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The marketing team at KFC has been crushing it lately.
When the world-famous fast food mascot Colonel Sanders isn't teaming up with DC superheroes, the restaurant chain is pushing bizarre and confusing merchandise on anyone who'll stay still long enough to listen.
The latest officially licensed KFC product is a bath bomb which, when dropped into a bathtub, creates a frothy aromatic soup that will leave the user smelling like delicious fried chicken.
It's best not to wonder too much as to why someone might want to smell like the Colonel's secret blend of herbs and spices. Perhaps they're trying to attract hungry dogs for affectionate kisses, or maybe their partner has a particularly weird fetish.
Either way, Village Vanguard's "Chicken Smell Bathing Powder" (as it's officially named) is a piece of licensed KFC merchandize that is, naturally shaped like a chunk of tasty chicken.
Alas, though, while there are many around the world who would love to get their hands on this unique bathing experience, only a hundred KFC bath bombs will be produced, and they're not going to be on-sale in stores.
Instead, winners will be chosen at random from entrants in a standard Twitter giveaway. You've been here before, you know the drill; retweet the bath bomb announcement to be in with a chance to win.
Oh, and here's the kicker. You also need to live in Japan.
11月1日(水)から始まる #秘伝のコンビパック 発売記念キャンペーンの🎁が完成しました😃
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Yup, of course this is a Japan-only exclusive item. All the best things are.
For anyone who does live in Japan (or who knows someone who does that can get in on this on their behalf), the odds of winning one aren't terrible at present.
At the time of writing, the tweet only has around a thousand retweets, meaning the odds of winning are approximately one in ten.
Those are good odds, so long as you have a Japanese address to send the prize to.
For the rest of us, we'll just have to sit back in our disappointingly non-fragrant bathtubs, wishing of what could have been.
Oh well. At least there's no law against eating KFC while sat in the tub! That works too as a solid alternative strategy to achieve a similar end.


