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Have you ever felt your heart stomping so fast in your chest? This condition is called tachycardia where the heart is beating at an increased rate.
Here are the methods to cool down a fast beating heart:
Deep Immersion
This method will make your body temperature drop and will affect the heart beat to slow down. The body will react to this systemic response to the cold environment in the water immersion which will make the heart beat slower.
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These are the following steps to do a deep water immersion
Firstly, provide a deep container or tub to pour in a cold water. You can apply ice to make it colder. Immerse your body until the water is above the heart level. Lastly, take a deep breath and dip your whole head into the water for several seconds. This method will be effective to cool down your body temperature.
Valsalva Maneuver
Holding your breath for several seconds could affect the vagal nerve conduction which controls the heart rate.
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This technique is performed by taking a deep breath and holding your abdominal muscles inward for 7 seconds. Do a controlled breathing with slow inhalation intervals through your nose and long exhalations through your mouth. Repeat this method 3-4 times until the heartbeat rate gets slower.
This practice should NOT be done if the tachycardia is portrayed with severe chest pain or a feeling of apnea where the person is having difficulty in breathing. It is best to call an ambulance or seek a medical aid if symptoms like these arise.
It is normal to have a tachycardia after doing a strenuous exercise or hard work which requires the heart to pump much harder and faster to accommodate the body to circulate more blood and oxygen. But if the condition occurs without any obvious external cause, the tachycardia might be a severe symptom of the underlying illness and must be checked with your medical doctor.
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The Jan. 15 deadline for underclassmen to decide if they want to return to college or declare for the 2018 NFL draft is fast approaching. With bowl season in the rear-view mirror and only the College Football Playoff title game remaining for the 2017 season, decisions from prominent players will be coming out left and right in the coming days.
This year, we'll have a post (in addition to some individual posts about certain players) every day (leading up to the deadline) — updated throughout the day — with the players who decide to pursue professional football.
Previously: Jan. 2
Kamryn Pettway, RB, Auburn
The 6-foot, 235-pound Pettway was a first-team All-SEC selection for Auburn in 2016 when he rushed for 1,224 yards and seven touchdowns. Pettway had 305 yards and six touchdowns in five games this season while dealing with injuries. He was later sidelined for the season after suffering a fractured shoulder blade against Arkansas on Oct. 2.
Rashaan Gaulden, DB, Tennessee
The versatile Gaulden had 65 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, six pass breakups, an interception and three forced fumbles for Tennessee as a redshirt junior, playing primarily at nickel cornerback. For his career, Gaulden totaled 137 tackles.
— Rashaan Gaulden (@Gmoney_7era) January 3, 2018
Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa
Jackson came out of nowhere to become an All-American for Iowa in 2017. He entered the season with one career start and ended it as a consensus All-American and Jim Thorpe Award finalist. Jackson's three-interception performance in Iowa's upset over Ohio State earned him national acclaim, and he followed it up with two more picks, both returned for touchdowns, against Wisconsin. He finished the year with eight interceptions in all, the most in the country.
— joshua r. jackson (@IM_TEXAS_TRILL) January 3, 2018
Ryan Izzo, TE, Florida State
After three years as Florida State's top tight end, redshirt junior Ryan Izzo is moving on to the NFL. He finished his collegiate career with 54 catches for 761 yards and six touchdowns. He averaged 15.9 yards per reception this season.
"I have decided to forgo my senior season and chase my dream of playing in the @NFL." – @IzzoRyan https://t.co/qdUi1lwAGK
— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) January 3, 2018
Carlton Davis, CB, Auburn
Carlton Davis was a three-year starter for the Tigers and had 36 tackles, 11 pass breakups, an interception and a forced fumble this year, earning first-team All-SEC honors. For his career, Davis had 136 tackles and four interceptions. He is the second Auburn player to declare, joining running back Kerryon Johnson.
— C-Murda ™ (@Carlton_Lowkey) January 3, 2018
JoJo Wicker, DL, Arizona State
Wicker, a 6-foot-3, 273-pound defensive lineman, was a second-team All-Pac-12 selection this season. He finished the year with 42 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and six sacks, bringing his career total to 102 tackles, 32 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks.
— JOJO Wicker (@JojoWicker) January 3, 2018
Dalton Schultz, TE, Stanford
The 6-foot-6, 242-pound Schultz is hoping to become the next Stanford tight end to succeed at the next level. Schultz caught 55 passes for 555 yards and five touchdowns during his Stanford career.
I will forgo my final season of eligibility at Stanford and will be pursuing my childhood dream of playing in the NFL.
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of my experience at Stanford. It's been one hell of a ride on The Farm.
— Dalton Schultz (@BinghamBaller9) January 2, 2018
Kolton Miller, OL, UCLA
Miller, a 6-foot-8, 310-pound left tackle, bounced back from a 2016 foot injury to start every game this season for UCLA as one of the key cogs on an offensive line that protected quarterback Josh Rosen. Rosen, if he declares, is projected by some as a potential No. 1 pick. Miller could join Rosen as a first-round pick.
Adding another @UCLAFootball standout to our #NFLDraft class, proud to welcome Kolton Miller to the #OctagonFamily !! pic.twitter.com/pb1JexjntQ
— Octagon Football (@OctagonFootball) January 2, 2018
Korey Robertson, WR, Southern Miss
Robertson's junior season put him in the Southern Miss record books. His 76 receptions is the second-most for a season in program history. Those 76 catches included 12 touchdowns and went for 1,106 yards. In three years, he totaled 127 catches for 1,743 yards and 18 touchdowns.
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The Care1st Cultural and Linguistics (C&L) Department was formed to ensure that all members have access to health care providers and services in their language of choice.
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The following are just some ways we demonstrate our commitment in assisting our members.
- FREE interpreter services to members with limited English proficiency via telephone or face-to-face interpreters at the providers' office.
- FREE sign language interpretation assistance for our hard of hearing members.
- Member handbooks and other important information are available in English, Spanish, Armenian, Farsi, Korean, Chinese, Cambodian, Russian, and Vietnamese. Materials in other languages are available upon request.
- Education programs that are designed for our providers and their staff, and our employees to improve their understanding of how a member's cultural background affects their approach to healthcare.
- Programs that increase the awareness and understanding of different cultures are also regularly organized for our diverse employee population.
- Free access to member informing materials in alternative format, by request. This includes member documents in Braille, Electronic Text File, Audio, or Large Print.
The C&L Department is guided in its work by a Community Advisory Committee which is comprised of community based organizations that represents the population Care1st serves.
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This resource introduces the Disability Civil Rights; Section.504 and Olmstead act. This can help providers be prepared and gain understanding in how to effectively serve and interact with patients with disabilities.
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This service is available at no cost to members and providers. Call Care1st Member Services at (800) 605-2556. Please allow at least 5-7 business days for the request of face-to-face interpretation, and at least 14 business days for sign language assistance.
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What is the California Relay Services, History, How do I use California Relay Service?, Spanish Relay Service.
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Health Education and Member informing materials are available to members in English, Spanish, Armenian, Farsi, Korean, Chinese, Cambodian, Russian and Vietnamese. Other languages are available by request. To request materials in another language or in an alternative format, please contact Care1st C&L Department at 1-800-605-2556.
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Telephonic Interpreters, On-site Interpreters, when working with an interpreter over a speakerphone or with dual head/handsets, many of the principles of on-site interpreting apply...
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This service is available at no cost to the member. It is important that your patients are referred to culturally appropriate resources from community based organizations and other available agencies. These programs and services go beyond health education classes and can include, but are not limited to: Domestic Violence, Parenting, Support Groups, Adoption Services, Family Counseling, etc. The C&L department can assist you to locate community organizations and resources that offer culturally sensitive programs and services for your patients.
If you need to refer a patient to a culturally and linguistically appropriate service, please follow these steps:
- Refer to the Care1st C&L Services Community Resource Directories to locate and recommend the appropriate service.
- If you are unable to locate any appropriate services in the directory, you may complete a Care1st C&L Referral Request Form and fax it to the C&L Department at (323) 889-5407.
- The Care1st C&L Specialist, with the assistance of the UM and/or Health Education departments if necessary, will make every effort to find the proper service and make an open-ended referral.
- After the patient has been contacted and referred to the appropriate agency or organization, the provider will be notified via fax.
Interpretation Services Poster
A translated poster informing patients that they can receive interpretation services at no cost must be posted in visible areas in your office (i.e. reception desk, waiting room, exam room, etc.). This poster is translated into LA County's 11 threshold languages and will inform patients that they can receive interpretation services at no cost.
Provider & Staff Language Capability Self Assessment Tool
This tool was developed by health plans to help identify and document bilingual capabilities of practitioners and their staff. It also provides a way for providers and health plans to improve patient/member care and service in a collaborative manner.
It is important that all bilingual practitioners and members of their staff who speak with patients in a language other than English complete this form, and keep a copy on file along with additional qualifications.
Federal & State C&L Requirements
The following is a guide summarizing the Cultural and Linguistic requirements for the Medi-Cal, Health Families, Medicare and Commercial population.
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Utilities are changing in ways that we could not have predicted just a few years ago. Much of the changes are due to distributed energy resources (DERs), which combine several energy sources, such as solar, wind, and thermal, to deliver electricity to consumers. The advent of DERs has led to the emergence of new constructs—such as microgrids and retailers that can sell alternative energy—that have the potential to threaten traditional utilities.
It's important for those working in the power and energy industries to better understand what's changing. In an IEEE edX course I teach, Distributed Energy: Smart Grid Resources for the Future, I cover the changes, including new ways to generate, store, and sell energy. Registration is open. Those who enroll might be eligible to earn continuing-education units and professional development hours.
"Business as usual" worked well for the utility industry for a long time because it didn't have the need to compete. But now, for the first time, the customer has incentive to switch to other another energy provider, especially as prices continue to fall.
Despite the smart grid having come a long way in terms of being efficient, reliable, and resilient against outages, it is designed only for a one-way power flow. DERs, on the other hand, can send unused energy back to the utility. The next step could be for consumers to deliver power to other consumers, such as neighbors who are without power or those who want to combine resources.
Moreover, customers can install DERs in their homes to reduce their dependence on utility companies. That might include installing solar panels on a residential rooftop, as well as backup resources such as diesel generators in case of power outages.
As a result, utilities need to make dramatic maneuvers, including adopting DERs into the grid as well as considering new business models and products. That might include solar installation services and providing backup generators. Utilities also might want to consider aggregating their energy resources and offering any extra they might have at reduced prices.
IEEE Senior Member Mani Vadari is founder and president of Modern Grid Solutions of Sammamish, Wash., a company that provides consulting and training services to utilities and smart-grid companies worldwide. He is also the director of sector services for the Smart Cities Council, which is responsible for producing the Smart Cities Readiness Guide workshops as well as assessments for how municipalities can become smarter. Vadari's book, Electric System Operations: Evolving to the Modern Grid, is available online.


