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I love baking with yeast. There's something oddly satisfying and exciting about watching a small ball of springy dough double in size into pillowy softness. Woah. Is 'pillowy' actually a word?
Not the most patient of people, I make an exception for baking with yeast. I learnt you just can't rush things. The yeast has to do its thing. It needs time. And warmth. A bit of sugar to start working. Be patient with yeast, the results are worth the wait.
While I always like to try new things, I have a few recipes that I always come back to. Totally foolproof. I already showed you a recipe for chelsea buns (this was actually the first recipe on this blog!); these raspberry buns are another staple.
The recipe comes from one of my favourite Polish food blogs: White Plate. I was mesmerised by the pictures and intrigued by the fact that mashed potatoes (yes, mashed potatoes!) were one of the ingredients. Long story short, these raspberry buns had to be tried.
The potatoes make the dough very moist and the buns are equally tasty the next day. And don't worry, you totally cannot taste potatoes in the dough!
To make about 10-12 buns you'll need:
The dough
7g (1 sachet) fast action dry yeast
250 ml milk
100 g unsalted butter
450 g plain flour
100 g caster sugar
1/2 tsp salt
100-120 g mashed potatoes, cooled down
The filling
3-4 tbsp creme fraiche
1 tsp cinammon
2-3 tbsp light brown sugar
1 egg, for glazing the dough
Start off by preparing the mashed potato - I used half of a big potato. Peel it, cut in smaller pieces and boil until soft. Drain, then put back in the pot and put on the stove on the lowest flame for less than a minute - you want all the water to evaporate. Mash the potatoes and set them aside to cool.
Gently warm the milk in a small pot. You want it warm, but not too hot.
In a small bowl, mix yeast with 1 tsp of sugar, 3-4 tbsps warm milk and 1 tbsp of flour. Set the mix aside in a warm place until it gets frothy.
While the yeast in the bowl is doing its job add butter to the pot with milk and warm through until it's melted. Set aside to cool.
Put flour, mashed potatoes, sugar, salt and melted butter with milk in a big mixing bowl. Add the yeast and mix with a wooden spoon to combine.
You can either knead the dough by hand (for about 10 minutes) or use a mixer with dough hooks (I chose the second option - laziness!). The dough should be smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover the top of the bowl with cling film or clean tea towel and leave for 1-1.5 hrs until it doubles in size.
Once the dough is ready, tip it out of the bowl onto a lightly floured surface and flatten to punch the air out. Roll it into a long sausage and divide into 10-12 pieces. Form little balls and place them on a baking tray covered with baking parchment. Leave some space between as the dough will be rising again.
Flatten the balls and use a shot glass (or another small glass) dipped in flour to make a dent in each ball of dough.
Mix all filling ingredients in a bowl and place about a tsp of filling in the middle of each bun. Add about 3-4 raspberries and brush the edges with a glaze made with egg and a tbsp of water.
Set the buns aside in a warm place so they can rise again and double in size.
Bake for 15-20 minutes in 200 C. The time will vary depending on the size of your buns.
They taste best slightly warm with a glass of cold milk (or a milky latte!).


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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Getting my Life Together!!
Hey...so time for some honesty. Why have I not been blogging? Well the answer is because I have done a TERRIBLE job of eating paleo. Guys- it has been so hard to get back on track and I have FINALLY figured out why. Well- last night after I downed some chips and cheese dip I decided to figure out what the hell has been going on with me. Why can't I seem to get back on track? Why can't I just eat Paleo? I have the recipes. I have MORE than enough time. I have the know how..I have done it before!! Like what the heck?? I have been using "the stress of the move" excuse LONG enough. It is time to get off my ass and get healthy again. The reason I have been doing so poorly is so simple I can't believe I did not see it earlier. I have been "deciding" to do 30 day challenges like the night before, eating Paleo for two days, and failing. Over and over. It just happened last night. I have not TRULY taken the time and decided. I have not set concrete goals. I have not blogged about it- and I think it is because deep down I knew I would fail and didn't want to write about it. But you know what something amazing has been happening. Friends and family members have been following my example. I have had lots of people text me and say, "Hey I am doing that Paleo thing, can I have any advice?" And it is the absolute best feeling. BUT guess what? I feel like such a hypocrite writing people about all the wonders of Paleo and saying, "Oh and no wheat, or grain, or dairy" as I stuff my face with a cheeseburger and drink a soda. Like really? How twisted is that. Lol. So I am talking to my hubby when he arrives home from work and I am shooting for our 30 Day to start on August 27th. That gives me 5 days or so to start getting ready. To write my thoughts about what's been up with me and to make some HEALTH goals. I think GOALS will be the most important aspect of this challenge. I will talk more about that later- but right now I have to run. But thank you for anyone who follows. And if anyone ever wants to start a challenge feel free to contact me. Just know- I am human. I am not perfect. I am not the best Paleo eater ever, and never will be. But I am honest and I will struggle right there with you!!
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- AnonymousAugust 24, 2012 at 1:09 AM
Keep trying Aubs, you can get back on track.ReplyDelete
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The third annual Minnesota Wakesurf Championship [MNWSC] was most certainly the biggest of the three years and possibly the most well-attended wakesuring event ever. Partnered with a local city gathering called the Spirit of the Lakes Festival, thousands of people gravitated to the beach to see what was going on. "Why were so many boats parked out in the bay … what is playing on the Jumbrotron," they asked. The climax of the event occurred when the first rider in the Adaptive Division jumped in the water. As the 2016 MNWSC was first event to add an Adaptive Division, seeing a an amputee wakesurf was new to most of the spectators. Event organizer Andy Weigman told us that it took three years, but the event is finally what he envisioned – Lake Minnetonka combined with a "normal" wakesurfing event. Besides the three years of hype, it helped that the weather finally corporated.
Lake Minnetonka is one of the national wakesurfing strongholds. Some of the most well-known wakesurfers out there can be seen surfing out there on most summer days. Wakesurfing is the most popular water sport on the lake which has led to increased attendance at the MNWSC. Conditions are not always ideal on the lake, however. This was the case for the pro divisions at the 2016 MWNSC. Winds of 15 MPH+ and boat wakes created by boats flocking to tie up and watch the action made it tough on the riders. This is all part of the MNWSC vibe, Weigman said. Part of the challenge of the MNWSC is dealing with the conditions and knowing you can't pull off the run you planned. Seeing the pros navigate the rollers and waves was quite the site and very entertaining. Most of the riders actually enjoyed it, he said.
Weigman says that the feedback from the riders, spectators, riders and adaptive community has been very positive. Because there are no prizes (just cool trophies) or cash on the line, riders have a lot more fun and the vibe is more of a grassroots feel. He has already started planning for 2017. We can't wait to see it all go down again next summer!
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The Nursery children were excited by the arrival of some tiny caterpillars at the beginning of May which started their learning about the life cycle of the butterfly.
