off again and continued on its way to Alaska.
In May a woman on board another Alaska Airlines flight complained that a female passenger had groped her.
Last week a 26-year old man groped a 13-year old girl for a full half an hour during an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Portland before flight attendants intervened. The child's parents criticized the airline for its handling of the incident.
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This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government
Petition Give Parliament a vote on whether Article 50 should be revoked
As facts show all Brexit options are extremely damaging such as: A hard border in Ireland which would damage the Good Friday Agreement, Medication Shortages, EU citizens rights, traveling on holidays being affected. So Mps must be given a vote on whether or not Article 50 should be revoked.
This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months
10,920 signatures
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This response was given on 15 May 2019
This Government will not revoke Article 50. It will not therefore put the issue of revocation before Parliament. Instead the Government remains committed to honouring the result of the 2016 referendum
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This Government remains clear that it will not revoke Article 50. There is therefore no question of a vote on revocation in Parliament. We were given a clear instruction from the British people in the 2016 referendum - to deliver the UK's withdrawal from the European Union. This Government remains committed to honoring that instruction.
Parliament has itself voted to empower and uphold the result of the 2016 referendum.
First, it overwhelmingly voted to put the question of the UK's membership of the European Union to the British electorate - so that the British people could instruct Government on its will.
Second, following 17.4 million people voting to leave the European Union, providing the biggest democratic mandate for any course of action ever directed at a UK Government, Parliament then voted with clear and convincing majorities in both Houses to trigger the UK's notice, under Article 50, to withdraw from the EU .
Third, both major political parties were then re-elected on manifestos which committed to upholding the result of the 2016 referendum.
To revoke Article 50 and thereby remain in the European Union would be a betrayal of the commitments made by politicians to the British people. It would undermine both our democracy and the trust that millions of voters have placed in Government. The Prime Minister has said that failing to deliver Brexit would cause "potentially irreparable damage to public trust" and this Government maintains that leaving with a deal remains the best outcome for the UK. The Government will therefore press on at pace with efforts to reach a consensus on a deal that is in the national interest.
The 2016 referendum gave a clear instruction to the Government to deliver the UK's withdrawal from the European Union. This Government is committed to implementing this instruction.
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What new bourbon are we pumped about? Which hiking trail are we exploring? Why is the next supercar so cool? The Manual is a website dedicated to helping men live a more engaged life. Each week, our editors and guests get together for Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Manual Podcast, a round-table discussion on what's new, exciting, and unique in the men's lifestyle world. So pop open your favorite brew, step into your man cave, and start streaming. Shout out to Portland-based No Kind of Rider for our intro/exit music!
On this week's episode, our ever-affable host Greg Nibbler speaks with Editor-in-Chief Cator Sparks (in-studio!); Managing Editor, Nicole Raney; and Spirits Editor, Sam Slaughter about The Manual's Journey to Japan travel series.
Nicole Raney offers up some tips and tricks on flying into Tokyo, some information on getting around while in the country (including discussions of the subways and rail lines), and the importance of planning ahead. One of her best tips: Write out the addresses of your destinations on paper in Japanese to hand to taxi drivers.
Beards, Booze, and Bacon: Episode Two
The group discusses translations, mis-translations, the dangers of relying too much on technology to bridge the gap, and the importance of learning a few words in Japanese. A little bit of etiquette goes a long way in this decorum-dedicated country. Stream now to hear Raney's most useful Japanese phrases.
Cator Sparks gives us a rundown of Japanese knives and why they are superior to almost any others on the planet — then gives a mouthwatering description of the best Japanese food.
And, of course, Sam Slaughter gives us a rundown of the spirits situation in the country, including the Japanese love of whisky, cocktails, and sake.
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Find Inner Peace and Experience History at a Ryokan: Writer Elizabeth Dahl outlines the difference between a hotel and a ryokan and gives you all the reasons why you should spend at least a few nights in one when visiting Japan.
Five Katana-Sharp Japanese Knives Your Kitchen Needs Now: Everything you need to know about Japanese knives and also where to buy them.
The Weird and Wonderful World of Japanese Convenience Stores: Conbini, as Japanese convenience stores are locally known, are actually more convenient than their American counterparts. The food is surprisingly delicious —a must-try when visiting.
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BRISTOL - Krista Johnson Goodrich has been singing since she was a child.
"The moment my mom really knew I was a singer was when I got up on the table at my grandmother's house and turned a prayer that she used to say to me every night into a song. I was two," the local resident recalled.
Now Goodrich's first album, "Hindsight," which came out in 2016, has gotten her nominated for Best in State: Connecticut for the 2018 New England Music Awards.
"I suppose you could call it folk music. I'm in the folk, Americana, bluesy department, but my first album came out a little bit more on the country side, the way it was produced," she said. "I don't think I can fit in one genre. I'm a singer-songwriter."
Who actually nominated her? "I have no idea, it's a mystery. There's like a little New England Music Award angel I guess, but I'm really excited about this," she said. "I found out when my friend Gracie Day, who is also a local musician, messaged me because she's nominated in the same category and also in another one. We're very supportive of each other."
A graduate of Bristol Eastern High School, Goodrich was in madrigals and chorus back then but she said she is mostly self-taught musically.
"I've always liked poetry. I went to Tunxis [Community College] for two semesters and at the time I wanted to do interior design, but I got into hairdressing. I work in Collinsville and I have worked in Southington hairdressing and that kind of took my focus for a while, but now I've found my music. It took many years to get to that," she said.
Since then she taught herself to play guitar and write her own music, she said. "My voice is my favorite instrument, I just took up the guitar because I had to accompany myself. I've done a little bit of co-writing here and there but mostly they're my own songs. I do covers as well."
"Some of my songs are break-up songs, but I have written some things about my struggle with anxiety," she said. "It's very personal but I also think a lot of people suffer from anxiety so if they hear someone playing music about it they feel like they are not alone."
Locally known as Krista Johnson, she has recently adopted the stage name Goodrich. "It's my late grandmother's maiden name and she was a really important influence on my life," she explained. "I'm Krista Goodrich on Spotify but on Facebook I'm still Krista Johnson for now."
"I want it to be my full time gig at some point," she said. "I do enjoy hairdressing and it's lucrative, but this is my passion. Eventually I want to be a full time touring musician."
"I play anywhere and everywhere," Goodrich continued. "I've played at the Crown and Hammer in Collinsville, the Norfolk Farmers Market, the Collinsville Farmers Market, the Norfolk Infinity Bistro, places like that. I'm playing the Black Bear Americana Festival in Goshen in October, so that's going to be a really good one. Almost all my gigs this year have been invites, I haven't had to reach out. I'm a solo act right now. I'm open to having a partner, but waiting for the right time and the right one."
