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Local Eats at Larder And Cupboard
After years of ignoring Maplewood, I now find myself there on a weekly basis. I pick up whatever meats I'm feeling like from Bolyard's, maybe a donut or 12 from Strange Donuts, stare longingly at Reed's American Table (open today!), then head into Larder & Cupboard (L&C). You want to eat locally? You need to get over there. Even I didn't know the extent of local goods available. Here's your guide to my 10 favorite locally made products you can find there:
All the Cheeses
Like most trustworthy people, I love cheese. When I was young, it was the fried mozzarella cheese bombs at Seamus McDaniel's. After a trip to France, the obsession became European imports. Then it was California cheeses. Larder & Cupboard has helped me the see the light: Missouri and Illinois have some badass cheeses. My current recommendations: Marcoot Creamery's scamorza, Baetje's Morbier-inspired Amoureux, and the amazing Flory's Truckle from Milton Creamery.
Kuva and Stringbean Coffee
The local coffee scene has shot off like a rocket in recent years, with places like Sump and Blueprint gaining notoriety on a national scale. We have our share of great local roasters who don't have stores, as well. Kuva has been around since the early 2000's, while Stringbean arrived in 2011. I may not know much about coffee, but I know I like Kuva's Peru Chilchos and Stringbean's smooth Sumatra.
Inappropriate Apiaries' South City Honey
If you live in South City, this honey could have been made because of your garden! Wow! Good for you. Tommy 'Salami' Andrews (of Truffles Butchery) has been producing this honey for years, but this is the first time he's sold it. It is good honey, too. It's been flying off the shelves for a reason (and it's not just the great logo).
Hammons Black Walnut Oil
Trying to be healthy makes salads so boring. You don't get to use any of that creamy stuff, so you're stuck with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Or are you? Open up your wallet, cheapskate, and buy some walnut oil. It's got a delicate, nutty flavor that gives an extra umph to any salad or veggie dish. Drizzling it over a fall-flavored pasta instead of olive oil is sure to impress the ladies, too.
Banner Road Granola
When Anne Croy isn't making her perfect gelato's, donuts, and desserts for Pastaria, she can often be found pumping out tube after tube of granola for her Banner Road Baking Company. You'll be hard-pressed to pick a favorite: is it the pecan heavy Original? The blueberry filled Bye Bye Blues? Or the Sump coffee and Askinosie chocolate KickStart?
The correct answer is the KickStart, but I love all three. She recommends eating them with a spoon, I recommend pouring them directly into your mouth.
Ozark Forest Shiitake Soy Sauce
Bluegrass Soy Sauce, seen on the left side of the photo, has been growing in popularity for years thanks to the likes of Sean Brock and Ed Lee. I prefer Ozark Forest's shiitake mushroom soy sauce, though. It's less acidic and has a nice, subtle mushroom note. That woodsy flavor is the perfect addition to your next stir fry.
Legacy Chutney
Ahh, my first love at L&C. The recipes all come from the owner's Pakistani family, and they are beyond addictive. There are four flavors: Cherry Kiss, Date Night, Mango Mania, and Sweet Fruit. Sweet Fruit & Mango Mania are thinner, and in my opinion, more versatile. I've used both as condiments and for marinades with chicken and fish. Cherry Kiss and Date Night are a little thicker, lending themselves more to desserts and cheeses.
These are my favorite items in the whole store. I've had them stocked in my fridge since Larder & Cupboard opened.
Salume Beddu
You know that I loveSalume Beddu. What Marco and his team are creating is nothing short of amazing. Most groceries in St. Louis sell the Veneto, Calabrese, and Finocchiona now, but they don't have the fiery nduja, a spreadable salami fit for kings, nor do they carry a range of Beddu's sausages. If you're ever making a "Best of St. Louis" gift basket, these need to be at the top of the list.
Mac's Local Buys Sausage
The same sentiment as above goes for Mac's. Chris McKenzie works with a number of local farms to procure great locally sourced meat, which he then turns into great sausages (amongst other things). Keeping a pack or two...or ten...in your freezer is a smart move.
Larder and Cupboard Sweet Olive Spread
So far, Larder and Cupboard has made just one product themselves: a sweet olive spread. They aren't tooting their horn about it too much, and it's almost hidden away in the cheese case, but it is one of the more unique things I've eaten—in a good way. Apparently it's used in Italian bakeries, but I prefer spreading some onto crackers and cheese.
Bonus Round!
Newberry Cheese Boards
I couldn't keep myself at just 10 items, plus these aren't edible. Newberry Furniture makes these fun Missouri and Illinois shaped cheeseboards out of local wood. They make great gifts—in fact, they're so great that L&C is often sold out of them. Make sure to call ahead if you're looking for these.


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Welcome to the last week of January's training. It's also our last week where we are offering a free week trial. You know that friend of yours who keeps flirting about about trying CrossFit. Tell them here's there chances. No reason not to!
Next weekend is a big one! There's a posse headed to the interior to compete at the Okanagan Valley Throwdown. Marley and Austin competed as individuals this fall in Fraser Valley, now they take their show on the road along with more friends. Brew is competing in Masters, and Co, Chris, Clo and Candice are in the team division. Wish them luck this week as they taper down and get ready for the big weekend.
They are not alone for a fun filled weekend. The CrossFit Total is always a fun one. That'll be on the docket for Saturday's WOD. If you've never done it before it's always a fun one. No clock, no WOD, just an hour of trying to lift as heavy as you can. New to the gym and not too sure about lifting heavy weights. Not to worry, as coaches, we want to ease you in to the lifting side. So, come along regardless, we'll have a nice plan for you to!
Since we are sending our competitors off this weekend, it's a great opportunity for everyone in the gym to get a taste of competition without leaving the comforts of the gym. It's called the CrossFit Open, and it's right around the corner. All you have to do is register online, and every week for 5 weeks we'll be able to compete against the world by submitting your score online. You'll be able to perform the mysterious WOD every saturday, where a judge will ensure you meet the standards behind the workout. There are masters categories, scaled categories, and teens. Usually, if you think it's something you'd like to try, then you are right! Not sure, ask me. We can support you along the way. In case you don't know by now, our gym focuses on CrossFit as a fitness tool, not for competition. However ,that doesn't exclude you from 1 workout a week for 5 weeks as a way to motivate your training. And shed light on what you are capable of!
Hope to be asked all week long whether the open is right for me!

