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Arizona Restaurateur Launches All-Out War Against Yelpers
The restaurant owner has posted banners that say "No Yelpers" at the front of his restaurants.
A restaurant owner has launched an all-out war with Yelpers. If this sounds like a scene from the recent Yelp-themed episode of South Park, that's because it kind of is. Aric Mussman, the owner of Vero Amore — which has two locations in Tucson, Ariz. — tells KGUN9-TV that he was inspired by the animated show's "You're Not Yelping" episode which makes fun of Yelpers on power trips because they think they are restaurant critics. Mussman's restaurants now bear "No Yelpers" banners near the entrances.

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Monday, July 18, 2011
The quilt is coming along!!!
With all the vacations that have gotten in the way, we are rapidly running out of summertime! BUT... my student's quilt is all quilted!! The machine quilter chose a perfect pink to match the back!
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It turned out really nice!! I can't wait for her to get the binding on and put it to use!
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Okay, I admit it, I was one of those young mothers who refused to allow anything resembling a gun to wind up in the toy box of her children for fear they would grow up to be serial killers. And if you are one of those moms, don't feel condemned, because I completely understand. Not having grown up with guns in the house, I had a fear of them and didn't even want my little boys to pretend to shoot people with them – until the day my twins ate their toast into the shape of guns and engaged in a three year-old highchair shootout.It was on that day I realized there really wasn't much use in banning the toy weapons because they would use a stick, a rubber band, a toilet plunger, or even food (obviously) in order to carry out some innate need to down the bad guy and emerge victorious in some imaginary war of the worlds.
As time went on, I thought about my grandfather and how his gun rack was always full of guns, with the ammo easily at hand, but how none of us grandchildren dared touch any of it. It was right there in full view and reach, but it never entered our minds to breach that off-limits realm. Of course, being afraid of granddaddy was probably a big part of that (he was really just a big softy, I later discovered), but I think more than that, it was just something we grew up knowing about. And while it was off-limits, it wasn't something we only saw in movies – the gun rack was just part of the furnishings, something normal, everyday, and expected in a country home – not a big deal, so we just didn't think much about it.
But what if my granddaddy had taken each of us kids out and taught us to use those guns? For one thing, I would have enjoyed many more years of shooting than I have by learning to use a gun later in life. Of course, some of my cousins had dads who hunted, so they learned to use a gun at home. My dad, however, moved to the city, entered academia, and any thoughts of a gun rack being part of the living room décor would have made my mom's head spin around.
But I have to say that none of my cousins who shoot have ever killed themselves or anyone else – nor have their children or grandchildren, most of whom also now shoot – and I think one of the keys to that is familiarity. When a child grows up with a healthy respect for, and a good knowledge of firearms, they are less likely to be curious enough to sneak a peek at something that could truly harm themselves or someone else in the process.
I realize some programs teach kids to stay away from a weapon should they accidentally (or purposefully) come upon one, and that is definitely good advice if they are unfamiliar with firearms and/or there is no adult present, but sometimes that only makes the forbidden object more enticing and exciting to get their hands on.
What would happen if we went backward in time just a little and more kids were taught to use a gun properly, respect its abilities, and use it wisely? There are organizations out there today who seek to maintain that heritage of passing our Second Amendment rights on to the next generation, such as the 4-H clubs, Scouts, and groups like the Appleseed Project. These and other groups believe that shooting skills, and the right to engage in them, should not fall by the wayside as fewer people need to use guns to provide food for their tables, but that we should remember our Founding Fathers' mandate that our citizenry should keep and bear arms.
Passing those skills and abilities to our children would then be as natural as teaching them to properly handle a vehicle. If you have a child old enough to drive, you have most likely made the analogy to them that they are basically sitting on a fueled rocket, reeling at incredible speeds toward some other unsuspecting soul inside their own projectile – forgive me, I've had several new drivers, so these thoughts come naturally to me.
But the point is that we don't hide the cars, or forbid them until the child is of age, and then take them out and present them as something to be feared and revered. Children ride in cars every day – in fact, what parent (probably a dad) hasn't sat the two year-old in their lap and let them "steer" around the parking lot? Wasn't dad afraid that little Johnny would then take the car out for a spin and slaughter untold numbers of innocent victims, all because he was "taught" how to use the car before he could understand the power of it? Probably not. Dad and Johnny were just having fun, but Johnny learned that the car was something he was not able to use without dad's guidance and supervision, and as he grew, he became more knowledgeable and skilled at using the vehicle, until the day he was able to take the wheels out on his own.
So should we go out and buy an arsenal for the baby's first birthday, just to expose her to the wonderful world of shooting? No, baby blankets and cute little stuffed animals are still more appropriate for that. But how about mom and dad learn to shoot first? How about taking granddad's rifle out of the attic and going to the range and asking someone to show you how it works? How about signing up for an Appleseed event and taking the whole family to learn how important the rifle was to our American heritage? And how about exposing those kids to firearms in a responsible manner, one in which they will respect the gun and eventually, as they get older, learn to use it in a way that will be fun for them and safe for everyone?
If you have children, or even if you don't, I encourage you to get in touch with one of the organizations that focus on teaching children and adults to use firearms responsibly. It might just be something the entire family enjoys doing together for many years to come.
Project Appleseed: http://appleseedinfo.org/
4-H Shooting Sports: http://www.4-hshootingsports.org/


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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Thrift Rich - Small Things
9 comments:
- BOSSY said...
By your description, Bossy thinks she'd love the slippers.
- November 19, 2008 at 7:12 AM
- Predo said...
Awwww, my snuggle-bunny! I hope you lit one of those thousand candles you have, that would set the mood! And, where was the Kitty durring all this cuddle time? Doesn't he know his job is keep Mommy warm?
- November 19, 2008 at 7:35 AM
- big hair envy said...
Gam would be SO proud of you:) I wish I had known her...
BTW - OMG!!! Bossy was the first one to comment today!!! Please remember us when you make it Blogger Big:)
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- November 19, 2008 at 9:51 AM
- jen said...
I love this post. What a wonderful picture you painted. Gam, sounded like a super classy, financially savvy lady.
I'm posting a whole month of finance posts for nabomopo. Thrifty living is my faves.
- November 19, 2008 at 9:56 AM
- belladella said...
This might be my favorite SSG post, well one of them :) Gam is amazing and I definitely think you carry a lot of her in you. I am so tied to the things of my past and the people that I come from.
- November 19, 2008 at 12:06 PM
- Rhiannon said...
So sweet :) Makes me miss my Grandma!
(also, DUDE, I'm trying not to turn my heat on, but Portland isn't cooperating!)
- November 19, 2008 at 3:18 PM
- Living on the Spit said...
an absolutely lovely post. I would have loved your Gam and I am sure she would have had the best blog too.
I love relating to the past and letting invade my today. I miss you SSG SO much!!!
I miss you all. I can not wait to be back full time.
- November 19, 2008 at 3:21 PM
- Molly said...
This was a great post! Made me miss my grandmother so much.
- November 19, 2008 at 6:55 PM
- Lys said...
Fabulous post, SSG!!!
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By Nate Hausman, Project Manager, CESA For renters and for property owners with inadequate roof space, the many benefits of solar electricity may seem out of reach. About half of all households and businesses in the U.S. are not viable candidates to host a PV system. Community-shared solar offers these electricity customers a way to take advantage of solar PV by buying an interest in an offsite shared solar array and receiving a credit on their electricity bills for their ownership interest.
The community shared solar market is growing rapidly, but its success depends on supportive regulatory frameworks and market systems. As community-shared solar has proliferated, a growing number of states have adopted community solar-enabling laws. This is clearly good news for solar, but one issue that has been less clear is whether an individual owner of solar panels installed in an offsite, community- shared array qualifies for one of the primary carrots offered to homeowners adopting solar—the 30% federal residential investment tax credit called the "residential ITC." This uncertainty has created confusion in the marketplace.