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Selected Epistles of Gregory the Great.: To Agilulph, King of the Lombards.
Epistle XLII.
To Agilulph, King of the Lombards.
Gregory to Agilulph, &c.
We return thanks to your Excellency, that, hearkening to our petition, you have concluded such a peace as may be of advantage to both parties, as we had confidence in you that you would. On this account we greatly commend your prudence and goodness, since in choosing peace you have shewn that you love God, who is its author. For, if unhappily peace had not been made, what else could have ensued but, with sin and danger on both sides, the shedding of the blood of miserable peasants 34 , whose labour profits both? But, that we may feel the advantage to us of this peace, as it has been made by you, we beg you, greeting you with paternal charity, that as often as opportunity offers itself, you would enjoin by letters on your dukes in divers places, and especially those who are constituted in these parts, that they keep this peace inviolate, as has been promised, and not seek for themselves any occasions whence either any contention or any ill-feeling may arise, to the end that we may be able to give thanks still more for your good will. We received the bearers of these presents, as being in very truth your own people, with the affection that was becoming, since it was right both to receive and dismiss with charity men who are wise, and who announced that by the favour of God peace had been concluded.
Rusticorum. Cf. I. 44, p. 88, note 1, and Prolegom., p. viii.
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Is tiger lotus red a good plant to keep in a dwarf african frog tank ?
I am no expert on plants, but have kept many species of frogs, including DAFs--I would suggest a plant needing less light would be more suitable, something like anubias, Java fern or moss, etc. ADF really do not like high light intensity, I believe.----rick
tiger lotus will grow in low light, just very slow.
I have java moss, wisteria, anubas, java fern , sword and bamboo. They all have worked well with my frog. Of course it's not the only sp. in my tank and I've only had it a year. But I think it just depends how you set it up. My frog seems to really like the wisteria IMO/e
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PELHAM, N.Y. - Ann V. Sayer of Pelham died Aug. 7. She was 106.
Sayer was a resident of Pelham for over 100 years, and was a member of the Pelham Senior Association. (her father founded the Pelham Civic Association).
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The Holt Team was formed by Lucie Holt and Yana Milanova after years of successfully collaborating on many projects. Bringing over 25 years of combined real estate industry experience, Lucie and Yana specialize in all types of property in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Long Island. Condos, co-ops, brownstones and townhouses - "nothing is too small or too big for us to tackle" they agree. Lucie and Yana are full-service brokers who represent buyers, sellers, investors, developers, and renters. They have a portfolio of customers and clients both domestic and international. Their pride is to provide their customers and clients with the best possible service, making themselves available 24/7. They often advise their clients on strategic pre-marketing staging and renovations, making sure that the product they bring to market is in demand.
Lucie started her career in London, England in finance, the move to the New York area in the mid 1990's to work as a realtor was a natural transition. Throughout her real estate career she has received numerous awards such as Top 10 producer, highest earner, most closed sales and most referred agent.
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We were always told by our parents that playing with fire will do us no good. But what about painting with it? French-Canadian artist Steve Spazuk uses the soot that rises from candles and torches as a medium to create unbelievable drawings and portraits. Some of his creations are shockingly realistic that will make you wonder if these artworks were digitally manipulated. But seeing actual videos of him while creating his masterpieces will leave you in awe. With the help of feather brushes and x-acto knife, he carefully scrapes images into the soot until the final image appears.
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MasterCard has decided to expand into online retailing, so it's opened a store that's sort of Amazon lite. Well, Amazon several design iterations ago. Actually the site looks like one of those themed mini-stores eBay keeps promoting these days, but the merchandise is all new and tailored to your shopping patterns. And by "tailored," I mean that the card issuer is using special customer behavior software to predict the things you're most likely to buy, which it then shows to you.
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Despite his activities as a professional photographer, he is a lifelong chinese activist for the rights of religious minorities and non-theistic believers in Indonesia and former unauthorized migrant worker in Hong Kong (2003 – 2004) and South Korea (2005 – 2007).
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He has pioneering and written extensively on the relevance of international law for the benefit of the development of the democratic Indonesian domestic legal system. Among many others, his award winning Hukum HAM International or International Human Rights Law, which is currently in its second edition, is not the only book available on the subject in Indonesia but also, as Professor An-Na'im acclaimed, has "comprehensive scope and strong scholarship." He is the Founding Editor of the Indonesian Journal of International & Comparative Law, Editorial Board of International Journal of Migration and Border Studies and Advisory Editor for Border(land)s and Migration Studies Online. Currently, he is an O'Brien Fellow in Residence at McGill Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism. Previously, he was the Inaugural Fellow of New Asian Publics at the Institute of Asia and Pacific Studies, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus and Visiting Scholar at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, University of Oslo. Currently, his research interest is on the role of international law in the advancement of human rights in non-western illiberal democracies. In addition, he has delivered lectures in many universities, including Peking University School of Transnational Law and Monash University Malaysia's School of Arts and Social Sciences.
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Park patrols, a military-style school for troubled teens and a popular drug treatment program would be sacrificed under budget cuts proposed Thursday by Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw.
Palm Beach County faces a more than $100 million budget shortfall next year, and the County Commission expects Bradshaw to trim at least $25 million in spending to help cover the gap.
On Thursday, Bradshaw rolled out his proposed cuts that include the "Drug Farm" treatment program, the Eagle Academy residential facility for 13- to 16-year-olds and deputies assigned to patrol county parks.
Bradshaw said he hopes to work with the County Commission to find a way to "save some of this" before the final budget vote in September.
"Some serious budget decisions had to be made, and the consequences are not good," Bradshaw said about his proposed cuts. "I have to make real tough decisions in real tough times."
During tense budget talks last year, Bradshaw also said he would have to cut the "Drug Farm" — setting off public backlash directed at the County Commission that ultimately convinced commissioners to back off plans to cut the sheriff's budget by $3 million.
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For Chestnut Hill College's women's tennis senior captain Kelly Dennis, tennis has always been more than just a game. It's about nurturing relationships and executing goals. Dennis, who started playing tennis when she was just five years old, said the thing she loves most about tennis is her relationship with her mom, Judy, who was also her high school coach. Tennis allowed Dennis to nurture her relationship with her mom.
"Before every match even to this day, she tells me to 'have fun and leave it all on the court,'" said Dennis, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. "I think of these words every time I play a match. It helps me to relax and have a good time. After every win or loss, my mom would be there waiting for me."
Dennis, 21, credits her success to the constant love and support she receives from her mom, family and friends. Albert Stroble, Dennis' coach, said Kelly is always willing to help another player, whether it's with tennis or academics. He said Dennis applies "the teamwork approach" to everything she does.
"Kelly is a tremendous leader on and off the court with the way she interacts with her teammates," said Stroble. "I truly believe she understands that when working as a team, you can achieve more."
It is this "teamwork approach" and commitment to making a difference in other people's lives that Athletes for a Better World (ABW), a non-profit organization committed to changing the culture of American sports by developing individual character, teamwork and civic responsibility through commitment to its "Code for Living," named her one of five finalists in the 10th annual Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup.
The Wooden Cup, one of the most prestigious awards in sports, is presented annually to two noteworthy athletes, one collegiate and one professional, for their character and leadership both on and off the field and for their contributions to sports and society. The award is named for the legendary UCLA men's basketball coach John Wooden, who won 10 national championships and is considered by many to be the greatest college coach of any sport who ever lived.
Even as a teenager Dennis embodied what it meant to be one of sports' greatest citizens. "When I was 14 years old, my friend Meghan Marth invited me over her house to watch a documentary called 'Invisible Children,'" Dennis said. "After the movie, we were all in kind of shock and awe because these kids who were our age and younger were being abducted and forced to be soldiers. We were really moved by the film and wanted to do something. In the film, the kids said the thing they wanted most was an education and by some luck and fate we later got introduced to a woman who started a primary school in Uganda."
After meeting Abitimo Odongkara, who founded the Upper Nile Institute for Appropriate Technology School (UNIFAT) in Gulu, Uganda, as a freshman at Mount Notre Dame, Dennis and her friends agreed to sponsor 10 children and formed Unified for UNIFAT (U4U). It is a service club that seeks to bring aid and awareness, financially and emotionally, to the children of Gulu, Northern Uganda, who have been invisible victims of Joseph Kony's political upheaval and the Lord's Resistance Army's (LRA) crimes against humanity.
The organization continued to grow and currently has 30 chapters at high schools and colleges around the U.S. In 2013, U4U became Unified for Uganda, so they could continue to support graduates of the UNIFAT School. What makes U4U unique is that it is completely student-run. Last year, they raised roughly $100,000 through sponsors and fundraisers including concerts, bake sales and an overnight event called "Experience UNIFAT."
Besides raising funds for the UNIFAT school, it also employs four Ugandan mentors to guide the children both academically and emotionally to ensure their success in school and at home. "U4U focuses on the most destitute children," Dennis said. "U4U identifies the children in most need and provides them with an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty, to show that a sickness they inherited doesn't have to define them, and to dream of a brighter future."
Dennis shared one experience during a visit to Uganda and showed me a picture of a little girl named Prisca, whom she calls her daughter. "In Uganda, they don't use 'mother, daughter, sister, brother' the way we do," Dennis said. "If it is a friend's mom but they grew up around her, they call that woman their mother, too. It is really a beautiful thing about their culture that they are so accepting of everyone into their family.
"This little girl, my daughter Prisca, has such a special place in my heart. We got to know each other when we spent a night in the village of Pece. We slept on straw mats and sang songs by only the light of a kerosene lamp. Prisca crawled in my lap and fell asleep with her hand holding only my two fingers because her hands were so little. I'm sure you can relate the feeling of your daughter holding onto you, you being her lifeline. The person she holds onto to feel safe. That's how I felt. I felt like I was her mother, and she was only able to sleep because of the sense of safety and love that I was bringing her. I still think of her everyday!"
Currently, the organization aided by Dennis' efforts sponsors a total of 103 students. The cost of sponsoring a secondary boarding school student is $600. The cost of sponsoring a child in primary school is $300. U4U also hosts annual Fair Trade events that help support those in need of basic human necessities by returning all sales to the Central American, South American, and African artisans.
Dennis is also a member of CHC's Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), the Serving and Learning Together (SALT) program, the college's Campus Ministry program, as well as countless retreats and service opportunities such as the Shriners, the CHC Empty Bowl Dinner, and TOMS "One Day without Shoes."
On the court, Dennis is a three-time, All-Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) performer. She is CHC tennis' all-time leader in wins (123-48, .719), responsible for 58 singles victories. (58-25, .699) and 65 doubles wins (65-23, .739). She was the third Griffin to reach the 1,000-career win mark during the 2012-2013 season, which saw her rank as high as #13 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Individual Regional Rankings.
This year's Wooden Award recipient will be announced at a ceremony held in Atlanta on April 23. "I have always felt that as an educated young woman, I have a responsibility to do what I can," Dennis said. "It isn't always the easy road but I know it is the right one."
For more information about Unified for Uganda, visit www.unifiedforuganda.com.