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The peak days of summer are exploding with the bounty of Oregon's numerous farms.
We invite you to celebrate this special time @ Elder Hall on August, 23rd with a thoughtful summer menu paired with vintage chardonnay and pinot noir from the personal cellar of winemaker Marcus Goodfellow, one of our favorite producers in the Willamette Valley.
This wine dinner will be an ode to the terroir of Oregon seen through the lense of time and place.
This event will fill up fast and is not to be missed!
Elder Hall: Thursday August, 23rd
Welcome & Appetizers (6:30pm)
Dinner will start promptly @ 7:00pm
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Steller Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus)
Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) range along the north Pacific rim from northern Japan to California. Pupping and breeding occur late May to early July throughout their range. Males set up territories on rookeries in late May; females arrive shortly thereafter and give birth to a single pup. A mother alternates between nursing her pup and feeding trips; most pups are weaned by the end of their first year. The species is not known to migrate, but individuals disperse widely outside of the breeding season, particularly adult males and juveniles.
Two separate stocks of Steller sea lions are recognized within U. S. waters: an eastern and western stock. The increasing eastern population segment, in southeast Alaska, British Columbia, and down the West Coast into California, is listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as threatened.
NOAA Fisheries' Alaska Region manages Steller sea lions. The Alaska Fisheries Science Center's Marine Mammal Laboratory does research on Steller sea lions. These animals occur in the Northwest Region, so ESA critical habitat is designated in some areas. See the links to the left for more details.
To report a dead, injured or stranded marine mammal, please call: 1-866-767-6114
For law enforcement, harassments, and other violations, please call: 1-800-853-1964
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Steller Sea Lions (2008 Revision) (1992 Original)
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We live on a 1000 foot mountain in west Wales and has always been a windy site in fact 30 years ago before we had mains electricity connected we found and installed two 300 watt Lucas freelights small wind turbines designed for lighting farm out buildings so my interest in the subject was started then. After that we installed the mains and didn't think much more about it until someone I new said the government were allowing grid connect systems to be installed. From past experience the problem with microgeneration was storage and the cost of the batteries but now this obstical had been removed and the publicity over global warming my interest was rekindled.
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text: Christina Welch and Nathan Edwards have been a pleasure to work with throughout the entire property searching, negotiation and escrow process when acquiring our investment property in Jacksonville. Their professionalism, real estate expertise and local market knowledge are beyond exceptional! We couldn't have wished for better, more patient and hard-working team to represent us. Being an out-of area buyers, it was important for us to work with the right agent who understands our needs, provides high-value service and responds promptly – both Nathan and Christina exceeded our expectations! Nathan was always on top of the property search, excellent with his communication and always responds quickly. He left no questions unanswered and negotiated the best price for us – Nathan, thank you for all of your hard work and excellent negotiation skills! We had a few obstacles during escrow that we would not had been able to overcome if it wasn't for Christina's help – she went above and beyond to make sure our escrow goes as smoothly as possible. We highly recommend the Welch Team to anyone and we're already looking forward to working with them again!


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Sitting near the peak of Doi Suthep, the Bhubing Palace, constructed in 1961, serves as the winter residence of the royal family. The palace grounds are filled with colourful exotic flowers, while the palace itself was built in a Thai style guesthouse design using eucalyptus wood. The complex is occupied from mid-December to early March, being closed to visitors during this time. Throughout the rest of the year it is open to visitors.
Just below the palace is the famous and historic Wat Prathat Doi Suthep temple, while above it is the Hmong hill tribe village of Baan Doi Pui. Visitors can continue up the mountain to a lovely viewpoint that boasts phenomenal views of the city and its surrounding countryside.
Book in advance a round-trip private car transportation to Bhubing Palace. Price includes a car with chauffer who will drive you to the places of your choice in Doi Suthep area (Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep temple and Bhubing Rajanives Palace) and return in 4 hours.
SUV (1-5 Pax) 2,594 Baht/Trip
Van (4-12 Pax) 2,900 Baht/Trip
Need extra hours or accident insurance? Simply put in the section Add-on Items below. Extra hourly rental costs 400 Baht/hour. Accident insurance costs 50 Baht/Pax/Trip.
Need baby car seat? It is free of charge (based on availability). Please indicate in the remarks section when you book.
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- Round-trip transportation service (chauffeur, vehicle and gasoline) up to limited hours as stated in the package.
Price excludes:
- Destination Entry fee. Parking fee. Toll fee. Food/beverage.
- Any other extra fee.
- Add-on items. Extra charges applied per selected add-on items.
- Charges will be made upon your confirmation once your booking has been confirmed.
On your travel day:
- Please present the travel voucher or valid photo IDs/passports to tour guide/chauffeur at the time of departure.
Changes & Cancellation policy:
- Changes of date/time/plan can be made free of charge up to 24 hours before departure date/time. However, availability is not guaranteed.
Cancellation is free of charge up to 24 hours before departure date/time. Refund may take up to 10-15 business days.
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Anti-reflux surgery, also known as Nissen Fundoplication surgery is a procedure to treat gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
Acid reflux, also called gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), is a condition where the stomach contents (food or liquid) rise up from the stomach into the oesophagus, a tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
Normally the stomach contents do not enter the oesophagus due to constricted LES, but in patients with acid reflux, stomach content travels back into the oesophagus because of a weak or relaxed lower oesophageal sphincter (LES). The lower oesophageal sphincter is a ring of muscle fibres that surround the lower-most end of the oesophagus where it joins the stomach. LES acts like a valve between the oesophagus and stomach, preventing food from moving backward into the oesophagus.
Heartburn is usually the main symptom; a burning-type pain in the lower part of the mid-chest, behind the breast bone. Other symptoms such as a bitter or sour taste in the mouth, trouble in swallowing, nausea, dry cough or wheezing, regurgitation of food (bringing food back up into the mouth), hoarseness or change in voice, and chest pain may be experienced.
The exact cause of what weakens or relaxes the LES in GORD is not known, however certain factors including obesity, smoking, pregnancy, and possibly alcohol may contribute to GORD. Common foods that can worsen reflux symptoms include spicy foods, onions, chocolates, caffeine drinks, mint flavourings, tomato based foods and citrus fruits. Certain medications can also worsen the reflux.
There are several tests that can be performed to diagnose acid reflux and they include:
Antacids are over-the-counter medicines that provide temporary relief to heartburn or indigestion by neutralizing acid in the stomach. Other medications such as proton pump inhibitors and H2 antagonists may be prescribed to reduce the production of acid in the stomach.
Anti-reflux Surgery may be an option for patients whose symptoms do not go away with the medications. Nissen fundoplication is a surgical procedure in which the upper part of the stomach is wrapped around the end of the oesophagus and oesophageal sphincter, where it is sutured into place. This surgery strengthens the sphincter and helps prevent stomach acid and food from flowing back into the oesophagus.
Nissen Fundoplication is performed as day surgery either in the hospital or outpatient surgery centres, usually with the patient under general anaesthesia.
The surgeon uses a needle to inject a harmless gas into the abdominal cavity near the belly button to expand the viewing area of the abdomen, giving the surgeon a clear view and room to work. The surgeon makes a small incision in the upper abdomen and inserts a tube called a trocar through which the laparoscope is introduced into the abdomen. Additional small incisions may be made for a variety of surgical instruments to be used during the procedure.
With the images from the laparoscope as a guide, your surgeon wraps the upper part of the stomach, the fundus, around the lower oesophagus to create a valve, suturing it in place.
The hole in the diaphragm through which the oesophagus passes is then tightened with sutures. The laparoscope and other instruments are removed and the gas released.
The tiny incisions are closed and covered with small bandages.
Laparoscopy is much less traumatic to the muscles and soft tissues than the traditional method of surgically opening the abdomen with long incisions (open techniques).
Specific complications for Nissen Fundoplication include:


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Reclaimed wood sign with custom metal work
Inlayed within a wall of reclaimed mixed Settlers Plank hardwoods, the Pressed Cafe orange and black logo serves as focal point and separation of the ordering area from the dining space.
We CNC'd wording and more on Pioneer Millworks Settlers' Plank Reclaimed wood panes for Angler and Ales in Florida
Custom a-frame signs for a landscape company
Lyons National Bank custom inlay blends seamlessly with the reclaimed American Gothic Oak flooring.
Individual letters were custom milled on the CNC to create a 3D logo for the Pioneer Millworks Portland, OR office.
Individual letters were custom milled on the CNC to create a 3D logo for the Pioneer Millworks Portland OR office.


