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I would suggest to start with one of the "live" CDvor USB thumb drive
versions first. I've been using Slax (www.slax.org) and the author has been actively
working on a new version. I've read good reports about Porteus (www.porteus.org)
which started as a branch of Slax. Another I've used is Salix (www.salixos.org),
which offers an installer if you find you like it. Slax is primarily meant to run as a
live distribution. There are others, such as Puppy, that I haven't used.
I keep a couple of versions of Slax on USB thumb drives, carried around in my
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Different linux distros for different tastes
Well, I agree with wizard57 above about *first* using a LiveCD/LiveDVD/LiveUSB for the different ones you want to take a good look at and try booting and just running them first from the CD/DVD/USB and see if you like the feel of the particular distro.
As far as which ones to take a look at first? Well, let's go over what is popular amongst linux users as it stands. From the Linuxquestions.org 2012 Member's Choice Awards, the top 5 Linux Distributions for the Desktop (voted by those that use them regularly) are:
1. Slackware
2. Ubuntu
3. Linux Mint
4. Debian
5. Fedora
And, as a last note, for those just getting started in linux, I found a particular distro that really impressed me with it's ease of use and functionality; Sabayon. ( http://www.sabayon.org/ )
Hope that helps and welcome to the community.
I like Puppy Linux
There is a version for 64 bit machines called FatDog 64 and Puppy Linux for regular machines. Both versions are small enough to fit on a cd. The desktop is similar enough to windoze so adapting will not be a big problem. Go to http://puppylinuxnews.org/ for links to download these.
The more important question is...
Which Desktop environment to use.
Unlike Windows or Mac, where the UI is defined by Microsoft or Apple, there are a number of different user interfaces (Desktops) in the linux world. The biggies are Gnome & KDE, but you also have XFCE, LXDE, Unity, Cinnamon, etc. It can all get very confusing for a new user. My personal preference for a new user is KDE because:
A) It has a little more familiar feel for someone coming from a "traditional" Windows environment.
B) The Help system is IMHO better than the others, especially when you discover that Konqueror (a Gecko-based web browser) is also great for perusing the resident documentation.
If you want to read a man (manual) page, you simply enter "man:<command>" in the address bar to see the man page for whatever command you're interested in. Similarly for info pages, enter "info:<command" into the address bar and read the relevant documentation. The nice thing about using Konqueror for this is the ability to open related docs in a new window or tab, thus being able to quickly switch back and forth to gain better insight.
BTW, almost all of the traditional unix commands in any linux distro were re-written by the GNU project, hence you will see many references to GNU/Linux (Linux being merely the kernel). The folks at GNU decided (for whatever reason) to provide documentation in "info" format, rather than create traditional "man" pages. IMO "info" pages are an abomination, and the only way to make them useable is to open them in Konqueror.
I also agree wholeheartedly that a LiveCD is the way to get your feet wet.
Keep in mind that another fundamental difference between the various distros is the "Package Management" system. Package Management is a technique to help ensure that a piece of software that you intend to install will actually work when installed by confirming that all prerequisite software (dependencies) is also (or already) installed. The biggies are APT (Debian and derivatives) and RPM (Red Hat and derivatives). Other techniques are used by Slackware, Gentoo and others.
My personal preference in distros tends towards openSUSE. That's the distro that best (IMO) conforms to the AT&T Unix concept of runlevels while simultaneously supporting KDE for the longest time. I've also had the best luck finding answers to my questions in their forums, blogs and other online support systems. YMMV
Best of luck in your endeavors and have fun.
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Thank you very much to you r_widell you have shed some light, will keep coming for more help
You should try no less than 4 or 5 LiveCD Distro's before choosing one. A lot will depend on interaction with your systems specific hardware. This will become clear while booting from LiveCD as opposed to loading it on your system, until sure.
After that it depends on what you want. I ultimately chose Debian with LXDE (Lightweight Desktop Environment) because I simply did not want all of the clutter, and junk which allows for a Windows like environment. I wanted to learn command line, and my system agrees with the scaled-down approach. The other desktop environment choices for Debian would be KDE, and Gnome.
People complain because Debian/Stable does so few updates. I prefer this because oftentimes updates break your system, regardless which distro.
Also, if you need gaming or graphics be sure to put each livecd to that test.
Try the linux distro chooser quizzes
They can help narrow down your options based on your requirements.
There's two fairly good ones that I know of
A great second step...
I should have mentioned that after trying LiveCD or USB sticks to choose the most comfortable desktop, I recommend that your first installation should be a Virtual Machine. VirtualBox works great for this in a Windows environment.
Assuming you have adequate disk space for the VM, this will allow to to actually use the package management system, do system configuration and maintenance, and other tasks in addition to just using the applications without fear of "hosing things up". It IS possible to hose your system if you do the wrong thing when logged in as root, but in a VM you can just revert to an earlier snapshot for a quick restore.
It also frees you from any concerns about HW compatibility. I haven't encountered any issues like this for a few years, but it CAN happen. And it's not something you want to deal with when first trying to learn how to use a new OS.
After confirming which desktop and distro best suits you, then installing that combo on real hardware will be much easier and feel much more normal. If you do encounter any problems, you'll be much better prepared to deal with them.
Try One of These
Ubuntu, Mint, or Peppermint. Go to the respective site, and download and burn the LiveCD. Then boot your existing computer to the LiveCD. Linux will start. You can get a feel for it, but it will be a little slow. Also, no changes you make will exist after you shut down the computer, as everything is running on the CD or in memory.
If you have access to an old computer, you can install either of these in less than 20 minutes. You may be surprised at how easy it is and how nicely it works with your printer and so fourth.
The next step would be to install one of these as a dual boot on your windows computer. Boot to the LiveCD. Click on install Linux. The installer will find your Windows partition and ask if you want to keep it. Make sure to read about how dual boot works with your chosen distribution first.
Mint and Peppermint are two of the Ubuntu based distributions. I like Peppermint, it loads fast and works with older equipment. My Peppermint machine is a Dell 610 that is almost 7 years old with 1Gb of ram.
Mint will provide you with a full fledged desktop experience. Ubuntu will as well. For all three, "Ubuntu how do I ____" in Google is about as far as you have to go for help. The Ubuntu help forums are great.
Depends on you situation
Linux Mint has everything
Peppermint is small & very configurable
You have Fedora, Red Hat or CentOS
The World is your oyster - pick & choose what you like


