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Yesterday, I went to the lake with the children. We drove down the road to town. We passed through town which is mostly just a school, a church at the top of a hill of wheat (where Vikings are buried in mounds by the horse pasture), and a little shop that sells ice cream and bread and we wonder how it survives. Then we pass through more fields under the blue sky---we are listening to 80s American tunes on the radio and I know all the words! Ha ha my kids are amazed--- and through a small the forest where we saw the moose last year, and then there is the lake.
This is thirty miles or so from Oslo, but sometimes, when viewed at a certain angle or caught in a certain light, this place offers the tranquility and stillness of the another era, another time. And then, the light changes or the angle shifts and it's back to iphones and malls and life in the modern world.
It was such a beautiful day yesterday! It was supposed to rain so it was even more preciously gorgeous. It was the first real summer day since we arrived three weeks ago. The sky was endless blue, the girl selling strawberries by the barn was sheltered by an umbrella and a sunhat, and, when we got to the lake, it was hot enough to actually want to swim. We had a picnic and the kids were swimming and time was passing when I heard a child cry.
The beach is so small and quiet. I love Norway because of its quiet. The swimmers do not yell from the water up to the towel people. Children play well and are addressed immediately if they have a problem. There is no music playing. Once I heard a mobile phone ring. It's not silent but it is quiet.
So this child's cry. He was three or four years old, standing on the edge of the water, and having quite a fit as his red blow-up beach ball floated away, out around the grass and cattails, out of his reach. Out of his mother's reach too. She took his hand and led him back to the beach towel, she didn't look at anyone, perhaps embarrassed, and got on with things.
I assume everyone saw the drifting ball. But no one went after it. No one looked at the ball or talked to each other or pointed or anything. Even the swimmers deliberately ignored it. I almost asked my daughter, but thought better of it. They know something perhaps. And that ball was drifting pretty fast.
After about five minutes, a boy walked decisively into the lake and started to swim after it. He was 14, we later decided. O yes! I thought. He's going after it! I wanted so much for the world to come together like this! I watched him swim. I watched the ball sail further. He kept swimming and the ball kept sailing. He was getting pretty far out. I had stopped watching my kids altogether. Is he going to be ok? Is he being watched by anyone else? No one else on the beach seemed at all aware of this deepening saga. His people weren't nervously looking after him.
Until his father stepped in and started swimming. Another wave of relief and joy swept through me. He swam hard and the boy swam too----but less so than before, he was really tiring---and the ball was all the over in the reeds by the other shore. But that boy was not going to stop.
The father, the boy, the ball all came together somehow and eventually swam back. When they got out of the water, the boy sort of tossed the ball to the kid. No one said anything and he expected nothing. No one on the little beach acknowledged this heroic deed, though I----the weird American---did kind of smile at him and nodded a little as he passed.
The boy sat down and breathed heavy for about 20 minutes. The father returned to his newspaper. The mothers continued chatting. I was practically weeping with the joy and beauty and wonder of it all.
Today, we woke to the most torrential rain. I looked at some photos I took yesterday and couldn't believe it was the same planet. We watched movies and I vacuumed and stared out at the pouring rain wondering where the three weeks went (my husband joins us on Sunday!) and then, when we were all so restless it was too much, we drove to my husband's 92 year old grandfather's (who dresses in a tie and jacket each day for lunch at the elderly center, and still does the snow shoveling) house to pick cherries and raspberries.
That was about the time that the bombs went off in Oslo. That was about the time that some of the young people on Utoya Island were fleeing across the water. And suddenly, yesterday in Norway feels like a different era----maybe not more peaceful, but more quiet. Suddenly, yesterday feels like a different world.


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Hesehus selected as e-commerce partner for two new ambitious online players
Hesehus welcomes and looks forward to a strong cooperation with the international eyewear manufacturer Design Eyewear Group and online supplier of workwear Billig-Arbejdstøj.dk that both have huge online objectives and both have selected Hesehus as their new e-commerce partner.
Billig-Arbejdstøj.dk is a significant player on the online market with sales of workwear and promotional wear in Denmark and Sweden. For Billig-Arbejdstøj.dk it is important to have a solution which is scalable to make it future-proof and possible to grow together with the company in its growth adventure to become Scandinavia's preferred webshop for workwear shopping.
Also Hesehus's ecosystem that builds on a powerful cooperation with the industry's leading supplier of technologies and add-on services played a significant role when Billig-Arbejdstøj.dk selected Hesehus as its e-commerce partner.
The ambitious e-commerce solution consists of the full Bizzkit e-commerce platform containing PIM, DAM, CMS and webshop where in particular Bizzkit PIM is an important factor as it can handle large volumes of data and products which are essential for a company such as Billig-Arbejdstøj.dk.
The eyewear manufacturer Design Eyewear Group International is a large global company with headquarters in Aarhus and offices in Paris and San Francisco. Today, the company has more than 250 employees and 15,000 opticians as its customers in more than 27 different countries.
Hesehus will help Design Eyewear Group to fulfil its ambitious online objective to have an international customer portal including webshop that can make life for Design Eyewear Group customers even easier and thus make the international eyewear manufacturer an even more attractive supplier and business partner for the opticians.
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The Latest Attempt to Criminalize Internet Gambling...
Why is the government always the last to learn the lessons of history?
Last week, Congress passed its latest law to criminalize internet gambling. This time, rather than go after American citizens engaging in their "subversive" behavior (which has thus far proved futile in cyberspace), and rather than go after the online casinos (also virtually impossible since most online casinos are located outside the U.S.), Congress, in its infinite wisdom, has decided that the true culprit of internet gambling is, obviously, the credit card companies. Specifically, the law makes it illegal for banks and credit card companies to process payments to online casinos - though not all online casinos; only those that are on a list the government will prepare.
Man, where to start?! Columnist George F. Will describes the law as "Prohibition II", and accurately predicts that this law will be as effective at stopping people from gambling online as the first Prohibition was at stopping Americans from drinking alcohol. Is there really any rational person alive who truly believes this will work?
Just who exactly stands to benefit from the law? Not the bricks-and-mortar casinos who, despite facing competition from cyberspace, have come out decidedly opposed to the law because 1) they never see a government intent on regulating their industry as a good thing, and 2) online gambling has actually proven to "wet the appetites of millions for the real casino experience".
Look closer and what we see is political posturing to social conservatives three weeks before the midterm elections. After all, does it raises anyone else's eyebrows that the law was passed 32 minutes before Congress adjourned for the year? Will suggests that the law is designed to protect the state governments' monopolies on gambling - 48 states have legalized some combination of state-run lotteries, casinos, video poker, etc. This law is simply an attempt to make sure that when people choose to gamble, they are losing their money to the State, rather than to private casinos.
The government ought to heed the lessons of history. First of all, it has proven quite futile to criminalize this type of common behavior that most Americans view as, at worst, a guilty pleasure. Second of all, even if the government is determined to eliminate internet gambling, surely going after the credit card companies isn't going to get the job done.
Here's a thought: why not make online gambling legal, and regulate it? The tax proceeds could help finance our spiraling national debt and reduce the annual budget deficit. Unlike existing state-run lotteries, online gambling wouldn't even be a regressive tax on the poorest Americans, since most online gamblers tend to be in the higher income earning tax brackets. This is not even to mention the "freedom" argument, that people should be free to spend their money how they want.
All of which might sound great to rational people. But try telling that to a government intent on pandering to social conservatives and protecting state-run monopolies.


