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Isaac Pope of Kinston remembers Germany during Christmas in 1944
Isaac Pope celebrated his 27th birthday in one of the more unusual ways � retreating from the German army�s offensive into the Ardennes during World War II.
A first sergeant in the U.S. Army�s 969th Field Artillery Battalion, Battery D, Pope helped lead one of the first all-black combat units in the American military. For the battalion�s performance during the Battle of the Bulge, it received the highest honor available, the Presidential Unit Citation.
�Our commanding officer gave us the order to stand (at Bastogne) at all costs,� Pope said Tuesday, the day after his 95th birthday. �We couldn�t retreat any further. Bastogne was the American railhead. It was where our mail, our equipment, everything came in. We had to make a stand there, or else.�
Paula Caplan, an associate at the DuBois Institute at Harvard University, is the daughter of the captain of Pope�s battery, Jerome A. Caplan. She said while she was growing up, her father would point to a photograph of the unit and remark Pope�s service and leadership. She said she considers Pope, �a national treasure.�
�His job was to take care of all his soldiers in their unit,� Caplan said during a phone interview. �He said to me, �Every morning I had to know where everyone was, how they were doing, how were their families back home, did they have any worries....� He was very efficient and smart and very caring.�
Between Dec. 16, 1944 and Jan. 16, 1945, that leadership was desperately necessary.
The 969th, equipped with 155-milimeter howitzers, could lob shells more than nine miles. Originally attached to the 82nd Airborne Division at the Normandy invasion, the 969th was partnered with the 101st Airborne at Bastogne on Christmas.
�The German commander, he knew he had us trapped, so Christmas Eve night, he sent planes over that dropped flares and little slips of paper, playing Santa Claus,� Pope said. �Right dead at 12 o� clock � right at Santa Claus time � that�s when the German bombers came. You could hear them all in the air. We knew they were coming.�
He added, �They started dropping those bombs, and that�s when they really had us on the go. We stayed dug in our holes as long as we could, then we started running to any dark place we could see.�
When the gray sunlight broke through Christmas morning, evidence of the German bombers� work lay all around. Survivors ran across body parts of troops injured or killed during the night. Units that were overrun or broke ranks and retreated recombined as they could.
�It was a mess,� Pope said.
That marked the first time the men of the 969th served with white troops other than their commissioned officers. About 15 white soldiers reformed with Pope�s unit to lead the counterattack against the Germans. When the weather cleared on Dec. 26, fortunes turned. American and British aircraft came in at tree-top level to push back the German tanks. Then the supplies arrived.
�American C-47s were pulling gliders. The first wave, they brought gasoline,� Pope said. �They had it baled up like bales of cotton. The next wave brought blankets, and the next brought clothing, then food. That was a happy day.�
Following the break of the siege, the 969th accompanied a Moroccan anti-sniper unit, then received a well-deserved few days rest.
�We got orders to move out, and took off from there to Paris, France,� Pope said. �We went right through the city of Paris. That was a day. Everybody was having a holiday. It was a good time then, because the war was coming to an end all over the place.�
Heading back to western Germany, one of the biggest issues was simply dealing with the mass surrenders of German units. Pope remarked on the unit commanders � their horses outfitted to the nines, themselves dressed in their finest uniforms with shiny leggings.
�(German soldiers) were coming out of the woods and every which-way,� Pope said. �They had us scared to death � we thought we were going to get wiped out, to tell you the truth. They had their arms and everything. They just gave up. Whenever they saw an American soldier, I don�t care where it was, they went right to them. Hundreds at the time.�
Once Germany surrendered, Pope had the chance of heading to the Pacific or returning home to the United States. He came back to Kinston, but couldn�t remain idle with the racism and lack of progress to which he was reintroduced.
Pope worked with the local NAACP on civil rights issues and, while working at the DuPont plant, attempted to form a union. Pope admitted being out-front on such causes placed a target on his back. After the DuPont union vote failed, he decided to let go of the individual pressure that comes with those fights.
But looking back on his life and his years in the Army, what still gets to Pope were those weeks in Europe.
�Lord, it was something. I get right nervous thinking about it right now,� Pope said. �I didn�t get a scratch. God knows, soldiers got wiped out every which-way.�
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When Samantha, an established-yet-struggling actress, comes home to act as maid-of-honor in her sister's wedding, the family unabashedly tries to pair her with the best man, Ethan, her teenage crush and now a local war hero.
Samantha is the oldest Castle, and while her two sisters found true love in quick succession, she's in New York with a struggling acting career and no Mr. Right on the horizon. Coming home to Sand Castle Bay, N.C., for youngest sister Emily's wedding, Samantha is continually thrown in the path of Ethan Cole, local football champion–turned–war hero. Samantha had a huge high school crush on Ethan but is surprised to learn he lost a leg in Afghanistan, and his then-fiancee abandoned him soon after. Spending time with him now, Samantha realizes what a wonderful man he is, but the association is tainted by the humiliating lengths her family is going to in order to get them together. And while Ethan is a great and honorable man, his post-war romantic experience has left him gun-shy and determined to avoid relationships. At a crossroads in her own life, Samantha has to decide whether she's going to stay in Sand Castle Bay or go back to her sputtering career in New York—and what her hopes are with Ethan. The two navigate insecurities and misunderstandings as they fall in love and fight for their happily-ever-after. Woods' latest is slightly off-key. Great writing and deft characterization can't save a thin romantic conflict, and the more Ethan clings to his "I've given up on love" position, the less heroic he becomes. Some secondary storylines offer similarly shrill undertones that denote a disturbing lack of communication, unrealistic expectations and waffling with annoying justification. Still, in the end, love conquers all in satisfying ways for everyone concerned, and this ties up a few loose ends for the trilogy.
Not Woods' best, but a smoothly written, beach-themed story with a happy ending helps forgive the weaknesses.

