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I am always quite skeptical of gluten-free sponge cake mixes: this is partly because so many, in order to compensate for the lack of elasticity/fluffiness that gluten creates, contain lots of stabilizers, gums and chemicals. The other reason is that I try and encourage people to view baking with alternatives to wheat flour as something quite separate – you will never create pastry, cake, cookies etc. that taste the same as those that have wheat. Baking with buckwheat, rice, coconut, chickpea, teff, sorghum etc. can be a challenge but a fun, interesting - and delicious - one!
So instead of focusing on replication, focus on re-creation :)
So on that note, when I was gifted the Honeybuns' Gluten-free Flour Cake Mix, I was very excited to try it out. It's made of a blend of ground almonds, flaxseed and sorghum flour; and although it also contains brown sugar (so you didn't need to add any to your cake batter) I found that this was balanced by the sharpness of the marmalade.
I thought I would give myself the additional challenge of trying to make the cake completely Vegan as well – and I'm so happy to say that it turned out brilliantly.
1 x Honeybuns Gluten Free Cake Mix (300g)
2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp cold water)
170g/3/4 cup sunflower oil
zest and juice of medium orange
For the caramelised oranges:
2 tbsp homemade marmalade (or good quality store-bought)
¼ cup agave nectar
¼ cup golden caster sugar
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 tsp orange blossom water (optional)
6 small or 3 large oranges (finely sliced)
1. Line an 8-inch springform cake tin with baking paper and pre-heat the oven to 180 Celsius.
2. Next make the caramel – place the sugar, agave nectar, and marmalade and sunflower oil in a small saucepan. Stir over a medium heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken. Remove from heat and stir in the orange blossom water if using.
3. Pour half the caramel mixture evenly into the tin. Then slice your oranges into thin half rounds or full circles. Then arrange them, slightly overlapping, in the bottom of the tin on top of the caramel. Pour the remaining caramel evening on top of these orange slices.
4. In a large bowl, mix the orange zest and juice, with the sunflower oil and flax eggs. Then add in the Cake Mix and stir until well combined.
5. Pour the batter over the sliced oranges, and pop the tin in the oven on a medium shelf and bake for 30 minutes.
6. Once golden brown on top (and don't be alarmed as this cake isn't supposed to rise dramatically) remove from the oven and let it completely cool before scoring round the edges to make sure the caramel hasn't stuck too much to the tin, before unlocking the springform and transferring it on to a plate.
7. Peel off the baking paper, dust with a little icing sugar and enjoy!!
NB. If you want to make this cake with wheat flour, just use 170g of plain flour with 1 tsp of baking powder instead of the Cake Mix.


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We all have those moments. The ones that make you say that out of a sheer inability to contrive a conscious string of other words that properly equates to exactly how you feel. If you have never had a "HS" moment, you're missing out; life's too short. Tonight, I had one of those moments. They are few and far in between. So far, in fact, that it makes the moment just that much better. What takes it to even the next level is when what gave you that feeling was 100% your idea and doing. Behold, my "Holy Shit" moment.
Taken at Avanti Fountain Place in Dallas, Texas.

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John Denver Musical Tribute Starring Ted Vigil
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This event occurred in the past.
Ted Vigil has stunned audiences across the country as he recreates the original concert experience in his tribute to John Denver. With the uncanny resemblance and sound of the late John Denver, Ted Vigil performs many of Denver's hits, including "Rocky Mountain High," "Annie's Song," "Sunshine on My Shoulder," and "Thank God I'm a Country Boy."


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Born in London, England. Now relocated to Duluth, Minnesota.
2008-2012 BA (Hons) Jewellery & Accessories, 1st Class Hons, Middlesex University, London
2007-2008 Foundation Diploma Art & Design, University of Cumbria
2012 Galerie Marzee Graduate Prize Winner
2016 Founded Atelier & Stone, Duluth, Minnesota, United States
2013/14 Saturday Style Market, Spitalfields, London, England
2013 Co-Founder Burnish & Black Jewellery Design, London, England
2012 International Graduate Exhibition, Galerie Marzee, Nijmegen, Netherlands
2012 "Raw" Graduate Exhibition, Truman Brewery, London, England
2012 New Designers, Business Design Centre, London, England


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Darlene Yee-Melichar: Position Statement
CSU/Statewide Academic Senate
Darlene Yee-Melichar
Professor and Coordinator, Gerontology Program
I am seeking re-election to the CSU/Statewide Academic Senate, and I would appreciate your support.
I joined the faculty at SF State in 1990, and I have served the campus as a member of numerous committees at the department, college, university, system, and community levels (http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~dyee). I am currently serving on the Campus Academic Senate Executive Committee, CSU/Statewide Academic Senate Executive Committee, and co-chair of the CSU Institute for Teaching and Learning (ITL) Advisory Board, and editor of the Academic Senate CSU Faculty-to-Faculty (F2F) newsletter.
In these various service roles, I have been directly involved in important, systemwide efforts by providing information to and from our campus on: 2016 Legislative Advocacy Positions of the Academic Senate of the California State University; Preventing Workplace Bullying Within The CSU Community; Acceptance of the ICAS Statement on Preparation in Natural Science Expected of Entering Freshman; Request for Joint Task Force to Develop an Action Plan for Increasing Tenure/Tenure-Track Density in the CSU; Inclusion of Non-Tenure-Track Faculty in Campus, College and Departmental Orientation Programs; Role of California State University (CSU) Campus Faculty in the Evaluation of Courses for Transfer; On the California High School Exit Examination; Establishing a Task Force on the Requirements of CSU General Education (GE) Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (B4) Credit; Support of SB 707: Gun-Free School Zone; California State University 2016-17 Support Budget Preliminary Plan; Task Force Report on Advancement of Ethnic Studies; and Task Force Report on CSU Sustainable Financial Model.
Next year's CSU/Statewide Academic Senate will be called upon to provide systemwide consultation on answering Chancellor Tim White's call, in his "State of the CSU" address, to reduce the achievement gap to zero by 2025. As you may know, I am strongly committed to shared governance, and I believe that we all benefit from the collaborative consultation that shared leadership ensures. As a CSU/Statewide Academic Senator, I have been and will continue to be committed to the collective interests that our campus faculty, staff and students successfully represent.
It would be an honor to continue to serve the campus community of SF State as a CSU/Statewide Academic Senator. I respectfully request your support for reelection to the CSU/Statewide Academic Senate. Thank you for your kind support.


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Feeding your Dog with Healthy Treats
Today, individuals are starting to be plainly alert on the advance of their wellbeing with the end goal that they are watching what they are putting into their bodies as well as their pets and that is the primary reason that PawsIQ has centered; this is an online website whereby individuals can go to get additional info on solid treats for pooches. This should be possible by ensuring you have solid pooch treats and snacks within reach, so your canine companion eats steadily and remains sound. It is even better to create a schedule for giving your pet pill pockets dog treats as well as other treats so that you abstain from overfeeding it which is not good at all. The treats that you give them must be offered discretely as a reward for good conduct, so they can figure out how to adhere to the great propensities. For example, gifts can be given when the puppy has accomplished something extraordinary like learned another trick to urge it to be better at what it is doing. It is vital to ensure that the treats you feed to your pet are sound since they will enhance their invulnerable framework with the goal that their bodies can oppose maladies and diseases. Solid nourishing outcomes in a healthy pet and diminishes the quantity of visits to the vet.
Aim at making the treats that you give your dog interesting such that they can be longing for the moment that you give them some. There are sure home fixings that you can apply to make a decent and sound pooch treat. You can go to a pet food store and buy some healthy treats, but you must be on high alert to ascertain that the ingredients used in making the treat are healthy. You can search for more info on the packaging of the treat whereby they have listed the active ingredients to know whether they are healthy or not. If you possess a feline, you can give it cat dental treats to enhance its wellbeing and also advance sound sustenance. On top of ensuring that the treat is healthy, it must possess all the necessary nutrients to sustain it until the next meal that it is going to eat. Continuously keep note of the considerable number of things that your pooch is susceptible to, with a specific end goal to abstain from nourishing your pet things that may be hurtful. If your pooch has some interesting needs, you can simply go ahead and connect with a vet for direction on the most proper food.
If you are educated and have enough time and vitality, you can prepare pooch treat at home. This spares you the hustle of experimenting with things that you are not knowledgeable on because you can control the fixings in the treats to guarantee that they are sound. You also create a good bond with your dog when you feed it personally.


