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Thanks to my sister for sending this to me. Check out this video by Bowerbirds for their song "Tuck the Darkness In". Fish — as seen through the eyes of a child. Brilliant!
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Thanks to my sister for sending this to me. Check out this video by Bowerbirds for their song "Tuck the Darkness In". Fish — as seen through the eyes of a child. Brilliant!
Oy vegan!
On Saturday February 4th, I participated in the Toronto Vegetarian Association's Totally Fabulous Vegan Bakeoff with my gluten-free chocolate zucchini loaf. Check out my recipe below!
The event took place at 918 Bathurst Street — a cool community centre with lots of space for events, classes and whatnot. The last time I was in the main theatre space, I was auditioning for Woody Harrelson for a comedy he wrote and directed last year at Hart House Theatre. 918 Bathurst, while being a great space for auditions, was a little small for the amount of people who came out for this year's bake-off. The turnout was amazing! Apparently the line went all the way down Bathurst and almost hit Bloor St.
I entered the competition in the gluten-free chocolate category. I didn't win, but I'm pretty sure I came in second. However, it wasn't about winning or losing (says the loser), it was about the experience! So many vegans, vegetarians, and non-veggies came out to sample the many fabulous treats. Local celeb vegan chef Doug McNish judged best in show and even Canadian TV and radio gem George Strombolopolous made an appearance. Apparently, Strombo is trying out the vegan lifestyle and I have to say, he looks great!
There was fabulous local coffee supplied by Kensington Market's Moonbean Coffee as well as regular, vanilla, and cappuccino flavoured soy milk from Nutrisoya.
Many thanks to my parents for helping me plate my chocolate zucchini loaf and for transporting the samples and display to the venue. Also, a shout-out to my sister Sasha Arfin for making an incredibly beautiful sign for my loaf! (See below for sign and recipe!)
Check out this mini highlight video by Richard Arfin!
This loaf is delicious! The zucchini adds moisture and an amazing texture to the loaf. That combined with chocolaty goodness–trust me, it won't last very long.
Preheat oven to 350° F / 176° C
Lightly grease or oil two 8-inch loaf pans OR two 12-cup muffin tins
Place flour, guar gum, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and cocoa powder in a medium bowl. Use a wire whisk to combine.
In a large bowl, place oil, sugars, egg replacer and vanilla and mix until fluffy. Stir in applesauce and shredded zucchini. Stir flour mixture into batter until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
Divide batter between prepared loaf or muffin pans and bake for 50 minutes for loaves or 25–30 minutes for muffins or until a toothpick inserted in the center of loaf or muffin comes out clean.
Allow to cool on wire rack for 10 minutes before turning out.
Yields about 24 muffins or 8–10 slices per loaf
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It's funny, but every time I tell people that I'm vegan they almost always ask, "Where do you get your protein?!"
So, for all of you curious people out there, here's the answer!
First of all, there is a myth that we all need way more protein than we actually do! Below, I'm going to share some of an article that PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) put together called The Protein Myth:
Protein Requirements
With the traditional Western diet, the average American consumes about double the protein her or his body needs. Additionally, the main sources of protein consumed tend to be animal products, which are also high in fat and saturated fat. Most individuals are surprised to learn that protein needs are actually much less than what they have been consuming. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein for the average, sedentary adult is only 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. To find out your average individual need, simply perform the following calculation:
Body weight (in pounds) x 0.36 = recommended protein intake
However, even this value has a large margin of safety, and the body's true need is even lower for most people. Protein needs are increased for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. In addition, needs are also higher for very active persons. As these groups require additional calories, increased protein needs can easily be met through larger intake of food consumed daily. Extra serving of legumes, tofu, meat substitutes, or other high protein sources can help meet needs that go beyond the current RDA.
The Problems with High-Protein Diets
So, it turns out that protein deficiency is not really an issue in North America. Actually, there are dangers associated with too much protein intake.
High-protein diets for weight loss, disease prevention, and enhanced athletic performance have been greatly publicized over recent years. However, these diets are supported by little scientific research. Studies show that the healthiest diet is one that is high in carbohydrate, low in fat, and moderate in protein. Increased intake of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables is recommended for weight control and preventing diseases such as cancer and heart disease. High-carbohydrate, low-fat, moderate-protein diets are also recommended for optimal athletic performance. Contrary to the information on fad diets currently promoted by some popular books, a diet that is high in protein can actually contribute to disease and other health problems.
- Osteoporosis. High protein intake is known to encourage urinary calcium losses and has been shown to increase risk of fracture in research studies. Plant-based diets, which provide adequate protein, can help protect against osteoporosis. Calcium-rich plant foods include leafy green vegetables, beans, and some nuts and seeds, as well as fortified fruit juices, cereals, and non-dairy milks.
- Cancer. Although fat is the dietary substance most often singled out for increasing one's risk for cancer, animal protein also plays a role. Specifically, certain proteins present in meat, fish, and poultry, cooked at high temperatures, especially grilling and frying, have been found to produce compounds called heterocyclic amines. These substances have been linked to various cancers including those of the colon and breast. Long-term high intake of meat, particularly red meat, is associated with significantly increased risk of colorectal cancer. The 1997 report of the World Cancer Research Fund and American Institute for Cancer Research, Food, Nutrition, and the Prevention of Cancer reported that, based on available evidence, diets high in red meat were considered probable contributors to colorectal cancer risk. In addition, high-protein diets are typically low in dietary fiber. Fiber appears to be protective against cancer. A diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables is important in decreasing cancer risk, not to mention adding more healthful sources of protein in the diet.
- Impaired Kidney Function. When people eat too much protein, it releases nitrogen into the blood or is digested and metabolized. This places a strain on the kidneys, which must expel the waste through the urine. High-protein diets are associated with reduced kidney function. Over time, individuals who consume very large amounts of protein, particularly animal protein, risk permanent loss of kidney function. Harvard researchers reported recently that high-protein diets were associated with a significant decline in kidney function, based on observations in 1,624 women participating in the Nurses' Health Study. The good news is that the damage was found only in those who already had reduced kidney function at the study's outset. The bad news is that as many as one in four adults in the United States may already have reduced kidney function, suggesting that most people who have renal problems are unaware of that fact and do not realize that high-protein diets may put them at risk for further deterioration. The kidney-damaging effect was seen only with animal protein. Plant protein had no harmful effect.
The American Academy of Family Physicians notes that high animal protein intake is largely responsible for the high prevalence of kidney stones in the United States and other developed countries and recommends protein restriction for the prevention of recurrent kidney stones.
- Heart Disease. Typical high-protein diets are extremely high in dietary cholesterol and saturated fat. The effect of such diets on blood cholesterol levels is a matter of ongoing research. However, such diets pose additional risks to the heart, including increased risk for heart problems immediately following a meal. Evidence indicates that meals high in saturated fat adversely affect the compliance of arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks. Adequate protein can be consumed through a variety of plant products that are cholesterol-free and contain only small amounts of fat.
