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Yvette Hughes
"Thinking outside of the book "
Our journey began from the starting point that I didn't want to work in one fixed book as at times I find the limits of the book quite restrictive. I decided to explore different types of books, hand binding/stitching, concertinas, zines…….each of these were inspired by chapters from Elizabeth Gilbert's "Big Magic – Creative Living Beyond fear".
The foreword :
"Q What is Creativity
A The relationship between a human being and the mysteries of inspiration."
As Camilla and I worked in response to themes of Courage, Enchantment, Permission, Persistence, Trust and Divinity the creative relationship between two complete strangers led us on a fascinating journey.
Through twists and turns our monthly additions took us on creative and physical adventures. Personally, book ten was a highlight with Camilla sending me a box of incredible little bottles, each containing minute messages.
I learned to take risks, set challenges, gave myself and Camilla permission to explore and at times had to trust that the European postal service would deliver our precious packages.
Our labours have resulted in a beautiful box of curiosity which reflects my metamorphosis both as a teacher and an artist. This whole process continues to inspire me and my students, has provided a precious network which this year gave me the confidence to move onwards and upwards professionally.
Camilla Morrill
When I was asked to write a couple of paragraphs reflecting on my collaboration with Yvette Hughes, my first thought was "Oh my!" as brevity isn't what I am best known for! The second thought was "so difficult!" To put into words all that the partnership has given me. So much more than words and pictures. I have had a blast! I have been challenged and I have been scared witless! I had met Yvette at a Sketchbook Circle event held at The Baltic last year. Elaine Humpleby was there too and they were partners. They had both brought their respective books with them to swap at the event, and I was in awe of the excitement and quality of their work and wished that my sketchbooks were that inviting. When I received the mailout in December with Yvette's name and address I was SO excited…..and SO scared.
I waited with anticipation for the end of January. I was not disappointed, but I was a little overwhelmed. Yvette had written that she was struggling and had decided to try an approach out of her comfort zone. This was to create over the year, a series of twelve books - she had made two, filled one and sent them both to me. Hers was beautiful, mine was...empty! I had a full book to fill and a month to do it. Yvette had left a clue, she had been reading a book, parts of which had resonated and had based her book around the first chapter. She had left one word in mine. The word turned out to be the title of the second chapter. The book - Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear.
I bought the book and began to read. I took a leap of faith and began tentatively making marks. I copied some of the marks she had made and tried to incorporate colours and text, also as she had done. Mirroring, as a child would. I managed to finish and returned both books. What would she think? Was it OK? I am not a brave artist and had done very little of my own work over the years of teaching. I eagerly awaited the next exchange, but realised I would be away for much of the month and would not receive it. Contacting Yvette, we decided that as we were on a journey about conquering fear, taking risks and following your dreams we would take this as a challenge. The books were posted to a rented cottage, down south, at the other end of the country. I was visiting there for one day, so our postal service was tested to the hilt! Were we successful? Yes we were! This exchange took the collaboration up a notch. We were on a journey and so were the books themselves. The book this time was a different style - accordion. I was growing in confidence, still mirroring and matching, but including imagery of my own too.
The following exchange, still staying with Big Magic, is one you all know about - zines! Great fun! And this time they journeyed to the North of Scotland, near Inverness. My fear had disappeared by this stage, and I was enjoying being challenged. My confidence had increased and had shown our books to others at a NEATEN meeting. More positive comments.
The next journey was a long one and too dangerous for all the books to travel to, so just mine was sent - to the south of France to a campsite in the Pyrenees! This time the format was an enormous cotton reel, with about 50 yards of paper - oh goodness, help! Teasing photos of its sister reel back home, accompanied it. I hope I met the challenge - I certainly enjoyed creating my response.
We had finished the book and so needed a new direction. Yvette's mailing was to be my biggest challenge. It arrived. A conceptual book, in a box. An amazing collection of postcards, written to a variety of people that had connections with her. Inspired by collections, it contained some 'treasure', with a request to return some to their home.
It was fabulous and truly inspirational. My box was...empty! What! How do I follow that. A brick wall loomed, so, I got in touch to ask questions - does she want me to return all the treasure? Keep some? is she expecting postcards? The answer "anything! I wanted you to enjoy some 'me' time and enjoy the day." " No, it doesn't need to be postcards, do anything" and so true to the answer and strangely close to the book, I was given permission. I chose some stones - found on the beach where the 'treasure' was returned to and took them on a plane, to the Alpes! Documenting journeys is something I have done for a few years. My box, I filled it with bottles, specimens, and photos of course! Loved it and I hope Yvette did too.
In conclusion - well I am waiting for that parcel!
The collaboration - what it has meant to me? Permission to create. Permission to succeed and fail. Freedom. Thank you Yvette and Sketchbook Circle.
I did say brevity wasn't my thing!


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Monday, December 29, 2008
Statement from Sen. Jay Paul Gumm on Blue Cross and Blue Shield Announcement
Oklahoma State Senate
Communications Division
State Capitol
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
For Immediate Release:
Statement from Sen. Jay Paul Gumm on Blue Cross and Blue Shield Announcement
"The announcement today by Blue Cross and Blue Shield is yet another clear and convincing piece of evidence that Nick's Law should become Oklahoma's law.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield says they have developed a benefit that 'doesn't unduly create a price impact'. That statement corresponds with the actuarial study we provided that shows we can help autistic children for mere pennies a day.
While a step in the right direction today's announcement is only a small piece of the puzzle. We do not know caps on the benefit; we do not know precisely what therapies are covered; we do know thousands of Oklahoma families will remain uncovered; we do know it will be more than a year before this benefit becomes a reality. While I commend their effort this appears to be an attempt to put the pin back in the grenade and forestall consideration of Nick's law in 2009.
All Oklahoma families deserve autism coverage and they are waiting for their government to stand up for them. We in Oklahoma cherish our children and this fight for them does not end with this attempt to relieve political and market pressures."
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At roughly 6:44 this morning I was woken by an explosion. I nudged my boyfriend, James Healey, asking him, "what the f#@* was that?" Dazed and still half asleep he was surprised that I heard it as well, believing it to be in his dream.
Suddenly awake and intrigued, he jumped out of bed, bent his neck out the window and said he saw smoke and police cruisers. He was on the scene within five minutes while I jumped on Twitter to see what had happened. "Blown", "Davie" #carexplosion and #westend were all trending in the Twitterverse. I quickly absorbed the situation, initially jaded by tweets and first impressions of it being a bomb.
Cops stated that it was an acetylene tank in the back of the car, later confirmed by the owner, a plumber, who had accidentally set it off with his car fob by causing a spark.
According to CBC News and The Vancouver Sun there were no serious injuries from the accident, but two gentleman that were passing by in a vehicle were taken to the hospital for minor abrasions and wounds to the face.
The roads are closed off on Nicola between Robson and Haro, due to pieces of the car strewn everywhere, and shattered glass from the windows of surrounding apartment buildings blanketing the ground. Cops disclosed that up to 12 storeys of the nearby buildings were damaged. Meanwhile, only a small percentage of residents evacuated their buildings, despite fire alarms going off and flames almost literally outside their door.
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Bright home on a corner lot and close to amenities. This home offers a large back deck, open kitchen/dining area, plenty of closet space, a full/walkout basement, newer roof and windows. An inexpensive way to start your home buying journey or enjoy it as a retirement home. Come see!
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In case you missed my first post in this little series, I'll reiterate the key point made in it: I am not a travel blogger.
However, I really want to share some things about my recent travels.
I've decided to write posts in the future about my trips to various Other Places – but not necessarily the way a seasoned traveller and blogger might. I'm just going to write about specific things, moments, and some will exist in a big compilation post while others may stand alone. For instance, if I had an especially magical dinner date, or discovered a secret spot nobody had told me about, or even just had a conversation with a native (of which I have already had many, in Australia!), then that might exist in its own post.
Right, now we're all caught up, let's look back at my second week...in my second home.


