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The 2nd Annual Bristol Bay Fish Expo is sponsored by the Little Angels Childcare Academy 501(c)(3) Non Profit located in Naknek, Alaska. This event will be held on June 8th & 9th 2018 as a fundraising event to support early education and childcare to bring about the economic and social well being our community needs.
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7 Ways to Keep Christ at the Center of Christmas
Are you ready for Christmas? It's one of the most commonly asked questions this time of year, and can be answered a multitude of ways. We talk about the presents we have – or have not yet – bought. We expound on how busy we are with church and other activities. We express our gratefulness for the ability to spend more time with our family during the season. We often even mention in passing that we are thankful for the manger and all that it represents to our lives.
All of the things listed above are great, but what if we considered answering the question in a different way? What if we marked our readiness for Christmas by the state of our hearts, not the number of presents under the tree? Have we, in our hearts, spent time at the manger pondering on the incredible gift God gave us over 2,000 years ago? Do we teach our children what Christmas is really all about?
I'd love to share some ideas to help you prepare yourself and your children for the miracle of Christmas.
1) Find an advent book or devotional to go through as a family. I highly recommend The Wonder of the Greatest Gift , by Ann Voskamp. Based on her bestseller Unwrapping the Greatest Gift , Ann Voskamp expands her presentation of the timeless Advent tradition of the Jesse Tree with this beautiful keepsake that can be handed down and enjoyed for generations. Click here to watch a video that further explains how this beautiful pop-up book works!
2) Encourage your kids go through their toys/clothes and choose some that are in good shape to others who might be in need. This helps them to focus more on giving to others, not just receiving gifts at Christmas.
3) Schedule a family night to serve at a shelter in your area. Seeing others in need helps to put our own abundance into perspective and reminds us of the many blessings we have been given.
4) Throw a birthday party for Jesus on Christmas Eve. Every year, our family makes a cake for Him, we sing to Him, and make the night all about celebrating our Savior.
5) Consider reading the story of Christ's birth as a family Christmas Eve, Christmas morning – or both! We use the account in Luke 2:1-20. Take turns reading verses so that everyone feels like they are a part of the moment.
6) Attend your church's Christmas Eve and/or Christmas services together as a family. Worshiping together will help to forge a special bond between your family members?
7) Invite someone who does not have family in the area to join you for Christmas. We have done that many years, and it has ended up being as much a blessing for us as it was for the friends who joined us.
Merry Christmas to you and your family! Thank you for being part of our Tyndale family. We are grateful for each of you, and we pray God's blessings on you and your families over the next year!!
Linda Howard is Associate Publisher for Kids and Youth products at Tyndale House Publishers. She has been with Tyndale since 2007.

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WWE Raw 02/09/2013 – Results, Review and Analysis
- If they wanted to see a match between him and Daniel Bryan at Night of the Champions.
- If Bryan had a chance of winning the WWE Title
- If Bryan will be anything more than a B+ Player
The crowd responded to all the questions positively but Orton didn't look too serious about it. It was then Triple H's turn to speak about Bryan. He told the fans that they deserve the best and his main focus other than wrestling was to ensure the health and well being of the superstars and divas. He further claimed that he was worried about Bryan's health and Well Being. Triple H also said that the fans were confusing popularity against what was best for the business. He then spoke about Doink the clown and said he was never a WWE Champion because it was bad for the business. Triple H also joked about bringing back the Cruiserweight or European championship back so Bryan could compete for those.
Daniel Bryan then came out to the ring and called Orton and Triple H as clowns. He then claimed that Triple H was more of a man before he got his hair cut and said he was not giving up on his title shot. He then asked if Orton was more masculine than Stephanie McMahon to which Orton responded by threatening Bryan of Consequences. Bryan further claimed that Orton and HHH knew deep down that he would be able to beat orton for the title and went on to call Orton as Triple Hs bitch. Triple H told Bryan that his anger should actually be directed to The Big Show and not to them and a match between Bryan-Big Show as announced for later on.
Another segment at WWE Raw 02/09/2013 saw Triple H walking around with Orton as they joked about Big Show. They came across Cody Rhodes. Triple H shook the hands of Cody and asked him how Dusty Rhodes was doing. Cody claimed them to be fine and said that the main event set for the night would be great unless someone got involved. Triple H asked why anyone would get involved. Cody then asked Orton the reason behind him not defending his title against Bryan and claimed Bryan against Orton is what is best for the business. Triple H then shot down cody by saying that he has a lot in his mind like getting married soon and everything and claimed that they both (Orton and Triple H) didn't get an invitation. Triple H got Cody an early wedding present in a form of a match against Orton. If Cody lost, he might not be in the business for long.
The results of the first match at WWE Raw between Fandango and The Miz saw The Miz winning after he locked a figure four.
The Following segment at Raw 02/09/2013 saw Booker T making his way towards Daniel Bryan. Booker tried to convince Bryan to give up on his title shot and said he was too good to go back to high school wrestling for 50$ . He also claimed that a fight against the McMahons was something he could not win. Bryan could not believe that Booker T said these things to him and claimed this was about his life. Booker claimed he was behind Bryan but he needs to tread lightly.
The results of the match between Dolph Ziggler and Ryback on 02/09/2013 saw Ryback winning after he shellshocked Ziggler for a win.
After the results a Backstage segment saw Brad Maddox walking up to Stephanie McMahon. He said Big Show as not willing to fight against Daniel Bryan later on. After hearing that, Stephanie went out towards the ring to call out Big Show.
Stephanie claimed that she was going to bring out someone who had helped her during the course of the last few years. She then introduced the Big Show who came out to the ring. Stephanie started off with a hug and claimed that she was hearing that show was not willing to fight Bryan tonight. She then spoke about Show's bad investments and how he was totally broke. Show started crying as Stephanie claimed that he will not get any money from the Iron clad contract unless he performs. She went on to insult Show more by asking him how long he thought he will wrestle and said this was about his family and that's why he will make the right decision.
The Results of the match between Drew McIntyre and Heath Slater against Darren Young and Titus O'Neil at Raw 02/09/2013 ended with Young and O'Neil winning after Titus laid down Mahal for a win.
After the results, Brad Maddox was on the phone as Paul Heyman walked in. Heyman asked Maddox to call that person back and claimed that maddox was not doing any good especially after he put his hands on the WWE Universe last week. Triple H then claimed he could not see Heyman weasel his way out of the match at NOTC.
A video snippet of Bray Wyatt speaking about what happened to Kane was then shown at Raw 02/09/2013. Bray claimed that fire was not Bryan's best friend and claimed that Kane allowed his pride to cloud over his common sense. The segment ended with Bray claiming Kane made his bed now and was not burning in it.
The results of the mach between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton at WWE Raw 02/09/2013 saw Orton nailing an RKO for a win.
Post match results, Orton stood tall with his WWE Title after which Triple H came out to congratulate him. Orton made his way back to the ring as Cody looked on. Triple H appreciated Cody's efforts as he felt Cody fought as though his life was on the line. He claimed that he respected Cody from the bottom of his heart but his business was business and he needs winners. With deep regret he then fired Cody Rhodes who was upset.
The next segment at WWE Raw 02/09/2013 involved punk coming out towards the ring. He promised there will be no more empty threats and spoke about Curt Axel's attack on him last week. He then said that he wanted to fight Paul Heyman and that he was ready to fight Axel to get his shot at Heyman. He further claimed he would love to invite them right now but was confident they wouldn't come. Punk promised that at NOC he will get his hands on Punk and claimed most of people wont like what happened to Heyman during the night.
Backstage at WWE Raw 02/09/2013, Big Show claimed he did not want to fight Daniel Bryan. Show claimed that he was in a no win situation here to which Bryan responded by saying that tonight he will beat show once again.
The results of the match between Natalya against Naomi against Brie Bella at WWE Raw 02/09/2013 ended in a contest after AJ stormed into the ring and attacked Naomi and Natalya for a DQ. No no.1 contender was named.
The results of the match between Damien Sandow and Rob Van Dam at RAW 02/09/2013 saw RVD winning after he hit a five star frogsplash for a victory.
A match between Naomi, Brie Bella, Natalya and AJ Lee was announced for NOTC.
