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· The Gaza Strip is a land mass bordered by Israel on the north and east, the Mediterranean Sea on the west, and Egypt on the south. It has a land mass of 360 square miles which is about twice the size of Washington, DC.
· The proximate cause of the current conflict was the abduction on June 12, 2014 of, according to CNN.com:
"Three Israeli teens on their way home from school in the West Bank were abducted. One was a dual U.S. citizen. Israel blamed Hamas. Their bodies were found on July 1 in the West Bank."
The next day, on July 2,
"A Palestinian teen was abducted in the early morning. His body was found about an hour later. Palestinian and Israeli officials condemned the killing."
· The Israelis investigated and quickly arrested three suspects.
· On July 1, according to an Israeli website, ynetnews.com:
"A rocket fired by Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip struck an open area in the Eshkol Regional Council late Monday night. There were no injuries or damage reported."
· That rocket launch has led to the point at which that part of the world finds itself now.
· The rocket attacks quickly escalated but the Israeli defense system known as Iron Dome blocked those whose trajectory would carry them into populated areas.
· As the rocket attacks continued, Israel began air strikes at targets it felt were militarily important. After one attack killed seven people including two teenagers, Hamas announced, according to "The Gulf Today" website located in the UAE, that "all Israelis" would be considered legitimate targets.
· According to reports, the only infrastructure that Hamas rockets have reached was a power line from an electric generating plant the supplied power to Gaza. Some 70,000 Gaza residence were plunged into darkness.
· As far as I can tell, it is not disputed that the rockets Hamas is using are being - or have been - supplied by Iran.
· Last week, while in Vienna for negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear weapons program, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was, according to an article in the Jerusalem Post, to ask the Iranian Foreign Minister to halt the shipments.
· A "senior U.S. official" was quoted as having said, "Iran has a responsibility to cease and desist from continuing to supply weapons in this conflict."
· Both the negotiation on Iran's nuclear program and the request to stop shipping arms to Hamas appear to have met, at least for now, with failure.
· The current ground raids by Israeli forces inside Gaza are designed to find and destroy the tunnel network that Israel claims gives Hamas terrorists access to Israeli territory. According to the Wall Street Journal yesterday,
"Israel started a ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza on Thursday, intending to destroy Hamas's tunnel network.
"The challenge became obvious on Saturday when eight Palestinian fighters wearing Israeli military uniforms emerged from a tunnel 300 yards inside Israel and killed two Israeli soldiers in a firefight. One of the Palestinian fighters was killed before the others fled through the tunnel back to Gaza."
· None of the Gulf States (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, and Oman) appear to be interested in stepping in to try to calm the conflict, and all eyes have turned to Egypt. In fact, the Arab League Secretary General was quoted as having said, "I don't see anyone else who can play that role ? If anyone else wants to help let him try."
· Egypt's new government did propose a cease fire but Hamas ignored it, claiming they had first heard Egypt's proposal from the media.
· Hamas had been most recently aligned with the Muslim Brotherhood government in Egypt led by Mohammed Morsi. Morsi's government was heavily supported by Qatar. But, Morsi was overthrown by the current anti-Muslim Brotherhood regime led by new Egyptian President, Abdul Fattah al-Sisi.
· According to a BBC analysis:
"These days Egypt has better relations with Israel than with the Islamists who run Gaza.
"There is little doubt that Egypt's security establishment would like to see Hamas crushed, as it has crushed the Brotherhood."
· Nevertheless, Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, along with delegations from Qatar and Israel are reported to be in Cairo to attempt a diplomatic resolution to the current situation.
· Meanwhile, there's that whole Ukraine/Russia/EU situation.
· On the Secret Decoder Ring page today: A map showing Gaza's location also links to the CIA's World Factbook entry for Gaza, a timeline from CNN, the Wall Street Journal piece on the tunnels, and BBC's piece on Egypt's role.
Also a Mullfoto showing exactly zero news on two pages of my Washington Post yesterdaymorning.


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Saturday, March 20, 2010
Give Away Update...
If you want to enter the give away, go to this post and see all the other items and just leave a comment there to enter.
If you want to see all the Tool Times Tuesday posts that some of these items are used in, just click here.
I will pick a winner on Sunday night. Kelsie is marching in her last parade tomorrow, so we won't be home til later in the day.
See you tomorrow,
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I really enjoy your blog. I'm amazed at all the ideas you come up with-of course gave aways are the best! CarolReplyDelete
Such a creative and fun giveaway. I love it!! Who ever thought I'd be hoping to win paint sticks LOL.ReplyDelete
You are *fun*. Enjoy the parade! :)ReplyDelete
Enjoy the parade...I'm sure you will have such mixed feelings watching her march for the last time.ReplyDelete
I loved the idea you had for the cup holder, so for that reason I'm throwing my name in the hat to win. Love your creativity. Kathie L in AllentownReplyDelete
You just make me smile....I don't think I can ever go into a hardware store or department and not think of you.ReplyDelete
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I have had a box of rusted nails, for rustpainting.
You are obviously a very talented lady...you know how to recycle, reduce and reuse...you come up with the niftiest ideas...makes my little brain wake up and say get crackin'. Don't stop !ReplyDelete
Your are so sweet to do all of this, Karen! Hope I win!ReplyDelete

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I don't get it.
I don't.
So, like… there's (before the interweb-social-network-fuck) the concept and follow-through of creating a website for a your specific purpose. You'd have to learn HTML or have a crappy 2 dimensional website that gets lost in the mire or both. Or in the pre-latter years, a crudely functioning WYSIWYG-type interface. So, it's easier. Whatever.
…still. One really needed to create said site. It was a whole new skill set to learn; to dedicate yourself to.
You have a 'thing'… you want to create a website around said thing.
To jump or not to jump?
This used to be a question.
Not anymore.
Its just too easy now.
I'm not saying anything about anything. I mean, I have this blllll-ahhhh-g that's monetarily free (sans domain name) on this widely used, weak blogging bullshit alternative to the sell-out 'blogger'-blog (doggy-dogg… ha!) client. Like it's okay that way.
I recognize my hypocrisy.
I'm just sayin'.
What the fuck is Twitter?
Alright. There's creating a webpage… whatever. Then blogs/vlogs and/or social-networking arises… as does the nausea.
There's MySpace…. for the obese tragic fourteen year old that hangs them self due to teasing from some supposed suburban boy, boy's mother, neighbour, something… that she thought her boyfriend. He wrote really nice things, after all. And she was infatuated by words on a screen.
You know, instead of finding an exercise plan or, at the very least, eating disorder to soften the blow of existence.
"Way harsh, Ty"
Apologies. Really. I know, 14, 15… it's hard… seriously…
…but virtual infatuation trumps actual disintegration in the land of denial and low self esteem…. apparently.
lazy. baby.
right here right now. now-now.
and more. and now and now and now.
Okay, and now: Facebook and MySpace is enough. Do we really need Twitter?
I mean, really?
Twitter is the electronic equivalent to the ADHD drugs (speed aka amphetamine salts… a younger, softer brother to the cracked 'bennies' used in the factory in the sixties… among other places… and among other analogues of amphetamine) that we readily dole out to our 6 year olds.
I mean, really?
Facebook… MySpace… kind of okay. But Twitter is every second… Twitter has people "follow" people and like-wise people "follow" you.
"I am a stalker…. Yay!"
