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The Year Without a Santa Claus
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"Year Without a Santa Claus" was originally a '70's cartoon by Rankin and Bass
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Hosting Controller Launches Standalone Linux Control Panel HCnix
May 20, 2010 by FindMyHost News
Web Host Services – Vancouver, Canada – Hosting Controller, developer of leading automation solution for shared and enterprise hosting announces the release of HCnix a Linux/Unix based web hosting control panel.
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HCnix significantly extend the attributes for which the HC products are renowned and it was important to us that we continue to meet our customers' needs, giving them the ability to offer the broadest range of solutions, whether on Windows or Linux," said Syed N Hashmi Founder and CEO of Hosting Controller Inc. "Hosting Controller always goes extra mile to support and facilitate web hosts and the release of HCnix is continuation of our decade-long vision to provide quality automation solution for hosting service providers."
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Git is an open / free tool and considered as distributed Version Control System and used extensively for SCM (Software Configuration Management). Along with GIT, we have Gitlab, Bitbucket – they all fall in the same bracket.
GIT Being DVCS (Distributed Version Control System), git is always considered superior than its Counterpart Centralized Version Control System (CVCS) on the part of speed, reliability, scalability. On top of that it is open source tool and freely availability makes it economical without compromising on security aspect.
Git is an integral part of DevOps Pipeline and probably the starting point of DevOps cycle.
Let us consider the git Architecture consisting of Local and Remote as depicted in Fig-01 .
Local Component comprising of following 3 stages
- Working Directory
- Staging Area
- Local Repo
Remote Component is our remote Repo (GitHub/GitLab etc).
Let us try to understand various git operations / commands by grouping them into following groups
- Local git
- Creating git repository
- Tracking changes
- Reverting changes
- Excluding files
- Remote git
- Branches
- Forks
Fig-02 below provides a mindmap view of all the above mentioned git operations groups.
Now let us explore the git operations and carry out end to end SCM activities.
For the subsequent case study it is assumed that we have installed git already on our Linux machine.
Open a Linux terminal
$ git –version
git version 2.7.4
git local operations
- Create git Repo
We'd be cloning an open source project from URL = https://github.com/huihut/stuManager using following command
$ git clone https://github.com/huihut/stuManager
This will create a clone for the git project from specified URL into stuManager folder.
We change directory to newly cloned project stuManager by running following commands
$ cd stuManager/
$ ls -al
There exists .git folder and its content which we are going to remove by running following command.
$ rm -rf .git/
Now we are ready to explore various git operations.
Create git Repo
$ git init
Initialized empty Git repository in /home/devops/zva/stuManager/.git/
stuManager folder is our Working Directory.
.git folder is local Repository (or git repository).
$ git status
This command lets us know all the untracked files in our git project.
- Excluding files for tracking ( .gitignore)
$ pwd
$ touch .gitignore
$ vim .gitignore
After creating this .gitignore file at the project root folder, we again run the below command to check the status of untracked files
$ git status
- Track Local changes
- Add files to staging Area
$ git add .
$ git status
Post adding files to staging area, next step would be to move the changes from staging area to local repo through git commit operation
- Commit changes to git repo
$ git commit -m "My First Ever Commit"
$ git status
- View commit history
$ git log
So summarising the git operations we have explored in this article,
- Initialised a git repository at Working Directory after cloning a project from GitHub
- Excluding certain files for tracking with the help of .gitignore
- Adding files to staging area
- Committing changes to Local git repo
- Viewing git status
- Viewing history of commits by git log
In our next article we would continue to explore for pushing the changes from local repo to remote repo and other important relevant operations. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this series. We will be covering more articles which will cover the entire DevOps lifecycle.
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Working back, putting in some overtime — we've probably all done this at least once (or more) in our lives. And while most of us would like to pack up and head home on time, we know that sometimes the standard nine to five shift just isn't the case.
Sure we can assume putting in extra hours isn't doing ourselves any favours, but how is it actually affecting our health? Reduced productivity — check! Increased fatigue and stress — you got it! All of this is easily relatable, but what's worse is now it seems that heart disease and stroke are on the cards, too.
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The study also looked at data that was gathered by 25 previous studies which involved more than 600,000 men and women in Europe, the US and Australia who were observed for 8.5 years. And again, the results found a 13 per cent increased risk of heart disease for people who were working 55 hours or more each week.
"Health professionals should be aware that working long hours is associated with a significantly increased risk of stroke, and perhaps also coronary heart disease," said Professor Mika Kivimaki, the lead author of the study.
"Employees who work long hours have a higher risk of stroke than those working standard hours; the association with coronary heart disease is weaker. These findings suggest that more attention should be paid to the management of vascular risk factors in individuals who work long hours."
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We are not at our home and I have to remember that when I begin projects. I was going to put some quarter-scale furniture here but forgot the paint. No matter how good I plan, I always forget something.
I began making the patterns for the QS furniture from the book I purchased. I really like making the furniture. I saw a tutorial today about making a 1:12 old-time clock-radio and I may make one. It's also from mat board and balsa.
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I hope to finish putting the branches on Saturday since we are having dinner guests tomorrow night and I don't anticipate having a lot of time.
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So, it's time to turn in. Hope your day went well and tomorrow is wonderful.
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The Importance of Creating Selfishly
Selfishness and selflessness brush shoulders more than we virtuous folk would like to admit. In the creative sphere, the more we keep to the chest, the more we can give away when the time strikes us. The paradox of creation is such that we can give nothing if we do not shelter it first; if we do not let the darkness or the joy we have to offer percolate in the unnamed parts of our psyche. I might be wrong, but I cannot fathom any other way to create at the universal level without first attending to the hyper-personal and keeping it hidden. What I mean to say is, the straw to break selfishness is selflessness. Everything is everything.
