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Tag Archives: film reviews
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) Rated PG-13
On Halloween 1968, Stella discovers a book that writes it's own stories. Based on the book series by Alvin Schwartz. Starring Zoe Margaret Colletti, Michael Garza, and Gabriel Rush. Stella and her three friends are faced with their fears when … Continue reading
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014) Rated PG
Alexander, always seems to have a bad day but when the worst day of his life seems to happen the bad day expands to his family. Based on the book by Judith Viorst. Starring Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Ed Oxenbould … Continue reading
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The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (1975) Rated NR
A young shepherd is blinded by lightning and is taken in by some nuns in a local abbey. Starring Angela Lansbury, Cyril Ritchard, and David Kelley. This film has a wonderful story about a young boy who doesn't have a … Continue reading
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Baker's Hawk (1976) Rated G
A young boy nurses an injured hawk back to health, and along the way, he gains courage. Starring Clint Walker, Burl Ives, and Diane Baker. This is a classic film that is great for families to watch together. Everyone has … Continue reading
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Wings (1927) Rated NR
Two men, one rich and one middle class, fall in love with the same woman and become fighter pilots in World War I. Starring Clara Bow, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, and Richard Arlen. This film took me by surprise. It is … Continue reading
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Macy's Thanksgiving Cake Spectacular (Food) Rated NR
Four of the country's bakers compete to design cakes that pay tribute to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons and floats. Starring Maureen McCormick, Timbo Sullivan, and Martha Stewart. This show is enjoyable to watch. It's fun to watch each of … Continue reading
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Reclaim (2014) Rated R
A couple travels to Haiti to complete the adoption of their daughter but instead uncovers a scam that will risk their lives and their daughter's life. Starring John Cusack, Ryan Phillippe, and Rachelle Lefevre. This film is not what I … Continue reading
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Midsommar (2019) Rated R
A couple on the verge of breaking up visits a rural town in Sweden during their mid-summer festival. Starring Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, and Vilhelm Blomgren. This is a bizarre film as the couple finds that the town is cult. … Continue reading
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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (2019) Rated NR
A documentary series tells the cultural revolution of Hip Hop over 40 years since its conception. Each episode tells the story behind a song that transformed the genre. Starring Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, Shawn Gee, and Alex … Continue reading
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BRECKSVILLE - Meet the Myers Quads of Brecksville!
All four babies were born on Saturday, July 8th.
Alycia at 3lb 3oz 16.5 inches at 6:51pm, Brianna at 4lb 16.5 inches, at 6:51pm, Chloe at 3lbs 9.5oz 15.5inches at 6:52pm, and Dylan at 3lbs 16.5 inches at 6:52pm.
"Everything happened so fast. My husband didn't even make it into the delivery room. They made the incision, they ran to get him, and by the time he got in there, all four babies came out," said Kelly Myers, mother.
Less than a month later, all four babies came home.
"We are doing great, the babies are doing great which is a huge blessing," said Kelly.
Back in March, we introduced you to their parents, Kelly and James Myers.
The Myers already have four kids, ages ranging from 14 months to 14 years old.
"It's not bad actually. Two of them want to eat at the same time. Two after that. They tend to sleep decent hours," said Kelly.
A full house that just got a whole lot fuller and a whole lot more hectic.
No doubt filled to the brim with love thanks to these four miracles who were the surprise of a lifetime.

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JERUSALEM – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency said that it was resuming full operations in Gaza on Tuesday, reversing a decision to suspend food distribution after protesters stormed its main compound on Thursday. The agency provides staples and other services in Gaza for 815,000 Palestinian refugees and their descendants, nearly half the population of the Hamas-run enclave. The protesters were angry about the cancellation of a cash-assistance program for the poor because of a budget deficit. The agency said in a statement that it was reopening its installations across Gaza based on assurances from local parties, but that it would be forced to close them again if its staff or facilities were threatened or its operations hindered by demonstrations.
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Dushu Lake Church, Suzhou, China
Oil on canvas
12 x 10 in
Dushu Lake Church (Suzhou, China) is an oil painting by Travel Writer and Travel Painter Dave Alber. Dushu Lake Church is in Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) in Suzhou, China. The church is operated by the Suzhou International Fellowship, a non-denominational Christian Church serving the expat community in Suzhou.
Dushu Lake Church (Suzhou, China) is featured in the art catalogue Dave Alber: Travel Art 2018: Part 1: Intimations.
Only the rare art catalogue can take you on journeys to faraway places and help you bridge cultural understanding with an immersed experience in the traveler's journey.
Travel Art: 2018 Part 1: Intimations contains:
• 23 paintings reflecting life in China, Myanmar, and Nepal
• 4 travel articles
• 2 pages of hand painted comic art
• as well as the artist's statement and biography
Read more about Travel Art: 2018 Part 1: Intimations HERE!
Dushu Lake Church (Suzhou, China) is part of the ongoing series, "WAIGUOREN!": Suzhou Through a Foreigner's Eyes.
Have you ever lived abroad? How did people respond to you as a foreigner? What were some of the sights and experiences that you are grateful to have had due to your living — not simply tourist-ing — abroad? What comparisons and contrasts did you make between the foreign culture and your own? What were some of the odd experiences? The things that made you laugh out loud?
In Chinese, the word, "Waiguoren" means foreigner. And because China is a somewhat closed culture, it's not uncommon for some locals to stare, point, or yell, "WAIGUOREN!" when seeing a foreigner.
"Living as an expat 'WAIGUOREN!' in Suzhou, China regularly opens my mind to wonder, despite the routine reminders of the cultural us/them dynamic specific to the situation. There's something very special about overcoming the cultural rigidity of that dynamic and finding — with new friends— the commonality of laughter."
Read more about "WAIGUOREN!" HERE!
Dave Alber is a Travel Painter whose illustrations have appeared most recently in That's Shanghai, Suzhou Review, Open Magazine, and Nepali Renaissance. His comic "Bedding Shanghai" was featured in the 2018 Shanghai International Literary Festival's Erotic Fiction Contest. For a limited time, Dave's art catalogue Dave Alber: Travel Art: 2018 Part 1: Intimations can be preordered for free at DaveAlber.com. Longer bio and Artist Statement here.
Join the Travel Art Adventurer's Club to receive your art catalogue Dave Alber: Travel Art: 2018 Part 1: Intimations
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Iron Horse Country The Motorcycle Summer Camp
One of the greatest experiences your child will ever have is to drive an off-road motorcycle in the great outdoors. Our Campers learn how to ride dirt bikes on a beautiful, 100-acre Texas Hill Country ranch complete with rolling hills, woods and creeks, a large fishing pond and over 8 miles of tracks, trails and motocross training ranges. We combine motorcycle riding with traditional Camp activities such as swimming, games and, for Overnight weeks, campfires, s'mores and fireworks!