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Purchasing an automotive service contract can be costly, not purchasing one can be equally or even more expensive. So what's one to do? Only you can decide for yourself and make a decision that suits your particular needs. However if you've already made the decision to purchase it would behoove you to follow the guidelines listed or you'll otherwise find your self stuck with costly repairs even after you've paid for that expensive contract.
As always, read the fine print, actually read it all BEFORE purchasing. Car dealers are adept and some if not most are even trained like soldiers on a battlefield to persuade you in to buying something you don't need or mislead you in to what a contract does or does not cover. F and I managers, salesman and car dealers are quick to explain what a service contract covers but for some reason seem to forget to inform what it doesn't cover or the stipulations and guidelines you must follow.
Although most are similar there are some differences with individual contracts in relationship to guidelines and obviously coverage's. The information in this article is for the purpose of rules and guidelines and not individual contract coverage's, even these guidelines are generic in nature but normally apply to most if not all contracts.
First and foremost is to have your vehicle serviced according to the maintenance schedule in the manufacturer's owner manual. Oil changes, fluid services etc must be performed at the intervals suggested in the owner's manual in order for your contract to be valid.
Keep records of all services performed with date and mileages. Hand written notes won't suffice here, receipts must be kept as well. If you're not a good record keeper then at least have your vehicle serviced at a facility where you can easily obtains copies if needed.
Any alteration of the vehicle from manufacturer standards is not permitted. Including oversize or under size wheels and/or tires.
In some cases and in most contracts using your vehicle to tow a trailer is not permitted unless it's designed and equipped specifically by the manufacturer to do so.
Consequential damages are not covered as well. For example: If you have an over heating problem caused by a covered part (thermostat perhaps) and the over heat condition causes engine damage then the thermostat would be covered but not the engine damage. Doesn't seem fair does it?
In most cases prior or existing conditions would not be covered. Example: If you purchased a vehicle that has been abused or not serviced properly and the oil has sludge build up that causes a problem it will not be covered. The reason is because the sludge build up was caused by the previous owners lack of maintenance
Hazardous waste disposal charges, shop supplies, storage fees, freight charges etc will not be paid for.
These of course are just a few examples of what to be concerned about when purchasing a service contract. Your individual policy guidelines may differ some what so be sure to read the entire policy and pay close attention to the area of "Exclusions From Coverage. If you don't have a copy contact your provider, either the dealer whom sold you the vehicle or the contract provider directly.


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SI audio podcast #3: Andy Beckerman remembers the wild kindness of David Berman
August 18, 2019 10:23
photo: the host + the guest, sometime in 2004 or 2005.Read more
Serious Introspection special episode @ Nida - 'The Shutout'
July 10, 2019 07:50
There's some cliché about old dogs and new tricks that I always mangle, but clichés are better when stated incorrectly. It's been over three years since I (John) hosted a regular live talk show with Justin and Ernest, but we brought the act out again for a special reunion performance at the Nida Art Colony's ninth inter-format symposium, 'On the Fluidity of Humour and Absurdity' in Nida, Lithuania. It was fun to do it again, and we were joined by guest Dafna Maimon, old friend Vytautas Michelkevičius, and some random people from the audience. This was presented as the 'lounge' event after a long day of art symposium presentations, performances, and talks, so the audience, all crowded into a small room with a bunch of absurdly constructed furniture courtesy of Justin, was pretty exhausted. But yet a stronger sense of anarchy existed here than at any of our performances in Finland; at least audience members took to the stage, someone fell through a table, and someone tried to set me on fire.Read more
Serious Introspection returns!
June 21, 2019 07:57
For the first time in three years, Serious Introspection will convene, this time at the Nida Art Colony 9th Inter-format Symposium. The full lineup of host John, hype man Justin, and meta-media specialist Ernest will be there, as part of the Error Collective 'lounge' on Saturday, 29 June. The theme of the symposium is absurdity and humour, so I don't really understand why they invited a show about seirous introspection. Anyway, the symposium is a closed event so there's little point in advertising it here, but we'll try to videorecord and post it, just like the old days.Read more
SI audio podcast #2: Girilal Baars
August 06, 2016 06:46
My pal Girilal stopped by Helsinki last month and we recorded this conversation, which touched on science fiction, improvisation, being an audience member, and lots more. This is also an attempt to keep the SI podcast feed alive with some occasional content, as enough interesting people pass through my life that I should try to share their ideas with a larger audience.Read more
Serious Introspection series (?) finale
July 17, 2016 16:38
For the last episode of Serious Introspection, filmed on 13 April 2016, we did a short set as the opening act of the 2016 Lal Lal Lal festival. But first, we brought Marianna Keisalo (last seen in S02E01 back on stage to catch-up on her life as the hardest working standup comedienne/anthropologist in Helsinki. Marijn aka Red Brut was up next, and then we welcomed the Mental Alaska group, organisers of the Lal Lal Lal fest, to officially open the festival and officially close out Serious Introspection.Read more
Serious Introspection season 2 episode 7
July 17, 2016 16:27
It was great to have Tuukka Asplund fill in as Hype Man for the last two episodes of Serious Introspection's second season. In episode 7, we first welcomed the inimitable Olaf Möller to discuss his approach to teaching cinema, Finnish cinema, and some childhood memories. Then we welcomed the equally inimatble Mari Keski-Korsu to talk a bit about her work, the forthcoming 2016 Pixelache Festival, and to demonstrate her study of Baltic sauna whisking techniques. We additionally celebrated this being our last "full" episode, sang a tribute to Justin, and reviewed some festival experiences together with Ernest. And we tried to phone my parents, but they didn't answer. This episode took place way back on the 6th of April, 2016.Read more
SI at IHME episodes 5 and 6
July 17, 2016 16:03
And finally, the last two episodes of Serious Introspection from April's IHME Päivät festival in Helsinki. These shows were both recorded on 3 April and we moved the outdoor concept indoors due to bad weather. The first show is a roundtable discussion with a handful of young artists who were part of the Marathon event that evening: Nestori Syrjälä, Pekka and Teija Isorättyä, and Eero Yli-Vakkuri (joined by Ernest and Justin of course). The final episode was with manifesto reader Hannu Väisänen and bonus guest Inga Lace.Read more
SI at IHME episodes 3 and 4
June 20, 2016 14:10
The second day of IHME Päivät, 2 April 2016, found us again hosting two episodes of Serious Introspection. The first of the day found busker Stephen Paul Taylor and festival keynote speaker Jan Verwoert meeting for a lively outdoor interview. For the second interview, we moved inside due to weather and spoke with Päivi Raivio and Robin Ellis, leaders of the poster sceening workshop, the great Pierre Bastien, and curator Hamza Walker.Read more
SI at IHME episodes 1 and 2
June 06, 2016 05:33
Here are the first two shows from the IHME Päivät festival, which took place in early April 2016 in Helsinki. We set up these shows outside, on the 'stage' next to Vanha where the festival was taking place, and throughout the weekend interviewed a variety of festival participants hoping to promote it to the general public. On Friday, the first show was with Pontus Kyander and Aleksis Salusjärvi, and later we had a very cold session (temperature-wise) with festival director Paula Toppila and IHME 2016 artist Katerina Seda. These interviews are a bit of a different flavour than what we normally did during the Mad House shows but showcase the work of our for-profit division, SI Services (available for hire for your party, wedding, bar mitzvah or corporate event).Read more
Serious Introspection season 2 episode 6
June 05, 2016 12:38
Serious Introspection actually ended awhile ago, but due to general life commitments I've been way behind on getting the videos edited and posted. So with many apologies, here is the belated episode 6 of season two, which actually took place way back in March. I had the flu and almost canceled the show, but instead I turned up and let Justin take charge, and this turned out to be either the best or worst episode ever depending on your taste. My old friend Hanna Tuulikki, from the UK, was in town to talk about her residency at Saari, and Kimmo Modig came up to help carry the show since I was pretty much delirious.Read more
SI at IHME Päivät 2016
April 02, 2016 19:20
Posting this a bit late, but we are hosting Serious Introspection shows as part of the 2016 IHME Päivät festival, in Vanha Ylioppilastalo (Mannerheimintie 3). Yesterday we did our first two shows and we follow with two today and two tomorrow. These shows are taking place on the 'stage' outside, in the Kaivopiha area immediately to the left of Vanha (or out the back door of the café). Ernest will be accentuating Justin and I as usual with his tweets, and we will post these as fast as we can edit them.Read more
Serious Introspection season 2 episode 5
April 01, 2016 08:47
We've been a bit behind schedule on editing videos, but here is the video from episode 5, which took place on 23 March 2016. Our guests were 110% (Lachlan and Beth), Marek Pluciennik, and the mysterious Mirva. Agnieszka also joined to talk about our trip to Prague. We had some live performance art, and we talked about film and depression too. Ernest sent in a travel report from Madrid, too.Read more
Serious Introspection season 2 episode 4
March 19, 2016 06:28
Serious Introspection season 2, episode 4 took place on Wednesday, 16 March 2016 at Ihana Baari in Helsinki and featured Tuukka Asplund and Kira O'Reilly as guests. We talked about life in Helsinki, ecology and trans-disciplinary approaches to performance, British complaint culture, and the value of making stuff or not. Also, we sang some karaoke, went to Estonia, tried to call Ernest, and spoke again with my parents.Read more
Serious Introspection season 2 episode 3
March 15, 2016 13:26
After some delay (sorry, I am lazy when it comes to my video editing responsibilities), here is season 2, episode 3 from 1 March 2016. Martina Marti was on first to discuss her work Reverie with Gnab Collective, as well as the general balance of being an artirst vs. and administrator, and the different approaches to these topics. Then we had Juuso Paaso, who has been working with the Oranssi Pienlehtiarkisto, here talking about zine culture in Finland and his digitisation efforts. In addition, Justin and I settled some beef, Juuso and I sang a Daniel Johnston song, and I did a STRONG FIVE about the Uberman Sleep Schedule. Ernest provided his tweets, seen here on-screen and followable @room4error via #SeriousIntrospection.Read more
Serious Introspection season 2 episode 2
March 01, 2016 11:25
This week we had Juha Valkeapää to talk about his production 2341 AD, and Malin Gustavsson who explained a bit about her work as a diversity consultant. We also channeled the spirit of a country and western supergroup, phoned John's parents, and met the Pope Urban VII of Mad House Helsinki. As always, it couldn't happen without Justin Tyler Tate (world's best hype man), Ernest Truely (follow @room4error!), video master Lotta Blomberg, and sound master Joosep Tormis.Read more


