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- In a small sauce pan, bring heavy cream just to a boil. Add rosemary springs, cover and remove from heat. Allow rosemary to steep in cream for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Toss garlic cloves and cauliflower with olive oil, minced rosemary, salt and pepper. Roast in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until cauliflower is fork tender. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Return cream to medium heat and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add goat cheese and whisk until smooth.
- Spread sauce over two naan. You will have sauce left over.
- Sprinkle parmesan over two naan. Top with roasted cauliflower and garlic, breaking up the garlic with your fingers. Bake pizza in the oven 5-10 minutes until naan is well browned and cheese sauce is bubbly. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Roasted Cauliflower & Garlic Naan Pizza
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Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Boosts Up Over the Last 4 Hours, Again Eyes $12k Price Mark
- After yesterday's massive price pullback, the 4-hourly chart shows a bit positive sign
- Bitcoin has recently found support at $11552, currently correcting up from there
- BTC went as high as $11672, but could not clear resistance above
Over the last 4 hours, Bitcoin has started to trace an uptrend against U.S.Dollar as the coin is again gearing up to cross $12k.
At 07:40 UTC, Bitcoin was hovering around $11500 and it saw a fall near $11453.83. Tracing a low swing there, the coin strongly recovered and reached as high as $11672.11. However, BTC couldn't move above it and it traced a bearish trendline there.
The coin saw a higher low at $11522.80 and, it seems, BTC has seen another support level there and is rebounding currently. At 11:41:24 UTC, Bitcoin is at $11630.01 after an upward correction. In the last 4 hours, Bitcoin has surged by 0.51%.
BTC/USD Price Chart
BTC's current price has just exceeded its 5-day SMA though is 0.64% lower than its 10-day SMA of $11705.58. Bitcoin seems to have formed a decent support level near $11500 and $11600. According to Bitcoin future prediction, Bitcoin may see major resistance at $12,071.08 and support level at $11,087.99.
Bitcoin Price Prediction & Technical Indicators:
Bitcoin's technical indicators are manifesting a bullish picture for the coin as RSI of BTC/USD is at 60 and it points out to the upcoming overbought zone. While MACD is volatile enough and is in the bullish zone, though is heading for a bearish crossover.


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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
I Take My Time
I move very slowly at an imperceptible rate, although I take my time, I am never late. I accompany life, and survive past demise, I am viewed with esteem in many women's eyes. What am I?
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Filmmaker Boney Kapoor held prayers for his late wife Sridevi at Haridwar. Sridevi died of accidental drowning in a UAE hotel on February 24. Her body was brought to Mumbai on February 27 and was accorded state honours during her funeral on February 28th. Boney and his daughters Janhvi and Khushi later went to Rameshwaram and immersed her ashes in the temple town in Tamil Nadu the south Indian state from where Sridevi hails from.
Then as per north Indian rituals, Boney Kapoor, accompanied by his brother Anil Kapoor and Sridevi's close friend and designer Manish Malhotra went to the holy city of Haridwar in Uttar Pradesh and held a prayer to pray for the departed soul. They also immersed ashes from Sridevi's body in the holy waters of the Ganges.
"It was quite a sombre ritual. Boney has still not emerged out of the sudden death of Sridevi and he was quiet throughout," says a source.
Politician Amar Singh who is a close ally of Boney Kapoor helped in ensuring that the function went off without any fans thronging to get a glimpse of actor Anil Kapoor as stars are often mobbed by frenzied crowds. A tight security cordon was placed around the family and friends participating in the ritual.
The family has requested the media and the fans to stop speculating and pray for the departed soul.
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Giving my children Hannukah presents is one of my favorite parts of the holidays. Seeing their faces light up when they open a gift is one of the best feelings in the world.
However, it can be very easy for kids to overlook the message of generosity that we are trying to teach for Christmas and Hannukah. They are bombarded by advertisements on all sides and constant reminders that the holidays are on their way — which means kids can often fall prey to the gimme gimmes. Many parents see this play out when they ask their kids to create a holiday wish list, and receive an eight-page, single-spaced list of expensive items.
But just because children can learn the wrong things from holiday gifts doesn't mean they have to. In fact, parents can use the practice of writing a gift list to teach their kids about budgeting, frugality, generosity, and managing expectations. This year, try one of the following holiday gift lists to help your children learn about money and the true spirit of giving. (See also: How to Use the Holidays to Teach Kids About Money)
Families following the four gift list rule will give each child:
Something they want.
Something they need.
Something to wear.
Something to read.
When your kids are penning their holiday wish lists, tell them to place each item in one of these four categories. You can make it clear that they can put more than one item in each category, but they will only receive one present from each category. This will help them to better understand the things they truly need and recognize how much they value their various wanted items. If everything on their list is a want, this exercise will help them manage their expectations. It can also potentially spur them to find needs, clothes, and books that they are excited to receive.
This rule is also very helpful for parents who often go overboard with gift shopping. When you see something adorable that you'd love to give your child, you'll have to decide if it's worthy of being one of only four "somethings" on the list.
Last winter, my sons were delighted to watch the animated adaptation of The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats on Amazon. We had long been fans of the classic book, and the sweet story of Peter's adventure in the snow was expanded to tell an animated Christmas story in this short film.
One of my favorite parts of the adaptation was the story of Peter's Jewish friend Layla, who delivers a gift to a charity on the sixth night of Hannukah. She explains that it's her family's tradition to give instead of receive on that night of Hannukah, and she and her mother have picked out something special to give away.
This tradition is very well-suited to Hannukah, which lasts for eight nights. Parents can easily set aside one night to be about giving to those less fortunate rather than receiving — but any family can encourage their children to think of others when making their holiday gift lists.
In addition to writing down the things that they want, your kids can also include a list of gifts they can give to others. These could be traditional gifts for families in need, or they can be more creative, like writing letters to deployed soldiers or volunteering. By including a place for giving back on their holiday wish list, your kids will learn to associate generosity with your holiday traditions.
For older children, a fun way to celebrate the holidays and teach frugality is to set a theme for gift giving. For instance, Stacia Mcclure's family would give everyone a hard spending limit, and specify where everyone could shop: "One year, we decided all gifts had to come from a truck stop — and gift cards were excluded. My dad still talks about that year because he got an entire box of Necco wafers. The hospital gift shop Christmas was also quite entertaining."
Other types of holiday themes might include only buying "As Seen on TV" items, books, games, or food items.
Picking a "theme" helps teenagers learn to be creative within a spending framework, which is excellent practice for learning how to be frugal. A teen who can have fun and give a meaningful (or at least hilarious) low-cost gift from a truck stop will learn to think outside the box when it comes to tougher money decisions. (See also: 5 Steps to Stress-Free Holiday Gift Giving)
Several years ago, Stephanie McCullough's daughter asked for a new iPod for the holidays. "Instead, I bought her two shares of Apple," McCullough says, "which cost about the same as a new device at the time. There was no way to know this at the time, but the stock has skyrocketed since then."
If you let your children know that you plan to buy them a share of a company they like, you will not only be giving them a gift that will keep on giving, but you can also help to spark an interest in finance.
They can either pick a publicly-traded company they like, or they can do a little research into how well their favorite companies have fared in the market. The latter will help them start to get a sense of figuring out what makes a good investment. Even if they don't research their stock before including it on their gift list, you can invite them to track the stock's price over time to see how their gift is doing.
As much as your children love ripping the wrapping paper off a new toy, what they really want most is to spend time with their parents. You can give them the gift of your time by asking them to include a request on their gift list for something you can do together. For instance, your child might list "baking cookies together" or "going fishing together" on their wish list.
While you could always create a "coupon" for the requested time gift, you can also find a small tangible item you could give your child to use for their time gift. For instance, you might give them a new cookbook that you can peruse together to find the perfect cookie recipe, or a fishing hat for them to wear next time you go to the lake.
By having your child include a time gift request on their holiday wish list, you are teaching them that the best gifts come from being together, rather than spending lots of money.
The magic of the holiday season does not come from tearing into an enormous pile of presents, even though much of our culture tries to convince kids otherwise. Teaching your children to use frameworks for thinking about their holiday gift wishes can help them to better appreciate the real lessons of the season, as well as learn some important money skills that will last them well into adulthood.
