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Enhancing the reentry outcomes of justice involved women.
Women are one of the criminal justice system's fastest growing populations. In the past decade, the number of women incarcerated in federal and state prisons has increased by 22 percent, while the number of women on probation and parole has risen 10 percent. Although women comprise only about 17 percent of the total criminal justice population, the implications of their criminal justice involvement are far reaching—as their children, family members, and neighborhoods can experience their absence acutely. To read the rest of this report click here.
Reentry Considerations for Women Offenders Coaching Packet
"The Center is a nonprofit criminal justice consulting organization based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Since the early 1980s, the Center has provided training and technical assistance to the criminal justice field on a wide array of topics, including transition and reentry, and has administered a number of national projects of this kind. The Urban Institute was established as a private, nonprofit corporation in Washington, D.C. in 1968 and is a leader in prisoner reentry research, focusing on making best practice information accessible to practitioners and policymakers. The Carey Group is a justice consulting firm with extensive practitioner experience in evidence-based practices, strategic planning, community and restorative justice and corrections." Click here to receive their PDF document describing the program.
Gender-Responsive Strategies for Women Offenders: A Summary of Research, Practice, and Guiding Principles for Women Offenders
"Women now represent a significant proportion of all offenders under criminal justice supervision in the United States. Numbering more than 1 million in 2001, women offenders make up 17 percent of all offenders under some form of correctional sanction. To improve policy and practice regarding women offenders in corrections, the National Institute of Corrections undertook a 3-year project—titled Gender-Responsive Strategies: Research, Practice, and Guiding Principles for Women Offenders—to collect and summarize multidisciplinary research and practitioner expertise on gender-responsive strategies." To read the rest of the report, click here.
Women and Addiction: A Trauma-Informed Approach
"Historically, substance abuse treatment has developed as a single-focused intervention based on the needs of addicted men. Counselors focused only on the addiction and assumed that other issues would either resolve themselves through recovery or would be dealt with by another helping professional at a later time. However, treatment for women's addictions is apt to be ineffective unless it acknowledges the realities of women's lives, which include the high prevalence of violence and other types of abuse. A history of being abused increases the likelihood that a woman will abuse alcohol and other drugs. This article presents the definition of and principles for gender-responsive services and the Women's Integrated Treatment (WIT) model. This model is based on three foundational theories: relational-cultural theory, addiction theory, and trauma theory. It also recommends gender-responsive, trauma-informed curricula to use for women's and girls' treatment services." Click here to read the report
Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Women Offenders
"There is a growing body of research on the mental health needs of women offenders. One major finding from this research is that incarcerated women are more likely than their male counterparts to report extensive histories of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse (Messina, Burdon, Hagopian, & Prendergast, 2006). Surveys conducted among incarcerated women have also shown a strong link between childhood abuse and adult mental health problems, particularly depression, post-traumatic stress, panic, and eating disorders (Messina & Grella, 2006). In a 2006 study of the impact of childhood traumatic events on a sample of drug-dependent female offenders, Messina and Grella found that greater exposure to childhood adverse events was associated with behavioral problems in adolescence and adulthood, as well as physical and mental health problems. Although they are therapeutically linked, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress, and mental health problems have been treated separately. One of the most important developments in mental health care over the past several decades is the recognition that a substantial proportion of women offenders have experienced trauma and this plays a vital and often unrecognized role in the evolution of a woman's physical and mental health problems" To continue reading the report in PDF form, click here.
National Resource Center on Justice Involved Women
A resource for professionals, policymakers, and practitioners who work with adult women involved in the criminal justice system. Women are one of the fastest growing populations entering the criminal justice system. A growing body of research reveals key issues specific to justice-involved women and highlights the need to implement evidence-based, gender-informed approaches to affect criminal justice outcomes. Click here to visit their website.
Instepp, Inc.
Creating vibrant communities through empowered women. InStepp, Inc. is a a dedicated, community-based non-profit company that is passionate about helping our regional communities thrive by empowering at-risk adult women and adolescent girls to succeed personally and professionally through innovative, gender-responsive training, education and prevention services. Click here to access their web site


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Based on the LURGI System
Pressure electrolysis is a established process for the production of high-purity hydrogen and oxygen from water. This Process has – compared to atmospheric electrolysis – the advantage that the product gases are available at a pressure of 30 bar as generated. As a result the hydrogen and oxygen are directly usable for most applications an do not require any separate compression.
The design of the Lurgi System pressure electrolyser Systems is distinguished by advance engineering, high reliability, convenient operation and a long life span. They are backed by decades of experience in the construction an commissioning of pressure electrolysis plants.
- Bipolar Cells in filter-press type assembly
- Electrodes made of steel with new galvanic protection activation and increase of the geometric and active electrode surface
- Improved construction of the cell block parts like cell-frame, cell-plate and pre-electrodes. Designed for lower current resistance and increased active surface area. Produced without thermal and forming process related tension
- Pressure process results in very compact equipment design. A large number of cells can be arranged in line and large quantities of hydrogen can generated in a single unit of low space requirements
- Electrolyte used is 25% potassium hydroxide solution
- Forced circulation of electrolyte provides for optimum heat dissipation an uniform electrolyte concentration in all cells
- Separation of gas and electrolyte takes place in horizontal separators fitted with special internals to reduce aerosol level in product gases
The pressure electrolyser have many advantages that ensure a sophisticated and trouble-free hydrogen & oxygen production.
The major advantages are:
- Pressure operation results in low specific energy consumption
- Very low level of aerosols in product gases. Scrubbing of gases to clean them of KOH is not required
- Hydrogen and oxygen are available at 30 bar pressure. No compressor required for storage and use of the product gases at this pressure, saving approx. 0,2 kWh/Nm3 H2 energy for compression
- Capacities up to 1400 Nm3/h H2 accommodated in a single electrolyser, resulting in very small space requirements, low building construction costs and reduced maintenance expenditure
- Easy and secure operation due to extensive automation
- High availability of equipment together with extensive flexibility and long life
- Convenient installation of factory-assembled cell blocks
- Very high environmental compatibility. The only operating consumables required are water and electricity
Range of Supply
The pressure electrolysers are built in unit capacities of 200 to 1400 Nm3/h hydrogen output and 100 to 700 Nm3/h oxygen output. Larger capacities are readily obtained by operating a multiple number of units in parallel.
