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Saturday, December 3, 2011
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It all began on a hot summer day in June 1904, in a city on the banks of the Mississippi River. It was the Worlds Fair and exhibitors throughout the grounds were working to attract fair goers to their booths and ultimately promote their ideas or products. Among them was Englishman Richard Blechynden, representing Indian tea growers; he was overseeing one of the opulent pavilions. Decorated in the finest silks, and staffed by Indian men dressed in traditional garb, who were all meticulously trained in proper tea service, Richard anxiously awaited the opportunity to introduce the finest black teas India had to offer to the crowd of fair goers. The U.S. tea market was dominated by China and believe it or not, green tea was the best seller in the Midwest.
When a heat wave hit St. Louis, Blechynden's hopes for a successful tea party were dashed. Absolutely no one was lining up to sip hot tea in the sweltering heat and pavilion remained empty.
While contemplating what to do next, Blechynden noticed an ice delivery at a nearby food stand and the idea struck him! He purchased several blocks of ice, borrowed ice picks and put the well dressed staffers to work chipping away and filling glasses, first with ice, and then with brewed tea. The tea was a hit! Cold and refreshing was a sure fire winner on the hot, humid summer days, and crowds lined up to get a taste and cool off. India had finally made a dent in the U.S. tea market and iced tea clearly became the tea of choice for Americans; now 85% of the tea consumed in the US is served over ice.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Drink Recipe: Spiced Rooibos Punch
Spiced Rooibos Punch
Yields 35 cups of punch
If you do not have fresh, juicy oranges and lemons, use frozen lemon juice (defrosted) and a not-from-concentrate orange juice in a carton. The Rooibos can be placed in a teaball (metal or plastic infuser) or use teabags so you do not have to strain it out after brewing.
1 teaspoon whole cloves
2 cinnamon whole sticks
6 quarts cold water
5 teaspoons Rooibos
juice of 6 oranges
juice of 3 lemons
2 cups pineapple juice
3 cups sugar or alternative sweetener, approximate
(needless to say, use organic ingredients)
Place the spices in a cheesecloth or tea-infusion bag, and the Rooibos into a separate bag if using loose. Add both to the water and bring to a boil. Let stand five minutes, then remove the two bags and discard. Stir in the three fruit juices, then the sugar or other sweetener, adjusting to taste. Can be served hot or chilled.
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Years of research has shown that believing you are able to do something means you are more likely to actually do it. Healthy confidence allows you to make friends easily, achieve more goals, make more money, and kick more ass. Summer Yates, the most confident person in any room, jumps on mic today to explain where her confidence comes from.
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The Rise of Life on Earth by Joyce Carol Oates
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God Forgive Us for Being Women: Rhetoric, Theology, and the Pentecostal Tradition by Joy E. A. Qualls
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Android game development part 2 (DalvikVM performance)
In this part we will talk about DalvikVM performance.
DalvikVM is a Java virtual machine for Android. The main disadvantage of DalvikVM is Garbage collector. Garbage collector when it is called freeze application on x00 milliseconds. This freezing is not acceptable for real time games so the we should minimize memory allocation. "Memory allocation tracker" tool help us with this work.
When I had started improvement of one android game I was surprised that almost everything allocates memory: Strings, Collections, enhanced for, even casting from int to Integer. As you can see we should avoid this things in performance-critical parts of code, in game this means that we can't use this in game loop. To minimize memory allocation we should do:
- replace all Strings by char[] because String is immutable class and when we pass it to the function or return it from function it creates a copy of this value, that provides memory allocation.
- replace all Collections by fixed size array because iterators allocates memory for itself, and operations like add and remove also produce memory allocation
- replace all for(Object e : list) by standard for(int i = 0 ; …) to avoid allocation for iterator
- replace all Integer, Float, Double, Long, Boolean by int, float, double, boolean
The next improvement way is to see what method runs so long. "Method profiling" tool help us with this work. And here you can see that work with enums is terrible slow, but we can replace it by static final int variable that will work 10 times faster.
Here is more another specific ways to improve performance, but I haven't enough time to try it. So this ways to improve your game performance is only beginning.
The main articles about performance and game development for android you can find on android site and from google I/O video
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Britney Spears 'may NEVER work again' says manager as Las Vegas residency 'cancelled'
BRITNEY SPEARS could quit the music industry warns her manager, Larry Rudolph, after her Las Vegas residency was put on hold as she deals with personal issues and her father's health. He also addressed the "Free Britney" conspiracy accusations.
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The Donut Plan
When you wake up early and read that you can get a second dozen Krispy Kreme donuts for only $1, what are you going to do, not go? That's how I ended up spending an hour and twenty minutes standing in line at the Burbank Krispy Kreme this morning for this Forbes post. Was it worth it? Well, the confetti donut was very tasty. I had to get my hair done after that, so I brought the remaining twenty-three donuts to the hair salon, where they were well appreciated.
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By Sonny Bursey
Grand Rapids ‑‑ For those that want to play Big‑Time division 1 college softball, they must do something so unbelievable that everyone starts to talk about them.
They need to be explosive on the field, possess a demeanor of a confident expert, bring out the best in their teammates. And that's just for starters. A player needs to be astonishing great.
Then the elite college teams may ask questions about who they are and where their from. Well, their asking. College scouts are in a frenzy when the subject is about the Michigan Gold Rush ‑‑ And in particular, Harrison's Allison Lipovsky.
Lipovsky defied all odds from the pitching circle once again this weekend. Although the defense played awesome behind her all tournament, her sheer ability to keep the ball from being hit was amazing. Through her first 30 innings pitched this weekend, she held opponents to no runs on four measly hits and only allowed eight total base runners.
Just one base runner reached second base in her first five games on the mound. She struck out an amazing 79 out of 135 batters faced on the weekend through 37 innings. Her ERA was 0.76 and opponents batted just .111 against her.
And this is against the best players in the state. Holy Cow … the scouts are not only talking ‑‑ they are drooling. Lipovsky, who is just 11 months removed from ACL surgery to her right leg following a volleyball injury truly amazed.
"Allison was lights out on the mound. Going into Sunday (after five games) she had struckout 71% of the batters faced and the opposition look completely baffled and confused in the batters box. They couldn't even get down bunts successfully," said Gold Rush coach Jamie Lipovsky.
"With seven games going simulaneously at the park, it was awesome to see those not playing being drawn over to watch us play. It was standing room only at times and that is the mark of great team ‑ when others want to watch you play. The team we lost to (Elite) and and the team that won the whole thing (Finesse) sat and watched us play two times each during the weekend."
Coach Lipovsky continued.
"Other teams like Compuware also sat in the bleachers and watched. I think they watch because of the way we play ‑hard, aggressive and with a lot of heart. I know that I have my girls watch games when I want them to see how a great team plays, responds to adversity, and holds themselves on the field. I hope that is what others think when they watch us," he said.
Allison brought out the best in her team.
The Gold Rush followed up five straight top 10 finishes in previous tournaments with a blazing 4‑0 start in pool play, allowing zero runs in the process and claiming the #1 seed going into bracket play. That's right ‑ they claimed the #1 seed out of 50 class "A" ball teams going into Saturday's bracket play.
According to the promoter, no other team has blanked all opponents thru pool play. That's quite an accomplishment from a northern Michigan team going against larger organizations down state.
The Gold Rush started with a 3‑0 shutout of Great Lakes United who were coming off a #2 finish at ASA states in the B division.
They followed that with a 8‑0 five inning mercy of Browns Fastpitch out of Kalamazoo. Game three was a 7‑0 shutout of the Saginaw Bay Riverdawgs and they finished pool play with a 10‑0 mercy over Hangtuff from the Parchment area.
Bracket play started with a 2‑0 no hitter over Hangtuff from Lansing and at 5‑0 the girls advanced to Sunday yet once again.
On Sunday their scoreless streak ran out vs the Michigan Rage from the Downriver area, but the Gold Rush battled and pulled out a 8‑6 victory to move on to the final 8. That is where their luck ran out as they fell 5‑0 to the Elite.
With only the Eastern Nationals in Ohio left the Gold Rush stand with a 35‑11 record on the summer going six for six in top 10 finishes.


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Cancer Turned My World Upside Down
It strikes like a bolt out of the blue. When you are diagnosed with cancer, you are suddenly thrown into a world of hospitals and doctors, a world of tests and treatments, a world of stress and anxious waiting. It happened to me in 2006, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and it turned my world upside down.


