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The products featured in 3 Ways To Use Beige Eyeshadow were purchased by me or provided for editorial consideration. All opinions are 100% my own.
Whether they're matte, shimmery, satin, a little lighter or a little darker, there's no question that beige-toned eyeshadows are ubiquitous in nearly every makeup palette and in every eyeshadow line you'll come across. I have a beige, you have a beige. So much beige!
I am all about multi-tasking and also love hacks. In that light, I'm presenting to you a beauty tutorial featuring beauty hacks that show you multiple ways to use all of those beige eyeshadows we have in our lives. So, when I say "beige", what I'm referring to are the lighter colors on the side of the eyeshadow spectrum. Could they be better classified as "off white" or even "white"? Perhaps, but for simplicities sake, let's call them all "beige".
In the event you don't have a beige eyeshadow in your life, I have one suggestion that's appropriate for a wide marray of skin tones and doesn't cost more than $1! It's Wet n Wild single eyeshadow in Brulee. This matte eyeshadow is so smooth, so easy to use and is the perfect light eyeshadow to use for one of the variety of purposes I'm about to show you.
1 – Get Your Highlight On!
Yes! Use either a matte or shimmery beige to highlight the center of your nose, the tops of your cheekbones, the middle of your forehead and right on top of your lips on the cupid's bow. If you're really feeling a glow, mix a bit of shimmery eyeshadow in with your foundation for an overall subtle glow.
2 – Plump Up Your Lips
Adding a lighter color eyeshadow to the middle of your lips (after you've applied lip color) is a tried and true way of giving the illusion of fuller lips. It really does make a difference!
3 – Enhance Your Inner Tear Duct
One of my all time favorite eyeshadow application tips is to place a shimmery color right on the inner tearduct of your eye. It's a tip from Kevyn Aucoin I've used for years and it really does add to the eye makeup experience.
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I read today that Google has ended it's "search as u type" feature because of the use of smartphones. Makes sense to me. I never really utilized that particular feature. I did and d however utilize there autocomplete. Sometimes I find it amusing when Google tries to read my mind. In fact sometimes i type in something totally off the wall just to let Google know that it CAN'T read my mind.
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Activities ~ Villa del Palmar Flamingos
You will find many activities to keep you busy while staying at Villa Del Palmar Flamingos. You can relax by the pool, or join in on the many activities with your friends, new and old.
You will find many activities to keep you busy while staying at Villa Del Palmar Flamingos. You can relax by the pool, or join in on the many activities with your friends, new and old.
When it comes to resort activities, feel free to do as little or as much as you want. Relax in our lagoon-style pool or let the activities staff keep you entertained! We also offer a wide range of theme nights daily. The below is a list of activities that the resort offers. Please ask the front desk for an activity schedule.
|Water Balloons
|Theme Night Shows
|Cocktail Mixing Class
|Dance Lessons
|Water Volleyball
|Cooking Classes
|Beach Volleyball
|Aqua Aerobics
|Black Jack
|Fitness Center*
|Spanish Lessons
|Paddle Board Lessons
|Aqua Aerobics
|Trivia Games
We have nightly shows and activities so that you can finish your day off right! Enjoy entertainment such as Mexican Fiestas, Mayan Shows, Safari Nights, and Beach Parties. Please note that shows and activities are weather dependent and may vary with the seasons.
Kids Club
Do you want your children to do something else besides swimming? We offer you our Kids Club called Kids in Paradise. Here we offer many fun activities for your children and they will love it! Kids in Paradise is open daily from 9:30 am-4:00 pm for children 4-12 years old.
|Pool Games
|Beach Games
|Face Painting
|Sand Castle Building
|Arts & Crafts
|Pool Game
|Water Polo
|Futbol Soccer
|Paddle Board Lessons
The resort is situated on a tranquil beach, and only a short distance from downtown Puerto Vallarta. Countless activities fill the weekly calendar, from beach safaris to Spanish classes to jungle tours and more. Ask your concierge for more information.
|Whale Watching
|Bird Watching
|Downtown Puerto Vallarta
|ATV & RZR Tours
|Zip line
|Off road Adventure
|Tequila Tasting
|Horseback Riding
|City Tours
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Up ComingWhidbey Island RendezvousAugust 9th, 2019Sponsored by Greene's Gunshop 4778 Monkey Hill RD Oak Harbor, WA
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Latest on the Flood and Water Management Act 2010
Private sewers and lateral drains in Wales and England which were laid as at 01 July 2011 transferred to the sewerage Undertakers (water companies) on 1 October 2011.
The Welsh Government has announced that Section 42 of the Flood and Water Management act 2010 will be implemented on 1 October 2012. After which, all new sewers and lateral drains connecting to a public sewer will be adopted by the sewerage undertakers that are wholly or mainly in Wales (i.e. those within the Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water operating area). Adoption is expected to occur on occupation of the home, although final confirmation of that is awaited.
In addition the Welsh Government has published 'Draft Standards for new gravity foul sewers and lateral drains' and 'Guidance on the mandatory adoption of sewers and lateral drains and on the Welsh Ministers' Standards for gravity foul sewers and lateral drains'. They can be found here:
The introduction of this new process, in Wales, will trigger another transfer of private sewers and lateral drains connected to the public system between 1 July 2011 and 1 October 2012. This will happen on 1 April 2013.
The changes include a 12 month transitional period in which development with prior approval from the Local Authority or for which an appropriate notice has been submitted can commence as planned without the need to comply without the new requirement for standards, if work has started by 01 October 2013.
The date for the equivalent adoption of new sewers and lateral drains in England is still awaited to be announced by DEFRA.
A summary of the responses to the consultation on the implementation of provisions on Sustainable Drainage Systems in England has been published by defra and may be viewed here:
Consultation on the implementation of provisions on Sustainable Drainage Systems in Wales is yet to be announced by the Welsh Government.
NHBC is continuing to assist Lloyds Register in the development of the Sewerage Infrastructure Registration scheme (SIRS).
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This week's featured album art is a plug for our upcoming listening party on Sunday, featuring the music of Ornette Coleman. Atlantic released the album Ornette! in 1962 as a follow-up to his infamous Free Jazz: A Collective Improvisation from the prior year. The latter featured a painting by Abstract Expressionist Jackson Pollock and the former features an equally frenetic design by John Jagel, whose son Jason is continuing in his footsteps by designing album covers for such hip-hop artists as Madlib and MF Doom. W.R.U. track from the Ornette! album below.
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Dec 28, 2017
New & Noteworthy Cabo Resorts
It's no secret that Los Cabos, Mexico is a travel destination hotspot for a good portion of the year. Mexico has a sunny place in our hearts, which we are sure you already know based on our guides to Los Cabos, Punta Mita, and Loreto to name a few. From the lively golden beaches and nightlife to the trendy oceanfront restaurants, Cabo has plenty to offer and resorts are popping up everywhere!
We recently had the opportunity to stay at the Sheraton Grand Los Cabos, Hacienda Del Mar and boy, was it magical! The magic continued when we were given a tour of the new Luxury Collection hotel, Solaz Los Cabos, also owned by Marriott International (which is set to open late March 2018). So grab yourself a margarita, sit back, and relax because this travel guide is jam-packed with exciting details and new & noteworthy Cabo resorts you won't want to miss out on!
Where To Stay
Sheraton Grand Los Cabos
Sheraton Grand Los Cabos, Hacienda Del Mar
If you are looking for the hacienda feel of old Mexico, the Sheraton Grand Los Cabos is the place to be. Located in the upscale enclave of Cabo del Sol, the resort overlooks the Sea of Cortez and has an atmosphere that is reminiscent of a quaint seaside village. With five pools (including an oceanfront infinity pool as well as a swim-up bar…yes we said swim up bar!). It is extremely easy to keep calm, cool and relaxed while here!