The caterpillars have been the focus of a range of activities in class and the children have watched them grow and grow.Mathematical skills were put to the test with accurate measuring of each caterpillar and then reproducing the same lengths using wool to make caterpillars for a magnificent classroom display.
Letters in the word 'caterpillar' were used as the focus of phonics activities along with the sharing of Eric Carle's much-loved story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The caterpillar's voracious appetite never ceased to amaze the children and they were delighted to enjoy a picnic in the school gardens sampling each of the foods he ate. Art
lessons involved looking at the symmetry of butterfly wings and the use of French words to describe a variety of colours has improved using lots of different coloured butterflies. Everything changed when the caterpillars grew very large, stopped eating and became apparently lifeless chrysalises. Before long each chrysalis started to hatch and the children were delighted to see beautiful butterflies emerge.
Nursery teachers Mrs Dempster and Mrs Shaw said 'The warmer weather was ideal for studying the life cycle of a butterfly. The theme has been incorporated into all of our learning goals and the children have been enthusiastic about the activities which enabled them to progress their learning. The highlight of this topic was the day we released the butterflies into the school gardens which was a lovely moment for the children to witness'.


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This is going to be like "a message in bottle".
What I write here is my experience only and not someone else's and it comes with a considered warning. Relocation is not everyone's cup of tea but, if you are open, willing and need to start to enjoy life away from a lot of stress and strain, consider it. I did and I am glad I did.
Panama, a strange small country in Latin Central America forming a bridge between the North and South American continents has an unusual topographical orientation but is blessed with so very many natural attributes of nature.
I am an Englishman, proud of it, retired Police from the Greater Manchester area and not your typical male. For much of my life I spent in the service of The Queen and have seen and experienced unimaginable things both good and bad.
As a divorcee (twice), I remarried and my wife Diana and I used to live in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear in the northeast of the country up until a couple of years ago.
England will always be my home, but a place 2 ½ years ago that we decided we just could not afford to live if we wanted a decent lifestyle. It wasn't just the money either, but the weather, the environment; even dare I say it, the atmosphere. England, as distinct from Scotland and Wales, is a very crowded place and became even more so when the EU opened its doors to the Eastern European workers. I am not against migrant workers but the numbers that were allowed to come and work was just, for me, too overwhelming. Britain's Immigration Policy too, and this is just my personal opinion, has generated far too many problems for my liking and not on a racial level. Britain and England in particular, is not (in comparative terms) a big country but in actual fact a very small island and it's filling up fast. All you need do is to look at the roads and traffic jams and repairs going on as just one indicator. You cannot move anywhere quickly and easily.
My work had taken me all over the country, until, finally, I settled in Northumberland. This truly, is a wonderful area and if there had been any possibility of staying there, we would. No, the cost of living, taxes and increasing costs of foods, petrol, clothing, utilities and everything, just made it too hard to battle through. Every month we dreaded the postman with the bills which we would have to meet, causing far too much stress in our lives. So much stress is unhealthy and can be debilitating. So, we discussed everything and chose to sit down and consider our options. We researched for a long time on the internet for alternatives and one thing kept recurring. Relocation. Living overseas. Retiring overseas to a lower cost of living.
We both have living family and many friends and the initial thought of leaving them all behind was quite disturbing. My mother, sister, brother (and the rest) still live in Oldham, Lancashire where I was born and raised. My wife's two sons live in the London area. So we considered it, discussed it with our families, who matter most to us, and researched some more and eventually came to a decision. We would try it. We could after all, always return home. There should never be restricting permanence should there? So, having made the decision, where do we look to, where do we consider as a possible destination?
I have always been able to make friends easily so that wasn't a concern. This is, I think, because of my socio-personality and emotional interaction with others that I developed during my Police career. I have also, throughout my life, travelled around the world so being in foreign lands isn't new to me. My wife too is a wonderfully giving and an outgoing person and so making friends also comes easy to her.
So, what questions do we, did we need answering? What are our wants and needs? What do we require on a personal level in a new living environment?
Lists of questions were compiled and then the 'real' research started. The criteria was quite tight ~ low cost of living, warm climate, nature, wildlife, sun sea and sand (hopefully), safe environment, taxes? These were the main issues because all I had was my Police Pension to live on and so that was our main limiting factor.
After hours on the 'net' we enrolled on a Seminar in Panama. We had looked at and seriously considered Costa Rica but, looking at what Panama was offering by way of very attractive benefits for their Pensionado Visa Programme we decided to have a look at Panama instead. Check out this link and scroll down the page for details of the benefits you get ~ http://www.choosechiriqui.com/about.php ~ by the way, this website is a very good place to start finding out about the region and what is available.
So, having packed up, suitcases in hand, we set off for the sun for a holiday and fact finding mission.
What we found when we got here seemed idyllic to such an extent that we travelled all around the country soaking up the experience, meeting friendly people and seeing smiling faces, read all the information presented to us and came to the decision quite quickly that we would give it a go.
We found and made an offer on a small house just outside a pretty little town in the province of Chiriquí (pronounced cheery-key) which was on a large plot of land at a very, very affordable price. We bought a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Panamanian house sitting on ½ an acre of gardens with a further 2 acres of land. That's like 2 soccer pitches end on end. Back in England this would have cost an absolute fortune and I mean "a fortune", but here, in relative terms, property values are (even) still extremely low.
Two weeks later, we returned to our home land to prepare and pack and say our tearful but happy farewells. Not goodbyes because we will always have the ability to return home in very short time should the need arise.
Arriving back in Panama for the second time didn't seem like the first time because our emotions were orientated differently. We now had our emotional orientation focussed on making a new life here. We faced living in rented accommodation until we could get in to our new home, buying a car, registering it and all the other imponderables. We needed help of course because we couldn't communicate effectively but friends here rallied and helped us sort out the bureaucracy. It took us 4 months to get in to our home and get the vehicle of our choice.
The legal wrangling of getting our Pensionado Visa was to continue for another 8 months nearly. Every 90 days we had to present ourselves (with our Lawyer) to Immigration in the main City of David for a temporary extension until the 'real' Visa was granted. Bureaucracy and processes in a 3rd country require….."plenty plenty patience", as the old Chinese sage would say. Getting all the utilities re-registered is not a simple affair here either. Things do not "flow" in Panama, apart from the rain and rivers. The systems you are faced with are cumbersome, inefficient and largely ineffective. However, perseverance and good friends usually irons out the wrinkles..
Our vehicle is a big thirsty American V8 Dodge SUV and was something I had always wanted but could never, ever have afforded back home. Petrol, or gas as it's called here, was at a level of $1.80 per gallon and with the exchange rate being $1.90+ at the time, driving around was very, very inexpensive. There is no road tax here, no MOT requirement (that's a Test Certificate for you non-Brits) and our insurance was also very, very inexpensive in comparative terms. The cost of living was, and still is, quite remarkable.