Who gets to come: Girls and Boys From beginners on up. We supply all the gear, training and motorcycles for the week. Most of our campers come to us never having ridden a dirt bike before. Kids come from all over the country to get to ride , we are one of the last camps in the country for kids to ride motorcycles.
FUN starts with Safety. The training program we created is based on the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and is tuned to children. It is consequently one of the safest programs for learning to ride dirt bike motorcycles in the country. We start from the ground up. Our number one goal is for our campers to have FUN. Kids have to feel safe and competent if they are to enjoy themselves. Your child will be carefully oriented and always watched and instructed by our Coaches on the Ranch. All safety gear is provided. It is for this reason that Iron Horse has thrived over the last decade, why word-of-mouth has given us many new fans and why we have become one of the only summer camp motocross facilities in the country.
We're not just about the motorcycle. It's our tool to get your child to experience life in the great outdoors, at its best. Our Daily Schedule provides opportunities to go fishing, swim, play water volleyball, air-hockey, ping-pong and other games. Overnight Camp weeks offer sunset rides, outdoor evening games and moonlight swims before the day is put to rest.
We provide everything your child needs: Honda CRF off-road trail motorcycle models, safety gear, snacks, drinks, a great place to ride with instruction, an 8-1 ratio of riders to instructor, even lunch if you want! All meals provided for Overnight weeks. Facilities include air-conditioned bunk house, recreation center, and club house with a swimming pool, cafe for meals and more.
Day Camp | Overnight
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Belmont Abbey junior Lucy Schmitz won Conference Carolinas titles in the 5000 meter run and the 1 mile run and added a second place finish in the 3000 meter run to lead the Crusaders women's Track & Field team to a fifth place finish at the Conference Carolinas indoor championships this afternoon and JDL Fasttrack in Winston-Salem.
Schmitz is now a six time all-conference selection as she won the 5000 meter run by two seconds and the one mile run by four seconds. She repeats as runner up in the 3000, as she was four seconds off the pace. She scored 28 of the Crusaders 51 points.
Other scorers were Saralee Martelly's fifth place effort in the triple jump and the 60 hurdles while adding a sixth place effort in the high jump. The distance medley relay team of Theresa Suarez, Bri Crisci, Kaitlin Howard and Brianna Mosby placed fourth. Liz Thierfelder finished fourth in the 400 meter run.


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Thursday, August 17, 2006
Middle East Conflagration Update: The Limits of Force
As we sail on directly towards the shoals of ever increasing entropy, it might be helpful to review the current situation in Lebanon. As most are aware, the Israeli Defense (!) Forces used the kidnapping of a couple of soldiers by guerrilla group Hezbollah (Chaos uses the most familiar spelling: there are many others...) to launch an all-out attack on the entire country, giving new meaning to the phrase "collective guilt," and in the process, abandoning the high moral ground, to the extent they had ever occupied it in the first place. Egged on in secret by the Empire, which evidently viewed this "exercise" as a dry run for a future invasion of Iran, the Israelis tried their own version of "shock and awe," which, come to think of it, worked about as well as when the Empire tried it back in 2003. Having accomplished the uniting of Lebanon the country behind the "greatest guerilla force in the world," along with the rest of the Arab world (which was initially reluctant to embrace the Shiite-led group), Israel was surprised to find themselves walking into a buzzsaw, having seriously underestimated the capabilities of the enemy. Further surprises ensued when rockets were fired into Israeli cities, and Hezbollah fighters inflicted significant causalties on the invaders. Bombing the infrastructure of Lebanon and killing many innocents in hopes of the population "blaming" Hezbollah were equally ineffective tactics. Hezbollah, not to be outdone, has now sewn up its victory by heading up the reconstruction of the bombed out areas. All in all, a good set of innings for the home team. Here's hoping Israel can learn a lesson the Empire cannot: people tend to resist being invaded. The mightiest military on the planet can be stymied by a small band of "insurgents," especially when the guerillas have the support of some of the population. Seems simple, no?
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Shares of McData Corp. fell 4% after the company swung to a loss, while shares of Electronics for Imaging, Inc. surged 16% in late trading Tuesday after the company raised its third quarter outlook.
The Nasdaq-100 After Hours Indicator, which tracks the evening action of the technology-heavy index's leading shares, was up 0.2 point at 1597.47.
Shares of McData MCDTA fell 4% to $5.08 after the company swung to a loss. The company reported second-quarter loss of 18 cents a share on revenue of $165.3 million, up 68% from $98.2 million in the year-ago period. Analysts were expecting the storage-technology company to post earnings of 1 cent a share on revenue of $160 million.
Shares of Electronics for Imaging EFII, -0.03% jumped 16% to $24.00 after the company lifted its third-quarter forecast on strong demand for its Fiery controller business. The company now sees third-quarter earnings of 21 cents to 23 cents a share and pro forma earnings of 30 cents to 32 cents a share on revenue of $137 million to $139 million.
The company previously forecast net earnings of 11 cents to 13 cents a share and pro forma earnings of 21 cents to 23 cents a share on revenue of $126 million to $128 million.
Shares of Altera Corp. ALTR, -0.49% fell 5% to $20.70 after the company reaffirmed its third-quarter sales forecast of $288.4 million to $294.1 million, but the chip maker warned its gross margin would be lower than anticipated. Altera projected its gross margin would be in the range of 66% to 67% of sales versus earlier guidance of 68% to 69%.
Shares of Altera's chief rival, Xilinx Inc. XLNX, +0.55% fell to $28.05 in sympathy.
Shares of Dobson Communications DCEL fell over 2% to $7.79 after the company said it intends to redeem the entire $299 million amount of its 10.875% senior notes due 2010. It plans to offer $150 million of senior floating rate notes due 2012 and $150 million of senior convertible debentures due 2025 to finance the redemptions.
Shares of Shuffle Master SHFL rose 5% to $25.50 after the company reported third-quarter earnings of 22 cents a share on revenue of $27.3 million. Analysts had estimated a per-share profit of 21 cents and revenue of $28 million.
Shares of Casey's General Store Inc. CASY, -0.13% rose 8% to $21.89 after the company reported earnings of 41 cents a share on revenue of $860.9 million. Analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call forecast first-quarter earnings of 34 cents a share.
Shares of International DisplayWorks Inc. IDWK dropped 20% to $5.35 after the company reported third-quarter earnings of or 3 cents a share on $23.6 million of revenue, vs. a penny a share on $11.6 million of revenue a year ago.
Analysts forecast third-quarter earnings of 4 cents a share on revenue of $25 million.