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To date, there have been 12 shootings in Brantford, with four fatalities, said the chief. I believe that you have already reported that the rate of shootings in Brantford is twice that of Toronto this is true.
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Donald Trump promised to watch the Leonardo DiCaprio documentary titled "Before the Flood" in a meeting at Trump Tower in New York City Wednesday. Leonardo DiCaprio and Terry Tamminen, the CEO of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation met with the president-elect to discuss jobs "centered on preserving the environment which can boost the economy," USA Today reports.
Hopefully, Trump will keep his promise and watch the climate documentary
After the meeting Tamminen made a statement to Associated Press saying, "Today, we presented the president-elect and his advisors with a framework — which LDF developed in consultation with leading voices in the fields of economics and environmentalism — that details how to unleash a major economic revival across the United States that is centered on investments in sustainable infrastructure."
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Donald Trump stand on climate change worried many during campaign
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"Before the Flood" has been described a fascinating documentary and many celebs have commented on the strong presentation of this global problem.
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Today we are going to see the Sri Andhra Shirdi Sai Mandir, Balabhadrapuram, East Godavari Dist. This temple is It is often refered as Andhra Shiridi by locals. It is about 20kms from Samalkot Jn. It is on the way from Samalkot to Anaparthi. There are lot of buses plying from Samalkot Railway Station towards the temple.
Special Features of this Sai Baba Mandir
1. A Very Powerful Sri chakram is placed in front of Baba's statue which fulfills all the desires and wishes of the Sai Devotees who pray there.
2. The temple is a two storied building, the lower floor is used as Kalyanamandapam.
3. There is a Big Dhyana Mandir which helps devotees to complete their Meditation & Cosmic Vibrations can be felt at the Dhyana Mandir.
4. Pulav Rice is sold as Prasadam at minimum cost.
Temple Address
Sri Andhra Shirdi Sai Mandir.
East Godavari Dist.
Andhra Pradesh.
Sri Andhra Shirdi Sai Mandir.
East Godavari Dist.
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SALT LAKE CITY -- As part of the new health care law passed by Congress last year, the Department of Health and Human Services Monday released new standards for insurance marketplaces, which would allow individuals and small businesses to shop for health insurance.
According to the HHS, the regulatory framework -- exchange -- will "make it easier for individuals and small businesses to compare health plans, get answers to questions, find out if they are eligible for tax credits for private insurance or health programs like the Children's Health Insurance Program, and enroll in a health plan that meets their needs."
The new standards are set to take effect by 2014, opening up an exchange system for every state to tap into, with federal officials assessing a state's "operational readiness" by Jan. 1, 2013. Even if a state is not fully operational or unwilling to do so, individuals and small businesses will still be able to use the exchange.
"Exchanges offer Americans competition, choice, and clout," said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. "Insurance companies will compete for business on a transparent, level playing field, driving down costs; and Exchanges will give individuals and small businesses the same purchasing power as big businesses and a choice of plans to fit their needs."
Exchanges offer Americans competition, choice, and clout.
–Kathleen Sebelius
Although the Affordable Care Act has been challenged by more than two dozen states as to its constitutionality, both Republicans and Democrats support exchanges and their ability to provide individuals and small businesses with increased buying power. However, neither party is able to come to an agreement as to how a national exchange is to be organized.
"States are leading the way in implementing health reform, and (a national exchange) builds on that momentum by giving states flexibility to design the Exchange that works for them," said Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight Director Steve Larsen. "This regulation allows us to meet states where they are."
Secretary Sebelius said once the new health care reforms were fully implemented, the exchange system would make buying health insurance similar to buying home appliances or an airlines ticket.
Additionally, the HHS said an exchange will help families determine whether they're eligible for Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program or federal subsidies offered as a tax credit during the purchase of private insurance.
According to recent Congressional Budget Office predictions, by 2019, about 24 million people will have insurance through exchanges, with nearly 80 percent of them receiving federal subsidies.
However, Sen. Orrin Hatch, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, criticized the Obama administration for creating onerous requirements for each state to meet.
"As we continue to closely examine this proposed regulation, one thing is clear -- despite all the rhetoric about state flexibility, the Obama Administration is once again pushing for a Washington-dictated approach," Hatch said. "A 350 page regulation that uses 580 'musts' and 811 'requires' is not exactly a paragon for promoting state flexibility."
- Look for and compare private health plans
- Get answers to questions about your health coverage options
- Find out if you're eligible for health programs or tax credits that make coverage more affordable
- Enroll in a health plan that meets your needs
What this means for you:
- For individuals and families, the Exchange is a single place where you can enroll in private or public health insurance coverage.
- For small employers, the Exchange is a way to level the playing field, where you have better choice of plans and insurers at a lower cost, the way larger employers do now.
Hatch praised Utah for its successful exchange, which was tailored to meet the needs of the state. But with the new regulations, he said even Utah would struggle to meet the requirements.
"Utah has a successful exchange … however, it is likely that it would not be considered compliant with the onerous and costly requirements of this regulation as written. Failure to meet the long list of federal requirements in establishing an exchange would allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set up a federal exchange in the state," he said. "This regulation is another example of how the Administration is not serious about providing state flexibility or reducing health care coasts for American families."
Hatch added: "I have always said that Washington should allow states to be 50 laboratories of innovation to provide the solutions that meet the unique needs of their constituents. This is yet another 'one-size-fits-all' approach to healthcare that American people have overwhelmingly rejected."
Nevertheless, the HHS contends that an exchange will be the most beneficial to individuals, families and small businesses seeking competitive health insurance plans, citing President Obama's previous statements concerning the need for health care reform and an open market system, saying:
"A market where Americans can one-stop shop for a health care plan, compare benefits and prices, and choose the plan that's best for them, in the same way that Members of Congress and their families can," he said. "None of these plans should deny coverage on the basis of a preexisting condition, and all of these plans should include an affordable basic benefits package that includes prevention, and protection against catastrophic costs."
The HHS is expected to offer more information on the exchange, clarifying "essential health benefits" covered in health plans at a later date.
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create a new document, 1024x768px, set foreground color to #6e3f68 and background color to #261e25. Then create a radial gradient from the center of the document to one of the corners.
Step 2: Step 2
Double click the text layer to apply the following styles:
- Drop Shadow: Just change the Size to 27.
- Bevel and Emboss: Change the Size to 40, the Gloss Contour to Gaussian and check the Anti-aliased box, the Highlight Mode to Overlay, and the Shadow Mode color to #7d7d7d. (You might need to adjust the Size value if you are using a different font family of size.)
- Texture: Choose the Woven Pattern (this Pattern is located on Patterns group), and set the Depth to 20.
- Gradient Overlay: Change the Blend Mode to Soft Light, and click the Gradient box to modify the colors.
The Gradient is created using two colors, #6e6e6e and #464646.
This is what you should get after applying the styles above:
Step 3: Step 3
The text is starting to get the "stuffed" look, but it still needs more defining and textutring. So create a new layer on top of all layers and call it "texture".
Press the Ctrl key, and click the text layer's thumbnail (icon) to create a selection.
Set the Foreground color to #a77d31 and the Background color to #724c21, fill the selection with the Foreground color, and press Ctrl + D (Select -> Deselect) to get rid of the selection.
We're going to apply a couple of filters, so change the values as shown in the images below for each filter. Start by going to Filter > Sketch > Reticulation: easier to find this in the filter gallery
Next, go to Filter > Artistic > Watercolor:
Finally, go to Filter > Artistic > Underpainting:
Once you're done, go to Image > Adjustments > Hue/Saturation, change the Saturation value to -100 and the Lightness to +10.
Change the "texture" layer's Blend Mode to Soft Light.
Step 4: Step 4
Under Shape Dynamics make sure to choose Direction from the Angle Jitter drop down menu, this will make the stitches follow the direction of the text path.
Create a new layer on top of all layers, call it "stitches", and set the Foreground color to #9b79a8.
Right click on the text layer and choose Create Work Path. Then select the "stitches" layer again so that it is the active layer.
Pick the Direct Selection Tool, right click the path you've just created, and choose Stroke Path.
The text should be stroked with the stitches brush.
Double click the "stitches" layer to add the two following layer styles:
- Drop Shadow: Just change the Distance to 0.
Step 5: Step 5
Finally, we are going to add a simple Background. Open the Plain Fabric Texture 06 (full size) and place it right on top of the Gradient Background. Resize the image so that it fits in your document, then go to Image > Adjustments > Hue/Saturation, change the Saturation to -100 and the Lightness to +50.
Change the image layer's Blend Mode to Soft Light.
final image will be the same as preview image once completed
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so the fabric texture is included in photoshop, or did you grab that off the internet?
i downloaded it off the internet and imported it into photoshop as a picture


