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1 THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS VCEG/12/274 Vice Chancellor s Executive Group Funding for Research Data Management: Interim SOME CONTENT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THIS PAPER TO MAKE IT SUITABLE FOR PUBLIC DISSEMINATION VCEG is asked to consider this request for interim funding of 148k to enable work on the development of a research data repository and supporting infrastructure (Research Data Leeds) to be taken forward. This will ensure that the University is able to meet the funding councils requirements in this area by May 2015 and provide the tools and support to enable academic staff to more effectively manage and share the data arising from their research. One of the key activities in this phase of work will be to develop a long term sustainability plan for the service. Background 1. The need to manage, store and curate data arising from research is both an institutional and funding councils requirement. In April 2011, EPSRC wrote to all university Vice Chancellors setting out a framework covering access to, and management of, research data arising from the research it sponsors. Their policy is that by May 2015 all organisations in receipt of grants will have put in place institutional arrangements to meet its data management framework requirements 1 and this has become a de facto target for all of the research councils. 2. The Research Councils and Wellcome require that data from projects they fund must be managed and made available long term. At a recent workshop on funding for the management of research data, the funders re-iterated the RCUK Common Principles on Data Policy. 2 They highlighted, in particular Principle 2 that says: Data with acknowledged long-term value should be preserved and remain accessible and usable for future research Existing Policies 3. A Research Data Management Policy was adopted by Senate in May 2012 (Senate Paper S/11/40). The aim of adopting an institutional policy and improving local infrastructure, training and support is to ensure that all research data assets are managed in a way that both meets the requirements of our funders and is appropriate to a world class research intensive university. The full text of the Research Data Management Policy, which lists a range of implementation benefits, is included here as Appendix 1. 1 EPSRC Policy Framework on Research Data 2 RCUK Common Principles on Data Policy
2 In brief the benefits include: support for the re-use of data to enable new areas of research improved data integrity, security and access management, saving valuable time opportunities for further research collaboration improved research reproducibility and validation data is available for future generations further development of research skills improved citation rates from research outputs that also publish underlying data 3 the ability to cite data as a publication, which is likely to be a particular focus for REF-2020 improved research competitiveness and research reputation improved relationship with research funders Components of a research data management support service 4. Research data management requires effective systems and support services which will require different service areas to work closely with researchers in the faculties. The diagram below, developed by the Digital Curation Centre, aims to visualise the key service components identified under Jisc s two major Research Data Management programmes ( ; ). Figure 1: Components of RDM support services (Digital Curation Centre) 3 Piwowar HA, Day RS, Fridsma DB (2007) Sharing Detailed Research Data Is Associated with Increased Citation Rate. PLoS ONE 2(3): e308. doi: /journal.pone
3 Implementation at the University of Leeds 5. Implementation of the Policy and the development of supporting infrastructure has been led by the University s Research Data Steering (RDSG) and Research Data Working Groups (RDWG) established in June 2011, informed by the work of the Jisc funded 18 month RoaDMaP project (Research Data Management Pilot) which commenced January The work has been split into a number of work packages, each of which will move through the following four phases: Phase 1: Scoping During this phase, the high level requirements for each work package will be agreed and an asis assessment of the current practices at Leeds will be conducted. The resulting gap analysis will determine the amount of effort required and the timescales in which this can be delivered. Phase 2: Planning The planning phase involves drawing up a plan for delivery based on the results of the gap analysis and further more detailed work on the requirements for each element of the service. During this phase, the team will work closely with the OneIT Enterprise Architecture Team to ensure any new systems are fully integrated with the existing technology landscape. The work will also include mapping out key processes and reporting requirements as well as carrying out a series of small scale pilot activities. Phase 3: Implementation During the implementation phase, the various service elements will be moved from a detailed design to an operational status. There will be additional activities during this phase to promote the service elements and provide additional training / support for their use. Part of the work towards the end of this phase will be to move the services from project to business as usual, supported by a sustainable funding model. Phase 4: Operation This is the post project phase during which the service will be supported and managed as business as usual The key activities within the different work packages through all four phases are laid out in Table The team will work with key stakeholders (e.g. individual researchers and research groups, representatives from Faculty Research Teams, RIS and research funders, staff from the library, OneIT and SDDU) during all phases to ensure requirements are fully understood. 3
4 Table 1: Research data management - phased development and implementation Phase Phase 1 (Scoping) Phase 2 (Planning) Phase 3 (Implementation) Phase 4 (Operation) Complete All WP1 WP3 WP4 WP5 WP6 WP4 &5 WP7 All WP8 WP1 WP2 WP3 WP4 WP5 WP5 WP5 WP6 WP6 WP7 WP8 WP1 WP2 WP3 WP4 WP5 WP6 WP7 WP1 WP7 WP7 All Activity Establish governance structure (Research Data Steering and Working Groups) RDM Policy written and approved; EPSRC Roadmap submitted Pilot project with online Data Management Planning tool Pilot project with F5 networks for storage of active data Development of functional requirements for data repository; testing carried out with 3 software platforms; Pilot training sessions delivered to researchers, support staff; options paper for future training activities University-wide survey of researchers to better understand scale and nature of research data being generated Initial scoping work on long term funding options Work with three research project case studies Investigate options for shared service delivery of some elements (e.g. WR / N8) Promote the policy amongst researchers, PhD students and support staff Expand guidance and supporting website Work with DCC to implement remaining changes to online data management planning tool; Embed DMP in research workflows; Link with KRISTAL Define requirements and sustainability model for active data storage system & start procurement activity Finalise detailed requirements for repository and investigate delivery options Develop metadata schemas & data ingest mechanisms Integrate with other system through Enterprise Architecture principles Start to deliver training to researchers, PhD students and support staff; Develop online training materials Develop business case with options for long term sustainability Take forward discussions on shared service options with WR / N8 etc. Continue to increase awareness of RDM policy Fully roll out support / advice service Implement data management plan requirements for every research project application / award Put funding model for active data storage into full operation; increase capacity of active data storage facility Move pilot repository through to live service and link to archive storage Fully establish training programme; promote online training resources Maximise recovery of RDM costs from research awards Policy widely published and understood by research community Research data management activities becoming part of normal research practice Cost recovery for data management activities maximised Data generated by UoL staff being used by other researchers & vice-versa 4
