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Customizable instruction cache hierarchy for embedded systems
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Date of Issue2005
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Cache hierarchy bridges the ever increasing performance gap between the fast processing core and slow main memory. In an effort to improve the total system performance, the high performance microprocessor designers commit more and more transistor budget for cache memory systems. As a result, power consumption of cache memory subsystems has been increasing notably over each processor generation. Although a number of cache optimization techniques to reduce power consumption have been reported in the literature, power consumption in cache memories is a major concern and accounts for as much as 50% of the total processor power. Since the instruction cache consumes the majority of this power, predictor based schemes have been proposed for the instruction cache hierarchy in an attempt to provide for an overall reduction in the energy delay product.
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App Tip: Scott Garner Volotic
INSPIRED BY tower-defense games, Scott Garner's Volotic for iPad (iOS 6.0 or later, scottmadethis. net) performs three-directional sequencing of instrument and drum sounds on a 16x20 grid using a variety of devices to create pitch and timing variety. Its soothing sounds and non-linear approach to composition make it feel more like a meditative problem-solving exercise.
1. Drag an Emitter from the drawer on the left into a blank grid. This shoots a dot across the grid once per beat.
2. Drag a Router in front of the dot to multiply the dots or vary their timing.
3. Drag one of the nine drums, nine instruments, or nine tones into the path of a dot to play the sound. Vary the sound's distance from the Emitter to change its timing. Tap the sound's icon to mute it.
4. Put a Scale or Arpeggio icon in front of a sound to create a pitch progression, or put a Tuning icon in front of it to determine its constant pitch.
5. Repeat the process to build out a full-sounding loop. Try sending multiple Emitters to the same sound device, using different Scales and Arpeggios to create a lot of variety.
6. Drag the grid around the screen to mute off-screen elements or tap different element to turn them off and create a mini-improvisation.
7. If you have iOS 8 and Mac OS X Yosemite, you can record Volotic's audio into Quicktime Player.
Volotic is free at the iTunes App Store; adding save functionality costs $0.99.


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You are purchasing the release block and the Star Knob that holds the release block in place.
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Family Holiday Event at Hemphill Library
Christmas Cheer
- Date: 12/12/2016 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Location: Hemphill Branch Library
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Enjoy holiday stories and snacks. Make a dancing Santa and receive a treat for your stocking. Kids of all ages and parents are welcome.


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Rocco is a cross GSD who was taken in by a lady from the local dogs home, no one quite knows his age so we are guessing around 4/5 years old. Sadly his owner has been hospitalised and Rocco is in temporary care with a relative but will require to find a new forever home asap. Our volunteer found a very friendly, bouncy boy who brought all his toys over to encourage play. Rocco definitely loves a fuss. Rocco behaves like a pup, jumping around and excitable when he first meets you but will calm and settle, therefore going forward he would best be re homed with older children. Outside on the lead he starts off strong but settles. Rocco is definitely a fun loving boy who has basic training like sit, give paw and high 5. He will make a wonderful companion.
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Kirthy Iyer and Xiaomao Wu. OpenCam and open source projects at Crytek. FMX 2014. Stuttgart, Germany.
Xiaomao Wu. What you see is what you capture – Real-time data capture in Cinebox. Industrial Presentation of Eurographics 2014. Strassbourg, France
Xiaomao Wu. How far can we push the rendering quality of MMORPG. SSE 2013, Zhuhai, China.
Christopher Evans, Xiaomao Wu, Real-Time Stereo 3D - Interacting with the 3rd Dimension. SIGGRAPH Asia 2011. Hongkong.
Xiaomao Wu. The future of game engines: Towards real-time photo-realistic rendering and natural character animation. China Game Developer's Conference 2010. August 2010. [PDF, PPT]
Xiaomao Wu, Maxime Tournier and Lionel Reveret. Natural character posing from a large database.IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 69-77, May/June 2011.
Maxime Tournier, Xiaomao Wu, Nicolas Courty, Elise Arnard and Lionel Reveret. Motion compression using Principal Geodesic Analysis. Computer Graphics Forum (Eurographics 2009 Best paper award). [Project webpage] [INRIA tech report, 843 KB]
Xiaomao Wu, Lionel Reveret and Maxime Tournier. Interactive character posing from large motion database. ACM SIGGRAPH / Eurographics Symposium on Computer Animation Poster Proceedings, 2008.
Xiaomao Wu, Lizhuang Ma, Zhuoqun Dong, Lionel Reveret. Robust Watermarking Motion Data with DL-STDM. Computers & Graphics, 32(3), pp. 320-329, 2008 [PDF]
Xiaomao Wu, Lizhuang Ma, Can Zheng, Yanyun Chen and Ke-Sen Huang. On-line motion style transfer. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Entertainment Computing, Cambridge, United Kingdom). Vol. 4161, pp. 268-279, 2006. [PDF] [Demo MP4] [Errata]
WU Xiao-mao, MA Lizhuang and GU Bao-jun. State
of the art of the research on human-body modeling and skin deformation
in computer animation. Chinese Journal of Image and Graphics 12(4), pp. 565-573. 2006 [Preprint PDF in chinese]
Xiaomao Wu, Lizhuang Ma, Ke-Sen Huang, Yan Gao and Zhihua Chen. Template-model based modeling and animation of human bodies with anatomical structure. In Proceedings of The 18th annual conference on Computer Animation and Social Agents (CASA'05). pp. 79-84. Hong Kong. October 2005. [PDF] [Demo]
Xiaomao Wu, Lizhuang Ma, Ke-Sen Huang, Yan Gao and Zhihua Chen. Generic-model based human body modeling. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Entertainment Computing, Sanda, Japan). Vol.3711, pp. 203–214, 2005.
Xiaomao Wu, Lizhuang Ma, Zhihua Chen and Yan Gao. A 12-DOF
analytic inverse kinematics solver for human motion control. Journal
of Information & Computational Science 1(1), pp.137-141. 2004 [PDF][Tech. Report][Demo MP4] [Citation]
Other co-authored papers:
1. Yan Gao, Lizhuang Ma, Xiaomao Wu, Zhihua Chen. Automatic footplant dedection shoes. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Graphics, Imaging and Visualization (CGIV 2005), pp. 87-92, 2005.
2. Yan Gao, Lizhuang Ma, Xiaomao Wu, Zhihua Chen. From keyframing to motion capture. In Proceedings of the 6th International Workshop on Human Interaction with Machines, Springer-Verlag, 2005.
3. Yan Gao, Lizhuang Ma, Zhihua Chen, Xiaomao Wu. Motion normalization: The preprocess of motion data. ACM VRST 2005, pp. 253-256, 2005.


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Indie Scene – Ashley Kelemen / 100 Layer Cake
Asheley Kelemen's shots on 100 Layer Cake yesterday are worth some pre-weekend swooning. Natural details with textures galore—that's a styled shoot success in the making. Great job, Ashley!
SHOOT DETAILS // Photography:Ashley Kelemen Photography
Original post: 100 Layer Cake Concept & Floral Design: Soil & Stem / Hair & Makeup: Brenny Beauty / Ribbon: Silk & Willow / Dress: Sarah Seven from The Dress Theory / Model: Elana Ali Jadallah


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Karin Margaret-Meta PerkinsSeptember 18, 1943 ~ December 13, 2017 (age 74)
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Whitehall-Karin Margaret-Meta Perkins, 74, of County Route 21, passed away on December 13, 2017. Born on September 18, 1943 in Danzig-Langfuhr, Germany. She came to America in 1966 with her husband James C. Perkins SR, after being married in Augsburg, Germany on January 14th, 1966.
Karin was predeceased by her husband and eldest son James C. Perkins JR.