Shares of McCormick & Co. MKC, +0.47% fell 3% to $32.35 after the company lowered its third-quarter and fiscal 2005 earnings forecast, citing sales and profit shortfall in its industrial business and initial estimates related to Hurricane Katrina. The spices and seasonings maker now sees third-quarter earnings of 33 cents to 35 cents a share and 2005 earnings of $1.58 to $1.62 a share compared with its previous view of $1.66 to $1.70 a share.
Shares of ADE Corp. ADEX fell nearly 7% to $21.90 after the company reported first-quarter earnings of 20 cents a share on revenue of $24.3 million. Analysts forecast first-quarter earnings of 17 cents a share on revenue of $25 million.
Shares of Endesa S.A ELE, -0.25% were inactive in the evening though the Spanish utility rejected a bid worth 22 billion euros from Gas Natural. See full story.


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The Westhampton Beach Village Board took another step this week in its long journey to eventually install a sewer district in the downtown area.
On Monday, the Suffolk County Sewer Agency approved the village's request to reserve 50,000 gallons of daily sewage capacity at the Francis S. Gabreski Airport sewage treatment facility.
Because the village has not yet had a formal review of its plan to ensure that it is in accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act, or SEQRA, the agency's approval is only for "conceptual capacity," meaning the village could not actually hook up to the system without getting additional approval from the agency.
The Village Board voted in March to authorize Mayor Maria Moore to make the request to reserve the sewage capacity in case Westhampton Beach eventually opts to link up to the county system. Previously, the mayor and board members have said that the space would be needed to allow new restaurants to open on Main Street while also providing additional protection to nearby Moniebogue Bay.
Ms. Moore wrote in an email this week that securing the capacity was simply a preliminary step in the process, adding that the village would need to consider costs, available funding and community input before making a final decision on whether or not to move forward with the hook-up.
The village's next step will be to seek bids from engineering firms, and have a map and plan drafted to detail how it would go about connecting to the county system, according to Ms. Moore. The village also needs to learn where sewer lines and pump stations would have to be installed, as well as how much the project would cost overall.
In addition to covering installation fees, which are unknown at this time, the village would have to pay a one-time fee of $1.5 million—or $30 per gallon of sewage space it wants to reserve—to hook up to the system.
Currently, the county facility can handle up to 100,000 gallons of sewage a day. Suffolk officials, however, are now considering expanding the facility's capacity so it can handle up to 150,000 gallons daily.
Once the village selects a bid for the sewer map and plan, Ms. Moore said the board will go to the county to seek help to pay for them.


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Baja Racing News Exclusive
World Exclusive! Next Generation Bowler's for 2007 Dakar Rally!
Directly from the Bowler-Offroad's design studio, reveal an exclusive first look at Bowlers next generation desert racers! Currently being developed under the code name "Maxim", both the Bowler "Race" and Bowler "Road" are based on Land Rovers Range Rover Sport equipment and design. These next generation off-road racers are designed to cope with the harshest events the World Off-Road Rally circuit can provide! Fully independent adjustable suspension ensure traction over the roughest terrain, a wider track to give better handling in tight technical stages and a longer 108-inch wheelbase provides greater stability and poise at speed. These new Bowlers will provide the same thrill and performance of previous race vehicle's but with the added style and refinement of a performance coupe.Aggressive muscular lines are a reminder of the Bowlers racing heritage and the sculpted front side vents provide engine cooling while rear intakes supply cool air for both the brakes and dampers.Speed is all important in off-road rally competitions. A new lightweight tubular frame with carbon composite body panels and a 4.2ltr supercharged V8 produce a vehicle capable of propelling you from 0 -102kmph in 4.2 seconds!
Drew Bowler told us "we will have prototypes running this summer and hopefully a couple of cars in next years Dakar"! Drew also mentioned, " The new car will primarily be a Rally car but it will be road legal and hopefully a little more user friendly than the current Wildcat".
More specifications revealed below:
Length - 4268mm
Width - 2000mm
Hight - 1816mm
Wheelbase - 2744mm (108 inches)
Length - 4268mm
Width - 1900mm
Hight - 1694mm
Wheelbase - 2744
Performance -4.2ltr. Supercharged V8
Maximum Power . DIN BHP - 450
Maximum Torque . DIN lb.ft. - 430
Acceleration 0-102km/h - 4.2
Top Speed mph/ km/h - 150 / 210


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Kasich Endorses Romney's Anti-Trump Op-Ed: 'Welcome to the Fray'
Outgoing Ohio Gov. John Kasich gave Senator-elect Mitt Romney (R-UT) a virtual pat on the back Tuesday, endorsing Romney's Washington Post op-ed bashing President Donald Trump's character.
Welcome to the fray, @MittRomney https://t.co/NT7giwcoqD
— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) 2 января 2019 г.
The outgoing Ohio governor has built a reputation as one of Trump's most vocal critics, accusing the president of causing political divisions in the U.S. and criticizing Trump over his efforts to combat illegal immigration.
Kasich has mentioned in the past that he is "very seriously" considering a run for president in 2020, although he has not specified whether he would run as an independent or attempt to challenge Trump for the Republican nomination.
Romney, who has also openly criticized Trump since the 2016 presidential election, wrotein the New Year's Day op-ed that Trump "has not risen to the mantle of the office."
The two-time former presidential candidate acknowledged that Trump's policies were in line with mainstream Republicans, but criticized Trump's character and accused him of dividing the American people.
"With the nation so divided, resentful and angry, presidential leadership in qualities of character is indispensable. And it is in this province where the incumbent's shortfall has been most glaring," the incoming Utah senator wrote.
Although many Trump critics from within the Republican Party endorsed Romney's sentiments, some Republicans defended Trump.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) criticized Romney for being a virtue-signaling "Big Government Republican who never liked Reagan," while defending Trump for enacting an "actual conservative reform agenda."
Even Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel, who is Romney's niece, called Romney's op-ed "disappointing and unproductive."
Trump responded to the op-ed Tuesday, saying he wished Romney would "be more of a team player" after he endorsed Romney in his Utah Senate race in the 2018 midterm elections.
"I wish Mitt could be more of a team player," Trump said. "I endorsed him, and he thanked me profusely."


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Saturday, 5 September 2015
ALWAYS check the toilet before you sit down in Australia!
Queensland residents be warned, there may be an enormous snake lurking right underneath your toilet seat.
Snake catcher Elliot Budd, from Townsville, in north-east Queensland, was called out to a property in Mount Stewart after a group of tradesmen discovered a massive carpet python coiled up in the downstairs loo. 'It was about three metres long - definitely one of the biggest I have ever relocated,' Mr Budd told Daily Mail Australia.
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Of the three, I'd have to say that my favorite meal of the day is breakfast. Perhaps it's because I love sweet foods, and breakfast in our home is always sweet! Bowls of oatmeal, pancakes, waffles and French toast of all varieties are usually winners in my book, but lately I had been dreaming of creating a breakfast delight that steps outside the box a bit, yet offers a sense of warmth and comfort, too!