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While there has been no formal announcement of the change, the Primedia Inc. magazine, which has a circulation of close to 76,000 and targets broadband service providers, has been notifying advertisers about the reduction, according to company sources.
Publisher Mark Hickey confirmed there would be a decrease in frequency but would not provide specific details.
"We will be consolidating some issues from now to the end of the year," he said. "The current market conditions in telecom are a factor."
Another executive put it more bluntly: "Ad pages are down. We cover telecom."
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The French Poodle II has been raided for the second time in a year by state agents who arrested topless dancers on charges they solicited drinks from customers, authorities said Wednesday.
The bar and restaurant at 1115 N. Federal Highway also violated a special license issued by the state Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco by closing its kitchen long before the bar shut down at 2 a.m., agents said.
State officials could fine the establishment $1,000 for each of 13 counts of alleged solicitation of a beverage from customers by em-ployees, said division Lt. Junior Watts. They could also revoke its license, he said.
The establishment did not have to close its doors after the Thursday night raid in which four dancers were arrested, Watts said. He said the raid ended a six-week undercover investigation conducted with Boynton Beach police.
"We did not close them down, we just told them they could not be serving alcoholic beverages," said Watts, who heads the division's West Palm Beach office.
A man reached at the bar, who identified himself as the manager but would not give his name, said he had "no comment whatsoever" on the charges.
One of the four dancers taken into custody at 10:40 p.m. Thursday, Cynthia A. Perring of Boynton Beach, was among five dancers arrested on the same charge in the raid last Jan. 30, Watts said.
Others arrested Thursday were Dorothea Orfino of Boca Raton, Dorothy Leslie of Lake Worth and Kimberly Wadsworth of Lantana, police said.
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Sending thoughts and prayers your way on your journeys and hopes and wishes for the healing of your family.ReplyDelete
Penny and your family are in my prayers.ReplyDelete
So saddened by your news. Prayers for Penny and your family.ReplyDelete
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I see the Penny quilt and it is lovely. Such sad news about your niece. Safe travels.ReplyDelete
What an upsetting end to 2017. I will pray for your niece, Penny, and her family, and will ask my friends at church to pray, too.ReplyDelete
I have missed your posts, and was going to write a note to let you know. Then I saw your post this morning, and I was so happy to see you again. I am so sorry for the news about your niece, and I pray things turn around for her.
I love seeing your beautiful makes. They always so inspire me to create. I am so sorry about your niece. I really hope things turn around for her. Sending prayers and good wishes your way. xoxo.ReplyDelete
May your visit bring comfort and hope to your family. Know that many of us out here on the internet will hold thoughts of you and Penny and your family very close to our hearts. Godspeed. xoReplyDelete
I will pray for your niece, Penny. By the time you read this, I hope you have arrived safely and are providing comfort and love to yr family.ReplyDelete
Oh I am so sorry to hear about your beloved niece. Warm thoughts and prayers sent her way and to you and your family. Hope to hear good news soon. Fondly, BeckyReplyDelete
Prayers for you and your family and wishes for your safe travel.ReplyDelete
I have been reading your blog for years but never commented (I don't think). I treasure your sweet pictures and I love the charm you bring to your work. I am so terribly sorry to hear the news about your niece and I hope there is some good news for you soon.ReplyDelete
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Sending prayers and hugs to you and your family, Chase. Will be keeping you all in my thoughts and am so thankful that you are there with your family.ReplyDelete
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The top February 2015 fashion photography ideas show that the industry is already looking past winter to the transitional season of spring. Not only are the looks featured throughout full of light layers that address the temperamental weather, there is also a strong focus on beach backdrops and sunny destinations that will have viewers dreaming of warmer and longer days.
Yet beyond that, the top February 2015 fashion photography ideas range in terms of style. On one hand, there are a ton of fitness-inspired outfits that herald a time for active lifestyles and on the other hand there are dramatic ensembles that encourage people to try out something different for the new year. Together, the February 2015 fashion photography ideas are very inspirational.
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We've made it. We're more than halfway through the week. Yahoo!
This weekend's top events list is, um…odd. What an odd grouping of events. Sure there's still plenty of college football on the list, but some of the games are not expected to show up on the list. For instance, what's up with the New Mexico vs. Hawaii game? I have to imagine it's kind of a limited audience that would attend this game, no? Perhaps fans are just eagerly waiting to see if their place-kick block issues will be resolved?
For your obvious games to make the list, clearly the Notre Dame vs. USC game will have a big draw. Both teams recently had blowout wins (Notre Dame over Air Force and USC over Cal) and are looking to dominate each other.
And, have you realized the Texas A&M has shown up on the top weekend events list for the past 3 weeks? Those Texans love their football. As do the Okies.
For your non-football events, this weekend, the Talladega Speedway will be busy with the Sprint Cup Series. The AMP Energy 500 (aka Good Sam Club 500) is one of four races that are currently run with restrictor plates. And the Coca-Cola 250 has been an exciting event held since 2006. It was first held as the John Deere 250.
Sir Elton John leads the top weekend events list with his Vegas show. John began his new show "The Million Dollar Piano" in Las Vegas in September at Caesars Palace, where he will perform at for the next 3 years. Just recently, he performed his 3000th concert. Wow! In his four-decade long career, he has sold more than 250 million records, earning him the honor of being one of the most successful artists of all time.
And, if you weren't aware, Yo Gabba Gabba! is a kids show currently on Nick Jr. Interesting point, Yo Gabba Gabba! was not invented by studio execs, but by two SoCal dads with no TV experience. It is now a HUGE deal with the 2-4 year old sect.
Top Weekend Events 10/21/2011 – 10/23/2011
1.) Elton John, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV – Friday, October 21st
2.) Oklahoma vs. Virginia Tech, OU Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK – Saturday, October 22nd
3.) Notre Dame vs. USC, Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IN – Saturday, October 22nd
4.) Joaquin Sabina, American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL – Sunday, October 23rd
5.) Yo Gabba Gabba, Charleston Municipal Auditorium, Charleston, WV – Friday, October 21st
6.) AMP Energy 500, Talladega Super Speedway, Talladega, AL – Sunday, October 23rd
7.) New Mexico State vs. Hawaii, Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI – Saturday, October 22nd
8.) Andrew Bird, Grand Opera House, Wilmington, DE – Saturday, October 22nd
9.) Talladega 250, Talladega Super Speedway, Talladega, AL – Saturday, October 22nd
10.) Texas A&M vs. Iowa State, Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA – Saturday, October 22nd


