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Microsoft Dynamics CRM has many powerful features designed to manage business functionality and processes. Auto Case Creation and Case Routing Rules are two of those powerful and key features within CRM's Service Management area. Included below are 10 tips to make the set-up and management of those key features successful.
Case Routing Rule LIMIT – A
case routing rule is a specific criteria which act as traffic manager to direct cases to other users, teams, queues or elsewhere based on the rule details. In CRM, only 1 case routing rule can be active at a given time. While there is only 1 active rule allowed, there may be multiple conditions (see tip #2).
Case Routing uses conditional hierarchy – Hierarchy is the ordering of items to determine what has priority or is above other items. Conditional statements are rules that trigger a specific action to take place if the criteria is met. The manner in which cases are routed in CRM is based on "conditional hierarchy". Conditional hierarchy means which condition is met/satisfied first. When a case is created, it will be routed based on which of the conditions is met first. CRM checks the condition and assumes the list order as the priority. If the third rule is the most important, it should be moved to the first rule in the list as the first condition that is satisfied, will be the priority.
Always Specify a Routing Rule – In order for cases to be routed in CRM, there must be an activated routing rule. If a routings rule has not been specified, there is no logic set or direction of how or where to move/direct the case. A routing rule tells CRM what to do with the case.
Case Creation Rule Owner – The default owner of the case will be the owner of the case creation rule and will be the owner when viewing the case in views, reports, etc. A non-user can not be the owner of cases. For example, in order for a support team to be the default owner of the cases, the support team must be a user in the system. If a support team is not an actual user, they cannot own the case creation rule and will not be listed as the default owner
Remember to save and activate Routing Rules or Rule changes! Automatic case creation requires an active auto case creation rule. Activate the rule via the command line shown below. Select "Activate" in the ribbon and once activated, the status will be updated. If needed, refresh the screen to confirm.
Editing the Routing Rule. In order to edit the routing rule, the rule must be deactivated. Deactivate rules in the same manner as above, only choosing "Deactivate" from the command bar.
Applying Routing Rule – While auto created cases are created via the active routing rule, manually created cases will require manual application of the routing rule by selecting the "Apply Routing Rule" from the command bar to route based on the applicable routing rules.
Test Email Routing in controlled manner:
Testing the email routing
in a controlled manner is very important. To limit any possible issues when using SSS (server side synchronization), select same day or a close date in the Advanced Settings within the Email Server Profile before enabling it or SSS.
Another way to increase your success with the email case routing is to disable or uncheck automated email notifications in Auto Case Creation prior to testing on an active email address. This small step will ensure that if your SSS (Server Side Synchronization) router is not set up correctly or there is an error, you will avert sending unintended email notifications.
User Role for Case Creation Rule – Users roles in CRM are associated to privileges or access rights. In order to implement CRM case creation, user roles need to be reviewed to ensure they have at least Read access. Users need at least this level of access to leverage multiple case features.
- Importing existing cases – To avoid applying the routing rules to every case when importing multiple case records, simply create an additional column in the spreadsheet named "Route Case" and then populate the associated fields with a yes or no value as applicable prior to import.
And there you have it! We hope this saves you both time and energy in the future when working with auto case creations and routing cases. For more on workflows, we have a plethora of Dynamics CRM blogs just waiting to be unearthed by you!
Happy CRM'ing!


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LLC vs. Corporation for Equity Crowdfunding
The traditional debate for promoters of start-ups when choosing which entity to utilize has been confined to three (really four) choices: sole proprietorship/partnership, S-Corp, or LLC. In most instances, each of these forms has allowed for initial losses to be passed through to the individual tax return(s) of the ownership to offset other sources of income. This provides a single level of taxation when the business becomes profitable, so the only real questions are limited liability versus unlimited liability and the reduction of employment taxes.
Start-ups that capitalize in whole or in part through utilizing equity crowdfunding have a whole other array of factors that must be carefully considered when choosing which form of business entity to utilize.
Sole Proprietorships
Since the very definition limits the ownership of a sole proprietorship to an individual (or a married couple who files taxes jointly), investors of any kind, including equity crowdfunding investors, are not an option.
Partnerships come in two varieties outside the realm of professional business associations run by attorneys, accountant, and architects; general partnerships and limited partnerships.
General Partnerships
A simple explanation of a general partnership is two or more owners who conduct business as co-owners and manage under the theory of mutual agency in which each partner is an agent of the others, and each partner has joint and several liability for all the liabilities and judgments against the partnership (read: total liability for everything).
Needless to say, no business promoter would capitalize through equity crowdfunding and take on complete strangers as general partners.
Limited Partnerships
A limited partnership is similar to a general partnership, but must have at least one general partner and at least one limited partner. Limited partners do not manage the partnership, and their liability is limited to their initial investment, so long as they do not act as general partners by participating in management. The general partners, however, are subject to joint and several liability (read: total liability for everything).
While it is plausible that there are circumstances in which a limited partnership might be utilized as a business entity that is in part capitalized by equity crowdfunding, there are other options that do not include joint and several liability for management.
While the S-Corp is generally the entity of choice for an actively operated business, it is highly unlikely to be available as a choice for use in a business capitalized through equity crowdfunding because its use is limited to 100 shareholders. The idea of equity crowdfunding is to take small investments from a large number of people; therefore, unless the amount to be raised from the investors is small or the share price is very high, use of the venerable S-Corp is probably out of the question.
Limited Liability Companies
Using an LLC is a valid choice as an entity to utilize for a business capitalized using equity crowdfunding.
The Pros
Unlike a limited partnership, an LLC provides liability protection from third-party claims for management and investors alike. Also, like a partnership, it provides for pass-through taxation that, in general, is a financial advantage.
The Cons
A downside to utilizing an LLC is that it is not conducive to large turnover in ownership. Although variable from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, too much ownership change may force the dissolution of an LLC. In addition, members of an LLC must vote to admit new members to an LLC; when a membership is sold, it becomes an economic interest unless existing members vote to admit the holder of an economic interest as a member. Under the JOBS Act, securities purchased through equity crowdfunding may be resold one year after issuance. While it remains unclear whether or not a secondary market will develop in which securities initially sold via equity crowdfunding will be actively traded, the time and expense to the management of the facilitating of voting on newly admitted members could very well overshadow the financial benefits sought.
Another detriment of using an LLC comes at tax time. It is entirely possible that the members of an LLC receive K-1s indicating that the members' share of the profits of the LLC exceed the actual amounts distributed. While less common, it is entirely possible for the tax liability of a member for the profit of an LLC to exceed the actual amount distributed. Accredited investors are accustomed to this when it occurs and, at least in theory, are capable of absorbing such costs. Equity crowdfunding investors may be less sophisticated financially and may question or doubt the validity of such an occurrence, and some may be unable to absorb any tax liability in excess of amounts distributed.
