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Competitive or not, we all make choices about our training. After realizing that my fitness was as big of a part of my riding as the riding itself, I made a conscious decision to do better. I had a base foundation. I needed to figure out what was next. I knew after completing the marathon that I was not destined to be a runner. I looked at my options and came up with triathlon.
We were still fox hunting. I was running, trying to learn how to swim correctly, and getting back on a bicycle. It was all relative. No different from figuring out the basics of dressage, learning my way around a jump course, and the fun part of cross country. Each workout was a lesson in itself. Learning my body, when I could push myself and when I should take a rest day.
Eventing carries many similarities to triathlon. Three disciplines with a transition in between each one. The biggest difference is that in triathlon your time starts when you enter the water and ends when you cross the finish line. Like many eventers I find the dressage to be the toughest. Likewise in triathlon I find the swim to be an effort in survival. The bike phase is my strongest discipline and my run is a means to the finish line.
My tri coach tells me you can't win the race in the swim. My eventing coach, Jessica Bortner-Harris, reminds me that it is to my advantage to finish on a good dressage score. In both sports you must be strong to the end. It is not only a physical effort but a mental challenge as well. The more I compete in both sports the more I realize how important the physical aspect is to the mental toughness to make it to the end.
When you go to your first horse trial the questions start popping into your head. Did I practice my test enough? Did I pack my show coat? We did put both bridles in the trailer right? The questions are all to similar in triathlon. Am I ready for the swim? Did I put my bike shoes in my transition bag? Do I have enough nutrition packed? The mental aspect comes in long before the physical side ever does but being physically ready helps ease the mental stress.
Triathlon has five different levels. The entry level is a pool sprint which consists of a 250-400 yard swim, a 12.4 mile bike and a 3.1 mile run. Once you leave the entry level the swim leaves the pool. Sprint, International (also known as Olympic), Half and Full Ironman all require an open water swim element. The only discipline that sees a change in the Sprint is that the swim become open water (lake, river, bay or ocean) and increases to 750 yards. International consists of a 1,500-meter swim, a 40K (24.8 miles) bike and a 10K (6.2) mile run.
When you really want to test your physical and mental strength you move up to the Half and Full Ironman distances. They are much greater distances. The half is a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike and a 13.1 mile run. The maximum time allowed is between eight and nine hours. The full doubles all of these distances, a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and finishes with a 26.2 mile run with a cutoff time of 17 hours. Most people would consider this crazy, but then again as eventers we are looked on as crazy by those who don't understand our passion for the sport.
Before I started competing in triathlon I thought that the Ironman was an elite group of crazies that got 90 minutes of fame annually on NBC Sports. Likewise I felt the same about Rolex because I didn't know any better. Since I began training for triathlon I have competed in at least two dozen races of varying distances. To date I have completed the half iron distance three times, and have stood on the podium at one sprint and one international distance race. On October 22, I will make my first and only attempt at the full iron distance at Ironman North Carolina in Wilmington.
My fitness level has improved a lot over the last five years. It has made me a much more balanced rider, and has helped me to stay in the saddle at times when I would have definitely been a yard dart in the past. My confidence level has also made vast improvements over the last several years. I believe with continued training I can take my current mount to Training level (I am currently showing Beginner Novice). In order to do so I know I will have to find time to balance my fitness training along with my ride training and balance my career.
These are all things that I would never considered six years ago when I was 40 pounds heavier and smoked two packs a day. I am proof that if you put your mind to something and commit to the work you can achieve your dreams! I encourage each and every one of you to find a few minutes a day to work on your fitness level. The dividends will amaze you in no time. If you see me at an event feel free to join me on a morning jog or an afternoon yoga/stretch session.


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We all have that one wall or fence that isn't adding anything to the garden's beauty. Or perhaps space is limited, and we have no choice but to grow up rather than out. There are plenty of solutions to these problems, of course. A bright lick of paint here, a strategically placed climber there. But what if an entire mini-garden with many colorful and varied plants could inhabit the space instead?
Tired, dull, vertical spaces can be transformed relatively quickly and easily by planting some carefully chosen varieties at the right time of year. This is where a plant wall or 'living wall' can come to the rescue.
Table of Contents
- Steps on Setting up Plant Wall
- Varieties of Plants For Your Plant Wall
- Conclusion on how to build a plant wall
Another advantage is the choice of plants that can be adapted to this growth. Bright, flowering annuals, grasses, perennials, and even fruit and veg can all thrive when planted vertically. There are so many exciting possibilities!
So how can you get started building your own gorgeous new plant wall? Below, I'll lay out my step-by-step advice on setting up and planting the wall, and I'll also clue you in on my suggestions for 25 of the best varieties of plants to include in your wall.
Steps on Setting up Plant Wall
Step 1. Select the structure you'll build on.
You have options as long as the surface you want to attach your framework to is reasonably solid. I'd recommend a sturdy fence, garden shed, wall, or even straight onto the side of your home. A word of warning, though; if using your house wall, you may want to fix a waterproof liner between your home and your framework.
This will prevent any moisture ingress to your home and ensure all your watering goes where it's supposed to – the plants!
It's also important to consider the aspect of your wall. Does it catch the sun for most of the day, or is it on the shadier side? To get the best out of your wall, you'll need to know this to pick plants that will thrive in the area you have.
Step 2. Attach your frame and planters.
Once you've selected a suitable area, it's time to attach the framework for your plant wall. If you're handy, you can, of course, DIY the framework of your wall. The aim is to cover the frame with lush plant life, so you can use any old trellising, timber, or wire you have spare to construct it.
As long you can attach your planters, you can get creative.
But don't worry if woodworking isn't your strong suit – plenty of decent, pre-made frames are available at most garden centers or online.
These come in many different formats, from pouch systems, which give you dense and uniform plant spacing, to frames with individual planters that you can attach randomly, giving a more natural, flowing result.
Some versions even come with interconnecting planters and reservoirs so that water and feed can be distributed through your entire system quickly and efficiently. If you choose this option, remember that different plants have different needs, so you will do well to bear that in mind when deciding what to plant.
Step 3. Attach the planters.
If you've opted for a pre-made frame, it may be complete with planters attached. In which case, you can get straight to plopping your plants in! If you're DIYing it, you can get creative with the containers you use.
Why not get the kids involved and upcycle some old coffee cans and containers from your home? Once you have drilled a few drainage holes in the bottoms, these can be colorfully painted to compliment the blooms you are planning and fixed onto your frame to add a bit of character to your wall.
I love doing this, as the kids take an interest in how 'their' pot is growing, and it encourages them to help with the ongoing care of the plants.
Step 4. Select your plants.
Here comes the best part – filling the blank canvas of your frame with an abundance of greenery and color! There is no limit to the variety of effects you can create. You may want to keep things wild and loose with grasses, ferns, and ivy.
Or you could go for a desert theme with succulents and cacti. Designing your wall is truly something you can and should have fun with. However, there are a few factors to consider before you get stuck.