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BETWEEN the last application season and the current one, Swarthmore College, a school nationally renowned for its academic rigor, changed the requirements for students vying to be admitted into its next freshman class.
It made filling out the proper forms easier.
A year ago, applicants were asked to write two 500-word essays as supplements to the standard one that's part of the Common Application, an electronic form that Swarthmore and hundreds of small colleges and big universities accept. This was slightly more material than Swarthmore had previously requested, and it was more than many other highly selective schools demanded.
Not coincidentally, the number of applicants to the college dropped, and its acceptance rate in turn climbed, to 17 from 14 percent, making Swarthmore seem less selective.
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Swarthmore is hardly alone in its desire to eliminate impediments to a bounty of applicants. Over the last decade, many elite colleges have adjusted their applications in ways that remove disincentives and maximize the odds that the number of students jockeying to get in remains robust — or, even better, grows larger.
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It depersonalizes the process, too. Ideally, colleges should want students whose interest in them is genuine, and students should be figuring out which colleges suit them best, not applying indiscriminately to schools that have encouraged that by making it as painless (and heedless) as possible.
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"The marketing is unbelievable, just unbelievable," said Kay Rothman, director of college counseling at the NYC Lab School, in Manhattan. "There are places like Tulane that will send everyone a 'V.I.P.' application." She told me that she routinely had to disabuse impressionable students of the notion that they'd won some prized lottery or been given some inside track.
A certain amount of outreach and promotion is necessary, even commendable.
"I don't think colleges are guilty for marketing their product," Kathleen McCartney, the president of Smith College, said when I spoke with her last week. "Colleges need to explain to students what their product is about."
And there can be other rationales for what looks like a loosening of application demands. Smith and several other similarly prominent colleges no longer require the SAT or ACT, and McCartney said that that's not a bid for more applicants. It's a recognition that top scores on those tests correlate with high family income and may say more about an applicant's economic advantages — including, say, private SAT tutoring — than about academic potential.
JIM BOCK, Swarthmore's dean of admissions, said that by lightening the essay load for its current applicants, the college was less concerned about boosting its overall number of applicants than about making sure candidates of great merit didn't miss out on Swarthmore and vice versa. He mentioned the hypothetical example of a high school student from a low-income family who works 10 or more hours a week and doesn't have ample time to do different essays for different schools.
"Sometimes asking too much is asking too much," he said in an interview on Friday.
But will Swarthmore's applicants this year give quite as much thought to its suitability for them, to whether it's the right home? I'm betting not.
When it's a snap for a student to apply to yet one more college and each school is simply another desirable cereal on a top shelf that he or she is determined to reach, there's inadequate thought to a tailored match, which is what the admissions process should strive for. It's what the measure of success should be.
That was the feeling expressed by a group of counselors and consultants in a thread of Facebook comments last July about colleges doing away with supplemental essays.
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text: Humanities › Issues Derrick Todd Lee Profile of the Baton Rouge Serial Killer Share Flipboard Email Print Erik S. Lesser / Getty Images Issues Crime & Punishment Serial Killers Basics Criminals & Crimes Prevention & Safety Investigations & Trials The U. S. Government U.S. Foreign Policy U.S. Liberal Politics U.S. Conservative Politics Women's Issues Civil Liberties The Middle East Terrorism Race Relations Immigration Animal Rights Canadian Government View More Table of Contents Expand Childhood Years Teenage Years Marriage Money Creates More Problems Collette Walker A Lost Opportunity Third Side of Derrick Todd Lee Victims of Derrick Todd Lee Possible Victims Too Many Murders and Serial Killers Racial Profiling by Charles Montaldo Charles Montaldo is a writer and former licensed private detective who worked with law enforcement and insurance firms investigating crime and fraud. Updated January 24, 2019 Derrick Todd Lee, also known as the Baton Rouge Serial Killer, prowled communities of south Louisiana for years before his capture and eventual conviction in two of at least seven cases of rape and murder of women in 2002 and 2003. Childhood Years Derrick Todd Lee was born on November 5, 1968, in St. Francisville, Louisiana to Samuel Ruth and Florence Lee. Samuel Ruth left Florence soon after Derrick was born. For Florence and the children, having Ruth out of the picture was good. He suffered from mental illness and eventually ended up in a mental institution after being charged with attempted murder of his ex-wife. Florence later married Coleman Barrow who was a responsible man that raised Derrick and his sisters as if they were his own children. Together they taught their children the importance of education and to follow the teachings of the Bible. Lee grew up like many children in small towns around south Louisiana. His neighbors and play pals were mostly from his extended family. His interest in school was limited to playing in the school band. Lee struggled academically, often being outshined by his younger sister who was a year younger than him but advanced in school faster. His IQ, ranging from below 70 to 75, made it challenging for him to maintain his grades. By the time Lee turned 11 he had been caught peeping into the windows of girls in his neighborhood, something he continued to do as an adult. He also had a liking for torturing dogs and cats. Teenage Years At the age of 13, Lee was arrested for simple burglary. He was already known to the local police because of his voyeurism, but it wasn't until he was 16 that his anger issues got him in real trouble. He pulled a knife on a boy during a fight. Charged with attempted second-degree murder, Lee's rap sheet was slowing beginning to fill up. At age 17 Lee was arrested for being a Peeping Tom, but even though he was a high school drop out with multiple complaints and arrests, he managed to stay out of going to a juvenile detention home. Marriage In 1988 Lee met and married Jacqueline Denise Sims and the couple had two children, a boy named after his father Derrick Todd Lee, Jr. and in 1992 a girl, Dorris Lee. Soon after their marriage, Lee pled guilty to unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Over the next few years, he drifted in and out of two worlds. In one world, he was the responsible father who worked hard at his construction job and took his family on weekend outings. In the other world, he cruised the local bars, dressed in dapper attire and spent time drinking and having extramarital affairs with women. Jacqueline knew about his infidelity, but she was devoted to Lee. She also became used to his being arrested. The times he spent in prison became almost as a welcomed relief compared to the volatile atmosphere he created when he was at home. Money Creates More Problems In 1996 Jacqueline's father was killed in a plant explosion and she was awarded a quarter of a million dollars. With the financial boost, Lee was now able to dress better, buy cars, and spend more money on his girlfriend Casandra Green. But the money was spent as quickly as it came in, and by 1999 Lee was back to living off of his earned wages—except now he had another mouth to feed. Casandra had given birth to their son who they named Dedrick Lee in July of the same year. Collette Walker In June 1999, Collette Walker, 36, of St. Francisville, La., filed stalking charges against Lee after he muscled his way into her apartment, trying to convince her that the two should date. She did not know him and managed to ease him out of her apartment. He left her with his phone number and suggested that she give him a call. Days later a friend who lived close to Collette asked her about Lee who she had seen lurking around her apartment. On another occasion, Collette caught him peeping into her window and called the police. Even with his history of being a Peeping Tom and various other arrests, Lee did very little time for the charges of stalking and unlawful entry. In a plea bargain, Lee pled guilty and received probation. Against the directions of the court he again went looking for Collette, but smartly she had moved. A Lost Opportunity Life was becoming stressful for Lee. The money was gone and finances were tight. He was arguing with Casandra a lot, and in February 2000 the fighting escalated to violence. She started the proceedings to get a protective order prohibiting Lee from getting near her. Three days later he caught up with her in a bar parking lot and violently assaulted her. Casandra pressed charges, and his probation was revoked. He spent the following year in prison until his release in February 2001. He was placed under house arrest and was required to wear monitoring equipment. In May he was found guilty of violating the terms of his parole by removing the equipment. Instead of having his probation revoked, he was given a legal slap on the hand and not returned to prison. Once again the opportunity to remove Derrick Todd Lee from society was lost, a decision that likely haunts those who made it. Third Side of Derrick Todd Lee When Derrick Todd Lee committed his first or last rape and murder of an unsuspecting woman is unknown. What is known is that in 1993 he allegedly attacked two teens who were necking in a parked car. Equipped with a six-foot harvesting tool, he was accused of hacking away at the couple, only stopping and fleeing as another car approached. The couple survived and six years later, the girl, Michelle Chapman, picked Lee out of a lineup as her attacker. Lee's raping and killing spree would last another 10 years, with DNA evidence eventually linking him to seven victims who suffered from his vicious attacks. Victims of Derrick Todd Lee April 2, 1993 - A teenaged couple were parked in an isolated area when they were attacked by a large man who hacked at them with a six-foot harvesting tool. Both survived and the girl, Michelle Chapman, identified Derrick Todd Lee as the attacker in a police line-up in 1998. Other victims include: April 18, 1998 - Randi Merrier 28September 24, 2001 - Gina Wilson Green, 41January 14, 2002 - Geralyn DeSoto, 21May 31, 2002 - Charlotte Murray Pace, 21July 9, 2002 - Diane AlexanderJuly 12, 2002 - Pamela Kinamore, 44November 21, 2002 - Dene Colomb, 23March 3, 2003 - Carrie Lynn Yoder Visit the victims of Derrick Todd Lee page for more information about how the victims lived and how they died. Possible Victims August 23, 1992 - Connie Warner of Zachary, LA. was bludgeoned to death with a hammer. Her body was found on Sept. 2, near the Capital Lakes in Baton Rouge, La. So far no evidence has linked Lee to her murder. June 13, 1997 - Eugenie Boisfontaine lived on Stanford Ave., near the Louisiana State University campus when she was murdered. Her body was discovered nine months later under a tire along the edge of Bayou Manchac. There has been no evidence linking Lee to the murder. Too Many Murders and Serial Killers Investigations into the several unsolved murder cases of women in Baton Rouge was going nowhere. There are many reasons why Derrick Todd Lee, who is somewhat mentally challenged, managed to avoid getting caught. Here are just a few: Derrick Todd Lee stayed on the move. In the 10 years it is known that he committed rape and murder, he was also constantly changing jobs, moving to different cities in south Louisiana and doing time in and out of prison. It was not until he focused on areas around LSU and left the bodies of two of his victims at a boat launch at Whiskey Bay that investigators moved from solving murders to looking for a serial killer.Communications among detectives from one city to another were rare and Lee jumped from one parish to another to strike and kill.From 1991 to 2001 there were 53 unsolved murders of women in Baton Rouge. The women came from all different backgrounds and ethnicities, as did the way that they died. The city was on high alert and the government was on the hot seat.In August 2002 the Baton Rouge area Multi-Agency Task Force was formed and communications between parish detectives broadened. But instead of catching a killer, the task force ended up having more murders to solve. For the next two years, 18 more women were found dead and the only leads police had headed them in the wrong direction. What investigators did not know at the time, or did not tell the public is that there were two, maybe three serial killers responsible for many of the murders. Racial Profiling When it came to discovering and capturing Derrick Todd Lee, serial killer profiling did not work. He was black and most serial killers are white males.Most serial killers pick victims of their own race. Lee killed both black and white women.Most serial killers use the method of killing like a signature so that they receive credit for the kill. Lee used different methods. Lee did do one thing that fit the profile of a serial killer—he kept trinkets from his victims. In 2002 a composite sketch of the suspected serial killer was released to the public. The picture was of a white male with a long nose, long face, and long hair. As soon as the picture was released the task force became inundated with phone calls and the investigation became bogged down on following up on tips. It was not until May 23, 2003, the Baton Rouge area Multi-Agency Task Force released a sketch of a man wanted for questioning about attacks on a woman in St. Martin Parish. He was described as a clean-cut, light-skinned black male with short brown hair and brown eyes. It was said that he was probably in his late 20s or early 30s. Finally, the investigation was on track. Around the same time as the new sketch was released, DNA was being collected in parishes where there were unsolved murders of women. At the time Lee was living in West Feliciana Parish and was asked to give a swab. Not only did his criminal history interest investigators, but so did his appearance, which resembled the newly distributed composite sketch. Investigators asked for a rush job on Lee's DNA, and they had their answer within a few weeks. Lee's DNA matched samples taken from Yoder, Green, Pace, Kinamore, and Colomb. Lee and his family fled Louisiana on the same day that he volunteered his DNA. He was caught in Atlanta and returned to Louisiana a day after his arrest warrant was issued. In August 2004 he was found guilty of murder in the second degree of Geralyn DeSoto and was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. In October 2004 Lee was found guilty of the rape and murder of Charlotte Murray Pace and was sentenced to death by lethal injection. In 2008, the Louisiana Supreme Court upheld his conviction and the sentence of death. Lee was awaiting execution on death row at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, Louisiana. At age 47, Derrick Todd Lee was transferred to the Lane Memorial Hospital in Zachary, Louisiana, from death row for emergency treatment and died on January 21, 2016. Continue Reading


