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Vaping has come of age in the most perfect of social conditions. Smoking cigarettes is falling out of favor socially and even among nicotine users, and is wholly rejected by many young people today. To get their fix they're turning to what is marketed as a cleaner and safer method of ingestion. Enticing flavors, edgy technology and social media are empowering the tobacco industry to ensnare a new generation with nicotine addiction by way of vaping. And it's working. In 2016, 43.8% of high schoolers in New York state tried vaping, more than double the total two years prior. This trend has Ontario County officials deeply concerned.
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"It can increase your heart rate and leave you feeling sweaty, dizzy and anxious," Richards says. "I find it interesting that school nurses are seeing an increase in reported panic attacks at school and the symptoms of vape poisoning and panic attacks are very similar."
The list of dangers continues to grow. The inhaled vapor is known to carry toxic heavy metals. Propylene glycol, another ingredient, is safe if not heated, but in vaping liquids are heated and inhaled.
"Dow Chemical warns people that 'inhalation and exposure to mist should be avoided.' But that's exactly what you do when vaping," Richards says.
Diacetyl, which is used in many flavorings, has been linked to so-called popcorn lung, a condition that leaves sufferers coughing and short of breath. Moreover, batteries in some ENDS have exploded.
As for the value as a cigarette alter- native, the British Medical Journal has released a study reporting that use of an e-cigarette is a predictor of starting to smoke cigarettes within a year.
Richards is working hard to turn people, especially kids, away from vaping. It's a formidable task. Being so attractive to new users is another reason why Ontario County is opposed to it. Here's what she's up against:
• No conclusive negative effects in the research. Vaping has only been around since 2010. There has simply not been enough time to find reliable information from studies about its long-term effects on the body.
• Easy to get. Easy to use. You only have to be 18 to purchase vaping devices and everything is also avail- able over the internet at affordable prices. No lighter is needed.
• Many flavors, tastes and smells. Candy, creams (think custard or strawberries and cream), spices, savory, tobaccos, mints, fruits, cookies and cakes — every flavor profile is available.
• Easy to conceal. The Juul mod is one example of an ENDS that can be hidden in a pocket and then charged through a USB port, making detection difficult, even if being charged in plain sight during class time. Vape pens and mods are specifically designed to produce little to no odor.
• High-tech and cool. ENDS look and feel high-tech with a futuristic appeal. Companies even put a health spin by advertising that you can vape your vitamins.
• Social media. Social media presents ENDS as a lifestyle amenity and social media amplifies peer pressure. Richards's message is simple.
"When it comes to vaping, don't be the guinea pig," she says. "That's what these tobacco companies are using you as. Don't do it."


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Police have arrested a man for two frightening attacks within the same hour in Alexandria Thursday. In both attacks, police said, the man tried to push his victims into their apartments.
Marquette Johnson, 34, who has no fixed address, has been charged with two counts of attempted abduction and two counts of attempted burglary.
The first attack happened at 9:04 p.m. in the 900 block of N. Patrick Street, police said. A man followed a woman into her apartment building and onto the elevator; when she unlocked the door to her home, he tried to push her inside. The victim screamed and the suspect fled, police said.
Then, at 9:54 p.m. in the 700 block of N. Fayette Street, a man approached a woman as she opened her front door, police said. He tried to push her inside her apartment, police said. She yelled too, and the suspect fled.
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"It's a pretty brazen attack, that he attacked two women within the course of an hour," said Crystal Nosal, a spokeswoman for the Alexandria Police Department.
She added that it's important for women to speak up if a stranger tries to follow them into their building. "A lot of women want to be polite and don't want to challenge someone who is following them into the building," Nosal said. "You should challenge someone. Go with your instincts."
Anyone with information about similar incidents or the suspect should call Detective Brad Cecchetti at 703-746-6858.

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Has the jholawallah, the social activist whose hallmark often was a beard — or a handloom sari — and a bag, faded out? Sonia Sarkar and Moumita Chaudhurilooked for him and her here and there — and found it tough to catch a glimpse of that once iconic individual
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Giridhar Poddar has seen it all. The waiter at the Indian Coffee House in Calcutta remembers the time when an adda meant a revolution. Men and women would gather around their cups of tea — mostly black, with a squeeze of lime — and change the world. "They do have addas now, but they are just pure addas — only conversation," he says.
A large whiteboard at the reception underlines all that Poddar misses. The board — titled Voice of Kolkata — is almost blank, but for a reference to an exhibition in the city and a few lines scribbled by an obscure poet. "People no longer raise a storm in their teacups. Nobody has the time anymore," manager Jahid Hussain points out.
There was a time when a place like a coffee house was the watering hole for radicals, liberals, activists and armchair revolutionists. But the jholawallah is hard to find these days. The term, used generically and somewhat derogatorily for the activist in the Eighties, referred to a class that was easily identifiable — the men wore scraggly beards and khadi kurtas; the women had unkempt hair and wore cotton saris. And they all carried jholas — cloth bags that somehow symbolised their missions.
But the times have changed. A new National Democratic Alliance government has been installed at the Centre which has little in common with the activists. The old United Progressive Alliance government — which had given a platform to a wide spectrum of activists in its National Advisory Council (NAC) — has been deposed. And the NAC has downed its shutters.
The arc lights are on the activist as well. A report by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) has listed non-government organisations (NGOs) and social activists associated with various peoples' movements as those stalling developmental work in the country.
"This is not a conducive environment for social activists to function," says Anil Chaudhary, a peace and NGO activist associated with the Indian Social Action Forum (INSAF), a platform for some 700 movements and NGOs.
Many believe that the jholawallah — already marginalised by a host of global and domestic developments — is on his way out.
But who is the jholawallah in the first place? Academics agree that the term refers to a large section of Left liberals who are usually not part of a political party. You see them at rallies, at seminars and conferences, at world fora and in villages. Their causes differ — and some jump from cause to cause. But the issues are varied — from protecting villagers against big dams and spreading literacy to people's right to information and against nuclear projects.
"Of course, the word jholawallah is now obsolete. Nowadays hardly anybody walks around with a beard and a jhola," says theatre personality Bibhas Chakraborty. "But generally, jholawallahs are educated and erudite people giving unsolicited advice."
Most agree that the presence of jholawallahs is felt most during times of crisis. The end of the Naxalite movement in Calcutta, the growth of the JP movement and the start of the Emergency were some such flashpoints. Small groups formed over the years, taking up issues such as the rights of women and of tribals and Dalits, and for the environment. In recent times, the activists have been rallying together under an anti-nuclear banner. Not surprisingly, many of the groups mentioned in the IB report are against nuclear energy.
"If communities feel threatened, they will give birth to activists who will give voice to their concerns," reasons former NAC member and Right to Information activist Aruna Roy. "As a society we need to listen to those voices."
But the movements have also lost steam over the years, and jholawallahs their place in the sun. Observers say that a host of developments across the world has together pushed the activist to the margins. The Vietnam War gave birth to a whole new generation of Left-winged activists. But subsequent events such as the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the firing on students in Tiananmen Square in China — shrunk the radical's world.
"The role of an activist is a very difficult one in a globalised, liberalised economy and in the age of sponsorships," says Mohammed Selim, a Communist Party of India (Marxist) member of Parliament. "But though they may be invisible at the moment, they have not been vanquished."
Calcutta, of course, has seen the rise of a "civil society" movement — the participation of artistes, academics and others in rallies that started with the firing at Nandigarm and more or less ended with the fall of the Left Front government in 2011. "But it is true that jholawallahs are a rare sight these days," agrees actor Badshah Moitra. "They are not as ubiquitous as they were 15 years ago in coffee houses and tea stalls."
Indeed, you can hardly see the jholawallah in many parts of the country today. Take Bangalore's Koshy's, where, the locals joke, many court cases were argued and newspaper articles written over steaming coffee and chilled beer. Started during the days of the Raj and located just off M.G. Road, Koshy's for decades served the city's intelligentsia.