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Uncharted 4 singleplayer DLC is in development, and it marks the first time in the franchise that a Uncharted game is getting a singleplayer DLC.
Speaking in a live stream event a naughty Dog developer said that it will be some time before they share some specifics about Uncharted 4 singleplayer DLC.
Naughty Dog explained that the work on Uncharted 4 singleplayer DLC did not even begin until the release of Uncharted 4 A Thief's End, and it is going to be a while when developers discuss its contents and release it. Naughty Dog said that players will know as soon as they are able to give them more info.
Recently a new report emerged on the internet suggesting that Uncharted 4 A Thief's End was a smash hit in digital sales. The report comes form SuperData Research, which is an intelligence firm, the report suggests that Uncharted 4 made over $56 million in may alone. According to the report this revenue was made alone from Uncharted 4's digital sales and micro-transactions.
Uncharted 4 is the last last entry in the Nathan Drake's story of treasure hunting. The game takes players from Panama to Africa to Madagascar, as Nathan and his brother Sam Drake are chased the whole way by Rafe Adler.
Given the fact that micro-transactions were counted in the digital revenue, speaks volumes about Uncharted 4's replay-ability of its multiplayer, where players can play as many as series characters, use totems and more.
Naughty Dog also noted during the live-stream that they would like add split-screen to the Uncharted 4's multiplayer. However, it is a really tough feature that that naughty Dog can't promise will ever be released. But the devs said that its on their mind, and will give their best.
Uncharted 4 A Thief's End was released on may 10, 2016, exclusively for PlayStation 4.


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Definition of Bootlickers
1. Noun. (plural of bootlicker) ¹
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1. bootlicker [n] - See also: bootlicker
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1. America's Aims and Asia's Aspirations by Patrick Gallagher (1920)
"His sole support came from Germany, Austria, and American bootlickers and concession-hunters. His empire collapsed after one hundred days of medieval folly, ..."
2. Confederate Echoes: A Voice from the South in the Days of Secession and of by Albert Theodore Goodloe (1907)
"... become bootlickers for Abraham Lincoln. Through their instrumentality, largely, a reign of terror existed in many communities through which I passed, ..."
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New Media Knowledge's London events are excellent, it was a shame to hear about the recent fire at their premises. Their newsletter today included information on their involvement in the forthcoming Virtual Worlds Forum.
NMK is delighted to announce that it is supporting the first Virtual Worlds Forum Europe. As you will see this is a highly impressive event with a prestigious line-up of speakers, extensive programme, an exhibition plus hands-on workshops.
What you can expect from the Forum:
* A one-stop meeting point for the European and international virtual worlds community, covering all aspects of this emerging sector in an information-packed two day programme
* Over 60 industry leading speakers discussing cutting-edge topics in this market-driven agenda.
* Comprehensive coverage of both enterprise virtual worlds and the consumer/branding perspective.
* A place for you to debate, network and do real business with the key players in the industry
* Hands-on workshops with industry insiders offering practical advice.


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Welcome to Comfort Pest Control, we are your Buffalo, New York pest and animal control specialists. If you are aware of a pest or animal problem in or around your home, don't wait any longer before seeking professional assistance. Comfort Pest Control can help safely remove any unwanted pests or animals from in or around your home and help keep you and your family safe from injury or health issues associated with these uninvited guests.
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text: I'm trying to get everything to work for Android SDK and I'm having a lot of trouble with getting the USB Drivers to work so it can recognize my device. I've downloaded the Google USB Package from the Third party Addons from the Available Packages in the SDK. I just don't know what to do after that. I also have USB Debugging enabled and have it set to USB Mass Storage device. I've been told that once I connect my phone and it says that it's looking for the drivers that I can click on that and redirect to the drivers that are provided in the SDK. But it doesn't give me the option to do that. Right now it recognize my phone as Removable Disc G and I am trying to get it to recognize it as an ADB Interface or something like that. Can anyone help me? I feel like I'm making this to be a lot harder than it needs to be.


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The Shure SRH 840 Headphone is specifically engineered for critical listening and professional recording. With its precisely tailored frequency response it delivers accurate sound reproduction in demanding studio applications. Flagship Shure headphones specifically engineered for critical listening, monitoring & professional recording.The Shure SRH 840 Headphones main features,
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Precisely tailored frequency response delivers rich bass, clear mid-range and extended highs.
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(423) 899-5151
2341 Shallowford Village Dr. Chattanooga 37421 USA
Facilities Guests are welcomed at the hotel, which has a total of 76 rooms. The individual storeys can easily be reached via the lift or stairs. Services and facilities at the hotel include a laundry service and a business centre. Wireless internet access in public areas allows travellers to stay connected. Those arriving in their own vehicles can leave them in the car park of the accommodation. Rooms The establishment features rooms with air conditioning. The rooms have a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. There is also a desk. A fridge, a microwave and a tea/coffee station ensure a comfortable stay. An ironing set is also available for guests' convenience. Internet access, a telephone, a TV and WiFi add to the comfort of the holiday. A shower and a bathtub can be found in the bathrooms. The hotel offers non-smoking rooms. Sports/Entertainment The accommodation offers attractions including sport and entertainment opportunities. The establishment features numerous leisure facilities, including a pool and an outdoor pool. Meals Bed and breakfast is bookable. Options include breakfast.