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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Two days before the NFL trade deadline and a couple 49ers have surfaced on the rumor mill.
Wide receiver Pierre Garçon and defensive back Jimmie Ward are drawing interest, according to reports from ESPN and Sports Illustrated.
Garçon offers veteran experience but he's also been hindered the past couple games by knee and shoulder injuries, and the 49ers ruled him out Saturday from today's game at the Cardinals.
He has 21 catches this season for 230 yards, and he's yet to score a touchdown since joining the 49ers last year on a deal that paid him $20 million guaranteed with the team holding options the next three seasons. He had 40 catches last year before a midseason neck fracture.
49ers' WR Pierre Garcon drawing interest from teams as trade deadline approaches, per sources.https://t.co/BX9LB5EYEA
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 28, 2018
Ward's five-year, injury-plagued tenure has seen him limited this season by a hamstring injury, and he missed last Sunday's 39-10 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams.
ICYMI … 10.28 Sunday Rundown! Full of trade deadline names, including Pierre Garcon, Jimmie Ward, Haha Clinton-Dix, Janoris Jenkins, Tyrod and MORE. https://t.co/pyzkBaBncj
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 28, 2018
Other logical trade candidates are defensive tackles Arik Armstead, Sheldon Day and Earl Mitchell, linebacker Malcolm Smith and guard Joshua Garnett.
NINERS INACTIVES: Center Weston Richburg (knee) will miss his first game this season as he got deactivated along with Garçon, quarterback Tom Savage, cornerback Greg Mabin, offensive tackle Shon Coleman, defensive tackle Jullian Taylor and nose tackle D.J. Jones.
NOTABLE ACTIVES: Among the 49ers suiting up who were questionable: running back Matt Breida and cornerback Richard Sherman.
Suiting up for the first time since the season opener is guard Joshua Garnett, who dislocated a toe in Week 1. Also, wide receiver Dante Pettis is in uniform and set for his first offensive snaps since Week 3.
CARDINALS INACTIVES: Quarterback Sam Bradford, safety Tre Boston, wide receiver Trent Sherfield, defensive tackle Corey Peters and offensive linemen Justin Pugh, Jeremy Vujnovich, Korey Cunningham.
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We've had some snow here in Munich, and I think it is beautiful. I love how the snow crystals outline the tree limbs and fences and the whiteness brightens up the city. In December, the days are very short in Germany, and the snow makes everything look lighter and more cheerful. Much preferable to gray winter mud!
Tomorrow I am off to the Nürnberg Christkindlesmarkt - the oldest and biggest Christmas market in Germany. It will be a little adventure for me, including a train ride, and I am looking forward to it. I'll take my camera and if all goes well, I will have some photos to share with you very soon :)
Have a nice weekend!


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A warm welcome to the Hellbachhof!
Our new holiday apartments are furnished with great love for detail. Individually crafted furniture made exclusively from local, sustainable woods.
We look forward to your visit and above all, to make your stay with us filled with lasting memories. Whether it's with the whole family or as a couple, riding a bicycle or hiking in romantic Franconia, relaxing in our large garden, and simply feeling good.
Arrive and feel at home for a while in a familiar and cordial holiday atmosphere.
The Präger Family
Our roots are in Equarhofen. The connection with our home and the beautiful nature surrounding us are our biggest treasures. "Only they who know their roots can create a future in the present."- with this conviction, we want to go part of the way with you.
Cozy like home
We have owned the house and ground since the year 2000. With foresight, sensitivity and creativity we have developed the resort piece by piece. The bridge between tradition and modern age can be felt in every corner, as well as the strong ties to nature and home – and of course, family spirit.
Up close with nature
There are areas with a wide view over the Steinachtal and places to retreat and be alone for a time. We invite you to have a rest in this place, recharge your batteries, meet friends and family, spend evenings at the campfire, enjoy beautiful music and experience warm summer nights outdoors.
Interesting surroundings
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bad Windsheim or Ochsenfurt – in only 20 minutes you can reach picturesque and historic towns with cultural and culinary diversity. Whether you want to go hiking or cycling, enjoy wellness or wine – there's something for everyone.


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Dr.Colleen NealePractice Owner
Dr. Neale grew up in St. Peters, MO, and decided to pursue veterinary medicine late in high school. While working on her undergraduate degree in Animal Science, she developed an interest in swine medicine and husbandry after working on a couple swine farms. She also has a passion for small animal medicine. She graduated from the University of Missouri with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2012. Dr. Neale resides in Mexico with her husband, two children Maggie and Jameson, yellow lab Resa, and two cats Olaf and Crow.
Adam NealePractice Owner and Large Animal Assistant
Adam grew up here in Mexico, MO. He graduated from Lindenwood University with a degree in Human Resource Management. After working for 8 years for Joe Machens Ford in Columbia, MO he decided to return to Mexico to help grow the veterinary practice. He is enjoying getting to spend more time with his wife, Colleen and their two children, Maggie and Jameson. In his free time Adam loves to hunt, fish and be outdoors in general.
Dr.Lindsey CalhounAssociate Veterinarian
Dr. Calhoun grew up in Mexico, Missouri, on a sheep and pig farm just north of town. She was very active in 4-H and FFA showing livestock, which ultimately lead to her interest in veterinary medicine. After graduating Mexico High School, she went to the University of Missouri- Columbia to study Animal Science. She received her BS in Animal Science in 2011 and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. Dr. Calhoun lives with her husband, Jon and their son, Jesse. Dr. Calhoun has two dogs, Ranger and Tonks.
Dr.Cristina AldersonAssociate Veterinarian
Dr. Alderson grew up in St. Peters, MO. She attended the University of Missouri for undergraduate studies in Biology and also completed a Masters of Public Health degree prior to attending veterinary school. She has special interests in preventative medicine and infectious diseases. Following graduation from veterinary school in 2015, Dr. Alderson moved to New York City. It was here she acquired a position as a shelter veterinarian in the largest animal shelter in New York. In July 2016 she and her husband Tyler relocated back to Missouri after he was accepted to the University of Missouri's Internal Medicine Residency program. Dr. Alderson and her husband welcomed a baby girl in July and reside in Columbia with their two cats, Darwin and Raj.
Terry DavenportOffice Manager
Terry is a 1975 graduate of Mexico High School. She was employed by Dr. Hudson for 30 years. Terry initially started her career as a receptionist, but 9 years later became the Office Manager and has remained with the clinic ever since. Terry and her husband, Kevin have two children, Alesha and Doug. The couple stays busy with their 7 grand children and 7 great-grand children. They enjoy sharing their home with two dogs rescued from the clinic, Cardi, an Australian Shepherd and Maggie, a dachshund.
Beverly JonesReceptionist
Beverly is a Centralia High School Graduate. She worked as a receptionist for Dr. Hudson for 23 years. Beverly and her husband, Perry, live in Centralia. Beverly plans to retire at the end of October, but will always be part of the clinic crew. Beverly and her husband share two adult daughters, Pam, and Salina. Beverly enjoys spending time with her three grandchildren, and miniature dachshund, DJ.
Kate KeithSmall Animal Assistant
Kate was born and raised in Mexico. After graduating Mexico High School in 2004, she attended William Woods University where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Professional and Technical Writing. She has been with the clinic about 15 years this fall. She enjoys spending time with her lab/ pit bull cross, Gator and four cats; Jack, Jinx, L.P. and Phoebe.
Priscilla VanlandinghamSmall Animal Assistant
Priscilla grew up in Mexico, Missouri. While attending Mexico High School she worked part time as a Veterinary Assistant, moving to full time after graduating in 2006. Priscilla was employed by Dr. Hudson for 10 years. She and her husband, Raleigh have one daughter, Zoe. The family shares their home with two cats and one dog; Daisy,Blinkie and Elsa.
Crystal UtheReceptionist and Large/Small Animal Assistant
Crystal grew up in Wellsville, MO on a small farm, where she raised cattle, chickens, and horses. Her passion for animals started when she was very young. She is currently attending veterinary technology school and lives with her husband, Zack. This last winter the couple welcomed a baby girl. Crystal enjoys working with her cattle, horses and spending time with her 6 dogs; Amos, Dixie, Colt, Ellie, Rex, Sapphire and 1 cat, Kit.
Katie BursonVeterinary Assistant/ Kennel
Katie was born and raised in Mexico, MO and was exposed to a variety of animals at a young age. As a child she went on a lot of 'puppy runs' with her grandmother who was a puppy broker and owner of Puppy Love Haven. From there her love of animals grew when her parents became managers and trainers at Dr. Raymond Wilbers' draft horse barn, Sunrise Stables.
As Katie got older, her animal interest expanded further when she became a Volunteer at Truman State University's Herpetology Lab. Here, Katie helped care for a group of brown anoles, a pretty ball python named Edna, a Chinese Water Dragon named George, a tortoise named Chunk and an eleven foot long Burmese python named Big Bertha.
After a semester at Truman, Katie transferred to Southwest Baptist University and began working at Animal Care Center where she was able to interact with clinic birds, rats, Double Yellow Headed Amazons, Cockatiels, rabbits and turtles.
Katie lives in Mexico with her husband and high school sweetheart, Cody. The couple was blessed to welcome their son, Parker Wayne in 2015. The family shares their home with Greta, a King Charles Spaniel and two cats Bosley and Minnie.
Matt SpurlingKennel / Veterinary Assistant
Matt grew up and lives on a farm just outside of Mexico. He is currently a senior at Mexico High School. After graduation in May he plans to attend North West Missouri State University in Maryville. He wants to pursue a bachelors degree in Agronomy / Precision Ag. Then he would like to apply to Vet School. Matt enjoys working with the cattle, goats, and mules on the farm. He also spends time with the 3 Australian Shepards, Rascal, Oscar, & Lexi and cats, Paws, Suicide, Flower, & Simba. He has worked for Audrain Veterinary clinic about 2 yrs. When he is not busy working or studying he is shooting his bow or hunting
Grace WortmanKennel / Veterinary Assistant
Grace was born and raised in Mexico, MO. She is currently a high school senior who works as a part-time veterinary assistant. She enjoys being involved at Mexico High School, both in clubs and sports. She has been a four year member of the tennis team, and earned All-State tennis honors her senior year. After high school, she plans to attend the University of Central Missouri and major in nursing. Grace loves to spend time with her family, her two cats, Rosie and Chloe, and her dog, Nala.
Gus,Clinic Cat
Gus arrived at Dr. Hudson's clinic one day and never left. He was brought into the clinic as a kitten, the victim of a dog attack. His recovery process was long, and once healed the staff could not stand to part with him. Gus has a very friendly and outgoing personality. He became Dr. Hudson's first clinic cat and has been with the clinic 14 years.
HarrietClinic Cat
Harriett was orphaned as a kitten and Dr. Hudson's staff bottle fed her and nursed her back to health. She enjoys playing with her mouse toy, as well as long naps. Harriett is 3 years old and not as social as Gus, our other clinic cat.