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The 35th annual Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Challenger Tour Bull Ride will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 4-6 in Park Rapids.
Jokela ProWest produces Minnesota's largest PBR sanctioned bull ride in the nation over the Fourth of July week.
"It will be the most dynamic PBR we've ever done in Park Rapids," said Randy Jokela of Jokela ProWest, including more prize money to be awarded. "We're making this 35th annual event something to remember."
Ticket sales begin Thursday, June 20. Go to www.parkrapidsbullride.com for tickets and information.
Fans who follow the PBR on CBS and other national networks will recognize the same top cowboys and bulls at the Challenger Tour Bull Ride. Park Rapids has become legendary for its hospitality, all-American holiday atmosphere and energized crowds. The nation's top bull riders mark this event down each year as a must-attend event. It's a retreat from the heat of venues in states like Texas and Arkansas.
This year, riders in the top 40 of the Built Ford Tough Series have the opportunity to compete for points in events in the Touring Pro Division, which includes Park Rapids. This means Park Rapids has a chance of getting some of the best current bull riders in the world.
The bulls are second to none. Many of the bulls come from Chad Berger in Mandan, N.D., along with other contractors. Many of the bulls used in Park Rapids qualify for the PBR bull riding finals in Las Vegas. There will be about 50 bull rides per night, along with new contestants all three days.
In addition to seeing live, heart-stopping action as cowboys go after that eight-second, scoring ride, audiences return year after year to enjoy the pageantry of the opening ceremonies, Moto X freestyle aerial shows and nightly concerts/dances. Kids' day is Thursday, July 4.
Registration for kids' sheep riding, for 5- to 7 year-olds, will be taken online on a first-come, first-served basis.
Parking is free.
The gates open at 5 p.m. with shows beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The 35th annual Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Challenger Tour Bull Ride will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 4-6 in Park Rapids.


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The Clarins Instant Concealer has been getting a lot of hype in the beauty blogging world and I was intrigued to see if it lived up to expectations. Although I love my Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage for pin point concealing blemishes, I find it too dense and the texture too hard for under my eyes and I was on the look out for something new and I have definitely found it! I think that all the hype that surrounds the Clarins Instant Concealer is justified and it is well worth the investment.
I actually have Shade 01 and 02 as the sales assistant assured me that 02 would work better under the eyes and over the rest of my complexion. As you can see above the two shades are very different so I would definitely recommend getting matched in store! However after loving the formula so much I went back for the 01 to add more highlight under the eyes. The formula is very pigmented and a little really does go along way! Although it is a liquid formula it does cover really well and I love the glowing and hydrating finish that it gives. Also the high water content means it does not settle into fine lines - an absolute bonus! I find the formula to be perfect for under the eyes as well as any large areas of discolouration - like my chin, which always suffered from redness. Despite loving the glow - as I find many concealers too matte - sometimes it can be a little too much on my forehead or chin but that is easily rectified with a little powder.
Some people have said that at £21 this is a pricey concealer and although I do agree it does seem a lot, it is definitely worth it. Also you get 15ml and the smallest amount is needed therefore it will last a very long time. I would just recommend swatching berfore parting with your money as there is a big difference between shades!


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Taylors Wines
Taylors Wines selected Valmont to fit out its new two-level head office premises at the recently redeveloped Woolstores complex located in the epicentre of Sydney's booming urban renewal suburb, Alexandria.
The brief was to create a contemporary, multi-functional 'cellar door' environment showcasing the brand in a modern and sophisticated way. Office space had to preserve the heritage aspects of the building while also creating a collaborative work space for the entire team with designated work stations for individual departments, modern kitchen facilities and a dedicated, immersive wine tasting area.
Valmont collaborated closely with the Taylors Wines project team, who provided a clear list of requirements for the space, while entrusting the design team to provide creative suggestions to best utilise the space for improved functionality.
Although the heritage of the Woolstores site provided some constraints in customisation and use of space, the design was still able to utilise structural elements, open expanses, original timber trusses and recycled floor boards, to interpret the history and appeal of the warehouse environment with a modern edge. The brand's premium positioning was reflected through appropriate materials and custom finishings were designed to complete the space, including brass door handles and a bespoke table for the boardroom to suit the size and shape of the room.
Finishing touches include an aerial view of the Taylors Wines vineyards transformed into a feature wall in the main foyer, a 'cellar door' reception area showcasing the Taylors Wines portfolio through interesting design and customisable chalk work, and a multi-functional tasting room and event space, with the ability to close the area using bi-fold dividers.
The outcome truly captures the unique characteristics of the Taylors brand, with every detail drawing inspiration from the special qualities of this family brand, from history and location to portfolio and packaging. Weaved throughout is a sense of family – unlike stepping into a typical office space, staff and visitors find themselves in more of a welcoming family home, with an open environment and personal touches throughout.
About Taylors Wines
Taylors Wines is a 3rd generation, family-owned wine company based in Clare Valley, South Australia. From its first vineyards in the 1950s, Taylors continues to produce a range of excellent wines and win coveted Australian and international awards.