The capacity of the pressure electrolysers is matched to the given gas demand by just modifying the number of cells. These cells are factory-assembled as blocks of the required size.
ELB supplies the engineering and equipment for complete pressure electrolysis plants and undertakes on-site installation and commissioning. In addition to the electrolyser, The overall plant comprises:
- Modern signaling and monitoring system
- Transformer/Rectifier
- Feed water system
- Electrolyte station
- Gas and electrolyte coolers
Auxiliary equipment to suit the intended use of the product hydrogen and oxygen is also available, including:
- Catalytic gas purifiers for the production of highest purity H2 and O2 (residual impurities < 1 ppm)
- Gas dryers to reduce residual moisture to dew points as low as -70°C
- Gas compressors, for instance to deliver gas at bottling pressure (200 bar)
- Gas bottling units and/or storage tanks
Operating Data
Hydrogen and oxygen are generated at a pressure of 30 bar.
Gas purities
Hydrogen: 99,8 – 99,9 vol%
Oxygen: 99,3 – 99,6 vol%
Residual impurities in product gases:
O2 in H2: 0,1 – 0,2 vol%
H2 in O2: 0,4 – 0,7 vol%
H2O: approx. 1 – 2 g/Nm3
KOH: < 10 mg/Nm3 H2
The product gases are free from CO, CO2, CH4 and sulphur or chlorine components.
Utilities consumption
Energy: 4,3 – 4,65 kWh/Nm3 H2
(gas at 0°C, 1013 mbar, dry)
Feed water: 0,85 l/Nm3 H2
Cooling water: 80 l/Nm3 H2
Gas production rate is variable between 25% and 100% of the nominal capacity on every electrolyser.
The pressure electrolysers are designed for many years of uninterrupted operation and are essentially free from maintenance requirements.
Plants now in service have been operating for more than 20 years without the cells having to be opened during the time.
ELB can offer you full after-sales services from inspections, maintenance support, qualified advices if any problems arise to optimisation of operating parameters.

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On Tue, 26 Aug 1997 23:36:46 EDT Dale Scheetz (email@example.com) wrote: > On 26 Aug 1997, Guy Maor wrote: > > > Philippe Troin <email@example.com> writes: > > > > > Well, *I* made a few patches to make it compile and work with Debian. > > > I can claim that I GPL these changes, and that anyone who wants to charge for a Debian CD (or whatever) charges for these changes, in which I claim no royalties. > > > Does that sound reasonable ? > > > > I suppose so, but interpreting the clause in this way renders it > > fairly meaningless. > > > It doesn't resolve the requirement for a signature on an agreement in any > case, which is also enough to make it non-free. I'm trying to sort out this mess with UCB... Enclosed my mail to them... Phil.
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- To: firstname.lastname@example.com (Carol Block/ILP Coordinator)
- Subject: Re: Spice 3f4
- From: Philippe Troin <email@example.com>
- Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 20:23:18 -0700
- In-reply-to: Your message of "Mon, 25 Aug 1997 08:16:44 PDT." <email@example.com>On Mon, 25 Aug 1997 08:16:44 PDT Carol Block/ILP Coordinator (firstname.lastname@example.com) wrote: > I am sorry, however this was the first email I have received from you. > Licensing Information for all of our software can be found at: > http://hera.eecs.berkeley.edu/~software/software.agree.html > That should address all of your concerns. Dear Carol, I still have some problems with the license on your web page. First, is assumes that we (Debian) have to sign something for this license to be applicable. Second, we have problems with item 1: 1.The licensee agrees not to charge for the University of California code itself. The licensee may, however, charge for additions, extensions, or support. As far as I understand, this means that we cannot sell this software as is. The Debian maintainers would like to package spice, and put it on ftp sites. However people make CDs out of the ftp archives, and sell them. This item prohibits them from doing so. However, if I put a tiny patch in the sources (I had to do this to make it compile cleanly), I can claim that any charge at with the any CD is sold is for this patch (which I ask no royalties for), and I kind of still comply with the license but anyone is allowed to sell the modified software at any price. Please don't misandurstand us. We don't want to steal UCB copyright or anything of the like. We aim at having a completely free operating system. Maybe reading the Debian web page ( http://www.debian.org ) will give you an idea of what we are. We have strict packaging policies for any software to be included in Debian, which can be browsed at: http://www.debian.org/social_contract.html#guidelines I'd love to package spice, but this license doesn't allow spice to be part of the Debian distribution. License item #1 prohibits us from doing so. However we can circumvent item #1 by making a patch (derived work), but I believe is violates the license's spirit (and we won't do so). Do you see any way we could reach an agreement ? Thank you for your time, Philippe Troin.
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|@atwizzles has the role of 'Ben' on TYAS!
Other than these two small pieces of info regarding the start of production on TYAS, it's been the calm after the Prometheus storm. Which BTW, according to Box Office Mojo, it earned another $18 million in this past week at the US Box Office, bringing it's total to just shy of $109 million, a record for a film in the 'alien' genre. The total worldwide is $260 million, with its production budget at $130 million, so it has earned double it's cost. Surely the film will earn at least another $25-35 million before it cools off and gets ready for the Fall DVD/Blu-ray release.
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Once you've taken enough pictures so that every piece of the scenery is visible, just sit back and let Inpaint do the work.
No need for tripods or any special tools and no need to worry about shaking hands when making the photos. Inpaint will take care of this and align your photos perfectly.
Download link available today: https://www.giveawayoftheday.com/multiview-inpaint/
- Photo editing software dedicated page on my blog http://open-source-spot.blogspot.ro/p/photo-editing.html
- Photo editing web apps http://open-source-spot.blogspot.ro/p/online-photoediting.htm
- Gimp, Gimp-removing-objects-tutorial
- Liquid rescale plugin for Gimp
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So it's been a week and a half, and I am so psyched about how the blog project is going. I've got students who are really reaching out of their comfort zones already. I've got other students who have told me that they love the idea of writing in math, even if they're not quite sure how it will go yet, because it gives them the opportunity to bring their strengths into the subject that has not traditionally been their strongest. I also have some students who are still baffled by the idea of writing about math, and some that I'm not sure whether they're trying to get by with minimum effort, or if they're in the baffled camp as well. Or possibly it's that they're testing the waters slowly.