Growing requirements.
Plants are like people. They all have their specific preferences, and some can be pretty fussy! Therefore, I highly recommend selecting plants that you know have similar needs for light, shelter, and moisture. This will make your job much easier for maintaining and caring for your plant wall.
Size when mature.
You'll want the plants on your wall to complement each other and look great. Therefore, you'll need to choose varieties with similar sizes when fully grown. I've seen plenty of design projects that look great when planted but soon lose their impact when one plant starts towering over the rest!
When do you want it to look its best?
One thing I always consider when planning the planting for a new area is the time of year that I want the best display from the plants. Annuals are the obvious choice if it's a big, bold summer show that you're looking for.
Boisterous Begonias and pretty Pelargoniums never fail to catch the eye. Or, if you prefer a bit of year-round interest, hardy perennials like Heucheras, ivy, and Vinca are a great option.
You can even use the space to grow an edible crop; in this case, you'll want to stagger the harvest times of your plants so that you get food for longer.
When to plant.
You can grow many plants from seed very cheaply or buy them as plugs in the spring and plant them straight away. Spring is, without a doubt, the best time to start building your plant wall.
Warmer temperatures and showers provide peak growing conditions, and your newbies will pour all the energy they soak up into establishing themselves in their new homes.
Just be sure to protect young plants with garden fleece if the nights are still cold in your area.
Step 5. Caring for your plant wall.
Once you've spent time and effort selecting your ideal plants and settling them into your wall, you'll want to ensure they get the best care to keep them looking fantastic. Maintaining your plant wall is similar to caring for hanging baskets or potted plants.
All of its needs must be met by you. There is no natural moisture in the compost, and the rain will not penetrate the umbrella of foliage enough to irrigate it, especially for the plants near the bottom of the wall.
So regular watering, at least every 2-3 days, or even daily in parched weather, is essential. Depending on your selected plants, your wall may also benefit from a feed every few weeks.
This applies particularly to things like flowering annuals and fruiting plants. Although many composts are sold with added feed mixed through, all the summer watering you'll be doing can wash this through and out of the soil before it reaches your hungry plants.
I'd recommend giving fruiting and flowering plants a regular feed with a potassium-rich product like Tomorite or Miracle-Gro. This will encourage an abundance of beautiful blooms and juicy fruits.
Varieties of Plants For Your Plant Wall
One of my favorite things about plant walls is the variety of effects you can create through different plant choices. Your wall can be structural, leafy, showy, or even edible! Take your time to think about what you want to achieve and how you build your wall, and choose your plants. And as promised, here is a list of twenty-five varieties to get you started, regardless of your plant wall plans.
Nothing beats the taste of your home-grown produce, shared with family and friends on a summer's evening. Why not use your plant wall to harvest some of these tasty treats:
- Strawberries
- Herbs
- Salad leaves
- Chilies
Sun Worshipers
The sight of showy, colorful annuals in full bloom is truly uplifting and signifies that summer is full swing. Here are some of the best:
- Surfinias
- Pelargoniums
- Fuschias
- Bacopa
- Lobelia, both trailing and bush.
- Scabious
Shade Lovers
Not every garden has a sunny outlook, but that doesn't mean you can still enjoy a pop of color and vibrance from these shade-loving favorites.
- Vinca 'Illuminations'
- Ajuga 'Atropurpurea'
- Wallflowers
- Heuchera (mixed varieties for colorful foliage)
- Trailing Ivy
Year-Round Interest
If you want your plant wall to keep performing throughout the year, why not opt for some hardy perennials with interesting and long-lasting foliage?
- Brunnera 'Hadspen Cream'
- Adiantum (Maidenhair fern)
- Carex 'Evergold'
- Pieris 'Little Heath'
- Tiarella 'Cascade Creeper'
- Lithadora 'Heavenly Blue'
- Fuschia 'Ricartonii'
- Geranium 'Thumbling'
Conclusion on how to build a plant wall
So, as you can see, a plant wall is a truly versatile addition to your garden. Whether you want to brighten up an unattractive vertical surface, make the most of a small space, or harvest an edible crop without committing to an entire allotment, a plant wall can provide the solution. I hope this blog entry has inspired you to plant and discover what a plant wall can add to your garden.
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Did you know that the Euro pallet revolutionized warehouse work, that forklifts operators have not always enjoyed unobscured views, and that tomorrow's vehicles will not even need an operatorr? Have a look at ten images that tell the story of the forklift.
The evolution of the forklift in ten images
KION Group celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2016, which is reason enough to reflect on the past. However, we are not talking about just our short past, but the longer one involving how forklift trucks and intralogistics have evolved over the last several decades.
1. Before the forklift (early 20th Century)
Hand trucks and pulleys. Over a century ago, muscle power was used to move goods and materials in warehouses and factories. It was not until the 1920s that the first trucks with a loading platform arrived on the scene. Needless to say, they quickly caught on. A powered lift tractor with a platform up front, developed in 1917, is widely considered to be the precursor of the modern-day forklift. However, it has little in common with today's forklifts. Important components such as the mast were still missing. That same year, the US-made Baker brand, which would eventually be acquired by Linde, developed a truck that used a pulley to lift and transport loads.
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2. The first pallet stackers (1920s)
1926: French manufacturer Fenwick unveils a 'truck with lifting platform'. It was the first pallet stacker. In its marketing, Fenwick notes that the truck solved countless problems when transporting materials and was suitable for loading heavy goods onto vehicles, trains and warehouse racking. Fenwick continues to be a pioneer in warehouse technology. Its Châtellerault production facility is KION Group's largest European site for developing warehouse technology products.
3. STILL bets on electric drives (1940s)
1946: STILL launches the EK 2000, an electric trolley with a load capacity of two metric tons, marking the launch of the Hamburg-based company into the industrial trucks market. Several years later in 1951, Italy's OM brings out its first truck with an internal combustion engine.
4. Linde develops the hydrostatic drive (1950s)
The Hydrocar becomes the first production vehicle with a hydrostatic drive. It is used as a nimble transporter in industry and commerce. Several years later it is replaced by the Hubtrac, the first forklift with a hydrostatic drive. Since it used oil pressure to convert the drive engine into rotational movement, the truck offers smooth operating, simple and precise handling, reduced wear and a high level of safety right from the start. From 1985 to 2002 Linde's E20 to E35 series forklifts, with their enhanced and more compact hydrostatic drive, were the bestselling trucks in Europe.
5. The Euro pallet revolutionizes logistics (1960s)
1960s: Several European railways sign a standardized pallet agreement; the Euro pallet. The European freight industry was revolutionized in a single stroke. Forklifts and Euro pallets were the perfect match in the logistics industry. Because the Euro pallet is 4-way, a forklift can pick it up from any side. When loading and unloading, it takes employees only around a tenth of the time previously needed. Interestingly, the pallet is one of the few daily work objects that looks exactly the same now as it did when it was first itroduced over 50 years ago.