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The FCC's decision to adopt utility-style regulation to the Internet is resulting in less investment and reduced deployment and it will inevitably lead to less robust competition in the broadband market, argues Brendan Carr, legal advisor to FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai.
The Digital Post: You suggested that the FCC decision to reclassify broadband as a utility could undermine the US telecom success story. What are the main negative consequences?
Brendan Carr: The FCC's decision to apply heavy-handed, utility-style regulation to the Internet is putting the U.S.'s success story at risk. It is already leading broadband providers to cut back on their investments and put off network upgrades that would have brought faster speeds and more reliable broadband to consumers.
And the decision to put the U.S.'s success at risk was an entirely unnecessary one. In the 1990s, American policymakers decided on a bipartisan basis that the Internet should develop unfettered by government regulation.
Regulators applied a light-touch regulatory framework that led to unparalleled levels of investment and, in turn, innovation.The private sector spent $1.3 trillion over the past 15 years to deploy broadband infrastructure in the U.S. That level of investment compares very favorably when you look at the International context.
A study of 2011 and 2012 data shows that wireless providers in the U.S. invested twice as much per person as their counterparts in Europe ($110 per person compared to $55). And the story is the same on the wireline side, with U.S. providers investing more than twice those in Europe ($562 per household versus $244).
Consumers benefited immensely from all of that investment. On the wireless side, 97% of Americans have access to three or more facilities-based providers. More than 98% of Americans now have access to 4G LTE. Network speeds are 30% faster in the U.S. than in Europe.
The story is similar on the wireline side: 82% of Americans and 48% of rural Americans have access to 25 Mbps broadband speeds, but those figures are only 54% and 12% in Europe, according to a 2014 study that looked at 2011 and 2012 data. And in the U.S., broadband providers deploy fiber to the premises about twice as often as they do in Europe (23% versus 12%).
Facilities-based intermodal competition is also thriving with telephone, cable, mobile, satellite, fixed wireless, and other Internet service providers competing vigorously against each other.
But unfortunately, the U.S. is now putting all of this success at risk. At the beginning of 2015, the FCC decided to apply public-utility-style regulation to the Internet over the objections of two FCC Commissioners.
I fear that we are already seeing the results of that decision. Capital expenditures by the largest wireline broadband providers plunged 12% in the first half of 2015, compared to the first half of 2014. The decline among all major broadband providers was 8%. This decrease represents billions of dollars in lost investment and tens of thousands of lost jobs.
And the decline in broadband investment is not limited to the U.S.'s largest providers. Many of the nation's smallest broadband providers have already cut back on their investments and deployment. Take KWISP Internet, a provider serving 475 customers in rural Illinois.
KWISP told the Commission that, because of the agency's decision to impose utility-style regulation, it was delaying network improvements that would have upgraded customers from 3 Mbps to 20 Mbps service and capacity upgrades that would have reduced congestion.
These and many more examples all point to the same conclusion. The FCC's decision to adopt heavy-handed Internet regulation is resulting in less investment and reduced deployment. It will inevitably lead to less robust competition in the broadband market and a worse experience for U.S. broadband users.
But I am optimistic that the U.S. will ultimately return to the successful, light-touch approach to the Internet that spurred massive investments in our broadband infrastructure. Efforts are underway in both the courts and Congress to reverse the FCC's decision. And following next year's presidential election, the composition of the FCC could be substantially different than it is today.
The Digital Post: What is your opinion about the Net Neutrality legislation due to be adopted by the EU? What are the main differences with the Open Internet order?
Brendan Carr: I think the FCC's decision to adopt utility-style regulation should serve as a cautionary tale for regulators that are examining this issue. FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai, who I work for, has described the FCC's decision as a solution that won't work to a problem that doesn't exist.
When the FCC acted, its rulemaking record was replete with evidence that utility-style regulation would slow investment and innovation in the broadband networks. And the evidence on the other side of the ledger? Non-existent.
Net Neutrality activists have trotted out a parade of horribles and hypothesized harms, but there was no evidence whatsoever of systemic market failure. The FCC adopted utility-style regulations even though it presented no evidence that the Internet is broken or in need of increased government regulation.
In the absence of any market failure, consumers are far better served by policies that promote competition. Utility-style regulation heads in the opposition direction—it imposes substantial new costs on broadband providers and makes it harder for competitors, particularly smaller broadband providers, to compete in the marketplace. After all, rules designed to regulate a monopoly will inevitably push the market toward a monopoly
The Digital Post: Next year the European Commission will propose a major revision of the EU current framework on telecoms. From your perspective what should be the priorities?
Brendan Carr: When I met with government officials and industry stakeholders in Brussels, one point kept coming up: the need to increase investment in Europe's broadband markets. And I agree that embracing policies that will spur greater broadband investment is a key priority. According to a Boston Consulting Group report that just came out, Europe will need an additional €106 billion to meet its Digital Agenda goals.
Historically, the U.S. embraced a number of policies that led to massive investments in broadband networks. For one, U.S. regulators embraced facilities-based competition. We rejected the notion that the broadband market was a natural monopoly.
Therefore, we pursued policies that encouraged broadband providers to build their own networks, rather than using their competitors' infrastructure. For example, we eliminated mandatory unbundling obligations, which were skewing investment decisions and deterring network construction.
We also made it easier for facilities-based providers from previously distinct sectors to enter the broadband market and compete against each other.
For instance, by making it easier for telephone companies to enter the video market and cable companies to enter the voice market, we strengthened the business case for those carriers to upgrade their networks, since offering a triple-play bundle of video, broadband, and voice was critical to being able to compete successfully. Because of these policies, capital flowed into networks, and consumers benefited from better, faster, and more reliable broadband infrastructure.
We also took steps on the wireless side to promote investment and competition. We embraced a flexible use policy for wireless spectrum. Instead of mandating that a particular spectrum band be used with a specific type of wireless technology, the government left that choice to the private sector, which has a much better sense of consumer demand.
This enabled wireless networks in the U.S. to evolve with technology and to do so much more quickly than if operators had to obtain government sign-off each step of the way. Having license terms and conditions that are relatively consistent across spectrum bands has also made it easier for providers to invest in the mobile broadband marketplace.
The Digital Post: The EU is still grappling with a fragmented and somewhat rigid approach to spectrum, despite the efforts of the European Commission. What can Europe learn from the FCC policy on spectrum?
Brendan Carr: The FCC's spectrum policies have led to a tremendous amount of innovation and investment in our wireless networks. I would like to highlight a few of those here.
First, the FCC has embraced a flexible use policy for wireless spectrum. Instead of mandating that a particular spectrum band be used with a specific type of wireless technology, the government left that choice to the private sector, which has a much better sense of consumer demand.
This has enabled wireless networks in the U.S. to evolve with technology and to do so much more quickly than if operators had to obtain government sign-off each step of the way. For instance, nearly 50% of all mobile connections in the U.S. are now 4G, whereas that figure is only 10% worldwide.
Second, the FCC makes spectrum bands available on a nationwide basis with relatively uniform license terms and build out obligations. So rather than auctioning licenses that cover only part of the country one year and then auctioning other licenses in another year, all of the licenses for a particular spectrum band are offered in the same auction.
This approach gives broadband operators greater certainty and helps them plan their deployments while minimizing transaction costs. It also makes it easier for operators to obtain handsets and other equipment that will operate on their spectrum bands. All of that ultimately means that consumers get access to the spectrum faster and at lower costs.
Third, the FCC tries to keep its eye on filling the spectrum pipeline. It takes years for new spectrum bands to be brought to market, and so waiting for consumer demand to increase before starting the process of allocating more spectrum for consumer use is not an efficient approach.
The U.S. has engaged in a continuous process of reallocating spectrum for mobile broadband. We auctioned AWS-1 spectrum in 2006, 700 MHz spectrum in 2008, 65 MHz of mid-band spectrum earlier this year, and we're set to auction our 600 MHz spectrum in 2016. To date, our spectrum auctions have over $91 billion for the U.S. Treasury.
Fourth, the FCC has embraced policies that make it easier for operators to deploy their spectrum. One way we've done that is by adopting what the FCC calls "shot clocks." These require state and local governments to act on an operator's request to construct a new tower or add an antenna to an existing structure within a set period of time, say within 90 or 180 days.
Another step the FCC has taken is to streamline the process of obtaining the historic preservation and other approvals that are required when an operator deploys broadband infrastructure. Combined, these actions have allowed spectrum to be deployed faster and have meant that consumers get quicker access to new mobile broadband offerings.


