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I would like to thank both Guido Westerwelle and his government for their very clear positions in all matters that are so important to us. On the issue of Gilad Shalit, on the issue of the unilateral initiatives, on the issue of the need for any future Palestinian government to recognize the conditions of the Quartet, on the Iranian issue and on almost all the issues.
Press conference with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Israel, Avigdor Liberman, and Foreign Minister of Germany, Guido Westerwelle
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Moderator: Hello. Welcome to the press conference here at the Israeli Foreign Ministry, with German Foreign Minister Mr. Guido Westerwelle and with the Israeli Foreign Minister Mr. Avigdor Liberman. We will begin with two statements by the ministers and then we will take questions from the press: two questions from the Israeli press, two questions from the German press. The statements will be given in Hebrew and in German. You may use the simultaneous translation devices. You may ask your questions in either Hebrew, English or German, but the statements will be given in Hebrew and German. We will begin with the statement by Mr. Westerwelle, German Foreign Minister. Minister, please.
FM Westerwelle: Ladies and gentlemen, Avigdor, Mr. Minister:
I'm very pleased to be your guest again here in Jerusalem.
We Germans regard Israel as a friend and partner – and at the same time feel a special responsibility toward the State of Israel – not only because of historical events, but also because of our shared democratic values.
The meeting that took place here was a meeting of friends. And our friendship with Israel is not only for me but also for the German nation as a whole a reason of state, and thus the meeting took place in a very constructive atmosphere, where we discussed issues of both global and regional import.
First of all, I'd like to say that as we have excellent relations from a bilateral standpoint, there is no great need to discuss these matters – plus the fact that we conduct an ongoing dialogue with each other concerning all of the issues that are of importance to the relations between our two countries. This is now my 13th trip to the region and my fourth to Israel during my relatively short tenure thus far. And the present trip is taking place in a time of fundamental change in North Africa and the Middle East.
These historical developments are of course also bringing about change in Israel's regional circumstances, and thus it was of particular importance for me to see at first hand the Israeli government's take on the break with the past that is now unfolding in various Arabic countries, and to see which risks and opportunities are entailed by these changes.
Conversely, I of course brought my Israeli partners up to speed on the relevant developments and debate in the European Union.
We feel strongly that it is essential that the direct-talks phase be restarted.
We exhorted our Israeli partners to return to the negotiating table, in the interests of all concerned.
We call upon all sides to display flexibility in this regard, and not to drag their feet, but to instead return to the negotiating table quickly and in good faith and with the big-picture view firmly in mind. This is my core message.
We would like to see the Middle East peace process begin moving forward again, and thus it was of interest for me to see, for example, which problems our Israeli friends are facing and what the underlying causes of these problems might be.
But I'd also like to make one thing very clear here: we oppose unilateral steps. We are convinced that unilateral steps – even against the backdrop of the upcoming UN General Assembly meeting in September – would be counterproductive.
Unilateral steps would only exacerbate the problems, would not bring us closer to peace, and would probably have the exact opposite effect. And thus I once again told my Israeli partners that the German government's position on this matter is unambiguous.
We want to see full fledged negotiations, not unilateral steps. We are in favor of a two-state solution – but one that is reached through negotiations and mutual understanding. Anything else would jeopardize the cause of peace; and in the final analysis we want to expand the scope of peace and security for Israel and all other States in the region.
At this juncture, I'd like to say a few words about Gilad Shalit.
The last time I was here standing at his podium, I was on my way to Gaza, where I also took the opportunity once again to call for Gilad's release, also before the Gaza media.
As some of you may recall, I had visited Gilad's father a short time earlier. It has now been nearly five years since this poor young man was captured. This is a veritable nightmare that has deeply affected not only Gilad's family, and Israel, but also Germany – and me personally. I therefore appeal to Gilad's captors to free him. Let him return to his family. I am asking for this in the name of humaneness, and I wanted to be sure to not let this day go by without making this appeal.
In conclusion, I'd like to say that in our view, every possible action that could potentially move the peace process forward should be taken, and any possible action that could hold the peace process back should be foregone.
Only through negotiations and the restart of discussions is there any chance of achieving success in the long term; and we have a close friendship with the State of Israel and our personal friendship with Israel also of course finds expression in the fact that we give Israel our advice and vice versa; and of course Israel also gives us assessments that are of great importance for formulating our objectives in Europe.
I'd like to thank you once again, Avigdor, for extending me such a warm welcome and would also like to express my gratitude for our having been able to conduct such a constructive dialogue in such a congenial atmosphere.
Israeli FM Liberman: I would like to thank my colleague Guido Westerwelle for his very clear positions, both his own personal positions and those of his government, and I have nothing to add other than to thank him.
First of all, I would like, once again, to thank both Guido Westerwelle and his government for their very clear positions in all matters that are so important to us. On the issue of Gilad Shalit, on the issue of the unilateral initiatives, on the issue of the need for any future Palestinian government to recognize the conditions of the Quartet, on the Iranian issue and on almost all the issues. I agree that the need to reopen direct negotiations between us and the Palestinians is vital, precisely because of all the developments in the region and, once again, I can reaffirm that we are prepared at any given moment to reopen the negotiations, to sit around the table and to discuss all the issues.
I was very interested to hear the impressions of the German Foreign Minister, who came here from Libya, about developments in the region. We also spoke about the situation in the region. I think it necessary to emphasize yet again that I believe that the real picture and the real agenda, not only for us, but for the entire world, must be clear. Recent developments in the Arab world, including in Libya, Syria and Yemen, must be the top priority. With all the self-esteem and all the importance of the relationship between us and the Palestinians, we have the situation under control. With all the disputes and all the tension connected with things here, we really cannot compare either the importance or the situation itself to what we now see, for example, in Syria, or the ramifications of what will happen in Yemen. So it is also important to emphasize, and I definitely think that the Palestinian issue, on the backdrop of everything that is happening, must also get onto some kind of track of at least one ongoing and regular handling. We understand and we are open and we do not want to make things difficult for anyone.
In summary, I would like, once again, to emphasize two things. The bilateral relations: I think that they really are excellent relations on all fronts. I am glad that now our consulate in Munich is actually beginning to operate. I would like to congratulate the outgoing German ambassador for the five and a half fascinating years that he spent in Tel Aviv and the contribution he made to advancing the bilateral relations, and I would also like to welcome the new ambassador, for those who are not acquainted with him, who is replacing the outgoing ambassador. With regard to the outgoing ambassador, I think that this is his last official meeting in his capacity as ambassador of Germany. Thank you for your contribution and I hope to see you and to meet with you again in the future. Thank you.
Moderator: We will now begin to take questions from the press. We'll start with Israel Radio, Mr. Shmuel Tal.
Mr. Tal: Mr. Westerwelle, hi. I would like to ask you a question: Is it true that the Europeans request that the Americans present a peace program? And if so, why doesn't Europe present a peace program itself, and why do the Americans have to get advice from Europe regarding what to do here? And is the reason for it the failure of the French program regarding this, what we were saying?
An answer like that – from Mr. Liberman, please.
FM Liberman:
[After loud noises from the sound system]
Shmulik, from those noises, it sounds like someone "up above" is mad at you…please remind me, what was the first question?
Shmuel Tal: How do you relate to the European plans versus the American? Is there any need for European prodding to…
FM Liberman: Thank you.
