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Health leaders from NHS Warwickshire North Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are reminding vulnerable people that it is not too late to get the flu jab and that it is important to be protected right up until March.
Public Health England reports that A(H1N1)pdm09 is now the main seasonal flu virus detected so far this season in the UK. Although it's not certain which viruses will actually circulate later this winter, it's known from recent seasons dominated by A(H1N1)pdm09 that this strain affects children, pregnant women, and adults with long term conditions like chronic heart disease, liver disease and respiratory disease in particular.
Flu is a highly infectious viral illness which can lead to complications with hospital admissions and even death. Symptoms of flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headaches, body aches and fatigue.
The flu jab is the best form of protection for vulnerable and at-risk patients, including the elderly, pregnant women and those with long term illnesses such as asthma who are most likely to have a severe and even potentially fatal illness if they do get flu.
Dr Deryth Stevens, Chair of NHS Warwickshire North CCG, said:
"Flu in the vulnerable groups can be extremely serious and have far reaching complications. Having a vaccination reduces risk of serious illness, hospitalisation and even death among those who are most at risk. So, we are reminding everyone who is eligible that it is not too late to have the flu vaccination. Having the jab is really straightforward and safe, and it is not possible to catch flu from it as there is no live virus in the vaccination.
"The A(H1N1)pdm09 viruses detected in the UK this season are well-matched to the vaccine strain this flu season. Even if you have had the flu in recent months you will only be protected by the immunity you developed naturally against one of them as flu is caused by several viruses. You could go on to catch another strain, so it's recommended you have the jab even if you've recently had flu. Also, what you thought was flu could have been something else.
"It is also important to remember that the strains of flu virus can vary from year to year, which is why you need to get the vaccination every year. So, even if you received the vaccine last year, you still need to get the vaccination for this flu season.
"If you're pregnant, you could get very ill if you get flu, which could also be bad for your baby. Having the jab can also protect your baby against flu after they're born and during the early months of life. It's very important that pregnant women should have the vaccine whatever stage of pregnancy they are in."
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TDC provides communications support for deployed Air Force operations in a modular, scalable family of communications packages (voice, data, intra-site transmission, etc.), satellite communications (SATCOM) terminals, and network management packages that are tailored to meet various Air Force mission needs. TDC is comprised of three functions: Integrated Communications Access Packages (ICAP), Network Control Center-Deployed (NCC-D), and Satellite Terminals.
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• Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.)
• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment as well as formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives
• Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. DAES, MAR, etc.)
• Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
• Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management
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• At a minimum, candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of directly relevant years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed; equivalent experience may be considered for educations requirement if experience is directly related and relevant, and provides significant knowledge of customer processes and procedures.
• 5 years of experience in DoD
• Advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the technical/professional discipline
• Advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface)
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs
• Knowledge of support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and the pursuit of alternative courses of action
• Strong preference will be given to candidates with 10+ years of experience
• Advanced degree (MA/MS) is strongly preferred
Riverside Research strives to be one of America's premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. As we continue to add experienced, technically astute staff, we are looking for highly motivated, talented team members that can help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers continue delivery of world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented Defense Company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company by providing an industry-leading, positive, and rewarding employee experience for all who join us. We aspire to be a valued partner to our customers and to earn their trust through our unwavering commitment to achieve timely, innovative, cost-effective and mission-focused solutions.
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Saturday, April 28. 2012
Sunday 28th April 1912
Church at 11.0 collection for the destitute of the Titanic. Sprakes to tea. Unfortunatly because Miss Humphrey had Marjorie Edwards in to tea with her & I missed what would have been for me a very nice party I was very sick with it.
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Lifehacker best wireless headphones
If you're looking for a headset that's great when you're talking to coworkers on Skype or Hangouts, teammates on Teamspeak or Ventrilo, or just rocking out to music, you have options. We asked you for your faves, then looked at the five best headsets. Now it's time to crown the crowd favorite.
Proving that age doesn't mean a thing, one of the oldest headsets in our lineup (and one that appeared when we last ran this poll back in 2012) topped the charts this time around. The took the top spot with just shy of 28% of the overall vote. Solid design, sturdy build quality, great audio, and a crisp, clear, retractable microphone all at a budget-friendly price earned your praise, and your votes.
However, 28% of the vote means that none of the top five took a huge margin, and all of them settled in with roughly the same general numbers. Second place was only eight votes behind first place, and picked up over 27% of the votes cast—the, which many of you rightfully noted was the only headset in the roundup by people who make headphones—great headphones at that, so you know you'll get good audio out of them. Third place went to the, which earned over 19% of the votes cast thanks to its wireless range, long-lasting charge, customizable buttons, and of course, Logitech pedigree. In fourth place, the pricey but equally high-end and well-built brought in over 13% of the vote, and bringing up the rear was the, with over 11% of the overall vote.
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Enjoy the fun while staying out of the sun with the Quik Shade Canopy Folding Camp Chair! This adult folding chair is equipped with an adjustable canopy that provides shade at several different angles. When you want to feel the sun on your face, the canopy can be folded down behind the chair so you can catch some rays. 600 denier polyester fabric is durable and stain resistant so your chair stays looking new. The durable steel frame supports up to 225 lbs.
The lawn chair also includes two mesh cup holders and an accessory pouch to hold phones, books, and more. When it is time to pack up, the chair ergonomically folds into a smaller size that is ideal for storage. Use the integrated carry straps for easy transportation.
Whether it is the beach, ball game, or barbeque, the Quik Shade Canopy Folding Chair is the perfect seat!
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The perfect gift for the cook is a blend of the right ingredients. It has to be something they'll enjoy, yet are unlikely to have bought themselves. The two main criteria we find useful when helping customers choose gifts is finding items that are either a bit quirky/niche/low-key so there's a good chance the cook has never heard of it, or those things that are a bit indulgent. The sort of thing you look at, love, but just can't quite justify. It's enormous fun trying to find the perfect gift for people's friends and loved ones, so do try and find time to pop into one of our stores and explore the possibilities, but in case you can't make it in yet, here are some of my favourites, from budget to 'someone's been very good this year'.
Poach Perfect Egg Poachers: £4.99
The Poach Perfect Egg Poachers make great gifts – they're fun and the chances the lucky recipient will actually use them are very high. Who doesn't love a poached egg? (Preferably, served with sourdough and a salsa made with diced tomatoes and avocado, a little grated chilli and a drizzle of honey) Stick the Poach Perfect Egg Poachers in a shallow pan of water and pop on the lid for perfect poached eggs every time. Tip: rub a little olive oil on the inside first so they slide out easily.
The Avoshark: £10.99
The avocado's popularity has ripened in recent years, and when we're not rubbing it on our faces, we're eating it. The Avoshark is quirky, shark-shaped (for a kitchen utensil, anyway) and yes – it is actually practical. Stones, slices and scoops; one for the cook who loves a gadget.
Garlic Zoom 2: £10.99
Italian recipes call for chopped, not crushed garlic, and the Garlic Zoom 2 is basically a mini food processor for chopping garlic cloves. Peel (we have gadgets for peeling too…), pop in, roll along the worktop in a 'child with a toy car' fashion and there you have it – finely chopped garlic. A great little stocking filler.
Pizza Stone Set: Half Price at £11.99
Lazy, foodie, anyone who likes pizza – the Pizza Stone Set is a gift with almost universal appeal. It will improve shop-bought pizza but the baking stone also appeals to bakers. Put the stone in the oven, crank the heat up to full for 20 minutes and slide your pizza on for a proper crispy base. Works amazingly well on a barbecue too. Comes with a trivet to save damaging your table/worktop when serving (serve from the stone to keep your pizza hot longer) and pizza cutter.
