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Welcome to eArray
eArray is a Web portal from Agilent that empowers you to leap ahead of your field by offering a new source of genomic information, a home for your own information, and a means to create new microarray designs, SureSelect enrichment libraries, and mutagenic oligos online. eArray is a site that keeps the information in functional genomics together.
eArray fits into your microarray research workflow at two critical points:
As you design your experiment, it provides the tools to either evaluate and select Agilent catalog microarrays to use in your research, or to design your own custom microarrays.
When you have finished running your hybridizations, it provides you with the design files necessary for feature extraction, and further downstream analysis.
eArray provides multiple capabilities:
Download the latest annotation for all of the probes on a specific Agilent Catalog microarray or for a group of probes that you have searched and saved on eArray.
Create unique custom microarrays for your application with just a Web browser and an Internet connection, using available Agilent probes, or your own uploaded probes. eArray supports a wide variety of microarray applications, including gene expression, comparative genomic hybridization (CGH), chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), microRNA, and array-based DNA capture. You can also create specialized CGH+SNP microarrays and Exon microarrays.
Create probes using powerful tools targeted to specific microarray applications. Create probes that tile sequences that you upload, or genomes available within eArray for CGH and ChIP applications, or create probes for gene expression applications based on target sequence data that you upload.
Create bait libraries that can enrich particular DNA or RNA species in pools of genomic DNA fragments or RNAs. Within eArray, you can search, upload, or create the bait sequences. Agilent can then produce a kit of biotinylated RNA baits that you use to isolate specific genomic DNA fragments or RNAs of interest for sequencing. See Learn about SureSelect enrichment libraries.
Create libraries of mutagenic DNA oligonucleotides (oligos) that can be used with Agilent's QuikChange Oligo Library Mutagenesis System to create variant forms of a gene of interest. After uploading the wild-type DNA sequence and selecting a mutagenic strategy, eArray generates a set of oligos that are designed to create all the site-directed mutations you are interested in studying. See Learn about mutagenic oligos and mutagenesis libraries.
eArray can help you in many more ways:
Knowledgebase and tools
You need to be able to access public genome information tools from a single location. To address this, eArray provides links to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), the TIGR Human Gene Index (THG), Ensembl, UCSC genome browser, AmiGO and more. Or if you are a bioinformatician or analyst who already has in-house tools, you can download information to use with your tools. eArray lets you download information about Agilent probes and microarray designs.
Information and Seamless Availability
eArray maintains an extensive catalog of genomes and microarray oligonucleotide probes representing such genomes or designs as ready reference. You can search and evaluate Agilent probes and catalog microarrays. Or if you prefer, you can upload your own information, annotation or probes into eArray as a home for your microarray information.
Microarray Design
When you design a custom microarray with eArray, you can start from scratch, or you can use an existing microarray design as a starting point and optimize its probe content for your specific needs. Custom microarrays can contain Agilent catalog probes, your own probes, third party probes or a mix of these, in any of the many available Agilent custom microarray formats.
and Collaborations
eArray has fundamental infrastructure and security that enable private or public sharing of information for your collaborative efforts or other research needs. You can also publish your custom content on the eArray Public page, an resource for sharing genomics-related research.
and Turnaround
Information flow is a bottleneck in any process. eArray allows a seamless flow of information between Agilent and you, which reduces the time needed to go from concept to implementation of design, to experiment and reiterations. In less time, you accomplish more.
Information Source
There are many microarray options and technologies, from mask-based technology to oligo deposition to chemiluminescence. To add to this complexity is an overwhelming number of public web sites with constantly changing information and tools. eArray provides a solution to overcome this complexity and need for tracking multiple web sites by providing a single site with key links to other public sites and tools.
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I used to be a total hot sauce hater. I didn't get why people would douse their food in something so spicy that you couldn't taste anything else!
My tune was changed a few years back when I was gifted a more mild hot sauce that was bursting with layered flavor. It tasted vinegary. It tasted sweet. And of course, it tasted spicy. Suddenly, I was a total hot sauce convert!
Now, we rarely have a meal where there isn't a hot sauce bottle on the table (and more often than not, multiple bottles). In fact, we love hot sauce so much, I've taken to making my own! This started off as a fun project to use up a bounty of peppers from a garden, and turned into a homemade hot sauce delicious enough to package up and give for gifts!
How do you make hot sauce? What's it made of?
The traditional way of making hot sauce involves fermenting either straight hot peppers or a mix of hot and sweet peppers and other aromatic veggies (like garlic or onion). When the fermentation time is up, the whole shebang is blended with vinegar until smooth as silk. To help keep the hot sauce from separating, emulsifiers are usually used during the blending process—we recommend xanthan gum—which keeps the hot sauce smooth when bottled.
Wait. Do you have to ferment homemade hot sauce?
Don't get intimidated! This is a super easy fermentation—even easier than sauerkraut—and it gives a complex, interesting flavor to the hot sauce. Here's how easy it is to ferment your own hot sauce:
- Combine salt with warm, filtered water to create a brine.
- Fill a jar with peppers and garlic.
- Cover with brine.
- Cover the jar with a fermentation lid or cheesecloth, and let ferment for 5-7 days (or until the brine looks cloudy).
Wholefully Protip
If you choose to use cheesecloth, you'll need to use some sort of weight to keep the peppers submerged under the brine. You can purchase speciality weights to do this, or fill a zip-top sandwich bag with water and submerge it in the top of the jar.
That being said, if fermentation isn't your thing, we do provide a quick cook version in the recipe card below. It doesn't have quite the complex flavor of the fermented version, but it's done in a jiffy! It also doesn't last as long in the fridge—make sure you use your unfermented hot sauce within a couple of weeks.
What are the best peppers to use for homemade hot sauce?
Jalapeños, reapers, Thai chilies, habanero, cayenne, ghost peppers, serranos, OH MY. It's easy to get lost in the world of chile peppers! Which hot peppers you use really depends on your personal heat tolerance, the flavor profile you're looking for, what's available nearby, and pepper color. Yup, color! Feel free to mix and match different types of peppers to get the flavors and heat levels you desire, but make sure you stick to the same color family. Why? Well, if not, you're going to end up with a brown hot sauce—which, trust me, doesn't look so appetizing when drizzled on your food. The two hot sauces in the photos here were made with these mixes:
- Red Medium Hot Sauce: Red bell peppers, red cayenne peppers, and red jalapeño peppers (we let jalapeños ripen until they were red)
- Green Mild Hot Sauce: Green bell peppers, green jalapeños, and poblanos
Whatever you choose, just remember that you can always add more spice in, but you can never take it out once it's been blended. I tend to like a more mild hot sauce, so I start with a 3:1 ratio of sweet peppers to hot peppers. When using a milder hot pepper, like jalapeño, I cheat to more like 2:1 or 1:1. Some folks use nothing but hot peppers—so it really is up to you to pick your poison here. Remember: you can always have an extra super spicy pepper nearby to drop into the blender if you want to up the ante. I recommend checking out a Scoville scale (which tells you how spicy peppers are) and making your plan based on that.
A word of warning about working with hot peppers:
Let's stay safe here when working with hot peppers. So even when you're working with "mild" hot peppers like poblanos and jalapeños, it's important to:
- Wear gloves while handling and cutting.
- Wash hands extremely well after handling.
- Wear goggles and work in a well-ventilated area (this is particularly true with super hot peppers).
- Wash all cutting boards, knives, and utensils well after preparing.
What is the best vinegar for hot sauce?
Vinegar adds a tangy flavor, and it also adds acidity to the hot sauce—making it have a much longer shelf life. You can use either white distilled vinegar or apple cider vinegar here. I prefer the slight fruity flavor of apple cider!
How long does homemade hot sauce last?
The beauty of this acidic hot sauce is that it'll easily last quite awhile in the fridge! Our quick cook version lasts in the fridge for 2-3 weeks, and the fermented version will last much longer—easily 3-6 months. Thank you, beneficial bacteria!
What's the best way to preserve homemade hot sauce? Can it? Freeze it?
If you'd like to preserve your hot sauce for longer storage, you can either freeze it or process it in a waterbath canner (if you choose to can hot sauce, use a recipe that has been tested and proven safe for canning instead of ours). A caveat here: the beneficial bacteria created in the fermented version will be killed off by the high heat from the canning process. It'll still be delicious, it just won't add any probiotics into your diet.
What are the best bottles for homemade hot sauce?
The ones you have! I'm a big believer in upcycling and reusing what you have, so any small bottle with a tight fitting lid will do the trick. If you can't get your hands on bottles to reuse, I really like these hot sauce bottles from Amazon. These are what we package our hot sauce in for gift giving.
Where can you get those snazzy hot sauce labels?
Download our free hot sauce labels here. These are designed to print on Avery 2 1/2" round water-resistant labels. The water-resistant part is really nice when working with a food product that inevitably ends up on the bottle. If you can't get your hands on these labels, you could also affix a regular paper label and just cover it with clear packing tape.
And check out these reader favorites!
- Bread and Butter Pickles. These are the simplest pickles you can make. Mix up a batch to eat straight out of the refrigerator, or can a batch for later!
- Mixed Berry Jam. Jars of this red-purple jam make for beautiful gifts—just wrap a ribbon and label around the rim, and you're all set.
- Homemade Sauerkraut. If you're new to fermenting, sauerkraut is the perfect place to start.
- Canned Salsa. We can't get enough of this zesty salsa, and canning it means we can have delicious salsa all year long.
- Homemade Limoncello. This Italian lemon liqueur is sweet and boozy and makes a great gift.
- Instant Pot Apple Butter. Make your own spiced apple butter at home. It's fast and easy with the use of the Instant Pot!
- Strawberry Wine. If you've never made fruit wine before, you've got to try it. The process is straightforward, and the results are absolutely amazing!
I hope you have fun experimenting with hot sauce making in your own kitchen! It is easy and the results are absolutely delicious. Enjoy!

