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Thursday, 15 June
Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya is considering changing his team's name to make it more attractive to potential sponsors.
Williams set the fastest pit stop of the season at the Canadian Grand Prix, taking just 2.17 seconds to change the tyres of Lance Stroll's car.
Stroll secured his first points in Formula 1 by finishing ninth in Canada, the seventh race of his career. However, former world champion Jacques Villeneuve has said Stroll's season so far has been "one of the worst rookie performances in the history of Formula 1".
The broadcast of footage from the Formula 1 drivers' briefing at the Monaco GP is set to be a one-off, despite the positive reception it received. It was the first time viewers saw such a briefing since the 1990s.
Ferrari plan to test the 'shield' cockpit safety device during free practice for the British Grand Prix next month.
McLaren chief executive Zak Brown says his team "can't keep doing this" after more engine problems denied Fernando Alonso a first top-10 finish of the season.
Sauber's Marcus Ericsson posted a picture of him on Twitter starting his day with a long bike ride. He said: "80km on the bike to start the day."
Marcus Ericsson (left) is yet to earn a point in the 2017 Drivers' Championship
Wednesday, 14 June
World champion Nico Rosberg has rejected talk of a return to Formula 1 after Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said he would not be surprised if the German made a comeback with Ferrari.
McLaren engine partner Honda says it is seeing progress on new Formula 1 engine specifications but does not understand why it is unable to transfer that to the track. (Autosport)
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix on 25 June is heading for a sell-out, with tickets bought in 57 countries. The number of foreign purchasers has doubled compared with 2016.
Mercedes engineers worked round the clock to diagnose what went wrong in Monaco after Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas failed to finish on the podium – the duo managed a one-two at the next grand prix in Canada.
Flying high in the championship – but feet on the ground on the track – Valtteri Bottas could not resist taking this snap mid-flight
Tuesday, 13 June
McLaren are set to drop their current engine partners Honda and are edging towards a deal with Mercedes for next season.
Eric Boullier, McLaren's racing director, described the latest engine failure at the Canadian Grand Prix as "gut-wrenching" and "absolutely not good enough"
Force India say they could change their team orders after controversy in the Canadian Grand Prix between Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon.
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen says his 2017 Formula 1 season has been "crap" so far after his early retirement from second place in Canada.
And it seems McLaren aren't just having problems with their engines…
Monday, 12 June
Toro Rosso driver Daniil Kvyat has labelled Formula One a "stupid circus" after picking up two separate penalties for the same offence during the Canadian Grand Prix.
Fernando Alonso says McLaren-Honda's straightline speed deficit to rival Formula 1 teams in the Canadian Grand Prix was "dangerous".
Martin Brundle says McLaren are in crisis as team chief Zak Brown hints that a Honda divorce is edging closer after the latest engine failure at the Canadian GP.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff would not be surprised if world champion Nico Rosberg makes a Formula 1 comeback with Ferrari.
Renault have ruled out a major engine upgrade for the next race in Azerbaijan and will not introduce a big overhaul until next year.
Source: www.bbc.com


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Nasal irrigation good for patients with chronic sinus: Study
Advising patient with chronic sinus congestion to use nasal irrigation a popular nonpharmacologic treatment improved their symptoms, but steam inhalation did not, results of a new trial show.
Advising patient with chronic sinus congestion to use nasal irrigation a popular nonpharmacologic treatment improved their symptoms, but steam inhalation did not, results of a new trial show.
"We have found that even a very brief intervention of a video showing patients how to use saline nasal irrigation can improve symptoms, help people feel they do not need to see the doctor to manage the problem, and reduce the amount of over-the-counter medication they need to use," said Paul Little from University of Southampton in Britain.
The findings were published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). To alleviate symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis, or sinus infection, steam inhalation and nasal irrigation are widely suggested as an alternative to common treatment with antibiotics, which are often not effective and contribute to antibiotic resistance.
The researchers from Britain conducted a randomised controlled trial on the effectiveness of advice from primary care physicians to use nasal irrigation and/or steam inhalation for chronic sinusitis. The study involved 871 patients from 72 primary care practices in England who were randomly assigned to one of four advice strategies: usual care, daily nasal and saline irrigation supported by a demonstration video, daily steam inhalation, or combined treatment with both interventions.
Patients who were instructed to use nasal irrigation showed improvement at three and six months, as measured by the Rhinosinusitis Disability Index. Steam inhalation did not appear to alleviate symptoms of sinusitis. "We found potentially important changes in other outcomes; in particular, fewer participants in the nasal irrigation group than in the no-irrigation group had headaches, used over-the-counter medications and intended to consult a doctor in future episodes," the authors wrote.
"Although there was no significant difference in either physician visits or antibiotic use, as might be expected over only a six-month follow-up period, our findings concerning consultations are important in the longer term, given antibiotic use increases the risk of antimicrobial resistance," the study added.