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Mr. Döring visited Chile from September 26th to September 30th. Meetings with different companies were the agenda of this business trip.
In addition a meeting with the vice energy minister of Peru who invited Mr. Döring to Peru took place as well as a speech of the Chilean President, Mrs. Michelle Bachelet, who studied in Germany.


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With Love, From Grandma
She's been away for 12 years now, but everywhere, she remains. I don't let go of the things that made her unapologetically her. I keep the things long forgotten.
I see myself in the pieces given to me. In pieces still waiting to be found.
I see her. I see my future and her past. I love them both.
When the days grow longer, and the ice starts to melt, I'm reminded that several years ago, the sharpest pain would burrow deep inside my chest. Nothing dulled it. It worsened with other losses. It kept me awake. It left me to wallow.
She left us things, purposefully and not. No year has passed without finding something new from her. I give thanks every day.
I hold her close to my heart where I lay a borrowed broach. This helps.
And it won't matter if no one loves the feeling of garish and kitsch like she did. I do.
I always will.
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text: Hi, please, Please, PLEASE read this before you do anything. Do not put ACV anywhere on your genital area. It may work, but you are playing Russian Roulette. (I played and lost). I just got back from my doctor and I have chemical burns with permanent damage. My doctor said it was stupid and was like using a nuclear bomb to kill a mosquito. Please let your immune system fight it. Do everything you can to strengthen your immune system (reduce stress/overwhelm, get sleep, relax, take vitamins A,C,D,E, garlic pills, echinacea, lysine). Go see your doctor. If he wants to freeze it or burn it off, say no. We hate warts and we hate them down there and are eager to get rid of them ASAP. But don't be greedy, be patient. Or you will be very, very sorry, and will feel stupid for practicing medicine with stuff you read on the internet. ACV might be fine for warts on your hands, but please know that the only way to truly get rid of warts is to have your immune system fight them. Keeping them moist with oil or antibiotic ointment can increase circulation which helps your immune system fight them. Once your immune system wins, they will fall off. I tried to do it myself b/c I thought I would have a scar if I went to the doctor and he froze/burned it off. Now I have an enormous scar, and sense of major regret.