The relaxation continued at the resort's European-style Cactus spa which offered a peaceful sanctuary to relax and rejuvenate while indulging in their best pampering services. If you are looking for something a little more active, the nearby Cabo del Sol Golf Resort offers two golf courses (desert course and ocean course) where players of all skill levels can enjoy an unforgettable round whilst taking in all of the breathtaking views.
Solaz Los Cabos
Although Solaz is not quite finished yet, it is most definitely an architectural gem designed in harmony with its seaside environment, at the union of Baja's most coveted destinations—Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. With a coastline that stretches from the Sea of Cortez to the Pacific Ocean and 350 sunny days a year, Los Cabos is Mexico's haven for international elite. We were able to score a tour and see all of the beauty come to life right in front of our eyes! All of the rooms will have state of the art technology and a fresh modern look coupled with the traditional Mexican art, culture, and landscape. If you are a traveler looking to enrich your overall travel experience, Solaz will definitely be the place for you!
What To Eat
SUR Beach House
Sunset de Mona Lisa: Not only is the Sunset de Mona Lisa one of the most romantic spots in Cabo, but it also has one of the most outstanding oceanfront views! There is not a bad seat in the house at this fine dining Mediterranean restaurant. With a Michelin star trained chef creating the freshest cuisine, you will without a doubt experience the richest flavors and most tantalizing aromas.
De Cortez Restaurant: De Cortez Restaurant at the Sheraton Grand Los Cabos Hacienda del Mar was our favorite dining spot on the property! The ambiance couldn't have been more enchanting and the attentive service made the night absolutely wonderful. With seasonal land and sea menu options, and oceanfront dining, you are guaranteed to have a dazzling experience from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave!
SUR Beach House: If you are looking to enjoy a chic lunch spot, you're in luck, because the SUR Beach House is one of the most stylish restaurants located on the most swimmable shoreline in Los Cabos! We enjoyed some of the most refreshing cocktails and dishes inspired by Mexico, Peru, and Asia while watching the beachgoers have some fun in the sun! One of our favorite parts was the beautiful al fresco rooftop banquet area upstairs that was absolutely perfect for events and weddings!
What To Do
Don't get us wrong, we definitely lounged by one of the many pools at the Sheraton and enjoyed a cocktail or two on the beach, but we also saved some time for fun activities around the city. From touring a blown glass factory to cooking classes to setting sail on the open water, there is plenty to do and see in Los Cabos!
We had the pleasure of learning how to make a spicy and colorful Mexican pizza with some of the best chefs on property at the Sheraton Grand Los Cabos. Although they came out in all shapes and sizes, they tasted phenomenal (and that's what counts right?!). Next, we got to experience the ocean breeze in our hair and the crystal blue waters beneath our feet during our time of luxury sailing at the Sea of Cortez by Cabo Adventures.
If you are looking for an authentic experience, the blown glass tour is just that. Each item is unique and one of a kind in its own special way and make for incredible souvenirs or glassware for your home! We ended our stay with an intimate bonfire on the beach right on the sand in front of De Cortez Restaurant filled with s'mores, champagne and lasting memories.
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Ruth Slenczynska: The Last of the Great Romantics
Ruth Slenczynska is the last living musical link to Sergei Rachmaninoff.
About Ruth Slenczynska
Ruth Slenczynska, American pianist, was born in Sacramento, California on January 15, 1925. Her father, Josef Slenczynski, a violinist, imposed a rigorous and disciplinary practice routine on her beginning at age three. She gave her first recital at age four and took lessons with Arthur Schnabel, Egon Petri, Alfred Cortot, Joseph Hofmann, and even performed for Sergei Rachmaninoff. She performed her debut in Berlin at age six, and made her debut in Paris with a full orchestra at age seven. She became an instant musical sensation in Europe, heralded as the first child prodigy since Mozart. However, the strain of practice and the touring schedule imposed upon her by her father caused great emotional stress upon her, and by the age of fifteen she withdrew from performing.
Ms. Slenczynska applied and was accepted to the University of California where she met fellow student George Born. The two eloped after a short engagement in 1944 and remained married until 1953 when the marriage ended in divorce. In 1954, the artist resumed her concert career and established herself as a pianist of impeccable technique and considerable musical insight. In 1964, she accepted a full-time position at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville as Artist-in-Residence, a title she retained until 1987. Ms. Slenczynska married in 1967 to Dr. James Kerr, a professor of political science at SIUE. She published a book of memoirs, Forbidden Childhood (NY, 1957), which deals with life as a child prodigy, and a book on piano technique, Music at Your Fingertips: Aspects of Pianoforte Technique (NY, 1961).
Ruth's life changed dramatically with the death of her beloved husband in 2001. She completed her remaining part-time teaching assignments at the university, moved to New York City, and accepted an Artist-in-Residence teaching position at Soochow University in Taipei, Taiwan for the 2002-2003 academic year. While in Taiwan, Ruth was invited to perform in Japan, a first for the 78-year-old pianist. This led to subsequent trips to Japan and a highly-acclaimed series of six CD recordings under the Liu MAER label, entitled The Art of Ruth Slenczynska. The fourth CD in the series was recorded in Okayama one week after her 80th birthday. The program included the Chopin Ballades and Scherzi and ten selections from Prokofiev's ballet Cinderella, Op. 97.
In May 2005, Ruth Slenczynska culminated her 80th birthday year public performances with a "final" three-concerto program with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. There, she performed the Liszt Piano Concerto #1, Chopin's Piano Concerto #2, and Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto #1 to an enthusiastic capacity audience.
Although not giving large public piano concerts any more, Ruth Slenczynska maintains an active musical life. She teaches private students in New York City, gives master classes, and acts as a juror for various piano competitions.
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Dr. NIDHI SINGH – INTERNAL MEDICINE
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Best Price range LAPTOP Gaming Circumstances For 2017 Beneath $50, $one hundred, And $200
Computer systems and computer programs play a central role in business, communication, science, entertainment and drugs. As the vary of laptop applications continues to develop, so does the demand for pc scientists. Pc Science is an ever-altering discipline that research the idea, design and implementation of pc applications and methods. You'll be taught to make use of computing and knowledge technology to help solve the problems that we face in business, science and society as we speak and people that we'll face tomorrow. BG (Earlier than Google) is a distant memory. When the pc is fried, or the Web goes down, life is more difficult. I can't just zip over to weather dot com to examine the temp, or download a recipe for the cake I need to bake. I believe I'm addicted, however I enjoy the habit, so NO to anyone who is attempting to rehabilitate me! LOL! Blessings!
While display sizes will not be as crucial, the screen decision is important. A better display screen decision will permit more area for a number of windows. 1920×1080 pixels is the most really helpful as a result of it is the 1080p true HD high quality. Laptops, videos, and flicks lately are coming in 3k, 4k high quality. So, 2k is the naked minimum.
Due to our low priced vary of printers and scanners , you can now enjoy all the benefits of a fully-kitted workstation at house. Takealot stocks wireless printer-scanner combos; three-in-one models capable of copy, scan, and print; laser printers and picture printers that offer professional results; inexpensive inkjet units; and ink and toner packs able to deal with all printing jobs.
If the defend and motherboard are aligned appropriately, start mounting the motherboard by placing screws (cosy solely, do not over tighten as you might crack the motherboard) all over the place that you have a standoff for it. Computer automation is the use of control techniques to function a collection of devices in the house, workplace or industrial establishments. Widespread devices that may be controlled this manner embrace telephone networks, ships, aircraft, home electronics and industrial facilities.
This designation is given by the Canadian Data Processing Society (CIPS), the national affiliation of IT professionals, which is also answerable for the analysis and accreditation of the Bachelor of Computer Science applications in Canada in addition to the code of ethics for IT professionals in Canada. The designation is awarded to Carleton graduates following two years of skilled employment. No further exams are required.