She is survived by her youngest son Joel C. Perkins, a sister Renate, Cousin Karin and Aunt Kate, and families in Germany. Brother-in-Law Richard Perkins, Sister-in-Law Marjorie Resetar and Sister-in-Law Darlene Pearson and families. Grand Children Gabrielle, Noel and Chaise Andrea. Karin also leave behind many loved ones that had the pleasure of knowing her.
Contributions in her name to the may be made to one of the following charities by her wishes; American Cancer Society, St. Jude's, The Shriners or March of Dimes.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday December 30, 2017 at the Our Lady of Hope Roman Catholic Church in Whitehall with the Rev. Rendell Torres Pastor officiating. A spring burial will be conducted at the Our Lady of Angels Cemetery.
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I feel this is worth the read, am pretty sure we've talked about rape myths here on this blog, but maybe not. This author, a friend of mine, mentions 15 of them! Fifteen, and she says there are more.
There are, you should know, also myths that men believe that justify their sexual harassment of women in the workplace. But let's start with rape. It isn't going away.
Here's the link. The General And Rape Myths.
Hope all's well! Drive safe if you're in Chicago. It's a blizzard out there.
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William J. (Bill) Adelman Remembered
By Leslie F. Orear, President Emeritus, Illinois Labor History Society
A life of devotion to the pursuit of labor history came to an abrupt end on September 15th with the death of William J Adelman, a founder of the Illinois Labor History Society and its Vice President. The cause of death was a heart attack.
Adelman began his professional career as a high school history teacher. Later Professor Adelman joined the faculty of the Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations at the University of Illinois-Chicago.
He was one of the few academics offering a labor history perspective in the Chicago region during the 60s and 70s. His lectures, seminars and tours to labor sites became extremely popular, particularly in the labor union community. His content was always designed to produce the maximum understanding of the historical roots of contemporary issues, and his encyclopedic knowledge of the subject was legendary.
As one of an informal group of labor attorneys, educators and editors he helped create the Haymarket Workers Memorial Committee which issued a call for a ceremony in Haymarket Square on May 1, 1969 to correct public misunderstanding of the "so-called" Haymarket riot. The success of that effort led to the incorporation of the Illinois Labor History Society and Adelman's election as Vice President that same year.
Aware of the need for better teaching tools, Adelman produced self-guided tours to the Pullman community where the great strike of 1894 had taken place and to areas associated with the Haymarket Tragedy of 1886. He continued the series with Pilsen and the West Side, including the Ashland Avenue neighborhood known as Union Row because of its numerous labor union headquarters. His visual works began in the 16mm days with "Packingtown USA" followed by "Palace Cars and Paradise," a walking tour of the Pullman community with Adelman himself as guide. Both have been transferred to video. Most of these materials are available today through the Illinois Labor History Society.
He served on the official public committee to select the sculptor for the Haymarket Memorial sculpture installed by the City of Chicago in Haymarket Square in 2004 after 35 years of agitation by the labor community. This historic event followed the naming of the Haymarket Martyrs Monument in Forest Home Cemetery as a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. National Park Service in 1998. Adelman had urged such action at a conference held by the Park Service.
In May 2009, Adelman's "Haymarket Revisited" was republished in the English language by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions in New Delhi with a foreword by its president, M.K. Pandhe. In this new version entitled "Glorious Saga of May Day Martyrs," Pandhe notes that he and his wife had been members of a Haymarket tour party in 2008. Pandhe declares: "…I must mention the remarkable guidance given by Prof. William J. Adelman. For over two hours he narrated the entire background to us in a lucid manner which reflected his firm commitment to the working class and their legitimate struggles… I was deeply impressed. by the book ["Haymarket Revisited"] and thought that Indian readers should know about the glorious struggle of the Chicago workers."
Adelman was immediately informed when the book arrived at the ILHS office in late August of this year, but unfortunately he did not have the opportunity to see it before his untimely death.
William J. Adelman, age 77, of Oak Park, beloved life partner of David Staley and spouse of Nora Jill Adelman; loving father of Michelle, Marguerite (Robert Ackland), Michael, Marc (Trish) and Jessica Adelman; cherished grandfather of Jon, Ben, Jeffrey, Elinora and Gwendolen; dear brother of Sandra (John) Walsh; dear uncle of John (Melissa), Timothy (Michelle) and Karen (Robert). William was a Professor of Labor & Industrial Relations at the University of Illinois, Chicago and was a Founding Member/Vice President of the Illinois History Labor Society. Visitation Saturday, 12 noon to 4 p.m. with Funeral Service 3 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Illinois Labor History Society or the Miller, Cook & Wood Theater Scholarship at OPRF High School are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-383-3191


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What caught my eye today was a flotilla of colourful kayaks on Kenogamisis Lake.
I pulled into the Geraldton waterfront to investigate. The paddlers were too far out on Barton Bay for me to contact, but I spoke to one of the supervising adults from the Thunderbird Friendship Centre (TFC). This was the second day of the Geraldton Multi-Sport Camp for Aboriginal youth, ages 12 to 16.
Later in the afternoon, I caught up with Ron Miron, instructor, as he was loading the now-empty kayaks on a boat trailer. He was assisted by Walter Davies, also of Longlac, and by Pete Hohmann of Virginia. How did the kids respond? I asked Ron. "They loved it," he said.
Cheryl Checkley is the Aboriginal Health Outreach Worker for TFC. She was also out on the lake, so I had to phone her later to get more facts.
Cheryl said this was the first time the three-day event has been staged here. The sponsor is a provincial body named Aboriginal Sport & Wellness Council of Ontario (ASWCO), and their representive, Heather Collins, was also participating as a facilitator. ASWCO covered all costs for the 13 young participants.
On the morning of the first day, Tuesday, July 5, the youngsters played golf at the local course, and in the afternoon, soccer and basketball. Different staff members at TFC were taking turns acting as chaperones.
On Wednesday morning, there was basketball, ultimate frisbee, and dodge ball. After I saw the kayak lessons in the afternoon, the group retired to the Centre for some darts and karaoke.
On Thursday, the agenda called for lacrosse in the morning, and in the afternoon, double ball, and capture the flag, acted out with toy guns which shoot foam bullets.
Participants travelled to the golf and kayak outings in a chartered bus. The board of education allowed the gymnasium venue for other games, free of charge.
"I think they're having fun," said Cheryl. "I've been playing every sport that they've been playing." How does she feel physically? "I actually feel good!" According to the ASWCO website, the organization's mission is to promote all-round well-being through physical activity, recreation, and sports activities.
Ron Miron, kayaking instructor, met visitor Pete Hohmann of Virginia on one of the many pilgrimages Ron makes to kayaking venues. Pete said he really liked Greenstone, and wanted to learn more of its history.
Ron said he intended to donate the kayak rental revenue to the volunteer-driven, non-profit group in Longlac, Want-A-Pet.
On Friday, Ron is staging what is becoming a popular three-day event in Greenstone, the annual Kayak Camp, this year on Margo Lake. He is expecting 40 participants from all over.


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Parrtjima is pulling out all the stops for this year's festival, today announcing the first part of its public program, the Parrtjima Knowledge Program alongside a second event precinct at Todd Mall in Alice Springs CBD.
Curated by renowned First Nations creative director Rhoda Roberts AO the ten-day Knowledge program is the biggest yet and showcases film, musical performance, dance and conversations with artists and performers across two event precincts to bring together the stories, sounds and rhythms of Central Australia.
Headlining this year's festival is internationally acclaimed duo Electric Fields, who will bring their genre-defying sounds to the infinite spaces of the vast Red Centre. Zaachariaha Fielding, vocalist for Electric Fields who often sings in his traditional languages of the Anangu people, said the duo jumped at the chance to be part of the festival.