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Get ready! It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas, because Tim Rushlow & His Big Band are coming to spread holiday joy with 10 magical Date Night dinner shows at Rudy's Jazz Room in December!
Fans can chose from General Admission dinner and show tickets and special VIP dinner and show packages that include special gift bags, a meet-and-greet, and intimate pre-show performance with Rushlow.
"The New King of Swing," Rushlow and his all-star Big Band – along with his daughter and featured guest vocalist Bailey Rushlow – will delight and entertain the crowd in the cozy, warm and intimate Prohibition-era setting of Rudy's Jazz Room with timeless Christmas classics that will touch the heart, along with "Rat Pack" hits from Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and Dean Martin, as well as fan favorites from Judy Garland, Buddy Holly and many others.
Rushlow and his Big Band carry on the musical romance and swagger of an earlier era and will transport patrons back to a time when Christmas was "Classic." Retro swing and ultra-cool, intoxicating musical class – coupled with Rudy's tasty libations and a delicious dinner of tasty New Orleans' finest cuisine will make for magical and unforgettable nights to remember.
Known for his high-energy performances and his ability to captivate every audience, Tim Rushlow is first and foremost an entertainer. Rushlow achieved multi-platinum success as the powerhouse lead vocalist of country super group Little Texas, with chart-toppers such as "God Blessed Texas," "What Might Have Been" and "Amy's Back In Austin." A three-time Grammy nominee, CMA and ACM Award winner, Tim Rushlow is now living his life-long dream as a curator of the Great American Songbook.
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Nov. 17 Summerdale Christmas Concert benefits library
By Norma Giles
The Marjorie Younce Snook Public Library in Summerdale is pleased to announce its sixth annual Christmas Concert to be held November 17 at the Baldwin EMC Building located at 19600 Alabama 59 in Summerdale. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be available during intermission.
Tickets are on sale at the Summerdale Library, Summerdale Municipal Complex and the Summerdale branch of United Bank as well as online at EventBrite. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Proceeds benefit the Library.
This year's concert will feature Victor Andzulis, Megan Andzulis, Corey Mckern, Chandra McKern, Sewell Griffith, and Ella Griffith with a special appearance by Four-a-Change. The talented musicians will perform Christmas selections on the piano, flute, viola and violin as well as vocal solos, duets an d sing-a-longs.
The previous five years concerts were a great success and we are anticipating a sell-out crowd this year. Please contact Norma Giles (251-978-3245) or the Library (989-2011) for additional information.
Pictured: (Above) Members of Four A Change wear many hats. Their choral pieces range from Broadway show tunes, to contemporary pop, to country, and even jazz. (Below) This year's concert will feature Victor Andzulis, Megan Andzulis, Corey Mc
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Vendor Audit: Why vendor audit is necessary?
What is vendor audit?
A vendor audit is audit of supplier's internal system to ensure that purchasing materials are complied with all quality, technical, statutory and regulatory requirements. Group of auditors are visits the vendor's facility for review of product quality and system to meet end application requirements.
Why vendor audit is necessary?
Vendor audit is part of management control system. It will enhance reliability of product quality and performance of vendor. If organization needs assurance of the "chain of supplies" and "It's product quality reliability", vendor audit is best appraisal system.
ISO standards reference
ISO is also recommending and focus on vendor rating and vendor assessment. If you follow ISO 9001, you must aware about vendor evaluation. Vendor evaluation is increase quality products, quality management system and reliability of product of vendor. It will help to reduce product variations and also to effective product planning to increase productivity.
TS standards reference
Technical Specifications is enhanced version of international organization of standardization. TS is focus on customer satisfaction, through improve "chain of supplies" to meet customer's requirements. TS are also focus on one more things that is highlighted as "Chain". It's all the concern peoples, organizations, interested parties should be well update to aware the needs of technical parameters that help to achieve the requirements of technical specifications.
Suppliers > Self organization > Customers = Chain
Process for supplies chain improvement
All Three parties are needs to update, aware for continual improvement as per international standards. Vendor Audit is part of the theses requirements are bonded with chain of supplies to ultimate goal is customer satisfaction with quality material.
Now you must have question how to do vendor audit? & what should be topics or criteria to gives a training & audit for the same, to consider required all the concern needs are below:
- ISO awareness Training
- Housekeeping – 5S point of view
- Documentation as per QMS
- Statistical process controls & concern documents
- Process Capability
- Calibrations records (Internal, External)
- LAB testing & Critical Characteristics (According to ISO 17025 requirements)
- Quality Tools, Problem Solving tools
- Training on Safety, Fire & requirements of organization – Safety point of view
- Environment Protection – Training & necessary actions
- Corrective & Preventive Actions
- Failure mode effects Analysis, Mistake Proofing Plans & Actions
- Company level Objectives & policy
- Works instructions / MSDS / SOP's
- Continual Improvement
All above points are cover all most all requirements of ISO, ISO/ TS, OHSAS, vendor audit is very important part that enhance quality of product & all effect rates of product due to lean process are possible to cost controlling.
Vendors of your organization if they are not follows any standards, you have to need to gives training & awareness as requirements of international Standards & Audit needs to accordingly. Further, all vendor training, Support for improvement & audits are necessary for all approved vendors (You have to prepared some good quality best product, quick delivery & sales services providers list).


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Similar problem here with an Atlas using an Access to send to WU.
My page now says my information was updated 20 years ago. I'm sure an update every twenty years would be acceptable. I can't wait until 2039 when it updates again.
Maybe we're watching the final, sputtering, death throws of WU. Who knows, other than the people running it? After all the hype of "new start" stuff it's been nothing but a debacle. Maybe it is time for it to be put out of our misery.
Don't want to say this to loud but Ive gone 40 minutes with WU updating properly !!!
Quote from: Mabcmb on October 11, 2019, 03:51:56 PMDon't want to say this to loud but Ive gone 40 minutes with WU updating properly !!! Still working perfect , I'm getting scared !! Are they teasing us ? Did they fix the problem ? Or have I landed in the Twilight Zone ????
I have no idea how but thanks WU for solving this problem !! Case closed ( as of now ) .
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Sometimes I have trouble praying as I ought – but often I turn to the Valley of Vision for help in getting my engine started. One of Christianity's greatest books from the past 2,000 years, VoV would be my second book choice if stranded on a desert island, right after the Bible, and right before The Existence and Attributes of God by Stephen Charnock. Oh, those Puritans.
I provide these prayers most Sundays for those of us who are weak in prayer, and who need help in devotion. This prayer is a focus on growing in dependence on God, trusting in Him in all things, and recognizing His greatness over us as King and as Father. Enjoy.
O God, most high, most glorious, the thought of Thine infinite serenity cheers me, for I am toiling and moiling, troubled and distressed, but Thou art for ever at perfect peace.
Thy designs cause thee no fear or care of unfulfilment, they stand fast as the eternal hills.
Thy power knows no bond, Thy goodness no stint.
Thou bringest order out of confusion, and my defeats are Thy victories: The Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
I come to Thee as a sinner with cares and sorrows, to leave every concern entirely to Thee, every sin calling for Christ's precious blood; revive deep spirituality in my heart; let me live near to the great Shepherd, hear His voice, know its tones, follow its calls.
Keep me from deception by causing me to abide in the truth, from harm by helping me to walk in the power of the Spirit.
Give me intenser faith in the eternal verities, burning into me by experience the things I know; Let me never be ashamed of the truth of the gospel, that I may bear its reproach, vindicate it, see Jesus as its essence, know in it the power of the Spirit.
Lord, help me, for I am often lukewarm and chill; unbelief mars my confidence, sin makes me forget Thee. Let the weeds that grow in my soul be cut at their roots; grant me to know that I truly live only when I live to Thee, that all else is trifling.
Thy presence alone can make me holy, devout, strong and happy. Abide in me, gracious God.
Thanks for praying with me,


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Title: Sweaterweather: & Other Short Stories
Author: Sara Varon
Rating: ★★★★
Synopsis: Sweaterweather is about a turtle, a rabbit, and other sweet creatures on a snowy journey. It contains short comics and lots of other delightful things, such as paper dolls, postcards, and stamps. Sweaterweather is being released in June just in time to save those longing for the cold from a long hot Summer!
Huge thank you to First Second and Netgalley for this ARC!
Sam's Review:
Reading a Sara Varon graphic novel is like putting on a warm sweater. It's comfortable, familiar, and makes you feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. In this new collection of short comics, we see Sara's humble beginnings as a graphic novelist, and how her style has changed from the early years to now.
There's definitely some gems in this collection. We get to see the beginnings of Dog and Robot, cooking adventures with friends, tea time comics for a cold winter, and of course, my favourite, paper dolls. I have a weird love of paper dolls and when they appear in a book my first temptation is to cut the pages out and make them (though this was an egalley, and I don't think I'd do it to a finished copy even if the temptation was there).
And really that's just it — these stories are meant to be shared. They are cute, funny, and heart-warming, and sometimes that's all you truly need from a graphic novel, book, movie, etc. Sometimes you want to read what is comfortable, and what fits like a good sweater. While you won't be able to get your hands on this until 2016, it's worth the wait, and if you're curious about Sara Varon, check out her other graphic novels, they are all wonderful!
Note: This graphic novel does not release until February 2nd 2016. This was an early galley provided to me by publishers.


