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Combining data augmentation, EDAs and grammatical evolution for blood glucose forecasting
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The ideal solution for diabetes mellitus type 1 patients is the generalization of artificial pancreas systems. Artificial pancreas will control blood glucose levels of diabetics, improving their quality of live. At the core of the system, an algorithm will forecast future glucose levels as a function of food ingestion and insulin bolus sizes. In previous works several evolutionary computation techniques has been proposed as modeling or identification techniques in this area. One of the main obstacles that researchers have found for training the models is the lack of significant amounts of data. As in many other fields in medicine, the collection of data from real patients is not an easy task, since it is necessary to control the environmental and patient conditions. In this paper, we propose three evolutionary algorithms that generate synthetic glucose time series using real data from a patient. This way, the models can be trained with an augmented data set. The synthetic time series are used to train grammatical evolution models that work together in an ensemble. Experimental results show that, in a scarce data context, grammatical evolution models can get more accurate and robust predictions using data augmentation. In particular we reduce the number of potentially dangerous predictions to 0 for a 30 min horizon, 2.5% for 60 min, 3.6% on 90 min and 5.5% for 2 h. The Ensemble approach presented in this paper showed excellent performance when compared to not only a classical approach such as ARIMA, but also with other grammatical evolution approaches. We tested our techniques with data from real patients.
KeywordsGrammatical evolution Diabetes Time series forecasting Data augmentation
This research is supported by the Spanish Minister of Science and Innovation (TIN2014-54806-R). The authors would like to thank the staff in the Principe de Asturias Hospital at Alcala de Henares for their support and assistance with this project. Special thanks also go to Maria Aranzazu Aramendi Zurimendi and Remedios Martinez Rodriguez.
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The graphic artist, a dapper uptown New Yorker, is someone you might not have ever heard of. But he has designed a variety of things we see every day, reports CBS News Correspondent Thalia Assuras for CBS News Sunday Morning.
He not only designs magazines and their covers, but also the newsstands from which they are sold. He has designed a tailor shop (his father was a tailor), and he even spruced up a schoolyard fence.
And there are his posters and portraits of such cultural icons as Mick Jagger, Stevie Wonder, and Bob Dylan. He also has designed CD covers, and books your children use in school.
Every design that you do, says Glaser, is basically shaped by the nature of the audience. There is no other way to begin. If you don't understand what your audience knows, or what your audience's emphasis is, or what your audience could be motivated by, there is no other way to begin any design.
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From the past, the game begins and duck egg blue.
2. As an after thought, my character in the game purchased a donkey to carry his stuff. Sturdy Faith proved invaluable, and if there was any justice in the world, would have gained more experience points than any of us for kicking a skeleton to dust. The next episode will see my character intimidating Pete's half-orc druid into using his one healing spell to cure the wounds Faith sustained while fighting giant rats.
3. Coming home to find that Nick has painted the entire bathroom while I wasn't looking.
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Not wishing to be too geeky, but I believe Pete's druid has already used his first aid spell on Nick (who took a beating from the animated skeletons).ReplyDelete
But yes, Faith was certainly MVP for last night's game :-)
Thank you so much for bringing Katie round last night. She hasn't changed a bit and it was lovely to catch up, even if briefly, on events in the seven or eight years since I've last spoken to her!ReplyDelete
Nick sounds like a keeper!ReplyDelete
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Turning All Geek for a moment, I don't believe Pete has yet used his Goodberry spell (which can be used on donkey, under my interpretation of the rules) yet. Plus, should faithful Faith be eligible for House Rule 6, Second Wind? I'll let Flea decide that.ReplyDelete
That would only work if she is travelling via Tooting Bec and Parsons Green outside peak hours.ReplyDelete
While running the risk of turning 3BT as 'geeky' as HeroPress, I have to say I had forgotten about the Goodberry spell and, in fact, I would rule that Pete's druid would probably heal the donkey (as creature of nature) ahead of other injured party members.ReplyDelete
'Second wind' rule only applies to heroic player-characters who gained the 'hit point' bonus at first level. This is to reinforce the idea that hit points don't just represent cuts and bruises, but fatigue as well.
Boy, I never thought I'd be having a Dungeons & Dragons debate on 3BT!
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Spies TOOK DOWN Flynn. POLITICAL ASSASSINATION
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2-14-2017 (2000) General Flynn resigns because it was the right thing to do, refreshing to have adults in charge again. The hypocritical leftist democrats grasping at an empty quiver. But it will never overshadow his service to our Republic. Akin to Nixon resignation ~Michael Slavin Sr. ~ReplyDelete
My back-round and experience holds me in good stead to say the following;
1; Situation is akin to Nixon back before he had to resign in '74.
Meaning that there was (at this point in time) no crime/security protocol breached by said individual, but being less than truthful about the situation which includes full disclosure to your superior, I will reiterate with what we are privy to in real time, is the reason for both resignations being tendered.
2; There were democratic moles present during Nixon's presidency and today we find that as well. The only difference I see comparing this time to Nixon, is that Trump is ONLY in his 1st month of a first term where there exists more loose ends that the aforementioned "democratic socialist" moles are absolutely RABID to exploit.
The raw irony and UBER hypocrisy in this situation being manifested in how the democratic socialist are putting forth their best thespians (political wonks) in the forefront spewing forth their self-righteous indignation at the Trump administration.
The typical and expected Kabuki Theater being put on by the left serves to gin up their mindless base while plying their SOROS funded Cultural Marxist tools of UBER POLITICAL CORRECTNESS on steroids.
My only question; WHERE were these champions for truth and justice when the NObama administration, including hildabeast, were committing myriad crimes and in some cases bordering on treason or outright treason?
These grave transgressions, that were EXPONENTIALLY more serious, especially when placed in the context of the countries national security, yet CRICKETS from the left?
They continue to grab for arrows from an empty quiver. They have nothing and will sensationalize the most-minute details in their never-ending pursuit to put salve on their self-inflicted wound of a lost presidential election and more importantly, their loss of power and relevancy in our political system.
Those of us that are fortunate enough to both live in a place called reality and being blessed with common sense/experience, know that in the grand scheme of things this lies very, very low on the radar as far as scandals are concerned.
I respect the fact that Flynn tendered his resignation, putting country before self. Refreshing compared to the previous cloudy 8 years of NObama and company. Another example of having adults back in charge again.
I respected my brother in arms well before he retired from his honorable and distinguished military career.
I wish him and his family only the best and salute him in kind.
*Disclaimer, This is far too early to speculate and/or give an accurate opinion until we are all privy to the complete story. Keep in mind we may never know the entire story due to national security reasons.