Earl Sweatshirt is selfish. He hid his real self from his music since the onset of his career, since Sly Tendencies all the way to the weeks leading up to Some Rap Songs, where he played alchemist and turned the selfish into the bountiful, gratis, and gratuitous. New York's Leikeli47, too, is selfish. She hides her identity behind a ski mask, which she refers to as her cape as if she were—and she is—a superhero. In an era of oversharing, she keeps the fabric of herself, as we might understand it, beneath a thick fabric. Yet, her music is a tour of her world down to the last chip in the sidewalk. She is selfish, and still, there is nothing we could ask of her. New Jersey's Franky Hill—you've figured—is a selfish man. He was selfish with his demons until he could be selfish no more, until he dropped User, one of the strongest and most bare indie hip-hop albums of 2018.
All of these artists are fiends unto themselves; their vices are privacy and closedness. And yet, they should be regarded as some of the most open and forward rappers currently working. These are the poets of a generation who shout until their throats are raw from announcement. These are the poets that find a way to make every word count when it seems language and demonstration have lost their storied meaning. These artists are striking because they are selfish, and they know it. They tell us as much in their interviews, but also in their music.
Earl became Thebe on Some Rap Songs. Leikeli47 gave us a booming tour of her campuses, her salons, her streets, her subway lines with a gusto that only bubbled on previous releases. Franky Hill spoke truth to his addictive past, breaking the form of rap songs all together to be forthright. None of these watershed creative moments would have come to pass if these artists were not feverishly selfish. We thank them.
For Earl, the prospect of selfishness sounds closer to self-defense. His career has been marked by a jostling with fans. They want Earl Sweatshirt to be this or that—to be crude and dangerous, or depressed and dropping music on their watch—and it seems Earl Sweatshirt simply wants some room to be himself. Not only is Earl aware of this dichotomy, but he also contends with it on Some Rap Songs' "Veins": "It's been a minute since I heard applause / It's been a minute since you seen or heard from me." How to go from Odd Future lyrical son to maligned rapper in the wings, for seemingly no good reason? Be selfish.
"You see a lot of people in purgatory if they can't really be their self, you know what I mean?" Earl mused in a new interview with NPR. "It's a very deeply unhappy thing because you have to go outside and really interact with people as [the Earl Sweatshirt fans demand]... [I'm] giving myself a chance. Like, giving myself time and space and legitimacy to do things like 'Cold Summers' or like 'Eclipse,' just things that are kind of more selfish."
Earl Sweatshirt is selfish. He did not bet on himself with this album; he trusted himself. The difference is a matter of confidence and conceit, and the difference is a matter of producing more songs like "Chum" or making "Eclipse." Earl did not step into a new light with Some Rap Songs, he demanded fans come to see him in a light that had always been on. Considering the astounding critical reception to this album, and how incredibly healthy Earl sounds—his voice is so full and nourished—we have to imagine that basking in his innate light, in his selfishness, was the best choice Earl Sweatshirt could have ever made. We thank him.
"The mask is my best friend," Leikeli47 told me in November. In an incredibly subversive move, 47 keeps her face out of the equation. A clear jab at the demands music places on women, the mask also serves to put a barrier between 47 and her fans—that is, if she lets it. In truth, the mask is 47's saving grace. The one thing she keeps to herself, allows her to give and give to listeners. To suggest that the mask hides her identity would be fruitless because it's all on wax. There is no unturned stone and no Ave uncrossed on her latest offering, Acrylic. Leikeli47 is selfish, but she is not greedy.
"My mask has been extremely therapeutic for me," she explained. "My mask has taken this shy girl that would barely say two words to you outside of it, but when I'm in it, it gives me the ability to just live free, be free, open up. This mask, my cape, has given me new superpowers every day. It still gives me that Clark Kent feeling. That Batman feeling. Shoot, sometimes it gives me that Bane feeling. You feel like a superhero and a villain at times; it's a beautiful thing."
That beautiful feeling, that openness, inspired much of Acrylic. "[I'm] inviting you guys into my world, onto my avenues and onto my streets," she continued. "Acrylic is an invite to a loving place, which is the ghetto. A lot of people, they see our ghettos and they see our hoods as this really bad place where nothing but bad things happen, but the people that you press play on every day come from these places."
Would these invitations and insights exist without the mask? It seems unlikely. We would never set foot on Leikeli47's block, traipse about her campuses, and "walk in and smell the acrylic" if she did not don her mask and keep herself to herself. She creates from the heart and thusly must keep who she appears to be close to the chest, if only because that is the only way she can make music that honestly displays who she is. The mask blanks the canvas and allows her to paint and create as she pleases. Much like Earl, 47 did not step into a new light on Acrylic but invited us to feel her natural radiance. It worked.
As you've figured, Franky Hill is selfish, but he is also a user. The two go hand in hand until they don't. For Hill, his pivotal moment arrived when he came into the consciousness of his own selfishness. It was the toxic, greedy kind that both Earl and Leikeli skirted. He did not like his selfishness; he forced himself to transform it selflessly.
"Let's not be selfish with your demons," Hill told me, describing the major theme of his 2018 album User. "Especially at the place where I'm at, where I can openly express myself. Let's [talk] about things and help somebody, too. Definitely, I was helping myself, too. Even if I'm just talking to myself. Even if I'm just sitting with a candle and a glass of wine listening to the song and going over these emotions, I gotta deal with it myself."
There we have the crux of User, and the crux of creating selfishly: it helps people. The moment Franky confronted and verbalized his demons, he realized he could take that confrontation and extend it as a lesson to his audience. He could free himself and free another person in the same ragged breath. All boats rise with the rising tide of emotional security. "It's hard to deal with your demons, and I'm still overcoming things," he admitted. "It's not a flip of the switch. I feel as though once you get to a point where you can address it, and you can talk about it without feeling like they're winning, tell somebody."