She said listeners have compared her style to Joni Mitchell, Norah Jones, and young English singer-songwriter Birdie.
The first album, with eight songs, she recorded at On Deck Sound Studio in Northfield, with Tracy Walton producing. The second one, "Salt and Soil," is a five song EP currently being produced by Christopher Hawthorne at Studio 150 in Burlington, Vermont. She expects it to be finished by mid-fall at the latest.
Her songs are available on Spotify and other streaming platforms, and she also hands out CDs at her live performances.
But all this costs money, which she was able to raise through crowd sourcing on Indiegogo, she commented. "I'm really blessed, people have been so generous."
"It has been a lot of work, but I just keep going. The more you keep playing the more people want to hear you play," she added. "If people like what they hear they can vote for me. It's really easy to do."
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a new acting commissioner and plans to reorganize the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH).
Norman E. "Ned" Sharpless, MD, was named acting FDA commissioner last week to replace the departing commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, MD, who unexpectedly announced his resignation earlier this month. Gottlieb will continue in the position until the end of March.
Sharpless comes to the FDA after serving 16 months as director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
During that time, NCI saw its budget grow significantly, with the number of grants early-stage investigators increasing 25 percent. Prior to NCI, he served at the University of North Carolina-Lingberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Sharpless will join the FDA during an era of heightened activity on a variety of issues, including changes in agency approaches to the regulation of vaping, drugs and digital health.
In other news, the FDA recently announced the reorganization of the FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health (FDA CDRH), the arm of the agency charged with oversight over medical devices. The effort is scheduled for completion in about September 2019.
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At age 17, Eveline Bingaman traveled to China and returned to the US with tons of questions:
" I could not comprehend people's behavior….How could all of my basic instincts just be wrong in such a huge portion of the world's population? It was like a huge mystery I wanted to solve, a puzzle I wanted to put together."
That intense curiosity has led her back to rural China where she's devoted much of her energy to solving this mystery and making a difference.
The Aletta Foundation
I first learned of the legendary Eveline Bingaman at one of the expat holiday gatherings in my new home town of Hsinchu. The Aletta Foundation had a booth set up, selling crafts made in remote villages in China in an effort to raise funds for the foundation's projects. Eveline wasn't there, she was on an anthropological mission in China at the time, but I spent some time talking with her volunteer, Gretchen Georgia Fudge. I learned of this mysterious woman who ventures into remote Chinese villages in an effort to learn about their culture and do her part to alleviate poverty – and I was intrigued.
A year later we were finally introduced, and a few months after that we met for coffee and I was able to dig deeper…starting at the beginning.
Eveline, when did you first develop an interest in anthropology?
"My first interest in anthropology was the sense of adventure in it. When I was young, my mother told me a story about a friend who was living among some tribe in the Amazon. I was just fascinated, totally missing the actual point of her story which I think had something to do with the perils of messing with stuff you don't understand.
"Later, during high school career counseling, we were asked to fill in the blank of "what we want to be when we grow up" so they could advise what electives we should take. I went home and asked, "Mom, remember your friend who was living in the Amazon with the tribes? What was her job?"
"She was an anthropologist."
"Needless to say the guidance counselor had no idea what to do with that answer and advised I take more writing classes, which was actually not a bad suggestion although disappointing at the time."
So, he "guided" you to take more writing classes….and then?
"My real passion for anthropology didn't take hold until after I finally took some classes and learned about the basic principles of how anthropologists do their research. First, the basic tenant of cultural relativity; that it is not acceptable to judge one culture by the standards of another (usually your own). To do that is to commit the crime of being "ethnocentric". Secondly, the emphasis on fieldwork – an attempt to gain an insider's view of another way of life, to understand it from their perspective."
So instead of viewing a culture like photographs in a National Geographic magazine, you actually live it? You have a strong interest in the Chinese culture. Why China?
"My first trip to Hong Kong and China was in 1994. I was 17 and went as part of a sports exchange, which was really just glorified tourism. We spent as much time shopping as competing.
"It's going to sound silly, but the thing that struck me at the time was how "foreign" everything was. I could not comprehend people's behavior. I remember being kicked out of a store selling t-shirts because the shop owner was mad at me for digging through a stack of shirts. They were just regular screen printed shirts, but they were all different. Halfway through the pile, she comes over and angrily asks if I'm going to buy one or not. I said I didn't know, I was still looking – and with that, I was thrown out!"
Sounds like "strange" Chinese behavior could have been a turn-off, but instead you were intrigued?
"With all the frustration on that trip, I came back more intrigued than anything (in addition to an additional suitcase of junk purchased at ridiculously cheap prices). After all, population wise, there are so many more of them (Chinese) than there are of us (Americans). How could all of my basic instincts just be wrong in such a huge portion of the world's population? It was like a huge mystery I wanted to solve, a puzzle I wanted to put together."
Before Eveline returned to China, she studied abroad in Australia, the UK and Germany, but China was always the biggest challenge she wanted to tackle.
"Twenty-two years later I'm still trying to figure it all out!"
Your focus on Chinese culture has led to the formation of the Aletta Foundation. How did that begin?
"The Aletta Foundation was first established in 2013 when a friend basically pushed me to do it, held my hand, and did much of the work of creating a brand, setting up the website, etc. I was already doing projects but didn't have a name or marketing or an internet presence or anything, so I didn't have a platform for fundraising or expressing to people what I was doing."
The Aletta Foundation motto: "Changing the way poverty is fought". How are you changing it? How is your approach different?
"I did some volunteer work in homeless shelters in Seattle in high school and that experience really had an impact on me. The thing that became really clear to me is that when people become homeless, as far as society is concerned, they become less human; they no longer have a voice, the right to speak and be heard. Whatever the circumstances that led to their homelessness, once they cross that line they basically become "non-people".
"When I got into my Ph.D. work, I looked into anthropology research on poverty alleviation/development, World Bank, IMF stuff. What I found was that basically, the same situation exists on a global scale. As a recipient of aid, whatever it is, you have no voice. It's the people that are actually living in poverty that are most clear about their situation. They know what is holding them back and what help they need. But no one asks them."
And how can anthropologists change that?
"Anthropologists spend so much time trying to understand the community. This puts us in a position to be well-informed advocates for these populations, to be an amplifier for their voice.
"My goal with the Aletta Foundation is to try to change this power dynamic in the process of doing charity/poverty alleviation. Let the people tell us what they need, and then the Aletta Foundation builds projects around those goals. I call it a "location based" approach, meaning that we don't specialize in any one type of aid, but we put the community first, let them tell us how we can help them, whether that is with health care, education or just direct donations."
I've found that funding a vision tends to be the most difficult thing. What is the most important lesson you've learned regarding marketing and funding your projects?
"The most important lesson so far is how important it is to have a clear message when approaching potential donors. People don't want the whole story, they want a one or two sentence pitch that they can connect with.