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by Krista Ames
Avery Hanson lived for the rush of almost getting caught. That's why she chose freelance photography as a profession. The sticky part was when she did get caught. However, this time wasn't like the usual quick brush with the local law where she could talk herself out of it with a slap on the hand. She'd somehow gotten mixed up in some nasty hush hush with the federal government. This time, she didn't just need out of yet another mess, she needed help staying alive.
Without the necessary channels to cover both their asses, Dirk enlists the help of The Omega Team. But will it be enough to keep him from losing his charge and his heart?


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I definitely made a few mistakes when I started self-publishing. One of them was depending on friends to edit. Though they were high-educated and even trained to edit, they were cautious with their critiques. I found out later from a few of them that they didn't want to hurt my feelings. Though I understand their concern, I really wish they had been crueler with the red pen. I am extremely aware of the fact that a writer cannot self-edit their own novel. No matter how many times I read over my own work, I can't see the mistakes I've made. I may catch a few here and there, but in the end I will miss things.
The editing for PRETTY WHEN SHE DIES was not as strong as I would have liked. Cracking the book open last year for the readalong hosted by The Bookish Brunette, I winced a few times when I read some errors in the text. It bothered me enough to contact the editor I now use for my self-published works, Felicia Sullivan. Felicia was kind enough to fit me into her very busy schedule. She edits for several publishing companies, most notably Permuted Press. I'm so happy to have a newly edited version of PRETTY WHEN SHE DIES to offer to my readers. It's now a cleaner, crisper read, and I really appreciate all the hard work she did.
There are no major plot changes in the story. The wonky sentence structure, grammar mistakes, etc, have now been smoothed out. You don't need to buy the new version if you have read the previous version.
PRETTY WHEN SHE KILLS Update
I am currently writing PRETTY WHEN SHE KILLS. It's coming along very nicely. It's a lot of fun being back with the characters of Amaliya, Cian, Samantha, Jeff, and the other supporting cast. I'm also enjoying the new additions to the story. I really missed this group of characters.
I'm barely a prologue and a chapter into the story and things are already popping. The opening scene is pretty spooky and Amaliya's first scene had me giggling. Especially when her first words in the novel ended up being, "Fuck you!"
I've already sent off the beginning of the book to my test reader, Janet Rogers. I really appreciate her input. She is also kind enough to endure receiving the book in bits and pieces as I work on it. She always asks me hard questions and helps shape the book into a great read. I really appreciate her.
Also, if you would like to track my progress on PRETTY WHEN SHE KILLS, just watch the counter in the sidebar on my blog (in case you're reading this in a feed).
The word count meter looks like this:
Some days the counter may leap forward quite a lot, other days it may only advance a little bit. Sometimes I have massive writing spurts, while other days I have to go back to check on lost plot threads, etc, so the count is lower.
I don't have an estimated publication date because I have yet to finish the book. Though I want to do a "fast draft" as taught by Candace Havens, I'm not sure how long I will take to finish it. The fast draft results in a 70,000 word manuscript at the end of two weeks. I may take a little longer. PRETTY WHEN SHE DIES was written in three weeks.
Of course, once I'm done, I'll have to send it to the test readers, revise it, then send it to Felicia Sullivan for editing. After that, the book has to be revised again, formatted, the final proof read is done, then it goes into publication. The good news is that we already have the cover done!
So when will PRETTY WHEN SHE KILLS be available? I'm not sure yet. But when I do have a publication date I will announce it.
How do you like the meter to track my progress?
What do you hope to see in PRETTY WHEN SHE KILLS?


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We all know that Texas is like its own country. It's diverse, large as heck and that means there's a good number of Arizona Wildcat fans located in the Longhorn state. Good news: to go along with your Arizona window flags, bumper stickers and Block A window emblems, you can now invest in a Wildcat license plate, certified by the state's Department of Motor Vehicle division.
Pretty cool, don't cha think? While it's listed on the official website as coming soon, there's a number of other college plates that the state of Texas offers, including Kansas, Kentucky, Boise State, Illinois, Mizzou, Ole Miss, Mississippi and Georgia Tech. Of course, they already make plates for almost every in-state university you can think of.
In addition, you can get licenses promoting Texas Roadhouse, Dr. Pepper, and obviously, the National Wild Turkey Federation.
Is this a product of Mr. Greg Byrne's outreach? Who knows, but it's good news for the Wildcats as far as the marketing arm goes; after all, Texas' recruiting grounds have been very good to the basketball program and more recently, it's provided fertile stomping grounds for head coach Mike Stoops and the football team.


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Globes Flashback '96: Kidman's Career Changes
Receiving an award is a huge boost for an actor. Not only is it encouraging to an actor but also serves as a benchmark in his or her career. As Nicole Kidman reflects on winning her first major award in 1996, she realizes the moment is more than just a benchmark but rather a turning point for her career.
After establishing herself as a lead actress in the early '90s, Kidman delivered a cherished performance in the dark comedy To Die For, for which she received her first Golden Globe, which was also her first major award. In the press room after winning Best Actress, she reflects on the grander implications of the award.
RELATED: Nicole Kidman on Protecting Her Daughters
"People were saying to me, 'Do you feel that you've changed?' and I said, 'Well, I don't feel I've changed but my career's changed,'" she says with a smile. "It's been a really amazing year for me and I can't believe it."
While the Australian actress had just won her first Golden Globe, the members of the media in the press room couldn't help themselves from prompting Kidman with questions about her then-husband Tom Cruise. Overall, she credits her actor husband for helping keep her balanced during production.
"[Tom] was really supportive of me because I sort of see my dailies and go, 'Oh no! That was terrible! I could have done it so much better!'" she highlights. "I'm very tough on myself so he gives me the support that helps you to get through something like that."
PIC: Nicole Kidman Looks Hot and Bothered in 'Paperboy'
In To Die For, Kidman plays a young woman with dreams of becoming a world-famous news anchor who will do anything to achieve those dreams and is eventually killed because of it. Ironically, Kidman's own career sought quite an opposite fate, and she became one of Hollywood's hottest actresses for years after her career-altering role.
"They're fun when you win," she says of awards ceremonies, at which she has become a regular since that year. "They're nerve-wracking, but...I think awards show are really nice because it's a celebration of the industry and it's a way in which so many people come together from all different places and celebrate making movies, and that's what we're all here for."
By her qualification, Kidman has had plenty of fun at awards shows since then, as she's won two more awards and was nominated in four consecutive years in the early 2000s. She'll have an opportunity to increase her Globes total to up to five this year, as she is nominated for both The Paperboy and the TV film Hemingway & Gellhorn.