Again, the crux: "tell somebody." We are nothing without our people. We create selfishly to be selfless. "I want people to look at the word 'user' differently," Franky concluded. "Instead of using these things that render temporary joy and escape, let's use friends. Let's use love, let's use God. Most importantly, let's use each other. We really need each other."
There would be a dearth of striking life music without selfish artists. How can art nourish another person if it does not first nourish the creator? As Earl rediscovers and becomes comfortable showcasing Thebe to the world, each time Leikeli47 puts on her mask, and every bare moment on Franky Hill's User, we get closer to these artists as they evolve into themselves. Selfishness in art is not the creation of barriers, but rather the pursuit of truth. It is admirable, it is taxing, and it works. We thank them.


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The official government spokesman for the prosecution in the Mongols case said earlier today that the government has proved that the Mongols Motorcycle Club is a criminal organization. The spokesman also said the government still intends to confiscate the club's patch. So far, 61 of 79 defendants indicted on October 9, 2008 have pled guilty […]
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Government Says Mongols Racket Proven
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Munz Pleads To Count One
December 15, 2009
One of the most senior and respectfully regarded members of the Mongols Motorcycle Club signed a plea deal yesterday. Bill Michael Munz pled guilty to Count One of the Indictment in United States v. Ruben Cavazos, et al. Count One alleges that: "Beginning on a date unknown, and continuing to on or about October 9, […]
Mongols Case Scorecard
October 13, 2009
Here is a summary of the three principal federal cases involving members of the Mongols Motorcycle Club as of today. The three cases are United States versus Cavazos and others in Los Angeles; US versus Maestas and others in Denver; and US versus Christopher Ablett in Oakland. Cavazos Count One Seventy-nine members and associates of […]


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The newest addition to the Wilmington Treatment Center campus greatly enhances the ability of the organization to treat patients, filling a vital need for this North Carolina community. The combination of a specialized treatment unit and outpatient facilities provides a holistic, continuum of care to maximize the potential for effective addiction treatment. Phase 1, a 48-bed new treatment unit built on the existing campus, provides a controlled environment for the intense, initial phase of rehabilitation treatment. The two-story, 31,480 square-foot facility allows for male and female populations to each have their own floor. The building features exam rooms, observation rooms, bedrooms, counseling rooms, a dining area, lounge, nurse station and outdoor recreation area. Much-needed staff amenities are also an integral part of the design, including a large conference room and a fitness room for patients and staff. An abundance of windows bathes the natural material interior finishes in sunlight, creating a calming environment and a sense of well-being.
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Vogue Paris Original 2271; ca. 1970; Christian Dior - Misses' One-Piece Dress. Fitted dress in midi and regular length has round neckline and buttoned down plastron concealing hook and eye center front closing. Seven-eighths length sleeves. Slightly A-line skirt darted into waistline has front zipper closing with center slit. Pockets with welts. Top-stitch trim and purchased belt and dickey.
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Epson.com/connect is known for manufacturing high-quality printers and it has been around for several decades now. It is natural that such a big-name product will attract a large number of people and hence a lot of people are dependent upon this printer to undertake their tasks. The Epson inkjet is a known commodity in the world of printers and it is known for its capability to print a large number of papers in a short period of time. Epson produces a versatile range of printers and its laser printers are known for their top-notch speed and performance. To setup a printer through a device, one needs to first install drivers related to it, this is the only way to form a link between the two devices. Access www.epson.com/connect for the purpose.
A printer works once it is connected with a device such as laptop and desktop. Epson has both the wireless and USB based printer under its belt. Apart from the drivers, the system must also add the machine in its list of recognized devices. This is a procedure which can be tricky sometimes as sometimes the drivers are established automatically, but other times a user has to undertake the tenuous task of installing the drivers.
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The wired version of the printer requires the printer to be plugged in through the USB port. Here is how you can setup Epson printer with USB-
- First, find a space to establish the printer on a blank surface. Make sure that the printer is kept in a clean spot.
- Then, carefully connect the printer's power cord with the electricity board and turn on the printer by pushing the power button.
- Then connect the USB of the printer to the USB port of the laptop or Desktop. The USB port can be located on the either side of the Laptop or on the front or the back of the CPU of a Computer.
- Afterwards, the system will notify you when your printer has been successfully connected.
- The drivers may automatically install upon connection or you can take the manual method to complete the setup of your printer and connect it with your system.
- To undertake the manual method, you must first visit Epson.com/connect and then select your printer model and then later selecting the Operation System version that is placed in your system.
- Once you specify the details given above, a downloadable link will be generated. Click on the link and the download will start as soon as you click on the link.
- The downloading time depends upon the speed of the internet and the performance of your system. Be patient if it takes a bit of time.
- Locate the downloaded file in your system and double click on it. As you will double click on it, files related to the drivers will start loading and the installation of the drivers will complete in a short time.
- Once the drivers are established, check if your printer has been working properly.
There can be cases when even upon successfully downloading the file; there can be issues while completing the installation. It can happen if you have not inserted the correct model number or the downloaded file is corrupt or incomplete. In such cases, you can connect with us and we will provide you with the appropriate solutions.
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By setting up the wireless connection with the printer, you can eliminate the need for a USB cable and conduct your printing operations in a more convenient way. You can also use the USB cable to transform your connection and go ahead. Here is how you can setup the wireless printer using a USB cable-
- First, connect the USB cable of the printer to the port in the system. Once you connect the printer with the system, the drivers may start installing by themselves.
- If the above step doesn't work then go to www.epson.com/connect.
- Once you click on the link, you need to specify your model type and the Operation System version.
- After you have mentioned the essential given above, you then need to click on the "Download drivers" option and a download will start.