Food is of good quality, fresh, plentiful and cheap. Clothing is inexpensive. And household goods a fraction of the price back home.
Let me give you some examples. Right now, this month (April 2009), my outgoings consist only of $25 per month for our electricity, $4.50 for cooking gas (and this lasts us about 2 to 3 months), and our water is $3 per month. We have wireless internet, our connection with the outside world and our chance to earn an extra groat or two, is $75 per month but this is only because we live out in the countryside and miles from the nearest city. Our friends typically pay around $25 to $30 per month for their internet. Food bills are very low and petrol very cheap as well. So, our monthly outgoings are around $105 without the foodstuffs etc. We have no taxes whatsoever. So, at today's exchange rate it costs us about £75 (pounds) for the MONTH.
We are "Debt Free" and you know something, it's a wonderful thing to say this. "We are Debt Free". The low price of real estate and properties here meant that what little we had in capital we were able to buy everything outright ~ even the car. We have "zero" loans, zero credit cards and zero mortgages. We owe nothing to anyone. How many can say that?
Eating out here typically costs around $15 for the two of us and that's with a bottle of wine. We live in one of the most beautiful areas of Panama called Chiriqui. Where we live we are 40 minutes pleasant drive from the Pacific Ocean beaches or 3 hours drive from the wonderful Caribbean Sea over at the world famous Bocas del Toro. The nature and wildlife here is stunning, just wonderful.
Even temperatures of around 80 degrees year round means that our aches and pains have diminished tremendously. Medical facilities here are as good as back home and if you want to see a Specialist, it's almost the same day appointment. I had to have a consultation recently with a Specialist and it cost me $30 for about an hour. With the Pensionado discount of 20% I only paid $24. What's more, he was excellent.
So, my present opinion of Panama and living here is ~ for all you readers back in the UK or the rest of Europe (and not forgetting our friend's "across the pond" in the US and Canada), living here is an excellent alternative and well worth a thought or two.
Obviously there is a drastic change of environments and some things you have to learn to live without, like the corner fish and chip shop, a meat pie with good pastry, Branston Pickle or Marmite but these things you can do without (if you try hard enough). It is certainly, and dramatically, less stressful and far more affordable than anything we experienced back home. My recommendation is, think about it, consider it, try it.
And for you wealthier people, who may read this, please don't make the mistake that more money means less stress. It doesn't. Investment opportunities here are fantastic even during this global financial crisis. Land and property bargains can still be found but for investments, this is a wonderful time here to realise and have investments appreciate rather than depreciate. The economy here is STILL one of the most stable in the world and the political influences mostly neutral. All in all, I have to say, Panama is a wonderful place in which to invest ~ still. Let me tell you a little story to finish this article off.
Consider this; we have uprooted and transplanted ourselves in a new country and amid a new culture. We are making lots and lots of wonderful new friends; English, Welsh, Scots, American, Canadian, Belgian, Dutch, Panamanian, Argentinean and Columbian. We face new experiences everyday which would be impossible back home. Life here is such an eye-opener. Talk about the "WOW Factor".
Recently, we have found ourselves walking a Pacific Ocean beach watching wild Red Backed Squirrel Monkeys playing in the Coconut Palms. We saw Howler Monkeys, Capuchins and Tamarins. We stroke wild cats like Ocelot, Oncilla and Margay.
We photograph snakes and birds and wonderful insects like the Golden Beetle (which really does look like a gold ornament). Life is just so different now. We have been on fishing trips out on the blue, blue Pacific Ocean, seen dolphins swimming underneath OUR boat which was spectacular; they were almost close enough to reach out and touch them. We have snorkelled on pristine coral reefs, all these things we only dreamed of or watched on the BBC and of which are now right on our doorstep.
Just after we got here, we had driven up to a high mountain town called Volcan. We had driven there to see a cultural Native Indian Festival and whilst there met two fantastic English people, Paul and Jenny Saban who became our fast friends and who own Paradise Gardens Wildlife Rescue Centre and Gardens ~ http://www.paradisegardenspanama,com/ . PG is situated above one of Chiriquí's most popular tourist destinations, Boquete. PG is a wonderful place to see and visit but, the point of this short item is, we also met another couple there who originated from England but had travelled the world, Steve and Michele Walker.
We found out that Steve and Michele had bought a 40 acre lot of forest and wilderness in an area called Chorcha and were in the throes of moving house. Of course, being loyal to us Brits, I offered to help and over the next few days I drove to their home near to Boquete, loaded up the car and trundled off driving through nature filled countryside and up 4 x 4 tracks to their new abode. They were calling their place Alouatta Lodge ~ http://www.alouattalodge.com/ ~ which in Latin (Alouatta) means Howler Monkey. They are building an Eco resort which is quite simply…….. stunning.
Anyway, on my last loaded visit, I had emptied the car and was standing at the doorway of their new living area chatting to Steve whilst his wife Michele, Gareth his son and Rebecca his daughter, organised where their belongings were to go. Standing, leaning on the doorway, it was warm with a gentle breeze and then suddenly, something marvellous happened.
Imagine if you can, a man (me), 6' 4" tall, an ex-hairy "a—-d" copper, standing there leaning with his left shoulder against the wall, my right hand hanging down whilst chatting to Steve when suddenly, and very, very gently, a small hand slipped in to mine. The hand was warm, very small and with soft skin. It gripped my fingers and I looked down to see two brown eyes looking up in to mine. Steve smiled and just said "oh that's Yahoo, he likes tall people because he likes to climb up and sit on your shoulders so he can see all around." Yahoo, is a young male Howler Monkey and had been raised as an orphan by Steve and Michele when he had been brought to them some months previously.
Anyway, this was first contact and Yahoo then proceeded to climbed up my clothing easier than climbing a tree. Incredible. There he perched, his tail around my neck for balance and his hands on top of my head holding on to my hair. It was such a surprise, such an experience. Never ever could I have had such an experience had I been back in Whitley Bay near Newcastle or wherever else. Such an emotional and spiritual connection. Trust even.
The benefits of living in Panama are many; financially it's so much better, weather wise it is far, far better, environmentally it's stunningly fantastic, for recreation and pastimes well, if you enjoy wildlife then this is the place for you. The Moon Guide calls Panama a 'Paradise for wildlife". It really is a wonderland if you like nature and activities.
My recommendation would be, consider it, seriously. Life is so much better without all that stress ~ truly. I don't mind you getting in touch to ask any questions or to find help if you want ~ firstname.lastname@example.com or have a look at www.choosechiriqui.com/ for more information on Panama,
About the Author
Born 1953 in Oldham, Lancashire in England of parents who worked in the Cotton Mills of the town, was educated within the Secondary Modern School system before serving an apprenticeship and qualifying as an Electrical Engineer.
