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Gender Bender
It never ceases to amaze me how sexist the society we live in is. Even in 2012, a lot of people live by and only accept traditional gender roles. These roles say that the woman is a nurturing, emotional, child rearing being, whose place is within the home. On top of this, a woman is expected to keep up her physical appearance, remain fit, and pleasure her husband each night. Men, on the other hand, are still expected to rough and tough, blunt and burly. Men are responsible for bringing home the money, and their only contribution at home is to do yard work. The wife is supposed to make things easy on her breadwinning husband at home.
What I don't understand is the lack of a woman's desires and needs. Why can't a female be the working partner, and her husband be a stay at home dad? When this does happen, society looks at these couples strangely. Or what about the women that chose not to marry or settle down? They are seen as old maids, and lonely cat ladies. A man that remains single is known as playboy, and this isn't questioned in society.
Where are the women in power? We still have never had a female President in the United States. Strong, and empowered women are often called crass and bitchy. Many would say that a woman in power lacks a nurturing heart, and could never be successful and happy. I'm not trying to go on a feminist rant, but that absolutely infuriates me. I have never wanted to depend on a man for my happiness or sense of self worth. I've always known that if I want to make a name for myself someday I'll have to do it on my own. I'm not going to earn my titles on my knees or by riding the coattails of a man.
I feel like there needs to be a push towards presenting independent women positively in our society. Traditions are fine, but they aren't rules. If they were, these would certainly be the ones that need to be broken. I'm not only talking about women now. Men shouldn't always be portrayed and rough and tumble. To me, a real man is someone that's not afraid to show emotion or be vulnerable.
I guess what I'm trying to accomplish with his post is to simply get everyone thinking. Are you passively slipping into these gender roles without even stopping to question them? If so, are you happy with that? We are shaped by our environment to some extent, but if we want to make changes, we can't be afraid of standing out to reshape our environment. Like rules, some molds are meant to be broken. I'm personally ready to end the foolish gender roles being forced down our throats in this society.
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Mara Wilson Imagines How Armond White Would Review A School Holiday Pageant
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HOLIDAY ABOMINATIONA REVIEW OF P.S. 134's "HOLIDAY CELEBRATION"BY ARMOND WHITEThere is only one conclusion that can be made after viewing P.S. 134's so blandly titled "Holiday Celebration": Lamentable as it is, I must contest that the nihilism rampant in this paradigm has "trickled down" into the deepest recesses of our elementary schools in a manner that would incite the late Ronald Reagan (a petty fascist, despite an excellent turn in the extraordinary Bedtime for Bonzo) who foolishly and cruelly insisted the spendthrift bourgeoisie's capricious consumerism would ultimately benefit the proletariat, to writhe in ecstasy.I was assaulted from the moment I walked into P.S. 134's grounds. The sickeningly pastel posters, most likely recycled from last March's vomit-inducing Spring Celebration, boasted of the PTA's Bake Sale flanking the auditorium. Others may cower at the thought of excoriating a supposedly benign association, but I will fearlessly and proudly proclaim that I detest the PTA. The naïve sanguinity that we can effect change by the acquisition of sugared consumptions is reminiscent of the most defeating kind of Menshevik thought. How this antediluvian so-called organization is allowed to continue their fetid pimping of diabetes-inducing, non-refreshing "refreshments" is a testament to the indolence and complacency of liberal thought in today's education system.Would that the onslaught ended at the entrance. The most disgusting offense of the night was undoubtedly Mrs. Foster's second grade class' presentation of a song dubiously titled "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" Here we have it: the sophomoric embracement of nihilistic values already underway, a veritable basking in the decay of morality, like swine undulating in their own filth. I bravely stood up to insist that the commemoration of an extramarital osculation is verily the anti-apotheosis of Christmas, but was repeatedly interrupted by one of the swinish, bowl-cutted matrons overseeing the slaughter, "please sit down, sir," "sir, the children are trying to sing," and "sir, you're making a scene." And we wonder why the youngest generation is running wild on the internet! (More accurately, others wonder. I have always known.)Nearly as offensive was Mr. Costello's third grade class. While other critics (e.g., Carla Lopez at the P.S. 134 Tiger Times, Roger Ebert) would so ostentatiously and obsequiously lap up the metaphorical cream set out for them by the Christmas industrial complex, I, as a solitary beam of righteousness and clarity, must aver that there was never anything "famous" or remarkable about Rudolph. I suppose someone, perhaps Mr. Costello or her thoughtless peers, thought Jennifer Thompson's overfetchingly vociferated additions of "like a nightlight!" and "like Columbus!" were "cute." I maintain that they are the vocal equivalent of pouring salt into an open wound. Her addition that Rudolph will go down in history, "like Columbus" may have been prescient, however: Columbus' genocidal conquest has much in common with Rudolph's commercialized trampling of the true spirit of the Nativity.Ms. Gupta's fifth grade class attempted to forgo the saccharined, excrementous commercialization with a secular carol, but I am afraid their endeavor was no less odious. "Let It Snow?" When so many die of hypothermia? It need not matter, however: the singers have a "fire" that is "so delightful," and their love to keep them warm (a scandalous image to implant in the minds of children,) and thus the suffering of others matters not. White bourgeois privilege strikes again! I took it upon myself to confront Ms. Gupta about her selection, yet her response was "it's all in fun." Fun. Once again, I find I must congratulate myself on being the only human alive aware of the Manichaean struggle between commercialism and quality.By far the only presentation of quality jocundity to be witnessed is Ms. Jefferson's Kindergarten's class. The towheaded Christine Lister's extension of her most diminutive finger into her nasal cavity as the music swelled was topped only by Roland Martin's choice, in a moment of meta-theatricality, to urinate onstage, subsequent to his repeated cries of "Potty" and "Mommy, I have to go potty" were utterly piquant in the night's otherwise alternatingly hebetudinous and abhorrent mélange. Martin's candor and taste for spectacle (not to mention the teal and orange color scheme of his apparel) brings to mind a young Michael Bay, and I wish him the best in shaking the foundations of the bourgeoisie.Note: Armond White did not write this, I did. In real life, I share almost none of this man's opinions (though Google has informed me that we both love Motown and Scott Pilgrim Versus The World.)
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The Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics offers two Master of Science degrees: (1) Agribusiness and Applied Economics, and (2) International Agribusiness. Graduates of both programs are prepared to analyze important agricultural development, finance, marketing, policy, production, resource, international trade, and transportation and logistical issues facing society.
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Robert Hearne, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota, 1995
Research Interests: Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
Robert S. Herren, Ph.D.
Duke University, 1975
Research Interests: Economic History, Labor, Money and Banking
Jeremy Jackson, Ph.D.
Washington University in St. Louis, 2008
Research Interests: Microeconomics, Political Economy, Public Finance
Ryan Larsen, Ph.D
Texas A&M University, 2009
Research Interests: Agricultural Finance, Risk Management
Siew Hoon Lim, Ph.D.
University of Georgia, 2005
Research Interests: Production Economics, Transportation, Industrial Organization
Gregory McKee, Ph.D.
University of California, Davis, 2006
Research Interests: Industrial Organization, Agribusiness, Cooperatives
Dragan Miljkovic, Ph.D.
University of Illinois, 1996
Research Interests: Agricultural Prices, International Trade, Agricultural and Food Marketing and Policy
Frayne Olson, Ph.D.
University of Missouri, 2007
Research Interests: Crop Marketing Strategies, Crop Supply Chain Management, Agricultural Contracting, Agricultural Risk Management
Timothy Petry, M.S.
North Dakota State University, 1973
Research interests: Livestock marketing
David Ripplinger, Ph.D.
North Dakota State University, 2011
Research Interests: Production Economics and Marketing
David Roberts, Ph.D.
Oklahoma State University, 2009
Research Interests: Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, Econometrics, Production Agriculture
David M. Saxowsky, J.D.
The Ohio State University, 1979
Research Interests: Agricultural Law
Saleem Shaik, Ph.D.
University of Nebraska, 1998
Research Interests: Agriculture Policy and Risk Management, Agriculture Production Economics
Cheryl J. Wachenheim, Ph.D.
Michigan State University, 1994
Research Interests: Agribusiness
Tom Wahl, Ph.D.
Iowa State University, 1989
Research Interests: International Marketing and Trade, Agricultural Trade Policy, Marketing and Price Analysis
William W. Wilson, Ph.D.
University of Manitoba, 1980
Research Interests: Commodity Marketing, Agribusiness, Industrial Organization
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University of Texas at Dallas, 2011
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Registration is free and suggests no commitment for ordering. From the login area on the left, click on "REGISTER". On this screen, enter your company profile information and choose a username and password. Once you submit this information, you will only be a few clicks away from ordering online custom digitizing.
Step 2: Request an online quote (this is optional)
If you would like a quote before submitting your order, go to the "QUOTE" area to upload your design for a quote. Log back into your account to view your estimated stitch-count, which should be ready within two hours.
Step 3: Convert your quote to an order or just request an order
If you submitted a quote, just click on the "CONVERT TO ORDER" button and fill out the remaining order information. You may also go straight to "SUBMIT ORDER" and fill in the order form, upload your artwork and submit your order.
Step 4: Check for "Order Alerts"
It is important to check your account frequently to view the status of your orders. Make sure there are no "ALERTS" or questions pending before an artist is assigned to your design.
Step 5: Download your completed order
Log onto your account at https://www.universaldigitizing.com/ and download your finished order.


