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At the point when Sally Burky began arranging her wedding, she realized she needed to incorporate something extraordinary in the function.
In the same way as other brides-to-be, Burky went to Pinterest for some motivation.
"I was searching for different options other than bouquets and puppies popped up on Pinterest. I thought how neat it would be to not only have puppies, but adolescent, and senior dogs as well!" Burky told PEOPLE.
The thought was an ideal fit for the Ozark, Missouri dental right hand and her better half.
"I've always had a soft spot for animals, but it was after I rescued a pit bull puppy, that we [Sally and her now-husband] started dating. He treated him so well, and that's when I knew, he was the one," she said.
"Now Tank, (the pit puppy) lives with us on our family farm as a happy 9-year-old. Since we've been together we have always fostered, taken in rescues, and spread the word of adoption."
Rather than pups or flower bundles, Burky picked to have her bridesmaids convey older shelter dogs down the aisle.
The majority of the mutts originated from Haven of the Ozarks, a creature salvage that Burky regularly gives to and visits.
"I have been donating to Haven for the last 8 years, and try to drive down to Cassville 3-4 times a year but will attend their local adoption events near our home if I don't have the time to make the trip," the 29-year-old bride said, adding that she first heard of Haven of the Ozarks when the rescue helped her find homes for two neglected dogs.
"Seeing their sanctuary and how each one of their volunteers treats the animals made me feel so confident that this was the rescue I was going to support."
On the big day, seeing the sanctuary pooches descend the path had a touching emotional and passionate impact on Burky and her visitors.
"It was incredible. I was already emotional from having our first look with my now husband, and then seeing the dogs being unloaded … I just couldn't hold back the tears," Burky said.
"They were tears of happiness that they were here to be a part of my day, and, in some way, I was a part of their day too. I wanted to show what sweet and well-behaved animals the Haven has to offer as companions for individuals and families."
Burky's exceptional decision was a triumph, a significant number of the canines who participated in her wedding — dogs who were experiencing difficulty discovering homes — have now been embraced out to adoring families.
The bride and groom likewise gathered gifts for the country rescue organization on their big day.


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The Google Nexus 5 is widely expected to launch in the coming days, with a raft of Google Nexus 5 rumours suggesting the eagerly awaited handset will run Android 4.4 KitKat alongside a range of premium components.
With images of the Nexus 5 appearing all over the internet in the last month,
Further indicating a rapidly approaching Nexus 5 launch, Google recently let slip on the upcoming phone, accidentally listing the Google Nexus 5 on the Google Play store. The phone's premature arrival was hastily removed.
Set to line up alongside the recently unveiled new Nexus 7, the Google Nexus 5 will seemingly land with Android 4.4 in tow, while recent Google Nexus 5 leaks have claimed the phone will not only be manufacturered by LG, but feature a spec markedly similar to that of the LG G2. The phone has even been caught on camera at Google's HQ.
With the Google Nexus 5 release date now expected to be just a matter of days, or indeed hours away, latest Google Nexus 5 rumours have suggested the phone will bring a larger screen, bumped up specs and a thinner form factor to boot.
We've rounded up all the Google Nexus 5 gossip for you in one place, saving you having to trawl the web for any news of the next Google smartphone. We will be updating this page too, so bookmark it now to keep up to date.
Google Nexus 5 Release Date
Latest reports have pegged the Google Nexus 5 release date as anywhere between October 31 and November 5. Although not having come from official avenues, the tipped Halloween arrival would fit with past Nexus launches and see the Nexus 5 look to capitalise on the pre-Christmas shopping rush.
Claimed unnamed sources have stated: "The next Nexus phone should arrive sometime in October, possibly around October 31." This would see the phone land just weeks after the LG G2 release date.
Although there has, as yet, been no official word from Google as to when the Nexus 5 will be released, this is just one of several reports which have suggested that an October arrival is on the cards, given added backing to the claims. Given the Nexus 5 could be just days arrival, recent Google Nexus 4 price cuts have suggested that the search giant is already preparing for its next flagship phone. What's more, retailers have already started pulling the Google Nexus 4 from shelves.
Back in May, both Phones 4u and Carphone Warehouse reportedly stopped selling the Nexus 4, then in July the Nexus 4 disappeared from the Carphone Warehouse site entirely. Having a quick scan of all the UK network providers, the Nexus 4 is conspicuously absent, only listed as out of stock on the O2 website, and completely missing from the rest.
Google Nexus 5 Specs
The Google Nexus 5 will improve on the existing specs of the Nexus 4 with recent rumours pointing to a considerable jump in performance. A 5-inch OLED 1920 x 1080p Full HD display is said to be making the cut, upgrading the current 4.7-inch 1280 x 768p resolution screen.
Processor-wise the Google Nexus 5 should pack a 2.3GHZ Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM. There should also be the option of 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of internal storage, probably lacking microSD card expansion like the existing flagship.
New Nexus 5 benchmarks emerged mid-September, revealing that Google's next flagship will offer quite the graphical grunt. Leaked GFXBench benchmark results saw the Nexus 5 eclipse the Sony Xperia Z1 and HTC One to draw with the iPhone 5S.
With a hearty 3300mAH Lithium Polymer battery reportedly in tow, the Google Nexus 5 should also have a 16-megapixel rear camera and Full 1080p HD video recording capabilities as well. Up front there is expected to be a 2.1-megapixel snapper for video calling and all those selfies.
As with the Nexus 4, we expect the next Google smartphone to have NFC, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, but with 4G LTE compatibility added.
A recent Android 4.4 KitKat leak also suggested that the Nexus 5 will support wireless charging, just like its Nexus 4 predecessor.
Google Nexus 5 News
Over the past month, pictures of the Nexus 5 have been appearing more rapidly online, with the first sighting of the phone caught on camera in the hands of a Google employee outside the company's Mountain View HQ (above).
Early in September, the first official looking images of the Nexus 5 emerged, showing a smartphone with an ultra-thin bezel reminiscent of the LG G2 design as seen below. This was followed by fresh images of the Nexus 5 being used out in the world, again showing off the slim bezel, strong Nexus branding down the back of the device and prominent rear camera housing.
Apparently the phone was snapped whilst a rather absent-minded Google employee left the upcoming flagship charging at a bar. According to the report, the screen is only "OK".
Kicking off October with a bang, another image of the Nexus 5 leaked online accompanied by some initial impressions of the smartphone.
Having worked with Google to create the Nexus 4, LG stated back in May that it wouldn't be producing the Nexus 5, preferring to focus on promoting its own branded smartphone lines rather than stock Android devices. "The Nexus 4 was a great success despite the production problems for us and Google," said Kim Wong, VP of LG Mobile in Europe. "However, we do not need such a marketing success again."
The South Korean manufacturer believes that the launch of the Google Nexus 5 under the LG umbrella would detract from its own line of smartphones, especially the recently unveiled LG G2.
Now, retailers have already started letting consumers register their interest in the unconfirmed phone, with official looking press renders of the phone doing the rounds, showing off a phone with an 8-megapixel rear-mounted camera that will be further enhanced by optical-image-stabilisation.
Despite LG stating that it would not be partnering with Google to produce the Nexus 5 despite a strong relationship, latest reports have seemingly put LG back in the picture. What's more, LG representatives have hinted heavily to TrustedReviews that they will be in the driving seat of the Nexus 5, teasing that we will be seeing the phone "very soon."
