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Words By: Scott Bernstein
Soule Monde with Trey Anastasio :: 5.01.14 :: The Iridium :: New York, NY ::
It was 7:30 p.m. last night and I had finally finished a long day of work and was about to settle in for a relaxing night on the couch. Yet after learning Trey Anastasio would be sitting in with Soule Monde at The Iridium in NYC, about 30 blocks from where I stood, I knew I had to get down there. Little did I know that about an hour later I'd be watching a guitarist I'd be following around the country for the last 20 years play two full sets and an encore with two of his longtime band mates making for a memorable evening I won't soon forget. The collaboration came together on a whim, with Soule Monde keyboardist Ray Paczkowski deciding to call Trey earlier that afternoon and NYC resident Anastasio offering up his services.
When I arrived at the famed jazz club in Times Square about 45 minutes later I thought I'd been had. There were perhaps 10 patrons scattered around the room and none seemed to be the kind you'd see at a Phish show. I walked up to one of the maitre de, who informed me I was in for a treat and after seeing my reaction, she said "you heard, didn't you." We didn't discuss it any further as she seated my party directly next to the stage. I couldn't believe my luck and figured I should probably tell the rest of the community to get down to The Iridium, which I did with a YEMblog tweet. Just after 8:30 p.m. Anastasio took the stage with his two TAB band mates, drummer Russ Lawton and keyboardist Ray Paczkowski, aka Soule Monde, and it was on. At this point there were perhaps 20 people in attendance and for lack of a better term, the newcomers were looking more "Phishy." The guitarist utilized a Fender Stratocaster, which provided a very different tone than his usual Languedoc and just a few pedals including his trusty wah-wah pedal.
With each passing song more people started arriving and I got a kick out of watching the look of disbelief as they walked in to the tiny club and saw what was going down. Word clearly had spread and the room was starting to fill up. The drums/keys/guitar trio mostly focused on Soule Monde's riveting originals. Anastasio had no issues finding his spaces within the avant-grooves Ray and Russ laid down. The guitarist used interesting chord voicings and was at ease with the material. He didn't solo very much, instead showing off his masterful rhythmic skills and Big Red didn't stop smiling throughout the whole performance.
There's so many times you hear rumors that Trey would sit-in with this person or that person and it never turns out to be true. There are other times Anastasio would guest for a song or two and then jet. Last night's Soule Monde performance was the full monty. The Phish guitarist never left the stage during either of the two sets. It was unlike any situation I'd seen Trey perform in as there were no roadies, no guitar tech Brian Brown, no huge five-digit rig - just one musician stopping by to perform with two of his most trusted collaborators. Anastasio used plenty of elbow grease to elicit vibrant tones in a way he doesn't with his usual Languedoc.
As setbreak hit word got around the club that a huge line had formed outside. Venue operators gave those who were on hand for the first show the opportunity to stick around for the previously scheduled 10:30 p.m. performance and not many left. The room filled to capacity, a measly 140 patrons, for a second show that was very different from the first. The normal decorum of a jazz club was lost as the capacity-crowd hooted and hollered at every opportunity. During setbreak it was interesting to hear everyone's stories about how they found out and there seem to be many dinners that were left uneaten last night as those who heard about the collaboration changed their plans with a quickness and headed down to The Iridium.
Soule Monde doesn't plan the setlist before taking the stage and last night's performance was no different. Russ and Ray would call out songs to each other between tunes and then the keyboardist would tell Trey what key the next number was in. It was crazy to see how quickly Anastasio picked up on what Lawton and Paczkowski were playing. When the guitarist stepped to the mic for an impromptu encore after the second performance, we learned why he was familiar with the material. Trey noted that Soule Monde's studio album was his "coffee-drinking" music and he listened to the disc over and over. Knowing Anastasio, many of his listening sessions probably involved playing along with the songs.
After receiving a massive standing ovation, the trio did return for that aforementioned impromptu encore. Ray told the crowd they wanted Trey to sing a tune and he set up a mic in front of the guitarist. Soule Monde and Anastasio then lit into a "Cayman Review" that wound up being the only Trey original of the evening. "Cayman" was performed in a fairly similar manner to TAB performances with of course much fewer musicians. Those in the crowd exchanged knowing glances as the band left the stage leaving many of us in awe of what we had just witnessed. The venue was so packed that staff manned the doors and wouldn't let anyone leave without showing their receipts as proof they had paid. This was far from a typical night at The Iridium.
Now, as amazing as Trey's performance was, one of the lessons I was left with is just how good Soule Monde's music is. The duos play a MMW-esque brand of groove-rock that shows off the incredible skills Lawton and Paczkowski possess. Had Anastasio not been there, this still would've been a fantastic performance and I'm the new owner of the band's studio album - one of the first physical CDs I've bought in years. It will now be my coffee- drinking music as well.
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Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Morrocan Chicken
This delicious and simple recipe comes from the Blog of our dear departed friend Pistachio. She has gone from us but her Blog still remains. There are some wonderful recipes so it is well worth having a wander round.
I have not made very much in the way of middle eastern dishes and am still trying to sort out the lovely aromatic spices used. I need also to master the art of flavouring couscous. This is a very tasty dish. I used chicken thighs as that is what I had. I cooked them first and then added the sauce ingredients to the juices in the pan. I also added some peppadew peppers which added a little warmth without taking away from the flavours. I always have a jar of these in the fridge as I just love them. Really nice on a salad too.
500g/Approx 1lb chicken fillet, cut into 2cm dice
4 tbsp (Aus. 20ml) flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
60ml olive oil
2 onions, sliced
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 tsp sumac
4 tbsp sultanas
250ml chicken stock
50g/2oz toasted pine nuts
4 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
Juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges to serve
Serve with couscous, greek yoghurt and Lebanese bread.
Toss the chicken in the seasoned flour.
Heat 40ml of the olive oil in a large frying pan over a high heat until hot, then cook the chicken in batches until golden and set aside.
Heat the remaining oil in the pan.
Add the onions, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes, stirring, until golden and softened.
Return the chicken to the pan and add the spices, sultanas and stock.
Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes until heated through and thickened slightly.
Stir in the pine nuts, coriander and lemon juice.
Serve with couscous, yoghurt, bread and lemon.
8 comments:
- arista said...
this looks delicious, I'd like to try this one to introduce new flavours into my cooking. About to write down the recipe now!
- 15 January 2009 at 04:00
- Rosa's Yummy Yums said...
This dish looks incredibly good! I love Moroccan food!
- 15 January 2009 at 06:22
- Mary said...
This seams veryyyy nice and tasty ...cheers!
- 15 January 2009 at 06:58
- Coby said...
Granny, Pistachio was a big fan of this kind of food. Simple preparation with lots of aromatics. She had such a great way with couscous too. I often think of Pistachio when I see a Moroccan inspired dish. This one looks fabulous.
- 15 January 2009 at 10:50
- Gloria said...
Brenda, look delicious how all your nice recipes!! Xgloria
- 15 January 2009 at 13:12
- Oh my! Apple pie! said...
I love this type of food and I got a lot of ideas from Pi's blog. I've made this dish a few times now, always a success.
- 15 January 2009 at 14:40
Oh Brenda that looks so good, I've had the recipe book marked for so long but have yet to make it, always going for another variation instead. You've inspired me to give it a go.
- 16 January 2009 at 17:12
- Sophie said...
Not looking at your instructions, I would think this dish is not easy to put together. I like how exotic but not too complicated it is! :)
- 6 February 2009 at 14:36

