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What Is Nanotechnology? Is Nanotechnology Science Fiction?
Most nano-science is speculative at the moment, given the fact that the theoretical applications of nanotechnology are so far-ranging. That being said, according to the "Project on Emerging Technologies" (which is a partnership of Pew Charitable Trusts and the Woodrow Wilson International Scholarship for Scholars), there are 800+ nanotechnology products available for purchase. Also, there are three to four new nanotech products becoming available per week. So nanotechnology exists at present, though it should be stated that these are first generation applications that you probably wouldn't find very incredible. These nano products are found in the food industry and the cosmetics industry, as well as sunscreen, clothing, surface coatings, household appliances, paints, varnishes and food packaging.
What Is Nanotechnology?
Proper Terms for Nanotechnology
You might be asking what the proper terms for nanotechnology are. Because much of nanotech terminology has been created by science fiction authors, you'll find a lot of different synonymous terms and colorful appellations. More or less synonymous with "nanotechnology" are terms like nanotech, nanoscience. Small nanorobots (usually appearing vaguely insect-like in artist depictions) can be called nano, nanites, nanonites, nanobots, nanorobots, nanoids, "goo" or even "paste". Even among the "goo" terms, there are differentiations like gray goo, blue goo and even green goo. So there is a whole nanotechnology lexicon, must of which has little to do with the current state of nanotechnology. In fact, nanorobotics is one small section of the field of nanotechnology. There are also nanomaterials like nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes and fullerenes, nanoelectronic sub-fields like molecular electronics, nanoionics, nanolithography and nanocircuitry, and nanomedicine sub-fields like nanosensors and nanotoxicology.
Are "Nanobots" or "Nanites" Science Fiction?
One worst-case scenario is that human nanoscience will eventually create autonomous microscopic robots called "nanobots" or "nanites" which are capable of reproducing themselves through molecular manipulation. Given both the ability to transform matter to create new materials and the ability to reproduce given the proper materials, the fear is that these nanites would be able to rebuild at an exponential rate, breaking down all matter in their path, until the nano-bots destroy all life on Earth. In this scenario, the nanites would break down matter in their path – even living matter – and use it to reproduce more nanorobots. This process has been colorfully named "gray goo".
This is a somewhat fantastic outlook on future nanotechnology. Some have suggested that humans could build nanorobots who job it would be to "eat" or destroy these self-replicating robots. These nano-robots are called "blue goo". Another suggestion is that nanites might find bacteria to be a constant source of danger, because the nanites would be small enough for bacterium to devour or damage. Perhaps a more practical argument against the eventuality of gray goo is that giving a nanite the ability to self-replicate would probably be inefficient and impractical, since this would be an extra function (in addition to their primary function of molecular manipulation) that would require the nano to be bulkier and work at a less than optimal rate. In other words, the principle of specialization means it would be better to build a nano-robot whose specific task it would be to act as a factory for matter-manipulating nanotech.
In any case, gray goo and blue goo nanotechnolgy are something for the far future, so I wouldn't necessarily get too bent out of shape that nanites may one day destroy the Earth.


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Looking into the very near future, tourists traveling into space no longer seems like some fantastic science fiction. The Blue Origin and the Mojave Aerospace Ventures companies are ready to operate their respective manned suborbital spacecrafts in the coming year[1]. While, The Boeing Company and the SpaceX are finishing the certification of their crewed spacecrafts to deliver people at the Low Earth Orbit. This is only the tip of the iceberg in the great competition.
The next ambitious goal of the space industry is to create space hotels (see Figure 1). For example, NASA already has announced opening the ISS for tourists. These objects are long term human habitations and as such have specific requirements for oxygen life support systems (OLSS). If these requirements are not met, people can die. Small variations in the chemical composition of a mixture of the gases all influenced by, pressure, temperature, a humidity and etc.[2] can have disastrous effects. The work of some of these partial system can be analyzed and optimized using AxSTREAM NET™.
Types of life support system of a spacecrafts
The type and complexity of OLSS depends on the duration of the tourists staying in the artificial environment. For example, let's consider the oxygen life support systems. A hypothetical manned spacecraft has an internal volume 15 m3 (530 ft3) and can carry six space tourists. The amount of the oxygen for the metabolism of one person is 0.830 kg/day[4] (Figure 2). The atmosphere should consists of 19.5 to 23.5 % of an oxygen[5]. Also, the amount of the reserve oxygen should be 0.035 kg (0.077 pounds) per human/hour. If our six space tourists start their journey with the environment gas in the craft at 23.5 % of the oxygen , it will take 3.5 hours to reach critical level. It's enough time for a suborbital flight, and the oxygen life support system would only be needed as a reserve source.
For a flight any longer, an oxygen life support system would be necessary[7]. Currently, these circuit type systems can be opened, partially closed, or fully closed.
Open Type OLSS
The open circuit oxygen life support system consists of storage tanks onboard. In this type, the oxygen is delivered through a pipeline and a pump to a cabin to provide the necessary concentration. Spacecrafts with journeys taking less than one week usually used this type of life support system. The Apollo spacecrafts also used this type of the open circuit OLSS (see Figure 2). This type of OLSS can be analyzed easily with AxSTREAM NET™.Partially Closed Type OLSS
Needing to carry the store of the oxygen is the main disadvantage of this OLSS type. For example, one-way flight to the Mars one astronaut would need 100 kg of oxygen. A partially closed and fully closed circuit OLSS reduces the need to store large amounts of oxygen.
In a partial closed circuit, the required oxygen is generated from wastewater. In this case, circuit is closed to a direct water circuit, and the oxygen reservoir is only sized as a backup system. Only the water reserve is need in this partially closed system.
Fully Closed Type OLSS
A fully closed system is based on recovery of exhaled carbon dioxide. In the future, scientists and engineers aim to fully recycle the oxygen circuit on the spacecraft for the interpenetrate missions [10] (Figure 3). This type of future OLSS also can be analyzed with AxSTREAM NET™.
AxSTREAM NET™ Simulation
For the example an analysis of the closed loop OLSS of a spacecraft was selected. In this example, there would be several separated branches with different fluids such as oxygen, water, carbon dioxide and methane. AxSTREAM NET™ can simulate and analyze all of these streams. For simplification, let consider only the oxygen and water branches.
To simulate the work of the system, the thermal-fluid model was designed in the AxSTREAM NET™ (see Figure 4). To simulate non-typical parts, the Local Fluid Resistance can be used. The hydraulic resistant for this element can be calculated inside the software with a user's script. The unity of the separate branches is provided by additional user's parameters and scripts. The example of a script which associates the mass flow rates in the oxygen and water branch is shown in the Figure 4.
Operation conditions of various oxygen life support systems for a spacecraft can be analyzed by a simulation in AxSTREAM NET™. The results of the calculation can be used for selecting geometrical parameters of the pipelines or determining a mass flow rates at a given pressure difference at a pump. The thermal-fluid model can be used to design the pump at the requirement conditions by a connecting AxSTREAM®, AxSTREAM NET™ and AxSTREAM ION™. Additionally, the thermal-fluid model can be upgraded to account for heat transfer between the walls of a hydraulic channels and the environment.
- Charlotte Kiang, The 2019 Guide To Space Travel,forbes.com, 25 Nov 2019
- NASA Opens International Space Station to New Commercial Opportunities, Private Astronauts, nasa.gov, 7 Jun 2019
- See plans for the first luxury hotel in space, cnn.com, 25 Nov 2019
- Advanced Technology for Human Support in Space, nap.edu
- Environmental Control and Life Support Systems for Flight Crew and Space Flight Participants in Suborbital Space Flight, FAA.
- Environmental Control and Life-support Subsystem (ECLSS), FAA.