"This is where my anthropology background tends to be a problem. I feel the compulsion to try to explain everything in a very detailed and academic way. However, talking to potential donors, they aren't interested in a history lesson. So coming up with clear, concise, messages about what we are doing is still something I am learning."
Any advice for someone hoping to break into the international relief field?
"Be prepared for disappointments along the way. Someone told me that most entrepreneurs have about 10 failed startups before they actually put together a successful business. Luckily, each failure gets you closer to finding something that works. In my experience, starting an NGO is much the same, lots of false starts. Keeping the long term goal in mind and holding on to your passion and stubbornness and you will figure it out eventually."
Be stubborn, curious, passionate, and unafraid to fail? Sounds like good life advice too!
(For more information on Eveline's work, please see "The Aletta Foundation".)


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A lot has happened this year in digital transformation. GDPR went into practice, Facebook testified before the U.S. Congress, and more advances were made in artificial intelligence (AI).
Usually at this point, we would ask ourselves what will happen in the next year, but this time we decided to look at things differently. What could be revealed if we asked top digital transformation experts, not what will happen with digital transformation in 2019, but what won't happen?
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Amyris Sandalwood Essential Oil
Origin: Haiti
Botanical Name: Amyris Balsamifera
Plant Part: Wood
Extraction Method: Steam distilled
Color: Pale Yellow
Consistency: Thick
Note: Base
Strength of Aroma: Mild
Blends well with: Lavender, Citronella, Cedarwood, Jasmine, Ginger, Peru Balsam, YlangYlang, Ho Wood and Rose scents
Aromatic Scent: Soft, woody, warm, musty, sweet with notes of vanilla and a cedar-like character.
Practical Uses: Its cooling action also helps to relieve frustration and sexual tension as well as general stress and irritability. The scent is both uplifting and soothing with a strong anti-inflammatory action. This oil both slows the aging process and regenerates the skin, making it an excellent choice for facial care blends. Amyris essential oil may be used in a diffuser along or with other oils. It is an excellent fixative for natural perfumes.
Description: Amyris is a genus of flowering plants in the citrus family, Rutaceae. The generic name is derived from the Greek word αμυρων (amyron), which means "intensely scented" and refers to the strong odor of the resin. Members of the genus are commonly known as Torchwoods because of their highly flammable wood. Reminiscent of benzoin, Amyris Essential Oil includes sweet, warm, vanilla notes with a woody, cedar-like character.
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Allspice Essential Oil Origin: West Indies Botanical Name: Pimenta Officinalis Plant Part: Berry/leaf Extraction Method: Steam distilled Color: Cocoa brown Consistency: Thin Note: Middle Strength of Aroma: Strong Blends well with: Orange, Sweet, Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium and YlangYlang. Aromatic Scent: The warm, spicy aroma of Allspice Essential Oil is similar to that of clove and cinnamon essential oils. The high content...
Anise Star Essential Oil Origin: China Botanical Name: Illicium Verum Plant Part: Seeds Extraction Method: Steam distilled Color: Virtually colorless to a pale yellow Consistency: Light Note: Top Strength of Aroma: Strong Blends well with: Lavender, Pine, Orange, Sweet, Rosewood, Clove Bud, and Cinnamon Leaf. Aromatic Scent: Possesses a powerful and licorice-like scent Practical Uses: A diluted star anise oil...
Basil Essential Oil Origin: India Botanical Name: Ocimum Basillicum Plant Part: Leaves Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Color: Pale Yellow Consistency: Thin Note: Top Strength of Aroma: Strong Blends well with: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Lime, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Lemon, Neroli and Rosemary. Aromatic Scent: Sweet/spicy and fresh aroma with slight balsamic, woody, licorice-like and campherous undertones. Practical Uses: In an...


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Protestors stage "turning point" rally outside oil and gas conference
Dr Rebecca Randerson from @OraTaiao days climate change attacks the building blocks of livelihood and health. "We call for a complete ban on fossil fuel extraction in NZ!" #fossilfree #endoil #climatejustice pic.twitter.com/mHuzsex0yo
— 350 Aotearoa (@350nz) March 25, 2018
News from 350 Aotearoa
350 Aotearoa yesterday the Opening Ceremony of the Rally for Climate Justice that gathered a diverse group of people united against new oil and gas in Aotearoa. The group comprising tangata whenua, doctors, church leaders, grandparents, students, and many more, constructed a giant sunflower to represent the communities and groups all across New Zealand who are standing against oil and gas. The group will join the blockade of the oil conference today.
"We are at a turning point in history – we've seen our hottest summer on record, sea level rise accelerating, cyclones pounding; with climate change bearing down we need to steer New Zealand away from any new fossil fuel projects immediately," said Niamh O'Flynn, executive director of 350 Aotearoa.
"People from all walks of life, all across Aotearoa are demanding an end to new oil and gas. It's time for our government take the bold stance on climate change that they were elected for and end oil, so we can build our fossil free future.
Grandparents from around the country are joining priests, doctors, and scientists to protest at the annual oil and gas conference, which starts in Wellington today.https://t.co/y4oGIQClcS
— RNZ (@radionz) March 25, 2018
Sunflowers are often used globally as a symbol the climate movement, as it represents both resistance to oil and gas expansion, and the vision for a brighter future, powered by the sun and wind.
The event was the opening ceremony for The Rally for Climate Justice, which has been initiated by Oil Free Wellington.
Press Release – Rally for Climate Justice
People from across Aotearoa are rallying for climate justice and will nonviolently blockade the Oil Summit being held at the TSB Arena in Wellington on March 27th.
Spokesperson Teanau Tuiono says: "We need to take bold, collective action now to prevent catastrophic climate change. We stand in solidarity with those standing up to the fossil fuel industry – and with those already experiencing the effects of a warming world.
"The science is really clear, to prevent catastrophic climate change we cannot burn all the fossil fuels which we've already found, let alone explore for more.
"The oil and gas industry is a dying relic. The government needs to stop handing out exploration permits, stop all existing exploration and drilling, and provide for a just transition for workers in the industry.
"Our prime minister has indicated she takes climate change seriously. That's great – but we need her to back up the words with actions. Ending block offers would be a first step – but we need much more."
On Monday, 350.org and other groups created a sunflower outside the Oil Summit to symbolise all the groups resisting and determined to end the industry and create a sustainable and fair world.
"The solutions to climate change must include and benefit the people most affected by it – Indigenous Peoples, people of colour and those struggling on low incomes. Those most affected by climate change are the least responsible for it," says Teanau.