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Ah today was finally Friday and I was so glad! To make things even better it was treat day and the basketball game! I took a wonderful nap today and was in the best mood after!!! Then I went to the game with all my friends and guess what I saw?! MULLETS!!!!! That's right! Can you believe it?! Insanity...anywho. It was the black out Bingham and that was pretty superb. It was such a close game the whole time. But then we list:( sad face.
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Hi,I had posted this on another hitman games forum, but figured this was a better place to post it. I had the game crash once on ps4. On the free form training I was disguised as the mechanic, I took down the waiter in the kitchen and switched clothes, hid his body in the freezer, walked out into the hall, where I was spotted by the target. I then run back into the kitchen and killed the target with a hand to hand takedown.
Before the guards come in I switched clothes back to the mechanic and left without being spotted though the guards were searching for the killer.
As I left the boat and went to the car a woman come up to me. This was when the game crashed. I have played it since and it has been fine however, so it could just a one off issue.


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Pictures of the West Bristol Arts Trail 2016
Heather has exhibited in Tavistock, Gloucester, Bristol and Gavray (France).
She is a regular contributor to Clifton Arts Club Summer exhibitions. In 2011 her picture, "Rachel's Class", was one of the Selectors' Choices. In 2013 her picture "Nothing to Wear" was voted joint favourite of the people's choice. She has also exhibited regularly at Southville Community Centre.
2015 DRAWN exhibition (RWA) – Saturday salon
2016 Autumn exhibition (RWA) – Winter evening
2017 DRAWN exhibition (RWA) – Elbow room
2017 Autumn exhibition (RWA) – Catch of the day
At the Embroiderers' Guild Exhibition in February 2015, Heather's "Granville" won the vote for the Chairman's Challenge "Out and About".
She has given talks on her work to the Women's Institute, the Bristol Quilters and the Enbroiderers' Guild.
She has been exhibiting at the West Bristol Arts Trail since its foundation in 2008. For details of this trail see www.westbristolarts.com
She will shortly be exhibiting at the Embroiderers' Guild biennial exhibition at Stoke Lodge on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd February 2019. For more detail please click here.
If you would like to visit her at home she would be glad to see you. Please email her.


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Miami Marlins
Derek Jeter has a new plan to move the Marlins home-run sculpture. It wouldn't go far.
Derek Jeter: "It's big. It's big."
Derek Jeter has wanted to rid Marlins Park of its massive home-run sculpture since buying the team, and now he's pitching a new plan to relocate the $2.5 million county-owned artwork outside the stadium so that it can whir to life every day at (you guessed it) 3:05 p.m.
The Marlins are pitching the concept as a win for public art, since daily passersby are bound to outnumber the ticket-holding spectators who can currently watch "Homer" launch into action at a stadium that this year drew the smallest crowds in Major League Baseball. But the 81-year-old New Yorker who could veto the plan, "Homer" sculptor Red Grooms, continues to resist moving his seven-story monument to beachside baseball away from centerfield.
"I don't want to take him out," Grooms said of "Homer," which he created on a commission from Miami-Dade before the county-owned ballpark opened in 2012. The mechanical sculpture is festooned with carnival colors and equipped with a fountain and jumbo marlins and seabirds that start spinning and revolving whenever the home team hits one over the fence.
"It really is site-specific. Its whole dramatic purpose depends on the home run," said Grooms, a friend of former Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria, the New York art dealer who sold the team to Jeter and partners last year for $1.2 billion.
Grooms drifts between referring to "Homer" as an object and a character, and said the sculpture's 29-second show was timed to match the pace of jogging around the bases. "That's the job he was assigned to do," Grooms said of "Homer."
The administration of Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez has told the Marlins to get Grooms to agree to any kind of relocation for the county-owned sculpture. Without an artist endorsement, Miami-Dade risks the piece being devalued if Grooms exercises his right to "disavow" the work for being ripped from its original setting.
After privately expressing his distaste for "Homer" and declining to say anything positive about the art publicly, Jeter is personally trying to win over Grooms to a new home for the sculpture.
When the Marlins played the Mets in New York two weeks ago, Jeter traveled to a Chelsea art gallery playing host to a Grooms exhibition. The Marlins partner and CEO, a Yankees legend from his days as a shortstop, made a pitch to Grooms to go along with the plan.
"He was very nice," Grooms said. "He was sensitive about everything. I very much liked him. I'm sorry we have opposing views of this situation "
The Marlins front office sees the sculpture relocation as a key element to a major refresh of Marlins Park, with a new standing-room area where "Homer" stands now that would target a younger crowd with tickets priced below the current minimum cost of $12.
"A lower price point for single-game buyers really attracts [the] millennial market," said Chip Bowers, president of business operations for the Marlins. "We want to come up with a seating plan that appeals to a different demographic."
He described "Homer's" current home being transformed into a three-tier structure, with the lowest floor reserved for large groups. The upper two levels would offer all ticket holders a place to stand and watch the game on one side and admire the sights outside the park through the retractable glass walls on the other.
"What we think is so great about Marlins Park is you have a beautiful ballpark with an unbelievable view of the downtown Miami skyline," Bowers said. With "Homer" in place, he said, the plan can't move forward. "It's the only place you can do this."
Bowers says an exterior "Homer" on the northeastern corner of the stadium grounds would be part of a new "art walk" around Marlins Park. The most prominent piece of art outside is a collection of jumbo letters designed to look like the old "Orange Bowl" logo on the football stadium that used to stand on the site in Little Havana. The letters, created by Daniel Arsham, emerge from the pavement as if they had dropped from the sky on the eastern side of the park campus.
On the heels of the selfie sensation that Coral Gables created with an outdoor ceiling of umbrellas this summer, the Marlins think "Homer" could turn into its own sought-after backdrop if people could pose before it at street level. Bowers said the team would still activate the features when the Marlins hit a home run, but it would also turn on every day at 3:05 p.m. He said the sculpture would also come to life after a home win, and possibly after an away win as well.
"In today's world of Instagrammable moments," Bowers said, "we see this as a huge opportunity."
Grooms isn't a fan of the sidewalk venue. He says "Homer" needs an active baseball setting to make sense, and Grooms said he doesn't want the sculpture to come to life without an audience.
"The plan is to activate him, even though he's outside and everyone is inside watching the game," Grooms said. "So he's going to be out there doing his job for 29 seconds with about three people" to watch.
It's not clear whether Grooms can actually stand in the way of the Marlins moving "Homer." Gimenez has already said he's not a fan of the artwork and wants to accommodate Jeter's wish to move it elsewhere. The county has explored moving the 73-foot-tall structure to Miami's Museum Park, Miami International Airport and PortMiami. The mayor's top cultural deputy, Michael Spring, has resisted moving "Homer," but is also working with the Marlins and Grooms to strike a deal.
On Friday, Spring described getting an artist's consent for relocation as a "best practice" of the county — a term that seems far short of a requirement.
Spring recalled a meeting with Jeter, when he and Gimenez toured Marlins Park with the new owner earlier this year. "Derek Jeter told me: 'We're trying to rebrand the Marlins,'" Spring said. "I said, 'I get it. But we have a brand, too. We have one of the best art-in-public-places programs in the country, and that's in part because of how we treat artists.'"