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Children of mother's who use marijuana, likely to try it early
A recent study suggests that children with mothers who use marijuana are more likely to try it at a younger age. According to the research, when mothers use marijuana during the first 12 years of their child's life, the children are more likely to start using cannabis at an earlier age than those with mothers who don't use it. They evaluated the data for 4,440 children and 2,586 mothers for the effect of maternal marijuana use between a child's birth and age 12 on that child's subsequent marijuana initiation, controlling for potentially important factors related to the child's early life behavior and cognition and the family's socioeconomic position and social environment. Although marijuana is generally thought to be less harmful compared with other drugs of abuse, the likelihood of experiencing health consequences associated with marijuana use is strongly linked to age at initiation, such that those who initiate earlier are at much greater risk. Negative consequences may be particularly marked for children and adolescents during these developmentally critical ages. The findings indicate that children of marijuana-using parents may be an important subgroup for identification and early, evidence-based intervention by pediatricians and adolescent health care providers.


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Ok, this should be a really easy challenge unless I am missing something. I can't tell you how many of theses I placed on a flag and can't get three kills with this POS SS. This thing is so easy to destroy, you have to be blind and stiupid to die by it. Heck, the mini turrents are better than this thing and you don't even have to earn that.
So the challenge is get three kills while placed on an objective point but I am lucky if it gets one kill.
Anyon completed it yet? Should be easy. Is there a trick to make this thing last longer? Thought about tossing it up and just fill the area with smoke so no one knows it is there LOL. I figure it is the only way I can make them all at least blind unless for whatever reason the smoke blinds my sentry. Maybe I will try that but any idea on what worked for you guys, if you completed this challenge yet.
Does it have to be on the point or can it be overlooking the Objective?
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Does it have to be on the point or can it be overlooking the Objective?
From the description it seems as though it has to be on the point. Exact wording is this...
"Place a Shock Sentry on an objective and let it kill 3 enemies"
The smoke doesn't seem to be working and it doesn't seem to target enemies fast enough plus it is so easy to kill. I know it is not cause everyone is running blind eye because my vulture is wrecking people. It is just a really really weak SS it seems. I know I have killed it very easily even when I don't run blind eye.
I guess I will just have to place it and hope I get a really really noob lobby that just constantly runs in front of it. Considering it is one below a Warden, you think they would make it more powerful but it is one of the weakest streaks in the game right now. Makes you wonder if they even put any thought or testing into this stuff.
Ha, never mind. Guess it just takes patience to find that lobby. Right after my last comment these fools just kept running at it LOL!
Hmm that's strange so basically I need to put it on the point on Domination, since on Hardpoint it does not work and near it (like litteraly next to it) also does not work right?
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We had great weather for this year's Learn to fly day. Summer is officially here, and it was very apparent!
Several planes flew in including a yellow RV, and two planes from Anson Air at Sugarland airport.
AOPA representative Yasmina Platt was on hand to speak about the AOPA and learning to fly.


