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/slash technically Award/Closing Ceremony xD
As with all prestigious (lol) sporting events, once the games are done, all that's left to do is give due recognition to the winners and (if time permits) a moment of reflection for all the players before moving on to each and everyone's respective ventures — and us four will be doing just that at this time.
First and foremost, massive thanks to The Pantless Anime Blogger for both coming up with this collaboration project and for inviting me to participate. I'm undoubtedly the most sporadic writer out of all of us (I mean, I could barely keep up with my own writing let alone everyone else's really), so if anything my surprise of being asked to join comes from how much the guy apparently trusts 'ol laid-back Leap to keep to a schedule. Of course, another way of looking at it is that TPAB is just trying to keep me alive by having me write weekly for a change. Whatever his motivations are, I'm thankful for the opportunity of getting to work with these great great people.
I'd also like to extend my gratitude to both Astral Gemini and Irina, both of whom I only really got to talk with not that long before the start of The Games. It was a pleasure making your acquaintance, and I sincerely hope that it was the same for you guys. I also do hope that our interactions were as much fun for you as it had been for me. You guys are great, your writing more so, and I look forward to seeing you guys around the aniblogosphere in the times ahead (and althemore if we end up working on something together again some day :D)
As for myself, well, for the most part I'm glad I agreed to TPAB's proposition of doing block episodic reviews. Episodic reviews were something I'd only dabbled in once or twice before (so I wouldn't say it was something I excelled at), and doing it as a group (at least in the aniblog circuit) was a new experience for me overall. It was… different, that's for sure, and given the opportunity I'd probably do it again. That's not to say the collab didn't have it's fair share of problems and challenges (both for us all and for myself individually), but it was for sure a good and fun learning experience, and that to me is as good a takeaway as any.
I'll get back to that a bit more later.
Again, technically this would be our awarding ceremony, and while The Games was more about the… not-winner than it was about the winner — it wouldn't do me well to not even acknowledge Irina's stellar performance these twelve or so weeks, not only by DOMINATING the predictions side but by being entertaining as she did so (those episodic reinterpretations were an absolute blast weren't they?)
Actually, let me bring this up here now; as a parting gift of sorts to my fellow seasonalists, I made a graph of our prediction distributions. As you can see here, Irina had (obviously) the most correct predictions, not only overall but for a single show as well: going 16 out of a possible 22 correct predictions (that's a 72% chance of being right!).
The interesting thing to look at here is that Astral actually trails Irina by a mere one correct prediction at a total of 36 to Irina's 37. But looking at the score equivalence, while Astral edged Irina out on total Grancrest predictions, Irina absolutely stomped everyone by also getting the highest point gain for a single show at 30 points for Sanrio Boys. Due credit goes to Astral however, for being the most consistent seasonalist in The Games by holding the median score almost all throughout — which is an amazing feat when you consider the randomness of the point gains.
Myself and TPAB were at a constant foot race for third as luck would have it, but Laid-Back Camp just wasn't doing it for the guy sadly (xD). It was actually worrying at one point when you see how insane his predictions skew towards Sanrio Boys, easily overtaking both me and Astral by a good margin. But alas, his pants tripped him up, and TPAB has found himself in last place, which means he's gonna do something special for us. I'll let him have the honors of filling you in on the details so hop on over his wrap-up post to find out more.
But while I still have ya, lemme ramble for a bit more. As some of you may have known in the previous weeks, I took on the role of scorekeeper for The Games (hence why I have this data to play with), and I'd be lying if I said that it was an easy task (lol). Like I said earlier this collab was not without its fair share of bumps along the road, and we actually immediate hit one right at the start as we were deciding on what shows to watch (see TPAB's account on the matter here).
After we ironed out the logistics the rest of our troubles came with our scoring "system", which didn't have much of a system at the start as were just grasping at straws at first hoping to catch even the slightest occurrence in a show to match our predictions. Eventually, we decided that that just won't do, and after much deliberation we ended up employing tier-based scoring that hinged on how accurate our predictions were — with the more accurate prediction getting more points than a less accurate one, and an off-the-wall crazy prediction getting the most. Here's a look at our Gdoc for the whole thing (xD)
Irina nominated me to keep our scores (she was doing it for the first couple of weeks), because reasons, but I didn't not like doing it. I like stats, for one; and doing this also provided me an outlet of sorts for whenever I did my writing.
It's no secret that I struggled quite a bit towards the end of The Games, and most of that I attribute to me not really being used to having to write about something irregardless of whether or not I actually had something to say. The end result of course was I fell a bit flat in my delivery, and on the whole I'm not all that crazed about how I did (there was a point where I treated it like how I used to do Reaction Papers in uni, lol). At the very least, there's room for improvement, and I'll take what I can from the experience and try to be better next time.
All in all, 'twas good fun collab'ing with these fine fine people, and to formally close us off I'll be answering some questions we threw at each other. Thank you three for your time, and doubly thanks to those who followed our posts for this season even if only in passing. Cheers! (cue subtle reminder that Irina still owes us a drink)
Has the experience taught you anything? (Irina)
> It has taught me to be diligent with my watching of on-going shows. Usually when I pick shows up for a season I end up sub-categorizing them to "Must-watch right away", "Watch on the weekends", and "Watch after the season's done" down the stretch (usually about four-five weeks in) to sort-of allocate my time doing other things that I planned to get to. With The Games, I didn't have that luxury, so I had to dutifully watch each episode as soon as I can when I can. So overall, I guess, better time management would be my takeaway from the whole thing.
How did you train in preparation for the games? (Irina)
> I don't know if this counts as having been trained, but when I was watching the second season of Love Live! Sunshine!! I got real used to grabbing screenshots (lol) as a way of helping me recap what happened in the episode (which I then discussed with a friend). Though what I did with my episodic reviews weren't so much recaps as they were more of me rambling about what I can remember along with impressions of it, the method I devised for screencapping helped a good deal for when I made my posts (almost too good really, 'cause I end up with upwards of 100+ screenshots per episode).
Who is your fave character during the winter games? (TPAB)
> It's a tie between Nadeshiko's sister from Yuru Camp and Yuri from Sanrio Danshi
What moment in the winter games completely caught you off guard, good or bad? (TPAB)
> Grancrest Episode 09. Oh, and Yuu almost smacking Yuri in Sanrio Episode 03.
Did the thought of having to make predictions influence your watching of the show? (Leap)
> I asked this to my fellow seasonalists because I think it kinda did for me; influence my watching I mean. I only ever speculate and fire up the ol' theory machine in my head when a show is intriguing enough to warrant it, which normally wouldn't apply to any of the anime we watched — so it kinda made me "think" more about shows that I normally wouldn't.. if that makes sense xD.
How do you come up with your predictions? (Leap)
> On my end I just try to follow the flow of the narrative, relying on my grasp of it, while banking on conventional anime tropes and cliches. I never did try to go for any sort of wild and crazy prediction (that, based on our scoring system would net 3points if gotten right), but more than me refusing to do so, it was more like I was incapable of it. I'm not that creative, lol
Do you believe that the prediction games helped ot hindered your viewing experience? (Astral)
> Oh for sure it was a hindrance (xD). But it was fun one.
BUT, I will say that it did help me to get through Sanrio Boys every week.
Which show was your favorite/least favorite/most surprising of our picks? (Astral)
> Favorite AND Most surprising was Yuru Camp; it was the best show in our lineup (which doesn't say much, lol), and I wasn't really expecting to like it as much as I did, sp thanks to AG for nominating this title. Least favorite was Sanrio. No question. It was a slog of a viewing experience, and I wouldn't wish anyone the ill fate of having to watch this.
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And with that, I wrap up my end of The Winter Games; Spring is on the horizon, and from what I hear, another collab is brewing…… (hype? xD)
Also, don't forget to drop by Irina's, TPAB's, and AG's wrap-ups is you haven't yet!