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By: Deborah Johnson Wood
Encouraged by Uptown's recent victory as Grand Rapids' first Corridor Improvement District
(CID), supporters of Madison Square's bid for CID designation say the
district could be next in line. Grand Rapids City Commissioners
recently passed a resolution accepting the proposal for the CID and on
May 12 will hold a public hearing.
In the past five years, Madison Square has received a $100,000 Cool Cities
grant, seen new buildings constructed and existing buildings renovated,
watched promised redevelopments fizzle and has struggled to attract and
keep new neighborhood businesses.
Now the business district at the
intersection of Madison and Hall is on the cusp of establishing the
means to infuse the business district with the largest influx of
funding in its history.
"The community is looking for a vibrant
commercial district to support revitalizing the neighborhood and the
CID is one way to get there," says Kimberly Van Dyk, executive director
of Neighborhood Ventures.
"It's the chicken and the egg thing. We need to grow the demand, and
we'll grow it if we can get the CID and transit improvements."
Neighborhood Ventures, LISC, Lighthouse Communities
and other organizations are catalysts in the development of the CID
proposal and in drumming up support from business owners, property
owners and the surrounding Southtown community.
Months of planning, a door-to-door
survey, a walking tour of the area and community input resulted in a
wish list of improvements that includes attracting a bank, a pharmacy
and a sit-down restaurant; streetscape upgrades to beautify the area;
and buses that run every 15 minutes instead of the current 30-minute
"One thing that's really amazing," Van
Dyk says, "is that the community sent over 200 letters of support (for
the CID) to the city commission, plus email and phone calls."
Source: Kimberly Van Dyk, Neighborhood Ventures
Related ArticlesMadison Square takes next step toward Corridor Improvement DistrictMadison Square is awarded $100,000 and 'Cool Cities' designation
Deborah Johnson Wood is development news editor for Rapid Growth Media. She can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Free Energy Economics and how it impacts the economy
What does free energy have to do with the economy?
Our Economic system is unsustainable if,we continue using unustainable fuels that pollute the air we breathe,the water we drink and because the energy we currently use will be gone in the not too distant future anyway,and we currently have the ability to replace the fossil fuel based economy with one based on almost free,non polluting energy machines,once they get built.Unless we become serious about creating the will to do this,Our life wil be like being in a car that's about to run out of gas,in the middle of nowhere.Without enough energy to get to the next gas station.Assuming their will be any gas there,or if there is gas wondering if,we can afford to buy it.
The way the economy is now we will be lucky ,if we have enough jobs,or money to sustain our debts,that increase with time only because we can't make enough money any longer to pay that debt.If,we were playing the monopoly game in real life,we would going around the board ,trying to pass "GO" in order to get the two hundred dollars ,without going to jail,in order to make the next rent .payment.Of,course those who designed the game knew this would happen.The banksters that the game was named after,don't care about the average person.They know it's a winner takes all type of game.So, why do we continue to play,their game?Why don't we ,just stop playing their game and create one where everyone neither wins everything,or loses everything?
Wouldn't it be better to play a game where everyone wins?
Where there are no losers.except those who want to continue gauging the people through carbon credits,which only taxes everyone for something we,no longer need.
Why,spend billions upon billions of dollars on outdated technology,that requires that much money ,and probably more,if history is any judge.when we can use even half,that much to build free energy devices that will save money over time.Rather than suck more money from us over what few resources we have left.Why should we compete with ourselves,it only wastes money and time in the long run.We end up killing each other for no good reason,except greed.
No,ongoing energy costs
No, carbon credits to pay
No, worrying about blackouts from overloaded powerlines
No wind,water,or even ,sun,necessary.
No more expensive power plants to build.
In,fact,no long distance powerlines needed
No more overpaying for your energy needs,once the free energy devices are built.
Just, maintaince costs,if needed.
- Free-Energy Devices, zero-point energy, and water as fuel
practical free energy devices, construction plans, research and development results and theory simply explained.
here it is in a nutshell, we won't turn into a "Green economy" until":
1. We have no choice and our backs are against the wall and there is no other option .
2 These "Green Technologies are cheap enough to draw customers away from traditional fuels.
3. The End comes and we all die in another mass extimction.
Sorry but itis all about the $$$s
This is a subject of which I have great interest and involvement. Thanks for a well constructed guide with excellent links.


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Bastiaan Van Gaalen features in a sprawling editorial by photographer Serge Leblon in the autumn issue of British biannual 10 Men. Titled "Sunday Morning," the Mattias Karlsson-styled story pictures the Dutch model taking an open-air stroll through vacant streets wearing some of the season's finest men's outerwear. Leblon makes excellent use of a muted color palette to bring a reflective tone to the series, which perfectly captures the mood of autumn. Handsome, contemplative, Bastiaan Van Gaalen channels this very spirit to great effect, daybreak on a cool Sunday morning in October.
Credits include: Publication, 10 Men Issue 35 Autumn 2013; Title, "Sunday Morning"; Photography, Serge Leblon; Styling, Mattias Karlsson.


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This morning, I saw Facebook pictures of this girl on a night out with my friends. I was surprised to find myself tearing up, surprised that even now, the sight of her with them still felt like a punch to the gut. She and I had a history, if having someone you loved and trusted go behind your back and turn all your friends against you can be called a history. It left me completely isolated and unable to trust anyone when I desperately needed a support system to deal with bipolar disorder.
But that was more than a year ago. I had already forgiven her, even without her asking. I had forgiven the people who, for months, had listened to her talking against me without telling me anything. I even started spending time with them again, getting back some of the closeness that had been lost. Some friendships never completely recovered, but a few precious ones became stronger than before.
So why did it still hurt?
I searched myself for any desire for revenge, a longing perhaps to see her as isolated as I had been. It honestly wasn't there. In a twisted way, I understood that what she did was justified to her, and that she had suffered as well. It was never her betrayal that did the most damage anyway, it was the passive response to it of people whom I trusted to have my back. But even those relationships have been slowly repaired.
Gradually, it dawned on me why the wound never completely healed. It was never acknowledged. After the debacle, I withdrew from everybody involved to struggle with my depression on my own. Some made efforts to reach out, but I felt too wary and vulnerable, too exhausted and battered, to respond. It was a long while before I got back in touch, and by that time everyone, including myself, just wanted things to be normal. The incident was glossed over, forgotten, never spoken of again. I could only really talk about it to one person, but to everyone else, it might as well never have happened.
I thought all I needed to do so that I could move on was to forgive. But there's still some leftover hurt beneath the surface, an aching need for someone to say, "Yes, this happened. It was traumatic, and it hurt you — you're allowed to be hurt. I'm hurting for you, too." With life going on as usual, it seemed like the pain didn't matter, that it wasn't of any consequence to anyone, even to myself. I buried it under my desire to go back to the way things were, but this morning it reminded me that I still didn't have closure. It reminded me that forgiveness is one thing, but healing takes not only time, but an acknowledgement that the wound is real in the first place.


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Seasons 5-7
"I speak no evil, but I see and hear everything."
"I may be an actress, but that doesn't mean I'll stick to your script."
"I'm not a bitch, but I've played one on TV."
Birthday: June 15th, 1959
Sign: Gemini
Elegant and charming, Eileen is an actress and daytime soap royalty. The California native began her acting career at 20, starring in several independent films, including the cult horror classic The House on Sorority Row. She went on to star in Eternity, opposite Jon Voight and Armand Assante and Stephen Cannell's primetime drama series Broken Badges. Eileen is best known for playing Ashley Abbott on the #1 rated daytime drama The Young and the Restless and Kristen DiMera on Days of Our Lives, where she made television history in 1997 by simultaneously playing five roles. After three nominations, she won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in 2014. Eileen also penned the Death in Daytime mystery novel series with co-author Robert J. Randisi. She is currently working on a film adaptation of one of those books with her niece Annamarie Davidson. When not acting or writing, Eileen enjoys painting, surfing, playing piano and the electric guitar. She lives in Malibu with her husband, who is an actor, writer and producer and host of The World Poker Tour, Vince Van Patten (son of acting legend Dick Van Patten) and their 13-year-old son Jesse. She is a proud stepmom to 23-year-old Duke and 21-year-old Vinny.