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6. Side-access battery replacement (1970s)
For a long time, replacing a battery was a very complex undertaking. Occasionally, a crane was even required to replace the heavy batteries, which also served as a counterweight in the vehicles. In the 1970s, STILL introduced an electric forklift, the R9, whose battery casing could be opened from the side. However, previous models date back as far as the 1950s. The replacement process was easier and also resulted in improved uptime and better health and safety. Side-access battery replacement remains a hallmark of STILL vehicles, including in the RX20 electric forklifts.
7. Freeing up an operator's view (1970s)
Sometimes, it is seemingly small ideas that can bring on a revolution. STILL's 'free view lift mast' is one of them. Previously, forklifts offered only restricted visibility since their functionality was considered more important than what the operator could see. The innovation made the vehicles much safer and easier to operate. It is just one of the many innovations that the KION Group brands have delivered over the past several decades. The Linde Roadster has improved upward visibility with its design without A-pillar and its transparent cab roof, allowing for the potential to be used in airports.
8. Innovative drive technologies (2000s)
Energy from hydrogen: In 2000, Linde unveiled the prototype for a fuel cell forklift at CeMAT. Three years later, the first STILL truck fitted with a fuel cell was used at Munich's international airport as a prototype. KION Group's premium brands demonstrated they had a sharp eye for future trends. Today, entire fleets of fuel cell forklifts can be found operating in warehouses the world over. KION's brands are also at the cutting edge when it comes to other drive technologies, including diesel electric hybrid drives and lithium-ion batteries.
9. The forklift meets automation (Today)
Forklifts are learning how to communicate with each other and even how to operate autonomously. Today's trucks are fitted with sensors and electronics that deliver a constant stream of data to fleet management systems such as Linde connect:. Some trucks don't even need an operator. Linde now has forklifts that can navigate on their own and STILL's iGo neo order picker automatically follows its operator. STILL has also unveiled its cubeXX concept vehicle, a 6-in-1 industrial truck that changes its form depending on the task.
10. The future: Intralogistics 4.0
The truck becomes part of a greater whole: With the rapidly increasing flow of goods and the need to digitally transform, it is becoming increasingly important for industrial trucks, machinery and deviceses as well as employees to seamlessly communicate with each other. Some may call it "Industry 4.0", but in our business, we think of it as "Intralogistics 4.0". The KION Group brands are researching and developing end-to-end system solutions for automated and networked warehouses. In fact, KION brand Dematic is a software pioneer when it comes to automating and networking entire warehouse systems.


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The Sixers are 2014 World Champions
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Sam Hinkie and the Philadelphia 76ers have worked tirelessly to bring Philadelphia its first championship since 2008, culminating in their domination of the Memphis Grizzlies Summer League team.
The day started off with some bad news, as Nerlens Noel (rest) and K.J. McDaniels (sprained ankle) would miss the game, leaving the Sixers with only 8 active players. However, the Sixers championship march would not be slowed down. The effort was led by Hollis Thompson, who scored 21 points (on 8-15 shooting, 3-8 from three), 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals, including a 4 point play and a thunderous driving dunk. After a rough first game where Thompson shot 2-12 from the field, he finished the lat 4 games shooting 21-48, scoring 61 points on those 48 field goal attempts.
Casper Ware continued to provide points, with his 19 points coming on 7-19 shooting, including 4-13 from three point range. Again, I'd normally get on Ware more, but there were very few options creating from the perimeter on this team.
Travis Bader had by far his best game of the tournament, as he was able to find space off the ball to get up shots. He hit 4 of 9 three point shots on his way to 16 points.
And Ronald Roberts Jr continued to be a consistent force down low, scoring 12 points to go along with his 11 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block.
Virtually everybody on the team contributed. Jerami Grant continued to play better, with 8 points and 2 blocked shots, and JaKarr Sampson provided 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals.
Whether or not any of these will get invited to training camp remains to be seen. Ronald Roberts Jr. seems like the most likely, but he will be on his way to Vegas to play with the Miami Heat, and if he puts up another good showing there the Sixers are unlikely to be the only team interested in his services. Sampson also showed some promise, and could earn an invite to camp.
The Las Vegas Summer League starts today, with the Sixers first game tomorrow night at 10:30 against the Jazz. Comcast will air two Vegas games, the one at 8 pm Monday against the Cavaliers as well as the Tuesday game at 8 pm against the Suns. Both of the games will be on TCN in the Philadelphia area, and NBA TV elsewhere.
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Magnitude earthquake rocks Jamaica
A strong earthquake rocked Jamaica in mid-afternoon on Tuesday.
The quake, said to have been measured at 7.7, sent shockwaves across many areas, including in sections of the Corporate Area in Kingston.
A number of corporate entities quickly went into evacuation mode as part of their procedures for such eventualities.
There is so far no report on any damage from the earthquake.
A tsunami warning has been issued.
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Former Chelsea first team doctor Eva Carneiro rejected a £1.2m settlement from the club, documents submitted to her employment tribunal show.
Dr Carneiro is claiming constructive dismissal against the football club.
She is also bringing a separate legal action against Jose Mourinho, who left Chelsea in December, for alleged victimisation and discrimination.
Dr Carneiro's lawyer said the former Chelsea manager would face at least one day of questions at the hearing.
The case is anticipated to be heard over seven to 10 days at the London South Employment Tribunal in Croydon.
Dr Carneiro's barrister Mary O'Rourke QC told the hearing she is likely to take at least a day to cross-examine Mr Mourinho – now manager of Manchester United – who did not attend the first day of the case.
The tribunal was adjourned until 14:00 BST on Tuesday.
Legal papers submitted to the tribunal on behalf of Chelsea FC and Mr Mourinho showed Dr Carneiro had been "made an open offer of £1.2m to settle her claims".
The football club's legal team said it would show the club had taken these steps only because it believed that it was "in no-one's interests that this dispute should be determined through litigation".
"They are conscious that, whatever the facts of the matter, it is likely to be widely and incorrectly assumed that they could have avoided this coming tribunal," Chelsea's legal team added.
Dr Carneiro was criticised by the Portuguese and dropped from first-team duties after she went on to the pitch to treat Eden Hazard during Chelsea's opening Premier League game of the 2015-16 season against Swansea.
It meant that Chelsea were temporarily reduced to playing with nine men, which Mr Mourinho claimed had contributed to the resulting draw.
Afterwards he called Dr Carneiro and first team physio Jon Fearn "impulsive and naive".
Dr Carneiro did not appear on the bench again for first-team duties and left the club soon after.
But Chelsea's legal team argued that documents at the time showed Dr Carneiro did not consider Mr Mourinho's actions to be discriminatory.
"The purpose of the discrimination claim was to lift the statutory cap, in order to justify the claimant's extravagant compensation claim," the legal team argued.


