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2017 Halloween Talisman to Inspire Positive Soul Protection: Sterling Sinclair Keeps the Annual Auracature Tradition Alive and Smiling, October 31
2017 Halloween Talisman to Inspire Positive Soul Protection: Sterling Sinclair Keeps the Annual Auracature Tradition Alive and Smiling, October 31
For several years, basically since I began doing Medium and Energy Clearing Work, I have been offering talismans to people on Halloween day and night.
Many people are negatively affected by the energies of Halloween night and day. Why?
The world is a big place and Halloween provides a time in the year whereby people with different motivations celebrate their spiritual beliefs and desires. Slasher movies, canabalism, monsters, necromancy, rituals, hidden faces, accompany the masses trick or treating. It is one of the only times of the year when strangers open their doors to strangers whether it be to give them something to eat and send them on their ways or to invite strangers into their home. Most activities are fun and happy safe moments that give the masses a time to break from the normal. However, there are people who are frightened, disturbed and become upset by this night. Even families taking the children around door to door, most often end up gossiping, fighting, tired, crying, hot, b–chy, hysterical, sugar high delirious and looking for a stiff drink.
Personally, I enjoy Halloween. It is the one day a year that I ignore my diabetes.
If you are one of these people who are negatively affected by this night, maybe a talisman will help.
Here is this year's Halloween Talisman,
My Soul is My Soul
I Choose Who Sees Me
My Eyes Sparkle
My Soul is My Soul
I Choose Who Sees Me
My Eyes Sparkle
My Soul is My Soul
I Choose Who Sees Me
I Smile a Smile of Joy
I Smile a Smile of Joy
I Smile a Smile of Joy
I Smile a Smile of Joy"
Feel free to print this talisman and stick it around your house, office or simply put it as your computer or mobile screen saver. You may even print a copy and burn it outside, repeating the above words that were written around the talisman image.
If this one does not seem to fit you, maybe another one from another year will do the trick:
2016 Halloween Talisman
2014 Halloween Talisman
2013 Halloween Talisman
2012 Halloween Talisman
I can't seem to find the 2015 Talisman… I wonder where it….
Have yourselves a really safe, fun, and celebratory day and evening.
Much love and many blessings, S
Sterling Sinclair Artistically Begins Curse Dismantling Through Psychic Auracature Art Creation: First 3 Images. Can You Spot the Revelatory Pattern? Oct. 16, 2017
Sterling Sinclair Artistically Begins Curse Dismantling Through Psychic Auracature Art Creation: First 3 Images. Can You Spot the Revelatory Pattern? Oct. 16, 2017
One of the major reasons spell castors don't like my work is because they don't understand how it works. It does not require conjuring, sacrifice, or deals with external energy patterns. The images preexist thought. Hence, they are truly non-sense.
The images in themselves carry no positive or negative infused energy. What they do is record the patterns of energy shifts and they inspire the viewer/artist their own natural unlimitted potential. In short, if you are capable of being strong, an Auracature created for you most likely will help you recover your strength – not get it from another source.
I was at a social gathering recently where I met some people who in no way think highly of me or my work. Either they or others inspired by their presence made powerful negative suggestions that the ethers have allowed to fester. In short, I know not who it is who has ill-wished me and we don't need to know.
The following Auracatures are not designed as images to inspire retaliation. They are to condition the ethers around me so that my heart can find strength and reconfirm identity.
However, as an Auracature artist, my focus is to encourage not only the viewers but also myself to carry on.
The patterns repeated in the Auracatures confirm that a spell/curse/ill-wish/or dark shamanic "magic" is at play. I ask that who ever has decided to hurt me, to please stop. I truly mean you no harm. Just back off and let me continue on my Healing Auracature Journey.
Here are the 3 Auracatures. Notice the similarities.
I pray that this negative influence flees my personal space and the space around the ones who have begun seeing me in a negative light.
Much love and many blessings, S
Psychic Sterling Sinclair Auracature Talismans Halloween 2014 – To Inspire Wholeness and Protection
Psychic Sterling Sinclair
Auracature Talismans
Halloween 2014
To Inspire Wholeness and Protection
Every year I try to channel a protection talisman for people who are sensitive to increased spirit activity and unwanted outside influences during the Halloween season of Oct. 28 to Nov 4.
I am a little late, being that it is the 30th.
Please feel free to trace or print or make a wallpaper for your phone these images for this year.
Put them above your doors, on your mirrors facing in, on your person and etc.
You may use them to focus prayer, meditation and fire rituals if you so choose.
Much Love to you.
May you receive many blessings.
Be smart. Be you. Be safe.
Psychic Sterling Sinclair Annual Halloween Auracature Talismans to Inspire Safety and Protection – Personal & Home, October 29, 2013
Psychic Sterling Sinclair
Annual Halloween Auracature Talismans
to Inspire Safety and Protection
Personal & Home
October 29, 2013
You may use these as wallpaper, carry them, pin them up or stick them up.
The personal ones are good to have on your phone, pocket/wallet/bag and in/under/above your bed.
The home one can be put in multiple places like windows, points of entry, on vents etc. I even stick mine up on my mirrors facing into the mirror.
You can boost them by writing your own message on them ( the one says "Protect" – write the guide/spiritual influence/protector's name before each "protect").
An additional boost is to burn a copy outside while saying the phrase or words written on the talisman ( say the set of words/instruction/phrase a minimum of 3 times).
You can repeat the process if you want.
The idea is to focus your intent and to build your personal/family/home protection walls.
Feel free to print them or trace them or photo them with your phone.
No matter what, try to sat peaceful and happy this Halloween week.
Have yourselves a happy and safe Halloween week.
Many blessings,
Psychic Sterling Sinclair Halloween Auracature Talisman "Tonight I'm Safe. Tonight I'm Loved." October 31, 2012
Psychic Sterling Sinclair
Halloween Auracature Talisman
"Tonight I'm Safe. Tonight I'm Loved."
October 31, 2012
This talisman was drawn after the following intent was written on the top of the page:
"Please draw a safety protection talisman for 'Trick or Treaters' tonight and today. October 31, 2012."
It can be printed and/or traced and put up where you can see it or you can carry it with you.
Please do not take unnecessary risks tonight.
You are loved and can be true to be you.
I send you my love.
The Talisman phrase can be changed or written on the back with your own words.
Such words could be, "Oh, God/dess, in ______'s Name, please keep me/my family safe and shower me/us with your love."
Whatever you choose, write it three ways thinking of your intent or prayer while doing so.
Create yourselves a good day and night.
Blessing to you all.


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William D. Phillips m. Mary Spratling Posted on: 29 Oct 1999, by Karen Heggen
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Montfitchet/de Gernon Posted on: 02 Jan 2001, by Michael White
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Fitch/Alger/Reeve Connections Posted on: 27 Sep 1999, by Traci Amick
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Anna Reeve b.11-29-1590 of Essex England, m. Thomas Fitch b. 1590 in Essex, England, d.1633. Married on 8-8-1611. Their Children: Anne, b. 8-6-1630 Nathaniel, b. 12-26-1623/d. 5-8-1649 Jeremy, b. 8-5-...
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Scott & Nancy Tillotson
Scott Tillotson was involved in real estate prior to joining Nu Skin. He watched the company grow, and in 1989 felt the time was right for him to become a distributor. He set his goals and worked hard to create a leveraged vehicle that would help him build a better lifestyle for him and his family. After his initial success, his "why" changed to helping others. "You learn that if you help enough other people have success, you will have success also," Scott says. At first, Scott kept his focus on reaching Blue Diamond. "I committed [to that goal] and never looked back," he adds.
Scott believes when you sponsor a person it is important to work as hard for them as they are prepared to work for themselves. This includes meeting prospects, doing 3-way calls and holding group presentations. His role model is his mother, Clara McDermott. "She set a pace for us when we started that never idled," he says. "That pace was motivating and a great example to follow." Scott believes "where much is given, much is expected." Because Nu Skin makes him and his wife, Nancy, aware of the world's needs, they support ways to lessen suffering and build self-esteem.
To qualify for any pin level you must meet all requirements of the Sales Compensation Plan, including retail sales. There are no bonuses paid for recruiting. All bonuses and commissions are paid only when qualifying products are sold. There are no guarantees of financial success. For a complete summary of the Sales Compensation Plan, please contact the company at 800-487-1000 or go to www.nuskin.com.
Million Dollar Circle Members are distributors in our global markets where we have implemented our global Sales Compensation Plan who have earned over one million dollars in commissions over the lifetime of their Nu Skin distributorship. Not all distributors succeed or make money. Generating meaningful compensation as a distributor requires considerable time, effort, and commitment. In 2016, the average commission paid to U.S. Active Distributors was $912.64 monthly or $10,951.72 annualized. Less than .01% of distributors have become Million Dollar Circle members. For a complete summary of distributor compensation paid at all levels within the Sales Compensation Plan, please contact the company at 800-487-1000 or visit www.nuskin.com. The term "Million Dollar Circle Member" and the average earnings information above are unrelated to our Mainland China business as we operate under a different business model there. Individuals from Mainland China are recognized for achieving the Million Circle status under that business model.