Another segment at Raw 02/09/2013 saw Cody Rhodes being interviewed backstage. Cody said he lost because of a stupid stipulation and claimed that the McMahons hated Rhodes family for decades. He further claimed they ruined his father and brother before storming out when Matthews mentioned his fiancee.
The entire WWE Roster was made to witness the match between Big Show and Daniel Bryan at Raw 02/09/2013. The match kicked off with Show refusing to fight. Bryan on the other hand went after show who kept getting up despite being beaten. A particular portion of the match saw Show getting ready for a chokeslam but he decided against it and walked off. Triple H's music then hit and out he came. HHH threatened show to do what was right for his family. He then asked show to step back as The Shield hit Bryan with a triple powerbomb. Show started crying after which HHH asked him to use his fist and knock Bryan out. Show yelled no and walked off but Triple H warned him about the consequences. Big Show then turned to Triple H but was confronted by Stephanie McMahon who got in the way. He then turned back and hit a knockout punch on Bryan after which he was patted on the back by Stephanie and HHH. Show then head to the back with triple H and Stephanie who told him that he did the right thing. Randy Orton then came out the ramp and headed towards the ring. Orton then put a bot on Bryan's chest and posed with his Title after which RAW 02/09/2013 went off air.
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Begin by preheating a large outdoor grill. Using a paper-towel folded in 4, wipe down the grill with olive oil to clean it and also create a nonstick surface.
Prepare the compound butter by roughly chopping 1/2 the basil leaves and adding it along with the butter and salt and pepper, to taste, to a food processor. Pulse until fully combined and creamy.
Using a chef's knife, make slits in each side of the fish, place a few slices of lemon and basil in each of the slits. Stuff the remaining herbs and lemon inside of the fish and head. Paint the whole fish with the basil butter and refrigerate the remaining butter to serve with the finished fish. Carefully place the fish on the grill and grill for 10 to 12 minutes until it lifts off easily - use 2 large spatulas. Turn the fish over and grill for 10 minutes more.
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Honeymoon (2014) Film Review from the 13th Annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), a movie directed by Leigh Jeniak, and starring Rose Leslie, Harry Treadaway, Ben Huber, and Hanna Brown.
Honeymoon posed the simple question everyone in a committed relationship asks, at least once: "who the hell did I get involved with?" The answer may have been on the more fantastical side, but the allegory was pretty clear.
The film began, appropriately enough, with couple Bea (Rose Leslie) & Paul (Harry Treadway) heading into the honeymoon phase of their marriage. For the setting, Rose brought Paul to the remote, lakeside family retreat of her childhood. Between his blushing bride, and the scenic backdrop, Paul didn't have a care in the World. Not at first, anyway.
The first chink in the armor came with an unexpected reunion, between Rose and childhood Summer friend, Will (Ben Huber). Despite Rose's best efforts, Paul felt a bit blindsided by the appearance of this "childhood friend" Rose had never mentioned having. Thanks to that perceived oversight, on Rose's part, the disturbing state of Will's own relationship, with wife, Annie (Hanna Brown), went largely ignored.
This initial spat, over Bea not being forthcoming, and Paul being unfairly accusatory, was pretty petty; but when a string of bizarre incidents, including Bea's brief disappearance, resulted in a noticeable change in Bea's character & nature, that first falling out took on a life of its own. Paul couldn't help but fear that the changes to Bea represented a secretive & duplicitous nature, while Bea felt set upon by Paul's ongoing accusations, and each began to to question the reliability & trustworthiness of the other. From there, the film's conflict ranged from generally pedestrian, to deeply personal & wildly unique, to terrifyingly general in implication.
Beyond the themes of marital discord, and trust issues within relationships, in general, there may have been something said about certain anxieties, concerning larger gender issues. When I first saw the original Species, I couldn't shake the notion that Sil (Natasha Henstridge) represented an inherent threat, not as a literal genocidal agent of alien malevolence, but as a sexually liberated woman, whose reproductive powers were beyond anyone else's control. Kind of a leap – I know. Still, the scenario was that of a woman whose freedom to have sex meant mankind's extinction. So can you say it wasn't about her womb & libido being a threat? Well, as much as the thought of feminine seduction playing to the fears of men bothered me, the sequel, with a male antagonist, presented the male libido as outright predatory. So if lady parts are a trap, then the male member is an offensive weapon. I guess that made us even.
Whether such underlying themes are deliberate, or subconscious (if you're waiting for me to make allowance for my own imagination, keep waiting), I got a sense for that dread with Honeymoon. In this case it was back to the fear of the uterus, and the kind of anxiety that can come of what can be considered, in all honesty, the end that matrimony serves as a means to. Even if I am alone on this, the angle added a particularly sickening twist to both the plot, and to the torment of the two principal characters.
There was a subtlety to Honeymoon that almost belied it's outcome, almost to the point where you may not want as complete a reveal as the film concluded with. As a slow boil, however, it was well worth the ride. The emphasis on suspense, and character breakdown was reminiscent of horror classics like the second Invasion of the Body Snatchers film (best of the lot), or Jaws (the mechanical failures that forced the shark's exposure to a bare minimum was the best thing to happen to the film); but the closest example that came to mind was Rosemary's Baby. As with the Polansky film, real world relationship issues overshadowed the underlying plot to the point where, even though all the signs were there, the viewer might still find that the shift fully into that plot a little jarring. A part of me almost wanted the horror element to be a hoax. It just seemed like an easy answer to the much more difficult questions, confronted by the couple; but it did take a while for everyone to accept that Rosemary's Baby was, on its face, about Satanists unleashing the Anti-Christ. Not the sort of scenario confronted by a lot of people; so more of a blindsiding for Rosemary than it was for the audience.
Unlike Rosemary, the characters of Honeymoon lived in a world full of references to their experiences in the film. Even if none of them saw Rosemary's Baby, you'd think someone had seen The X-Files, one of the countless mystery/ conspiracy reenactment shows, or were at least made aware of them.
A pet peeve of mine, going back as long as I have been watching movies & television, is the nagging notion that characters in a particular predicament – suspense thriller/ horror flick, in this case – never seem to have ever seen a film, or TV show, that reflects their predicament. Nobody in a horror movie ever sees the writing on the wall, and I can only assume it's because they had never seen the kind of horror movie they, themselves, happen to be in. The fact that most exceptions to the rule are played for ironic effect (e.g. Scream) doesn't help.
Someone like Paul shouldn't have to be yelled at by the viewing audience (not that any of us were, mind you – we were a respectable sort) when things take a turn for the scary. If we can recognize the point of departure, to the dangerously surreal, so should he. The fact that his sort never does – or at least insists on denial – can only be attributed to attachment/ commitment; something that hinges on the subject of that attachment. In this case, that would be Bea.
Rose Leslie did make a convincing case for Bea, as someone worth sticking by, and fighting for, even if much of that commitment came from Paul's tragic earnestness. Frankly, I would have found Paul's denial, of what seemed obvious to me, frustrating & annoying had it not been for Bea being such a credible point of fixation. To that end, Harry Treadway was effective in tying his frustrations & fears, regarding Bea, to a genuine love & concern for her; Paul would have made for a much less sympathetic character, otherwise.
Still, once it becomes clear that reason has gone out the window, and a loved one has been clearly compromised, in some rather unpredictable way, I would at least expect certain common sense measures to be taken. Measures like, say, keeping out of the compromised party's swing radius; but that would be ignoring the fact that, where genuine commitment is involved, both parties become compromised.
With that in mind, Honeymoon's end was as inevitable as it was disturbing. The open ended nature of that conclusion serving to reaffirm (to me) the perpetual state of my previous concerns over primal inter-gender anxieties.
Honeymoon punches above its weight class, and probably for the simple reason that it does not tap into fears we have about what's out there, but rather the fears we may have about ourselves & our loved ones. The greatest source of fear there is.
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DescriptionThis familiar, strong-flying species is our largest white butterfly (2), and is often an unwelcome visitor to gardens because the caterpillars damage cabbages and other realated crops (2). Females are distinguished by two black spots and a black streak on the fore-wings (1). In both males and females, the undersides of the wings are yellowish with black flecking (1). The caterpillar grows up to 4 cm in length, and is generally pale green with black spots, with a yellow line along the back and one along each side (3).