- Weight Loss Sabotage. Many individuals see almost immediate weight loss as a result of following a high-protein diet. In fact, the weight loss is not a result of consuming more protein, but by simply consuming fewer calories. Over the long run, consumption of this type of diet is not practical as it can result in the aforementioned health problems. As with any temporary diet, weight gain is often seen when previous eating habits are resumed. To achieve permanent weight loss while promoting optimal health, the best strategy involves lifestyle changes including a low-fat diet of grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables combined with regular physical activity.
So what are good vegan sources of protein?Protein Checklist
High-protein diets are unhealthy. However, adequate but not excess amounts of protein to maintain body tissues, including muscle, are still important and can be easily achieved on a vegetarian diet. If you are uncertain about the adequacy of protein in your diet, take inventory. Although all protein needs are individual, the following guidelines can help you to meet, but not exceed, your needs.
Healthy Protein Sources(in grams)
*A vegetarian product made from wheat gluten; protein value from manufacturer's informationSource: J.A.T. Pennington, Bowes and Church's Food Values of Portions Commonly Used, 17th ed. (Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1998). (Source: PCRM's The Protein Myth)
Believe it or not, there are are lots of athletes and even body builders who have gone vegan and feel it's better for their sport and muscle gain. A lot of them claim to have increased energy as a result of adopting a plant based diet.
Professional body builder and proud vegan Robert Cheeke works out on muscle beach:
You can check out more info on him and other vegan bodybuilders at veganbodybuilding.com.
Triathelete Brendan Brazier and former Hockey player Georges Laraque are two other great examples of healthy and fit vegans!
Above: Brendan Brazier
Above: Georges Laraque
The idea that vegans aren't getting enough protein is slightly ridiculous as protein deficiency is a non-issue in North America. Here at oy vegan we call BS on the meat and dairy industry for putting this bogus myth about protein into our minds. A plant based diet can deliver not only an adequate amount of protein for a well balanced diet but a better, healthier source of protein without all the crappy saturated fat and cholesterol that meat and dairy products contain.
So here's to Tofu, beans, spinach, grains and nuts! Not only are they tasty, they're also great natural sources of protein for one and all.
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This past Tuesday evening, a group of people met at Sadie's Diner for a delicious dinner and some lively discussion. We talked about our veggie journeys, that is, our reasons for becoming vegan/vegetarian which lead to plenty of lively debate and discussion. We discussed health, the environment and animal welfare issues.We were even visited by Rabbi Aaron Levy of Toronto's Makom.
On the subway on Wednesday morning, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the front cover of 24H newspaper featured Megan Park of The Secret Life of the American Teenager unveiling a new Peta anti-fur ad at Yonge and Dundas.
So timely considering our discussion Tuesday!
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It was a great evening and I look forward to more!
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In Canada, we already celebrated our Thanksgiving in October. However, I want to take this opportunity to wish all my southern neighbours a Happy Thanksgiving… or should I say Thanksliving.
While Americans gather together with family and friends on this day of thanks and bounteous food, I think it's important to consider just where this food came from. The first thing people associate with Thanksgiving is, in most cases, Turkey. In fact, you've probably heard or even said "Happy Turkey Day!" yourself at some point.
My friends at Cedar Row Farm Sanctuary 2010
Turkeys, in my experience, are extremely friendly and intelligent birds. I happened to meet some on my visit to Cedar Row Farm Sanctuary last year. They came right up to me with warm greetings when I arrived. I was bowled over by how friendly and sociable they were. Not just with each other but with people!
After our visit, I was touched by my experience with the turkeys and disturbed that the the word turkey is almost synonymous with food on Thanksgiving. If only people knew more about turkeys then they might not be so quick to eat them on Thanksgiving.
Thankfully, every year Farm Sanctuary celebrates a turkey-free Thanksgiving feast and encourages people to Adopt-A-Turkey. Through this program people can save a turkey by sponsoring it with a one time donation of $30. Farm Sanctuary has rescued over 1,000 turkeys since 1996. This program also seeks to educate people on the situation facing turkeys today such as factory farming conditions and facts about turkeys as a species.
National shelter director of Farm Sanctuary, Susie Coston, shares her top 10 facts about turkeys:
Susie Coston's Top 10 Fascinating Facts about Farm Sanctuary's Rescued Turkeys
(Taken from Farm Sanctuary's November 23, 2010 press release.)
For earth and animal-friendly turkey substitutes for your Thanksgiving table click here!
When I went to visit Cedar Row Farm Sanctuary this past October, I was saddened to find out that the turkeys that had wholeheartedly greeted me in 2010 had passed. Turkeys are bred to have large breasts as this is the part of them that is in highest demand for non-veggies. As a result, turkeys that are lucky enough to live out their lives end up having heart problems among other issues. I was told that something called the "flip" happens. The "flip" is when their breasts become too large and they flip over on to them and die. When I heard this was the fate of my beautiful friends, I was truly upset. I had really looked forward to seeing them again.
So on this day of thanks, let's take a second and be thankful for all the creatures on this planet. Let's instead eat some Tofurky with mushroom gravy while we honour all those we are grateful for.
Here's to the turkeys! What an amazing bird. If you get a chance to interact or hang out with one, I would highly recommend it. Happy Thanksliving!
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Here at Oy Vegan we are taking a moment to remember all those who have lost their lives and those who have survived the horrors of war.
Today, I can't help but think about my Grandfather who fought in the battle of Britain and my great uncle Dave who liberated his fellow Jewish people from the walls of farmhouses in Holland. I can't imagine what these young 18 year-old boys must have thought when they were liberating the camps in Europe. I think about my family who perished in the Holocaust and those who survived and were freed by the Allies.
I also can't help but think about the wars going on right now all over Africa. In the Democratic Republic of Congo alone, war has claimed an estimated 3 million lives.
Today is a solemn day and an important one. It's a time when I think about the past, the present and the future. I think about the bravery and heroism demonstrated by so many and I'm so thankful for their efforts.
I also think about the state of the world today. How can we stop this violence and persecution once and for all? It's a very difficult question and it's one that I hope we can find an answer to in our lifetime.
So here it is! Oy Vegan's first post! This is very exciting for all of us here at oyvegan.com. This is a blog for vegans and vegetarians everywhere. Look out for recipes, restaurant reviews, mensch of the month spotlights, interviews, tikkun olam projects, and more.
Why am I embarking on this journey of blogdom? I should first say that I am a lifelong vegetarian — I was raised veg — so I've never eaten meat or fish/seafood in my life. People ask me if I miss meat or if I was ever curious growing up. It's a valid question, I suppose, if you eat meat. The thing is, I never looked at it that way. I never cared to try meat because, in short, I knew what meat was.
If you think about it most kids love animals. All of our favourite cartoons growing up featured talking animals. If kids actually knew that those animals were going to be stuffed full of hormones, fed their own meat and blood in many cases, and shoved into tiny cages where they would live in torture, amid feces and disease until the day they were slaughtered for human consumption, I'm sure they would run screaming from their plates. Simply put, I wasn't lied to. From day one I knew that meat equalled animals and that I loved animals. I was completely happy with my lifestyle and, surprisingly, most kids didn't really care or say anything about it. The people who gave me the most crap about it were their parents! People didn't know what to feed me when I came over to play. I was a served a whole lot of peanut butter sandwiches in my day. Oy!