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Halloween is right around the corner and to celebrate Ladbrokes, a leading UK bingo company, has commissioned a leading artist to carve a selection of special bingo-inspired pumpkins along with along with some easy-to-use Halloween themed stencils. Whilst traditionally Halloween has never been big business here in the UK the last few years has seen a significant increase in the sale of Halloween-based products and pumpkin carving itself is also appealing due to its creative and simplistic nature.
With major companies like Starbucks moving in on pumpkin mania with drinks like their spiced latte and the growing popularity of vampire and horror related TV shows like Vampire Diaries and American Horror Story, UK adults and families are taking more and more of an interest in Halloween.
Pumpkin carving is the most simple to do and the easiest to get your hands on. According to Mintel, retail sales of Halloween products in the UK are expected to reach £240m this year, a 4pc growth from last years £230m. Whether youre demonstrating your own artist flare or nurturing your childrens, pumpkins are one of the easiest ways to partake in the Halloween spirit.
Those wishing to see pumpkins carved by experts Sand in Your Eye and download the easy-to-use stencils can do so at: http://bingo.ladbrokes.com/en/news/brilliant-bingo-pumpkins


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Capacity of the cistern: up to 40 m3
Occupied area: up to 25 m2
Container-type fuel filling station, K1 type is a filling station with a ground tank designed to store, transport and dispense oil products on the territory of transport companies, farms and construction sites, inaccessible areas, in mountain areas or in areas with harsh climatic conditions (low and high temperature or large temperature differences). It can be performed for use in automatic, semi-automatic and usual (without automation) modes. CFFS of K1 type is produced in dimensions and following the ISO standards, as a 20 or 40 feet cargo container and can be transported by road, rail way, sea and air transport and provided with certificates for transportation outside Ukraine. CFFS design withstands high static and dynamic loads up to 4g. CFFS can be equipped with a hook system for use by vehicles with "multi lift" mechanism.
The item is equipped with the following systems in order to ensure safe use of the container refilling station under automatic (cold) mode:
It is also possible to equip CFFS for operation in semi-automatic mode - the operator controls oil products parameters and storage conditions and in manual mode (without automation) - the operator controls all parameters of oil products storage and delivery.
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Martin Kilpatrick's Vortex Pre-Assembled Ping Pong Racket: Pips-out surface with a sponge layer. Ideal for the player making the transition from "hardbat" to a sponge racket. Meets ITTF's red/black color rule stating one side of racket must be black and other red. Also available in a 2-player set.
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College Credit for Heroes: A Model for State and Higher Education Partnership Designed to Educate and Employ Veterans Faster
Mr. Apurva Naik, Director of Special Projects, Texas Workforce Commission; Mr. John Hunt, Deputy Chancellor, Texas Campuses and Distance Learning Operations, Central Texas College District
Session Time: Wednesday 9:15 - 10:15 am
Room: Aqua 314
The State of Texas passed a law in 2011 creating the College Credit for Heroes Initiative. This initiative contracted with seven community colleges to identify barriers to the education and employment of service members and veterans, removing those barriers, and standardizing across the state the evaluation of college credit for military training and experience. The session will include a description of the outcomes, lessons learned, and benefits to Texas's economy.


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Colour!!! One of my favourite topics in the world! ;)
I put on this bright and bold outfit the other day.
And I was wondering... are you scared of incorporating colour into your make up or outfit choices? If yes, why?
From my conversations with a lot of women about this topic, I have learnt that most of the time women feel intimidated by colour.
There is this big belief that black is EASY and that it will make you look slimmer.
So really... why not wear it every day??...
The truth is I do not have anything against black, I actually own a lot of it. The question here is, are you wearing black to hide or are you wearing black because you love that outfit? That is a different story ;)
Coming back to colours, I love them because they can make us feel alive and in reality, I find that wearing the same colour every day is boring.
Wearing the best colours for you can make you look and feel alive, younger and even, more capable. We make a choice about how we look every day, why not do it in a way that helps us look and feel beautiful.
You can start by adding colour just to your nails or toenails, to your accessories or to your clothes.
I have seen women who only wear black converted into colour lovers. They found a new and fun way to express themselves. They have learnt that black is not the only way to have a wardrobe that is easy or the only colour to make you look slimmer ;)
I am wearing: Top: Zara, Necklace: Lovisa, Earrings: Mimco, Lipstick: Avon. Colour plumping plum, Nails are SNS #309 (loving how strong and durable this technique is).
Are you ready to learn how to add more colour to your wardrobe?
I have a gift for you- the 'Perfect Wardrobe Colour Combinations' FREE guide.
It is a super easy guide so you can learn how to put colours together like a PRO and understand a bit more about the fun world of colour.
Make this week a fantastic one!
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DEVOTION// Spiritual refining
"Awake, O sword, against my shepherd!"…declares the LORD Almighty. "Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered. … In the whole land," declares the LORD, "two-thirds will be struck down and perish; yet one-third will be left in it. This third I will put into the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on my name and I will answer them; I will say, 'They are my people,' and they will say, 'The Lord is our God'" (Zechariah 13:7-9).
Refining sounds like such a positive procedure. I've never worked on an oil rig or witnessed an oil refinery in action, but I can guess some of the basics of that process. Crude oil in its naturally existing form is unusable. The dirt and impurities have to be removed before it can be turned into a product pure enough for us to use.
Refining's downside
Refining takes on a different vibe if I'm the one who needs to be refined. It's pretty easy to acknowledge that I'm not the kind of person God intended me to be. And my problems aren't merely superficial. I have to admit the impurity of the desires in my heart. I've picked up spiritually contaminated habits from the sinful world around me. I know I am not pure.
That doesn't mean I would look forward to a painful process of extracting all sorts of impurities from my soul. I can laugh when the disciples ran away in fear as Jesus was arrested the night before his crucifixion. But I have to acknowledge I don't always react in faith to what I see are threats to me and my faith. I expect my good behavior will bring about more blessings from God's hand. I would hope to see Christianity making the world a better place.
Our refined Shepherd
Actually, it's when the sword strikes and the Good Shepherd is struck, that's when God's refinery really kicks into gear. God used the arrest of Jesus and his death on the cross to refine my definition of what is good and positive. God brought about ultimate victory for all souls through the betrayal and death of Jesus.
The refining my heart needs now is to see God's victory even when my life doesn't go my way. God wants all of his sheep to be purified from a dependence on the temporary glory of earthly living. Throughout the painful procedure of spiritual refining, God wants me to know I am still his child. When my life is filled with pain and surrounded by the impurities of sin, God invites me to trust confidently that he is still my God.
Here we have a firm foundation, here the refuge of the lost; Christ's the rock of our salvation, his the name of which we boast. Lamb of God, for sinners wounded, sacrifice to cancel guilt-none shall ever be confounded who on him their hope have built. Amen.
(Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal: 327)
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Belle Rustique
Smoky quartz is a variety of quartz that varies in color from pale tan to deep chocolate brown. These particular stones are in a mid range. I've added 4mm sterling roundel spacers to separate each stone and finished the bracelet with a sterling rope toggle. As with all my jewelry, I use only sterling silver or gold-filled beads and wire. Careful attention to detail can be seen in the sterling crimp covers and the keepers attached to the clasp which protect the wire from abrasion.
Treat someone special to this one-of-a-kind gift or buy it for yourself.
This lovely bracelet measures 8" from tip to tip, and ideal length for a medium wrist.
Note: Smoky quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral with a hardness of 7. Like other quartz crystals, smoky quartz has a hexagonal crystal system and forms in prisms. It is found in many countries, including Brazil, Australia, Madagascar, Switzerland and the USA.
Enjoy this unique piece of hand-crafted jewelry.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Police arrested three people for the murders of two people in the Merrimac Manor community Friday.
Tyree Castile, 22, and two juveniles were charged with capital murder Tuesday morning.
They're charged with the deaths of Shawntia Jackson, 22, and Dajun Hardy-Sellers, 24, at a home Friday. Police said witnesses told them a child alerted them to the bodies in the home.
Investigators said they believe the killings were drug-related.
All three suspects are being held in the Madison County Jail without bond.
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A couple of long days. With an early start yesterday it was a late 10 pm finish after dropping Jean off at Maitland railway station to catch the bus to Stanthorpe for her mum's 80th birthday. An even longer stretch for Jean with the bus arriving in Stanthorpe at 5.30 am. As it is a surprise visit there will be some time to kill before knocking on an unsuspecting door. The train would be a nicer journey - except it stops at Armidale and a bus takes you to Tenterfield where you are stranded an hour from Stanthorpe. And then of course it is possible to drive.
Being alone means the chores have doubled and so an early start again checking cattle, moving irrigators and finish a run of fence before the weekend. It was 6 pm before the fire was started and fortunately there were a few leftovers in the refrigerator which could be warmed.
Can't not mention a book that Jean picked up at Tocal Field Days this year which has not left the bedside. "Story's Guide to Raising Chickens" by Gail Damerow. This is a real gem. Even I was surprised at the level of detail and breadth of coverage. I 've been toying with the idea of building an incubator after listening to a podcast from Self Sufficiency Homestead. Well look no further than this book. Over 30 pages of detail on everything you need to know about hatching eggs including temperature and humidity charts. What a phenomenal reference book. And not having a tablet means that the book can be propped up in the workshop. Also not having a printer means any material on the web has to be scribbled down if it is to be taken away from the laptop. Sometimes the old methods of access to information are useful.
Another journal kept here is our Vegetable Book. An double exercise page is devoted to each type of vegetables or fruits grown. Whenever a new tip or idea is successful it is noted against that vegetable. Over time a planting and growing guide is built up which can be referenced easily for a review. In the past it was a matter of referencing half a dozen or more vegetable growing books to freshen the memory on those difficult to grow or try and remember the changes made last time which contributed to a particular success. Not any longer, slowly a one stop visual guide has been building.