"While some people discussed glasnost and perestroika on one table, you'd find another table occupied by a writer penning a novel," a spokesman for the restaurant says. "But the city's young don't hang around at Koshy's as much as they did a decade ago," he says.
In fact, that, many hold, is the crux of the problem — the fact that the young are not as enamoured of the jhola as their parents were. The trendy Caf� Coffee Day (CCD), Barista and Starbucks outlets are where the young would rather be. If there is one Koshy's in Bangalore, CCD has 250 outlets. When Tata Starbucks opened its outlet in Bangalore last year, youngsters waited for an hour to get a table.
"The youth of today believes more in aspirational politics than confrontation," points out Anirban Ganguly, director of the BJP-affiliated think tank Shyama Prasad Mookherjee Research Foundation in Delhi. "They believe in a different lexicon."
But some believe the young do have a role to play in movements. "Our work will not be stalled. We are committed to the cause," says Medha Patkar, whose anti-big dam movement attracted the young in large numbers. "All pro-people agencies, from civil rights activists to journalists to the judiciary, should come forth to fight against the government. The challenge is to stay together," adds Teesta Setalvad, who runs the NGO, Citizens for Justice and Peace.
Some argue that the jholawallah is not extinct but has taken on different forms. The BJP, for instance, has its share of supporters who may carry laptop backpacks instead of jholas, but have a mission as well. "Modi would not have become Prime Minister without the support of an army of Right-wing activists in the corporate sector, the media, the economics profession, the Hindutva movement and the public at large," social activist Jean Dr�ze, a former NAC member, stresses.
Political and social observers also point out that the platform for the jholawallah has changed. Anil Chaudhary recalls that there was a time when demonstrators gathered at Delhi's Boat Club — or India Gate — for all kinds of protests. The protestors have now been shoved to a corner near Jantar Mantar, so as not to obstruct traffic.
But many contend today's platform for protest is neither Calcutta's Maidan nor Jantar Mantar. It's the Internet.
"Now dissent has become digital. Protests have taken a cyber form," points out sociologist G.K. Karanth.
Indeed, many small movements have spread their message through and congregated on the Internet — from stone-throwing schoolboys in Kashmir to the thousands that came together to protest against the gang rape and death of a young woman in Delhi in 2012. Many of the gay parades across India have been put into motion on the Internet. The Pink Chaddi campaign — against conservatives who frowned at women going to pubs — found supporters on social networking sites. In other parts of the world, too, urban movements — such as the Occupy Wall Street Movement — have been garnering support, thanks to the Internet.
There are movements on the ground, too, but, as Karanth points out, they have to be sufficiently large or grand to attract people. Anna Hazare, for instance, brought the jholawallahs and the Prada-wallahs together. But the latter outnumber the former.
So is the score, for the present, Jholas 0 and Pradas 1? The supporters of the jhola are livid. "I have strong reservations about the very word jholawallah and such labelling of people. They have contributed to our society and stood by the interests of the poor and faced stiff opposition and even physical resistance from governments in their crusades," says theatre director and actor Kaushik Sen, who was part of the "Paribartan" wave in favour of Mamata Banerjee three years ago. "But that has not eroded their resolve and grit."
As for the detractors, they are busy coining jhola jokes. So what is the jholawallah song? I'm a jholi good fellow.
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Aruna Roy
Heads the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan and led the Right to Information movement
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Works on hunger, famine, child health and education. He drafted the first version of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme of the UPA government
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Environmental activist. Founded Navadanya, a national green movement on organic farming and fair trade
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Secretary of Citizens for Justice and Peace which fights against communalism
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by Jasinda Wilder
Series: The Ever Trilogy #1
Published by Jasinda Wilder Release date : December 16th, 2013
Genres: Contemporary Romance, New Adult
Pages: 390
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These letters are often all that get me through week to week. Even if it's just random stuff, nothing important, they're important to me. Gramps is great, and I love working on the ranch. But…I'm lonely. I feel disconnected, like I'm no one, like I don't belong anywhere. Like I'm just here until something else happens. I don't even know what I want with my future. But your letters, they make me feel connected to something, to someone. I had a crush on you, when we first met. I thought you were beautiful. So beautiful. It was hard to think of anything else. Then camp ended and we never got together, and now all I have of you is these letters. S**t. I just told you I have a crush on you. HAD. Had a crush. Not sure what is anymore. A letter-crush? A literary love? That's stupid. Sorry. I just have this rule with myself that I never throw away what I write and I always send it, so hopefully this doesn't weird you out too much. I had a dream about you too. Same kind of thing. Us, in the darkness, together. Just us. And it was like you said, a memory turned into a dream, but a memory of something that's never happened, but in the dream it felt so real, and it was more, I don't even know, more RIGHT than anything I've ever felt, in life or in dreams. I wonder what it means that we both had the same dream about each other. Maybe nothing, maybe everything. You tell me.
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We're pen pals. Maybe that's all we'll ever be. I don't know. If we met IRL (in real life, in case you're not familiar with the term) what would happen? And just FYI, the term you used, a literary love? It was beautiful. So beautiful. That term means something, between us now. We are literary loves. Lovers? I do love you, in some strange way. Knowing about you, in these letters, knowing your hurt and your joys, it means something so important to me, that I just can't describe. I need your art, and your letters, and your literary love. If we never have anything else between us, I need this. I do. Maybe this letter will only complicate things, but like you I have a rule that I never erase or throw away what I've written and I always send it, no matter what I write in the letter.
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I have heard many great things about Jasinda Wilder's books. Quite a few of my friends love her books, so I was quite excited to start this one. From what I have gathered, most of her books are of full of angst and she can pack an emotional punch to the gut. Forever & Always, while full of angst, didn't really pack the punch that I thought it would.
I wasn't sure exactly what this book was about before heading in. The synopsis doesn't really give any details, whats so ever. Basically, Ever and Cade meet at camp at 14. Over the course of 5 years, they write to each other and grow close as the years go on. We get both POV in the story, seeing how their life changes and how they deal over the course of this time. And then they meet up again.
This is a very slow book. This is very much a character driven novel and I love that we get the POV of both Ever and Cade. It was interesting, seeing the two grow and get close over 5 years. They share personal things with each other, and come to lean on each other through their letters. This part of the book, I loved. Honestly, I loved the book until they met back up.
The biggest turn off for me was it felt like they were both two different people after meeting back up. I can't really put my finger on it exactly, but I just didn't care for them as a couple. That, and the book went from 0-60 once they met back up. We get all these details about their life, slowly over the course of the novel, then BAM.
The book ends on a big cliffhanger. My heart just broke for Cade. I probably shouldn't have read a few reviews for book 2 but I did and I still haven't decided if I will read the rest of the books in the trilogy.
Overall – I did like it. I love Jasinda's writing. She has a way with her words that just sucks you in. I may not continue with this series, but I will definitely be checking out her other novels.
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This study aimed to develop a real time multiple fundamental frequency detection algorithm for real time pitch to MIDI conversion applications. The algorithm described here uses neural network classifiers to make classifications in order to define a chord pattern (combination of multiple fundamental frequencies). The first classification uses a binary decision tree that determines the root note (first note) in a combination of notes; this is achieved through a neural network binary classifier. For each leaf of the binary tree, each classifier determines the frequency group of the root note (low or high frequency) until only two frequencies are left to choose from. The second classifier determines the amount of polyphony, or number of notes played. This classifier is designed in the same fashion as the first, using a binary tree made up of neural network classifiers. The third classifier classifies the chord pattern that has been played. The chord classifier is chosen based on the root note and amount of polyphony, the first two classifiers constrain the third classifier to chords containing only a specific root not and a set polyphony. This allows for the classifier to be more focused and of a higher accuracy. To further increase accuracy, an error correction scheme was devised based on repetitive coding, a technique that holds out multiple frames and compares them in order to detect and correct errors. Repetitive coding significantly increases the classifiers accuracy; it was found that holding out three frames was suitable for real-time operation in terms of throughput, though holding out more frames further increases accuracy it was not suitable real time operation. The algorithm was tested on a common embedded platform, which through benchmarking showed the algorithm was well suited for real time operation.