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Images add hugely to the visual appeal of a post and help to keep site visitors engaged.
And if you're using the Teasers option (magazine style layout) for displaying posts on your blog page, Thesis will automatically resize your post image to fit into the Teaser box.
The Post Images and Thumbnails section on the Design Options screen enables you to set the default positioning of images and thumbnails you use as introductions to your posts.
These controls are limited to the image at the beginning of your articles.
So when you insert an image into the body of your articles you'll still need to use the 'Add an Image' control from the WordPress Add New Post screen toolbar.
Accessing the Post Images and Thumbnails Controls
Go to the Design Options screen and locate the Post Images and Thumbnails section:
Post Image Settings
Click the ' + ' sign next to Default Post Image Settings to view the available settings for post images:
Click on the radio buttons describing the horizontal and vertical position in which you'd like your post images to appear.
Click the check boxes against any of the options you want.
The options are self explanatory except, possibly, the archives pages option: this refers to the pages that are displaid when you click on a Category or Tag link.
Here's an example of what selecting the Show Images on Archive Pages looks like to a site visitor:
Thumbnail image settings
The thumbnail settings tell Thesis how to position images that you display in your teasers box, if you're using that option.
To view the Thumbnail settings click the ' + ' sign next to Default Thumbnail Settings:
You'll see that Thesis has automatically applied the same settings you selected in your default post images settings, so you don't need to do anything here unless you want to change the position settings.
You may want to change the default thumbnail size, depending on how wide you've made your content column.
The only change I've ever made to this is to increase the default size when I'm using a wider than usual content column. Otherwise I just accept the default.
Creating a Post Using The Thesis Post and Thumbnail Settings
Once you've set those default settings they will automatically be applied to any post where you define the image URLs in the post write screen (but you can over-ride them on any individual post if you want to).
Below your edit box on the Add New Post screen you'll find these fields:
Firstly, you'll need to upload the images you want to use to a folder on your server, outside the WordPress folders.
I create a folder called 'images', located in the root, and upload all my images to that.
So when you create a new post and want to add a post image all you need to do, then, is add the full URL of the image you uploaded to your images folder, to the box under Post Image (circled above).
To improve the SEO of your article you should also enter a description in the second box – the post image 'alt' text.
Thesis will then automatically insert your image in the location you specified in the default settings, or the settings on the post page (below the image alt text box) if you're over-riding the defaults.
And here's the really neat part: If you're using the Teasers option Thesis will automatically resize your image and display it in the teasers box.
You don't need to specify the URL (unless you want to use a different image). You don't need to do anything at all. Just leave the fields in the Thumbnail Image area empty.
Here's an example of a post image added by Thesis (you can make the post image any size you want):
And here's how that article and image appear on the blog page when you're using Teasers:
OK, that's it for Post Images and Thumbnails. If you need clarification on anything leave a comment and I'll clarify!


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Tracey Jeffery is well known amongst food lovers in Northern Ireland for her authentic French macarons.
These exquisite little treats not only look seriously impressive but, thanks to the high quality of the ingredients used (which are organic where possible), they taste wonderful too.
Tracey, who trained in a French patisserie in the Dordogne, takes great pride in the fact that no flavourings are used in her macarons - which are naturally gluten free, and can also be dairy free on request.
Hand made in small batches in the classic French way, with finely ground almonds in the meringue, Eva Paris Macarons have won Great Taste Awards for their flavour and texture (which somehow manages to be both crisp and chewy), and are available in a range of flavours and colours.
Macarons make a lovely small gift but they are especilly well suited to special occasions. They can be made with bespoke designs or logos for corporate events and make ideal wedding favours, especially as they can be made to match the bridal theme - and they go very well with champagne!


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Tis' the season…the season of Star Wars, that is! To celebrate the opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, we created an inspired menu to serve your movie-going friends before heading to the theater. From BB-8 Cake Pops to the Tatooine Sunset Martini, there are so many fun recipes to choose from. May the treats be with you!
BB-8 Cake Pops
We didn't think it was possible for a droid to be any more adorable than R2-D2, but then came BB-8. The only thing cuter than BB-8 itself are these cake pops modeled after the droid.
Ewok Guacamole
This Ewok Guacamole is almost too cute to eat. Use crackers or chips to create the Ewok's furry face and dig in!
Darth Vader or Yoda Pizza
This recipe combines two of our favorite things: Star Wars and pizza. Choose your favorite toppings – from green peppers to black olives – and arrange them accordingly.
Lightsaber Pretzels
Lightsaber pretzels are a super easy, perfect snack to take on the go from your party. These pretzels may not be able to cut through enemies and blast doors, but they sure are delicious.
Tatooine Sunset Martini
This martini is as smooth and beautiful as a double sunset on the planet Tatooine. Drinking two or three of these cocktails will surely take you to a galaxy far, far away.


