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A/N: second installment in the 'Ridiculous' universe. I had a lot of fun writing this one shot and it really came easily to me... ahhh the Literati magic. Please review and tell me your thoughts.
Asa, again, thank you. If I could I would hug you senseless.
Pulling out a Mondler.
She was losing control.
She was completely, unquestionably and probably irreversibly losing control.
She knew it.
She felt it.
It was effortless, overwhelming, frightening, but at the same time, it felt so damn good. It was all very familiar to her, but it still felt new because she was sure she had never experienced anything this powerful. She had not felt this alive in a long time.
Wait, that was not true; lately, she had been feeling a lot like this. For two months more precisely.
So yes, she was willingly losing control, but right this minute, as his smooth hands were slowly making their way up her thighs and as his lips were teasingly rediscovering her neck, she could not care less.
He had pressed her against the door and he was thoroughly showing her just how much he missed her this week. It was weird to think that they had spent twelve years apart, and now five days without physical contacts seemed like centuries.
Despite her lack of straight thoughts, she silently begged him to carry on, constantly pressing her thin body closer to his strong one. Her arms were desperately gripping at his shoulders and she was trying her best to regain control of her breathing. At any other time, she would have tried to regain control of the situation, but she doubted she could, even if she wanted to.
And she was sure that she did not want to.
She loved what he was doing to her and she guessed she would have many occasions to make it up to him. She smiled at her inner thought while he kissed the corner of her mouth. She brought her hand to his cheek and let her fingers trace his defined cheekbones. He looked up at her and she saw the way his eyes had trouble focusing. She smirked softly. Maybe she still had a little control over this -him- after all. She leaned in and kissed him deeply, bringing her hand to get lost in those dark locks she loved so much. He brought her even closer, snagging his arms around her while he returned the kiss fervently.
Tender lips...Strong jaw...Soft tongue...Teasing teeth.
Perfect match.
He was the first to break the kiss, but he did not pull away from her embrace. She kept her eyes closed, unable to break the moment in her hazy state. He smiled softly and kissed her nose. She finally opened her eyes and grinned like a fool.
"We should really stop doing that," she laughed and he smirked.
"You mean pretending we don't have contact with each other when we're in public and then do dirty things behind every Star Hollow resident's back-including your mother and my uncle- and still enjoy it very much?"
"Yeah, that," she said smiling before kissing his cheek. He kissed her neck, sending a whole new wave of chills over her body and he shrugged.
"To be completely honest with you, I'm really liking these... escapades of ours," he grinned, his eyes sparkling and she giggled.
"Kinda exciting," she concurred with a pretty blush. She had no idea how adorable she looked right now. She was shyly confessing her feelings and he felt his heart sore. He would not show it just yet, never mind telling her, but he allowed himself to acknowledge how adorable she looked right at this instant, in all her blushing glory. He kissed her flaming cheeks and whispered his agreement.
"We should get back down," he said reluctantly and she smiled at his tone. He kissed her chin and she let the feeling of him envelop her again.
"We should," she nodded before kissing his nose. "That excuse of ours was the lamest in the history of excuses," she laughed and he chuckled.
"It wouldn't be bad if we hadn't already used it before," he smirked.
"I have a new book I have to show you upstairs," she said using a low voice to try to sound like him. He laughed at that and she rolled her eyes, a smile gracing her features.
"I wouldn't sound like that even if I tried to," he said, still laughing quietly.
"Not the point! I saw Luke smirking knowingly."
"I hate it when he looks smug, it really doesn't suit him."
"Whatever. Your bag is still in your car."
"So, we need to get back down with a book and your books are probably still in your bag," she explained and he nodded, almost smiling at how well she knew him. He looked thoughtful for a second before smirking. He took her hand in his and she instinctively intertwined their fingers while he led her to what used to be his closet. She was confused, but decided to wait before questioning his actions. He let go off her hand, opened the door and buried his upper body in it, obviously looking for something specific.
He finally emerged with a grin, holding a book she had thought she would never see again. Her eyes widened and she smiled at the memory of the both of them, sitting on a bench,teasing and bribing each other with books.
"The holly Barbarians," she whispered when he handed it to her.
"Good book."
"I know," she said, finally looking up at him. "It was here. All this time, my copy was up here, in Luke's apartment." He felt his throat go dry and had a hard time swallowing as he saw the look in her eyes.
"I left it here," he finally said after a while. They gazed in each other's eyes for a long time, both trying to say what was on their minds, but scared to death to do so.
The last couple of months had been amazing. After the convention in New York, they had agreed that this ridiculous bond they had should not be wasted anymore. Neither of them ever had a one night stand before and neither wanted the other to be their first. That night they shared, as awfully cliché as it sounded, had been the start of something new, the only difference was that their 'something' was not so fresh. That night, while they rediscovered and explored old feelings as well as each other and as they made discoveries neither of them thought possible, they agreed that third chances should be given more often.
So they kept seeing each other, keeping it more or less casual. They did not agree on it, but neither even considered the possibility of seeing someone else. Not that their love life was that much of a thrill anyway. They both thought that maybe it was a sign or something to that effect. They had never been able to keep away from each other's life. He kept popping up when she least expected him to and she kept track of his books like a fanatic groupie. They had reached a level of friendship, and without ever admitting it, they felt happier than ever before. Well, at least before the convention. Happy could not even begin to describe what they were feeling since that event and it was harder and harder to pretend that what they were living was just a fling. It had been going on for two months now and they had spent more time together since then than when he lived in Stars Hollow.
Speaking of the town, people were starting to talk about his more frequent visits to his "uncle". He had come at the very least twice a month and Luke was beginning to be suspicious about it. He enjoyed having his nephew around. He always did, even when he was a pain in the ass, but these visits were starting to seem strange.
Lorelai knew something was up with her daughter. Rory seemed more cheerful and relaxed when she visited from Hartford. She was smiling a lot more lately and that was saying something. She was sure she had met someone, but when she asked -interrogated- her daughter about it, Rory simply ignored her.
The gossip chain was in overdrive and it would not be long before the couple was discovered. Rory and Jess never really worried about that. They knew Stars Hollow well enough to know that they would not be able to hide much longer. They just wanted to clarify the situation between themselves before letting anyone know. This town was one of the reasons why they did not work out the first time, they did not want to face them before being sure that they were strong enough. And they were getting stronger every day, but they both found it difficult to admit it to the other. Moreover, those little rendezvous were very much appreciated by both parties.
She opened the book and felt tears gathering in her eyes when she saw his handwriting in the margins.
"You know, I really wish I could have read this before," she whispered shakily. Of all the times he regretted leaving her like he did, this was probably the more painful. He hated the look in her eyes, he could not the tone of her voice and he really wished he could kick his own ass for making her feel like this.
"You never finished it?"
"I did, but what I meant was I wish I could have read this copy, with all your additions," she smiled sadly and he nodded slowly.
"You can now," he said brushing his fingers down her arm, enveloping her hand with his when he reached it.