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CoinGuard safeguards your personal valuables with a motion detection device that sends an alert to your smartphone when it is touched.
CoinGuard - Simple security for your stuff!
CoinGuard safeguards your personal valuables with a motion detection device that sends an alert to your smartphone when it is touched.
Introducing CoinGuard
CoinGuard is a new type of product for personal home security. Unlike traditional home security systems, CoinGuard is extremely simple to set up while not sacrificing any effectiveness. In a nutshell, the tiny CoinGuard sensor detects movement and vibrations and sends an alert to your smartphone. Just place CoinGuard with any valuables that you would like to protect - if anyone tampers with them, CoinGuard will let you know, anywhere in the world! What could be easier than that?
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The CoinGuard system consists of a small, coin-sized wireless sensor, a gateway to link to your home network, a cloud-based monitoring system, and the iHomeWare smartphone application.
The CoinGuard wireless sensor is battery powered, and the replaceable battery will last for over a year, depending on use. With a range of up to 100 meters from the gateway, you can reliably put the sensor almost anywhere in your house. And with its precisely-tuned vibration sensor, you can rest easy knowing that any attempt to move the sensor will trigger a notification.
It is small and lightweight, and rather beautiful if you ask us! The smooth, simple, modern design belies the advanced technology contained within. The durable outer ring provides three useful attach points, and the clean design is unobtrusive, even when placed in a conspicuous location.
The gateway provides a secure link between your home Wifi network and your wireless sensors, keeping you connected whether you are at home or anywhere else in the world. Setup is simple - a single button is used to effortlessly authenticate your new sensor devices and to register your smartphone.
The cloud-based monitoring system is the link between your home and your mobile phone. If someone touches your CoinGuard sensor while you are away, the cloud will make sure you get the notification immediately.
The iHomeWare smartphone application puts the power of the CoinGuard system into the palm of your hand. With multiple flexible security scenarios, you can control exactly which sensors are armed when you are away and which are disarmed when you are home. iHomeWare is even capable of controlling other home automation devices around your house, including smart lighting and climate controls! And even with so much flexibility, it is sublimely simple to use.
The story doesn't end there. With your support, we are going to continue to add features and functions to the iHomeware application and cloud. We will provide more integration between your smart devices, and we will support third-party services like IFTTT, HomeKit, Thread, Tasker, and more. Your backing is critical to our ongoing development, and of course you will be the first to see these new features!
With its small size, battery-powered operation, and wireless connectivity, CoinGuard is incredibly flexible. The uses and applications are nearly unlimited, but there are two primary functions for CoinGuard:
- Security and theft prevention
- Safeguarding dangerous items
Security is a top priority for CoinGuard and there are thousands of uses. Besides protecting obvious valuables like jewelry boxes and home safes, CoinGuard can also provide intrusion detection by attaching it to doors, windows, and other entry points.
But there is more to CoinGuard than theft prevention. It can also be used to keep your kids away from dangerous household items like cleaning products, medications, firearms, and tools. Or maybe you just want to keep them out of the cookie jar!
Smartphone App
The iHomeWare smartphone application is the essence of functional simplicity. While it is capable of controlling a wide range of home automation and security devices, it is still extremely easy to use. Setup is a breeze, with on-screen instructions for connecting to your gateway, and customization options that let you create friendly names for your devices. But for daily operation, it is only necessary to select one of three security states:
- Away/Arm: Enable all or most of your security devices when you are away from your home
- Home/Arm: Enable certain devices and disable others while you are home
- Disarm: Disarm most or all of your devices
Currently iHomeWare is available for iOS, and we expect to have Android support ready by the time we deliver our first products.
Cloud Services
The iHomeWare cloud provides an always-connected, always-available link between your home automation and security system and your smartphone. Wherever you are in the world, as long as you have mobile phone coverage you can check the status of your home system and you will receive notifications if anyone or anything touches your CoinGuard sensor. Simple, reliable security for your peace of mind.
The iHomeWare smartphone application, cloud service, and gateway are capable of much more than controlling your CoinGuard! We have a wide range of other sensors to enhance your home security system, including wireless door and window sensors, wireless motion sensors, and wireless temperature sensors. Additionally we have wireless sensors to detect water leaks, smoke, and CO2 for home monitoring. Like CoinGuard, all sensors will send an alert to your mobile phone if they are triggered.
And finally, we have a complete range of home automation products, ranging from energy-efficient, color-changing smart LED light bulbs to connected smart outlets. Everything you need to safeguard and automate your home, and all supported by the same future-proof system that runs your CoinGuard!
Open API
The more devices you have that work together, the more useful and efficient your home security and automation systems are. That is why we are creating an open API to our cloud services. We want everything to work together seamlessly, from our wide range of wireless products to the variety of other connected home products. We expect to have IFTTT (If-This-Then-That) integration completed by the end of 2014, so you can use any of the pre-defined IFTTT recipes with your system, or create your own custom recipe specific to your home. Turn on all of your lights if someone touches your CoinGuard, enable video monitoring, or send a text message to your neighbor. It is your opportunity to get creative!
We have spent the last few years developing and perfecting our home automation solutions. In addition to our own products, you will soon find that many of the devices that you use every day will be powered by Pilot Labs technology.
Our primary focus is building highly reliable, simple connected home products for the DIY market. To further this goal we have chosen the widely-adopted Zigbee HA 1.2 protocol for its ease-of-use and consistent performance.
Installation and Setup
We have dedicated ourselves to making the setup process as straight-forward and simple as possible. Getting started requires only a few simple steps:
- Plug the gateway power cable into the wall and the Ethernet cable into your Wifi router
- Press the Connect button on the gateway to authenticate and connect your CoinGuard sensor (you can connect them all at once if you have many)
- Download and launch the iHomeWare smartphone application
- Press the Connect button on the gateway again to register and authenticate your smartphone (connect as many smartphones as you want)
- Enter your email address into the iHomeWare application
- You are done! Test the system by picking up your CoinGuard and you will immediately receive a message.
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Risks and challenges
Many of the hardest parts about developing CoinGuard are already complete, since the gateway, cloud, and iOS development are shared with our other home automation and security products. However, each of these items requires some minor updates to seamlessly support CoinGuard, and we are working hard to complete these now.
We have a manufacturing partner for CoinGuard, and we have used this partner in the past for other security products, so we do not expect any surprises. The prototypes that they have built for us have been of excellent quality and workmanship. Of course, there is always a risk that moving from prototype to production could have some snags, but we have a lot of experience bringing such products to market.
We have not completed all certifications and qualifications yet, but we are familiar with all of them and are well on our way already.
As with any product launch, there will be certain unavoidable risks and there may be unexpected glitches. We review these risks on a weekly basis and regularly check that we have the appropriate resource allocation to handle any surprises.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
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Week 14 - Chicago Marathon Training
A little late on this week's update, but my ankle is feeling much better, which might be because of the PT or just because I've been resting appropriately. I couldn't bear not running for 2 weeks and was literally going nuts, not to mention my butt and pelvic bone were over the cycling classes. After 5 days off running, I did a short beach run on Saturday morning. I didn't get in the 46 miles I planned and only got in 4, but below is my week 15 recap:
Week 15 Actual
Monday: 1 hour cycle class + kettle bell
Tuesday: 1 hour cycle class
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: 1 hour cycle class
Friday: 45 minute cycle class + kettle bell
Saturday: 4 mile beach run + hip strengthening
Sunday: Rest
I also did lots of stretching and core work in between and randomly (even though I didn't actually make it to a yoga class. Not having scheduled mileage put the regimented life that I love into a bit of chaos.
The beach run was tough. I can tell I'm losing some of my aerobic fitness level for sure. I focused on my form and tried to land more on the ball of my foot than on my heel to alleviate my ankle from the stress caused by my form. When I woke up on Sunday, my calves were killing me. I attributed this to the toe striking and that my muscles weren't used to being used in that way, but it was so painful. I felt like my calf muscle was going to snap off the back of my knee. At this point, I was just so pissed at my body and self, but at least my ankle wasn't the thing causing me pain.
Ricky and I went to Palm Springs for the 4th of July, which was both relaxing and exhausting. It's hard to want to do anything in 100+ temps. I made it to the gym on Monday morning for a short 5K on the treadmill (had to rock my patriotic Pro Compression socks). The soft, springy bounce of the treadmill made it easier on my ankles. My calf was still pretty sore and my pace was slow at 9:30 average (not just because of my body pains but because of a hangover).
We came back into town Tuesday afternoon and I was feeling sluggish after all of the bad food and alcohol. I let myself get carried away on vacations and usually regret it afterward. I ran a little over 3 miles Tuesday night to meet up with the GRVL crew for a run. I ended up walking 2 miles with Peter who is working through some pain in his knee. This week's schedule is overall very easy and relaxed.
Week 14 Projection
Monday: 3.1 miles
Tuesday: 3 mile run + 2 mile walk
Wednesday: 1 hour cycle + 1 hour yoga (finally made it here)
Thursday: 3 mile run + hip strengthening + planks
Friday: 45 min yoga + kettle bell workout
Saturday: 60 minute run???
Sunday: 10 mile trail run
Everything through Thursday has been accomplished. The 3 miler on Thursday was the first time my ankle wasn't hurting the entire time. I catch myself overthinking my form and focusing on what my feet are doing rather than just running. I'm so scared of causing a serious injury. The trail run on Sunday will be my chance to get in a longer run and work my way back up so I can have a good Week 13 of training. I've abandoned my original 70 mile peak schedule and am rewriting it to allow myself to just work up to 50 miles. I'm still hopeful I can do well in Chicago if I give myself an appropriate and practical training plan given my setback.