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Disaster Inverted (released November 13, 2015) was created over last two years while working between various other projects. Covering many genres while keeping the distinctive sound of guitar-based music with an industrial twist, this EP goes through metal, rock, funk, classical, and all sorts of unexpected places.
The idea behind this collection of music was born from the death of a laptop hard drive, which forced me to recreate a number of the songs that were lost. Being given the chance to remake from the ground up allowed me a lot more creativity with the music, as it gave me more time to really experiment and focus on composition elements. Most of the songs were actually created using a loop pedal and recording live (Somewhere Cold, Immortal Coil, The Sky Is Ours), but after losing the original files I had to piece them together note by note.
Take a listen in the player below!


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Past Accomplishments
LICEB Transfer Reaches Governor's DeskYesterday, the New Jersey General Assembly unanimously approved legislation transferring the Licensed Irrigation Contractors Examiners Board—the regulators that make and enforce the rules that govern our profession—from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Community Affairs. This development comes shortly after the Senate's unanimous approval late last month, meaning that the measure is now on the Governor's desk; a signature away from enactment.
If approved, our licensure board will be housed in the same Department that promulgates and enforces the Universal Construction Code, and oversees the municipal code inspectors we work with every day.
IANJ has supported this effort for years because it will:
Progress like this doesn't happen on its own, and IANJ thanks the many volunteers who have worked to gain the support of the Assembly and Senate, regulators in the DEP and DCA, representatives of the LICEB, and decision-makers in the Governor's Office since we first embraced this reform at our 2012 annual meeting.
We'd also like to thank the founders, volunteers, and supporters of IPAC, the Irrigation Industry's Political Action Committee who work every day to ensure that you are well represented in Trenton and beyond.
Our job is not over; the Governor still has to sign the bill. When and if that happens, our next task will be working to ensure that the transfer happens smoothly and that the Department of Community Affairs is ready and able to take on the fly-by-night, unlicensed contractors who put our industry and customers at risk.
Thank you all again for your membership and support, and congratulations!
Electical Wiring Exemption: Section 45: 5A-18 Exempt Work or Construction - this rule exempts landscape irrigation systems of less than 30 volts
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As some of you who follow along with our Facebook page know, we're pretty high on Oregon QB Justin Herbert. Before today, I'd only seen some highlights of him but I watched every snap of his game today.
His stats won't blow you away as he was just 18/32 passing for 202 yards with 2 touchdowns but the tools are off the charts. For starters, he has a rocket arm and he can make some tough throws. Look at this absolute missile:
Get your customized New York Giants Justin Herbert Jerseys here! (Don't pick #10 though that's getting retired)
I'm pretty sure Elon Musk wants to use his arm to launch another car into space. There's some QB's in the NFL (looking at you Dak Prescott) who couldn't make that throw in their wildest dreams.
He's also used to getting absolutely killed due to his offensive lineman not blocking which means he'll fit in great with the Giants:
He can also make throws like this:
Lastly, his best receiver is #13 which means he already has experience throwing to a #13 and he probably won't miss him/not throw it to him when he's wide open down the field.
Let's make it happen!! The tank is back on!! #TankForHerbert!


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For most people, the 90's are remembered as a glorious time in our childhood. People wore windbreakers and collected beanie babies, how much better can it get? However, do you remember what your 90's christmas was like? If not, Bustle has posted a new article full of 90's Christmas memories.
- Pop stars like NYSYNC really got into the holiday spirit
- Holiday sweaters weren't ironic
- Grandma got runover by a reindeer
- Holiday lists were created by browsing catalogs
- Mornings meant one thing: red and green cereal
- TLC's christmas soundtrack
- Kevin McCallister made us want to spend the holidays in New York
For the final 90's Christmas memory, click here.


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TD Snap-On is the same high-absorption drying mop as all other TD Mops. The mop head comes off and gets on with one easy snap action. When you have a limited storage space, our Snap-On Mop will be a perfect product.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.


text: Figure 4From: Characterization of X-Linked SNP genotypic variation in globally distributed human populationsTop ten regions for iHS, CLR, and XP-EHH scores and all high-delta regions. The numbers on the left side of each figure represent the beginning position of a region in megabases. Each chromosomal region is 400-kb in length. The letters across the top of each figure represent the eight continental regions: HG, hunter-gatherer; AA, African agriculturist; ME, Middle East; EU, Europe; CA, Central Asia; EA, East Asia; Oc, Oceania; Am, America. In the delta figure, the column labels represent the three population comparisons: YH, Yoruba-Han; YF, Yoruba-French; FH, French-Han. For iHS, CLR, and XP-EHH, each small column contains the numbers 1 to 10 denoting the top ten X-chromosomal regions for each particular test and continental group with the intensity of the color corresponding to the rank. For XP-EHH, the double line separating the African agriculturist column from the Middle East column signifies that the XP-EHH scores represented on the left side of the lines were calculated using East Asians as the reference sample while the scores represented on the right side of the lines were calculated using African agriculturists as the reference sample (Additional file 9). For delta, each blue shaded region contains either a high-delta SNP for the Yoruba-Han or Yoruba-French comparison, or a SNP with delta > 0.8 for the French-Han comparison.Back to article page


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Today my vending machine rejected my $5 bill -- because it's a modern design. I barely recognized it myself. Paper money is going the way of the telegram .
Schneier on Security: Trends in Counterfeit Currency
... Part of the problem, Green said, is that the government has changed the money so much to foil counterfeiting. With all the new bills out there, citizens and even many police officers don't know what they're supposed to look like.
Moreover, many people see paper money less because they use credit or debit cards.
The result: Ink-jet counterfeiting accounted for 60 percent of $103 million in fake money removed from circulation from October 2007 to August 2008, the Secret Service reports. In 1995, the figure was less than 1 percent...


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(Christian Homeschoolers Of Idaho State )
The Idaho CHOIS provides an annual statewide homeschool convention near Boise each June. Their convention brings national and local speakers to present four keynote addresses and many workshops. They also include a teen program and a children's program.
CHOIS also publishes the CHOIS Connection magazine, a free quarterly publication full of Idaho specific articles.
They can be found at http://www.chois.org
Comments for Idaho - CHOIS
Click here to add your own comments
Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Christian Home School Organization.