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I can't imagine how scary it would be if I were pregnant right now —not being able to attend classes, and potentially not even having my husband in the room in some places if I were to labor in a hospital. Thankfully, there are virtual doula services being offered to ensure you're not alone, and to help you feel prepared to have a healthy, safe labor — whether that's in a hospital or at home, all thanks to doulas taking their work online.
So how does a "virtual doula" work? "A virtual doula can provide support via any combination of messenger support, whether it's FaceTime, a Zoom call (with more than one party if needed), etc., in addition to the standard support before heading to the hospital," says Nichole Joy, a digital doula and online childbirth educator based in Tampa. And Joy was actually a "virtual doula" before any global disaster happened. She tells Romper that she decided to be a virtual doula because "there is a gap in support for the families that choose not to hire a traditional birth doula, for various reasons. There are families in rural locations without access to a birth doula and others that simply don't want another person at their birth."
Though she's been a birth doula for nine years, Ryah Jo Silvernagel, birth doula and childbirth educator at Expecting Joy says she's been a "virtual doula" for about three weeks now. After everyone was asked to start social distancing, Silvernagel says, "This was when I and many other fellow members of my birth community decided to offer our services online. For my clients and me, the need to change and adapt was a necessity. These are scary times, but where there's a will, there is a way."
She says that while the way you receive the support is very different, the ways she and other doulas are supporting moms-to-be virtually is still the same. There's advocacy, education, encouragement, empathy, compassion, and a "working knowledge of comfort measures."
Silvernagel believes that virtual groups will continue to grow and adapt to meet the needs of their communities. So if you're a mom-to-be looking for some extra support, this list is here to help.


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Thursday morning brought investors new enthusiasm about the stock market as the tension between the U.S. and Iran continued to wane. The imminent arrival of earnings season has market participants starting to focus more on the prospects for the broader economy, and signs of a healthy holiday season have many people excited about how strong corporate financial results could be. As of 11:30 a.m. EST, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI -0.31%) had climbed 198 points to 28,943. The S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.23%) gained 19 points to 3,272, and the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -0.09%) picked up 73 points to 9,201.
Plant-based food specialist Beyond Meat (BYND -3.04%) has regained some upward momentum in the past few days after a rough ride in the second half of 2019, and investors see a lot of potential for the company to make strategic deals with major restaurant operators. Meanwhile, Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY -13.04%) dealt with ugly results for its latest quarter, raising doubts about what the future looks like for the home goods retailer.
Beyond Meat keeps cooking
Shares of Beyond Meat were up 6% on Thursday morning, adding to their gains from earlier in the week. The plant-based food specialist has gotten a lot of attention since its initial public offering last year, and despite extreme turbulence in the stock, many investors believe that the company is just now starting to hit its stride.
Much of the movement in Beyond Meat shares this week has stemmed from speculation about major restaurant chains coming up with distribution partnerships for meatless products. Comments from rival Impossible Foods about supply constraints brought into question its ability to compete for business from McDonald's, potentially leaving the field open for Beyond Meat if it can more effectively serve the fast-food giant.
Many different food-industry players are jumping into plant-based products, and that puts Beyond Meat in a strong position. Yet the big question is how much Beyond Meat can capitalize on that demand quickly -- before competitors choose to build out their own capacity to serve the new market.
Even with today's gains, Beyond Meat shares still trade for just over a third of their peak price last year. That leaves the company with a lot of work to do to catch up -- but with huge gains possible if it succeeds.
A big drop for Bed Bath & Beyond
Meanwhile, shares of Bed Bath & Beyond plunged almost 20% following the company's fiscal third-quarter financial report Wednesday night. The latest numbers from the home goods retailer weren't encouraging, instead adding to the pessimism surrounding the company.
Bed Bath & Beyond's numbers weren't pretty. The retailer reversed a year-ago profit by posting a significant net loss, and revenue fell more than 9% year over year. Comparable sales were down 8.3%, and even after taking out the impact of the shift in the timing of the Thanksgiving holiday, a 3.6% drop in adjusted comps wasn't encouraging.
New CEO Mark Tritton wasn't happy about the results, saying simply that "our performance in the third quarter was unsatisfactory and underscores the imperative for change." The CEO kept a positive attitude about Bed Bath & Beyond's long-term prospects, but the company will need a few more months to finalize a strategic plan and start moving forward again.
Investors weren't happy with Bed Bath & Beyond's decision to take away its guidance for the full fiscal year. Some fear that could mean an ugly holiday period for the retailer -- and that would mark just another challenge that could prove difficult to overcome.


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MASHPEE — The 20th annual FACE Summer Gala to support Catholic school students in the Fall River Diocese is set for Friday, July 14, at the Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee.
With a delicious multi-course dinner, entertainment by the BobKat Celtic Trio, an auction and more, an enjoyable evening for all is planned with proceeds going to FACE, or the Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Education.
FACE provides need-based scholarships to children attending Catholic schools on Cape Cod and throughout the Fall River Diocese.
Boston TV personality Billy Costa, host of WGBH-TV's High School Quiz Show, and NESN's Dining Playbook, will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the Summer Gala, which will begin with a 6 p.m. cocktail reception featuring flutist George Machon and harpist "Cy" Cynthia Gordon O'Neill.
This year's Gala program will include the inaugural presentation of two awards established in memory of two longtime dedicated supporters of FACE and its predecessor, the St. Mary's Education Fund. To recognize the "commendable years of service" offered by each, this year the first annual Sheila Dunne Feitelberg Award and first annual Al Makkay, Sr., Award will be presented to their respective spouses, Joseph H. Feitelberg of Westport and Maureen Makkay of Centerville, and their families.
Going forward, on an annual basis, the Sheila Dunne Feitelberg Award will be presented to honor a volunteer or philanthropist from Cape Cod who has contributed in an extraordinary way to Catholic education. The Al Makkay, Sr., Award will be presented each year to recognize meritorious service of an educator or student from a Catholic school on Cape Cod.
Marstons Mills resident and longtime Summer Gala planning committee member Kelley J. Spodris is serving as chairperson for this year's event.
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Venue: Council Offices, West Street, Boston
Contact: Democratic Services 01775 764454
Election of Chairman
RESOLVED: That Councillor R Gambba-Jones be elected Chairman of the Joint Committee for 2017/18.
Election of Vice Chairman
(To be from a different authority to that of the Chairman.)
RESOLVED: That Councillor Claire Rylott be elected Vice-Chairman of the Joint Committee for 2017/18.
Apologies for Absence.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors A Austin, D Brown and P E Coupland; and from A Hewitson (Environment Agency)
Declaration of Interests.
(Where a Councillor has a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest the Councillor must declare the interest to the meeting and leave the room without participating in any discussion or making a statement on the item, except where a Councillor is permitted to remain as a result of a grant of dispensation.)
No declarations were made.
To sign as a correct record the notes of the meeting of the South East Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee meeting held on 9 March 2017 (copy enclosed).
