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With Hurricane Irma and Tropical Storm Jose tracking toward the East Coast of the United States, it's important to start thinking about your hurricane plan and kit.
Along with flashlights, batteries, first aid kit and other emergency supplies, you should also have enough non-perishable food and water for yourself, your family and your pets.
Make sure you keep special dietary needs and allergies into consideration.
Here's what you should be grocery shopping for (or making sure you already have at home), according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Red Cross and other national organizations.
Water: At least a gallon (about eight 16-ounce bottles of water) per person, per day (56 bottles per person for a week).
Juice, sports drinks, caffeinated beverages and other drinks in boxes or plastic bottles.
Milk, either shelf-stable or powdered (just make sure you have more water on hand for the powdered milk).
Non-perishable foods
Cans: Soups, stews, vegetables, beans and others that can be eaten hot or cold.
Meat: Dried meats like beef jerky, canned or vacuum-sealed pouches of tuna, chicken, potted meat or sausages.
Snacks: Crackers, fresh fruit with a longer shelf life (think apples, oranges and pears), granola bars, dried fruit, trail mix, nuts, apple sauce, fruit cups, cereal, peanut or other nut butters. Stay away from fruit, bread and other items that will go bad or get stale in a short time.
Pet food: Dry or wet food in cans or sealed containers or bags, bowls, vitamins and medications, plus enough water for each pet.
Other supplies
Manual can opener.
Swiss Army Knife or other multi-purpose tool.
Disposable plates, bowls, silverware and napkins.
Garbage bags, paper towels, hand sanitizer or wipes, storage containers.
Fuel for cooking or for vehicles.
First aid kit and any medications.
Flashlights, batteries, chargers.
Cell phone, radio.
Blankets or sleeping bags, sturdy shoes, extra sets of clean clothes.
Copies of important documents, a map and emergency contacts in a zip-top bag.
Extra cash.
Generator or other backup power supplies.
Pet carriers, leashes, vaccination records and ID tags.
Food safety
Make sure to eat food from home before it goes bad – start with what's not expired yet, but might be if the power goes out – and then move on to shelf-stable food items.
Water must be at a rolling boil for at least 1-3 minutes to kill bacteria, or by adding 1/8 of a teaspoon of new, unscented household bleach. You can also use water purification tablets or filters sold at most sporting goods stores, pharmacies and online.
If the power goes out, make sure to keep the doors of your refrigerator and freezer shut to keep things cold for as long as possible. Once the temperature rises above 40 degrees, bacteria can begin to grow. A freezer can keep food at a safe temperature for 1-2 days. You can move food to coolers filled with ice or ice packs to prolong their shelf life.
For other hurricane kit items and preparedness tips, go to www.newsobserver.com/news/weather/article153675844.html.
Abbie Bennett: 919-836-5768, @AbbieRBennett


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The City of El Monte offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of its employees and their families. Offering competitive benefits is a top priority for the City. Our employees have access to several benefits, including:
- CalPERS Health Plan
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i remember my first trip to london, when i was 9-years-old, i was astounded by the large, cathedral like department stores. the ones that stuck out to me the most were harvey nichols and liberty - still among my favorites today. at that time, a mall to me was the sherman oaks galleria - retrospectively, a suburban hell stuck in the middle of los angeles, that would be the ideal for Mall USA (making appearances in valley girl and fast times at ridgemont high. anyways, i'm going off on quite a tangent, but my point is - liberty offered something very different to what i had been accustomed to, and i still latch on to that memory - and my first introductions to liberty prints and vivienne westwood (a truly memorable experience for a budding design enthusiast).
seems stateside we're finally getting the liberty fever, with target and mac both slated for collaborations coming out in the next week and a half, (march 14 and march 11th, respectively). seems about right, not long ago, hermes even created a range with liberty. target's collaboration includes everything from household items like melamine plates and candles, to bikes, umbrellas, ties, and stationary. i don't know about you, but i'm all about this floral invasion


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PITTSBURGH, PA – VisitPITTSBURGH today announced at its Summer Spotlight event that the local travel and tourism industry continues to account for billions of dollars in total annual spending for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. The event, which was held at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown, helped celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, which runs May 1-7.
Citing recent visitor spending numbers, including those just released by the Pennsylvania Tourism Office, VisitPITTSBURGH said that visitor spending in Allegheny County in 2014 increased $100 million over the previous year to more than $5.7 billion. In addition, more than 40,000 Allegheny County residents are now employed in travel and tourism jobs or jobs supported by travel and tourism.
The $5.7 billion in visitor spending in Allegheny is broken down as follows:
According to Craig Davis, president and CEO of VisitPITTSBURGH, "Special thanks go to all Pittsburghers and residents of Allegheny County and surrounding counties who make our city so welcoming and such a popular place to visit. They truly are the ones who have helped fuel our city's transformation and who every day put a great face on our city."
Davis said that according to the Pennsylvania Tourism Office, there were more than 11.3 million overnight stays in Allegheny County in 2014. In addition, state and local tax revenue generated by visitors was $356 million in 2014, up from $349 million the previous year.
"Our city and county growth, of course, has been led by the vision and hard work of our elected officials and business leaders," said Davis. "And, VisitPITTSBURGH is just one of the many organizations and individuals who are helping to drive visitors to Pittsburgh through tourism, business development, higher education, health care, banking, technology, sports, theatre, energy, special events and many other industries. That is one of the reasons why our city is on so many top 10 lists. The other reason is that Pittsburgh is a red hot brand thanks to our growing restaurant scene, hotels, museums, Cultural District, attractions, beauty and river life and the David L. Lawrence Convention Center."
Davis said that this week three organizations -- the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon -- again helped positively impact the local economy and put Pittsburgh in the national spotlight.
"Congratulations to the Penguins who are having great playoffs," said Davis. "Every home game in the second round will result in total spending in our city of more than $4.1 million. Also, congratulations to Patrice Matamoros and the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon team for another great weekend. This event has developed into a weekend of races highlighted by the marathon. The total spending to our local economy is now more than $10.2 million."
"In addition, our Pirates had a great April, and the team has had a significant economic impact on our city, especially during the past three playoff years. That impact increases when the Pirates host teams such as the Cubs and Cardinals whose fans travel well. And, in June, of course, the U.S. Open returns to Oakmont for the ninth time. The USGA predicts $140 million in economic impact for this year's event."
Tourism and travel should remain strong this year and well into the future, according to Davis. Last year, VisitPITSBURGH booked 577 meetings and conventions for 2015 and beyond, which equates to more than 272,000 room nights and more than $155 million dollars in future direct spending to our economy. In addition, its Sports Development team booked 52 sports events and more than 65,000 room nights, contributing more than $49 million dollars in direct spending to Allegheny County.
"As we said at our annual meeting in March, 2014 and 2015 were great years for tourism in Allegheny County, and we anticipate another great year in 2016," said Davis.
VisitPITTSBURGH is the official tourism marketing and promotion agency of the Pittsburgh region. It is dedicated to generating convention, trade show and leisure travel business for the Pittsburgh region.


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Long time no see la!!! 這幾個月裏,我在practice我的中文,我想試試用中文來寫這個Blog,但在這裏寫Blog的人的文法實在太好,希望不會俾人笑。請多多包容我的錯字,錯文法和有時會用英文寫。我不是扮ABC/CBC, 我只是中文和英文都不好,所以要一起用才可表達我的意思。希望寫多點會有進步。 最近,除了飯盒以外,我在學習做蛋糕。今日,我為我的好朋友學校的烘焙買賣日...