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Take a look at the below list of Top 10 Most Beautiful Flowers in The World 2017. How do you show off your feelings to someone in the world that we are today is the kind of flowers that you give them. Mm, the lovebirds will always look for the best flowers, regardless at how much or the cost they will get it with. That is why flowers are always non to be a simple and sincere way that you can use to lift up our spirits better each day that comes and goes. If you have wronged someone, the remedy is to show him/her that the person is still as unique and good as a flower. Beautiful flowers are not easy to get and maintain but here are the best beautiful flowers 2017 that exist out there.
List of Top 10 Most Beautiful Flowers in The World 2017
10. Cherry Blossom
If you are living in Japan, then you can understand the importance of spring. During spring season, you will notice cherry blossom trees in their full bloom. Spectacular display of these blossoms which arrival in the season are being celebrated by festivals in U.S and also Japan. Popular colors of these flowers are pink and white and who doesn't love flowers? These flowers always remain beautiful when they are still on their trees and also even when they are carpeting on ground, they still look gorgeous. You can plant them right there in your garden so that when US and Japan are celebrating, you will celebrate too right there at your home.
9. Dahlia
Dahlia is known to be genus name to Mexico, Colombia and Central America. The flowers are characterized as tuberous, bushy and perennial plants and easy to grow. The name of this flower was found after the botanist Anders Dahl and their beautiful flowers will capture your attention when you spot them from far. If you love flowers, then Dahlia will steal attention with its sweet scent which can attract everyone. There are thirty species of Dahlia in the world 2017 and at least twenty thousand cultivators. If you love and value flowers, then you need to grow this one and when you smell it sweet scent, you will realize that you're a new and relaxed person.
8. Bleeding Heart
You can find these flowers either in white, pink or red and even when you don't love flowers, you will get your right choice. These flowers mostly appear in April to June ready to capture your attention. They are whimsical and almost fairy like blossoms. The flowers are known to be traditional favorite shady gardens and they are easy to grow. They are called bleeding heart because their shape resembles heart. If you to grow flowers, then bleeding heart is your right choice and even your friends and neighbor will come to your house want to see them. Bleeding heart will make your garden look attractive and so if you don't have any flower, then bleeding heart is what you need to grow.
7. Canna
Also known as canna lily and they are not true lily. It is genius of 19 species of flowering plants. They have beautiful flowers and their leave are wide. Growing them is very easy and they need regular watering since their leaves lose a lot of water through transpiration. Some of the closest living relations to this plant are some other families of order Zingiberales which are ginger, bananas and more. You can propagate them easily and they take short season to grow and reach maturity. They look gorgeous when they reach flowering stage and the best part about these flowers is that they are resistant to drought and are able to be grown in pots easily. You can also grow them in your garden and they will add bold statement to your home's surroundings.
6. Rose
Every one of us know the rose flowers as the most romantic flower. It is also characterized by wonderful scent and when you smell its scent you feel fresh and relaxed. When you visit a sick person or your loved one, the first thing to remember is to take a rose flower. Giving rose flowers to your love one has meaningful significant. You can take yellow rose which are meant for friendship and the red rose are meant for true love. It is woody perennial shrub and varieties of stems are thorned. Several of the species are found in Asia, but the goodness is that several of them are distributed all over the world. If you want to decorate your garden, then rose flowers are what you need to grow and they will attract everyone including pets! They are known to be most beautiful ornament plants that everyone with a garden need to grow.
5. Tulip
It is one of the most cultivated flowers found in the world 2017 and it has been distributed from South Euro, Africa to Asia. It is very easy to plant in ports and some of them are fresh cut flowers. They have beautiful flowers and the first commercial cultivation started in Iran. It needs regular watering and maintaining them is easy. People that are mostly known as potential growers of the product are the Dutch but I have to give you a secret that the potential commercial cultivators were first found in Iran.
4. White Lotus
That is not the only name that you can find this plant with because another name that it has is the Egyptian white waterlily or in other terms tiger lotus. Start by knowing that the species of the plant is known as Nymphaeaceae and is able to be found grown in various parts that are found in Asia and also in the Eastern parts of Africa. They float on water and they are always supported by its lily pads. If you want a plant that you can grow in ponds and even in an aquarium, then you are at the right place to find the best of them all.
3. Lily of the Valley
Known as a delicate flower, it is a sigh of fragrant sigh of spring and has been one that inspires most legends to use it. There is one Christian legend that is known to have said that the tears that Mary mother of Jesus had shed on the cross had turned out to be lilies of the valley. That gives people reason to sometimes refer to the flower as 'Our Lady's Tears'. That is not all because another sample of them have ben believed to have emerged to grow from the blood of St. George when they were fighting with the dragon.
2. Oriental Poppy
Get to know more about this flower as it is referred as a perennial something that is contrary to what many people out there name it to be. What is funny about the flower is that it grows and thrives in droughts and also in summers due to the fact that it totally sheds off its foliage. If someone asks you what color you prefer the plant to have, then I know you might be confused on what to give out. But let me shorten them down for you because it has either white, red, pink or sometimes multicolored colors.
1. Plumeria
Having a flower alone does not do you any great other than beautifying your environment. This is a flower that will give you more due to the reason that it has more and better smell than any other that you have encountered in your life. But the sweetness and the scent are not bad enough to make you uncomfortable. Unlike others in the market, they are white in color and have been given a little touch of a yellow look. When you have it on your table or room, you are going to love everything that is going to give you something to cherish about.
Ensure that your environment is going to be decorated and what will do that is the fact that it is going to be humane and beautiful to be at all times. There are very many beautiful flowers out there in the world 2017 but what makes them differ from each other is the fact that they are going to remain unique at all times. The above have been given the best color in the world and there scent also makes them be the best of them all.


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A quick, almost no sew pillow
Earlier this year, I did a tutorial about making lined drapes for Courtney's room from a duvet cover. You can click HERE for the curtain tutorial.
This is the package the duvet cover came in...a fabric bag.
This is a pouch type bag. Some sheet sets come in fabric bags like this too. This one has 2 cute buttons on the side!!
A bag already sewn....hmmm, what to make with this?
Easy peasy pillow. Just stuff it.
Then do a whip stitch to close the opening. You can make it NO sew by hot gluing it or using iron on tape.
All done, but it needs something...maybe a ribbon.
or some buttons for decoration.
or a cute big silk flower pinned on.
This will be a cute addition to Courtney's room...click HERE to see Courtney's room re-do if you missed it.
These little pillows are great for your neck while resting on the couch, back support in a chair or for the kids in the car.
Spread the word with friends and family to save the fabric bags when they buy new sheets or bedding.
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Thrifted Dress
KateSpade Glasses
HM Shoes
Sometimes nothings better than a vintage dress. I kept this outfit simple with just a cute pair of white flats, and pops of red accents. I'm always wearing my favorite brand of glasses by a company named Bonlook, these particular pair is no longer sold through the company, but there is so many options to choose from in different styles and colors.
We're heading to Nashville in just a couple days and I couldn't be more excited. Nashville is one of my favorite places to visit for a quick trip, it's been a couple years since our last visit so if there is any recommendations you guys have id love to hear them!
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Living in Rexburg you really learn how to layer things. This outfit could be considered a little busy and risky for some people, I know it was for me 2 years ago, but there is no harm in trying new things! Hope everyone's weekend was fabulous! Mine was spent in Provo with a seriously wonderful someone.
Excuse the dark spot, an icicle dripped on me.
Shawl thing: Abercrombie ( yes, the kids one, their XL's are big!) Shirts: Down East Basics (gray) & Hollister (stripes). Jeans: American Eagle, Belt: Forever 21, Necklace: Gift, Boots: Alloy


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June's queen bee picked a colour scheme I quite adore - muted pink, coral, teal and blue. My only problem was narrowing down my choices. As usual this year, I made two blocks.
I also made two heart blocks with these Tula prints for the campaign hosted by the Orlando modern quilt guild to give heart quilts to those affected by the tragic shooting at the Pulse night club. I sent these blocks to a woman in the U.S. who offered to collect blocks and sew them into quilt tops.
I don't think I posted these two mini minis I made for the fun contest hosted by Make Modern magazine. Both are made with Alison Glass fabric and finish at 6". This was my first go at single binding and it went surprisingly well.
They now hang in front of my sewing machine with a few other favourite minis.


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Most Ohio residents would agree that suffering a workplace injury is quite traumatic. Now imagine learning that your workers' compensation claim has been denied. Experiencing a denial of the benefits you rightfully deserve can make an already troubling situation much worse. Without workers' comp benefits you will have to pay for your own medical care. You will also not receive compensation for any work missed due to your injury.
Workers' compensation: Many safety violations at plastics maker
The manufacturing industry exposes workers to multiple safety hazards. This was underscored by the fines of more than $250,000 that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed after completing two inspections at the facility of a plastics manufacturer in Ohio. Injuries related to electrical hazards and defective industrial machines make up a significant percentage of workers' compensation claims every year.
9,927 nursing assistant workers' compensation claims in 5 years
Government statistics and researchers indicate that nursing assistants are part of one of the most hazardous profession in the country. According to the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, almost 10,000 claims were filed by employees of nursing homes during the past five years. Approximately one-third of those followed injuries caused by overexertion.
Workers' compensation is there to help after workplace fatalities
The recent death of a forklift operator in a workplace accident in the Fuyao plant underscored the increased occupational fatality rate in Ohio. Although some suggest that the improved economy causes fatigue, stress and overexertion, ultimately leading to fatalities, safety authorities say compliance with regulations can prevent most workplace deaths. No family is prepared for the news of a loved one's death due to an on-the-job accident. However, their unanticipated financial burden can be eased by the workers' compensation insurance system.
Workers' compensation claim may follow fatality at glass factory
One of the primary hazards in the manufacturing and warehousing industries is the presence of forklifts. These mechanized lift trucks pose a danger to those who operate them and any other workers in the vicinity. A significant number of workers' compensation claims nationwide, including Ohio, follow forklift-related injuries, some of which prove to be fatal.
Understanding the Ohio workers' compensation system
Coping financially after suffering an injury in a work-related accident can be challenging. For this reason, employers in Ohio must carry workers' compensation insurance. This will assist employees with the financial consequences of workplace injuries while protecting the employer from having to face lawsuits for ordinary negligence filed by injured workers.
Workers' compensation: Court awards $120,000 for denied claim
Workers in Ohio who are struggling to obtain workers' comp after suffering workplace injuries may be interested in a case in another state. A court recently awarded an oil-field worker $120,000 after a seven-year fight for workers' compensation benefits that were initially denied after he suffered a brain injury. Reportedly, the man fell while working on an oil rig, and the head injuries he suffered were life-changing.
Why would an employer reject a workers' compensation claim?
Ohio employees whose employers rejected their claims for insurance benefits may have questions about their eligibility. Workers' compensation is insurance that covers workplace injuries, regardless of who was at fault. Rejections can follow if injured employees were determined to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Also, injuries that occurred during criminal activities or in violation of company policy, or those that were self-inflicted, may not be covered. Furthermore, the injury must have occurred when the employee was on duty.
Ohio workers' compensation has the back of firefighters
Firefighters in Ohio will likely be relieved after an announcement last month that funds will be made available to provide them with better protection against the health hazards they face. The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation has established a program to limit the exposure of the state's firefighters to various toxic elements when they are fighting fires. The program is called the Firefighter Exposure to Environmental Elements Grant Program.
Workers' compensation can ease the financial burden after injury
Workplace injuries can be life changing and impact both victims and their loved ones. This is underscored by the consequences of an incident in which an Ohio worker was struck by a company vehicle. Although the injured man will receive workers' compensation benefits to provide financial support, his suffering involves much more than economical hardship.


