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While September 22nd is the first official day of Fall, I've already begun to find series and movies that I'm excited to binge-watch.
These five series are not only binge-worthy but are sure to get you in the spooky season spirit.
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Based on the original comics, this adaptation of the "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" tale is a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror and the occult.
In the reimagined origin story, Sabrina Spellman wrestles to reconcile her dual nature — half-witch, half-mortal — while standing against the evil forces that threaten her, her family — including aunts Hilda and Zelda — and the daylight world humans inhabit.
Sabrina is my favorite fall show of all time and will forever have a piece of my heart. It's witty, funny and thought-provoking. Plus, it gives me all sorts of witchy vibes.
Dead to Me
Jen's husband recently died in a hit-and-run, and the sardonic widow is determined to solve the crime. Optimistic free spirit Judy has recently suffered a tragic loss of her own.
The ladies meet at a support group and, despite their polar-opposite personalities, become unlikely friends. As the women bond over bottles of wine and a shared affinity for "The Facts of Life," Judy tries to shield Jen from a shocking secret that could destroy her life as she knows it.
More than once this show had me sitting on the edge of my seat. It was suspenseful and kept me guessing and wanting more.
Catching a criminal often requires the authorities to get inside the villain's mind to figure out how he thinks. That's the job of FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench.
They attempt to understand and catch serial killers by studying their damaged psyches. Along the way, the agents pioneer the development of modern serial-killer profiling.
I'm literally obsessed with this show. In college, I minored in criminal justice and always found the psychology behind why people commit the crimes they do.
Stranger Things
This thrilling Netflix original drama stars Golden Globe-winning actress Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, who lives in a small Indiana town in 1983 — inspired by a time when tales of science fiction captivated audiences.
When Joyce's 12-year-old son, Will, goes missing, she launches a terrifying investigation into his disappearance with local authorities.
As they search for answers, they unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries involving secret government experiments, unnerving supernatural forces, and a very unusual little girl.
Not going to lie, I started and stopped this show a few times. It took me until episode three of the first season to figure out what the show was about.
Once I got what the show was about, I binged all three seasons in two weeks.
Santa Clarita Diet
Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant star in this Netflix-original series as married realtors, Sheila and Joel, who are living a quiet life, raising their teenage daughter in Santa Clarita, California.
Their world unexpectedly changes when Sheila goes through a dramatic transformation that sends her down a road of death and destruction — but leaves her looking and feeling better than ever.
If you're looking for a light-hearted comedy with some gore, then this show will be right up your alley. It's not overly comedic or gorey.
(If you're not a fan of zombies, then this may not be the show for you.)
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This is the 2nd half marathon I registered in 2015. The hazy weather lingering I was once decided DNS this race, but the thirst of adrenaline flipped my decision. Unlike the most of the race which usually held on weekend, this one is special as it tagged to the Malaysia Day, which is a Wednesday this year. Over the weekend, the API reading peaked at 180, then it dropping towards 100. Hence I decided I will run this race, if the API reading below 100 at 3am on the race morning. Came race day morning, I woke up at 3am, check the reading. 90! Straight a way I pack my running gear and drove to Klang town.
This was my 2nd time running a race in Klang, the first one was 2 years ago Run For It 7, which on the Klang Botanic Garden and Pandamaran side. This one is located in the center of Klang town. We ran past all the famous landmarks in Klang, via the Federal Highway of course. The race flagged off on time, 5:30am from the Stadium Padang. We ran past the Istana, then heading to Port Klang via Federal Highway. For the long battle of 7km of highway run, I kept a manageable pace at 5:15min/km. But I felt the needs to slow down after the U-turn. Nothing really bothers me at this point, only problem was the haze. It's reduced my engine efficiency. My heart rate pushed up to 165-170BPM. I knew I will be able to sustain the pace until 21km, but the body will probably need lots of time to recover after that. Running in hazy weather is tough. I slowed down a bit to around 6min/km pace.
Finally we back in the town area 6km after the U-turn. The 10km runners joined us. The traffic control is ok, most of the major junctions was blocked by traffic police. We were directed to Taman Eng Ann, then back on the Federal Highway towards Bekerly roundabout to make the final U-turn. I decided to push again. My pace now back up to 5.5min/km and I was cruising back to the finish line. The route is over distance by 800m, hence I finished this race @ 2:02'44". Still sub2 HM with an average pace of 5:35min/km. For all the HM finisher completed within 125min, we got the special souvenir of 125 years anniversary of the start of Local Authority for Klang Town back in 1890.
With the rain lately, the hazy situation seems to be under control now. Really hope it will subside in the next 2 weeks because I need to condition my body back in shape for SCKLM. There were hazy too last year SCKLM (around 60-70 API reading if I recall correctly). Hopefully we have a clear sky this year.

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XR-17™ encapsulates individual APIs in a layer of micelles, making the API and micelle formulation water soluble and therefore usable in water based intravenous injections.
Vivesto's toxicological and clinical studies suggest XR-17's beneficial properties, which are intended to achieve:
- Improved delivery of intravenously administered drugs, intended to avoid mandatory use of corticosteroid before intravenous (i.v.) administration
- Shorter i.v. infusion times than with some solvent based versions of the drugs, making treatment more convenient for patients and healthcare providers
- Favorable API to solvent ratio, intended to keep solvent portion of the drug low while maximizing the API delivery
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Kevin McCarthy Charts a New Path in the Horse World
Thursday, May 28 2020 by Ruby Tevis
By Lindsay Brock When you catch the bug, it's hard to get rid of it. That's what Kevin McCarthy's father used to tell him about horses. Those wise words, however, did little to dissuade the scrappy young rider from falling head over heels in love with ponies as soon as he was old enough to
- Published in Weekly Feature
Tagged under: Kevin McCarthy, showjumping, vermont, world equestrian center
Equestrian Destination: Manchester, Vermont
Thursday, May 04 2017 by Editor
By Lindsay Brock When Vermont Summer Festival exhibitors are asked what they love most about spending their summers in the mountains of Manchester, Vermont, their first response is almost always, 'The views!' That's usually followed by a list of reasons — from shopping to dining and outdoor activities — why summers in southern Vermont are
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Tagged under: manchester vermont, vermont, vermont sumer festival
May 2017 – Table of Contents
Tuesday, April 18 2017 by Website Editor
78 Ingate (Full Article) Subscribe for just $9.95 or Order Individual Issues Here! FEATURES 14 Elizabeth Letts' Horse Tales 20 Charity: Smiles Forever Animal Rescue and Smiles Pets4Vets 26 Daniel Geitner: Jumping While Staying Grounded 32 Show Jumper Brian Walker Answers Your Questions 36 Show Time: Blenheim Equisports Spring
- Published in 05-2017, Front Cover
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Billy Glass: Advocate for Equitation – Leader in the Horse Show Industry Is a True Equine-Inspired Success Story
Monday, June 20 2016 by Editor
By Lindsay Brock Billy Glass remembers the first horse show he attended like it was yesterday. A self-proclaimed city kid growing up in Buffalo, New York, his first steps near a show jumping ring were in his hometown at the Buffalo International. Now after several decades of tireless work in the horse sport industry,
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Tagged under: Billy Glass, lindsay brock, vermont, vermont summer festival
Equus Events presents the 2013 Atlanta Summerfest Show Series
Thursday, July 11 2013 by Editor
July 11th, 2013 Aiken, SC – Equus Events is gearing up for the third annual Atlanta Summerfest Show series taking place at beautiful Chattahoochee Hills (Bouckaert Farms) in Fairburn, GA. Due to the overwhelming success of the last couple of years a third week has now been added to make the series run August 8th-11th, 15th-18th, and 22nd-25 th . "We have been sold out the last two years so when the opportunity came up to add another week we decided that giving exhibitors three options of shows would hopefully ease the overflow", said show organizer JP Godard. "We are looking forward to returning this year with three great weeks of horse shows to offer ". Well known in the eventing world, "Chatt Hills" has been host to the USEA American Eventing Championships the last three years. The facility boasts an 8000 acre equestrian paradise filled with established pastures, lakes, and woodlands with ample room to ride, all located along the Chattahoochee River.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Tagged under: beyond the track, equus events, health, higher education, month, sidelines-magazine, tucker the wunderkind, vermont
Vermont Summer Festival Underway
Friday, July 05 2013 by Editor
East Dorset, Vermont — The 2013 Vermont Summer Festival has begun its six-week run at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. Held July 2 through August 11, the Vermont Summer Festival offers more than $750,000 in prize money, making it the richest sporting event based on purse in the state of Vermont. A young athlete contemplates the competition at the 2013 Vermont Summer Festival. Photo by David Mullinix Photography Attracting some of the sport's top equestrian athletes, the Vermont Summer Festival is known for its quality competition, outstanding location and friendly atmosphere. Add to that an impressive line-up of sponsors and generous prize money, and it's easy to see why competitors return to the Vermont Summer Festival year after year. Twenty years in fact, as the Vermont Summer Festival marks its 20th anniversary in its current Manchester location.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Genevieve Zock Wins $5,000 Hunter Derby in Vermont
Sunday, July 08 2012 by Editor
East Dorset, Vermont – Genevieve Zock of Scarsdale, NY, emerged victorious in the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 5, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Genevieve Zock and HH Confession won the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 5, during the opening week of the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT
- Published in General, Show World, Z-Blogs
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Saturday, September 17, 2016
10 am – 12:30 pm
The VETS Conference Room
One Avenue of the Arts, Providence RI 02903
Art Dialogue is a new forum, inviting ALRI members of any experience level, to congregate, present their work to fellow artists, and engage in positive, constructive feedback.
The goal of Art Dialogue is to help participants form the types of questions to consider when at work in the studio; to look deeply inside themselves and reflect critically upon their motivations, and in so doing, advance their work as self-sustaining artists.
This will be a facilitated dialogue. Participants will be sent a list of questions ahead of time to help them prepare a five minute overview of either a completed piece or work in progress they have chosen to bring for discussion. Following each person's presentation, the facilitators will guide a 10 to 15 minute discussion with the group.
ALRI requires members to send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com in order to register for Art Dialogue. Please note that a $10 registration fee is due upon notice of acceptance via check or PayPal to Art League Rhode Island. The number of participants is limited. Acceptance is on a first come, first served basis.
For more information about Art Dialogue please contact Marsha Kartzman at email@example.com or Marjorie Hellman at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Special thanks to DeLuise Bakery on Chalkstone Avenue for generously donating assorted baked goods to be served at this new event.
Art Dialogue logo designed by Jesse Hernandez.