text: For over a year now, I've been showing you how to design any exterior space I could think of and teaching you that HAVING A MASTER PLAN is big time key to a beautiful exterior design. I truly believe you gotta have a master plan before you can get started or else the finished product will look like a red hot (piecemeal) mess. Well, my friends, guess who didn't follow her own advice? You guessed it...this girl right here. And I'm the victim of my own warning - total design mess at my house right now! Call it the designer version of "cobblers children don't wear shoes" if you like, but my lack of plan was wearing away at my conscience, and it's time to do something about it. Why now? Well, mostly because I have a deadline. Houzz.com is coming to photograph in the spring and I need to look like I'm an actual, for real, exterior designer and not just someone who plays one on the internet. But of course I had to put my pride aside and let you in on the ugly truth...I have a big design dilemma! And I want you to come along so I can show you how I fixed it. Click the photo above to start watching now!


text: Our APM Fossil North team delivered yet another great job at Indiana Municipal Power Agency (IMPA), Whitewater Power Plant in Richmond, Indiana. The work scope included a major inspection on a small GE steam turbine. There was a lot of extra scope that was received and the crew mobilized and demobilized a couple of times for this. The team was very attentive and went the extra mile to keep the project running smooth. Kenneth Kennard was the Day Superintendent and Brad Funk was the Night Superintendent. Kenny not only had a crew that consisted of Keymen and local Millwrights, but he also oversaw plant personnel working hand in hand with his crew which took the project to a special dynamic. Both, Kenny and Brad led their teams to display the utmost professionalism and workmanship to meet the customer's needs and exceed expectations. The teams once again proved that APM's fulfilment excellence is focused on delivering safe and quality jobs. Thank you, team! We appreciate you for continuing to put our culture into motion every single time.


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Helping our Global Community
Supporting Society
Since its earliest beginnings, IBU-tec and its predecessors have demonstrated a deep commitment and support for the communities of the Weimar area. As part of our historic responsibility we support a wide range of clubs and projects in the fields of sport, education and other social activities.
Helping Africas Children
"Together, let us save children's lives in Akonolinga" – The Kilera Association has set out to do just that: improve the living conditions of children and single mothers in Kamerun. Education, internet access and social events, all help to create a better future for these children. A worthy task we are proud to support!
Kilera Association
Athletics is not only good for ones wellbeing, it also increases an individual's personal performance, fosters team spirit and helps to instill the important traits of discipline and dedication – qualities that IBU-tec values highly. Accordingly, we actively support sports in our region, particularly youth focused programs.
Currently, we are the proud sponsors of:
- Soccer Club SC 1903 Weimar
- The Bowling Club SV Freundschaft Gelmeroda e. V.
- Canoe Club KGC 66 Weimar e. V.
- Endurance Sports Club Apolda e. V.
- The Weimar City Run
Community Projects
Education is of the highest importance. We believe the foundation of every society is the development of its youth and that of the welfare of its senior citizens is a shared responsibility. Therefore, we proudly support a variety of projects and organizations benefiting the community, including:
- Work placements for secondary students
- A children's traffic safety book created in association with the Road Safety Association Ortsverkehrswacht Weimarer Land e. V.
- The Lutheran Youth Outreach Program
- The Weimar Citizens' Trust for Neighborhood Assistance to Senior Citizens
- The Ehringsdorf Local Historical Society
- … and numerous projects benefiting local schools and children


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This numbered edition Acrylic Glass Print, designed by Lindsay Merwin, comes with a numbered and signed certificate of authenticity. Printed on archival-quality photo paper mounted on the back of a 1/8" thick, clear acrylic substrate, this artwork comes ready to hang on a wire attached to a wooden frame fixed on the back.
Oil painting of a rocky waterfall in Florida originally done on an 11" x 14" canvas panel
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I am 34 years old and want to gain control of my body. Although physical appearance is my main motive, I also want to strengthen my core and increase my balance and flexibility! Thick and toned is my goal.
I plan to focus on strength training and Pilates. I don't really follow diets too well. I prefer to watch what I eat and practice plenty of portion control.
I look forward to sharing my progress and to come here for motivation and guidance.
Let's work it!


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Herbshop 101: A home medicine making class series led by Cassandra Elizabeth.
Wednesday Evenings, 6:30-8pm, in October @ The Pod.
Materia Medica herb walk around the farm, learning about common local weeds and their uses;
Learning to dry herbs and custom tea blends
Introduction to Tincture Making
Methodology, Ratios, Fancy Words and Uses
Intro to Infused Oils and Hydrosols- Making Your Own Plant-based Cosmetics-
Demo of making lotion to take home!
Nutrition and Phytochemistry: Food is Medicine!
Medicinal Culinary Herbs:Infused Vinegars, Electuaries, Honey, Spice Blends-
Making fire cider in class to take home!
$100 per person~ snacks and materials included. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
SIGN UP HERE: https://squareup.com/store/frinklepodfarm/item/herbshop
To learn more about Cassandra Elizabeth: cassandrasgarden.com/bio


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Stephanie Grant
We have a celebrity in our midst here at goperformance. Stephanie Grant was recently featured on Disney Junior for making history. I had the chance to sit down and talk with her about her family, working out, being a working mom and how she manages to juggle it all.
Stephanie Grant started at goperformance in January 2017.
Tell me about your journey to a healthier lifestyle?
The first half of my life I was on a diet and worried so much about my physical appearance. I am in my forties now and I have had two kids. I know it's important to be in good health but the number on the scale doesn't stress me out. I want to be healthy and active so I can be a good mom to my kids. I want to be able to travel with them and show them the world.
How old are your kids?
My son, Mason, is 5. I have a daughter, Morgan and she's 21 months old.
You work full-time with two small kids. Tell me about your job?
I have been a pilot for twelve years and I've been with Delta Connections for nine years.
You recently appeared on Disney Junior. How did that happen?
Disney actually found me through my website and blog. Back in February of 2009, I was part of the first all African American female flight crew – meaning the pilot and co-pilot were both African American females going from point A to B. As part of Black History Month, Disney reached out to ask if I could come out and shoot a piece about it. They involved my son, Mason. Everything was first-class and a really cool experience.
You work full-time, have two kids, a job that requires travel and an odd schedule? How does it all happen?
Being a working mom, you have to learn that you cannot do it all. I tell people that my name starts with "S" but I don't have an "S" on my chest. I am not Superwoman. I am okay with leaving some stuff undone to make sure the "right" things happen. Dishes can wait so I can spend time with my kids or take care of someone who doesn't feel well.
What about the gym? When do you squeeze in time for you?
Well, I try to make coming to goperformance a priority for me. It is so important for me to take good care of myself. The community at goperformance helps me to stay motivated and manage my stress. I wish I had a career that allowed me to keep a regular workout schedule but I don't. I simply make it a priority when I can.
So what are your goals at the gym in the next few years?
I want to be unapologetic in a two-piece. I want to be "fit-curvy". I do not want to be ashamed of anything that God has created on me. I have had two kids. I am not out of whack - I just need a little work. I want to put on a bathing suit, some shorts and rock it. It's important for me to keep my blood pressure down. I want to put on some more muscle. And I want someone to look at me one day and say, "You look like you must workout."
I hear you talking about priorities and managing what is important – career, being a wife, kids and time for yourself. How on earth do you determine what is important when everything seems to be important?
Because I travel, 3-4 days per week, I first make sure that my kids are fed (my husband doesn't cook). When I am off, my priority is to get them to school and workout. Sometimes, I come home from dropping them at school and just watch a little television – I need a re-charge. It's important to me that my husband and kids are cared for. Sometimes that is all that I have time for in one day – and that's enough.
What advice would you give a mom who is on the fence about working-out? As you know moms manage lots of things and so what would you tell her?
Schedule it like you would a hair appointment if you need to. Just go. Take the first step. Make it a priority. There are other things I am giving up to have time at the gym. You have to start somewhere. You have to be willing to just start. Consistency is the key. Getting started is hard but you will make friends. You will meet people with stories like yours. Working out at goperformance it like having a built-in support system that wants to see you win.
Do you have any "life-hacks" or mom tricks that you are withholding from us?
Well, I have a housekeeper come in every few months and help me get caught up. I take one girls' trip every year. And wine. I do like a glass of wine.
What's your favorite cheat meal?
I cannot pass up a good dish of homemade macaroni and cheese.
What do you want moms to know?
You brought a human or humans into this world. That's a miracle alone. It is okay for you to carve out some happiness, leave things undone and take care of yourself. Most moms don't get enough credit for what they do at home.
If you are a working mom, we would love to hear from you.
How do you juggle your own fitness and health while keeping a house and career running?
Visit our Facebook Page or Instagram account comment and let us know how you juggle it all.