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"The Two-Bullet War" by Karen Osborne
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"The Two-Bullet War" by Karen Osborne is a story steeped with beautiful social and narrative metaphors. At its most basic, "The Two-Bullet War" is a story about royal succession following the death of the queen. The main character, Mila, is the queen's chosen Gun, a sort of Justiciar for the kingdom. Mila is also one of the "Mountain folk," whom were once viewed as subhuman until the queen changed that view and opened their borders. When the queen dies, one of her sons, Karstan, decides to challenge his brother's claim for the throne. Karstan is an isolationist and racist, while his brother, Alidar, wants to maintain the regime his mother built.
The twist here is that instead of fighting a full civil war, the two princes choose champions to fight for them with the loser dying along with the defeated champion. Karstan chooses Mila due to her skill and Alidar chooses Mila's secret lover/husband.
The conflict setup is as complex as the social structure Osborne creates. From the first word, there's barely a moment to breathe. There are a few times it feels like the story is about to spiral out of control as Osborne threads in yet another subplot, but she manages it skillfully, ending the story with a few sentences that somehow wrap up every plot thread introduced. In short, it's a great story and well worth a read. Also, it's Beneath Ceaseless Skies' Audio Podcast story for this issue and the reader does the story justice.
"Abacus of Ether" by Stephen Case is told through the point of view of Madam Gray, a blind actuary who uses magical ink to write insurance policies for soldiers going off to a losing war. Her employee, Magdalena, employs a different type of magic to predict the future of those looking for insurance; she's a Taster and reads a person's fate by drinking blood from their lips. When one of the king's generals shows up at Madam Gray's home, she's faced with making a choice: maintain her honor and reputation or lie to the king and stop the war.
Case's descriptions and world-building throughout are splendid. He somehow manages to weave a wonderfully complex vision for a character without sight in a way that lets us enjoy the story visually. It's a challenge, but it's one he's managed wonderfully. Honestly, it's probably as challenging as crafting an engaging tale about an insurance salesperson. Overall, a great story and worth your time.
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SSDP Construction activities includes upgrading and refurbishing existing colleges and training centers, and constructing several new buildings. Some of the building refurbishment and construction activities of SSDP would trigger the environmental laws and procedures of the Government of Sri Lanka as well as Asian Development Bank's (ADB) and World Bank's (WB) environmental safeguards policies. However, considering the scope of SSDP, it is unlikely that it would generate significant environmental impacts. Potential environmental impacts of construction and refurbishment activities are site-specific, and any adverse environmental impact or risk can adequately be addressed through mitigation measures.
All MSTRSDVT constructions will take place in its own lands or IA-owned lands and none of the SSDP related refurbishment or construction activity will lead to acquire any land permanently or temporarily from a person, household, business establishment, or from a community. MSTRSDVT will obtain additional land, if required, for SSDP from the state land pool or from other ministries who own excess land.
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"We are pleased to be able to sign the PSCs to operate the three offshore deep-water blocks with the Government of Myanmar and our partner MOECO," said Mr Graeme Smith, VP Exploration Asia and Australia at Royal Dutch Shell. "The three blocks offer an exciting frontier exploration opportunity to apply the advanced deep-water technical capabilities we have built up around the world over the past three decades. I am delighted that we have the opportunity to explore and we look forward to helping meet Myanmar's aspiration to unlock and develop its energy resources."
Mr Smith shook hands with Energy Minister U Zay Yar Aung at a signing ceremony in Nay Pyi Taw on February 5 that marks Shell's return to upstream operations in Myanmar, according to a press release issued on the same day.
"Exploration is a pivotal step in the development of Myanmar's energy sector, an industry that plays a key role in the economic growth of the country," said U Zay Yar Aung. "We look forward to partnering with Shell and MOECO, who will bring international standards and expertise to an expanding offshore industry."
Shell will use leading deep-water exploration technologies including advanced tools for acquiring, processing and interpreting seismic and other geophysical data. This will improve understanding of the potential resources, according to the company, a leader in the field of challenging deep-sea exploration and extraction.
Under the agreements, Shell will assess the potential of deep-water blocks AD-9 and AD-11 in the Rakhine Basin and MD-5 in the Thanintharyi Basin. The three blocks together cover some 21,000 square kilometres. They are located approximately 300 kilometres offshore in water depths ranging from 1,800 to 2,700 metres.
Shell is the operator and has a 90 percent interest in the three contracts with MOECO holding the remaining 10 percent.
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I came across this book called "How To" Strategies and Practical Tips For Leaders at ALL Levels" by Eric Harvey and Paul Sims. It appealed to me as a refresher to those of us who have been in management for a long time as well as a training tool for people just beginning in that arena.
I've copied some pieces of their message below:
"If you've been in management for any length of time, you've undoubtedly come to realize that it's a multi-faceted profession – a somewhat complex calling that includes the classic and academically described duties of "planning, directing, controlling, etc." … and much more.
Like a coin, leadership has two sides. There's the proactive side – the actions you initiate to positively affect people and their performance. And there's the reactive side – the actions you take in response to unanticipated issues and situations. The key to these equally important sides is ACTION. And the way we see it, in order to act properly and effectively in these fast-paced times, your management "toolbox" needs to be filled with solid nuts and bolts techniques.
Here are some "How To" tips that should help:
- Address Performance Problems Early. One of the surest ways to demotivate employees is allowing people to do sub-par work. When that happens, others have to pick up the slack. You owe it to the rest of the team to address an employee's deficiencies as soon as you become aware of them. Waiting only increases the intensity of everyone else's bad feelings.
- Think "Development." Make developing the members of your team (and yourself) one of your top priorities. Besides providing formal training, pursue opportunities for building skills, awareness, and confidence that require minimal time and resources (e.g., watching videos, distributing industry publications, mentoring).
- Always Give the "Why." A combined lesson from Human Nature 101 and Common Sense 101: There's a much better chance that people will be motivated and give their enthusiastic support if they understand the reason behind a goal, assignment, or decision. So, always follow the what with the why!
- Teach Business Literacy. One powerful way to get people motivated is to teach them the business of the business. The more people understand how a successful organization is run, the better they'll be able to contribute to your overall mission and the bottom line … and feel like they truly are a part of your success.
- Let your employees lead. Help others on your team develop by letting them take the lead on certain activities and projects. Most of us like "being in charge" – at least some of the time. It's a great way to build skills, commitment, and responsibility.
- Involve them in Decision Making. Have an important decision to make? Let employees decide! Or at least ask for their ideas and suggestions. They are, after all, the ones who will feel the impact the most. Besides, you'll probably end up with a better decision – one that your people will be inclined to support because they helped make it.
- Keep them informed.Hold regular "state of the business" meetings to keep everyone informed on what's happening within the organization (future plans, new products or services, planned purchases, etc.). Make sure people do NOT feel "kept in the dark.
- Spread the wealth.Rotate the drudgework so that everyone shares part of the load. Likewise, spread around the high-profile assignments so that every person has an occasional opportunity to strut his or her stuff.
- Respect their time. If you expect employees to believe that their work is important, you have to believe it, too. More importantly, you have to behave like you believe it! Don't expect people to drop whatever they're doing every time you need something. Instead, ask if they have a few minutes to chat. Better yet, ask for a time when they'll be available to meet with you."
All of these are very solid tips that can help all of us become and/or remain better leaders for our businesses.
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Personal Branding – The Social Network Way
I attended the Professionals In Human Resources Conference (PIHRA) at the end of August 2012. Besides exceptionally interesting workshops and keynote speakers, I learned new terminology "Employer Branding". Companies are creating their own Social Network brand in-part to recruit potential employees. Did you know, according to Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey results 2012: As much as 92% of recruiting is now happening through social networks! Most popular social networks being used for recruiting: LinkedIn 93%, Facebook 66% and Twitter 54%. Since implementing social recruiting, 49% saw an increase in quality of candidates, 43% reported an increase in candidate quality, 20% reported it took less time to hire, 31% saw increase in employee referrals, according to the survey. Has your company created its Social Media Brand? As you may know I have been advocating "Personal Branding" for jobseekers for several years; interesting, the way Social Media is changing the method individuals are recruited and employed.