The minutes of the meeting held on 9 March 2017 were signed by the Chairman as a correct record.
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To seek approval for a revised Local Development Scheme for South East Lincolnshire (report of the Joint Policy Unit Manager enclosed).
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Consideration was given to the report of the Joint Policy Unit Manager, which sought approval for a revised Local Development Scheme (LDS) for South East Lincolnshire to take effect from 15 June 2017.
In the case of the Joint Committee, the purpose of the LDS was to provide a public statement of its programme for the production of the local development documents that related to South East Lincolnshire and for the production of its 'Statement of Community involvement' (SCI).
The LDS was essentially a project plan, a living document that could be updated and amended as and when appropriate. The current LDS was approved by the Joint Committee and came into effect on 14 March 2014, setting out a clear timetable for the preparation of the South East Lincolnshire Local Plan (the Local Plan). However, plan preparation had become increasingly complex and the current situation was no longer consistent with the LDS timetable; therefore, the LDS needed to be updated to reflect progress to date.
The 'Publication Version' of the Local Plan had recently been subject to a statutory six-week period of public consultation and officers were presently considering the comments received. This work would form the last stage in plan preparation before all relevant Local Plan documentation was submitted to the Secretary of State for examination, scheduled to take place in late June. In view of the imminent commencement of the examination process, it was important to demonstrate that the current progress in plan preparation was supported by an up-to-date LDS; therefore, the revised document attached to the report, at Appendix A, had been prepared.
The revised draft covered planned work commencing in January 2017 through to mid-2018, setting out details of the documents whose preparation would be given priority during this period. It was to be noted that such documents now included a 'Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document'. It proposed the submission of the Publication Version of the Local Plan to the Secretary of State for independent examination on 23 June 2017. It was hoped that the Local Plan could be adopted in the spring of 2018. [This was stated as 2017 in the report at paragraph 2.3 in error.]
The Joint Policy Unit Manager added that, once the Local Plan was adopted, the Joint Committee would consider whether it should continue as a single local planning authority for the preparation of local development documents (LDDs) or for the two authorities of Boston Borough Council and South Holland District Council to proceed separately in this respect. The Chairman expressed the hope that, even if the authorities did decide to proceed separately, the working relationship established between the two teams would continue.
[Councillor Mike Brookes arrived at 10.15 am]
Following submission of the Publication Version of the Local Plan to the Secretary of State, the Joint Policy Unit Manager explained that the appointment of the Inspector would be the next stage and, it was hoped, an examination would commence in October 2017 with most of the proceedings to be ... view the full minutes text for item 18.
Any other items which the Chairman decides are urgent.
Note: No other business is permitted unless by reason of special circumstances, which shall be specified in the minutes, the Chairman is of the opinion that the item(s) should be considered as a matter of urgency.
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We all know that making bread has the knack to be a long and laborious process. You have to have a dough hook to knead the bread for an infinite amount of time, wait for it to rise, and carefully monitor it while it bakes to ensure a perfect result. Not to mention the mess of flour and dough you have to scrape off your counter!
This is where the bread machine comes in. This allows you to simply mix together the ingredients for your bread and then… oh wait, there's no then!
The bread machine does the rest for you: it kneads the bread, shapes it, and bakes it to perfection. Just put the dough in and leave it to do whatever you want for the rest of the day!
The question really isn't "why use a bread maker?" It's "why not use one?"
Did you know you don't need yeast or baking powder to make bread?
Making bread by hand (using a dough hook, kneading it by hand, and baking it in a standard loaf pan)
This method of baking bread is the most common. It takes a long time, especially to knead the bread, but it's a rewarding process where you can really put your heart and soul into your product.
Ways to make bread by hand:
Using a bread pan
Make the dough as directed, kneading it and letting it rise appropriately, and finally put it into a pan to shape it.
Using a muffin tin
Make the dough as directed, kneading it and letting it rise appropriately, and roll it out into a large rectangle. Fill with desired filling- chocolate, Nutella, cocoa, cinnamon and sugar, etc, and roll it up away from you.
Cut the dough into thick 2-inch circles, and place each in a muffin tin. Let rise for the correct amount of time.
Using a deep-bottomed pan
Make the dough as directed, kneading it and letting it rise appropriately, and place it in the shape of a ball into the pan. This creates a circle shaped loaf of bread.
Free-formed bread
Make the dough as directed, kneading it and letting it rise appropriately, and shape it the way you desire (this can be little balls, cinnamon rolls, or just a fat loaf).
Benefits to using this method:
- You put love into your product, and you can feel rewarded and proud of the work you put into the bread.
- It's a way to learn more about bread- what makes it work, what doesn't.
- There's no extra cost- you're using ingredients and tools you already have and that can be used for other things.
- You can shape the bread in whichever way you want.
Drawbacks to using this method:
- It's a lot of work to make bread- you have to knead it for a long time which can be exhausting and time-consuming.
- You must monitor the bread carefully- kneading it too much and it can become tough and won't rise in the oven, too little and it won't rise properly in the oven. You also must check the oven frequently to make sure the bread isn't burning, and schedule often multiple rising times for the bread.
Making Bread Using a Bread Machine
This method is fast, easy, and reliable. Just mix the ingredients, stick them in the bread machine, and leave it be to both knead and bake the bread. You can find affordable bread machines for as little as $50 and higher end bread machines for as much as $350.
It depends on the qualities you want it to have (higher end machines can make jams, gluten free bread, and even cake). See some of our favorite machines, from affordable to top of the line.
Learn more about how bread machines work.
Benefits to using a bread maker:
- Easy and fast to use.
- You can leave it all day to knead and bake the bread; it even keeps it warm.
- No mess.
- The bread will come out with a perfect bake without you having to worry!
- Oftentimes you can make more than just bread in the bread maker.
Drawbacks to using a bread maker:
- They're expensive- it's an investment.
- You can only make the bread in one shape- whichever shape your bread maker makes.
- It's not as fun as you're not relying on yourself to actually bake the product.
Final thoughts
Baking bread by hand can be fun, but it is a work-intensive process. Despite this, you really do put your love into that bread and can truly be proud of the result.
On the other hand, there's a possibility of the bread being a disaster: burned, shaped weirdly, too dry, too dense, etc. With a bread machine you get a quick bread by putting almost no work in, and it comes out perfectly.
You do have to pay for that bread machine though, and it's not a very rewarding process. Ultimately it really depends on your situation.
If you want to create a true homemade bread and learn how to make a loaf perfectly by hand, use the hand method. If you want bread fast and don't have time to go through that process, a bread machine is perfect.
Either way, with practice, or no practice with the bread machine, you'll eventually be able to produce the perfect bread!
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I'm expecting somewhere between $50,000 - $60,000.
If you know the pay for the position you are applying for. Then giving a figure is not that bad. Just state something a little higher with a small range included
I know that the average pay for this position is roughly around $45,000, but because I have a couple years more experience, I would want something around $48,000 to $50,000.
