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So this is the start of week 5 of ChaLean Extreme. I'm a little off schedule since I was sick last week and took it easy on cardio. I was supposed to start Push last night, but instead I went to go see Bon Jovi at the HP Pavillion in San Jose.
The show itself was kind of mellow for a Bon Jovi show – but I still had a great time. I even wore my BodyBugg too! (Am wondering how many calories it will say I burned yesterday).
I'm still at only a 3 pound loss. I really need to up my cardio and limit my calories. (Though not doing too much cardio last week was probably part of the reason why I didn't lose a pound) The Shakeology has been a huge factor in the 3 pound weight loss so far. Before I would leave the house in the morning without eating breakfast, now I can't leave the house without having a shake. My favorite is the chocolate Shakeology. I just love blending that with peanut butter and banana. (Sometimes I use water to limit calories, or I use 2% milk) It's so damn good – like a regular milk shake but good for you!
Last night at the concert the thought that I was supposed to have started the Push phase kept running through my head. A little obsessive huh? A few months ago that would have never happened. But its like CLARITY just happened. All of a sudden, I know what I want! I found different workouts that I really enjoy and working out is actually fun for me! It's not something that I dread and rush through it, just to get it done and over with. I enjoy it – its fun for me.
My goal, like I said in a prior post is to lose 15 pounds. That's all – it may not sound like much to you, but I'm really short. I don't like having to hide my mid-section. That's where all the weight goes. Ugh… Buying clothes can sometime suck. Everything always looks cute on the mannequin or the hanger (or a friend), and then I put it on… And all the fat rolls show. Yuck, I hate that. So my goal is to finally lose the muffin-top of a mid-section. Are you with me? Anyone, anyone?


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Regular site visitors may know I've created an alternate ending to the one we'll be getting starting January 16th. I intend to have all 10 'episodes' done by then. Two stories are mostly done, teasers are up for all the others, and the work continues apace to complete them all. If you prefer the sleek to the gritty, science-fiction to action-adventure, and favored the mysticism and mythology of the story over the war story aspects you'll like my version. Click the link above right or here - Battlestar: Variant 1
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Held on Sunday, March 30 from 5pm to 6.30pm, this is our first collaboration with Singapore's most popular forum for BMW enthusiasts: BMW.SG
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The daily goings-on of a stay-at-home mom of complex children in central Minnesota.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
"She had a transplant, she's fixed, right?"
First things first: a heart transplant (or any other organ transplant) is trading one disease state for another. Any organ transplanted into a body is perceived as a foreign object by the recipient's immune system. In order to (hopefully) prevent rejection, there must be immuno-suppressive medications on board at all times. These drugs, while they help so that the organ doesn't reject, do a lot of damage to the body's other organ systems, and also set the recipient up for any type of infection that is around them. They become very susceptible to germs, cannot have live vaccinations, and are at an extremely high risk for developing cancer. In the case of my children, these medications also cause their white blood cell counts to be off, blood pressure to be high, kidney function to be diminished (most heart transplant patients will end up needing a kidney someday), appetite suppressed, and hemoglobin to be low. They cause excessive hair growth, skin issues, gum overgrowth, and a myriad of other scary side effects that I won't even go into right now. So there are other medications added to their drug regimen to combat all the issues that the immuno-suppressant drugs cause. Being on these meds is just another situation of "the lesser of two evils".. the alternative, of course, being that the person is no longer alive.
Another common myth: once you are transplanted, that organ will last forever. False. Most heart transplants last around 10-ish years. Now this is just an average. Plenty of people live 20 years without needing a new heart, and others will need another one two years out. For some reason, transplanted hearts very easily succumb to Coronary Artery Disease, and must then be re-transplanted. Of course, they are working on getting to the bottom of this mystery, and I so hope that my children won't face a re-transplant, but chances are they will. And I don't even want to think about the possibility of having to do a kidney transplant, too, like I mentioned above. So I don't.
Germs, germs everywhere. Did you know that there are fungi that live on rosebushes (and other plants) that could kill someone with a weakened immune system? Yeah, neither did I till I had two kid with transplants. Or how about birds and reptiles-full of salmonella and other unmentionable creepy-crawlies. Public pools? *Shudder* Not for my kids-I'd be better off letting them swim in the toilet. School, of course, is a necessary evil. But the thought of all those un-vaccinated kids with runny noses, chicken pox, whooping cough, etc. is enough to make me want to run for the hills and home-school my kids, Duggar style. But being as I have zero patience to teach a special-needs kindergartener, and I want my kids to have a meaningful education, I suck it up and send them to school. With hand sanitizer. And a bubble wrap suit. Just kidding. (Wouldn't that be cool, though?!?! Ha ha.)
Constant monitoring and doctor's visits. When was the last time you had to bring your 6-year-old to have a bone scan? What's your three-year-old's resting blood pressure? How's your daughter's fluid status today? Don't know? To all of the above, I say: been there, done that. Every single organ system is monitored in a transplant patient. Most heart transplant patients even have to have heart catheters done frequently, where they are put under anesthesia and a catheter is threaded through the groin up into the heart to study heart pressures, the state of the coronary arteries, heart function and the like. Sometimes they take biopsies. Many, many children who have heart problems and/or transplants are developmentally delayed or disabled, which brings speech clinicians, special education teachers, occupational and physical therapists to the table. My 6-year-old could direct you around the Mayo Clinic. It's just a fact of life for us.
Still think transplant's a permanent fix?
In no way do I mean to gripe and groan about transplantation. If not for transplants, and organ donors, neither of my children would be alive today. I am a tireless advocate for organ donation. I will never rest. We are absolutely and totally blessed with our two beautiful girls. They are miracles, and testaments to why organ donation is a wonderful, fantastic and magical thing. It's just that it's not an easy road to travel. Is it worth it? You bet. I'd choose the same road again and again if it meant that I can have my kids here to drive me crazy till I am an old, senile woman. They are both doing extraordinarily well. They live their lives as normally as possible, and that's what matters. They'll never be the same as their peers. We have basically fought for every single aspect of everyday living that most take for granted. That's ok, though, because it has made us open our eyes to the blessings that surround us. We really have stopped to smell the roses. We just don't touch them. Fungus on the rosebushes, ya know.
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What a great post! You hit the nail on the head with every single point. I too am scared of the day Ben has to go to school. Heck, I make my kids sanitize their hands as soon as they get in the car before they touch him! I was thinking of doing a similar post on this, but I don't think I could summarize it any better than you just did!ReplyDelete
Wow what a post! Sums it up to the tee... I did get a CHD that was fixable with monitoring but I still think about germs and other such things you mentioned... So look forward to your true confessions!ReplyDelete
Thanks for your post. I couldn't have explained it better if I tried, I hope you don't mind that I re-posted on my blog. www.heartforsara.blogspot.caReplyDelete
My daughter had her heart transplant a couple months ago. I so appreciate your blog, thanks again.