Jamie Oliver Pestle & Mortar: almost Half Price at £14.99
There are some pukka items of cookware with celebrity chef endorsements, and there are some rubbish ones. This is a good one. There isn't anything particularly Jamie about it, apart from his cherubic face on the box, but it is a lovely pestle & mortar. Particularly at the price we do it for. It avoids any chances of crushing disappointment as a gift as pestle & mortar ownership is reasonably low, everyone can do interesting things in one (dressings, spice rubs, the list is endless) and the JO Pestle & Mortar is unmistakably a thing of quality and beauty.
Garlic Twist: £14.99
We have almost managed to prepare an entire meal with the Garlic Twist. Add garlic and chilli, twist to mash-up, add to some olive oil on a low heat. Add a few olives, some basil and a dash of olive oil, twist to mash into a tapenade, toss some spaghetti through both mixtures, add some grated parmesan, season – delicious. The Garlic Twist is a very solid, functional but fun little gift.
Gefu Spiraliser 2: £25.99
Like a lot of things we sell, there are many cheap imported versions of comparatively horrible quality available – the Gefu Spiraliser is the best on the market. German company Gefu take quality very seriously, and the Spiraliser 2.0 is beautifully made with Japanese steel blades. The latest version comes with an extendable end-stop thing (to give it its full technical name) so you can spiralise down to the very end of the carrot/courgette. If the intended recipient enjoys eating healthily and likes experimenting in the kitchen, they'll have fun with this. It enjoys a resurgence in our household whenever we go in a pre-holiday, low carb, de-larding regime.
Robert Welch 2 Limited Edition 2 Piece Knife Set: £60
Robert Welch knives have won a raft of awards from the chef and design industry for incorporating top-end traditional and cutting edge design features into a very reasonably priced range. Crucially, the knives are made from fully-forged German steel (the steel is heated then compressed into shape, making it stronger) and are perfectly balanced, as the blade extends through the full length of the handle. (We call this 'full tang') You get a big chef's knife for the vast majority of kitchen duties and a smaller knife for more intricate tasks. Packaged together in a limited edition boxed set, this makes a great 'my first quality knives' present, and you save 20% or so on the usual price.
Global Limited Edition 3 Piece Knife Set: Less than Half Price at £149.99
There is little agreement on who makes the best knives in the world, and there never will be, such is the quantity made, and there will always be someone who claims their mate in Japan has just made the best. However, more people rate Global as number one than any other in the world, so if we are to use consensus as our benchmark, we have a winner. With their distinctive looks, if the person you're buying for watches a lot of cooking programs a la Masterchef etc, they'll probably have noticed Global and may well have it on their wish list. They are beautiful, incredibly sharp, and with just a little care will last a lifetime. We have a finite amount of Limited Edition 3 piece sets reduced quite dramatically from their usual retail price of £410. You get the classic sized chef's knife, featuring fluting along the blade to create air pockets so food drops off and two handy, smaller sizes.
Scanpan CTX Saute Pan: from around £150 (depending on size)
Nothing gets sighs of desire in store quite like Scanpan's CTX range. Scanpan (Scandinavian Pans) make the best non-stick pans in the world, and these are their top-end models. When you open the box, the pan is clothed in a gorgeous black velvet Scanpan bag – wonderfully over the top. The Scanpans have a ceramic titanium non-stick coating that will never peel off and is tough enough to withstand metal utensils (we wouldn't use them on a daily basis though), are made of seven layers of different materials for the ultimate in even cooking, will work on any hob and – with their brushed steel exterior – look stunning. The Saute Pan hits the perfect present brief as it's incredibly versatile (it will even go in the oven) and is unlikely to already be in the recipient's arsenal.
We have lots of new gift ideas at this time of year, so matching the perfect gift to a lucky recipient is great fun. Do make the effort to pop into one of our stores. Our staff of cooks and chefs spend all day, 363 days of the year immersed in this subject, and they're amazing at helping you finding something special to fit the habits and tastes of the lucky recipent.


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John Zogby and Zeljka Buturovic raise some doubts about the significance of libertarian voters in the American electorate. They respond in particular to the paper David Kirby and I just published. (See more background analysis in this original 2006 paper.) They make two major points: first, that only 2 percent of poll respondents call themselves libertarian; and second, that those people are effectively conservative Republicans.
On the first point, they're basically right. "Libertarian" is an unfamiliar word to most people, even people who actually hold broadly libertarian views. Rasmussen found that 4 percent identified themselves that way, and a Center for American Progress poll found 6 percent — but 13 percent of young people.
But there are other ways to measure libertarian sentiment. Most analysts just assume that everyone is a liberal, a conservative, or a moderate. But what if you don't buy the entire current mix of "liberal" or "conservative" positions? Kirby and I picked three questions on political attitudes from the American National Election Studies, the gold standard of political polling, and we found that 14 percent gave libertarian answers to all three questions. Gallup asks two questions — one on the size of government, one on "promoting traditional values" — every year and finds about 20 percent of respondents give libertarian answers to both questions (23 percent in 2009). And a Zogby poll just after the 2006 election asked half the sample, "Would you describe yourself as fiscally conservative and socially liberal?" We asked the other half of the respondents, "Would you describe yourself as fiscally conservative and socially liberal, also known as libertarian?" The results surprised us. Fully 59 percent of the respondents said "yes" to the first question. And 44 percent accepted the description even when we added the word "libertarian." So I do think there are a lot more than 2 percent of the voters who look at both social and economic issues from a basically libertarian perspective.
On the second point, yes, we've found that the 14-15 percent of libertarian voters we identify usually vote about 70 percent Republican. But not always. In 1992 half that libertarian Republican group jumped ship and voted for Ross Perot. In 2004 George W. Bush got only 59 percent of the libertarian vote, and in 2006 libertarians gave only about 54 percent of their votes to Republican congressional candidates. Facing a prospective Obama-Reid-Pelosi government during an economic crisis, they came back to the Republican fold in 2008.
From the perspective of politicians and their advisers, I think it's fair to say that these libertarians are a not-entirely-reliable part of the broad Republican constituency. After the 2006 election a front-page story in the Washington Post reported a dramatic 7-point shift of white conservative evangelicals away from the Republicans. That's a story. But the underreported story was a 24-point swing of libertarians away from Republican congressional candidates between 2002 and 2006. That's a point Republican strategists — and Democrats — ought to ponder.
And there's a footnote that might become main text in the next few years: In 2008, even as libertarians generally returned to the 70 percent Republican fold, young libertarians (18 to 29) gave a majority of their votes to Obama. Maybe these younger voters will come to their senses. Or maybe the Republican brand just isn't very appealing to young voters (who are, for instance, strongly supportive of gay marriage and overwhelmingly supportive of gays in the military).
The libertarian vote is just beginning to be studied. We appreciate the efforts of Zogby International to find out more, and we hope other pollsters and political scientists will also direct some attention to finding, measuring, and analyzing libertarians.
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- The Return of Big Government
- Are You Now or Have You Ever Been a Libertarian?
- Are Libertarians Anti-Government?
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- Top 10 Ways to Talk about Libertarianism
- Where to Cut Spending? Start Here
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Voltron skewed much older, so now we are jumping to something almost brand new!
This week is also a guest slot, with the show chosen by (with much of the writing also being done by...) Devkyu!
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Some light fanservice on this one and a bit of fantasy violence.
The series can be watched on the following officially:
Subbed on Crunchyroll
Dubbed on Funimation
For this one we'll do the first overall arc of the series, the first 14 episodes. There are further episodes along with some OVAs if you want to continue watching.
The elements above are a combination of writing from Devkyu and myself, but the show description is all from her! (Slime was actually on my shortlist to end up in the leadup, so for her to pick it is extra fun!)
This is one of my favorite series and contains a lot of elements Ive always been fond of: Monsters, more monsters, hilarious shenanigans, interesting character designs, continued worldbuilding and a protagonist I actually care about. Also monsters. Did I mention monsters? They are fluffy.
