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Grief-stricken pet owners who can't bear to say goodbye to their four-legged friends are driving the latest crop of influencers on social media: cloned cats and dogs.
Kelly Anderson said she was devastated when her 5-year-old cat, Chai, unexpectedly died in 2017.
"I've never really even had a relationship with a human like I did with her," the 32-year-old Austin-based dog trainer said. "I was very disturbed the day she died."
Kelly Anderson said her first cat, Chai, died suddenly after complications from surgery.
Kelly Anderson
The white and tan ragdoll had 85,000 followers on Anderson's Instagram account @adogandacat when she died from complications following a surgery.
"I lost about 20,000 followers on Instagram after Chai passed," she explained.
Anderson said she sent a sample of Chai's DNA to the Texas-based pet cloning company ViaGen Pets shortly after she died. It took four years and $25,000 for Anderson to get a successful clone, and now she's back in business with Chai's identical genetic clone named Belle, who was born in 2021.
Belle is a genetic replica of Anderson's cloned cat, Chai.
Kelly Anderson
Pictures of Belle now fill Chai's former Instagram feed, along with photos of Anderson's husky, Ghost. Anderson, who documented the cloned kitty's journey on Instagram, said it wasn't sponsored by ViaGen. As of this article's publishing date the account has nearly 65,000 followers.
"Some people might buy a car, I bought a clone," Anderson said. "To me, yeah, it was worth it. I think that she was the most important part of my life."
When Anderson said she contacted ViaGen in 2017, the price to clone a cat was $25,000. Today, the company charges $35,000 for cats and $50,000 for a dog.
"People have problems with how much money it is," Anderson explained. "But at the end of the day, it's my money, and no one really should be telling other people how to spend their own money."
The Texas-based ViaGen famously cloned Barbara Streisand's dog, Sammie, in 2018, which resulted in two exact copies of her cherished pet, Miss Violet and Miss Scarlet.
"So what a cloned animal is, it's just essentially an identical twin of the original pet," explained Melain Rodriguez, ViaGen's client service manager.
Rodriguez said the cloning process starts with a small skin sample that can be taken from the animal when it's alive and then stored to use later or within five days after a pet dies.
"That tissue sample comes back into our lab that you see here, and we grow millions of cells from that skin sample," said Rodriguez.
The lab inside ViaGen Pets in Cedar Park, Texas.
ViaGen Pets
From there, ViaGen takes an egg from a donor animal and fuses it together with the cells it has grown and an embryo starts to grow.
"Then those embryos are put into a surrogate animal who will gestate, give birth, nurse and take care of that puppy or kitten until it's weaned," Rodriguez explained.
The surrogates typically have one or two litters before they are spayed and adopted, at the client's request, to a home after their puppies or kittens are weaned, the company said. Most litters are small, producing one or two offspring.
But sometimes the process results in multiple clones from a single litter.
That's exactly what happened when 29-year-old photographer and pet enthusiasts influencer Courtney Udvar-Hazy cloned her wolf-dog, Willow, who died in 2018. Unexpectedly, the cloning process gave life to her new dog Phoenix and five more genetically identical copies in 2019.
When ViaGen told Udvar-Hazy there were six genetically identical clones of her dog, Willow, she said she was "blown away."
Courtney Udvar-Hazy
Udvar-Hazy turned to cloning after her 2-year-old dog, known as @Wander_With_Willow on Instagram, escaped from a pet sitter and was tragically hit by a car while she was visiting family for Thanksgiving.
"She was like my child, my everything," Udvar-Hazy recalled. "So I was in a position where I just would have done anything just to have her legacy continue."
Courtney Udvar-Hazy said she was devastated when she lost her dog, Willow.
Courtney Udvar-Hazy
She said her father told her about cloning and they decided to send a skin sample from Willow to ViaGen.
Wolf-dog pack of clones
Udvar-Hazy said she was "blown away" when she received the call from ViaGen that Phoenix and a small pack of clones had arrived. Remembering the day she picked up her puppies from ViaGen, she said, "I couldn't believe that was real, all of the girls were coming out of the car."
She decided to give Willow's five genetic copies to several of her closest friends. The clone owners now often get "the girls" together for play dates and photo shoots, which Udvar-Hazy shares on Instagram and TikTok. ViaGen offers multiple clones to their clients or helps them adopt them out if the client doesn't take them, the company said.
The company said it euthanizes clones only if they're born with a health issue that's life threatening.
Udvar-Hazy's "Wander with Willow" accounts are now filled with images of Willow's clone, Phoenix. To anyone but Udvar-Hazy, the two look identical.
Courtney Udvar-Hazy with her dog Willow as a puppy on the left and her clone Phoenix as a puppy on the right.
Courtney Udvar-Hazy
And while Willow never reached influencer status on Instagram, her clone's second life online has taken off.
"On TikTok, that's what really blew up," she said. "I started that only a few months ago, and we're at 1 million followers already."
Courtney Udvar-Hazy with Phoenix, a genetic replica of her dog, Willow.
Courtney Udvar-Hazy
While both Udvar-Hazy and Anderson say they paid full price for their clones and neither posts sponsored content about cloning, ViaGen does seek out pet influencer partners, and that's where Instafamous influencer Tinkerbelle the Dog comes in.
Tinkerbelle is a 5-pound papillon, Maltese mix that has more than 800,000 followers on social media. The tiny star is a verified celebrity on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook with the check mark to prove it.
Photos of Tinkerbelle modeling, acting, and traveling have attracted more than half-a-million followers on Instagram.
Sam Carrell
Sam Carrell, who owns a dance school for children, rescued Tinkerbelle from a shelter in 2012, and the pint-size pup's acting and modeling career began when she was discovered by an animal talent agent on the streets of New York City.
About a year later, Carrell said, Tinkerbelle booked her first campaign for Ralph Lauren, and she's since been in the theater, booked national commercials and even walked in Fashion Week.
Behind the scenes of Tinkerbelle's photo shoot for Ralph Lauren.
Sam Carrell
Carrell said managing Tinkerbelle's career is now her full-time job.
"I never dreamed of ever having a dog, first of all, and could not have imagined that she became this celebrity overnight," said Carrell. "I am managing her daily agenda, and shoots, and this and that."
After being approached by ViaGen for a partnership in 2018, Carrell said she saved her famous pooch's DNA and posted the decision to her more than 500,000 followers on Instagram. Preserving Tinkerbelle's DNA gives her the option to duplicate the aging pup, who is now 10 years old, or 60 in dog years. ViaGen typically charges $1,600 to preserve a pet's DNA and an annual storage fee of $150 per year. Carrell said she cannot disclose any details about the partnership.
"I don't know what I'm going to do, but definitely her celebrity status plays a key in everything — in every decision I make in life," Carrell explained.
The Humane Society of the United States doesn't recommend cloning your pet, CEO Kitty Block said, noting the millions of animals that need good homes.
Losing a pet, while tragic, could be seen as an opportunity to meet a new animal with their own quirks and personality, she said.
"I can certainly understand why someone would want to clone their animal," said Block. "We have our time with our animals that we love, but to artificially try to extend it doesn't help that next animal."
While clones are genetic copies, they do not always appear exactly the same. In some cloned animals there are small variations in fur such as coloring or spots.
And if you're wondering if a dog or cat's personality and temperament carries over to its clone, that part is less clear.
Udvar-Hazy said her dog Willow used to throw toys up in the air and try to catch them, which is something Phoenix also does instinctively.
"Phoenix started doing that as a puppy, so that's what I would say is the biggest characteristic that she does that Willow did uniquely," Udvar-Hazy said.
Manika Ward, a 29-year-old singer, songwriter and TV host, cloned her 14-year-old childhood dog, a Maltese named Angel, who died of natural causes in July 2017. Her genetic replica, Gel-E, who was born that November and delivered to her Las Vegas home the following January, looks identical and has similar qualities, Ward said.
Manika Ward with her first dog, Angel.
Manika Ward
"Personality wise, there's a lot of things that are very similar including little random quirks that she does," Ward explained. "When she jumps up on her hind legs for attention, how she does it, it's hard to describe but she alternates her back legs opposite of how she alternates her front legs. Only Angel did that."
Plus, Ward believes it's possible that one of her cats, who knew Angel before she passed away, may also sense a connection to her clone.
Gel-E is a genetic replica of Ward's first dog, Angel.
Manika Ward
"Something that's really cool is the first day I got Gel-E, one of my cats, Cosmo, who knew Angel and they were friends, the very first night they were sleeping together on the couch," Ward said. "It was so cool how they bonded immediately."
Beyond looks and little quirks, Ward says holding Gel-E in her arms makes it feel like part of Angel is still with her.
"I feel like how they say, when you love someone they're never really gone, they live on," Ward said. "It's extra strong because literally a piece of Angel lives on right here, she's living and breathing."


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Sonali Singh
Weeks 1 and 2
Day 1
Today was spent mostly familiarizing myself with two projects I will spend some time working on:
- Capella's project with Honda, looking at the effectiveness of gecko adhesives in a continuous variable transmission. CVTs are used in a number of small, motorized vehicles such as motor scooters, small tractors, and other utility vehicles. Honda is particularly interested in a novel method for a compact, lightweight CVT.
- Sam's project, involving a telerobotic system for performing biopsies in magnetic resonance (MR) environments. Initial iterations of the system included a macro-mini system with linear stages and rolling diaphragm advancement using a capstan.