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Fallen Servants
I had just returned home from a mission trip to Central America and I looked at the trending news and saw a headline that read "Megachurch Pastor Perry Noble Removed From Church." My heart sank, and inwardly I cried out "God not again!" As of late it seems too often there are church leaders failing in their leadership.
- Darrin Patrick was removed from his position in the Acts 29 organization and from his pastoral position in the Journey Church for running over people and pushing his own image and agenda.
- Mark Driscoll was forced to resign from Mars Hill Church after allegations of plagiarism, belittling staff, and misappropriation of funds.
- Perry Noble was dismissed by his church for his alcohol abuse and issues within his marriage.
- Tullian Tchividjian was let go for infidelity and dismissed from his ministries.
These are just some of the latest pastors to fall in their positions of leadership, and I must be honest these are only the ones that we hear about because they are the high profile leaders. The statistics for senior pastors failing in or leaving ministry (for moral, ethical, physical, or spiritual reasons) are startling to say the least. But what was even more startling is the amount of pressure that is placed upon these leaders to heed the calling God gave them.
Simply looking at the link above for statistics shows the undue stress these men and women are under and one can only imagine the added pressures of caring for an entire church body. That is not to say that simply because someone is a pastor they will fail, but we must acknowledge that as purveyors of the Gospel of Christ, it is easier for that to happen to those in ministry for these reasons and more:
- We tend to believe that whatever happens in a ministry is because of our works not God's.
- We convince ourselves that the ministry is ours not the Father's.
- We believe that without us the ministry will falter.
- We take all of the hurts, needs, and desires of our parishioners and place them on ourselves.
- We become convinced that we can do all things through me who gives me strength.
- We become the end-all and be-all because people trust us and give us the room to do what we see fit.
The sad reality is that failing in Christianity is a part of life. We are sinful in nature and because of that we will fall, but too often we say "no not me." I am guilty of that. When I read of Noble's removal not only did I say "God not again," I also inwardly said, "God thanks that I work in youth ministry where this won't happen to me."
How foolish am I to believe that this is a problem strictly associated with those in senior pastor roles? Sin afflicts us all, and we must take steps to combat sin in our lives! We must look to having the proper safeguards in place no matter if we are a volunteer, an elder, a youth pastor, a children's worker, or the executive pastor. Sin will always look to corrupt what God has necessitated for good, and we must not allow for that to happen. Satan would love nothing more than to see the Bride of Christ falter and fail. So what can we do to safeguard the church of God?
First let's look at how to protect the ministries we serve in, and then how to help others – especially senior pastors – in their ministries.
- Always cover the ministry you serve in prayer. Jesus constantly prayed for His disciples and the calling God had given Him. We should do likewise.
- Have accountability within the ministry. Allow for other leaders to speak into your life, your leadership style, and what you do. This helps to keep us humble and focused on the reality that these ministries are not about us but about the Father.
- Ask yourself if the ministry would succeed without you, and why or why not. A good ministry will carry on without you because it is God-centric not you-centric.
- Do you find yourself calling it "your ministry?" Maybe practice calling it God's ministry and yourself the servant.
- Take regular breaks from your ministry. Our staff team takes a monthly recharge day. It is a paid work day where we do not come into the office but instead make sure our spiritual walks are where they should be. It looks different for each person. For some it includes reading their favorite Christian books, others take prayer walks or some take time away to pray, and others just get the rest they need to recharge.
- Be willing to accept change and critiques. One of the hardest things to do is change, but we must be willing to because God calls for us to be vulnerable and eager to hear the Father's direction.
- Talk to and listen to your spouse and children. Ask them for their honest input. Have you changed since being in ministry? Do you find joy in what you do? Do you spend enough time with them? Are they resentful of the ministry you serve?
These are just some ways we can safeguard the ministries we serve, but what about our senior pastors? These men have such a weight on their shoulders that can be understood by only those who have held these roles. I stepped into such a role at 23 and held it for roughly two years, and it almost made me walk away from ministry. To those men who serve faithfully in this position day in and day out for years on end: THANK YOU! The stress these men face is huge and daunting; we must fight for and with them as they face daily attacks from the evil one. So what can we do for them? Here are a few ways to love and support your pastor:
- Send them a note of encouragement and thank them for what they do.
- Take them and their family a meal or dessert and thank them for their sacrifice and love for you and others.
- Stop into the senior pastor's office to talk. Ask how they are doing, how you can pray for them, or ways that you can help outside of the ministry you serve.
- Ask your senior pastor to go on a prayer walk in the community and pause to pray for them specifically.
- Regularly engage with your senior pastor. So often it is easy to revert to our silos and rarely interact with other ministers, but we must engage! Have lunch together, take breaks together, have dinner at your homes, go on double dates.
- Ask your senior pastor to be your accountability partner. Go beyond Covenant Eyes, and actually sit down and share life together. Encourage one another and pray together.
- Pray for them daily. These men of God need our love and support, but also heavenly support.
To say that we are above failure is foolish and asinine. That is a lie of Satan and must be met with the truth of the Gospel. We are all fallen but we are redeemed in Christ and it is only through His power that we can accomplish anything. We must stand firm and not lambaste or lament these men who have fallen but pray for restoration, reconciliation, and protection for our ministries and those who lead them. Let us rise up in prayer and humility to serve the bride of Christ and honor the Great Shepherd who allows us to tend His flock.
Nick Mance is a youth pastor in Iowa and is married to his wife Elise. Nick has served in a variety of ministry capacities for over ten years and is a writer, blogger, speaker, and communicator specializing in student and family ministry. You can find him on Twitter @nick_mance & his personal blog at nickmance.blogspot.com.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the YS Blog are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of YS.


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The estate
The estate of San Adeodato is located in privileged surroundings in the centre of the marvellous island of Minorca- declared Biosphere Reserve by Unesco - in the municipality of Es Migjorn Gran.
From this small town there is easy access to some of the most beautiful coastal areas, such as the beaches of Santo Tomás and San Adeodato, the latter taking its name from the estate.
A truly idyllic place in unspoiled natural surroundings
The outstanding natural beauty of the area of the stud provides an ideal place for our horses to graze and roam in complete freedom, growing and developing in the tranquil atmosphere they deserve.
The extensive lands of the estate are comprised of fertile soil, which year by year are sown and harvested with high quality crops. These same crops provide the sustenance for the horses and their foals, thus forming a virtuous circle for the healthy breeding and development of horses of the Minorcan breed.
Just a short distance from the estate, wonderful views of the Mediterranean can be enjoyed, whilst Mediterranean herbal and marine perfumes fill the air.
The estate has two new fully-equipped training grounds where all of the breaking in and exercises for the Minorcan dressage. In conclusion, at San Adeodato we have everything necessary for the day to day growth and training of the Minorcan breed.