Can no one just sit in silence for a second?
Again, being a non-meth-using-meth-addict (out of the woods for a staggering year and a half… I mean, if you can dig that)… I recognize the hypocrisy that runs through my veins.
Maybe I just don't get it. But fuck it.
Like the short-attention-span drugs for developing brains are bad enough. Worse, maybe. But maybe not.
Because, maybe 'human problem solving' has reached a place where, although the aforementioned ADHD drugs are 'prescribed' by a 'doctor'… through laconic desperation and the quick-fix of the American-Way the majority of parents actually recognize that the pills they administer their children are amphetamine; the Schedule II drug that they are.
And following this back-of-head recognition, they realize that they are making a choice. They realize that they can give their child speed or not.
I mean, this is all covered in a Myelin Sheath (some call it denial) of 'medical prescription'.
But, I'd think, for the most part, there is a part of people that actually understand… because 'medical prescription' can only go so far as time stretches an epidemic of sorts.
Invidiously, it's a drug. A controlled substance, at that. And invidiously you choose to or choose not to give it to your child… knowing exactly what it is. Whether it's sanctioned by the FDA or DSM or APA or NSA…
And that's the thing: one can update their status on Facebook. One can update their status on Facebook every hour, every minute, every second. One can be a Facebook WHORE! But you're a whore in a larger sea of things that are going on.
People don't have Twitter pages. They just have their crack-whore updates.
Again, I may not really 'get' Twitter… but it seems like crack.
…that homeless black people smoke out of pipes in the alleyways of New York in the eighties.
And So (because I can only understand things in stimulant drug metaphors):
A created website = Methamphetamine or one of it's long-acting brethren
Facebook/MySpace = Adderall or Ritalin or the latest dirty speed pill for kids
Twitter = Crack; homeless, urine-smelling, rock-buying crack-addict-crack
But the thing is that, it's too soon for the public to recognize this fact. Delineate. It's all the same. It's nihilism.
But just like the prescription speed epidemic… people will sense it in the back of their heads in a year or so and, only then, be responsible for their Twitter updates.


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Howdy, First off, I'd like to thank Lisa and Joe for their service as chairs of the working group. I very much appreciate the time and effort they've put in, and I'm glad that they'll be available as working group participants full time now. During the discussion of the working group's future, several folks active in the group volunteered to serve in various capacities; I'd like to thank them as well. At this point in its life cycle, my feeling is that the working group has a small enough number of active editors/reviewers/implementors, that it makes more sense to concentrate the active members on those roles. For the Chair role, I think the group needs someone who has a strong sense of how to manage the IETF process and how to gauge consensus within it, but whose technical role is limited to identifying areas in the specs where new readers might have difficulty following the intent. This is sometimes called a "process chair" or an "outside chair", but I think my own mental model is that of a baseball "closer"--a pitcher you bring in to handle a small number of outs near the end of the game. I've asked Cullen Jennings, who also serves as Chair for BEHAVE and IPTEL, to take on this role, and he's agreed. During the discussions with Cullen, one of the most important questions was how close to the end of the game we think we are. Here, I believe Jim Whitehead has said it best--the group has a small number of projects that can be completed in about a six month time frame. In order to make that more concrete, Cullen and I would like to set forth the following work plan: 0) The big deliverable is RFC 2518bis, and though this work plan contains other deliverables, they can be sacrificed to the independent-submission tracks to get 2518bis out. 1) Institute clean-slate new WG Last Calls on any drafts that have already been last called or are otherwise asserted to be done (BIND, QUOTA, REDIRECT). 2) Doc bugs in those get fixed immediately, along with any technical issues for which there is essentially immediate consensus. 3) If any big-picture issues arise or technical matters that cannot be resolved quickly, the doc for which the issue exists will go to the end of the working agenda. It will get further working group attention only when 2518bis is out of the WGs hands. 4) At the end of the WG Last Calls for these documents, the working group will go into a concentrated period of work on 2518bis. An issues list will be maintained by Cullen, who is responsible as Chair for calling consensus on when an issue has been resolved. The editors will be expected to make rapid changes in response to issues-list decisions. 5) The working group will probably not use face-to-face meetings during this period, but it may host jabber chats or conference calls for the working group or design/editing teams assigned to specific sections. Those must be minuted to the WG and decisions ratified through the normal process. The aim is to have the WG enter FIN_WAIT by January of 2006 by having all of its documents at or through IETF Last Call prior to that point. I believe that is possible, with concentration and effort on all of our parts. I hope you will join me both in welcoming Cullen to the team and in committing to the effort that this will require. regards, Ted HardieReceived on Monday, 13 June 2005 18:41:09 UTC
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I bet there have been times when you have been completely overwhelmed with issues going on in life. Be grateful anyway. Blessings come in many forms and may come in disguise. Remember God is good and working behind the scenes for us. Sometimes we'll figure out why things happened the way they did, but sometimes we'll never know. We still have to have faith in God and in ourselves. Everything is in order and as planned.
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Flaunt Our Flaws
We all have one thing in common. Each and every one of us has flaws. Now I know some of you don't want to admit it, but we all do. Why are we so afraid to expose our flaws? Is it because we're afraid of what other people might think of us? We need to realize that we are beautiful even with our imperfections.
Let's change the way we think about ourselves. It's too exhausting trying to be someone we're not. We are going to work on and undo what society has done to us for decades. Besides, how do we know for sure they are actually 'flaws?' A flaw could be beauty in disguise. From now on, let's just be straightforward. We are always flaunting our good characteristics, but what about the parts we 'think' other people won't like? Because guess what… they may have the very same one(s)! Love everything about yourself. You will be so much happier!
The law of cause and effect, you reap what you sow, and what goes around comes around. When will people realize that whatever they do in life, whether it's something good or something bad, there is always an outcome regarding that action? If you do something good, the results will be good and vice versa. It is that simple. Stay awake people and be mindful of what you're doing! When you're always doing positive things, you'll have nothing to fear. You'll be sittin' pretty!
Emotion in Animals
I believe animals have compassion. Please go to this YouTube video and see for yourself where a dog tries to save some fish. It's heartwarming. I take no credit for this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HFodb9Ezyw
Meditate vs Medicate
Meditation and medication sound alike and are similar in meaning. Both are used for the healing and renewal process of a human being. However medication is a substance absorbed into the body, while meditation is a natural method accessing the mind, body, and spirit. Meditation is a practice that anyone can do even young children. It has many health benefits, and it's totally free!
The Grand are Grand
The word grand is part of grandchildren for a reason. They are grand! Below is my little guru grandson totally in the present moment exploring life. I teach him and he certainly teaches me. He is pure joy.
Thankfulness Challenge
I am all about being grateful. Recently, I was challenged by a dear friend, Beverly Austin, for five days to list five things I am thankful for. Here is my list of 25 (in no specific order) to fulfill this challenge. Of course, my list is endless, because every day there is always something new to be grateful for.
- I am very grateful to know you and all the people who have crossed my path.
- I am very grateful for family, especially my parents, siblings, children, niece, and grandson.
- I am very grateful for my darling little Oscar and all the animals in this world.
- I am very grateful for nature.
- I am very grateful for my job.
- I am very grateful for my home.
- I am very grateful for technology.
- I am very grateful for all inspirational leaders.
- I am very grateful for music.
- I am very grateful for the sun, the moon, and the stars.