"We are thrilled to be joined by a broad range of groups who've come from all over Aotearoa to protest the expansion of oil and gas in Aotearoa: Climate Justice Taranaki, Te Ara Whatu, Pacific Panthers, 350 Aotearoa, Auckland Peace Action, Peace Action Wellington, People Against Prisons Aotearoa, Oil Free Otago, Berrigan House, Coal Action Network Aotearoa, It's Our Future Manawatu, Unite Union, Our Climate Declaration, Frack Free, Oil Free Otautahi, and Unions Wellington.
"We invite everyone in Aotearoa to come down and join us to stand up for climate justice. There will never be a better time to take action than now. You can be part of making a better future for all of us."
The Rally for Climate Justice is calling for the following:
1: To the government: Commit to no new permits, and stop all drilling and prospecting for oil and gas as part of a just transition for workers and communities.
2: To the oil and gas industries: Stop drilling and prospecting; clean up the damage you have caused and make amends to the communities you've harmed.
3: To the people: Join with us to stand up for climate justice – demand that global solutions to climate change centre on and support those who bear the brunt of it, rather than perpetuating existing injustices.


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Alex Reeve – The House on Half Moon Street – Guest Post
Alex Reeve – The House on Half Moon Street – Guest Post
I am delighted to welcome to my blog author Alex Reeve whose debut novel is a Victorian crime thriller called The House on Half Moon Street is released on 3rd May (Raven Books) an exciting new historical series. Leo Stanhope is a transgender coroner's assistant who must uncover a killer without risking his own future.
A body is found in the River Thames it is London in 1880. Was it suicide, accidental or something more sinister. Introducing Leo Stanhope who is hiding one hell of a secret. He was born Charlotte, and his father was heavily involved in the church. When Leo left home at the age of fifteen he left his family home never to return or to see his mother and father again. He knew that life as Charlotte was not the life and he knew from an early age he wanted to be a man. Leo is in love with Maria but can his love survive this secret? At this moment in time he is hiding this secret from the world and it must not come out. Leo's fear of being found out pours out of the pages of this historical thriller.
Now he is heavily involved in a mystery involving the body of a man washed up by the Thames. A superbly written thriller that is written with so much warmth for our protagonist Leo. Reeve's describes Victorian London perfectly that you can almost feel the smog around you and also smells and noise of 1880 London. This is a novel that has been carefully thought out and the characters that Reeve brings to the reader are just so incredibly real. At times I was reading this while travelling on a bus and was totally lost in a bygone age. I feared for Leo as every page was turned wondering if his secret would be exposed and what fate would befall him. At times I was so involved in this intricate thriller that time just passed me by. There is so much in this stunning debut novel by Alex Reeve that touches so many subjects including gender. it is atmospheric and dark yet intricate. I cannot recommend The House on Half Moon Street highly enough and I congratulate Alex Reeve on a fantastic debut novel. I am already looking forward to book two.
Alex has been kind enough to write a little Guest Post for my blog and here he talks about his debut novel The House on Half Moon Street.
The story of the story
The first inklings of an idea for The House on Half Moon Street came during a train journey I took with a transgender co-worker. I felt great compassion and anger about the way she was treated. It wasn't anything overtly aggressive, but it was persistent: glances, stares, whispers and sighs. And she had to deal with it every single day! All she'd done was make a choice about her identity. What more fundamental human right could there be?
Surely, I thought, things must be getting better?
I love historical crime novels, so I started doing some research. I found lots of examples of transgender men and women, and of course there must be lots more, people who lived and died in happy obscurity. However, I also found they suffered many of the same issues as today: societal disapproval, legal uncertainty and health issues, among other things.
At some point, Leo Stanhope took up residence in my head and wouldn't leave. I knew everything about him almost immediately. I could hear his voice, both amused and exasperated, and sense his romantic nature. I knew I had to write about him and, after a few false starts, I did.
From the very start I decided this wouldn't be a novel about being transgender; it would be about a man who happened to be transgender. That distinction steered the story; Leo suffers a tragedy that could happen to anyone, and he sets off to solve the crime. It's neither caused by, nor solved by, his being transgender. His perspective might be unique, but so is everyone's.
I've been asked before how it feels to write about a transgender experience, but actually I found writing the women much harder. After all, Leo is a man and almost all the time people treat him as a man. His personality is very different from mine though. In fact, one of things that most attracts me to this peculiar profession is the chance to live as someone else for a while, someone who's quite different from me. If I only ever wrote versions of myself, trust me, the result would be very boring indeed.
And now I get to do it all again! The second in the Leo Stanhope series is nearing completion, and the plot of the third is taking shape. Soon there'll be even more characters for me to live as, for a little while.
My thanks to Alex for giving his time ahead of publication for writing a Guest Post.
The House on Half Moon Street by Alex Reeve (Raven Books)
384 Pages.
Thank you to Amber Mears-Brown (Bloomsbury) for the advanced review copy of The House on Half Moon Street by Alex Reeve.
Published by Raven Books on 3rd May and is available through Waterstones, Amazon and through your local independent bookshop.
Andrei Ivanov
I am delighted to be apart of the celebration of Baltic literature that will be the Market Focus at the 2018 London Book Fair that runs from 10-12th April.
As part of the celebrating the Baltic literature I am delighted to welcome to my blog Estonian author Andrei Ivanov and he talks about his life experiences that inspire his novels.
Estonian author, Andrei Ivanov uses his fascinating life experiences as inspiration for his novels. Raised by a Russian, typically Soviet family, but born in Estonia, Ivanov struggled with his Russian and Estonian identity. At the age of 16, Ivanov developed a passion for punk music and its ideology, leading to feelings of discontentment and detachment from his life in Estonia. Ivanov fled the country, and for three years he lived in a refugee camp in Denmark – his most famed novel, Hanuman's Journey to Lolland (Vagabond Voices, 2018, translated by Matthew Hyde) is based upon this time.
Hanuman's Journey to Lolland was shortlisted for the Russian Booker Prize (2012) and won the Cultural Endowment of Estonia's Prize for Russian-Language Literature (2010). Ivanov will be speaking at The London Book Fair as part of The London Book Fair 2018's Market Focus on the Baltic Countries.
It came naturally that hunger, anger and fear became the forces that propelled my writing, and people, of course, they are inexhaustible sources of inspiration. But it was me and my experiences that inspired me the most. I'm full of surprises – I was born in Estonia but received an alien's passport, due to my parents both being Russian. I was disillusioned at first, in my parents and their belief in communism; then as a teenager I had contradictions with my father (he was a policeman) and I revolted against the system that he represented.
After the fall of the USSR, I was cynical about the Republic of Estonia, because it tried to force me to be someone that I was not, naturalisation, so to speak, which is reflected in my novels Cinder and The Handful of Dust. It's not easy to be a Russian in Estonia, because Russians constantly fight amongst themselves, they make mental barricades, terms, rules, requirements. It's always been like this and it is like that everywhere they stay – they are living like secants! Pro-Russia and Anti-Russia, Russophobic and Russophile – all of them want me to take sides, but I never do, I recoil from them all instead.