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Yesterday, Don King and Butch Lewis told The Associated Press that Larry Holmes and Michael Spinks will have their Sept. 20 fight in Atlantic City - at Harrah's Trump Plaza, to be exact.
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Japanese people are known to be well educated. In the case of English, most people have at least six years of English learning experience in school. However in reality, the majority of those people are not able to hold a short, basic conversation in English, even just a few lines of greeting. A language is a communication tool. If you cannot communicate with it, it is pointless to spend so much time and effort on learning it?
Thus, clearly something is ineffective in the way that English was taught in Japan to my generation or to the generations who are old enough to prove this inefficient result. In this article, I try to describe the problems that Japanese people have and the appropriate teaching aspects in terms of their English fluency and pronunciation, from the perspective of both a Japanese ESL learner and as an English teacher of Japanese students.
The underlining problem of English teaching method in Japan is that English is taught and learned within the framework of Japanese language. This could be because it is taught by the teachers who are not fluent English speakers themselves or because Japanese people are not used to accepting differences without any adaptation. But in any case, this way of teaching is causing tremendous difficulties on English fluency and pronunciation. English is a stress-timed language whose syllables have a much wider variety of onsets, codas, and combinations than many languages. English also has the widest range of syllable length and quality between stressed and unstressed syllables and a distinctive pattern of intervals between stressed syllables. These characteristics make it difficult for speakers of a syllable-timed languages such as Japanese to assimilate English speech rhythm. (1)
In Japanese language every letter is pronounced with a vowel, and the consonants and vowels do not get separated. The only consonant that is pronounced by itself is /n/. ??English consonants can be clustered together. The Japanese rhythm system does not allow such clusters, so the Japanese speaker tends to insert a vowel between them.?? (2) For example, ??desk?? will be pronounced as /?????]??]/. Also every syllable in a word, and every word in a sentence, is pronounced in Japanese. Therefore, the concepts of ??schwa?? and connected words in spoken English sentences are very unnatural. For instance, ??Have you done it again??? will be spoken like /????z??]?n????z?n??? ?z??n????????n???z?????/ by a Japanese speaker, while /??o??????z?n???????????/ will be what a native English speaker would say. And this differences leads into English intonation and fluency difficulties for the Japanese.
Some study shows that ??Japanese EFL learners tended generally to be narrow in pitch range and it was often difficult to discern what pitch pattern was being employed. This seemed to be an influence of a general characteristic of Japanese intonation.?? (3) Another study concludes, ??They were not aware of the different ways of highlighting the new and important part of the message between Japanese and English and just seemed to stick to the Japanese way.?? (4) Thus, Japanese people??s English intonation is not natural to the native ear. Therefore, it is difficult to be understood. In academic and business settings where English is spoken as the international language, Japanese people??s ideas and opinions tend to be taken less significantly than others, largely because their speeches are not intelligible enough to be well understood. This is a great disadvantage to many Japanese who work in the international settings, and many struggle trying to improve on their fluency of their English.
There was a study done at some university in Japan to prove the effectiveness of improving the English fluency of a Japanese man by focusing on his rhythm of speech. Unfortunately, I am not able to provide you with the referable information on this study, however, I was profoundly convinced that this is the best way to approach the English intelligibility problems of Japanese, especially for the adults.
Instead of focusing on the articulation of the individual English sounds, improving on the rhythm and intonation of the sentences is much more effective. ??The fact is that each language has its own rhythmic system, and it is not efficient to practice new sounds in the rhythm of the first language. (2) Therefore, first by focusing on the rhythm and intonation of English language, break the framework of their first language, as well as to make them realize the differences between the two language systems. Practicing on their appropriate rhythm in their speech, then focus on the articulation of a few crucial individual sounds. It is much more efficient in this way for the adult learners, because it is extremely difficult for them to acquire the new sound production placements since their mouth structure is set to their first language. Most of them are also intimidated and embarrassed to pronounce awkward sounds and make mistakes.
In conclusion, the best approach to the English fluency problems on Japanese people is that first to immerse them in authentic English rhythm with various means to have them recognize and become accustomed to the different language system and intonations, then to focus on the articulation of the individual English sounds.
Reference: (1) http://eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/Home.portal?-nfpb=true&- pageLabel=RecordDetails&ERICExtSearc...
(2) Newsletter for Teachers Learning With Children, JALT 2004
(3) http://www.phon.ucl.ac.uk/home/johnm/taniguchi
Author: Shizuka (Suzi) Kamij
Date of post: 2007-04-18
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ST. LOUIS, MO – Cassidy Turley, a leading commercial real estate provider in the U.S., announced today that Boston-based Great Point Investors has purchased the Gateway Industrial Portfolio. The two buildings, 7 and 29 Gateway Commerce Center Drive in Edwardsville, Ill., total 780,000 square feet, and are located in the St. Louis Metro East Industrial submarket.
TMT Properties, Inc., Edwardsville, Ill., sold the Gateway Industrial Portfolio, and was represented by the Cassidy Turley team of Paul Hilton, Senior Managing Director and Principal, and Michael Hanrahan, Senior Managing Director and Principal, both of whom are based in Cassidy Turley's St. Louis office.
"Cassidy Turley was glad to be part of this sale transaction," said Mr. Hilton. "The state-of-the-art Gateway Industrial Portfolio is located in a highly desirable, modern industrial park in the St. Louis metro area and is leased by strong credit tenants."
The Gateway Industrial Portfolio is leased to credit tenants RAND Diversified (owned by Menasha Corp.) and Owens and Minor, as well as national grocer Save-A-Lot.
Built in 2001, 7 Gateway Commerce Center Drive has 360,000 square feet of industrial space plus 12,000 square feet of mezzanine office space. The building at 29 Gateway Commerce Center Drive, built in 2003, has 420,000 square feet of industrial space. Both buildings are 100% occupied.
The buildings are situated on the I-270/I-255 interbelt, which offers convenient access to the St. Louis metropolitan area and connects with four major interstates: I-70, I-55, I-64 and I-44.
About Cassidy Turley
Cassidy Turley is a leading commercial real estate services provider with more than 3,800 professionals in more than 60 offices nationwide. With headquarters in Washington, DC, the firm completed transactions valued at $22 billion in 2012, manages approximately 400 million square feet on behalf of institutional, corporate and private clients and supports more than 23,000 domestic corporate services locations. Cassidy Turley serves owners, investors and tenants with a full spectrum of integrated commercial real estate services—including capital markets, tenant representation, corporate services, project leasing, property management, project and development services and research and consulting. Cassidy Turley enhances its global service delivery outside of North America through a partnership with GVA, giving clients access to commercial real estate professionals in 65 international markets.


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November is my favorite month. I was born in November, and although I actually would rather have a tooth pulled than celebrate my birthday, I still love this month. The weather gets and stays cool in November. And autumn seems to have all of my favorite colors to see in nature (and to wear of course), and pie season officially begins!
Actually, pie season for me is 365 days of the year. If it's hot outside, I find a reason to make ice cream pie – or a yummy lemon icebox. But when it's cool and windy – and Thanksgiving is just around the corner – there seems to be a million wonderful reasons why I need (yes, need) to bake a pie.
From apple and pecan to pumpkin and the divine coconut cream, November is all the excuse you need to practice your pie-making skills and enjoy all the fruits of your labor. And listen, if you aren't an expert at making a pie crust, don't let that stop you from trying your hand at baking. It's perfectly alright to use a store-bought crust and save yourself some time and worry.
But I will say this, practice does make perfect, and knowing how to make a pie crust is a great skill to conquer when you have some free weekend time on hand.
Coconut Cream Pie
Serves 6
1(9-inch) pie crust, prebaked
3 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 to 1/2 cup water
3 cups whole milk
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 Tbs unsalted butter
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
3 Tbs sugar
Preheat oven to 325° F. Stir together the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and just enough of the water to make a smooth paste. Heat milk in top of a double boiler over simmering water. When milk begins to steam, gradually whisk in egg mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very thick, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup of the coconut, the butter and vanilla.
Pour the filling into the baked crust. Set aside to prepare meringue.
For the meringue, combine egg whites and cream of tartar in a chilled bowl and beat with an electric mixer on slow to medium speed until soft peaks form. Add the sugar 1 Tbs at a time and continue beating on slow to medium speed until the whites form stiff peaks, but are not dry. Pile lightly over the pie, sealing the edges well.