I spent some time using a silicone sealant to try to affix glass tubing to a quarter-inch dowel for the test setup using 3D printed inserts that were not-quite press-fits.
Day 2
Day 5
Week 3
Day 1
Day 2
Day 5
Today BDML hosted the MERL barbeque. Another SURI student (Marcela) and I spent the morning cooking approximately 120 eggs remotely (at my co-op in Palo Alto), after which I embarked on a clean-up quest that has yet to resolve itself (note to future self: butter both the parchment paper and the baking tray, to ensure egg spillage does not crust onto the baking sheet!).
Week 4
Goals for This Week
- Complete the test-setup for the Honda Project. This will likely include mounting and adjusting the hysteresis brake, fine-tuning the amplifier for the torque sensor, CADing/3D printing (and milling an existing) encoder reader mounts, and ensuring that I can gather true data (whether through using an Arduino Due writing to analog pins with interrupts or an IDE with an SD card and writing directly to the SD card).
I will also likely need
Day 1
I spent this morning laser cutting parts to mount the hysteresis brake to the torque sensor at the PRL. The outer diameter of the brake will be applying the torque to the sensor, as the shaft of the brake will be coupled to the passive glass roller in the set up and should be able to spin freely when the brake is "off" (no voltage applied). As per a suggestion from Sam, I first spent some time adjusting for the kerf of the laser cutter, as I would like the through holes to be a fairly tight fit around each bolt
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Well, well, well. Who do we have here? The one and only, Mr. Free Spirit! The thought-provoking, man who took us on relaxing and intriguing journeys vicariously through his world is back. Where have you been sir? Rumors are rampant that you have been sailing around the world. Are you on this boat?
Others say COVID had you on lock down.
Someone asked the publisher, what happened to Mr. Free Spirit?
Here I am alive and well. COVID put a real damper on the lifestyle of the retired. First, COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has affected day to day life and is slowing down the global economy. This pandemic has affected thousands of peoples, who are either sick or are being killed due to the spread of this disease. This being a new viral disease affecting humans for the first time. Thus, the emphasis is on taking extensive precautions such as extensive hygiene protocol (e.g., regularly washing of hands, avoidance of face-to-face interaction etc.), social distancing, and wearing of masks, and so on. This virus is spreading exponentially region wise. The Mr. Free Spirit lifestyle was really affected.
Our vacation to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) had both an emotional and financial impact, we had already paid for our yachts. The recovery of the money spent for the Yachts turned out to be a MAJOR task. The business world said, "don't worry this won't last long". FALSE! Many lessons were learned, paying via credit card made the task of getting the money back was much easier. Our friend Dr. Fagen almost pulled the lawyer card, which made her money recovery easier, however the time expended with the back and forth was lengthy. Mr. Free Spirit received a full refund within 90 days.
Let's talk about day-to-day retirement living during a Pandemic. The increased hours spent watching TV or on the computer really increased and so did the weight gain on the body. So, now extra effort to exercise to lose the gained weight. Mr. Free Spirit had a new house built and got creative adding a new outdoor kitchen with a vented ceiling. Additionally, he bought a new car with no where to go. The State of FL was wide open, however the funeral business increased expediently. So, staying at home was in vogue, outdoor restaurants had waiting list to get a reservation, so on rare occasions going out to eat was an alternative, but a fear factor was consent in your mind. Then relief come, but so did the DELTA strain. What were we told about the DELTA strain?
"We were told the DELTA Strain is like other viruses, a strain of the coronavirus has mutated into a few other variants that are rapidly spreading around the world. The most predominant strain in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is the Delta variant, since it is more contagious than previous strains and may cause more than twice as many infections. The CDC even goes on to say that the Delta variant is more transmissible than the common cold and flu, and that it is even as contagious as the chickenpox.
The CDC has also released data back in July that showed vaccinated people can also transmit the Delta variant, which is different from previous strands that have come into play, and it is also one of the reasons why mask mandates are coming back.
"All viruses evolve over time and undergo changes as they spread and replicate," says a Yale Medicine pediatric infectious diseases specialist and vaccinologist, when discussing the Delta variant.
Yale Medicine breaks down the Delta variant into five things to know:
The Delta variant is highly contagious: One of the most unique things about the Delta variant is how quickly it is spreading; Originally it was identified in December 2020 and was the most predominant strain of the virus, first in India and then in Great Britain. "By the end of July, Delta was the cause of more than 80% of new U.S. COVID-19 cases, according to CDC estimates."
Now what is the effect on the lifestyle of the retirees? From the Mr. Free Spirit perspective, we have moved our BVI vacation to July of 2023, a cross country train trip which includes a sleeping room, planting a new flower bed at home with flowers that are bright and tend to mentally increase light. Revisit all financial plans so no more crazy new cars.
Retirement should be all pleasure without any moves to make your mental or physical yourself stays in tack. Please keep in mind if you are into or understand sports, this is the last quarter, so enjoy it in a fashion that is complementary with no adverse impacts.
Mr. Free Spirit Out!
Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.


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How to handle a PTO / PTA officer who's not quite doing their job is one of the top questions leaders need to know the answer to, but at the same time hope to not have to deal with during their term.
How to address irresponsibility from board members & be "extremely" tactful about it?
Stay Diplomatic
Don't throw the slacker officer under the bus.
It may feel good in the moment, but it will only reflect poorly on you in the end.
Feel free to trash talk the person to your spouse (or your pet!) and get your frustrations out that way.
Take the high ground and you'll never regret it.
Write It Out
If it's a particularly sticky situation, write down the facts and possible solutions.
Stay really factual here and don't get too sassy or judgmental.
That won't help.
Talk to them
First, give them a call.
Don't try to handle this issue by text messaging.
It's too delicate of a situation to leave it to chance how your texts will be interpreted.
It could make a bad situation even worse!
Now that you're on the call with them, stick to the facts and be prepared to listen.
Don't assume they know what they're doing.
Now, you can't be completely patronizing and set out explaining all the details.
But you should offer to be empathetic and ask how you can help.
It may be the case that something has changed in their life.
Like a big event that they didn't tell you about for whatever reason.
But you should ask they what's been going on.
If they do tell you, be sympathetic, but stay firm with your expectations.
Ultimately, it was up to them to reach out and ask for help if they were getting underwater with their volunteer job responsibilities.
It may be that you need to remove the volunteer from their position.
Here's more on how to fire volunteers here.
Set Deadlines
After you've reiterated expectations, set clear deadlines.
Check in frequently to see if they're staying on track.
Offer to help so it doesn't feel like you're breathing down their neck.
Be Prepared to Cancel
If the volunteer has royally screwed up, it may not be realistic to salvage the event.
So you really need to be prepared to cancel the event.
Or postpone it so it can be pulled off without you losing your mind.
Leave Time to Do it Yourself
Don't be a martyr if you have to do it yourself.
Just do it and move on.
If it was so important that you couldn't cancel, then don't complain.
Woman up and make it happen!
Scenarios Based on True Events
What does this advice look like in real life?
Read on for a few scenarios based on real life events.
The Case of the Negligent Event Chair
Picture this:
Big PTO event scheduled for February.
Event Chair comes to January meeting with no plans or details about said event.
She even says she has no report to give to a room filled with fellow volunteers, leaving the volunteers stunned in silence.
Event Chair leaves in the middle of the discussion about said event.
Options for you: Cancel or postpone event, or make the event happen as scheduled.
If you opt to go on as scheduled, you also have a two options: Do the event yourself or get a reliable helper to make the event happen.
From this point out, don't trust the Event Chair to make anything happen!
If she was capable, she would've had a plan together earlier than the January event.
But she didn't, so she's "telling" you that she can't or won't make it happen.
If the reliable helper agrees to co-chair the event (in an attempt to allow the Event Chair to save face) make sure they can work together well.
Have the New Co-Chair reach out to the Event Chair to let her know she'll be helping.
As President, you need to set firm deadlines for the Co-Chairs to meeting, all the while planning to take over if need be.
If the deadlines are met, then there's nothing else for you to do aside from setting the next deadline to meet to ensure the Event can be pulled off.
Give deadlines with padding so that the event can still happen in case you need to take over.
If the deadlines aren't met, then offer to do it yourself and then make it happen pronto.
The Case of the Missing Deposits
Now picture Fall Fundraiser time.
Checks and cash fundraising payments delivered to Treasurer for deposit one week after close of Fundraiser.
Two weeks after close of fundraiser, orders have been delivered to the Fundraising Chair and she wants to schedule order pick up.
Fundraising Chair texts Treasurer to see if any checks have bounced to avoid releasing orders that haven't been paid for.
Treasurer replies back that she plans to deposit the checks tomorrow (more than two weeks after she'd been given the checks).
Fundraising Chair reaches out to President to let her know of the deposit delay.
President then checks in with Treasurer to ask about the reason for the delay and restates the expectation that deposits are to be made within three business days of receipt.
Treasurer gets the message and starts depositing checks on time.
Watch this!
For more on this topic, give this video a watch!
Over to you!
Now you know the basics of dealing with PTO leaders who aren't doing their job.
Have you ever deal with a similar situation?
How did you handle it?
Recommended Resources
Learning how to manage your PTO doesn't have to be an on the job task.