"We've played in some spectacular places across the world, but to be able to share our music and stories underneath a million stars surrounded by Country in the middle of the Red Centre – what more could we ask for? We hope our sounds echo off the ancient ranges and vibrate in the souls of every single person there," said Fielding.
Exhibiting artists will also form a key part of the festival program, inviting festival goers to step inside the inner circle and share in the stories behind the art. Parrtjima also welcomes an extraordinary line up of films, including films by local Alice Springs film makers, to celebrate the diverse creativity across platforms within the region.
In addition to the festival hub at Alice Springs Desert Park, the Parrtjima Todd Mall precinct will showcase stunning lighting effects along the mall and a new installation telling the Caterpillar dreaming stories of Alice Springs. It will also be home to a second Knowledge program site on the central lawns including creative workshops, film and music.
Parrtjima curator Rhoda Roberts said: "I am beyond excited to see the growth of Parrtjima through the Knowledge Program. Particularly, to hear the language and the stories of the local custodians, witness the exchange of dance and to have the group Electric Fields, who are simply magnetic. It's unexpected to hear the adaptation of language into Electronica music – they bring a new genre that I know so many of our audiences will be wowed by.
"This year's Knowledge Program is the biggest yet, and to be able to work with so many inspirational artists and performers to share the language and stories and witness the exchange of artmaking and culture is a real pleasure," said Roberts.
The public program will feature a range of themes across the two event precincts of Alice Springs Desert Park and Todd Mall including:
Take part in eight up-close and personal 'Talks and Ideas' sessions at this year's festival. Join in one of our immersive panel sessions to discuss Custodial Knowledge and the 21st Century with Benedict Stevens and Mervyn Rubuntja or the Women of Alice with Lorena Walker. Meet the artists to hear more about their works, their influences and the stories behind them. Featured artists include Ruth Fatt from Ninuku Arts, Ursula Marks and Myra Patrick Herbert from Warnayaka Arts, Susie Lane and Keturah Zimran from Ikuntji Artists, Evelyn Young, June Smith and Stacey Davis from Keringke Artists and local Arrente artists Rachel Wallace whose works feature in Grounded Space talks with her father Mr. 'Coco' Wallace.
Experience Parrtjima in a new light, with an amazing backdrop of musicals sounds. Genre-defying musical duo, Electric Fields, will perform on the opening weekend, offerings visitors the privilege of experiencing the breathtaking beauty and power they bring to the stage. Local musician and member of the Parrtjima Festival Reference Group, Warren H. Williams will take to stage for the second weekend with an acoustic performance. They will be joined by local singer and songwriter Johanna Campbell, local hip-hop duo Karnage N Darknis and Eastern Reggae Band. For the chance to discover the next big music act, an unplugged session will also give local unsigned artists the opportunity to showcase their talents.
Gathering Space is an installation that tells the stories of Central Australian artists through light, multimedia and repurposed materials. Featuring a concentric circle of doors, visitors are invited to step inside to a gathering space activated by old television monitors, each showcasing stories from the artists. As part of the Knowledge Program, visitors will also get the opportunity to deepen their understanding and meet and share these stories in person with Barkly Artists Susannah Nelson and Lindy Brody and local Arrente artist Patricia Ansell Dodds.
Sit back and expand your horizons with film screenings each night of the festival. Drawing from a combination of local and national filmmakers, the festival cinema at the Todd Mall precinct will screen films every night across the Parrtjima calendar.
Unlock the original Australian knowledge systems through the medium of song and dance with the Tinkerbee Dancers, guided by Kumalie (Rosalie) Riley, an Arrente woman from Alice Springs.
Sit down and meet the makers of Parrtjima including, Parrtjima's curator Rhoda Roberts AO, Project Director for Parrtjima, AGB Events and Parrtjima's Lighting Designer Richard Neville.
Festival curator Rhoda Roberts worked closely with Aboriginal artists and art centres from across the desert region to develop the Knowledge and Creative Program, with endorsement from the Parrtjima Festival Reference Group and ongoing consultation with a wider network of respected Arrernte persons.
The light installation at the Todd Mall precinct was requested by Arrernte people guiding and advising the festival to help show that Arrernte are still the first people of this place and that people have always come from many directions to gather here and connect.
Parrtjima (pronounced Par-CHee-ma) comes from the Arrernte group of languages, which has many dialects and ways of spelling words. In Central and Eastern Arrernte, 'pwarrtyeme' means 'to shine'. The spelling of the event's name was chosen by the Arrernte group advising the festival in its first year. It suggests shedding both light and understanding on a subject.
The festival runs from 28 September – 7 October 2018, and entry is free from 6.30pm – 10.30pm each night. The full festival program is available at parrtjimaaustralia.com.au


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text: Curry Architects redesigned the Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company's station on Sudbrook Avenue in Pikesville. This Company is the second oldest in Baltimore County founded in 1897. They have been at their current location since the early 1960s and the space had grown to accommodate the growing fleet of equipment, but much of the facility was outdated for the current Company's internal needs. A full $1.6 million redesign of over 12,000 SF space was able to gain a new training room for community events, more private sleeping quarters, private bathrooms, laundry facilities, a TV lounge, fitness room, large kitchen and dining room, and even a museum to showcase the Company's important history in the community. The new station was rededicated on June 10, 2018 and you can see and read more about it in The Baltimore Sun and on WMAR Channel 2 News.


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At some stage in our lives, most of us will have some contact with the justice and court system. You might find the idea of going to court daunting, but there are plenty of resources, and many people whose job it is to help.
To find out more…
Community Law NZ - for all all sorts of free legal help, from easy-to-read information, to community workshops, to one-on-one legal help.
A guide to justice-sector terminology
Presenter: Karishma Mohan
Special thanks to the Ministry of Justice, Auckland District Courts and Victoria Manning for their advice and help making this video.
The Toolbox project was made in association with Deaf Aotearoa.
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Miracles happen every day, but some miracles are years in the making. Key Largo's David and Lindsey Lazcos had been trying to start a family for three years. The couple had looked into in vitro fertilization and even started down the adoption route when something miraculous happened: Lindsey got pregnant with the couple's first child, a boy. A Coral Shores graduate, United States Navy veteran, and senior nuclear power operator at Turkey Point Nuclear Station, David Lazcos is anxiously waiting to add "daddy" to the list of his titles. The littlest Lazcos is expected to arrive on Nov. 8.
How did you find out you were going to be a new dad? Lindsey surprised me with a box when I got home from work one day. Enclosed was a custom onesie, card that read "Hi Daddy" and the positive pregnancy test. I was overwhelmed with tears of joy as I read the "Hi Daddy!" I actually asked her to take a few more tests to be sure!
You're remodeling your home and creating the "nest." What's new? We began to put together Brody's nursery and removed the pea-rock from the yard, replacing it with grass so he'll have plenty of room to play.
Clever gender reveals have become a fun way to find out. How'd you do yours? We had the doctor write down the results and place it in an envelope which we gave to a friend. Lindsey had to hold the envelope, because she knew I would try and peek. We invited close friends and family over and had both of our parents stand beside us. They each had a smoke and confetti cannon, we did a countdown and they all shot them off at the same time. It was a really cool experience, since only one person there knew the gender — it was a surprise to all!
Did you read the baby books? Hahaha, no. Have read several online forums and quick daddy-to-be guides!
What's the most nerve racking part of being a new dad? I just hope to be able to give Brody the opportunity to achieve whatever he may want out of life! Everything else will buff out.
What fatherly advice are you taking from your dad? Well, if you ask anyone in the family, they say that I am a mini-version of him. So I plan to always have my family as my number one priority, as he has.
How did you and your wife meet? I met Lindsey while we were deployed with the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Gettysburg in the Gulf of Aden conducting counter-piracy in 2009. We both served six years and have spent a lot of life together around the water. The ocean has been a big part of our life and is very important to us.