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ARLINGTON, Texas — The 2018 edition of the Southwest Car Wash Association (SCWA) Convention & EXPO was another record-breaking event with more than 1,985 attendees, according to a press release.
This largest regional gathering of car wash owners and vendors recently converged on the Arlington Convention Center for the annual EXPERIENCE SCWA, the release continued.
The 2018 edition included an expanding EXPO area with more than 320 booths and over 70,000 square feet of exhibits plus expanded education sessions from nationally recognized speakers, the release stated.
"We are proud of the very positive responses we have had to our Convention & EXPO and in particular our education program," said SCWA President DeWayne Hall. "As we continue to expand as an association, we want our education efforts to be relevant to our growing membership."
On Monday morning, the release continued, the convention was highlighted by the keynote from Rob O'Neill, the leader of Navy Seal Team Six who lead the search for and was responsible for the killing of Osama bin Laden; O'Neill talked about his mantra, "Never Quit," and the importance of following this in your business.
As one attendee said, "Your keynote by Rob was a bases-loaded homerun for SCWA!"
The 2018 SCWA Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Ron Peterson, retired Mister Car Wash CEO, the release noted.
According to Awards Chair Tyler Furney, "The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest recognition given by the SCWA, and we are proud to add Ron's name to our honor roll."
The event was summed up in an article by Rich DiPaolo, editorial director of Professional Carwashing & Detailing, saying, "There was so much to take away from this year's event in Arlington, and attendees and exhibitors certainly had a strong return on their investment in attending. But in order to get the full impact of the event you truly must 'Experience SCWA' yourself."
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- Checkers: Whether it's checkered shoes, pants, or shirts, everyone loves this print for some reason and it has become very popular.
- Champion (Brand): So, this brand totally used to be sold in Walmart and their shoes used to be sold in Payless. I know because I had one of their shirts and a pair of their sneakers. Somehow, the brand has become more of a fashion statement than "I bought these champion sneakers from Payless instead of the Nike store because I can't afford that" to "I really want this purple champion hoodie from Urban Outfitters for $69."
- Stripes: Stripes are always trending because they've existed forever. Stripe shirts are usually cheap and a good go-to when you wake up late and you have to rush. Try striped shirts with frills, off the shoulder, button ups, turtlenecks, sweaters, and even some pants.
- White Shirts With Sayings on Them: Another go-to when you wake up late. I like to tuck these in or tie them up and wear them with high-waisted jeans or black skinny jeans.
- Wrap Dresses: I feel like these were more popular in the 70's and are now making a comeback. I prefer floral wrap dresses and casual solid color ones too.
- Hawaiian Shirts: Vibrant and colorful hawaiian shirts are suddenly increasingly popular and are usually worn tucked in, however, try cutting them off at the bottom and turning them into a crop top for a different approach.
- Velvet & Suede: These two fabrics are everywhere these days, which is actually hard for me to wear since it's become a sort of casual look. The only thing I'd say is that suede and velvet shouldn't be worn on shoes, but that's just my opinion. I find myself more drawn to red velvet and soft suede colors.
- Floral/Jungle Print: Not to be confused with Hawaiian shirts. Floral dresses are super convenient and can be worn any day as well as anything jungle print.
- Slip Dresses: I like how casual and lightweight slip dresses are. They match anything and again can be worn anyday. Try styling a solid colored shirt under it to avoid dress code or just for the look.
- Patched Denim: Patched denim, whether that be jeans, shorts, bags, or jackets, are a fun way to create individuality within your clothing. I've found that it's cheaper to just iron/sew on patches yourself as opposed to buying items with patches already on them.
- Matching Shirts & Skirts: Matching your shirt with your bottoms was usually something you'd do as a child but matching polka dot and checkered tops and bottoms have become increasingly popular and are actually cute, as well as convenient, since you don't have to look for something else to wear.
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- Overalls: There was that brief intermission during 2012-2014 when wearing overalls was shamed but I'm glad we're normalizing them again because they're very easy to style with anything. Skirt overalls are also very cute and overalls in different fabrics like corduroy are also cute.
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BTW, could you create some related issues in JIRA? Thanks xunzhang Send from my iPhone > 在 2016年7月2日,23:19,Ming Li <firstname.lastname@example.com> 写道: > > Data skipping technology can extremely avoiding unnecessary IO, so it can > extremely enhance performance for IO intensive query. Including eliminating > query on unnecessary table partition according to the partition key range , > I think more options are available now: > > (1) Parquet / ORC format introduce a lightweight meta data info like > Min/Max/Bloom filter for each block, such meta data can be exploited when > predicate/filter info can be fetched before executing scan. > > However now in HAWQ, all data in parquet need to be scanned into memory > before processing predicate/filter. We don't generate the meta info when > INSERT into parquet table, the scan executor doesn't utilize the meta info > neither. Maybe some scan API need to be refactored so that we can get > predicate/filter > info before executing base relation scan. > > (2) Base on (1) technology, especially with Bloom filter, more optimizer > technology can be explored furthur. E.g. Impala implemented Runtime > filtering(*https://www.cloudera.com/documentation/enterprise/latest/topics/impala_runtime_filtering.html > <https://www.cloudera.com/documentation/enterprise/latest/topics/impala_runtime_filtering.html>* > ), which can be used at > - dynamic partition pruning > - converting join predicate to base relation predicate > > It tell the executor to wait for one moment(the interval time can be set in > guc) before executing base relation scan, if the interested values(e.g. the > column in join predicate only have very small set) arrived in time, it can > use these value to filter this scan, if doesn't arrived in time, it scan > without this filter, which doesn't impact result correctness. > > Unlike (1) technology, this technology cannot be used in any case, it only > outperform in some cases. So it just add some more query plan > choices/paths, and the optimizer need based on statistics info to calculate > the cost, and apply it when cost down. > > All in one, maybe more similar technology can be adoptable for HAWQ now, > let's start to think about performance related technology, moreover we need > to instigate how these technology can be implemented in HAWQ. > > Any ideas or suggestions are welcomed? Thanks.
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Former Tooth & Nail Records alternative rock band, The Classic Crime, will be releasing their fourth album, Phoenix, on August 14. Phoenix will be the Classic Crime's first album since 2010's Vagabonds, subsequently the last album TCC released on Tooth & Nail Records. The Classic Crime decided to release Phoenix independently. Now the group has dropped […]
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Stillbrave Childhood Cancer Foundation Presents:
Rockin' Renegade V Possessed by Paul James
Benefit Holiday Concert
Genre: Rock
Doors: 6:00 PM
Showtime: 7:00 PM
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This year's line-up includes
Possessed by Paul James:
"The mix of roots and emotional electricity at a Possessed by Paul James show is akin to a live electric socket missing its cover as stripped wires spark with flickers of enthralling danger.
This one-man folk storm is mind-blowingly charismatic, going wherever the spirit moves him"
- KUT Radio Austin TX.
Konrad Wert, known as Possessed by Paul James since 2005, is an American folk singer, songwriter and musician from Lee County, Florida. His music is composed of string instruments including banjo, guitar and fiddle with written roots within folk, blues and punk. Raised within a small Mennonite Community among pacifists, service workers and transplants.
From the Ashes (Tattoo Tom's new band)
Eclectic mix of punk, rock, metal and unlikely favorites all rearranged Renegade Style.
Featuring Tattoo Tom, Shannan Mitchell and Al Simensky formerly of Tattoo Tom & the Renegades with new members Steve Bowels and Dave Buskell of Pharmacy Prophets plus D.C. drumming legend extraordinaire Nate Oliver. From the Ashes definitely rises to the occasion.
There will be silent and live auctions, raffles and surprises all night long!
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Luce Bows Integrated Flat-Panel HDTVs
S-Squared Technologies, based here, introduced what it is calling "the world's first integrated HDTV flat-panel TV lineup" under its Luce brand — including a 30W-inch LCD TV, and 42W-inch and 50W-inch plasma display panels.
The flat-panel sets incorporate both digital ATSC and analog NTSC tuners that enable a simple antenna connection to receive available over-the-air broadcasts. Digital set-top tuner decoder boxes are not required.
Meanwhile, Luce also launched what it calls "an advanced technology DLP projector," model LDLP-720HDS, which features Texas Instruments' HD2 chip with native 1,280 by 720 resolution.
The DLP unit adds an exclusive advanced horizontal and vertical electronic keystone correction system called "Side-Shot" for projection throws up to 45 degrees off-axis, horizontally, Luce said.
The new integrated LCTV-3000A offers 30W-inch screen with 1,280 by 768 (native 720p ready) resolution, and is said to have "a super high-speed response time LCD module" that eliminates visible lag and tearing. The panel is also said to offer a 160-degree viewing angle, both horizontally and vertically.
Flat-panel models include an internal scaler engine that can adapt any incoming signal to the panel's native pixel count. Models also feature contemporary European designs with brushed aluminum cabinetry.
The 42W-inch PDTV-420HDA plasma panel features 1,024 by 768 resolution and will ship in June at a $6,499.95 suggested retail price. The 50W-inch PDTV-500HDA version features 1,365 by 768 resolution and will ship in July at a $10,499.95 suggested retail price.
The DLP projector, model LDLP-720HD, will ship in July at a $9,999.95 suggested retail price.
Luce and Helios branded video displays and related products are distributed in the United States by S Squared (S2) Technologies, LLC. S-Squared currently produces multiple lines of flat-panel products. Both lines are comprised of digital and high definition compatible flat-panel LCD and plasma-display televisions.
S-Squared is also an original equipment manufacturer of LCD and plasma TVs and displays.
Luce and Helios products are sold only through a network of authorized fine home theater and custom electronics dealers and installers in the U.S. and abroad, as well as some very high-end boutique or retail outlets such as Neiman Marcus.