A corporation is a valid choice as an entity to utilize for a business capitalized using equity crowdfunding.
The Pros
Like LLCs, corporations provide liability protection from third-party claims for management and shareholders alike. Since corporations are subject to double taxation (income tax paid at the corporate level and capital gains tax paid on dividends at the shareholder level), shareholders will only be taxed on the dividends they actually receive. The taxes paid by shareholders as of the date of this writing is 15% if the dividend is classified as qualified.
The Cons
While double taxation may be easier for investors, in general it means that more taxes are being paid and, in turn investors, are reaping less financial benefit from their investment.
Another negative for the use of a corporation is the requirement to hold annual shareholders meetings. While the JOBS Act creates a simplified form of financial reporting to the SEC and only stipulates such reporting must be shared with investors who acquired securities through equity crowdfunding, and while the JOBS Act specifies that equity crowdfunding preempt state (blue sky) securities laws, the JOBS Act does nothing to modify the general corporate law of each state. While bylaws may be carefully drafted to ensure that means of electronic communications are not offered for purposes of holding shareholders meetings, and presumably most equity crowdfunding investors would not travel far to attend a meeting of shareholders, it is conceivable that thousands of people could show up for a meeting of shareholders. This means that, at worst, you need to pay for somewhere to meet, and, at best, you will have to pay for the printing and postage of thousands of meeting notices and ballots each year.

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After the Great Bracelet Debacle last week, I tried again and implemented my plan to add a layer of translucent clay BEFORE laying in the floral components. So much better - no air pockets. After baking, I glued the clay to the brass cuff. This was the first time I've ever used Super Glue, and I proceeded to glue my fingers together. Sheesh. My learning curve appears to be long and slow. *sigh*
I still had a bunch of sanding to do. I love the clay when it feels silky smooth, so I sanded like crazy to even out the overall surface. In the process, I sanded right through a wing of the butterfly. Crap! After stomping through the house for 30 minutes in a fit, I went to the studio to see what I could do to fix it. I baked another butterfly all by itself, then glued it over the damaged area of the bracelet. I left it as a bas relief and I like the final result.
Now a plea for ideas:
I'm stuck with this new pendant. I feel it needs something but can't figure out what. Maybe some metallic gold feathers between the bail and the top of the landscape motif?? What would YOU do with it?
I really do want ideas, so put your thinking caps on. :) Thanks!
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LATEST, March 21 – POLICE to the rescue. Hahahahahaha!
The police has rejected the notice for the debate between former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tourism and Culture Minister Nazri Aziz, which is planned for March 25 in Kuala Kangsar.
"After examining and considering the reasons the gathering will be held and taking into account safety, public order, protection of rights and public freedom, Kuala Kangsar district police chief Ahmad Termizi Abd Haq has rejected the application and will follow up with a written decision which will be handed to the applicant today," said acting Perak police chief Hasnan Hassan in a statement today. [Malaysiakini].
Lawak negara kita ni!
PADA 10 Mac, saya siarkan rencana bertajuk "Welcome to Padang Rengas" di mana saya ceritakan berkenaan lawatan saya ke pekan kecil yang jadi tempat persemayaman politik (Datuk Seri) Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, Menteri Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan.


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The LCVP / Higgins Boat
Introduced in 1941, the Higgins boat was a critical part in the Allies winning WWII. Made from plywood, it was a shallow, barge-like boat that could ferry an entire platoon from a ship to a beach. The Higgins boat was 36 feet long and just under 11 feet wide. It could carry 36 men, a jeep and 12 men, or 8,000 lbs of cargo and equipment. It was powered with a 225 horsepower diesel engine that allowed travel speeds of up to 12 knots. The ramp was one of the most important parts of the boat because it allowed for a quick unloading. This meant that men were on the ground faster than with other boats. Additionally, the Higgins boat was designed to have a ... Read more


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The Making of a Better Student Council
May 1, 2017
With the 2017-2018 student council elections having come to an end, my brain is reeling with thoughts about what next year could entail. Of course, the year could be quite vanilla with nothing new or exciting, but I have great expectations.
Kai Tinich and Grant Ryals were elected as executive leaders of Stuco, and I can only hope they'll do a good job of leading the program, which I think they will. It'll be a year with new leaders and new experiences as a member of Stuco, but I'm more concerned with what the overall school year will look like rather than what my time as a member will be like. I'm hoping for a few things to happen that I can't really control with my role as a representative.
Student council should find a way to integrate getting good grades as a precursor for incentives. Right now, we do class points for showing up to after school activities and participating in spirit week, but we don't do much to incorporate someone's academic accomplishments. Louisburg High School currently has many Fs, and I think students might make more of an effort to keep grades up if they had better incentives. Student Council should team up with staff to brainstorm some ways to improve this issue.
I also hope that Stuco can integrate more charity work or random acts of kindness. Our school goes through periods of fighting being a big problem or bullying becoming bad and I think that if an organization were to take matters into their hands and do their best to combat that, problems like these wouldn't arise at the rate they do now. When students find ways to make each other happy and focus on good things instead of bad, it becomes easier to get along.
Student Council is a big part of Louisburg High School that does many great things, but I think that as an organization, there are many things that could be done to make it and the things it does even better.


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Seelai Karzai
Poet and activist from the War Resisters League
Laura Durkay
International Socialist Organization
The recent Charlie Hebdo and kosher bakery attacks in Paris have inspired waves of contentious debate around the globe centering on Islamic extremism, freedom of speech, and the role of the United States in an increasingly sectarian Middle East. However, one thing became very clear: for all of France's talk of protecting "Freedom of Speech", the already oppressed Islamic population in France would not have those same freedoms protecting them in the wake of the attacks.
Recently, dozens of French Muslims were arrested for "hate speech" or "inciting violence". There have been more than twenty anti-Muslim attacks in France since the Charlie Hebdo incident, primarily against mosques and largely unreported in the media. The state of Muslims in France, however, quickly became worldwide news: while comprising only 10-12% of the population, they make up 60-70% of the prison population. This statistic hits home in America, where Black Americans suffer a similar fate. New York City itself has a checkered history with Muslims, having been exposed running a massive surveillance program of the city's mosques and Islamic population.
Much like the "War on Drugs", the "War on Terror" has criminalized a particular population. This tactic seeks to undermine the sovereignty of Muslim nations, paint them as inherently violent, and denounce them as less deserving of resources and self-determination.