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As the automatic spending cuts (i.e. the sequester) set to take effect on March 1 quickly approach and Washington, D.C., ratchets up its hand-wringing doomsday rhetoric, we wondered: What else could be added to the drama?
How about a Super PAC ad?
Good news, everyone! Crossroads GPS has got us covered:
"The sequester is Obama's mess. Don't help him clean it up," reads the video's description.
Well, the president did play a role in this political soap opera, but he wasn't alone:
Dumbest political argument in DC: who created the sequester. Bill written, passed by Congress, bipartisan vote, signed by Obama. The End.
— Jonathan Weisman (@jonathanweisman) February 17, 2013
Yes, as TheBlaze mentioned a few days ago, "the sequester is the result of a deal struck by Congress in 2011, the president signed off on it, and now no one wants to take responsibility for it."
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Second Act
2018 Romance/Comedy Rated PG-13 103 Minutes
|In Theaters
|December 21, 2018
|On 4K UHD
|Not Available
|On Blu-ray
|March 26, 2019
|On DVD
|March 26, 2019
Principal Cast
Second Act is a comedy in the vein of Working Girl and Maid In Manhattan. Jennifer Lopez stars as Maya, a 40-year-old woman struggling with frustrations from unfulfilled dreams. Until, that is, she gets the chance to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as book smarts, and that it is never too late for a Second Act.
Box office gross: $32.9 million. View box office history.
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Southern Island discovery drive
Set out on a 4WD adventure, where sand tobogganing, beach fishing and scenic mountain hikes are just the beginning.
- Journey type
- 4WD, scenic drive
- Distance
- 63km circuit The same start and finish point, but the traveller doesn't return along the same path
- Time suggested
- Allow 6hrs driving including stops.
- Grade
- Unrated
Accessible by
- High clearance 4WD
Journey facilities
- Lookout (constructed)
- Scenic drive
- Photo credit: © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
- Photo credit: Leanne Siebhur © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
- Photo credit: Leanne Siebuhr © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
- Photo credit: Leanne Siebuhr © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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Pack the 4WD and head out for a day or two discovering in the southern end of Moreton Island.
Stop in at The Desert track for a thrilling sand tobogganing experience, visit Big and Little Sandhills, and snap stunning photographs at Mirapool Lagoon—a beautiful sanctuary for migratory and resident shorebirds.
Immerse yourself in history on the Rous Battery track, wandering around the remains of a World War II fort and artillery installation before trekking to Mount Tempest lookout.
Spend a night or two camping under the stars in the South-west camping zone and South-east camping zone. Throw out a line from the beach and feast on dinner fresh from the sea.
Getting there and getting around
The Southern Island discovery drive is in Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island) National Park, 40km offshore from Brisbane. The island can be reached by ferry, barge or boat.
This drive takes you on a 63km 4WD exploration of the southern part of the island along inland sand tracks and the beach.
You will need a 4WD for driving on the island. Four-wheel-drives with high clearance and low range function are strongly recommended. All-wheel-drive vehicles without true 4WD function and vehicles with low clearance will have difficulty along inland tracks and in soft sand, therefore we don't recommend them for Mulgumpin (Moreton Island)..
- Remember all vehicles must be registered, drivers must be licensed and all Queensland road rules apply, even on beaches.
- A vehicle access permit must be purchased. Display the permit on your windscreen before driving in the recreation area.
- Read 4WD with care for important information on 4WD safety and minimal impact driving.
Getting to Mulgumpin (Moreton Island)
Barge and ferry access
Barges and ferries for vehicles and passengers run daily. Extra services operate in school holidays and on long weekends. Bookings are essential.
- For tourism information for all regions in Queensland, see Queensland.com, and for friendly advice on how to get there, where to stay and what to do, find your closest accredited visitor information centre.
Private boat access
Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) lies in exposed waters—you may encounter large seas between Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) and the mainland. Consider your experience and the suitability of your vessel, and take into account currents and predicted weather and sea conditions when planning your trip.
- Be aware that there are no public moorings available at Mulgumpin (Moreton Island).
- When anchoring, make sure that your vessel, anchors and ropes don't restrict the safe movement of 4WDs or pedestrians on the beach.
Getting around the Southern Island discovery drive
- You can do this drive in either direction but we recommend driving it in an anticlockwise direction.
- Begin at The Wrecks beachfront on western beach and drive north for 1km to Middle Road.
- Drive 1.3km then turn right at the Tangalooma Bypass. Drive 3km then turn left at The Desert track and drive a further 2.2km to The Desert car park where you can get out and explore The Desert.
- Return along The Desert Road, then turn left at the Tangalooma Bypass and drive 1km to the western beach just south of the resort.
- Continue south along the western beach for 18.8km towards Kooringal, stopping at Big Sandhills (11.5km) and the Little Sandhills (13.6km) for some sightseeing.
- Before reaching the Kooringal township turn left onto the Kooringal–Mirapool Road and head east for 2km then turn left onto the Mirapool Bypass Track.
- Drive 1.3km towards the eastern beach, stopping briefly at Mirapool Lagoon.
- From the eastern beach, head north for 7.5km to Rous Battery, where you can explore the remnants of the WWII Rous Battery.
- Continue north along the eastern beach for 11.6km to Middle Road. Drive 800m then turn right at Mount Tempest Road and drive 2.3km to the car park.
- Walk up Mount Tempest (2.2km return) and take in the spectacular view of island and surrounds.
- Drive back to Middle Road, turn right and drive 6km back to the western beach.
Wheelchair access
There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Southern Island discovery drive is open 24 hours a day.
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island) safely and Four-wheel drive with care.
- Poison canisters washing up on Southeast Queensland beaches 4 September 2023 to 31 March 2024
Conditions report
Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) conditions report Updated 4 Sep 2023
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.


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Join the fun near Big Hill Lake. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Big Hill Lake is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Find the best campgrounds near Big Hill Lake, KS. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.