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Hnoss Initiative is a non profit, artist run, organisation engaged in promoting international art jewellery in Sweden. Starting as Hnoss Gallery in 1997 it was through exhibitions introducing work by many of the best jewellery artists of our time. In autumn 2011, in spite of many brilliant exhibitions, the gallery space was closed. From now on, working under the name Hnoss Initiative, the activities change into more curatorial and seminar/workshop based projects and commissions.
Hnoss – a gallery for international contemporary jewellery 1997 to 2011.
In October 1997, the first exhibition opened at Hnoss Gallery with Ingjerd Hanevold , who had become the first professor of jewellery in Gothenburg. Opening ceremony and celebration took place in the Blue House at Konstepidemin which was adjacent to the gallery.
The 90's was an exciting time for the art of jewellery in Sweden. The influences of " New Jewellery " movement that started in the 70's with centres in London, Amsterdam and Munich also had impact in Sweden . At the School of Design and Crafts in Gothenburg, the Department of Metal Art was refocused for Art Jewellery, and at the same time the artists had more opportunities to display their jewellery in museums and galleries around the world. Art jewellery had already been moving internationally and now even more of the Swedish artists were participating on those scenes. In Gothenburg exhibitions were arranged that toured between galleries in Europe and the U.S. and individual artists were invited to attend international jewellery exhibitions.
Although very few exhibitions with international artists were shown in Gothenburg at this time. In Sweden a good forum for the international art jewellery was missing. So in the mid 90's some jewellery artists decided to open a gallery, to show and educate a new audience about what was happening in this specific art field over the world. It was important to give the art of jewellery its very own venue where the exhibitions were not competing with other activities.
In 1997 Hnoss – International gallery for contemporary jewellery was opened. The name Hnoss comes from the Nordic mythology and was the name of the goddess Freya's daughter. Hnoss means jewel.
The working group that ran the gallery consisted of jewellery artists from Gothenburg, some with connection to the education of jewellery at the School of Design and Crafts (HDK) at Gothenburg University and some to Röhsska Museum, which made it possible for the collaboration that became a part of the extensive program activity. It enabled the gallery to attract the most interesting artists on the jewellery scene, mainly from Europe but also from other continents. The gallery was the only one in Scandinavia that was concentrated at the field of art jewellery. With its exhibitions and programs of high artistic quality, Hnoss constituted an important forum for the professional jewellery artists, students and audiences.
Shared experiences and deeper insights into the artistry have become possible through the seminars, workshops and other exhibition projects that have played an important part in Hnoss activities.
Many of the program activities were done in collaboration with HDK, as lectures and seminars that turned to both students and professional jewellery artists, and the gallery also had continuous contact with Röhsska Museum. Not only through the purchase of jewellery for the museum collections, but also by collaboration with program activities in conjunction with the Nordic Jewellery Triennals and other manifestations. When Hnoss Gallery celebrated its 10 years anniversary in 2007, a magnificent exhibition was shown at Röhsska Museum, where 74 of Hnoss previous exhibitors participated.
The exhibition activities organized outside the gallery space was named Hnoss Extended and could be just temporary exhibitions of students and professionals. Above this, Hnoss Extended also curated a number of touring exhibitions with local jewellery artists showing in various places in the region.
Hnoss Gallery in Gothenburg was for many years a leading part in the jewellery field. It became a place for new connections and collaborations.
For the last show in the venue at Konstepidemin, Hnoss Gallery invited all jewellery artists who been exhibiting over the years into The Ring – jewel for ever, an exhibition with over 100 rings. This show was also presented at the Design Museum in Tallinn.
During the fourteen years that the gallery lasted, 118 solo exhibitions were shown with artists from four continents and twenty countries.
Hnoss Gallery was supported continuously by the Arts Council and the City of Gothenburg.
Hnoss Initiative 2011 and forward
After the gallery closed, the group is continuing the work under the name Hnoss Initiative. Exhibitions have been curated in collaboration with institutions such as the Gustavsberg Konsthall, Röhsska Museum and Konstepidemin Gallery. Lectures and workshops have been organized together with HDK and IASPIS (International Artist Studio Program in Sweden).
Hnoss Initiative is working towards the same aim as before – to be a forum to display and increase knowledge of international contemporary jewellery and be a meeting place for the artists, the students and the audiences.

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Cardiff is a very proud city. Proud of its culture, its fascinating 2,000 year history and of course its unique language. The capital of Wales has changed drastically over the past decade and is transforming itself into a modern, world class city.
Archaeological evidence from sites in and around Cardiff show that Neolithic people settled in the area by about 1,500 years before either Stonehenge or the Great Pyramid of Giza was completed. But the clearest history began when the Romans invaded Britain early in the 1st century AD.
These days that Roman influence can still be found all over the city in the layout of the town centre, the structures of the homes and grand castles, waterways, bridges and cobbled streets.
While there isn't as many things to do in Cardiff as some of the other more visited UK cities, it is a place full of rich, interesting history that is home to proud as punch people and a mythical dragon. I believe without a doubt that Cardiff should be on everyone's UK itinerary.
Cardiff Castle
Located right in the heart of the city is Cardiff Castle, an over 2,000 years old castle and fortress that is the best place to start learning more about the city's interesting history. Over its life time the Castle has been home to Roman soldiers, noble knights and the Bute family who used their wealth and vision to transform the Castle into what you see today. The 'eccentric genius' architect William Burges was given free rein to create the lavish and opulent interiors including rooms filled with rich murals, stained glass, gilding and superb craftsmanship. Key sights include the interpretation centre offering insight into to castle and its history, the lavish Castle Apartments, The Norman Keep towering high above the Castle grounds and the dark, damp walkways around the Castle Battlements.
Address: Castle St, Cardiff
Cost: Adult £12.00, Child £9.00, Concession £10.50
Hours: Summer 09:00-18:00 | Winter 09:00-17:00
More Information: http://www.cardiffcastle.com/
National Museum Cardiff
The National Museum Cardiff houses Wales's national art, natural history, archaeology and geology collections, as well as major touring and temporary exhibitions all under one roof. There is plenty to please everyone from Impressionist paintings to gigantic dinosaurs. The collection of art is one of Europe's finest with five hundred years of magnificent paintings, drawings, sculpture, silver and ceramics from Wales and across the world, including one of Europe's best collections of Impressionist works. In the Natural History galleries you will find the Marine gallery, where you can see the world's largest Leatherback Turtle and the huge skeleton of a Humpback Whale. And in the Evolution of Wales gallery you can find out more about the Big Bang, 4,600 million years ago and how our planet was formed.
Address: Cathays Park, Cardiff
Cost: Free
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-17:00 | Monday's only on public holiday's.
More Information: https://www.museumwales.ac.uk/cardiff/
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff's docklands have always played a major role in Cardiff's development. In the late 19th century coal from the Welsh valleys was transported through the docks to destinations across the world. As Cardiff exports grew, so did its population. Dockworkers and sailors from across the world settled in neighbourhoods close to the docks and communities from up to 45 different nationalities helped create the unique multi-cultural character of the area.
After WWII the coal industry declined and the docklands fell into disuse. Then in 1999 new life was given to the area with the construction of the Cardiff Bay Barrage which transformed an area of tidal mudflats into a 200 hectare freshwater lake. This in turn started major developments of the surrounding area.
Today the Cardiff Bay area, located just a mile from the city centre, is a popular part of any visit to Cardiff. Mermaid Quay offers a wide range of restaurants, bars and shops, take a cruise or sail on the lake, or explore the many attractions such as the Wales Millennium Centre, Norwegian Church, Doctor Who Experience, Red Dragon Centre or the interactive science centre, Techniquest. It is also where you will find lots of great festivals throughout the year like the International Food and Drink Festival and Cardiff Harbour Festival.
Cost: Prices vary from attraction to attraction.
Hours: Museums, attractions and sailing trips during the day and bars and restaurants at night.
More Information: http://www.cardiffbay.co.uk
St Fagans National History Museum
St Fagans is the most popular heritage attraction in Wales and one of the biggest open-air museums in Europe. Located in the grounds of St Fagans Castle, a late 16th century manor house, visitors will gain a deeper understanding of Welsh history and traditions through live demonstrations of farming tasks, crafts and activities in workshops still used by craftspeople today. This is also a great place to hear a bit more of that interesting Welsh language.
Address: St Fagans, Cardiff
Cost: Free
Hours: 10:00-17:00 Daily
More Information: http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/stfagans/
Llandaff Cathedral
Located in the small and atmospheric Cardiff town of Llandaff, 4km north of the city centre, this lovely cathedral is one of two in the city. The current building that you see today was built in the 12th century on the site of an earlier church but unluckily it has had to be modified a number of times since due to damage during the English Civil War, World War II and most recently in 2007 when it was struck by lightening. Despite all of this bad luck it is a beautiful cathedral with long decorative nave and spectacular stained glass windows.
Address: Cathedral Close, Llandaff, Cardiff | Take bus 25, 62 or 66 from Cardiff Bus Station.
Cost: Free
Hours: Opens 09:00 Monday to Saturday and 07:00 Sundays, closing after the last service of the day.
More Information: http://llandaffcathedral.org.uk
Over to you!
What's top of your list of things to do in Cardiff? Or have you been already, what did you love about it?
Let me know using the comments section below or join me on social media to start a conversation.
Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed this post.