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Suspect in huge Capital One breach seeks release from jail | National News
News: Tom Brady: New England Patriots roster cuts 20 years off QB's age.
News: Israel army admits blindfolding Palestinians against protocol.
News: Statue of Liberty's welcome poem refers to European immigrants, Trump official claims.
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So Excited to be sharing this with you today! This past weekend I had the pleasure creating a Trick or Treat Halloween Party and photo shoot. This Party was featured on Amy Atlas Events! It is a huge honor and I wanted to share it with you! I will be doing a full post on this next week showing you all of the fabulous vendors that help to create this gorgeous party! I hope you like it!
Amy Atlas Feature Peek
Visit the Amy Atlas Blog to see the rest of the Feature! More details coming up next week!


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As a general surgeon treating veins, I see a lot of people who want their varicose veins to disappear. Sometimes they ask: If my veins are removed, where will all the blood go?
Where the blood goes is the problem. The blood in varicose veins is not flowing properly. It's trapped in slow-moving, ever-widening canals down your calves. If these "canals" are removed, then blood can get back to traveling in the faster moving "highways" that healthy veins are meant to be.
Some folks come in for varicose treatment with the misconception that their legs will look like a model's. Although I can promise you significant improvement in how your legs feel and look, I can't promise you the world. Women who want their legs to look the same as when they were 20 years old will be extremely disappointed. However, today's techniques are much more aesthetically pleasing than those in your grandmother's day.
Varicose veins result from "vein insufficiency," which occurs when the one-way valves in the surface veins fail. Blood from our legs needs to flow a long way upward to the heart. When valves fail, blood abnormally flows backward, forward, or just pools.
Why do valves become faulty? Many times it is an unlucky gene. Other causes include injury from trauma or clots that damage the valves. I see a number of athletic individuals who recall being hit repeatedly by softballs, basketballs or physical contact when they were younger. They're now seeing the results of the damage.
Very often pregnancy invites the development of varicose veins. Hormonal changes, higher blood volume and the weight of the baby combine to provide a "perfect storm," causing valves to fail and allowing varicose veins to develop. After delivery, many women will see their veins return to normal. For others, however, the beginning of their vein issues can be traced back to their childbearing years.
So what treatments are available? Compression stockings are often offered as a first line of treatment. The stockings may improve how your legs feel, but unfortunately, many people find the tight stockings more uncomfortable than the varicose veins themselves.
Common methods to treat varicose veins include:
Sclerotherapy: Used for spider veins or smaller varicose veins. This treatment involves injecting the veins with a compound that causes the vessels to seal themselves off and disappear. This often requires several treatments.
Microphlebectomy: Used for larger varicose veins. In this procedure, a small nick is made in the skin and the vein is "teased" out. It can frequently be performed in an office setting and the results are immediate.
Ablation: Refers to the elimination of a main surface vein that is feeding varicose veins. In past years, this vein was removed by "stripping" it out. Today, we "ablate" the vein with a catheter that is heated either by radiofrequency, which acts much like a microwave, or laser, which uses a hot light to seal the vein. Both have similar results.
Currently, insurance companies may cover vein treatment if a patient has such symptoms as clots, bleeding or non-healing sores on their legs. Insurance may also cover those who have consistent pain that prevents them from working efficiently. Sclerotherapy is not covered but is usually affordable.
We know that varicose veins don't threaten life or limb, but they sure can threaten self-image. Today, many options are available to improve how your legs look and feel.
Dr. Jon Oberg is a board-certified general surgeon at Tanner Clinic in Layton.


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- We practiced Symmetry at the school.
- Remember, if you are using a wide angle lens, you may experience some distortion, so maybe change your focal length to adjust for a better composition.
Study and practice the compositional technique of Symmetry.
- Try to find things that are as symmetrical as possible and make sure your personal angle is a straight on as possible to get the best shot.
- Take a look at excellent examples online. 500px, has some beautiful symmetry shots.
- Post some of your symmetry shots to your team and/or the main to get feedback.
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Post your very best Symmetry shot to your personal portfolio by Monday before class along with your writeup to it.
- Remember, writeup should include what you struggled with and learned during this exercise.