Michael then joined Greater Manchester Police where he served with distinction and commendations focusing his career on Criminal Investigations (CID) and then Covert Operations with the National Drugs and Vice Unit seconded partly to the Customs & Excise. During his Police career, he obtained a Degree in Criminal Profiling.
Michael retired early from the Police having sustained serious injuries and dedicated himself to personal development, education and training. He studied and qualified in a number of business acumen skills. He was the first in the UK to write a fully accredited and nationally recognised Distance Learning programme covering Drugs Awareness which was carried by over a dozen Further and Higher Education Colleges and Universities throughout the UK. He formed Lambda Mi Training and Development which he manages to this day. www.lambda-mi.com
His focus is now being on EQ emotional intelligence which is a rapidly growing, non-fad serious subject increasingly being endorsed by education institutions all around the world and by a growing number of influential CEOs of some of the worlds largest organisations such as Coca Cola, Diners Club, Boeing, British Airways, American Express, Barclays Bank, HSBC Bank, Honda, to mention just a few.


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I'm often humbled by God bringing people into my life who truly care when I least expect it.
Just this morning, when I logged onto Facebook (I'm just as surprised as you all are – sometimes Facebook does accomplish that whole "bringing people together" mantra), I was humbled by the extent of this care and concern.
I suppose it's no surprise that the place I've most often felt a sense of community has been online… or with people I have only known for a short while, relatively speaking.
I suppose it's the chance to present who I am today and be shed of the past that has been ascribed to me, whether justified or not.
That's not to say that I don't feel a sense of community from people I've known my entire life. I'm blessed to have these individuals, truly.
But I grew up thinking "family" was all that I ever needed.
Recently, I've realized that having known someone your entire life doesn't necessarily mean that they really understand what you're going through right now. And that's okay. I think I'm finally learning to accept this.
But being able to connect in some ways with people that I've never met or have only known for a short while makes me feel a) that there's nothing wrong with me per se and b) the vastness of God's creation, in this case, human creation.
Breaking out of my bubble has been the most beautiful thing in my life. It's not been easy, but the people I've met have given me a sense of hope and reinforced my commitment to the following Qur'anic verse:
O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other). Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things). (49:13)
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- From Tucson: Take I-10 East toward Benson, then continue to Willcox (~80 miles). Stop there if you'd like to pick up food or other supplies.
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GM seed border control protocol to take effect
A new protocol that reduces the risk of unapproved genetically modified (GM) seeds being imported into New Zealand will take effect from August 1, the Minister for the Environment, Marian Hobbs, announced today.
The new protocol will apply to all non-GM sweet corn seeds imported for planting.
"There is growing international concern about this issue, as all countries face difficulties detecting unapproved GM seeds," Marian Hobbs said. "The new inspections for imported seeds will provide a high level of assurance that incoming seeds are non-GM.
"The law does not permit unauthorised GM seeds to be deliberately imported or planted, and if GM seeds are detected, the consignment will not be allowed to enter New Zealand."
The protocol is an interim measure for 12 months and will apply only to sweet corn seeds. Sweet corn seeds are imported only between August and December. The Government will develop a new protocol to apply from next year, which may be extended to cover other seeds.
Consignments of sweet corn seeds will be tested at the border for GM presence, unless the producers use an accredited quality assurance system that involves testing for GM presence and additional measures to prevent GM contamination. Reputable seed companies provide a high level of assurance that their seeds are non-GM.
The Ministry for Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) will accredit assurance systems and set up auditing procedures, including testing consignments at the border.
MAF expects to accredit the main companies by the end of 2001, and audit testing will begin after companies have been accredited.
Marian Hobbs said the greatest difficulty lay in obtaining reliable test results for very low levels of contamination. The limit of reliable detection occurs at a contamination level of somewhere between 0.1 percent and 0.5 percent (between one and five GM seeds per 1000 non-GM seeds). Below these levels, repeated tests produce ambiguous or conflicting results.
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Smart city profiles
Within the smart city profiles, two different components of urban development are considered. First, the evaluation of cities has to consider issues as awareness, flexibility, transformability, synergy, individuality and self-decisive behaviour. Especially awareness seems important for a "smart" city as certain potentials can only be mobilised if inhabitants, companies or administrations are well aware of the cities' position. Second, the profiles should not only focus on single aspects, but consider all fields of urban development, which requires a clear and transparent identification of characteristics for the evaluation.
Describing cities through indicators result in comparable and typical profiles. By finding cities with similar profiles successful ideas can be transferred since the chances of success are larger due to similar pre-conditions. For instance, it would not make sense that a city tries to learn and to transfer policies or strategies from cities which have completely different profiles and different strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, it is highly recommended that cities learn from cities with similar profiles or in particular from those which have already specific experiences and evidence about applied strategies regarding distinct characteristics. Cities with similar profiles are grouped together in clusters.
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Is a Pre-Paid Tuition Plan Right for You?
There are plenty of ways to save for college. The traditional savings account or CD may work for some. But what about a prepaid tuition plan? Probably you've never heard of this option; read on to discover how it works and if this is a suitable option for you.
Understanding the Prepaid 529 Plan
Because of rising costs and inflation, college tuition grows more expensive for each generation. If you're a parent with a brand new child (or maybe one on the way), you've likely thought about how you could save for his or her education. Consider investing in a prepaid 529 Plan to secure your child's future education.
A prepaid 529 plan, or a prepaid tuition plan, is a state program that allows parents to pay off their child's tuition now. Current tuition rates are locked in, and no matter how much costs climb, your student won't have to pay more. Each state offers these plans, but some have restrictions, such as a limit to public schools or in-state colleges only.
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Congratulations on the birth of baby Johnny! Presents are coming in at an alarming rate, and grandma has given you a nice check to open up a savings account in his name. After talking it over with your spouse, you've both decided that any money you received as gifts should go toward a college fund. After all, you're both still paying off your debts. Your sister-in-law tells you about a prepaid tuition plan that she has invested in for your niece. Should you consider investing in one yourself?
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Researching savings accounts and CDs can get overwhelming. If you're considering a prepaid tuition plan, you must investigate your state's plans carefully. There are two primary types of plans - where you buy a unit (such as a semester) at a time and can purchase as many as you like, or where you sign a contract agreeing to pay for however many years of college you think Johnny will attend (two or four years, typically).
This money is tax-deductible, low-risk and is considered one of your assets - so it will not affect Johnny's financial aid package. When you decide to sign up for the program, you'll choose how many semesters you'd like to pay for (2-year or 4-year program). Based on that and your child's current age, the program will set up a payment plan.
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The economy is constantly shifting, and some state plans may lose their value or actually run out of money. Plus, there will always be additional school costs. Many states don't offer plans that cover room and board. And meal plans and books add up.
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Let Johnny know about this program as soon as he's old enough to understand it. With restrictions, he may feel let down that he needs to stay in-state for his education. He may also resent the fact that he must attend a public school, so talking early will allow him to think within the limitations.