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Singapore Airlines And Mastercard Forge Stronger Partnership With Launch Of KrisFlyer Experiences Programme
13 January 2020 (Joint News Release with Mastercard) -Singapore Airlines and Mastercard have announced an extension of their partnership with the launch of KrisFlyer Experiences, which allows KrisFlyer members and Mastercard card holders to use their miles on specially curated activities and enjoy privileged access to events.
To cater to the diverse interests of members, KrisFlyer Experiences covers a wide range of interests including culinary, entertainment, arts, sports and travel related experiences.
Marking the start of this partnership will be the Unbox a New Experience campaign. This gives one KrisFlyer and Mastercard member a chance to win a pair of all-expenses paid, once-in-a-lifetime tickets to a special KrisFlyer Experience valued at more than $35,000. The winner must correctly guess the experience hidden within a mystery box, and creatively share who he or she would like to bring along for the experience and why.
Contest clues will be shared during the week beginning 13 January 2020. Members can use 100 KrisFlyer miles to make a guess. Guesses are to be submitted via the KrisFlyerExperiences.com website, and will culminate in the unveiling of the experience hidden in the mystery box on 19 January 2020 at Orchard Central.
"We are pleased to deepen our partnership with Mastercard, giving us greater opportunities to provide additional benefits for KrisFlyer members and Mastercard card holders globally. In addition to offering KrisFlyer members more ways to utilise their miles, KrisFlyer Experiences showcases our commitment to continuously enhancing membership benefits," said SIA Senior Vice President Marketing Planning, Mr Tan Kai Ping.
Other KrisFlyer Experiences that KrisFlyer members can look forward to include a Wine Tasting Walkabout session in March 2020 and an outdoor movie screening in May 2020. Special fares and other special add-ons will also be made available to KrisFlyer members and Mastercard card holders globally as a result of the partnership.
KrisFlyer members can visit KrisFlyerExperiences.com for more details and to register their interests for the various experiences, which will be made available progressively.
"Consumers are increasingly looking for unique and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Mastercard is excited to extend its partnership with Singapore Airlines, and connect consumers globally to priceless possibilities. Through this new offering with KrisFlyer Experiences, Mastercard and Singapore Airlines continue to put consumers at the forefront with bespoke benefits and travel rewards to drive meaningful value for them," said Deborah Heng, Country Manager, Singapore, Mastercard.
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With their hearts in harmony, tying the knot should be a piece of wedding cake for Pippa Sanders and Clay Mathers.
But Fate's a nasty mistress. One week before their special day, Pippa narrowly escapes when fire erupts in the ballroom they'd reserved for the ceremony. They'll have to use every resource at their fingertips to implement Plan B. In this case, B stands for the barn at the Sleepy T Christmas Tree Farm.
Hobbled by a sprained ankle, Pippa is unable to help with the preparations. In spite of the grime accumulated over twenty years, Clay is determined. He promises Pip he'll transform the barn into an idyllic location for a winter wedding. Plus, he'll make time to throw in a special surprise.
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Syracuse, NY -- The Syracuse University lacrosse team outscored Maryland 4-2 in the fourth quarter and prevailed 11-9 today in a preseason game the frigid Carrier Dome. The Orange will play Canisius at 2.
SU used a couple of razzle-dazzle goals to pull ahead for keeps in an evenly played back-and-forth contest. Senior longstick midfielder Joel White scored the first one when he took a pass in the Maryland box and faked a pass to his right, drawing his defender away from him and allowing him to whip a hard right-handed shot high into the net for a 9-8 SU lead with 9 minutes, 37 seconds to play. Sophomore attackman JoJo Marasco did White one better three minutes later when he whipped home a behind-the-back shot from a tough angle following a hard drive down the left alley to make it 10-8.
Despite those pretty goals, the best offensive player for the Orange was junior attackman Tim Desko, who scored two goals off power split dodges inside and finished with three goals. Senior attackman Stephen Keogh also had three goals, and Marasco had two goals and two assists.
Syracuse, which opens the season at 1 p.m. Feb. 20 vs. Denver in the Dome, played the final three quarters and change without senior midfielder/faceoff man Jeremy Thompson, who went down after colliding with a Terp and limped off the field gingerly, favoring his right leg. He was wearing a warmup suit when the team returned for the second half. The injury was listed as a thigh bruise.
Replacing Thompson on SU's first midfield line was a combination of Marasco, junior Tommy Palasek and sophomore Ryan Barber. Even without Thompson in the lineup the Orange won 14 of 24 faceoffs, with the work of true freshman Ricky Buhr (5-for-7) in the fourth quarter sparking SU to victory.
The scrimmage was in marked contrast to Saturday's affair with Hofstra and Le Moyne, as the Orange attack unit roared to life but the defense, which was outstanding Saturday, suffered several breakdowns. Maryland scored three man-up goals after halftime, and most of the Terps' goals came on open looks from inside 10 yards.
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While e-commerce revenue growth is shooting up at a clip of 20% this year, the software used by e-commerce stores is often outdated, difficult to use and ill-suited to increasing sales. In particular, stores using Joomla! represent a large, untapped and fast-growing market that is crying out for a better e-commerce solution.
Our suite of products are also straightforward to use, updated and customized both on the front end and on the back end; most importantly, we have a tight focus on increasing sales and bottom line profit for our clients.
'corePHP's first-rate suite of products is expanding rapidly within the Joomla! e-commerce space, and we're ramping up to scale the products beyond Joomla! into the wider e-commerce market.
Many e-commerce platforms require core modifications in order to meet the needs of the shop owner. This can make it difficult and sometimes impossible to update, potentially causing extensive security vulnerabilities. Additionally, e-commerce stores using Joomla! frequently experience the following key pain points:
Deficient tax matrices frequently hinder seamless international orders.
Most platforms have difficult and complex user administration issues.
Many are built more to display products than to actively drive sales.
'corePHP's products were built by experienced Joomla! developers to address these needs. Our e-commerce solution is designed to offer store owners technologies that enable them to manage their product lines more efficiently, capture a larger global audience, and most importantly to reach higher revenues and increased bottom line profits.
The two key products that differentiate 'corePHP's offering are paGO Commerce and SEO Wingman.
It also includes a powerful tax matrix to facilitate domestic and international payments. A fee of 3.45% + 35¢ is charged on all transactions through paGO Quickpay. Where shoppers choose to make use of PayPal and other Gateways, we have a built in mechanism that will currently extract a $9.99/month user fee.
paGO Commerce is a secure, highly extendable platform that allows for continuous updates. The ease of updating paGO Commerce with different store configurations eliminates a very significant vector for many security vulnerabilities suffered by our competitors. Additionally, paGO Commerce can conduct real-time currency conversion in multiple currencies, a major advantage in relation to other Joomla! e-commerce carts, since no competitor offers this service, a necessity for international transactions.
SEO Wingman is currently available only on Joomla!, but it is being built out through a partnership with Mediaura to form an additional recurring revenue stream that can be offered across multiple CMS.
paGO Commerce is very easy to use! The front-end is highly customizable, offers multiple tools to make sales faster and more automated, increases conversions and is ideally suited to maximizing sales. Perhaps even more importantly, the back-end user interface is very user friendly; we built it to help our users to spend very little time managing their website and more selling their products.
Many in the Joomla! community are passionate supporters of the solution we offer. You can see, for example, enthusiastic reviews of our products onbestofJoomla.com, simbunch.com, and Joomlaresources.com.
We have 17,000 subscribers to our newsletter, a very good name in the space and a deep network of contacts that facilitate our ongoing rapid expansion. To date, although we have yet to do any paid marketing for paGO Commerce, it already has over 1,200 installations.
Some of our more prominent customers include thieme.com, a leading medical publishing company that we recently upgraded to paGO Commerce, andslidegeeks.com, the leading online subscription for PowerPoint presentation templates.
Based on our current sales team of three and 1,200 installs of paGO Commerce in our first eight months since stable release, our objectives for 2016 are, with an expanded sales force of 11 people, to complete a minimum of 15,000 installs. Based on our current success rate this is an extremely conservative projection.