You say the ocean is important to both of you. What type of Keys Kid upbringing do you envision for Brody? He will be out on the water as early as the doctor gives me the "thumbs up" for him to go on the boat. I see him spending the majority of his childhood in board shorts, flip flops and on boats.
You've really stepped up around the house and in planning and prepping for the baby. Since the day Linds told me she was pregnant, it's been all about keeping mamma happy. I would say I'm getting husband of the year award. I have been keeping up with all the chores around the house so she can be comfortable.
You are raising your son in a home with a mix of cultures from the Keys, Cuba and Texas. What are you going to teach your son about his roots? We definitely plan to have him grow up bilingual. So with the help of my family, we hope to have him fluent with Spanish and English. Lindsey, she really just wants him to be a Dallas Cowboys fan. That's something he will decide on his own.
What plans are the grandparents already making? Both sets of grandparents have their fifth wheel trailers ready to go. I anticipate that Brody will travel the U.S. more than his parents have.
Baby's first words? Going to be Daddy for sure.
What are you looking forward to doing with Brody that you and your father still do? Guys' days! A day with my son by my side is a dream come true. I grew up at my father's hip and as I have developed into a man and starting a family, I want nothing more than to have my little guy look up to me as I did to my father.
Finish the sentence.
As a father, I promise to … provide, nurture, guide, grow and love my son forever.


text: Eat and Drink Dessert Goals makes sweet return to New York City in October Sweet enthusiasts should look out for Petee's Pie's new Slice Cream and cake pop bouquets. Dessert Goals is back with all the city's best sweets, from Petee's Pie Co. and WOOPS! bakery. Photo Credit: Christine Han By Shaye Weaver email@example.com Updated September 11, 2018 1:00 PM Print Share fbShare Tweet Email Call your dentist and make an appointment — the Dessert Goals festival is coming back in October and you'll want to try everything. Tickets for the massively popular event, which usually sell out pretty quickly, on Oct. 13-14 and 20-21, are on sale for $17 for a 1 1/2 hour time slot that'll give you access to desserts you can purchase and free drinks and snacks. For those who want more time and sweets, Extra Sugar Rush tickets can be bought for $35, which allows for a two-hour visit and a limited edition deluxe tote bag filled with goodies. In addition to the vendors, including People's Pops, Stuffed Ice Cream, Smoothme, WOOPS!, Baked in Color, 2 Dough Boyz, Marino's, Rebecca's Cake Pops, Petee's Pie Co. and Too Cool Chix, there will be a lot of exclusive activities to take part in. A savory Salt Bar will be there to cleanse your palate between the sweets, and there will be an Instagram Garden filled with custom backdrops to get that selfie that'll make everyone jealous. As for special treats, look out for Petee's Pie's new "Slice Cream," a slice of pie mashed with four (FOUR!) scoops of its homemade vanilla ice cream. Rebecca's Cake Pops will have cake pop bouquets, which are cake pops in a pink-chocolate dipped ice cream cone. Organizers say they sell out at every festival. And for those who like popsicles, People's Pops are debuting dipping sauces for their popsicles. Curators Miraya Berke and Liang Shi aim to make each Dessert Goals feel new every time. "We do that not only with our vendor lineup, but also with the collaborations we take on, activities at the fest, the photo opps and decor, and even the desserts you're familiar with — many of our vendors test out new desserts or create festival exclusives for us," they said in a statement. Purchase your tickets at eventbrite.com. By Shaye Weaver firstname.lastname@example.com Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comments We're revamping our Comments section. Learn more and share your input.


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We are back! Jack and I had a great, albeit very fast paced, time!
Last weekend was homecoming at Brookhaven High, and Ansley is the mascot. So of course on Friday night, we had to go see her as "Peppy the Panther." Jack wasn't really sure what to think of her in her outfit.
This is Precious. She was Katy's little sister through Boys and Girls club way back in 2001, and we have loved her ever since! When Katy when away to college, Mom became her "Big Sis." Precious just started college this year, and we are all really proud of her!
Friday night we drove up to Oxford, getting in very late! But we hit the grove on Saturday about lunch time. Here is Jack sporting his grove attire. He looked adorable--I love a cute pair of jon jons on baby boys!
Blaise's favorite way to hold Baby Jack. Jack loves his "Bubby."
This guy is hilarious. Jack is definitely not so sure about taking a picture with him. But when else would he have a picture with a real live "Colonel Reb?"
Jack with one of his other uncles, Hunter (Bech's little brother). I love this picture--it's so sweet. About 5 minutes after this picture, Jack fell asleep in Hunter's arms. It had been a long day!
Sunday morning, we headed over for a quick visit with Jack's fourth great grandparent (and his last one to meet)--Grandma Jean. Um, pretty sure Jack looks huge in this picture. Actually, he is pretty huge.
We had a wonderful time! Traveling by myself with a baby was not great but not awful. On the way to Mississippi, I had to get rerouted. I was supposed to be on 2 flights, getting into New Orleans at 9:30. Instead, I had 3 flights and got into Jackson at midnight...not fun!
And I was surprised at the lack of people in Burlington that offered to help. When I went through security at the airport, people just watched me struggle with all of the stroller equipment, the diaper bag, and a baby. But when I was in the New Orleans airport on my way back, everyone and their brother offered to help--I love the South!
Finally, a picture of Jack and me. I have been told by so many women that they wished they had more pictures of themselves with their children. I hate having pictures of myself and feel like I look like a hot mess most days, but I know I will want pictures with Jack someday. So here we are cuddling at my parents house---I love that boy!


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Stratford Town Centre Food Festival
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September 2019
Stratford Town Centre Food Festival is one of the highlights of the Stratforward events calendar, showcasing Stratford-upon-Avon as a premier food and drink destination. Application details and forms to have a festival stall are available here.
Local and regional food is a highlight of the festival. Featuring a bustling food producers market with over 120 stalls spread throughout our historic streets. It showcases a mouthwatering selection of food and drinks with free demonstrations and hands-on workshops from the best of Stratford's culinary talent.
Discover an array of independent eateries and watering holes throughout the town centre by participating in one of the popular Taste and Ale Trails. Information on how to get tickets will be released nearer the time.
See last year's brochure below to inspire you to come to the next Stratford Food Fest on September 21st and 22nd 2019.
Watch this short video of a previous food festival to give you a flavour of what to expect.


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China Slams Trump Administration's Escalation Of Tariffs
BEIJING (WCBS 880/CBS News/AP) -- China on Wednesday slammed the latest U.S. tariff threat as a "totally unacceptable" escalation of their trade battle and vowed to protect its "core interests."
The Commerce Ministry gave no details of possible retaliation but Beijing earlier threatened "comprehensive measures." That prompted fears it might go beyond matching Washington's duty increases by disrupting operations for U.S. companies in China.
The spiraling conflict over U.S. complaints about Chinese technology policy has prompted warnings it might chill global economic growth.
Washington accuses Beijing of stealing or pressuring companies to hand over technology and worries plans for state-led development of Chinese champions in robots and other fields might erode American industrial leadership.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Trade Representative's office announced a $200 billion list of Chinese goods for possible 10 percent tariffs including fish sticks, apples, and burglar alarms. It said that was in response to Beijing's failure to change its policies and to retaliate for last week's U.S. tariff hike by increasing its own duties on American goods.
"It is totally unacceptable for American side to publish a tariff list in a way that is accelerating and escalating," the Commerce Ministry said in a statement Wednesday. "To protect the core interests of the nation and its people, the Chinese government will be forced to impose necessary countermeasures."
China said it was "shocked" and would complain to the World Trade Organization, according to the Reuters news service.