Thus, these Peach Raspberry Breakfast Pies were born. But as always, simple and quick is a top priority when it comes to recipes, which is why you'll only need one bowl for these lil' pies, even though there are three components to them.
Lastly, these breakfast pies are made with ingredients you can feel good about! The almond flour crust is loaded with protein, and the peaches, raspberries and oatmeal offer a bounty of vitamins, minerals and fiber. So no need to save these cutie pies for a special occasion; they can be enjoyed guilt-free any day of the week! This is how they're made:
1. Start by heating your oven to 350 degrees. After that's done, start your crust: First, in a medium sized mixing bowl, add all ingredients needed for the crust and mix with a fork until just combined. It's ok if there are still some visible small chunks of butter here and there.
2. Then, with clean and dry hands, smush it all together and form four equal sized balls.
3. Place those four balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten them with the palm of your hand. You'll want them to be about ¼ of an inch thick.
4. Then, turn up the edges with your fingertips to form little piecrusts. Perfection is definitely not required! In fact, I like a more rustic, homemade look myself. If your kitchen is warm for any reason, place this baking sheet in the freezer while mixing up the filling. Otherwise, it can stay out on your counter.
5. Using the same unwashed bowl that you used for mixing the crust ingredients, combine the peach chunks, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
6. Next, fill the bottom of each piecrust with two heaping teaspoons of raspberry jam and then smooth it over with the back of your measuring spoon…
7. And then, pile those peach chunks right on top! Once again, place the baking sheet in your freezer while mixing together the topping ingredients.
8. Now, take that same unwashed mixing bowl and combine all ingredients for the topping, with the exception of the four raspberries.
9. Remove the baking sheet from the freezer and equally divide the topping mixture amongst the four pies. And then, garnish each pie with one little raspberry right in the middle!
10. Bake in your preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the edges start to brown.
11. If you're serving them for guests, sprinkle with a little extra granulated sugar or maple syrup to make them look and taste extra fancy! (Although, they're quite delicious as is!)
They are best when eaten right out of the oven, but if you're not serving them right away, allow them to completely cool on a rack and then store them on a plate lightly covered with a paper towel.
The sweet and tangy fruit… the warm, crumbly almond crust… and the cinnamony and chewy oatmeal topping…. Mmmm –mmm! I hope you love these little pies as much as we do!
Watch this video to see how my mom and I make these pies!
Vegan Peach Raspberry Breakfast Pies
Makes 4
1 ½ c. Almond Flour
¼ tsp. of each Baking Soda and Salt
½ tsp. Vanilla Extract (I like THIS kind)
2 tsp. Sugar
1 ½ Tb. Vegan Butter (I use Earth Balance)
1 ½ Tb. Cold Water
1 c. of Fresh or Thawed Frozen Peaches cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1 large peach)
2 tsp. Sugar
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1/8 tsp. Nutmeg
8 heaping tsp. Raspberry Jam
1/3 c. Oatmeal
1 Tb. Regular or Gluten-free All Purpose Flour
4 tsp. Brown Sugar or Coconut Sugar
3/4 tsp. Cinnamon
1 ½ Tb. Vegan Butter
4 Raspberries for garnishing
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2,5 h.
18,2 Km.
650 mt.
In geological terms a terrace is a flat platform of land created alongside of a river, actually suspended some hundreds of meters over the river level. After the climb of this gap the tour allows to ride easily.
The tour starts in Rosano: don't forget to visit the Benedictine nuns Abbey of Santa Maria in Rosano, home to an order of seclusion nuns even today. The visits are limited at the times of services, for example the
between 5,30 and 6,30 pm (depending on the season).
Then, follow the route for Rignano and get the secondary route on the right after few hundreds of meters. Follow this route (paved) until the guest house Castiglionchio, then turn left on the white route.
Here starts a nice country route, paved with ancient stones (surpass an house) until a bridge on a small stream. Go straight ahead leaving the other routes on right and left (
here straight ahead and keep the left
), the route go up hardly for some meters, then still pretty hard for two hundred meters, until the farm of Mitigliano. Now the route is easier, some hundreds meters separate you from the top.
Finally, the top! Another farm, fattoria di Moriano, and on the left a path signed as "AR" (Anello Rinascimentale), red and white signs, that briefly reaches the flat terrace. Now, in the wood, you ride on an ancient route that joined Firenze with the Valdarno along the high land (
here, in winter
). Less than one hour journey, a small climb to reach Poggio all'Incontro, from where you'll enjoy a
good view of Firenze
, then back by the paved route: ath the big cross turn right along the 00 path, then leave this path for the number 1, along the top of the hills along the Arno (a nice flat land with few wooden areas). the direction is Compiobbi, the signs even red&white. The path enters a nice, more sloped wood, where descent starts. Sometimes the red&white signed path is crossed by a yellow signed, less sloped path: follow it, is a MTB path that follows the same direction with less slope and more hairpin turns, in a very wonderful wood. The route ends in the small village of San Prugnano from where the well sloped white route (not paved) quickly reaches Rosano again, just in front of the abbey.
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Every decision we make goes through a bevy of obstacles before we reach the "final answer." Our cognition is affected by everything from genes to mood to upbringing. We often think we are impartial in our steps to coming to a decision, but our brains sometimes will say otherwise. Here, I present five cognitive biases—an error in thinking, or a distortion of our perception of reality—that blur our views on things and allow us to be led astray by irrationality.
Confirmation Bias
This widely popular bias can be reinforced by any immediate search engine. Confirmation bias is the tendency to confirm whatever unsubstantiated, preconceived belief you have by only searching for information that bolsters your view and disregards disconfirming evidence. For example, on Twitter, there's a "search" function, which allows you to type in queries on anything you want. So, if you want to confirm your bias that a movie is terrible, just type in the keywords "Godzilla" and "Terrible," and you'll find people agreeing with your bias, thus reinforcing your previously held notion. I find myself doing this time to time; it does offer up a pang of satisfaction.
Hindsight Bias
Ever get the feeling that you "knew it all along" after the occurrence of something has taken place? If so, you may be suffering from hindsight bias. It is an illusion that an event is more predictable after-the-fact rather than before. We often don't "know it all along," but since our brain tricks us, we selectively recall information that may have been slightly presented to us then we rearrange the narrative to make it seem like we did. This can oversimplify natural cause and effect properties, and create a chasm in understanding because it was so seemingly "predictable."
Gambler's Fallacy
When a person believes that the probability of an event happening again is decreased because it has already happened, it is a glitch in thinking. This fallacy is ubiquitous in casinos, and owners dupe gamblers by making them think that each spin at the roulette table is NOT independent of the previous spin, but that's erroneous. When you witness black come out 60 times in a row, it does not mean that the chances of red coming out next are higher than the last spin. Why? Because each spin (or event) is independent, meaning the probabilities reset back to their normal standards. The chances of a coin being flipped heads or tails is always 50 percent, regardless of what has happened before.