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Browse through our Member Directory to find local services for all your business needs. Some of our members offer exclusive member-to-member discounts available through our M2M Marketplace.
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539 Ben Jackson Road
Hantsport, NS B0P1P0
- (902) 684-0022
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184 Chain Lake Dr
Halifax, NS B3S 1C5
604 Bedford Highway
Suite 205
Halifax, NS B3M 2L8
Technology company with the mission to provide a one-stop-shop for Information and Communication Technology solutions in order to boost your digital transformation and innovation efforts.
99 Wyse Road
Suite 1102
Dartmouth, NS B3A 4S5
Jessome & Associates is committed to helping our clients, colleagues, and communities grow.
76 Temple Terrace
Suite 50
Lower Sackville, NS B4C 0A7
Halifax, NS
- (902) 499-1042
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Halifax, NS B3J 1R9
Uniformed Security Guards, corporate,retail,commercial including events and VIP/Executive Protection. Mobile Patrol & Alarm Response
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- (782) 234-3585
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Headquartered in Halifax with production activity in Ontario, Western Canada and beyond, Journeyman is a filmmaker-driven video content agency that builds compelling content for brands and companies.
16 Wentworth Street
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 2S6
Green junk removers with excellent customer service. Well get rid of junk, yard or construction debris, almost anything. Full (we load) or self (you load) service. Free estimates, excellent prices.
340 Bluewater Rd
Unit 3
Bedford, NS B4B 1J6
Junkery is an award-winning leader in customized junk removal services. Choose from Junkery Bags - an alternative to dumpsters - or Junkery Pick Up when you want it gone now! 2016 New Business Winner
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Suite 342
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Background Info
Internet radio is a hot subject these days. Most people love the idea of services like Pandora and Last.fm willing to provide users with customized radio, free of charge. A relative newcomer to the field is Slacker Radio, which just recently launched its own iPhone application.
Preliminary Summary
Slacker is essentially a mix between the Last.fm and Pandora methods of music discovery. Lets be clear, it does not identify similar music with a "sound" algorithm and instead creates matches through related artists of the same time period. The program constantly provided music that I enjoyed provided that I imputed a song or artist that I wanted to hear more of. However, Slacker has another major advantage to many of the other services, professionally programmed stations. Instead of being like the computerized genre stations that Pandora employs, these stations have much more variety and are generally more interesting since real humans choose the tracks in advance. Slacker has a huge variety of these stations, from dance to rap to country… and even two comedy channels (one clean/one explicit)!
First Impressions
Slacker itself has a very clear music interface as illustrated in the screenshots above. It employs a peek system where the album art for the next song is visible, which is a treat for the eyes and fits the application beautifully. The initial menus are slightly slow to load the channel art but is generally responsive and easy to use. However, the most interesting feature in regards to channel selection is the search. This enables the user to choose any artist or specific song to base a custom channel around. Furthermore, by clicking the small arrow next to the channel name, these custom channels can be "fine tuned" in order to change the popularity of songs, the frequency of favorites, and their approximate year of release. This adds a new dimension to music discovery and is a welcome addition compared to Pandora.
In Depth
In simplest terms, Slacker's performance is very, very good. Although I do not have an iPhone 3G, I was able to test Slacker on my original iPhone on both EDGE and Wifi connections. Wifi, as expected, did not cause any stuttering or stopping at all, and the music quality was very defined and clear. EDGE also performed extremely well, with only occasional drop outs that occurred when my iPhone signal strength deteriorated to about 2 bars. I have not had enough time to make direct comparisons between Wifi and EDGE quality, but there is little to no difference between them, which is a good thing! To add to your enjoyment of these great sounding channels, Slacker regular service allows 6 skips of songs per hour for each channel. This is more than enough if you have made a good channel, however Slacker provides a $3.99 Plus service which adds unlimited skips and "song requests," which are a way to listen to any song you want within the next few songs on the channel by clicking the heart button. However, as far as I know, requests only work on the web client and not on the iPhone. I am currently testing the Plus service this month and will report back to post my experiences.
Final Thoughts
Overall, Slacker may be the best music discovery, or shall we say music enjoyment, application on the App Store. It is similar to Pandora Radio in many ways, but has a few major benefits. Overall however, it is personal preference which service you prefer more.