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Many great love stories are juiced with a heaping helping of heartbreak. As for the one framing This Is Us, that cup runneth over — and soaketh the floor. The season 1 finale of the crafty, heartfelt NBC family dramedy delved rawly into the weathered marriage between Jack and Rebecca that was, if not breaking apart, in a state of deep disrepair, juxtaposed with the couple's individual struggles and magnetic meet-cute a decade and a half earlier.
Yes, the inebriated Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) showed up to Rebecca's gig in Cleveland in one piece — no telegraphed drunk-driving fatality here! Actually, no information about Jack's death at all!— but he was far from in the clear. The glassy-eyed patriarch stumbled through the club in search of Rebecca (Mandy Moore), only to find Sam (Sam Trammell), Rebecca's bandmate (and ex-boyfriend, if we want to get technical), and deck him, putting the finishing ruinous touches on Rebecca's big debut. (She already was crestfallen after Ben made a pass at her just before the show, causing her to question the reason he asked her to front his band on this two-week tour.)
And then things got ugly. Or uglier. After a seething Rebecca drove Jack home from the cancelled gig, they had the explosive, in-your-face fight that had been bubbling under the surface for so long, spewing horrible things at each other: Jack derisively called his wife "a 40-year-old woman singing covers in a pub" and that to call that a career was "ridiculous," while Rebecca scoffed at Jack saying that he would get help for his drinking, calling it "this alcoholism of yours" and "convenient" that it came at a time when she was pursuing her musical ambitions. She ended the blow-out argument by challenging him to name one thing he loved about her — not early in their marriage. When he fell silent, she said: "Next time that you tell me that you love me, make sure you're not just doing it out of habit."
When tempers had settled the next morning and Jack started to apologize, Rebecca said that while they both felt terrible, last night's blaring alarm couldn't be unsounded, that he should give them "some air" by staying at Miguel's house for now. He quietly agreed to do so. When she expressed worry that this split (temporary, yes?) would mess up their children, he responded that this would be a blip on their screen, and that "at the end of the day, what happens to them — how they turn out — that's bigger than us." While he spoke of the decisions they will make that prove to be good, bad, and life-changing, we saw glimpses of our present-day Big Three: Kevin (Justin Hartley) told Sophie (Alexandra Breckenridge) that he loved her while he went off to meet with Ron Howard about a movie shooting not in New York but L.A., Kate (Chrissy Metz) told Toby (Chris Sullivan) that she wanted to become a singer like her mother. And Randall (Sterling K. Brown) came with knock-us-off-our-feet news: He informed Beth (Susan Kelechi Watson) that he wanted to adopt a baby, paying tribute to the way he was raised.
Before Jack exited the house with his belongings, he sweetly rattled off a few of the things that he did love about her, concluding with, "You're not just my great love story, Rebecca, you were my big break. And our love story, I know it may not feel like it right now, but baby… I promise you, it's just getting started." And as he winked and exited the front door, she sat there and held the moon necklace that she promised never to take off, a tear streaming down her chin, thinking about everything.
The implosion of their marriage was contrasted throughout "Moonshadow" with the tale of how they met way back in 1972. Jack had returned home from the Vietnam War and was living at home with his alcoholic father and tolerant mother, doing odd jobs to make ends meet and eventually open an auto body shop. (He'd tried to boost his finances at a poker game, but wound up roughed up and robbed, leaving him disillusioned about always being the good guy but not reaping the rewards.) Meanwhile, Rebecca was joyfully pursuing a music career that hadn't gained traction, finding no support from her friends, who were pressuring her into settle down with a man. Both Rebecca and Jack ultimately agreed to set-up dates, but when Rebecca showed up at the restaurant, it was not with Jack, but a suitor in mergers and acquisitions. She bailed on him mid-date, explaining that she needed to be with her true love — singing on a stage — which is where she first locked eyes with Jack, who had forgotten about his blind date and was about to seize his fair share in life by robbing the bar that ran the poker game.
The last moment of our '70s story was the two people at the center of the show's epic love story saying a simple, loaded "hi" to each other, and it was spliced right into the middle of '90s-Jack's assurance to Rebecca about their love story just getting started. And so we left this season awash in melancholy but buoyed by some bit of hope. (See: the necklace she was given by Jack in the late-'80s, which she promised never to take off; the now-wife of Miguel still wears it in the present day.)
Feeling emotionally beaten up by this final episode of season 1? Apply a bag of frozen peas to your heart and read on, as This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman walks you through that affecting ending — and leaves you with plenty to think about during this long, cruel off-season, including the new question he thinks should be keeping you up at night.


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Informant 120: Back on the Upswing
I've been reviewing new issues of the Informant for some years now, and it has been something of a roller coaster. For a while it looked like it was dying, then they started experimenting in what was usually a positive direction, but then in the last issue it looked like much of the progress had been lost. I was very unhappy with Informant 119, but I'm glad to report that the newest issue, the 120th in the series, is very good and a huge step up from its immediate predecessor.
The first thing I was happy to see, ironically, was the (approximate) absence of my least favorite columns. For many issues it seemed there was a bit of nationalistic/regional pandering. I didn't like this at all, even when countries I'm fond of (such the U.S. and Greece) were featured. A significant idea or a beautiful game isn't any better by virtue of having been played within a couple of hundred miles of me or by someone of my ethnicity. (There's still a tiny bit of it, but it's greatly reduced. Please, Informant editors, eliminate it for good!)
The current issue has contributions that make sense. There are opening articles, including a monster piece by Vassilios Kotronias on the 2.c3 Sicilian (this was part two) and shorter but still substantial works on the Slav and the Scotch.
Mihail Marin's generally excellent column remains, and I found the current installment (a pro- and contra- on Botvinnik's steamroller plan in the Nimzo-Indian) especially interesting.
Garry Kasparov's contribution may have ceased a couple of issues ago, but no matter: some other outstanding players have taken up the slack and then some. Alexander Morozevich offered a column demonstrating some fantastically imaginative opening play, taking a close look at the incredible line 1.Nf3 d5 2.c4 d4 3.b4 g5!? Also representing high-level chess, erstwhile 2700s Peter Heine Nielsen and Ivan Sokolov write about the 2014 Candidates and attacking play, respectively.
While he may not be as strong as the writers mentioned in the previous paragraph, Karsten Mueller's reputation as an expert on the endgame is extremely high, and it's a real coup for the Informant people to get him on board.
There are other columnists too (have a look here), and as usual there are about 200 games with languageless annotations along with sections for solving combinations, endgame positions and studies. I'm happy once again to be able to recommend the Informant to players 1800 and up.