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The One Thing You Need to be A Great Photographer (Aside From A Camera)
In the past month, my husband and I have moved from our one-room apartment into our first home! Complete with a yard, an office for yours truly (currently in renovation, but I've been eyeing Target's decor like crazy) and a tree-lined street which is wonderfully peaceful in the morning.
I've also been able to shoot with some amazing bloggers during the rewardStyle conference and women entrepreneurs in Dallas, and most recently, I got to help teach photography one-on-one to photographers at the Styling & Shooting Workshop hosted by The Meetup Dallas (which you should definitely check out if you're in the Dallas area).
(Pssst you can check out all the amazing vendors from this workshop right here!)
What I loved about that afternoon was meeting photographers who had just started shooting and photographers who had experience shooting in a variety of industries.
There was no competition there, just encouragement, a desire to learn and lots of beautiful cakes that were begging to have their photos taken.
And while I love teaching about the technical aspect of photography, there's another aspect I think you need in order to improve and reach whatever photography goals you have.
Learning photography and all the beautiful details that come with it is great, yes, but if you don't believe you can be a great photographer (or a great anything for that matter) — for your blog, business, life in general — then it's not going to happen.
You're going to get frustrated and give up. You'll compare yourself to others and want to quit (raising my hand here). You may even think what you're pursuing is dumb at times.
You HAVE to believe it's possible and that you can make it happen.
A few years ago when I was sitting in a Starbucks, I decided I was going to try my best and see what happened with blog photography. Even though it was scary (and I knew a total of zero bloggers at the time).
And because of that decision and belief, I've learned so much about photography, have seen my style improve and evolve, and — like anything worth pursuing — I've experienced hard days too.
It's not going to be easy to (insert goal/dream/future) . But if you believe you can do it, it's waaaay more likely to happen.
I want to encourage you to believe in yourself, even if:
- You don't know how to shoot in manual (or even what that is). You can learn how manual works and start now with this post I wrote.
- You don't think anyone would let you take their picture because you don't have experience, much less a portfolio. You can reach out to a friend or family member and ask if you can take their pictures so there's no pressure if you're just starting out (I did this with my sis and it was awesome and there was no stress).
- You don't know where the heck to start with photography. You can read all my blog photography posts and get started here.
- You don't think you could learn how to shoot well. I think anyone with the desire to learn how to shoot can do it. I wasn't born with any special photography abilities, I just kept practicing and haven't given up.
I want you to believe that you can do it.
And then put in the time and practice until you reach your photography goals. One small milestone at a time.
Because you can!
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Bromley and Chislehurst Selects Bob Neill 3 June 2006Posted by David in Conservatives.
Conservative Home is reporting that the Bromley and Chislehurst Conservative Association has selected GLA member Bob Neill as their candidate at the by-election. He beat A-listers Syed Kamall MEP and Julia Manning. Eric Forth's widow was one of those sadly knocked out earlier in the selection process. There was no set piece speech, in accordance with new rules, but instead a questions/answers session.
Concerns have been expressed that Bob Neill is rather too pro-integration with Europe. This is risky as it is against party policy and membership, as well as damaging in a by-election likely to have a strong UKIP campaign by local MEP Nigel Farage, a collapsing Labour vote, and Lib Dems. He is however a local candidate, and cannot be attacked as an A-list parachute candidate. Although I hate image based politics and analysis, the media image given is grey pin stripe suit, male, white, over-50. It should not stand against him, but it's a rather uninspired choice coming after Eric Forth and certainly not what the party leadership wanted.
I see Bob Neill's selection as a victory for local candidates, but also an indication of the complex selection process involving luck to a fairly large extent. B&C was never going to select an A-lister. With two A-listers going through to the final three, the 'local candidate' was going to accumulate all anti-priority list support and win selection. On the balance; A-lister (with allegations of imposition) or local but Europhile, he was probably the least worst option. I sadly however can see the Lib Dems winning due to a large UKIP vote, and a near zero Labour vote.
- 1. RUK - 3 June 2006
You are right that UKIP might play a part in the result – especially with Farage who makes good speeches. But equally UKIP have not been inspired since they lost momentum by falling out with Kilroy Silk. In the Council elections their gains were nil. If Farage doesn't make headway here, they will be at rock bottom.
If labour/Lib Dem voters work tactically, your assessment might be right. But look on the bright side. Cameron's pulling well down South.