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This is such a great idea! I just joined in :)ReplyDelete
Just checking in...not making a whole lot of progress on those 14 challenges. EMMA by Jane Austen is holding up the show. I love Austen, but EMMA just seems to go on and on and on and on. I'm beginning to wish that having watched the TV adaptation (which was VERY good, by the way) and knowing what happens would count as having read the darn thing. (Yes, I know, sacrilege for readers to want a visual version to count. But I'm getting tired of her.)ReplyDelete
Okay, little rant over. I'll go make nice with EMMA and see if I can get her into the done pile.
Wish this was around last year when I did 10 challenges. This year, I have six, which seems like plenty to me, but we'll see what else comes out.ReplyDelete
Thanks for hosting and putting a new spin on reading challenges!
- AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:45 PM
Checking in to say hello and happy weekend. Hopefully a good reading one.ReplyDelete
Lots of new members! Thanks for joining us!ReplyDelete
Hey Bev -ReplyDelete
I've always wanted to read Emma as well & have started it several times. Thank you so much for letting me know it's not just me!!
A giveaway is just the motivation we need! LOLReplyDelete
I think I am progressing well in the Mystery/Suspense challenge . Lets see how it goes.
@Bev Don't give up on Emma please! Maybe it's just me - I am a crazy Austen fangirl :)
Yvonne: Welcome!! Plan on a lot of laughs...I can already see it coming and we are only 8 days in.ReplyDelete
Bev: Bev? Bev? What can I say. History lesson (lol a little pun there) it amazes me that Bev reads classics for pleasure..for me that would be punishment like when I has in HS during the Stone Age.
Senora G: Happy Weekend to you too!! And everyone else.
Getting out the pompoms for Misha. Go Misha Go Misha...darn cane gets in the way everytime I do the split...geeeeezzz
@Cheryl: At least you can still do the split. I never could. Even when I was on the younger side of 40.ReplyDelete
@Gina: It's not just you. I swear every time I read ten pages about 25 more get tacked onto the end. Emma is the energizer bunny of books at the moment.
@Misha: I don't plan on giving up on Emma--she counts for waaaaaayyyyyy too many challenges to do that (LOL). And I do like Austen. Maybe now wasn't a good time to pick this one up. But having done so, I will finish.


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Let your imagination take flight as it pedals along with... well, whatever happens to catch my attention!
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
A gold star sat on a turned page when lessons went well… until knowing how, why, what, became an ongoing addiction… Where might this lead, if acquiring knowledge, passing exams, winning scholarships, meant finishing the race to adulthood ahead of the crowd?
Written for IGWRT's, and it so happens a holiday snap of my great-niece and great-nephew fits the bill - sort of!
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love this observation, it feels very true:ReplyDelete
"A gold star sat on a turned page when lessons went well."
You have created that sense of time and place so well.ReplyDelete
'Teacher was the centre of the universe to the myriad pupil-planets in orbit about her each day..'
Well done! I love that same line that Kerry quotes.ReplyDelete
Some say they were the days?ReplyDelete
Those days, home was secondary as the school and teacher was the center of attention ~ Good one Jinksy ~ReplyDelete
Seems appropriate as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week in the States. Blogger doesn't like my open id, so I'm borrowing Millie's. Mine is here. http://razzamadazzle.wordpress.comReplyDelete
This is such the perfect description of school for me. Teachers were the center we orbited around. I'm in.ReplyDelete
Ah, a prelude to a lifetime of scholarship?ReplyDelete
The gold stars were my sense of self worth and teachers were my nurturers. I too love the phrase quoted by Kerry and others. You've definitely set the tone for this road to adulthood.ReplyDelete
This brings back memories of teachers I had growing up. Wonderful prelude to the question, "does learning ever end?"ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 9, 2013 at 5:17 AM
Jinksy, excellent prelude. The line that stood out for me was, "scents which linked the chain of school days about my neck," and the list of things that held the essence. For me, it will always be chalk. Like a clarion call to learning... (I'm showing my age. They all use whiteboards and LCD projectors now!) AmyReplyDelete
I love the photo and you poem!ReplyDelete
I remember some of the teachers I loved and some I feared.
Love this one
Brings back memories of being in school. Teachers seemed to be my center of the universe, too. Always loved studying and learning. This is a lovely academic setting from the student's perspective. A prelude to becoming an adult :)ReplyDelete
Your prelude poem makes me want more ... much more.ReplyDelete
Ah, well, they ere the days, were they not? You have magicked them up wonderfully well.ReplyDelete


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|By (author):
|Chopra, Deepak
|FICTION / Historical
|FICTION / Mystery & Detective / General
|FICTION / Religious
|HarperCollins Publishers
|March 2015
|8.63in x 6.00in x 0.96in
|From The Publisher*
From Deepak Chopra comes a spiritual adventure story about Christ's forgotten disciple, an ancient mystery school, and the timeless power of faith.
Before suddenly disappearing from her cloister, Sister Margaret Thomas McGeary leaves behind a solid gold reliquary, which her niece Mare dis-covers tucked away among Sister Margaret's belongings. "This is from the thirteenth disciple," a handwritten note says, "follow it where it leads," setting into motion a millennia-old mystery about the final-and truest-disciple of Christ. As Mare searches for her lost aunt, she begins to realize that the reliquary contains a secret that could very well change the history of Christianity and forever redefine what it means to be a person of faith.
Joining Mare in her quest is a ragtag and reluctant group of sinners and skeptics-Frank, a journalist eager to break the story; Lily, an eccentric mother of two who knows more than she's letting on; Galen, a misanthrope with a hidden past; and Jimmy, a hospital orderly whose faith sustains him even in the darkest hours. Together, they try to make sense of the reliquary and its mysterious contents. But are they ready for what they learn about the reliquary-or themselves?
Weaving together masterful storytelling, page-turning intrigue, and biblical and religious scholarship, Deepak Chopra reveals illuminating truths about Jesus, his followers, and, ultimately, belief itself. Like his previous New York Times bestselling novels Buddha and Jesus, The 13th Disciple invites readers to know and experience religion in a new and breathtaking way.


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Last night, we got to see the first lesbian president of the United Stated on 24: Redemption, the two-hour prequel to the return of the series 24 in January.
OK, so the character wasn't a lesbian, but she was played by Cherry Jones, so that kinda counts. (I haven't watched the movie yet — it's saved on my DVR for the Thanksgiving break.)
New York magazine recently interviewed Cherry about her role on 24, and asked her about Prop. 8:
When The Advocate interviewed Jones just before the election, she elaborated more on her relationship with actor Sarah Paulson:
Jones and Paulson in 2006
In the latest Sarah Paulson news, ABC has just released the first promo for the mid-season romantic comedy Cupid, starring Paulson and Bobby Canavale — watch it here.
Here's a bizarrely composed Cupid cast shot (why do they all look like their heads are too big for their bodies here?)
I'm one of the few dozen people who liked Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, so I'm glad Sarah will be back on TV. Although Cupid looks like predictable sitcom fare to me, the original version did have a passionate fan following, and the fact that Sarah's character is promoted so heavily in the trailer is enough to get me to check it out when it debuts in January.
In the meantime, Sarah has a smaller role in the upcoming graphic novel action movie The Spirit, which opens nationwide on Christmas Day.
Paulson in The Spirit
Last week, MTV debuted a "Women of The Spirit" featurette, with comments from Paulson and the other women in the film (Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johansson, Paz Vega, etc.).
I'm over the tired guy-juggling-too-many-hot-women shtick (even if he is an action hero), but the lighting is cool! And so is this poster for the film, one of several interesting women of The Spirit posters:
24? Cupid? The Spirit? Which of these are you planning to watch?
And is 24: Redemption worth watching, or would I be better of just marathoning Studio 60 on DVD over the break? (I'm a sucker for that Harriet and and Jordan subtext.)