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Bar Refaeli has signed up to film a new reality TV series.
The supermodel, who split from boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio earlier this year (11), will follow in the footsteps of Heidi Klum and launch a search for the world's next top model with prestigious talent company One Management.
Refaeli will serve as an adviser to the contestants, according to the New York Post.
Scouted is set to premiere on E! on 28 November (11).


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Glaxo onboards promotional doctors
GlaxoSmithKline made a bit of a wave when it announced in December that it would no longer pay doctors to promote its drugs or to attend medical conferences.
Now comes part two: While Glaxo will not pay external doctors to talk up its drugs, it will hire doctor employees who will then go out into the field to discuss the company's drugs, reports Bloomberg.
Bloomberg reports that the new strategy will result in fewer doctors talking on GSK's behalf, and that this new crew has an added benefit: no need to report these payments under the Sunshine Act because these physicians work for GSK and are not presented as a disinterested party. Bloomberg posits this may knock GSK PhDs into being equated with medical science liaisons because these doctors will not be able to offer medical advice and are not practicing physicians.


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After delving into the dangers of contemporary American motherhood in the documentary The Business of Being Born, producer Ricki Lake is back with another parenting-related feature.
Directed by Dana Ben-Ari, Breastmilk looks much warmer and more celebratory than its predecessor. The documentary follows several families, including those with gay parents and mothers unable to produce milk, to explore the rewards and anxieties of breastfeeding.
Lake is currently working on a new doc about the dangers of hormonal birth control called Sweetening the Pill.
Breastmilk opens May 7 in New York, May 16 in LA, and will expand across the summer.
As a side note, if you're interested in reading about breasts from an all-encompassing (medical, scientific, anthropological, and aesthetic) perspective, I highly recommend Florence Williams' Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History.
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Almost three months after Andy Reid took over as Chiefs head coach, he was able to hire Brad Childress as a senior offensive assistant.
Childress, 56, was Reid's offensive coordinator and/or quarterbacks coach for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999 through 2005. He then left to become the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings, where he had a 39-35 record and won two NFC Central championships.
He was fired by the Vikings after 4 1/2 seasons.
Childress was out of football in 2011 and returned last season as offensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns.
Reid wanted to hire Childress when he first joined the Chiefs in January but Childress remained under contract to the Browns. Only recently did the Browns, who also have a new coaching staff, agree to let Childress out of his contract and join Reid's staff.
Reid has said he will call the offensive plays, at least initially. Otherwise, the Chiefs have a first-year offensive coordinator in Doug Pederson, so Reid will rely on the experience of Childress to help guide the offense.
The offensive coaching staff also includes Matt Nagy (quarterbacks), Eric Bieniemy (running backs), David Culley (wide receivers), Tom Melvin (tight ends) and Andy Heck (offensive line).


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New nursing student question...what do you use to carry all these books?!
What do you recommend?
About TiffTiff
Joined: Sep '11; Posts: 20; Likes: 3Jan 10, '12Honestly, I rarely take my books to school. I have a North Face backpack with a padded compartment for my laptop (which I only sometimes take to school). I would occasionally take a book but mostly I had my binder - one huge one with stuff for every class so I didn't have to be organized and make sure the right things got into the correct binders or that the correct binders made it to class on their respective days - and pens and paper. With the big binder and sometimes my laptop, my load was semi-heavy so I appreciate having a well constructed backpack with sturdy straps.Jan 10, '12I just bought a backpack with wheels. I haven't used it yet since my school doesn't start until next week, but it was recommended by several students in the class ahead of me.Jan 10, '12I also rarely take my books to school. I only bring my binder. I would wait on buying a pricey backpack until you know if you are going to need to cart them around. I have a $9 basic canvas pack with one pocket and have never felt that I needed anything bigger/ better. (Unless you have a laptop that needs protecting)
Not to knock the people with wheeled backpacks, but I would caution against them. Some of them dont easily fit under the desks and you end up having to leave them in the aisle. People have to climb over you. People trip. It can be distracting during lecture.
Dont sweat the small stuff though. soon enough you will have much more daunting perdicaments than which pack to choose.Jan 10, '12my books usually stay at home. some classes i left the book in school and followed the teacher in the book and carried the book home in my arms to study for the test. to school i use the LL bean super deluxe book pack. got it about 7 years ago, used it for 2 and still looks new. the super padded straps are prob the reason i can stand up straight. i carry 1 1/2 binder for current notes which i transfer to a 3" at home after each test. i very rarely bring my laptop but it does fit in my backpack. besides the binder, i have pens, pencils, sticky notes, planner, and personal journal. heavy stuff like 3 hole punch, tube of hand cream, water bottle, and computer paper live in my locker in school. if you know you have a weaker back i say get the wheely.Jan 10, '12You don't need to take all your books with you. If you want to take any...find out exactly which one(s) you will need for that day and just take those. I rarely take my because everything we need comes from Power Points.Jan 10, '12Also, if u really need to have a book with u in class u could check out the heavier ones from the library that class per so ur not hauling 200# of text with u for 8hrsJan 10, '12I almost never have a textbook with me at school unless I know I am going to have some weird time inbetween class to read. I also break my classes down into 1 inch notebooks and take them as I need them. I have not had a problem yet.Jan 10, '12A back pack on wheels!!! Those roller back packs are life savers. Im a nursing student and thats what I use. Im also lucky enough to have lockers at my school..If you don't have lockers then I recommend leaving your books in the car and just go back and forth and get what you need, because If you carry them ALL- it hurts!!
Hope this helped... and good luck in schoolJan 10, '12I went through several backpacks before finally investing in my JanSport backpack. (padded shoulder straps, laptop compartment).
I always carry my books to class - if I have a break, I leave some in my car and switch out during the breaks so it doesn't kill my back. I like my bookbag because I can fit everything I need (my classmates joke about me because I have everything, but funny they always come and ask me if they don't! :spin: ) And if I have extra time, I have everything I need to do homework or whatever I need.
I'm not a big fan of the roller backpacks. The one I had, when I decided to pick it up and put it on, the wheels dug into my lower back. (it snows where I am so sometimes I had to pick it up like that...)Jan 10, '12Quote from TiffTiffA Forklift?What do you recommend?
Seriously though, like many have already mentioned, I don't bring books to class, unless we are told specifically to "bring this or that book tomorrow". Not only would I need a suitcase to bring them all, I bike to school, so I try to minimize what is in my backpack...folder with powerpoints, notebook, water bottle, lunch, bike lock, etc...it fills up rather quickly. If you are just starting, you just have to feel it out to find out which books (if any) you need to have in class.Jan 10, '12I will be purchasing a backpack on wheels and praying I don't have to carry every book for every class. To me, thats rediculous...but whatever. I'll either leave my books in the car and carry the ones I need if I know I'll be using them, or put them in my locker (I'm fortunate to have one, thank goodness). With breaks in between classes, it should work out and I'll be able to fetch them.Jan 11, '12I use a JanSport rolling backpack (got on clearance for $35 this time last year from officemax). I actually haven't been using it as much since pretty much all of the books include an access code for an online version. Any work we do at school that involves computers means you have access to the books as well.