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Meet Baby Niall! Isn't he precious?! He has a great name too! He visited Neal Urban Studio on Wednesday. We had the pleasure of photographing his parents engagment, boudoir session, wedding, maternity session and now it was time for a newborn session!
We used to be exclusively wedding photographers but we wanted to continue our wonderful relationships that we build with our clients. This images is a prime example of why we upgraded our studio and staff so that we can continue to create special images like this for our clients.
Baby Niall's father is a hockey player. A goalie if you haven't figured it out by the goalie pads. He asked if we could incorporate some of his gear. And we sure did. Baby Niall was such a little guy and an amazing sleeper! He slept through it all! He didn't even flinch when we set him on the goalie pads!
If you haven't noticed by now, we like to incorprate items into our newborn sessions that are personal to the parents.
Cousin Sarah, (our baby whisperer) was with us again for this shoot too. She was amazing with him.
We sure lucked out with this cutie! We can't wait for his one year photo session!
-Buffalo Newborn Photography: Neal Urban Studio
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The Impact of Extending Marriage to Same-Sex Couples on the New Jersey Budget
By Brad Sears, M.V. Lee Badgett
June 2008
This analysis estimates the impact of allowing same-sex couples to marry on New Jersey's state budget. Using the best data available, we estimate that allowing same-sex couples to marry will result in approximately $19 million in State and local government revenues over the next three years. The weddings of same-sex couples will generate new economic activity for the state's businesses; the direct spending from same-sex couples on weddings and tourism could generate over $248 million over the next three years.


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Mothers of Lost Children will gather at the White House from 2:00 to 4:00 pm Sunday 2/13 for a vigil and speak out about family court endangerment of children.
On Monday 2/14 at 11:00 am we will gather at the US Department of Human Services, 200 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC for a press conference to protest the huge expenditure on Fatherhood and the zero expenditure on Motherhood.
At noon we will march to Congress to ask again for Congressional hearings. It is crucial to maintain our presence in Washington DC. We encourage all you brave and hardy souls to join us in person. Wear your warmest clothes. See www.mothers-of-lost-children.com
Please consider writing letters to your 2 US Senators and your 1 Congressmember (http://www.contactingthecongress.org/) to request Congressional hearings on the failure of family courts to protect children. You can attach a 1 page summary of your case, if you wish.


