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One of the most disappointing things about some newer films is sitting down to watch what you have read or heard will be a fairly passable horror film only have something like The Void tossed in your face like a bowl of rancid sauerkraut. Most reviews I had read seemed to talk about how this one harkened back to the cool practical effects laden John Carpenter styles flicks of the 80's. Well, while the 80's had it fair share and then some of bad films they were still in the end more entertaining than this mess, even the ones that had Klaus Kinski in them. It is mostly a bunch of people all holed up and an old hospital (thus creating your obligatory claustrophobic environment) all yelling and screaming at each other (thus creating your tense and dramatic moods) who have to fend off what appears to a Satanic branch of the KKK outside the hospital and keep from being killed by all sorts of slimy monsters from the inside. Sure, some of the monsters looked kind of cool, but not cool enough to compensate for all the shaky ass camera work and poor actors delivering poor dialog while trudging through the lackluster story line. I will be honest, I had to stop watching it after about 15 minutes do to the shaky cam work. I hate that shit. I did skim over the movie to get to the end and watched a few scenes here and there and later discovered online I was not the only one who had to resort to this method to at least half ass justify writing this "review" of the film. The movie stokes my ire all the more because of the plethora of praise online the film gets. Oh it played at this or that film festival and blah blah blah and who gives a damn.
Speaking of John Carpenter (someone's whose films I mostly like and The Thing remake is perhaps my favorite horror movie of all time) he said elsewhere, talking about all the bad horror movies we have to wade through these days, that there have always been bad horror movies, even in the 80's, along with the good ones. Well, duh. The problem nowadays I feel is just the sheer volume of drek that is slamming viewers and that often sucks us in with alluring tag lines and cool "retro" styled posters (like this one). It seems to never end. The lies and deceit. Even the old straight to video schlock of 90's seems watchable in comparison. Well almost. That's stuff sucked too. But it sucked and we all knew it sucked and no one lied about it. The filmmakers (like Charles Band and Lloyd Kaufman) knew it all sucked and it was done tongue in cheek. Some films played it serious and came out cool and campy. But all of this stuff like the void is, like modern music, lacking in some sort of fundamental sincerity of purpose. It is going to rely on post production trickery to make it marketable to the lowest common denominators of society (like myself I guess) and have members of the obscure cast and crew go onto IMDb and write bullshit 10 star reviews about it. I am beginning to realize a horror movie actually needs something called a budget after all and at least a few actors who have done something other than a few TV commercials or porn movies in their spotty careers. Lead actor Aaron poole is supposed to have some sort of TV pedigree but he was utterly boring and trying way too hard, and he was a s good as it gets here. Avoid the void.


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Working Near Powerlines At Home
Look Out at Home
It is important to stay safe around powerlines and around all other electrical distribution system equipment. In order to be safe, stay educated about the dangers related to overhead and underground powerlines.
The three most common powerline hazards at home are:
- Using ladders
- Trimming trees (see Landscaping & Tree Trimming)
- Flying kites
Electrical Safety Authority Powerline Safety at Home "Look Up Look Out" link: www.esasafe.com/assets/files/esasafe/pdf/ESA-LookUp-at-home.pdf

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Planning weddings & events has proven to be very enjoyable for me! I love meeting new clients, special event details, flowers, design boards & more recently discovering new & exciting venues. Being in Nashville there are so many amazing event venues, but I really love it when clients have the desire to experiment/trust me and try new venue sites that are "off the radar" for many Nashville brides.
The W.O. Smith Music School, tugs on the heartstrings of a bride that wants a trendy venue but also has a philanthropic heart to give back to the community. The space is modern, flexible, has great natural & event lighting & convenient to downtown Nashville. Since 1984 the W.O. Smith School has introduced thousands of interested and deserving children within the Middle Tennessee area to the world of music.
The school is primarily supported by gifts, grants, arts councils, private & corporate donations.
Contemporary lobby is perfect for an elegant cocktail hour!
The Ira Hunter & Merrydale Woods Recital Hall seats around 150 for a formal reception or cocktails and the lobby capacity accommodates 150, so they have a capacity of 300 when utilizing both spaces.
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For more information on the W.O. Smith Music School visit their site here. If you are musically inclined, be sure to inquire on how you can volunteer your time & give back to the Nashville Community!!


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"Old versions" are versions up to CMSimple 3.4. These versions are ANSI encoded and do not have a pagedata.php.
Basically, it is recommended to prepare the update either on a local server environment or in a subdirectory on the Web server.
If everything works fine, you can copy the new installation to the place, where the old website was, or lead the domain to the new directory on the server side.
Updates from CMSimple_XH up to version 1.5.3 to the current version of CMSimple are much simpler than an update to the current version of CMSimple_XH.
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For all Apple watch 4 users who are staying outside the USA and set up iPhone for None US territory. Know How does the Apple Watch Series 4 take an ECG? So you are not eligible to use ECG app on Apple watch and unable to measure ECG app on Apple Watch 4. find out the tips that work and enable ECG on apple watch 4 outside the US.
But it's possible! let's start to Take ECG on Apple Watch Series 4.
we are happy to help you, submit this Form, if your solution is not covered in this article.
Basically, ECG feature is based on software, not a hardware for Apple watch 4. mind it, Apple watch 4 only support ECG or pulse measurement using a finger. A sensor on digital crown read the intensity of blood flow that passing inside your finger.
Change Country region on your iPhone that Paired with your Apple watch 4. So apple watch automatically syncs and allow to test as like official release.
According to 9to5Mac and Source of MacRumors shared the story, Code is found that related to ECG features. that means it's software based.
How to Measure ECG on Apple Watch 4 outside the US: Take ECG Report in PDF
Step 1: Go to the settings app on your iPhone that paired with apple watch series 4.
Step 2: Next, Tap on General.
Step 3: Now, Scroll to Language & Region. Select the region of your choice. and Save it.
open heart rate app on Apple watch and place your finger on a digital crown. [Don't press the button or hard touch, Keep soft touch]
At that time, smart electrodes in apple watch scan your body's electrical impulses that came from your heartbeat that shown in Apple Watch 4 event. The whole information passes to S4 and at the same time, it will convert those signals into apple's algorithms.
Finally, you can extract the live data into PDF format that can be shared with your doctor. it really saves money, time and precious use of apple watch.
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Note: ECG feature is not available on Apple Watch 3, Apple Watch 2 or First Edition.
Hope you like my tips, that keeps all my readers happy and healthy by turning on and measuring ECG on His/Her Apple Watch 4.
Jaysukh Patel is the founder of howtoisolve. Also self Professional Developer, Techno lover mainly for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and iOS, Jaysukh is one of responsible person in his family.
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Slovakia will host 200 refugees but only Christians
Brussels, EU treaties prevent any kind of discrimination19 August, 14:16
(ANSA) - BRUSSELS - Bratislava is ready to accept 200 Syrian refugees, but on the condition that they are Christians. "In Slovakia we don't have mosques," a spokesman of the Interior Ministry said, explaining that Muslims would not feel at home in the country.
Replying to the statement, the EU Commission recalled that "we act in the spirit of the EU treaties, that prevent any kind of discrimination". (ANSA).