From the United States involvement in the Middle East particularly since 9/11, to the occupation of Palestine, to the still-open horrors of Guantanamo Bay, to the mass incarceration of the French Muslim community, the criminalization and scapegoating of Muslims has become pervasive. It has enabled the West to exploit fear of Islam and nationalism around "terrorism" to push an agenda of empire in the Middle East, and to segregate us here at home.
Please join the Queens branch of the International Socialist Organization Wednesday, February 11 at 7PM at the Queens Pride House for a wide-ranging discussion and speakout addressing Islamophobia, its history, and its effects globally. By affording the community a space to learn and be heard, we hope to build solidarity against the sinister tide of anti-Muslim racism.
Wed. February 11
Queens Pride House
76-11 37th Ave, 2nd Fl.
Jackson Heights, Queens
E / F / R / M / 7 to Roosevelt Ave/ Jackson Heights
Hosted by
Queens Branch of International Socialist Organization
nycsocialist.org / socialistworker.org / Facebook: Queens International Socialist Organization
Co-sponsored by
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Offered for sale is a rare live album by John Lennon, Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz, released in 1978 on multicolored vinyl.
About this copy: This copy of Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz is an original pressing from 1978, pressed on multicolored "splatter" vinyl.
The record is in M- condition and has only had a couple of plays. The cover is still in its original shrink wrap, and the original white title and information insert is included.
A beautiful copy of a rare private label John Lennon LP.
Background: This live LP purports to provide live recordings from the second of John Lennon's Willowbrook One to One concerts, along with a couple of additional tracks that were hard to find at the time of the album's original release in 1978. The record is pressed on mostly blue, mutlicolored splatter vinyl, and is quite attractive. These pressings were limited; this is the only example we've ever seen.
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Burrow Into These Warm Hedgehog Mittens
There seems to be an explosion of animal wear. Not necessarily leopard print or zebra stripes, but I have seen a lot more outfits and accessories with imitation animals either attached or used in creative ways. I went looking for a glove pattern several weeks ago and somehow stumbled onto an animal pattern that I instantly loved. There's something so cute about hedgehogs.
Back when I was in college, I had a professor who was allergic to most animals, so his children couldn't have pets. They eventually decided to try getting a hedgehog, which they promptly named Twinkie. Turns out, he was allergic to hedgehogs too (can you imagine?!) and Twinkie went home with a student. Twinkie lived a long and happy life, just not at the professor's home.
I wish I had seen this pattern at that time – I could have made him some hedgehog mittens as a joke. He is a master prankster and would have gotten a good laugh out of it. Of course, you don't need a hedgehog or much knowledge of them to be drawn to them. They have a somewhat mysterious air about them, trundling along with sparkling eyes, sniffing out their next meal or curiously exploring the world around them. If you've ever read a Beatrix Potter book, you'll know she was also fond of these creatures and even wrote a story around one, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle.
If you or a friend or family member loves hedgehogs, this is the perfect gift. The free knitting pattern from Mom.me is child-sized, but if you've got small hands, or an online program that lets you convert patterns into larger sizes, you should be good to go. The pattern is mostly simple, with the trickiest part being the shaping of the thumbs. If you want to check your gauge before you start, grab a pair of size 8 knitting needles, some worsted or aran yarn, and knit using the stockinette stitch. 18 stitches and 24 rows later, your gauge piece should measure four inches.
To make your own pair of adorable hedgehog mittens, you'll need to gather the following supplies: 2 balls of yarn (don't feel like you have to stick to the earth tone light and dark browns. Your hedgehog can be any color, either all one color, ombre, or two bright colors. Experiment and don't be afraid to reach for unique color combinations!), a small amount of black yarn for the eyes and noses, size 8 knitting needles, a tapestry needle or yarn needle, an embroidery needle, and a pair of scissors.
As knitting is only two stitches, knit and purl, there aren't a lot of variations in this pattern. Even if you aren't an old hat at knitting, you can try this out and, should you need it, look up tutorials on YouTube for help with the thumbs. Remember that you're doing a right and left, so they should be opposites. You will be knitting flat and then sewing up the mittens once they're complete. This will make it easier to embroidery the eyes and noses as well.
Intrigued? You can find the free pattern at Mom.me. The author also has a book of 35 creature-inspired accessory patterns, which is available on Amazon.


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Trade Invoicing in the Accession Countries: Are They Suited to the Euro?
Linda Goldberg
NBER Working Paper No. 11653
The accession countries to the euro area are increasingly binding their economic activity, external and internal, to the euro area countries. One aspect of this phenomenon concerns the currency invoicing of international trade transactions, where accession countries have reduced their use of the US dollar in invoicing international trade transactions. Theory predicts that the optimal invoicing choices for accession countries depend on the composition of goods in exports and imports and on the macroeconomic fluctuations of trade partners, both bearing on the role of herding and hedging considerations within exporter profitability. These considerations yield country-specific estimates about the degree of euro-denominated invoicing of exports. I find that the exporters of some accession countries, even in their trade transactions with the euro zone and other European Union countries, might be pricing too much of their trade in euros rather than in dollars, thus taking on excessive risk in international markets.
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Document Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3386/w11653
Published: Trade Invoicing in the Accession Countries: Are They Suited to the Euro?, Linda S. Goldberg. in NBER International Seminar on Macroeconomics 2005, Frankel and Pissarides. 2007
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Week in, week out, you guys and your spectacular Irish humour has us in bits.
This week's edition is nothing out of the ordinary, with excellent observations and utterly weird goings-on. Right on Ireland, right on.
Read 'em and guffaw.
1. Paddy Barnes' Twitter profile photo
Tricolour chic.
2. Everything about this headline
I mean, what WOULDN'T you do for a good snack box?
3. This Ned Kelly hoodie with 'Such Is Life' inscribed on the back
On sale here.
4. This winning horse being brought into the pub for a celebratory round
5. This sound medical advice
nurse: here's some codeine for the pain
mom: so if we go out tonight he shouldn't drink, correct?
nurse: ehh *winks*#OnlyInIreland
— Emmett Scully (@emmett_scully) August 6, 2016
6. Typical
My mate Sharon just pointed out Only in Ireland would you decide to eliminate 1c/2c coins and then raise the price of a postal stamp to 72c
— Anne Marie O'Connor (@Kitsgirl1) July 31, 2016
7. This is a valid sign
Spotted in Kerry.
8. The father, son and the holy Eevee
Jesus is a Pokéstop. Only in Dublin. #SacredHeart pic.twitter.com/rFLx2hB0NQ
— Emma Guinness (@sailsofoblivion) July 20, 2016
9. This 'Mrs Doyle' attitude to life
Only in ireland would the waiter walk around the cafe with a tin of biscuits offering people a biccy with their lunch hahaha
— EmmaLou (@emmalouuharte) August 10, 2016
10. This blind compassion
"Ah ya poor pet".