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We're just getting into the swing of 2018 and there is LOTS to be excited for in the world of social media for theater! This post was inspired by Buffer's podcast "The Science of Social Media." They did an episode on the 5 social media trends for 2018 - this blog post takes that idea and expands on it for the theater set.
Note: I also did a Facebook Live with this theme. You'll find the video at the bottom of the post.
Focus on Generation Z
Younger than Millennials, Gen Z is anyone born between 1995 and 2017. That puts the oldest at 22 years old when they are just getting out of college and entering adult life. Which means they're starting to spend money and build relationships with brands. According to a Goldman Sachs study, many businesses are finding this generation more valuable than Millennials. And Business Insider found that 74% of Generation Z prefer to communicate face-to-face with colleagues. Prefer seeing people face to face? Doesn't that sound like someone who would love theater? Here's how you can tap into what the U.S. Census Bureau called 25% of the population.
- hold special subscription options for high school, college, and recent grads on social media platforms they use - like Snapchat.
- create ticket promos that bring their Gen X parents or Baby Boomer grandparents out with their favorite teens - advertise on Facebook so the grown ups will see it
- make sure your lobby has Wifi and look into special Instagram Stories filters for opening nights.
Focus on ChatBots and Messenger Apps
You know how on Facebook you can chat with your friends via FB Messenger? Now services exist where you can reach out to your audience via this channel as well. I used this quite a bit with one of our clients before they had a few shows in New York City. Ticket sales were brisk and there were many questions about their Waitlist. I was able to respond to them in real time right away. Now, imagine this on a bigger scale where you can hook up what's called a Chatbot to automatically engage with your audience to solicit reviews, answer sales questions, and get feedback. There are Chatbots that can do that for you so you don't have to be sitting by the computer or on your phone the entire time. Great opportunities for opening up a dialogue with your audience.
I've kicked the tires on ManyChat and see a whole lot of options here.
Influencer Marketing
When Seth Rudetsky sent one tweet out a few days before one of my clients' shows, he was directly responsible for tickets being sold and a number of new sign ups to their email newsletter. He has clout in the theater world. Who do you know who has clout in your community? Can you get that person to come to a show and send out a tweet or talk about it on Instagram?
I also like NinjaOutreach.com which sets you up with influencers in your geographic location and sphere so you can find people to reach out to.
Ephemeral Content
Ephemeral Content is the fancy marketing way of saying "content that goes away after awhile." 300 million people use Instagram Stories every month. By the end of 2018 that number will be much higher. I recently wrote a blog post about how great Instagram Stories is. NOW is the time to start posting to Instagram Stories and Instagram Live to cut through all of the noise in the regular Instagram News Feed.
How to work it into your schedule? If you're posting to Instagram five times a week, choose one day to post to Instagram Stories instead.
Video, Especially Live
I've been encouraging our clients to be on Facebook Live since LAST January. Facebook is making a number of changes to its algorithm and is becoming more of a "pay to play" format - meaning, if you want your content to be seen you're going to have to pay to Boost posts and run ads. So many of your posts just won't be able to get to your audience's News Feeds. FB Live, however is the exception to this rule. Facebook puts a lot of stock in its Live platform and there's good reason for it: FB Live has better engagement. People contribute more comments, react more, and generally watch live videos for longer. For example, users comment on Facebook Live videos at ten times the rate of regular videos. So get ready to go live - and here's a checklist before you do!
Do you have to do all of these in 2018? No. But many of them are simple and free ways to engage more with your audience in the way that they want to be reached in 2018.
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Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) raised their capacity in different fields of military to take complete security responsibility from NATO after 2014. Special Mission Wing 777 is an example of joint ANSF development brigade who help Afghan security commandos and special forces to launch operations in the country.
Brigadier General Abdul Fahim Ramin, commander of Special Mission Wing brigade (777) said: "Special Mission Wing (SMW) was established in 2006 and launched only counter narcotic operations at that time. Later in 2010 it increased its mission to include day and night ANSF operations. We have 30 Mi-17 helicopters and 18 PC-12 reconnaissance planes, which have radio communication during operations with ground forces and Mi-17 Helicopters."
"In the near future we will open a SMW battalion (Kandak) in Kandahar and Balkh provinces. With opening of these battalions, we will cover all parts of Afghanistan," said General Ramin.
General Sher Mohammad Karimi, the Afghan National Army Chief of Staff, said: "Creating the joint Special Mission Wing is an important step towards coordination among Afghan security forces in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in the country."
"Special Mission Wing is equipped with advanced equipment, including night vision devices, and is capable of carrying out heavy and complex operations such as counter terrorism. Night operation is very useful to destroy the enemies of peace."
According to Gen. Ramin, the first SMW training was in the U.S. in 2006 with additional training in England, Italy, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Czech Republic.
"We have very good and close cooperation and coordination with ISAF and they are supporting us at a high level," said Ramin. "Training is a priority for us, especially for new recruits."
Akbar Khan Mullahkhail, one of the pilots, said: "Security is the most important issue for my country. For this reason, I come to SMW to serve for my people. I request all young people to come and join with ANSF to help keep peace and security in our beloved Afghanistan."