- Soyuz breaks speed record to ISS, com
- Apollo 14 Mission Report,hq.nasa.gov, 2 Dec 2019
- Closing the Loop: Recycling Water and Air in Space, nasa.gov, 25 Nov 2019
- Kathryn Hurlbert, Draft Human Health, Life Support and Habitation Systems Technology Area 06, NASA


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Practice Like a Warrior
Soldiers in every country train for battles. Sports players practice for games. What they do is very different but the reason they do it is not. There are psychological and physical benefits to practicing for situations of high stress like battles and games. Psychologically we train to build confidence under pressure. We also train so that we become offensive and head into battle rather than shrink from it. While sports are less life threatening than battles the same principles apply. A football scrimmage with other team mates will help you mentally prepare for a game with an opposing team.
But the real benefit of practicing is the physical side. You can have all the confidence in the world but if you can't get the ball in the goal you do not have a chance. Muscle memory is where the big advantages come in. Doing a task a few thousand times will help get it ingrained into your muscle and into your brain. Shoot a layup 2000 times and you will be able to do it like clockwork. The greats of the greats like Michael Jordan spent a lot of extra time on the basketball court practicing. He was out on the court after everybody left and this simple fact made him possibly the greatest basketball player of all time. Once you do something enough it almost becomes an instinct. Soldiers practice shooting, rushing bunkers, and jumping out of planes. They do this so that when they go to battle they will have that instinct and the edge over the enemy.
The more you practice the better off you will be. You do want to make sure that you train or practice the correct way as well because if you do it wrong 2000 times you will not have the advantage but a great disadvantage.
I would suggest checking out some coaching videos that will help you learn how to practice the right way. You can find hundreds of them at www.morleyathletic.com. There are videos on baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball, water polo and wrestling.
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A lesson of personal tuition will help you learn to swim, swim faster, maybe even take on the other strokes.
Lessons are 45 minutes long and can be bought in blocks of 5, 10 or 20.
Traditional 25m pool.
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Please note that this gym is an 18+ gym.
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Korean Restaurants in Petaling Jaya @ Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall – 8 Restaurants
Che Go Korean BBQ
This Korean BBQ restaurant serves quite delicious food & the service is nice
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Korean BBQ CHE GO at Sunway Pyramid
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a place where you can do-it-yourself cooking on top of da table
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We usually think about Thai food we will think of their Tom Yam soup, Pad Thai Noodles and their Green Curry cuisine. We are very glad now that there are something more can add on the list which is their BBQ meat. The difference is not the same than the Korean BBQ that I usually blog on. This is more to DIY BBQ and also their meat is original and not marinated. So the one and only BBQ meat in Thai style is at Bar B Q Plaza.
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Now that we've roamed around the hotel's area on foot, from the Trevi Fountain to the Spanish Steps (the Day 1 itinerary), it's time to see more!
Now that we've roamed around the hotel's are on foot, from the Trevi Fountain to the Spanish Steps (the Day 1 itinerary), it's time to see more!
Rome is the emblem of the Christian religion. You can't say you've seen Rome without a visit to St Peter.
Take the bus: in about 20 minutes you'll be there. Ask at reception where to catch the bus because bus lines in Italy change every so often!
Once there, take your time and stroll around the square's great wings and take pictures.
Credits foto @traveler_by_vocation on Instagram
How about a selfie with a Swiss Guard? The Swiss Guards are the Pope's private soldiers. Once Swiss mercenaries (1506), now they are direct employees of the Vatican, guarding the Papal State and paying allegiance to the Pope.
Once you've admired the exterior, you absolutely must go inside the Church of San Pietro. Don't forget you're in a place of worship so dress appropriately — legs and shoulders covered — to give a bit of respect to the faithful. The Basilica is open every day from 7.00 to 19.00, April to September and from 7.00 to 18.00, October to March.
You'll be amazed by the size of the church (more than 200 meters!) and the majesty of Bernini's baldachin.
Credits foto @lesliegrey_cn on Instagram
Once inside, you'll find Michelangelo's Pietà on the right, now protected by glass because a deranged man once damaged it with a hammer in 1972.
If you feel like it and aren't afraid of heights, climb up to the dome. Cost: 7 € with elevator, 6 € with stairs.
After seeing the Basilica, go around the corner to the Vatican Museums (a 15-minute walk). But you have to buy a ticket online first!
For more information: http://www.hotelnazionale.it/en/blog/vatican-city-museums/
This museum can take quite a while to see. If you don't go to the Vatican Museums and have a couple of hours to spare, you could take the itinerary we suggested in Trastevere and the Janiculum.
In Trastevere you might stop for dinner: find a trattoria and order some Roman specialties like "bucatini all'amatriciana", "spaghetti carbonara", or "cacio e pepe".


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Additional Training
In addition to our sector-specific training programme, there is further training available to support your organisation, improve your life skills, find out more about volunteering or if you would like to take the next step towards more advanced training on the Voluntary Sector.
Cheshire East Learning Lounge Access
Cheshire East are offering free training and materials online via their Learning Lounge. This includes sessions such as:
- Safeguarding (Children and Young People)
- An Introduction to Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Safeguarding Adults
- Infection Prevention and Control (including COVID-19)
- Mental Health Awareness
- And many more (including sessions on autism, dementia, epilepsy, child sexual exploitation, etc.)
If you are interested in accessing these sessions and materials please e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Edenfield - Specialist Trainers - Book using CVS code "CVSCE1" to get a 10% discount on Edenfield training courses.
We are pleased to introduce the training specialist Edenfield. Edenfield offer regular training courses (course costs apply) in addition to the CVS training courses. Some of the key courses are listed below with links where you can book with Edenfield directly.
CVS member discount: If you are a CVS member you are entitled to a 10% discount from their standard training cost, please use the promotional code 'CVSCE1' when booking to receive your discount.
First Aid at Work (two day renewal) - https://www.edenfield.co.uk/training/first-aid/fawrenewal/
First Aid at Work (three day) - https://www.edenfield.co.uk/training/first-aid/faw/
Paediatric First Aid (two day) - https://www.edenfield.co.uk/training/first-aid/paediatric/
Emergency Paediatric First Aid (one day) - https://www.edenfield.co.uk/training/first-aid/emergency-paediatric-first-aid/
Supervising First Aid for Mental Health (two day) - https://www.edenfield.co.uk/training/mentalhealth/mh-level-3/
Award in Education and Training - https://www.edenfield.co.uk/training/business-skills/aet/
Edenfield also can offer training for other areas such as the following:
- Fire Safety Awareness
- Health and Safety
- Food hygiene
- GDPR and compliance
- IT training (e.g., excel, word, powerpoint and specific accountancy software)
For a full list of training courses offered by Edenfield please see: https://www.edenfield.co.uk/training/courselist/
You can also contact Edenfield to enquire about all of these courses and other training via phone on: 0844 335 0492
Motherwell Cheshire CPD Training - 2020
Motherwell are delivering Continued Professional Development courses, offered by a range of counsellors, as follows. These courses will be held in Winsford. They can also offer local training for groups on request.
Friday 31st Jan full day - Working with complex loss
Friday 14th Feb full day - Working with a trauma informed way / understanding Adverse Child Experiences.
Friday 27th March full day - Supporting children with anxiety
Friday 17th April half day - Gender and sexuality
May 1st - Maternal Mental Health Conference
Friday 1st June - half day - Suicide awareness
The cost of these are £60 for a day course, and £45 for half day. Or they can offer a group discount of 20% off for 3 or more people booking. If you are interested in attending any of these courses please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
For more information about other upcoming Motherwell training click here. This link includes training packages offered around the 5 ways to wellbeing, managing anxiety, etc.
CVS Bespoke Training Courses
Income Generation Training: All Charities, Community, Voluntary and Faith organisations rely on funding to help them deliver their services. Many don't consider the other ways that they can generate income in addition to applying for grants.
Income Generation - The Basics of Legacy and In Memoriam
Income Generation - The Basics of Major Donor Fundraising
Income Generation - The Basics of Working with Businesses
Income Generation - The Basics of Trusts and Foundations
The courses will be delivered by our Development Team who have a broad spectrum of experience working with community groups to develop their income streams.