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Introduction to Email Marketing
Marketing via email can be termed as email marketing but there are few more advantages that add to it. It enhances communication in the business, increases your target audience, it is also cost-effective, etc. But how does it work probably could be your next question? We should be thankful for the email marketing software that made easy. It assists you in creating partitions which could be based on several factors including when the data was collected, what the customer's like or dislike, and other related criteria. Then the emails are created and sent out to the target subscribers. Wondering what to write in that email? Your company details, product or services, newsletters, active campaigns or offers or what they have requested. Make sure it looks convincing and less promotional. This would help build loyalty and will also endorse trust.
The email marketing software allows you to stay in touch with your old customers while adding new ones to the list. It helps you in tracking the metrics of the campaign and even the ROI. So you see how effective it is and is also a time saver. You just have to be loyal and regular with the subscribers and you are done.
Key factors of email marketing
- Hard bounce- A hard bounce is the failed conveyance of an email because of a continuous reason like a non-existing address.
- Soft bounce- A soft bounce is the failed conveyance of an email because of a small issue, similar to a full inbox or an inaccessible server.
- Open rates- when a recipient opens an email out of the total number of emails sent. The average open rate analyzed in 2016 was 25%.
- Unsubscribe- To opt out or unsubscribe from an email list is to choose not to get emails from the sender by asking for the removal of your email address from their list.
- Click-through rates- the total number of clicks on the campaign divided by the total number of views on the campaign.
Now when you know what bounce rate is, you should also know what the factors that affect bounce rate are.
- Pop-ups, surveys, music and videos
- Search Engine Ranking
- Audience type
- Design of the page
- Emails, newsletters
- Page loading time
- Motive of the page
After all this, you need to proceed to improve your bounce rates. The reason for bounce rates could be people coming to your website looking for what they really want and not getting or similar kind of services what they are looking for. The way to bring them from landing page to any other internal pages is the content, design of the website. Here are few more we are discussing.
- Add links to the content on the website
- Using the key marketing jargons
- Writing unique and relevant content
- Reducing external links from the page or opening them in a new window
Importance of Call to action
Call to action (CTA) button is provided on the page or a website to the users to take action like buying a product, download, article or blog reading or could be sharing a piece of content on the social media platforms. In digital marketing, a call to action button can simply be a link with anchor text. You can place the call to action anywhere within a website where you want your users or readers to complete a task.
- There is surely some call to action that you can't resist the urge to click and the "free trial" CTA strategy is one of them. There's an approach to adjust the client's needs and complaints that'll help you increment your conversion rate.
- Don't make your customers wait for a long time. That is the reason, in case you need to develop your online business, you must guarantee that your client service is working.
- If you make your call to action message so as to make the desire in your prospects to know what's more behind this CTA button, they'll be all the all set to click and you will get a lead.
- Generate curiosity among the customers; they will always look for what's coming up next in the brand or a particular product.
Rate of conversion
It is the number of customers who have completed the transactions divided by a number of people who visited the site. The landing pages with a conversion rate of 11.50% or more are considered ideal. An average or a good conversion rate results in 85% of the traffic on the top 10 landing pages when searched in Google. So if you have not yet started to optimize your conversion rate, you still have enough time to improve.
To know how effective the email marketing was, the email needs to be delivered at the right time and right place. And for that, you need to work on various aspects like crazy subject lines and a relevant content. Undoubtedly, some emails will bounce back but that should not stop the flow of marketing. Email marketing works wonders if delivered effectively.
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- On May 17, 2017


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1. Top-down coding? I don't know if this is the correct name to call this new feature. A picture is worth 1000 words…
After hovering there a few seconds:
Click the option button to generate the stub, cool. This function is used to be a feature by ReSharper?
2. Call Hierarchies
Hover on a method, => right click => Popup menu =>
3. Generate From Usage: Use classes, members, constructors etc before they are defined.


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By: Rachel Thomas
Originally published in fast.ai, April 29, 2018
There is a powerful technique that is winning Kaggle competitions and is widely used at Google (according to Jeff Dean), Pinterest, and Instacart, yet that many people don't even realize is possible: the use of deep learning for tabular data, and in particular, the creation of embeddings for categorical variables.
Despite what you may have heard, you can use deep learning for the type of data you might keep in a SQL database, a Pandas DataFrame, or an Excel spreadsheet (including time-series data). I will refer to this as tabular data, although it can also be known as relational data, structured data, or other terms (see my twitter poll and comments for more discussion).
From the Pinterest blog post 'Applying deep learning to Related Pins'
Tabular data is the most commonly used type of data in industry, but deep learning on tabular data receives far less attention than deep learning for computer vision and natural language processing. This post covers some key concepts from applying neural networks to tabular data, in particular the idea of creating embeddings for categorical variables, and highlights 2 relevant modules of the fastai library:
To continue reading this article in fast.ai, click here.
About the Author:
Rachel Thomas was selected by Forbes as one of 20 Incredible Women in AI, earned her math PhD at Duke, and was an early engineer at Uber. She is a professor at the University of San Francisco and co-founder of fast.ai, which created the "Practical Deep Learning for Coders" course that over 100,000 students have taken. Rachel is a popular writer and keynote speaker. Her writing has been read by over half a million people; has been translated into Chinese, Spanish, Korean, & Portuguese; and has made the front page of Hacker News 7x.
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130319 miss A's Fei is getting more comfortable on variety shows
Written By Unknown on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 | 1:56 AM
miss A's Fei is becoming a rising star in the variety show field, and she revealed that she's adjusting well to the scene.
In a recent interview, Fei stated, "Whenever I feature on a variety show, I have to show them some kind of comedic talent, but I don't have any. When I'm on a variety show, I keep thinking of something funny to show. I try to remember funny stories whenever I normally hear them. I tell my members, 'Remember this. I will share this story when I come out on a variety show.'"
When I appear on a variety show with my members, I tend to not speak much. I am not normally an outgoing person, so I showed a very quiet side in the past. Now that I get to go on variety shows by myself, I say a lot naturally.
"I used to worry about what would happen if I say something wrong because I am a foreigner, but as I keep doing variety shows, that pressure goes away. It's not as difficult as it once seemed."
Fei is currently starring on the variety shows 'Master Chef Korea Celebrity' and 'Dancing with the Stars 3'.
Source + image: Star News via Nate
Tip: sofia
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No, it isn't wrong to love. To even think such a sentiment is actually quite upsetting. Still, certain situations have caused some of us to think such thoughts despite how irrational it can be. The love I'm talking about here is the romantic type of love, not the familial type of love related between parent and child or close relations. It is slightly maddening to think how simple love can be yet how intricate it unravels to be due to our perception and misgivings about our own feelings. Maybe it's due to loving someone who you know loves someone else or maybe your love interest is also being loved by a close friend of yours. Or maybe due to your circumstances, you feel inadequate to love someone in a higher position or standing than you. And yet, we can also point out physical and personality differences that can make you feel limited and annoyed with yourself for even fancying the idea of loving this person, let alone allowing your emotions for him or her to run free.
Yet, I still believe that no matter your position, status, appearance, personality, and other such barriers, there is no reason you should feel the way you do. No one should make you feel inadequate or limited by supposed obstacles such as these. Just love. It is better than the alternative of suppressing your emotions and turning into an apathetic mess because no matter how hard you try to cast aside your emotions, they always strike back in full force when you least expect it. It is easy to be embarrassed by them and worry over how others will perceive you. But you know what? Who cares? What do they matter to you in your life? Ultimately, it is your decision and your feelings. It is your own way of thinking that shouldn't be set to some other person's standards only fail to reach the bar. In this society, we should love who we choose without feeling abashed or disgusted with our own feelings. But then again, perhaps it is just me.
Is it wrong to love? Yes, for me it is. That is my own self-imposed enigma I have embedded in my thoughts. It is hypocritical, I know. But I feel as if my inadequacy and self-worth as a human is too low to properly love someone else. I can't. Someone who looks like me, thinks like me, does like me should not love someone such as that. And so, I desperately try to purge my emotions because I do not see a need to have them when I know I will only feel incredibly stupid in the end. What a loser I am. Is there anyone else out there who shares the same sentiments? But I guess not.
Thank you for reading this far if you did.
Is it wrong to feel like this? Is it wrong to love like this?