Over the past month I have become vegan. I've made the switch for a number of reasons: health, the environment, and treatment of animals. I hope to explore all of these in upcoming posts. Luckily, I have a boyfriend who, in the beginning, was even more gung-ho about making the transition to veganism than I was. Together we have embarked on a journey towards a happier, healthier, and more peaceful life. I have to say… I feel great! I'm not bloated anymore (cheese made me bloated) and I have a lot more energy!
This blog is about making the world a better place one oy vegan at a time. We're all connected. Every living being on this planet. If we think that we can systematically torture and kill millions of animals and it won't have an impact on the environment and the health of those consuming the product, we are sadly mistaken.
In these days of awe, between Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippor — we can look at our life and our world and see it as a whole. We need to start looking at the bigger picture and guess what?! That bigger picture is NOT money. It's our health, our happiness, and our earth.
So let's keep it real and keep it veg! Oy Vegan!
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(please note this entry was written the week of Oct 3rd 2011)
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Families often feel relief hearing news from a surgeon that a loved one has successfully survived and stabilized after surgery. Once a patient is moved to a regular room, the family's worry is likely to subside, and they may not be aware that many dangers still exist from the surgery. Bowel obstructions, blood clots, pneumonia, infection and death are some of the main risks that exist during recovery. Some risks are naturally a part of surgery, but some may come from hospital negligence via inadequate care and monitoring by staff. A recent review of medical cases in Louisiana and the rest of the country revealed an alarming phenomenon of patients being found dead in their beds after surgery.
4 Possible Complications from a Lumbar Puncture
Also called a "spinal tap," a lumbar puncture is a routine procedure in which a doctor inserts a needle into a patient's lower spine to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid, which can then be evaluated for signs of multiple sclerosis, meningitis and even cancer.
Hospital negligence may have contributed to vet's death at VA
Patients in Louisiana expect to receive, at a minimum, the accepted standard of care from physicians and medical facilities. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Recently, in a nearby state, a Veterans Administration hospital was named in a lawsuit for hospital negligence.
What Are the Top 6 Surgical Errors Due to Medical Negligence?
From tooth extractions to a triple bypass, there are a variety of surgeries available to help patients enjoy longer lives and improve their well-being. Although new technologies have made these procedures safer, all it takes is one mistake by a surgeon or nurse to cause a fatal complication.
4 Elements to Prove in a Birth Injury Lawsuit
Every newborn child is a miracle, and no experience can match the excitement of bringing an infant into the world. Sadly, that special day is often spoilt by the negligence of a doctor or nurse.
Daughter files medical malpractice claim in Louisiana court
The urinary system in the human body is vital and essential for eliminating blood waste from the body. When the system does not function properly, the individual affected is typically uncomfortable and potentially quite ill. An infection can be fatal if not treated properly. Recently, a Louisiana man lost his life after the onset of a urinary tract infection. His daughter believes that his death may have been prevented if his physician had adequately treated her father, and she has filed a medical malpractice and wrongful death lawsuit in civil court.
Broken leg led to medical malpractice case in Louisianna
Navigating civil court in Louisiana is unlike any other state. The other 49 states use common law where judges rely upon years of previous rulings to base their decisions. Judges in Louisiana are governed by civil law, which dates back to Roman times. Courts follow a Civil Code, as opposed to being guided by case law. Recently, a woman from another state understood the benefit of seeking legal help to pursue damages in her medical malpractice case from attorneys in Louisiana.
3 Medication Mistakes That May Constitute Medical Malpractice
Medication errors are alarmingly common in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that adverse drug events cause an estimated 700,000 emergency department visits and 120,000 hospitalizations every year.

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Phones just like Computer systems have many processes running inside them, some processes are useful like our applications, but along with these processes there are many other background processes which are unnecessary and all they do is eat your device's battery and slow down your phone. Phone Optimization application is a software that optimizes your android device by killing background applications, removing junk files and boosting your RAM, and in turn increase your phones performance and battery life! Today, we have Systweak Android Cleaner, which is a similar kind of application, that optimizes your device. So, let us discuss in what ways is this application useful to your device and what are its Good/Bad features compared to equivalent applications available in the market.
So how does Systweak Android Cleaner optimize your android device? For starters, it is a phone optimization application, so it includes various functions related to cleaning junk files, phone boost, game speedup and more. The most important thing that a optimization application should have is killing the background processes also known as freeing the RAM, and that is done very well by this app. Everyone has different requirements and different needs, a feature which is good for me! Might not be much helpful to someone else!? So, here's a list of things that we think is The Good part and what is The Bad part.
The Good
Small File Size
First thing that you will notice when installing Systweak Android Cleaner is that the download file size is small compared to other optimisation apps(about 6 MB). And it takes about 10MB of system space after installation. Which is a good thing! As it won't take up much space on your device, and save you the pain of spending hours selecting between apps to uninstall. And you can easily move it to your SD Card in case you are running low on phone/system storage! According to us why is it an important feature? Because you cannot afford uninstalling an Optimization application when your device needs it the most (System storage running low!).
No Ads
One of the most annoying things of any application is the Advertisements that pops up in between and even on lock screens! While with Systweak Android Cleaner the case is different! Developers have mainly focused on increasing the performance of your device, and Ads were a hindrance, in fact they have always been a hindrance, to most efficient functioning. So, Systweak got rid of those annoying Ads, just like Apple did of Head Phone Jack.
Simple to Use : One Tap Functions
As discussed earlier, there are many unused background processes and Junk files, that slow down your device, and it is a very tedious task to manually kill those processes or manually delete those files! And that is why we use Optimizing Apps, let it do the task for you! Systweak Android Cleaner, provides us with 5 main options + 2 statistic bars on the Home screen as follows:
Phone Boost
This feature frees up used RAM of your device, by killing various unused background processes and keeps your open applications unaffected. So you do not have to worry about losing your unsaved data! optimization is about running your device as good as that, but with multiple apps running in background! And Systweak Android Cleaner dose that task amazingly well! Phone Boost can also be added as a widget on the home screen of your device.
Junk Files
The Junk Files, feature scans through your device memory and lets you know which files are taking up space on your device and can be remove without causing any harm to your system files.
Game SpeedUp
Of course your gaming experience matters the most while talking about a phone optimizer, with Systweak Android Cleaner Game SpeedUp smooth and easy gameplay is just a tap away!
File Manager
File Manager, is of importance on deivces that do nat have one like the Motorola devices. It is really efficient, sorts your files according to thier categories making it easy for you to find them and also share directly from the file manager.
App Manager
This is just an extra feature, you might not use to the most! It lists all installed aplications and allows you to backup/install/uninstall them.
Storage Used
It is a statictics bar, it shows you the Total used memory from the Total installed memory (internal + external).
RAM %(percentage) USED
It shows you the total %RAM used by different applications and processes running in your device (stats for nerds).
Auto Cleaning
One of the most impressive things that we found about Systweak Android Cleaner is that, the application doesn't run in the background like other applications in the market that always stay in your notification bar, annoying you! While Systweak Android Cleaner, doesn't remain always open on your device! Instead it provides you a facility called Auto Cleaning. It is similar to an Alarm, you can set it on various time differences like 2 hours/4 hours/.. and so on. So, it will automatically clean your device and notify you that your device is optimized! That is what makes Systweak different from others. This baby fires up only when you want it to!!