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2015-16 Student Soybean Product Innovation Competition
22nd Anniversary of the ISA Sponsored Competition
Here is a listing of all teams and a brief description of their products
Team Members:
- Ryan DeBusk, Animal Bioscience Senior
- Taylor Gamble, Agricultural Business Management Senior
Team Advisors:
- Brad Joern, Agronomy
- Phil Reid, Animal Science
The team at Soy Spacing technologies has produced a product line of shipping and construction soybean spacers that mimic the tasks of natural cork and rubber spacers. Our final prototype is 2/3 soybean and can be used in the same applications that natural cork and rubber can.
Our product gives producer a natural alternative to cork spacers that can be made of domestic product. Current natural corks are derived from cork oaks that are grown in more topical regions of the world and then the cores are shipped to the US. Our products are made of natural material, and support the domestic soybean industry. Another key point to our spacers is the price point that allows this product to be made cheaper than the natural cork spacers.
Team Members:
Steve Ferris, Pharmacy Senior
Sam Lewis, Pharmacy Senior
Ryan Pendergast, Mechanical Engineering Junior
Alison Switzer, Pharmacy Senior
Team Advisors:
Rodolfo Pinal, Industrial & Physical Pharmacy
Steven Scott, Pharmacy Practice
Our creation is a soy-based exfoliant product presented in both bar and liquid soaps. Naturally degradable, our novel exfoliating soy beads replace plastic microbeads that are being federally banned in the United States. The current plastic microbeads in commercial consumer products are made of a variety of plastics, the most common being polyethylene, polymethyl methacrylate, nylon, and polypropylene. Simply put, our solution to replacing these governmentally outlawed plastic microbeads is nothing more than the idea of using whole soybeans. By this, the customers who will be losing the products they once loved will have an all-natural alternative that will also provide positive effects for the environment.
The simplicity of ingredients in our product is represented through the use of soybean oil, milled soybeans, coconut oil, olive oil, lye, and floral fragrance oils. The various oils were chosen based on their ability to stabilize the product and provide moisturizing effects to the hands of the consumer. The fragrance oil, when mixed with the natural sweet smell of the coconut oil, makes for an appealing stimulation of the senses.
Team Members:
- Alexis Laureano, Biological Engineering Junior
- Megan Morris, Liberal Arts Junior
- Cody Spoolstra, Biological Engineering Junior
- Kimberly Wylin, Biological Engineering Junior
Team Advisors:
- Teresa Cavajal, Agricultural & Biological Engineering
- Amanda Thompson, Purdue Foundry
The product our team developed is artificial nails made out of soy. Artificial nails are used by consumers to provide them with aesthetically pleasing nails for a variety of occasions (Nails Magazine, 2015). This product was originally made from acrylic and other harsh chemicals, which has been causing concern among consumers. Our product contains mostly soy based components making it a more natural and user safe product. The safety of such a product is extremely important since nails are in direct contact with the user's skin and potentially open wounds. The nails are made by combining soy protein, oil, and glycerin with protein binding agents and a common food and pharmaceutical component, ethylene glycol. A notable 27% of consumers who used artificial nails are concerned about the chemicals inside of them, and even more people do not use the nails entirely for this reason (Nails Magazine, 2015). The developed product, Perfect10 Nails, is meant to provide concerned consumers with a choice that they feel confident making for their environment, health, and beauty.
Perfect10 Nails can be used for many different occasions. Events including weddings, proms, and quinceaneras are typical events where artificial nails are worn. These nails can also be worn on a normal day-to-day basis. Eventually, the product idea could be furthered by being developed into other nail care products, such as the gels that need to be applied by a nail technician in a salon. There is huge potential for soy to be used in cosmetology products as more and more consumers are becoming concerned about the chemical components of the items they use every day.
Team Members:
- Emily Coleman, Biological Engineering Sophomore
- Caitlin Link, Animal Science Sophomore
- Madison McGuffey, Agricultural Economics Sophomore
- Emmy Rawson, Biological Engineering Sophomore
Team Advisors:
- Maria Marshall, Agricultural Economics
- David Umulis, Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Soy Queens has created a cushioning material that is intended to be used as a padding in automobile seat. This is a bio based material for the environmentally conscious consumer. It is an environmentally friendly alternative to other products on the market.
This product was created as an alternative to the commercially available padding products. Soy Queen's goal is to eliminate many of the hazardous chemicals that are normally found in products such as mattresses, pillows, and helmet inserts. This product serves to comfort the consumer because it is a bio-based product, and therefore the consumer knows the base ingredients. Whole soybeans including the hulls and defatted soy flour are the main components of the product.
Team Members:
- Andrew Cameron, Chemical Engineering Sophomore
- Harshit Kapoor, Civil Engineering Sophomore
- Xuan Luo, Agricultural & Biological Engineering Sophomore
Team Advisors:
- Kelly Blanchard, Management
- Nate Mosier, Agricultural & Biological Engineering
The product we created is well known to consumers as laundry detergent pods. Although, structurally the same, we are doing things differently by introducing a bio-friendly side to them by the use of Soy Protein Isolate (SPI) to form the outside coating. Currently, the films for pods are made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) which is more damaging to our environment than SPI. The use of SPI films also allow for a wider range of properties such as solubility, and strength. The soy also gives the film a yellowish, soy milk color which may be beneficial to help reduce the number of youth mistaking the pods for candy. Although, we are only focusing on a laundry detergent pod, the same principle can be used for single dose dishwashing detergents.
Team Members:
- Sara Hansen, Chemical Engineering Sophomore
- Colleen Kettner, Mechanical Engineering Sophomore
- Joshua Ostman, Aerospace Engineering Senior
- Grace Winn, English Junior
Team Advisors:
- Michael Harris, Chemical Engineering
- Paul Preckel, Agricultural Economics
Window clings are found in many households. They are used as decorations, to show support for a certain organizations or teams, or even educational purposes. The product, called Soy Pleascent, can fulfill the needs of those looking for a window cling with one added bonus: it has a nice fragrance.
Team Members:
- Jordan Jackson, Biological Engineering Sophomore
- Gytis Kriauciunas, Biological Engineering Sophomore
- Rachel Menhart, Biochemistry Sophomore
- Julia Russo, Biological Engineering Sophomore
Team Advisors:
- Vince Duffy, Industrial Engineering
- Christopher Uyeda, Chemistry
So-ja is a unique and novel, natural deodorant - the first soybean based antiperspirant.
This product addresses the growing demand of natural based skin care products while capitalizing on an established market (estimated USD $285Bn) and manufacturing infrastructure. Further, it provides a new product line for soy wax and soy oil, which compose ~58% of the product. This novel composition & formulation can be tailored to meet the demands of multiple customer segments (gender-based, performance-based) and these unique formulations can be filed for patent-protection.
Team Members:
- Evan Anderson, Agricultural Engineering Senior
- Dylan Lowden, Environmental & Health Sciences Senior
- Sara Richert, Public Relations Senior
Team Advisors:
- Vince Bralts, Agricultural & Biological Engineering
- Matthew Ginzel, Entomology
Sparked by Soy is a fire starter paste made mainly from various parts of the soybean plant. Although some additives were necessary in order to ensure that the product be successful enough to compete on the market, the final product is composed of 72.4% soy.
Team Members:
- Aubree Anton, Biology Senior
- Elizabeth Ziga, Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Team Advisors:
- Beth Carroll, Entrepreneurship
- Abigail Engelberth, Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Soja Soya "Dry Shampoo" is a soy-based dry shampoo product that is applied and massaged into the user's scalp as a means of absorbing excess oil found on the scalp and roots of hair. The purpose of the dry shampoo is to fit into the user's lifestyle as a convenient and quick means of hair refreshment as well as a way to reduce the frequency of traditional shampoo cleaning. It is made out of all natural ingredients and is colored to match users with blond, brunette, and auburn hair.
Team Members:
- Andrea Chambers, Biomedical Engineering PhD
- Mark Fanelli, Chemical Engineering Junior
- Orlando Hoilett, Biomedical Engineering PhD
- James Mills, Biomedical Engineering Junior
Team Advisors:
- Brady Kalb, Entrepreneurship
- Shaili Sharma, Biomedical Engineering
The So-Ya Baby Scrubber, is an 80% soy dishwashing scrubber for household dishes, utensils, pots, and pans. There are two sides to the dish scrubber, a soft side to wash and rinse off the dishes, and a coarse side for removing caked on food. The two-sided design provides versatility to our product. Poly-l-lysine is also added to the sponge as an antimicrobial agent (Nishikawa and Ogawa, 2002) to
prevent the buildup of mold and bacteria, a common problem with scrubbers currently on the market (Organic Housekeeping). Presently, there are not many soy sponge products being used for kitchen cleaning or scrubbing purposes on the market.


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MMA pro fighter Brandon 'QuickDraw' Lowe hits big time with Shamrock FC 303
For The Telegraph
BETHALTO — Brandon Lowe's first love is wrestling, but mixed martial arts (MMA) could make "QuickDraw" a household name.
Lowe's first professional main event fight — Shamrock FC 303 — happens Friday; with professional MMA fighters weighing-in Thursday. Lowe made his pro debut in 2015 fighting for Bellator.
Shamrock FC 303 takes place at the River City Casino against Trevon Crawford in the weight class of featherweight (145 pounds). Thursday's weigh-ins are free and open to all ages; but Friday's main event tickets cost from $50 to $200 and is for ages 21 and older. Weigh-ins also will be giving away free prizes.
"Fighting as a pro definitely gets you more recognition," Lowe said of his transition from an amateur. "People see the main event on a big professional organization, and it will definitely help out my name recognition even more. If all goes well, I'll be hoping to be fighting for a title at the end of the year."
He loves MMA fighting due to its competitive aspect, but also because of its similarity to wrestling.
"It's a one-on-one sport and it's the closest thing to wrestling," Lowe noted.
More Information
If you go:

What: Shamrock FC 303, featuring MMA pro fighter Bethalto's Brandon "QuickDraw" Lowe in the main event

When: 7:30 p.m., Friday

Where: River City Casino, 777 River City Casino Blvd., St. Louis

Info: Thursday's weigh-ins are free and open to all ages; doors at 5:30 p.m. Friday's main event tickets cost from $50 to $200 and only ages 21 and older are admitted. Weigh-ins also will be giving away free prizes.