I live as a foreigner in my own country, and therefore choose to write the majority of my novels in English. During my time in the Danish refugee camps, English was the shared language used by all – it bought people together from whatever country they originated from. Unlike the Estonia that I had grown up in, the refugee camps were a community that allowed different identities to live together. It's this aspect that I've tried to recreate through my work, using those unique individuals that I met as my muses for the characters in my books.
My thanks to Hannah McMillan at Midas Public Relations for setting up this guest post and the Baltic Books Blog Tour.
Baltic Books Blog Tour – Celebrating Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian literature at the 2018 London Book Fair.
The Perfect Girlfriend – Karen Hamilton (Guest Post)
The Perfect Girlfriend by Karen Hamilton
I am absolutely delighted to welcome Karen Hamilton to my Blog to write a Guest Post as part of the Blog Tour for her sensational debut novel The Perfect Girlfriend which is released on 22nd March through Wildfire. A terrifying and compelling read about an obsession and pure hatred go hand in hand at 40,000ft. Welcome to Juliette's world. A must-read thriller for the Spring.
The Perfect Girlfriend will be published nine years after I decided to take writing seriously. It was always 'the dream' but I only ever dabbled over the years, as I loved my job as cabin crew and enjoyed travelling. When my middle son was a year old, I decided to set myself a word count of one thousand words a day, which I stuck to (as much as possible) and began to enter competitions, attend literary festivals and author events. A big boost was when I came second in a first chapter competition for a magazine and this spurred me on.
I wrote a (really bad) book, but at least it taught me what I didn't want to write. I wrote a second novel however; it wasn't good enough to attract the attention of agents. I joined a local creative writing group and it was here that I first found the courage to read my work out loud.
In 2014, having left my flying career I went on the Faber Writing a Novel course. On the first evening, our course tutor suggested that we experiment, so I decided to write about a character who had been hanging around in my subconscious for a while, someone who came to me when I was changing out of uniform one day before travelling on public transport. I had already started writing the book in the third person, but switched to the first person and this seemed to bring Juliette's character alive. I received such support and encouragement from our tutor and everyone else on the course, that it gave me the confidence to carry on, develop Juliette's character and finish the first draft.
At the end of the course, students are given the opportunity to read their work out loud to a roomful of agents and editors (extremely nerve-wracking) but as a result, I am now represented by a wonderful and insightful agent. The Perfect Girlfriend is the result of many drafts, and a lot of edits, but I'm so thrilled. There have been a lot of the inevitable ups and downs along the way, but seeing the cover and, this week, holding my book for the first time have been a total dream come true. I feel very grateful for all the support I've received from so many passionate, dedicated people.
I'm currently writing my second novel and this time it feels very different. It's another psychological thriller with a damaged woman at its heart, but this one is not set in the airline world, so I'm involved in a lot more research. I'm looking forward to finishing the first draft as one of my favourite parts of writing is editing; it's the time when I become totally immersed in the book and try to shut out 'real life' as much as possible.
368 Pages.
Thank you Becky Hunter at Headline for the advanced review copy of The Perfect Girlriend
The Prefect Girlfriend by Karen Hamilton is published by Wildfire Books and is published on 22nd March 2018 and is available to pre-order through Waterstones, Amazon and all good bookshops.
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I went to a salon and agreed to order an "injection system" as my first unit. I am told it was going to be fully swiss lace base and the attachment would be made with taping the perimeter (I was surprised to hear them say it was okay for exposed hairlines as well...we shall see I guess...). I had my template taken and they cut a small bundle of my hair as sample, but they are waiting for me to decide whether I would prefer custom or stock (they referred to it as "active" units). The sales lady informed me that there really was not noticable difference but it was up to me, and that I would have the advantage of receiving my unit much earlier (a few weeks) than if I would prefer a custom system (2-3 months).
I have a feeling that she is kind of pushing me (albeit in a passive way) towards a stock unit since that would probably be more profitable for them.
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P.s. I don't think I have some uncommon type of hair color if matching the color (grey hair etc.) is the main issue in stock systems...


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Last night, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced the Chicago Bulls in a Hardwood Classics-themed match, as LeBron James flaunted the yet-to-release Nike LeBron 14, coordinated in the respective "HWC" colorway that correlates with the Cavs' 80s era throwback uniforms.
Noted as a player exclusive, the new performance basketball silhouette is simply draped in vibrant orange, while royal blue accents and gradient-effect detailing is evidenced across its midsole unit. Finally, an icy translucent outsole unit finishes off the versatile profile altogether.
This Nike LeBron 14 HARDWOOD CLASSICS features a full Orange-based upper with Blue contrasting accents and branding throughout. A gradient midsole and icy translucent outsole completes the design.
It's still unclear if this model will be offered to the public, but be sure to stay tuned to Hoopjordan for further updates.


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Heading into its third year as a team, the EC cross country team has been logging summer miles in preparation for the season. In order to attend the annual team camp, runners were required to report a minimum of 50 miles run in preparation. Seventeen girls met the requirement and headed to Elk Lake in northern Michigan the last week of July.
Head coach Mary Williams and EC formation instructor Miss Rose Wieber accompanied the team. At camp the girls participated in twice-a-day workouts, logging a total of 25 miles each over the days they were at camp. Team members participated in daily theory sessions learning more about motivation, mental strategies, running form, and studied some famous cross country teams and runners. Each day began with morning prayers and ended with night prayers, and the team attended Sunday Mass together at Christ the King Catholic Church in Williamsburg. Afternoons and evenings were dedicated to team building activities including "Elk Lake Olympics," game night, and a move night.
On the final evening, the team had opportunity to share their reflections around the bonfire about how they had grown as a team and what they had learned about themselves during the camp. Their comments reflected new-found awareness of their own abilities as well as a great appreciation for each member of the team. The team is looking forward to a great season! Go Mountaineers!


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Free fishing derby Saturday at Lake Lisgar
The fish are in Lake Lisgar, the weather forecast is good, and prizes galore are ready for the annual Tillsonburg Fishing Derby on Saturday, July 7.
"We hope people come out and enjoy the day," said Mike Dean, co-sponsor and co-organizer.
It's the fourth year for the Tillsonburg Fishing Derby sponsored by Mike and Rosemary Dean, and Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Days, which was previously run by the Tillsonburg Kiwanis Club, and for many years before that the Tillsonburg Optimist Club.
It happens annually during the Ontario Family Fishing Week (June 30-July 8), a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario waters without the otherwise mandatory fishing licences (ages 18-64). The Tillsonburg derby is one of 46 in the province this week, from as far as LaSalle in the south to Dryden in the northwest.