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There is so much out there to learn, all we have to do is open our eyes and ears and pay attention. Here are a few things I learned in a Leap Year February.
- Families Still Work: It is easy to get depressed when day after day we hear the drumbeat of the ills of the American family. If you ever need a break, just go to a Cub Scout meeting. We sponsor scouts at our church and last week I attended the annual Blue and Gold Banquet. There were awards and announcements and even a dessert contest to judge (this is a rough job after all) – but more than that there were parents and grandparents and neighbors and volunteers loving, serving, encouraging and nurturing the children of our community. It is enough to make a cynic smile.
- Facebook is Trumpbook: I've been following the Presidential election pretty closely the past few weeks, but even if I wasn't, I couldn't avoid it. That's because my Facebook feed is filled with Donald Trump – serious news, funny memes, exasperation that he is still winning and how to tips on moving to Canada. He is everywhere. It is an important conversation, and one I know the church has to be involved in, but sometimes you just want to see pictures of dogs, the latest exploits of your nephews, and posts on how awesome the 2016 Cubs are going to be. Speaking of…
- Baseball is Going to be Fun: It's fun to be excited about the baseball season again. My North Siders have been in rebuild mode ever since, well maybe 1908, but this year might, maybe, don't want to say it, be shaping up to be a fun year. Rizzo, Schwarber, and Bryant plus Zobrist and Heyward – it has the potential to be really good. It is enough even to force me to do something I've never had to do before – cheer for John Lackey. Fandom makes you do strange things. Being you know, nine hours away from the Friendly Confines, we don't get to go to too many games, but we're going to make sure we can watch plenty through MLB TV. After all, anybody can have a rough 100 years.
- Joy is in the Small Things: It sounds like pink text from a Hallmark card, but that doesn't mean it isn't true. We've had a good month at church. Not the stuff of major headlines – although we've had a couple of those – but the stuff of slow and steady progress that comes from small wins. The kingdom breaks in to people's lives in fits and starts, and it has been fun to celebrate the victories with some of my new friends and community. (Sometimes it happens at Waffle House.) There will be setbacks and struggles, there always are. But one of the lessons I am trying to remind myself is that if I can learn to pay attention to the details, small and ordinary, I'll be able to spot God doing the work that makes a difference in the lives of people.
- Rest or Else: The most important thing I've learned this month is that rest matters. However I name it – burning the candle at both ends, running myself ragged, not enough hours in the day or days in the week – it has been one of those seasons in life. And this season has worn me out. There has been plenty to do, a lot of very good and gratifying work, but it finally caught up with me in February. The catching up reminded me what I've known for a long time – Sabbath matters. There is a God, and that God is not me, and so the world will keep turning even if I take a day off to watch it work. So today I am resting, reading, watching House of Cards and letting the world go by without me. I imagine it will all work out just fine. Hopefully, I'll get better at doing that more often. Whatever is going on in your world, enjoy rest and take care of yourself my friends.
That's not my selfie, but it looks like what I needed.
I found a lot of good stuff on the Internet in February. Here are a few of the best.
Pages: To Pray and to Love, Roberta Bondi: I'm reading this with some folks in my church right now. It is really hard to beat wisdom from the Desert Mothers and Fathers in teaching us how to pray and reconnect with God.
Death, the Prosperity Gospel and Me, Kate Bowler: A powerful reflection on the true nature of blessing and how you can still be blessed when the news you get from your doctor sucks.
Why This Election Makes Me Hate the Word Evangelical, Russell Moore: The president of the Southern Baptist political arm on how this election is damaging and twisting the word and the movement.
Pod: The guys at Homebrewed Christianity posted this interview with Walter Brueggemann on the fidelity of God and the real challenge of discipleship in our economic and political life. It is so, so good – I'm still trying to figure out what to make of it.
Ipod: Magic Hour, Aoife O'Donovan. Anyone who sings with Sara Watkins and Sarah Jarosz is going to be in my playlist. Such a great voice. Enjoy.
Driving Badly: I've been writing in February on some ways that we get distracted and lose our way in faith. If you missed them, you can read about the dangers of Noticing the Wrong Things, Being an Analytical Jerk, and Worshiping Your Twin.
Thanks so much for reading. I am so grateful for all of you, and, in the words of The Donald, let's make March great!