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This is the sporadic journal and on-going review of Fantasy Flight Games' excellent Star Wars Edge of the Empire role-playing game. This article is intended to help teach new players and players curious to know how this unusual system works.
This series will not be a detailed accounting of the events of the chronicle (campaign), instead it will focus on the highlights, concerns, and ideas that derive from playing. This series will have potential spoilers of the prepared adventures from several game books, supplements, and fan-made endeavors.
A Promise Made is a Debt Unpaid
The session started with the Obligation roll for the player group. The first session they escaped having one flare, but this session I rolled M2-LD's obligation. With a current group Obligation total of 65 it will happen frequently.
Obligation is a system in Edge of the Empire that treats the various bits of baggage that groups tend to accumulate for the Game Master to
torture them with use as story hooks in a consistent and mechanical manner. It helps beginning Game Masters understand why character background is so important, but also helps them not constantly pile it onto only one character. Unless that player just happens to have greedily opted for more of it or is simply really unlucky.
Obligations can include financial debts, blackmail, oaths, duties, obsessions, addictions, and a whole host of other role playing gold. Many of the weaknesses and flaws from other systems are included in the Obligation system. All players start the game with Obligation based upon the number of players in the group, and no player may ever have less than five obligation at any time. Obligation can and will fluctuate during the chronicle as players work off old ones and incur new and shinier ones.
Did the players steal from a hutt? Feel free to add obligation to reflect his resentment with perhaps Bounty Hunter, Debt, or Betrayal. Did the players need a quick spot of cash from the loan shark over in the cantina? Add Debt until they pay it back. Perhaps the player is wanted in multiple systems? Add Criminal instead.
While experience Game Masters do things like this all the time, the fact that a game has it codified makes it simple to use for new referees. It also has an in-game effect for all of the characters, regardless of whether anything happens during the session about the obligation they are still worrying about it and lose points from their Strain Threshold. This is temporary, but too much obligation could lead to regular reductions until it is lowered.
M2-LD's Obligation is Betrayal. He was Betrayed by his previous owner, mind-wiped, and sold to
a bunch of suckers the other player characters. The player did not want to know why, so we discussed it at creation and I came up with the back story. I plan to use it as a continuing side plot, so I will not reveal it now.
Since M2-LD's obligation flared, he started detecting program artifacts from before the mind wipe. This causes additional Strain, but also gives the character the hint that something is not quite right in his systems. I have small ideas like this for all of the player characters, working up from hints, to encounters, and later to nemeses and organizations.
This system seems to work best with a little forethought and brainstorming. You don't have to derail the current plot just because a specific character's obligation was rolled. Keep the plan, just use it as a B-plot for the session. Give a little bit more depth to the story you are currently weaving.
The Second Session
The second session of Trouble Brewing slowed down just a bit, mostly due to the caution of the players once they realized a sizable gang of thugs were looking for them. Cautious players are rarely a bad thing, but this game is really designed to be fast paced with pulp action elements. It just didn't feel right, so I kept nudging my players into less thought – more action!
We opened with Kyra having a pleasant discussion and having dinner with the rodian atlas maker. The faithful droid M2-LD was off in the corner acting oddly, still dealing with his Obligation. A simple conversation transpired, but the wrong questions were asked and not a lot was learned. The lack of rules for social combat really sticks out after playing the Dresden Files version of FATE. They wouldn't have been necessary for this scene, but it still came to mind. After a few short scenes, the player characters regrouped back at the Last Call to prepare for the ambush.
The ambush itself was turned about on its head by the player characters. They traveled to the gang's base and were trying to break in when they returned. A large fight ensued and I have to say I was pleased with the first actual fire-fight. The less combat oriented characters were still able to hold their own, and Bren did not gobble up all the glory.
The action was fun, and fast paced but with plenty of complexity. My biggest complaint was how we kept slipping back into the standard "<roll>, you peek around the corner and fire off a couple shots from him behind cover and hit for 6 damage". While the game is focused to keep us from backsliding even as the heat ratchets up, it can still get dry if the players get too concerned about their characters. An all too common complaint, and not one that is the fault of the system. If anything, the way dice pools are determined with situational modifiers and upgrades helps to keep the scene alive for the players.
Turn Your Wounds into Wisdom
I have a confession to make. During the combat, I had the minion group and one of the other minions focus on one weaker character. I wanted to see how well Kothri could handle taking damage and how critical hits would work out. I have to say I was pleased.
While the dice pool system limits critical hits to various amounts of advantage (which never seemed to accumulate for either side) or Triumph (which also never seemed to be rolled for a strike roll), it will automatically occur when the Wound Threshold of a character is exceeded. To me this makes perfect sense and is very similar to the "Taken out of Action" decision in FATE.
Instead of a moderate consequence like in FATE, I had the player roll on the d100 Critical hit chart. Every unhealed critical hit the character already possesses will add a bonus of +10 to that roll. At 141+ the character will die, so combat retains some of the edge needed for dramatic purposes but isn't as kill happy as games such as HackMaster or Cyberpunk 2020. It is a good and balanced wound system, which I have to say I enjoyed playing out.
The end of the battle is roughly where our second session ended, so we will have to wait until next time to play through the healing rules. They looted the corpses, raided the safe house, and found the droid they were looking for. Next week they travel to find Bandin Dobah, but they still haven't decided if they are going for the Imperial Bounty, the Hutt Bounty, or strike some sort of deal with the dastard.
Ah well, such is life on the Edge of the Empire.


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Bearing in mind that letters on nails is going to be a 'thing' these little stickers from NPW caught my eye.. along with the kittens and budgies! They're so cute!
They're not amazing quality but pink kittens on nails..? OMG! Actually in this pic I haven't top-coated so I imagine with a couple of coats of clear top coat they'll look much more settled into the nails – I'm wearing them here over 1D nail polish – and I never thought I'd have that sentence to write ;-). The stickers aren't yet on the NPW site, but while I was browsing I came across the world's biggest Never Do This – coming up in the next post.
NPW is just fun stuff – it's not meant to be serious but the kitten stickers I can totally see being loved by little girls and grown-up girls!
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I need to get some of the cat ones for my sister's birthday, do you know when they will be available to buy?


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For Moe's President Bruce Schroder, culture and individuality go a long way.
Back in 2016, Moe's Southwest Grill literally gave Chipotle a run for its money—the smaller chain unseated Chipotle as Brand of the Year in the fast-casual Mexican restaurant category. That's a pretty big honor for a brand less than half the size of Chipotle (Moe's clocks in at more than 650 locations, while Chipotle has well over 2,000).
Walk into any Moe's locations in the U.S. today, and the first thing you'll hear is the entire staff enthusiastically greeting you. Saying "hello" is part of the fast-casual Mexican chain's appeal to creating a friendly and inviting atmosphere for families. And since making its debut in late 2000 (seven years after Chipotle) in Atlanta, Georgia, Moe's quickly made a name for itself in a crowded category because of that unrivaled culture.
Simply put, the Moe's experience is one that customers can feel good about—from the service to the menu. Moe's has long distinguished itself from other fast casual restaurants with fresh and healthy ingredients. There are no microwaves, freezers, trans fats, or MSG at Moe's. The chicken is cage-free and steroid-free, the pork is grain-fed, the steak is grass-fed and the tofu is organic. There are also over 20 different gluten-free ingredients and the grilled vegetables are prepared on a separate surface from the meat to accommodate vegetarians. Moe's cares about the environment, too—a priority that's evident in the food they serve and the buildings they serve it out of. In June of 2011, a Moe's in Vermont became the first restaurant of any kind in the state to earn an LEED Silver certification. A few months later, a location in Atlanta became a 2 Star Certified Green Restaurant.
For all of these reasons and more, Moe's is on the cusp of significant expansion. According to Bruce Schroder, the president of Moe's, success for this brand has everything to do with promoting a culture that celebrates individuality. For starters, Moe's is an acronym, not a person--it stands for "Musicians, Outlaws and Entertainers." And it has everything to do with the irreverent attitude and sense of independence that fuels the brand every single day.
"At Moe's, we want to promote an environment where customers and employees alike can be themselves. When I came on board as the president of Moe's, I made it my goal to shepherd a culture that people genuinely wanted to be a part of," Schroder said. "That came down to creating a sense of self-awareness about who we are as a brand and what our mission is. And that ultimately sets a great foundation for everything we do."
Schroder joined Moe's in 2015, after serving as president of Regus Express North America, where he commercialized a new retail concept designed to better serve mobile workers. Schroder previously served as chief operating officer and president of stores for Jamba Juice, where he led the revitalization of the domestic business and supply chain. In his most recent role at Moe's, Schroder quickly recognized one important priority—putting the interests of the brand's owners and employees first. So, from day one, it was crucial that every single Moe's restaurant was filled with people who were courageous and curious. They had to be the right cultural fit for the brand. And they couldn't be afraid to genuinely say "Welcome to Moe's" whenever a customer walked through the door.
"At Moe's our franchisees are very passionate about their business. They take what they do personally. As the president of Moe's, it was about recognizing that it's not about the corporate team. It's about the franchisees and their restaurants. When you learn that, you don't get sidetracked," Schroder said. "I'm a firm believer that the employees are the most important part of a brand. That's why, at Moe's, we call our team members 'roadies.' They're there to make the store great. And it helps to create a strong sense of belonging and a familial bond that you can only find at Moe's."
Today, it's clear that people-first mentality is working. Moe's has since gone from a regional entity to a national one. It's built a culture that franchisees are passionate about. And Moe's also achieved one of the largest brand equity increases over a three-year period, according to The Harris Poll, which measures brands' health based on familiarity, quality and purchase consideration.
To continue driving Moe's forward in the years ahead, Schroder believes success will come down to one important belief—always strive to be different, both as a leader and as a brand.
"I'm a big believer in oxymorons. They're a great construct to building a brand. If you're truly differentiated, you're delivering two or more things you wouldn't expect together," Schroder said. "As a leader it's key that you don't take yourself too seriously, but also take yourself seriously. It's about the rest of your team—not you. Don't get too caught up in a leadership role. But on the other hand, you need to understand your impact—you have a tremendous responsibility to your entire system and giving them something to work for every day. Do your best to give them something to believe in."