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The Lou Pep Talks have been well documented in the blog community. He even has is own drinking game. But there is something that no one has yet taken a deep dive into: how terrible a job he really does. I don't mean from a wardrobe perspective, and in fact he does a great job of drawing oldmancrap on the chalk board every week. But as a gambling man I am inclined to take this angle. (Also, if you get to the end of this, I'll pass along the drinking game rules.)
The Kiss of Death, really, was created when he picked what appeared to be a much more talented Penn State team traveling to the
Shit Big House. Why the hell did he give a pep talk to the favorite? This would become a trend.
So PSU loses and the curse is born. That's what you get when you put your credibility on the line with Morelli and a belief that our offensive game plan will be competent.
But then he gave the talk to LSU, the #1 team in the nation, and they lost. Why the number one team in the nation needs a pep talk from a drooling old man is beond me, but it happened none the less...but I digress.
Lets look at the point spreads of each game Lou chose this season.
Notre Dame -7 v Duke
Navy +3 v Notre Dame
Nebraska +3 v Texas
LSU -10 v Kentucky
South Florida +7 West Virginia
Penn State -2 v Michigan
Michigan -8 v Oregon
Kansas -1 v Missouri
Lou, pep talks are for those down and out. John, show us how it's done:
Lou has never seen animal house, five of the eight pep talks are to favorites, including the then #1 team in the nation. What gives? My first reaction would be to guess he wanted to bank some wins for his resume, but he started with two favorites...and of course lost both of them. So his record:
Notre Dame beats Duke, 28-7
Navy beats Notre Dame, 46-44
Nebraska loses to Texas, 28-25
LSU loses to Kentucky, 43-37
South Florida beats West Virginia, 21-13
Penn State loses to Michigan, 14-9
Michigan loses to Oregon, 39-7
Kansas loses to Missouri, 36-28
Even taking the favorite half the time, he is still a pretty terrible 3-5. Interestingly enough, the dogs are 2-1, while the favorites Lou banks on severely disappoint, a measly 1-4. So we're commin' up on the thesis:
If you are a dog and Lou decides he is going to put a 1979 version of your school on his head and spit at the camera for three full minutes? Have no fear! Chances are you'll live to see another day. Your the favorite? Better pick up an extra bottle of whisky on your way home this Friday night.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
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If the 1990s number ones can be seen as every genre sticking to their own group, then the 2000s saw genres mixing together, borrowing and swapping from each other and a blurring of the edges as to where one genre ended and another one began.
The start of the decade saw bubblegum pop acts trying to add other flavours to their sound. For their final album the Spice Girls tried to go down a more R&B route, which was similar to the path Blue and Liberty X tried from their start. The phase of nu metal saw rock music incorporating elements of hip hop. Linkin Park were probably the ones who had the most hits with that, though it was Limp Bizkit – 'Rollin' ' which got a number one. In the mid-2000s boybands started to pick up guitars, with Busted and McFly both gaining a few number ones, and in the last few of the decades rappers were releasing electro dance tracks, two notable ones being 'Stronger' by Kanye West and 'Bonkers' by Dizzee Rascal. You had indie guitar guys covering girlbands and vice versa.
There were also mash-ups and bootlegs, which were when DJs and producers mixed the backing of track of one song with the vocals of another, creating some interesting results. 'Toca's Miracle' by Fragma was one which made it to number one in this form, though perhaps the most notable was 'Freak Like Me'. Richard X took the music of Gary Numan/Tubeway Army's 'Are Friends Electric?' and mixed it with the vocals of Adina Howard's 'Freak Like Me', and it was eventually released commercially as a very successful comeback single for the Sugababes.
There were some unusual pairings on number one tracks. Eminem sampling a love song by singer-songwriter Dido and reworking it into a dark tale of an obsessive fan with 'Stan' was one, and there was also a song created by piecing together recordings by 2Pac and Elton John – 'Ghetto Gospel'. A more straightforward but still unlikely number one duet was rapper Nelly and country star Tim McGraw with 'Over And Over'. In fact, pop music in general seemed to have a fluid style and a grab bag of influences. Animated act Gorrilaz and girlbands like Sugababes and Girls Aloud both incorporated lots of different styles to their sound, there were lots of reinventions, like Pink going from R&B to a rockier sound, and Nelly Furtado going from a quirky pop girl to an R&B princess. Christina Aguilera in general seemed to be trying her hands at being a pop chameleon.
The 2000s was also the decade of the reality TV winner, with many disappearing even quicker than they arrived, although a few such as Will Young made a decent career out of it. Some of the number ones of the 2000s had a flash in the pan publicity stunt feel. Despite some stiff competition from many kareoke-type cover versions, some dreary, bland forgettable ballads, some chavtacular ones like 'Babycakes' by 3 of A Kind, the worst has to be Crazy Frog, a infuritating, annoying overhyped ringtone that unfortunately became a big hit single as well.
The first decade of the new Millenium saw pop stars using music genres as a cocktail they wanted to mix everything into. I am interested to see how the trends of number one singles will develop from here. Here's to the next 50 years of number one hits.
My pick of the bunch from the 2000s.
1) Arctic Monkeys – I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
2) Coldplay – Viva La Vida
3) Spiller featuring Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)
4) Beyonce feat. Jay-Z – Crazy In Love
5) Eminem featuring Dido – Stan
6) Kings Of Leon – Sex On Fire
7) Lady Gaga featuring Colby O'Donis – Just Dance
8) Sugababes About You Now
9) Evanescence – Bring Me To Life
10) Rihanna feat. Jay-Z – Umbrella