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Belize Aggressor III Captain's Log
May 13-20, 2017
Sea State: flat to choppy
Avg. Air Temp: 85F
Avg. Water Temp: 83F
Avg. Visibility: 100ft+
Capt. Chris
Chef Yanis
Steward – Randy
Instructors – Daniel, Jerome
Engineer – Fermin
Deck Asst. – Jason
Saturday May 13, 2017
3:00PM – Guests Board
5:30PM – Safety briefing & Introductions
6:15PM – Dinner is served!
Welcome Aboard Ann, Michel, Liza, Jasper, Liz, John, Jill, Alan, Richard, Jim, Scott, Phil, Allison, Al, Daniel, Nancy, and David.
Sunday May 14, 2017
Dive Sites: Black Beauty & Cathedral
The week started off with a first day of great weather and great diving. We did our check out dives at Black Beauty, on the Southern tip of Turneffe Atoll, before motoring over to Lighthouse Reef to finish our day off at Cathedral. Today we had some fantastic dives and saw a lot of cool stuff, including Eagle rays, a resting nurse shark, scorpionfish, a very large Caribbean Reef shark, green and spotted morays, tarpon, schools of jacks, stingrays, a pesky remora, soapfish, skeleton shrimp, wire coral shrimp, lobsters out on the reef, turtles, octopus, squid, and several slender filefish.
Monday May 15, 2017
Dive Sites: Painted Wall and Eagle Ray Pass
Monday morning, we woke up to a beautiful, sunny day, and flat calm seas. Our first stop was Painted Wall for the morning dives, then to Eagle Ray Pass. It was a beautiful day, with phenomenal viz, which made it easy for us to see all the Eagle Rays…at least 6 total. We also saw a Whiptail stingray, green morays, a small hawksbill, lots of colourful reef fish swimming around, loggerhead w/ several remora attached, 2 scorpionfish, juvenile spotted drums, tarpon, cowfish, porcupinefish, and several slender filefish.
Tuesday May 16, 2017
Dive Sites: Blue Hole & Half Moon Caye Wall
It was another beautiful day to head up to the Great Blue Hole for our first dive of the day, and then to Half Moon Caye Natural Monument for our island excursion. After the excursion several of the guests, and crew, jumped into the warm waters and swam a bit before grabbing some lunch.
On the afternoon dives, we got up close and personal with Caribbean Reef sharks and friendly groupers. We saw lots of stingrays on the sandy bottom, along with razorfish and garden eels. We found some Peacock flounder and watched goatfish, Angelfish, blue parrotfish, and hogfish graze the grass beds. There were also some headshield slugs moving along the in the sand. On the coral reef, we found arrow crabs in sponges, big barracuda, tarpon, schools of creole wrasse and blue chromis, eagle rays, and several slender filefish.
Wednesday May 17, 2017
Dive Sites: Chain Wall & Silver Caves
Today we had an exciting day of diving with Caribbean Reef sharks buzzing around, and friendly grouper checking out the divers. On the wall, we saw some neck crabs and lobsters, then off in the distance an Eagle Ray dived down into the deep. There was a very large spotted moray peeking up at us from his hole, and a scorpionfish hiding in plain sight. Other things we saw were flamingo tongue, squid, midnight parrotfish, batwing crab, skeleton shrimp, and several slender filefish.
Thursday May 18, 2017
Dive Sites: Lighthouse Wall, Long Caye Wall, & Long Caye Ridge
Today we knocked out 3 dive sites. There was plenty to see, including 2 scorpionfish, southern stingrays, blue parrotfish, sharks, rays, skeleton shrimp, neck crabs, juvenile trunk fish, spotted drums, and lettuce sea slugs. We also found a tiny yellow slug with a red spot. Sometimes words are not enough to describe the amazing dives and feeling you get when surrounded by a plethora of fish including tarpon, Creole wrasse, sergeant majors, horse eye jacks, bar jacks, blue chromis, black durgeon, yellow tail snappers, school of blue tangs with trumpet fish hunting…there were lots of trumpetfish. And several slender filefish.
Friday May 19, 2017
Dive Sites: Nurse Shark Ridge & Sayonara
Our final dives of the day were sad, but not disappointing. There were sightings of turtles, Eagle rays, morays, schools of jacks, schools of snappers, and schools of Creole wrasse. We spotted a scorpionfish on the reef, squid, 2 spotted drums, and of course, as we had been seeing all week, several slender filefish. As we headed back to port and saw dolphins jumping and swimming alongside the vessel.
This was a great week with some great people, and now, new friends. We look forward to our next diving adventure with you.
Congrats to our Iron Divers…Ann, Jasper, John, and Liz
Hope to see you all again soon!EAT, SLEEP, & DIVE!!!


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Sirin is a mythological creature of Russian legends, with the head and chest of a beautiful woman and the body of a bird (usually an owl). According to myth, the Sirins lived in Vyraj or around the Euphrates River.[1][2]
These half-women half-birds are directly based on the Greek myths and later folklore about sirens.[2][3][4] They were usually portrayed wearing a crown or with a nimbus.[5] Sirins sang beautiful songs to the saints, foretelling future joys. For mortals, however, the birds were dangerous. Men who heard them would forget everything on earth, follow them, and ultimately die. People would attempt to save themselves from Sirins by shooting cannons, ringing bells and making other loud noises to scare the bird off.[3] Later (17-18th century), the image of Sirins changed and they started to symbolize world harmony (as they live near paradise). People in those times believed only happy people could hear a Sirin, while only very few could see one because she is as fast and difficult to catch as human happiness. She symbolizes eternal joy and heavenly happiness.[6]
The legend of Sirin might have been introduced to Rus' by Persian merchants in the 8th-9th century. In the cities of Chersonesos and Kiev they are often found on pottery, golden pendants, even on the borders of Gospel books of tenth-twelfth centuries.[5] Pomors often depicted Sirins on the illustrations in the Book of Genesis as birds sitting in paradise trees.[1]
Sometimes Sirins are seen as a metaphor for God's word going into the soul of a man. Sometimes they are seen as a metaphor of heretics tempting the weak. Sometimes Sirins were considered equivalent to the Polish Wila. In Russian folklore, Sirin was mixed with the revered religious writer Saint Ephrem the Syrian. Thus, peasant lyrists such as Nikolay Klyuev often used Sirins as a synonym for poet.[1]
Ivan Bilibin's Sirin
Viktor Vasnetsov. Sirin (right) and Alkonost (left) Birds of Joy and Sorrow (1896)
In popular culture[edit]
- Alternative band Birds of Tokyo have a track named "Sirin" on their March Fires Album.
- Author Vladimir Nabokov published under the pseudonym Sirin.
- A Moog synthesizer uses the name "Sirin: Analog Messenger of Joy".
See also[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sirin.
- ^ a b c Сирин. Bestiary (in Russian). Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ^ a b Священные птицы. New Acropol (in Russian). Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ^ a b Boguslawski, Alexander (1999). "RELIGIOUS LUBOK". Archived from the original on 2009-08-02. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ^ Персонажи славянской мифологии (in Russian). Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ^ a b Hilton, Alison (1995). Russian folk art. Indiana University Press. p. 144. ISBN 978-0-253-32753-6.
- ^ Славянские суеверия (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2009-02-12. Retrieved 2009-04-16.