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Year Built: 1999 - 2006
Size: 1400 - 1500 sq ft for town homes and 1800 - 3500 sq ft for single family homes
Price: $96,000 - $132,000 for townhome; $182,000 - $300,000 for single family home


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One of the first rules you learn in argumentative writing is to not argue both sides of an issue, but when it comes to MLS expansion and the case for more than 28 teams I think there are valid points on both sides. Because of these points, I'm going to write two articles about them, one against and one for. That's not cheating, right? Oh well…apologies to my old professors.
So part one: The Case Against MLS Expansion Past 28 Teams.
Expansion has been a core mission of MLS for several years. Since the league's relative stability around 10 years ago, expansion into new markets, like last year's Orlando expansion, and growth in existing markets, including the introduction of NYCFC & the swap of Chivas USA to LAFC, have made the league hundreds of millions of dollars and attracted new fans. With the league's crap-but-getting-better TV deals, massive interest in local markets is the bread and butter for the North American league.
Commissioner Don Garber and crew set a goal of having 24 teams in the league by 2020. After LAFC, Minnesota
United FC, Atlanta United FC, and David Beckham's troubled Miami franchise were given bids 21-24, Garber and some owners expressed interest in expanding to 28 teams, but gave no timetable. Its not a controversial stance, but I believe St. Louis and Sacramento are practically guaranteed bids, and San Antonio is the next strongest contender on the list.
But what happens when the league hits 28?
The biggest issues facing a league with 30+ teams are dilution of the talent pool, fewer large market vs. large market games on national broadcasts, being forced into more strict regional scheduling, and potential difficulty maintaining single-entity ownership.
The level of talent in MLS is probably most similar to the second division leagues in England or Germany. MLS has come a very long way and is entertaining to watch, even as a neutral with no specific team to support. But the talent pool in North America where the majority of players are drawn from is less than world-class. The more teams that are added, the more players are signed who may have been playing at a lower level were it not for the new teams' existence. Given an adjustment of the DP rules or more money to spend on players, this could be avoided, but I'm doing my best to analyze MLS as it exists today.
Assuming that MLS and the television networks would "play fair" with who they broadcast, more teams would mean a less likely matchup of large market teams on national broadcasts. As I've said previously, TV ratings are rough for MLS, but they are increasing both in viewership and importance. For MLS to be considered a significant league by networks like ESPN or Fox (and not just their "soccer guys"), MLS games need to bring in enough viewers to make it worth them talking about throughout the week. Salt Lake City vs. Orlando isn't going to get people who don't actively follow those teams or the league to tune in.
Barring an expanded schedule, adding more teams could force the league to put more emphasis on regional scheduling. USL is essentially two separate leagues at this point, which is fine for a lower division league where clubs might not have the budgets to make huge trips every other week. But for MLS, the pinnacle of professional soccer in North America, a regional schedule would have one of two outcomes. Either it would make them look like their lower-division counterparts, or it would make them more aligned with MLB's National League vs. American League where teams rarely play opponents from the opposite leagues. Maybe that's ok for a North American league, but it would be different from most of the rest of the world.
Probably the biggest barrier to MLS expanding to 30+ teams is that Garber and his squad seem to have no intention on giving up single-entity ownership. Already at 20 teams we're seeing issues with MLS' convoluted rules on how international players are allocated to the different teams, most recently with a feud between DC United and Orlando City. Its hard to believe that adding 10 or more teams into the mix would ease those tensions.
There are factors that would seem to rule in favor of MLS expanding past 28, the biggest being the truck full of cash they get each time a team joins. I'll expand on that and more tomorrow, but personally I think 28 is going to be the limit for MLS expansion.


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Name: Katie Huffman
Position: Marketing Intern
Hometown: Harrodsburg, KY
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your position at the press.
I am a junior English major with a minor in Gender and Women's Studies. I currently work as a marketing intern, and I mainly write press releases and cover copy, help run the social media accounts, and do any research that the marketing team needs done!
What's one of your favorite UPK titles and why?
I really love Amreekiya by Lena Mahmoud. I've had the opportunity to work with this title a lot, from helping draft the press release to researching background information on the culture portrayed and promoting the release on social media! I really enjoyed the storytelling and writing. Plus, the cover art is absolutely gorgeous!
Why should students be interested in their local university press?
Students should be interested in their local university press because it's a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, whether you're interested in writing, public relations, research, or so much more. UPs lend voice to both up-and-coming young writers and established authors, so there's always a wonderful myriad of experiences and viewpoints being expressed.
If someone was visiting Kentucky for the first time and you were their tour guide, where would you take them? Any specific restaurants, landmarks, etc.?
I would definitely take them to Red River Gorge and Keeneland. Horse racing is about as Kentucky as you can get. As far as local food goes, I love Doodles for brunch, Windy Corner Market, and The Old Owl Tavern (located back in my hometown).
Do you have a favorite font? If so, what is it?
I enjoy Constantia and find it pretty visually appealing while still being professional and easy to read.
What was the last book you read? Would you recommend it?
The last book I read was The Color Purple by Alice Walker. I would absolutely recommend it.
Did you always know you wanted to intern or work in publishing? When you were a kid, did you want to do something different as an adult?
I've always known I wanted to work with books. Even as a kid, I've always loved to read, so publishing seemed like a good fit for me. It allows me to work with books in some capacity each day!
Why should students support their university press? How can students support UPs?
Students should support their university press because they do so many amazing things for their community! Students can support UPs by simply buying and reading their published titles. To get further involved, follow us on social media @KentuckyPress or apply to be an intern!
What have you learned during your time here, and how will you use the skills you gained as you start a career, further your education, etc.?
I can honestly say I've learned so much! Interning here has really helped me hone my writing and communication skills, especially over social media. I have learned how to succinctly communicate my point in a brief and interesting way. I hope to go into a career in publishing, so all of these skills will definitely be of use to me in the future!
If you could have dinner with any three people—dead or alive, famous or not—who would it be?
Audrey Hepburn, Eric Clapton, and Aspyn Ovard, definitely.