Negativity Bias
The old platitude, "Bad news travels fast" fits perfectly with this bias. Negativity has a stronger impact on us than positive experiences. This can be seen as a defense mechanism to shield ourselves from future negative situations. Our amygdala—the fear center in our brain—has been honed to protect us from threats by inducing responses that increase our chemicals to preserve ourselves. All news outlets thrive off of bad news, and we seem to succumb to that because we get comfortable with thinking "that's not us; I should be grateful." Think about how negative comments stick with you much longer than positive ones. Evolutionarily speaking, negativity reminds us that we're fragile and not perfect, so it keeps our heads up in times of hardship.
The Ingroup Bias
Everyone has had their "cliques" or "crews" back in the day. Remember thinking that your crew was better than any outside one? The ingroup bias is a condition in which you favor people that belong to your group over ones who don't. This bias can be harmless when speaking of elementary school, but it can stir up hate and anguish toward others when infused in something like religion. Fundamental religion subscribers often take umbrage to people who oppose their beliefs and will act unscrupulously because "their" group is correct. This can undeniably distort our vision of what's reasonable and what isn't.
The next time you're at an intersection of uncertainty, be wise; make sure to consider that your brain may be leaning toward a bias of which you are unaware.


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What is an enrolled agent and why do you need one?
An enrolled agent is someone who is licensed to practice before the IRS. He or she can represent you in all matters concerning your income tax return. Conversely, an unenrolled tax preparer can only represent you before the IRS for the return that he or she prepared for you. If you did your own return and have received a letter from the IRS, you may want an enrolled agent to help you.
How long should I keep my records?
The general rule of thumb is three years after the tax year. There are some exceptions. If you own rental property, for example, you should keep your records of capital improvements, and for the property itself, for as long as you own the property plus three years after the tax year in which you disposed of it. There is no statute of limitations if the IRS suspects fraud.
What do you do if you get a letter from the IRS?
First and foremost, DO NOT ignore it! It will not go away! We knew of a person who had sold her house for $400,000 and had elected not to file a return—against my advice. Shortly after the tax year ended, she received a letter from the IRS stating that she owed taxes on the entire $400,000! Had she ignored the letter, interest and penalties would have piled up creating a debt in the thousands of dollars. We completed her tax return for her, subtracting the exemption of $250,000 she was entitled to (the IRS did not do this), and figuring out her basis, etc, which resulted in a zero tax liability.
By the way, what is basis?
Basis is normally what you pay for an item such as a share of stock plus broker commission. When you sell the stock, you do not have to pay tax on the basis since you already paid taxes when you earned the money. Say, for example, you bought a share of stock for $100 in ABC Corporation. Three years later, you sold it for $150. Only $50 of that money is taxable.
Should I make estimated tax payments?
Our tax system is a pay-as-you go system. The IRS expects you to pay your taxes on your money as you earn it, not on April 15th. If you do not have enough withholding out of your taxable income, you may have to pay a penalty. A good rule of thumb is to look at last year's return and see if you owed money or received a refund. You might want to consider having more taxes taken out of your pension, social security payment, or wages rather than mailing in quarterly payments. That way, you have a more accurate record and do not have to worry about payments not being properly credited to you.
Why do I need to know anything about taxes? Isn't that what I am paying you for?
Not necessarily. Not all tax preparers will ask the "right" questions for your particular circumstances. Two examples come to mind:
1. There was a contractor who was in business for himself. He correctly reported his 1099 income but was subsequently charged with a $10,000 debt to the IRS. Seems he didn't know that he could deduct the expenses of his business, such as tools and mileage. Chances are, if he amends his prior year returns, the IRS will owe him money!
2. A family had a handicapped son; he was crippled in an automobile accident that left him in a wheelchair along with a host of other injuries. His parents installed a wheelchair ramp into the house but did not know it was deductible. By the time they found out that it was, in a passing conversation, it was too late to amend their returns.
Good points! How long can you go back and amend your return?
You can generally amend your returns for the past three tax years.
My house went into foreclosure. Now, I'm being told I have to pay taxes on the "sale" of the house. Is that true?
It may be. There are various provisions in this scenario whereby the forgiven debt may or may not be taxable. This question is too complicated to be answered here. It is best if you contact your "tax lady."
What do I do if I get a call from the IRS demanding money to pay back taxes or threatening to freeze my bank accounts, etc.?
Hang up. It is a scam. The IRS will NEVER call you out of the blue. They will send you a letter through regular mail. They always give you an opportunity to correct any deficiency before they talk about putting a lien on your assets. It is quite a lengthy process!
What do you charge?
It's natural to want to know how much something costs prior to purchasing it. However, when purchasing tax preparation services, a more prudent question is: "What are your qualifications?" The IRS requires anyone who gets paid to prepare taxes to obtain a PTIN (Preparer Tax ID Number). Within three years of obtaining the PTIN, tax preparers are required to take and pass a proficiency exam. Passing this test awards the tax practitioner Registered Tax Return Preparer.


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A dagger's heading towards your face. What do you do? Flinch, duck and run like hell? Not in the middle ages, and not if you listen to Fiore. Instead, you take the dagger.
But how do you do that? Well, this is how it's supposed to go:
- Your opponent attempts to strike you with a fendente mandritto, a blow targeting the left side of your head (from your point of view). As he does this, he takes a step forward (passare).
- You extend your left arm before the blow lands to block his attack.
- You grab his wrist and twist his hand to your right.
- You pull his hand down and to your right. This brings him out of balance, as the line you're pulling him in is perpendicular to the line formed by his feet.
- You take the dagger from his weakened grip and finish him off. (Or at least you would do the latter if it was a fight to the death in the medieval period. Today? Yeah, you better forget the last part.)
It doesn't sound that tricky, and doesn't look it either. But as it turns out, it is difficult.
We're told to fetch fencing masks, find pairs and practice. It doesn't go well. The guy I pair up with tries to help me out (he has no problems with the exercise), but the masks make it hard to hear what he's saying, and it's impossible to see his face. The blocking part doesn't give me much trouble, but disarming certainly does. Taking the dagger is a clumsy struggle, far from the quick and effortless elegance I see others achieving. By the time we stop I feel defeated, frustrated and embarrassed.
This brings us to an important topic: self-confidence issues. I'll talk about that in the next post.


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Greetings and a Happy Spring to all my readers.
With the arrival of the new season, it's time to clear
out all your old inventory and have a sale. Or maybe
it's time to try out a new product you found and see
how it moves?
If you need an idea for a new product, I may have
found one for you while watching the late night TV.