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Congratulations to Aaron Preston, who won Reading High School's annual Poetry Out Loud competition on January 22, 2015. Aaron, a senior, has won the competition the previous two years, as well. He will next compete in the regional competition. RHS has much success with this competition. Previously, both DeVonna Smith and Daphne McMaster won the Pennsylvania state competition and went on to compete in the national competition.
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Bone Broth Therapy:
How To Use Your Chicken Dinner Leftovers To Heal Leaky Gut After A Candida Infection
by Aga Postawska, Holistic Health Coach, Candida Cleanser, on Feb 16th 2017
Bone broth has been making headlines lately because it's profound healing effects on the gut, precisely its
unique ability to
leaky gut.
Leaky gut is a condition where the intestines have become completely permeable. Rather than protecting you from the dangers of the outside world, like heavy metals, pesticides, viruses, bacteria, undigested food, (and poop!),
your gut is now allowing these toxins to circulate within your body to cause systemic toxicity, inflammation, and immune system dysfunction.
It's as if your septic tank is flooding your home, complete internal biochemical chaos!
And it's common knowledge in mainstream medicine that
chronic inflammation caused by a sick gut is the seed of all sickness and disease.
If you have Candida fungus in your body, you'll inevitable have leaky gut because Candida
leaky gut. Once it mutates from its yeast form into its deadly fungal form, Candida grows 'roots' that penetrate your intestinal lining causing it to become permeable.
This is why it's so important to stick to a gut healing protocol, such as the GAPS diet, when cleansing from Candida and long after the cleanse is done to ensure that you repair your gut lining and set a strong foundation for life-long optimal health.
If you do not heal your gut, you are highly susceptible to a reinfection!
And what's just as bad, is that if your leaky gut is left untreated you can develop a host of other serious conditions such as food allergies, autoimmune conditions, and even type 2 diabetes. (No thanks!)
Research by the molecular biologists at Rice University shows that
70% of all people are affected by a Candida fungal overgrowth
And according to the Functional Medicine University,
"Leaky Gut Syndrome is a major cause of disease and dysfunction in modern society, accounts for at least 50% of chronic complaints, as confirmed by laboratory tests."
These are staggering numbers! With both leaky gut and Candida fungal overgrowth on the rise, we can safely assume that we all need a little bone broth therapy to ensure that the foundation of our wellbeing, our guts, are in good standing order.
After all, your digestive tract is your first line of defence!
80% of your immune system is in your gut
If you are sick, your gut is sick too.
If you want to start transforming your in health in radical ways make it a habit to drink a cup of bone broth every morning.
A 3 day bone broth fast is commonly prescribed by naturopaths and functional medicine doctors to jump start the healing process of leaky gut and drinking bone broth daily is quickly becoming the newest health trend replacing the traditional morning cup of Joe.
Because unlike other fad diets or 'quick fix' cleanses,
bone broth is rooted in nutritional wisdom
that's been passed down for generations because it actually works! No antics, no gimmicks.
Our ancestors have been using this (simple) ancient healing recipe for generations to maintain remarkable health, boost immunity and prolong longevity.
Bone Broth, Mother Nature's
Most Potent Multi-Vitamin
Bone broth is a distinguished source of
which are easily absorbed by your body and put to use rapidly. Just one batch of bone broth contains a wide spectrum of essential gut healing nutrients.
Collagen, gelatin, proline, glycine, arginine, arginine, cysteine and l- glutamine.
Vitamin D, A, K, B's
Calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, sodium, potassium, sulfate, manganese, zinc, boron, iron.
The rich collagen content of bone broth is exactly what your body needs to heal leaky gut. Collagen is the primary protein in your body, it gives structure, strength, and elasticity to nearly everything inside of you from your intestinal lining and blood vessels, your joints and bones, skin and hair, to even your teeth!
Collagen is like the 'glue' that holds you together. Without it your body would literally fall apart – so it is no surprise that it's a crucial nutrient for healing, and not only for big wounds in your skin but also for repairing the microscopic damage in your intestinal lining.
Benefits of Bone Broth
With such a wide spectrum of nutrients naturally bone broth delivers an impressive list of health benefits. Here are the top 6 reasons to jump on the bone broth drinking band wagon.
Fortify the intestinal lining to boost the immune system and mitigate food intolerances
Strengthen bones, muscles, ligaments, teeth, and tendons
Remedy acid reflux, IBS, indigestion, constipation, and bloating and encouraging the healthy flow of
digestive juices
Increase skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles,
essentially turning back time on
your biological clock
Soothe widespread inflammation
Support healthy liver and detox function
Our Basic Bone Broth Recipe
2-3 pounds of organic bones from pasture raised animals such as chicken, turkey, beef, or lamb. The best bones to use are joints, knuckle, vertebrae. Ask the butcher to cut the bigger beef bones in half for you to expose the marrow.
4 litres of water
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice to act as a solvent to draw the nutrients out from the bones
1 onion
2 carrots
3 stalks of celery
1 tsp freshly ground pepper & sea salt to taste
herbs of your choice such as rosemary or thyme
1. Place bones in a large stock pot, add apple cider vinegar and cover with filtered water.
2. Peel the first outer layer of the onion, leave it whole, and roughly chop the carrots and celery. Place everything in the stock pot with any other spices you have decided to use.
3. Bring to a boil and then set it on low heat to simmer. Chicken bones can cook for 12-24 hours, beef or lamb 24-48 hours.
4. Check on it occasionally as you may have to add more water to make sure the ingredients stay covered. During the first few hours of cooking, you may notice a foamy layer forming on the top of the broth. Just scrape this off as it forms and discard it.
5. When the allocated cooking time is over, remove the broth from the heat and let it cool.
6. Strain with a fine mesh strainer to make sure you remove all the bits of bone and vegetables.
7. Store your bone broth in glass jars in the fridge for 5-7 days, or you can freeze it for later use.
Once you have cooled the bone broth you may notice a hard layer of fat appear on top-
this is gold
! Separate it and keep it as a mineral dense (high-heat safe) cooking oil. Use it to add extra nutrition when oven roasting vegetables, frying up burgers, caramelizing onions, or snap off a piece and add it into a cup of your bone broth.
Making Broth Out Of
Chicken Dinner Leftovers
This is one of my favorite time (and money) saving tricks. Next time you roast a chicken (duck or turkey), eat the meat and save the carcass. Use these bones and left overs such as the meaty tissues, giblets, and feet to make a superb tasting chicken broth.
Click here to grab Patty's Roast Chicken Dinner Recipe for inspiration
Bone Broth Therapy
This means that all health
in the gut as well.
Wherever you are on your journey to better, more radiant health, focusing on nourishing and healing the foundation of your wellbeing (your gut) will inevitably and indefinitely help you get the results you are looking for.
I invite you to
Watch video #1 of 3 of our Bone Broth Therapy
course (for free!) to continue learning how to use bone broth
to accelerate your healing processes and jump start healing leaky gut after your Candida infection so you can maintain life long thriving health.
You'll rapidly find relief from your pain to feel comfortable, flexible, and confident in your body again!
Bone Broth Therapy is 3 part mini series where:
You'll learn how to
super charge your broth
at home with natural
broth boosters,
adding nutrients like iodine, calcium, zinc, and gelatin to improve digestion and even reduce the appearance of cellulite.
the difference between bone broth and meat stock
to mitigate unwanted histamine reactions .
Be guided step by step of how to
drink your broth in a unique way
that acts like the reset button on all your systems, enhancing healing on a cellular, hormonal, and genetic level .
You'll discover how to use this unique way of drinking broth with probiotic rich foods to
shift out of gut dysbiosis and quickly heal and seal leaky gut.
(Which is especially important after eliminating Candida!)
You'll awaken your built in
"self cleaning" powers
unlock your longevity genes.
Activate the production of your
youth hormone
Boost levels of your
master antioxidant
for total
body rejuvenation.
And turn yourself into a natural
fat burning machine!
By the end of it you'll have tapped into your body's natural ability to restore a slimmer, stronger, healthier, younger version of YOU!
I hope to see you there.
Click here to get instant access to the 1st episode of the Bone Broth Therapy series, it's totally free.
To Your Radiant Health,
Aga Postawska
In-House Holistic Health Coach
Candida Cleanser
Ready To Start
Healing Journey?
Click Here To Learn How To Start Your Candida Cleanse Today
1. http://www.functionalmedicineuniversity.com/public/Leaky-Gut.cfm
2. http://bodyecology.com/articles/unknown_health_epidemic.php
3. "Biologists ID Defense Mechanism of Leading Fungal Pathogen." EurekAlert!
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22109896
5. https://chriskresser.com/are-you-at-risk-for-diabetes-and-obesity/
6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21070397
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May has to be one of the strangest months, given the combination of events that occur. What other month has a religious event (National Day of Prayer) that falls within two days of the biggest drinking day (Cinco de Mayo)? Maybe they do go together, like birds and worms – I have been TOLD (wink, wink) that some worms are in tequila bottles.
Two events that DO go together in May are: National Barbeque Month and Memorial Day. Those two go together like birds and birds, or better yet, eagles and eagles.
Speaking of Memorial Day, last May, ACS Insurance supported the Veterans Guest House by giving away flags for those who supported our veterans.
This year, if you make a donation to the Veterans Guest House, we will come by to personally PICK UP your donation and give you a flag – these are not the little flags handed out at parades, either! We will also give you a receipt (because we all looooove the IRS!) AND you will be entered in our monthly drawing. The Veterans Guest House is looking for many items, not just monetary (although cash is still king…), here's a link to the list of needed items: http://veteransguesthouse.org/pdf/wishlist.pdf
I know you'll join us in making some substantial donations. Yes, we are very happy picking up any supplies, but maaaaaybe not last year's calendars, thermal fax paper rolls, or used post-it notes.
I also thought I would clarify a few things regarding HealthCare Reform. Not to worry, I will not go into the details of the 2,074 pages (because I heard no one really knows what's in it), or talk about the possible implications of the bill.
What I will do is give you a health tip for this month that was passed along to me: If you can't afford a doctor, go to an airport – you'll get a free x-ray and breast exam, and; if you mention Al Qaeda, you'll get a free colonoscopy. (I normally don't use someone else's words when writing, but that was too good to pass up). Sort of like passing up garlic bread when you're having spaghetti because you're trying to stay away from the carbs…doesn't make sense.
Here's another insurance tip – if you are curious as to what "in-network" and "out-of-network" means – it is as easy as going to the carrier's website and finding a doctor on your current plan. As a side note, just because a Doctor's office says that they will take/bill your insurance, does not mean that they are a preferred provider – and you could possibly pay more than you should.
Speaking of not paying more than they should, this month's winner is our client, Agnico-Eagle. Agnico-Eagle is a Canadian based gold producer, established in 1972 and they have been in Reno for 12 years. If you would like to learn more, you can contact them at (775) 828-6070 or through their website: www.agnico-eagle.com.
Wow – we've covered a lot of bases this month, from Eagles to gold, with our veterans in the middle of these two beauties – a perfect combination.
Until next month,
"Silly People…Serious about insurance."
Grace – Parakeet


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It may seem difficult to avoid common colds, viruses and infections as the cold months settle over us and someone different calls in sick to work each day. While sometimes catching a cold is just an unfortunate accident, there are steps you can take to make it less likely that your body will catch a virus, and that make it easier for your body to fight off the illness if it does hit you. While the flu vaccine may be a sensible option for those in vulnerable population groups, there are natural, healthy ways to boost your odds of staying healthy that don't involve a visit to the doctor.
Eat and drink well.
The way we treat our bodies has a huge impact on how our immune system deals with potential stressors like the presence of viruses and germs in our environment. One of the simplest ways we can care for our bodies and boost our immune systems is by eating and drinking the right foods, and avoiding foods that don't do us any good. For example, drinking vitamin C-rich juices from Island Origins and increasing your intake of antioxidant-packed fruits and vegetables will help strengthen your immune system, while weakening your body with alcohol, excess added sugars and other inflammatory foods can have the opposite effect.
Keep your hands clean.
The easiest way to pick up a common cold when it's circulating around your workplace is by touching common surfaces and then not washing your hands. The germs can quickly transfer to your mouth and then run riot through your body; ready to make you miserable for a good few days. You can avoid this by washing your hands regularly or carrying hand sanitiser around to keep the germs at bay while all of your colleagues are sneezing at their desks.
Stay well rested and stress-free.
Both high levels of stress and low levels of sleep can have a major impact on your immune system. If you want your immune system to have the power to fight off the influx of colds and flu viruses this winter, you'll need it to be in tip-top condition. If stress is an issue, look for calming techniques that work well for you, whether that's hitting the gym in the morning or doing some focused meditation every night before bed. Try to get at least 8 hours of sleep a night if you want your immune system to function at its best.
Make sure your kids understand cold prevention.
Children can easily spread illnesses quickly between each other because they don't always know to cover their mouths when they cough or blow their nose with a tissue. If they're at an appropriate age, teach your children all about washing their hands thoroughly and practicing virus-containment strategies to make sure that the flu doesn't spread like wildfire through your home if one family member goes down.
Have a battle plan.
If you do fall ill, be prepared with plenty of cold and flu-tackling tools in your home. Steamy showers can do wonders for congestion, while over-the-counter painkillers and flu medicines will your best bet if the flu aches strike. Remember to get plenty of rest, keep your fluid intake up, and look after yourself so you can recover swiftly.