You can have a term where you're brilliantly executing plans instead of wasting time figuring out what to do.
The Complete Collection has been crafted from years of PTO leadership experience and allows your entire PTO to get a plug and play resource kit.
All leaders in your group will enjoy the step by step plans that work with your group, nearly seamlessly.
Check it out to see why this is such a popular library of guides, forms and checklists!


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Consulenza e Management Aziendale | IoT based methods and architectures for demand response in smart grids
Consulenza e Management Aziendale IoT based methods and architectures for demand response in smart grids
This tutorial highlights and discusses different concepts and technologies such as Distributed Ledger Technology, Peer-to-Peer transactive energy exchanges and Local Energy Markets for achieving energy efficiency in modern transmission and distribution systems.
Considering that the traditional centralized energy systems are no longer viable, peer-to-peer energy transactions based on DLT and transactive controllers in LEMs represent the most likely evolution for future smart grids, as confirmed by recent pilot projects. A crucial point for the use of DLT is the selection of a proper consensus protocol: as PoW consensus protocol is very energy demanding, new approaches such as PoS are needed. On these basis, a permissioned blockchain based architecture, using an adapted version of PoS as consensus protocol is proposed to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability. The concept of proof of energy has been proposed as a modification of the proof of stake protocol in order to increase the self-consumption ratio of prosumers, thus contributing to power losses reduction. A new designed and implemented TMI is proposed and described that can represent a baseline for a reference framework for blockchain-based TMI based on smart contracts that can be used to manage LEMs. The proposed infrastructure consists of three layers, namely: aggregator layer, communication layer and user layer. The aim of the first layer is to manage the TMP, which is based on the Pub/Sub servers, the Certified Smart Meters and the Analytics Component. The second layer uses Internet Cloud to communicate among the different agents. The third layer consists of an HEM, which lets active users and prosumers to access the TMP. It should be pointed out that different challenges should be addressed by future research activities in order to make P2P transactive energy exchanges and LEMs a reality. First of all, the preservation of privacy in blockchain-based architectures represents a research challenge and solutions to ensure the prosumer privacy by design should be researched. Even if P2P based solutions can exhibit better scalability than centralized ones, studies and real tests should be carried out to evaluate the scalability of blockchain based architectures when the number of prosumers significantly increases. Even though some solutions have been recently proposed to improve the scalability of blockchain based architectures, further researches are required to identify new methods for improving scalability. Also, standardization and interoperability issues need to be investigated when designing blockchain based architectures. Concerning LEMs, future research activities should be carried out to evaluate the impact of different markets and auction mechanisms on the power losses and technical constraints of distribution and transmission systems. In addition, different options for managing the interactions and mutual effects between LEMs and the wholesale market should be investigated, while new rules are necessary to regulate the interactions between DSOs and the TSO. Further researcher activities are also required to investigate the effects of transactive controllers on consumers' behaviour and their willingness to take part in LEMs.
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There's much to treasure in the city's new Central Library, but the thing that gives us the most joy, that taps our childhood love of libraries, is the immense six-story atrium crisscrossed with bridges and staircases. The manner in which the Lake|Flato firm designed these walkways to cut through this vast expanse of space, awash in natural light from the roof skylights and east windows, gives new meaning to the term "flight of stairs." Added to the trippy magic of their look – like M.C. Escher studied architecture at Hogwarts – just the climb from floor to floor is an adventure, a quest for literary enchantment in a bibliophile's paradise.
Austin Public Library
Cepeda Branch Library, 651 N. Pleasant Valley, 512/974-7372
Terrazas Branch Library, 1105 E. Cesar Chavez, 512/974-3625
Willie Mae Kirk Branch Library, 3101 Oak Springs, 512/974-9920
Twin Oaks Branch Library, 1800 S. Fifth, 512/974-9980
University Hills Branch Library, 4721 Loyola, 512/974-9940
Windsor Park Branch Library, 5833 Westminster, 512/974-9840
Spicewood Springs Library, 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 512/974-3800
Little Walnut Creek Branch Library, 835 W. Rundberg, 512/974-9860
Menchaca Road Branch Library, 5500 Menchaca Rd., 512/974-8700
Pleasant Hill Branch Library, 211 E. William Cannon, 512/974-3940
Howson Branch Library, 2500 Exposition, 512/974-8800
Old Quarry Branch Library, 7051 Village Center Dr., 512/974-8860
Milwood Branch Library, 12500 Amherst, 512/974-9880
Yarborough Branch Library, 2200 Hancock, 512/974-8820
Hampton Branch Library, 5125 Convict Hill Rd., 512/974-9900
Ruiz Branch Library, 1600 Grove, 512/974-7400
North Village Branch Library, 2505 Steck, 512/974-9960
St. John Branch Library, 7500 Blessing, 512/974-7570
Central Library, 710 W. Cesar Chavez, 512/974-7400
Southeast Branch Library, 5803 Nuckols Crossing, 512/974-8840
Carver Branch Library, 1161 Angelina, 512/974-1010
The history of Austin comedy is flush with funny femmes – Shannon Sedwick, Margaret Wiley, Laura House, Girls Girls Girls, Lashonda Lester, to name a few – but it's still rare to see that side-splitting sisterhood celebrated. That's why we're grateful for BettyFest, the annual assemblage of improv troupes where all the humor is XX. This spiritual heiress to the dearly departed Ladies Are Funny Festival has become the best place to see how many funny women this city has and an inspiration to others to form female comedy groups, while raising funds for worthy causes – this year's fest netted $3,755 for the Lilith Fund for Reproductive Equity.
Members of the psychedelic rock outfit Sun Machine and visual artist Fez Moreno took over an abandoned house of worship last February and it quickly became one of Austin's most intriguing underground venues. The Electric Church, where bands play drenched in liquid light show projections, stacks local and regional talent several nights a week as well as recurring open jams where musicians from all walks come together to improvise – all amounting to an important addition to the scene.
The Electric Church
5018 E. Cesar Chavez
Somewhere on his hard drive Sandy Carson has a picture of you. The Scotland-raised, Austin-based photographer spent the last decade turning his lens toward the audience at concerts. His debut hardcover, We Were There, captures front-row fiends, mosh pit daredevils, screaming sing-alongers, transfixed fans, human scaffolding for crowd-surfers, and confused parents in moments loaded with beauty, humor, and emotion.
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Look, it's not like we didn't already know Ann Wolfe is a badass. At the height of her boxing career, she held world titles in three different weight classes simultaneously; at her (sadly, now closed) gym she trained professional fighters like James Kirkland and regular schlubs alike; and she also mentored countless Austin youth. For her second (or maybe third, probably fourth) act, she became a bona fide movie badass this summer playing Artemis in Wonder Woman. We'll leave it to director Patty Jenkins to ask the rhetorical: "Who else should be one of the greatest warrior Amazons but the best female boxer in history." No question mark required.
"I'd taken a break from the herb, and when I went back to it, I would get so high that I didn't want to do anything else," explained Sword axe-grinder Kyle Shutt this summer. "It was during one of those moments that somebody went, 'Hey, wouldn't it be great to do a heavy version of The Dark Side of the Moon?' Just one of those silly stoner things." Not so silly given the ATX all-stars' four-star execution of Pink Floyd's sci-fi symphony. Real genius: Brownout's Alex Marrero as David Gilmour.
Othello. Macbeth. Cyrano. Vershinin. Petruchio. Death of a Salesman's Willy Loman, Present Laughter's Garry Essendine. The Mountaintop's MLK. Many actors would kill to play one of these plum leading roles. Marc Pouhé has played them all – and killed in every one. The actor's commanding presence, emotional complexity, and voice that could tame thunder have made him the go-to guy for classical leads at Austin Shakespeare and St. Edward's University. He's likely played more such roles than anyone in Austin, with the results routinely netting him applause and awards. When Pouhé's onstage, as Linda Loman said of Willy, attention must be paid.
If you've ever dreamed of entering a medieval tavern straight out of Skyrim, then the Emerald Tavern is your next quest marker. Housing an extensive array of board games and slinging ale, caffeine, sandwiches, and baked goods, this safe haven from a cruel and unrelenting world has an extremely knowledgeable staff, an endearing atmosphere, and the best soundtrack to slay dragons or conquer empires (or maybe just get your train route in place).
Emerald Tavern Games & Cafe
9012 Research Ste. C-6
Mexic-Arte's make-your-own felt eyebrow table urges visitors with a sign, "Don't forget about Frida's iconic unibrow!" But, how could they? Lately Frida Kahlo's face and by extension her art have had a pervasive presence around Austin: at Mexic-Arte's "Diego y Frida" exhibition, featuring the previously mentioned unibrow station, photographs of the couple, and more than a few attendants in Kahlo costumery; in homage at monthly "Frida Friday" markets offering art vendors, music, and an altar to their namesake; and on the posters and content of the Harry Ransom Center's "Mexico Modern" show. Still to come: a Spanish-language opera about Kahlo and Rivera co-commissioned by UT Austin's College of Fine Arts.
Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress
Harry Ransom Center
300 W. 21st
Frida Friday Market
Born in Nagyvarad, Transylvania, in 1980, Austin-based artist Josef Kristofoletti might well be pardoned for a dreary disposition. Yet Kristofoletti is a vocal, engaged presence, willing to work heedlessly across multiple media and platforms. As the artist-in-residence at CERN, for instance, he designed the magnificent Higgs Boson mural, a process documented in
We've been enamored of photographers/filmmakers/badass collaborators Ivete Lucas and Patrick Bresnan for quite some time. But with their 2016 short doc "The Send-Off" followed by the brilliant (and globally award-winning) "The Rabbit Hunt," this duo is creating a body of work that is beautifully devastating in its documenting of rural lives with a careful and astute grace. If recent short "Roadside Attraction" is any indication, their upcoming feature debut Pahokee promises to be downright amazing. No pressure!
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When AFS Cinema permanently took over the Marchesa Hall & Theatre space earlier this year, we knew it was going to be a struggle to schedule our lives around the influx of repertory films, special guests, new releases, and 4K restorations. But holy hell, guys! Some of us have jobs and family commitments, not to mention the maintaining of personal hygiene. To say that the programming team hit the ground running is an understatement. From series on Bob Fosse, Catherine Deneuve, and world animation to quirky and essential programs like Science on Screen and Richard Linklater's crowning Eighties appreciation, Jewels of the Wasteland, the beating heart of Austin's cinephilia is alive and well, and well-dressed, too, in this stylishly re-fabbed venue.
AFS Cinema
The "Doctor" of Texas Medicine Pottery in Buda has been mixing mud and mentoring students at the Laguna Gloria (now the Art School at the Contemporary) ceramic studio for nearly 15 years. He's been wielding his expertise at specialized firings – reduction, soda, raku, lustre – and just as importantly, sharing his gift for being the "best kind of teacher: supportive, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, open, and generous" to students with their own gifts and their own visions.
The Contemporary Austin Art School
3809 W. 35th
The Latino Comedy Project, lying doggo since 2005's superhero-skewering Los Abengers show, recently returned to the live comedy stage with Gentrifucked, shining a much-needed brown comic light on what rampant development and clueless Anglo hipsterism have wrought in Austin's historically Hispanic neighborhoods. Cat cafes, mondo condominiums, relentless cultural bleaching and all its ramifications – all of it, darkly sliced to laugh-inducing ribbons on La Raza's edge as Adrian Villegas and his crew make their sketch-powered stand against the madness.
When your résumé from the past year includes building a Satanic Panic escape room for Fantastic Fest, lighting a dance on Mansfield Dam for Fusebox Festival, and producing all 11 site-specific dances in Jennifer Sherburn's monthly 11:11 series, you clearly aren't content just doing the same-old same-old creative work. And so it is with indie producer-designer Natalie George. Her enthusiasm for making art in the wild and her boundless spirit of adventure have led her to take on projects outside the theatrical box and resulted in exhilarating, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. When George is out there, head in that direction.
Sure, Gerard Cosloy may best be known nationally for his work with Matador and Homestead Records, putting out seminal releases from Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., and Spoon. But in Austin you'll likely catch him at venues like Beerland scoping out local talent for his 12XU imprint (named after the Wire classic) like the Xetas, Golden Boys, and USA/Mexico – some of the finest acts currently gracing our stages.
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When the Back Room closed in 2006 after more than three decades at 2015 E. Riverside, the live music capital lost its sole stopgap against headbangers defecting en masse to our neighboring Alamo City, world famous metal destination. Last year, at 2015 E. Riverside – Bldg. 4 – a onetime Latin disco that had hosted Beauty Ballroom, Antone's, Midway Field House, and lastly Grizzly Hall took down the taxidermy and commissioned wall mounts of the Texas Revolutionary slogan. From Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo to the Dicks and Kali Uchis, Come & Take It Live mirrors its predecessor's take-no-prisoners booking diversity.
Come and Take It Productions
2015 E. Riverside
Don't let the name fool you: The Hyperreal Film Club, which hosted its inaugural screening series last summer, goes beyond any "film club" we know. For one thing, the founders – David McMichael, Jenni Kaye, and Tanner Hadfield – are interdisciplinary artists whose visionary programming runs the gamut of media. No form is unwelcome, nor guest uninvited, provided you're open to getting zonked on art. The club (email firstname.lastname@example.com to join) celebrates experimental collage, electronic music, and queer zine culture at events around the city. At these screenings, the founders' infectious joy suffuses the room. You'd do well to attend.
Hyperreal Film Club
Austin fantasy author Robert Stikmanz's mind is pure art. He was already a noted poet and illustrator when he began conceiving his Hidden Lands of Nod book series in the early Eighties. The world he created became an obsession that led to the creation of Dvarsh. The language and elegant writing system, which visually looks vaguely Arabic, has continued to expand word by word. His book The Way It Grows, co-written with his former assistant Amanda Kimmerly, gives a basic overview of the language, which he describes as comparable to Tolkien's Elvish, Avatar's Na'vi, or Star Trek's Klingon.
How do you get more than 200 music acts to perform for free? Tell them it benefits HAAM, therefore Austin musicians. The massive annual HAAM Benefit Day is more proof that our city values the arts. With the future of health care coverage ever in a political flux nationally, it's nice to know the nonprofit Health Alliance for Austin Musicians has been there since 2005 to assure working musicians the care they need and deserve. Reenie Harwood Collins, HAAM's executive director since 2013, leads the organization with skill, kindness, and a "hammy" sense of humor that is refreshing.
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
3036 S. First
When Zane Zena and Louisianna Purchase join forces, every day is Halloween. With their twice-a-month horror drag series Die Felicia, this terrifying twosome gives a whole new meaning to Scream Queens, and they've got what it takes to share their Final Girls title. From the movies they screen (hellloooo Monster Squad and Lost Boys) to their killer costume contests, these badass babes don't disappoint the scary movie fan in all of us. Catch 'em creepin' at Elysium every third Thursday and at Barrel o' Fun on the last Sunday of the month.
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You have been asking for it, now you have it. Each time you push new code in your git repositories, Indefero will now automatically send the notification emails. The implementation took a bit of time, because I wanted it to be general enough for the next step, that is, the same for Subversion and Mercurial.
A good side effect of this work is that it very nicely lays the ground for the implementation of the webhooks and more asynchronous work. All in all, it will improve your daily experience when using Indefero.
The code is running in production with the hosting offer of Indefero and is available in the master branch of the open source project.
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November 29, 2011
Brazil's 2011/12 soy sales up by 38%
Of the total expected production of 75.5 million tonnes, Brazil's 2011/12 soy crop sales rose to 38% up from 36% a week earlier, analysts Celeres said on Monday (Nov 28).
Planting of the new crop is peaking across the centre-west and southern soy belt, where steady rains have fallen since early October.
Conditions are forecast to turn drier over the next 10 days in the southern producing states of Rio Grande do Sul and Parana.
Sales of the old crop that ended harvest in May reached 97% of output, nearly on par with sales of a year ago.
Brazil is the world's second biggest soy producer after the US and is expected to surpass it to become the largest exporter of the oilseed this year for the first time since 2005/06.


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Jack Ma, the executive chairman of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba and one of the world's richest men, has said he plans to step down in a year, and will hand over the reins to Daniel Zhang, its chief executive. Ma, previously an English teacher, said in a letter, "Teachers always want their students to exceed them, so the responsible thing to do is to let younger, more talented people take over in leadership roles... The world is big, and I am still young, so I want to try new things." Alibaba is one of the world's most valuable companies—its shares nearly doubled in value last year. It reported revenue of $39.9 billion for the fiscal year ended March 2018.


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This Daily Tax Tip Spotify Podcast and/or WordPress Blog Post discusses the Tax Court reversal by the the Third Circuit. The Third Circuit held that the IRS Did Not Send Notice to Taxpayer's Last Known Address.
The Third Circuit vacated a ruling in Gregory v. Commissioner, 2020 PTC 393 (3d Circuit 2020) by the Tax Court which found that the IRS had properly sent a notice of deficiency to a couple's last known address by sending the notice to their former address, which the taxpayers' CPA had incorrectly listed on their 2014 tax return, even though the taxpayers had subsequently listed their new address on IRS forms, although not on an official IRS change of address form.
The Third Circuit found that Form 8822 Change of Address, has not been consistently required to notify the IRS of an address change, and further found that the IRS had actual notice that the taxpayers had moved because, before the notice of deficiency was issued, the taxpayers' CPA told an IRS agent conducting an audit that the taxpayers had moved.
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Eventbrite's share price has plummeted 17 per cent after it announced its plans to offer $115m of convertible senior notes that will be due in 2025.
In an SEC filing, the New York-listed online ticketing company also said it expects to grant those who initially purchase the notes the option to purchase an additional $17.25m in notes to cover any overallotments.
Eventbrite said it intends to use the proceeds partly for corporate purposes and partly to fund capped call transactions. These capped call transactions are intended to reduce dilution on conversion.
The company's share price fell by almost a quarter around the time of the announcement, which came towards the end of the trading day on Tuesday. Despite the fall, Eventbrite's share price has still almost doubled since hitting a low of $6.33 on May 15, and currently stands at $10.72. However, over the last year the value is down by 37 per cent.
The news comes as the firm reported yesterday that ticket sales in May 2020 were down 82 per cent year-on-year, but showed small signs of improving with paid ticket volume up 33 per cent.
In addition, Eventbrite's advance pay out (APO) balance has been reduced by $26m since early May with creators funding approximately 98 per cent of advance payout refund volume to date, and stands at approximately $267m as of June 8.