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Mmmmm……a romance with the out-of-doors!
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Just when you thought you'd seen it all, along comes a luxurious product that inspires vision and dreams. The 'Nanawall' created in Redlands, CA, opens your door and mind to exhilaration. Bringing the out-of-doors in, the Nanawall inspires a romance with your surroundings. Enjoy sea breezes all day long, sleep in your living room under the stars, and entertain guests blending indoor and outdoor spaces in your own home. Energy efficient walls of glass made of folding French Door panels, the Nanawall combines vision and practicality in a trend-setting look that is sure to inspire both conversation and dreams!
This stunning beach house in Kennebunk Beach has placed a 21-foot Nanawall door system below a barrel ceiling of select fir, enabling a camera-lens vision of the sunrise and sunset from your living room sofa while delighting in the sounds and smells of the sea. Incorporating every cutting edge technology into it's beautiful architectural design – radiant underfloor heating, solar heated domestic hot water, floating sinks, ipod docks, indoor and outdoor speakers, elevated flow-through foundation and so much more – this home offers a perfect blend of state-of-the-art technology and understated luxury. Indulge yourself and let the romance begin….


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LaCie shows Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 with two M.2 SSDs
LaCie shows thier latest and greatest Thunderbolt storage products
By Paul Alcorn from Jan 10, 2014 @ 20:44 CST
CES 2014 -LaCie unveiled their new Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 storage solution, which is geared for maximum performance for video editing professionals. This power is delivered via dual M.2 Samsung XP941 PCIe SSD's that are configured in factory RAID 0.
Each unit is capable of delivering up to 1,375 MB/s of speed for 4K video editing. The Little Big Disk 2 comes with dual Thunderbolt 2 ports which allows daisy chaining for even more extreme performance, as demoed here with a new Mac Pro.
The unit is packed very tightly, with all components designed for maximum density.
This little system will work great for video professionals on-the-go and those that need maximum performance in a small package.


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We do hope that you all like the new website.. We've added a lot of features, such as this blog!
We've also made it easier to join us - just don't forget to tell us your birthday. The birthday fairy may well be sending you a little present in the future.. And if you've already joined us, don't worry! You're more than welcome to do so again and tell us a little more about yourself..
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Archway is located at the picturesque Potcreek Meadow Farm in Redmond, Washington.
Comfort & Safety - Comfort and Safety is critical for the health of the horse and rider. Archway believes the horse's and rider's wellness are critical to competing consistently at the show circuits.
Efficiency & Sustainability - Efficiency and sustainability are critical to the reliability and success of the operation. We are proud to be stewards of farm management best practices.
Features & Amenities
Located on nearly 20 acres, opens up to miles of scenic riding trails and Redmond's city park
72'x180' indoor riding arena
200'x300' grass Grand Prix field with elevated bank, open water, dry ditch, and grob
120'x240' all-weather outdoor arena comprised of 'Nike Air' footing
100'x200' secondary outdoor arena
50' covered round pen for exercise and training
Large lush grass pastures, wood fencing, and covered run-ins
Spacious tack rooms, wash rack, and heated grooming stalls
Onsite trainer and groom residences with a 100 year-old apple orchard and a 1/4 mile of salmon stream
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Richard Dwyer joined Forsyth Barr in 2016 to jointly manage Forsyth Barr's private client business. He has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, including 23 years in the broking and financial advisory industry, where he held senior advisory and management positions.
Richard is an Authorised Financial Adviser (2011), is accredited as an NZX Adviser and is an Accredited NZX Futures and Options Adviser.


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Amazon Drops 5%, And Twitter Is Your Safe Port
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When markets fell out of bed yesterday, FAANG names traded mixed, wth Facebook (FB) and Alphabet (GOOGL) and Apple (AAPL) faring better than Amazon (AMZN) and Netflix (NFLX).
That trend continues today, with the Nasdaq Composite down 1.7%, as Facebook and Alphabet and Apple are holding up better than their brethren.
Facebook is off $1.14, or 0.7%, at $at $170.44, and is turning around. Alphabet is actually in the green, up $2.41, at $1,010.12. Apple is down $1.20, or 0.8%, at $153.32.
Amazon is down $63.60, or almost 5%, at $1,286.90, and Netflix is down $10.58, or 4%, at $239.52.
Interestingly, this week's earnings darlings, Twitter (TWTR) and Snap (SNAP) are holding up well. Twitter is up 66 cents or 2%, at $30.84, and Snap (SNAP) is down 71 cents, or 3.7%, at $18.68.
Update: The market roared back later in the session, with Facebook closing up 2.6%, Alphabet up 3.8%, and Apple up 1.2%, but Amazon and Netflix both closed down fractionally.
Twitter managed to add to gains, closing up 4.4% at $31.51. But Snap closed down 59 cents, or 3%, at $18.80.


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At Risk: Virgin Media Circuits in TelfordPosted: Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 at 16:52 by Mark Yardley
We are aware of a strike on the duct containing Virgin Media circuits delivered at our Telford site. Although no services are currently disrupted, these circuits should be presently be considered at risk.
Remedial work will be required by Virgin Media to assess the damage and repair the section. We will provide updates when we have further information.
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VZ Environmental is honored to recognize Mewbourne Oil Company for their decision to take actions that display their commitment to environmental sustainability.
Mewbourne Oil Company verifiably utilized specialized technologies and techniques such as spill containment, dust containment and/or pipe restraint devices, and by doing so demonstrated the key qualifications for inclusion in the STAY CONTAINED™ initiative.
VZ Environmental thanks Mewbourne Oil Company for their active commitment to environmental stewardship!
The Company's success can be directly attributed to the high standards it maintains in hiring and retaining top quality professionals.


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The husband and wife duo of Gina and Joe Mistretta have been blessed with what appears to be a "Christmas Miracle", where they've kept a Scotch Pine Christmas tree alive for 34-years straight in their Southern California area residence.
The absolutely mind blowing feat is one for the records, considering that's nearly 13,000 days that they've been able to keep a living tree, well, alive.
The Mistretta family says that in 1983 when they purchased the beautiful Scotch Pine, it cost them around $20 total, which if you adjust for inflation rates today is around $49; which is the typical asking price for a Scotch Pine in 2017,showing that it's the value of the dollar which has went down, not the price of the tree that has went up.
However, because the family has been able to reuse the Christmas tree for over three decades now, I'd say that's quite the bang for your buck and really defines the meaning of stretching the dollar as far as it possibly can be extended.
The Scotch Pine is a glorious traditional Christmas tree, which has a timeless characteristic, being used in Christmas Classics such as A Charlie Brown Christmas, which I would venture to say there isn't an American in the nation that doesn't recall fuzzy memories of hot cocoa and pajamas in the middle of winter watching the film.

For the Mistrettas though, the Scotch Pine is dear to their heart. Think about it, it's as important to the family as the family pet, which has sat through thirty four years of protecting the freshly wrapped presents, and appearing in family Christmas photos with them.
Even more extraordinary is the fact that the tree itself has been filmed using Polaroids prints, in the eighties, to eventually large VHS camcorders, to minidiscs as they appeared in the nineties, to the evolved and slimmed down microcassette tapes, until digital storage would become available and filmed with an SD card; and now of course, being used with a smartphone for the past several Christmas seasons to capture the spirit of Christmas and the love of family as they unwrap those shiny gifts that Santa delivered for Christmas morning.
The couple however says they're not sure the actual age of the tree</>, being considered a mature tree when they purchased it; but they can at least say that their Scotch Pine is senior to their oldest child, since they bought it after their marriage during that first Christmas as husband and wife, and prior to their first son being born.
"We figure out how long we've been married by how old the tree is," Joe joked in an interview with the Mercury News just last week.