5 Started, but not yet complete Not yet started The timing of the eight work packages is laid out in the following Gantt chart. Funding 7. The funding required to implement the elements of good research data management across the University can be split into four periods, as follows: Funding Period A (1 st January 2012 to 30 th June 2013) 8. This period was funded by a 250k grant from Jisc through the RoaDMaP project supplemented by contributions in-kind from the University, mainly staff time from a range of individuals who were involved in the project plus inputs from external project partners that came to 300k over 18 months. Key deliverable are as follows: University RDM policy drafted and approved Scoping activities completed for all work packages, apart from the shared service work (WP8) where the rate of progress is determined by external factors Much of the planning work has been started and in some cases (e.g. training, WP6) completed Strong links have been built with other institutions both regionally and nationally through a series of events, workshops, meetings and informal discussions Funding Period B (1 st July 2013 to 31 th July 2014) 5
6 9. As the Jisc funded project finishes at the end of June 2013, there is a need for a period of interim funding to 2014 to enable the work on the specification and development of a research data service to be taken forward and for the University to meet the RCUK funders deadline for an operational service with appropriate supporting infrastructure by May Key deliverables of this period will be as follows: A library-based research data support and advisory service First release of a University EPrints 4 based research data repository available for use Complete plans in place from all work packages (with the exception of shared services work for the reasons outlined above) Data Management Planning online tool available for use by researchers (developed by the Digital Curation Centre) Approved business case for full service, including sustainability plan 10. The cost to deliver the above is c. 250k. However, some of the posts / staff time is being funded through core budgets (e.g. grade 7 developer posts in library systems team; time from staff in the library, ISS / OneIT, RIS, SDDU & Finance as well as researchers), so the contribution requested from strategic funds is 148k. This amount would continue to fund the following posts that have been in place throughout the RoaDMaP project: Research Data Interim Coordinator (0.6FTE Grade 8) Research Data Officer (0.5FTE Grade 7) Data Management Planning / Research Data Storage Lead (0.4FTE Grade 8) Research Data Repository Lead (0.5FTE Grade 8) Supporting researchers with the management, archiving and curation of their data requires a multidisciplinary team approach. Full details of the tasks to be undertaken by each of these roles during the interim funding period are included in Appendix In addition, the funding would cover a number of non-staff costs, as follows: Archive storage pilot: One area of considerable interest across the sector at the moment is long-term data archive-as-a-service options. One of the main benefits is that the POSF (pay once store forever) cost model allows the costs of long term archive data storage to be added to many research grants. This position was confirmed by RCUK in a recent meeting on funding for research data management. During this period, it is proposed that a full & detailed investigation is carried out into this data storage model with a number of large data sets. The costs of purchasing the hardware necessary to run this service, and for storing 30,000GB of research data for an appropriate period, is c. 30k. If the pilot is successful, the potential savings to the University are very significant. The same hardware could be used for the production service. DataCite Subscription: a British Library service that assigns DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers) which will be required for all data sets funded through RCUK awards. The ability to assign DOIs will make it easier for researchers to cite their data sources and associate them with their publications so helping compliance with RCUK funder requirements. Development of online training materials for researchers: One of the outcomes of the RoaDMaP project is a proposal for the creation of a tutorial based on the format used by the 4 6
7 soon to be launched Information Security Awareness Training 5. This tutorial cost approximately 30k to produce but these costs were shared as it was developed as a collaborative activity with several other institutions, who we believe would want to collaborate on a new online training resource in the area of research data management. In the expectation that costs would be shared we are proposing a budget of 8k to cover the Leeds contribution to the development of this resource. Travel and attendance at RDM meetings: A small budget for travel to enable members of the team to attend meetings and workshops of which there are a number planned over the next 12 months. These have been extremely useful in helping to shape our thinking through the sharing of knowledge and experience between us and other peer institutions. Awareness raising and communications: It will be crucial to raise awareness of the University s RDM policy and options for RDM planning and support. It is envisaged several awareness raising events will be organised and supporting printed material produced. Proposed Budget for Funding Period B: 1 st July 2013 to 31 st July 2014 Breakdown of Costs inc. VAT (where applicable) 2012/ /14 Total Staff costs 60% Grade 8 2,562 30,738 33,300 50% Grade 7 1,515 19,762 19,762 40% Grade 8 24,277 24,277 50% Grade 8 24,923 24,923 Total Staff Costs 99, ,200 Non staff costs Archive storage 0 30,394 30,394 Datacite Subscription 0 1,500 1,500 Development of online training materials for researchers Travel and attendance at RDM meetings Awareness raising and communications 0 8,000 8, ,000 2, ,000 6,000 Total non-staff costs 0 48,894 48,
8 TOTAL 4,077(1) 147, ,671 (1) The staff costs for the period 1 st 31 st July 2013 have been covered from a small underspend in the Library budget for 2013 (2) The two Faculty-based secondments would be predicated on funding to provide backfilling. Funding Period C (1 st August 2014 onwards) 12. When the various service elements are ready to go-live, initial effort (over and above that required to deliver the business as usual service) will be required to deliver training, raise awareness, ingest data into the repository and help researchers develop new skills in this important area. The precise size and scope of this task will be defined during the interim funding period, but it is likely to be similar to that required to launch the VLE. 13. Some initial proposals for long term funding of RDM activity have been developed with help from Finance but work on them had been on hold while the funding councils developed their guidance on what could be charged. A recent meeting with funders provided some guidance but fuller information will be made available in the next couple of months. An initial paper for the RDWG included consideration of the following options: a. Inclusion of funding requests in bids (for allowable costs only) b. Funding through the RAM c. Using the HPC recharging model d. Using another recharge model It is likely that the final model will incorporate a number of the above elements. These and other options will be explored further during the planning phase of the work (WP7). Again, the size and scope of the effort required to support the service is likely to be similar to that required for the VLE service. Shared Service Options 14. Initial work has been undertaken to consider what aspects of research data support it might be possible to offer on a shared service or collaborative basis. The White Rose Libraries are all leading initiatives within their institutions and are sharing their experience. Consideration of possible models for collaboration within White Rose is being undertaken by the Digital Curation Centre (DCC) as part of its Institutional Engagement Programme. The DCC is due to report on its work, which is not charged for, in August A paper drafted by the RoaDMaP team and the RDWG outlining possible options for collaboration on research data was discussed at a meeting of the N8 Library and IT Directors. Areas for possible collaboration or shared services were identified and four working groups were established to consider aspects of RDM provision. These Groups are to report back to a further meeting of the N8 group in the autumn. Experience at other Universities 15. As one of the Jisc RDM projects, RoaDMaP has been able to keep in touch with developments in other Universities. Information gathered at recent meetings show that Leeds is in a similar position to most other research intensive universities in the development of services to support the 8