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So, remember back in November when I got in a wreck? Today is the day that I finally got to put my car in the shop to get it repaired. This is what I drive- a 2003 Toyota Camry. And no, that's not me behind the wheel. That's my bodyguard. I don't trust him with my camera- just my car. And my life.
So anyways, during school today I got on the phone to [unnamed car rental place] to secure a vehicle for the next few days.
"And what kind of car would you like, Ms. Downs?"
"Um… something cheap. I'm thinking something sorta like my camry. Maybe a bit smaller. Do you have that today?"
"Yes, ma'am. Just come on up here and we'll get it for you."
"And you DO have something in that price range, correct?"
"Yes ma'am."
Fast forward to arriving at [unnamed car rental place].
"Hi Ms. Downs. We've got your vehicle ready for you."
And then THIS drives around the corner.
Uh, I'm sorry… but did my Mom's minivan get pregnant and birth THIS? It's a baby minivan! That's not a car. That's certainly not smaller than my Camry. I don't even think it's an SUV. Did someone think I said "Caravan" instead of "Camry"? Possibly. And I'll be honest, this is a very flattering picture. You are very photogenic, Kia Rondo. Cause you ain't that purdy in real life.
And no, this babymini is not exactly in my price range. Nor my age bracket.
So, I called the store and I'm trading babymini in tomorrow.
But only after I go through a few carpool lines, stop by the grocery store for some apple juice boxes and gummy snacks, and load the kids up for their soccer games.
hey girl, just 'cause you're twenty-something doesn't mean you can't drive a mini! 😉
If I were you, I would hit up the McDonalds drive thru and order five happy meals just for the fun of it!
don't make too much fun- it will be you before too long!!! 🙂
The girls will be waiting for you at 9am tomorrow morning to come take them through the carpool line at 1st Methodist. They wanted me to make sure it has a DVD player first, though.
Mamas, this is totally not mocking you. Just mocking ME pretending to be YOU.
Shannon, girl, you know I can't do that- got weddings to be in this summer. Raise your hand if you could POSSIBLY eat five happy meals?
Annie, put your hand down.
I can't believe you couldn't suck it up and drive it for the next few days. You patsy.
Marie, for starters, it's mainly a moola decision. You want me to eat sushi tonight or not? Gah.
Secondly, did you call me a "patsy"? What even is that? Should I be offended or did you mean to call me by the lunch lady's name?
Oh I remember the day when we traded in our camry for our minivan. What a sad day for me it was. I wanted a 4-runner and hubby said we needed to be practical since we were adding to the family and all …. I thought we would just throw the oldest in the back and be done but he said they ALL needed car seats …. the nerve! Just kidding I really didn't think I'd throw them in the back but I really wanted that 4-runner B.A.D! needless to say … I'm driving the carpool minivan …..
I don't know if I used it in the right context but here's a situation that you could use it in: "Ohio State is only considered to be a great team party because they are in a patsy conference". It can be a adjective or a noun (not really, but let's just say it can).
My dad said the above example yesterday and I liked the word alot so I wanted to call someone one.
Also, what I thought when I saw the Rondo was that it was a minivan version of your car, maybe God is telling you to adopt 4 kids. "I have given you what you need to deal with what's coming". These kinds of things.
I didn't mean EAT five happy meals. You could give them to homeless people or some of your students and share the wealth…
Yea, Annie, I wanna happy meal!
This one's gonna bite you in the butt one day… Just look at Amy Fritchy. 🙂
We missed you tonight.
You could just get a temporary nosering to balance out the minivan look.
Oh, and be sure to leat a cup of milk in there overnight so that it will have that true minivan smell…
What no one has commented on is the Camry picture. Coming over the horizon, glimmering in the sun like that, it looks like some sort of hero here to save the day.
Or maybe saving something else, right, Annie?
Get a sneak peek of Annie's latest book! Click the link to download two free chapters of Let's All Be Brave.
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Scripture coming true
Jesus told a story to illustrate the Kingdom of Heaven in which a king threw a great wedding banquet for his son and many invited guests did not show. So the king said to his servants,
The wedding feast is ready, and the guests I invited aren't worthy of the honor. Now go out to the street corners and invite everyone you see.Last month, a bride and groom in Washington State cancelled their wedding on 12 days notice, too late to get refunds. In a move not unlike the parable, the bride and her parents held the reception and invited the homeless. In an All Headline News report, the bride was quoted saying
With the notoriety of the runaway bride, I would like people to know that these things do happen, and there is another outlet. The money is spent. But oh my Gosh,we had so much fun!Now that's a radically welcoming wedding banquet (see post below for radical welcome).


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WORK at the Quest Midland site stopped in about August but a spokeswoman for Quest Apartment Hotels says the building is on track to be completed in the second half of next year.
Echo News asked Quest Apartment Hotels whether builder DGX Construction – part of Diploma Group Ltd – was still contracted to build the 93-apartment project.
The spokeswoman said she was unable to comment on that question or others about whether subcontractors who were working on the site had been paid for the work they carried out and when work at The Crescent site would start again.
When asked whether the situation had led to any financial issues for the Quest Midland franchisee or was Quest Apartment Hotels still trying to secure a franchisee for Quest Midland she said the franchisee selection process was yet to start.
But in April a statement from the company said expressions of interest regarding the opportunity to become franchisee of the new Quest properties in Innaloo and Midland were still open but due to close soon.
This week Quest Midland was still listed as a project on Diploma Group Ltd's website.
The website said the Quest Midland contract was for the construction of an eight-storey building with an underground basement.
Another project listed on the website is the Yanchep Surf Club but DGX Construction was formally notified its contract to build the new surf club had been terminated by the City of Wanneroo on Thursday, September 29.
City of Wanneroo assets director Harminder Singh said the city had ended its contract as the contractor did not have a reasonable excuse for being behind on construction of the new surf club.
"There had been an adequate performance for several months from the award of the contract in February, however from August the city had become increasingly concerned with the departure from the approved program," he said.
In May, Diploma Group defended its subsidiary Diploma Construction (WA) after it was accused of owing money to dozens of subcontractors.
At the time it was reported that Diploma Group had denied it was behind on paying its bills.
On Wednesday, October 26 Building Commission commissioner Peter Gow said the commission was investigating Diploma Construction (WA) Pty Ltd and assessing the available information to determine its performance and viability as a registered building contractor.
Mr Gow said as part of the commission's investigation it was also assessing other entities related to Diploma, including registered building contractor DGX Constructions Pty Ltd.
"The Building Commission has engaged McGrathNichol to assist with its investigation into Diploma Construction (WA).
"McGrathNichol's role is to provide specialist financial and accounting expertise in relation to the Building Commission's investigation into Diploma,'' he said.
"It is not common but where necessary the Building Commission will contract appropriate specialist advice.''
Diploma Group Ltd was contacted for comment.


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Car fuel benefit: calculating the cash equivalent
Section 150 ITEPA 2003
The car fuel benefit charge is incurred as detailed at EIM25510.
The cash equivalent of the charge is reduced to nil for a particular tax year if either of the conditions in EIM25555 is met.
Otherwise, the cash equivalent:
- is calculated for a full tax year as shown at EIM25560
- is then reduced proportionately if the car is unavailable for part of the year, see EIM25565 and
- can also be reduced if free fuel is withdrawn in a tax year and not reinstated, see EIM25570 and
- can also be correspondingly reduced if a reduction is made to the cash equivalent of the benefit of a car to an employee because the car is shared, see EIM25575.
Years prior to 2003/04
The fuel benefit charge had a different basis in these years.