Elsewhere, further Google Nexus 5 rumours have put production duties in the hands of Asus, which already produces its Nexus 7 tablet, or Samsung, with whom Google worked with for the Nexus 10.
Google Nexus 5 Rumours
Although it was widely thought that the Google Nexus 5 would be the first device to run Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, especially as Google chose to launch the new Nexus 7 with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, the arrival of Android 4.4 Kit Kat has changed these beliefs.
While Android 4.3 introduced several new features like Restricted Profiles, Android 4.4 is expected to be a more comprehensive overhaul, potentially showcasing the processing prowess of the Nexus 5 when it launches later this year.
Google Nexus 5 Price
Seeing as Google chose to stay close to the price points set by the first-generation Nexus 7 with its new 7-inch slate, we expect the search engine giant to follow the same path with the Nexus 5.
Although the Full HD screen may well push these price tags a little higher, when the phone was teased on the Google Play Store, it was accompanied by a $349 price tag.
Latest Google Nexus 5 price leaks, attributed to an anonymous tipster, have claimed that the upcoming handset will run eager owners less than £200 at launch, a price which would see it gain a major advantage over the rival HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4.
Although a US Google Nexus 5 price has been provided so far, the claimed $299 and $399 fees for the 16GB and 32GB versions of the phone equate to roughly £186 and £248 respectively.
Read more: Budget iPhone 5C release date, news, rumours, price and pictures.

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First up on our list of Local SuperHuman-itarian's is the organization Power To Be Adventure Therapy; which focuses on building brighter futures for kids and families who need it the most. Make sure to watch my TedxKids@BC talk on Saturday September 17th, between2:00pm – 2:45pm.
Power to Be:
Power To Be Adventure Therapy Society provides inclusive outdoor recreation programs to enhance the health and quality of life for youth and families living with special needs in British Columbia.
Since its inception in 1998, Power To Be Adventure Therapy Society (Power To Be), a registered charity, has been enhancing the health and quality of life for youth and families living with special needs in British Columbia.
Guided by a focus on health, education, and community, we at Power To Be believe that outdoor activity is a source of inspiration, regardless of a person's circumstances. From innovative adaptive recreation programs for youth and families living with a disability, to multi-day wilderness expeditions designed for youth at risk and those living with a life threatening illness, our collaborative community approach equips participants with the self-confidence they need to discover and develop competencies in personal health, environmental education, leadership, and community responsibility.
….a kid living with cancer the chance to be a kid again
….a troubled teen an opportunity to grow in nature
….a person the opportunity to get out of their wheelchair and into a sea kayak
Power To Be: http://www.powertobe.ca/?pid=about_
Pledge Page can be found via CanadaHelps
– http://www.canadahelps.org/GivingPages/GivingPage.aspx?gpID=14417


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Andi Far From Home
Circle C Stepping Stones Book 6
For readers ages 7-10.
When Fresno is hit with an unexpected outbreak of deadly scarlet fever, Andi Carter is scared. Her town friends are getting sick and school is closed until it passes. Far from the danger, at least Andi has her horse Taffy and plenty of work on the Circle C ranch to distract her.
But is she really safe? First one ranch hand, then two, and then her brother Mitch fall ill. Mother is convinced that the only way to protect Andi from this terrible disease is to send her far away to fussy Aunt Rebecca in San Francisco.
The noisy city and Aunt Rebecca's bossy ways may be worse than scarlet fever. But then Andi has an idea that might help save her friends back home . . .
The Volumes in the Circle C Stepping Stones Series:
- Andi Saddles Up (Book 1)
- Andi under the Big Top (Book 2)
- Andi Lassos Trouble (Book 3)
- Andi to the Rescue (Book 4) and forthcoming in 2018:
- Andi Dreams of Gold (Book 5)
- Andi Far from Home (Book 6)
About the Author
Susan K. Marlow is always on the lookout for a new story, whether she's writing books, teaching writing workshops, or sharing what she's learned as a homeschooling mom. The author of the Circle C Adventures series and the Circle C Beginnings series, Susan enjoys relaxing on her fourteen-acre homestead in the great state of Washington.
Table of Contents
New Words
1. Indian Camp
2. Scarlet Fever
3. Ranch Holiday
4. Epidemic!
5. Off to the City
6. Too Many Rules
7. A New Friend
8. Sunday Outing
9. Lands End
10. Surprise Supper Guest
11. Shakeup
12. Good-bye, San Francisco
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Dogs are very popular pets among the general population, and there are a lot of great dogs out there that love attention from people and other animals. However, as friendly as most dogs are, there is always a risk that something may go wrong, even if your dog doesn't seem like the type to get aggressive. Here are some ways to avoid getting into dog bite insurance settlements by preventing your dog from biting someone out of fear, anger or any other reason.
The first step in protecting yourself and your dog is to invest in canine liability insurance in case there is an incident that is out of your control. There is enough to be stressed about if Fluffy bites someone; don't let your bank account be one of your primary concerns.
Another important thing to do is to make sure you understand your dog and stay alert when out in public. If you know that your dog can get possessive, don't let someone around him while he is eating or playing with a toy. Be aware of other dogs if you are out for a walk, as you don't know how they may react to your dog. In the event that dog bite insurance settlements may happen, make sure that you get coverage for your dog.


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There are a lot of reasons why you'd want to wear a night guard. They're used a lot more often than you'd think, too, with quite a few adults utilizing them on a nightly basis. But do you know if you need one? Or how to spot the signs that tell you that you might?
We want to help make this clear for you so that there's no question on when these can help you and your teeth. That's why we put this post together – to help you out with this as much as possible.
What do they do?
The primary reason that you'll have a Dentist recommend a night guard is to help prevent damage if you grind your teeth during your sleep. You'd be surprised at how common this is, and how even more common it is to see how many adults don't take care of this. It results in broken, smooth tooth surfaces that aren't effective any longer.
How do they help?
A night guard helps because it prevents your teeth from grinding against each other all night long. A night guard can also fight TMJ, a disorder where the joint between your jawbone and skull becomes irritated due to misalignment or pressure.
Here at Chalfont Dentistry in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, our goal is to help you have the best oral health possible. That includes teeth that are fully healthy and functional. If you have any questions about night guards or want to learn more about the process, call us today at 215-660-3636.


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Lion brings with it two great new features for merging files or folders into a single folder. These can be a big time saver when organizing your files.
Grouping files or folders into a single folder
If you have several files or folders that you'd like to put into a new folder, you can now do this without first creating the folder.
First select the files and folders that you'd like to add to the new folder. Remember that holding ⌘ while clicking will allow you to select muliple items.
Now right click on one of the items you've selected, and choose NEW FOLDER FROM SELECTION from the the drop-down list.
A new folder will appear containing the selected items. Just name the folder, and you're all set.
Merging folders with the same name
In previous versions of OS X, copying a folder to a location that already contained a folder with the same name would result in two options: replace the existing folder, or stop.
Lion added a third option: the ability to merge the contents of the two folders into a single folder with the original name. The trick to this feature, though, is that it doesn't work if you click and drag the folder to the new location.
First select the folder you wish to copy or move. Now copy the folder by choosing EDIT, COPY from the Finder menu, or by pressing ⌘-c. Now select the new location and choose EDIT, PASTE, or press ⌘-v. Choose MERGE from the dialog that appears, an the contents of both folders will be merged in the exising folder.