FM Westerwelle: There is no competition between the European Union and the United States of America. We are good friends, we are close partners and we try to bring progress into the discussion of the Middle East peace process. And we just came back, the German government, from our talks with President Obama and Secretary Clinton last week, and of course we discussed whether there is room for flexibility. I had some interesting discussions this morning with Prime Minister Fayad in Ramallah. I had a phone call with President Abbas. And I'm very grateful for the intensive discussion I had with Prime Minister Netanyahu and with my friend and colleague Avigdor Liberman. And so we tried to find out how we can be supportive; this is our idea. And I think it's an interpretation — I couldn't accept that there is any kind of competition between both governments. And for us — I mean, you know that we are convinced that the Quartet is helpful. We think that the Quartet could play a constructive role. We want to revitalize it, we want to use this format, and this is something we have to discuss if this could be a way that we are not in a difficult situation in September. But it's like my colleague said: We have so many other topics on the agenda. For example, it is very important for us to discuss the situation in Syria, in Yemen, in Egypt, in Jordan, in Lebanon. And so, as you can imagine, we had a full-packed agenda.
Mr. Tal: Could we have you on record: What is the statement of Germany regarding September in the United Nations? Please, in English.
FM Westerwelle: Yes, I can repeat what I said in my native language of course. We do not support unilateral steps. We think unilateral steps would be counterproductive, and so we ask everyone not to go on this path. We think unilateral steps are not helpful.
FM Liberman: As you know, there have been more than a few peace initiatives in the past. The Saudi initiative and now we also see the French initiative. I think that it is clear to everyone that the leading entity, the dominant entity, is still the US, and I am glad that more than competition, we are seeing cooperation between the European Union and the United States. A lot more cooperation than competition. Which is also in contrast to the past. And I think that the cooperation is important. What is even more important is not these initiatives but rather the decision to begin negotiations without any excuses and without reasons and without explanations. And that has been our position since this administration took office. No one needs to look for excuses. We must sit around the negotiating table and discuss all the problems and all the issues. I must note that when I look at the most senior international forum, the G8, I am also happy to see a very clear stand. I am not talking only about the US, but also about countries such as Canada, such as Germany, such as Italy. I think they have expressed a very clear position, and we all understand that unilateral steps really do not contribute to improving the situation. They only complicate it. Thank you
Moderator: Our next question for the German press will be from Mr. Christian Sievers for ZDF Television.
Mr. Sievers: Thank you very much. Minister Westerwelle, if memory serves, you and I have been here, to Israel, four times, as you just said. Is there any element now that makes you more optimistic than you were during your past visits? What would you respond to someone back home in Germany who said to you that this type of peace process never bears any fruit?
And Minister Liberman, if I may, I would be very interested in a word or two from you on the situation on the Syrian-Israeli border. What is it you would like to tell President Assad?
FM Westerwelle: It seems to me that you can regard the "Arab Spring" as a great challenge on one hand, and perhaps, if we don't keep our eye on the ball, as a major threat to Israeli security.
But actually it seems to me that the opportunities far outweigh the risks and threats.
The opportunity I see here is that the "Arab Spring" can potentially bring the countries affected a step closer to democracy and can also improve the situation in the Middle East – in other words, begin a new chapter in the annals of the history of this region.
And that is without a doubt a window of opportunity – one that is not risk-free, however. But it also presents a golden opportunity.
One of the reasons why we are being so proactive on the foreign policy and diplomatic fronts at present is to seize the opportunities that are being presented to us in this regard.
And for us our friendship with Israel is a reason of state. Israel and Germany share democratic values and it is in the interests of both of our nations to see democracy gaining ground. This applies to the Arab world as well.
And for all the risks that may be involved in terms of Israel's security, it is nonetheless essential that we seize the opportunities that are being presented to us.
I tread carefully when it comes to using the words pessimism and optimism. What I try to do instead is to take a realistic view of such a difficult situation. Nor is this a matter of whether the tensions build or ease in a month.
What we need to do here is take a sufficiently long view of the situation to enable the peace process to move forward. Perhaps we won't see any improvement year in and year out, but I clearly recall my first official trip to Israel ten years ago and the circumstances under which I gave a press conference in Ramallah with President Arafat. I clearly recall my discussions with Prime Minister Sharon at the time, and I think it's safe to say that the cause of democracy is being served, that our Enlightenment values are being propagated; and we want to seize this opportunity.
And so it is in this sense that realism is an accurate description of my personal feeling concerning today's discussions.
FM Liberman: Regarding the situation on our northern border with Syria, I think, for everybody who saw in the last week on the TV screens the repression and the atrocities, the conclusion is very simple and very clear: President Assad must resign as soon as possible, and it's despite all our bilateral relations with Syria. For everybody who respects human rights and democratic values, it's really unacceptable what we see today in Syria. And I think also the EU position, especially the EU initiative in the Security Council, is very important. But even without the Security Council, I think that my expectation is to see really serious tangible steps regarding this regime. For example, we can expect from the EU countries to call back all their ambassadors from Damascus to their countries.
Mr. Sievers: Are you worried that something might happen out there?
FM Liberman: Okay, I worry. All normal people, we worry about the situation within Syria. We are worried about the innocent people who are suffering. But I think that we're strong enough to protect ourselves. It's not my personal worry regarding our bilateral relations with Syria. It's a very bad sign and a very bad message if this regime and if this president will survive and if he will succeed in suppressing these protests and uprising.
Moderator: Next question for the Israeli media —
FM Westerwelle: We share this concern.
Moderator: Ms. Ilil Shahar for IDF Radio.
Ms. Shachar: Mr. Foreign Minister, in the matter of the follow-up on the issue of Syria, do you think that military intervention by the Western countries is required? And in the matter of Egypt, the young Israeli man who is imprisoned there, does he have any connection to the State of Israel? We've heard that the consul visited him today. Maybe you have some news, about when he will be released? And a question for the German Foreign Minister: do you intend to promote an initiative in the UN Security Council, an alternative draft resolution in place of the unilateral Palestinian declaration of a state and, if so, what will such a proposal contain?
FM Liberman: Thank you very much. I don't think that there is any reason for military intervention. In any case, it is not our place to call for military intervention in Syria. I think that the international community has enough leverage and tools to force President Assad to resign and to leave Syria, or to resign from office. There is enough leverage – economic, political, diplomatic, and the international community must use all those tools. A situation in which he succeeds in oppressing this yearning for change, for freedom by shooting at innocent citizens from helicopters would be a terrible development.
But, again, we should not be leading this. It is not our place and we rely on our friends, both in the European Union and in North America, to lead the proper line. I think that here there is a need for unity. In this matter, the world must not see different approaches to Libya and to Syria and to Iran. Here we must adopt one uniform and consistent approach to all these régimes, and I think that would be for the good of all of us.
With regard to the Israeli who was imprisoned in Egypt, as you were already told this afternoon, our consul visited him. The impression was that he is in good condition and we also hope that he will be released quickly. Because there is no reason not to. I repeat, this may be a young guy who is not responsible enough. But he has no connection to any intelligence entity, to any security entities. This is apparently just an innocent guy who is not responsible enough, and there is no reason to keep him in prison.
FM Westerwelle: Let me first address your question about Syria. I fully share Mr. Liberman's view concerning the atrocities currently being perpetrated by the Syrian government against its own people.
These atrocities call for a concerted international response, which is why Germany, along with the other European members of the Security Council, have also gotten the ball rolling for adoption of a resolution.
The international community absolutely must speak clearly, and with one voice, about the situation in Syria.