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Fred Rodriguez recalls conversations he has had with Chad Staton, who lives across the street.
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DEFIANCE - The day conservative commentators, national media, and even comedians around the country reported that Chad Staton allegedly exchanged fraudulent voter registrations for crack cocaine from a Toledo woman, the man in question wasn't talking.
He refused to come to the door of his apartment on Stratton Street. His girlfriend told a reporter he not only didn't want to grant an interview at that time, he likely never would.
However, he did tell a neighbor the charges were untrue. "Just yesterday, he said it wasn't true. She wasn't giving me no crack,' " Fred Rodriguez said Mr. Staton told him.
The Defiance County Sheriff's Office charged Mr. Staton, 22, Monday with false registration, a fifth-degree felony. He was released on his own recognizance, Sheriff David Westrick said. Mr. Staton's next court appearance is set for tomorrow in Defiance Municipal Court.
Meanwhile, Toledo police Capt. Michael Murphy said officers charged Georgianna Pitts, alleged to have given the crack to Mr. Staton, with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Sheriff Westrick said no charges were pending against her in Defiance.
The situation prompted the Ohio Republican Party yesterday to announce plans for a statewide newspaper ad campaign asking voters to be alert to possible fraud on Election Day and to report their suspicions to county elections officials.
"Whether they're registering Mary Poppins and Dick Tracy to get $2, or whether they're registering them so that they can vote on Election Day, it remains to be seen, but it raises a question," Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie said. "And I'll bet you this: If Mary Poppins and Dick Tracy vote on Election Day, they'll vote for John Kerry."
The names of the fictional magical nanny and comic-book detective were on registration cards allegedly submitted in Defiance County by Mr. Staton.
Mr. Gillespie said reports also have surfaced of would-be voters in other counties who apparently don't exist, are dead, or whose addresses are vacant lots. Many were apparently submitted as part of massive registration drives by volunteers or paid signature gatherers associated with outside groups such as America Coming Together, an organization intent on electing Mr. Kerry.
"Democrats are conveniently silent," Ohio GOP Chairman Bob Bennett said. "Rather than standing up and condemning this activity, they have engaged in an unprecedented level of litigation. At every opportunity, Democrats have filed suit against any and all efforts to safeguard the system from fraud at the ballot box."
Ohio Democratic Party spokesman Dan Trevas said the party is not coordinating with pro-Kerry groups like ACT, but it is also not duplicating their registration efforts.
"There's no point walking through a neighborhood that's already been walked through," he said. "Obviously, they have found a half-million people who want a change in direction, who are tired of the 230,000 lost jobs."
He noted the alleged instances of fraud have been discovered by county elections boards, which, he said, demonstrates that Ohio's system is working.
Democrats have challenged the Bush campaign in Ohio for using workers who resigned amid a fraud investigation in South Dakota and have accused Republican Secretary of State J. Kenneth Blackwell of trying to throw up obstacles to new voters.
Back in Defiance, Mr. Staton's neighbor said the young man moved into the neighborhood a few months ago, doing odd jobs around the neighborhood, and working at a local fast-food restaurant.
"He's always keeping busy, trying to earn extra money for the house," Mr. Rodriguez said, adding that Mr. Staton's girlfriend is pregnant.
Although the two men are friendly enough to drink an occasional beer together, Mr. Staton did not tell Mr. Rodriguez that he had landed a job registering people to vote. "He never mentioned that kind of job," Mr. Rodriguez said.
He also never mentioned cocaine. Mr. Rodriguez said he had doubts that Mr. Staton used crack cocaine. "He never gave any indication of doing that."
Blade staff writers Jim Provance and Clyde Hughes contributed to this report.
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World in Conflict, a new real-time strategy PC game based on a fictional Cold-War doomsday scenario, is now available at retailers, publisher Sierra announced Wednesday.
Created by Cold War expert Larry Bond and developed by Massive Entertainment, World in Conflict begins in 1989 as the Soviets, fearing certain collapse, advance into Europe. NATO responds in force only to be met on a second front - a full-fledged invasion of the American homeland.
It would be at this point that we would expect the Wolverines to step in and take care of business, but that's a different scenario.
In World in Conflict, players take on the role of field commander in a campaign to retake America's cities and suburbs. In addition to a single-player campaign mode, the game features a team-oriented multiplayer mode.
An Xbox 360 version of World in Conflict is also in the works, with a Nov. 13 release date.


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Co-sponsored by the Ramsey County Bar Association Diversity Committee
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2nd District Bench Committee for Equality and Justice Diversity on the Bench: Ethical and Practical Considerations
February 19
Hear from a panel of judges about the process involved in seeking appointment to the bench, including issues of bias encountered throughout the experience. What ethical obligations do these attorneys face as candidates for the bench? Also hear from the Chair of the judicial selection commission about how candidates who are not selected deal with their partners, colleagues and clients, when they return to their practice.
Speakers: Lee Sheehy, Chair, Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection; Hon. Shawn Bartsh, Second Judicial District Court Judge; Hon. Jeffrey Bryan, Second Judicial District Court Judge; Hon. Joy Bartscher, Second Judicial District Court Judge; Hon. Paul Anderson, Minnesota Supreme Court Justice (Retired); Moderated by Hon. Elena Ostby, Second Judicial District Court Judge
Time:11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Registration: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Ramsey County District Courthouse, 15 West Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul
Credit: 1 Elimination of Bias credit and 1 Ethics Credit approved; Code #187182
Cost: $10
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Praxis Bioresearch, a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for chronic neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders, today reported positive preclinical data that demonstrated the desired pharmacokinetic (PK) profile and targeted activity for its lead product candidate, PRX-P4-003, a novel, abuse-deterrent prodrug stimulant. PRX-P4-003 is being developed as a prodrug of fencamfamine, a well-tolerated Schedule IV stimulant that was formerly prescribed for decades in Europe and other countries, for a range of conditions including depressive daytime fatigue, lack of concentration, and lethargy. Praxis' novel prodrug, which is selectively cleaved by gut enzymes, is designed to offer the therapeutic benefits of currently marketed stimulants, while reducing risk of abuse and diversion. These data were reported in a poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP), being held December 3-7, 2017, in Palm Springs, CA.
Presented study findings showed that prodrug PRX-P4-003 remained intact without releasing the parent compound (-)-FCF, a purified isomer of fencamfamine, when it was exposed to simulated gastric fluid. (-)-FCF was only released when the prodrug was metabolized following exposure to simulated intestinal fluid containing pancreatic enzymes. Importantly, data demonstrated that intact PRX-P4-003 lacked affinity for dopamine and norepinephrine transporters, whereas (-)-FCF demonstrated strong affinity for these key targets of stimulant therapy, as expected. These findings suggest that orally dosed PRX-P4-003 possesses the desired profile to prevent rapid stimulant uptake and activity until it has passed through the stomach and reached the small intestine.
Once metabolized in the gut, orally dosed prodrug PRX-P4-003 demonstrated comparable exposure of (-)-FCF as equimolar oral dose of unmodified (-)-FCF. Additionally, oral doses of the prodrug resulted in dose-dependent increases in locomotor activity in rodents, as compared to vehicle. This effect on locomotion suggests that PRX-P4-003 maintains the targeted stimulant-like activity following oral administration, which is the intended delivery route for the prodrug.
Researchers also evaluated the intravenous (IV) abuse-deterrent properties of PRX-P4-003. Findings demonstrated that plasma exposure of (-)-FCF was significantly lower with IV administration of the prodrug as compared to (-)-FCF exposure from a comparable dose of unmodified (-)-FCF delivered intravenously. Moreover, no stimulant-like activity was seen with PRX-P4-003 even when the prodrug was administered at a dose five times greater than unmodified (-)-FCF, which showed highly significant activity (P<0.001). this="" provides="" additional="" support="" for="" the="" mechanistic="" hypothesis="" that="" the="" prodrug="" is="" metabolized="" by="" the="" pancreatic="" lipase,="" an="" enzyme="" whose="" biological="" activity="" is="" almost="" exclusively="" limited="" to="" the="" gut.="" less="" than="" 1%="" of="" the="" enzyme="" is="" expected="" to="" be="" active="" in="" the="" intravenous="" compartment="" thus="" limiting="" prx-p4-003="" activation="" following="" iv="" administration. ="" taken="" together,="" these="" findings="" highlight="" the="" ability="" of="" praxis'="" prodrug="" to="" prevent="" abuse="" following="" iv="" administration,="" further="" supporting="" its="" abuse-deterrent="">0.001).>
"We are very encouraged by the aggregate results of this preclinical evaluation of our prodrug approach to developing an effective, yet low-risk stimulant to serve the therapeutic needs of patients with a range of CNS conditions," said Sandeep Patil, PhD, MD, chief executive officer of Praxis Bioresearch. "In this study, we set out to establish that PRX-P4-003 has the capability to provide the established biological activity of stimulants, while pharmacokinetically limiting the potential for IV and oral abuse. We believe that these presented data show that we have achieved those objectives in animals and provide support for similar evaluation of the compound in human studies."
"While the epidemic of opioid abuse receives considerable public attention, somewhat similar issues and potential danger also exist with prescription stimulants. As such, there is a significant need for novel abuse-deterrent stimulant formulations," said Valentino J. Stella, distinguished professor emeritus, department of pharmaceutical chemistry at the University of Kansas and co-inventor of PRX-P4-003. "To my knowledge, this is the first prodrug that utilizes a gut-specific pancreatic lipase approach to limit intravenous activation by taking advantage of its asymmetric distribution."
Stimulants such as methylphenidate and amphetamines are among the most widely prescribed classes of medications, with an estimated 90 million annual prescriptions written for a range of central nervous system conditions including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and binge eating disorder (BED). According to a report issued by Persistence Market Research, the stimulant market for ADHD alone is expected to grow to $25 billion annually in 2024. However, stimulants are classified as Schedule II controlled drugs due to risk of addiction. Accordingly, there is a significant unmet need for effective abuse-deterrent stimulant formulations.
Prodrug stimulant PRX-P4-003 is a novel, abuse-deterrent dopamine norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor incorporating an active isomer of fencamfamine. Having previously been prescribed for human use for decades, the clinical profile of fencamfamine is well established. PRX-P4-003 is specifically designed to produce therapeutic stimulant activity when delivered orally but lacks any such activity if injected. Translated into humans, this profile may assist in the deterrence of prescription stimulant abuse and diversion while providing effective treatment by the oral route.
About Praxis Bioresearch
Praxis Bioresearch, LLC, is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of therapeutics for chronic neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. Praxis' lead development candidate is PRX-P4-003, a novel prodrug stimulant designed to offer the proven clinical activity of currently marketed stimulants in an abuse-deterrent formulation. For more information visit: www.praxisbioresearch.com.
Praxis Bioresearch, LLC
Sandeep Patil, Chief Executive Officer
Vida Strategic Partners (On behalf of Praxis)
Tim Brons (media)