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Sheep have wool to keep them warm during the cold winter months, but what about the trees? How do they keep warm? Until now they had to just shiver through winter, but now they can also keep warm with wool.
The Knit Knot tree on Xenia Avenue in Yellow Springs, Ohio is getting a lot more love from passersby since covering up with a multi-colored, knitted tree sweater.Continue Reading


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Carrie Kelley, THROWING PIZZA AT DUDE'S FACES. That's pizza abuse! Pizza Dog does not approve. Anyways, she drops some old TV episodes off at the Wayne Manor doorstep for Damian, explaining the note from last issue, something that Bruce finds to be a bit odd. Wanting to know who was involved in his son's life, Bruce has Alfred drive him to Carrie's apartment, where a costume party is being held, and wouldn't you know it, Carrie is dressed as Robin. Bruce, being in a bad mood, just gives her back the shows, and leaves. Carrie feels like something is up, eventually yelling out the window "Where's Damian?" but she gets no response from Bruce, who has Alfred drive him away.
Elsewhere, Frankenstein of SHADE and JLD fame is fighting off the typical hellspawn he fights, when he gets trapped in some... uh, bat foam? As Bruce flies him away in the Batwing. Frank later wakes up in a familiar castle, to find Bruce planning some science experiences, mainly... he wants to perfect the science that brought Frank to life, and resurrect Damian.
This doesn't fly well with Frank, who tries to talk Bruce out of it, telling the sorrowful Dark Knight that he's headed down a very, very dark road. Bruce doesn't listen, which forces Frank to try and convince him physically, as he breaks out of the hardened foam. Frank manages to grab Bruce by the neck, telling him of his own son, and how he knows exactly what he's going through, but all Bruce can say is that Frank failed his son, and sends a grappling hook through the monster's chest, pumping it full of electricity.
Having been called upon by Alfred, Tim flies to Bruce's location, despite some tense issues of late. Despite Tim's feelings, Alfred tells him to be aware of Bruce's emotional state, and to cut him some slack, which is going to be hard to do when Tim finds Bruce hunched over a disassembled Frankenstein.
Tim tries to reason with Bruce, who brings up the fact that he and Superman were dead, so he's determined to bring his son back. Frank, still awake, tells Bruce that he should have figured out by now that he is neither alive nor dead, and sentencing Damian to a similar fate would be a huge mistake. Nevertheless, Bruce pushes on.
Tim eventually tries to physically stop Bruce from continue, and is met with resistance, as Bruce pins Tim to the wall by his cape. Tim has a backup plan, and gets his jet to target all of Bruce's equipment, burning it to ashes. Bruce gets up in Tim's face with a big old "fuck you" face, and leaves silently, while Frankenstine, still just a bunch of body parts, asks if anyone is going to put him back together.
Elsewhere, in Gotham, Carrie plays some not-Kinect games with her blonde friend who is fond of purple and totally not who you think she is, discussing the weirdness surrounding Damian lately. Turns out Carrie was giving him some sort of lessons? I don't know. Regardless, she comments on how weird it is that she's disappeared, and it turns out Bruce paid her off about ten times as much for his son.


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GEMS Our Own English School was a planned school in Qatar in the Al-Wukair, Wakrah area by GEMS group next to the other schools by the same group: GEMS Wellington School and GEMS American Academy. There were some construction activities using the project name Our Own English School during 2014-2015. Since the group has opened the other two (American and British) schools at the same location after that, it is now not clear if or when they will be opening this new school.
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Renzo found himself fascinated by the game, and he spent the next week asking everyone he knew: at what price would they sell their soul?
He was a little disappointed to find that the game was not much of a novelty: most people had ready answers. Although he hadn't given the matter any thought, it seemed that everyone else had, and was ready with a list. The majority were concerned about correcting bad habits or personal defects, such as bad teeth, a spinal problem, a sense of inadequacy or laziness. A few wishes were completely altruistic, such as cures for fatal diseases. Only one was global and impersonal: "End world hunger." Two were limited to a single event: that of enjoying the sexual favors of a famous celebrity for a weekend.
And so the game proved unilluminating and had just about worn out when Renzo asked one last person the price of his soul.
"I wouldn't sell," Leonardo replied.
Renzo stopped. "You wouldn't?"
"For any price?"
"For any price. What does it profit a man -- you know the quote -- if he gains the world but loses his soul?"
Leonardo explained that his soul was his only real possession. That while wealth and riches "waste away", the soul lasts forever. When he began to elaborate on the parable of the Pearl of Great Price, Renzo's mind started to wander.
Renzo had no interest in Leonardo's explanations. What was extraordinary to him was not Leonardo's reasons, but the bare fact that he refused to even consider a price.
"Look," Renzo interrupted, "What if your son was dying of an incurable disease, and the devil said, 'Sell me your soul and the boy will live a long and healthy life.' What would you say?"
A hint of a tear appeared at the edge of Leonardo's eye. "What a terrible thing to say! It's a choice that would rend my heart, but I would have to say, 'Depart from me, Satan!'" He shook his head. "It would be a gift with too heavy a price. If I took it, my boy would live, but when I died I would never see him again, forever."
Leonardo paused for a moment, to weigh what he wanted to say. He knew that his preaching and morality often bored others, but this time he wanted to be sure of being heard. So he said, watching Renzo's face, "Renzo, I knew you were going to ask me that question. I've heard you ask the others. I know that you think it's a game, but it's a very dangerous game. You keep thinking about the price of your soul and pretty soon you'll be selling it for nothing. No matter how high a price you set, it will never approach the most infinitestimal fraction of the value of your soul."
"So you think it's possible to sell your soul?"
"Do I think it's possible?" Leonardo warmed. "Of course I do! I see it every day! Men sell their souls every minute, every hour. They sell their souls to their jobs, to their careers, to their cars and houses, to the women they're attracted to."
"You're exaggerating, Leonardo. That's not selling your soul. It's just --"
"It's just what? It's just what? If you don't value your soul, you throw it away. If you don't cultivate it, it dies. When a man steps on another man's face to get a promotion, he has just sold a piece of his soul. Every time he treats another person like an obstacle, like a pawn in a game, he kills another piece of it. Each time he postpones or puts off sharing love and kindness, he carves off another piece. Then one day he looks inside. He asks himself what his real feelings are, and he can't find any. He gets old and sick and alone and he tries to pray to God, but he feels nothing. It seems like there's a sky of stone above him, because his soul is dead inside. He sold his soul. It's gone. In exchange he got a career, a pile of money, a lot of status, but in the end it wasn't worth shit. Excuse my French. I have seen people die that way. They cry out to God for the first time in their life, and do you know what? God does not answer, because the man's heart is closed. God has no way in."
Leonardo fell silent to let his words sink in, and Renzo ran his hand across his jaw. A thought was brewing in his head. He took a breath, looked Leonardo in the eyes, and decided to do it. "Leonardo," he said, "I have to tell you about a strange man I met a week ago..." and he told Leonardo the whole story. His friend listened in silence, with such intense concentration that he scarcely blinked or swallowed. When he finished, Renzo asked him what he thought.
"I think you met the devil," Leonardo said, "and he's come to buy your soul. I am going to pray for you, my friend." He put a hand on Renzo's shoulder. "Me and my family, we will pray for you."
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"IWBs are widely perceived to improve teaching and learning, adding value to the learner's experience in the classroom and increasing motivation (Kennewell and Morgan, 2003).
But, it is better to see an example! At school Joan Marques Casals, in Terrassa, near Barcelona, one of the English teachers, Josep Ramon Vidal has opened the doors of his classroom to share with us the experience of teaching English as a second language, to a group of young learners (Year 1), with the support of an InteractiveWhiteboard.
Interactive White Boards used in the ESL classes ...
- add a "wow" factor to the class as learners appreciate modern technology;
- allow for productive whole class teaching by providing a visually engaging presentation tool;
- allow for interactivity by making use of the different ways of manipulating the applications that are running on the screen - for example, layering pictures or text, overwriting, highlighting, hiding, revealing, dragging and dropping text, pictures etc.;
- allow the learners to manipulate the information on the screen. They can do this from their seat, taking the pen or using the fingers and working at the IWB in front of the class;
- allow for the showcasing of learners' presentations;
- give us an electronic flipchart with as many pages as we want;
- allow us to prepare multiple electronic flipchart pages before the class and to select the order of presentation. We can add text or drawings to the pages according to how the learners respond and revise the lesson by reviewing the flipchart sequence page by page;
- allow for a vast array of text type, colour, symbols, pictures, hyperlinks to sound files, video clips and internet pages to be incorporated;
- support different learning preferences – allowing for visual, auditory and kinaesthetic input - it has been said that the IWB is where VAK meets ICT;
- give us quality computer graphics which allow for the visualisation of concepts otherwise difficult to represent;
- are claimed to improve levels of information retention;
- allow us print off anything that appears on the board and give copies to the learners.
Any new interesting ideas to work with IWB with VYL of English?
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Attn: Race Teams – Last year we tried a new approach to gathering input for rules updates vs the traditional rules meetings and we found it worked well. Over the past several years we have had rules meetings in other divisions but we have not had a very long list of items to discuss in any of the divisions. We received some feedback a couple of years ago around the usefulness of these meetings considering a lot of teams spend the better part of the day travelling to and from and attending the meetings.
This fall we are continuing with this new approach to updating our rules and getting input. We are hoping to get as much input if not more than we did last year as well as giving everyone back some family time and keeping people off the roads. We certainly would like to hear from you if you think there are rules we can change/update to make racing better and easier for everything to police and follow. We will accept input on these proposed rules/topics until January 17th, 2013.
After January 17th we will evaluate all the input received and update the 2013 rules. We are hoping to have these completed in DRAFT form for the 3rd of February. We will release a DRAFT set of 2013 rules for review (on our website). The rules will become final two weeks after the DRAFT are if no additional changes are required.
Dates to remember are:
January 17th, 2013 – Last day to send in your input on proposed rule updates/additions
February 3rd, 2013 – DRAFT rules released
February 17th, 2013 – DRAFT rules become FINAL.