This is a copy, not a move, so the folder you copied and all of its contents will still be in its original location as well. Also, remember that this only works if both folders have the exact same names.
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How to score a spot at the Avengers: Infinity War red carpet event
The queue to catch Robert Downey Jr and Benedict Cumberbatch in person begins Apr 16, 7am at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Hall B.
You've read the big Avengers news. Here's how to score a spot on the Red Carpet Fan Event of Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War to meet Robert Downey Jr, Benedict Cumberbatch, Karen Gillan and director Joe Russo.
This free event will be held on Apr 16, 7.30pm at Marina Bay Sands' Event Plaza, located at the outdoor promenade overlooking Marina Bay. The queuing, however, begins at 7am at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Hall B.
You will need to provide a photo ID, full name and contact number in person during registration for a non-transferable wristband and a paper slip detailing your admission time and entry points to the Event Plaza.
Those below the age of 13 have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and all parties have to be registered.
While waiting, fans can head to Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Hall A, to catch Marvel Studios' Avengers: Age of Ultron and Captain America: Civil War. Food and beverages will be sold before the Red Carpet Fan Event starts at 7.30pm.
You're not advised to bring too many things with you as there will be security and bag checks at the expo halls and Event Plaza. But you might want to bring along a raincoat because come rain or shine, the event, like Celine Dion's heart, will go on.
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From the California Department of Water Resources:
This week's Water Plan eNews includes the following:
Governor asking Californians to make July Water Smart Month
Agenda posted for follow-up to Water Plan objectives
Tribal governments invited to sessions for updated Climate
Adaptation Strategy
Two new online sources offering information on California's
First draft of Delta Science Plan is ready for public
California's irrigation systems get a close look from DWR,
UC Davis
From Water | Food | Environment — The Blog of David Guy:
"Is there anything better than sitting near a cool mountain
stream and listening to its special sounds and thinking about all
the wonderful attributes of water?
This week's Water Plan eNews includes the following:
Need information on California water issues?
From the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA):
"The Water Education Foundation June 24 unveiled its new
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From the California Water Plan eNews:
Items include: "Follow-up session will continue discussions
started at Water Plan web-a-thon; Cal/EPA ready to lend an
ear at next week's tribal listening sessions; Southern
California workshop to provide a look at state water
rates; DWR releases draft funding recommendations for flood
management grant program; USGS report looks at land
subsidence in the Coachella Valley; and Sierra
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California's watershed."
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When Jolene was recommended my services by another local photographer (thank you) I feel like it was fate that bought us together. Giving me the long awaited opportunity to work with twin newborn babies. I was so excited to meet them and work with Jolene to get the photos which would remind her of this amazing, special period of her twins first few weeks.
Jolene and her husband came for their complimentary maternity photo shoot which was great, it gave me a chance to get to know them and I learned all about their plight to get pregnant with their miracle twins. I also learned the huge amount of love the couple had for each other and I knew from that session that I was working for a very special couple, which made my job a pleasure.
The twins arrived Khaleesi and Rafferty and were so good they slept their entire session! Because of the work involved in photographing twins (I had my lovely friend, Jemma assist) we decided to split their newborn photo shoot in 2 so mum and dad returned a week or so later to have their photos taken.
I am all about making your session work for you. Being a new mum is hard and tiring so ensuring that while we get these photos in the first few weeks, if you need a break in the session, or you want to wait a few extra days is fine as long as we have reserved the 2 dates you are perfectly safe.


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Arsenal continued their rich vein of form as they duly dispatched a hapless Huddersfield side at the Emirates. From the 68th to 72nd minute, classic Wengerball made a return to pip three goals that ended with a final scoreline of 5-0.
Arsenal: Cech; Monreal, Mustafi, Koscielny; Kolasinac, Xhaka, Ramsey (Wilshere), Bellerin; Sanchez (Welbeck), Ozil, Lacazette (Giroud)
Huddersfield Town: Lossl; Cranie, Zanka, Schindler; Lowe, Hogg (Whitehead), Mooy (Williams), Hadergjonaj; Quaner, Kachunga, Mounie (Depoitre)
Arsenal Possession Play and Huddersfield Defensive Shape
Arsenal settled into their usual structural buildup since they've utilized a back three with the sidebacks split wide and Xhaka sitting as the deep 6. This dual triangle in the initial buildup allowed for the maintenance of possession and the ability to transition quickly from side to side. Huddersfield, in response, matched Arsenal like-for-like in a 3-4-2-1 with Mounie as the sole striker.
At times throughout the match Arsenal were able to easily bypass Mounie, who was left isolated up top as Kachunga and Quaner dropped wide to form a 5-4-1 when in their defensive phase. In the earliest phases of the match, Huddersfield was reluctant to compromise their defensive structure by pressing the ball-carrier aggressively. This left Ramsey and Ozil to drift into pockets of space between the lines and force multiple defenders to abandon their position. They were exposed through these means for the first goal as they gave Ozil too much space in the center zone and Ramsey freedom to play an easy one-two with Lacazette. He was able to get in behind so easily because Cranie was slow to get back into their low block and Schindler lazy in closing Ramsey in the half-space.
Arsenal's Final Third Movement
Ozil and Sanchez were undoubtedly Arsenal's most influential players and their constant movement into deeper positions to create opportunities for vertical progression caused Huddersfield constant problems. Arsenal has utilized these half-space movements since they've moved to a back three and it has proven quite effective. Defenses, unless they are properly trained, struggle to press correctly when Arsenal move the ball this way. Multiple defenders attempt to close the ball and Wenger's proclivity for quick one-twos in wide areas gives deep runners easy access to the final third.
Arsenal as well smartly deployed a tight diamond shape in their midfield that moved according to the direction of their attack. Their midfield positioning was never static and the constant interchange of Xhaka, Ramsey, Ozil, and Sanchez, created fluid overloads in central areas. Arsenal would have a spare man in possession, which would allow the receiver time and space to pick a forward pass or quickly switch play to change the angle of attack. When Arsenal lacked intensity, these movements were slow and lacked the compactness that made this structure effective. This resulted in either recycling possession to the first line of buildup or forced passes.
Praise needs to be given to Lacazette, whose off-ball dynamism offered a different dimension to Arsenal's attack and why they look more dangerous when he is on the pitch. The Frenchman randomized his movement throughout the first half, sometimes coming deep to receive the ball and other times making diagonal runs in the channels to disrupt the compactness of Huddersfield's defensive block. The variety of his attacking depth caused a disconnect between Huddersfield defense and midfield which gave everyone else room to receive passes in space. Obviously, players are still getting familiar with Lacazette's movement; he makes some channel runs that go unnoticed or are reluctant to attempt such a direct pass. He is different enough from Giroud that there would be growing pains but it is starting to look like the adaptation phase may be coming to an end. Hopefully, his groin strain suffered in the first half won't keep him out for long as he has proven to be our only reliable goalscorer.
Huddersfield Pressure, Four Minutes of Arsenal Bliss
David Wagner's men came out after halftime with more urgency in their game and threatened Arsenal several times in the first 20 minutes. Huddersfield made two small changes to disrupt Arsenal's possessional play and give them some opportunities to attack. First, they became more aggressive in their pressing, especially in central areas. Where in the first half they would sit deeper to keep their structure compact, the four midfielders pushed higher to disrupt the timing of Arsenal's passing. Balls received by Xhaka or in the half-spaces were met instantly with a defender. This led to some misplaced passes that gave Huddersfield the room to counter.