"I will," she said squeezing his hand with a softer smile.
He tugged at her hand and brought her close to his body. He encircled her waist with his arms and she leaned into him. He held her tightly and she felt her heart burst with emotions. She could not believe what he was making her feel. 'Hold on for dear life' she kept thinking. Hold on to him because she felt like her legs could not support her weight anymore. She almost cried when she heard him whispered words she wished she had heard years ago.
"I'm sorry." She nodded and locked her arms around his neck.
"Me too," she said with a teary voice.
"So, how long do you think it has been going on?" Luke asked his wife who was eating a burger with their six year old son. The dinner closed half an hour ago and he was cleaning the counter while Lorelai and Jake ate again, despite the fact that they finished dinner only two hours ago. Rory and Jess had went upstairs an hour ago.
Lorelai and Luke had known for a few weeks now that something was up with those two, but they had not connected the dots before seeing them together this afternoon. Luke knew his nephew was supposed to visit this weekend, but what he did not expect was for him to come two days early. Two hours later, Rory came bouncing into the diner, a huge grin on her face, saying she missed her little brother too much and could not wait until Saturday to come down. Then their eyes locked from across the room and even Luke felt a sense of nostalgia at the way they were looking at each other.
Half an hour later they were joined by Liz, T.J and Doula for dinner. The two liars, hypocrites, withholder of important informations -Lorelai thought about a lot of synonymous during the meal- kept glancing at each other with small smiles and mirth dancing in their eyes. It was when Jess mentioned the Literary convention he went to two months prior that Lorelai and Luke finally got it. A blush had crept upon Rory's cheeks and a proud smirk had made it's way onto Jess' face.
"My guess would be two months," she said with a thoughtful expression.
"Can't believe those two."
"They're probably not coming down , you know," she said ,just to irritate him some more.
"Probably doing really dirty stuff," she said, smirking widely.
"Jeez," he growled. "Jake doesn't need to hear that and neither do I!"
"Mister Grumpypants," she smiled softly and he groaned.
"Two months and not a word from either of them, I still can't believe it."
"They're pulling out a Mondler. In a really weird way, I think it's sweet."
"I have no idea what you're talking about, but then again that's nothing new."
"I'm not that surprised," she carried on as if there had been no interruption. "They always had a connection no one ever understood," she said munching on a French fry.
"I guess." He eyed her suspiciously.
"What Lucas?" she teased and Jake giggled.
"Do not call me that," he glared at her before pointing a finger at Jake. "And don't encourage her, she really doesn't need it," he added while his wife and son exchanged identical grins.
"You make it too easy Lucas," Jake shook his head with a smirk.
"That's it! Out, now!"
"Nooooo," Lorelai whined. "I have nothing to do tonight. You're my only distraction, husband of mine."
"I won't stay your husband for much longer if you keep this up."
"You wouldn't have it any other way so stop pouting," she smiled cheekily and he rolled her eyes. "You got me sidetracked," she glared. "Why were you looking at me suspiciously?"
"I wasn't."
"You were," Jake said with a nod. Luke shook his head, wishing their son was a little bit more like him. He smiled thinking that was probably the biggest lie ever.
"Fine," he conceded, "I just thought you seemed very ok with the... situation," he explained, pointing a finger to the ceiling.
"That's probably because I am," Lorelai said sliding her empty plates to the side and leaning her crossed arms on the counter.
"You are?" he asked perplexed.
"I am," Lorelai assured.
"How come?" She thought about it and smiled a little.
"She just seems so much happier lately. She's smiling non stop and coming to visit more and I don't know, I guess I'm just happy to see her like this."
Luke smiled. "Yeah, same for him."
"I like Jess," Jake said as if following what the two adults were talking about.
"That's because he spoils you and Doula rotten," Lorelai snickered and the little boy laughed.
"So, you're really ok with this, even though you had to figure it out for yourself and this is Jess we're talking about?"
"I know she'll come to me, she always does and I think I kind of understand why she wants to wait before talking about it."
"If you say so," he said with a soft smile. "Now, finish up and let's go home."
The Danes left for home fifteen minutes later. When they came back the next morning Rory and Jess were sitting at the counter, eating breakfast, The Holly Barbarians lying between them.
A/N: please, review.
More should follow soon. Might be sooner if I get reviews (hint hint).


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Shea butter is made and extracted from the nuts of shea trees. It is a versatile product which can be edible and be used for cooking food, and can also be a component in skin and hair care products. It is important to be guided on its difference types before you purchase bulk shea butter as it will greatly depend on your perspective purposes and uses.
This variety of the product is identified and determined by how it has been produced and whether it is for food or for cosmetics. In order to learn these types of product, let us first discuss how it is concocted.
How Shea Butter Is Produced
The shea nuts are first air-dried. After which, their hard outer covers are peeled off. The flesh of the dried shea nuts is ground using a machine although back in the day grinding of shea nuts was performed manually with mortar and pestle.
Once completely ground without any clumps or tufts, the product is then roasted. This phase of roasting the crushed shea nuts is basically where the aroma of the butter which we have now originate from. After roasting, the product is then boiled in water and during the process, the butter surfaces and floats atop the waters is scooped and will then be ready for use.
This is basically how shea butter is produced. Other elective processes involved are the filtering of the butter to rid of residue and other impurities, and the treatment to rid of its roasted smell or to change its color.
The Types of Shea Butter
Raw shea butter is one of the types of shea butter. As its name suggests, it is raw and has not undergone any forms of filtration processes, not even through a cloth. The product comes in the form of a paste and is placed in a tub or jar without having to take the shape of the container. Because it has not been filtered in any way, its color is deep yellow and does not lather unless placed over heat.
Unrefined kind is another one of the types of shea butter that are commonly confused with the raw one. They may have similarities after all. However, the difference lies in that the filtration process of unrefined bulk shea butter is performed for as long as the process would not affect or rid it of the qualities of the raw kind. This is done by way of filtering through cloth.
Refined bulk shea butter has gone through processes to rid it of its roasted odor and change its composition and properties. It is most common for the refined kind to be added with preservative and other fragrances. It is generally smooth, silky and with much lighter color relative to the raw kind although it is no longer considered as healthy because the processes it has undergone have eliminate the natural nutrients it used to contain.
Which product will you purchase and will be fitting for your needs? There are other wholesale body butter offered which you can buy too and other variants based on its main components.

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PARIS – France's new prime minister is a Socialist who has disavowed the word, a cipher on the economic policy he must sell to both the French people and the European Union, and an unapologetically ambitious climber more popular than his conciliatory boss.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Manuel Valls goes before the Socialist-led national assembly for the first time since he was given the job in a government reshuffle triggered by his party's dismal showing in local elections. He is facing a confidence vote from lawmakers suspicious of the economic turnaround he is supposed to lead — and the 50 billion euros ($69 billion) he is supposed to cut from the budget.
With unemployment hovering around 10 percent for more than five years, minuscule economic growth, and a public debt that is a source of tension with the EU, Valls and his boss, President Francois Hollande, will need more than just confidence — they're hoping the vote will give them much needed room to maneuver.