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Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has called on local professional Aboriginal artists to apply for the NSW Government's Aboriginal Arts Fellowship worth $30,000.
Mr Anderson said the Aboriginal Arts Fellowship is open to arts practitioners working across all art forms including collections and cultural heritage, community arts and cultural development, dance, literature and more.
"The fellowship supports a self-directed program of professional development that might include travel within Australia or overseas, a mentorship or internship, residences, courses or workshops, research or the creation of new work.
"The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government is offering the $30,000 fellowship for professional Aboriginal artists at any stage of their career and I strongly encourage Aboriginal practitioners in the Tamworth electorate to apply for this terrific opportunity.
"The NSW Government is proud to support Aboriginal artists to take up professional development opportunities.
"Aboriginal artists and arts groups in NSW contribute to the social and cultural richness of the nation.
"As home to the largest Aboriginal community in Australia, NSW Aboriginal artists are producing high-quality works that fuse traditional stories and culture with contemporary art forms and media," Mr Anderson said.
"This is an important opportunity for Aboriginal artists to gain recognition for their work and to further develop their artistic practice," Mr Anderson concluded.
The NSW Aboriginal Arts Fellowship is offered by Arts NSW and an independent peer panel will assess applications.
Applications close on Monday 11 August 2014. The winner of the Fellowship will be announced later this year.
For more information and to apply, visit www.arts.nsw.gov.au


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Taking in the surroundings of the wee town of Yuma, it was time to head to the farm – and discover that if you're eating lettuce in most of North America – this is where it started:
On my Field to Feast tour, I learned about the wide range of greens and vegetables growing right now in southern Arizona -hoping that the rest of North America is hungry for them. As I heard, with all the winter storms, less people eating out and people not shopping for salads, some of these greens won't be making any trip other than back into the dirt.
With the Field to Feast tour, participants learn about the farming, meet growers, pick veggies and get to benefit from the culinary skills of culinary students with a lunch based on the seasonal vegetables.
And then it was time to learn about the other crop of Yuma – dates!
At Martha's Date Farm I learned about the sexual life of these sweet palm fruit – and was happily given several tastes (including a date shake) of this luscious fruit:
And now I'm off to Tucson – what will I find there?


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Style: Hatha Yoga
Duration: 30 min
Intensity: Low
Props: Blanket
Class Description
This 25-minute all-levels practice focuses on two subtle energy channels that flow up the spine from the tailbone: ida and pingala. Begin by stimulating and awakening the root chakra with ashwini mudra; find direct access to these two channels with nadi shodhana (alternate nostril breathing). End the practice with a guided seated meditation.
Audio and video downloads are available for Digital Members. Digital Members.


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Philo Ridge Farm is pleased to announce a collaboration with University of Vermont Extension to enhance research and education for grass farmers in Vermont. Research Director Juan P. Alvez, Ph.D. explains, "The main goal of this project is to monitor and research soil health and pasture forage as they relate to the production of high quality grass-fed, grass-finished beef in Vermont. Knowledge generated on Philo Ridge Farm will have broad application to farms throughout the region."
Located in Charlotte, Vermont, Philo Ridge Farm will serve as a unique living laboratory due to its proximity to the UVM campus and the availability of farmland that can be utilized for research. Research topics will include evaluations of beef cattle performance and quality on transitional pastures; cocktail/salad-bar cover crops to accelerate soil health; and nutrient runoff from tile drainages installed on the farm, to name just three. Research conducted on the farm, and data generated from the research, will be considered open-source information and will be shared and distributed widely to producers in Vermont and New England.
Philo Ridge Farm has a major commitment to producing the healthy foods ranging from fresh vegetables to diverse meats under the highest environmental and ethical standards. Diana McCargo and Peter Swift acquired Foote Farm in 2012 to rehabilitate a key historic crossroads in Charlotte, Vermont. Their ideas quickly expanded during the purchase and rehabilitation of the farm property, and the new landowners began Philo Ridge Farm.
One of the farms' main goals is to produce humanely raised, high quality grass-fed, grass-finished beef. Farm General Manager Ed Pitcavage explains, "This year we started our own herd of Belted Galloway cattle, bringing in 20 head from Meadow View Farm in Lyndonville. We will begin barn construction this summer to overwinter the herd at the farm. The construction will hopefully be complete by this fall." The cattle aren't the only animals on the farm getting special treatment, "We are also in the process of re-roofing the sheep barn on Mt. Philo Road to make sure our 37 sheep stay warm and dry," says Pitcavage.
The farm currently uses regenerative grazing techniques, moving the cattle, pigs, sheep, and poultry in a rotational system. Planting has begun on the one-acre market garden and this summer will be growing a variety of produce, herbs, and flowers for sale along with pasture-raised meat at their farmstand, opening for the season on July 1st. The self-serve farmstand is located at 2766 Mt. Philo Rd. in Charlotte, and will be open Thursday through Saturday during daylight hours. The farmstand area now includes a new parking lot, constructed in the beginning of May.


text: If you're up for a fun family adventure in Mesa Verde Country that no other attraction in the US offers, plan to take a trip out to Four Corners Monument. Just about 44 miles due south from Cortez, Four Corners Monument lets you stand in four states all at once (with a little manuevering – like crouching on all fours). The monument marks the spot where Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico touch, and it's the only place like it in the entire USA. Besides the chance to get pictures of you and each of your family members occupying a different state – together – there are also many vendors on the site year-round, selling Navajo and Ute tribal arts and crafts, as well as plenty of food trucks serving local Navajo and Ute Tribal cuisine. Four Corners Monument is isolated, however, so plan ahead for a safe, fun-filled visit. There is no running water at the site, so plan to bring plenty of bottled water with you – since you'll be out in the arid desert climate for a while, you'll want to be sure to keep yourself and the rest of the family well hydrated. And, if local food like Navajo Burgers and Tacos (made with Navajo fry bread rather than shells or buns), or other Ute Tribal Cuisine, plan to bring a picnic lunch – there are plenty of picnic tables available around the monument. And, while the fun of the Four Corners Monument is certainly unique, it's the drive through the beautiful desert that makes this day trip truly a pleasure. As you leave Cortez and drive south to the Four Corners, you'll see endless pumpkin-colored sandstone and rock formations, dotted with sagebrush, pinion and juniper trees, beneath a stunning blue sky. The landscape makes it easy to imagine Ancestral Puebloans traveling similar paths thousands of years ago, to eventually settle in any of the hundreds of cliff dwellings and pueblos in and around Mesa Verde Country. In order to really take in the Four Corners experience, make sure you book lodging in Cortez, Dolores or Mancos to serve as your base camp for this fantastic day trip, so you can relax and prepare to take in another day in Mesa Verde Country.


