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…A Glimpse at Fake Energy News…
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) represented the gold standard for truth and accuracy. Unfortunately, it has joined the many publications that have allowed journalistic standards to erode.
Twice over the past three months, the WSJ published articles that were misleading. In early September, it published Wind Power Wins Converts in Rural U.S. In mid-December, it published, by the same reporter, Power Shift Drives a Slide in Prices.
The latest article was actually published twice by the WSJ: First in the Markets Section in late November, under the title Electricity Prices Plummet as Gas, Wind Gain Traction and Demand Stalls, then, again in December, on the front page.
The most recent article made three claims:
- Competitive power markets result in low prices
- Wind and solar are competitive with coal, natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) and nuclear power plants
- Demand for electricity has not grown
Let's look at each of these subjects.
Competitive power markets result in low prices
The inference is that the markets run by RTO/ISOs result in low consumer prices for electricity based on competition among suppliers.
But, this is misleading.
Obviously, everyone wants to use the lowest cost electricity.
Here are the facts.
The auctions run by the RTO/IISOs use the lowest variable cost when selecting suppliers of electricity, where the lowest variable cost will virtually always be from wind or solar because they have no fuel costs.
In other words, the full cost of generating electricity is excluded from the bid price of winning bids in the auctions conducted by RTO/ISOs.
A market based on a method that excludes full costs will drive all suppliers into bankruptcy except those that have no fuel costs.
The so-called competitive market is a rigged market favoring wind and solar to the exclusion of coal-fired, NGCC and nuclear power plants.
It's the reason nuclear power plants are being retired before the end of their useful lives. This is explained in the book, Keeping the Lights On at America's Nuclear Power Plants, published by Hoover Institution Press.
For more on these so-called competitive markets see, The Market for Electricity is Rigged
Wind and solar are competitive with coal, natural gas and nuclear power
All three of the articles written by this reporter cite an analysis by investment bank Lazard claiming that wind and solar are competitive with traditional methods for generating electricity with their levelized costs of electricity (LCOE) lower than for coal, NGCC and nuclear power plants.
A closer look at this claim raises serious questions about the Lazard study.
An important component of the Lazard study is their use of Capacity Factors (CF) based on resource availability.
(Capacity factor represents the amount of electricity a plant actually produces compared with the amount it can theoretically produce based on its nameplate rating.)
In other words, the CFs used in the study were ersatz. The study used a CF of 55% in one instance and 38% in another.
These were higher than any CF used by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) in their determination of LCOEs for the latest land based wind installations prior to 2017.
For more detailed information on the Lazard study see, Misleading Costs for Wind and Solar
The Lazard LCOEs also didn't appear to take into consideration the intermittency and unreliability of wind and solar. These add substantial costs: For eample, to provide backup power for when the wind stops blowing or the sun stops shining, and to add huge amounts of expensive storage.
For more information on the cost of storage see, Understanding Storage of Electricity, Quantities and Costs
Demand for electricity has not grown
It's true that demand for electricity has stalled over the past few decades, but this has exacerbated the problems we now confront with grid reliability and costs.
Government actions have encouraged adding wind and solar to the grid, which has contributed to excess supply.
Wind and solar can't rightfully be considered part of reserves since they are intermittent and can't be relied on should there be a surge in demand or a failure somewhere on the grid.
It makes no sense to add unreliable excess supply to the grid, unless there is a hidden agenda.
Media articles, such as those in the WSJ, are misleading their readers about the cost and reliability of wind and solar.
Our system, generally referred to as the grid, used for generating and distributing electricity to consumers is complex, and it's easy to spin myths about wind and solar without people recognizing the fallacies in the stories.
The media almost always exaggerates the benefits of wind and solar while misleading people about costs and reliability.
Wind and solar are actually causing serious harm to the grid.
For more about this vital subject, see Why are we Destroying the Grid
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Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission
Ottawa, Ontario
Ms. Ursula Menke
Secretary General
Dear Ms. Menke:
Re: Public Notice CRTC 2001-56: Reverse Search Directory Assistance
1. We are in receipt of comments from Bell et al, Telus, and SaskTel in this proceeding. The following reply comments are made on behalf of Action Réseau Consommateur, the Consumers' Association of Canada, and the National Anti-Poverty Organization ("ARC et al"), in response to the above-noted public notice.
Reverse Directory Services are privacy invasive
2. Bell et al argue that reverse directory services are privacy enhancing, rather than privacy invasive. ARC et al appreciate the advantages that such services provide to persons who wish to discover the identity and/or address of callers or others for whom they have only a telephone number. However, to characterize such information retrieval as privacy-enhancing is to stretch the definition of privacy beyond its normal meaning. Moreover, it focuses entirely on the needs of the information-seeking party, while ignoring the needs of the party whose information is being sought from a third party without their knowledge.
3. Some individuals have legitimate needs to remain anonymous, or to keep their location confidential. Those seeking refuge from abusive relationships or stalkers clearly need to be able to control the availability of such information. Consumers seeking information on sensitive topics such as personal health advice may not want their identity or address made known to the agency they are consulting. Social workers and others who deal professionally with troubled persons may not want their home addresses publicly available. It is essential that such persons are able to maintain their privacy without extra effort or expense. Reverse directory services threaten to further erode the legitimate privacy needs of consumers.
4. For these reasons, ARC et al submit that the damage to privacy caused by reverse directory services outweighs the informational benefits of the services, such that the public interest is better served by limiting the availability of such services.
5. Should the Commission nevertheless continue to permit the provision of reverse directory services by regulated telephone companies, ARC et al submit at a minimum that:
Street address information should not be made available under any circumstances
6. Some telephone companies wish to make street addresses available via reverse directory services. ARC et al strongly oppose such a policy, on the grounds that it would unduly threaten the privacy and safety of subscribers, and is in any case unnecessary: those seeking detailed address information can and should obtain such information from the individual to which it pertains. No party to this proceeding has identified countervailing benefits of such information provision.
Reverse directory services should not be available for the purpose of compiling or updating telemarketing lists
7. ARC et al appreciate that reverse directory services as proposed by the telephone companies in this proceeding are targeted at individual subscribers, and would be neither economic nor practical for use by telemarketers to compile and update marketing lists. However, this may not always be the case. If the service is not intended to be used by telemarketers, ARC et al agree with Bell et al's suggestion that any such service include a restriction that it is not available for the purpose of compiling or updating telemarketing lists.
Subscribers should be able to opt-out of reverse directory services
8. As stated in their earlier submission, ARC et al urge the Commission to ensure that subscribers are able to opt out conveniently of any reverse directory services, and are made aware of this right. There is no reason to treat reverse directory services any differently from other listing services in this respect.
9. ARC et al agree with Telus that consumer rights in this respect should be the same regardless of the company in question. Other directory publishers and operator service providers should be subject to the same rule requiring meaningful subscriber opt-out opportunities.
All of which is respectfully submitted,
Philippa Lawson
Counsel for ARC et al
cc: Interested parties, PN 01-56

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It's the legendary show that has brought an endless amount of laughs to all viewers. It's known for being Nickelodeon's longest running live-action series with a total of a whopping 171 episodes across 10 seasons. It's the show that helped kick-off the incredibly successful careers of highly-acclaimed celebrities including Nick Cannon, Kenan Thompson and many others. We're talking about the brilliant show, All That! It goes without saying, All That is an iconic show that has brought so many wonderful and unforgettable memories to our TV screens. Needless to say, when the phenomenal network, Nickelodeon announced that they were bringing back All That for a new generation of kids to watch and enjoy, we all couldn't contain our excitement.
All That is all back and the magic of the show is definitely still there! The brand new version of the sketch comedy series features a new cast of immensely talented actresses and actors including Ryan Alessi, Reece Caddell, Kate Godfrey, Gabrielle Green, Nathan Janak, Lex Lumpkin and Chinguun Sergelen. The series just premiered last month and it's been such a great hit. All That features all new sketches, celebrity impersonations and the cast has even brought back many beloved sketches from the 90s including "Good Burger," "Vital Information," and more. The spectacular cast has and continues to showcase their impressive and remarkable, comedic skills and flair for sketch comedy all while getting to perfect their craft and learn from All That veterans including Kel Mitchell, Lori Beth Denberg and Josh Server, who have been making appearances in the new series.
The cast of All That is filled with bright and gifted individuals who are destined to have very successful careers in the entertainment world. We can't wait to see all of the fun and hilarious moments that are in store in more episodes of All That!
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It is a combination of two pharmaceutical grade drugs – phentermine and topiramate extended-release. Both of these are not new formulations, phentermine for example has been around for over half a century but it is the first time the two have been combined in one product.