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so we had this cat. and it was annoying. so one day i threw it in the snow so that it would stop it from being annoying, but apparently that did not work:
a few weeks ago the cat got run over by a car.
only 36 days left until the days begin to get shorter. it's been that quick. that means summer is almost over. but of course, that is a pessimistic view on the time frame of summer. i shouldn't act so pretentiously; instead, this week we'll have a botox party.


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If you missed the members-exclusive USGA Handicapping Live Chat, you still have the chance to see what you missed when Kelly Reilly, coordinator of the USGA Handicap Department, spent an hour going through participants' real-life examples and questions about the USGA Handicap System, which is designed to make the golf more enjoyable by enabling players of differing abilities to compete on an equitable basis.
The System provides a fair Course Handicap for each player, regardless of ability, and adjusts a player's Handicap Index up or down as the player's game changes. At the same time, the System disregards high scores that bear little relation to the player's potential ability and promotes continuity by making a Handicap Index continuous from one playing season or year to the next. A Handicap Index is useful for all forms of play, and is issued only to individuals who are members of a licensed golf club.
Take some time to go through the transcript to learn more about handicapping:
David Chmiel: Hello, I am David Chmiel, manager of Member content for the USGA. Welcome to the Member Clubhouse Handicapping Live Chat – on the 105th anniversary of the day the Handicap System was first adopted! We will be getting started soon...Thank you for your interest in the USGA Handicap System, which makes golf more enjoyable by enabling players of differing abilities to compete on an equitable basis.
David Chmiel: Okay, everyone... don't forget to tell us us where you are from and what your Handicap Index is... So, let's tee it up! Please welcome Kelly Reilly, coordinator of the USGA Handicap Department.
Roger Nelson: Haymarket, Va., 7.2
Kelly_Reilly: Thanks, Dave! I am excited to be here. Today is an especially great day to be a part of the USGA Handicap System. Taking the time to answer our members questions is a great way to celebrate this milestone!
Daniel Manzella: Welcome Kelly. Dan Manzella here. HI: 18
Kelly_Reilly: @Daniel Thank you for the welcome!
Jana Madrigali: Hi Kelly. Jana from Useless Bay Wash., HI: 22.6
Wendy Dominick: Newburgh, NY. Handicap index: 16.8
Tim Quinn: Las Vegas, Nev., HI: 4.6
David Chmiel: OK folks, we are thrilled to receive so many questions in advance! So let's get started with a question submitted by a member prior to going live who asks: What is the maximum handicap a player can have, and how is the handicap figured?
Jim Luttrull: San Jose, Calif., 24.7
Bruce Benzel: Ritzville, Wash., 7.6
Daniel Manzella: Staten Island, N.Y.
Barry Hand: Tracy Calif., 8.0 HI, Kelly
Kelly_Reilly: The maximum Handicap Index is 36.4 for men and 40.4 for women. A Handicap Index is calculated by using the best Handicap Differentials in a player's scoring record.
Scott Jordan: Roanoke, Tex., 15.2
Kelly_Reilly: A Handicap Differential is calculated by using the (Adjusted Gross Score-USGA Course Rating™) x 113/Slope Rating. The accuracy of a players Handicap Index is directly proportional to the number of acceptable scores posted to their scoring record. Please take a look at Section 10-2 of the USGA Handicap System for additional guidance on the Handicap Index formula.
David Chmiel: Kelly, we've also had a number of questions about what a "Target Score" is. Can you help everyone understand it?
Kelly_Reilly: A "Target Score" is the number that will represent what score is needed to "play to your handicap." You are only expected to play to your handicap 25 percent of the time or less so this score will represent a good day at each set of tees. The average score from each set will be 2-4 strokes higher than this target score. The target score is figured by adding the Course Handicap to the Course Rating (CR) and then rounding to the nearest whole number. This helps illustrate the concept that a Handicap Index is based on a player's potential ability (better half average) and not an average of all scores, and is a great number for golfers to realize before putting the first ball in play what the goal/number is for playing to one's handicap.
James Kinn: What is the penalty for using the wrong ball for several holes?
David Chmiel: James, that sounds like more of a Rules of Golf question. If you mean it as a Rules question, you can call 908-234-2300 and ask for the Rules Department.
Jack Snyder: An Index is always established from the member's (regular) tees no matter which tees you play from. When you travel to another course with your index, how is it adjusted for the "away" course handicap and the tees you are playing?
Kelly_Reilly: @Jack First, it's important to point out that a Handicap Index is a portable number and is not established from a particular set of tees. This means it can travel from course-to-course and tee-to-tee and converted to a Course Handicap for the set of tees you are playing that day.
Jack Snyder: I understand.
Kelly_Reilly: A Course Handicap is the number of handicap strokes a player receives from a specific set of tees at the course being played to adjust the player's scoring ability to the level of scratch or zero-handicap golf.
David Chmiel: Kelly, how would golfers make the calculation manually?
Kelly_Reilly: Calculating a Course Handicap is simple! Take your Handicap Index and multiply it by the Slope Rating for the tees you will be playing and then divide by 113. Be sure to round .5 and up to get the correct calculation.
Bob Wheat: How is "Peer Review" implemented at a club and what does it entail?
Kelly_Reilly: @Bob, peer review is essential to have a player's handicap vouched for by a golf club. It forms a basis for supporting/disputing scores posted and better realizing a player's potential ability.
Kelly_Reilly: It entails fellow club members playing together in club events in order to form that basis of opinion on an individuals potential
Jim Luttrull: Where is the course rating posted? I don't see it on the scorecard.
Kelly_Reilly: @Jim, not every golf courseputs the course rating or slope on their scorecards, but you can view the Course Rating and Slope Database on USGA.org or contact the authorized golf association to find a course.
Jim Luttrull: OK, thanks.
David Chmiel: @Daniel, you have asked a question that many many members have asked today, pertaining to Section 3-5, "Players Competing From Different Tees." Kelly, how would you address these folks?
Kelly_Reilly: This is one of the most frequently asked questions we receive in the Handicap Department. First it's important to highlight that a Handicap Index is not established from a particular set of tees. A Handicap Index is a portable number that can be converted into a Course Handicap, which depends on the Slope Rating of the course being played. When players compete from different tees, or men and women from the same tees, these tees usually have different Ratings. Because a USGA Course Rating reflects the probable score of a scratch golfer, the higher-rated course is more difficult, and the player playing from the set of tees with the higher USGA Course Rating receives additional strokes equal to the difference between each USGA Course Rating, with .5 or greater rounded upward.
Kelly_Reilly: Alternatively, it is permissible to subtract the extra handicap strokes from the Course Handicap of the player playing from the tees with the lower USGA Course Rating. [See Section 3-5 and 9-3c.]
David Chmiel: OK, folks... we are 20 minutes into the session. Please keep up this great discussion and keep the questions coming!
Kelly_Reilly: The adjustment for the USGA Course Rating is necessary to keep the competitions equitable. The point that most people don't understand is that your Course Handicap represents the number of strokes that you need to adjust yourself back to the USGA Course Rating (not par). If two players who are playing from different sets of tees both play exactly to their handicap (USGA Course Rating + Course Handicap) then their NET scores will still differ by the difference in each USGA Course Rating. This is not equitable. If both players play exactly to their handicap, than the result should be a tie. To make the competition equitable, you must adjust both players to the same level.
Barry Hand: What does the Handicap Chairman do when players refuse to post and peers don't insist?
Kelly_Reilly: @Barry, if a player fails to post a score, the player's Handicap Committee has a view different options. They could...
- Post the actual score made by the player
- Post a penalty score equal to the lowest/highest Handicap Differential in the player's scoring record (has to be a score from the scoring record)
- Post the actual score and a penalty score
Tim Quinn: Great explanation! So many people think (incorrectly) that playing to their handicap will bring their net score to par, and don't realize that it's really the course rating.
Bruce Elwell: Are there any established USGA guidelines for adjusting a player's handicap index because of major/minor surgery the player has undergone. How long should the adjusted index be used?
Kelly_Reilly: @Bruce, Under Section 8-4c(iii) of the USGA Handicap System manual, a Handicap Committee can grant an increase in a handicap for temporary disabilities (as determined by the Handicap Committee). The increased handicap must be identified by the letter "M" to indicate that it is for local club use only. The Handicap Committee must determine how long a player's Handicap Index is to remain modified. As a form of guidance, at each handicap revision date, the Handicap Committee should compare the modified Handicap Index to the value determined by the normal computation method under Section 10-2. I would also point you to review Decisions 8-4c/1 and 8-4c/2 in the USGA Handicap System manual for additional information on treatment of players with permanent and temporary disabilities.