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Retail displays are an efficient way of shoe sales. It is estimated that most shoe purchase decisions are made with some influence from an attractive shoe display. Thousands of shoe stores are competing tooth and nail for attention from customers and this competition is getting more sophisticated by the day. As a shoe retailer you need to stand out from the crowd and showcase your shoes using top of the line shoe.
The choice of shoe display can make or undermine your sales efforts. All retail displays are meant to enhance the sales by impacting customers with certain desires or moods when they see a product they love or want to have. A good shoe display will therefore spur an involuntary response from the customer as a result of the visual effects the display has on the customer's emotions. As a matter of fact, the shoe buyer will spend a longer time in that area where they get that positive mood. As a shoe retailer your shoe should be correctly positioned so that you can attract the most of customers and most often than not this attraction will result in increased sales.
A shoe customer has infinite choices in the form of which shoe store to visit or which shoe to pick among a multitude of shoes. In order to build a big customer base you need to keep upgrading and your shoe retail displays. This may be in the form of renewing the lighting or signs and graphics on the shoe display. Keeping yourself updated with the latest shoe display trends and being fashionable with the is not a choice especially if you want to keep your shoe store on its toes and flowing with customers.
Any retailer has to do his/her best to take advantage of the impulse buying behavior of customers. According to research on customer buying behavior, impulse buying has been attributed to attractive retail displays that are strategically placed in the choicest of locations in the shop. You just have to be located in the right position to draw attention; a shoe in a wrongly placed shoe display can simply not attract a customer.
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A Twist of Fate
Our field officers record any animal mortality while they are on patrol. In some cases animals are killed by people in retaliation or misunderstanding of the threat that species poses to human life or livelihood. In other cases they record road mortality be it domestic dogs, livestock or wild animals. In a different twist of events, Lumumba Mutiso recorded a juvenile spotted hyena that was killed by wild pigs when it tried to hunt young wild pig in Salama on the Stanley Ranch.
Poaching is another cause of mortality. In Mti Moja, Salama, a zebra carcass was found skinned and all the flesh removed. We suspect that the meat will make its way in the illegal bush meat trade that is becoming a menace in Salama. The same people who are a part of the poaching are often also responsible for cattle theft. Jimmy Muli assisted authorities with recovery of cattle that had been stolen in Ulu by Maasai pastoralists. The community has since formed a community watch group of youth to patrol the area to lookout for unauthorized herders and livestock that may be associated with the cattle theft.


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Orrville Public Library's Book Club will be reading "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng for their November meeting. All adults are invited to participate. This 2017 novel is about two families living in Shaker Heights in the 1990s who are brought together through their children. In 1998, the Richardson home catches fire. Arson is suspected, as there were multiple small fires. The Richardson children believe that the arsonist was their sister, Izzy. Is the picture-perfect Richardson family really so perfect after all?
Books are available for checkout at our circulation desk in a variety of formats. The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20 for discussion. New members and occasional drop-ins are always welcome to the group. For more information, contact the library at 330-683-1065.


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There are some times when we need to bring humor into our THPL life. For sure, it is one way that we can make our Life element even better. And I have come to realize, with the influence of a few very good people, that there are many opportunities for levity and laughter….. but….when on our THPL mission we often forget to take a moment to laugh, and to do so when alone or with others. And so this morning I had a nice opportunity for a simple chuckle that turned into laughter and just left me smiling. I was at breakfast in the Marriott County Hall in London and on the continental buffet was a sign in front of the sliced bread that stated "sliced bread". Now I am not sure if you see the humor in this situation but it struck me as hilarious. I know that the invention of sliced bread was momentous but it did seem quite redundant and slightly ridiculous to write out a description of that which is so obvious. I stood there wondering, could this have been done to humor me and other guests in need of a laugh. And if it was not done for reasons of humor I am just going to assume so and hope that I soon have another similarly funny experience to keep me smiling throughout the day.
Loving life with sliced bread in hand!


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Last week, we gave you information on common HVAC scams popping up all over the Lehigh Valley area this year, so this week we're going to expand on that topic and give you some tips on how to avoid those scams all together.
Afraid you've fallen victim to a scam? Get a second opinion! Contact Jack Lehr for a free HVAC repair consultation in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.
Tips to Avoid HVAC Scams
Not every homeowner is an HVAC expert, so how do you avoid less obvious scams? Angie's List is a great resource for reviews and company profiles, so you may want to start there. If you're not sure if you're being scammed or not, here are some helpful tips to avoid getting scammed:
- Check out the company
This includes checking for licensure and insurance. Look at reviews, make sure the company has a local physical address, and check with the Better Business Bureau and Department of Consumer Protection. Checking out the company also includes looking up certifications and affiliations. If a company isn't affiliated with any reputable organizations, chances are it:
- Doesn't require its technicians to undergo ongoing training and
- Isn't a reputable company
Sure, you will always find brand new companies that are trying to get started, but these companies and technicians should still be licensed and certified. Just like you would want someone without a medical degree diagnosing your illness, you don't want someone without proper training diagnosing your HVAC system.
Without a written estimate, you could be charged for unwanted or unneeded services and parts. A written estimate also gives you the chance to look over all the work that is being proposed and compare that with recommendations of other companies.
If you're installing a new system, take note of the calculations and questions the technician asks. The size of your new unit should depend on the size of your home, the number of windows, and the number of people residing there. Insulation and the direction your home faces are also other factors to be considered. If you need repairs, familiarize yourself with the parts and common problems of your type of HVAC system.
One scam is to charge you for parts that were never actually replaced. You can avoid this by asking the technician for the old parts that were replaced.
With an HVAC maintenance plan, you'll get regular checkups on your system, so you'll have a better idea of its ongoing health. Since lack of maintenance is one of the most common causes of broken components, having your system regularly checked will also reduce the likelihood that you'll need emergency repairs in the future.
When it comes to HVAC servicing and repairs, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Do your homework and research what the average price of service is in your area. If the price being offered is incredibly low-balled, it probably means something is amiss.
Knowing signs you need repairs and the average life expectancy of your equipment will help keep you from falling victim to buying a brand new system when you don't need one. On average:
- A furnace has a life expectancy of 15 – 17 years
- An air conditioner has a life expectancy of 15 – 20 years
- A heat pump has a life expectancy of 12 – 15 years
- A geothermal system has a life expectancy of 20 – 25 years
Jack Lehr: An Allentown, PA HVAC Company You Can Trust
You can always avoid a scam by trusting the honest experts at Jack Lehr. With every visit, you'll get a comprehensive diagnostic and a written estimate for the work to be done, as well as second opinions if need be. If you're afraid you're being scammed, give us a call and we'll come on out for a free consultation. Contact us today to learn more about our services and maintenance plans.