Originally I discovered the light novel while browsing around in B&N during a lunch break and the bordering ridiculous title caught my eye. A extremely refreshing take on the isekai genre, the protagonist is a slightly reclusive businessman with no romantic prospects whose coworker wants him to meet his girlfriend. That doesn't really go as planned and he gets shanked defending the two from a random stabbing and ends up Reincarnated at a Slime in another world.
Rimuru then proceeds to befriend the hell out of everyone and build a peaceful monster society, sometimes via punching someone to their senses. Basically like recruiting Digimon to File City in Digimon World, each new addition adding skills and knowledge everyone can partake in.
Oh, and did I mention that monsters evolve? Because that's a thing. After gaining power, often bestowed by another giving them a Name, they have the ability to change into a variety of forms.
As for Digimon connections... there is a ton! So we'll only be going over a few (a number of which don't even show up in the episodes we'll be watching.)
Yoshimasa Hosoya, who played Yamato in tri. plays Youmu in Slime (although I don't believe he shows up in the episodes we'll be watching.)
Not to be outdone though, Natsuki Hanae, who plays Taich in tri. plays Yuki in Slime (although again... not in these episodes.)
We also get Hikari from tri., MAO! She plays Shion in Slime
Kenji Nomura plays Geld in Slime. Digimon fans would known him best as Nanimon in Adventure or Arbormon in Frontier.
Kazuya Nakai plays Laplace in Slime. In Digimon Savers he was Gaomon.
Makoto Furukawa was Yuujin in Appmon and he's Benimaru in Slime.
And we finish with Takahiro Sakurai, who plays Diablo in Slime (but not in these episodes!) In Digimon he's played a ton of characters, but is probably best known as Tentomon and his evolutions in Adventure, 02, and tri, Dorurumon and Dondokomon in Xros, and Psychemon in Hunters.
I've embedded a Youtube clip of a preview of the series.
Feel free to post as you wish in this thread. You can post as you are watching, episode by episode, when you finish. Whatever you want. Try and give it a couple days for later spoilers so people have time to try and view stuff without spoilers, while still interacting in the thread (especially if you decide to keep watching past the episode listed as the last one for the leadup.) If you watch one episode and it isn't for you, pop in to explain why. Have fun with it!
A new show/movie will go up each Sunday night (or early on Monday), but feel free to keep talking about older shows in their threads, or even watching past the listed episode.
If you want to chat in the Discord you can.
Hopefully you enjoy. Feel free to make any suggestions or ask an questions regarding the threads or the shows also.
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Final Leadup to tri.- Gundam Unicorn (with index of tri. Leadup)
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In the 2018 - 2019 school year, full time undergrads at American Military University paid $6,880, prior to corrections for financial need. $6,480 was the cost of tuition. $400 was the cost of fees. Find out more about the net price.
Unlike public colleges, American Military University does not offer a tuition discount to residents of the state.
Tuition and fees cover the expense of attendance for one academic year, but don't include room and board, which will be an added bill you will get when living on campus. Having said that, most students end up paying under full tuition after collecting financial aid as well as other rate reductions.
View the table below to see 2018 - 2019 academic year costs.
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American Public University System tuition and fees have remained stable in the past five years. We anticipate the cost of fees and tuition for this year will total $6,880.
If tuition charges continue to remain stable, two years at this school will run you $13,760 and four years will run you $27,520. On top of that, you may have added costs such as room and board, transportation, and books.
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This is a hotel of a reasonably high standard with well helpful and friendly staff. Rooms are comfortable with good amenities while the restaurant and bar are pleasant with good food. The hotel is perfectly adequate for those with a car or who do not mind taking a simple train journey to the city centre.
## Location
The hotel is located in a modern, low-rise commercial centre, fifteen to twenty minutes drive from the heart of Copenhagen. The surroundings make this an extremely quiet hotel. It is next to a business park. The nearest train station which can take you directly to the centre of Copenhagen is approximately fifteen minutes on foot.
## Distance
15 kms to city centre
30 kms to the nearest airport (copenhagen airport)
2 km to the nearest station (malmparken)
2 minute walk to the nearest bus stop
22 km to the nearest fair site (bella center)
16 km to the nearest beach
## Rooms
The rooms vary in size but are mainly medium. All have been renovated during 2006 and now offer modern Scandinavian inspired design with bold colours, stark and functional furnishings, abstract art and wooden floors, although some carpet floored rooms remain. The bathrooms are in good condition and are very well equipped.
## Restaurant
This is a large room on the ground floor, which can be divided, with modern furnishings.
## Exterior
This is a modern structured building, predominantly blue with a large glass facade.
## Lobby
The lobby is medium in size and continues the blue and grey theme of the hotel. Separated by partitions from the reception desk, there is a small bar, with blue and black furnishings, providing additional seating. Designer lighting hangs down from the high ceiling.
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Labyrinth Walk {Evergreen}
June 6 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 amFree
Labyrinth Walk Series {Evergreen}
TYPE: Passion Walk | PACE: Contemplative | TERRAIN: Meadow and dirt surface labyrinth | DISTANCE: Very short
Walk Description: Representing a spiritual pilgrimage or journey, the labyrinth is a circuitous path that leads to the center, the place for receiving. The walker leaves the center following the same path as they return to the entrance of the labyrinth. Dating back over 4000 years, the labyrinth is an ancient walking meditation practice that invites us to release, receive, and return.
Walking Inspiritus will host a series of three labyrinth walks over the summer, in partnership with Church of the Transfiguration in Evergreen.
The dates for the walks will be:
Thursday, June 6
Thursday, July 11
Saturday, August 3
All walks will start at 8:30 am and last about 1 hour. Please be at the meadow by 8:20 for an on time start. There will be a different theme and reflection prompts for each walk.
About Maria Rosa Galter and Walking Inspiritus: After immersing myself in Fr. Thomas Keating's Spiritual Journey Series through Contemplative Outreach of Colorado and two years of directed discernment within the Episcopal tradition, my desire to connect all seekers to Mystery was awakened. Listening to this invitation, I graduated from the Benedictine Spiritual Formation Program. I believe in the transformative power of walking and playing in Creation. As a Core-Owner of Walk2Connect, my passion for leading contemplative hikes and walks continues to thrive thanks to the beautiful and supportive community of this Co-op. To learn more about Walking Inspiritus, visit my website.
Meeting Location, Transit, and Parking: We will meet at the parking lot of Church of Transfiguration, 27640 Highway 74, Evergreen to walk the labyrinth in their beautiful meadow. There is RTD service to Evergreen.
Trip Notes:
- Breaks, Restrooms: There are restrooms on church property as well as restrooms in downtown Evergreen and gas stations across the street. However, please plan on using the restroom prior to the walk experience.
- Weather: Due to varying weather conditions, please come prepared with enough layers and/or waterproof gear to keep yourself comfortable during the walk.
- Cancellation Policy: We only cancel in extreme weather conditions on our path, such as ice, hail, or lightening. Call or text me at 720-810-2837 for the most up-to-date conditions.
Welcome Waivers:
Please fill out the online "Welcome Waiver" or download, print, sign, and turn in a hard copy if this will be your first Walk2Connect walking experience this calendar year.
Maximum number of walkers: This walk is limited to 15 walkers
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- Learn more about leading walks in your area by becoming a Walking Movement Leader here
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Get Involved!
1. Sign-up for weekly Walk2Connect emails
2. Keep checking our main event calendar
3. Follow us on Facebook
4. Become a [email protected] Champion
5. Learn more about leading walks in your area by becoming a Walking Movement Leader
Connect with our social media community ~ @Walk2Connect | #Lifeat3MPH


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Celestial Woo-Woo was brewing overhead.
At three o'clock in the afternoon of the last day of the MV Agricultural Society Cattle Show and Fair comes the Ladies' Skillet Throwing Competition. At 2:59PM, the bleachers are full, and spectators line the fence around the enclosure where the contest takes place.