- Wait for the download to finish and once the download is finishes, click on the packaged file that is related to the installation of the drivers.
- Wait for the installation to finish and you will have completed the establishment of the drivers in your system.
- Now, to convert the printer into a total wireless connection, you need to setup a wireless print server.
- Setting up a wireless printer server in accordance with the system and the printer require a router and Ethernet cable.
- Place the wireless server in an area which is cohesive and then wait for the system to catch the signal from the wireless print server.
- Connect your wireless print server with the system. Once the connection is establish, you need to connect your printer with the printer server and then connect the server to a router using the Ethernet cable.
- Then go to your wireless printer and switch on the WPS. Once the WPS is connected then you need to insert the model type and specify some other details related to your system when prompted.
- Once the printer recognizes the system. You need to add the device to the list of devices in the system.
- You can do so by going to the Control Panel and then going to the Printers & Fax option.
- From there, you need to find your device by using the "Scan" button. Make sure that the wireless connection is turned in both your printer server and the printer itself.
- Now, you can use your printer from anywhere in the vicinity of the print server.
This is how you can engage the printer in wireless connection. In the recent times, wireless connection has taken over the wired ones and it is only natural to switch from the wired to a wireless connection. For more, you can visit Epson.com/connect
How to install Epson Printer without USB cable
A wireless printer is highly utilitarian and makes for a smooth printing job. This is how you can install Epson printer without USB cable-
- First, you need to establish the drivers in the system. You can do so online.
- Go to www.epson.com/connect and then go to the section where you can install the drivers.
- Specify your model type and then select the Operation System version for which you want to install the drivers.
- Once you have mentioned the model type and the OS version, a downloadable link will be generated.
- Click on the downloadable link and soon your download will start. The download will finish in a short space of time.
- Click on the installation file and the files related to the drivers for the printers. The installation will finish within a short duration.
- Once your drivers are established, you can connect your wireless printer with the system.
- To undertake the task, go to Epson.com/connect and then select the option to register the printer.
- Go through the Software License Agreement and you can continue only if you have agreed to the terms of the Agreement.
- Click on Install and in the next window, the installer will tell you the version of your printer.
- Then later connect your account with the printer and the printer registration will be completed.
- Afterwards, turn on the WPS to initiate the connection between the printer and the system.
- Next, you need to find the SSID. Go to the printer's Control Panel and then use the arrow button to navigate through the Network Settings.
- Then find the SSID. Then specify the network key and the WEP settings.
- Once you have completed the WEP settings and specified the SSID then you can locate the printer through the system.
- Find your IP address and also specify it in the settings of the printer.
- Then go to the Control Panel and click on the Printers and Fax option.
- Then add the device by scanning and clicking on the model of the printer.
- This is how you can setup the wireless printer.
So, this is how you can connect the printer in a number of ways. There can be a number of problems you can encounter while setting up the printer. Apart from the installation issue, you can face the problem of identifying the model and the OS type. And as you can infirm from the pointers given above, setting up a wireless printer requires advance help in terms of locating the WEP, SSID and the network security key, which is also required during some of the occasions. You can also face some troublesome situations even after you have setup the printer. You can find more information about the Epson printer here and you can also download the drivers here after specifying your model number. It must be noted that the printer can't function without the presence of the drivers.


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Georgetown students have certainly earned their reputation as the most prestigious and preppiest in the city. Unfortunately, we are also known for being the least city-savvy. (Vox has even overheard Georgetown seniors confess that after three years in DC, they still do not understand the metro or how else they can get around the wonderful District.
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As picturesque and peaceful as the Georgetown neighborhood is away from the hustle and bustle of downtown DC, the fact that it lacks its own metro stop is a big deterrent for traveling into the city. The good news? There are a myriad of ways to get around using public transportation. During the school year, Georgetown University Transportation Service (GUTS) has buses, which are free for students, that consistently run to both the Dupont Circle and Rosslyn metro stops. If you prefer wheels over rails, the Metrobus and Circulator have routes all throughout the city—and both have fares under $2. Also, be sure to download Uber, which is by far the fastest—and hassle-free—way of getting around the city, if you're willing to spend some more money for the ride.
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There is no question that D.C. is home to the best assortment of museums in the country. Many of these, to the delight of the broke college student, happen to be totally free. Although the Smithsonians and the National Zoo are always classic options, Vox highly recommends mixing it up with the National Portrait Gallery—and be sure to check out the American Cool Exhibit and the Presidential Portrait Collection while you are there. The Crime and Punishment Museum, International Spy Museum, and Newseum are also definite must-sees. Cost of admission? Unfortunately, around $20. But getting to test your espionage skills? Priceless.
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12 Williams Selyem Pinots 87`-97` & 9 Pinots from others 54`-73`
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Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:26 pm
A friend, who had a number of "older" Pinots to open up, along with his lovely winemaker partner, created a fabulous evening in their home to make this an extra special happening.
Fourteen of us enjoyed fantastic food catered from the local Hitching Post Restaurant personally prepared on site by the owners, Frank Ostini [also co-winemaker/ owner for the Hartley-Ostini Hitching Post label] and his wife, Jami and a competent helper. The Ostini`s were also part of the dinner group.
The wines featured 12 Williams Selyem Pinot Noirs from 1987- 1997. These wines were made by Burt Williams who was in attendance along with 6 of the best winemakers in the Santa Barbara County area. Also, there were 9 Pinots from 1954-1973 made by Inglenook, BV, Charles Krug, Hanzell and Martini. We had a great start with 2 champagne roses and an older ABC Chardonnay. The details:
2007 ROEDERER BRUT ROSE- magnum; 66% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay; I was a bit apprehensive as to how good this might be from the vintage bashing I`ve heard, but it only took a brief nose and a small taste to prove me mistaken; this bottle was really good giving up pleasant toasty bright red cherry and red raspberry flavors, having crisp acidity along with an easy medium bodied weight and mouthfeel; it got better in the glass and repeated revisits confirmed it.