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Team Building Activities for Your Corporate Event
For a corporation or business to run successfully all of its parts must come together successfully. This could be difficult if no one in the office has the teamwork mentality. If this is the case in your office it may be time to think about corporate team building activities to get your office and team members back on track with one another. It could also boost productivity and a more effective and efficient work environment.
Improving morale is one thing that can be accomplished during corporate team building activities. Team building usually happens naturally when teams are having fun together. Team work is crucial and Continue Reading 5 Comments


text: 10 Must-Try Tastes in Kentucky Blog | January 30, 2018 | By Laura Zolman Kirk Best Bites of the Bluegrass 1 of 11Sarah Jane SandersBest Bites of the BluegrassOnce when traveling as a teenager through New England, my family and I struck up conversation with a couple German tourists. They asked us where we were from; we said Kentucky. Then they asked, "Why should we come to Kentucky? What's to see there?"My answer was likely something vague about horses. As young as I was, I don't know if my mind even went to bourbon then.Since this conversation, I've lived in London and now North Carolina. I've traveled across the U.S. and to Turkey, France, Belgium, and Egypt. In the process, longing has made my heart grow fonder; I've fallen ever more deeply in love with my home state.The German tourists' question and my answer still haunts me today … for all I left unsaid. Sure, there are horses, but there is also driving through the backroads of horse country along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, there is hiking and mountain climbing galore at Red River Gorge, boundless history, so many good-hearted people, and, actually, a lot of good food, too.Here, I've collected a few of my favorite bites across the bluegrass. This list may be based on bias and nostalgia, but I think you will enjoy these spots, nevertheless.Pictured is Crank & Boom. But first, the Bluebird 2 of 11Laura Zolman KirkBut first, the BluebirdNo other establishment has shaped my love of food as much as the Bluebird, which is located in downtown Stanford—a 17-minute drive from Centre College where I went to school. Sure, there were restaurants within walking distance of our dorms in Danville, but I'd choose a trip to the Bluebird every single time. From the booths, to the light fixtures, sweets, teas, meats, veggies, and grains—Chef William Hawkins has created an establishment that is local in every way. And the community, in return, supports him fully. They recognize suppliers as neighbors all over the menu and keep coming back for more. Take note: this is how an experienced, well-trained chef enters a small town. And it doesn't hurt that Hawkins' food is crave-worthy. For breakfast, my favorites are The B.E.L.T.A. Sandwich—bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, and avocado—and the Blueberry Crunchcakes—blueberry buttermilk pancakes topped with granola (pictured). For lunch and dinner, my philosophy is to order anything covered in the restaurant's smoked gouda cream sauce—so yum! And I always leave with something sweet from Bluebird's rotating assortment of baked goods. Midway all day 3 of 11The Midway BakeryMidway all dayI was just remembering how much I enjoyed baking with Weisenberger Mills' flours. My husband took me to this Midway-based mill a few years back for my birthday, and it was such a treat. Even in the dead of winter, the waterfall by the mill was a sight to behold, and I got to pick up my stash of meals and flours while there. If you find yourself in the area—I'm looking at you, Bourbon Trailers—Midway is a must. On top of the mill, there's James Beard nominee Ouita Michel's Holly Hill Inn and The Midway Bakery close by and lots of delightful merchants downtown to keep you busy for an afternoon. Pro-tip: Michel does a Chocolate Bourbon Pecan pie (pictured), which I would describe as my childhood in a shell. If you ask any Kentuckian, they'd call such a pie a "Derby Pie," but in hushed tones as the company Kern's trademarked the name away from everyone who enjoys making her grandma's recipe for the iconic Kentucky event. #notbitter A bite with your bourbon 4 of 11Maker's MarkA bite with your bourbonVisiting a distillery during a visit to Kentucky is a necessary experience. My favorite is Buffalo Trace, but I challenge you to discover yours. The big guys like Woodford Reserve, Four Roses, and Maker's Mark are within spitting distance of one another (not really, but you can do them all in a day), and there are a few nouveau craft distilleries popping up, too, like Bluegrass Distillers in Lexington. While you're sampling the hard stuff, it's a good idea to fill up at one of the dining establishments the bourbon makers have brought to campuses, like the new Star Hill Provisions headed up by Chef Newman Miller at Maker's Mark. Lean into the Kentucky experience and get the hot brown (pictured)—country ham with roasted turkey, bechamel sauce, bacon, cheese, and tomatoes, all on toast. This is my childhood bubbling in a skillet. Korean Kentuckian 5 of 11Dan Dry PhotographyKorean KentuckianReal talk: I haven't actually been to Chef Edward Lee's restaurants. But Lord knows how long 610 Magnolia and MilkWood in Louisville have been on my list! I've read Lee's book Smoke & Pickles front to back and even painted a quote from it to hang on my wall—"It's the act of distilling beauty from the imperfections that exist around us" (it's about bourbon, but, also, life). He is pulling all these parallels between the Kentucky cuisine I grew up on and the Korean cuisine of his background that I am so interested in learning more about. Think Kentucky BBQ Lamb (that's right, we barbecue lamb in the western part of the state) with bibb lettuce, boiled peanuts, and rice vermicelli, or a Catfish Kamaboko with sugar cane, pink peppercorn mayo, and country ham furikake. If you are in Louisville and don't make it to one of these restaurants, you are a disappointment. Shake it up 6 of 11Shaker Village of Pleasant HillShake it upI didn't realize how special Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg was until I took a class studying utopian communities at Centre. The history of this nearly extinct religious community is fascinating, and I have always had an affinity for the simple, stripped-down design of 3,000-acre village. Growing up, we'd visit for holiday teas with my grandmother, who was a potter and would sell "Shaker ladies" made from clay in the village's gift shop. At Centre, the destination was a welcome escape from campus, just a few miles down the road. At the village's restaurant, The Trustees' Table, I'd recommend the cornmeal-fried catfish, but, whatever you order for your meal, it should be followed by a slice of Shaker Lemon Pie (pictured). This tart delight is complex and satisfying, most likely due to the Shakers' whole-lemon philosophy. Bourbon balls aplenty 7 of 11Ruth Hunt CandiesBourbon balls aplentyI'm biased, but it doesn't get much better than Ruth Hunt Candies' caramels. There's also the cream candy—yes, you should try a Blue Monday—as well as bourbon balls abound. I grew up in Mt. Sterling, where the factory is based, and have had the pleasure of touring a few times. If you are looking for a gift to bring back to friends, a box of bourbon balls fitted in the company's equine box collection is a solid choice. Cut to the cupcake 8 of 11Caramanda's Bake ShoppeCut to the cupcakeMy sweet tooth is showing in these last few entries, but no trip to Lexington is complete without a visit to one of Caramanda's Bake Shoppe locations. It's hard to choose, so I usually walk out with a selection of cupcakes from Chocolate Explosion to White Chocolate Raspberry. Cold-as-ice Ale-8 9 of 11Ale-8-OneCold-as-ice Ale-8Another favorite from my hometown of Mt. Sterling is Berryman's Tastytreat, a family-owned, quick-service joint near downtown. You want to get one of the famous chili dogs and pair it with an Ale-8, a must-try local soda mixing ginger and citrus flavors that here is served so cold you can see ice bits floating to the top. #heaven Yes, Mediterranean 10 of 11Laura Zolman KirkYes, MediterraneanWhen mom took my husband and I to Nefertiti Fresh Food Restaurant on Winchester Road in Lexington for a quick bite after visiting my grandparents over the holidays, I was floored. My husband and I had just been to Egypt for a 10-day trip in late September, and this was the best Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine… I have ever had. The spicy chicken platter is where it's at, people. Save room for ice cream 11 of 11Sarah Jane SandersSave room for ice creamFollowing Crank & Boom on Instagram was, at the same time, an amazing and awful decision. I love to to see all the shop's creative flavors—C&B's sundae creations are too beautiful for words—but the shop's posts are torture to witness from states away in North Carolina. Visit one of C&B's locations in Lexington and grab a scoop of Kentucky Blackberry & Buttermilk ice cream, a Bourbon Ball Sundae (pictured) with bourbon-honey ice cream, chocolate bomb sauce and candied pecans, or a Kentucky Coffee with with Buffalo Trace bourbon and bourbon cream. Previous Next