John Silver
ITT Technical Institute
Paralysis of Analysis
Did you know, many companies are now being held back by the "paralysis of analysis." Maybe it's time to jettison some of data analysis and return to conventional thinking and develop a more creative vision for action. A sense of urgency and the ability to make prophetic decisions, not necessary data driven decisions, may end up being the difference between being successful and unsuccessful in a competitive world.
John Silver
ITT Technical Institute
Business Culture
A Business's culture is a complex fusion of the values, beliefs and norms that permeates all levels of the business – from the physical appearance, to dress codes, team dynamics, comp and benefits, hiring and retention strategies, training and development programs and communication processes. A healthy business culture can reduce turnover, improve the quality of new hires, enhance productivity, encourage innovation, and enhance a company's stature in the community.
What would your employees and customers say about your business culture?
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"Rule #32 – Enjoy the Little Things" ~ Zombieland
Shamelessly reposted from a blog post by Pam Capistrano, our CEO, and my lovely wife! Zombies – yes!
This morning while driving I was reminded that it's the little things in life that we need to appreciate. My son had to point out that this is also Rule #32 in Zombieland, so it must be important!
Our daily lives seem to become more high stress and demand more and more each day. As an entrepreneur in a state that is considered the 8th largest economy in the world, I feel the pressure of success daily. It is during these times that I need to remind myself to stop and appreciate the little things.
Below is a list of some little things that may make me smile.
- Sunrises and Sunsets
- Puppy Breath
- The smell of popcorn when you enter the movie theatre
- The small cry of a newborn
- Someone saying thank you after you go out of your way to be nice
- Vacation with great friends
- A warm breeze on a summer afternoon
- The unexpected hoot of an owl while sitting on the porch swing
- A loving, respectful spouse
- Teenagers (I know weird, but imagine someone who has lost their child, I'm sure they'd love to be dealing with a teenager rather than their grief)
- Spring flowers
- Summer fruit
I could go on and on. There are so many little things to be thankful for that we should stop and appreciate. I hope that this post has helped you stop and take a minute to think of some of the things that make you smile. I'd love to hear some of your favorite little things in life!
Scott Capistrano
The Manager's Communication Handbook
In trying to find ways to improve our company's working environment I continually search for resources to help guide me in my efforts. Since most organizations often find communication problematic, "The Manager's Communication Handbook" by David Cottrell and Eric Harvey addresses the issue. Here is an excerpt from the book's introduction you may find interesting.
"What is the greatest frustration for most employees? Could it be they think they're not getting paid enough? Or that the workplace is cramped or noisy? Maybe they think management expects too much from them? Could organizational bureaucracy or politics be number one on the frustration list? All of these possibilities are easy to imagine … and justify. However, in survey after survey, employees place communication problems at the top of their frustration list.
Yes, communication. Most managers spend so much time and effort communicating it's hard for them to believe it could be a major problem. The paradox is that while employees are frustrated by a perceived lack of communication with their managers, most managers feel they are outstanding communicators. In a recent study, researchers asked a group of managers to evaluate their personal communication skills. The study discovered that 90% of the managers rated their communication skills in the top 10% of all managers. Obviously, 80% of the managers think they are better communicators than they actually are. Do you think their perceptions are a little off from reality?
We often hear that "communication is the key" or "leadership is communication" or any number of slogans about the importance of communication. These slogans are common because they're true – communication is critical. It's one of the most powerful tools managers have in their "toolbox." Communication can be as tactical as posting the daily numbers or as strategic and profound as sharing the purpose and vision of the organization.
With so much emphasis on communication, how could it be such a big problem?
Actually, communication may not be the problem, and communicating more may not be the solution. In most cases, employees don't need more information. Most of the information they receive doesn't get read; that which gets read is frequently not understood; and that which is understood is usually not remembered.
The real problem is that the communication being delivered is not the same as, or connected with, the message being received. In other words, managers' communication is often filled with so much "static" that the message is not understood, supported, or accepted by employees. The static preventing connected communication could be many things including ambiguity, confusion, inconsistency, conflict, or distrust.
What causes this communication static?
One factor is the proliferation of communication methods in recent years – e-mail, voice mail, meetings, conference calls, cell phones, pagers, memos, video, intranets, newsletters, etc. With so many options, we tend to pay more attention to how we're going to communicate than what we're going to communicate. In other words, it's more about the method than the message.
As a result, most managers think of communication as an activity as opposed to an outcome. The focus is on producing slick graphics, writing a clever memo, or delivering a great presentation, instead of creating commitment, passion, and enthusiasm among employees.
Another reason for the communication static is we've forgotten that true communication is a two-way process. Some of the technological advances that have made communication easier have also de-personalized it. It's not enough to just put out a message and hope employees "get it." We have to follow up to be certain we connected – to make sure the message received was the same one we intended to give.
To effectively eliminate communication static and build understanding, support, and acceptance, we need to make a shift and think of communication as an outcome. To do that, we want to look at communication from the receiver's perspective. We should ask the question, "What is my desired outcome with this communication? What do I want employees to think, feel, and do after receiving my message?"
At a minimum, our objective should be for others to understand our communication. But employees can clearly understand the message and still not agree with it or be willing to follow our direction. The ultimate goal is to build support and acceptance – to have receivers internalize your message, to move them to action. Understanding is intellectual; support and acceptance are emotional. It's like the difference between compliance and commitment – which one would you rather have from your coworkers?"
Andrea McAfee
Business Valuation – in the Shark Tank
My blog topic for today is a bit on the lighter side. Ever seen the program on ABC named "Shark Tank"? While it's obviously an entertainment show, there are some incredibly interesting strategic and management aspects to the show.
In case you haven't heard of the Show, here's the quick synopsis from the Show's web site:
The Sharks are back to continue their search to invest in the best products and businesses that America has to offer. The critically acclaimed Shark Tank gives budding entrepreneurs the chance to make their dreams come true, and possibly make a business deal that will make them a millionaire. Season Three continues to make TV history, with the Sharks offering over $6.2 million of their own money in investment deals to bankroll a creative array of innovative entrepreneurs.
The "Sharks" consist of people like Marc Cuban, owner and chairman of HDNet and owner of the Dallas Mavericks (among many other companies); Barbara Corcoran, Kevin O'Leary, Lori Greiner, Daymond John, and Robert Herjavec.
As a small business owner, I'm always extremely curious as to other business owner's ideas, perceptions of value, and their plans to grow – and this show gives each of the entrepreneurs a crash course on what they've gotten right, and where they're completely clueless.
If you've got the time and inclination, I would recommend checking it out – Fridays on ABC at 8pm. Like most things, some episodes are great, while others are annoying – but you'll definitely come away with new ideas, new motivations, and new strategies.
Scott Capistrano
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This report is an analysis of student interactions with the course registration system at WPI with a focus on the waitlist process. We identified student ignorance, poor communication, and a lack of personal responsibility as three related causes for unnecessary waitlists and student frustration. Simple intervention such as peer advising and a scheduling tool, were able to help first year students, and reduce the number on waitlists by 50% for this group.
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Best Heat Pads for Shoulder Pain
Monday, 29 October 2018 | Paul
We've all experienced shoulder pain at one point or another, and more often than not, the problem goes away on its own. In some cases, however, the pain persists. If you're experiencing chronic shoulder pain that doesn't seem to get any better in spite of home remedies, we suggest you visit your GP, as the pain may be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as osteoarthritis, broken bone or any other injury.
On the other hand, if you're certain the shoulder pain is caused by poor posture, over-straining either during exercise or repetitive work, or general muscle fatigue, heat therapy can offer the relief from pain and discomfort that you need. Whether you're new to the world of heating pads, or know exactly what you're looking for, the choice can be overwhelming. This is why we've put together this list of suggestions for some of the Best Heat Pads for Shoulder Pain.
Mobile Shoulder Heat Pad with Powerbank
Let's start at the top, with one of the best shoulder heat pads on the market. The Beurer HK57 Mobile Shoulder Heat Pad with Powerbank is completely portable, highly discreet and designed with three heat settings for an individualised experience.