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Anita & Cameron's story is a whirlwind and it's definitely one of those dreamy type meetings. You know how it is – you're heading out on a trip alone with a very long flight ahead of you. No one to chat with or sip a glass of wine with. As you wait to board, you stare at your boarding pass and pray that the stranger who sits next to you is normal, has fresh breath and knows how to share an arm rest. As Anita & Cameron boarded a flight from London to Los Angeles, seperately, they both found their seats. Then, as luck would have it, somewhere over the Atlantic I imagine Anita flipped her gorgeous hair around or Cameron flashed his smile and a conversation began. Though smitten throughout the 11 hour flight, neither expected anything from the chance meeting. As you can see, life had different plans.
For real, Anita & Cam, I'm head over heels for the both of you. I'm so excited for your wedding celebration next month. Enjoy!!
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Homemade Bowtie Pasta
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Better it tastes ten time better than the stuff in the store as well!ReplyDeleteReplies
Homemade is heavenly.Delete
'tis pretty! I still haven't checked out if my late granny's pasta maker works. It's somewhere in the basement and the mice scare me :)ReplyDeleteReplies
PS how cool is this: http://tortelina.blogspot.com/2012/11/peciva-detelina.htmlDelete
If I found the right picture with that bread like a sunflowers, that's very pretty.Delete
PS: I hate mice.
those are shamrock scones :) I tried to make them like that, with that lovely folding, and it's really fun. You have a translating gadget in the right sidebar there :)Delete
Then I must not have looked at the right picture. I'll open to google again.Delete
Nope, I had the wrong picture, somehow. Went back though and now I'm adding that blog to my Baker's & Cooks, blogroll.Delete
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Well done Whisk, I used to hate making fresh pasta when I was a chef and paid to do it too!ReplyDeleteReplies
I miss my old job as a prep cook. We never made pasta though. Just boiled the bags of buyins. Hated that.Delete
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Thanks, but I still need practice.Delete
Beautiful! I bet they taste yummy too.ReplyDeleteReplies
Do you know, I never ate them. The pups did.Delete
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This is the 22nd year for the sale and it often sells out, so be sure to arrive early for the best selection. Some varieties are in limited supply.
Proceeds benefit the Kimmswick Visitor Center.
Join us at 6005 4th St., Kimmswick for our annual Daylily Sale Saturday, June 24, 2023 ~ 9am – 5pm (or until plants have sold out). Offering about 1200 freshly dug and bagged plants featuring approximately 90 different daylilies. This is a great opportunity to purchase both new and older varieties not available for sale in nurseries or garden centers. Some pre-bagged collections are available at a reduced price, and you may receive a discount on large purchases. A free page of planting and growing advice is also available.


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Watershed Management Group Water Harvesting Certification
August 19 - 28, 2011 Santa Barbara, California
Watershed Management Group (WMG) is accepting applications for its Water Harvesting Certification course. Applications are accepted until July 15th, with priority registration given to residents of Santa Barbara and Southern California.
Information and background reading for Art Ludwig's Lecture and Workshops in the certification course.
Integrated Design (Presentation for workshop participants)
A integrated approach to ecological systems design; doing what makes sense in the context
Super efficient fixtures, water reuse, rainwater harvesting,
Suggested reading
The more of the background info below you understand (or have been exposed to) before coming, the more you will get out of the presentation:
There are hundreds of pages of information on this site—people have been known to spend all night here. If you enjoyed the info above, here's some recommendations for more material relevant to this presentation:
Greywater (Presentation, open to the public)
with Art Ludwig and Brad Lancaster
Core reading:
More reading:
If you are intersted in policy, check out these pages:
Greywater Site Assessment and Laundry to Landscape Installation (Workshop)
Assessing a site, installing laundry to landscape plumbing and mulch basins
August 23rd 2011, 10:30 am- 6pm
Core reading:
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Workshop Logistics
The workshop will consist of a mix of interactive discussion of what's in front of us and hands-on demonstrations/work on the land; please wear/bring appropriate clothing for both activity types.
Most instruction will be in English, but Art has years of exposure to job site Spanish in the US and Mexico and can provide clarifications as needed in Spanish.
About the instructor
Ecological Systems Designer Art Ludwig has worked on water and wastewater systems, edible landscaping natural architecture, and improved building codes since 1980. His specialty is complex, integrated "systems of systems."
Art has studied and worked in 22 different countries, consulted for the states of New York and New Mexico and California on water reuse policy, and given dozens of lectures and workshops.
His book Water Storage was the #1 plumbing book on Amazon for 2008, his book Create an Oasis with Greywater, the #1 landscape book.
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Members of the royal family gathered at Windsor Castle on July 6, 2019, for Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor's christening. Photographer Chris Allerton captured some special moments from the private event, as royal fans gathered outside of Windsor Castle to celebrate the momentous occasion. As previously reported, Queen Elizabeth wasn't in attendance at Archie's christening due to another engagement, but family members including Kate Middleton, Prince William, and Doria Ragland were all present. Here, we take a look at the best photos from inside Archie's christening, as well as some from outside of Windsor Castle where fans continued the celebrations.
This article originally appeared on Harper's Bazaar US.