NV RUINART BRUT ROSE- our host, his other half and us have had a romance with this exquisite rose for a few years now; it has been a house bubbly for each couple although for us, it had been a couple of months since our last bottle; this picked up the slack much to our delight; the typical abundance of fresh, red fruit with a spicy accent satisfied out olfactory and taste senses; it was rich and full bodied and had some layers of depth to offer more complexity; another great palate prep on top of the Roederer for the Pinot Noirs to follow.
1988 AU BON CLIMAT SANFORD & BENEDICT CHARDONNAY- although this bottle had some oxidized color and notes, the true essence of the amazing bounty of the original product was still evidenced; this one had concentrated pear, apple, stone fruit and citrus notes along with some butterscotch and caramel which was transported in a smooth and lush texture all the way to the back end; still viable and enjoyable and for me a re-visit to one of my favorite all time Chardonnays from this producer.
First flight of 6 WS Pinot Noirs:
1987 WILLIAMS SELYEM SONOMA COUNTY PINOT NOIR- this blend contained some fruit from the little known Barnes Road Vineyard ??? which was never vineyard designated; the color was still free from any effects from age, the nose had really inviting spicy red fruit which continued on in to the taste profile along with some burnt toast, smoke and cola notes; as opposed to a quick hit and out, this just kept getting better and better in the glass; it had a lovely soft texture and enough stuff to stay on at the end; Burt said he was quite surprised at how well this entry level Pinot showed; it was one of my favs of the night as well as other`s.
1988 WILLIAMS SELYEM SONOMA COAST PINOT NOIR- 50% Russian River Valley, 50% Sonoma Coast; the aromatics had some leather, cedar and earthy notes almost suggestive of Brett that gave way to wonderful slightly sweet, lightly spiced red cherry; it was light and easy on the palate and on its own, a pleasant drink and not flawed.
1990 WILLIAMS SELYEM ROCHIOLI VINEYARD PINOT NOIR- Burt had mentioned to me before that this was a strange vintage which followed a few seasons of drought even though there had been some rain in late 1989; as such, he felt this wine didn`t have as much going for it in comparison to all of the consistently great Pinots from this vineyard which was planted in 1969; Burt commented "this was and my best vineyard"; this was a very good wine showing little signs of aging in the color or taste; it gave up wonderful clove enriched cranberry cherry fruit that was a bit briary; this bottle also got better with time and raspberry and red cherry came in late to embellish the experience; this wine was light and easy and silky smooth and preferred by some for WOTN.
1991 WILLIAMS SELYEM OLIVET LANE VINEYARD PIONT NOIR- unfortunately it was corked.
1992 WILLIAMS SELYEM ALLEN VINEYARD PINOT NOIR- amazingly youthful from its dark red purple color on, this bottle was lively, energetic and beautifully balanced; it had delicious spicy red and black fruit notes with black raspberry being most prominent; round and seamless, fantastic mouthfeel and length contributed to the greatness of this wine; my #1 WOTN as I vacillated between this and the 87` when it came to time to declare; a winner among many winners.
1993 WILLIAMS SELYEM RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY PINOT NOIR- this was a strange bottle for me; after noticing the brown rim around the edge, the nose had a really offensive veggie character, but then the taste would have nothing of it and gave only pure pleasure; it was full bodied and equally full of tasty mature red fruit that just kept unfolding; past mid palate, there was more coming in and hanging on for a grand climax; I kept going back to check if the nose would blow off and it never did even a smidgen; I forgot the nose and drink it.
Second flight of 6 WS Pinot Noirs:
1993 WILLIAMS SELYEM OLIVET LANE VINEYARD PINOT NOIR- this vineyard was first planted in 1973-74; the color was a light to medium red and the nose offered very pleasant spicy red and black cherry fruit; again, the WS wines are hallmarked by wonderful mouthfeel and this one followed suit; a very mellow and graceful wine with enough goodness to please.
1994 WILLIAMS SELYEM SONOMA COAST PINOT NOIR- composed of fruit from the south Sonoma Coast, Hirsch and Summa Vineyards; dark red in color, this still has a youthful vitality and gets off in a big way with a serious dollop of spice and then bright red fruit; more spice builds on more spice, more so than I can ever remember any of the WS wines having although a spicy characteristic was certainly one of the common threads; fresh red fruit stood out as well as the silky soft texture; I loved this bottle and am happy to have some in the cellar as is the case for many of these other gems.
1995 WILLIAMS SELYEM SONOMA COAST PINOT NOIR- with a still youthful medium red color, the aromatics were simply magnificent; again, there was an abundance of cola and spice to support the red raspberry, red cherry and surprisingly some blueberry fruit showed up; it had lovely balance, feel and length; great bottle.
1996 WILLIMAS SELYEM HIRSCH VINEYARD PINOT NOIR- another still youthful wine with so much going on; for me, it was the KIND; it was just perfect in weight, fruit and spice compliments, feel and finish; there was a perfect blend of strawberry, red raspberry and red cherry all easily identified and hanging in there all the way to the back end; the soft and smooth texture added to the enjoyment of the tastiness; definitely, one of my favs on the night and a candidate for WOTN along with the 87` and 92`.
1997 WILLIAMS SELYEM HIRSCH VINEYARD PINOT NOIR- medium dark red color; talc and baking spices accent the red and black cherry with a strong hint of maraschino as well; there was a distinct difference between this and the 96`, both super good and different; this bottle was in beautiful balance, had that classic silky texture and a sustained finish.
