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This Week In Idaho Politics
|Poll shows big support for background checks on gun sales in Idaho
By Bob Bernick, Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor
By a huge majority, Idahoans want to have background checks on all gun sales in the state, a recent Idaho Politics Weekly poll shows....
|Introducing the 'liberal' Butch Otter
By Chuck Malloy, Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor
It's not surprising to see the Idaho Freedom Foundation's Wayne Hoffman lashing out at Gov. Butch Otter for promoting a "liberal agenda." But not everyone is so quick to mention "Butch Otter" and "liberal" in the same sentence....
|Legislators represent the people, not themselves
By Steve Taggart, Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor
Last week, the Idaho House State Affairs Committee held a disturbing hearing that illustrated that some Idaho legislators don't understand that they represent the people of Idaho, not themselves....
|Why allow people from "sh__hole countries" into the United States?
By Jim Jones
The president recently posed the question of why people from, shall we politely say, crapper countries should be allowed into the U.S. Before answering, I should disclose that my ancestors were all from crapper countries--Germany, Scotland, Wales and...
|Guest opinion: The end of Obamacare in Idaho is here
By Lt. Governor Brad Little
When President Trump signed into law the removal of the individual mandate, many Idahoans were no longer forced to purchase overpriced insurance....
|Guest opinion: Democrats own businesses - and have character
By Rep. Mat Erpelding, Idaho House Democratic Leader
Rep. Brent Crane recently told Chuck Malloy of Idaho Politics Weekly, " A lot of folks on the Democratic side of the aisle are not small business owners, so they don't understand it. A lot of them work for a bureaucracy or a government agen...
|Guest opinion: Another milestone to protect the unborn
By Congressman Raul Labrador
Since abortion was legalized across America, almost 60 million babies have been denied the most fundamental of all human rights the right to life....
|Guest opinion: How to enjoy a trip to the nation's capital
By Sen. Mike Crapo
Washington, D.C., is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, and that isn't surprising as there is so much to see and do, most of it free to the public. ...
|Campaign roundup: Balukoff, Ahlquist, Labrador issue statements
By Idaho Politics Weekly staff
Balukoff Calls on Lawmakers to Repeal Idaho's Sales Tax on Groceries....
|Press release: Groeschl appointed Idaho Lands acting director
By Press Release
The State Board of Land Commissioners (Land Board) has appointed State Forester David Groeschl as acting director of the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL)....
|Majority of Idahoans say Trump's foreign policy is making America safer
By Bob Bernick, Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor
By a bare majority, Idahoans believe GOP President Donald Trump's foreign policy is making the United States safer, a new Idaho Politics Weekly poll finds....
|Governor, lawmakers at odds on tax cuts
By Chuck Malloy, Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor
If Senate President Pro Tem Brent Hill of Rexburg were in the U.S. Senate, he probably would have voted for the controversial Republican-charged tax reform bill that was signed by President Trump....
Political Calendar Highlights
See our full political calendar.
Idaho Chamber Alliance Chamber Days at the Legislature
When: Monday, Jan 22 to Tuesday, Jan 23, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: The Grove Hotel, 245 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID
Speaker topics will include career technical education, tourism/recreation, as well as the usual updates on leglisative issues. More info including schedule and registation here.
Kootenai County Republican Party Meeting
When: Tuesday, Jan 23, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Kootnai County Administration Building, 451 N Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID
More info.
Northwest Fest Salmon Feast Fundraiser
When: Friday, Jan 26, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Eagles Lodge Ballroom, 209 Sherman Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID
The Northwest Fest Salmon Feast is a Family Promise of North Idaho Benefit. FPNI provides shelter, meals, and counseling to families dealing with homelessness. This critical local program relies on financial contributions to make this work possible. The benefit dinner and silent auction will help to raise these needed funds. More info and tickets here.
To submit events to the Idaho Politics Weekly calendar please use our contact form here.
Idaho Headlines
Idaho's PERSI the 'envy' of most other state pension plans (Spokesman-Review)
Hemming, hawing, and truck registration fees (Spokesman-Review)
She went to the hospital for mental illness. She ended up charged with 2 felonies. (Idaho Statesman)
GOP candidates for governor share visions for state, Magic Valley at Twin Falls forum (Times-News)
Survey shows Magic Valley residents favor grocery tax cuts, feel public schools could improve (Times-News)
Marty Trillhaase: Still waiting on Ahlquist to explain his slogan (Lewiston Tribune)
Democrat Balukoff optimistic about chances (Lewiston Tribune)
Trump Administration Moves To Delist Canada Lynx In Idaho, Other Northern States (Boise State Public Radio)
Draft Bill Would Drop Idaho Faith Healing Protections (Boise State Public Radio)
GOP front-runners gather in Blaine County for candidates forum (Mountain Express)
Balukoff criticizes GOP leadership in campaign for governor (Mountain Express)
Mormons, Protestants give Trump highest approval ratings (State Journal)
Amid pushback, Darigold granted tax break (Press-Tribune)
One gov candidate supports Otter's overall approach, others offer alternative paths (Idaho Freedom Foundation)
Idaho ag department seeks eight new positions in its budget (Capital Press)
Idaho Legislature has full slate of ag bills (Capital Press)
Lawmakers kill bill aimed to clear up evaluations confusion (Idaho Education News)
State Board signs off on Otter's higher ed 'CEO' proposal (Idaho Education News)
IDP data director resigns after domestic battery charge (Idaho Reports)
National Headlines
GOP bouncing back in 2018 polls after tax cuts (Axios)
Was Lynch coordinating with Comey in the Clinton investigation? (The Hill)
Senator says FBI lost crucial texts tied to Clinton probe (Reuters)
More texts turned over from FBI agent taken off Mueller team (Associated Press)
Richest one percent made 82% of wealth created last year (AFP)
Obama Mocked Trump's Political Ambitions. Trump Spent His First Year Dismantling Obama's Legacy (Daily Caller)
Pence arrives in Israel as Trump's Jerusalem move reverberates (AFP)
Jordan's king tells Pence U.S. must rebuild trust after Jerusalem decision (Reuters)
Day 3 of government shutdown ends with no deal; vote pushed to Monday (NBC News)
As federal shutdown continues, states bail out Lady Liberty, Grand Canyon (Washington Post)
Could Amazon's new headquarters flip the presidential vote in a swing state? (Washington Post)