At stake are jobs for 3 million unemployed French workers and prospects for the entire eurozone economy.
The Spanish-born Valls has carefully built a reputation as an uncompromising iconoclast. In 2009, he called on the Socialist Party to abandon the name "because the word 'socialism' is without a doubt outdated. It recalls 19th-century ideas." Valls remained in the party, as did the word "Socialist."
In 2011, as a candidate, he said the 35-hour workweek was holding France back. The policy aims to boost employment by limiting employees' work hours, but has been criticized as ineffectual. "It's the role of political leaders, especially on the left, to come up with new proposals that don't cling to ideas or positions from the 70s, 80s or 90s," he said at the time.
As interior minister, he weathered intense criticism that he was violating the rights of the itinerant Roma population when his officers dismantled their camps and sent them packing. Then he came under attack for banning the shows of a controversial comic, Dieudonne, whose Nazi-like salute touched off allegations of anti-Semitism.
But as Hollande's popularity tanked — the president now has a 17-percent approval rating, according to one measure — Valls' has steadily climbed. His new job is primarily as salesman of Hollande's economic plan, which has been carefully crafted in an effort to please the restive business community with promises of cuts to taxes and red tape, as well as unions with promises of jobs. It will be the first time the French nation hears his thoughts on the economy.
Valls eats only red meat — never fish — with his meals and maintains a gluten-free diet (no pastries), according to a report in the French daily Le Figaro that may have served only to enhance his reputation for austerity and toughness.
Neither one of those qualities is especially valued among French Socialists, who fear economic austerity will erode the country's famed safety net, cost them their hold on power, and still fail to bring the deficit back within the EU limit of 3 percent of GDP, which France has missed since 2007.
"The question is whether you have a political class that is willing to commit seppuku — honorable suicide — by doing something for the country," said Daniel Gros, director of the Brussels-based Center for European Policy Studies. "That is what they need to do in France, and the longer they wait the more painful it will be."
Many economic analysts predict the EU will give France a pass this year on its deficit, as it has every year.
"France remains the only big EU member state not to have undertaken any major structural reform since the debt crisis hit in 2010," Mujtaba Rahman, an analyst for Eurasia Group, wrote in a research note. "However, politics will prevail."
At the core of Hollande's plan is a "pact of responsibility" with business: The government will ease payroll taxes that are the highest in Europe; in exchange, companies are expected to hire. Separately, the independent state auditor has already given the government some cover for raising the 35-hour workweek, with a decision in July that said two hours more would inject up to 1.5 billion euros into the economy.
After Valls' appointment last week, Medef, the country's largest employers' association, said the question went well beyond the Socialists' dismal election results to the heart of France's ability to compete in Europe and beyond.
"Our country has been losing ground little by little for years," Pierre Gattaz, Medef's president, said in a statement. "The new government has to prove its courage, dedication and coherence" with the economic reforms.
Hollande, at the end of Valls' first Cabinet meeting, had a similar message: "Deeper reforms are needed."
But many question whether Valls' main purpose is to repackage old, failed ideas.
"The change in person is meaningless unless it also means a change in policy direction, and that is ultimately decided at least in France by the president himself," Gros said. "One can only hope that the same man can have different ideas now and actually put them into action."
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The Bakery Potential Closure Announced
One of Perth's most popular alternative venue's which houses many local and international artists, The Bakery may be closing its doors due to potential new ownership in March 2015. This news comes after the recent closure of Fremantle venue Kulcha and the potential closure of Fly By Night, meaning WA could lose 3 key live music venues in the space of one year.
The following announcement was made by The Bakery to their Members:
As a valued Bakery subscriber and attendee, we wanted to give you a heads up that the land on which The Bakery stands went on the market for sale today. Our lease is in place until March 2015, which means that The Bakery will once again be hosting the 'Budgie Smuggler' Artist Club during FRINGE WORLD Festival next February as a last hurrah before potentially closing. We encourage all of our punters to make the most of The Bakery in the mean time over the next seven months. There is potential that the new owner of the property will be interested in continuing the venue. We'll let all the Bakery peeps know if so when the time is right. Enquiries about the purchase can be directed to Burgess Rawson.
Thanks and Bake It Up.
Your Bakery Team."
So basically it sounds like they need someone with enough money and love of music to save the day. Let's hope this happens as The Bakery is one of WA's few mid-sized venues around a 600 capacity.
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Dominic Camany
Dominic Camany
Dominic Camany
Dominic Camany
At the age of 12, Dominic Camany began what would become a lifelong dream and journey. He picked up the guitar and taught himself through careful imitation of his favorite artists. Taking the trials and tribulations of his life in stride, over time Dominic developed his unique sound. His lyrics cover each aspect of life with warm melodies and soothing lyrics.
Beginning in 2007, with the debut of his album "Lullaby," Dominic began sharing his sincere, soulful creations with the world. From the get-go it was clear that Dominic had the flair and soul comparable to other popular artists like The Fray, Parachute, and Coldplay. Those who are familiar with his music often describe it as honest and from the heart. "I have a deep drive and aspiration to let everyone in the world hear my music and message."
It soon became clear to Dominic that his musical aspirations and dreams were no mistake. After spending time recording "Lullaby" in Nashville, he embarked on several musical tours with his music including Spirit West Coast (Monterey, CA), Blitz Tour (Central Coast, CA), Desperation Tour (Midwestern States) as well as tours through India, Ukraine and Mexico. In September of 2007, Dominic was voted the "Word Record's Artist Ovation Winner" of California.
Dominic hopes to keep climbing with his music, with his latest album "Lost and Found" paving the way. This is the first album that he has produced entirely on his own—proving that his skills span beyond the realm of writing the music alone. Dominic hopes to inspire his listeners with the soulful ballads on this album; "if you listen closely, you will find that there is always more than what meets the eye with these songs." The journey captured on "Lost and Found" is a profound expression of Dominic's search for a love that is real and unending. "I want to communicate to my listeners the struggles that I have been through, but more importantly, share with them the hope that I have found" he says about the album.
Dominic spent the majority of 2012 performing songs from his "Lost and Found" album at colleges across the United States and released his album "Beautiful Escape" in 2014. Now, in 2018, is currently working on a new album that will provide a completely new experience for his listeners.
All three of Dominic's albums are available on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora and Apple Music.
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The Aam Aadmi Party is in dire straits. The party that rose to power on the anti-corruption plank stands shaky today due to alleged crimes committed by someone from within the party. AAP chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's two officers have been arrested by the CBI in Rs 50-crore corruption scam.