9 management of research data. Several institutions have started to put together teams to provide services. A brief summary is below: University of Manchester: 2.5 new posts (support / advice / training only); working to develop storage / repository / technical support solutions University of Edinburgh: Recent allocation of 2m to pump prime development of a service over 3 years University of Bristol: 2m invested in active data storage over last 5 years. Dedicated Research Data Storage Facility launched in new posts (Service Director, 3x Research Data Librarians and 1x Technical Support post) to further explore development of a RDM service. University College London: focus on storage for active data - 600k recently spent on storage for active research data. Initial team consists of; Head of Research Data Service; 1x Technical Architect; 2x support. There are developments at Oxford and other institutions but most are in the same position as Leeds aiming to have services in operation during 2014 ahead of the EPSRC deadline of May June 2013 Professor David Hogg, Brian Clifford, Rachel Proudfoot, Tim Banks 9
10 Appendix 1: The University Policy for the Management of Research Data UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS Research Data Management Policy The management of Research Data reflects our: commitment to research excellence recognition of our duty to our funders appreciation of the value of our data - to us and to others 1. Research data will be managed to agreed standards throughout the research data lifecycle and according to funder requirements. 2. Responsibility for research data management during any research project or programme lies with responsible owners such as Principal Investigators (PIs). 3. The University is responsible for the provision of training, support and advice on research data management 4. A data management plan that explicitly addresses the capture, management, integrity, confidentiality, preservation, sharing and publication of research data must be created for each proposed research project or funding application. Sufficient metadata shall also be created and stored to aid discovery and re-use. Data management plans should take account of and ensure compliance with relevant legislative frameworks which may limit public access to the data (for example, in the areas of data protection, intellectual property and human rights). 5. All research data should be offered and assessed for deposit and preservation in an appropriate University, national or international data service or domain repository, unless specified otherwise in the data management plan. 6. Data should not be deposited with any organisation that does not commit to its access and availability for re-use, unless this is a condition of the project funding or arising from other requirements. 7. At the completion of each research project, the PI should ensure that all relevant research data are made available, subject to meeting appropriate requirements, in the location specified in the data management plan. 8. Research and Innovation Board will be responsible for reviewing and updating the policy. The University recognises the following benefits of implementing this policy: support for the re-use of data benefit future generations improved data integrity, security and access management opportunities for further research collaboration improved research reproducibility and validation further development of research skills the ability to cite data as a publication 10
11 improved institutional research reputation improved relationship with research funders Appendix 2: Staffing required for the interim period until 31 st July 2014 Available on request. 11
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By Mike Wall, Senior Writer | March 19, 2014 01:03am ET
An asteroid the size of Rhode Island will briefly blot out one of the brightest stars in the sky overnight tonight (March 19-20), and you can watch the rare celestial event live online, weather permitting.
At around 2:05 a.m. EDT (0605 GMT) Thursday morning (March 20), a 45-mile-wide (72 kilometers) asteroid 163 Erigone will eclipse Regulus, as seen from a swath of North America, making the 22nd-brightest star in the sky disappear for a few seconds.
This "occultation" will be visible from the ground only to people in a narrow corridor in northeastern North America. However, the online Slooh Space Camera will offer live views of the eclipse during a show that begins at 1:45 a.m. EDT (0545 GMT) Thursday. You can follow it at www.slooh.com or watch the asteroid-Regulus webcast here on Space.com, courtesy of Slooh. [Rare Asteroid Eclipse of Star Regulus: A Photo Guide]
"In my entire 40 years as a professional astronomer, I've never witnessed a star as bright as Regulus — Leo's 'alpha' luminary — being blocked as seen along a populated Earthly path in an easily accessible region," Slooh astronomer Bob Berman said in a statement.
"That's what will happen early Thursday morning," he added. "It's hard to describe the excitement of this event. Regulus will vanish, and the constellation Leo will temporarily look totally different for as much as 14 seconds, as seen from New York City and about a 100-mile wide path extending to that city's north and west."
The occultation holds more than mere gee-whiz appeal, researchers say. It also offers an opportunity to learn more about 163 Erigone, which circles the sun in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
"With accurate timing from a number of observers spread along the path, we can actually determine the asteroid's size and shape to a remarkable degree of accuracy," Slooh host and observatory director Paul Cox said in a statement.
The eclipse of Regulus will be visible to skywatchers in New York City, as well as parts of New Jersey, Connecticut, upstate New York and Ontario.
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PULWAMA: Two students, one of them a woman, were killed and about 12 others were injured in firing by government forces in Pulwama on Sunday. The forces also shot dead a militant during a brief gunfight.
At about 12pm, the army and the police laid a siege around Kakapora, where three militants were hiding. As the forces started searches in the village, the militants opened fire and made a bid to escape. In the retaliatory fire, a militant, identified as Adil Ahmad Wagay of Banderpora, Kakpora, was killed.
The two militants managed to cross a bridge and escape to Lelhar village neighbouring Kakpora. While the duo and the forces exchanged fire, people from several neighbouring villages and a group of youth who were playing cricket at the local sports stadium rushed towards the place and threw stones at the forces to help the militants escape, local residents told Kashmir Reader.
After failing to contain the protests, eyewitnesses said, the forces fired indiscriminately into the protesting crowd, injuring at least 14 people who were taken to Pulwama district hospital and Pampore sub-district hospital.