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MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Officials in one Westchester County city were angered after snow plow trucks were sabotaged ahead of Tuesday's snowstorm, creating a crisis on the roads.
Mount Vernon's police chief called it an attack on public safety as Westchester saw roughly three inches of snow by late afternoon.
Using a hanger, county and Mount Vernon mechanics spent hours Monday morning fishing out Latex gloves from gas tanks of some 30 plow and sanitation trucks.
"It's a direct attack on the people of Mount Vernon," Mayor Richard Thomas said. "We are not going to tolerate it. We may be bloody, but we are unbowed."
MORE: Mount Vernon Mayor Defends Surprise Visit With Rapper Fatboy SSE, School Officials Plan To Sue Over Melee
The supervising mechanic at Mount Vernon's Department of Public Works said the problem was discovered after the first truck went out at around 5 a.m. and broke down. Then he got a call about a sanitation truck puttering. Not long after, mechanics found the gloves.
"It clogs up the sump, which sucks up the fuel into the motor," Mount Vernon DPW supervising mechanic Edgar Torres said.
Torres said it's similar to a toilet clog, and won't cause permanent mechanical damage. All trucks needed to salt and plow couldn't go out until after 10 a.m. That meant there were numerous untreated roads, creating dangerous conditions.
"We did see oil tankers spinning out. We did see buses getting stuck on inclines and slopes," Mayor Thomas said.
"We also had to divert officers from their regular course of duty to block off roads," Mount Vernon Police Chief Shawn Harris said.
MORE: Another Mount Vernon Official Runs Afoul Of The Law
The mayor suggests the snow plow sabotage is tied to a series of recent attacks on his administration, including a pipe bomb threat at City Hall.
"How many mayors can count the amount of court orders they have against the city council and the comptroller? So this is directly attacking me for serving the people of Mount Vernon," Thomas said.
Chief Harris said there is surveillance footage the department is reviewing, but would only say that the mischief happened sometime between 3 p.m. Sunday and 5 a.m. Monday.


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This week's post as part of my participation in Amy Johnson Crow's 2018 version of the 52 Ancestors meme. Week 8. "Heirloom".
The prompt for week 8 is: Is there a special item that's been passed down in your family?
My favorite heirloom probably is the Whitmer Family Cradle. Since I have blogged about it a few times, I'll just drop this link here, and you can go see for yourself.
So, for this week's prompt, I decided to focus on another favorite, the pot belly stove from the David Halterman farm. I recovered it from the "chicken coop" wayyyy up the hill at the farm. Then, I discovered I have also written about that once, here.
SOOOO, here are photos, first the stove:
And, the cradle (yes, that is Moi as a small person):
These "personal care items" belonged to Ida and David Halterman, and you can tell, these were NOT for show. (wink, wink) . And, the prior link, again, here on Reflections.
This bottle collection came from Minnie Halterman Trumbo, and I was told the bottles were from her own collection and from bottles from her parents, Ida and David Halterman, another one of my special heirlooms. Yep, blogged these before as well.
I have been blessed by having been granted the care of many of the family heirlooms. I have written about them many times here on Reflections, and will continue to do so, I want my descendants to know about all this "old" stuff I own.
Even tho my favs have already been discussed here on Reflections a few times, I have enjoyed revisiting the posts and sharing with you, my readers, once again.


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Jakarta, Oct 11(IESports) Indian javelin thrower Sundar Singh Gurjar clinched silver medal in the men's F46 category here at the Asian Para Games on Thursday.
The F46 category of disability covers upper limb deficiency, impaired muscle power or impaired range of movement.
With this, India's medal tally rose to four in Asian Para Games.
Gurjar clinched his silver with an effort of 61.33m in his fifth attempt. Gurjar trained for 22 days in Finland before the Games, backed by the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
Rinku recorded a personal best of 60.92m for the bronze, while Sri Lanka's Dinesh Herath clinched gold with a record throw of 61.84m.
India also won a bronze in the men's 400m T13 category with Avnil Kumar clinching the third spot. The T13 category deals with visual impairment.
Source : UNI-India


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Minzy Updates Fans on Her Solo Debut
Hyo Jin Lee, Jan. 27, 2017, 9:28 a.m.
Former 2NE1 member Minzy has updated fans regarding her solo debut. n a recent V-app live session, Minzy told fans to expect her new album before this summer. She stated, "In the first half of 2017, I will be meeting everyone with my album." Her agency Music Works hasn't revealed any concrete news about her solo debut since last year, but it looks like she's been working in the studio.
Gong Min Ji, better known by her stage name Minzy, is a South Korean singer. She is a former member of South Korean girl group 2NE1, leaving the group and the group's agency in April 2016, shortly before their official disbandment.