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William S. Castle and Stephen H. Futch2
After the arrival in 2005 of citrus greening disease or Huanglongbing (HLB) in Florida, making a profitable rootstock decision became more complicated. Previously, one could choose a rootstock based almost solely on yield, fruit quality and soil type. Now, despite increasing evidence suggesting that the choice of rootstock and scion variety may have a favorable impact on grove performance and financial outcomes in the presence of HLB, tree survival is also critical. New rootstocks are being developed and released for commercialization at an accelerated pace. Some of those rootstocks appear to offer a level of protection against HLB, but they have not had the same degree of field evaluation over numerous locations, years and sites as those rootstocks released prior to the HLB era. Today, the successful grower must be confident in managing HLB among young, non-bearing trees and later, and then choose rootstocks that have good horticultural traits sufficient to be profitable. Regardless of these changes, there remains a time-honored framework for selecting rootstocks.
Choosing a rootstock is an important decision because it is a relatively permanent one and has long-term significance. The steps in making that decision may not always be obvious. For example, never underestimate your personal experience along with that of friends, neighbors, and nursery managers. Anecdotal and personal observation may be conflicting and sometimes confusing, but the information can lead to better rootstock decisions. Some of the other steps and factors involved are described below in a generalized approach to selecting the best rootstocks for your conditions. The emphasis is on horticultural performance, not on HLB issues.
Note that any rootstock decision in the post-HLB era is necessarily more risky than previously simply because of not fully understood interactions between the bacterium presumed to cause HLB and the rootstock itself.
Consider as much factual information as possible. Doing so is especially critical in the post-HLB world. Performance information is limited for all rootstocks, but especially new ones released in recent years. Rootstocks are no longer released after 20 years of field evaluation. Emphasis can be placed on:
Soil chemical and physical traits; site characteristics. Texture, depth to an argillic [clay] or spodic [organic] layer, organic matter content, pH, water-holding capacity, drainage, depth to the water table, nutrient status, etc. Use the information in the USDA County Soil Survey. Aerial images with soil data are available online along with descriptive documents of the soil series. They are quite valuable in showing site variations especially those that existed before planting. The "poor" spots tend to persist in their effects in a grove.
Topography. Changes in elevation are important to both air and water drainage. Images showing elevation changes and other features are available on the internet. Visit the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) at the University of Florida (www.fgdl.org) for a wealth of free information including aerial images and the digitized County Soil Surveys. Another site is the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Land Boundary Information Systems (LABINS) at www.labins.org. This site has excellent, reasonably current aerial images.
Many decisions are made within the framework of a well-defined goal. Therefore, consider:
Scion cultivar. Like choosing a rootstock, the cultivar selected represents a choice not often or easily changed after planting.
Market. Juice quality [mainly soluble solids or sugar content] has often been less important than yield based on field research if the fruit is for processing; however, that scenario has changed with the presence of HLB in Florida, thus affecting the choice of rootstock. With historically high prices for pounds-solids, the combination of high yield with high solids is desirable. If the fruit is for the fresh market, the influence of the rootstock on external quality and size may be more important.
Solid-set or replanting. Sometimes for replanting, a different rootstock than the one originally selected for a solid planting is appropriate. When the replant space is small, choosing a rootstock for its vigor and that will be productive in the small space becomes more important than other characteristics. Resetting versus replanting has also taken on new meaning in the post-HLB era. Most growers face financial decisions related to making that choice partly because of the common observation that the psyllid insect vector of HLB tends to not penetrate reset groves to the same degree as in replanted groves. The psyllid apparently tends to remain at higher levels near the edges of reset groves.
There are three readily available sources of information about rootstocks. Each provides a different perspective. They are:
Experience. Strongly consider planting trees on rootstocks for which you have had positive experiences. The performance boundaries of trees on a particular rootstock are established from years of commercial use. Confidence (and less risk) is derived from that practical experience; however, more risk might be encountered if the decision is made to plant outside the boundaries of the rootstocks with years of field data and grower experiences. In today's post-HLB era, there is limited experience to reply on so other criteria must be used along with accepting greater risk.
Field experiments and research data. Rootstock research functions mainly to determine the commercial potential of new rootstocks, and to ensure that the capabilities and limitations of currently used rootstocks are completely and clearly understood. The various field experiments established for this purpose, including those in commercial groves, represent essentially the only source of publicly available data regarding new rootstocks.
Citrus Rootstock Selection Guide, 3rd Edition. A substantially revised edition that now describes the traits of 45 rootstocks became available in 2015: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1260. For an interactive web version, go to www.flrootstockselectionguide.org.
Rootstock Compatibility. Many rootstocks are hybrids of trifoliate orange. There may be compatibility issues expressed at the budunion like experienced with Murcott on Carrizo. Rootstock compatibility is a particularly important, but largely unknown aspect of rootstocks released in recent years.
The information gathering processes described above provides a sound foundation for this final step; but it is also well to recognize from the outset that all rootstock decisions are tempered by the absence of any perfect choices. The relative importance given to individual rootstock traits affects rootstock choice. In Florida, rootstock selection is generally based on a combination of concern for productivity and tree survival. "Productivity" for juice fruit can be defined as the maximum quantity of juice or soluble solids with the minimum number of risks at the lowest cost. Therefore, priority is normally given to rootstock effects on volume of fruit while maintaining acceptable pound solids per box.
Realistic bottom line? Making profitable rootstock selections essentially involves developing a composite assessment of a rootstock based on its individual characteristics, and then choosing the rootstock that best matches your interests and goals. No one rootstock is likely to be entirely satisfactory in any set of circumstances.
Today, to survive and be profitable, it is essential to consider two factors: [1] Horticultural, site, and pest and disease characteristics; and [2] HLB response. Those two factors can be combined in ways that offer substantially different outcomes:
Good horticultural, etc., traits—poor HLB response.
Average horticultural traits—poor HLB response
Average horticultural traits—wonderful HLB response
Good horticultural traits—wonderful HLB response
How would you rate these combinations? Number 4 is clearly the most acceptable and desirable; Number 3 might be okay; Number 2 is unacceptable; but, what about Number 1?
Another realistic bottom line? Plant your own rootstock trial. It is easy to do, easily managed and it will be your best decision-making tool.
This document is HS-932, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date June 2003. Revised August 2015. Visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.
William S. Castle, professor emeritus, Horticultural Sciences Department, Citrus Research and Education Center; and Stephen H. Futch, multi-county Extension agent IV; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.
Previous version: Castle, William S and Ferguson, James J (2003). Considerations for Choosing the Right Rootstock. Available online: http://ufdc.ufl.edu/IR00007239/00001
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. For more information on obtaining other UF/IFAS Extension publications, contact your county's UF/IFAS Extension office.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A & M University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating. Nick T. Place, dean for UF/IFAS Extension.


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Photos | Alexis Taylor – The Workman's Club
Alexis Taylor played an intimate candlelit solo show at the Workman's Club last night as he tours his latest album Piano. TLMT was there to cover the event.
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Written by Russ Taylor, Technical Lead at Hunterlodge.
In-house development legend Russell Taylor talks CMS, mobile phone chargers, and reduction gravy: all in the name of making your users happier.
We love Wordpress. After all, not every page has to be coded from the ground up. But that's where the pitfall lies too: when you choose a framework – whether it's Wordpress, Laravel, Symfony or RoR – you're committing yourself to one solution, and that solution comes with its own culture, idiosyncrasies and dependencies.
That's where a headless CMS, with no front end comes in. Without the head you'll find the body of CMS lighter, easier to manage and most importantly, exchangeable. You're no longer bound to one particular framework, mail client, data-mining platform or haircut. This is the plug you wish your mobile phone manufacturer had produced: one that works with any phone, in any country and, now I think about it, with any appliance. The headless CMS is like a fine reduction gravy – no excess, not watered down, just the sweet essentials.
It's time to break free from the chains, because the future looks bright. Apps can finally be about the user, rather than a design retro-fitted into a multipurpose frame – which doesn't offer the user anything apart from an unfulfilled experience. A headless CMS won't create better apps all on its own, but it will remove the frown from your developers' foreheads: and ultimately from your users' too.