We offer a full package of training to help your organisation find the income to deliver your services. If you would like to know more about any of the training available please contact us at email@example.com or call: 01270 763100
Introduction to Volunteering - interested in volunteering, but not sure what's involved? Come along to our friendly, informal free workshops to find out more.
Please visit the training pages to find out the next dates.
Fundraising - Institute of Fundraising
Volunteer Management - Accredited ILM Courses in Volunteer Management
Care Act - E-learning - Cheshire East Council
Training programmes to support employers - ACAS
Alternatively please contact Helen Roger - Training and Events Co-ordinator on email@example.com if there is a particular course or training you are interested in.
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M3D Crane Quad 4-Color 3D Printer
COVID-19: We ask for your understanding as you may experience delivery delays.
This is the Crane Quad 3D printer from M3D. Most 3D printers are limited to printing one filament at a time, this means you are limited to creating monotone projects of a single color and one type of material, however with the Crane Quad you can quickly switch between each of the of the four filaments loaded into it while printing! This allows you to use different colors and materials on the same print! And by combining filaments you can create new colors or even mix different types of filaments into a single print to create hybrid materials. When using M3D color-calibrated CMYK filaments in the Crane Quad, you can create over 50,000 colors! Additionally, the direct drive style feed and stainless steel 0.35mm nozzles allow you to print a diverse range of unique filaments types such as Tough 3D Ink or Carbon PETG. Crane M3D 3D printers are assembled and tested in the USA, meaning you get great quality at a great price, with localized customer support. They have open electronics, filament and build styles, giving you complete control, expandability & hackability.
NOTE: Multi-color printing with the M3D Crane Quad is highly complex and is not recommended for beginners! There is a very steep learning curve and even advanced 3D printer users should not expect to be able to use it perfectly out of the box.
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Coconut oil is one of my favorite supplements for dogs and cats. Coconut oil is very rich in source and MCT (Medium-Chain Triglycerides).
The Benefits and Types of Coconut Oil
Some benefits of Coconut oil include providing a rich source of energy, addressing skin irritations, and offering immune boosting powers. There are properties in coconut oil that are anti-fungal, antibacterial, antiviral.
The type of coconut oil you want to get for your pet would be an organic extra virgin source. These can be found in many grocery or health stores.
How to Administer Coconut Oil
There are a few ways you can provide coconut oil to your pet. You may can give your pet coconut orally by directly putting the oil on to meals or providing it as a treat. You can also administer coconut oil topically, which will address any skin irritations.
How Much Dosage Should I Give My Pet
A good rule of thumb for the dosage of coconut oil is 1 teaspoon per 10-20 pounds of dog or cat weight per day. For example if you have a 20 pound dog, you will want to give a 1/2 teaspoon – 1 teaspoon twice a day. Check out the video below for more information.
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Visit our brand new fitness Park in Nether Poppleton opposite Manor CE Academy on Millfield Lane, YO26 6QY
Rethink your next family day out at Energi Trampoline Park York.
Whatever the weather, our gigantic air conditioned, indoor arena will put huge smiles on your kids faces – treat them to an experience they'll be talking about for days.
With trampolines, reflex games, basketball hoops, dodgeball arena, foampits, balance and agility challenges and a giant airbag to bounce onto, you cannot fail to impress the whole family.
Book your slot on our website.
Swimming, Fitness classes, 3G Pitches, Cycling, Fitness Suite, Health & Spa and a Cafe! Conveniently located near the Park & Ride at Grimston Bar, York Sport Village is easily accessible on foot, by cycle, car or public transport. We have 250 car parking spaces, in addition to the Park & Ride, and there is also regular bus service from the number 66.
"I take my daughter there for lessons and it's a lovely pool.
Has it's own separate small, shallow pool and also has a big pool and is open to the public at certain times of the day. X"
LB, Jan 2019
" We really like York Sports. A really nice, warm kiddies pool, perfect for babies. Great changing facilities, they have large family changing rooms down the far right side of the changing rooms."
SK, June 2018
York Sport Village, Lakeside Way, York, YO10 5FG
If you don't mind travelling that little bit further then don't forget the Out of York page for Day's out ideas that little bit further afield.
Energise Leisure Centre, located in Acomb, boasts a great gym, 25 metre main pool, fitness classes, sports hall, climbing wall, events facilities, swimming lessons, children's parties and cafe, there is something for everyone at Energise.
Cornlands Road, York YO24 3DX
Pool and fun farm remain closed.
Distance from York: 7 miles
Guests love our modern heated indoor swimming pool and splash pool for the kids. Guests will love the pool which provides all weather entertainment for the whole family. Charges apply for the use of the facilities which are also open to the public. Residents receive a discounted rate for entry.
Carr Lane, Sutton-On-The-Forest, York, YO61 1ET
Update: Leisure facilities remain closed.
Open 6am until 11pm, 7 days a week.
A day pass is £14 per adult, £5 for 3-15 year olds and any children under 3 go free. There is no time limit to this pass and you can stay for the full day should you wish too. Booking is not required.
"The york Marriott hotel have a pool which is not over whelming to young ones that's are getting used to the pool. They offer private swims. Give them a call and take her there highly recommend as this is where I started with my boys"
CLB, Jan 19
Tadcaster Rd, Dringhouses, York, YO24 1QQ
We are a Bouldering specific facility welcoming climbers of all ages and abilities. We aim to provide a fluid progression for all abilities, to help even the most seasoned of climber, to improve! Children must be accompanied by an adult who is a member.
'The red goat climbing place behind Morrison's (foss island) is brilliant with kids.'
KH, March 18
'Red goat climbing are amazing.'
NP, April 18
Redeness Street, Layerthorpe, York
Open/family/parent & toddler swim sessions available.
Various swim schools run lessons.
Adult £3, children (3-9) £2.
Private hire for parties just £33 (includes lifeguard)
Close to the Nestle factory on Haxby Road. 50 yard (45.7 metre) 6 lane swimming pool. Balcony and spectator area.
" My son has been doing swimming lessons at Yearsley Pool since he was 4. All the instructors are lovely. He's now 5, 6 in March and already on stage 3 lessons and swimming well without arm bands. He loves the lessons there, they do lots of fun stuff as well as practicing strokes etc and when he started there was no waiting list."
AM, Oct 18
"Yearsley Swimming Pool does Adult swimming lessons x "
KJA, May 18
Haleys Terrace, York, YO31 8SB
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Non-Communicable diseases include genetic, auto immune and immune deficiency diseases.
! Non-communicable diseases are not contagious !
Examples of non-communicable diseases:
- Genetics - cystic fibrosis, diabetes
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Stainless steel threaded inserts for skis - For use with any of our Small-head or Low-head screws. The inserts require a drill bit depth of 9mm or 9.5mm minimum.
If you have any questions about installation feel free to reach out or read over our insert installation instructions.
Before installation clean the inserts with a de-greaser and wipe clean. Any grease or oil left on the inserts from the machining process could interfere with the epoxy.
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I have installed these inserts in 22 pairs of skis to date. Several pairs are set up for two different bindings, allowing the user a choice between touring and in-bounds gear, as well as taking the wear and tear off of the lightweight gear when skiing the lift. These are truly a useful product, and the Binding Freedom/SVST folks are always helpful when I have questions.
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Nice piece of inserts that function very well.
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Momona Tamada brings iconic character to life
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Organized by Shodo Canada, the competition saw entries from all over the country with over 160 pieces submitted and 5 grand prizes offered to the winners.
Kato Yuki from Kitchener, Noguchi Satoko from Willowdale, and Steipe Boris from Toronto won the Kenzabura Date Memorial Awards. Horibe Kayako from Hamilton, Imamura Kyoko from Waterloo, Kishibe Yuriko from Toronto, Levin Roslyn from Shelburne, Tsushima Naoe from Toronto, and Torizuke Tamotsu from Fenwick won the grand prizes in the competition.