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Today on the site, Alex Dueben speaks with the great Ed Sorel about his long career and his latest book, Mary Astor's Secret Diary.
Why did you chose to draw the interior illustrations that you did?
The great thing about doing a book is that you can pick the scene you want to draw. There was one scene that I knew I had to do–her father attacking her because of what he considered her lack of ambition. I did a kind of strobe shot of his fist banging on the piano. I knew I had to do that even though it was a very difficult picture to do. Then there were the pictures that had absolutely nothing to do with the book that I did because I wanted to. There's a picture of Tom Mix with some car that was made in Los Angeles that nobody knows about. I did it because it was fun to draw and I had a picture of it. The book was in my entire life this book was more a labor of love than anything I have done before.
I know that you went to art school, but you said earlier that you never studied life drawing?
Because it was impossible. I went into art school at the very time when drawing was considered rather old hat. The illustrations in The Saturday Evening Post were condemned as the lowest form of art, illustrated books stopped, the New York school of abstract painting was considered the acme of fine art. I graduated from Cooper Union in 1951. The good thing about it was there were plenty of jobs and the bad thing about it was that I still didn't know how to draw. My drawing skill–which was not too bad when I was nine years old–had completely atrophied from going to High School of Music and Art and going to Cooper Union. The thing that was valued was design and abstraction. Which interested me not at all. And still doesn't. Even though I started Push Pin Studios with Seymour Chwast and Milton Glaser, which was essentially a design studio. I did learn how to do design, but it never really interested me. What I loved was drawing.
You seem to have found a niche of doing illustration fairly early in your career, though. At least that's how it looks from the outside.
I suppose. Some young people have an image of what they want to become very early in their life. All I ever wanted really was to have my own apartment. When I was a young man I didn't care how I got the money to get my own apartment, but the truth of the matter is I wasn't good at anything except drawing. Fortunately I was able to make a life for myself where all I had to do was draw pictures. I was a hack to start out with and gradually became something more than a hack. I regard my early years of working for agencies and working for magazines as being paid to learn. I did what was required and in the process learned how to draw.
Lauren Weinstein's new weekly comic strip is a bright spot in these times.
The New York Times interviews recent MacArthur winner Gene Luen Yang.
The Washington Post announces its list of the best graphic novels of 2016.
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Linking Crypto to Growing Non-Cash Transactions in China and India
Global non-cash transactions grew by 10% between 2015 and 2016. China and India are leading with the highest growth rate according to the new report by digital consultancy firm, Capgemini and BNP Paribas. That is, fewer people in India (33.2% YoY), China (25.8% YoY) and South Africa (15.1%) are using cash for their transactions compared to the past. Though the report says it could be due to governments' effort to increase financial inclusion and the rise in mobile payment systems, there are some reasons for cryptocurrency use to be factored into the equation along the line.
From exchanges to OTC
China and India are among the top countries of the world that have taken a hardline stance on the use of cryptocurrencies. In fact, both countries have banned the operation of cryptocurrency exchanges through which users could openly trade. However, as the global non-cash transactions are expected to almost double from $482B/year to $876B by 2021, the countries' unfriendly stance against crypto could lead to more over-the-counter or real peer-to-peer transactions. A growth in the use of OTC marketplaces for crypto trading will contribute to the exchange of funds among people without going through the traditional banking channel.
In the case of China, these alternative markets are widened by the possibility of the country's cash-to-mobile growth rate that is expected to continue growing till 2021. The U.S. is also projected to lose leadership of non-cash transaction volume to China by the same year. By then, China would solely account for 40% of global e-commerce retail though the Capgemini World Payments Report 2018 points out that the government's effort to regulate e-wallet operators such as AliPay and WeChat could reduce the pace.
7.57% of global remittance value is lost to 'transfer fees'
Global remittances: $444 billion
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Blockchain gain undeniable
The report adds that several banks are already experimenting with the distributed ledger technology (DLT), a form of blockchain. It notes that DLT will bring efficiency to banking functions in the longer term including in the areas of identity management, remittances, interbank payments and settlements. Citing crypto-related projects like Sovrin, Ripple, Civic as well as the Veem and MasterCard arrangement which enables currency and payment conversion worldwide from fiat to bitcoin, the link between how the evolving financial situation would accommodate crypto initiatives is getting clearer.
A report by Barclays too says that blockchain technology is finding use beyond cryptocurrency with enterprise software being likely to be an early adopter. The global bank finds that with the need for faster, simpler ways to record transactions and manage data, the adoption will be a $43 billion opportunity.


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Seeing nature as community, affecting the viscera: sanguimund (blood/Earth ~ latin). Adjective. My #inventaword for today.
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I am open to the sanguimund as I gaze along the coastal margins.
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A 38-year-old San Andreas man was charged with poisoning after prosecutors said he gave eight homeless people food laced with pepper spray in exchange for beer, causing several to be hospitalized after they suffered seizure-like symptoms, vomiting, and difficulty breathing in acts recorded on video.
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"These human beings were preyed upon because they are vulnerable," said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. "They were exploited and poisoned as part of a twisted form of entertainment, and their pain was recorded so that it could be relived by their attacker over and over again. The Orange County District Attorney's Office and the Huntington Beach Police Department are committed to identifying any and all perpetrators responsible and getting justice for all of these individuals who were victimized in these attacks."
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The Mornington top & dress has a beautiful V neckline and I it's a great opportunity for me to focus on two ways to finish V necklines for a neat finish.
This is the second post in my "Go with the flow" capsule – collection that will use all the 8 patterns in the new book: SEW BEAUTIFUL. Make Stylish Handmade Clothing with Simple Stitch-and-wear Patterns by Kennis Wong.
To see an overview of all the patterns in the book, and my plans, see THIS BLOG POST and THIS VIDEO on my channel.
Tap on the photo to purchase SEW BEAUTIFUL through my affiliate link on Amazon US. CLICK HERE for information to purchase out of the USA.
The book is on pre-order at the moment. I was a pattern tester and will share a free flowing collection of all the garments from this book. The plan is for them to use this color palette: purple, grey, white & black.
This post is all about the MORNINGTON TOP AND DRESS. I have made 3 versions and really love the easy to wear style and think it's easy to fit and sew.
Table of Contents
Features of the Mornington
The Mornington top and dress have a relaxed fit. The top reaches the full hip and the dress above the knee. These lengths are all customizable with the shorten and lengthen lines.
There is a center back seam with shaping. Both options are fully lined and clean finished. The V neckline is easy to sew with the lining fabric. You can sew the sleeveless option or the flared sleeve option.
What catches my eye the most are the shaped waist ties. They are not a rectangle and they finish in a point. They are too cute and you can wear them tied as fitted or as loose as you prefer. For sure the style can be sewn without them too, if that's not your thing. I absolutely LOVE them.
Best fabrics for the Mornington
The Mornington top and dress is fully lined, so it's best to keep the fabric weight light to avoid bulk. Depending on your choice, this garment could work well for all seasons.
You can see good choices in the diagram above. Depending on the weight of the fabric, you could self line or use another very light weight fabric to line the garment.
If I chose chambray, linen or rayon twill, I would not self line for two reasons. Firstly, the fabric is not too light and I'd prefer a lighter lining layer like cotton voile and secondly, these fabrics can be pricey and I would not want to use them as lining when they won't be seen.
I have made two self lined Mornington top and dress. One is a purple satin backed crepe and the other a printed chiffon.
My third dress is UNLINED and made with black/white bubble crepe. To finish the neckline and armholes, I used self bias tape to bind the edges. For the V neckline, I used a super cool technique with a "V".
Other alternatives… thinking out of the box: If you make the dress with a light baby corduroy or wool suiting and lined it with cozy flannel, it could be a lovely winter "pinafore" worn over a fitted long sleeve knit top. This option does not apply to me, but it could apply to you 🙂
Sizing discussion
The Mornington top and dress is available in sizes 00-20 US and is drafted for a B/C bust cup size.
I chose a straight size 14. The design is not loose, nor fitted. The design comes from a base with a bust dart where the dart volume has been transferred to the waist.
If you have a sewing DD cup size or above, I would suggest you make a quick muslin. If you note gaping on the sleeveless armhole, you might need a FBA. What I would do is pinch out the gaping dart on the armhole and rotate that "armscye dart" to the side to create a bust dart with that volume. This would not increase the bust circumference… just give the bust the shaping it needs. Darts are our friends and when we need them, they make a difference.
Personal fitting
I didn't expect many, if any, fitting issues. Length is always a concern because I am taller. I did flat pattern measurements and needed to add 1″ at the skirt shorten and lengthen line.