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As far as freebies on this one, thus far there is one freebie model announced and unlocked, but it requires a bid of $95 to get it. Other than that, while the models seem appropriately priced, this isn't a "giveaway kickstarter"- this is a company trying to increase their line and get start up funds. I'm sure as it goes along there will be more rolled out, but if you want to back this, don't expect it to be a Reaper/Mantic style kickstarter with the "free model of the day" unveiled regularly. If you're looking for a "buy one get two free" Kickstarter, this isn't your bus stop. However, if you're looking for an original Kickstarter for some truly inventive feminine models of the highest quality, this is definitely one to pledge on. A bunch of our regular readers and contributors are already talking about this one, and I know MBG has been really big on their products of late, and that man knows quality when he sees it.
Will this continue to skyrocket and surpass the mythical $1M mark? Will it peter out and basically limp along for thirty days having blasted its gas all on a whirlwind one night stand? I guess we'll all have to keep out eyes peeled to find out!
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Make sure your exterior hose bibs have the hose disconnected. Sprinkler systems need to be winterized and the lines need to be drained as well, not just shut off.
The reason for this, as water freezes it expands, the pipes have no extra room in them thus the frozen water heads back in the pipes into the basement, thus causing pipes to burst. Let me tell you that is not only costly it is a MESS as well!
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Different subnets for different common names
Hello, I'm using pfsense 2.0.1 to create an openvpn server for several clients (all clients are ubuntu boxes), the thing is that the boxes are gouped by clients and boxes belonging to client A should not be able to ping/reach boxes of client B
so I thought to group clients by common name and use the client override option to assign different subnets to each group. I do not know if there are easier options to achieve the goal, if there are please share it with me, now about the configuration:
on my main server I set up
dev Tun (I dont think that I could have used bridge tap for different groups of subnet, am I mistaken?)
compression Lzo
Tunnel Network 10.7.0.0/16
Inter-client communication ON
Duplicate Connections ON
then on the override for the single certificate I set up:
Tunnel Network 10.7.1.0/24
the idea was to get subnet 10.7.1.0/24 for client A, subnet 10.7.2.0/24 for client B and so on each on with routes to only reach its own subnet, but with this setup each client gets the SAME IP address of 10.7.1.2, so I am clearly missing something, how do I setup STATIC IP clients for different subnets based on a different certificate? is it even possible? maybe I could use dhcp? ldap? if you think that there is a simpler solution to blind groups of clients from each other I'd be more than eager to listen to your ideas..
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Try setting ifconfig-push in cso for each client
See http://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/documentation/howto.html
Each pair of ifconfig-push addresses represent the virtual client and server IP endpoints. They must be taken from successive /30 subnets in order to be compatible with Windows clients and the TAP-Win32 driver. Specifically, the last octet in the IP address of each endpoint pair must be taken from this set:
[ 1, 2] [ 5, 6] [ 9, 10] [ 13, 14] [ 17, 18]
[ 21, 22] [ 25, 26] [ 29, 30] [ 33, 34] [ 37, 38]
[ 41, 42] [ 45, 46] [ 49, 50] [ 53, 54] [ 57, 58]
[ 61, 62] [ 65, 66] [ 69, 70] [ 73, 74] [ 77, 78]
[ 81, 82] [ 85, 86] [ 89, 90] [ 93, 94] [ 97, 98]
[101,102] [105,106] [109,110] [113,114] [117,118]
[121,122] [125,126] [129,130] [133,134] [137,138]
[141,142] [145,146] [149,150] [153,154] [157,158]
[161,162] [165,166] [169,170] [173,174] [177,178]
[181,182] [185,186] [189,190] [193,194] [197,198]
[201,202] [205,206] [209,210] [213,214] [217,218]
[221,222] [225,226] [229,230] [233,234] [237,238]
[241,242] [245,246] [249,250] [253,254]
ClientA1 10.7.1.5 10.7.1.6
ClientA2 10.7.1.9 10.7.1.10
ClientB1 10.7.2.5 10.7.2.6
ClientB2 10.7.2.9 10.7.2.10
Should be possible to deny inter-client communication with simple firewall rules.
no it doesnt work, at least not if I put the pushes in the advanced options because like I said they always get the same ip address (the last entry)
I should populate this directive in each ccd subdir for each client, this means to find the ccd subdir on freebsd and add manually the ip for each client.. and each time I have to add a client I must keep track of ips, normally I have hundreds of clients to connect so I dont guess it's viable
is it not possible to have openvpn always give a different /30 subnet without manually specifying each time the ip? since I am not worried about the rules that deny the interconnection between different subnets (like you said it's an easy thing to accomplish) my main issue is the assignation of different ip ranges for different common names..
maybe I could try changing the topology? could that not be demanded by the vpn to a dhcp server? there must be a way..
I tried to change the topology to a subnet one, so I configured the override with a blank tunnel network but with:
push "topology subnet"; push "ifconfig 10.7.1.1 255.255.255.0";
in the advanced box, but on the logs I see this:
PUSH: Received control message: 'PUSH_REPLY,route-gateway 10.7.0.1,topology subnet,ping 10,ping-restart 60,topology subnet,ifconfig 10.7.1.1 255.255.255.0,ifconfig 10.7.0.3 255.255.0.0'
it STILL gets the ifconfig from the server, ignoring the override, so I put the checkbox on the override setting "Server Definitions: Prevent this client from receiving any server-defined client settings." and here is what I get:
PUSH: Received control message: 'PUSH_REPLY,topology subnet,ifconfig 10.7.1.1 255.255.255.0,ifconfig 10.7.0.3 255.255.0.0'
AGAIN the ifconfig from the server!! why? I told the override to prevent the client from recieving any server settings why it's still pushing the ifconfig and why the client is eating it? the client should take the overridden ifconfig only..


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West Virginia's Grier to skip bowl game
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Grier revealed his decision in a statement Saturday morning, explaining that he is bypassing the bowl game in order to prepare for the 2019 NFL Draft.
Although a number of high-profile college players also are skipping bowl games for the season reason, Grier is the first quarterback to go that route. Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins, a Heisman Trophy finalist, said he will be in the Rose Bowl.
"After discussions with Jeanne and my family, and after receiving professional input, I have decided not to participate in our upcoming bowl game and focus on preparing myself and my family for what I hope is the next step in our journey," Grier said in the statement. "I want to thank Coach Holgorsen, Coach Spavital and all of our coaches for believing in me and, most importantly, to my teammates, who are now lifelong friends who taught me the true meaning of TEAM."
Grier, who guided West Virginia to an 8-3 overall mark and 6-3 record in the Big 12 during his senior season, received the backing of Mountaineers head coach Dana Holgorsen for his decision to skip the matchup versus Syracuse.
"Will and I spoke at length about the bowl game, and I am fully supportive of his decision to begin preparing for the NFL draft," Holgorsen said in a statement. "While we will miss him in Orlando, Will's commitment and service to WVU Football over the last three years will be talked about for many years to come. He led us with class, hard work and a willingness to learn, and set a high standard for his teammates."
A finalist for a number of high-profile awards, Grier threw for 3,864 yards and 37 touchdowns against only eight interceptions. He led the Big 12 with an average of 351.3 yards per game.
Grier concluded his college career with a magnificent performance in a 59-56 loss to Oklahoma. He threw for a career-high 539 yards while throwing for four touchdowns and rushing for another.
The NCAA's active leader with in passing yards per game (305.6), Grier had 71 touchdown passes in two seasons at West Virginia after transferring from Florida. He set a school record with 19 300-yard games.