Lowe, 27, originally from Wood River, now of Bethalto, started practicing mixed martial arts 10 years ago.
The East Alton-Wood River High School graduate is back in the game since his last fight in September, when he took a beating in the first round due to several leg kicks, but won.
The Bethalto resident took one month off to train after that fight, coming out ahead, to take on his first main event as a professional. He's fought in main events before, but as an amateur.
"The wear and tear is not easy," Lowe said Tuesday to The Telegraph. "I wrestled four years before MMA, so after 14 years, you get used to it. I'm sore a lot. It's something you have to deal with. Luckily, now, there's more science behind training."
For relief, he relies on self motivation, as well as traditional salt bath soaks, which help with inflammation; saunas; and, hot tubs; in addition to newer remedies, such as cryotherapy, which is local or general use of low temperatures in medical therapy, and NormaTec Pulse Recovery System, which helps faster recovery between workouts by reducing muscle soreness and improving circulation.
"I feel really good, confident," Lowe said about Friday's main event, from which his original opponent backed out.
"It's an appreciative feeling to be noticed," he said. "The last fight was 'Fight of the Year' and put me on a steamroller, continuing the momentum."
Lowe's professional MMA record is 3 and 1.
Last Sept. 22, Lowe beat Malcolm Smith for Shamrock FC 295. This fight was awarded "Fight of the Year," by KnuckleJunkies.com. Lowe won in the second round by TKO, or technical knockout, earning him his third straight win.
Lowe recently signed a three-fight contract extension with St. Louis-based Shamrock FC. The professional company's vice president is Rob Donaker and it's owned by Jesse Finney, chief executive officer. Shamrock FC 303 will be Lowe's first fight of the said contract extension.
Lowe began MMA fighting as a high school senior when he took his first amateur fight.
Lowe also loves his full-time job at World Wide Technology as a lab technician.
He works straight days Monday through Friday and trains at night at the War Room in Wood River, Head Nod Squad in Pontoon Beach and, sometimes, at the Hit Squad in Granite City.
"I tried full-time fighting for a while, but it doesn't pay enough," he said.
Lowe's brother, Ty Bechel, is his manager.
"Brandon has loved this sport for years," he recalled. "I have watched him mold himself into a superb, professional athlete in the sport of MMA. We have plans of working toward getting him to Bellator MMA (second largest MMA promoter) or the UFC (largest MMA promoter)."
Lowe's amateur MMA record is 11 and 5; and, he won four different title belts (Former PCL Lightweight Champion, NFA Featherweight Champion, Spires Featherweight Regional Champion, Unified Midwest Title Featherweight Champion).
Lowe's sponsors are DCS Cleaning and Handyman Services; Whole Street Productions; Damsel In Defense; Rep. Jenn Hausman; Totally Trips Travel Agency; HW Armory; Head Nod Squad; Grand Piasa Body Art, with Tattoos by Kirby; Sherer Chiropractic Center (Godfrey); and, Celsius Cryotherapy.
Follow Lowe at www.facebook.com/brandonquickdrawlowe, Twitter @quickdrawmma1 and Instagram @quickdrawmma.
Reach Jill Moon at 618-208-6448 and Twitter @jill_moon.


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The Authority's Risk Managers have primary responsibility for the relationship between the member entity and the Authority. These responsibilities broadly include training, risk management, claims, and finance. Related activities involve developing member training plans, consulting on complex issues of risk, facilitating contract analysis, managing the member's action plan, identifying concerns related to those outlined in the Authority's healthy member protocol, serving as a claims information conduit to and from the member, making presentations before management and elected bodies, assessing and managing critical member issues, presenting and explaining member cost allocation information, and generally promoting the Authority's risk management LossCAP business model.
In addition, the Authority's Risk Managers coordinate and manage various risk management services, as follows:
Members whose claim frequency and severity comprise the top 10% of all slip-and-trip claims participate in a funded pilot program. Under this program, sidewalk cutting occurs in areas where the general public uses the sidewalks with greater volume, such as downtown areas, senior centers, agency service access points, schools, and medical facilities. Also, a master services pricing agreement has been created that allows any member the ability to undertake sidewalk inspection and repair services utilizing the preferred pricing.
The Authority is funding compliance assistance services, including inspection of member facilities and public rights-of-way; development of transition and barrier removal plans; review of policies, procedures and practices; and use of accessibility management software. Since some members may be unable to fund necessary improvements because of continuing budgetary constraints, the Authority is making capital improvement matching funds available in order to help incentivize members to undertake these needed actions.
The Authority assists members through assignment of a risk technician to help with more detailed risk management work at the member agency. This can include the development of policies and procedures where the Authority does not have a policy template, implementing policies and procedures, conducting inspections, providing subject matter expertise, attending safety meetings, including serving as meeting facilitator and safety expert, and conducting OSHA hazard assessments, including occupational exposures and equipment operation.
Members often face difficult and complex employment decisions when working through disciplinary and termination actions. The Authority's employment intervention program allows peer review of the facts and circumstances, and can help guide the member in positioning itself in instances where litigation is likely. The program is not designed to supplant the member's employment attorney, but is, instead, designed to work in concert with concurrent legal efforts.
The root cause program is designed to identify the underlying cause of a claim. The root cause is different than the proximate cause, with the former being the system or control that failed, which was otherwise designed to stop the claim from occurring. Knowing this information can be helpful in educating the member and helping to identify operational or other needed changes. The findings help the Authority deliver member-specific training, risk management, and organizational support that help prevent recurrence.
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This is the fourth post of COTW (Coach Tip of the Week). If you want to access previous tips, you can get the full list here.
Carb-loading is bullsh!t and is rather a way to stuff your stomach with a ton of bad food what will makes you hit the bathroom stop before crossing the finish line. Fueling your body is not a matter of a meal before race-day but rather adopting good and sound nutrition guidelines. Running a lot of miles does not allow you to eat whatever you want and is rather a good reason to stick to good nutrition strategy that will help you to replenish your batteries and build stronger muscles.
Several folks already discuss this topic (such as Galloway with his book on running nutrition or Karnazes that talks about his nutrition strategy) and the rules are pretty simple. Just need to stick the the KISS (Keep It Simple and Stupid) rules:
- Seek for efficiency: avoid empty calories and bad fat. Want carbs? do not take candies (sugar without anything else) but whole wheat bread (low Glycemic Index, fibers, vitamins, etc.). want protein? stick to non-fat greek yogurt (yes to the additional pro-biotic) or fish and avoid the fatty beef patties! A better switch guide is available in the "Eat Smart" section of "Eat Move and Love")
- Moderation and balance are keys: avoid extremes, do not follow strict rules or guidelines. Do not follow any extreme diet (paleo, vegan, vegetarian). Rather than decrease your weight, it will decrease the size of your wallet and over consume your time and sanity. Also, indulge from time to time, having a beer, a glass of wine <whatever-is-not-part-of-your-daily-diet> should be an exception, not regular. But it is totally fine to make exception from time to time.
- Plan ahead and stick with whatever works for you: stop wondering what you are going to take for dinner. For your daily routine, try to know what you like, what you can process and makes you feel good. You can also plan ahead and cook ahead of time so that everything is already prepared and you know what is your food intake (in terms of calories, nutrients, etc.)
In fact, most of people think that having a daily routine seems boring, but at the end, this might be efficient for you: you will not have to think about what you will eat, once you composed healthy meal, you can then focus on something else (family time, work, planning your training, etc.).
Also, many people usually ask when they should eat. The old following proverb still apply:
"Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper!"
By taking most of your food intake during the first part of the day, you will ensure you get enough nutrient to fuel your body. In addition, avoiding heavy meals at the end of the day ensures that you do not overload your body with too much food that might then creates discomfort when sleeping. If you are looking for meal examples and other recipes, some are available on the recipes section of "Eat Move and Love".