- I am very grateful to have the desire to help people.
- I am very grateful for my artistic abilities.
- I am very grateful for my intuition.
- I am very grateful for guidance from a higher divine power.
- I am very grateful for the universe.
- I am very grateful for little nudges to wake me up.
- I am very grateful to be conscious and in the present moment.
- I am very grateful for my accomplishments.
- I am very grateful for change.
- I am very grateful for encouragement from other people.
- I am very grateful for good health.
- I am very grateful for Oprah Winfrey. She has truly inspired me.
- I am very grateful for vacations, the beach, the ocean, the sand, and the breeze.
- I am very grateful for love, patience, and compassion.
- I am very grateful for time for myself.


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Announcing the Architectural League's 2019 Emerging Voices
For SCHAUM/SHIEH, the city is not a mere backdrop for designing buildings. Instead, it is a source of productive potential and a platform for theoretical and built experimentation that has informed the firm's relationship to design from its founding in 2010.Colloqate Design, a multidisciplinary, New Orleans–based "nonprofit design justice practice" founded in 2017 by Bryan Lee Jr.—Sue Mobley came on in 2018—with the goal of "building power through the design of public, civic, and cultural spaces," is setting a different path relative to other design offices. … "We want to be the most radical design firm out there," Lee said, "and we need to build buildings to do that." FreelandBuck builds drawings. Not in the traditional sense of constructing what's represented by a drawing set, but in the sense that its architecture directly evokes carefully constructed perspectives and painstakingly hand-drawn renderings. "We think about drawing at the scale of architectural space," says partner Brennan Buck, "as an end product, not a means to build."


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|+ Stylish
|- Only a 720p screen
|+ Strong front-facing camera
|- Weak battery
|+ Octa-core processor
|- Not great value
"The Sony Xperia XA is affordable, but it's not great value, with strong first impressions weakened by a short battery life and underwhelming display".
This year rather than rolling out a successor to the Xperia Z5, Sony has launched a new X-range, with the Xperia X Premium the closest thing to a flagship from the company in 2016 and the Xperia XA sitting at the bottom of the range.
But at £240 SIM free it's still not cheap. That's a lower mid-range price and competition is steep. So can this phone compete? With a slim, stylish design it certainly makes a good first impression, read on to find out whether that impression lasts.
The Sony Xperia XA is a good looking phone, especially when you consider its middling price tag. It's fairly thin at 7.9mm thick, has a metal frame and almost no bezel at the left and right edges of the screen.
All this leaves it looking and feeling premium and even the plastic back does little to detract from that. You could argue that it's still too similar to other Sony phones, with a harshly rectangular shape and a circular home button on the right edge, but it's a design that's at almost its best here.
A larger criticism for the X range as a whole is the lack of water resistance offered, given that the Xperia Z range did offer it, but it's not fair to expect that from a £240 phone.
Sadly, that initial positive impression of the Sony Xperia XA is dampened slightly once you fire up the screen, as it's a 5.0-inch 720 x 1280 panel with a pixel density of 294 pixels per inch. A year or two ago that might have been ok at this price, but with the likes of the Moto G4 offering a bigger, sharper screen for substantially less money it just doesn't cut it any more.
That's not to say it's bad. Viewed in a vacuum the display on the Sony Xperia XA is more than adequate. We love the bezel-less design and the colours seem more natural than on many lower price displays, but the lack of sharpness will be noticeable when placed side by side with a 1080p phone.
Performance from the Sony Xperia XA is good but not great. The 2.0GHz octa-core processor sounds strong on paper, but it's a mid-range MediaTek chip, which suffers compared to Snapdragon ones and it's backed up by a distinctly average 2GB of RAM.
It gets the job done and you'll generally find performance is solid, whether using apps or playing games, but it can take a beat to launch things and there will be the odd stutter. It's in line with what we'd expect at this price, just don't let the big numbers fool you into thinking you're getting something beastly.
The camera too is a bit of a mixed bag, but generally positive. Round the back you get a 13MP snapper, with a hybrid autofocus for fast focusing and in daylight it works well. It will focus fast and you can just point and shoot, getting solid shots in the process.
But the whole thing struggles a lot more in low-light, so if you're a night owl you might want to look elsewhere.
The front-facing camera has an 8MP lens which is a high spec, especially for a relatively affordable phone and it allows for some sharp shots, though sadly this too suffers in low-light, especially as there's no flash on the front.
Sony has stayed pretty close to stock Android Marshmallow, which is a good thing, giving the phone a clean, minimalist feel. But where it has veered from that it's mostly for the worse, especially in its decision to overload the handset with a bunch of its own apps, many of which you'll likely never use.
Still, it's far from the worst phone or manufacturer for this and on the whole navigating the handset is a pleasant experience.
Features wise there's little to talk about. There's no fingerprint scanner here, not water or dust proofing and no 4K video, but that's a compromise we'd expect at this price.
The Sony Xperia XA has a 2300 mAh battery, which is a little on the small size and that shows up in its performance. This is a phone which you'll be charging daily, but worse than that if you use if heavily it probably won't even make it to the end of the day. It does support fast charging, which not all handsets at this price do, but we'd rather have to charge less often than be able to charge quickly.
Memory comes in at just 16GB, with no larger versions available, however there's a microSD card slot, so you can bulk that up substantially.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, Bluetooth 4.1 and NFC, the last of which is worth noting as it's another thing you don't always see on cheaper phones.
The Sony Xperia XA impresses in a number of ways, with a high-end design, an edge-to-edge screen, fast charging, NFC and an octa-core processor.
But it doesn't get all the basics right. Sure it has fast charging, but when the battery barely lasts a day that's vital and yes the screen looks good, but it's not overly sharp. Similarly, the octa-core processor sounds impressive but it's a mid-range chip.
But ultimately the biggest problem with the Sony Xperia XA is that it's just too expensive. £240 isn't a huge amount for a smartphone, but you can pick up a Moto G4 from £169 and that's a better phone in many ways, or spend a little but more on a OnePlus 3 and get a true flagship.
The Sony Xperia XA is competent in most areas and great in a few, but it's overpriced and undercooked.
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Weight (g): 137.4
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Colours: White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
Screen size (inches): 5.0
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI): 294
Processor: 2.0GHz octa-core
Processor make: Helio P10
Internal storage: 16GB
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*Note: this is a district-only feature.
A test coordinator can deliver benchmark assessments to students on behalf of a teacher. In order to do this, you will need to find the test ID, and each student will need to know their student ID number.
How to Deliver a Benchmark Assessment on Behalf of a Teacher
- First, give students the test ID number and have them enter it in MasteryConnect's Student portal.
- Next, each student must enter their Student ID number.
- They will now be able to take the benchmark assessment on their device. Be sure to instruct the students to click the Next button after they answer each question, and not to click the orange Finished button until they have completed the entire benchmark assessment. After the test is submitted the student cannot reopen it; if they submit it before they are finished, you will need to contact your district administrator for assistance.
- When the student is finished, they will be taken to a confirmation screen where they can click on Submit My Answers and immediately see their results, if the district allows that feature.
- Their scores will automatically be recorded in the tracker; nothing further is required.
Note: Any rubric questions will need to be manually graded by the teacher in the tracker.
Frequently Asked Questions...
- What happens if the teacher changes the test ID while the test is in progress?