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The Cincinnati Reds made a special stop in Zanesville as part of their annual Winter Caravan Tour.
The tour bus pulled into the WHIZ Studios Friday morning, where we had the opportunity to speak with Chief Operating Officer Phil Castellini. Castellini is the son of Reds President Bob Castellini and an instrumental character is organizing the tour.
"What's fun about it is seeing the parents bringing their kids out, grandparents bringing kids out, and it's how you get introduced to the game," said Castellini. "For these guys, the little guys, to get connected to these current players I think it's a way you make a lasting relationship with the fan."
Castellini said a new event coming in April will feature both their major league and minor league teams. The teams will play one another in the last game of their spring training and fans are always welcome.
"Big crowds is my favorite part, I'd rather see the park full of 36,000 instead of 16,000 and the players feel it as well," said Castellini. "We really promote weekends with the goal of getting more fans there, the more fans that get to experience a near sell out atmosphere, you feel the electricity in the building, that's what it's all about."
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Since the earliest conceptions of Kriegsspiel, militaries have employed wargames as an educational tool for leaders. In The Strategy Bridge #Wargaming Series, our authors laid out their own theories to improve wargames to answer the challenges of informing policymakers and producing better decision-makers on the battlefield.
Tom McDermott, an Australian Army officer and Director of The Cove, seeks to use adversarial operational psychology and wargaming to reinvigorate the spirit of the duel in the professional of arms with his article "In the Mind of the Enemy: Psychology, #Wargames, and the Duel." His view of war is of "an intimate, near spiritual connection with an adversary," reminding us that war is not about destroying materiel but the enemy's will. To this end, McDermott argues wargaming should play a greater part in the planning process. Part of this dueling spirit is to instill the "capacity to outwit a thinking, cunning and unpredictable enemy."
In "#Wargaming Unpredictable Adversaries (and Unreliable Allies)," Rex Bryren, Ph.D., a Professor of Political Science at McGill University and senior editor of the PAXsims, describes the challenges of creating wargames to simulate complex and sometimes dysfunctional processes of rational and irrational actors on the world stage. This comes as nations seek to wargame the United States amidst the growing perception of an unpredictable Trump administration as both a military and diplomatic ally on issues as far flung as trade and climate change. Bryren lays out a number of challenges to designing such wargames including how true randomness and caricatures of enemies alike can undermine professional wargames.
In "#Wargaming For Strategic Planning," Krisjand Rothweiler, assigned to the U.S. Army War College, seeks to introduce analysts and policymakers to the concept of strategic decision making exercises. Rothweiler highlights seminar and matrix wargames. Seminar games hold the power to challenge planners' assumptions and build upon analysts' expertise through interaction with diverse subject matter experts. Matrix games harken to real world planning, building better teamwork between players and an understanding of allies and adversaries. He stresses that wargaming is not "not just a planning process step" but offers larger lessons to strategy and contingency planning.
In "#Wargaming: Communicating Uncertainty in Wargame Outcomes," Mark Jones, a former U.S. Air Force test pilot, author, and civilian test pilot, explores how policymakers might benefit from a shared language of uncertainty. Jones begins with the chasm between pre-war casualty estimates and the realities the First Gulf War. Jones wants to distance himself the language of confidence and towards "communicating uncertainty" in an effort to open a dialogue between planners and policymakers over the certainty of outcomes.
In "Next War: #Wargaming the Changing Character of Competition and Conflict," Benjamin M. Jensen, Ph.D., an Associate Professor at Marine Corps University and author of Forging the Sword: Doctrinal Change in the U.S. Army, lays out a case for map exercises in the tradition of Moltke the Elder and the German General Staff. Over the next year, Jensen will release a seminar-style tactical decision games that theorists and practitioners can use to think about the strategy behind possible multinational campaigns and operations. These will be published on the third week of each month for the next year.
We thank all of our contributors for their insights into this vital topic. Again, we welcome you to join the conversation through submitting to Strategy Bridge and engaging us on Twitter @strategy_bridge. There are any number of topics left unexplored to include simulations, virtual gaming, and commercial table-top gaming's impact on strategic thinking. However wargames are planned and executed, it is incumbent on us to get it right for the cost of learning comes much higher on the battlefield.
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We're happy to announce that the Lacrosse Academy for Lacrosse 16 has been updated, so you can start testing the dodging, stick checks, and body checks in the new Sandox! Please remember that everything is still a work in progress, which is why we need your feedback!
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Project 365 - Week 42/
Day 286 - Birthday Cake - This was the Princess you was turning 4 and she loved her Frozen birthday cake and didn't need any help blowing out her candles.
Day 287 - Birthday Meal - She looks so grown up in this photo. For her birthday meal she wanted to go to Pizza Express...her wish was our command.
Day 288 - Chills - The mornings are getting colder and it won't be long until the grass is covered in frost
Day 289 - Misty Morning - It was a misty start to the morning, hummm I may have edited this one but I love the effect.
Day 290 - Clear Morning - Today started with a beautiful clear sky and the moon still proud in the morning sky.
Day 291 - Wibble - Lots of jelly fun for Halloween arrived today...I'll never say no to a food challenge.
Day 292 - Soup - Mrs OD3G got a soup maker for her birthday, this one was inspired by Halloween and it's a courgette and a green pepper one.
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Tarapoto means jungles ... in the plural. From Amazonian lowlands, with winding rivers and unending verdant mantle; to mountain forests, full of waterfalls, lakes and canyons.
A stand-out destination for birdwatchers ... and for butterfly, sloth, poison dart frog, orchid and palm enthusiasts.
Native Quechua communities that, in addition to their ancestral crafts, also show us their organic coffee and cocoa fields that supply the most demanding gourmet markets. Always with a smile. Jungle joy is contagious.
How to Visit Tarapoto:
With its tropical climate, varied geography and abundant flora and fauna, Tarapoto is a wonderful destination in its own right.
You can enjoy the scenic highlights with a range of accommodation options:
Staying in the city of Tarapoto, at a supremely comfortable 4* hotel.
Getting closer to nature, staying at Pumarinri Lodge, on the banks of the Huallaga River.
Moreover, Tarapoto is the start or end point for many of Peru North's overland tours to Kuelap & Gocta and beyond:
And given the high numbers of rare and endemic bird species in the area, Tarapoto naturally features in our birding tours:


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October 1st through January 2nd is my favorite time of year. Why? Decorating holidays! And I also love fall.
As a follow up to Oldies, but Goldies, I present my crafting from previous Christmases. Well, only 2012 and 2013, as that's the time I re-started crafting in ernest and 2014 I was a little busy with a new baby.
Here is a bit of the fun I had back in the day … (Really? Back in the day? It was, like, 2-3 years ago.)
Since cards are my main gig, here are a few samples. If you couldn't tell from the cards, I LOVE birds. One even has a hat, as is my preference for animals. 2012 was the year I realized that multiple designs for Christmas cards is a bad idea, as you can't assembly line them to get done in a reasonable amount of time. And, post wedding in 2013, I had a much longer Christmas card list. I can't seem to find a picture of the one card I made for 2013, but, if I find it, I will post it.
This is probably the worst picture I have of my crafts. Bad lighting and a white, slightly annoying wall behind. So I added snowflakes (or something) in PicMonkey to make it a tiny bit better. The wreath (from 2012) was in my last post. It took a lot longer to wrap than expected, but the flowers and embellishments were easy when I busted out (bought?) my glue gun. Here are the original posts I used: wreath wrapping, felt flowers, and beads on roses. The bird and torn apart picks are mine and mine alone (or from Michaels).
I also love Christmas trees. Ancient tradition ("barbarian" German and Roman) and so so pretty! In 2012, I made the Pinterest classic ribbon and beads tree, created about 15-20, and gave them out as gifts. Again, longer than expected. That seems to have been the crafting theme of 2012. I made another Pinterest classic in 2013: the half circle paper tree. This one was much much easier. The paper tree didn't have instructions, that I can find anymore, just this image from an Etsy posting that is no longer available. This was my inspiration for the ribbon tree, though I do like mine better (*patting myself on the back*), but still need to pay reverence to my inspiration.
*Side Note* I love books. Almost everything about them. I also love re-purposing things. The book pages I use in my crafts were going to be pulped, so I think it's a better idea to use them rather than just throw them away.
I'm rather proud of this little folio/mini album. It was hard to make (at my 2013 skill level), but so much fun to see my mom look through it. I used multiple how-tos to get this to work: 1, 2, and more than I remembered to pin.
I made this for a good friend (top, officiant at my wedding, friend since junior high) and her family. I don't think she wants her face all over the internet, so lovely flares for them. The frame was basic wood and glass from Michaels. It originally had 3 frames, but I broke the glass in one … whoops … so down to two! I painted (black and shimmer something) the frames, decoupaged the paper onto them, and created paper roses. (This links include instructions and my inspiration.)
And this tiny wonder is the reason I don't have any crafts for 2014. I think it is a good excuse.
I will have a post on my 2015 crafts near the end of the season! Happy holidays (as there are many at the moment) to all!