For the top, I also measured the pattern and made mine 1.5″ shorter. I prefer my tops to reach the mid hip… personal preference.
The position of the ties on the sides seams has a reference on the pattern piece, but I suggest basting and pinning them on to check they are correct on your torso. I have a short torso and I placed my ties a tad higher than the reference.
Sewing considerations and 2 V necklines techniques
The seam allowance is 1/2″ for the whole garment. The ties are easy to sew. You cut 2 pairs, mirror image. Sew them right sides together, flip them right sides out and serge the raw edge to neaten it and have it ready for later.
V necklines lining technique
- It's super easy!
- I'm self lining (using the same fabric)
- The neckline and armholes of the LINING are stabilized with fusible stay tape or self cut strips of interfacing
- The neckline and armholes of the MAIN fabric are stay stitched.
- I serged all the raw edges for both the main fabric and the lining fabric to have it done and out of the way. I will press all the seams open for less bulk.
- The shoulder seams are sewn together for the MAIN & LINING.
- Sew the neckline and armholes right sides together, 1/2″ SA, grade seam allowance and snip.
- Flip it all right sides out and VOILA! then under-sitching needs to happen.
- The back center seam is sewn first, this includes the main fabric and the lining in one continuous seam.
- Then the side seams are sewn in the same way, with the ties sandwiched in between. You will see a video embedded below and at minute 05:42 you can see the lining technique.
- This technique will wok on any top or dress that has a center back seam
V necklines with bias binding technique
- This is an alternative technique to finish a woven V neckline that will not require a facing or lining, and it looks just as nice and neat.
- You might want to trim away the 1/2″ seam allowance from the pattern if you want the original neckline and armhole depth.
- I left the neckline the same, and it looks a little higher, but ok. I trimmed away the 1/2″ from the armholes.
- I made self bias tape with a 25mm bias tape maker. You need a bias cut strip 2″ wide by the length you need for the neckline and armholes, about 1.5yd.
- The neckline is stabilized with fusible interfacing, the V section stay stitched and snipped into.
- I sew the binding onto the WRONG side of the neckline. This is "in reverse" to the traditional binding. Sewing it in reverse will have the binding wrap over from the back onto the front of the garment and the edge-stitching will be done on the RIGHT side of the garment.
- This is best SEEN on video. It's not hard, I promise! See it at minute 21:50 of the video. There's a little triangle to sew… shown in red below and then a little snip is done as shown with the yellow dashed line.
Both video sewing techniques on my channel
To see the entire video review, look book and practicalities of sewing the lining and V bias binding, an overview of the pattern, the video about the Mornington top & dress in my sewing channel.
Podcast links
To hear my video in an audio file to take with you on the go, my PODCAST is available on these platforms below 🙂
Let's see the three versions of the Mornington
Purple satin backed crepe top
Purple is a difficult color to find! so many colors in all types of fabric, but for some reason, purple is extra special and treasure. I really love this rich tone and the sheen of this satin backed crepe. I have left the "shiny" side inside as the wrong side of the fabric.
I have paired my Mornington top with a very old denim skirt I made in 2009. As my capsule collection grows more pieces, you will see this purple top styled with more variety.
The neckline and armholes have no visible top stitching. The under-stitching does a great job at keeping the lining tucked inside. The look is so sleek and neat. To keep the same look, I have done the hem by hand.
Purple print chiffon lined Mornington dress
This crinkle chiffon fabric is totally sheer and this Mornington dress is self lined. I am wearing a black slip underneath for more cover because the two chiffon layers are still see through.
This is dress that's a dream come true. I feel amazing in this dress!
Black/white bubble crepe unlined dress with V bias binding
This Mornington dress is unlined and the neckline and armholes are finished with bias binding. I am also wearing a black slip underneath with this version. I like unlined dresses also, because we need less fabric 🙂
I decided not to trim away the seam allowance on the neckline because I felt that the V neckline depth was ok and not too high. You might notice the difference?
Making it again? YES! I will make the Mornington top and dress again without the ties for a relaxed look and will definetly make them lined and unlined, depending on the fabric and my mood.
You will see these dresses again throughout this series paired with the Taktsang dolman and the Carlsband Cardigan.
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Warriors Orochi Z is Koei's Hack & Slash, Action, and Beat-Em-Up game released in 2009.
Warriors Orochi Z is a hack-and-slash style of game. Hack-and-slash style games heavily emphasize combat and generally involve slaying lots of waves of creatures. Most hack-and-slash games are also action games.
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When you are playing Warriors Orochi Z you might need to forward some ports in your router. Forwarding ports is a useful trick in gaming because it can really help to make your network connection most stable and frequently even faster. Routers were not designed to allow incoming network requests and some games can play tremendously better if an incoming connection is forwarded through the router to the game.
Before You Forward a Port
Before you can forward a port you need to know the following things:
- Your router's IP address.
- Your gaming machine's IP address.
- A list of TCP and UDP ports that need to be forwarded.
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Date: 9 September, 2015
As one of Alpha Pi Mu's sponsor company, Cox Communications decided to host a professional workshop to help students with resume building, interviewing techniques and networking tips. This event was set to take place before Georgia Tech campus career fair so that students can benefit the most from a professional workshop.
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Food was provided by APM organization at the event. The event turned out to a huge success. Students had the rare opportunity to have a personal interaction with professional recruiters outside their interviews. Representatives from Cox also enjoyed spending time with APM students outside work. They were thrilled about the idea that some of students might become their co-workers after their graduation.


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Lamentations 3:22-23 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end;23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
What a wonderful verse this is! First it reminds us that God's love for us never stops! How wonderful that is! It is also the verse that inspired one of my favorite songs Matthew West sings, "Day One." I am guessing you may have heard it. If you haven't, or even if you have, you need to listen to it… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq2Tp3asLU8
Great song isn't it!?
The verse tells us his mercies are new every morning! Mercy can be described as God not punishing us for what our sins deserve.
This verse and song makes me think about guilt. Sadly many of us live with guilt. Guilt for our past, guilt for our sins, guilt for our shortcomings and our failures. Guilt is one of satan's most powerful tools. When he can make us feel guilty for what we have done it can paralyze us and keep us from what God is really wanting us to do!
If you are saved and repent of your sin the Bible tells us in Hebrews 8:12…."For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more." When our sins are forgiven they are forgotten. God doesn't keep throwing them in our face and say "See what you did you sinner." However, satan does! He wants us to remember them so we feel guilty and don't feel like God can use us! If you have guilt in your life first make sure you have repented of that sin and then LET IT GO! Tell satan you aren't that person anymore and ask God, "NOW WHAT?" Now what do you want me to do? Now what do you want me to be? Now what do you want me to say?
I heard a song tonight. One I normally wouldn't listen to but the words of it really hit home with all of this. Please listen to it closely even if it isn't the type of music you would usually listen to…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms1uqdX6wXY
Is there guilt you are carrying?
If you have repented are holding on to it are you saying what Jesus did wasn't enough to remove it?
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When was the last time you had a conversation about Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD's)? Not something that most of us find easy to talk about. Studies show this is due to the stigma attached to contacting an STD. According to a study conducted in 2015, over 84% of people questioned about contracting an STD believed if they contracted an STD, people would think they had "bad morals". In the same study more than 86% believed people would be "disgusted by them" if they contracted an STD.
STD's ARE MORE COMMON THAN YOU THINK!
The CDC estimates that there are about 20 million new sexually transmitted disease cases each year. Some studies estimate that up to one in two sexually active people will contract an STD before they're 25. But STD's, make no mistake affects all ages and races. In Bexar County alone according to the DSHS, there were a reported 4,493 new cases of HIV diagnosis. Although it can affect all ages the age group most affected are as follows. Ages 20 – 24 with 815 new cases, 25 – 29 with 989 new cases, 30 – 24 with 707 new cases and 45 and older with 948 new cases. Of those cases by race, Hispanic had 1'745 new cases, Blacks with 1'623. new cases and Whites with 937 new reported cases. According to the Center for Disease Control, there are many more cases that have not yet been reported.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
The main sexually transmitted diseases are Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis and Genital Herpes.
What is chlamydia?
Chlamydia is a common STD that can infect both men and women. It can cause serious, permanent damage to a woman's reproductive system. This can make it difficult or impossible for her to get pregnant later on. Chlamydia can also cause a potentially fatal ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy that occurs outside the womb)
How is chlamydia spread?
You can get chlamydia by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has chlamydia. If your sex partner is male you can still get chlamydia even if he does not ejaculate (cum).
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How can I reduce my risk of getting chlamydia?