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Working out has so many benefits and it has a direct effect on the muscle tissue. Even more when lifting heavy weights. No matter if you are doing aerobic classes, lifting or going for a run … When the resistance of the muscle is more intense than to what you are normally used to, the process of building new muscle mass will be activated. With higher intensity during your workout, the muscle will show small tears in the tissue. That´s totally normal and nothing to worry about. Muscle soreness is nothing else than your muscle having microscopic tears in its tissue.
The right nutrition will now speed up the recovery process and build up stronger muscle mass.
Recovery nutrition
With the right nutrition, it is in your hand if you can make progress and reach your goals. That can be muscle building or weight loss or to improve your endurance. I want to show that the right nutrition is crucial for a fast recovery and therefore I want to give you an overview of the role of carbohydrates and protein. They build (besides hydration) the basis of recovery.
Eating carbs after your workout is beneficial because it refills the glycogen stores that were used for the exercise. Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrates in the human body. Your workout won´t be successful when your glycogen stores are not properly filled to provide the fuel you need.
Having carbs after your work is even more important when your next workout is less than 24 hours away. Because it takes approximately 24 hours until the glycogen stores are fully charged again.
Now you can imagine why for example two workouts a day can be more harmful than effective. When you are training in the morning and having a second workout later that same day the glycogen stores had no time to fill up again. Make sure you eat foods rich in carbohydrates in between your sessions.
To always have the best outcome of your workout and highest performance, the right nutrition and recovery nutrition is essential.
Weightlifting as well as cardio training can cause damage to muscle protein which results in small tears in the tissue. Our body recognizes the tears and reacts with a synthesis of new proteins to repair the damage. The process of remodeling normally takes up to 24-48 hours after a single workout. The most intensity of the process will be directly after the physical activity.
Having a protein-rich meal afterward (or a protein shake) has a positive effect on the muscle protein synthesis. Our body digests the protein we eat and breaks it down into the smallest parts (known as amino acids). The amino acids can then be assembled into new muscle proteins. During that time of recovery and muscle building, it is very important to provide high-quality protein that includes the essential amino acids. Those can´t be built from our body itself and therefore they have to be given by a protein-rich foods. You will find essential amino acids in lean meat, eggs or milk and also in a combination of whole grains with legumes for example.


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We recommend arriving in Iceland a day or two before the first day of your tour. This will give you some time to adjust to the time difference. On the morning of the first day of your tour, you'll either be picked up in Reykjavik or from Keflavik International Airport, depending on when you decided to arrive in Iceland. On the morning of the last day of your tour, you'll be dropped off in Reykjavik or at Keflavik International Airport, depending on if you have a departing flight that day or have decided to extend your stay in Iceland.
Preparing for Your Trip
The key to Icelandic summer weather is layering under waterproof rain jackets and pants. Think 45-50°F and rain and wind for the worst scenario and T-shirt weather for the best.
What to bring:
- Bathing suit
- Sunglasses
- Sleeping mask
- Ear plugs
- Waterproof jacket with hood (please don't bring a long coat for riding)
- Quilted vest or jacket and/or warm fleece to wear under jacket, especially if you're out all day.
- Waterproof footwear – paddock boots, hiking boots, high boots, preferably with some sort of heel for riding.
- Helmet (or use Hestaland's) with rain proof cover *
- Buffs and/or balaclavas (open-faced) are great to wear under helmets
- Outer fleece-lined windstop layer to wear under jacket
- Waterproof pants to wear over breeches
- Waterproof riding gloves
- Warm (woolen or fleece) sweater
- Layering tops & t-shirts (cotton, Coolmax)
- Long underwear (protects also from chaffing)
- Warm socks (1 pair/day)
- Riding pants
- Band-aids and second skin plasters for chaffing
- Gnat net head cover
- Sunscreen for face and lips
- Slippers, shoes like Crocs or warm socks for wearing inside the guesthouse (in Iceland everyone takes their shoes/boots off when inside)
* Hestaland has helmets of all sizes for you to use. However, we can not promise to have the perfect helmet for you. So if you have a kind you really like, we recomend that you bring it.
There is a washer and dryer at your disposal if you need to do laundry during your stay.
Hestaland provides saddle bags for treks. Bring toilet paper, Kleenex, Ziploc bags, any medication you need, string to tie stuff onto the saddle, sunglasses, etc. You will also be given a canteen for water.
The electric current in Iceland is 220 volts, 50 HZ AC
Hair dryers are available in every room. Other appliances: bring ones with dual current or you need a converter. You will need adaptor plugs for computers and phones, which don't need converters.
Check with your cell phone provider for cell and data coverage to start when you get off the plane. Also, let your credit card companies know you will be abroad. Use WiFi wherever available. Iceland is a very wired country.
ALMOST everything you need, including many over-the-counter meds, is available in Borgarnes, but bring any meds or other items you really can't live without (i.e. sunglasses, contacts, eyeglasses). Note that despite rainy weather, there is little humidity in Iceland, and you will need good moisturizers. Eye masks and earplugs may help if you are a light sleeper, though the guesthouse has good impervious curtains.
WHAT YOU CAN'T GET: Prilosec or Nexium, antibiotic ointment
Wine and beer are complementary with dinner at Hestaland. However, you are welcome to bring alcohol. The best place to buy it is at the duty-free store in the airport on your way out of arrivals. Everywhere else is expensive, but there is a Vinbuðin (liquor store) in Borgarnes, which is open 11:00-6:00 pm.
Passport, driver's license, a list of health problems and specifics of prescription meds (best to bring the original bottle), copy of eyeglass/contact prescription, ATM and credit cards. Keep a photocopy of your passport separate from the original.
Get a receipt and VAT forms for larger purchases so you can claim a refund at the airport. Be prepared to show customs the items you have purchased before check-in.
Other suggestions:
Pack outerwear in garbage bags so you can take it back dirty. Also, bring a couple of ziploc bags for wet bathing suits
It is important to follow the regulations regarding the disinfecting of used riding gear. Riding gear (boots, riding trousers, jackets, hats, gloves, etc.) needs to be washed (40°C) or dry cleaned. Leather items which can not be washed or dry cleaned need to be disinfected at least five days prior to arriving in Iceland. The Icelandic Veterinary Authority recommends the broad-spectrum disinfectant Virkon-S or Nolvasan (Hibiclens for humans, available at the drugstore) for disinfection. Saddles, bridles and other used leather gear as well as waxed canvas outerwear (eg Outback jackets etc) may not be brought into the country.
Please understand that these precautions are necessary because there are no contagious animal diseases in Iceland. Horses are not vaccinated and are therefore susceptible to infectious agents from abroad. Please help us protect Iceland's fragile nature!
The weather in Iceland is relatively good during the summer months, averaging 55-65°F. Having said that, there is no guarantee with Icelandic weather. It's best to come prepared, so you can adjust accordingly. We find that layering is the best approch.
We have horses for all skill levels and plan our rides so that everyone has fun. Each ride is led by a professional riding instructor and horse trainer who shares tips and tricks for getting the smoothest, most comfortable tölt (the Icelandic horse's signature gait). The first day and a half you'll be paired with a horse based on what we know about you or from your answers to your pre-trip questionnaire. We will do our best to find the right horse for you. Then we have the first day and half to tweak these matches. The intent of that first day and a half is to find a suitable horse for you and for you to learn about your four-legged partner before heading out.
We'll be happy to quote you a price that excludes the riding component and only includes food and lodging. While you are out riding with the group during the day, your partner will be on his or her own. There is no shortage of options, which include golfing, hiking, sightseeing, snowmobiling, glacier walking, etc.. Your spouce can also purchase short rides via Stadarhus while the group is on the trek.
Yes! Any break you take from Facebook will be of your own volition.
The electrical current in Iceland is 220 volts. So if you are coming from a country where the voltage is different, such as the US, you need to be careful when plugging in electronics. Luckily, most small electronic devices, such as phones, laptops and tablets are designed to run on 100-240V (but be sure to check the charger). In that case, you only need an adapter plug to allow your device plug to fit into an Icelandic outlet. You can buy a small adapter plug on Amazon before your trip. For most other electronics, such as hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons, you'll need a voltage converter, so we recommend leaving those types of electronics at home.


text: So as much as I love Sarah Shahi the biggest reason I watched Life was because Damian Lewis is such a good actor. So when he popped up in Homeland I had to watch it. It is very compelling television and probably my favorite show of the moment. Sadly I found out today that the current President of the United States also loves the show. Well this makes it just that much harder to watch it. But I will soldier on like a good Drinking Man. I will just need one extra ESB to get me there. Fuck, why does he always ruin things for me?