The CBI on Monday held Kejriwal's Principal Secretary Rajendra Kumar and Deputy Secretary Tarun Sharma for allegedly favouring Endeavour, a bogus company that he had set up, providing work contracts without tenders between 2007 and 2015. While the Delhi government that was under Congress, led by Shiela Dikshit, incurred heavy losses, both Kumar and Sharma pocketed Rs 3 crore.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, who has a fetish for a squeaky clean government, has conspicuously not spoken up anything as yet. A man known to rake up the slightest incident of corruption is at loss of words today. However, his absence has been filled in by his deputy Manish Sisodia, who has put the blame squarely in the Central government run by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
AAP should understand that their old tactic is not going to salvage the situation. The CBI has said said Rajendra Kumar is the kingpin of the scam. The charges are strong this time, and against the man who advises Arvind Kejriwal. The CM had raised a stink when Kumar's office was
The public is wondering how was it possible that Kejriwal, who has a nose for smelling rot, could remain ignorant about the background of his sidekick. Although the accused bureaucrat, Rajendra Kumar is not a direct AAP member, it is not going to save the party's face. And no amount of political mudslinging can redeem the transparent government drive of AAP.
Rajendra Kumar is a 1989 batch IAS officer, who was appointed Principal Secretary when AAP came to power for the second time. Last December, when the CBI had registered a case of corruption against Kumar and ransacked his house looking for clues, Kejriwal had created a stink on Twitter, accusing PM Modi. If Kumar was involved, AAP needs to be glad he is caught, after all that is what AAP claims to achieve, a non-corrupt government.
In all likelihood, there are minimal chances that either ex-CM Sheila Dikshit or Arvind Kejriwal will be brought under the book due to the 50 crore scam. Why the CBI must have gone after Kumar is that bureaucrats are soft targets; they don't have the voice. They have been mandated by service rule not to address the media. But since they don't defend themselves in media, the general perception is that they are the chief culprits.
Before we jump the gun and take sides, let the case take its course. The courts, which are not run by any government propaganda, will decide, and CBI will act only when it has enough evidence. While it's right to challenge, why Shiela Dixit has not been arrested it would be wrong to say that until the ex-CM is arrested, nobody else can be indicted of the crime.


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Discussion in 'GBAtemp & Scene News' started by B-Blue, Nov 5, 2008.
goodie goodie goodie goodie....this'll be good!!!
I dunno, it's only review so far was rubbish.
This wasn't looking too bad.. I'm interested on the controls.. how are they?
works on NTSC
where did u see the review?
Nintendo Power (Dec 2008)
can't seem to find it... what's the filename? It isn't rant is it??
oh nevermind, found it : rnt-fbkp
Getting it now, anyone played it yet? Is it any good? IGN had good things to say about it... the closest thing to Punch Out! Since... well, Punch Out!!
I'll wait for Wii Punch-out!!
Though this does look pretty cool.
File name is actually rnt-fbkp.rar
Sorry missed it listed above.
Anyone tried it with any of the backup loaders?
yes i played it twice, works flawless on wiigators 0.3 read retry fix
1:1 but the game isnt too much fun.. 1/100 times fun as super punchout!


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Hospital infection control crosswalk: Comparing Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and CDC guidelines and requirements. Angela S. Camiolo. HCPro, Inc.; 2008. The interactive CD-ROM tool is designed to help you easily connect all of the different regulations for your infection control program. In a convenient electronic format, Hospital Infection Control Crosswalk will help you trace The Joint Commission's IC standards and the corresponding CMS regulations, OSHA standards, and CDC guidelines.
(Call No. Safety 152-115 2008)
Infection prevention and control issues in environment of care. Joint Commission Resources; 2009. The second edition continues to address unique infection control issues for all health care settings by helping organizations explore the connection between Joint Commission IC and EC standards, conduct risk assessments before, during, and after construction, focus on personnel/staff issues and tackle equipment and environmental services needs, address utility maintenance and use, focus on life-threatening emergency management issues and use PI/PM to track data on these issues.
(Call No. Safety 152-123)
Infection control for nursing homes: Guide to government standards. HCPro, Inc. 2009. This updated book and CD-ROM set contains the guidance, policies, and staff training tools your facility needs to prevent the spread of infection and avoid one of the top survey deficiencies in the industry.
(Call No. LTC 104-126 2009)
Outbreak investigation, prevention, and control in health care settings: Critical issues for patient safety. Kathleen Meehan Arias. Jones and Bartlett Publishers; 2010. Healthcare facilities play an integral role in interrupting the transmission of infectious agents and recognizing, preventing, and controlling outbreaks caused by infectious and noninfectious agents. This comprehensive resource offers practical guidance for the future or practicing health care professional who must be prepared to recognize and investigate outbreaks and identify effective interventions that can be used to interrupt and prevent outbreaks. With hundreds of references and examples of actual outbreaks, this is an ideal resource for infection prevention and control professionals, hospital epidemiologists, clinical laboratory scientists and health care quality management personnel. The Second Edition is a thorough revision that offers the most up-to-date information, examples, tables, statistics, and readings.
(Call No. Safety 152-124)
Basic infection control and prevention plan for outpatient oncology settings. Center for Disease Control, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion; 2011. The guide reviews fundamental principles of infection prevention, education and training, surveillance and reporting, standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, and central venous catheters.
(Call No. Amb Care 068-063)
Taking minutes of meetings: Set the agenda, identify what to note, write accurate minutes. CDC's Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion; 2012. Developed in collaboration with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epideminology and Safe Care Campaign with CDC Foundation and Kimberly-Clark Corporation.
(Call No. DVD 002-603)
The Safe Injection Practices 'How to do it Right': The One & Only Campaign. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Safe Injection Practices Coalition (SIPC); 2013. "Safe Injection Practices – How to Do it Right," another video from the One & Only Campaign, recently won two awards – a Gold AVA Digital Award and the grand prize for the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology 2013 Film Festival. The video raises awareness among patients and healthcare providers about safe injection practices and aims to eradicate outbreaks.