"So you don't need a fishing licence (Saturday)," said Dean. "Thank you to the Ontario government, we can fish for free this weekend and that's why we picked this weekend for the derby – just so people are out with their families enjoying family time."
Dean remembers fishing with his children and now with his grandchildren.
"That's why we keep going with this fishing derby. I'm not a big fisher-person, but every year I made it out to Lake Lisgar with my children and now with the grandkids fishing every year on this free weekend."
Many Tillsonburg and area families have shared the derby experience – last year they had 234 participants – and the Deans hope that continues.
"It's open for all ages – children and adults. And it's 100 per cent free… except for the bait. The only thing that we wish to see is parents with their kids, or guardians with their kids, enjoying the day."
Every participant will get a free grab bag.
And free hot dogs and pop/water are generously donated by a local church group for every participant.
There are prizes for Biggest Bass, Biggest Carp, Biggest Catfish, Biggest Trout, Youngest Fisher Person, and Most Accumulated Weight.
Last year the only catfish won that category's big prize, but there were many large bass. Rob Rogers, who won the adult bass division, will be back to defend his title.
"No trout were caught last year," Dean noted. "With all the trout that has been stocked in Lake Lisgar over the years, there was not one caught last year. Lots of perch, lots of sunfish, lots of rock bass."
The derby kicks off at 7 a.m., but you can join any time in the morning, and it concludes at 1 p.m. followed by trophy and prize presentations. Door prizes will also be awarded.
The fishing derby is a live release event.
"We have some pails, but we encourage people to bring their own pails," said Dean. "When you catch your fish, you bring it in and get it weighed and it's released right back into the lake. We try not to harm any fish."
Fishing can be done from the shore, from docks, or boats. Bring your own bait or buy worms on site, which are purchased by derby organizers from Chrissy's Corner Store.
"There's been a couple years we had to make four or five trips over to Chrissy's to get worms because we ran out," said Dean, noting they'll start with about 20 dozen. "We try to make sure everybody has enough worms.
"Just remember, there are no motorized boats in Lake Lisgar. It has to be an electric trolling motor or human-powered. You can fish off all the docks, but you can't fish off the bridge or gazebo."
Children must be supervised, Dean added.
The most accumulated weight category is appreciated by anglers who aren't necessarily fishing for 'the big one.'
"If all you catch is sunfish… if you catch 50 sunfish they all count toward most accumulated weight. A young fisher-person might bring in 20-30 sunfish at a time to weigh in.
"We try not to let any one person win all the categories," Dean noted. "If you're successful in, for example, Biggest Trout, you won't win Most Accumulated Weight, it will go to somebody else. We try to keep it fair for everybody."
Many of the prizes and gifts are purchased at Canadian Tire, in addition to many donated prizes.
"There's lots of prizes for everybody – every kid gets a swag bag with stuff in it. Lots and lots of prizes!"
Even when they have record-breaking attendance like they did in 2017.
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Cacao Banana Ice Cream (Now with Nibs!)March 12th, 2015 12:07 pm by Kelly Garbato
Last week I received a packet of sample goodies from Kazu; nestled among the quinoa, matcha powder, and goldenberries were cacao powder and cacao nibs. As usual, when faced with food items for review, I went with my first instinct: make ice cream! I even happened to have a few quarts of sliced bananas in the freezer, just waiting on me; serendipity, anyone?
So what's the diff between cocoa and cacao powder, you might be wondering? While both begin life in the pods of the Theobroma cacao plant, the difference lies in the processing: cocoa beans are roasted before being cracked, deshelled, and ground into a powder, while cacao beans are not. (The shells, by the by, are where we get nibs.) Cacao is raw; cocoa is not. It may also contain more antioxidants than its processed counterpart.
Neither cacao nor cocoa should be confused with carob, which comes from an altogether different plant (the carob tree) and is the only one of the three that's suitable for canines. Both cacao and cocoa contain theobromine, which is toxic to dogs.
Since cacao and cocoa powder can be used almost interchangeably, the recipe was a no-brainer. I only used 3 tablespoons of cacao, but feel free to increase it to a full quarter cup if you'd like a stronger flavor. And as long as you omit the sugar and soy milk (hopefully you'll need neither – 'tis the goal with banana ice cream, after all), this recipe is suitable for those on a raw food diet.
Bon appétit!
Cacao Banana Ice Cream
(Makes just under one quart of ice cream.)
4-5 overripe bananas, peeled, sliced and frozen
3 tablespoons cacao powder (+ extra to taste)
sugar to taste (optional)
a splash of non-dairy milk or creamer, if needed
1. Put the bananas in the food processor and pulse until smoothly blended. Most likely you'll need to stir them by hand several times, as the frozen chunks tend to gather and become "stuck" on one side of the bowl. If necessary, add a splash of non-dairy milk or creamer to get things moving!
Alternately, you can allow the bananas to defrost on the counter top for 30 to 60 minutes beforehand, so that they're easier to work with. Before putting them in the food processor, break them up into smaller chunks with a butter knife.
Note: Since introducing extra liquids (such as non-dairy milk) into the mix results in a slightly icier finished product, I prefer defrosting to non-dairy milk. If you're in a hurry, pop the bananas in the microwave for 20 to 45 seconds instead.
2. Add the cacao powder and continue to blend until thoroughly mixed. Sample the batter and add extra cacao powder to taste.
3. If the bananas aren't sweet enough for your taste (sometimes this happens if you freeze them before they're sufficiently ripe), add a bit of sugar to taste. Any sugar works fine – white, brown, etc. – but I find that powdered sugar results in a smoother blend.
4. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container. Enjoy immediately as soft serve, or pop the ice cream in the freezer for an hour+ for a firmer dessert. Store any leftovers in the freezer in an airtight container. If the frozen banana ice cream proves too hard to scoop, microwave it for ten seconds to help loosen it up (or let the container sit on the counter for ten to thirty minutes prior to eating, depending on room temp).
Bonus points: Served topped with cacao nibs for an extra-special raw treat!
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This month's theme is "Love and Belonging."
Love may be a very splendid thing, but for us humans it also has an entirely non-romantic function: perpetuate the species.
Just imagine if the emotion of love were to disappear tomorrow with nothing equally powerful to take its place. The human race would eventually go extinct.
Proof that love and belonging are NEEDS and not just "wouldn't it be nice to haves":
Children are born in a state of extreme dependence, unable to provide for themselves. They have no alternative but to rely on others to meet their needs.
As mothers, we all know how substantial a newborn's needs are. They require investments of every tangible and intangible resource that we can give them. (Sleep, food, holding- just to name a few!)
Their period of dependence is significant. This means that they require our ongoing commitment of resources.
Something must significantly motivate us mamas to make the substantial and long standing investment that ensures our children's survival.