In the year 1986, the Mistretta family gave birth to their eldest son, when young Joseph was born.
Later in 1988, the family moved from La Habra to Irvine, and had their tree carefully strapped in the back of a moving van to take with them.
Again in 1990, they had given birth to their second son, Michael.
The boys, who are now men aged 31 and 27 respectively, have never known another tree.
"I just hate coming down the street (after Christmas) and seeing people put out their tree," said their youngest son, Michael, reminiscing of those full trash cans and empty boxes that line the sidewalks the garbage collection day after the holidays, as we've all seen.
The pair said that after the first year, they had such a sentimental attachment to the living tree that they didn't want to just toss it into the trash as most families do after Christmas.
"It was sad to throw it away," Gina Mistretta said.
The family developed a tradition each year, where on the day after Thanksgiving, the family takes off the ornaments from the tree from its place of storage, on their patio, where they keep it alive year round, and moves it inside the house.
They also say that when they decide to move it, it's become a home for praying mantises, and they then release those into the wild to save them as well.
The tree also plays a major part in the family's history. During the holidays, its branches are adorned with a homemade clay gingerbread molded by their son Joe, that he made back in Kindergarten.
They then place cardboard and glitter bird ornaments which come from their own parents, dating back to the 1940s, to sit on other branches; as well as a gondola that they bought on a family trip to Venice together.

The tree in itself has grown to a distinct, "bent-shape"as it tries to collect light sources from the sun on the porch, twisting itself into the direction of that appetizing sunlight the other 11-months out of the year.
"Some people need a perfect tree," Gina Mistretta said. "That's not us. We want something sentimental; colorful."
It's actually quite a bold move in keeping the tree, and they benefited saving the planet in doing so with their small act of generosity, whether they realized it at the time or not.
Cal State Fullerton Professor John Bock, the Director of the school's Center for Sustainability, said, "By a conservative measure, the Mistretta's family tradition has captured at least 1,088 kilograms (or nearly 2,400 pounds) of carbon dioxide."
Professor Bock continued, "That's equal to not burning about 1,200 pounds of coal. Or, to put it in a couple other ways, it's the same as switching 36 incandescent light bulbs to LED lights, or driving 2,668 fewer miles in an average gas-powered car, according to the Environmental Protection Agency."
"And that doesn't include the greenhouse gas emissions the Mistrettas didn't generate by not having a fresh cut tree trucked down from Washington to Southern California 34 times. By contrast, a natural tree bought each year for the same amount of time would generate about 374 pounds of carbon dioxide. A fake tree that is discarded every five years would use about 277 pounds of carbon dioxide over 34 years", Professor Bock said.
For such a unique experience, in keeping a tree alive for 34-years, the family says they're proud of their decision, and have grown to love their Scotch Pine; and also they could never live without it now.
With the Mistrettas now being retired, they have decided to pass on their tradition to their oldest son Joe, who lives in the Bay Area with his girlfriend; and they have their own two-foot tall potted tree, and plan to re-use it in the same fashion as they grow a family together.
Michael, however, might eventually inherit the tree that started it all. Scotch Pines typically live 150 to 300 years, and the Mistrettas have no plans to ever stop using their tree.
"You'll spread our ashes in it," Joe Mistretta joked.
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Many years ago, Sonya Eddy began an unforgettable journey. Although she has done numerous films and primetime shows, today she marks her 12th year as Epiphany Johnson on 'General Hospital'. As many know she originated the role on March 3, 2006, and has been the head nurse at the hospital since her debut. Though she's been on recurring for most of her time on the show, she's one of the most loved actresses/characters and that's simply because of her lovely interaction onscreen with the other characters.
Epiphany is the mother of Stan Johnson (ex-Karim Prince/kiki Ellsworth), she's also the romantic interest for Milo (Drew Cheetwood). She's best referred to as the no-nonsense nurse of the hospital and one who's quite a force to be reckoned with. She is one who speaks her mind at no cost and is very dedicated to her field of work. Today we look back at her fantastic time on the show as she celebrates her 12th anniversary. Take a stroll down memory lane below!
@TheRealSonyaEd Happy Anniversary Sonya. 12 years #GH. 3/3/06. You are awesome as Epiphany. You can sing too. It's been a blessing. Many more years. @gatitweets @marcasart @_Brytni @MauriceBenard @1SteveBurton @dcheetwood @realbdw @GeneralHospital #GHForever #GeneralHospital pic.twitter.com/gzKD5LBT63— Dwayne Neil (@DDub6986) March 3, 2018


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The Irish Slave Trade – The Forgotten "White" Slaves
The Slaves That Time ForgotThey came as slaves; vast human cargo transported on tall British ships bound for the Americas. They were shipped by the hundreds of thousands and included men, women, and even the youngest of children.
Whenever they rebelled or even disobeyed an order, they were punished in the harshest ways. Slave owners would hang their human property by their hands and set their hands or feet on fire as one form of punishment. They were burned alive and had their heads placed on pikes in the marketplace as a warning to other captives.
We don't really need to go through all of the gory details, do we? We know all too well the atrocities of the African slave trade.
But, are we talking about African slavery? King James II and Charles I also led a continued effort to enslave the Irish. Britain's famed Oliver Cromwell furthered this practice of dehumanizing one's next door neighbor.
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Uncertain as love is, truth is a stranger, to those who seek mortal flesh, but chide union and companionship of mind. The truth I seek in the darkness alone, an old love burial, you die let me live.
Coming back to life, aware of all creations, beauty and tragedy. Is my love the illusion of a lady I foolishly seek, am I to be alone on this pathway, taking small steps in this unknown creation.
Spirit you walk with me I serve you, lessons learned I have found the truth I love.
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Trump will award Medal of Freedom to sports legends Babe Ruth, Roger Staubach and Alan Page
President Trump will bestow the United States's top civilian honor upon three legendary sports figures, the White House announced Saturday.
Babe Ruth, Roger Staubach and Alan Page will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom in a ceremony at the White House on Nov. 16. The award recognizes "especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors."
The trio joins a long and illustrious list of athletes to receive the honor, including Muhammad Ali, Jesse Owens and Michael Jordan. Ruth will become the 12th professional baseball player to be honored the award, the first being another former Yankees legend, Joe DiMaggio, who was selected by Gerald Ford in 1977. Staubach and Page are the first pro football players recognized.
Ruth, born George Herman "Babe" Ruth Jr. in Baltimore in 1895, played 22 seasons in the major leagues during which he hit 714 home runs to become baseball's "Sultan of Swat." He entered majors as a pitcher in 1915, when the home run was not a standard part of the game. Stadiums were built to keep the ball in play and maximize attendance. He died of cancer in 1948 at age 53.
Staubach, 76, quarterbacked the Dallas Cowboys to Super Bowl victories in 1971 and 1977 and went to six Pro Bowls. Dallas never had a losing season in Staubach's eight years as the full-time starter and went to the playoffs seven of those years. The sustained period of excellence under Coach Tom Landry helped the Cowboys develop the reputation as "America's team."
In college, he won the 1963 Heisman trophy and led Navy to a No. 2 national ranking and the 1964 Cotton Bowl, the de facto national championship game that season. The Midshipemen fell, 28-6, to No. 1 Texas.
Staubach clashed with Trump in 2016 after the president said the Army-Navy game was not "necessarily the best football."
Staubach, who has historically campaigned for Republican political candidates, responded, "I don't want to comment on any political stuff but, service football is extremely respectable and very competitive. They've won some big games. They are not in the top 10 this year or anything, but it's still good football. I really enjoy watching service football."
Page, 73, was one of the original members of the Minnesota Vikings' "Purple People Eaters" defensive line and later became an associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. He helped Notre Dame to the 1966 national championship. He was drafted by the Vikings in 1967 and was named NFL MVP in 1971. He played in four Super Bowls and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988.