- Any tests that are in progress using the old test ID can not be submitted and students will lose their scores. Have them write down their answers, and then contact your district administrator or Mastery Connect support.
- How do I contact MasteryConnect Support if a student submits their test before they are finished?
- You can call the Benchmark Hotline at 855-77-BENCH (855-772-3624). You will need the test ID and student ID.


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Newlywed actor Seth Rogen isn't planning on expanding his family anytime soon.
The "Knocked Up" star married his longtime girlfriend Lauren Miller in Sonoma on Saturday, and Rogen is keen to enjoy his marriage without babies, because seeing his friends and family raising children has put him off fatherhood.
He tells iVillage, "All my friends are having kids and my sister just had a baby last year, and it makes me not want to have kids. It's very nice just playing with (my sister's baby) and then as soon as it becomes difficult, you just hand it off."


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All of us would have had an aspiration to grow up one day and own a beautiful home. The idea would have come to us when we were watching a beautiful TV advertisement about a beautiful house or flipping t through a glossy magazine about beautiful interior decorations, or even simply when we went into a beautifully maintained house. We would have gone ''oh I want to have house like this one day''. And as we grew up we would have most probably forgotten all about it until the day comes when we are actually planning g to buy a house. Then we suddenly have a flashback and those images of the house we wanted come flooding back and we tend to think if we can actually make it work and come true.
Although some people will let go of it and move on with the choices that re available to them, some people will be running behind their dream home with the power of a fuel hose Australia. They will be so determined to make that house a reality that they might even got to the extent of building it up from scratch if they can't find a similar house for sale. Because for them getting the house and living in it is symbol of their success in life. Because they can then have the satisfaction of making their childhood dream come true. And it is a proud moment for them when they announce that fact to the people around them as well. But most people in their enthusiasm to build their dream home fail to make sure that they have built it in a solid manner. That the structure of the home is firm and solid and even the rest of the things adorning the house is of good quality.
For example they don't make sure that the electrical conduit they have put up in their homes are of the highest quality and that they are completely not visible to the outside and so on. Because most people tend to miss these tiny details which tend to go unnoticed most of the time. And such ignorance can be potentially harmful to them in the future if there is a leak and the conduit is not leak proof. It can lead to an electrical shortage that can even lead to the death of an individual depending on the severity. So we need to make sure that even though our main aim is to have a beautifully decorated home, we must first make sure it's a safe environment for those we love. For more information on suppliers please check out http://www.plascorp.com.au/products/pvc-pipe-electrical/.


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KOMU8 Market Report: Historic Week for Stocks as Unemployment Falls
COLUMBIA - The week of March 3rd saw an impressive jobs report out of the U-S Labor Department, giving confidence that an indicated recovery in the economy is legit. Employers added 236,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7%
Investors were encouraged by the construction component of the report, specifically -- 48,000 construction jobs were added. Construction jobs were low at the worst of the recession and have increased as the economy recovers. Lots of investors say housing and construction will be drivers of a recovery.
Locally, commercial construction in Columbia is seeing a boost. Revenue from commercial construction permits rose 20% in the first two months of this year, compared to the same time last year. Pat Zeller with the city's community development department says he expects that trend to continue. "Volume obviously went down momentarily but now it's coming back up. And we believe it is going to continue to tick up as a result of home sales and new business and things of that nature. You know, retailing follows rooftops. And basically as we see the population of Columbia increase as we have over the last ten years, it'll continue to see a little bit of the increase as well," said Zeller.
A good indication Zeller is right-- a Freddy's franchise in the newly constructed retail space on Broadway is continuing it's expansion. "We do plan to expand further we will be opening two stores in the St. Louis area in 2013. We are looking to have another location here in Columbia at some point. We are going to be having 16 stores in the next 7 years in Missouri," said Freddy's assistant manager Laurie Richards.
Positive construction data is encouraging the belief the rally in the markets is legitimate - not inflated by the cash Ben Bernake and the fed are pumping into the economy in the form of Q.E., which has been a consideration during a historic week in stocks. Major US indexes saw a huge rally, the Dow which hit an all time high Tuesday and has closed up everyday since, setting records.
The Dow closed up nearly 68 points Friday, climbing almost a fifth of a percent for the day - but jumped 2.18 percent for the week.
Just 14 points from its all-time record, the S&p 500 index added 6.92 points, or 0.5%, at 1,551.18. All 10 S&P sectors finished higher for the week, led by financial and consumer discretionary stocks.
The NASDAQ rose 12.28 points, or 0.4%, to 3,244.37. It closed 2.4% ahead of last week's finish.
Next week investors will be keeping an eye on Washington, DC as lawmakers debate the sequester and discuss spending for next year. Retail sales, industrial production, and consumer prices numbers come out next week. Those are gauges that will help indicate how much momentum the economy is gaining.


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THE search for Outlander's Brianna Fraser has continued with fans no closer to finding out who will take on the much anticipated role.
After announcing that the cast had started working on the final block of episodes for the series this week , the show's producer Maril Davis fuelled the rumours once again - but this time joked that she would be taking on the role.
This announcement was challenged by Sam Heughan, who insisted he would "double up" on his role as Jamie Fraser to play Brianna in the series.
Maril then suggested having a "Brianna-off" to settle the debate.
And now, fellow producer Matthew B. Roberts has tweeted a picture of Maril and Sam in the middle of a gruelling arm wrestle as they try to settle the matter.
Who will emerge victorious?!The #Brianna-off continues! @TallShipProds @SamHeughan @grahammctavish @Outlander_Starz pic.twitter.com/apxO2rcbOO— Matthew B. Roberts (@TheMattBRoberts) January 20, 2016
And it seems Maril was coping better with the challenge, as she is seen casually blowing her nails while Sam looks in pain.
Graham McTavish, who plays Dougal MacKenzie in the show, also appears to be officiating the tie.
However fans will have to wait and see who won as Matthew tweeted: "Who will emerge victorious?! The Brianna-off continues!"
While we are no closer to finding out who will play Brianna in the show, it's clear that Season 2 is shaping up to be spectacular.
We take a sneak peak at what's to come when Outlander returns with our gallery below.


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Happy Birthday Ryan!
7 comments:
- Shannon said...
Happy birthday to Ryan. I hope you have a fantastic weekend of celebrating!
Favorite birthday meal? I don't know. But I hope there is cheesecake involved!
- July 10, 2010 at 8:37 PM
- Beth said...
Happy Birthday Ryan! I love me some cake on my birthday!
- July 10, 2010 at 8:59 PM
- Gina; The Candid RD said...
Happy Birthday to RYAN!!
My favorite birthday meal is sushi. I ALWAYS get sushi on my birthday!! I may as well eat the most expensive food when someone else is paying....right?!
- July 10, 2010 at 9:43 PM
- Rachel Lauren said...
Happy birthday Ryan!!!!!!!
Birthday sushi!!! Always! :)
- July 11, 2010 at 12:18 AM
- Andrea@WellnessNotes said...
Happy Birthday to Ryan!
Looks like a very nice meal! I really enjoy a glass of champagne on my birthday (it goes pretty much with any food...).
Have a great weekend!
- July 11, 2010 at 2:54 AM
- s said...
Happy birthday to Ryan! He is a true manly man, wanting his meat and potatoes for his birthday meal! Tee hee.