As a Member State of the European Union, Germany has been pushing for the implementation of sanctions as soon as possible. Such sanctions include travel restrictions and freezing assets. In other words, we instigated the process of the European Union imposing judiciously selected sanctions not only on Syria as a whole, but also on President Assad himself. And some sanctions of this nature have in fact already been adopted.
Hence our efforts are focusing on international isolation and political pressure. We are firmly convinced that political pressure as well as political isolation will bear fruit, and we are working toward ensuring that these goals are achieved in a concerted manner in the entire international community – and of course particularly in New York.
Now to your question about September.
We want to avoid a deadlock in September. To this end, we are also working on alternatives and on ways to avoid a Security Council deadlock in September and in the UN General Assembly.
That's one of the reasons why I devoted so many hours to the discussions today – in order to get a feel for how much wiggle room there is, so that we don't end up with a sticky and deadlocked situation in the UN come September, as this would serve the interests of no one, and would in particular jeopardize the cause of peace and security in the Middle East.
Moderator: Last question now for Ms. Silka Mertel (ph.) for Financial Times Deutschland.
Ms. Mertel: Minister Liberman, the German government is expecting the Israeli side to show more flexibility to avoid the Palestinians going to the United Nations, especially to stop building settlements and to negotiate on the basis of the '67 borders. Can you offer this?
And to Minister Westerwelle, have you heard anything new today when it comes to these points?
FM Liberman: I think that we're ready for flexibility, but we expect decisions, not only for meetings, not only for discussions, but readiness to make real and tough decisions. And I'm not sure that the other side is ready to make these decisions.
Regarding the settlements, again, in my understanding, I am not sure that the settlements are obstacles to peace. And we're trying here today not to change the demographic reality in Judea and Samaria but to provide normal life for the people who have been living for dozens of years in these settlements. As you know, we signed peace agreements with Egypt, with Jordan, despite the settlements. And the opposite is also true: We evacuated 23 flourishing settlements from the Gaza Strip; but we didn't see any peaceful result for this evacuation. In any case, I completely agree that it's much better to discuss all problems even without any guarantees that we will agree about all issues or all problems. But the negotiations are a much better alternative than the stalemate as we see today. I think also that it's impossible in advance to agree to the results of the talks. The final borders must be a result of the negotiation process. And it's unacceptable for us to agree to the '67 lines without any negotiation, without any talks. And we have a lot of questions, like, first of all, refugees, like recognition of Israel as the national home for the Jewish people. And we too could put these questions on the table in advance and to come with this counterproductive approach to demand these answers from the Palestinian side before talks, before negotiations.
FM Westerwelle: I mean this is work in progress. So we had a discussion today and we will continue this discussion. So this does not mean that we can answer every question, because we want to use the next weeks and the next months until September to prevent such a difficult situation in the United Nations, and this is our goal and this is what we work for.
And you asked 'Did you hear anything new?' We had a discussion for several hours today, and I would describe it in that way. It was constructive, fruitful and, from my point of view, it was very positive that we can discuss the next steps in the European Union and in the German government. I think it was very helpful. So it was anything but a waste of time.
Moderator: Okay, thank you very much. This press conference is over. Thank you for attending, and we hope to host you again in Jerusalem very soon.


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Pastor Jonathan's message instructs us, that by growing up and demonstrating a mature faith in the gospel we can finally realize that it's not all about us, but what we can do for the Kingdom and to glorify God. That It's time to move forward and do something tangible and weighty for God's Kingdom. We should feel a sense of urgency, NOT be sluggish. In our world today, there is no room nor time for a Christian to be sluggish and self-centered. Souls hang in the balance! Perhaps yours is one of them. In our sluggishness, our constant thought is that we can do things later, but we mustn't put things off! It may be too late! Our hope is that you will have a motivation to grow up and an urgency to seek the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind.

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Frank, thanks for showing the pictures, brought back some good memories of my days with the Red Cross. regards, Peter Watkins.
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Did you used to live in Labworth Rd?
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Hi Peter Like you I don't get to view these pages as often as I should. Keith was my younger brother and we had a sister Muriel the youngest of us three
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The name change still trips up some customers every now and again. They walk into Kilt Check Brewing and ask if it is a new brewery, only to see owner/brewer Mike Campbell is still behind the bar, the throwback decor still adorns the same walls, the Groundskeeper Willie Cream Ale is still on tap, and so on.
"It was like starting new again, people poking in (and asking) new brewery? We still are (seeing that) almost every day somebody comes in and (asks)," Mike said with a laugh.
The former Drafty Kilt Brewing had to change its name due to a trademark dispute with an Atlanta brewery. It was another bump in the road for the small Northeast Heights brewery, tucked away at 4814 Hardware Drive, nestled just west of San Mateo and south of McLeod near the dollar theater. I sat down with Mike over a pint of Black Sunshine Robust Porter last week for our annual Look Back/Look Ahead Series.
Mike said the one thing he learned over the course of 2018, besides being thankful that the name change stress is behind him, is that any brewery, big or small, has to find a way to stand out.
"It was a pretty good year," he said. "We do have to provide entertainment, we have found. We've got to try to stay relevant with 40-plus breweries in town."


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Court Orders Police to Return Medicinal Marijuana
Police in the Northern California city of Santa Rosa will find themselves in an odd position Tuesday — in front of a Superior Court judge, defending themselves on contempt of court charges.
It all stems from the police department's refusal to give up 19 pounds of confiscated marijuana. And it highlights an interesting question: What are police supposed to do, when the California medicinal marijuana law conflicts with federal drug laws?
The case started when Shashon Jenkins was standing one day on the back balcony at his old apartment building, when the calm and quiet of one morning in suburban Santa Rosa was harshly interrupted.
"When I looked over, and peered over the balcony, officers were running into the next apartment, guns drawn," he said. "Officers ordered me back inside my house."
Police were raiding Jenkins' neighbor for narcotics. They caught sight of Jenkins on the balcony, holding a stem of marijuana in his hand. So after their raid next door, the officers crowded onto the stairwell outside Jenkins' apartment, and came knocking.
"It was very tense, seven firearms, very intense," Jenkins said.
Police raided Jenkins' home, arrested him, seized a number of lights for growing plants and 45 full-grown plants. In all, it was more than 19 pounds of pot. Later, at Jenkins' hearing, he produced witnesses and paperwork to confirm that he legally uses medicinal marijuana to treat chronic back pain. He also has caregiver status — that means he grows medical marijuana for those patients unable to grow it themselves — and so the district attorney dropped the case.
The judge ordered police to return Jenkins' belongings, including the armload of marijuana. Police said no.
One of these policemen is Sgt. Eric Litchfield. Litchfield said it's galling to hand back such a large supply of pot. He said the medical marijuana law is "vague and poorly written, at best, and is in complete conflict with federal law, which we're also bound to uphold and maintain as well."
Under federal law, marijuana is illegal to possess under any circumstances. But in California and 10 other states, it's legal for some medical patients to smoke it.
Marsha Cohen, a law professor at University of California Hastings Law School, says the one big uncertainty in California's measure is that it's unclear on the economics of medical marijuana — who can possess large quantities of marijuana, how large those quantities can be and all the details of how pot should be bought and sold.
"So instead of dealing with the question of where this marijuana would magically come from, they simply finessed that and did not provide for either the purchase or the sale of marijuana in the original proposition," she said.
That's the sticking point for law enforcement and for the courts. No one is supposed to profit from medicinal marijuana sales, and the fear is that ignoring large growers of pot is tacitly condoning drug trafficking.
The court will try to work out the details and limits of marijuana enforcement, beginning Tuesday afternoon in Sonoma County.