1997 WILLIAMS SELYEM SONOMA COUNTY PINOT NOIR- comprised of a healthy percentage of fruit from the stellar Summa Vineyard, the nose on this bottle had an uncharacteristic mustiness that I kept going back to check in to see if it had dissipated and it did not; fortunately there was none in the taste profile which was redolent of fresh and ripe red and black fruit with black cheery most prevalent; my first thought about the mustiness was it was sulfur, but I`ve never had a Brut wine that did and when present, it usually blows off; I remember Burt has mentioned numerous times he used VERY little SO2 if any in his wines so I avoided asking the question and enjoyed the tastiness.
Third flight of 5 assorted aged Pinots:
As with all of the older wines that follow, there is something to be said about the magnificence of these wines in their own right; it just requires one to have greater appreciation for what that translates to and not expect them to be what we are so accustomed to in wines so much younger.
1954 INGLENOOK NAPA VALLEY PINOT NOIR- this vintage marked the 75th anniversary of the winery and was made during the years of John Daniel who during the celebration historically announced the motto, "Pride, not Profit'; this bottle showed its maturity with a quite aged brown purple color as well as almost beyond tertiary dried red and dark fruit accented with coffee and dark chocolate notes; I was proud to have a sip of this wine.
1965 BEAULIEU VINEYARD "BEAUMONT" NAPA VALLEY PINOT NOIR- I`m assuming this was made by the iconic Andre` Tchelistcheff as he did not retire until 1973; this bottle was almost maple in color, had a considerable amount of earthiness along with tertiary flavors of dried prunes and figs.
1965 CHARLES KRUG PETER MONDAVI FAMILY NAPA VALLEY PINOT NOIR- I did not notice the label to see if this came from their vineyards in Carneros, but I suspect it was since that was their primary if not solo source for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in those days; this bottle was quite aged from the color and taste profile which reminded me of a dry version of Welch`s grape juice commonly used for communion when I was a child.
1965 HANZELL VINEYARDS MAYACAMAS MOUNTAINS SONOMA PINOT NOIR- this was the year the Zellerbach family sold their winery to the Day family so I presume it was made by the original owner`s winemaker, Brad Webb; the vines were planted in 1953 using the Martin Ray [Mount Eden] clone; the fruit for this vineyard was first vinified in 1957; it had an impressive nose that suggested anything other than over the hill and out; the fruit was more of dried cranberry cherry with a bit of sweetness; by mid palate, the fruit started to dissipate and within a few minutes, it just disappeared and some funky stuff took over; at least I got an early nice dose.
1966 LOUIS M. MARTINI SPECIAL SELECTION CALIFORNIA MOUNTAIN PINOT NOIR- the nose was mindful of Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel with spice and pepper notes and there was a touch of blueberry present; it would have been a major stretch to call it Pinot Noir in a blind tasting.
Fourth flight of 4 aged Pinots:
1968 BEAULIEU VINEYARDS "BEAUMONT" NAPA VALLEY PINOT NOIR- this bottle had some briary and metallic character that stood out in the aroma as well as the taste; the fruit was more on the wild side with dried blackberry and black raspberry; it finished with more of the metallic notes.
1969 LOUIS M. MARTINI SPECIAL SELECTION CALIFORNIA MOUNTAIN PINOT NOIR- 12% abv.; a better offering than the previous 1966 in that everything is blown up and expanded with an immense amount of aromatics and tastes; decent tertiary plum, black cherry and blackberry fruit stood out.
1969 BEAULIEU VINEYARDS "BEAUMONT" NAPA VALLEY PINOT NOIR- more of the metallic, steely notes are apparent here as with the 68`; also, I got some chocolate, coffee laden dried dark fruit.
1973 CHARLES KRUG PETER MONDAVI FAMILY NAPA VALLEY PINOT NOIR- the youngster of the last 9 wines and it actually had more going for it than most of the others; it still showed its age in the color and taste, but gave up smoke inundated dried black currant, black cherry and cranberry fruit holding on for a longer finish.
This was q super night shared with some of my favorite people on the planet. A few of the other highlights on the evening included great, freshly prepared food, a well thought out table setting, expertly organized tasting, plenty of pours for each and enough good wines to make up for some that were not so great.
There were at least 6 of the 12 bottles of Williams Selyem Pinots that shined ever so brightly and 3 more that on their own would have stood up and been counted in any setting. To have Burt at the table was an added treat and for some of us, it provided a valuable dialogue for education and edification.
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By Michael Posencheg, M.D.
Dr. Michael Posencheg is the Associate Chief Medical Officer of Value Improvement at Penn Medicine and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also an Improvement Advisor for the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, where he has been working closely with The Change Foundation's Changing CARE project teams as they implement change ideas through experience based co-design.
In general, people don't like change. We don't like it in our personal lives, and we certainly don't like it in our professional lives. What we do like, is to do what we know, and we find it personally fulfilling to keep doing what we know until we're good at it. We're creatures of habit.
So when change that will impact us is planned, and we're not involved in the process, we find it unsettling, and the change is much less likely to succeed.
Change is necessary for improvement
But we need change to improve outcomes in healthcare. Without it, nothing would ever get better.
Our patients' outcomes are created by systems – the combination of people, processes, and items working together toward a common goal. Paul Batalden, a leader in healthcare systems, said, "Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets." If you want to get different results, you have to fundamentally change your system. Otherwise, you will do the same thing over and over again, and nothing will get better.
People react to change with fear and resistance
Change introduces uncertainty, though, and most people react to that with fear and resistance. What was once comfortable and known becomes now uncertain. This is especially true when we're asked to do something different, but we're not sure why and we haven't been asked for our opinion about the change. When that's the case, we're much less likely to want to come along.