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July 16, 2019
Watch this on-demand webinar to understand the impact of the new FFIEC mobile banking security requirements. While the new requirements are more prescriptive than is typical of FFIEC guidance, ample room for interpretation remains.
In this insightful webinar, we address many of the questions being asked by US financial institutions, including:
- What are the regulators general expectations concerning scope and timeline?
- How should an institution go about tackling these new requirements?
- What are the top threats that should be considered in the bank's risk mitigation program?
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Among a field of stiff competition and large advertising agencies, Little Rock Christian Academy won the Public Relations Society of America's ARcom Award for the 2017 Annual Review in the Promotional Printed Pieces category. LRCA's Warrior Magazine was also a finalist in the Periodicals: Printed Version category. The ARcom Awards banquet was held Thursday, September 13 at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center. LRCA was represented by Cindy McLeod, Debbie Davis, Karen Mitchell and Heather Bennett.


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This elegant gold-lid frosted recycled glass jar, is sure to make a statement in your living space. Kentucky Bourbon Rum & Vanilla is a delightful aromatherapy blend, filling your home with an everlasting aroma.
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Joseph Rodriguez, acclaimed photojournalist long-time Department of Photography & Imaging adjunct faculty member, has an upcoming exhibition at the Bronx Documentary Center and several recent features in major publications.
El Barrio in the 80's - NY Times Lens Blog
In connection with his upcoming exhibition at the Bronx Documentary Center, the Lens Blog recently published a selection from Rodriguez's archive depicting vibrant and complex slices of life from Spanish Harlem in the 1980's.
Spanish Harlem: El Barrio in the '80's will be on view at the Bronx Documentary Center from November 11 - December 23, 2017. An opening reception will be held on Saturday 11/11 at 6:00PM. More Info
Life After Hurricaine Maria - NY Times
Rodriguez collaborated with Columbia professor and journalist Ed Morales to document the aftermath of Hurricaine Maria in Puerto Rico. The feature was produced by Jeffrey Henson Scales, also a DPI faculty member.
Rodriguez shares images and reflections from the time he spent working as a NYC cabdriver from 1977-85.


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Emeline is a British artist and designer founder of Progetto M. After Art school and obtained a degree from Fashion College. Meanwhile, Emeline fulfilled her lifelong passion for painting in her free time. In 2005 she became a full time artist and moved to California. Emeline draws inspiration from everyday life and from her love for colour. She has taken part in over 50 art exhibitions in Great Britain, the United States and Canada.


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Spring is coming, trees are starting to blossom and birds are warbling incessantly ...
... but when I read essays such as this one, things turn a little more somber. But the truth shall set you free, and this essay is an absolute must-read for today:
Thrutch: All For One
The article explains why Islamism is picking apart Western society block by block and how our governments are abdicating their sacred duty to protect law-abiding citizens. A particularly choice quote about the Salman Rushdie affair:
"Apart from some feigned outrage, Western governments did nothing but engage in ?diplomacy? and then proclaim that we must ?tolerate? differences of opinion and respect the ?feelings? of those who would murder us. And the result? Rushdie went into prolonged hiding, a Japanese translator was stabbed and killed in Tokyo, an Italian translator was beaten and stabbed in Milan, a Norwegian publisher was shot and severely wounded, 37 people were incinerated in Turkey as executioners burned down the hotel of a translator, and publishing houses and bookstores in the US were firebombed to destruction. Those were just the direct results. Indirectly, westerners learned that freedom of speech only applied if it were directed against lawful, peaceful targets. There would be no protection for discourse about Islam or any doctrine whose adherents backed it up with violence. Moreover, it set the precedent of foreign nations placing bounties on the heads of Western citizens with impunity, which would encourage similar behavior by every ardent fundamentalist given that the tactic had proven effective and without any risk to the issuer."
The article is excellent. Read it; read it now. But I must add one contary comment to the following quote:
"But along with all the advantages of an individual-based society comes one inherent risk. In delegating his use of force, and forsaking adherence to any gang or tribe, each individual is disarmed and essentially helpless should his government fail to act on his behalf."
That's why we have the Second Amendment. No US citizen should ever be "disarmed and helpless" in the face of an incompetent or disinterested government.
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Herbal ingredients transform awamori
By: Bill Charles
Date Posted: 2005-04-23
Awamori is Okinawas traditional liquor, and now it has a new flavor thanks to a Naha woman.
GENKOKU is the newest name on the awamori shelf, and its more than simple awamori. Consider it an Okinawan herbal liqueur, distilled with nine distinctly unique herbs. Genkokus medicinal effects are traditional, well known and long in use in Okinawan homes.
Kiyoko Oyazato began her quest to create a specialized liqueur in the mid-1990s while operating a liquor store in Naha, shortly after the death of her husband. I cried a lot and couldnt sleep, she said, and with two little kids and a store, I was looking for something to stay busy.
A friend brought her some herbs, and she began tinkering. She still has a portion of the first herbal awamori distilled in the stores back room in 94. Convinced there was an interest and a market, Oyazato teamed up with a laboratory to develop the perfect combination. Three years of product development and testing, and the Genkoku was ready for the market nearly three years ago. It cost Oyazato Y15,000,000 to create Genkoku.
Genkoku is unique. It is awamori with posture. Likcorice, Matrimony Vine, Cinnamomum Okinawense, Polyporaceae, Lobster Eucalyptus, Termeric, Sufflower, Reishi and Gardenia Jasminoides are skillfully blended and steeped into an awamori mixture at a plant in Nago.
What began as a six-months distilling process is now made simple by a unique electrolysis technology that infuses the awamori with the herbs in several weeks. The process is kept small to maintain quality control, with 2,800 bottles distilled at one time. It also allows Oyazato, 55, and her colleagues to combine flavor with quality. Each of the nine herbs is introduced into the awamori base separately, and in varying quantities, to control that flavor element. Of course, the exact amounts of each ingredient are the trade secrets known only to mom and daughter.
Daughter Yuko Apsato, 32, works with mom on the operational side, insuring the herbal awamori is perfect. Her brother Shigemori, 30, is the sales and marketing agent. To date, 170 stores nationwide carry the Genkoku, with most still in Okinawa. The plan is gradual expansion. At the same time, the family is working on a new product, a non-alcohol spinoff to allow everyone to enjoy the medicinal effects of Genkoku.
They insist the values are many. Licorice helps with lower back pain, sore throats and liver function improvement. The matrimony vine works against cough and hypertension, while cinnamomum Okinawense relieves pain and cuts perspiration. Poloyporaceae improves blood circulation, while lobster eucalyptus serves as a disinfectant. Termeric improves appetite, aids women with irregular menstruation, and promotes liver detoxification. Sufflower relieves constipation, improves blood circulation and is beneficial for women during menstrual cycles.
Reishi helps guard against cardiac disease, indigestion, bronchitis, hepatitis and hemorrohoids, and gardenia jasminoides improves sleep patterns and helps with recovery from fatigue. Oyazato says each of the medical herbs has a long history with Okinawans, who hold many records for longevity.
Genkoku awamori is a brilliant golden color, unlike the light brown traditionally associated with awamori containing supplemental ingredients. Creator Oyazato says a perfect end to a day is to drink a small cupful of Genkoku before bedtime.
Who wants to drink medicine? Well, Oyazato says there are many people who do, because it is a delicious beverage. And it doesnt taste like medicine, either. At 20% alcohol, it fits right alongside other awamori, each with its own distinct taste as well.
As with all awamori, there are several ways to partake. For a rich and full flavor taste, pour several capfuls into a glass and drink it. Others prefer it on the rocks for a smooth and light taste. A third way, oyu-wari involves mixing Genkoku with hot water. It goes particularly well this way during the cool winter season, backing the alcohol off a bit while releasing flavor and aroma. Oyazato says theres one other way to serve Genkoku, and thats mixed with cocktail bases such as tonic, soda or fresh juices. She says the best matches are tomato juice, orange juice and milk.
Genkoku. A new addition to the Okinawa awamori family. Its sold in liquor stores in most Okinawa communities, selling for Y3,990 per bottle.