At the beginning of both classes, we had a little chat about how pleased I was overall, how I saw some students were still struggling with the idea of the project, what "substance" is, how substance can be length or depth, but the goal is to build towards depth. I reminded them that their actual grade will come from their "portfolio post" (as I've taken to calling it) and so as the semester progresses, they should be building content that is worth linking back to in that post. They also finally got me to commit to a definition of substantive, at least as far as purely-length substance goes. I qualified it emphatically beforehand, reminding them that the goal was substance of thought, and that you could have a good substantive thought in very few words. But if they really have no idea what to write about and decided to type up an excerpt from the textbook, then one or two sentences isn't enough to qualify as substance (where it might be if they had crafted those sentences themselves). If it's going to try to qualify as substance purely on terms of length, it should be at least 500 words. Some students looked relieved by this. Some students looked shocked by it. I'm still not sure it was the right thing to do, but I do think that I successfully made the point that going for length alone is not the ideal, and that a substantive post of original thought could be much, much shorter than that.
They asked good questions, mostly about what was appropriate to write about. One student said she was fascinated by Fibonacci spirals, and thought they were really cool, and asked if it was okay to write a post on that. I said sure. As long as what you're writing about is related to math, learning, or learning math, it's appropriate for the blog. I told them that they do need to have posts where they are engaging with the material of the course, but this project is designed to be loose and open-ended and give them room to play around with stuff that interests them.
I set up an aggregator blog that pulls in the feeds of all of the individual student blogs (I got the idea from the open course DS106 and it's awesome!), so if you'd like to see what's going on, feel free to take a look. I've been referring to it as the Meta-Blog, but several of the students have started calling it the Mega-Blog, so I may adopt that.
Right now, you'll see a lot of posts on limits and continuity. They're required to have at least two posts a week, one of which must be substantive. I've encouraged them to use their non-substantive post to share useful resources or just have fun. So you'll see some silliness, some links, some community building, and a whole lot of trying to wrap their head around the wacky idea of limits. I'm loving just about all of it.


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Hopefully by now you've all had a chance to look at the Mario Party 10 review that was posted up earlier this week, if not (or if you wanted to see it in operation live) we played through a Bowser Party tonight on Radial Dialogue! Jen played out the role of King Koopa and well... it was interesting, to say the least.
It's close to that special time of year in which we get a few surprises that we weren't expecting at all. No, I'm not talking about receiving a holiday specific present but instead receiving our first look at brand new video games and eagerly anticipated sequels thanks to the Spike Video Game Awards. A tradition in the video game biz for the last few years, the Spike VGAs can always be assured to give us a few key things: horrible "comedy", world premier trailers, and an almost unnecessary amount of dudebro content which may or may not include women prancing around in bikinis.
Every now and again a game comes along that will win people over on a personal level. It could be that they really enjoyed the mechanics, or the storyline, or maybe they were just able to relate to the characters. What it takes to connect people to video games is an individual experience, but nothing has connected with me, personally, on so many levels in a long while as Alan Wake. It's a game that I've fought for in the past, and pushed really hard to make known during our game of the year discussions because of what it did for story-telling, game design, and atmosphere.
This generation has been an extremely interesting one when it comes to developers improving the graphics and overall visual fidelity of their games. Besides pushing out more polygons for character models, developers have been improving the core tech of what helps create the games like creating new motion capture and animation techniques. Back in the day motion capture was a fairly basic process that involved placing a few motion trackers on a performer and then using that movement to drive the game character. But these days we have motion capture that records the mov
Xbox Live Marketplace updates for the week of July 27 2010:
Demos: (Available only to Gold Subscribers)
On this week's show Corey and I discuss a couple of great games that launched this week. You've probably already know about Red Dead Redemption, but Alan Wake came out this week as well! At the top of the show we talk a little about this seemingly under-appreciated title, along with the other games that we've both been enjoying throughout the week.
A dark, unnerving setting back-lighting an intense, powerful horror survival game with a fantastic story and immersive game-play.
Strong story. Interesting characters. Powerful narrative. Amazing scenery. Unique game-play. Fantastic presentation. Solid soundtrack. Subtle queues to evoke eerie atmosphere and a drive to plow straight through the campaign.
Left-side-loving camera. Blatant product placement.
For a while there I was having discussions with fellow gamers and friends about the death of single-player gaming. It seems that every title that releases these days has multiplayer associated. In most modern cases the story-mode of the game does little more than introduce you to the ideals of the multiplayer. I was afraid that the cinematic, story-driven games of my past may have gone the way of the Dodo.
After some severe arm twisting on my part, I've finally convinced Corey to allow us to do a weekly adult beverage review on the show! The QuarterSave show with thus forward feature us commenting on a beer of the week each and every week, thanks for the suggestion Sublimical! Aside from drinking, we've made another little change to the show, considering we're both heavily invest in Just Cause 2, the intro segment will now be a more general weekly check-in, rather than specifically what we've been playing.
See the first two episodes of the Bright Falls, the live action prequel to Alan Wake.
The episodes are about six minutes in length and there will be a total of six episodes that will be aired.
Microsoft releases the first trailer for Bright Falls the Alan Wake live action prequel series.
I can't help when watching the trailer but get a Twin Peaks flashback.
Hopefully the Bright Falls series lives up to expectations though even if it turns out bad, I don't think it will alter my decision to purchase Alan Wake on day one.
Watch it yourself beginning 4/25/10 on xbox.com/alanwake and 4/27/10 on brightfalls.com
Play the game on 5/18/10.
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Well I thought long and hard about this one - obviously. What would be the one piece of advice on scriptwriting. And by that I am limiting this to the craft of writing rather than the career of being a writer.
It has to be an idea out of the book Screenwriting: The Sequence Approach.
There are lots of ideas even in this one book. And there are many books out there. But there is a single idea that helps me. It is not about structure, or techniques. It is not about dialogue. It is not about layout. It is this...
For each character know what they want. And know what they need.
They may think they want to get through the working day. But we all know they need to change their home life priorities.
They may think they want to survive the shoot out. But we all know they need to discover their partner is a rat.
So many examples. And it is so simple. But without it your drama, whatever the structure, is flat. So that is my number one piece of advice. What is yours?