The regulation throwing skillet weighs three pounds, eleven ounces, or one and two-thirds kilograms. Each contestant gets two throws. No practice throws are allowed. The throwing ground is approximately twenty feet wide, and about eighty feet long. A fluorescent orange strip marks the foul line. Your feet may not cross that line during or after your throw. Down the length of the throwing ground is a white measuring tape. Your throw must be as exactly down this line as possible. Any deviation from this line, at the landing point of your skillet, will be subtracted from the distance of your toss, so accuracy is important.
The Length of throws made during the afternoon ranged from under ten to over fifty feet.
There are many ways to throw a skillet.
A good toss is a thing of beauty, and can cover appreciable distance.
Ashley Medeiros, age 23, threw the longest throw of the competition at 54 feet, 10 inches. She has won this contest before, and will probably win future skillet tosses.
Subdramas abound. In the next few photos, a daughter throws in honor of her father.
It is now time to set you up, dear reader, for the Celestial Woo-Woo to come.
So what about this celestial Woo-Woo?
In the minutes before the contest began, some clouds formed to the southwest of the Fairgrounds. Only a few, properly placed and properly aware folks on the northern bleachers even saw what happened. But the camera was ready, and the machinations of chance were captured.
Those inclined to belief in magic, things "cosmic" or in coincidence, will find delight in that celestial arrangement .


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I have a crazy love for lemons and anything lemon scented. It began when I was pregnant with my daughter. The only thing to keep back my nausea was to breathe in the fresh scent of lemons!
Since then, I've had an undeniable fondness of lemons, to the point I douse myself in them –literally. My soaps are all naturally lemon scented and I even use lemon juice as deodorant. (which I've found works better!)
As you can see, my love for lemons is serious!
Let's get back to these addicting Soft, Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies. I say addicting because in the last week I've made 3 batches and not one batch survived more than 36 hours.
Soft, Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
If you're also fond of all things lemon, you'll love these cookies!
They're a quick and easy treat to prepare. Only a few simple steps between you and the most irresistible lemon cookie!
- Combine your dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl cream the coconut sugar and oil, then whisk in the remaining wet ingredients.
- With a wooden spoon, mix the dry ingredients into the wet until fully incorporated.
- Roll the cookie dough into balls, and gently flatten on your pan, then bake.
So, let's get baking!
The trick to achieving melt-in-your-mouth lemon poppy seed cookies is to only bake them for 8 minutes. This allows the cookies to bake just enough time to remain soft and tender, without under cooking.
They will stay soft and fresh for up to 7 days in an airtight container.
If you enjoyed this recipe you may also enjoy one of these:
Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies are soft cookies bursting with fresh lemon flavor!
15 minPrep Time
8 minCook Time
23 minTotal Time
Yields 12-16 with cookie scoop • 24-28 with Tablespoon
5 based on 2 review(s)
1 and 3/4 cup organic unbleached all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
A pinch of salt
1/3 cup refined coconut oil, softened/melted
1/2 cup coconut sugar*
1/4 cup organic lemon juice, fresh squeezed
2 Tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
zest of 1 lemon or 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a medium bowl: flour, baking soda, baking powder, poppy seeds and salt.
- In a separate, larger bowl, cream together the sugar and oil. Then mix in the remaining wet ingredients.
- Pour half of the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet and mix in.
- Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until fully combined. The dough should be slightly sticky after mixing.
- Gather the cookie dough using a cookie scoop and place on the baking sheet. (OR Scoop out 1 Tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. If it's too sticky to handle, lightly dust your hands with flour.)
- Gently flatten the dough with the palm of your hand, or the bottom of a cup. Cookies should still be slightly thick (a little over 1/4 inch). They will spread a bit and you want to keep a soft center.
- Bake at 350ºF for 8-10 min.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 min, then transfer to a wire rack to completely cool.
- Cookies will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to a week.
Coconut Sugar Note: Some coconut sugars leave dark sugar spots in the cookies. To avoid this, blend the coconut sugar in a blender until it becomes a fine-powdered coconut sugar. This will even out the color of the cookies. Measure the sugar after blending.


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Know Jesus so
He may Know You.
What do we need to know about God?
God loves us and wants us to have a personal relationship with him.
God loves us even if we haven't loved him.
"In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us." (1 John 4:10)
God wants us to know him.
The Bible says God is at work in everyone's life. "So that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us." (Acts 17:27)
Video By Albert Martin
Realize that you are a sinner.
No matter how good a life we try to live, we still fall miserably short of being a good person. That is because we are all sinners. The Bible says, "No one is good—not even one." We cannot become who we are supposed to be without Jesus Christ.
Recognize that Jesus Christ died on the cross for you.
The Bible tells us that "God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while were still sinners." This is the Good News, that God loves us so much that He sent His only Son to die in our place when we least deserved it.
Repent of your sin.
The Bible tells us, "Repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away." The word repent means to change our direction in life. Instead of running from God, we can run toward Him.
Be Baptized every one of you…
Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call." (Acts 2:38,39)
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The National Theatre's well-received production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is the proud winner of 5 Tony Awards and 7 Olivier Awards, including Best Play, Best Director, and Best Design. Mark Haddon's best-selling novel is brought to life on stage in this stunning production, which follows the extraordinary Christopher Boone. This fifteen-year-old is unlike any other kid - he detests being touched and distrusts strangers, has never ventured beyond the end of his road, and isn't very good at interpreting everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbour's dog, Christopher adopts the role of detective which takes him on a journey that turns his world upside-down. Featuring a remarkable British and Irish cast, this global success is heartwarming, funny, and inspiring, and not to be missed this winter. See The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre from June 12 to June 24.
Discover the best in international contemporary dance with 4Seasons. This winter marks its Australian premiere, featuring a collaboration between the Expressions Dance Company and Hong Kong's City Contemporary Dance Company. Created by artistic directors Natalie Weir and Dominic Wong as well as Helpmann Award-winning choreographer Kristina Chan, 4Seasons is 20 world-class dancers performing a world-class contemporary dance show that's both artistic and dazzling to watch. Don't miss it at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre from June 14 to June 22.
The Merry Widow
Two of Australia's most popular performers, David Hobson and Natalie Christie Peluso, return to the stage this winter in a sensational new production of Franz Lehar's ever-popular The Merry Widow. This unforgettable story follows lovers Hanna and Count Danilo, and is a suave comedy of mismatched love, inconvenient misunderstandings, and a heartwarming happy ending. Featuring colourful dance numbers, catchy tunes, and a beautiful backdrop of glitz and glamour, The Merry Widow is an absolute treat for all tastes. See The Merry Widow at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre from June 22 to June 30.
Book our affordable South Bank accommodation near the Queensland Performing Arts Centre this June. For more information on The Capitol Apartments please visit https://thecapitol.etourism.net.au
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SIEFKEN, Johnnie 1909-1917
Posted By: Tammy (email)
Date: 4/6/2017 at 17:22:07
Death Enters Siefken Home Again
Death for the second time in five weeks entered the home of John Siefken. Johnnie the 8-year-old son of Mr. Siefken died in St. Louis on the evening of October 31st. Diphtheria was the cause of his death. He was sick only a few days. The remains were sent to the home here and they arrived on last Saturday noon. Funeral services conducted by Dr. J. E. Drake were held Saturday afternoon. Interment was made in the family lot in the Drake church cemetery.
Mrs. Siefken has been at St. Louis several months to be with the little girl who is receiving treatment there. Johnnie went with them and was attending school in St. Louis when he was stricken with the deadly disease. The little girl also became afflicted with diphtheria, but anti-toxin helped to save her life.
The sympathy of the large number of friends of the Siefken family goes out to them in the double bereavement that has come to them with the past few weeks.
--The Grundy Democrat (Grundy Center, Iowa), 8 November 1917, pg 2
Grundy Obituaries maintained by Tammy D. Mount.
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2. (noun) constellation, group of stars.