The only way to avoid STDs is to not have vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
If you are sexually active, you can do the following things to lower your chances of getting chlamydia:
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- Use latex condoms the right way every time you have sex.
What is gonorrhea?
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can infect both men and women. It can cause infections in the genitals, rectum, and throat. It is a very common infection, especially among young people ages 15-24 years.
How is gonorrhea spread?
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Am I at risk for gonorrhea?
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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause serious health problems if it is not treated. Syphilis is divided into stages (primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary). There are different signs and symptoms associated with each stage.
How is syphilis spread?
You can get syphilis by direct contact with a syphilis sore during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. You can find sores on or around the penis, vagina, or anus, or in the rectum, on the lips, or in the mouth. Syphilis can spread from an infected mother to her unborn baby.
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What is oral herpes?
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Is there a link between genital herpes and oral herpes?
Oral herpes caused by HSV-1 can be spread from the mouth to the genitals through oral sex. This is why some cases of genital herpes are caused by HSV-1.
How is genital herpes spread?
You can get genital herpes by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the disease.
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- Skin in the oral area if your partner has an oral herpes infection, or skin in the genital area if your partner has a genital herpes infection.
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You will not get herpes from toilet seats, bedding, or swimming pools, or from touching objects around you such as silverware, soap, or towels. If you have additional questions about how herpes is spread, consider discussing your concerns with a healthcare provider.
Can herpes be cured?
There is no cure for herpes. However, there are medicines that can prevent or shorten outbreaks. One of these anti-herpes medicines can be taken daily and makes it less likely that you will pass the infection on to your sex partner(s). Learn more about Genital Herpes.
Frequent testing and swift testing are the best ways to avoid long-term complications as a result of STD's (not to mention unknowingly spreading them).
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Hello, 2004
2004 is here. Neues Spiel, neues Glück. Although I've tried to avoid meta-blogging, I'll make an exception this time. For whatever reason my blogging went quiet towards the end of last year. Work and home life kept me nicely busy.
Actually, as you can see from a few recent posts here, what online time I've had has been taken up with SDN, the SAP Developer Network, a new venture from SAP and others to build an online community along the lines of MSDN or O'ReillyNet. Forums, developer areas, articles, that sort of thing. It's certainly a great step in the right direction, but IMO has still some way to go from the usability point of view. You know the sort of thing – use of frames, unwieldy URLs, web-based forums that are difficult to navigate efficiently (as most web-based forums are) – a mailing list or NNTP gateway wouldn't go amiss here – and so on.
It's a particular shame about the forums; there are interesting conversations going on there, but it's so hard to get around the messages ("click", "click", "click", "click", "errr", "click", "damn, now where am I?") I simply can't be bothered to fight to get to the right posts. I guess I'm not just 'modern' enough. I'd already made my concerns known to the powers that be, so at least I have a moral right to go on about it here now ;-)
I've started to automatically pull in my SDN weblog posts into the /tech/sap category as there's a nice RSS feed provided for each weblogger there.
I've also written two or three articles so far, the most recent of which:
Set Your WAS 6.10 System To Work – Transport Tracking with RSS
shows you how to use the evaluationWAS 6.10 system and build a BSP application to provide an RSS feed of your CTS transports so you can track system developments and customisations in the comfort of your own RSS reader. (As you can see, if you're fortunate enough not to have to use Internet Explorer – or other browsers on MS-Windows platforms – you'll see that the conversion of the article into HTML has a few problemettes. I'm reliably informed that the formatting problems will be addressed soon.)
Anyway, my battery's low, so I'll stop here. It's frightening really, once I get round to opening a new blog post in the editor, words just splurge out. I don't know whether that's good or bad.


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Busy weekend coming up!
I'm very excited and looking forward to next weekend! We get to share the stage with the Dusty 45's thur. 13th at Raw Space in Ellensburg, WA. My home town! I remember seeing the Dusty's play in Ellensburg back when we had Gust Fest. They played both years. Aside from seeing my friend drink too much coffee and throw up and getting hit in the back of the head with a pot pipe, The Dusty 45's were the highlight! Billy Joe knows how to put on a show!
We've also got a three day tour Friday 14th-Sunday 16th, with Kasey Anderson, talented Portland man. If you like Steve Earle, you'll like Kasey. First stop is Empyrean Coffee in Spokane, Wa. It will be our second time back and hopefully we'll have a few more seats filled! Next up is the wonderful Fremont Abbey, of course located in Fremont. We're hoping to mellow it out there with a more acoustic, but full band set. And last but not least is the great Hawthorne Theater in Portland, OR. This will be another in many attempts to win the hearts of the Portland people! Slowly but surely we'll get them! As well as sharing the stage with Kasey, we will also be joined by Michael Dean Damron and Morgan Greer. This is going to be what I'll call the kick off tour for a summer of awesome tours and hopefully it will be one filled with delicious bloody marys! Well, and good music too!
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Police: Four teen suspects arrested in teacher's carjacking
(AP) – Baltimore County Police say all of the juvenile suspects allegedly involved in the carjacking of a pregnant teacher have been arrested.
Authorities say four teenage girls attacked the pregnant teacher at the elementary school where she worked. They violently stole her purse, her cell phone and her Kia Sportage.
The first two suspects were quickly identified, arrested and charged. Investigators found the other two in recent days.
In a Tuesday statement, Baltimore County Police allege the female suspects have been involved in at least two other car thefts. They believe they have also been behind street robberies and purse snatchings in the city of Baltimore.
The girls showed up at the Parkville elementary school on Friday under the guise of enrolling a child, then attacked the teacher in the parking lot.


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I was on the board of Suicide Zero for about two years. SZ is a non-profit org that aims to reduce suicide rates in Sweden by advocacy, lobbying and information to the public. Although I was a board member in my capacity as a psychiatrist I also helped out with photography. These shots are from a session where we collected …
Oskar and Magdalena
I was quite nervous for this one. We hade a couple of hours just before the wedding. Magdalena and Oskar had a romantic moment back in the day, it took place att Gullmarsplan subway station.
Anna and Andrea
My good friends Anna and Andrea got married this Summer. I was honoured to take their wedding photos. The foundation caring for Selma Lagerlöfs home were kind enough to let us shoot inside. It is essentially a museum so we had to ask what furniture we could use.
Sleeping beauties fashion shoot
Another Fashion Shoot for The Bulletin & Record. The theme this time was Salaula (Second Hand). I had decided beforehand that I wainted the models to be in different situations of sleep/rest. As usual, the director Vernon W was slightly sceptical but gave me and creative Catherind Fundafunda free reins.
Nkwasi Inflight Magazine
I took these photos on a family holiday to Namibia. Later they were picked up for Proflight's inflight magazine Nkwasi. I also wrote my first travel article about the desert area of Soussusvlei.
High Tea in The Garden
Fashionstory for Zambian Magazine Bulletin & Record Featuring Designers Kajaal Vaghela and Kamanga Wear. The 4-page feature also had a discussion on race, gender and class by myself and creative Samba Yonga.
After the party
A shoot for a friends friends. They went all out and got clothes from second hand shops in Kalingalinga. Throwing dust at dresses, breaking heals. Good times…
We Effect
I shot video for a 5 minute short film about Bernadette, a dairy farmer outside Choma, Zambia. The video will hopefully be out soon so I can link to it. Here are some stills I took for We Effects member magazine. We Effect is a swedish NGO, one of the biggest Swedish contributors to aid and development. Their method is …
Alchemist Cover
I shot these portraits for the cover and articles in Alchemy Magazine. A Zambian association promoting women in leadership. I asked the models to bring an object that was personal. Cathy seems to have a weakness for shoes, Chisenga loves outdoor activities. So we brought a bush into the studio. Thx to Kaoma who let me use his triggers and …
Bulletin & Record
I shot these photos for a story on Zambian street culture for Zambian magazine Bulletin & Record. Text by Johan Rahm, director of Junior Reporters. Some photos are from a classroom where the bboys teach anyone who shows up about breakdance, for free. Some shots are from Street Culture, a quarterly event in Lusaka. The night shots are from a …


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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Today I want to show you some stationary I made to sell at my local consignment store. I've made some before, and I don't know why, but for some reason it sells. The store manager actually requested that I make more. Its so quick and easy to make, I don't know why anyone would buy it, especially when you can pick up much nicer stationary at Walmart for $1.00. But hey, if someone wants to pay me to make it, I'll do it. LOL!
Here's the first set. I bought the plastic containers on Ebay probably 2 years ago. I use these all the time. Mostly to put card sets in to sell. I hardly paid a thing for them, and still haven't used them all up. To make the box, I simply covered 3/4 of the clear container with designer paper, and added ribbon, primas, and a tag for a final touch. The stamp set is retired Stampin Up! 'Delight in Life'.
