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When you join The Revolution, you help raise funds for BORP (Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program).
BORP is a nonprofit organization providing a full menu of sports and recreation programs for children, youth and adults with disabilities and vision impairments.
When: Saturday September 21st, 2019
Where: All four cycling routes start and end at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Rosa. There's also a "Roll & Stroll" for anyone who doesn't want to cycle but still wants to support BORP. The rides and the Roll & Stroll are followed by a celebration that includes delicious food, wine and beer, music, swag, and free professional massages for riders!
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Have questions? Check out our FAQ page.
Registration and Fundraising: Registration is $50 for adults and $25 for youth.
Use discount code EARLYBIRD to save 50% when you register by June 30.
All adult riders are required to raise at least $400 (including registration fee).
Youth (ages 8-17) are required to raise at least $150 (includes registration)*
Youth under 8: No fundraising minimum*
Virtual rider fundraising minimum: $200 (includes registration)
*All participants aged under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Questions? Check out our FAQ page.
Don't worry, we make fundraising easy by providing tips and tools that will help you easily reach your minimum...and more!
All participants are required to guarantee the minimum pledge amount upon registration. If the minimum is not met by the day of the event, the remaining balance can be paid at check-in on the day of the event.
The Rides:
When you register, you choose to participate in one of four fabulous rides:
- A family-friendly ride along a scenic paved bike path (riders can go up to 10 miles, but less if they wish along this out-and-back route).
- A 30-mile, relatively flat ride that goes through Sebastapol to the charming one-block town of Graton before returning through farmland and vineyards.
- A 45-mile ride that goes through Sebastapol, to Occidental, then takes a challenging 5-mile loop through the redwoods, before a scenic return past apple orchards and vineyards.
- A 70-mile ride that includes vineyards, redwoods, ocean views, and challenging climbs.
There's also a "Roll & Stroll" that starts at 11am. This route goes for between 1-4 miles on a beautiful paved path and is ideal for anyone who doesn't want to cycle, but who still wants to support BORP.
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Participating in a team is a way to raise even more funds while having fun with friends, co-workers or family. During the registration process, you can create a team or join an existing team. Each team creates their own fundraising goal, but each person in the team must raise $400.
For more information on teams and other questions Check out our FAQ page.
BORP provides adaptive sports, recreation, and fitness programs for children, youth and adults with disabilities and visual impairments in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our programs include:
- Youth Team Sports (wheelchair basketball, sled hockey, goal ball, and power soccer)
- Adult Team Sports (wheelchair basketball, goal ball and power soccer)
- Adaptive Cycling from our Berkeley cycling center on the SF Bay Trail and through a bike share program in Oakland and San Francisco
- A Fitness Center, offering group classes in adaptive yoga, tai chi, seated dance, mind-body fitness, etc.
- Outdoor Recreation, including adaptive climbing, canoeing, kayaking, adaptive water skiing, overnight camping for children, youth and adults.
- Specialize programs for people with spinal cord injuries and veterans.
- Access Northern California, a website providing detailed access information on Northern California parks, trails and other destinations.
BORP is a nonprofit organization. All donations made to The Revolution Ride & Festival are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
"The first time I went to wheelchair basketball, I was suddenly in a room full of kids who were like me.
I realized I wasn't the only disabled kid on the planet. It changed my life."
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In most cases I start my articles with an anecdote. Anecdotes are little stories from one's past experience that they share to reinforce the main point of an article. For instance, if I were writing about heartbreak and food, I'd share the story of the time I was burned by a PopTart. Hot Fudge Sundae variety, if I remember right. This time I'd like to start by saying thank you to a very special person. You know her as Medic, the Almighty Editor of The Daily SPUF. She's written just over 150 articles for this blog in her time. Lately she's… [Continue Reading]Read more

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General Counsel's Organization:
Where great legal minds influence global business strategy.
Our mission is to protect and strengthen American Express through legal expertise and strategic advice that helps our business partners manage risk, identify opportunities, and deliver on the company's promise of exceptional products and services. Given the dynamic nature of the global payments industry and the valued partnership between our team and the business, we see it as imperative to attract and develop talented people by:
- Providing rich work experiences and opportunities for professional development
- Recognizing and rewarding those who drive and deliver results
- Respecting and valuing diversity, integrity, and personal accountability
Role & Responsibilities:
Help propel your team and its business partners to success.
This is a growing in-house team that is looking to fill multiple paralegal positions. Candidates for the position should have a minimum of 3+ years of experience in progressive/broad based US business immigration practices.
Here's just some of what you'll do in this role:
- Interact with and advise senior leadership on complex immigration matters and provide top notch immigration strategic analysis.
- Lead and partner with cross-functional stakeholders on team projects to improve immigration function and client servicing
- Prepare US employment-based, NIV and IV visa filings to US Dept. of Labor, USCIS, DOS, and CBP.
- Gather and review immigration eligibility documents and strategically analyze individuals' potential immigration options/benefits, including green card eligibility in the EB-1, EB-2 or EB-3 preference category and H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, E-3, TN qualifications. Responding to NIV RFE's
- Communicate clearly and effectively, and independently on immigration benefits, government procedures, and case processing time lines.
- Responsible for monitoring and tracking visa expiration dates and filing deadlines for assigned cases.
Minimum Qualifications
Are you ready for the challenge?
Minimum qualifications:
- 3+ years of progressive work experience preparing US nonimmigrant filings (including H-1Bs, L-1A/L-1Bs, E-3s, and TNs), as well as US immigrant filings, including EB-2 and EB-3 I-140s, Multi-national Manager and Adjustment of Status Applications
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and communicate effectively with clients and governmental agencies, serving as a primary point of contact with the ability to function independently and to exercise discretion and judgment in sensitive matters
Preferred qualifications:
- Prefer 2 years of current hands-on L-1 experience within overall work experience
- Experience with LawLogix case management system is a plus
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- Location: You'll be based in Sunrise, FL
- Workplace Flexibility: Potential to work remotely on a limited basis after reasonable tenure with the team
- Travel: Little to none
- Visa Sponsorship: Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.
There's a difference between having a job and making a difference.
American Express has been making a difference in people's lives for over 160 years, backing them in moments big and small, granting access, tools, and resources to take on their biggest challenges and reap the greatest rewards.
We've also made a difference in the lives of our people, providing a culture of learning and collaboration, and helping them with what they need to succeed and thrive. We have their backs as they grow their skills, conquer new challenges, or even take time to spend with their family or community. And when they're ready to take on a new career path, we're right there with them, giving them the guidance and momentum into the best future they envision.
Because we believe that the best way to back our customers is to back our people.
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Cubot recently unveiled a new mid-range device, the Cubot X19. It is available for pre-order at Gearbest, with a price set at $169.99. However, you have six days to place an order, and the product will then be shipped to you. Then, delivery times will depend mainly on your location.
The Cubot X19 has a very modern look. The device is equipped with a glass housing, with a gradient of colour on the back plate.
The screen is framed by thin borders, but it is also devoid of notches, the manufacturer having preferred to frame the slab with two horizontal bands placed at the top and bottom. No big surprise on ergonomics. The physical buttons are all placed on the right side and the fingerprint reader is integrated into the back plate under the dual photo module.
The technical data sheet is well balanced and is not even bad at all considering the selling price of the device. This includes a 5.93-inch diagonal screen with Full HD+ definition and an MT6763T coupled with 4GB of RAM. Storage space is up to 64 GB and can be extended with a micro SD card.
The photographic component is based on a dual back sensor (16.0MP + 2.0MP) and an 8.0MP front camera. It will be possible to have two telephone lines coexist as long as the micro SD is not used and there is also a 4000 mAh battery. The device is delivered in Android 8.1 and is compatible with the 800 MHz band.