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Join us for the 2018 Girl Scout Cookie Eating contest on Saturday, January 20th in the Expo East Stage. You might just have your chance to see if you can defeat the raining champ. Contest starts at 11:00am.
Starting at 1pm the Oktoberfest Parade kicks off on Saturday, January 20th. You can see some of your favorite Radio personality's like, Mo & Sally from KOOL 105.5, Maverick & Carmine from WiLD 95.5, Andy Preston & Jodi from 98.7 The GATER and many more.
Sunday, January 21st Join Mia 92.1 for Latin Fest at the South Florida Fair.


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On today's podcast… I'm a doctor! (About 9 minutes of me telling you the story of that day, though you might have read about it already.)
You can download the MP3 file by clicking here.
You can subscribe on iTunes by clicking here.
On today's podcast… I'm a doctor! (About 9 minutes of me telling you the story of that day, though you might have read about it already.)
You can download the MP3 file by clicking here.
You can subscribe on iTunes by clicking here.
On today's podcast, I talk to you about a recent tragedy in our family and how it helped me understand anti-vaccine parents a little more. Not completely, but just enough to realize that there is very little in the way of a debate that one can have with them.
See, When people who don't believe that vaccines save lives tell you that there is no evidence that vaccines are safe, they're either misinformed or lying. On the flip side, when they tell you that there is evidence that vaccines cause autism, they're either misinformed or lying again. There is plenty of evidence for both arguments out there, but only one set of "studies" pass the biological plausibility test (not to say anything about ethics).
However, because an injury (perceived or real) to a child triggers such a deep-seeded, primal reaction, it's hard to be logical or reasonable. When parents see autism as death (when it's not), their search for answers becomes chaotic and full of inferences that are misguided. Anti-vaccine people looking to make a buck take advantage of that, and then we're off to the races on trying to stop further harm, encourage critical thinking, and have an actual debate based on facts.
In about 33 minutes, I tell you about the different kinds of studies out there, and I explain to you why we cannot do a vaccinated vs. unvaccinated study like the antivaxxers want, but we've done plenty of vaccinated vs. unvaccinated studies in an ethical and scientific way.
Today, I thought I'd share with you a 15-minute presentation I gave in Mexico City last about two weeks ago. It was on a paper I wrote based off a previous blog post. I talk about what I imagine to be the perfect system for keeping track of the population's health… That is, if money, technology, laws, and ethical considerations were not in the way of such things.
Yes, I'm giving the podcast a season and names. The first season runs from now until the end of the year and will be season zero, along with previous episodes. Kind of like "the lost season" if you will. Then, starting in 2018, I'll have a first season of six podcasts with pre-planned topics and a little more preparation. You guys deserve it… And it's a good way to be just creative enough to be doing something but not too busy to forget about the dissertation (which should be almost done when 2017 ends and 2018 begins).
A few minutes where I catch you up on the craziness around me. Nothing bad, mostly good… Thanks for your time. Hope you enjoy it.
Yeah, yeah… It's been a while. I missed you too. Here's 12 minutes of me catching you up on what happened this summer with dad getting cancer, me picking up cycling and swimming, and taking some exams. Also, there is something about Puerto Rico and Zika in there.
As always, you can just download it by clicking here.
Back in 2010, when I was working at the health department, a reporter from 1030AM in DC asked to do an interview with me about influenza. It was the beginning of the 2010-2011 season, and the whole "EpiGate" fiasco hadn't happened. So the bosses allowed me to do the interview with her. (Also, they didn't have many people who spoke Spanish.) So I sat down and talked to her over the phone for about half an hour. We talked about influenza surveillance, the disease, and even some virology. It was actually a really good interview. I felt very at ease.
Listening to it now, I can hear some grammatical mistakes here and there from me trying to translate my knowledge of influenza — which I learned in English — into what I'm saying in Spanish. Spanish has a lot of conventions that need to be followed, and I was a bit rusty. Since then, I've made an effort to speak and write it to as many people as I can. It would be ridiculous, in my opinion, to not be able to speak it fluently one day when I think in Spanish and when everyone in my dreams speaks Spanish. (Yeah, it's weird.) Also, it's my first language, and I hope to pass it on to any eventual Big Fat Baby Ren.
So here it is, 28 minutes of me talking about influenza in Spanish. (If you don't understand Spanish, then you'll just have to wait until the next Talking Tuesday.)
As always, you can download the episode by clicking here. Or you can subscribe to all episodes on iTunes.
So, yeah, it's been a while. We haven't chatted since the great blizzard of 2016 back in January, when I talked to you about impostor syndrome and anti-vaccine shenanigans along with some friends. So here it is, a "catch-up" edition of the Talking Tuesday. I'll continue to try and be more proactive about recording these.
If you prefer to download the episode, just click here. Or you can subscribe to the podcasts on iTunes here.
What else was I going to do while I waited out the great Northeast Blizzard of 2016 but do a podcast? And what is a better way to do it than to invite a couple of friends to chat with?
I used a new app called ZCast to record a chat with Briana Morgan and Craig Egan about "Impostor Syndrome" and "Trolling" against anti-vaccine people. It was a great talk. It goes for about half an hour. Enjoy!
As always, you can download it by clicking here.
If you have ever had Norovirus, then you will remember it for a while. Let me tell you about it, and tell you to wash your hands once, twice, and three times. Listen to this, then go wash your hands.
If you want to download the mp3 file, click here.
Three quick minutes to tell you why my Spanish is not too good nowadays, though my mother demanded that I speak it well. Actually, I think my English is better than Spanish… Written, anyway.
As always, you can download the whole thing by clicking here.