The powerbank provides up to two hours of cordless heat, which means you can use the heating pad to warm you up and alleviate pain wherever you are. What's more, the heat pad is sleek enough for it not to appear bulky even when worn under everyday clothing, which means you can discreetly use it even in public.
Key Features: Powerbank provides up to two hours of cordless heat; discreet design; three heat settings; machine washable
Shoulder and Neck Heat Pad HK54
If you only intend to use your shoulder heating pad in the comfort of your own home, the Beurer Shoulder and Neck Heat Pad HK54 offers a slightly more budget-friendly, non-portable option. While the above Mobile Shoulder Heat Pad is perfect when you want discreet pain relief wherever you are, this Shoulder and Neck Heat Pad HK54 was made for relaxing at home.
With three different heat settings, you can easily find the right temperature for your needs, while the automatic switch-off function ensures you can relax without a worry on your mind. The breathable microfleece cover is not only incredibly cosy, but skin-friendly as well, ensuring you can use the pad even if you have sensitive skin.
Key Features: Ideal for relaxing at home; three temperature settings; breathable, skin-friendly microfleece cover
Beurer HK58 Heat Pad
While technically not a shoulder heat pad, the Beurer HK58 Back and Neck Heat Pad delivers soothing warmth to your neck and upper back, which can be highly beneficial for shoulder pain as well. With six illuminated temperature settings, this heat pad offers more versatility than any other product from this list, allowing you to adjust the treatment to your specific needs.
The pad is designed specifically to fit the shape of the neck and upper back, while its cosy and soft cover, made from microfibres, feels wonderful against your skin. The automatic switch-off function makes sure the device can never overheat.
Key Features: Ideal for neck and upper back; six temperature settings; soft cover, made from microfibres, is comfortable to touch
Linum Hot Pack
Unlike the heat pads mentioned so far, the Sissel Linum Hot Pack will provide you with soothing warmth without the need for re-charging. The Linum Hot Pack is actually a linseed filled compress, an ancient natural remedy proven to relieve tense muscles, stomach and back ache.
It is available in two shapes, with the three-sectional shape being the perfect fit for your neck and shoulders. Easily warmed within minutes in the microwave or oven, this hot pack is perfect for quick and comfortable use at home.
Key Features: Natural remedy for aching muscles; easily warmed in the microwave; three-sectional shape perfectly fits on your shoulders
Lavender-Scented Wheat Bag
Though not as fancy as some of the other specialised heating pads from this list, a regular wheat bag can sometimes be just what you need when you're struggling with aching shoulders, upper back or neck. This Lavender-Scented Wheat Bag is microwaveable for quick and easy heat therapy, and can even be frozen for use as a cold compress.
To help reduce your discomfort even more, the wheat bag features a luscious lavender scent. This makes it ideal for relaxing after a stressful day, helping you to unwind and relieve muscle tension.
Key Features: Natural remedy for aching muscles; fits comfortable over your shoulders; easily microwaveable; lavender-scented for relaxation
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C2E2: Marvel Promises more THOR in New MIGHTY AVENGER Series
See all of Newsarama's C2E2 2010 coverage here.It's often said that contemporary comic book superheroes are influenced by the mythological gods of Greece, Rome and greater Europe. But even amongst such titans as Superman, Captain America or Spider-Man, one god stands head and shoulders above them all: Thor.
Originally created back in 1962 as a super-heroic equivalent to the epic Norse god of the same name, Marvel's Thor was one of the many characters created by the classic creative duo of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with scripting assists from Stan's brother Larry Lieber. Classic myth show gods such as Thor's as well as the Greek and Roman pantheons to be super-powered beings in human form who, despite their enormous power and magical setting, still deal with the all-too human realities of fighting, squabbling, and most importantly – not getting along with your family. Creators have taken that to heart in the stories penned for the hammer-wielding hero in the pages of his own series, as well as in team books such as the Avengers for which he is a founding member. With nigh on fifty years passed between his comics debut and the present day, Thor has regained a spot at the top in comics with his relaunched Thor series and appearances in Siege, and the upcoming movie by director Kenneth Branagh promises to introduce him to a whole new audience.But as we learned Friday at C2E2 in Chicago, Thor is branching out with a new ongoing series by writer Roger Langridge and artist Chris Samnee. Hitting comic shelves this July, Thor: The Mighty Avengers takes the Asgardian Avenger back to his early days to "re-imagine" the hero according to Marvel solicitations. In this new series, readers will see young Norse Thor banished to the Earthly plane and eager to take it out on whomever he can fight around him. According to the Marvel solicitation, he'll go up against "robots the size of cities", sea creatures while still finding time to save "damsels from the vilest of villains".
"This is the kind of super-hero comic I personally want to read," explained series writer Roger Langridge," not about death and body-horror and tragedy (though, for obvious dramatic reasons, the threat of tragedy is always around the corner), but about love and hope - seasoned with a big dollop of fun wherever possible. It seemed to me that if I were going to write a comic that had an enormous rainbow as one of its central icons, hope would have to be one of its driving themes! Kind of makes sense, doesn't it?"
Langridge is best known in superhero comics circles for the various one-shots about a tongue-in-cheek Marvel monster team called "Fin Fang Four" as artist with writer Scott Gray, but in the wider comics landscape he's been the principal writer and artist behind the recent Muppet Show comic series. Although generally known for lighter more humorous fare, Langridge first broke into comics on the British title Judge Dredd and has also worked on DC's Legends of the Dark Knight title and Star Wars Tales. But he's not surprised to be looked at a little oddly for his jump into more serious work."This is the first [serious one] that actually made it into print, yeah," explained Langridge," although some of my longer pieces in the past have had a serious heart to them. Even in the Muppet Show comics, I try to connect with some real emotions whenever I can. But this will be the first one that would look odd filed in the "humor" section, which I guess is kind of what you meant. It's not that big a switch - good comedy contains elements of drama, and good drama contains elements of humor. It's really just a question of emphasis."
Langridge went on to explain that while this is more serious work, it's not "grim & gritty" as some comics have become.
"Thor: The Mighty Avengerwill still have moments of levity, because I want Thor and Jane to be well-rounded individuals, and well-rounded individuals make jokes," said the writer. "And leavening drama with humor is a very good way to make the drama seem more dramatic and the humor seem funnier, each contrasting with the other. I think humor is an essential part of the Marvel approach, going right back to Stan Lee. So I'm not abandoning the humor, but it'll be more character-driven - no boomerang fish coming out of left field or anything!"
Getting more into the title – boomerang fish or not – Langridge went into the Thor he'll be portraying in the new series."Our Thor doesn't have a human alter-ego," Langridge explained," and in fact that becomes one of the major themes of the book - in a world of super-beings from other realms, what's so special about being human? As it turns out, quite a lot. Thor is freshly-arrived from Asgard and, despite his power, needs help due to his lack of knowledge of Earth ways -- which is where Jane Foster comes in. Jane is Thor's most significant human connection, and she becomes the readers' eyes as we get to know this strange cosmic being, seeing him as others see him."
The character of Jane Foster has been at many times a close friend and romantic interest for Thor, from the earliest appearances in Journey Into Mystery and in recent issues of Thor written by J. Michael Straczynski and now Kieron Gillen, And in this series, she'll be more integral than ever in the young Norse god's path.
"[Thor: The Mighty Avenger will be] from Jane Foster's perspective," said artist Chris Samnee," which helps to cement just how crazy it is to have a God walking among us!"Samnee, who recently completed the Siege: Embedded series and has worked on various other books for both Marvel and DC, is well aware of the growing tide of popularity the Thor character has experienced in recent years, and looks forward to showing people what he and Roger have to say.