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'Lost and Found': Typographic Easter
In my post of last year on how to dye Easter Eggs in onion skin with leaf pattern as part of the 'Lost and Found' series, I explained the reason why the 'lost and found' notion was applied in the method of dying eggs traditionally used in Slovenia. This year I decided to push my culinary skills even further – I pulled my sleeves and set on the adventure of making another essential item traditionally prepared for the Easter feast (and Christmas) in Slovenia – the baking of potica. I have never done this kind of roll before, so for me it was ineed the beginning of the new adventure! Potica is a culinary symbol of Slovenia from where it spread around the world, so I thought that this festive roll ought to serve as the base for my typographic touch!
The context
Potica, also known as povitica, is a yeast-raised sweet dough rolled with a variety of fillings (apparently around 50 different kinds of fillings are used), but the most famous filling traditionally used is without doubt a walnut paste.
Potica is first mentioned in historical documents in 1575. It is also famously described as a festive dish in The Glory of the Duchy of Carnolia, a historical and typographical account of the Slovenian lands under the Habsburgs in the 17th century by a Carnolian nobleman, scientist, polymath and a fellow of the Royal Society (London) named Johann Weikhard von Valvasor. Some researchers claim that its origins go back even further in history. For instance, the ethnographer Damjan J. Ovsec suggests that potica was already prepared in medieval monasteries by nuns. The linguists also point out that the word potica comes from the Latin word 'potissmus' suggesting a cake that is very tasty and delicious. Such a cake would at the time normally be prepared in the monasteries for church dignitaries, from where it would spread through the social strata via feudal lords (castle) to townspeople (towns) and peasants (villages).
Every family has its favourite recipe and can vary from one household to the next. My method of making it comes from my childhood memory of how both my grandma and my mum took a great care in the preparation of the ingredients needed for the baking and how they tackled the whole process.
The rule number one: the selection of walnuts in particular is considered very important – their age and whether they are dried properly and so on! My whole family would gather around the kitchen table a few nights before in order to engage ourselves in crashing the walnuts out of their shell – of course, one went into my tummy, the other on the floor and the third one onto the pile for the roll! All recipes suggest that you ought to grind the walnuts very finely but I broke the rule – my electric blender is a bit outdated so it ground them between fairly fine to medium. The paste came out a bit more coarse than usual but in my opinion it was an improvement!
The rule number two: beat the dough until smooth and filled with bubbles. I remember my grandma and my mum how they leaned over their large metal pot laboriously beating their yeast dough for ages. This process is apparently essential but I decided to break the rule yet again and kneaded it instead (circa 10 mins).
The rule number three: before your start, leave out all the ingredients to the room temperature (1 hour). I recall how my mum yelled at us if one of us left the door open while the dough was being raised! It is important that your kitchen is warm during the making, so absolutely no draughts are allowed!
The rule number four: all Slovene recipes suggest you use fresh yeast – to which you add warm milk and sugar – in order to raise it first before it is added to the rest. But no need for the fresh yeast (which is hard to find in London!) as dry one does the job just the same – you sieve it into the flour and then add all the ingredients!
However, the list of ingredients and their proportions were taken from my dilapidated copy of the Slovene cookery book (1970) written by a nun called Felicita Kalinsek, who is famous in Slovenia for her writing and teaching on cooking. You may laugh – but I was taught by her how to cook when I was 14! I have been embarrassed by this for a long time (being sent to a nunnery by parents to do knitting, crocheting and cooking) but now I am more than delighted to write this down! After all, all the best cooking, historically speaking, was perfected in monasteries!
1 liter bread flour (approx 630 g)
1 pack dry yeast (weight for 630 g flour)
1/4 liter warm milk (you can add a bit more later depending on the dryness of your flour)
100 g butter
1 lemon grind
1 drop vanilla extract
4 egg yolks (the recipe suggests 2 to 5 but I would say the fewer the softer the dough but less yellow and tasty!)
1/2 teaspoon salt and sugar
1. Sieve the flour into a large bowl. Make a hole in the flour, into which you sieve the dry yeast.
2. In a separate bowl, mix warm milk, butter, sugar and yolks.
3. Add the mixture to the flour and add the salt.
4. Mix all together until the dough is fairly dry. Then knead the dough for 10 mins.
5. Leave the dough in a larger bowl to raise (approx 1-2 hours depending on the warmth in your kitchen, or radiator if you have not got much time!). Meanwhile, prepare the filling.
70 g butter
3 egg yolks (2 egg whites)
250 g sugar
1 lemon grind
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 large spoon single cream
1 liter walnuts (when ground, separate walnuts evenly into two bowls – 50:50)
1/2 teaspoon salt and sugar
1. Mix butter with egg yolks and sugar until creamy.
2. Add spices, cream, half a litter of walnuts and whisked egg whites.
Preparing the roll
1. Use the dough roller to flatten your dough so that it is about 1cm thick.
2. Evenly distribute the wet filling onto the flat dough. Sprinkle the second (dry) part of the walnuts on top.
3. Optionally you can add raisins (not sultanas). Generally I am not so keen on 'squashed flies', but as my potica was made for my British family who like raisins, I used the largest ones (approx 1-2 cm tall) I could find in our corner shop – and I am now converted! Sultanas = 'squashed flies' versus large raisings = 'the real thing'!
4. Roll the dough as tightly as you can into one long roll. The roll was then cut into 3 even parts (approx 20cm long) to fit my bread tins. Each piece was topped with cream and smoothed with a brush.
5. Raise potica while in tins for another hour. Then bake it for approx 1 hour at 170 degrees (fan oven). Note: if it is browning too fast on top, place some aluminium foil to prevent the crust from burning!
'Lost and Found': How to Dye Easter Eggs in Onion Skin with Leaf Pattern
Easter Saturday is for different cultural traditions the last chance to prepare for the great Feast on Easter Sunday, and one of the most important elements to this Feast are of course Easter Eggs. Our today's preference may be for the one made in chocolate, but the making of Easter Eggs is traditionally not associated with chocolate but rather with the process of dyeing.
Lost and Found
Today, I shall be testing my culinary skills by using the traditional method of dyeing chicken eggs in onion skin and making patters using various leaves I can find in the garden. The method, described below, is very easy indeed, enjoyable and fun thing to do with your kids that does not take very long (1 hour max).
Why the 'lost and found' notion in the method? When I moved to London 20 years ago, even I could not resist the temptation of the modern chocolate eggs for many years to come but a few years ago the above result came into existence, a mixture of both worlds (below pictures from 2012, my second attempt) – the traditional method, however, comes from the kitchen of my granny and my mum as well as many women before them in Slovenia, and it certainly seems to be one of the most popular methods in Central Europe. By a quick browse of the internet, the origins of the method of dyeing in onion skin seems to have been widely used in various traditions including in the Greek Orthodox Easter, though the Jewish Passover seems to be by far more closely related to the method I shall describe as it uses various leaves for making patterns. It would be a fun to find more about the origins of this method by next Easter! According to my British mother-in-law, who was brought up in her second home around Newcastle away from the bombs flying over Kent to London during the WWII, dyeing eggs in onion peel also has a very long tradition in the North of England, and I believe, in Scotland. She told me today, this Easter Sunday, that leaves are also added to the egg but onion skin is then attatched to the egg. However, in her method, the leaf design comes out more blurred or even abstracted. I am glad we are able to share our experiences in the making of Easter Eggs. Through reconnecting to our roots and traditions, preparing Easter Eggs is indeed the basic way how to share our experiences in similarities and differences – isn't that what 'multi-culture' is all about? It goes back to the kitchen! And, also it is the place where the competitions begin – here, Master Chef competition series comes in mind! The aim about this article is not to compete but to share, as the making of Easter Eggs is also a celebration of our generations.
The context
But before I describe my method, I would like to place the making of Easter Eggs into the context. The method of dyeing chicken eggs is nothing new. It goes back as far as pagan times, used to celebrate the beginning of Spring – the celebration was focused on the theme of rebirth of nature after a long period of winter and the egg became a symbol of the source of life. This concept is still a core to many cultural traditions around the world. Just like in the case of decorating Christmas Trees, the making of Easter Eggs was also incorporated into Christianity, both in Western and Eastern Churches. The process of recycling this old pagan custom gave a different meaning to the making as it became associated with the body of Christ – there are, however, some local variations, for instance in central Europe, an egg dyed or painted in red came to represent the blood of Christ. But in both cases, the egg is a symbol of resurrection. Natural dye for Easter Eggs was made from local resources, from extracting various vegetables and plants found in nature. For instance, in central Europe, such as Slovenia, one of the most common dyes used was red due to the abundance of red beets. Later on, when industrial colours became available, eggs would be painted with bright colours, or even processes such subtracting, adding, marbling or whatever pattern is desired to achieve was introduced. The method of dyeing seems to be still a more popular choice in Catholic Eastern and Central Europe as well as Orthodox Church. Furthermore, in Christianity, the Easter egg tradition may have further emerged as a celebration of the end of 40 days of fasting during the Lent period. Traditionally, all eggs would be consumed a day before the Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (Mardi Gras in French) – in UK, Shove Tuesday is reserved for making pancakes and in Slovenia, for making doughnuts as part of the carnival tradition – and then by no means to be eaten until Easter Sunday!
On the other hand, the West has predominantly embraced a more modern custom with chocolate eggs of various sizes or plastic eggs filled with confectionery such as jelly beans. Chocolate Eggs are indeed a modern invention, as a result of industrial revolution of the 19th century that enabled a mass production. They first appeared in Germany and France as Easter presents. The Continental fashion spread to UK, with Cadbury Easter Egg that first appeared in 1875 – according to the Locally Sourced, the maker informs them that their Creme Egg is the number one best seller of Easter Eggs in the world, with more than 213 million eaten every year! The number is rather astonishing, as, in my opinion, I only tried the egg once, but could not finished – I am not a chocoholic, so for me too much sugar rather than cocoa, is rather nothing that something.
Chocolate Easter Bunnies also came from the southwestern Germanic tradition of early 17th century – the mythical humanoid rabbit that brings baskets of coloured eggs to children. The Germans further invented a very popular children's Easter Egg Hunt, now played across the globe – in which children have to search for eggs in the garden on an Easter Sunday morning that Bunny left them hidden there over night! In addition, the Germans were also the first who created edible Easter Bunnies in the early 1800s. Rabbits and hares, of course, have nothing to do with the Christianity, so this element is purely of a pagan origin, as symbols of springtime rebirth and fertility. Many other traditional games have developed around Easter egg, including competitions of eggs rolling down the hill or tapping each other's eggs. Also, exchanging Easter Eggs as presents has generally become a way of expressing love and friendship.
I normally use a pack of 12 medium size Free Range Eggs.
Advice: while using the skin from 5 ordinary onions, add skin from 2 red onions as it gives an extra kick to the intensity of natural colour. If you do not have the red sort in your cupboard, that's fine too, they will just appear lighter in brown colour.
If you feel lazy, you can just add your eggs straight to the water full of skin, then slowly bring to boil and cook them for 10 mins with the gas down. Once cooked – some people say it's best to leave them in water to cool down so that they do not go green on the rims of the yellow of the egg, while others believe that if you pour over them with cold water after cooking is finished, you get a better result. I agree with the second option!
For decoration
1. First collect various leaves of plants, grass and weeds from your garden – the better the shape the better result.
2. Recycle your old tights / nylon socks – if you have them in your wardrobe, otherwise the cheapest kind in your corner shop will do, cut them into pieces larger than the egg, and find the thread for a later use.
3. Then stick a leaf onto each egg or wrap around it, and by holding it down tight on the egg, wrap the piece of tights around the egg. Then squeeze gently the piece of tights so that it holds the leaf well in place, and while twisting the end tightly, finally wrap around the thread, so that the piece of thighs stays put on the egg during cooking. One egg done, more to go, the same process, different design.
4. For an extra shine, when the eggs are more or less cooled down, add a bit of olive oil on a piece of paper kitchen towel, put the egg onto it and by holding them both in your hands gently roll the egg among your hands.
Of course, again, I had to add chocolate eggs, I live in London after all, where different cultures meet and mix. Happy Easter.