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Apparently Groffingate is a thing now. Well, I don't really care about that, nor do I suspect this is near big enough to be any sort of "gate" – no friendships are being lost due to this, not on my part anyway – but I did want to respond directly to one thing, because it genuinely upset me – because it isn't true.
In the comments of Mr. Lucs's article, commenter The Practical Conservative says this:
I'm a housewife and I stand by my tldr; comment since nothing's been posted that shows otherwise. The anthologies and magazines and even the presses are still closed/invite-only and if that's "wide open" then I guess we need a dictionary change.
And being a housewife and not a dude, I don't want to get screamed at for not liking people's friends' writing, which is what criticizing the mediocre stuff tends to get you. Dudes like to throw down, I have to reserve that energy for continuing to write. I don't mind having to self-publish, but I mind a little having to submit to mainstream SFF mags because they actually have open submissions and having no small or medium press to submit to at all.
If those supposed options were there, I could easily have had some shorts and a few novellas already published just from being able to focus on writing and not also all the prep work. Having non self-pub options would be nice, but oh well!
Now this is a stunningly ignorant comment, to the point where, while I don't really want to, I need to consider the possibility that it's a flat-out lie.
None of this is true.
Superversive Press is publishing 11 – eleven! – anthologies this year alone, none of which are closed or invite-only submission. "Tales of the Once and Future King"? That was open submission, and advertised as widely as I could get it. Cirsova? Open submission. I should know. I submitted a story…and was rejected. Storyhack? That one was open submission as well. Silver Empire Press had open submissions for urban fantasies. Castalia House? Open submisions, right now.
Bad reviews? Well, Rawle Nyanzi wrote this review of "Forbidden Thoughts". I wrote this review of "Sword and Flower". Did a whole bunch of discussion – dare I say, oh horror of horrors for a mere housewife, arguing! – happen? Yeah, sure. News flash: If I had decided not to discuss it, the world would not have ended. Mr. Nyanzi, for his part, was perfectly gracious after receiving the review.
But, do we tend to avoid giving bad reviews to each other? Of course we do (though I hope nobody here lies)! We're building something here. Many of us are new authors, up and coming, learning. Constructive criticism, sure. But we want to encourage, to grow. Isn't that what we all want here?
And I get it. This is getting dangerously close to being a thing now. But how can I possibly let something so flat-out false in every aspect just stand?
I don't think I can.


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1 package Baby Bella sliced mushrooms
olive oil
4-5 Organic boneless skinnless chicken thighs,
Salt & Pepper
5 cloves of fresh garlic finely diced
1 cup of white wine (if you wouldn't drink it don't use it)
1 box of spaghetti
1 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream
2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated mozzarella
1 sprig of fresh basil, leaves picked and torn into pieces.
4-5 thinly sliced pieces of prosciutto ripped into pieces
2 Fresh roma tomatoes cut into large chunks
What you do
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Heat a pan big enough to hold all the ingredients, and pour in a splash of olive oil.
3. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and sear them in the oil.
4. Remove the chicken and add to the pan the garlic (sauté for 1 min) Then add fresh mushrooms.
5. Add the wine, and chicken and turn the heat down. Simmer gently until the chicken pieces are cooked through and the wine has reduced a little.
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in plenty of boiling salted water according to the packet instructions and drain well.
6. Add the cream to the pan, The tomatoes and the torn prosciutto then bring to the boil and turn the heat off.
7. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
8. Add the drained spaghetti to the creamy chicken sauce and toss well.
9. Add three-quarters of the Parmesan and all of the basil and stir well.
10. Transfer to an ovenproof baking dish, sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and the mozzarella and bake in the oven until golden brown, bubbling and crisp.
You can add more parmesan when serving if you wish.


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P7 parents came to the Grove Roadshow on Wednesday 13th March 2013 to hear The Head Teacher, Mr Graeme Hutton and the Depute Head Teacher, Mrs Lesley Elder of Grove Academy explain the excellent programme that is in place at Grove Academy to ensure P7 children have a smooth and enjoyable transition in to S1. Mr Hutton and Mrs Elder also explained the fantastic opportunities that are on offer at Grove Academy. Parents commented on how positive they felt the night had been, saying that it had put their minds at rest.


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As exemplified time and time again over the past year and change, no Cardi B slander will be tolerated or, at least, will go by unnoticed.
As the Bronx-born rapper continues her ascent as a worldwide phenomenon, making history along the way, it is only fitting that her bucket list looks a lot different than what it looked like during her days on Love and Hip-Hop. In fact, it now could include checking off a legendary performance at none other than the Super Bowl.
Recently, it was announced that Maroon 5 has been selected to perform during the Super Bowl halftime show in 2019, instantly sparking rumors that a surprise appearance from Cardi B is a safe bet to make.
However, according to a new report from TMZ, Cardi and her team are in talks to take it a step further and lock down not only a guest appearance (to predictably perform the collaborative track "Girls Like You,") but to also get some solo airtime during the annual affair.
Considering how the track helped Cardi B to make history, becoming the first female rapper to land three No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, it's clear the audience is rooting in her favor.
The Super Bowl planning committee experienced a wave of backlash following the announcement Maroon 5 was slated to perform next year, with many feeling as though since Atlanta, a historic hotbed for taste-making rap music, is playing host—and considering hip-hop is the No.1 globally-consumed genre—a rap act would have been a more appropriate and welcoming choice for the league to make. Perhaps pressure to respond to said criticisms has the committee reevaluating and looking for a way to better appease fans of both hip-hop and football alike.
While there has yet to be a new statement issued from the NFL organizers, fans are certainly expressing their desire for Cardi B to dominate the highly televised stage next year, with rumors also circulating that Travis Scott has entered into similar talks. More on this story as it develops.
. @NFL you have the opportunity to celebrate incredible Hip Hop Artist from Atlanta Next year.— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) February 5, 2018
Let's make this @iamcardib super bowl halftime show happen— Disliking Penn St (@awileyx3) September 25, 2018
Lmaoooo people hatin that Cardi B is about to be performing at the SuperBowl. Like she just got her 3rd #1 song on Billboard, she broke records this year, and has the best female rap album this year...with that kind of success why not? Y'all just jealous ur fav ain't doing it. 😂— Ruben (@1RubenBadillo) September 24, 2018
Nicki Minaj when she see that Cardi B and Travis Scott are gonna perform at the Super Bowl next year: pic.twitter.com/WAlAOnBV1Q— 🤴🏽🎯🅺🅴🆂🅷 (@Kesh_XII) September 22, 2018
List, in order of female rappers that have performed at the Super Bowl.— Jerome Trammel (@MrJeromeTrammel) September 22, 2018
1. Queen Latifah (1998)
2. Fergie (2011)
3. Nicki Minaj & M.I.A (2012)
4. Missy Elliott (2015
5. Cardi B (Rumor) (2019)
So Cardi B is really STANDING RIGHT HERE bouta get her 3rd Number #1 with Girls like you & then her 4th with Taki taki💀😍 Bout to perform at Superbowl next yr too so who really won here? I Guess its clear. I dont even have to speak. pic.twitter.com/Xo3FHGYpky— Cardi||Gaga (@BardiGUpdates) September 20, 2018
Maroon 5 must have been booked to play the Super Bowl so they could smuggle Cardi B onto that stage and play "Girls Like You" 10 times because why else would you book Maroon 5 in 2018?— 6OWSETTE (@CineMasai_) September 19, 2018