Woman on #liveline who's pension was robbed feeling sorry for a banker who was the cause of it been robbed..jaysus.Only In Ireland #liveline
— Breda McCarthy (@BredaMac12) August 9, 2016
11. This extremely important national service
12. And this perfectly reasonable road sign
Hmmmm, road is barely big enough for one car, let alone overtaking. #irishhumour pic.twitter.com/9QFvD2UyQB
— Sue O (@susieokeeffe) August 5, 2016
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This isn't occuring without lots of whining:
Hundreds, if not thousands, of lobbyists are likely to be ejected from federal advisory panels as part of a little-noticed initiative by the Obama administration to curb K Street's influence in Washington, according to White House officials and lobbying experts.
The new policy -- issued with little fanfare this fall by the White House ethics counsel -- may turn out to be the most far-reaching lobbying rule change so far from President Obama, who also has sought to restrict the ability of lobbyists to get jobs in his administration and to negotiate over stimulus contracts.
The initiative is aimed at a system of advisory committees so vast that federal officials don't have exact numbers for its size; the most recent estimates tally nearly 1,000 panels with total membership exceeding 60,000 people.
Under the policy, which is being phased in over the coming months, none of the more than 13,000 lobbyists in Washington would be able to hold seats on the committees, which advise agencies on trade rules, troop levels, environmental regulations, consumer protections and thousands of other government policies.
"It's taken me years to learn what the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade is," said Robert Vastine, a lobbyist for the Coalition of Service Industries who also serves as chairman of a trade advisory board. "It's a whole different and specialized world. It is not easily obtained knowledge, and they are crippling themselves terribly by ruling out all registered lobbyists."The poor man.... The reality is not difficult to grasp. The public-private interface is the locus of corruption in a society as much as some transfer site of "expertise," as the lobbyists describe themselves as possessing in abundance. Don't be distracted by claims of "expertise." The very definition of a lobbyist has little if anything to do with objective, sound expert advice on good governance in a pluralistic democracy and everything to do with promoting particular interests, usually at the expense of other interests.
"You may lose a lot of expertise, but these people are also paid to have a point of view; they have an agenda," said Mary Boyle, a vice president at Common Cause.


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This week, farmers and animal welfare groups will come together to urge people to buy British-reared veal as a way of stopping hundreds of thousands of unwanted calves being slaughtered at birth or exported to veal farms in mainland Europe. 'The more veal you eat in this country, the greater the incentive for farmers to rear veal calves here in Britain,' said Anthony Gibson, of the National Farmers Union.
Major retailers are following a surge in interest in veal - particularly British 'rosé' veal, which is pale pink, because of higher welfare standards, including fibre in the calves' diets and natural light.
Marks & Spencer restarted sales of British veal this month. Tesco is going further: it will launch its own brand of veal this summer.
The celebrity chefs Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Rick Stein and Gordon Ramsay have also been promoting rosé veal. Later this year Masterchef presenter John Torode will publish John Torode's Beef, which he hopes will persuade people that veal is both desirable and all right to eat. 'I find it tender, I find it a very interesting meat. I don't think it has to be as controversial as it is,' said Torode, a strong advocate of animal welfare.
Predicting a rise in consumer interest, a Tesco spokesman said: 'Veal is to cattle what lamb is to sheep, and recent TV shows such as The F Word have done a lot to explain that it is OK to eat veal if its production meets strict welfare standards.'
Veal is also seen as attractive to health-conscious shoppers, because it is low in fat - a benefit highlighted by the Channel 4 programme Cook Yourself Thin last week, when it substituted veal for half the beef in spaghetti bolognese.
Another selling point is that it's fast to cook, said Gill Smith of Waitrose, the only supermarket that continued to sell British veal for 20 years: 'A thin-cut fillet can go from pan to plate in minutes, so it appeals to a new generation of foodies who are time-poor.'
The source of veal is the dairy industry: cattle are encouraged to give birth to bring on milk, but an estimated half a million male calves born each year are not needed by dairy farmers, and are mostly considered to make bad beef.
Veal was once popular in Britain, but Second World War rationing made it seem wasteful to kill young animals, and anti-cruelty campaigns in the 1990s caused public revulsion. Unable to sell male calves for veal or beef in Britain, farmers exported most of them to Europe until the ban after the BSE crisis, which was only lifted in 2006.
The group Compassion in World Farming now estimates that half to two thirds of the young males are killed shortly after birth, fewer than one in five are reared for beef in Britain, and only about 2,000 reared for veal in this country. Exports are now around 60,000 to 70,000 a year, but forecast to rise to at least 200,000.
However, during the decade of the export ban, veal crates were outlawed across Europe and Britain introduced higher standards, including straw bedding, more space and more food. Organic standards are even higher.
Based on these changes, Compassion in World Farming said it now supported eating British veal - as long as it was reared to the highest standards. 'There's nothing inherently cruel about veal if the calf is reared to the highest standards, either outdoors with the mother or indoors, but in a large, well-ventilated barn with lots of space and good straw bedding, and a reasonable amount of food,' said Peter Stevenson, its chief policy officer.
In the longer term, Stevenson said that they wanted reform of the dairy industry, so that cattle were bred less intensively for high milk yields and were more suitable for beef.
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Ruscus aculeatus growing shrub with rhizomes of the genus Ruscus also known as Butcher's-broom, Ruscus aculeatus perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant for the leaves and the fruits, drought tolerant, medical, cut flower for the leaves, can grow in temperate, mediterranean, subtropical climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 7-10a.
Leaves color green in elliptic with pointed tops.
Ruscus aculeatus flower
Flower color green in star shape in the middle there is purple ball and small yellow star the flowers small.
Fruits color red in round shape (fruits not edible).