Sprinkle the pie with the remaining 1/4 cup coconut.
Bake for 30 minutes, until meringue is golden brown and firm to the touch (be careful not to poke a hole in the meringue). Cool on a wire rack for two hours before slicing. Serve at room temperature.
Nutritional Information: Calories Per Serving: 513, Total Fat: 22.9 g, Sodium: 309 mg, Carbohydrates: 68.2 g, Protein: 9.5 g
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text: Scientists studying the 7.7-magnitude earthquake which shook India, causing tremendous property damage and claiming the lives of 20,000 people, announced that an even stronger quake might occur along the New Madrid fault which runs through the Mid-South. On the other hand, some scientists believe that the New Madrid fault is too short and fat to produce a significant quake. Noting that both the Indian fault and the New Madrid fault, similar in size and shape, produced large quakes during the early 1800s, one scientific camp believes that major earthquakes can occur every few hundred years. Another camp, however, holds that significant quakes occur only every thousand or so years. In light of all this new highly scientific information, it is clear that Memphis may (or may not) experience a major earthquake sometime in the near (or distant) future. Should we experience a quake, people may (or may not) die and/or suffer injury/property damage.


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I went to Tasmania with 3 friends on a road trip around the state. We came to refer to Tasmania as it's own country. It is Australia's hidden jewel and the Switzerland of the South. We started our journey in Hobart and picked up our camper-van (my new home for the week). We drove to get some meat pies and coffee and then headed of on the journey. We stopped at 7 Mile Beach, Kate's Berry Farm, and Spiky Bridge. We ran into some Australians with a shark in their back seat (typical) and ended up sleeping on the beach in our van. We woke up and started the days hike in Freycinet National Park. Adele and I climbed Mt. Amos, overlooking the beautiful Wineglass Bay. It was worth the difficult ascent and we sat at the top for quite some time to admire the view. At the end of the hike we went on another one through the woods to the Wineglass Bay below. We ended up running so we could make the sunset over Honeymoon Bay, it was amazingly beautiful. The sky was a mixture of warm shades and we sat mesmerized until the sun faded to darkness. Then we drove to fins a place to park and rest. We ended up parking under a mountain by a wharf. We woke up to climb "The Nut", a volcanic plateau in Stanley. It was a beautiful walk and we got a great glimpse of the coastline. Bay of Fires was our next destination. It was a large bay of five smaller bays. They were all surrounded by orange walks and beaches. The drive through Tasmania across to the west coast was filled with fields and farm life. We stopped at a lovely dairy farm. We were given many galloons of milk for free and tried their award winning cheese and ice cream. The next day we hiked Cradle Mountain and visited a Tasmanian Devil Conservation Center. I got to touch the devil and learned about how they are at risk of extinction and are subject to a deadly disease. After our final hike we ventured back to hobart to see the Saturday markets, Salamanca Markets. We walked about and experienced the lovely atmosphere of the market. Then we headed up to grab some Aussie Lamingtons (a vanilla cake with raspberry filling, chocolate frosting and covered in coconut) and a chai tea. Then we ventured to the Tasmania Botanic Gardens. At night we went to this art exhibit. It was the largest piece of art I had ever seen! I think it was meant to resemble a spaceship abduction. Several lights shown straight up into the sky and trance music played with the sound of being beamed up into a spaceship every now and then. It was dreamy and I got lost in the piece. We spent our last night out at a cute restaurant talking about the adventures of the week and saying our goodbyes. I had to leave before everyone else a couple days so as to study for my finals. In the morning, it was back to Sydney. I had bonded with Adele so much this trip, she ended up being my best friend in Australia and I miss her dearly, but we had one final adventure planned once we were back in Sydney.
I had 5 more days in Sydney to study and hang out with my friend Devon, who was visiting from Brisbane and also studying abroad. I couldn't wait for school to be over and to finally be a senior. I had 2 finals in both of my business classes before I could officially enter seniorhood. Along with studying, I went on the Manly Scenic Walk, rode the ferry, visited an art museum, the Sydney aquarium, and ventured about with Adele ting up all my lose ends in Sydney. After my finals were over, it was time for the last trip, Melbourne and The Great Ocean Road.
This trip was my final chance to soak up all the amazing sights in Australia before returning home to the states. I found a host on Couchsurfing to live with in Melbourne. Her name was Ann and she was a teacher. She introduced us to life in Melbourne and showed us around. She was such a sweetheart and I was so happy to have met her. It was an awesome experience and I would recommend couchsurfing to anyone. I feel like I got a better taste of the country's culture and its people when I was couchsurfing. Victoria was a beautiful state and I loved the city vibe of Melbourne. The city is known for its food, street art and coffee. The day after we arrived we went to pick up our car from Wicked campers, a cheap car rental place used frequently by students. We set of on the Great Ocean Road. We stopped at the famous surf beach, Bells Beach and Angelsea Beach. There were many lighthouses at the start of the trip. It was referred to as the Shipwreck Coast and was filled with dangerous coastline haunted with several crashed ships. Their was surprisingly a lot of animals along the way. There was a forest filled with koalas along the Kennett River and several colorful birds as well. The next day was a highlight of the trip, The Twelve Apostles. They were a set of 12 wondrous rock formations along the tortured coast. We reached the apostles just in time to see the sunset over them. It was spectacular and my favorite moment in the journey. The view was truly the most beautiful thing I had ever seen and I had my favorite person with me as well. We walked down the Gibson Steps to the beach by the apostles and explored some of the other famous rock formations. The London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, The Grotto and The Arch. We woke up the next morning to see the sunrise over the apostles. Fog rolled in over the mountains in the distance and the clouds were outlined in a sunny gold. After the sunrise we continued the drive to Bay of Islands. Logan's beach was a whale nursery and we were lucky enough to arrive and see a mom and baby whale swimming about not far from the shore. We walked along with them for some time. We ended the road in Port Fairy. We explored some more volcanic craters and hiked a bit and then explored Port Fairy. It was a cute little town. We picked up Victoria's best fish & chips at the wharf and then started the long journey back to Melbourne. We got stopped by a police officer doing random stops. I got breathalyzed for the first time, so that was interesting. The policeman was so friendly and I loved the comparison to America's police who typically wouldn't have been half as friendly. I even got a picture with him! The next morning we started out at Brighton Beach. The beach was filled with beach boxes, they were like mini, decorated houses used for storage. We took some pictured with the houses and walked the beach. There were plenty of dogs on the beach and it made me miss my dog, Marley. There was the city skyline in the background and it was a lovely beach stroll to start the day. Then we headed off to the next beach, St. Kilda. We strolled the pier and the nearby market. Then it was time for my first Aussie sport experience!! I was so excited because I had read about how intense Aussie pride is and couldn't wait to be a part of the crowd. It was hard to understand Aussie Rules Football (AFL) at first, but eventually we observed the rules and understood it. The next day was a day to explore the city. We saw plenty of street art, the best being in Hosier Lane. We explored Little Italy, gardens, and walked along the Yarra River. It was the first time I had been in a city with a river winding straight through the heart of it. Then we headed up to the skydeck, the tallest observation deck in the southern hemisphere. It was a magical view and I loved watching the city lights twinkle below me. We went back to Anne's and saw some black swans along the way. We went to the Queen Victoria Markets and I bought some souvenirs. We tried coffee throughout the day and met Ann for lunch. We walked around the city all day and got a feel for the pace and attitude of the people. We ended with a sunrise at the Shrine of Remembrance in the gardens. That night we went back to Sydney for a long night of packing for my flight home the next day.
I had about 10 hours to prepare for the 14 hour flight back to the states. I spend the majority of the remaining hours packing. I went to sleep at 4 A.M. to awaken at 8. I checked out, said goodbye to Adele and Carolyn and then went to the airport. I got there early and had a final dose of Aussie sushi for lunch before boarding my plane. It was so surreal. I couldn't believe my time was over in the beautiful country I had come to call home. I have learned so much about myself and what I want in life from traveling here and I wouldn't trade the experience for anything. I was sad to leave, but anxious to reunite with my friends and surprise my family. I didn't tell them I was returning so that it could be a fun little surprise for them. It was so weird to return to the states. I think I experienced more reverse culture shock, than culture shock when I first came to Australia. I miss my second home very much and I know I will return one day to do the things I just couldn't fit in. I am now more independent and confident. I want to go to so many places and this has made me believe that I can. I can't wait to see what the journey of life has planned for me and I'm forever grateful to Australia for inspiring me to be a better person and become more in tune with what I want from life and who I am.