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This 8-Month Before-and After-Will Inspire You to Start Your Journey Today
Losing weight is a slow, hard journey, which is why many of us give up or don't even want to start. But here's a little #mondaymotivation for you from a woman who finally decided to put herself first and change her life for the better. "I changed mine on Thursday Sept 8,2016. I weighed 285 lbs and was suffering from depression. And I just decided I didn't want to live like that anymore." She encourages us saying, "It's never too late to change your life," and "You can do this!"
If you've been on the fence about starting your own fitness or weight-loss journey, start today! Don't waste another minute being unhappy or uncomfortable in your skin. Make small changes and the results will come. These before-and-after photos are living proof of what can happen in just over eight months. Just like that quote goes, "A year from now, you will wish you started today." Make today your day one. And if you're already on your own journey to a healthier you, this should inspire you to keep at it!


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Farm Sketches
I was unexpectedly off the grid last week, so here are a few sketches I haven't yet posted from a sunny day out in the country with my dad and our dogs. I loved walking around the farm with him and letting the dogs romp, but I also got some sketching in. I went out specifically to draw a tree called the Hawk Tree (hawks nest there) for a new print, but I did a couple of others as well. After all the traveling and holiday shows, it felt good to get back to just sketching again.
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What Are Extension Master Gardener Volunteers?
The Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program began in North Carolina in 1979, and has grown to 88 programs in counties across our state. Extension Master Gardeners Volunteers are trained to help connect North Carolinians with the vast reservoir of horticultural knowledge and research developed at North Carolina A&T University and NC State University. Durham County Extension has nearly 100 volunteers in the Extension Master Gardener program. They help Durham residents learn more about a myriad of gardening topics, answer questions, conduct demonstrations and workshops, and help maintain Durham's community garden at Briggs Avenue.
Once interns have completed their initial training, Extension Master Gardeners volunteer 40 hours of their time to the community every year. Beyond their initial training experience, they are able to attend lectures and workshops offered by state and national experts.
How To Apply
The Durham County Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer program conducts a 15-week training program once every two years. The next program will be conducted January – May 2025. To sign up for notifications about the next class, email email@example.com.


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Adult and paediatric Rehab Facility
Our client was established with the philosophy to provide each patient with the right type of care, in the right setting, at the right time. Their objective is to provide patients and their families with exceptional medical care in an atmosphere that maximizes the patient's quality of life and embraces the unique social and cultural role of the family, while providing a superior alternative to long term residency in acute hospitals.
Strong and experienced nursing team with a large proportion of nurses with European and North American training
Large in-house rehabilitation team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, speech and language therapists, assistive communication specialists and special educators for both adult and pediatric patients
Specialized pediatric rehabilitation service with play therapy and special children's rooms
Arabic-speaking staff available on all shifts
Spacious and well-designed patient rooms with Arabian architecture and a home-like feeling including private space for personal items, a private bathroom and facilities for carers or family members to stay overnight in private, VIP or VVIP rooms
Latest European and North American equipment including Hill-Rom beds, medical mattresses and state-of-the-art monitoring and patient care equipment
Sophisticated VGo(TM) telepresence robotics system -the first in the Middle East
REX Exoskeleton Rehabilitation Robot -the first in the Middle East
Specialized hydrotherapy room, gym facilities, external therapy gardens and children's play rooms
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How to Hire a Social Media Manager
If you're reading this, you are probably looking for a social media manager, or you've been told by someone that you need one. My guess is that you've already been approached by people who would like to manage your social media, but you don't know how to determine who to hire, or where to look.
This post is meant to be a general overview of the hiring process. We will cover the types of social media manager available on the market, their prevailing theories as well as their strengths and weaknesses, what to look for in the hiring process, and some final words on hiring a professional.
Types of Social Media ManagerThere is no one rule of thumb when it comes to social media management. There are as many different management styles as there are brands in the market, but there are currently two prevailing schools of thought. High conversion, low engagement. This school of social media works best for online retailers with extremely low overhead and content-generating advertisers or "click-bait" factories. This is typically the less expensive option.
Managers taking this approach look to invest as little time and money as possible in creating traffic to websites that make their money on clicks or online transactions. Much of what they do is automated.
They are bad at customer retention, branding, or service. Their major concern is what gets people to "convert" or click and buy/share. Expect experienced contractors to ask for a portion of your profits, or base their pay on successful conversions. High engagement, low conversion. This school of social media works best for businesses that thrive on in-person and customer service transactions. It can be very expensive.
Managers taking this approach look to network with brand partners, customers and potential customers in order to create a long tail before and after a customer comes into the store or speaks to someone in the businesses they represent. They typically reject automation, but do take advantage of scheduling. They use a great deal of person-hours monitoring channels, responding to comments and questions from your customers and composing their content so that it is on-brand and attractive to your customer base.
They are good at customer retention. Once you have an experienced contractor working with you in this style, there's not much they are bad at. However, it will take even the most experienced contractor at least 6 months or a lot of money to determine the nuances of your audience and build an effective strategy. This means that their effectiveness is cumulative. You will not see high returns at first.
Expect experienced contractors to ask for a long-term contract, to charge a monthly fee and to ask for quarterly or even monthly strategy meetings where they report on progress, provide analysis and ask for content.
Tips for hiring your next Social Media ManagerAs you can probably tell, I am a high engagement, low conversion manager. I believe that building a customer base and focusing on retention is the most reliable and durable marketing strategy an organization can have. However, this is a good time to say that any marketing manager will tell you their theories are the most sound. If they did not believe that, they wouldn't be using them.
When hiring your next Social Media Manager it is important to:
- Look for logic. Social media is more of an art than a science. Which means that like many customer-facing positions, each person has their own style. Look for someone with a clear process. They should be able to articulate their theories and speak to expected outcomes in general terms.
- Evaluate past performance. If a potential manager can't show previous campaign success, they probably don't have any, or they don't have enough experience to know that they should have documented it. Be wary of someone who tells you what they can do for you, but doesn't show how they've done it for others.
- Prioritize relevance. If someone was a global brand manager for Nike but you're a small garden shop, that experience is not relevant to you, however impressive it is. When looking at a resume or portfolio, focus on how their previous clients and employers did business, and who they did it with. If the how and the who match up, they will likely be able to quickly integrate into your team and easily find your voice. In other words, Nike is impressive, but volunteering for the community garden is relevant.
- Tone is everything. This person will be your brand's global voice. There's no way around that. Look carefully at their previous work, it will likely have a certain tone that persists over different accounts. This is their professional style. Make sure it fits your brand.
A word on professionalismWhether you're hiring an employee or taking on a contractor, you will want to identify a professional to entrust with your brand. You wouldn't send an untrained person to run the Boston marathon, even though most people know how to run. The same principle applies to social media.
Someone may be a social media fiend, or be really interested in the concept, but unless they have other qualities that make you want to encourage them through this career transition, don't hire an amateur to do a professional's job.
A professional is someone who takes constructive criticism well, who can easily switch out of technical language to explain complicated concepts in terms anyone can understand. This person will be responsive and available, even when other projects or clients are taking a lot of focus. A professional knows how to communicate failures as well as successes without being afraid that the former will reflect poorly on them, or that the latter will allow them to rest or back off their strategy.
Professionals also demand professionalism from their employers and clients. They will likely not be open to negotiating their fee unless you are offering another form of compensation (in-kind goods or services) to make up the difference. They will also expect you to meet deadlines and take their analysis into account when planning your marketing campaigns.
See my piece What Should I Pay a Freelancer? for more details on pay rates and expectations.