Sometimes the most amazing products come up that
everyone can use and would be easy to market to a
select niche and be simple to ship too! Read about
the magicJack in this month's New Product Source
section below. If I didn't require my telephone
line for DSL, I'd be very tempted to shut off
my line!
Also read about some other places to sell your
products online, besides eBay, in the Top Auction
Tools article I've put together for you.
Let me know about your success using these
To Your Success,
Coach Danny
Greetings and a Happy Spring to all my readers.
- New Product Source for March
- More Online Social Selling Sites
- PhotoPlus Digital Image Editor
- Check Out Your Link Popularity
- eBay Safer Payments Requirements
- OnlineAuction.com: Lower Fees, Fewer Bids
"The world leaders in innovation and creativity will
also be world leaders in everything else."
-Harold R. McAlindon
New Product Source for March
Unlimited Local And Long-Distance Calling
For $20 A Year
by Rick Broida
Need a second phone line? How about a dedicated
business line for your home-based enterprise? A
cheap way to make
calls while traveling the world? Look no further
than the MagicJack, quite possibly the coolest
gizmo of 2007.
All you do is plug the little guy into a USB port.
It automatically installs its own software: a nifty
little dialer/address-book app. (During the initial
setup, you get to choose your own local number for
inbound calls.)
Now just plug any corded or cordless handset into
the MagicJack's standard RJ-11 jack and presto,
you've got a dial tone. And voice mail. And
three-way calling, caller ID, etc. You can also
use a headset if you're traveling and don't
want to schlep that bulky old Princess phone.
The MagicJack costs $40, which includes a year's
worth of unlimited local and long-distance calls.
(Free international calls to other MagicJack users,
too.) After that, you'll pay just $20 per year.
It's way easier to use than Skype, way cheaper than
Vonage, and way cool to boot.
Find out how to get yours here:
You can also apply here to become a Reseller:
More Online Social Selling Sites
With the latest bout of eBay policy changes, the
consensus seems to be that thousands of eBay
sellers are very unhappy with eBay eliminating the
ability for sellers to leave negative or neautral
feedback for their buyers, yet let buyers be able
to still leave negative feedback. This seems to be
unfair and many sellers, including myself, have
decided to boycott selling on eBay. Especially,
when the new policies come into effect in May.
You can also read about the new Safer Payments
Requirements in regards to PayPal in an article
below in this month's issue.
While reading the ebay Forum posts on this, I read
about one seller who is going to rotate his items
on various sites like Craigslist or even Amazon,
before using eBay as last resort.
Did you know that you list items on Google for
FREE? These same items can be found along other
products when using the Shopping link on Google's
homepage on the upper left corner.
Follow the Information for Sellers link near the
bottom of the page that will let you submit them
in Product Search in Google Base.
Follow the Submit your products link on the left
hand side panel.
Also try:
Craigslist.org - Post to classifieds
Amazon.com - Sell Items
Labels: Auction, classified ad, marketing, selling, Social Networking
This month I wanted to tell you about a great and
easy to use photo editor. It's free to download
and use!
PhotoPlus 6 is the perfect choice for editing and
enhancing your digital images and photos for print,
email and the web.
Main Features
• Export Optimizer
• Photo Enhancement
• Selection Tools
• Image Slicing & Maps
• Editable Text
• QuickShapes
Labels: image editor, photo, text
Check Out Your Link Popularity
Some of you will notice that I sometimes bring out
a tool from our coaching department. You should
really grab this one while it's available. It is
a big help when we get a student and their website
just isn't doing anything.
There are about 6 tools here that are a essential
on this one website. You'll find tools to help
with your keywords, genrating META tags, analysing
your webpage code for errors and so much more to
help you boost your ranking and traffic.
The Link Popularity Checker tells you how many
websites are linking to yours. Website popularity
is an important factor in your search engine
ranking. The more popular your site is, the better
it will be ranked on the search engines.
eBay Safer Payments Requirements Go Into Effect
eBay is making some changes that are intended to
make the buying experience on eBay better and
safer. As part of this initiative, expanded safer
payment requirements went into effect on March 17.
Since January 2007, all new sellers have been
required to offer PayPal or a merchant credit
card as a payment option to their buyers. On
March 17, this policy was expanded to sellers or
items when they meet one or more of the following
• Seller has higher than 5% buyer
dissatisfaction rates
• Seller has less than 100 feedback
• Items are listed in categories with higher
rates of buyer complaints, including:
Gift Certificates, Video Games, Cell Phones,
Computers and Consumer Electronics.
In addition, for a small number of transactions
that have a higher risk of buyer dissatisfaction,
we may delay the release of funds paid through
PayPal. This hold will be placed on only a small
percentage of transactions for up to 21 days.
(Remember - PayPal is NOT a bank -
they can hold your money indefinitely)
Then the funds will be released if there is no
dispute. The funds may be released earlier if the
buyer leaves positive feedback, or if PayPal can
confirm delivery of the item. Sellers enrolled in
the PayPal Money Market Fund will earn interest on
any pending funds in their PayPal accounts.
Your payments will not be held if you meet the
following requirements:
• You have been an eBay member for 6 months
or more &
• Your total Feedback score is 100
or greater &
• Your buyer dissatisfaction percentage is
less than 5%.
• Your average DSR is 4.5 or greater and
• Your have received 20 or more DSRs in the
last 12 months.
Labels: ebay, ebay seller policies
OnlineAuction.com: Lower Fees, Fewer Bids
By Jan Perry
A lot of long-time loyal cyber-sellers began
looking for an auction alternative following the
recent controversial fee and policy changes
imposed by the perennial auction mega-site - eBay.
Although it has had competition online for several
years, as of yet, no one site has stepped up to
truly give it a run for its customer base. But the
folks at OnlineAuction.com (or OLA as they call it)
are hoping to do just that.
The biggest advantage OLA offers sellers is a flat
membership fee with no listing or re-listing fees
and no final value fees (that's the percentage of
the highest bid that goes as a commission to the
auction site). Plus OLA offers some important
freedoms that eBay does not allow. Sellers are
welcome to include personal website information
in their listings and communicate directly with
OLA members about the items up for sale. Also,
multiples (say 20 identical hammers intended for
20 separate sales) are listed on one page rather
than the eBay system, which forces sellers to
create 20 individual listings (and pay 20
individual fees).
You do pay for listing upgrades like extra photos
(over four) or prominent placement on the listing
page. But those fees are the same or lower than
most auction sites.
There is another important difference. The set
closing time for items on eBay allows an individual
to grab an item at the last second. (It's called
sniping). On OLA, if multiple buyers are still
actively bidding when an auction reaches its
official closing time, that time is extended
so that, just like at a traditional auction,
bidding continues until only one bidder is left.