"There will certainly be other Thor books hitting stands every month," said Samnee," and a number of titles that he'll appear in each week, but this is our chance to look at Thor in a brand new light for a new group of fans without any ties to what's going on in current continuity throughout 616 Marvel Universe. I'd equate this new series along the lines of how the Ultimate Spider-Man title took an established mythology, tossed it into the here and now and made it something that new readers and long time fans could both enjoy."Although portraying essentially the same character, Thor: The Mighty Avenger and the currently running Thor series will each be on their own wavelength. Like Marvel's Marvel Adventures or First Class books, it is a modern reinterpretation of the classic character.
"Thor: The Mighty Avenger takes a different look at Thor, from his origins to the world around him," said the writer. "So we're taking that opportunity to start from scratch, taking the things that are fundamental to Thor and building on that foundation. This also means we get a chance to come up with our own takes on some classic Marvel characters, so expect to see plenty of guest-stars!


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Interest rates are hitting new lows and a result, pay-ups for specified pool collateral are trading at high levels, according to Amherst Mortgage Insight.
It's difficult to compare specified pool collateral to To-Be-Announced collateral of the same coupon because it's a much longer duration and much less convexity, according to research from the firm.
Amherst suggested that the comparison is needed with specified pool pass-throughs to a combination of pass-throughs with a lower coupon and the addition of Treasury or swap instruments.
"Investors are concerned that, with pay-ups at very high levels, specified pool securities are vulnerable as rates rise. Our detailed empirical work shows that the best hedge for specified pools is actually mortgages with a lower coupon," the analysts stated.
For example, moderate loan balance 4.0 collateral, now has a pay-up of 4:02 while low loan balance 4.0 collateral pay-ups are even higher at 4:12.
While pay-ups may be reasonable, investors are shying away form the market because securities are too challenging to manage in a portfolio context.
With all mortgage-backed securities selling over par, TBA is worst to deliver, reflecting the Weighted Average Loan Age of the fastest cohorts.
For example, in the 4.0% coupon, the TBA has a 17 WALA, while specified poolsa re very new WALA.
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The duration of specified pool collateral is much longer than that for underlying TBA collateral. Also, the convexity of specified pool collateral is far less negative than the duration of TBA collateral, according to Amherst.
Theoretically, analysis indicated the best hedge would be a combination of the TBAs and Treasuries or swaps because it allows for a better duration and convexity match. Adding the swap however, at least in the static hedge case, failed to improve on the TBA hedges.
"The specified pool securities behave much longer than same coupon TBA counterparts, but shorter than their theoretical values. Given the empirical durations, hedging with lower coupon mortgages works quite well," the report said.
As the market becomes more bearish, the first trade for most mortgage portfolio mangers is to move up in coupon, which would result in the lower coupons underperforming their high coupon counterparts.
The higher coupon specified pools may trade longer than their empirical durations compared to the same coupon, but shorter versus lower coupon TBAs.
The Federal Reserve continues to buy large quantities in the lower coupon TBAs indicates that while the higher coupon specified pools are cheaper than lower coupon TBA securities, "the real distortion is the richness of the lower coupon TBAs."
"To meet the Fed delivery targets, the TBA bucket encompasses some loans that might have otherwise sold as specified pools with weak prepayment protection; however, there is no evidence that specified loans which provide substantial prepayment protection are being delivered into TBA pools," the report stated.


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Is a Turbo SIM a good idea?
- So I have been spending the past 2 days searching for an iPhone that I can get for my wife but just about everyone has updated his/hers to 2.2.1. Others who havent updated are asking an INSANE amount since theirs can be unlocked.
So low and behold, today, I find a guy who is selling an BRAND NEW sealed iPhone 3G 8GB for 350.00. I immediately jumped on it and bought it! Sure enough it was a brand new, sealed 3G iPhone. We opened it together to verify contents and such.
He told me that I can use a Turbo SIM until the Dev Team breaks the 2.2.1. I have never looked into the Turbo SIM route since back when I had my iPhone 2G, I was able to software unlock it. I did a little research and it looks pretty easy to work out. After looking on YouTube and watching some videos it seems to work just fine. I have read there are quality Turbo SIM cards and junky ones.
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GALVESTON , Texas -- The man suspected of kidnapping missing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham was traced by a phone call cops say. Jesse Matthew, 33, was arrested Wednesday in the Texas beach town of Galveston. According to detectives, Matthew made a call from a borrowed cell phone in Louisiana back to Virginia tipping them off he was out of state.
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CounterPoint at the Pakistani Embassy
I always enjoy hearing from CounterPoint because it tends to mean something awesome is about to go down. so I was pretty excited when I got the call to meet up with them at the Pakistani Embassy again (last time's photos are here). the thing that CounterPoint really tries to push is to make classical music performance multidimensional, a real experience beyond the traditional sit-in-your-seat-and-listen-in-a-dark-room way of absorbing musical performance. the idea this time was to showcase the work of famous Pakistani artist Shahid Rassam by not only displaying the work during the performance, but having him actually create a work in the midst of the musical performance.
I'll be honest; I'd never heard of Shahid Rassam before attending the performance, but the art is amazing. I'm no art historian/critic but I find it both surreal and approachable, which seems hard to achieve. the colors are entrancing and there is a clear continuity of themes through the paintings that are explored in numerous ways so that it never becomes literal or repetitive.
again, I'm horrid with a brush, but to me it's unbelievable to see something like this materialize in front of you in the span of half an hour. I had a great time shooting the show with CounterPoint and hopefully there's more in the pipeline to come.
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The Best Watermelon Recipes to Try This Summer
Watermelon recipes
Nothing says summer quite like a juicy slice of watermelon. Not only is it low-calorie and full of H2O (it's one of the best foods to help you stay hydrated, with a water content of 90%), but the brightly colored summer fruit also boasts some serious health benefits. Like tomatoes, watermelon is a terrific source of lycopene, a powerful chemical pigment that's been found to help fight heart disease and certain types of cancer. (Here are more facts about watermelon you didn't know.)
Here, eight delicious new ways to use watermelon this summer, from soups to salads to cocktails.
Watermelon and Scallop Ceviche
Try this recipe: Watermelon and Scallop Ceviche
This refreshing, low-calorie summer recipe will be your new favorite way to enjoy seafood. If you can't find bay scallops, which are small, buy a pound of sea scallops and cut them into quarters.
Ingredients: Navel oranges, bay scallops, limes, watermelon, fennel, jalapeno, raw honey, kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh mint leaves
Calories: 152
Watermelon, Cucumber, and Burrata Salad
Try this recipe: Watermelon, Cucumber, and Burrata Salad
Watermelon is nearly 92 percent water (hence its name), so it's great for hydrating in hot summer weather. Serve this yummy recipe at a summer get-together—the sweet fruit, slightly-salty burrata, and crunchy cucumbers make an incredibly addictive dish that your guests will love.
Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, shallot, English cucumber, watermelon cubes, burrata cheese, sliced almonds
Calories: 267
Sriracha-Lime Grilled Watermelon
Try this recipe: Sriracha-Lime Grilled Watermelon
No time to hit the grill? You can forgo the grilling and just sprinkle the seasonings on raw watermelon for an equally-delicious dish. This recipe also works well with jicama.
Ingredients: Watermelon, extra-virgin olive oil, sriracha, kosher salt, coconut sugar, lime zest, lime wedges
Calories: 45
Watermelon, Tequila, and Lime Granita
Try this recipe: Watermelon, Tequila and Lime Granita
Cocktail in a bowl, anyone? This low-calorie watermelon dessert is the perfect (boozy!) treat for a hot summer day.
Ingredients: Cubed watermelon, lime zest, fresh lime juice, blanco tequila, light agave nectar, lime wedges (optional)
Calories: 143
Chilled Watermelon Soup
Try this recipe: Chilled Watermelon Soup
Break out of your gazpacho rut with this tasty recipe for chilled watermelon soup. Pair with a side salad or grilled chicken for a cool, refreshing summer meal.
Ingredients: Cucumber, fresh mint, cubed watermelon, sugar, dry white wine, fresh lime juice, salt, Tabasco sauce (optional)
Calories: 240
Strawberry-Watermelon Floats
Try this recipe: Strawberry-Watermelon Floats
Got a sweet tooth? These strawberry and watermelon floats will satisfy your dessert cravings while also tantalizing the palate, thanks to a hit of cayenne pepper.