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Potential for Innovation in Election Technology
July 16, 2018
The 2000 presidential election posed countless issues, including butterfly ballots, partially punched cards, four to six million lost votes, and outraged citizens across the political spectrum. These issues led California Institute of Technology president David Baltimore and Massachusetts Institute of Technology president Charles Vest to approach the election technology failure more scientifically. With a team of computer scientists, mechanical engineers, and political scientists, they reimagined—and reengineered—the election process.[1] Although Baltimore and Vest pioneered advancements in the election process, the reliability of voting infrastructure today still remains questionable. As we approach the upcoming election cycle this Fall, policy and technology experts must come together to rectify a failing system.
Evolution of Election Technology
Over the last two decades, with the establishment of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) in 2002, digital technology has gradually replaced paper voting systems. Since the EAC administered the first Election Administration and Voting Survey (EAVS) in 2004, the U.S. has employed eight different categories of voting systems: optical scans, two versions of direct recording electronic (DRE) voting machines, hybrid voting machines, hand-counted paper ballots, punch cards, lever machines, and other systems. The biennial survey documents the nation's transition away from many of these systems, including lever machines and punch-card ballots. By 2016, approximately 61% of jurisdictions were using optical scan machines to scan and digitize paper ballots.[2]
Image: Relative deployment of different voting systems by vendor. Source: Penn Wharton Public Policy Initiative
Despite significant restructuring of voting systems since 2000, outdated voting machines plague countless localities today. According to the Brennan Center for Justice, a nonpartisan law and public policy institute, as of 2016, an estimated 43 states were using voting machines purchased over 10 years prior, of which 14 states were using machines purchased over 15 years prior. The collapse of these systems, coupled with the inability of states to fund their replacement, poses a serious threat to the integrity of the electoral process. More specifically, elected officials identify four main concerns with aging machines: (1) equipment failure around major elections, (2) undermined confidence in election results, (3) inability of current computers to connect to outdated voting software, and (4) replacement of machine parts that are no longer manufactured.[3]
Image: Age of voting machines in U.S. states as of 2016. Source: Brennan Center for Justice
Current State of the Industry
Part of the failure with these archaic machines can be attributed to the lack of transparency and competitive dynamics of the election technology industry. The industry earns approximately $300 million annually, a relatively small figure compared to the $80 billion annual federal IT expenditure. Dominated by three firms that are neither publicly nor independently held, very little data even exists on the industry. Moreover, election technology decisions are spread over 10,000 county officials; this severely fragmented customer base renders composite market information scarce.
Given these industry dynamics, external IT vendors unsurprisingly have little interest in entering the market. Vendors have expressed concern over the enormous development costs and delays associated with certifying new voting technology, which disincentivize innovation. Consequently, both vendors and customers find themselves 'stuck' with older technologies nearing the end of their 10- to 15-year product lifecycles. In addition, because of these relatively lengthy lifecycles, competition for technology replacement is centered around only a limited number of events. These barriers thus constrain industry growth and the potential of refurbishing outmoded systems.[4]
Strategies for Developing New Election Systems
In light of this limited industry growth, election officials have proposed various strategies to spur the creation of new systems. Coalition formation emerges as a common solution in smaller districts, where election officials struggle to obtain products customized for idiosyncratic local requirements (e.g. budget constraints, voting format preferences, multilingual voting, disability access). By minimizing transaction cost and aggregating buyer power, customer coalitions would facilitate bargaining for customized election products, thereby lowering prices.
Some larger counties—including Travis County, TX and Los Angeles County, CA—have spearheaded the development of open-source systems.[5] In the current market, customers have little access to the underlying code that powers a voting system. An open source model, however, makes that code public, allowing professionals to inspect and modify it. For instance, OSET Institute, a Silicon Valley nonprofit research corporation, is launching the TrustTheVote project to build flexible, adaptable election administration software using open-source principles. With greater citizen oversight, this model fosters transparency and legitimacy in election administration.[6]
The open-source systems developed in Travis County and LA County are examples of modularity. Modularity refers to the structural flexibility of modern IT system designs, which integrate different combinations of components into a broad blueprint. From a regulatory standpoint, modularity overcomes current requirements that mandate voting systems be presented in their entirety before testing for certification. Instead, professionals can construct larger platforms from smaller components without fully redesigning code. Since modularity involves separating programs into independent, interchangeable parts, the move towards a more modular election technology system would promote mass market hardware, encourage reuse, reduce development cost, and support timely equipment upgrades.[7]
Funding the Development of New Election Systems
While various strategies exist for revamping election technology, states struggle with funding these new systems. In 2002, through the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), Congress allocated $3 billion to states to purchase new voting technology. However, as of 2016, most of these funds have been depleted; in fact, less than 10% of original funds remain in 65% of states and territories.[8]
The Center for American Progress, a public policy research organization, estimates that updating outdated voting machines would cost approximately $1 billion, and replacing paperless machines would cost between $130 million and $400 million. Unfortunately, 80% of election officials responded in a survey that they did not have sufficient funds.[9]
Although many believe the federal government has an obligation to allocate funds for new election technology, federal funds will not be available anytime soon, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), a bipartisan non-governmental organization that assists state legislatures. This is because HAVA failed to address the ongoing costs of maintaining voting equipment, and Congress has not yet seen a new proposal requesting the use of federal funds to overhaul election technology. The NCSL proposes a number of funding options, including direct appropriation to purchase new equipment statewide, splitting the cost between states and counties, and setting up grant programs or low-interest programs for counties.[10]
Ultimately, upgrading voting technology calls for a combined effort. While funding poses a persistent challenge, the problem also rests in technological inefficiency, political inaction, customer fragmentation, and vendor uncertainty. Solving this issue requires more than just money; it demands a system of vendors, customers, and policymakers who will cooperate to dismantle a rigid, stagnant election technology industry.
Student Blog Disclaimer
The views expressed on the Student Blog are the author's opinions and don't necessarily represent the Wharton Public Policy Initiative's strategies, recommendations, or opinions.
Additional Blog Posts
[1] https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-2000-election-reengin/
[2] https://www.eac.gov/documents/2018/05/01/eavs-deep-dive-election-technology/
[3] https://www.brennancenter.org/sites/default/files/publications/Americas_Voting_Machines_At_Risk.pdf (pages 8-19)
[4] https://publicpolicy.wharton.upenn.edu/live/files/270-the-business-of-voting (pages 23-26)
[5] https://publicpolicy.wharton.upenn.edu/live/files/270-the-business-of-voting (pages 42)
[6] http://www.osetfoundation.org/why/
[7] https://publicpolicy.wharton.upenn.edu/live/files/270-the-business-of-voting (pages 47-48)
[8] https://publicpolicy.wharton.upenn.edu/live/files/270-the-business-of-voting (pages 11-12)
[9] https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/democracy/reports/2017/09/11/438684/election-infrastructure-vulnerabilities-solutions/
[10] http://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/funding-election-technology.aspx


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Even as Britain's new coalition government makes plans to scale back the kingdom's surveillance apparatus, Hertfordshire Constabulary –population about 1 million in 632 square miles, is expanding and upgrading its security network.
Hertfordshire is going with Genetec's Omnicast IP video surveillance for a county-wide video system expansion and upgrade. Upon completion of the expansion, the system will manage a total of almost 100 cameras.
"The user-friendliness of the system was key," said Grant Harknett, Network Analyst at Hertfordshire Constabulary. "It is very intuitive which allowed us to move away from a system that was unstable, with relative ease. The Omnicast system has met all of our expectations."
Working with C-ways Limited, a UK-based IT Integrator and Genetec Certified Partner, Hertfordshire Constabulary is already using Omnicast to manage more than 50 existing analog cameras in their own estate as well as feeds from ten council districts and some major motorway routes throughout the county.
With Omnicast's open architecture, Hertfordshire Constabulary was able to preserve its existing hardware investments, using Axis encoders, among others, to convert analog feeds to IP.
An additional 40 IP Axis cameras have been added to Hertfordshire Constabulary's Enquiry Offices. This expansion will be fully integrated into the police headquarters' system where all cameras are being monitored. Hertfordshire Constabulary also have the ability to view a helicopter-mounted camera through Omnicast.
"Integrating cameras from multiple locations across the county was not an easy task but Omnicast's features and architecture helped us make it happen seamlessly," said Nick Jackson, Managing Director at C-Ways. "Also, the close working relationship between C-Ways and Hertfordshire Constabulary enabled a successful outcome to a challenging project."
Some additional Omnicast features that were particularly important to Hertfordshire Constabulary included Redundant and Failover Archiving, which ensures access to live or archived data at all times. This is particularly important for after-the-fact investigations, when high-priority camera recordings must be reviewed. In similar respects, Omnicast's Archive Player allows police staff and officers to quickly retrieve and playback stored video in case suspicion is raised by an activity or incident caught on camera.
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I don't know about you, but ever since watching shows like Top Chef and Hell's Kitchen, I've been intimidated to try my hand at making risotto. It sounds pretty labor intensive and time consuming.
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic (chopped)
3 types of mushroom (button mushroom, shiitake & wild)
- 1 tsp thyme (chopped)
- 1 tsp parsley (chopped)
- Bring 2 cups salted water to boil and add 1 cup quinoa, reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. keep aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet & add 2 tablespoon chopped onion and sauté until soft and pink. Add 1 teaspoon chopped garlic & cook.
- Process 3 types of mushroom (button mushroom, shiitake & wild) and cut into small dices. Add the mushrooms and saute till cooked.
- Add 1 teaspoon chopped thyme and the cooked quinoa and mix well.
- Season with salt and crushed black pepper to taste.
- Add 1 teaspoon chopped parsley and mix all together. Serve piping hot.