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Since the 2016 presidential election, there have been multiple changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). What are they and how have they impacted healthcare access, cost, and quality?
Questions to be addressed in your research include:
· What is the status of those who were newly covered?
· What are exchanges and how are different States approaching them?
· What does the Medicaid program have to do with the ACA?
· How have health insurance premiums been affected?
· What variables are in play in the political debate over the impact of the ACA on cost, access, and quality of care?
· What are some of the key challenges facing state and national policymakers given the current status?
· On balance, has the ACA been a good or bad law? Provide a clear, fact-based, non-emotional justification for your conclusion.
On balance, is the ACA a good or bad law? Provide a clear, fact-based, non-emotional justification for your conclusion.
Team projects occur in almost all health care worksites. This project encourages student-to-student interaction, the use of technology, and learning. You will be assigned to a team by the beginning of Week 2.
Your project will take the form of a 10 – 15-minute multimedia presentation. You will publish your presentation to an Internet site (like Google, YouTube or your own website) and post the link to the project in the Group Presentation Assignment folder. Your presentation may contain: a PowerPoint Slideshow, a website, a video… the choice is yours. Be as creative as you can. An associated transcript with all the references is required.
Here are some suggestions for creating and posting your project:
If you are into videos and YouTube, you likely already know how to create a video and post it to YouTube. Mac computers come with iMovie and PCs come with MovieMaker; both are easy to use tools for editing video. You can use a video camera to record your presentation. You don't need anything fancy; the webcam on your laptop or even your phone will record video appropriate for this project. You could use a screen capture software to record the screen activities of your laptop. Quicktime Pro and Camtasia are solutions you can use for screen capture. Once downloaded and running on your machine, they allow you to record screen activity and save that recording as a movie file. There are many screen capture options available and some of them are either free or come with a free 30-day trial. Here is a web article that reviews 17 different free solutions for capturing your screen. Recording a video with either a camera or screen capture, then editing it with iMovie or MovieMaker is what I would suggest.
Another free screen capture program, not listed at the link above, is Easyvid: http://www.ezvid.com/. It is well worth a look.
If you are not familiar with any of this, you can use PowerPoint to make a movie. Simply produce a slideshow in PowerPoint and record narration/timing in the slideshow settings. When you save the file, save it "as a movie". This will create your movie file.
Uploading your presentation to YouTube is also fairly simple. If you do not have a YouTube account, it is free and simple to set up. All you need is an email address. In fact, if you have a Gmail account, you already have a YouTube account. Go to Youtube.com and register for a free account. Once you sign in, there will be an "Upload" button at the center top of your screen. Click upload and locate the movie file you saved. Be sure, in your YouTube settings, to make the movie either "Public" or "Unlisted"… No one but you will be able to see a movie that is set to "Private". Once the movie is uploaded, navigate to it and copy the link in the address bar. Post the link to your presentation in the Team Presentation folder.
If you have trouble with any of this, there are many videos on YouTube and other tutorials on the Internet that will give you great ideas. Have fun with this assignment and be creative. You are not limited to just making a movie and posting it to YouTube. You may want to try an interesting presentation tool called Prezi. This tool allows you to create very fun, interesting, online presentations. You can even invite collaborators to create your Prezis with you. Check out the site and I encourage you to look for new and different ways to present your ideas. You can give your 10 – 15-minute presentation in any creative way you can think of.


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T'is the season to give, and as many of us begin our pursuit of gift buying, it is essential to remind ourselves of the impact of generosity.
Generosity has a boomerang effect. The initial action is to give something to someone else. Then, as a result, you make your recipient feel loved, seen, and valued. That, in turn, then makes you feel fulfilled.
Generosity is a key to happiness and fulfillment. That's why this season of giving is warm, friendly, with song and the smell of freshly baked cookies. Our collective acts of generosity trigger so much goodness – it truly becomes the most wonderful time of the year.
Your giving reminds those in need of the goodness of the world. When you use your generosity to make an impact and change lives, the boomerang effect you will receive may be so significant that it could knock you off your feet.
At Rock to the Future, we provide free music, mentoring, and college/career readiness programs for Philadelphia youth who usually wouldn't have access. Our students build skills that will live with them for a lifetime. We believe that the magic of music combined with the magic of the giving season will inspire youth to realize and attain their dreams.
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A material with photoinduced deformation ability is essential for the development of photomechanical actuators powered by visible light such as the endless solar light. In this study, amorphous carbon (a-C) films were prepared by radio-frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering of a graphite target in an Ar atmosphere and were observed to deform under visible light illumination. The deformation of the non-hydrogenated a-C films with photon irradiation and the rise in temperature due to the photothermal effects were studied using a a-C/ultra-thin SiO2 substrate bimorph specimen. The photoinduced deformation in these films is based on energy conversion from photons to kinetics. With an increase in the deposition temperatures from 473 K to 873 K, the films shifted to graphite-like structures. The temperature of the films under illumination increased with increasing deposition temperature, due to the photothermal effects in the graphite clusters of the films. Meanwhile, maximum deformation was achieved in the film deposited at 573 K, and thereafter deformation decreased with increasing deposition temperature. Carbon-based materials such as carbon nanotubes are known to undergo photoinduced deformation owing to photothermal effects; however, the photoinduced deformation in a-C films occurs via different kinetic pathways without these photothermal effects.
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Anyone who believes that dogs and other pets are simply an add-on needs to think again. Social media is full of descriptions and photos of people's 'fur babies', and 'pet parents' are prepared to spend plenty of money in pursuit of their pet's happiness. You might argue that the best way to do that would be by spending more time with them. But, the proliferation of dog-walking and pet-sitting services suggests that you would be at odds with the zeitgeist.
If you need a pet-sitter or dog-walker, what is your first port of call? Many pet owners are increasingly turning to online marketplaces such as Rover, the world's largest network of '5-star pet sitters and dog walkers', which provide both convenience and confidence.
Dog- and pet-related services are big business
Owler lists at least 10 businesses that are 'similar or alternatives' to Rover, many with revenue over $100 million. Rover itself has an estimated annual revenue of $120 million, and has already bought three of its competitors, GoFetch in 2019, London-based DogBuddy in 2018 and DogVacay in 2017. It has also invested in Brazilian company DogHero, and started expanding into cat care in 2019. It has raised over $375 million across 11 rounds of funding since its foundation in 2011. Its most recent funding round, in May 2018, was for $30 million.
Rover's marketing is based on 'pets as family'
Rover says that it aims to connect 'pet parents' with sitters who will 'treat their pets like family', and wants to help ensure that everyone can have a dog or a pet if they wish. The platform's over 300,000 sitters operate in more than 34,000 cities in 10 different countries. More than 95% of reviews are five-star. Rover also boasts that a service is booked via the platform every minute. On its social media—Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest—Rover describes itself as 'the Dog People', making clear that its sitters are there as much for the dogs as for the peace of mind of their owners.