For the papers, I used a high quality copy paper, the kind you would use for a job resume. I cut the paper in half, then I simply stamped the images on. I do not color the images for two reasons: number 1 being that it is too time consuming to color 50 pages of flowers, and number 2 being that the coloring would probably show through the backside since the paper is too thin. I suppose one could try colored pencils, but I prefer to color with Copic Markers. The owner of the stationary could probably just color the images themselves too if they want.
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WOW Amy what BEAUTIFUL stationary sets...WOW I LOVE them both!!! TFS this fabby idea!ReplyDelete
What a cool idea...they are beautiful!ReplyDelete
Do you mind me asking what you charge & if you include envelopes?ReplyDelete
They are fab Amy! I live in the UK and never been to walmart, but I bet that your sets are 100 x prettier than theirs!ReplyDelete
Obviously lots of other people think so too! and that's why they are such a success! Congrats to you!
Sorry to hear that you got called in on your day off! that really sucks!
Your note card holders are wonderful! What a great gift idea. You know I am completely empathizing with you on your drapery situation LOL!ReplyDelete
I like how you decorated the boxes. Very smart of you to keep the stationery as simple as possible.ReplyDelete
Thank you for leaving a comment. I love feedback from my readers. If you have a blog, I always return the love by visiting within a week whoever leaves a comment.


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Orringtons Illustrated Monthly News, 1910
Provided by Sharon (Bennett) Caron. Transcribed by Anne B. Allen, June 2015.
This letter is believed to have been written by Delia Cottle Smith, Sharon Caron's grandmother. Delia was Beulah Hardison Smith's mother-in-law. She was the mother of Vernon Vanbuskirk Smith and his sister Adria, the letter's other author.
Orringtons Illustrated Monthly News
March 9th, 1910
My dear Boy. I entended to write to you Sunday but was called out at 3 in the morning – Ferd came after me and about 4 a dear little [baby] was born – a little girl and looks like Ethel – she is so pleased with it – there nurse was sick and couldnt come so I stayed until today Monday p.m. until they got someone & I got $2.00 for it. Yesterday was a lovely day – as I went out at the back door there set three [boys] by the side of the house – Arthur K Harold E and Donald B – Adria said Don came in here to see you and was surprised to find you away – he wanted your address but papa couldn't find it so he said he would write to Whitman – you better send him your address – this has been a terrible day, been raining [pitchforks] all day and the snow is nearly all gone and the ice is not safe now – big holes and I guess it will go out early this spring.
Nattie K is going out of the hen business. I guess he can make more money at his trade – he has sold all of his [hens] – it is no use for anyone to try to keep hens if they have a trade – I wish we had his nice hen house down here. Edd Crowell is still killing [pigs] – he killed 4 last week. I dident sleep much last night – the baby was fussy until 2:30 this morning so I slept from that untill 6 oclock and I am so sleepy I will have to go to [bed] now and finish this tomorrow.
Tu morning – I will try and finish the news today to send out tonight – you know the old chairs I was going to have you remodel for me – well I got papa at it – he sawed them in two and made me the cutest little [table] like this one – only I put little pieces of dishes on the top into the putty and you cant think how pretty it looks – he done a good job – I have got to guild the edges today and varnish it and it will be done and ready to put my [plant] on. I do hope you wont get a cold this spring working out in all kinds of weather – there are lots of people around here that have been sick with colds but so far we have all escaped them. Vida Grenon was real sick Saturday with tonsilitis – the minister and wife went down to Bucksport – he came home and she stayed down over Sunday and she and Vida came up on the 9 train yesterday in all that rain. I hope she didn't take more cold but Mrs. Grenon said they couldn't stay there.
Well we hear the RFD [mail wagon] is coming back to the corner. They say he can't go anywhere down there – only to card clubs – he cant get to the theaters so easy down there as he can up here – they are going to move into Grace Reeds house – well now I must go to cooking and your sister has got the dishes washed and wants to write a while so I will give this up to her.
Isent this kind of letter writing fun, the next news will be that Mr. Scogden has bought a 2 years old [horse] – he had him harnessed up and he went good – he is dark red with a white strip in his face. I had my birthday party and I had a pair of [gloves] for a present – they are tan kid – it is a lovely day today and Ethel Bowden is down here to spend the day, papa is out in the barn making a thill for his gigger – when mama went to Bangor to get my gloves she got papa a [fiddle] record, a medley – it is real pretty – I have had such a nice time to practice on the organ – I expect to be a lovely player by the time you get back – I have read that book The True Hero, do you play on your [harmonica] any.
Well Adria has stoped writing and is playing with Ethel – she has been sick just as you were when Adria was born – she is better now.
Delmont has found a chum – he is with Paul Blare the most of the time – he has never been here but once since you went away. I don't miss your presents as I did but I miss you in the pantry – the cake hangs on so long and the baked beans we have hard work to get them eaten and I don't bake so many either – had Tomy brought Nichols [wagon] when you went away – he says he likes it and I heard today that he was going to move to So Orrington – that is the place for him as he goes down there every morning.
The ice is so poor – lots of holes in it today.
Every one that asks for you says I am so glad for him – not one has said they were sorry you had gone so you see how glad everyone is to have you gone – oh some did say they would miss you.
It is a lovely day so I guess we will go to the Grange tonight all right – have not been since you went away – have you been to see [ ] and [ ] yet – you can take this illustrated news to him as it will only be published once a month, hopeing to hear from you soon – ever the same with love, Mother & Adria.
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Introduction: Maple Cookies
Another awesome cookies baking today!! Office was happy to see me with their favorite cookies Maple Cookies!
These Maple Cookies are definitely a time-tested favorite cookie, satisfy anyone's sweet tooth. For those who are allergic to eggs, these cookies contain NO EGGS, which is a plus if your sensitive to eggs!!!
Step 1: Ingredients:
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (usually located in the Organic Isle)
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 cups light brown sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 cup BOILING water
1 tsp. maple extract
2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
Step 2: Directions:
Pre-heat your oven 375 ° F. Position the oven racks in the upper & lower thirds of oven.
Step 3:
Spread pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet with a rim. Stay close by, and toast the pecans 8 to 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
Pecans will be done when they're lightly browned and you notice as a nutty scent fills the air. Cool completely.
Step 4:
Reduce the oven temperature to 325 ° F.
Step 5:
I add about 2 Tbsp. of the dried ingredients to the completely cooled pecans before adding to the mixture: doing so, prevents the nuts from settling on the bottom.
Step 6:
In a large mixing bowl, combine and sift together flour, salt, and cinnamon.
Step 7:
To the mixing bowl and coconut, brown sugared oatmeal; whisk together to blend, set aside.
Step 8:
In a medium sauce pan combine butter, maple syrup and corn syrup.
Step 9:
Simmer over medium heat until butter melts; stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Step 10:
Microwave 1/4 cup water to boiling. Remove from microwave and combine boiling water with the baking soda, stirring to dissolve.
Step 11:
Stir the soda mixture into maple syrup mixture, and add maple extract, stirring to combine. Set aside to cool.
Step 12:
Combine the maple mixture into the dry ingredients, stir well.
Step 13:
Add pecans, stir in well.
Step 14:
Place 2 Tbsp. size balls onto prepared cookies sheets, 3" apart.
Step 15:
With the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar, flatten balls slightly.
Step 16:
Bake 18 to 20 minutes, rotating positions halfway through the baking process (even baking), until cookies are a golden brown.
Step 17:
Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes before removing cookies to cooling racks. Cool completely. Yields approxiamatly 2 1/2 dozen cookies.
Step 18: FYI....
The complex where I live had a Breast Awareness fundraiser bake sale in Sept. They asked residents if they could bake something for the event. Sadly, I was the only resident who volunteered. I bake these cookies, and the manager told me they were gone within 20 mins. One customer came bake and bought 12 more!
Good luck & happy Baking!!
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La Belle Cuisine - Index Main Dish Recipes
Fine Cuisine with Art Infusion
"To cook is to
create. And to create well...
"I like a
cook who smiles out loud when he tastes his own work.