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In celebration of the season, a cappella/vocal play group Naturally 7 has released a very personal version of 'Wonderful Christmastime'! Making this song and video extra special is the addition of the group's families who add their voices to the track, truly making it a rendition that speaks to the season.
Originally recorded and released in 1979 by Paul McCartney, this popular standard is a quintessential favorite around the world. "We hope this effervescent Christmas carol touches troubled souls", noted Roger Thomas, the group's Musical Director. "We hope it lifts the spirits of all who see and hear it. We had a lot of fun making it. We're on the road for hundreds of days at a time, so it is was really special to include our families in the song".
In the burgeoning world of a cappella, Naturally 7 is distinguished by its distinct musical style branded as "Vocal Play," a unique production and artistry, which results in a harmony-rich, melodic, musical sound.
Last year, Naturally 7 released their version of 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen", which is followed with this year's "Wonderful Christmastime". Share the joy and hope of the season – Wonderful Christmastime, sung by Naturally 7 and their families, can be found on YouTube @ https://youtu.be/wua2Xo2zGLw


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Lakme Fashion Week 2019: Kareena Kapoor Khan looks ethereal at the finale
Kareena Kapoor Khan put a glamorous end for the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2019.
The Padmaavat star Deepika Padukone looked drop-dead gorgeous in the latest photo-shoot for designer Sabyasachi!
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone is one of the most beautiful actress in the industry. Deepika who is currently basking in the success of her latest movie Padmaavat, recently had a photoshoot with famous designer Sabyasachi and looked utterly gorgeous! This is the designer new venture where he has taken inspiration from the vintage artistic era of Bengal and dressed up Deepika keeping with the colour palette.
Deepika looked gorgeous in all her pictures. Her expressive eyes and grace matches the sensibility of the designer's retro theme. With her hair neatly made into a bun and the sindoor bindi on her forehead, the star has never looked more Indian! Deepika also wore some beautiful organza sarees for the shoot with kundan jewellery which made her look even more beautiful!
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On her recent success, the actress in an interview said, "For me, it is the success of womanhood in so many different ways. The film is also a celebration of the fact that this is the most expensive Indian film ever been made with a female protagonist. I view that as a victory. Not just for myself but for women in films." She further added, "I would like to believe that this will open the doors for many more such opportunities where producers are now able to put their money where their mouth is and back not just female-centric or female protagonists films but also back some of the films with this kind of budget."


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Back-to-back curved buildings comprise this hotel, just a few blocks from D.C.'s business district, Dupont Circle, and Adams-Morgan, and a half-mile from the National Zoo.
The Washington Hilton's 1,070 rooms offer dark woods, crisp white linens and accents of blue and lime. Amenities include 32-inch LCD HDTVs with premium channels and pay movies, wireless Internet access, and granite bath fixtures.


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All children to get two years' free preschool as creches enjoy rate rise
All children will be entitled to two years' preschool from next September, with creches and early years providers receiving a 7pc increase in their capitation rates towards their costs.
Minister for Children Katherine Zappone said that the measure builds on last year's development, which extended the Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme from 38 weeks, to an average of 61 weeks for children, depending on their dates of birth and age starting school.
"But now we are increasing this entitlement to 76 weeks, which is a significant achievement, which will benefit thousands of children," said the minister.
"One of the things I wanted to do was a measure that would really support the childcare provider in terms of attracting and retaining staff," she said.
Bernie McNulty, Assistant Secretary General with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, said that it was believed that the capacity is there within the system to deal with the new measure - it is believed that around 20,000 toddlers will get almost four extra months in free preschool.
"We looked at the numbers in detail with the Central Statistics Office and the Department of Education. So we are satisfied there is capacity In the system and we will continue to monitor that just as we did last year," said Ms McNulty.
The standard capitation for providers which was €64.50 per child per week is being increased next year to €69. A higher capitation level, where the staff have higher qualifications will increase from €75 to €80.25.
Figures show that there will be 114,000 children in the scheme at any one time in September 2018.
All children aged from two years and eight months are entitled to avail of the ECCE scheme.
Ms Zappone announced extra funding overall of €73m for children, youth servcies and families.
"The independent review of childcare costs is already under way. It will start delivering recommendations in the spring, and that will inform our approach and our policies," she said.
She was speaking a press conference outlining how the €1.38bn allocated for her Department will be spent.
Meanwhile, the Children's Rights Alliance, said there were "a number of areas where children have not benefited enough".
Chief Executive Tanya Ward however said that the body welcomed the announcement of an extension of eligibility for the extended free preschool year.
"This means that all children will receive a full two years of pre-school benefiting up to 20,000 children. Right now, some children who have not yet turned three by September cannot start the scheme until January or April of the following year."
Seas Suas, the representative body for independent early education and childcare providers, said it welcomed the decision to invest an additional €20m in early education and childcare services, but expressed disappointment that the Budget has failed to set out a long-term investment plan.
Childcare at a glance
- All children will be entitled to a full two years of the ECCE scheme or "free preschool" as it has become known.
- This closes a loophole that had prevented some children who had not turned three by September from accessing the scheme until January or April of the following year. The scheme is open to children from the age of two years and eight months, and the measure will expand the service to 76 weeks for all qualifying children.
- There will be continued investment in the childcare affordability measures that came into effect last month. This saw the introduction of a universal, non-means tested subsidy of up to €1,040 per year for children up to the start of the ECCE scheme.
- Figures released yesterday showed that the affordiablity measures have already in the first six weeks of the schemes opening, benefitted some 45,000 children. A total of 24,000 of these are registered so far for the universal under-3 scheme. Separately, 21,000 have registered for the targeted schemes.
- Additional funding annoounced yesterday will see the door remaining open for further children and families to register and benefit from these subsidies throughout 2018.
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Following a standout career at Stevenson, Austin Tennessee joins the Mustang coaching staff as a student assistant in 2018.
A consensus First Team All-American as a senior, Tennessee earned the 2016 Rocky Myers Award as the Division III Defensive Back of the Year. He was also the D3footbal.com East Region Defensive Player of the Year and MAC Defensive Player of the Year. He was a three-time MAC First Team selection and ended his career with 14 interceptions, 30 pass breakups and 196 tackles.
Following his senior season, he was invited to the Minnesota Vikings rookie mini-camp in the spring of 2016.


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Yum. You'll have had to prepare some Bone Sucking Sauce before starting.
Chicken in Bone Sucking Sauce
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An easy after work meal, assuming you've got the sauce preprepared.
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- 1 tablespoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 kg chicken drum sticks (or similar)
- One serving of Bone Sucking Sauce
- Mix paprika, sugar, onion powder and garlic powder
- Season the meat with the spice mix
- Refrigerate the for as long as possible
- Fry chicken until browned all over
- Pour the sauce over the meat
- Simmer for 20 min.
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Have you looked into creating a D-Mod, but can't really seem to get the ball rolling? Are you a seasoned D-Mod developer, but motivation is lacking?
Well, here's another contest to draw your attention.
For this D-Mod Contest, you must create a D-Mod involving the main character(s) rising to power in some way.
View the comments for more information.
The Rules
Deadline: All entries must arrive be uploaded via the Upload Form before July 20th, 2008.
Eligibility: All non-staff members can participate. Staff members may also participate in the contest, but they will not be able to vote or view the other entries before the rest of the community.
Voting: Voting will be conducted by eligible staff members during the month following the deadline.
Prize: The 1st placed entrant will receive a copy of the DinkC Reference book, not to mention bragging rights until the next contest rears its head.
If a group effort was involved in the creation of a winning D-Mod, only one prize will be awarded.
Specifications: These requirements must be followed in order to be eligible for the contest:
The D-Mod must be centered upon a playable character's rise to power. This ascension to greatness can be relative, however. Ethel's duck taking rule over Stonebrook would be just as valid as Dink becoming King.
The protagonist must succeed in rising to power. This may not necessarily be the end of the game, but their rise to power must be the central theme of the d-mod.
It is recommended that you create a typical RPG/Adventure-style D-Mod for the contest, though originality is an excellent way to set your d-mod apart.
Size: There are not any size limitations, either in map screens or file size. However, it is strongly recommended that entrants focus on making a quality D-Mod, rather than a larger quest of dubious worth.
Cancellation: Prizes will only be awarded if two authors / groups submit D-Mods for the contest. Also, Tal can cancel the contest at any time he pleases for any reason he chooses. The usurped King Daniel will be supplying the competition's prize.
Misc: If you have any questions, or think some of the rules are a bit silly, please post a comment or a message on the board.
Previously released D-Mods are not eligible, nor major parts of their map and/or story. For example, Sharp couldn't take Milder 3, make Milder become king of the universe, and submit it for the contest.
The staff decided on a "Rise to Power" theme to commemorate Tal's new found power.
If have been working on a D-Mod for a while that fits in the rules, please start a new one. Contest D-mods are a special breed, and if we find out you are submitting something you started last year, Duck Assassins will be sent for.
You can submit more than one entry. But beware: you may end up 'splitting the vote', and allowing another D-Mod to win.
A lowly pig farmer comes to be head pig farmer of the multinational corporation, Pigs Inc. The methods used to do this are completely up to the player; do you make money and buy out the local farms? Or destroy the competition through underhand means?