Looking to the future, we are planning to make future releases of paGO Commerce and SEO Wingman CMS-agnostic; this will enable the company to expand in additional platforms, starting with WordPress and Drupal.
Steven is one of the co-founders of the Joomla! Content Management System, and one of the world's foremost open source software advocates. Steven leads the movement for independent open source software developers to build modular, yet highly capable core applications, to extend the power and utility of sites, without touching the core code. His business philosophy is: "Design to avoid rigidity, fragility, and immobility."
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Planning Board 2018
The Planning Board meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Village Hall at 6:30pm. No meeting will take place if there are no items on the agenda. Please call to confirm a meeting will be held.
The next Planning Board meeting (TBD).
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How Well Do You Know Your Character?Posted: October 4, 2014 Filed under: NaNoWriMo, Odds and Ends | Tags: background, character, Melissa Stevens, Nanowrimo, preparing 1 Comment
Your main character that is.
Could you answer any question posed them? Could you answer an interview of them? If you know them well enough to do that, then you're on good ground. You know how they'll react to most situations, even if it's not a conscious knowledge.
I can tell you from experience, when you know your character well, they will surprise you. Things happen to them and their reactions may not be your reactions but they won't let you make them do anything else. If you don't know your character then you my find yourself struggling with how they interact with people, environment and situations.
My advice? Find a questionnaire, it doesn't have to be a long one a page or two will do, and fill it out for each of your main characters, anyone who plays a decent size role in your story. Personally, I like the ones with off the wall questions like what does she wear on an average day and what would she wear to a wedding? funeral? etc. They make you actually think about your character and his/her personality. Once you've answered a page or two of questions about them you start to get a feel for them, and that makes writing about them worlds easier.
Do you have a favorite questionnaire? Feel free to share the links.


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** *Call for Book Chapters*** *"Intelligent Wireless Communications"* *Indexed by Scopus*** */Editors:/* *George Mastorakis, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Greece* *Constandinos X. Mavromoustakis, University of Nicosia, Cyprus* *Jordi Mongay Batalla, National Institute of Telecommunications and Warsaw University of Technology, Poland* ** The incredible growth of wireless communication technologies has led to the research in both academia and industry for intelligent technologies to satisfy future users' requirements. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will play a crucial role in wireless communication environments, enabling for smarter services, applications, business processes and social interaction. AI mechanisms applied in wireless communication can be exploited in smart networking applications and intelligent networks, by providing insights from collected data. 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God Is In The Details—Or Should Be Part I: Why Words Matter
Words are singularly the most powerful force available to humanity. We can choose to use this force constructively with words of encouragement, or destructively using words of despair. Words have energy and power with the ability to help, to heal, to hinder, to hurt, to harm, to humiliate and to humble.Yehuda Berg
I have been thinking a lot about the power of words, especially as current political events have unfolded. Particularly, I have been struck by the blatant verbal abuse, intentional telling of lies—plus the casual and callous dismissal of solemnly sworn oaths of public service, which invoke the name of God—and the defense of it all—by elected officials who call themselves Christians.
This is the first of a series of articles that explore what—or more specifically, who—may be in the details within what we say, do, and think: God or not? This article will address how words, their meaning, and their misuse in the political arena matter—and should matter to everyone—especially those that call themselves Christians.
Words Have Power
There are numerous Biblical references to the power of words: The Word, people's words, the word of God, saying "the word," and so on.
Words Are Important
Lawyers hire stenographers to record sworn-under-oath deposition testimonies. Additionally, courts hire stenographers to record / document—word for word—sworn verbal testimony, court proceedings, rulings, and verdicts. The documented words of verbal testimony become court records.
Court records, with sworn verbal testimony, can be used to assert reasons for a mistrial. Additionally, they can be used in other judicial procedures—appeals. Documents including sworn testimony can be used as a reason to vacate a judgment and / or overturn a verdict.
Words Carry Weight
Judicial verdicts can be overturned and / or upheld based on the review of documented words. Contracts can be made null and void—or upheld—based on just one or two words.
In addition to business being transacted on the basis of a written contract, some business transactions are commenced by, in some cases, additional verbal consent—and ended by a verbal command of "no" or "stop."
Declarations of war have been issued in both written and verbal form. Peace treaties have also been presented in both verbal and written forms.
Words Transmit Energy
I have been on the giving and receiving end of both "negative" and "positive" words. Based on personal experience, I can attest the following:
Words carry, transmit, and project the energy
in which they were created and transmitted by the speaker.
Words Should Matter—Particularly as They Relate to Politics and Politicians
Being a public servant is an honor and a privilege. One is elected to serve the public—not to be self-serving. Public service is a position of self-less service—not selfish service.
Before one can even begin serving in the position to which they were elected, each member of Congress must take a verbal oath of office.
"I, _________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God."
Even the president of the United States must take a verbal oath of office prior to commencing any presidential duties. In 2017, our duly elected president stated:
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, reserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. So help me God*."
*Yes. Trump actually did say: "So help me God."
Because of the oath of office that elected representatives verbally swear—before God and everyone—to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, their words—in all forms and platforms—matter.
Looking Ahead
Additionally, the oath that senators will take prior to the upcoming impeachment sessions will be as follows:
"I solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that in all things appertaining to the trial of the impeachment of Donald J. Trump, now pending, I will do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws: So help me God.''
Nowhere in that sworn oath is there mention of working with and being "'in total coordination with the White House counsel and attorneys for the accused' … and to 'pretend to be a fair juror here'" as "top" Republican senators have stated they will be doing. As a matter of fact, they are swearing—again, before God and everyone—not to be doing exactly that!
Yes! I do agree and affirm—so help you God—to all of the elected officials who are doing the same thing—that your words and the oaths that you swear to do matter … especially in the light of knowing that you are invoking God. Even more especially—for those representatives in Congress who profess that they are Christians and lead their conversations, campaigning, and talking points with "I am a Christian"—shouldn't your words especially matter? As Christians, aren't we supposed to be true to our words and The Word?
My questions to you: if you are lying or not intending to follow through with what you have sworn to do or the duties you've sworn to uphold—before God and everyone—how can you expect anyone to believe you are a self-proclaimed Christian? Or is claiming you are a Christian—just like your swearing of oaths–something that is "coordinated and a "pretend"—invoked to simply ingratiate yourself with Christian voters?
Stated another way: Are your words professing to be a Christian to be viewed with the same disregard you give to your sworn oaths? How can you expect anyone to respect, accept, or believe any of the words you say—including stating you are a "Christian"—if you are not even willing to follow through on your oath to God when you say those words?
The President's Words Matter
Words—especially those spoken by all elected government officials—should be taken seriously and should be scrutinized. This should be the case—especially as it relates to the words of the highest elected official in the United States—the president.
CNBC, Forbes, and other news outlets have reported correlations between the stock market and Trump's tweeting. The country of North Korea, with which the US finds itself in a tentative, fluid, and prickly relationship, labeled Trump a "heedless and erratic old man."
I am equally as uncomfortable with these types of statements from both countries: statements from the leadership of a country whose nuclear weapons program is being ratcheted up—and with whom we have a dangerously precarious relationship with, at best. The other part of my uncomfortable equation: having a "heedless and erratic old man" (and not a self-proclaimed "stable mental genius") in charge of our nuclear capabilities and response.
Words Should Not Be "Ignored"—
Especially Those from the President of the United States
Words should not be ignored—particularly the POTUS's words. Rick Santorum, former congressman, and presidential nominee, however, states that ignoring Trump is exactly what he and his fellow Republicans routinely do! He says that Republicans / congressional Republicans ignore almost all of what the president says and "tweets"—in spite of the tweets being declared to be "official statements" by the White House officials.
Specifically, when on Anderson Cooper 360°, Rick Santorum stated, "The reality is we [Republicans / Republican members of Congress] ignore about eighty to ninety percent of what the president says because he is doing what he is doing … we do! Look at—look at his tweets! We ignore most of those things he tweets. It is Trump being Trump."