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Homebuying is a significant undertaking and a big adventure. It is also an occasion to examine your life and look into the future. Are you a young couple just starting out and looking for your first home together? Are you nearing retirement, or planning for it, with kids long since having left the nest? Or, as sometimes happens these days, with kids who are reluctant to leave? The particulars of each person's situation will differ, but one thing is certain: in every case their future will be what they determine.
This is the time to list and balance your wants against your needs. Where this line is drawn in the sand usually is determined by what you can pay for. If you are affluent and there is little chance of a downturn, then you can lean towards your wants. On the other hand, if you are just beginning a career, or your income source is subject to variation, consider focusing mainly on your needs.
When sellers are finding it hard to get interest in their homes, prices may be depressed and some buyers will get greedy looking to do the best they can. This may lead to trouble for the buyers as time goes by, if it leads to their buying more than they can really manage.
Consider some things that fall into the "needs" category. If you are a young couple just starting out, this is a good time to invest some time with your spouse and discuss how many children you would like to have. Children need a good stable home. You don't want to be buying a bigger house too often because there is another baby on the way. Or maybe you expect to run a business out of home. If that is so, shop for a home that will allow an office, storage, or a processing area for whatever work is involved. If that is the case, you will have to check on zoning regulations for the operation.
Now let's talk about things in the "wants" category. Consider your style of living. If you entertain a lot then you might want to focus on a house with a formal dining room and kitchen or a backyard patio and pool. If you don't envision this playing a major role in your activities, then focus on alternative interests. A rec room? An area for doing work on cars? Facilities devoted exclusively to a hobby or interest are really a luxury, you have to admit. This may be tough to do, but you might have to pare down your list to meet a cost line.
As you can see, the division that separates wants and needs can vary widely between different people depending on their income, future plans, and how much maintenance they are willing to do. This is a good time to sit down and firmly decide what you need to live a happy and healthy lifestyle, and what you "would like to have" — the want list — that comes below the essentials in priority. Once you get these ideas firmly set, you're ready to go!


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In this second action-packed novel of the Time Castaways trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Liesl Shurtliff keeps readers riveted with each stunning revelation about the characters they've come to know and love. Nothing can stay hidden when time reveals all.
And if you haven't read Time Castaways #1 yet, there's still plenty of time, and I'm giving away THREE signed copies! The more you share, the more you can enter.


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Protecting our children has been the natural inclination of parents throughout history. However, with each generation come different and sometimes more threatening obstacles in the struggle to keep them safe. As technology has become a fundamental part of our society, more children at younger ages are being introduced to it, frequently unassisted, and the results are often dangerous and disturbing.
The new educational documentary Connect, hosted by Kirk Cameron (shown), addresses this problem and attempts to balance an understanding of the dangers of technology with how we can benefit from it. It was shown in selected theaters on Tuesday and will be shown a second time on Thursday.
The film starts strong with interviews with those who have experienced first hand the threat of excessive or unsupervised Internet use. Tim Woda recounts discovering that his son had a Facebook account without permission, and that an unfamiliar middle-aged male had been contacting the boy. Woda immediately began researching the man and eventually discovered that he was, indeed, a predator and had many connections with young boys. Through Woda's research and action, the man was arrested and convicted.
Cameron also interviewed Dr. Kathy Koch, founder and president of Celebrate Kids, who discussed the issues she sees on a regular basis concerning behavioral problems with kids (and parents) who spend the majority of their time interacting on social media rather than with their families. She explained five cultural lies that young people have been programmed to believe as a result of the unnatural use of and connectivity to technology and why these falsehoods are critical — "I am the center of the universe," "I deserve happiness," and "I am my own authority" are three examples of these culture-altering lies.
One of the dangers the film addresses is the perception of reality that young people are developing as a result of the unhindered access to an unlimited source of information, good and bad. The movie likened it to allowing your child to enter another world completely alone and unprotected. While most parents would never send their young children into an unknown and potentially dangerous area in the physical world, these same parents will give their children, at very young ages, a smart phone or a tablet, and send them alone and unsupervised into the abyss of the Internet to see things their eyes should never see and take in information they aren't ready to comprehend.
Neurosurgeon Dr. Ian Armstrong reveals the inner workings of a young person's brain regarding technology use. Describing the pre-frontal lobe of the brain as what determines certain factors, including impulse control and understanding consequences, he explains that it doesn't develop fully in people until at least their mid 20s. He tells Cameron that this lack of impulse control and understanding of consequences increases the risks of youths who have access to the Internet at large. Armstrong concluded that the one thing that is needed for young people to safely navigate the Internet is something they don't have: maturity.
More interviews were positioned throughout the film. These interviews were with people who had personally dealt with the harmful and debilitating effects of the Internet, especially those of social media. From already damaged self-images dependent on the rejection or acceptance of absolute strangers, to those who live vicariously through their social media with no tangible friends to interact with, they describe the degeneration of their real worlds. The ability to portray an image of who they wanted to be perpetuated the disdain of who they actually are.
Cameron addresses the natural fear that comes after hearing some of the horrors waiting on the Internet, and the instinct to take all technology from our children. He then points out the reality of living in a technological society and the necessity of raising children who are aware, responsible, and have a foundational faith in God.
At one point the film moves awkwardly from a sober and educational quality to a preposterous scene wherein Cameron imagines himself to be a husky, bald, bearded man who hunts down and fights the devil in order to protect his children from the devil's influences. Even though Cameron immediately followed up this scene by acknowledging that "maybe it was a little over the top," this reviewer still found this scene a little embarrassing. That said, this reviewer, like many other believers, agrees with Cameron that there is a spiritual world that is every bit as real as the physical world. And the documentary more than redeems itself with the information and wisdom it imparts, including ways to help protect your children from danger and your family from estrangement.
Although the Internet contains plenty of dangers from pornography to fallacies, clearly, not everything on the Internet is evil. The film explicitly acknowledges this, pointing out that technology is simply a tool that can be used for good or evil. Far from being anti-technology, the film promotes parental supervision, a healthy awareness, and a functioning family unit as powerful means for ensuring that your children benefit from technology rather than be victimized or corrupted by it. The film also notes that today's parents are "pioneer" parents for the simple reason that the new technology did not exist when our parents or grandparents were bringing up children. We are still trying to figure out how to provide good parenting in the age of smart phones and the Internet.
Connect is a film intended to help parents figure this out — and it does a good job of it. It is in selected theaters across the country for one more night only, March 1.
Photo: Kirk Cameron in "Connect"