David Chmiel: Kelly, here is another question previously provided by a member: The other day I was playing a match with a fellow club member and the match ended on the 15th hole. Do I still have an acceptable score to post? If so, what should I do?
Kelly_Reilly: Match-play scores (as well as stroke-play scores) must be posted to a players scoring record. For the holes not played, you can post by using the "par plus" procedure. This means to record the score correctly, use par, plus any handicap strokes you are entitled to for those holes. For example, let's say your Course Handicap is 18. This means you would receive one stroke on every hole. Thus, if the last hole is a par-5, you would post using par plus, which would be a six for handicap purposes.
Roger Nelson: We have a few golfers who play away courses quite often and shoot significantly higher scores than they do at home. This is done enough that it does raise their index significantly and creates issues within the club. Any suggestions?
Kelly_Reilly: @Roger, great question! If a player does not have a Handicap Index that represents their current ability it would be recommended that the Handicap Committee consider making an adjustment to their Handicap Index.
Jack Snyder: Who controls the order with which the holes are listed for handicap difficulty?
Kelly_Reilly: @Jack There are two methods that can be used to determine the allocation of handicap strokes: Regression and Comparison Method
Kelly_Reilly: These methods are in Section 17 of the USGA Handicap System manual. The Handicap Committee has the final determination of the handicap stroke holes.
Daniel Manzella: If I play at course A and my Opponent plays at course B do we have to go to section 3 to adjust our handicaps?
Kelly_Reilly: @Daniel Your question needs a bit more detail to answer. We will get back with you to discuss further after the Live Chat.
Dave Parsons: Should I always use ESC or can ESC not be used on tournament scores?
Kelly_Reilly: @Dave All scores, including tournament scores, are subject to Equitable Stroke Control. Applying ESC is a mandatory procedure. The application of ESC is to reduce high hole scores for handicap purposes in order to make handicaps more representative of a player's potential ability.
Kelly_Reilly: Scores that have been entered into a player's scoring record that have not applied ESC may not be termed a Handicap Index.
Justin Vander-Linden: Why is a player not allowed to enter scores for their home course during inactive seasons? If the weather is kind to those in the North and they can golf into December at their home course, should those scores not count towards a players H.I.?
Kelly_Reilly: @Justin, scores made at courses observing an inactive season are not acceptable because during that time of year the authorized golf association has determined that course conditions may not represent those at which the course was rated.
David Chmiel: Kelly, we are also getting a lot of questions about what consists of a tournament score. Can you help our members make sense of that?
Wendy Dominick: Should scores from four-ball match-play or four-ball stroke-play tournaments be entered as "T" scores?
Kelly_Reilly: The Committee has the responsibility to designate events as T-Scores. It is important to highlight that a T-Score should reflect "major events." Rounds such as a club championship, member-guest competition, and qualifying rounds for authorized golf association or national competitions (which can be match play or stroke play) are clear examples of events that are significant and should be reflected in a player's scoring record as T-Scores. Routine events, such as member play days or weekly/daily/league competitions, are cautioned against being designated as a T-Score. The concern being that posting too many scores as T-Scores can result in diluting the process of "Section 10-3," which is the automatic "Reduction of Handicap Index Based on Exceptional Tournament Scores." The USGA Handicap System does not have specific guidance on the amount of T-Scores that should be posted in golf clubs season, however, it is cautioned that the Committee does not over designate T-Scores and dilute the Section 10-3 calculation.
Tim Quinn: Is a modified index (M) for local use only?
Kelly_Reilly: @Tim, a Handicap Index that has been modified is the player's Handicap Index and should be used in any event requiring a Handicap Index
Jim Luttrull: Where do I find the USGA Handicap System manual. Website?
Kelly_Reilly: The USGA Handicap System manual can be found on usga.org at http://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/Handicapping/handicap-manual.html#!rule-14367
Dave Parsons: I'm new on the handicap committee at my club. I'm wondering if we can require all players to return their scorecards after every round
Kelly_Reilly: @Dave, great question! As per "Decision 5-2a/4" a Handicap Committee may not require a scorecard for a round to be posted. However, it's important to mention that scorecards can be required periodically if the Handicap Committee would like to sample the accuracy of players adjusting scores.
Dave Parsons: Thanks
David Chmiel: Kelly, here is another question submitted in advance from one of our members: My course is undergoing some renovations. During the construction process, we will have to use some temporary tees and greens. Can I still post my scores?
Kelly_Reilly: Scores are acceptable for posting purposes so long as the Rules of Golf can be followed during the reconstruction period. The club must contact its local authorized golf association to make the association aware of the situation and for any other additional advice they may provide.
David Chmiel: OK, folks, the time is flying by, but we still have 15 minutes left for more questions. Please send them to us so we can help you understand the handicapping process.
Jack Snyder: Is there a separate slope rating for each set of tees?
Kelly_Reilly: @ Jack, yes each set of tees on a golf course is given its own USGA Course Rating and Slope Rating
Lindsay Bekken: Last week i posted the wrong score by mistake. What should i do now?
Kelly_Reilly: @Lindsay, don't sweat it! Unfortunately, we do not have access to computation service data, but you can reach out to the Handicap Committee at your golf club and they will be able to assist you with removing the erroneous score.
Lindsay Bekken: Okay, will do. Thanks!
Jack Snyder: So if I travel to another course and want to play the senior tees I take my index times the slope rating for the senior tees and divide by 113?
Kelly_Reilly: @Jack, you got it! That calculation will give you your Course Handicap from that set of tees. You can also use the Course Handicap Calculator on USGA.org too!
David Chmiel: Here is another question that came to us in advance from our members: If I am in match play and a player concedes the hole before I have putted out, how do I get a post score for that hole?
Kelly_Reilly: In this situation where a player has conceded a stroke or starts but fails to finish the hole a player must post using a "most likely score" for that hole. "Most like score" is the amount of strokes already taken plus, to the player's best judgment, the amount of strokes it would have taken to finish the hole more than half the time. I'll also mention that there is also no limit to the number of unfinished holes a player may have in a round, provided that failure to finish is not for manipulation purposes.
Roger Nelson: If the handicap committee adjusts a players score to better reflect ability, how long should the adjustment be?
Kelly_Reilly: @Roger, the player's Handicap Committee would decide how long the modification would last. It could be until the players normal Handicap Index calculation better reflects their ability, but in the end its up to the Handicap Committee.
Daniel Manzella: The Handicaps on the score card. Who sets them up. USGA?
Kelly_Reilly: @Daniel, could you please clarify? Are you referring to the allocation of handicap strokes?
Daniel Manzella: Yes
Kelly_Reilly: Great, thanks for clarifying. The allocation of handicap strokes is completed by the club's Handicap Committee.
Max Davis: The golf pro manages handicaps. How many rounds should be played before the handicaps are updated and posted?
Kelly_Reilly: @Max, hopefully he has some assistance from a Handicap Committee! It only takes at least five scores to establish a Handicap Index
Max Davis: Thanks
David Chmiel: Hate to be a downer, folks, but our time is up. Kelly, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with our USGA members. And members, thanks for Thanks again to all of you for your support of our Live Chats. We apologize if we ran out of time before we could get to your question. If we missed you, please contact the Handicapping team by phone at 908-234-2300 or via email at email@example.com. For a regular dose of Handicapping information, visit www.usga.org/Handicapping for a variety of interactive tools to help you enjoy a fair match.
Jack Snyder: Hour very well spent. Thanks, Jack
Dave Parsons: Thanks, Kelly, this was great!
Casey Burke: This was great, thanks so much!
Lindsay Bekken: Thank you!
Max Davis: Thanks, Kelly and David!
Daniel Manzella: Thanks all. it was great
Scott Jordan: Thanks, Kelly!
Jim Luttrull: Great info and clarifications. Thanks.
Kelly_Reilly: Thanks for this wonderful opportunity! As always, we appreciate everyone's support of the USGA Handicap System and I am looking forward to the next chat!
Bruce Elwell: Thanks Kelly - - Go Hawks!
Justin Vander-Linden: Thanks all!
Barry Hand: Me too.