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Tornado Quest Science Week In Review For January 23 – 28, 2017
Greetings and salutations one and all! I hope the weather is being good to you wherever you are. There's a lot to cover this week…and considering recent current events, there's more than the usual amount of science and public policy topics to cover. Like it or not, the climate of the country is changing in more than one way. We've challenging times ahead.
For your consideration, here are this week's links…
Taking into consideration the inevitability that the next four years in the USA will be challenging for science, many scientists are now planning to run for public office.
From any rational viewpoint, a disturbing event that is unfolding daily. Any way you slice it, facts aren't political. "What We Actually Lose When The USDA and EPA Can't Talk To The Public." (Updated)
Is there more than one way for the USA to pull out of the Paris climate agreement? Unfortunately, yes.
Still in its formative stages, the March For Science is slowly gaining momentum…and will likely be the next big march in Washington, D.C. The organizers have a website and Twitter account where you can stay up-to-date on details.
Starting with only a few texts between friends, "500 Women Scientists" has grown to 14,000 strong and counting.
A very interesting privacy and security read. "Firefox, Chrome start calling HTTP connections insecure."
Environmental disasters such as the BP Deepwater Horizon Gulf Of Mexico oil spill take a heavy toll on the biosphere…and mental health of people who have to deal with the immediate effects and long-term aftermath.
The USA's Environmental Protection Agency has an uncertain future. To get an idea of how filthy it was before its formation, take a look back at America's environmental state before 1970.
Here's some good news on the renewable/wind energy front. The USA's largest offshore wind farm is coming to Long Island.
And some more good news…the Irish parliament has voted to take on the task of divesting from fossil fuels.
NOAA recently tweeted a page that has been a good source of information on global warming…and it's probably one of the best FAQ sites on the topic you'll find online. There's a plethora of references too…and those are gems for further research.
In recent decades, flooding in the northern countries of Europe has more than doubled.
The latest Drought Monitor shows that for the first time since March, 2011, exceptional drought conditions are not affecting the USA population.
Highlights: Drought conditions have eased a great deal across much of California.
Extreme Drought conditions (red shading) have spread rapidly in parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma.
If you've ever wondered how a well done tornado path survey is written up by a National Weather Service office, the survey of the Albany, GA tornado of 22 January 2017 by the Tallahassee, FL NWS is a good example. The vast majority of path surveys done by the NWS are exceptionally detailed studies.
And that's a wrap for this post! As always, I'd like to send a warm welcome to my new followers in social media. It's nice to have you along for the fun. 🙂
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What Does A Particularly Dangerous Situation Tornado Watch mean? #alwx #mswx #flwx
The new Tornado Watch for parts of AL, FL, & a small part of MS is a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Tornado Watch. Many folks are not quite sure what that means. From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's FAQ, here's the definition…
"2.7 I noticed the wording "THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION" in some of your watches. What does this mean? What is the criteria for a PDS watch?
The "Particularly Dangerous Situation" wording is used in Tornado Watches for rare situations when long-lived intense tornadoes are likely. This enhanced wording may also accompany Severe Thunderstorm Watches for widespread significant severe events, usually produced by exceptionally intense derechos. PDS watches are issued, when in the opinion of the forecaster, the likelihood of significant events is boosted by very volatile atmospheric conditions. Usually this decision is based on a number of atmospheric clues and parameters, so the decision to issue a PDS watch is subjective with no hard criteria. However, the SPC goal is to have 3 out of every 4 PDS Tornado Watches verifying with multiple intense tornadoes. PDS watches are most often issued with a High risk in Day 1 Convective Outlooks."
All watches, regardless of whether they're the "typical' Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Watch, are something you should watch very carefully, but when a PDS watch is issued, a very active severe weather episode is expected with large hail, strong damaging straight line winds, strong to violent (EF-2+) tornadoes and, last but not least, flash flooding along with dangerous lightning are expected. Considering this PDS Tornado Watch is going into the overnight hours, make sure you have at least three ways of receiving warnings, your NOAA weather radio has fresh batteries and is set on standby, your shelter precautions are in place, and you stay very weather aware by following official sources of potentially life saving information. At night, tornadoes are often difficult to impossible to see…so if you're in a warning, please take shelter immediately. Lastly, follow @NWSSPC, @NWSBirmingham, @NWSMobile, @NWSTallahassee on Twitter and the broadcast meteorologists/media outlets of your choice.
Stay weather aware and stay safe!
Tornado Quest Science Links And More For January 3 – 13, 2017
Greetings everyone! This has been a wild weather week across much of the western USA with California getting tons of snow, more than enough rainfall to put a dent in much of the drought stricken areas, and even an EF-0 tornado near Sacramento. Much of the midwest is bracing for an ice storm and, as of this date (13 January 2017) Ice Storm Warnings are in effect from the northeast Texas panhandle across Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and even into west-central Illinois. As usual, there's a plethora of other topics to cover. On a personal level, it's been a "full dance card" week for me with many projects that led me to delay this week's post. On that note, let's get started…
For your consideration, here are this week's links…
Excellent read from American Scientist magazine on nurturing scientific literacy among the general public. What is meant by 'scientific literacy?'
Here's a fascinating story of a man who, in search of a quiet existence in a remote area, inadvertently had a significant effect on climate change science.
A very cool astronomy read about researchers getting the first look at a very rare kind of galaxy.
A recent study found evidence that the Earth's moon is older than scientists thought…millions of years earlier than previously believed.
An idea that, for the sake of our future generations, should come to fruition. "How To Save $23 Trillion Per Year: 100% Renewable Energy For The World."
Good advice to get the new year started off right. "All too often environmentalism is about stopping doing something, but maybe it's time to be more active and start doing something instead?"
As of late, the air pollution in China has literally become lethal in nature. This article explains why their air pollution is on the rise again.
China isn't the only country struggling with severe air pollution problems. Just five days into 2017, London has breached its annual air pollution limit.
Those of us in Oklahoma know all too well what Trump's EPA nominee Scott Pruitt is capable of. Now, the rest of the country has the chance to find out for themselves.
An interesting read on a study that says the frequency of large-scale tornado outbreaks is increasing in the USA, particularly when it comes to the most extreme events. A link to the original study is included.
Tornadoes in California? You bet. On 10 January 2017, the Sacramento area was visited by an EF-0 tornado.
The latest US Drought Monitor shows over 20% of the contiguous USA is experiencing drought conditions. Recent rain and snowfall throughout the southern states should provide relief that will be evident on the next Drought Monitor.
There's often a great deal of confusion about winter weather advisories, watches, and warnings. This NWS infographic has got you covered.
Are you prepared for an ice storm? If you're in the areas under an Ice Storm Warning, all the preparations in this info-graphic (courtesy of the St. Louis, MO National Weather Service) should be rushed to completion.
While it may sound bizarre, you can have a blizzard even when it's not snowing.
In 2016, a total of 121 flood related deaths occurred in the USA. This map from the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center gives a state-by-state breakdown. High death tolls in West Virginia were due to June floods, Texas deaths from flooding in late May.
Just when you thought the new year couldn't get off to a more bizarre start. "House Science Committee's Twitter Account Is Now Just Another Climate Science Denial Troll."
While not necessarily representative of the whole of American society, this survey gives an informative 'snapshot' of the daunting challenges atmospheric scientists are up against when trying to convey climate science to the general public.
Another challenge is conveying the risk of climate change to the public. A recent World Economic Forum report ranks climate change and associated environmental factors as the greatest risk facing humanity.
Here's a disconcerting 'must-read' on the anti-science crusade that continues to build steam in the USA. "The Congressional Attack On Science."
A concise overview from the Capital Weather Gang of ten extreme weather events outside of the USA that killed thousands and cost untold billions during 2016.
In the Antarctic, an ice shelf is breaking up from the inside out. The ice shelf is bigger than New York's Long Island and when it breaks off, it could result in global sea level rise that threatens many large cities close to the world's coasts.
Last but not least, when asked about death and the 'afterlife,' astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson gives a spot on answer that is particularly enlightening.
That's a wrap for this post! I'd like to welcome all my new followers in social media. I'm glad you're along for the fun!
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Tornado Quest Science Links And More For December 27, 2016 – January 3, 2017
Greetings and salutations to everyone! Happy New Year as well! I hope all of you had a great holiday season and the new year is off to a good start. Here's to 2017 being a year that is everything we want and need. As many of you are aware of, 2016 was yet another year for the record books in terms of global temperatures with well above normal heat across nearly all continents. On the bright side, it was a 'slow' year for tornadoes in the USA. We'll cover that in detail later in this post. Here's a select few items to start the new year off with, so let's get started.
For your consideration, here are this week's links…
The history of science has always been an area of study that's near and dear to my heart. Here's a particularly inspiring account of how female astronomers at Harvard University accomplished groundbreaking work in classifying stars.
The dangers of fracking to water contamination (which includes water you use for personal purposes) have been known for years, but the EPA has finally and officially given their 'seal of approval' on the hazards. The lack of regulation, something that we Oklahoman's know about all too well, is abhorrent…and likely to get worse with the new presidential administration.
Here's some amazingly good renewables news! Sweden has generated more energy from wind power than it ever has before…the equivalent of six nuclear power plants.
The new year should be interesting to watch from an environmental perspective. Here are fifteen environmental trends to watch in 2017.
2016 has ended with one of the lowest annual tornado totals for the USA since records began in 1954. A preliminary count of 901 could be a record low. At least that's one bit of good news to come out of last year.
Here's a nice compilation of some spectacular tornado videos during 2016. The most important factor to keep in mind while watching these videos is the fact that several individuals involved put themselves in unnecessary danger. No video is worth risking life or limb for fifteen minutes of fame. To be a successful storm chaser or storm spotter, you must have a very detailed and exceptionally informed knowledge of the storm scale environment and accept the possibility that it could change so fast that you may not have time to react for your own well-being. Having chased since March, 1982, this is a lesson I learned very early on and on more than one occasion, it has kept me out of potentially life threatening scenarios.
There's never a dull moment in Oklahoma weather…and this nice graphic courtesy of the Oklahoma Mesonet shows 2016's histrionic highlights all across the Sooner State.
With winter comes dangerous wind chills that can result in everything from minor discomfort to permanent frostbite damage to even death. Here's the best windchill chart available online courtesy of the National Weather Service in Spokane, Washington.
While on the topic of wind chill and the dangers of extreme cold, a recent world-wide study in The Lancet shows that up to seventeen times more people die from cold than heat each year.
From Climate Central, a very important read on how to stay informed on climate change action in 2017. "Here are some of the key issues and places to watch this year as battles are waged against dirty energy, as climate policies are debated and implemented, and as governments abroad move to take over the leadership role that America seems poised to vacate."
That's a wrap for this post! I'd like to extend a warm welcome to my new followers in social media. There's plenty of good things on tap with Tornado Quest in 2017, so I'm glad you're along for the fun!
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1997: Erik Pacific served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Armenia in Vanadzor beginning in 1997
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Erik Pacific can be contacted at epac25ayahoodcom
Country of Service: Armenia
Training Group: A5
Cities you served in: Vanadzor
Arrival Year: 1997
Departure Year: 1999
Work Description:
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The Untold Yippie Project
by Becca Schlossberg
directed by Madeleine Rose Parsigian
In 1970, liberal America seemed at the end of its rope. Out of the flower children and free-loving hippies that has popularized the cultural landscape, a new wave of radicals entered the scene: the Yippies. Avantgarde and arrogant, the Yippies made their anti-war, anti-capitalist sentiments well known with in your face activism. When Terry, a wild but weary leader of the Yippies, gets an idea to organize a protest in Disneyland, hes looking for a lot more than a chance to stick it to the man: hes looking to dig into Clyde, a former Yippie and friend who has betrayed him.
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A new collaborative design between Kanye West and adidas Football has resulted in a pair of YEEZY cleats.
First leaked by DeAndre Hopkins, the wide receiver of the Houston Texans for the NFL, many sources have since confirmed that the new YEEZY cleats will soon be available for public purchase. Using the Primeknit upper that marks the YEEZY Boost models, the athletic shoes were made to form to the feet with ease so that players could get the most out of the design.
With the Primeknit upper also being lightweight and breakable, its inclusion on the YEEZY cleats is the perfect fit. For now, it's not quite clear exactly which model of the shoes West and adidas Football will choose to send to mass production, however those looking to upgrade their athletic wardrobes can remain hopeful.
Rapper-Designed Cleats
More Stats +/-
Fashion Show Attendee Photography
Rapper-Made Furniture Parodies
All-White Rapper Sneakers
Non-Athlete Sneaker Partnerships
Revitalized Rapper-Made Sneakers
The YEEZY Cleats Given to DeAndre Hopkins Will Likely Be Offered Publicly
- By: Riley von NiessenSep 14, 2016
References: adidas & highsnobiety
References: adidas & highsnobiety