Ingredients: Watermelon cubes, chopped strawberries, balsamic vinegar, cayenne pepper, lime or lemon sorbet, chilled club soda or seltzer
Calories: 161
Watermelon, Feta, and Grilled Shrimp Salad
Try this recipe: Watermelon, Feta, and Grilled Shrimp Salad
This summer salad is both refreshing (thanks to juicy watermelon wedges) and satisfying (grilled shrimp packs a serious protein punch).
Ingredients: Large shrimp, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, red onion, fresh mint, arugula, seedless watermelon wedges, crumbled feta cheese
Calories: 273
Sesame-Chile Chicken With Gingered Watermelon Salsa
Try this recipe: Sesame-Chile Chicken with Gingered Watermelon Salsa
Watermelon may be ideal in cocktails and salads, but this chicken recipe with watermelon-and-pepper salsa elevates the summer fruit to main-dish status.
Ingredients: Low-sodium soy sauce, chili sauce, dark sesame oil, boneless chicken breasts, diced watermelon, diced yellow bell pepper, green onions, fresh cilantro, fresh ginger, mirin, fresh lime juice, salt, cooking spray, cilantro sprigs (optional), lime wedges (optional)
Calories: 247
Grilled Watermelon, Mint, and Feta Salad
Try this recipe: Grilled Watermelon, Mint, and Feta Salad
This fresh watermelon salad can be whipped up in just a few minutes. And thanks to the delicious combination of sweet-and-smoky grilled watermelon cubes and tangy feta cheese, it basically tastes like summer on a plate.
Ingredients: Small watermelon, mint leaves, feta cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, black pepper
Calories: 122
Watermelon Slushie
Try this recipe: Watermelon Slushie
You'll be the star of the BBQ with this super-hydrating watermelon cocktail. Jalapeño gives it an unexpected kick.
Ingredients: Frozen seedless watermelon cubes, fresh lime juice, honey, jalapeño, silver tequila (optional), mint sprigs and watermelon wedge for garnish
Calories: 126
Pressed Watermelon with Basil Water
Try this recipe: Pressed Watermelon with Basil Water
Quench your thirst with a glass of refreshing pressed watermelon juice. This summery drink is unbelievably delicious on its own or paired with grilled dishes.
Ingredients: Red or yellow seedless watermelon chunks, basil leaves, sea salt, white wine vinegar, chilled water
Calories: 46
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Courtesy WRAL's Go Ask Mom
Apex has what I think is one of the best playgrounds in the Triangle at Kelly Road Park.
The 25-acre park, which sits behind Olive Chapel Elementary School at 1609 Kelly Rd., includes KidsTowne playground, a collection of turrets and corridors for running around in. The community turned out a decade ago to volunteer to build the playground.
The two-story structure with obstacles, rings and other play equipment is a favorite of many families. There's also a separate section for younger kids.
And I love that it's mostly enclosed by a fence. I just wish there was some shade.
See it for yourself in the above video.


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Nail Polish Review – Hard Candy – Pop-arazzi – 4/2015
I'm back everybody! Tonight, I'm blogging about a fun nail polish I picked up at Walmart.
Polish Name – Hard Candy, Pop-arazzi
Description – a multicolored confetti finish with a clear base coat
First, I prefer using a solid color with using a textured or glitter finish. 2 coats of 'Power Suit', a super glossy black nail polish by Lenora Nail Colors was perfect.
Second, I applied Pop-arazzi as an accent. The application was quite easy and the formula wasn't gooey. The smell was a little stronger than I'm used too. (But, as we know…use nail polish in a ventilated area)
All in all, I'm quite happy with this confetti nail polish. It reminds me of colorful party decorations! Check out my photo below of this simple and elegant look. What do you think?


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Huntington Estates
by Maronda Homesin Rockledge, FL 32955
$302,900 - $302,900
3 - 3 Beds 2 - 2 Baths 2,219 - 2,219 Square Feet
Community Details of Huntington Estates
Huntington Estates is an enclave new community of 20 homesites in the heart of Rockledge, Florida. Single family one and two story homes feature brick paver drives andstunning natural views on all sides surrounding the community.Huntington Estates is located steps from all theconveniences of Barton Blvd and Fiske Blvd and just a few minutes from theAvenues in Viera, where shopping, restaurants, entertainment, parks and outdoorrecreation make it the envy of the area. Rockledge is a premier city in Brevard County, home to Kennedy SpaceStation, the Patrick Air force Base and the Space Coast, featuring some ofFlorida's favorite beaches. SatelliteBeach, Indian Harbor Beach, Indialantic Beach and Melbourne Beach are all topdestinations within the United States and are just a short drive from yourfront door at Huntington Estates. For those that love the larger city life, Orlando is just ashort 50 minute drive directly west of Rockledge. Whether it's Disney theme parks, water parksor the dining and entertainment scene you love, Orlando has it all! HuntingtonEstates is perfect for those who are searching for the conveniences of theSpace Coast, near Viera without Viera pricing, luxurious, quality new homeswith beautiful surroundings inside the community and in the local area.
Listing Info for Huntington Estates
Information last updated on December 09, 2019
- Price: $302,900 - $302,900
- 2,219 - 2,219 Square Feet
- 3 - 3 Bedrooms
- 2 - 2 Garages
- 1 Under Construction
- 2 - 2 Full Bathrooms, 0 - 1 Half Bathroom
- Zip: 32955
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Monday 16 September, 2013
Why Gmail's Promotions Tab Won't Destroy Email Marketing
In May 2013, the emails you send your Gmail email subscribers disappeared from their inbox and into the new Promotions tab. This is a new auto-filtering feature Google has foisted on its users. Google now decides what you think is important.
What the email giant has done is to create different tabs in users' email inboxes. Promotional emails, such as those you send your list, are automatically chucked under the Promotions tab and no longer appear in their main inbox.
This has thrown email marketers into a panic. If email marketing is your bread and butter, it makes sense that this is scary, but it's not nearly as bad as we first thought.
The Silver Lining
Most users didn't even realize what happened. Their list emails just disappeared. But the good news is that people are starting to figure it out. Google's tabs are customizable. Once your readers realize your messages are getting chucked under another tab, they can assign messages to the tabs where they'd like them. This 'trains' Google to put messages from that sender into the tab the user has chosen.
But what if your readers don't care enough about your messages to move them out of the Promotions tab? This isn't Google's fault. It's a failure on your part to create content that's engaging. If you're engaging your readers and they suddenly stop getting your messages, they'll miss those messages.
The Real Effect of Gmail Tabs
Gmail's Promotion tab may make no difference at all in your response rate or it could have a dramatic effect. You can test this scientifically by separating your list into Gmail and non-Gmail subscribers, and then looking at your metrics since the change was made (May 29th, 2013). This will tell you whether or not the change is affecting you and then you can decide what to do about it.
If you see a drop in response among Gmail users, this may mean that your content is too promotional. Another tab created by Google is Social. Your goal should be to get your subscribers moving you to the Social tab, if not the main inbox. If they move you to the Social tab, this means they consider your messages helpful and relevant, like the activity they see in their social media news streams.
The Future Implications of the Gmail Promotions Tab
What are the future implications for all of email marketing? You can be pretty sure it won't 'kill' email marketing. But it could have a measurable effect. Google is trying to become more like Facebook and Twitter, where users control what they see. Email has always been especially effective because everything goes straight to the user's inbox (except for what is marked as spam). You can reach them directly, unfiltered.
On the other hand, Gmail's tabs may annoy users and prove useless to them, in which case we won't see other email service providers follow suit. As a Gmail user myself, I haven't found it particularly useful and I was a bit miffed when all of the list messages I receive disappeared.


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Welcome back to another wonderful week. As August is drawing to its imminent close we're beginning to feel the changing of seasons. Despite all these new changes, the Bronx CSA still promises to offer the same quality produce! Check out this week's vegetable share and the recipe of the week that is sure to cool you down.