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Beloved train-themed restaurant that gave out
free lollipops to kids to close Saturday
An iconic Evergreen Park restaurant is expected to close
Snackville Junction, the 1950s style diner, 9144 S. Kedzie Ave., was best known for delivering hamburgers on an electric train that ran along tracks on the lunch counter and for the tradition of handing out suckers to kids.
The Perez-Rogers family, which has owned the restaurant for past seven years, announced on Facebook that they "lost their struggle against foreclosure of Snackville Junction."
The restaurant got its start in Chicago's Beverly community more than 60 years ago and moved to Evergreen Park in the 1970s. The Perez-Rogers purchased the restaurant from the original owner and reopened it in 2008.
The owners said in a Facebook posting that they did everything possible to keep the restaurant open.
"We have worked very hard the last seven years to continue with this beloved tradition. We've done everything in our power to comply with our initial agreement with the bank that financed our mortgage. We were diligent and prompt with our monthly payments, insurance and everything else that a business owner is expected to do."
The family said the bank that holds the mortgage demanded the entire outstanding loan balance when it came time to renew the loan.
"After a year-long attempt to negotiate, there is no longer anything we can do. We are broken hearted and felt the need to communicate this very unfortunate circumstance."
The owners also thanked their patrons for their support and well wishes.
"Thank you so much for sharing all of your wonderful memories with us.
We will miss all the adorable children and their families. We were so fortunate to have been a part of this historical and iconic institution. We hope that somewhere somehow the Snackville Junction choo-choo will return to deliver those anticipated suckers."
Patrons turned to Facebook to express their love of the diner.
"So sad to hear that you will be leaving. The kids enjoyed going there to get their food delivered on the train and the lollipops too. Everyone had a smile on their face and the food was great," one person posted.
The wrong business is closing. A family tradition for 60 years and a place where 16-year-old kids can learn what it's like to have a job. This is so wrong, another patron posted.


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Cognac Club Chair
Cognac Club Chair
In 2013, Taylor Forrest began making furniture based on a love of natural materials combined with Bauhaus ingenuity. The brand's Club Chair is a wide-set piece made from one piece of leather that's hand-stitched to a minimal blackened steel frame.
- Handmade in New York of vegetable-tanned leather, blackened steel, and waxed cotton cord
- Measures 32" H x 28" W x 28" D
- Leather is minimally processed, vegetable-tanned, and sourced domestically; it has undergone no corrective "grain stamping" to alter the natural look of the full-grain hide
- Nude-colored nylon glides are applied to feet to protect floor from scratching
- To clean and protect leather, Taylor Forrest recommends Bick 4 by Bickmore; always follow manufacturer's instructions and test first on an inconspicuous spot
- Ships in six to eight weeks
- FINAL SALE: Due to the custom nature of this product, returns are not allowed
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You can say what you want about the Springboks' skills and style of play, but there is no doubting they are a team of excellent character, as proven by their come-from-behind 16-12 victory over Ireland in Dublin at the weekend. By KEN BORLAND.
Trailing 3-12 at half-time – a scoreline which flattered them, if anything – the Springboks produced a wonderful second-half display to allow coach Heyneke Meyer to claim his first away victory.
It was a victory built on magnificent defence. To keep Ireland scoreless in the second half, allowing them just one missed shot at goal, was a superb effort and testament to enormous discipline and commitment.
That defence was at its best in the last 25 minutes, when three Ireland attacks of 14, nine and 13 phases respectively foundered on the resolute green-and gold-wall.
The first half was totally different.
The locals were undoubtedly contemplating kegs of celebratory Guinness as Ireland thoroughly dominated the first half. The Springboks were ill-disciplined and were made to pay as referee Wayne Barnes seemed to have his eye on them, penalising them 11 times in the first 40 minutes.
And apart from conceding four penalties to flyhalf Jonathan Sexton, the Springboks could get nothing going themselves, having just a solitary Pat Lambie penalty to their name at the break as their moves came to naught due to handling errors or turnovers at the breakdown, where Ireland dominated in the first half.
The Springboks' tactical kicking was also poor, and on the several occasions they did try something ambitious with ball in hand, it was often from the wrong positions and without the hard work having been done first on the inside. The result was one-off runners isolated out wide and either a penalty or a turnover to Ireland.
It was one of those days when nothing seemed to go right for the Springboks. They had even lost their talismanic and hugely popular loosehead prop, Beast Mtawarira, to heart palpitations on the morning of the Test. (He has since been released from hospital and should be fine to continue with the tour).
Even JP Pietersen was harshly yellow-carded for a tackle that was a split second too early, the refereering team undoubtedly being swayed by the howling of the capacity crowd.
It would have been so easy for this largely inexperienced team to have lost their composure and crumbled to an embarrassing defeat, but instead they came out in the second half and produced a compelling 40 minutes of rugby that were devoid of the errors that had blighted their first half.
A fiery start to the second half saw a penalty kicked to touch – credit to captain Jean de Villiers for that – and an impressive rolling maul was launched, which Ireland captain Jamie Heaslip could only bring down illegally, earning himself a yellow card.
Shortly thereafter, scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar sniped over under the poles for the only try of the match.
That cut the deficit to 10-12, and the Springboks played the percentages much better thereafter. The ball was kept in hand, but it was also kept tighter with short passes from the rucks, and eventually Ireland cracked under the barrage of ball-carriers, going offsides and allowing Lambie to grab the lead with his second penalty.
The Ireland offensive plan was based on the possibility of earning penalties within kickable distance rather than any obvious threat to the tryline, but the defence of the Springboks was nevertheless magnificent.
The skills of openside flank Francois Louw on the ground also helped tremendously, as did the introduction of loosehead prop Heinke van der Merwe in the 64th minute, the Ireland-based prodigal son earning crucial penalties in his first two scrums.
The return of Van der Merwe to the Springbok fold after playing just one Test against Wales in 2007 could well be one of the major success stories of the Meyer tenure. The former Lions prop was rated as one of the strongest scrummagers in the country before joining Leinster in 2010, and he can also play tighthead, a position where there is a serious lack of depth in South African rugby.
The performances of all four props who played was impressive, while hooker Adriaan Strauss was an almost manic presence all over the field as he won his family battle with cousin and Irish debutant Richardt Strauss.
Lock Eben Etzebeth's work in the lineouts was once again of the highest quality, while the physical presence he and loose forwards Willem Alberts and Duane Vermeulen brought to the contest was also instrumental in the defensive steel of the Springboks.
While De Villiers received the ball almost impossibly flat in midfield and still made yards every time, the most talked-about backline player was Lambie.
The troubles of the first half aside, the 22-year-old produced a solid if unspectacular display, although he was instrumental in the impressive change of game plan in the second half that proved the mental abilities of this Springbok outfit. DM
Photo: South Africa's Jean De Villiers is challenged by Ireland's Richardt Strauss (L) in the international rugby union match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin November 10, 2012. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
"Why would Kim Jong-un insult me by calling me 'old' when I would never call him 'short and fat?' Oh well I try so hard to be his friend - and maybe someday that will happen!" ~ Donald J Trump


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Back in 1988, Michael Dukakis beat Al Gore for the Democratic nomination for president. Then Dukakis lost the fall race to Republican George Herbert Walker Bush.
And that was that.
Dukakis went back to Massachusetts, finished his term as the state's highly-regarded governor.