This motivating factor is LOVE. We willingly give our kids everything that we have. Then we give them some more. We do this for the deceptively simple reason that we love them so much.
Have you ever seriously questioned WHY you take care of your kids?
As a society, we reserve our harshest scorn for those who neglect, abuse, or otherwise break the covenant to love and protect our young ones. But we also harshly judge a mom whose child is having a meltdown in the grocery store or who packed the same sandwich in their child's lunch every day this week or who looses her sh*t at her toddler when she wakes the sleeping baby.
Rather than judge that woman- LOVE her. That is what she NEEDS- your love.
Here's the rub… If our children have this need to be loved and cared for SO DO WE! That need for love doesn't just drop away when we become moms.
Just like nourishing sleep is one of our basic needs (and also a need that is often side stepped when we become parents), one cannot survive without meeting our need of love and belonging.
Love and belonging is just as much a human need as food, water, sleep, shelter…
No matter what the specific need, there's a minimum requirement necessary for our survival. Fail to meet that minimum and we will perish from starvation, thirst, exhaustion or whatever specific threat the basic need addresses.
So, I invite you to ask yourself, "Is my basic minimum requirement for love and belonging being met right now?"
Rate your need on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being very low and 1- being very high.
How has your need for love and belonging changed since you became a mom?
Let's continue this conversation over in our Facebook group and let us know your strategy for getting your need for love and belonging met.


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Dear students:
High school is largely about becoming the person who you want to be. Every choice, from the people you decide to spend time with to the activities you surround yourself with, contributes to the person you become. Always make choices that make you happy and, ultimately, that make you the person that makes you happy. Transitioning to life after high school will be several times easier if you are already satisfied with yourself and your goals and ambitions.Keeping An Open Mind
Life, however, is a continual journey and, along the way, our ambitions may change. This is perfectly okay. You don't need to know what your major will be as a freshman. When I first came to high school, I tried to surround everything in my life with music. I joined the musical cast and jazz choir in addition to playing piano for the advanced chorus. I wanted to live my life surrounded by musicians and songs and melodies. My life is surrounded by music Ð I still take piano lessons and play at my church and teach. Yet, along the way, I joined a writing club and began editing a literary magazine, both of which contributed to my decision to go to college to study English instead of music.Embracing Challenges
Don't be afraid, in high school, of existing boundaries that you may perceive. Don't be afraid to push these boundaries and take initiative. I remember walking into a Down Syndrome awareness center three years ago, scared out of my mind at the other adults and children. Yet my experience volunteering with them has been one of the most rewarding I have had. It is in pushing the boundaries that I have seen myself grow the most.Maintaining Relationships
As my classmates and I realize that we will not see each other all of the time, I've become closer to them, trying to enjoy the last moments we have together. This is all you can do. You may stay in contact with a number of close friends from high school, but you will probably only see most of your classmates at reunions. This is part of growing up. Make sure, as you and your classmates end high school, you have no regrets. If you like someone, tell him. If you had a fight with someone, resolve it. You will thank yourself instead of wondering what could have been.Being True To Yourself
The last important piece of advice that I can give is to be true to yourself in your decisions about what to do after high school. There is so much pressure to go to college, but even that is not for everyone. I believe that we need to educate ourselves for jobs, but being an apprentice, going to a trade school or going straight into the workforce and learning from experience may be a better option for you.
I am heading off to college and will tell you about the process of getting there: be true to yourself in the essays you write. These essays are vital in helping admissions officers get a picture of you. They are worth spending hours and even months on. Use your application to capture the person you are, hopefully a person you are not only happy with, but one who loves living the life you have made for yourself.
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Feb. 28, 2014
Friday Results pdf: http://theacc.co/ITF14fri
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CLEMSON, S.C. – On the second day of competition at the Atlantic Coast Conference Indoor Championships at Clemson's Rock Norman Track Complex, Georgia Tech senior Julienne McKee took second in the long jump to earn second team All-ACC honors.
McKeeplaced second in the long jump with a distance of 6.22m to earn Georgia Tech eight team points. She'll have a chance to place in another event with the triple jump on Saturday. Donjhae Jones earned Georgia Tech three team points with a sixth-place finish in the long jump (5.96m).
In the preliminary running events, Jeremy Greenwald qualified for the mile final with a qualifying time of 4:06.78.
Broderick Snoddy qualified for the finals in the 60 meters with a preliminary time of 6.80 and the 200-meter finals with a time of 21.56 in the preliminaries.
Brandon Lasater and Zack Fanelty both qualified for the 800-meter finals. Lasater took first in the preliminary round with a time of 1:51.30 and Fanelty crossed the line in a time of 1:52.16 for fourth place.
Spencer Allen logged a personal-record performance in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.05, but just missed qualifying for the finals.
The top three finishers in each individual event and the members of each gold medal relay team earn All-ACC honors.
The 2014 ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships conclude with Saturday's final session, with action beginning at noon. ESPN3 will provide live coverage from the beginning until the conclusion of the session and will also air the event's awards ceremony. Veteran Jerry Massey will call the play-by-play, with John Wilkerson handling production.
There is no charge for admission. The ESPN3 live stream coverage may be accessed through the ACC Indoor Track and Field Championship page: http://theacc.co/ITFchamp .
Live results can be accessed at http://theacc.co/ITFlivestats, and additional information will be available at @ACCTrackField and Tags #ACCITF on Twitter.
(Through 6 events)
1. Duke 44
T2. North Carolina 40
T2. Florida State 40
4. Notre Dame 32
5. NC State 26
6. Virginia Tech 11
7. Pitt 9
8. Georgia Tech 8
9. Virginia 7
10. Syracuse 6
10. Clemson 6
12. Miami 5
13. Virginia 6
14. Pitt 5
15. Boston College 3
(Through 6 events)
1. Florida State 41
2. Duke 37
3. Maryland 33
4. Miami 20
5. NC State 18
6. North Carolina 12.5
T7. Georgia Tech 11
T7. Syracuse 11
T7. Clemson 11
10. Notre Dame 9
10. Virginia Tech 9
12. Wake Forest 7.5
13. Virginia 6
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Government cleared multi billion dollar deal with America's Boeing for military helicopters
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on 22 September cleared a multi billion dollar deal for 22 Apache attack helicopters and 15 Chinook heavy lift choppers with American aviation giant Boeing. The deal valued to be over USD 2.5 Billion. The 22 Apache AH, 64 D Longbow helicopters are one of the most advanced multi role combat helicopters, featuring all weather and night fighting features, ability to track up to 128 targets in less than a minute and engage with 16. The deal for Apache is a hybrid one. The deals have direct commercial contracts with Boeing as well as a direct government to government component between the two governments.