"Trump Being Trump" Words
Demeaning, belittling, and mocking language; name-calling plus swearing; misogynistic talk; disparaging and racists remarks against different people and places; condoning violence against journalists and perceived "enemies" are all descriptors of the type of languaging Trump generates and he—along with other Republican enablers—propagates. Detailing some of the descriptors, here are a few examples: "crooked bastard," "Pocahontas," "shithole countries," "grab them by the pussy," and "blood coming out of her whatever."
"Trump being Trump"—therein lies the problem.
Words—Who Is in the Details?
While I have often heard the idiom, "The devil is in the details"—it derives from a German proverb:
"God is in the detail(s)."
Much later in time, the quote has, seemingly, been misattributed to architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969). Regardless of the attribution, the point, I believe, is that it is God—not "the devil"—who is intended to be found in the details.
I find this to be such a beautiful metaphor. Additionally, I believe it can be used as a literal statement and a means to discern what or where the potential source of one's details—in this case, words—originate: from a lower or higher source?
This exploration inspired an inner exploration. I focused on words—particularly those used by politicians and elected officials.
My "Who Is in the Words / Details" Query
Regardless of the platform used, do the details (words) emit and / or do I experience a sense of more God / Spirit / Highest Self –"in the details"—or not?
I believe that by paying attention to the details, one can more clearly spot what they are looking for. After all, if you do not know what you are looking for, how do you know if you have or have not attained it?
"The devil" may be the source of some people's "details" (aka "alternative facts," that is, lying by intentionally creating and propagating misinformation. The Truth (capital "T"), however, comes from a higher, more elevated and illuminated origin: God / Spirit / Highest Power. The Truth—all Truth—is what will, eventually, be revealed for all to see and hear—and should be transparent for all to see and hear.
Discerning the Source of the Details within Words
Focusing on words—particularly words communicated by politicians and elected officials such as the POTUS—I decided to create a way to discern where the energetic source of "the details" originated. Here are some examples of some tools I use to assist with the discernment.
First, I take a moment to become still. Next, being as objective as I can be, I ask myself these questions about the words of the elected official—particularly the POTUS's:
Do their words divide? or Do their words unify?
Abusive toward others? or Neutral-to-constructive?
Come from one's ego? or Come from care and concern?
Closed toward "others"? or Open toward others?
Insulting and assaulting? or Respectful, supportive, and uplifting?
Put in a more spiritual / energetic context, I ask myself:
What type of spiritual or energetic qualities do
I experience or feel the most regarding their communication?
|Negative, Destructive, Ego-Centric,
Immature, Juvenile, Boastful, Imbalanced, Reactive, Retaliatory, Divisive, Exclusionary, Close-Minded, Not Compassionate Toward "Others," Self-Serving, Bullying, Aggressive, Ill-Mannered, Uncooperative, Demeaning, Filled with Contempt for Social and Civil Respect and Decorum, Personal Praise Seeking, Demanding of Personal Loyalty, Lying, Ignoring
Facts, Promising Things without Follow-Through, Blaming of Others / Lack of Personal Responsibility and Ownership
|Neutral-to-Positive, Supportive, Constructive, Level-Minded, Humble, Mature, Balanced, Unifying, Grateful for the Support of Others, Open-Minded, Compassionate, Inclusive, Willing to Listen to the Counsel of Others, Seeks "Winning"
for All Parties and Persons Involved, Willing to Seek a Healthy Compromise, Respectful, Self-Less, Polite, Cooperative, Well-Mannered and Respectful of Social and Civil Decorum, Loyal to Obligation to Others, Transparent, Fulfills Promises, Considers Facts, Accepts Ownership of Responsibility and Errors
The category on the left is what I would discern to be coming from a more negative, egoic, and, energetically speaking, a lower vibratory level. The category on the right is what I would discern to be coming from a more positive, egoless, or God / Spirit / Highest Power-infused energetic level.
In a somewhat humorous, simplified, and "religious" manner, this entire process could be distilled to the following: Who would say this: the devil or God?
In that same vein and stated in another way: "Which would Jesus say?"
My Political "Who Is in the Details" Challenge to You
You always have a choice. I am simply asking you to take a moment to consciously discern and decide: Whose details / words / energy are you supporting? Whose circle do you want to be a part of?
Bottom line:
In your own life and in your discernment process, which will you ally yourself with—your elected officials' discourse details / energy or the God-kind of infused details / energy?
My Conclusion: YES! Words and Details Matter!
As it relates to politics, to ignore or make excuses for the POTUS's words is irresponsible, misguided, inappropriate, immoral—and simply wrong. The same applies to any politician and / or elected official.
Just as the recent volcano in New Zealand gave warnings of being increasingly active and volatile, so should the president's words—and the energy, attitude, and temperament behind the words he uses.
The POTUS can only "do whatever I want" only if you allow him to do so. Are you okay with that? Personally, I am not.
The Apostle Paul's Urging—and My Own
"I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people." (NIV Romans 16:17–18)
A friendly reminder: "Smooth talk" and "flattery" are not the only tools of deception. Any and all kinds of words of a lower energetic nature / source, ignoring others' assaulting and divisive words, and even adding misleading communication to obfuscate the Truth can be equally deceptive—and destructive.
In Part ll I will shine a light on actions—and inactions—particularly of elected officials and their political party. I will offer suggestions to assist in the discernment of the energetic source of the details their actions: God or not? Stay tuned …
God bless you. God bless everyone. God bless America.


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I saw this quote below earlier today and kept thinking about it long after I'd seen it.
"Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on."
It was said by Samuel Butler in 1895. He was an English novelist.
It strikes me that he is so right.
We are all learning to live our lives. Not just us in Moodscope but every citizen of the globe whether depressed, bipolar, totally free of mental health or physical issues, the physically ill, children, everyone.
We too are putting ourselves out there like the person playing the violin in public who hasn't a clue how to play it.
This picture is the stuff of nightmares (playing or doing anything in public without practice beforehand.)
But we do it every day!
We go out there on a daily basis and do normal things not really having been taught how to do them perfectly so we make mistakes, we mess up, we feel bad about ourselves, we get into difficulties at work, in conversations etc. But so does everyone, not just us who struggle with our health.
We are our own teachers and us in the Moodscope community are very harsh teachers and mark our own selves down with every tiny mistake we make.
So, life is a daily learning process, and no one can ever teach us or anyone how to lead a 100% perfect life, yet still we leave the house each day and subject ourselves to life with a capital L, shouldn't we be proud of our little achievements? Instead of self critical and always urging our inner selves to do better?
I realise blogs have been written before about little achievements but Samuel Butler's quote seemed to me to explain why everyone and especially us should be so pleased about them.
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VAULT FESTIVAL REVIEW: The Misadventures of David and Sam ★★★★★
The Misadventures of David and Sam
The Pit, Vault Festival
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd February 2020
Cheap jokes can usually go one of two ways, and quite often results in groans and little appreciation, but what Al Dente Theatre Company have produced is a production which throws bucket loads of the gags, from magic tricks to literal song lyrics acted out, to complete hilarity and characters that you warm to from the constant audience participation making you fully involved with the on stage antics.
Liam Cullen, George Wing, and Michelle Pittoni make up the slick trio on stage who have bundles of energy and charisma with with eachother as David, Sam and Granny. Each bring their own uniqueness and you can tell that they are thriving off their audiences responses; the participation within the magic show segment is genius and the visual puns never feel tiresome. When Cullen and Wing multirole, their posture and mannerisms are quite honestly perfection, with the hint of camp that would sit perfectly in any episode of EastEnders, with a particular segment on bread rationing involved, whilst Michelle Pittoni also brings a frail but vibrant Granny to life that bounces off her two fellow performers on stage.
The storyline itself also flows with ease, thanks to Isabel Dixon's involvement. There's definitely a sense of freedom for the performers to riff off eachother, and this is especially apparent in a scene which involved Sam mopping back to the farm to reunite with Granny after a failed attempt of joining David in the war goes wrong. This particular segemnt, which involved a lot of weather and season changing, isn't something new to comedy, but Al Dente have put a perfect spin on the idea and push it to the limits which has the audience in hysterics.