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One months ago, OPPO launched a new K series of products line, K1 is the first product, the price of 1599 yuan.
Unlike everyone familiar with the R series, A series, the K series is mainly aimed at the online market, which is evident in the hardware configuration and pricing of K1. At the same time, the K1 is a mobile phone with enough "OPPO style", "water drop screen", gradient back cover, screen fingerprint and other popular features of the current smart phone, OPPO K1 has a lot of body. Let's take a look at this phone together.
"Water droplet screen",oled panel
OPPO K1 used the recently got particularly popular "water droplet screen" design.The top of the screen replaces the "bangs" with a continuous curve similar to the drop of water droplets. The cut display area is much smaller.
The 25 million megapixel front lens, handset, sensor and other necessary parts are located in the "water droplet" and the upper border area, not because of the reduction of free space at the top of the phone to interfere with the normal experience.
OPPO K1 's screen diagonal length (regardless of fillet cutting) is 6.4 inches, resolution 2340x1080 (fhd+), PPI is 402 ppi,oled material, supports 100% NTSC gamut, and the screen surface covers Corning fifth-generation Gorilla Glass.
Considering the pricing of K1, I thought its screen quality will shrink, but from the actual perception, OPPO K1 This screen is quite good, screen color style is still OPPO habit of the slight cool, display effect transparent, brightness is high enough, bright light even also has " Chicken Blood "mode, brightness can soar to nearly 600 ni, outdoor visibility excellent.
OPPO did not release K1 screen panel supplier, according to the display effect, K1 Ten with most domestic high-end models of the same file of Samsung AMOLED panel, is the same price is rare good screen.
On the control of the border around the screen, OPPO K1 did a good job, "chin" is not very narrow, but it is already very good. From the intuitive data, OPPO K1 official screen share (regardless of the box width) reached 91%, the same price of the first-class level.
Light-sensitive screen fingerprint
In addition to showing excellent quality, OPPO K1 has an important selling point on the front-screen fingerprints.
OPPO K1 uses a similar light-sensitive screen fingerprint technology, the principle is some like the screen camera, fingerprint recognition, OLED screen emitting light hit the surface of the finger, light reflected through the screen panel, through the lens module located below the screen panel hit on the screen fingerprint sensor, and then complete the collection of fingerprint features.
Similar to R17, OPPO K1 's light-sensitive screen fingerprints have been completed by Alipay and WeChat, so you don't have to worry about the use of screen fingerprints to influence the payment experience.
OPPO K1 Screen Fingerprint experience is also no problem, finger press after a little stop can complete the recognition. In the case of good light, face recognition based on the front camera can also be used at a faster rate.
With regard to the speed of screen fingerprints, I would say two more words here.
Although screen fingerprints in the cost, process difficulty is much higher than the traditional capacitive fingerprint, but in the existing technology, even the industry's fastest screen fingerprint, in the recognition speed is not comparable to capacitive fingerprint, many users in the screen fingerprint phone after the discovery of the so-called " Overturning "problem, most of the time and the user's expectations of high screen fingerprints are related.
So screen fingerprints are a "stunt"? That's not it. Comprehensive screen era, if you do not use screen fingerprints, the basic only after the fingerprint, and compared to the back, screen fingerprint in the Unlock experience (do not have to turn the phone over to find fingerprint position), appearance (do not use in the back cover hole) has a clear advantage, the overall view is still a significantly better choice.
When using screen fingerprints, you can use a few tips to improve the unlock experience, such as entering with a little effort and as much as possible to allow the finger area and fingerprint sensor full coverage, in the replacement or tear off the film when re-entered the fingerprint, in the unlock when used to the finger to stay a little bit.
Gradient 3D Rear Cover
OPPO K1 offers three colors of Brahma blue, mocha red and silver Green, all of which use a popular gradient, in which the feeling of the Brahma blue gradient becomes more pronounced, with most of the area on top blue and the next piece purplish red.
In addition to gradient, OPPO K1 also uses a condensation pattern design, to the light can see the vertical pattern, further improve the visual recognition degree.
OPPO K1 's frame and back cover are made of plastic, but OPPO says its surface uses an "innovative nano-grade IMT 3D injection molding process." The complex process of the name is still very effective in improving the surface texture, K1 look and touch will not have a cheap sense of plastic, especially the perception, almost the same as glass.
In my days of "naked running" use, OPPO K1 's back cover also did not appear obvious scratches, indicating that the back cover surface has a certain anti-scratching ability. Of course, after all, the material is in this, if afraid of scratching, or suggest that you give K1 to wear a mobile phone shell.
In addition, thanks to the rear cover material, OPPO K1 's fuselage weighs just 156 grams, the lightest phone I've used recently, and is 52 grams lighter than the IPhone XS Max. This weight, combined with a 7.4 mm thick arc design, makes the feeling of OPPO K1 on hand quite light and comfortable.
Balanced hardware configuration, Hyperboost engine
Configuration, OPPO K1 uses the Qualcomm Dragon 660 platform, but the main frequency is 1.95GHz, slightly lower than the common 2.2GHz, running memory has 4GB and 6GB optional, 64GB built-in storage, battery capacity of 3600 MA, charging port for Micro USB (5V 2A) , a 3.5 mm headphone hole is retained.
With a single look at the hardware, OPPO K1 is the mainstream but not the ultimate level, the highlight of K1 is that it is equipped with its own Hyper Boost engine, which enables more efficient use of hardware resources for better performance through more accurate and rapid system scheduling, and deep-optimized technology for game developers and upstream providers. With regard to the Hyper Boost engine, you can read our previous articles if you are interested.
In addition, OPPO with major mainstream game manufacturers, including the glory of the king, crossing the line of fire, wilderness Operations, Jedi survival: Stimulating the battlefield, Jedi survival: The whole army attack, QQ flying car and other 11 head games have been specially optimized.
In the actual experience, the King Glory is naturally stress-free, Jedi survival stimulates the battlefield in the default equilibrium, frame rate in the case, the same basically not many carton, experience is no worse than some valiant Dragon 710 model, compared to many valiant Dragon 660 models have a more obvious advantage, the effect of special optimization is obvious.
As for the life, the larger 3600 mah battery is enough to allow OPPO K1 to meet the heavy use of a full day, when the spare machine for two days is no problem. However, limited to positioning, OPPO K1 does not support fast charge, the standard charging head is 10W (5V 2A).
25 million front, 16 million rear
A good selfie is one of the selling points that OPPO phones have always had, and K1 is no exception.
The OPPO K1 Front camera sensor has 25 million pixels (expected to be Sony IMX576) and can identify 296 feature points on the face. Officials say that with the AI beauty algorithm, you can personalize the analysis of face information in milliseconds, and then intelligently match the most suitable beauty scheme for users.
In contrast, OPPO K1 's rear is slightly more common, the main camera is 16 million pixels, aperture F1.7, the secondary camera is 2 million pixels, used to record the depth of the data human image virtual.
Although the hardware is not outstanding, but the bottom of the OPPO camera optimization is still, RAW HDR (synthesized with uncompressed raw files), color refactoring (combined with AI recognition to enhance color performance), Ai portrait mode are preserved. In the case of good light, it is easier to use K1 to take out a good impression of the photo, focus speed, patchwork rate, automatic HDR judgment and other photo experience related parts are also doing well.
The following samples are taken using OPPO K1, without any later.
A comprehensive "popular" phone
OPPO K1 offers a choice of two storage specifications for 4GB+64GB and 6gb+128g, with official prices of 1599 yuan and 1799 yuan, respectively, and there may be some additional discounts for e-commerce channels.
Given the balanced performance of K1 in screen, configuration, life, photography, and so on, coupled with stylish design and the same grade of almost only screen fingerprints, if your budget is up and down 1500 yuan, OPPO K1 is still very worth considering.
But for OPPO, K1 also has a deeper layer of meaning.
Before this, although OPPO has a number of models online channels have achieved good sales, double 11, 618 and other e-commerce festival sales and sales on the list can often see OPPO name, but OPPO product definition is obviously more emphasis on the offline market, until the emergence of K1.
K1 is a OPPO for online channels specifically customized products, this "customization" in the product level has a lot of embodiment, the most representative is undoubtedly screen fingerprints. This is a huge appeal to online users but in the past basically only in the middle and high-end models can be seen on the characteristics, OPPO it directly used in the Thousand Yuan file K1, can be said to have come up with a lot of sincerity.
In the online market that values the configuration, the hardware in good faith is the basis for becoming a "bombshell", but the greater value of K1 to the user may lie in something other than the surface parameters.
On the K1, OPPO directly devolved with the flagship machine with the same specifications of the AI beauty front camera, features without any shrinkage of the Hyper Boost engine, and a number of thousands of machines choose to "quietly" replace the Corning Gorilla Screen Protection glass. For online consumers, these things may not be as intuitive as hardware parameters, but they can actually lead to a better experience.
And for the current already crowded thousand yuan online market, K1 reflects this "reconfiguration, also re-experience" of the idea may also be OPPO in addition to the product, to bring some additional thinking to the industry bar.