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Background and Legislation:
Senior Alert
Definitions: § 52-34.4
Statutory Authority: § 52-34.5 | § 52-34.6
Critically Missing Adult (CMA) - Effective 7/1/2018
On September 18, 2018, Ashanti Billie drove to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek in Norfolk, VA. Approximately 30 minutes later her car was seen leaving and she never showed for work or to a culinary school in Virginia Beach, VA. As the investigation continued into the disappearance into Ashanti's disappearance, police obtained evidence which led them to believe that she had probably been abducted.
Ashanti's body was discovered on September 29, 2017, in Charlotte, NC behind a church. Evidence found including DNA evidence led to the arrest of Ashanti's abductor who was charged federally with abduction and murder.
As a result of this incident, Congressman Jerrauld C. "Jay" Jones began researching into the state's alert systems for missing and abducted adults. At the time of Ashanti's abduction, the state's alert system only dealt with:
On January 3, 2018, Congressman Jones introduced House Bill 260 Virginia Critically Missing Adult (CMA) Alert Program which Governor Ralph Northam signed into law on April 5, 2018.
Definitions: § 52-34.10
Statutory Authority: § 52-34.11 | § 52-34.12
Endangered Child Alert
The Endangered Child Alert is a component of the Virginia AMBER Alert. For details about this alert and the Virginia AMBER Alert please visit www.vaamberalert.com ..
E-mail comments, suggestions and questions to Virginia's Senior Alert System


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ATAC is very saddened by the loss of Laval St. Germain's son, Richard, age 21, who went missing while canoeing on the Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories.
Our sincere condolences go out to Laval St. Germain and his family. Laval of Canadian North has been actively involved in ATAC for many years.
Link to CBC article
Richard St-Germain's Obituary
Information regarding the The Richard St. Germain River Rescue Memorial Fund
Telephone: (613) 233-7727
Facsimile: (613) 230-8648
Air Transport Association of Canada
222 Queen Street, Suite 1505
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V9
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Growing [Pains] Together
The perfect match
to light a fire
For the ages
A stellar cast
with souls of gold
Passion and pain
shared lows and highs
To cherish
as 'their own'
Lofty dreams
and ideals
A defiant
sort of love
She's the bonnie
to his clyde
To weather
e'er storm
The winds
will gust
But keep
The faith
This fire
Should never
Through hail
And snow,
This pair
bloom and grow,
Come rain
And shine
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Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
Coram Deo: Genesis 31:17-55
Although like Rachel, we try to hide our idols in the places where we think no one can see, there is nothing that is hidden from God. We live Corem Deo, in the presence of God. Pastor Greg Smith challenges believers to identify the idols of thier lives and turn from them to the God who sees all, and still loves.
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Since April 2012, the Liaison Office of Freie Universität Berlin in Cairo is involved in the DAAD funded project "Gender Equality in the Egyptian Higher Education System". The project aims at establishing a dialogue on gender justice between Freie Universität Berlin and Egyptian universities and at developing and implementing equal-opportunity measures in the Egyptian higher education system. Project partners are the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education as well as Cairo, Alexandria, Sohag and South Valley University.
Women account for about 35% of professors at the universities in Cairo and Alexandria, the universities thus having a higher percentage of female professors than most German universities. At the universities in Upper Egypt however, women – although being half of the students – remain under-represented on all levels of university staff. Furthermore most universities lack programs to balance academic career and family duties and to facilitate the integration of female graduates in the labor market. The involvement of four different Egyptian universities enables the establishment of a not only transnational but also inner Egyptian dialogue on equal opportunities and gender justice.
The first project year served to exchange best practice examples and information on the situation regarding equal opportunity issues at the participating universities as well as to discuss objectives and measures of the project. In several meetings, the Egyptian project partners identified the promotion of a family-friendly environment at Egyptian universities and the enhancement of career opportunities for female university graduates and scientists as central topics.
As a milestone of the project, the Egyptian partners decided to establish offices concerned with the promotion of equal opportunities and a family friendly environment at the Egyptian universities. These "Equal Opportunity Centers" are currently being set up at the partner universities. The family support center of Freie Universität Berlin and the central and departmental gender equality officers can serve as a model for the realization of the centers.
With its successful equality policies, Freie Universität Berlin is ranked at the forefront among all German universities. The university has earned the Total E-Quality Science Award (TEQ) for the fourth time in a row for its exemplary higher education and personnel policies, which embrace the principles of equal opportunity. In a nationwide ranking regarding equality at higher education institutions (CEWS), the university is once again ranked near the top. In 2007 and 2011, Freie Universität underwent audits for certification and recertification as a family-friendly higher education institution.
The project is funded with more than 225.000 Euro within the framework of the DAAD program "Cooperation with the Transition Countries Egypt and Tunisia". It is headed by Prof. Dr. Brigitta Schütt, Vice President of Freie Universität Berlin, and Prof. Dr. Margreth Lünenborg, Program Director of the Center for the Promotion of Women's and Gender Studies.
For further information visit the project homepage.
Your contact partner at Freie Universität:
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I am in love with this house. I wish there were affordable options in my area (Southeast US).
Well, it's certainly surprising but not beyond the realm of reality. After all, what else does an advertising agency do other than come up with new ideas on a regular basis?
Japanese agency TBWA\HAKUHODO has designed a house full of new technology which will allow homeowners to live comfortably even if they are completely off the grid.
After the earthquake and Tsunami last year, TBWA\HAKUHODO partnered with twenty different companies as part of the collaboration process to bring the house concept to life. They wanted to see what they could design that would allow people to live without the modern amenities they were used to, which is what sometimes happens after an earthquake or other natural disaster. The MIRAI NIHON ("Future Japan") house was the result of this collaboration.
Partner Nissan Motor Company provided their all-electric EV as not only a way to fill transportation needs but also to act as a backup power generator. A water purification system cleans rainwater for consumption, solar photovoltaics generate electricity, a misting system cools down the house, a ceramic exterior coating reflects heat, and a portable home energy unit controls the entire house from a handheld tablet.
If this is the future of the home, count me in – I want one. Now if I could only get it shipped from Japan and still feel comfortable with the carbon footprint it would create.
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I am in love with this house. I wish there were affordable options in my area (Southeast US).
What a beautiful home. Kudos to Nissan for help making this happen.
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Are you ready for Super Bowl XLIX?? Well, so are we! And for this reason we will move the our February brunch date from this sunday to next Sunday, February 8th at Otaez Mexican Restaurant in Alameda - 1619 Webster Street. Our guest speaker will be Ken Bates, who is a Region 9 member, a police officer with Stanford University Dept of Public Safety and a collector of police challenge coins. We will meet up at 10:00 and begin at 10:30. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Empty houses aren't actually perfect house to showcase. Actually, home stagers would warn you from it. vacant spaces produce a chilly vibe and you don't want your potential house buyers to feel unwelcome within their possible new house, right? Atmosphere is essential during showcasing. Your buyers have to seem like they are able to really see themselves living within your house.
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It's Saturday and what is there to do? Grab your girls and go out for a night on the town. After a long week I find myself wanting to just get dressed up and head out for an unwinding session. Me and my best friend did this in college after those long week's of class work and hard practices. It was literally always needed. I hope you all like the outfit I put together. It's fun, classy, and also pretty simple. Who doesn't like cute and simple? Have fun and be safe :) .


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The lovely Creative Choir member Noemix won a £50 voucher just by completing a quick survey!
Here is what our lovely winner Noemi had to say about her £50 voucher win!
"Doing the survey only took a couple of minutes, and what a lovely reward!"
This was our first MHDT survey raffle, we will be routinely conducting surveys regularly as it is so important to get community feedback about the projects and activities we run at Woodberry Down.