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LA PLATA, Md. (January 4, 2012)—Career educator and Charles County Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Ronald G. Cunningham passed away suddenly on Dec. 31, 2011. Cunningham, who was a former teacher, principal and regional administrator, served as Charles County Public Schools associate and deputy superintendent for the past 14 years.
Mr. Cunningham was my colleague and personal friend. He was the person who handled the day-to-day operations of the school system and supervised the principals. Most of all, he was student-centered. He loved children and made sure that the best interest of children was at the core of each decision. Mr. Cunningham was well respected, and we are saddened by his death. This is a tremendous loss for the students and staff of Charles County Public Schools and for Charles County, Superintendent James E. Richmond said.
Mr. Cunningham started his career with Charles County Public Schools in 1994 as a regional administrator. In 1997, he was appointed associate superintendent of schools and in 2005 was named as deputy superintendent.
Mr. Cunningham began his career in education in 1964 as a social studies teacher at Crossland High School in Prince Georges County. He also taught at Surrattsville High School before moving into administrative positions. From 1979 to 1994, he served in various administrative positions in Prince George's County Public Schools, including 10 years as a high school principal. He served as principal at Bladensburg High School from 1984-1988 and at High Point High School in Beltsville from 1988-1994.
Mr. Cunningham earned his bachelor's degree from Indiana State College in Pennsylvania and his master's degree from Georgetown University. Additionally, he earned his administrative certification in education from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Recently, Mr. Cunningham was honored as the 2011 Maryland School Counselor Association (MSCA) Advocate of the Year for his support for counselors and their work.
Mr. Cunningham lived in Charles County for more than 35 years.
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This Tex Mex Taco Pasta reminds me of dishes that I ate while spending many years in the Southwest. Because of the years I spent living close to the border, I grew to love, and even crave, Mexican Food. I am always on the lookout for great recipes that have the perfect blend of spicy and hot!
When I go home to El Paso, I find myself going to all of the little "hole in the wall" restaurants that I knew would serve true Mexican Food. I am not really sure they would serve this dish, but it reminds me enough of "home" that I love it.
This recipe for Tex-Mex Taco Pasta may not be something that would be served in one of the little Mom & Pop restaurants that I go to, but it does have the flavor of the food that they serve.
- 1 lb. ground beef (you could use ground turkey or chicken)
- Taco Seasoning (you can use the packet or create your own - look for my recipe on the blog)
- 1 (15 oz.) can Rotel, or store brand Rotel
- 1 (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz.) can sweet corn, drained
- 1/2 lb. farfalle (bow tie) pasta
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and prepare pasta as directed.
- In a high-rimmed skillet, brown ground beef or medium-high heat and drain off excess grease. Season with taco seasoning (preparing as directed on packet) and simmer for 5 minutes. To the meat mixture, stir in Rotel, black beans, and corn. Turn the heat off and over with a lid.
- Drain pasta and return to pot. Add in the meat mixture and stir. Pour in the cream and toss in the cheese and stir with a wooden spoon until the cheese has completely melted.
- Ladle post into bowls and top with chopped cilantro
I was able to keep this dish at around $5.00 by using hamburger that was on sale and by using a homemade spice mixture. My goal is to always buy protein, no matter what type, that is under $2.50 per pound. I use 1 pound or less for each meal that serves four. To round this dish out, I add a salad or a steamed vegetable. If I don't have veggies on hand, I can always offer a serving of fresh fruit.
If you are looking for more money saving tips, take a minute to read my Grocery Store Budget Busters article or my Healthy Organic Foods on a Budget article. I think you will enjoy them.
We are all looking for easy and inexpensive meals to make for our family. Of course, the most important thing is that they love the way the meal tastes.
There is something special about seeing your family smile when they try a new dish, isn't there?
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EVENT DATE: Mar 18, 2018
The Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York is an official charity partner of the 2018 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon!
When you support Team EFMNY, you are helping us raise epilepsy awareness and further our Into The Light programs, which are free of charge, open to all and serve to empower individuals and families affected by epilepsy and seizure disorder. These programs let others know they are not alone, and assist those navigating through life with epilepsy by providing information on access to treatments, resources and a supportive community.
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Data loggers and building performanceDownload Now
"I just think the only way we are really going to get to the point we need to get to is to start collecting the real data."
This comment, made in 2009 by New York Public Service Commission chairman Garry Brown, conveys a growing sentiment about the need for solid, objective data on building energy performance.
When it comes to determining actual building performance, it all comes down to data. Data takes the guesswork out of energy management, and drives decisions as to what energy conservation measures need to be taken in a facility.
Portable data loggers are ideal tools for collecting building performance data. These affordable, compact devices can help establish energy performance baselines, and reveal a buildings performance under real-world, rather than modeled, circumstances.
They offer fine-tuned visual performance feedback, measuring changes in temperature and energy use when people enter and exit a building, turn on and off lights, or run heating and cooling systems. They can also be used to help ensure that indoor air quality and comfort are maintained in a building.


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Owner: Zions Bank
Architect: Prescott Muir Architects
Location: Daybreak, Utah
Size: 3,460 square feet
As Utah's oldest financial institution, Zions Bank was a welcome addition to the Daybreak community. The branch has three drive-up windows, a 24-hour ATM, and a night depository. Interior space consists of a branch manager office, work space, an employee break room, safe deposit boxes, a vault, and a large lobby leading to four teller windows.
Wadman has completed 10 construction projects for Zions Bank including new construction and tenant improvements.


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Allegiant Travel Company is a leading leisure travel company, providing air transportation services to small, underserved cities in the United States.
Allegiant's annual immigration volume grew 4x from 2013 to 2015, with the company's total headcount growing from 1,600 to 2,800 employees (+75%). As a result the immigration function was overwhelmed with immigration-related tasks (e.g. signatures, email coordination, file storage), even with the support of outside counsel. The time spent on immigration management reduced the time their Talent Services team could spend on other key initiatives.
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"Do you want me to go with you because I'm arm candy?"
And the beautiful part.
this is why I love your blog!!! lol!ReplyDelete
that is a hoot!ReplyDelete
Have a fun Sunday looking good!ReplyDelete
Thank you Regina. I shall try with all my might. :)ReplyDelete
Obviously he is trying to cover up the fact you *are* arm candy !!! LOL - I don't have a love for nascar either !!!...Isn't it stitch in public week ?????ReplyDelete
May the force be with you, Lori. I hope it ends quickly and then he treats you to margaritas afterwards for suffering through this with him!ReplyDelete
I hate NASCAR also. And my husband loves it. Also he owns a race car. He drag races and I have never even seen him race his car. He asks me all the time. I will have to see if he wants me as arm candy.ReplyDelete
Of course you're arm candy! And there is nothing entertaining about a bunch of cars turning left over and over. Hope you survive!ReplyDelete
This is hysterical! The only thing that would be funnier is if you wore a fancy hat to the race ... you know, like at the Kentucky Derby. That would teach him!ReplyDelete
Ew...not a fan of NASCAR either...or any kind of car racing. Don't quite see the point. Fortunately no one in my family likes it - thank goodness.
Good story! Have fun...
I hate NASCAR and you are the sweetest kind of arm candy.ReplyDelete
aw I hope it wasn't terrible. Do tell!ReplyDelete