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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find out about new restaurants in my area?
We do not have any plans to expand at this time, but we will certainly record your request for future site selection. Send your request to email@example.com. Until then we hope you can still visit us when you find yourself near one of our existing restaurants!
When are Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes restaurants open?
We are open everyday, except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. For specific locations hours, visit our locations page, www.souplantation.com/find-us/
Where can I find restaurant locations or pricing?
You can search and view all our locations, including pricing, by visiting our locations page, www.souplantation.com/find-us/
Where can I find coupons?
Join our email Club Veg to receive weekly offers and special promotions. Sign up today on our website.
What do I do if I am no longer receiving emails or never received my birthday offer?
Email email@example.com. We are happy to ensure you receive your weekly emails and birthday offer!
Do any of your locations cater?
We do not cater at this time, but we do offer a selection of To-Go orders. You can order large party salads, veggie trays, muffins by the dozen, soup by the gallon, and chocolate chip cookies. Simply contact your local restaurant to place an order.
Do any of your locations deliver?
Not at this time.
Does Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes offer fundraising?
Yes! We take pride in giving back to our communities and always strive to be valued community partners. We donate 20% of all sales generated by your non profit organization. To apply for a fundraiser, visit our fundraising page and click on the "Request a Fundraiser" link.
Where do I go for more information about sponsorship, donations and in-restaurant fundraiser opportunities?
For donation & sponsorship requests please email email@example.com.
To apply for a fundraiser visit our fundraising page, www.souplantation.com/funraisers/
Can I start a franchise or be involved in owning a restaurant in any way?
Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes restaurants are privately owned and do not offer franchise opportunities at this time.
Where can I purchase gift cards?
You can purchase gift cards at any Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes restaurants or online.
How can I check my gift card balance?
You can check the balance of your gift card by calling 1-800-242-5353 or click HERE to check the balance and transaction history.
What do I do if my gift card has no balance or is not swiping at the register?
Email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 858-312-1348
What do I do if my gift card is lost or stolen?
Email email@example.com or call 858-312-1348. You will need the date the gift card was purchased, the location the gift card was purchased at, the amount of the gift card and the last four digits of the credit/debit card that was used.
Where can I find nutritional or allergen information?
Check out our Interactive Nutrition Menu to start customizing your own meal.
I have certain allergies and specific questions regarding Garden Fresh's food and diet not mentioned on the Interactive Nutrition Menu. What do I do?
Our Interactive Nutrition Menu has the ability to search by allergen and dietary preference in each of our menu items. Visit our nutrition page on our website for a video tutorial on how to use our Interactive Nutrition Menu.
Also, each of our restaurants have nutritional binders that provide full nutrition, allergen and ingredient information for each of our menu items. Please feel free to request this from your store manager at your next visit.
I am a vegan/vegetarian. What can I eat?
Our Interactive Nutrition Menu has the ability to search by allergen and dietary preference in each of our menu items. Visit our nutrition page on our website for a video tutorial on how to use our Interactive Nutrition Menu.
In our restaurants, we label each of our vegan & vegetarian menu items on our menu signs, in hopes of making the dining experience an easy and pleasant one for our guests dining with dietary preferences.
Do your cheese products use microbial or animal enzymes?
As of 9/21/2018 The following cheeses, used in our restaurants, contain animal rennet:
- Romano
- Feta
- Cheese Sauce
- Blue Cheese
- Parmesan
- Caesar Asiago (this is not Vegetarian - contains Fish)
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Quattro Formaggio Focaccia
- Seasoned Croutons
- Parmesan Shaker (at pasta bar)
- Feta Cheese (on salad bar in some locations)
- Blue Cheese Dressing
- Blue Cheese Crumbles (on the salad bar in some locations)
I can only have pasteurized dairy. Are your dairy products pasteurized?
All of our dairy products utilize pasteurized milk.
Do any of your menu items contain MSG?
We do not add any MSG to our menu items. However MSG does occur naturally in many foods such as tomatoes and cheese as well as the ingredients hydrolyzed vegetable protein, autolyzed yeast, hydrolyzed yeast, yeast extract, soy extract, and protein isolate, we can not claim that the food we serve in our restaurants are free of MSG.
Does Garden Fresh serve GMO free options?
The approved GMO foods in the United States are: apples, potatoes, corn, canola, alfalfa, soybeans, papaya, cotton, sugar beets, zucchini and yellow summer squash. We use many of these ingredients in our restaurants. Of these approved GMO ingredients that we carry, our corn and soybeans are GMO free. We also have nutrition binders at each of our locations that contain full ingredient statements of each menu item. Please feel free to request this information on your next visit. We hope this information helps guide your food selections at our restaurants.
Are any of your products organically grown? Or are any product offered organic?
Currently we do not offer any organically grown produce in our restaurants.
Our produce vendor, Freshpoint, has stringent programs in place that mirror the USDA/EPA and FDA guidelines focusing on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) which are the fundamental principles and programs out in the fields were the crops are grown and harvested.
There are very limited reports of health effects caused by pesticide exposure in humans. "The main reports are of acute overexposure from accidents. The types and amounts of pesticides used in the U.S. today are well monitored and have been tested for safety."
That's why experts encourage individuals to eat more fruits and vegetables – whether they are conventionally or organically raised – because they are all safe and nutritious.
Below is an infographic to represent just how much pesticide is used and how many servings of an individual product you can have in a single setting without any effects.
What do you use to clean your produce?
To ensure the safest food for our guests, we use an all natural fruit and veggie wash on all produce before prepping. This decreases the opportunity for bacterial growth and internal contamination of the fruits and vegetables when processing.
Our fruit and vegetable sanitizer contains the following ingredients: citric acid, naturally derived surfactants, grapefruit oil, and other natural ingredients.
Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes is committed to making its websites useable by all individuals. That commitment includes auditing our sites and conducting updates as needed. Please note that our efforts are ongoing as site improvements are made over time to meet WCAG 2.0 Guidelines. Making our website accessible is important to us, if you have specific questions or concerns about the accessibility of our sites, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Draughtsman depicting the death of a saint
Unknown Artist
- Art Funded
- 1907
- Presented by
- Henry Oppenheimer through The Art Fund
Morse ivory draughtsman depicting the death of a saint: a shrouded body, two mourners and an angel.
Two crosses. Probably produced in more than one country of the North of Europe. This work was donated by Henry Oppenheimer, who presented over 30 works to the British Museum through the Art Fund between 1907 and 1933.
British Museum
Great Russell Street, London, Greater London, WC1B 3DG
020 7323 8181
Opening times
Daily, 10am – 5.30pm (Fri until 8.30pm) Closed 24 – 26 Dec and 1 Jan


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All projects begin with a thorough analysis where our heavily experienced team deduces exactly what is needed to make your project successful and what we can do to help you achieve your goals.
We will create a custom marketing strategy for your business. It will represent your values and targets and will also be structured to achieve results. All of this will also go through a proof review by you in order to ensure that we are doing our job.
Our team of highly skilled engineers, marketers, and crew will be onsite in order to setup your strategy to your degree of satisfaction. We provide full time support of your project and with tear-down services as well.