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All bookings during regular hours of operation are to be coordinated directly with the Director of Restaurants. The booking confirmation and contracts will be issued to groups of 8 or more. Groups of less than 8 will received a booking confirmation via Open Table. The event details will be completed by the Director of Restaurants.
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Today Apple is kicking off their annual world wide developers conference. This conference originated around the debut of the latest softwares such as MacOS and iOS. There have been cases where new hardware was introduced but it's primary goal in recent years has been to give a preview of Apple's newest OS.
Heavy rumors have been circulating for weeks surrounding iOS 11, MacOS updates, WatchOS Update, TVOS update, a 10.5″ iPad, MacBook update, and maybe even a Siri Speaker to compete with Amazon's Echo and Google Home.
In the meantime if you're new to WWDC and don't know what to expect check out 9to5Mac's video that summed up all of 2016's updates.
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1:04pm – Still waiting. So much for being on time.
1:09pm – Finally taking the stage.
Video of a new employee basically screwing everyone with an iPhone by unplugging servers .
The end of the world would happen…
Tim takes the stage.
1:12PM – "The best WWDC Ever". That's a bold statement Tim.
1:13PM – Features on young developers as young as 10 years old. So I'll be out of a job before I'm ready to retire… Can 30 year olds learn how to code with the playground?
1:15PM. – Focus on 4 platforms iOS, MacOS, WatchOS, and tvOS.
1:15PM – Starting off with tvOS
Amazon is coming to tvOS and tvApp (Funny since they might be releasing a speaker to compete wth Alexa)
1:16PM – Shortest tvOS update ever. on to AppleWatch.
1:17PM – Watch OS4. Siri Watch face. That uses the same type of machine learning like Siri suggested apps. Lets hope this works better than Siri in general.
One can only wonder if they'll still support the original Apple Watch. I'm sure we'll learn.
1:20PM – Just new watch faces so far. On to Activity.
1:23PM – New UI for the workout app. You'll also be able to sync your Apple Watch to gym equipment. I doubt my gym will have this for years they still have 30 pin connectors.
1:25PM – Music app for the Apple Watch. Still no sign of showing any love for third party apps storing music on the watch.
1:26PM – New vertical dock to show everything you have coming up using the Siri watch face.
Apple really pushing people to Apple Music with no love to Spotify.
All watches will be supported on WatchOS 4
1:28PM – Tim takes the stage to talk more about the Mac.
1:29PM – MacOS High Sierra??? Please tell me you're kidding. Making lot so of weed references…
1:31PM – Just bragging about how fast safari is on High Sierra. Most people have 25mbps into their house so who cares?
1:34PM – Photos update for the Mac. Photographers don't use this so zzzzzz
"Apple pioneered printed books." Wait what??
1:36PM – File system updates. New Finder??? Called Apple File System.
1:38PM – Optimizing video capabilities in High Sierra.
1:40PM – External Graphics cards. This will be amazing for photographers like me music a 13″ MacBook Pro. Sign me up.
1:41PM – Just teased some Apple VR???
1:45PM – 21.5″ can support 32Gb of Ram and 64Gb for the 27″. Also putting some Thunderbolt 3 ports while including USB 3 ports. Hmmmm too much backlash from the MacBook Pro comunity? 8GB of VRam for 27″ iMac 5K. That's pretty rad.
1:47PM – VR demo using the new 5K 27″ iMac.
1:50PM – VR Demo was insane (Video to come)
1:51PM – Moving away from iMacs to MacBooks now. Faster SSDs. Slashing prices on 13″ pro to $1299.
1:52PM – iMacs ship today!
1:54PM – Sneak peak about the new iMac Pro.
1:57PM – Up to 18core processors, 16Gb of VRAm, 128GB ECC Memory, 4TB SSD, 4x Thunderbolt 3 ports, 10GB Ethernet, Still has USB 3 ports.
Everything else they didn't have time to talk about.
Available in November starting at $4999.
Now it's time for iOS
Annual knock on Android OS adoption rate at just 7%.
Time for iOS 11. What no iOS "High 10"?
2:00PM – Starting with messages. Auto syncing. This is long awaited as they're now in the cloud.
2:02PM – Apple Pay. Expecting 50% of retailers to have it by the end of the year. Peer to Peer payments. Watch our Venmo.
2:03PM – You had a good run Venmo…
2:04PM – Big update to Siri. THANK THE LORD. Wait just the voice is changing???
2:05PM – Really focusing on all the wrong things about Siri. It can now translate language which could be very useful but we'll see how well it actually works.
2:06PM – SiriKit. That kid no developers seem to care about using.
2:06PM – Not much about Siri… well that's a shame.
2:07PM – On to the camera updates in iOS 11.
2:09PM – Did I just see Long exposure? yeah good luck…
2:10PM – Control Center is getting. much needed update. Still no word of customization of the controls in control center…
2:11PM – You can trim Live Photos and choose the frame that you like. I'm not sure Live Photos really have any value in my life at all.
2:12PM – Apple re-creates Instagram's Boomerang and calls it Loop.
2:12PM – Looks like long exposures just blend multiple photos in well lit areas. No night photo examples.
2:15PM – Time for an Apple Maps Update. Detailed floor plans built in, directories, browse by floor, Airports also included in floorpans. Navigation with speed limit and lane guidance.
2:17PM – Do not disturb while driving. It will automatically ask you every time your driving based on if it's connected to bluetooth and using wireless. You can have certain contacts break through this feature. Did they basically just give us away messages??
2:19PM – Homekit. They're now configuring speakers into HomeKit with AirPlay2 with multi room audio. I swear if my 4 AirPlay 1 speaks don't work I will not be happy…
2:20PM – By now you basically need to use Apple Music for most of the fun things they're talking about. Introducing features about what you friends are listening to like Spotify has been doing for years.
2:21PM – "Big News" around the App Store. Trying to get people going Steve Balmer style…
2:22 – The "Big News" consists of Faster App review times, reset rating, and completely redesign similar to Apple Music.
2:25PM – Trying to help discover new apps.
2:26PM – Trying to separate Apps, Games, etc to make it easier to search.
2:30PM – App store demo is super awkward. Very quite in the room.
2:32PM – How iOS will be using machine learning to improve the user experiences. Nothing too exciting for the non-developer here.
2:33PM – Now we're talking about AR (Augmented Reality). They are brining AR Kit to developers to use it with more ease in their own apps. Demo Time.
2:35PM – Able to even have items interact with each other.
2:38PM – Live AR demo is pretty sweet.
2:41PM – Tim back on stage to get us to iPad.
2:42PM – iPad Pro getting pushed "further than ever before"
2:43PM – Adding 10.5″ iPad Pro to the lineup. Replacing the 9.7″
2:44PM – Full Size smart keyboard.
2:45PM – ProMotion with a refresh rate of 120Hz.
2:46PM – Now talking about the new performance of the new 10.5″ iPad Pro. A10X fusion chip. 6 Core CPU. 12 Core GPU.
2:51PM – Same camera system as the iPhone 7.
2:52PM – iPad Pro is now using USB 3! This is huge. Is iPhone next??
2:54PM – Order today, ships next week.
2:55PM – iOS 11 on the iPad now has a much larger dock, very similar to MacOS. Multitasking also updated. Drag and drop now supported.
2:56PM – New app Files that allows you to use not only local storage but cloud storage.
2:58PM – Drag and drop works really well without a keyboard between multiple apps.
2:59PM – Files all sync between devices.
3:00PM – In Line drawings and having a document scanner build directly into the notes app.
3:05PM – Screen shot editing UI. I've wanted this since I owned my Tab s2.
3:07PM – Tim Cook back on stage to take us to the end with a video I'll post later.
3:09PM – "One Last Thing". Music.
3:13PM – Introducing HomePod.
3:15PM – The HomePod knows hoot play best to the room.
3:17PM – HomePod works natively with Apple Music. Has Siri built in with "Hey Siri"
3:20PM – List of things HomePod can do using Siri.
3:22PM – Will not send any information to Apple until you say "Hey Siri"
3:23PM – Will be available in December at $349
3:24PM – Tim Cook back on stage to sum it all up and close us out.