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GOG Galaxy
GOG Galaxy is GOG.com's download client. It allows you to purchase and download the store's selection of classic game and new releases, all DRM free. It is still in beta, and there is room to improve, but it is a convenient and well-designed storefront.
You're not DRMing
If you enjoy gaming on Windows, Mac, or Linux and have never been to GOG, I recommend paying it a visit. Originally known as Good Old Games, the store has remained true to its core values throughout its growth – classic games that run on modern machines all DRM free. It also promises a money-back guarantee if you purchase is incompatible and competitive pricing that is fairly converted between currencies.
As the service has expanded, so too has its catalogue. While the bulk of its releases are classic games of the past, it does also host a number of modern indie and big release titles, most notably The Witcher 3.
Once downloaded and installed Galaxy works similarly to Valve's Steam platform. From the interface you can access all of your games and the store - complete with its regular sales.
These should be in a museum
Galaxy has a clean white look, which feels less cluttered than the competition. There is even the option to view games on virtual shelves in their original packaging – further highlighting the stores dedication to faithful delivering you the game you once loved.
Galaxy also supports multiplayer, chat, and has even added achievements to many classic titles that can be tracked from the app.
While using the Galaxy is straightforward to use, we did discover a few issues. Most of these were just a matter of getting used to new interface – however selecting a drive for our games to proved more complicated than the competition. Rather than asking where you want to install a selected title, a default drive must be selected for all titles. Possible not an issue for some, but if you are juggling multiple drives it can be less than ideal.
Worth GO Getting
GOG is a great store that offers a different game selection and focus to its competition. And Galaxy is a great client for it - retaining the stores classic game sensibilities by offering beautifully recreated digital packaging and a money back promise. You owe it to yourself to give it a try, if only to ensure that the downloadable marketplace remains competitive and fair.
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Busy, busy, busy…… more than half the year gone and I can still taste the Christmas pudding! I have nor written many blogs this year; I was faced with a simple dilemma, do the work that would be the basis for the blogs, or just write about what I hoped to be doing. There was no real choice but to get stuck into the work. It has been an extraordinarily busy year. A new story just going into edits. The release of my first non fiction book and a string of London exhibitions, in combination with the promotion of the aforementioned. Other work has included, the start of my next non-fiction book and a new side to the art, the development of my photography.
Photography was a hobby of mine years ago, messing about with my father's old Pentax was fun. Sadly photography has been a functional thing for me over the past few years. I have either taken photographs just good enough to produce art work from, or I have depended on others to provide the pictures I use for art work. I am not sure what prompted me to take the taking of pictures more seriously; maybe it was a desire to lift my game artistically? But whatever it was I have really got involved. I have converted a section of the studio into a photographic area, invested in a new camera, new lights and all the paraphernalia associated with taking pictures.
Rather uncharacteristically I even took some tuition, a refresher course with a photographer friend of mine who reminded me of some of the fundamentals, shutter speeds, and aperture settings and that kind of thing. Having had a play and I have to say it has been rather a steep learning curve. I have done my first couple of photo shoots and if you will forgive the rather self-congratulatory statement, the initial results have been rather encouraging. Some of the images I have done have been of the boudoir variety and I have to say I enjoy that kind of art.
Not totally sure what direction it is going to take, though I suspect and hope it will be a little out of the ordinary.


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Propagation Summary Conditions continued to improve during March, and the Solar Flux has continued to rise but the predicted CME (Coronal Mass Ejection), which was forecast for 17th March had no noticeable affect on conditions. Another minor Solar CME is forecast for 4th April.
The Boulder A index should stay at a steady 5 during most of April except on the 7th and 8th when it will rise to 5. The K index is forecast to remain at 2 for this period again rising by just one point on 7-8 April. The Solar Flux will start out at 85, rising to 90 by the 3rd and dropping to 80 by April 19th. (http://www.wm7d.net/hamradio/solar/27d_forecast.shtml)
Solar activity is expected to be very low with possible isolated periods of low levels during the forecast period. Quiet conditions are expected to prevail for the remainder of the interval from 09-19 April. Updated forecasts are available at: (http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ftpdir/weekly/WKHF.txt)
Maximum Useable Frequencies for Western Europe should be around 7 Megs during daylight hours.
Further details and other regional data can be found at: (http://hfradio.org/fot_7.html)
Improving Shortwave Conditions. At Last we seem to be emerging from a Long 'Low Sunspot' Period. A combination of this, with longer hours of Daylight should see some overall improvement, especially on higher frequencies. (With thanks to Glenn Hauser, Higher Solar Flux reported, BDXC-UK and George Jacobs WRTVH 2010) Ken Fletcher
2010 Lyrid Meteor Shower Activity
The Lyrids are active from April 16 through the 25th. Peak rates for this shower occur on the 22nd when rates can approach fifteen Lyrids per hour. Five Lyrids per hour can appear on the 21st and the 23rd. Away from these three nights, the Lyrids are weak, only producing 1-2 each hour.
At the time of maximum activity the Lyrid radiant is actually located in eastern Hercules, seven degrees south west of the brilliant star Vega (Alpha Lyrae). This area of the sky lies below the horizon during the early evening hours. Therefore no Lyrid activity can be seen until the late evening hours. The radiant attains a decent elevation between midnight and 0100, depending on your latitude. It is best situated high in a dark sky just before the start of morning twilight. Your best rates will occur during the last dark hour before dawn. (http://www.amsmeteors.org/showers.html)
AM Interference"The radio noise problem is as old as radio itself. Unfortunately it is getting worse as technology steadily progresses and more man-made electronic products hit the shelves. This is a direct result of mainly consumer products that generate an increasingly higher noise level. The technology behind the AM broadcast signal is very out-dated as far as current technology is concerned, not to mention that the AM broadcast band is located in the very vulnerable medium wave frequency band."
This article by Chris Justice about AM interference explains some of the sources of interference such as Fluorescent Lights, Dimmer Switches, Computers and TV's. Various solutions to eliminate these problems are included as well as some inexpensive antenna solutions. The full article can be found at: (http://www.radiolabs.com/Articles/amnoise.html)


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Pudgy Pups
"If your dog is fat, you're not getting enough exercise."
(Author Unknown)
If your dog maintains his or her weight, or gains, gradually reduce the amount you are feeding by about 5-10 percent per week until you start to see a slow weight loss. Stay at this amount of food until the weight loss stops, and then drop down by 5-10 percent again, until your dog is at his or her ideal weight. Then continue to feed that amount to maintain that weight.
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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
The Holiday season is almost upon us (and if you're a fan of certain fancy coffee drinks it's already here)! And with that comes great gatherings of friends, family and co workers, to celebrate what we're thankful for and to make resolutions for the new year ahead. It can really be a magical time of celebration, love and friendship. A chance to reconnect and appreciate what we have, who we know and where we've been the last 11 months.
For many it seems like great times ahead and, of course for others, it's not so festive. But this post isn't about the family, friends or the gatherings. It about that one thing that might be on the back of a lot of minds. These people, who, instead of living in the present moment, enjoying the warmth and companionship around them are thinking about something else. I speak of course about Black Friday.
And more specifically even, Black Friday ADVERTISING. In this incredible, digital age of mass information and email marketing we are constantly receiving messages telling us to buy this, do that and live differently (as long as we shop for it). And pretty much everyone is receiving the same message. According to a Mailchimp article, in 2015 they sent 1.2 billion marketing emails on Black Friday.
Wow. That's a lot.
So, Even with my die-hard resolve to work on my own personal minimalist/artist lifestyle, I recently found myself clicking links to online deals and thinking about what gifts I'd like to get myself over the holidays. And that's how advertising works, with over 250 email marketing options for sellers to choose from, it's tough for the average Joe to think logically in the face of so much that's new and shiny.
"If you want a golden rule that will fit everybody, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful." - William Morris
So today, before I get ready to head over to a friend's house for good food and good company, I have taken the time to go through my emails and click Unsubscribe from almost everything. Most of the lists were things that I signed up for with the best intentions. Thinking I would be receiving artist exhibition opportunities, information on classes for personal and professional development and other emails list that seemed like a good idea at the time. but I don't read them and I tend to feel overwhelmed with the amount of things I could be doing. The sheer amount of opportunities to try something, buy something, is too much and it;'s impossible for me to try and buy everything and still have a quality experience.
So no more.
I encourage you to do the same. One of the best ways to avoid temptation and distraction is to cut those things out entirely. Keep to the lists you find useful and focus on the things you actually read that feel worth your time. But otherwise, let it go.
My next goal is to sort though other digital clutter, including my unread emails, how many tabs I have open at any given time and all my unsorted photo files. But for now I am going to celebrate this little victory and drink a cup of coffee. Cheers!
Thank you for reading Mininal(art)ist). Please check out my instagram for more consistent updates on my process and progress. Mahalo!
Please feel free to leave a comment below! How do you celebrate the holidays without consuming? How have you simplified your life this week?