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I thought for sure that when I took him to get his first haircut on August 17th 2014 he would not do so well.
This is not what I was expecting at all. I was actually kind of nervous about taking him since
he is still a year old. I thought that we might not even make it all the way through the haircut. He did
such am amazing job I was so proud of him. He is such a happy baby all of The time.
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I am a freelance literary translator working from Danish and Norwegian. Contact me regarding translations, samples and reader's reports.
With London as my base, drama plays an important role in my translation work. My first published work, The Contract Killer, had its UK premiere in 2011 and was later performed at the book launch with the author, Benny Andersen, also present. Close collaboration with an international theatre company in London has resulted in the translation of two more Danish plays, as well as a literal translation and adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House,which was performed in November 2012 in London's West End.
After graduating from University College London in 2008 with a BA in Scandinavian Studies and a distinction in Danish, continuing to work with the Danish language seemed an obvious choice. At UCL, I studied Scandinavian literature and translation, Danish language and literature and Old Norse language and mythology. A year abroad spent in Copenhagen allowed me to master different aspects of the Danish language by studying at the University of Copenhagen, taking evening lessons at Studieskolen, working in a Danish bar and playing handball with a group of Danish university students. Each of these activities contributed to a thorough understanding of Danish, culminating in my completion of Studieprøven, the Danish Higher Education Examination. I have also been teaching Danish at several universities and colleges, as well as taking on private students. With the support of NORLA, I have been working on expanding my knowledge of Norwegian literature and culture.
Although I work freelance, I have reaped the benefits of close cooperation with UCL, the Danish Embassy in London, the Danish Arts Council, and the British Centre for Literary Translation. NORLA and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in London have also been supportive of my translation of Norwegian drama and literature. In 2013, I worked with Barbara Haveland as part of BCLT's Mentoring Programme.
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A Phase I, and Biologic Correlative Study of Erlotinib, in Combination With Cetuximab and Bevacizumab in Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
I. Determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of erlotinib when combined with cetuximab in
patients with metastatic or unresectable renal cell, colorectal, head and neck, pancreatic,
or non-small cell lung cancer (part 1).
II. Determine the MTD of bevacizumab when combined with cetuximab and erlotinib in these
patients (part 2).
III. Determine the toxic effects, both quantitatively and qualitatively, of these regimens
in these patients.
IV. Determine the antitumor activity of these regimens, in terms of tumor response,
short-term survival, and progression-free survival, in these patients.
I. Compare, preliminarily, the toxicity and antitumor activity profiles of these regimens in
these patients.
OUTLINE: This is an open-label, multicenter, dose-escalation study of erlotinib and
Part 1: Patients receive oral erlotinib once daily on days 1-28. Patients also receive
cetuximab IV over 3 hours on day 1 and over 1 hour on days 8, 15, and 22.
Cohorts of 3-6 patients receive escalating doses of erlotinib until the maximum tolerated
dose (MTD) is determined. The MTD is defined as the dose preceding that at which 2 of 3 or 2
of 6 patients experience dose-limiting toxicity.
Part 2: Patients receive erlotinib as in part 1 at the MTD and cetuximab as in part 1.
Patients also receive bevacizumab IV over 1½ hours on day 1 and over 1 hour on day 15.
Cohorts of 3-6 patients receive escalating doses of bevacizumab until the MTD is determined.
The MTD is defined as the dose preceding that at which 2 of 3 or 2 of 6 patients experience
dose-limiting toxicity.
In both groups, courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of unacceptable toxicity or
disease progression.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed at 1 month.
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of erlotinib hydrochloride combined with cetuximab determined by dose-limiting toxicities (DLT) graded according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 3 (Part I)
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Cheap hotels and hostels in Tokyo
There are some types of accommodations in Tokyo, such as luxurious hotel, ryokan (traditional Japanese style hotel), business hotel, capsule hotel and guesthouse. Lots of website for visitors to Japan has written their articles about cheap hotels in Tokyo.
Budget hotels and hostels in Tokyo – Time Out Tokyo
Affordable Hotels in Tokyo – TripAdvisor
10 of the best budget hotels in Tokyo – Guardian
Sakura hotel / Toco / Nui.HOSTEL & BAR LOUNGE / Retrometro Backpackers / Andon Ryokan / kangaroohotel / KHAOSAN KABUKI / Guest House Shinagawa-shuku
I've heard those popular hotels and guesthouses. Personally I really want to stay in Andon Ryokan!
Maybe I don't need to add more budget hotels anymore but I found economical capsule hotel and nice ryokan. I put the infomation here.
Capsule hotels
This website provides the details of capsule hotels and you can make a reservation on it. The rates range between 2000yen and 4000yen. The location is Shinjuku, Kanda, Tiba and Shinsaibashi (Osaka). It says here, capsule hotel is…
cheaper than business hotels, but more comfortable than internet cafes
Ryokan Sawanoya
Ryokan Sawanoya is a traditional ryokan in East Tokyo. The rate is about 5000yen per night. This ryokan is located in Yanaka are which is well known for "Shitamachi" that means calm and traditional town unlike Shibuya and Shinjuku.
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I love Yanaka area. I can relax when I come here. There is a old shopping street "Yanaka Ginza" near JR nippori station. There are some friendly cats at street steps called "Yuyake dandan". I think if there are some friendly cats on the street, the town and people living there are also friendly!
Some cats stroll around in Yanaka Reien (premise for graves) near the shopping street.
There are lots of temples and shrines around this area. You can enjoy just walking around. If you want to forget the hustle and bustle of the large city, you can come and take a rest here!
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Greg Murphy, an inventive and versatile two-handed pianist with an epic sense of the pure and beautiful, is a formidable talent. Throughout his musical career, he has accumulated a vast number of stories, and those stories are woven into the fabric of his material. Bright Idea, his trio recording with Jeff "Tain" Watts and Eric Wheeler, comes together in a way that embraces all of the places Murphy has been, from his grinding, intensive study in New York, his time in New Orleans with Ellis Marsalis, his pop-funk days in Chicago, and his Latin jazz work with Raphael Cruz. It is a well and fully rounded musical adventure, rife with dimension and color, and his most fully realized recording yet. At this point in his career, we would expect no less. Recorded, produced and arranged by Murphy, Bright Idea features mainly originals, with a few exceptions, including a torrid rendition of the Pharrell Williams tune "Happy." With Watts and Wheeler alongside, Murphy achieves an energetic vitality on the session, especially on tracks like the newly discovered Coltrane composition, "Untitled Original 11383," a twelve-bar blues, and Joe Ford's "Earthlings." But throughout the album there is generosity, reciprocity and the desire to make memorable and triumphant music. Bright Idea, Greg Murphy's second Whaling City Sound project and fifth overall, is his strongest statement as a leader and his most beautifully played collection of stories. Now swinging with the best, Murphy has come out the other side of life's challenges and is now destined, even determined, to find his place in the pantheon of jazz piano.
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The Centre on Saturday (October 17) amended the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, to facilitate the setting up of District Development Councils (DDC), the members of which will be directly elected by voters in the Union Territory.
What are DDCs and how will they be represented?
The District Development Councils (DDCs) are set to become a new unit of governance in Jammu and Kashmir. A legislation to this effect was brought in by the Ministry of Home Affairs on October 16 through an amendment to the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989. This structure will include a DDC and a District Planning Committee (DPC).
The J&K administration has also amended the J&K Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996, to provide for establishment of elected District Development Councils in J&K.
This system effectively replaces the District Planning and Development Boards in all districts, and wilThe term of the DDC will be five years, and the electoral process will allow for reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women. The Additional District Development Commissioner (or the Additional DC) of the district shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the District Development Council.
The council, as stated in the Act, will hold at least four "general meetings" in a year, one in each quarter.
What will be the process here onward?
The 14 constituencies for electing representatives to the DDC will have to be delimited. These constituencies will be carved out of the rural areas of the district, and elected members will subsequently elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson of the DDC from among themselves.
The notification for the election is likely to be issued within the next 10 days. Meanwhile, J&K is also preparing for by-polls to over 13,000 vacant panchayat seats in November.l prepare and approve district plans and capital expenditure. Their key feature, however, is that the DDCs will have elected representatives from each district. Their number has been specified at 14 elected members per district representing its rural areas, alongside the Members of Legislative Assembly chairpersons of all Block Development Councils within the district.
The term of the DDC will be five years, and the electoral process will allow for reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women. The Additional District Development Commissioner (or the Additional DC) of the district shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the District Development Council.
The council, as stated in the Act, will hold at least four "general meetings" in a year, one in each quarter.
What will be the process here onward?
The 14 constituencies for electing representatives to the DDC will have to be delimited. These constituencies will be carved out of the rural areas of the district, and elected members will subsequently elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson of the DDC from among themselves.
The notification for the election is likely to be issued within the next 10 days. Meanwhile, J&K is also preparing for by-polls to over 13,000 vacant panchayat seats in November.
Within the third tier, where do the DDCs fit in?
The DDCs replace the District Planning and Development Boards (DDBs) that were headed by a cabinet minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. For Jammu and Srinagar districts, as winter and summer capitals, the DDBs were headed by the Chief Minister. However, for Leh and Kargil districts, the Autonomous Hill Development Councils performed the functions designated for the DDBs.
The Councils will oversee the functions of the Halqa Panchayats and the Block Development Councils in tandem with the line departments of the Union Territory.
For every district there will be District Planning Committee comprising Members of Parliament representing the area, Members of the State Legislature representing the areas within the District, chairperson of the District Development Council of the District, chairpersons of the town area committees/municipal committees of the district; president of the municipal council/municipal corporation, if any; the district development commissioner; additional district development commissioner, among others. The MP will function as the chairperson of this committee.
The committee will "consider and guide" the formulation of development programmes for the district, and indicate priorities for various schemes and consider issues relating to the speedy development and economic uplift of the district; function as a working group for formulation of periodic and annual plans for the district; and formulate and finalise the plan and non-plan budget for the district.
What was the earlier function of DDBs, and their composition?
The DDBs functioned as planning bodies, charting and formulating the district's developmental plans. They functioned as working groups for the formulation of periodic and annual plans for the districts. All the funds provided by the government or any other agency, meant for the development of the district, would flow through the District Planning and Development Board as per the district plans.
The body used to meet once a year to deliberate and approve the district plans or oversee implementation of centrally sponsored schemes. Until 1998 the Deputy Commissioner of the district would head this committee, thereafter, elected members took charge of the body.
While the DDBs functioned under the chairmanship of a cabinet minister with MPS MLAs and MLC as members and the district's Deputy Commissioner as its member secretary, the DDC will be headed by a chairman from among the elected representatives.
The scope of the functions of the DDCs have been amplified by the addition of the planning process being handed over directly to the elected representatives. Earlier, the DCs would prepare plans, and the DDBs would meet to approve them or make changes.
However, under this new system, with the Halqa Panchayat as the basic unit, the district's yearly and five-yearly development plans will be finalised by a three-tier system of gram panchayats, Block Development Councils, and District Development Councils. The DDCs will receive plans from Block Development Councils and, after scrutiny, send them "for adherence to the Government guidelines, norms and rules" and submit the consolidated plan to the District Planning Committee.
Additionally the DDCs will form five standing committees, for Finance, Development, Public Works, Health And Education And Welfare.
What is the Centre's objective behind this new structure?
The J&K administration in a statement said that the move to have an elected third tier of the Panchayati Raj institution marks the implementation of the entire 73rd Amendment Act in J&K. The idea is that systems that had been made defunct by earlier J&K governments such as the panchayati raj system are being revived under the Centre's rule in the state through the Lieutenant Governor's administration.
In the absence of elected representatives in the UT, senior government officials argue that DDCs will effectively become representative bodies for development at the grassroots in the 20 districts of the UT. They hope that this may draw some former legislators in as well.
How have mainstream political parties responded to this?
This comes amid a deep trust deficit after the abrogation of special status, downgrade and splitting of the state and the sweeping detentions. Many consider this an attempt to replace and disempower the indigenous politics of Kashmir. They argue that "empowering grassroots cannot be at the cost of disenfranchising locals from legislating for themselves".
The PDP has said that the Centre wants panchayat and block development, but does not want to give the people of J&K the right to frame their own laws. The party has also stated that there are "larger insecurities and concerns" such as those of demographic change that are not addressed by "such tokenism of democratic process".
Senior PDP leader Naeem Akhtar has said the move would spell the end of politics in Jammu and Kashmir.
"The aim is total depoliticisation so that there is no central collective voice. It is to cut to size the people of Jammu and Kashmir so that they don't have a political voice. The aim is to sub-divide, overlap, create layer after layer, so that nobody would know who is in charge. In such a scenario, the ultimate arbiter would be the bureaucrats and the security set-up," Akhtar said.
Other political parties, while not being opposed to greater involvement of local representatives, have questioned the need to set up such a structure in the absence of representatives to the state Assembly.
A senior member of the National Conference said the decision would have far-reaching consequences, especially in reducing the role of MLAs.
So how should this development be understood overall?
The amendments are evidently intended to kickstart the political process in the Union Territory. The DDCs will be a first test – and the Centre may be calculating that getting enough people to contest the DDC elections would help weaken the Gupkar narrative, which in its third reiteration last week resulted in the coming together of a People's Alliance of regional parties.
But for the DDC elections to achieve the Centre's objectives, the exercise will need to be substantially different from the way the 2018 panchayat elections turned out. In that election, many candidates were not eager to admit they were contesting, and could not appear in public because they feared for their lives. Some of those who won because they were the only contestants in their Halqas, did not surface for months afterwards.
A democracy that has been only dressed up to give the impression of one can be expected to have limitations. India has the example of Sri Lanka in its neighbourhood, where an elected body with no powers except to lay roads and repair drains failed to satisfy the political aspirations that lie behind demands for greater autonomy.
Source: The Indian Express
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Dolph Lundgren Breeds Action Stars in Reality Show
Dolph Lundgren has long been a legend in the action movie genre, and now he's giving a few lucky contestants the chance to see what it's like to be an action hero with his new reality show, Race to the Scene.
"Some actors brag about the ability to cry on camera. That's for wussies like Pacino," Lundren jokes. "It's much harder to be a modern-day action star. We have to bleed on command."
The Expendables 2 star hosts the upcoming series, which sends fans racing through iconic movie locations while competing in stunts inspired by blockbusters such as The Italian Job, Pulp Fiction and more!
Race to the Scene premieres on ReelzChannel Thursday, June 6 at 9pm ET/PST.