- Beets
- Cilantro
- Green Leaf Lettuce
- Yellow Onions
- Corn
- Carrots
- Zucchini
- Radish
- Green Peppers
- Romaine Lettuce
More to Cilantro Than Meets the Eye
Cilantro is a popular Mediterranean herb recognized in Asia as a coriander. It is widely used in savory dishes in all many cultures and all sorts of cuisines.
Health Benefits
Cilantro has a multitude of health benefits. Cilantro contains essential oils, anti-oxidants, minerals, and vitamins. Benefits of Cilantro include maintaining cholesterol, boosting the immune system, reduces nausea, and many more.
Once at home, wash in clean water, discard roots, old or any bruised leaves. Fresh cilantro (coriander) should be stored in the refrigerator in a zip pouch or wrapped in a slightly damp paper towel. Use as early as possible since it loses flavor and nutrients quickly if kept for longer periods.
Cilantro Lime Ice Cream
Cool down with this tangy, sweet Cilantro Lime Ice Cream that's a perfect end to a spicy evening!
1 packet unflavored gelatin
¾ cup lime juice
¾ cup sugar
½ cup cilantro
1 egg
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup milk
Pour the gelatin into the lime juice and allow to sit for five minutes. Combine the lime juice mixture and sugar into a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add cilantro. Allow to seep for 15 minutes. Strain out the cilantro. Cool the cilantro lime mixture completely.
In a stand mixer combine the egg and cilantro syrup. Beat for 1 minute. Stir in milk and cream. Do not whip.
Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker or blender. Allow the ice cream to churn until finished and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Karti set up a subsidiary in Singapore to execute transactions.
By Sreekanth A Nair
India's Enforcement Directorate and investigation wing of the Income Tax Department have unearthed huge wealth acquired by Karti Chidambaram, son of former union finance and home minister and prominent Congress leader P Chidambaram.
The investigation agencies found Karti has made investments in real estate assets and other businesses in many countries, including England, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, British Virgin Island, France, USA, Switzerland, Greece and Spain, reported The Pioneer.
Officials investigating the alleged acquisition of Indian telecommunication company Aircel by Malaysian company Maxis found the details of Karti's investments following the raid conducted in his company Advantage Strategic Consulting. It was found that he did transactions through Advantage's Singapore-based subsidiary Advantage Strategic Consulting Singapore Pte Ltd.
The probe found that Advantage Strategic Consulting Singapore Pte Ltd. had acquired 88 acres at Surridge Farm in Somerset in the UK for one million Pounds in September 2011. It has investments in Artevea Digital Limited in Cambridge and has transactions with another London-based company Oppenheimer Investments (UK) Limited.
Karti's Singapore Company had bought the majority shares of Lanka Fortune Residencies, a big resort in Sri Lanka that owns resorts such as 'The Waterfront', 'Weligama Bay Resort' and Emerald Bay Hotel.
The company had bought three farms and vineyards in South Africa, identified as Rowey Farm in Grabouw, Cape Orchards and Vineyards Private Limited, and Zandvliet Enterprises, a wine and stud farm in Ashton. The money to purchase these farms was routed via Dubai.
The Dubai-based Desert Dunes Properties Ltd had transactions worth 1.7 million Singapore Dollars with Karti's company and it is also said to have an investment in the company. Pearl Dubai FX LLC, another Dubai-based company also has financial transactions with the Advantage.
Advantage had entered into joint venture with Philippine companies such as SM Arena Complex Corporation, Sports Entertainment Events Management Inc and two persons from the Philippines – Juna Kevin and Haresh C Hiranand to get a franchise team of International Premier Tennis League (Asia).
The investigation team has got the details of the firm set up by Advantage in British Virgin Island (BVI), namely Somerset Surridge Ltd. It had also invested 400000 Singapore Dollars in another company in the same area.
In a deal worth $12 million, Kirti's company had entered into joint venture with a Singapore firm Gravitas Investments, Match Point International Tennis Events. This was to buy a franchise tennis team called 'Manila Mavericks'.
Karti's Singapore Company also had bought a residential flat in Malaysia worth 1.9 million Malaysian Ringgits. It also had many financial transactions with many Malaysian companies. Malaysia is the head quarter of Maxis which acquired Aircel in an alleged deal in 2006, which is being investigated by the team, the Pioneer report said.
In August 2012, the Singapore arm of Advantage started a subsidiary in Barcelona known as Advantage Estrategia Esportiva SLU.
In another alleged deal, Advantage Singapore transferred $50,000 to the account name "Chennai Reserve – Business Advantage Checking" of Bank of America. The account belongs to Kitchen Inc, based in New York.
Officials have found that all these deals were executed in 2006 after the Aircel- Maxis deal. The report also says that the agencies have submitted the details to the Supreme Court of India, which is monitoring the probe.
The investigation agencies have written to the authorities in Singapore to get details of the transactions. They will also seek help from the agencies of other 14 countries to get the details of other transactions.
Karti Chidambaram acquired a huge amount of wealth from 2006 to 2014 when his father P Chidambaram was the finance minister of India. Karti's company Advantage Strategic Consulting allegedly was involved in the Aircel-Maxis deal.
Investigation agencies say that the approval given by P Chidambaram for Maxis to acquire Aircel was illegal.


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Sikeston soccer suffers overtime loss to Saxony Lutheran
(High School Sports ~ 04/09/15)
firstname.lastname@example.com JACKSON -- The Sikeston girls soccer team lost a 3-2 overtime game to Saxony Lutheran on the road Thursday bringing their record to 4-4. Saxony scored the game-winner four minutes into the first overtime on a free kick. It's the third time this season Sikeston has suffered a defeat on a free kick...
Dexter pulls off comeback win over Scott City in extra innings
(High School Sports ~ 04/09/15)
firstname.lastname@example.com DEXTER -- After getting one-hit in a 12-0 loss to Notre Dame on Wednesday the Dexter Bearcats came into Thursday's game against Scott City looking for some signs of life on offense. What they got was a brilliant performance by the bottom four in their order, who combined for six hits, including three home runs, and nine RBI in an 11-10 extra-inning win...
PREP ROUNDUP: Sikeston tennis wins, NMCC and Oran routed
(High School Sports ~ 04/09/15)
firstname.lastname@example.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Bulldogs tennis won a hard fought battle against visiting Farmington on Wednesday 5-4. "It was a very close dual match today," Bulldogs' head coach Russ Dial said. Farmington has a solid team. Fortunately we came to play with a concentration level unlike that of the previous two matches. We put together both our tactical and technical skills today and it paid off. I'm really proud of the team today."...
Kelly's losing skid continues after 2-0 road loss at Poplar Bluff
(High School Sports ~ 04/09/15)
POPLAR BLUFF -- A couple tough breaks and the losing streak continued for the first-year varsity Kelly Lady Hawks. Poplar Bluff, now on a three-game winning streak, netted a goal in each half for a 2-0 win Wednesday night at Whiteley Park. Kelly, now scoreless in four straight games, out-shot Poplar Bluff in the first half but didn't have anything to show for it. ...
Sikeston splits doubleheader with Farmington and Poplar Bluff
(High School Sports ~ 04/09/15)
firstname.lastname@example.com SIKESTON -- After Wednesday night was over, Sikeston felt the good and bad of its new district home. The Bulldogs split a doubleheader against Class 5, District 1 foes Farmington and Poplar Bluff at VFW Memorial Stadium beating the Knights 12-6 and losing to the undefeated Mules 7-4...
Kow Pasture Klassic marks 30 years
(Local News ~ 04/09/15)
NEW HAMBURG -- It started 30 years ago as a small-town fundraiser to benefit two local children receiving services from the Kenny Rogers Children's Center, and since that time the annual Kow Pasture Klassic has raised over $300,000 to benefit both Southeast Missouri children and veterans...
Timeless classic comes to life on high school stage
(Local News ~ 04/09/15)
NEW MADRID -- The digital generation has found a lot to love in a story almost 150 years old. Twenty students at New Madrid County Central High School will present "Little Women -- the Musical" on Friday and Saturday. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. in the NMCC High School theater...