"This is an annual competition that's on a really high level," Noriko Maeda, the director of Shodo Canada, said in an interview with Nikkei Voice.
In Shodo, each work has its own form of expression even if the core characters are always written in the same way. For example, "心" meaning "heart" even if the letter used in a number of the pieces, the expression differs for each artist. Perhaps they have a difference background or a different understanding of what "heart" means to them.
The reader also gets in on this experience. Some people see it as a happy heart, others see it as a crying heart depending on how they feel.
"Shodo is only black and white, so that allows us to exercise our imagination," Maeda said.
When the pieces in the competition were juried, penmanship was not the only thing they looked for. They judge the works in term of shape, balance, originality, etc. An advance artist can win with beautiful technique, but a beginner can also win through his or her faithfulness to their vision.
Mounting the piece is also an important part of this traditional art form. Craftsmen in Japan select the colour of their mount meticulously in order to enhance its look.
For instance if you have "桜" ("cherry blossom") as your central character they might pick a pink color to remind onlookers of the cherry blossom itself. Also, the Ichimonji, the balt-shaped parts put on the upper and lower side of the work, makes a big difference, according to Maeda.
Due to the individuality of the works and the high quality of the mountings available, this competition has become a cornerstone of Canada's Japanese community.
"The beauty of shodo is layered and profound," Tetsuya Yoshimoto, deputy consul general of Japan, wrote in a statement. "It can lie in the meaning of the character or passage of text, as well as in their visual presentation … In this sense, shodo's appeal has become universal."
The deadline for next year's competition is in February. Visit Shodo Canada for more details.
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Coffee and tech go hand in hand, and they always have. New technological developments affect the coffee industry at every step along the chain, from the growers right down the line to the coffee shop brewing the drink and the end consumer with cup in hand enjoying the result.
Here, we look at some of the most exciting developments and trends of 2019 – in terms of tech for coffee producers, tech for coffee shops and baristas and tech for those who brew their own coffee at home.
1. Data management software
This is not something new that happened in 2019 but rather something that has been a trend over the last couple of years and has continued to develop throughout this year.
Living in the day of the "Third Wave" of coffee as we are, knowing more and more precise details about the coffee we are drinking has become increasingly vital.
Gone are the days when consumers were happy with a packet of coffee with no more information than the name of a country on the label; now, consumers want to know about the farm where the coffee was grown, the altitude, the processing method, the varietal and a whole lot more.
Software, notably Cropster, which has established itself as the industry standard, is helping farmers, roasters and sellers to manage and share much larger quantities of data than ever before.
Furthermore, this data is then fed back into the system, allowing farmers to focus more attention on things that work, further enhancing the quality of the coffee produced.
Roasters are also able to keep track of much more information, allowing them to fine-tune the roasting process more than ever before, in turn giving them the ability to roast with even more precision.
2. Thermal carafe coffee makers
Again, this is not something that suddenly arrived in 2019 but rather is something that has been developing over the past few years. However, it is an area that is set to continue to grow and so is worth a mention on our list.
In the past, traditional drip coffee makers percolated the coffee down into a glass carafe which then sat on a hotplate to keep the coffee warm.
The problem with this is that coffee on a hotplate quickly becomes stewed and bitter-tasting – in a matter of only 15-20 minutes in fact.
This means that if you want fresh coffee, you have to finish the carafe quickly, with no option for keeping coffee both hot and fresh for longer periods.
Nowadays, as the many coffee maker with thermal carafe reviews attest, thermal carafes are taking over.
They offer the advantage of keeping the coffee hot without the need for a heat source – which results in the coffee remaining fresh and delicious for up to two hours or so.
Additionally, since no electricity is consumed keeping the hotplate switched on, users can soon recuperate the initial outlay through their lower monthly electricity bills. Thermal carafes are good for your taste buds, good for your pocket and even good for the environment too!
3. App technology – iBeacon in Starbucks and the Starbucks app
Starbuck, always a pioneer when it comes to innovative tech, has been experimenting with Apple's iBeacon software to push ever more targeted promotions to potential customers even as they walk past stores.
At the same time, Starbucks has made a subtle but significant change to how the chain's app functions. Unlike before, it is now possible to log in, order and pay as a "guest" using a number of payment options rather than having to use money pre-paid onto the app.
This is allowing the store to attract ever more users than before, specifically those who were not interested in pre-paying their money onto an app for a future coffee purchase.
Of course, this then allows the high street giant to harvest ever more customer data – which can then be fed back into the system to allow for more targeted promotions to be sent out to customers based on their purchasing history and much more.
4. Data management for baristas
One of the biggest problems when you want to scale up an operation, has always been standardization across outlets. Even with the best and most careful training, when baristas hit the shop floor, there is always going to some variation between the drinks they produce.
This is an issue because a loyal customer in Detroit is going to expect the exactly the same drink in Denver – but more than this, a customer in Boston is also going to expect to be served the same beverage in Beijing.
Until now, this level of standardization has been little more than a dream – but with modern technology and data management, using tools like Acacia scales and the accompanying app, a higher degree of standardization than ever before is now becoming possible.
In this way, whether you scale up from owning one coffee shop in a town to two or three, whether you branch out into new cities or whether you want to turn your brand into a global enterprise, you can now serve exactly the same drinks across all your branches.
5. Robot baristas
Another innovation that promises to remove variation from barista to barista is to take out the baristas altogether and replace them with robots. This is not an idea from some futuristic science fiction novel, this is something that is actually being trialed now.
(We should point out that we are talking about automated machines here, we're not quite at the stage of having humanoid robots working in coffee shops just yet!)
Will an automated barista ever replace human ones? Perhaps in some places where people want their coffee ASAP and nothing else.
However, the skills and art of a highly trained barista will perhaps never be replaced by a robot and nor will the friendly chit-chat – at least not for quite a long time to come. There will still be a place for human baristas for the foreseeable future.
Many exciting developments -what's next?
As we can see, innovation within the coffee industry is alive and well, and some truly exciting developments are being seen. All that remains for us to do now is to sit back and wait and see what 2019 has in store. One thing's for sure, it's set to be yet another exciting year for coffee lovers.


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Full Results: Under Water category of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018
Michael Patrick O'Neill has won the Under Water Category of the 2018 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition. Announced at a gala dinner at London's Natural History Museum, his superb image of a flying fish shot with a slow shutter speed giving it a stunning motion blur.
Night flight by Michael Patrick O'Neill, USA
Winner 2018, Under Water
On a night dive over deep water – in the Atlantic, far off Florida's Palm Beach – Michael achieved a long-held goal, to photograph a flying fish so as to convey the speed, motion and beauty of this 'fantastic creature'. By day, these fish are almost impossible to approach. Living at the surface, they are potential prey for a great many animals, including tuna, marlin and mackerel. But they have the ability to sprint away from danger, rapidly beating their unevenly forked tails (the lower lobe is longer than the upper one) to build enough speed to soar up and out of the water. Spreading their long, pointed pectoral fins like wings, flying fish can glide for several hundred metres (more than 650 feet). At night, they are more approachable, moving slowly as they feed on planktonic animals close to the surface. In a calm ocean, Michael was able to get closer and closer to this individual, which became relaxed in his presence. In the pitch black, he tried various camera and light settings, all the while keeping track of both his subject – a mere 13 centimetres (5 inches) long – and his dive boat. The result is his 'innerspace' vision of a flying fish.
Nikon D4 + 60mm f2.8 lens; 1/8 sec at f16; ISO 500; Aquatica housing; two Inon Z-220 strobes.