Ruscus aculeatus for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
How to grow Ruscus aculeatus growing and care:
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Rhizomes / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant:
50-90cm, 20-36 inches (1.5-3 feet)
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half shade / Full shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
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Star green flowers in the middle there is purple ball and small yellow star the flowers small
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text: Children search for belongings among the rubble in Hodeidah [Reuters] At least 26 civilians have been killed and 60 wounded in an Arab coalition air strike that hit the rebel-held port city of Hodeidah in western Yemen, according to medics and residents, and the alliance said it was looking into the report. Medical workers and a resident told Reuters news agency that missiles on Wednesday night hit a residential area where rebel leaders were staying. The raid hit a house in a neighbourhood populated by workers, medical services and local officials said. In a statement on Thursday, the coalition said it was aware of reports alleging civilian casualties. "As with any allegation we receive, the information about the incident will be reviewed, and once it is found supporting the allegation based on credible evidence, we will then move to a next step of investigations," the statement said. General Ahmed Assiri, the coalition spokesman, told AFP news agency the strikes had targeted "Houthi leaders" in Souq al-Hunod district. "We had information that they were having a meeting, then we hit them," he said. Assiri said the residential neighbourhood was "probably hit in error". The deputy governor of Hodeidah province, Hashim Azazi, had earlier put the death toll at 19 civilians, saying, however, that said rescue workers were still pulling victims out of the rubble. The conflict has killed more than 10,000 people, most of them civilians, and displaced at least three million others [Reuters] Last week, a report by the Yemen Data Project, a group of security and human rights researchers, found that more than a third of air strikes hit civilian sites including schools, hospitals and mosques. Out of the more than 8,600 air raids examined, the report found that 3,577 were listed as hitting military sites and 3,158 non-military, while 1,882 strikes were classified as unknown. Yemen descended into chaos after the 2012 removal of longtime President Ali Abdullah Saleh, whose forces are fighting alongside the Houthi fighters. Security deteriorated further after the Houthis swept into the capital, Sanaa, and pushed south, forcing President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi's government to flee into exile in March last year. Saudi Arabia, along with a coalition of other Arab states, intervened in Yemen in March 2015 in support of Hadi's government to defeat the Houthis. SOURCE: Al Jazeera News And Agencies Yemen Houthis Saudi Arabia Middle East War & Conflict


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It was also at least -1F/-18C when I got up on the 3rd, Thursday. Nippy! Currently 33F/1C. After a few days of normal temps, it will warm up and melt all the snow. So far not an impressive winter.
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Weather or not!January 4, 2013
A snowy ThursdayDecember 28, 2012
On The 27th we actually got the snowstorm predicted, about 8″/20cm of snow. As the temp was above freezing once the snow stopped, it was wet heavy, & great for heart attacks. Thank you maintenance crew.
A good WednesdayDecember 28, 2012
On Wednesday the 26th, pushing aside the fatigue from chemo, I managed to actually get a bunch done: get petrol, visit library, get air for my tires, pick up chemo schedule, pick up BaSO4 for CAT scan, shop at BJ's, & get Depend at Wal-Mart. It was either do it today or wait until Friday or Saturday due to the snowstorm on Thursday. Then crashed out in my recliner with a book.
FoodDecember 25, 2012
Lin & I had a traditional Jewish Christmas dinner. We ordered out for Chinese.
Snow!!!!!November 29, 2012
Albany paralyzed by Blizzard & Global Colding! The temp dropped to -1C/31F. A trace of snow brought the city to a halt. Experts expect the city to be up and running within 72 hours!
Turkey Day!November 19, 2012
Ah yes, Turkey day! Instead of Denny's I'll be enjoying turkey breast at home. To celebrate the occurrence I'll be baking up a pecan pie. Lin not to be outdone is baking up a pumpkin pie. Oh yes, potatoes, french cut string beans with almonds & mushrooms. Yum!
Computers!November 15, 2012
Yesterday was quiet until the computer began acting up. I couldn't connect to the web. It turned out to be the fault of the McAfee security suite. Simple solution. I uninstalled McAfee. Lo & behold up came the internet! I then went & installed Avast.
Weather report!October 30, 2012
The passage of Sandy on the 29th was much less traumatic than predicted. We did get some rain & wind, but for a quite short period. Some additional rain & wind are predicted for the rest of today. Most lucky. We've had much worse. While the power flickered a couple times, it didn't go off.
Time for a change.October 22, 2012
Sigh! It is apparently time. I'm giving myself a Chanukah present early. I just ordered a new tower. It is the latest & greatest from Dell. Made sure it is compatible with Windows XP as I have some programs I wish to transfer to the new tower.
This also means I'll have to learn how to use Outlook. I do like Outlook Express.
It should arrive next week.
I recommend this!October 3, 2012
Not all those who wander are lost.
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Why take part in outdoor adventure activities? People often have common goals: they may want to learn outdoor pursuit skills, build confidence and trust, improve communication or get to know one another. Shakespear Lodge can design an outdoor education programme with adventure activities tailored to the goals of your group.
With our team of friendly, inclusive and professional instructors leading the adventure activities, participants can learn and improve their skills in a variety of pursuits. Our outdoor adventure activities include everything from mountain biking and orienteering to raft building and sailing, and plenty more. We can even offer initiative exercises for those who want to build confidence while challenging themselves!
During our outdoor adventure activities, education comes first. We design our sessions based on the philosophy that once a person has learnt the skills needed, they will be able to have fun and enjoy the experience. Shakespear Lodge's outdoor adventure activities have even been credited with the OutdoorsMark standard, ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning experience for everyone.
YMCA Shakespear Lodge is an registered Adventure Activity Provider with an OutdoorsMark safety audit
Air rifle shooting is an interesting and rewarding activity. The session covers firearms safety, and correct shooting technique. The activity gives participants the opportunity to learn about and use a rifle in a safe and controlled setting, leading to better awareness when encountering firearms outside of this well managed environment.
Due to requiring less physical activity this session is a great option for a wide age range of participants - from 6 to 60+
Having been around for more than 20,000 years this Olympic sport offers the less 'sporty' members of your group an opportunity to exceed their own expectations and really shine.
Our session follows the New Zealand Field Archery Association (NZFAA) 10 Step programme – introducing correct shooting techniques, safe use of a weapon and correct archery terminology in order to promote a high rate of success and enjoyment for participants
During this activity participants will get to use a number of different types of portable cooking stove that are often used when going into the outdoors. During the session participants will learn how to use the stoves, the pros and cons of each type and discus when each type of stove may be put to best use. Trying their cooked food adds enjoyment to this educational session.
This bush activity covers simple but essential skills needed when going into the New Zealand bush. Route planning and informing others of your intentions kicks this session off, before making our way into the bush to build a temporary shelter. Being aware of our environment and discussing signs and treatment for hypothermia add further learning to this practical, hands on session.
We have both a bouldering and main climbing wall. The physical nature of this activities requires a warm up, followed by a review of climbing techniques. The main wall has a number of routes to test the groups climbing ability. Climbers will be shown correct use of the sit harness and karabiners, and are involved in the belaying of other group members with our simple system. This activity is a full group activity with something to do and something to test all abilities.
This Coastguard Education course, delivered by YMCA instructors is a hand's on activity looking at how to prepare for a boating trip, how to call for help if things go wrong and how to look after yourself if you get into to trouble out on the water. All participants who complete the activity will receive a Coastguard Education – Safe Boating Programme certificate
Coasteering or sea coast traversing can be an exciting adventure for children and adults. It is a mix of scrambling, walking, wading, swimming and sometimes rope work. Skills covered can include: entering and exiting the water safely; buddy systems; and water confidence. Coasteering also provides an excellent opportunity to explore the rocky shore environment, geology and bird life. Please note it is a very weather and tide dependant activity.