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For those of you who weren't able to attend our Webinar- The Key Pairs of Characteristics for Great Organic Search, here is a video recording from the event. Follow along as Andrew Lovasz, VP of Marketing Strategy, details new algorithmic changes implemented by the search engines and how your business can gain an advantage over your competition. Learn the keys to developing a stand-out SEO strategy and the first steps to implementation.


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OnStar and Chevrolet team up to bring you 4G LTE, coming soon to 2015 Chevy vehicles
With help from AT&T too
OnStar and Chevrolet announced the imminent arrival of 4G LTE service from AT&T during CES 2014.
The drool worthy 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Impala, Malibu and Volt are among the first GM cars to have the option of OnStar 4G LTE, with availability starting this summer. The 2015 Equinox, Silverado, Silverado HD, Spark and Spark EV, as well as the Chevrolet Trax subcompact CUV in Canada, plus more models will be announced later in the year.
Senior Vice President of Global Chevrolet Alan Batey says of the emerging automotive capabilities:
"Chevrolet is expected to implement the broadest deployment of 4G LTE in the automotive industry. The fact that OnStar with 4G LTE will be available in models that range from the Chevrolet Spark to the Silverado to the Corvette, is indicative of our broad commitment to deliver more value and convenience through smart technology applications. This new, purposeful technology solution will make our consumers lives easier to connect."
Up to seven devices can be supported with a vehicle's 4G LTE service, where customers can add on to their current data plan or an individual plan. GM will announce more details on data packages and pricing later.
The connected car
The addition of 4G LTE in Chevys' makes the introduction of an app store even handier.
Called the "AppShop," the service offers a collection of apps to fit your needs right from the touchscreen. Whether its news, music, weather conditions and more, including a Vehicle Health app that informs you of issues with your car.
Another neat feature allows you to update and uninstall apps at your leisure so there won't be as much bloatware and your car's system won't go out of style. Batey notes that the "car will evolve with the customer."
Like the OnStar 4G LTE, the AppShop is an option that can be added on to your car purchase.
- Connect cars, connected homes from Samsung - there seems to be a lot of love for connectedness at this year's CES.
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MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines' vice president has joined a chorus of opposition to a possible cancellation of mid-term elections and extensions to terms in office, including that of the president, amid a renewed push for a shift to federalism.
President Rodrigo Duterte is keen to follow through on his election campaign promise to introduce federalism, saying it would be more equitable for Filipinos and would bring peace and development, especially in the country's restive south.
House Speaker and Duterte ally Pantaleon Alvarez has said it was possible May 2019 mid-term elections would be canceled if proposed constitutional amendments, to introduce federalism, pass a plebiscite this year.
But the no-election scenario has not sat well among Duterte's critics, who also expressed concern that changing the constitution could see him prolong his stay in power beyond the end of his term in 2022. Philippine presidents are allowed to serve one term only, lasting six years.
Vice President Leni Robredo, who was not Duterte's running mate, comes from an opposition party and has clashed with him on numerous occasions, said it was "self-serving" if moves were made to extend terms of incumbent executives.
"We are very much against this no-election proposal because holding elections sums up democracy," she said during her weekly radio program on Sunday.
"This is the only way for ordinary Filipinos to participate in the process of choosing who should lead them."
Filipinos are due to elect 12 senators, about 300 congressmen and thousands of local government officials in next year's elections.
Speaker Alvarez said the house planned to convene as a constituent assembly early this year to tackle constitutional amendments, including the shift to federalism.
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Duterte has no intention to prolong his stay in power and is even willing to cut short his term.
"He's willing to let go because he's not keen really on staying (longer) as president. That's the truth," Roque told CNN Philippines on Monday.
But lawyer Christian Monsod, one of those who helped design the 1987 Constitution, questioned motives of the pro-Duterte camp in Congress.
"Is it really necessary to change the constitution?," he told news channel ANC.
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"Fuck Balance. Choose Happiness"
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A Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) allows two directions of traffic to temporarily cross to the left side of the road.
Flashing yellow arrows at traffic signals provide more opportunities to make left turns at intersections.
Roundabouts will become commonplace in the future, with their simple design, ease of use, reduction in serious vehicle crashes and reduced long-term maintenance costs.