Overall, The Misadventures of David and Sam is a complete laugh-a-minute comedy gold production which squashes in more gags than it can handle but somehow effortlessly land and have us smiling the whole way through, right up till we leave the performance space; Al Dente Theatre Company are certainly ones to watch out for in the future, and I truly hope this production has a long run in many future festivals.


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8 Techniques to Increase Twitter Engagement that are NOT Based on Science
The math for Twitter appears so promising. At last count, over 300 million people use Twitter. Certainly, at least a few people will appreciate your clever jab at Lady Gaga. Unfortunately, such logic is flawed. The social media platform doesn't make it easy to get noticed. You craft the perfect tweet — one sure to …more


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Give Me What You Ask For is the first exhibition to bring together the work of Victoria Cabezas (b. 1950) and Priscilla Monge (b. 1968), two Costa Rican artists from different generations. It explores how the two artists have challenged conventional art disciplines, including painting and sculpture, by drawing on their own lived experiences. Monge and Cabezas both use experimental artistic strategies to advocate for women and to critique established patriarchal structures.
"Pondering Cabezas and Monge's paths helps us understand how the critical infrastructure in Central America has changed during the last four decades," said Miguel A. López. "It also helps us recognize genealogies that show that women were, to a large extent, the catalysts for change in terms of the boundaries of the region's contemporary art."
Victoria Cabezas and Priscilla Monge: Give Me What You Ask For is curated by Miguel A. López (Chief Curator of TEOR/éTica and Lado V, San José, Costa Rica).
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June Empties / Products I've Used Up
2 July 2013
Just a few things used up this month, but it's nice to give some empties the toss nonetheless! Here's what I finished up in June:
Organic Essentials Organic Cotton Balls
Not a whole lot to say about these, but I use them to apply my DIY witch hazel/glycerin toner. Organic cotton balls don't tend to cost much more than the standard kind, so they're generally what I pick up. These were jumbo sized, so I broke them in half and used a half each time, which was great since it made them last twice as long.
Repurchase? Yes.
Badger Moroccan Mint Face & Body Soap [Review]
I used this both as a face wash and a hand soap and enjoyed it both ways. It smelled minty and refreshing and did a great job cleansing, without drying out my skin.
Repurchase? Yes.
Aura Cacia Organic Argan Oil [Review]
I run a few drops of this through my damp hair after every shower and I find it helps reduce any static and frizz, while slightly defining my curls. I also used it on my face throughout the winter. I've already picked up another bottle, but the new one is bit odd and seems to have peppermint oil in it. It's labelled as pure argan, same as this one, but given how it smells, there's definitely something else in there. It's unfortunate, since whatever it is covers up that lovely, nutty argan scent I'd gotten used to. I'm still using it on my hair, but I'm not so sure about using it on my face, since I don't know what else is in there!
Repurchase? Yes, I already have.
Osmia Organics Active Gel Nutrient Serum (sample) [Review]
I loved this serum so so much and the sample really did go a long way! It lasted me about two months, with nearly nightly use. I noticed a big difference in the suppleness of my skin with the serum and it also helped with the two wrinkles I struggle with on my forehead. I have a couple other serums I'm trying out now, but I could definitely see myself returning to this in the future.
Repurchase? Yes, though not right away.
Suti Facial Cleansing Balm (sample)
On days when I wear makeup, I like to cleanse with oil before using a regular cleanser, but when I rediscovered this sample in my stash, I decided to try it in place of the oil step. It was my first time using a balm cleanser and even though it worked well at breaking down makeup, I prefer a liquid oil, especially for removing eye makeup. Also, while in the pot this cleanser had a lovely, bright citrus scent, on my face, it reminded me of lemon-scented cleaning products, so not the most appealing!
Repurchase? No.
Balm Balm Super Light Coconut Cleanser (sample)
This is literally just fractionated coconut oil, which you can find for a fraction of Balm Balm's price elsewhere. Beyond that, while coconut oil is effective at removing makeup, it isn't my favorite oil to use as I find it stings my eyes.
Repurchase? No.
Face Naturals Acai Berry & Lime Organic Body Cleanser [Review]
If you'd asked me last month what my favorite body wash was, I would likely have answered with this product, but this particular bottle was a disappointment. It worked well, but it had a thick, goopy, gelatinous consistency that just wasn't a joy to use. The acai berry was also in clumps, as opposed to evenly incorporated as it usually is. I did store this for a couple months after buying it, but I don't see how that would change the product. I'm thinking I just got a dud bottle this time around.
Repurchase? Maybe.
And that's all for June - some hits, some misses, and a couple oddities too! What have you used up recently?
Posted by Caitie at 9:06 am
Labels: Aura Cacia, Badger, Badger Balm, Balm Balm, Body, empties, Face Naturals, finished products, hair, June 2013 empties, Osmia Organics, Products I've used up, Skin, Suti
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Oh it is so annoying when you get a product that you know and like at isn't what you expected. It is funny how we all have different oils that we like, I love coconut oil, but I know so many people who don't :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Definitely...it's so frustrating when you repurchase something and it's different! I do like coconut oil for some things, just not usually on my face. I always manage to get some in my eyes when I'm taking my makeup off and I find it stings like no other!Delete
Oh that's too bad about coconut oil :/ I find that olive oil stings my eyes, that feeling is just so annoying.. :) xxReplyDelete
- Anonymous2 July 2013 at 15:07
Very nice post miss!!! Really enjoying your blog :-)ReplyDelete
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University of Chicago Philosophy Professor Jonathan Lear said at a lecture in Lowell Lecture Hall yesterday that human beings must question their direction in life in order to become better.
His speech—which kicked off the three-day Tanner Lectures series at Harvard—brought together audience members from across the University, including professors, graduate students, undergraduates, and even University President Drew G. Faust.
"I've read his work since grad school," said Jason A. Pannone, who works in the philosophy library, adding that he came to the lecture for "the chance to hear [Lear] think."
Lear emphasized the importance of developing an appreciation for irony—the circumstance in which a seemingly comfortable truth returns in an unfamiliar form, disrupting one's world-view and self-perception.
While acknowledging the ironies of life can be difficult, Lear said, this step is the key to achieving "human excellence." He also focused on the necessity of accepting one's own ignorance to achieve excellence.
Lear's lecture, which focused on difficult philosophical concepts, was directed toward those with a wide-ranging grasp of philosophical history.
"I would probably have to think about it a lot to really wrap my mind around what all the implications would be," attendee Edward J. Dumoulin '10 said.
Lear acknowledged that understanding topics surrounding human existence requires much contemplation.
"To become human or to learn what it means to be human does not come that easily," he said, drawing from Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard.
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The origami molecule on the cover art of this blog is mechlorethamine, a DNA alkylating agent that is used to treat various kinds of cancer. Mechlorethamine was used successfully in clinical settings in the 1940's and those successes led to the development of anticancer chemotherapy as a field. Folding origami and learning organic chemistry are similar in that they initially appear to be complex but are built on fundamental and straightforward principles. To do either well requires consistent, hands-on practice applying these principles.
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In real life, when you walk past an old friend from high school and they have been ravaged by the hard knocks you get a warm, even comforting feeling that your life is so much better than theirs in every way. It's like a little ego boost. It tells you that in the Game of Life, you're winning.
However, when you flip a page in a magazine to see that the man or woman you spent years obsessively fantasizing about, (mayhaps even planning that first meeting where you would pretend you had never heard of them, and then they would be so awed and charmed by a person that wasn't blinded by their fame, they would have swept you off your feet), and that person who plagued your pre-adolescent dreams is pictured in a magazine and the hard knocks of life were more like giant hammers of ugly and despair, you don't feel like you're winning. You feel as if time is a mistress that no one – not even Jonathan Taylor Thomas – can escape. And it makes you think. It makes you take stock. Because time is going to get you just like it got him, and suddenly, suddenly you realise that every day we're all a little closer to death. That we started to die from the moment we were born into this world, and now we are steadily declining, moving ceaselessly forward into the arms of the Reaper. Only before he welcomes you into his cold arms, he will take your youth, then your mind, and then finally your dignity.
So yeah, check out these really scary people for many LOLz.