Golden Jubilee of 1965 War held at Rashtrapathi Bhavan
The Golden jubilee celebrations of victory over Pakistan in the 1965 War were held at Rashtrapathi Bhavan in New Delhi on 22 September, 2015. Several war veterans were felicitated with the medals by the President Pranab Mukherji. A carnival 'Indradhanush', was organised at the India Gate and 'Shauryanjali', an exhibition being held by the army on Rajpath. A 96 year old Air Marshal Arjan Singh, the only IAF officer to be promoted to the rank of a Five-star General felicitated by the President. Mr Singh was chief of the Indian Air Force during the 1965 War.
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Secondary Education Master's and Ph.D.: Degrees at a Glance
If you're already teaching, a master's degree in secondary education could allow you to teach dual-credit courses, pursue secondary school leadership roles or teach education at the community college level. Other master's programs are designed for those without bachelor's degrees in teaching or teaching experience. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimated that jobs for secondary teachers would grow by 7% between 2010 and 2020, while all principal positions would increase 10%. However, job growth for teachers was expected to vary by region, with the most growth occurring in the southern and western parts of the country due to increased enrollment numbers. School and state budgets could temper growth in public schools.
Earning your Ph.D. can enable you to obtain a college-level teaching position or a leadership position in administration or curriculum design. According to the BLS, postsecondary teaching positions were expected to grow by 17% over the 2010-2020 decade, and postsecondary administrator positions were expected to grow by 19%.
|Who Is this Degree For?
|Individuals interested in expanding their teaching practice and abilities, pursuing leadership roles in secondary schools or beginning a teaching career
|People interested in teaching at the college level or obtaining leadership positions in education
|Common Career Paths (with approximate mean annual salary)
| - Secondary school teacher ($57,000)*
- Junior college-level education teacher ($67,000)*
- Elementary and secondary school administrator ($90,000)*
| - University-level education professor ($65,000)*
- Postsecondary education administrator ($97,000)*
|Time to Completion
|2 years or less, full-time
|3-6 years after the master's, full-time
|Common Graduation Requirements
| - Approximately 36 credit hours
- Master's action project
- Teaching practicum and internship(s)
| - Approximately 66 credit hours (varies widely)
- Doctoral dissertation
- Practicum, internship and/or residency
| - Bachelor's degree (some require the degree to be in the subject you teach)
- Teaching certification and experience
| - Master's degree
- Teaching experience
|Online Availability
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2011 figures).
Master's in Secondary Education
Master's degree programs in secondary education can vary greatly in their aim. Some are designed for existing teachers who wish to further their education or credentials. These programs can prepare you to teach at community colleges or teach dual-credit courses at the high school level. Other programs can provide you leadership, research and curriculum concentrations that will qualify you for positions outside of teaching. You should look into these if you are a teacher and would like to become a principal or pursue another leadership role in your school.
Other programs are for individuals who don't already hold teacher certification and have earned a bachelor's degree in a subject other than teaching. Either type of program could require classroom observation experiences or a practicum as part of the program. You also might need to fulfill additional testing, certification and licensure requirements to be able to teach.
Pros and Cons
- Master's degree programs can open doors to career opportunities beyond teaching
- You can be admitted to a master's degree program in secondary education regardless of your undergraduate major
- Some programs can be completed in as little as 10 months
- Cost of tuition may not translate to a higher salary potential
- You may be applying for many of the same jobs as those who only hold a bachelor's degree
- There can be many testing, certification and licensure requirements depending on the state you plan to teach in
Courses and Requirements
Courses vary depending on your program and concentration, but you can expect to take graduate courses in arts and sciences, as well as multiple courses in your teaching focus area. Specific courses might include:
- Educational leadership
- School law
- Special education
- Human learning and development
- School and community relations
You'll also likely be required to complete some form of an internship or practicum. They vary in duration, but a minimum of 100 hours is typically required. Additionally, an action project or another project that demonstrates your skills is often required prior to graduation.
Online Degree Options
There are some online master's degree programs in secondary education available from reputable schools, but they aren't abundant. Although all degree coursework can be completed online, there are still fieldwork/observation and student teaching requirements that must be completed in person.
Getting Ahead with This Degree
Education administrators and principals have a better job outlook and make significantly higher salaries than do teachers with this degree; thus, if you already have teaching experience, finding a program that offers a concentration that can lead to licensure as a principal can open up more opportunities to you.
Some programs also offer the Teaching English Language Learners (TELL) certificate, which can better prepare you to work in classroom settings where students are learning English as a second language (ESL). According to the BLS, schools often have difficulty finding ESL teachers, so becoming certified in this area could open job opportunities for you.
Ph.D. in Secondary Education
Ph.D.s are typically not available in secondary education; however, there are Ph.D. programs that offer concentrations or emphases in related areas, such as educational research or curriculum and instruction.
The concentration you choose determines what you can do with your degree. Doctorates in educational leadership can be used to obtain a higher education cognate or superintendent certification as part of the degree program. Curriculum and instruction programs, sometimes called curriculum and social inquiry programs, prepare you for leadership and evaluative roles in curriculum development. There are some higher education administration positions that only require a master's degree, but most dean and provost positions require a doctorate.
Pros and Cons
- Ph.D.s are a testament to your distinction and achievement
- A Ph.D. can enable you to teach education at the university level
- Some programs allow you to begin your graduate studies during your undergraduate senior year
- The cost of your education may outweigh possible salary benefits
- You'll likely be applying for some of the same jobs as master's degree holders
- Programs can take an additional 3-6 years to complete after a master's degree
Courses and Requirements
Coursework requirements vary significantly depending on your chosen degree emphasis. Most programs will assign an adviser to you, and you'll work closely with him or her in the shaping of your specific program and goals. Some courses you might take at the doctoral level are:
- Leadership theory
- Organizational and human interaction
- Educational policy
- Change in educational systems
- Cultural and societal patterns
- Curriculum theory
You'll also likely be a member of a cohort and have coursework specific to that cohort, as well as repeated evaluation and assessment by faculty with regard to your portfolio and progress. You'll have to complete an original dissertation, as well as complete some combination of practicum, internship and residency requirements.
Online Degree Options
There are accredited online options available for Ph.D. programs in education. However, their acceptance rates can be very limited, so make sure you plan ahead and apply as early as possible. Also, some on-campus time is generally required, but this can be as little as one week per year.
Getting Ahead with This Degree
You can choose a concentration in some programs, which can elevate your experience and aptitude in specific areas. Since postsecondary teachers tend to teach specialized subjects, it can help your teaching career to learn all you can about a specific area of interest. You could also try to get your research published while earning your degree, since research accomplishments are a factor in whether you're granted tenure as a professor. Earning tenure could also later lead to job opportunities in higher education administration. If your program offers it as an option, you can choose to obtain additional certification so that you're eligible for superintendent or similar positions in higher education.


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