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Why Is It Always About Girls & Guitar Strings?
Girls are nothing like guitar
strings. You can't
just bang the
hell out of them
and expect
to replace
them when
they break
and have
the song
remain the same.
Even if they
look the same
and feel
the same,
the tune
isn't. I hope
you're good with your fingers.
Composed 2010. Part of the Sailor Jerry Rum Label Love Missives series.
(I haven't had a lot of spare time to write new material, so I'm going to post random older works until I do, which will likely be in a month or so. If you just can't wait, you could always check out my Tumblr page, where I keep a daily haiku diary. Enjoy–or don't. </3)


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Introduction of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China and has evolved over thousands of years. TCM practitioners use herbal medicines and various mind and body practices, such as acupuncture and tai chi, to treat or prevent health problems.
1.Chinese herbal medicine. The Chinese Materia Medica (a pharmacological reference book used by TCM practitioners) describes thousands of medicinal substances—primarily plants, but also some minerals and animal products. Different parts of plants, such as the leaves, roots, stems, flowers, and seeds, are used. In TCM, herbs are often combined in formulas and given as teas, capsules, liquid extracts, granules, or powders.
2.Acupuncture. Acupuncture is a family of procedures involving the stimulation of specific points on the body using a variety of techniques. The acupuncture technique that has been most often studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metal needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation.
3.Tai chi. Tai chi is a centuries-old mind and body practice. It involves gentle, dance-like body movements with mental focus, breathing, and relaxation.
Background of Chinese Medicine
TCM encompasses many different practices, including acupuncture, moxibustion (burning an herb above the skin to apply heat to acupuncture points), Chinese herbal medicine, tui na (Chinese therapeutic massage), dietary therapy, and tai chi and qi gong (practices that combine specific movements or postures, coordinated breathing, and mental focus). TCM is rooted in the ancient philosophy of Taoism and dates back more than 2,500 years. Traditional systems of medicine also exist in other East and South Asian countries, including Japan (where the traditional herbal medicine is called Kampo) and Korea. Some of these systems have been influenced by TCM and are similar to it in some ways, but each has developed distinctive features of its own.
How about the Chinese Medicine?
Is It Safe?
1.Acupuncture is generally considered safe when performed by an experienced practitioner using sterile needles. Improperly performed acupuncture can cause potentially serious side effects.
2.Tai chi and qi gong, two mind and body practices used in TCM, are generally safe.
3.There have been reports of Chinese herbal products being contaminated with drugs, toxins, or heavy metals or not containing the listed ingredients. Some of the herbs used in Chinese medicine can interact with drugs, have serious side effects, or be unsafe for people with certain medical conditions.
Is It Effective?
For most conditions, there is not enough rigorous scientific evidence to know whether TCM methods work for the conditions for which they are used.
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How Far in Advance Should I Schedule Breast Augmentation Before My Wedding?
Are you considering getting a breast augmentation prior to your wedding? If so, you may be wondering how far in advance you should schedule the procedure to ensure your breasts are fully healed and looking their best in time for the big day. While the answer to this question will be unique to every individual, the following information generally applies to most brides-to-be.
In order to provide an ample amount of time for recovery and healing, our board-certified plastic surgeons recommend scheduling breast augmentation no later than one month before the date of the wedding. Following surgery, patients are instructed to rest and take things easy for approximately seven days, after which time non-strenuous activities—such as office-based jobs, running errands, etc.—can usually be resumed. Despite this return to normal daily routines, any heavy lifting, cardio exercise or physical activity will need to be avoided for about two to three additional weeks to ensure the breasts are able to heal properly. Unfortunately, this restriction typically includes dancing, and who doesn't want to be able to dance at their wedding reception? It also includes something most people might not have thought of, and that is hugging. One should really avoid normal hugging for about four weeks after breast augmentation.
Apart from activity limitations, another reason our doctors advise scheduling breast augmentation at least one month prior to one's wedding day is due to the potential for bruising and/or swelling to be experienced after surgery. While any bruising that may occur tends to resolve within several days, it generally takes approximately two to four weeks for the majority of swelling to subside. At this point in time, the breasts should be very near their final appearance, enabling you to look your best in your wedding dress.
Logistically speaking, something else to keep in mind is that the period of rest during the early stages of recovery could provide an ideal time for creating a guest list, addressing invitations, researching vendors, and taking care of other planning responsibilities that don't require you to be up and running around town. Furthermore, you are likely going to want to allow time for most—if not all—swelling to go down before any alterations need to be made to your dress. As a result, scheduling your procedure sooner rather than later may work to your advantage.
Ultimately, as previously stated, all of this information is simply a general rule of thumb—the ideal time to schedule a breast augmentation prior to your wedding will be unique to your specific needs, goals and situation. If you are getting married and are interested in receiving a breast augmentation beforehand, we encourage you to schedule a consultation at Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas for a more personalized answer to this question.


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Feature suggestion to Tesla: Dim the moonroof?
Feature suggestion to Tesla: Dim the moonroof?
rbjd95 | 3 aprile 2016
In one of the test ride videos up on YouTube one of the engineers says a "cover" will be available. On at least 2 videos an engineer indicates the portion over the front seat could be metal, glass or sunroof.
TeslaTap.com | 5 aprile 2016
Dimmable roof is technically possible, but very unlikely on the Model 3. Mercedes offers the Magic Sky control on a few cars as a $2500+ option (i.e. S class, Maybach). Not clear it's needed with 99% blocking of UV. Of course if you're willing to spend $120 million (the cost of a 787), I'm sure someone can add Magic sky from a Mercedes into your Model 3 :)


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Master Jun Hong Lu is the President of the Australian Chinese Buddhist Research Centre (ACBRC), the chairman of Australia Oriental Media Group (AOMG) and a renowned leader of the Chinese Community in Australia. Master Lu is well known internationally for his work in promoting traditional Chinese Culture, World Peace and helping people through Buddhist Teachings. In merely a few years,there are over 10 million people following Master Lu's teachings with the spirit and compassion of Mahayana Buddhism.
With the mission to promote traditional Chinese culture, Master Jun Hong Lu provides teachings of "loving kindness and compassion", as well as the essence of Buddhist philosophy. Master Jun Hong Lu encourages people to refrain from wrongdoings and perform good deeds. Besides that, Master Lu is the chairman of Australia Oriental Media Buddhist Charity Association (AOMB). AOMB is registered under Australian Charities and Non for profit Commission-ACNC.Charity ABN: 96169422664.
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In the past few decades, Master Jun Hong Lu has been continuously promoting World Peace and Traditional Chinese Culture to the world for its ideals and essence to be widely accepted and appreciated. Many of his honourable Awards signify the affirmation of Master Lu for his positive global impact. Master Lu will continue to devote his life to promoting World Peace and Culture, strengthening the harmony and stability of society and to support the development of humanity and world peace.
Contributions of Master Jun Hong Lu have been recognized and covered by the media internationally, including Radio France Internationale (France) and People's Daily Newspaper (China). Millions of copies of 'Buddhism in Plain Terms' and other couple dozen publications by Master Jun Hong Lu are available for free distribution all around the world. Publications are in Chinese and English, and are progressively being translated into German, Spanish, French, and Japanese.
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Many homeowners throughout the Southern California region choose to heat their household water supply with an electric heater. That's not surprising, considering that electric hot water heaters provide some important advantages, including relatively low installation costs and freedom from any potential for gas leaks. However, any hot water system you install in your home will eventually develop problems that make it run less efficiently or stop working altogether. When the time comes to repair your electric hot water heater, trust the professionals at Orange Coast Plumbing. With decades of experience working with older and newer electric water-heating technologies, we have the training and practical skills you need to keep the water flowing throughout your home.