Doctors declared 22-year-old Shaista Hamid daughter of Abdul Hamid of Lelhar and Danish Farooq Mir of Ratnipora "brought dead"
Shaista had been hit in the neck and head in her home while Danish was hit in the back of his head during the protest.
A doctor posted at Pampore hospital told Kashmir Reader that seven of the injured were referred to the SMHS Hospital in Srinagar. Of these seven, two have been hit by bullets—Ghulam Mohiuddin in abdomen and Riyaz Ahmad Shah in leg—and the five others by pellet ammunition. The rest were being treated at the Pampore hospital, he said.
Shaista was pursuing an MA in Urdu through distance mode and Danish was a third-semester engineering student at the Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora.
Thousands of people participated in the funeral of the deceased students, amid anti-India and pro-freedom slogans.


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Gale Banks Monster Exhaust ModificationMarch 16th, 2010 by admin
Another modification I did to the 2005 F250 6.0 was adding the Banks' Dual Monster Exhaust. I chose Banks because of its clean look and clear, original sound.
The installation was fairly simple and straightforward. All the factory hanger locations were reused, and a bolt-on hanger was installed on the driver's side. The system is a bit bulky and heavy, so I'd recommend getting someone to help you. Banks utilizes the factory catalytic converter and, while I cannot officially recommend removing the cat, it definitely helps lower exhaust gas temperatures and improves performance.
I did have one mishap though. The truck sees some pretty harsh treatment and gets taken off road regularly. After a particularly harsh weekend, I noticed the exhaust had cracked at a weld. After one phone call, the crew at Gale Banks replaced the broken part for free. While I cannot recommend you thrash your vehicle and expect Banks to fix it, they proudly stand behind their quality products and have excellent customer service.
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Quick, do you know what this is?!?!?TheBalm said if you were one of the first to email them they would put you on a list for a chance to get the Muppet Palette!!! Well, I emailed them an hour after they posted and thought I was too late...however, 1 hour later i get an email explaining how to order my palette. it came yesterday!!! I am so ultra excited!!! On to the pictures:
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5 reasons solo travellers should head to Budapest
It's gorgeous. It's cheap. It's mostly unexplored. Here's to Hungarybrunch Updated: Oct 08, 2016 19:28 IST
Forget London. In summer, you'll bump into 90 per cent of all the people you wanted to leave behind. Forget Paris, it's expensive. Just book a ticket to Budapest. Here's why.
1. You can wallow in a public bath
Tell me I can spend the day jumping between 15 indoor and outdoor pools, each one completely temperature controlled, and watch me give in to my inner wallowing buffalo.
The baths have saunas, steam rooms and all other luxury spa accessories, but nowhere else have I seen such lavish architecture.
Among the many treatments on offer, I chose the red wine bath, but I suspect I drank more red wine than they ever could have filled in my tub. At least that's what I think, because truthfully, I don't remember.
2. You can take a free walking tour (or three)
Different companies offer guided walking tours, and they're all free!
Each offers you a glimpse of hidden treasures as you visit neighbourhoods most tourists ignore, giving you the real flavour of Hungary. I said 'flavour' because a walking tour can also give you some serious culinary adventures. If you visit, please eat halaszle, a spicy, paprika-based fish soup that is pure magic.
3. You can wear your underwear over your jeans
Nightclubs in Budapest rock. The latest in the city was called 'Ruin pub culture'. 'Ruin' pubs are in buildings that are in ruins. I went to Szimpla Kert, where there was a superhero-themed pub crawl. I wore Versace undies over my jeans, and a stole like a cloak. Thus was born a new superhero – Versace Man!
4. Learn to say 'gyonyoru vagy' (but prepare to hear 'szunj meg')
Eastern European girls are stunning! But don't be a douchebag. Be at your charming best. Learn the basic phrase 'gyonyoru vagy' which means 'you're gorgeous'. But do prepare to hear 'hagyj beken' ('leave me alone') and 'szunj meg' ('get lost').
I used 'gyonyoru vagy' just once during the pub crawl, and was told, 'vicces vagy' ('you're funny'). I don't know if that was because of my face or my Versace Man outfit. Either way, it was fun.
5. You can spend money like it's going out of style
One Hungarian forint is 0.24 rupees: for the first time, you'll feel great about Indian currency.
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Sarajevo: Two late goals from Karim Benzema and Florent Malouda gave France their first win in six competitive matches and kick-started their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign when they beat Bosnia 2-0.
Traditional powerhouses Italy, Germany, England and World Cup runners-up Netherlands all maintained their perfect starts with the goals flowing as they seek to seal their places in the finals in Poland and Ukraine in 2012.
Italy crushed Faroe Islands 5-0, Germany blasted Azerbaijan, managed by former West Germany`s World Cup winner Berti Vogts, 6-1, England won 3-1 in Switzerland and the Dutch saw off Finland 2-1 with Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scoring both their goals.
Sweden also hit the goal trail with a 6-0 win over San Marino but Portugal, struggling without suspended coach Carlos Queiroz and the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, continued to stumble.
After drawing 4-4 with Cyprus in their opening qualifier on Friday, Portugal crashed to a 1-0 defeat against Norway in Oslo and they are now second-bottom of Group H ahead of traditional no-hopers Iceland who were beaten 1-0 by Denmark.
There was a thriller in Istanbul where Turkey and Belgium traded the lead before the Turks won 3-2 to maintain their perfect start in Group A.
There were few shocks on the second major night of European Championship qualifiers which brought to a close the first double-header of the campaign following Friday`s opening games.
But Russia were stunned in Moscow where Slovakia secured a 1-0 victory thanks to a first-half goal from Miroslav Stoch.
Liechtenstein also came within seconds of a rare competitive point against Scotland at Hampden Park where they took the lead through skipper Mario Frick early in the second half.
Scotland, facing one of the worst results in their long international history, salvaged their respect and all three points with a 97th minute winner from Stephen McManus who headed home a corner in the last few seconds of stoppage time.