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Award-winning chef and author Cindy Pawlcyn's announcement that her St. Helena restaurant, Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen, was closing on July 7, raised all kinds of questions.
Pawlcyn and her business partner, Sean Knight, had sold the restaurant and the liquor license for an undisclosed amount, and, at the time, the new owner was unnamed as well. The news of a second iconic St. Helena restaurant to close abruptly within a few weeks of one another (the building next door housed Terra restaurant, which closed June 2) sent a wave of concern throughout the Napa Valley's culinary world, with many fearing some sort of domino theory of eatery Armageddon. However, the timing of the closure appears to be more of a coincidence than a harbinger of doom.
"Sometimes things just come up out of the blue and you have to act," Pawlcyn said. "A friend of mine with strong local ties and someone I respect approached me and made an offer that I couldn't pass up — it's bittersweet because I really love what we've built here, but I know the new owners will do something special with the space."
It turns out that Joel Gott, a St. Helena winemaker and restaurateur, is the purchaser of both the CBK building and liquor license.
Pawlcyn will continue to operate Mustards Grill north of Yountville, and her team is planning to open a second Mustards Grill at the San Francisco International Airport later this summer.
"Owning anything that Cindy has touched is an amazing opportunity — she's one of Napa Valley's most important icons — and so I jumped at the chance," Gott said. "For now we'll be using the space as a commissary for our other restaurants and our soon to be opened convenience store in downtown St. Helena. Eventually we'll likely open a new restaurant in that space, but for now we have our hands full."
Gott explained they'll be making items in the building's kitchen such as "improved dessert options" for Gott's Roadside and to-go items for their soon-to-open convenience store within the existing Napa Valley Petroleum gas station on the corner of Main and Spring Streets, which may open as early as September. Eventually they may open a "fast casual" type restaurant in what has been Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen, but the flurry of recent rumors suggesting everything from Tacos and Tequila, to a juice-breakfast bar came as a surprise to even Gott himself.
"We've not yet decided, but it has been fun hearing all the ideas flying around," Gott said.
Beyond the opportunity to increase the production space for his existing businesses, Gott has another more sentimental reason for purchasing the building.
"Grant Showley (St. Helena's Montessori School culinary arts director and former owner of the building before Pawlcyn) is one of our son's teachers and I worked for Cindy when I was 16 years old," Gott said. "They've both taught me and my family so much over the years and so we wanted to keep the building in 'the family.'"
Pawlcyn's long culinary history
Pawlcyn was born in Minneapolis and grew up in the Minnesota town of Golden Valley. Her father, Stephen, had emigrated from Russia to the United States in 1918 and married her mother, Dorothy, who had German-Norwegian roots. Stephen started Lazy Sue Foods, a potato chip manufacturer, and had a keen interest in all things food that transferred to his daughter at an early age.
"Everything about my life has been about making food delicious," she said. "Much of that drive comes from my father, who taught me both about how to run a business but also how to love food — from growing it to cooking it."
According to Pawlcyn, her father was so driven by the desire to eat well that each year he grew much of the produce himself.
"He taught us that the fresher the food, the better," she said. "So by the end of winter, our house had dozens of folding tables that were all covered with starts — tomatoes, vegetables — that we'd plant in the garden when the weather got warmer."
Stephen was also nearly obsessed with how different foods responded to various cooking techniques, building both an outdoor and an indoor wood-fired barbecue pit in their living room so that the family might enjoy grilled items throughout the cold winter months.
"He had a fetish for cooking over wood and thought that certain things — ribs, chicken, sausage — had to be grilled even if it was snowing outside," she said. "It's probably why I also love the flavors of wood smoke on food."
Pawlcyn's father also taught his daughter how to run a business, explaining in detail how to "get paid, pay people and figure out the governmental requirements," all elements of running a sound business.
"By the time I was 13, I was running my own small catering business, serving friends and family," she said. "I'd started taking culinary classes while in junior high from Lois Lee, who had a local cookware store and who had started holding a few cooking classes."
Lee, who is now 92 years old and has since sold her store, considers Pawlcyn a natural chef.
"Cindy had such drive, and even as a junior high student had real skill in the kitchen," she said. "She'd put things together in a dish that you just couldn't have imagined and they turned out wonderful."
For years the two worked together, Lee as mentor and Pawlcyn as willing mentee.
After high school, there would be cooking trade school, culinary schools, a year of cooking at restaurants in Chicago and another year of cooking in San Francisco.
"I'd gone to the Napa Valley on a trip and I learned that they were hiring women chefs, which was not the case in Minnesota at the time," Lee said. "I mentioned this to Cindy and I was glad when she headed out West."
Two years out of culinary school and in her early 20s, Pawlcyn was offered the job as first chef of St. Helena's Meadowood. After a couple of years there, she worked at another St. Helena restaurant, Rose et LeFavour, before eventually opening her first restaurant, Mustards Grill, in 1983. Her extensive local culinary resume would go on to include owning or being a chef at some of the area's most recognizable restaurants — Fog City Diner, Brix, Tra Vigne, Roti, Betelnut, Go Fish and Buckeye Roadhouse.
"She's always had the instinct of a chef and a business person — Cindy is dependable, creative, has an excellent palate and training but is also someone who is just fun to be around," Lee said. "When she cooks, she has fun and it comes out in her menus. And the combination of her skill and her love for what she does are why she's been so successful."
What's in a name?
When Pawlcyn opened what would eventually become Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen, it was initially called Miramonte in homage to an earlier restaurant that had existed in the building. The menu and concept was to showcase foods from around the world, including such things as Panamanian meatloaf.
"I love the expression of different cultures through their foods, and I wanted to show how well they could work with wine," Pawlcyn said. "The rooms and outfits for the servers were bright and colorful — I wanted something new and exciting."
Each dish on the first menu highlighted where their cultural inspiration had come from. The problem was that the concept just didn't seem to work with the locals. About a year into the project, two vintners asked to meet with Cindy privately — they had some thoughts they wanted to share.
"Robert Mondavi and Ernie Van Asperen [Round Hill winery] came in and sat me down," Pawlcyn said. "They'd often come in with their wives for dinner, but that day it was just the two of them. They recommended that I change the name to something more homey and make the menu read better to the locals."
Pawlcyn took the two vintners' advice, and after adding $8,000 to her credit card she had repainted everything to soft earth tones, changed the staff's uniforms, added in some country-style chairs and simplified the menu, often only changing the name but keeping the dish and recipe exactly the same.
"It was like, 'Bingo!'" Pawlcyn said. "People who had told me that they'd not liked the meatloaf before might come in and tell me how great the new version of the meatloaf was, but it was actually the same as it had been before. Business picked up immediately. That really reinforced for me that you must respect and understand your customers — not just make great-tasting food but also come to them where they are, not the other way around."
Southern migration
Back when CBK opened, St. Helena was arguably Napa Valley's culinary center. That distinction has gradually spread south over the years, first moving to Yountville and now to Napa. The migration is partially due to the success of Thomas Keller (Yountville) but is now seemingly being driven by costs and access to labor and tourists, with the city of Napa holding a distinct advantage in these regards when compared with more northerly towns. Pawlcyn insists that St. Helena remains a vibrant restaurant town and that the sale was due solely to an unexpected and attractive offer, but the fact remains that owning a restaurant in St. Helena has become increasingly challenging.
"There has been a recent increase in the number of restaurants here — 640 more seats. At the same time, there are fewer people living here full time," she said. "We're also seeing the price for labor increase and the local cost of living beyond the reach of many, even though we are often now paying $18 to $20 an hour for dishwashers. One problem is that most diners have a perceived value in their minds for menu items like chicken, for example, so it's hard for them to understand all the costs that actually go into a dish."
Leaving St. Helena bittersweet for Pawlcyn
"My first chef job in the valley was here in this beautiful little town and I still live here," she said. "And although I have no plans to ever sell Mustards, it will be hard not to be working here in St. Helena daily."
For CBK's, many customers the feeling is mutual.
"I've known Cindy since she was the chef at Meadowood in the late 1970s," said Robin Lail, owner of Lail Vineyards. "I'm conflicted because I am happy for her but I am also, like, shoot — where am I going to go to get my pollo loco! I am also sad that St. Helena is losing such a treasure — Cindy and her entire crew have become like family, and her tenacity, creativity and kindness have been nothing less than inspiring."
As we talked, Pawlcyn had taken me on a short tour of the secluded Napa Valley home she shares with her husband, John Watanabe. Accompanied by the couple's dog, Hiro, a bouncy 2-year-old straw-colored Labrador Retriever, she had pointed out her extensive collection of more than 4,000 cookbooks that cover the entire walls of two rooms. The dog had followed dutifully along, seemingly eager to share each new space with this new visitor until he paused outside the door of Pawlcyn's workshop. Peering inside I could see why he was reluctant to enter: This was where Pawlcyn makes her pottery, with shelves full of various styles of potentially breakable plates and cups, some of which are now being used at Mustards Grill.
"I'm blown away, flattered and at the same time grateful when people stop me in the street and say, 'I am really happy for you, but now where am I going to get my rabbit tostadas?" Pawlcyn said and then laughed as she picked up one of her earthen-colored serving dishes. "I tell them that we'll be running many of those items as occasional specials at Mustards."
Still at the doorway, Hiro sat, his long tail wagging wildly.
"I'll never retire from cooking, but I am also enjoying having a bit more time to do a few other things, " she said and then looked at her dog, smiling. "Now, if I can only get my business partner to buy more of my pottery."
Originally published in the Napa Register, July 2018


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