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Andrew Robertson
21 Defender Hull City Scotland
One of a promising crop of Scottish bright young things, Andrew Robertson has been making good progress for two years. Since moving from Dundee United last year he has established himself in Hull's first team, cemented his place in the Scottish side and looked comfortable in the Premier League. Hull's subsequent relegation has dropped him into the Championship, and a change of style has seen him having to adapt his game, but there's still no element of risk here. Andrew Robertson is going to be back in the Premier League before too long and he'll probably stay there for the greater portion of his career.
2015 has been…
…good for Robertson, not quite so good for his club.
One of the caveats we have when preparing this list is priority has to go to players playing at the top level of whichever domestic league system they find themselves in. We could put in an Arsenal reserve, an artisan midfielder from Serie B or a 12-year old with an incredible YouTube reel, but how on earth can you discredit a youngster playing in the highest league available for any of those options? So it's a shame that Andrew Robertson now finds himself in the Championship, because he's good enough to have stayed in the Premier League.
He nearly did if you believe everything you read in the red tops, Arsenal and Chelsea both registering an interest in the summer only to be rebuffed by a quoted £30m transfer fee. Let's be clear, he's not worth £30m, but he is being watched closely and his talent is both clear and known. If Hull aren't promoted this year we have a feeling they may have to do without Robertson's services next season.
His strengths are currently weighted towards going forward, he's not suspect defensively but it's clear he's an attacking full-back and not something more passive. The Championship has curbed his ambitions somewhat and he's even found himself targeted by some clubs and kept busy rather than having the freedom to dash up field. He's adjusting but it takes a little time and he's certainly not regressing. He's also scored his first goal for club and country so an important year for his development overall. Good, solid stuff.
What's next?
We've already said if Hull aren't promoted then he may well move to a higher level but we hope that's his last transfer for a while. At just 21 he's on his third club, in 12 months' time there's a chance he could be on his fourth. He is developing well and has settled into each move, but we like young players to stay and learn their trade somewhere. If that's Hull, great, if not then his next club needs to be a place he can stay for 3 to 4 seasons and grow.
There is no obvious weakness in his game but he needs to find new ways to play. He clearly gets frustrated when pushed to the back foot for 90 minutes, but he needs to learn to embrace that. He also needs to find ways to overcome systems that are designed to keep him in his own half - you only need to look at Luke Shaw for someone who has become an escapologist and is now capable of setting a tempo for his side going forward.
So a good year with circumstances pulling him back a touch, but we've still got high hopes. The big clubs are watching, time to put in some hard work on the training ground.
C+ Good progress, good player, good platform to learn
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose a Catholic Cemetery? First and foremost, a Catholic Cemetery is sacred and consecrated ground fitting for someone whose body was a temple of the Holy Spirit on earth and now awaits the resurrection from the dead.
Do I actually own the grave site or mausoleum space that I purchase? No. The cemetery ground and mausoleum are owned by the parish. What you purchase is the "Right of Burial/Interment" in the specific space chosen.
Is it true that more than one human remains can be in a single space? Yes, and this has become very popular from both a cost and environmental perspective. Up to three remains can be buried in a single in-ground space and two remains can be interred in a single mausoleum space. Specifics can be obtained at the Parish Office.
What can I do to memorialize a loved one? The Rules and Regulations governing the DOs and DON'Ts had not been observed or enforced for many years. However, that has changed and they are now being enforced to ensure the sacred character and to maintain good order of the cemetery. Copies are available on this website or at the Parish Office.
What about cremation? The Church has changed its position on cremation and cremation has become increasingly popular. The cremated remains are placed in an urn which should be interred in the ground or in the mausoleum.
What does is cost? The Cemetery Committee conducts a market survey annually of other surrounding cemeteries as well as those operated by the diocese in New Castle and Sussex Counties. This is done to ensure our fees are both competitive yet reasonable, and can adequately cover the operational costs of the cemetery. Contact the Parish Office for specifics.
Why is the mausoleum so much more expensive than in-ground grave space? Actually, that's not necessarily true. In addition to the space itself, consideration must be given to the in-ground grave costs incurred at the time of burial. Those costs include grave opening & closing, a vault that encases the casket, a monument/headstone and perpetual care.
Does the parish provide a payment plan? A two year, interest free, financing program is available for purchases over $2,000. Entering into a contract requires a 25% down payment plus a $200 administration fee; the balance is spread over 24 months.
What if I have more questions? See the Rules and Regulations section on this website or contact the Cemetery Administrator at 302-674-5787 ext. 135 at the Parish Office.