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What is the Difference Between an Alternator & a Starter?
The alternator and starter motor are two different parts of a car engine. The alternator converts energy from the running car engine into electricity to recharge the car battery and power any in-car appliances.
The starter motor uses electricity from the battery to turn and start the engine when the car is switched on by the driver.
The Alternator
The alternator works while the car is running to replenish a charge in the car battery and power electrical appliances. In contrast to the starter motor, it is powered by the engine and not the battery. To keep the car running, the battery powers the spark-plugs, the water pump and fuel pump and many other vital engine appliances. Without the alternator, the battery would lose its charge in a relatively short time.
How The Alternator Works
The alternator uses electromagnetism to generate electricity for the car. The basic theory is that if you pass a strong magnet over a wire, the wire will generate electricity. If the wire is looped and coiled many times in a small area, the magnet will produce a stronger current in the wire. Inside an alternator is a ring of stationary loops of wire called the stator. Inside the stator is the rotor, which contains the magnet. The rotor quickly turns with the running engine inside the stator's loop of wires, electrifying them as the magnet passes. This current is used to charge the car battery and power any appliances inside the car, such as a the radio.
Starter Motor
The starter motor is an electric motor powered by the car's battery, which "turns over" the engine to start it. In the early days of cars, this job was done manually by turning a crank on the front of the vehicle. Turning the engine over means rotating the engine without the use of fuel or spark plugs for a short period. The engine, due to its weight, cannot start itself and relies heavily on momentum to continue running. The starter motor provides the initial momentum for the engine to start, so when the engine is running, the starter motor stops.
How The Starter Motor Works
The starter motor requires a large amount of electricity from the battery and is connected with large cables. When the key is first turned in the ignition, electricity is passed from the battery to the starter motor, which begins turning over the engine. This can be heard as the whirring sound just before the engine begins to run. When the key snaps back on its spring, the starter motor is stopped and the engine continues running. The starter motor can only be operated if the car is in neutral or park. In manual transmission vehicles, if the car is left in gear when the starter motor is activated, the car will jump forward suddenly and stall.
Key Differences
Though they are both vital parts in a car engine, the alternator and starter motor perform very different functions. The main difference is that the alternator generates electricity while the starter motor uses electricity. They are both parts of the engine, which use and generate electricity, but they provide functions in different parts in the cycle.


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Missles being fired by drones to FAMILIES. See the Dad, mom, and little girl?
They are flat out telegraphing that they are first spying on families, then hunting them down.
Not terrorists, bank robbers, or whatever...BUT FAMILIES.
The message is clear. In the USA, the family is the enemy to be hunted down and destroyed.
Welcome to any major US city, year 2012.
|Your tax dollars at work, killing kids


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Brain-Boosting Nutrient Also Protects Breast, In One Study
Women with the highest choline intake have a 24% reduced risk of developing breast cancer, according to a study published this month. Choline is known as a key nutrient supporting fetal brain development.Now the scientist who pioneered research into choline's role during pregnancy has co-authored a groundbreaking new study which reveals choline's potential to protect against breast cancer as well.
Professor Steven Zeisel of the University of North Carolina co-authored the new NIH-funded study which looked at breast cancer rates and choline intake among 3,000 women.In the study, those with an average choline intake of 455mg/day (a little higher than the established adequate intake of 425mcg) had a 24% lower risk of developing breast cancer than those with the lowest intake (average of 196mg/day).
From where did the high-intake group in the study get their choline? Eggs and skim milk, among other sources.This echoed earlier research which found that egg-eating adolescent girls report less incidence of breast cancer later on in life.While a single large poached egg contains about 100mg of choline, it also contains 211mg of cholesterol and 8% of your daily saturated fat limit. Cholesterol- and fat-free choline sources include: broccoli (63mg/cup, cooked, chopped), cauliflower (45mg/cup, raw), potatoes (45mg/large baked w/skin), green cabbage (30mg/cup, cooked), peanuts (15mg/oz) and oranges (12mg/fruit).
Choline is not the only nutrient possibly linked to lower breast cancer risk — compounds in cruciferous veggies such as cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli also have a chemo-protective effect in lab research.Apples, cranberries and tomatoes might contribute to a breast cancer prevention diet as well.
Such filling, high-fiber, low-calorie fare also helps women avoid excess weight, which not only raises the risk of developing breast cancer in the first place, but doubles her chances of dying from the disease. Alcohol and French fries not only make it harder to maintain a healthy weight, they raise breast cancer risk in and of themselves. Stepping up your exercise routine can also help stave off breast cancer: 6 hours of vigorous physical activity a week could slash your risk by 27%.
Published June 1, 2008
Herbs and Spices Pump Up Vegetable Intake
Heart, health, Cancer Risk Reduction, Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Brain Health, Bone & Jone Health, Children's Health, longevity, Weight Loss, Immunity, Nutrition Policy, Fitness, Lifestyle Wellness, Culinary Tips, Entertaining Ideas.


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The Ryder Cup is just hours away, but there was still plenty happening at Hazeltine National on the final practice day. Here are the five most important things we learned Thursday at the Ryder Cup.
American Fans Can Putt
After Rory McIlroy and Andy Sullivan missed the same putt multiple times, a heckling fan from North Dakota said he could do it. They pulled him out of the crowd and this happened…and he broke it down for us afterward.
Has the @rydercup started already?? pic.twitter.com/s6EImcbnZv
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) September 29, 2016
Team Reed/Spieth is Back
The successful America duo from the 2014 Ryder Cup, Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed, will be the first group on the tee Friday morning. After going 2-0-1 that year, Spieth and Reed will face off against European ringers Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson. You can find all the pairings here. After the match was announced, Reed offered a proverbial tip of his cap.
Rory McIlroy Showed Up in Form
The Ulsterman jarred his approach on the 6th hole at Hazeltine, leaving no doubt that his game has carried over from last weekend's Tour Championship in Georgia. He'll join Andy Sullivan against Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler Friday morning.
Think Rory's ready?
He just holed out from 100 yards on the sixth hole. #TeamEurope pic.twitter.com/8WkbutqXYO
— Ryder Cup Team EUR (@RyderCupEurope) September 29, 2016
Danny Willett Hasn't Enjoyed this Ryder Cup Much
Willett's brother, Pete, wrote an infamous article earlier this week that drew the ire of many American golf fans. Unfortunately for Danny, it has hampered his experience so far, which the golfer pointed out in his press conference Thursday afternoon. Willett was left off the first session of play by captain Darren Clarke.
Tiger Woods Is Helping Patrick Reed
Reed spoke to the media early Thursday morning and discussed a nine-hole walk through he did with Woods Tuesday afternoon. Apparently, it was so windy that many players decided not to play, but Reed hit the course and Woods tagged along. For Reed, it's working out well.


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There are times that we don't feel well, isn't it? I cure mine by giving myself a positive thought. I think of an inspiration that will give me a sudden perk to start my day right. Just thinking of the photographs below makes my day. They are all my passion and inspiration, really help me to overcome blues.:)
What's your passion and inspiration gurls? Christmas is coming in less than a month , I am excited and thrilled so with the rest of the family. Can you share some of your wishlist? Happy weekend everyone and God bless! :)
Photographs six from Sea of Shoes, Melissa wedge from Daphne's Diary others from google. Bags from Coach, Mulberry, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Rebecca Minkoff. Shoes from Tods, Jimmy Choo, Christian Loubotin, Dianne Von Furstenberg, Melissa and Bebe.