(Call No. DVD 002-607)
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text: ® GD200 English ® 1 A B 8 9 21 8 7 7 10 20 6 6 14 1 11 10 4 2 1 17 5 3 2 6 11 10 13 19 12 C 13 12 18 D E 12 13 2 22 1 1 5 12 F a 2 b 3 4 1 ✓ ✗ 46 Lawnraker GD200 Congratulations! On your purchase of your Black & Decker lawnraker. This user manual provides important operating and maintenance instructions for all of the lawnrakers in the Black & Decker GD200 range. Know your raker ! Read all of this manual carefully, observing all the recommended safety instructions before, during and after using your raker, and maintain your raker in good working order. Familiarise yourself with the controls on your raker before attempting to operate it, but above all, be sure you know how to stop your raker in an emergency. Retain this user manual and all other literature supplied with your raker for future reference. Safety instructions ! Training • Never allow children or persons who are unfamiliar with this type of raker to use it, nor anyone who has not read this user manual. • Do not allow children, animals or other persons near your raker when in use always keep them at least 6m (20ft) away from the cutting area. • Remember that the operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. • Your raker is designed for use on AC (mains) electrical supplies only - do not attempt to use it on any other supply. • Plug your raker into a power point never a lighting socket. • Never carry your raker by the cable or jerk the cable to seperate the connectors. Keep the cable away from heat sources, oils or sharp edges. Check the condition of your cable before use and do not use if damaged. Preparation • To protect your feet, always wear stout shoes or boots - freshly cut grass is damp and slippery. • Rubber or man-made footwear will enhance your safety. 2 User manual • • • • • • • • • Do not operate your raker barefoot or in open sandals. Use protective equipment. Wear safety spectacles or goggles whilst operating your raker. Use ear protection if the sound level seems uncomfortable when using your raker. Use a face mask if dusty. Wear long trousers to protect your legs any debris left on the lawn or cutting path may be picked up and ejected by the tines. The power supply cable should be regularly inspected for signs of damage or ageing, and only used if in good condition. Always keep the power supply cable away from the tines - be aware of its position at all times. Always be sure your raker is in a safe operating condition. Before using your raker, disconnect it from the electrical supply and visually check that the tines are not worn or damaged. A damaged part is a major hazard and must be replaced. Always check that your lawn or cutting path is clear of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris. Contact with such debris may be dangerous or may damage your raker and could be thrown by the tines. Operation • When tilting the handle downwards (or to the side) to start your raker, do not tilt it more than is absolutely necessary. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position and feet are well away from the tines before returning your raker to the ground. • Your raker will continue to run for a short time after releasing the switch lever. Always allow your raker to stop on its own. • Release the switch lever to turn your raker off and remove the plug from the mains: • Whenever you leave your raker unattended. • Before checking, cleaning, adjusting or working on your raker. • Before clearing a blockage. ENGLISH • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • If your raker starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately). • After striking a foreign object, inspect your raker for damage and make repairs as necessary. Never run your raker whilst lying on its side or attempt to stop the tines - always allow it to stop on its own. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge openings at all times. Start your raker carefully according to the instructions and with your feet well away from the tines. Do not use your raker in the rain and do not allow it to get wet. Avoid using your raker in wet grass, if possible. Use your raker only in daylight or good artificial light. Do not pull your raker towards you or walk backwards when in operation. Do not cross gravel paths or roads whilst the tines are rotating. Always be sure of your footing, particularly on slopes. Always cut across the face of slopes, never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not cut excessively steep slopes and always wear non-slip footwear. Check the grass collection box for wear or damage and replace if necessary. Never use your raker without the grassbag in place. Walk, never run. Do not force your raker. Never pick up or carry your raker while the motor is running. Ensure the tines have stopped rotating and take extreme care before lifting your raker for and during transportation. Never operate your raker with defective guards or shields. Maintenance and storage • Store your raker in a dry place when not in use, out of the reach of children. • Do not use solvents or cleaning fluids to clean your raker - use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt. • Always disconnect from the electrical supply before cleaning. • Do not operate your raker if any parts are defective; discard all defective parts and fit new parts before use. • • Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure your raker is in a safe working condition. Use only Black & Decker recommended replacement parts and accessories. Black & Decker's policy is one of continuous improvement to our products and, as such, we reserve the right to change product specifications without prior notice. Double insulation Your raker is double insulated. This means that all external metal parts are electrically isolated from the power supply. This is achieved by placing an extra insulation barrier between the electrical and mechanical parts. Double insulation means greater electrical safety and obviates the necessity of having your raker earthed. Electrical safety (UK only) ! Your raker should always be switched off at the mains before disconnecting any plug and socket connector or extension cables. Fuse replacement If your raker is supplied with cable fitted with a non-re-wireable plug: • The plug is fitted with a 5 amp fuse which is the recommended fuse for your raker. • Only use replacement fuses which are approved to BS1362. • When changing the fuse in your plug, always ensure the fuse cover is refitted. If the fuse cover is missing or damaged do not use the plug. Note: Fuses do not give personal protection against electric shock. Plug replacement • Disconnect the plug from the supply. • Cut off the plug and dispose of immediately. Insertion of a detached plug into a 5 amp socket outlet may result in electric shock. • Only fit BS1363A approved plugs fitted with the correctly rated fuse. 3 • • The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be marked at the connection points of most good quality plugs. Attach the wires to their respective points in the plug (see below). Brown is for "Live" (L) and blue is for "Neutral" (N). Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug ensure that the cable restraint is holding the outer sheath on the cable firmly and that the two leads are correctly fixed at the terminal screws. Fit a BS1363A approved resilient plug Fit the recommended fuse approved to BS1362 B Connect blue to N (neutral) Connect brown to L (live) Make sure that the outer sheath of the cable is held firmly by the clamp ! ! 230 volts AC only Never use a light socket Warning! Never connect live or neutral wires to the earth pin marked "E" or . Note: Do not wire an extension cable directly into your raker yourself. Instead, take your raker to your nearest Black & Decker service agent. Increased safety can be obtained by having a qualified electrician install a high sensitivity (30mA) circuit breaker in the house wiring. If you do not have such a circuit breaker installed, or you do not wish to have one installed, then we strongly recommend that the electrical power to your raker be supplied through a high sensitivity residual current device (RCD). The RCD is designed to provide a high degree of personal protection against harmful electric current should fault conditions occur. Warning! The use of an RCD or other circuit breaker unit does not release the operator of your raker from the safety instructions and safe working practices given in this manual. C Assembly (Fig. A - D) A 4 Remove all the parts of your raker from the carton and familiarise yourself with the individual parts of your raker. The main parts of your raker are your raker body (1) which houses the motor, front wheels (2), tine assembly (3), and the rear roller (4), which incorporates the threeposition height adjusters (5). D The handle assembly comprises the handle tube (6), 'T' handle (7), which houses the switch lever (8), safety lock-off switch (9) and the electrical supply cable (10). A buckle strap (11) is used to attach the electrical supply cable to the handle tube. The collection box assembly comprises the collection box (12) which incorporates two collection box support bars (13). Assemble your raker, as follows: • Place your raker body (1) in its working position, on a level surface. • Insert the handle tube (6) into your raker body (1), locating the cross pin (17) in the slot. • With the cross pin (17) located in the slot, place the handle plate (18) against your raker body (1), aligning the two screw holes, and secure the handle plate in position using the two screws (19) provided. • Place the 'T' handle (7) over the square end of the handle tube (6) (Fig. B), with the switch lever (8) on the right hand side, slide the 'T' handle (7) down the handle tube (6) until the holes in the 'T' handle and the handle tube are aligned. • Fit the hexagon nut (20) into the hexagonal recess on the underside of the "T" handle. Insert bolt (21) into the aligned holes and screw firmly into the hexagon nut (20). Note: If you have any difficulty inserting the handle tube into the "T" handle, loosen each of the screws at the end of the "T" handle sufficiently to allow this. When assembled, re-tighten the screws. • Secure the electrical supply cable (10) to the handle tube (6) using the buckle strap (11) provided. • Place the collection box (12) upside down on a level surface, pass the longest part of one of the collecting box support bars (13) through the holes in the side of the collection box (12), then rotate the collection box support bar (13) in the direction of the arrow until it clips into the retainer on the collection box (12). • Repeat this to fit the second collection box support bar (13). • With your raker in its working position, fit the collection box (12) on to your raker body (1), locating the collection box support bars (13) into the pockets (22) at the front of your raker. ENGLISH Height of rake adjustment (Fig. E) E There are three raking height positions on your raker; low, medium and high. These are selected by altering the position of the three-position height adjusters located on the rear roller. • Press the lock buttons (46) on each three-position height adjuster (5) and rotate both adjusters to any of the three available positions as shown in Fig. E. On reaching the required position, release the lock buttons (46) and allow them to engage in your raker body (1). • The three positions are identified by markings on the side of your raker body (1) as shown in Fig. E. Both threeposition height adjusters must be set to the same position, ie. both at position 1, 2 or 3 - not at different settings. The three raking height positions are as follows: • Lowest setting (1). This setting should be used when you wish to give the lawn a particularly vigorous raking. On this setting, your raker will remove all the debris and thatch that has collected at the base of your grass. It will also remove moss and weeds on this setting. • Medium setting (2). This setting should be used when you wish to give your lawn a moderate raking. This setting will be suitable for the majority of lawns. • Highest setting (3). This setting will lightly rake and sweep your lawn. Your raker can also be used on this setting to 'lift' flattened grass and stolons (the creeping stems of grasses and weeds like clover) so that you can mow them. The sweep/ light rake setting is ideal for fallen leaves and for collecting grass cuttings which have been left on the lawn after mowing, when the collection box is fitted. • ! F How to use your raker (Fig. F) ! Observe all the relevant warnings when using your raker. To look after a lawn properly, you need to do more than just mow it once a week throughout the Summer. The lawn will benefit from a vigorous raking of the grass to remove the dead matter, moss and weed which disfigures a lawn. The build up of dead grass provides a mat of absorbent fibres which prevents water getting through to the ground and if this mat is kept waterlogged, it can encourage grass diseases and prevent healthy grasses taking root. Place the bulk of the extension cable on the lawn close to the starting point (Fig. F, position 1). • Hold the handle with both hands and hold the upper portion of the extension cable in the hand not operating the switch lever. Warning! Do not attempt to operate your raker with one hand - you must guide it with both hands. • To start your raker ('T' Handle Type) slide the safety lock-off switch (9) (Fig. A) to the left and press the switch lever (8). • Proceed down the raking area from position 1 towards position 2 and, on reaching position 2, turn to the right and proceed towards position 3. Continue to the end of the raking area, turn to the left, and proceed towards position 4. Continue in the same manner as shown in the left hand diagram, always working away from the cable. Do not adopt the method shown in the right hand diagram, working towards the cable, as this is dangerous practice. When you have finished using your raker we recommend that you clean all debris from it before putting it away. Refer to "Care and maintenance". Note: To obtain the best results rake your lawn or grassed area regularly and do not rake when the grass is wet. • When raking over the edge of your lawn, press downwards on the handle to stop the wheels dropping over the edge. • To prolong the effective raking life of your tine assembly, clear the lawn area of any loose debris or stones. Handy hints • Do not force your raker through grass that is too • • long. It is recommended that your raker should not be used in grass that is longer that 75mm (3 inches) in length. Do not use in wet or damp conditions. To obtain the best result from your raker use it regularly. It is recommended that your raker is used at the beginning and end of each grass cutting season to give your lawn a thorough scarifying. Your raker should also be used after 5 each mowing session to remove any grass cuttings that may have been left behind by your raker. Rake first in one direction and then at the next occasion at right angles. Initially, this may make the grass look bare and straggly but it will rapidly recover. • Care and maintenance ! Warning! Do not use an extension cable which shows signs of damage. Fit a new cable completely - do not make any permanent or temporary repairs. • Always keep your raker clean and free from grass cuttings, especially the motor vents on the side of your raker body. • Check all electrical cables at regular intervals, looking for signs of wear, abrasion or other damage. • At the end of each raking session we recommend that the build up of grass on the tine assembly is removed using a blunt scraper. • Clean all plastic components with a damp cloth and all metal components with a soft, dry cloth. Caution: Do not use solvents or cleaning fluids as these may damage the plastic components of your raker. Fault finding ! If your raker does not operate correctly, use the following table to locate the problem. Warning! Always disconnect your raker from the electrical supply before carrying out any inspection. Symptoms Possible cause Motor buzzes Tine assembly but the tine jammed. assembly does not move. No noise and Faulty electrical tine assembly connection. does not move. 6 Remedy Disconnect from the electrical supply. Remove the obstruction from the tine assembly. Disconnect from the electrical supply. Plug your raker into an alternative electrical supply. Re-tighten and check all the electrical connections in the extension cables. PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT Black & Decker provides a facility for recycling Black & Decker products once they have reached the end of their working life. This service is provided free of charge. To take advantage of this service please return your product to any authorised repair agent who will collect them on our behalf. You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com. GUARANTEE Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights. The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member States of the European Union and the European Free Trade Area. If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24 months from the date of purchase, Black & Decker guarantees to replace defective parts, repair products subjected to fair wear and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum inconvenience to the customer unless: • The product has been used for trade, professional or hire purposes; • The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect; • The product has sustained damage through foreign objects, substances or accidents; • Repairs have been attempted by persons other than authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service staff. To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com. OTHER OUTDOOR TOOLS Black & Decker has a full range of outdoor power tools that make life in the garden easy. If you would like further information on the following products, please contact our Service and Information Centre (see the address page towards the end of this manual) or your local Black & Decker retailer. String trimmers Chainsaws Cordless shear Hedgetrimmers Lawnmowers Lawnrakers Leafbusters Shredders Not all products are available in all countries. ENGLISH EC Declaration of conformity GD200 Black & Decker declares that these tools conform to: 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, EN 55014, EN 55104, EN 60335, 2000/14/EC, Scarifier ≤ 400 W, Annex V Level of sound pressure, measured according to 2000/14/EC: LpA (sound pressure) dB(A) 76 LWA (acoustic power) dB(A) 90 LWA (guaranteed) dB(A) 93 Hand/arm weighted vibration value according to EN 50144: < 2.5 m/s2 Brian Cooke Director of Engineering Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG, United Kingdom 1-12-2001 7 8 9 Australia DEWALT Industrial Power Tool Company 7 Clarice Road Box Hill, Victoria 3128 Tel. 03 9895 9200 Fax 03 9899 7465 New Zealand Black & Decker 81 Hugo Johnson Drive Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand Tel. 09 579 7600 Fax 09 579 8200 South Africa Black & Decker South Africa (Pty) Ltd Physical address: 39 Commerce Crescent Eastgate, ext. 12, Sandton, Kramerville 2148 Postal address: Postnet Suite 107, Private Bag X65 Halfway House 1685 Tel. 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Hardy & Scott is a company set up by 2 of my friends which offers deliciously special treats that can be posted directly to you or your loved ones. I wanted to shout about them because they are delicious and I think everyone should try them! You can see all their tasty creations and details on their website listed below but especially for Valentine's Day, they have heart shaped brownie trays (chocolate & chilli or chocolate and sour cherry) as per picture above, which are £15 + P&P and immaculately decorated Valentine's biscuits which are £19 per box + P&P.
