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I was off being cold in Korea, and Pelu seems to have been kidnapped by real life…sorry for no chapters last week!
A few announcements as well:
1. We are looking for more editors/proofers to help speed things up, as most of us are suffering from real life things at the moment. You WILL have to pass a test before acceptance.
2. We have gotten a new translator for Kuma. Mecta, the current translator, will continue translating side stories when he can.
3. We are looking for a new translator for Boundary, as our current translator is too busy with work to continue.
4. The early chapters of Oshishou-sama are being re-translated by Elephant and edited by Peter!
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here is a pic of another rudimentary mod i have done. The pitiful quality of the arms is so bad that they sag forward when the film is on , causing the film to feed into the reflecta on a less-than-ideal trajectory. Basically, i used some electrical tape to pull the arm back so the film at least rolls in straight.
Helps to avoid the "Film Stuck!!" problem again...thanks to smoother uptake of the film.
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i wanted to add...anyone having problems with the "Film Stuck!!" message needs to TRY PUTTING A POWERED USB HUB IN BETWEEN YOUR PC AND THE UNIT.
make sure the USB leads are as high quality (thick) as possible, ideally with the magnet shielding "blob" on the lead somewhere (this filters out interference from AC and radio eg mobile phone) and the USB leads are as short as possible.
I can second a previous assertion in this thread by a very astute contributor that inserting a powered USB hub between the PC and Reflecta fixes this problem. Indeed it solved this issue for me. Instantly...no more "Film Stuck!!" messages.
It appears that the USB circuitry in the Reflecta is not particularly strong. My suspicion from looking at the board inside is that it is actually powered by the USB 5V lead voltage that is supplied from the PC, not from its own internal Reflecta power supply (yet another design shortcut/flaw). Laptop PCs are also more venerable to the "Film Stuck!!" problem as their USB ports are not particually strong in supplying the correct voltage at their ports.
Use a powered hub for this unit to avoid problems.
Hope this helps.
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Ive been asked a few times what my process is from scanner to final file so here goes:
1:/ Two passes with Reflecta scanner using Cyberview. Hitting "Calibrate" in between. Do not "make video" using Cyberview, just continue on so that jpgs are on the HD.
2:/ combine the sub-folders together that Cyberview has made for the pass when the "Film Stuckk" message has popped up for absolutely no valid reason.
3:/ Now with all the jpgs in one folder and numbered sequentially, load the first jpg into Virtualdub (32 bit version). Change frame rate to 18fps (in my case). Hit play and watch for stuck moments or particularly bad dirt on frames. Mark down on some paper the approximate frames
4:/ Scroll to the frame jpgs numbers using Total Commander and double click, loading Windows Picture Viewer. Click thru the frames and delete any double frames, right-click and open in Photoshop any dirty frames and clean using the Healing tool. Save jpg as Baseline (not progressive!).
5:/ using Total Commander. renumber the whole folder of files so they are sequential again (assuming ive deleted some frames).
6:/ reload first frame into Virtualdub. Ensure 18fps is chosen. Save to uncompressed AVI. "Raw film".
IF the film is scratched:
7a) open my special .avs scratched file in VirtualdubMOD (after renaming Raw film file to scratched.avi first)
7b) make changes to .avs scratched file settings in notepad
7c) use "F5" (refresh) in Vdub once changes are made.
7d) once scratches are removed and looks good, save as uncompressed avi. Append "Descratched" to filename.
Deshaking frames:
8:/ Load Virtualdub 32 bit with the deshaker plugin in the plugin set
9:/ Open first jpg (change zoom to 66% by right clicking on screen)
10:/ Set framerate to 18 fps.
11:/ Add Deshaker plugin. (under video / filter)
12:/ Use my saved template jpg to adjust my custom settings to deshaker
13:/ Play thru all video with "Pass 1". Go have a coffee
14:/ open plugin again, choose "Pass 2" and THEN rewind Vdub to start by sliding slider.
15:/ Render to Uncompressed avi and append "Deshaker" to name.
Adding Sound:
16:/ Open Vegas 10 (not 11 or 12 or onwards!!)
17:/ Load my template with the session of HD (1920x1080, and track of shutter noise running for 20 mins to use in case the film has no audio)
18:/ Open Sound Forge. Record audio to 48k 24 bit file from Eumig projector in real time from DIN output plug (shutter removed/bypassed for smooth audio, lamp disconnected for less hum). Save.
19:/ Denoise audio file. Filter out 50hz hum. EQ Save. Close SF
19:/ Load audio file into Vegas, pitch change audio (Classic, Lock to Stretch setting, 0.57 ot 0.6386 or 0.5195 amount seems to be correct depending).
20:/ Turn off all video plugins to ensure audio is in sync. Once syncked, turn back on video plugins
21:/ Adjust Vegas 10's amazing "Sharpen" plugin (crap in SV11 onwards), Contrast, Saturation, Neatvideo plugin to remove image noise.
22:/ Render to HD1080 18 fps AVI with appended "inc sound and Neatvideo".
If frame smoothing wanted : Twixtor
23a) Import video from above and choose my Twixtor Template.
23b) Use my settings #3 setting (just trial and error to achieve)
23c) Right click on video file and choose 2x playback speed
23d) save.
Finalizing to mp4
24:/ Load TMPGENC
25:/ Load avi file
26:/ render as 50fps progressive HD1920x1080 15mb bitrate AAC LC 320k 48khz final mp4 file.
Enjoy super8 file on TV and give to rest of family.
Hope this helps.
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|Hamazasp Babadzhanian
|February 18, 1906 (1906-02-18)Chardakhlu[disambiguation needed], Russian Empire
|November 1, 1977(1977-11-01) (aged 71)Moscow, Soviet Union
|Buried at
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|Soviet Union
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|Years of service
|1925 – 1977
|Chief Marshal
|Commands held
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|Soviet-Finnish War
|[1] [2] (4)Order of the Red Star (2)
Hamazasp Khachaturi Babadzhanian (Armenian: Համազասպ Խաչատուրի Բաբաջանյան; Russian: Амазасп Хачатурович Бабаджанян, Amazasp Khachaturovich Babadzhanian; February 18, 1906 – November 1, 1977) was Chief Marshal of the Mechanized Forces of the USSR (from 1975) and Hero of the Soviet Union.[1]
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Babadzhanian was born in the family of an Armenian peasant, in the village of Chardakhlu near Yelizavetpol (later Kirovabad, now Ganja, Azerbaijan), then part of the Russian Empire, attending school there.[1] Ivan Bagramyan, another Armenian Marshal of the Soviet Union, was born in the same village.
In 1925, Babadzhanian joined the Red Army when he was accepted into the Aleksandr Myasnikyan Unified Military School (which was later relocated to Tbilisi and renamed the Transcaucasus United Infantry School) in Yerevan.[1] He first joined the Soviet Communist Party in 1928. One year later, in 1929, he graduated from the military infantry school. He served as an assistant for the army corps based in the Transcaucasian Military District. He then participated in the Finno-Soviet War of 1939-1940. In the beginning of Operation Barbarossa, he commanded a rifle regiment from June 1941 to April 1942. From September 1942, he was the commander of the Third Mechanized Brigade (starting from October 1943, Soviet Guards). The Third Brigade was part of Third Mechanized Corps.[1]
For the skillful management of the brigade during the retaking of the river Dniester, he was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. From August 1944 through May 1945, he commanded the guard armored corps. He graduated from the military academy of the general staff in 1948, and was appointed with critical command posts.
In November 1956, Babadzhanian led the Eighth Mechanized Army in Budapest, during the Soviet intervention that led to the crushing of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. From 1959, he was commander-in-chief of the forces in the Odessa Military District.[1] From 1967 to 1969, he was the head of the Rodion Malinovsky Military Academy of Armored Forces and from May 1969, chief of the tank forces. Babadzhanian was a Deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR during the sixth and seventh convocations.
He died in Moscow in 1977 and was buried with full honors at the Kremlin Wall Necropolis.[2]
[edit] CommendationsEdit
- This article incorporates information from the Russian Wikipedia.
He was awarded the Order of Lenin four times, the Order of the Red Banner four times, the Order of Suvorov twice (one of the first degree and another of second degree), the Order of Kutuzov of the first degree, the Order of the Patriotic War of the first degree, the Order of the Red Star twice, two Polish Orders, as well as countless other medals.[1] He also received the title of Hero of the Soviet Union (26 April 1944) and the Order of the October Revolution
[edit] Published worksEdit
- (Russian) Дороги Победы (The Road to Victory). Moscow: Molodaia Gvardiia, 1972.
- (Russian) Tанки и Tанковые Войска (Tanks and Tank Forces). Moscow: Voenizdat, 1970.
[edit] NotesEdit
- ^ a b c d e f (Armenian) Anon. «Բաբաջանյան, Համազասպ Խաչատուրի» (Babajanyan, Hamazasp Khachaturi). Soviet Armenian Encyclopedia. vol. ii. Yerevan, Armenian SSR: Armenian Academy of Sciences, 1976, p. 188.
- ^ (Russian) Амазасп Бабаджанян. Медиа группа armyane. Accessed September 12, 2009.


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South Dakota may not be a very populous state, but it still has citizens that are suffering from one or more conditions that could be effectively treated with medical cannabis. Relief may be on the way if the South Dakota medical marijuana campaign gathered enough valid signatures to put it to a vote in the next election. Below is an e-mail alert that I received today out of South Dakota detailing the effort to bring safe access to the state:
Yesterday, New Approach South Dakota submitted nearly 15,000 signatures to the Secretary of State with hopes of adding a medical marijuana measure to the 2018 ballot.
Secretary of State Shantel Krebs said the review of the submitted measure would likely be finished within four months. Her office conducts a random sampling of the signatures to determine validity, with at least 5% of the collected signatures being reviewed.
The medical marijuana measure that was submitted for signature validation would allow patients with certain conditions like cancer, HIV/AIDS, chronic debilitating pain, and PTSD to obtain a registration card to possess up to three ounces of marijuana.
To read the full text of New Approach South Dakota's proposed medial marijuana ballot initiative, check our their website. We are hopeful that the initiative will qualify for the 2018 ballot and that South Dakotans will have the opportunity to adopt a compassionate policy for medical marijuana patients.
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Grammar schools? – Wilson Waffling Live – Episode 55
We are up to Episode 55 and I actually managed to get the show broadcasting to YouTube! The tweet of the weeks mainly features students' work this week and the opinion minion focuses on the issues about grammar schools. Last week's draw something actually gets a correct answer and the Ask Wilson Waffling is all about books. Enough content – Let's get waffling!
I've started a polldaddy survey so you can enter your guesses for guess the word! and don't forget to be an Opinion minion and add your comments in the forum
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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Eblen, Tom. Fraternities Told to Close Open Bars, Stop Alcohol Sales
- Halicks, Richard. State Council Increases Control
- Minton, Don. Original Hilltopper Comes Home Again – Billy Vaughn
- Wolfe, Bill. Academic Council Considers 3-Hours History Requirement
- May Term Signup Ends Monday
- Drill Teams to Try National Title – Pershing Rifles, Rebelettes
- Cheerleaders are Chosen for Next Year's Squad
- Eblen, Tom. Sprinkler System Asked for Several Older Dorms
- December Graduation Ceremony Proposed
- Early Applications Could Ease Dormitory Shortages Next Fall
- Budde, Neil. Uncertainly Surrounds Victory of State Educational Council
- Stone, Oskar. Western is Looking Up
- Reynolds, Les. Intramural Rules Not Fair
- Mami, Alfina. Looking Inward: Counseling Students Learn Self-Analysis First
- Young, Monte. Racial Awareness Panel Discusses Blacks, Whites
- More than 120 Receive Honors
- Jimmy Buffet to Appear in Concert Wednesday
- Audit Requires IDs for Checks
- What's Happening – Club News
- Ribar, Richard. Three Recitals Scheduled
- Crumpler, David. Chekhov Play is Comic Mixture – The Good Doctor
- Armstrong, Bryan. Western's Foes Hope for Revenge in State Meet – Track & Field
- Grove, Jim. University of Kentucky to Test Toppers Here Today – Tennis
- Western Signs 6-7 Iowan – John Rahn
- Kuhl, Greg. Sliding . . . All Ranks of Baseball Attracting Fewer Blacks
- Armstrong, Bryan. Footballers to Assist Toppers at Urbana
- All-Starter is Signed by Julia Yeater – Vivian Higgs
- Western Soccer Club Wins, 3-1
- White, Don. Tops Fall to Southern Illinois University, 7-0, Visit Centre College Today
- Lady Golfers to End Season
- Schaftlein, Mark. Four Teams Gain Basketball Playoffs
- Toppers Trail Three in All-Sports Contest
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WKU Student Affairs, "UA12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 55" (1977). WKU Archives Records. Paper 5368.
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Thu, 02/13/2020 - 4:17pm
The National Merit Scholarship Program has recognized nine Bishop Kelley students as Finalists in the Class of 2020:
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Tue, 03/12/2019 - 4:59pm
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Outfitter Name: Heaven's Gate Outfitters
Outfitter / Contact: Darwin Vander Esch
Location: Idaho, USA
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Animals Hunted: Mule deer
Game Quality: Poor
Game Quantity: Few
Accomodations: Average
Camp Condition: Average
Food Quality: Below Average
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Hunter: Mitchell Windham
Phone: 251-973-1396
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Darwin's daughter was my guide.Dispute started from beginning, booked through McCarthy Adventures and Darwin stated we stole money from him due to his commission he had to pay. I have taken three mulies in 190 range and explained didn't want to kill something small just to kill one. Shot mulie first full day guide guaranteed it was sited week before and biggest one on the ranch, it scored maybe 130. Deer was bedded 428yards. Spent more time instructing on how to tip properly than anything else. I've hunted from Africa to BC and by far the WORST HUNT I have ever experienced. Bank held check by mistake but all he wanted to do was threat suit even when all was corrected. It's nothing but a con unless you want to just shoot something. Told over and over friend could hunt there with heart condition but ground very rough even though I discussed this 3x before booking. Booking agent was no help just didn't want to be bothered after deposits were made. I would have rather given $5,0000.00 to Salvation Army. I'll never hunt Idaho again.
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Hola William,
I had not contributed to that thread and it was my first time visiting it.Yeah, it appears that the thread has been edited (probably split), so it's impossible to see if the problem you spotted still exists.
I've seen post numbering issues before that resulted from actions that had occurred since the page was last refreshed. If you make a post to a thread that you've previously posted to, you will notice that your prior posts on that page do not show your new message count. So it appears that the browser is merely adding new information to the page display instead of reloading the entire page -- which certain conserves bandwidth. But if someone else deleted a post since you last got a complete refresh, you will have a mix of new and old information. This should resolve itself if you manually refresh the page (unless strange caching effects are at play).
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When electricity retailer King Country Energy was formed in 1999, shares were issued to the then-electricity consumers in the southern part of the King Country (Taumarunui, Mangakino, Ohakune, National Park).
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Healthier Work is an ACT government service established to support employers to develop health and promote healthy workplace practices. There was need for a platform to show the great diversity of services that they provide and it had to be easy to use for both the administrator and site users.
Developed in WordPress with the following features:
- One of the first implementations of the ACT Government's 'Single Source Publishing' website layout using the WordPress backend.
- Mobile Responsive design to allow people with mobile devices access the website without any loss of clarity.
- Advanced Calendar and Event management.
- Easy access to a variety of resources that visitors can use to improve their workplace health.
The Campaign
Healthier Work
The Challenge
The Healthier Work website needed to be redeveloped to align with modern standards of website design. Healthier Work needed to increase awareness in the ACT about options people have for improving their workplace health and recognised that using a platform such as a website to carry their message to a large audience was the right move.
The Mission
- Build a mobile responsive website that will allow people to access important information about their workplace health and safety regardless of what device they might be using to view the website.
- Adapt the SPF (Single Public Face) format to the WordPress Content Management System, taking the best of both worlds.
- Integrate the website with a Calendar and Events system to promote public interest in health-related practices
- Adapt the SPF (Single Public Face) format to the WordPress Content Management System, taking the best of both worlds.
- Provide an easy to access set of resources to educate people in the ACT about healthy work practices
The Solution
Osky Interactive has provided the ACT Government with one of the first integrations between the SPF (Single Public Face) website layout format and the WordPress CMS. This allows Healthier Work to comply with regulations regarding the online presence of the ACT Government but also leverage a flexible Content Management System to make managing website content a simple yet dynamic process.


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Baked Mac and Cheese is the ultimate side dish for any meal made with three cheeses, this classic is perfect for the holidays and for summer cookouts!
We love a good summer side dish. This recipe pairs perfectly with our BBQ Pulled Chicken and Easy Cole Slaw, Easy Macaroni Salad and Baked Beans for your best summer cookout ever.
Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
We LOVE a good macaroni and cheese. This baked version is our favorite though hands down because it is comfort food at its finest. The cheese sauce, the sharp cheddar cheese, the freshy shredded cheese in the sauce and the use of pre-shredded only as a topping means you have the creamiest, best mac and cheese recipe that would make a Southern cook proud.
What to serve with Mac and Cheese? Serve my Super Crispy Fried Chicken or Oven Fried Chicken and KFC Potato Wedges. Then serve an Easy Fruit Salad for dessert to feel healthy.
But really, it all comes back to this one. It's easy, cheesy, creamy, and perfect for potlucks or bbqs or the holidays. This recipe can also be adapted so many ways you'll want to make it every week.
How long do you bake mac and cheese:
Macaroni and Cheese is typically baked for 30 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees when using an egg to help set the milk and cheese mixture. If you aren't using an egg, additional cook time will be needed, from 45 minutes to up to an hour.
What are the best cheeses for Mac and Cheese? Sharp cheddar, jack cheese, pepper jack cheese, mozzarella and gouda are all top favorites. Adding a harder cheese like Parmesan as anything other than a topping will result in a grainier mac and cheese filling. Of course any processed cheeses like Velveeta or American cheese are popular options as well to create a more creamy filling.
- Can you make Macaroni and Cheese in the slow cooker? Yes, yes you can: Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese.
- Can you make Mac and Cheese on the stovetop? Yes, yes you can: Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese.
- Does this Mac and Cheese taste like Boston Market's? No, it doesn't, but this one does! Boston Market Mac and Cheese (Copycat)
Frequently Asked Questions about Baked Mac and Cheese:
- Do you Cover Baked Mac and Cheese with Foil? No, you don't cover it with foil as it will steam the insides instead of giving it a baked texture.
- What toppings can you put on baked mac and cheese? We love a good buttered panko or buttered ritz topping. Melt the butter in your skillet then toast the panko/ritz crackers in the melted butter until slightly toasted.
- Can you skip adding the egg? Yes, if you would like you can certainly skip the egg, just either cook the milk mixture for an additional 5 minutes or bake the macaroni and cheese for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Can you skip the powdered mustard? Can you substitute regular mustard? I wouldn't do either. Skipping the powdered mustard removes a dimension of flavor that you know but may not be able to single out and adding prepared mustard would be too strong of a flavor.
- Can you eat this Baked Mac and Cheese without baking it? If you want to enjoy this without baking, leave the egg out. I'd still at least cover it with the remaining cheddar cheese and broil it under the broiler for a couple of minutes to melt the cheddar. Also be prepared to cook the milk mixture an additional 6-8 minutes to account for the lack of baking.
- Can I use pre-shredded cheese? I highly recommend against it for anything but the topping. Pre-shredded cheese has added ingredients in it which help to prevent the cheese from naturally sticking together. This also creates a less smooth and creamy texture to your macaroni and cheese.
- Why do you rinse the pasta? I rinse the pasta in this recipe to remove the starchy coating that is in pasta water. We don't need any help in thickening our cheese mixture. I also let the pasta cool because using hot pasta is like adding a sponge to your mixture. Freshly cooked pasta finished in sauce is generally so delicious because hot pasta likes to soak up any liquids it can.
The first time you make this mac & cheese you should make it exactly as written in the recipe because that is the best homemade mac and cheese ever. Next time you want mac n cheese you can mix up the flavors and add in some new ingredients! You can even mix up the pasta shapes to keep things fresh. Who said elbow pasta has the market cornered on baked macaroni?
Additional Flavor Mix-In Ideas for Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe:
- Bacon: This wouldn't be my site if I didn't immediately offer bacon as an option.
- Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese: I use either fresh (for more of a punch) or pickled jalapeños, bacon, and 8 ounces cream cheese cut into larger cubes and dotted on top.
- Tex Mex Mac and Cheese: Swap the mozzarella for pepper jack. Add in a can of diced chilis (4 ounces) and roasted corn. Also add 1/2 teaspoon more cayenne powder, 2 teaspoons cumin and 2 teaspoons chili powder.
- Italian Mac and Cheese: Add in 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil and minced garlic (3 cloves) to the butter mixture in the beginning. Swap the sharp cheddar for white cheddar cheese and top with shredded Parmesan cheese in addition to the white cheddar cheese.
Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
- Yield: 12 Servings
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Course: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
- Author: Sabrina Snyder
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons powdered mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 6 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese
- 4 ounces mozzarella
- 12 ounces sharp cheddar divided
Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Shred the cheeses, keeping 2 cups of the cheddar off to the side for the topping.*
- Cook the pasta two minutes shy of the instructions, rinse and let cool. (We don't want the extra starch of the water making the mac and cheese too thick)
- Add the butter to a large stockpot and melt on medium-low heat.
Add the flour, mustard, cayenne and paprika and whisk together until fully combined, cook for an additional 15 seconds.
- Add the milk slowly while whisking to keep the mixture well combined.
Add in the salt and pepper and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat.
Remove 1 cup of the milk mixture and let cool for a 3-5 minutes in the refrigerator in a larger glass measuring cup or bowl.
- Add the egg to the cooled milk and whisk it well until fully combined.
- Turn the heat on the pot back on to medium-low.
- Slowly pour the egg and milk mixture into the rest of the milk while whisking very well.**
- Add in the Monterey jack, mozzarella and 1 cup of the sharp cheddar and whisk until combined.
- Add the cooled macaroni back into the pot and toss with the cheese sauce.
- Pour into a 9x13 baking dish and top with the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes, uncovered.
Recipe Notes
* I use blocks of cheese for my mac and cheese because shredded cheese is coated in a powder that prevents the cheese from sticking to each other. This also results in cheese that may not melt as fully and result in as creamy of a texture as we'd like.
** Removing the cup of milk, cooling, then adding in the egg allows for us to temper the egg which prevents it from immediately scrambling in the hot milk mixture.
Nutrition Information
Yield: 12 Servings, Amount per serving: 485 calories, Serving Size: 1 , Calories: 485g, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Cholesterol: 91mg, Sodium: 734mg, Potassium: 302mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 990g, Calcium: 473g, Iron: 1.2g
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"Sacralism - often called Constantinianism"I was thinking about some recent SI posts where professing christians are railing on president Obama and how he is destroying america. That shows the people involved are caught up in the affairs of the world and do not have a pilgrim mindset. To them, there kingdom (america) is coming under attack by those nasty muslims/communists/liberals/fill in the blank so they must protect their kingdom(america).They get angry when people talk like I am because, to them, I am attacking their kingdom (america). They have the wrong kingdom.
Let me say it another way.I rail that patriotic idolatry is coming into the church and it is wrong. I say this because my concern is Gods kingdom. They get angry at me for this and call me names in other threads.Yet the very same will rail against president Obama. Its not my railing that they are against - it all comes to where our allegiance is. The first group are upset that their kngdom (america) is coming under attack by muslims/liberals/etc. The second group are upset that their kingdom (of God) is coming under attack by the first group by way of patriotic idolatry. Both groups are defending the kingdom they cherish in their hearts.
Jim said, "as an american citizen i do find that people become extremely offended when someone tries to speak the truth about america and her counterfeit-israel."It's a little hard to tell where the comment from Andrew Strom's forum finishes, Jim, but in any case I agree with you.And I know you will take a lot of flak for it. This is an extremely sensitive issue; there is so much misunderstanding over this whole matter of who is "Israel" and who isn't-- with people who love the Lord on both sides of the issue.The answer lies in a thorough and enlightened understanding of the New Covenant.At the same time I don't think it's wrong to be patriotic for the country we live in-- within limits defined and governed by our patriotism to the heavenly Zion. What I mean is, I live in Canada. And I love Canada. But I am broken hearted over Canada theses days. I hate some of the things she has sold herself to.I agree with you that "no one with sense" should be defending America (or Canada) these days. But we should be making intercession (as Abraham did when he got the news of Sodom's pending destruction). ...We love the nations we live in. But ultimately as Christians (whether Jew or Gentile) our citizenship is in Heaven-- in the heavenly Zion. Here we have no continuing city. Jerusalem which is above is our "mother-land," if I can use that word (Gal. 4.26). Israel-- the heavenly Israel-- is our homeland. This is where our inheritance lies. And they that say such things confess they are strangers and pilgrims in the earth, regardless of what country they sojourn in.I am thankful to read that, though they be despised in the earth, God says He is not ashamed to be acknowledged as the God of those who make such a claim. "For He hath prepared for them a City" (Heb. 11.14-15). Allan Halton
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"To them, there kingdom (america) is coming under attack by those nasty muslims/communists/liberals/fill in the blank so they must protect their kingdom(america)."The ultimate end of this is a young christian putting on a uniform and going to war for his kingdom (america) to protect her interests (oil among the top) against her perceived enemies. Where Christ called us to lay down our lives to reach the world with the Gospel - american jesus calls his followers to lay down their lives to reach her perceived enemies with a bullet. My heart is broken within me over this. It all starts with the brainwashing of the christian right, subtle hatred towards democrats, muslims, homosexuals... fear mongering, hatred, lies, corporate greed... "god" bless america. Its the greatest kingdom most church members will ever be a part of.
When I first read the thread title my response was: "Of course it can, anything can be an idol even the best of things."
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"It's a little hard to tell where the comment from Andrew Strom's forum finishes, Jim, but in any case I agree with you."Sorry for the confusion brother/sister. The original comment was all copy-pasted from the old revival school site. None of it was me writing.In Christ -jim
I was impressed by Richard Wurmbrand response when Russia invaded Romania. He saw it as a opportunity for the Kingdom of God. So, being wise as a serpent and harmless as a dove, he outfitted children with Christian tracts and let them go out into the streets to give them to the Russian soldiers. He mentioned that the Russian soldiers loved little children and they eagerly took the tracts. I am brushing up on my spanish so that I can share the Gospel with the illegal immigrants from Mexico and other South American countries. More and more Indians (from India) are coming to America and of course Muslims. I don't have to go to other countries since God is bringing them to me. Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Rosicrucians (from Iran), etc, etc. These are all opportunities the Lord is giving us to reach people we would never have had a chance to reach with the Good News. Pilgrim
Remember the Lord's and His Apostles' conduct while on earth? Israel was occupied by a foreign army and they did not resist (protest or fight in the flesh). "My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight".What will American Christians do if their country is ever occupied? I already know what many who name the name of Jesus would do. They would pick up arms and fight flesh and blood in the name of Jesus Christ. May the Lord help us all to see Him and to know Him. Pilgrim
"What will American Christians do if their country is ever occupied?"Our country can never be occupied but by blood bought soldiers of our king - for our country is not of this world! Amen."I already know what many who name the name of Jesus would do. They would pick up arms and fight flesh and blood in the name of Jesus Christ. "Just look at what is happening in the churches today. We have no draft, yet christians are commended for joining ceasers army and going over to the desert to shoot and kill. They are applauded when they come back home during service and this is just a percieved threat (propogated by the military industrial complex) that we are dealing with - all muslims are bomb making boogey men type mentality. I do not write this against those who have served in the military - but against the whole rotten stinking system that leads us away from Christ and HIS kingdom that is not of this world.In Him -Jim
Pilgrim writes....."Remember the Lord's and His Apostles' conduct while on earth? Israel was occupied by a foreign army and they did not resist (protest or fight in the flesh). "My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight".It is interesting who did fight the occupiers, Barrabas for one. And who did the multitude clamor for when they had the choice? Pilate laid before the crowd, a zealot or Jesus. They of course chose Barrabas. I wonder who the crowd would choose today? (rhetorical question)........ bro Frank


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If you're every bit as fascinated with the composition of your favourite team's roster as you are their on-ice performance, then it's the most wonderful time of the year. We're just nine days out from the NHL trade deadline. It's about to get real.
Were I writing this a month ago, this is where I imagine I'd set the bar for an inactive deadline not entirely dissimilar from last year's. What a difference a couple of weeks can make. The Canucks have moved, if ever so slightly, from their unshakeable position of unwillingness to ask players to waive no-trade protection. They seem, at the very least, open to it as a possibility; the players themselves, too.
Regardless of how much the Canucks accomplish at this year's deadline, it's shaping up to be every bit as compelling as last season's. Is Vancouver a seller? Perhaps a buyer? Do they do nothing at all? Let's dive in and see where the Canucks stand going into this most crucial period.
Areas of Need
It goes without saying that a team so porous defensively and toothless offensively as Vancouver could stand to improve in a few areas. By definition, the Canucks have many needs. What they shouldn't do is try to fix them overnight with a quick fix deadline move. To the Canucks' credit, it doesn't sound like they've any intention of doing so either. By all accounts, buying isn't an option.
The biggest area of need is a Sedin twin succession plan — stop me if you've heard that before. That's not something Vancouver can fix overnight, but if they accrue enough draft picks, maybe they have a chance? Canucks general manager Jim Benning seems to have nailed the middle rounds of the draft, so I'd like to see him do everything possible to set himself up with a full quiver of picks.
For the Canucks, it's not so much about what they need concerning concrete demands. It's about how desperately they need to squeeze every last ounce of value from this lineup as they can for assets towards the future. The Canucks need, above all else, to approach this deadline as sellers. Everything else will fall into place.
The Market
The Canucks aren't buyers at this year's deadline. I just can't stress that enough. Every credible source from local to national media members alike indicates as much. There's no need to worry about them reaching into the rental market.
I don't think that necessarily means they won't try to make a trade in a similar vein to the ones that brought Markus Granlund and Sven Baertschi into the fold. Whether they can or not is another question entirely. Then one has to wonder if anyone is even worth the trouble.
Perhaps the Canucks have some level of interest in the Ottawa Senators forward Curtis Lazar. The once highly-touted prospect has fallen out of favour with Guy Boucher, and he's been on the block for much of the season as a result. Then again, Lazar would require protection in the upcoming expansion draft. That, and it's very much a legitimate question of whether he's genuinely worth the trouble. Colour me skeptical.
Beyond that, we've heard the Canucks connected to a pair of young Colorado Avalanche forwards, too. Just last off-season Jason Botchford reported that the Canucks might have interest in Gabriel Landeskog, back when his availability wasn't so well-known. Pundits have drawn the connection to Matt Duchene since.
I am, again, skeptical of whether that's a deal worth making. The Canucks would have to spend serious capital and perhaps put another mortgage on their future to foot the bill if they opt for this route. Is that in their best interest? Maybe, but probably more so in the short than long-term.
The Canucks have three prominent players that hold value going into the deadline. Beyond that, it's relatively slim pickings. It could be worse — that's more than they went into last year's deadline holding. Let's break it all down.
Jannik Hansen:
Contract: Expires 2017/18 at $2.5-million per season
The Canucks have to move no other player as desperately as they do Hansen. They simply cannot afford to push this past the regular season and risk a deal not materializing or taking pennies on the dollar as opposing teams take advantage of the Canucks sticky expansion situation.
Ryan Biech wrote about the Hansen predicament not long ago. He had this to say on the Canucks and how to best manage their asset.
For a team like the Vancouver Canucks, moving Hansen at the trade deadline is a logical move when looking at the long-term picture. They cannot afford to lose a player like Hansen, Granlund or Baertschi for nothing. Their window won't suddenly open next year where Hansen will provide a significant boost in the last year of his deal.
In regards to the expansion draft, waiting until after the season just makes it that much harder to solve a problem that is so clearly apparent.
Hansen has been a great contributor to the Canucks for many years. He was a huge part of the Canucks making their run to the Stanley Cup final in 2011, but that was almost six years ago. At some point, it's time to move on, and that time has come for the Canucks.
In that same article, Biech went on to reference deals for similarly valued players at the deadline and surmised the Canucks could secure a return that, at the very least, includes two second round picks. If the Canucks can get anything close to that, it's a win.
Of course, Hansen has a modified no-trade clause in his contract. If the Canucks want to move Hansen, they'll request an eight-team list of his choosing and have to work within those parameters. If Hansen hands them a list with only non-playoff teams like Radim Vrbata at last year's deadline, then that could prove tricky.
Alexandre Burrows:
Contract: Expires 2016/17 at $4.5-million cap hit and $2.5-million in actual salary
Alex Burrows is an interesting name ahead of the deadline. This is especially so when one considers the Canucks gave serious consideration to a buyout at the end of last season. To think, he's been an effective member of the Canucks second line; a player Benning's considered critical to Sven Baertschi and Bo Horvat's development.
Several teams have been connected to Burrows. The Montreal Canadiens are rumoured to have interest, along with the New York Rangers. Both teams are annual contenders, and Burrows is exactly the type of player every team could benefit from having in their lineup for that kind of hockey.
Because Burrows' contract is back-diving, he'll have value right across the board. Small market teams won't be scared off by his high cap charge because the hard cash owed isn't prohibitive by any means. That will be especially true if the Canucks show a willingness to eat salary to facilitate a deal, or perhaps, make a deal better for them.
Alex Burrows: "Deep down in my heart, I want to make the playoffs with this team. If something else happens, we'll think about it."
— Canucks Now (@CanucksNow) February 14, 2017
While it doesn't sound like Burrows has any real desire to move on from the Canucks, it sounds like he might be, at the very least, willing to work with them to find a fit elsewhere. One can only hope the Canucks take Burrows up on that offer at some point.
Ryan Miller:
Contract: Expires 2016/17 at $6-million per season
If the Canucks can find a way to deal Ryan Miller at this year's deadline, it will be an absolute masterpiece. Not because Miller is terrible. Not by any means. He's playing like a high-end starter, and one could reasonably argue he's the only reason the Canucks are even remotely close to playoff contention. It's just he's 36-years-old, has limited no-trade protection and costs $6-million.
I wonder if the league sees Miller as someone who can lead the charge in the playoffs as a workhorse or just as a high-end backup — in a similar way to how they viewed James Reimer at last year's deadline. That will play a role in determining his interest and what kind of return the Canucks can expect. Frankly, I think they're looking at a Reimer type of return, in the mid-to-late round pick range.
Complicating matters will be Miller's no-trade protection. Miller can submit a list of five teams he'd be willing to waive his no-trade clause to join. Given Miller's desire to remain on the West Coast so as to keep close to his wife Noureen DeWulf, that list could be comprised entirely of Californian teams. How many of those teams need a goaltender? Much less a $6-million goaltender with durability concerns that most likely envision as a 1B.
Moving Miller will prove difficult. Perhaps the Ducks could see Miller as a useful plan B. They acquired Jonathan Bernier last season, but he's struggled to date to find his game in Anaheim. Bernier's currently sporting a .908 at even strength. If the Canucks are serious about moving Miller, I'd call the Ducks post-haste.
Luca Sbisa:
Contract: Expires 2017/18 at $3.6-million per season
I didn't think there would be much of a market for Luca Sbisa at this year's deadline, but in a world where Michael Stone can land a third-round pick, anything is possible. If the Canucks are serious about moving Sbisa at this year's deadline (and we've heard nothing to indicate that's the case), then there could be a market for him after all.
That would represent a stark departure from last off-season, when reports abound of the Canucks desire to get out from under Sbisa's contract and the non-existent market for his services. Then again, Sbisa's had his first none-terrible season as a Canuck. I'm not saying he's necessarily been good. He played well enough until about late-November. Other than that, though, he's looked like a passable third pair defenceman at the best of times. There's value for those at this time of year, though.
How much remains to be seen. Whichever team commits to Sbisa will have to consider ramifications beyond this season and how they impact the complexion of their roster. Sbisa is signed for next season and would require protection from the expansion draft.
If the Canucks can get anything for Sbisa, that's a small victory for Benning and co. Don't get too excited about the return. Think a fifth-round pick.
Jordan Subban:
Contract: Expires 2017/18 at $755,000 NHL cap hit (RFA)
If the Canucks can pull off a move similar to their Markus Granlund acquisition last season, Jordan Subban is the ammunition to accomplish as much. It doesn't seem like the Canucks are terribly keen on Subban. Don't get the sense the current regime ever was, though.
To be fair, there are significant defensive warts to Subban's game. The concerns on Pat Quinn Way aren't unfounded. This isn't just a Benning-thing, either. Comets head coach Travis Green has healthy scratched Subban three times this season and moved him off the first unit power play.
I just wonder how much value Subban actually has. Everyone sees the warts apparent in his game. Even his biggest fans and you can probably count me among them. He's an intriguing prospect to be sure, and I tend to think he has the tools to make the NHL. Whether a team thinks they can unlock that potential is the big question here.
Honourable Mentions: Erik Gudbranson, Jake Virtanen, Alexander Edler, Jack Skille, Michael Chaput, Philip Larsen, Alex Biega and Jacob Markstrom
According to www.CapFriendly.com, the Canucks have $1.75-million cap space. If you account for Long Term Injured Reserve, that number grows to $4.35-million. The Canucks only have 46 of their 50 salaried player contract slots used — perhaps we'd be better served assuming they're only willing to use two of those, given the possibility of Adam Gaudette or Brock Boeser signing an Entry-Level Contract at season's end.
The Canucks currently hold five draft picks going into this year's draft, which is a low mark for a team of Vancouver's quality. They dealt their fifth-round selection to the Edmonton Oilers for Philip Larsen (can become a fourth-round pick if Larsen finishes the season at a .3 point per game pace with a minimum of 42 games) and their sixth-round pick as a part of the deal that landed them Emerson Etem last season.
That number might be artificially low, though. There's still the deadline to consider. Also, the Canucks could be in line to receive the Columbus Blue Jackets second-round pick as compensation for John Tortorella.
Vancouver enters this off-season with $55.1-million committed to 27 standard player contracts. They have to re-sign Bo Horvat, Erik Gudbranson and Nikita Tryamkin, which says nothing of the Miller-size hole in net that they'll have to fill and odds and ends of their roster elsewhere. Unfortunately, I don't think the Canucks can take on much in the way of bad contracts at this year's deadline.
The Canucks can't suffer a repeat of last year's deadline (or even the one before, truthfully). At some point, Benning needs to bite the bullet and begin the rebuild in earnest. That means securing futures whenever possible and cutting ties with ageing veterans to do so.
While Burrows and Hansen may not want to move, they seem, at the very least, open to the idea. That should be enough to move the Canucks to action. It's not like they've set a strong precedent with no-trade clauses before. They moved Kevin Bieksa and Jason Garrison when they had one. Make no mistake about it; they asked Dan Hamhuis to waive, too.
The focus needs to shift to three or four years from now. The way Benning's drafted with the Canucks, the deadline can have a profound impact on their ability to get out of this organizational downswing faster and better than how they currently project.


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Mr. Achal Bakeri is the Chairman and Managing Director of Symphony Limited. He leads the management of critical organizational functions such as corporate strategy, international growth opportunities and people development. He is an Architect and has studied Master of Business Administration from University of Southern California. Mr. Bakeri has 32 years of experience in varied fields, including construction, exports, manufacturing and design development. Under his guidance and leadership, Symphony has established its position as the largest manufacturer of air coolers in the world.


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Quality children's story book & Webbing
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1. If you were to choose choose one of the interest topics below. How would you locate a quality children's story book that is about the topic you have chosen and create a web based on the book using at least 4 learning centers in your development of ideas.
2. How would you include a listing of vocabulary words that would emerge from this theme, and several open-ended questions you could ask to stimulate critical thinking. What kind of possible field trips or visitors would you have to your classroom that would support the theme.
3. Can this assignment be as a webbing diagram, or, can you make category headings: each learning center, vocabulary words, critical thinking questions, filed trips/visitors (etc.) and listing of your ideas under each heading. do some really good brainstorming for ideas with this assignment!
Here is your choice of topics (choose one):
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Kid's Foot Locker brings kids the coolest shoes and clothing from big brands like Nike, Adidas, and Jordan so they can enjoy their favorite sports and activities. Discover new styles designed for boys and girls like performance runners available from $39.99.
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Fairtech was founded 20 years ago before SEO was something businesses needed to worry about. Our Founder Patrik Muhlematter started Fairtech after growing the traffic of his scuba diving portal to over 1 million visitors a year (that's 70,000 per month). This caused the Scuba platform to feature in every search for the industry.
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1997 BMW 7 Series 740IL 4dr Sdn LWB
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1997 BMW 7 Series
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Driver Air Bag
Power Door Locks
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Fog Lamps
Cell Phone Hookup
Heated Mirrors
Side Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag
Active Suspension System
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Tilt Wheel
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Dual Zone AC
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Heated Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Rear Window Defroster
Power Windows
Sound System
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Other Features
Navigation System
Standard equipment
4.4L DOHC EFI 32 valve V8 engine
5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC)
Rear wheel drive
Electronic engine-management system w/adaptive knock control, 1-touch starting
All season traction
Double-pivot strut-type front suspension w/forged aluminum lower arms, variable diameter coil springs
4-link integral rear suspension
Twin-tube front/rear gas-pressure shock absorbers
Front anti-roll stabilizer bar
235/60HR16 all-season SBR tires
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Full-use spare tire w/alloy wheel
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Hello friends!
Well, it is an ugly, rainy fall day here in mid-Michigan. It's too bad because the leaves have reached their color peak. We need a bright, sunny day to appreciate them, but instead there is lots of rain and wind in the forecast, which means they'll likely all just fall and blow off the trees.
Took Logan to school today with a little friend. We found a woolly bear caterpillar on Wednesday evening and he's been living in Logan's little bug box the past few days, eating leaves and pooping. We'll probably snap a few photos of him after school today and then release him to go about his business outside. The kids are studying insects in school this month and are encouraged to bring in bugs to look at, and then release.
Spent some time last night on the couch with Jordan. He cried at about 2, I got up, popped him on the boob and laid us down and fell asleep. Woke up around 5 TOTALLY kinked up from sleeping in a weird position to keep baby from falling off the couch. Put him in his crib and went to our room only to find Logan in bed with my Hubby. Guess it was Sleep With Your Kids night at our house!
I am on my way to cloth diapering. I bought a set of pre-folds at Wal-Mart yesterday and figure if I don't like them, I can just use them as doublers in other diapers. I also am getting a few different diapers and covers from etsy to try out. I will be reviewing the different ones I try. I also want to order a couple better-known brands, like Fuzzi Bunz and Bum Genius because I've heard good things about them from several people. Just trying to decide if I should go with all-in-ones or fitted ones. I would like to try the Gro-Baby disposable liner ones for travel as well.
As far as money goes, it's seeming quite expensive to get rolling, but I figure if I use each diaper 20 times, it will have paid for itself as far as what it would cost to use disposables. Since I'm not getting a TON of diapers, I imagine I will reach that 20-use mark quite quickly.
NOTE: The above statement clearly indicates WHY I went into writing as a profession and NOT anything involving mathematics.
The correction: If I use each diaper 80 TIMES, it will pay for itself. That's based on a 40-pack of disposables costing about $10, and a cloth diaper costing about $20. Therefore a cloth diaper costs about as much as two packs of disposables, so therefore, in terms of cost, one cloth diaper = 80 disposable diapers. I don't know why I said 20. I am so math-dumb.
Carry on.
As far as bedtime, I will probably still use a disposable, since Jordan wets a lot in his sleep.
Sorry about all the cloth diapering talk lately! You'll just have to bear with me as I make this transition.
You wouldn't think that something so simple would cause so much confusion, but there are so many more options out there now than there were when I was cloth diapered. My mom needed flat diapers, pins and some rubber pants to cover them. That's all there was! Now there are flat, prefold, all-in-one, fitted, pocket, hemp, fleece, cotton, organic cotton, wool, bamboo, Zorb, PUL, velcro, pins, Snappis, this color, that print, and so on. SO MUCH TO DECIDE!
It's Friday! Logan's last day of soccer is tomorrow. Thank goodness, because the weather has been CRAP the past few times and it might be so tomorrow as well. Hubby will be working on the bathroom this weekend and will hopefully get us a functioning tub at least. That will be so nice!
So, anyway, it will be a busy weekend around here, but that's what life is all about!
Fitness-wise, I would have liked to get up and do a DVD this morning, but it just didn't happen. I was too tired. Everyone was, I guess, because I had to PRY Logan out of bed for school. I'll go to the gym tonight, though, for a workout (probably weights) and a shower.
Lots to do around the house today. Hopefully I can make a dent!
Have a great day everyone!
Friday, October 23, 2009
A dreary Friday!
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Relaxing massage focuses attention on rebalancing body and spirit through acupuncture channels.
Energy - Qi- flows through the body's energy channels transmitting life to the cells, resulting in a refreshed and harmonious organism.
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The goal of this project is to use the We Are Water MN exhibit and their technical knowledge in relationship-building and storytelling to increase community capacity for sustainable watershed management in the Cannon River, Cedar River, Mississippi-Headwaters, Mississippi-Grand Rapids, Mississippi-Twin Cities, Red Lake River, Rum River and St. Louis River watersheds.
The goal of this project is to construct, calibrate, and validate five Hydrologic Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) watershed models. The outcome will be HSPF models that can readily be used to provide information to support conventional parameter TMDLs. These models will generate predicted output timeseries for hydrology, sediment, nutrients, and dissolved oxygen which are consistent with available sets of observed data.
The goal of this project is to continue and finalize HSPF watershed model construction and complete the calibration/validation process.
The goal of this project is to refine the segmentation, extend the simulation period, and recalibrate an existing Hydrologic Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) watershed model for the Rum River Watershed.
This project will focus on Watershed Restoration and Protetion Strategy (WRAPS) and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) report development for the Rum River Watershed, which includes Mille Lacs Lake (the second largest lake in Minnesota) and the Rum River of which Mille Lacs Lake is the headwaters. The project will produce a plan that partners and citizens will be able to implement, a framework for citizen engagement, and a set of watershed management activities that will achieve water quality standards for all impairments within the watershed.
The purpose of the project is to collect data to represent the ambient condition of the lakes and streams of the Rum River Watershed within Mille Lacs, Isanti and Sherburne Counties that is needed to determine if thresholds set to protect designeated uses, such as aquatic recreation and aquatic life, are being met .


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4 pink grapefruit
9 oz (250 g) honey
1 ¼ cups (250 g) sugar
½ oz (15 g) fresh ginger
Grate zest of one grapefruit
Remove flesh of 4 grapefruit and pull off all skins from pulp
Grate ginger very finely
Blanch zest
Boil water in pan over high heat
Scald zest in water for 3 min
Cool in cold water and drain
Chop zest very finely
Pour honey and sugar into a pan or preserving pan over moderate heat.
Bring sugar and honey mixture to a boil without stirring until sugar crystals are fully dissolved.
Add grated ginger, grapefruit pulp and grapefruit zest.
Crystallize over low heat for 30 to 40 min until mixture thickens.
This preserve never thickens a whole lot.
The consistency you're looking for is between marmalade and jam.
Pour into previously sterilized glass jars.
You can use this preserve in many of the sauces prepared to accompany poultry
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