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Trailer for the exhibition 'Art in Berlin 1880-1980'.
Art in Berlin 1880–1980
The presentation from our collection is a multi-facetted tour through the art of Berlin from 1880 to 1980. It ranges from paintings of the late 19th century, when the Kaiser reigned and tastes were largely determined by the moneyed classes, via Expressionism and the East European avant-garde to post-war modern architecture and the "wild" works of the Seventies. Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the collection, there is a lively dialogue between paintings, prints, sculpture, photography and architecture. The show illustrates a diversity of artistic styles and credos, but also tensions, polarisations and fresh departures, which remain hallmarks of Berlin as an artistic hub. As a city of the modern age that is attracting more young international artists than ever before, Berlin is still a centre of permanent new beginnings.
Artists (selected)
Marta Astfalck-Vietz, Rudolf Ausleger, Otto Bartning, Max Beckmann, Rudolf Belling, Christian Borchert, Max Dungert, Candilis-Josic-Woods und Schiedhelm, Rainer Fetting, Naum Gabo, Rolf Gutbrod und Frei Otto, Werner Heldt, Hannah Höch, Hermann Kaspar, Oskar Kokoschka, Margarete Kubicka, Fritz Kühn, Max Liebermann, Walter Leistikow, Erna Lendvai-Dircksen, Jeanne Mammen, Ludwig Meidner, Felix Nussbaum, Georgij Petrussow, Iwan Puni, Sergius Ruegenberg, Erich Salomon, Gertrude Sandmann, Karl Schenker, Eugen Schönebeck, Fred Thieler, Hans Uhlmann, Wolf Vostell, Julie Wolfthorn, Anton von Werner, Heinrich Zille.
Exhibition Architecture and Colour Design: david saik studio.
Berlinische Galerie
Landesmuseum für Moderne
Kunst, Fotografie und Architektur
Stiftung Öffentlichen Rechts
Alte Jakobstraße 124–128
10969 Berlin Germany
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Opening hours
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Lima, MacBeth Suggest Not Paying 38 Studios Bonds
By Dave Fisher on April 10, 2013
The House Finance Committee heard several bills yesterday concerning the operation of the RI Economic Development Corporation (EDC) in the wake of last years 38 Studios fiasco, including two bills that would prohibit the state or the EDC from making payments to the bondholders of the failed video game company. The bills, H5639 and H5888, […]
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Rep. Lima Defends Her Religion Over Equal Rights
By Steve Ahlquist on January 22, 2013
Today's ProJo ran a piece on the expected passage, later today, of H5015, the Marriage Equality bill. The piece ran some quotes from Representative Charlene Lima that surprised me. "We were sensitive to an atheist in Cranston to take down a prayer banner" she said, referring to a legal challenge that led to the removal […]
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This cake is DELICIOUS! You only need a small sliver thanks to the sticky caramel on top. The cake itself is dense and fudgy, but still melt in your mouth. If you make just one thing on this blog, let it be this!
If you want a tall cake, make two and sandwich them together, or double the recipe and bake it in three batches. It's better to bake it in smaller layers so you don't dry it out too much on the outside before the inside is cooked. I have used this under fondant and it stands up well, though you will need to use a different icing or ganache on the outside. Keep the caramel to fill between the layers though!
Caramel Mud Cake
300g white chocolate, broken up
180g butter, chopped
1/4 cup oil
1 cup milk
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp golden syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 2/3 cups flour
2/3 tsp baking powder
Grease and flour a 20cm round pan. Preheat oven to 160C.
In a large pot, put the broken up white chocolate, butter, oil, milk, brown sugar, golden syrup and vanilla. Over a low heat, stir until smooth and the butter and chocolate is melted. Remove from heat (allow to cool until lukewarm if it's too hot).
Add eggs and mix until smooth and glossy.
Lastly, mix in flour and baking powder until the mixture is smooth.
Bake until a skewer or knife comes out clean or with only moist crumbs, not wet mixture – about 60-70mins depending on your oven.
When baked, remove from the oven, cover with a tea towel and press down for a flat surface. If you like, place a play over the tea towel and put something heavy on top, eg. A large tin. This is purely for looks – you could also trim off the done with a knife.
Salted Caramel
1 tin of sweetend condensed milk
50g butter
2 Tbsp golden syrup
Coarse sea salt
In a pan over medium heat, melt together the condensed milk, butter and golden syrup, stirring regularly, until the mix is thick and golden.
Allow to cool until warm but still spreadable.
Spread over your mud cake, swirling the caramel in a spiral pattern, starting from the outside into the center.
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Senate ready to sink effort to boost minimum wage
lost in DC West Jordan, UTMay 1, 2014 8:34 a.m.
yes, the elcetion are in November, not that far away.
That is why the dems are raising the issue now, purely as a political ploy. IF they really cared about the poor, they might have done this earlier.
But no, their timing is perfect; if they lose, they can accuse the GOP of being cruel; if they win, the negative effects on employment will not be felt until after the election. 500,000 jobs lost
definitely not governing, but harry and BO don't know how to govern, just play political games.
GaryO Virginia Beach, VAApril 30, 2014 3:24 p.m.
" . . . the Senate seems ready to hand a fresh defeat to President Barack Obama . . ."
Uh huh. That's what he wants you to think.
This bill had no hope of passing. Who doesn't know that?
But now it's on the record that Evil Republicans in Congress do not want people to have a living wage.
I think it might be a little early for that. The elections are not until November.
Esquire Springville, UTApril 30, 2014 2:13 p.m.
@ Redshirt1701, please see the comment I made at 11:14 a.m. So I guess it's the GOP that effectively controls Congress. They own the House, and it take GOP support to pass anything in the Senate. So if this is the worst do-nothing Congress in history, then it falls squarely on the shoulders of the Republicans. It's not that hard to comprehend.
lost in DC West Jordan, UTApril 30, 2014 1:52 p.m.
the house has passed PLENTY of bills. the obstructionist harry reid will not even allow votes on any of them. Who is failing to lead? D-E-M s
immigration? as Boehner said, why pass legislation that would require BO to uphold it? we KNOW he won't.
don't give me the "endless filibuster" argument. harry has shown he is more than willing to pull the trigger on the "nuclear option" This is more about winning votes than helping people.
Why else would they even bring up a bill that would rob 500,000 of the poorest of their jobs? The dems want to retain control of the senate - at the cost of the working poor.
Redshirt1701 Deep Space 9, UtApril 30, 2014 12:03 p.m.
To "Esquire" if the Democrats control congress, why can't they pass the bill? Doesn't this mean that the Democrats are the party of "No" since they won't bother to vote on this?
Esquire Springville, UTApril 30, 2014 11:14 a.m.
@ lost in DC, may I remind you that our system of government requires that legislation pass both houses of Congress. The GOP controls the House. The GOP has a perpetual filibuster, thus requiring 60 votes and the Dems don't have 60 votes. Even if they can get something passed, it still has to clear the House. This is, statistically and substantively, the most ineffective Congress in history. The problem is that the GOP refuses to move anything, even on stuff that the majority of them agree on. Take immigration. If the GOP leadership in the House would put it up for an honest vote, it would pass. It passed the Senate, even with the 60 vote requirement. Your rationalizations may make you feel good, but the fact remains that the GOP has refused to govern. Like Speaker Boehner said, the conservatives whine because "it's so hard". That was your leader, not the Dems.
lost in DC West Jordan, UTApril 30, 2014 8:28 a.m.
Why do dems want to take jobs away from the poor?
this bill would cost 500,000 jobs.
Filibusters are good things when they stop bad legislation, as is the case here.
According to the BLS and DOL, of the 10 jurisdictions with the highest unemployment rates (DC and 9 states), all but two have higher minimum wages laws. Of the 10 states with the lowest unemployment, only 1 has a higher minimum wage law.
Ute Alumni,
harry isn't getting minimum wage, but bbiden is taking social security in addition to his salary as VP. I wonder if harry is taking SS? probably, as if either of them need or deserve it
refusal to govern for the past few years? Which party has had control of the WH AND the senate? hint, NOT the GOP you accuse of failing to govern. for BO and harry, it's been my way or nothing. I'm glad the GOP has stood firm against harry and BO's tryanny.
this is all just election year posturing by the dems since their record is so abysmal.
Esquire Springville, UTApril 30, 2014 7:53 a.m.
This is about yet another filibuster by the Republicans. And if you are wondering why this is the most ineffective, least productive Congress in history, look right at the pet party of Utah, the GOP. For the life of me, why would you support the GOP with it's history of refusal to govern the past several years?
ute alumni SLC, UTApril 30, 2014 7:01 a.m.
wonder if harry is making minimum wage?