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Farnborough Football Club are delighted to confirm that we have retained the services of FCVideo for a sixth consecutive Season.
FCVideo will film all League fixtures at The Rushmoor Community Stadium throughout the 2016-2017 Season.
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Lyft passengers love to delight. As a driver, you continue to share stories of the hangouts, community service, and trips you've enjoyed with your passengers. Once in a blue moon, your front-seat friend might not live up to the Lyft standard. In those rare situations, keep your resources in mind.Read More
Staying Connected With Passengers After the Ride
With the Lyft community being so tight-knit, smile-inducing conversations happen often. What happens when one of those chats goes above and beyond, and you might've just found your new best friend?Read More
Five 5-Star Tips to Driving in the Snow
No matter how comfortable you are driving in your city, snow transforms your friendly neighborhood into an entirely new world. Here's how to maintain your 5-star rating (and your safe driving record) in inclimate weather.Read More
Pop Quiz: Can We Pick up Street Hails?
You see someone standing alone on the side of a deserted street, arm outstretched to hail you. There's no taxi in sight, and you aren't currently matched with a passenger.
What should you do?Read More
8 Help Center Articles Every Driver Needs
Our new and improved Help Center is the definitive knowledge base for all things Lyft. Literally any question you have can be answered with a simple search. Literally.
If you just need the essentials, we've got you covered. Here are eight articles to benefit every Lyft driver's life. Enjoy!
When Will I Receive my Earnings?
How to Find Earnings Information
What if my Passenger Doesn't Show Up?
Q&A Trending Topics: Are You Getting Reimbursed for Tolls?
We're back with the third edition of ... drumroll please ... Q&A Trending Topics! The Q&A feature is the newest addition to our Help Center. Post questions publicly, and receive answers from both our expert Support Team and your fellow drivers. Here's what you asked this week:
How can I make sure I get reimbursed for tolls?
Pro tip: Use an electronic toll payment system like FastTrak or EZPass for the cheapest toll rates and minimal ride disruption. Our new automatic toll reimbursement system is live in many Lyft cities (and spreading fast), which automatically includes toll cost in that week's direct deposit. If you don't quite have the automatic system yet, email us your receipt. Learn more details on the Q&A thread >>
Let's talk Power Driver Bonuses, too. Do I need to keep that 90% acceptance rate every day, or weekly?
We go by weekly totals. Think of it like this: If you get 100 ride requests in a week, and complete at least 90 of those rides, you're set - even if you only give five rides out of ten ride requests on one of the days. Passenger cancelations and no-shows don't count in the equation. See the Q&A thread >>
We all know that you can't drive more passengers than you have seat belts. Any pro tips on explaining that to passengers?
Veteran driver Skylar B. has options for you. He's handled passenger groups of all sizes, whether they want to request a Lyft Plus, another classic Lyft, or cancel the ride altogether. Check out his tips on the Q&A thread >>
Keep the questions coming! And remember, the Help Center is your go-to for all things Lyft.
Q&A Trending Topics: Cancelations and the Critical Response Line
George Clooney and the Help Center's Q&A feature have a lot in common. For one, they both get better with age. The Q&A gets more useful with every question you post. Here's a roundup of the most popular questions asked this week:
Can people hail me off the street if I'm not currently matched with a passenger?
While driving for Lyft, you should only be accepting requests made using the app. One of the great things about driving for Lyft is that you'll see your passenger before you actually pick them up, eliminating any confusion there may be. See the Q&A thread ≫
I'm not seeing the option to cancel this passenger as a no-show. Is my app broken?
Nope! The 'Charge Passenger' button only appears when you've fulfilled all of the no-show criteria - it's smart like that. Read up on that criteria in the Q&A thread ≫
What if I have car trouble during a Lyft ride?
Safety is the first priority, so get yourself, your passengers, and your car securely out of traffic's way. Your passengers can request a new ride, and you'll want to contact roadside assistance. Then, when you have 5-10 minutes to talk, reach out to our Critical Response Line. We'll follow up to make sure everyone involved is okay. See the Q&A thread ≫
Keep the questions coming! And remember, the Help Center is your go-to for all things Lyft.
Q&A Trending Topics: Here's What Everyone's Talking About
Have questions? You're not alone. Thanks to the Help Center's new Q&A feature, we're sharing your top public questions (and their answers) community-wide, faster than ever before. Here's what you asked this week:
What if my passenger wants to make multiple stops?
That's cool with us! You're paid for the entire time and distance of each ride, from when you Tap to Arrive through when you end the ride in-app. Changing destinations, GPS routes, and extra stops will all be factored in. See the Q&A thread ≫
What's 'donation threshold'?
You'll notice that in the 'Settings' section of your Driver Portal. It was relevant when passengers paid for Lyft rides with donations, but now that all cities have graduated to rate-based payment systems, it has no effect. Set it to whatever you'd like! See the Q&A thread ≫
Will you send me year-end totals for my stats, like mileage and time in driver mode?
Yep. You'll get a summary at the end of each calendar year. You can also always pull up the last 30 days' worth of weekly and daily driver summaries in your Driver Portal. See the Q&A thread ≫
Keep the questions coming! And remember, the Help Center is your go-to for all things Lyft.
3 Absolute Essentials for Every Lyft Line Ride
Lyft Line is designed to get you the most rides with the shortest ETAs by stacking rides along a continuous route. Pret-teh clever, right? In order for everything to run smoothly, there are a few guidelines we need you to follow.
1. Pay attention to party size.
You can pick up either 1 or 2 passengers for each Lyft Line stop. Make sure you don't pick up more people than is indicated in the app.
If you find a different number of passengers when you arrive, kindly ask them to cancel the ride and re-request.
2. Stick to the route suggested by your navigation app.
If you stray from the route on your navigation app, things could get weird.
3. Don't panic when your summary shows one Lyft Line ride, even though you had multiple stops.
We count one "ride" from the time you have zero passengers to the next time you have zero passengers. Within that ride you may do up to 4 unique Lyft Line pickups and drop-offs, but we'll count all of those as a single ride for the driver — and thus, one item on your summary.
Following these tips will make life easier for you, your passengers, and the superheroes at Lyft Support.
21 Things Every Lyft Driver Should Know
Shout-out to our newest friends behind the wheel! Here's (pretty much) all the advice you need to get yourself up to speed on everything 'stache-related. 1. Dive Right In We know sliding into driver mode and accepting your first request can be a little daunting, but you're ready for it. The only real way to get good at being a Lyft driver is to give it a try.
2. Practice Navigation Be sure to input every passenger's destination into your navigation system. The top cause of lower ratings is poor navigation, so put your mind at ease by using GPS.
3. Clean it Up Always tidy up your car before you hit the road.
4. Pass Out Referral Cards You can order personalized referral cards to help us grow your local ridership. Earn some extra cash for every new passenger who takes their first ride using your code, too.
5. Drive During Peak Hours Your best changes for Prime Time are during weekday rush hour and weekend nights. Those are our busiest times, when ride prices go up.
6. Study the Help CenterThe FAQ is updated almost daily, and has the answers to all of your questions. Use it!
7. Lost and Found If a passenger leaves something behind in your car during a Lyft ride, they can now use our system to send you a text message about the lost item right from the ride receipt.
8. Driver Summaries We'll email you a daily summary the day after you drive that reviews the amount you made for the day, the star ratings you received, and how close you to hitting peak hours. You'll also receive a weekly summary on Tuesdays.
9. Conan, Ice Cube, and Kevin Hartonce took a Lyft together. It was a good day.
10. The Driver Portal Here's where your daily and weekly summaries live, as well as your referral code, tax, and direct deposit information — bookmark it! Also, make sure you set up your direct deposit as soon as possible, so you can be paid on time.
11. Read the Community Digest Look out for the Community Digest email every Monday night. It has all the most up-to-date information on everything from product changes to upcoming Lyft social events.
12. April Fools! Check out the time we surprised our passengers for April Fool's Day.
13. Read the Hub You're already here! Check in for daily for new posts.
14. Lyft for Good We're proud to be part of the Lyft for Good initiative.
15. Sing Along There's nothing more fun than a good sing-a-long.
16. Take Photos Any photographers in the house? We're big fans of Lyft-inspired snapshots, a.k.a. Lyftstagrams.
17. Lyft Creatives Being a #LyftCreative is all about using your ride as an opportunity to have fun and express yourself. Going above and beyond often means more tips. :-)
18. Lyft Jackings Prevent Lyft Jackings (when the wrong passenger gets in your car) by confirming your passenger's name every time.
19. Fistbump It Out You should fistbump your passenger at the beginning of every ride, even if it's a little awkward sometimes.
20. 24/7 Support If you experience an accident or incident of any kind, be sure to call the Lyft Critical Response Team at 855-865-9553 to let us know the details of what happened. There are people there for you 24/7.
21.We're so glad to have you on board. See you soon at a community hangout!
Whether you're a veteran Lyfter or just attaching the 'stache for the first time today, introduce yourself in the comments below!


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Grilled Mushrooms
Read more about hearty vegetable-based fare in "Where the Vegetables are the Stars."
Grilled mushrooms can easily take the place of meat in a meal, but all too often they wind up leathery-tasting or utterly bland. Michael Solomonov's technique solves both problems. Starting with meaty king trumpets (also known as king oyster or trumpet royale mushrooms), creminis, or any firm mushroom—even large white button mushrooms—he briefly steams them "to keep them from drying out." He then imbues them with all the flavor of an Israeli shishlik by, he writes, "marinating them in onion, parsley, and allspice (it's the allspice that really makes them taste like meat) and then putting them on the grill." If, like me, you don't have access to a barbecue, the mushrooms are also terrific cooked in a searing hot cast-iron stovetop grill pan.
Serves 4
- 1 pound (about 8) king trumpet or other hefty mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ cups roughly chopped onions
- ½ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh chives
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Season the mushrooms with the salt, toss with the oil, and arrange in a baking dish. Add enough water to cover the bottom of the dish and cover the dish tightly with two layers of foil. Bake until the mushrooms are just tender, about 30 minutes. Let them cool in their liquid, then drain and reserve the liquid.
- Combine the mushroom cooking liquid with the onions, parsley, chives, and allspice in a blender. Puree until smooth. Put the mushrooms in a zip-top bag, cover with the marinade, and seal. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 3 days.
- To grill the mushrooms: Thread on skewers, wiping away any excess marinade. Grill directly over hot coals until the exteriors are lightly charred, about 3 minutes.


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Dance Life
Dance Life
The Adrenaline Dance Project, Inc. is a non-profit scholarship fund intended to provide students of all backgrounds an opportunity to receive dance instruction.
Founded in 2003, Adrenaline Dance Force began as an after-school program in the Fairfax County schools and in several Northern Virginia community centers. It has since grown immensely and now serves over 22 schools and three community centers across Northern Virginia. After repeated requests for additional dance classes, Adrenaline Dance Force recognized the need for a brick and mortar location, and In June of 2013 Adrenaline Studio opened its doors.
There are many students who are not able to access formal dance training without scholarship funding. We want to ensure anyone with desire to dance, regardless of financial constraints, has the opportunity to explore their passion.
Your donation directly covers the costs of: competition fees, costumes, backpacks, warm ups, and monthly tuition. Your donation will allow students who might otherwise not be financially able to pursue something they love, all while developing important life skills such as confidence, discipline, and teamwork.
All donations are tax deductible.
I have personally witnessed the impact dance can have on someone when they are given the chance to follow their heart. We ask for your help in offering that chance to anyone with a desire to dance, not just those who can afford it. I look forward to connecting with you.
If you are interested in donating, please fill out the second page and return it along with your tax-deductible donation to the address on the form or send funds directly to PayPal. The PayPal email is firstname.lastname@example.com
A tax-deductible receipt will be returned to you.
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Owner, Director
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Crime - Sacto 911
Elk Grove man struck by car, killed along I-80 in Davis
A 40-year-old Elk Grove man was struck by a vehicle and killed along Interstate 80 late Saturday night in Davis.
California Highway Patrol officials identified the deceased as Larry Vidaurry.
CHP said the incident occurred shortly after 11:30 p.m. on the right shoulder of eastbound I-80, where it merges with the Highway 113 interchange.
Officials said a Toyota Tundra pickup truck towing a boat trailer pulled off the road because of a flat tire on the trailer. Two of the three passengers in the pickup, one of them Vidaurry, ran across the Highway 113 transition road and stood on the south side of the steel guardrail "for safety" as the truck's driver unhooked the trailer and went to find an inflated tire.
When the driver returned, the two males who had been standing behind the guardrail started to run back across the two-lane transition road, according to reports. One made it safely, but Vidaurry was struck by a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu driven by a 27-year-old Sacramento man.
Investigators do not believe that alcohol was a factor in the incident, and no arrest was made at the scene.