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The arrest of six women in Mexico over an alleged child trafficking ring is a reminder of the potential for organized criminal groups to get involved in the adoption business across the region.
The Associated Press reports that six women in Jalisco state, Mexico, have been arrested in connection to a smuggling ring which planned to deliver babies to Irish couples. Authorities took at least 10 children into custody.
It is unclear from the initial investigation whether the children held by the smuggling ring were abducted without their parents' knowledge. A local law firm, Lopez Lopez y Asociados, was reportedly handling the fraudulent adoptions. One of the detained women said that she was paid $500 to allow the law firm to take custody of her baby for two weeks for an advertising campaign.
Corruption within the adoption industry is not a new problem in Mexico or Central America. Smugglers take advantage of the demand in countries like the US, where 11,000 international adoptions were processed in 2010 and 9,320 in 2011. Central America is a particularly attractive region for US adoptions because it is geographically close and because cases tend to be processed faster than in China or Russia, which also have large adoption industries. Growing demand in Europe also helped the industry expand on a global scale, with about 40,000 children from developing countries adopted by foreigners in 2006, up from 22,200 in 2005, according to a report by Brandeis University.
The industry is most deeply entrenched in Guatemala. At one point, one in every 100 Guatemalan children were adopted by US families. But there were so many cases of fraud that the two countries halted the practice in 2007. Since then, the US has eased regulations regarding pending cases. According to journalist Erin Siegal, who has covered the issue extensively, there are some 300 adoption cases from Guatemala that are still in limbo.
Other countries in the region, including Brazil, Peru and Honduras, have at one time halted US adoptions due to concerns over child smuggling. But this tightening of has created something like a "bubble" effect: as adoption regulations become stricter in one region, the industry shifts to another country with more lax laws.
As the incident in Mexico illustrates, law firms are frequently involved in engineering these fraudulent adoptions. As Siegel points out, in the case of Guatemala, lawyers and other wealthy, upper class individuals are typically involved in adoption fraud, which has given significant political clout to adoption lobbying groups. In turn, this has made it difficult to pass stricter regulations for adoption procedures in the country.


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Finally, here is the new 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Ford Fusion was first launched in 2006 and since then this has come a long way. Some of the business experts consider this to be one of the "iconic" Ford cars together with Mustang and Taunus.
Exterior and Interior of 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid
The interior of the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid would be redesigned as well as there would be more change Dashboard would be a lot different, more stylish and elegant, and a new shifter design would be used. Depending upon the trim level, seats would be made out of material cloth or else leather. Infotainment scheme is going to have 4.2-inch touch screen display as well as will be situated in the middle of the dashboard. The grand news for possible buyers of the 2016 Ford Fusion is that the producer has decided to augment the features and apparatus that come with the base model.
Facelift is not an appropriate word for the 2016 Ford Fusion, typically since there were no significant changes on the exterior of the car. Possibly the most distinguished difference is the missing front sector window. On the frontage of the car simply the headlights would be somewhat changed, while the big grille (which is akin to the ones used on Aston Martin model) is going to stay the same. On the back, new tail lights would be used and actually slightly diverse rear bumper. These are the single changes on the external of Ford Fusion.
Engine and Mileage of 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid
Ford is going to carry on using 4-cylinder Atkinson engines as well as, most possibly, the base model would come with 2.5l 4-cylinder engine that produce about 175 horsepower. Furthermore, clientele will be capable to decide from 1.5l Eco Boost or else 2.0l Eco Boost engines. Ford plans on using new nine speed automatic broadcast and there would be both hybrid as well as plug-in versions. It is not however known whether the car would come with merely front wheel drive or else intelligent all wheel drive.
Price and Release Data
The price for the 2016 Ford Fusion are probable to be anywhere among $23,000 for the base model as well as around $37,000, depending on the trim levels. But, only Titanium models are more costly, and it cost about 35,000. The 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid is probable to go on sale in the start of 2016.
As said by the reports, second generation Ford Fusion is by now selling well, thus they want to secure the present standing with the enhanced version. Since the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid is just a somewhat refreshed model, the company introduces only minor change and this is essentially still second generation Fusion.


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|Mosquitoes need to be exterminated using with right tools and little bit of effort. Mosquito coil is mosquito-repelling incense, usually shaped into a spiral, and typically made from a dried paste of pyrethrum powder. The coil is usually held at the center of the spiral, suspending it in the air, or wedged by two pieces of fireproof nettings to allow continuous smoldering. Burning usually begins at the outer end of the spiral and progresses slowly toward the centre of the spiral, producing a mosquito-repellent smoke. Insecticides are used either for killing or controlling of harmful insects. The insecticides which are applied for repelling insects are termed as "Repellent". Mosquito is one of the most harmful insects for mankind. To destroy them many preparations are available in the market in various recipies like pest killer spray, soap, oil, powder, repellent etc. Out of these, mosquito repellent is the most popular as it has germicidal and disinfectant properties and is able to repel mosquitoes and is convenient to use. At present there is excellent scope for its manufacture. It is therefore advisable to carry out a little research work in formulating, before the marketing is done. The competition in this line is very less and its scope of consumption is large have in comparison. Today, Mortein's 11 per cent share makes it the second largest brand in the Rs. 350 crore pest control market. Godrej Hi-Care, with its Good Knight, Hit and Jet brands, is leading with a collective 45 per cent share. But according to RCI, the leader might see a battle among its own brands (say, Good Knight versus Jet in mats), from which it could benefit. On the other hand, Sara Lee's considerable stake in Godrej Hi-Care has put RCI on alreat. Meanwhile, Baygon continues to be strong in liquids, though low key on advertising. Due to demand growth, it is a good project for entrepreneurs to invest.
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New plan to put bullies behind bars
Prosecutor James Backstrom slides an edge of steel into his voice and lays out one of the toughest juvenile-justice policies in the nation: School bullies will go to jail.
Beat up another kid, intimidate, harass, pick a fight on the playground or the bus, "and you will be looking at a minimum of one night in detention," he says. "Too many kids in this country do not go to school every day because they're scared of bullies. That is unacceptable."
Bullies might find themselves sentenced to community service as well, forced to clean up a park or scrub the windows of their school. They might have to pen an apology to their victims. They might be required to attend counseling.
But Mr. Backstrom wants those who are at least 13 years old to hear a cell door click behind them. To spend at least part of a weekend locked up, alone and - he hopes - remorseful.
The jail-for-bullies policy has been in effect since last spring here in Dakota County. In theory, all six juvenile court judges are on board. But implementation has been spotty because individual judges define bullying for themselves.
Some judges have been quick to put any kid who lashes out in jail. Others find reasons to excuse schoolyard fights - the kid was provoked, he's under stress - and hand down more traditional sentences of community service or counseling. Prosecutors estimate that about a dozen bullies have done time behind bars so far.
But not everyone is convinced this is the best method. "It seems there are deeper issues that many bullies have, and I'm not sure a night in jail is going to change them," says a Dakota County Public Health Department supervisor.