Second, the lack of compactness in Arsenal's defensive transition allowed Huddersfield's attacker's too much room to continue their momentum into the final third. Partly this is because of a lack of communication between the midfield and defense wherein Xhaka and Ramsey will reposition themselves to pressure the receiver while the defense sits in a deeper block. Huddersfield had too many opportunities to simply switch the ball to the opposite flank because both Xhaka and Ramsey tried to touchline press. Without either Sanchez dropping deeper or the defensive line pushing higher, space between the midfield and defense was available to generate forward attacking pressure. Against a more clinical side Arsenal may have conceded but with Huddersfield now gone 315 minutes without scoring a goal, they never looked threatening.
Yet in a span of four minutes Arsenal constantly fashioned clear-cut chances to score three goals and increase their lead to 4-0. Huddersfield struggled to maintain sufficient distance between their midfield and defense as they pushed forward to equalize. This left massive gaps in the half-spaces that Ozil especially was eager to exploit.
Simply put, Ozil turned into a living, breathing warlock. His eagerness to get in behind through quick one-twos for the second goal and an easy third man run wide for the third demonstrated that when he is up for it, Ozil is a tactical nightmare. He glides into open space and forces defenses to make split-second decisions on if they should close him down or maintain their shape. When given the time, there is no one better than him at unlocking the opposition and Huddersfield couldn't cope with his constant off-ball movement.
As a team, no one is better at turning a close game into a rout in such a short span of time. For four minutes Arsenal's collective concentration and ruthlessness made a Huddersfield side who played well in the first part of the second half into a tactical puddle. That Arsenal struggle to do this consistently is what makes it all the more frustrating.


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Cindi grew up in the outskirts of Des Moines, Iowa. A place where she was part of the city, but just a block's walk away from Iowa's beautiful countryside. Her family's story of the mumps doesn't begin with her, but long before she was born, with her mother, Guinevere.
Guinevere is soon to be 86 years old, but she can still remember the mumps like it was yesterday. In 1951, just a few weeks before her wedding day she came down with a very harsh case of the mumps. The 23 year-old Guinevere became very sick. She remembers not being able to eat because of the extreme pain and the swollen jaw and neck. Even the thought of swallowing was unbearable. After being able to take in only fluids for a few weeks, her 5'5″ body had slimmed down to a disturbingly-thin 90 pounds. Thankfully the swelling in her jaw and neck vanished a few days before she walked down the aisle, but her frail figure in the aftermath of the mumps can be seen in her wedding photos. Even to this day, her memories of the mumps are haunting, but definitely didn't end with herself.
Guinevere's first born, Toni, came in 1954, and then came Cindi, the middle daughter, in 1955. Somewhere before Guinevere's third daughter arrived, Toni came down with the mumps. Toni remembers the mumps quite vividly. She recalls being miserable, with horrible swelling and the absolute worst sore throat you can imagine, completely unlike any other sore throat she has had since. She claims to have felt swollen inside and out–a feeling that she can't compare to any other.
Cindi's parents did nothing to separate the two sisters, in fact the doctor at the time recommended that they actually keep the two of them closer together so that Cindi would get sick with the mumps sooner rather than later (almost all children at that time contracted the mumps naturally). Thankfully, Cindi never showed symptoms of having the mumps, which occurs in many children who actually contract the mumps. And although the mumps vaccine came out in 1967, she was never vaccinated. Her younger sister, who was born in 1963, however, did get the vaccine.
Toni, the elder sister went on to have her first child some time later during the height of the MMR-autism scandal in the late 1990's. At this time, many parents were hesitant to vaccinate their children. After going through such a nasty case of the mumps, Toni was not going to let her children suffer through a horrible childhood disease when it was preventable. She did not hesitate to vaccinate her two daughters.
Cindi lived for fifty years unvaccinated, and until recently assumed she would not ever have to hear about the mumps again. However, in her early 50's, the mumps creeped back up into her life. She had planned to play a golf in tournament in Waterloo, Iowa during the summer of 2006. However, there was an apparent outbreak of the mumps in the area, at that time. Knowing what destruction the mumps could cause, she was hesitant to go.
Wondering if maybe she had contracted symptom-less mumps as a child and had immunity, she visited her doctor to get her antibody levels checked. The doctor did a blood test, and it came back negative for mumps antibodies. She had no immunity!
Right then and there, Cindi decided to get the MMR vaccine. She hasn't since contracted the mumps, and probably never will.
This just goes to show that it's never too late to protect yourself!


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Label: Bel Air
Cat No: BAC125
Format: DVD - NTSC
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Ballet
Release Date: 6th November 2015
ArtistsIana Salenko
Marian Walter
Michael Banzhaf
Arshak Ghalumyan
Elena Iseki
Linus Schmidt
Staatsballett Berlin
Students of the Ballettschule Berlin
Childrens Choir & Orchestra of the Deutsche Oper Berlin
ConductorRobert Reimer
WorksThe Nutcracker, op.71
ArtistsIana Salenko
Marian Walter
Michael Banzhaf
Arshak Ghalumyan
Elena Iseki
Linus Schmidt
Staatsballett Berlin
Students of the Ballettschule Berlin
Childrens Choir & Orchestra of the Deutsche Oper Berlin
ConductorRobert Reimer
At long last, the State Ballet Berlin has 'The Nutcracker' back in repertoire, one of the most popular ballets ever.
Vasily Medvedev and Yuri Burlaka, two Russian choreographers and connoisseurs of the tradition, have developed a version for the Staatsballett which is based on the historic stage designs and choreography from the original of 1892: one of the treasures of the Russian ballet archives. The choreography, which was created for Lev Ivanov's inaugural performance, is largely based on his specifications after all, it was he who gave this ballet his unmistakable style of dancing and whose art continues to be stylistically influential even to this day.
In combination with the brilliance of modern dance, this production a loving reconstruction designed as a great ballet féerie reveals its nostalgic charm and the promise of Christmas: it's as if Tchaikovsky had composed the falling of snowflakes or the fragrance of Christmas spices. A piece of musical genius.
- Clara & the Sugar Plum Fairy: Iana Salenko
- Nutcracker & Prince Coqueluche: Marian Walter
- Drosselmayer: Michael Banzhaf
- Mouse King: Arshak Ghalumyan
- Young Clara: Elena Iseki
- Fritz: Linus Schmidt
Choreography: Vasily Medvedev, Yuri Burlaka after Marius Petipa, original choreography by Lev Ivanov
Stage design based on historical designs: Andrey Voytenko
Costumes based on historical designs: Tatiania Noginova
Duration: 113 minutes
Booklet: FR / ENG / GER
Video: Colour, 16/9, NTSC
Sound: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Through an arrangement with Grubb Properties, Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte saved over $100,000 on the purchase of four vacant homes.
Carolinas Home Opportunity Fund, a Grubb subsidiary, which acquired the home in a bulk purchase, facilitated their sale to the charity for $55,000 each.
That saved Habitat about $35,000 off the $90,000 cost of building a new home, and supplied much-needed four-bedroom units.
Grubb employees also chipped in to also build sheds for each of the homes, two of which already are occupied by families.
"I think that closing on four new homes located together at the same closing was certainly historic for the Habitat Charlotte affiliate if not for all Habitat affiliates," Merritt Card, land acquisitions manager for the charity, says in a statement.