I can't think of a better treat for someone than having a homemade treat made with love delivered directly to their door. Last deadline for orders that need posting is tomorrow 8th Feb!
If Valentine's is not your thing then do check them out anyway as they offer all sorts of tray bakes including brownies, flapjacks, tea-bread, beautiful florentines and amazingly decorated cakes for any occasion throughout the year too. I urge you to visit the website, you'll struggle not to be tempted I'm sure... www.hardyandscott.co.uk


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Re: Peter Abbott born in Raymond NH
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Re: Peter Abbott born in Raymond NH
Dottie Hood 4/19/99
The information you have from the Lane Library is probably correct.As I said on my previous posting, this Abbott line is what I've pieced together from various sources and has not been proved. Some of the information is unreliable or even wrong.That's the reason I posted it.Fullonton in his History of Raymond said the Abbott line is "a net-work,--a tangled mass, that we confess we know not how to unravel."I'd like to unravel our Abbott line, and I am happy to receive any additions or corrections to my posting.
I consulted Dow's History of Hampton, NH, Vol. II, p. 781.It shows Olive as the daughter of Amos Knowles. Andrew is shown as her brother. It doesn't say, though, which wife of Amos is Olive's mother.He married first Dorothy Drake and second Sarah Perkins.No dates on that page.Page 692 of Dow lists Dorothy Drake as "Dolly" and says she died Jan. 11, 1824. I have no reliable source for Olive's birthdate, but one source listed her birth as "about 1825" which would mean Sarah Perkins is her mother.
If Olive was born before Jan. 11, 1824, then Dorothy Drake would be her mother.
If Olive was born before Jan. 11, 1824, then Dorothy Drake would be her mother.I hope that answers your question.If you're a descendant of Wilson Abbott, I'd be happy to exchange gedcom files.


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Kansas City nonprofit groups can bid for a chance at free internet service from Google Fiber with proposals on how to overcome the separation that divides the city's digital haves and have-nots.
The city's "Google Fiber Community Connections Challenge" is seeking entries from "nonprofits that are looking to bridge the digital divide," said a news release from the city on Monday.
The competition, the release said, will select applicants for gigabit-speed internet connections.
Applications are due Aug. 7. City officials and staff will work with "digital inclusion stakeholders" to evaluate the entries. An informational session is scheduled for Monday, July 24, at noon on the 11th floor of City Hall.
Online applications for the service ask a number of questions about the organizations, focusing on who their clients are and how they'd benefit. The application also notes that the service comes with a requirement for an annual report quantifying the impact of the internet service. "How," it asks, "will your organization measure the impact of Google Fiber Internet services on those served by your organization?"


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Camp Onaway is unique among summer camps for holding fast to the offering of one seven week session. We are proud of that distinction and believe fervently in the advantages of a longer summer program.
They say it takes at least three weeks to create a habit and another three to fully incorporate it. The longer session allows girls to create and incorporate new habits around values such as forming deeper relationships, reaching out to others, giving back to the community, and challenging oneself to reach new heights.
Building Relationships
At Onaway, everyone belongs. Girls are housed in cabins by age group and form close friendships with their peers as the summer progresses. In addition, with extra time, they build friendships across age lines, getting to know all of the campers through meals together where we change tables each week and all camp activities where the older girls can lead the younger girls and share the fun of performing on stage or capturing the flag in Brown and White games. Close friendships have a chance to develop naturally and stand the test of time. The magical bond between campers and counselors, where counselors can have a major impact on their lives, deepens throughout the summer.
Building Community
Living in a community means that everyone has a role and can contribute. Over seven weeks girls learn to take responsibility for their own spaces through daily inspection and for the whole camp through camp duties. Caring for the environment and becoming stewards of the lake is also a long-term project. The campers practice philanthropy by raising money in various ways and choosing at the end of the summer to which charities to donate the money. They learn to work together to put on major musical and dance productions. Traditions and rituals are repeated throughout the summer so that they become part of the fabric of the community rather than isolated events. The extended time away from the digital world of cell phones, internet, television and other media fosters better communication skills and more independence and confidence in decision making.
Skill Development
Many of our activities have skill levels, and campers can set goals at the beginning of the summer and see concrete progress by the end. Campers are encouraged to reach the highest level of one or two activities over the course of several summers and the steady, consistent teaching they receive over the seven weeks allows them to do so. A camper has time to master a skill before moving on to the next level. Arts projects also benefit from the longer stay. In woodworking there is time to build a piece of furniture rather than a simple peg board. In ceramics there is time to design, create, fire and finish several projects on the wheel to improve skills. Our girls come back to us over and over again to tell us that, "No one knows how to canoe the way we do!" or "My coach couldn't believe how strong I was after training to swim the length of the lake (7 miles!)."
It takes a long time to do what we do and do it well. Please feel free to call with other questions to see if seven weeks is the right choice for your daughter.


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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Homemade4TheHolidays #CollectiveBias
That's how I ended up roasting this sweet, tender delicata squash stuffed with shiitake mushrooms, andouille sausage, and quinoa. I know shiitake mushrooms don't scream "childhood flavors," but hear me out. One of my favorite mushrooms, these are earthy–more flavorful than the more common white button mushrooms. I amped up the mushroom flavor with Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup. The andouille sausage is a nod to my Louisiana childhood. And the quinoa, well, I just like quinoa.
I remember making stuffed squashed when I first started cooking. It was a disaster! The stuffing burned before the squashed was cooked through. That is, if the squash didn't tip over in the baking pan, making the stuffing fall out. I didn't want a repeat of that disaster, so let me share some tips with you.
Tips For Fool-Proof Stuffed Squash
Buy the right squash: My previous mistake was using acorn squash. Its shape makes it roll around on the baking sheet. I opted for delicata squash, which is more oblong. You can use any winter squash you'd like but I like that delicata is small enough that half a squash makes one serving.
Pre-cook the squash: I roasted the squash for fifteen minutes (while prepping the stuffing ingredients) before stuffing them. After cutting the squash in half lengthways and cleaning out the seeds and stringy pulp, season with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Roast upside down on an oiled baking sheet. Remove from the oven and flip over so they don't overcook.
Flavor quinoa with chicken broth: I love quinoa, but it's bland on by itself. I almost always cook mine with chicken broth. I picked up a 6-pack of Swanson® Chicken Broth at Sam's Club because it's a staple in our pantry. There's nothing artificial added and it comes in a resealable carton. Perfect when I need just a little bit to deglaze a pan or or half a carton to make a quick chicken pho.
Don't dump the sausage drippings: I chose andouille sausage because I miss eating it. This Louisiana-style sausage is one of the most flavorful I've eaten. It's tender with a spicy kick. After browning the sausage, don't pour out the drippings. Scoop out the sausage and cook the onions, celery, and mushrooms in the it. So much flavor!