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The smoky flavour of the chargrilled eggplant marries perfectly with the creaminess of the yoghurt and the sweetness of the pomegranate - just delicious!
Featured in Christmas sides, Eggplant recipes
- 2 (about 300g each) eggplants, cut into 1cm-thick slices
- 1/2 cup (140g) natural yoghurt
- 2 tbs tahini
- 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tbs pistachio dukkah
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
Step 1Heat a barbecue grill or chargrill on medium-high. Spray both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil spray. Cook, in 2 batches, for 2-3 mins each side or until tender and charred. Transfer to a plate. Set aside to cool slightly.
Step 2Whisk the yoghurt, tahini, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl until combined. Season with salt.
Step 3Arrange the eggplant on a serving platter. Top with spoonfuls of the yoghurt sauce. Sprinkle with dukkah, pomegranate seeds and mint leaves.
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Coconut Cake
Many years ago, I saw a glorious coconut cake on the cover of a magazine. My several attempts at making it were a miserable mess. There just didn't seem to be enough cake batter to make this six layer cake, so I gave up.
Then I saw Ina Garten make coconut cupcakes and pulled the recipe on-line. I used her cake batter recipe with two big changes: cake flour instead of all purpose flour, and buttermilk instead of whole milk. The result was a sky high cake with a moist and tender crumb. I also substituted this family recipe for Pastry Cream Filling, and used real whipped cream and coconut for the frosting.
Fabulous, a little awkward at the last minute, and messy to cut. Never a piece left though.
Prepare Cake Pans:
Adapted from Barefoot Contessa Coconut Cupcakes
Two 9x2"cake pans, plus one 6" cake pan (potentially, two 10x2" cake pans)
- Butter and flour the bottom and sides of the pans.
- Cut parchment for bottom of pans, place inside, and butter and flour top of parchment.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
For the Cake:
3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups sugar
5 extra large eggs
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
3 cups cake flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
7 oz sweetened coconut
- In the bowl of an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter for two minutes. Add the sugar and cream together for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl.
- Add the vanilla and almond extracts and mix.
- In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients with a wisk, or sift together.
- Alternately, add 1/3 of he dry ingredients, then 1/2 of the buttermilk until all is incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Fold in coconut.
- Pour batter into pans until 2/3 full. Don't be tempted to overfill the pans if you have extra batter as it will result in a very dense cake. Either discard or bake in individual cupcake pans.
- Bake for about 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
Let cool on racks for about 10 minutes in the pans, then remove the cakes from the pans and cool completely on racks. (May be wrapped in plastic, then foil and stored for 2 weeks in the freezer.)
For Cream Filling:
6 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
4 cups milk
2 Tbs unsalted butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tsp pure almond extract
4 oz sweetened shredded cococut
- In a saucepan, wisk the sugar with the flour.
- Add the egg yolks and mix into a paste. Then add the milk and wisk until smooth.
- Over a medium low heat, continue stirring constantly until the mixture starts to boil.
- Once it boils, remove it from the heat, and stir in the remaining ingredients.
Let cool in a glass or metal bowl, then cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin and refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours. I usually make this the day before I am going to assemble the cake.
For Frosting:
1 pint heavy whipping cream, cold
1 tbs sugar
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp pure almond extract
- Place the beaters and the bowl in the freezer for about 30 minutes before whipping the cream.
- Beat the cream until peaks start to form.
Add the vanilla, and the sugar and beat until very stiff peaks form.
To Assemble:
- Level the the top of the first layer, and place it top down on a serving plate.
- Add a thick layer of the filling (1/2 inch), to about 1/2 inch of the edges.
- Place the second layer bottom side down and press to even out the filling.
- Cover the top and sides of the cake with the whipped cream, then cover top and sides with the remaining shredded coconut. Keep chilled until ready to serve.


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I don't like Tenacious D. I really don't like the annoying song 'Tribute', and I especially don't like the fact that my girlfriend and her best friend always put it on the jukebox in the pub. Jack Black I can take or leave – he's never really impressed me, but he's never pissed me off either. And Kyle Gass… well, who the hell is he?
So when The Pick of Destiny was announced I sighed heartily, because I knew it would be crap and I knew I'd be forced to go and watch it. But then we went to see Saw III or something, and they showed a preview clip of the film – not a trailer, an actual clip. And it was pretty funny. So I figured I'd give this movie more of a chance than I had been preparing to, and I'm glad I did because it's very funny.
The plot is, at best, flimsy, and most of the gags seem to be structured around either getting stoned, swearing profusely, or unusual cameos – but, so what? Not every film can be The Big Lebowski or Dr. Strangelove, and a bit of mindless fun is sometimes just the ticket. It really, really helps though (and this possibly makes me totally biased towards the movie) that at its core it's just a big long paean to rock.
In a quick intro (with a musical turn from both Meatloaf and Ronnie James Dio) we learn how JB runs away from his religious upbringing in Kickapoo, Missouri, and travels to Hollywood where it is prophesised that he will 'form a strong alliance, and the world's most awesome band.' He meets Kyle Gass playing on the Sunset Strip, and begins his 'rock training.' Then, they inadvertantly discover the legend of the Pick of Destiny, a guitar pick fashioned from the tooth of Satan himself, which can endow any guitarist with ungodly skills…
The film is, of course, interspersed with songs from Tenacious D, and they're actually quite good (the highlight being 'Beelzeboss' from the finale.) One memorably funny song scene is a dream sequence where JB fantasises about how the band will play once they have the PoD – singing so loud he causes a microphone to burst into flame, and even blows one poor guy's brains out, all whilst subtly morphing into a proto-Ozzy rock God, complete with black eyeliner and chainmail.
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I could go on about moments in this film which have made me laugh repeatedly. The car chase, the cock-pushups, the rock-off with the devil – all great scenes. This is a highly recommended movie if you're capable of enjoying some mindless fun, and especially if you love rock music. It probably helps if you're high as well, but I saw it sober so it's not a pre-requisite.
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The Forbes Communication Council recently shared their ideas for documenting communication processes. Those processes are often fundamental to business success and once in place will allow you to act quickly and even scale smoothly. They share an eye-opening stat that communication breakdowns can cost businesses as much as $37 billion a year! The 14 council members each share a tip. Whether it's 'Start with the Basics', 'Create a Handbook', or 'Know Who to Ask and When' the ideas are sound and with information on how it's helped council members or how they implemented the idea internally. Council members span universities to high tech companies like Cisco and Microsoft. Obviously successful organizations we can all learn from! It's a quick article that is sure to give you ideas to improve your documentation as well as your communication processes.