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Vivint Inc. is a private smart home service provider based in the United States and America was founded by Todd Pederson and Keith Nellesen in 1999. In the year 2012, the company was taken over by the Blackstone group. As recorded data states, in the year 2018, Vivint had a customer share of over 4 million in the US and Canada. Vivint home security camera is regarded as the best wireless security camera system by the users. The camera can be operated from any device with a steady internet connection. Vivint Security camera is the most common equipment seen in every official location, public places, installed even in the personal property for personal security. The market has an abundance of security camera brands offering their own customer-friendly features making it distinct from rest others.
When it comes to the security of our loved ones one would always take a step further to ensure their safety. Vivint Home security camera aids the owner to keep a vigilant eye on his property and loved ones when they are away. In this writeup of ours, we'll be talking in detail about Vivint, smart home security camera.Let us get more educated about this security camera by talking of its specifications, the user-friendly features involving some technical know-how. Let us delve into some general and technical specifications of the product.
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- Less noticeable and less prone to damage: Vivint home security camera sturdy built makes it less noticeable and less prone to damages.
- Wide angel lens with HD resolution:The Vivint camera has a wide angle lens with HD resolution providing high-quality video clips.
- Infrared LED night vision:This feature makes the Vivint camera capture 24*7 footage, making the security of your home more strong.
- Quick motion detection: Any movement within of range of the Vivint smart security camera, makes it automatically record it.
- Good wifi connectivity:Through the good wifi connectivity, the vivint smart cameras automatically transfer the surveillance clips to Vivint smart drive.
- Vivint smart home app:Through this app, you can easily monitor your home's exterior and view the video remotely.
- Technical specifications: After a list of some general specification, note down some significant technical specifications of the product as well.
- Color: Dark grey and the bracket is not included.
- Vivint Camera size:2.48h"*4.39d"
- Vivint Camera weight: 7.0oz, which includes the weight of the bracket and cables.
- Vivint Camera lens:1.29",2.19 migapixel sensor.
- Power usage: DC12V 1A
- Video resolution of the camera:1080pHD
- Range of night vision:39.4 feet
- Operating temperature of the camera:-4degree Fahrenheit to 122 degrees Fahrenheit
- Required panel firmware for the camera: version 3.7 or greater for HD 400W and version 2.3 or greater for HD300W.
Working Procedure of Vivint Home Security Camera
Let talk a little about the working of the Vivint home security camera for the convenience of its users.
Working of the Vivint doorbell camera: A doorbell camera or a video doorbell is a wifi enabled smart device with motion detectors and a speaker. Let us look at its basic working!
- This video doorbell camera, for its basic functioning, connects to the home's doorbell wiring and wifi network.
- It rings just like a normal doorbell when someone presses the button of the doorbell. Some video doorbell cameras detect the motion of someone standing at the front patch of the door and start recording automatically.
- A notification is sent to your mobile device through the enabled wifi connection, intimating you regarding someone's presence at the door.
- The doorbell's camera app lets the user see the live feed of the one standing at the door.
- If your doorbell camera includes two-way talk function, you can have an active conversation with the one standing at the door.
Working of the Vivint and adt pulse camera home security monitoring: In the times when you aren't home or much away from home and a fire breaks in the premises of your home, the home security monitoring team will come to rescue. The home security monitoring team consists of well trained and qualifies specialists working round the clock to respond to emergency situations. Let us quickly see in the steps below how the monitoring system works.
- First and foremost, to experience the advantage of Vivint home security monitoring, the user needs to install a sky control panel. This panel has the emergency button for live contact with the smart home specialists. With just a press of the button, the user can have quick contact with the specialists.
- A speaker and microphone enable a clear two-way conversation with the smart home monitoring specialists.
- A user can always ask for help in times of emergency, that includes medical emergency as well.
- In case the monitoring team is unable to reach you, they will automatically contact the emergency services for you.
After having a fair idea about the Vivint Smart Home Security Camera and its basic working let us now zero down upon setting it up to be used for the security of your home and the loved ones.
Simple Procedure to Setup Vivint Home Security Camera:
Vivint smart camera not connecting? Follow the easy procedure as listed below to setup vivint home security camera.
- First and foremost, connect the Vivint camera's router to the home's internet outlet.
- Plug in the Vivint router.
- Now connect the router to your computer system wirelessly. Check the network name mentioned at the bottom of your router. You can also connect one of the router's LAN ports to your computer with the aid of Ethernet cable.
- Now into the address bar of your web browser, type 192.168.11 and hit enter.
- Now in the dialog box, type "admin" as both the username and password. To create your wireless network for vivint security camera, click on "Basic setup" tab.
- Now as the last step of the process, create and type your new network name and password and click "Save" at the bottom of the page.
Now coming to the last part of the writeup, let us now talk about some general issues faced by the user of Vivint smart security camera. Well, we wouldn't tense with the issues, we have penned down easy and effective ways to troubleshoot those issues. Read on and educate yourself on the same!
Resolved: Vivint Home Security Smart Camera Issues.
- Vulnerable wireless security network For Vivint Smart Home Security Camera?:To make your wireless security network strong, follow the manufacturer's instructions to change the default settings for the IP address and password. To protect your network to be hacked by a hacker, never use the default settings.
- Secure your passwords:To secure your passwords and the security of your home from an outside element, always make sure that your wifi network and all home security system codes are unique, difficult to guess and regularly changed. A little attention in this direction will keep evil eyes away from your home.
- Enable encryption on the wifi router and on all the devices on the network: The process of coding signals so that only the authorized devices can read them is called encryption. Make sure encryption is enabled on the wifi router and on all the devices on the network.
- An offline doorbell camera ? Try the mentioned steps!: If your doorbell shows "Offline" status. Read the below mentioned steps to fix the issue.
a.As a first step, reboot your panel by entering the four-digit security code after selecting the "Devices" option. On the "Devices" screen, choose "Sky control" option and thereafter click on "Reboot".
b.Now reboot your doorbell.
c.Restart your router by unplugging it for good 30 seconds and plug it back in.
d.Now check whether your camera has power and that the doorbell light ring is illuminated.
Please note: If the above troubleshooting guide doesn't come to your rescue and the doorbell camera still remains offline, contact the professionals by reaching out to their Vivint smart camera customer service number.
Hope the detailed guide on the Vivint home security camera, the surveillance system will help our readers to get a fair idea about the product before buying one.
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It's Monday and I'm updating! Weee!
So my project of choice (actually it's the only one, currently) has been Portage by Melissa Schaschwary. I'm knitting it with Madelinetosh's Tosh Dk in Chicory. Here's a progress photo taken this morning;
I'm just past the sleeve divide. The honeycomb across the back looks awesome but it's taking me soooo long to knit. I feel like I would normally be a lot further along than this. But I do love the way it's coming out, so I can't complain too much. I splurged with this cardigan and bought the Madelinetosh yarn for it, which ran me over $100, yikes! I bought the yarn and webs, and I'm going to complain just a tiny bit for a second .. the picture they had for the chicory colorway when I ordered this looked nothing like what I actually got. It looked like it had so much more brown in it, when it is actually has quite a bit more teal in it than grayish browns. But, I know it's hand dyed and I knew the risk. I still like the color, just wish it was more brownish.
With that out-of-the-way however, this is my first time knitting with this yarn AND I LOVE IT! Holy bejeesus. No wonder people fork over the money for this yarn. It. Is. Heaven. It knits so beautifully. I love it so much. It could have come in the mail pink and I think I would have gotten over it just because of the way it knits up. Love it. Five out of five stars for this baby.