Recipe of the Day Categories:
American Foie Gras with
Black-Eyed Peas Vinaigrette
B. L. A. - Bagel with Lox and Avocado
Bean Burrito Casserole
Beans with Meatballs Taverna Flavia
Beans, Refried (Frijoles Refritos) - Rick Bayless
Beef and Guinness Pie (Irish)
Berlin Casserole (Berliner Eintopf)
Black Beans and Rice, Spicy
Black Bean Tortilla Casserole with Smoky Chipotle,
Avocado and Sour Cream Chilaquiles de
Frijol Negro (Rick Bayless)
Blanquette of Veal, Leeks and Peas
Bollito Misto (Babbo)
Brunswick Stew
Bubble and Squeak with Wow-Wow Sauce
Burgers, Portobello, Mini
Burritos, Black Bean, Spinach and Mushroom
Burritos, Veggie, with Creamy Guacamole
Cabbage and Bacon Pie (Irish)
Cabbage, Braised, with Corned Beef Hash (Emeril)
Cabbage Loaf, Gibert Bernard's
California Casserole (Craig Claiborne)
Calzone, Prosciutto and Ricotta, with Variations
Calzoni, Four-cheese Vegetable
Cassoulet, Franks and Beans (Todd English)
Cassoulet, Gigi's
Cassoulet, Quick, Gigi's
Chicken, Black Beans, and Corn Enchilada Casserole
Chicken Crabmeat Rosemary, Gigi's
Chicken and Dumplings a la DOM
Chicken and Dumplings, Old-Fashioned, Gigi's
Chicken and Dumplings, Spicy, Emeril's
Chicken and Eggplant Parmesan
Chicken with Ham in Red Wine
Chicken Liver Sauce, Tuscan
Chicken and Navy Beans del Russo
Chicken Paella, Quick, Gigi's
Chicken Piadine with Baby Spinach
Chicken Pies with Biscuit Crust
Chicken Pot Pie, Lilly's
Chicken, Polenta and Red Pepper Ragout
Chicken, Sausage, Potatoes and Peppers
in the Oven (Rao's)
Chicken and Scallops au Gratin
Chicken, Smothered, and Maquechoux
Casserole (with shrimp!)
Chicken Spaghetti, Craig Claiborne's
Chile Rellenos Casserole, Kaye's
Chinese-Style Shrimp, Celery and Ginger Pancakes
with Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce
Choucroute Casserole, Emeril's Favorite
Choucroute, Gigi's
Country Stew, Mary Margaret's Favorite
Couscous a la Greque
Crawfish Pies, Emeril's Way
Creamy Leeks and Tarragon on Toast
Creole Tomato Casserole (Marcelle Bienvenu)
Crêpes Hortobagyi
Croque Monsieur (Barefoot in Paris)
Dilled Tuna Gratin with Orzo and Artichoke Hearts
Dublin Coddle with Irish Soda Bread
Eggplant Bayou Teche (Paul Prudhomme)
Eggplant Casserole with Sausage and
Seafood (Aubergines Jean Lafitte)
Eggplant, Roasted Pepper, and Goat Cheese
Terrine with Parsley Sauce
Eggplant Parmigiano (Rao's)
Eggplant Romano
Eggplant, Salami and Cheese-stuffed Shells with
Red Pepper Sauce
Eggplant, Stuffed (Galatoire's)
Eggplants Filled with Sausage Jambalaya
Egg and Potato Skillet Supper
Enchilada Casserole, Beef and Cheese
Enchilada Casserole, Chicken
Enchilada Casserole, Layered
Enchiladas, Chicken (Tyler Florence)
Enchiladas, Garden Vegetable
Enchiladas, Onion and Olive
Enchiladas, Shrimp and Cheese
Enchiladas, Southwestern, La Montaña
Flauta, Carmen's
Fondue, Cheese
Fondue, Three-Cheese, with Tomato Onion Chutney
Franks and Beans Cassoulet (Todd English)
Fried Rice, Mary Anne's Special
Fried Rice, Shrimp and Vegetable
Garbure au Gratin, Gigi's
Goulash, Szeged (Szegediner Gulyas)
Green Onion Sausage and Shrimp
Gravy (Chef John Besh)
Grilling, How to Avoid (Laurie Colwin)
Gumbo Pie in Salt Corn Bread Crust
Hamburger Stroganoff, Gigi's
Ham in Cream, Kentucky-Style
Ham Primavera, Gigi's
Ham Tetrazzini, Gigi's
Hash, Red Flannel
Hominy, Tomato and Green Chile Casserole
Jaeger Eintopf (Hunter Stew)
Jambalaya, Chicken and Sausage, Superdome
Jambalaya (Commander's Palace)
Jambalaya, Crawfish and Sausage (Emeril)
Jambalaya, Creole
Jambalaya, Creole-Cajun, Favorite
Jambalaya, Hoppin' John
Jambalaya, Joe's
Jambalaya, New Orleans Shrimp, Michele's
Jambalaya, Seafood (Commander's Palace)
Kentucky Burgoo
King Ranch Casserole
Lamb Chops, Crispy (Nigella Lawson)
Lamb Chops, Grilled, with Warm
Tomato-Mint Vinaigrette
(The Cook and the Gardener)
Lamb and Eggplant Potpie with Feta Potato Crust
Lamb, Leg of, Butterflied
Lamb, Leg of, with Garlic and Herbs, Gigi's
Lamb, Leg of, Green Olive, Lemon and Garlic-
Roasted with Potatoes and Pan Gravy
Lamb, Leg of, Provencal, with Fennel and
Scallions (Alain Ducasse)
Lamb, Paschal (Nigella Lawson)
Slow-Cooked Lamb with Beans
Saffron Roast Lamb with Sticky Garlic Potatoes
Lamb, Racks of, Garlic-Studded
Lamb, Seven-Hour, Ravoux Style, with Sauteed
Potatoes and Smoked Slab Bacon
Lamb, Spring, Rack of, Marinated in Garlic...
Lamb Stew, Irish (2 recipes)
Lamb Stew, Spicy, with Sweet Potato Rosettes
Lamb and Stout Casserole
Lamb and Vegetable Orzotto
Latkes, David (The Latke King) Firestone's
Leek, Bacon and Goat Cheese Polenta Torte
Leek, Ham, and Asparagus Gratin
Liver, Calf's with Apples and Onions
Lobster Potpie (Sheila Lukins)
Mac and Cheese, Maytag Blue (Emeril)
Macaroni and Cheese, Baked (Alton Brown)
Macaroni and Cheese, Baked, with
Cauliflower and Ham
Macaroni and Cheese with Variations:
Basic Macaroni and Cheese
Classic Macaroni and Cheese
Gigi's Macaroni and Cheese with
an Italian Twist
Scott Peacock's Ultimate
Macaroni and Cheese
Chili Macaroni and Cheese
Spicy Macaroni and Cheese
Main-dish Mexican Cornbread, Alice's
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
(Kofta à la Sauce Tomate)
Meatball Stroganoff, Mom's
Meatballs (Polpettini), Annie and Frank's,
in Rao's Sunday Gravy
Meat and Bean Pot, Rustic (Rachael Ray)
Meat Loaf, All-American (Martha Stewart)
Meatloaf, Bacon-Wrapped (Wolfgang Puck)
Meat Loaf (Laurie Colwin)
Meat Loaf, Old-Fashioned
Meat Loaf, Old-Fashioned a.k.a.