#10 Val Kilmer
Remember Val Kilmer? Remember him in Top Secret! and Tombstone? Remember him as Jim Morrison in the Doors, shaking his sexy ass in those leather pants? Remember him as Madmartigan, in his sexy lady clothes, with Red Hot Chili Peppers hair waving a sword around like he knew exactly what to do with it? He was magnificent. Then he started to live his life like he was vying for the role of Samwise Gamgee.
#9 Mischa Barton
Is it just us, or does Mischa Barton have the weirdest accent? Is that a normal way to speak? It sounds weirdly Euro to us. Is she putting it on? Did she do the accent to give her a little something extra on the OC because she was ultimately just cast to play the 'hot one'? Ignore the others guys, they have different coloured hair, they aren't the blonde one, Mischa is. And never mind that the 'ugly nerd' looks like he fell out of an Abercrombie catalogue. HE LIKED COMICS AND THUS WE SHOULD SHUN HIM. We never actually watched the show. But how sadtimes is Mischa Barton? It's like her body forgot she was only 26.
#8 Kathleen Turner
She was the voice of Jessica Rabbit because Kathleen Turner's voice was the voice of SEX. It was husky, it was feminine, you wanted that voice to make sweet love to you, and praise your virility. And attached to that voice was the woman above. Look at her! She's on a chaise longue! That sexy voice was attached to an even sexier woman. Golden hair, beautiful body, and a talent for comedy, Kathleen Turner was a force unto herself. And then she was Chandler's Dad.
#7 Eric Shweig
Who? "Eric who?" We hear you say, "Never heard of him." But you would have seen him. Remember Last of the Mohicans? Remember the final scene when some hot piece of ass was running up the side of a fucking mountain to save his lady love? That was Eric Shweig. With hair the colour of a raven's wing, skin of burnished copper and a voice like golden syrup, Eric Shweig — or as we shall forever know him: Uncas — was the hottest, lastest Mohican ever. We mean FOR TRUE. Eric Shweig was the hottest man in a movie with DANIEL DAY-LEWIS, is that even possible? Apparently, yes – but now, imagine if that Mohican discovered Krispy Kremes.
#6 Christian Slater
Christian Slater was our personal fave. It was like he looked at Jack Nicholson, and thought, "yeah, I'll take the sex appeal and add some good-looking." In the 80s, Christian Slater was the guy that girls with 6 week wash-out hair dye, a few piercings and a hatred of the mainstream made their poster boy. This was because he was clearly mad, bad and dangerous to know. He wasn't going to let society dictate just how sexy a man can be in a black trench coat. And still, to this day, is the only man in the ENTIRE world that was able to put a dangly cross earring in his ear and not look like a giant, festering douchebag.
And then his face melted off.
#5 Lara Flynn Boyle
We've always grown up believing that Lara Flynn Boyle has always looked like the hilarious circus act that we see on the cover of Star or Hello or Pedigree Chum or whatever the bored housewives read. Turns out, Lara Flynn Boyle used to look normal. Like really normal. You know that crazy-times ex-girlfriend Wayne had in Wayne's World? THAT WAS LARA FLYNN BOYLE!
#4 Mickey Rourke
AHHH! Mickey Rourke, he had that raspy voice that only the very good-looking can pull off without sounding creepy. In 9½ Weeks (YES, WE WATCHED THAT FILM) Rourke convinced us that there is nothing in the world we would like more than having honey poured all over our body, even though that's really impractical and sticky. Can you imagine the clean up afterwards? So imagine our despair when he decided to go back to boxing professionally (being an amateur boxer when he was younger), we were worried about his face, his beautiful, beautiful face, but maybe we were being silly; after all, he could be good at boxing! Muhammad Ali's face was always in good shape, right? But we quickly learned that's because Ali was the greatest boxer that ever lived and didn't suck like a black hole. Well, okay, we're being mean – Mickster wasn't that bad, he just liked to use his face to buffer the punches. We're not an expert on the sport, but we believe the object is to avoid getting hit. But what do we know? We're just regular faced people.
#3 Meg Ryan
Once upon a time, Meg Ryan was pretty funny. No scratch that. Once upon a time, Meg Ryan was really funny. Not only that, she championed the cute girl look. She was like "you don't have to wear those really high eighties underwear to get attention peeps, you can wear pastels and just have really curly hair, and stud muffins like BILLY CRYSTAL will want you". Everyone liked Meg Ryan, and but she decided that having a human face was way too PC.
#2 Lindsay Lohan
Li-Lo almost didn't make this list. It was a hard decision – a former child star, she seemed to fit more snugly in our seminal blog 5 Actors We'll Never Forgive for Growing Up. But after debating long and hard with Florence Vincent, we concluded that since she was both normal-looking and fully grown in Mean Girls, she qualifies for this list. No clemency for you Li-Lo! Drugs, Samantha Ronson and every man she ever met (ever) turned Li-Lo from a pretty sexy star into a Vegas stripper. She did have serious Daddy issues though, so you know… understandable.
#1 – John Travolta
Middle age spread? More like middle age explosion. You feel me? Us. We mean: You feel us? Not in a weird way, in a strictly platonic way. But seriously, why is he so wide? We feel like that can't be normal. Do people get a middle age spread in the face and then grow weird hairline and start drawing on their eyebrows and have fake relationships with women and join cults and wank off masseurs? Do they? DO THEY????
Do you feel like we missed out a few Hollywood freaks? We don't want to care, but we really, really do. Please list all freaks below.


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The alliteration thread is just too lame, and will cut down on the frequency of posts here. Here is my suggestion for today's theme:
For today, this thread can become a metathread.
That's right, a thread about other threads. This would stay close to the thread's overall goal of being a thread about nothing. It would also give us a logical edge over ANY thread that wished to surpass this one for number of posts. As soon as another thread receives a post, we post about that thread.
If worse comes to worse, we can talk about dogs or cats (or lizards ... sorry EarlJam).


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Fight Hard Water Problems with These Whole-house Water Softener Systems and Filters Solutions
Over 70% of U.S. homes have moderately to extremely hard water, which contains excessive calcium and magnesium, often making it unsatisfactory for household use.
Hard water can cause mineral buildup in water pipes and heating systems, produce unsightly water stains in tubs and toilets and cause poor soap and detergent performance. A water softener will save you time and money while protecting the things you value. You'll enjoy cleaner bathing and showering, brighter laundry, faster and easier cleaning, sparkling dishes and longer life for your plumbing!
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Treats water without adding chemicals; a process that creates new chemical complexes, changing the taste or odor of the water, or removing beneficial minerals in the water. Ultraviolet (UV) devices are most effective when the water has already been partially treated, and only the cleanest water passes through the UV flow chamber. They are therefore often combined with other technologies, such as carbon filters, water softeners and reverse osmosis systems, to provide complete water quality solutions.
- High flow rate: 12 gallons per minute
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Stonewall Kitchen Recalls Limited Quantities of Cinnamon Apple, Orange Cranberry and Toasted Coconut Pancake & Waffle Mixes as a Precautionary Measure Because of Possible Health Risk - 12/14/16
Stonewall Kitchen of York, Maine is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of Stonewall Kitchen Cinnamon Apple, Orange Cranberry and Toasted Coconut Pancake & Waffle Mixes, after the FDA found traces of Salmonella at the manufacturing facility of the ingredient supplier for the powdered buttermilk used in these products. Although no pathogenic bacteria have been found in the powdered products supplied to Stonewall Kitchen by the ingredient manufacturer, nor in any of the Stonewall Kitchen pancake & waffle mixes themselves, we have decided out of an abundance of caution to recall products produced from the specific lots purchased from this ingredient supplier.
About Salmonella: Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
A limited quantity of products were distributed nationwide to consumers through the ten Stonewall Kitchen Company Stores, Stonewall Kitchen's direct-to-consumer division (catalog/internet) and through the wholesale division.