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Ashlee Lawson
Chief Executive Officer, RRCA-certified Running Coach
Ann Arbor, MI (Go Blue!)
Favorite Race
The Speed Project
When I'm not running:
I'm probably still thinking about running and all the the ways I can use running to do the things I love: connecting good people and creating incredible experiences.
See also: listening to the latest Bardi bop.
Why RUNGRL
Representation matters. Black voices matter. Black women matter.
Jasmine Nesi
Chief Operating Officer
Greensboro, NC
Favorite Race
Tar Heel 10 Miler
When I'm not running:
Sipping mimosas at your favorite brunch spot or supporting my sister circle.
Why RUNGRL
RUNGRL is the platform I wish I saw when I started running - an honest safe space to learn, grow, ask questions, be inspired and feel a sense of community in a sport where we're largely unexpected and underrepresented. By telling these stories, I look forward to changing the face of what your typical runner looks like and encouraging other Black women to confidently call themselves a runner, too.
Dominique Burton
Chief Partnerships Officer
Port Washington, NY
Favorite Race
Navy-Air Force Half Marathon
When I'm not running:
You can find me on the football field snagging flags, in the pool teaching people how to swim, but most importantly trying to better the community I live in, and beyond as a criminal justice researcher. I enjoy traveling and meeting new people. My friends and family are life, so I'm always out and about trying to catch a good vibe, laugh and experience the most I can with the people I love.
Why RUNGRL
RUNGRL is a space to view Black women distance runners in all forms. The idea is that you will always be represented and will be able to relate to the stories being told, and have the resources available to be the best runner you can be.
Stephani Franklin
Chief Brand Officer
Detroit, MI
Favorite Race
New York City Marathon
When I'm not running:
I'm digging for music, behind a computer screen or the muse for someone's non-vegetarian-friendly joke; all while thinking about the calories I'm not burning while not running.
Why RUNGRL
RUNGRL is a space Black women never knew they wanted but is everything they need to push and commit to investing in and becoming their best selves.
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Chief Content Officer
Richmond, VA
Favorite Race
Cherry Blossom 10-Miler (D.C.)
When I'm not running:
I'm writing, traveling or making delicious meals out of whatever is currently in my fridge.
Why RUNGRL
You only need two things to be a runner: a pair of sneakers and a commitment. RUNGRL is here to help you with everything else--information, inspiration and celebration of the Black woman distance runner.
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Chief Sponsorship Officer
Burtonsville, MD
Favorite Race
Miami Half Marathon
When I'm not running:
By day, I work as Project Manager for a tech company. I enjoy traveling when I can, Netflixin (no chill), hitting music festivals, visiting local markets in search of good coffee, good eats, and IG worthy art murals. I love a good laugh and spending time with family and friends.
Why RUNGRL
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Food you must try in South Korea. Try some healthy Korean food like gimbap and bibimbap. Tantalise your tastebuds with some spicy stir-fried chicken galbi. Or try something off the beaten path like Naengmyeon (Cold noodles). Korean food is made to be shared ,so grab a few friends and go on a food crawl.Read More
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Would you detain or lament Death's rightful trespass; throw up protest and lament perceived misfortune; cry like a child denied sovereignty over all they see and know? To what end…that your gravity and equanimity might go first before the gallows?
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When spring reaches the level of consistency and warm weather where sun each and every morning does not affect Your mental stage, meaning You don't go crazy and all out - You reach a peaceful point where You can relax and let it flow. Same rules stand in our beloved wardrobes.
For me mid spring is something magical... The weather , the fabrics, coffee in the street, fav sunnies...Its simply perfection. Non the less mid spring stands for firm style. I start to go all in to minimal and classic outfits with a few strong pieces to impress.
It must be the rhythm of life that changes completely during the season.
Long long time before the spring i decided I ll be in loose pants, shiny sneakers and leather all the time long haha , I managed to keep the promise I gave to myself at least most of the time. There is just something fabulous about wearing wide cuts all the way down and skinny tops this season. I am not saying it is anything new or super trendy ( as what are trends these times ) but for me its numero uno choice almost every single day. I have already purchased I believe at least 5 pairs of pants during the last month - just to make sure I'm good to go haha!
I have went through lots of brands to search for the perfect wide cuts.. starting from the cheapest ones to the most exclusive ones. And to be fair I couldn't have been more happy when I saw these beauties in Max&Co ... The texture , the cut , the flawless feeling - I knew I had to have them. Especially because of the rich green tone, that will be number one accent in spring and summer time. Matched with almost anything these types of pants bring completely new perspective to the whole look. And lets be fair rich green simply has something stunning that You can not avoid. Moving to trench coat ... I mean what spring season can start without a trench coat ? Non. Yes absolutely non.
As I am all about classic pieces when it comes to trench coats , most of the seasons I still go for black... As I just can't help myself to be honest. And believe me I have tried. And to a big surprise Max&Co that normally would go for white , dark blue or anything else but black - released the seasons top trench coat this SS. So of course I had to have it in my closet.
Lastly - the side pieces... One of the most important parts of an outfit.
As classy and minimal as You wish to dress - spring is just not the season to leave You without any sharp / bright side pieces. And I believe You are the same as I am. You have to have some accessories to die for that pull out any outfit to a completely different view. Like in this case Gucci sneakers that shine brighter than diamonds matched with JS wild west bag ! Its simply perfection.
So my letter to You ladies is to run and find Your own perfect wide cut pants straight after You go through the article . As believe me - once You go wide - You don't go back. The look that such pieces will bring to Your daily outfits is unbelievable great. From lazy Sunday mornings in the city to sharp work meet ups and to evening events... You ll never go wrong with those ones.
Generally You are Your own trend setter. You are empowered to dictate the trends to whom ever You want / whenever You want.
Stay classy yet chic !
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Hi,Currently if a screen action is inside a WebScreen/WebBlock (Interface tab), I can't search it from the global search(ctrl+f) - Inside a module in OutSystems Service Studio. So currently we can easily search for Server Actions, but not Screen Actions.Sometimes its difficult to search for a particular screen action which we are looking for in applications with many more interfaces, having multiple screen actions.This idea will indeed help to navigate from one method to another without having trouble to finding them.Attached is the screen shot of current scenario to understand the idea better.(In attached file, ScreenAction (Action1) is created, ServerAction (Action2) is created. When search for "Action" using search bar, only Action2 is visible under Logic. We should also provide Action1 there under Interface.)Regards,Palak Patel
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If you choose the fist option "Search in HomeScreen", it will open a tab on the bottom with all of hits and in there will be the Action1 you search.
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Yes that's the lengthy method which we can always use.
But that becomes difficult when you have actions in count of hundreds. That result will provide you ALL the references where the particular screen action is being used.
So it is better if I can search directly from the global search it self, instead of going to search results and find my action over there.
Today I faced the similar scenario in my client project where we have so many screen actions in so many screens. There I was able to quickly find my Server Actions but was not able to search Screen Actions directly.
Palak Patel
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Yesterday a spokesperson for the Church of England accused Changing Attitude, and me in particular, of irresponsibility for saying there are at least ten gay bishops in addition to Nick Chamberlain, the Bishop of Grantham, who revealed on Friday that he is gay and partnered. I was repeating a truth I have on previous occasions, a truth the Bishop of Buckingham, Alan Wilson, stated in 'More Perfect Union' and reported in the Telegraph on 28 September 2014. The exact number fluctuates as bishops retire and new bishops are appointed but has always remained at about 13% of the College of Bishops because gay priests continue to be appointed as bishops.