"Basic" Meat Loaf (Paula Deen)
Meat Loaf, Southwestern Chili-Cheese
Meat Pies, Natchitoches
Meat Pies, Nachitoches-Style Spicy
Mexican Pinto Beans and Pork with Avocado
Mirlitons, Stuffed
Moussaka, Eggplant, Le Papillon
Muffuletta Pizza (Emeril)
Muffuletta Sandwich, French Quarter
Niçoise Potato Salad
Orzo and Portobello Casserole
Oysters and Spicy Sausages from
the Happy Oyster Restaurant
Paella, Chicken, Gigi's Quick
Paella, Chinese-Style
Pan Bagna ("Bathed" Provençal Sandwich)
Pasticcio di Riso
Pinto Beans with Tortilla-Cheese Crust
Pizza with Asparagus and Smoked Ham
Pizza, Chicago-Style Deep Dish Sausage Pizza
Pizza Dog, Grillaroni
Pizza, Do-It-Yourself (includes pizza dough,
12 suggestions for toppings, and
4 spreads for the crust)
Pizza, Great White
Pizza, Grilled Portobello, with Goat
Cheese and Green Sauce
Pizza, Pepperoni, Pepper and Onion
Pizza Plenty:
Pizza Dough
Roasted Pepper, Ricotta and Caper Pizza
Shiitake and Gruyère Pizza
Radicchio, Feta and Olive Pizza
Roasted Tomato, Eggplant and
Smoked Mozzarella Pizza
Pizza, Potato and Onion
Pizza, Whole-Wheat, with Pesto, Vegetables
and Goat Cheese
Pizza, Wolfgang Puck
Po' Boys, New Orleans
Commander's Oyster Po' Boy
Emeril's Catfish Po' Boy
Po-boy, Roast Pork and French Fry, Emeril's
Polenta, Baked, with Wild Mushroom and Tomato Sauce
Polenta "Lasagne" with Escarole & Three Cheeses
Polenta, Parmesan, with Ham
Polenta Torta, Red and Green, with Ground Pork
Pork Tamale Potpie with Cornbread Crust
Portobello Burgers with Pesto, Provolone,
and Roasted Peppers
Portobello Mushrooms Pretending to Be a Filet Mignon
Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Italian Sausage,
Peppers, Onions and Fennel
Pumpkin and Shiitake Ravioli with Sage Butter
Quiche, All-in-One
Quiche, Crustless, Gigi's
Quiche, Easy Mexican
Quiche - from the Simple to the Sublime:
Classic Quiche Lorraine
Zucchini Quiche Provençale
Broccoli, Corn and Bacon Quiche
Marinated Artichoke Quiche
Quick Italian Broccoli Bake
RatatouiPie, Gilda's
Red Beans and Rice (Emeril)
Red Beans and Rice, My Way (Marcelle Bienvenu)
Red Beans and Rice, New Orleans
Rice with Shellfish and Sausage
Risotto Recipes - Side Dish Recipe Archives
Risotto, Sun-Dried Tomato and Thyme,
with Lamb Chops
Sandwiches, Cuban, Mexican Roast Pork and
Sandwiches, Game Day
Andouille and Beef Burgers with
Spicy Mayo and Caramelized Onions
Carl's Gizmos (Italian Grinders)
Sandwiches, Game Day, pg 2
Patty Melt
Chicago-Style Italian Beef Sandwiches
Ouisie's Chicken-Fried Steak with
Pepper Gravy in Biscuits
Sandwiches, Grilled Chicken, Tomato,
and Onion
(Summertime and the living is easy...)
Roasted Portobello and Vegetable
Club Sandwiches
Smoked Turkey and Arugula Quesadillas
Inside-Out Roquefort Cheeseburgers
Sandwiches (cont.)
Crispy Shrimp Burgers
Seared Beef Tenderloin and
Avocado Sandwiches
Chef Keegan's "Killer" Bread
Sandwiches, Tea
Sandwiches, Pulled Jerk Chicken
Sandwiches, Turkey Pastrami, with Green Slaw
Sandwich, Jambalaya (Guy Fieri)
Sandwich, Veal, Tuna and Caper
Sausage and Peppers in the Oven (Rao's)
Sausages, Baked, Fennel and Potatoes with Fontina
Sausages, Beer-Braised, with Warm Potato Salad
Sausage-Stuffed Loaves (Marcelle Bienvenu)
Schlachttopf mit Sauerkraut
Seafood-Smothered Potatoes (Paul Prudhomme)
Shepherd's Pie, Cajun (Paul Prudhomme)
Shepherd's Pie (Hachis Parmentier)
Shish Kebabs, Gigi's Master Recipe
Shepherd's Pie (Laurie Colwin - to feed a crowd)
Shrimp and Andouille over Grits,
Louisiana (Chef John Besh)
Shrimp, Chicken and Vegetable Stew, Curried
Shrimp, Eggplant and Rice Casserole
Shrimp Mirliton Casserole, Francesca's
Shrimp Succotash
Sliders, Beer-Braised Pulled Pork
Slumgullion, Gigi's
Soufflés, Julia's Superb
Master Recipe (Cheese)
Spinach or Broccoli Soufflé
Crab, Lobster, or Shrimp Souffle
Salmon Soufflé (or other cooked fish)
Spanish Chicken with Rice and Beans, Jo's
Spareribs, Ginger-Scented, with Cilantro-Scented
Navy Beans (Charlie Trotter)
Spinach Cheese Pie, Gigi's
Spinach Gnocchi with Ham
Steak and Potatoes Burgundy, Gigi's
Stroganoff Casserole with Spinach
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Stuffed Peppers à la Italienne
Szechuan Noodles with Peanut Sauce
Tacos, Catfish, with Tequila Cream Corn
Tacos, Chicken "Chili", with Diablo Sauce
(Chef Dean Fearing)
Tamale Pie (Marcelle Bienvenu)
Tamales, Authentic Mexican Beef or Chicken
Tamales, Thanksgiving
Tarragon Creamed River Shrimp and Chicken
Tomato, Basil and Cheese Tart
Tomato Pie, Mary O'Brien's (Laurie Colwin)
Tomatoes, Creole, Stuffed with Dirty Rice
Tomatoes, Fried Green, with Spicy
Aïoli and Crisp Bacon
Tortilla Pie, Seven-Layer
Tortilla Traffic Jam (Emeril)
Tourte of Sausage and Winter Fruits
Tuna Melts, Italian
Turkey (or Chicken or Ham) a la King, Gigi's
Venison, Chestnuts, and Mushrooms, Ragout of
Venison, Sautéed with Wild Mushrooms and
Zinfandel Sauce
White Beans with Andouille Sausage, New Orleans
White Bean and Watercress Gratin
Yellow Squash Marion, Tchoupitoulas Plantation
Zucchini Casserole, Favorite
Zucchini Casserole, Italian, Isabella's
Zucchini Parmigiana, Candida's
Zucchini, Tuna-filled, Candida's


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The holidays are a busy time of year devoted to family and friends. Hobby time declines and progress often grinds to a halt as our free time fills with parties and preparations. It's been a great year as my wife and I moved into our own place with an ample hobby space. Many projects have worked towards completion and the HO scale B&O Wheeling Freight Terminal layout moves closer to operation. Thank you for checking in here on projects and progress. More excitement is just around the corner in 2014.
While I'm quite happy with the layout and model progress, I am not happy with this blog. I use WordPress software through my web host, but they stopped upgrading the versions a few months ago. Now I need to download the software and flesh out the blog on the home computer before uploading to the web host for viewing here. It may take a week or two of free time, learning, and tweaking before the next blog update, but there should be a new page design and an improved comment area. This seems like a huge bother to me right now, but I can see this is really a benefit if there is ever a problem at Mission Control, i.e. the web host. Building the blog on my computer means I'll have all content ready to roll out at anywhere else if it needs to relocate, or if the web host has a hiccup and loses everything. Some readers may recall a web host hiccup a couple of years ago that wiped out many early posts.
So we live, we learn, we update the software, and we move right along. I'm looking forward to 2014 and sharing more of the hobby journey. If you have a comment, feel free to drop me an email at 43admin at hansmanns dot org, just remove the spaces and substitute @ for 'at' and a . for 'dot', and it should work fine.
All the best to you, your families, and your railroad crews in 2014!
– – Eric


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Experts are optimistic about the future of data-driven education, given that teachers are provided the appropriate training.
Schools are using data to move toward personalization, evidence-based learning, efficiency, and continuous education, according to a report from the Center for Data Innovation.
"The magic of having an iPad is you can do things differently. You can teach things differently," said Chip Slaven, counsel to the president and senior advocacy adviser for Alliance for Excellent Education.
However, policymakers and educators need more opportunities to educate themselves on how to use data to achieve educational goals, communicate with parents, and engage in conversations about data within the schools, according to Slaven.
"It can be tempting to look at [data] as a silver bullet," said Sarah Holland, public policy manager for Google.
Holland said that districts need to invest more money into professional development on data use for teachers and administers, rather than expecting the technology to do all of the work in improving learning. Holland said that data should be looked at as another "tool in the toolbox" for teachers when explaining a concept to students.
About two dozen states include data literacy in their teacher training programs, according to Paige Kowalski, executive vice president for the Data Quality Campaign.
"Teachers need to come in and understand that there are different sources of data," Kowalski said. "How do I put all that information together?"
Kowalski said that training needs to happen within the schools so that teachers can learn how data will help their specific students with certain lessons. In Georgia, the schools allow every parent to access their child's longitudinal data history with links to resources that make sense of the data and offer resources to help students improve, according to Kowalski.
Slaven said that the incoming Trump administration plans to continue the Future Ready Schools Initiative, which asks administrators to sign a pledge that they will use personalized, research-based digital learning strategies in their schools. However, President-elect Donald Trump has not released any official plans for education policy.
"That program is not going anywhere," Slaven said.
More than 2,900 superintendents have taken the Future Ready Schools pledge, within the Office of Education Technology at the U.S. Department of Education, which allows them to attend summits and use the website that gives them information and tools to use data-based learning.
Slaven said that Trump's administration should make funding training for teachers and administrators on how to use data a priority for education policy.