Amp up the flavor with condensed soup: When you hear Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, you probably think of green bean casserole. I was never a big fan of this classic, but my husband remembers it as part of his childhood holiday table. A can of the soup really amped up the stuffing's flavors without adding any preservatives, color, or artificial flavors.
Tableworthy Holiday Side Dish
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This squash will make everyone in our family happy. It's a new take on a traditional stuffed squash recipe. My kids get the traditional while I have an earthy combination of my childhood flavors.
In the end you'll have a very flavorful side dish that will look gorgeous on your holiday dinner table. It takes a little bit of time to prepare the squash and chop the ingredients, but you're saving time when you use Swanson® Chicken Broth and Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup.
Swanson® Chicken Broth and a 10-can pantry pack Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup. Not only are they a good value, but they're great pantry staples. We have a small household, so I plan on donating half of each pack to our local food pantry.
I always look forward to the annual Holiday Taste of Sam's event–where you get a chance to try out easy to make dishes for your holiday gathering. Though I think my kids enjoy sampling the food more than I do! When you visit on December 21-22, you'll have an opportunity to try out Swanson® Chicken Broth with Idahoan Mashed Potatoes. While you're there, don't forget to take advantage of the $1.50 off Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup and Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup.
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- 3 medium delicata squash
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 2 cup Swanson® Chicken Broth
- ½ pound of andouille sausage, casing removed
- 1 small onion, diced (approx ½ cup)
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1½ cup chopped shiitake mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 can Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- Preheat oven to 375F. Wash outside of squash. Cut in half lengthways and scrape out seed and stringy pulp. Place on an oiled baking sheet. Season inside of squash with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Turn upside down and roast for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and turn squash back over.
- In a small pot, add quinoa and Swanson® Chicken Broth. Cover and bring to a simmer. Once most of liquid has been absorbed, remove from heat and allow quinoa to steam.
- Add oil to skillet on medium high heat. Add andouille sausage, making sure to break up the sausage into smaller pieces as it cooks. Once sausage starts to brown, scoop out of skillet into a bowl. Save drippings.
- Add onions, celery, mushrooms, and garlic to drippings. Cook until onions become translucent, about 5 minutes. Return sausage to the skillet. Add cooked quinoa to the mixture.
- Next add 1 can of Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup. Do not dilute. Mix well into the mixture and turn off heat.
- Add stuffing mixture to squash. Top with sliced mushrooms and sprinkle with parmesan cheese (if desired). Return to oven and bake for 25-35 minutes. Serve immediately.


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With help from SAS and her folks we completed the look of Finnegan's cat portal. Instead of leaving a door open for him to get to the basement where his litter box is we put a small hole in the wall so that he can come and go as he pleases.
I'm not sure if he is too fussed about the change, but we think it's quite cute!
He is accepting mail any time now, and treat parcels will be graciously enjoyed.


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Photos captured by Deb Mitzel Photography that have been formatted for use and download as facebook covers. These images are available for free from the photographer. Most images taken in Minnesota, including the Brainerd and Baxter areas, as well as the North Shore.
To download these images at no charge, click "Buy" and complete the process.


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What goes into training video production? How do training video production company Sydney work hard to create such a wonderful collection of moving pictures that will allow you to demonstrate what you expect from your staff after a few days of training in your program?
This article will give you an idea as to what you can expect from the production in terms of the mechanics behind making one of these videos. We will give you a systematic guide on how these videos are made and what you can add to improve the quality of your own training video in the future.
Information Gathering
Initially, if you hire an Australian video company, they will conduct a survey regarding how your company works exactly. What kind of people do you have in this particular establishment? This way, they will be able to get to know the people that you will be training through the videos.
In addition to this, the production company will also have to interview you regarding the goal and ultimate reasons behind making these training videos. This way, the concept of the video will become clearer in the long run.
The Process of Conceptualization
After this, the company will be able to create the overall concept of the video itself. Do not worry because most of the time, the company owners, as well as supervisors are allowed to contribute when it comes to the conceptualization of these particular videos.
Because of this, you will definitely be able to have your own input and be privy to the whole process for sure. Some production companies even consult the company owners and supervisors regarding the design and overall look of these videos.
Writing the Script and Storyboard
Now that the conceptualization of the video has begun, you can now include all your inputs and eventually, they will be able to create the scripts and storyboards to help bring your video to life. Make sure that you are able to include all your creative ideas so that you would end up giving a production company many options regarding how to go about shooting the video.
This way, you can be assured of the best end product in the long run. You just have to be patient and collaborative with the production company to get the best results.
Going To the Website
If you go to the website, there also many video samples that you can choose from regarding design and overall creative quality. Would you like to have a serious training videos? Or something lighter? Either way, whatever you want to have, you can be assured of greater results because of working with Australian training video production companies in the long run.
Wrapping Things Up
These are just some of the most effective steps that you can take to create your very own training videos sooner rather than later. It is important to remember that making a video is not that easy. However, if you have enough patience to work with others and to learn the ropes, you will definitely get good results in the near future.
This goes to show that working with prestigious training video production companies would be truly advantageous.


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A Festival of Light, Music and Innovation
Envisioned as an enduring beacon of Baltimore's vibrant spirit, Light City invites you to celebrate a new tradition of innovation. Light City is fully accessible, free and open to all.
Light City returns to Baltimore's waterfront (from the Inner Harbor to Harbor East) Saturday, April 14 through Saturday, April 21, 2018. Festival hours are from 7pm-11pm Sunday through Thursday, and 7pm-midnight on Friday and Saturdays. Light City's BGE Light Art Walk transforms the Inner Harbor's brick-lined promenade to an interactive playground with awe-inspiring light art installations, performances, concerts, a fun-filled family zone and special moments including an opening night parade and a closing night fireworks finale. The festival's food and beverage offerings are proudly 100% local, reflecting Baltimore's fabulous cusine. All of the 21 light installations on display are brand new to Light City, with distinguished artists hailing from around the world. Ten of the distinguished artists are from Baltimore.
Music is a major component of Light City with live concerts and DJ sets on two stages. On the Light Up the Night! Concert Stage at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater, headlining acts include Grand Master Flash on Saturday, April 14 at 10pm; G. Love & Special Sauce Friday, April 20 at 10:30pm; and Kimbra Saturday, April 21 at 10:30pm. On the new Club Light City Stage presented by Morgan State University, house, dance and hip hop DJs perform along with local talent such as TrillNatured, Mighty Mark and DJ LoveGoddess.
Innovation - Labs@LightCity
Light City redefines the traditional arts festival in more than just its medium. Each day at Labs@LightCity emerging voices and established thinkers explore the innovations and practices that build stronger, more equitable cities. Each Lab explores the future of society and every attendee will have the opportunity to learn, network and be heard.
For more information go to LightCity.org and check out the schedule, map and hotel packages.