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Q. Why do I prefer taxi over Uber or Lyft?
Answer: Taxis are locally owned and registered COMPANY with local authorities. You can track down the Cab/Driver in case of any incident. Taxis are a more reliable, safe and dependable source of transportation. We build a direct one-to-one business relationship with our valued customers. Our drivers are trained for the best customer services. The taxi company has to go through many background checks, acquiring commercial auto insurance, permit for the company, for each cab and for each driver.
Privacy is also one of the main concerns, your personal information is very important, and to us is very important and we never ever use your personal information/data or sell to any other company, while the ride-share hailing companies, especially UBER have poor reputation of customers privacy, they track your activities, location and sell your data and personal information to other marketing companies. Though Uber have announced they have ended post trip tracking of their customer after heavily criticized, but still. There is a trade-off, decision is yours.
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Answer: Yes, we are. We are a registered company, regulated, authorized and all permits issued by the City of College Station and College Station Police Department. Taxi vehicle's and driver's permit is always on display in our every cab, if not, can be requested to present to the customer. We advise not to use the unregistered private cars pretending to be a taxi company. Please make sure you are using services of the College Station taxi service or company with valid and up to date permits. There are some illegal Bryan taxi / College Station taxi companies in the town which are working without valid/renewing the taxi permits and commercial insurance. Be careful and report immediately to College Station Police Department at (979) 764-3600 or the City of College Station Office.
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Sirloin Fajitas
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 340.7
- Total Fat: 10.2 g
- Cholesterol: 75.7 mg
- Sodium: 401.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 31.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
- Protein: 30.8 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Sirloin Fajitas calories by ingredient
IntroductionDelicious Fajitas!! Delicious Fajitas!!
Number of Servings: 4
3/4 pound top sirloin steak, trimmed of visible fat and cut into strips
1 tsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup sliced red onion
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and cut into strips
4 large Romaine lettuce leaves
4 Mission Tortillas, 96% fat free whole wheat
Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Add garlic and beef and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until steak is browned on the outside. Add lime juice, spices, red onion and bell pepper. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm. Place tortillas in microwave between 2 damp paper towels. Microwave for 30-45 seconds or until heated through. You can add any of these optional garnishes: salsa, low-fat sour cream, chopped avocado, chopped cilantro, shredded low-fat cheese. (but you'll need to add those to your calorie count if you do decide to eat them) :)
Makes 4 tortillas with aprox 3 oz of beef (1 per serving)
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LADYDUNN.
Makes 4 tortillas with aprox 3 oz of beef (1 per serving)
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LADYDUNN.


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The Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF) held its eighth Annual Conference, last month, at The Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland (outside of Washington, D.C.).
It was a highly successful confab for Tri-State delegations as the New Jersey chapter won top honors as the AHF national chapter of the year.
The Garden State chapter under the guidance of its president Gary Triolo has long been known in local and national circles for the quality and passion of its membership. "Tony Almeida of Robert Wood Johnson and Betty Perez really set the standard for our members early on," noted Triolo. The foodservice executive was quick to credit board member Angela O'Neil of the Hunterdon Medical Center with championing the New Jersey chapter's bid for the annual award.
"She did a great job of profiling our group's dedication to giving back to the communities we serve."
Highlighting AHF New Jersey's annual calendar is the association's annual full day Fall conference. The group makes an annual gift of the event's fees to the Food Bank of New Jersey. Those donations have grown to as much as $5000 to feed the hungry in the Garden State. Prior to that program AHF-NY sponsored a toy drive so that young children in the state would enjoy a Merry Christmas. Under Triolo's leadership, the group has continued its commitment to support the national association's scholarship initiatives.
"I'm convinced that the work we do as a group reflects many of the characteristics of our responsibilities at our facilities," Triolo continued. "We are part of the puzzle in which the patient and their family know that we are providing healthy, nutritious and tasty food to contribute to their caregiving and healing."
In addition to accepting national honors, New Jersey's healthcare foodservice professionals had busy agendas for their annual national conference. "Education, networking and monitoring are key components," noted Triolo.
The conference featured a wide diversity of educational seminars from branding to salt free cooking as well as benchmarking and a moving piece on motivating employees with Colonel Joe Ricciardi, PhD. The army veteran spoke on how The Brave Lead with Love, and detailed his approach to leading a team of over 1000 Soldiers to Afghanistan.
"The modernization of our industry truly means Healthcare Foodservice Reimagined," said Julie Jones, AHF President and Director of Nutrition Services at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. "At this year's conference, we were able to explore the abundance of new opportunities and innovative models for delivering delicious, healthy food options in our communities."
Formed in 2009, the Association for Healthcare Foodservice is composed of food and nutrition professionals from facilities that are self-operated. AHF advances the foodservice and hospitality industry in all healthcare segments by enabling its operator members to grow through continuing education, networking opportunities, annual conference, and innovative equipment and service through our business partners. AHF advocates for and supports its members to create best practice, while connecting the leaders that advance the industry.
To learn more about the AHF, please visit their website.


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I've said it before and I'll say it again. He was the greatest practical joker that ever lived. With just a few pieces of wire and a homemade battery, he has managed to cause more confusion than even the most sophisticated of computer viruses. I am referring, of course, to that madcap funster, Alexander Graham Bell.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. He was the greatest practical joker that ever lived. With just a few pieces of wire and a homemade battery, he has managed to cause more confusion than even the most sophisticated of computer viruses. I am referring, of course, to that madcap funster, Alexander Graham Bell.
His inspiration came in the early 1870s. America was healing from the Civil War. The Indian Wars were raging in the west, and Alex Bell's dog, Watson, was 12 years old. (That's right. In spite of what you may have heard to the contrary, Watson was the Bell family pooch.)
Watson's veterinarian, Dr. Chortle, was a close friend of Alex's. Between the two of them, they came up with some of the world's most classic gags. It is a little known fact that Dr. Chortle invented the whoopee cushion and the dribble glass. Not to be outdone, Alex designed the first handshake buzzer and the original prototype for an ice cube with a fly in it.
Both men enjoyed the joke invention rivalry which they shared until the day Dr. Chortle unveiled his masterpiece, fake dog poop. Alex was overcome with jealousy. Their friendly relationship turned sour. In order to get even with his former friend, as well as all the rest of the world's veterinarians, Alex invented the telephone. Never again would a veterinarian have an uninterrupted day to sit around inventing jokes. The telephone would see to that.
Now, over a century later, his plan is still working beautifully. Just yesterday, he got me three times. The first was when Mrs. Muffle called about her Dachshund, Hunch. I couldn't understand a word she said. Her voice was so soft that it was barely more than a whisper. Luckily, our office telephone has a volume control so I was able to turn her up.
"Hello, Doctor, she said. "This is Mrs. Muffle. Can you hear me OK? I have to whisper so Hunch doesn't hear me. If he knows I'm calling the vet, he'll pee on the rug."
She had a long list of questions which consumed 12 minutes that I really couldn't spare. Humoring her, I suggested that she call from a pay phone next time. That would ensure security from an eavesdropping pup.
My next call was from Mr. Decibel. If he was a factory, he would be cited for noise pollution. His voice is louder than a rock concert. He probably doesn't need a phone for conversations of less than two miles distance, but he uses one anyway. I put the phone to my ear without realizing that the volume was still turned up from Mrs. Muffle's call. I was knocked senseless. My hearing took two hours to return fully. Alex Bell undoubtedly chuckled in his grave.
After recuperating, I was given a message to call Mr. Macho about his dog, Pansy. But when I called the Macho home number, I was surprised to hear a man answer, "Kelly's Bar. May I help you?" I explained that I wanted the Macho house and must have dialed the wrong number.
"Oh, no, you got the right place," he said. "Macho spends a lot of time here so he used the call forwarding on his home phone to get his calls transferred to us. I'll get him for you."
A moment later, I heard the same voice yell, "Hey, Macho! You got a dog named Pansy? Your vet's on the phone."
I could hear the bar patrons burst into laughter. Comments such as, "Pansy? What's the matter, Macho, was the name Buttercup already taken?" and "What happened, did the dog wee wee on one of your lace doilies?"
When he got to the phone, his voice was a little louder than necessary.
"Thanks for calling, Doctor. We've been concerned about Panther, you know, our Pit Bull. He's been getting very aggressive lately."
I knew that the call was supposed to be about Pansy, the puffy Poodle.
Apparently, Mr. Macho was trying to save face with his friends by pretending to own Panther, the pugnacious Pit Bull. I played along. It was fun, but it wasted more time and therefore, Alex got me again.
Because of instances such as these, I have always viewed the telephone as a mixed blessing. It is a necessary evil and, as I have said, the greatest practical joke of all time. There is no use complaining, however, because I suppose it is here to stay. By the way, this column is rated PG. If I gave you my opinion of people who put me on hold while they answer their call waiting I would have to rate it an R.
Dr. Obenski owns the Allentown Clinic for Cats in Allentown, Pa.