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iZombie #12
Writer: Chris Roberson
Pencils: Gilbert Hernandez
Colors: Laura Allred
Letters: Todd Klein
Publisher Vertigo
It's a good week when I feel challenged to choose my favorite single issue out of that week's comics haul. This is such a week; I read through my modest (but excellent) pile this morning and spent most of this afternoon dithering over whether I liked Issue 18 of Image's Chew or Issue 12 of Vertigo's iZombie best.
Both were fantastic issues, two sets of absolute comics pros at the top of their game and engaging in highly original storytelling, but iZombie #12 edged out because it's such a complete departure from what this comic usually is and does while still being quite emphatically an issue of iZombie, and a particularly good one at that. And it's essentially a breather issue!
For those not familiar with iZombie, the name is a slight red herring. We of the early 21st century see a lower-case "i" before a word and our knee-jerk assumption is that it's some new Apple product. That's what I thought when the promo for Issue #1 hit the Diamond Preview guide last year. But that's not it at all. Really, it should be rendered as I, Zombie, for it's the story of a young woman, Gwen, who has unexpectedly come back from the dead as a zombie. She's not a mindless, ravenous Romero shambler, though; most of the time she's just a slightly odd-looking version of her living self — unless she misses her monthly meal of, yes, a brain. But she harvests that from the graves of the newly dead — and pays a price for her continued beauty and non-shambliness. For a while after she consumes a brain, that brain's former consciousness shares skull space with her own. It's a marvelous storytelling frame and writer Chris Roberson exploits it to the full. Rather than leaning on it, though, and turning iZombie into an anthology "brain of the month" gag, he's created (with the ravishing help of Michael "Metamorpho" Allred on pencils and Laura Allred on colors) a whole world for Gwen and her pals, Scott the were-terrier (yup!) and Ellie the go-go ghost) to inhabit, replete with foes (my favorites are a former sorority house converted en masse to vampires who now run a paint-ball park called "Blood Sports" and discreetly sip from patron's veins when need arises), challenges and mysteries.
Even those who don't dig this story idea — but really, what comic fan wouldn't? — are usually seduced into caring about Gwen and Scott and Ellie by the gorgeous art. iZombie looks like nothing else on the stands, from cover to cover. It's all Allred girls, all the time, and even the Allred boys are gorgeous.
Which brings me to Issue 12, which Michael Allred did not draw — because guest artist Gilbert "Love & Rockets" Hernandez did! What? SCREECH! Hold the phone. What a departure. And that's just the beginning.
As I mentioned, Issue 12 of iZombie is a breather issue, poised between big story arcs. As such, it's a spotlight issue, on Ellie the ghost — and a stylistic tour de force by Mr. Hernandez. Ellie and assorted other ghost-types are gathered in the cemetery, telling each other stories. That's it. And they're not even, with one exception, particularly hair-raising or unusual stories. But it's what Hernandez did with them that's so very extraordinary. We have Ellie telling a child a story from what she still thinks of as comics, for instance. Those being, of course, Harvey Comics from the 1960s (when she died). And not only does the art and the corny humor perfectly mimic good old Casper the Friendly Ghost, say, but the same white bleed-out from the speech balloons is there, and an artificial aging "yellowing" effect has been applied to those pages. It's brilliant.
It's also, because this issue is printed on rough old pulp, one of the few sections for which I can find an image to share with you here:
Hernandez also romps through a pseudo-archaic proto-comics style for a faux Native American legend, a "family album" for Ellie's own story of her strict and lonely upbringing, and his unmistakable Love & Rockets style for everything else. Ellie is especially affecting in that style, all overdone eye makeup and bee-stung lips and angst. It's nothing like what Michael Allred does with her, but every bit as seductive.
And since this is also just a hint of an origin story for Ellie and Gwen, it's also not a bad place to jump on if you're not already a fan of iZombie. You'll probably become one from this issue, even though it's so wonderfully atypical.
– Kate Sherrod


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Regular aerobic exercise boosts memory area of brain in older women
Regular aerobic exercise seems to boost the size of the area of the brain (hippocampus) involved in verbal memory and learning among women whose intellectual capacity has been affected by age, indicates a small study published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
The hippocampus has become a focus of interest in dementia research because it is the area of the brain involved in verbal memory and learning, but it is very sensitive to the effects of ageing and neurological damage.
The researchers tested the impact of different types of exercise on the hippocampal volume of 86 women who said they had mild memory problems, known as mild cognitive impairment - and a common risk factor for dementia.
All the women were aged between 70 and 80 years old and were living independently at home.
Roughly equal numbers of them were assigned to either twice weekly hour long sessions of aerobic training (brisk walking); or resistance training, such as lunges, squats, and weights; or balance and muscle toning exercises, for a period of six months.
The size of their hippocampus was assessed at the start and the end of the six month period by means of an MRI scan, and their verbal memory and learning capacity was assessed before and afterward using a validated test (RAVLT).
Only 29 of the women had before and after MRI scans, but the results showed that the total volume of the hippocampus in the group who had completed the full six months of aerobic training was significantly larger than that of those who had lasted the course doing balance and muscle toning exercises.
No such difference in hippocampal volume was seen in those doing resistance training compared with the balance and muscle toning group.
However, despite an earlier finding in the same sample of women that aerobic exercise improved verbal memory, there was some evidence to suggest that an increase in hippocampal volume was associated with poorer verbal memory.
This suggests that the relationship between brain volume and cognitive performance is complex, and requires further research, say the authors.
But at the very least, aerobic exercise seems to be able to slow the shrinkage of the hippocampus and maintain the volume in a group of women who are at risk of developing dementia, they say.
And they recommend regular aerobic exercise to stave off mild cognitive decline, which is especially important, given the mounting evidence showing that regular exercise is good for cognitive function and overall brain health, and the rising toll of dementia.
Worldwide, one new case of dementia is diagnosed every four seconds, with the number of those afflicted set to rise to more than 115 million by 2050, they point out.
More information: Aerobic exercise increases hippocampal volume in older women with probable mid cognitive impairment: a 6 month randomised controlled trial, Online First, DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2013-093184


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Mr. Booth was my Latin teacher from the seventh grade at The Pingry School in Hillside, N. J. My seventh-grade experience was about 1955, so Mr. Booth is long gone, but not forgotten.
I remember Mr. Booth's class as the first year of Latin we all had to take at a private, all boys prep school. Pingry today is coed and I wouldn't recognize its culture, any more than I would recognize a third to a half of the crew on a ship of the U. S. Navy today. Girls were not on ships when I was in the Navy. We had to chase them while in port.
Mr. Booth's class was required and so it was into Gaul with Julius Caesar. I can't quote Shakespeare and I can do a few Bible verses, but I'll never forget "Omnia gallia in tres partes divisa est."
It means "All Gaul is divided into three parts" and is part of Caesar's commentary on Gaul, which he conquered in a long campaign of nine years. Gaul is roughly modern France. You can look up Julius Caesar since today he's probably not part of the history of the world anymore, and, if there, labeled no doubt a sexist, racist, misogynist and Roman supremacist to boot.
He turned into a tyrant and died on the floor of the Senate (the one in Rome, not the one in Washington), stabbed to death by his rivals. As Caesar went down in 44 BCE, he looked at one of his assassins, Brutus, and said, or allegedly said, "et tu Brutus?" "You too Brutus?" Brutus had been one of his old supporters. You politicians, watch out for your friends.
I didn't care much for Latin, but I did remember Caesar as his magnificent warriors, organized into the famous Roman legions, conquered the Gauls.
I mention Mr. Booth and Julius Caesar simply to remind us that in the olden days we studied Latin and read about the Romans, both at the core of western civilization.
Mr. Booth was very old fashioned. If he saw that your mind or attention had wandered, you were apt to be zapped by an eraser which he could wing pretty accurately. If you were persistently ignoring Caesar in Gaul, Mr. Booth might nail you with a piece of chalk.
Now, I don't remember either chalk or eraser hitting any targets, but as I thought back on it, he usually got our attention back on Caesar and maybe conjugating something intriguing to pubescent boys like puella. The idea of conjugating a puella was enough to fire the imagination of a bunch of twelve or thirteen-year-old boys who were drawn like moths to the fire by imagining girls.
Mr. Booth today would be arrested for child abuse and probably assault and battery and fired for good measure. I have no idea how schoolteachers discipline children today but the evidence I see of children with little or no respect for authority is everywhere.
My evidence is largely anecdotal, not statistical or born of research into the dynamics of modern education. A few months ago, while in line at the local Yogurt shop, a two, maybe three-year-old, in his mother's arms slapped his mom with his right hand and when she just turned away a bit, gave her a slap with his left hand.
She didn't say a thing but handed the child to a friend or relative just in front of her who admonished the little brat, "now Bubba you know we shouldn't do that." He didn't smack her, but I could see was weighing the consequences. His mother he treated like dirt.
I didn't inquire about the circumstances of the event, although I gave the kid a look and thought, "if I could get my hands on you…" but he looked at me with disdain.
I have read that teachers in K-12 spend fully half or more of their time just trying to establish order and discipline among their students. Learning is secondary to discipline. And if you follow today's event of the latest and breaking news, I suspect some teachers of higher grades have a Glock tucked somewhere within reach.
And I ask myself: why is this? And I ask that because I think there exist three sources for learning responsible behavior and what is right in our universe: family, the Church, and schools.
In the election of 1996, a book written by Hilary Clinton, It Takes a Village, became very popular espousing the virtues of the global world. "It takes a village to raise a child" became a rallying cry of Democrats, to which the Republican nominee for President that year, Bob Dole, responded "with all due respect, I am here to tell you, it does not take a village to raise a child. It takes a family to raise a child."
How do we restore something we have lost? Mr. Booth had no reservations of teaching 7th graders that he was in charge, whether they liked it or not.
Maybe that is one of the main problems with kids today. They are used to having their own way, regardless of the old rules of family, Church, and school that informed them, "no, you are not going to have it your way." You're going to learn the right way.
Their parents subscribed to the old Biblical injunction, "spare the rod and spoil the child."
The entire verse reads in the New International Version "Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them." (Psalms 13:24)
Published as "Mr. Booth's approach would not work today," in The Tuscaloosa News, Sunday Feb. 23 2020.