The presence of God
When I sit deep in the presence of God every morning for 30 minutes, sometimes contemplating a crucifix of the self-emptying Christ, sometimes eyes wide shut, I don't experience the presence of God as hostile to or negative about my sexuality, my relationship, or the pleasure of intimacy with my partner.
On the contrary, I experience the presence of God as caring about and affirming my love, my fulfilment in relationship and my openness to and love for my partner. God cares that my self-giving mirrors the self-emptying of Jesus the Christ.
Jesus and the crowd
This morning my mind roamed over the Gospels and the narratives of Jesus' ministry, actions and encounters. Crowds clamoured after Jesus, pursuing him across lakes and up hills and mountains. He often tried to escape. They clamoured because they knew they were in the presence of someone who held the key to the transformation of life, not in a purely verbal or intellectual way, but emotionally and holistically, by his real presence. This man told the truth about life, its challenges, and the offer of life in all its fullness. I sit in the presence of this divine witness to God's unconditional love every morning.
The crowds I encounter in congregations and at wedding breakfasts and the blessing of same-sex relationships are wholeheartedly supportive of equal marriage. There are occasional dissenters, of course, those who don't get God as infinite love, and their presence is also very biblical.
The door opened by Nick Chamberlain
Bishop Nick Chamberlain says he has been in relationship with his partner, also a priest, for thirty years. David Page, a founder member of the Southwark Diocese Lesbian and Gay Support Network in 1991 and the first chair of Changing Attitude trustees has been with his partner (also a priest), on my reckoning for about forty years. Faithful, loving, long-term relationships characterise the lives of many lesbian and gay priests and Christian couples, despite the refusal of the church to publicly and officially affirm, celebrate and bless our relationships.
This weekend, a door to radical change was opened in the Church of England. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Bishop of Lincoln, Christopher Lowson, confirmed that they knew Bishop Nick is gay and in a committed long-term relationship. Archbishop Justin said Bishop Nick's sexuality was completely irrelevant to his office – as presumably is the fact that he is in a committed relationship. At Greenbelt recently the Archbishop said we have to find a way to love and embrace everyone who loves Jesus Christ. The Archbishop values and welcomes gay people in relationship. So did Archbishop Rowan, but Justin has gone further and acted with greater effect to make real the implications of "The Body's Grace", Rowan's Michael Harding lecture delivered in 1989.
In an interview with the Guardian Bishop Nick said he hoped he could move the church beyond matters of sexuality being the central point of interest but added that the church is still at the start "of a process of learning" about issues of sexuality. Indeed there is more work to be done in the church, but those needing to do the work are primarily the reactionary forces holding back progress by continuing to intimidate bishops who may wish to come out and bodies wishing to implement change as well as intimidating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people of faith, many of whom are still told that being "actively gay" or experiencing gender dysphoria is incompatible with being a Christian and contrary to God's natural creation.
The crowd and the reactionary lobby groups
We have vocal individuals and lobby groups in the Church of England, controlling, reactionary forces who want to impose their version of "the tradition" on everyone else. Amongst them are people who denigrate the work of Changing Attitude and other LGBTI campaign organisations.
In contrast to them we have "the crowd" of witnesses, the people who pursue Jesus, the man who holds the key to the transformation of life. They know that same-sex secular marriage is "the real thing", whatever the "traditionalists" think. The people pretty much got it from the moment civil partnerships were introduced, referring to couples as being "married". The orthodox, conservative, traditionalist teachers of the faith think differently about orthodoxy and tradition and what the Bible teaches about the basics of God's love from the crowd of people in many congregations and in the country at large.
The Kairos moment
The Kairos moment, the time for change, has arrived. It's time for the hierarchy of the church to join the crowd and, as a minimum first step, authorise clergy to bless same-sex relationships and celebrate the joy of human love inside churches as an integral part of congregational life.


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Volunteers pulled into Mud Creek trailhead parking at 8:30 AM, Wednesday morning. USFS employees greeted the readied crew with hefty sacks of softwood cuttings and all the tools they needed to dig. Our enthusiastic volunteers eagerly grabbed their tools, listened to the day's plan, and then began the trek up scenic Mud Creek Trail.
Currently, several areas along the trail are being compromised by erosion from spring and stream runoff, a problem exacerbated by the severe flooding event that occurred in the area a decade ago. When these 1st through 3rd order tributaries intersect the trail, they erode the trail at those crossings, deteriorating the trail conditions, and eventually leading to tread loss.
Previously this season, USFS personnel surveyed Mud Creek trail and decided on those locations most in need of bank stabiliztion. The USFS Botany crew gathered softwood cuttings (Snowberry, Thimbleberry, and Red Osier Dogwood) this May that they handed over to their greenhouse operations in Coeur d'Alene to condition throughout the summer.
Wednesday, those cuttings found a new purpose along this scenic trail in the Lightning Creek Treasured Landscape.
FSPW crews were outfitted with enough plant material to revegetate a good portion of the first 2 miles of the trail. And outfit they did!
Thanks so much to volunteers Mary Franzel, Phil Deegens, Carol Wilburn, Shane Sater, John Harbuck and Deb Dickerson for the grit and grind they smiled through knowing they have made a difference for the Scotchman Peaks Roadless Area. Your commitment and energy are moving this landscape forward into a positive future. And thanks as always to the USFS Hydrology and Botany Team for the relentless effort they pursue in managing North Idaho's priceless natural resources.
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School of Fashion Drawing Coordinator Jim Yang instructs Frank Martinez during a Summer Expo workshop. Photo by Bob Toy.
Since 2002, the Academy of Art University has provided its vast art degree programs to students across the world through its comprehensive online education courses. According to Melinda Mettler, director of Online Student Relations, about 70 percent of Academy students enrolled for the Spring 2017 semester were in the online program.
"People keep talking about how online education is the school of the future, when actually, the future is already here," she said.
Many Academy students opt for the online program based upon convenience: Whether their reason is because they have a full-time job and a family, they live outside of San Francisco or it's a mixture of both, the university's online courses give students flexibility and control over their schedule and degree pathway.
There is, however, a trade-off. What online students gain in flexibility, they are without in the traditional classroom experience. Having real-time, hands-on interaction with their instructors and peers can be beneficial in any craft, and there are more opportunities to learn from others when in a physical setting.
That's why ever since 2011, Mettler and the Academy's online education department organizes its Summer Expo, a one-day event where online students can visit the university and interact with faculty and classmates in-person. This year, the Expo was held on June 10 with around 45 students in attendance, with some coming from as far as Phoenix, Ariz. and Las Vegas.
Alumni Panel guest speakers Temarius Walker and Christine Carlson with Director of Online Student Relations Melinda Mettler. Photo by Bob Toy.
School of Jewelry & Metal Arts instructor Patty Nelson and M.A. JEM student Korinne Lewis. Lewis drove from southern California to attend Summer Expo. Photo by Bob Toy.
Meet Your Mentor Panel: (L–R) Michael Lee, Jeanette Hail, Director of Online Student Relations Melinda Mettler, Carmen Zagazeta and Frank Martinez. Photo by Bob Toy.
The main focus for the event is to help foster a sense of community for online students, in addition to answering any questions regarding career path, portfolio building and just life in general as a professional artist. Hot topics of discussion during the mentor and alumni panel included time management, networking and overcoming self-doubts.
"It's really hard being an online student. You're out there in cyberspace and you're [essentially] all by yourself," Mettler explained.