I just hope it fits nice when it's done! Ha.
Okay, onto pattern making. As you guys know, if you've read my other posts, I already have two hat patterns sitting around that I have yet to publish. I'm going to post them up soon, I just need to set up a paypal account. One is going to be free. I already have another fingering weight sock yarn pattern floating around in my head, just need to find a lovely hand dyed yarn for it.
Also, I don't know if any of you have seen the movie This is the End (which is awesome btw) but I NEED to make this sweater;
It's so simple, but looks so cozy and awesome.
It will be done.
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Les gusta el futból mejicano? Of course you do. Since the departure of Earthquakes star forward Landon Donovan for the German Bundesliga, the best soccer football club action on this side of the continent takes place in Mexico, where such teams as Chivas de Guadalajara, Atlante, Necaxa, and Club America compete fiercely in a confusing -- for gringos -- interlocking network of leagues. As a treat for Mexican soccer fanáticos in the Bay Area, there's a special InterLiga 2005 doubleheader tonight (Wednesday, 7 p.m.) at San Jose's Spartan Stadium. In the first game, it's the Warriors of Santos Laguna vs. Tigres UANL (Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León). Then in the showcase match, powerhouse Atlante from Mexico City takes on perennial favorite Chivas (look for veteran Mexico international delantero Francisco Palencia). Chivas is famous for having fielded only Mexican players since its founding in 1908. Tickets range from $20 endzone general admission to $40 for VIP reserved, from Ticketmaster.com -- Kelly Vance
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Attention, wildlife lovers: President Bush wants to open the coastal plain in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling. Like many of our Fearless Leader's plans, this just might come to a disastrous end, especially for the polar bears, musk oxen, snowy owls, walrus, seals, snow geese, caribou, Arctic terns, and bowhead whales who live nearby. Author Chad Kister believes that the development would yield only a six-month supply of oil, but would destroy the refuge into the bargain. He speaks and shows slides on the subject Thursday evening (7-9 p.m.) at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. Info: EcologyCenter.org -- Kelly Vance
Sat 1/8
You Otter Get Out More
Here's a road trip for intrepid female outdoorsy types: This Saturday, join the Women's Whale Watching Kayak Trip and, in the words of the organizers, "Let everyone else stand in line for the Aquarium while we float around in our own natural one, exploring the Cannery Row area of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary." Glimpse sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, lotsa kelp beds, and maybe even a California gray whale, with guide Kim from Blue Water Ventures. Sign up at Qbabe.com (the $85 cost includes wetsuit rental; limit twenty women), then meet at 8:30 a.m. near Cannery Row. E-mail email@example.com for further details. -- Kelly Vance
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To give you the inside scoop, the team (of two people) at FI Fighter are still working on totally re-designing all that, and figuring out how we want to set that up. Also, the "Start Here" page is going to see a total makeover (I'm personally most excited for this), but just like the theme refresh on the main page, it's gonna take us newb "web designers" (my brother and me) quite a bit of time to complete.
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Southern expects revised timetable to run smoothly as workers stage 24-hour walkout
PUBLISHED: 08:49 10 July 2017 | UPDATED: 08:49 10 July 2017
The walkout began at midnight
Passengers on board Southern services are being told to expect a normal service under its amended timetable, despite a 24-hour union walkout today (Monday).
Members of the RMT Union are staging the walkout today, on top of the Aslef overtime ban, as part of the ongoing dispute over the potential introduction of driver-only trains.
As part of the overtime ban, there have been no services to or from Beckenham Junction, and off-peak London Victoria to Reigate and Tonbridge services are being replaced by a Tonbridge to Reigate (via Redhill) service.
Additional Ashford to Rye / Hastings services are also not running due to the overtime ban, while buses will replace some peak-hour services.
Speaking on the RMT action ending at midnight tonight, a Southern Rail spokesperson said: "We do not expect this to have any effect on our service and plan to operate the amended timetable on this date."
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Aging Life Care™
An Aging Life Care™ Professional is a person who is educated and experienced in the process of assessing, planning and coordinating care of the aging person to improve their quality of life. Our practice specializes in dementia care, but we also work with families struggling with any aspect of the aging process or complicated health issues. We listen to the concerns of all parties involved and then create a care plan with solutions that are comfortable to all. Our goal is to maximize independence and minimize risk to allow people to age in place.
- Assess and Develop a Care Plan – we assess the client and their situation and create an individualized care plan that meets their needs and goals. If desired, we will also implement this plan, monitor its progress, and make changes to it as needed. Sometimes families only need us to create the plan and coach them through implementing it.
- Dementia Care Consultation – we provide cognitive screening and can refer families to physicians specializing in dementia in Polk and Highlands Counties to get a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Facilitating acceptance of changes – families often receive push-back when trying to implement new services. We can help your loved ones understand the reasons for services and will work to make them comfortable with the new changes.
- Referrals – we have been in business since 2006 and have firsthand knowledge and experience with aging industry professionals in Central Florida and can recommend facilities, agencies, and individuals that will meet your specific needs.
- Ongoing Monitoring – we regularly visit our clients, so if you are out of state we will make sure that your loved ones are receiving the care they deserve 24/7 and we communicate with you on a regular basis.
- Medical Support – we accompany clients to physician visits as a patient advocate, providing an accurate history and status report to the physician. We may advocate for medication changes or simply help the client better understand the diagnosis or prognosis. We then provide the necessary support to see that the doctor's orders are followed in between visits. We also provide on-call hospitalization support 24/7 to accompany clients to the emergency room.
- Financial/Legal Assessment – we review the financial resources of the client to and also legal documents, referring clients to the professionals who can assist where needed. We provide bill paying support, reviewing charges and balancing the checkbook.
- Crisis Intervention – should the need arise, we are available to step in during an emergency, but we hope it doesn't come to this – please call us for a FREE consultation before a crisis develops.
- Your Healthcare Advocate – our biggest strength is that we are your patient advocate; no matter what the situation, we have our clients' best interests at heart and we work to be sure their needs are met.
- Personalized Care – we provide attentive and compassionate care focused on the each client's wants and needs. Each client has an individualized care plan.
- Accessibility – we are on call 24/7 for whatever situations arise; if you need us, we will be there.
- Open Communication – we keep the family and all related parties informed of the client's status and any changes that may occur.
- Quality Control – we abide by the ALCA's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics to provide you with quality care.
Cost Savings
Hiring an Aging Life Care Professional may seem like an extra expense, but aside from the savings in time and stress, there are true cost savings:
- Care Costs – we can implement care or suggest a facility that meets the needs of the client, but is not excessive in cost or an inappropriate level of care
- Unnecessary Hospitalizations/Re-admissions – by having us monitor health conditions and in-home care, we are able to minimize hospitalizations and reduce re-admissions.
- Insurances & Program Enrollment – we ensure that all medical bills are billed to primary and secondary insurances to avoid being charged with unnecessary bills and also supports the client in all application for all eligible programs, including VA benefits, Medicare, Part D and Medicaid long term care.
- Spending & Financial Decisions – we provide oversight to see that clients are handling their daily money management and avoiding excessive spending; we work with financial planners to be sure there is the necessary review of the client's expenses and investment choices.