Shark sex in the shallows by Shane Gross, Canada
Highly commended 2018, Under Water
Shane woke at dawn to the sound of splashing. Scrambling to look out of his tent, he saw 'a pile of 14 nurse sharks thrashing around in knee-deep water'. He knew that, in summer, when sunrise coincided with high tide, nurse sharks came to this bay on The Bahamas island of Eleuthera to mate. So the previous evening, when he had seen them heading for the shallows, he had camped out on the beach. Nurse shark mating is no gentle affair. The male bites the female's pectoral fin, rolling her over and pinning her to the seabed. Many males may attempt to mate with a single female – who tries to avoid them by swimming into shallow water and burying her pectoral fins in the sand. Shane managed to get in close to the action, catching the tiny eyes of the mating pair, while avoiding getting in the way of the other sharks.
Nikon D90 + Tokina 10–17mm f3.5–4.5 lens at 10mm; 1/50 sec at f14; ISO 400; Aquatica housing; two Sea & Sea YS250 strobes.
Beneath the blue by Shane Gross, Canada
Highly commended 2018, Under Water
In the cold, clear depths of Eleuthera's Sapphire Blue Hole cavern floats a Bahama cavefish. About 18 centimetres (7 inches) long and almost blind, it hugs the side to avoid the light and slowly snakes along. Shane had looked for it many times – a species found only in The Bahamas, in a dozen or so inland sinkholes that have been carved by water from limestone and connect below ground to the sea. The fish moves between surface fresh water and salt water deeper down, feeding on invertebrates such as shrimps, and is very sensitive to changes in water quality. This pool was tricky to reach, being encircled by a 6-metre (20‑foot) cliff. 'I lowered my camera and diving gear by rope,' says Shane. 'Then, I jumped.' At last, he found a fish that was not too shy. A sense of place was created by picturing it beneath the tree-framed interface, with the sunlit world above.
Nikon D500 + Tokina 10–17mm f3.5–4.5 lens at 11.5mm; 1/250 sec at f22; ISO 1000; Aquatica housing; two Sea & Sea YS250 strobes.
Glass-house guard by Wayne Jones, Australia
Highly commended 2018, Under Water
On the sandy seabed off the coast of Mabini in the Philippines, a yellow pygmy goby guards its home – a discarded glass bottle. It is one of a pair, each no more than 4 centimetres (1 and a half inches) long, that have chosen a bottle as a perfect temporary home. The female will lay several batches of eggs, while the male performs guard duty at the entrance. Setting up his camera a few centimetres in front of the bottle's narrow opening, Wayne positioned his two strobes – one at the base of the bottle to illuminate the interior, and the other at the front to light the goby's characteristic surprised face. Opting for a shallow depth of field, Wayne focused on the goby's bulging blue eyes, allowing the movement of the fish to blur the rest of its features into a haze of yellow, and framing its portrait with the circular entrance to the bottle.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV + 100mm f2.8 lens + Nauticam super macro converter (SMC-1); 1/200 sec at f8; ISO 200; Nauticam housing; two Sea & Sea strobes.
Night snack by Audun Rikardsen, Norway
Highly commended 2018, Under Water
Audun had long awaited the chance to document how killer whales continue to feed in the dark, and in Kaldfjord, outside Tromsø, in northern Norway, the elements finally came together. It was polar night, with just a few hours of dim light spilling over the horizon around midday. Large numbers of herring were overwintering in the fjords, attracting whales and fishing boats. The boats usually fished in darkness, and the killer whales knew that the sound of nets being hauled up meant the possibility of an easy meal. 'When a crew finished fishing and retrieved their net,' explains Audun, 'I could see the killer whales still feeding on herring drifting around the boat.' At his request, the fishermen angled their strongest light into the water. Despite the harsh cold and inky ocean, Audun was finally able to get his shot of a killer whale, hunting the last few fish in the dark, transiently lit by the boat's beam.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV + 14mm f2.8 lens; 1/80 sec at f2.8; ISO 1600; Aquatech housing.
Looking for love by Tony Wu, USA.
Highly commended 2018, Animal Portraits
Accentuating his mature appearance with pastel colours, protruding lips and an outstanding pink forehead, this Asian sheepshead wrasse sets out to impress females and see off rivals, which he will head-butt and bite. Tony has long been fascinated by the species' looks and life history. Individuals start out as females, and when they reach a certain age and size up to a metre (more than 3 feet) long can transform into males. Long-lived and slow-growing, the species is intrinsically vulnerable to overfishing. It favours rocky reefs in cool waters in the Western Pacific, where it feeds on shellfish and crustaceans, though little more is known about it. In a window of calm, amid high seas, Tony reached Japan's remote Sado Island, to reveal some of the drama of the wrasses' lives. Here, he conveys the suitor's earnest intentions, written large on his face.
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Verlita Parunday of Cagayan de Oro admitted she did not care for smartphones before because she did not know how to use them.
Just when you thought that rapid technological advances had widened the generation gap further, millennials and baby boomers are coming together to bridge it. Under a program initiated by PLDT's wireless subsidiary Smart, the former teach the latter how to communicate their way, using technology.
Now armed with tech knowledge, even seniors who once admitted not being interested in smartphones are now, just like their millennial partners, unable to resist them.
"We teach everything step by step. It's more effective," says Mehmet Ali Halbutogullarri, a volunteer from Cagayan de Oro. He was assigned to Verlita Parunday, who admitted having zero interest in smartphones before attending the Smart Millenniors session in their town.
Smart Communications coined the term "millennior" for seniors who are tech-savvy like millennials.
"I used to leave my phone at home because I did not know how to use it. Now, I cannot leave it even for a moment to eat my snacks," she jokes.
Teaching her was a breeze, says Mehmet, an IT sophomore at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP). He says he drew from his experience with his own parents.
"Sometimes our elders get lonely and feel neglected. Once their children move out of the house, there isn't much left for them to do. When they're done cleaning the house or cooking, they spend their time thinking about their children," Mehmet says. Technology could help them communicate and connect with their children and grandchildren, he adds.
"Compared to our elders, we learn and adapt to new technologies more quickly, so it is up to us to teach our parents and grandparents," Mehmet continues. "It's just like when they taught us how to walk, talk, and think."
"It's a great opportunity to be able to assist our senior citizens," says Matthew Jimenez, Sangguniang Kabataan chair of Barangay Concepcion Uno in Marikina City. A youth leader setting a good example, he answered the call for volunteer trainers when the Smart Millenniors program held a session in his barangay.
Matthew assisted Joselito Josef, a member of the barangay's Lupon ng mga Tagapamayapa (council of peacemakers).
"He couldn't operate his smartphone and log into his apps without the help of his son, who has also memorized his father's passwords and email address, in case he forgets," Matthew says. "I showed him how to use the Notes app on his phone to help him remember these details."
In the Smart Millenniors sessions, the seniors are taught how to use smartphones, mobile data, social media and take a video.
During a briefing, volunteers are given a check list of tasks and handouts to guide them through the sessions. The seniors take home the handouts, handy reference materials when they try out what they've learned.
As much as possible, the session is conducted one-on-one, although sometimes, a volunteer may handle two or three senior learners.
Matthew says, volunteers must be patient and kind and willing to listen when teaching seniors so that they wouldn't be discouraged easily. He also realized that one need not be a certain age to learn technology. "It can really make lives easier," he says.
True enough, their students are grateful.
"Thanks to Mehmet, I now use social media to keep in touch with my children, who live far away from home," says Nanay Verlita, a resident of Brgy Lapasan in Cagayan de Oro.
Similarly, Jessie Daclan says her phone is now her connection to her daughter, who works abroad.
While Marianita Yecyec, also of Cagayan de Oro, raves about Facebook and apps, and how social media has become her stress reliever, she also learned to be mindful of its downside. "I must be vigilant so I don't fall victim to online scams," she says.
Buoyed by their newfound knowledge, these millenniors have widened their circle of friends. They generally keep in touch with one another and with their tutors, and even the program coordinators.
Remarks Smart Public Affairs head Ramon Isberto: "As the world becomes increasingly digital, we are working to make sure that nobody gets left behind, most especially not our seniors."