This is a great activity for getting the group to work together and think outside the box. The group are set a number of different challenges / problems to solve; mental, physical and skill based. These can challenge group members in many ways: using different communication techniques; sharing ideas; identifying strengths and weaknesses within a group; breaking down barriers of personal space.
We have a number of different types of kayaks: single and double sit-on-top kayaks. The sit-on-top offers a safe fun way to learn kayaking, if the boat was to capsize they are easily righted and the kayaker climbs back aboard and carries on. The emphasis of the activity is learning skills for manoeuvring the boats and using them to their potential. We use guided discovery techniques, games and explore the area to aid the learning experience.
The first half of the session works on the skills need to ride a mountain bike; correct fitting of a helmet and bike, correct braking, use of gears and downhill technique. Once riders have covered these and show they can safely control their bike, the group heads off for a trail ride around the regional park.
NB: YMCA staff will do their best to bring group members up to the standard needed to ride the trails around the park. However if someone is unable reach this standard they will have to stop riding and remain behind.
A mountain board is like a snowboard crossed with a skateboard, with big off road wheels. The session begins on the flat with riders getting used to being on a board and controlling it, then progresses to riding down hills. It is a great session for individuals to push themselves as far as they want, but the activity's structure keeps the group together as individuals develop riding skills at their own pace.
This is a great team event to finish an activity programme off and tie all the activities your group has done together. It is based around a 'Rogaine' (a type of orienteering) but also uses the skills, knowledge and experience gained in the other activities done during your programme.
It is also a chance for group leaders to let their hair down and get stuck in – ether helping the group or putting their own team into the competition
To younger children this activity is like a 'treasure hunt'. For older participants, 'O' is best described as a map sport - 'cunning running' or 'the thought sport' are terms often used. Our orienteering courses offer a challenge for all ages. The basic level for younger children is aimed at success, through to the hard, longer courses for those that want a challenge.
The raft building session offers participants a hands-on construction based problem solving activity. As a team, with the equipment provided they must build a raft to float on the water with all of their team on board. Basic knot tying and construction methods will be discussed before ideas are pooled and a final plan is drawn up.
We have a number of different types of sailing boat. For an introduction or for a less full-on sailing experience we can take out one of our large boats, our 'Hobie' catamaran or our Cornet 16 which is skippered by a YMCA staff member. The group get to crew the boat, thus gaining a basic understanding of sailing as well as developing confidence of being out on the water.
The small 'Topper' is a great boat to learn to sail in. With one or two in each boat the participants have ultimate control of a sailing dinghy. We also have a couple of 'Topaz' sailing yacht that can be sailed single handed or with a crew depending on what sail configuration is use
Tramp to Camp is a unique way to arrive at the main lodge. Guided by YMCA instructors you will be guided through the regional park taking in interesting aspects of the area including old military and Pa sites, flora, fauna and scenic look-outs.
This activity has a fantastic balance of instant appeal, and worthwhile curriculum links. While learning to use 'walkie-talkie' radios, the students explore the camp, and play games. The activity is lots fun and exciting. It leads participants to actively use listening skills for content and context. They develop skills in speaking clearly, using structured language and speaking in a public forum.
The 'Sanctuary Discovery' is an educational talk that outlines why the sanctuary is needed, what it looks like now, what it means for native wildlife, the plan for the future, and what people can do to get involved. YMCA Shakespear Lodge has a strong relationship with the Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society and will organise this activity for you during your stay. It is ideal for afternoon of your arrival day or in the morning of your departure day. The fee for this activity goes to SOSSI to help with their fundraising for their ongoing work.
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For the past three days, the country's king of comedy "Dolphy" has been trending on Twitter. News of his critical health condition became a worldwide talk of the town with people requesting the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) to bestow upon him the National Artist Award.
According to the guidelines set by the controversial NCCA, the awardee of such honor shall enjoy the following benefits:
The following privileges are provided to those conferred with the Order of National Artists:
- The rank and title of National Artist, as proclaimed by the President of the Philippines;
- The National Artist medallion and citation;
- Lifetime emolument and material and physical benefits comparable in value to those received by the highest officers of the land such as:
- a cash award of One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00), net of taxes for living awardees;
- a cash award of Seventy Five Thousand Pesos (P75,000.00), net of taxes for posthumous awardees, payable to legal heir/s;
- a monthly life pension, medical and hospitalization benefits;
- life insurance coverage for Awardees who are still insurable;
- arrangements and expenses for a state funeral;
- a place of honor, in line with protocular precedence, at national state functions, and recognition at cultural events.
The shake-up at the NCCA during the time of President Arroyo damaged the credibility of the organization (back in 2009). But we must also respect this body and Dolphy's nomination should follow the procedures.
On the other hand, we cannot deny the fact that this should have been awarded to Dolphy several years ago. His contributions to film and television are countless and his achievements deserve to be immortalized.
For me, "Home Along Da Riles," will always be part of my childhood days.
He deserves it. Confer it, now.
Not for the privileges, but for respect.
"I'm interested. I'm political and I have opinions" – Lady Sybil Crawley (Downton Abbey)
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History: Holliston Trains-Trail-and Another Fire
The 4th of July is months away, but since it's also a big travel time, I want to give you an early invitation to a celebration of the completion of the Rail Trail and the construction on the 8 Arch Bridge. I hope you'll come for food (in a tent outside Casey's), presentations to the volunteers who worked on the projects, and in the evening, enjoy a laser light show playing over the stones of the 8 arch bridge. The road will be blocked off and you're ALL invited.
But let's look back for just a moment…Trains before Trail
Do you remember when the area around Casey's (the original train depot) looked like this? (Photo from 1990 taken by David Bastille) The trains were there every day. Some rode farther down the line to Cross Street, the end of the spur into the 1990's. The last freight train to Axton Cross was in 1995. The red building ahead is Casey's and the truck is on Central Street.
The area wasn't the same kind of quaint that it is today; it was more industrial quaint, like the difference between Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard. It was a time when there were more large industries like Axton Cross and Budweiser.
This current day photo below shows you the open space to the right of the chain link fence where State Lumber stood and the truck is parked. It was located parallel to the tracks in a string of buildings that measured 500 ft long and 300 ft wide and stretched between Central and Church Streets.
The old red building on the corner of Church and Norfolk Street (extension) today was part of the State Lumber complex. The lumber store was very close to the backs of the houses on Norfolk extension.
State Lumber was like the prototype of the Home Depot model of a hardware store – big and selling everything! It was busy every morning as contractors came in for lumber and all their supplies, and on weekends, it was crowded with the do-it-yourself homeowners.