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The game is on and a huge challenge faces every Floridian to rally policymakers to do the right thing for the planet, the Everglades, and the Florida Bay.
In the face of climate deniers like Rubio this will require persistence, creativity, and determination. But, as we know, nothing good comes without hard work. And this will definitely require work.
Floridians must begin a drum beat to let their elected policymakers know exactly how to represent their constituents. For those of us who have the Florida Bay as our backyard - for ALL Americans - that means immediate Everglades ecosystem aid.
Tell elected officials early and often what you expect of their performance. It's easy. Highlight and copy the following. Then read on and click to send each policymaker an e-mail.
Congratulations on your victory. I look forward to, and thank you for your public service. Serving Florida means you must make Everglades restoration your top priority. It requires immediate action. The need and will is clear. It's ACTION that's missing. The Central Everglades Restoration Project and Central Everglades Planning Project have been in place for decades. More than 75% of Floridians voted in 2014 for the Florida Water and Land Conservation Initiative (Amendment 1). The Florida Senate and House this year passed Legacy Florida in order to prioritize the Central Everglades Restoration Project (CERP). I urge you to align with incoming Florida Senate President, Senator Joe Negron, and his initiative to buy 60,000 acres for a clean water reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee - a plan which has held scientific and political support for decades. Nothing short of complete support and action towards these and all Everglades restoration efforts will be acceptable. Thank you.
Below, each official's name is linked to their web page, with addresses and phone numbers. The buttons open a window to their e-mail: Just click, paste and send.
U.S. Senator: Marco Rubio
Congressional Representative, Dist. 26: Carlos Curbelo
State Senator: Anitere Flores
State Representative, Dist. 120: Holly Raschein
Governor Rick Scott
Monroe County, FL Supervisor of Elections - Nov. 16 Election Results
Florida Water and Land Conservation Initiative, Ballotpedia
It's Now or Neverglades, The Everglades Foundation
Understanding the Conversation: Everglades Acronyms and Terminology


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Twilight Program
Hunterdon Central's Twilight Program offers an individualized program in an environment structured for success. The program was developed for students who find the traditional program at Hunterdon Central incompatible with their individual and educational needs.
The goal of the Twilight Program is to provide students with an alternative, positive school environment in a non-traditional setting, which supports their success and ultimately leads to high school graduation. The program is staffed by Hunterdon Central teachers, a full-time nurse and is also supported by site-based counselors from Hunterdon Medical Center. The Twilight Program's objectives are aligned with the goals for an alternative program recommended in N.J.A.C 6A: 16-8.
The Twilight Program is designed for a wide variety of students. It enables some students to complete their graduation requirements and graduate early; it enables others to incorporate vocational training into their daily schedules. It meets the needs of students who are experiencing difficulty in making adequate progress toward graduation. It also offers an alternative for students who are experiencing social/emotional issues, whose concerns have not been remediated with traditional intervention techniques, strategies and programs.
Students interested in the Twilight Program should contact their school counselor, case manager or vice principal. You may also contact the Program Coordinator, Vice Principal Barbara Manfredi at908 284-7132 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you would like to learn more about Hunterdon Central's Twilight Program, or if you are wondering if this option may be an answer for your educational needs, we welcome your calls and questions. Ms. Manfredi will be happy to meet with students and parents to discuss the program, your needs and the process involved in choosing the Twilight Program as your path to a successful future.


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When it comes to refugees, I would be surprised if you didn't have a strong opinion. Maybe you are calling for a removal of the temporary ban on refugees, including those from Muslim countries. Or maybe you think a temporary ban on refugees from the seven Muslim countries is necessary for our country's safety. Both the […]-Read More
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Home Addition Lexington KY (1)
Dream Construction Co. specializes in room additions in Las Vegas and the surrounding areas. The design, plan, and construction of a room addition can be as complex as building a new home from the ground up. No matter the size or scale of your home addition, DM Building will provide meticulous craftsmanship while delivering unmatched professional service and attention at every step.
What I am talking about is avoiding the mess and fuss of traditional framed construction and getting your room addition back on budget and in the time frame you need it to be. By adding a Sun Room for example, you could have a new room on your home in less than 2 weeks build time!
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For homeowners who desperately need more space and have no problem packing up and moving, we won't discourage you from doing so. But if a homeowner is skeptical about a move, and doesn't know how to answer the last few questions, we suggest using our Hampton Roads area room addition service to gain the space they need.


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Angels Interrupted
Not long before three o'clock on Sunday, dozens of passengers who had boarded a U.S. Airways Express flight were asked to deplane. Their flight would be delayed, and most knew why without anyone giving a reason. President Obama and his family were due to arrive on the Vineyard.
Inside the Plane View cafe when the cry went up that Marine One was in sight, diners and staff crowded the corner window for a glimpse of the First Family. A few minutes later the U.S. Airways passengers were headed up the stairs again, having experienced a small inconvenience or lucky sighting, depending on their circumstances.
For those in critical health who depend on the extraordinary Angel Flight service, the circumstances are different and the inconvenience is more than unlucky.
Temporary flight restrictions are a fact of life when the President visits, and even more so since September eleventh. These restrictions are all in the name of security, and no one doubts their importance.
A nonprofit organization that flies patients to needed medical treatments at no cost, Angel Flights announced this week that it could not fly due to the flight restrictions, even though it was reported two weeks ago that the restrictions would not affect the service. It is not clear what happened.
How many Islanders are affected? One is Dede Hagen, a well-known teacher at the Martha's Vineyard Public Charter School who is undergoing treatment for cancer. Mrs. Hagen's husband telephoned the Gazette to say that they were due to travel to Boston for a medical appointment on Monday, but that Angel Flight had called to say they should make other arrangements.
Thankfully in this instance, Cape Air stepped in to fly Mrs. Hagen to Boston.
Clearly there is an easy solution at hand to this problem. But federal aviation officials should address it immediately, because a week can be a long time for someone waiting for medical treatment.


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Q: What does it mean when the zone is "off"?
A: It means that the system will not care about the temperature in thos zone at all, other than recording it if it is configured to do so.
Q: How do the dampers behave in the zone that is off?
A: The dampers will stay open when the HVAC unit is off, to give other systems (forced ventilation, humidifiers, dehumidifiers) chance to work without obstruction. The dampers will stay closed when the HVAC unit is running, unless there is a need to dump excess static pressure, in which case they will open barely enough to provide that.
Use Cases
- You don't need your bedroom at day, you may safely shut it off.
- You don't need anything other than the bedroom at night, you may safely shut it off.


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19th Annual Golf Scramble - Friday, August 14/
There's still room for you on the tee! Join us next Friday, August 14th!
Grab some friends and join us for this 4-person Golf Scramble. Two levels (9 and 18 holes, see box below for details) available!
Awards to the 1st, 7th, and 13th place teams in each level and for "Camp Spirit" and "Most Entertaining". A scrumptious meal will follow.
Friday August 14th
10-5 pm or 12-5 pm
Mesaba Country Club 415 E 51st St Hibbing, MN 55746 (Click Here for Directions)
Call 800.331.5148 or email firstname.lastname@example.com by Tuesday, August 11th to sign up!
Tentative Schedule:
10:00 am Registration for Savvy Competitors
11:00 am Golfing begins for Savvy Competitors
12:00 pm Registration for Weekend Warriors
1:00 pm Golfing begins for Weekend Warriors
4:00 pm Dinner & Awards
Event Fee:
(includes golf, dinner, and prizes)
Savvy Competitor (18 holes*) - $375/team of 4 or $100/person
*Golf Cart included
Weekend Warrior (9 holes**) - $200/team of 4 or $60/person
**Golf Cart not included. If needed, please contact VLM


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We give an easily checkable algebraic condition which implies that two elements of a finitely generated free group are members of distinct doubly-twisted conjugacy classes with respect to a pair of homomorphisms. We further show that this criterion is satisfied with probability 1 when the homomorphisms and elements are chosen at random.
Copyright 2010 Elsevier, Topology and its Applications
NOTICE: this is the author's version of a work that was accepted for publication in Topology and its Applications. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Topology and its Applications [157, 10-11, 2010] DOI: 10.1016/j.topol.2010.02.017
Publication Title
Topology and its Applications
Repository Citation
Staecker, Christopher P., "Typical elements in free groups are in different doubly-twisted conjugacy classes" (2010). Mathematics Faculty Publications. 23.
Published Citation
Staecker, P. Christopher. 2010. Typical elements in free groups are in different doubly-twisted conjugacy classes. Topology and its Applications 157 (10-11), 1736-1741.
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It's tough. Don't be fooled.
It's not easy to maintain strength, maintain fitness, maintain endurance, and maintain flexibility. It's not. Especially when others are counting on you to do it and never drop the ball, forget the baby's schedule, and never return an exam late.
It's not simple.
It's not simple to figure out how to remove the complex layers of strained relationships, career work, personal establishment, growth, development and forward motion. Especially when the world changes at the drop of a dime and the value of a dollar dissipates like vapor from a stream.
It's not fair.
It's not fair to be fair, just to be unfair from beign fair.
Maintaining wellness is not a lot of things.
But one thing it is: It is possible.
You just have to believe it.