Tuesday's USTR announcement of a possible second round of tariffs came four days after Washington added 25 percent duties on $34 billion of Chinese goods including medical equipment, electronics and factory machinery, and Beijing responded by increasing its own taxes on the same amount of American imports including soybeans and orange juice.
Speaking to WCBS 880's Steve Scott and Kevin Rincon Wednesday, Bloomberg reporter Andrew Mayeda said China could not match the $200 billion figure if it sought to retaliate.
"China actually can't match that, so the U.S. has already implemented $34 (billion). If they go ahead and implement this $200 (billion), China can't match it, because the U.S. editactually doesn't export that much to China. But there are other ways that Beijing can respond, right?" Mayeda said. "They can hold up licensing approvals. There are other levers that they could pull to cause pain for American companies."
China's heavily-regulated economy gives Beijing tools to disrupt operations for American automakers, restaurant chains and other companies that are looking to China to drive revenue growth. Regulators can deny or cancel licenses or tie up companies by launching tax, environmental or anti-monopoly investigations.
The USTR said the latest action was in response to Beijing's failure to change its policies and its retaliatory duties. President Donald Trump has threatened higher tariffs on more than $500 billion of goods, or nearly all of China's annual exports to the United States.
The USTR will accept public comments and hold hearings Aug. 20-23 before reaching a decision after Aug. 31, according to a senior U.S. official who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity.
The first U.S. tariff list focused on Chinese industrial products to help cushion the impact on American consumers. The latest list hits items that U.S. households buy, including electric lamps, apple juice and fish sticks.
Beijing's lopsided trade balance with the United States means it will quickly run out of imports for retaliation. China imported U.S. goods worth $130 billion last year and Friday's tariff hike hit $34 billion of that, with another $16 billion cited for a possible increase.
Companies are watching U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm Inc., which has waited for months for Chinese regulators to decide whether to allow its proposed $44 billion acquisition of NXP Semiconductors. All other major governments have approved the deal.
The economic impact of the conflict already is spreading.
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China said this week its member companies are rearranging their trade shipments to ensure any bound for the United States don't pass through China.
Members of Congress are increasingly questioning Trump's aggressive trade policies, warning that tariffs on imports raise prices for consumers and expose U.S. farmers and manufacturers to retaliation abroad.
"Tonight's announcement appears reckless and is not a targeted approach," said Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch in a statement.
Investors had been taking the trade war in stride but Tuesday's announcement appeared to dent that optimism.
On Wednesday, Japan's stock market benchmark fell 1.2 percent while Hong Kong's main index lost 1.7 percent and the Shanghai Composite index dropped 2.1 percent.
The conflict is "far from over," Hannah Anderson of JP Morgan Asset Management warned in a report, "and the impact will be global."
(© 2018 WCBS 880. CBS News and The Associated Press contributed to this report.)


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As much as we'd love to do a sky-high triple chocolate dessert for our run-up-to Thanksgiving theme we are sticking to our "Eat Your Rainbow Veggie Challenge". On a recent informal Facebook survey, I was surprised at how many people counted Corn Pudding or Casserole as their favorite Thanksgiving side. This was great news because we never have a family event with a turkey or a ham without some version of this casserole. It's nice and rich, but doesn't have sugar or biscuit mix in it as many corn puddings do. We used four extra-large eggs, but I think you could use five if you like it 'eggier'. We are eating our rainbows, but yellow is a great color too.
Don't forget to leave a comment at the end to have your name in the hat for the contest to win this platter! Every time you comment on one of our "Eat Your Rainbow Challenge"posts, you get another chance.
We were thrilled with all the comments with our first challenge post and we look forward to your reactions to our second.
4 tablespoons butter, plus two teaspoons for the green onions
4 tablespoons flour
4 extra large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
2 small cans of corn 'niblets', drained with liquid saved. Of course, in the summer when corn is fresh, you could produce tasty dish with delicious fresh corn. Never mind. This IS November and the fresh corn is history. Of course, you might have been smart enough to freeze some ahead of the game.
Whipping cream (1 1/2 cups approximately) You can also use milk, if cream is an issue
plus liquid from corn
plus liquid from corn
5 small (or three medium) green onions sliced, white and green
3 tablespoons or so fresh parsley or ready to use parsley from a tube
1 small can mild green chilies, drained
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: a few chives for garnish. Bits of red pepper would be nice too.
Sauté the green onions in butter until soft. Add the parsley.
Melt the butter and add the flour. Stir for two minutes over medium heat. It will foam up nicely. Try not to let it brown, although the world won't end if it does. Add the whipping cream plus the corn liquid (about two cups in total) and bring to a boil, stirring, until it thickens.This is just your standard cream sauce base, with a little whipping cream to up your game. It will still be very good with milk.
Add the beaten eggs, the green onions and drained chilies. Transfer into buttered baking dish. Decorate with a few chives or whatever you like.
Bake for about 30 minutes at 375, or until top is golden brown and set.
Bake for about 30 minutes at 375, or until top is golden brown and set.
Here's the grand prize again: a beautiful leaf serving dish, for your own veggies. Any color of the rainbow will look beautiful served on it! Can you just imagine how they will pop?
Hope to hear from you. Bring your tips. Or make a joke. Or just say hi.
The veggie loving duo known as Victoria Abbott is a collaboration between Mary Jane Maffini and her artist daughter, Victoria Maffini.
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Celebrating Christmas at Disneyland
These are a few of the top questions answered about celebrating Christmas at Disneyland:
Read my post on TravelingMom, 11 Tips for Navigating Holiday Crowds at Disneyland. You'll learn lots of holiday hacks on having the best visit despite the extra crowds.
What Dates is Disneyland Decorated for Christmas? – The holiday season at Disneyland runs from November 9, 2018 until January 6, 2019.
When is the Best Time to Visit Disneyland During the Holidays? – Guests can get the best of both worlds – holiday decor and entertainment with lighter crowds. You just need to know when to visit! After November 9th, aim to visit mid-week, avoiding the weekends and Veteran's Day holiday. Some of the holiday decor will still be going up early in the month. So you won't have the full holiday effect but crowds won't be as heavy earlier in the season. Avoid the days leading up to Thanksgiving and through that weekend. Early December mid-week is great crowd-wise but weekends will always be busy. The week leading up to Christmas and all the way through New Years Eve will have very heavy crowds. Once kids return to school you might have a few days in January to enjoy the seasonal offerings before they disappear.
READ MORE: Long lines will abound everywhere so be prepared with these 12 Things to Do Waiting in Line at Disney.
Answers to More Christmas at Disneyland Questions
Does Disneyland Have Mickey Very Merry Christmas Party? – Nope. But they make up for that by offering a ton of seasonal offerings that are included with regular day's park admission (including Festival of Holidays, keep reading for the details!).
Where Can I Get a Disneyland Candy Cane? – You may have heard that Disneyland sells amazing hand-pulled candy canes. However if your Disneyland Christmas time is brief, I highly recommend against using up precious park time standing in line to try your chance at buying one. They are available at The Candy Palace on Main Street at Disneyland & Trolley Treats on Buena Vista Street at California Adventure and if you want more details on the dates, see this post on Disneyland Daily.
Practical Pre-Vacation Christmas at Disneyland Advice
Planning a visit to Disneyland during the holiday season requires a certain amount of preparation that you might not need other times of the year. Normally we can just "wing it" at Disneyland but during the holidays you'll definitely need to plan a bit more in regards to full-service dining, FastPasses and viewing shows.
READ MORE – Holidays at Disneyland – Visiting Tips For Busy Days
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Can't Miss Resort Decor Celebrating Christmas at Disneyland
My most favorite part of visiting the Disneyland Resort during Christmas is seeing the detailed decorations that cover every corner! Even the resort hotels have special decor that's worth checking out. Santa does meet n' greet guests inside each of the hotel lobby's (and you don't have to be a resort guest to visit). Check with the hotel on days and times for Santa's visit. If you're visiting the Disneyland Hotel stop inside each of the separate towers as each one has a different themed tree in the lobby.