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Big Sam's Funky Nation performs Thursday, November 16th!
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You Make Me Smile Scrapbook FramePosted: October 1, 2012 Filed under: Crafts, Scrapbooking | Tags: Pebbles Inc, Scrapbook Frame 1 Comment
This is one of my favorite photos taken at the Morton Arboretum. This is a 5″ x 7″ photo of Grammy and Papa with Caitie (4 years old) and Payton (2 years old) during the Fall of 2009. I love the Arboretum in Autumn. I thought the Walnut Grove Collection by Pebbles would be perfect to scrap this photo. I'm so proud of this photo that I took (Yay Me) that I wanted something special for it.
First, I trimmed the James Pattern Paper into strips. I just followed the width of the wood pattern and trimmed off any excess paper once it dried. I sanded down the white frame a bit to get rid of the glossiness. Then, I added mod podge to the edges of the frame one at a time using a foam brush. I attached and pressed down my pattern paper. I used a brayer tool to make sure the paper was nice and flat on the frame. No bubbles.
I especially love the pattern paper and burlap leaves I added along with the other embellishments…flower stickers, buttons, and a 3-D Sizzix flower. A title sticker finishes off this 10″ x 10″ layout inside the frame. This photo definitely makes me smile. Love.
Simple and Pretty.
Pebbles Supplies I used to make the "You Make Me Smile" Scrapbook Frame:
Walnut Grove Harriet (751294)
Walnut Grove James (751301)
Walnut Grove Carrie (751302)
Walnut Grove Eliza Jane (751304)
Walnut Grove Accent and Phrase Stickers (732119)
Walnut Grove Layered Paper Flowers (747191)
Fresh Goods Ribbon (780013)
New Arrival Buttons – Girl (747004)
Other Supplies I used:
Burlap Sheet (Canvas Corp)
Bigz Die 3-D Flowers and Big Shot Machine (Sizzix)
Mini and Ultra Thin Glue Dots (Glue Dots International)
Scrapbook Adhesives E-Z Runner Permanent Tape (3L)
This to That Foam Dots (American Crafts)
Mod Podge (Plaid Enterprises)
paper trimmer (Fiskars)
Brayer tool (Recollections)
date stamp (Office Max)
scrapbook frame (11″ x 11″), sandpaper, hot glue gun, scissors, black ink stamp pad, white thread, and sewing machine
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DISCONTENT: University of Johannesburg student leader Cathrine Seabe and Lindokuhle Xulu of the University of the Witwatersrand address the media outside UJ's Kingsway Campus. Picture: FREDDY MAVUNDA on Business Day Live
By Karl Gernetzky, Business Day Live
STUDENT leaders continue to pile the pressure on Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande and have threatened to disrupt Thursday's scheduled meeting with him as they intensify their campaign against university fees.
Mr Nzimande is due to meet student representative council (SRC) leaders from universities around the country in Johannesburg on Thursday. However, the minister will not meet with loose student groupings operating outside recognised structures.
Department spokesman Khaye Nkwanyana said SRCs were elected and blamed the lack of recognition of the #FeesMustFall movements by universities as the reason for the snub.
"If they are recognised by universities, and are in compliance with their statutes, then the minister will happily meet with them," said Mr Nkwanyana.
Lindokuhle Xulu, a student leader at the University of Johannesburg who is not part of its SRC, on Wednesday rejected the meeting with Mr Nzimande and appealed for teachers to release pupils including those in primary school, so they could join the protests.
Busisiwe Seabe, a student leader at the University of the Witwatersrand, cautioned against divisions between the SRC and students spearheading the no-fees campaign.
The no-fees student leaders, who are not part of any university structure, said they were not seeking anarchy, but were willing to push for their demands.
They are adamant that registration should not proceed at either university until their demands are met and have asked that police and security personnel be removed from campuses. They have also appealed for all matriculants who obtained bachelor passes to go to their nearest university to demand free education.
Ms Seabe said: "The students have been calling for free education since we were promised it 20 years ago.
"We are not calling for the impossible, we are calling for what we were promised.
"We don't want it in three years' time, we don't want the government sitting in commissions like they have been doing (for the past 20 years)."
Meanwhile, the University of Pretoria remained shut on Wednesday, enforcing an interdict it got on Tuesday against protesting students. It has been conducting online registrations and insists that it obtained the interdict to prevent those posing as staff and students from accessing its campus
The Tshwane University of Technology reported on Wednesday a go-slow by security staff who want outsourcing to be scrapped.
Meanwhile, Wits denied student allegations that security guards' use of force was unnecessary and unprovoked. The university said it had reviewed footage of what happened between students and security guards.
"A review of the footage will show that there is nothing there to support these claims. In fact, the footage shows some protesters threatening others. Four security personnel were injured during scuffles."
Wits spokeswoman Shirona Patel said face-to-face registration proceeded on Wednesday without much disruption, barring a minor protest, and would continue today.
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A fluffy, buttery base and crisp crumble topping sandwiches a layer of delicately spiced tart apples in this apple slice recipe. This is fall baking at its finest.
A few months ago, Chris and I went on a day trip to Southend-on-Sea. It was one of those days where we were both feeling the toll of city life and needed a little break away from the crazy. I'd never lived in a big city before I moved to London. I'm an island girl. Raised on Vancouver Island outside Victoria's city centre. It's been quite a jump moving from a town of around 350,000 people to one where, on a weekday, we can reach numbers above 12 million. And having grown up in a place where the ocean was never more than a twenty-minute drive in any direction, I often yearn for the crisp salty breeze and the endless expanse of calming blue waters.
Southend-on-Sea isn't a small seaside town. The wide street nearest the ocean is lined with amusement rides, arcades, fish and chip shops, and the occasional ice cream stand. It's not somewhere I would go if I was seeking quiet – the streets were alive when we arrived at eleven and only became busier as the day progressed. Despite the extra people, it was just the break we needed. I got to breathe in some cleaner air and we enjoyed one or two of the beach-side games, including an over-competitive game of mini golf.
By early afternoon, I was craving something sweet (as usually do on the weekends!). I wasn't in the mood for ice cream, so we wandered down the main road until we reached a side street with a small bakery. The shop front was barely four feet square, but they still managed to pack in a host of British favourites. Everything from Bakewell Tarts to sugared jam doughnuts was on display. As you do on holiday, I selected something I hadn't tried before: an apple slice. Covered in sparkling sugar and bursting with juicy apples, I couldn't pass it up. I must remember to go back and thank that little bakery for the inspiration for this recipe because I've been thinking about that apple slice ever since!
The making of this Apple Slice did not go as planned. I wanted to achieve the same light, buttery base, tart apple filling, and gorgeous crumble that I'd been dreaming about for months. But I didn't have much to go on aside from a picture in my head and a few quick Google searches. I started testing with a dense coffee cake as the base layer; it was delicious but definitely a coffee cake, not an apple slice. The texture was completely off.
I tried again with one of my tried and tested shortbread bases with a dash of baking soda. That worked! The Apple Slice baked up beautifully, buttery and soft. But as I nailed one element, another fell apart. The crumble was not crumbly. It was the antithesis of crumble. It was a bland, soggy lump of brown mush.
After three failed attempts, I managed to do that little bakery proud with this Apple Slice recipe. A soft and fluffy base lightly sweetened with honey supports a mound of cinnamon streaked apples and a crisp, melt-in-your-mouth crumble topping. This is fall baking at it's best, friends. I even doused the thing in raw cane sugar to achieve that slight grainy crunch I was missing from the sparkling sugar (completely optional of course, but highly recommended). The result is a perfect treat for afternoon tea when apples are at peak freshness.
I hope this Apple Slice slots itself into your regular baking rotation and satisfies you with every bite.
Apple Slice
A fluffy, buttery base and crisp crumble topping sandwiches a layer of delicately spiced tart apples in this apple slice recipe. This is fall baking at its finest.
Base Layer
- 100 g unsalted butter softened
- 100 g unpasteurised honey
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 130 g unbleached plain flour
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp baking soda
Apple Layer
- 260 g peeled and thinly sliced tart baking apples (about 2 medium apples)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp arrowroot powder
Crumble Layer
- 60 g unbleached plain flour
- 30 g rolled oats
- 40 g coconut sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 50 g cold unsalted butter cubed
- 2 tbsp raw cane sugar optional
Base Layer
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and grease and line an 8 x 8 baking tin with non-stick paper. Allow a few inches of paper overhanging the sides for easy removal.
- Cream together the butter and honey until smooth. Crack in the egg and add the vanilla extract then whisk to combine.
- Sift the flour, salt and baking soda into the wet ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and level the top. Set aside.
Apple Layer
- Toss together the apples, cinnamon and arrowroot powder until well coated.
- Layer the apple slices flat on top of the base batter in the baking tin. Set aside.
Crumble Layer
- Whisk together the flour, oats, coconut sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
- Cut the butter into the dry ingredients with your hands until the mixture resembles wet sand. A few small chunks of butter is fine.
- Evenly cover the apple layer with the crumble mixture.
- Bake the apple slice for 33-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove the tin from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool for 20 minutes. Once the tray has cooled, lift the slice from the tin and allow to cool completely. If desired, sprinkle over the raw cane sugar once the slice has cooled before slicing and serving.
- This apple slice is best consumed the day it is made to take advantage of the crisp crumble. It will stay fresh sealed in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, but it will become softer.
- I used Granny Smith apples when testing this recipe. You could also use Bramley, Cortland, or any other crisp, tart apple will do. Don't use juicy apples as they will create too much moisture.