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There are two distinct types of customer service skills for which employees require training and practice. First, there are the operational elements of customer service. These are the skills without which you simply wouldn't have a business, wouldn't have customers—because the work wouldn't get done. Here are examples of these operational customer service skills; they'll vary, of course, by your line of business:
Just as important, though, is a second set of skills, what can be called "the soft stuff," the human subtleties that make all the difference in how a customer perceives the customer service that you're delivering. Here are a few examples:
The thing about these two lists is that one isn't more important than the other. Employees need to succeed with both categories of skills if you want to deliver fabulous service (although, in my experience, a boss is more likely to judge employees based on the first list, because it's more tangible, and customers are just as concerned with the second).
The big difference is that the items on the operational list tend to take care of themselves; an employee's operational abilities tend to hold steady or improve over time. (For example: Once you've learned how to look up a customer account in your database, you're unlikely to completely blank on that knowledge a few days later. And you aren't going to learn how to run a credit card charge on Day 1 of your employment and then, on Day 20, have no idea how to carry that out.) The second list, by contrast, needs tender, loving attention, every single day you're in business. It's absolutely possible to have these soft skills come and go: to be careful about your tone of voice one day and to come off as gruff and surly the next, or to be good on one day about matching the pace of the customer and to start rushing customers as you become more of a veteran at your job.
The solution? Frequent attention to maintaining the quality of the "soft stuff" list. This frequent attention can be in the form of frequent customer service training and refreshers, or it can be a simple checklist — keep it short! – that is taped next to your workstation or staff check-in area. Or – and this is really a masterly approach, used at the very best companies – it can be a daily, pre-shift huddle or lineup, very short and devoted only to the soft stuff.
Your customers will be grateful; their response to these subtle touches is far from subtle. They expect you to know the operational items, but they really, really want you to get the soft stuff right.
Micah Solomon, recently named the "new guru of customer service excellence" by the Financial Post, is a customer service consultant, customer experience consultant, keynote speaker, trainer, thought leader, and bestselling author. Click for a free chapter from Micah's latest book or watch Micah's new customer service keynote speaker video.


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From time to time BIBA may need to make enhancements to our privacy practices. This may happen as the result of government regulation, new technologies, or other developments in the area of privacy protection. Any updates to our privacy policy will be clearly posted on the BIBA website.
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We collect personal information for many different reasons related to the running of BIBA. The three main purposes are: first, if you are or apply to be a member, second if you (or someone on your behalf) registers for one of our events, and third if you ask us to send you any publication or other information, for example, if you register to receive recruitment alerts.
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The RC20 packs a power 1000 lumens with a maximum bean distance of 951 feet...from a torch only 6.3 inches in length. With a tailored rechargeable Li-ion battery and standard USB charging cradle, the Fenix RC20 simplifies the way of charging. Whether the charging cradle is fixed on the wall or placed in the car, you only need to place the light in the cradle. The indicator light in the neck of the flashlight will indicate battery power so you always are aware of your battery status. Fenix has made everything super convenient for the discerning flashlight enthusiast.
Based on customer requests, Fenix has put all flashlight operation in the tail cap area. The dual tail switch features remarkable tactical ability and easily activates 4 brightness levels plus instant strobe and the momentary-on function. The dual operation mode makes it better to satisfy the demand for law enforcement, driving, searching and rescuing, etc.
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Emerie Enters Her Grandmother's Garden
inspired by Alice Walker's In Search Of Our Mothers' Gardens*
A seed of sage
within my mother's
I attune
to a sacrament
of Psalms
poking praise
into cinnamon skin
moving to music
not yet written*
amid my Great-
Great Grandmother's
I resound
in twice told memories
of flowered vegetable
gardens whittled
from cracked earth
windswept hands
implanting turnips
to tulips
the southern soul
of a Cherokee-
Black blossom
beyond the antebellum
aisle of Jim Crow.
Indigo engraved
in her palms
refusing to shrivel
like A Raisin
in the Sun.
I reap the harvest
of hallow dreams.
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"Some people's lives seem to flow in a narrative; mine had many stops and starts. That's what trauma does. It interrupts the plot. You can't process it because it doesn't fit with what came before or what comes afterward. A friend of mine, a soldier, put it this way. In most of our lives, most of the time, you have a sense of what is to come. There is a steady narrative, a feeling of "lights, camera, action" when big events are imminent. But trauma isn't like that. It just happens, and then life goes on. No one prepares you for it." Jessica Stern
"After all, when a stone is dropped into a pond, the water continues quivering even after the stone has sunk to the bottom." Arthur Golden
"Outside, the sun shines. Inside, there's only darkness. The blackness is hard to describe, as it's more than symptoms. It's a nothing that becomes everything there is. And what one sees is only a fraction of the trauma inflicted." Justin Ordoñez
"Resiliency is not gender-, age-, or intellectually specific…" Asa Don Brown
"Often it isn't the initiating trauma that creates seemingly insurmountable pain, but the lack of support after." S. Kelley Harrell
"Stop masking your pain for it will bleed through somewhere else in your life." Sherna Benjamin
"The important message here though is that it is possible to heal and survive. Everyone has survived their own kind of emotional or mental trauma. We all have our inner fears and misreplaced feelings of guilt." Lynette Gould
"The power we discover inside ourselves as we survive a life-threatening experience can be utilized equally well outside of crisis, too. I am, in every moment, capable of mustering the strength to survive again—or of tapping that strength in other good, productive, healthy ways." Michele Rosenthal
Brisbane Trauma Counselling
At Trauma Counselling Brisbane, we have brought together a team of some of Brisbane's best psychologists and counsellors, with a special interest in helping people suffering from trauma. Take a few moments to browse through the therapist profiles here on the website, or freecall 1800 877 924 to make an appointment today.