Inside Disney's Grand California Hotel & Spa, the lobby is totally decked out for the holidays. You'll be in awe of the larger-than-life gingerbread house replica of the hotel! It smells absolutely heavenly in here. There are also special treats for purchase.
As you walk from your Disneyland resort hotel through the Downtown Disney District, there are even more holiday decorations to get you in the mood. Pop inside the World of Disney shop here too and see the large holiday section of merchandise.
Festive Holiday Treats for Maximum Holiday Cheer
If you have a sweet tooth (like me!), you'll love to see and taste all of the delicious treats available to help you celebrate Christmas at Disneyland! There is a churro to please everyone including Sugarplum Candy, Gingersnap and Churro Bites with eggnog gelato and caramel sauce. Around the parks you'll find Candy Cane Beignets at the Mint Julep Bar, Cinnamon Caramel Corn at the outdoor carts, and a Minnie Wreath Doughnut filled with chocolate peppermint ganache.
READ MORE: 75 Disneyland Holiday Desserts to Try this Christmas from my friend Jessica at The Happiest Blog on Earth
Even if sweets aren't your thing, there are plenty of savory options available as well. Try a Philly Cheese Steak Hot Dog, Chile Relleno, Pozole, or an Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich. Grown ups can also enjoy a Spiced rum hot apple cider, Red Sangria or another celebratory seasonal adult beverage (alcohol only sold inside Disney California Adventure). These limited-time holiday offerings are available around the parks at select dining locations. And of course there are LOTS of fantastic foods to try at the Festival of Holidays marketplace kiosks. Some quick service locations offer Mobile Ordering (read more on this later).
Celebrating Christmas at Disneyland Park with More Festive Decor
Start off the day at Disneyland Park by posing in front of the huge Christmas tree in the Main Street U.S.A. square. There's usually a long line for photos with PhotoPass photographers but pay close attention. There are often several lines formed and more than a few photographers posted here so you can get that cherished holiday family photo in front of the Disneyland Christmas tree. We were there on a very busy holiday morning and only waited about 5 minutes. You'll also find one or two PhotoPass photographers in front of Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle though this line tends to move more slowly, especially at night when the Castle is lit.
Each Land has its own holiday themed decor, from rustic in Frontierland to tropical in Adventureland. Even Toontown gets an appropriate holiday splash of color that's bright and festive, with lots of large ornaments and over-sized bows! Check the Disneyland app to find out where PhotoPass photographers are stationed so you can capture the perfect holiday photo with your family.
What to Wear for Celebrating Christmas at Disneyland!
If you aren't familiar with SoCal winter, you may either be over or under dressed. First off, I highly recommend checking the forecasted temperatures before packing shorts or sweaters. Our weather this time of year is very unpredictable – It could be rainy or it could be 90 degrees. We may have frost or there might be a hot and windy Santa Ana! Seriously, this is what I'm recommending: Dress in layers and bring a little bit of everything. It's often chilly enough for a hoodie in the mornings, warm in the afternoons and then cool again after nightfall.
Fortunately if you didn't pack for the current temps, there are plenty of souvenir outfits to choose from inside the parks! Everyone is encouraged to dress in their seasonal best for all the holiday photo ops. Disneyland makes it easy to find something that will dress you head to toe for the holiday. You'll find hats, Minnie Ears, tees, sweaters, and leggings and joggers. There's always plenty of seasonal and limited edition jewelry, light-up necklaces and holiday trading pins too.
"it's a small world!" Holiday
"It's a small world" is my favorite ride at the Disneyland park. I simply adore the message, the sweet retro decor and yes, even the song. If you usually skip this attraction, be sure to grab that FASTPASS early in the day for this seasonal offering. FASTPASS for "it's a small world" is still fairly new and the stand-by line could be upwards of 45-minutes otherwise.
Be sure to check out the facade of the ride near nightfall. We were standing in line last year when the attraction was lit and the gasp from the surrounding crowd was awesome. Then, every 30 minutes throughout the night, a music and light projection show happens on the facade with holiday images.
Inside the attraction, you'll witness a most amazing holiday makeover with songs of the season blending with the traditional song. It's an entirely new look that celebrates the holidays in each country represented.
Holiday Shopping – Souvenirs to Deck Your Halls
Do your holiday shopping inside the Disneyland parks and you're sure to come home with gifts for everyone on your list! If you know you're going to be buying ALL the goodies, I recommend purchasing Disney gift cards at Target with your Red Card to take advantage of the 5% discount. Every cent counts, right?
There are fun souvenir items with a seasonal theme at all price points both inside and outside the parks. A good place to start is by shopping on an off-day in the World of Disney store at Downtown Disney. They have lots of wonderful souvenirs available here. If you're shopping in the parks and staying at a hotel of the Disneyland Resort, you can also have packages delivered back to your hotel so you don't have to tote them around the parks all day.
Disney California Adventure Park Christmas Whimsical Decorations
At Disney California Adventure Park, the buildings around Buena Vista Street are decorated with 1920s-approprate garland and vintage-style ornaments. There is a Christmas tree here as well and the lines are considerably shorter than at Disneyland park. There are retro toys under the tree including a train.
Cars Land is amazing during the holidays with auto filter garlands, white-wall tire wreaths and a Christmas tree decked out in shiny hubcaps! Be sure have your picture taken with the "snowcar" complete with top hat and pylon nose! Be sure to return after dark to see how the neon glows against these whimsical decorations.
Festival of Holidays Food & Entertainment Galore
Festival of Holidays offers flavors of the season at a variety of kiosks in the Park. Entry to Festival of Holidays is included in your park ticket and takes place inside Disney California Adventure park. Request a "Tasting Passport". This little booklet includes a map with details on all the food and drinks available for purchase during the Festival. If you have specific dining issues (milk or gluten insensitive, vegetarian or vegan) see the key next to each item or refer to the index in the back of the booklet.
Dining options range from sweet to savory and there are beverages both alcoholic and non. I was able to sample several of the options during the Festival of Holidays. The Turkey & Stuffing Tamale with Cranberry Relish at the Merry Mashups kiosk was delicious and flavorful. Grandma's Recipes kiosk offered the Beef Pot Roast on a Potato Roll with Horseradish Cream, which was amazing! For dessert, the Milk Chocolate Candy Cane Pot de Creme (at Winter Sliderland) and the "Hot Cocoa" Marshmallow Macaron (Merry Mashups) were both rich and large enough for sharing.
We found the lines to be reasonable mid-day and very crowded in the evening. Get your fill of these appetizer-sized dishes during lunch to maximize your time. Some of the beverages are available in a souvenir tumbler for just a few dollars more. This is a great option if you want a memento of your time celebrating at Festival of Holidays! I chose to get the Warm Peppermint Chocolate Float and it was delish. Consider purchasing the Sip & Savor Pass if you want to make a day of tasting 8 food or non-alcoholic beverage items. You do not have to use the entire pass in one day.
After you've grabbed a few snacks from the Festival kiosks, grab a seat at one of the many stage locations to enjoy some of the live entertainment. We had the chance to watch the energetic Blue13 Dance Company. There's more entertainment taking place at several stages around the marketplace including outside Paradise Garden Grill.
!Viva Navidad! Street Party is a Holiday Can't Miss Celebration
Several times a day The Three Caballeros (Donald Duck, Panchito and José Carioca) host a dance party and Latin celebration. I've seen this show several times and have a few recommendations for best viewing with kids. Show up about 20 minutes early and stand in the area between the Silly Symphony Swings and Jumpin' Jellyfish. This will put you front and center of the action and give you the best view of the characters. Mickey and Minnie are here too and their entrance amid the large puppets, dancers, drummers and flags is highly impressive!