Meanwhile, the firm confirmed it is the subject of a class action suit in California over its refund policy for cancelled and postponed events amid COVID-19.
The company, which said it intends to fight the suit "vigorously", is accused of not paying refunds to customers who have been subject to COVID-19 related cancellations and indefinitely postponed events.
In the lawsuit, filed in the US district court for northern California, three ticketholders accused Evenbrite of "deceptive practices relating to its sale of live events tickets and its refusal to provide refunds for live events that have been cancelled, rescheduled and/or postponed."
The three ticket buyers are seeking monetary damages, an order that Eventbrite will cease the "unlawful, deceptive, fraudulent and unfair business practices" alleged in the complaint, and legal costs, to be determined at a jury trial.
According to the plaintiffs: "Eventbrite has tried to shift responsibility to event organisers, allowing them to refuse refunds for cancellations, postponements and rescheduled events."


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It doesn't take long for bed bugs to spread throughout an interior if they're not treated in time. With Bedlam insecticide, it only takes minutes to kill the pests in the target areas. It comes in a convenient and easy-to-use aerosol for spot killing bed bugs on mattresses and other areas where they're found. It works on the adults as well as the nymphs to exterminate an infestation.
How Bedlam Aerosol Works
Bedlam aerosol insecticide contains fast-acting ingredients to kill bed bugs and other insects on contact. One such ingredient is sumithrin, a synthetic pyrethroid that targets the nervous system of bed bugs and lice. It works at the moment of contact and causes paralysis and death within minutes. Bedlam also contains a synergist to enhance the pyrethroid's effectiveness on the target pests.
Where to Use Bedlam Aerosol Insecticide
Bedlam aerosol is made to kill bed bugs and other pests indoors. It's not labeled for use in outdoor areas. It effectively kills and provides some residual control of bed bugs and other pests in homes and residential sites like apartments and retirement communities. It can also be sprayed in hospitals and schools when used as directed. Use this contact insecticide to kill pest insects in kennels and hotels, as well as in offices and restaurants to target hard-to-kill dust mites. Spray Bedlam on cracks and crevices, bedding and floor coverings to target the pests where they live and breed.
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Sherlock Jr.
Buster Keaton plays a movie projectionist who tries to solve a crime when he is framed by a romantic rival for a theft he didn't commit. Naturally, things don't go to plan but Keaton's usual visual inventiveness is on full show when his work and dream life collide. As he falls asleep in the projection booth the cinema screen comes to life as reality shifts around him in an audacious example of perfect editing and precision.
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Beginners Sourdough Starter
Want to make your own Sourdough Starter? Here are the instructions! 🙂 Print your recipe here: Beginners Sourdough starter Ingredients sourdough starter from start to finish: Kitchen scale 2 glass jars with lids Rubber band 1 long scraper/stirrer Flour Lukewarm water Day 1: Mix 25 grams of flour and ... moreRead more
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Y'all… this is sinful dip. Like this is sin set on top of a spoon and shoved into your mouth. Seriously, it's got cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses all melted together with the chokes and spinach and… we gained 5lbs this week. And yet, every ... moreRead more
Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Bread
If you have some sourdough discard you need to use up, you simply must try this amazing recipe! It's seriously some of the best pumpkin bread I've had in a long time! #AdventuresinEverydayCooking #SourdoughDiscard #AECPamperedChef2020 #Sourdoughrecipes ***Links to my favorite things**** 🧤Oven gloves I use (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3PesyCv ... moreRead more
Sourdough Croutons – Deluxe Air Fryer
Got stale bread? Then it's time to make croutons! I've made them in the oven, and on the stove, but today we try it in the #DeluxeAirFryer (any air fryer will work). And dare I say… it was way better this way? Well, it was. What you will need: 1 ... moreRead more
Sourdough Coffee Cake – Discard Starter
#AECRoadTrip RECIPE ONE: I'm always looking for ways to use up my sourdough discard so when one of my channel subscribers suggested I try this recipe, I had to oblige! And hot-diggity-dog it is easy and so very good! If you do sourdough, you must try this! Thanks Francia! Find ... moreRead more
Parmesan Zucchini Coins & Parm Crusted Sourdough – Deluxe Air Fryer
Lately I've gotten a lot of questions in regards to what else I use my Deluxe Air Fryer for… so I thought I would show you. In this video I make one of my favorite zucchini recipes and when using the air fryer, it makes it that much easier and ... moreRead more
Sourdough Soft Pretzels
Are you looking for ways to use your discard sourdough unfed starter? This is it! This recipe only have one 45 minute rise and it's a great way to use up your sourdough! Crunchy on the outside, soft and delicious on the inside! moreRead more
Artisan Sourdough Bread – Sourdough Starter
Who knew bread could bring such joy? Well I certainly hoped it would and this recipe did not disappoint. I did add more flour then called for (but only about 1/4-1/2 cup more), but all in all, I am super happy with the results! And now that I've gotten ... moreRead more


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Share Your Goals For Your Blog
Share Your Goals For Your BlogMonica updated 3 years, 1 month ago 25 Members · 47 Posts
Team – 30DBCOrganizerMarch 9, 2020 at 3:36 am2920
Today you have created goals for your blog. Share your goals for your blog below.
Marie PalmeriMemberApril 16, 2020 at 3:08 am410
The main goal for my blog is to inspire as many people as possible, hoping that they will do the same for me as well. Life is a learning process and that is what I want my readers and I to do…to learn from each other.
I envision myself sharing articles which others have written and sharing my own thoughts and abilities on my blog page. Posting something a day may be a bit much but maybe one post a week will do for now. I will also try to put in some time just to read and reply to messages and also maintain and add people to my contacts list.
MonicaModeratorApril 17, 2020 at 1:08 am8460
These are great goals, Marie! Make sure to write them down and consistently pursue them 🙂
Danielle BakerMemberApril 17, 2020 at 7:49 pm395
This is great Marie! You will do great things with this blog.
I can't wait to read more of your posts and share ideas in your Facebook group!
Lisa LysenMemberApril 16, 2020 at 4:26 pm495
I originally started this challenge to learn a little about blogging and as a way to pass the time. Now I'm crazy excited about it and can see all kinds of ways to make it work for me. I approached the 2 RM's mentioned in "A Page for Your Scrapbook" and offered the story to them as a gift … the people in both towns are very close to my heart and are struggling terribly with this pandemic. I plan to connect with other townships, though as travel opens up a bit and hopefully sell stories to them? Maybe to travel magazines, too. I'm going to post at least once a week and continue to participate in Facebook groups. I'm hoping to guest post on other blogs and would love to have people guest post on mine! My main purpose for my website, though is to include a link to it in my resume when I apply for freelancing work.
MonicaModeratorApril 17, 2020 at 1:09 am8460
Awesome goals, Lisa! I see them all being achieved in no time! Make sure to work towards it 🙂
Danielle BakerMemberApril 17, 2020 at 7:48 pm395
This is great Lisa. I too started this just for fun but now I want to do more with the blog. I look forward to reading more of your posts!
Lisa LysenMemberApril 18, 2020 at 2:54 pm495
Thanks Danielle! I really love getting your posts in my inbox every day … they're always great. We're following your suggestions and they work! I've been scrambling a bit to get my assignments done so I haven't been commenting but I have been reading and enjoying 🙂
Danielle BakerMemberApril 17, 2020 at 7:55 pm395
My main goal is to continue to publish at least one post per week to keep showing the results and giving my readers tips on what they can do at home.
I will send newsletters out every two weeks, that will coincide with the garbage day posts so my subscribers can get direct access to the curbside photos.
I will create one Lead Magnet a month, and rotating the different Lead Magnets in my posts.
I am really loving the idea of Guest Blogging and offering my services to write blogs for others. So one of my goals this year will be to connect with bloggers and groups to offer my services on a regular basis (keep adding to that list).
Time Blocking is working very well for me so I will time block 1 hour sessions 2 to 3 times a week to focus on email marketing, social media presence and publishing posts.
MonicaModeratorApril 18, 2020 at 1:58 am8460
You seem to have it all figured out, Danielle! This is great. Your project has evolved so well and I can't wait to see where it goes 🙂
Clarissa CabbageMemberApril 28, 2020 at 5:04 am605
I plan to post once per week for the next few months. It is definitely very important to me to get good quality content on the blog to attract traffic and gather emails for my list.
I think posting once per week will also give me time to experiment with different types of content, and different ways of engaging people which will be important for me as I work to develop my info product.
I plan to promote my post each week as I write it. I will send the newsletter out to my email list once per week with any new posts. I will post links to my new post on Facebook and Twitter. I also plan to use Canva to make some inspiring quotes to share here and there, as well as posting other relevant articles from other bloggers on my social media pages, to offer value to my followers.
I will be focusing a lot of attention on my new Facebook group Get Adventure Fit. I have created some daily themes for this group to help engage with the community. I think once I have this group built up, it will be the most effective way to test what will work best as far as my info product goes. If I can get this community to engage with me, I think I can offer a lot of value to them, and learn a lot from them as well.
I am hoping that in the next 6 months, I can have an info product ready to go, and hopefully by that time I will also have a decent email list and engaged Facebook group that will be interested in it!