Battery Saver
Although now a days, every device has built in battery saver. This could work well for devices running on or below KitKat Operating System. With this battery saver on, we could get about 1-2 extra hours on our phones – Lenovo A6000 (Android 4.4.4), RedMi 1S (Android 4.4.4). Now, coming to the second part! of our review! The Bad part!
The Bad
Every application has some pros and some cons! Nothing can ever be perfect! So here's what we think that didn't fit to our usage.
- The Game SpeedUp : You need to add games manually in the games list of the app, whereas that is done automatically in many other optimization applications. And automating the painful tasks is the most basic important feature of any app.
- It, cannot save you from viruses, yes it is a phone optimizer, not an antivirus application.
- Umm.. we didn't find any! maybe you can find any and let us know?! in the comment section below!
Overall, Systweak Android Cleaner is user friendly app. That optimizes your device, and keeps it running just like it used to run when it was new! And it is available for free on the Google Play Store.


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Most traditional marketing techniques you see today are of outbound variety. This means that the communications implemented are designed to reach out to people. While this works, it can feel impersonal on the end of the audience.
If you want to try a new technique, especially if you are working online, you should go for inbound marketing. This is designed to attract an audience, whether new or loyal. Through a wide variety of methods, you can attract people to visit your website.
Here are some of the things you may want to study if you want to master inbound marketing:
Search Engine Optimization
Search engine optimization or SEO is among the top methods that you may want to implement if you want to take people to your website. This method will help ensure that your website will appear on the top pages of search engines. This should not be a difficult thing to do, as Sievers Creative noted, as there are many providers of SEO services in Minnesota.
Content Marketing
Content is king in the world of online marketing. Content marketing refers to the usage of content to promote brands without having to explicitly advertise it. People online consume a lot of content, so it is important that you provide them with something insightful and useful. This is where the magic of content writers and copywriters comes in.
Social Media
Social media methods are drive-to-site tactics that will not only help increase website traffic, but will also help you form a good relationship with your customers. Among the things you need to do as far as social media is concerned to include community management and content calendar creation.
These are just some of the things that you need for your inbound marketing. You should always work with reliable people for you to turn your marketing plans into a reality.


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enjoyed your "You Might Remember This" animated short at the BAM animation festival this weekend. As I watched, I also noticed how much I enjoyed the music by Shay lynch.
Would he be the same Shay from Olean, NY? Small world if it is.
Love your work. And the music is great too!

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It's Time to Chart-er a New Course
Sit in on a Metro Nashville School Board meeting or turn to any Tennessean article that mentions education, and you'll hear quite a bit of charter school bashing. If you only listened to certain school board members, you would think that charters are the spawn of Satan himself. Too bad that when the results come out, it's traditional public schools that should be sent to the principal's office for bad behavior. A recent report shows that the number of "priority schools"—or those performing so poorly that they are subject to being taken over by the state, and potentially converted to charter schools—has nearly tripled. There are now 15 low-performing schools in Nashville, up from six last year, and none of which are those despised charter schools. The problem is that when you point your finger at someone, the other three are always pointing back at you. Our anti-charter school board members need to end their tirade and do a bit of housekeeping. Casting blame on the wrong party, especially the schools that are consistently out-performing their peers, does nothing to better educate our children. In fact, it appears it's only made things worse. -Justin Owen


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This is a 7-minute circuit workout. This high-intensity workout combines both kinds of exercise, using body weight to provide resistance. Each exercise is done for 30 seconds, with a 10-second rest before going on to the next exercise (with breaks included, the routine totals eight minutes). The entire sequence of 12 exercises can be repeated two or three times if desired. The order of the exercises is: Jumping jacks, Wall sits, Push-ups, Abdominal crunches, Step-ups onto a chair, Squats, Triceps dips on a chair, Planks, High knees/running in place, Lunges, Push-ups and rotations, Side planks.
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Apple Cider vinegar has antifungal properties, so it helps to kill fungi. To prevent his appearance to keep the feet dry. You can apply talcum powder
Although it is known simply as nail fungus, medical or scientific name is Onychomycosis. This infection changes the appearance of the nail in terms of appearance in general, whether in color and thickness. Learn more about this problem in the following article.
Causes and symptoms of OnychomycosisIt is a very common condition in the population around the world, starting in an only finger (hands or feet) and then extends to the others with the passage of time and the lack of treatment. Some may also have athlete's foot since it is the same fungus that affects the skin.
Onychomycosis can only be observed by changes in the fingernail, either colour, shape or thickness, does not have symptoms such as pain or discomfort. Many people take enough time to treat the fungus and it is therefore needing several months or even years to heal completely.
Although it is usual to treat Onychomycosis as a cosmetic alteration of nails, in very advanced cases, it can cause chronic pain, difficult to solve. Early diagnosis is ideal to eradicate the fungus on a permanent basis.
The causes of Onychomycosis include three types of fungi, the best known of them is the Candida albicans. They are transmitted by direct contact and can coexist with people without causing infection, however, when there are certain conditions or factors that weakens our immune system, the risk of developing this disease rises.
Aging is one of the reasons, for example, since with age are piling the fungi that colonize the foot, in addition to the body's defenses are weak. When the foot is always wet, such as in the case of swimmers or people who use inappropriate footwear (from rubber, socks, nylon, etc.). Suffer skin diseases such as psoriasis, the athlete's foot, etc.
Diabetes is related to Onychomycosis since it affects the body's defenses. If you have family members with Onychomycosis is most likely the problem, either by genetic predisposition or the transmission of the fungus by using the same towels, tub, footwear, etc. Finally, immunosuppression or the use of biological agents can also be the cause of the nail fungus.
The main problem, it is believed, is aesthetics, by alterations in the appearance of the nail. We can distinguish five types of modifications:
- The edge of the nail becomes yellow and will render the surface is rough and splits up.
- The matrix of the nail (the root), is damaged with white or yellow areas.
- Small dots or white spots on the nail surface are.
- The nail is Brown (rare cases of melanoniquia).
- A completely deformed, is curved, thickened and hardened, melts easily in fragments.
When you have Onychomycosis, it is necessary to keep the nails, not protruding finger well short. After you use the tools, disinfect them. Do not use nails or paint your nails.
Home remedies for nail fungusTea tree oil is one of the best known natural for Onychomycosis treatment, serves for cases of mild or moderate, since it is a potent fungicide. Mix equal parts of olive oil with tea tree oil and Thyme oil. It covers the affected nail with that preparation, it can be with a cotton or a brush (which will not be used for anything else). Leave to act for 15 minutes and rub the nail with a toothbrush. When the foot or hand is clean and dry, apply a few drops on the tea tree oil.
The second treatment known for its effectiveness to remove the nail fungus is with apple cider vinegar. For this purpose, prepared with vinegar foot bath and warm water in equal parts. Dip your feet or hands (or at least that wet nails) for 20 minutes. Dry well with a towel and hairdryer, with emphasis on the affected nail, but also between the toes.
Another option also using vinegar is to prepare a mixture of two tablespoons to which you'll earn him two tablespoons of coarse ground rice flour. Place on the nail, leave on 15 minutes and rinse (repeat the above drying process).