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Call of the Wild, comedy, Dracula, Great Expectations, Jane Eyre, Jerry Springer, King Lear, literary humor, literature, Mad Libs, Moby Dick, William Shakespeare
I am always on the hunt for funny twists on classic literature to entertain me and remind me not to be so serious about my work or my reading list. Recently, I came across a couple of gems. The first is Twitterature by Alexander Aciman and Emmett Rensin. It is always interesting to think about what classic characters would be like in the modern age. This book imagines what icons like King Lear and Sherlock Homes would tweet, vividly and with clever humor. Think you'll never make it through Great Expectations? Read a couple of tweets by Pip aka @piMp. Although, the twitter feeds do contain spoilers, so be aware of that. Next, for lovers of Mad Libs, try Lit Libs by Patrick Baker. This deliciously naughty book takes passages from famous novels, like Call of the Wild and Moby Dick and transforms them into Call of the Wild Municipal Dog Park and Moby ____ Tease. Play with an equally lit savvy friend and laugh deviously as you insert kittens into Dracula and put Jane Eyre on the Jerry Springer show.


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At Elite Smiles Chastain, we have one, simple mission: help our patients achieve their dream smiles through convenient, comfortable dental and orthodontic care. As a leading pediatric dentist and orthodontist serving the greater Atlanta, GA area, we strive to be a comprehensive resource for dentistry and orthodontics, working to create holistic treatment plans that help our patients develop healthy smiles for a lifetime. Our practice works to prioritize preventive care, but sometimes, problems come up – especially common dental issues like these.
Prevention is always the best remedy for a healthy smile, but problems can arise even with diligent oral hygiene. Here are a few of the most common dental problems, all of which we can treat in our office.
Also called cavities or dental caries, tooth decay is one of the most common diseases – and it's entirely preventable. Tooth decay starts when the sugars and carbohydrates in food interact with bacteria in the mouth to form acids, which eat away at tooth enamel, causing decay. Without proper oral hygiene or treatment, bacteria can feed on food particles and grow to form a sticky biofilm called plaque, which can accelerate dental decay.
The teeth naturally contract and expand when exposed to temperature changes, and typically, this won't cause a problem. For people with sensitive teeth, however, this can be very painful. Tooth sensitivity may develop due to worn down enamel, exposed tooth roots due to receding gums, or microscopic cracks in the teeth that reveal the inner layers of the tooth. If sensitivity is severe enough, even breathing in cold air can cause sharp pain, presenting a major hindrance to the quality of a patients life.
Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is a condition caused by bacterial infection in the gums. This bacterial infection can cause a wide range of problems ranging from bad breath and inflammation to tooth loss and bone damage – so periodontal treatment is vital. Periodontal disease is a progressive condition that starts in a mild form called gingivitis. Without treatment, gingivitis can become periodontitis, and eventually can threaten the integrity of the teeth and the jawbone. The best way to prevent gum disease is through a strong oral hygiene regimen, and periodontal treatment can help reverse gum disease.
Daily oral hygiene through brushing and flossing is critical to preventing the build-up of food particles and bacteria in the mouth, which is one of the causes of bad breath. Some pungent foods like garlic can cause temporary bad breath, but if bad breath persists regardless of diet, it's usually a sign of an underlying dental or medical problem. More than just a nuisance, chronic halitosis is an indicator that it's time to come in for a dental appointment.
Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) are small, recurrent sores inside the mouth. They may form on the tongue, the gums, or the insides of the cheeks, and they usually last one to two weeks. Canker sores look like a white or grey patch surrounded by a red border and may be painful, but are not contagious or particularly harmful in any other way. Using an antimicrobial mouthwash or topical agent can help soothe canker sores and reduce their duration.
It's not uncommon to get a small cut, scrape, or irritation on the inside of the cheek, especially if you're wearing braces. While ultimately harmless, these irritations can be a nuisance. To relieve irritation, rinse or gargle with either warm salt water or a 50/50 water and hydrogen peroxide mix. If necessary, brush the inflamed area gently using circular motions. If you are wearing braces, make sure to cover the brackets or wire closest to the irritation with wax to further prevent irritation while it heals.
The health of your teeth isn't the only thing that matters to your smile: the alignment of your teeth is essential, as well. Bad bites (malocclusions) are a common problem that may be inherited or acquired and may impact both the function and the appearance of your smile. Orthodontic treatment can treat orthodontic malocclusions, helping you achieve an aesthetically pleasing, healthier smile.
While common, some of these dental problems can be serious. If you think you're dealing with one of these issues, we'd love to help. Contact us today to learn more about the treatments we have to offer and to schedule a consultation at our Buckhead dental office. We can't wait to hear from you, and we look forward to helping you achieve your dream smile!


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While Red Bull KTM's Ryan Dungey continues to amass one of the most impressive seasons in the history of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, he now has company in RCH Soaring Eagle/Jimmy Johns/Suzuki Factory Racing's Ken Roczen. As the season prepares for its eighth race of the 2016 championship from Atlanta's Georgia Dome this Saturday, February 27, these longtime rivals and former teammates are ready to continue their captivating battle at the front of the 450SX Class. In the 250SX Class, the anticipated Eastern Regional Championship will kick off with its first race in what looks to be a wide-open title fight.
Saturday night's race will air live on FS1 and the FOX Sports Go app
at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT.
Media Day will take place Thursday, February 25, at Noon ET at the Georgia Dome, featuring Red Bull KTM's Ryan Dungey and Marvin Musquin, Autotrader/Monster Energy/Yamaha's Weston Peick and Phil Nicoletti, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Tyler Bowers and Arnaud Tonus, Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha's Jeremy Martin and Aaron Plessinger, as well as CycleTrader/Rock River Yamaha's Luke Renzland and Tommy Hahn.
On Saturday, February 27, fans can Log on to www.SupercrossLive.comto watch Race Day Live with Jim Holley and Andy Bowyer from 12:50 p.m. ET/ 9:50 a.m. PT.
Some key insights to watch heading into this Saturday night's race include:
• Ken Roczen earned his sixth career 450SX Class victory with his win in Arlington putting him alone in 25th on the all-time win list. It was his 37th career class start. The victory was also Suzuki's 70th 450SX Class win of all-time.
• Ryan Dungey finished second pushing his podium streak to 25 in-a-row. He also now has 18 consecutive finishes within the top two.
• Dungey will be looking for his 80th career podium in Atlanta. He is looking to move into third on the all-time podiums list if he earns nine more podiums to finish the season.
• Dungey has a top five in 95 of his 107 career starts, which is 89%. That is the best top five percentage ever.
• Mike Alessi made his 100th career 450SX Class start in Arlington tying him with Rick Johnson. Alessi is the 22nd rider to ever make it to 100.