Gore went back to the Senate, passed on a 1992 presidential run and then ended up as Bill Clinton's vice president and the 2000 Democratic nominee for president. Then he became a movie star, won a Grammy and picked up a Nobel Peace Prize.
They are both good men. But you won't hear much about them in a Democratic debate these days. History has moved forward, except for in a Republican Party that seems to be more interested in the political contests of the 1980s than the challenges of the 21st century.
Wednesday night's NBC/Politico debate at the Ronald Reagan Library between the Republican presidential candidates featured frequent and bizarre tangles between the contenders over Gore and Dukakis — and, of course, former President Reagan.
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, who arrived at the Reagan Library on a mission to stall Texas Governor Rick Perry's rise in the polls, took the first shot.
Perry has been talking up the relative economic vibrance of Texas, but Romney argued the Texan's policies had less to do with it than state tax policies and a right-to-work law that were in place long before Perry took charge. "Governor Perry doesn't believe that he created those things," said Romney. "If he did, it would be like Al Gore saying he created the Internet."
Instead of responding, Perry told Romney: "Michael Dukakis created created jobs three times faster than you did, Mitt."
Here's the backstory.
In the 1980s, while Ronald Reagan served in the White House, Rick Perry was a Democrat. He had been elected to the state legislature in 1984 on a ticket led by Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale. In 1988, he backed Tennessee Senator Gore for the Democratic Presidential nomination, even serving according to some accounts as a Gore campaign chair. Later that year, Perry was reelected to the legislature on a Democratic ticket led by Michael Dukakis.


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Delphi Wins Key Committees' Support, Nears Exit
The company said Tuesday that it had won support of its reorganization plan from the committees, the plan investors and former parent company General Motors Corp. The support should make a hearing to consider its disclosure statement set for Thursday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York go more smoothly.
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Sometimes we learn best from our failures. Today I hope you learn from one of mine.
I recently took a song that should have been a good mix and I killed it. I squeezed every ounce of musicality out of that sucker as possible – and it drives me nuts.
So last week I took a couple of hours out of my day to remix the same song – but this time with only stock plugins. The result was night and day.


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The biggest adventure you can take is the one life throws at you. Capture every moment, with the new Nikon KeyMission 80. This ruggedly-handsome camera is every intrepid traveller's dream come true. Compact and portable, you can document your group's adventures – even with the camera attached to your backpack. Waterproof1, shockproof2, freezeproof3, dustproof4– the KeyMission 80 is your perfect travelling companion.
Built to keep up with you
The KeyMission 80 is designed for those on a mission to be spontaneous. It comes equipped with quick picture-taking5 capabilities. In fact, with a single-hand one-step shooting function, you'll never miss an adventure that comes your way.
On hand, anytime
Life's finest moments are usually random and completely spontaneous. Ergonomically designed to fit into the palm of your hand, the KeyMission 80 combines portability and functionality into one good-looking package. With the convenience of a quick start-up and a touchscreen LCD monitor, a quick release from the holder lets you easily capture unexpected moments.
Keep on shooting
When the opportune moment arrives, nothing should stand in the way of your perfect shot. This light and highly-portable camera takes up to 220 shots when fully charged – ensuring you get the perfect shot every time. And with SnapBridge, a feature that automatically downloads your images to your smart device*6 via a constant Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) connection, you'll always be ready to share your memories with the world.
No fair-weather friend
With intuitive operation similar to that of smart devices, you'll experience ease when operating the KeyMission 80. Waterproof down to 1m1, shockproof to a drop of 1.5m2, freezeproof down to -10˚C3 and dustproof4 – the compact KeyMission 80 is also one tough road warrior designed to survive the most-challenging conditions.
Style and substance in one handy package
Big things come in small packages. While the KeyMission 80 is tiny, it's certainly no pushover. In fact, it's equipped with 12.4 effective megapixels to ensure images are never compromised. And with a second camera comprising of 4.9 effective megapixels for self-portrait, plus an optical Vibration Reduction feature designed to reduce camera shake and a wide-angle, fixed-focal-length NIKKOR lens – high-quality images are just a snap away.
Let your imagination run wild
Bring out your inner-artist, with the versatile KeyMission 80. You can choose from fuss-free normal mode or from a range of modes – giving you complete control. From time-lapse movies to still image shooting modes – including single, route shooting, HDR shooting and easy panorama – you'll always find a mode to match your occasion.
Built to go wherever you go
The KeyMission 80 is designed to have the same intuitive functions of a smart device. Made to be wearable, it's light and portable enough for you to operate with just one hand – or strapped to a backpack for hands-free shooting. Weighing approximately 74g and measuring approximately 44.8(W)x86.5(H)x15.0 (D)mm – the KeyMission 80 is perfect for those on the go.
Take your pick
When it comes to finding the right accessories to complement your KeyMission 80, you'll be spoilt for choice. Choose from Tripod Adapter, Backpack Mount Clip, Base Adapter and many more. When adventure presents itself, you'll always be prepared.
1IS/IEC protection class 7 (IPX7) equivalent (under our testing conditions). Capacity to shoot pictures underwater up to a depth of 1 m (3 ft 3 in.) and for 30 minutes. Not designed for underwater usage.
2 Cleared Nikon's testing conditions compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock.
4 JIS/IEC protection class 6 (IP6X) equivalent (under Nikon's testing conditions).
5 When taking 9MP or 12MP images, picture cannot be taken for a few seconds after turning the camera on. Wait for a few seconds before pressing the shutter button.
6 Compatible iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®, or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system Note: These tests do not guarantee that the camera will be free from damage or trouble under all conditions. When the camera's direction changes greatly, for example in a panning shot, the Vibration Reduction function is not activated.
Wi-Fi Compatibility
The camera's built-in Wi-Fi® capability can only be used when SnapBridge application is installed on compatible smart devices.
Using the SnapBridge App
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System Requirements Android 5.0 or later or 6.0.1 or later A device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.
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System Requirements iOS 8 version 8.4 and later, iOS 9 version 9.1 and later A device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required. The firmware installed on compatible cameras may require updating before the iOS version of the SnapBridge app can be used. Please check with Nikon for the latest updates on the camera firmware.
Camera 1 (main camera)
|Number of effective pixels
|12.4 million
|Optical zoom
|Fixed-focal-length, NIKKOR lens
|Focal length
|4.5 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25 mm lens in 35mm [135] format), diagonal angle of view: 80.9°
|Focus range
|Approx. 10 cm to ∞ from center of front surface of the lens
|Vibration Reduction
|Still images: Lens shift*1 Movie: Lens shift and Electronic VR
Camera 2 (camera for selfies)
|Number of effective pixels
|4.9 million
|Optical zoom
|Fixed-focal-length, NIKKOR lens
|Focal length
|1.8 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 22 mm lens in 35mm [135] format), diagonal angle of view: 90°
|Focus range
|Approx. 35 cm to ∞ from center of front surface of the lens
|Vibration Reduction
|Still images: N/A Electronic VR
|LCD monitor
|1.7-in., approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD touch screen with 5-level brightness adjustment
|Shooting modes
|Movie (standard, time-lapse, route shooting), stills [single, route shooting, scenes (HDR, easy panorama)]
|ISO sensitivity
|Camera 1: ISO 64 to 1600, Camera 2: ISO 64 to 800
|Shutter speed
|1/6400 to 1 s
|Recording media
|Without internal memory, microSD/SDHC/SDXC memory card (UHS-1 U3 support)
|Image size (pixels)
|Camera 1: 12M (3968 × 2976) (4:3); 2M (1920 × 1440) (4:3)*2; 9M (3968 × 2232) (16:9); 2M (1920 × 1080) (16:9) *2 ; 9M (2976 × 2976) (1:1); 2M (1440 × 1440) (1:1)*2Camera 2: 5M (2528 × 1896) (4:3)
|Movie recording format
|MP4, [Movie]: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, [Sound]: AAC Stereo
|Micro-USB connector (Hi-Speed USB)
|Supported languages
|11 languages
|Built-in lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery (approx. 800mAh)
|Battery life*3
|Still images: 220 shots or moreMovie: approx. 40 min.