New Madrid County Central Middle School: Students honored for attendance, academics
(Submitted Story ~ 04/09/15)
NEW MADRID -- New Madrid County Central Middle School has announced the students who achieved perfect attendance, honor roll students and outstanding students for the third quarter of the 2014-2015 school year. Perfect attendance students are: Kamaijah Boyd, Ja'irus, Lily Clark, Jacob Cowan, Hannah Faries, Taniya Garmon, Angel Gaskins, Donald Hart III, Alivia Hartman, Allisia Hester, Zamari Jackson, Alyssa Jernigan, Dawson King, J'Vaun Mays, Hannah McElroy, Lindsey Miller, Kylan Minner, Jamal Ranson, Betsy Riggs, Jared Roach, Justin Shubert, Sarah Stafford, Trevion Tipler, Mastajah Walker, Veronica Wilderness, Morgan Young.. ...
VA makes little headway in fight to shorten waits for care
(Local News ~ 04/09/15)
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- A year after Americans recoiled at new revelations that sick veterans were getting sicker while languishing on waiting lists -- and months after the Department of Veterans Affairs instituted major reforms -- government data shows that the number of patients facing long waits at VA facilities has not dropped at all...
Book bargains
(Local News ~ 04/09/15)
Before the Sikeston Public Library's Annual Used Book Sale could begin, there was lots of work to do. With the help of members of the Sikeston High School's Bleacher Bums, books in storage were moved back to the library to be unboxed for the sale. Then the staff began sorting the books. The sale opens today from 5-8 p.m. and will continue from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. On Sunday from 1-3 p.m. buyers will pay only $1 for all the books they can fit into a bag...
Alice Hayden
(Obituary ~ 04/09/15)
SIKESTON -- Alice Lorraine Hayden, 81, formerly of Charleston, died April 9, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.
Tina Scott
(Obituary ~ 04/09/15)
DUDLEY -- Charlotte C. "Tina" Scott, 56, died April 7, 2015, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
Donald Pigg
(Obituary ~ 04/09/15)
FARMINGTON -- Donald Odell Pigg, 77, formerly of Cape Girardeau and Portageville, died April 7, 2015, at Farmington. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
Jo Ann Wheeler
(Obituary ~ 04/09/15)
DEXTER -- Jo Ann Wheeler, 70, died April 5, 2015, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
Scott Burke
(Obituary ~ 04/09/15)
CHAFFEE -- Scott Burke, 50, died April 7, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.
Error found; Bertrand sales tax is approved
(Local News ~ 04/09/15)
CHARLESTON -- Bertrand will get its sales tax after all. "We discovered that the machine, for some reason, did not tabulate Bertrand Ward I votes," Mississippi County Clerk Junior DeLay advised media in a Wednesday afternoon email. "After a manual tabulation, it changed the outcome of Proposition 1."...
(Opinion ~ 04/09/15)
To all you people that put your garage sale stuff out when someone on your block has paid for and is having theirs, that's very rude and very cheap. I keep reading about the guest speaker of the SEMO Ball Awards, Miss Jenny Finch. No disrespect intended, I have always kept up with men's sports, but for us that do not keep with lady's sports, who is she?...
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Wagner's of Westlake
30855 Center Ridge Road | Westlake, Ohio 44145 | Phone: 440-871-8800
Wagner's of Westlake | Directions | Website
• Party Hall
• Event Center
• Wedding Receptions
• Wedding Showers
"Creating memories since 1965" is more than just a thought. It is a true testimonial to the efforts of the Wagner team and the million of guests we have served as we celebrate 50 years as a catering center.
When Donald E. Wagner first saw the property at the corner of Center Ridge Road and Bradley Road in Westlake, OH., it was truly in the country. That setting led to the name of Wagner's Country Inn, which was one of only a handful of facilities built in the U.S. to be a banquet center. That was in 1965 and since then, Wagner's has hosted more wedding receptions than any other venue in Western Cuyahoga County.
Moving forward with the times, we have updated the name to Wagner's of Westlake and refreshed the facility with new carpeting, lighting and new color scheme.
Your meeting with an event coordinator, begins with a tour of the center and its five beautifully appointed ballrooms accommodating various sized guest lists. The Grand and East Ballrooms offer fireplaces while the South and West Ballrooms have private outside patios. The North Ballroom is perfect for an intimate setting. Our ballrooms offer open floor plans, spacious dance floors and large bar areas. Our "All-Inclusive Dinner Package" is a great value featuring a sit-down dinner and open bar. A favorite add-on is a Platter of Pasta served family-style.
Come visit Wagner's to see why we are the winner of The Knot Best of Weddings! You will find a banquet center filled with a history of many satisfied guests and a welcoming staff that will make your event a memorable one.
One of the reasons Wagner's of Westlake is such an exceptional banquet center is that we use only the freshest of ingredients, never frozen or canned, and all of the food is prepared the day of your event in our on-site kitchen.
Have a special menu in mind? We have prepared countless menus customized to meet the needs of our guests.
Outstanding fresh food is prepared by our experienced Executive Chef on the day of your event. Meals are served directly from our kitchen within minutes of preparation. The quality of our food is superior. It is never frozen, canned, or microwaved. We will gladly work with you to create a quality menu to fit any event.
From the moment you first walk through the door or make a phone call to Wagner's, you receive the personal attention you deserve from our experienced event coordinators to plan your wedding reception or other special event.
Among our five private banquet rooms, there is sure to be a size and style to suit your taste. Large garden areas, two private outdoor patios, two fireplaces, a 26-foot bar and over 4 acres of well-lit parking are just some of the amenities that set us apart.
All the services you should expect from a caterer are included.
We DO NOT charge additional fees for:
• Room usage with a catering package
• Glassware at your bar
• Cutting and serving cake
• Security
• Glasses of water at each place setting


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Rejeunera Skin Care Oil
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What Makes Us Special
Our product is crafted by combining three natural ingredients in our unique process. It will protect your skin against wrinkling, hydrate it for the entire day, and reduce inflammation.
The Process
Each bottle of Rejeunera is crafted using an age-old Roman technique that allows us to extract the most from each of our ingredients and create a refined and regenerative essential oil.
It is this process that allows our oil to seep quickly and deeply into your skin to provide all-day softness and protection without leaving a greasy residue.
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Navigation Technologies,a provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation, Internet/wireless applications and business solutions, now offers a map of Canada's entire road network.
The NAVTECH map of Canada provides customers and end users with the map data necessary for turn-by-turn routing throughout Canada's 10 provinces and three territories, company officials said. The fully navigable map offers more than 1.1 million kilometers (more than 700,000 miles) of roadway and 100% population coverage. The product features more than 160,000 points of interest in up to 46 categories including ferry routes and national parks. Some other points of interest such as major lakes and rivers are also included.
For information: http://www.navtech.com .


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The Boardroom
Visit The Boardroom for delicious charcuterie boards featuring cheese, fermented treats, fruit, nuts, local and imported wine, craft beer, and Ryan Creek Root Cellar fine meats made on site! Look for the royal pig on the wall at the old "Arts and Crafts" building at 3750 Harris St, Redwood Acres in Eureka. We're open:
- Thursday - 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Friday - 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Saturday - 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- 3750 Harris Street, Eureka
- 707-572-5129
- https://www.boardroomeureka.com/
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I am an accomplished circus artist and professional entertainer. My professional Stilt-walking and Juggling was, for many years, the primary focus of www.bard.ca.
I have now added sections for all the Airports that I live/work/play at:
I have been skydiving actively since 2003.
Hot Air Balloon
I am a Canadian Hot Air Balloon Pilot, and fly my amateur-built Hot Air Balloon named "Lite-Bright".
I have been an active paraglider pilot since 2007
I am a Canadian Ultralight Pilot that flies Powered Paragliders. I fly a Kangook Lite with a custom Ozone Viper 20m wing.
I work full time as a Senior IT engineer for the Canadian Government.