text: Some of Tyler's favorite 6th graders. Graduation here is a big deal for all levels of school. Yes, even at the Preschool moms were dressed up in the fanciest kimonos, while a military-like ceremony took place. In all levels: Preschool, 6th, 9th, and 12th grade the students practically march all around the gymnasium and chant in unison all sorts of thank yous. It was so interesting to see such a production put in to this, especially since the only important thing at home is our High School graduation.


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Welcome to Bethnal Green Academy
Welcome to Bethnal Green Academy Sixth Form. As a student in our Sixth Form you will benefit from:
- Excellent facilities including a specialised Sixth Form study area.
- Guidance Programmes to support students with university applications, including Russell Group universities.
- Links with corporate partners and blue chip organisations to assist you with employability skills and university applications.
- A Sixth Form Committee.
- Opportunities to work with mentors in industry.
- A dedicated Sixth Form Team.
- Personalised learning programmes to ensure that your subjects match your needs.
The recently refurbished sixth form centre has two dedicated spaces, one designed for silent study and the other designed to encourage purposeful, independent and collaborative learning. Each provides a stimulating learning environment that is conducive to achieving the best outcomes for all our Sixth Formers. Students have access to wifi, laptops and many other resources to support a range of AS/A2 and BTEC Level 3 courses designed to meet individual needs.
How to apply
If you want to apply for courses, you will need to contact Bethnal Green Academy directly.
Last updated date: 16 December 2015


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2013 Top Fuel champion Langdon will move to Funny Car class in 2018
Kalitta Motorsports has announced that 2013 Top Fuel champion Shawn Langdon will make the move to the Funny Car class for the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season. His current primary sponsor, Global Electronic Technology, will make the move with him and back his Toyota Camry Funny Car.
"I am definitely excited about this new adventure," said Langdon. "I am very thankful to Steve & Samantha Bryson and everyone at Global Electronic Technology for standing behind me as a driver and everyone at Team Kalitta for giving me this opportunity."
Langdon will lean on teammate J.R. Todd, who moved from Top Fuel to Funny Car prior to this season.
"I am a little nervous because I feel like I will be starting from square one. Funny Car is very new to me. I am going to work with J.R. on everything that he has learned on the Funny Car side and look to continue to grow as a driver."
Langdon has spent most of his life achieving success in the drag racing world. When he made his NHRA professional debut in a Top Fuel dragster in 2009, Langdon was already a champion as he owned both National Junior Dragster and National Super Comp titles. In 2013, he added a U.S. Nationals win to his list of accolades and finished the year with the Top Fuel championship. In his 202 career starts, Langdon has scored 14 race wins, 18 no. 1 qualifiers and 239 round wins. Langdon will have the opportunity to become the 17th driver in NHRA history to hold trophies in both nitro classes and just the fourth to have Top Fuel and Funny Car championship titles.
"We are really excited about Shawn making the switch over to Funny Car. It was a no brainer for us; very similar to the decision to put J.R. in the DHL Toyota," said Jim Oberhofer, Vice President of Operations, Kalitta Motorsports. "That team competes to win races and championships. Shawn is a very talented driver, and we know he will achieve much success in the 2018 season. We are thrilled and thankful that Steve & Samantha Bryson and Global Electronic Technology agreed with this decision and are excited about next season."
The remainder of the 2018 season plans for Kalitta Motorsports will be announced at a later date.