Thanks for following me on my journey! This is my last posting on Australia; however, I have loved my blogging experience and will most likely continue. It's been a great 5 months, if you can, go to Australia! There is no way time there can't be filled with joy, beauty and adventure.


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Franklin County Health Department has provided high-quality, affordable health care to the individuals of Franklin County for a few years. While working on these jobs I found a means to make use of the corporate while I am there and search for one other job without giving them notification. First I wish to thank those who are doing the testing for sharing their outcomes with the Health Department. Just keep in mind if your incapacity prevents you from working 8 hours a day forty hours every week, you're disabled. Don't lie awake for hours in bed This will solely delay the problem and worsen your insomnia.
This yr, after the first day of class, he was summoned to the pinnacle of the division and berated for utilizing You Tube and Twitter as a part of his course and for utilizing his personal textbook. Integrity Health Network (IHN), a multispecialty unbiased observe affiliation comprised of clinics and services throughout a mostly rural service areas. I visited the foreigners division simply after lunch on a Wednesday and waited 2.5 hours within the queue.
Peele, along with assistance from workers members Laura Stuart and Dorothy McBride, distributed more than a hundred and ten Nurse's Week goodie bags to MCHD and Family Health nurses. I was missing a document and the pictures I had were too big so I needed to return a couple of days later to wait one other 1.5 hours within the morning. He wrote an article printed within the Greenwich Graphic on March 20, 1914, describing the need for a Health Department and its planned activities. When any of these health care professionals assess your condition, ask for it in writing.
Also this 12 months, six Integrated Health Partnerships supplier groups that helped launch this system in 2013 opted to proceed for a second three-year cycle. The number of days in a month varies from month to month and will not be the same in several years. Last year, the Mobile County Health Department staff tracked Spice-related emergency room visits. If there wasn't any private health information in the electronic mail in regards to the people, then I'm inclined to say it isn't a violation.


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With Windows 8 on track and gaining popularity since its release, this segment in the guide is bound to have changed quite a bit. Last month we saw the cheap Ultrabooks from ASUS encroaching on the territory normally reserved for the cheap laptop segment. With a generally thinner profile and lighter weight, they're becoming the de facto choice for bargain buyers that have realised the DVD drive is becoming redundant, even here in sunny South Africa with our rather slow internet compared to the rest of the world. Remember kids, every recommendation made here today also qualifies for the R125 upgrade to Windows 8 if Windows 7 is pre-installed. So, lets get on with it!
R10,000 Gaming or Business Laptops and Ultrabooks:
Acer Aspire M5-581T 15.6″ @ R9756
Dell Inspiron 14z 14″ @ R7339 (SSD Upgrade: ADATA SP900 256GB @ R2174)
Dell Inspiron 14z Ultrabook 14″ @ R9999.95
Dell Inspiron 13z 13.3″ @ R8427
Dell Inspiron 5520 15.6″ @ R8789 (SSD Upgrade: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB @ R1280)
Dell Inspiron 5520 15.6″ HD @ R10,071
Dell Latitude E5430 14″ @ R9268
Lenovo Thinkpad Edge S430 14″ HD @ R9514
Lenovo Ideapad Y580 15.6″ @ R9998
MSI GE60 15.6″ @ R8548 (SSD Upgrade: OCZ Agility 3 240GB @ R1813)
Samsung NP600 15.6″ @ R8548 (SSD Upgrade: OCZ Agility 3 240GB @ R1813)
Toshiba Satellite L850-F33B 15.6″ @ R8548 (SSD Upgrade: OCZ Agility 3 240GB @ R1813)
Apple Macbook Air 11″ 64GB @ R10,499
Part of the reason why this segment is so hugely populated is because more and more South Africans are gaining an incredible amount of buying power, so much so that R10,000 seems to be the default entry point into the high-end laptop and Ultrabook market. Something to bear in mind before we move on: Dell has no less than six laptops available here and two of them share the same model number with a laptop that looks, on the surface, completely identical. The 14z available from Laptopdirect is more business-orientated and sports a lower price tag, while the one available in local retailers like Incredible Connection eschews the business features and matte screen for an mSATA SSD and a discrete graphics card powerful enough for some casual gaming. The 5520 likewise has two versions, one of which sports a full HD screen and a Core i7 processor.
Lets get the business end sorted out first. Your choices are the Aspire M5, the Inspiron 14z, Latitude E5430, Folio 13, the Thinkpad S430 and Samsung's NP600. All of these bring something of their own to the mobile professional and arguably the Latitude E5430 is the best choice out of the lot, sporting built-in 3G, a backlit keyboard, low weight and better security measures. But turn your eye instead on the Thinkpad S430 – it sports a much better screen, a lower weight, Thunderbolt and mini-HDMI and a full-fat Core i5 processor, not the low-voltage ones business notebooks seem to be stuck with these days. The NP600 also shines because its the only laptop in this segment left with Quadro graphics, perfect for those of you doing come CAD on the move. The Macbook Air trails in at the end for those of you who don't mind OS X and do a lot of photo and movie editing. Apple offers a solid business package and for the man who likes to make a statement, the Apple logo is all you need, really.
Gamers rejoice! There's a good deal of options here beginning at the low-end with the MSI GE60 and the Satellite L850, topping out with the venerable Ideapad Y580 and the impressive Inspiron 5520 with the HD screen. If you want performance there's only one way to go – the Ideapad Y580, sporting a Core i7 quad-core processor and Nvidia's Kepler-based GTX660M. The Inspiron 5520 comes in second place thanks to the high-definition screen but would lose in any benchmarks pitted against the Y580, even at the same settings and resolution. MSI comes in third place, offering a great-looking package with a dual-core Core i5 chip and Nvidia's GT650M.
Ultrabooks here are actually mixed into both categories of laptop for both gaming and business use but if I had to pick one, it would be the Inspiron 13z. Ultrabooks are primarily geared for content consumption and the glossy screen of the 13z certainly will help colours to show more clearly and with more depth. There are no tablets here yet and I don't feel the first generation has any merits for purchase yet, seeing as most RT tablets currently available are still hovering around the R7000 mark.
R13,000 Gaming or Work Laptops and Ultrabooks:
ASUS UX31A Zenbook 13.3″ HD @ R12,052
ASUS Eee B121 Slate 12.1″ @ R13,140
Dell Vostro V3560 15.6″ HD @ R12,052 (SSD Upgrade: ADATA SX300 64GB @ R1036)
Dell Latitude E6430 14″ HD @ R13,149
Dell Inspiron 5520 15.6″ HD @ R10,071 (SSD Upgrade: Corsair Neutron GTX 240GB @ R3020)
Gigabyte U2442 Gaming Ultrabook 14″ HD @ R12,945 (Add in the Office 2010 H&S Retail pack)
HP Spectre XT Pro 13.3″ @ R12,891
Lenovo Thinkpad Edge S430 14″ HD @ R9514 (4GB RAM Upgrade) (SSD Upgrade: Corsair Neutron GTX 240GB @ R3020)
Lenovo Thinkpad X220T 12.5″ @ R10,857 (SSD Upgrade: Intel 330 MLC 180GB @ R1811)
Lenovo Yoga Flip Ultrabook 13.3″ @ R13,999
Mecer W370ET 17.3″ HD @ R11868 (Windows 7 HP 64-bit, Toshiba 500GB HDD, 12GB RAM) (SSD Upgrade: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB @ R1280)
Samsung XE700 Slate 11.6″ @ R13,744
Apple Macbook Air 13″ 128GB @ R12,999
Apple Macbook Pro 13″ @ R12,999
Again, we sit with a huge amount of options to choose from and I've filtered them down as much as possible. Lets get through the two tablets first: the Eee B121 and the XE700 Slate are two competing high-end units and the ones you're likely to see in the coming months are going to be based on the same hardware get-up, so there's no use waiting for these units to get their Windows 8 certification. Both will be a blast with FreshPaint, both come with digitizers and both are a reasonably high resolution to begin with. I've used the XE700 before and while the wireless keyboard has good feel, its not necessary to lug it around if you update both to Windows 8 (you would have to be mad not to).