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Boko Haram's Latest Suicide Bomber Was A 10-Year-Old Girl, Marking An Unprecedented Tactic in the Group's Insurgency
An explosion in northern Nigeria on Saturday was the work of a Boko Haram suicide bomber, a girl of about 10-years-old, who detonated explosives hidden beneath her veil, killing at least 16 people and injuring 20 more in a congested market in the city of Maiduguri.
Following the noon bombing, a police source told Reuters:
The explosive devices were wrapped around her body and the girl looked no more than 10 years old.
The horrifying new tactic of using a child — possibly unprecedented in their insurrection — saw what could be their youngest suicide bomber ever carry out an attack in a city at the heart of the Boko Haram insurgency. The group, by far one of the most dangerous terrorist organizations in the world today — a rather remarkable feat, no doubt, considering the various extremist groups today that dominate the headlines for its brutality — has seen the use of a growing number of female suicide bombers, reported the New York Times, even as it augments its kidnappings of girls across northern Nigeria. One of Boko Haram's highest profile abductions was that over 200 Chibok girls last April who have yet to been returned, despite reports — vague as they may be — of governmental efforts to secure their release.
A hospital official told the Times, on condition of anonymity, that the suicide bomber was a little girl, adding:
The body is beyond recognition, but from the face you can see it's a young person. A young pretty girl.
The explosives went off as the girl was being searched at a security checkpoint at the market, a dark necessity in the reality of the beleagured city. It was unclear to many witnesses if the girl actually knew that she was carrying a timed bomb. Ashiru Mustapha, one of the people at the scene, told AFP:
The girl was about 10 years old and I doubt if she actually knew what was strapped to her body. In fact, she was searched at the entrance of the market and the metal detector indicated that she was carrying something. But sadly, the explosion went off before she was isolated.
Boko Haram is also behind one of the deadliest attacks in Nigeria, as Amnesty International revealed that it carried out the massacre of over 2,000 people in Baga last week. A spokesman for a somewhat-ragtag group of civilians fighting the militants, Muhammad Abba Gava, told the Associated Press that its members have given up trying to count all the bodies.
Another police official told the Times that the group's new tactic of using a little girl as a suicide bomber was new — and troubling:
It's something quite new, and it's disturbing, using these young, young girls wearing hijabs. Now, one has to be suspicious of any lady wearing a hijab — whether it's a young lady, or an old lady.
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Myself and Stuart went to Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods again today to see if we could catch any more Firecrests, but there were very few birds about at all and after two hours all we caught was a single Treecreeper (below). Although this was a new species ringed at this site it was a very disappointing morning.
So I then went back home and set up a net in the garden catching 15 new birds, a third of which were Blackbirds including an adult female (below) that had characteristics of a continental bird with a greyer, oily appearance that local birds.
A Fieldfare has also claimed the area under the seed feeder as its own, defending it rather ruthlessly from the Blackbirds but allowing smaller birds to come and feed.
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Archive for the 'Thoughts' Category
Wedding RingClosed Published by Jordan Ogren June 3rd, 2009 in Links, Photography, Thoughts
Today Fed-Ex delivered a long awaited package. A month ago I ordered a second ring from Reflective Images, a jewelry studio in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The artists, at Reflective Images, handcraft some amazing jewelry and I have been very thrilled with the rings. The first ring I purchased was an engagement ring for Alyson (my fiancée). I wanted a unique ring, so I spent some time searching for a jeweler that had the right style. I found Reflective Images and their wedding ring site, and they had exactly what I wanted.
I decided on the Continuous Garden Gate design and bought the narrow wedding band to use as the engagement ring. When I presented Alyson with the ring, she was surprised and ecstatic. For the wedding ring, we choose the same style with the addition of a 1/4 caret diamond. As you can see below, it's pretty stunning. (Alyson, purchased me a wider ring, of the same style, with no diamonds.)
I really appreciate the helpful, friendly service and the incredible artistry of the people at Reflective Images.
Below are some quick shots (the close-ups are reverse macro) I took before the sun set. I'll probably borrow a friend's light box/tent sometime in the near future and use it to shoot some super sharp pictures of the rings.
Fresh Mango SalsaClosed Published by Jordan Ogren June 3rd, 2009 in Photography, Thoughts
My fiancée and I made fajitas for dinner tonight, and I decided to make some fresh salsa with a mango I had.
Here's the result and recipe.
Fresh Mango Salsa
1 ripened mango - chunked
1 medium tomato - chunked
1/4 of a medium, mild-tasting onion - minced
1/4 to 1/2 of a red bell pepper - chopped
1/2 of a lime - squeezed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh minced garlic or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp. habañero pepper (optional)
Small amount of chopped cilantro - to taste (optional)
Mix all the ingredients together in a medium bowl. Scoop out 1/4 cup of the salsa and set aside. Put the remaining salsa into a blender or food processor and purée. Empty the puréed salsa back into the bowl and mix in the 1/4 cup of salsa that was set aside. Pour the salsa into a serving dish and eat!
The mango can be substituted for 1-2 ripened peaches or 1 papaya.
The DBA in the cloudsClosed Published by Jordan Ogren March 11th, 2009 in Geekiness, Thoughts
Recently in the IT blogosphere, there's been a lot of talk about cloud computing, especially in connection with Microsoft's new initiative Azure. The announcement of SQL Server available in the cloud has caused some turmoil in my field of database administration. SQL Data Services will offset the responsibility of hosting, installing, configuring, and otherwise administrating the server as we are akin to. I have mostly avoided all the DBA rants regarding the prospect of loosing jobs to the SDS cloud, for the reason that is succinctly explained in the excerpt below.
Why do I think things will be fine? Because data is King. And those that know how to move data, and get data to the right people, in the right way, at the right time, will always have a job. So, maybe having your database servers in the cloud means we do not have to worry about backups, tape storage, etc. Fine, I don't care about that piece of being a DBA anyway. But you are still going to need someone that understands the tools involved in making your systems and processes work efficiently and correctly.
The full article, found over at BaconBitsAndBytes.com, is a witty (and potentially NSFW/offensive) article by a smart DBA and I highly recommend following the advice.
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There is a 21st century "red menace" that threatens America, the UK, and Western Europe. Can you guess the "red menace" that threatens the U.S., U.K., and Western Europe today? This country is under effective single-party rule, has a lengthy Communist past, and is armed with nuclear weapons. It has also been active in key regions such as Central Asia and the Middle East, and currently has a love/hate relationship with the West.
You might have guessed Russia. It is easy to argue that the Russian Federation is the new "Main Enemy." Only two decades ago the Western world considered Russia its "main enemy." Since the election of Vladimir Putin, Russia has dramatically increased its military spending, sold weapons in countries in volatile regions such as Syria and Iran, and has adopted a policy of pre-emptive nuclear strike (a policy the U.S. is likewise considering). Its government has also rapidly progressed from a nominal democracy to an oligarchy, and finally to that of a single-party rule under a powerful leader.
But is Russia once again poised to conquer the world? Of course not. Yet as we saw in 2008 during the war in Georgia, Russia is seeking to expand its influence in former Soviet states and satellites. Many regions from Central Asia to the Baltic Sea still use Russian as the lingua-franca. Russian ambassadors, such as Alexander Yakovenko to the UK, explicitly advocate a diplomacy that joins Europe with Russia not through 20th century Russian history and years of enmity, but the cultural influence on Western Europe of Russian literary giants such as Pushkin, Tolstoy, and Dostoyevsky. Opponents of cultural diplomacy should look to the successes of the USA and India in using its media to lubricate the wheels of diplomacy.
In many ways, China seems to pose a greater threat. Through increased economic integration and reliance on Chinese exports, the West has become dependent on China for goods it can no longer produce. Western economies have also come to depend on bonds sold to the Chinese (the third largest holder of debt in America after the Social Security Trust Fund and the U.S. Treasury).
Furthermore, China views the sea as its primary conduit of their economic and military power, as well as their geopolitical influence through nascent off-shore balancing. China has been rapidly developing its navy, with the notable recent introduction of its first aircraft carrier. Chinese ventures range from the development of the Karakoram Highway in Pakistan, to the port of Gwadar on the Makran coast and the port at Hambantota, Sri Lanka.
Finally, China has, like Russia, been heavily involved in the political affairs of the Greater Middle East, against Western political and economic interests. For example, they've assisted the Iranians in weapons development, whether through the UN Security Council or through the active supply of arms and expertise, in exchange for a source of energy that is otherwise shunned by much of the international community.
The West, while obviously agitated by China, seems to be refocusing its attention away from terrorism and back towards Russia. And who can blame them? Fundamentally Russia is a large, resource-rich country, and it has a tremendous influence in all facets of international relations on its neighbors and the rest of Eurasia. It would be a relief to many strategic planners in the State Department and the FCO to finally dust off those old musty Cold War-era plans than to find a way to deal with terrorism or China.
But China still remains the greatest threat for the foreseeable future, despite nostalgia for the KGB, Khrushchev, and the Kremlin. China is both a nuclear power and the world's second largest economy. Consequently China can exercise an economic leverage over others that Russia just cannot.
Before we rush into centering our crosshairs on China, it's important to remember that the movement of military forces and other precautionary defensive actions will invoke a mirror-image response on the part of the Chinese. This would then lead to a continued escalation of arms and tension between the West and the Chinese. To a significant extent, We often create our own enemies through fear.
So that begs the question: do we in the US and UK need an existential rival – an enemy that we must meet in opposition on every battlefield and football field around the world? For many western foreign policy practitioners it must surely be easier to return to a cold war than to deal with complex ever-changing terrorist, narcotics, and WMD-trafficking networks. While we must not ignore the threats large states can still pose in our multi-polar world, we must continue to deal creatively with these more modern 21st-century threats while eschewing the creation of a new one.
There is a 21st century "red menace" that threatens America, the UK, and Western Europe. Can you guess the "red menace" that threatens the U.S., U.K., and Western Europe today? This country is under effective single-party rule, has a lengthy Communist past, and is armed with nuclear weapons. It has also been active in key regions such as Central Asia and the Middle East, and currently has a love/hate relationship with the West.


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Why I Shoot a .30-06/
If you're here looking for the favorite argument of shooters, "what's the best caliber for…?", this isn't it. This is more autobiography than anything else.
Let me begin by giving you a nickel's worth of background. The .30 caliber cartridge has been around since the 1890s and went through several refinements by several folks before Springfield made the final adjustments in 1906 (if you don't know, the .30 is the caliber and the 06 is the year). I won't bore you with the ballistics history, but in 1906 the U.S. military, namely the Army, made it the primary caliber rifle cartridge and it remained the primary cartridge for over 80 years seeing combat in all of the wars and skirmishes the U.S. was involved in over that time as well as being a favorite of big game hunters throughout the 20th century.
Now, in 2018, the .30-06 isn't sexy anymore. There are newer cartridges such as the 700 Win Mag or 6.5 Creedmore. There is nothing wrong with any of them and all are great big game cartridges. However, I think the choice of cartridge says a lot about a person. Perhaps you are a woman or have a smaller frame, you may feel more comfortable shooting a .270. Perhaps you have to have the latest and greatest thing, whatever the hunting and gun magazines tell you is the sexy caliber of our time. Perhaps you just shoot what your buddies shoot or what your dad shot.
Me? I'm old school. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
I like wood stocks, classic calibers, using my backpack as a rest and you might even find me wearing red plaid. I'm not totally against the 21st century, I have a scope on my rifle, I'm typing this on a MacBook Pro, I'm not a dinosaur, but I also don't think that everything new is automatically better either. I'd like to think that I share a lot of traits with the big game hunters that came before me when it comes to faith, family and conservation. And, I'd like to think I share at least some qualities with those brave men in uniform from the 20th century who risked or gave their lives for our great nation. My sense of bravery, duty, patriotism and honor may pale in comparison to theirs, but I'd like to think they serve as inspirations to me even if I'm not worthy of standing alongside them.
As I knock upon the door of middle age, I know I'm becoming a relic, just like the .30-06. I hope and pray that those coming behind me will take my generation and learn from us. That includes correcting our mistakes, but I hope they don't throw out the baby with the bathwater. Not everything that has worked and worked well for a long time needs to be discarded just because it's "the old way". Some things are tried and true and battle tested.
I'm not much one to judge, not about preferences anyhow, so go ahead and shoot whatever caliber you want, that you're comfortable with and that works for you. But ask yourself, what does it say about you? Maybe it says nothing, maybe I'm just a guy who looks for meaning in everything I do, down to the smallest of details and my affection for the .30-06 is nothing more than me paying tribute to many great men who came before me, hoping that a little of what they had rubs off on me.