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US STOCKS-Wall St edges up on energy bump; Facebook slide continues
By Chuck Mikolajczak
March 20 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks edged up on Tuesday as higher oil prices buoyed the energy sector, but another slump in Facebook Inc shares curbed gains.
Oil prices rose more than 2 percent to touch a three-week high, driven by tensions in the Middle East and the possibility of further declines in Venezuelan crude output.
Those gains helped the S&P energy index up 0.95 percent, making it easily the best performing of the 11 major S&P 500 sectors.
Facebook Inc shares were down 4.2 percent. The social media company said on Tuesday it faced questions from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission about how its users' personal data was mined by a political consultancy hired by President Donald Trump's campaign.
The stock has fallen about 12 percent over the past two session, on track for its biggest two-day decline since July 2012 in a drop that has weighed heavily on equities.
U.S. and European lawmakers have demanded an explanation of how the consultancy gained access to the data and why Facebook failed to inform its users, raising broader industry questions about consumer privacy and whether heavier regulation is on the horizon.
Shares of Snap Inc fell 3.56 percent, while Twitter Inc shares tumbled 9.47 percent. The Global X Social Media ETF lost 1.2 percent.
"There is a secular issue with Facebook - time spent and user growth. That is the real reason we are going down and sellers basically just wanted a reason to latch onto and the latest headlines that came out were the perfect opportunity," said Mohannad Aama, Managing Director, Beam Capital Management LLC in New York.
"I don´t think the selling is over yet in Facebook but it is a characteristic of the weak market overall."
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 127.22 points, or 0.52 percent, to 24,738.13, the S&P 500 gained 3.89 points, or 0.14 percent, to 2,716.81 and the Nasdaq Composite added 15.68 points, or 0.21 percent, to 7,359.92.
Facebook was the biggest drag on both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 while the Dow, which does not include the social media company, had the largest gain of the three major Wall Street indexes.
Oracle dropped 8.7 percent after the business software maker reported lower-than-expected quarterly revenue.
Financial stocks edged up 0.27 percent as investors awaited a near-certain interest rate hike at the end of the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting on Wednesday.
Market participants largely expect a total of three rate hikes this year, although some have not written off the possibility the Fed will hike four times.
Shares of defense companies gained after Reuters reported Trump plans to boost the exports of lethal drones to more U.S. allies. Kratos Defense rose 3.7 percent and Boeing Co gained 1.9 percent. (Reporting by Sruthi Shankar in Bengaluru; Editing by Dan Burns and Meredith Mazzilli)
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I have been out of school since April 2016. I graduated with an Honours in English. Perhaps, I should have majored in finance, nursing, or Bio-Med. I had the acumen and the knack to succeed in those majors. In high school, I decided to take a risk. To stray from the typical path of becoming a nurse. Or a doctor. Don't get me wrong, in high school, I tried to get accustomed to these various careers. I would try to dress as a lawyer. I would watch Med-School documentaries. None of it really resonated with me. I was thinking about journalism. I always wanted to do journalism. But, I never had the confidence to actually say that. It wasn't until the past year or so that I finally figured out what I really wanted to do.
I mean, my parents came to Canada - just so I can be a nurse? Don't get me wrong. But, I want to at least say that I tried. I didn't want to dread waking up. That being said, it may be a bit more hard for me right now than my contemporaries who studied Finance. And that's okay. I would like to think that I am forging my own path. Making mistakes and living off spontaneity.
Here are some key traits that my degree has brought me:
1. Writing for different audiences
Just because you can write an essay does not mean you can write an essay. What one professor may like, another may detest. Therefore, you have to be adaptable depending on the class and "prof" that you have. Also various citation styles (MLA, APA, Chicago Style etc.) may be used so you have to become familiar with all of them.
2. Managing multiple deadlines
As one of my former classmates stated, "it's as if the "profs" conspire together to make students suffer. " Months where you are bombarded with multiple essays, presentations and quizzes is the norm. Time management is key in order to ensure success with each task.
3. Critical Thinking
Referring to point 1, anything is contestable. It is all a matter of having supporting evidence in order to back up your argument. Reading a piece of text multiple times in order to gain insight is really relevant in problem solving. Creativity is also encouraged.
4. Being well versed in a variety of areas
I loved the interdisciplinary nature of my degree. Perhaps this is just the result of attending York University - but I am truly grateful nonetheless. I took French, Drama, a Forensics Science - like course and many more. I loved that I was able to meet people from all walks of life and learn from viewpoints different from my own.
5. Gaining a voice
I was very fearful to express my opinions due to the liberal nature of my school. However, in fourth year I realized that I am paying for tuition (only four years eh!) . We are all entitled to share an opinion and likewise have our own opinions challenged. I really had to be confident in who I was as a person in order to be true to my authentic self. I value authenticity and believe other individuals do so too. People want to see something that is different, not something that is recycled and rehashed. So why not?
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The Crown Range Road
It's been a busy couple of days. After arriving in Wanaka on Saturday, we decided to stay there for two nights. This made sense for a couple of reasons - the first being that Wanaka is bloody beautiful. The second being that I had a couple of Skype meetings back home on both days, and it was just going to be easier to stay in a place where we knew the wifi was pretty solid.
Saturday night after my first meeting we got stuck into a couple of drinks with the locals at The Lake Bar, which left us feeling a bit sorry for ourselves come Sunday morning. After a big breakfast and what may as well have been an IV of coffee, we managed to get our shit together enough to venture off on a bit of a road trip into the heart of the Mount Aspiring National Park.
The scenery was like something straight out of the Scottish Highlands. Beautiful snow capped mountains in the distance, enormous rolling green hills in the foreground, and a sweeping dirt road that ran parallel to the glacial river that connected it all.
Today began our journey further south as we took the Crown Range Road towards Arrowtown. It amazed me last year just how much I fell in love with this little town, and it was no different this time around - it really is one of the nicest, most picturesque places I've ever seen.
Tomorrow it's off to Queenstown for the night, before making our way down to Milford Sound for a few days.
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The Weeping Willows, Andrew Wrigglesworth and Laura Coates, are a couple of old souls, steeped in bluegrass tradition and draped in gothic Americana imagery. They regale their audience with stories of sunshine and romance, God and The Devil, murder and decay. Real music.
The Willows make their QLD debut to launch their brand new album, Before Darkness Comes A-Callin', recorded in Los Angeles with 4 time Grammy Award winning engineer Ryan Freeland (Bonnie Raitt, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Ray LaMontagne, Ramblin' Jack Elliott). This will be a celebration of not only the album but all of the wonderful Pozible supporters who helped make it happen!
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Raw "Pebernødder" a la Christmas Spiced Raw Cookies
During December and the holidays I sometimes find it tempting to fall into the sliding "trap" of marcipan and other Christimas sweets as they hold so many memories from the past …. of a magical time of childhood and the sense of Christmas!! Don't get me wrong that's all lovely we have our wonderful memories however I like to make the Christimas also about health, being more loving and kind to the people we love (including ourselves) and spending quality time together.
I love creating healthy snack treats that feels indulgent so I created a Raw version of an old Danish Christimas biscuit tradition and it turned out so well….
It has all the spice sensations that I recall from all the Christmas baking and I'm sure also your kids will love it too.
This recipe makes about 15-20 snack balls
20-25 min
Raw, Vegan, Glutenfree, Sugarfree
100 gram ground almonds
200 gram soft deglet nour dates
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cardamomme
1/8 tsp ground clove
1/4 tsp ground ginger
a pinch of pink salt or sea salt
Blend all ingredients in a food processor.
Process until a sticky mass forms.
Roll the dough into bitesize balls and shape them with your fingers into a little round "fat cookie"
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Pat Ferrucci, the Register's entertainment editor, tackles the toughest subject in life: entertainment. To him, entertainment can mean anything from music to film, from sports to television or from mundane happenings to orange juice.
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Happy New Year
Oh, sure, I love Christmas and everything, but I'm a creature of habit. I'm oddly anal about my schedule. And when things are forced to change, I don't really like it.
For the last couple weeks, I've had odd deadlines, long drives, days off (but with the same amount of work), crazy hours, etc. This week? Well, everything's back to normal, in its right place, and I couldn't be happier.
I hope you all feel the same way. Oh, and last weekend, I saw three movies: "Sherlock Holmes," "Avatar" and "Up in the Air." "Sherlock" was better than I thought, but nothing special. Of course, I'm a Guy Ritchie hater, so take my opinion for what it's worth.
I wanted to die throughout "Avatar." Did it look cool? Yep. But I didn't need to waste three hours of my life, either.
Now, "Up in the Air" might be my favorite movie of the year. In a couple weeks, I'll publish my 10 best movie story right here on this here blog. The Register's official list will be in Weekend Friday. I didn't write it because there are far too many movies not here in New Haven yet, and publishing said list in the newspaper, in February, would look dumb. Yep. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
What else? Well, good ol' Santa Claus brought me some mini camcorder thingie. Once I figure out how to use it properly (this weekend), you can expect plenty of video stuff on this blog, both of me talking and bands performing, etc. It should be fun. My New Year's resolution is, of course, to break posting records on this here blog. Wish me luck.
The most exciting part of the new year is all the upcoming CDs that I'm super excited about. Some I already have, some should be in the mail. We're talking Vampire Weekend, Peter Gabriel, Miles Kurosky, Midlake, Dawn Landes ... the list goes on and on.
If we want to look back, though, you can read my selections for the best records of 2009 here. It took me a while to figure them out, but I'm very happy with the list.
By the time this post gets published, a new batch of Hall of Famers will be nominated. Let's go Tim Raines, Alan Trammell, Robbie Alomar, Mark McGwire and, um, I'm not sure.
What else? Not much. You may also have heard that Wilco and Trey Anastasio have both confirmed Connecticut dates.
Oh, and I'll be watching the People's Choice Awards tonight, so expect a diary in Weekend Friday.
That's it. I leave you with a video for Vampire Weekend's lead single off their new record:
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Yep my friend-if you go back a few posts, you'll see that I told you that "Avatar" sucked it. Oh sure, I have friends who are attacking me, saying "But the effects are amazing! And the 3-D!"
Yeah, so?
It's still a looooooong, stupid movie.
And yes, "Up in the Air" is one of the two best movies of the year. I think "Hurt Locker" is tied with it. Both are great, great flix.
- Pat Ferrucci said...
I knew "Avatar" would suck, but I still had to see it. What amazes me is, like you said, how many actually like it. I just don't get it.
And, yeah, we're on the same page: My other favorite movie of the year is "The Hurt Locker." Although, I keep hearing good things about "Crazy Heart" and "A Single Man." We shall see ...
Haven't seen "Crazy Heart" yet, but saw "Single Man" while in NYC last week.
Good to be sure, but more style than substance in my book. Firth is great, Julianne Moore is hot, and Ford shoots a pretty movie. But the story is so downbeat, and the lead character so morose, it's tough to care much (at least it was for me). Look forward to hearing your thoughts on it.
(I'm not sure what to think of "Crazy Heart." From what I've seen, it looks a lot like "Tender Mercies.")
- Pat Ferrucci said...
"Crazy Heart" looks exactly like "Tender Mercies." I said that loudly to a friend the first time I saw the trailer.
Eerie brain meld.
I suddenly have the desire to hang a Carrie Underwood poster in my office.