I'd suggest watching during the day time hours when it's still light enough to see clearly. It will start getting dark around 5 pm. The section in the middle is much better lit if you do watch during the evening hours.
Celebrating Christmas at Disneyland with More Seasonal Rides & Attractions
There are several rides around the Disneyland resort that get a holiday make-over. Besides "it's a small world Holiday", you should also grab a FASTPASS for Haunted Mansion Holiday which receives new effects every year! It's a holiday season can't-miss and you should get that FASTPASS early in the day. Be sure to look for the gingerbread design inside the ballroom scene. It changes every year (and you can smell the gingerbread!).
Over at Disney California Adventure park drive over to Cars Land for two additional rides that have received a seasonal overlay. Luigi's Joy to the Whirl and Mater's Jingle Jamboree have festive decorations and Christmas music playing during the ride.
Send Your Holiday Presents & Gifts Ahead of Your Trip
If you're planning on spending your Christmas at the Happiest Place on Earth, you may be considering bring gifts with you. Save space in your luggage by having presents sent ahead to your hotel. Pre-order presents on Amazon and have them sent to you so they're waiting at the hotel! Just make sure the address includes the word "Guest" on the front and the date of your arrival at the resort hotel. You'll be able to pick up your boxes at mail services upon arrival (a fee will be incurred for this).
If you have family that will be at Disneyland and you want to send them a special something, contact Disney Floral & Gifts to order stockings stuffed with Disney goodies, delicious treats, or even a full "in-room celebration" with a bounty of gifts and delights. It's a great way to show the kids that Santa didn't forget them, even when they're away from home!
Celebrating Christmas at Disneyland Seasonal Entertainment & Shows
The ever popular "A Christmas Fantasy" parade takes place at Disneyland, with 100+ performers in the parade including Mickey, Minnie and a special guest from the North Pole…Santa Claus! I love parades as the perfect way for my kids to see all their favorite characters without the massive meet n' greet lines. You'll be able to wave at Pixar friends like Buzz & Woody, blow kisses to Anna & Elsa from Frozen and spy Pluto & Goofy building their gingerbread house.
Stay in the parks until dark and be rewarded with entertainment that lights up the night! Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle has a magical lighting ceremony twice nightly. Believe…In Holiday Magic, the fireworks spectacular will includes tons of twinkling lights illuminating Sleeping Beauty Castle, projections down Main Street USA and a magical snowfall as well! Snow falls in several locations at Disneyland and California Adventure. We were able to catch the flakes coming down near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail.
Ways to Maximize Your Time and Money at Disneyland for Christmas
Even when it's busy during the holiday season, you can still maximize your time and money spent during your Disneyland Christmas vacation. MaxPass is an absolute must when it comes to making the most of your time. My friend Leslie at Trips with Tykes perfectly explains how MaxPass works and why everyone should plan to use this at least one day during the busy holiday season at Disneyland.
Another time saver is the use of Mobile Ordering at select quick service and snack locations throughout both parks. I personally have used Mobile Ordering several times and the time savings is amazing. You'll use the Disneyland app on your phone to place your order. The app stores your credit card information (unfortunately gift card use is not available at this time). Simply punch in what you want from the location of your choice & when you arrive, press the "Start My Order" button. Within a few minutes your order will be ready for pick up (just look for the Mobile Order Pick-Up sign). No need to stand in line or mess around at the register, you're food is ready. I was able to order my soup bread bowl at Pacific Wharf Cafe, click the button and when I walked inside they were already spooning the soup into the bowl!
Meeting Santa and Other Characters
Greet the characters dressed up in their holiday finest on Main Street U.S.A. We always make a point to take pictures with our favorites first thing in the morning because this is a very popular feature during the holidays.
Meeting Santa is a magical part of Christmas and no more so than at Disneyland! This year Santa Claus will be meeting children at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail at Disney California Adventure Park and in Critter Country at Disneyland Park. My son even had the opportunity to sign Santa's "Nice List" guest book!
READ MORE: Tips for Holiday Characters and Where to Find Santa at Disneyland
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Is there a magic portal to help you save time (or at least some good time-saving tips?) Are you sleeping with the enemy known as your phone? Are accountants the next to be replaced by robots? These answers and more this week in Community Association Management!
As an educated member of the Community Association Management industry, you already know how crucial it is to stay informed and up-to-date on the latest news, trends and happenings within the industry. Each week, we bring together our favorite reads of the week and share them with you! Enjoy the CAM Mash Up and please share it too!
"You may find yourself asking, "How do other managers handle all this and still get a little sleep every night?" The answer is both simple and complicated. Sadly there is no magic portal that gives you extra time every day. (Unless you know of a magic time portal, in which case, please share with the rest of us!) What we do have, is a series of time saving tips and efficiency tricks that add up to real time you can use every day. Let's dig in."
As a manager, of course you are expected to be on call in case of an emergency. But your definition of an emergency and others could be of drastic varying degrees. Tanoa Poirier hit the nail on the head with the article explaining why sleeping with your cell phone is equivalent to sleeping with the enemy.
I often wonder what daily life will look like in 20-30 years. Unrecognizable, I assume. At the rate in which technology is progressing, I'd imagine many common occupations will be taken over by robots in the near future. We are already seeing it happening! But what's the next profession to be affected? Accountants? It is certainly possible.
This may dispute everything we ever believed when it comes to creating the perfect work/life balance. "The researchers found that people with looser boundaries between home and work did experience more cognitive role transitions, but that they were also less depleted by them. Moreover, when people tried to keep work and home life separate, their cognitive role transitions were more likely to take more effort and thus hurt their performance."
Do you have 'helpful' community members meddling with your association's contractors? When vendors are working in your community, the meddler wants to direct the work or at least give an opinion about what's being done. It's awkward for your contractors and frustrating for you. Here are a few tips to curb this Meddler behavior.
"Like beauty, what constitutes an 'amenity'—particularly a 'luxury' amenity—may well be in the eye of the beholder. Young families may want indoor and outdoor play equipment, while professionals may appreciate a well-appointed gym, and seniors might gravitate towards card rooms and social halls. Making sure your building or association has enough of the right kind of insurance coverage for its amenities is a crucial part of your board/management team's job"
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Internet Safety For ChildrenMarch 4, 2013
No matter how young they are your little one will want to have access to the internet. Surfing the internet, playing games and socially connecting is no longer the way of the future, the future is here and now.
When I was young playing outside with my friends while my mother peaked through the window every now to make sure all was well. Back then that was the norm. A peek, a look, that was the extent of adult supervision. Today, in order to keep our children safe we must be outside with them, never letting them out of our sight. The same safety regulations apply to keeping your child safe in your own home on the internet. The internet brings all the fun of the outdoors indoors as well as all of the dangers.
So how do we keep our children safe? Is it even possible? 100% safe is pretty much impossible but doing the best we can is the issue at hand. Here are our top ten tips for keeping your child safe on the internet.
1) Keep your computer safe from hackers. Install the best anti virus software available and make sure all firewalls are up to date.
2) Get to know your child's friends. Today it is so easy to connect. Connect with the parents of your child, they may have some information on what the children do together when they are surfing the net when not at your house.
3) Talk to your kids about internet safety. Kids ( and even adults) always think "it won't happen to me" but it happens! Make sure they understand never, ever, to give out personal information such as address, phone number, name of their school or even names of their friends. Try to reinforce the knowledge that anyone can hide behind a fake name and identity. Let them watch television shows that investigate internet fraud on young people. The more information shown to them the better chance you have that something will stick and that some of the information will help to keep them safe.