MonicaModeratorApril 29, 2020 at 1:34 am8460
Woah Clarissa, you really have everything planned out. You have everything under control! I'm sure you will be very successful in your journey 🙂
Brittany KellerMemberMay 1, 2020 at 10:52 pm470
ok! Came up with 5 specific goals. Most of which center around marketing the blog, but to start:
- write 2-3 posts per week
- read other blogs in my niche
- do a discussion post on FB group page 1x per week
- start other accounts for blog – twitter, instagram, etc
- do 1 guest post on someone else's blog per month
MonicaModeratorMay 2, 2020 at 2:04 am8460
These are great goals, Brittany! Super specific is good, like this it will be easier for you to follow through. These seem very realistic 😀 Well done!
Karen ScofieldMemberMay 3, 2020 at 4:30 pm860
How often do you plan to create content ?
At least twice a week
How often do you plan to promote your content ?
at least once a week
How do you plan to monetize your blog ? and What is your goal ?
My monetary goal is to make money in exchange for valuable work…. open to abundance
I'd like to do this through coaching or services
MonicaModeratorMay 4, 2020 at 7:03 am8460
Awesome goals, Karen! I'm sure you will accomplish them 🙂
Shelly StoneMemberMay 5, 2020 at 2:16 pm790
Test Tamer Goals:
My mission is to establish a following of students who benefit from my tutoring sessions.
Blog on Sundays on topics related to effective study habits and test taking skills
Improve the appearance of my website by looking at different themes and using the WP Editor to customize
Set up Zoom
Establish a way for students to purchase the ACT study guide through my website
Create an online pay system
Record videos of instruction on basic formulas for math and English to make available on my website
Create an online calendar for my tutoring schedule
Post my tutoring schedule (and benefits) in a newsletter and social media each Monday
Monitor and adjust
MonicaModeratorMay 6, 2020 at 2:14 am8460
You are on a great path, Shelly! These goals seem really attainable and I'm sure you'll be able to accomplish all of them in no time 🙂
Dana TrummelMemberMay 9, 2020 at 9:42 pm490
My goal this year is to continue blogging and posting once a week. I want to become more involved with Pinterest and facebook groups. I plan to continue following other bloggers so that I can learn from those who have the same interests as myself. My full time job will begin again soon, so my calendar will be getting revamped. I have no problem with slow and steady. I want to keep learning the tricks of the trade, so I will be researching more.
MonicaModeratorMay 10, 2020 at 1:46 am8460
These are great goals, Dana! I think creating a Pinterest page with all of your DIYs would be super useful, a lot of people look for DIYs there and you could redirect them straight to your blog! Great job, keep up 🙂
Kim WhitefordMemberMay 11, 2020 at 6:53 pm375
I am feeling more confident with my posts as I continue to learn and improve on things. My next goal is to work on some affiliate programs with companies and to open my own online store. This will take some time but I'm confident it will happen.
Here is the link to my latest post
MonicaModeratorMay 12, 2020 at 2:59 am8460
Such an interesting post, Kim! Love how you support Canadian businesses 🙂 Keep up with that confidence, you will attract great things to your blog 🙂
Kavitha ParanjothiMemberMay 14, 2020 at 5:52 pm455
My goals for my blog!
1. Publish once a week .
2.Newsletter once a month as a recap and to highlight some of the blog posts.
3. Create one lead magnet a month .
4.Read other bloggers post in my niche .
5.Guest blog as the opportunity avails at least one in 3 months.
6. Time block 4 hours /week , 1 hr social media presence , 1 hour email marketing , 2 hr working on and publishing posts .
7.Work on monetizing , through services of consultation and telehealth .Affiliate marketing .
8.Start instagram for pelvic health .
9.Continue to learn and grow !
AMANDA ZOYAMemberMay 15, 2020 at 7:28 pm475
My blog goals:
1 article a week – consistently, later make this two.
Get to 100 subscribers within 30 days
Define my niche more clearly
Learn how to use Facebook and twitter effectively in the next 30 days (Yes, there are people who don't know how to use these in today's age. I am one of them. Ha, ha.)
Lydia BrinkmannMemberJune 29, 2020 at 3:02 pm665
Amanda, I'm great at Facebook but I want to learn twitter, instagram, pinterest.
Depending on your blog topic, you might want to look at pinterest more. It is a search engine not social like fb, twitter, and insta. I have been learning a lot of people use Pinterest to drive traffic to their site and Tailwind to help. My #1 choice is going to be pinterest. I am also hosting a facebook group. In the future I plan to add insta and twitter only maybe if things are goingn well.
Isabelle ColantonioMemberMay 22, 2020 at 2:04 pm495
main goal for my blog is to share my passion of crochet, macrame and cards making and also to sell my products instead of doing makers markets which might not happen this year.
So, as I still have a full-time job, I intend to:
– Post new articles once or twice a week,
– promote my content on Fb, Instagram at least twice a week on each plateform. I have to work on a professional Pinterest account too to add it to my social medias
– About monetizing the blog, I'm hoping to sell my products but my own digital patterns as well, and maybe some kits too, then affiliate marketing as well
– Sending first a monthly newsletter as a recap of the month.
I have to set time block for all this because I love spending time creating stuff too (I just got my new Cricut machine and it's just mind-blowing in cards making!). So time blocking for creation too.
MonicaModeratorMay 25, 2020 at 2:40 am8460
Well done, Isabelle! You seem to have a clear idea of what you want your blog to become and how to get there with baby steps. It will be all worth it, I promise. You are doing an amazing job 🙂
Jessica CroftMemberMay 27, 2020 at 2:41 pm230
My main goal currently is to complete the set up, launch, and start promoting my blog. I also have a goal to blog at least 1-2 times per week consistently. Another goal is to grow my email list to my first 1,000 subscribers. I have tons of future goals, but one step at a time.
MonicaModeratorMay 29, 2020 at 2:29 am8460
This is awesome, Jessica! Build a structured plan to achieve these goals, they are not as intimidating as they seem 🙂
Binky TheodoreMemberMay 28, 2020 at 3:30 pm540
The goals for my blog are to:
Provide VALUE to my readers by creating and posting one blog post a week;
More clearly define who my audience is by evaluating responses to my posts;
Grow my contact list and circle of influence by joining and contributing to Facebook groups;
Build sincere relationships by replying to comments and engaging my readers;
Learn from other inspirational bloggers by researching other sites;
Continue to tweak the look and feel of my website to best reflect who I am as a blogger by experimenting with different themes and images in WordPress;
…And on the 7th day, I'll REST! 🙂
MonicaModeratorMay 29, 2020 at 2:33 am8460
Love your plan, Binky! You will surely go so far with your blog, this is such a well structured plan 🙂
Bonnie Taylor WachowiczMemberJune 19, 2020 at 3:15 pm1365
My goal is to finish the second draft of my novel this year.
Daily – 500 (minimum) words on the novel or 2 hours editing.
Weekly – 2 blog posts about the novel (at least one with an affiliate link or recommendation), promote on social media.
Monthly – 1 newsletter.
After another month I will review my goals and adjust based on what is working/not working.
MonicaModeratorJune 22, 2020 at 7:17 am8460
This is such a structured plan, Bonnie! The key is consistency and I'm sure you'll pull it off 🙂
Casey WilliamsMemberJune 29, 2020 at 12:57 pm555
Have fun while sharing our stories and life.
Create a steady following.
Find more ways to connect with loss moms and offer support.
Start to monetize the blog.
MonicaModeratorJuly 1, 2020 at 12:19 am8460
Your goals are really balanced, Casey! A bit of everything requires a bit of each skills. Make sure to check our future courses here on the challenge as we will start to tackle new skills for blogging such as Admin, WordPress for Beginners and so many more 🙂
Lydia BrinkmannMemberJune 29, 2020 at 3:12 pm665
1 year goals by June 15, 2021:
- Have 100 subscribers to wannabepreppers.com
- Have 20 blog posts at 1sellerofpurple.com (I'm going to do a slow long game with this one.)
- Have 1000 subscribers and be in phase 2 of development of adaptiveclothingnetwork.com (this website isn't even published yet, but it is the one I care about the most and I'm kind of doing the others to practice and gear up for making this the best one.)
Monthly goals:
- Add 3-8 blog posts to each of my websites
- Monetize 2 of the websites with ads in the next month
- Monetize 2 of the websites with 50-100 affiliate links in the next month
- Share adaptiveclothingnetwork to 3 private fb groups and 3-5 retailers by August 15.
- Get 50 people to share their story at adaptiveclothingnetwork by September 15.
Thanks! This specific goal setting really helped me.
MonicaModeratorJuly 1, 2020 at 12:26 am8460
Love how specific you are, Lydia! It makes things so much easier when it comes to creating a structured plan, your goals just become so much attainable.
Heather.lockeMemberJuly 12, 2020 at 4:05 am855
My goals for my blog:
I want to share all my experiences so help other teachers make it through. I want to pass on the advice and resources. I hope to reach at least 100 subscribers in the next year and find a way to make contact with others ( I have never been good at talking with people). I would also like to share the different things I use for my son and in my classroom to monetize my blog (affiliate links). I want create resources to help my followers and even create some small cost items to help teachers (i.e.; student achievement charts for $1.00) – working to build relationships and get my name out there. Send out updated email to subscribers with news and updated posts.
Elizabeth.rodriguezMemberJuly 26, 2020 at 6:23 pm1025
My goal Is to eventually grow and monetize my blog.