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Being Good Citizens Series
Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004 (message contributor)
Summary: "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ." In Philippians 1:27, Paul acknowledged the fact that we are also citizens on earth and must therefore be careful about how we live:
I heard former President Jimmy Carter interviewed on WGN Radio a couple weeks ago. In commenting about the current presidential campaign, he said, "I've never seen it so negative and there has never been a sharper divide in our country." He then said that of the 52 elections he has monitored around the world, this one is the worst he has ever witnessed. As he reflected upon his own campaign 28 years ago, he remembers how he and his opponent at least talked respectfully to each other. They debated the issues but didn't attack individuals. They would refer to each other as "my distinguished opponent." That's a far cry from what we hear today as both men regularly try to crucify the other.
Our country is divided into red and blue states and black and blue candidates. Both President Bush and Senator Kerry have practiced political polemics and have attacked each other's characters. One political commentator put it this way: "Destroying the opposition rather than just winning the election seems to have become the trend in recent campaigns." I've heard words like: liar, warmonger, weak, incompetent, flip-flopper, and worse. Earlier this week, both sides made inflammatory comments about each other over explosives in Iraq. The lack of civility and fear tactics has led to an ideological divide and a shaken up citizenry.
In an article that appeared in Business Wire, psychologist Robert Butterworth warns that election results could cause despair: "Many people have poured their heart, soul, and money into this election. This emotional state results in not only disappointment and dread in those voters backing the loser but has the potential to turn into psychological symptoms – both because their candidate lost and because their entire political belief system and philosophical roots has been defeated" (http://home.businesswire.com).
What about you? Are you angry or apathetic? How are you going to feel if your choice doesn't win? Should Christian citizens act any differently than other people? Part of the tension we feel is that we have dual citizenship. To Christians who felt overwhelmed by the hostility of their culture, the Apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 3:20: "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ." In Philippians 1:27, Paul acknowledged the fact that we are also citizens on earth and must therefore be careful about how we live: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ." This word "conduct" is derived from the word we get "politics" from. We could paraphrase it this way: "The only thing that matters is that you live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel."
In his book called, The City of God, Augustine described two different cities: the city of God and the city of man. The city of man is temporal and capable of being destroyed, while the city of God is eternal. Christians understand the fact that while we are citizens of the city of man; our true citizenship is in heaven. As such, we must set our sights on the unseen spiritual world, and when we do, our behavior as earthly citizens should reflect the fact that we are but passing through this place. We are resident aliens, if you will.
And because we are citizens of heaven and earth, we must live with a certain amount of tension. Paul writes to Titus on the island of Crete, and thus he writes to Christians everywhere who must learn to live among Cretans. We will discover some truths this morning that will stabilize us as we approach uncertain times. During the last two weeks, we've learned that older men and women are to mentor those who are younger as Paul taught about the home and family relationships. He moves us now into the work world, then has us gaze on grace, and finally teaches us how to respond to rulers and authorities in our government.
Good citizens…
Worship at work (2:9-10)
Grow in grace (2:11-15)
Respect rulers (3:1-2)
1. Worship at Work. Let's look at verses 9-10: "Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them, and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive." There are some things to keep in mind when studying the topic of slavery in Scripture.
Slavery is never endorsed but is not denounced either.
Slave owners are never commanded to free their slaves nor are slaves told to seek their freedom.
Having said that, when Christianity spread through the Roman world, and slave owners and slaves became believers, their hearts were changed. And when hearts were changed, the institution of slavery was eventually abolished. That's a good principle for us to keep in mind. We must focus on our primary calling of evangelism. Our country will change not by politicians or laws but by the preaching of the gospel and changed hearts. As hearts change, people will change, and as people change, our country will change. The message of the Gospel is that all men and women have eternal value and therefore should be free.
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UN expresses 'outrage' at attacks against civilians in Syria including the use of barrel bombs
UNITED NATIONS – The U.N. Security Council is expressing "outrage" at all attacks against civilians in Syria including those involving shelling and barrel bombs.
The bombings have reportedly been used extensively in Aleppo and other areas in recent days leaving many civilians dead.
A press statement issued by the council on Friday also condemned increased terrorist attacks resulting in numerous casualties and destruction carried out by the Islamic State group, Al-Nusra Front and other individuals and groups associated with al-Qaida.
The council issued the statement after a closed-door briefing Thursday by John Ging, the director of U.N. humanitarian operations, on the upsurge of violence in Aleppo, Syria's largest city.
Council members reiterated that the Syrian crisis can only be solved by implementing the 2012 Geneva communique calling for a transitional governing body.


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Everyone knows backpacking isn't just for the party-hard gap year student. With so much diversity on offer in SE Asia there's something for every type of traveller. When we heard from Penny Frederiksen about her love for travel and her desire to encourage more people to hit the road at any stage in their lives – we knew she'd make a great ambassador!
Early in life Penny realized she wanted to travel, the only problem? None of her friends had the same wanderlust spirit that fueled her soul, meaning that trips fell under the category of vacation more so than adventure. So years later, with a family at home and years of career experience under her belt she decided it was time to throw caution to the wind and embrace the kind of travel she always wanted to do.
For the past ten years Penny has been out exploring the world, whenever she has the time, and South East Asia has been one of her favorite places to visit. Get to know the newest addition to our ambassador team, introducing Penny Fredriksen!
1. Why do you love South East Asia?
Asia has a huge variety of travel destinations and cultures and is affordable for the budget conscious.
2. How did you get into traveling and do why do you love it so much?
My love affair with travel and photography started at a very young age in an unusual setting; the dentist surgery waiting room, surrounded by National Geographic Magazines!
Even though I did not like the dentist or the work he had to do on my teeth, I would always arrive for my appointments an hour early, just so I could read about different cultures and look at the amazing photographs.
My mother gave me a cruise as a school graduation gift when I was young – probably more so to meet a future husband and settle down to domestic bliss than to see the world. I cashed the ticket in and went to Asia instead!
Marriage, mortgages and four children did follow but the type of l travel I wanted to do sat on the backburner until my children were educated and in their own careers.
Penny at home in Australia
My independent, solo travel started about 10 years ago, when I realised all my friends had no interest in photography and getting into the backstreets and villages of Asia. Travel makes me step outside my comfort zone and get a better prospective of the world around me. My idea of a great holiday is to learn, understand and be visually stimulated by the scenery and the people I meet along the journey. Capturing that experience through photographs is such a bonus. Travel makes me appreciate what I have got. I also realise I have only a limited time on this planet and I want to treat every moment as if it is my last.