These restrictions could also pose a problem for his major. Not all public schools offer an engineering degree, for instance. It may be a good idea to keep up-to-date on local college course offerings. This way you can encourage Johnny in his choice while guiding him toward a college that fits the prepaid tuition plan limitations. If Johnny doesn't attend college within 10 years after graduating high school, some states require that the plan can be transferred to another family member or canceled. So be sure to discuss when he should attend university as well.
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Submitted by Javier Dean on Sat, 11/01/2008 - 00:05
We know that Adam and Eve sinned. It was a sin of disobedience, of rebelliousness, of self-sufficiency, of independence, of wanting to become like God. Since then, sin made its influence felt over all humankind. The human being lost his most valuable asset: the communion with God. The consequences of sin left man in a pathetic condition: separation from God, lost of fellowship with neighbor, physical death, experience of sickness, fall under slavery to the Evil…
Not withstanding, this situation of enmity and rebellion of man against God, did not provoke the abandon or rejection of man, on the part of God. On the contrary, moved by his love, God always has come out in search of the human being to guide him, to show him his love and to show the path of return. In fact, God's call to conversion is a constant in practically all chapters of the Bible. Once the work of Christ on the cross was over, his successor, the Holy Spirit, continues carrying forward in a perfect way, his mission of convincing the world regarding sin (cf Jn 16:8).
The supreme manifestation of his love, which for the believer is assumed as victory over sin, has taken shape in the coming of Christ to the earth, putting at his disposal an impressive inheritance and bringing victory over all his enemies. True that we were dead and destined to be lost on account of our sin, but God gave us life and victory through his Only Begotten Son. Paul thus expresses this in a precious way: "And you were dead, through the crimes and sins which used to make up your way of life when you were living by the principles of the world, obeying the ruler who dominated the air, the spirit which is at work in those who rebel. We too were all among them once, living only by our natural inclinations, obeying the demands of self-indulgence and our whim; our nature made us not less liable to God's retribution than the rest of the world. But God, being rich in faithful love, through the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our sins, brought us to life with Christ —it is through grace that you have been saved— and raised us up with him and gave us a place with him in heaven, in Christ Jesus" (Eph 2:1-6).
Christ came to restore the Kingdom of God on the earth, and a good part of this restoration included saving man from his sin. In fact the name of Jesus, that means "God saves", gives us an important clue regarding Christ's mission on the earth. The Angel of the Lord had appeared in dreams to Joseph and told him that Mary would give birth to a Son and he should give him the name "Jesus", "because he is the one who is to save his people from their sins" (Mt 1:21). He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (cf Jn 1:36).
The damnable was object of salvation, the one who was dead, received life, the one under slavery, set free: "One man's offence brought condemnation on all humanity; one man's good action brought justification and life to all humanity. Just as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by one man's obedience are many to be made upright" (Rom 5:18-19). And the apostle Paul continues explaining how this process was carried out: "When we were baptised into Christ Jesus, we were baptised into his death. So by our baptism into his death we were buried with him, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the Father's glorious power, we too should begin to live a new life. If we have been joined to him by dying a death like his, so we shall be by a resurrection like his… If we have died with Christ, then we shall live with him too. We know that Christ has been raised from the dead and will never die again. Death has no
power over him any more. For by dying, he is dead to sin once and for all" (Rom 6:3ff).
The key to retain the victory that Christ obtained for us, once we have believed in him, is not to give any more occasion to sin: "That is why you must not allow sin to reign over your mortal bodies and make you obey their desires; or give any parts of your bodies over to sin to become instruments of evil. Instead, give yourselves to God, as people brought to life from the dead, and give every part of your bodies to God to be instruments of uprightness; and then sin will no longer have any power over you- you are living not under law, but under grace" (Rom 6:12-14). The Christian, one who lives in Christ, has been set free from sin: "Once you were slaves to sin, but thank God you have given whole-hearted obedience to the pattern of teaching to which you were introduced; and so, being free from serving sin, you took uprightness as your master" (Rom 6:17-18). "For the wage paid by sin is death; the gift freely given by God is eternal life in Christ Jesus, Our Lord" (Rom 6:23).
Now, thanks to the triumph of Christ over sin: "Condemnation will never come to those who are in Christ Jesus" (Rom 8:1). And we can glorify Christ, for God "has rescued us from the ruling force of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of the Son that he loves, and in him we enjoy our freedom, the forgiveness of sin" (Col 1:13).
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Whew! October was a busy month. I tried to stick to a publishing schedule for this blog since it was new and I wanted to ensure a good base of readers. Life often intervenes as I'm sure other bloggers will know. Not only was October a busy blogging month, but it was a busy reading month as you can see from my previous post. I also make a Booktube video for my October Wrapup. I haven't uploaded it yet though. I attempted to and had an error and haven't had a chance to go back and retry. It'll be up soon, though. As for what I've been up to so far in November…
So far this month, I have read three books. Three books that are completely outside of my comfort zone but I really enjoyed all three.
#1. Ellis Island by Kate Kerrigan. I believe this was a book that I downloaded off of a Bookbub recommendation, meaning I either got it for free or really cheap. It appealed to me because I absolutely love the time frame in which the novel takes place, 1920-1940 and I also like immigrant stories. I didn't realize when I read it that it was part of a series until I got to the last page and was like, "That's it?!?!? This is how it ends?!?!" Yeah. I chose to read this book at this time because I'm trying not to start any new series because of my book buying ban. I mean seriously. I don't want to read book #1 and then be desperate to read book #2 if I don't already own it, ya know?? Grr.
#2. The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart. As I said in my review of We Were Liars I really respect Lockhart's writing abilities and talents. After reading We Were Liars, I wasn't too sure about her storytelling abilities, lol. I absolutely loved The Disreputable History though. It needs its own post and review.
#3. In the Woods by Tana French. This is another #1 in a series, but from what I can tell, each book is a stand alone. This one certainly didn't have a cliff-hanger ending. I don't think I've ever read another "series" of books that didn't follow the same characters throughout. This series seems to be all about the Dublin Murder Squad as an entity rather than a group of people. I'll definitely read book two because I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
What I'm reading right now is VIII by H.M. Castor. Very excited about this book. It's YA so I should be able to read it fast enough to get to Atonement by Ian McEwan this week. Both books are library books and due on the 12th. Eeek! I might have to renew either one or both because three days isn't a lot of time to read two book.
How's your November going?


text: What is your fall fashion outfit? For most of you out there we know it is boots, leggings and a shirt or a sweater. Ahh and count in a scarf. This combination set as a trend last year but seems will be carried on this year, too. It is comfy, yet cute, and stylish, yet cozy. What's more it also make us forget those ugly uggs. Now take a look at some different combinations and never get stuck what to match with your boots and leggings.