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NEW YORK, June 9 (UPI) -- Kathy Bates, Tim Curry and Colm Meany have joined the cast of "Alice," a four-hour TV movie being shot in Vancouver, SCI FI said.
The contemporary re-imagining of Lewis Carroll's classic fantasy stories "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass" is set to premiere on the channel in December.
Bates will play the Queen of Hearts and Caterina Scorsone will portray Alice, SCI FI said in a release.
Curry has been cast as Dodo, Colm Meaney as the King of Hearts, Philip Winchester as Jack of Hearts, Matt Frewer as the White Knight, Andrew Lee Potts as Hatter, Alessandro Juliani as 9 of Clubs, Timothy Webber as Carpenter, Alex Diakun as Ratcatcher, Zak Santiago as 10 of Clubs and Eugene Lipinski as Doctors Dee and Dum.
The movie was written and is being directed by Nick Willing, who helmed SCI FI's popular 2007 miniseries "Tin Man."
"We are thrilled that this exciting project has attracted a stellar cast that will further elevate this production to one of the year's most anticipated television events," executive producer Robert Halmi, Sr., said in a statement.
"An incredible creative team has been assembled to re-interpret this familiar tale in an imaginative and innovative way," added Mark Stern, executive vice president of original programming for SCI FI. "This exciting new vision is one of the reasons we've been able to attract such high-level talent."


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UGC approves new regulations for higher education
The University Grants Commission is understood to have passed two important regulations related to technical education and distance education.india Updated: Jan 12, 2014 10:52 IST
The University Grants Commission is understood to have passed two important regulations related to technical education and distance education.
At a meeting of the commission on Friday, the board members have passed the regulation as a result of which technical colleges will now be regulated by the universities.
Under the new regulation, the universities have been empowered to grant recognition and approval to the colleges offering engineering programmes leading to an award of a degree.
According to sources, the universities have to establish their own mechanism for screening of proposal and inspection of institution prior to granting the approval.
However, sources said that the institutes offering diploma in management programme will continue to be regulated as per the existing practice.
The commission is also understood to have approved the regulation for distance education under which the universities offering the distance education programme will have to seek approval of UGC for programmes leading to the awarding of a degree.
However, stand-alone institutions are likely to be not covered by the regulation.
First Published: Jan 12, 2014 10:48 IST


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383 U.S. 413 (1966) A BOOK NAMED "JOHN CLELAND'S MEMOIRS OF A WOMAN OF PLEASURE" ET AL. v. ATTORNEY GENERAL OF MASSACHUSETTS. No. 368. Supreme Court of United States. Argued December 7-8, 1965. Decided March 21, 1966. APPEAL FROM THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS. *414 Charles Rembar argued the cause and filed briefs for appellants. William I. Cowin, Assistant Attorney General of Massachusetts, argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief were Edward W. Brooke, Attorney General, and John E. Sullivan, Assistant Attorney General. Charles H. Keating, Jr., and James J. Clancy filed a brief for Citizens […]READ MORE


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Governors Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) and Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) yesterday urged the management of Wemabod Estate Limited to build low cost houses for the people.
They said this was necessary to grow the economy of the Southwest.
The governors spoke yesterday at the Premier Hotel in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, during the company's 50th anniversary.
They were represented by the secretaries to the government of both states – Taiwo Adeoluwa (Ogun) and Akin Olajide (Oyo).
Ajimobi urged the company to build 1,000 housing units in Oyo.
Amosun said: "In Nigeria's peculiar environment, 50 years is a long time. The business environment is harsh and I congratulate Wemabod for surviving.
"Wemabod has kept the legacy alive. We are requesting its presence in Ogun State because this is our common patrimony. Beyond that, it appears most of the things we talk about in Odu'a are things we inherited from our forefathers. It is good to take good care of what we inherited, but we would add more value, if we do things that can serve the coming generation.
"We can think out of the box and leave a good legacy for the coming generation. We hope that the next 20 years will be more glorious. We have the human capital to support you. I will like to see the presence of Wemabod in Ogun State. Those things that we were shown were what we inherited. We will like to see a Wemabod that can break new grounds."
The Chairman of the occasion, Gen. Adeyinka Adebayo (rtd), said: "I want Wemabod to extend its presence to all Southwest states. I do not want it to limit its activities to Lagos and Oyo.
"I hail you for the job you have been doing since the military left. The military played its part, but Wemabod is playing a significant role."
Wemabod Managing Director Olumide Ologun said: "We must keep the flag flying by contributing to the growth of member states and the people. We are expanding our revenue base through partnership. One of the major landmarks of today is to celebrate our customers, staff and people."