Affected product includes the following details:
- Name: Stonewall Kitchen Cinnamon Apple Pancake & Waffle Mix
- Enjoy By Dates: 15Feb18 & 16Feb18 (TWO LOTS)
- Item #: 551118
- Packaged in a 16oz. container
- Name: Stonewall Kitchen Orange Cranberry Pancake & Waffle Mix
- Enjoy By Date: 09Feb18
- Item #: 554130
- Packaged in a 16oz. container
- Name: Stonewall Kitchen Toasted Coconut Pancake & Waffle Mix
- Enjoy By Date: 30Nov17
- Item #: 551133
- Packaged in a 16oz. container
To date, Stonewall Kitchen has not experienced any problems or complaints about these products. No injuries or illnesses have been reported. This is a voluntary recall as a precautionary measure.
This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.
If consumers have any of the above product, they must discontinue use and discard product immediately.
Consumers should contact Stonewall Kitchen Premier Guest Services by email at email@example.com or by phone at 800-826-1735 for refund instructions and any further information.
Enclosed: Photos of product packaging, UPC code and Enjoy By Date.
* We believe that none of the products being recalled were processed or offered through the Feeding America national office.
For full details on the recall including photos of the recalled product, please visit this FDA web page.


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Shopping Industrial Restroom Lavatories and Sinks? What To Look For
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The American Cyclopædia (1879)/Müller, George
MÜLLER, George, an English philanthropist, born at Kroppenstädt, Prussia, Sept. 27, 1805. He graduated at Halle, went to England in 1829, and in 1830 was settled as pastor over a small Independent chapel at Teignmouth. In a few months he relinquished his salary, believing that God would supply his wants in direct answer to prayer. In 1832 he became pastor at Bristol, refusing all salary except voluntary offerings. He established a free breakfast for all poor persons who would listen to religious reading while eating; but this was discontinued because the neighbors objected to the presence of so many beggars. In 1833 he opened two day schools, and before the end of the year had four schools in operation. In 1836 he determined to establish an orphanage, and hired a house for that purpose. By June, 1837, he had received £1,000 for his orphans, and considerable sums for other benevolent purposes. In 1838 he hired three houses, and supported 86 orphans. In 1842 he had ten schools and 96 orphans. In 1845 he determined to erect a building sufficient for all orphans that should be sent to him, and began to pray for £10,000, besides current expenses. In December a donation of £1,000 was sent to him; in July, 1846, he received a donation of £2,050; and up to January, 1847, he had received £9,284 besides current expenses. In 1850 the large orphan house was built and furnished at a cost of £15,000, and was immediately filled with 300 orphans. At this time his annual receipts for all his enterprises amounted to £8,000, all of which he says was received in direct answer to prayer, without application to a single person. Praying for still more funds, he received in January, 1851, a gift of £3,000; in March, 1852, one of £1,000, and another of £500; in the spring of 1853 one of £8,100, and in the autumn one of £5,200. Believing it wrong to run in debt, he laid all these aside until he should have enough to finish one building. In May, 1856, he had accumulated £29,297, and began to build; and by May, 1860, he had received £45,000 for his building fund alone. In March, 1862, two more houses had been built and furnished, and were occupied by 700 orphans, making 1,000 supported by him, besides numerous schools and other benevolent undertakings. His three houses being full, he began to pray for funds to build two more. These were finished in 1870, when the five houses contained 2,050 children, besides teachers and attendants. During the year ending May 26, 1874, he received £37,855 15s. 6d., with which 189 missionaries and 122 schools were supported in whole or in part, 2,261 orphans maintained, and 47,413 Bibles or parts of the Bible and 3,775,971 tracts and books distributed. Between October, 1830, and May, 1874, he had received in all £617,000, by which 38,800 children had been taught in schools in Great Britain, Spain, Italy, India, and British Guiana; 467,000 Bibles and Testaments had been distributed, 50,000,000 tracts circulated, 190 missionaries supported year by year, and 4,408 orphans brought up. The orphans, after being educated, are put out to service or apprenticed to trades. The five orphan houses, erected at a cost of £115,000, are vested in a board of trustees; but they have no endowments, as their founder believes that funds will be provided as required. He is also pastor of a church of 900 members, built up by his own labors.


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Project Description
Client: NPDC
Capacity: 150MMSCF
Status: COMPLETED 2017
In support of government's desire to increase supply of domestic gas (DOMGAS) to local industries and power plants, SPDC submitted a plan to government detailing out steps to increase its contribution to the DOMGAS market between 2008 and 2013; divided into short-term and medium-term supply targets.
The capacity of the Utorogu gas hub will be increased from 360 MMscfd to circa 510MMscfd to urgently address the supply shortfalls in the ELPS/WAGP captive market. Thus, approval was secured to relocate the 150MMscfd GHF earlier planned for Ughelli-East to Utorogu with the Ughelli-East NAG wells re-routed via a bulk line to Utorogu.
A sales gas return line to supply the low-pressure customers in the Ughelli area (e.g. PHCN Delta I - IV, DSC, Beta Glass, etc) will also be constructed. The existing Ughelli-East NAG plant will be subsequently decommissioned.
This 150 MMscfd Gas Handling Facility at Utorogu, Delta State is being built by Makon Engineering and Technical Services (METS) for SPDC handling the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning of this facility.
Project Design Objectives
The design for the Utorogu GHF is consistent with:
- Standardized design template and equipment packages that can be modularised and be adapted for other locations.
- The needs for operational integrity throughout the projected minimum 30 years life cycle of the Facilities.
- The need for safety and security of personnel and plant with due regard to protection of the internal working and external environments.
- The requirements of the gas customers, as specified in the gas sales contracts.
- The requirement for high availability, cost effective operation and minimum maintenance.
- The needs, concerns and aspirations of host communities.
- Minimisation of site work to reduce exposure of personnel and equipment
- Minimisation of adverse social/environmental impact.
- Designs to allow parts of the project to be fabricated and/or constructed as much as possible in Nigeria by Nigerian companies.
- Low operator intervention and minimised use of consumables.
- Minimum loss of production during project implementation by off-site pre-fabrication and pre-commissioning of equipment packages.
- Optimum use of existing utilities and infrastructure.
- Flexibility with respect to future development scenarios.
To meet the West African Gas Pipeline and other design requirements, the Utorogu Gas Handling Facility will feature the following major packages:
- Inlet Manifold Packages
- Joule-Thompson Packages
- Condensate Stabilization Packages
- Gas Compression Packages
- Glycol Injection & Regeneration Packages
- Flare Packages
- Fuel Gas Package
- Instrument Air Package
- Hot Oil Package
- Power Generation Package
- Utility Water Pa
- Motor Control Centre
- Field Auxiliary Room Package
- Metering Skids
- Control & Automation System
The FEED for the Utorogu NAG 2 Project has been completed and was rounded off with Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP). Proper documentation has since been concluded including Close-out of HAZOP Recommendation Items.
The completed Detailed Engineering Design has led to the generation of Bulk Material Take-Off (MTO) for Piping and steel structures and also involves review and approval of Vendor Detailed Engineering Design including General Arrangement Drawings of the Skids, the 3-D Models etc
As a company with international affiliations, METS has technical understanding with various specialist companies whose specialist input are employed to bring about the packages and equipment mentioned.
All the process packages have been completed and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) concluded and were witnesses by the Client and other regulatory bodies; NNPC and DPR. The procurement/ fabrication of other skids and Utility vessels are also 100% completed.
As part of METS plan to work to NCD requirements, various vessels and tanks are being fabricated by local companies and they are 100% completed. The piperack (which was also fabricated locally) has been completed as well.
The various Bulk MTO already generated have also been completed and this entails steel structures, valves , Pipes, flanges and fittings, instrument cables and fittings, transmitters, Fire and Gas detection devices, electrical cables and fittings and other field devices items essential to the completion of the Gas Handling Facility. All of these Bulk Materials have already been delivered.