During the final years of his football career, Page enrolled at the University of Minnesota's law school and practiced law privately until winning a seat on the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1992. He served on the bench for 20 years.
Trump also will award the Medal of Freedom to Sen. Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah), physician, philanthropist and political donor Miriam Adelson, rock and roll star Elvis Presley and late Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia.
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Adrienne Zoe is a fine art photographer and bird photographer. Her signature fine artwork is creative photography in which she explores light and reflections, creating vibrant images that look like abstract art or paintings.
An artist at Uptown Gallery Waterloo, she presents new photographic art every two months with each new show. She has taken workshops from master photographers Sharon Milstein and Leona Isaak, and photography courses at Brookdale Community College in New Jersey. As a former member of Vancouver's North Shore Photographic Society, she reached their highest star rating. She is now a member of Grand River Imaging and Photography Society, Canadian Association for Photographic Art, Kitchener-Waterloo Society of Artists, and Central Ontario Art Association.
1. You're trained as an electrical engineer and are now an emerging artist. How did you get to where you are now?
Interestingly, my father is an engineer and my mother a self-taught artist. So I am very much a product of them!
As a child, I was fascinated by my father's camera. He never let me use it, but how I wished one day I'd have my own - I wanted to capture many sights where I lived in Borneo. My desire to take photos started as early as six.
Saving red packet money, I bought my first camera at sixteen when I went overseas to study in the USA. My father helped choose a Yashica camera for me. Composition came naturally, and the camera's fixed Zeiss lens gave crystal clear pictures that pleased me right from the start. I was so happy with that camera, I would probably have kept it for the rest of my life but a few years later I left it on a plane and never saw it again.
Eventually, my brother gifted his cameras to me. He felt sorry I'd ended up with a simple "low-end camera" while our father had paid for his fully manual Nikon SLR. So that's how I got two Nikon 2020s and became a Nikon user. I used both these cameras, one loaded with black and white film, and the other with colour. Meanwhile, my brother lost interest in photography.
After getting my engineering degree I worked at Bell Labs in the New Jersey. Art and photography were my pastime; I took community courses in these. Occasionally, I dreamed of doing art shows, but I didn't know how to go about it.
My photography skills improved significantly when I moved to Vancouver and joined my first camera club: the North Shore Photographic Society. There were many good photographers, and members could receive monthly juried feedback on images which helped me grow by leaps and bounds. My skills also grew each time I took a photo trip and got pointers from professionals. I upgraded my camera equipment and started the habit of using a tripod. By the time I left the club a few years later I'd reached their highest star rating.
Getting married, staying home with kids, and moving to Ontario put a halt to photography for thirteen years. Then a couple years ago my husband and I went to see the Elora Studio Tour in Ontario. Taking in the event and beautiful artwork I was thinking I could be doing this. My husband supported my aspiration, and together we talked to several artists about the business. Pursuing my dream to seemed doable - there was no reason to not do it.
The first thing to work on was my portfolio. I paid attention to creating a unique one as I didn't want to be like any other photographer. Fifteen years earlier, I'd started using a special effects technique. Now I worked from scratch getting a special effects portfolio together, upgraded my camera equipment once again, and honed my skills in digital photography and editing.
My initial target was to join a studio tour with a host. However, I missed the deadlines for studio tours; instead, my first application went to Uptown Gallery. Imagine how thrilled I was and still am to be accepted at Uptown Gallery.
2. Do you think it is important to have a formal education in order to be an artist?
Formal education serves to speed up the learning process, helps give comprehensive knowledge, and ultimately provides credentials which is needed for certain jobs. However, an independent artist doesn't need a formal education. There are many roads to gaining knowledge and experience and many successful artists are self-taught.
3. Describe a typical day for you.
If it is a good day for photography, I usually head out to shoot. Mind you, a good day for photography could be when cold wind is blowing snow or it is very icy. But when the day is rainy and grey, I generally don't hope to get anything good to shoot. By the way, photographers are the most optimistic people. Every time we go out to shoot, we are hopeful. And we don't give up even if we don't get any good shots. We hope the future will fix that!
On the days I'm grounded, I sit at the computer. My photos are shot RAW so each and every image needs to be developed or processed. Paperwork is a necessary evil. Then there are deadlines to meet for shows and other events such as photography competitions and salons.
A day goes quickly whether it is out shooting or in the office. Once my kids are out of school I morph into super mom who does everything. After dinner, I may even have to cook for the next day if I plan to be out shooting again.
My work on the computer usually continues after dinner and way past bedtime. It is hard for me to stop working on an image once I have started, I am so eager to see the results! There is never enough hours in a day, I'm having too much fun.
4. Who or what inspires you?
What inspires me is exploring new areas and challenging myself to try new things. I get restless if I do the same thing. I have to feel that my work is getting somewhere and not in stasis. I like manipulating images; don't be surprised if I start painting my photos or converting it into mixed media.
Nature inspires me. As a young child, I could watch a caterpillar for hours, or sit so quietly in a tree the birds didn't realize I was there. I guess I haven't changed that much, only now I patiently wait for photo opportunities in nature.
All creative works of art inspire me. I love being part of a co-op gallery and being exposed to many different mediums and styles. It helps me look beyond my own work and grow.
5. How do you get clients?
I exhibit new photographs at Uptown Gallery in each show run every two months. I am at the gallery a few times a month to keep it open for customers. Customers can also view my work online and order by contacting me.
My clients can also find me at shows outside the gallery. I showed at Doon Church Art Show (May 7th), I will be showing at Waterloo's Mary-Allen Studio Show in fall, KWSA member's show (June 24-July 22), and expect to be at a few more besides these. My whereabouts are advertised on Facebook, twitter, Instagram, Uptown Gallery's website, and my own website.
6. What has been the highlight of your career as an artist so far?
Hands down one of my biggest wishes come true is getting accepted at Uptown Gallery and becoming a professional artist. Getting accepted is immensely validating of the artistic merit of my work.
7. Have you had any career disappointments as an artist?
I only just arrived on the art scene in November 2015; thoroughly enjoying every minute of being part of the art community, meeting new people, being busy and creative, and having the opportunity to share my art. There is currently no room for disappointment; nothing more uplifting than the positive response I've received so far.
In general, I avoid disappointments by not focusing on things I have little control over. Knowing that I am doing my best, making progress and a difference to those around me is all I ask of myself. If something doesn't turn out the way I want, then it wasn't meant to be, and I move on.
I'm sure I will be tried in the future, but I'm pragmatic -- not everyone will like my art, but I'll never stop believing in it.
8. What is your dream art project?
It is the exploratory work and pushing the boundaries of photographic art that is ultimately important to me. I definitely am not a mainstream photographer in my signature style work; I'm not afraid to be unconventional.
I'd like to write a book on creative techniques in photography. In the process, I will have to explore many techniques myself. It will be fun to experiment and document the before and after results.
Long before I joined the gallery, I realized the situation with my creative photography work is that it straddles a grey area between traditional photography and paintings. My creative work breaks the rules of traditional photography and looks a bit like impressionistic paintings but yet it isn't a painting. I knew it would be interesting to find out where I would find more acceptance, in the world of photography or the art world of painters.
In my opinion, photography is the fastest changing art form today due to the advances in digital processing and technology. I do feel that the traditional way of judging photography is lagging behind a movement of photography to becoming more like art. I would like to see the day when photography judging standards relax and grow so that cool forward images that currently fall outside the traditional standards will be acknowledged for their artistic merit.
9. Do you have any advice for any emerging or aspiring artists?
A strong portfolio is a must. It should demonstrate your expertise; select images that have impact and show your unique style.
I would encourage any emerging artist to give it a go even if only part-time. There is definitely a learning curve to being an artist, and no better way than to dive in. Set a doable goal to work towards initially.