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Smart Street Modifications Lead to a Revitalized Downtown
An $11.5 million project to transform nine-blocks of Lancaster Boulevard, running through the heart of the city of Lancaster, California's downtown continues to pay dividends with new businesses, economic development and crowds of people helping to revitalize the area. Writing in the Congress for New Urbanism's Public Square Journal, Robert Steuteville reports that the dramatic changes to its primary downtown thoroughfare - reducing five lanes of traffic to two, divided by "a wide, tree-shaded public ramblas" down the middle of the busiest blocks and angles parking occupying other areas.
The design, with its unusual tree-lined ramblas that is perfect for festivals, farmer's markets, or just hanging out, was a key element in the success of the project, [deputy city manager Jason Caudle] says. The public sector outreach was also important, as was private sector support.
Steuteville reports that the investment in the street improvements has resulted in $130 million in new private investment in the city's downtown and $273 million in economic output. The project was designed by Pasadena firm Moule & Polyzoides.


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Manny Moniz, 51, was a polarizing, ever-present figure on the Brockton Hub, the large Facebook group where he frequently shared news stories featuring booking photos of people who got arrested from the area, labeling the people charged with drug and gun offenses as "scumbags."
BROCKTON – A local celebrity in his own right, Manny Moniz was a polarizing, ever-present figure on the Brockton Hub, the Facebook group of nearly 60,000 users where he was notorious for sharing news stories with booking photos of people arrested on drug and gun charges, shaming them and labeling them as "scumbags."
"Here's another ugly freaking scumbag drug dealer," Moniz wrote in one instance, drawing ire from friends and family of the accused. In another post, for example, he wrote, "This cockroach gave a bad name to our Cape Verdean community."
Moniz, a longtime resident of Avon, who owned an area painting company, died on Monday at Massachusetts General Hospital following a rapid decline, after being diagnosed last year with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Moniz was 51 years old.
Moniz, according to his longtime girlfriend, has continued to attract controversy even in his death, with some of his detractors sending her nasty, threatening messages about him, and others posting gleeful remarks about his demise on the Brockton Hub page. Moniz, who also often made posts about his conservative politics, praising President Donald Trump and complaining about people who get government assistance, was also accused by some of racism.
"For people to wish him dead is horrible," said Patty Mann, who dated Moniz for the past 10 years. "I have people private messaging me wishing I was dead. The ones who are doing that are the scumbags."
Mann said Moniz was simply a straight shooter bluntly pointing out glaring, ugly problems in the community, including drug dealing, prostitution and gun violence. Mann also said that Moniz wasn't singling out minorities when they were arrested, and that he would just as willingly call out people who shared his Portuguese-American background.
"He wasn't making up stories," said Mann, rejecting claims that Moniz was racist. "He was just putting out there what was already in the paper. He was telling the truth. He was calling people out."
But Moniz didn't hold any ill-will toward anyone, rather he was an online troll with a heart of gold, donating to local causes and taking part in volunteer events in Brockton, Mann said.
"I don't think anyone who actually met him hated him, and the people who hated him don't know him," said Mann, speaking to The Enterprise on Wednesday. "He's just a very giving man. He was always willing to be there, whether it was feeding the elderly on Thanksgiving, or collecting coloring books and crayons for kids at the hospital. Get to know the real Manny, instead of just what he puts on the Brockton Hub. He didn't have a hateful bone in his body."
Lary Boyd, the creator and moderator behind the Brockton Hub, said he has noticed a "mixed reaction" to the death of Moniz on the Facebook page, including some negative posts that he took off the page out of respect to the Avon man. Boyd also said he got to know Moniz on a personal level, and said there's more to the man than his provocative online posts.
"Of course, he was a rabble-rouser," Boyd said. "He stirred the pot quite a lot. ... He had no censor. But on the same note, he was extremely caring about his community and donated countless hours to helping his community by collecting color books, crayons and Christmas trees, gifts and dinners for people who didn't have them. ... I'm pretty saddened. There's always going to be an empty space on the Hub for him.
Mann said Moniz suffered a rapid decline since his ALS diagnosis 13 months ago, and that he recently had to move to Braintree to another home without a flight of stairs. During the past year, Moniz used a wheelchair, as ALS led to a degeneration of muscle function. In the end, Moniz was confined to a motorized wheelchair and he was doing his Brockton Hub posts using one hand to slowly type out his comments, Mann said.
In addition to posts about crime and politics, Moniz sometimes shared pictures of himself eating hearty food, including some unusual meats and cuisine from his Portuguese heritage. A couple of his favorites included tripe and octopus stew, Mann said. Around Thanksgiving last year, Moniz and others took a vacation to his native Portugal, having been born in San Miguel, Azores, Portugal, on Dec. 25, 1967, getting some of that home cooking from the source.
"That was his big thing," said Mann, who often went dining at festivals, the Club Luis De Camoes in Stoughton, and Portuguese restaurants in Fall River. "That's what he loved to do, eat Portuguese food. We both worked hard, but that was our thing on weekends."
In addition to Mann, Moniz is survived by three children, Nikayla Moniz, Antonio Moniz, and Ashelyn Moniz, along with his mother, Madalena Moniz, his sisters, Rosa Pedro, Marta Moniz, Nelia Buckley, Lucia Norberg and Helena Moniz
A memorial service is being held for Moniz from 4 to 8 p.m. at Sheehan Funeral Home in Stoughton, Mann said. After that, the ashes of Moniz will be spread over the Scituate area, where he often painted homes and enjoyed the picturesque scenery, Mann said.
In the end, love him or hate him, Boyd said Moniz became part of the social fabric of the Brockton area, through his curmudgeonly online persona and because his volunteer contributions to the community. Boyd said he noticed how Brockton Hub users continue to share pictures, memes and other "scumbag" references to Moniz, and he expects that will continue to be the case.
"He's created a lasting memory," Boy said. "He was an intricate part of the Brockton Hub and he will be sorely and dearly missed. In a way, he's part of the glue that helps bind everyone together. Negative, positive, ying and yang, go hand and hand. He brought both of those to the table."