4) One of the best ways to monitor your childs internet use is to keep the computer in a public area of your home. When my kids were younger we had the computer in the kitchen. Today with all the laptops, smart phones and ipads this may be a bit more difficult.
5) Learn, learn, learn! Our kids have much more knowledge of how things work on the great and vast internet highway. Read and understand privacy policies of popular sights that your kids go on in order to keep them safe.
6) Learn about parental control tools. These will offer you the ability to control the sights your child visits. Parental control falls in to approximately four categories: content filters which limit access to age appropriate content, usage controls which controls time limits and forbids certain types of usage, computer usage management tools which allow parents to enforce learning time into child computing time, monitoring which can track location and activity when using the devices.
7) Facebook safety is an important issue and every parent should make it a priority. As a parent you should always know your child's log in information. Making the child's profile private should always be a must. If a profile is private it cannot be viewed by a stranger.
8) Posting photos on facebook, or for that matter anywhere on the internet should be taken seriously. A photo can easily give away a location. If your child wants to post a photo make sure it is only a head shot so that no other information can be detected.
9) Talk to your kids about their online friends and make sure they are away never to accept a friend that they do not know personally.
10) Instill in your child never to open an email that comes from a suspicious source or never to click on a link in an email. Not only can they download hazardous viruses but the emails may contain pornographic pictures.
Lastly, keep the lines of communication open. Talk and above all listen to your child. In today's busy times it is very easy to forget to be involved in your child's life, get to know their friends and supervise their activities. Make sure they are aware that you care and love them unconditionally.
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A Homemade Holiday GiftDecember 13, 2012
Are you looking for a hostess gift that even the kids will love? Here is a simple, easy , colourful and tasty homemade holiday gift. Just follow these simple instructions, make one for your friends, family and even yourself!
You will need:
- 14 bags of lolly pops
- tin foil roll
- ribbon
- silver bucket
- oasis
- stones
- scissors
- glue
- polythene (not essential)
Take your Oasis and cut into a circular shape. You can buy Oasis online or pop to your local florist. Mine were very kind and gave me a rectangle piece big enough to make two trees.
Start to insert your lolly pops into the Oasis. It's best to start at the bottom and work up and around. Leaving the top until last. I found the best way to add the lollies was to complete one side and then move around to the next. Pack the lollies in as tight and close together as possible and leave around half of the stick showing.
Once you have completed the tree, gently pack in each side to make sure the circle looks even and to avoid any lollies falling out.
Take your cardboard tube and wrap in your chosen ribbon. Glue your ribbon to the tube at the bottom and simply wrap it around to the top. For an even more striking effect use a second coloured piece of ribbon and add that over the top of the first.
Take your decorated cardboard tube and insert it into the base of your treeSimple slot the tube in as you did with the lolly sticks. You can then decide how tall you want your tree
In order for your tree to stand you will need to weigh down your silver bucket. I am planning a wedding on a budget so I used the slate pebbles from my garden.
Place your tree into its pot and then place around the stones to make it secure.
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Halloween Safety TipsOctober 21, 2012
Halloween is a fun time for all the little ghosts and goblins but safety is the key to keeping it fun.
Here are a few useful tips to keep Halloween a sweet experience:
1. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
2. Children should wear clothing that can easily be seen at night. Retro- reflective materials are best.
3. Children should trick or treat in one well-known area and not wander into unknown neighborhoods.
4. All candy should be inspected by an adult to make sure that no one has tampered with it. If it looks suspicious, the police should be contacted.
5. Children should avoid stray animals.
6. Children should wear masks that do not interfere with vision. Better yet, they can avoid masks by wearing makeup.
7. Children should watch for moving vehicles when crossing streets.
8. Costumes should be short enough that the child will not trip.
9. Trick or treaters should dress appropriately for the weather and carry a flashlight.
10. For extra safety, organize a Halloween party for children in your neighborhood.
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Black Bean Soup
2 - 15 oz cans of seasoned black beans
(Andy's Test Kitchen loves Kuner's black beans with cumin and chili spices for this recipe, available at Andy's Market)
1- 15 oz can refried beans
2- 15 oz cans Mexican style stewed tomatoes
1- 11.5oz can of V-8 juice
1 cup of frozen corn
1/2-3/4 cup diced fresh cilantro
the juice of one lime
Serving Suggestions:
-Serve over brown rice
-Serve with chips
-Top with a dollop of sour cream
-Serve with a variety of toppings such as
green onions
shredded cheese
diced tomatoes
crushed chips
extra salsa
lime wedges to squeeze extra lime over soup
In soup pot combine beans, tomatoes, corn, V-8 juice and freshly squeezed lime juice. Cook on medium high heat until soup begins to bubble.
This soup was a great family friendly treat. If you cook with a mild Mexican stewed tomato it is even taste for the kiddos. We served this soup over rice and found that to be a great addition. Our favorite toppings were extra lime juice squeezed over the soup, sour cream, cheese and green onions. Some chips on the side were great for dipping also.


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Vegan or not vegan? There have been a number of celebrities recently claiming to 'eat vegan' or 'be vegan during the week', and this has sparked debate about the use of the term.
Personally, I go for the principle that everyone can enjoy vegan food, but only those following the lifestyle should describe themselves as vegans.
That said, these days I don't get as worked up as I used to when people use their own definitions or the 'wrong' words. I care passionately that those in the catering industry use the proper definitions when preparing any food which is then sold as vegan, but I have come to realise that people will deliberately or accidentally use the terms vegan, veggie etc inaccurately sometimes – thats human nature and many people are just learning about the vegan lifestyle.
A vegan future? I dream of a vegan future world and I truly believe that one day our future generations will learn in history classes that their ancestors (people we know today) actually ate animals… and they will be shocked.
Veganism is so much more than the food, it is about the use of animals in all forms including clothes, household products, medicine, animal testing, entertainment, sport, the list goes on…. it is quite frankly staggering how many common things around us either contain animal products or required them to be made.
Why focus on the vegan food? Food is central to veganism and beyond a doubt, it is the single biggest factor in veganism that makes the most impact to animals. Eating is something most of us do several times a day and therefore it is a constant reminder and opportunity for us to make a choice… a choice that matters… because every time we choose a vegan meal is a win for the animals and the planet.
Whilst I would love everyone to become vegan right now, I understand this isn't going to happen and my belief is that it is easier for many non-vegans to choose vegan meals say 2 or 3 times a week, than it would be for a third of non-vegans to convert fully.
Working on this 1/3 principle – imagine the world which IS possible today with
- a third less animals killed
- thats about 2.7 billion animals a year in the UK (Defra 2013 total 8.1 billion)
- a third less carbon footprint from animal farming
- a whole heap more vegan choices offered by restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, etc etc – because customer demand reaches unprecedented levels
That would be HUGE… a monumental shift… a turning point.
But with a relatively much lower impact on individuals, by simply choosing vegan options 2 or 3 times a week.
Why would people eat more vegan food? Not many people are attracted to change because someone simply tells them to, it is a process which we all go through during periods of change in our lives which have both push and pull factors.
There are a lot of pro-vegan arguments which could be 'push factors' for some non-vegans, but focus on the 'pull' factors:
- its easy
- its affordable
- its tasty
- there is SO much choice, the more you look – the more you will find!
- health benefits, many people claim improved health benefits when they ensure a balanced diet
- it's great for the animals, the environment and us all
- the list goes on!
So why does every vegan meal matter? Because it is a step in the right direction, a positive action, and all of these actions when done by enough people WILL make the critical shift that is surely coming, to create the vegan world of the future.
We can build on positivity and encouragement, as a strong foundation for sustainable change. Where hearts and minds work together to ensure people are empowered to make great choices, and where, hopefully, those choices are vegan!