An emerging artist myself, it is an eye-opener for me to face the costs of an artist; fees for show registration, jurors, commission, gallery and art organization membership, and many other expenses for parking, travel, framing, display, and studio and art supplies. I'd advise the new artist to quickly understand business expenses as this helps towards understanding the price of art and the cost of running the business.
Running a business is a huge challenge. Look towards those who are successfully established and find out what they are doing. Also, find out which are the best places to show and sell your kind of art. If you have teaching talent, this is the more reliable way to make money than sales. There are courses for artists to learn the ropes of the business. Take them. Network. Fellow artists, your suppliers, and your clients are your best friends. I am still learning how to get around.
10. What's next for you?
Creative work comes first and it is important I have time for it. Eventually, I'd like to show in Toronto, and even further down the road, I dream to be an international artist and publish a book. In the meanwhile, I'm thrilled to be part of Uptown Gallery Waterloo. I'm enjoying the newest aspect to my photography, bird photography, which I just started doing in January. The goal is to keep expanding my portfolio into different areas. I am growing as an artist, and am where I want to be.
Interview by Glodeane Brown
All photos provided by Adrienne Zoe


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The relationship between science and society is undergoing significant change. Increasingly, publicly funded researchers are expected to explain their results more clearly, to do more to highlight the societal relevance and impact of their research, to include citizens and social groups in their knowledge-building processes, and to make their publications freely accessible to all. The next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation aims to reflect this change by adopting Open Science as a universal principle. EU funding measures under the Missions and Innovation areas also aim to focus even more strongly on their immediate benefits.
In the Alliance's view, the criteria of an open science should be applied in a nuanced manner appropriate to the needs of science, and the new Framework Programme should take into account the various functions of research and the diversity of the European scientific and research institutions
Framework conditions for a strong European Research Area
The EU's Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation play a key role in the success of scientific collaboration creating an added value in Europe. Effective progress in the areas of research consortia and researcher mobility are largely attributable to EU funding measures, which must continue to strengthen international cooperation between research systems in the future as they have done in the past. The funding of transnational collaborative research including both public and private sectors as well as stakeholders from third countries or weaker regions is a core instrument in European research and innovation policy.
The following fundamental principles must also be noted in the next Framework Programme:
Opportunities and challenges of Open Science
The EU Commission's 3O policy has been widely embraced in the research policies of member states. In order to implement the concept of Open Science in the future, a more specific definition of the term is needed in relation to scientific, communication and participatory processes. With regard to science, a differentiation must be made between areas in which this kind of opening up can occur, and those in which scientific research and technological development processes will continue to need their own space in the future. If Open Science criteria are to be applied – as assumed in the cross-cutting area of Responsible Research – to the funding of research projects, these criteria must be developed in close consultation with the scientific communities.
Within the broad concept of Open Science, a clear distinction must be made between science communication and participation. Access to scientific publications and data (Open Access) is only one – undisputed – aspect of this concept. Open Science must not be equated with scientific excellence, however. For this reason, conceptually, the first pillar of Horizon Europe should continue to refer to excellence, and should not be renamed Open Science, as planned in the EU Commission's proposal. The principles of excellence have to be fulfilled in any case even in the notion of Open Science.
Plurality and added value
National science systems that are strong both financially and structurally form the basis of scientific performance in Europe, and hence the basis for the success of the EU Framework Programmes. National research systems must be adequately supported across the different research categories (knowledge-driven, programmatic and applied research). Funding from the EU Structural Funds aimed at strengthening research and innovation in the EU member states should be used in a targeted manner to support this process and to anchor the principle of excellence. The principle behind the successful division of tasks between the national and European level is that the subsidiary EU re-search funding measures create an added value and perform a complementary function for the member states. Special attention should be paid to this principle when designing future partnerships.
The strength of the European Research Area derives from the plurality of re-search approaches and methods that the various research institutions bring to it. These form the core of scientific innovation in Europe. The role of funding on the part of the EU Commission is to support cooperation between the various stakeholders by providing the appropriate offers. A further consolidation of the European Higher Education and Research Area must therefore provide political and financial support for bilateral and multilateral cooperation arrangements – both within and outside of the EU Framework Programme. The added value of EU funding consists of providing sufficient and attractive opportunities for partnerships which are focussed on the needs of science.
At the same time, the development of European Universities based on pre-existing, strategic university partnerships and networks within Europe can also help to strengthen the European Higher Education and Research Area.
The EU Commission has presented the draft for the next EU Frame-work Programme for Research and Innovation. The Alliance of Science Organisations in Germany takes this as an opportunity to make the following statement.
1. Structure and funding of the 9th EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
The proposal for Horizon Europe once again envisages a three-pillar structure, albeit one that has been redesigned with a focus on innovation. The results of the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020 and the report presented by the High Level Group on maximising the impact of EU Research and Innovation programmes (Lamy Group) show that the three-pillar structure of the current Framework Programme has proven itself and that it should be continued with the goals of funding excellence, contributing to addressing societal challenges and promoting industrial leadership. Nevertheless, research con-sortia focussing on basic research must not be restricted by the planned integration of funding for industrial competitiveness into the Global Challenges area. The Alliance organisations welcome the EU Commission's proposal to significantly increase the Horizon Europe budget in the forthcoming negotiations. However, due to the enormous significance of research and innovation for Europe and its societies, the Alliance is calling for additional financial resources across the entire range of instruments, from knowledge-driven through to applied research, in all pillars of the Framework Programme. For this reason, the Alliance supports the position of the European Parliament in terms of increasing the budget of Horizon Europe to €120 billion.
Research projects should continue to be funded on the basis of grants. Loans or financial instruments are only useful for innovation projects that are very close to the market. Loans to public research stakeholders are not legally permitted in Germany or other member states – the expectation of profit associated with loans is also inconsistent with the openness of knowledge-driven research processes. Instruments such as the planned InvestEU Fund are not an option for many public research institutions, and hence should not be funded through budget reallocations at the expense of the EU research budget.
2. Fundamental science
The European Research Council (ERC) sets standards for excellent research around the world with its instruments for funding individuals and the unrestricted independence and competence of the ERC Scientific Council. With the strong reputation of its funding programmes, in particular due to its competitive selection processes, the ERC has established a hallmark of excellence. The proposed maintenance of the proportional share of the ERC budget as part of the total budget of Horizon Europe, and the use of scientific quality as the sole criterion for decision-making are indispensable in order to continue to enable excellent, future-oriented research for Europe that supports early career researchers. The same holds true for the Marie Skłodowska Curie actions. Excellence as a selection criterion and the funding of knowledge-driven research should not be restricted to the ERC alone, however, but rather should apply to the entire Framework Programme with its various funding functions.
Access to first-class research infrastructure is an indispensable cornerstone of scientific excellence. European cooperation in the area of research infrastructure should therefore be continued and further developed – to a greater extent than presently planned – in order to strengthen the productive capacity and efficiency of the European Research Area.
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The Commission's proposal on the 9th Framework Programme provides for the introduction of Missions as part of the Global Challenges pillar. Missions are also designed to help demonstrate even more clearly the benefits that research and innovation funding provide to society. Missions can function as intermediaries between Global Challenges and individual, specific research projects. However, the definition and delineation of the respective topics must be undertaken on the basis of coherent categories and, just like implementation, governance and appointments to bodies, must take place with the genuine participation of the respective research communities. The corresponding criteria must also make it clear what government expects of research or, given the openness of research processes and the unpredictability of scientific breakthroughs, what outcomes it assumes are possible. This includes, for example, making a distinction between areas in which direct societal impact may be realistically expected and those in which promised impacts that are not achievable would reduce society's confidence even further. The shared responsibility (including budgetary responsibility) of other policy areas and stakeholders for the achievement of goals will also be essential to the success of missions, as the missions are societal policy tasks that span a variety of policy areas.