|Dimensions (W × H × D)
|Approx. 44.8 × 86.5 × 15.0 mm/1.8 × 3.5 × 0.6 in. (based on CIPA Guidelines, excluding projections)
|Approx. 74 g/2.7 oz (including built-in rechargeable battery and memory card)
|Operating environment
|-10°C to +40°C/14°F to 104°F
|Up to a depth of 1 m (approx. 3 ft 3 in.)*4
|To a drop from a height of 1.5 m (5 ft)*5
|JIS/IEC protection class 6 (IP6X) equivalent (under our testing conditions)
|Other functions
|Supplied accessories
|Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery, EH-73P Charging AC Adapter*7, UC-E21 USB Cable, AA-4 Camera Holder (with attaching belt)
|Optional accessories
|ET-AA1 Tripod Adapter, AA-1A Base Adapter, AA-10 Backpack Mount Clip
|*1 Vibration reduction is disabled during route shooting (stills). *2 At route shooting (stills) setting. *3 Battery life does not reflect the use of SnapBridge and may vary with the conditions of use, including temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time that menus and images are displayed. *4 Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. Recording may end before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated. *5 JIS/IEC protection class 7 (IPX7) equivalent (under our testing conditions). Prevents water from entering the camera underwater up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1 m/3 ft 3 in. However, the camera cannot be used underwater. Supplied accessories are not waterproof. *6 Cleared our testing conditions compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock *7 Built into the body. Can be removed only for disposalThese tests do not guarantee that the camera will be free from damage or problems under all conditions.
KeyMission 80 named one of the top five gadgets for summer
When so many action cameras are almost clones, this "lifelogging" camera that looks like a small digital voice recorder stands out as something truly different. Clip it on your backpack or pop it in your pocket, this offers the convenience of one-handed use with a 12.4-megapixel main camera with a 80-degree view and 4.9-megapixel selfie shooter plus the SnapBridge app that automatically transfers your photos to your phone. There's a 1.7-inch touchscreen and it's waterproof to 1m. It's certainly not the toughest of tough cameras but at just 74g it's delightfully compact and convenient for those who just want to snap the shot and keep going. Click here to read the full article.
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Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth: Sushi Sweeties
Miley Cyrus goes to give boyfriend Liam Hemsworth a kiss as they finish lunching in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon (August 24).
Wearing her fave Pat Benatar tee, the 18-year-old actress/singer and 21-year-old Aussie actor dined at a sushi bar with a friend before heading out.
Miley tweeted a pic of her new Chanel flats — a present presumably from Liam, as he was spotted coming out of Barneys New York earlier this week with a Chanel bag. Lucky girl!
In case you didn't hear, Miley's about to become an aunt! Big brother Trace is expecting his first child with girlfriend/actress Brenda Song.
15+ pics inside…
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caramel affogato with cinnamon churros
- 8 scoops store-bought caramel ice-cream
- 2 cups (500ml) hot strong espresso
cinnamon churros
- 1 cup (220g) white (granulated) sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 100g unsalted butter, chopped
- 1 cup (250ml) water
- 1 cup (150g) plain (all-purpose) flour
- 3 eggs
- vegetable oil, for deep-frying
- To make the churros, place the sugar and cinnamon in a small, shallow tray and mix to combine. Set aside.
- Place the butter and water in a medium saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low, add the flour and beat with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and comes away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition or until the mixture is glossy and smooth. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a 1cm star-shaped nozzle.
- Fill a large saucepan half-full with oil and heat to 180°C (350°F) on a deep-frying thermometer.
- Pipe 4cm lengths of the mixture into the oil in batches, using scissors to snip the lengths. Cook, turning occasionally, for 2–3 minutes or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. While still hot, toss the churros in the cinnamon sugar and thread onto small metal skewers.
- Divide the ice-cream between 4 x 2-cup-capacity (500ml) tall glasses. Pour over the coffee and serve with the churros. Serves 4.
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I once asked a group of people to point to God. Arms shot out all over the place. It was like Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man, a sacred geometry of pointed arms. Some pointed up. Some out the window. Some pointed to people near them. Some swirled their hands around like flowing energy. Many pointed back at themselves. No right or wrong answers.
People have been searching for God for as long as we had words to describe the search. Looking for God outside of yourself is like looking for your sunglasses when they are on the top of your head all along. Finding God is as simple as lowering your head and letting the glasses fall down over your eyes. God IS the sunglasses, or maybe God is in the eyes and consciousness of the one looking.
To paraphrase the famous verse from the Talmud, "You don't see God as God is. You see God as YOU are."
Spend time looking within, at the way you perceive the world, and you will come nearer the essence of life, God by any name. Or as the Sufis say, "The more you look for God, the more you find yourself."
I'm about to start a 7 week teleclass on God; the history of God, the idea of God and personal transformation. Click here for more information. The class begins on June 7, and you can also download the class to listen in your own time. All are welcome, no matter what language (if any) you use to describe the heart and soul of life.


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Dynamic granularity of imaging systems
Imaging systems that include a specific source, imaging concept, geometry, and detector have unique properties such as signal-to-noise ratio, dynamic range, spatial resolution, distortions, and contrast. Some of these properties are inherently connected, particularly dynamic range and spatial resolution. It must be emphasized that spatial resolution is not a single number but must be seen in the context of dynamic range and consequently is better described by a function or distribution. We introduce the "dynamic granularity" G dyn as a standardized, objective relation between a detector's spatial resolution (granularity) and dynamic range for complex imaging systems in a given environment rather than the widely found characterization of detectors such as cameras or films by themselves. We found that this relation can partly be explained through consideration of the signal's photon statistics, background noise, and detector sensitivity, but a comprehensive description including some unpredictable data such as dust, damages, or an unknown spectral distribution will ultimately have to be based on measurements. Measured dynamic granularities can be objectively used to assess the limits of an imaging system's performance including all contributing noise sources and to qualify the influence of alternative components within an imaging system. Our article explains the construction criteriamore »
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- Review of Scientific Instruments
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- Journal Volume: 86; Journal Issue: 11; Journal ID: ISSN 0034-6748
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- American Institute of Physics (AIP)
- Research Org:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
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- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
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- United States
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- English
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- 46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; image sensors; photons; spatial resolution; x-ray detectors; granular systems; imaging; contrast
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You won't believe how beautiful a dozen roses can be, until you see them in person! 12 roses are a simple way to show someone how much you love and care about them. Our 12 long stem roses are stunning when they arrive in bud form, and even more gorgeous when they open soon after. Available in a myriad of colors, you'll never look at a dozen roses the same way.