Mix baking soda in water and form a paste. This preparation it undergoes a cotton and then spread across all the nail, trying to enter also the skin below the affected nail. Leave a few minutes, rinse and dry.
Place two cups of water and three tablespoons of thyme in a saucepan. Boil for five minutes. Extinguishes fire, cover and let cool. Soak a cotton ball or cotton swab and placed on your nails with Onychomycosis.
Boil a liter of water with 10 broken cinnamon sticks. Low to minimize fire and cook five minutes. Let stand for 45 minutes and still warm, pour into a container where you can place nails.
Extract the juice of an onion and wet a cotton. Rub over the nail with fungus. Also you can skip the onion cut in half.
Mix a tablespoon of lemon juice, five drops of hydrogen peroxide and two tablespoons of aloe veragel. It is placed over the affected nail and leave to dry only.
Boil five cloves of garlic in a cup of water. Pour into a bowl of cold water and introduces the feet there, leaving fifteen minutes. Repeat every day for a full month.


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- Galvanic action--the transfer of electrons from one metal to another--may cause pitting on the blades. To prevent this, avoid long periods of soaking in aluminum pans or a stainless-steel sink, remove cutlery from condiments (such as mayonnaise) stored in aluminum or stainless-steel pans.
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Looks pretty certain Lee Gardner is heading to his fate. All the entire parole board had to be unanimous for the decision to be changed and this is Utah.
I am like Kant in favour of the death penalty, as long as its used in very rare occasions for very extreme acts where there is overwhelming evidence. Without the option the law is diminished.
I would also grant clemency in this case, he has admitted his guilt and apolgised for it, full life term should be granted.
If I was given the option of choosing my own death by execution I would choose firing squad without much thought (as long as its not a head shot, heart shot from a professional will do) the force of the impact will knock you right out, a bit like standing in front of an articulated lorry going doing 80 miles an hour, you are not going to know too much about it.


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Enrollment Advisor, Karen Charlot, goes over the requirements for the Health Services Administration (HSA) concentration that we offer at the University of San Francisco, along with our MPA degree.
Karen Charlot: Hi and welcome to University of San Francisco's Health Services Administration Concentration webinar. My name is Karen Charlot and I am the Enrollment Advisor here to assist you with any questions regarding the online MPA program. Today we will review some facts about the Health Services Administration concentration that we offer within the online MPA degree. This concentration prepares you for careers in health public and health services organizations; allows you to learn the skills to plan, organize, administer, manage, evaluate, and analyze public and personal health programs and policy. Some of the potential career paths are governmental and non-governmental organizations, public and private hospitals, ambulatory care organizations, long-term care institutions, health maintenance organizations, and insurance companies. There are two on-ground campus courses that are offered on Saturdays at our San Francisco downtown campus. These two classes are ten in-person meetings from 9am to 5pm. These classes are offered only in the spring semester. These two classes are also 4-unit courses that are required. The two classes are PA717, which is Healthcare Management and PA760, which is Health Law and Ethics. These HSA courses will replace the following two classes: 732 – Public Policy Analysis and Implementation and 713, which is Management Practice, Organizational Behavior, and Human Resources. If you have any questions about this concentration within our online MPA program, please give me a call to further discuss the details. This does conclude our webinar and I'll be speaking with you soon.


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About Dr. Martin Vogelsang
Martin Vogelsang joined EVPA in February 2016 and is based in Berlin, where he works part-time for EVPA. He currently is the interim Project Manager of the German National Advisory Board for Impact Investing. He is also the co-founder of Social Synergy (Mumbai, India), an impact investment organisation cooperating in investing patient capital and capacity building into early-stage social enterprises.
Before that, Martin spent several years in India setting up an incubator for social enterprises. He also worked in the banking and strategic consulting business for ten years. Martin has a PhD in Business Ethics from Universität Eichstätt, Germany. He is a German national and speaks English and French.


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Perception is an essential need for all of us. Yes, it is used in videogames where the power of perception allows us to see our foes approach earlier (Fallout series), or it allows the game to play with our minds as floors become ceilings and where statues follow your every move (Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem). Just two of many options, but this is not about gaming or about a videogame. You see perception allows us to perceive the events as they take place. From my perception it is clear that the events in Martin Place were never terrorism, it was merely a case of a mental health crises with a hostage situation and that person happened to be a Muslim.
The events in France were clearly terrorism, it is that clear view that we could all watch that diminished whatever terrorism claim existed over Sydney, and perception does that.
But what about San Bernardino?
You see, that is not a question, it is not THE question, but it is an essential question. The guardian (at http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/dec/04/san-bernardino-shooting-tashfeen-malik-isis-connection). Here we see that the FBI is investigating this shooting as an act of terrorism.
To their support we should consider
- Suspects attempted to destroy 'digital fingerprints'
- Tashfeen Malik allegedly made pledge of allegiance to Isis in a Facebook post on day of the attack
- FBI director James Comey said that there was "no indication that the killers are part of an organised larger group or form part of a cell. There is no indication that they are part of a network."
In the first three elements, it is important to realise that the first one gives view to premeditation.
These three need to be kept in mind, yet the main issue is not just those three, now I need to push a few quotes together, so you see the view that I also perceive to be.
"Tashfeen Malik, 27, swore fealty to the terror group in a Facebook post on Wednesday, the same day she and her husband, Syed Rizwan Farook, committed the rampage" is part one, which we now connect to "David Chelsey, a lawyer for Farook and Malik's family, said many details "do not add up". "There are a lot of disconnects and there are a lot of unknowns and there are a lot of things that quite frankly don't add up, or seem implausible," he told CNN. "It doesn't make sense. No one has ever seen Syed with any of the things – with some of the things found on the scene, they've never seen them with him. The pipe bombs, for example. No one had ever seen him use or have anything like that," he said".
Now we get the issue at hand. If we accept David Chelsey's words as absolute truth, we are faced with at least two scenarios that are a lot harsher than you might consider at present.
- In the first, is David Chelsey in absolute lawyer mode? So to say, if the families Farook and Malik require isolation from the events, this is the play to make, which means that his clients might not have told him the truth. They might not have been lying, but that is not the same. Yes, it is possible that they never saw a pipe bomb, but that does not mean that they have not been privy to eccentricities like buying goods in the middle of nowhere when you can buy the same items 15 minutes away from their home. The lawyer might just be doing his job, but in equal measure he is aiding in changing a view from realistic to an intentional attempt to misinform the federal authorities, or more precise his clients are. It is an additional view towards premeditation in the worst case, and an intentional act to colour the glasses of those trying to sway the public.
Why am I stating this?
Consider you are a parent and your child picks up a gun and kills fellow schoolies and teachers, how would you react? When we have a mental health case like Sydney that view is one we can all understand, but what if your child shouts allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, now it becomes a different game, now the parent does whatever he/she does not to lose their own sanity. Can you blame them?
So is the FBI confronted with a case where the family was unaware, in denial or hiding their involvement/ we can state that the lawyer is not helping any of it, but that is not his fault, the FBI's job does not get to be any easier!