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Cockpit Phobia can be described a very specific form of claustrophobia - it is a severe anxiety disorder that causes an extreme fear of the closed/confined space of a cockpit, such as that of a fighter plane, attack helicopter, Mobile Armor, or Mobile Suit.
Cickpit phobia occurs in pilots of mobile weapons or aircraft, usually as a result of experiencing a situation that places extremely high levels of stress on the pilot, such as a near-death/severe injury incurred in combat, or when the pilot has killed someone in combat.
The condition is usually triggered due to extreme stress put onto the pilot by a situation, such as a near death experience where the pilot escapes with severe wounds or when the pilot has killed someone in combat. The symptoms of Cockpit Phobia include, but are not limited to:
- Increased persperation
- Shaking of the extremities
- Trouble breathing
- In the most severe cases, panic attacks
The treatment for this phobia is to slowly acclimate the pilot back to being in a cockpit once more. Gradually, the symptoms can be controlled or will vanish completely over time, allowing the pilot to resume his normal activities in their role. One such case recorded is that of Jamil Neate, which was incurred after he was severely injured and nearly killed during the final battle of the 7th Space War after witnessing the mass colony drop that was initiated by the Space Revolutionary Army after he fired the Satellite Cannons of his Gundam X and the GX-Bits he was also controlling.
This phobia lasted fifteen years, until Jamil was able to gradually bring his symptoms under control using a treatment regimen devised by Doctor Techcs Farzenberg and Chief Mechanic Kid Salsamille of the Vulture ship Freeden.


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The video conferencing industry may see an uptick if current analysis of the market holds true.
Research firm Global Industry Analysts (GIA) recently announced that the worldwide video conferencing market would bring in $10.8 billion by 2015. GIA attributed its forecast to the effects of globalization, cost-saving efforts and increasing acceptance by small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
While acknowledging that the recession has suppressed the communications market in general, GIA concluded that, as the global economy improves, companies will be willing to invest in video communications in order to increase efficiency and save money over the long term. It also pointed to ongoing technology innovations in audio and video, as well as the continued decentralization of working environments as positive influencing factors. Read the complete press release on GIA's announcement here.
Matt Hemblen of ComputerWorld thinks the recent release of HP Visual Collaboration — a suite of HD videoconferencing solutions — may work out quite well for the video conferencing industry:
"HP's entry into desktop videoconferencing will further energize the market for videoconferencing, even as many newer mobile devices like the iPhone 4 have begun supporting real-time video chat."
Talk to one of our video conferencing experts.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Jake Roxas - 40 Forbidden Questions
Posted by Dave Montero on 1/24/2007 11:01:00 AM 1 comments
Pretty lame and boring episode. He tapped out on the 30th question, "Which famous celebrity have you slept with?".
The only good thing on that interview based on my own preferences is that Jake Roxas is a fan of Ms. Lea Salonga. He mentioned her billboard (BA-YO) was the only good thing in the Guadaloupe Bridge along EDSA. LOLz
I have recorded this ep but I will not be uploading it since it's so lousy in my opinion even I myself wouldn't download it otherwise.
TRANSCRIPT: JAKE ROXAS ON FORBIDDEN QUESTIONS (January 24, 2007)
1. Who is showbiz' hottest mom?
Jake: Dina Bonnivie, until now.
2. Have you ever slept with a fan?
Jake: Di ko na maalala sa dami! Joke! Siguro, malamang, yes!
3. What do you hate about the industry?
Jake: Kaplastikan tsaka yung image-image. Example sa TV teeny-bumper pero sa outside addict siya. wala eh, hindi tama.
4. What animals (& fruits) come to your mind when I mention names
Aubrey Miles - bunny & carrot
Alfred Vargas - dog & banana
Onemig Bondoc - pony & atis (medyo maasim, mabuto)
Cristy Fermin (& Jobert Sucaldito) - dove, yeah peace! Pare, gusto ko kayo pagbatiin!
5. Which illegal drugs have you tried before?
Jake: Kahit smoke di ako nag-smoke eh.
MO: You don't drink either, do you?
Jake: Pag may occasion lang.
6. Give me your celfone and let me read the 5th message.
MO: Oh, it's Henry of S-Files: 'Good luck Jake! Go 40!'
7. Who's your man-crush?
Jake: Honestly wala. Local wala, wala pa akong nakikitang mas lalaki sa akin.
MO: No, if you were gay, who would you like to go out with?
Jake: Jean Padilla
8. Which female celebrity could admit to having plastic surgery done?
Jake: Madami na ngayon. (after 4 minutes) Maybe Katrina Halili, I'm not sure. Siguro may pinagawa siya pero hindi ako sure.
Andi9: C'mon you have someone already in your mind!
Jake: Regine Velasquez
Mojo: Which part?
Jake: Hindi ko lang alam..
Mo Twister: A couple of parts?
Jake: Maybe
9. What's the better station, ABS-CBN or GMA?
Jake: Of course, GMA
Mo Twister: GMA, better? Why?
Jake: I belong there, galing ka rin don!
Mo Twister: Any reason why, specific?
Jake: Mahal nila artista, kahit nga di nila talent kinukuha nila sa sobrang pagmamahal nila, so GMA.
10. Which local celebrity do you dislike working with?
Jake: Yung mga parating late, dami! Nag-iisip ako ng pinaka worse! Pwedeng director?
Mojo: Nope, no directors!
(a caller who sounds like Regine Velasquez called)
Jake: Cogie Domingo, pare laging late yun limang oras! Ewan ko lang ngayon, dati yun ha!
11. Who's your best & worst bedscene partner?
Jake: Dude, honestly 2 lang ang bedscene ko. Si Andrea del Rosario & Elizabeth Oropesa.
Mo Twister: Who's better bedscene?
Jake: Of course, the hot mommy! Elizabeth Oropesa.
Mojo: She's hot!
Mo Twister: Yeah, she's hot!
12. What's the worst thing you've done to a fan?
Jake: Actually di ko alam kung worst 'tong ginawa ko, basta sinabi ko sa kanila na "Uwi na kayo, ok lang na hindi kayo pumunta kasi parang mas marami pa yung gagawin sa inyo pag tumambay kayo dito para bantayan ako."
Mo Twister: Wow, so you told them to go home?
Jake: Yeah, gano'n pero sana na-gets nila yung gusto kong sabihin dahil parang, ayoko nung babantayan ka, kasi lalabas pa ako para tingnan sila kung ok. Kumbaga, yung responsibility parang nasa sa akin.
13. Which manager do you think is having relations with their talents?
Jake: Balita ko lang, Deo & Carlos Agassi. Well, narinig ko lang 'yon ah.
14. Name me 3 celebrities tat you've tried flirting with but they turned you down?
Jake: Pare hindi eh, hindi talaga ako nag-flirt
Mo Twister: You never had any showbiz girlfriends!
Jake: Hindi ako nag-flirt sa showbiz talaga. Nabasted na ako.
15. Which local reporter do you think is the least credible?
Jake: Nakalimutan ko na pangalan ng mga reporter. During my time, niyari rin ako nito. Ogie Diaz! Now friends na kami.
16. Have you ever been offered money by a gayguy or a dirty old woman?
Jake: Oo naman!
Mo Twister: How much?
Jake: We're talking big here, siguro sabihin ko 50. Kaso kadiri.
17. "Dude, we all know you're gay, admit it!", who are you gonna say it?
Tim Yap!
18. Which movie that you have made that you regret doing?
"Send Message", teeny-booper movie with Onemig.
19. How old were you when you lost your virginity?
Jake: Late bloomer ako eh.
Mo Twister: What's late-bloomer?
Jake: Huli na nung malaman ko na ok pala yun!
Mo Twister: How old?
Jake: Siguro mga 17!
20. Who is the worst actor & actress?
Jake: Leading man dun si Troy Montero, leading actress Priscilla Almeda.
21. Who is showbiz' most plastic person?
Jake: (answered after 3 minutes) Marvin Agustin
Mo Twister: Why Marvin Agustin?
Jake: Nakakaloko mukha nun eh! Hindi, tsaka magaling yun.
22. What's the worst thing you've done to an animal?
Jake: Pare yung palaka, nilagyan ko ng ano...
Mo Twister: Super Lolo?
Jake: Hindi, ano lang, Five Star then inalian ko ng electrical tape tapos sinindihan ko.
Mojo: You guys are so mean!
Mo Twister: Yeah, I've done that too. I think we were together when we've done that.
Jake: Pare hanggang ngayon, nakokonsensya ako! Siyempre bata ka, sarap tingnan.
23. Who is showbiz' worst dresser?
Jake: Gwen Garci & German Moreno.
24. When's the last time you pleasured yourself?
Jake: Kahapon pare!
25. Sinong pinaka-mayabang sa artista?
(a caller recalls an incident with Bobby Andrews on being 'mayabang' & 'kuripot')
Jake: Pare, ito ang pinakamahirap sa akin. Hindi kasi ako yung tipong nagja-judge ng iba eh.
Mo Twister: It's your opinion.
Jake: Onemig Bondoc, superstar yun pag dumadatin yun dati sa set.
26. What's the worst billboard on EDSA?
Jake: Alak yun eh, na puro lalaki.
(the group discussed on the Ellen ad)
27. Have you ever gone on a fistfight with a local celebrity.
Jake: Nagkaka-pikunan pero wala. Actually, pinipigilan ko lang. Pumupunta ako ng dressing room, tapos sinusuntok ko yung wall.
28. Who's the worst celebrity politician?
Jake: Isko Moreno, hindi ko sinasabing hindi siya magaling. Stay muna siya dun, kasi madami siyang kalaban. Madami siyang ginawa. Last term nya, pahinga muna siya kasi sayang.
29. Which celebrity couple do you think will not last?
Jake: Patrick Garcia & Jennylyn Mercado.
Mojo: What the reason?
Jake: Parehong hot eh!
Mo Twister: They're both good looking? Too good looking for each other?
Jake: Hot yung babae, yung guy mahilig sa chicks
(a caller shared that the worst billboard in EDSA was the Vicky Belo ad and the group discussed it)
30. Have you ever slept with anyone famous?
Jake: Yes.
31. Can you give us names or initials?
(Jake Roxas tapped out on this one after 15+ minutes and 6 male callers that convinced him to answer the question)
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In an interview with the Guardian, the Pope's astronomer Guy Consolmagno said:
Any entity – no matter how many tentacles it has – has a soul.
Consolmagno defines a soul as:
[having] intelligence, free will, freedom to love and freedom to make decisions.
In the same interview, Consolmagno also belittled intelligent design as not merely bad science but "bad theology". Seems like a cool guy.


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Medical Center ICU "tops in my book"
Contact: Thomas Hottman
Recently, I've been going to the medical center daily.
Sky Lakes is constructing a new parking area. I understand it will be more convenient and under cover from the parking to the medical center.
Now all I have to do is drive up to the main entrance and an employee gives me a ticket and, while I go up to the room I want, parks my car.
When coming out, I give my ticket at the front door and my car is brought to me. These young people cannot take a tip and they are always friendly and fast. You can also park your own car and call them and they will come to pick you up at your car.
The ICU unit is tops in my book; they are always coming in to check on the patient and the doctors are very friendly and explain what is going on to us.


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Seafood-Stuffed Potatoes
If you love crab and need a make-ahead dish, you just hit the jackpot! This elegant side pairs perfectly with seafood or chicken. —John Kenney, Marco Island, Florida
Total TimePrep: 35 min. Bake: 20 min.
Makes8 servings
- 4 large potatoes (about 3 pounds)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 18-22 minutes or until tender, turning once. Let stand for 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Set aside.
- Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells.
- In a small bowl, mash the pulp with sour cream. Stir in the crabmeat, milk, parsley, salt, pepper and reserved vegetable mixture. Spoon mixture into potato shells. Place on a baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts1 each: 231 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
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Sparks! Ignition Grants Gear Up to Explore Innovations in Library and Museum Service
By Susan H. Hildreth
Director, IMLS
Need some inspiration? Take a look at the Sparks! Ignition Grants we announced this week. These grants are an opportunity to explore an innovative idea and then report back about lessons learned. During the program's three-year run, we've seen that library and museum professionals are a creative bunch; they're taking risks and discovering new ways of thinking about operations and service.
Many of our 2011 grantees have posted white papers about their experiences, and if you'd like to take a peek at some great inventiveness, browse through these reports. Here's a taste:
- Learn how the New York Public Library worked with leading game designers to build an online tool to crowd-source transcription of its amazing collection of digitized menus -- View/Download (PDF)
- Find out what the Museum of Science - Boston discovered about two strategies to implement universal design in drop-in programs View Download (PDF)
- Want to know more about what happened when the Brooklyn Public Library used a video screen with a live connection to one of the library's information services staff to greet new visitors? View/Download (PDF)
- Discover what happened when ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center in Burlington, VT created a museum-media partnership that combines the interpretive expertise of a science center, the mass public appeal of a television news channel, and the accessibility of a community-driven website to engage audiences to take environmental action in their local communities. View/Download (PDF)
We're expecting more great insights from this year's winners. They are all exciting, but here are just a few to watch:
- The Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland California knows that firetrucks grab children's attention. Working together with local firefighters they will see what happens when they bring telescopes and computer equipment on shiny red fire engines to local neighborhoods.
- The Towson University Center for Geographic Information Systems will discover how integrating several datasets can create a map- and market-driven picture of library users and their preferences.
- The Friends of the North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences will see how they can adapt hotel software to provide detailed wayfinding maps for blind and visually impaired visitors.
- The Austin Public Library will partner with Goodwill Industries of Central Texas to learn more about engaging citizens and raising awareness about carbon-neutral reuse options for books and materials being weeded from library collections.
- The Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle will test using photogrammetry on "macro-artifacts" to monitor for changes overtime. Photogrammetry is the process of determining the geometric properties of objects from photographic images. This technique could be a good way to see if there is a conservation issue that needs to be addressed.
Let us know about innovations happening in your local library or museum. And share what you know so that we can continue to shine a spotlight on what works and lessons learned.


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Roksanda Ilincic says "children are the best critics".
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The designer's first collection for under-tens is hitting stores this week and the fashion creative has received feedback from a brutally honest test group – kids.
Named Blossom, the range features dresses, tops and skirts in colorful brights and black, reminiscent of the adult brand's signature playfulness.
Modeled by her baby daughter Efimia, Ilincic revealed she got some valuable criticism from her little girl and the other child models.
"For me, it is crucial that she and others try it on during the sampling stage. Children are the best critics – if they love something and don't want to take it off then it's a good sign. As always, I loved seeing the clothes come to life. The look book shoot was definitely a highlight – rather more chaotic than a usual one!" she told Vogue.
Roksanda also spoke about the differences between creating a line for children and her usual fare.
While she had to keep the garments age-appropriate, the designer enjoyed being able to develop creations that wouldn't necessarily work in her grown-up collections.
"There are a few different considerations to keep in mind, such as fabric quality, appropriate finishings and fit – but these just mean you have to pay extra attention to details, which is crucial anyway," she explained. "There is just as much creative freedom with childrenswear though – it is a lot of fun to design."


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Pacifist Devil Dragon & Habren's Tower Hall[s]
Hi again, everyone!
I was Xena, but something went awry.
I'm not sure how to remove the pillar blocking the teleporter in Habren's Tower Hall. My character has tried the "Bing! Bong!" switches, all with exclamation points, hitting and tapping the the pillar, but to no avail. Also, my character has the Devil Dragon Blessed Dragon Banger, but the Devil Dragon won't fight. Hmmm.
Thank you!
(And, yes, we have the quest to kill the Dragon.)
Welcome back, Xena! You're Xena again. If you'd like to go back to 'Player', just let me know. : )
You need to switch all four levers on.
Still nothing .
There's no condition for the Devil Dragon to fight. You just have to talk to him.
For the switches, keep tapping them until each one says Bing in Habren's Halls, then tap the column and it should disappear. You need four Bings. My bad, I forgot the second switch in each row has to be off. Once you get four Bings, tap the column.


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Music is definitely something most people would appreciate. Jacksonville has a well-developing music scene that would surely capture music lover's hearts. Here are some great music destinations to go to in Jax:
Florida Theatre
128 E Forsyth St
Ste 300
Jacksonville, FL 32202
This stunning theatre is intricately decorated with historical elements. The marquee sign outside and the retro telephone booths will just simply bring you back to the past. Enjoy an intimate setting and an old school charm. Sit back and relax on cozy seats as you watch beautifully produced plays and musicals that will never fail to disappoint you.
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
300 Water St
Ste 200
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Feeling head over heels for classical music? You'll have a stupendous experience listening to great symphony music and enter a world of relaxation. Professional and top-noth musicians are set to deliver a magical event of classical music. They even have some free concerts that you could go to if you stay updated about their events.
1904 Music Hall
19 N Ocean St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
It's not just a fun bar but also a great place to have fun wth friends and enjoy live music altogether. They also display some cool murals and you might be surprised by the different art you can see here at every visit. Immerse yourself in raw and loud music or you cold head along the patio and enjoy your drink.
The Elbow
7 N Ocean St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
A collection of bars, restaurant, art galleries, shops and event spaces that brings life to Downtown! The Elbow proactively promotes local music for your pleasure! During the Art Walk, you can enjoy top-notch musical acts for free!
Across the Street
48 Edgewood Ave S
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Another great bar that showcases local and traveling bands from various genres such as rock, reggae and punk. They have a decent-sized stage and nice lighting for you to enjoy the musical performances. If you want to simply chill out, they have a back area perfect for that.
What's your favorite music venue in Jax? Tell us about it in the comments section below.


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Why a Wedding & Bridal Registry Checklist?
Congratulations, you're engaged! In advance of your honeymoon arrangements, it is recommended you first create a Wedding Registry checklist to ensure you have everything ready by way of tableware for your new lives together. A wedding registry checklist makes the gift selection process easier for family and friends, especially those from out of town, and prevents duplications. By creating the la Terrine Wedding Registry checklist you will be able to start creating the home decor environment you so desire. A registry announces your tastes and preferences of life style as well as entertainment tendencies.
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What are your art preferences?
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- Set up a wedding registry shortly after getting engaged to eliminate confusion for friends and family.
- Be selective and take your time.
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- Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey
Published on: October 11, 2017
As those horrendous wild fires continue to rage throughout California, as Cal Fire helicopters roar over, as residents scramble from their homes, as smoke thickens the air, and as ashes flutter down like feathers, it's difficult to think about insects for a Bug Squad blog.
Our hearts are with the victims and what we can do to help.
But we briefly stepped out in the backyard yesterday (Oct. 10) in Vacaville to see a sun and sky we did not recognize. Nearby, the brightly colored orange Gulf Fritillary butterlifes (Agraulis vanillae) continued their life cycle on the passionflower vine (Passiflora), their host plant. So unreal to see:
- An egg on the tendrils.
- A caterpillar munching leaves.
- A newly eclosed Gulf Fritillary clinging to its pupal case.
- An adult spreading its wings in the eerie light, ready to start the process all over again.
Mother Nature is not kind. Neither is Father Time./span>
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The Jeff Foxworthy Show
You might be a redneck — at least in spirit — if you like The Jeff Foxworthy Show. Frankly, I can't come up with any other explanation for this dim new sitcom's fast break out of the ratings gate. It's Foxworthy's homespun cornpone of a stand-up act that got him this job. But unlike Roseanne's and Brett Butler's TV vehicles, little of Foxworthy's show seems tailored to the strengths of its star; he is more like this season's Margaret Cho — a smart comic trapped in a stupid show.
Foxworthy plays the owner of Foxworthy Heating and Air-Conditioning; he's married (to Anita Barone) and has a 7-year-old son (Haley Joel Osment). In the show's Sept. 12 preview, lines from his club act were shoved awkwardly into the dialogue. Son asks, "Dad, what's a redneck?" Foxworthy grins and launches into a litany of punchlines like "If somebody takes their dog for a walk and they both use the tree at the corner, they might be a redneck."
I'm not sneering at Foxworthy's humor — I can understand why lots of folks appreciate its clean, goofy charm. No, it's the lack of any funniness apart from Foxworthy's jokes that makes the show so tedious. Foxworthy's going to exhaust his act pretty quickly; the show's writers had better work on giving him a sitcom personality, and on giving Barone a real role as his wife. C
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