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The 18 wheeler carrying the container that came all the way from Minnesota lumbered through the gates of the Kabudula Rural Community Hospital yesterday. it was quite a sight.
the back doors opened, hospital and community members gathered, and there were cheers of delight.
As the hospital staff and community members unloaded the many oxygen concentrators, hospital beds, examination tables, orthopedic equipment, EKG machine, nebulizers, wheelchairs, lifts, and other essential medical equipment, they could hardly contain their gratitude.
"I'm speechless," said a smiling Aubrey Nsunza, hospital-in-charge. "We have been waiting so long for this. This is a great day for our hospital and our community. You have done a great thing for us."
"We can't thank you enough. You can't believe what this means to us. We will now be better equipped than many district hospitals in our country," said Prisca, nursing officer.
An ultrasound scanner was the most prized donation in the shipment. "This means we can offer the highest standard of care for these poor rural pregnant women. They do not need to travel all the way to Lilongwe for scanning now - we will take care of them right here in their own community," remarked Aubrey gleefully.
The equipment will immediately raise the level of care at Kabudula, a poorly resourced public hospital in rural Malawi. The life-saving oxygen concentrators will be for each ward in the hospital, as well as for the six rural health centers in the Kabudula Health Area. In a hospital where there are often 3 sick children on one bed, pregnant women often sleeping on the concrete floor - the 30 electric, proper hospital beds will give them dignity and comfort.
The value of the donation to Kabudula is US$250,000, collected, packed, and shipped by Hope for the City and World Altering Medicine.