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Last week, I was taking photos in the garden, when a squirrel ran along the fence, climbed the neighbour's house, and hung sideways, screaming, with some large object in its mouth. So I snapped a quick photo, and then continued with my garden photos without any further regard to him.
Then a couple of days ago, I saw a squirrel (seems to always be that same dark character) hanging from my espalier apple tree, stripping off an apple. That little bandit! Suddenly it all came together... I had wondered how I had counted 5 little round apples forming in the tree at the far end of my yard, and yet last week I was walking through, and found not a single one, and no sign of any having prematurely dropped to the ground.
I'm thinking those little bandits probably got our early pears, too. There were maybe 6 tiny pears, but they disappeared also without a trace.
So thinking of this squirrel screaming the other day, I decided to crop & get a better look at what was in his mouth, and sure enough, that looks like an apple to me.... What do you think? (Click the photo for a larger image.)
If I had known, it should have been me screaming at him, not that rascally character screaming at me!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Those Rascally Squirrels
Posted by Garden Lily at 7:53 PM
Labels: fruit trees, musings, wildlife
1 comment:
- Roses and Lilacs said...
Nothing is safe from the little monsters. I wouldn't mind feeding them, but it's never enough. They take what you give them, bury it, and continue stealing my bird food.
I enjoyed your story.
- August 14, 2008 at 11:31 AM
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21th - 23th June 2019
GoldCoast Oceanfest 2019
Held during the midsummer weekend in beautiful Croyde Bay, Oceanfest is all about good times, great music, surfing, keeping fit and looking after the environment.
As the event rightly stated on their website; if we could bottle the spirit of a beach festival and pour it out every year against the backdrop of a sun-drenched Atlantic coastline, then the multi-award-winning GoldCoast Oceanfest might be just the brew to choose. Big enough to generate a party atmosphere, but small enough to not be overwhelming, Oceanfest blends a potentially intoxicating, eclectic and laid-back mix of quality music, exhilarating surf, action-packed sports, locally sourced food and family‑friendly fun.
2017 saw Kaiser Chiefs and Scouting for Girls headline, and in 2018 the 20th-anniversary festival saw Chase and Status, Jess Glynne and Razorlight take to the stage alongside a wide range of local and international talent!
What will 2019 hold? We'll have to keep monitoring their website for updates like everyone else, but we're sure it'll be incredible.
The Goldcoast Oceanfest website is updated regularly with news and ticket information during the build-up to each festival.
Camping opposite the festival is not for everyone. So here at The Barnstaple Hotel, we offer four-star accommodation in a prime spot, right off the main road that takes you to the festival. Ideal!


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Twins Split Home Series With Seattle
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Chris Gimenez homered twice for the first time in his big league career, Eduardo Escobar sparked a five-run first inning for Minnesota with a two-run shot, and Jose Berrios and the Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Thursday.
Berrios (6-1) pitched a career-best eight innings to win his third straight start. He struck out six and yielded two runs and five hits.
Gimenez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the fateful first for Ariel Miranda (6-3), who lost for the first time in 10 starts for the Mariners and lasted only four innings with 10 hits and six runs allowed. Gimenez hit a solo drive in the third inning, giving the backup catcher 18 home runs in 867 big league plate appearances.


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Enroll or Re-enroll your Kroger card at www.krogercommunityrewards.com and select The Healing Cathedral as the organization of your choice. Kroger gives money to the church every time you make a purchase and your fuel points are never taken away from you. All who enrolls their card get a free tote bag. Please call the church office if you have any questions 901.346.LIVE (5483).
Free Fitness Class
Join us in the gymnasium every Friday at 6 p.m. for one hour of exercise. It's free, it's fun, it's necessary for maintaining a healthy body.
Kingdom Kidz
Announcing Children's Church every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays for elementary aged children only!!! Bring the kidz!!!
W.O.W. (Way Out Worship)
W.O.W. (Way Out Worship) is worship for ages 12 – 17. They meet on the 1st and 4th Sundays. Call the church office at 901.346.LIVE (5483) for more details.
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As part of our electronic giving program, we offer a powerful tool designed for today's smartphone users. In less time than it takes to write a check, you can make weekly payments of tithes and offerings by simply sending a text message from your smartphone. This service offers our members and guests another convenient option of supporting this Healing ministry. Signing up for "Give by Text" is easy. In a matter of minutes, you can sign up, honor God and support the church through this modern, easy way to give. The phone number to "Give by Text" is 901.878.3942.
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Step 1: Text the number 9018783942
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The very first time you text, you will get a text back asking to register your debit or credit card. The second time and thereafter you will simply get a confirmation of the amount you gave by text. Please call the church office at 901.346.LIVE (5483) and ask for Marilyn Boyd if you need assistance with "Give by Text"
Wednesday Night is Kidz Night!!!
Parents, please bring the kidz to Wednesday night bible study at 7:00 p.m. We will reinforce biblical and academic tools. If you have any questions please see Eva Hunt or Loretta Griffin.


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A New Era
As you all have figured out the hags have gone their separate ways. While I still have the utmost love for everyone who has ever called themselves a 'hag,' I have decided to start a new world. The zombies breached the gates at Thundersquee and brains were lost. I hope you will visit Stopthemadness at her new blog www.angryblacklady.com and I hope that if Thundersquee decides to go on you will decide to visit them, as well.
As for me and a few of the other hags… Well, we started a new site. We can't promise consistent content. We can't promise our posts will be moving or even thought provoking. What we will promise is that we will post the things that we find interesting and hope that they interest you to. We are a merry band of hags who will share with you our thoughts on various subjects and always hope that you try to brick us if you have a different opinion. Needless to say, be ye Squeepeople or new brains we promise the zombies will not breach these gates. Well, we can't promise no zombies, but we can promise that we have a back-up plan to keep us together should the mindless dead come to devour all we hold dear.
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'Had he lived to-day he would still have had machines to fight, but he could at least have seen that a machine can be a good servant – if a bad master.' (Holbrook, 1947)
I've been thinking so much about this. About our reliance on machines. On how much 'screen time' we get everyday, every hour, every week... How I would like to live my life and how I do live it. I guess, doing an essay on William Morris and Socialism and how imporant it is to do 'useful work, not useless toil' (Morris in Holbrook, 1947) will do that to you.
It's been a tough month or so at college. Let's just say that Second Year is kicking my butt.And I lost all of my unpublished photos/videos from 2012 (and some from 2011) in a harddrive failure. Luckily I still have copies of the things I posted online- but there was a lot of blog content and college work that evaporated from exsistence. Just that like.
It's setbacks like this that make it really hard to keep my head above water (Like- it's about 10x harder already because I have to deal with a chronic illness). All of that hard work. Gone. Poof. My body is already giving up on me rather rapidly (too many deadlines), and my brain is really struggling to keep pace. I know healthy, young, happy students who are finding it too much- I really thought I was going to crack!
But, one thing this illness has taught me: I AM STRONG.
I may spend a few days in bed, I may not go to all of the exhibitions, I may have werid routines or have to take a bus instead of walking- but I know I can always do it. Whatever it is- I can do it. Pass A-levels? Sure. Do a 2 year course in 1 year? Alright. Deal with a broken heart/abandonment? Hell yeah. Be a vendor at Renegade? Obviously. Get a degree? LETS DO THIS!
So this is kind of half a pep-talk and half an 'I'm really sorry about the blog being empty' post. I don't know about you, but hearing someone say 'it's going to be okay' or 'it will all work out' doesn't do anything for me (kind of makes me want to yell into a pillow, haha!)- SEEING someone prove that they can win when they are against a lot of stuff- makes me realise that if they can suck it up and do it, so can I.
I know a lot of people are doing exams right now, I know it's 'finals week' and there are projects and essays to hand in. YOU CAN DO IT PEOPLE. It's probably going to be hard, but I believe in your strength. And hopefully, you can find something that makes it fun and if it's worth doing that shouldn't be too hard.
Love you.
p.s. Loosing all those photos and videos made me really really sad- but life carries on and new photos are waiting to be taken. Sorry for the delay. <3
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Holbrook, J. (1947) On Art & Socialism. Essays & Lectures by William Morris. London : Purnell and Sons Ltd.