"As online students, all we know is sitting in front of a computer and doing module work," said Frank Martinez, an online graduate of the School of Animation and Visual Effects and featured speaker on the mentor panel. "When you're able to talk with someone that's on the same trajectory, you're motivated to do better, be more inspired, be more self-driven because you know there's someone out there like you that's looking for motivation."
By bringing the online students to Spring Show, Mettler said that helps them understand the Academy's standards and expectations. She said the experience is "usually humbling and slightly scary for them," but the alumni panel helps "reassure them that yes, they can do this."
Korinne Lewis, an online M.A. jewelry and metals arts student, actually had work displayed in this semester's Spring Show. She said she drove her work to San Francisco from Newbury Park in southern California.
"I didn't trust something fragile to be mailed," she laughed. "Plus, I didn't have to take too much time of my life to get it up here."
Lewis said as an online student she does miss the connection she would normally have in a physical classroom but as she's been taking the online courses, she's been able to build her jewelry-making workshop at the same time.
"I feel like I have that flexibility within my life to do things when I feel like I need to," she said. "I can work all night and there [are] no hours where I'm limited to get to my workshop. So far, the two instructors I've had have been very helpful, they always have great critiques and it's just been an amazing experience."
One of the featured workshops included figure drawing, where students could receive instruction as they would in an on-site physical classroom environment. Drawing and painting instructor Tomutsu Takishima from the School of Fine Art led the workshop and worked with students providing real-time critiques and feedback they aren't accustomed to with the online classes. Although he is full-time, on-site faculty, Takishima records several demos for the online fine art program.
Online students and instructors at the 2017 Summer Expo. Photo by Bob Toy.
"It's quite different for online students—they're only looking at their own drawings all the time and online, we only see the results. You finish it, then show it to your instructor," he explained. "Here, they see the process. They can see how the student next to them is doing the same drawing differently from how they're doing it. They can see the process more clearly."
As the online student population continues to grow, Mettler said the Academy's focus is how to better serve its cyber-community. The Summer Expo proved to be a step in the right direction not only with its alumni panel and workshops (including one that taught students how to photograph their artwork for submission, led by School of Photography instructor Erik Butler), but by simply creating a space for the online students to meet and interact.
"As an online student, when I was first introduced to Spring Show, I didn't know anything about it," Lewis said. "So, for me, this is where I want to be, this is my career, this is what I want to do. I feel like, as much interaction as I can have with the school and the actual people that are here, the better. Anything that they have, I'll be here."


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A few days ago, I decided to visit Judy in Sebastopol, who raise angora goats. I wanted to buy about 5 pounds of washed mohair that I needed for a project I have in mind. I called my friend Charmaine, to see if she needs some and Charmaine called Marlie of Black Mountain Weavers in Point Reyes, Marlie called Mimi Luebbermann of Chileno Valley. Any way, the four of us decided to go on Thursday mornig. Mimi has a beautiful farm in Chileno Valley and is such a joy to visit her and be around her goats, chickens and wool.
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I always drool at her wool beautifully displayed in her barn.
So then we headed towards Sebastopol to see Judy. To get "some" wool. When we got there, Judy took us to her barn where she stores bags full of fleece. We literally had to dive into those bags, and we did find lots of wonderful fleeces. Well, to make the story short, we ended up with 45 pounds of raw fleece! YIKES! It was hard to make up our minds, about what to take back with us.
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Over the last few year it has been great to hear of so many opportunities for bringing the Gospel into Primary schools. Our work circumstances have allowed us to schedule almost daily school visits over a period of years throughout the Ards peninsular and beyond. Having been involved with others in that work for some years, I have found myself over the past couple of years trying to grow the work in the High Schools of our area. It is during the High school years that the children are bombarded with evolutionary teaching and are challenged as to the existence of God.
Going into High schools initially seemed quite daunting, as I pictured an assembly hall full of sneering, sceptical teens! I was proved completely wrong.
I've found that it's good to speak on relevant subjects such as "Coping with stress", "Being positive in difficult circumstances" and "The consequences of bad choices". The teachers appreciate these subjects being dealt with and in turn will put up with your spiritual application and presentation of the Gospel. It's vital that we do actually deal with the subjects and not go in guns blazing after 30seconds!!
In my experience 2 - 3 visits a year is enough to keep your assembly in the minds of the students and teachers. If your circumstances allow you to do more, then definitely do!
I would encourage you to get involved and experience the blessing (and adrenaline!) of presenting to teenagers a message that can really make a difference.


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Anthem started life as a novel concept for a video game. Anthem presents players with an open-world, role-playing game, complete with character classes and different weapons they can upgrade. Its RPG roots have been embellished with a multiplayer twist to the gameplay. While there have been video games that are extremely similar to it, Anthem stands out thanks to the customization players can bring to their Javelins. Javelins are exosuits a player's character must don, and these suits come complete with a variety of weapons, some of which only your class of Javelin can handle. Read on if you want to take a look at some of Anthem's best guns.
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10 Divine Vengeance
Divine Vengeance is an upgraded Warden assault rifle. Normally, a run-of-the-mill assault rifle is something gamers go out of their way to avoid. Divine Vengeance changes that mindset with a... vengeance. Every third hit against an enemy's weak point causes fire explosions. These fire explosions are not simply small spurts that putter out upon impact.
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These explosions light up your opponent, damaging them to the extreme. Divine Vengeance fires in four-shot bursts, and when used against those weak points, it just shreds enemy health and shields. This Masterwork assault rifle should not be ignored, even if it is a "lowly" assault rifle.
9 Siege Breaker
This Masterwork sniper rifle is a powerful piece of work. This upgraded Whirlwind is a boon to any player for its rapid-fire rate alone, but once its Special is activated, the real benefit of having a Siege Breaker can be seen. On a hit-streak, a shot from the Siege Breaker will freeze a target. The damage from each shot is massive, but the breathing room a frozen opponent affords you is the real prize. With the Siege Breaker, your Freelancer can make foes halt in their tracks with some quick and easy shots. And, since it is a sniper rifle, the range at which you can freeze enemies is huge. While on a team of three, you can be the one to provide some cover.
8 Avenging Herald
A trusty handgun is a staple of any action, third-person shooter. The Blastback in Anthem is that kind of reliable handgun. It is best used in close quarters. It packs a huge punch for such a small weapon; its damage is incredible. However, this is before the Blastback is upgraded to the Masterwork weapon, the Avenging Herald. Once you have an Avenging Herald in your hand, you won't want for another heavy pistol for the rest of the game. The perk the Herald gives you is a 200% increase in damage while hovering. That increase is on top of the already hefty damage your average Blastback provides. Get yourself an Avenging Herald and never stop hovering.
7 Rolling Carnage
A shotgun in any video game is going to be a gun that deals a lot of damage. Shotguns are also beneficial in their stopping power. With a name like Rolling Carnage, you just know that this Anthem Masterwork shotgun is going to be a gamer's delight. This particular shotgun favors the speedy Freelancer. Its special attribute gives the weapon a temporary increase in damage after a dash. As can probably be surmised, this perk favors the get-in-and-get-out approach. The damage is increased by 50% for twenty seconds after the initial dash. Those twenty seconds are your window for dealing as much damage possible to those pesky Scars.