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I was 24 when I fell pregnant with my first son Charlie. I worked and a lot, and didn't really know how to cook.
I alternated between eating fast food and ordering take out, and diet food and shakes. If I wanted to make a meal at home I would go and buy a flavour sachet or a glass of stir fry sauce, and follow the instructions on the back.
To teach myself how to cook from scratch, I started with the easy stuff – baking biscuits and cakes, and slowly worked my way up to more complicated dishes like spaghetti bolognese, lasagne and stir fries. I know to a lot of people these seem like easy dishes to make from scratch, but for me I found it really challenging. I made lots of mistakes, and inedible food, but I got there in the end.
Fussy Eater or something else?
The problem was, Charlie wouldn't eat the meals I made.
He was happy eating crackers, cereal, yoghurt, chicken nuggets, sausages, chips, fruit, sultanas, biscuits etc but if I put a meal in front of him, he just wouldn't eat it. I found it frustrating, and didn't know what to do. I knew he needed to eat veggies and wholefoods to be healthy, but I couldn't work out how to get him to eat them.
I just thought Charlie was a picky eater until one day I gave him a ham and cheese sandwich and I watched how he ate it. He pulled it apart, separated each item, and after a thorough investigation he would eat each piece separately. It was a sensory issue, Charlie couldn't stand his food touching!
Baby Steps
Charlie couldn't stand his food mixed together in a stir fry, but if I got a sectioned plate and put rice in one section, meat in a different section, the sauce on the side etc then he would eat some of it.
Not the veggies, but at least he ate the rice and the meat, and that was something, it was a start. The first of many baby steps it took to get him to start eating vegetables on a daily basis.
I began deconstructing his meals, and putting them on a sectioned plate, or a sectioned lunchbox and he ate some of it.
Replacing Grains with Nourishing Vegetables
Another thing I noticed is Charlie would always eat his grains first and most of the time, refuse to eat anything else. He would be quite happy just living off bread, crackers, cereal, pasta, and rice. Charlie would fill up on those foods, and not have room in his belly for anything else. So, I slowly started decreasing how many grains I gave him, and increased the volume of veggies, meat, and fruit.
When Charlie was old enough to start communicating his thoughts through speech, he was able to articulate how foods made him feel. He told me "when I put cucumber in my mouth, it makes me want to throw up." Another sensory thing! It's not so much the taste of cucumber that puts him off, but the feel of it.
Charlie wasn't refusing to eat his veggies because he was naughty or difficult, he was doing it because the texture or taste made him feel ill. While I still do get frustrated sometimes with his picky eating, I try to be compassionate and reasonable, and think what if I was in his shoes? What if there was a food that I found so disgusting, but someone bigger than me kept insisting that I eat it, and getting cross when I refused?
At the same time, I know how important it is for kids to eat their veggies, so I started experimenting with hiding them in Charlie's food. I still put veggies in front of him at lunch and dinner time, but I also hide veggies in his food, so I knew he would get some veggies in his body!
More Baby Steps
Like most kids his age, Charlie struggles to eat green vegetables, like spinach and cucumber, so I began hiding them it in his banana smoothie in the morning.
I started out making a smoothie with banana, dates and raw cacao powder.
Then I added in a few spinach leaves, and slowly increased them each time, until I was up to a cupful.
I then slowly started decreasing the amount of dates I put in his smoothie, until now he has nothing.
I am in now in the process of slowly adding cucumber to his smoothie, at the moment we are up to half a Lebanese cucumber.
Worms and Parasites
This sugar free smoothie recipe also contains Paw Paw, aka Papaya, flesh and seeds. My kids won't eat Paw Paw on its own, but they will drink it in a smoothie. Not only is Paw Paw full of nutrients, but some people use it to prevent or treat parasites.
It's very common for children to pick up worms and other parasites, especially when they start going to school or day care. I add the seeds to my kid's smoothies because they are nutritious, and I figure prevention is better than cure. If you are pregnant you may want to leave the Paw Paw out, to find out more about eating the risk with eat Paw Paw during pregnancy click here.
One of the things I have learned from having three kids is,
Everyone is different. What works for one kid might not work for the other. You just have to keep trying new things until you find something that works for each individual.
Leo prefers his smoothie green, so first I make it without the cacao powder, and pour some for him into a Sippy cup with his medication. He is on some very bitter tasting meds for his Candida Overgrowth and Leaky Gut, hiding them in his smoothie is the only way I can get him to take them.
I then add in the raw cacao powder, and pour some into a cup for Charlie, before pouring the rest into icy pole molds for Max.
They all like to consume this smoothie recipe differently, and I don't mind – just as long I can get some greens into them I am happy!
Chocolate Green Smoothie
An easy way to get fussy eaters to enjoy eating their vegetables!
- 1 big ripe banana
- 1 cup raw baby spinach washed well
- 1 medium lebanese cucumber washed and chopped
- 100 grams paw paw skin removed and chopped
- 2 cups water or more if you like it runny
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder if you want to make your green smoothie chocolate flavoured
Add all ingredients to your blender for 60 seconds or until smooth and fine.
Pour any leftovers into icy poles molds or ice cubes and pop into the freezer until set.
Recipe Notes
When all of my icy pole molds are full I pour leftover smoothie into ice cube trays and use store them in the freezer for when I am low on food and need to make a quick breakfast or snack.
If you have a sensitive stomach, ice cold foods are not your friend. When I make this recipe in my Thermomix I warm it for 20 seconds/ 37 degrees and, when I make it with my Ninja Bullet I leave it on the bench for 10 minutes.
Click here for more nourishing Thermomix recipes.


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Top European Stag Destinations for 2018
With the New Year well and truly underway, its time to start planning your annual events calendar, deciding where to go for those mid-season city breaks, summer holidays, that one big all-out trip, Christmas and most importantly – where to go for that upcoming stag do.
The turn of the year brings a whole host of new destination trends, with popular stag destinations batting it out with new, up and coming hot spots that are still only being frequented by the more adventurous and in-the-know groups.
But fret not, as experts in the game; we have the trends well and truly covered. So, for your 2018 stag do, here are the three most popular, and the three top emerging destinations to choose for unrivaled stag do success.
2018 Top Stag Locations
1. Prague
Prague has long held a firm position as one of Europe's leading stag do destinations for groups looking for a fun-filled, cheap and cheerful, hedonism infused weekend away.
The city is not only crammed full of some of the best beer breweries on the continent, it is also famed for its wild nightlife, stunning local ladies and an open minded, anything goes attitude that makes for the perfect stag do combo.
What we love most about Prague i that it can have the most unique of offerings. Why not jump on a private boat and cruise along the River Vltava with your mates for a BBQ with an open bar, or even try out one of the many Beer Spas? For the more adrenaline seeking groups there is europes only wind tunnel to try out.
– See what exactly you can do in Prague
2. Budapest
At first glance Hungary's capital might seem a little straight-laced or uptight, but scratch beneath the surface of the city and uncover an undeniably alternative, decidedly quirky, unquestionably hip side to Budapest, that makes it a hugely popular destination for stag groups looking for adventure.
3. Amsterdam
Amsterdam needs no introduction. With its lenient, open-minded policies, its world-famous red-light district, its embracing of all counter cultures and its hardcore party scene, it is easy to see why this destination is a firm favourite amongst the stag scene in Europe.
Up and Coming Locations for 2018
1. Bucharest
Bucharest is one of those dream destinations that combines cheap beer and epic nightlife, with an off-the-beaten-track vibe and a sense of excitement and adventure. Although the area is starting to get noticed by stag groups in the know, it still has an element of the unknown about it.
The old town area is packed with awesome bars, pubs and clubs and stag groups are welcomed with open arms, not least by the friendly local ladies.
– Check out our + 50 activities that we have on offer in Bucharest
2. Sofia
The capital of Bulgaria is a hidden secret in the midst of eastern Europe that is set to explode onto the stag scene in 2018.
Stay ahead of the crowds and book yourselves in early for a stag adventure in this budget friendly haven of hedonistic nightlife and epic stag action. Beers are cheap, activities are diverse and plentiful and the options are endless!
– See more on Sofia and what there is to do
3. Tallinn
You might not have even heard of Tallinn, which is one of the things which make it such a fantastically unique and excellently unexplored stag destination for 2018.
Enough groups have ventured to the Estonian capital to know that it has serious potential for epic stag nights out and top-notch adventures, but without the crowds and with prices that will keep your wallet happy!
Still undecided regarding where to go for your stag do in 2018? We have plenty more popular and emerging destinations to choose from so head into our main sight to see what we can offer and let the fun begin!
– Check out what other European destinations you can travel to for your stag party in 2018
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Lisa Laflamme Biography
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|1964 , July-25
|55 years old
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|Lisa Laflamme
|Birth Name
|Lisa LaFlamme
|David Laflamme
|Kathleen Laflamme
|Birth Place/City
|Roman Catholic
|Television journalist
|Working For
|CTV news
|$300,000 to $350,000 per year
|Best National News Anchor, Canadian Screen Awards
|Online Presence
Lisa LaFlamme is a TV journalist and a well-known journalist. She works as the chief anchor and senior editor for CTV National News. She has also worked as the substitute host for CTV National News and served as the news international affairs correspondent. In 1988, she started off her journalism career by joining as a copywriter and script assistant for CKCO. She is a receiver of numerous prestigious awards including Best National News Anchor, Best National Newscast Best Newscast. She is famous for covering various major incidents including 9/11 attack, Iraq-Afghanistan war, disaster in the Gulf of Mexico and 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Lisa LaFlamme's Bio and Early life
Lisa LaFlamme was born on 25 July 1964. She was born in Ontario, Canada and is a TV journalist. She is currently the chief anchor and senior editor of CTV national news.
She is the daughter born to David LaFlamme(father) and Kathleen LaFlamme(mother). Her family consists of father, mother, and her 3 sisters. Her religion is a Roman Catholic. Lisa started working at CTV news in 2003.
During her early years, she went to St. Mary's high school for her education after that she completed her graduation from The University of Ottawa. During those days, she was very active and showed the signs of being a successful person. She was very active in studies and other things as well.
Lisa LaFlamme's Career
Lisa LaFlamme began her career at CTV as a copywriter and script assistant. During her career, she has interviewed many big political figures such as Paul Martin, Jean Chretien and Brian Mulroney (the former prime ministers) and current prime ministers such as Stephen Harper and from British Royals such as Prince Andrew during the Olympics 2012 held in London.
She has also interviewed many more notable figures. She has also participated in many national events and conflicts, including the attacks on September 11 and the Iraq and Afghanistan war(2001) and more events like the Arab spring in Cairo, Hurricane Katrina, the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the death of Pope John Paul in 2005 and the Pope Francis event in 2013.
Lisa LaFlamme has taken part in every election since 1997. She has taken part in every Olympic games since 2006 and the Beijing Olympics in 2008. She has made her appearances in other events such as the London Olympics in 2012 and Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.
She also attended the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge. After Robertson's departure, she was promoted to sole anchor.
Lisa LaFlamme's Net Worth, Salary, And Awards
According to a source, she earns a good salary of $300,000 to $350,000 per annum from her journalism career. This proves that he has achieved much success in her life.
Her hard work, talent, and determination have lifted her up in this situation. She is proved to be a very successful person. She has reached that mark which would be difficult for any person in his/her life. Her earning shows her net worth close to millions. LaFlamme stands at a height of 1.6 meters (5 feet 4 inches).
She has also achieved many awards: Five Gemini Award nominations for Best News Anchor category, several RTDNA awards and 1999 Galaxy award from Canadian Television Association which can rarely be achieved by any person in upcoming days. She became the member of Order of Ontario in 2016.
Lisa LaFlamme's Personal Life, Married
Lisa LaFlamme's personal life is under the radar. She has never talked about her married life and personal affairs. She seems unmarried and does not have dated anyone as of 2018. She mostly spends her time with her colleagues and friends.
Canadians are used to camping out on the May 2-4 - but, man, it's chilly on #Windsor High Street tonight. Up early for #CTVRoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/zmPp2TnGbu
— Lisa LaFlamme (@LisaLaFlammeCTV) May 19, 2018
She uses news media site Twitter and sometimes shares images with her family and friends. She also shared various pictures regarding the Brtish Royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2019.
There is not any rumor about her affair and her boyfriend. LaFlamme has remained single all her time.
Lisa LaFlamme's Body Measurements
- Lisa LaFlamme's height: she has a height of 5' 4" (1.62m).
- Weight: 54 kg
- Hair Color: Blonde
- Eye Color: Hazel
- Age: As of 2019, she is 54 years old.
LaFlamme has done plastic surgery and her surgery includes facelift, nose job, and eye lift.
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This Debian package contains LinuxMagic's magic-smtpd daemon, a drop-in replacement for qmail's qmail-smtpd binary. It adds features such as TLS support and RCPT TO checking.
I am providing this package because at the moment, incompatibilities between LinuxMagic's FSCL and Debian's DFSG prevent binary distribution in Debian because of restrictions on binary and patched source distribution. No binary packages on this site are provided, and the .orig.tar.gz is identical to LinuxMagic's released tarball. Patching is done via Debian's dpatch system during compilation, and the .diff.gz file contains the following patches:
This package may be built on sid, etch and sarge installations. Building on woody is not supported, because dpatch was not in woody. Instead, you would have to patch the source manually and remove the dpatch options from debian/control and debian/rules.
To build:
This package is lintian clean. When installed, the binary package will automatically divert /usr/sbin/qmail-smtpd out of the way, and install a symlink to /usr/sbin/magic-smtpd in its place.
magic-smtpd is Copyright (C) LinuxMagic, and has been released under the LinuxMagic FSCL. Debian packaging for magic-smtpd is Copyright (C) Ryan Finnie, and is released under the GPL.
Name Last modified Size DescriptionApache Server at www.finnie.org Port 443
Parent Directory - magic-smtpd_0.8.4.2.orig.tar.gz 2006-01-10 19:32 478K magic-smtpd_0.8.4.2-2.dsc 2006-10-17 02:37 629 magic-smtpd_0.8.4.2-2.diff.gz 2006-10-17 02:37 11K