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Kohlrabi, Cauliflower & Turnip Soup with Garlicky Greens on Toast
This time of year my vegetable bin begins to overflow with odds and ends from our CSA share, and in an effort to clear it out for next week's haul (and Thanksgiving), I turn to soup. You can throw almost anything vegetal into a pot along with onions and garlic sautéed in olive oil or butter and it'll be delicious. You can leave it chunky or whiz it to a smooth puree, add bold spices or crispy pork lardons to enliven it, use cream or yogurt to enrich it. Whichever way you prepare a soup, it'll always be a comforting and hearty meal to come home to after a chilly day.
I made this soup the other day to use up all the "white" vegetables taking residence in my refrigerator, along with the last of a bag of tender braising greens. It's elegant enough to serve as a first course at the Thanksgiving table, but also easy enough for a weeknight. Try it with or without the sautéed greens, but don't skimp on crusty bread or the olive oil drizzle.
Serves 4–6
½ head white cauliflower, finely chopped
½ large or 1 small kohlrabi, peeled and cut into ½ inch dice
1 purple top or hakurei turnip, peeled and cut into ½ inch dice
5 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed with the back of a knife
2 cups milk (whole is preferred, but 1% or 2% will make a lighter soup)
2 cups water
Small bunch lemon thyme, plus more for garnish
Small bunch English thyme
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon honey or cane sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Extra virgin olive oil
½ onion, chopped
1 medium leek, cleaned and sliced (white and light green parts only)
½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus more for serving
½ cup grated Pecorino Romano
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons crème fraiche
2 cups mixed braising greens, sliced (or use all kale, mustard greens, or chard)
Pinch chili flakes
4–6 slices rustic bread, toasted or grilled
In a large stock pot combine the cauliflower, kohlrabi, turnip, 4 cloves garlic, milk, water, both thymes, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, ground pepper to taste, and honey or sugar and bring to a boil (be very careful because it can overflow quite easily! Watch this pot and stir it often to prevent boil-over). Cover with the lid ajar and reduce heat to a simmer; cook 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Meanwhile, heat butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a sauté pan and add the onion and leeks. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook until light golden brown, then add to the soup pot. Stir to combine and continue to simmer 30 minutes. Allow the soup to cool off the heat for 10–15 minutes.
Remove as much of the thyme as you can (it'll be mostly stems at this point) and puree the soup with an immersion blender in the pot or in batches in a traditional blender until very smooth. Return the soup to its pot and stir in the cheeses, lemon juice and crème fraiche. Taste for seasoning and add more salt, pepper or lemon juice if needed. Keep warm on the stove while you prepare the greens.
In the same pan you cooked the onion and leeks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add the sliced greens. Toss in the oil, season with salt + pepper, add the remaining clove of garlic and the pinch of chili flakes and cook, stirring, 1 minute or until it's wilted down and turns a deep green. Drizzle each slice of toasted or gilled bread with olive oil and top with a pile of garlicky greens.
Serve each person a bowl of soup garnished with grated Parmigiano, cracked black pepper, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, some lemon thyme leaves and a garlicky greens toast.


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That weakness is the creation of ample test data for the technology to stress it to the point of breaking.
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This program involves the principal designers of the technology as well as the support staff of DTI Data. The Alpha Free RAID 5 Software Diagnostic program also includes new and current clients who have RAID recovery needs.
Quoting 'RAID Discovery' developer Richard Correa, "There has always been, and will continue to be a weakness in the development cycle of any new technology. That weakness is the creation of ample test data for the technology to stress it to the point of breaking. It has always been my contention that real world scenarios applied to a newly developed technology will ultimately pay off in major dividends not only for the developers but the users who will ultimately benefit from the rigorous testing."
Where does DTI get these real world scenarios for their Alpha test bed. From those who will benefit from it the most. The end-user. In a move that throws profit and bottom line management out the window, DTI is sending out a call to all those users who may have a RAID that is currently not functioning. What DTI proposes is that the drives for the RAID be sent to their labs in Saint Petersburg Florida where trained technicians will create real world images as a basis for a test data pipeline. In other words, DTI Data will in fact use the new toolset 'RAID Sleuth' which employs the bleeding edge technology 'RAID Discovery' and apply it to the damaged RAIDs. From that test data a report will be generated and given to the end user with our thanks as well as a discount for any future recovery needs they may experience. We offer the discount as a thank you for allowing DTI to use their hardware and more importantly, their scenario in the fine tuning of our 'RAID Discovery' technology. The images are then used to fine tune not only 'RAID Sleuth' but the 'RAID Discovery' technology.
Once testing is completed and the software is fully vetted 'RAID Sleuth' will be released as a toolset for all technicians to use without cost. The 'RAID Discovery' technology will be placed in the hands of thousands of technicians with the simple push of a download button. DTI Data has for years been the forerunner of new development tools in union with new development techniques. 'RAID Discovery' has brought out the best in DTI and it is their hope this work will benefit all of IT.