The necessary foundations for a sustainable future for Europe, shaped by prosperity and freedom, are provided by well-functioning democracies, administrations governed by the rule of law, and social and cultural cohesion. For this reason, these aspects, which constitute a major dimension of the humanities' and social sciences' performances, also need to receive appropriate consideration in the Global Challenges pillar.
4. Open Innovation
The establishment of a European Innovation Council (EIC) is fundamentally welcomed. In view of the complex funding landscape in the area of technological innovation, which is therefore in need of reform, the EIC appears to be a very promising approach in order to review the functionality of the existing instruments and to establish or apply innovation funding as such in a more targeted manner. The EIC should primarily fund research-driven collaborative innovation projects, but not individual businesses. The focus should mainly be on cooperation between institutions, in order to guarantee the greatest possible benefit from the technology potential that exists in the market (especially in the case of young businesses) and intelligent connection with national initiatives. The established European organisations with a focus on applied research should be understood as intermediary institutions in this process, in order to transform European research into innovative products and solutions for Europe and to further develop Europe's industrial base in a profitable manner.
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What does a cup of Drip Coffee Cost
For Drip Coffee the coffee industry has made it pretty difficult unless you know how a "Cup" is calculated. The industry standard size of a cup of coffee is 5 fluid ounces. For example, when you go to Costco or Best Buy to purchase a 10 cup coffee maker, it will brew into a pot that will hold 50 fluid ounces. A 12 cup pot would contain 60 fluid ounces. When was the last time you were served a 5 ounce portion of coffee or for that matter when did you last see a 5 ounce cup? The only time I have ever seen a 5 ounce cup was many years ago when you could buy plastic holders that had a handle and an empty circular slot. Into this empty slot you would insert a little disposable 5 oz.plastic cup that was in the shape of a cone. When you were done with your cup of coffee you threw away the insert cup and kept the holder for the next person to use……but I digress….
In commercial applications, a 2.2 liter airpot contains almost 75 fluid ounces so therefore would be a 15 cup airpot. But don't be fooled. You aren't going to get 15 cups of coffee from an airpot.
Given that you can now find 32 ounce cups of coffee, or larger, we should come up with a reasonable size to base our calculations on, and I have selected 8 fluid ounces.
For Drip Coffee, now that we have decided to use 8 ounces as our cup size, calculating the cost is easy. You just need to calculate these other variables:
- What are you paying for the coffee?
- How much coffee are you using to make a pot?
- How large is the pot?
You will need to use different amounts of coffee to brew the various sizes of pots. This means the cost per cup will vary depending on how much coffee you use. This ultimately is a matter of taste, and will differ between different people. One person using 2 ounces of coffee to brew into a 60 fl. oz. decanter might think the brewed coffee is too strong while the next person might think it's too weak. Generally you should use between 1.5 ounces and 3 ounces of ground coffee to make between 60 fluid and 75 fluid ounces of brewed coffee. The correct amount of coffee for brewing into a 60 oz. pot will not be enough to brew a full 75 oz airpot.
The first step in calculating what your cost per cup is is to calculate what each pot is costing you. Let's say you are:
- Paying $12.00 per pound
- Using 2 ounces (weight) of coffee
- Brewing into a 60 ounce coffee pot
- Your cup is an 8 fluid ounce cup.
Using 2 ounces of coffee means you will get 8 pots of coffee out of each pound. At $9.00 per pound each pot would cost $1.13. Therefore, each of the 8 cups will cost?…………………..Just over $.14 cents.
Using 2 ounces of coffee at $12.00 per pound means each pot would cost $1.50. Therefore, each of the 8 cups will now cost?……………………Just under $.19 cents.
Given that the price difference between a very high quality of coffee and a mediocre cup of coffee will seldom be more than $3.00 per pound, the difference will be less than a nickel per cup. Is it worth it?
Watch for future posts and I will discuss how to calculate your cost for Espresso and Single Cup serving options.


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With NaNoWriMo 2009 wrapping up, I'm going to call it a night. My final tally is 56,307 words, just barely eclipsing my total of four years ago.
In your face, 2005!
I hadn't planned on writing that much after crossing the 50,000 threshold two days ago, and only a modest effort yesterday, but I had a lot of seat time on the MAX today and Ellie wasn't hedgehogging me too much tonight, so that left more time for writing than usual. And then I thought it would be nice to get at least 55,000 words, and by then I was within shouting distance of my previous total, so …
I've got a backlog building of pictures to edit, as well as edited pictures to put online, so stay tuned. In addition to the recent pictures of Scout, there are pictures coming of Sam, Emma, and Ellie as I've tried to get at least one decent picture of the pets with the new camera.
There are also wildlife pictures to come, as I went to Ridgefield 3 out of the 4 days of the Thanksgiving break, and remembered to bring a battery for the new camera 2 out of 3 times! Did I see bald eagles? Great blue herons? Great white sharks?
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In his unsettling new novel, Bruce Wagner exchanges his usual stomping ground of Hollywood for Big Sur and India, and at first glance this world of Buddhists, gurus and spiritual pilgrims might seem light-years removed from the Los Angeles of depravity, delusion and greed he depicted in his last book, "Dead Stars" (2012).
It quickly becomes apparent, however, that Mr. Wagner sees both worlds as petri dishes for narcissism, self-aggrandizement and the ravenous appetite for fame and renown.
Beneath their Zenlike garb of humility, many of the seekers and dispensers of salvation in "The Empty Chair" are as guilty of hubris and egomania as the Hollywood honchos and wannabes we have met in Mr. Wagner's more salacious works; self-abnegation, it turns out, can be as much a form of self-absorption as self-promotion. Though this is an uneven book — with odd, icy patches of mannered prose and needlessly sensationalistic riffs — it demonstrates Mr. Wagner's range as a writer, reminding us, after the embarrassing and willfully lurid "Dead Stars," that he possesses a fluent ability to move back and forth between the satiric and the sympathetic, the scabrous and the tender. As he did in "Memorial" (2006) and the virtuosic "I'll Let You Go" (2002), he demonstrates his talent here for creating characters far more complicated and conflicted than they first appear. They are susceptible to pride and silliness and self-delusion, but are also trying to grapple with loss, pain, grief and the abyss of mortality with every tool they have at hand, including desperate grasps after art and religion.
"The Empty Chair" consists of two dovetailing novellas, both told in the guise of confessional monologues, both served up to a fictional version of the author, called Bruce. Each monologue features an array of characters who are themselves given to confessional self-assessment, and the result is a narrative that resembles a set of Russian nesting dolls — the reliability of each character's story framed and qualified by the telling of another's.
The first novella concerns the 50-year-old Charley, whose beloved 12-year old son, Ryder, committed suicide — or accidentally hanged himself, perhaps in some misguided effort to achieve the sort of escape from the external world he'd heard his mother, Kelly, an ardent, even fanatical Buddhist, so often discuss. Kelly, Charley tells Bruce, received a contract for a spiritual memoir that she thought of calling "Nirvanarama" or "Impermanence Rocks." And she got into a sort of competitive rivalry with her former mentor Dharmabud over spiritual territory — like teaching Buddhism to elementary school kids. She was particularly enthusiastic — at first, that is — about doing "mindfulness workshops" at San Quentin prison.
"Part of the allure was ego," Charley says. "It was kind of a trophy gig — frontline bodhisattva service. It was sexy." Here was a woman with gumption enough "to suck it up and walk straight into the belly of the beast... for the enlightenment of others. I think she dug people at the Zen Center knowing too. Gave her a major uptick in the incestuous world of the sangha, where competition for humility was dog-eat-dog."
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Union County 4-H club members and leaders completed the 2016-2017 club year with the Annual 4-H Recognition Event at the Union County Courthouse in Elk Point, S.D.