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When we are first approached by prospective clients, we have found that few fully understand what an architect does. Many interview draftspeople and volume builders also, and find it difficult to distinguish between the various levels of expertise and design engagement on offer. Invariably, a large part of our first discussion is devoted to explaining how our services differ from those of other building designers and why there is great value in the cost of an architect.
What follows is the 2nd of ten articles that explore the question: why engage an architect? An archive of the series can be accessed here.
2. Our work is site specific
Just as important as your requirements are the requirements of your site. It has a specific climate, context, history and landscape. It has a specific shape and relationship to the street. It is regulated by local planning and building controls, and has a specific vegetation pattern and soil profile.
We ask questions like: do you live in the city, the suburbs or the country? Are your neighbours clustered in close or spread out over the horizon? Are you near the sea or deep inland? Which way is north? From where do the prevailing winds originate? Does your site have a rich environmental, cultural or building history? Is it bushfire, termite or inundation prone?
These may seem like simple questions, but neither a draftsperson nor a volume builder will ask them. The former will commit to paper whatever you tell her, with minimum contextual modification. The latter will simply rotate one of its off-the-shelf plans to face the street, the source of sunlight and wind neglected.
We believe however that these questions are essential to understanding the limitations and opportunities of your site. In designing for you, we consider and address them all. We spend time on your site, photographing and measuring it. If you are renovating your house, we draw it in detail, capturing every wall, door and window. We commission a land survey to confirm the location of your site's boundaries, its trees and services, its contours and fencing. We investigate the planning regulations that cover it, its zoning and overlays, and determine any likely areas of non-compliance. We ask what you like about your site and what you don't like about it.
If you live in the city, we examine the local built fabric. Do you live in an area recently established or dating back a century or more? Does it have a unified or mixed neighbourhood character? If you live in the country, we examine the landscape. What is its topography? Where are the best views? Are the plants native or introduced? Where is the best place to put your house?
If you were to commission us to design two houses on two different sites, even right next door to one another, you would receive two different designs. Our ultimate goal is a building that is as much a part of the land as the grass and the trees.
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MALAYSIA (23 July 2013) – Fujitsu, leading provider of ICT based business solutions, launched its latest business corner located at Prangin Mall, Penang – Lot 33-04-59 on the fourth floor, in its efforts to strengthen brand exposure, extend its reach to its consumer base as well as to drive commercial business. Ms. Yap Hui Hui, Country Manager of Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd was present to launch the store to signify the solidification of Fujitsu's brand visibility in Penang.
Named Fujitsu Business Corner, the 600 square-feet business corner will serve as a contact point for consumers to experience the latest consumer and commercial products. Unlike any other concept store, the Fujitsu Business Corner houses a business corner that showcases a range of business notebooks tailored specifically for executives, with specially trained sales consultants to advise on the options available with Fujitsu products.
"The Fujitsu Business Corner at Prangin Mall will be a point of liaison for our customers in Penang and also a central hub for the northern region of Malaysia. This strategic location choice of the Fujitsu Business Corner is our next step in our expansion strategy to provide Fujitsu products and services across the nation and with that said, Fujitsu is planning to launch more business corners across the nation to further strengthen our brand's visibility in Malaysia," said Yap Hui Hui, Country Manager of Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific. "Penang holds a robust business environment for Fujitsu to further grow as one of the trusted brands in Malaysia. The launching of this new business corner is one of the first steps we have taken to address the balance between consumer and commercial products as we see the need to shift our focus towards the commercial segment. We are also looking at double digit growth in the commercial segment by the end of year 2013 as Fujitsu foresees growth potential and seeks further penetration in the area."
In 2012, Fujitsu launched its first concept store in Digital Mall, Petaling Jaya, as a strategy to drive business growth in Malaysia. The store featured the entire range of Fujitsu's products from laptops, to desktops and various other accessories. Sharing the similar concept, the Fujitsu Business Corner will be featuring not only consumer devices, but a range of business notebooks as well as accessories.
An advocate of green technology
Besides serving the needs of consumers and business corporates, the Fujitsu Business Corner is also a center to advocate green technology through its range of green products such as the LIFEBOOK S762, featuring the 0-watt AC adaptor that consumes 99% less power to standard AC adaptors, and the LIFEBOOK T902 that features the same 0-watt AC adaptor and also the Ambient Light Sensor that automatically adjusts LCD brightness to working environments.
The new Fujitsu Business Corner will be operating seven days a week from 11:30am to 9:30pm. For further information, please visit Fujitsu's website http://www.fujitsumalaysia.com/ or Fujitsu's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MyFujitsuLifebook


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Scientists search for it, yet, we hear that statistics can be skewed, tests can be manipulated, and the new, the unusual sometimes so threatens the establishment that their innovative ideas are blown away like so much chalk from the blackboard.
Lawyers and truth? The goal is to win, and whose "truth" can they trust anyway? Reasonable doubt is often the best we can hope for.
Truth, the word, gets thrown around like broadcasting lawn seeds.
The earth is the center of the solar system. Nope.
Some people believe "The Bible, said it, I believe it, that settles it," without understanding that long ago Monks painstakingly hand copied the Bible. Most Biblical scholars agree that there are "glosses," that is marginal notes make by the copiers, became incorporated into the text by future copiers.
Around the year 300 many religions were tossed about, many canons for the Bible existed, so old Roman Emperor Constantine said, "Enough already. These are the books for the Bible, and Christianity is the religion of the state." And then years later someone unearthed a few old scrolls buried in the Dead Sea region that created cause for pause.
"What I said is not what your heard, and what I meant to say is not what came out of my mouth, and you weren't listening anyway."
Being clear is like hitting a bull's eye.
Journalists endeavor to uncover the truth, but then the pundits, the naysayers, the opposition, attack their copy. Controversy ensues, and the truth gets lost under tons of oratory. So much doubt is cast upon their findings that soon the populist doesn't remember what the initial question was.
I suppose we can count on gravity—we believe that to be a "truth" we're pretty sure it exists, but then we went into space and had to be tied to our seats lest we float to the ceiling, or worse.
"Seeing is believing." Optical illusionists made us go out and buy new glasses.
Some people think their idea of God is the truth, other people think theirs is. For some their God is Love, others say that God directed them to terrorize their fellow human beings.
"Sell the sizzle and not the steak," so say the advertisers. Tell a good story and people will buy your product. Amp it up, glorify it, make it shine.
And then what happened? Along came philosophers, and writers such as Wayne Dyer who said "You'll see it When You Believe It." They ushered in the idea that perhaps we create according to our beliefs.
A few years ago I was involved with a woman's group who often read esoteric material. After a week apart we would come together completely befuddled. What to believe? What was the truth? A conclusion grew out of our conversations. We had to trust out own inner guidance system. Did it "Ring true?" Did it resonate with our thought systems?
We were left trusting our feelings.
I saw the movie Truth last night with Robert Redford and Kate Blanchett, about Mary Mapes, the Producer of CBS, and Dan Rather the year he left the network. I think it ought to be mandatory showing in high schools, and for everyone else, and it lit a fire under me.
P.S. Still adding chapters from One Year on the Island to oneyearontheisland.com


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Bass CDs
Raise Up by Larry Graham and Graham Central Station
Raise Up by Larry Graham and Graham Central Station…
Great news! Funk is alive and well and seriously kicking hard! Just listen to even a little of Larry Graham and Graham Central Station's latest CD "Raise Up" and you will be a believer! You will agree that the long wait since this bands last CD is finally over.
Let me remind you of our interview with Larry Graham in our November 2010 issue of Bass Musician Magazine… Rick Suchow did an amazing job and even featured additional Comments by Marcus Miller
Now, here is a bit from Larry about this project:
From the initial wake up call played by the drumline (Larry on snare) to the rest of this upbeat CD, you will feel the compulsion to get up and move your feet!
Larry's slapping, popping bass is at the helm of this monster band! This is one super-tight, well-oiled Funk machine; Screaming horns, punchy baritone sax, driving percussion, and full vocal harmonies set the bar really high on this one. A little help from Prince and Raphael Sadiq on a couple of tracks doesn't hurt, but the real deal here is Larry and the band. The set list is mostly Larry's compositions with a few unique approaches to a few recognizable cover tunes.
Lets have a closer look at a few of tracks.
Kicking it into high gear for the get-go, "GCS Drumline" gets your attention with drums, cymbals and whistle. The first track transitions seamlessly into a flow of constant Funk that carries you along for three tracks before you even notice where you are.
As the last beat of the drum from "Drumline" strikes, "Throw-N-Down the Funk" establishes a major Funk presence. Larry's Bass, Tom-Toms and drums, B-3 Hammond, guitar, vocals and meaty brass (courtesy of the Millfield Horns) really shakes up the room. One unique detail, Larry sings while he plays (it looks like he has a mike stand connected to his bass). Larry blends slap and pop with some walking lines throughout the piece that keeps it all trucking along.
There is a single pop of the Snare and "It's Alright" is immediately in progress. The feel is different but it is still nice and funky! When Larry asks if you feel like dancing, you would think you are at a "Congregation of Funk" service! If you aren't moving by this track, you may need to have yourself checked out. Bright, solid horns punching back and forth with the bass make this tune drive ahead like a bulldozer!
"Shoulda Coulda Woulda" slows down the tempo with this soulful, bluesy, remorseful track. This is a great example of Larry's deep vocals full of feeling and impact; nice touch of variety here.
"Welcome to Our World" takes us into an "Acapella" version of Larry's music. Harmonious voices, cowbell and tambourine are all there is and it is great! Especially nice bass vocals caught my attention.
"It Ain't No Fun To Me" picks the tempo back up into the realm of juicy funk again. The superior arranging of this piece makes great use of the full power of the band.
Anytime you take on a Stevie Wonder song you are entering into deep waters but Larry and the Band do a solid job with "Higher Ground." (The video doesn't do it justice and ends before the song is over)
OK, so now you know that Larry Graham and Graham Central Station's "Raise Up" is a must have for anyone that digs Funk and bass. Check this one out for yourself!
Larry Graham and Graham Central Station's "Raise Up" available at Amazon.com and on iTunes.
Visit Larry's site at larrygraham.com