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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Grand Rapids Police Department says seven men are now facing a felony charge of accosting a minor for immoral purposes after a private citizen took it upon himself to track down potential predators and uploaded some of his encounters to YouTube.
Police say a 23-year-old man told them in February that he posed as a 15-year-old girl online and made contact with several men who had placed advertisements on Craigslist. The man documented the online interactions with the suspects, who, police say, showed up at an arranged meeting with the man thinking they were meeting a 15-year-old girl.
Over the past three months, a YouTuber with the user name "Anxiety War" uploaded several videos in which he communicated and met with alleged sex predators in West Michigan.
The man turned over to police the evidence he'd obtained, and police then interviewed the seven suspects involved. These men were subsequently arrested and charged with a felony:
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- Dan Barnes, 68
- Jacob Cassiday, 24
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Awakening Greeting Cards (5 cards)
Awakening Greeting Cards (5 cards)
These cards are reproductions of a special series of paintings I did in 2014. It's called the Awakening Series and each of the cards deals with various aspects of life's journey.
The Lotus is a plant that grows in the mud and blooms into this beautiful flower. I love the lotus as a symbol because it reminds me that we must all embrace our darkness in order to bloom into the beautiful beings we are.
The series touches on these five themes: forgiveness, blooming, the journey, coming up from the depths and letting go.
I hope you enjoy them. The original paintings are mixed media, and the reproduction in the cards are exceptional quality in card stock and in color value. They make a great gift as well as being a great stash to have for yourself to write notes to friends and family.


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Day And Night
Last Thursday was the first opportunity I've had to wear the incredible Tara Jarmon 'By Night' jacket I bought last month.
Technically, this is an evening jacket and probably not really considered all that suitable for daytime, but I've never been one for subscribing to the confines of night and day wear, so for me it's a pretty jacket for days when it's not too cold, not too hot and not raining.
As a blogger, photography becomes a big part of your life since blogs frequently feature photography in one form or another, so it seemed somehow fitting that I bought this jacket which has a beautiful bokah print on it. I am forever in search of the elusive DOF, so I couldn't resist the blurred background of the bokah effect.
In reality, it's actually a super easy coat to dress down. I wore it like this to go buy cheese.
Miista shoes; ASOS skirt; Vintage shirt; Zatchels bag; Wildfox sunglasses; Kirsty Ward necklace
In winter I will wear it under a big coat because as much I don't think this should only be hidden under the cover of night, neither do I think it should only come out in summer.
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A panel of top TV execs predicted the future of the high-end drama sector and discussed its current challenges during a panel at Rome's MIA Market.
Philippe Maigret, president, ITV Studios America, told the audience that the high-end drama boom was only just beginning.
"When you live in a world where apple and Facebook will start commissioning [TV drama] then I don't think we're anywhere close to 'peak TV'," he said.
"American networks might decide to get out of the scripted game or reduce their investment in scripted TV," he also predicted.
Wayne Garvie, CCO International Production, Sony Pictures Television, told the audience that he predicts free-to-air channels face the biggest challenges from the SVOD players.
"How will they counter these new entrants spending a lot of money? It will be difficult," he said. "They need to find collaborations and relationships with other free-to-air players around the world."
Meghan lyvers, senior VP co-productions and development at CBS Studios International, agreed that organisations like hers need to adapt. "Some of the more traditional studios networks [like CBS] will become more nimble and radical in our approach, both business-wise and creatively, and be platform agnostic, which is good for the audience. I [also] think SVOD players will maybe take some more traditional approaches and build the kinds of businesses that we've had success in already."
Channel 4's head of international drama Simon Maxwell, whose most recent project was the ambitious co-production Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams, predicted that talent could be more reticent about working for the big players.
"Anecdotally," he said, "there is a perception from talent working with SVOD platforms that they are now becoming part of a turnstile of shows. So to survive we have to curate shows so everyone feels special, as opposed to create a blizzard and making people go snow blind."
He added that Channel 4 could counter platforms like Netflix by "treating every show in a specialised way, so the talent coming to work with us feel like they're being put in a pedestal."
Current challenges
The panel also outlined the challenges facing the drama sector today, with a scarcity of talent the key issue.
Sony's Garvie told the audience: "With Apple, Facebook [entering the market], it's a brilliant time to be doing content. But the problem is finding good writers, because there aren't enough of them, and finding good producers, because there aren't enough of them either."
Howard Davine, EVP business operations, ABC Studios agreed that the volume of high-end drama being produced means that finding good talent is harder than ever.
"We're becoming much more global [because] it's another way to attract talent from outside the US," he said. "The proliferation of production means it's difficult to find great writers, actors and directors within the confines of the US.
"The US doesn't have a monopoly on great ideas, and as the sophistication of audiences grows, as global TV grows, you'll see better quality writing around the world."
C4's Maxwell said his channel is having to work harder than ever to cut through in a landscape that has reached "saturation point".
"There's so many new buyers, it's a boom time, a gold rush," he said. "[There's] in excess of 60 scripted networks in US alone. You've got more opportunity if you have something Anglo-American – everything we've done so far at C4 in terms of high-end drama is westward facing and that's a regret of mine. Item one on my agenda is to figure out a way to be more eastward facing, to co-produce with France, Germany, Australia New Zealand."
However, Maigret said the large volume of shows in the market place was not necessarily a problem for consumers. "There is no evidence that this monstrous volume of production, this level of choice, is turning the viewer away from TV. Because that is the big risk, does more choice kill choice?"