Kei te whakaata mai a Puanga-rua i roto i te Kāhui o Tautoru mō te marangai kei a Haki-haratua, arā, kei a Mei (TTT 1/3/1930:2007). / Rigel appears in the constellation of Orion's Belt for the rain in the lunar month of Haki-haratua, that is, May.
kāhui whetū Play
1. (noun) constellation.
He kāhui whetū rongonui a Matariki. / The Pleiades is a famous star constellation.
(Te Kōhure Textbook (Ed. 2): 171-193;)
kāhui takitini Play
1. (noun) polyptych - an art work (usually panel painting) which is divided into sections, or panels.
E rua ngā papa i tēnei kāhui takitini, nō reira i kīia ai he kāhui takirua (RTA 2014:94). / There are two panels in this polyptych, so it is called a diptych.
kāhui takirua Play
1. (noun) diptych - an art work (usually panel painting) which is divided into two sections, or panels.
E rua ngā papa i tēnei kāhui takitini, nō reira i kīia ai he kāhui takirua (RTA 2014:94). / There are two panels in this polyptych, so it is called a diptych.
kāhui takitoru Play
1. (noun) triptych - an art work (usually panel painting) which is divided into three sections, or panels.
Nā te mea e toru ngā papa pikitia, ka kīia he kāhui takitoru (RTA 2014:94). / Because there are three picture panels, it is called a triptych.
kāhui minita Play
1. (loan) (noun) cabinet - the committee of senior ministers responsible for controlling government policy.
Hui ai te kāhui minita i te whare pāremata i ia wiki, i ia wiki. / Cabinet meets in parliament each week.
See also rūnanga o te kāwanatanga
kāhui kiriwhakaari Play
1. (noun) cast (of a play).
Hei te Rāhoroi te kōwhiringa kāhui kiriwhakaari (RMR 2017). / On Saturday the cast will be selected.
kāhui ariki Play
1. (noun) aristocracy, royal family of the Kīngitanga (usually defined as the descendants of Tāwhiao).
Ko Raiha Ratete tōna whaea. He wahine nō te kāhui ariki o tērā manawapū o Te Arawa, nō Ngāti Whakaue (TTR 1996:2). / Eliza Rogers was his mother. She was a woman of the aristocracy of the Ngāti Whakaue section of Te Arawa.
Kāhui o Hoani Play
1. (loan) (noun) Order of St. John, St. John Ambulance Association.
Ko ana mahi whānui kē atu, ko tana noho hei mema mō te Kāhui o Hoani (TTR 2000:213). / His general work was as a member of the St John Ambulance Association.
Kāhui Tau, Te Play
1. refers to Rau-kata-uri and Rau-kata-mea who sing, play on instruments, or do posture dances.
Te Kāhui Tau, Rau-kata-uri, Rau-kata-mea: Ki ētahi kōrero ko te pūtake mai rāua o ngā mahi ngahau, o ngā mahi o te rēhia, o te harakoa. Ki ētahi kōrero he tuāhine nō Tinirau. Ko rāua ētahi o ngā wahine nāna i whakangahau i kitea ai te niho o Kae (Ngae, Kaunihoniho ki ētahi). Koia Te Kāhui Tau, mō te waiata, mō te whakatangi, mō te haka (M 2006:232). / Te Kāhui Tau, Rau-kata-uri, Rau-kata-mea: According to some accounts the latter two were the origin of the arts of amusement, entertainment, and pleasure. According to some they were sisters of Tini-rau. They were among the women who entertained and caused Kae to show his teeth (Ngae, Kau-nihoniho according to some). The term Kāhui (a tribal designation) Tau pertains to these two, and those who sing, play on instruments, or do posture dances (M 2006:233).


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The Toucan, 76 Princess St. (Alternative Music Venue)
Click on performer name for bio's and links
Sweep Trio
This Kingston blues and indie-rock outfit focused on tight live chemistry and improvisation. Vocalist/guitarist Sean Patterson, bassist Logan Morris, and drummer Jordan Bulhoes present a diverse background of musical styles and influences. Punchy funk and blues-styled riffs, combined with catchy hooks and thoughtful songwriting, make for an exciting and fresh live experience – never the same way twice.
Almost Kennedy
This alt-rock four piece, based in Ottawa, formed in 2016. They've spent the last year playing shows and festival dates across Ontario. Following their recently released single "Come Find Me", they will be heading back into the studio in May to finish recording a second EP.
Presenting a diverse mix of musical styles ranging from hip hop to alternative rock, since early 2014 they've been recording original songs to build a portfolio. Adam Chartrand, Vidal Ortiz, Kyle Palmer and Lucas Ruddell continue to make a name for themselves around southern Ontario.
Rocket Surgery
Years ago, Rueben DeGroot investigated a possible zombie apocalypse, but turns out they were just regular folks helplessly wandering lower Princess St. seeking a 7-piece band resembling Steely Dan with Star Wars undertones. Ever the crowd-pleaser, he assembled a fine band (including bandmates of Joe Chithalen) at the Toucan (Mondays), when they're not touring the Kessel Run.
Sweet Talk Jackie
Formed in 2015, members consist of Cole LeBlanc (Vocals & Guitar), Cameron Gravelle (Bass), and Steve Vanden Engel (Drums). "We play music for the love, the high, the feeling of creating something. … If you want to know what we are all about just listen to the music. Come out to a live show, and let loose!"


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According to Gartner, by 2020 at least 25 billion devices will be connected.
These devices won't be limited to smartphones, laptops and tablets.
They'll probably include refrigerators, cars, streetlights, thermostats, washers and dryers…you name it. If it can be turned on and off, chances are it can be connected.
You're probably already familiar with this concept of everything being connected. It's called the Internet of Things, and it's truly connecting "things" across the globe, taking small data from each device and collectively making it big data in the cloud.
And you're probably also familiar with cloud computing, as it's a popular technology buzzword and major game-changer in the worlds of business and consumers.
Cloud is the magic behind the Internet of Things. The two are linked, and this will not change. The IoT requires cloud computing to work, and consequently, the cloud will continue to evolve to serve it better.
Connected devices are communicating with cloud servers, and most won't have their own internal storage, so they'll use the cloud to avoid limitations and issues with upgrades. Through the IoT, cloud computing is connecting devices and collecting data from disparate places, making it useful through Big Data analytics. As the number of connected devices increases, cloud infrastructure will inevitably need to grow as well to accommodate the swell of data. And it's not just about the volume of data. Cloud is also managing a huge variety of data and using it to make real-time critical decisions by combining it with other data.
In coming years, we will certainly see major growth in cloud-based services that will support the connected devices of the Internet of Things, as well as upgrades in communications networks to further support it.
A current barrier for these two technologies is security. Cloud computing has largely addressed this issue, offering greater security than what businesses can provide to themselves. The Internet of Things, however, is a whole new game. There is not yet enough attention being focused on security for the IoT by manufacturers – but with so many connected devices and the expected growth, this needs to change. Everything that is connected also needs to be secure, and manufacturers shouldn't wait for major incidents to make this happen. As the number of connected devices increases, there will be greater risk for breaches and attacks. IoT needs to be able to deliver security to these connected assets.
But even despite security concerns, the Internet of Things is happening right now. Consider the number of devices that you currently connect to Wi-Fi – and then imagine all the other users of connected devices. The amazing part is that only 0.06% of things that could be connected to the Internet currently are, with 328 million things being connected every month. (CloudTweaks)
This big change is already happening, and it's happening alongside cloud computing. The two will inevitably grow together, helping businesses increase efficiency, make informed decisions, identify new opportunities, and provide new services. It's predicted that by 2018, nearly half of connected devices will be used for business. These technologies are impacting and reshaping business and daily lives, and they're just getting started.
Want to keep learning about the Internet of Things? We've got a full course dedicated to it! Start "The Internet of Things" course here.
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Forty years after the recycling symbol was introduced, just 14 % of the 78 million tons of plastic packaging produced each year worldwide is collected for recycling, while 33% ends up littering landscapes and the ocean.