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For a Refit at Shelter Island Marina, Richmond BC and creating a new show for 2020 In 2019, the Caravan will be working like busy Canadian beavers on the Amara Zee…fabrication new stainless steel leeboards, repairing and renewing all the … Read More
We, the scribes and artists of the Caravan, have spent the last 47 years traveling the nomadic pathways of the land and seas on this earthen orb. We have seen and felt the rising tides, the surging storms, the abandonment … Read More
The Amara Zee is currently docked in St. Petersburg, FL, where we are preparing for our newest production, NOMADIC TEMPEST. We worked to organize this tour for over a year and production is well under way. We anticipated a grant … Read More
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Discussing the past present and future of the Amara Zee, the Caravan, and their heralds Paul Kirby and Adriana Kelder, click "READ MORE" to access the hyperlink to the newsletter!
The count down to this season's performances in the city that never sleeps has begun. We are only 2 weeks away from the first of 5 performances in Red Hook New York, premiering on Wednesday 10th until Sunday 14th … Read More
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I know everyone loves a beauty bargain and when it comes to beauty bargain, it can take a heck of a lot to beat a QVC TSV (Today's Special Value for those not in-the-know). A TSV is a special 'one day only' deal on a certain product, or a bumper collection of products and this weekend there's a fab one coming up with not one but TWO Elemis Sensational Skin collections.
Post sponsored by QVC.
There are two collections available – each come in a snazzy silver bag that could be a handy way to keep your products stored all neatly together. Both collections contain some matching products that are classic staples to the Elemis family. Including: Soothing Apricot Toner (smells delish), Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm (a dream for removing every inch of make-up from skin – leaving it silky soft in Winter) and the ultimate classic Pro Collagen Marine Cream in a special Limited Edition silver jar. So you're basically covered on your Elemis cleanse-tone-moisturise trio.
Then to top things off each kit has a trio of body care products too. With a soothing shower cream, softening body cream and a hand and nail cream. So you can be soft and smooth from head to toe. The differences between the two kits are they come in two different Elemis scents – the famous Frangipani Monoi (red packaging) and then exclusive to QVC there's the Sweet Orchid (purple packaging).
Both scents really do transport you straight from your bathroom to your own private spa somewhere gorgeous and exotic. My personal favourite would be the Sweet Orchid – it's just gorgeous. Plus it doesn't hurt that the products are rather pretty too.
The best news about all of this is that the kit – that's worth a whopping £130.91 (to be precise) is going to be on sale on 15th November for just £45. Not bad when it's perfect gift-buying time….no?! Also, exciting news – you can use the link to sign up to the offer ahead of it going on sale on the TSV at midnight on Sunday. Oh yes, you're very welcome! Let me know which of the two kits you love?!
There will be a special offer on 15th November – but you can click here to buy it online early now – qvc.co.uk
Post sponsored by QVC.


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PROJECT | "We Travel Alone" the Fashion Film
This summer I have the privilege to take on an incredibly talented intern. Her name is Rubria Rose and is a photography student at OSU-IT. During the shoot for "We Travel Alone", she shot video and created a short fashion film. I am always amazed by her talent and I am very excited to see what is in store for her future. For more on Rubria... click here.
Special thanks to the team who made the shoot possible and the day a success! And very big thank you to Atlas Magazine and Lucy's Magazine for featuring this editorial! To see the full series, click here.
Director & Editor: Rubria Rose
Creative Director: Tony Li
Models: Lani Baker for Linda Layman Agency Tulsa, Kim Dawson Agency Dallas
Taylor Lovelace for Linda Layman Agency Tulsa, The Campbell Agency Dallas, Avenue1 Tokyo
Stylist: Stacy Suvino
Makeup Artist: Shannon Schroeder