Rover offers several different services for both dogs and cats
There are five main services. Boarding is where the pet will stay at the sitter's house overnight. In 'doggy daycare', similarly, the pet will be at the sitter's house, but during the day. Alternatives are dog-walking, in 30-minute slots, a drop-in service, where the sitter will visit your house and your pet during the day, and house-sitting, where the sitter will remain at your house, looking after your pet while you are away.
Rover's services are supported by technology and expertise
Rover understands that pet owners need to have confidence in their sitters. As well as asking users to provide reviews, it offers the Rover Guarantee, 24/7 support, vet consultations and GPS walk tracking. The Rover Guarantee covers costs in the event of certain injuries or damages resulting from care provided during a Rover-booked service. These include vet costs for a dog who is being looked after, or where a 'Rover dog' has injured a dog-sitter's dog and the owner would be liable, as well as damage to a pet owner's property caused by a sitter.
As well as a platform, Rover also provides information for pet owners
Via its site TheDogPeople, Rover provides advice and information for pet owners about issues as diverse as puppy breath (and how to brush your dog's teeth) and when you should be concerned about dog sneezing. Its information is from vets retained by the site. It also shares fun stories about dogs, such as this one about an old dog who kept howling in his new home, and facilitates photo sharing and the sending of 'Rover Cards'. All this serves to demonstrate the community nature of the marketplace, and emphasise the 'family feel' of Rover.
Rover has received a number of tech awards and accolades
These include Next Tech Titan in Geekwire's awards for the Pacific Northwest in 2019, and a Tech Impact Award from Seattle Business in 2018. It was also named one of the world's 50 most innovative companies by Fast Company in 2018. Philip Kimmey, the company's co-founder and Director of Software Development was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year for 2018 by GeekWire, and listed as one of '30 under 30' in 2017 by Forbes. Aaron Easterly, the CEO, was named CEO of the Year by GeekWire in 2016, and the company has also received a number of accolades for being a good place to work.
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While trying to federate ArcGIS Enterpise I received the error shown below.
java.lang.RuntimeException: java.lang.Exception: Server returned HTTP status code 301. Requested URL: https :// XXX.XXX.XXX:7443/arcgis/sharing/rest/portals/self/servers
I've also noticed while loading all the components of an Enterprise system (Portal, Server, Data Store) that it is extremely delicate and I've had to jump through many hoops to get this far. I'm at a roadblock now. This is also the second time I've installed all the software because of other issues.
A 301 HTTP response means that the request was redirected. When do you see that error? In the portal website or are you federating through Portaladmin? Did you define the privatePortalURL in the system properties?
I've also noticed while loading all the components of an Enterprise system (Portal, Server, Data Store) that it is extremely delicate
What do you mean loading? When installing the software, things are delicate? When the software is installed and configured, things stop working?
Hello Quinn,
I got this error when I was trying to access portaladmin. I create a ssl certificate request from ArcGIS Server admin.
In Subject alternative Name I used my public url as suggested in esri documentation. DNS:mapas.gmtgis.net
after change and select that cert in IIS, I got the error
Any idea?
Did you modify your hosts file on the VM for any reason to point mapas.gmtgis.net to your VM IP?


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What is one of the biggest challenges clinicians face with fitting AFO's?
The answer is simple, the shoes. Most shoes are simply not deep enough or wide enough to accommodate the ankle foot orthosis (AFO). Patients generally do not want to wear just one pair of shoes, they want multiple options to wear with their AFO's. Patients often complain that they have to buy two pairs of shoes in two different sizes, because they need a bigger shoe to fit the AFO. A solution is now available! The TurboMed XTERN AFO solves this problem with innovation and comfort.
XTERN is a unique AFO because it attaches to the outside of the patient's shoe.
Patients who have drop foot and are unable to dorsiflex their foot through the swing phase of their gait are the best candidates for the XTERN. It is a dorsiassist, posterior leaf spring, off the shelf AFO. The unique design has no contact with the skin, except for the calf, where the cuff secures to the leg. Thus, preventing skin breakdown and rubbing injuries to the foot. The TurboMed is appropriate for many levels of drop foot. However, contraindications include patients with Genu recurvatum, clonus, tone or limited dorsiflexion range of motion.
A clip, zip-tied to the toe box of the shoe, holds the AFO onto the shoe. Therefore, the clip rests proximally on the sole of the shoe. A simple zip-tie attached to the distal clip of a shoe makes transferring the AFO from shoe to shoe quick and easy. The system includes five clips and a handful of zip-ties.
It's unique design allows patients to comfortably run, walk, and even hike in the XTERN for long distances. Wear conditions tested include; during marathons, triathlons, endurance activities and outdoor adventures. The XTERN fits on high hiking footwear and winter or safety boots, unlike conventional foot drop braces. In our experience, patients love the TurboMed AFO and enjoy it's fit and function.
If you're interested in the TurboMed AFO, contact us to schedule a free appointment with one of our certified orthotists.
For more information about TurboMed, visit their website.
The TurboMed Can Be Used With:
Trainers/Running Shoe
Lace and Velcro-Fastening Shoes/Boots
Walking Shoes/Boots
Safety Work Boots/shoes
Dress Shoes
*Article contribution made by Gerald Lunsford, WCBL Certified/Licensed Orthotist


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Toca Life: World
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- OS versionAndroid 4.4+
Toca Life: World is an educational product created for children's audience. In this game, the gamer will be able to discover a lot of new things. The player will find himself in a large world with a lot of interesting details and objects. Here the user will be able to demonstrate their creative abilities. You can also interact with different items here, as well as come up with your own story. At the disposal of the player will be fifty locations, as well as a lot of characters. The player will find a lot of exciting activities that will have a great time. Before the player opens a whole universe filled with various possibilities. The control system here is created convenient.
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The state Department of Fish and Wildlife decided on Wednesday to keep the commercial Dungeness season closed until all or part of the coast is clear of the deadly toxin that has been found in some of the crabs.
Fish and Wildlife Director Charlton Bonham said fears of customers being poisoned by domoic acid outweighed the economic damage to the crabbing industry. Bonham said the decision will be reconsidered if state health officials determine that the toxin danger has ended either statewide or south of the Mendocino-Sonoma county line. Concerns over domoic acid -- a dangerous neurotoxin that can cause seizures or even death -- have so far delayed the season for over three months.
The California Department of Health announced last week that recreational fishing for Dungeness crabs was permitted south of Point Reyes. But they advised that diners should remove the guts and cook the crabs by steaming or boiling them and then discard the water used.
By this point in the season, Don Marshall would have pulled up around $140,000 worth of Dungeness crab. He spends more than half that amount on his business costs alone.


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The press conference following the National Security Council on Thursday will start at 1:30 PM, according to the Belgian Prime Minister.