Much of the plastic packaging produced today is recyclable, but ends up in the environment anyway, killing animals, polluting the sea and triggering catastrophic events for future generations.
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We work together with material compounders, inventors, and universities from all over the world to develop new alternatives to conventional plastics to minimize our products' environmental impact.
We offer a wide range of products produced with compostable and biodegradable materials and, together with our partners, we are able to develop alternative materials for different uses and needs.


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Administrative Services Assistance 3, UCP 4 - Full Time Position
University of Connecticut, Hartford
City: Hartford
State: Connecticut
Education Level: Bachelor
Experience Level:
Approximate Salary: $0.00
Postion Type: Full Time
The Director's Office at the University of Connecticut-Hartford is seeking a full-time Administrative Services Assistant 3 (UCP 4). Under the direction of the Associate Campus Director, this position assists in managing a number of administrative functions in the Director's Office. The person will have independent decision-making skills, the ability to exercise sound judgment and to resolve administrative problems in a complex operation.
1. Supports the Associate Campus Director's efforts to advance UConn Hartford's community engagement and collaboration mission. In particular, collects and maintains an inventory of community partners; arranges and coordinates meetings between campus staff, faculty, students and community organizations.
2. Supports the Assistant Campus Director's efforts to advance UConn Hartford's community diversity and inclusion mission. In particular, arranges and coordinates diversity and equity trainings for campus staff, faculty, students and community organizations.
3. Performs office management duties; directs the workflow and supervises the processing and filing of administrative and personnel paperwork; reviews paperwork for accuracy and adherence to the Campus Director's Office and University of Connecticut policies and procedures.
4. Welcomes visitors into Director's Suite reception area.
5. Independently composes, prepares and/or edits standard correspondence/ reports containing information that requires thorough knowledge of policies, procedures and data sources.
6. Transmits authoritative information and serves as a resource to administrators, students, staff and others regarding policies and procedures governing the Campus Director's Office and the Hartford Campus.
7. Within established practice, handles administrative matters for Associate Director and Assistant Director and has authority to sign specific correspondence, requisitions, vouchers and other standard forms, and makes decisions in supervisor's absence.
8. Compiles and analyzes UConn Hartford undergraduate and other program data. Presents data in presentation format.
9. Monitors and reviews personnel actions for accuracy and compliance with appropriate policies and procedures including performance evaluations.
10. Responsible for scheduling meetings, conferences, travel arrangements, and reimbursements for the Director's Office.
11. Maintains a strict calendar for specified administrators, screens incoming mail and telephone calls, and makes referrals as appropriate.
12. Represents Director's Office as needed, to other University offices, public or outside organizations to gather or transmit information that affects the operations of the Campus Director's Office and Campus, including the Foundation and Alumni Association.
13. Responsible for special short term projects that require planning, coordination and supervision.
14. Responsible for administrative supports for UConn Hartford Search Committees, including liaising with Human Resources, electronic record keeping, correspondence and coordination of candidate campus visits.
15. Facilitates and plans events as needed by the Director's Office and Campus.
16. May monitor some budgetary expenses.
17. May supervise student workers and their schedules.
18. Performs related duties as required.
1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience including 4-8 years' experience in a progressively responsible administrative support position
2. Organizational and supervisor ability
3. Experience with data collection, input and analysis in Excel
4. Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and the ability to relate well to faculty, staff and students
5. Ability to resolve administrative problems efficiently, effectively and independently
6. Experience and interest in working with diverse communities within an urban campus setting.
7. Proficiency in MS Office
1. Proficiency in one or more languages other than English.
This is a full-time, permanent position. The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits including employee and dependent tuition reimbursement at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. Salary will be commensurate with successful candidates' background and experience. For additional information regarding benefits visit: http://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-summaries/.
Please apply online at www.jobs.uconn.edu, Staff Positions. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and resume, and a list of contact information, including phone numbers for three professional references. Reference search # 2019191. Screening will begin immediately.
Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2019191)
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on November 23, 2018.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.


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Blue Dog Democrats- a group of 22 House members who emphasize a balanced federal budget - on Wednesday unveiled a plan they say would achieve that goal by 2002 and delay any tax cuts until the budget was safely in balance.
The Blue Dog plan would keep surplus Social Security money out of the budget by 2005. The proposal also calls for lowering the Consumer Price Index, the government's measure of inflation, by 0.8 percent, to slow the growth of government spending tied to inflation.
The Blue Dog plan, unlike President Clinton's budget recommendation or Republican proposals, also would put off any tax cuts until the budget is balanced.
"We believe this is a much sounder, more common sense way of dealing with the budget," said Rep. Ellen Tauscher, D-Calif., one of seven new members of the Blue Dogs. "We are the terrain over which compromise will grow."
Tauscher, a California freshman and former investment banker, said it was unacceptable to use Social Security and other trust funds as "crutches" that legislators can dip into to balance the budget.
"Trust funds are used to camouflage the actual size of the deficit," Tauscher said.
The Blue Dog group of fiscal conservatives takes its name from the southern aphorism about a Democratic voter whose party loyalty is so intense that the voter would support a yellow dog if it were on the ballot as a Democrat.
Coalition members say their moderate-to-conservative views have been choked off in the past few years to the point where those mythical yellow dogs have turned blue.
Formed in February 1995, the Blue Dog group of House members says its aim is to smooth differences between the two parties and reach "long-term centrist" solutions.
The Blue Dogs said their plan is superior to the president's proposal because it would start making tough cuts immediately, rather than waiting two or three years.


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The following is an overview of the events of 1894 in film, including a list of films released and notable births.
The year 1905 in film involved some significant events.
The year 1957 in film involved some significant events, with The Bridge on the River Kwai topping the year's box office and winning the Academy Award for Best Picture.
(*) After theatrical re-issue(s)
Palme d'Or (Cannes Film Festival):
Golden Lion (Venice Film Festival):
Golden Bear (Berlin Film Festival):
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Great may refer to:
Great is a 28-minute animated film released in 1975, telling a humorous version of the life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. It was directed by Bob Godfrey, produced by Grantstern Films and distributed by British Lion.
Great won the Academy Award for Animated Short Film at the 48th Academy Awards in March 1976.Great was the first British animated film to win an Academy Award, and also won the BAFTA award for Best Animated Film in 1976.
The film recounts the life and works of the 19th century British civil engineer and architect Isambard Kingdom Brunel in a way that is affectionate while often tongue-in-cheek. The narrator, voiced by Harry Fowler, explains the triumphs and setbacks of Brunel's career, comparing him to Archimedes, Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein. Richard Briers provides the voice of Brunel. There are numerous songs in the film, including "Get a big top hat if you want to get ahead". Great is primarily an animated film, although it is mixed media, combining some live action sequences with the animation.
Grandparents are the parents of a person's father or mother – paternal or maternal. Every sexually-reproducing creature who is not a genetic chimera has a maximum of four genetic grandparents, eight genetic great-grandparents, sixteen genetic great-great-grandparents, etc., although the numbers will be lower in cases of pedigree collapse. In the history of modern humanity, around 30,000 years ago, the number of modern humans who lived to be grandparents increased exponentially. It is not known for certain what spurred this increase in longevity, but it is generally believed that a key consequence of three generations being alive together was the preservation of information which could otherwise have been lost; an example of this important information might have been where to find water in times of drought.
In cases where parents are unwilling or unable to provide adequate care for their children (e.g., death of the parents), grandparents often take on the role of primary caregivers. Even when this is not the case, and particularly in traditional cultures, grandparents often have a direct and clear role in relation to the raising, care and nurture of children. Grandparents are second-degree relatives and share 25% genetic overlap.