The Psychology of Change
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) has thought long and hard about this problem. In their recent white paper, The Psychology of Change1, the authors recognize that:
"Improvement Science has given health care improvers the framework and the skills to understand variation, study systems, build learning, and determine the best evidence-based interventions ("what") and implementation strategies ("how") to achieve the desired outcomes. Yet, health care improvers worldwide still struggle with the adaptive side of change, which relates to unleashing the power of people ("who") and their motivations ("why") to advance and sustain improvement — two commonly cited reasons for the failure of improvement initiatives."
Furthermore, they state that the way to engage people in accepting and sustaining change is to "activate their agency" – that is, help people obtain the ability to choose to act with purpose.
To do this, improvers should engage improvement teams in each of these five interrelated domains:
- Unleash Intrinsic Motivation
- Co-Design People-Driven Change
- Co-Produce in Authentic Relationships
- Distribute Power
- Adapt in Action
While all 5 of these domains and the principles they communicate are important, I would like to specifically mention two of them.
First, it is clear that extrinsic motivators like carrots and sticks have not been shown to consistently lead to change. The concept of unleashing intrinsic motivation involves providing a motivating reason for change, the why, using storytelling or public narrative. When you give the change a purpose, it is much more motivating than a reward.
Second, it is very demoralizing to hear about a change after decisions have already been made. The opinion of those carrying out the change (our staff) or are the object of the change (our patients) are so important to the process. In this way, you get a different perspective and, at the same time, motivate your staff and patients to be receptive to change. This is the principle behind the domain of Co-Design People Driven Change or, as I like to say, "Nothing about us without us!"
Co-designing change with those involved in it
I have had the privilege and honor to work with The Change Foundation and the four project teams engaged in the Changing CARE collaborative over the past year. The work of these motivated teams has been around improving family caregiver experience as they interact with the health system and improve the capacity of the health system to support them.
To accomplish this, they have used Experience-Based Co-Design (EBCD)2 to develop and implement their change ideas. On the surface, this approach may seem that it only involves co-designing change ideas. From what I have experienced working with these teams, the approach they have used truly embodies all of the key domains IHI has identified to activate agency.
From the first time I met with them in Toronto, I have been overwhelmed by the level of excitement and engagement. The energy around their change ideas and impact they have had and expect to have is contagious.
Do you know why?
Patients and their caregivers, providers, and administrators have all been involved along the way, co-designing interventions from initial conception, through testing, all the way to implementation.
Along the way, they have produced authentic relationships, distributed power, unleashed intrinsic motivation, and, lastly, they are adapting in action with each successive PDSA cycle.
To see how the EBCD approach in practice impacts all domains of the Psychology of Change has been incredibly moving for me. It is no wonder that the experience of healthcare is changing in these partner organizations.
Always remember that co-design aims to involve everyone who is going to be impacted by the change. In other words: Nothing about us without us!
1Hilton K, Anderson A. IHI Psychology of Change Framework to Advance and Sustain Improvement. IHI White Paper. Boston, Massachusetts: Institute for Healthcare Improvement; 2018. (Available at ihi.org).
2Donetto, Sara, et al. "Experience-based co-design and healthcare improvement: realizing participatory design in the public sector." The Design Journal Vol 18.2 (2015): 227-248.


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Mild chili recipe using ingredients in your pantry and fridge right now! Instructions for your Crockpot, stovetop, or Ninja Foodi pressure cooker so dinner is perfect.
Who doesn't love a hearty mild chili recipe you can spice up in separate bowls for those daring to go the distance??! 😉 We do!! I think we probably have Ninja Foodi chili for dinner about once a week. (originally published 5/19, affiliate links present)
Homemade chili topped with cheddar cheese and sour cream, inside potatoes or spooned on top of a bed of rice is our favorite easy dinner. Let me share where our whole chili journey began….
- When I first started blogging way back in 2012 I made this 5 ingredient crock pot chili recipe that was a huge hit!
It is not only a mild chili recipe, but one with very few ingredients for those busy mom days!
Still to this day I use that as a base and tweak things from there. Like this one I found in the Mealthy cookbook here. I used their spices, minus the chili powder, and added things like the can of diced tomatoes we always like to make it a bit chunkier.
That's the thing with recipes. You can make all of them your own. Most of the time when you're searching for something to make, you don't have to make it exactly as stated, I never do. My mom hates onions with a passion so she'd always omit those, where I think they're necessary in everything!
- The same goes with our slow cooker chili recipe with Manwich that you can make as spicy or mild as you want.
Here are the directions to make slow cooker chili:
- Precook your ground beef or sausage and drain – Can you put raw ground beef in a slow cooker? My short answer is no. You always want to make sure your meat is browned and drained before adding it in with your other ingredients.
- Add all other ingredients – Once everything is in there give it a good stir so everything melds together while it's cooking. Do you add water to chili? It depends on the recipe but you will need liquid. I'd opt for beef broth vs. water for way more flavor. Then close your lid.
- Set your time – I recommend using low for all crockpot recipes. The whole point of a slow cooker is to cook everything SLOOOOoooooW so don't rush it. The flavor will be better the longer it's in there.
How to make Instant Pot chili?
First off this is my method of choice! Whether you have an Instant Pot, Crockpot Express, Power Pressure Cooker XL, or Mealthy it's just the way to go.
- If you have a Ninja Foodi you can go an extra step with their air crisp lid and even make this cheesy chili mac version!
This is how quick and easy it is:
- Turn your pot to saute and add your olive oil, meat and onions (bell peppers could be added too). Cook until meat is no longer pink. Then turn off.
- Add all other ingredients and stir.
- Close your pressure cooker lid and steam valve.
- Set to high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Quick release and done!
- Remember to top with cheese, sour cream chives and more!
What can I add to chili for flavor?