For its efforts in expanding the technological know-how of seniors across the country, the Smart Millenniors program was recently awarded a Silver Anvil at the 54th Anvil Awards. Since its launch in 2017, it has already conducted sessions with seniors around Metro Manila, Laguna, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro.
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American Liberty Hospitality brings Louisiana resort under Best Western flag
Houston-based American Liberty Hospitality has converted its Cypress Bend Golf Resort, Spa & Conference Center in Many, La., to the Best Western Premier Collection brand.
Located on Toledo Bend Lake across the Texas border, the resort offers bass fishing, hiking, boating, a spa and an 18-hole golf course.
"After making significant renovations and improvements to our guestrooms and property, including a new fleet of golf carts to our championship golf course, we are pleased to welcome Best Western Premier Collection, to the American Liberty Hospitality portfolio," Vicki Massad, executive vice president at American Liberty Hospitality said in an announcement.
RELATED: American Liberty Hospitality opens dual branded hotel in downtown Houston
With the change, the property is now part of Best Western Hotels & Resorts' network of 4,100 hotels in more than 100 countries.
American Liberty Hospitality owns and operates 18 properties in Texas and Louisiana.


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Back in May I promised to share with you the recipe for this fabulous gluten-free pasta dish that our friend Francis Janes made for us when he and his family were visiting with us from Seattle. So here it is September and I'm finally getting to it. I didn't mean to procrastinate, but life has been, let's just say, more hectic than usual these days.
Anyway, Francis calls his recipe Fettuccine in a White Sauce with Spring Vegetables. I like to call it Fettuccine Alfredo Primavera. (It tastes just as good no matter what you call it.) And despite the "Spring" in its title, it's also terrific any time of year, no matter what vegetables are in season. (I know firsthand that this is great made with zucchini or broccoli in place of the asparagus.)
As you may know, Francis was chef/owner of Café Ambrosia in Seattle, so if you've never sampled his cooking, now's your chance. Here's his recipe — better late than never!
Fettuccine in a White Sauce with Spring Vegetables
This great gluten-free recipe was developed by my friend, Francis Janes, a very talented vegan chef. (btw, you can easily make this soy-free as well by using soy-free Earth Balance and a soy-free nondairy milk.)
1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed and blanched until just tender
1 cup sautéed sliced shiitake or cremini mushroom caps
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 jarred roasted red pepper, cut into strips
1 green onion (green part only), cut into 1 inch lengths
1 package Tinkyada brand fettuccine (gluten free)
3 tablespoons Earth Balance or vegan margarine
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons brown rice flour
2 cups vegetable broth (try Imagine organic no-chicken broth)
1 cup soy creamer or unsweetened soy milk
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast (Red Star brand large flake)
Freshly ground black pepper
Prepare the asparagus, mushrooms, artichokes, bell pepper, and green onion as suggested and set aside.
Prepare pasta as per instructions and drain. Rinse with cold water to prevent from sticking. Transfer the pasta back into the pot and toss with the olive oil. Set aside.
In a medium sauce pan, combine the vegetable broth and soy creamer and warm over medium heat.
In a large sauté pan, melt the margarine over medium heat. With a whisk, incorporate the brown rice flour into the melted margarine until thoroughly combined. Ladle the warm broth into the sauté pan while constantly stirring with whisk. Add more broth or soy milk in small amounts if sauce is too thick. When the sauce is at desired creaminess, blend in the sea salt and nutritional yeast. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if needed. Add the reserved vegetables to the pasta. Pour in the white sauce and mix well, tossing gently to combine, and heating for a few minutes, if needed. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
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I do love the spoken word.
Whether I'm listening to news programmes or documentaries on [BBC] Radio 4, dramas and comedy on 4 Extra or music interviews on 6 Music - it's a medium that I honestly can't be without.
Why? Because the spoken word - without the distraction of the visual - allows me to truly absorb what the speaker is saying to me. I focus on their words, I listen intently, I learn, I laugh, I cry (I challenge you to listen to some people's stories without doing so).
And recently, I find that there's a new dimension to this love affair: the podcast. I'm not alone, of course, in my enthusiasm for sourcing and consuming aurally-stimulating content on the subjects that I covet (in my case, B2B marketing podcasts) at a time that works for me.
The best kind of podcasts allow you access to the latest news and trends in your industry; to hear the views of key influencers; to listen to debate amongst your peers on the issues affecting and challenging you.
For marketers, the helpful post below from Precision Marketing Group suggests the Top 5 marketing podcasts you should be listening to right now and, unsurprisingly, the list is full of marketing "rockstars"... Acunzo, Pulizzi & Rose, Vaynerchuk, Joel.
If you are an aficionado of all things digital, content and inbound marketing you will not fail to be entertained by the podcasts highlighted here. Whether that's hearing the thoughts of respected experts, enthusiastic defences or whole-hearted rejections of recent trends or ideas, or appreciating the banter around newsworthy marketing industry topics.
But, the eagle-eyed amongst you will see that I mention 6 podcasts in my title, as I'd like to include Marketing Over Coffee in my own list of top listens.
The hosts, Christopher Penn and John Wall, record the show in a local coffee shop - with all the ambient noise that infuses - and chat to their guests for around 20 minutes or so about all things marketing. It's a very easy, entertaining and thought-provoking listen, in my mind (save the ads - but heck that's a podcasting necessity, it seems).
One of my favourite recent episodes was an interview with Simon Sinek (of "Start with the Why" fame): it begins with Sinek describing his new game-theory of business, where the forward-thinkers and disrupters are playing the "infinite game" and those companies obsessed with the competition play a more "finite game"; he then reminds us of how true leaders can inspire their people; and lastly, our host - Penn - gleans from Sinek his perspective on the current Presidential election ("perhaps we get the politicians we deserve?") and, in the same, discussion offers his thoughts on the increasing commodification of the news. Enjoy!
At this point, there's no doubt that the new medium of marketing is the medium of sound. In this era of thought leadership, what better way to have your audience listen to you than to, well, literally have them listen to you? The importance of being heard is nothing new in the marketing industry, but what is new is the way that voices are now being spread around: through podcasts. Why are podcasts so cool? They're a new approach to good old-fashioned communication. They're a platform that's both interactive and responsive (two characteristics which also happen to be building blocks of modern marketing). And, if they're done right (and there are lots of ways to do them wrong), they can be interesting, informative, and can take up a listener's time without wasting their time.


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Labour members on the specially-convened committee voted to move the draft local plan on for public consultation.
But that didn't stop them airing significant concerns, and they are keen to see as many people as possible make their views known.
Group leader Jim Grant said he'd prefer the threshold for affordable and social homes to be at 40 per cent rather than 30 per cent as listed in the plans, which he called 'unambitious'.
He was pleased to see rules on the conversion of houses to student-style HMOs will be tightened, but didn't think the council had been hard enough.
The plan says an application to change a building to an HMO would only be allowed where it would not worsen the surrounding area, or where the concentration of such houses would lead to an adverse impact on the neighbourhood.
Labour's spokesman for strategic planning Jim Robbins said: "We are keen to get the best possible response to the local plan from Swindon's residents. We have seen the submissions from developers and it is clear that they are only out for themselves and the record profits that they have been making, rather than working in partnership with the residents of Swindon.
"We were shocked to see developers call for Swindon to ignore the nationally-described space standards. Why should Swindonians have to live crammed into over-developed estates? Other demands from the developers include David Wilson Homes objecting to an increase in trees in new developments and to the amount of primary school provision needed. Taylor Wimpey is even objecting to the amount of homes that should be suitable for wheelchair users.
"All of the developers are asking for smaller proportions of social housing on their developments. How does this fit with the council's stated objective of 'providing high-quality, well-designed and sustainable' housing?
"We hope that the people will respond and make it clear that they deserve better, more responsible development, a sustainable plan to allow the town to thrive while protecting our environment and heritage and a local plan that starts to address the current challenges with traffic, poorly designed developments and a lack of useful infrastructure."