3. What makes you a backpacker?
I am the 'new' generation of backpacker – "The Baby Boomer Backpacker" My bag is an up- market Kathmandu backpack, and when I travel, I am doing so with the idea that I may not have the opportunity to return to that particular area. I don't try to see a country in 10 days – rather, I see an area in 10 days and take full advantage of what it has to offer… from the free to the more expensive travel opportunities.
Exploring Sri Lanka on Penny's recent travels in Asia
4. Why you love South East Asia Backpacker Magazine?
The magazine is the one stop destination for all your travel needs, no matter what age!
5. What is your best travel moment?
I find the most memorable moments are often those which are not planned.
While traveling in a remote area of Sri Lanka with a good friend, we decided to check out the "drumming" we had heard during the night. Walking through the jungle in the early morning light, we stumbled upon a Buddhist Monastery, much to the welcome and delight of the villagers and monks. We did not want to intrude but they insisted (through sign language) that we stay and share their breakfast.
A humbling experience which no amount of money could buy and which lifted the bar in my memorable moments.
Penny on her recent travels sharing her own photography with children on the road
6. What is something quirky about you?
I have a secret photographic portfolio of random cats from the countries I have visited.
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On Sunday I was chatting with a friend after church about cooking yummy Brazilian food. A real favorite is Pao de Queso. It is little balls of bread with parmesan cheese.
We usually make cheese bread from a mix we buy at our local Brazilian store, Brazil Mania, in Torrance. But not everybody has a Brazilian Store close by, so I gave her some tips. This is one of the recipes I shared with her from Olivia's Cuisine blog. Pao de Queso.
On Monday we went shopping at our local Whole Foods Market. I was looking for chickpea flour in the gluten-free section and notices a wide variety of prices for Tapioca flour vs Cassava flour. (Hint: it's the same thing!)
Here are some of the pictures I took showing the brands and prices. There is quite a difference in prices, from $8.99 per pound (Otto's) to $3.29 on sale for 18 Oz from Arrowhead Mills.
I also checked prices on Amazon.com (Associate links may be included).
Anthony's 2 pounds for $12.99
Bob's Red Mill, four-pack of 20-ounce for $11.80 ($2.95 each)
Pack of six 20-ounce for $25.54 ($4.25 each)
Here's the Goya brand. You can find it cheaper in the Hispanic markets.
$8.99 for 24-ounces
As you can see, there's quite a wide range of prices. If you have Amazon Prime (free shipping) and are willing to buy in bulk, you can save some money, and the hassle of driving all over town looking for ingredients.
I also found a Cheese Bread Mix.
$21.38 for an 8 pack. Each pack makes 16 cheese bread balls.


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A 71-year-old Saskatoon man is dead after being hit by a pickup truck Wednesday evening in the Mount Royal area.
According to police, the driver of a Dodge Ram truck stopped at the intersection of 23rd Street West and Avenue T North around 5 p.m.
The driver, a 47-year-old man, then drove west through the intersection and hit the 71-year-old who was walking across 23rd Street North.
He was taken to Royal University Hospital by MD Ambulance where he died of his injuries.
As the investigation continues police have not decided whether charges will be laid against the driver.
Road restriction in place following the collision were lifted Wednesday evening.


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One Last Great Wickedness Reviewed By Barbara C. Burgess of Bookpleasures.com
- By Barbara C. Burgess
- Published May 7, 2013
Barbara C. Burgess
Reviewer Barbara C. Burgess: Barbara is the author of The Magic Manuscript: The Nine Companions. She holds a BA honors degree from McGill University and also did graduate studies in medieval English literature at McGill. Barbara is an English teacher, freelance editor and writer. She has contributed articles, judged in writing competitions, and written a health column for various magazines.
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Author: David Stansfield
Publisher: Sulby Hall Publishers
It's rare to read a novel and, on reaching the final page, decide that one wants to read the whole book again. That's exactly what happened to me when I finished reading David Stansfield's novel One Last Great Wickedness; I was bowled over by the final pages of the book. A similar phenomenon can occur when you watch a suspense or mystery film and realize in the end that all the conclusions you had built up in your imagination were completely wrong; hence, you find yourself wanting to view the film once again, this time from your newly gained knowledge or perspective.
One Last Great Wickedness is a masterfully written novel, beginning with the portrayal of certain events and characters in a small town in Britain during the Second World War. The story is written from the point of view of the protagonist, Peter. He is a thirteen-year-old boy when he learns that his father has just plummeted from a cliff near their home. As he grows up, he finds himself plagued by questions and doubts about what actually occurred.
The novel includes many flashbacks to the distant past—including passages from his father's letters sent home about his time in the trenches during World War One. Every chapter ends with a paragraph that describes the scene leading up to Peter's father's plunge from the cliff. This technique of a "story within a story"—used with great skill by the author—grabs the reader's attention. You, like Peter, are driven to find out what happens next. The hooded figure who accompanies Peter's father in his last moments is a mystery person; it becomes imperative to learn that person's identity.
As a reader, you find yourself drawn in to the intrigues, scandals, and cover-ups inherent in Peter's family, many of which are heart-wrenching and disturbing. The novel flashes forward to Peter as a grown man, and also follows his trips between North America and England in pursuit of the truth about what really occurred on the day that changed his life forever.
One can see that the author, David Stansfield, a well-known TV and film script-writer and producer, has much experience in creating scenes that capture interest; in One Last Great Wickedness, he has created a novel that is riveting and quite genius.
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Ah yes, the plug-in.
It's a good job I only have the one, otherwise I might find it hard to guess which "the plug-in" was being referred to, besides having to click "OK" every time one failed to load.
Nannying applications through every single modal dialogue with no option but "OK" is great fun.
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When Chief and I went to visit his family in Italy, they prepared this special Sicilian dish at his father's house. It is called Spidini (Sicilian term) also called as Involtini (general Italian). They look like meat kebabs.