I will do this by engaging in the blogging community,promoting on pinterest and working on SEO.
I want to also build a movement for social change /activism. By having guest blogs and featuring as a guest.
I also want to host events for my blog that anyone can participate it. Idk how exactly to do that part but I'll figure it out.
MonicaModeratorJuly 27, 2020 at 1:38 am8460
Love how you really want to use your platform for the greater good, Elizabeth! These are great and tangible goals, really can't wait to see you achieve them 🙂
Scott.charleboixMemberJuly 29, 2020 at 4:23 am1560
My goals are:
At least one blog every two days – 500 (minimum) words with quality content
Weekly – A reflection on what I've learned for a minimum of three to four months until I feel that the reflections are no longer necessary.
Monthly – Review posts to see if any can get revamped for improvement. For an entire month, the focus will be on Search Engine Optimization for blogging or Pinterest.
Scott.charleboixMemberJuly 29, 2020 at 4:27 am1560
For my detailed goals worksheet, look at my SMART Goals worksheet.
MonicaModeratorJuly 29, 2020 at 6:08 am8460
Wow, Scott! These are awesome goals! Make sure this is something that is easy for you to fit into your schedule so it is more achievable. Well done 🙂
Bryanna.forestMemberJuly 30, 2020 at 6:52 am745
My goals for the year:
At least 2 posts per week.
Create an engaging Facebook community.
Create at least 1 eBook.
Create at least 1 eCourse.
Weekly reflections.
Layout & menu improvement.
Post uniformity (thumbnails, etc)
Create appropriately-sized thumbnails.
Become active on Instagram.
Have at least 50 readers.
Magda.abarcaMemberAugust 3, 2020 at 5:46 pm1110
I want to be recognized as a top blogger that offers the best advice for bilingual children and make my blog profitable by creating a product.
I will drive traffic to my website by using Pinterest to reach 100 visits.
I will drive traffic to my website by using Facebook Ads to reach 100 visits.
I will write content on Monday and Wednesday of each week.
I will write headlines for my new content on Tuesday and Thursday.
I will create my graphs for Pinterest and Facebook on Friday.
I will promote my new content on Saturdays.
To monetize my blog, I will listen to what me readers need and create a product to for that need.
Saebyl.mcdoulettMemberAugust 7, 2020 at 8:51 pm805
My Eventual money goal in 2 years:
- ~$1,000 / month in profits
My Posting Goals
- 1 interview / week
- 2 articles / week
My Freelance Writing Client Goals
- 1 client / month (I haven't even started this so I'm unsure if this is realistic)
My Website Goals
- Creating a membership platform
- Creating a forum for discussions between members (perhaps discord could be a good interim solution)
My Readership Goals in one year (July 2021)
- 100 subscribers
- ~ 100 pageviews / day
- 50 members
MonicaModeratorAugust 8, 2020 at 1:28 am8460
I reckon these are very realistic goals, Saebyl! Making your blog manageable enough for your daily life is the most important thing. Don't burnout or overwhelm yourself in order to meet any goals, it truly isn't worth it. Creating a membership platform is such a great idea! I'm not sure about platforms to do so but I'm sure there are loads of different options. Still, a Facebook group would work really well and its a free option 🙂
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Tiled 1.8.6 Released
Connections between objects are now maintained when pasting or duplicating objects, the Defold export plugin now supports rotated tiles and the German translation was updated.
A number of other fixes and small improvements were made as well, as detailed in the below changelog.
In the meantime, we're also getting very close to the Tiled 1.9 release, so this is likely going to be the last patch release to Tiled 1.8. Many changes have followed since the Tiled 1.9 Alpha, so the plan is to make a 1.9 Beta release soon.
- Keep references between objects when copy/pasting or duplicating (#3361)
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- Terrain Brush: Update preview on mouse release (#3381)
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Checkered Studded Cuff with Neon Pink
I mean black and white checks and neon... need I say more?! This cuff is 1.5" wide and made on a sturdy black leather base. It's topped with a layer of black and white checkered faux leather, which is then topped with a strip of super bright neon pink leather. It's finished off with a row of black pyramid studs and a matching black snap closure.
The inner cuff measurement is the length from one snap to the other, which is the circumference of the cuff when snapped closed. We recommend that this measurement be approx 3/4" - 1" larger than your wrist measurement to fit well with some wiggle room.
We also have this cuff availalbe in neon yellow, neon green, and neon orange!
We've created this size guide based on average wrist measurements according to age, but for the best fit, measure wrist before ordering and order according to the proper cuff length.
To Measure:
1. Use a flexible measuring tape or piece of string and gently wrap it around the wrist, just below the wrist bone, in the same place you'd wear a watch.
2. Take note of the measurement if using a measuring tape, or cut the string to the proper length and then lay the string out straight and measure it using a ruler.
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The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a contract to build Woodlands South station to construction firm Woh Hup for $144 million.
The Thomson Line station will be completed in 2019 and serve residents in the Woodlands South area, as well as students from the Singapore Sports School, Christ Church and Woodgrove Secondary Schools. Construction will begin later this year.
Woh Hup was previously involved in several Circle Line projects, including the construction of Dhoby Ghaut and Holland Village stations.
Woodlands South is one of 22 on the 30km, fully underground Thomson Line, which will be completed in phases from 2019 to 2021. The line will run from Woodlands to Marina Bay.


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You can find South Beach Bubbles in stores across the USA!
As we grow we are developing some amazing relationships with your local specialty toy stores and value their commitment and dedication to providing elevated customer service and the same attention to detail we strive for!!
Use our store locator to find South Beach Bubbles in a specialty toy store near you!!
Please contact your local specialty store directly for more information on availablity of products.
The students in my class absolutely love bubbles, so we have tried all different solutions. South Beach Bubble solution is the best we have ever tried! The bubbles came out huge and amazing!!! The kit made making giant bubbles so easy and our students had a blast and were impressed! We are going to have another bubble party soon!!! Thank you South Beach Bubbles for helping to provide fun and memorable moments with your awesome bubble kits!
My three year old loves these bubbles so much! He had a blast playing with them! We played for an hour and a half, which in three year old time is forever. It took a few tries for him to get the hang of it because you have to be patient with the want to not pop the bubble solution in the wand, but the joy these giant bubbles brought him was amazing. I think he had the most fun chasing and popping them! My only wish would be that the wand didn't get so slippery with the bubble solution, and also that the bubble solution lasted longer because we went through so much of it in an hour! These were the biggest bubbles I have ever seen and easy to create once you learn the trick to be patient and gentle with the wand! Great fun!
These bubbles are absolutely amazing. They get SO big like body size big. My kids love them. It's a great way to get them outside and moving. I highly recommend these bubbles for everyone. The adults had just as much fun as the kids did. A great unique product!
WOW! These bubble kits are incredible. The wands are sturdy and well made yet easy for kids of all ages to handle. For kids of all ages it's easy to create gigantic bubbles in the privacy of your yard or in the openness of a park. We decided to take them to a local park and WOW were they a hit. So many kids ran up to chase after these huge bubbles The kids had a blast. A durable product that can be used over and over again and can brighten any mood. These bubbles are the best.
These bubbles are so fun! We used 4 cups of water per bubble pack to make for extra big bubbles and it did make some awesomely big bubbles. There is a learning curve to these so it is difficult for kids younger than 4, I would say. Still, the kids had a blast and made for a lot of laughs. This is a great spring and summer activity!


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It's the Let's RUN Podcast, where we talk about fitness matters that matter to you and this one MATTERS: What do you have to GIVE UP to get your GOAL? I think the answer is going to surprise you!
And while we're talking about this juicy topic, let's go for a great walk and run!
I've got the interval timer set for two minutes of WALKING and one minute of RUNNING, which you can use in any way and at any pace that works for you.
My friends, any time you're going for a new GOAL, there will be things you don't want to GIVE UP:
"I want to lose weight, but I don't want to lose muscle."
"I want to run faster, but I don't want to stop running long."
"I want to gain muscle, but I don't want to lose endurance."
Of course you don't want to give up what you've worked for!
But today, we'll talk about how:
Biologically, you're never in an all-or-nothing situation
You might lose those gains anyway
It's much more about how you see yourself
Because of course, your MINDSET is what really MATTERS.
Take this 20-minute WALK + RUN with you by downloading the audio-only podcast from Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, TuneIn or SoundCloud.
Or follow along with me in real time with the full-length video below.
Can't see the workout? Click here to watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D9xUAy3CrfE
Thank you so much for WALKING and RUNNING with me today – be sure to LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE this video with your friends!


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Tune-up or Upgrade
Your Furnace The simplest thing most homeowners can do to improve
the efficiency of their existing heating system is regularly cleaning and replacing
the air filters. Routine maintenance and inspection by a qualified heating, ventilation
and air conditioning (HVAC) repairman is also important. If your heating
system is old, however, you should consider replacing it. Why? A
pre-1977 gas furnace is approximately 50 percent to 60 percent as efficient as
today's furnaces. Recently manufactured
gas furnaces have efficiency ratings as high as 97 percent. Replace an old heating
system with one of the most efficient models could cut your natural gas use by
almost half! If you use electricity to heat your home, heat pumps are
most efficient - enabling a savings between 30 percent and 40 percent on electricity
used for heating.