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Last night while I was watching T.V. – or rather skipping up and down the channels trying to convince myself that at least something was worth watching (it wasn't) – I came across a new advert for Kenco coffee.
'We tried 100% less,' the crooning voice of Joanna Lumley says, to the accompaniment of pictures of people walking around trying to carry coffee granules in their hands, their bags, their bras.
'But in the end we settled for 97% less.'
97% less. That's not bad, now, is it? And how have they done this? With the new 'eco-refill' of course. Yes, I now have the option of buying my coffee in a re-sealable plastic pouch instead of a glass jar. So this is a good thing, right? Of course it's a good thing; thinking carefully about and reducing packaging is always a good thing.
But there's a catch. There's always a catch. The type of plastic this pouch is made from isn't currently recyclable in the UK.
Defining waste reduction
Waste is measured in tonnage, so when it comes to rethinking packaging many companies focus purely on this aspect, the weight. And the problem with this is that plastic is almost always lighter than any other form of packaging material, which is one of the reasons why so much of our food is packaged in plastic today. But of course this fails to account for the fact that plastic is much, much harder to get rid of than most other forms of packaging. In which case, how helpful is this singular approach?
The Waste and Resources Action Programme, 'WRAP', launched phase 1 of the Courtauld Commitment in 2005, 'looking at new solutions and technologies so that less food, products and packaging ends up as household waste'. They've made a lot of progress, which anyone can read about on their website in this series of case studies. Retailers are making boxes and bottles smaller, reducing the thickness of glass, film and aluminium, switching from bottles to bags and plastic trays to film. And reducing packaging in this way has other environmental benefits too: making the packaging uses less energy and fewer resources, plus less carbon emissions when delivering the finished products to the stores.
But then there's the plastic issue. Does swapping from a glass bottle that can be recycled anywhere in the country, to a plastic bottle that can't be recycled reduce waste? Working on the basis that everyone does recycle everything they can - ok, I know I'm dreaming here and it's not the case, but it should be the end plan, shouldn't it? Well, working on the basis that maybe, one day, this will be the case – the glass bottle won't be waste because it'll be recycled, but the plastic jar or pouch will be, because it's much harder to recycle.
Thumbs up
I give my thumbs up to Quality Street. First, they reduced the size of their tins enough to save 237 tonnes of steel a year. And then they made the individual sweet wrapper compostable. Genius! And it's good for me because now I can go out and buy some Quality Street. Yummy!
Thumbs up too to Jacob's cheese biscuits. They've switched from a non-recyclable plastic tub to a 100% recyclable cardboard box for their big selection pack, replaced the inner tray with one that is recyclable, and introduced non polycoated cardboard for other products in the range.
Celebrations, though, I'm not so sure about. They've switched from a tin to a plastic tub for their chocolates. Ok, they've rather cleverly made the tub dishwasher, microwave, and freezer proof, but still at the end of its life it'll wind up in the landfill rather than going to a scrap metal agent. And, while they've reduced their transport packaging by 87% by replacing corrugated card with shrink wrap, the shrink wrap can't be reused or recycled after use.
The counter argument
Kenco supports its eco-refill pouch by reminding it's users that the lid on the old glass jars couldn't be widely recycled either - the new packaging weighs less than the former lid did, so the eco-refill does mean less waste going to landfill. Secondly, they remind us that 40% of glass doesn't get recycled anyway. And third, Kenco has partnered with a company that can recycle the pouches – send them three or more empty pouches and they'll make a stunning, Kenco incorporated notebook, pencil case or umbrella for you.
So they have thought it all through quite carefully. But I wonder what the other options are? Creating a lightweight lid for the jar that can be recycled? Reducing the thickness of the jar to reduce its weight, like the Co-operative have with their own-brand ales and spirits? I wonder how many people are going to save up their refill pouches and post them off? How many are going to want a Kenco-branded umbrella or two?
Food for thought
Maybe I'm a cynic. Ok, I am a cynic. But I will re-iterate my earlier statement: reducing packaging is a good thing, and should always be a good thing. But maybe there are good ways and not-so-good ways to go about it. Balance is a word that comes to mind - but is it right to settle for the lesser evil? Why not go for perfect first time out? Maybe when it comes to packaging there is no such thing as perfect.
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Hey Isabel! I always think of you, every time I look at a piece of plastic. What a legacy! Great post by the way - I saw that Kenco ad. It's so brilliant to have you doing the homework! I am so buying Quality Street and not Celebrations! Thanks for all your hard work. I am sure this will go somewhere.ReplyDelete
I can't remember if I managed to reply to your sweet card, but if not - sorry - I've been chucked out of the learning space and don't have email access any more. You have my lessangermoresmile address, don't you? One of these days perhaps we'll see each other again! Take care. Kelly x
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While $215 billion sounds like Apple's immense hoard of cash, a segment's capital investment, or perhaps industry profits, it is one shocking estimate of 2014 global telecommunications lost revenue due to poor data integrity. While we can't independently verify that stunning number, ARM's independent evaluations and another firm's assessment do confirm that significant issues with inventory data integrity and high defect rates (>20%) lead to substantial lost revenue for carriers and a diminished customer experience for their customers.
Consider that a customer wants to start paying for service on the Customer Request Date if the provider can deliver. If inventory is available and accurate, there are few legitimate reasons why the carrier should not deliver service on CRD. Every day beyond CRD that a provider does not deliver is revenue forever lost. Overwhelming evidence supports the conclusion that delays are due to various forms of internal friction, especially inventory data integrity.
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The Great Singapore Poo Sale and Other Beastly Business
Maureen Yeo
Illustrated by Gracie Chai
Full of whimsy, this funny and fun-loving caper celebrates the wildlife of Singapore.
The animals of Singapore are under threat! So Alpha Macaque and his troop embark on a daring adventure to rewrite the Constitution. When that plan fails, Dung Beetle establishes a smelly enterprise, and Pink Dolphin has ideas of his own. Species large and small take centre stage in this charming picture book that advocates conservation and childlike wonder.
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Maureen Yeo teaches English, Literature and life skills by introducing her young students to Roald Dahl's great principle: "A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men". When not working, she seeks out adventures at home and abroad, especially wildlife encounters. Some of these adventures have been documented as travel articles for TODAY newspaper.
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It's MUSIC MONDAY, to steal a Twitter hashtag! It's also the beginning of a week leading up to the one year anniversary of when I started running interviews here on my site. One interview every day, leading up to Saturday's return interview with Evelyn LaFont.
Today's guests are REVERSE ORDER, a local NJ band poised for great things. The band is composed of brothers John and Cruise Russo, Drew Katsock and Frank Spangler.
ANTHONY: Hello, Reverse Order! Thanks for taking a few minutes to chat with me. I've had the opportunity to see you guys perform live twice now: opening for Action Item at Starland Ballroom, and opening for Allstar Weekend at NJPAC. And I have to say: you guys have fantastic energy on-stage. So, how did the band form, and how long have you been performing together?
CRUISE: The band was formed by John and I (Cruise) we are brothers. We had been child actors (I was on the Soap, As The World Turns as Casey Hughes) then when we got to middle school we got interested in music. At the same time the movie School of Rock came out, and my mom found out there was one opening in NJ so we were the first students (Mike the drummer from Hollywood Ending was also a student there, we are good friends). Then we decided to start writing our own music and Reverse Order was born. I'd say we seriously formed in 2008. We had some band members change due to school, work, girlfriends but Drew has been with us a year and a half and Frank is going on one year. We really like this line up.
ANTHONY: Where did the band name come from?
CRUISE: John and I were trying to come up with a name for the band for a school talent show and at the time he was being homeschooled and there was an Algebra problem and the words Reverse Order were on the white board in our house, after much brotherly arguing my dad said "Reverse Order" that's your name.
ANTHONY: You describe yourselves as "pop punk / pop rock." Who are some of your biggest influences, and what inspiration do you draw from them?
JOHN: As we've matured our inspirations have changed. When I first got into writing I would re-write lyrics to Linkin Park songs along with some friends. As I started writing and building full songs with my own music, lyrics, and melodies, I started drawing inspiration from a wide range of both Pop Punk and Rock artists including the teen anthems of Blink 182, the wittiness and catchiness of Fall Out Boy, and the powerful honesty of Alice In Chains.
ANTHONY: I'm always interested in the creative process. So: who are the song-writers in the group? What's your song-writing process like? Do the lyrics come first, then melody and instruments, or the reverse?
CRUISE: Up until 2012 it was totally John. Now, I'm writing too and we'll have sessions with Frank and Drew to try to come up with their parts. John is still the main guy. John will have some ideas and he'll play them over and over and I'll keep trying different drum beats sometimes we hit on something and it falls in place and sometimes we have some really good parts that never get finished because we're missing something.
JOHN: Sometimes the lyrics come first, sometimes the music. I start with whatever comes to me first and then work from there. Sometimes I just sit there for hours until something comes to me. Sometimes I have a whole song and it is just missing one part and I can't finish it so I put it aside. Sometimes months later Cruise will say remember that song you were fooling around with let's try to do something with it. So there are so many different ways we approach songwriting.
ANTHONY: You're from Hackettstown, NJ, firmly up in the northwest corner of the state. Has living in the more "rural" part of New Jersey had any impact on the type of song you write, or the way your sound has developed?
CRUISE: For John and I our parents always took us to new places and even to concerts and plays to introduce us to new things. Some of our first concerts were Kiss, Billy Idol and Bruce Springsteen. We were born in Lincoln Park, NJ and then moved to the rural area in middle school. We live in a rural area but we're more beach, or suburb type guys.
ANTHONY: I have to ask: you list "dancing in public places" as a band interest. Does this mean we can expect Reverse Order "flash mobs" around northwest NJ? And is it really the whole band that loves breaking into dance, or one of you in particular?
JOHN: We all love breaking into dance, but I'd have to say Frank and I are the worst offenders. We realized this at an H&M clothing store when we were on tour in Michigan. Frank and I started to dance in the middle of the store while waiting in line. There is also a video on YouTube of myself dressed in an afro and pleather pants 'dancing in the 80s' haha.
ANTHONY: In terms of the band's sound and energy: what does each member of the group bring to the stage that is uniquely "them?"
REVERSE ORDER: John is the front man of the group and has the ability to captivate an audience of any size. You can feel the power in every note he sings and plays. Cruise is the drummer but one of his greatest assets is that he is able to take over lead vocals as well. His drumming style is powerful and energetic and he draws from Pop/Punk greats like Travis Barker and Jason Lancaster. Audiences go wild for Drew as he struts the stage giving a dynamic and high energy performance, Drew and John really work well together getting right into the audience and grabbing their attention, they're not afraid to do whatever it takes to make sure everyone is having fun and lost in the moment and Frank's driving bass holds down the low end as he delivers a powerful performance. Frank and Cruise hold everything together while Drew and John get the audience involved and pumped up. Sometimes they just go right into the crowd. One time recently the whole crowd just rushed the stage to jump and sing with them.
ANTHONY: You've got an album on itunes. How have sales been on that?
JOHN: Sales have been really good! It's always exciting to get a new trend report every week, which shows where and when your music is being purchased or streamed. Sometimes we get really cool results and it says someone in Germany or Canada is listening to our music. It's a great feeling to know you're really getting out there!
ANTHONY: Is there another album or EP in the near future?
JOHN: There is another EP in the near future! We have been working very hard writing songs our fans will love. We have some really great ideas that we can't wait to record and show the world! We were actually in the studio the first week of April to record. It should come out sometime in May J
ANTHONY: And my usual closing question: for each member of the band, what is your favorite book, and what would you say to someone who hasn't read it to convince them that they should?
JOHN: I'm more of a wait till it gets to theaters kind of guy haha, but I do enjoy reading Graphic Novels and Stephen King books from time to time. My song, Wake Me Up will actually be in this horror film "You Can't Kill Stephen King." I love horror films so I can't wait to see it.
CRUISE: Well I read a ton so it's really hard to pick just one… But I'd say there are a lot of really good autobiographies from musicians. Both Clapton by Eric Clapton and The Heroin Diaries by Nikki Six from Motley Crue were hard to put down. The obstacles they overcame within the music industry, and just in life in general, are astounding and reading them was very insightful, I tell everyone to read them whether you're a fan of their music or not.
DREW: Harry Potter, I grew up with it so it is a very much a part of my childhood.
FRANK: Don't really have one.
ANTHONY: Okay, thanks again guys! Looking forward to catching up with you in person soon!
REVERSE ORDER will be playing this Friday, April 27th, as the headline act at The Croc Rock in Allentown PA and at The Canvas Clash in Boonton NJ on May 11th. You can buy tickets HERE. Tell them Anthony sent you!
You can find Reverse Order online on Facebook and Twitter. Cruise and John have their own clothing line, Just Dance Apparel. And of course they're on Youtube. In fact, here's their video for THESE SUMMER NIGHTS:


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By Caleb Kay x Caleb Chan
It's no secret that you only sound as good as your engineer makes you sound, but good sound is really a team effort; the end-goal is to set the team up for a win. Both musos and engineers really want the same thing – to create an atmosphere for people to encounter God – and learning to see from each other's perspectives will allow us to work towards crafting that atmosphere better, together!
We embark on a dialogue between our Resident Drums Mentor, Caleb Kay, and our Resident Sound Mentor, Caleb Chan, to gain insight on the different approaches drummers and sound engineers take with regards to this instrument.
How is your working relationship?
Kay: There's been such a natural grace on our working relationship, maybe something to do with having the same name?
Chan: It definitely helps to have the same name. (Imagine if everyone on the band had the same name, the level of unity will be incredible!) We share quite a similar sense of humour, play the same mobile games, support the same football club, love the same God, so I guess we get along pretty well.
What's one thing that has had a huge impact on getting a better sound?
Chan: Unsurprisingly, communication and being willing to communicate goes a long way.
Kay: It's something we do before either of us get behind the drums or sound console: explaining what drum sound I'm trying to achieve, and also hearing from Chan on how that fits within the bigger picture of his mix. That gives us both the same target to hit.
Chan: It's common for musicians to come into a session/rehearsal prepared and ready to play their roles and parts, but not have an awareness of how their sounds play a role in the bigger picture.
What's worse is when you try to bring up certain things that could help, and they get offended as they feel you have overstepped your jurisdiction and entered their 'space'.
When Kay and I started working together more, we would talk about what drum sound we were going for, how to achieve it, what could be improved - all in context with how everything fits back into the vision of the leaders and AG. But that calls for a certain openness, and not getting easily offended when something doesn't work.
Kay: There are some specific traits to the drum sound we attempt to go for at AG: a deep, low-pitched snare; warm toms with a subdued attack, and warm, mellow cymbals. My equipment choice and drum tuning facilitates this, but the rest is in the hands of Chan, so we have to communicate to ensure that this envisioned sound is seen through from source to speakers.
That's great to hear (ha ha) and it's so true that communication and trust go a long way towards sounding better. But what about some techniques you've both employed?
Kay: Firstly, good sound starts with a good source.
Chan: Good source is good sauce.
Kay: You can't expect the sound engineer to manufacture sound/tone that doesn't exist at the source. Have a good understanding of tuning and muting your drums to achieve a wide range of tones, and use cymbals that produce the tone you desire.
Chan: With most (actually all) instruments and singers, getting it right at the source is so critical to better sound.
I'll add that mics and mic-ing play a huge part as well. What kind of sound are you going for? There are tons of drum microphones available and different mics respond differently and have different characteristics. Similarly, with mic positioning, every inch closer or further, and every angle change, alters the sound dramatically.
Kay's understanding of drum mic-ing really helps as well! I don't have to be running to and fro if I want something adjusted, I just need to let him know and he'll sort it out.
Kay: Yeah, it's so underrated but goes a long way for drummers to try and understand how to mic your drums – a basic understanding of how mic positioning and placement affects how your drums sound. You'll help yourself and the sound engineer out a huge deal getting to grips with these techniques.
Chan: Oh, and… REVERB! I always find that drums require a lot more processing than other instruments to sound great. But nice reverbs – used tastefully – make your drums sound massive!
As a drummer / sound engineer, what's the one thing you wished the other camp knew?
Chan: I'll share this in relation with drummers as a whole, and not particularly Kay. One big tip for drummers: Learn to mix yourself.
I don't mean going to the sound board or having an iPad mixer by your side. I mean balancing the velocity with which you strike the various components on your kit.
I've encountered drummers who smash their hats way harder than the rest of the kit, or don't hit their snares loud enough to cut through, or hit their crashes really loudly; all these mean an imbalance in how the kit is coming through the various mics.
Learn to get good balance on your own, even before your sound is picked up – remember drum mics are very close to each other – and amplified by the system. Again, good source is good sauce.
Kay: For me, it can be frustrating when you work hard towards a certain kind of tone, but the engineer just treats your instrument generically, or, because of limited technique or ability, defaults to only one kind of tone.
Chan is one of my favourite sound engineers because he listens widely and is very up-to-date on the current sound of worship music, from Bethel Music to Hillsong to Elevation Worship.
He tries to borrow ideas – attempting to reverse-engineer the Bethel Music snare drum sound, for instance – and in doing this, pushes himself to become better as an engineer. At the same time, he learns how to better reproduce a certain kind of tone that the drummer might be working towards, becoming more versatile!
Any closing words for our readers?
Kay: Just want to encourage all the sound engineers out there: you are more than a face hiding at the back behind the sound console; you are such a vital part of the worship team.
Listen widely, be in-the-know of how drums (or any instrument for that matter) sound in current worship music, and learn how to reproduce that tone, always seeking to grow in your ear and your ability!
Chan: And drummers, you are in a position to influence the atmosphere of worship in a very audible and obvious way.
Be sensitive to what the Spirit is doing and learn to flow with Him on your instrument, more than just playing through a song!


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- Laurent Lamothe says he is stepping down as prime minister
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(CNN)After days of anti-government protests in Haiti, the country's prime minister is resigning.
Laurent Lamothe announced his resignation Saturday night, the country's Ministry of Communications said on Twitter.
"I leave the position of prime minister this evening with a feeling of accomplishment," Lamothe said in a televised speech.
The resignation comes after violent anti-government protests calling for elections and for both Lamothe and President Michel Martelly to step down.
The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti denounced the violence in the nation's capital, Port-au-Prince, and also said it is investigating a report of excessive use of force.
Haiti has been mired in extreme poverty and instability for years. It is still grappling with the aftermath of a catastrophic 2010 earthquake that killed more than 230,000.
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Speaker(s): Enrique Nissim, IOActive
Numerous technical articles, presentations, and even books exists about reverse engineering the Windows Driver Model (WDM) for purposes that vary from simply understanding how an specific driver works, to malware analysis and bug hunting. On the other hand, Microsoft has been providing the Kernel Mode Driver Freamework (KMDF) for quite a while and we now see more and more drivers shifting to this framework instead of interacting directly with the OS like in the old WDM times. Yet, there is close to no information on how to approach this model from a reverse engineering and offensive standpoint.
In this presentation, I will first do quick recap on WDM drivers, its common structures, and how to identify its entry points. Then I'll introduce KMDF and its core concepts and functions relevant for reverse engineering through a set of case-studies. How to interact with a KMDF device object? How to find and analyze the KMDF dispatch routines? Does the framework actually enhance security?
Armed with this knowledge, you will be able to run your own bug hunting session over any KMDF driver.
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The longtime Dodger usher, Vickie Gutierrez, is suing the team and her boss for alleged sexual harassment and backlash for reporting the behavior. The 72-year old claims that the situation has negatively affected her health.
Gutierrez filed suit in Los Angeles Superior Court naming defendants Los Angeles Dodgers LLC, Los Angeles Dodgers Holding Co. LLC and Shahram Ariane and seeking unspecified damages. According to Gutierrez's claims, Ariane was the 'Dodger's executive in charge of security for the stadium and Dodger management.
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• Retaliation: one of the most frequently alleged basis of discrimination as well as one of the most common discrimination findings.
• Sexual Battery: Unwanted contact with an intimate part of the body for sexual arousal, gratification, or abuse.
• Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.
• Sexual Discrimination: Sex or gender discrimination involves treating someone unfavorably because of their sex.
• Hostile Work Environment: When discriminatory behavior in the workplace creates an environment that makes it difficult or uncomfortable for another person to complete their job duties.
• Failure to Take Appropriate Preventive or Corrective Action: When a company or superior fails to make improvements to an 'organization's processes after a complaint is made to eliminate the cause of inappropriate behavior or undesirable situations.
• Violation of State Business and Professional Code: The business and professional codes regulate business operation in California.
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The sounds of the season will fill the air at our annual Christmas Concert. Join us for a special time of a wonderful variety of Christmas music performed by the Cathedral Choir, Orchestra, Victory Band, and various Soloists. Invite family, friends, and neighbors to share in the spirit and joy of the season.
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