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This Italian Sausage Tortellini is bursting with rich, fresh flavors. A decadent, creamy tomato sauce surrounds soft, cheesy tortellini and bold, seasoned Italian sausage. It's like something everyone would rave over at a restaurant, but you made it at home. And my favorite thing about this recipe? It's so easy to make, and everything cooks in one pan so you only have one dish to wash at the end of the night.
Here's all you need: Italian sausage, tomatoes, chicken broth, diced onions, tortellini, cream, garlic, and fresh baby spinach. Harter House Italian Sausage is on Sale this week, Aug 17 - 23, 2016.
Try our home made Hot Italian Sausage if you like it a little spicy!
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups diced onions
1 lb. Harter House Sweet Italian Sausage
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
1/2 cup regular or heavy cream
9 ounces tortellini (fresh or frozen)
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups fresh baby spinach, loosely packed
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. When the oil is very hot, add the onions. Squeeze the sausage from the end of the link to remove it from its casing and add directly into the pan. Use a spatula to break up the sausage into bite-sized pieces. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned. Reduce heat to low, then add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add broth, tomatoes, cream, and tortellini to the skillet. Stir to combine. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
Cover, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes until tortellini are tender and heated through. Taste the sauce and add plenty of salt and pepper to taste. I used 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Add spinach and stir until softened and wilted. Remove from heat.
Serve with a delicious crusty Italian bread.
Start by heating a bit of olive oil in a very large (at least 12-inch) skillet. You could also use a Dutch oven.
When the oil is very hot, add the diced onions.
Remove the sausage from the casing or just purchase our Italian Sausage in Bulk.
To remove from casing, Just start near the end and squeeze. It comes right out. So easy. You can squeeze it directly into the pan. No muss, no fuss.
Use a spatula to break up the sausage into bite-sized pieces. I made mine about meatball size here, but you can them chop them up to any size you want, even crumbles.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are browned.
Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Next add the broth, tomatoes, cream, and tortellini. Sometimes I just use regular uncooked pasta instead of the tortellini if that's what I have on hand. Penne is fabulous here!!
Bring it all to a boil, then cover, reduce heat,
and simmer for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, the tortellini should be soft and plump, and the sauce slightly thickened. Taste the sauce and add plenty of salt and pepper as desired. I used 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.


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Wonderful Pearl marked her entry to the Chao Phraya River from her builders, the Mahachai Dockyard on the Ta Chin River just to the west of the Bangkok.
At 65 by 16 meters she is significantly larger than any other boat in the market. Her length and beam give her the size which she maintains a similar 1.5-meter loaded draft for the shallow river and a 5-meter air draft to clear the river's several low bridges. The added length and beam allows for an increased in dinner guests to of 650 to 800 people, depending on seating arrangements, on two or three decks. Propulsion power has been increased to a pair of Cummins KTA38 M1 engines each delivering 1000 HP.
With two galley areas, one for international and the other for Thai food, a pair of escalators between decks, a large fountain on the top open-air deck, air conditioning and opulent lighting throughout, the boat will have significant electrical requirements. A pair of Cummins KTA19-powered 350 kW generator sets will meet these demands.


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I have been doing a bunch of reading on a person who is a true hero and inspiration to me. Abraham Lincoln was not just a great American President. He was a man who had pulled himself up by his "boot straps" to make a better life for himself.
Abraham Lincoln was born and reared in a log cabin, like many other familiar figures in American history; but you will search in vain for one whose origin and early life equalled Abraham Lincoln's in wretchedness. Born in Kentucky on a farm consisting of a few barren acres, his father a typical "poor southern white." His father was shiftless and without ambition for himself or his children, constantly looking for a piece of land on which he might make a living without much work. His mother, in her youth she was beautiful and bright. She aged prematurely in features and became bitter by daily toil and care. The whole household cheerless and utterly void of elevating inspirations. Only when the family had "moved" into the backwoods of Indiana, his mother had died, and a stepmother, a woman of thrift and energy had taken charge of the children, did the shaggy, ragged, barefooted, forlorn boy of seven, "began to feel like a human being." Hard work was his early lot. When a mere boy, he had to help in supporting the family, either on his father's clearing or hired out to other farmers to plough, dig ditches, chop wood, or drive oxen teams. Sometimes he also "tended the baby," when the farmer's wife was otherwise engaged. He could regard it as an advancement to a higher sphere of activity when he obtained work in a "crossroads store," where he amused the customers by his talk over the counter. He then soon distinguished himself among the folks as one who had something to say worth listening to. To win that distinction, he had to draw mainly upon his wits. While his thirst for knowledge was great, his opportunities to satisfying that thirst were slim.
At the age of 23, he fought in the Black Hawk War and was named captain of the volunteer crew. His most notable accomplishment during the war was not in killing an Indian, but in protecting against his own men, at the peril of his own life, the life of an old savage who had strayed into his camp. After the war, he turned to politics. He ran for a Legislative set. His popularity in New Salem, had not spread far enough over the district, was not great enough and he was defeated. Then the wretched hand-to-mouth struggle began again. He set up a store-business with a dissolute partner, who drank whiskey while Lincoln was reading books. The result was a disastrous failure and a load of debt. He then became a deputy surveyor, and was appointed postmaster of New Salem. The business of the post-office being so small that he could carry the incoming and outgoing mail in his hat. All this could not lift him from poverty, and his surveying instruments, along with his horse and saddle were sold by the sheriff for debt.
He used to walk miles to borrow books from a school master until a lawyer mailed him a copy of Blackstone, which was the only law book at the time. People would look wonderingly at the grotesque figure lying in the grass, with his feet up a tree or sitting on a fence absorbed in a book. He learned to construct correct sentences and made himself a jurist. At once he gained a little practice, paying attention to miniscual details before a justice of the peace for friends, without expecting a fee. Judicial functions were thrust upon him, but only at horse-races or wrestling matches where his acknowledged honesty and fairness gave his verdicts undisputed authority. His popularity grew quickly and soon he was a candidate for the Legislature again. Although he called himself a Whig, an ardent admirer of Henry Clay, his clever stump speeches won him the election in the strongly Democratic district. Then, for the first time perhaps, he thought seriously of his outward appearance. He had been content with a garb of "Kentucky jeans," not usually ragged, but patched, and always shabby. Now, he borrowed money from a friend to buy a new suit of clothes–store clothes fit for a Sangamon County statesman. Dressed like this he set out for the state capital, Vandalia, to take his seat among the lawmakers. His legislative career, which stretched over several sessions–for he was re-elected three times, in 1836, 1838, and 1840–was not remarkably brilliant. He did not lack ambition. He dreamed even of making himself "the De Witt Clinton of Illinois," and he actually distinguished himself by zealous and effective work in log-rolling operations by which the young State received a general system of internal improvements in the shape of railroads, canals, and banks,–a reckless policy that burdened the State with debt and produced the usual crop of political demoralization. One thing, however, he did in which his true nature showed itself, and which gave promise of the future pursuit, against an overwhelming numbers in the Legislature and followed by only one other member, he recorded his protest against a proslavery resolution. That protest declaring "the institution of slavery to be founded on both injustice and bad policy." This was not only the irrepressible voice of his conscience. It was true moral valor, for at that timein many parts of the West, an abolitionist was regarded as little better than a horse-thief, and even "Abe Lincoln" would hardly have been forgiven his antislavery principles, had he not been known as such an "uncommon good fellow." But here, in obedience to the great conviction of his life, he manifested his courage to stand alone, that courage which is the first requisite of leadership in a great cause.