- In the second, when we consider the acts from Malik, who was born in Pakistan and travelled on a Pakistani passport, and recently lived in Saudi Arabia. She apparently met Farook online. In addition, the participation of Syed Rizwan Farook now ups the ante in all this. In addition we read "Christian Nwadike, who worked with Farook for five years, told CBS that his co-worker had been different since he returned from Saudi Arabia. "I think he married a terrorist," Nwadike said", so here is the issue, how did Christian Nwadike know? I am not stating he is right or wrong, I am asking, what signs were there? You see, I am going somewhere with this. Was Syed Rizwan Farook groomed for terrorism during his engagement period? It seems he lived an isolated life, which goes a long way towards making him an easier mark, yet in that, from the little I know of Muslims, one woman alone could not have done this, which implies that he's had additional conversations with a Muslim Cleric, one he met whilst in Saudi Arabia, possibly with contacts before and after he came back, which would have gone a long way towards move for extremism, which makes destroying the digital fingerprint essential and possibly that part, if successful is part of the problem because that method can be employed again and not just in the US.
So is that all?
You see, this opens the door to the issue the FBI has been puzzling over for the better part of a decade. Home grown terrorism was always a worry, but the extent shown in San Bernardino gives view that part of all this remained under the radar of the FBI, which is the perception issue they have. They knew they had it, as they were trying to find options on how to deal with this, but in all this the reality is that perception is the only initial weapon a person have to counter the imagination of an extreme fanatic, yet is that enough and what else could there be?
It is not something that is easily answered. You see as FBI director Comey said, there are elements of evidence that will not make sense, but is that because the picture is distorted or is that because elements are missing. That is part of the puzzle that both the FBI and Homeland security are facing at present. This now gets us to the next perception, is this in part Lone wolf terrorism? The act here might not be, but the 'support' system behind this, is that part lone wolf terrorism? You see, part of these answers are not here yet and perhaps it will take a while for this to surface, but when we consider the pipe bombs we are also left with other questions. If this was a one way trip, why did the police find the dozen pipe bombs? KSNV, News3LV reports (at http://www.news3lv.com/content/news/story/12-pipe-bombs-thousands-of-ammo-found/sf3rLM0bzEWOxM3pBXLpZA.cspx), "Authorities have revealed 12 pipe bombs and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition were found inside the San Bernardino suspect's believed residence", did they expect to start shooting, get away, go home and load up for the next round? You see, in all this perception is key. Now consider the elements that are required to buy and make these pipe bombs. Are you telling me that this does not get noticed? Well, apparently not. I can go to www.bulkammo.com and get myself 500 Rounds of 7.62x54r for the FN FAL for a mere $241, or $240 for 1000 rounds of 9 mm, which means that they had left for well over $750 in ammo at home. In addition, if they kept a certain lifestyle (spending), were no flags raised by the shifting of purchased goods? If we consider the other elements in play, where did the money come from? Perhaps his job allowed him to prepare to this extent, yet in all this questions come to the surface, a rational mind would expect that this was decently certain to be a one way trip, so why leave bombs and ammo at home? The part made no sense, unless they were not alone, perhaps another party was going to be in attendance but they bailed out at the last moment and as such this act was more hastily executed. It is mere speculation on my side, but that speculation comes from my own perception of the events seen. They could be very wrong!
You see that view is in opposition from the very last quote in the News3LV report "They were equipped and could have committed another shooting but we intercepted that", did you really? Consider that the San Bernardino Police Department is a mere 3.5 miles away, at normal speed that is 10 minutes, at full speed and sirens no more than 3.5 minutes. That is all the time they would have had because there is an option that patrols are on scene, so getting back home was never truly realistic, so why leave it all there?
Were they head cases to begin with or is the FBI missing a few clues? Clues that David Chelsey is helping to muddy. Not by his choice, because he is representing his clients the best way he can, so I am not having a go at him in any way, shape or form. In addition, the weird act of their landlord to give the press access to their home is actually giving us additional questions. The house in the way it looked, was that how they lived? Did they never have guests and as such was the wife intentionally isolating her groomed co-shooter from the very beginning.
If that is the case, than how does the response from the family as voiced by David Chelsey make sense?
You see perception is an essential element, what we perceive, what others should have perceived and what the authorities perceive from all the data that they are receiving this very moment. How does it all fit?
At present it does not seem to fit at all, apart from the timetable and the fact that they either took no time at all for the 'first' shooting being able to get past South Waterman Avenue which then lead to the 4 hour manhunt. Again, this is not to place blame (in this case on the San Bernardino Police Department), but to get us to the question, that as the shooting had passed, how did the couple expect to get back home to pick up more bombs and ammunition? I asked it before and with the added information you too should consider the thought on how they could have gotten back to their homes to load up for more? It merely gives us the question mark and the idea that this was likely never meant to be a party of two. If we accept that speculation we will get to the final question, who else was involved (were more people involved) and what comes next?
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Since I left Cuba, one of the biggest challenges has been trying to explain Cuba to non-Cubans. No wonder it's hard, everybody seems to have strong opinions on Cuba, whether or not based on facts, whether or not they have ever been in the island. Heck, not even Cubans agree on how we see and think about Cuba!
Yet, not even a single time I left those questions answered, even though I never succeeded to provide full understanding on any issue. It was always having to answer another question after half an answer, and so on…
But this wasn't nearly as frustrating as trying to explain my disdain for news coverage about Cuban topics and events. It is difficult, not to say almost impossible, to produce good, fair, balanced and accurate investigative journalism in the island, at least when it comes to tackle the most relevant issues, the taboo issues. Those same issues, when covered by foreigners, tend to be a joke, because they simply don't understand.
This rule, however, gets broken from time to time. Eventually, some clever articles and analysis pop up on the Web or some traditional media. That's what I will try to do from now on. I will try to find and gather those pieces of good journalism here on this blog. I can't tell how frequently I'll be able to deliver, because that will mainly depend on someone else's good job.
This first roundup:
Sueño con serpientes de mar, by Fernando Ravsberg, BBC. It covers the issue of the internet cable that was brought from Venezuela to Cuba. It sheds light on expenses, official testimonies, chronology, future perspectives, from a fairly balanced point of view.
Nip and tuck in, by The Economist. I know, this is a kind of old article, but I've just found it and believe it's still relevant, interesting, and it brings to the table the issue of the Business of Medicine in Cuba, in terms of training foreign medicine students, and sending doctors abroad to sell services. Worthy reading.
Castro, Obama y la papa caliente, by Ángel Ricardo Martínez, La Prensa. The article covers another controversial issue that has been discussed in the media lately: the migration reforms in Cuba. The writer made his homework researching the facts -though sometimes the analysis misses the knowledge of the inside eye- and raises a few valid points for the future, such as what influence could this reform bring to the Cuban Adjustment Law in the USA, considering the law allows Cubans to go out for two years without missing their citizens' rights, while in the USA they can get the residency after waiting a year.
From now on, I'll try to do this fairly often. So, if you find aything relevant, that you may think it's worthy, share it with me so I can add it here… or break your bubble and dismiss it.