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High Density Rigid-Flex with Assy
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Other posts from our January blog series focused on new habits that will increase your productivity so you can grow your business:
Imagine this scenario. You're working on a big project for your business. You want to do an amazing job and you're spending a ton of time trying to get every little detail right. But as soon as you get one part of it just right, you notice something else that's not perfect. You fix it, and then notice another thing. And then another thing. Before you know it, you realize you've spent days or weeks trying to perfect a project instead of finishing it. Or even worse, you never have that realization, and so you continue the vicious perfection cycle. Have you been in a situation like this?
If so, don't worry because you're not alone. Like many people, I too suffer from sporadic cases of perfectionism. But there's a tip I heard recently that has helped me quite a bit: Done is better than perfect. Think about that for a moment...done is better than perfect. Hearing this phrase gave me an almost immediate sense of relief. I work hard to do the best I can for our company. But sometimes I find myself getting caught up in the tiniest of details. My perfectionism has caused me to get less work done, and in turn, create fewer results for our company. But now I use this phrase almost like a mantra when I'm getting too far into the weeds.
This doesn't mean you or I should do sloppy work. Rather, this means we don't need to spend countless hours trying to make perfect work. Imagine the project you're working on is a new marketing campaign to increase party sales. If you can complete the project on time (even if it isn't "perfect"), you can start getting results and revenue right away, tweaking your campaign as necessary. This seems a heck of a lot better than the alternative; spending extra hours or days to get the copy, or the colors, or the images, or anything "just right." What's the opportunity cost of the alternative? How many parties did you miss out on because you were waiting until the campaign was perfect? How many more productive things could you have done with the extra time you spent on the insignificant details.
Don't get me wrong, details can be very, very important. But don't let details and minutia prevent you from actually getting results. Results speak louder than perfectionism ever could. Results mean dollars. Results keep you in business.
So the next time you find yourself spending far too much time on a project, just say to yourself, "Done is better than perfect." Then you can finish work on time, see the results, and move on to more tasks that will help you grow your business.
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Note: The house at 347 Brunswick Avenue is real and was available for sale as of November 2003 through Sutton Group - Bayview Realty in Toronto.
A Merry Little Christmas
by Amanda Berendt
Copyright December 2003
The sun had just set over the tree lined street as the dark blue sedan pulled up in front of the suburban brick house. A man in his thirties stepped out and headed towards the house. The cool November wind billowed the long black coat he wore as he crossed the front lawn.
The heavyset woman waiting on the porch greeted him as he climbed the steps. "Mr. DeBrabant?" she asked holding out her right hand.
"Yes." He smiled, shaking her hand. "You must be the realtor. Please call me Nick."
She smiled a warm smile. "My name is Mary Phillips. I think this will suit your needs quite well. Should be go inside?"
Nick nodded and followed the woman as she unlocked the front door and stepped into the foyer.
Just inside the door a set of stairs led up to the second floor. Mary led him down the hallway, their shoes clicking on the hardwood floors. "In there is the living room." She said pointing to the right. "It has a lovely bay window and a working fireplace." Further on down the hallway she pushed open a swinging door to reveal a rather large kitchen. "All the appliances are brand new and that door over there leads to the basement." She pointed out a door in the corner of the room. "The previous owners converted part of it into a wine cellar."
Turning to the other side of the room, she continued. "The dining room is through there." she said nodding to the next room and consulting her listing. "There is a built-in china cabinet."
A few moments later, he was following her to the second floor. "There are three bedrooms up here. The master bedroom has a full attached bath and there is a second bathroom here at the top of the stairs."
Ten minutes later, after exploring each room upstairs, they stood on the front porch once more. "So is it what you're looking for?" Mary asked.
Nick nodded. "It's perfect. I'd like to make an offer."
Since he had made a quite generous offer, he wasn't surprised to receive a call from Mary at his hotel the next afternoon telling him he had gotten the house.
A week and a half after signing the papers for the house, Nick was back in New York packing his belongings and arranging for the move. This particular night found him sitting in the corner of the Black Rose. Janette had come to New York two years prior and had set up the club about six months later. It quickly became a haven for mortals and vampires alike - giving each shelter and escape from the outside world.
Nick sat alone in the corner watching the people on the dance floor. Janette easily weaved her way through the crowd to where he sat. Not waiting for an invitation, she placed her glass on the table and sat facing him. Her raven hair was pulled back with a golden clip that accented the gold threads in her red velvet dress.
"Seeking shelter from the storm?" she asked, gazing across the table at him.
He surprised her by smiling. "In a way, yes." Then off her questioning look, he continued. "I needed to take a break from packing, to get out."
"Oh, Nicolas." Janette shook her head. "Did something happen? It is a bit soon to be moving on."
Nick smiled again. "I'm moving, Janette. Not moving on."
"I don't understand." She said taking a sip from her glass.
"I'm moving back to Toronto. I bought a house there and Professor Mitchell pulled some strings to get me a teaching position at the university."
"So you're just going there as you are now?"
Nick chuckled. "Why not, Janette? Mortals move all the time."
She narrowed her eyes and set the glass down on the table. "But you are not mortal. Why?"
The simple question wiped the smile from Nick's mouth.
A sly smile slowly appeared across Janette's face. "Ahhh, it has something to do with the death of your Natalie, doesn't it?"
Nick tried to conceal his discomfort. "Actually, it is her granddaughter." he admitted, knowing she had ways of finding out even if he didn't tell her. "She has offered to continue Natalie's work."
Janette's smile grew. "Poor Nicolas, still searching for a cure."
This was not the break he needed, Nick thought as he glanced at his watch. "It's getting late. I have to get going. There's still a lot to do." He said getting up from the table. He kissed the top of her head as he passed and strode out of the club.
The beginning of December found Nick sitting on his front porch watching two young boys across the street build a snowman in the early evening light. He had only moved in two weeks earlier, but he already felt like he was a part of the neighborhood. A young boy down the street had come door-to-door selling Christmas wreaths for some school organization. Nick had obligingly bought one of the more expensive one and had hung it on his front door.
The darkness was growing and the boys across the street had just placed the head on their snowman, and were pleading with their mother for just a few more minutes outside. He turned his head to look at the other houses on the tree-lined street. Several had their Christmas lights up and trees lit up in their windows. He sat there for several hours just enjoying the sense of belonging, watching the houses until one by one, the lights went out and the occupants retired for the night.
It was nearing midnight when he stepped into the foyer. This house was much different from his previous dwelling in Toronto. While the loft had been cold and fortress-like, the house on Brunswick Avenue was warm and inviting. The hardwood floors were covered with rich throw rugs, accenting the plush brown leather furniture. He had taken many of his 'souvenirs' from over the years and had scattered them throughout the house. Despite the appearance of warmth and happiness, there were no obvious signs of the present occupant, save one. A single old photograph sat on the piano in the library.
Hope had given him the photo from the precinct picnic the night Natalie had died. It was the one remnant from his life as Nick Knight that he dared to keep.
The Saturday before Christmas, Nick was awakened at three in the afternoon by the phone ringing. Groggily, he reached out from under the covers to the nightstand. He felt around until his fingers touched the phone. Picking it up, he pulled it back under the covers, turned it on and grunted.
"Nick, is that you?" It was Hope, sounding extremely chipper.
Another grunt.
"Ok." She laughed. "I guess you're not up yet. You are a very hard man to reach. You really have to let people know when you move. I had to get your new number and address from the Foundation. Anyway, you have one hour to get up and get ready. I'm coming over."
Nick grunted and an answer before Hope hung up, then stuck his head out from under the covers. He lay there for another fifteen minutes before heaving himself up with a sigh.
True to her word, an hour after she had called, Hope stood on the front porch of 347 Brunswick Avenue and rang the doorbell. Nick answered the door. He had showered and gotten dressed in a pair of khaki Dockers and a navy blue sweater. They hugged briefly in greeting and Nick stepped aside to allow Hope to enter the foyer.
Ten minutes later they sat in the comfort of the living room. Hope sat on the couch holding a steaming mug of hot chocolate while Nick sat across from her in the brown leather armchair holding a glass of his special stock.
"This is a really beautiful house." Hope said looking around. "It's very different from the loft."
Nick shrugged. "Different life, different style. It kind of fits a professor of history and archeology better than black leather and concrete."
She grinned and nodded. "So you got the position."
"Yep, I start classes next semester."
After a moment, Hope spoke again. "OK, Mister Scrooge, Christmas is this week. Where's your tree?"
Nick took a sip from his glass and leaned back in the chair. "So, you've been infected with the Lambert gene for manic holiday decorating, huh?" He asked remembering Natalie's penchant for decorating anything that would stand still long enough to have garland stuck to it.
Hope grinned impishly. "Guilty as charged." She said standing up to take her now empty mug to the kitchen. "Get your coat, we're going Christmas shopping."
Soon he found himself sitting in the passenger seat of Hope's Ford Explorer fighting the downtown holiday traffic. After what seemed like an eternity, even for a vampire, they pulled into a parking space in the garage of Eaton Centre. The pair walked through the mall to the footbridge that would take them over Yonge Street to The Bay. Hope had said the department store had an exquisite selection of Christmas items. They rode the escalators until they reached "The Christmas Street." Stepping off the moving staircase, it was as if they had been transported into a fantasyland. There were dozens of trees in various sizes and colors, each decorated in a different theme ranging from traditional Victorian to modern Disney.
"So," Hope said stepping off the escalator behind Nick. "What kind of decorations do you want?" Still in awe, Nick began to browse the various trees with Hope following carrying a shopping basket.
An hour later, they walked back over Yonge Street via the footbridge. Each was carrying several large bags filled with all kinds of decorations, candles, and other accoutrements of the season. Hope had been surprised that most of the ornaments and decorations Nick had chosen were very traditional or Victorian in design. She was still thinking of him in terms of the picture she had created in her mind from Natalie's stories and how the loft had looked. Now she was beginning to get a sense of the history he carried with him.
Getting into the car once more, Hope turned to Nick. "Now for the tree."
He feigned a look of fright. "You mean there's more?"
Half an hour later, they were standing in the freezing parking lot of the nursery amid a virtual forest of cut trees. Not knowing what made one tree better than another, Nick followed Hope as she inspected each tree and finding some fault before moving on to the next.
By eight-thirty, they were back in Hope's Explorer heading back to Nick's house. The attendant at the nursery had helped them tie the tree to the roof of the car. He had also thrown in a couple of boxes of outdoor lights at no extra charge when he saw Nick's tip.
Hope pulled into the driveway and parked behind Nick's caddy. It had been rescued from under its tarp at the loft and fully reconditioned. They each got out of the car, grabbed a bag from the back seat and took it onto the porch.
As Nick was wrestling with the rope that held the tree to the roof, he heard a voice behind him. "Cool, you got a tree. I thought maybe you weren't going to decorate." He turned around to see one of the boys from across the street. The boy appeared to be around twelve or thirteen with sandy brown hair covered by a Blue Jay's cap.
Nick smiled at him. "Actually it was her idea." He said gesturing to Hope who was on the porch unlocking the front door with Nick's keys.
A few minutes later, Hope returned to the car to find Nick chatting with the boy, whose name he found out was PJ.
"What's up?" she asked striding up to the car.
Nick grinned. "I just got out of stringing the outside lights."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, since I do have to work all day tomorrow, PJ said he and his brother would do it." He said putting his hand on the boy's shoulder.
Hope smiled. "That's great." Then added to PJ. "I'll leave the boxes on the front porch for you." They said their good nights and Nick and Hope carried the tree up onto the porch to the front door.
They spent the next hour trying to figure out where to put the tree, then moving furniture. When they finally got the tree up and standing straight, they stood back to admire their work.
"Glad that's over." Nick said as he picked pine needles out of his sweater.
Hope had stepped out into the foyer and now was returning with the rest of their purchases. "Now for the decorations." She said with a huge grin on her face.
Despite having lived for so long, Nick had very little experience with Christmas decorations. Hope laughed as she watched Nick fumble with the tinsel he was hanging on the tree. At least he was doing better than he had with the lights. Somehow Nick had managed to get a brand-new – fresh out of the box – string of lights twisted into an impenetrable knot.
It was shortly before dawn when they finally finished decorating. They sat together on the rug by the warmth of the fire gazing around the room. The tree glittered in the front window – gold Victorian ornaments and silver tinsel reflecting the lights. Pine garland draped the mantle and bookshelves accented by arrangements of cinnamon and gingerbread holiday candles. They had even decorated the stair rail with the pine garland and Hope had hung a sprig of mistletoe in the foyer.
After Hope left early Sunday morning, Nick blew out the candles and went upstairs to get some sleep. After changing into a t-shirt and pajama bottoms, he lay away in bed. It had been an amazing night. He didn't usually decorate for the holidays. For many years it had been because of his loathing of himself. He had thought that an evil creature such as himself had no business celebrating such a holy holiday. After a while it had become a habit. Natalie had tried to get him in the spirit and he had gone along with her, but had still felt outside of the celebrations. Now, as he lay in that place between consciousness and dreams, he began to realize what Christmas was really about. It wasn't necessarily about religion, or presents, or trees – it was about hope. Hope that there was something better… hope that there was a chance for each of us to be something more. He smiled to himself as he finally drifted off to sleep.
It was Christmas Eve, and there was a light snow falling – just enough to make the night sparkle. Hope pulled her Explorer into the driveway at 347 Brunswick Avenue and was pleased to see that PJ had been true to his word. Multi-colored lights now framed the porch and each window, as well as illuminating the evergreen shrubs in the yard.
She got out of the car and took the cardboard box that had been sitting on the passenger seat with her as she followed the path to the porch. She rang the doorbell, and then entered when she heard Nick tell her to come in. She set the box on the floor of the foyer, just inside the front door. After making sure the lid was secure, she went into the living room.
Nick was kneeling in front of the fireplace, tending to a small growing fire. He stood when she entered the room.
"Merry Christmas." He greeted her with a hug.
"You too." She answered as they each stepped back. "I'm sorry I can't stay too long tonight. I know this Christmas must be hard for you, too. You do know that you're welcome to come with me to my parent's house."
"Thanks, but I'd be better off staying here. I'm not really in the mood for celebrating." He said with a melancholy smile as he stared into the fire. "I'll be fine."
Hope nodded. "Okay. I did bring you a present though." She said as she stepped back into the foyer.
When she returned to the living room, she was carrying a cardboard box in her arms. "I know we said we weren't going to exchange gifts, so consider this part of your treatment." Nick looked at her and the box with a questioning stare. "Now, sit on the couch and close your eyes."
Nick did has he was told – sitting on the couch, eyes closed, with his hands resting on his lap. He heard Hope's voice. "Ready?"
"As I'll ever be." He was a bit nervous about what might lay hidden inside the box.
He heard Hope set the box on the floor and open the lid. The he felt her gently place something warm and furry in his lap.
"Open your eyes." Hope said with obvious excitement.
Nick opened his eyes to see a small, snow-white cat sitting on his lap gazing up at him with brilliant green eyes.
"Her name is Angel. I got her from the animal shelter. You both needed someone to love, especially now." Before Nick could protest, she continued. "You can't sit and brood about how evil and guilt ridden you are with those eyes looking at you." The cat seemed to echo this sentiment as she made herself comfortable on Nick's lap and began to purr.
Hope sat on the couch next to him. "People who are diagnosed as clinically depressed or recovering addicts are often told to get a pet – to give them a reason to get out of bed in the morning and to make them care for something other than themselves."
Later that night, after Hope had left to go to her parent's house, Nick sat at his piano. His hands rested silently on the keys as he gazed out the window at the falling snow. Angel had followed him out of the living room and was now resting comfortably next to the music stand on the instrument. Hope had been right. He and Noel had been two unwanted, lonely souls, but now they were spending the holiday together. He stroked his hand over the cat's silky white fur, then focused once more on the keys and began to place. The snow fell silently outside as the notes of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" drifted out into the night.


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Sweet and rather fragrant nose, but on the palate this has rather chewy, dry tannins and sweetness that doesn't really jell with them. You need a big steak to make this work well. A blend of garnacha, tintorera and monastrell.
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- Production: Flying The Nest
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- Venue: Attenborough Nature Reserve
- Year: 2014
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- Costume Design by: Amy Nicholson
- Set designed by: Amy Nicholson & Ben Thomas
- Photography by: David Wilson Clarke
Flying The Nest is a devised show inspired by British Birds. Created by HandMade Theatre in 2014, this piece is an interactive theatrical experience designed with and for children and families. This show invites our audience to sit in their very own bird nests, enrol in hatchling college, and learn all about native birds and how to be a good birder. Filled with a fantastic mix of music, drama, facts and fun, this gently humorous show brings to life native bird characters in a new and engaging way. The piece is a visual feast of puppets, props and costumes including lots of things with which to get hands on and interactive.


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Giving Kids the Chance to Shine
Parklea is helping disadvantaged children pull on their boots and play for Pakenham United Football Club. The prominent Cardinia developer is a sponsor of the club's Kids Can Play program.
A Pakenham United spokesperson said the program was vital in giving underprivileged kids the chance to play sport and be part of the community.
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Children involved in the program come from a variety of backgrounds: some experience domestic violence at home, some are in government care, others struggle at school or come from families who simply cannot afford the costs associated with junior sport.
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"At Pakenham United Football Club we believe every child should have the opportunity to play sport and, with help from great people like those at Parklea, hopefully, we can keep this program going and support our community for many years to come."
Sales and marketing manager Jarod Mills said Kids Can Play was just one way Parklea contributed to the community.
"As a developer of communities, we are proud that we can assist in providing sporting opportunities to children who are less fortunate," Mr Mills said.
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Tour de la Part-Dieu, Lyon, France
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The tallest building in Lyon.
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location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
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Tour Incity, Lyon, France
Incity Tower is located in Part-Dieu district in Lyon (France)
La Tour Incity est située dans le quartier Part-Dieu à Lyon.
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Get to know Dr. Robert Sutphin, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month may be over, but the fight against pediatric cancer continues.
Did you know that every year, approximately 13,400 children are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S.? Cancer is also the number one cause of disease-related death among children. These numbers are horrifying, yet realistic. That's why it's important that we raise awareness for childhood cancer, as we hope that one day, families will never have to hear the words, "Your child has cancer." We sat down with Dr. Robert Sutphin, pediatric oncologist at Arnold Palmer Hospital, to give our families and community a chance to get to know him better, outside of the exam room.
In his own words, Dr. Sutphin adds, "This is Dr. Sutphin and I approve this message." So, let's get started.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in the small town of Parkersburg, West Virginia with a population of about 44,000 people. My family then moved to an even smaller town, Vienna, in West Virginia that had a population of 11,000 people.
What did you dream of becoming when you were a child?
The first time I remember thinking about wanting to "be something" was after losing a friend in a fire – I wanted to be a fire fighter. I wanted to help people in trouble. Growing up in the late 70s and 80s, as personal computers became available, I became fascinated with computers and taught myself how to write basic computer programs. I had always expected I would be a computer programmer.
What was your first job?
I got my first job when I was 16 years old at Wendy's.
What are your hobbies?
I still like computers and technology, but more recently my hobby is running. I used to run a lot when I was in the Air Force – my goal was always to run faster than the Marine Corps, and I could do that! I just recently picked it back up. Last year Dr. Alejandro Levy and I joined with a former patient and ran the WDW Princess Half Marathon sponsored by Children's Miracle Network, we had a great time and plan to make this an annual event.
Do you have a favorite book?
When I was a child, Winnie the Pooh books were always a favorite. I enjoy reading about history when I am not reading about science. I have also enjoyed The Emperor of all Maladies, The Art of Racing in the Rain, and One in Three: A Son's Journey into the History and Science of Cancer. The interesting thing about these three books is that they all shed light on the way that cancer affects families while providing a historical look at how cancer therapy has evolved.
Which one is your favorite?
Of the above books, I really enjoyed The Art of Racing in the Rain because it gives the reader a chance to really see things differently, as the story is told from a dog's perspective.
What do you like to do on the weekends with your family?
This year, my wife and I celebrated 27 years in marriage. We have one son, who is 13 years old, We enjoy playing basketball together. I'm not very good at it, but I pretend like I know what I'm doing. I like to give him a lot of opportunities to expand his world – I think that's one of the best things about being a parent. We travel, and we play games. We like to challenge each other playing games on the Xbox, and he beats me (and not because I'm letting him!).
Do you have a favorite sports team?
The Pittsburgh Steelers. I adopted them as my team when I was a child, after they won the Super Bowl in the early 70s. I always say, "If you are going to pick a team, pick a winner!" My favorite college football team would have to be the Marshall Thundering Herd. You will usually see me wearing green on Fridays during football season! My favorite baseball team would have to be the Cincinnati Reds. For basketball, I love the Orlando Magic and for soccer, I love Orlando City, Let's go city!
Where did you go to school?
I first went to DeVry Institute of Technology to pursue a degree in computer engineering/programming. However, I shifted gears and decided to join the Air Force. It was there that I nurtured my love for science. I was trained to work as a medical technologist and pursued a degree in Medical Technology from Midwestern State University. While in the Air Force, I was urged to go to medical school, and I was always quick to shoot the idea down, saying, "it would take too much time." That's when I received the best advice ever given to me, advice that changed my life. "So, how old are you going to be in seven years if you don't go?" I served in the Air Force for ten years, and I loved it. The Air Force changed my life.
Why do you think you never dreamed of being in the medical field as a child?
My mom was always sick growing up. And to me, being around doctors and hospitals wasn't my idea of "fun."
When did you decide to be a pediatric oncologist?
I did not decide, I think it chooses you. In my 3rd year of medical school, I was assigned to pediatrics, and my first rotation was hematology/oncology. My first patient was eventually diagnosed with Leukemia. It was that day that I knew what I wanted to do. I felt a natural comfort working with kids and parents, and felt that I could help families in a big way. I can't imagine doing anything else.
How long have you been working at Arnold Palmer Hospital?
I was a resident here in 2001, left for fellowship training at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, and came back in 2007, for a total of ten years now.
What do you enjoy most about working at Arnold Palmer Hospital?
The friends, colleagues, and camaraderie are important, but of course, I am here because of the patients and families.
What are some of your favorite memories of working at Arnold Palmer Hospital?
There are so many mixed memories. Some are hard to talk about. I love getting the families together in a way that helps them know they aren't alone. I enjoy raising awareness and having the walks, such as Arnie's March, which benefits the Haley Center for Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. The kids teach me more than I ever expect them to. They teach me bravery. These kids are so brave; the parents are so brave. It is the worst way to meet such great people. I am always impressed by how families come through the diagnosis of a life-threatening problem stronger, more grateful for one another, and more loving as a family.
What would you tell a family who has just learned that their child has cancer?
I would tell them to take a deep breath, let us know what you are worried about, because we are here to help you. Sometimes, in that moment, it's hard to believe that things will get better, but it can, it will, and it does. Help us take care of you, your family, and your child.
What is something that many families don't know about you?
I'm very serious (just kidding!). I come from a family of seven kids. I'm a true computer geek at heart. My favorite color is green, I like frogs (if you want to know why, you're just going to have to ask me!).


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Tomato paste substitute – Tomato-based dishes are quite diversified and go from basic soups and sauces to sophisticated stews. All in all, you can always find a need for tomato paste, hence the necessity of always having it around.
Running out of tomato paste can be frustrating though, especially if it happens while you're already cooking. Luckily, it's a versatile ingredient that leaves room for imagination. A little research will work wonders and can provide an excellent tomato paste substitute. But before going there, make sure you understand the most common uses of regular paste.
Understanding What Tomato Paste Actually Is
Tomato paste is a thick sauce made of pure tomatoes. To plenty of people, there are no differences between paste, sauce, and puree. However, the paste goes in the middle – not as watery as the sauce, but also not as concentrated and thick as the puree. The taste is rich, while the texture is thick and deep red. Its consistency makes it ideal for a series of dishes, especially as it's flexible and can be diluted with water for a watery texture.
Most people buy tomato paste from the local grocery store. There are a series of brands out there. However, you can also make your own paste at home without too much hassle. When making your own paste, make sure you have just enough for a couple of days or it will go off.
This is the main reason wherefore people choose the one from stores – more preservatives and a longer shelf life. They do sacrifice on taste though since the homemade sauce is richer and tastes fresher.
Tomato Paste Substitute Options
Now, if somehow it happens to run out of it, finding a good tomato paste substitute is a must. So, what options do you have?
1. Tomato Sauce or Puree
Tomato sauce is the watery sibling of paste, while puree is the concentrated version. Any of these choices makes a good tomato paste substitute because you can easily achieve the desired consistency. If you have tomato sauce, you'll need to simmer it in a saucepan for a few minutes. If you have puree, just add some water and mix until you obtain the perfect texture.
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Not knowing the replacement ratio can ruin your dish by overwhelming it with tomato flavors. Keep in mind that for every few tablespoons of sauce or puree you have, you will obtain about one tablespoon of tomato paste, so do the math upfront.
2. Canned Tomatoes
Canned tomatoes are just as handy when looking for a tomato paste substitute. Their shelf life goes up to a few years, so you can easily store them around your kitchen to prevent unexpected situations. Empty the contents of a can in a bowl, then drain the excess liquid.
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Simmer the tomatoes until you obtain the texture of tomato paste. If they're not properly crushed, but chopped, you might have to crush tomatoes yourself. Just place them in a blender and give them a minute. Furthermore, you are free to enhance the aroma by adding various herbs and even vegetables.
3. Ketchup
Based on tomatoes, ketchup is by far the most accessible tomato paste substitute. After all, everyone has a squeezable tube in their refrigerators. Ketchup is also quite diversified. For example, you can simmer it until you obtain the consistency of a sauce, but also mix it with water and herbs if it's too thick.
If you're not the type to improvise, keep in mind that you can use ketchup as it is too. Just add as much as you need to your dish. As for the replacement ratio, use 1:1 – add one cup of ketchup for one cup of tomato sauce in the recipe.
Even if you don't feel like adding spices and herbs, basil is quite essential, so sprinkle a bit on top.
4. Tomato soup
Tomato soup may not be the best choice to substitute tomato paste, but it can work if you don't have other options. The main drawback is that tomato soup is usually sweet, so you'll have to make some adjustments. Keep the proportions in place though and don't forget to count the excessive liquid.
See also: Best Canned Clam Chowder Soup
In the end, given the wide variety of tomato-related choices on the market, it shouldn't be too hard to find a tomato paste substitute in your kitchen. Make sure you adapt the recipe accordingly though.


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Web Shopping Is Harming Your Physical Health, Say Physios
On-line buying is a multi billion business and is repeatedly growing. Among the many demographics, age and working standing are studied in relation to the actual adoption of web purchasing by Indian girls in India and in Australia. For the first time ever, shoppers are going to the online for most of their purchases. Moreover, the number of on-line stores that customers are capable of visit by way of the internet far exceeds the number of bodily shops, thus, offering them with a wider number of merchandise to select from.
The place as in Australia, the variables individualism, masculinity and long run orientation are related positively and the dimensions power distance and uncertainty avoidance are related negatively with the adoption of internet shopping. Some 30% of online users say they've at one time posted a comment or assessment on-line a few product they purchased or service they obtained.
The mannequin, shown in Determine 1, suggests that four factors product value, shopping expertise, service high quality and danger will, together, affect perspective and intention towards purchasing on the Internet. The primary group of products contains objects that buyers don't have to see in person earlier than buying.
Most websites will let you checkout as a can select to create an account at a later time. Speculation three predicted that these with extra favorable attitudes towards shopping typically will have a extra favorable angle and intention towards Web shopping.
The Internet procuring option have to be activated individually in case of every new card. Report by Foundation ( 2008 ) states that 32Â % of EU clients make purchases in Web shops and that the prospects for the e-commerce sector look very wholesome over the following few years.


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Main Subjects of this course are Marketing and Analytics Using Google Analytics
What you'll learn
Use Google Analytics effectively to boost their business and personal websites.
Be able To Understand English
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Google Analytics is the industry standard for web analytics. This powerful tool provides the means to track, analyze, and report on site visits, marketing goals, and ad revenue generated from your site. This course explains how to use Google Analytics to better understand who your digital customers are, how they found your website, and how they engage with your site once they get there. This course covers the platform's out-of-the-box functionality, from account creation to reporting fundamentals. Instructor Umair Ahmad explains how to glean insights from the vast array of data available: from averages and segments to trends and context.
Topics include:
Setting up an account
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The chandeliers that line the main corridor of San Biagio Platini's Archi di Pasqua (Arches of Easter) are made with natural materials. Citizens of the town spend months creating these works of art that celebrate the gifts from Mother Earth.
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text: Louis-Philippe Rondeau's research is focused on exploring the outskirts of photographic portraiture, calling into question certain empirical conventions of the photographic image such as immediacy, vantage point and planarity. His interactive installations offer a different take on portraiture. Mainly revolved around the mirror's modus operandi, they provide a distorted record of the interactors' appearance via marginal representation apparatuses that seek to question the relationship between viewer and artwork. They compel us to reconsider the conventions employed in the mediation of images, specifically those regarding the representation of space and time. He teaches at the School of Digital Arts, Animation and Design of UQAC in Montreal.


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Kala Ukuleles
One of the most important choices you'll have to make in picking out a new ukulele is the decision between acoustic and acoustic-electric. Both types' sound great when you play them as-is, but acoustic-electric models give you the added ability to plug into an amplifier or mixer. You'll also want to think about the tonewoods in the ukulele body: Koa is the classic, but other materials, such as acacia, are great to get a different look or sound.
If you want something really unique, check out the Kala U-BASS lineup. These are the size of a typical ukulele, but their special strings produce serious bass tones. When you've got them plugged into a great bass amp, you'd be hard-pressed to tell them apart from a bass guitar by sound alone. That makes them perfect choices for uke players interested in the bass, or for bassists who want something light and portable to travel with.
On that note, Kala offers a good selection of travel ukuleles. These usually have a shallower body to take up less space when you pack, as well as including a case to protect the instrument. Available in "pocket," concert, soprano and tenor models, Kala travel ukuleles are perfect for a musician who likes to hit the road.
With so many instruments to choose from, there's sure to be a Kala ukulele just right for you. It doesn't matter what stage you're at in your music career: as long as you want a fun instrument that's easy to learn but rewarding to master, a ukulele from Kala will definitely satisfy.


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Kewenig is delighted to announce the opening of the solo exhibition "Abstract Memories" featuring works by Pavel Pepperstein (born in Moscow in 1966) in its Berlin gallery. In an interplay of text and image, the sensitive poet and virtuoso draughtsman Pepperstein creates imaginary utopias and surreal narratives. The exhibition will concentrate on works on canvas and paper of the years 2014 and 2015, supplemented by one sculpture. A number of these works were shown last year in the artist's solo exhibition "The Cold Center of the Sun" at the Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain in Saint-Étienne and the Multimedia Art Museum in Moscow. After the Berlin venue, the works will be presented at the PLATO – platform for contemporary art in Ostrava in the Czech Republic.
Pavel Pepperstein, whose pseudonym was inspired by a character in Thomas Mann's Magic Mountain, is the son of the artist Viktor Pivovarov and as such closely acquainted with the exponents of Moscow Conceptualism. Ilya Kabakov, Erik Bulatov and Dmitri Prigov were among his father's friends and artistic companions. As a co-founder of the group "Inspection Medical Hermeneutics", Pepperstein is considered one of the prominent figures of the generation of Russian artists who grew up in the Soviet Union and witnessed the system's collapse. His interest in political and social constructions may have been inspired by that experience. The canvasses and drawings on view in the show depict scenes from Peppersteins collection of short stories titled "The Secret of our Times." In his tale War Stories, Pepperstein recounts the history of the war between the elements of painterly abstraction (the black square, the red triangle and the yellow circle as basic geometric forms in elementary colours). Inspired by El Lissitzky's lithograph Beat the whites with the red wedge (1919), the forms of the suprematist avant-garde become protagonists of intergalactic worlds – for example the yellow circle in the work The construction of the grand Intergalactic Terminal 'Great Ammonite' was completed in the year 3406 (2014). With his narrative drawing style, Pepperstein combines elements of the Russian fairy tale, the Russian novel and Russian art with pictorial motifs of Zen Buddhism and the comic book in his independent "calligraphy".
With his œuvre, Pavel Pepperstein works in the void left behind in Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union: "It was not Soviet power that suffered a defeat in the putsch. ... It was the utopia of making
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ideology aesthetic and 'artistic' that had been embodied in a unique way in the material signs it had itself created, in monumental architectonic complexes, in the whole geopolitical space of the USSR."1 Pepperstein fills this void with his imagination and takes the aestheticization of utopia into his own hands. His work ironizes the contradictions and complexity of historiographies and reveals theories and utopias for what they always initially are: products of fanciful, far-reaching, and non- conformist thought.
The exhibition "The Cold Center of the Sun" was accompanied by a catalogue published by Hatje Cantz which not only features Pepperstein's most recent works but also excerpts from his short story collection entitled The Secret of Our Time.
Pavel Pepperstein lives and works in Moscow and Prague. He studied at the Prague Academy of Fine Arts from 1985 to 1987. In 1994 he taught at the Städelschule in Frankfurt a.M. as a guest professor, and from 1997 to 1998 he attended the Akademie Schloss Solitude in Stuttgart within the framework of a grant. In 2014 he was distinguished with the prestigious Moscow Kandinsky Prize in the category "Project of the Year" for his project Holy Politics. The same year he participated in the Manifesta 10 at the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg. At the 53rd Biennale di Venezia in 2009, the Russian Pavilion featured his installation Landscapes of the Future. In the past his work has been presented in institutional solo exhibitions at the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, Vaduz (2010), the Museum für Gegenwartskunst in Basel (2006), the Russian State Museum in St Petersburg (1997), the Kunsthalle Düsseldorf (1990). Pavel Pepperstein has participated in group exhibitions worldwide. Examples of the international collections that have purchased his works are the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris (the Florence & Daniel Guerlain Collection), the Moscow Museum of Contemporary Art, the Tretyakov State Gallery in Moscow, the Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, the Sammlung Deutsche Bank, the Swiss Kunsthaus Zug, the De Pury Collection and the Teylers Museum in Haarlem.


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Birmingham City Hospital
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust is an integrated care organisation. We are dedicated to improving the lives of local people, to maintaining an outstanding reputation for teaching and education, and to embedding innovation and research. We employ around 7,500 people and spend around £430m of public money, largely drawn from our local Clinical Commissioning Group. That Group and this Trust is responsible for the care of 530,000 local people from across North-West Birmingham and all the towns within Sandwell.
The City Hospital CF team are part of the West Midlands CF network and have close links and shared care clinics with the Birmingham Children's Hospital CF team.
Contact details
- 0121 554 3801
- www.swbh.nhs.uk
- Dudley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 7QH
CF staff
- Dr Ali Akbar - Consultant (Respiratory) Paediatrician & CF Lead
- Dr Maria Atkinson - Consultant (Respiratory) Paediatrician
- Andrea Higgs - Secretary - Direct Line 0121 507 5572
- Gillian Ashton - Dietitian
- Sophie Baggot - Physiotherapist
- CF Specialist Nurse - Birmingham Children's Hospital CF nurses support Birmingham City Hospital
Our Vision
Our vision is to be renowned as the best integrated care organisation in the NHS.
Our Promises
We have developed a set of care promises to reflect how to expect our staff to treat patients, visitors and each other. The promises were developed by frontline staff who felt that even though we were providing excellent clinical care, we also need to provide great care, and that we were not doing that in every area all the time.
The nine care standards, or promises are:
- I will...make you feel welcome
- I will...make time to listen to you
- I will...be polite, couteous and respectful
- I will...keep you informed and explain what is happening
- I will...admit to mistakes and do all I can to put them right
- I will...value your point of view
- I will...be caring and kind
- I will...keep you involved
- I will...go the extra mile


text: Our children's ministry includes children from birth – 5th grade. The nursery (birth through pre-kindergarten) is located just off the Life Tree Café in the Round Barn. Nursery is provided each Sunday morning during the worship service. Children in kindergarten – 5th grade meet in The Outpost for an exciting atmosphere filled with games, worship, and Bible study! We meet each Sunday @ 10:00 AM. Register at the 212 Kids table on Sunday morning or register online.


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When Lesley and Peter are called to the scene of a grisly murder in Covent Garden, Peter is surprised to find a ghost hanging around. Not just because he does not believe in ghosts, but also because the ghost tells him vital information about the murder.
Soon, Peter is inducted into The Folly, the Met's mysterious-crimes-and-magic division. What follows is a chase across London, featuring River Gods and Godesses, childrens' entertainment, nasty murders and rioting patrons of the Royal Opera House, all topped off with a trip into London's prehistory.
If that sounds a mess, then it is not doing the book justice, because Aaronovitch winds and merges these disparate ideas into a genuinely compelling story.
What matters in this book is the details, and the details are both imaginative and unintrusive. The police work is well researched (so much so I wonder if Aaronovitch has been in the force), and the details are described in such a way that they enhance, and do not interfere, with the flow.
In addition, the use of language is excellent, including a few laugh-out-loud moments. It is well-written, entertaining, and macabre in one package.
I would award this book four and a half out of five stars. It's sequel is sitting on my reading pile ...
I would award this book four and a half out of five stars. It's sequel is sitting on my reading pile ...


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