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Parent "Homeroom Request" Forms
Post date: Apr 1, 2013 6:10:39 PM
Parent "Homeroom Request" Forms will be available April lst . The form consists of three information gathering questions: (1) List any academic information about your chiid that you would like considered when making a placement; (2) List any social, emotional, behavioral, information about your child that
you would like considered when making a placement; and (3) include any other pertinent information that you feel should be considered when making a placement for your child. This information will not only assist with placements, but also will provide teachers with pertinent information about students. 0n the last line, parents will have the option to name a preferred teacher. Parents can fill out the form
even if they do not choose to name a teacher. Parents can request a form from the starting April 1". Please return all forms directly to the office by May 17 so that lists can be worked on prior to the end of the school year.


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I don't often get the chance to shop for homely bit and bobs, because we're constantly saving and prioritising money in preparation for our next home renovation project. The finishing touches just end up having to wait.. and wait. But after a bit of Christmas-pressie shopping at TK Maxx, I just couldn't resist a few little things that were super bargains. And so, I thought I would share!
Bathroom Towels
This might be a bit of a boring one, but we were in desperate need of some towels, particularly since taking some on our trip to Thailand and leaving them there. Not one of my greatest decisions, but we needed the extra baggage space upon returning home!! But since then, we've been significantly down on towels, so I thought it was about time I got some more! I found these grey and white options by Christy which were perfect. I spent around £25 on two large towels and two hand towels. We haven't had new towels in about 4 years, so this certainly excited me a little... Oh they're so fluffy!!
Vanity Tray
This truly has no purpose - it was just one of those items I spotted, loved and decided I needed to buy. This would be perfect on a dressing table hosting make-up brushes and perfume, but right now it sits wrapped up waiting for the day I actually have a dressing table and a finished bedroom. I do love it though, can you believe this just cost £10?! It's made from concrete (I think!) and has a moulded swirled top protected by a layer of glass. I love it, it's very different to any other kind of vanity tray I've seen before!
We still don't have a wall mirror in front of the basin and although I have been eyeing up one from John Lewis, it's a rather pricey option that I just can't justify right now! I shall just keep on saving... But in the meantime, we needed something else. I spotted this in our local TK Maxx and sapped it right up. It's well made, sturdy and I love the dark gunmetal finish on it. In all, this was right up my street! Plus it was the bargain price of just £12!
Make-Up Bag
Before we went to Thailand, I spent so long searching for the perfect make up bag. I wanted something flat, big enough to fill with my essentials, but not the size of a handbag. But alas, I found nothing. Most make-up bags are structured and quite wide - but I don't have that much make-up and something flat would take up far less room in my life. But a few months on, I spotted this! It was actually in the purse section... so maybe it's meant to be a clutch bag? Who cares, it's a make-up bag now! It's real leather (I have massive love affair with leather) and just gloriously beautiful. At £15 this was definitely pricier than I would have liked, but I just couldn't resist.
Bathroom Jug
This one was from Amazon and a little bit of a weird purchase. This isn't a decorative jug in any sense, but actually this is how we transport hot water from the shower to our basin. What the?! In short, we do have hot water but since it's heated electrically, it costs a friggen bomb! To combat these costs, we only heat the water when we want a bath and generally we limit this to just once a week (if that!). I don't mind not having hot-water on demand, except for when it comes to washing my face at night and in the morning. So to solve this issue, we now fill up a jug from the shower and pour it into the basin. It takes barely seconds to fill, so whilst our electric shower isn't exactly cheap either, it's still much cheaper than heating a whole tank daily. I went for grey to match the panelling, it's a 2.3L jug and from Living Nostalgia and cost just £13.
I spent a little more than I would have liked, but I think they were all well priced and I'm super pleased with them! What's your favourite?


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'Research reveals nine out of ten sunbeds break safety rules,' ITV News has reported.
This headline is based on a survey of more than 400 sunbeds and artificial tanning units throughout England. Sunbeds tan the skin by emitting ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Exposure to UV radiation is acknowledged as a cause of cancer.
In Britain, safety standards have been introduced that set an upper limit on the amount of UV radiation that sunbeds produce (no more than 0.3 watts of energy per square metre). The researchers report that it is difficult to monitor compliance with this standard.
With this concern in mind, researchers set out to compare this standard with actual UV radiation emissions from artificial tanning units across England.
They found that 89% of the units assessed exposed users to UV radiation levels higher than the maximum threshold set out by safety standards. The researchers found that in terms of skin cancer risk, the average exposure was 2.3 times that of the Mediterranean midday summer sun, with the worst "offenders" giving out up to six times as much.
This study suggests that compliance with UV radiation safety regulations among sunbed operators in England is poor, and that users are being exposed to UV radiation at levels higher than those deemed safe.
Advice that we at Behind the Headlines never get tired of repeating is, a fake tan is a far safer option if you want tanned skin.
Where did the story come from?
The study was carried out by researchers from the University of Dundee and was funded by Cancer Research UK.
It was published in the peer-reviewed British Journal of Dermatology.
While the news reporting on the study was well balanced and accurate, there was some disagreement among the headline writers about how much higher the skin cancer risk from sunbeds is compared with the midday sun.
Some papers chose to go with the average risk (twice, as reported in the The Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail and Daily Express), while others chose to focus on the maximum risk found by the researchers (a six-fold increase, as reported by the Metro and The Sun).
Still, as sunbed-associated cases of skin cancer are an entirely avoidable cause of the disease, and in some cases death, a certain amount of exaggeration could be forgiven.
What kind of research was this?
This was a cross-sectional survey of artificial tanning units (both sunbeds and vertical units – so-called "sunshine showers") across England. The International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organization, has classified sunbeds in their highest carcinogenic (cancer causing) risk category due to the ultraviolet radiation they expose people to.
This study did not directly assess the association between sunbed use and the risk of developing skin cancer. No participants were involved in the study and cancer rates were not directly observed. The aim of the study was to compare actual UV radiation levels to an established safety threshold.
For this aim, a cross-sectional survey is an appropriate study design. In order to assess the link between UV radiation exposure from sunbeds and future risk of skin cancer, a cohort study would be needed.
A European Standard on UV radiations levels was introduced in 2003. This was followed by 2009 regulations limiting the amount of UV radiation permitted in artificial tanning units in the UK and throughout the EU – no more than 0.3 Watts per metre squared (W/m2).
Regulation of artificial tanning varies throughout the UK. The researchers report that sunbed operators in England are not required to provide advice on the risks of UV exposure to customers.
While the operation of unmanned equipment is banned in Scotland, it is permitted in England, where customers of any age may access coin-operated sunbeds, despite a UK-wide ban on their use for those under the age of 18.
Licensing requirements for artificial tanning businesses vary throughout England, with some regions requiring operators to be licensed, while other regions have no such requirements.