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Nae Vegan Shoes
Nae (No Animal Exploitation) is a shoe brand based in Lisbon, Portugal. Its main goal is to create fair and animal-friendly shoes, respecting the environment and standing against human exploitation. Nae Vegan Shoes focuses on design, materials and high quality. The brand only works with eco-friendly and vegan materials such as recycled airbag, cork, biodegradable microfiber, PET – recycled plastic bottles, pinãtex – a natural textile from the waste of ananas fibers.
Their shoes are produced in Portugal and tested to guarantee its resistance and comfort. Most of the materials belong to Portuguese suppliers and are manufactured in small and medium factories around the country. A lot of these manufacturing processes are "handmade".


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Legal Blog
Supreme Court Clarifies "On Sale" Patent Bar
February 4, 2019
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision authored by Justice Clarence Thomas entitled, Helsinn Healthcare S.A., v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., held that sales of an invention that occurs more than a year before the filing date of a patent application can invalidate the subsequently issued patent.
This issue arose when Congress passed the America Invents Act (AIA) in 2011, it and rewrote the statutory section–defining the "on sale" bar by adding "or otherwise available to the public." The patentee argued that this additional phrase loosened the strictures of the statutory bar in a manner that favored patentees. It argued that a secret sale of an invention, or a sale of an invention that does not disclose its subject matter, should not constitute invalidating sales.
The Supreme Court rejected this argument, thus holding that even "secret" sales of a patented invention invalidates the patent. Previously, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office took the position that the on sale bar "does not cover secret sales or offers for sale." Thus, only if the patentee made a commercial offer for sale of an invention that was ready to patent, that sale would invalidate the patent, if it occurred more than one year prior to filing of a patent application.
Of note, the decision leaves undisturbed the "experimental use" exception, and also the statutory exception for any efforts by a pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturer directed towards obtaining FDA approval to market a product or device. For example, pharmaceutical companies can conduct clinical trials without fear that these activities will defeat their patent rights.
Companies and inventors need to be diligent in filing patent applications as early as possible. Confidentiality agreements with a prospective purchaser will not save the patent. Further, the provisional or regular utility applications should preferably be filed before undertaking any sales activity. Such an approach would also preserve foreign rights, as most countries have an "absolute novelty" requirement, although some countries may not consider "secret" or "confidential" sales disqualifying.
For any questions, or for assistance with patent application preparation and filing on behalf of your clients, please contact Robert Katz in the New York office at (347) 589-8507 or by email at email@example.com
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Robert Katz has practiced intellectual property law for over 30 years. His experience encompasses virtually every aspect of intellectual property law. Robert has been first chair in a large number of patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition, and trade secret cases including jury trials, and has also handled arbitrations and mediations. He has obtained and opposed preliminary injunctions and briefed and argued appeals in State and Federal Courts throughout the country. Robert has also handled patent interferences, reissues, IPR's and Derivation proceedings, and reexamination proceedings as well as trademark oppositions and cancellations in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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ASI Ferrari 458 Italia - first rendering
Satoshi Kondo - ASI Corp. CEO announced that they are certainly working on a body kit for Ferrari's hot new 458 Italia. Still tweaking the design, ASI is already offering us two rendered images of possible designs. No doubt, the renderings are looking pretty impressive. Subtle and even more sporty, the new ASI custom body kit design remains benefit mysterious. But hey, we can still guess...right?


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Driver: San Francisco sales were "better than planned"
Ubisoft outstrips its financial targets.
Sales of Driver: San Francisco were above Ubisoft's expectations, the publisher has announced.
Its latest quarterly financial report, out today, didn't provide further detail on exactly how many copies it has shifted.
It was also "especially pleased" with the release of Eric Chahi's downloadable god game From Dust.
Total sales came in at €249 million, down 4.6 per cent from €261 million over the same period last year.
"First-half sales have come in around 30 per cent higher than our initial targets," commented CEO Yves Guillemot.
"This performance reflects: an 85 per cent growth in our online segment; a solid showing by our back catalog, driven by Just Dance, Michael Jackson The Experience and Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, which confirms players' enthusiasm for these flagship brands; and better-than-expected sales for Driver San Francisco, boosted by very good reviews.
"Our strong sales figure drove another sharp increase in gross profit and enhanced our earnings performance."
Elsewhere in the report, it revealed that the Assassin's Creed series has now sold over 31 million copies in total.
It believes the next entry in the series, Assassin's Creed Revelations, has the "potential to perform as well or even better than the prior opus," but it has been "budgeted prudently below ACB's performance."


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A question I am often asked when discussing our preschool program, Mother Goose Time is,
"How long does it take to prepare and set up for the day?"
Fortunately, there is very little preparation since most everything is in presorted bags. The night before I do a quick preview of the day's activities and briefly review suggested adaptations for my kindergartner and toddler.
There are, however, a few things you can do to make the day to day schedule run even smoother!
Monthly Preparation for Mother Goose Time
Teacher Guides
When I receive a new box from Mother Goose Time I look through the teacher guides and review the gathering list.
I circle the activities that I know we want to complete.
The kids always enjoy looking over the month's summary with me and picking and choosing additional projects!
Gathering List
The gathering list is a quick way to determine if there are any unusual materials that I don't have at the ready.
For instance, this month I'm going to need to make sure I have six apples for use for lesson 4, procure some sponges for lesson 14, and borrow some garden tools for lesson 16. Each month has 20 lessons.
I keep items that are commonly used by this curriculum such as crayons, paint, pencils, yarn/string, and play dough in a craft cabinet. I typically will gather those and add them to my "teacher basket" as needed the night before.
If you have never completed this curriculum before, there is a list of items to keep on hand conveniently located in the top right hand corner of the gathering list.
Weekly Preparation for Mother Goose Time
Book List
Our library has a two week limit on any borrowed books. Therefore, I gather the suggested books via library loan or occasionally purchase them via Amazon prime (love free 2 day shipping!) the week prior.
Weekly Planning Calendar
I use the Weekly Planning Calendar included in the beginning of each Teacher Guide (also organized by week) to briefly list my planned daily activities. I also list the materials I need for the day, so I can quickly grab them the night prior.
STEAM Activities
New, this year Mother Goose Time started adding suggested STEAM Stations to encourage children to test out new ideas through free play. Setting these stations up at the beginning of the week and then leaving them available allows for continuous, repeated play.
- Science and Nature
- Dramatic Play
- Blocks
- Sensory
- Outside Discovery
My kids adore these activities. The materials used for these activities are not included in the daily packs, so I make sure to list them on the first day of my Weekly Planning Calendar. Rarely, will I need to make a special purchase for STEAM Stations.
Customize Mother Goose Time
We further customize our Mother Goose Time curriculum to include our toddler and our kindergartner.
Little Goose Toddler Program
I add activities from the toddler program, Little Goose into the daily planner. We especially love the tray play ideas included for toddlers! Typically, all my kids join in for these activities and my little guy loves it.
More Math and Literacy Pre-K Program
Extension activities from More Math and Literacy, challenge my kindergartner with expanding her skill set, while still letting her enjoy the free play and process art activities being enjoyed by her preschool siblings.
Daily Preparation for Mother Goose Time
Here's the best part folks!
Aside from requesting books from the library and gathering some novel materials on the gathering list, all you have to do to be ready for Mother Goose Time is open the Teacher Guide (shown in the image above) and open the daily bag (show in the image below) and play!
Daily Lesson Bag
With only a few minutes of preparation, I am playing with my kids while building valuable skill sets.
Included in each bag are the materials needed for the day's activities. As an example day 1 is show in the image below: materials for creating a koala puppet, exploring a theme poster, and creating name tags.
Also included with lesson 1 is a calendar. This calendar fits the theme and although Nature Detectives is scheduled for July, the calendar is adaptable to any month (31 days are also included and the month name is separate).
The calendar teaches month and day as well as reviewing numbers and patterns. Each month comes with a different repeating pattern for the calendar pieces.
Minute Preparation for Mother Goose Time
During seasons of life when I am significantly less organized, i.e. we just completed a cross-country move or had a new baby I give myself grace. We open the bag and go.
On more than one occasion, the kids and I have read the instructions for the first time together. We substitute items as needed and we do the activities the best we can with the materials we have on hand.
Honestly, this has worked just fine for us numerous times. If there is an activity we really want to try and we don't have the materials I just make a note on the refrigerator, pick up whatever we are missing on the next grocery run, and we complete the project later in the month!
So even if you don't have time to do much prep, go ahead enjoy all the work Mother Goose Time has done for you and dig in to the activities and enjoy this special time with your kids!
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Mon, 3 April 2017
A record number of vehicle deliveries results in a new all-time high for shares of Tesla, which sends the company's market cap higher than Ford Motor's. Jason Moser and Taylor Muckerman analyze the automotive landscape, and offer advice for Starbucks' new CEO Kevin Johnson. Plus, we discuss Ronco Brands going public, how many stocks is "too many" and the surprising athletic prowess of the state of South Carolina.
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From 17th century to our days
17th – 18th Centuries
The town lost its powers with State centralism (the number of inhabitants decreased from27.000 under Louis XIV to 13.000 under Louis XV).
- 1745 : Appearance of the first hosiery trades, an activity that gave Troyes the title of Hoisery Capital.
19th – 20th centuries
- 1814 : Napoleon's French Campaign, around Brienne-le-Château in the Aube département, where he studied at the Military School.
Troyes and the north of Aube are considerably damaged.
- 1870 : Occupation by the Prussian Army.
- 1939/1945 : 4 years of German Occupation. The town centre escaped bombing.The day after the Liberation of Parison 26 August 1944, Patton, the American General, freed Troyes.The technique used by the American army for the liberation of Troyes is always taught at the Military academy of West Point (USA).
- 1963 : Charles de Gaulle, President of the French Republic, visited Troyes.
20th – 21th Centuries : Troyes, the town of a thousand colours
Troyes is a masterpiece of colorized black and white. Without turning its back on its inheritance from the Middle Ages, the town, in its current configuration, dates back to the Renaissance, to what is known here as the "Great 16th Century", when the town flourished in a period of cultural and artistic revolution.
Five hundred years later, Troyes is enjoying a second Renaissance. In the '60s, the first restoration of a timbered house (1963-64), the "Baker's House" was a major event.The movement accelerated in the mid'90s with the introduction of colourwashes made with natural pigments, décors painted on frontages ans sculpted worked windows. Then, in 2003, came the approval of a Plan to Safeguard and Develop the ancient centre.
Troyes the monochrome was caught up in a frenzy of gaiety, carried away by exuberant colours. A real blaze of fireworks to celebrate the arival of the new millennium.
Green, pink, yellow, blue and red, all competing to dazzle the eyes of astonished visitors.