The 1st woman to appear in front of an Edison motion picture camera and possibly the 1st woman to appear in a motion picture within the United States. In the film, Carmencita is recorded going through a routine she had been performing at Koster & Bial's in New York since February 1890. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0000001/ CHANGE BEFORE GOING PRODUCTIONS: http://www.cbgp.com http://www.facebook.com/changebeforegoingproductions http://www.twitter.com/cbgproductions http://www.gplus.to/changebeforegoing http://www.pinterest.com/cbgproductions More classic silent films added to the channel daily. We hope you enjoy these movies and cartoons from early cinema, some of which contain new musical scores!
Interesting to see legendary Wild West figure Annie Oakley on film doing what she does best - sharpshooting with big accuracy!
Hollywood Greatest Best Blockbuster Movie Films - George Orwell 1984 Full Movie 1984 is a 1956 film loosely based on the novel of the same name by George Orwell. This is the first cinema rendition of the story, directed by Michael Anderson, and starring Edmond O'Brien. Also starring are Donald Pleasence, Jan Sterling, and Michael Redgrave. Pleasence also appeared in the 1954 television version of the film, playing the character of Syme, which in the film was amalgamated with that of Parsons. O'Brien, the antagonist, was renamed "O'Connor," possibly to avoid confusion with lead actor Edmond O'Brien. After the customary distributor agreement expired, the film was withdrawn from the theatrical and TV distribution channels by Orwell's estate and was not legally obtainable for many years Er...
Annie Oakley thrilled audiences of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show with her daring shooting feats. Over time she became an American legend. But that legend had little to do with the real Annie. Annie Oakley was probably the most famous marksman/woman in the world when this short clip was produced in Edison's Black Maria studio in West Orange, New Jersey. Barely five feet tall, Annie. The 5.11 Women are here and they're taking over. Always Be Ready. A brief look into competitive shooting sports and the women involved. Filmed at the Hansen Range & Gun Club, Punta Gorda, FL. I don't even know but follow me on twotter @tonguepops •••
Annie Oakley was probably the most famous marksman/woman in the world when this short clip was produced in Edison's Black Maria studio in West Orange, New Jersey. Barely five feet tall, Annie was always associated with the wild west, although she was born in 1860 as Phoebe Ann Oakley Mozee (or Moses)in Darke County, Ohio. Nevertheless, she was a staple in the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show and similar wild west companies. Because of her diminutive stature, she was billed as "Little Sure Shot." The man assisting her is this appearance is probably her husband, Frank E. Butler. Annie had outshot Butler (a famous dead-eye marksman himself) in a shooting contest in the 1880's. Instead of nursing his bruised ego because he had been throughly outgunned by a woman, Butler fell in love, married Littl...
A simple experiment which shows the effects neutrons have on the nucleus: a marble is slided down onto an empty saucer (nucleus), it jumps out. The saucer (nucleus) is filled with marbles (nucleus particles) and a marble (neutron) is slided down into the saucer, this saucer (nucleus) will become unstable and gives off excessive energy as beta and gamma radiation. If the marble (neutron) enters the saucer (nucleus) with a greater energy, one or more nucleus particles (marbles) will fly off, thus neutrons can also eject particles from the atom nucleus causing disintegration. Army marching in a large street. Mussolini. Hitler. Army marching. Hitler. A still of the front page of the Daily express. A group of 1939 atomic scientists. Professor Otto Frisch sits in an armchair in maybe...
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According to Edison film historian C. Musser, Spanish dancer Carmencita was the first woman to appear in front of an Edison motion picture camera. One of the earliest film recordings, Carmencita features footage of a female Spanish dancer performing in 1894. Produced by William Dickinson and William Heise for the Edison Film Company.
Annabelle Butterfly Dance is an 1894 short film. It is one of the several silent films produced by the Edison Manufacturing Company starring Annabelle Moore. In the film, Annabelle performs one of her popular dances while wearing a butterfly costume.
This short film was a test for Edison's "Kinetophone" project, the first attempt in history to record sound and moving image in synchronization. This was an experiment by William Dickson to put sound and film together either in 1894 or 1895. Unfortunately, this experiment failed because they didn't understand synchronization of sound and film. The large cone on the left hand side of the frame is the "microphone" for the wax cylinder recorder (off-camera). The Library of Congress had the film. The wax cylinder soundtrack, however, was believed lost for many years. Tantalizingly, a broken cylinder labeled "Violin by WKL Dickson with Kineto" was catalogued in the 1964 inventory at the Edison National Historic Site. In 1998, Patrick Loughney, curator of Film and Television at the Library of Co...
The Dickson Experimental Sound Film is a film made by William Dickson in late 1894 or early 1895. It is the first known film with live-recorded sound and appears to be the first motion picture made for the Kinetophone, the proto-sound-film system developed by Dickson and Thomas Edison. (The Kinetophone, consisting of a Kinetoscope accompanied by a cylinder-playing phonograph, was not a true sound-film system, for there was no attempt to synchronize picture and sound throughout playback.) The film was produced at the "Black Maria", Edison's New Jersey film studio. There is no evidence that it was ever exhibited in its original format. Newly digitized and restored, it is the only surviving Kinetophone film with live-recorded sound. The film features Dickson playing a violin into a recording ...
One of the earliest motion pictures filmed in 1894 at Thomas Edison's West Orange film studio known as the Black Maria was this short clip of the Spanish dancer Carmencita.
The following is an overview of the events of 1894 in film, including a list of films released and notable births.
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I've found the best functional farmhouse baskets and bins for storage solutions that are pretty and practical! No more ugly storage!
When my kiddos were little the only toy storage we could really afford was the cheapest plastic storage tubs Walmart sold. And while that was certainly semi-functional and inexpensive it was definitely not cute or pretty. While it kept the toys contained and off the floor (mostly), the non-matching, plastic-y look was certainly not very pleasing to the eye from a design standpoint.
The look honestly drove me insane. Maybe if all the storage was the same exact shape and size it would've added some uniformity to the room and helped some. But every time we would get the toys all contained, one of the kids would have a birthday or Christmas would happen and we would end up needing more bins.
And of course, in true Walmart fashion, when I went back to buy more bins, they would be out or have changed the color or style of the bins available. I would end up with whatever worked at the time and that resulted in lots of toy storage bins that didn't match and were different. Not a cohesive design at all.
Nowadays, though, with the current trend of having functional, yet still eye-pleasing storage, you can find all kinds of storage solutions that are much prettier than the bins I used to use and lots of them won't break the bank. You just have to know where to look.
I ALWAYS check Ross, TJ Maxx, and Home Goods before I shop anywhere else for basket or bins. I've had such good luck at TJ Maxx for large baskets that are really inexpensive!
The basket under the coffee table and the one over in the corner of the couch are both from TJ Maxx. If I remember correctly the one under the coffee table was $12.99. I needed a basket that was wide but short to fit in there and hold the baby's toys.
The basket over in the corner sometimes holds pillows and a throw, sometimes it holds the baby's overflow toys. That one was also $12.99! The same size baskets at Target or Pottery Barn are so much more expensive!
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The Lamborghini Reventón is a mid-engined sports car that debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. It is currently the most powerful and expensive Lamborghini road car to date, costing one million euros. The official press release states that only 20 will be built (plus one additional example for the Lamborghini Museum); though several reports indicate the total number may actually be 100.