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With the value of Bitcoins and many other cryptocurrencies flying high in 2017, many investors have looked to take advantage of this trend and own cryptocurrencies in tax-advantaged retirement plans, such as a Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401(k) Plan. This article will explore the main points an investor should know before using retirement funds to buy cryptocurrencies.
What is a Cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency refers to a decentralized digital currency that employs principles of cryptography (communication that is secure from view of third parties) to ensure security, privacy, and anonymity. Consequently, the value of a cryptocurrency is not set by anyone other than market participants, who engage in the process of buying and selling on an exchange platform.
Bitcoin has become the leader in shepherding in a wave of cryptocurrencies built on decentralized peer-to-peer network and is the primary standard for cryptocurrencies. The currencies inspired by Bitcoin are collectively called Altcoins and have tried to present themselves as modified or improved versions of Bitcoin. The five most popular cryptocurrencies are Bitcoins, Ethereum (ETH) & Ethereum Classic, Litecoin, ZCash and Dash. There are close to 1000 types of cryptocurrencies, so this list can vary over time.
How does the IRS Treat Cryptocurrencies from a Tax Standpoint?
Even though Bitcoin is labeled as a "cryptocurrency", from a Federal income tax standpoint, Bitcoins and other cryptocurrency are not considered a "currency." On March 25, 2014, the IRS issued Notice 2014-21, which for the first time set forth the IRS position on the taxation of virtual currencies, such as Bitcoins. According to the IRS Notice, "Virtual currency is treated as property for U.S. federal tax purposes." The Notice further stated, "General tax principles that apply to property transactions apply to transactions using virtual currency." In other words, the IRS is treating the income or gains from the sale of a virtual currency, such as Bitcoins, as a capital asset, such as stocks or real estate, subject to either short-term (ordinary income tax rates) or long-term capital gains tax rates, if the asset is held greater than twelve months (15% or 20% tax rates based on income). By treating Bitcoins and other virtual currencies as property (capital asset) and not currency, the IRS is requiring the investor to maintain detailed transaction records (i.e. basis, holding period, etc.) in order to determine the amount of tax from the cryptocurrency transaction(s).
Can I purchase Cryptocurrencies with a Retirement Account?
The Internal Revenue Code does not describe what a Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401(k) Plan can invest in, only what it cannot invest in. Internal Revenue Code Sections 408 & 4975 prohibits Disqualified Persons from engaging in certain types of transactions. The foundation of the prohibited transaction rules is based on the premise that investments involving an IRA and related parties are handled in a way that benefits the retirement account and not the IRA owner. The rules prohibit transactions between the IRA and certain individuals known as "disqualified persons." The definition of a "disqualified person" (Internal Revenue Code Section 4975(e)(2)) extends into a variety of related party scenarios, but generally includes the IRA holder, any ancestors or lineal descendants of the IRA holder, and entities in which the IRA holder holds a controlling equity or management interest.
Because the IRS treats cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoins, as a capital asset, such as stocks or real estate, a retirement account is permitted to buy, sell, or hold cryptocurrencies, subject to the prohibited transaction rules found under Internal Revenue Code Section 4975(c).
Why use a Retirement Account to Invest in Cryptocurrencies?
When purchasing cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoins, with a Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401(k) Plan, all income and gains generated by your pre-tax retirement account investment would generally flow back into the retirement account tax-deferred or tax-free in the case of a Roth IRA. Instead of paying tax on the gains of the crypto investment, tax is paid only at a later date or never at all, in the case of a Roth IRA, leaving the crypto investment to grow unhindered without tax.
How to Use Retirement Funds to Buy, Hold, or Sell Cryptocurrencies?
In general, the two most popular ways to purchase cryptocurrencies with retirement funds is through a Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401(k) Plan. Below is a step-by-step summary of how to purchase cryptocurrencies with a Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401(k) Plan:
Self-Directed IRA
Because of the volatility involved in purchasing cryptocurrencies, most Self-Directed IRA custodians will require you to establish an LLC to hold the cryptos. The IRA would be the owner of the LLC and the LLC would be the vehicle used to purchase the cryptos.
Solo 401(k) Plan
A Solo 401(k) Plan is a qualified retirement plan that is established by a business with no full-time employees other than the owners or their spouses.
Cryptocurrency investments, such as Bitcoins, are risky and highly volatile. Any retirement account investor interested in using retirement funds to invest in cryptocurrencies should do their diligence and proceed with caution.


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This Sway gown was hand-made on a non-electric, foot power sewing machine. French seams were used throughout this design.
Center back zipper with no lining makes it easy care wash; cold water and hang to dry. You will see this design in various fabrics, colors and sizes in the near future...
Fits sizes: 1X to 4XColor: Black and redPrint: Black with metallic red circle printFabric: 92% polyester, 8% spandexMeasurement: Flat – 20", 18", 22" (bust, waist, hips) Stretched – 42", 34", 44" (bust, waist, hips)Sleeve length: Sleeveless Hem length: 65"Zipper: Center back zipper, no lining.
Care Instructions: Hand wash in cold water, lay flat or hang to dry, no bleach. Iron inside out at medium heat.


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The legendary Lee® Rider Jacket (one of our proudest inventions), now in a V-shape cut that's slightly shorter at the back to broaden out the shoulders. With twin chest pockets, authentic zig zag stitched placket, cats eye adjusters, and this edition comes with twin welt pockets at the waist. A super authentic, rigid denim, stonewashed down to the perfect mid-blue with antique gold Lee® branded buttons and tobacco threads. Like a great vintage store find.Read more


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Something you can count on, something that has meaning that you want to share, something that you look forward to – that is what tradition is. You live for it, you cherish it, you value it and you want it to continue and continue and continue. There would appear to be many reasons not to continue traditions, not enough time, lots of other stuff to do, want to try something new. But truth is that none of these excuses work when the tradition is real. We all own our traditions too deeply. We would not violate them – THPL tells us that we need to stay true to our values and what we value. When you do life just gets better. And so in this case predictability (aka tradition), is the best part of life – yes predictability becomes a positive because we need some elements of our life to have permanence, feeling, meaning. And so whether you create the tradition or a participant, treasure them because they really are a thread across our life that holds us together, in only the best way. Yes, that is what tradition is and I am glad to have been at the 24th version of the tradition we call our holiday party. And so it is that on the first Saturday of December, every year, I get to be part of our tradition that helps to make my version of THPL the best ever.
Loving life and my traditions.