Belgium's National Security Council met on Thursday morning from 9:00 AM to discuss the next stage of the deconfinement strategy.
Last week, the Council decided to postpone its decision on whether or not the country could enter into Phase 5 from August by a week, to see how the figures would evolve.
De persconferentie na de Nationale Veiligheidsraad zal plaatsvinden om 13u30. La conférence de presse après le Conseil National de Sécurité aura lieu à 13h30.— Sophie Wilmès (@Sophie_Wilmes) July 23, 2020
The press conference – available online – is expected to tackle the new restrictions that could be introduced to prevent the increasing infections from becoming a second wave. The broadcast will be available here:
Maïthé Chini
The Brussels Times


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Northern, Central win in Inter-Zonal State women Cricket C'shipFebruary 11, 2021, Guwahati
Reference: https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/local-sports/northern-central-win-in-inter-zonal-state-women-cricket-cship-524184
Northern Assam and Central Assam won their respective matches in the 1st Kanaklata Baruah Inter-Zonal State women Cricket Championship here today. Northern Assam thrashed Upper Assam at the ACA Stadium by 100 runs while in the other game held at the same venue Central Assam beat Lower Assam by four wickets.
Brief scores: Northern Assam 198-6 (50 overs), RuhinaPegu 54, JintumoniKalita 38no; Upper Assam 98 (39.2 overs).


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I used this blanket pattern and yes, it's super easy & fun to make. It looks complicated but trust me, the pattern has an easy technique and you'll be super proud of yourself when you've finished a row, then another, then another!
The yarn, well it's became a new favourite I mean check out those colours! I actually purchased more than what I would use so I would have plenty of leftovers to play with! You can get the yarn from here or here.
I made the blanket into a baby blanket size for a friend who was having a baby. This friend is awesome, she came to visit me in hospital when I had my baby girl (whereas no family came to visit me). She also knocked on my door about a week after I got home with Laney bearing a fully cooked roast chicken dinner with all the vegies. She also dropped off another dinner on a different night and then surprised me with a homemade cake for my birthday too. So she is very special to me, she not only cares about me but my kids too and although I'm way older than her, she never makes me feel old! My kids absolutely adore her as well, so we wanted to make her something extra special.
And speaking of my baby girl (who turns 3 next month), here she is modelling the new blanket:
Isn't she the cutest?!
Anyway, one last shot of the blanket before I say farewell for today.
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Whether you've got new or old friends you want to know better, these fun icebreakers for adults, questions and all, will help you connect deeper or reconnect after time apart.
Because what do you say next, to help move the conversation forward? How do you break those awkward silences?
This can be hard going if you're shy yourself or not natural at starting conversations. And even if you're experienced at socialising, you don't want to reach a point where your friends are tired of the same questions.
That's why I've created this list, so you never run out of things to say. I'm using these particular icebreakers to warm up the conversation… to create conversation. That's the opposite of how icebreakers are normally used, e.g. To break the ice and get everyone chatting.
These fun icebreakers can be used in different ways
You can write them on strips of paper and put them in a bowl. If you're entertaining at home, you can include the bowl as part of the dinner conversation, invite guests to pull out a strip and ask a question.
Alternatively, you can keep the questions on your phone and scroll the ones you want to ask, to slip into conversation.
You can also turn them into a group game. Again, you'll have your strips of paper in a bowl. Your guests take it in turn to throw a dice. The person who rolls the highest number pulls out a strip and asks everyone the question.
Entertaining only one or two friends?
Just slip your questions into conversation playfully. Maybe a little wine can help, or even be played during a wine party.
Make sure when you're using these questions, to be natural about them. Avoid making it feel like an interview. Make sure everyone gets to take turns being the master of the round, otherwise if you're playing these icebreakers for adults, questions being asked are going to get boring fast.
Let's get started.
Icebreakers for adults: questions about things you enjoy doing
These questions are centred on memories and favourite experiences. We all remember our favourite vacation, right? The last movie we saw, the hobbies we enjoy.
1. What was the best job you've ever had? And the worst?
2. What's the best vacation you've EVER taken?
3. What's the most recent movie/book that you've seen/read?
4. Tell us about your first kiss.
5. What's your favorite town/city in the world? Why?
6. Share with us a fun experience you've had recently.
7. Sing a few lines of a song you love. (Don't tell them the name; let them guess)
8. Tell us your earliest childhood memory.
9. What's your favorite sport or physical activity?
10. What's your favorite dish to cook for friends? For just you?
11. Describe the best museum/gig/play/game you've ever been to.
12. What's the worst haircut you've ever had?
Icebreakers for adults: questions about your personal philosophy
Everyone has values. Everyone's searching for something. Everyone lives a certain way and has made specific decisions in order to do so. I find learning about why my friends do what they do fascinating.
13. What's your morning ritual like?
14. How do you like to spend a rainy day?
15. Describe your own outlook on life in six words.
16. Can you share one quote or saying you love, that keeps you going in life?
17. If you could invite four famous people to dinner, who would you choose and why?
18. If you could replay a fun (or deep or big) moment in your life, what would you choose?
19. What would be a perfect afternoon for you?
20. Describe one past action (big or small) you took to improve the quality of your life.
21. Which person in your life do you most admire? Why?
Icebreakers for adults: questions that press your buttons
When I say "press your buttons", I mean something that gets your friends thinking a bit deeper. Nothing too provocative in these questions, mind you, but each question touches on something a bit deeper than the first 12 questions.
22. If you were mayor for the day, what three things would you change about your city?
23. Describe the most terrifying situation you've ever been in.
24. If you could go back in time and change history, what would you change? Why?
25. What's the most anti-establishment thing you've ever done?
26. What would you do in life if you knew you couldn't fail?
27. If you saw someone getting mugged in the street, what would you do?
28. Describe one experience you've had where you took a huge leap of faith.
29. What was one new experience you tried that, at the time, was completely unknown or uncomfortable to you?
30. Describe a real-life situation where you stood up for someone/something.
Icebreakers for adults: questions that reveal something new
These questions are a bit of extension of questions 22 to 30, in that they require your friends to think a bit. But these questions are more personal, more intimate I think.
31. Who were two role models you looked up to as a kid?
32. The last outlandish/wild thing you did – tell us about it.
33. What's the naughtiest present you've ever received?
34. What three things do you love about your friends? And three you could do without?
35. What is your favorite smell? What memory does it remind you of?
36. What's one favorite thing you do by yourself?
37. Share one bizarre encounter you've had in life (could be at work, personal, from travel, with friends).
38. Share one thing you didn't understand about the world when you were a kid.
39. Describe an embarrassing moment you've had.
40. Share a personal fact no one would ever guess about you.
Having a few fun icebreakers for adults, questions and all, are useful for those awkward times when friendships need a bit of a boost. Your friends will appreciate the effort you've taken to bring your friendship closer. Learning something new even with your old friends will always ensure your relations stay fresh. I wish you luck with these efforts.
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