Conventional Storage Electric Hot Water Heaters
There are two primary choices for electric hot water heaters: conventional storage units and tankless units. A conventional storage water heater is the traditional style of heater found in many American homes. Whether powered by electricity or gas, all units in this category feature a reservoir or storage tank that holds many gallons of hot water in readiness between periods of active use. The average residential water heater has a 30- to 50-gallon reservoir, although some homes are equipped with units that hold as little as 20 gallons or as much as 80 gallons. When you make a demand for hot water in a household with a conventional storage heater, that water comes from the top portion of your tank's reserve supply. In order to keep the reservoir full at all times, your heater will offset this outward flow of hot water by pulling an equal amount of cold water into the bottom of the tank. The unit will heat this incoming water to the temperature set on its thermostat(s).
In an electricity-powered conventional storage water heater, actual hot water production depends on the timely operation of a component called a heating element. This component consists of an outer sheath, made from stainless steel or plated copper, wrapped around a heat-conducting inner wire. Most conventional units made today have two heating elements: one (known as the upper element) located in the middle of the reservoir tank, and one (known as the lower element) located at the bottom of the tank.
Each of the elements, which extend outward from the tank wall into the water, is under the control of a separate thermostat. When one of the thermostats senses a drop in the water temperature in its part of the tank, it turns its heating element on, and that element heats the water until it reaches the thermostat's current setting. At that point, the thermostat turns the heating element off. In a properly functioning conventional storage heater designed for residential use, the two elements never run at the same time. Instead, during periods of active use, heating starts with the upper thermostat/element (responsible for the water in the top two-thirds of the reservoir) before progressing sequentially to the lower thermostat/element (responsible for the water in the bottom third). When the heater is in standby mode, the lower thermostat and heating element activate periodically to keep the water up to temperature.
In some modern conventional storage electric hot water heaters, the temperature is controlled by microprocessor modules instead of traditional thermostats. Whether your household water heater is equipped with microprocessors or thermostats, you can choose to set the temperature of your hot water at any point between roughly 90° F and 150° F. If the temperature exceeds an upper limit (typically 170° F) for any reason, the unit will shut down until reset manually.
Tankless Electric Hot Water Heaters
Tankless hot water heaters don't store reserves of hot water for future use. Instead, they create an on-demand supply of heated water when you turn on the hot water taps in your household. In an electric tankless heater, when you request hot water, cold water enters the unit through a connected plumbing line and triggers a component called a flow sensor. This sensor "wakes" the heater up and activates its heating elements. Models currently on the market typically have anywhere from one to four of these elements. The water flows past each element in a zigzagging path on its way through the heater and quickly rises to the temperature set at the unit's thermostat. The heated water then enters your plumbing lines and travels to the opened tap(s).
A tankless hot water system can only produce so much heated water during any given minute of operation. The maximum flow rate in a residential unit can be as low as two gallons per minute, or as high as five gallons. In many cases, electric tankless heaters fall on the lower end of this range, since they can't maintain as high a hot water output as units powered by natural gas or propane. However, some electricity-powered heaters produce a significantly higher flow rate.
In addition, some units make up for their output limitations by slightly decreasing their flow rates during high-demand periods of hot water use. This flow reduction means that each open tap will receive a bit less water, but it helps keep hot water available at multiple taps in your household. Some homeowners choose to increase their overall hot water capacity by installing two or more tankless electric units and using them as point-source water heaters instead of whole-house heaters.
Whether electric or powered by natural gas or propane, the average tankless water heater is significantly more expensive than the average conventional storage water heater. Still, there are reasons to prefer a tankless unit over a conventional storage unit. For example, since they only consume energy during periods of active use, tankless water heaters usually cost less to operate than conventional water heaters. Tankless units also tend to last longer than conventional storage units, require less space for installation, and frequently come with superior product warranties. Waste-conscious households may also appreciate the smaller landfill contributions their discarded tankless water heaters make when compared to discarded conventional storage heaters.
Maintaining an Electric Hot Water Heater
The steps required to properly maintain a conventional storage water heater powered by electricity largely resemble the steps required to maintain a gas-powered conventional storage heater. They include checking the unit for any indication of leaking or rusting, verifying the function of the temperature/pressure relief valve, verifying the function and setting of the thermostat, and draining some of the water from the bottom of the tank in order to avoid any excessive sediment accumulations. Maintenance of electric storage heaters should also include an inspection of all wiring, as well as inspection of the microprocessors on units equipped with this technology. As with gas-powered heaters, some experts call for a twice-yearly servicing schedule, while others call for an annual schedule.
Tankless electric hot water heaters also have their own specific maintenance needs. The most common issue you can avoid by keeping up a regular servicing routine is the accumulation of mineral deposits left behind by the cold water entering your unit. If these deposits build up on the surfaces of the heating elements, they can make those elements work much harder than normal to bring your water up to temperature. Unfortunately, since the hardness of the water supply varies from area to area, no single maintenance schedule applies to all tankless electric units. In an area with soft water, you may go years without experiencing significant mineral buildup. However, in an area with hard water, you may need annual servicing to take care of this issue.
At Orange Coast Plumbing, our expert staff can help you develop an ongoing maintenance plan that effectively preserves the working life of your conventional storage or tankless electric hot water heater. The plan we create will be specifically geared toward the requirements of your heater's technology, as well as any additional issues unique to your household or equipment setup. We will also happily take on the responsibility for carrying out routine servicing and ensuring that your heater is set up for healthy, long-term performance.
Signs That Your Electric Hot Water Heater Needs a Repair
Some of the problems that can degrade the function or efficiency of your conventional storage electric hot water heater are shared by gas-powered conventional units. The list of possible overlapping issues includes such things as a lack of hot water production, excessively slow recovery from periods of heavy hot water use, leaks and a dripping relief valve. However, electricity-powered units also have their own technology-specific indications of serious problems. Relatively common issues in this category include heating elements and/or thermostats that make odd noises during use, service wires that are hot to the touch, service wires with signs of charring, and wiring that visibly produces smoke.
As a rule, you will also notice that something's wrong if your tankless electric heater experiences problems serious enough to require a repair. Some modern units come equipped with a digital readout that actually displays a visible error code when significant issues arise. Whether or not you have the benefit of a built-in error code system, common indications of a repair-worthy problem include water that never reaches your desired temperature, water that never heats up at all, insufficient water flow and rapid fluctuations in the temperature of the water reaching your taps.
Diagnosis and Repair
Like the issues affecting gas-powered water heaters, the issues affecting electricity-powered units typically have multiple possible causes. For instance, a conventional storage electric water heater that doesn't produce hot water may have underlying problems that include a damaged or poorly calibrated thermostat, improperly installed wiring connections and loose wiring connections. Potential problems leading to noisy thermostats and heating elements in a conventional storage unit include loose thermostat wiring, improper thermostat mounting and lime accumulations on the element surfaces. If the water produced by your tankless electric water heater is too cold, the list of possible underlying issues includes a faulty power supply and an excessively high flow rate for the cold water entering the unit.
Even if your electric hot water heater produces error codes when problems arise, it can be difficult to track down the actual source of the issues affecting your unit. That's why only a highly experienced plumbing professional can make an accurate diagnosis and create a detailed repair plan that addresses all relevant issues. At Orange Coast Plumbing, all diagnostics work and repairs are performed by our staff of factory-trained, certified plumbing experts. When you call our offices and arrange an appointment, our technicians arrive on time and make a careful assessment of your heater's condition. After completing this assessment, we'll tell you what we've found and recommend a remedy that will get your system back online. Once you approve the work, we'll complete the repair with high-quality replacement parts matched to your heater's make and model.
Electric Hot Water Heater Replacement
Water heaters sometimes develop problems that are too extensive or severe to address with a cost-effective repair. Your inoperative heater may fall into this category if it's reaching the end of its expected lifespan, if component failures have produced widespread damage, or if you find yourself repeatedly spending money to fix recurring problems. During the assessment process, our experts will inform you about any issues that may make heater replacement a good idea. If you choose to replace your unit, we can walk you through the process and install a new heater that meets your technology preferences and household needs. We can also install a new heater during a home remodel project or during new home construction.