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Remember Valentines Day parties back in elementary school? How you'd make a little memory keeper box to keep all your valentines cards in? I loved Valentines Day even back then, mostly for the free candy and the mandatory recognition from the cute boys in class whose mothers told them they had to pass out valentines to everyone.
Flash forward to now and I still have Valentine Day cards but no dedicated sit-down time to make my own box. So we at Lily & Val decided to change that with this adorable (and easy) DIY memory keeper box for adults. Perfect for your V-Day cards and everyday notes alike.
- 1 cardboard box (preferably small and easy to assemble – try a flat-rate box)
- Felt in assorted colors
- Scissors
- Fabric glue
- X-Acto knife
- Stickers and washi tape for decorating
Step One – Fold and Cut Your Box
I was pretty proud of myself when I realized that the perfect cardboard box for this project was free and easily accessible at the post office. Grab one of the smaller flat-rate shipping boxes (it comes pre-scored for easy folding) and you're good to go!
Before you fold the box, it's important to cut out the card opening. Determine which end you'd like the slot to be and measure the length of your biggest card. Use an X-Acto knife to cut the slot to that length and 1" wide.
I used the bar code on my flat-rate box as a guide for the width of the slot and adjusted the length to fit most cards.
Once you've cut out the slot, fold your box according to the box's design. The flat-rate box makes this really easy.
Step Two – Cover the Box in Felt
For my memory keeper, I decided to go with white and baby blue as it matches our L&V Valentines Day accent colors. I measured my box front and cut the baby blue felt to cover the front as well as the left and ride sides.
Next, I measured the top, bottom and back of the box and cut these out of white felt. For the card slot, I measured the white felt to cover the entire top side and then used my X-Acto knife to cut out the slot once the white felt was already glued down.
I recommend using fabric glue to secure your felt to the box as felt doesn't like to stick to surfaces unless you beat it into submission. I found that regular tacky or Elmer's glue wouldn't do the trick.
Step Three – Decorate your new Memory Keeper!
The best part! I took inspiration for my DIY memory keeper from our "Sending You Love" greeting card. In fact, I took so much inspiration from it that I glued it to the front of my box, along with a pink pencil image I printed out on cardstock.
The possibilities are endless! I went with a simple design that hinted at Valentines Day but could be used all year round for the many cards I plan to collect.
The best part about receiving cards and letters? Sending one back! I love a good handwritten note – and we even show you how to write a great thank-you card here. Need to organize your supplies? Try our DIY snail mail organizer kit here! Heck, we even have an entire Happy Mail category to provide endless inspiration for your notecard needs.
As you can see, we love everything handwritten around here. And we would love to see your DIY memory keeper box! Post a photo to Instagram and tag us with #lilyandvalliving, and if you liked this post, feel free to pin it with the image above!
What did you think? Does this bring back nostalgic vibes from elementary school? It did for me – I'm still just as bad with scissors.


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A very old recipe for flapjacks, with added seeds for use on long training cycles and reduced sugar to be suitable for children.
This is originally from a cookbook I used as a kid "Learnabout… Cooking", published by Ladybird Books in 1977! I still have the book.
I began adding the nuts and seeds because I was bringing the flapjacks on long training cycles. The sugar is reduced as I give these to my young son.
- 100g Caster Sugar (can reduce to 75g)
- 150g Golden Syrup (can reduce to 75g)
- 150g Butter
- 100g Raisins
- 50g Cashew Nuts
- 50g Sunflower seeds
- 50g Pumpkin Seeds
- 300g Porridge oats
Gently melt the sugar, Golden Syrup and butter in a large saucepan. Chop the seeds and nuts in a food processor or with a knife. Chop the raisins with a knife if necessary Add seeds, nuts and raisins to the saucepan and mix thoroughly.
Add the porridge oats and mix well.
Put the mixture into a baking tin and press down gently. Bake at 160C (325F) for up to 20 mins. Remove from the oven and let cool for a number of hours, even overnight. Remove the cooled flapjacks from the baking tin and cut into squares.


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Combination Skin Heroes
May 14th • Posted in Beauty
You may already know I'm a combination skin girl and having combination skin isn't as easy as it sounds when it comes to pick up some skincare products as depending on your own skin you may need some hydrating products as well as a few spot treatments. I have a little selection of products that work wonders on me and I wanted to share them, but even though I call them "combination skin heroes" please always remember your skin is surely different from mine and some of them may don't work for you as they do on me.
Although when I remove my makeup I often go for something on the oily side (oily products are the best in removing waterproof makeup), there's nothing better than the feeling of a bit of Bioderma Sebium H2O (£9.99) which is very similar to the original Bioderma micellar water but for oily or combination skins. This isn't as good in removing my eye makeup as the original Bioderma and it's slightly fragranced, but is very soothing and leave my skin always feeling cleaner but not dehydrated. It's thought to help in getting rid of impurities and in giving a smooth skin's texture. Something to use on a daily basis is the Aveeno Cream (£6.99) which is for me the perfect day face moisturizer: containing oatmeal it aims to hydrate dry and sensitive skin, but I think this is great for combination skin as well as it sinks in super easly, hydrates but not too much and is very light on the skin so that it can be applied under your makeup as well.
I have acne prone skin and I always want to keep cystic acne and spot at bay, and my most loyal ally against breakouts are BHAs which make the world of good for my skin and really works in avoiding spots and keeping my acne at bay. I love the Effaclar range from La Roche-Posay and my skin can't be more thankful to both the Astringent Micro-Exfoliant Lotion (£10.20) and the La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (£13.15). Both contains BHAs to help gently exfoliate over clogged pores, control shine and avoid the appearance of blemishes, but the former comes in a toner shape which I use after cleansing my skin, and the latter is a lovely and light serum to be applied before your usual moisturizer which truely makes wonders in keeping acne at bay. Another amazing product for acne prone skins is the Decleor Prolagene Lift Peeling Gel* (£46.50) which contains AHAs instead and is a chemical exfoliator to be used once or twice a week when you feel your skin need a detoxifying treatment. This acts in only 5 minutes and it's super easy to use and rinse off, but it really works wonders in exfoliating your skin and leaving a smoother complexion.
For dull skin days or a weekend treat I love having a face mask session and the best in suiting my skin are the Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Mask (£21.50) and the Soap & Glory™ No Clogs Allowed™ Detox Mask (£11.50). The former is super nice for combination skin as it brings the right amount of hydration while having also antibacterical properties and for that reason is also perfect for avoiding blemishes to appear. I also use this as overnight treatment on any blemish or spot I want to get rid of, and when comes the morning I always see a huge improvement. The latter is perfect for who has a combination to oily skin and need a little detox treatment now and again as this blue mask really helps to purify pores and avoiding shine.
Do you have any combination skin hero?