6 Light Of The Legion
Unfortunately for players that did not get the Legion of Dawn pre-order bonus, this Legendary marksman rifle is not just handed out freely. The Light of the Legion does not deal extra damage or distribute a unique kind of damage. Rather, its special attribute is one of understated brilliance. Every time a player empties the magazine of this weapon, their shields become recharged. This attribute comes as a blessing when your character is under heavy fire. In essence, it is a second chance at in-game life. As it is a marksman rifle, it has a fairly decent range. As such, try not to bum-rush enemies thinking that the Light of the Legion's Special attribute will save you.
5 Fist Of Stral
Autocannons are an exclusive weapon for the Javelin class of Colossus. They are a heavy arms weapon only worthy to be held by the tank of the Javelins. The Fist of Stral is an upgraded Cloudburst autocannon. Aside from having a memorable name, the Fist of Stral gives your Freelancer a boost in damage. As the Fist of Stral is fired, every hit on an enemy increases the damage that the gun gives.
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So if your Colossus keeps on firing that Masterwork autocannon, it will keep increasing that damage. The damage dealt and the time for which the damage increase lasts all depends on how long you can stack those connecting hits.
4 Retaliation Of Garretus
The Trajector has a greater range than most machine pistols in Anthem. The upgraded Trajector gives players a gun known as the Retaliation of Garretus. This pistol can be a lifesaver when the going gets tough. When the health of your Javelin begins to decline, the Retaliation of Garretus gains a 125% increase in damage for ten seconds. Those ten seconds are all the time you'll need to mow down the opponents who brought your suit's health so low. Though the "Garretus" portion of this pistol's name remains a mystery, the "Retaliation" part makes perfect sense. The Retaliation of Garretus pays back the amount of damage your suit takes in the form of bullets.
3 Sentinel's Vengeance
Grenade launchers are handy tools for group elimination and map control. Some might say that the average grenade is the best weapon for the job, but others know that a sticky grenade is where the magic is at. Sentinel's Vengeance is a Masterwork grenade launcher that shoots out sticky grenades. The best aspect of a sticky grenade is the forced proximity with the explosion an enemy takes on a successful hit. Sentinel's Vengeance adds to this benefit with its Special attribute. On a hit, the sticky grenade will release an acid effect that spreads damage to a wider area. Pardon the weapon pun, but the Sentinel's Vengeance definitely gives you more bang for your buck.
2 Artinia's Gambit
If Anthem delivered on a single aspect of the third-person shooter genre, it would have to be weapon design. The typical assault rifles and light machine guns function in a manner that does not make them utterly useless. Getting the upgraded Relentless light machine gun, Artinia's Gambit, is a worthwhile endeavor. Initially, its Special attribute might not reveal its usefulness to you until you're surrounded by enemies. Every time you reload Artinia's Gambit, a Combo explosion is detonated in the vicinity around your Javelin. Not only does this Masterwork weapon include this perk, it also handles extremely well in a rapid firefight.
1 Papa Pump
Without a doubt, Papa Pump is the most delightfully named weapon in Anthem's arsenal. As can be guessed from its name, this Masterwork weapon is a shotgun. Not only is it a thrill to shout out "Papa Pump" every time you hit an opponent, but the special attribute for Papa Pump also is not too bad. Reloading Papa Pump gives your next shots with it added force and a 100% increase in damage for fifteen seconds. When the simple action of reloading confers such a dramatic bonus to your weapon, you know you're holding onto something special. Give Papa Pump a chance.


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smothered pork chops
Adapted from Chef John
4 Bone in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon coriander
½ cup of vegetable or canola oil
3 tablespoons of butter
1 large yellow or white onion
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 large green pepper, cut into strips
1 large red pepper, cut into strips
1 tablespoon of dried thyme leaves
1-½ tablespoons of all purpose flour
1-½ cups of chicken broth
½ cup of water
Sprinkle pork chops with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and coriander on both sides. Let sit for at least 30 minutes. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and brown the pork chops on both sides, about 5 minutes for each side. Transfer to a plate.
Discard excess grease from pan and melt butter in the same skillet. Reduce heat to medium and stir onion into the hot skillet with a pinch of salt until the onions are brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in garlic, green and red peppers and thyme leaves and cook for 1 minute; stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
Pour chicken broth into skillet and stir, making sure to get all the browned bits that have stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Add water and bring sauce to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until sauce has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
Place pork chops into sauce, spooning sauce over meat to coat. Turn heat to low and simmer until chops are tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Adjust levels of salt and pepper and serve chops with gravy on top.


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My workout story + the importance of *FUN* in your health/fitness routine
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Naomi from OneFitFoodie had a great post today about doing what you love to achieve your fitness goals. (She says she's "preaching," but I'd hardly call it that!). This is something I truly believe in, and will also be the first to admit that it is something I need to be reminded of regularly.
When I first started exercising in high school, I had every ounce of motivation I needed just in going to the gym. I had never exercised (consciously) before, so the results (even with just 30 min of easy cardio a few days per week) were noticeable pretty quickly. I found the new activities fun and challenging, and loved how great I felt for the first time in quite awhile.
But as anyone who has ever attempted to lose weight knows, a plateau eventually came and my body wanted to stay at its "set point." From what I understand, your set point can change and be budged with some hard work, but after losing a certain amount of weight, your body starts to say, "Nope, I'm done."
This is why motivation is HUGELY important, because when that plateau hits, the looser jeans or slimmer face aren't enough because that's where it (albeit temporarily) stops. You've got to find a way to keep moving, new ways to change up your routine, and new reasons to focus on why making your health a priority is so important to you. And one of the easiest, and longest-lasting ways to keep up that motivation is by making achieving your goals fun. You have to love what you're eating and thoroughly enjoy (or at least somewhat enjoy!) your workouts. Plain and simple, you will not stick with anything if you can't find a way to enjoy it.
My workout routine, while still challenging, is beginning to feel somewhat repetitive. There could be a few reasons for this: I do the same thing on every gym day (work, gym, dinner, shower, bed – repeat) and it gets boring at times; the sun still sets before I leave work, so heading home in the dark can be kind of a drag; or perhaps I'm just afraid to shake things up and see where I can push my mind and body to next.
While I'm sure all of these things contribute to my little fitness rut, I'm pretty sure the last one has a lot to do with it.
I've never been thin. Save a few childhood years when just about everybody is a beanpole, I spent most of my adolescence as a chubby, albeit sassy kid. The weight loss in high school was hugely motivating, and while it ultimately sparked my interest in food (okay, that interest was always there), fitness and healthy living, I still had a lot to learn. I thought that my newly-slim figure was permission to begin eating whatever I wanted again. Obviously, this didn't work, and I began slowly gaining weight though my freshman year of college. While I didn't gain the "freshman 15," I did arrive back home that summer plumper than when I had left.
The "cycle" began again when I was home for the summer, where a boring summer office job and few friends in town meant I quelled my boredom by hitting the gym every day on my way home from work. I wasn't aware of any weight loss this time around, but many of my friends commented that I looked thinner when I went back to college in the fall. Again, though, I eased up on both exercise and healthy eating habits, and slowly filled out again.
My biggest battle, therefore, is consistency. Taking care of yourself by eating proper portions of healthy food and exercising regularly is rewarding, but sometimes…well, you just want to throw your hands up in the air and shout, "ENOUGH ALREADY!" I love healthy food, but I sometimes feel I can become obsessive and hyper-focused on what I eat when I'm trying to maintain a healthy diet. And that's just no way to live.