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A cooler is one of the most creative and convenient inventions ever, especially for people who love being out and about. Going out on a picnic, hiking, camping or chilling by the beach, of course, something's missing without food.
Naturally, you wouldn't want to spoil a beautiful day with spoiled food. This is what your refrigerators can't do. You can't take them out with you to store your food whenever you want.
And this is what coolers can do for you. Coolers are not only meant to store and keep your drinks cold. They can also serve as storage for food especially those that quickly spoil and need to be in a cool place.
However, doing a good job at keeping your food and drinks cold is not the only factor you should look into when buying a cooler. Like many other things, it must meet certain standards of quality most especially if you want to get the best deal out of your buy.
Today, we will be featuring an RTIC cooler review. But before that, we will be telling you important things you need to know about coolers. We will also guide you on how which cooler is going to be worth your money.
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Just as we mentioned earlier, storing and keeping your food/drinks cool is not the only standard you should have with coolers.
Different coolers use different materials. The cheapest and most popular cooler usually uses styrofoam as material. It does a decent job at keeping your drinks cool or slows the melting of your ice cubes.
However, Styrofoam tends to wear out very quickly especially if the amount of food/drinks/ice you store in it are a lot.
So, what should you be considering?
1. Material Used, Quality and Price
Plastic is the ideal material for coolers. However, if you want a more durable cooler, it is not only the material must check. You ought to check if a cooler is made through "rotomolding" or "blow molding," as well. Blow molding is the most common way of assembling/producing a cooler. It is also the cheapest.
Why is that? Blow molding is the forming of hollow plastic parts separately. Those separate parts are then assembled to form a cooler. However, if you want something that's more durable and less prone to damage, rotomolding might help.
Rotomolding or rotational molding is a process that uses liquid resin as an additional coating. This takes longer than blow molding because the resin is biaxially rotated inside the cooler until it dissolves. The finished product is a whole, one-piece item with little to no removable parts. This is what makes rotomolded coolers less prone to breakage.
You can look at the price as well. High-end and advanced coolers are expensive. So, think this through before buying. Do you need a high-end cooler? One with digital locks and LED indicators of temperature? If not, you can just stick to a high-quality cooler without frills and all.
2. Cooling Performance
Of course, coolers are meant to keep your drinks/food fresh. If you put ice in your cooler only to find out 3 hours later that it's already a mini pool of melted ice, then that cooler is bad.That kind of coolers defeats the original purpose of coolers.
Don't ever sacrifice the cooling performance of your cooler. You might've gotten a very cheap cooler, but if it doesn't do its job, then you're burning money.
3. Insulation
Coolers aren't only meant to "cool" food/drinks. They can also be used to keep your food hot. UV-insulated polyethylene is a chemical substance in plastics. This is placed in the inner and outer walls of coolers. This is what keeps whatever temperature you have in your cooler.
With the right thickness, a cooler with UV-insulated polyethylene might be useful for insulation, Especially if that is your purpose for buying a cooler.
Presenting the Product
Let's check the RTIC cooler now that we made a rundown on the things that you need to consider. We'll be using this product to give you an idea of what's out there in the market. Who knows? Maybe the RTIC coolers can peak your interest!
RTIC coolers are one of the leading brands out there. It's got a good reputation for being sturdy, sleek, and functional. We'll be digging further into the brand's features in the next section. For now, let's review a particular product from RTIC coolers.
When you first look into the features of an RTIC cooler, you'll notice the modern and sleek design it boasts. The RTIC 45 comes in a rich tan color that makes it a delightful product just by looking. However, aesthetics isn't the only thing where this cooler excels.
This model is a great cooler for individual use. It's not one of the bigger and bulkier coolers out there. This gives it the versatility for small groups and the portability for individual use.
One of the best features of this product is the longevity of the ice. RTIC cooler 45 has a cooling lifespan of 10 days. That's quite longer compared to other brands making it an attractive choice. Moreover, the RTIC is at a reasonable price which should make it a real bargain.
- Rotomolded construction: Keeps the material intact and prevents breakages
- Simple but effective locking system that keeps hot air out of your cooler
- Locks and hinges are very durable
- Rubber latches make it easy to unlock
- Cooling performance lasts until ten days: Maximum ice retention lasts a good 4-5 days while it is still cold after nine days
- Sleek design
- Components are designed to ease your use
- Allows for easy draining through its drain spout
- Handles make it friendly to carry
- Lid is sealed tightly
- Not ideal to carry over long distances especially if it's fully-loaded with cans, food, and ice
- Only a 30-day warranty
- The inside of the cooler is easily scratched
- Handles may be vulnerable to breakage if the cooler is always full and carried
Features of The RTIC Cooler That You Should Know
Several features are common with all RTIC coolers. These are standards that are unique to the RTIC brand to a certain extent.
One of the main benefits that you gain from buying an RTIC product is you get commercial grade insulation. This top-notch insulation prevents heat from entering your cooler once closed.
This is done through injecting commercial grade polyurethane foam. This foam is 2" in thickness and is present within the walls of RTIC coolers.
Furthermore, the coolers have 3" premium foam injected into their lids. Since the RTIC coolers have excellent insulation, it quickly translates to superior ice retention. As previously stated, its cooling performance lasts up to 10 days.
This is made possible through the closed-cell insulation foam. This foam stops air and moisture giving it exceptional thermal properties.
Furthermore, their lids have a freezer grade gasket. This gasket completely circles the surface of the lid. Thus, this gasket acts as a seal that further locks in the cold. Moreover, it's also a safety net to prevent leakages if your cooler turns over.
The RTIC coolers boast a rotomolding feature. This makes the structure of the RTIC more intact and thus, durable. Furthermore, the use of high-grade polyethylene enhances the strength of the body and lid.
Apart from this, the hinges and latches of the cooler are made out of high-quality rubber and plastic. The rotomolding process of RTIC coolers was patterned from the process of making kayaks. In their site, RTIC even boasts that their coolers are built to resist bears!
Versatility in Components
Although insulation and durability are the two primary things that make this a great product, it also has great components.
Foremost, the integrated hinge system is one of the underrated aspects of the RTIC coolers. These hinges work together with the rotomolded body since it prevents tear or separation.
This hinge system keeps the parts such as the lids intact. These hinges are made out of steel which is resistant to corrosion.
Draining the water can be a big problem for your cooler too. The RTIC V-Drain System and drain plug lets the water out quickly while retaining the ice inside.
The inside of the RTIC cooler is also another bonus. It's made of food-grade polyethylene that is UV-resistant. This feature also allows the cooler's exterior not to sweat. Dry ice is also compatible with this product thus giving you extra versatility.
What Others Say
In this product site, the RTIC 45 was received with a lot of positive comments. Particularly, the RTIC's strength and durability in the outdoors is famous among verified reviewers.
There are complaints about the weight being too heavy. However, the compact size of the RTIC 45 makes it easy for storage in the car. Overall, the product is on the better end of the stick.
Alternatives you can try
1. K2 Cooler
K2 Coolers started in 2011. They are designed to be heavy duty yet lightweight. They use UV-insulated polyethylene and polyurethane foam.
These are what makes K2 coolers lightweight, heavy duty and fit for their task. To keep your food/drinks either fresh or hot.
- It has an ice vault gasket.
- Insulation/cooling performance is still dependent on the user.
- You can avail of its seven-year warranty.
- Contains polyethylene and polyurethane
Pelican Coolers use stainless steel hardware and pull latches. But unlike most coolers with limited time warranty, a Pelican cooler is ensured with a lifetime warranty.
Another unique feature is its claim to be "bear proof." Pelican coolers are meant to be used for traveling and hiking. This is why even if a bear attacks this cooler, it's going to occur little if no damage at all.
- Can store more food/drinks because of its bulk
- It can keep your ice from melting for ten days at most
- Lifetime warranty
- It's bear proof
Like the Pelican, YETI coolers are also boasting about their "bear proof" quality as well. Ice retention in YETI coolers usually lasts up to 5-7 days.
However, you would find that YETI coolers, in general, are a tad bit more expensive than usual coolers out there.
- Comes with a five-year warranty
- It uses aluminum technology
- It is more "rugged" than other coolers (perfect for outdoor use)
In a Nutshell
If you're willing to invest in a long-term cooler, the RTIC could be just for you. Other brands have similar benefits as well, but the RTIC has a significant price drop compared to other products.
Moreover, the ice retention feature is longer than usual. You also get some neat features for its components. An example would be the molded tie-down slots that make it easier to transport. There are not any red flags when it comes to the RTIC cooler, so it's a great bargain.
Also Read:
Best Cooler For The Money
Best Ice Packs for Coolers – Buyer's Guide