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What are the key features and dynamics of the global political economy that the left needs to understand?
Tim DiMuzio discusses his book, 'The 1% and the Rest of Us: A Political Economy of Dominant Ownership' with NLP's Tom Mills.
Power may appear more fragmented, transitory and insecure today, but elites have adapted, not disappeared.
A growing body of work is challenging inequality. But what is to be done?
What are the limitations of the liberal reformism of figures like Joseph Stiglitz and Thomas Piketty? And how can the radical left push beyond it to a truly socialist alternative?
New Left Project's editors reflect on contributions to the site during 2014 – and look ahead to 2015.
Cities are not natural organisms but arenas of political struggles.
The rich tradition of alternative liberalism has much to offer by way of solutions to inexorably widening inequality—as social movements are beginning to realise.
Democracy poses unique challenges to wealth defence, and yet market democracies have achieved some of the highest degrees of wealth inequality in human history. How have the rich managed the contradiction between formal equality and material disparity?
Wealth concentration is the single most enduring economic pattern across all polities from ancient Mesopotamia to the present. In their ceaseless battle against the threat of redistribution, oligarchs eventually hit upon an enduring solution: the tax state.


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Yes they are, if you don't agree, look at these sentences that society say, and see if women are getting too much credit:
If a woman beats up a guy, she is considered brave! If a guy hits a woman, he is a wimp and an asshole.
If a woman touches a man's wee wee in an inappropriate way, no one gives a damn! If a guy touches a woman's jay jay or tah tahs in an inappropriate way, He is considered a pedo/perv or sexual offender.
If a woman says "well let's split the bill" she is considered intelligent, if a man says "Let's split the bill" he is considered cheap!
Still not convinced, look how unfairly women are treated over men, if you are STILL not convinced, you are probably a woman, and refuse to accept that you are not miss perfect!
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Obviously kitloin is from America or someplace that actually had some women's rights in it. But you have completely ignored whole coutries where women are overlooked repeatedly. Again I will bring up the example of China for this. Girls were so overlooked compared to boys that when they made the one child rule a law, a whole generation if girls disappeared. The ratio of boys to girls was 300:100. Two thirds of the men in China will not be able to find a wife and do you know why that is? Because women were completely over looked. Stop whining and complaining in your perfect countries where women do have rights or that their getting too much attention. Countries still over look women. I understand that you are frustrated but save that frustration until ALL women get their rights. Then, you will have the right to complain that women get too much credit. (Or just say "women in America/Canada/Europe/countries that have women's rights next time you make an opinion)


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STORRS, Conn. — Andre Drummond, a 6-foot-11 center from Middletown, Conn., who was expected to attend prep school this year, has instead said he will play basketball for defending national-champion Connecticut.
Katz: How UConn landed Drummond
It required some maneuvering, but UConn was able to land No. 2 overall prospect Andre Drummond. Andy Katz explains how. Blog
Drummond confirmed an earlier report by The Hartford Courant with a posting on his Twitter account Friday that read, "It's official I'm heading to the university of connecticut to be a husky this year! Do I hear repeat."
A message was left with a school spokesman seeking comment.
Drummond is considered one of the top prospects in the nation. He's ranked No. 2 in the ESPNU 100 class of 2012. Earlier this month, he said he planned to attend prep school in Massachusetts.
It's not clear where his scholarship will come from. Connecticut has none available after losing three due to NCAA rules violations and a poor academic performance rating.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.


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Discover all of the wonderful upcoming yoga and other retreats currently scheduled at Good Commons. For more information and to sign up, please click on each individual event, and then proceed to the organizer's website by clicking on the event links provided within.
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A Mountain Adventure – Yoga & Ski/Ride Retreat
March 10, 2017 - March 13, 2017
Grace & Glory Yoga and itswell Yoga + Paddle are returning to Good Commons for a winter mountain adventure! Come experience the Green Mountain magic with them. There will be yoga, there will be hiking, there will be good humans, there will be a private chef with organic meals, there will be snowboarding/skiing.
Do it all, or do nothing but chill. But don't forget to join in!
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Mary Camilleri is an avid snowboarder/skier, hiker, mountain biker and animal lover. She moved to Vermont in 2007 to reconnect with nature after spending 15 years working in the greater New York City area in the classical music and veterinary hospital industries. In addition to her work as Booking Manager for Good Commons, Mary is a ski industry professional who is fortunate to work for Peak Performance - a world-renowned alpine race ski shop in Killington, VT. As a life-long advocate for the environment, Mary is both proud and fortunate to now be able to call the beautiful state of Vermont her home.
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I wrote on Jan. 24 that Norton Internet Security 2008, a Symantec product, now has the greatest number of Editors' Choice awards of any security suite, and therefore has replaced the ZoneAlarm suite in the WSN Security Baseline.
This story touched a nerve for a significant number of readers, who have had bad experiences with Symantec and its products in the past.
Some readers revolt against Symantec products
After the story was published, many readers wrote in to voice their criticism of Symantec software. Many, who say they're disappointed with Symantec's customer service and technical support, asked that we consider these factors in making our choices.
Unfortunately, Windows Secrets does not have its own test lab to scrutinize antivirus and firewall solutions, and we also don't have the resources to conduct surveys on customer support. Instead, we analyze the test results of respected labs and let you know which products have received top ratings from the greatest number of reviewers. We publish the WSN Security Baseline as a way for individual and small-business PC users to see at a glance the minimum they need to protect their systems from hackers.
Whatever problems Symantec software has had in the past, the situation is that two major publishers, PC Magazine and PC World, have given their top awards to the latest version of Norton Internet Security. No competing product currently holds more than one Editors' Choice award from major test labs. We felt it was important to pass that information on to you.
Having said that, one of our best sources of information is your e-mail messages, which form the basis of this week's top story on problems with Symantec uninstaller programs. I promise to continue to investigate stories that you propose in the tips you send in.