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Falling off the wagon - Falling into Grace/
Sitting in the second pew, sandwiched between my mother and my husband, bookended by love, I listened as the pastor spoke on sexual purity from Song of Solomon. I sat there praying for the hearts in the room that needed this specific encouragement, and then the pastor said a handful of words that didn't settle right in my spirit. "If you've remained pure up to this point, keep going. And if you haven't stayed pure, (I know that life happens), commit to starting now."
Those words, cased in parenthesis, were meant to be a gentle hand extending grace, "I know that life happens." However, in his attempt to offer grace, our pastor missed the doorway through which grace always makes her triumphant entry. That door is sin.
...where sin increased, grace abounded all the more
(Romans 5:20)
"I know that life happens."
Life is many things, but it is not a lazy river moving us gently one way or another. Though it winds and bends and forks often, we are rarely at the will of the river where sin is concerned. Life doesn't just happen. Sin doesn't just happen. Falling off the wagon...
doesn't. just. happen.
Sometimes psychosis or generational abuse leading to mental illness have made men and women unable to stand firm - without a miracle it is impossible to stay on the wagon. For those who suffer under such duress there is a measure of grace I cannot fathom.
However, for the rest of us with ears to hear and eyes to see and minds to perceive and the will to respond right, though life throws us sideways at times, we always have a choice. There is always a choice which way to go. So often I have made the wrong choice, an actively aware, sinful choice.
I've fallen off the wagon over and over again.
Goodness, y'all, I know it's just a Sugar-Fast that we've been doing together, but I believe there's application for us here. Because the Lord convicts us how we are to act and which way we are to go, and so often we start off strong. However, 16 days into our fast, 16 days into your sobriety, your purity, your commitment to spend time in the Word each day. Nearly five months into New Year's Resolutions, and a few weeks after our Lenten season, abiding at His nail scarred side, and we've fallen off the wagon.
Life isn't to blame - though we do try to cast blame. No, life didn't push me over. Not even the enemy of this world can push us over when we are committed to standing firm.
You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. (1 John 4:4) Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. (1 Corinthians 15:58)
Is there any conviction that you have felt in your spirit about the way you are living, the choices you are making? Yelling at your children, unforgiveness in your marriage, alcohol in the afternoon to get you over the hurdle in your day, fantasizing about another man, other kids, another life? Are you binging and purging, though God has said, No More? Are you spending hours each day online, though the Spirit has whispered, Unplug? Eating sugar for comfort? Looking at pornography, coveting your neighbor's belongings or your perception of their life, spending more than you are making...?
Is there any area of your life that God has said, "This... I want this! Don't follow the lazy river that opens up wide and accepting. Though it seems like a pleasure cruise at first, it leads only to death and destruction. Stay the course! Return to me."
Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it. (Matthew 7:13)
Sexual purity is just one of the many narrow gates that leads to life. Committing to stand firm within the boundaries, those blessed hedges the Lord wants to protect us within, requires us to be on guard in all areas of our loving, serving, married or single, parenting or childless lives. We must be on guard and stand firm, because we have an enemy.
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8)
God is so faithful to speak to you, tell you what He wants and doesn't want in your life. Then He goes so far as to give you the power of His Holy Spirit to help and guide you. But we have a choice to follow through.
I had a friend years ago who was always so quick to sense God's conviction in her life. It amazed me the way she'd communicate how God was speaking to her heart about various things He wanted to refine in her. I'd never heard someone talk out loud about this stuff before. And yet, what I learned from her example was that we can be open to conviction, repent even, and still not follow through with change.
Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. (Mark 4:15)
Just because we heard the Lord's conviction, and experienced His lifting us out of the mud of sin and sadness, putting us up onto the steady wagon, headed securely in the right direction, doesn't mean we're going to stay on that wagon. The Christian life takes muscle and self-control - and we often have to swim upstream against that lazy river pull. Am I right? But we can! We can. With Jesus Christ we can.
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. (2 Peter 1:3)
If you fall, choosing sin again and again, know this: Where Sin increases, grace abounds all the more! Let His Grace meet you there, extending her own hand, and pulling you to your feet again, lifting and guiding you back to a firm foundation... then stand firm. And when you have done all you can to stand... Keep Standing! Experience the power of His Grace, perfected in your weakness, and keep standing, Friend!
We are 16 days into our 40 day Sugar-fast, and some of you keep stopping and starting, falling off the wagon. If God has spoken to your heart, convicting you that something needs to be taken out of your diet, out of your life, then climb back on friends. Just this morning my husband announced that he's doing a "25 day sugar fast" for the rest of our 40 days! And you can too.
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The District Attorney's Office on Tuesday announced that it was filing a complaint against Uber for alleged unlawful business practices, including charging customers a $4 airport fee but pocketing the money.
For years, Uber customers bound for or leaving San Francisco International Airport paid a $4 surcharge meant to cover airport fees. But, according to a lawsuit, the company instead pocketed the money.
Uber and other mobile-app-based ride services, along with taxis, are charged a fee for the right to pick up or drop off passengers at the airport. Permitted taxis pay $4 per trip, and under a deal announced last month, Uber, Lyft and other similar services are charged $3.85.
For years before Uber received its permit, passengers had a $4 surcharge on their bills that was ostensibly there to cover the airport fee – money that the airport never collected, according to a class-action lawsuit filed by an Uber customer Dec. 3 in San Francisco Superior Court.
In the lawsuit, Uber passenger Vamsi Tadepalli details how he paid $27.57 for a ride to the airport July 23. The bill included a $4 surcharge "to reimburse drivers for any airport fees they are charged," according to Uber's terms and conditions.
But since Uber did not start paying a $3.85 fee until November, that $4 fee, charged to Tadepalli and "tens of thousands" of other passengers, is "fictitious," Tadepalli's alleges.
Uber started ferrying passengers to the airport in June 2010, according to the suit, which seeks unspecified damages.
Uber did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.
It's not known how many trips Uber drivers made to the airport before the fees were imposed, but as far as the airport is concerned, the ride service is square.
Both Uber and Lyft paid a flat $100,000 fee to settle unpaid surcharges for rides made this year from April to November, SFO spokesman Doug Yakel said Tuesday.
After its latest fundraising round brought in over $1.2 billion, San Francisco-based Uber may be worth as much as $40 billion. However, controversy – evading regulations, controlling the privacy of its user data, sexist behavior by CEO Travis Kalanick and other executives – continues to dog the company.
Among the other violations the District Attorney's Office listed in its complaint are Uber's declaration of having so-called "industry leading" background checks, which District Attorney George Gascón disputes; misleading information on the measures it takes to ensure customer safety; charging customers a $1 safe ride fee and telling customers that was paying for its "industry leading" background checks; using fare technology without approval from the state agency that measures the technology's accuracy; and unlawfully operating at airports without their permission.
Also on Tuesday, Gascón announced a settlement with Lyft, which faced similar complaints as Uber about unlawful business practices.
Lyft agreed to pay civil penalties of $500,000, with the first $250,000 due in 30 days. The second half would be waived if Lyft complies with all the terms of the injunction.
In September, the San Francisco and Los Angeles district attorney's offices sent letters to Uber, Lyft and Sidecar about their alleged unlawful business practices. Actions against Sidecar are pending.
S.F. Examiner Staff Writer Rob Nagle contributed to this report.


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Ant Piper and his sons from Cloudy Bay Clams have been wild harvesting the shellfish since the early 1990s.
A marine engineer by trade, Ant has designed and built a hydraulic winnowing rake to pump water into the sand and gently scoop up the clams. He says it's important the clams are treated with care as they are prone to bruising.
Currently the shellfish are harvested in Cloudy Bay in Marlborough and off Pegasus Beach in Canterbury. Ant also has a new boat under construction that will be used to harvest clams off Foxton Beach in the North Island.
Ant says, "This fishery has huge potential. We've gone from 100 tonne a year annual catch entitlement to 4000 tonne and I believe you could extrapolate that out so that nationally this fishery will be in excess of 30,000 tonne."
The jewels of the catch are diamond shell, moon shell, tuatua and the larger storm clam that often number only six or seven to the kilogram.
All the clams go into a storage facility and wet store in Marlborough that sits on the spit between Lake Grassmere and the ocean. Sea water is pumped into the facility to keep the shellfish fresh while they're cleaned and graded before being shipped out live.