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Gatwick - 50 miles
Southampton - 40 miles
Portsmouth - 25 miles
Brighton - 30 miles
Newhaven - 40 miles
Chichester - 6 miles
Bognor Regis as a holiday resort of long standing is well served by the UK transport
network. Regis Lodge is within easy walking distance of both the railway station and
the coach terminal. For those visitors travelling by car the Lodge has parking spaces
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Hi everyone, sorry about the rough start there. Welcome, thanks for showing up, we are broadcasting from the Urban Hive in Sacramento, which is kind of exciting. It's the co-working space I belong too. Let's get started… Thanks everyone who viewed the video from last week. I've decided I'm going to keep doing these videos every Friday at one, let me know if there's anything you want to talk about. I think we are going to go in the direction of how social media is affecting our lives, our families and how we communicate.
So, to get started:
14. What do you value most in a friendship?
Loyalty. I think it is one of the most important things you can find in your friends.
15. What is your most treasured memory?
Growing up I lived at the end of a gravel road, next door to us was a rarely used summer home. My brother and I use to call it the, "Private Property" because there was a big sign in front. We would go in there and always pick flowers for my Mom. We wouldn't pick the California poppies but there was a field of them in this overgrown backyard, apple trees were like caves, and it was just really magical. I think having really good memories of that are my most treasured.
16. What is your most terrible memory?
Well, I think you guys I'm going to have to save that one for the memoirs. Your have to read the book if it ever gets written.
17. What does friendship mean to you?
Friendship means family. I came a part of my best friend's family in high school. It's really important to me. I have a really unique relationship with the friends I have in my life.
18. What roles do love and affection play in your life?
I'm not a big hugger but I think that love, especially, is one of the most important things we can have in our lives.
19. How close and warm is your family? Do you feel your childhood was happier than most other people's?
I think it's natural that children don't understand the intricacies of how complicated life can be, and there is a lot of joy in that. My adopted family and I are really close and as I get older it's something I've really come to cherish. I think after many years of therapy, (Hi, Veronica, thanks for joining) I learned to really appreciate the good things from my childhood and to separate them from the bad, using those bad experiences as stepping stones to moving forward with my life.
20. Complete this sentence:"I wish I had someone with whom I could share…"
My life with. I think finding a partner to share your life with is something I really value.
21. If you were going to become a close friend with your partner, please share what would be important for him or her to know.
I think it's important that my partner or people I'm dating is that I deal with depression. I think that can be hard to date at times.
22. Tell your partner what you like about them; be very honest this time saying things that you might not say to someone you've just met.
Thank you for showing up and watch my show!
23. Share with your partner an embarrassing moment in your life.
When I was in 6th grade I was singing for the 6th grade graduation show. In the middle of of my song, I looked at my mom and ran off the stage crying.
24. When did you last cry in front of another person? By yourself?
It would be Tuesday, a friend and I were having an emotional conversation. Last Saturday I cried by myself.
25. Tell your partner something that you like about them already.
Well, I kind of already answered that.
26. What, if anything, is too serious to be joked about?
Race. I think race is too serious, we have systemic problem in this country and it's something that should be addressed.
27. Your house, containing everything you own, catches fire. After saving your loved ones and pets, you have time to safely make a final dash to save any one item. What would it be? Why? I have to say my photo albums. It's so sad we don't print photos anymore.
And now to the comments, I have to say it's really nerve racking seeing the comments come in and trying to read those questions.
Do you think that a soulmate and happiness is possible? I think there are plenty of soulmates in our lives and everyone can find happiness. I use to do wedding catering when I lived in Pittsburgh and you just saw so many different groups of people getting married, and yeah, I think there is someone for everyone. I think there are multiple someones for everyone. Sometimes, I think it's just a matter of making decisions.
And Veronica, so that's where you get it from laughing on stage. I don't know… it's just a nervous… I laugh when I get nervous.
Well everyone thank you so much for showing up. That's a wrap! As we move forward I'm going to be focusing my LIVEcast on Social Media and how it's affecting our lives as a county and in our personal lives, like teenager and social media. I hope to see you next week and take care.


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MILWAUKEE (WTMJ/CNN) – Police say a Wisconsin man admitted to punching a 2-month-old baby to death.
Authorities said Kenta Evans is being held on $200,000 bail after admitting to punching a 2-month-old boy to death. (Source: WTMJ/CNN)
He's now charged with first-degree reckless homicide.
It's a heartbreaking case for both families involved. Investigators say it all started after 21-year-old Kenta Evans, the baby's possible father, got into an argument with the baby's mother.
Evans is now behind bars. With his head down and visibly upset, he made his first court appearance Monday.
On June 5, Evans went to see the baby and the baby's mother, Jessica McNeal, according to the criminal complaint.
Once inside the home, Evans became angry, accusing McNeal of "having other men in the home," even taking her "cellphone and smashing it against the wall."
During the argument, McNeal walked away from Evans to her room, where the infant was playing in his pen.
She picked up the infant and asked Evans to leave.
That's when Evans started punching McNeal "repeatedly with a closed fist ... while McNeal continued to hold the infant."
A family member intervened and noticed the baby was "bleeding from the mouth," had "multiple knots on the head" and was "barely breathing."
The 2-month-old was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.
Evans admitted to the altercation with McNeal and to causing injuries by punching the baby, according to the criminal complaint.
Evans' next court date is June 20. His bail was set at $200,000.
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This will be the second post featuring the Chili Pickled Bamboo I introduced a little while ago. My wife is very fond of the product but she was away when I recently cooked my Dry-fried Beef with Preserved Bamboo and didn't get to try it. So, for our supper tonight, I am putting together a simple but tasty dish that incorporates the pickle along with chicken, button mushrooms, and a little extra chili for some added spiciness…
The Ingredients
- 1 large Chicken breast, sliced into thin strips;
- 1 small can of Button Mushrooms;
- ½ cup Chili Pickled Bamboo;
- 2 small Green Chilies, finely slivered;
- 1 tsp. Soy sauce;
- ½ tsp. Sesame Oil;
- 1 tsp. Sugar;
- ¼ tsp. White Pepper.
Some brands of Chili Pickled Bamboo are quite fiery on their own, but the one I am using here has very little heat and so I am adding a little more with these green chilies. In addition to taste, they will also add a nice little color contrast to the dish.
The Method
Stir the sesame oil and soy sauce into the chicken pieces. Sprinkle over the sugar and pepper, then stir again and set it all aside to marinate for not less than thirty minutes.
When you are ready to cook, heat a half-cup or so of vegetable oil in your wok and let it come to the shimmering point. Now, stir-fry the chicken pieces in two batches (one half of the batch is shown cooking in the picture) until it is just browned on the outside but still only half-cooked through. Remove each batch to a bowl as it becomes ready and all the chicken set aside for now.
Dump out all the oil except a couple of tablespoons and then let it come almost to the smoking point. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry them until they are well browned and have given up some of their moisture.
Now … Ignoring the fact that I forgot to take a picture of this step … Add the chili slivers, toss until you can smell the aroma and add the chicken and bamboo. Continue to cook for a couple of minutes until the chicken is cooked through and all is hot. Plate and serve immediately.
The Verdict
I served this with the Fried Rice with Swiss Chard I featured in a previous post. My wife really enjoyed the chicken flavored with the pickled bamboo (as I knew she would) and I have to say that I thought the two went really well together along with the earthiness of the mushrooms. I would have liked a bit more heat to this, to be honest, and next time I think I might use a bit of chili paste rather than the green chili slivers.
Please try this and let me know what you think…