I'm not sure what my birthday meal will be...probably a gourmet grilled sandwich.
- July 11, 2010 at 6:49 AM
- Jessie said...
Happy Birthday to Ryan! With a delicious dinner like that, how could he not have a great B-Day? :) I like ordering dishes that I can heat up for leftovers, too - smart!
My latest favorite B-Day meal is Cornish hens with roasted root veggies. And cake, of course.
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The best gaming mouse in 2019
Why is having the best gaming mouse so important? For something you use every day, wouldn't you want a gaming mouse that is comfortable, durable and can up your game when playing your favorite online shooter? We've tested loads of gaming mice throughout the year and chosen our favorite ones. If you constructed yourself a fabulous high-end PC with all the best parts you can find, why not complete the package with an awesome gaming mouse instead of some dinky mouse you grabbed from your supply closet at work. Yes, we're looking at you.
So, what makes for the best gaming mouse? Look and feel are good places to begin. Gamers will need a gaming mouse that's as accurate as possible. The last thing you ever want is to lose tracking deep into a Destiny 2's latest raid. If you're a big MMO or MOBA player, some extra programmable buttons might be a bigger priority for you. Maybe you want something wireless with incredible battery life. Whichever you decide, we've picked the best gaming mouse for every occasion.
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We know that many of us (PCG team included) like to wait for the Black Friday sales in November to snap up cheap gaming stuff for less money. We've prepared this guide to help you get prepared, know where to look, and predict what will be on offer. While the below article lists the current best prices for gaming mice, maybe you'll want to find something cheaper in November. If so, we've got your back.
1. Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless
The best gaming mouse for those with capacious budgets
CPI: 16,000 | Sensor: Optical | Interface: USB / 2.4GHz wireless | Buttons: 11 | Ergonomic: Right-handed | Weight: 114 g (4.02 oz)
Excellent HERO sensor
Wireless upgrade to a venerable favorite
Compatible with the PowerPlay charging mat
The original G502 has long been a classic, a favorite in circles that prize durability, accuracy, and high performance from their pointers. The refresh not only honors that legacy but actually improves upon it, with iterative but substantive changes that elevate a beloved classic to dizzying new heights.
Now packing Logitech's reliable 16K HERO sensor, and with a 7 gram reduction in weight over its predecessor, the G502 Lightspeed is also very forward looking by way of it's compatibility with the PowerPlay charging mat. The mat not only charges the mouse on the fly but will actually recognize it and pair it with your PC without requiring the use of a USB dongle. The G502 is also host to a number of other small quality of life features that push it ahead of its competition, like modular weights that can be added or removed to find the perfect hand feel, and a scroll wheel that can be locked to toggle through steps or unlocked to spin freely. It's one of the best wireless mice on the market, and priced accordingly, but if you have the cash to spare, the G502 is worth every penny.
Read the full review: Logitech G502 Lightspeed wireless
2. Razer Deathadder Elite
The best gaming mouse for shooters
CPI: 16,000 | Sensor: Optical | Interface: USB | Buttons: 6 | Ergonomic: Right handed | Weight: 105 g (0.23 lbs)
Rivals the best gaming mouse sensor available
Ideal shape for palm or claw grips and a variety of hand sizes
Driver software requires a sign-in
The Razer Deathadder has an all-around fantastic shape for all sorts of grips and hand sizes, and I've spent hundreds of hours playing games, using Photoshop, and browsing the Internet with it. Despite years of iterations, Razer never messes with the Deathadder's shape. There's no reason to.
The Deathadder Elite uses a 16,000 CPI optical sensor, but big numbers don't necessarily mean quality. Here's the important bit: for the Elite Razer chose a sensor based on the PMW-3389 developed by sensor company Pixart in collaboration with Logitech, which is easily one of the best mouse sensors available with 99.4% resolution accuracy and a 450 IPS rating. Razer's implementation should deliver flawless tracking, even if you move the mouse as fast as you can.
For the majority of games and gamers, the Deathadder Elite is an amazing mouse. It's simple where it should be, with two perfectly placed, generously sized thumb buttons, has a great optical mouse sensor that will work on both hard and cloth pads, and has the ultimate body shape for a claw or hybrid claw/palm grip.
3. Logitech G203 Prodigy
The best gaming mouse to save a little cash
CPI: 8,000 | Sensor: Optical | Interface: USB | Buttons: 6 | Ergonomic: Right-handed | Weight: 85 g (3.0 oz)
Logitech build quality in a cheap mouse
Great shape for those who like smaller mice
Not the best sensor
You can find a lot of decent, no-name brand gaming mice on Amazon for less than $20, but it's worth spending just a little more for the Logitech G203 Prodigy (also called the G102 in some regions). With this mouse you get Logitech's fantastic, reliable build quality, good gaming driver software, and a tried-and-true mouse shape. Since its popular G100s years ago, Logitech has released several mice with a nearly identical small, almost-ambidextrous body, and it remains a comfortable mouse great for the active grip of FPS or MOBA players. And the G203 is damn cheap.
The G203 Prodigy doesn't use Logitech's top-end sensor, but testing has shown that the Mercury sensor (developed by Logitech) in this mouse is so good, you probably won't notice the difference. It supports up to 8000 CPI and has no issue with jitter or acceleration. Unless you need insanely high CPI settings, the G203 is a killer mouse for a budget price. And if you decide you really like the shape and can spend a bit more, consider a step up to the Logitech Pro, which does include that top-of-the-line sensor.
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4. Corsair Ironclaw RGB
The best gaming mouse for larger hands
CPI: 18,000 | Sensor: Optical | Interface: USB | Buttons: 7 | Ergonomic: Right-handed | Weight: 105 g (3.7 oz)
Great, comfortable fit for larger hands
Highly responsive with tactile buttons
Feels a bit heavy for a wired mouse, with no adjustable weights
The Ironclaw is the best mouse we've tested for gamers with larger hands. While its design encompasses a strange blend of materials, from smooth matte plastic on the buttons to the diamond print, grippy rubber sides, to the unique, wavy rubber on the scroll wheel, each conforms well to its function on the mouse. Instead of a single cohesive material, Corsair has designated one to suit each panel individually, which adds to the excellent overall fit of the mouse to make it feel really cozy gliding over your mouse pad. It's domed and curved fit perfectly in the palm of right-handed gamers, and is one of the best feeling mice to grip I've ever tested.
It does feel a bit weighty, particularly for a wireless mouse that doesn't require a discrete battery, and unfortunately doesn't offer customizable weights. While that means the Ironclaw feels just a hair more cumbersome than other, lighter wired mice, it also makes the mouse feel more significant and substantial. The RGB lighting is slick and understated, exactly the way I like it, and the unit can be fully customized through Corsair's iCue software, including the option to calibrate your mouse to the surface on which you're using it. While iCue isn't the most intuitive software suite I've ever used, it does offer a comprehensive set of customization options.
5. Razer Naga Trinity
The best gaming mouse for MOBAs and MMOs
CPI: 16,000 | Sensor: Optical | Interface: USB | Buttons: 19, 14, or 9 | Ergonomic: Right handed | Weight: 120 g (0.26 lbs)
Customizable thumb grip with three different button arrays
Buttons feel nice and clicky despite being removable
Design is a bit squat for larger hands
The form and function of Razer's Naga mouse has come a long way over the years. Its latest version, the Naga Trinity, is the best yet: a small, comfortable mouse with a high quality sensor and three interchangeable thumb grips with button arrays ideal for MOBAs, MMOs, or general use. The MOBA array is the best, offering seven buttons in a circle around your thumb. There are enough buttons to map multiple abilities, but not so many that they become an overwhelming samey blob. The 12 button array, designed for MMOs, has that problem for me, but anyone who wants a whole number pad under their thumb will appreciate the option.
The Naga Trinity's side panels snap into place with strong magnets and don't wiggle a bit when gaming. Otherwise, the Naga Trinity is the same as the Naga Hex before it, with a comfortable palm grip shape that includes a small pinky rest. The Naga Hex is a bit on the small side for larger hands, with more of a squat shape than some gaming mice. It's comfortable in the relaxed grip suited to MMOS, but will still do the job if you play MOBAs, shooters, or any other active games.
6. Steelseries Sensei 310
The best gaming mouse for the ambidextrous
CPI: 12,000 | Sensor: Optical | Interface: USB | Buttons: 8 | Ergonomic: Ambidextrous | Weight: 92.1 g (0.20 lbs)
Very light at 92 grams
Great shape with improved grips and materials
May be too small and light for those with larger hands
The updated version of this Steelseries mainstay, the Sensei 310, subtly reinvented a classic mouse. It needed it. Almost everything is new except the Sensei's ambidextrous shape, and that's exactly how it should be. Thanks to a new plastic, the Sensei is grippier and can shrug off a sweaty palm. And Steelseries is using its own custom version of one of the best gaming sensors around, ensuring the Sensei 310 won't suffer from any tracking issues.
The Sensei 310 fits in your hand just like the old Sensei, and is a great shape for either left- or right-handed gamers looking for a midsized ambidextrous mouse. That means it has a pair of identical thumb buttons on the left and the right, a common issue for ambidextrous mice—it can be far too easy to accidentally click the wrong side's buttons as you grip with your pinky. In my hours of testing the Sensei 310, that hasn't happened once. The size and shape of the thumb buttons has been tweaked, making it easy to rock your thumb upwards to press them but keeping them out of the way of accidental pinky clicks. Anyone looking for a small, light, or ambidextrous mouse: this should be your first stop.
7. Iogear Fokus 2
The best gaming mouse for those who prefer a weighty pointer
CPI: 12,000 | Sensor: Optical | Interface: USB | Buttons: 8 | Ergonomic: Ambidextrous | Weight: 130 g (4.6 oz)
Durable aluminum chassis
Great Pixart sensor
Awkwardly positioned thumb buttons
The Iogear Fokus 2 is a 130 gram monster (not counting the cable), and an RGB spectacle of light when activated and appropriately programmed in the (excellent) Kaliber Gaming software that accompanies it. While it's aesthetic design is a bit divisive (it's one of the flashier gaming mice on our list), it's performance is unimpeachable, and if you're the sort who prefers a weightier, solid mouse, the Fokus 2 is a fantastic option.
That substantive feeling when curled against your palm isn't purely from the pointer's weight, either. It's also wrapped in a sturdy aluminum chassis that gives it a premium feel when you're maneuvering it around one of the best mouse pads for gaming. It's wreathed with eight fully programmable buttons, and is truly ambidextrous, though the thumb buttons are a bit of a reach. That said, this a mouse that feels sturdy and substantive without sacrificing performance, and that's quite an achievement.
Read the full review: Iogear Fokus 2
8. Logitech MX Vertical
The best gaming mouse to preserve your wrists
CPI: 4,000 | Sensor: Laser | Interface: Wireless or USB | Buttons: 4 | Ergonomic: Vertical, Right handed | Weight: 135.5 g (0.30 lbs)
Extremely comfortable, fully ergonomic
Works wired through USB-C or wirelessly
Great battery life when wireless
Modest CPI compared to traditional gaming mice
Comfort is one of the most important factors in choosing any mouse, gaming or otherwise, and the Logitech MX Vertical is best-in-class. It's ergonomic design allows you to comfortably rest your hand in a neutral position, meaning you'll experience virtually no strain, even across marathon sessions. It's top CPI setting (4,000) doesn't compete with some of the other gaming mice on this list, but it's still extremely precise, with an excellent laser sensor that provides all the precision you're ever likely to need. You can also unplug it from your machine and run it wirelessly with virtually no input lag, and it's got a killer battery life – just three minutes of charging time will net around an entire day of use.
If you're a strategy gamer or anyone for whom CPI running into the 10,000+ range is a necessity, the MX Vertical is an awesome mouse that feels like a luxury. And its unique form factor is eye-catching and pleasantly curved, without relying on RGB gimmick lighting for its aesthetic appeal.
9. Logitech G Pro Wireless
The best gaming mouse to go wireless
CPI: 16,000 | Sensor: Optical HERO 16K | Battery: 40+ hours rechargeable | Interface: USB | Buttons: 8 | Ergonomic: Ambidextrous | Weight: 81 g (0.18 lbs)
Swappable components
Excellent design
Extremely light
The G Pro Wireless is peerless when it comes to cord-free pointers, packing Logitech's excellent 16,000 CPI HERO sensor and the kind of latency-free experience you'd expect from a wired mouse. Sitting just over the 80g weight mark, it's incredibly light, but unlike some lighter mouse, doesn't feel cheap or disposable. Instead, it's crafted of high quality materials and exhibits performance to match. Logitech designed every component in the G Pro Wireless to be as light and durable as possible, including shaving down the thickness of the chassis' side walls without sacrificing composition or density. Judging from the multiple hard tumbles the G Pro has survived from my desk, it's a very sturdy piece of kit.
It also boasts a length 40 hours of battery life and is customizable, with buttons on the side panels that can be removed and traded out for smooth inserts, if that's your preference. You could also pair the G Pro with Logitech's Powerplay charging mat and never worry about running out of juice again. The only real downside is the price tag: at a $150 MSRP, the G Pro isn't cheap, but it's able to fully justify its price tag.
10. Logitech G604 Lightspeed
The best wireless mouse with the longest battery life
CPI: 16,000 | Sensor: Optical HERO 16K | Battery: 240 hours (1 | Interface: 2.4GHz wireless / Bluetooth | Buttons: 10 | Ergonomic: Right-Handed | Weight: 135 g (0.29 lbs)
Excellent battery life
Comfortable design
Lots of well-place buttons
No RGB lighting
No Rechargeable battery
At first, we really wanted to knock the Logitech G604 for not having a rechargeable battery but the fact that we've been regularly gaming for almost a month now at the time of this post and it's not even at 50% battery is no joke. Logitech claims that the G604 can last 240 hours on a single AA battery which is pretty impressive.
The conveniently placed six reprogrammable buttons on the thumb rest work well when playing your favorite MMO or MOBA to map six of your favorite skills. Personally, we've been remapping melee on first-person shooters like Apex Legends and it's been a godsend. More importantly, it doesn't feel awkward when actually trying to press those buttons which is a common oversight in most MMO gaming mice.
Our favorite MMO mouse still goes to the Razer Naga Trinity for its swappable side panels but the G604 comes a close second with its killer battery life and comfy design despite being one of the more less flashy gaming mice we've tested.