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SAVORY CHICKEN SOUP WITH SHRIMP BALLS & STRAW MUSHROOMS-Serves 6 to 8
6 ounces raw, shelled deveined shrimp
l ounce pork suet or fat from pork chops
l/2 teaspoon cornstarch
l/2 teaspoon salt
l/4 teaspoon black pepper
l/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
l egg white
l-1/2 cups canned straw mushrooms
l tablespoon peanut or other vegetable oil
6 cups chicken stock
2 slices of fresh ginger,1/4" thick,or 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
l-1/2 teaspoons dry white wine or dry sherry
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
6 green onions, cut into diagonal shreds
l. Pat shrimp dry and chop into a fine paste with pork suet. Mix
with salt, pepper, sesame oil, cornstarch & egg white. Form into small balls.
2. In large wok or stockpot heat l tablespoon oil. Add stock, wine, ginger and salt. Bring to a boil and add mushrooms and shrimp balls. Cook over high heat until shrimp balls float to top. Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with the green onion shreds.
1 lb. angel hair or thin spaghetti
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2/3 cup grated Parmiggiano Reggiano cheese, plus more for topping
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
24 jumbo raw shrimp, defrosted if frozen
salt, pepper, olive oil and Italian seasoning
and brush it with olive oil, then place the shrimp on top, basting
with olive oil and seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder and
Italian herbs. Grill just until done, about 2 minutes per side, then
take off the grill and reserve.
Here is a Traditional Honey cake that Jewish people prepare for the Jewish New Year, which begins this year at sundown this coming Wednesday, September 4. If you eat this cake, you will be sure to have a sweet year! I always quadruple the recipe to share with friends and family. We also enjoy dipping slices of apple into honey for the same reason. You don't have to be Jewish to love this cake!
HONEY CAKE FOR JEWISH NEW YEAR - MAKES 2 9" X 4" X 3" Loves, or more
1 and 3/4 cups honey
1 cup coffee
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
3 and 1/2 cups flour
dash of salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice, OR cardamom or cloves or nutmeg
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1. Bring the honey to a gentle boil then cool. Add the coffee. Reserve.
2. Beat the eggs until light and lemon-colored, then add the oil gradually, beating well to blend. Beat in the sugar gradually.
3. Sift together the dry ingredients, then add them to the egg mixture alternately with the honey-coffee mixture, about one third at a time, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix well. Add nuts.
4. Pour batter into greased pan(s) and bake in a preheated 325°F. oven for about 1 hour, or until cake tester comes out clean when inserted into center. Invert onto a cooling rack to cool in the pan, then loosen around edges and remove from pan. This cake keeps well and freezes well. Can be doubled, tripled, etc. Depending on the size of your pans, you could get enough batter for a few extra small cakes.
Aunt Betty's End of Summer Chowder-Serves 8
My Aunt Betty was a phenomenal cook, and we always enjoyed this flavorful soup chockfull of summer's bounty! It is rich, but worth it! If you prep all the ingredients ahead, it's a snap to put this together.
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium onions, diced
1 sweet red pepper, diced
4 large tomatoes, peeled (immerse in boiling water for 30 seconds, then drain), cut in half and remove seeds with your thumb
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
4 ears of corn, kernels cut off the cob
1-1/2 cups or more whipping cream, to thin to desired consistency
sugar, salt and pepper to taste
fresh herbs, coarsely chopped-thyme, oregano, basil
It's tomato season, and here's a delicious way to enjoy them!
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons)cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons cold solid vegetable shortening
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
4 large firm-ripe tomatoes (about 2 pounds) sliced 1/3" thick
1 teaspoon salt, DIVIDED
1 cup fresh basil leaves, firmly packed, plus basil sprigs for garnish
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 lb. (4 ounces) whole-milk mozzarella, coarsely grated
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
liquid vegetable oil to brush tomatoes
1. Make the crust: In a large bowl blend the flour, butter, shortening and salt with a pastry blender or two forks until mixture resembles small peas. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water, enough to form a dough, tossing mixture just until water is incorporated. Knead dough lightly with heel of hand on a flat work surface for a few seconds to distribute the fats evenly, then form into a ball. Flatter slightly, dust with flour, wrap in plastic wrap and chill 1 hour or up to overnight.
2. When dough is chilled, roll into a 1/8" thick round on a floured surface and fit into a 9" tart pan with a removeable bottom. Prick shell lightly with a fork, cover with plastic wrap and chill again for 30 minutes to prevent shrinkage in baking.
3. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove shell from refrigerator, line with foil, fill with raw rice, dried beans or pie weights and bake 15 minutes. This French technique is called blind baking. Remove the foil and weights carefully, then bake shell for 4 to 5 minutes more, or until pale golden color. Let cool in its pan on a rack.
4. Make the filling: Sprinkle the tomato slices on both sides lightly with ½ the salt and let them drain on paper towels. In a food processor puree the basil leaves with the ricotta. Add the eggs and blend to combine. Add remaining ½ teaspoon salt, the mozzarella, Parmesan and pepper. Pulse until just combined. Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels and line bottom of the partially-baked shell with the end slices, then spoon the cheese mixture over the tomato layer, smoothing the mixture. Arrange remaining tomato slices in one layer, overlapping them slightly. Brush tomatoes with vegetable oil, then bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until cheese mixture is set. Transfer to a rack and let it stand for 10 minutes, then place tart pan on an overturned bowl or large glass and outer rim will fall down onto counter without burning your arms. Garnish tart with the basil sprigs if desired and serve hot or at room temperature.
Here is an easy but delicious way to serve brunch. The recipe is a make-ahead, so you only have to put it into the oven just before your guests arrive. Prepare a simple fruit plate and some store-bought rolls and you'll have a meal to be proud of!
2 packages (13 ounces each) frozen cheese blintzes
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
4 large eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 9" x 13" glass or ceramic casserole melt the butter in the microwave, covering with waxed paper to avoid splattering.
2. Place the frozen blintzes in the casserole in one layer.
3. In a large bowl beat the eggs vigorously with a whisk. Add the sugar, sour cream and vanilla. Transfer to a large pyrex measuring cup for ease of pouring and pour over the blintzes in casserole. (Can prepare a day ahead and refrigerate overnight, covered.)
4. Bake in the preheated oven 45 minutes or until golden and puffed, then serve right away.
Spring is here, and we've got a great simple dinner option for you!
6 cloves garlic, mashed
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cups fresh chopped tomatoes (Roma are very good in this dish)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 small carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch matchstick pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch matchstick pieces
1 bunch broccoli, cut into flowerettes
2 small zucchini, cut into 2 inch matchstick pieces
1/3 lb. snow peas, washed and ends cut on diagonal
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
12 ounces fettucine pasta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
1. Bring a large pot of water (that has a colander insert if possible) to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large skillet saute the garlic in the olive oil for about 2 minutes, but do not brown. Add the tomatoes and wine and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add the basil and red onions, cover and remove from heat.
2. When the water is boiling, blanch the vegetables in the following order: first put in the carrots. After 1 minute add the red pepper and broccoli. After 1 more minute add the zucchini and snow peas. Drain and add the vegetables to the tomato-wine sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste, cover and reserve.
3. Meanwhile, in another large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Toss the pasta with 3 tablespoons of the cheese and some of the cooking water to keep it from sticking. Top with the vegetables and toss. Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and serve immediately with Focaccia bread.
Here's an easy recipe for Saint Patty's Day. Grill some lamb chops, add a green salad, and you've struck gold!
6 medium all-purpose potatoes, about 2 pounds, peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3 cups green cabbage, chopped
3 scallions, green part included, chopped
3 tablespoons or more water
about 3/4 cup milk, warmed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1. Place potatoes in large saucepan, cover with salted water and bring to a boil. Simmer until fork-tender, about 25 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and cook the cabbage and scallions 3 to 4 minutes, stirring. Add 3 tablespoons water, cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes until cabbage is soft, stirring occasionally.


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Thursday, September 25, 2014
Cowl Neck Jumper Dress and Sweater - Tester Roundup
Once again, everything the testers came up with was AMAZING! Check out all the different looks that they created using our newest pattern release
Thank you all again for you hard work :)
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
New Cowl Neck Dress and Sweater pattern Now Available
We have had so many requests for this pattern in a larger size...and it is finally here!
The dress/sweater also comes with a short sleeve option now
As an added bonus we are including the Butterfly appliques used to make the grey dress below
This pattern is such a FAST sew and with these new added options, I think it will become a staple for your fall/winter sewing!
ps - Love the belts pictured??? watch for the tutorial coming soon so you can make your own :)
For those of you who have purchased the previous version of this dress - we are offering the smaller size set (12m-5t) as a FREE upgrade, just email us with your original order number and we will send you the new pattern.
~ Christine
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text: Luke Fang is an accomplished collaborative pianist and soloist. Quite active as a collaborative pianist, Luke has performed with numerous instrumentalists and vocalists in recitals including performances at University of South Carolina, Meredith College, College of Charleston, Clemson University, and Grey Walls recital Hall in Raleigh, North Carolina. While obtaining his master's in Piano Performance at the University of South Carolina, Luke was the rehearsal pianist for Opera at USC, and performed in Opera at USC productions, and served as musical director for the Sidney Palmer One Act Operas. He is in frequent demand as an accompanist both in classical and sacred music, and currently serves as church pianist for a church in Lexington, South Carolina.