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Rudzik Excavating, Inc. v. Mahoning Valley Sanitary Dist., 2017 Ohio App. Lexis 5053 (11th Dist. Nov. 20, 2017)
A contractor agreed to perform excavation work for a Mineral Ridge, Ohio utility company, but the parties disputed whether it did so under a fixed-price or unit-price contract. The answer meant that the contractor got to keep its half-a-million-dollar jury award for damages for unpaid work and lost profits.
Rudzik Excavating, Inc. (Rudzik) submitted a bid to Mahoning Valley Sanitary District (the District) that contained three prices, one for Base Bid 1 and one each for two alternate tasks. Base Bid 1 covered removal of lime-sludge by-product from a drinking water lagoon, as well as placement of sand in that lagoon and some road repair. Rudzik's price for Base Bid 1 was $1,260,000. The District awarded Rudzik the contract and certified that the full contract price ($1,694,000, including the two alternates) had been appropriated by the District, but it didn't fully pay Rudzik for completed work on the project.
When Rudzik submitted its first progress payment application for $441,000, it based the amount on the percentage of work completed up until that point (35% x $1,260,000). The District balked, claiming it wasn't required to pay a percentage of the total cost of sludge removal---or a percentage of Rudzik's other costs, such as labor, equipment, materials, and road repair work.
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New York City Opera at City Center Presents "La Perichole"
Classical and Cultural Connections
La Périchole
By Jacques Offenbach
Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy
New York City Opera
New York City Center
Conductor, Emmanuel Plasson
Director, Christopher Alden
Choreographer, Seán Curran
Sets, Paul Steinberg
Costumes, Gabriel Berry
Lighting, Aaron Black
Supertitles, Kelley Rourke
Chorus Master, Bruce Stasyna
Guadalena/Manuelita, Lauren Worsham (Soprano)
Berginella/Frasquinella, Naomi OConnell (Mezzo-soprano)
Mastrilla/Brambilla, Carin Gilfry (Mezzo-soprano)
Don Pedro de Hinoyosa, Joshua Jeremiah (Baritone)
Comte Miguel de Panatellas, Richard Troxell (Tenor)
Don Andrès de Ribeira (Viceroy), Kevin Burdette (Bass)
Piquillo, Philippe Talbot (Tenor)
La Périchole, Marie Lenormand (Mezzo-soprano)
Notaries, Rider R. Foster, Joseph Demarest
Ninetta, Bridget Hogan
Le Marquis de Tarapote, David Kelleher-Flight
The Old Prisoner, Philip Littell
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Dr. Roberta E. ZlokowerApril 23, 2013
City Operas production of Offenbachs La Périchole is one of the most confusing productions of theater or opera Ive seen. I will say it is entertaining, if you like vaudevillian spoken operetta, but this is not elegant French farce. Rather, the humor is overly bawdy and coarse, with such antics as male characters poking each other with large barbecue tongs, one character imprisoned on a chair, told to watch reality television of his girlfriend abused by an inebriated lout, and a lead character prancing about in brief underwear. This Christopher Alden production is not one I would recommend to opera buffs, nor one Id ever revisit. Further, at least two audience members nearby dashed out early, and two were mumbling in frustration.
On the upside, New York City Center is an ideal venue for this small opera company, with such a large following. The acoustics, ambiance, intimacy, lighting technology, and sight lines are superb. Since City Opera has only two Manhattan productions/year, it seems, it was disappointing that this one had so little music. Much of the dialogue is spoken, rapidly, and, although Im fairly strong in French language, one had to follow the supertitles, while burlesquean interpersonal acrobatics ensued. The plot is complex, with several characters in multiple spotlights. The title character, La Périchole (Marie Lenormand), and her boyfriend, Pequillo (Philippe Talbot), street singers, along with the entire cast, are apparently in Lima, Peru, although everyone speaks French. The central character is the Viceroy, Don Andrès, the man who prances in underwear, bathing suits, and a Batman-like costume, to wander anonymously about his city, listening to local gossip, mainly about himself. The Viceroy also has a bountiful array of married mistresses, and he chooses La Périchole for his newest pleasure, or abuse, depending on the observer.
The operetta opens with the cast barbecuing hot dogs on grills (thus the presence of the tongs), and each performer wears a pointed party hat. Other scenes have women in bare black dresses, cigarettes, and boffo buffoonery. In the party scene, there are colorful piñatas hanging from the rafters, and these piñatas later appear in crates, with characters hiding within. A bartender, who gives out faux cocktails one by one as characters form endless lines, later appears as a fool who dug his way through Lima with a tiny knife. Paul Steinbergs sets and Gabriel Berrys costumes, for me, were a highpoint of this production. Brightly painted mosaics of yellow and black were the wall and stage floor décor, and those giant piñatas drew me in, just in time for Cinco de Mayo. When singing and orchestrations did randomly occur, the music was embracing.
Ms. Lenormand is an artist to watch, as is Mr. Talbot. Not only are they both persuasive vocally, but their outsized theatrical talent, with facial and body gestures, drove this performance. Kevin Burdette, as the Viceroy, cannot be faulted for the annoying overabundance of cartoonish cavorting hes required to muster, but his role lost comedic import quite soon. However, hes an astounding vocalist, and Id like to see him in a more relaxed opera. Joshua Jeremiah and Richard Troxell, as the Lima Mayor and an aide to the Viceroy, seemed lost in the mayhem. Similarly, the three ladies who own the towns bar, played by Lauren Worsham, Naomi OConnell, and Carin Gilfry (who also double their roles with more confusion), are each filled with dramatic and vocal talent, all elusive in this muddled melee.
Seán Currans choreography was delightful, but hardly visible in the crowd. Emmanuel Plasson conducted the elusive music with persuasion and pizzazz, and City Orchestra rose to the occasion. Yet, so much time passed with little to no musicality that it was an enormous letdown for those coming for gorgeous arias and orchestrations. I look forward to seeing and hearing City Opera next season, hopefully bursting in song.
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The story of "Let's Do It!" is both a story of civic triumph and a validation of open source software technology. But like the successful campaign of Barack Obama, the story of the actual open source software used is far less important and far less interesting than the story of how much the principles of the open source model were brought to bear in solving a problem that seemed virtually hopeless using conventional means.


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Why are Tootsie Rolls so damn good? And why, whhhhyyyyyy did I give all of mine away Halloween night?! Now I have a whole house full of candy, but my favourite one-ingredient-away-from-being-actual-plastic treat is gone and I'm forced to eat real chocolate bars. My life is so hard.
Speaking of things that are hard: Blogtober. Amiright? That particular dream of mine died a silent death on October 1st when the clock struck 11:59pm, and I thought "well, there's always 2018". I think my problem is I have seemingly infinite tomorrows that I can schedule things into, in favour of playing another round of Cooking Dash on my iPhone RIGHT NOW. If the way I delegate my time is a measure of my priorities, the most important things in my life are Cooking Dash (the best game on earth), Restaurant Dash (the Gordon Ramsay edition), and Merge Town (the game that has absolutely no point but I play anyway). And Tootsie Rolls. I mean, it's not a terrible way to waste your life, but I'm well on my way to becoming so lazy and overweight, my heart stops from sheer inactivity and I have to be buried in a transport truck trailer.