Creating a listing is straightforward and will
be extremely easy for anyone that has sold on
other auction sites. (There's a good tutorial
and a Chat Room specifically for anyone that's
new and wants some help.) But sellers that are
used to fancy backgrounds and themed page designs
may be disappointed with the site's "no frills"
appearance. And those that like to have the
auction site step in when there's a problem with
a buyer or seller or item might not be comfortable
with OLA's stance on the subject. All they do is
bring buyer and seller together.
They do not mediate disputes. (Their feedback
system does allow for changes of heart and late
follow-ups, however.)
Joining OLA is a two-minute process and is free
for basic buyers (who then have a maximum bid
total per-day limit of $1,000) or $4 monthly for
verified buyer members. (They have unlimited
bidding/buying privileges.)
Sellers have three options. A "Verified Seller"
($8 monthly) is entitled to bid without
limitations, communicate between buyers and
sellers via a private O-Mail account, use chat
rooms, and view/post feedback. They may list and
sell as many items as they choose with no listing
fees or final value fees using the simple form on
the site or the free downloadable bulk listing
tool, O-Lister.
A "Charter Member" ($96 annually) is entitled to
the same benefits but they also receive $100 worth
of auction enhancements (additional photos,
featured status for selected auctions, activation
of "End-It-Early" feature) at no cost.
Finally, there are "Founding Members" ($196 the
first year and $96 guaranteed each year thereafter
for life). Founding Members receive the same
benefits as Charter Members although the
enhancements package bumps to $200. A special icon
identifies them, and their links are accessible
from the site's home page.
And they can set up a virtual store (called "My
OLA House,") that is linked to their auctions.
The store is free for the first 12 months.
The sight is campaigning heavily for the latter.
In fact, they're actively looking for a million
sellers to take advantage of the "no fee increase"
promise and benefits package and join the Founding
Member movement. (So far they've signed up
approximately 500.)
So it all sounds great.
The tough part for the OnlineAuction crew is
going to be delivering enough buying traffic to
tempt established eBay sellers away from the
security of the auction giant. While I found tons
of items listed, it's much harder finding
listings with bids. As one PowerSeller put it,
"It's all about name recognition. There's eBay
and then there are all of the nameless others.
Everyone knows what eBay is. Very few people
could even name another auction site."
That may be true today. But with discontent among
eBay members, some well-timed national exposure
and an ever-growing groundswell of word-of-mouth
support, OLA just may have what it takes to
overcome anonymity and play David to
eBay's Goliath.
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Let's Get Cooking at Home - Recipes
The Let's Get Cooking at Home website is full of a fantastic range of recipes which are healthy and can be cooked at home with kids! Take a look at the full range on the webite below, or check out an example recipe at the bottom of this page!
Hundreds of free recipe ideas
Chicken Rogan Josh recipe
Rogan Josh is usually made with lamb but is just as good when made with chicken. Serve with basmati or brown rice.
4 chicken breasts OR boned thighs (skin removed)
1 x 15ml spoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion
1 red pepper
1 clove garlic
3cm piece root ginger
2 x 5ml spoons curry powder
2 x 5ml spoons paprika
2 x 5ml spoons ground cinnamon
A pinch of chilli powder
100ml cold water
1 x 15ml spoon tomato purée
1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
150ml natural low-fat yoghurt (optional)
Sharp knife x 2 (one for meat, one for vegetables)
Chopping board x 2 (one for meat, one for vegetables)
Garlic crusher
Measuring spoons
Wok or large saucepan
Wooden spoon
Measuring jug
- Peel and finely chop the onion.
- Cut the red pepper in half. Remove the seeds and pith. Cut the pepper into long strips about ½cm wide.
- Peel and crush the garlic clove. Peel and finely grate the ginger.
- Cut the chicken into 2-3cm pieces. Wash your hands after touching the raw chicken.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan or wok. Add the onion and fry over a low heat until the onion is soft but not brown. Stir regularly.
- Add the ginger, garlic and red pepper and cook for a further 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Next, sprinkle the curry powder, chilli powder, cinnamon and paprika over the onion mixture. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring all the time.
- Add the chicken and stir so that the chicken is coated in the spice mixture. Continue to cook the chicken over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until the chicken changes colour, from pink to white.
- Add the tomato purée and chopped canned tomatoes. Stir well and bring to the boil. Turn the heat down and leave to simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally and add a little water if the mixture is too thick or if you prefer more sauce.
- The curry is delicious served like this, but you can add a small pot of low-fat yoghurt for a creamier sauce. Add the yoghurt just before serving, heat gently for 1–2 minutes but do not boil as the sauce will curdle.
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Keeping with my theme yesterday, I was thinking about the songs that get me through the different parts of dissertation writing. I am not one of those people who can write without music. I need to tune out the other world and drop into dissertation-land if anything is going to get typed out or edited. Usually this is Bob Dylan or the Velvet Underground. Television's Marquee Moon and Patti Smith's Horses have been on repeat lately. Other times I'll just see what Spotify has in store for me. The first 60 seconds of the Avett Brothers' Talk on Indolence describes the dissertating experience better than any song I've ever heard. It captures that frantic writing that comes with the first draft. If I am really trying to concentrate I'll put on Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 "Pathetique" (my absolute favorite) and just listen to it over and over again.
Here I Go Again, beginning with the nerve-wrecking and hopeful beginnings. You happily take the plunge Into The Great Wide Open.
And then the hurdles come. When you feel like you just Couldn't Get It Right and you just can't see the light. You want to take a Mudshovel to your chapter. You tell Jean-Jacques Rousseau, "Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You." Just me? Ok, then.
But you Carry On.
And eventually you start Beginning to See the Light. The argument makes sense (hopefully). You start to make sure every Oxford Comma has its place.
And then. Finally. The Beautiful Day. You turn the chapter in. And all you have to do is another round or two of edits until it is approved and soon enough, you'll be Grazing in the Grass. Baby, can you dig it?
You can find the whole Dissertation Edition playlist here.
xo, Ali
P.S. The playlist is 1 hour and 30 minutes, the same amount of time I use as dissertation writing blocks.


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A long time ago, before the invention of Google, there were actual price tags on items. Customers could easily make sure they were charged the correct prices. But when retailers moved towards scanning UPC codes, consumers had to be able to trust that shelf prices would scan correctly.
The Competition Bureau, a federal agency, developed the Scanning Code of Practice (SCOP). Retailers can voluntarily participate in this program to assure consumers they strive for accurate pricing. And if an item scans incorrectly you may receive free products by understanding the Scanning Code of Practice.
5 Steps to Cash in on the Scanning Code of Practice
1. Slow Down
As you place items into your grocery cart, slow down long enough to check shelf prices (use a notebook if needed). You may not be used to watching product prices regularly, but it is an important money-saving habit, and might pay off at the checkout.