On August 8, 1984, lightning struck the wooden building and created a fire that exploded paint cans, aerosols, fertilizers and whatnot. The sight attracted 500 onlookers as the blaze lit up the sky and destroyed the building. It had been a tinderbox and the weather gods tossed a match – more like a grenade really. 100 firefighters from seven towns waged and lost the battle. You can see the chain link fence separating the train track from the State Lumber property…then and now.
It was devastating to the town and the owners, for sure. For more amazing photos of the fire by Dick Bartlett, check out this site.
If you have any photos of the fire or State Lumber, please share them here to archive them for posterity – or email them to me at [email protected] One of my goals in this Blog is to engage readers in sharing their photos and memories, too.
Now to the Trail…
The Rail Trail and Blair Square are realities because volunteers stepped up to "just do it." The Trail efforts began about 20 years ago. Robert Weidknecht was there and is still the lead champion of this effort – but he has had lots and lots of help. It took many years of negotiating with CSX to buy the land and then many more years to scrounge around for funds (from grants, the state and the local Community Preservation Fund).
Our volunteers were not only ambitious, they were fiscally prudent. They opted not to go to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for grant funds for fear it would escalate costs. Instead they proceeded to build the Trail in small sections, one at a time, with volunteer labor as much as possible. In the end, it cost $50,000 a mile to get the Trail done their way. On the other hand, the DOT way costs about $2,000,000 a mile!!
Before Blair Square
Likewise, Blair Square was a budget operation – homespun and small town Holliston. That park happened because Bobby Blair looked at the area where people would be visiting to get on or off the Trail and was unhappy with what he saw. Not being one for process, he talked to Robert Weidknecht and Robert's Trail-building sidekick, Herb Brockert.
Herb, like Bobby, is a "townie" of the old school who avoids meetings and process if he can. But he never shirks a request for help. So when Bobby asked if Herb could just knock back a little of the brush and clear the area "a bit" with earth-moving equipment he uses in his excavating business, Herb stepped in and so did Robert. Herb has been involved with Robert from the early days and has cleared the Trail, leveled it, prepared it and laid the stone, among many other things.
Then at the west end, there's the tunnel, which went from this…
And of course, there's the icon of all icons on the Trail…the 8 Arch Bridge
Currently under construction (below) and funded by Holliston's Community Preservation Funds and some generous donors who gave the "seed money" for the project, the bridge will be done for the 4th of July. The bridge was started in 1846 by Irish and Italian immigrants many of whom ended up settling here when the project stalled for a year to blast through Phipps Hill (Washington Street up to Highland Street) and to build the tunnel.
The First Train to Holliston
The first train was a ceremonial ride into town for the 4th of July 1847. We don't have photos but there are news articles. It is by chance that the Trail and bridge projects are both complete this year – but how perfect to celebrate on the actual anniversary day of the first train – 171 years later!
I hope you'll join us and honor the many, many volunteers who invested their time and energy in these projects and the public figures that provided their support and access to resources. Watch for details in Holliston Reporter and here as the date gets closer.
And please, share your memories and your photos, too, right here!
Or send them to me by email at [email protected]
All of these blogs will rely to some degree on the works and research of several people: Joanne Hulbert, author of "Holliston, A Good Town," Dorothy Drinkwater Rees who wrote Holliston's 250th Anniversary History, Dennis Cuddy and Paul Guidi who produced the third "Images" Book with Ms. Hulbert, or from some of the former Holliston historians – Abner Morse, Daniel Chase, and John Batchelder. Should I make an error or remember something wrong, please feel free to offer your comments and questions. I will make corrections in the original article so that it is as accurate as it can be. We're writing history together!
6 responses to "History: Holliston Trains-Trail-and Another Fire"
There was a high school kid working at State Lumber in the paint department back in 1984 when the lightning struck (maybe someone named Brad Curley). He indicated that he got on his bike and Got the heck out quickly after the lightning struck.
This is fascinating, Mary! I feel like I've lived here forever but was not here at the time of the fire. I clicked through to see the additional pictures and wow, I had no idea. Thank you for this glimpse into town history!
Was back in town last week and went by the State Lumber site. Wife who actually grew up in town, was remembering when we had artists renderings donated, showing a multi use complex there. My vision was to connect this area up to central st to Washington st, making an actual retail shopping district. Never too late.
Love the before & after pics to appreciate all the work that has been done!
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The range matches drum diameters to load ratings providing the optimum balance between speed and ease of furling. Drums incorporate a sophisticated furling line groove profile and cross-hole geometry to grip the furling line securely when furling. When deploying the sail the continuous furling line self-ejects from the grip zone, remaining stationary for smoother, safer operation with minimum rope wear. A PTFE perimeter strip ensures the unloaded furling line can't fall from the drum or become snagged.
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Furlers and top swivels feature a factory sealed, maintenance free bearing. Roller bearing sets run on hardened races for smooth high load performance. Easy continuous line installation and removal. The continuous furling line is easily fitted and removed from the furler, so it can be left on deck when the sail and furler are stowed below.
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Furlers and top swivels have retained clevis pins and top swivels have a snag-free low profile shackle pin head. Attachment options include quick release pins, high resistance shackles, snap shackles, fairleads and torsion rope thimbles. The furling line guide can be adjusted to suit either 0 or 90 degree attachment as required to match the take off alignment and deck layout.
Rotation stop accessorizing system
A compact rotation stop can be added to compatible models of furlers to ensure inadvertent unfurling of the sail doesn't occur. The rotation stop is simply installed on the underside of the furler and can be locked out when in use, or in when the sail is furled or stowed.
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In my experience, baked goods have a way of triggering memories more than any other kind of food.
Maybe that�s because, as children, we love the special feeling that comes with eating cookies, cakes or muffins. Most of the time, they are a treat to celebrate something. Other foods, like soups or stews, casseroles, side dishes, are just part of dinner.
Two weeks ago, I shared Aurel Pop�s recollections of a Romanian cake, and just last week, thanks to our #Austin360Cooks project on social media, I found another local blogger with a heartfelt story to tell through something sweet.
When Dash of Texas blogger Becca Hubert (dashoftexas.com and @dashoftexas on Instagram) was a kid, both of her parents worked in the school system. Her dad was a high school principal; her mom was an English teacher at the same school. During the school year, there wasn�t much time to linger over breakfast. Hubert says they mostly ate Raisin Bran or Frosted Flakes before jetting off to school, which was their second home.
�Weekends were precious and savored for recovery and relaxation when there wasn�t a pesky sporting event or school function that called one or both parental units to work, so baked breakfast goods didn�t grace the table in abundance,� she wrote on her website last week.
�But on days when the wind blew from the right direction, when the stars aligned perfectly, when school let out for summer and my mom could breathe easily with the feeling of sweet freedom from the classroom full of hormone- and angst-ridden teens � whom she actually loved dearly � for a few months, I remember these muffins. I think of them as her celebration of the bits of spare time she had, picking up the old spatula she used once upon a time when she was a brand new mother to bake cakes for money on the side, using it again to fill her family�s bellies with sugary warmth and goodness.�
Hubert�s family didn�t call these Snickerdoodle Muffins. She remembers her mom making them from a blueberry muffin mix, sans the can of blueberries, and dipping the tops in butter and then a cinnamon sugar mix.
Hubert made her version from scratch but maintains that her mom�s were better. �Nostalgia and the fondness of my mom�s cooking qualifies the packaged version of my youth to be deemed superior. � (These are) simple, completely unhealthy, and worth every old memory and potential new one.�
Snickerdoodle Muffins
For the muffins:
11 Tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 cup buttermilk
For the topping:
1/2 stick (4 Tbsp.) butter, melted
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, brown sugar and 1/4 cup white granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. With the paddle running, add the vanilla, then the eggs one at a time.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Alternate pouring the dry ingredients into the muffin mixture with the buttermilk in turn, beginning and ending with the dry mixture.
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a regular-size muffin tin with muffin liners, or spray so the muffins won�t stick in the tin. Fill each muffin mold about 3/4 of the way full. Bake for about 23 minutes, or until they are set and golden around the edges. Let them cool until they are easy to handle.
To top the muffins, melt butter in the microwave or over the stove top, and place in a shallow bowl. Stir the 1/2 cup of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon until well combined in a separate shallow bowl. Dip the entire muffin top into the melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
� Becca Hubert, Dash of Texas (dashoftexas.com)]]


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Last night we watched a movie, The Temptations on VH1. Let me tell you, I was rocking and rolling to those 60's golden oldies. When they sang, The Way You do The Things You Do, I got up off the couch and sang it to Bill. "You're so bright, you should have been a candle...if good looks were a minute, then you would be an hour.."
Twenty Valentine's Days ago, he knew that I was disappointed because he had to work nights and all of our friends were going to a dance. We were in National Supermarket that Valentine's day when this song came on through the overhead speakers. He grabbed my hand and danced the Imperial with me, spun me around, embarrased me, made me laugh; right there in the cookie aisle we jitterbugged. A lady pushed her cart around the corner, saw us, then backed away. It has always been my favorite dance in the spotlight, albeit flourescent store light. Years ago, I wrote about this incident. My story won second place in a contest and was published in Suburban Journals.
You have your own stories simmering; reach into that stew pot of memories and write about something unexpected that happened to you. You don't have to write for publication; write for posterity. Your grandchildren will appreciate reading your 'stories' someday.


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The Amonix solar manufacturing plant in North Las Vegas, subsidized by more than $20 million in federal tax credits and grants, has closed its 214,000-square-foot facility about a year after it opened.
Officials at Amonix headquarters in Seal Beach, Calif., have not responded to repeated calls for comment this week, but the company began selling equipment, from automated tooling systems to robotic welding cells, in an online auction Wednesday.
A designer and manufacturer of concentrated photovoltaic solar power systems, Amonix received $6 million in federal tax credits for the North Las Vegas plant and a $15.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy in 2007 for research and development.
Rene Kenerly, a former material and supply manager at Amonix, said the plant has been idle since May 1, when he was laid off. At its peak, the plant had about 700 employees working three shifts a day to produce solar panels for a utility in Amarosa, Colo., he said.
"I don't think they had a lot of training," Kenerly said. "There were a lot of quality issues. A lot of stuff was coming back because it had some functionality issues."
The Amonix plant was highly touted by political leaders and economic development officials when it opened in May 2011. Company executives said they would employ as many as 300 assembly line workers paid $12 to $14 an hour, plus benefits.
Nevada Sen. Harry Reid, U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., and Gov. Brian Sandoval were among the political leaders who lauded the company when it announced it would start making solar panels in the Golden Triangle Industrial Park. Reid in particular has pushed for solar energy research and development in Nevada, drawing parallels between the value of Nevada sunshine and Saudi Arabian oil.


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Depression is a medical illness that affects the mind and body. Marital status can trigger depressive symptoms, especially if there is a sudden change, such as divorce or death of a spouse. Loneliness and depression have such similar symptoms, it can be difficult for single people to distinguish whether they are feeling the blues about being single or should see a doctor about treating depression.
Depression Symptoms
According to the Centers of Disease Control, about 1 in 5 Americans suffer from depression or anxiety. Symptoms of depression include a feeling of sadness that lasts for weeks. Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, worthlessness, increased irritability and restlessness may also be experienced. Patients with depression report a loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed and difficulty concentrating or making decisions. Depression can cause physical symptoms as well. Those with depression may experience insomnia, wake too early or sleep more than usual. Feelings of fatigue and lack of energy are common, along with changes in appetite. Some may feel chronic aches and pains, such as headaches or digestive problems.
Loneliness can present similar symptoms to depression, such as withdrawal, lack of motivation and sadness. It can be difficult to determine between the two. Loneliness is one of the main factors leading to depression. Someone suffering from depression who is not addressing the issue of loneliness may be in a never-ending cycle.
The loss of a spouse is one of the most difficult life experiences. The death of a spouse is second only to the death of a child. Divorce is similarly stressful, because it has a significant impact on life. Divorced or widowed persons may have smaller social networks and are more likely to suffer financial distress. Depressive episodes are common after the death of a spouse and are often mistaken for bereavement. Divorced persons are also likely to feel the effects of the loss of a marriage partner and suffer anxiety, depression, anger, feelings of incompetence, rejection and loneliness.
Social Needs
Contact with others improves a sense of well-being and a satisfaction with life. Having social contacts can protect people from psychological distress. Intimacy is a by-product of a social network, and can contribute to mental health, longevity and even intelligence. Those involved in a positive relationship are less affected by day-to-day problems and feel more in control of their lives. Being married does not mean intimacy is achieved. Married persons can feel loneliness, with a lack of love, understanding and support from a spouse.
Depression often accompanies a sense of shame and hopelessness, but those feelings should not prevent someone from seeking medical help. Depression is a serious medical illness that needs to be treated by a doctor. Patients are treated with medication, psychotherapy or both, and often see an improvement within weeks of treatment. You can also take steps to overcome by finding social groups through a course, book club or a new hobby. Volunteer work can also satisfy a need for social contacts in a non-threatening way. Being part of a support group, where you can share experiences with peers, has many benefits in making connections, improving coping skills, and restoring motivation and hope.