The researchers set out to:
- investigate the intensity of UV radiation produced by tanning beds throughout England
- assess how many of these beds complied with the new safety standard
- use a skin cancer risk model to compare risk from a tanning bed with the risk of being exposed to the midday Mediterranean sun
What did the research involve?
The researchers collected information from 402 artificial tanning units located throughout the North, Midlands, southwest and London from October 2010 to February 2011 (after the introduction of new UV safety standards). They assessed UV radiation levels in three types of units: vertical, horizontal and high pressure.
The researchers used a device called a spectrometer to measure the intensity of the light emitted from each of the units. They then compared this measurement with the safety standard.
They used a mathematical model in order to assess the risk of skin cancer from each of the beds. This involved applying a non-melanoma skin cancer weighting factor to the measurements taken during their survey.
Such an approach allowed them to estimate the skin cancer risk posed by each of the beds over a period of time and compare this with the risk posed by natural sunlight when exposure times are the same (that is, one minute of UV radiation in a sunbed versus one minute of UV radiation exposure from natural sunlight).
In order to compare sunbed risk with natural sunlight, the researchers took a similar measurement in the middle of July at 12:30 local time in Thessaloniki, Greece.
Finally, the researchers compared average UV radiation levels between areas that require all tanning unit operators to be licensed and the levels seen in regions with no licensing requirements.
What were the basic results?
The researchers found that the average sunburn-causing radiation from the 402 testing units was nearly twice as high as the safety standard, and that only 11% of the assessed units were at or below the recommended limit.
When comparing the cancer risk from sunbeds with that of the midday summer sun in Greece, the researchers found that for each minute of exposure:
- the average artificial tanning unit in England poses a skin cancer risk 2.3 times that of the Mediterranean midday summer sun
- the maximum risk seen from an individual tanning unit in England posed a risk 6 times that of the July midday Mediterranean sun
- 10% of the tested sunbeds had radiation levels associated with 3.6 times the skin cancer risk of natural sunlight
Within London, there was no significant difference in UV radiation levels between businesses in boroughs that require licenses and those that do not. The study authors found that the average UV radiation level from tanning businesses in the Southwest, which has licensing requirements, were significantly lower than those seen in units from the Northeast, which has no licensing requirements, although all regions and boroughs had average levels above the threshold set in 2009.
How did the researchers interpret the results?
The researchers conclude that nine out of 10 of the sunbeds assessed exceeded the maximum UV radiation levels set out by recent EU standards, and that these beds pose a significantly higher cancer risk than the midday Mediterranean sun in the summer. They say that, "This situation is unacceptable and stricter control measures must be put in place."
This well-conducted and useful study suggests that, on average, the UV exposure from tanning units throughout England is higher than the recent standard level introduced throughout the EU, and that cancer risk from the average level of radiation seen across these units is more than twice that of the midday summer Mediterranean sun.
The researchers say that there is a recent trend of increasing UV levels, and that this coincides "with the development of new high-power sunlamps".
There are some discrepancies between the reporting of this research and the methods used in the study. Some newspapers reported the risk of skin cancer from sunbeds is twice as high as the Mediterranean sun, while others reported the risk as six times higher than natural sunlight.
The headlines reporting six times the risk are misleading, as this figure is based on a single sunbed that had the highest levels of UV radiation. This is an inappropriate interpretation of the data and results. While this is certainly not a healthy level of exposure, it does not represent the average exposure of sunbeds in England, as implied by the headlines, but rather one extreme end of the range of sunbeds tested.
At the other end, researchers found that a single tanning unit exposed users to 2.5 times less skin cancer risk than the Mediterranean sun. Neither of these results should be interpreted as representing the risk of sunbeds across England as a whole.
The researchers report that there have been inconsistent results regarding the association between sunbed use and skin cancer risk, with some studies finding a significant link between artificial tanning and melanoma, while others find no significant link. They report that a recent meta-analysis of 25 studies found that sunbed use increased melanoma risk by 20%, and that this was especially pronounced when sunbed use started before the age of 35 years.
Overall, this study suggests that sunbeds and other artificial tanning units in England may be exposing users to higher radiation levels than are deemed safe and levels that are higher than users expect.
Before using sunbeds, people should consider both the overall risk of UV radiation from UV exposure, as well as their individual risk of developing skin cancer. Better yet, it's probably better not to use them at all.
Analysis by Bazian
Edited by NHS Website
Links to the headlines
Research reveals nine out of ten sunbeds break safety rules
ITV News, 17 January 2013
Sunbeds are twice as dangerous as midday sun: researchers
The Daily Telegraph, 17 January 2013
Sunbed skin cancer risk is double that of sunbathing: Danger from tanning machines is much higher than previously thought
Daily Mail, 17 January 2013
Sunbeds have 6 times power of Spanish sun
The Sun, 17 January 2013
Sunbeds 'six times as dangerous' as midday Mediterranean sun
Metro, 17 January 2013
Dundee researchers claim sunbeds pose greater cancer risk than the sun
BBC News, 17 January 2013
Sunbed Cancer Risk Twice As Bad As Sunlight
Daily Express, 17 January 2013
Links to the science
Tierney P, Ferguson J, Ibbotson S, et al.
Nine out of ten sunbeds in England emit UV radiation levels that exceed current safety limits
British Journal of Dermatology. Published online January 17 2013


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Having a chance to go to a place that is full of history can be a good thing. However, what you may find it is it can be rather difficult at times to find those historic places to go and visit. This is when you should know more about the historic places that are present in New Haven. Then you can take a great vacation and know that you are going to be learning quite a bit about the region and how it has changed over time.
The New Haven Green is one of those places that you will want to flock to. This is a place that has held a special importance for the locals over time, but it also is a place that has made it easier for everyone to know where to meet at. This in turn has helped people out in getting to enjoy the trip because they are able to just mention the green and they will know exactly where the people are supposed to be meeting them at.
The New Haven Museum is another place you will like because it is going to make it easier for you to get to see the region and know that it is going to have a great time and learn quite a bit. However, what else you are going to learn about with this place is it is going to have a great time because it will make people have a chance to explore the history of this town and know that it is going to be great for people to explore.
Peabody Museum of Natural History is something else that people are going to enjoy visiting. This museum is run by Yale University so it is going to be very educational and it is definitely a place that everyone is going to like because it is going to be educational and fun for everyone to enjoy.
Having a great time in New Haven is always a good thing. However, what people need to realize is the place has plenty of historic places for you to visit. This is when you should know more about the different historical places that you can visit. By knowing about this it is going to make it easier for you to plan out your trip and know exactly what you should be seeing and doing to see some historical places.


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not planed. TV Show was canceled.
Jason Lee (My Name Is Earl) stars as a Memphis police detective with an intimate connection to the city, a passion for its music and a very demanding boss.