Because I loved it so much, I asked Chief's mum how to make it. I did not take notes, I just tried to remember when she explained how it is made.
Tonight, I tried my own version of Spidini as to how I remember it with the help of Chief (well.. he just rolled up the meat since he was so hungry and wanted to help me finish soon so we can eat). To give credit to him, it was his idea that I make this dish tonight since we bought those thinly sliced meat yesterday from the grocery.
Meat rolled up with a filling -- prosciutto (ham), grated parmesan, bread crumbs, onions and olive oil on skewers.
Here's our finish product - Sicilian Spidini:
A more enticing shot..
Chief loved it!!! Made me happy. It was my fist attempt to make a local Sicilian dish. He said it is best served with Guinness Beer lol!!!


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Very nice, Very nice indeed.
Power to your clicking finger.
Thanks John.
Some nasty dust I had on my sensor, cleaned it yesterday and the camera is like new now.
Really nice light show.....feel like I hear music like something incredible is about to happen....stunning. The music from 2001 A Space Odyssey.......!!
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This Sunday I plan to dust off the prom dress. (Yep, I dragged that thing from the Midwest all the way to LA because I'm a sentimental twat.) I'll grab a box of tissues so that I can watch the Oscars the way an obsessed wannabe actress is supposed to--in psychotic style.
Jersey thinks me crazy. He refuses to rock his bow tie. (Wonder what crawled up his butt and deemed him normal?!) I LOOOVE the Oscars. I hate that actors say they're just happy to be there and don't care if they win. I LOOOVE the speeches. I hate the pushy rude music meant to hint to folks to shut the eff up. I LOOOVE the clothes. I hate thinking about how one of the stones in their earrings could feed and clothe me for a year...maybe two. It's definitely a love/hate relationship...The best of times and the worst of times.
I named my iPod Oscar Junior. I have a fake little guy on my office desk reminding me to keep dreaming. In those dream it's golden showers of praise. Ew...that sounded R.Kelly'ish. You get the gist, though.
There's no room for rationality. A grown woman will play dress up this weekend. She'll probably toot in her sequins to be honest. It means that much to me. I was driving home from work yesterday and saw an Oscar billboard flashing the countdown time. I did a happy dance in the Flying Tomato and honked his cute little horn. I had a dream a long time ago of me being at the Oscars in a black dress. I was adjusting the strap on my shoe...THAT MEANS SOMETHING! Forget that I probably dreamed I showed up to work sans shirt and bra the next day...STILL means something!
I will pay homage to the dream this Sunday. Don't you call me now! I'll be too busy crying my eyes out-- wishing for a Freaky Friday moment with Natalie Portman. (...And I'm not talking about her 'scene' in Black Swan pervies...I'm referring to the movies where the two women switch bodies. Hmph)
A Dreamer's Dress Up
Labels: acting, dream, happiness, the flying tomato
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I also love love love Oscars and I cant wait to watch it...Hugs and kisses, darlingReplyDelete
it should be noted that this year they are not planning on pushing people off with the starting up of the orchestra. i read so in EW.ReplyDelete
Doh! It's settled then...I have more loves than hates. Oscar night is perfect.ReplyDelete
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The proposal by Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, for North-South and East-West protected cycle tracks has drawn attention to cycle danger reduction in the UK, an area in which the country lags behind best practice. Cycling in London has doubled in the last 10 years, but research by Transport for London (TfL) suggests that this is merely existing cyclists making more trips. The same report identifies the Continue reading
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'Critical Thinking Beyond the Bubble and Bonfires' by Dr David Howard
The new cohort for our MSc Sustainable Urban Development have completed their first teaching week on 'Concepts of the City and the Environment', and are just revving up to submit their initial class paper. Research proposals for the current second-year are being reviewed by supervisors, and the dissertations of the outgoing cohort, ranging from analyses of public space in the Bronx to affordable cooking stoves in Port-au-Prince, are currently being assessed by the Examiners. It's all go!
More welcome advances in this fifth year of 'SUD' at Oxford are the launch of the DPhil programme; the creation of a short course on Financing Sustainability; equal numbers of women and men balancing out the MSc arrivals and the launch of a new annual public lecture in London.
This year for the inaugural lecture, hosted at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, we're delighted to invite Alex Hilton, Director of Generation Rent, to deliver his talk on 'Beyond the Bubble'. Alex and his colleagues have been active in voicing and campaigning for affordable housing, and it will be a pleasure to hear his views. Alex will outline his concerns about how Britain's economy is being damaged by a housing market that is out of control. He will draw the connections between Continue reading


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I am battling acute acedia compounded by lack of sleep and quasi-single-parenting. I don't want to cook, I don't want to clean, and I don't much want to parent or take the kids on fun outings. Our weekly schedule has also sort of collapsed- the drop-ins are closed till September, Phyllis is away, Geoff is gone again all tomorrow till nine-thirty at night, and Judith, whom we do things with twice a week, is having a (I hope) glorious time being the co-speaker (with her husband) at Grad Camp. So my week is sort of empty and I am trying not to sit around being very sorry for myself because Miriam was up from one till three last night.
I feel really burned out. I'm half-heartedly trying to do the meal planning and figure out a way to Eat Fewer Chips and generally convince the boys that they enjoy something beside bread and butter or ice cream.
On the bright side, our friend Tristan came over yesterday and brought us a smoked duck. I'll probably simmer it for stock, get the meat off, and make smoked duck pasta and duck soup.
Anyone want to offer me a two week all-expenses paid cruise with childcare included?


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Diary of a Chinese Startup
From Red Herring:
"In many ways, the 37-year-old Mr. Cao is the quintessential Chinese new economy entrepreneur. Like many of his peers, the native of Xi'an is a "sea turtle"—the word haigui is a homophone for "overseas returnee" in Mandarin—who received his graduate education in the States and worked for a number of U.S. companies before heeding the call of the China market and paddling homeward."
"However, Mr. Cao quickly discovered that the Chinese technology industry can move faster than he had expected. He originally assembled his team to do research and development for Search Party, a meta-search site that launched in May in the U.S., and was planning a similar site in China.
Mr. Cao was confident his company would enjoy a first-mover edge. "Originally I thought we'd wait until the end of 2005," he said. "It turns out we had to move a lot faster."