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As consumers, we transmit valuable personal information to the companies with which we do business. In doing so, we trust that information will remain secure.
Over the past year, however, we have learned of a number of instances in which vast quantities of personal data have been compromised. Last spring, for instance, breaches at Sony Corp. affected more than 100 million customers, putting their credit card numbers, email addresses and passwords at risk.
Another recent breach exposed email addresses of customers of companies such as Best Buy, Citibank, Disney, JPMorgan Chase, the Home Shopping Network, Hilton, Marriott and the College Board.
Although we often think of credit card numbers as being among the most sensitive personal information, disclosure of email addresses and passwords can in some cases allow identity thieves to do us more harm. Because many people use the same passwords for different accounts, knowledge of an email address and password for one account may give an identity thief access to other accounts, to social network profiles, or even to the contents of email accounts.
With one breach, identity thieves may gain access to nearly all sensitive information that a person stores electronically.
When companies disclose breaches of personal data, as Sony did, consumers can take steps to reduce the damage caused by the breach. They can strengthen passwords, change credit card numbers, put fraud alerts on their credit reports and keep a close watch on their bank accounts.
A 2006 study commissioned by the Federal Trade Commission found that the earlier consumers discovered the identity theft, the less time it took to resolve the crime, and the less money thieves were able to steal. Early notification can mean the difference between a few hours of effort or months of stress and worry for identity theft victims.
Prompt notification also enables law enforcement officials to more swiftly and effectively investigate and prosecute the perpetrators of the identity theft.
Forty-seven states have laws that require companies to notify consumers in the event of a breach of their personal information. These laws have helped consumers mitigate the risks of identity theft and have created incentives for companies to improve their cybersecurity. But this patchwork of state laws is not enough. Not all states require data breach notification, and the existence of multiple standards makes compliance unnecessarily difficult and more costly for companies.
In May, the administration proposed a broad-ranging cybersecurity bill that would address this problem by imposing a single notification standard for companies nationwide. The bill would require companies to provide timely notice to customers when information is compromised.
There is strong bipartisan consensus in Congress for cybersecurity reform. We need Congress to act promptly. The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse has been tracking data breaches since 2005 and now lists more than 540 million records of personal information breached.
Congress should require companies to comply with a national data breach notification requirement. Notification helps protect consumers and punish identity thieves who undermine society's trust in cyberspace and put our economic prosperity at risk.
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You're Not Crazy, You're Sleep Deprived.
When I was in the final days of my first pregnancy, I thought, "I can handle being tired! At least once the baby's born I can drink more than 6oz of coffee a day." Fast forward to a few weeks after the baby was born and I was Googling, "Can you die from lack of sleep?"
I imagined sleep deprivation feeling like being really, really tired. I imagined yawning and stretching and looking forward to bed. The actual symptoms of sleep deprivation floored me. Being sleep deprived made me jittery, shaky, anxious, sad, confused, hungry, cold, overwhelmed, and, ironically, gave me insomnia. I forgot words. It amplified my social anxiety. There was no amount of coffee in the world that could make me feel anything close to normal. I felt like I was dying. I wondered if I had MS or a brain tumor.
I didn't die. I survived and even decided to have another baby eventually. The second baby let me sleep more than the first, but there were (and are) still days when these feelings come flooding back.
Sleep deprivation symptoms:
- Changes in mood. Sleep deprivation makes new parents more susceptible to perinatal mood disorders.
Decreased cognitive and motor function. A study suggests that people who haven't slept for 18 hours have the same capacity as someone with a blood alcohol level of 0.1%.
Metabolic and endocrine problems. Wondering why you feel so physically "off" when you're tired? Sleep deprivation can make you feel hungry and cold, among other things.
Weakened immune system.
Insomnia. When your circadian rhythm is constantly disrupted it can make it hard to sleep, even when you're exhausted and have time to do so.
So… what can be done?
Be kind to yourself. Acknowledge that a lot of what you're feeling is sleep deprivation. Things will get better with time, and there are small changes you can make to help improvements happen more quickly.
Help yourself get more sleep. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. Take supplements like melatonin or magnesium. (Always check with your care provider first, especially if you're breastfeeding!) Go outside during the daylight hours each day, and get a little exercise if you're up for it.
Help your baby get more sleep. Make sure you have a consistent bedtime routine. Work toward getting them on a regular schedule throughout the day. You may want to read a book about baby sleep habits, or contact a sleep consultant.
- Ask for help. Your friends and family want to help you. If you are uncomfortable asking, or feel like you need more comprehensive support, reach out to a postpartum doula.
Sleep Deprivation: The Dark Side of Parenting by Alice Callahan (The Science of Mom)
The Walking Dead by Maria Konnikova (The New Yorker)
Yes, Your Sleep Schedule Is Making You Sick by Richard A. Friedman (The New York Times)
The stars appear each night in the sky. All is well.


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Bed bugs hide themselves in mattresses, within bed frames, under bed bases, within bed headboards, behind loose wallpaper, within paintings, wall sockets, behind wall partitioning, suspended ceilings, skirting boards and on clothing or furnishings - anywhere with a dark crack that provides cover.
Bed bugs are not known to carry disease. However, they feed on human blood, usually at night whilst people are asleep in their beds. These bites cause irritation and itching. Some people are particularly sensitive to the bites and experience an allergy and inflammation, especially to the arms and shoulders - this can be quite severe and require medical attention.
The presence of bed bugs in a room can be detected by the following:
High standards of hygiene and house-keeping ensure that the presence of bed bugs is revealed at an early stage. Bed bugs can thrive where hygiene standards are poor and house-keeping is sloppy.
It is difficult to treat bed bugs yourself - you should seek professional help.
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A man was caught by a policeman for not wearing seatbelts while driving in Malaysia.
The Chinese man taped the scene where he argued with the policeman demanding to know what had he done wrong when he was issued a traffic summon for the above reason.
Now, I wonder if he understands the traffic rules?
It looks very funny because in this video, the driver who was caught was very angry at the policeman; but if you look at the policeman, he was very calm and when the man asked for his police number, the policeman even gave a thumbs up.
Maybe the driver does not like the Malaysian rules for he keeps on questioning what had he done wrong even after the policeman had answered him.
And he kept repeating to the words, "polis Malaysia" or "Malaysian police"; may be he thinks that wearing seatbelts is a weird traffic rule and people do not have to wear seatbelts in other countries.
I wonder why did he tape this video, was he proud of what he did?
Thank you to MynewshubChannel for the video.


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Townhouse - Montroy
Modern chalet built in 2009 in residential area 30 min. from Valencia. Consist of two floors, 111 m2 in 400 m2 plot, 3 rooms with built-in closets, large and luminous living-dining room and access to one roofed terrace, one complete bathroom and one toilette, white aluminium windows with double Climalit cristals and bars, two roofed terraces with magnificent views to the mountains and region. Air conditioner, wifi, two places garage. Information about Montroy taken from Spain holidays . com Montroy, or Montroi, is a small town in the province of Valencia, situated in the Alcalans Valley, between the larger towns of Montserrat and Real Montroy. A traditional town ideal for those looking for a rural retreat, or for hiking and walking holidays. Montroy is situated just 25 minutes from the beach and Valencia City, and the beautiful lagoon and nature reserve of L'Albufera. Montroy offers the amenities of a small town, with local shops, and several bars and restaurants. For a more ample selection of facilities and services you can head to the neighbouring towns of Real Montroy or Montserrat. There are some interesting cultural attractions including a 16th century church and a Moorish tower dating from the 13th century, when the town was formed. Montroy is a rural town but the local region is a popular destination for walking and hiking holidays. Surrounded by rolling fields and hills, with orchards of fruit trees and a river run past the village. The province of Valencia has an enviably mild climate, which makes it ideal as an all year round destination, boasting nearly 2,700 hours of sunshine; hot summers and mild winters are interspersed with stormy autumn and spring months. P.s important note. Local agencies advertise the properties without agency fees included so we sometimes experience price differences. In order to be competitive with these agencies we now need to price our properties the same. Where ever we can we will continue to charge the sellers for the sale but it may not be often possible. Some prices are simple the bottom price the vendors can afford to sell for so an additional charge of 2.21% may need to be added to the offer
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