2. Pay Attention at the Checkout
To take advantage of SCOP, you must watch carefully as your items are being scanned. If a product does not ring in at the shelf price, then proceed to the next step. (are your money-saving senses tingling yet?)
3. Ask Cashier to Honour SCOP
Alert the cashier that a price rang up incorrectly, and they will verify this by paging someone to check the shelf price.
Once a salesperson confirms the price scanned incorrectly, the cashier should ring the item in as free (or $10 off if the item is more than $10). FREE? It's true. That's like a 100% off coupon!!
This also applies to multiple items as long as they have different UPCs. For example, these 4 different scents of shampoos would all be free if they scanned incorrectly, but you could not get 2 identical ones free.
Cashiers should be trained about implementing SCOP, however, this is not always the case. Be pleasant but firm about getting your item for free if the cashier seems unsure. If you have any trouble you may need to speak to customer service.
4. Speak to Customer Service
Customer service representatives will definitely know how to adjust your bill to reflect the Scanning Code of Practice. They will refund you the difference if the cashier did not do this properly.
5. Make a Phone Call
If you are not satisfied after speaking to Customer Service, you may register a complaint, call the Scanner Price Accuracy Committee at 1-866-499-4599 (toll free). Personally, I have not heard of a situation that Customer Service didn't handle internally, but it is good to have a process in place in case this happened.
Understanding the Scanning Code of Practice can save you a lot of money. Not only will you receive free products, but you may also catch other errors at the checkout by being alert such as being charged for the wrong quantity.
And don't feel badly about asking to receive your free products – the store also benefits by keeping their shelf prices current so it's a win-win.
What is the best item you have received by using the Scanning Code of Practice?


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Project Description
Associate of Arts in Education
The Associate of Arts in Education is a 2-year degree that prepares students to be an influencer and educator of the next generation in public and private schools. By itself, the Associate of Arts in Education does not lead to teacher licensure, however, it is the first step in the licensure process, or, in other words, the first two years of a 4-year process. SEU's AA in Education includes general education courses as well as 15 credit hours of beginning Education major courses all taught from a Biblical worldview, which is difficult to find in education programs at most universities.
Pathways to licensure after graduating with the AA in Education include continuing on to complete years 3 and 4 of a (4-year) Bachelor of Science in Education degree program at the main campus of Southeastern University in Lakeland (there are many education degree programs at SEU from which to choose); or transferring to a college or university in Ohio to complete years 3 and 4 of a bachelor degree in education leading to teacher licensure in the state of Ohio. We are excited to offer this degree program as part of a pathway to teacher licensure, and we are committed to growing further opportunities for education majors on our campus in the near future.
Program Details
10 hours of spiritual formation
9 hours of Christian responsibility
12 hours of intellectual and practical skills
16 hours of engaging human culture and the natural world
15 hours of major core
Total credit hours — 62
Sample Core Courses
Introduction to Education (EDUC 2133) — This course is a study of the nature and character of American education and how it has been influenced by our social structure, social values, and history. Contemporary issues in education are explored to help provide the student with an understanding of the social foundations of education. The course also includes an orientation to teacher and educational clinical programs, introduction to subject area competencies, professional skills and competencies, benchmarks for the pre-professional level of accomplished practices for teachers, and the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Content and Instructional Design for Educators (EDUC 2123) — This course focuses on the principles of effective instructional design and delivery in the K-12 setting. The course will cover models of effective teaching, Florida's Educator Accomplished Practices, disciplines of writing lesson and unit plans, and state-adopted content standards (Common Core State Standards). Assessment and differentiated instruction will be covered.
Educational Psychology (EDUC 2233) — This course is a study of student diversity, the principles and philosophy of human growth and development, motivation and learning theory, and how these are applied to teaching. Included are introductions to intelligence theories, cultural issues, instructional approaches, learning taxonomies, motivation, and different assessment tools.
Instructional Technology (EDUC 3503) — This course is designed to develop skills and techniques needed for the selection, utilization, and production of classroom instructional materials and for application and integration of educational technology and media to all areas of the curriculum, appropriate to students' developmental level.


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Darkness Rising: The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong
|Darkness Rising: The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong
|Category: Teens
|Reviewer: Loralei Haylock
|Summary: Tried and tested ingredients arranged in a fresh and interesting way. Kelley Armstrong doesn't disappoint with her latest Otherworld novel for teens.
|Buy? Yes
|Borrow? Yes
|Pages: 384
|Date: April 2011
|Publisher: Atom
|External links: Author's website
Maya has lived her whole life in strange little rural town, Salmon Creek. Although 'little' means a population of less than 200 and 'rural' really does mean in the middle of nowhere, Maya is happy living where she does. Sure, she gets more contact with cougars than she does with people some days, but she's always loved nature and she's always been content at Salmon Creek.
But Maya would be lying if she said things weren't getting a little weird. First there's the 'accidental drowning' of Maya's friend Serena, who was captain of the swim team and more at home in water than on land. Serena's death left Maya heartbroken, but a year on and she's ready to look for answers. For Maya could have sworn something grabbed her ankle and tried to pull her under when she dived in after Serena.
Then there's her own uncanny ability to connect with nature. What starts as a gift for healing develops until Maya's injured animals are recovering at an unnatural rate. And when Maya touches them, she experiences their memories. And could there be more to best friend Daniel's instincts that tell him with infallible accuracy when something bad is going to happen? And why exactly is bad boy Rafe suddenly taking a big interest in her?
There's a lot about the set up here that is nothing unusual to the teen paranormal genre – deaths in mysterious circumstances, unknown supernatural abilities and secretive bad boys. What I've always liked about Kelley Armstrong is her ability to take a load of tried and tested ingredients and make them into something that still reads fresh and original. She doesn't disappoint with this latest novel.
Maya is a likeable heroine, both gutsy and vulnerable, which is always a winning combination in my opinion. Supporting characters are good too, particularly Daniel and Rafe, though fans of the love triangle trope may be disappointed to hear there's no case of our heroine being torn between them.
The story starts off a little slow, which is why I've docked half a star, but when the pace picks up in the middle, it doesn't just pick up, it rockets. By the climatic finale I was turning pages as fast as I could, painfully aware that there weren't enough pages remaining to resolve anything, and that I would be left wanting to own the sequel right now, thank you very much.
You don't have to have read any of Armstrong's previous works to understand the premise or the story here – though there are little nods to the adult series (and may well be to her previous teen trilogy – I wouldn't know as I haven't read it) which make for a nice hint for long time fans and a taster of the wider Otherworld for new ones.
Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable book that has me hankering for the next instalment, and reaching for my Kelley Armstrong collection to tide me over til then!
My thanks to the publishers for sending a copy.
For more small town paranormal fiction, Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl comes highly recommended by Bookbag.
You can read more book reviews or buy Darkness Rising: The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong at Amazon.co.uk
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