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Our skin requires good care and this care should start before the appearance of acne. When we talk about acne cure, than it is more about prevention of acne than cure of acne. Taking good care of skin means getting knowledge about the effective ways of curing acne and adopting such methods in life. If you are serious about acne cure, then you ought to take care of your skin on daily basis and with full discipline. We will here discuss about what things you should do in your daily skin care routine that will help in acne cure and prevention.
The basic thing about acne cure is cleanliness. The best and basic way of taking care of skin is to have refreshing morning showers. However, many people take showers at bedtime also. It helps in keeping skin clean and is very relaxing for the body too. It helps in having sound sleep. In case you are living in a hot climate or a place that has high humidity, then you must take bath at bedtime. You should take showers after every activity that makes you to sweat a lot. It is very effective way of taking care of your skin.
The question that arises here is that if acne can be cured just by taking showers. Well, the answer to this question is that it is not so. Taking showers is just a part of acne skin care. The clothes that you wear also play an important role in acne cure. The bed sheets and pillow covers are also important. You should always wear clean clothes and should make sure that the pillow covers and bed sheets are clean and tidy. If you wear tight fitting clothes, then it causes sweat to accumulate faster. Hence, it is recommended to wear soft cotton clothes as part of acne cure treatment. You should always take care of the makeup that you wear. The brushes that you use for makeup as well as the equipments that you use should be well cleaned before use.
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When I think of the 4th of July, my thoughts turn to spending time with family and friends, barbeque, watermelon and of course...fireworks. As humans, we know to expect them. We have experienced them at other times, we see them sold on the roadside and in stores. We even get time off work so that we can enjoy the day and the fireworks with others. But unfortunately for our pets and other animals, they can't make sense of it. They have no calendar to refer to, no others to consult. For them the sky lights up, there is smoke and terrible noise. For them it is a time of fear.
Last year in my own neighborhood during the 4th I saw a couple of the neighbors' dogs jump their fences and run through the community howling after the fireworks started. Once their owners realized that they were missing they drove around in their cars looking for them. For those dogs all the show and celebration created fear and uncertainty.
Here are some things that humans can do to help ease the fear brought about by fireworks.
1) Get your dog a Thundershirt. Thundershirts can be found in pet stores. They are based on the concept of swaddling--much as you swaddle a crying infant. Get the dog used to the Thundershiirt well before he needs it. Put it on and take it off him several times during the days leading up to the 4th. Let him wear it for a little while. Do this while giving him treats for going through the ordeal of getting to know the product and the process involved. It is important to get the right size and put it on him properly. Please read the instructions and fitting charts on the product. It does need to be snug. Thundershirts don't help all dogs, but they do help a good percentage. It may help yours.
2) Put your dog in a quiet part of your house during the celebration. Give him something to do. A bone or a stuffed Kong may help him keep calm and will serve as a distraction. Be aware however that sometime dogs get so stressed that they won't eat or take treats until the stress diminishes.
3) Crate your dog. Kenneling or crating your dog at night or when you can't be available is not cruel and unusual punishment. Dogs naturally are denning animals and it provides a safe place of their own to go. Again, give them a job--something to play with or chew.
4) Put on some music. Many studies have proved that music acts to calm and soothe dogs.
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text: National Geographic, for the first time /April 4, 2018 by LUCAS LANDAU This month I do my National Geographic debut. First time publishing a work on the pages of the iconic magazine. It's such an honor to start my collaboration with this special photo that changed my life (and still changes) in the historic edition about racial discussion. Many thanks, National Geographic Brasil, I hope this is only the beginning :)