- Avoiding Lost Wages – Accompanying a loved one to all medical visits and managing their errands will quickly eat up vacation time for an adult child who is still in the work force. By using our services, you will keep your wages and vacation time and save on excess travel.


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When I was growing up, my family spent every summer visiting my grandparents in Washington and Oregon. Growing up in Alaska, the quality of our produce relied on the vagaries of the few airlines that came into the city. The Pacific Northwest, however, benefits from abundant winter rains and long hours of sun (or at least daylight) in the summer months.
Weeks were whiled away at my grandparents' house in Eugene, watching enough television at night to last my sister and I through the rest of the year, and passing the day having water fights, playing in the sprinklers, and being put to work by my grandma in the garden.
Even as a small child, I loved working (or, to my mind, playing) in the garden. My grandma took advantage of her large yard, growing an abundance of vegetables—for every tomato or zucchini plant that was planted each spring, she would experiment with something new. Romanesco was tried and added to the regular rotation; eggplants were discarded as not worth the effort. While I loved shoveling up potatoes and plucking crimson tomatoes from their vines, not everything was fun—I developed an irrational fear of artichokes for years after several ants crawled out of one onto my hand. Without a doubt, my favorite time to visit was late June, when both strawberries and green beans would be coming into season.
Eating as many strawberries as I could stomach was fun; making the rest into jam or tart fruit leather was like a special treat. None of that could compare, gardener protégé that I was, to snapping and canning green beans. My grandma must have canned 50 quarts of green beans every summer, all from one row of the garden, and if we had come to visit, we were all put to work.
I would go outside with the big stock pot, picking beans until my back ached and my neck was sunburnt. The pot brimming, we would lug it up to the patio. Three generations, my grandma and mom in chairs, my sister and I on the steps, would sit around the pot, grabbing handfuls of beans and snapping them with that satisfying "pop" into an even bigger bowl. I would take a few tentative bites of the raw bean—even now, when I can use that bite to gauge the freshness and ripeness of a bean, I still don't particularly enjoy it. The quarts would be packed and set in the pressure canner (still not something I've ventured to play with on my own), then set in rows along the kitchen counter to cool. Without room to work in the kitchen, our dinner that night would be cooked by my grandpa out on the grill—with green beans, of course, on the side.
For years green beans were my exception to the rule—I preferred them soft and cooked nearly into oblivion (or "Southern-style", as I was told once), like they were when canned, then reheated on the stove months later. However, in recent years, I have begun cooking my green beans quickly. My most common method is from Marcella Hazan: the beans are tipped, then boiled in salted water until just tender throughout, 3-5 minutes; they are then drained, spread out to cool quickly, and tossed immediately in olive oil with lemon juice, salt, and some coarsely ground pepper.
Last night I decided to do something different. I had thawed a Sockeye salmon fillet the night before, and I suddenly decided that I wanted to do a broiled, miso-glazed salmon instead of my typical nearly-naked salmon, seared with nothing more than salt and pepper. That inspiration encouraged me to do a quick google search, and half an hour later, I sat down to salmon, rice, and toasted sesame green beans.
Toasted Sesame Green Beans
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
1 lb green beans, preferably Blue Lake
2 teaspoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
In a dry wok, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat, stirring regularly, until very fragrant and golden-brown, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl or mortar and let cool.
Set a large pot of water to boil. Meanwhile, rinse the beans and snap the tips off; if the beans are very large, break into two pieces. When the water is boiling, salt it and carefully add the beans. Cook until just nearly tender, about 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, set aside a pinch of seeds for garnish and crush the rest into a rough paste with a pestle or wooden spoon. Transfer to a small bowl and add the mirin and soy sauce and stir well to blend.
When the beans are cooked, drain them and soak briefly in cold water to stop the cooking; drain. Reheat the wok over medium-high heat and add the two oils. When the wok is hot but not quite smoking, add the drained beans. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly, until hot all the way through. Add the sesame paste mixture, stir well to blend, and cook 1-2 minutes more—the beans should be cooked through but still a little bit crunchy. Sprinkle with the reserved sesame seeds and serve hot (or at room temperature, some people say, but I'm not okay with that).
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We first saw it from Blizzcon 2011, but Blizzard has now added a very glossy update with pictures and more details about the contents of the Diablo III Collector's Edition.
You've probably seen the features list already, but the screenshot of the glowing Tyrael's Secret style wings is a nice touch. There's no demonstration of what the two special dye colors look like, though. (Yet.)
What do you guys think? Is the D3CE a mandatory purchase for any true fan of Diablo III? Or will you save $40, buy just the basic game, and find some way to live without the soundtrack, art book, USB soulstone, behind the scenes making of DVD, glowing Tyrael wings, etc? Forty bucks could probably get you some pretty sweet loot in the RMAH, after all.


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Posted by AzBlueMeanie:
I previously posted about the 'Kochtopus' astroturf campaign against Gov. Jan Brewer's Medicaid (AHCCCS) restoration plan.
This now includes push polling by the Colorado-based conservative polling firm Magellan Strategies commissioned by a "client who does not want to be identified."
A previous client of Magellan Strategies is the political consulting firm DC London, Inc., headed by GOP consultant Sean Noble. You remember him. Sean Noble also heads up the Center to Protect Patient Rights, an Arizona 501(c)(4) organization in the "Kochtopus." It was his organization which was the "dark money" conduit that laundered $11 million dollars to Americans for Responsible Leadership, an Arizona 501(c)(4) organization in the "Kochtopus," that California's political watchdog agency said represented the largest case of campaign money laundering in state history. Sean Noble and campaign money laundering by the 'Kochtopus'.
It's a safe bet that the "client who does not want to be identified" is an operative from one of the tentacle organizations of the "Kochtopus."
The Arizona Capitol Times (subscription required) reported on the first push poll by Magellan Strategies on Wednesday. Dueling
polls reach different results on Medicaid expansion support:
The Magellan poll showed marginal support for the Medicaid plan, with
41 percent of respondents supporting the plan and 37 percent opposing it. The 4
percent margin of support fell just outside the poll's 3.44 percent margin of
The auto-dial poll of 812 registered voters, which was conducted by
Colorado-based Magellan Strategies, also showed a majority of
Republicans opposing the expansion plan. A majority
also said they would be less likely to vote for a lawmaker who votes for
it. Sixty-three percent of Republican respondents, who made up 35
percent of the poll, said they would be less likely to reelect a legislator who
voted for the plan, while 72 percent of the GOP voters said they'd be
less likely to reelect a lawmaker who voted to fund the expansion with a new tax
on hospitals.
In a polling memo, David Flaherty of Magellan Strategies wrote that
Republicans who voted for expansion could make themselves vulnerable to a
primary challenge.
"If I was a Republican incumbent, I would be concerned as I navigate my
decision on the expansion of Medicaid, in whatever shape or form that may come
in," Flaherty told the Arizona Capitol Times.
Flaherty said the client who commissioned the poll does not want to
be identified.
And here is the "push" in the poll — Obama Derangement Syndrome:
[T]he Magellan poll asked respondents whether they
supported Brewer's plan, which it described as "the expansion of Medicaid in
order to implement the federal government's health care system."
A follow-up question asked if respondents support or oppose "the full
implementation of Obamacare."
There was some fascinating polling done earlier this year which demonstrated widespread public support for several policies of the Obama administration when the question was asked just about the policy. In a follow-up question identifying the policy as being an Obama administration policy, positive responses dropped off substantially, almost all attributable to self-identified Republican respondents. Obama Derangement Syndrome can be used to skew poll results, which is what this push poll is designed to do.