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of America's great trails
Trailsnet.com is a network of trails on the internet. The trailsnet website & blog has important trail information, trail photos, trail maps, and descriptions of trails all over the country. Please visit our new website at www.Trailsnet.com. You can also find Trailsnet on Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
New Trail Poll
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I've hiked part of the Pacific Crest Trail, a bit of the Continental Divide Trail, and a small piece of the North Country Trail. It's always exciting to be on a trail that you know runs for hundreds and hundreds of miles. Even if you only do a few of those miles, there is a sense that you are a part of something bigger. Thanks for posting, and thanks for the mention!
- October 2, 2011 at 9:01 PM
- trailsnet said...
My pleasure Steve. As you know, I'm a huge fan of the distance trails also.
- October 3, 2011 at 9:33 AM


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I read a lot of textbooks and scientific journal articles in graduate school, but my favorite psychology books were the ones that were written for the masses. Here're the 10 essential books I read that informed everything I write about on this site.
1. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions: While this isn't focused on psychology, the idea of paradigm shifts has heavily influenced how I understand movements within psychology and other sciences.
2. The Story of Psychology: This book brings to life all of the major figures of psychology in vivid detail. It is my first resource whenever I prepare to teach a new class.
3. Phantoms in the Brain: Probing the Mysteries of the Human Mind: While many prefer Oliver Sack's texts, I find Ramachandran's stories about neuroscience to be more engrossing and better explained.
4. The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference: The best explanation for how and why trends, fads, and memes occur.
5. Remembering Satan: A Tragic Case of Recovered Memory: The intersection of magic, religion, criminal investigations, and social/cognitive/clinical psychology.
6. The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil: Zimbardo delves into the dark side of social behavior as well as the psychology of heroism.
7. Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment: Seligman's classic shifted my perspective from focusing on what is wrong to what is right in one's life. If you are new to positive psychology, I recommend reading his updated book.
8. An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness: A moving personal account into the seduction of mania, the darkness of depression, and the stigma of mental illness.
9. Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard: The basic model of "directing the rider", "motivating the elephant", and "shaping the path" is a great summary of everything we know about behavior change.
10. The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation: Deeply partisan, though a great breakdown of how emotions and logic are needed to create powerful messages of persuasion.
What's on your list of essential psychology texts?


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Minnesota Vikings kicker Kai Forbath doesn't appear to have the most fond memories of FedEx Field in Landover, Md.
The Vikings go up against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, the team Forbath was on for the first four years of his career. That means he has intimate knowledge of the playing surface at FedEx Field.
It commonly regarded as one of the worst in the NFL, and Forbath did not hold back when asked about it.
"It's dirt and they spray paint it green," Forbath said, via the St. Paul Pioneer Press' Chris Tomasson. "It's just not good grass.
"The field isn't the best, but fortunately I've kicked there enough times to where I feel comfortable going out there. It's not an unknown surface to me. I heard it's not in the best shape now, but we'll see. … I had an issue with it when I was there, and I've heard it hasn't changed much."
Washington released Forbath one game into the 2015 season, and spent 10 games as the New Orleans Saints' kicker. He had a tough year and was released in September of the next year. The Vikings signed him in November of 2016, and he has missed only one field goal attempt since then.
FedEx Field has quite a few problems for a stadium that opened up in 1997. Not only is the grass always an issue, but when the Dallas Cowboys visited in Week 8, rain was leaking into the press box.
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Call for Art: The Green Show/
Ocelot Print Shop is currently accepting print submissions for "The Green Show." Green has many connotations – it's a color, it's environmental, it signifies something new. This exhibition is open to interpretation – what does "Green" mean to you?
"The Green Show" will be exhibited at Ocelot Print Shop during Art X, a ten-day art festival in Detroit featuring performances, installations, workshops, and more.
Exhibition dates: April 25 - May 21, 2015
Opening reception: Saturday, April 25, 2015, noon to 4pm, at Ocelot Print Shop, during Art X's gallery stroll
Submissions: All entries must be submitted via email. Please include your name, phone number, and email address in your email submission. Any number of works can be submitted. Entries should be submitted to firstname.lastname@example.com
Submissions must be received no later than April 12, 2015. Artists will be notified of jurying results via email no later than April 15, 2015.
More information about The Green Show and submission details are here in this Call for Entries PDF! Please spread the word about the show!


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Report by Paula Antolini
April 7, 2017 7:22PM EDT
BHS Tri-M Music Honors Society Relay For Life Benefit Concert Is April 21st
The Bethel High School (BHS) Tri M Music Honor Society is putting on a Benefit Concert on April 21st!
Be sure to save the date and help spread the word so you can enjoy a concert put on by these talented students!
WHEN: April 21,2017, 6:30PM EDT
WHERE: Bethel High School Auditorium
Suggested donation $5.00.
Come support Tri-M's Relay For Life Team and enjoy great music performed by BethelHigh School students.


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What is a divorce?
In Australia marriage is defined as "the union of a man and a woman to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life". When that union has broken down with no reasonable prospect of a reconciliation the law allows for a mechanism to dissolve the union. This is known as a divorce. A divorce changes your legal status.
What are the grounds for divorce?
In Australia today there is only one ground for divorce, that is that the marriage has irretrievably broken down evidenced by 12 months separation. There is no longer any requirement to prove that either person was at fault.
How long do I have to be separated before I can file for divorce?
In order to establish that your marriage has broken down irretrievably, you must have been separated for a continuous period of 12 months immediately prior to filing the application for divorce.
Separation is established where:
There is an intention by one or both of you to sever the marital relationship;
You have acted as though the relationship has ended; and
Where only one person considers the relationship to be at an end, that person has communicated this intention to the other.
You do not need to physically live apart to prove that you consider your marriage to be at an end, however, the court must be satisfied that the couple has separated. If you are separated but are living under the same roof you will be required to provide additional information to the court to prove the separation.
Can we try living together again after separation?
To encourage reconciliation, the law allows you to live with your spouse again for up to 3 months without the need to re-set the continuous 12 month separation period. However, you must have lived separately for a total period of at least 12 months.
What if my marriage was short?
If the marriage has lasted for less than two years, the law requires you to have attempted reconciliation with the assistance of a counsellor. If you have not attended counselling you must seek permission from the court to apply for a divorce.
We have decided to get a divorce, what is the process?
You will then need to complete an Application for Divorce which will be filed with the Federal Circuit Court. The application can be made jointly or solely and a filing fee must be paid. Your lawyer can prepare the application on your behalf, or you can lodge online.
Upon filing of the application a hearing date will be set. The application must be served on the other party (unless it is a joint application).
If your application is successful, the court will grant a divorce order. The divorce order will automatically take effect one month after the order is granted.
Do I need to attend the hearing?
If you have made a joint application or there are no children of the marriage under the age of 18, you will not need to attend the hearing unless you would like to do so. If you have made a sole application and there are children of the marriage you must attend.
What about our children, property and assets?
A divorce order has the effect of ending a marriage only. It will not make arrangements for the parenting of children or the division of your property. Property settlement matters should generally be finalised within 12 months of the divorce order being granted. To deal with these issues we recommend that you speak to your lawyer as separate applications will need to be made.
Harwood Andrews family lawyers understand no two marriages are the same, and our expert Family Law team will be able to help you with the complexities that are unique to your situation.
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American Idol 7 - Boy's Night
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Something to look forward to every week! Finally! American Idol is back!! Woohoo!! Here are my take on their performances:
David Hernandez
Liked his voice - but since he was first - there were jitters.
Chikezie Eze
My Gosh - his performance was really boring. This is one of the forgettable ones for me. Sorry guys! And justifying his suit to Simon! He could have just flashed a smile and instead argued on it! First time for me to see this kind of answering back to Simon Cowell.
David Cook
This guy, I loved his performance!! I admit that I'm partial t rockers - and that's one of the main things why I thought his performance worked.
Jason Yaeger
I found it boring - it was like he was singing in a lounge. Simon's comment hit it right on.
Robbie Carrico
His perfomance was okay also. Nothing spectacular but just okay. Song choice was okay. Too many okay-s, okay?
David Archuleta
Loved his groove, loved his voice, loved his shy-ness! Loved everything about him!! He's so cute! I think he may just be 'it' for the boys. He can be packaged very well (when he wins) and he has a great great voice!! He knows how to romance the camera (remember Constantine?) thus - performance wise - very good!!
Danny Noriega
He has such a powerful voice - I know he'll do well in the competition but his performance was just okay for me. There was no 'wow' it was just okay. Found him a little bit 'ahem' with his retort to Simon's comment. Watch out kid!
Luke Menard
Performance was too plain. It was too safe. I have to agree with Simon on this one it was forgettable. It was like he was just singing in front of a mirror and not singing to impress.
Colton Berry
Very good voice! I wasn't able to catch his earlier audition though. He was just okay. I am starting to feel like most everyone's performance is bordering safe to boring.
Garrett Hayley
I like his voice but it was a dead performance (IMO) He could have done better - but I guess with the theme - it was kind of hard.
Jason Castro
It was cute and looked like he was enjoying his performance - but something's missing. I'm not sure what it was - but honestly - I wasn't impressed with his performance - at all. Contrary to the judges - it was not up to par. I think he can do better.
Michael Johns
He reminds me of Heath Ledger - obviously, he's Australian! Pitch problems (I think..) but overall - it worked out! He set such a good mood, looked great on stage - and the best thing was - he sang very very well!! This is the best performance for me. Reminds me of Chris Daughtry (who I absolutely love!)
Honestly - I was quite shocked to see some of the male contestants share a piece of their minds to Simon. I mean those kinds of things are not easy to forget! They're quite memorable! And some seem not to know how to take criticisms. Was it just me??
Top 3 in my book: David Archuleta, David Cook and Micheal Johns.
On a lighter note - I am soooooooo looking forward to tomorrow's performance! I am excited to see and her Carly, Amanda and Ramiele. I can't wait!!