His reputation and influence as a politician grew his law practice, especially after he associated himself with another lawyer of good standing. He became a successful lawyer, less by his learning as a jurist than by his effectiveness as an advocate and by the striking uprightness of his character and it may truly be said that his vivid sense of truth and justice had much to do with his effectiveness as an advocate. He would refuse to act as the attorney even of personal friends when he saw the right on the other side. He would abandon cases, even during trial, when the testimony convinced him that his client was in the wrong. He would dissuade those who sought his service from pursuing an obtainable advantage when their claims seemed to him unfair. Presenting his very first case in the United States Circuit Court, the only question being one of authority, he declared that, upon careful examination, he found all the authorities on the other side and none on his. Persons accused of crime, when he thought them guilty, he would not defend at all, or attempting their defence he was unable to put forth his powers. One notable exception is on record, when his personal sympathies had been strongly aroused. But when he felt himself to be the protector of innocence, the defender of justice, or the prosecutor of wrong, he frequently disclosed such unexpected resources of reasoning, such depth of feeling, and rose to such fervor of appeal as to astonish and overwhelm his hearers. Even an ordinary law argument, coming from him, seldom failed to produce the impression that he was profoundly convinced of the soundness of his position. It is not surprising that the mere appearance of so conscientious an attorney in any case should have carried, not only to juries, but even to judges almost an act of right on his side, and that the people began to call him, sincerely meaning it, "honest Abe Lincoln."
But, even with all of his success and steadily gaining respect, Lincoln still found himself thrown into the depths of depression. During his rise to fame he had private sorrows and trials of a painfully afflicting nature. He had loved and been loved by a girl, Ann Rutledge, who died in the flower of her youth and beauty, and he mourned her loss with such intensity of grief that his friends feared for his life. Recovering from his depression, he bestowed new affection upon another lady, who refused him. And finally, having prospects of political distinction before him, he paid his addresses to Mary Todd of Kentucky, and was accepted. But tormenting doubts of the genuineness of his own affection for her, of the compatibility of their characters, and of their future happiness came upon him. His distress was so great that he felt himself in danger of suicide, and feared to carry a pocket-knife with him. He gave mortal offence to his bride by not appearing on the appointed wedding day. Now the torturing consciousness of the wrong he had done her grew unendurable. He won back her affection, ended the agony by marrying her and became a faithful and patient husband and a good father. But it was no secret to those who knew the family well that his domestic life was full of trials. His wife was known for embarrassing fits. This only added more worry to his heart as time went on and his political gains added more for him to worry about.
All of these happenings in his life were prior to his election to office. Part Two will discuss more about his future struggles, internal and out.
My words of thought on these lessons learned from Honest Abe Lincoln:
No matter what type of environment you were born into, you can make a decision to treat people with honesty and respect.
Being born poor is no excuse to not learn about things that interest you.
That, no matter what status or station you hold, you should always be truthful to yourself and follow your heart.
Respect is earn, not freely given.
Hard work and dedication are important.
Honor your own beliefs in what is right and wrong.
Failure isn't the end, it's just guiding you to another turn in the path to follow your dream.
Don't let your fear override your trust.


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Brita and Michael's engagement session in Corrales at the sand dunes between Rio Rancho and the bosque. We hung out for a while and the afternoon sun was changing until we got this sunset glow behind them. I set up a speedlight with a Magmod Magsphere and a CTO color gel to their left to light them.
Location: Corrales, NM.


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Iain Gray minus gloves...'armless as ever
Saturday, 18 July 2009
Angling for Salmond
Bereft of positive ideas for the future of Scotland, it would appear that Labour will be resorting to ad hominem attacks on Alex Salmond in order to bolster their flagging support. The Times reports that "the gloves are off" in their pursuit of the FM, these presumably being the same gloves that they haven't been able to lay on him for the last 2 years...
Posted by forfar-loon at 23:50
2 comments:
- Dramfineday said...
It appears to be silly season on all SNP MP's and MSPs if the Herald is anything to go by:
No cricket
Airguns in Glasgow
No Roads in Scotland
Calman must be a serious piece of work (but only as a package)
Alex's expenses
Soft on crime Kenny
- 26 July 2009 at 21:24
- forfar-loon said...
Aye geomal, that gun non-story about Kerr in yesterday's Herald was a piece of nonsense from beginning to end. I usually try to resist seeing political bias in these things: I find it's all too easy to see exactly what you're looking for. But there's really no other way to look at that article - a lot of froth and foam, usually a sure sign of rabies...
- 27 July 2009 at 09:50
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On October 30th, TVXQ released their MV for their newest Japanese single 'Jealous'. It was released nationwide on October 31st.
The duo are immensely popular in Japan. On September 19th of this year, they released their ninth Japanese studio album 'Tomorrow'. They also participated in an arena and dome tour around the country.
TVXQ's MV for 'Jealous':
The MV starts off with heavy instrumental beats and a shot of the duo surrounded by their backup dancers. It takes place in a majestic setting with a fancy and elegant atmosphere, fully equipped with a chandelier and paintings. The duo effectively display their expertise and maturity in this MV. Clearly, they have been in the music industry for a long time. The setting transitions to a more modern one that is filled with spotlights. The song has a heavy beat that is accompanied by their heavenly vocals. Furthermore, there is a shot of Max getting close to a girl that will definitely make fans' hearts race.
What do you think of TVXQ's new Japanese MV for 'Jealous'? Let us know in the comments below.
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China Eastern's profitability soars; ANA's bottom line won't feel 787 delay
China Eastern Airlines reported a 63% jump in first half net profitability to USD248 million (with operating profit increasing 25% to USD372 million) on a 94% revenue increase to USD4.8 billion, as Shanghai's World Expo boosted travel demand, the carrier's acquisition of Shanghai Airlines increased passenger numbers and a stronger yuan reduced the repatriated value of debts.
China Eastern's first-half passenger numbers jumped 45% to 30.1 million, with the carrier making a CNY155.6 million (USD23 million) currency gain after the stronger yuan pared the value of dollar-denominated debts associated with the acquisition of Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The carrier's passenger and freight volumes also benefited from a recovering economy, which also helped boost passenger yields by 17.6% to USD 8.78 cents.
Commenting on the result, China Eastern stated: "The company considers that the global economy is gradually recovering and the foundation for performance of the PRC economy is further strengthening and contributing to the stable development of the economy. With the recovery in the demand for air transportation, the civil aviation market of the PRC is expected to grow at an accelerated pace. In the second half of 2010, the Company will grasp the favorable opportunity brought by the high season of the market as well as the Shanghai World Expo. We will optimize our market allocation, strengthen cost control and enhance our operating capability to strive for better profitability."
Comparatively, China Southern reported a first-half operating profit compared with a year-earlier loss as travel recovered from last year's global recession, while Air China's net income increased 60% on travel demand and fuel-hedging gains.
Shares in China Eastern fell 4.6% to HKD3.94 at the close of trading in Hong Kong on 27-Aug-2010. Shares in the company have climbed 42% this year, compared with a 49% gain for China Southern Airlines and an increase of 37% for Air China Ltd.
Hainan Airlines revenues up strongly; profitable in 1H2010
Hainan Airlines reported a 42% jump in revenues in the six months ended Jun-2010 to USD1.4 billion, with the carrier returning to profitability at the operating level in the period, with an operating profit of USD72 million, compared to a loss of USD221,515 in 1H2009. Net profits increased 218% to USD81.5 million. The carrier also reported a 13% increase in passenger levels to 9.2 million in the period, with an average load factor of 81.1% (+4.1 ppts).
ANA states B787 delay will not effect 2010/11 earnings
Also in the North Asian region, All Nippon Airways stated the delays to the B787 deliveries would have no impact on its earnings for the current business year and commented: "Given the success of the flight test programme so far, it is regrettable to hear of the delay. However, we trust that the time will be used to deliver the best possible aircraft in the shortest possible time frame." ANA spokeswoman Megumi Tezuka stated the carrier was requesting delivery dates from Boeing as soon as possible beyond the first aircraft, which is now scheduled for delivery in Feb-2011.
Asia Pacific selected airlines daily share price movements (% change): 27-Aug-2010