We have quite a few spices in the recipe card below but here are a few more to try:
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Seasoned salt like Lawry's
- Chili seasoning mix
- Pepper
- Chili powder and cayenne pepper can be added for heat
- If you're making this mild chili recipe but 1 person in your house likes it spicy just add a bit in their bowl only so everyone is happy.
Some have been known to add a bit of honey or dry sherry to the mix too to make it sweet! Others use carbonated soda instead of water or broth to thin it out.
How can you thicken chili?
- Add a few tablespoons of cornmeal or polenta!
Ingredients needed to make Ninja Foodi chili (or using any other method listed)
- Meat
- I like 1/2 lb. ground sausage and 1/2 lb. ground beef
- Could use ground turkey
- Chopped onion
- Olive oil
- Can of diced tomatoes
- Can of black beans
- Sometimes I add a can of kidney beans too
- Beef broth
- Can of tomato sauce
- Garlic, minced
- Cumin
- Salt
- Garlic salt
- Paprika
- Oregano
What do you eat with chili?
We serve it on top of these two things:
Best sides to serve on chili night:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Or add a bit into the mix at the end to make it creamy!
- Diced chives
- Tortilla chips – these are the best for scooping
What if you want to make stovetop chili?
NO Problem!!
- Just use a large pot on the stove, set to medium heat and add meat, onions and olive oil.
- Once that is browned add all other ingredients, stir, and reduce heat to low.
- Cover pot and allow to cook for at least 10 minutes stirring intermittently so it doesn't get overheated on the bottom.
- 20 minutes on very low heat is ideal for the flavors to really become enhanced.
- Then serve!!
I actually add 1/4 tsp. of chili powder to this classic chili recipe myself. It still stays mild in my opinion but adds a bit of wow. If you are very sensitive to all spices then omit completely. Then make chili stuffed peppers or 3 bean chili and enjoy!!
Mild Chili Recipe
- 1 can black beans 15 oz, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes 15 oz.
- 1 lb ground beef or 1/2 lb. ground sausage and 1/2 beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/2-1 c beef broth more for a thinner chili
- 1 can tomato sauce 8 oz.
- If using a pressure cooker set to saute and add olive oil, diced onions, and meat. Cook until no longer pink. Turn pot off. If using stovetop do this in a pot on med. heat. Slow cooker method needs meat precooked so use a skillet and then put cooked meat into your Crockpot.
- Add all other ingredients into your pot and stir. On a pressure cooker close lid and steam valve. Set to pressure cook, high, for 10 minutes. Then do a quick release. If on stovetop put on low with lid ajar and allow to simmer for 10-15 min. stirring intermittently so it doesn't burn on bottom.
- The slower and longer it cooks the more the flavors will be enhanced. So, using your slow cooker is a great method. Just add cooked meat and all other ingredients, stir, and set on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Do not cook on stovetop longer than 20 minutes on low.
- Serve immediately topped with cheese, sour cream and chives!


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Just 15 years ago, the Isle of Scalpay became the latest in a long line of smaller islands whose commerce and community received a big boost brought about by the opening of a bridge linking them to their larger neighbours.
Covering a compact 2.5 square miles in total, this little island is a hotbed of Hebridean industry – playing host to fisheries and fishing fleets across the centuries as well as being home to generations of artisanal makers producing items from Harris Tweed to Scalpay linens and even the traditional Scalpay jersey – knitted using only Harris wool.
Cross over to the island to see a thriving Hebridean community in action, and explore the land that these islanders love so much that they have managed to put up a strong resistance to the ever present problem of depopulation – with numbers holding steady and continuing to match those of more than a century ago.
Sound of Taransay
The Sound of Taransay lies between the main west coast of Harris and the beautiful island of Taransay.
Follow the circular walk through machair and moorland past the Eilean Glas lighthouse at the island's eastern tip, taking care to watch out for wildlife such as seals, otters and even eagles along the way.
The lighthouse site itself is one of the original Northern Light Houses and as such dates back to 1789. However the original tower was replaced in the early 19th Century by a Stevenson structure, now painted in the traditional red and white stripe that has come to be known and loved equally by seafarers and lovers of seascapes.
If you prefer your exploration with less exertion, choose a scenic drive round the Scalpay roads, not missing the manse built on the site of the home that one provided shelter to Bonnie Prince Charlie as he fled after his defeat at Culloden.
Other highlights include the sheltered North and South Piers, which make the island so popular with fishing fleets and were once the preferred place to put ashore for many herring men of the Hebrides during the heyday of this island industry.
When you've discovered all that the great outdoors has to offer in the Scalpay area, then come along to the Community Shop and sample the delights of the award winning Norh Harbour Bistro, where a warm welcome awaits.
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Los Angeles - Kanye West is "proud" of Caitlyn Jenner but still gets confused with Caitlyn's previous name.
The father-of-one made a slip-up during an interview with SHOWstudio and accidentally referred to Caitlyn as Bruce, which is what she was known as before her transition.
Telling a story about the former athlete, he said: "And Bruce just got off the exit sign and drove as fast as he wanted to.
"Oh I'm sorry it's disrespectful to use that name. I'm still getting acquainted with what's politically correct and what's not politically correct.
"It's new, it's modern - you know what I mean? This is like Roman times bro, it's like this time we have on Earth, this 100 years, it's really the beginning of the future."
Meanwhile the All Day rapper shot down critics of his wife, Kim Kardashian West's step-parent following her gender transition earlier this year and said he is thrilled to be part of the perception-changing family.
He said: "Fuck what people say, fuck what people think. I feel proud to be in a family that has so many people breaking ground for the generations to come.
"I feel proud that ... I could be next to a wave of thought of 'this is who I am'. And that is all I'm about. To let your life be controlled by public opinion would be like asking to sit in traffic for the rest of your life."
Here's the full interview, but watch Kanye's verbal slip-up at 1:04:00