• Webb's 10th victory ties him for 14th on the all-time 250SX Class win list with Mickael Pichon, Ivan Tedesco, Ryan Dungey, and Marvin Musquin.
• Christian Craig earned his fifth consecutive podium with a runner-up finish in Arlington. His five consecutive podiums are all of his career podiums in his 18 class starts.
• Malcolm Stewart will be attempting to make his 40th career class start in Atlanta.
• J. Martin and Davalos are the only 250SX Class Eastern Regional riders that have multiple career class victories going into the season.
• J. Martin will be attempting to make his 20th career class start.
The 450SX Class Main Event last Saturday from Arlington, Texas' AT&T Stadium was one of the most exciting of the 2016 season as it pitted Dungey and Roczen in a head-to-head battle for victory. Roczen captured his first SupercrossLive.com Holeshot Award to start, but Dungey made the pass for the lead on the opening lap and looked to open a gap. Roczen responded to Dungey the following lap and became the first rider this season to pass the defending champion and current points leader for the lead in a Main Event.
The German rider maintained an advantage of about a second over Dungey throughout the majority of the 20-lap race, but the champ erased the deficit in the closing laps, which resulted in a thrilling battle for victory. Roczen withstood the pressure from Dungey to lead 19 laps and secure his second win in three races.
"It felt great to grab the holeshot tonight, I think we have more wins than we do holeshots," said Roczen. "Ryan [Dungey] was right on us the entire race, but we stayed tough and brought home the win."
Although he missed out on adding a fifth win to his season total, Dungey extended his podium streak to 23 races and has not finished worse than second for 18 races dating back to last season.
"At the end of the race we were pushing the pace," said Dungey. "I made a pass for the lead, but Ken [Roczen] got me back exactly where I passed him. To leave with good points and finish second is something to be proud of."
Following Roczen and Dungey in third was Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing's Jason Anderson, who earned his first podium result since winning the first race of the season.
In the 450SX Class standings, Roczen reduced his deficit to Dungey to 23 points while Anderson solidified his hold on third, 35 points out of the lead.
Following seven weeks of Western Regional 250SX Class competition, the time has arrived to the Eastern Regional Championship to take center stage. With the move of defending champion Marvin Musquin to the 450SX Class, a new champion will emerge this season. The Eastern Regional field consists of seven former 250SX Class Main Event winners ready to engage in what should be one of the most hotly contested title fights in recent memory.
The list of past winners consists of:
• Tyler Bowers, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki
• Adam Cianciarulo, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki
• Martin Davalos, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
• Darryn Durham, Pacific Coast Customs/The Viewing Yamaha
• Justin Hill, Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/KTM
• Jeremy Martin, Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha
• Malcolm Stewart, GEICO Honda
Of the list of previous winners, one will begin the Eastern Regional Championship on the sidelines. Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo is on the mend from a wrist injury suffered while preparing for his title run, but is hopeful of a return before the season ends.
Another rider that will garner attention this weekend in the Eastern Regional opener is Team MicroBilt/PRBC Suzuki's Vicki Golden. The groundbreaking rider ended her 2015 Monster Energy Supercross rookie season on a high note, making history as the first woman to ever qualify for the "Fast 40," a term used to refer to the riders that transition into the night program from timed qualifying, at the Las Vegas finale. With a year of experience under her belt, Golden will look to pick up where she left off last May, breaking new ground every step of the way.
Last year in back-to-back races in Atlanta, Chad Reed and Dungey emerged victorious, with Dungey finishing in the top two at both races. Trey Canard was the only other rider to finish on the podium each time. In the Eastern Regional 250SX Class, Jeremy Martin and Musquin took the wins and both finished on the podium at each race. Justin Bogle joined them.
Previous Race Results
AT&T Stadium – Arlington
February 20, 2016
450SX Class Results
1. Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Suzuki
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM
3. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., Husqvarna
4. Cole Seely, Sherman Oaks, Calif., Honda
5. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki
6. Marvin Musquin, Corona, Calif., KTM
7. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., KTM
8. Christophe Pourcel, San Antonio, Fla., Husqvarna
9. Trey Canard, Edmond, Okla., Honda
10. Jake Weimer, Wildomar, Calif., Suzuki
450SX Class Championship Standings
1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM – 166
2. Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Suzuki – 143
3. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., Husqvarna – 131
4. Cole Seely, Sherman Oaks, Calif., Honda – 121
5. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki – 119
6. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha – 112
7. Marvin Musquin, Corona, Calif., KTM – 92
8. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., KTM – 85
9. Justin Brayton, Mint Hill, N.C., KTM – 82
10. Jake Weimer, Wildomar, Calif., Suzuki – 73
Western Regional 250SX Class Results
1. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha
2. Christian Craig, Corona, Calif., Honda
3. Zach Osborne, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Husqvarna
4. Colt Nichols, Muskogee, Okla., Yamaha
5. Mitchell Oldenburg, Alvord, Texas, KTM
6. Alex Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha
7. Jimmy DeCotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda
8. Chris Alldredge, Powell Butte, Ore., Kawasaki
9. Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda
10. Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., Kawasaki
Western Regional 250SX Class Championship Standings
1. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha – 145
2. Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., Kawasaki – 134
3. Christian Craig, Corona, Calif., Honda – 129
4. Colt Nichols, Muskogee, Okla., Yamaha – 117
5. Zach Osborne, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Husqvarna – 110
6. Jimmy DeCotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda – 99
7. Mitchell Oldenburg, Alvord, Texas, KTM – 97
8. Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda – 87
9. Kyle Cunningham, Willow Park, Texas, Suzuki – 69
10. Jordon Smith, Belmont, N.C., Honda – 63
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Draghi to the rescue!
Sept. 25 - ECB President Mario Draghi has taken a mighty gamble to save the euro -- but will his rescue plan work?
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Hello everybody!
My name's Beth, I'm twenty one years old and I'm a Cornish beauty and lifestyle blogger.
I lived in Swansea from August 2015 – May 2016 and started blogging in February. I was unemployed for 5 months which was a huge challenge and blogging kept me busy (you can read all about it here).
My blog used to be called Beth In The Bath as I intended to mainly blog about Lush products. I've changed it completely because it was taking a totally different direction, and I love it!
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Posted: February 26, 2014, 2:03 p.m.,
by Jonae Shaw.