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Words || Katrina Lawrence
Paris Dreaming is at heart a one-thousand-word love letter to the City of Light — one that I've been writing, or at least envisioning, since the age of five, during and in between the countless times I have visited Paris (literally: I have lost count).
A few years ago, I found myself back in Paris on a beauty press trip, with a free day to spare, so I quickly scribbled out my perfect one-day Paris itinerary. Two other journalists ended up joining me. We began with breakfast at Angelina and, warmed by the velvety-lush old-style hot chocolate, then wound our way through the delightful Tuileries Garden, before flitting over the graceful span of a bridge that is the Pont des Arts, into the storied world of Saint-Germain.
As we meandered around, I shared what I knew about the buildings about us and streets beneath us, the stomping ground of so many of history's greatest poets, playboys and princesses.
Over lunch at the legendary Café de Flore, where our rosé-filled carafe matched our rose-tinted glasses, my colleagues encouraged me to write down everything I had just said. It was, as you might say, a light bulb moment. Suddenly the City of Light looked extra sparkly.
I ended my day with more sparkle: a glass of champagne at Le Meurice on the Rue de Rivoli. Then I stopped by the bookstore Galignani just down the road, where I bought myself a notebook, blank but for a title in bold on the first page: 'Le Livre à Venir' — The Book to Come. I began filling the pages on the flight home.
Home. That was an idea I would come to explore further. Because I felt so at home in Paris. Yet I'd never stayed longer than three months — back when I was 21, and studying French there. I reflected on the fact that perhaps we all have a spiritual home, somewhere you might have lived in a past life, or somewhere that provides some kind of fulfilling parallel life.
I had friends who 'found themselves' in Italy, India and Manhattan. For me, it was always Paris.
I thought about all the different times I'd been to the city. What she (because, oui, Paris is a woman) and her people had taught me. How they'd inspired me to live my life. I realised that knowing Paris had made my life immeasurably better.
Any passion or hobby will enhance an existence, of course, but there was something about Paris, I thought, that was so exceptionally life-enriching.
This is the city that created the concept of living well, of haute cuisine, of joie de vivre … But it is also the city that teaches you there's beauty in the smaller moments, too. 'La vie est faite de petits bonheurs,' say the French. I'm not the first one to try to mine the secrets of living well à la française, of course. But I felt I had my own story to tell, from the viewpoint of a beauty journalist of 20 years. Paris is, of course, the global capital of beauty, but over time it also teaches you what is perhaps the true meaning of beauty.
There are oodles of history, biography, cultural study, and even beauty tips, woven through Paris Dreaming — but it's essentially a personal memoir. And memory was a key theme. Not only did I have to file through the dusty depths of my mind (and pages of angsty old diaries), but I thought a lot about the concept of memory, its realness. How do you keep the past alive?
My mother's surname is Proust. Family legend is that a leaf on a distant branch of the genealogical tree bears the name Marcel Proust, the legendary French author of the tome of a classic, In Search of Lost Time. Years of memory gushed back to him one day when nibbling on a madeleine, the shell-shaped French tea cake that he used to eat as a boy.
This in turn became pages and pages of words, as the author feverishly wrote into the wee hours, attempting to record a beloved Parisian world that was fast disappearing. He lamented the loss of all this time, but paradoxically the very act of writing kept the past in the present.
Perhaps, I thought, I continually holidayed to Paris in order to preserve my own past, to stay young, to keep old and happy memories alive. That would explain why, with each visit, I'd so lament the shuttering of a favourite old boutique or brasserie, sure signs of time passing. Nevertheless, I now had a way to bring it all back. I could simply close my eyes and remember (madeleine or no). And I could write it all down.
About the author
A beauty journalist for 20 years, Katrina Lawrence ha mused on makeup, perfume, and more for a wide range of women's magazines and online publications. She is one of Australia's most awarded beauty writers, having won a number of industry accolades, including two esteemed Jasmine Awards for fragrance journalism. Katrina lives in Bondi Beach with her husband and two sons, but her spiritual home will always be Paris, a city she has visited countless times (seriously: she has lost count) since the age of five.


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Aside from being a pesky addition to your outdoor fun, several mosquito species have been linked to carrying West Nile virus, an infection that can cause serious illness. There are 70 different species of mosquitoes in New York State, so how can we best avoid and reduce our exposure to mosquitoes?
Some mosquitos are most active between dusk and dawn when the air is calm, and that is when the females are most likely to bite. However, others will feed at any time of the day.
Some mosquitos lay their eggs in standing water around the home. They can develop in any standing water that remains more than four days. Weeds, tall grass and shrubbery provide an outdoor home for adult mosquitoes, which may also enter houses through unscreened windows and doors, or broken screens. Many kinds of mosquitoes will breed in discarded tires.
How can you reduce the number of mosquitos around your home?
· Make sure all windows and doors have screens, and are kept repaired
· Turn over plastic wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use
· Remove leaf debris, used tires, containers, pots of similar water-holding containers


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Author: Leigh Bardugo
Publisher: Square Fish/Henry Holt and Co.
Release Date: June 17th, 2013
From Goodreads...
Darkness never dies.
Hunted across the True Sea, haunted by the lives she took on the Fold, Alina must try to make a life with Mal in an unfamiliar land, all while keeping her identity as the Sun Summoner a secret. But she can't outrun her past or her destiny for long.
The Darkling has emerged from the Shadow Fold with a terrifying new power and a dangerous plan that will test the very boundaries of the natural world. With the help of a notorious privateer, Alina returns to the country she abandoned, determined to fight the forces gathering against Ravka. But as her power grows, Alina slips deeper into the Darkling's game of forbidden magic, and farther away from Mal. Somehow, she will have to choose between her country, her power, and the love she always thought would guide her–or risk losing everything to the oncoming storm.
It kills me to say that I did not love this book as much as Shadow and Bone. There were just so many problems I had with it. I don't even know where to start.
My biggest issue with this book was the main character, Alina. I loved her in the first one! I thought she had flaws, but that made her more real and genuine. However, I was constantly torn between wanting to cheer her on and slapping her to wake her up. One of Alina's big flaws is insecurity and putting too much thought into appearances. And it wasn't a huge deal in the first book, and I could understand it. But when a character's constant insecurity becomes self-pitying, that's where I become tired with the overdone dramatics. I'm not saying that she's not allowed to have her moments of self-doubt, but this felt forced and just too much. And I just felt that Alina didn't do that much in this book. I felt like everyone else around her was making the decisions, and she was acting like a pawn. One that spent a good portion of the book focusing too much on the dramatics between her and Mal and not on what was happening in her home. A hero/heroine is allowed those moments, but I'd like a bit more than constant introspection concerning a guy who didn't choose to stand by her side.
Oh, Mal. You inconsiderate jerk. I loved him a lot. But in this book, he became a jealous, needy, and selfish control freak. He gave up a lot for Alina, selfless sacrifices for the sole reason that he loves her. So, I understand the resentment, the doubt, the moments of anger at not being able to control anything going on. But instead of supporting Alina and being on her side, he threw temper tantrums, ran away, and then came back acting like nothing was wrong. He was selfish and unsupportive, but you know what, so was Alina. Change in characters are inevitable, and they've both been through a lot. But instead of the jealousy ploys and the non-communication, they could have focused on strengthening their relationship. I wanted more swoony romantic scenes or even the banter that comes from years of friendship. Even though their romance was very light in the first book, I believed it. And after this one, I'm just wondering why the hell they fell in love with each other in the first place.
The secondary characters were the saving graces in this book, though their relationships with Alina are all so very underdeveloped. Sturmhond. Oh, Sturmhond. My favorite. The dastardly privateer who is a complex individual with a quick wit and big secrets. Alina's relationship with him was the most developed out of them all, even Mal's. But I was mad because it felt like the author was forcing romance onto the two of them. Was it just me who felt their banter was more like siblings; fighting, teasing, and supporting one another without fail? The author spent so much time building up this relationship and sacrificing the real romance, the one that needed it the most.
I spent a good portion of this book wanting to throw it at the wall. The entire middle of the book was boring. A dose of dialogue with Alina and the secondary characters and a splash of drama-free scenes could have done wonders. Nothing was happening. Alina was pining away and constantly thinking about Mal and their disastrous relationship. So much of that middle portion could have been used to develop character relationships with dialogue and rich backgrounds. And it being boring also could have been because The Darkling was completely absent (the synopsis is a total lie, btw). He made everything lively and mysterious and dangerous. I was missing that exciting element.
The last quarter of the book was infinitely better than the whole middle of it. I was hooked again, riveted as the action showed up and everything led up to one hell of an ending that shocked me. And even though I was bored, I love Leigh Bardugo's writing. It's lovely and rich and this world is so incredibly detailed that I never have a problem picturing what's happening in my mind. I liked Siege and Storm good enough, but I'm the black sheep here when I say that I was so disappointed.
What disappointed me the most in the middle book was the romance, and ironically, it was one of my favorite parts of Ruin and Rising. To me, it was always Mal and Alina. Always. They had to go through hell and back to be together, to find their happily-ever-after, and they did it. I just wish they'd spent a *bit* more time communicating than keeping secrets and sharing longing glances full of regret and love. But it did make everything all the more sweeter when they were finally free to be together. To be happy. Without scandalous princes, complicated villains, and a country desperate to find peace in the way.
Speaking of scandalous princes, NIKOLAI! <3 My favorite character of the series, and one that I wouldn't mind spending a day with. Or a forever with. Wait, he's not real and this turned hella weird quickly. *cough* Let's just say, I wouldn't mind a whole book about just Nikolai and his adventures out at sea and life in the palace after helping free Ravka from a murderous villain.
I can't believe people actually thought Alina would choose The Darkling. He was seriously never a contender in her heart or in this story. His character arc was always leading up to that ending. And oh my, what an ending it was. It was heartbreaking and hopeful and sad and freeing. What Alina did for him, what The Darkling asked of her, made that scene so intense and probably one of my favorites in the whole series. It showed so much, in both characters. Forgiveness, mercy, love, sacrifice. It was a poignant moment, one that proved how much character growth Alina went through and how The Darkling was such a wonderfully complex villain.
Strengthened relationships and secondary characters all played a big role this story. I remember wanting more dialogue in Siege and Storm, more backstory and more bonds. There were many fun moments between the secondary characters, ones that I was missing in the second book. Though, considering the way this one went with both this and the romance, it does *admits grudgingly* make sense. I really adored how they all became a tightknit group of friends who had each other's backs.
Plot? Oh, there was plot. Action upon action, quiet scenes of contemplation in-between the intensity. And that ending! That ending was so perfect, I can't even. I was honestly worried how all of this was going to end, but I shouldn't have been. One of my favorite series enders, for sure. Ruin and Rising basically had everything I love in a fantasy book. It was a pure joy to read and such a satisfactory ending.


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Three months after its official opening last October, GE Celma's new test cell at Tres Rios, Brazil, is providing expanded capacity, and a state of the art facility for post-overhaul GEnx testing.
Housed in a newly-built, 5,700 square meter (61,354 square foot) building not far from Celma's headquarters and main MRO complex at Petropolis, the Tres Rios test cell, is currently supported by a staff of 25, and is one of the largest aeronautical engine testing facilities in South America, according to Julio Talon, Plant Leader for GE Celma.
Construction of the test cell, and its supporting infrastructure commenced in 2017 and took 18 months. But, as Talon explains, planning for the facility--one specifically designed to support the GEnx-1B and -2B which power the Boeing 787 and 747-8, respectively--actually began one year earlier.
As Talon notes, prior to the time that the test cell was built, those GEnx engines overhauled in Brazil had to be sent to the OEM's facility in Peebles, Ohio, for testing after the overhauls were completed. "This delayed delivery of the serviced engines to our customers by two to three weeks," he says. "The new test cell eliminates this delay. Most of the GEnx engine customers who use our Celma, Brazil facility, are actually located in the Middle East and Asia."
While the test cell's initial deployment is for GEnx testing, Talon reports that other GE engines, including the CFM56, CF6 and LEAP families are likely to be added by the end of 2020, which is when the Tres Rios test cell will be prepared to accommodate them. In fact, he says, GE Celma is starting to implement LEAP overhauls for the first time—with full overhaul capability on stream in 2020.
"GE needs to increase LEAP MRO capacity, and there is an opportunity to do this at Celma over the long term, especially as our CFM56-7B business begins to decrease," says Talon. In that regard, he reports that GE Celma's LEAP support will cater to a more regional group of carriers, such as Sao Paulo-based Azul, which is the program's launch customer.
For 2019, Talon projects that nearly 75 GEnx engines will be put through the new test cell, and that is likely to remain steady for another three to four years. "However, when the other models go through the test cell, the total, including the GEnx engines, is likely to be as many as 600-700 per year," he says.
The Tres Rios test cell's sole usage, Talon stresses, will be exclusively for overhauls, and not be used for research and development purposes. The test cell, he points out, incorporates Bar silencers which reduce noise by 50 percent.
Talon notes that the Tres Rios test cell joins two others operated by GE Celma. One, located at Petropolis, is configured for the CF34 and the CFM56-7B, while the other, at Rio de Janeiro, is used for CF6 and CFM56-5B testing.


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Minister for Health welcomes new HSE QUIT Campaign TV advertisement
If you want to quit, help is at hand – www.quit.ie or talk to your GP or pharmacist
Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly, TD, today (Monday 30 December) welcomed the launch of the next phase of the HSE's QUIT campaign which is scheduled to commence on TV on January 1st 2014.
The new QUIT TV commercials feature Mr Gerry Collins discussing his smoking, his illness, his impending death and the anticipated loss to his family. Gerry hopes to inspire other people to quit smoking and avoid the pain of illness and premature separation from their loved ones.
The Minister said "I am very grateful to Gerry and his family and friends for having the courage to allow us share his story for the common good. It is not an easy thing he has done and I have no doubt that his story will help the many smokers out there to make that QUIT attempt"
The Government is committed to reducing Ireland's smoking prevalence to less than 5% by 2025. Minister Reilly said "as we move to achieve the goal, as set out in Tobacco Free Ireland, we must encourage and assist the many smokers out there who want to be free from the scourge of tobacco addiction. Help is at hand and whilst most smokers try to quit on their own, they are more likely to succeed if they avail of the many supports available to them. I would urge smokers to talk to their own GP or pharmacists who can advise them on the various medications that will help them in their QUIT attempt. There is support available from the HSE's excellent QUIT.ie website and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/hsequit). Smokers can also get expert counselling support from the National Smokers' Quitline at 1850 201203 or from their local health promotion department"
The Minister noted that 1 in every 2 smokers dies from a tobacco related disease. However, smokers can dramatically improve their chances of living a longer and healthier life by quitting – the sooner the better.


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DAILY COMPANION FOR YOUNG CATHOLICSBy Allan F WrightSoftcover, Imitation Leather / 192pp
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Steel Industry Leaders will Explore Global Issues at American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 2009 General Meeting
PHOENIX, AZ, May 4, 2009 -- Joel Szabat, deputy assistant secretary for transportation policy, Department of Transportation (DOT), will speak today to steel industry executives attending the American Iron and Steel Institute's (AISI) 117th General Meeting, on the subject of "Rebuilding America's Transportation Infrastructure." He is one of a number of featured speakers and panel sessions during AISI's annul meeting, which is being held May 3-5 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, AZ jointly with the Metal Service Center Institute (MSCI).
Also featured today is a panel of major energy and environment leaders who will take part in a discussion titled "The Business of Climate Change and Energy." Thomas J. Gibson, president and CEO of AISI, is moderating the discussion. Panelists include: David Campbell, chief executive officer of Luminant; Ann Klee, General Electric Company's vice president of corporate environmental programs; Rod Nelson, vice president for communications and vice president for innovation and collaboration for Schlumberger Limited; and James Rogers, chairman of Duke Energy.
The Climate/Energy panel is one of six joint sessions AISI and the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI) will be exploring at their sixth jointly-held annual meeting. Session topics for the other joint sessions include: The Class of 2025, The Global Financial Crisis, 2009: U.S. Leadership Indispensable, The First 100 Days: Real Change?, Rebuilding America's Transportation & Infrastructure, and Economic Policy and Politics at a Time of Crisis.
James L. Wainscott, chairman, president and CEO of AK Steel Corporation, will provide his insights on the state of the industry during his Chairman's Address, which will take place Tuesday, May 5. AISI will also hold a session on Steel Markets: Looking Beyond the Rear View Mirror that morning and an awards ceremony to recognize industry leaders and their contributions to advancing steel's position in research and development, public policy or through market development initiatives.
AISI is holding a media briefing today from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm. Reporters may register with AISI to attend the briefing and general sessions by contacting Maureen Iselin at email@example.com.
AISI's General Meeting provides a forum for steel producers and service centers to strengthen relationships, share ideas and work together to improve the competitiveness of North American manufacturing.
AISI serves as the voice of the North American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI also plays a lead role in the development and application of new steels and steelmaking technology. AISI is comprised of 24 member companies, including integrated and electric furnace steelmakers, and 138 associate and affiliate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry. AISI's member companies represent approximately 75 percent of both U.S. and North American steel capacity. For more news about steel and its applications, view AISI's Web site at www.steel.org.
Contact:Nancy GravattVice President, CommunicationsAmerican Iron and Steel InstituteTel: 202.452.7115
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Chapter 5
Supporting Multiple Platforms in C++
There will come a time in your game development career when you have to write code which will only work on a single platform. That code will have to be compiled out of other platforms. You will more than likely also have to find alternative implementations for each of the platforms you will be working on. Classic examples of such code can usually be found in interactions between your game and online login and microtransaction solutions such as Game Center, Google+, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and Steam.
There can be more complicated problems between different platforms. iOS devices run on Arm processors, Android supports Arm, x86 and MIPS and most other operating systems can be run on more ...
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I graduated college. Moved to Nashville. Landed an internship. Started dating a frat boy (Long distance at that! Don't worry, he's wonderful). Made new friends. Gained some Nashville weight. Chopped my hair off. Started becoming independent.
The 10 Books That You Must Read This Year
These books have brought me out of my comfort zones in several different ways. They teach productivity, inspire creativity, and offer an escape from reality. It was hard to narrow down the ten books that I wanted to share with all of you, but these books have proved to be the best of the best. I hope you get to read all of them!
My 5 Spotlight Pinterest Boards
Fashion Inspo https://www.pinterest.com/faithwillyams/fashion-inspo/ My "Fashion Inspo" board has all of the neutral colored, comfy vibes that inspire my wardrobe. Most of my clothes are second hand, so I like to look at this board before I take a much needed trip to Goodwill or Plato's Closet. Cutesy Homes https://www.pinterest.com/faithwillyams/cutesy-homes/ My dream is to renovate a…
Refined by Fire
What I Experienced Through a Year of Grief
The Process
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Just Not Today
The angry thunder bolts, runs through the ground with its electricity and you can feel the tingling in your skin right down to the very bones that keep you steady in the storm. You close your eyes to hear the rumbling through the sky while imagining the dark clouds rippling in your ceiling. Just when…
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Old patterns of sin will gradually diminish and be replaced with Godly patterns of living.
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Child Development Programs
Programs Available
Ski and Ride School Programs
- All Comets and Junior Development team programs run during weekends starting January through the end of March. We will miss MLK and President's weekend.
- We aim to have each team ski/snowboard with the same coach throughout the season allowing them to build a strong relationship and focus on your child's individual needs.
- For details of start times, drop off/pick up locations, what to bring etc., please see the "General Information" tab.
Programs are split up into:
- For 4 to 6 year-olds on Sundays.
- New this season, we are introducing an all-day "Comets" program for kids that are already stopping, turning, and riding chairlifts. This program will include lunch.
- Beginners (have never skied or are still working on stopping and turning) should join the half-day program on Sunday afternoons.
Junior Development Teams
- For 7 to 15 year-olds on Saturdays and/or Sundays.
- Children should be able to stop, turn, and use chairlifts prior to joining these programs.
- We will focus on the fundamentals of skiing/snowboarding, while exploring as much of the mountain as we can safely and comfortably do so, taking into consideration snow conditions and the ability of the group.
- Snowboard groups will run on Saturdays (we need a minimum of 5 kids at the same level to run a snowboard group).
- All programs include lunch.
- Participants will be able to go Saturdays and/or Sundays. Snowboarding will only be available on Saturdays.
- New this year, it will be possible to snowboard on Saturdays and ski on Sundays as part of the full weekend program.
- Saturdays and Sundays
- For 10 to 18 year-olds with 5 – 9 years of experience. Exceptions based upon coach's evaluation and recommendation.
- Must be a level 6+ skier or snowboarder – and be able to, at a minimum, turn and stop on blue terrain and ride a chairlift.
- Highly individualized program for alpine skiing and racing, snowboarding, and freeskiing that guides athletes at their own pace through phases of their development.
- Athletes work closely with coaches to continually progress through the challenges.
- Available for ski, snowboard, and freeski
- Athletes may have the opportunity to compete in local, regional, national, and international competitions: high school, Tahoe League, USASA, USSA, and FIS events.
- Unique seasonal benefits
- 50% discount on Heavenly Training Camps
- Team ELITE adds Wednesday and Friday afternoon trainings for an additional fee
- Competition Team Scholarships may be available through the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation. Applications are available here
General Information
Location and times
- New this year, we are moving the start time of the full-day programs to 8:30 am, finishing at 2:30 pm. The goal is to make it easier for you as parents/guardians to deal with traffic during busy weekends. You will also have a little more time to ski/snowboard with your children following the program, should you desire.
- Kids should be dropped off by 8:15 am. We encourage you to share your contact info with your coach after groups have been determined the first weekend so you can tell them if you are going to be late and organize a meeting place on the mountain.
- All programs meet behind the California Kids Ski and Ride School. You should use the stairs on the right-hand side of the lodge to access the back of California Kids Ski and Ride School. Please use 15 minute parking to drop off your kids and then park your car properly.
- Pickup time will be 2:30 pm at the same place the kids were dropped off.
Cancellation and Make-up days
- In the event of extreme weather conditions, where the resort is not likely to open, we may cancel the programs for the day. This does not happen very often and we often ski/snowboard in snow, wind, rain etc.
- Check the "Notice Board" on this page for updates.
- Ensure we have the correct contact information for you.
- Ensure we have your correct email; we will send out an email prior to each weekend's programs.
- In the event we do cancel a day, we will make it up in the spring.
How to dress
Please make sure your children are prepared for the elements; if in doubt, assume it will be colder and wetter.
Children can always take off layers if they are too hot.
If possible, please label any clothing with your child's name.
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof pants
- Waterproof gloves/mittens
- 1 pair only of ski socks (calf length)
- Goggles or sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Season Pass
- Helmet
- Ski/snowboard equipment
- We do not recommend children ski/snowboard with backpacks due to concerns around safety on chairlifts and the unnatural position it puts them in when skiing/snowboarding.
Comets (4 to 6 years) specific information
- Each child will need their own season pass; buy it now! 4 year-olds will get a free pass. You do not need to pay for their pass, but they need to have one on them. Please make sure you pick it up prior to their first day.
- Each child will need their own equipment and helmet. Make sure it fits prior to their first day, after putting it away for the summer.
- All full-day Development Team programs include lunch at any of the lodges, with the exception of Tamarack Lodge and Steins. If your child has any allergies or food restrictions we need to be informed at registration.
- The Comets Afternoon program for beginners does not include lunch. Please make sure your child had something to eat before they are dropped off.
- All Comets need to be fully potty trained and comfortable away from Mom and Dad for the day.
Junior Development teams (7 to 15 years) specific information
- Each child will need their own season pass; buy it now!
- Each child will need their own equipment and helmet. Make sure it fits prior to their first day, after putting it away for the summer.
- All full-day Development Team programs include lunch at any of the lodges, with the exception of Tamarack Lodge and Steins. If your child has any allergies or food restrictions we need to be informed at registration.
- 5 years of ski/ride experience is recommended. (Exceptions based on coach's evaluation and instructor recommendation)
- Each child will need their own season pass; A special team pass is available for registered team athletes.
- Each child will need their own equipment and helmet. Make sure it fits properly. Helmets designed and manufactured for the particular event are required. Low volume boot fitting is recommended.
- Competitive/Race Equipment is not required. Coaches will provide recommendations based on individual athlete ability and ambition.
- Training is 8:30am – 2:30pm Sat/Sun, December through March.
- Lunch is not included in this program. We recommend that athletes pack a backpack with light lunch, snacks and water for hydration.
Enrollment for Heavenly's Development Teams will open for the 2019-2020 season in mid-fall. Registration forms, pricing, and program dates will be posted online when registration has opened for the season. For general inquiries about Development Team, please call (530) 542-5131, or email email@example.com
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Create a Visual Identity - 02 Branding Mastercourse
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2. 01. Create a moodboard3:00
3. 02. Choose Typefaces2:32
4. Additional font resources1:44
5. 04. Create a Color Palette3:00
6. 05. Class Project: your Visual Styleguide1:01
About This Class
A step-by-step guide to create your own brand, logo, business card, ... Become the designer of your own brand!
With free printables and an awesome interactive PDF to help you in every step!
Part #1 : Your brand story
Part #2: This course!
Part #3: Create your logo (chapter 1)
"Visual Brand Identity" is the second class of a series: "Branding Mastercourse".
In this class we will explore our visual brand identity; which colors and typefaces we should use based on our brand's personality.
First we will create a moodboard for our brand.
Then I will guide you through the different categories of typefaces and why it is better to use one type instead of another. I will also share some resources where I like to buy or download fonts.
After that we will choose a color palette that represents our brand. We will gather inspiration from design-seeds and learn to make a matching palette with the use of Adobe Colors.
This class comes with a photoshop template for your visual styleguide and we will use the interactive PDF workbook as a guide.
After this class, you will have a clear idea of the style of your brand, that you can then apply to your logo and other branding elements.
To access the first class of the branding mastercourse, "My brand story" click here.


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When I first moved to the Middle-of-Nowhere, Rocky Mountains from a large metropolis resembling a box of concrete, I was surprised that autumn, especially its early phase, was considered a shoulder season.
After all, there is no better time to go hiking on a sunny day before the first snow arrives. It is warm enough to wear a t-shirt, yet breezy enough, even slightly damp, not to sweat. And the sights, no, the full-sense experience, is beyond imaginable, certainly beyond what a camera could capture.
So where are all the tourists?!
On second thought, all those visitors can stay home, leaving these boundless mountains to my possessive self. My possessive self and a couple of canine friends, to be exact. Bringing another human or two along isn't a bad idea either: make them carry that bear spray, in case a specimen trying to get plump for winter runs across your path.
And on one of those damp hopefully-bear-free forest paths, you might come across certain otherwordly sights.
Or was that just the interplay of sunlight and the shadows?
This part of the Rockies has every autumn color, but red, as the famed maple is not native here. No, my mistake, it does feature red, too: those huckleberry bushes drying in the sun.
Other than that, the landscape is dominated by the evergreens that are still, well, green, though no longer verdant, and sprinkles of aspen and tamaracks turning golden.
And a sea of blue.
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About Dipolo
Dipolo is the suitable partner for advanced turn-key engineering services and technology transfer.
Our solid and well-founded experience and know-how make us a reliable and competent ally.
Dipolo offers tailored services for the industry of:
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Our Philosofy
"Who wants to perform something great, must deeply delve, sharply distinguish, versatilely combine and firmly persist"
Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller
Core Values
A job well done doesn't depend solely on the tools employed, but on the person who operated them.
Forever striving to find new, better,
more efficient paths, tools
and methods for our work and our clients.
Listening and caring are two,
often overloooked, values we strongly believe in.
Operating to make the world a better place
for the future generations.
Facts & Figures
These are not just numbers, but the foundation of our essence.
They represent the exciting search for the best results and the continuous professional growth through which our founders have proudly established themselves.
Their experience is the quality of our services.
NVH Testing & Computation
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Internationally: 55,000
What does your organisation do?
Our high-performance, integrated power solutions are at the cutting edge of technology. From powering huge commercial vessels to nuclear submarines, supersonic fighter jets to highly efficient passenger planes, or rail locomotives to luxury yachts, we go above and beyond to create better. And it's all thanks to our people. Whether they work in engineering or finance, manufacturing or project management, our 50,000-strong team work together to deliver excellence in the air, on land and at sea – to customers in 150 nations.
In Civil and Defence Aerospace, Nuclear, Marine and Power Systems, our people drive performance by embracing new challenges: whether that's by developing engines that go further on less fuel, or creating smarter processes to improve our business and enhance our customer experience. Such best-in-class engineering relies on more than just technical expertise, however. So we balance knowledge and rigour with new ideas and fresh thinking by hiring lots of bright, ambitious and innovative graduates and undergraduates.
What area(s) / disciplines of engineering and technology do you recruit?
Any engineering discipline, including Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Materials, Nuclear, Nuclear Controls, Software, Systems and Manufacturing. We are also interested in students graduating with degrees in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Computer Sciences.
How do you create an inclusive workforce?
At Rolls-Royce, we appreciate the benefits of a diverse and inclusive culture and we are always striving to create an environment in which all of our employees can feel comfortable being themselves. As a global business operating in over 100 countries, this is critical to our success. In the UK, we currently have four employee resource groups – Prism (LGBT+), the Gender Diversity Network, the Multi Faith Network, and the African Caribbean Professional Network – with more scheduled to be launched in the coming 12 months. Our resource groups provide employee support, encourage career development, and help guide the business in creating an inclusive workplace alongside our dedicated UK Diversity and Inclusion Manager. More recently, we have been becoming increasingly involved in external events, supporting organisations such as National Student Pride and the Diversity Careers Show. Rolls-Royce was named Employer of the Year at the Women in IT Awards 2017, and we are proud to be sponsoring Equal Engineers.
Top 5 tips for applying for a role at Rolls-Royce
- Do your research – make sure you understand both the business and the role that you are interested in
- Be yourself – diversity drives innovation
- Ask questions – show enthusiasm and passion
- Sell yourself – identify all of those positive traits that you have and make sure you shout about them!
- Don't delay your application – there is a lot of competition and when a place has gone, it's gone!
Role Models
Name: Simone Joachim
Job Title: Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Engineering Discipline: Manufacturing
My present role is writing programs for Co-ordinate Measurement Machines (CMM's), which conduct high-precision inspections of the components that we make. Previously I have been a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programmer and a Component Owner.
As a transgender woman, I always thought that finding acceptance in engineering would have been impossible until I joined Rolls-Royce. Due to the issues I was having with my gender dysphoria, I had actually been with the company for 8 years before "coming out" but Rolls-Royce has been very good in helping my transition go as smoothly and as painlessly as possible. I now actually find myself regularly supporting other colleagues who are going through similar experiences to mine, something which I find extremely rewarding.
My advice is to be true to yourself – you may be surprised by just how much your company welcomes and embraces the diversity of its workforce.