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A licensed clinical mental health counselor has met or exceeded the following professional qualifications:
1. Earned a master's degree in counseling or a closely related mental health discipline
2. Completed a minimum of two years post-master's clinical work under the supervision of a licensed or certified mental health professional
3. Passed a state-developed or national licensure or certification examination. (AMHCA.org)
The goal of mental health counselors is to lead a client on a journey of growth and self-discovery that allows him or her to overcome obstacles, reach personal goals and lead a productive life. These professionals diagnose and treat psychological disorders, support clients through difficult life experiences and teach the skills and attitudes needed to bring about behavior change. By assisting clients with clinical conditions such as depression, substance abuse and anxiety, they help people to avoid the serious complications associated with untreated mental illness, which can include poverty, isolation, health problems and harm to self or others. (Mauer, innerbody.com)


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In my previous post yesterday I told you about a French documentary I will be part of and I also told you about a special boudoir photo session I did while the production team was filming. The actual shooting wasn't more than ELEVEN minutes, from the first to the last frame, and I want to make this post as a tribute to the amazing Hanna who delivered more than any photographer can ask for during that short time! And yes, I always try to be humble but Hanna, I think we are a great team!
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As Dunbar takes first steps, Chubby pushes Clarke for PGA Tour return
Chubby Chandler might be quietly mapping out the future of British Amateur champion Alan Dunbar but he's also working hard to give struggling Darren Clarke "a new lease of life" by persuading him to rejoin the PGA Tour next season and avoid the "soul-destroying" grind of the early season European Tour schedule.
The 44-year old Dungannon man, who missed his second major with injury since winning the Open when he withdrew from the Masters with a hamstring tear, is fully exempt on the US circuit until the end of 2016 thanks to his 2011 win at Sandwich.
Clarke has had a torrid time since that emotional day in Kent, sliding from 30th in the world to 223rd this week and playing well below his best.
This year he has teed it up just three events - in South Africa, Abu Dhabi and India - and Chandler wants him to avoid the morale-sapping prospect of sharing the practice ground with dozens of unknown young guns in Europe and take advantage of his golden years by playing more on the PGA Tour.
"I think he might well take up his PGA Tour membership up next year," said the ISM boss. "What he would have played in compared to what he has played? It's just so different.
"He's played the Tshwane Open in India and he has a full exemption in the US. He could have played events like the Honda or San Diego and he doesn't have to move to the US either.
"He can do it in two or three-week spells and still have a base at Old Palm in Florida or even at Grand Abaco in the Bahamas, which is his favourite place in the world and only 40 minutes from West Palm Beach.
"I think it would be great for him and give him a new lease of life and it's what I wanted him to do this year.
"It must be soul-destroying for him to get on a practice tee in Europe with a whole load of young lads from Iceland and Finland. It's a hard thing. At least here over here he knows the guys and they all know him. Guys like Rickie Fowler…"
Clarke's form has dipped considerably since his Open win and in the six majors, including this week's Masters, that have been staged post-Sandwich he has missed three cuts and withdrawn twice before the start with injuries.
"I feel sorry for him this week because he has practiced hard," Chandler said. "He is 44 and you don't have many more opportunities like this. He's missed two of the majors already since he won the Open. You want to be playing."
As for Dunbar, the 22-year old joined Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and their girlfriend/caddies Caroline Wozniacki and Kristin Stape in the par-three contest on the eve of the tournament with his mind firmly focussed on putting in a good performance in his last appearance before turning professional.
"It's great. It's Augusta," said the Rathmore man. "It's great. It's Augusta. I just came down and played a round on Sunday with John Carr and some other members."
Gesturing to the huge crowds gathered in front of the clubhouse and beyone, he said: "It was nice to come down and play before all the crowds got here and all this happens."
He's staying with the other five amateurs in the Crow's Nest and thoroughly enjoyed his drive down Magnolia Lane.
"It was quite nice. We drove quite slow," said the Portrush native, who has Ian Woosnam's former caddie, Portsmouth's Lee Adelly, on his bag.
As for the course, he impressed Irishman Carr with his play on Sunday, hitting the 15th with a drive and a five iron.
"The greens are very severe - a wee bit more severe than I thought they were going to be - but they are manageable if you keep it in the right place," he said.
He plans to take on the par-fives this week too, explaining: "Certainly 15. It's been on in two all week. The 13th is probably playing the hardest. You can get within range but we are driving through the fairway there.
"I can't shape it enough to get around the corner and the rough is a bit sticky so it is hard enough to get there. Right to left is not natural for me. If I hit a good one straight it's going into the rough."
The Augusta wow factor really hit home for Dunbar as he played nine holes with US Open champion Webb Simpson and Honda Classic winner Michael Thompson on Monday.
"I was nervous teeing up with those guys and then the crowd all came up through the gates," he said. "But I also played 18 holes with Graeme (McDowell, on Tuesday) and was a great help, telling me about the greens and where you want to be."
Dunbar has an invitation to tee it up at Jack Nicklaus' Memorial Tournament but whether he takes it up remains to be seen as he splits his time between the European Tour and the Challenge Tour for the first few months of his pro career.
His ambition this week is simply to "play well."
"I played a wee game today on the back nine and I was one under without finishing up at the last," he said on Tuesday evening. "There are birdies out there but you have to stay patient. It's a major and pars are good. We will see what happens."
As for his first event as a professional, he said: "I am not sure yet. We will sit down after this and sort it out."
He's likely to get several invitations to play on the main tour with Ireland, Sweden, Austria and the dual bagde Challegne Tour events such as Madeira and St Omer high on the agenda.
"It will be a bit of main tour and a bit of Challenge, see how he does on the main tour and if he doesn't quite cut it, still has time to get one of top 20 cards on Challenge Tour," Chandler said. "That's the idea. The great thing he is that he knows that it is a long game."


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Everything evil with US foreign policy expressed by US Senator Lindsey Graham in this stunning interview
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War-hawk US Senator Lindsey Graham went on Tucker Carlson tonight to explain his view of the world, and America's place in it.
Needless to say, Graham's world view is complete BS, full of hypocrisy and lies.
Carlson calls him out a bit on his nonsense explanation relating to "Russian hacking"…but after watching the video, we felt that the softball comments being lobbed by Graham could have been crushed out of the park by Carlson if he so wanted to.
It was very easy to pick apart the US Senator's rhetoric…and we are sure The Duran's readers will easily pick apart Graham's interview in the comment section below.
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Did you know that the human spine contains over 120 muscles, 220 ligaments and over 100 joints?[i] It's a seriously impressive part of the human body and acts as the central core which (quite literally) keeps us upright. Spinal care is important for us all, but if you have PsA then back care is crucial as the condition can affect the spine in one of the following two ways:[ii]
- Psoriatic Spondylitis: This affects up to 20% of people with PsA and, put simply, is inflammation in the joints between the vertebrae.
- Sacroiliitis: This occurs when the joints between the spine and pelvis are inflamed. It can be asymmetrical, meaning that pain might only be felt on one side of the body.
It's unclear exactly how many people with PsA could develop spinal issues, but if you're experiencing significant back pain or any unusual symptoms then it's important to flag these to your rheumatologist (or dermatologist or primary care physician – whoever you are next due to see), who'll decide on the best course of treatment or therapy. In the meantime, we've found some of the best everyday hacks to reduce pressure on your back and help to keep aches and pains in check.