You know what else I've been doing non-stop lately? Watching this clip from Letterkenny, because Bonnie McMurray in that baseball uniform does all sorts of things to my feelings:
When the Halloween episode came out, I made Chase rewind all of the Bonnie scenes so I could watch them again. I'm basically a gross old man and I'm okay with it.


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Our R&D Team work cohesively to create new value and produce new technologies. The diagram above describes the 4 main units which form the R&D team and the relationship of each unit with each other.
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Rocket Licensing produced a capsule range of licensed nightwear and bedware for sale in Primark, celebrating the Grinch in the run up to the Christmas retail period 2017.
To support the launch we were commissioned to create a library of Grinch themed animated GIFs. These GIFs would be distributed across Primark's social media channels to raise awareness of the partnership between the brand and Primark.
A collection of animated vignettes were created that first and foremost encapsulated the festive time of the year and the humour of the Grinch. Each GIF would then end with a 'seasons greeting from Primark' message. This approach ensured the GIFs would be engaging, humorous and importantly, sharable amongst the audience rather than a 'view once' series of festive themed ads 'brought to you by…'
Working with the Grinch style guide we collated the static vector art and then began the process of slicing the artwork up into editable/animation ready assets. These assets were then imported into After Effects for animating before being rendered and eventually compressed to GIF format.
The approval process proved a breeze with each concept instantly signed off by the client, retailer and rights owner.
The campaign generated fantastic results, with impressions reaching over 250,000 shares within an hour of launch for the first GIF alone. Merry Grinchmas!


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Interfaith Works will hold its final meeting before taking a summer break on Wednesday, June 14, at 11:30 a.m. We will learn about the efforts of the American Red Cross. The meeting will be held at the Red Cross Building, which is located just a few blocks away at 2955 Harrison Blvd.
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Why do so many of us give up on those New Year's resolutions to lose weight or curb luxury spending? A new study says it has to do with the way our goals intersect with our natures.
The study by authors Cait Poynor (University of Pittsburgh) and Kelly L. Haws (Texas A&M University) is one of the first to try to understand why some people have more trouble than others regulating behaviors. It uncovers some important differences in the way people categorize "necessities" and "luxuries."
"The data demonstrates the basic differences among consumers in their tendency to embrace indulgence or restriction goals," explain the authors. "Even when pursuing the same goal, high and low self-control consumers create dramatically different categories of goal-consistent and goal-inconsistent options."
In three studies, the researchers examined the process individuals cycle through when trying to make a change. First, they select goals, then they form "implementation intentions," deciding which options and behaviors are consistent with the goals.
"For example, you might make a budget, deciding which items are necessities and which are luxuries, buy a diet book, which tells you which foods you may and may not eat, or organize your weekly schedule to include work sessions and time to participate in leisure activities," the authors explain.
"Importantly, results suggest that the goal pursuit process can appear to proceed smoothly but in fact be derailed during this second phase."
Where many people get tripped up is when their goals require them to overcome their default tendencies. For example, people the researchers categorized as having "low self-control" tended to do better with "indulgence goals," like enjoying purchases more.
Individuals with higher self-control preferred "restriction goals," which led them to categorize fewer items as necessities.
"The most effective self-control interventions may vary depending on one's self control level and the nature of one's chosen goal," the authors conclude.
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These days are filled with reflection & soul searching. My heart is less weary and embracing more & more of the goodness God has for me with this little one. Ben and I have gotten many opportunities to go on dates with my mom's visit with us. I forget how much I love spending time with just him.
My nausea is subsiding, but I do feel as though I am in a constant "feed my face" state. You know you're pregnant when food that you once craved sounds repulsive (peanut butter & chocolate--case in point). Sweets in general are on my "avoid" list. Bananas with a little bit of almond butter are a special treat (seriously, who have I become?). Coffee is back on the list, which makes me very happy.
My body thrives when I get regular exercise and gets to bed with ample sleeping time. This season is full of learning to take care of myself without excuse. After attending Relevant, I've become more and more at peace with wherever I'm taken with this little ole' blog. I've had scads of ideas for potential growth, community & such; but, pregnancy brings about perspective.
Perspective in what matters and leaving the rest up to God. My relationship with God, my husband & my children are what matters in this life. Living out our family mission statement and raising little girls into women who love Jesus and all of his creation.
This season has brought great opportunities for me that give me peace in rest. Peace in knowing that I am not obligated to jump through the hoops for social media, posting "X" amount of times a week to keep up readership, or checking stats, in order to find myself "approved." Sometimes writing means not sharing it with anyone else. That's what this season has brought about.
Some of this has brought about new writing ventures as well. I've been a contributing writer for Real Food & Health eMagazine as their hospitality writer. Beginning February 1st, Sister in Bloom is launching, where I am a contributing writer. Lastly, I was invited to be writer for MomHeartBlog with Sally Clarkson (more on that to come). All of these are gifts. I leave you with the promo video of Sisters in Bloom.
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This Zen Garden was part of our campsite for Kontiki 2004, where the theme was Japan. It's not quite the real thing, but is an acceptable substitute for a Scout camp.
This sand garden is made with a sheet of heavy duty plastic (DPM from a builder's yard), pegged down at the edges and edged with cane. The sand was poured in and raked out. At the end of the weekend, it is simple to fold the edges of the sheet back, and then gather the sand up to pour back into a barrel and take back to the Scout hall.
Here is a detail of the rake, which our troop scouter made.
In case you are wondering, this also has a very practical application: we use a very similar setup when we need a large area of sand to demonstrate tracking skills- reading of footprints, taking of plaster casts and setting up of sand stories are all possible.
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text: Add page to My Herts Further actions Print this page Share Facebook Twitter Email Whatsapp SMS Be Water Aware warns Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Published: 24 Apr 2018 Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is supporting the National Fire Chiefs Council's (NFCC's) drowning prevention and water safety campaign 'Be Water Aware' which runs from 23rd - 29th April. Drowning in the UK is one of the leading causes of accidental death. Each year more than 300 people drown after tripping, falling or just by underestimating the risks associated with being near water. Many more people are left with life changing injuries in water related incidents. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service will be raising awareness of the risks at a series of events throughout the week so people can enjoy the water safely and not end up as one of these shocking statistics. Fire crews will be taking part in events across the county, including a demonstration of a water rescue by the Cheshunt fire crew and our specialist water rescue team from Hatfield at The Crown Public House in Broxbourne on Saturday 28 April at 12:30. Chief Fire Officer and Director of Community Protection, Darryl Keen, said "We know that properly planned activities near or in water can be really enjoyable, however it's shocking to realise that most people who drown never intended to enter the water and in fact are people like runners and walkers who end up in the water by accident. They are usually unaware of the risks and are totally unprepared for the scenario of ending up in the water. By highlighting this issue and making sure simple safety messages reach them we hope to reduce the number of these needless deaths." Safety advice • If you are going for a walk or run near water stick to proper pathways and stay clear of the water's edge • Make sure conditions are safe, avoid walking or running near water in the dark, slippery or in bad weather • If you've had alcohol don't enter the water, avoid walking alone and avoid routes near water • Never enter the water to try and help a person or animal - always call 999 and use any water rescue equipment if it is available • If you are spending time near water - whether at home or abroad make sure you are familiar with local safety information


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