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Swimmers in this squad have progressed to swimming more sessions and are looking to build on the skills learned in the Piranhas squad, with a general age guide of 7-11 yrs. This squad has improved strokes with a baseline of 3 strokes technically proficient, however, training still looks to improve technique, along with aerobic and sprint work.
These swimmers participate in appropriate level of Open Competition to improve their race experience and are working towards achieving county qualifying times. A greater level of commitment is required than in the Piranhas Squad, and the criteria for this squad is 3 sessions per week and 1 land training session and will also have passed or be on our course to achieve their Competitive start award which enables the swimmer to dive in in competitions.
Swimmers in this squad know the basics of training such as pace clock work, familiarity with drills and a basic understanding of sports nutrition. To assist in their sporting development, swimmers have goal setting targets which are discussed and agreed with the coaches, at this level it is important to compete in events advised, this is from a motivational perspective in that if swimmers don't have an aim they don't understand why it is important to train, but also from a coaching perspective to chart development and progression.
All swimmers are requested to enter the correct level and quantity of competitions again in line with British Swimming's Athlete Development Support Pathway (ADSP the new extension to Long Term Athlete Development plan 2016).
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Tipsheet: Achieving Success When Transitioning to the Next Great Enterprise Communications Innovation
In our blog here, we've been exploring the evolution of enterprise communications and the trends that have influenced change throughout the years.
Sadly, our time on this blog series is now coming to a close as we round out the series with a look at what it takes to have a successful transition when implementing new enterprise communications technologies.
The time we spent working with independent market research firm Wainhouse Research this year to gain a deeper understanding of market trends has helped us perfect our Alcatel-Lucent Rainbow™ cloud-based relationship management platform and we're happy to share some of that insight here.
Though there has been rapid innovation throughout the history of enterprise communications, especially even just over the past decade, a report from Wainhouse found that "most organizations find themselves somewhere between the legacy world of on-premises, silo'd communications, and unified, cloud-based services."
For enterprises hoping to make the transition to the next great technology, we've learned from examples of the early adopters and have compiled this list of tips for a successful transition.
• Engage the business. First and foremost, you'll need to engage with the executives and may also want to engage the user community, which can reduce support costs and increase user adoption. However, you'll want to find a balance between too little or too much involvement in order to limit debates and delays.
• Get in front of the barriers. The top three barriers preventing enterprises from deploying or expanding UC solutions include internal politics, business case confusion and network concerns. Internal politics we covered briefly in an earlier blog, learning that inclusion of others can open the technology to debate or delays. Business case confusion relates to how difficult it can be to quantify expected returns. And network concerns come from discovering whether you have a technically current and properly sized network, or a network built for just email and content sharing – a proper assessment is a critical step prior to deploying new digital communications.
• Leverage your developers. Whether you are looking to integrate off-the-shelf UC solutions into existing business applications (CRM, ERP, etc.), or create net new UC tools with a CPaaS partner, your developers can provide a new return on their investment when applied broadly within your enterprise.
There's so much happening in enterprise communications today, including rapid technology change along with constrained budgets, so the responsibility to support an enterprise in transition can be difficult. The struggle is real! Our hope is that this blog series has provided some of the necessary insights to help enterprises make an informed decision and achieve success when implementing the next great innovation.
Be sure to download the full Wainhouse Research report here and visit our previous blog posts on the history of enterprise communications, key technology trends and key business trends.
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What a difference 10 years make. Click here to see a video of Bush 10 years ago. He was articulate and mistake-free. He surely has deteriorated significantly. A must-see.
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E-mail: Terry C, N.J.
Subject: My e-mail to the creeps at Sinclair
Are we never going to rid ourselves of the specter of the Viet Nam War?
It was wrong then and it's still wrong. It was a waste of 58,000 American lives and untold misery. There were countless wounded, both physically and emotionally.
We were lied to then and we're being lied to once again. There seems to be no conscience. The politicians weren't satisfied with the loss of all of those lives and history repeats itself.
Had it not been for the anti-war people, people who spoke out against that debacle, it would have gone on for another five, ten years! Is this what these professional Viet Nam vets wanted to happen? More lives lost?
How can any Viet Nam veteran worthy of that title support an arrogant, spoiled brat who was off getting high while they were over in Southeast Asia getting shot at? How can they trash a Viet Nam war hero?
These people are not vets, not heroes, but Bush's whores who have sold their honor and their souls.
And are they that self-centered that they WANT to see ANOTHER generation killed in ANOTHER unwinnable, senseless war?
God, what a disgrace. Is there no shame? Think of what you are doing in bringing all of this back, and for what?
One day there will be no young persons willing to fight for this nation because there will be generations of families who have been deceived.
This is from a Democrat who has HAD it with the lies and distortions!
Terry C
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Adam D. Tihany To Design Seabourn's New Ultra Luxury Purpose-Built Expedition Ships
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SEATTLE, March 21, 2019 – Seabourn, the world's finest ultra-luxury travel experience, has contracted hospitality design icon Adam D. Tihany to create the indoor and outdoor guest areas of its two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships being built by T. Mariotti and due to launch in June 2021 and May 2022, respectively.
Tihany was the creative vision behind the luxury yacht inspired interiors on Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation, the line's two newest ships, which have been welcomed to the fleet to wide acclaim. He also designed interiors for The Grill by Thomas Keller restaurant on Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, and Seabourn Quest.
"Adam's creative and artistic talents have proven to be a wonderful match for the Seabourn brand and guests have praised his work on our two newest ships," said Richard Meadows, Seabourn's president. "Expedition travel stirs a passion to venture to remote locales first encountered by explorers and the adventurous, and the guest interiors need to feel like they are connected to these destinations through its design and materials. We've spent many hours collaborating and Adam is creating an inspiring design concept that feels well-suited to the remote destinations expedition travelers want to visit while preserving the atmosphere of contemporary, relaxed luxury our guests have come to expect from Seabourn."
Tihany has created iconic hotel, restaurant, and cruise interiors around the world, including such esteemed properties as The Beverly Hills Hotel, The Breakers Resort in Palm Beach, Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice, Westin Chosun in Seoul, The Four Seasons Dubai DIFC, The Joule in Dallas and The Oberoi New Delhi. He was one of the first designers to collaborate with celebrity chefs, creating signature restaurant interiors for culinary stars including Thomas Keller, Wolfgang Puck, Daniel Boulud, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Charlie Palmer, Heston Blumenthal and Pierre Gagnaire.
For this latest project with Seabourn, Tihany will develop a design vision for the entire vessel including multiple expedition spaces and lounges; all categories of luxurious guest suites, multiple dining venues; Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil; outdoor deck areas; and the innovative and popular Seabourn Square multi-purpose space. Tihany's Product Design arm is designing a bespoke furniture collection for the expedition ship.
"We are thrilled to join Seabourn on this exciting next chapter of expedition cruising," Tihany said. "Drawing on the call of adventure and the spirit of daring exploration from across the ages, the new ship's design will define ultra-luxury for the contemporary expedition traveler."
With his recent work with Seabourn and other Carnival Corporation brands, Tihany has become a leading name in the cruise industry.
As a known expert in hospitality, Tihany frequently lectures at universities and conferences around the world and currently sits on the advisory board of Israel's Design Museum Holon. He served as Art Director of the Culinary Institute of America and is a former member of Pratt Institute's Board of Trustees.
As the newest overall ultra-luxury fleet in the industry, Seabourn's intimate ships offer key elements that set the line apart: spacious, thoughtfully appointed all-suite accommodations, many with verandas and all 100% ocean front; superb dining in a choice of venues including The Grill by Thomas Keller; differentiated evening experiences in partnership with Sir Tim Rice; Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil; open bars throughout the ship; fine wines poured at any time; award-winning service, and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel right at home on board. The ships travel the globe to many of the world's most desirable destinations, including marquee cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and lesser-known ports and hideaways. Travelers who covet outdoor adventures will also find the Ventures by Seabourn optional for-charge expedition-style excursion program in select destinations, including Alaska, Antarctica, Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia. Guests may book these tours in advance on Seabourn's website.
For more details about the award-winning Seabourn fleet, or to explore the worldwide selection of Seabourn cruising options, contact a professional travel advisor, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.
About Seabourn:
Seabourn currently operates a fleet of five modern ultra-luxury ships and is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. The exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, AIDA, P&O Cruises UK, P&O Cruises Australia and fathom. Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE: CUK). Seabourn is the official cruise partner of UNESCO World Heritage under a multi-year agreement to help promote sustainable tourism at World Heritage sites around the world.
Seabourn is consistently ranked among the world's top travel choices by professional critics and the discerning readers of prestigious travel publications such as Departures, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler. Its stylish, distinctive expedition cruising vacations are known for:
- Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere
- Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate about exceeding guests expectations
- Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times
- Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with your preferences
- Tipping is neither required, nor expected
- Ventures by Seabourn™, optional shore excursions, enhance and extend your experience in select destinations
- Spa & Wellness by Dr. Andrew Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program
- World-class dining venues are all complimentary, dine where, when and with whom you wish
- Purpose-built expedition ships, PC6 ice-strengthened hull, with advanced maneuvering technology for superior stability, safety and comfort
- World-class Expedition Team, delivering immersive experiences
- Handcrafted itineraries developed for the expedition traveler to the most coveted and familiar remote destinations in the world
- Two custom-built 6-guest submarines giving the option to extend your expedition further for greater ocean exploration
- Enhanced expedition experiences with Zodiacs, mountain and ebikes, scuba diving, snorkeling and optional kayaks
- Open bridge policy*, hosted by members of the Expedition Team providing firsthand access to the ship's command center and officers navigating your journey
- Meticulous and purposeful adventurers' resort at sea designed for the luxury traveler with unique attributes and spaces to enhance your experience
- All veranda, all ocean-front suites luxuriously appointed
- Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability