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John Vierow, merit badge counselor in Herndon, Virginia, offered some advice to Scouting magazine.
We have suggestions for a great Scout O event in the Best Practices folder in the OUSA Library. Find it here, titled: "How to build a successful scout O."
Some scouts have produced permanent orienteering courses in their areas for their Eagle Scout service project. Several of them incorporate QR technology that can be used with smartphones. Some examples:
Read one scout trainer's account of teaching Boy Scouts at Nobscot State Reservation in Massachusetts in fall 2010.
Ed Scott, former Boy Scout Liaison for Orienteering USA, developed a lesson plan designed to give the Scout an understanding of the sport of Orienteering and of the mental and physical benefits he can obtain through participation in the sport. The Scout who participates in this program and does all the assigned work should obtain both a thorough understanding of Orienteering and earn the Orienteering Merit Badge.
The plan is based on a four-day camp activity schedule with a morning class of one hour duration. In addition, each Scout should have at least one hour of time every afternoon to devote to running courses and doing required written assignments. Some Scouts will require extra help or time for these requirements, thus a fifth day may become necessary.
The instructor will set courses each day which should be available for at least a 2.5 hour period in the afternoon. Each day will offer a new course and new challenges so that every boy will have ample opportunity to run his three required courses.
This plan can also be adapted to a troop meeting + Saturday event format and used as a "theme of the month" presentation.
In a summer camp situation, two or three sets of courses must be developed to avoid overuse of specific areas in the camp. Rotate through the sets of courses week by week.


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Twelve Reasons for Nominating Faith A. Harding as Presidential Candidate for the PNCR
- I will expend my energy, special abilities and resourcefulness to assist our party in bringing greater understanding, trust, camaraderie, peace, and togetherness in our Party.
- I'm the most experienced candidate; having held senior leadership positions in Guyana, UN and World Bank missions in East Timor, Liberia and Sudan. All countries with more extreme violence than Guyana and with decades of war. I know how to rebuild nations and implement real democracy.
- I can win support for the party, to ensure its successful win at national elections, in every nook and cranny of our country and with the Guyanese Diaspora; regardless of race, creed, social background or religion.
- I am well respected and trusted in Guyana, the Caribbean and around the world as a person of great integrity, commitment and loyalty, competent to undertake herculean tasks successfully, creative and industrious in finding new avenues for success in national developmental tasks.
- I have never and will never do anything to discredit, lower the image or destroy the party, its leadership or general membership.
- I have been a Central Executive Member of the Party for 25 years. I have been Vice Chairman of the Party, Principal Secretary to Mr. Hoyte as Leader of the Party, Woman's Page Editor- New Nation, Member of a Think Tank Group advising Mr. Hoyte, panelist for Press Conferences and Nation Watch Programmes. I have been a Minister for 7 years and Member of Parliament for 16 years.
- I understand clearly the difference between the role of the State and the role of our Party and would have no difficulty in delineating our collaborative, interactive and inclusive management of party and government in our country.
- I will attract financing and support for a facelift for Congress place, beautifying it with replicas of the Founder Leader whose sweat and blood led us into having this great piece of property. We will have here a world class water fountain, a garden of peace, serenity and stability along with a centre for the promotion of the arts and culture once agreed by the Congress.
- I have been in love with the PNC party from childhood and worked with both my dad and my mom in the Georgetown North in the Party's early days, talking about the Founder Leader, my uncle, Mr. Andrew Jackson, who was the Second General Secretary of the Party and other leaders to everybody who would listen to me.
- In my later childhood and early teens I worked with my mom, Mrs. Farley, Mrs. Younge, Mrs. Griffith and other women in East Ruimveldt, West Ruimveldt, Laing Avenue and Costello Houses to distribute leaflets and talk about the goodness of the PNC.
- As an adult, I have been a party worker to improve the neighbourhoods in which I lived and the services to our citizens in Campbellville, Lamaha Gardens, Queenstown, South Cummingsburg with persons like Ms. Arno, Mrs. Godette, Ms. Jane Phillips Gay, Mr. Ranji Chandisingh, and a long list of party members too long to mention but who were steadfast in season and out of season in their commitment to our great party.
- I would work with the leadership of the party to advance the development of each community in our country especially ensuring relevant after school training and education that would provide the skills, attitudes and responsibility for filling the productive jobs to be made available through the job creation programmes. Through an Interactive Development Strategy process, the Party membership will be encouraged to focus on community development activities for the young and especially teenagers, differently abled or challenged, the old and infirmed as well as women with special needs.
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And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds."
Hebrews 10:24
"Be The Difference"
Two or More Small Groups (2or>) area designed to be a relational setting where new believers and dedicated followers of Christ can grow together in their faith. We seek the "fruits of the Spirit" in our personal lives. The purpose of the groups is for systematic and focused attention to the growth of believers into mature, vital, reproducing Christians who can live a life of victory in their faith.
During Jesus' earthly ministry He sent his disciples and committed followers out to do ministry. They went in groups of two. The backbone of the discipleship at New Life Church is our small group ministry called 2 or more small groups (2or>). These small group gatherings are comprised of as few as 2 people, or as many as want to learn and grow together in their faith. Meetings can take place anywhere and at any time.
What happens in a 2or> Group?
Your 2or> small group will meet weekly or bi-weekly. These groups are designed to help you go deeper in your walk with God and build relationships with each other. The groups will go deeper in God's word by reading and applying God's truth to your lives. There will be time to share support and pray for one another, read scripture and journal about what God is saying to you.
How can I join a 2or> Group?
You can join an existing 2 or More small group at any time. Just stop by the info table at church to find a list of groups, or call the church office and ask for help getting connected to a group that fits your schedule.
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If you've been following me for awhile, you know that I believe in protecting your ends to retain length. Usually I seal my hair with some type of oil, but today I thought of something different: What if I sealed my ends with a silicone serum (heat protectant)? Previously I had been skeptical to try this because I feared silicone build-up, but my cleansing conditioner (DevaCurl Decadence No Poo) removes silicones just fine!
So for the next month, I am going to use a silicone serum when I style my wash and go on my ends. Currently, I am using Form Beauty Protect because the ingredients – argan oil is the fourth ingredient (after a ton of cones of course). What am I looking for? Any noticeable differences in hair appearance and thickness – thicker ends perhaps, or a decrease in single strand knots and split ends. Check out this video for more information:


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Lexus RX 350, LX 570
Harga Mobil Lexus RX 350, LX 570 Baru dan Bekas (Second). Lexus RX 350, the newest Luxury Crossover Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). Lexus calls this is the first SUV tested at the Maibara Wind Tunnel. What's so interesting?, this is the testing facility normally used for testing the aerodynamics Japanese fast train, Shinkansen.
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Outside view of the new Lexus is still maintaining the line strokes like the old design. Grill inverted trapezium combined with the side lines extending from front to back that characterizes the RX still dominate. But the RX 350 body is made larger than before to provide a more spacious cabin.
Lexus officially launched LX570 the third generation of LUV (Luxury Utility Vehicle). Previously for the same class present in Indonesia with the Lexus LX450 and LX470 that go through the general importer.
LX570 armed with 3UR-FE engine, V8 AWD 5.7L capacity, capable of generating power at 362 hp at 5600 rpm and the amount of torque reaching 530 Nm at 4000 rpm rotation. All the power LX570 supported by the use of a six-speed automatic transmission.
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any way they can both lose?
By Diogenes (articles ) | Mar 07, 2007
In Boston, a woman is suing a local abortionist, because she had the baby despite the operation and now she thinks the doctor should pay for rearing the child.
If the suit is successful, the child-- now a 2-year-old girl-- will someday learn that her education has been subsidized by the man who was hired by Mom to dismember her. A lovely bit of information to comfort a child. The plaintiff's name, by the way, is "Raper." I'm not making this up.
But now consider the logic of the suit:
Dr. Allison Bryant, a physician working for Planned Parenthood at the time, performed the procedure on April 9, 2004, but it "was not done properly, causing the plaintiff to remain pregnant," according to the complaint.
Interesting view of causality there. Did the botched abortion cause the continued pregnancy? No; the doctor failed to end the pregnancy. Raper remained pregnant because, in the absence of an outside agency (i.e. a scalpel or suction machine) that's how nature arranged things. Pregnancy is not caused by an incomplete abortion. Not even at Planned Parenthood.
In other news, Joe Sixpack got drunk as a skunk last night, and this morning the Alka-Seltzer failed to kick in, "causing Joe to remain hung over." If he's fired from his job at the foundry because he can't stand the noise, should he sue Alka-Seltzer for lost wages?
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Mar. 07, 2007 6:53 PM ET USA
Because, My dear Kate, it is easier for them to abort than to go full term and deal with the aggravation, the nausea, the restrictions on their sex lives; in other words, the inconvenience of pregnancy. And, perhaps, they're afraid that they will learn that having to take a child to term entails responsibilities that are left unlearned; not the least of which that engaging in sex is an act best left to those who are a married to one another.
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Mar. 07, 2007 5:17 PM ET USA
There's a switch. In this case the abortion patient is the "raper" rather than a member of the clinic staff!
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Mar. 07, 2007 4:46 PM ET USA
Why can't these don't-wannabe-mothers give their unwanted children up for adoption? I simply don't understand. If the child is so hateful to her that she needs to sue someone and she can't afford to keep her ... What am I missing?
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Mar. 07, 2007 4:17 PM ET USA
I can't quite figure out how a doctor performs an abortion and doesn't end the pregnancy. Or, how a different doctor misses the diagnoses of the pregnancy at 20 weeks (another issue from this story I found on a different site). Says a lot about what kind of doctors are in the abortion field.
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Mar. 07, 2007 3:41 PM ET USA
Most Courts and States have rejected the three torts, defined as "wrongful life" (when brought by the child); "wrongful birth" (when brought by the mother") and "wrongful pregnancy" (when brought due to a botched sterilization). However, and not surprisingly, as of 2004, California, New Jersey and Washington allowed these torts. Interestingly, and notwithstanding the mandates of Evangelium Vitae, the bishops of those States have done little to effect a repeal by statute or referendum.
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Mar. 07, 2007 2:30 PM ET USA
Not to worry; this same theory has been considered and definitively rejected by the courts, even instances where the child has been born with what are quaintly termed "special needs" (I myself prefer that over "birth defects"). I'm always happy to see Planned Parenthood sued, though, even if it is for negligently failing to remove the product of conception. (As I've written before, I call those who employ that particularly odious euphemism the "products of digestion." I'm really very funny.)
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April 9, 2018 Teenager: "YOU NEVER LOVED ME!" Parent: "I have always loved you" Teenager: "LIAR!!!!" Mother Theresa, pray for this poorest of children.


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I came to see Ishara for the first time at the beginning of my pregnancy. At the time, I was feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of having another child for so many reasons, some of which I was aware of and for some reasons that I was unaware of at the time. The anxiety and worry prompted me to look for help and guidance.
I was aware that this pregnancy and upcoming birth was bringing me massive opportunities to heal my own birth traumas, my own time in my mother's womb, and my own childhood. I wanted to make the most of this opportunity to heal this deep wounding. I started a search to find a therapist/counsellor that addressed pregnancy as a time of transition and healing, and who could guide me through this with no judgement and in a sensitive and productive way. Eventually, I came across Ishara's website and she ticked all the marks so I began my sessions with her.
Throughout the sessions, I find Ishara to be a unique, intuitive, sensitive and experienced guide. She helps me to see that it's ok to feel how I feel, and she makes the exploration of my wounded internal world a fascinating and eventful experience. Yes, I feel those deep hurt places, but the combination of my courage to go there, and Ishara's knowledge of how to go there in a sensitive and safe way, makes those journeys and revelations so amazing. I cannot imagine having gone through my pregnancy without her sessions.
I would highly recommend Ishara to women who are feeling overwhelmed by pregnancy, and to women in general, especially those going through periods of transition because I feel that these are the times when many opportunities for healing come. I am so glad that I have made the most of this pregnancy to heal places that I would otherwise have found difficult to touch. So thank you so much to Ishara for helping me to go there.'


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Nu'u Refuge
Size: 81 acres
Year Protected: 2011
Land Protection Strategy: Owned by HILT
Conservation Values: Cultural site, wetland habitat, shoreline access, wildlife habitat
Land Features: Wetlands, dry forest habitat
ABOUT nu'u refuge
Remote to most, Nu'u is home to a pristine wetland that is a bustling rest stop for native birds traveling between the islands. Local fishermen think it's a good place to relax, too.
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust took fee ownership of 82 acres on Maui's rugged and remote southeast coast at Nu'u. The $4 million purchase was made possible through funding from the Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources Legacy Land Conservation Program, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Freeman Family Foundation (a member of the Hawai'i Community Foundation) and HILT founding board member Janice Lau-Fergus.
This acquisition represents an important step in the effort to conserve and restore vital lands and shorelines in Hawai'i. Nu'u contains some of the healthiest coastal wetlands across the islands, which provide habitat for several endangered bird species, including the ae'o (Hawaiian stilt) and ʻalae keʻokeʻo (Hawaiian coot). In addition, the area preserves numerous pre-contact archaeological sites and has been used as a recreational spot by local fisherman for centuries.
The Land Trust's plans for the property, which was acquired from Kaupo Ranch, include habitat restoration, protection of cultural sites, and educational outreach. The public is encouraged to get involved by participating in future volunteer days or free guided tours through our Talk Story on the Land environmental education series.
We would like to remind the public that no pets, particularly dogs, are allowed at these public preserves to protect the conservation values, native wildlife and habitat. Mahalo for your support!
Noteworthy mentions ABOUT NU'U
Reference to Nu'u and a white tree which grew there was used for ancient Hawaiian hale (house) building mentioned in the Hawaiian newspaper, Ka Hae Hawaii in November of 1857. Read the Hawaiian language newspaper article, Laau Paakiki.
A kanikau (song of passing) written in December 1861 and published in Nupepa Ku'oko'a in February 1862 by H. Paulo of Nu'u, Kaupo.
No ke Kupapau in Ka Hae Hawaii newspaper printed in June 1858.


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It's November again, and that means seeing red, orange and yellow, both in the trees and also in our kitchens. You might remember I wrote about visiting the pumpkin patch last month and using the pumpkins to make fresh pumpkin puree, which can be used to make pumpkin pies and treats for Thanksgiving. I wanted to share with you the pumpkin recipes I made with my own pumpkin puree. Though I'm not opposed to using the canned kind, it's very good and you can even buy it organic these days.
Also this month and through the holidays I wanted to set a goal for myself to start making more recipes from cookbooks and my Bon Appetite magazines. I always tell myself I'll make this one day but seldom ever get around to actually doing it. So for November and the rest of the year I'll be making a concerted effort to do just that.
Other bloggers have attempted this feat as well, one of my favorites and a very popular one is 101 Cookbooks. She was once just like me, having a whole shelf of cookbooks that were rarely used and she felt it was time to change that. There are a lot of recipes there that I vow to make myself one day.
And that day finally came when, keeping with my pumpkin theme, I made her Pumpkin and Rice soup. Mine did not turn out that great however. I think using puree here is not advised. You should start with the real gourd. Live and learn!
I also really like Food52 where there's a collection of amazing recipes I would love to try!
The pumpkin pie recipe I made is from the 2013 November edition of Bon Appetite. I made a few tweaks, mostly based on what ingredients I had or didn't have available in my own kitchen. But that's the fun in cooking - go your own way!
Steph's Interpretation of Bruleed Bourbon-Maple Pumpkin Pie
Chocolate Pie Dough
- 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. - I used Hershey's unsweetened cocoa powder
- 31/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 11/4 cups plus 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons Crisco
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Filling and Assembly
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 4 large eggs
- 15-oz. - I used fresh- made pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Rye Whiskey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon}
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon Five Spice Powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground mace
- 3/4 cup pure maple syrup - I only had Grade A and only 1/2 cup
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract - I think I added in a lot more, oops!
- 3/4 cup heavy cream - we used other 1/4 on another recipe
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Special Equipment
- A kitchen torch
Chocolate Pie Dough
Pulse cocoa powder, granulated sugar, salt, and 11/4 cups plus 1 Tbsp. flour in a food processor to combine. Add butter and shortening and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal with a few pea-size pieces of butter remaining. Transfer to a large bowl.
Whisk egg yolk, vinegar, and 1/4 cup ice water in a small bowl. Drizzle half of egg mixture over flour mixture and, using a fork, mix gently just until combined. Add remaining egg mixture and mix until dough just comes together.
Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface or heavily floured because, ya know, you overdo things, flatten slightly, and cut into quarters. Stack pieces on top of one another, placing unincorporated dry pieces of dough between layers, and press down to combine. Repeat process twice more (all pieces of dough should be incorporated at this point). I felt like my dough was already really "incorporated" but did this anyway. Form dough into a 1" thick disk. Wrap in plastic. I chilled it for the length of a horror movie, about 2 hours.
Filling and Assembly
Roll out disk of dough on a lightly floured surface into a 14" round - this took awhile as it sort of fell apart. Transfer to a 9" pie dish - or any size really, does it matter? Lift up edge and allow dough to slump down into dish. Trim, leaving about 1" overhang. I had to piece the edges together since I couldn't get it big enough during the roll out but it all blends back in very well. Fold overhang under and crimp edge. Chill in freezer 15 minutes.
Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat oven to 350deg. Read that again - check your oven. I always have things in my oven that I forget to remove while preheating. Line pie with foil, leaving an overhang. Fill with dried beans (the cheap man's pie weights). Bake until crust is dry around the edge, about 20 minutes. I was supposed to put it back in after removing the dried beans, to let the bottom dry out, but I skipped that step and no, not on purpose. Brush bottom and sides of crust with 1 beaten egg - I definitely did not use the whole egg, seemed like way too much. Return to oven and bake until dry and set, about 3 minutes longer. (Apparently, brushing crust with egg and baking will prevent a soggy crust - which it did!)
Whisk pumpkin puree, sour cream, whiskey (because you didn't have bourbon), cinnamon, salt, ginger, nutmeg, five spice powder, mace, and remaining 3 eggs in a large bowl; set aside.
Pour maple syrup in a small saucepan; add vanilla extract and bring syrup to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened and small puffs of steam start to release, about 3 minutes, or until you forget about it and it has a bunch of little bubbles in it. Remove from heat and add cream all at once because you forget to read the instructions that told you to add it in 3 increments, stirring with a wooden spoon until smooth. Gradually whisk hot maple cream into pumpkin mixture.
Place pie dish on a rimmed baking sheet and pour in filling. Bake pie, rotating halfway through, until set around edge but center barely jiggles, 50-60 minutes. Transfer pie dish to a wire rack and let pie cool.
Just before serving, sprinkle pie with sugar and, using a kitchen torch, brulee until sugar is melted and dark brown. You can bake the pie 1 day ahead just don't brulee. Cover and chill. I didn't eat mine until the next day.
You can find the original recipe here.
The pie turned out very well and I brought it into the House Party offices for everyone to try.
What pumpkin related foods are you planning on whipping up this November? Please share and happy baking!


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Inbound logistics is a complex process that can consume more than 40% of the average organization's annual freight budget, according to Aberdeen Group, which estimates that total inbound freight spend alone consumes between 3.6% to 5.2% of a firm's total annual sales. Due to inbound freight savings' direct impact on the organizational bottom line, shippers that make it a supply chain priority reap significant inventory efficiencies, better cost containment, and a higher chance of achieving productivity and service goals.
As customers' service level expectations and demands continue to expand and change, inbound product flow is becoming increasingly complex. In search of new ways to manage shipping costs, more companies are turning to inbound logistics management providers for support. By ensuring an efficient and cost-effective flow of goods and information across multiple entities, these providers manage the transport, storage, and delivery of goods coming into a shipper's location and contribute to the development of comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
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Posted by Milchcow on October 11, 2000
In Reply to: Daylight second posted by ESC on October 11, 2000
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: : Can anyone tell me the origin of the phrase
: : "daylight second" I have noticed being used a lot recently ad would like to know how it started.
: That's a new one on me. I've heard "New York minute" and "New York second." Meaning everything is faster in NYC including the minutes and seconds. Maybe the phrases are variations.
its not second as in the time period, but as in finishing position. Its used to indicate that one team/person, usually in sport is far ahead of the rest of the field
ie in the 400m its Michael Johnson first and daylight second


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Here's what I actually wore on my recent night out. Erika, publicist extraodinaire, got my friend Jen and me on the VIP list for the final event of St. Louis Fashion week. Jen gave me the best compliment when she said that my top reminded her of Halle Berry's Oscar dress,
which was totally my favorite dress this year!
In other news, I look awkward in photos and I need to buy a better camera -
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Happy New Year!
Well my dear ones,
After three weeks of solid rain,
I'm ready to say goodbye to 2015,
and hopefully see some sun in 2016.
But before bidding farewell to 2015,
let me give a big "thank you"
to Eric Weddle of the San Diego Chargers
for setting a great example
of the way a Dad should be.
Three days ago, he was fined $10,000
for remaining on the field at half-time
to watch his daughter dance during
the mid-game festivities.
True; he does have a multi-million-dollar
contract for the next 5 years.
Yet still, in a world where many parents
can't even get off their cell phones
to watch their kids at the playground
(made the news where I live...sad),
paying a $10,000 technical fine
to watch your daughter dance
is a most cool act.
The message to his daughter:
"You are important to me!"
That's a message I'd like to see
more parents pass out in 2016;
you're kids are watching
(even when they appear not to)
and they do crave your attention
(even when they pretend they don't).
[And to those of you without kids yet,
please just file this away for the future]
Here's praying for a most wonderful
2016 for all y'all!
Have a blessed and awesome New Year!
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Hi. I'm Heather. I chase around two kids, Jesus, and a few dreams now and then (okay, quite a lot because my attention span is pretty sho...). When I find something really good, whether it's a recipe, a joke, a product or a message from the LORD (nbd, right?) I must share it. It seems like it would be rude not to. I want to do all I can to empower and equip other mamas because it really is a jungle out there.
I think the internet is, like, totally super cool and I love making new friends so don't be shy, now, ya hear?
Are you nosy like I am and need to know more? Okay, fine. I'm an ESTJ and an Enneagram 7. If you know what that means, I feel sure you will remember me in your prayers. If not, congratulations on being too cool.


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This is my brief attempt at updating my training / racing. There hasn't been much to report on racing but I'll backdate some reports and training weeks shortly. The focus right now has been quality training across all disciplines (running, biking, skiing) and I'm significantly ahead of where I was last year at this time. For now I'll just share this video:


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Temperature for April 2002
In April 2002 the average high temperature in Palm Springs, CA was 88.6°F, and this was 1.0°F warmer than the average of 87.7°F. The hottest day in April 2002 was 14 April when the temperature reached 100.0°F. Overnight the average temperature in April is 55.0°F and in 2002 the average overnight temperature was 2.7°F cooler at 52.2°F.


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A few words on the importance of play
In my grad class we've been doing some readings about the importance of Socratic questioning in education. While I was initially turned off by the topic (what does Socrates have to do with teaching five-year-olds?), it turns out to be really relevant to teaching kindergarten. Socrates viewed inquiry and investigation as the best way to learn, as opposed to passive accumulation of skills and knowledge. I've long been an advocate for more play in the classroom, and it turns out that even 300 years ago, educators saw play as the best way for young children to learn. Check this out, from Martha Nussbaum's Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities (emphasis my own):
German educator Friedrich Froebel (1782-1852) conducted reforms of early education...that have changed the way young children in virtually all of the world's countries begin their schooling. For Froebel was the founder and theorist of the "kindergarten," the year before "regular" schooling begins in which children are gently encouraged to expand their cognitive faculties in an atmosphere of play and affection, and one that, in a Socratic spirit, emphasizes children's own activity as the source of their learning.
Froebel intensely disliked traditional models of education that viewed children as passive vessels into which the wisdom of the ages would be poured. He believed that education should focus on eliciting and cultivating the child's natural abilities through supportive play. The idea of the kindergarten is just this idea of a place where one learns and unfolds through play.
Modern kindergartens...[retain] the core idea that children learn to unfold themselves by active thought, reciprocity, and the active manipulation of objects...Children all over the world today owe much to his contribution, since the idea of a type of early education through play in an environment of sympathy and love has created kindergartens more or less everywhere.
So awesome! Kindergarten should still be about playing! Except the author goes on to say...
This healthy idea is under pressure in our world, as children are pressed to drill at skills earlier and earlier in life, often losing opportunities to learn through relaxed playing.
It's true. So much of my kindergarteners' day is NOT playing, and is instead structured learning experiences to make sure they acquire a set of skills that in order to be "college and career ready" (at age six!). Ugh.
What that means for me is that I'm going to cling to that 30 minutes of free play time in my schedule every day, and not feel guilty if I expand it.


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To help you understand your caravan towing capacity, we've compiled a list of key caravan towing capacity terms and definitions, which you can keep handy for when you're preparing for your big adventure.
To help you understand your caravan towing capacity, we've compiled a list of key caravan towing capacity terms and definitions, which you can keep handy for when you're preparing for your big adventure.
Whether you're planning on sticking to the highways or heading off-road, your tyres are what gives you traction on the road and allow you to drive smoothly and safely. It pays to have a good understanding of caravan tyres so you can ensure you have the very best tyres fitted. Here are the key things to look out for:
Chances are you are hitching your caravan to the car or 4 wheel drive you already own. Or you may be in the very fortunate position of being able to purchase your caravan and tow vehicle at the same time. Whichever is your situation, you need to think about what is required of your vehicle in order to get your caravan where you need to safely and smoothly.
Are you in the midst of planning some big caravan trips? Unless you're lucky enough to have your last name ending in Branson, chances are you won't have a bottomless pit of money to dip into on your adventure. But fear not, this doesn't mean you can't have the holiday you've always dreamed about, it just means you have to do a spot of forward planning. Caravan trips can even be done on a budget- it doesn't sounds exciting or glamorous, but with a bit of a plan and some creative thinking, you can still have an amazing time, without breaking the bank.
1. What is my ultimate, dream adventure? List out everything you ever hoped and dreamed of doing in a big caravan holiday and cost it out item by item.
2. What is my absolute finite budget for my trip? Then work out your itinerary based on this.
Sometimes it helps to start with a total budget, and plan out your trip from there, rather than working out your ideal trip and trying desperately to find the funds to fit the fun, and feeling disappointed that you can't stretch quite as far as you hoped.
Here's a bit of a checklist so you can start asking yourself the right questions to create your budget for your big adventure:
How much can you afford to spend on petrol, on average, per day? And over a whole trip?
How many kms does a tank of fuel take you, when towing a caravan? Might need to do a bit of a test run on this.
How much will you pack or need to buy when on the road?
What are your staples, your dietary requirements, and the little treats? Definitely allow for the occasional splurge!
Will you visit any museums, festivals, galleries etc. along the way?
Will you visit any national park areas that need a permit to travel through?
Will you eat out every night, only cook in your caravan, or do a bit of both?
What are the other things you may need to purchase along the way?
Do you need any extra budget for replacing things (tyres etc.) along the way?
Once you've worked out an itinerary that fits with your dollars, then you can relax and know that you wont have any nasty 'insufficient funds' surprises along the way. Of course, it pays to plan for emergencies and keep a bit extra aside in case you have unplanned costs, because these things definitely happen.
Budgeting for your holiday might seem a bit of a mundane task, but it can really get you on the right headspace to make the most of your adventure. Caravan travel on a budget is smart, resourceful - and can be a whole lot of fun!


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Found in the harsh terrain and inhospitable climate of northern Mongolia are the nomadic Tsaatan (Reindeer People). For generations, daily life has been centred around their herd of reindeer who in return sustain the livelihood of the Tsaatan.
The reindeer are a resourceful animal providing the Tsaatan with most, if not all the basic needs for continuing the same life which has been lived int eh Taiga for over 3000 years.
Reindeer antlers used for trade and medicinal purposes, the female reindeer are milked twice a day for milk which can also be made into cheese. Their dung is used to fuel stoves and the adult animals are also a vital system of transport.
A nomadic lifestyle has been ingrained in the unique culture of the Tsaatan, who move their orts (tepee) between 5 and 10 times per year to find special grass for their reindeer to feed
Today, the Tsaatan represent Mongolia's smallest ethnic minority, with approximately only 45 nomadic households herding a diminishing 2200 reindeer in comparison to the 15000 reindeer that lived a mere 15 years ago.


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A NASA jumbo jet that will help scientists unlock the origins of the universe with infrared observations reached a milestone Friday (Dec. 18) when doors covering the plane's telescope were fully opened in flight.
The rear fuselage of the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy's 747SP with open telescope cavity door, during testing in September. NASA Photo/Tom Tschida The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), a modified 747 jet, flew for one hour and 19 minutes, including two minutes with the telescope's doors fully opened. The goal was to allow engineers to understand how air flows in and around the telescope. It was the first time outside air has interacted with the part of the plane that carries the 98-inch infrared telescope.
"Today we opened the telescope cavity door, the first time we have fully exposed the telescope and the largest cavity ever flown while in flight," said Bob Meyer, SOFIA program manager at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center in Edwards, Calif. "This is a significant step toward certifying NASA's next great observatory for future study of the universe."
Besides these test flights of the airplane, two flights to operate and verify the scientific capabilities of the telescope assembly are planned for spring 2010. Telescope systems such as the vibration isolation system, the inertial stabilization system and the pointing control system will be tested during daytime flights.
These flights will prepare the telescope assembly for the first flight with the telescope operating. That first flight will be the initial opportunity scientists have to use the telescope and begin the process of quantifying its performance to prepare for SOFIA's planned 20-year science program.
SOFIA is a joint venture of NASA and the German Aerospace Center. NASA supplied the aircraft. The telescope was built in Germany.
Dryden manages the SOFIA program. The aircraft is based at NASA's Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif. NASA's Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, Calif., manages SOFIA's scientific program. The Universities Space Research Association, in Columbia, Md., and the German SOFIA Institute in Stuttgart, Germany, operate SOFIA's scientific program
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- 15-year-old Emily Oliver is an aspiring makeup artist from Portland, Oregon.
- She is going viral for using makeup to create tiny celebrity portraits on her eye area.
- Oliver's most popular designs feature Beyoncé and Rihanna.
Applying makeup takes so much skill that it could be considered an art form.
15-year-old Emily Oliver, an aspiring makeup artist from Portland, Oregon, is going viral on Twitter for her intricate makeup designs.
Oliver, who we first read about on BuzzFeed, uses cosmetics to create tiny portraits of celebrities on her face. Her portraits of celebrities including Beyoncé and Rihanna are among Oliver's most impressive designs, and look incredibly lifelike.
She told BuzzFeed that she started "playing around" with a BHCosmetics eyeshadow palette in February.
"Since then I have gotten into much more creative makeup looks and have grown obsessed with makeup," Oliver told the site. "It took me around four months to gain the ability to draw faces on my very little eye space."
Oliver reportedly spent a total of four hours on her Rihanna masterpiece, which was her first attempt at drawing figures. The singer's "Wild Thoughts" music video with DJ Khaled and Bryson Tiller served as inspiration.
"I had been wanting to try drawing a figure on my eye for a while, but that video is what helped me choose exactly who to draw," she said. "All over Twitter and Instagram, everything I saw was about Rihanna. I wanted to show my love for her, and test myself at the same time."
Thousands of Twitter users have reposted Oliver's designs, with over a million more coming across her work.
One user praised her for "drawing perfect figures."
Other users have referred to her as a "legend" and a "wizard."
Some are just in complete shock.
"My favorite thing is seeing others inspired by me [...] take the challenge to draw a human being on their eye as well," Oliver told BuzzFeed. "I love seeing other artists' interpretations."
It's unclear what the aspiring makeup artist will wow us with next, but we can't wait to see what else she comes up with.


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Happy Monday, Gang! It may not be your favorite day of the week, but it is my favorite post of the week! Best of Baking Steel includes a selection of #BakingSteel photos shared on Instagram & Twitter... all the crazy recipes & creations from you guys at home!
Let's get started....
A homemade margherita pie from @dpollitt. A classic & an all time favorite!
@pigsonbbq, turned up the grill for a steak and cheese night, with his favorite tool...the Baking Steel.
Over in the Twitter-sphere, @toenut showed off his diner style hash browns and over easy eggs. We'll be by for breakfast tomorrow.
A roman style recipe from @andrislagsdin. Cold ferment your dough for 3 days, grab your rolling pin and get to work! (Recipe posted over on our Facebook page)
Photographer, @Nbedcardphotog, ended a long day of shoots with a Baking Steel pie. No better reward for a hard day's work than a homemade pizza, hot off the Baking Steel.
Pecorino, basil, smokey chorizo... @porkbellyslider, serving up a slice of pizza envy!
Over on our blog, we're showing you how to up your Grilled Cheese game. Want a clue? Manchego cheese & the power of the Baking Steel Griddle.
We wanted to give our Twitter friend, @dangrossman, a shout out for this awesome Griddle shot. Getting ready for it's first run, Dan has his Walden Local Meat on standby!


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Aside from Madame Curie, pierogies are the Poles' greatest contribution to humanity.
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Aside from Madame Curie, pierogies are the Poles' greatest contribution to humanity.
– Richard Paul Evans
Pierogi come in different sizes, but always in the same shape. During our 3-hour workshop, we will prepare a main dish and a dessert. We will make the pierogi with some of classic fillings: ruskie (Ruthenian-style) with quark, boiled potatoes, and sautee onions; artisan meat pierogi with minced pork or savory cabbage and mushrooms dumplings. The dessert will be sweet – we will fill our pierogi with seasonal fruits or cottage cheese. This is a home cooking class so it will take place in a modern, fully equipped private kitchen and it will be conducted by our pierogi expert who is an active cook and with lots of experience.
No previous experience in cooking is required, if you can make a sandwich, you're fit for the job!
Do you know where to eat pierogi in Poland? Everywhere! Do you know where to learn how to make them? On our cooking class! Pierogi are the staple of Polish cuisine. You can fill them with anything you love – pork, beef, cabbage, wild mushrooms, blueberries, strawberries, quark. Your culinary imagination is the limit.
With our workshop, you will discover how to prepare fantastic, savory pierogi under the careful eye of our pierogi expert. And it's guaranteed you are going to like your own pierogi so much that you will eat them all afterwards!
Vodka tour? No, no, no; this is so much more! Vodka tasting. Vodka and food pairing. Vodka history and vodka culture, past and present. Our guide on this "tour", Michal, makes a fabulous vodka sommelier/ambassador… so very passionate that you, his guest, appreciate the elixir as he does.
During our short stay in Warsaw, we decided to invest one night and a bit of money into an excellent cultural experience, narrated and guided by a local vodka connoisseur. The night went by very quickly and we ended up chatting and ordering more drinks in the last bar we visited along with the other participants and the tour guide, Michał. All in all, a fantastic experience worth every penny.
I went on the vodka tour with some family and friends, and it was one of the very best tours I've taken in any city in the world. Michał provided amusing, fascinating, and detailed insights into the history, social customs, tastes and politics of vodka as we strolled through some of Warsaw's most interestng neighborhoods. This tour would be my number one recommendation for anyone visiting Warsaw -- it's interesting, fun and memorable!
We love exploring the world via food, drink and friendship. Tamara our guide seems to share our quest. Her knowledge of vodka was quite impressive. From the business aspect to the cultural aspect she shared many interesting facts and opinions. Highly recommend this tour and hope to try one of their other tours on our next visit.
The Eat Warsaw Vodka Tour was one of the highlights from my trip to Poland. Beata was an extremely well-informed guide. The tour was a learning experience, rich in culture, amazing food, and of course vodka. Highly recommended!


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One colleague of my mother advised her to bring home a medicine called mrita sanjibani which contains 90 per cent alcohol. I was fed two spoonfuls of that before bedtime. I even did not mind taking that for the sake of becoming fleshy and plump. However, all efforts ended up in smoke. I still remained the same scrawny girl. Many came with marriage proposals but after seeing me, silence prevailed. On asking for a reply from the other side, the answer was always in negative.
Even after marriage I remained so lean and thin that in the sofa where I sat, there still remained room for two. Improving my health remained a dream. Two colleagues of my husband gave their valued opinion that alcoholic drinks might help me in gaining more flesh. But my husband was always far away from such drinks and chose to stick to his moral conduct and ethical codes.
Although, deep inside, I wanted to request him to bring a bottle for me but my mind did not give consent thinking about his strong dislike for alcohol. One day, a man from his office came along with a bottle and told me that Sir has sent it for you. I felt so shy that I rushed inside my house. But, in the evening, when my husband came back from office, he asked me: Listen, has Dada sent a bottle through Jatin? When I showed him the bottle, he burst into a big laughter.
I finally understood that my dream of beefing up will always remain a dream. Still, when I go out for a stroll in my city all say that you are maintaining well by good dieting. But in my village, all still tease me by saying that this woman will never recover from her scrawny health.
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Tour this excellent city and beyond.
UNESCO claimed this prize for its first honors as a world heritage site in 1978. Its name originates from the Quitu tribe which hung around in the first millennium.
It's the largest old town in the Americas, and the greatest. Of course, I'm partial.
This amazing historic center - on the Avenue of Volcanoes on the Andes - vibrates with the joy of these remarkable, gentle people.
How do I know? I've been:
Quitenos love celebrations! Throughout the year, fiestas pulsate rhythmically.
The whole colonial center bursts into a walker's paradise on Sundays, and pedestrians rule, or at least they used to. Watch out for the bikes whisking through AND always look out for cars and motorcycles ... yes, always... because exceptions happen, seems like more and more.
Church bells echo invitingly throughout the historic center every morning beckoning the faithful to Mass.
The Presidential Palace sprawls on the famous Calle de Las Siete Cruces. President Gabriel Garcia Moreno himself named this street. Later, the name of Garcia Moreno Street took over in honor of the martyred president. Now, the name reigns.
In 1873 a bishop and Garcia Moreno consecrated Ecuador to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Cathedral. The president created a following as a peacemaker through his deeply religious convictions and subsequent results in the name of peace.
A year later, a succession of bullets stopped him because of his unwavering faith... assassinating him upon leaving the Cathedral after adoring the Lord for several hours - just steps away from the door to the Presidental Palace...WOW!
Blue letters on a plaque on the wall of the palace mark in Spanish where it happened...where the assassinated president fell to the sidewalk below.
His statue stands erect at Garcia Moreno Plaza in front of the grand Basilica - the temple built at his request during his tenure in office as President of Ecuador as a monument to the awesome consecration.
His famous last words, "Dios no muere," which translate, "God doesn't die," will forever remain etched in the minds of the people. His legacy continues in spite of enemies spreading lies vocally and in writing.
False accusations are weapons used by the enemy who assassinated him from the beginning to cover up their crime.
Do you love ancient churches as much as I do? Then, start on this street after you have toured the Basilica del Voto Nacional (Basilica of the National Vote)...it sure gets my vote!
The seven crosses marked in progression where the conquistadors planned to erect seven churches.
Six of the magnificent gold-leafed vibrant churches continue their mission. The seventh emerged into Hospicio San Lazaro (St. Lazarus Hospice) since 1767 when the Jesuits reluctantly left it behind, expelled by enemies of the Catholic Church.
Restored ancient churches permeate the downtown area and can be strolled free mornings - as long as you don't disturb the worshippers. Hold it on the photos during Mass - you could get thrown out. Some can be toured for a fee throughout the day
-- Some churches, such as the cathedral, the sagrario and most others now forbid photos altogether inside the church --
The only exception to the tours comes with the closing of particular churches for about a year for renovations - depending on when renovations become inevitable and available. More majestic churches unashamedly wait to be appreciated throughout the city and all of Ecuador.
Angel can take you on the tour of a lifetime taking all the guesswork out of your trip.
Also, free tourist information and maps float around the colonial center, one of them at a Spanish school across from Carmen Bajo Church. Another at the tourist center across from the Plaza Grande on Venezuela. Just ask.
Speaking of tours, Quito Tours buses glide right under my balcony at least once an hour from 9 to 9. The word has spread about the wonders of Ecuador, and eager tourists are clicking their cameras in rhythmic sequence throughout the day and on into the night.
A relaxing way to just kick back, explore and discover colonial Quito offers itself in a ride on the horse-driven buggy. After 3 PM most days, it parks close to the Plaza Grande downtown Garcia Moreno Street. For under $5, a person can really savor the Ecuadorian flavor! (For more about the delicious flavors, see "Eating In Historic Cntr" and "Eating With a View".)
I finally got to kick back and admire colonial Quito in the quaint carriage! The driver explained points of interest along with myths surrounding them. The intermittent drops of rain didn't bother me one bit.
Getting carried away by horse and buggy beats all other tours in my book, even if only for a short trip and back.
The times of the horse and buggy ride have changed to accommodate the city Tour Bus that now parks where the horse and buggy used to park all day and where it now parks after 3PM.
Of course the tour bus takes you much further, and you can stop at any of the stops and get back on with the same fare, but nothing beats a tour with Angel.
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Stitching Pictures is a published book by my friend Sandeep Jandu. Sandeeps book focuses on her textile design and mixed media techniques. It features a number of her projects and how to achieve these pieces. I was really excited when Sandeep approached me to work on the photography for her book. It was very interesting to see how she created each peice.
Heres a sneak peak at the book but make sure you grab a copy from Amazon as they are going fast! I managed to bag myself a signed one.


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Godliness and Contentment
BUT GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN. At its January meeting, the session chose this verse, I Timothy 6:6, to be Cornerstone's theme verse for 2014. As he penned this letter, Paul was no doubt aware that some sought to use their faith and piety as an opportunity for increasing their prosperity. Some had become greedy for gain, and Paul indicates that it is not gain that we should seek, but rather godliness.
Such an idea flies in the face of the culture in which we live. We live in a society which promotes the accumulation of more: more prosperity, more possessions, greater power, greater position. but Paul tells us that as Christians, our gain is not financial but spiritual, and the way to it is by being more like Jesus Christ. Christians are to seek to be more like Christ in every way, and are to be content in this world.
Such contentment can only come when our eyes are focused where they should be. How do you know whether your focus is right? Ask yourself some questions. Pen and paper might help you to organize your responses.
1. What do I spend my time doing?
2. What do I spend my time thinking?
3. Where do I spend my money?
4. What is my heart set upon?
Jesus said in Matthew 6:21, "Where your treasure is, there will be your heart also." This
profound statement reminds us that the things we most treasure in life are the things to which we devote our time, attention and our very selves.
Be honest! Don't try to justify or defend, just consider what you spend the majority of your time thinking about and doing. Looking at your conclusions, do you find that the majority of your resources, including your time, are spent on the things of this world? If so, ask yourself: Am I truly happy? (Again, be honest!) Or do I feel as though I want more? The things that this world has to offer may bring pleasure for a time, but certainly not for eternity. Christ advises His followers to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matt. 6:33). Your Heavenly Father knows your needs and will meet them. Set your priorities straight and it really won't matter if you have a lot or have nothing at all.
Your first priority as a Christian is to make it your life's aim to know and become more like Jesus Christ. The more like Him you are, the more this world will fade in your estimation and the more joy-filled you will become. What we need is not an absence of problems or a larger bank balance; what we need is more of Jesus Christ. As the hymn says, "Thou, O Christ, are all I want; More than all in Thee I find." And the more of Jesus you have, the greater will be your love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness and self-control.
My prayer for each of you in 2014 is that you will not only strive to become, but that you will become more like Jesus, and that in so doing will find true contentment in the Lord! What you gain by seeking Him first may not be riches. You may not have your afflictions removed. But you will find the strength and the peace that will be a reflection of Christ in you, the hope of glory. Friends, St. Augustine said that he was restless until he found his rest in God. It is true that without Him we are of all creatures most to be pitied, but with Him we can face the future with satisfaction and contentment, knowing that we have been given all sufficiency in Christ.
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Snow is one of the most fun parts of the holiday's (well, until you need to get somewhere, or once it melts a bit, slush is gross). Snow fall, snow flakes, snow men, snow angels - snow anything!
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Apple iPad 16GB WiFi Slate Computer (Page 4)
The OS and UI
As with other iDevices, you are forced to connect to iTunes (at least v9.1) to activate your iPad before you can use it. While I can sort of understand this, I still think that this is another nail in the coffin with the idea of the iPad being a productivity device and it makes it more of a bigger version of the iPod Touch at this point.
After you do connect with iTunes, you can quickly get all of your iPhone apps synced up and installed on your iPad.
The lock screen is still the same one you see on the iPhone and iPod Touch. Even the "slide to unlock" is the exact same size. Of course, this is because the iPad is using the iPhone OS (version 3.2). So you are getting the same thing that you have with the iPhone and iPod Touch; well maybe a few extra features and/or functions, but still pretty much the same thing as the iPod Touch.
The Dock looks the same, although you can put more than the standard four icons on it; you can drop up to six on the dock. One new thing that is an improvement is that you can operate the home screen (and even the lock screen) in landscape mode. This is very cool and a welcomed addition to the device. However, there is a problem even with this. The accelerometer inside the iPad is very sensitive. I found that when the device was on my lap or on a table a small movement would often change the orientation of the screen and I would have to pick the device up and force it to rotate.
Apple did include a rotation lock switch, but even that has an issue. If you launch an app that has a default orientation of portrait then you get that mode, you have to unlock it, rotate the view and lock it back. It is something of a pain to deal with this.
One thing you will have noticed by now is that Apple has changed some of the menus. As you can see in the image directly above, it is not like the iPhone here. You actually still have the menu of options visible on the left. No more drilling down then back up to move to a different part of the settings menu.
The same UI has made its way to the mail application, although here it might not be as much of a good thing as it is in the settings menu. One of the problems is that if you have an open e-mail in one account, it stays on the screen until you choose another folder or drill back up to another account.
I found this to be a tad annoying. The mail app even retains e-mails you have deleted until you move to another folder (if there are no other e-mails in the folder). Speaking of the Mail App and things that need to change, I wonder when Apple will let you have a signature for each e-mail account, like many other smart phones/devices do.
One of the nice items that Apple has thrown in (obviously to combat the jailbreakers), you can now change the wallpaper on the lock screen and the home screen. You can do this independently or use the same image for both. This is not the same as being able to change the entire theme, but it is a baby step in the right direction.
As was shown at the launch event, there is a new feature called "Picture Frame". This lets you turn your iPad into a 9-inch digital picture frame when you have it locked. It is a pretty neat idea and one that I played with a total of four times in two days. I have not used it since and after thinking about it, a $500 digital picture frame is something of a joke anyway.
Overall, the OS and UI are really identical to the iPhone and iPod Touch with a bigger screen and better resolution. I wish there was more to say about this, but there isn't at the time of this writing.
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SAAB 9-4X makes every day wonderful
If you need some Christmas spirit, watch this Saab 9-4x ad. I don't know why it feels so, maybe the snow, the pleasant background music or the lights, but I want to dress up a Christmas tree right about now and wrap my gifts as well. Luckily it's almost December, and you are just in time to buy this beautiful compact crossover for your loved one(s). The production started three years ago and this magnificent Saab 9-4X has been going strong ever since. Ramon Arizpe certainly knew what he was doing. Would you like to get this stunning Saab as a Christmas gift?


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By Non Pratt
I was very fortunate to inherit two books by the brilliant Non upon my arrival at Simon & Schuster: Trouble and this novel (which had yet to be written). If you haven't read Trouble, what's wrong with you? Seriously, it's a wonderful book, about a young pregnant woman who finds her first true best friend in the most unlikely of places.
Remix is a great companion to Non's debut, as it also explores the inner workings of friendship. Ruby and Kaz have been best friends for years, but their lives are about to diverge. At the end of the summer, they go on a weekend getaway where their relationship will be tested to its limits. The girls' friendship reminded me so much of the one I had with my best friend in college (she's still my best friend)--wanting so desperately to impress her, keeping my shortcomings and bad decisions from her, yet loving and trusting her more than anyone.
For more information and to buy the book, click here.
"Themes germane to teens—sex, drugs, relationships,future aspirations—are presented without sugarcoating the difficulty of navigating the adult world for the first time. A fun, fast-paced, and ultimately moving read that explores the nuances of friendship between young women." - Booklist


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Wave Arts are pleased to announce that they will soon provide full AAX Native support for our entire current product line! In addition, we will be releasing AAX DSP versions of select plug-ins.
AAX Native
- Power Suite 5 (TrackPlug, MasterVerb, FinalPlug, MultiDynamics, Panorama)
- Master Restoration Suite (MR Noise, MR Hum, MR Click, MR Gate)
- Tube Saturator
- Dialog
- TrackPlug
- MultiDynamics
- FinalPlug
The release is tentatively set for June 1st 2012. Also for AAX format only, They will now support iLok for easier license control. Many of our Pro Tools customers have requested this feature. While they have been provided free updates to their current product line for several years now, this AAX update will require a modest upgrade fee, which will be announced soon.


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The capitalist system has flourished for centuries. Businesses succeed based on their ability to manage resources, people and production processes and find customers to consume their products and services. However, we are now entering an age where resources are no longer in abundance. The environmental impacts of climate change are alarming and companies are widely perceived to be prospering at the expense of the broader community. It is time for new way to view capitalism; society's needs are large and growing, while customers, employees, and the next generation of young people are asking business to step up.
Local, national, and global problems cannot be solved by governments and not-for-profits alone. Many believe that businesses will have a greater impact than any other organisation or government in solving society's biggest challenges. These people and businesses are not dreamers with unrealistic expectations disconnected from the reality of running a business. They are CEO's of major corporations and successful companies -big and small- around the world. And the economic benefits of doing good as a part of your business model is proven. Nielsen's The Sustainability Imperative, shows global consumers say they will pay more for sustainable consumer brands. The evidence is clear: sales of consumer goods with a demonstrated commitment to sustainability have grown more than 4% globally, while those without grew less than 1%.
Moving Away From the CSR Model
There is a major shift away from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. These were, and in many ways still are, ways for companies to give back while maintaining the mentality "deliver shareholders returns at any cost".
Unilever is aiming towards bringing safe drinking water to half a billion people around the world by 2020. This is not philanthropy, rather a part of a global strategy. Fifty-five percent of Unilever's global revenue now comes from emerging markets. It's imperative that they ensure healthy communities, not just for the betterment of humankind, but to ensure long term business growth.
Evidence Supporting Business as a Force for Good
Here it is worth noting that it makes good business sense. A business needs a healthy community to create demand for products. A community needs successful businesses to provide jobs and feed the economy. From a strategic standpoint a successful brand needs to create a value proposition that gives it a competitive advantage. According to another study , 55 percent of global online consumers across 60 countries are willing to pay more for products and services from companies that are committed to positive social and environmental impact. This provides a pretty compelling case that doing good is attractive to customers and can differentiate you from competitors.
The Giving Numbers report found "CEO's identified employees as the most important stakeholder influencing decisions to expand community investments." Reports show that employees want to work for companies with good values. Many companies link giving budgets to business performance—among companies giving at least 10% more since 2010, median revenues increased by 11% while revenues fell 3% for all other companies"
Strong Governance & Certification
One way to ensure companies scale up while retaining commitment to their mission and values is through a structured and legitimised governance structure. One certifying body that is growing around the world and here in Australia is B Corporation. Through their certification process companies can measure, track, and improve their impact on people and the environment. Becoming a B Corp is more than a statement. It is a commitment at the heart of business to not cause harm to people or the planet in the process of doing business.
In Australia, the social enterprise sector is on a rapid growth trajectory. There are around 20,000 social enterprises operating across Australia. A quarter of these are located in Victoria and the majority, like most businesses, are small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with less than 200 employees. They are showing that small businesses can create an impact within our society, while being efficient and profitable at the same time.
The Main Point
We live in a hyper connected world that is confronted by very real issues of poverty, access to education, basic health, scarcity of natural resources and climate change. Business has the power to positively impact these societal issues, at the same time as creating profit and ensuring sustainable long term growth. It's about delivering to all stakeholders (customers, communities and future generations), not just shareholders.
By Rusty Benson | Director
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We are excited to announce our partnership with ASOS on the 2017 Fashion Discovery competition!
The winners will receive 12 months of mentoring support from ASOS, providing insight and advice from key areas of the online retailer's expertise including retail, content, marketing and sourcing. A £50,000 cash prize will also be awarded to each and an edit of the winners' collections will be available on the ASOS website. In addition to ASOS inside experts, the judging panel includes Susie Lau, Katie Baron and Gemma Shiel.
Images of Previous Winner HANGER's Lookbook
The partnership arose from shared values in supporting and nurturing emerging talent, and recognising that up and coming designers need support to help grow in order to establish themselves as successful businesses.
Previous Winner Elissa Poppy's lookbook
As part of the company's commitment to supporting emerging talent, ASOS launches the Fashion Discovery competition for the second year running. The competition is open to emerging fashion companies registered in the UK and aims to find the very best in fresh talent. The collections of the winning brands will be available to ASOS customers around the world. This year, there will be a minimum of two winners which will be handpicked by the judges. However, there will also be a "peoples pick" winner, selected by a public vote of the final 10 candidates, who's collection will also be sold on site.
Last year's winning brands, Hanger and Elissa Poppy, will be sold on ASOS in time for this years launch early September 2017. Like 2016, the Fashion Discovery judges are looking for brands that stand out and display originality, commerciality, personality and entrepreneurial flair. Further Fashion Scout designers were finalist's last year and are now stocked on ASOS including Typical Freaks.
Over the past 11 years we have scouted, supported and showcased a whole generation of talent including Peter Pilotto, Iris Van Herpen, Gareth Pugh, Eudon Choi, David Koma, William Tempest, Pam Hogg, Agi and Sam, Roberts|Wood and Phoebe English to name a few, and we continue to play supporting role in the UK fashion industry.
Entries for the first stage of the competition are open today and run until Monday 30th October. The two winners will be announced in May 2018. More details and the online entry form can be found here.


text: ACR Appropriateness ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Search Engine This search engine allows you to search for terms found within the ACR Appropriateness Criteria® (ACR AC) documents so you can more easily find the clinical conditions you are interested in reviewing. Anytime, Anywhere™ Application for Mobile Devices In collaboration with Skyscape, the ACR has developed the Anytime, Anywhere™ application for handheld mobile devices as an alternative solution to radiology benefit management companies or computerized physician order entry systems that do not contain the ACR Appropriateness Criteria® guidance. This application provides instant, point-of-care access to all of the ACR Appropriateness Criteria®, which can be directly downloaded to the iPhone, Blackberry, Palm, or other PDAs, smart phones or mobile devices. The content includes topics from expert panels in breast, cardiac, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, neurologic, thoracic, urologic, pediatric, vascular, and women's imaging, as well as interventional radiology and radiation oncology.


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Our apartment at Montila IV is located close to the many shopping centres, bars and restaurants of Playa Flamenca and within a short walk of many white sand beaches.
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Villa Noah, Playas de Orihuela, is a large villa with 3 King Size Bedrooms, Sleeping 6 located on Calle Cabo De La Nao, Playas de Orihuela with private heated saltwater pool and sun beds.
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Exhibitor Spotlight: ITB Consultingby Fred F. Farkel, Friday, July 5th, 2013
ITB Consulting is a full-service Deltek Premier Partner licensed by Deltek to sell and service both GCS Premier for the government contracting world, and Vision for the project-based commercial market.
ITB Consulting specializes in fully integrated financial and business software support and consulting. We provide the full spectrum of services, from needs analysis, through product selection and implementation, to staff training and ongoing support. We can customize your new system to meet any specific needs you may have, and then link it to existing applications. We also provide IT management consulting to include equipment selection and Web/server management. We can arrange appropriate hosting services as required. In short, we will assist you in overseeing the entire conversion process to a new and more efficient business/financial software system. www.itbconsultinginc.com.


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Deadlings (iOS) Review
Mark Adams / Mar 31st, 2014 No Comments
Artifix Mundi are not well known in the mobile gaming world, but all this could change with the release of Deadlings for iOS devices. Deadlings is an arcade platform puzzle game where players control zombies in order to collect brains from a maze, all while avoiding various obstacles.
Deadlings starts with a static screen which the player can move around to see the entire playable area. To begin a game, the starting area is hit by choosing which zombie will be used in order to complete the puzzle. This is followed by the direction in which the player wants the zombie to move.
Zombies move in that direction until they hit an obstacle, where they will either bounce off, stick to it or die from hitting it. Thankfully, there are four different zombies to select from and these are presented before starting the game. Choosing the appropriate zombie to complete each puzzle is crucial. Otherwise the zombie will fail in their attempt to reach the exits and will have to start over again.
Each of the four zombies has their own ability meant to solve certain puzzles. Bonesack, who is a continuous runner, jumps when touching the screen and doesn't stick to anything. Creep also continuously runs but sticks to surfaces such as sides and roofs when the screen is touched. Stencher floats on his gasses when the screen is pressed. Finally, Lazybrain doesn't move when the screen is pressed.
It's each of these abilities that really taxes the players skills. Since each is unique, thought must be put into which direction to go, which zombie to use and when to press the screen at the right time in order to achieve the particular goal that has been set aside for the level.
The labyrinth that the zombies encounter is made up of tight walls, open spaces and obstacles such as spikes, saws, lasers and more. There are buttons to press in order to open pathways. Challenges like getting each zombie to different exits and more keeping the player on their toes. Over a hundred total challenges can be found in Deadlings.
There is the option of Arcade Mode and Strategy Mode with a total of four worlds available to play in. Difficulty of the game gets progressively harder but has been designed well. With a little patience and persistence, every level can be completed.
[adsense250itp]Deadlings has simple and colorful graphics. They are what can be expected from this type of game. And simple certainly doesn't mean bad. The zombies are very well animated and designed with a color scheme that is bright and inviting.
Part of the presentation are the cutscenes that take place after every few levels. These tell the story of what is happening and are done well. They have a cartoon-like quality and are enjoyable to watch.
The overall presentation of the game is good. It's obvious that Artifix Mundi have spent time making sure Deadlings flows nicely in its design and has a consistent look and feel throughout.
Deadlings' attention to detail also transfers to its sound. Sound effects are well executed across all parts of the experience. The soundtrack is suitably creepy and works to enhance the overall mood of the gameplay and art style.
Deadlings is a fun and exciting puzzle game. It has plenty of levels to unlock, a good deal of variety and enough challenge that will make players think. If there is one downside to be found, it's that some levels can come across as very similar to previous levels. Because of the style of the game, everything can become quite familiar after a point. However, the attention to detail is great. Deadlings' simple and intuitive controls will help it appeal to all ages.
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Andover YMCA
Andover, Maine – June 2015
The Project
The YMCA in Andover, Maine was looking to reduce energy costs and upgrade their lighting levels for better visibility, even distribution of light, and a sturdy longevity from the fixtures themselves.
The Process
We illuminated this YMCA Natatorium using our LED AFL 200-watt fixture.
The Results
Glare was minimized by aiming the luminaires at the ceiling while mounting them on stems we fabricated. We treated the fixture with corrosion resistant paint and replaced the hardware with stainless steel hardware to hold up against the moisture common to these swimming pool environments.


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Not only can making bread at home be intimidating, but then throw terms like "laminating" and "folding" into the mix (no pun intended!) and it really can get you flustered. We've even dumbed down our original recipe so that anyone and everyone can knock this one out of the park. We ripped apart every recipe and dumbed them down, taken the science and time and let the ingredients do what they do best. Throw away those old recipes with tablespoons and packets of yeast in the recipe and scroll down to see how it really can be done, quite easily at that.
The great thing about this basic brioche recipe is that it is SO VERSATILE! From burger and hot dog buns to cinnamon rolls and french toast. Turn this dough into anything savory or sweet! Just remember, throw your sheet tray, pan or dough straight onto the Baking Steel for an incredible bottom crust and oven spring on all of your breads and pastries.
Brioche Dough
(makes 1-Pullman Style loaf, 2 dozen cinnamon rolls, 1 dozen burger buns)
650 g (4 1/2 cups) bread flour
3.50 ounces (1/2 cup) sugar
3 g (1 Tsp) active dry yeast
12 g (1 Tbsp) kosher salt
230 g (1 cup) milk
250 g (18 Tbsp) soft, unsalted butter
235 g (4 eggs plus 1 yolk) medium eggs
- Combine dry ingredients in stand mixer with dough hook.
- Turn mixer on, add eggs and milk slowly and mix for 4 minutes on medium speed. Add butter in chunks and mix until combined (4-5 minutes).
- Knead dough out of bowl with some extra flour and shape into ball.
- Bulk ferment in air-tight container for 18-24 hours in the fridge.
Next Day
- Dump risen dough mixture out of bowl on floured work surface.
- Knock down and portion/ shape into whichever style your are making.
For Cinnamon Rolls
Brioche Dough
1 stick soft butter (8 Tbsp)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
1. Preheat oven to 350 F with Baking Steel on top rack.
2. Roll out dough into a rectangle, about 1/4" thickness.
3. Distribute butter, cinnamon, sugar and maple syrup all evenly on top. Grabbing two ends, roll like a cigar. Next grab a knife and slice 1 inch pieces out. Place pieces on a lightly oiled sheet tray, horizontally.
4. Bake for 12 minutes, remove.
5. For the frosting, mix milk and powdered sugar together. Distribute on top of cinnamon rolls.
Burger Buns
Brioche Dough
Egg wash (1 egg and a tsp. of water, mix)
1. Preheat your oven to 400 F with your Baking Steel on the top rack.
2. Portion into 95 Gram balls, let rest on a sheet tray covered for 2 hours.
3. Take your egg wash and distribute on top. Bake for 18-20 minutes, remove and let cool.
4. Slice and make your favorite sandwich.


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Tool Academy. Just the name is brilliant. In fact, only the name is brilliant – the first instalment of the British version of US reality show had me watching from behind my hands in horror.
Things kicked off last night with a group of men competing for what they thought was the title of Britain's Ultimate Lad. It wasn't, instead they'd been enrolled into Tool Academy by their girlfriends for being, as the show put it, "shitty boyfriends". Suffice to say, they weren't best pleased. There's still £25,000 up for grabs, but to win it the Tools will need to basically have complete personality changes, what with the current surfeit of fidelity, anger and arrogance issues on show. Rarely have I seen such a charmless bunch.
In honesty last night's full 100 minutes of tooling about proved too much for me, even with University Challenge counting as trash TV offsetting. But for an hour or more, Tool Academy had me cringing happily enough. And not just for the men – many of whom should probably spend today sitting inside and phoning their entire families and apologising – but also for some of their girlfriends.
Like ITV1's Saturday night dating show Take Me Out, an acquired taste that I have not yet quite learned to love, the idea with Tool Academy is that women have the upper hand. In Take Me Out it's the chap who initially has to sell himself to a studio full of terrifyingly glamorous females, although he admittedly has final say in proceedings, while admittance to Tool Academy is dependent on girlfriend recommendation. In both shows we are meant (I think) to revel in women's superiority and being in control.
But it doesn't quite work like that. We saw one Tool disappear into a loo cubicle with another woman, even as his girlfriend was heartbreakingly telling cameras that he'd never cheat on her – I know who I think was more exploited in that situation. Another woman appeared to be sending her apparently perfectly nice boyfriend to Tool Academy because he was "too gay" and needed to man-up – presumably they'll be allowed to swap places.
Basically nobody comes out of Tool Academy well. And that includes the audience. Watching people trying to "fix" their relationship by examining it for the cameras in the hope of winning £25,000, is not a good – or at all defensible – use of a Monday night. And yet sadly, I can imagine the final boo-be-doo-be-dos of Glee fading out again next week and Tool Academy barging its way onto TV and watching from behind my hands once more. Question is: will any of you be doing the same?


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Little update....
As a result of a great forecast / prediction on Friday 17th August, I discussed the possibilities of swimming slightly early possibly on Tuesday being that the weather was looking so good.
After a chat with Neil we decided to head to Dover on Sunday afternoon.
I collected Amanda Bell and Dee Llewellyn and together we travelled south arriving in Dover at Kevin and Jane Murphy's flat around 6pm. The plan was to spend the next 24-36 hours resting before taking the opportunity to swim. As luck or bad luck would have have it, the wind speed and general conditions declined resulting in what Neil described as marginal conditions. I trust him and was more than happy to accept this decision. The last thing I wanted was to start my attempt under the wrong circumstances.
That brings us to the present situation. Dee has been keeping a close eye on the usual websites of windguru and xc weather etc for the sign of a good window (with our limited knowledge) and I have been in daily contact with the only person who really knows that being Neil.
As it stands now..Wednesday was out of the question but Thursday night / Friday look more favourable...though as you all know the British weather can be very fickle..
This morning we drove around to Samphire Hoe one of the likely start locations, where the enormity of the task ahead hit me like a train...I was filled with doubt, nerves and fears. I am assured this is completely normal at this stage. I have had some very touching emails and messages of support some of which have brought me close to tears...those people know who they, I am very very grateful for your kinds words.
We will speak again this evening and hopefully have some good news.
If and when the swim goes ahead the spot tracker loaned to me by Kate and Steve Robarts will be available in real time here www.bit.ly/markierob
As promised there will be more frequent updates on twitter at @mncrobswim