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Monster Analysis: Kern the Hammer, Round 1/
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- First appearance: 17 Hubris
- Armor Class 18
- Barbarian Class and Half-Orc Racial Abilities
- Returns to 1 hp when reduced to 0 or fewer (once)
- 102 total HP + 1 bonus, 107 damage received
In anticipation for Round 2 of Phillip the Terrible vs. Kern the Hammer, we're skipping ahead in our usual monsters to analyze the first round. While there will be some criticism on some choices on the part of Phillip, we want to make clear that we still applaud Travis for fully getting into the moment of the fight. Hind sight is 20/20, and even if he didn't play to the full of Grog's ability, damn if it wasn't entertaining. (As Taliesin points out, "There's not enough popcorn in the world for this.") Even though he didn't mean to lose, this fight ranks up there with Grog's "haggling" in episode 22. Kudos on a stellar performance, Mr. Willingham. Story is more important that rules!
With that disclaimer out of the way, there were a lot of little things that could have turned the tide of the fight. The Intimidating Presence was a nice artistic touch, but even with a good roll, it would have been ineffective vs. another raging barbarian. That first turn would have been better spent dealing damage, thus buying Grog that last turn he needed. During the third round, he also used a full action to grapple Kern instead of hit him, again costing him two potential additional hits.
Travis pointed out after the show two Barbarian bonuses Grog forgot to apply: Stone's Endurance and Resistance due to Rage. Stone's Endurance would have kept Grog alive long enough to get that last hit. Counting his rage resistance would have made the battle a cake-walk.
With that said, we wonder if Matt was actually halving Kern's damage. If he was, Kern only had 51 HP in the fight, which would not have been nearly as close. We get the impression that the fight was Grog's 116 vs. Kern's 119, and no damage was halved. If Grog does remember halve his damage in Round 2, expect a much easier fight.
Update: @majorroe and turtleperch confirmed that Matt did indeed ignore damage resistance so the fight wouldn't drag on for too long. Therefore, it was a 116 vs. 119. Expect it to be higher for round 2, since Grog has leveled since then to 134. Kern probably has gotten stronger, as well! (Thanks, turtleperch, for the link to the tweet!)
This, of course, assumes that there will be a second round between these two. The DM works in mysterious ways, so there's no guarantee that we'll see another fight. Something more important could call the group's attention, someone dethroned Kern giving Grog a new champion to worry about, etc. We'll just have to see! (I'm making popcorn anyway.)


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The new project for the Desautels Faculty of Management consists in the transformation of a university bookstore building into a new learning centre, equipped with spaces at the forefront of education, research and work. This completely renovated building will become the new home for the MBA program of the faculty.
The program includes several classrooms, study areas, meetings rooms for small groups, administrative offices and a multipurpose space that can be divided as needed. The need for natural light dictated the organization of the interior spaces. Thus, classrooms, study spaces as well as work and meeting rooms are distributed on the exterior walls to take advantage of the link to the outside, while service areas are provided along the north wall. In order to increase fluidity and access to the new building, the entrance hall was enlarged to accommodate four new doors. The color palette and the choice of materials enhance the quality of the existing St. Mark Stone, which is preserved and restored in its entirety. This project aims for basic LEED certification.
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"… the city slickers who swapped corporate life for the country" and now supply top quality mutton to high end restaurants in the area. Anita discovers " it's the way the David and Helen treat the meat that makes it so special." (i.e. tasty, healthy food)
Watch the Weobley Ash excerpt here: Weobley Ash Mutton – Farm to Fork
Further information from the BBC Coutryfile website here: Sheep Theme or the Radio Times here: Sheep Theme
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August 3, 2015
A big thank you to @BBCCountryfile for showing our mutton. Also to Andy Link @TheRivKitchen for presenting it so well http://t.co/oNSEhf0bkY
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Weobley Ash most read article in the Hereford Times
See us in the Hereford Times !!
"Herefordshire farm to appear on BBC's Countryfile programme this weekend"
*** Most read article online !!!
The article highlights the coming BBC "field to fork" piece with Anita Rani discussing mutton and how the Weobley Ash produces it.
BBC Countryfile on Sunday – August 2nd at 7pm.
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July 28, 2015
Herefordshire farm to appear on BBC's Countryfile programme this weekend herefordtimes.com/news/13502942.…Share
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Mutton, farm to fork – BBC Countryfile – Weobley Ash & The Riverside Inn
Andy Link, chef of the Riverside Inn, Aymestrey worked with us and Anita Rani for the filming of the BBC Countryfile Story of Mutton, farm to fork. To be aired 2nd August at 7.00 pm.
The rambling Inn on the River Lugg in Aymestrey with it's riverside eating in summer, log fires and 20 malt whiskies in winter, is now serving our mutton.
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July 26, 2015
Watch us on Countryfile! 2nd August BBC1 at 7.00pm
Here's the cameraman filming Anita Rani & myself discussing sheep's teeth! BBC Countryfile are presenting a farm to fork story of mutton. We're the farm, and The Riverside Inn at Aymestrey, who serve our Continue readingShare
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Weobley Ash lambs meet & greet at the Presteigne Food Market
A visit by Weobley Ash lamb's to Presteigne food market made the papers.
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Calling All Multicrafters! It's time to prepare for OAL2017, hosted by Lauren Taylor of Lladybird and Andi Satterlund of Untangling Knots. During the Outfit Along you make one sewn and one knitted (or crocheted) garment to complete an outfit. OAL2016 encouraged me to try the Sewaholic Hollyburn skirt, which I'd wanted to sew for a while and to expand my crocheting skills by making an Ada Lacy Shells top by Vicky Chan. Even though I sew a fair bit and very much enjoy wearing me mades, making a mixed craft outfit adds another level when it comes to the sense of accomplishment achieved. I'm still not a knitter so my new crocheting challenge will be my first skirt, the Berry Ripple skirt by Drops . And since that won't go with the Kim Dress from By Hand London (which seems similar to many patterns I already own) either a sewn top (I'm considering Simplicty 1692 a rereleased vintage pattern) or maybe one of the many cardigans I've been meaning to make since fall. Come join the challenge!
In the meantime, while hanging out, playing games and eating tasty foods with family on Mother's Day, I finished frogging my first Calliope shawl. After using three balls of Lana Grossa Lace Lux (which isn't made any more) and buying one more (339 yds. x4=1356 yds.) for a shawl that should have needed 1200-1250 yds. it ended up half a row short. The pattern is such that it can't easily be shortened in the second half due to the lace segments. Making changes would require that I frog back most of the way. Instead I decided to just frog it, which took days. Finally, it was ready to turn into something new. Originally that was going to be another of the goddess shawls from Crochet Works, but they are all very wide and a bit short, which isn't my taste in shawls. Instead it will become a Calypso shawl.