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Finland-Sweden games cancelled
Three U20 games between Finland and Sweden that were supposed to be played this week in Vierumäki have been cancelled after two Swedish players tested positive for Covid-19.(05 Nov 2020)
Switzerland wins U20 Summer Challenge in Zilina
Switzerland won all of their three games at the U20 Summer Challenge in Zilina, Slovakia this weekend.
In the first game six different players scored for the Swiss team when Czech Republic was beaten 6-3. Switzerland had six scorers also in game two when they needed a shootout to defeat Germany 6-5. Philipp Kurashev scored twice in the third game when the tournament win was secured with a 4-2 win over the home team Slovakia.
Czech Republic beat Slovakia 2-1 (OT) and Germany 3-1 to finish second. Slovakia got the third place as they had beaten the German team 7-5 on the opening day.
Slovakia's Marian Studenic was the tournament's top scorer with three goals and two assists.(30 Jul 2017)
Swiss U20 team wins in Dresden
Team Switzerland U20 won the 4-nations U20 tournament in Dresden, Germany with a perfect record. Germany was beaten 4-2, Czech Republic 4-0 and Slovakia 3-0.
Swiss goalie Matteo Ritz was outstanding shutouts in both games he played. Damien Riat, also Switzerland, was the tournament's top scorer with three goals and two assists.(30 Jul 2016)
Finland and Sweden played three national team games today. In the Women's game Finland won 1-0 in Mariehamn. The Swedish U17 team beat Finland 7-4 in Haapajärvi. In the U20 tournament in Dmitrov, Russia Sweden won 3-2 after a shootout.
In Dmitrov the Czech U20 team beat Russia 4-0.(29 Aug 2015)
Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid
At the U20 Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid Sweden beat USA Blue 5-2 while Finland lost 5-2 to USA White.(03 Aug 2015)
Finland wins U20 tournament in Jönköping
The Finnish U20 team won a 4-nation tournament in Jönköping, Sweden the past weekend. They started off with a 2-1 shootout win to Russia and continued with 5-1 aganist Sweden and 7-1 against Czech Republic. Sweden finished second beating the Czechs 7-2 and the Russians 2-1. Russia beat Czech Republic 7-0 to finsih third.
Finland's Jesse Puljujärvi scored 3+3 points to finish as top scorer of the tournament in Kinnarps Arena.(01 Sep 2014)
Russian juniors beat Dynamo
The Russian U20 team today beat Dynamo Moscow 3-2.(20 Dec 2013)
Swedish juniors win again
The Swedish U20 team earned the third straight victory at the National Junior Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid. After wins against USA White and USA Blue the Swedes last night beat the combined American team 4-0.
Canada beat Finland 5-3.(08 Aug 2013)
Junior Evaluation Camp started
TheJunior Evaluation Camp in the Olympic Center of Lake Placid started last night with two games.
Sweden beat USA White 4-2 and then Finland beat USA White 6-5 in overtime.(05 Aug 2013)
U20 games in Arosa
The Swiss and German U20 teams played three games in Arosa July 17-20. Germany won the first game 3-1. Switzerland the second 3-1. The last game was won 7-4 by the visiting Germans.(21 Jul 2013)
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there is a deep pain
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leaves no bloody wound.
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is the world so small
to a beetle on gray dust?
thoughts beyond this dirt.
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night like a lion.
roars at the setting red sun.
eyes stay wide open.
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winter antidote.
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the little duckling
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freedom for taking.
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swimming through heavy water.
drowning in thick stew.
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7:46 And between the two there will be a veil; and upon the Elevated Places there will be men who will recognize all by their markings. And they will call out to the dwellers of the Garden: "Salam be on you!" These will not have entered into it, although they will be hoping.
7:46 The title of the sūrah is derived from Al-a'rāf, used in this verse and in v. 48. In this verse two groups of people are clearly specified, one who are in the Heaven and the other in al-a'rāf. There appears to be some disagreement among commentators about the true meaning of the word a'rāf. The most predominant meaning of a'rāf is the highest or most elevated part of anything (Tabari, Ibn Kathīr). It is also interpreted as a barrier between Paradise and the Fire (Mujāhid, quoted by Tabari). Al-a'rāf is the plural form of 'urf meaning 'elevated place' and the word also means 'knowledge' or 'discernment'.When the former interpretation is adopted, the idiomatic expression 'ala-l- a'rāf indicate the status of some people whose scale of deeds is evenly balanced, and they are hoping to enter the garden. During their lifetime, they were viewed as people unlikely to be admitted in to the Garden (v. 49). On the day of Awakening, they could be recognized by their markings, which is again a symbolic indication of their overall worth (3:107). This special group of people would be separated from the dwellers of the Hell by a hijāb (lit. veil), in the sense that the hijāb conceals one thing from the other. They would be in close contact with the dwellers of the Garden with the hope to enter the garden. Some of the commentators indicated these people on a'rāf would be the prophets, but it appears unlikely since the prophets would have already entered the Heaven (also see next verse).


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BEIJING -- China has made all-out efforts to ensure the production and supply of key drugs against COVID-19, an official said Wednesday.
The country's daily production capacity of Chloroquine Phosphate can meet the demand of 100,000 people, Cao Xuejun, an official with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, told a press conference.
Daily production capacity of another drug, Arbidol, can meet the demand of 50,000 people. The daily production capacity of Favipiravir can meet the demand of 15,500 people, said Cao.
The country has also stepped up the production of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) against the disease. The daily production capacities of two TCM drugs -- Lianhua Qingwen Capsule and Jinhua Qinggan have reached 2 million boxes and 26,000 boxes, respectively, according to Cao.