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Looking for Preschool programming over February Break? Come down to Backyard Growers for fun, hands-on activities specially tailored for the youngest gardeners. Children will learn all about how soil helps their garden grow! Children will meet some worms, make a vegetable craft and plant a windowsill garden to take home! Choose drop off or stay with your child for the hour. Please pre-register at our eventbrite here.
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Earlier Event: February 21Elementary Kids Workshop: Sun & Water
Later Event: February 23Elementary Kids Workshop: Space & Seeds


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What is Ogomax?
Ogomax is a product for which very little information can be found. It does not appear to have its own website but is sold through an online retailer which does provide some details for the brand.
It is to be used as a way to support the intensity of the orgasm for both men and women, but also supports semen volume and testosterone levels in men.
There is no clinical evidence shown as to how it actually does this and no customer testimonials or FAQ section is provided for the prospective consumer.
Ogomax is more affordable than comparable brands, costing $29.95 per bottle. The manufacturer does provide a 40-day money back guarantee but offers no instructions on the dosage or guide as to how soon results can be expected.
Ogomax Claims & Features – What You Need To Know?
There are absolutely no details provided for the Ogomax formula, apart from the fact that it is an all-natural blend. If it has the ability to raise testosterone levels, it may contain Tribulus and possibly a form of Ginseng for energy and Horny Goat Weed to act as an aphrodisiac.
It is not advised however to take any medication without knowing exactly what it contains due to the risk of allergic reactions or side effects.
What are the Benefits of Ogomax?
- It is affordable
- The product has a 40-day money back guarantee
- It can be used by both sexes
What are the Drawbacks of Ogomax?
- The product information is extremely limited
- No ingredients are listed
- No customer testimonials are shown
- The manufacturer is unknown
- No clinical studies are provided
Ogomax Review – The Bottom Line
Ogomax is not a recommended product for the obvious reason that so little is known about it. Any manufacturer who wants to professionally market his product must supply more details, particularly when the product in question is to be ingested.
With countless male enhancement supplements available on the market today it seems impossible to find "the right one." Sexual performance declines naturally as men age, which may contribute to feelings of inadequacy or embarrassment. Male enhancement supplements should be based on four key factors: active ingredients, ability to support sexual stamina, enhance arousal, improved* sexual desire and backed by clinical studies.
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Eloquent Weddings & Events provides creative design, planning and coordination services for weddings, events, private parties, and special occasions. We have a range of modern wedding props and glamorous wedding ceremony hire options that will help set-the-scene for a memorable event. Our elegant theme-hire & wedding services will ensure your ceremony is 'everything you imagined'.
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The Communication Workers Friendly Society has slammed the Government and the FSA for rubber-stamping changes to financial products which the society believes are detrimental to the people the regulator is trying to help.
Chief executive Edward Chapman says the Government and the FSA's support of Sandler's no-advice framework proves that the regulator and the Government have failed to understand the target audience of low to middle-earners.
Chapman says that when people on low incomes do not save it is because they cannot see the point of saving and by stripping out advice, Sandler products will fail to convince people in these groups of the need to save for their future.
He asserts that with CWFS's customers, who are mainly postal workers, earning on average of £15,000, the mutual has seen at first-hand what Sandler's target market needs.
Advice needs to be at the heart of the savings equation when planning to sell products to "poorer people", says Chapman.
As an alternative to Sandler, CWFS is looking to launch new initiatives to advise and sell savings products that can include advice.
Chapman says: "The FSA's present research on the sales process of stakeholder products has come up with a false positive. It has not looked at the issue of what type of advice that this market sector needs. Mutuals have to be the conscience of the financial services industry and blow the whistle here. I am calling for a new approach to selling and to advising people on low incomes."
FSA spokeswoman Jackie Blyth says: "We are continuing to do research with Sandler's target market and are going through a full consultation period. No decisions have been made as yet."


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Instead of our normal Wednesday Night Service, we will be meeting downtown at the AMT to do a prayer walk and pray over our city. Meet in the AMT parking lot at 6:00, where we'll split into teams and walk the city.
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Earlier Event: October 2Morning Worship - Special Guest
Later Event: October 9Morning Worship


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Climate change affects us all but none more so than those who work in secondary schools… With the constant shifting of sands and budget constraints, it's difficult for schools to know which resources to commit to – are they just a 'flash flood' or will they weather the test of time? SAM Learning has weathered the test of time: over the past twenty-one years we have adapted and developed to meet the needs of our schools and their pupils. The arrival of Progress 8 is no exception.
Teachers are dedicated to the success of every child, irrespective of their ability. SAM Learning takes the same approach: every child using the system matters. Once logged in to SAM Learning, students have a safe environment where they can access a broad and balanced range of KS3 and KS4 subjects – from knowledge-based activities, to applying skills learned in the classroom, to exam and test paper practice.
But does it work? Will pupils be able to transfer the skills from screen to exam paper? These are two vital questions that should be asked before any resource purchase. Fischer Family Trust (FFT) conducted an independent study into the impact of using SAM Learning on GCSE outcomes. SAM Learning has been independently proven to work and independently proven to improve pupils' overall GCSE grades.
Using national data sets, FFT took pupils' top 8 GCSEs and were able to compare like for like, using the same demographics of pupils who used SAM Learning with those who didn't. The findings were consistent and irrefutable. With as little as two activities a week for twenty weeks over an academic year, the results showed that pupils from the lowest 20% of learners achieve 3.5 grades (+0.35) on average better than expected; disadvantaged pupils (e.g. those on free school meals) achieve 3 grades (+0.3) on average better than expected; other pupils achieve 2 grades (+0.2) on average better than expected. Imagine the impact on your school's overall Progress 8 score if all your pupils were using SAM Learning!
How will SAM Learning support you with Progress 8?
The focus on moving D grades to C grades will always be there, but now a greater emphasis will be placed on whether all pupils are achieving their expected three levels of progress. SAM Learning is a tool that can help schools ensure that pupils achieve their expected level of progress and quickly identify those that are falling below expectation. SAM Learning achieves this through:
- Targeted Intervention: This focuses on specific skill-gap work – areas that will prevent a pupil from moving through a level of progress. Work can be given at an individual, small group, sub-group and whole-class level. The system can be used to assign a range of tasks that will reinforce what students need to know in order to achieve their expected level of progress.
- Alternative Provision: Quite often within the lowest 20% of learners in a school there are pupils who, not because of ability but because of other influences, are on an alternative curriculum. SAM Learning will allow you to provide a programme of work across a range of subjects that meets the individual pupil's needs. This work can be completed at any time, anywhere and will have a significant impact on the pupil's Attainment 8 score and the school's overall Progress 8 score. The school will then be provided with reports to evidence that work has been set and the date it was completed.
- Revision: Directed revision programmes allow you to control what your pupils are revising and when. Using exam board aligned content, targeted revision can be assigned so that pupils are studying what they need to know – concentrating on their skill gaps within your subject. By setting a directed revision programme you will also be able to track and monitor who is revising and who is not.
- Tracking and Monitoring: There is a suite of reports within SAM Learning: from reports to track and monitor disadvantaged groups and compare them with other pupils at SLT level, to simple task reports for the classroom teacher. The new assigned work reports will show progress on SAM Learning over time allowing the class teacher to identify areas where intervention is needed at individual, small group or whole-class level. The range of SAM Learning reports will allow the user to: assess understanding; quickly identify students that are working below expectation; and provide evidence for parents' evening, Head of Department, SLT and Ofsted.
For more information on how SAM Learning perfectly supports Progress 8 in your school or to request a 15 minute online demonstration please call 0845 130 4160 or click here: https://www.samlearning.com/demo/


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You've got to go check out Webster's Pages blog. They are running a really fun contest while they are showing sneak peeks for CHA Summer 2011. (I can't wait!) Anyway, here is the badge we are all looking for.
Go over and check it out. I think it is soooo cool! Webster's Pages Blog