Congratulations to all 4-H members on a successful 4-H year!
The event started off with the flag pledge and 4-H pledge. 4-H members spoke about different Youth In Action Events they attended throughout the year.
Members and leaders were recognized for their accomplishments in club, county and state activities and for advancement within individual 4-H projects or programs. Local donors sponsor awards each year. The following awards were handed out by club: See attached Excel Sheets for list of awards by clubs.
4-H Leaders' Awards
The following 4-H Leaders were presented with an appreciation award:
Julie Montagne, Betsy Kemner, Jeanne Hanson, Caitlin Rosenbaum, Jennifer Beermann, Audrey Ericson, Paulette Vanderham, Darold Vanderham, Kim Renken, Lindsay Winquist, Greg Kleinhans, Tonya Rasmussen, Bob Geary, Theresa Geary, Trisha Rasmussen, Janelle O'Connor, Marcy Thompson and Rosemary Weiland.
Shooting Sports leaders were also recognized: Bryan Christensen, Broc Hartman, Jesse Hartman, Mike Rasmussen, Brian Fatherlos and Elizabeth Avery.
Union County 4-H Appreciation Award
The Union County 4-H Appreciation Award recipient was the State Bank of Alcester, for their support of the 4-H program for 2016-2017. The State Bank has been very supportive of 4-H program and the county fair.
Clay-Union Farm Bureau Leadership Award
Betsy Kemner, leader of the A-1 Alcester Club, received her Clover & Certificate for 10 years of leadership. She was also awarded the Clay-Union Farm Bureau Leadership Award for her outstanding leadership for the 2016-2017 year. Betsy has been a leader for 10 years. She has spent numerous hours in her role as a leader for the club. Betsy has helped out at the county fair with cleanup/setup and also assisting the county fair judges.
Years of Service Award
Gerald Messersmith, leader of the Dakota Valley Clover Stems 4-H Club, received his Clover & Certificate for 5 years of leadership.
Halloween Costume Winners
The 4-H Leaders sponsored a Halloween Costume Contest. The following are the winners:
Cloverbuds: 1st – Ryan Crist; 2nd – Kenley Rasmussen
Beginners: 1st – Adison Bernard; 2nd – Rachel Bryan
Juniors: 1st – Linley Schmitz; 2nd – Johanna Jones
Seniors: 1st – Desirae Wilson; 2nd – Mackenzie Jordan
Adults: 1st – Jeanne Hanson; 2nd – Janet Lingle
Dakota Kids Club
Cloverbuds: Clair Baumann, Emily Hoffman, Emma Andrews, Ian Henderson, Mateo Reaves, Michael Hoffman,
Qeleigh Neuman
First Year Pins: Thomas Baumann, Madeline Gillespie,
Chase Neuman, Maria Reaves, Payden Hoffman, Ella Merriman, Makenzie Csaplik.
Bronze Medal: Brady Tapia, Morgan DeRaad, Carley Crist, McKenna Huenink
Silver Medal: Levi Gillespie
Gold Medal & 4-H Letter: Macy Quartier
Fifth Year Pin: Macy Quartier, Annie Farley
Other Awards: Jillian Huenink, Beef & Community Service; Faith Weiland, Community Service & Citizenship; Caleb Weiland, Wood Science & Citizenship; Isa Tapia, Community Service & Beef; Levi Gillespie, Hobbies & Collections & Poultry; Lucy Farley, Judging Medal; Annie Farley, Judging Medal; Caleb Weiland, Fourth Place Senior Horticulture Team State Fair; Victoria Weiland, Fourth Place Senior Horticulture Team State Fair; McKenna Huenink, Top Beginning Horticulture Judge; Annie Farley, Top Junior Horticulture Judge; Macy Quartier, Top Junior CDM Judge; Carley Crist, First Place Beginning Book, $20; McKenna Huenink, Third Place Beginning Book, $10; Macy Quartier First Place Junior Book, $20; Lucy Farley, First Place Junior Book, $20; Isa Tapia, First Place Junior Book, $20; Jillian Huenink, First Place Junior Book, $20; Annie Farley, Second Place Junior Book, $15; George Neuman, Third Place Junior Book, $10; Faith Weiland, Second Place Senior Book, $15; Ciara Neuman, First Place Secretary Book, $20; McKenna Huenink, Visual Arts Top Exhibitor; McKenna Huenink, Home Environment Top Exhibitor;
Dakota Kids: Second Place Community Service, $15; and Outstanding Club Award, $25.
Brule Go-Getters Club
Cloverbud: Tessa Mollet
First Year Pins: Andrew Beermann, Sadye Fredricksen,
Keeley Steinbrecher, Trevor Christophersen, Adison Bernard,
Rachel Bryan: Bronze Medal
Mackenzie Jordan: Silver Medal, Rabbit Medal, Photography Medal; Top Photography Exhibitor; Second Place Secretary Book, $15;
Linley Schmitz: State Horse Show: First Place Junior Pleasure Driving; Fourth Place Junior Hunter Equitation; First Place Pleasure Driving; Top Horse Exhibitor
Aubrie Franken: Sheep Rate Of Gain, Reserve Champion State Fair; Top Horticulture Exhibitor;
Andrew Beermann: Third Place Beginning Book, $10;
Rachel Bryan: Second Place Junior Book, $15;
Bryce Densberger: Top Poultry Exhibitor;
Brule Go-Getters: First Place Community Service, $20.
Eager Beavers Club
Cloverbud: Paxtyn Moller, Raelynn Sackett, Andrew Bovill, Charleanna Paulson, Emily Winquist, Emma Solberg, Kaitlyn Bailey
First Year Pins: Evan Haak, Jackson Meyer
Bronze Medal: Abigail Bailey
Gold Medal & 4-H Letter: Hazel Renken
Fifth Year Pins: Peyton Meyer, Mason Manning, Keandra Rhead, Ronnie Rhead, Ashlyn Bailey, Caden Winquist, Desirae Wilson,
10th Year Pin: Hannah Renken
Harbor Renken: Hobbies & Collections, Dairy Goat, Home Environment, Meat Goats, Photography
Hazel Renken: Photography, Home Environment
Heidi Renken: Leadership, Photography
Hannah Renken: Meat Goats
Donovan Wilson: Second Place Senior CDM Judge State Fair, Rosette/Plaque & County Trophy, Fourth Place Senior Horticulture Team County Trophy
Scattered 4-H Club
Cloverbud: Khallie Willms, Skylar Hongslo, Airalynn Siebens, Karston Jacobson
First Year Pins: Sadie Toben, Berklie Jacobson
Shooting Sports Awards
Andrew Beermann, Brule Go-Getters; Luke Christensen, A-1 Alcester; Anna Cotton, Eager Beavers; Tessa Henderson, Dakota Kids; Aubrey Miller, Eager Beavers; Payton Miller, Eager Beavers; Katarina Fatherlos, Shooting Sports; Regan Rasmussen – Busy Corral; Tori Rasmussen, Prairie Herdsman; Ashlynn Smith – Eager Beavers; Desirae Wilson, Eager Beavers; Donovan Wilson, Eager Beavers; Kade Bratzel, Shooting Sports; Jacob Kemner, Shooting Sports; Josh Driesen, Shooting Sports; and Thomas Baumann, Shooting Sports.
Union County 4-H Clubs
A-1 Alcester (Elk Point, Alcester & Hawarden) areas
Brule Go-Getters (Elk Point & Jefferson) areas
Busy Corral 4-H Club (Elk Point, Jefferson and McCook Lake) areas
Dakota Kids 4-H Club (Beresford) area
Eager Beavers 4-H Club (Alcester & Hawarden) areas
Scattered 4-H Club (Akron & Alcester) areas
Prairie Herdsman 4-H Club (Alcester) area
Shooting Sports (all of Union County)


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