This summer, undergraduate integrated marketing communication students from Wichita State University are taking their communication campaigns class on the road. They will be traveling to promote WSU's Geology Field Camp, with the main goals of raising awareness about the camp at a national level and increasing enrollment for next summer.
Dr. Lisa M. Parcell, assistant professor in the Elliott School of Communication at WSU, is teaching the course, and is very excited about the new initiative.
"I am energized by classes that challenge me daily, where the unexpected is expected," Parcell said. "I'm looking forward to watching this project grow from the chaos of brainstorming in the beginning to finished pieces students are proud to put in their portfolios by the time we head back home."
Parcell teaches courses in integrated marketing communication, communication history and strategic communication at WSU. Before teaching, she worked as a public relations professional for the Sierra Club, Georgia Tech Research Institute and Alabama's Small Schools Cooperative, PACERS.
The on-campus IMC campaigns class she regularly teaches is set up like an agency, with Parcell as the president. Students are divided into teams that include an account manager, writers, designers and PR specialists. The students typically work with three nonprofit clients in Wichita with each student team assigned to one client. This structure allows the students' work to be approved and used by the clients.
A different approach
The on-the-road campaigns class is in its first year at WSU. It will allow the students a similar experience as the usual agency class format, except instead of doing all of their work in Wichita, the students will be able to experience what it's like to be a part of Geology Field Camp. In doing so, Parcell believes her students will develop a stronger understanding and more effective campaign for the Field Camp.
"We will immerse ourselves with the students taking Field Camp to get the inside perspective on what attracts students to this experience," Parcell said.
The students will wait to develop the specific strategies and tactics for the campaign until they meet the Field Camp students. However, since the WSU geology department's budget is very limited, the use of social media and the geology department website are possibly their main tactics to get the message out.
"Most likely we will create a visual campaign (photos with limited text, and videos) that showcase students at Field Camp and their experiences," Parcell said.
The trip will be a little over a week, as the students will be visiting the mountains just north of Cody, Wyo., then traveling to Yellowstone for two days and the Tetons for another two days.
"My hope is that this experience will give us the ability to really showcase all the aspects of Field Camp and will give us a nice variety of scenery in our shots," Parcell said.
Different is effective
In public relations, campaigns take place every day, and the best way to stand out is to do something different. This on-the-road approach is a new take on a student campaign, by venturing out of the classroom and having students experience hands-on what their client wants them to promote.
Although this campaign is student-run and curriculum-based, Parcell believes it will still be beneficial for both the students and the client.
"Traditional lecture classes definitely have a place in the curriculum, but I find that students gain so much more by jumping in and doing professional work for a client," Parcell said.
Macaela MacKenzie, creative assistant and manager of Ketchum's Mindfire, feels this type of campaign could also be very beneficial. Mindfire is a student contributor program that allows students to share insight and ideas about the real-time challenges of the firm's clients. She works with more than 50 universities and 800 students as they build campaigns for various clients. She expressed that having the students of WSU right there in the heart of the Field Camp could really benefit their campaign.
"The best way to come up with a creative and compelling campaign is by immersing yourself in the mind of your target. Rule number one is to always try to experience the product/message firsthand," MacKenzie said.
WSU's new take on a campaigns class will hopefully be just what the WSU geology department needs to raise awareness and help attract students from across the country to take Field Camp.
"The best campaigns are grounded in solid consumer insights. Then take it a step further and break through the noise," MacKenzie said.
The undergraduate students from WSU are definitely taking it further — traveling all the way across the heart of the Wyoming Rocky Mountains to be exact.


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Who was our patron Saint Charles Borromeo? Charles Borromeo was born on October 2, 1538, near the Alps in Lake Maggiore, Italy. He was the second son of distinguished and wealthy parents who raised him in an extremely religious atmosphere. When he was twelve, he was given tonsure, which is the cutting of hair on top of the head. This marked him for the priesthood and he was educated with that goal in mind.
Charles studied theology and also earned his degree in law at the University of Pavia in Milan. Three weeks after he received his degree, his mother's brother became Pope and called his brilliant young nephew to Rome. Almost immediately, Pope Pius IV made Charles, aged 22, a Cardinal of the Church. Because of his skills of organization and dealing with people, the Pope promoted Charles Borromeo to the office of Secretary of State, the Cardinal Protector of several countries and of six religious orders as well as naming him Archbishop of Milan. He had many friends, played the violin, went hunting and enjoyed his life.
In 1562, Charles was appointed by the Pope to help him organize the upcoming Council of Trent. During this planning, Charles' brother died, forcing Charles to look at the meaning and purpose of his life. He decided to be holy and make the Church, if he could, a holier place, too. He made several changes: 1) rewrote the catechism that the people learned; 2) started reforms in the preparation of candidates for the priesthood; 3) ordered changes in the prayer book of the Church; and 4) asked the Pope to decree that political appointments could no longer be made in the Church. Many of these reforms, and others with which Charles is credited, grew out of the Council of Trent.
In 1566, the Pope sent Charles back to Milan to be full-time Archbishop. He continued his work with the people, caring for them in the streets when the plague hit Milan. He nursed the sick and even saw that the curtains in his palace, his clothes and other possessions were turned into money for medicine for the poor. Charles, the Archbishop of Milan, was usually seen in rags. He taught catechism, found the sick and elderly places to stay, established schools and ran the diocese. He lived a life of prayer, slept little and ate less. He once said, "Here all kinds of poor will be housed, outsiders as well as Milanese; men, women, children because charity knows no distinction of nations, and we are all brothers and sisters in the Lord."
Toward the end of October in the year 1584, Charles had been traveling to some outlying districts in his diocese. On the way home he fell ill with a heavy fever and had to be brought back to Milan on a stretcher. He died a few days later.
The Church that he had worked so hard to make more human recognized him as a saint in 1610. His feast day is celebrated on November 4th.
Known as the loving reformer, Charles Borromeo cared about people and wanted them to know that the Church of God cared about them, too. His changes and reforms in the way the Church was organized, changed the way that the Church listened to the people—all of them, not just the rich and powerful.
Charles Borromeo devoted his entire life to helping the people of God become more like Jesus, more like the Kingdom of the Father. Even now, he says to us that each of us can make a difference in the Body of Christ. Because we are Christians, we can reach out in special ways to help those around us and make the face of God more real in the world. In this way, we can change the world.