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SMASH Global IV
Taglyan Complex
September 15, 6:30-11:00pm
"You have never been to an MMA production of this caliber."
Coming back to the City of Angels, 10 talented mixed martial artists will compete in 5 thrilling professional bouts sanctioned by the California State Athletic Commission. The winners will move one step closer to their place in MMA history, and the audience will have a front-row seat for all the action.
Guests will enjoy an exclusive red carpet entrance, celebrity meet and greet's, world-class plated dinner, hosted bar with creative cocktails, exquisite gardens, spectacular entertainment, state-of-the-art lighting, peerless service, and a wide array of networking opportunities. Come join us in the honoring of boxing legend and 13x world champion James "Lights Out" Toney, while raising funds and awareness to benefit The Discrimination Free Zone, an amazing nonprofit creating equality for all regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation and disabilities etc. Black tie suggested, formal attire required. Event is limited to 250 guests. VIP tables available for parties of 10. Please visit www.smash.global for more details.
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The Foam Rolling Routine You Need For Your Best Workout Ever
August 24, 2016
You've probably heard about the importance of foam rolling after your workout to get rid of muscle tension and knots.
But did you know that spending a few minutes with your foam roller before your workout is just as important? Yep, your foam roller can be a great tool for sending oxygen to the body, opening up your lungs, and creating space between your shoulder blades and spine.
Check out this pre-workout, two-minute foam rolling routine below and get ready to have your best workout ever.


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Hormones and aging
It is better to burn out than fade away. -Neil Young
It is better to wear out than to rust out. -Millard Fillmore
Hormones decline with age
It is no mystery that hormones decline with age. What is a big mystery is whether or not this decline is wholly or partially responsible for the decline in function that we experience as we age. Given the negative attitude of "mainstream" medicine and the FDA toward anti-aging therapies (as evidenced by their recent insistence on putting a "black box" on testosterone replacement), I can say with near certainty that there will be no large-scale, unbiased studies of the anti-aging potential of hormone replacement therapies.
I am embarking on a series of "experiments" on myself to "optimize" my levels of various hormones that decline with age. Through these interventions, I will be investigating the effects of various supplements, lifestyle changes, and even medications to optimize these hormone levels.
Which hormones decline with age?
Perhaps a better question is: "Which hormones don't decline with age?"
It is well documented that numerous hormones show significant decreases with age. Besides the well-known decreases in estrogens and progesterone in women and the decrease in testosterone in men, other hormones also show significant declines. Some of these are much more dramatic than the declines in sex steroids. Growth hormone, IGF-1, DHEA, T3, pregnenolone, and melatonin are notable in their decreases and their clear effect on proper biological function.
What is "optimal"?
There is no definition of optimal when it comes to hormone levels. Plain and simple. Much as I wish I could, I can't look at your labs and say that they are optimal. What works well for one person, may be too low or too high for the next person. That said, most of our hormones peak somewhere around 25 and then begin to decline. Some like DHEA decline precipitously, while others slowly "fade away" (testosterone in men is great example of that). So, I am going to make an rather arbitrary distinction that a 25 year-old level is "optimal". There is some scientific back up for this claim at least for growth hormone in both sexes and DHEA, estradiol, and progesterone in women.
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The holidays are approaching and for some of you, this means hosting your nearest and dearest at your home. Below are our fool-proof tips to keeping the stress at bay while still wowing your guests.
1. The more preparation beforehand=less stress for you once your guests arrive. Choose a menu that you can cook the night before or stick in the oven for several hours before your gathering begins. One pot and crock pot meals are ideal for large family gatherings, so you can place the finishing touches together in the kitchen but not be chained to the stove during your whole party.
2. Don't overthink the decor. Sometimes simple is best. Pick up some simple greenery from your local Trader Joes, throw in some taper candles, votives, and unique flatware and china. You don't need to put together professional floral arrangements to make a big impact.
3. Create an warm and cozy ambiance by curating a playlist (or just play Pandora) that sets the tone for the evening. While you don't want the music to overpower anything, your guests will appreciate casual tunes playing throughout the day.
4. Lay out your serving pieces several days prior to ensure every dish is accounted for. The last thing you want to do is scramble for a bowl and serving spoon for the mashed potatoes that are ready to be served.
5. Pre mix cocktails. Make it easier for yourself and instead of playing bartender, serve your guests festive drinks that were pre-made in a pitcher, so they can serve themselves and keep the festivities going.


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There are people out there who insist that to have a good website and to show up well in Google, that you have to blog. I'm not sure if it's true, but a lot of people worry. And certainly having a blog can help. Google likes websites that add and change content on a regular basis. This means that the sites are active. There's also a bit of weight given to how much content a site has, which means that over the long term, blogging can add a lot of content to your site, even if you just write short notes. But there are a lot of factors in Google's algorhims and they change regularly. There are blogs devoted to getting your website to show up on the top pages of Google. Many of them disagree with each other. They do agree that a blog helps but so does the length of time you've had your domain.
Not everyone has the time or inclination to write long blog posts. Some people find that short blog posts work well.
So what do I mean by a short blog post? Well, let's suppose John Doe, LAc writes a great blog post on his blog Acupuncture Clinic of the USA about acupuncture and holistic healing. His words reflect my own ideas and I want to share.
What I can't do:
- I can't copy and paste his article in its entirety
- I can't use the image that he used, unless I have purchased the same image from a stock photo site or I have permission from him to use his image.
- I can't claim his words as my own in any way shape or form.
What I can do:
- I can write a short article that says something like this, "Check out this article from John Doe LAc on acupuncture and holistic healing (insert link to the article here). I agree with his points but as I am not a great writer, I thought I'd let him say this in his own passionate words. Let me know what you think of the article."
- I can also write a longer article that may quote the article by John Doe. If I do this, to be really safe, if I quote once sentence, I probably want to write a bit longer article so Google knows that I have something original to say about this.
- I can add my own image to my site that goes with my own unique article.
What does this do for me or John Doe?
- It helps John Doe because he's got a nice targeted keyword link back to his site.
- It helps me add content to my site with out the agony of writing a long article on a subject I am interested in but don't want to write about.
- The question at the end allows me to open a dialogue with my patients and clients.
Another example might be someone quoting a post about acupuncture and insomnia. Maybe a final note would be something like, "Many of you have mentioned friends or family members who have trouble sleeping. I see a lot of patients with this problem. Jane Doe wrote this amazing article on how it can help.(hyperlink to the article)."
When writing short posts like this, you can always find material via Google Notifications. You can set them to notify you about articles about acupuncture or health specialties that are of interest to you, your patients and potential patients.
Short posts aren't as good as completely original content. Original content where you might write two hundred to five hundred words on a topic allows you to write longer articles that can get indexed for a particular keyword, which can then bring more traffic to your site. If you are not a specialist, this may or may not be helpful to you. After all, if you are across country, chances are, I'm still going to find someone local.
Short articles like this are a great way for acupuncturists to utilize posts that others have written without plagiarizing the writing. It allows you to offer something good for them, which is a link back. It means you can save most of your time for marketing strategies that work best for you.
Want to learn more about blogging? Go to the experts at CopyBlogger. They have a blog which has a ton of free useful information. They also have books and seminars and webinars for those who want more indepth learning. Whatever your learning style, they undoubtedly have a way to help you learn. And they've been around forever so they understand not just websites and SEO but the unique needs of someone writing a blog to sell their sevices.


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Use MeetMySpy to obtain information or whereabouts of a particular person, organization, or tangibles goods. The site allows for anyone to search for and hire freelance investigators all over the world remotely. Ordinary people and licensed investigators are also able to provide investigation services or assist in finding information or solving problems. Anyone with adequate to extensive Internet researching skills will find that they can help to solve many problems that people have, as there are people all over the world in need of particular information about a person, organization, or tangible good.