The Reventón is named after a fighting bull in keeping with Lamborghini tradition. The bull, owned by the Don Rodriguez family, was best known for killing famed bullfighter Felix Guzman in 1943.Reventón means "explosion" or "burst" in Spanish, when used as a noun. In automotive terms, it means "blowout, flat tire" when used as a noun. When it was used as the name of a bull, however, it was intended to be interpreted as an adjective a quality or property of that bull in particular. Then Reventón means "he who is used to making things burst". Although the exterior is all new, almost all the mechanical elements (including the engine) are taken directly from the Mucilage LP640. The exterior styling was inspired by the F-22 Raptor. Initial reports suggest that the 6.5 L V12 may receive a power boost of approximately 10 horsepower (7.5 kW), bringing the new output to 650 horsepower. In spite of this, and the car's carbon fiber components, the Reventón accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in the same time as the Mucilage LP640 (3.3 seconds). The car is capable of reaching a maximum speed of over 340 kilometers per hour (211.3 mph). The instrument panel in the Reventón comprises three TFT liquid crystal displays (LCDs) with two different display modes. The instruments are housed in a structure milled from a solid aluminum block, protected by a carbon fiber casing. The G-Force-Meter is completely new and it is one of the talking points of the Reventón. It displays the dynamic drive forces, longitudinal acceleration during acceleration and braking, as well as transversal acceleration around bends. These forces are represented by the movement of an indicator on a graduated 3D grid depending on the direction and intensity of the acceleration. Formula One teams also use a similar device to analyze dynamic forces. By simply pressing a button, the driver can switch to the second, quasi-analogical display, where there are the usual circular instruments; speedometer and tachometer. The G-Force-Meter still remains at the center of this display mode. Lamborghini has also picked up some of parent company Audi's design language. The Reventón is the first Lamborghini to incorporate daylight running lights into the headlamps. Seven Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) at each headlamp flank...
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Have your say on the future of transport in London with Deputy Mayor Val Shawcross
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Are there ever days when you feel like staying in bed when the alarm clock goes off? (Obviously!)
Have there ever been moments when you are exercising and wonder how much longer until the workout is over? (Duh!)
Do you have goals in mind that feel so impossible that you figure why even try? (Absolutely!)
Well, I was having one of those days. Upon waking up, I struggled to get myself out of my warm bed and down the stairs for my work out. I grumbled walking out into the rain to head for work. All I wanted to do was stay inside in my comfy clothes, cuddle up on the couch and sleep the day away.
At lunch time though, I happened to come across an article that touched my heart and weighed heavy on mind. A little wake up call at the noon hour was what I needed to set the course for the rest of my day.
Matthew Taylor was born 10 weeks early and his parents were told he would never walk on his own. He was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy when he was around 6 months old, a disease 1 in 303 US Children are born with every year. Without hesitation, his parents took the proactive approach and quickly sought out advice and began therapy.
At 21 months old, Matthew took his first step literally, as well as figuratively by showing the world he was a fighter. He had a long road ahead though, complete with Botox injections into his muscles, surgery to lengthen his hamstring, as well as surgery to his femur. Things became even harder when he was 14 and hit a growth spurt. However, with help from a pump, a muscle relaxer was implanted under his abdomen skin that enabled Matthew to take a turn for the better. Last August he joined his school's cross country team and ran regularly in community runs and 15Ks.
Matthew is an inspiration to all, including Tim Tebow, the quarterback of the Denver Broncos, (and my puppy's name sake!) who invited him to visit the Broncos' training camp. Matthew now does motivational speaking, and has started a fundraiser for Wolfson's Children's Hospital. Matthew hopes to run his first full marathon when he turns 18, and at this time has permission from his doctors to run a half marathon.
When I finished reading this story, I literally had tears welling up in my eyes as I sat in my cubicle at work. Here is a young man whose dream was to run and who doesn't complain about the adversity he has chosen to overcome.
It's sad to think I am annoyed sometimes getting up to run in the morning when there are so many people out there who physically can't run. There are individuals who have to stay in bed all day because they may not have the strength or ability to get up and move. I have moments I want to stay in bed all day just to be lazy, even though I am way more than capable of getting up and doing something productive.
Although there are stories like this being told every day, it is nice to be reminded of all our blessings. We should be thankful to be capable of going to a job in the morning. We should appreciate the ability to work out at the gym. Instead of beating up our bodies, let's have gratitude that we have legs to run, a stomach that can digest food, and arms that can lift our children, (or puppies!). If you want to run that half marathon, now is never too late to give it a shot. No matter what your goals are, have faith in yourself and believe in the impossible, just like Matthew. You really are stronger than you think you are, but you won't know how strong until you try!
I want to remember this story next time I say I hate exercise, or wish I was back home in bed. Life is too short and special to waste a minute. So today, my goal is to enjoy what I've been given, not dwell on what I don't have. Setting this plan is small step in the big picture of wanting to become more thoughtful, more caring and more appreciative every day.
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Do you have a goal you have accomplished that you thought was unattainable? OR Do you have a goal you would love to accomplish, but think is unattainable? (Now go give it a try! :-))
For me, I thought this blog was unattainable! I was afraid to let others read my writing, but now I love sharing my words in a way I didn't think I possibly could!
What are some ways you remind yourself of all your blessings?
I am reminded of my blessings every time I wake up and see my husband, spend time with my family and friends, as well as pray and give thanks for all I've been given.


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Right before the big blizzard hit this past weekend, I ran into a woman at a department store in Pennsylvania. She was wearing a Carolina Panthers scarf, so we struck up a conversation about the team.
She quickly told me she was from North Carolina, which I could've guessed by her southern drawl. She also told me she hoped to get back home for Sunday's NFC Championship Game. When I asked her how she was going to manage that with the doomsday forecast looking more and more like reality, she said without hesitation: "I'll just have to drive at 4 a.m. Sunday."
Now, that's dedication. She roots for the right team. The Panthers are a dedicated bunch themselves.
After throttling Arizona on Sunday by a count of 49-15, Carolina heads to the Super Bowl for the second time in franchise history. The team is talented on both sides of the ball and their coaching staff meshes perfectly with personnel. Panthers football is all about execution and fun. But while the schemes and game plans that have led them to a 17-1 record thus far have been applauded, the enthusiasm and effervescence they bring to the field has been sadly panned by too many.
Cam Newton and company have not been shy about their 2015 success. The Panthers like to celebrate. Newton, in particular, is a true showman. The quarterback is just as well known for his celebrations as he is for his dual-threat capabilities as a signal caller. Whether it's his Clark Kent-to-Superman shirt rip, his choreographed first-down signal, or any of his numerous gestures and dances, Newton lets the world know he is beating you. Some call it taunting and unsportsmanlike. In a league filled with Roger Goodell robots, it's actually entertaining to see Newton's genuine excitement. The Carolina fans love it.
There's a big difference between—to paraphrase Ben Dreith—giving your opponent "the business" and simply enjoying the game of football. Newton and company excite a fan base and themselves when they hoot and holler. Don't like it? Then make a play and keep the Panthers out of the end zone.
Overlooked amid the Panthers' celebratory antics is what often happens after a touchdown. These cats have put mega-smiles on countless children this season. Several times this year, after hitting pay dirt, Panthers players have handed the football to a young fan. Great stuff. It's sports, ladies and gentleman. Cam Newton shaking his whatever shouldn't make anyone upset at all.
But it does.
From mothers who have written letters to the editor to Hall of Famers like Richard Dent, Newton's detractors are plentiful. He's been called a brat and disrespectful. Bottom line is this: Like it or not, Newton's style fuels Carolina. His attitude and animation on the way to the end zone, as well as once he's there, works for this club. It's doubtful the Panthers would be Super Bowl bound with a subdued Newton.
Right now in presidential politics, Donald Trump is leading the way. The Republican front runner doesn't apologize when people slam his approach to the campaign. Newton follows a similar blueprint. Keep on keeping on no matter what the naysayers say. Or, as Newton puts it in one of his many television commercials, "Too bad they don't make Band-Aids for feelings."
So while the anti-Cam crowd is frowning, the feelings of Panthers fans are sky high. Ron Rivera's coaching, the addition of key veterans, the steadiness of Greg Olsen, and the stinginess of their defense can all be pointed to as reasons why Super Bowl 50 will feature the Carolina Panthers. Make no mistake, however, Newton's play and, yes, his energetic on-field exploits, drive this bunch. A guy having a lot of fun is killing it in the No Fun League.
I don't know if the Panthers fan stuck in Pennsylvania due to inclement weather made it back to the Tar Heel State in time for the NFC title tilt. But one thing's for sure. Just like her team's quarterback, she's smiling ear to ear right about now, no matter what anyone says or thinks about it.