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Why a Full-Year Meaningful Use Reporting Period Worries CIOs
- For those keeping pace with the requirements of Stage 2 Meaningful Use, the 2015 fiscal and calendar years bring with them a full-year meaningful use reporting period and concerns about meeting these demands on their healthcare organizations.
On the surface, a 365-day meaningful use reporting period represents four times the effort of a 90-day reporting period. In reality, the difference between the two is more significant and highlights the increased need for continuity and consistency.
"We just attested the Stage 2 on the inpatient side," says Faith Regional Health Services CIO Brian Sterud, MBA, CHCIO. "That was a bigger accomplishment than we give ourselves credit for given the number of folks that didn't do that."
For the regional hospital and owner of a growing physician practice in northeastern Nebraska, success in a 365-day reporting period means having the right systems and processes in place on time — barring any reduction in meaningful use reporting requirements (e.g., the Flex-IT Act).
"There are certain capabilities that have to be enabled on the first day of the reporting period," he explains. "If the requirement doesn't change, then those would need to be enabled as of January 1,2015. We have those functions enabled and are covered in that respect."
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Banking on a shorter meaningful use reporting period or experiencing delays in putting these components in place would lead to having to make up the difference in the end, intensifying pressure on providers.
"If we've got to do this whole year, it all depends on how deep of a hole you dig and the ability to get out of it," Sterud maintains. It's a numbers game for me. Thus, a 90-day reporting period would allow for us to start as late as October on the provider side. This would allow us nine months to be prepared and ready to achieve all the metrics."
And while a full-year reporting period for Stage 2 Meaningful Use does not necessarily mean that eligible providers will fail, it will challenge the confidence that these healthcare organizations and providers have in their work.
Not something to take likely
Stage 2 Meaningful Use is not the first phase of the EHR Incentive Programs to require a full-year reporting period. Stage 1 Meaningful Use begins with a 90-day reporting period in its first year and a 365-day reporting in its second year. Of course, changes to the meaningful use timeline have impact the of the Medicare EHR Incentive Program, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expects eligible hospitals and professional to spend two year in each phase of the federally-mandated program before moving on to the next.
Georgia's Oconee Regional Medical Center just emerged from Stage 1. Even though the healthcare organization headquartered in Milledgeville set its sights on demonstrating meaningful use and receiving EHR incentive payments early on, realizing those goals were a long time coming.
"When the law first went into effect and we began looking at it, I was really skeptical whether or not we could do it," reveals Oconee Regional Medical Center CIO Alan Whitehouse, CHCIO. "Conceptually, I could understand it. But in reality, it was even worse. I say worse in the context of getting the code done, tested, implemented, and working the way you wanted to do it. So that really was a 2- to 3-year workup just for Stage 1, Year 1 — in other words, the last year we could actually attest and not be penalized."
Along the way, Whitehouse has learned some valuable lessons about shifting from a 90-day to a full-year reporting as part of Stage 1.
"Personally, I'll admit that I vastly underestimated the resources required for that," he observes. "The second year of Stage 1 incorporated a significant number of changes, increased requirements as it were, to meet meaningful use. The 2014 version included things like the patient portal and some clinical quality measure changes."
While Oconee Regional Medical Center experienced some financial challenges during the beginning of its meaningful use journey, the resource that most threatened its successful participation in the EHR Incentive Programs was personnel as a result of overcoming them.
"We've had significant turnover on a director/manager level," says Whitehouse. "Although you wouldn't think that impacts IT, every time I turned around it was impacting IT. I always say that IT impacts everything, and everything impacts IT."
Given the role that these core leaders played in the healthcare organization's meaningful use efforts, their loss meant that their replacements had to be brought up to speed, leading to disruptions and information gaps.
Despite the frustrations associated with turnover, some positives have emerged from the experience such as in the alignment of the IT and quality departments at Oconee Regional Medical Center. The problem stemmed from the data the two departments used for their reporting not encompassing the same period of time. "We weren't aligned with what I was trying to get accomplished. And if we would've been aligned, we would've been much better off," adds Whitehouse.
Staying the course for a full year
Objects in motion stay in motion unless that impact by an opposing force. The same holds true for meeting the demands of a full-year meaningful use reporting period. For eligible providers, maintaining momentum is the name of the game when moving from a 90-day to a 365-day reporting period in the second year of a meaningful use stage.
For Faith Regional Health Services and Oconee Regional Medical Center, completing a full year's worth of meaningful use reporting requires the focus of all stakeholders, namely providers and patients. As a result, monitoring the work these stakeholders plays an important role.
"As far as processes we've put in place to make sure that we're there," says Sterud. "We're more focused on monitoring, and we have a dashboard that we use to monitor compliance and make sure that we're hitting the marks where we need to hit them."
Now that patient engagement comprises an important component of meaningful use, having confidence in meeting those marks is still a difficult thing to achieve. "That's probably a big focus for 2015 is Stage 2 — the patient portal. We need to maintain our numbers, honestly," Sterud reveals.
The patient portal has Whitehouse concerned. Oconee Regional Medical Center is dedicating more and more resources in order to get its patient engagement numbers beyond the thresholds required by Stage 2 Meaningful Use. These include identifying patients most likely to use the patient portal, educating patients about the portal using, and having nurses discuss the portal with discharged patient as part of follow-up phone calls.
The healthcare organization is several percentage points away from the five-percent threshold. "It's going up, but it's not fast enough. We need to get more folks engaged in that the effort," Whitehouse explains.
Putting meaningful use in context
Meaningful use isn't the only health IT-related objective for CIOs to tackle in 2015. Healthcare organizations like Faith Regional Health Services are working to prepare themselves for the long-term goals of healthcare reform by putting in place the appropriate technology.
"The challenge is figuring out what the future will bring for healthcare and how we're going to operate as far as building toward an outcomes-based reimbursement versus fee for service and leveraging partnerships to that effect," Sterud explains. "We're exploring how we can align ourselves properly to be able to operate in that new world and much of that involves IT. The tough part with that is you can't deploy the system until you've figured out what the new world's going to look like."
For Whitehouse and Oconee Regional Medical Center, the key to future success is engaging physicians and keeping them engaged.
"If they're engaged and are committed to it, they'll find ways or invent ways to make it right," he maintains. "Getting our physicians to look at it is really the biggest thing. If they take the time to look at it, they say it not as bad as they thought and they provide good suggestions."
Perhaps the EHR Incentive Programs are a litmus test for healthcare organizations and providers to understand more deeply how to effect sustainable and long-term change. Although industry groups are angling for reduced meaningful use reporting periods, the safest bet is to comply with gathering 365 days of meaningful use data. At the very least, there are lessons to be learned from the experience — some good, some bad.
The CHIME CIO Features is a collaboration between Xtelligent Media, LLC, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), featuring leading hospital and healthcare system CIOs and their experiences in health IT implementation and innovation. For more information about CHIME, visit CHIMEcentral.org.


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Wed, 9 August 2017
Environmental Specialist Haili Matsukawa shares more "95 Ways to Save" water this summer (and throughout the year!). This PureWaterRadio podcast is hosted by Maryann Ridini Spencer. For more information about Ventura Water's programs, events, rebate and water news, visit: VenturaWater.net
Direct download: More_95_Ways_to_Save.mp3
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Tue, 8 August 2017
Since 2013, City of Ventura's Environmental Sustainability Division has been offering recycling and composting programs in conjunction with E.J. Harrison and Sons and Gold Coast Recycling to schools within the Ventura Unified School District. The purpose of the program is to educate children on how to recycle and what can be recycled and why. These practices are vital to the sustainability of our community. In this Sustainable Ventura News interview with host Maryann Ridini Spencer City of Ventura Environmental Specialist Brandon Kaysen shares information about the food waste collection and composting program. For more information visit cityofventura.ca.gov/ES
Direct download: Green_Schools_Citys_Recycling__Composting_Programs_.mp3
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I managed a few lines. Here's another short excerpt from my WIP - Evie's Pleasure.
It wasn't until lunchtime that she saw Matteo again. He walked calmly up to her and handed her some paperwork.
"Can you please file these?" he asked.
She dared to gaze at him. His thick, dark hair framed his ruggedly attractive face and her pulse raced. "Sure," she managed.
He stared at her with dark eyes that thrilled her to the bone.
"Was there something else you wanted?" she inquired.
A lusty grin curled his lips. "There's always something I want," he told her huskily before walking away.
Her skin tingled in anticipation and she put a hand to her throat. She could barely breathe. Did that mean he wanted her?
She remembered the way he looked without clothes and her nipples grew taut. And then her thoughts turned to Antonio and she bit her lip. These Latin men would surely be the death of her.