There's also the curious case of the Lenovo Yoga. Its an ultrabook that flips over itself to turn into a tablet. It still has a capacitive screen that can be used while in normal laptop mode, but flipping it into tablet orientation automatically turns off the keyboard and trackpad. Its a great idea and I toyed around with it at rAge, but didn't get to see how good the build quality was or of the hinge will stand up to years of being flipped on itself. The screen is certainly responsive and if you see one of these in your local Incredible Connection, I urge you to try one. There's also the Thinkpad X220T, but that's a little more traditional and a lot bulkier.
Onto the Ultrabooks and already I can tell you that its a lost battle. No, its not the Zenbook that walks away with my first choice, but Gigabyte's U2442. Boasting a regular Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, Nvidia's GT640M mated to a high-definition 14″ screen, the use of both a hard drive and the mSATA standard and weighing in after all that is crammed in at a mere 1.7kg, its possibly the best all-round Ultrabook out there. Sure some are impossibly thin like the HP Spectre Pro XT, or offer great visuals thanks to the impressive IPS panel on the Zenbook, but the U2442 is better than both in a lot of things. Its not an either/or situation here, which is why its my favourite. And it will rock games on high settings at the native resolution – count me in!
Getting into the business side of things again, the Thinkpad Edge S430 dukes it out with the Latitude E6430 and both seem evenly matched at first. The E6430 fights back with a backlit keyboard, better security features and 3G connectivity and takes it in the end. Apple's Macbook Pro 13″ also puts in a good argument here but lacks a DVD drive, can't compete with the better screen and doesn't have a fingerprint reader. The only measure where it does win is in battery life and a Thunderbolt port. Gigabyte's U2442 butts into the contest once again, a good consideration because it has discrete graphics and the benefit of a SSD by default.
And finally, lets address the gamers because I think they have the most strenuous requirements of all. Your options are the Vostro V3560, the Inspiron 5520, the Gigabyte U2442 and Mecer's W370ET. The Vostro has support for a mSATA SSD and being R1000 under budget gives us some room to shove in a larger 64GB model to hold the Windows install and up to two games. Its good value, but pairing the Inspiron 5520 with a 240GB SSD from Corsair gives it the edge in performance. But the honour of my thumbs-up goes to Mecer for the fourth time this year. Specced correctly, its faster than any other solution and costs less as well. It has space for two hard drives, meaning that shoving in a 128GB SSD is the first thing I'd recommend.
It can pack up to 24GB RAM, has a 17.3″ full HD screen, has three USB 3.0 ports and manages to shove in a GTX660M from Nvidia, powered off the wall by an eight-cell battery. Its a beast and certainly my first and only stop if I have twelve grand burning a hole in my pocket and I want a desktop replacement notebook that performs like a desktop would. Can you imagine two 128GB Neutron GTX drives in there? Holy moly.
That's all for this week folks. We'll be making our last stop in the buyer's guide next week, toppping out at the R18,000 price point. Next month its back to the desktop and I have a feeling we'll have better chance of finding stock of the new Piledriver-based processors from AMD. Until next time!
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Take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions the Guild receives. Still have questions or want to know more? Contact us here, we'd be happy to talk to you!
The International Wine Guild is a wine vocational school, approved in the State of Colorado, to offer diploma programs and professional certifications for professionals in the wine industry and serious enthusiasts who would like to learn about wine like a professional. The Guild offers technical (Level I - III) diploma and certification programs, as well as Wine Educator and Wine Judge diploma and certification programs.
College level wine education is a fairly new concept. There have been enology and viticulture programs for decades, but if you want to study and learn about wine, not how to make or grow it, there are very few options.
The Guild is very proud to be one of the very few stand-alone wine colleges in the United States. We are not part of a culinary school or hotel and restaurant management program - we provide college level wine education through 25 different professional wine courses.
Yes, you can download a free PDF copy of our college catalog.
IWG diplomas and certifications are recognized throughout the United States and many other countries. The Guild has graduates living in all 50 states and 12 foreign countries.
The IWG is currently providing wine education in China, at the request of the Chinese government. The Guild was approached by a Chinese governmental agency, the Hangzhou Wine Cultural Center, to help establish wine education throughout the People's Republic of China (PRC).
The Guild is also working with Malaysia and Singapore to establish wine education programs in those countries as well.
A high school diploma or GED certificate is all that is required. International students must have the equivalent of a high school education to apply to the Guild. The ACT or SAT is not required. International students must pass an English proficiency exam (offered by others).
The Guild has graduates in all aspects of the wine and hospitality industries. We have graduated people who have secured jobs with wine makers, importers, distributors, fine wine shops, restaurants, wine bars, restaurant managers, sommeliers, food and beverage managers, wine consultants, even as wine instructors in other colleges.
Because we offer business as well as technical and wine evaluation courses we have many graduates who start their own businesses after completing our programs.
Because many of our students are more mature, or have other work experiences, many of our graduates start at middle management positions, or higher, because the education makes our graduates very valuable to their employers.
The Guild offers nine distinct programs. Four are technical certification, three for wine educators and two for wine judges.
Our technical diploma programs include our Level I, Level II and Level III Certification. The Level I seminar is a 2 day seminar that provides a foundation to prepare you for Level II or III courses. The Level II Certification, the Advanced Wine Course, is 60 contact hours, which can be taken as a 12-week course or a 7-day intensive study course.
The Level III Certification, the Guild Wine Master program, is a prestigious program that requires you to complete 7 different courses as well as master exams. Most students require 9 to 15 months to complete this program. We have had people go from zero experience to a Level III certification in 15 months.
The Level IV Certification, is the Senior Wine Master or Master Wine Educator program. This is another 5 courses and master exams. Most people need 12 to 18 months to complete it. All level III and Level IV courses can be taken as 12-week or 1-week intensive study courses.
The Certified Wine Instructor and Senior Wine Instructor certification are each 12-week or 1-week intensive study courses plus a student teaching externship with the Guild.
Our Certified Wine Judge and Competition Wine Judge Certifications are one-day short courses for those that have completed a Level III certification.
Please read our catalog for more detailed information. There are pre-requisites for Level II, III and IV certification programs.
The Guild offers more than 20 professional courses, as described in the professional programs part of our web site. Our college level professional courses are for those in the trade, those desiring to get a job in the trade and serious enthusiasts who would like to take professional level college courses to develop their wine evaluation skills and knowledge.
You do not have to have any professional experience to register and take our college courses.
Many of our students are "career changers" who want to make their passion for wine into a vocation.
For those with no experience in the industry we have three courses you can take that will lead to a professional certification. These courses are:
Upon the successful completion of these three courses you will have earned a professional certification and can begin your search for a career in the wine industry.
Where you begin depends upon your level of experience.
If you have less than 2 years of experience in any part of the wine or hospitality industries you begin with the Guild Certification Seminar (Level I Certification) and then continue on to Level II and beyond.
If you have 2 years or more of experience in the wine or hospitality industries you can begin your education with the Advanced Wine Course (Level II Certification).
If you completed a college level wine course, and received a B or higher grade, send the Guild a copy of your official transcript. Verification that you completed the course with a B or higher allows you can begin your education with the Advanced Wine Course (Level II Certification).
This would include a wine course, or beverage course, from an approved Culinary school as well.
Otherwise, you would begin with the Guild Certification Seminar (Level I Certification) and then continue on to Level II and beyond.
If you have completed a Level I or II certification from another wine organization please send us a copy of the certification document as proof, and you can begin your education with the Advanced Wine Course (Level II Certification).
Completing a Level II Certification from the Guild is a pre-requisite for the Level III program.
The following is a list of individual course with links to web pages describing each of them in more detail. Go to the Calendar to see when each course is being taught.
The following are advanced courses that are part of a Level III or IV Certification. Each is 48 contact hours and is offered in a 12-week or 1-week intensive study format.
The following are advanced one-day short-courses. Each is 8 contact hours.
The IWG has been approved to provide veterans educational benefits via Chapters 30, 31, 35, 1606 and 1607. We can offer Title 32, Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefits as well.
In Denver, contact the Office of Veterans' Affairs for more information. The VA assistance number is 1-888-442-4551.