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ADIFF TV 2017 | Festival Highlights
It's time to say goodbye to #ADIFF17 and we hope you enjoyed being part of it.
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Please enjoy our highlights video and we hope to see you again next year!
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Meet Matt and Flora!
Matt and Flora began practicing at Blue Ridge Yoga in 2017!
Where did you meet? We met in Boston when we were both students there. Flora was getting her MBA while Matt was in grad school for nuclear engineering. With Knoxville's current weather, it feels like we never left!
How long have you been together? We've been together for over 3 years, even though we might come across like an old married couple.
When and why did you begin practicing yoga? Matt's first time doing yoga was here at Blue Ridge. Flora dragged him there since we live just a few minutes away and heard great things from a neighbor. That first strengthening class was quite the introduction to yoga! Matt has since improved, and the strengthening class is now one of his favorites. Flora dropped into a few yoga classes when she was living in California but didn't make it a consistent part of her life until she found this studio.
How has yoga benefitted your relationship? We love that yoga is a consistent thing we can do together, that's also good for us.
What other hobbies/activities do you share as a couple? We like glassblowing, woodworking, and letterpress printing -- anything that takes us back by a century and gets us away from our tech-centered jobs. When we're not making things, we enjoy exploring Knoxville since we're relatively new to the southeast.


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No matter how optimistic I try to be, I wake up everyday to hear some horrendous news around the world. As if the entire fiasco in USA is not enough, closer home things aren't looking bright either.
Last week we went on our yearly pilgrimage to Goa, well the place really does bring lot of peace and happiness to us. And even though I love the place, I can't help but notice a kind of double standard experienced in many of the restaurants/hotels. Things are a lot more "nicer" if you are a "white". They are such subtle things that you may not even notice it if you are visiting the place first few times. For example waiter is more attentive or generous with smile or just the attitude they have towards you. And it is a no-brainer why it happens, most of them tip well. And by well, you have to remember that when you convert from dollars to rupees even peanuts becomes humongous! Lot of people from western countries look down upon you, and you can't do much about it but it hurts to see that even in your own country you are given second preference!
And then there is other extreme, where Tamil Nadu decides to ban Coca Cola and Pepsi in order to promote local products. The excuse they are giving is that these brands are "toxic". Really? And how do these local brands plan to make soft drinks healthy? Are they suggesting that everything available in the market are healthy? What about cigarettes and alcohol? My intention is not to ban cigarettes as well but that at the end it is the decision taken by consumer what they want to do. I mean I personally don't drink soft drinks but that is my choice. Why do you have to ban other products to sell your product? That's just a cheap trick. And how is this different from situation in US where these pseudo-patriots want outsiders to leave their nation?
As a nation you should aspire to promote yourself ahead of outsiders, but that doesn't mean you forcefully ban everyone else (at least not in a democratic nation). I think as an Indian we should first learn to respect ourselves. If we wouldn't respect ourselves and our fellow citizens, how do you expect outsiders to do the same? That said there is a huge scope of improvement in the way we execute our ideas. Instead of trying to bring down others, how about we try to promote our products in a better way. Like a majority of people think "Burgers" are cool but "Vada Pav" is strict no-no! Most of the times it's just the mindset. Another huge problem we face is the quality of our products. The notion is that Indian products are low in quality. Although it's a very generic statement but I am sure you are getting the crux of our problem. These are the issues which cannot be resolved overnight but the problems won't go away until we try to solve them from the root cause instead of just trying to enforce some stupid ban.
A nation cannot change until each individual decides to contribute in its course. You and me don't have the power to change law but then again we don't have to wait for some official imposition to make some change. Start with something small, next time you go to supermarket give a try to some local products. Only if you are completely satisfied by the result continue the product. And please don't assume someone is better off than you just because their english is better than yours!


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For many people in the Flathead Valley, gardening and farming may seem to be a seasonal endeavor. We would like to beg to differ and coin it "seasonality farming" instead. The reason is that even when the temperatures are dipping into the negatives and there is a layer of snow feet deep covering the entirety of the field, we are working. Winter brings a different type of work and goals for farmers and gardeners. Planning, researching, reflecting, and notating are just a few of the tasks undertaken in the seasonality of farming.
Here at the Farm our young minds are seeking to explore possibilities of the future: near and far. We've compiled the information passed down by the previous owner, our own experience, and other farmers who are broadcasting their experience and knowledge through social media and research. There are some serious changes that we are putting in place for the 2017 season- ALL of which we are excited about.
Taking over Raven Ridge Farm has been an exciting process for us. We don't take what we do lightly. It is a passion for our community and environmental health that drives us to push our own limits to bring you the best quality of food that we can provide.
Seeds have been ordered, and the farm is in motion. With jittery fingers we have opened our 2017 CSA. Join us! Look beyond the glistening snow into a summer of divine seasonal vegetables.
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Cassady, Nathan, and Willa


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Wanderlust: Italy
Italy has a piece of my heart, and it always will.
For as long as I can remember, I wanted to travel and experience Italy, and in 2010 when I was in college, I was fortunate enough to make that dream a reality. I spent a semester wandering cobblestone streets, eating, drinking, and learning so many things - among them, photography. A large part of my photography education happened in Rome as I studied under an Italian photojournalist shooting entirely in film. Returning to the United States was bittersweet, but from the moment I stepped onto the return flight I knew I'd be back. And I wanted to take my dad. My father's parents were born in Italy, though my dad had never made the trip himself, so when I found out Way Up North, an incredible photography conference was being held in Rome, I knew I had to go. And whether he liked it or not, (pretty sure now that he liked it!) I was taking my dad with me. The images below are some of my favorites from a whirlwind 8 days spent in Rome in April.
It was so wonderful to see old friends, meet new friends, and show my dad this amazing city. I know I'll go back again, it's just a matter of when . . .


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