With 48LongStems, you can always feel confident about quality, especially with our dozen roses. We stand by our 12 roses, and believe that quality is what sets us apart from the rest! Feel good about our dedication to service when you send a dozen roses to the person that you love!


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Online Communication Examined from Bullying to Relationships
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In simplest terms, the Internet represents a new way for people to communicate, but it accomplishes this so differently than other communication media that scientific examination is required. Behaviors already present in society, such as bullying, friendship, and romances can take new forms online, which is why the Society for Personality and Social Psychology met recently to share the latest research results.
Potentially the most interesting of the topics discussed was online bullying, which does seem to be a different beast than what some of us may have experienced years ago. Researchers have found that instead of the outcasts of a school being targeted for bullying, it is often the popular students being harassed, and typically by friends or former friends. This former relationship allows the bully to target their attacks for maximum harm.
Another interesting correlation the researchers found concerned how what we reveal online affects our relationships. Researchers found that by disclosing more personal information online, we lessen intimacy and satisfaction with our romantic partners. This correlation was dependent on whether the information shared concerned the partner. Also the correlation was not present for friendships.
There is a fair bit more at the source link, so if you find this interesting, be sure to check it out.
Source: Society for Personality and Social Psychology


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In response to our first Citizen Designer Now town hall, we've published an event recap and a call to action. Read about and sign our Citizen Designer Pledge.
Individuals commit to:
• Voting in every local election open to us, not just once every four years—while encouraging our friends and family to do the same
• Choosing at least one cause to focus on for learning, knowledge sharing, and volunteering
• Meeting with fellow Citizen Designers to share stories, tools, learnings, and new action items at least once a quarter
• Attending a local governance session once a quarter
Companies commit to:
• Dedicating resources to two civic causes per year
• Donating time or resources to support the broader community of citizen designers—whether by serving as host, organizer, or sponsor
• Encouraging employees to either donate one working day a quarter to civic causes — more if possible — or participate in internally led civic projects
Citizen Designer Now! commits to:
• Creating a resource, whether by email or web, to link worthy organizations in need of services with individual designers who want to help
• Organizing social events that link the design community with worthy civic groups
• Organizing meet-ups that:
– Showcase inspiring work being done to improve our social fabric
– Allow organizations in need to share the problems they're tackling
In 2017, we will dedicate ourselves to solving problems larger than the ones we already know. We will be heard through the things we do. Sign the pledge now.


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It's been almost a year since I joined Google+ and I've been telling anyone and everyone that would listen (and even those that didn't) to join G+. For the most part my advice fell on deaf ears, and more than half of you that took my advice posted a few times then disappeared……sigh
But the good news is, it's not too late to join the party, Google+ is still in it's early stages, and trust me when I tell you, you ain't seen nothing yet!
I think everyone can agree that social media is the key to success in our business, it's how we interact with friends and associates and how we make new connections. While Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest have helped us gain new readers and kept every one informed, Google+ takes social media to the next level. Google has developed a platform that will eventually make all other social media obsolete, by combining the best features of our favorites into one format.
With G+ you have the ability to post like facebook, using your text and your pictures, as well as the instant messaging of Twitter (although I won't pretend to know how twitter really works). Google has also thrown in a better version of Skype as an added bonus, not only can you send instant messages and post, but you can also do live video chats with up to 9 others on Google Hangouts. And if that wasn't enough, you can make those Hangouts into Events and invite the world or just a few close friends……the world is your oyster!
Remember that we're only at the one year mark for G+, and this is only the beginning.
What I see as the main stumbling blocks to using G+ is a lack of understanding of the platform, so I will do my best to share what I've learned about Google+ over the last year.
Your G+ Profile
Let's start at the beginning with your profile. Before you go out into the world and start adding people to your circles, there are a few things you need to do first. The most damaging thing you can do to yourself on G+ is to add people to your circles without telling them who you are. With many G+ users, you'll only get one chance to be added to their circles, and if you're ignored on your first attempt, it's going to take a lot of work on your part to win someone back.
There are days I get over 100 new followers on G+, and if the first thing I see when I open a profile is a blue-head, it tells me that the person was too lazy to add a picture to their profile, and I'll usually hit the ignore button. Now let's talk about your profile pic!
Do Not, let me repeat myself, Do Not use an image that looks like crap. You know the ones I'm talking about, the images that are so small that they won't even enlarge to a decent profile pic. Using something that looks bad is even worse than being a blue-head. When I see a totally blurry pixelated image, if I don't already know you I ignore you. If you don't want to use your own image, then use a nice food image or your logo instead, just make sure it looks reasonably good when you view it in your profile!
Now here's another point to ponder, we're food bloggers and we're trying to attract real people to read our posts, am I right? Why are so many bloggers hesitant to use a picture of themselves on their page? People want to connect with you, and a good way to do that is to let them see what you look like…….it's more personal that way, more like a friend talking to them instead of faceless somebody.
Now let's continue setting up your profile. You've added your profile pic, and now is a good time to add in some of your food images, you don't have to go crazy but you should have some images posted. You can create as many albums as you like, just make sure to mark them viable to the public. This is also a good time to pick the images that you want at the top of your profile page, they will go into your scrapbook album. There is also a new feature that allows you upgrade to a cover photo, which lets you use one image on your header instead of five, you could even use your blog header. Let's move on.
You should be on the About page editing your profile. If you're using your personal page, put your blog name in your Tagline. If you're using a brand page, then add in any Tagline you may already have, if not have fun with it! Now, I know some of you want to know at this point if they should be using a brand page. That's a good question, and one I don't really have a good answer for. I don't use a brand page, because I am my brand. So for me it makes sense to just use my name, but even if your name is not your brand name, I still think using your own name with your blog name as the Tagline is a better option. Here's my reasoning.
Brands can only follow other brands, that means you can't follow any individual people, which leaves you very limited in who you can follow. You see the way it's set up now, you can't follow individuals unless they follow you first, and you need to follow individuals, that's where you're going to pick up your new readers. So if your dead set on using a brand page, that's okay. It just means you're going to have to do twice as much work and promote your brand page from your personal page as well. That's twice the work twice the posts, making it repetitive, which isn't always a good thing (we'll get to that later). Let's get back to your profile.
You need to write a decent introduction, I try to use the same intro anytime I'm asked for one, If you already have a good bio just copy and paste it into this section.
Remember, this is about personal relationships with your readers and followers, they want to know who you are, so don't be shy!
We move onto bragging rights, and if your at a loss, sometimes surviving the 80's is good enough, get creative! After that, you need to list your occupation, which can be as simple as the owner of your blog. Under employment, again just use your blog if want to, while I stress telling people about yourself, I don't always recommend telling them everything, so if you have a day job unless you're bragging don't feel compelled to list it. The rest of the profile is pretty self explanatory, and please give an email address. People need to know how to contact you if they have a question about your post, or life in general. It's okay to have fun with some of the answers on your profile, everything doesn't have to be black and white.
That brings us to the links, which are so very important, for more reasons than just listing your other locations where you can be found. Think of them as bonus points on the Google search engines, so list all of your social networks, blogs and any other links you have.
Your Profile is now complete, you're not a blue-head and your followers know a little about you now, you've become a real person! You should even have some images up in your albums, so followers can see how creative and talented you are! Congratulations, now you won't be ignored!