He was stunned when he learned that Qunar.com, another travel meta-search site headed by Fritz Demopoulos, a successful expatriate dotcom entrepreneur, launched in June."
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"Who's number one in the polls? Me, that's who." Source: AP
EVERY talking head in the United States has spent the last week prattling on about Hillary Clinton's emails.
Fair enough. The former Secretary of State violated government rules in an apparent effort to keep her correspondence safe from scrutiny. That's no small matter. But in the meantime, another politician has come from nowhere to dethrone Jeb Bush as the frontrunner for the Republican Party's presidential nomination. His name's Scott Walker.
A few months ago, Walker was an obscure underdog with little more than an outside chance of becoming the nominee. Now he's being seriously considered for the most important job on the planet.
You'd be smiling too. Source: AP
Walker, 47, has been the Governor of Wisconsin, a relatively small northern state, since 2011. He's best known for his role in a bitter political spat with the state's unions, which was sparked by his efforts to eliminate a variety of collective bargaining rights for government workers.
That battle almost forced Walker out of office, as the unions triggered a rare recall election in 2012. No governor in US history had survived one, but Walker defeated his opponent by a healthy margin. It established his reputation as a stubborn but successful politician, who was willing to fight for ostensibly unpopular reforms.
He's a man of many high quality facial expressions. Source: AFP
Walker can make a persuasive case that he's the Republican candidate most likely to win a general election against Hillary Clinton. That argument is rooted in his record so far — three victorious gubernatorial elections in Wisconsin, a state which usually elects Democrats. Walker has already demonstrated an ability to win over voters who traditionally lean away from Republicans.
Importantly, he's done so without sacrificing his ideological purity on issues that matter to the right wing of the party. He's in favour of cutting government spending and lowering taxes. He opposes abortion, although it's unclear whether he would actually change abortion laws. In virtually all policy areas, Walker is a "model conservative".
During the last election cycle, voters from the Republican Party's right wing never quite trusted Mitt Romney. To win them over, he overplayed his conservative credentials, and that hurt him in the general election. Walker doesn't need to do that.
This time around, the default "moderate" candidate is Jeb Bush. But his opinions on several issues could disqualify him with very conservative voters. That leaves an opening for someone who's both "ideologically pure" and electable.
Maybe Jeb Bush should be worried after all. Source: AP
Walker has the same problem as every other governor who tries to run for president. He's perfectly comfortable talking about economic and social issues, but seemingly out of his depth when it comes to foreign policy.
"I think foreign policy is something that's not just about having a PhD or talking to PhDs. It's about leadership," Walker said after a speech late last month. OK. But he went on to say the "most significant foreign policy decision" of his lifetime was Ronald Reagan's sacking of some air traffic controllers in 1981.
Walker's lifetime has included such consequential events as the Vietnam War, the collapse of the Soviet Union, the bombing of Yugoslavia, two wars in Iraq and a fair few attempts to resolve tensions between Israel and the Palestinians.
In the right election cycle, this stuff wouldn't really matter. Americans were so focused on domestic policy in 2012 that foreign affairs were barely mentioned. But since then, the rise of the Islamic State has brought America's role in the world back to the forefront of the political debate.
Should he officially become a presidential candidate, Walker will be subjected to national scrutiny. The questions will be harder and more varied than he's used to at state level. It's impossible to predict how well he'll deal with the added pressure.
"The air traffic controllers? Ha!" Source: AP
The man is clearly preparing to run. According to the Washington Post, Walker recently attended a "tutorial" of sorts where he was taught about foreign policy by some of the Republican Party's most respected experts. One thing's certain — that lesson wasn't supposed to help him govern Wisconsin.
So, Walker will spend the next several months brushing up on national issues, courting potential donors and appearing in the media to raise his profile. If he avoids any horrendous stuff-ups, he should still be one of the favourites for the nomination when the primary debates begin in September.
Of course, if he's to become president, Walker will likely need to defeat two of America's most powerful political dynasties: the Bushes and the Clintons. Good luck with that.
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•1 box cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake)
•1 can of frosting (16 oz.)
•Wax paper
•Candy melts (1 lb. pkg.)
•Lollipop sticks
Styrofoam Bricks (or something to stand the cake pops in to dry)
I personally like Duncan Hines cake because the cake is a moist consistency. I've used Pillsbury Strawberry and Funfetti flavor but those tend to be more sweeter.
1. After the cake is cooked and cooled completely, crumble it into large bowl.
2. Mix cake thoroughly with 1/2 a can of frosting. The consistency should be sticky enough to shape the mixture into balls. If it isn't sticking well add more frosting. TIP: For yellow cake I add 3/4 can of icing sometimes, but beware of adding that much to other flavors such as chocolate and strawberry because the cake is naturally very moist and it will make the cake pop sweeter with too much icing.
3. Roll mixture into quarter or half dollar size balls (depending how big you want it) and place on a wax paper covered cookie sheet.
4. Melt about 5-7 chocolate pieces in the microwave per directions on package.
5. Dip the tip of your lollipop stick in a little of the melted candy coating and insert into the cake balls about halfway.
6. Place them in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
7. Carefully insert the cake ball into the candy coating and softly tap and rotate the cake pop against the edge of the bowl until the excess chocolate falls off. TIP: Don't tap too hard or else the cake ball will fall off the stick! It's all in the wrist ;)
8. Place in a Styrofoam block to dry. If you see cracking in the candy melt as it dries it's usually because you froze it for too long and the confliction with the frozen cake pops and the hot candy melt is causing it to crack. Usually if that happens I just decorate the cake pop to cover it up hehe. TIP: cover the Styrofoam blocks with cling wrap to protect it from the the dripping excess chocolate.
9. Enjoy!
Most of the ingredients can be found at Walmart, but I bought the Styrofoam bricks, candy melt, and lollipop sticks at Michael's. Michael's usually has a better selection in candy melt colors. TIP: all the candy melt is white chocolate except the brown one, which is milk or dark chocolate. I know some people don't like white chocolate so I wanted to give you a heads up.
Take a picture of your creation and let me know how it turned out!!