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Something about Spring makes me want to shed my usually monochromatic ensemble and play with color. When I saw brightly lined eyes gracing many of Spring 2010's runways I fell in love!
I was hooked when I saw the totally wearable under-eye-liner in turquoise blue models sported at the Nanette Lepore Spring 2010 Runway show. Paired with a peachy lip, the look was eye-catching. After some SELF beauty closet snoop-age, I found these super-bright Cargo Swimmables Smudge proof & Waterproof Eyeliners, $18 at Ulta.com, and I can't put them down! If you rub your eyes as much as I do, you'll love these. I tested them on my hand and rubbed, smudged, even added some water. The silky smooth pigment stayed bright and didn't budge. Bring on the heat and humidity! Would you rock this runway trend?
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The Foresters 1821,book is rough but complete and everything is readable. The pages are a bit stiff and the covers damaged but this is a very early copy.
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Sunday, 13 April 2014
Northland: Boats and Things
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The schooner is a real beauty. The cruise ships want banning. Horrible to look at and dirty polluting things.ReplyDeleteReplies
She really is Adrian. I had the advantage that Pauline knew her whole interesting history.Delete
Months ago, I read an article in my weekly paper about a couple who do postal service along some part of NZ's coast (sorry, I've forgotten where exactly) on a boat, they deliver mail to remote places where people wouldn't get mail any other way.ReplyDelete
A cruise on such a huge ship does not appeal to me at all, either. I much prefer a more individual approach to how I spend my holidays (which, most of the time, is in Yorkshire with the family anyway).Replies
Meike, could it have been about the Pelorus Mail Boat which is quite well known for delivering mail in the Marlborough Sound? It's a trip I would like to make. I would hate to do a cruise I'm sure but even the most unlikely people I know who have been on one all seem to enjoy it. I remain to be convinced but as I'm unlikely ever to do one I shall probably never truly know.Delete
Indeed it was, Graham! I have just checked my paper's website and found the online version of the old article: http://www.zeit.de/2012/08/Neuseeland-Marlborough-SoundsDelete
Ja ondanks alle vooruitgang vind ik de schoener nog steeds een schoonheid.ReplyDeleteReplies
Ze is sereen, Bas, maar natuurlijk heeft ze een motor ook, BasDelete
Few people do not have the love of water. You've shown many ways of enjoying the sea.ReplyDeleteReplies
I read that same thing on Pauline's blog too! It makes me long to visit New Zealand, for some strange reason, I have a strong attraction to boats. Those huge cruise ships are just way too big now. It just made me think...the SS Norway was the largest ship that I was ever on (saw it in port in Miami as part of a travel agent tour) and I just looked it up. It was sold as scrap in 2008, that is very sad to me. It was gorgeous.ReplyDeleteReplies
I've tried, on the whole, Kay, not to duplicate Pauline's photos but sometimes it's been unavoidable. I don't like cruise ships but they certainly have presence wherever they appear and their sheer size is awesome.Delete
I meant no criticism. What I meant by seeing it on Pauline's blog was the fact she gave us about New Zealand being the highest boat owning nation in the world. Goodness me, I would be so startled to see one of those huge cruise ships coming around the rocks I would certainly take a photo of it and put it on my blog!Delete
I wasn't taking it as a criticism Kay. Don't worry. I'm a man. If I thought it was a criticism I'd have either a) accepted it like a man (whatever that implies) b) sulked (not my style) c) replied aggressively (not my style either) d) replied in a logical, reasoned manner refuting your criticism (yea that's the way I see me) or e) re-read Women are from Venus, Men are from Mars.Delete
I much prefer standing ont he shore looking out on the sea, rather than being out there on the water, no matter in what kind of boat. - I've never seen anyone standing on a board like that with a paddle before. Is that common?!ReplyDeleteReplies
Monica paddle boarding is certainly common in Australia and New Zealand. I'm not sure about the UK but I'd be surprised if it wasn't. I like the sea but am quite happy just watching it so long as I'm near it. I would feel very isolated if I lived away from it.Delete
Fab photo of the R Tucker Thompson, GB. I should do a post about her and her history, it really is a great story. If I do, can I left your photos, please. I think the first one is the best I've seen of her. Almost as good as seeing her in real life.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Pauline. I'd be delighted if you did a post with the history. I think I can remember most but I'm sure there would be bits I don't and it would be good to have a record. Please feel free to use any photos. I think that's probably the clearest of the ones I took.Delete
I love sailing, and I think I would take a trip on all of the boats pictured.ReplyDelete
The paddle boarding looks like fun, but since I'm not a swimmer, I'm a bit wary to try it out.Replies
I'm sure that you'd love it Virginia. I think people like us who live on Islands or near the sea have it in our blood. Paddle boarding is for swimmers. No swim = no paddle board!Delete


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Happy Thanksgiving!
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr.TinDC
Safe travels to those on the road and good eating to all!
And a reminder from Textdoc:
"In case there are any Thanksgiving orphans (or other interested parties) who aren't avid readers of Random Reader Rant and/or Revel:
Unofficial PoPville Thanksgiving get-together, Thurs. 11/27, the Black Squirrel (2427 18th Street, NW), for their $7 buffet. Meet at 11:30 a.m. Look for Pablo."
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On All Saints Day, the bishops of Pennsylania released a statement on the upcoming elections. Here is the text:
Each year on this day the Catholic Church celebrates "All Saints Day." This solemnity remembers those who have fulfilled their earthly vocation and now enjoy eternal happiness in the presence of God. These saints may be unnamed, but they certainly are not unknown. Their lives are characterized by steadfast faith and charitable works. They exemplify what it means to love God and love one's neighbor.


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Our photographer is interested in submitting our wedding to some blogs (she wants to try Style Me Pretty (Australian version I presume) first as she thinks it's a good fit) and/or magazines. During wedding planning I was all for being blogged but now that it's actually a possibility there is a little niggle of doubt in me. I'm not sure why, it's not like anything really negative can come of our wedding pictures being on the net. No one was in bizarre attire or anything that people will make memes from. Would you submit your wedding to be blogged? Have you done it and are happy you did or regret doing it?
Part of my thinks I'd prefer a bridal magazine feature as I'd get a keepsake out of that. If we do submit to Style me Pretty etc. then I can't put any recap photos on wedding bee can I? I remember an Atlanta Bride here that had to take them down quickly after she was accepted by SMP right? (I do think SMP is slightly aspirational given the volume of submissions they would get etc.)