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Posted by Falingard on Friday, October 14, 2016, 6:30 PM
Comic updated!
This week, on Flaky Pastry... No, this has nothing to do with the recent release of Princess Maker 2 Refine on Steam.
It does, however, have everything to do with how I played the hell out of that very same game in its DOS incarnation, so many years ago.
Art, Character and story Copyright © Félix Lavallée 2005-2023


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We sat down with Whimsical artist Ann Potter to learn more about her colorful fiber art.
How long have you been making your art?
It has taken me a while to call myself an artist. I started out as farmer. My family had several llamas, then more llamas, then a few sheep, then angora mohair goats, then alpacas. So, what to do with all that fiber? I birth, raise, and shear my own animals. I wash and process the fiber, dye it, spin it, and then make unique items of clothing from it. I stick mainly to smaller items such as hats, scarves, cowls, and shawls. I love color and texture, so my clothing items tend to be unique and colorful. Perhaps, at times, over the top! So after I was spinner, and a fiber processer, and a dyer, and then making all these things, all of a sudden, I realized . . . I am a fiber artist! Working with all fiber is my happy place. I find it very relaxing, meditative, and fun.
What do you love about Whimsical Women, or a favorite memory from a past show?
Whimsical Women has been a special part of my life for many years. My children were in Luli's Kindergarten class! I remember when the shows were at Ellen Bonnet's home and there were 5-8 vendors. I love that the show has grown and that we continue to be able to honor Luli and Linda's dream of honoring their mother.
How can folks find your beautiful, unique pieces?
I sell items from my beautiful farm at the base of Pilot Mountain and at several small shows a year. However, I save my best for Whimsical Women! My first love.


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Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane by Suzanne Collins
Published: May 1st, 2005
Publisher: Scholastic
Pages: 309
Source: bought
Challenge: none
Other: Second book in the Underland Chronicles. There are five books in the series, all of them published.
Buy the book: Bookdepository
Note: this is not the first book in the series, and can therefore contain (minor) spoilers for the previous book in the series. Reading of this review is at your own risk.
In the months since Gregor first encountered the strange Underland beneath New York City, he's sworn he won't ever go back. But when another prophecy, this time about an ominous white rat known as the Bane, calls for Gregor's help, the Underlanders know the only way they can get his attention is through his little sister, Boots. Now Gregor's quest reunites him with his bat, Ares, the rebellious princess Luxa, and new allies and sends them through the dangerous and deadly Waterway in search of the Bane. Then Gregor must face the possibility of his greatest loss yet, and make life and death choices that will determine the future of the Underland.
Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane takes off a couple of months after Gregor the Overlander and we're immediately back into a very exciting story, this time focusing on another prophecy that has been made years ago. If you think things will get less awesome in the second book, you're wrong. It's just as exciting, fast paced and amazing as the first book in the series.
In this book we get to know Ares better. Ares is a bat, but despite being an animal, he has a very distinct personality, maybe even more than the other bats we've met so far. He is angry, and I'm not sure if I will ever end up liking him, despite what he did for Gregor in the first book. Gregor and Ares have to team up to be able to go on the quest that will help them fulfill the prophecy.
Collins shows once again that she is great at writing fast paced stories with lots of tension and adventure. Her writing has addictive qualities that make me just want to keep reading until I've flipped the very last page, leaving me hungry for more.
Four big fat stars for the second installment in The Underland Chronicles! Fast paced and exciting, you're in for an incredible adventure once more.


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This delicate eye cream instantly hydrates for plumping and lifting effect, as skin-friendly enzymes, vitamin C, green coffee and coconut water electrolytes brighten and smooth appearance. AquaCacteen, derived from prickly pear cactus, nourishes and soothes as water- binding nutrients provide lasting hydration for a lifted, firmer appearance and renewed vitality.
Size: 0.6 oz
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Apply to clean skin. Gently squeeze tube to dispense gel, glide from under eye towards outer corner and across the brow bone and pat into skin.
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LOS ANGELES, California -- A deadly flu epidemic continues to rage from coast to coast, and officials said the epidemic hasn't even reached its peak.
There are also three major strains of the flu circulating, and people have the chance of getting the flu three times this season.
Health officials said it's the worst they've seen in several years, and it has sent dozens of people to the hospital. Other people have suffered for days or weeks of illness at home.
Doctors said the flu season could get worse.
"The flu season is just peaking right now, so we have another four months of the flu to go," Dr. Michael Hirt said. "If you get one of those strains, your body is protected from that particular bug. However, the other two can attack you and you could get sickened again, up to three times."
Doctors advise people to take precautions to prevent getting sick, such as washing your hands. They also recommend that you get a flu shot.
If you feel any symptoms, you should seek medical attention right away.


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Bel Air Woman Wins $100,000 Playing Jumbo Cash Doubler
Nervously, a 66-year-old Lottery player entered the Claims Center with her son-in-law. Although she was a little shaky, you could tell that internally she was jumping for joy. That's because she was sitting on a $100,000 Jumbo Cash Doubler win that she had to hold on to all weekend.
"Even with my alarm system and hiding the ticket, I still did not sleep well for a couple of days," said the grandmother of two teenagers.
It was on Friday when lady luck appeared to this Bel Air resident. The fortunate player purchased her regular Lottery tickets and also picked up a King Cash scratch-off. She won $10 from that ticket and turned it in for a Jumbo Cash Doubler scratch-off. "It was new and right in front of me, so I chose that one," she said. "She likes those new tickets," said her son-in-law, who accompanied her to Lottery Headquarters. The winner said she scratched the ticket in the store, but first only revealed the bar code and had the retailer scan it for her. It said to take to the Lottery, so she scratched the rest of the ticket to see for how much she had won. "My legs turned to jello when I saw that it was for $100,000," she gently smiled.
The winner, who recently underwent two surgeries, said she is going to use the winnings towards medical bills. She said she will also buy something for herself and her grandkids, plus take the family out to a nice dinner. The winning ticket was purchased at Bel Air Liquors, located at 116 South Hickory Ave.