Your G+ Posts
Posting consistently is another great way to get people to follow you, and one thing to remember is that for the folks on Google+ all of your posts are new posts.
That's right, you have an archive of older posts that will all be new posts to most of your followers on G+. I don't want to hear that you don't have time to post, it's as easy to post on G+ as it is on Facebook, you add your link, pick out your image, write a few lines and post. Now here is how you do it.
1. Choose the add link thingy in the share whats new box on your profile page, and put in your link in the box that appears, it will set your posts.
2. When you hover over the image, you'll notice little arrows that will let you move through the images on that post, so you can pick an image to use, don't leave it blank and don't leave your logo as the picture! People eat with their eyes and a good picture of your creation will get noticed, your logo will not!
3. Where it says share, choose to make it Public!! Do not share this only to your circles or certain cirlces, you want new people to see this, if you don't share it to the public only the people already in your circles will see it, and that makes no sense at all. The other problem with sharing to circles, is that they will also be notified that you shared something with them, and if you do this too may times, you'll find yourself ignored. Over sharing can be obnoxious, so only do it if you have something truly important to say, not just to promote yourself.
So remember share to public, it really is the best choice overall, that's all there is to it.
Now there are some guidelines for posting, that I would like to share with you. I already told you that sharing something directly can be considered sort of obnoxious, and part of the reason is depending upon how it's set up you can also be sending out email notices. I'm sure everyone knows as well as I do that the last thing we need is another email, especially if it's something that really doesn't interest us. We love our friends but we don't need more clutter in our inbox!
The other problem that you can have with posting is over posting. I mentioned that you can post all of your old posts as new posts on Google+; you just don't want to post them all on the same day (can you say spam)! If you're new to G+ you can post two or three, but don't get carried away, remember its consistency and quality, never quantity! You're much better off posting your own material just once a day.
Again, it's important to realize that G+ is not twitter, or a notification system like Foodbuzz, share your post only once. I often see bloggers re-posting their G+ post, over and over again, it's not a good practice, and its also a good way to get ignored or blocked. If you're a good Plusser, other Plussers will re-share your post, which will give you more exposure on Google+. Also when you leave comments for other plussers, it takes their post back up to the top of the stream, where more Plussers will see it. (if you haven't figured it out yet G+ users are called Plussers).
Another point to remember is when you leave comments for others, its important that you add their name into the post as it reads on G+, such as my G+ name, +Chef Dennis Littley. You also want to add the original plussers name into the text box on posts that you re-share. When you re-share remember to re-share to public, the only time you won't be able to do this is if the post your re-sharing was only shared with circles. Then you can only share it to your extended circles.
The reason you want to place the plussers name in the post, is so they reciprocate with your name, when they thank you, or when they mention you. Every time your G+ name is mentioned, you'll get bonus points in the search engine……..and that my friends is why it's important. The more you mention others names , the more your name will be mentioned and that will lead to more exposure in the Google search engine.
So in order to get more exposure, you need to leave comments, always +1 your friends, mention Plussers by their +name, and re-share posts that you like. Sharing other Plussers posts, is the easiest way to get your posts shared, plus its good exposure for you as well. You will find that Google + users will look forward to your shares, because they know your posts are worth reading, and you re-post good content. This is a perfect example of do unto others as you would have them do unto you!
Your G+ Account Page
At the top of your G+ page in the right corner is your name, click on your name, and then on account, this will bring up your account settings. On the sidebar you will find different headings. The only heading you need to concern yourself with is Google+. On this page you will adjust your settings on who can interact with you, and what you're notified about. You really want to be notified about everything, except for comments that are left after your comment. It's good to know just about everything else as it happens, but you can decide what's best for you. Take some time and consider your options for these settings.
The products page has all of your google options in one place, and since I always forget how to get to my feed burner, this makes life easy. Take a few minutes to go over the products page there may be some options you didn't know about.
Whats New on G+
I touched briefly on the G+ hangouts, but this is definitely an area that you need to explore. Whether your gathering your family together, or holding a conference with fellow bloggers, Google has given us an amazing tool to use with the Hangouts. In the hangout, up to 10 people can video chat or even share a meal together, no matter where in the world they're at. All you need is a web cam and a high speed Internet connection.
I've been using the hangouts, teaching cooking classes to Plussers around the world, it boggles my mind! Google has made hangouts even more amazing by allowing you to schedule them as Events, inviting your friends, your family or the world. If you've got something to share with the community or the world, this is a great platform to do it from. Not only can you video chat with 9 friends, but everyone else you invite can watch.
When you make your event live, you'll even get a You Tube recording of it. Simply amazing!
Google has another new area on your G+ page when you hover over more, you can choose local. Local will show you what's going on in your area, and list restaurants for you to review. Google now owns Zagat and they are looking for professionals in the food industry to help them by reviewing restaurants in their area. This is something you want to do……bonus points……remember them? It's another opportunity to have your name come up in the search engines!
Google has made available another great tool to help us get more exposure and attention on their search engine and that is Google+ Authorhip. Make sure you check out that link to learn more about it and how to use it.
Questions about G+
One of the questions that come's up frequently is why are "Random People are following me". It's okay if people you don't know follow you, that can be a good thing. You never know where a new reader might come from, or who that new follower is. Of course that doesn't mean you have to follow them. You can always hit ignore and if they start interacting with you and you like what they're saying you can always add them to your circles later.
Since we're talking about circles, I have some advice. Set up your circles before you start getting a lot of followers, it will be much easier in the long run. I have one for family, one for business, and about 10 specialized circles, and one big one I throw everyone I don't really know in. I also have one circle for people I don't really want to get rid of, there nice people but either they post too much , or post the same things over and over again, they go in my special circle. There is a very important reason to do that.
When you click on your home page, at the top of the page there will be a few of your circles listed, click on more and they all will appear. Now open up your circle of over posters and you'll see a slider button on the top right, use this slider to control how much shows up in your stream from the circle. Of course it will work for all of your circles, that way you get to customize your stream.
I love spending time going through my stream, I have some really great tech people that I follow so I stay up to date on all the new advances, photographers, social media people, and so much more. While it's great to connect with your foodie friends, you want to diversify and expand your interests in order to get new followers and readers.
Google has been doing a good job on keeping spammers out of G+, lets hope it stays that way.
You will of course from time to time run into that one crazy person that you don't want anything to do with. That's really easy to take care of, all you have to do is block them. When you block them you can also report them, if they are being troublesome. By blocking them , they no longer can comment on your posts, nor will they see your posts in their stream and you will not see their posts in your stream. You also have the option to report them for a variety of things, and Google does take this seriously. You can find the links to block or report underneath the followers on the offenders profile page.
I feel like I could go on for another few pages, but this is a lot of content to digest at one time, so lets call this Part One of my Google+ Users Guide. I can't stress enough how important it is to get started using G+. You won't start seeing too much in the way of results for about three months, but if you use G+ as I have outlined, and become a good Plusser, you will reap the benefits. Google+ is still in its early stages, and this is the perfect time to get yourself entrenched before it really starts to take off.
I would like to mention that Google has offices in many cities world wide, and they're just waiting for you to contact them. They will help you in any way they can. We had a wonderful meet up in their Philadelphia office, and they were very helpful and responsive to our needs. Contact them if there local, you'll be very happy you did!
If you still have questions here is a great resource for G+ Learn More Google+ Page, or feel free to contact me and I'll do the best I can to answer.