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11 Years of Pancakes: Friendship, Gratitude, and Community Partnerships
Eleven years is an awfully long time, and a whole lot in our world has changed since 2006. New programs were introduced, a new CEO arrived, and the community in which we serve continued to grow. One thing that has remained constant, however, is our annual Community Pancake Breakfast—a give-back event set aside for community-building, networking, and the celebration of the people who support us in our efforts to make Alberta a more inclusive, welcoming province.
Given its impressively long history, our Pancake Breakfast is always well-attended, and draws guests from all imaginable walks of life. We can usually count on a few hundred hungry people including families, politicians, and local partners. This year, for example, Councillor Tony Caterina made a speech, the Highlands branch of the Edmonton Public Library set up a table, and the Alberta Federation of Labour made an appearance. Friends, neighbours, partners, supporters, clients, and members of the general public flock to our yearly breakfasts in anticipation of delicious free food, fun outdoor activities and, of course, the chance to show their support to us and the people we serve every day. Proud as we are of our work here at DECSA, this is a time for recognizing the efforts of our surrounding community.
First, we give thanks to our volunteers, who took photos, served food despite intense heat, helped supervise tables, and made themselves useful in every way they could find. We could not hope to succeed without exceptional souls who donate their time freely and gladly. A special nod to a dozen students from CDI College is in order, as they all arrived bright and early and were chiefly responsible for ensuring the breakfast ran smoothly.
Second, we must recognize our wonderful guests, who skip the chance to sleep in to eat, laugh, and enjoy the sunshine with us. We could not ask for a better neighbourhood, community, or city. We are truly blessed to be surrounded by such lively, active support from so many.
Finally, we express immeasurable gratitude to our sponsors, without whom we could not have hosted our breakfasts at all. Northlands has been our chief sponsor for years, and this year was no different. We thank them for helping us provide food for the breakfast, as well as the equipment used to prepare and serve it. Without a contribution from Northlands, our Community Pancake Breakfasts wouldn't be possible. We must also acknowledge Re/Max, who lent us tents, a bouncy castle, and other equipment to ensure all our attendees would have everything they need for a comfortable and enjoyable morning. Edmonton's Food Bank, which has been a loyal partner and provides ongoing and essential support to DECSA on a consistent basis, enhanced our breakfast by providing beverages for all the guests. Given the high demand for food bank services across Canada and in Edmonton itself, we are doubly grateful for this assistance. We must also mention CIBC and Sun Life Financial, as staff from both companies have been long-time friends of DECSA and can be counted upon to lend us support during important events and milestones. Last but certainly not least, we owe many thanks to the kind community member who donated his petting zoo. The animals were a welcome addition to the event, and their gentle dispositions allowed us to give our young visitors an especially memorable experience.
And so, for now, we put the photos away, and move along to other exciting events planned for the coming months. Next year, though, we hope to see you all at our 12th Community Pancake Breakfast. Help us keep this treasured tradition going for another 11 years!
"Live Your Purpose": Saying Farewell to Another Group of Transitions Graduates
"Honour your values and live your purpose." – Transitions participant speaking at the women's graduation ceremony
June was a bittersweet month for DECSA staff, as we sent off yet another group of successful Transitions graduates. As always, we said good-bye with ceremony, handing out certificates and good-luck wishes.
This time around was even more special than usual: we had two ceremonies–one for our women's group, and one for our very first men's group. Until very recently, our Transitions program for sexually exploited individuals was not gender-segregated, but when we realised that a separate men's groupwould improve the client experience, we adapted the program to fit our community's needs.
DECSA clients worked hard to fundraise so their graduation ceremonies would be fun as well as meaningful. They worked tirelessly in the days leading up to their graduations by washing cars and serving hot dogs. The fruits of their labour resulted in two excellent graduation parties, including some delicious food they were happy to share with everyone.
Each ceremony, men's and women's, was unique, but they were both filled with joy, pride, and the nostalgic sadness that comes at the end of every era. Case managers sang, cried, and laughed with participants, affirming and reaffirming the great privilege of working with their clients. After hosting them for months, watching them work alongside fellow survivors of trauma and opening themselves up to their case managers, we were all understandably choked up at the idea of letting them go.
Nevertheless, we at DECSA can't wait to see where their journeys will take these brave, beautiful people. Whatever they do, wherever they go, we feel confident that the skills and resilience they've built up in the Transitions program will follow them, equipping them for a brighter future. We're grateful to have been able to be part of their recovery, and are eager to keep in touch with them through Survival Squad, our support group for past Transitions graduates.
If you or someone you know is being sexually exploited, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Our trans-inclusive Transitions program may be the key to recovery and success.
Tickets on Sale for DECSA's Surf & Turf Fundraiser
Remember last year's inaugural Surf & Turf dinner? The music, the food, the competitive auction… Oh, you didn't get to go because it was sold out? Well, tickets are now on sale for the second annual fundraiser! After the success of last year's event, we knew it would become a staple of our fundraising efforts, while providing an entertaining evening for everyone in attendance.
The event, which takes place on May 27th, is a chance for Edmontonians to come together to support Albertans who face barriers to education and employment. DECSA relies on generous sponsors and community support to keep our doors open, and this Surf & Turf is one of the best and most enjoyable ways to show your support for our clients. If you're concerned about breaking down barriers for people with disabilities, sexually exploited individuals, people facing mental health issues, and/or any Albertans dealing with other complex issues, you'll want to take advantage of this opportunity.
Join us for fresh lobster, flown directly from P.E.I. Enjoy premium rib-eye steaks (or a vegetarian dish, if you prefer). Indulge in some dancing, and make use of our cash bar.
If you're seeking additional ways to contribute, you can take part in our live and silent auctions, which will include items produced by local businesses. You can choose to bid on a wide range of items, including artwork, airline tickets, hotel stays, gift certificates, and even a luxurious Sunday brunch.
Tempted? Register and purchase your tickets online, or call (780) 474-2500. We'll likely sell out once again, so don't wait too long. We look forward to seeing you there!
We're Serving Holiday Spirit (And We Need Your Help)
Throughout the year, our staff and clients are focused on hard-won progress. Breaking down barriers is never easy, and overcoming trauma and other challenges is tiring. So, when the holiday season approaches, we like to take time for reflection, appreciation, and joy.
On December 14, we'll be hosting a Christmas luncheon for anyone who is or has been a client in the past year. By preparing and serving a holiday feast for our clients, we remind them that we acknowledge, admire, and respect their efforts and progress. DECSA would not be the same without them, and we owe them our gratitude. This is just one way we can demonstrate how much our clients mean to us, and also allows us to sit down and simply enjoy fun, unstructured time with them outside the daily routine.
All the food for our luncheon is generously provided by Edmonton's Food Bank, and it will be prepared and served by our staff. Still, we need help to obtain catering supplies, such as chafing (heating) dishes, serving utensils etc. Without these, the event cannot take place, so we're reaching out to you—supporters, family, friends, neighbours, partners—to help us ensure our clients can enjoy a delicious holiday meal. For many of our clients, who live in low-income circumstances, this turkey dinner may be the only gift they are given this year. Help us make their holidays a little brighter.
If you're interested in donating, please visit our campaign's page, where you can see how much we've raised so far and contribute your own gift toward our goal. Remember that even if you can't give at this time, we will still benefit from a share or two. Please share our campaign on your social media page, and tell all your friends!
We thank you for your generosity. We know you'll help us serve some holiday spirit for those who need it most this season.


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5K Walk/Stroll to support Breast Cancer! Join us at the Charlestown Rathskeller for a community event to support all those who have been touched by this disease. All proceeds go directly to the American Cancer Society.
Registration: 8:30am Walk begins: 10:00am
Contact info: Patty Ready@ 401-265-3723 or Nancy Ringler @ 401-364-2005


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Conference Information
The 44th EDTNA/ERCA International Conference will be held from Saturday 26 September to Tuesday 29 September 2015.
Maritim Hotel & Internationales Congress Center Dresden
Ostra-Ufer 2 / Devrientstrasse 10–12, 01067 Dresden, Germany, https://www.dresden-congresscenter.de/en/home
More information
Deadline for abstract submission is 15 February 2015.
Abstracts can be submitted only via the on-line system. For detailed instructions please click here. All abstract submissions must be made in English. Abstracts will be published in the Abstract Book which will be distributed on site to all registered Conference participants and published electronically on the EDTNA/ERCA website.
Authors will be notified of abstract acceptance by 16 April 2015.
Accreditation of learning hours
44th EDTNA/ERCA International Conference will be accredited. Detailed info will be published on the Conference website.
Each participant will receive a name badge upon registration. Badges must be worn at all times to enable session attendance to be tracked for education accreditation. On your badge is a barcode which is scanned on entering and leaving each session hall. Credits will be assigned according to information received from the barcode system. This information is also used for safety reasons to record participants actually in the building in case of emergency. Therefore it is important you present your badge with barcode at each session hall.
Coffee Breaks and Lunches
Coffee/Tea will be served during the morning and afternoon breaks and these refreshments are included in the participant fee. Please note that lunch boxes will be distributed on Sunday (27 September) and Monday (28 September).
The Conference organiser cannot accept liability for personal injuries sustained or for loss or damage of property belonging to Conference participants, either during or as a result of the Conference. Please check validity of your own insurance.
Letter of Invitation
The organisers will be pleased to send a letter of invitation upon request, once your registration form and fee have been received. Such an invitation is intended to help you to raise travel funds or obtain a visa. It is not a commitment on the part of the Conference to provide any financial support. You may request such a letter from the Conference Department.
Official Language
The Conference is being organised by an International Education and Scientific Association. All oral presentations and posters should be in English. Plenary sessions and sessions held in the main hall will however be translated from English into French, German and Spanish. Special sessions might be organized in languages other than English and without translation. Please checkthe 3rd Announcement. All hostesses and Conference staff will speak English and other languages.