It is fitting that St. Charles Borromeo—lawyer, cardinal, pastor, teacher, holy man, reformer and saint—is the patron saint of our vibrant, caring, Vatican II parish. Our mission statement exemplifies his principles—we share faith in Jesus, live the Gospel and care for others.
Patronage: against ulcers; apple orchards; bishops; catechists; catechumens; colic; intestinal disorders; Lombardy, Italy; Monterey California; seminarians; spiritual directors; spiritual leaders; starch makers; stomach diseases; São Carlos
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Every effort is made to ensure that the details, description and prices contained in our brochure, on our website or which is otherwise produced or published by us is based on information available at the time of publication. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this, regrettably errors do occasionally occur sometimes at short notice and therefore we will advise you at time of booking, or if after booking as soon as possible of any such changes to our published information including our website and the amended information will then form part of your contract with us. You must ensure you check all details of your chosen holiday (including the price) with us at the time of booking.
If your flight is delayed or altered it will be the responsibility of the individual airline to make appropriate welfare provisions such as light refreshments, meals, overnight accommodation etc. We are unable to make any compensatory payments or provide refunds as a result of any costs incurred due to a lengthy delay but it may be possible to make a claim through your travel insurance for any flight delay. See section 5 for further details of your rights in cases of delay to flights.
If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant supplier (e.g. your hotelier) and our resort representative or local agent immediately who will endeavour to put things right. If we cannot resolve your problem locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to our Customer Services Department at 34 Camden Road,Bexley,DA5 3NR, giving your booking reference and all other relevant information. Please keep your letter concise and to the point. This will assist us to quickly identify your concerns and speed up our response to you.
If you do not tell us about your complaint whilst in resort we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint whilst you were there and this may affect your rights under this contract.
It is unlikely that you will have a complaint that cannot be settled amicably either whilst in resort or following your return home. However, disputes arising from this contract which cannot be settled amicably may, if you so wish, be referred to arbitration under a special scheme arranged by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), administered independently by IDRS, part of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
The scheme provides a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration based on documents alone with restricted liability on you in respect of costs. The Scheme does not apply to claims for an amount more than £5,000 per person or £25,000 per booking form or to claims which are just for physical injury or illness (or the result of an injury or illness). The Scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,000 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element.
If you choose to proceed to Arbitration under this scheme, you must send written notice of your decision within twelve months of the date of return from the holiday although in special circumstances, it may still be offered outside this period subject to agreement. Full details of the scheme are available from ABTA at 30 Park Street, London, SE1 9EQ.
We provide full financial protection for our package holidays. When you buy an ATOL protected air holiday package from us you will receive a Confirmation Invoice from us (or via our authorised agent through which you booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our Air Travel Organiser's Licence number 11223. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. Therefore, you can book your holiday with confidence safe in the knowledge that your money and holiday are fully protected. For further information visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk
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"Gong Xi Fa Cai", means "Wishing you prosperity in the New Year" in Mandarin, and it's what you say for Chinese New Year. We celebrated "New Years Eve" on Saturday night, and did our best to follow the tradition of feasting with friends, wearing red (although Miles dressed like a Ninja – all black with a ski mask), lighting firecrackers, and passing out red envelopes. It was a super fun night. Miles said it was the best night ever. But he says that a lot.
I love the Chinese New Years traditions and superstitions. Usually we go down to China Town, or 'The International District' as it's also called, to see the dragon parade, the drummers, and other festivities. Instead, this year we decided to invite some of Nadine's friends' families over to for dinner, and to watch 'the China Video' of when we got her.
Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival, is the most important holiday in China. It lasts for 15 days, beginning on the first new moon of the year, and ending on the full moon. It is a time of new beginnings and intentions – out with the old and in with the new! It is about family, friends, home, and food. All debts should be cleared and all quarrels should be resolved before New Years. The house should be cleaned thoroughly to ensure a fresh start. It's also time for an attitude adjustment, to be optimistic, and is no time for laziness. Here are some of the other Chinese New Year traditions:
- Wishes are hung throughout the house that say things like: 'happiness', 'wealth', 'prosperity', and 'good fortune'. 'Fu' is the word for good luck in Chinese, and is often hung upside-down in order to catch the good luck. Fu was Nadine's middle name when we got her, and she is my little good luck charm.
- The color red is predominate, as it is a sign of luck, associated with sun, fire, brightness, and life's energy.
- Fresh flowers or bamboo are displayed to welcome spring.
- Everyone stays up late on Chinese New Years Eve, even the kids. The later your kids stay up, the longer life you will have.
- Firecrackers are set off at midnight to scare away the evil spirits and to energize you.
- Red envelopes filled with 'lucky money' get passed out to the children as a symbol of good luck and protection.
There is even symbolism behind the food that is served. Our menu was: egg rolls (brushed with oil and baked rather than deep fried), brown rice (done in the oven to save room on the stove), string beans (stir fried with soy sauce and ginger), a whole duck (I got it pre-cooked at the Chinese grocery store – including the head), a whole fish (on the grill stuffed with garlic, ginger, and lemongrass), fried tofu (made with the help of our guests!), sliced oranges (with rose water and honey), fortune cookies for desert, and delicious ginger beer cocktails (I highly recommend these).
The egg rolls symbolize prosperity. A whole duck or a whole fish is for abundance. Long string beans equal a long life, as do long noodles or long grain rice. Oranges are esteemed for their round shape and gold color and are symbols of good fortune. Fortune cookies were invented in this country, and are just plain fun.
After dinner we had a dance party in the basement. Miles and his buddy went a little nutty, taking their shirts off and putting dragon tattoos on their chests.
And then we watched the movie. I hadn't watched our China video for a very long time, and was surprised at how different I looked back in 2005, with short dark hair. There was a time when Nadine watched that movie every chance she got, when she was about 3 years old. She called it the "When I Was a Baby I Was In China" video. But we haven't watched it much since then, and I think she really enjoyed having her friends see it. I think she just really loved the whole evening, and the fact that we were celebrating her holiday.
After the movie it was pretty late – about 10:30 pm. But we couldn't leave without some fireworks. We had party poppers, and those funny things that explode when you throw them on the ground, some fire bombs, and best of all, roman candles!
The kids stayed up late, so we should have nice long lives, and the fireworks were loud and bright, so we shouldn't have to worry too much about evil spirits this year.
Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you prosperity in the year of the water snake!