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Jesse Faden, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Control, must travel through the caverns of the Foundation to prevent the Astral Plane from consuming the Oldest House.
The most advanced PlayStation® system ever now comes in a bundle that includes a jet black 1TB PS4™ Pro system, a matching DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller, and Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® on Blu-ray Disc.
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Despite being way too young to read any of Roald Dahl's fantastic books Jonah had a Willy Wonk-esque adventure during a half term trip up to Scotland. The Cocoa Bean Company have a make your own chocolate session for children in their factory and what a delight for a three year old (or any age kid for that matter) ... he couldn't quite believe we were letting him into this world of sweetness and was amazed as he was offered yet another spoonful of chocolate which he dutifully opened his mouth for! Add a chocolate moustache that was very lickable off and this little boy came home an exceptionally happy kid ...
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oh, and if that wasn't enough imagine the sheer pleasure for this dino mad little boy when he realised there was a humungous t-rex the play area outside to play with! jeeez ... not an easy place to drag him away from!
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Local group gives outlet to graffiti artists
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Graffiti has been long considered a form of vandalism, but a new program is helping street taggers turn their talent into other forms of art. The Graff Lab group in Los Angeles is keeping former taggers off the streets on weekends and deterring gang violence.
Many graffiti taggers say that there is a thrill in evading the law, according to the Los Angeles Times. Vandalism, which is considered a crime, can give artists a high. However, the basis of tagging is creativity, which is why the Graff Lab was developed. Former street artists now have a place to go to unleash their energy and express their talent without finding themselves in trouble with the law.
"It's not defacing property; it's an art form," Graff Lab founder Ricardo Guerrero told the news source. "They can be whatever they want, but when they cross through those doors, they are an artist."
Graff Lab is has a wide range of artists, including teenagers and working professionals alike. Participants are able to use every part of the office space where the program is held to create art.
Art-related jobs are predicted to increase by 12 percent over the next eight years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Second designer chosen for home decor competition
Teenlike.com, an ongoing online competition for young home decor designers, announced its second winner. Brandon Dover of Apply Valley, California, was this year's winner, as he created an abstract pen and inkwork design for a bedspread.
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4. Developmentally appropriate music activates the whole child: The child's desire for language, the body's urge to move, the brain's attention to patterns, the ear's lead in initiating communication, the voice's response to sounds, as well as the eye-hand coordination associated with playing musical instruments. (Early Childhood Connections)
5. Melodies and rhythmic patterns help develop memory, and when the brain is engaged, neural pathways associated with higher forms of intelligence such as abstract thinking, empathy and mathematics are stimulated. (Early Childhood Connections)
6. Movement plays an important role in language development because early communication is entirely physical. Babies are able to create neural pathways, particularly across the two hemispheres, through movement as they learn the concept of spatial awareness and physical realities of their bodies. (www.madacademy.com)
7. With music and dance, a child will have a creative experience which involves the expression of feelings. Young children often do not have the words to express themselves and need positive ways to release their emotions. (Early Childhood Connections)
8. People spend 90% of their time indoors and most of our exposure to environmental pollutants occurs by breathing the air indoors. Children breathe in a greater volume of air than adults relative to their body size. Infants and young children breathe through their mouths, more so than do adults, which increases their risk of pulmonary exposure to particulates and fibers that would otherwise be filtered out in the nose. (www.greenguard.com)
9. Pollutants come from activities, products and materials we use every day. By using products bearing the GREENGUARD certification mark, parents, teachers and school officials can rest easy knowing these products have been independently tested and verified to meet strict emission levels of pollutants as well as sustainably made and sourced materials for products. (www.greenguard.com)
10. A study at Washington University in 2003 found that children who ate organic food had 6 times lower levels of pesticides in their bodies than those who did not. Pesticides have been connected with a broad range of health problems, including cancer, lung disease and disorders of the endocrine and immune system. Children under two years are more sensitive because they are consuming more food per pound of body weight than any other aged person. This can be even more alarming when research has found that mixtures of the additives in non-organic food, which are commonly found in children's foods, have a much more potent effect on nerve cells than each additive on its own. (www.goodhealth.com)


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i think the text is unnecesary, nut is a nice wall, and i love MICHIRU!
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I'll try to submit more wallies these days... ;)
I'm kinda inspirated! ^-^
And so a looooooooooooooong time since the last Sailor Moon wallie, ahn? ;)
I have this image here in my computer for a loooooooooooooong time, but didn't figure out it was perfect for a wallpaper since this weekend!
I just love som much these two girls... (although lots of people don't).
Unfortunately in some countries, Haruka (Sailor Uranus) and Michiru (Sailor Neptune) were treated like cousins or simple
friends, and their truly love was put aside... But they are perfect together!
Both are sooooooooooooooooo pretty! ^-^
So, for this wallie I used a simple background (just clouds mixed with a brush inwave and ripple) and simple leaves, with lots of sparkling star brushes a giant nebula involving them!
The image is from the 2002 Series Calender (credit to SailorMoonWorld.com and SOS Sailor Moon Project) and brushes from Aurora, PureAnodyne, Graceful-Lament and some more... ^-^
Please feel free to tell me what you truly think about it! ;)
(I have to confess that I'm soooooooooooooo proud of it! =D)
More Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Wallpapers
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acido Apr 24, 2006
Zoamel Apr 24, 2006
I like the background a lot. It's fitting great to the girls, especially to Neptune. Great work with extraction, too. I'm only happy to see some new Sailor Wall.
deedeezel Apr 24, 2006
this is totally awesome...so kewl...excellent job!
nightstar12 Apr 29, 2006
wow, I love Michuru and Haruka! They're so cool, Thanks for the awsom wallie LunaTsukino!
Cosmos-chan May 01, 2006
lindo wallpaper! ficou mto perfeito!
praew3 May 28, 2006
Sailor Moon . Sailor Moon is comic in my heart . I love Sailor Moon very much . I watch Sailor Moon since age 5-6 year . wow Your wallpaper is very beautiful . Colours of wallpaper is nice . It like sea . It make me feel want swim in the sea . ohhhh Your wallpaper have wing wing . Nice job . >v<
thank you for your beautiful wallpaper . It is perfect . >v< ^^
IzumiChan Jun 14, 2006
I only saw that you posted it today... sorry for the late comment. -_-
It's so magical! ^.^
I like Haruka and Michiru, don't see anything wrong with that... but when Michiru started flirting with Seiya, let me tell'ya, it was strange. OX
I loved the brush-work, and that color was a perfect-choice. ^-^
Great job! ^_~
CosmoStar Jul 07, 2006
Very dynamic! The colors we used at the bg are great and match the senshi a lot!
The way you used the brush is faboo! Congrats!
This one is looking very nice, very professional!
guaxinin Nov 19, 2006
WOW...This wallpaper is Amazing! XD
Thanks and byebye! -_-
Haven100 Nov 24, 2006
Very Nice! I really like both Sailor Neptune and Uranus! :) Theres so beautiful, I also like the background :)
just wanted to know why would they be perfect together arn't they both girls?
Anyway great job!
Kyelor Dec 07, 2006
The colors and definition in this wall are amazing! I love that sparkly background ^_^
IttyFox6 May 27, 2008
I love the background effect, it's really cool! >^.^<
Cami26 Dec 22, 2008
muy bello! uranos y neptuno (L)
KinomiyaMichiru Jan 20, 2009
My fave anime couple...love it!
Sayuu Mar 09, 2009
Gotta love those two! <3
The background is a bit too sparkling, but the girls make up for it! :)
cyndouxe22 Nov 13, 2009
beautiful wallpapers =) sisi ^_^
viewnaka Nov 21, 2009
Ohh~ I love Sailor Moon very very much! ><
Thank you for upload^^
Raina1985 Apr 21, 2010
These two make a really cute pair. At least I think so.
ShootingStar1201 Jun 23, 2010
awesome Haruka is so.......handsome ^^ Michiru so pretty love it
Reya-Konomi Mute Member Sep 24, 2010
Thank you very much for sharing
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CapWIN Training
Over the years CapWIN users have benefited from the Mobile Client that has evolved into a robust, user friendly software program. The Mobile Client is so user friendly that the new users are experiencing little to no difficulty learning it just with the assistance of the CapWIN Users Guide.
CapWIN is available to assist agencies in creating train-the-trainers if they feel the need to have classes for their users. To request the CapWIN Users Guide or questions relating to training, contact Marvin Thomas at email@example.com.


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So many moments to choose from, but this one's on while I'm sitting in front of my laptop, so…
LISA: I have no friends.
HOMER: Aw, sweetie. Hey, why don't you make friends with my new computer?
LISA: Okay.
HOMER: Lemme just finish downloading the Complete Works of Shakespeare.
[Computer screen shows a Mac download bar. Downloading finishes and a shkspr.pdf icon appears. Homer immediately drags the icon to the trash.]
HOMER: Heh heh heh heh! Now who's the greatest writer of all time? [starts kissing arm muscles]
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text: The modern musician, evolved into a new type of artist, is continually having to cover different roles in order to breathe life into new creations. What was previously under the sway of sound engineers and producers and accessible to very few, is now within everyone's reach. For this reason, we decided to develop a product, on a par with the best microphones, capable of excellently amplifying a large number of classical and acoustic instruments, which was, at the same time, both comfortable and discrete once applied to the instrument. It is called the Omnia and is the first contact microphone to use an accelerometer sensor.View Product


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Tuck into these crisp haloumi fritters packed with spinach, fresh dill and mint. I enjoy them as a virtuous breakfast, though they're equally good as a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Ground almonds take the place of flour in this recipe, and add a somewhat pleasing texture. Serve with thick, creamy yoghurt and a sprinkling of dukkah.
4 free range eggs
225g haloumi, grated
2 large handfuls baby spinach, finely chopped
A handful of fresh dill, finely chopped
A handful of fresh mint, finely chopped
½ cup ground almonds
½ tsp ground pepper
Coconut oil for frying
To serve: Fresh salad
Natural greek yoghurt
Dukkah for sprinkling
A wedge or two of lime
Combine the eggs, haloumi, spinach, dill, mint, ground almonds and pepper in a bowl, and mix to combine.
Heat oil in a frypan over medium heat. In batches, add a heaped spoonful of the batter in to the pan for each fritter, and cook for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden. Repeat with remaining batter.
Serve the fritters warm with salad, a spoonful of greek yoghurt, a sprinkle of dukkah and a wedge or two of lime.
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Beautifully Renovated & Modern, Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms, Split Plan, Sky-Home with Magic City, Marina & Water Views located on Williams Island, Aventura, FL. Williams Island is a Guard Gated, Private, Full Service, Luxury, Waterfront, Country Club Community. Come & Live, Play & Enjoy the Lifestyle of this World Class Community. Annual Lease Only.
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All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS and should be independently verified. All properties are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) nor Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon these data. © 2020 MLS of MAR.
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Cool Forgotten Weapons merch! http://shop.bbtv.com/collections/forgotten-weapons
The Colt Woodsman, introduced in 1915, was the premier - and really the only serious - option for the competitive target shooter into the 1920s when the Walther company decided to introduce a competitor. Walther needed a product to bring business, of course, and the Versailles treaty prohibited it from manufacturing military arms. So, with the flexibility and responsiveness that the company often exhibited, it decided to enter the competition pistol market in 1925 with the Olympia.
This was a semiautomatic, .22 Long Rifle caliber pistol with a 10-round magazine. It was a simple blowback action, with large precise sights and a quite nice feel to the grip. It was not quite the equal of the Woodsman in international competition, but still a strong second-place contender on the market.
Always looking to improve and respond to customer desires, Walther began to experiment with changes to the Olympia in the early 1930s, and in 1936 introduced a brand new version. This new Olympia offered, among other improvements, the option to add barrel weights, and it became an even more serious competitor for the Woodsman.
Today we will be looking at a large selection of Olympias, showing you all the different variations of both the 1925 and 1936 models as well as some transitional guns from Walther's experimental period.
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An article on Friday about an experimental Ebola vaccine that has been shown to be effective against the lethal virus rendered the name of the vaccine incorrectly. It is rVSV-ZEBOV, not rVSV-EBOV. The article also misstated the number of people killed by the virus outside Africa during the epidemic in 2014. One person died, not a "handful."
An Upshot article on Thursday about the health risks of social isolation misstated the purpose of a grant by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to a program, linkAges, dedicated to fighting the problem. The grant to linkAges was for testing a new project connected to the program; it was not meant to help linkAges expand across other areas of the country.
An article on Dec. 13 about investments by the venture capital firm Union Square Ventures in a hedge fund powered by ideas from anonymous contributors misstated the role of Fred Wilson. He co-founded Union Square Ventures, but does not lead it. (Albert Wenger and Andy Weissman are its managing partners.)
An article on Monday about a dispute over a 1914 baseball card of Guy Zinn, a Jewish major leaguer, quoted incorrectly from comments by John Thorn, the official historian of Major League Baseball. He said the interest surrounding the card illustrates "the acquisitiveness about the fan" — not the inquisitiveness.
A film review on Friday about "Live by Night," which Ben Affleck stars in and directed, misstated the number of features Mr. Affleck previously directed. It is three, not two.
An obituary on Friday about Sidney D. Drell, a physicist who was a top adviser to the United States government on military technology and arms control, omitted two of his survivors. Besides two daughters and three grandchildren, he is also survived by his wife, the former Harriet Stainback, and his son, Daniel. The obituary also misstated his position at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center. He was deputy director, not the director.
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I was at the grocery store not long ago, in the vegetable section, selecting some mushrooms to use in dinners for the upcoming week. Sitting right next to the containers of whole and pre-sliced button mushrooms were these beautiful Portobellos and right next to those were some smaller, stuffed mushrooms. They caught my attention but as I bent over to grab some I hesitated. Honestly, they didn't look all that appetizing in their commercially prepared form but I loved the concept! Generally, when given the option, I prefer to eat things as unprocessed as possible so I thought, why not make my own?
I love mushrooms but truth be told, the big Portobellos can be a bit intimidating… at least, they've always seemed that way to me. I was quite happy to discover that they're very easy to work with. If you don't like mushrooms to begin with, you may not be a fan no matter the size but those of you that do, whether you've worked with Portobellos before or not, will love this recipe. Not only are my Quinoa and Sausage Stuffed Portobellos super tasty, they make wonderful leftovers as well.
I realize sausage is not exactly a "health food" but you can easily substitute ground beef, ground turkey or even more vegetables in place of the ground sausage to opt for a more heart healthy version. I decided to stick with the sausage in my recipe because it's so flavorful and alleviates any need to add additional seasoning, which may be a factor if you don't have a lot of extra time.
Quinoa is another main competent of this dish and for those not familiar, quinoa is not only high in protein, it contains all nine essential amino acids! One of the few foods that can boast that fact. (What are amino acids? Great question! This article breaks it down in a detailed way that is very easy to understand.) I'm still at the experimental stage with quinoa. On it's own it can be a bit plain and tasteless but combined with other things? It blends very well, adds a cool texture to the dish and is packed with nutrients, which is why I opted to use it in this recipe.
If you've never cooked Portobellos before and haven't tried quinoa, consider today's recipe a challenge and a stepping stone! I'm constantly trying to bridge the gap between what I know I'm capable of and the potential that's just waiting to be tapped into. Cooking is a great way to push yourself out of your comfort zone. Most of the time you'll be rewarded in the tastiest of ways and you'll have fun doing it!
Have you made one of my recipes? I'd love to see your pictures!! Use hashtag #IncrediblyYou, tag me on social media (kayla_jarvinen / Instagram or Kayla Jarvinen / Facebook) or send me an email with a photo of your finished product! I'd be honored to get your feedback and I'd love to see your beautiful creations <3
Gluten Free / Dairy Free / Refined Sugar Free
- 1/2 cup Red Quinoa, rinsed
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1/2 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 medium Zucchini, cubed
- 7 bunches Broccoli Florets, chopped
- 2 tbsp Ghee (or your cooking butter/oil of choice)
- 1 lb Ground Sausage
- 6 large Portobello Mushrooms
- 1 jar Ragu Simply Marinara
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil.
Add rinsed quinoa, cover and reduce to a simmer until all water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
While the quinoa cooks, cut up your garlic, onion, zucchini and broccoli.
Heat 1 tbsp. ghee (or your cooking butter/oil of choice) in a large skillet on medium heat.
Add your chopped garlic and onion to the skillet and brown.
Once your garlic and onion are browned, add in your chopped zucchini and broccoli.
While your vegetables are browning, prepare your portobello mushrooms. Cut off the stems and if desired, chop them up and toss inside pan with other vegetables. Scoop out gills with a spoon and discard.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Push veggies to the side of the pan and add 1lb ground sausage.
Cook meat thoroughly, breaking up big chunks with a wooden spoon as it browns.
Once meat is brown, remove from heat and add cooked quinoa to pan. Combine the veggies, browned meat and cooked quinoa.
Spread a thin layer of the mixture onto the bottom of a 13 x 9 non stick baking dish.
Brush the outside of the portobello mushrooms with 1 tbsp ghee (or your cooking butter/oil of choice) and place inside the baking dish.
Fill mushroom caps with remaining mixture.
Top with desired amount of marinara sauce.
Bake for 30 minutes until mushrooms caps are thoroughly cooked.
Plate and enjoy!
-1 clove of garlic is equivalent to approximately 1 tsp bottled minced garlic
-I only used 4 Portobello Mushrooms when I made this recipe. There was a significant amount of stuffing left over, which I spread along the bottom of the baking dish. If using 6 Portobello Mushrooms like I recommend, you will have enough leftover stuffing to lightly layer the bottom of the baking dish but stuffing ingredients can be increased if more leftover stuffing is desired.
-If you don't have a large enough skillet or pan, you can cook the meat in a separate skillet and combine with the veggies and quinoa at the end.


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Crustless Breakfast Pizza
Nothing's better than the aroma of sausage cooking. Enjoy a hearty breakfast of sausage, hash browns and eggs in one dish.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 pound sausage, casings removed
1 cup frozen hash brown potatoes
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
5 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Cooking Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring until crumbly and lightly browned; drain on paper towel. Spoon into a pie plate and top with potatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomatoes and cheddar cheese.
- In a medium bowl, beat together eggs, milk, pepper, tarragon and Italian seasoning. Pour over cheese and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake until center is set, 30 to 40 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.


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Growing up, we had one playground in the area that all kids flocked to. It was not within walking distance from my house, so when my mom packed us up and hauled us to the Community Center, it was a real treat. I specifically remember a turtle climber looking thing that you could get underneath and» Continue Reading
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It is no mystery that Countryside does playgrounds and site furniture; but did you know we also do shade structures too? Every play area or park space needs shade. In the summer time, when temperatures rise above 85-90 degrees, with your heat index, it can get up over 100! To keep your communities and kids» Continue Reading
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You've been asking for it! Here's what's new for 2013 at Landscape Structures! First, (and probably my favorite) is the all new line of digital playground equipment called Pulse. This equipment features multi-sensory game play that encourages children to work their bodies and their minds, while learning to play together. Pulse helps kids develop hand-eye coordination,» Continue Reading


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There are rooms available to rent in this modern 5-bedroom apartment on Burdett Road, Tower Hamlets. This property offers a fully equipped kitchen with plenty of bench space, as well as a washing machine. There is central heating installed throughout this property, and each bedroom has an independent key. The shared bathroom offers a bathtub and shower, with a separate toilet.
Located in the Tower Hamlets area, this property has great access to nearby public transport. It takes just 15-minutes' by bus to get right into the heart of the city, making this a great location for professionals working in the city. And, with the Queen Mary University of London campus just over 5-minutes' walk away, this is a great location for students too. There is a range of shops in the area, as well as easy access to nearby parks.
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Double-check your numbers
Question: How do I ensure that my sales figures, according to my point of sale system, make it to the bank? Answer: You need to practice internal control. First, print a daily sales report from the point of sale and from your credit card machine if you have a standalone terminal. Next, create … More
Hiding from Uncle Sam
QUESTION: I'm a small independent operator with five employees, so why would the IRS seek me out? ANSWER: After attending a recent IRS Nationwide Tax Forum in Dallas last summer, I returned with plenty of reasons the IRS would seek you out. First, the government needs to balance its budget and has fully staffed … More
Defusing fees
Question: Can I mandate a fee that's passed on to my customers to account for excessive credit card fees? Answer: In my research, merchants are restricted in charging any additional fees to customers specifically to recoup merchant processing fees charged by bank processors. Simply put, merchants have to bury the fees charged in the … More
Bank loan assistance and state payroll taxes
QUESTION: How can I obtain a loan to purchase equipment and for costs to be incurred for leasehold improvements at a new location for my restaurant? ANSWER: We have been flooded with these requests lately. First, understand that most lending institutions or bankers do not understand your operations to the degree that you do. … More
Second opinions and credit card fees
QUESTION: My current accountant doesn't provide restaurant advice, and I feel like I'm missing out on something. Without hurting his feelings, how can I get a second opinion? ANSWER: If you are at this stage with your current accountant, who may even be a family member, you owe it to your employees, your staff, … More
Budget basics
You wouldn't get on a plane if you weren't comfortable that the pilot budgeted the correct amount of fuel needed for the trip. You wouldn't enter into a long-term lease in a strip mall without budgeting your restaurant's cash flow to ensure you pay the lease, since nonpayment may lead you to bankruptcy. You wouldn't … More
The credit card game
Regardless of your restaurant's size, there are many benefits of having the ability to process credit card transactions. By accepting multiple forms of payment, you give your customers options and improve their experiences. You also attract a new group of customers to grow your business. In addition, card processing is an efficient, convenient payment solution … More
Guided goals
Now that the House of Representatives and the Senate are not skewed by the vision of one dominant party after the elections in November 2010, get ready for changes to tax laws, job growth, and hopefully a renewed focus on small businesses in America—including restaurants! It's that time of year to reset your … More
Friendly taxes
The recently enacted Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 includes a wide-ranging assortment of tax changes generally affecting businesses—specifically restaurants. Two of the most significant changes allow for faster cost recovery of business property. Here are the details: Enhanced small business expensing (Section 179 expensing): In order to help small businesses quickly recover the cost of … More
Keeping receipts
Receipts, receipts and more receipts! Which ones do I keep? For how long? Here are the basics and a few scenarios for you to consider: Travel and Entertainment: Amount, time, place, business purpose and business relationship are the five areas in which each expense must be substantiated or kept in order to prove an allowable expense. For travel expenses, track the amount of each separate … More
On loan
Owning vs. leasing your restaurant equipment is very similar to the purchase vs. lease options for a vehicle. In either case, cash flow and immediate tax deductions are two areas to focus on. However, first and foremost, always negotiate the best purchase price of the equipment before deciding how to pay for it. For any asset purchases, the … More


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My Sports Bar Would Be Run Better Than ESPN Zone
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I was on ESPN.com the other night and saw a banner ad that said something like "Run your own sports bar". For some reason, I thought it was a contest to win a sports bar and was thus intrigued. Then I checked…and it was an online game for building a sports bar. And no, I'm not playing. I'd like to at least think that I have better things to do with my time.
I saw the commercial for it about 5 times today. Which is what happens when you have SportsCenter on in the background throughout the morning.
The bar fight, naked guy, and puking guy did make me laugh though. And if in case you've never been to an actual bar or frat party, the song playing is "Take Me Home Tonight" by Eddie Money.


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Market Forces Woman To Auction 16 Homes At Once
Houses On Market Longer This Year
In Council Bluffs, homes are staying on the market longer this year compared to last. A big reason is the recent flooding along the Missouri River.
Kathy Goff said she doesn't want to weather the storm of selling 16 homes each by itself.
"I'm not putting a price on them. I'm just hoping they'll go so everybody's fair," Goff said.
Goff's idea to auction her homes is not uncommon, given the market in Council Bluffs.
"It slowed down in June and July," said Lary Clark, president of the Southwest Iowa Realtors Association. "With the impending flood and the water being high on the levee, I'm sure it weighed on people's minds."
Clark said homes were priced lower and hanging on the market longer, some nearly double the amount of time compared to last year.
It's a bad deal for some, but a great time for those looking to buy.
"Sellers have reduced their prices because of this possibility of flooding. Interest rates are historic lows," Clark said.
Goff knows she's not going to make a huge profit. She also knows she doesn't have the patience to wait.
"If you list them separately, it's going to take forever. I'm going to sell them. They need to go," Goff said.
The auction is at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Council Bluffs Country Club. The properties are being offered individually or all together.
To view the homes before Saturday, call the auctioneer at 402-677-5441.


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Posts Tagged 'fairness'
The media has created a false myth regarding President Trump and the recent events in Virginia. Two weeks after the fact, the obsession has continued as "Charlottesville" has become a code word for associating the president with the most virulent forms of racism, and the left has been delighted to run with it ever since. But even if you loathe Trump it ought to be evident that the coverage has been atrocious and the level of unfairness has been breathtaking. This has been used to relentlessly club him for things he didn't say based on assumptions that have no basis in reality. Fairness and objectivity are essential if we are to receive and process information accurately before forming opinions. It has been completely missing here and has little to do with Trump and everything to do with the truth.
The thing that has everyone rattled is the Nazis, thanks to the inordinate amount of attention on a group that represents no one, has no power or influence, and who are primarily useful as a tool for the left for fundraising and otherwise pushing goals that have little public support. The reality is that if you gathered all of the Nazis in this country you couldn't fill a closet, and various hate groups combined have but a few thousand members nationwide even according to left-leaning sources.
When Trump said there were "good people" and violence on "both sides" the media knew damn well he was referring to opponents of removing monuments, not the "Nazis" and the KKK. They nevertheless ran with the story they wanted to believe, and even though he subsequently denounced both groups, as well as, justifiably, the violent left-wing radical
Antifa, the media ignored the latter and along with the left spread the lie that Trump was a sympathizer and "racist" himself. To link a president who has Orthodox Jewish grandchildren with the Nazis is beyond ridiculous. Otherwise, he didn't denounce them strongly enough, yet nothing he could possibly say would satisfy these critics, who simply want to justify their preconceived prejudices.
What is going on is a chance for people who have a grievance with Trump for other reasons to pile on, i.e.. especially Republicans piously condemning him, never mind that they in fact are supporting the left-narrative and delusion that there is widespread racism in America today. For what we really are seeing is a spate of violence from left, and unprecedented lawlessness in attacking statues as well as free speech. These are the same people who have blocked mainstream conservatives from even speaking on campus, and violently attacking police, yet little of this is being shown. It is also clear that most of the perpetrators are white radicals, not black people, who have more important things to worry about.
Never mind that a solid majority of Americans of all backgrounds oppose removing confederate monuments and the President's remarks reflected their views, as they have largely been able to see through all the unfairness and outright propaganda of the media. It has become evident as this lunacy spreads beyond confederate monuments to include even Lincoln, Columbus, and Joan of Arc! What is really happening is nothing short of an attempt by a small minority of self-hating white left-wing extremists to destroy the US, and for that matter western civilization in general. For these people object not only to the confederate flag but the American flag as well. Yet the political establishment, taking its cues from the media, has largely been silent on this. They have even further confronted spineless CEO's and public officials with a false choice, based on a lie, of either condemning Trump or being pilloried themselves merely for associating with the administration, and most have folded given the power of the media to shape the perception of reality.
The media has been guilty of ideological malfeasance in creating the Charlottesville myth, which nevertheless has rattled mostly the establishment elites, rather than the public. Yet while some may selectively process information to confirm their prejudices, most people are fair-minded and see through all the hysteria, so all this has done is to further delegitimize these institutions. The point here is not to absolve Trump but to point to the fact that the truth has been the biggest casualty in this whole affair.
There was a considerable amount of feedback on a piece I wrote previously about gifted students in city schools. One in particular alerted me to the fact that there is a kind of mirror opposite happening in some of the suburbs, but curiously producing the same kind of leveling results. In this case the number gifted, accelerated, honors, etc. classes are increasing, not being phased out. This might lead some to conclude that the kids have somehow gotten a lot brighter, but in reality it is more a matter of parents demanding their kids be placed in the accelerated classes, thereby diminishing their effectiveness, and thus diluted they in effect become the new "ordinary" class. As one teacher wrote me:
Years ago, the accelerated classes were reserved for the upper 5% (give or take) of students who earned grades from 95%-100% during seventh grade in their Math and Science courses. In addition to their classroom grades, students were required to earn high marks on a placement tests to discover the truly gifted from those who were simply good students. In other words, if a student had a 95% average and scored high on the placement tests, they'd skip the general science and math courses and they'd start taking High School Regents classes ahead of time in the Middle School. Today, since the placement tests are considered "biased", parents can just call and ask to have their kids placed in accelerated classes. As a result, instead of one or two sections of accelerated courses in eighth grade, we now have four in Science and three in Math. This makes good publicity for the School Board, but with so many kids in accelerated classes (that don't belong), the teachers are no longer challenging the highest 5%. Instead they're spending most of their time trying to get kids to pass a Regents course, where their previous caseload was smart enough to pass the Regents from day one. In prior years it was assumed that the kids would inevitably pass the Regents, so more time was devoted to truly advanced lab and activities that would challenge the genuinely gifted.
A a result, since all of the "good" students are now in accelerated courses, those who remain in the General Science classes tend to be our lower functioning kids who are now paired with Special Education students who have to take class in a general education setting as opposed to the old self-contained settings.
So here again the gifted students do not get the kind of education they should, being combined with what are essentially ordinary students, who have not suddenly become equally bright. While this gives bragging rights about all their "honor" students to parents and school officials, as the teacher further states, "Accelerated classes in 2014 are more like the "typical" classes of 15 or 20 years ago. The "typical" classes of 2014 would have been a Special Ed class in 1985." Thus this kind of system also results in the general dumbing down of the curriculum as in the city schools, only here the pretense is that most of the students are exceptionally bright, at least statistically, which is all that seems to matter these days. But in truth the end result is that there is essentially nothing for the truly gifted, with all the negative consequences described previously.
It is also unfair to the teachers to the extent that those with the "ordinary" students are evaluated the same way as those with the "bright" students, even though they cannot possibly get comparable results. Teachers have to do a lot more than produce statistics and it should definitely not be the only way to determine their effectiveness. To the extent this arises from federal mandates they are simply making things worse. I learned from another, unrelated context, that when you have to produce numbers you wind up not doing what you really were supposed to be doing substantively in the first place. There may be a "statistical" success, but little true progress.
The congress and the President are now at an impass over just how to get more taxes out of the "rich." The President thinks this consists of anyone making over $250,000 a year, but even some in his own party find this hard to swallow. Senator Schumer thinks it should apply only to those making over a million, apparently thinking of his high-income, hypocritical liberal constituents, given what the cost of living is here in New York. The Republicans, on the other hand, are willing to raise revenue by changing the tax code to eliminate or limit various deductions for the wealthy, while lowering rates across the board.
This may seem like a trivial difference to some people, especially in the affluent media, given that either way the government is going to get more tax revenue from those who are relatively well off, the Republicans having conceded as much already. But the underlying philosophies of each position stand in clear opposition. It essentially boils down to who should control other people's money. The President's position is that the rich should pay "more" on the basis of "fairness" and equality. Given that this kind of logic seems to appeal to a current majority of the public, he seems prepared to demagogue this issue over the "fiscal cliff," even if alternative policies might actually raise more revenue with lower rates, calculating that with media support, he can successfully blame the consequences on the Republicans. They, in turn, argue, rather cogently I think, that this will only reduce investment and economic growth, particularly by burdening small business owners and confiscating capital from more productive uses.
It then ultimately becomes a question of who should spend the money- the people it belongs to or the government. It is as much about power and the direction of things as it is about revenue. The Democrats want it for social purposes, while the Republicans reject that for economic reasons, as well as based upon opposition to expanded government programs and power. The President essentially wants to maintain the current tax code and simply raise income tax rates, while the Republicans want to maintain or reduce current rates and change the tax code. In this they have a strong argument; unfortunately they are not very good at articulating it.
The current tax code is full of deductions, exemptions, and benefits skewed towards particular interests (talk about fairness), that reduce the taxes they pay and raise everyone else's. This results in crony capitalism, rewarding those favored by the government at the expense of others. The advocates of such policies mean well, to the extent that these favors are designed to get people to do things they otherwise would not do, or that make no economic sense on their own. This favorable treatment is designed to provide "incentives" to achieve various political goals, such as green energy through Solyndra-type outfits. Thus, the government then effectively controls how money is spend both indirectly, as well as directly, by taxing all those who are not favored more. It means more power over decision-making, based upon the assumption that somehow politicians and government bureaucrats know better how a business should invest, than its owners.
I'm not going to get into all the reasons these schemes frequently fail, or the distortion of investment decisions, but will address them on the liberals' own terms: it's just not fair. What would be fair is a system where the same rates apply to everyone without exception, even if they are progressive, and where no one could curry favors from the state. If all these exemptions and favors were eliminated, not only would there be less economic distortion, but then the rates for everyone could be lowered across the board. The Republicans have a strong argument here, provided they stick to it and don't dole out favors themselves. Under the present system, to paraphrase Pericles, you may not be interested in government but government is interested in you. As long as exceptions and favors are done by the state, supposedly in the public interest, it forces organizations to be involved politically. This inevitably invites corruption.
As bad as all this is on individual taxes, it is even worse when it comes to corporate taxes. Today the US has the highest corporate income taxes in the world, nominally, but exclusion and deductions effectively lower them for some who are favored. Eliminating the goodies for crony capitalists would allow rates to be significantly lowered across the board, thus encouraging more investment in this country. Again, by simply being fair, everyone would benefit.
But there are other interests at play besides the private sector, such as state and local government, and nonprofit organizations. Reducing, or eliminating deductions for state and local taxes usually leads to howls of protest from representatives of high tax states like New York. These concerns are, however, misplaced. New York sends far more taxes to Washington than it gets back. Thus logically every time a representative from here votes for more federal programs and taxes they are effectively voting against the interests of New York taxpayers. That is a strong argument that the Republicans in this state are unfortunately too inept to make, and thus keep losing elections. Reducing deductions for "charitable" contributions also results in protests from nonprofit organizations, who fear they might lose revenue. Never mind that wealthy donors often "contribute" via dinners and social events, they also get "naming" rights. In my view when a billionaire gets to plaster his name all over the place on something, usually in proportion to his ego, he should not get a tax benefit for it as well. Real charity is giving without expecting anything in return. People would still be charitable, it would just be on less of an industrial scale.
I'm not advocating eliminating any of these deductions or particular policies, but would insist than any increase in revenue be exclusively devoted to debt reduction. Beyond that, I would point out that any real reform also has to include state and local taxes, given how onerous, i.e. property taxes are for many people. I would suggest that we eliminate or drastically reduce taxes on all the necessities of life, such as food, clothing, shelter, and medical care. There could be limitations and caps to avoid rewarding ostentatiousness. Instead let everything beyond these elements be taxed, most of which is elective and not essential to life. Thus, for example, we ought to instead have an entertainment tax, (take that Hollywood) which would be relatively painless, given that it would be based upon optional expenditures. No one can seriously argue that entertainment is an essential expense at present. Furthermore, if society continued to prosper (and this should delight liberals) the list of nontaxables might even eventually be expanded to include some "social" goods, at least as long as it does not increase debt or raise taxes. It is far preferable that these things be provided and decided by individuals themselves rather than the government. That means individual choice instead of state direction. This is only a preliminary proposal, but accompanied by a rational tax system that treats everyone equally, we could reduce overall taxation, increase growth, and pay down the debt. After all, its only fair.


text: Monaco - Italy's Davis Cup hero Fabio Fognini has rediscovered his game just in time to produce a 5-7, 7-5, 6-4 comeback over Joao Sousa to progress to the Monte Carlo Masters second round on Monday.The tenth seed who helped his nation into the Davis semi-finals over Great Britain a week ago, stood two points from defeat against a Portuguese opponent ranked 38th.The colourful and explosive Fognini suddenly seemed to realise the seriousness of his situation and began pulling himself together.The clay title-winner in Vina del Mar in February recovered from a set and 5-2 down, breaking back for 4-5 and levelling at five games apiece.Fognini soon found another break and made it a set each in the nick of time.He then broke for 5-3 in the third on the way to the face-saving victory in two hours, 20 minutes with the two players producing just one ace between them,"I was able to play with more mental tranquility," said the winner, whose 22 victories in 2014 tie him for second alongside Marin Cilic with that pair trailing Roger Federer's 24."I wasn't playing my best tennis but I managed to win, I'm just glad to get through it. it was a very close win."Spanish specialist Albert Montanes will line up in the second round against second seeded holder Novak Djokovic after sending Frenchman Benoit Paire home 7-5, 4-6, 6-2.Paire is only just back from a left knee injury which kept him idle from the Australian Open until last week."I want to go home, I want to take care of my health, do my treatments, and practise," said Paire. "If the pain is not too bad, I'll play Barcelona (next week) and Oeiras."But I know this evening I'm going to feel a lot of pain in my knee."Czech Radek Stepanek won a battle of 35-year-olds as he crushed Ivo Karlovic 6-1, 6-2 to next line up against fourth seed Federer playing the event for the first time since 2011.German Philipp Kohlschreiber hammered Italian Simone Bolelli 6-3, 6-4 and will take on French ninth seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga next. Czech Lukas Rosol beat Russian Evgeny Donskoy 7-5, 6-1.Results from the second day of the ATP Monte-Carlo Masters on Monday (x denotes seeding):First round:Fabio Fognini (ITA x10) bt Joao Sousa (POR) 5-7, 7-5, 6-4Radek Stepanek (CZE) bt Ivo Karlovic (CRO) 6-1, 6-2Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) bt Simone Bolelli (ITA) 6-3, 6-4Albert Montanes (ESP) bt Benoit Paire (FRA) 7-5, 4-6, 6-2Lukas Rosol (CZE) bt Evgeny Donskoy (RUS) 7-5, 6-1Albert Ramos (ESP) bt Jarkko Nieminen (FIN) 6-2, 7-5Pablo Andujar (ESP) bt Edouard Roger-Vasselin (FRA) 2-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/5)Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) bt Vasek Pospisil (CAN) 6-2, 6-2Tommmy Robredo (ESP x11) bt David Goffin (BEL) 6-4, 6-1


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Book Description
A step-by-step introduction to one of the hottest new imaging trends. We'll walk you through making the best HDR images-from image capture to digital darkroom tips and tricks.
Table of Contents
HDR: An Introduction to High Dynamic Range Photography
- An Introduction to HDR
- Debunking Myths About HDR
- Making the Best Source Images
Image Capture Bracketing Methods
- Auto Exposure Bracketing
- Basic Auto Exposure Bracketing workflow
- Getting even more exposure value range with Auto Exposure Bracketing
- Create more source images by changing AEB value and repeating the AEB sequence
- If your camera does not have Auto Exposure Bracketing
- Take Total Control with a massive manual bracketing series of source images
- File and Folder Organization
- Ready, Set...Before You Go
- Photomatix Pro workflow
- Adobe Photoshop CS2 Workflow
- FDRTools Advanced Workflow
- Software Comparison: Which HDR Processor is right for you?
- Final Image Adjustments of your HDR Output Image
- Final Thoughts
- About the Author
Product Information
- Title: HDR: An Introduction to High Dynamic Range Photography
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- Release date: March 2007
- Publisher(s): O'Reilly Media, Inc.


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Christmas is hands down my favorite holiday and Disney is my favorite everything else. It's blowing my mind that I was able to purchase a set of stunning holiday themed photo cards of Walt Disney World! We are bringing back our "12 Days of Disness Holiday Giveaway" again this year and each winner will receive one of these cards with a greeting from me. Each set comes with 20 unique images and greetings, truly something for anyone on your holiday card list. It's not too late for you to purchase your own set, but you have to hurry! These cards are only available to order for a limited time, until 10/31/15. Check them out here: https://www.the-best-of-wdw.com/product/christmas-greeting-cards-2015-collection/
Disney & Christmas…Nothing Better!
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- traceycarelock December 4, 2015 at 12:42 am - Reply
these are super cute and a great idea thanks
- h00verk December 5, 2015 at 12:29 am - Reply
Cute cards!
- kayeray11 December 5, 2015 at 8:16 am - Reply
I love anything Disney and these are just to cute!
- biscuit61 December 10, 2015 at 1:10 am - Reply
Awesome cards!
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Love the cards and am SO excited to experience Disney World at Christmas for the first time in less than a week!
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Such cute cards!
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Awesome Cards 🙂
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Those are so cute!! 🙂


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Royal Opera House 2018/19 Season announced
20 March 2018
The Royal Ballet and Royal Opera's programme for the coming Season include world premieres, major new productions and classic revivals.
How The Royal Opera has kept opera looking forward for more than three hundred years
25 May 2017
The ROH has been home to major opera premieres dating all the way back to our first resident composer Handel – as material from ROH Collections shows.
Thomas Adès on what inspired his new opera The Exterminating Angel
2 May 2017
The composer reveals what drew him to Buñuel's Surrealist satire, and how he set about creating his acclaimed operatic adaptation.
What does it all mean? Searching for answers to Thomas Adès's brain-scrambling The Exterminating Angel
27 April 2017
The surreal film by Luis Buñuel that inspired Adès' third opera offers some intriguing clues.
The challenges of bringing The Exterminating Angel to the stage
26 April 2017
A flock of sheep, a bear, a disembodied hand, set in an inescapable single room: how do you stage Thomas Adès's sensational new opera?
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21 April 2017
The otherworldly instrument that paved the way for the synthesizer explosion has seduced everyone from Messiaen to Radiohead.
The pieces that made Thomas Adès
21 April 2017
The British composer has been at the vanguard of new music throughout his career, as demonstrated by these must-hear works.
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Our quick introduction to the UK premiere of the latest work from one of today's leading composers.
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Graceful Tchaikovsky, vivacious Stravinsky, angular minimalist music - or something else? We explore what makes the best music for ballet and beyond.
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Minutes of Committee Meeting
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Paul Gallagher, Mr Bob Cruickshank Mrs Margaret Ormonde Mr Bill Harper
2.Minutes of the last meeting (21st February 2002) were approved
3.Matters arising
Recycling Site
along Kidmore End Road
Kidmore End Road
opposition to the demolition of a bungalow and construction of a
large dwelling in St Barnabas Road had led to the application being
refused and the developer had withdrawn completely and resold the
The design of the sign was discussed. Because there wasn't really one image to represent Emmer Green it was decided to divide the top panel into four, with an architectural theme on one side and local interest on the other. This would probably suit the carvers too, as the sign was being carved by a team of people.
The topics decided were:
The name EMMER GREEN would be carved over the top. Although the sign would not be painted, different shades of stain would be used to emphasise designs. It was felt the sign would be appreciated most by people standing beside it, rather than those driving past. The most popular site with the members was the area of land to the south of the pond.
The CADRA sign for Caversham was still going ahead, and we were following its progress. As it was being funded by the North Reading Area Consultative Committee, the Council were going to install and maintain the sign. It was hoped we could follow the same path.
There were no requirements for health and safety, but planning consent was underway in the form of an 'advertising consent application'. The valuation department of the Council were to confirm who owned the land
The Berkshire Woodcarvers, several of whom live in Emmer Green had already made a unique contribution to the area with the Clayfield Copse waymarkings. The sign seems a fitting outlet for their skills, a present to the people of Emmer Green, and a commemoration of the Jubilee year.
Year 2002
5.Feedback from Committees
Reading Youth Project
Caversham Forum
Leaflets and brochures had been produced on Reading's Community Safety Strategy 2002-2005. The aim is to ensure that communities work closely with police to reduce and prevent crime. The areas of concern were high volume crime, anti-social behaviour, hidden crime, drugs and alcohol abuse, youth issues and crime hot spots. Comments on this were to be passed to David Miles.
Disappointment was expressed by the EGRA committee that the Caversham Chat (including the local crime figures) was no longer distributed as an e-mail attachment. Copies were available from Caversham Library.
There had been a spate of crime at Reading Golf Club with cars broken into and valuables stolen from changing rooms.
Reading Area Consultative Committee
Draft Summer Newsletter
8. Any Other Business
The seat which had been donated by EGRA in 1995 was in need of maintenance to preserve it. David Miles volunteered to undertake this task at some point during the summer.
There was to be yet another Chambers Copse enquiry on the 20th August.
Although the application to build on land behind 19-21 Grove Road was refused the builder has appealed to the Secretary of State against the decision and an Inquiry was to be held.
CADRA are arranging more liaison meetings between local groups and EGRA were amongst those invited to attend. Ideas to be put forward by EGRA included:
1. Recycling from roadside collections
2. Identifying areas for tree preservation orders
3. Allotments – the new proposals and the need to maintain the land
4. Car parking problems
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Great Britain: R & R Clark Ltd., 1924. Item #03296
"A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever"
KEATS, John. The Poems of John Keats. Arranged in chronological order with a preface by Sidney Colvin. New York: Brentano's, [1924]. (Reprinted from the Florence Press edition of 1915).
Two octavo volumes (7 15/16 x 5 15/16 inches; 202 x 151 mm.). xviii, [2, blank], 338, [2, blank]; viii, 371, [1, colophon] pp.
Bound for Brentano's ca. 1925 in three quarter dark red crushed levant morocco over blue cloth boards ruled in gilt. Spines with five raised bands decoratively tooled and lettered in gilt, top edge gilt, other uncut, pink marbled endpapers. A fine set.
"The present edition of Keat's complete Poems has a twofold object: first to present the poems in a perfect typographical form, and secondly to arrange them as nearly as may be in the order in which they were written." (Sidney Colvin).
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I found myself with a boat-load of broccoli so Broccoli Salad was on the menu. A "wintery" spin with pecans, persimmon, cranberries, and maple syrup took this salad to a new level.
This is a Fuyu persimmon. I wanted you to see it so you would not use a Hachiya persimmon by mistake. They are different in taste, appearance, and texture. This Fuyu is firm and sweet. The Hachiya is heart-shaped rather than round, and it must be mushy before it is sweet enough to eat. The Hachiya works best in quick breads and bar cookies.
P. S. You can substitute a pear or an apple if you choose not to use a persimmon.
Winter Broccoli Salad
1 head raw broccoli, florets only, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 ounces reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1 Fuyu persimmon, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) chopped toasted pecans
1/3 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon maple syrup
In medium bowl, combine broccoli, onion, cheese, persimmon, cranberries, and pecans. In small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and maple syrup. Add to broccoli mixture and mix well. Chill one hour before serving and serve within 24 hours for best texture. Makes 5 (3/4-cup) servings, 3 points plus for Weight Watchers or 180 calories each.


text: In 2000, Senator Bill Bradley of NJ (D) ran for The Office of The President of The United States. When he tapped a Madison Avenue braintrust to develop his campaign work, he turned to Kirshenbaum Bond & Partners to focus on the youth vote. To engage the youth vote we knew we had to connect with them on a certain wavelength. With a pre-political resume that includes Rhodes scholar, Olympic Gold Medalist, Basketball Hall of Fame, Author, and College Professor we designed a series of old-fashioned boxing posters. Not only did our work end up on the cover of the New York Times it was the inspirational campaign reference for President Obama's campaign eight years later.


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by Christian Plehn, Jonas Koch, K. Diepold, B. Stahl, B. Lohman, G. Reinhart, and M. F. Zaeh
Knowledge about cyclic influences and their interdependencies supports the prediction of future changes in manufacturing systems and is thus highly valuable for manufacturing planning. Based on system dynamics and former research regarding cycle management, a dynamic cycle network is developed. This enables quantitative analysis and comprehension of cycles within the network, helping to understand future behavior of cyclic influences in manufacturing and to anticipate their potential effects. The results contribute to the development of a planning framework for continuous production planning by further elaborating the innovative concept of cycle management in manufacturing.
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No matter how that headline sounded, fake, foolish, nonsense, it is true! A man from Oregon uses an Airplane – Boeing 727 as his home! Not just as a temporary home, but a cosy, warm eternal household! Although it seems like a foolish or even a stupid idea, Bruce has his peace here and all the things he needs!
His `home` is situated in a forest, near Portland! His home, also, used to belong to the Greek Aircraft in the 60`s and now resides in this forest! Bruce has everything a normal household has, such as a shower with a cabin, desk where he does his work, a living room, a toilet and a kitchen!


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West Texas Inspirations
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After a crazy and hectic holiday, my husband and I are making it a tradition to get some R&R together in January. No phones, emails, or internet needed! Good air, good food, good wine, and hot tubs! This year we headed out to West Texas and Big Bend and although I am a little embarrassed to say that it was my first time out to Big Bend, but it absolutely wont be my last!
The entire trip seemed to hit upon the theme of time and space and I found my attention drawn consantly to texture and color. We were always looking out over huge expanses and vistas, or focusing at our feet at the smallest detail. There was little in between. It was a truly inspiring landscape
Day 1 had us getting out of Austin a little late, but it didnt matter, we were leaving our timetables behind. We stopped in Sonora on our way out and took the 1 hr and 45 minute tour of the Caverns of Sonora. They were absolutely breathtaking, and the break right in the middle of our 8 hour drive was just what we needed. We ended the day in Alpine where we stayed for the first two nights, in a cute little place we found on VRBO {w a hot tub!}.
Day 2 started with coffee at Plaine and window shopping in Alpine. We then headed to Marfa for lunch at Food Shark, browsing at the amazing Marfa Book Co., a little purchase from Tienda M, some more browsing and exploring, coffee at Frama {Plaine's sister shop}, a run through the 100 Works in Mill Aluminum at Chinati, and a stop into the Cobra Rock studio. We then headed out to Ft Davis where we stopped into the very very "interesting" Rattlers & Reptiles Museum on the way up the mountain to the McDonald Douglas Observatory for our Star Party! We finished the day back in Marfa eating at the bar at Maiya's {Cochineal was closed} and ended up back in the hot tub.
Day 3 and we started out trip into Big Bend and Terlingua! We arrived at our ranch cabin for the next three days, met Maggie & Billy the mules living on our property, dropped our bags, and immediately headed into the park. We caught sunset at Santa Elena Canyon, got our bearings in respect to the park, picked up coffee from Big Bend Coffee Roasters and some organic carrots for the mules, and stopped for dinner at the Starlight Theater in Terlingua Ghostown. We were delighted that our entertainment for the night was the annual "Word Off" spoken word and story competition. The entire trip I kept being in awe of how many artists and creative types we continued to come in contact with in the remoteness of West Texas.
Day 4 was filled with much needed rest and relaxation, hiking, and eating at our ranch cabin. After all that running around we needed a day with nothing to do.
Day 5 we tackled Big Bend! We started with coffee at the cafe at La Posada Milagro {and a little internet check-in} before heading into the park. We tackled the breathtaking 4 hour Lost Mine Trail in the Chisos Basin which was absolutely mind blowing! The amazing changes in vegetation and wildlife due to the elevation all within the middle of the desert was unreal. After the long hike we headed down towards the Hot Springs at the Rio Grande. When we made it to the springs we ended up being the only ones enjoying it for sunset! {Sometimes it pays to travel off season!}
Day 6 we said goodbye to Maggie & Billy and headed home. We stopped for snacks Marathon and checked out the historic Gage Hotel. We made a mental note that we must spend a night here on our next trip. It would be the perfect stopover after roughing it in Big Bend for a few days. Then it was straight home {with maybe a stop at DQ for a blizard along the way}. All in all, an 8 hour drive isnt as horrible as you might imagine.
I have to say, the trip was the perfect getaway. I came home inspired by the desert landscape and ready to start designing! The new spring collections will be debuting on the website soon, but in the meantime I leave you with some of my favorite images from the trip. Texture and color dominated the pictures and continues to inspire. Enjoy!
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This versatile Heavy-Duty Utility Knife with Adjustable Depth Control features a durable, high-impact ABS plastic handle. The ratchet-wheel lock allows for unlimited positioning of the cutting blade.
This Heavy-Duty Utility Knife is also loaded with a staple remover and an adjustable metal cutting guide. This one-of-a-kind flat cutting base is sturdy and offers stability for cutting a perfect 90˚ edge. The depth control can be adjusted for guided cuts on ceiling tile, foam board, gator board, box edges, and more.
Pre-loaded with an 18mm LB Heavy-Duty Silver Snap-Off Blade, this knife is also ideal for heavy-duty cuts through drywall, roofing, linoleum, rubber, and more.
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Makes: One bowl
Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Oil-Free, Nut-Free, Vegan (of course!)
This Mediterranean Bowl is the whole shebang! Filled with veggies, healthy fats, healthy, complex carbs, complete plant-based protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, this bowl of deliciousness is the perfect meal to nourish your body!
- My zucchini-turmeric falafels (desired amount)
- One cup of chopped kale
- 1/4 of a cup of cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 of a large cucumber
- 1/3 of a cup quinoa
- One to two garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 of a tsp. of coconut cream or raw coconut butter (can be found here)
- 1/2 of a lemon, juiced
- My maple-tahini dressing plus one tsp. of vegan plain, unsweetened yogurt (I used Kite Hill)
- One to two tbsp. of hummus (I used engine2diet's roasted red bell pepper hummus; however, you can also use my Oil-Free Hummus recipe)
- 1/2 of an avocado, sliced
- Sesame seeds for topping
How to Make:
- Make the zucchini-turmeric falafels.
- In a medium-sized pot, bring the 1/3 of a cup of quinoa with 2/3 of a cup of water to a boil.
- While the water boils, chop the kale, cucumber, and avocado, then set them aside.
- Once the quinoa and water are boiling, stir in the minced garlic and coconut to the quinoa, then cook the quinoa with the lid on the pot for about ten minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed the liquid.
- While the quinoa cooks, steam the chopped kale and cherry tomatoes for about ten minutes, or until the kale has wilted and the tomatoes are soft and squishy.
- While the food is cooking, make the maple-tahini dressing, stirring in one tsp. of vegan yogurt into the dressing.
- Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and top with the sesame seeds, hummus, dressing, and lemon juice.
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You may not know it, but the City of Nanaimo is a musical instrument. On Saturday, June 12th at 1:30 PM, you are invited to Diana Krall Plaza to 'Play the City.'
At the 'Play the City' event the walls, sculpture and pavement of Diana Krall Plaza will be transformed into music-like instruments and the live sound will be mixed with recorded sounds of the core of our city.
"This is one of our most exciting and ground-breaking projects," said Nanaimo Arts Council (NAC) board member Valerie Alia, a writer, photographer and arts critic. "It brings together new and established artists with cutting-edge approaches to acoustic and electronic musical composition."
Since January, dozens of adventurous Nanaimo-ites have gathered sound recordings of the city, guided by Bill Perison, Steve Rush, Tamara Martella, Dave Roth, Leah Hokanson and Tim Mills. These local professional artists range from DJ extraordinaire to symphony sound sizzler. Project leader Bill Perison is a singer, pianist, composer, recording engineer, educator and author.
"The intention is to bring together community members of all ages to explore the sounds of our outstanding city" says Bill. "Together we will create aural textures from prerecorded sounds collected by community members mixed with you (yes, you) playing the walls, ground and bike racks of Diana Krall plaza".
Those involved in recording sound bites from the Nanaimo core include the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society, Nanaimo Youth Services Association – One Stop Program, CHLY Radio, Paradise Isle Seniors Society, and Pauline Haarer School. Also, Boutique MAC provided the venue for a demonstration sound mix using Ableton Live. This Arts-Based Community Development project is sponsored by the British Columbia Arts Council.


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Artistic Art PEDESTALS by Gatica
Flat 3-D sculptures Abstract Art
4X4 Post Pedestal Samples
Read about the: Artistic Art Pedestals & the Flat 3-D Sculptures
Outdoor Yard Art and Oddities strewn about outdoor the artist's yard
Artistic Oddities: Must must see oddities:
* "Quernitos"
* "Freaky Leaf Mask"
Metal Art Sculptures (Featuring artist, Harry Snodgrass) and other Yard Art,
ORIGINAL GATICA ART: Here you see exclusive Original, contemporary modern Art paintings along with Artistic Oddities
Digital Art>Computer Generated Art Read on this:
The Digital Style,
On the computer as an Art Medium
AIRBRUSHED Fine Metal Art
Other original Canvas Paintings
Hunting Submission 2014: Fearless Art: "? Quien Compra Pelitos": "Who buys Little Hairs?"
Hunting Submission 2015, "Officer Luvchild"