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Came "home" to Medellin, to the closest to a real home I've had since September 2014. Unpacked. Bought a kettle. And a teapot. Joined a new gym (this one isn't in a sex tourist hotel), went to spin class for the first time in forever. Took myself off for the long weekend.
Reading Taming Your Gremlin, and read First Comes Love (been ages since I read a whole novel!) Watching the last season of How I Met Your Mother, and The Magicians.
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In the 1980s, Traeger sparked a different way of smoking and grilling meat in place of the conventional propane or charcoal grill when they introduced the use of wood pellets in grilling. This review focuses on the best grills from Traeger and will help you figure out the one you need.
Traeger TFB42LZBC Lil Tex
If you want to experience the best wood pellet grilled flavor you may not have tasted anywhere else, the Traeger TFB42LZBC is an easy grill and smoker that is worth the try. You now have the chance of leaving behind the trouble of charcoal lighting and move on to convenient grilling.
An excellent feature of this Traeger grill is that it is versatile. It performs wonderfully on low and slow cooking as well as hot and fast grilling. You can use it for grilling, braising, among others.
In addition to its versatility, the grill is big enough to take care of your needs right away, whether home-based or commercial. Its grilling capacity is 418 square inches, so it can grill up to 16 burgers, 5 racks of ribs, or 4 whole chickens.
To help keep the temperatures of the grill within +/- 20 degrees F, it has a built-in digital elite controller.
Who Should Use This Grill?
Medium and large families – this grill is huge enough to cook food for a big group of people. So, if you want to prepare food with a smoky flavor for your gatherings and clean it up fast afterwards, this is the grill for you.
Business people – you can also use this grill if you are running a business. Even if you are just planning a small business and thinking about buying a smaller capacity grill, time will come when your business will expand and grow. Because of this, it is recommended that you purchase a grill that is as huge as the Traeger TFB42LZBC.
- Electronic ignition for easy start
- Food is cooked evenly
- Great for a variety of foods
- Smoky smell and flavor
- There is a tray at the bottom for easy grease draining
- Perfect for hot and fast grilling as well as slow and low cooking
- Safe to grill
- Power bill may go up if you use it often because the grill runs on electricity
- You cannot use the grill when the power goes out
Everything about the Traeger TFB42LZBC is great. Although there are a few drawbacks, you can manage it if you are a dedicated user. As matter of fact, if you love grilling, you can explore the big size of the unit and share the fun of grilling with your loved ones. The price of this grill is in line with the wide of benefits that it offers.
Traeger TFB65LZBC Texas Elite
The Traeger TFB65LZBC has even larger grilling capacity to accommodate all your grilling needs at one go. In fact, it has one of the largest grilling areas available in the market. With 600 inches of grilling capacity, your whole family and guests will surely enjoy the food you will prepare for them using the Texas Elite.
This grill has an automatic start ignition. You do not have to place your hand in the ignition and use a match to light it. With just an easy flick on the on/switch, the grill will get up to your desired temperature quickly. The wood pellets will be smoking within a few minutes.
The huge grilling space is split up into racks wherein you can cook directly into the heat, but there is also an area where you can keep the food warm without burning. It is perfect for grilling up to 6 whole chickens, 9 racks of smoked ribs, 24 burgers, or 32 hot dogs. Because of its large interior, you can cook your entire meal, from the main course to the side dishes, at the same time.
With the Digital Elite Controller feature, you have complete control on how you cook your meals using the Traeger TFB65LZBC. If you want it low and slow, you can turn it to the "Smoke" setting. For hot and fast grilling, you can set the temperature up to 450 degrees F. the Monitor temperature settings via the LED display.
This grill is portable, thanks to its wheels with locking casters. The durable wheels make it easy for you to glide this grill anywhere and the locking casters will keep it firm when parked and in use.
The Traeger TFB65LZBC also features porcelain grill grates. You can now grill any saucy rib racks without worrying about cleaning because its surface is non-stick, which makes it easy to clean.
- Easy to use
- Easy to disassemble for cleaning
- Versatile with huge grilling capacity
- Has dual meat-probe options for easy monitoring
- Low maintenance
- Durable
- Superior quality
- Has wheels with locking casters
- Quite expensive for average buyers
If you have been grilling for many years now and have not owned the Traeger TFB65LZBC Texas Elite, you have been missing a lot. While it is more expensive than other grills, its quality is unmatched. For smoking and grilling with the juiciest and best-tasting food, you can never go wrong with this grill.
Traeger TFB29PLB Bronson
With some added features, the Traeger TFB29PLB Bronson is an upgrade of the Traeger Junior pellet grill. It has a great shape, design, and assembly, which will suit both professional and amateur home chefs. Its small size is perfect for those who have a small backyard or for those who do not want immobile or bulky grills.
The Traeger TFB29PLB is easy to work with. You can start it with just a single push of a button. Unlike the conventional grill, you do not have to use gas, lighter fluid, or fire. It has an electronic ignition that automatically starts it by pushing the on/off button. Once you start it, you just have to adjust it to the right temperature and make sure the grill has enough pellets.
This grill has a Digital Thermostat, which is a great feature to allow you to grill without having to check it all the time. There is no need to always monitor if your food is burning, undercooked, or overcooked. You can adjust the temperature of the grill, so it automatically controls the pellets and airflow to make sure that it maintains a constant temperature all throughout.
Using this grill, you can do all sorts of cooking that an oven can do. You can use the Traeger TFB29PLB not just for smoking and grilling, but also for roasting, baking, and braising.
You will have a fun and trouble-free cooking experience with this grill. Once you put the food in it, most of the grease and drippings go into the drainage system that is installed within the grill. This means you do not have to do a vigorous cleaning when you are done grilling. Plus, it has grill grates that are porcelain-coated steel for rust protection and easy cleaning.
- Compact
- With drainage system for easy cleaning
- Has oversized plastic wheels for easy moving
- Cooks food evenly
- Durable
- No meat probe option
The Traeger brand is recognized for its quality, dependability, and durability, and the TFB29PLB Bronson is not an exception. Because of its tires and small design, you will find this grill easy to carry and move around. For a cheaper price than other models, you will have a great grilling experience with it. Although not as high quality as the abovementioned options, the features of the Traeger TFB29PLB Bronson is worth the money you invest on.


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Die Schone Mullerin by Franz Schubert
Die Schöne Müllerin is the first of the three great song cycles written by Schubert. He completed it in the autumn of 1823, a year which also saw the completion of his opera Fierabras and the orchestral music for Rosamunde.
Die Schöne Müllerin consists of twenty songs which are narrated in the first person. The basic theme is of a young man who is a miller, and who goes on a journey. He sees a miller girl who he falls in love with, but another man goes off with her and he is left desolate. Rather simplistic stuff for one of the greatest song cycles ever written, but Schubert saw the potential of the poetry and proceeded with the music.
The poems are by Wilhelm Müller who was a gifted writer and poet from around the same period as Schubert. It is not clear whether the two men knew one another, but Schubert certainly obtained a copy of the anthology Poems from the Posthumous Papers of an Itinerant Horn-Player, published in Dessau in 1821. Müller's cycle of poems appears in this in a slightly longer form; Schubert decided not to set the prologue or epilogue, and also chose not to compose music for the three poems Das Mühlenleben, Erster Schmerz, Letzter Schertz and Blümlein Vergissmein which appear in Müller's original.
The songs of Die Schöne Müllerin are, of course, Lieder, the musical form in which Schubert was one of the greatest exponents. The piano and vocal parts are of equal importance and intertwine with each other. Schubert was also one of the first composers to set a whole cycle of lieder rather than just one at a time; previously he had set small groups together but this was the first large collection of poems he had written music for. He had previously received suggestions for poems to set but did not feel they were right for the purpose (Schubert Die Schöne Müllerin Cambridge University Press, Susan Youens 1992).
The poems are as follows:-
- Das Wandern
- Wohin?
- Halt!
- Danksagung an den Bach
- Am Feierabend
- Der Neugierige
- Ungeduld
- Morgengruss
- Des Müllers Blumen
- Tränenregen
- Mein!
- Pause
- Mit dem grünen Lautenbande
- Der Jäger
- Eifersucht und Stolz
- Die liebe Farbe
- Die böse Farbe
- Trockne Blumen
- Der Müller und der Bach
- Des Baches Wiegenlied
Die Schöne Müllerin is in German but most recordings come accompanied by booklets containing translations of the poems, so following the story isn't usually difficult.
There is a huge number of recordings of this song cycle and the different singers do have their merits. For me, however, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and Gerald Moore's now quite venerable record is hard to beat and comes complete with Winterreise and Schwanengesang, making it extremely good value for money.Franz Schubert: Lieder, Vol. 3 is available second hand as as disc from Amazon.com, or you can buy the MP3 download.
As a contrast, Peter Schreier's recording of the cycle with Konrad Ragossnig on the guitar is also a very beautiful and perfectly legitimate performance. It is a little more expensive than the Fischer-Dieskau/Moore one, but well worth adding to your collection. Schubert: Die schone Mullerin D.795 (arranged for voice and guitar by Ragossnig and Duarte) also only seems to be available second hand from Amazon.com, but is worth hunting down.Both CD's are from my library, and were bought with my own money.
You Should Also Read:
Schubert's Song Die Forelle The Trout
Schubert's Trout Quintet D.667
Schubert's Impromptus for Piano
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text: The next stop on Director Alexander Payne's twisted travelogue is Nebraska (A-), and it's a corker of a film, a comic father-son road trip wrapped within a requiem for the American Dream. Veteran actor Bruce Dern sheds all vanity as a befuddled cotton swab tipped codger who believes he has won a sweepstakes. Will Forte is a revelation as the preternaturally sensitive sad sack of a son who reluctantly takes dad on a journey to collect his prize and perhaps his last shreds of dignity. Lyrically paced and perfectly cast (June Squibb is hilarious as the long suffering matriarch), the film sneaks up into some of its life lessons. Although the central performance isn't all that showy, it's quietly affecting. The film is a black and white mini-masterpiece that is slyly observant and quite touching.