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Bible Town
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The movie tells the story of best friends Jimmy, Sarah and Tammy as they travel to the most incredible place on earth: Bible Town. Where all the inhabitants tell inspirational Bible stories.
Genres: Animation
Actors: Pascale Neuschäfer, Kj Schrock, Sarah Taylor
Directors: Evan Tramel
Country: United States
Duration: 80 min
Quality: HD
Release: 2018
IMDb: 6.5


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Born into a large German family, Brigitte first traveled to and lived in England, then immigrated to the U.S., eventually settling in Chicago. Serious study in art was put aside until her family was grown. She has studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts, Evanston Art Center and Noyes Cultural Arts Center. Her works have attracted critical attention and may be found in private collections and galleries both here and in Europe.
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There Are Places /People That Claim You
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Mountains to Conquer
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After the Rainbow
Tell us about your early career. When did you know you wanted to be an artist?
I have always had a curiosity about art, and after my mother passed away, I found a pencil drawing of a cherry tree branch that she had made. She had kept it with her all her life, and I brought it back home with me and had it framed. This little drawing awoke my curiosity again and I wondered what she could have accomplished on her own, had she been free of the expectation to be only a daughter, wife and mother. None of us knew she was an artist. She inspired me to learn the techniques of all forms of art, which I began to do more fully after my children were grown.
Artists often cite inspirations and influences. What other artists inspire you? Is your work influenced by any specific movement or theory?
Although my early training focused on a study of the old masters, I am inspired by abstract art, both past and present. I enjoy art that challenges the intellect, invites curiosity, and creates pleasure. As I felt more comfortable with my technique and began to find my own style, my art became more abstract. The challenge is endless. Every empty canvas forces me to dig into the unknown and keeps me searching, at times frustrated to find a voice. Every painting rivals the other and brings me back to the canvas to start all over again.
Art usually addresses something conceptual, whether it's political, personal, emotional. What does your work address in concept?
My work is influenced by present and past experiences and a desire to evoke curiosity and ideas in the viewer. An experience, a conversation, a thought may turn up on the canvas. It may be something as simple as an expression of just joy after a rainbow, or more complex, such as relationships and their importance in our lives.
Where can someone see your work?
My work is on display at: Artspace 8, Gallery 19, Zhou B Art Center, Roan & Black Gallery in Saugatuck, MI, Renaissance Fine Arts in Baltimore, MD, or on my website, www.Brigittewolf.com.


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Ross Scott McKenzie Sr., 102, of Sumter, passed away on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, at Palmetto Health Tuomey after a brief illness.
He was born on May 26, 1915, in Congaree, the son of Ross and Cornelia McKenzie.
After graduating from the University of South Carolina in 1936, Ross worked at Allied Chemical in New Jersey where he met his future wife, Margaret Satchwell "Satchie" McKenzie. They were married for 54 years until her death in 1995.
After serving as a Naval officer in World War II, Ross returned to Sumter where he worked at Southern Coatings for the balance of his career and became president of the company.
Ross led a life devoted to his church, community, business and family. His leadership in promoting the Sumter County Museum was especially important to him. He was also a lifelong member of Sumter Rotary Club, where he was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow. Other accomplishments include serving as chairman of the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce, Covenant Place founding board, Sumter County Historical Society, Central Carolina Technical Foundation Board, and the Fortnightly Club. Ross was also a recipient of the Palmetto Award.
As a member of The Church of the Holy Comforter, Ross was recognized as a Senior Warden Emeritus, served in leadership roles throughout the Diocesan level of the church, was on the board of Still Hopes Episcopal retirement home, and also remained active at St. John's Episcopal Church in Congaree.
Ross was well known in Sumter for his love of growing amazing roses which he gladly shared with everyone. His favorite variety was "Peace," and he could often be found working in his beautiful rose garden even on the hottest Sumter day. Ross was always a gentleman who valued his many friends and loved his family above all. He was truly a member of the Greatest Generation. He spent each of his 102 years filled with a love of books, history, and always learning just a little more.
In addition to his beloved wife, Satchie, Ross was preceded in death by his daughter, Jane McKenzie Beebe; his sister and brother-in-law, Polly McKenzie Norris (Scotty); and his second wife, Martha Stoudemire Hogan McKenzie.
He is survived by his son, R. Scott McKenzie Jr. (Dianne) of Isle of Palms; his son-in-law, M. Reid Beebe Jr., of Spartanburg; his grandchildren Connie McKenzie Whitt (Shawn), Hamilton Davis, Lauren Davis Ronk (Travis), Heather McKenzie Hutto, Kenneth Earl McKenzie, M. Reid Beebe III (Robin), Margaret Beebe Hall (Andy), and Ross Ingram Beebe (Collins). He is also survived by 17 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of the Holy Comforter.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Parish Hall at the Church of the Holy Comforter.
Private burial will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Congaree.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Church of the Holy Comforter, 213 N. Main St., Sumter, SC 29150, or to St. John's Episcopal Church-Congaree, 1151 Elm Savannah Road, Hopkins, SC 29061, or the Sumter County Museum Foundation, 122 N. Washington St., Sumter, SC 29150.
Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com.
Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory, 221 Broad St., is in charge of the arrangements. 803-775-9386.
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Guest Post with Author Sharon Sant!
Today, we have Sharon Sant, the author of the Sky Song trilogy here with us!
Sky Song – How a tiny idea can grow into a complete trilogy.
Sky Song started off as a younger children's tale about a girl whose dad watched the skies every night for something. I don't even remember now what sparked off the initial idea. Sometimes it can be a throwaway comment, a song lyric, a photo – the most unlikely thing. Only the other day an idea came to me from a random comment made on Twitter!
The little girl in my story didn't know what her father watched for, but it soon became clear to her that whatever it was, it didn't belong to the world she was familiar with. As I thought about it, the idea seemed to morph, independently, into something completely different. I started to ponder what could come from the starry heavens. My first answer was aliens but, for me, that was too obvious. Then I got to thinking about all the various belief systems that have stuck with humanity over the years of its evolution, and the one recurring theme was that the stars are linked with our destinies. But what sort of destiny could come from the sky? Cue aliens again! And what would you do if your destiny called but you didn't want it? That's the story at the heart of Sky Song.
As I worked the story out in my head, the little girl became a fifteen-year-old boy named Jacob. Then came his friends and family. They had to be awesome, ties so strong that there would have to be a really compelling reason for him to accept his new life. So I built him a near-idyllic childhood and a perfect school record with amazing friends and devoted family. Then I made him fall in love before I dropped the bombshell. When you see a story begin to show its shape like this, it's so exciting, and the story of Sky Song from there almost told itself. It's at times like these when being an author rocks!
The tale became more and more complex and epic as writing progressed and, pretty soon, I knew there would have to be more than one book to tell it. So The Young Moon followed, then Not of Our Sky shortly afterwards (release planned for May 2013).
To find out more you can catch up with me on my website: www.sharonsant.com or on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sharonjsant?ref=hl
Friend me on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6888220.Sharon_Sant
Tweet me on Twitter: @sharonsant
Or you can find out more about the books themselves on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sky-Song-The-trilogy-ebook/dp/B00B0CQWV8/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362222379&sr=1-1
Sky Song
Author: Sharon Sant
Publisher: Amazon
Release Date: January 12, 2013
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A strange-eyed boy with no memory of his true identity or real parents, Jacob could have no idea of the mortal danger he has been in every day of his fifteen years. Now that danger has found him and suddenly he doesn't know who he can trust and what is real anymore. All he knows is that his new identity is almost as terrifying as the peril unleashing it has brought. Caught in the universal power struggle of an ancient race of beings and a destiny demanded of him that he does not want, he must fight to protect his own life and everyone he holds dear.
But when the time comes, will he be strong enough to make the sacrifices that saving them will demand?


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One of the favorite sayings of alleged computer experts is that There is no such thing as a virus for Mac. You should forget about this statement and pay attention to tools like Bitdefender Virus Scanner. This tool has been developed by Bitdefender, in charge of antivirus applications for Windows, like Internet Security and Total Security, and that has now arrived on other platforms such as Android or Mac.
Yep, a virus scanner for Mac
The function of this program is to scan the operating system searching for all sorts of malware that may jeopardize the stability of our computer. From the OS X register to our downloads, including our inbound email tray. It offers us one of the first measures to be adopted in the case of danger.
A simple and efficient tool to look for viruses on Mac.
- Detection of OS X and Windows viruses.
- Automatic update of malware databases.
- Search for viruses in all sorts of files, including PDF, PKG, ZIP or RAR among others.
- Different kinds of scans.
- Quarantine for dangerous files.
- Simple interface design.
- Possibility to exclude folders.


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