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Step 1: Open an existing draft document or template. Shown below, we have opened an existing template and showing a text block that we have created. Over on the right, you will see the layout options. Click on the "…" to bring up the extra options, then click on "Add to Content Library." If you're trying to grab content from a "Sent," "Viewed," or "Completed" document, you will need to make a duplicate of it and go into the copy to convert the section you want into a Content Library item.
Step 2: Add to Content Library options. Next, you will see two options. "A new Library item" or "An existing library item".
Step 3-A: Adding a new Item If you are creating a new item, select the option and click next. Here you will asked t provide a new to this new Content Library item. Add a name and then click "Add"
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Change the font style for web pages you visit to make them more readable.
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- Click the Start button or press the Windows logo key on your keyboard.
- Open the Control Panel: click on Control Panel or press C on your keyboard and it will pop up.
- Open the Display: double-click the Display icon or press D on your keyboard until the Display icon is highlighted and press Enter. The Display Properties window will pop up.
- Click on the Appearance tab or press Ctrl and Tab on your keyboard until it comes to the front.
- Click Advanced or press the Tab key until Advanced is highlighted and press Enter. This will display the Advanced Appearance box.
- Click the drop-down box below Item or press Alt and I on your keyboard. Navigate through list items using your mouse or the up and down arrow keys. Navigate until Menu is highlighted.
- Click in the Font drop-down box or press Alt and F on your keyboard to select (or press Tab on your keyboard). Use your mouse or the up and down arrow keys to select a font.
- Click in the Size drop-down box or press Alt and E on your keyboard (or press Tab on your keyboard). Use your mouse or the up and down arrows to select a size. Alternatively, type a size using your keyboard's number pad and press Enter.
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Bryan Stevenson: Why are millions of Americans locked up?
Montgomery, AL - How has a problem that affects one in 31 Americans (not to speak of
their children, families, and communities) been ignored for so long? The
answer is that mass incarceration impacts mostly the poor, the
historically disfavored, the racial minority: those whose voices are
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According to the folks at TeacherLingo, the answer is "yes."
The Common Core State Standards aim to transform how students interact with content, rather than attempting to entirely overhaul the actual material that students learn. For this reason, building higher-order thinking into evergreen student activities will often satisfy CCSS requirements.
For example, if an existing lesson asks kids to identify an author's point of view, TeacherLingo staff suggest adding a Venn diagram or other tool to compare their own view with that of someone else. With this enhancement, the lesson would meet the Common Core standard requiring students to distinguish between individuals' points of view.
The CCSS also aim to provide a real-world context for student learning, whereby relevance and real-life connections are key facets of lessons. Additional TeacherLingo Ideas for adding a real-world context to instruction include:
Get a Little Perspective First
Ready to re-examine your stable of time-honored lessons with a Common Core eye? Just remember that the CCSS represent new territory for educators.
Before they begin tweaking their existing lessons to align with the Common Core, teachers would do well to heed the advice of education author and consultant Jay McTighe and staff development expert Grant Wiggins:
The Bottom Line
If these experts' recommendations sound contradictory, remember that good Common Core-aligned lessons take what educators are already doing well and attempt to improve upon it.
Before revising a lesson, teachers should therefore carefully and honestly assess its potential fit with the CCSS. In some cases, minor modifications will bring lessons into alignment. In other cases, the lesson will need to be completely re-thought.
A good test is to ask yourself, "Is my intended enhancement merely an attempt to (as McTighe and Wiggins describe) 'put a new name on an old way of doing business,' or should this lesson be shelved and a completely new approach used to teach students the content?"
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Edwards, Sue, Hucklebridge, Frank, Clow, Angela and Evans, Philip D. (2003) Components of the diurnal cortisol cycle in relation to upper respiratory symptoms and perceived stress. Psychosomatic Medicine, 65 (2). pp. 320-327. ISSN 0033-3174Full text not available from this repository.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the diurnal pattern of salivary free cortisol to perceived stress and susceptibility to symptoms of upper respiratory illness (URI). METHODS: Salivary free cortisol concentration was determined in 34 healthy participants (students) at eight time points, synchronized to awakening, on 2 consecutive days. Participants completed a standard questionnaire to assess perceived stress and subsequently kept a daily record of social proximity and symptoms of upper respiratory illness for 2 weeks. RESULTS: Participants characterized by consistently larger awakening responses went on to report significantly more URI symptoms. Participants with less pronounced diurnal decline (flatter profiles) reported fewer URI symptoms. The two cortisol components were themselves related and interacted such that participants high on an interactive vector reported approximately three times more URI symptoms than other participants. The URI-associated cortisol components (dynamic changes) were not related to perceived stress, but underlying cortisol secretory activity (overall levels) in the first 45 minutes after awakening was. Dynamic components were, however, related to a social proximity measure, which in turn was related to URI symptoms. Proximity and the interactive cortisol vector together explained a substantial (28%) percentage of the variance in URI symptom reports. The cortisol vector independently and significantly explained 12% of the variation; the proximity measure independently and nonsignificantly contributed 6% of the variation. CONCLUSIONS: URI symptoms were associated with two related dynamic components of the cortisol cycle as determined by synchronization to awakening, whereas stress was related to a measure of overall secretory activity.
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NVC Mediation training program in English!
Dear reader,
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Mediation stands for mediation based on Nonviolent Communication developed by NVC founder Marshall Rosenberg and trainers John Kinyon and Ike Lasater.
The program demonstrates and teaches conflict resolution skills to help you transform your own internal and interpersonal conflicts and to informally or professionally help others to find solutions to their conflicts.
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• Develop empathy and compassion to connect to others' experience in challenging conflict situations
• Return to presence and connection in the midst of the intensity of conflict
• Express yourself from connection with your own needs and those of others
• Make and support others in making clear requests to develop collaborative conflict resolution strategies
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Only when you have finished module 1 , you are asked to decide for module 2 and 3.
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Terri Schindler-Schiavo
I have been thinking alot about Terri Schindler-Schiavo, the woman in
Florida whose husband tried to kill last week with the backing
of the ACLU and others on the Left.
It has simply amazed me yet again of the media's bias towards this case – which in this case has been overwhelming in favor of Michael Schiavo
against Terri's parents. Why? Because numerous
organizations and right-to-life
groups have come out in support of keeping her alive.
Several questions come to mind:
What evidence do we have that Terry has no awareness
of the world around her? Numerous
visitors and family members have commented on the fact that Terry
is no Karen Ann Quinlan.
The only doctors allowed to see Terry have been hand-picked by Michael
Why is Michael Schiavo so keen on seeing his wife
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to Terry's cousin,
Michael has moved on. He is living with another woman and has fathered
two children by her. So why now? Could the fact that he stands to inherit
close to a million dollars from Terry's estate have something to do with
Where is the proof that Terry would prefer death
to the life that she has now? Currently her husband asserts that
she voiced her wish to die, but he has no proof – and her parents say
that's completely wrong.
Why has everyone ignored the feelings – if not the
natural rights – of Terry's parents? As a parent, I believe that
no one has the right to decide the life and death of my children. If I
were in their shoes, you can bet I would be doing exactly what they have
done. They brought Terry into the world – and should overrule the legal
rights by marriage granted to Michael Schaivo. No parent should be forced
to witness the death of their children against their will. No parent.
While investigating this matter it has become clear to me that Terry
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