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The Glenlivet | Second New Permanent Release For The Glenlivet Nàdurra Range | 9th September, 2014
Published Date: 9th September 2014
The Glenlivet has unveiled a second new permanent expression in its innovative Nàdurra range, building on its leadership of the dynamic growth of craft spirits. The Glenlivet Nàdurra First Fill Selection is drawn from casks made from American White Oak that have never before been used to mature Scotch whisky, with these casks – a popular choice of distillers at The Glenlivet since the early 1900s – imparting hints of creamy vanilla to this wonderfully rich single malt.
Bottled at cask strength, The Glenlivet Nàdurra First Fill Selection will be available around the world and including within the UK, US and Sweden, rolling out from September 2014, priced at $80. The expression will also be available in Global Travel Retail at 48% ABV.
The release follows the initial launch of The Glenlivet Nàdurra Oloroso in Travel Retail Europe earlier this year and is supported by a new cask strength edition of this expression. The Glenlivet Nàdurra Oloroso Cask Strength will also enter domestic markets, including India, Canada and Taiwan from the same month, priced at $75.
These new permanent expressions showcase the versatility and multi-layered quality of The Glenlivet, whilst meeting the growing demand for handcrafted single malt whiskies with an interesting twist. The range is crafted in small batches using traditional production methods and capturing the original passion behind George Smith's distillery. Celebrating the highly skilful traditions of whisky making at The Glenlivet, all expressions in the Nàdurra range are bottled without chill-filtration, offering the additional complexity, body and texture of a whisky that has just been drawn from the cask.
The 19th Century production methods, combined with maturation in first-fill American Oak casks, imparts The Glenlivet Nàdurra First Fill Selection with an inviting aroma of soft vanilla, fudge and sweet, ripe pears, developing into a tropical mix of pineapple, banana and citrus on the palate and leading to a refreshing finish.
Nikki Burgess, Global Brand Director for The Glenlivet comments; "Whisky enthusiasts have admired The Glenlivet for its signature smooth and fruity flavour profile for nearly 200 years so, with our Nàdurra range, we want to highlight the skill and craftsmanship behind The Glenlivet. The Glenlivet Nàdurra has long held an extra special place in the hearts of single malt whisky connoisseurs and we are confident that our new Nàdurra innovations will satisfy their increasing appetite for excellence in single malt whisky craftsmanship."
The new expression comes in refreshed packaging, first introduced in April 2014, which all future expressions of The Glenlivet Nàdurra will be released in to emphasise the handcrafted nature of the range. The design includes a prominent batch number, cask-like stamps and a more visible translation of the Gaelic word, Nàdurra – meaning natural – to illustrate the essence of the brand.
The Glenlivet Nàdurra First Fill Selection (cask strength) tasting notes
Colour: Light gold
Nose: An enticing mix of soft vanilla, fudge notes and sweet ripe pears engulf the senses
Taste: A tantalisingly tropical mix of juicy pineapple and ripe banana cut with a zesty citrus flourish
Finish: Medium and refreshing
The Glenlivet Nàdurra First Fill Selection 48% ABV tasting notes
Colour: Light gold
Nose: An abundant bouquet of sweet, soft pears and creamy vanilla fudge
Taste: A deliciously sweet mix of tropical pineapple and ripe banana coupled with a delightful citrus sparkle
Finish: Medium and refreshing
The Glenlivet Nàdurra Oloroso Cask Strength tasting notes
Colour: Bright gold
Nose: Aromas of ripe peaches, with gentle notes of cinnamon and rich fruit cake
Palate: Soft, creamy toffee, with the fruitiness of juicy sweet clementine oranges
Finish: Long and sweet, leading to a slightly dry, spicy finish
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This was created for all the innocent lives lost due to police brutality and all the innocent victims that have been unjustly killed by the police. From 2014-2019 in the U.S. alone, over 60 unarmed men and boys of color have been unjustly killed by police forces. This was created to raise awareness to the fact that racial profiling is still a big issue in today's society and we are NOT all treated equal by the police. Those of us with colored skin have to take extra precautions and behave differently when we are confronted by the police. So make a statement with this tee and spread the message, "HANDS UP DON'T SHOOT". Skin color alone should not be a reason why a policeman pulls out a firearm on an unarmed citizen, it's NOT okay.
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Wedding Day Countdown with Fitness Entrepreneur Aubre Winters
Positioned on the banks of the Cooper River, our fair lady in Mount Pleasant boasts views of the iconic Arthur Ravenel Bridge, golden marshland and unforgettable sunsets.
Lowcountry murals, wrought iron chandeliers, and rocking chairs on the back porch establish that alluring Southern atmosphere found only in Charleston.
Long-lasting memories await just over the bridge at the Cooper River Room.
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Everyone loves food so chances are that if you have a bucket list you probably have some food related items on your list so here are some of the food and drink items that I have crossed off my bucket list so far. Note – Some of the following list items contain the consumption of alcohol. I'm of legal drinking age and I do not in any way promote or condone underage drinking or irresponsible drinking. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol abuse you can go to https://ncadd.org/index.php for help and information .
Number 91. make jolly ranchers suckers crossed off 11/18/12
When I was looking through Pinterest I saw some pictures showing how to make Jolly Rancher suckers and I knew I had to add it to my list! I love hard candy and lollypops so I knew that I would love making these suckers. They were really easy to make and they tasted amazing!
Number 35. Play beer pong. Crossed off 1/14/2014
This is a classic college game some might even say that it is a rite of passage! Since I did not go to a four year college, I never really had a chance to play it. This is one list item that I did not plan ahead of time. My friend knew that this was on my bucket list and while we were at the store before going to my house she asked if I wanted to cross it off the night of course I said yes because I love crossing things off my bucket list . We played the game that night I was not very good at it but it was a lot of fun! It was worth playing.
#43 become a vegetarian . Crossed off 9/1/12
I had tried to be a vegetarian before but it did not last very long because I was not prepared and I had not done research about how to eat right. When I decided to cross off this list item I did lots of research and I set a date when I was going to go Vegetarian. I was successful this time and I have been a vegetarian for almost three years now! I love being a vegetarian I have gotten to try all kinds of food that I probably would have not tried before.
#9 try bud light platinum Crossed off 5/30/12
Bud light is my favorite beer and when I saw that bud light platinum was coming out I was very excited to try it , so I added it to my list . When I got to drink it I really enjoyed the taste. I still like the original better but I'm glad I put this one on my list it was definitely worth trying .
#74 make up a recipe Crossed off March 2015
This one kind of just happened I ended up making a very simple and kind of weird sandwich but I love it and it felt good to cross one more thing off my list .
Awesome gooey surprise sandwich
Recipe by Christina Epperly
1. Two pieces of any kind of sliced bread
2. Two slices of pepper jack cheese
3. Mustard
1. Take both slices of bread and lay them out on a microwavable plate
2. Put one slice of pepper jack cheese on each slice of bread ,Then put the slices together
3. Put bread and cheese in the microwave for 30 seconds
4. Take sandwich out of microwave and pull pieces of bread apart (be careful cheese will be hot )
5. Put a dot of mustard in the middle of the cheese on each slice of bread
6. Put the slices together and eat !
#84 eat an entire bottle of whipped cream in one sitting . Crossed off 11/26/12
Now this one was pretty easy but also crazy to cross off , I bought a bottle of whipped cream and then when I got home I sat down in the living room and I started to empty the can it was fun because I have a major sweet tooth but I started to feel a little sick after a while so I drank some water. I was happy when I was finally finished. I'm glad I did this one but I don't want to do it again.
#90 try deep fried Twinkies crossed off 6/23/12
Trying new food can be lots of fun so I decided to put this on my list because I knew that it would be very interesting to try. One summer day at the boardwalk I decided to cross this list item off. The deep fried Twinkies were pretty good, it was not amazing but it is worth trying at least once.
Happy bucket listing – Christina Epperly