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Although apples and oranges are both fruit trees, their differences are in color, texture, seeds, size, fiber content, and vitamin content. Apples and oranges evolved about 89.2 million years apart. In terms of their color disparities, apples can come in a relatively wide variety of colors, whereas oranges are much more uniform.
The texture of apples and oranges varies in that apples are much more smooth-skinned, whereas oranges have more of a knobby skin. Another difference is that all apples have seeds, while some varieties of oranges actually do not. Apples are typically a little bit larger in both circumference and diameter than oranges, but this can vary by the specific piece of fruit. The average orange still weighs a bit more than the typical apple.
Apples and oranges have a more substantial difference in terms of their fiber content, with apples having about 2 grams more of fiber. Oranges have much more potassium than apples, at 496 milligrams per 8 ounce serving, as well as more Vitamin C and folate.
Apples and oranges actually have many more similarities than people are inclined to believe. They are both about the same in terms of overall sweetness, can both be juiced, and calorically are almost identical.


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2015 seems to be a year for fashion brands in dire need of resurgence - and Coach is no stranger to this. Under the creative vision of Stuart Vevers - who previously worked with brands such as Loewe, Calvin Klein, Bottega Veneta and Givenchy - the still ailing fashion brand seems to show signs of hope with a very differentiated design point of view from what it is known for.
I was pleasantly surprised with the pieces invoking a '60s West Coast psychedelia. There was a degree of your typical clean-cut visage of masculinity with an underlying irreverence of counterculture. Utility meets a playful surf-punk persona. Though the show was showcased in London, the pieces are somehow still quite American sprinkled with the individuality of New York.
AELA's TOP PICKS from the COLLECTION
Well, if you're surprised with this collection wait till you see what Vevers has got in store for the ladies. Simply divine! This new path is making me reconsider Coach in a way I've never done so before. Let's just hope we see a continued path towards this psychedelic resurgence in the collections to come.
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The arrival of winter often signals a spike in the number of students taking the school bus, with more parents seeing public transport as a safer option compared to braving the snow in their own cars. The presence of snow at bus stops, however, raises a new set of safety rules to consider, applying not just to students, but to parents and drives as well.
For Students
Dress warmly! Now's not the time to risk getting sick, or worse, having hypothermia. Taking public transport means moments where you might have to wait for a few minutes for the bus to arrive, so be sure to dress in layers, complete with boots, mittens, scarves, and boots. A good rule of thumb is to wear bright clothing, the better to increase your visibility in the snow and/or dark.
In addition, try to be on time at the bus stop to minimize waiting times and help everyone get to school as quickly as possible. Furthermore, you'll want to walk facing the traffic and wait for the bus several feet away from the road to stay safe.
When boarding or exiting the bus, the steps might be wet from melting snow; be sure to use the handrail and mind your step—don't keep your eyes only on your phone!
Parents and Drives
Parents and bus drivers should make sure students are acquainted with the bus safety rules unique to the winter season. And with everything you do, whether it's driving or taking your child to the bus stop—take your time. Remember, safety is key here.
For drivers, it's imperative that you ensure your bus is in good driving condition, ready to meet the demands of the cold. For parents, it's a good idea to take the initiative and clear the snow away from bus loading and unloading zones close to your home.
And if you missed the bus after taking your child to the bus stop, don't go to the next bus stop—go all the way to the school. The last thing you want to do on icy roads is play cat and mouse, which only increases the likelihood of an accident.


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The man who writes about himself and his own time is the only man who writes about all people and all time.This Five Star Friday roundup is brought to you by wrestling, blogging, healing, friendship, the southwestern United States, depression, real beauty, racism, long love, bridesmaid dresses, a father and alcoholism, a pie, hitting bottom, more about racism, more about blogging, flash fiction, marriage, prejudice against homosexuality, fear, health care, more about health care, Sudan, materialism, food and poverty, more about marriage, and fashion.
— George Bernard Shaw
And please share one of your own good weblog entries in the comments, because we need a lot of good writing to carry us through the weekend.
Happy Friday!
"On Wrestling" from thea lux (dot) com
"I Guess What I'm Trying to Say is That I'm Tired of Feeling Intimidated to Write On My Own Blog" from Joy Unexpected
"An Act of Love" from Boho Photography
"The Pain of Sharing Your Friends" from Surrender Dorothy
"She's Coming" from Licia Berry
"The Undertow" from Compost Studios
"Hideous Lovely" from Moosh In Indy
"Port Authority: The 1970s" from Slouching Past 40
"Nor Bitter Tears" from Shriek House
"Texts From the Dressing Room While Trying on Bridesmaid Dresses" by lauriewrites at BlogHer
"Heaven Hates Teabaggers. Which, FYI, Is Totally a Real Word, Spellcheck." from Barefoot Foodie
"I Carry You" from The Extraordinary Ordinary
"Tripie" from Queen Mediocretia of Suburbia
Two from Loralee's Looney Tunes:
"The Threads of a Process. Part 1: Unraveling"
"The Threads of a Process. Part 2: Breaking"
"I'm Black Irish and I'm Proud" from Mocha Momma
"'Why I Can Never Seem to Blog' - A Poem" from Stay-At-Home-Mayhem
"Flash Fiction: Calling Home" from The Writing of Christopher Rivan
"Life With Dave" from Where Am I Going... And Why Am I In This Handbasket?
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from Rancid Raves
"The Fear Fetish" from sweet | salty
"Understanding the Health Care Bill" from Mayopie
"RX: For America Take As Needed" from Bloggin 2 Noggin
"My Private Sudan: Part II" by Allan Cram at Life As A Human
"Are You There Materialistic God?" from A Haute Mess
"Food As Solace; Food As Hope - A Guest Post" by Mad at Frog and Toad Are Still Friends
"Love In the Time of Lexapro" from Dad Gone Mad
"Spring Summer Series: The Shirt Dress Trend!" from alixrose
Please come back and share good writing with us over the coming week to be featured on the next Five Star Friday. If you have read a really good piece on someone else's weblog, submit it by Thursday at midnight CST to have it featured on Five Star Friday.
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PawOpedic is a unique practice that provides custom orthoses and prostheses for the pets you love. We are pet owners ourselves and understand the importance of their well-being. PawOpedic employs only board certified orthotists and prosthetists to ensure you get the safe, quality care that your pet deserves. Each device we create is custom fabricated to fit your pet's individualized needs. If you have a specific need, request, or question please let us know. We will do our best to make it happen.
Jeremiah Uronis is a board certified orthotist & prosthetist and owner of PawOpedic along with his wife Dr. Jennifer Regan. He completed his prosthetic residency at Hanger Clinic and worked at various locations throughout Florida and Illinois. He then completed his residency in orthotics at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. For eight years, he stayed on staff working as a member of a multidisciplinary team that provided care for some of the most challenging pediatric cases from all over the world. While working in Chicago, he also earned his Master of Business degree as well as his Master of Science in Management. Jeremy and his family recently relocated to the Greater Seattle Area where he decided to turn his part-time passion for helping animals into a full-time career.
When he's not busy chewing a hole in something Duncan serves as PawOpedic's chief brace tester.