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Apple, Lentil, and Wild Rice Salad
(from taste space)
3/4 c wild rice
1 c green lentils, picked over and rinsed
2-4 scallions, chopped
1 apple, large dice
1 carrot, large dice
2 tsp ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
2 TB extra-virgin olive oil
2 TB balsamic vinegar
salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions1. Cook wild rice and lentils separately according to instructions. Drain if necessary and let cool.
2. Combine dressing ingredients.
3. Combine rice, lentils, remaining vegetables, and dressing, and allow to sit before serving. Serves about 5.


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Vintage Candies Still Sold Today
20 Old-Time Confections That Should Never Be Forgotten
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Does anything about the old-timey Charms look familiar to you? Hint: it might be the logo, as it's the same company that manufactures Blow Pops. Think of these as the predecessor to Life Savers, but with a different flavor lineup — think raspberry and cherry instead of pineapple and tangerine — and individually wrapped for convenience.
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Caitlin McElhone and Scott Jendruck needed a place big enough for two home businesses and a new baby, but they weren't willing to sacrifice their cherished stretch of Oliver on 98 Ave. The solution? Advertise themselves as model community members. "We are very lifestyle-focused," says Caitlin, the creative force behind CM Events planning. "Because of that determination, we were incredibly passionate and stubborn about staying here."
Ten years ago, the young couple had fallen in love with the neighbourhood's easy access to shops, transit and the river. They rented a two-bedroom private suite until the condo board of the adult-only building learned Caitlin was pregnant with their son Mason in early 2014. They persuaded the board to let them stay until Mason was born, but with time dwindling and her belly swelling they had to get creative or get off their favourite street.
The young couple, married in 2009, printed a stack of flyers featuring their engagement photo and a blurb highlighting their commitment to a well-maintained home, as well as their passion for living and raising a family downtown. They posted the ads on the community boards of their favourite buildings in the hopes that someone might consider parting with their home. "We scavenged the area," she says.
This method of reverse prospecting is also how they found the condo rental they were being forced to leave. But there were far more obstacles now: The need for more square footage redirected their search from apartments to townhouses, thereby narrowing their options down to a single six-unit, multi-storey complex on 111 St. and 98 Ave., just one block away. Unsure whether any of them were rental investments, the parents-to-be were willing to also become homeowners if it meant their family could grow free of a landlord's changing whims.
They stuffed flyers into each mailbox and waited. After six months of persuading Bob and Diane Brayman to sell them their home, Caitlin and Scott signed the purchase documents within days of Mason's October birth. The Braymans were already considering a post-retirement move to Kelowna and were pleased to have passed their home to people that'll cherish it equally. "They were a lovely young couple that just loved the area," says Bob. "It made us feel better that somebody would appreciate the area and home."
The 2,200-sq.-ft. row-house is nearly twice the size of their previous home and a welcome improvement for the family. Best of all, nobody's breathing down their necks about age-restricting bylaws. "We feel very privileged that Mason will grow up in a life where he gets to walk places and experience the city."
Housing Hounding
For first-time homeowners Caitlin and Scott, securing the dream home in their ideal location was all about research, persistence and a little sweat-equity. "It's great being downtown with your family," says Caitlin. "It's safe and awesome, but you have to be really stubborn and really creative to make it happen." Here's more of her wisdom:
Know Your Neighbours: "Get to know the people that might live in the buildings or the homes that you are interested in, especially if they're older and have been there for a long time. They are also passionate about their property, and they want to know that it is going to someone that will take care of the home and keep its integrity."
Don't Give Up: "If you'd like to stay urban and central it's absolutely possible, but it requires some extra fighting and passion. The three Grandin places that we have lived in weren't listed on renters' sites or MLS; they were all found by being a little bit creative and building relationships with people. That way you can find something that's a good fit."
Offset Your Costs: "People assume living downtown is expensive, so they immediately write it off. It's important to weigh the pros and cons. You could pay more for a property, but less if you have one car or no car at all. You're saving on things like gym passes because your lifestyle's more active. We always argue that we may have paid more for our house, but our cost of living is lower than our friends' in communities further away."
Oliver: $250,667
($-5,566 from Nov–Jan '15)
• Difference from listing price: -$21,299
• Days on market: 60 (+9 from Nov–Jan '15)
Downtown: $329,916
($+118 from Nov–Jan '15)
• Difference from listing price: -$14,050
• Days on market: 69 (+11 from Nov–Jan '15)


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It's been over six months since I completed my second term of service with AmeriCorps yet the memories and lessons from those two years remain very much a part of my life. If you were to talk to any of my non-AmeriCorps alum friends, I'm sure they would roll their eyes and comment on how I never stop talking about my time in AmeriCorps. I suppose to them AmeriCorps is like a secret club and the unfamiliarity of it all makes listening to me unbearable at times. This saddens me because my decision to join AmeriCorps has proven to be undoubtedly one of the best decisions I have made. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to serve, to meet such wonderful and inspiring people, to develop close friendships with fellow AmeriCorps members, and to grow and mature into the person I am today. AmeriCorps has impacted my life in more ways than one and truthfully it would take more than a blog post to illustrate just how much national service means to me.
I made the decision to join AmeriCorps in the spring of my senior year of college. I knew I wanted to take some time off after graduation and do something meaningful– I wanted to volunteer and give back. I heard of AmeriCorps through a friend and I did some research on the various programs My first term of service of AmeriCorps was with AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps). During our orientation one of our fellow AmeriCorps members got up to speak. He described NCCC members as an "army of altruists" and this description has always fascinated me. National service doesn't necessarily mean service in the armed forces. Service can come in varying forms and AmeriCorps members serve their country, both indirectly and directly, by working to address some of our nation's most difficult challenges. Former President John F. Kennedy famously said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." For me, and for thousands of current and former AmeriCorps members, this quote resonates. I wanted to serve my country, make a positive contribution and join a movement of people who felt the same way. AmeriCorps provided me with this opportunity.
I can honestly say that AmeriCorps has molded me into the person I am today. I am a better person because of what I experienced in AmeriCorps. I think one of the best aspects of AmeriCorps is that you learn to live simply as a result of your very modest living stipend. Although, this was a source of anxiety and frustration at times, I will never take for granted what I have, because I know what it's like to struggle financially. AmeriCorps seeks to teach its members what it means to live close to or below the poverty line. It's easy to become indifferent or apathetic to the needs of others when you live in a privileged enclave and can't identity with the struggles of others. Through personal experience, AmeriCorps motivates its members to seek out solutions to poverty and to assure that every person's basic needs are met.
It shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone how detrimental the economy has been to recent college graduates finding employment. AmeriCorps for me was like my first big "break." It provided me with the opportunity to travel the country, work with a number of different nonprofits and government agencies, acquire relevant experience and develop the skills I would need to be successful. Essentially, AmeriCorps transformed me from a somewhat naïve recent college graduate into a motivated, informed and experienced professional in the nonprofit sector.
AmeriCorps has opened so many doors for me and has provided me with so many opportunities. As a result of my service, I have been nominated for a Jessie Ball DuPont Fellowship through my alma mater, McDaniel College. Additionally, I had the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream of volunteering abroad in Africa, by using the Education Award I received to participate in a January term course. Still not convinced? After finding a job opening on AmeriCorps alums for a FEMA Reservist position, I applied and received a call the following day requesting an interview (I worked with FEMA during my term of service with AmeriCorps NCCC). I could continue to cite examples. However, for the sake of brevity I will allow those three to suffice and leave you with one more thing.
Friendship. I met some of the most amazing people in AmeriCorps. These people share my passion for service and making a difference. The bonds you form in AmeriCorps are unlike any other. In a previous blog post for Volunteer Maryland, I wrote about how AmeriCorps for me was where I felt most at home. My Ameri-friends became Ameri-family. I love how we will always have our memories of service and how we will always encourage and inspire each other to leave the world a little better than we found it.