Some schools are moving from providing one tablet to each student, to providing one tablet, one laptop, and one mobile device to each student because some activities work better on certain platforms, according to Tracy Weeks, executive director of the State Educational Technology Directors Association.
"If a superintendent came to me and said 'I'm going to buy laptops,' my first question would be 'and use them how?'" Slaven said.
Schools need to begin thinking about the technologies and applications they should purchase by first defining the outcomes they want to achieve and the standard they're trying to teach. The decision to purchase new technologies is critical for schools because most districts rely on sporadic grants to fund technology acquisition, according to Weeks.
One problem with integrating technology into school communities is the lack of access to high-speed broadband in some communities, according to Weeks.
"Data and technology could be the game changer to improve equity but it could also do the exact opposite," said Slaven.
Some school districts have enabled their school buses with Wi-Fi and parked them in neighborhoods overnight so that students would have an Internet hot spot to complete their homework in order to combat the lack of broadband availability.
"It's incredibly creative that they're doing that but it's also incredibly sad that they have to do that," Slaven said.
Parents and teachers should be aware of privacy concerns that arise when student data is being collected, but schools should work to put concerns in perspective, according to Kowalski.
"I've never heard a teacher, in every analysis, in every poll that has said they want less information," Kowalski said.


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Over the weekend I managed to get a few things finished or worked on here at the house. Not everything I wanted got done, and now it's Monday and back to work, but several things were finished.
First up, the bathroom remodel, that was started last spring, is finally OVER! DONE! COMPLETE!!!!! (according to me, DH is thinking new countertop but I kind of like the brightness of the white).
Those walls took forever to finish. First the drywall compound gave me fits, then finding the right color for such a small room that was warm, neutral and went with the two pictures that were to remain was challenging. And of course that type of work is slow for me to accomplish. In the end I'm pleased with the results. All of the woodwork was custom made by DH (with a little help from the youngest grand over the winter holiday visit). And it was done one step at a time. Which is how we do things. First piece goes in, then the second piece is decided on. In the end I have exactly what I want, open shelving, some decorative, some functional, and the room kept it's open feeling. I didn't want the room to feel overwhelmed with the storage needed.
DH also got my lighting under my kitchen cabinet changed out over the holidays. I can now see when I pour my coffee into one of my darker mugs. He would have done this ages ago, but I balked on the cost of the fixtures, they're LED lights. As per usual, I should have said yes ages ago!
And we finally have hens, or one of them, laying again.
My hens went off laying in early November when they went through a molt. Then the shorter days kept the lack of eggs going. Yesterday I got my first fresh egg of 2018! I'm down to five hens now, re-homed the older ones. Five hens is more than enough for a two person household once they all start laying again. And they're not all seven day a week layers, so I'm anticipating about 3 eggs a day. Perfect numbers if it all works out!
I also spent some time this weekend with knitting, both working on the in process mystery shawl and some new stitch markers. Once the stitch markers are knitter tested, I'm planning on adding them to my etsy shop.
All in all, it was a busy weekend. But now it's Monday and it's time to head back into the studio and the office for the week.


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Oil Price Plunge Continues: Is $40 Next?
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis.
What: The price of crude oil continued its rapid slide today, falling over 3% to $54.07 per barrel for WTI crude and $58.90 per barrel for Brent crude. A barrel of crude is now nearly half of what it was in June when WTI crude peaked at $107.95 and Brent crude sold for $115.19.
The positive side effect of low oil prices is that gasoline is now below $2 per gallon in some parts of the country. Image owned by The Motley Fool.
So what: OPEC continues to put pressure on U.S. shale producers and countries like Russia and Venezuela by maintaining a stance of continued supply despite oil's price drop. Suhail al-Mazrouei, energy minister for the U.A.E., said OPEC wouldn't consider a supply cut just because oil might fall from $60 to $40 per barrel.
U.S. shale producers Continental Resources and Whiting Petroleum could be hardest hit because they'll likely lose money on most of their wells at $40 per barrel. After years of consolidation in the U.S. shale oil industry, these are two of the biggest producers in the country, and after years of boom time, they're faced with potential losses in 2015 if prices don't recover. I'd expect to hear them cutting back on capital spending if the rout continues.
Now what: The oil market is oversupplied and someone has to cut production for oil prices to rise again. OPEC isn't blinking and so far neither is Big Oil or smaller producers like Continental Resources and Whiting Petroleum. That spells trouble for at least the next few months and I wouldn't be surprised to see oil hit $40 per barrel. But at that price, a lot of producers will be losing money and they'll have to cut production.
The industry will come back eventually, but no one knows when. And if my only option is betting on U.S. shale producers and against OPEC, I'll sit on the sidelines. OPEC may be ready to endure a year of pain to kill some of the marginal players in energy.
The article Oil Price Plunge Continues: Is $40 Next? originally appeared on Fool.com.
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January 5, 2021
Message from the Superintendent
Update on Instructional Model
Happy New Year! Over the last two weeks, we have monitored COVID-19 cases and local information within our school district. While our counties remain in the substantial level of community transmission, cases per 100,000 residents and positivity rates have seen some improvement. In addition, the beginning of the vaccine distribution process is a positive step toward brighter days! While COVID infections are still prevalent and we are certainly not "out of the woods," we believe that the recent guidance from our state entities gives us a framework within which to work more concretely as we monitor cases within our district. Based on the data that has been reported to us, we currently have 5 staff members and 1 student with active infections. As we know, these numbers can change many times each day.
Given this information, we will make a change to our instructional model for next week. Beginning on Monday, January 11, 2021, all students in the Tyrone Area School District will return to the hybrid instructional model until further notice. GACTC students will continue the full-remote instructional model at the GACTC and will attend TAHS on their scheduled days for in-person instruction. We will follow the AA/BB schedule and on the weeks that contain 5 school days, no students will report to in-person school on Wednesdays. A calendar for January will be posted to the district's website.
This instructional model will provide students with the opportunity to return to some in-person, face-to-face instruction while allowing us to implement the various safety protocols that have been in effect this school year (ex. compliance with the universal masking order; physical distancing; etc.). The new mandates do present the likelihood of a return to the virtual instructional model at any given time, and on short notice, based on the numbers of cases that may arise in each building. It is extremely important that parents have contingency plans ready in the event that one of our buildings is forced to shift back to virtual instruction. Please refer to the Superintendent's Letter dated December 1, 2020 for links to the most recent information from the Pennsylvania Departments for Health and Education.
Once again, we urge everyone in the community to follow the guidelines and practices put in place to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This includes washing hands frequently, wearing masks properly, and taking personal responsibility for one's interactions. It is critical for families to notify our school nurses when exposures or positive cases occur so that we can continue to make informed decisions and keep our staff and students safe.
As always, we will continue to monitor our case counts and quarantines and adjust as necessary. We look forward to a happier, healthier 2021!


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C Syntax
#include <mpi.h> int MPI_Win_start(MPI_Group group, int assert, MPI_Win win)
Fortran Syntax
INCLUDE 'mpif.h' MPI_WIN_START(GROUP, ASSERT, WIN, IERROR) INTEGER GROUP, ASSERT, WIN, IERROR
C++ Syntax
#include <mpi.h> void MPI::Win::Start(const MPI::Group& group, int assert) const
- group
- The group of target processes (handle).
- assert
- Program assertion (integer).
- win
Window object (handle).
Fortran only: Error status (integer).
DESCRIPTIONMPI_Win_start is a one-sided MPI communication synchronization call that starts an RMA access epoch for win. RMA calls issued on win during this epoch must access only windows at processes in group. Each process in group must issue a matching call to MPI_Win_post. MPI_Win_start is allowed to block until the corresponding MPI_Win_post calls have been executed, but is not required to.
The assert argument is used to provide assertions on the context of the call that may be used for various optimizations. (See Section 6.4.4 of the MPI-2 Standard.) A value of assert = 0 is always valid. The following assertion value is supported:
When this value is passed in to this call, the library assumes that
the post call on the target has been called and it is not necessary
for the library to check to see if such a call has been made.
ERRORSAlmost all MPI routines return an error value; C routines as the value of the function and Fortran routines in the last argument. C++ functions do not return errors. If the default error handler is set to MPI::ERRORS_THROW_EXCEPTIONS, then on error the C++ exception mechanism will be used to throw an MPI::Exception object.
Before the error value is returned, the current MPI error handler is called. By default, this error handler aborts the MPI job, except for I/O function errors. The error handler may be changed with MPI_Win_set_errhandler; the predefined error handler MPI_ERRORS_RETURN may be used to cause error values to be returned. Note that MPI does not guarantee that an MPI program can continue past an error.