Testing gaming mice
We used enough gaming mice to have a good feel for build quality, button placement, and shape. Our opinions on those aspects of mouse design are naturally subjective, but they're also well-informed. The tricky part of testing gaming mice is analyzing the other part of the equation: tracking performance, jitter, angle snapping, acceleration, and perfect control speed, and determining how each of those issues affect the experience of using a mouse.
What do all those terms mean? If you're deeply interested in the intricacies of gaming mice, you can read this amazingly thorough guide on Overclock.net. But here are some basic definitions that will help you understand why each of these terms are important issues.
Grip refers to how you hold the mouse. The most common grips are palm, claw, and fingertip. Here's a good example of how each grip works.
CPI stands for counts per inch, or how many times the mouse sensor will read its tracking surface, aka your mousepad, for every inch it's moved. This is commonly referred to as DPI, but CPI is a more accurate term. The lower the CPI, the further you have to move the mouse to move the cursor on screen.
Jitter refers to an inaccuracy in a mouse sensor reading the surface it's tracking. Jitter often occurs at higher mouse movement speeds or higher CPIs. Jitter can make your cursor jump erratically, and even slight jitter could wreck a shot in an FPS or make you misclick on a unit in an RTS.
Angle snapping, also called prediction, takes data from a mouse sensor and modifies the output with the goal of creating smoother movements. For example, if you try to draw a horizontal line with your mouse, it won't be perfect—you'll make some subtle curves in the line, especially at higher sensitivities. Angle snapping smooths out those curves and gives you a straight line instead. This is generally bad because it means your cursor movements won't match your hand's movements 1:1, and angle snapping isn't going to be useful in most games. Thankfully, almost all gaming mice have angle snapping disabled by default.
Acceleration is probably the most reviled, most scrutinized issue with gaming mouse sensors. When a mouse sensor exhibits acceleration, that means that your cursor will move faster the faster you move the mouse; this is often considered bad, because it means moving the mouse slowly six inches across a mousepad will move the cursor a different distance than moving the mouse rapidly the same distance. This introduces variability that can be hard to predict.
Perfect control speed, or malfunction rate, refers to the speed at which the mouse can be moved while still tracking accurately. Most gaming mice will track extremely accurately when moved at slow speeds, but low CPI players will often move their mice large distances across the mousepads at very high speeds. At high speeds, and especially at high CPIs, not all mouse sensors are able to retain their tracking accuracy. The point at which the sensors stops tracking accurately will differ between CPI levels.
Lift-off distance is still a popular metric in mouse enthusiast circles, though it's not one that affects most gamers. LOD refers to the height a mouse has to be raised before the sensor stops tracking its surface. Some gamers prefer a mouse with a very low lift-off distance because they play at a very low sensitivity, and often have to lift their mouse off the pad to "reset" it in a position where they can continue swiping. With a low LOD, the cursor isn't going to be moved erratically when the mouse is lifted up.
We used a piece of software called MouseTester to see if we could spot any glaring issues with the mice we used. In every gaming mouse we tested, though, angle snapping and acceleration were disabled in the mouse drivers by default (though a mouse can still exhibit acceleration that comes from issues with the sensor itself) and never encountered any glaring performance issues.
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CORDELE — A fight broke out a decade ago in the South Central Georgia town of Cordele. It ended a couple of weeks ago. I don't know if there was a winner, but there was a victor.
It was 10 years ago when Sheriff Donnie Haralson heard the words no one wants to hear: You've got cancer.
Haralson had been sheriff in Crisp County since 1987.
Law enforcement was the family business. His daddy was a police officer for a number of years and was killed in the line of duty.
Folks were not surprised when his tall, dark-haired son went to the police academy at Tifton to become a lawman. He eventually would become chief of the Cordele Police Department.
When the sitting sheriff was arrested (and later convicted) on federal charges, the governor appointed Haralson to take his place. The voters returned him to office seven times and he was elected by his colleagues to head the sheriff's association. He also served on the Georgia Board of Public Safety and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
The people here clearly loved the sheriff, but they never knew what a fighter he was until he got sick.
The odds were never in his favor. A lesser man would have been gone years before. But Donnie Haralson wasn't listening to the oddsmakers; he was listening to his heart.
When the regular treatments didn't work, he sought all kinds of experimental treatment at some of the best research hospitals in the country. His health ebbed and flowed, but Haralson hung in. He lived to see the arrival of grandchildren and from all indications, they had a mutual admiration society.
When I met him a couple of years ago, I knew he was a sick man, but his eyes held a sure determination. I left with the feeling that if anybody could beat cancer, it was this guy.
In the past year, folks displayed ribbons and wore armbands to show their support for their sheriff. Churches had special prayers for him and folks didn't blink an eye when they returned him to office two years ago.
I don't think Donnie Haralson ever gave up his fight. I think, instead, a merciful God said "enough" and brought the fight to a conclusion.
The First Baptist Church was overflowing and the local TV station televised the funeral for those who couldn't get inside. Along the route to the church and cemetery, the streets were lined with folks who stood in quiet admiration of their faithful warrior.
In the late afternoon as he was laid to rest, the crowd in the cemetery reflected the community. A black man and his children stood at a distance and watched, as did a Hispanic family that included a little girl in leg braces who stood silently and in awe.
The winners were the citizens of Crisp County. They learned firsthand what courage and determination looked like.
Donnie Haralson was a good sheriff, but he was a great man. The imprint of his influence will be evident for years to come.
Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear on the Sunday Life page and on gainesvilletimes.com/harris.


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Top 10 Careers For Women In 2012
Wednesday, 22. February 2012
Authors Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D have determined the Best Jobs for the 21st Century and in the sixth edition of the their book by the same title, Shatkin has compiled a list of the top 10 jobs for women, based on a number of factors, including satisfaction levels.
The top career in Shatkin's list was teaching, specifically a career as a post-secondary teacher. Careers with the lowest satisfaction rates included servers, retail and administrative assistants.
So before you go and update that teaching resume you might want to consider our list as well. Our list is not as extensive as Shatkin's, we based ours solely on the 2011 numbers that took into consideration average yearly income and the percentage of women are represented in the field:
1) Doctor
In 2011, women doctors earned an average yearly income of $84,000. With only 31% of women representing this field, there is definite room for growth. This is why Doctor takes our #1 spot for top 10 careers for women in 2012.
2) Pharmacist
Following closely behind, pharmacist is our #2 spot with an average yearly income of $83,500 and 48% of women are representing the field.
In 2011, women who held the role of Chief Executives pulled in an average yearly income of $83,000. With only 26% of women are representing CEOs, there is much room for advancement.
4) Lawyer
In the field of law women, who on average earned $76,000 in 2011, represent 35% of American lawyers.
5) Computer Software Engineer
Only 21% of women make of this industry, however, on average they earned $75,000 in 2011, so it might be worthwhile to update that engineering resume after all.
6) IT Manager
Since only 30% of women are currently represented in this field, IT is a growing industry that is hoping to attract more women in its ranks. Since the average yearly income is $73,500, it might not be a bad idea to get your IT resume updated.
7) Physical Therapist
In 2011, the average yearly income for a Physical Therapist was $63,000. As 62% of women already dominate this field, choosing a career as a physical therapist is #7 on our top 10 careers for women in 2012.
8) Speech-Language Pathologist
Women make up the majority of Speech-Language Pathologists in America with representation of 97%. Last year on average, a Speech-Language Pathologist earned a yearly income of $61,500.