The Arizona Capitol Times (subscription required) reported on the second push poll by Magellan Strategies on Thursday. Poll: GOP voters in key districts oppose AHCCCS expansion:
Republican primary voters in six GOP-controlled legislative districts largely
oppose Medicaid expansion and are likely to vote against any lawmaker who
supports it, according to a poll from Colorado-based Magellan Strategies.
The automated telephone survey of 718 voters who said they were Republicans
who planned to vote in next year's primary election found that 51 percent said
they oppose Gov. Jan Brewer's proposal to expand Medicaid coverage, while just
30 percent said they support the plan. Nineteen percent said they were unsure or
had no opinion.
The poll, which was conducted March 27 and 28, surveyed Republican voters in
Legislative Districts 13, 17, 18, 20, 25 and 28. A polling memo from
Magellan Strategies did not say how many of the 718 voters were
in each district.
Fifty-three percent of respondents said they would be less likely to re-elect
a legislator who voted to expand Medicaid coverage, with only 22 percent saying
they'd be more likely to re-elect a pro-expansion legislator. And 68 percent of
respondents said they would be less likely to re-elect a legislator who voted to
fund expansion with a new hospital tax, a key provision of Brewer's plan that
would allow the state to expand the program without burdening taxpayers.
The numbers were especially bad for GOP lawmakers in Legislative District 13,
which runs from northern Yuma to the West Valley; Chandler-based Legislative
District 17; and Ahwatukee-based Legislative District 18. Seventy-eight percent
of Republican voters in LD13 and LD18 said they were less likely to reelect
pro-expansion lawmakers, and 76 percent in LD17 said the same.
LD25 Sen. Bob Worsley and LD28 Rep. Kate Brophy McGee are proponents of
Brewer's plan who stood with the governor during a pro-expansion press
conference in March. LD20 Rep. Paul Boyer stood with Brewer as well, but has
since turned against the plan over concerns it could increase funding for
abortion providers.
Some GOP lawmakers in the other districts polled are viewed are potential
supporters of the expansion, as well.
However, the margins of error of the poll results in each of the legislative
districts are extremely high, making the results unreliable.
While the margin of error for the overall poll 3.65 percent, the margins for
the individual legislative districts, which have much smaller sample sizes,
ranged from +/- 8 percentage points to +/- 11 percentage points, according
to the polling memo.
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Additionally, the poll questions don't mention several key elements of
Brewer's expansion plan, such as the minimal cost to the state's general fund,
the billions of dollars the federal government will give Arizona to expand
Medicaid or the number of people who would be covered under the Arizona Health
Care Cost Containment System. The question on the hospital tax did not mention
that most Arizona hospitals support the tax and that they would be barred from
passing the cost of the tax on to consumers.
Respondents were told that Brewer has proposed the expansion of Medicaid in
order to "fully implement the federal government's health care system in 2014,"
and were asked if they "support or oppose the expansion of Medicaid in order to
implement the federal government's health care system."
Push polls are designed to garner headlines to move public opinion. If the lazy Arizona political media uses these push polls in headlines claiming "Arizonan's opposed to Governor's Medicaid expansion plan," they are not serious journalists, and are being irresponsible and unprofessional in "catapulting the propaganda" as George W. Bush once famously said.
This is part of an astroturf campaign by the "Kochtopus." Know thine enemy.


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OPINION: Why I'm sold on the cloud
Even before "cloud first" became the IT strategy for federal departments, we at the Missile Defense Agency looked to cloud computing to better serve our customers. For data integrity and information assurance compliance, we built and deployed a private cloud. This was the best way to provide optimal service, reduce failure points and operating costs, and create a more easily managed environment.


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Action: Mark or tint windows to reduce collision mortality
Key messagesRead our guidance on Key messages before continuing
- Two randomised, replicated and controlled studies (one ex situ) found that marking windows did not appear to reduce bird collisions. However, when windows were largely covered with white cloth, fewer birds flew towards them.
- A randomised, replicated and controlled study found that fewer birds collided with tinted windows than with un-tinted ones, although the authors noted that the poor reflective quality of the glass could have influenced the results.
Supporting evidence from individual studies
A randomised, replicated and controlled study over 52 days in Illinois, USA (Klem 1990), found that marking windows in various ways did not reduce the number of birds colliding with the windows, compared to an unmarked control window. Similarly, a randomised, repeated and controlled choice experiment in a flight cage found that dark-eyed juncos Junco hyemalis did not consistently avoid windows marked with wind chimes, silhouettes of falcons, plants, stickers of eyes or model owls. However, birds tended to avoid windows that were completely covered by white cloth, or covered by closely spaced cloth strips and meshes. Widely spaced cloth strips and flashing lights partially increased avoidance.
A randomised, replicated and controlled experiment between January and May 1991 in Pennsylvania, USA (Klem et al. 2004), found that a smaller proportion of collisions were with tinted windows (32% of 53 recorded collisions) than with clear windows (68% of collisions). The same study found that, when platform feeders were placed at varying distances in front of the windows (see 'Provide supplementary food - Place feeders close to windows to reduce collisions'), only four of 52 fatal collisions (8%) occurred with tinted windows, the rest with clear glass windows. However, the authors note that the tinted glass was of a poor reflective quality and they believe this may have resulted in fewer fatalities than a highly reflective tinted glass. Experiments used six plate glass, wooden framed windows (1.4 x 1.2 m, 1.2 m off the ground, 15-43 m apart) on the edge of deciduous woodland and farmland.
Referenced papers
- Klem D. Jr. (1990) Collisions between birds and windows: mortality and prevention. Journal of Field Ornithology, 61, 120-128
- Klem D. Jr., Keck D.C., Marty K.L., Miller Ball A.J., Niciu E.E. & Platt C.T. (2004) Effects of window angling, feeder placement, and scavengers on avian mortality at plate glass. Wilson Bulletin, 116, 69-73


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9+ Ft Long Trestle Table w/Nice Thick TopThis Item Is Is Sold
A vintage American carved wood trestle table. This rectangular-shaped dining table, just over 9 feet in length, features a 3" thick top with nice old inlay repairs across the width, and raised upon a pair of fluidly-carved, trestle-style legs. The wood has been bleached and stained. This vintage carved-wood trestle table will be a perfect for a dining room, and perhaps further adorn with one of our lovely chandeliers hanging overhead.Dimensions
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FMM Expressions Icon Set
Special Price £2.51 Regular Price £5.00
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FMM Expressions Icon Set is available to buy in increments of 1
Choose your mood from these 12 different motifs on the FMM Expressions cutter set to create funky cupcakes and cookies. Simply cut out your fondant expression and pop them onto your cakes and bakes.
This set of tappits is great for personalising a range of cakes, cookies, cupcakes and cake pops adding some humour at the same time. Two strips are included in the pack and features 12 icons including 8 faces with various expressions an OK hand sign and 2 symbols.
- Made in the UK
- Product Code : CUTEXPIC
- Food Approved Plastic – BPA free
- Approximately 25mm
- Full 'how to' instructions on back of packaging
- Main image shows a selection of the expressions that can be created with this one cutter
- Always use a good quality modelling paste rolled thinly and allowed to dry for a few minutes for best results, if using Sugar paste add a little Tylo or CMC to strengthen the paste and speed up drying
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