When you are approved for VA benefits let us know and we will prepare all of the documentation we need to complete once you have been approved. It will speed up the process if you can provide us your VA contact person, their telephone and fax number as well as their email address. We will email them the documentation with a copy to you. You will need to speak to your VA contact person after they have received the information to make sure everything is correct and you are approved.
The International Wine Guild is an approved Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCCA) education provider. The MyCCA program can only be used for Guild professional seminars and courses. These courses may be taken at any location the Guild is teaching. See the MyCAA page on this website for more details.
The Guild offers externship programs for students enrolled in Levels II and III. Participating in an externship program is highly recommend for students with no experience in the industry.
If you live in the United States and are a US citizen you do not need to fill out an admissions application. As you take each professional course you will fill out an Enrollment Agreement.
International students must complete an admissions application before they can begin a course of study with the Guild.
You must complete the Guild Certification Seminar (Level I Certification) and then you can take any Level II or III course from the Guild.
If you later decide that you want an Advanced Certification you must complete them in order - beginning with the Advanced Wine Course (Level II). Any courses you have successfully completed at Level III will count when you reach that level for Certification.
The Guild does not offer federal financial aid. We can arrange payment programs. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more information or to set up a payment schedule.
By law, all of our faculty must have a minimum of 2-years experience in the wine or hospitality industry to teach in a vocational school. Many of our senior and Master level faculty have 10 to 30 years of experience.
This experience is in every aspect of the industry, including wine making, importing, distribution, wine shops, restaurants, wine bars, hotels and convention centers, to name a few. Faculty have been involved in business startups as well as consulting.
All IWG faculty must complete a 1-year training program (the Senior Wine Instructor program) before they can teach Level II course or higher for the Guild.
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Xbox 360 racing fans might want to take note that Mad Catz has just introduced a new Wireless Racing Wheel For Xbox 360. The wheel places all the necessary buttons and D-pad right on the steering wheel, and a gear shifter thatcan be placed on either the left or right of the steering wheel. It's powered by three AAA batteries and it's apparently efficient enough to keep chugging along for 40 hours. In case you're generally rough with your driving sessions, the wheel features an integrated clamp to help you secure it to a table or surface. Expect to pay $130 for this racing wheel when it's released in the fall or early winter.
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VDCA Membership Renewal
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Your VDCA Board Members voted this Dec. at the Finale to raise membership fees for 2017 to $75. The new 2017 rate applied as of January 1st . Membership will still be valid for one calendar year from the month of renewal. For example, if your medical was completed in October, you may prefer that your membership run from October 2017 to October 2018 so that its expiration will coincide with your need to renew your medical. Copies of new medicals, if applicable, may be submitted by several means:
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- FAX to 561-228-0552
- mail to our office at 13505 Running Water Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-7933
We offer our current and recently expired members the convenience of renewing on-line here at MotorsportReg and paying by credit card. If you prefer to mail us a check, you do not need to use this program.
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Tuzistra XR
Generic Name: chlorpheniramine and codeine (KLOR fen IR a meed and KOE deen)
Brand Name: Codar AR, Tuzistra XR
Medically reviewed on Jan 15, 2018
What is Tuzistra XR?
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
Tuzistra XR is a combination medicine used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and cough caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Tuzistra XR will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.
Tuzistra XR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important Information
Codeine can slow or stop your breathing, and may be habit-forming. MISUSE OF Tuzistra XR CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription.
Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
This medicine is not for use in anyone under 18.
Fatal side effects can occur if you use this medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to chlorpheniramine or codeine.
Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
In some people, codeine breaks down rapidly in the liver and reaches higher than normal levels in the body. This can cause dangerously slow breathing and may cause death, especially in a child.
Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 18 years old.
To make sure Tuzistra XR is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
asthma or other breathing problems;
a head injury or brain tumor;
a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines);
enlarged prostate, urination problems;
liver or kidney disease;
a thyroid disorder; or
If you use codeine while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the drug. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Do not breast-feed. Codeine can pass into breast milk and may cause drowsiness, breathing problems, or death in a nursing baby. Chlorpheniramine may slow breast milk production.
How should I take Tuzistra XR?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Codeine can slow or stop your breathing. Never use Tuzistra XR in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Cough or cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.
Codeine may be habit-forming, even at regular doses. Never share Tuzistra XR with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. MISUSE OF NARCOTIC MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription. Selling or giving away codeine is against the law.
You should not use antihistamine medication to make a child sleepy.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Do not take for longer than 7 days in a row. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache or skin rash.
If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor ahead of time if you have taken this medicine within the past few days.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the liquid to freeze.
Keep track of your medicine. Codeine is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since this medicine is taken when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medicine regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. A codeine overdose can be fatal, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription. Overdose symptoms may include slow breathing and heart rate, severe drowsiness, muscle weakness, cold and clammy skin, pinpoint pupils, and fainting.
What should I avoid while taking Tuzistra XR?
Tuzistra XR may impair your thinking or reactions. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you. Dizziness or severe drowsiness can cause falls or other accidents.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking medicine that contains codeine. Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with a narcotic medicine.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, cough, or sleep medicine. Many combination medicines contain antihistamines or cough suppressants. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of a certain drug.
Tuzistra XR side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Like other narcotic medications, codeine can slow your breathing. Death may occur if breathing becomes too weak.
A person caring for you should seek emergency medical attention if you have slow breathing with long pauses, blue colored lips, or if you are hard to wake up.
Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:
noisy breathing, sighing, shallow breathing;
a slow heart rate or weak pulse;
pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
painful or difficult urination;
tremor, uncontrolled muscle movements; or
confusion, ringing in your ears.
Serious side effects may be more likely in older adults and those who are overweight, malnourished, or debilitated.
Common side effects may include:
dizziness, drowsiness;
general ill feeling;
mood changes, feeling agitated or irritable;
headache, feeling light-headed;
feeling restless, nervous, or excited;
sleep problems (insomnia);
blurred vision, double vision; or
dry mouth, nose, or throat.
Side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, and confusion may be more likely in older adults.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Tuzistra XR?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Tuzistra XR if you are also using any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Taking Tuzistra XR with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous side effects or death. Ask your doctor before taking a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, prescription cough medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.
Further information
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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- n. Someone who floors, lays flooring
- n. In skittles, the act of knocking down all of the skittles in one throw.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
- n. Anything that floors or upsets a person, as a blow that knocks him down; a conclusive answer or retort; a task that exceeds one's abilities.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. One who makes or lays floors.
- n. One who or that which strikes to the floor, as a blow; hence, figuratively, anything which leads to one's defeat or which overmasters one; an overwhelming argument or requirement; a poser.
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Daniel Davila, a 23-year-old timber floorer from Camarillo, Calif. — a Los Angeles suburb knee-deep in the Golden State's housing dust bowl — made the 14-hour move across the Pacific two years ago.
Daniel Davila, a 23-year-old timber floorer from Camarillo, Calif.--a Los Angeles suburb knee-deep in the Golden State's housing dust bowl--made the 14-hour move across the Pacific two years ago.
This blog must be David Gershwin's, as no self-respected 4th floorer would even know about this National League of Cities event unless they were inside the 7th CD offices.
Even then, a good gallop afterwards, or a cigar and a glass of punch, with some lively fellow who is no philosopher, will do him far more good than a fagging walk of so many measured miles, with the studious companion whose head is stuffed as full of such matter as his own, and whose talk will be of disputed passages, and dispiriting anticipations of a "dead floorer" in the schools.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845
This was said with a kind of contempt which was quite a floorer to the new wiseacre.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 378, April, 1847
This was something of a floorer; I felt myself grow red-hot.
Just fancy, sir, being able to give him a floorer without helping it.
His watch was near an hour of the contest, and Brailstone's man had scored first knock-down blow, a particularly clean floorer.
"Why, look ye, my jolly masters, if you're up to a lark of that 'ere sort, take care you don't get a floorer; I've got a rum customer inside what I'm giving a lift to for love -- only Josh Hudson, the miller; and if he should chance to wake, I think he'll be for dusting some of your jackets."
The English Spy An Original Work Characteristic, Satirical, And Humorous. Comprising Scenes And Sketches In Every Rank Of Society, Being Portraits Drawn From The Life
"Take that, then," said the other, and gave him a floorer; but he was prevented from falling by those around him.
Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. Or, The Rambles And Adventures Of Bob Tallyho, Esq., And His Cousin, The Hon. Tom Dashall, Through The Metropolis; Exhibiting A Living Picture Of Fashionable Characters, Manners, And Amusements In High And Low Life (1821)


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I really really really want a Nintendo Wii. The last time I saw one at CostCo, I managed to talk myself out of it, and I keep hoping my wife will decide to spoil me for the holidays.
I would love an Asus EEE PC, just to have something more compact to carry around for e-mail and blogging so I can leave my laptop at home.
Of course, I am already antsy to see the first round of Android phones. They will arrive way too late for the holidays, but just in time for me to get one anyway.
On the more practical side of things, I might get myself a MyBook 2 TB external drive for secondary backup of files and deposition videos. I'd like to leave it at home, hooked up to the Linux media server I hope will materialize under our tree.
What gadgets, software, or other geekery are you asking the Flying Spaghetti Monster for this holiday season?


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Ed Han, I'm one of the co-founders of Nowvel.
How did Nowvel get started?
I suppose you could say that it started from a long history of being sentimental and being interested in memories. The last company I helped start and was the CEO for 8 years was Tiny Prints, now part of Shutterfly. At Tiny Prints, we printed cards and stationery - most with photos to help families connect with loved ones. But I've personally always loved printed books and photobooks in particular as a way to always rediscover precious memories on purpose or accidentally because they are printed in physical form. Having left Tiny Prints over 2 years ago, I teamed up with a couple of great folks who shared this common interest to start Nowvel about 6 months ago.
Our goal is to make photobook creation super simple with a casual yet high quality photobook, which is why we are starting with mobile first. Given so many of our photos are taken on our smartphones, we hope that by making the process simple and using technology to automate as much of photobooking making as possible that more photographers will print, gift and hold onto their memories in a physical way to share and experience with others.
Exactly what can you do with Nowvel?
Nowvel helps organize your photos into memories that are grouped based on software we've built that looks at the digital information on your iPhone photos and Facebook. We group them into a visual format that looks like a book, which you then can simply enjoy reliving the memories, share with friends and even print as a photobook in our very unique, premium format. Our photobooks are printed on the latest digital press technology onto stiff, lay flat paper that has 3 eco friendly certifications and costs just $10 flat. With up to 5 photos per page, users can print up to 100 photos into each book.
I see that Nowvel includes photo analysis software that curates and groups photos together. Is it possible to make a custom album from scratch?
Yes, this is very easy! While we hope that we do a good job creating books automatically as a starting point, you can custom make a book from scratch exactly the way you want it with your iPhone photos and Facebook photos.
What are the book dimensions and how many pages are included in a standard book?
Books are 8"x8" when open, so closed the book is 8" tall by 4" wide, which is a very unique format. This allows the book to open to a square that can hold a single photo - with lay flat paper, it's a gorgeous and premium way to showcase your best photos. All books include 20 pages.
What is the cost for the user?
We've tried to keep our pricing as simple as the app and the books cost $10 flat, regardless of the number of photos. We ship all over the world - $5 for the US and $10 everywhere else.
Tell me about the lay flat design?
Lay flat is a new paper technology that is akin to what most people know as children's board books. Not quite as cardboard like but very stiff, it allows a single photo to print across both pages when spread open, which creates a beautiful showcase of photos or a single photo.
Can extra pages be added to a book?
Not at the moment, we are trying to keep the entire experience very simple and limit choice in hopes that users find it undaunting to make books and do so more frequently for more people.
Is there a minimum resolution for photos used?
We have used upscaling technology to support and print fairly small photos and the app will tell you when a photo is too small for print. Our minimum resolution is 720 x 720 pixels.
What are Nowvel coins and how are they earned?
Nowvel Coins are a fun and easy way to earn credits toward printing a book. For those motivated by price, Coins can be earned right from the beginning by connecting to photo sources and Facebook, turning on notifications and sharing memories to Facebook. Each Coin is worth $1 off printed photobooks.
Does the book have to be created in the Nowvel app, or can you create a book online too?
Currently, we only have a mobile experience for creating a book, there is a web view for viewing books when shared. We hope to work on a web photobook creation tool someday soon.
What are the future plans for Nowvel?
We have lots of plans for Nowvel with the current priority being continued product development. Our current focus, which we hope to release in September is a feature that will allow users to create a book together. For special occasions and special people, a group could get together, have pages assigned to them and build a book together as a gift.
Do you have any special offers or promotions that a first time user can use to get started?
Yes we do! All new users currently will receive 10 Nowvel Coins simply by downloading the app, which means that the first printed photobook is completely free!
Geri's Notes:
I had a chance to make a FREE book using the promotion above (I paid for shipping only). The book just arrived and I couldn't be happier with it! The photo colors are a great match to the originals. The book quality is top-notch and the lay-flat design allows for easy viewing. This won't be my last book for sure!


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Between the din of drilling and banging and the anxious faces of athletes in its waiting room, the Paralympic repairs workshop feels like a cross between a doctor's surgery and a mechanic's garage.
An industrial smell of molten plastic and metal fills the air at the workshop, which has carried out some 200 repairs every day at the athletes' village in east London since the Games began a week ago.
"The most repairs are for athletics, simply because that has the biggest number of competitors," said Peter Franzel, the workshop's organising director.
"But the most damage is definitely done in wheelchair rugby and wheelchair basketball. These sports are just brutal. We do a lot of welding."
The 80-strong staff at the centre, run by German prosthetics firm Ottobock, includes technicians specialising in wheelchair repairs, prosthetic limbs and orthoses — devices that support the athletes' bodies.
The shelves are stocked with some 15,000 spare parts, including limbs, tyres, running blades like those worn by South African double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius and thousands of screws, nuts and bolts.
In one corner, Cape Verde's only competitor in the Games — T44 100m, 200m runner and F44 javelin thrower Marcio Miguel Da Costa Fernandes — watches anxiously as the technicians fix a socket to his running blade.
"Normally the athletes stay in the waiting area, but if they want to have a look they can," said Franzel. "He (Fernandes) is racing tonight (Wednesday), so naturally he wants to see what we're doing with it."
But rather than the specialist kit that takes a bashing when athletes compete, the majority of repairs are on their everyday wheelchairs and other equipment.
"The wheelchairs that athletes use every day actually get more worn out than the ones they use for sport, which they might use for just one or two hours every day," Franzel explained.
All repairs and replacements are completely free of charge — prompting regular accusations that disabled athletes from developing countries exploit the Paralympics as a chance to get free equipment.
In one storeroom, two battered old wheelchairs sat destined for the rubbish dump after Ottobock gave new ones to their owners, a Nepalese Paralympic official and an Egyptian athlete.
Ottobock spokeswoman Anna Parisi said while there was a clear discrepancy in the quality of kit used by richer and poorer Paralympic teams, there were few cases of poor athletes asking for new equipment.
"We do experience athletes coming from developing nations with products that are very old," she told AFP.
"But quite often they were very happy with what they were using. And when there's a problem with them, because they are so old it's often easier for us to replace rather than repair."
The most frequent visitors to the workshop were members of the United States, Brazilian and Colombian squads, Parisi said.
Franzel added it was hugely rewarding to see the look on someone's face when they were handed equipment that would vastly improve their mobility.
"They're really, really happy. It's like someone giving you a brand new Mercedes," he said.
As every athlete's equipment is customised to their particular needs, he added, the technicians had to be "very inventive".
"Sometimes the first technician who sees a repair will have no idea how to fix it, then three or four of them will work together and find a solution.
"We have a lot of spare parts here but not everything. If we're missing something we send someone to a hardware store. And if we can't get it there, we'll try to make it ourselves with a little welding."
Most of the workshop's tasks consist of mundane repairs, some 80 percent of them to wheelchairs. But occasionally, the technicians are greeted with more obscure demands.
"The weirdest request was one team that showed up with a paper shredder that wasn't working," Franzel recalled.
"Of course, we'll only do that kind of thing when it's quiet. We wouldn't let our athletes sit in the waiting area while we fix a shredder."
At a sewing machine, prosthetics expert Donna Fisher sat sewing up a hole in a Canadian athlete's backpack.
"If they bring it, we'll try to fix it," she said cheerfully.


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