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Smoky Pumpkin Pecan Bars
We are in the thick of pumpkin season, my favorite time of year in the kitchen. So many versatile recipes – from sweet to savory – and this one, I do believe, is now at the top of my list.
In addition to being associated with autumn and holidays, pumpkin is highly nutritious. Loaded with vitamin A (1 cup = 200% of RDA), it's a vision booster. It helps lower blood pressure, improve sleep and is great for the heart. Low in calories (49 per cup) but high in fiber (3 grams.) So don't feel guilty about this decadent delight. You're doing your body good!
Smoky Pumpkin Pecan Bars (gluten free, vegan)
10 Medjool dates (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
1 cup raw pecans
1 T maple syrup
1 1/2 cups gluten-free oat flour (to make your own, grind 1.5 cups oats in food processor until fine)
1 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
1/2 cup smoked brown sugar (regular brown or coconut also work, but not nearly as fun;-)
1 tsp baking powder
1 heaping tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
2 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
1 1/4 cup pumpkin (I use this one, no fear of BPA from a can)
1/4 cup coconut oil (or sub more pumpkin for oil free)
2 T almond milk (or any non-dairy type)
Drain the dates and add them to a food processor with the pecans and maple syrup. Blend until smooth.
Preheat oven to 350.
In one bowl, mix the dry ingredients together.
In another bowl, add the pumpkin, eggs, milk and oil. Mix well.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix just until combined. Don't over mix. I use a spatula.
Line an 8×8 glass dish with parchment paper leaving enough coming out the sides.
Gently press 1/2 the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
Spread the pecan/date mixture on the mixture. Add a little extra liquid if it seems dry.
Lastly, add the remaining crumb mixture to the top.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Let the bars completely cool before removing them from the baking dish.
I cut mine into bars with a pizza cutter. And…topped with coconut whipped cream.
Keep these bars stored in the fridge. They should (might!) last a couple weeks.
Wha? Smoked brown sugar, you say?! It's a creative addition to the olive oil collection by The Smoked Olive. They have three favors – regular, whiskey and chili. I use it in sauces and baked goods…and would love to hear how you might add it to your repertoire!


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Laminate Floor Maintenance
The unique beauty of laminate floors comes from a high-definition imaging layer protected by a see-through wear layer. It's easy to clean and maintain this durable surface by following a simple laminate floor care routine.
How to clean laminate floors
The first line of defense in laminate floor care is keeping them clean and free from damaging grit that can lead to fine scratches, and moisture that can damage the protective wear layer. Place floor mats by exterior doors, runners or area rugs in high-traffic areas, and floor protectors beneath the feet and corners of heavy furniture. Clean up liquid spills as soon as they happen. Do not allow excess liquids – including your pet's water bowl – to pool on the floor.
For general cleaning, regularly dust mop or vacuum with a soft brush or wood floor attachment to pick up dust, dirt and grit. Sweep or vacuum in the direction that the boards run to collect dirt that settles between grooves. You can also use a slightly damp mop for spot cleaning. Believe it or not, tap water is all you really need for light duty cleaning.
For occasional thorough cleaning, use a mop slightly dampened with a manufacturer-approved laminate floor cleaner. A light mopping across the floor does the trick! Do not use soap-based, wax or acrylic products that can possibly damage the finish.
Be sure to check the manufacturer's warranty for additional care instructions and recommendations.


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A Google Chrome Extension for Tapiture
So, what is Tapiture? Well, Tapiture is Pinterest clone that is more geared towards men, and the things men like. I have been a huge fan of it since it was in beta a few months ago. New in January 2013, Tapiture launched a whole new branding and design initiative to take the site to the new level. They also announce that they now have over 1.2 million unique vistors each month and it is growing at an alarming rate.
Tapiture offers a bookmarklet that allows you to "Tap" multiple images on a page. While this bookmarklet is good, I found it difficult to "Tap" a single image on a page with main images. After realizing this was a problem I could fix very easily on my own, I decided to take a shot at making a Google Chrome Tapiture extension. This was my first attempt at a Google Chrome extension, but I very pleased with how it turned out. The Tapiture extension allows the bookmarklet to live in the info bar instead of the bookmark bar. Best of all, it adds the ability to right-click an image and tap that single image.
Download link and screenshots available after the jump.
Below are a couple of screenshots that show how the extension works:
I would love to hear what you think, and if you have any feature requests for bugs to report.


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5 September, 2013
People using high-cost credit such as payday loans, home credit, store cards and catalogues are more likely to be behind on essential household bills, according to new figures from StepChange Debt Charity. The charity believes the figures suggest a worrying tendency to use of high-cost credit to cover basic living costs.
Analysis of the charity's clients shows that in 2012 arrears rates on rent, energy bills and Council Tax are higher amongst those using high-cost credit and that problems are particularly acute among those using payday loans and home-credit.
Council Tax arrears
Last year, 13 percent of all StepChange Debt Charity clients had Council Tax arrears, this rose to 17.1 percent among people with a least one high-cost debt. Among those with home credit and payday loans, the figures rose to 25.4 percent and 21.8 percent respectively.
Rent arrears
Last year, 8.6 percent of the charity's clients had rent arrears. For those with at least one high-cost credit debt the figure stood at 11.2 percent. Among those with home-credit and payday loans the numbers increased to 21.1 percent and 13.8 percent respectively.
Electricity arrears
Last year, 8.9 percent of all clients were behind on electricity payments. For those with at least one high-cost credit debt, this figure increased to 10.4 percent. Among those with home credit and payday loan debts, the figures rose to 13.6 percent and 10.9 percent respectively.
Gas arrears
Last year, 6.3 percent of all clients had arrears on gas payments. For those with at least one high-cost credit debt this figure rose to 7.6 percent. Among those with home credit and payday loan debts the figures rose to 11.2 percent and 8.2 percent respectively.
StepChange Debt Charity head of policy Peter Tutton said: "These figures demonstrate how high-cost credit use is often linked to the ongoing struggle to make ends meet.
"Unless there is a significant improvement in the position of household budgets in the near future, the basic cost of living will become an increasingly unbearable strain for more people.
"By positioning itself as the lender of last resort for the financially vulnerable, the high-cost credit industry risks promoting high-cost borrowing as a solution to financial hardship. Our evidence shows that this type of borrowing often deepens the problems of those people already in serious financial difficulty."
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