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Music Feature: Childsplay — The Last Waltz
By Glenn Rifkin
Childsplay, the celebrated flash-band of fiddlers who have come together around the holidays for more than 30 years, is calling it quits.
The old adage "All good things must come to an end" is actually a real downer of a sentiment. Why must good things end? For example, Childsplay, the celebrated flash-band of fiddlers who have come together around the holidays for more than 30 years to perform a small tour of shows, could seemingly go on forever. The brainchild of Bob Childs, a Cambridge-based violin maker, Childsplay brings together a group of world-class violinists, such as Hanneke Cassel, Bonnie Bewick, and Sheila Falls Keohane, playing mostly original Celtic tunes, on instruments handcrafted by Childs. This simple premise has produced three decades worth of wonderful music, seven albums, and three DVDs. But alas, due to intractable financial concerns, Childsplay will be doing its last concerts in November, culminating in a two-performance finale at Sanders Theater in Cambridge on November 24.
Bob Childs spoke to The Arts Fuse about this last waltz.
Arts Fuse: What will you miss most about Childsplay?
Bob Childs: That's easy: all the friendships and seeing everybody all together on the stage. It's been such a big part of my life for so long, it's going to leave a hole in my life. My solace is that we've made seven albums, we'll have three films and I'll have memories of our experiences together. Even more, one of the most important things for me is having that collective voice of so many people playing violins I made. To have that projected out in the world, it's such a powerful experience for me. I'll miss that as well.
AF: What was the most personally satisfying part of this decades-long endeavor?
Childs: It's really just the whole experience. I once had this dream of an inlaid violin with a small boy crying, which related to my early years of living in five different foster homes. It's incredibly rewarding to know I created these vehicles for that voice. It's such a richness for me when I look back at having been a violin maker for over 40 years. I've had an opportunity to forge these personal connections with these people, who are then amplifying this part of my own experience. That's the deepest and most satisfying part for me.
AF: The idea that you get to be up there yourself, playing with these amazing musicians, must be pretty intense.
(Laughter). I know, it totally is. The joy coming out of the music, that's another thing I'll miss. And the response from the audience is something I'll miss. At the core, Childsplay is this emotional flow that happens through the music and the incredible response we get back and that the music is received. It's very powerful to be a part of that.
AF: Are there any special moments that stay with you after all these years of performing"
Childs: I love to go out and talk to the audience, at the intermission and at the end, and there have been many times when a young adult will come up to me and say, "You know, I almost gave up the violin, but I saw your show and it inspired me to keep going. And now I'm a professional musician." Things like that, where our music has inspired people to stick with the instrument and take it to new levels.
AF: Your concept worked for more than 30 years. Is the business model obsolete or are there other reasons to stop now?
Childs: Great question, and not an easy answer. Part of it is the business model. For example, the only time you sell CDs now is at concerts. Everybody gets their music from Spotify and places like that. Musicians get paid very little money from Spotify. You can't make much money from CDs, and you can only make money from ticket sales. But our band is so large, and maybe in that way, the business model is obsolete. In my experience, it's really hard for people to hear about Childsplay, to expand our audience. I had great hopes that our last film, which was shown on American public television for four years, would make a difference. And a lot of people would write me from that and tell me how inspired they became. But in the commercial music world, it's such a dominant force, that it's really hard to penetrate. Think about around here, WUMB, for example. You don't hear fiddle music there much at all. It's really hard to hear the music. In the '70s and '80s, it was much more common and much more accessible for people to hear it. That's another factor that's impacted us.
AF: It feels like, with shows like Celtic Sojourn and other offerings, there is still a real love of this music.
Childs: I don't mean to say there isn't, but as a business model, to expand your audience is difficult. I'm not bitter about it. I gave it my best effort, and then I let it go. People are overwhelmed with things coming at them. I don't take it personally.
AF: Something magical happens on stage when all of these great musicians get going. Can you describe it?
Childs: There's this kind of collective experience that's so much bigger than any one of us. We all feel it. There's a kind of energy that gets released in the music. There's a way in which people so admire each other's musicianship. Everyone in the band is the leader of their own band or an all-star in their own right. But then they hear someone at their level doing something amazing and it inspires them to do something amazing. The way people play off each other raises it to new heights each time. I love that.
AF: It's kind of a unique formula.
Childs: It's a creative model. I've focused on doing a collaborative process, rather than a top down process where I'm the artistic director and you have to do it this way. I prefer to do it as a collective process. Each person takes charge of a different medley. They have their own ideas and they invite the band to add new ideas. So everybody takes ownership of it. That's part of the excitement of it, to see it come to life. Everybody admires each other's talents, they feed off each other. That's the power of music, to transport you to a different place.
AF: Tell me about the Kickstarter campaign you have for the new DVD.
Childs: We have a challenge grant to make the film. I wanted a film to capture the memory of this last performance. So I hired a grant writer and he went out and couldn't get a grant. I approached some corporations to underwrite it, and I couldn't get anyone to do that. I was about to give up and I called somebody I know on the West Coast who owns one of my instruments. I asked him if he'd help us out. He said, I'll create a challenge grant of $100,000 if you guys generate $50,000 through crowdfunding. He knows our music. He said, your job is to get the community that loves Childsplay to support the rest of it. That gave me the courage to set the whole thing up, with the filmmakers. It will be a big deal. The Kickstarter campaign started on November 2. People can go online and pre-order a CD.
AF: Why end the tour in Cambridge?
Childs: I had my shop in Cambridge for 25 years so I feel a part of the Cambridge community. I always have. And so many band members are from around here. We just wanted to do it in Cambridge.
Glenn Rifkin is a veteran journalist and author who has covered business for many publications including The New York Times for nearly 30 years. He has written about music, film, theater, food and books for The Arts Fuse. His new book Future Forward: Leadership Lessons from Patrick McGovern, the Visionary Who Circled the Globe and Built a Technology Media Empire was recently published by McGraw-Hill.
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Thanks to the author of this article, to Bob Childs, and all the musicians and staff that have made Childsplay possible. My wife Pam, my granddaughter Madison, and I were at the concert in Portland, ME on the 16th, and it was unforgettable. You/this will all be missed.


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Chanel Marilyn 209 The Color World collection 2006 swatches
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Whether you put it in your smoothies or drink it straight up, kefir is a great way to get your probiotic fix. Get to know why it does your body good!
You are a living science lab. Yes, you read that right. Your body is made up of trillions upon trillions of microorganisms; bacteria, yeast, and living cultures that are also your best friends.
Didn't know your BFF was a colony of bacteria, did you?!
These beneficial buddies help digest your food, supercharge your immune system, and assimilate nutrients. However, most of us don't realize the vital role microorganisms play in our health and sadly, don't take proper care of them.
They're healthy when you're healthy.
A diet lacking in nourishing foods, antibiotic use, poorly managed stress, and general feelings of sickness can all contribute to your friendly flora's decline. As the good bacteria numbers decrease, bad bacteria begins to creep up and can cause gastrointestinal issues, urinary tract infections, and a weakened immune system.
To keep your friendly flora population high, it's helpful to eat and drink fermented foods a few times a week (ideally daily). These foods and beverages contain health-promoting living microorganisms which will continue to populate inside your gastrointestinal tract. Sounds a little creepy, yes, but without them you'll have a crappy immune system and have to work harder to manufacture nutrients, especially B-complex vitamins. Probiotic supplements can work too, but they don't offer other nutritional benefits as a mouthful of fermented food does.
Don't let the mad scientist sounding name scare you.
Fermentation is a natural metabolic process in which live microorganisms feed off the natural sugars and carbohydrates in food, creating lactic acid as a by-product. Fermented food and drinks provide enhanced vitamin and mineral content that is more readily available for our body to absorb and utilize.
As a probiotic-rich drink, kefir is like a drinkable tangy yogurt. The name is derived from the Turkish word keif meaning "good feeling", which basically means you should definitely go get some. Who doesn't want to cheers to good feelings?
Luckily, kefir has become more mainstream and can be found in the dairy section of most grocery stores now. Choose an organic, unsweetened version if you plan to drink it on the regular and enjoy it over cereal with a drizzle of honey or as a base for your fruit smoothies.
Dairy free? Don't worry, kefir can be cultured in sugar water and dairy milk alternatives like almond or coconut milk. Water kefir is reminiscent of a dry champagne, much fizzier and thinner than dairy kefir – liken to a bubbly dry champagne!
You can even take 'shots' of kefir every morning before you start your day. Or you can try it in this simple berry compote kefir parfait recipe, which can be either a delicious breakfast, snack, or probiotic-rich dessert.
Whatever floats your boat!
- 1 cup frozen or fresh berries (mulberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, or any combo)
- 2 Tablespoons water, as needed
- 1 cup plain kefir, divided
- 4 teaspoons your favorite granola, divided
Dianna Sinni Dillon, RDN, LD is a Registered Dietitian based in Kansas City, MO with a passion for all things whole grain, green, and homegrown. She focuses on empowering and inspiring others to take charge of their wellness through simple plant-based recipes and science-powered advice.