Construction and Installation
Utorogu NAG 2 being a green field entailed a lot of construction activities to be done by Makon. A summary of the scope of Construction for Utorogu NAG 2 Gas Handling Facility includes but is not limited to:
- Site survey and Geotechnical studies
- Mobilization and Transport activities
- Surcharge Removal
- Mobilisation of Piling Works
- Piling and Installation of Pile casings in their required positions
- Prefabricate and install reinforcements on the installed piled casings
- Pile cap Construction of foundations as required for Piled Equipment
- Construction of raft foundation for skid and others as per AFC drawings
- Foundation for Equipment in situ
- Foundation for Equipment (piled)
- Construction of Temporary Site Access Roads (around the process areas)
- Site Access Road (temp./semi-permanent)
- Precast of Storm water drains
- Precast of Pipe/Cable Sleepers
- Fabrication & Installation of Cable Tray Steel Works (on Sleepers NAG 1 & 2)
- Excavate, Blind & Install of NAG2 Sleeper ways/Flare
- Excavate. Blind & Install of NAG 1 Sleeper ways
- Pipe Rack Foundation
- Precast Equipment Foundation
- Piling for Equipment Foundations
- Excavation & Installation of Precast Storm Water Drains
- Pour Concrete & Install Rebar for Equipment
- Installation of Precast Foundation
- Concrete Road Works (All Areas)
- Erection of process skids, vessels and Equipment unto foundations
- Installation of various instrument valves and fittings
- Laying of instrument cables plant-wide
- Installation and Hook-up of Electrical Buildings
- Installation of Electrical Cables plant-wide
- Deployment of Telecommunication equipment
- Re-assembly of Accessories for Skids
- Other miscellaneous activities to ensure mechanical completion
To achieve this and also for activities in the Western axis, METS has proceeded to set up a Camp site at Iwherekan Community which is located close to the Utorogu NAG 2 Plant. This has enabled METS to input its quota in the development of the community and engage massive workforce from the localities.
Activities being carried out in this camp site include:
- Concrete works such as Prefabrication of slabs, Road drains, pre-cast foundations;
- Piping works, fit-up and Welding of Pipe Spools;
- Fabrication of Steel structures;
- Material Handling, Storage and Inventory;
- Accommodation for Workers


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Stepping outside – with temperatures steadily in the 70s and 80s – it is hard to believe fall is upon us here in Chicago. But, one step in the grocery store and I know it is true. Summer fruits like plums and peaches are no longer available, and the last hanger-oners like strawberries taste dull and cost a little more. Saying good-bye to summer produce always leaves me feeling a little bummed.
But, fall does have its merits in the food department. While I won't harp on about pumpkin spice blah blah blah, local apples are always such a treat. And, I was pretty excited to try Delicata Squash for the first time last week. Thin skinned and mild tasting, it is a great fall harvest food. Adding it to a super quick and easy salad creates a lovely lunch honoring the season.
Roasted Delicata Squash and Arugula Salad
2 delicata squash, washed, de-seeded and sliced
Olive oil
A few good shakes of Trader Joe's South African Smoke Seasoning Blend (or make your own with paprika, salt, garlic powder and dried basil)
Parmesan, shaved
Dijon Dressing (recipe below)
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Toss delicata squash with olive oil, salt and the seasoning. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes (until squash is tender). Remove from oven and cool.
To serve, toss arugula with roasted squash, walnuts and Dijon dressing. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese.
Quick Dijon Salad Dressing
3 parts olive oil
1 part red wine vinegar
2-3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Salt, pepper
Combine everything in a mason jar and shake really really really well. That's it!
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Fillpots Sunflower Competition
Fillpots Sunflower Competition
We're delighted to announce that we came second in Fillpots' annual 'Tallest Sunflower' competition – a fabulous result, especially with the added complications of the hottest summer for years!
84 Primary schools across North Essex were sent a pack, with seeds and instructions grow fabulous sunflowers. Our budding gardeners were awarded second place with a sunflower that was 208cm tall, earning the school a £40 voucher to spend in the Garden Centre. They wisely spent the voucher on a selection of herbs, some potting compost and some tulip, daffodil, crocus and snowdrop bulbs to be planted during Wednesday after school club.
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About Sculpturewear Jewelry
Designed to Inspire, Entertain & Connect
Sculpturewear is a contemporary jewelry brand designed by Andrea Pope in her Toronto-based studio.
Her signature twists are a captivating mix of fantasy and timeless luxury.
The sculptured creations range from modern geometric lines to whimsical intertwined vines, often ornamented with semi-precious gemstones, pearls, and objet d'art as an extension of your personal style and beauty.Pope's signature style is designed to sculpt to the curves of a woman's body, therefore, each piece is thoughtfully handcrafted for great flexibility. The pieces stay obediently set, yet can be re-set to change angle and curve for a variety of necklines or hair styles.
Collection and Bespoke designs range from gold, rose gold, silver and rhodium, with a miraculous copper base which allows for an incredibly lightweight piece of quality jewelry.
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|1 to 2 Bikes
|$40 Each
|3 to 4 Bikes
|$35 Each
|5+ Bikes
|$30 Each
Activity Description
At one time, the rumble of freight cars reverberated through the narrow tunnel. Wooden trestles, with their system of slanted supports and horizontal cross pieces, spanned numerous bluffs and creeks. Passengers in Pullman cars clocked the miles with these and other landmarks as they traveled one of southern Illinois' most scenic routes.
Today, the railroad is gone. The route, known as Tunnel Hill State Trail, remains. Tunnel Hill State Trail stretches for 45 miles from Harrisburg to Karnak. Egyptian Hills Resort is minutes away from the Tunnel Hill station, the most scenic section of the entire trail. Your family will bike through the 543 foot tunnel and over the 450 foot Breeden trestle which is 90 feet in the air.
As you continue on the trail one landform melds into another, the countryside offers ever-changing vistas. Woodland wildflowers dot the forest floor each spring, while prairie flowers and grasses lend their beauty to the summer landscape. Contrasting with the profuse greenery of summer, the lack of foliage on the oak, hickory, tulip poplar, cottonwood and sweet gum trees brings the river valleys and rocky bluffs into sharp focus from late fall to early spring. The trail surface is hard packed crushed limestone and is easily ridden on either a road or mountain bike. Parking is available at several locations. There are limited services elsewhere along the trail.
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Sideboards and Buffets
Sideboards and buffets have been around since at least the time of the Renaissance and have been evolving ever since. These beautiful pieces of furniture add elegance or interest to your kitchen or dining room. With the vast selection available, a style that fits your décor can be found.What is the difference between a sideboard and a buffet?
There really is no difference between a sideboard and buffet. Both have drawers, shelves, and compartments to provide whats needed at the dining table or the kitchen table, whether it's serveware, glassware, table linens, or bottles of wine. Food can also be served off of a sideboard or a buffet during buffet-style lunches or dinners. A crédence is a French Gothic sideboard, while a credenza is an Italian form of this furniture.Can a sideboard or buffet have a hutch?
Some sideboards or buffets either come with hutches or can be fitted with one. Hutches, provide more storage space. Sideboards and buffets with hutches seem to be found in the kitchen more than they are in a formal dining room. One alternative to a hutch is a mirror that matches the buffet. Another idea is to fit a plate rack on top of the sideboard. This both stores your dinner plates and protects them.Can a sideboard or buffet be placed in the living room?
A sideboard or buffet can definitely be placed in the living room. You may want to choose one that has drawers and cabinets that hide the dinner service. A sideboard in the living room can also double as a TV cabinet. Contemporary-style sideboards with sliding doors, simple lines, and slim, tapered feet can pull a contemporary living room together.What is a tansu-style buffet?
Tansu is a style of cabinetry that was originally meant to be carried around. It originated in Japan around the late 17th century. Tansu cabinets are made of both hard woods, such as chestnut, and soft woods, such as pine, and are full of decorative hardware.Can a sideboard be used as a bar?
There is no reason not to use a sideboard as a bar. Many types of modern sideboards and buffets come with cubby holes to hold bottles of wine. There is certainly storage space for glassware, stirrers, mixing glasses, and other accoutrements that go with a bar. The top of the buffet or sideboard is a perfect place to store decanters or to group bottles of liquor and cordials on silver or mirrored trays.What is marquetry?
Marquetry is a type of furniture decoration where contrasting materials are arranged in a veneered surface to make a decoration that is flush with the surface. The material can be exotic, coloured woods or other materials, such as tortoiseshell or mother-of-pearl. This type of furniture decorating has been around since the Renaissance. A contemporary marquetry is often imitated. A sideboard or buffet with real marquetry is considered an heirloom.