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Attendee registration for Macworld Expo 2011 opened on Monday, and expo-only passes are free through July 26. Macworld Expo is an annual event in San Francisco where Mac, iPhone, iPod and iPad users gather for conference sessions, social events and to meet the companies that make the Apple-related software and accessories.
The conference and expo will host part-day and full-day sessions for small business owners, musicians, video editors, educators, photographers, designers, It professionals, and more. The expo floor will be home to a long list of hardware and software companies such as App Cubby, MobGenie, Ten One Desgin, Verbatim, Rain Design, and more.
Macworld Expo 2011 runs from Wednesday, January 26 through Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Moscone Center's West Hall in San Francisco. The expo floor will be open from January 27 through January 29.


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The two knee-high robots, named Max and Ben, are made by the French company Aldebaran.
As this video shows, they can dance, interact with people and play games such as chess.
The robots cannot display emotions, which means that autistic children find them less threatening and easier to predict.
They have been tested at a primary school in Birmingham since March, with great success.


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The CW's The Flash Out of Time TV Show Review. The Flash: Season 1, Episode 15: Out of Time, makes everyone in Barry's (Grant Gustin) world face the music. Mark Mardon (Liam McIntyre), having survived his apparent death during the black-matter explosion, returns seeking revenge on Joe (Jesse L. Martin) for the death of his brother and has the same weather-manipulation powers as his deceased sibling.
Don't you just love it when a synopsis leaves out the real meat and potatoes of an episode? In this particular case, I really appreciate the surprises episode 15 delivered. It was what I would call a full course meal. Everyone was affected and not just on one level.
On the surface, Joe finding himself dealing with his past is expected. Criminals go to jail and get out with hard feelings and move on. What's not expected, is him trying to deal with a character with super human powers dead set on revenge. Talking about dealing with whats not expected, when Barry starts out and sees another version of himself running beside him, that raised my eyebrow. At first I thought he was hallucinating. What he was really seeing is something that makes this show really good. Could he be over worked or did we witness a hint at something more?
We are constantly reminded that even if viewers didn't read the comic and have no clue where this show was headed, they can still follow along and enjoy the ride. This was another episode where that becomes crystal clear. Relationships are very funny creatures. After a strange night of double date bowling, Eddie (Rick Cosnett) is starting to feel like something is happening between Iris (Candice Patton) and Barry. Even Barry's girlfriend Linda (Malese Jow) is starting to feel it and she doesn't like it one bit. I get the feeling that Barry is going to break his promise to her very soon. The acting was really on point during these scenes. We see Barry growing and learning how to deal with a relationship finally. We also see Iris, starting to feel regret after committing to Eddie. Will this woman make up her mind…please?
When Joe recruited Cisco Ramon (Carlos Valdes) to help him with his theory, we knew he never meant to place him in harms way. It sounds good on paper but when Joe was suggesting Wells (Tom Cavanagh) could be a monster, the facts didn't look good. Knowing that it could have been a possibility, I have to question his willingness to involve a kid like Cisco. He placed him in harms way and created a question inside of him that kept growing. Not to say Harrison Wells doesn't look guilty, he has done some foul things. Even Iris' co-worker, Mason Bridge (Roger Howarth) thinks he is guilty of something and suggests he has some proof. Back to Cisco, when his hunch pays off it costs him more than he was expecting. The scene with Wells taking his life is very powerful and symbolic. I cannot wait till Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) arrives to find her co-worked murdered. The guilt will almost kill her. She was supposed to be keeping Wells busy and failed Cisco. Yes, the story is very complicated but it is unfolding very smoothly.
After watching Captain David Singh (Patrick Sabongui) take a blast for Joe, the only thing more compelling was watching Joe basically beg Barry to watch his daughter while he heads off to take on Mardon alone. Joe is willing to sacrifice himself when he knows the power Barry has. It is strange but without it Barry cannot be the hero and save him, so I get it. Yes, it should be the other way around but I get it.
Fifteen episodes and we finally get to see Barry and Iris smooch. This is major because of how all of the characters are so close to one another. Eddie is real close to her father and how would this affect their relationship? This will certainly change some of the dynamics of the show. It does however pose some very good conflict for the long run. We know Eddie was feeling like Barry and Iris had something, now we know it's true. She will look like a liar and a sneak. Where will this take them?
The only scene that could draw more heat than Barry and Iris hooking up was watching Barry go so fast he travels through time. That was a major geek moment and took the show to a new high. Now we know what Barry was seeing in the beginning of the episode. We know that Barry will have a chance to save Cisco but will he even know what happened to Cisco so he has a shot to change the events that led to his death? With all of these juicy questions, we have one final thing left…a very heavy confrontation between Barry and Wells. This has been coming for some time and if Harrison Wells words are true and he killed Barry's mother and meant to kill him…it's game on!
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Birthday Cake Ideas Recipe
This birtday cake ideas recipe is a wonderful chocolate cake, covered with delicious white frosting. Putting the candy treats on the top is kind of fun, and when you dish it out, you can share up the candy treats!
1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups warm water
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, coldpressed
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup all purpose flour
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, cut into about 20 small pieces, at room temperature
(Makes 4 cups)
A nice selection of candy that you can put into each frosted section.(about 1/2 cup of each candy treat)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, making sure the baking rack is in the middle of the oven.
Line (2)9 inch round cake pans. with parchment paper and grease the paper.
In a large bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Using an electric mixer on low speed, beat in the eggs, one at a time, the warm water, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Beat the mixture for about 3 minutes, until it is nice and smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared pans and place the pans into the preheated oven.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
Remove and place the cake pans onto cooling racks.
After 5 minutes, remove the cakes from the pans onto the cooling racks, top side up.
Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
Trim the cake tops off with a serrated knife to make them level before assembly.
In a bowl, mix the sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt together. Stir in the milk slowly.
Transfer the mixture to a medium sized saucepan, put it through a strainer when you pour from the bowl to the pot so you remove any lumps.
Turn the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil.
Whisk constantly so it does not burn and you keep a smooth consistency. Cook for up to 10 minutes. You want to create a thick smooth batter.
Remove from the heat and pour the batter into a clean glass or metal bowl.
Let the mixture cool to room temperature. It is very important that the mixture is room temperature. If it is warm, the next step will not work.
Using an electric mixer, on low speed, beat in the vanilla. Keep on low speed and beat in the butter, adding only one piece at at time until all the butter is incorporated. Keep the mixer on with each addition of butter and until all the butter is full incorporated. Now, turn the speed onto mediumhigh and beat for a full five minutes or until you see the frosting is light and fluffy.
Let the frosting sit at room temperature and it will stiffen up and be a nice texture to frost the cake with a spatula.
Put 1/3rd of the frosting into a piping tool and place into the refrigerator for 15 minutes (more or less) until the frosting is a good piping consistency.
Place the first layer of cake onto the cake plate.
Spread on some frosting.
Place the top layer on and spread frosting onto the tops and sides of the cake.
Use a 'decorating comb' to make the lines on the sides.
Pipe on frosting to garnish as the picture shows and add your candy sections.