A hard lesson I've had to learn is that you need to treat yourself regularly, but you must build those treats into your overall health and fitness plan. A glass of wine means a little less pasta at dinner, or 3 days at the gym instead of 4 one week means squeezing in a little extra time at the end of each of those 3 workouts. That extra skip day, of course, would be for a manicure or massage :)
I'm still trying to figure out how I can have a big, juicy burger once in awhile though! Alas, a work in progress…
One of the reasons I love blogs like Carrot's 'n' Cake, EatLiveRun, Peanut Butter Fingers and food.fitness.fashion. is because they all focus on living a life with balance and moderation. Julie from PBF has admitted regularly that she is a maniac about sweets and carb-y cereals, Tina and Ali (CNC and FFF, respectively) are both regular beer drinkers (women after my own heart) and Jenna from ELR quite possibly posts the most delicious recipes I have ever come across. These ladies know how to do it right, and I love them for that.
My workday is finally starting to wind down, and I plan to hit the gym with a new goal in mind: try a machine, exercise or routine I have never tried before. I haven't decided what it will be yet, but I'm hoping a little butt-kicking is exactly what I need :)
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Dried Chanterelle Mushrooms
Wine Forest Wild Foods
Crafted By: Connie Green
Napa Valley, CA
Chanterelles are well regarded as the "Queen of the Forest" - brilliantly golden, meaty texture, and delicately perfumed. Hand harvested in Northern California this crop has a hint of dried apricot and will rehydrate with a deep intensity ideal for hearty soups, stews and dishes. With these, you'll want to chop them finely as they can be tougher than other dried varieties.
After they've been brought to with warm water be sure to reserve the strained liquid - it's a brilliant broth for vegan dishes. Perfect for winter, these are wonderful chopped and added to goat cheese with herbs and stuffed into chicken breasts; incorporated into a bread pudding; or added to a mushroom and burrata lasagnette.
Mexican Dark Chocolate
Fortuna Chocolate
Crafted By: Sienna Trapp-Bowie
Boulder, CO
Our band of culinary adventurers love the dedication of the team at Fortuna Chocolate. Organic, single-estate, direct trade Mexican cacao is hand-roasted in their mobile lab, traveling throughout Boulder, CO to share their story with food lovers far and wide. The company is the go-to favorite for chefs in the region and after you break off a piece you'll see why.
Using only two Mayan growers from a region of Mexico known as Xoconusco this chocolate is rich and robust; ideal for both savory and sweet preparations. Try adding a chunk to beef stew to add depth; top charred cauliflower and shishito peppers with a chocolate-laden picata sauce; or stick to a classic and make superb fudgy brownies.
Holiday Pumpkin Spread
Primo Specialty Foods
Crafted By: Victor Papazian
Denver, CO
A delectable creamy spread reminiscent of Grandma's delicious pumpkin pie! Fresh pumpkin is enhanced by the addition of orange juice, brown sugar and a blend of freshly ground exotic spices giving this seasonal treat its decadent prize-winning flavor.
All-natural, gluten-and-dairy free, vegan, and non-GMO - this spread is the ideal healthy splurge! It is a perfect addition to compound butter for roasted veggies or poultry; makes for a wonderful dessert as a glaze for a cheesecake; or simply enjoy its richness slathered on a piece of buttery brioche toast.
Alamosa Quinoa
White Mountain Farm
Crafted By: Paul New
San Luis Valley, CO
An annual herb that has been cultivated for thousands of years in the West Andes Mountains of South America, White Mountain Farms represents the first large-scale quinoa crop in the United States. Prized by chefs across the country for its nutty and full flavor, this collaboration with The FareTrade represents the first time it's become available outside of state.
Rich in protein and high in fiber, quinoa is a versatile grain ideal for a multitude of preparations. Our test kitchen is loving adding the grain to our favorite winter meals - start out the day with quinoa pancakes with pomegranate maple syrup; add to a robust chicken and greens soup; or our personal favorite? Home-made energy bars!
Rose Honey
Bee Squared
Crafted By: Beth Conrey
This honey, a 2016 Good Food Awards winner, is infused with locally-grown Colorado roses. It has a gentle floral flavor and subtle profile making it an ideal ingredient to brighten dishes and desserts. A collaboration with Happy Heart Farm - both businesses are dedicated to supporting the food community through interactive education.
A perfectly understated honey, we're loving adding it into the base for vanilla ice cream; whipped into a sponge cake topped with buttercream and seasonal fruits; or for a delightful dinner party aperitif with gin, champagne and elderflower syrup.


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Trump's tough immigration rhetoric slows illegal border crossings: 'We're at a trickle'
After years of surging immigration from Central America, law enforcement in Texas' Rio Grande Valley are finally seeing some relief, thanks in part to President Trump's strong rhetoric.
"Words matter," said Christopher Sabatini, an expert in Latin American affairs at Columbia University in New York City. "The rhetoric has mattered. There is a sense of fear that immigrant families, without legal status, without papers are going to be sent back down."
That fear prompted a dramatic change in behavior among illegal immigrants that few predicted. For three years, a flood of unaccompanied children, women and families made the hazardous trek north from Hondurans, El Salvador and Guatemala, through Mexico to the U.S. Border. Now they are not coming.
"We're at a trickle," said Chris Cabrera, with the National Border Council. "It hasn't stopped but it's slowed considerably that we're at a point where we have empty cells now."
That added bed space is allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hold immigrants longer. Previously, Central American immigrants turned themselves in, claimed asylum and were released.
In most cases, the Obama Administration accommodated the claim by placing the applicant on a court docket with a two- to three-year waiting list. In the meantime, most illegal immigrants were free to work while living with relatives. Some set down roots by getting married or having American-born children.
President Trump promised to end that 'catch and release' policy, saying "anyone who illegally crosses the border will be detained until they are removed out of our country."
Apparently that message got through thousands of miles away.
"Since January, we have seen a significant decrease in traffic to the point we're averaging about 150 alien apprehensions a day," down from as many as 1,000 a day, according to Deputy Chief Raul Ortiz of the Rio Grande Border Patrol Sector. "A big part of the decrease, I think, has to do with a lot of the discussion about the buildup of infrastructure on the southwest border, more agents along the border and some of the message making its way down to those host countries."
And with traffic down, more enforcement means higher smuggling costs, detained immigrants tell the Border Patrol.
"If you think that you are not going to be able to stay with relatives, you are not going to spend $8 to $9,000 to cross just to get caught and sent back," said Border Patrol agent Marlene Castro while overlooking the once busy Rio Grande.
Border Patrol numbers tell the story. Since the election, apprehensions have fallen every month, from 15,000 families and unaccompanied minors in November to just over 1,000 today.
Cabrera believes media reports surrounding ICE arrests, the proposed wall and the president's vows to enforce the law scared many illegal immigrants into staying home.
"The media has a big say in what happens," he said. "They put that out there and people come or don't come, depending on what they say."
The same holds true, he said, of President Obama. Though his administration also vowed to deport most illegal immigrants and even produced an expensive ad campaign in Central America urging residents to stay home, the headlines told a different story – of immigrants getting temporary amnesty and freedom from custody for those claiming asylum. By contrast, President Trump hasn't actually done much.
"Without any real concrete changes in policies, without any real tightening of the border wall, without any of the $1.5 billion worth of increased funding yet for Homeland Security and the border guard, we are seeing the numbers that it is having an effect on people's calculation of the risk of crossing the border illegally," said Sabatini.
The administration has elaborate plans to strengthen both the border and the court system to diminish the 'pull' factors in illegal immigration.
So far, the Department of Justice has reassigned 25 judges from the interior to the border to help streamline the process and keep immigrants in custody until their asylum claims are completed.