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Book Reviewed: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, by Stephen King
I've only read a small handful of Stephen King books, but I've always been a fan of the man himself. He writes a lot of reviews and essays, and I enjoy getting a glimpse into his mind. He's a successful writer without pretensions or snobbery. Somehow, he's managed to earn lots of money and fans without changing his basic personality as a blue-collar nerd. He's proof that sometimes people who work hard at their craft are rewarded in great ways. So why haven't I read his memoir/writing guide before now?
For years, I was a huge book snob. I wouldn't read genre fiction at all, and I had no time for anything that smacked of the fantastical. It's only in the last couple years that I've discovered how much fun Stephen King can be. I've also come to the conclusion that he's not as one-note as I thought. He gets how people work, and his work is surprisingly well-rooted in basic human patterns. A couple years back, I read Salem's Lot and enjoyed it immensely. Since then, I've discovered a deep love for genre fiction. It's safe to say that now I understand why Stephen King is so universally loved. It was finally time to read On Writing.
On Writing is a really good book, which shouldn't have surprised me. King loves the act of writing so much that it's hard not to get excited about it, too. The first half of the book lets King explore some of the most important or memorable moments of his life as they relate to his development as a writer. The second half works as a writing guide, in which King explains his own writing habits and hands out some advice. I tend to hate writing guides, as they are often a lot of bluster and little action. This is not one of those guides. King is funny and opinionated, and he clearly just wants readers to go out and write what makes them happy. There's some genuinely great advice in here, including some tips I might steal for my own purposes.
The book's final pages center on the horrible accident that nearly killed King a decade ago. He was in the middle of writing this book when a car hit him as he was out on a walk. The accident almost turned fatal, and King spent months afterwards having to relearn how to walk and sit for long periods of time. Writing was hard, but he kept himself going at it. He credits it with helping him heal. Much like the alcoholism and drug problems that nearly derailed him in his younger years, the accident eventually taught him a lesson about the two things that made his life worth living: his loving family and writing. The book is as much a love letter to writing as it is a memoir.
There's a passage from On Writing that I think I'm going to adopt as a slogan. King tells a story about a giant desk he bought in 1981 and placed right in the middle of his study. During that time, he was usually wasted and incapable of dealing with real life. After getting sober, he moved the desk to a corner and turned the room into more of a den where his kids could come hang out with him somtimes. King ends this story with a wonderful piece of advice: "It starts with this: put your desk in the corner, and every time you sit down there to write, remind yourself why it isn't in the middle of the room. Life isn't a support system for art. It's the other way around." I love that quote because it's so honest and against the instinctive thought process of so many writers. Writing adds to the joy of life, but it should never replace the actual living. That's some damn good advice. Maybe if more writers listened to King, they wouldn't be such pretentious bastards all the time. Myself included.


text: SOUTH BEND -- A Vietnam War veteran and former Roseland Town Council member has filed suit seeking compensation for signs he claims were improperly taken by David and Dorothy Snyder. The suit was filed in Circuit Court against the Snyders, the husband and wife who serve as two-thirds of the Roseland Town Council. Samuel McCombs stated in the suit that he received permission from members of the Roseland Park Board to place a sign reading "Support the Troops" in the Roseland Veterans Memorial Park. McCombs purchased a number of the signs at $7.95 each from the American Legion and put one in the park. The suit claims the Snyders removed the sign without consulting with the park board or McCombs. McCombs stated he put up another sign and then another, which were all removed. Altogether about 20 signs have been removed from the park, according to court documents. McCombs seeks triple the value of the missing property, plus attorney fees and court costs. David Snyder denied he picked up the signs but admitted he authorized it. "I don't pick up signs," Snyder said Tuesday. "I wouldn't go and pick them up. I can as zoning commissioner, but I let the police do it. "I told the police to do the job and enforce the (town) codes. I told them to take them and tag them as evidence." The veterans park is controlled by the Town Council, unlike the other town parks, which are under the administration of the park board, Snyder said. For that reason, Snyder said, McCombs would have to obtain permission from the Town Council, not the park board, to put up a sign on town property.


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Templat:Fairy Tail Wiki:Character Template (Other) Layla Heartfilia (レイラ・ハートフィリア Reira Hātofiria) is Lucy Heartfilia's mother, and the wife of Jude Heartfilia. She was also a Celestial Spirit Mage.
Layla was a beautiful young woman. She had soft brown eyes along with long blonde hair, which she usually wore in a bun type style. Like her daughter, Layla had a voluptuous figure. She and her daughter are known to have similar appearances, to the point that Lucy is almost the spitting image of her mother.
Layla was a kind, caring, and compassionate woman who loved her daughter and husband immensely. She treated her spirits kindly, and was the one who taught Lucy that spirits were not tools, but living creatures and friends.
Layla Heartfilia was a Celestial Spirit Mage who worked in the merchant's guild, "Love & Lucky" where she met and fell in love with Jude Heartfilia. The two eventually decided to become independent when Layla became pregnant with Lucy. They chose her name when they noticed that the sign of the guild had the letter K missing so instead, it was read as 'Love & Lucy'; this made an impression on them so they decided to name their daughter after it.[1]
Over the years, the Heartfilia Konzern became bigger and more powerful. Layla lived in an estate together with her daughter and staff.[2] At the year X764, Layla retired all of her Spirits due to her fading health. Each of her spirits were distributed to three different owners, each to be entrusted with a key until Layla's child was ready to inherit the spirits. However before they left, she made a final contract with Capricorn, where he committed to protect her family for all of eternity.[3] At the year X777 when she was 29 years old, Layla passed away.[4]
Layla once told her daughter something about the "The One Magic", as Lucy remembers this when Hades explains his goals.[5]
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Celestial Spirit Magic (星霊魔法 Seirei Mahō): Layla, same as her daughter, had practiced Celestial Spirit Magic, which allows her to summon Celestial Spirits, Magical beings residing in the Celestial Spirit World, using the Keys of their respective Gates. [3]
- Multiple Summon: Layla has the ability to summon more than one Celestial Spirit at the same time, with three being the maximum number shown.[6]
Her basic items are her Celestial Spirit keys. It was known that she had at least three different keys.
Gold Keys:
- Gate of the Water Bearer Key: Summons the Water Bearer, Aquarius.[3] (former)
- Gate of the Giant Crab Key: Summons the Giant Crab, Cancer.[3] (former)
- Gate of the Goat Key: Summons the Goat, Capricorn.[3] (former)
Jude and Layla's union resulted to the birth of a daughter whom they named Lucy, having had an impression when they left the Love & Lucky guild and saw the letter "K" missing from the name, thus spelling "Love & Lucy" instead.[1] Not much is known about their relationship due to Layla passing away when Lucy was still at a young age. However, Layla had a great deal of maternal love for Lucy, telling her stories[5] and telling her spirits to protect her if she ever decides to follow the path of Magic.[3] Lucy, in turn, loves her mother as she still writes to her, telling her about her adventures, despite her passing away years ago.[7]
Before she died, Layla had demonstrated a great trust for Zoldeo, one of the family's servants. When she decided to retire her Celestial Spirits, Layla entrusted him to take care of Capricorn's key, telling him to give it to her daughter if she ever decided to follow the path of Magic.[3] However, Zoldeo betrayed this trust and performed a taboo ritual on Capricorn, possessing the Celestial Spirit. He ultimately left the family and joined Grimoire Heart, bearing a deep hatred for Layla's daughter.[8]
Capricorn was one of Layla's Celestial Spirits. During her career as a Celestial Spirit Mage, Layla came across Capricorn's key and made a contract with the goat spirit, demonstrating trust between them. Capricorn was very loyal to Layla seen when, before his key was entrusted to Zoldeo, he made a pact with her, promising to guard her family for eternity.[3] This promise was later fulfilled when he pledged his loyalty to Layla's daughter, Lucy Heartfilia.[9]
Aquarius was one of Layla's Celestial Spirits. Though not much is known about their relationship, Aquarius respects Layla as she was willing to make a contract with her and eventually made a contract with her daughter, fulfilling her promise with Layla to aid her daughter when she decided to follow the path of Magic.[3]
Cancer was one of Layla's Celestial Spirits. Though not much is known about their relationship, Cancer respects Layla as he was willing to make a contract with her and eventually made a contract with her daughter, fulfilling his promise with Layla to aid her daughter when she decided to follow the path of Magic.[3]
Layla first met Jude at the Love & Lucky Merchant's Guild and the two eventually fell in love. After some time, Layla became pregnant and they decided to become independent.[1] They eventually established the Heartfilia Konzern, a company that became bigger and more powerful over the years. After some time, Layla became ill and decided to retire as a Celestial Spirit Mage. Her illness ultimately caused her death at the age of 29 in the year X777.[4] After her death, Jude, out of grief, buried himself in his work to the point that he neglected their daughter that subsequently led to her running away at the age of 16.[10][11]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 130, Page 13
- ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 68, Page 15
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 224, Pages 16-18
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 68, Page 16
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 247, Pages 6-7
- ↑ Fairy Tail Anime: Episode 108
- ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 67, Pages 2-4
- ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 224, Pages 6-7
- ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 224, Pages 18-19
- ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 67, Pages 5-7
- ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 51, Page 8
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