Dwight and Charlie must keep a pair of feuding families (Murphy's vs Harrison's) from shedding more blood when one of their relatives is found shot; Charlie, Davey and Greenback discover that Dwight has a new girlfriend and invite Her to Dwight's "Surprise" Birthday Party.
Season & Series Finale
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Sam Hennings(Charlie "Whitehead" White)
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Pepperberry Primitives deals with handmade reproduction shelves, cupboard, etc. We also do repurposed items. I love to find vintage items at yard sales, antique stores or thrift stores to make them into a unique primitive item.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Burr. Let's move to Florida
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Come and visit me in California, not as warm as Florida but still nice. Hope you feel better soon.ReplyDelete
I'm not much help...it's cold here too....no snow, but we're expecting freezing rain tonight.ReplyDelete
Love the stars on the ironing board!
I agree with you completely on winter. I'm so ready for summer and sunshine.ReplyDelete
I don't have an etsy store so I can't offer and advice
I must be the only one who doesn't mind the winter. Could be because I don't have to go out if I don't want to, and I don't have to drive in the snow. I am not one for those hot humid days we get here in Pgh.ReplyDelete
Love your ironing board! Glad to see you were able to upload a photo :)
I am not a huge fan of winter but I do prefer it over the dead heat of summer. So I try to remind myself when it gets frigid out that it's still better than the hottest days during August! :) I LOVE that ironing board!!!!ReplyDelete


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This week, we would like to introduce our keynote speaker Marijn Janssen of the upcoming CeDEM15 to you. CeDEM15 is an international Conference for e-Democracy and Open Government and will take place at Danube University Krems (22.05.-25.5.2015). It brings together specialists – working in academia, politics, government and business – to critically analyse innovations, issues, ideas and challenges in the digital age.
We have asked Marijn Janssen 7 questions relating to his professional experiences and the topics he will present at the CeDEM15. See what he responded and get to know him a bit more before the CeDEM15!
1. Your Keynote is "Experience-based Design in Open Government" at CeDEM15. Why is it important to focus on user needs?
People often think that they know what the user wants, however, there is often nothing like "the user". There are many users having a variety of interests and needs. Furthermore users are often not aware of their needs. Let me illustrate this with an example. When there was no smartphone, nobody asked for this. Nevertheless there was a latent need that is filled in later. That's why experiences-based design is needed to understand the user.
2. You have published over 300 publications, which topics do you prefer to write about?
Most of my publications are with others and I enjoy collaborating. Initially my focus was on topics like public service provisioning and over time this shifted towards open government and e-governance. The essence of my research is that it is always design focused, there is a need for orchestration and the research is practice-driven – concerning situations in which there are many stakeholders with different objectives, having different capabilities, there is a fragmented and heterogeneous systems landscape and the regulatory environment plays a role. In my research I'm capturing aspects ranging from the institutional to the technical level. That's also the strength of the research as not many researchers are able to combine this.
3. Your research interests are in the field of orchestration. How can we improve applications in eGovernment, make them manageable, reliable, but also flexible?
In my view orchestration aims at integrating disparate activities and at ensuring that they operate in concert. Orchestration can create flexibility by creating new combinations, service invocations and process flows and at the same time should ensure the proper functioning. This requires good institutional arrangements, sourcing of modules, but also the integration of systems. This is a complex process that is not easily managed.
4. What are the major challenges in implementing software in the field of eGovernment?
There are many challenges caused by complexity and uncertainties. In a recent paper we made an overview of these challenges and found that most challenges were already well documented in literature. Nevertheless many implementations fail, although what is considered as a failure is viewed differently. What is more interesting is to come up with innovative approaches to overcome these challenges. There is no single best approach and these approaches should take the context into account. That's what makes it challenging.
5. Is there a project you're most proud of – can you share with us why?
There are many projects I am proud off and we were really able to make a difference. In some of the projects we developed a flexible architecture for translating legislation into administrative processes, in others we were able to accomplish a high level of cost saving by better orchestrating processes or improving crises response by network centric information sharing, whereas in others we contributed to better accountability by releasing and processing data. I think that both contributing to societal benefits and science is very important. As such I am most proud of my line of research and the impact it has on research and society.
6. What is your vision for the future of eGovernment?
In my inaugural address I stated that ICT=Government. ICT is incorporated in all aspects of the governments and is becoming more invasive, whereas data is everywhere. ICT is already changing our democratic processes, which might result in transparency, participation. This is only the beginning and the government role will change. Governments will become smaller and focused on orchestration and citizens and business will play a major role. That's why I think that orchestration is such an important topic.
7. What do you want people to take away from your Keynote?
For researchers I hope that they will have a feeling about what is happening and what are the research needs. Practitioners I want to make aware of the need to change practices and that other ways of working can result in more benefits.
Marijn Janssen
Dr. Marijn Janssen is full Professor in ICT & Governance and head of the Information and Communication Technology section of the Technology, Policy and Management Faculty of Delft University of Technology. His research interests are in the field of orchestration, (shared) services, open data and infrastructures within constellations of public and private organizations. He serves on several editorial boards and is involved in the organization of a number of conferences. He published over 300 refereed publications.


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Courts & Crime
Feds seize 3 Florida businessmen for ties to Hezbollah
MIAMI — Federal agents have arrested three South Florida businessmen accused of exporting video games and other electronic products to a shopping mall in Paraguay that allegedly served as a front to finance the terrorist group Hezbollah, according to sources familiar with the case.
The Miami-Dade businessmen arrested late Thursday, Khaled Safadi, Emilio Gonzalez-Neira and Ulises Talavera-Campos, will appear in federal court Friday afternoon to face charges related to a Treasury Department ban on doing business with the black-listed militia and political organization based in Lebanon, sources said.
One other suspect in South America has been charged in the investigation, led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
An ICE spokeswoman declined to comment because the indictment charging the four men has not been unsealed.
The three Miami-Dade businessmen are accused of exporting hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of PlayStation 2 video games and digital cameras to a shopping center called Galeria Page in Paraguay, which the U.S. government has designated as a funding arm of Hezbollah.
Galeria Page, located in Ciudad del Este, serves as a Hezbollah fundraising source in Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, according to a Treasury Department press statement issued in December 2006. It is considered the central headquarters for Hezbollah members in the region.
Hezbollah members operate retail businesses in Galeria Page to support Hezbollah, according to the press release. Muhammad Yusif Abdallah, a manager of Galeria Page, paid a regular quota to Hezbollah based on profits he received from the mall, the statement says. In the Dec. 6, 2006, release, the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control said the mall was part of a South American network that aided Assad Ahmad Barakat, who has been on the U.S. terrorist blacklist since 2004.
``Assad Ahmad Barakat's network in [South America] is a major financial artery to Hezbollah in Lebanon,'' Adam Szubin, director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, said in the release. ``Today's action aims to disrupt this channel and to further unravel Barakat's financial network.''