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Worse Than Daycare! 5 Warning Signs Your Kid Is In The Care Of A Narcissistic Grandmother
May 17, 2019 10:17 By Fabiosa
All humans possess a different personality from each other. While some are considered delightful, others can be lethal. A narcissist comes into the spectrum of a mentally troubled individual. People with such symptoms have an enlarged sense of their own significance and prominently lack empathy for fellow beings.
Your trust in the child's grandmother can be faltered if she has deep need for excessive attention, admiration, and history of troubled relationships. Their extreme parental confidence can mask fragile self-esteem that's vulnerable to the slightest criticism.
Watch out for the warning signs!
Your kid needs a safe environment to nourish. If you leave them alone with grandmother, only two things are possible. She will either be a fairy godmother or a witch from your nightmares. The following are five telltale signs of a narcissistic granny as suggested by We Have Kids Magazine:
1. She's not respectful
Such grandma feels empowered to belittle and denigrate you as parents. She seeks respect from your kids and you but never returns the favor, and thinks that only the elders deserve special treatment.
2. She undermines your authority
This granny believes she is the best parent ever because she raised you. She will meddle in your ways of bringing up right in front of your kid. This will ultimately deject your kid's faith in you.
3. She had favorites among grandkids
A toxic granny will introduce competition among her grandchildren. One will feel less special than the other and their mutual understanding will tumble down dramatically. Your kid may experience isolation as well.
4. She says hurtful or inappropriate things to your child
This granny tends to cross every moral line ever developed in the world of parenthood. She will make the kid doubt their identity and their position in the household. An insulted kid with damaged self-worth will cause havoc to his/her parents.
5. She doesn't stick around
Such granny will come and go out of your kids' lives. One corrective measure towards her will offend her beyond repair and you'll be dead to her. And then when she needs your support in something, she'll find her way back.
How to handle narcissists in general
Bakadesuyo equips normal beings to shield themselves against the self-absorbed humans. These secrets will help you ward them off:
- the most important way to deal with a narcissist is: just don't and leave them be;
- if you are in a powerless situation, just stay silent until it's time to leave;
- they are not about being fair so don't expect it, say what you want loud and clear;
- ask them what will people think if they did so and they will be scared to hurt their reputation;
- avoid narcissists and don't become one.
Grannies should be a safe haven for your children. It doesn't imply all grandmothers have villainous tendencies but it's better to be careful. Share this and be thankful if you've got a fairy of a grandma. They don't come easy.
The material in this article is for informational purposes only and does not replace the advice of a certified specialist.


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Great advice from Dr. Alexia, on how Meditation does not have to be a struggle. Here are four valuable perspective gems that can help you experience ease with meditation. Give them a try and see what happens. 1. Meditation is an Experience Our experiences are all encompassing. Essentially being present and attentive with what is here. My eyes may be closed or...Read more
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GET THE FACTS…. You are contagious 1-2 days before you start showing symptoms and up to a week after You can spread it to others up to 6 feet away. Flu viruses in droplets (like from a sneeze) can live in the air for hours Flu viruses in droplets survive even longer in colder temperatures Flu viruses can live on hard objects for...Read more
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Mindfulness is a practice of increasing your awareness of the present, of living in the "here and now". It can help you become more grounded and focused. It can enable you to appreciate and enjoy life, and find peace, serenity, and calm. Mindfulness takes you out of your head and into the present-tense of being here. There are so...Read more


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Workflow - Deploying to Multiple Chef Servers
Problem Summary
By default Automate is setup to deploy to a single Chef organization/server. This deployment usually occurs during the Publish phase. This is fine for most users, if all of your nodes are in the same Chef organization as your Automate infrastructure and version pinning is done correctly then there is no issue with this model.
For other users, they would like to have the Delivered stage deploy a cookbook to a separate Chef organization instead of converging on their production infrastructure. This guide is directed to that group of users.
Deploy Phase
The Deploy phase in Automate is intended to "deploy" the artifact created in the Publish phase to node(s) prior to testing. For the purpose of this guide we are only concerned with what happens during the Deploy phase of the Delivered stage.
Summary of Approach
The following items have to occur prior to deploying cookbooks to other Chef organizations:
- A user must exist on each Chef organization you want to deploy to
- The private keys of those users must be stored in a secure way
- The private keys of those users must be written to disk
- Knife configuration files (
knife.rb) must be created and written to disk
Creating Keys For Chef
Before we can access another Chef organization we must have have a user and a key that have been granted access.
Creating a Chef User
Chef users can be created either from your workstation with
knife or on the Chef Server with
chef-server-ctl. This guide covers the latter.
Run the following command substituting your values where appropriate
chef-server-ctl user-create \
--filename /path/to/output/key/keep_me.pem
After creating this user make sure you take note of where the key is saved. It will be needed later.
Adding the Chef User to an Organization
After creating the user above it needs to be added to the organization(s) you wish to deploy to.
chef-server-ctl org-user-add USER_NAME ORGANIZATION_NAME
Safely Storing Your Key(s)
Secrets are hard. There are many solutions on how to store your private keys. One method is covered in my blog post about using Chef Vault in Workflow.
If you wish to use the code snippet at the bottom of this guide you must add the following to your project vault (or your organization vault/your enterprise vault if the info is to be shared over multiple projects):
"deploy": {
"chef_servers": [
"url": "https://my.chef.server/organizations/my_org",
"user": "chefuser",
"key": "RSA_PRIVATE_KEY\nALL_ONE_LINE\nWITH_NEWLINES_ESCAPED"
"url": "https://my.chef.server/organizations/my_other_org",
"user": "anotherchefuser",
"key": "RSA_PRIVATE_KEY\nALL_ONE_LINE\nWITH_NEWLINES_ESCAPED"
Doing the Deploy
Place the following code below
include_recipe 'delivery-truck::deploy' in your
case workflow_stage
# Ensure the following actions only occur in the Delivered stage
when 'delivered'
# Get a hash of the data from the appropriate Chef Vault
vault_data = get_workflow_vault_data
# Iterate through Chef Servers
vault_data['deploy']['chef_servers'].each do |server_info|
# Set file paths inside project cache
client_key_path = File.join(workflow_workspace_cache, 'delete_me.pem')
knife_rb_path = File.join(workflow_workspace_cache, 'knife.rb')
# Create directory to hold trusted certs
trusted_certs_path = File.join(workflow_workspace_repo, 'trusted_certs')
directory trusted_certs_path do
action :create
# Create key for Knife to use (gets overwritten by each deploy)
file client_key_path do
content server_info['key']
sensitive true
action :create
# Create knife.rb file (gets overwritten by each deploy)
file knife_rb_path do
# Set file content and strip leading white space
content <<-EOF.gsub(/^\s+/, '')
log_location STDOUT
node_name "#{server_info['user']}"
client_key "#{client_key_path}"
chef_server_url "#{server_info['url']}"
trusted_certs_dir "#{trusted_certs_path}"
action :create
# Perform a `knife ssl fetch` if certificate does not exist
execute 'Perform a `knife ssl fetch` if certificate does not exist' do
command "knife ssl fetch #{server_info['url']}"
live_stream true
cwd workflow_workspace_cache
not_if File.exist?("#{trusted_certs_path}/#{server_info['url']}.crt")
# Create the upload directory where cookbooks to be uploaded will be staged
cookbook_vendor = File.join(workflow_workspace_repo, 'cookbook-vendor')
directory cookbook_vendor do
recursive true
# We delete the cookbook upload staging directory each time to ensure we
# don't have out-of-date cookbooks hanging around from a previous deploy.
action [:delete, :create]
# Perform a `berks install` and set path to vendor directory
execute "do berks install in #{workflow_change_project} cookbook" do
command 'berks install'
live_stream true
environment BERKSHELF_PATH: cookbook_vendor
cwd workflow_workspace_repo
# Perform a `berks upload` using the Knife config generated earlier
execute "do berks upload in #{workflow_change_project} cookbook" do
command 'berks upload'
live_stream true
BERKSHELF_CHEF_CONFIG: knife_rb_path,
BERKSHELF_PATH: cookbook_vendor
cwd workflow_workspace_repo
# Ensure keys are deleted after deploy is done
[client_key_path, knife_rb_path].each do |file_path|
file file_path do
action :delete