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Thursday, November 17, 2011
"Graffskiye razvalini"-(Duke's ruins)
I couldn't find the information about, from where this recipe is originated, but I can surely tell that, it is very popular and very favorite cake among Uzbek people. I am posting it by request of my readers:) I cooked this cake a long time ago, I was sure that I had photos with the cooking process, but it is so pity I couldn't find them:( Thanks God, I have the main photo, with a ready cake:)
The base of "Graffskiye razvalini" can be made of fluffy sponge cake or with a meringue. If you want it to be more crunchy and light, you have to choose meringue base. I prefer to make it with a sponge cake.
Small meringues on top, can be plain white as well as light brown, using a little cocoa powder. I used bigger baking pan, so, my fluffy base is thinner and "ruins" are not so high. If you will use smaller pan for baking, you will get higher cake. Mine was 10 inch round cake pan.
If you want to make meringue base:
3 egg whites
1 cup of sugar
A pinch of lemon acid
For regular sponge cake:
6 eggs
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of plain flour
Syrup for sponge cake:
1 tbsp of sugar completely dissolved in 150 ml of water+a pinch of vanilla(vanilla is optional)
For small meringues:
3 egg whites
1 cup of sugar
A pinch of lemon acid
1 tsp of cocoa powder (optional)
For cream:
1 can (400 gr)of condensed milk
400 ml of whipping cream
200 grams of soft cream cheese (optional)
Pinch of vanilla powder
For topping:
200 grams of chocolate
For meringue base, beat up egg whites until stiff peaks. Add in sugar in 3 approaches and whisk for 3-4 min more. At the end, add in lemon acid and whisk for 10 seconds. Pour this mixture in to baking pan, layered with a parchment paper and cook in preheated oven, at a lowest temperature, for a longer time. My teacher used to say "don't bake your meringues, DRY them". And the important secret is - don't change the temperature in the oven. If you have fan oven, that would be perfect for cooking meringue base. Usually it takes 5!!! hours.
Small meringues are made in the same way, but, you have to pipe or spoon small portions onto baking tray, layered with parchment paper and bake for shorter time. (About 1.5-2 hours). If you want to add in cocoa powder, it should be added at the end, along with lemon acid. I use my pastry bag, with a medium sized "star" former, to shape my small meringues.
For sponge cake:
Whip egg whites until stiff peaks, add in sugar in 3 portions and whisk for another 1-2 min. Add in egg yolks, one by one and mix carefully. Now, add in flour and again mix carefully. Pour cake batter in baking pan, layered with baking paper and put in to the cold oven. Bake for 40 min in medium heat. Baking time can vary, as ovens are different. I baked mine for 1,5 hour:) (My oven is just a disaster!!!)Just check up with a wooden stick. If it will come out clean when inserted, than cake is ready. Take out and let it cool completely. Peel of baking paper, cut the cake in two halves and set aside.
Beat up cream, when it will just to start to thicken,gradually add in condensed milk and beat until thick and smooth. At the end, add in cream cheese and vanilla, beat for 1 min more. Don't over beat the cream! You can skip cream cheese, but I like it's taste and that's my favorite cream:)
To assembly the cake, put one piece of sponge cake on a big flat tray, sprinkle with a syrup and evenly spread cream over the top. Put on the second half and spread more cream on top. Now, start placing small meringues on top of the cake. For that, just spread some cream at the bottom of meringue and stick it to the cake. You can arrange your meringues to your taste, but usually it is done as in attached photo. When you done with meringues, fill the spaces with a cream. Also decorate the sides of the sponge cake.
Melt chocolate on a double boiler and immediately pour over the cake. Cake also can be sprinkled with some coconut powder.
Although, the recipe is long and it seems to be quiet difficult, preparing is easy and fun. It just takes a little time:) I am sure, that you will love the result! Enjoy your gorgeous and heavenly tasty cake!!!
Yoqimli ishtaha!!!
Posted by Malika Sharipova at 5:38 AM
Labels: Sweets
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I made this cake last week , it was the best, everybody loved it. Thank you Malika for posting this recipe, I'm going to try some more recipes from your site..ReplyDeleteReplies
Albina, you're welcome dear:)Delete
- AnonymousApril 12, 2012 at 5:25 PM
Are those dumplings at the top of the page? They look delicious and i hope you have a recipe!!!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Those are "Somsa" s, I have a lot of variety of recipes here, you can check them out:)Delete
This looks really good! Thank you for posting, I've been trying to find my mum's recipe with no luck. I will try this this week! XxReplyDeleteReplies
Amira, darling you're so welcome!!!Delete
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Sun, May 19, 2019, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Of Mice and Men
By John Steinbeck
Directed by Beulah Vega
Two drifters, George and Lennie arrive at a ranch to work for enough money to get their own place. Lennie is a man-child and George an uneducated but intelligent man who acts as Lennie's protector. It becomes clear that Lennie, who loves soft and cuddly things, is both gentle and dangerous. He accidentally kills the ranch boss's promiscuous wife and flees, with George in pursuit. George faces a moral dilemma: how to deal with Lennie before the ranchers find him and mete out their own justice.
Generously sponsored by Tim McDonald and Bob Scott
Suggested audience high school and older—mild adult themes. Students $12 Adults $25. Tickets available online at cloverdaleperformingarts.com, in person at Mail Center, Etc., at 207 N. Cloverdale Blvd., 707-894-3222, or at the door if available.
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This is a little different than the things I usually feature here, but I've been following Kateywrites for awhile now, and it's a blog I recommend. I find the writing engaging, and there are not many things more important than teaching children to love reading, which is something Katey blogs about quite often. Being taught to read well and to view reading as something to enjoy is one of the things that has allowed me to do as well as I have in life, and I try to do the same for the children in my life. You can also follow Kateywrites on Facebook and Twitter.
No, I don't really suggest you throw an Orwellian birthday party for your children (although…Big Brother watching them is not the worst idea. Have you seen what kids get up to at parties?) I mean that:
- I'm a total throwback. When I was 7 (3 guesses which year that was) you had your birthday party at home. Your mom made cake from a box. Frosting from a can. I LIKE birthday parties at home. I meet the kids, I meet their parents. The kids actually play together – not just in the same facility. They play with one another – not laser guns or bouncy castles. It's nice.
- I love book-themed parties! With so many options at Parties R Us, it's easy to just opt for a party based on your kids' favorite Disney, Nick Jr., or Dreamworks characters. But it is simple and fun and…
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For good deals on bulk 380 ammo go to
First Look: Kel-Tec P3AT .380 Pistol
By Mike Weaver
I purchased a Kel-Tec P3AT .380 ACP semi-auto a couple of weeks ago. I was lured by its tiny size, light weight and, so far, I really like it. The P3AT is built with a Dupont ST-8018 polymer grip and trigger guard, a 7075-T6 aluminum frame that houses the firing mechanism and SAE 4140 ordnance steel slide and barrel. Here is how Kel-Tec describes their miniature pistol:
"The P-3AT is a semi-automatic, locked breech pistol, chambered for the .380 Auto cartridge. It has been developed from our highly successful P-32 pistol with negligible increase in weight and size. The slidestop has been eliminated and the magazine capacity reduced to 6 rounds due to the larger cartridge."
"The firing mechanism is double action only. The magazine has a 6 round capacity. The KEL-TEC P-3AT is the lightest .380 Auto pistol ever made. Thanks to its locking dynamics and superior ergonometry, perceived recoil and practical accuracy are comparable to much larger guns."
"From the very beginning of the design and development, computers have been used exclusively. All machined components are also made on modern high speed computerized equipment."
I have fired 100 rounds through my P3AT, consisting of 50 Magtech and 50 Speer Gold Dots, and there were no malfunctions while firing. However, twice after initially inserting the magazine and racking the slide, the first round didn't fully chamber. Instead, it was stuck about halfway in. (There is probably a technical term for this, but I don't know what it is!) Simply pulling back the slide a little bit and releasing it resolved the problem and the cartridge loaded correctly. Both times that this happened, it was with Speer ammunition.
I think the problem may have been due to my technique. I am not sure that I pulled the slide back all the way on the two occasions that these failures to feed occurred. I am sure that in the future I will be able to determine if the problem is ammo selection, my technique, or something else, as I gain more experience with the pistol. Anyhow, once the gun was properly loaded, all rounds cycled through as expected with no hiccups.
I was pleasantly surprised that the recoil was not nearly as bad as I had imagined. I was told by the dealer and in reading many blogs that, although this gun is good for what it was designed (i.e. deep concealment, personal protection), it was not a lot of fun to shoot because of the recoil. However, I did not find the recoil to be a problem. I have large hands and my ring finger of my shooting hand only partially rests on the grip, while the pinky is totally flapping in the wind. Despite this, I found the gun to be very manageable and not at all unpleasant to shoot.
The other thing I liked about the Kel-Tec P3AT was that I could shoot it accurately, at least by my standards, which granted leave a lot of room for improvement. My other handguns include a Glock 19 and Glock 22. These were my first handguns and the ones with which I learned. Out to about 25 feet, my groups were similar in size to what I get when I shoot the bigger guns.
One thing I am not in love with about this pistol is the sights. They are so small and low that I find they take excessive time to acquire, which is certainly not what you want in an emergency situation. However, at the distance that I think this gun would be useful, I am not sure how important the sites would be, even if they were better. Overall, I am very impressed with the little Kel-Tec P3AT.
I see that Ruger recently introduced their LCP .380 and Kahr Arms is about to release a similar sized .380 pistol; these three guns might make an interesting comparison. The Kel-Tec web site can be found at: www.kel-tec-cnc.com
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League One and League Two clubs have overwhelmingly supported proposals to allow the continued involvement of 16 invited sides in the Checkatrade Trophy.
At the outset of the Checkatrade Trophy trial last summer, the EFL committed to giving its Clubs the opportunity to determine the competition's future format and, following a period of consultation in April, League One and League Two representatives met to share views.
During this meeting Clubs were presented with a review of the 2016/17 season before being asked to vote on three options:
Retaining the current format with amendments;
Reverting to a 48-team knock-out competition;
Abandoning the Checkatrade Trophy altogether.
66.6% of Clubs who voted did so for Option One and as a result, the format – with some key amendments - will be retained for seasons 2017/18 and 2018/19
KEY FORMAT CHANGES include:
EFL team selection criteria amended to allow increased flexibility for League One and League Two Clubs
A Club can play any goalkeeper in the competition.
Teams must now select four out of their top ten appearances makers. In previous years, clubs had to pick five from their top eleven.
An increase in the total competition fund to £3 million;
Each group will continue to contain one invited under 21 team with the remainder made up of EFL Clubs from either League One or League Two. Groups will be formed to minimise overall travel time for EFL Clubs and fans;
Invited under 21 teams will play their Group games away from home;
Regionalisation until the Quarter-Final stage (improved from Round Two in 2016/17) to minimise overall travel time for Clubs and fans;
Flexibility of fixture dates to allow teams to schedule games outside of international weeks;As part of the proposals, the selection criteria for invited under 21 teams will remain as 'six players from the starting 11 must be under the age of 21 as at 30 June 2017.'
There are three HEADLINE OBJECTIVES for the Checkatrade Trophy in seasons 2017/18 and 2018/19. They are:
Provide enhanced playing opportunities for young players of EFL and Category One Clubs;
Enhance the profile of the competition;
Improve the revenue opportunities for EFL Clubs.
EFL Chief Executive Shaun Harvey has welcomed the support of the competition. He said: "The history of the EFL Trophy is one of new ideas and innovation, but at its heart has always been the belief that this is an opportunity for League One and League Two clubs to taste cup success. I am therefore delighted to see the backing the Checkatrade Trophy has received from our Clubs for the next two seasons, following a full and comprehensive review of this year's pilot format.
"We wanted to ensure that League One and League Two Clubs had the opportunity to make the key decisions regarding where we take the competition in 2017/18 and beyond and I believe we have reached a revised format that benefits all parties.
"EFL Clubs will have greater flexibility with regard to team selection, while still maintaining the principle that this is a first team competition for our Clubs that will support the development and progression of young players. The competition will also provide significant financial rewards for all EFL Clubs, which increases with success."
Chesterfield director and company secretary Ashley Carson said: "We voted to revert back to the original format of the competition, so we are naturally disappointed with the outcome.
"However, the amount of home-grown players used in the competition can't be ignored and this is very encouraging.
"The prize money at each round is very generous and now that we know the result of the vote, we will be taking the competition seriously next season."


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The 31-year-old picked up his second booking of the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign in last night's 2-1 victory over the Macedonians at the Aviva Stadium and will therefore sit out the return in Skopje.
But Keane insists it is unreasonable to expect defenders not to incur two cautions over the course of 10 group games.
Injustice: Keane wants the ban law for defenders changed
He said: 'That rule (two yellow cards) has to change. The chance of defenders getting yellow cards, it's going to happen, 100 per cent they are going to get two yellow cards in 10 games.
'It's ridiculous, they need to change that rule. It's a shame that Richard is going to be missing, he's a massive, massive player for us.
'Hopefully we get people like John O'Shea back fit and Shay Given, the experienced players. Hopefully they will be fit in June. But Richard is a big loss, obviously.'
In the thick of it: Dunne picked up a yellow and will miss the clash with Macedonia in June
Dunne was one of six men, three from either side, to beyellow-carded by Hungarian official Istvan Vad, although there wasastonishment within the Irish camp that Macedonia defender BobanGrncharov did not see red for an horrendous 49th-minute challenge onShane Long.
Grncharov took full retribution for an earlier run-in when he caughtLong with his studs in the side of the head as the striker jumped tomeet a high ball, leaving him with wounds which required three stitches.
Keane said: 'It was an horrific tackle and certainly a red card, there's no question.
'The referee was only 10 yards away from it, and to give [keeperKeiren] Westwood a yellow card for time-wasting two minutes into thesecond half and then give the fella a yellow card for that tackle justdoesn't make sense.'
No second thoughts: McCarthy is pleased to put speculation about his international future behind him
Meanwhile James McCarthy emerged from his senior debut for the Republic of Ireland delighted to have finally ended the debate over his allegiance.
The 20-year-old Wigan midfielder was introduced as an 87th-minute replacement for skipper Robbie Keane in last night's 2-1 Euro 2012 qualifier victory over Macedonia to formally confirm himself as an
Ireland international and end Scotland's hopes of persuading him to change his mind.
Glasgow-born McCarthy has spent the last few weeks at the centre of a debate over whether or not his mind was firmly made up following his withdrawal from Giovanni Trapattoni's squad for last month's Carling Nations Cup clash with Wales.
Club boss Roberto Martinez further muddied the waters last week when he suggested that there could yet be room for manoeuvre, although the player was quick on his arrival in Dublin to insist that the country of his heritage rather than that of his birth had won out.
McCarthy said: 'I'm delighted to make my debut. The fans were great with me. There was nothing in the stories that came about. Hopefully I can get many more caps.
'It's been different class. The boys have made me really welcome. It's just great to be amongst it and get some game-time under my belt.'
Explore more:People: Shay Given, James McCarthy, Robbie Keane, John O'Shea, Richard Dunne, Roberto Martinez Places: Glasgow, Dublin, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Macedonia, Hungary, Wales, Ireland
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Here are some important dates for Spring 2017:
- March 13, 2017: First week of practice
- April 8, 2017: First game of the season
- May 20-21, 2017: U10 and U12 tournament at Columbia Gas Fields
- May 27, 2017: Last game of the season
Here are some important dates for Spring 2017:
Announcement: Mike Strickland has been elected to Coaching Coordinator position. He is currently coaching the U9 girls United. This winter, he obtained his US Soccer National E License and has been coaching a team of U10 and U9 Elk River Soccer girls in indoor soccer. We are looking forward to seeing his experience and expertise help our coaches develop Elk River Soccer players.