Insulation is Most Cost-Effective
Adding extra insulation to an attic is likely to be the most budget-conscious
way to cut your home heating costs. Because so many older houses were built with
little or no insulation, large amounts of heat are frequently lost through the
floor, walls, and particularly the ceiling. The so-called "R" value of insulation designates its resistance
to heat flow. The higher the R-value,
the greater the insulating quality of the product.
are many typical places to look for drafts and leaks that can be inexpensively
insulated. Every duct, wire or pipe that penetrates the wall or ceiling or floor
has the potential to waste energy. Seal them with caulking or weather-stripping. Plumbing vents should be inspected closely, because they travel through the whole house - beginning below the floor and going literally through the roof. By sealing them carefully, you can prevent cold air from entering the house from the outside. Electric wall plugs and switches often allow cold air into the house. Purchase pre-cut foam gaskets at your local hardware store. They fit easily behind
the switch plate, and immediately prevent air leaks. The Wonderful World
of New Windows Out-dated windows can be responsible for up to 50 percent
of the heat loss that takes place in winter, even if your home's walls and doors
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AMA addresses coverage, payment for telemedicine
June 11, 2014HME News Staff
CHICAGO - The American Medical Association (AMA) voted this week at its annual meeting to approve a list of guiding principles to ensure the appropriate coverage and payment for telemedicine services. "The principles aim to help foster innovation in the use of telemedicine, protect the patient-physician relationships and promote improved care coordination and communication with medical homes," according to a press release. The principles stem from a policy report developed by the AMA's...


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Pre-production of the locks are being assembled and will be tested at various relations in the coming months.
Pre-production of the locks are being assembled and will be tested at various relations in the coming months.
Partnership agreement signed with S.B.I.
Started negotiations with S.B.I.(Service Best International www.servicebest.com) to enter into a coopetation agreement in order to meet the market's wish to process orders properly and professionally with a strong solvent logistic partner.
Covid-19 imposes restrictions on business and scheduling appointments to introduce the lock to different customers. Delivery times for components are very long.
Introduction of a special track an trace unit that communicates with the lock and recognizes different alarm set situations. A theft is recognized, but also an accident. In both situations, the exact location of the bicycle is displayed via Google Maps.
A re-design of the plastic housing of the lock to meet the new requirements in the field of Child protection. This is to prevent a child, sitting on the back, from unintentionally locking the lock with a foot.
Visited various bicycle manufacturers and successfully presented the lock to them. The input obtained is processed and an evaluation program has been set up to convert the input into workable software.


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The presidential nomination race has been intriguing to follow over the past few months, but an element that has added spice to the race is watching how my own children are reacting to it.
Two of them will be old enough to vote for the first time in a presidential general election! The younger one, who turns 18 in September, is much more interested in politics than the older one, who is almost 20 years old. He is a hundred times more interested in "What's for dinner?" than he is in who's getting tagged as a Pinocchio and what effect it may have on the race. In fact, to my dismay, he has admitted that he may not even vote!
It's challenging to try to explain the importance of voter representation, because many people feel that their opinions don't have weight when mixed in among the opinions of the general populace.
But when it comes to legislation that could either help or hurt your business, those issues somehow seem easier to stand up for, because collectively you can be heard as an industry. Some legislators have been staunch supporters of the electronic security industry, and the security industry, in turn, has helped support them.
Now that we're in an election year, the security industry must look to candidates who are running for both House and Senate seats; to identify and support those who will have the most positive effect on the security industry once they get to Washington.
Close to press time, the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association announced that it formed a political action committee (PAC) for the express purpose of supporting U.S. Congressional candidates who are advocates of issues and legislation for the electronic life safety and security industry.
NBFAA president, George Gunning, explained: "PACs allow for organizations to find candidates that have a real interest in seeing companies and industries succeed. The NBFAA PAC will enhance our federal government relations goals and assist us supporting our Congressional friends."
John Chwat is NBFAA's government relations director and lobbyist. He explained that PACs are tremendous resources for association members because they make it so much easier to provide such support. "The legal minefield one must navigate to give directly to a candidate is confusing at best, and PACs avoid the possible problems inherent in companies trying to manage individual contributions," Chwat said.
What does this mean to you? It means that your industry association is doing most of the work for you. It means that, should you — like my son — care more about what's for dinner than who's getting elected, you can still be assured that your industry association is working on your behalf to help elect those senators and representatives who will be likely to vote on bills favorable to your business. When NBFAA begins soliciting PAC contributions later this year from its members, please remember that!
For those of you who do like to get involved, you may choose to attend the 2008 NBFAA Day on Capitol Hill, scheduled for April 29 and 30. "One of the ways that we can work together as an association is through a collective voice on important industry issues at the national level. By coordinating our efforts and speaking out on the issues, we can make a difference," the association describes about this mission. NBFAA Day on Capitol Hill offers an opportunity to meet lawmakers and their staffs, and relate how their efforts can help your business succeed. There are social events and tours planned, as well.
Editor's note: For more information about contributing to a PAC, or about NBFAA's Day on Capitol Hill, contact John Chwat at (703) 684-7703 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Hey, y'all, and happy fall! (I think we can consider it fall now?) It's still hotter than blue blazes down here, but that's just typical September. There are pictures of pumpkins everywhere, so we'll just go with fall!!
Today, I'm linking up with Sarah for her fun fall link-up, and today, we're talking favorite fall drinks!
So, I'm about to make myself a pariah… I don't like pumpkin (and I've admitted this here before!). Not to eat, not to drink. Yes to smell– I love my pumpkin spice lotion from Bath and Body Works. And yes to decorate with. But that's all the pumpkin I can do. So don't expect a glowing endorsement for any kind of pumpkin related coffee drink here. Sorry, friends. 🙂
I do, however, enjoy a nice hot cup of apple cider! I think that's super fall-ish. Hot apple cider says fall to me like hot chocolate/ cocoa is super Christmas-y. I love these K-cups…
Or if I can't find K-cups, I'll get the stir in packets and just use hot water from the Keurig. Starbucks has also previously had salted caramel apple cider in the fall, and holy smokes, it is delicious!
In the past, I've gotten different fall flavors of coffee creamer to jazz up my coffee for fall, but since I've cut back on coffee/ switched to decaf, I don't know that I'll do that this year. Coffee seems to be kind of hard on my stomach (and makes my already raging heartburn a little ragier), so that's not as fun anymore. But, check out the Caramel Apple flavor and S'mores flavor if you want a little fall zip that's not pumpkin!
Hope this gets you in the fall spirit! And any fall drink is better in a Texas Tech mug! (Especially if they are winning!) Wreck 'em!


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|April 23, 2019 10:42 AM
|Senator Jake Corman
|All Senate members
|Pennsylvania Dairy Future Commission
In the near future, I plan to introduce legislation to establish the Pennsylvania Dairy Future Commission. This Commission will review the status of the dairy industry in the Commonwealth and make recommendations on supporting dairy's future in Pennsylvania.
Membership of the Commission will include the chairs and minority chairs of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees in the Senate and House of Representatives, appointments by the Senate, House and Governor, Secretaries of Agriculture, Penn DOT, DEP, DCED, and Revenue, as well as, representatives of the Farm Bureau, Center for Dairy Excellence, the Milk Marketing Board, the Center for Rural Pa and the Pennsylvania State University.
A report will be issued by the Commission of its findings and recommendations no more than one year after the enactment of the legislation.
Please join me in co-sponsoring this important issue.
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Dreamland Mini Side Protection
In the world of dreams, there are many fairy tales to tell. While creating your baby's own little fairy tales with this small soft booklet, it will also act as a tiny protector for the cradle.
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Quaker 100% Wholegrain Oatmeal Refill - Instant
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Key Information
- Happiness and nutrition come in a warm bowl of Quaker Oats. And now with Quaker Instant Oatmeal you can enjoy them no matter how busy your day is. Start off your day right by preparing for yourself a bowl of oatmeal in just 90 seconds! These are the same 100% whole grain oats you've come to expect from Quaker in easy to carry single-serving packets!• 100% natural wholegrain
- • Enriched with dietary fibre
- • Low in fat and cholesterol-free
- • Contains no added sugar, salt, additives and preservatives
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Healthier Choice
- 1. Add 80ml of hot water to 35g of Quaker Oatmeal
- 2. No cooking needed
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- For variety, add low fat milk, fruits and nuts to your liking
- • Please store opened pouch in a clean sealable container in a cool and dry place
- • Seal tightly after use
- 100% Natural Wholegrain Oats from Australia
- • Allergen advice: with gluten containing cereal
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- AttributesPer Serving (35g)
- Energy128.6kcal
- Monounsaturated Fat1.2g
- Protein5.3g
- Total Fat3.0g
- Saturated Fat0.6g
- Polyunsaturated Fat1.2g
- Trans Fatty Acid0g
- Cholesterol0mg
- Carbohydrate22g
- Dietary Fibre3.5g
- Soluble Fibre1.5g
- Insoluble Fibre2g
- Iron1.6mg
- Magnesium36.4mg
- Sodium1.3mg
Additional Information
You can enjoy Quaker Instant Oatmeal no matter how busy your day is as these wholesome oats have been finely cut and cook in only 90 seconds. It's the perfect base for adding flavours, fruits, nuts or just a swirl of honey to start your day right.
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