9) Computer Programmer
Only 22% of women are represented in the field of computer programming, however their yearly average income of $61,000 makes this a pretty viable career choice.
10) Human Resources Manager
In 2011, the majority of human resource mangers were comprised of women with 71%. In 2011, they earned an average income of $60,500.


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May 26, 2020
Washington, D.C. – The Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that operates Wikipedia, has joined the Inter-American Development Bank's (IDB) Coalition for Transversal Skills in the 21st Century, centered on ensuring inclusion, equity, and quality education in Latin American and Caribbean countries.
IDB Renews its Commitment to Support Migrant Host Countries
May 26, 2020
IDB pledges the availability of US$85 million in grants and expects to leverage US$1.1 billion in investment loans from 2020 and beyond The Inter-American Development Bank announced today that it has renewed its commitment to support Latin American and Caribbean migrants and their host communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
IDB-AFD Strengthen Partnership in Times of COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond
May 20, 2020
The IDB Group and Agence française de Développement (AFD) Group have virtually held their fourth Deep Dive Meeting on May 20, 2020, stressing not only the importance of strengthening the partnership momentum, but also thinking ahead towards future strategic collaborations and co-financing operations in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
IDB launches interactive map of suppliers to respond to the COVID-19 emergency
April 28, 2020
The Inter-American Development Bank, through the ConnectAmericas business platform, launched today an interactive map that allows users to quickly locate and find suppliers of goods and services in Latin America and the Caribbean, and the rest of the world, to face the pandemic of COVID-19.
IDB report proposes economic policies to help countries overcome sharp contraction
April 09, 2020
The 2020 Latin American and Caribbean Macroeconomic Report analyzes growth scenarios amid coronavirus pandemic Latin America and the Caribbean will see sharp growth reductions of between 1.8 percent and 5.5 percent of GDP in 2020 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
IDB to finance regional projects to support coordinated COVID-19 response
April 02, 2020
New submission deadline is May 15, 2020
IDB Group announces priority support areas for countries affected by COVID-19
March 26, 2020
The Group will finance a response to the public health emergency; safety nets for vulnerable populations; economic productivity and employment; and fiscal policies to ameliorate economic impacts. The Inter-American Development Bank and IDB Invest have outlined their focus for deploying the financial and technical resources made available to borrowing member countries and companies to address the crisis created by COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
IDB launches 2020 call for proposals for regional projects in Latin America and Caribbean
February 11, 2020
Deadline for accepting proposals for Regional Public goods is April 15, 2020 On February 14, 2020, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will launch the 2020 Call for Proposals for the Regional Public Goods (RPG) Initiative in Latin America and the Caribbean, which supports projects involving three or more countries.
Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund to Support IDB Social Projects
January 15, 2020
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) have partnered to promote and develop socially responsible capital markets through investments in IDB Social Bonds focused on Education-Youth-Employment (EYE).
IDB Launches Public Consultations for new Environmental and Social Policy Framework
January 14, 2020
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today launched the public consultation process for a new Environmental and Social Policy Framework. The draft policy framework under consultation is a key element of a broader modernization process aimed at strengthening the environmental and social sustainability of IDB's operations and allowing for a more effective response to the challenges faced by Latin American and Caribbean countries seeking sustainable growth.


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MCGM Group D Admit Card 2018 is available on the site www. mcgm.gov.in from 24th Jan 2018 onwards. The Officials of MCGM and BMC going to conduct the Group IV Exam on 15th to 25th Feb 2018. So, the aspirants need to download this available copy of BMC Group D Call Letter 2018.
MCGM Group D Admit Card 2018
BMC Class IV Admit Card 2018: MCGM officials announced the Group D Posts Admit Cards along with Exam Schedule on its official portal recently on 24-01-2018. When the BMC issued this notification many of the aspirants applied for this because a total of 1,388 posts are available. So, the BMC officials after the Recruitment date completion provided this MCGM Class IV Hall Tickets to conduct the written test. Because this Admit Card contains all the Candidates details along with Exam Date, Hall Ticket no. etc. It is a proof for the BMC Exam Officials to identify the exam attending aspirants. So, the Nexus updated is placed at the bottom which redirects to the official BMC Class IV Admit Card page. There the aspirants can enter the required credentials to download this copy.
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Download MCGM Mumbai Group D Call Letters
So, the Postulates applied for this MCGM Recruitment only can get this BMC Group D Hall Ticket to download. Where it is enlisted with all the candidate's details also. If aspirants found any details misprinted just intimate to higher officials, they will once again allow a new copy. And the Candidates need to find the Exam venue before the exam date because the Centre won't be altered at any cost and No TA is provided for long distant aspirants. And the Candidates need to enter the Exam Hall before the Intimated time on respective exam date printed on the individual aspirants BMC Hall Ticket copy. Bookmark this page www.jobschat.in to know the latest upcoming jobs with respective Syllabus and imp material also.
MCGM Group D Admit Card 2018 Details
एमसीजीएम ग्रुप डी एडमिट कार्ड 2018 हे www वर उपलब्ध आहे. 15 जानेवारी 2018 पासून mcgm.gov.in पुढे. एमसीजीएम आणि बीएमसीच्या अधिकार्यांनी फेब्रुवारी 2018 च्या दुस-या तिस-या आठवड्यात ग्रुप -4 परीक्षा आयोजित केली आहे. म्हणून इच्छुकांनी बीएमसी ग्रुप डी कॉल पत्र 2018 ची ही उपलब्ध प्रत डाउनलोड करणे आवश्यक आहे.
Organisation Name: Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) & Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Post Name: Group D/ Class IV Posts
No, of Vacancies: 1,388 Posts
Job Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Category: Admit Card
Admit Card Availability: 24th Jan 2018
Exam Dates: 15th to 25th Feb 2018
Official Website: www.mcgm.gov.in
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MCGM BMC Group D Hall Ticket 2018
So, the aspirants must carry this MCGM BMC Class IV Admit Card to the exam hall along with Identification copy like Aadhar, Voter cards etc which is to be verified by the officials. And the Exam pattern also clearly given for the aspirants to take the exam with the clear manner in order to score high in this Written Test. If the candidates get any doubts simply meet the invigilator about the answering mode and simply follow the instructions given. Based on this test Result the selection list is prepared and will be called for certificate verification by the BMC officials.
How To Find MCGM Group D Admit Card 2018:
- Candidates first visit and open the MCGM Main site www.mcgm.gov.in
- On Home Page, aspirants can find updated BMC Group D Hall Ticket link available at the top.
- Click on it to get link open.
- Enter the required credentials to find the call letter.
- Then it will be displayed. Click On Download Button.
- Take a Xerox Copy and attend the test with it.
Required Proofs carry MCGM Group D Exam:
Candidates need to produce any one of the ID Proof from listed one without fail to the exam room.
- Aadhar Card
- Voter Card
- PAN Card
- Driving Licence
- Any ID Card issued by Government/Private Sector.
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Do you know Layla Martin? If you don't already, you should.
She's an amazing American sex therapist that writes and vlogs about sexual empowerment. And her latest video, "7 Ways to re-ignite passion in a low sex relationship" is a great resource for those of us struggling with our desire.
In her video she explores 7 ways in which you can improve your libido.
Some of them you may already know (e.g. the importance of communication) however she explores them in such a sweet way this vid is definitely worth a watch!
It's also so helpful and validating to know that as a sex therapist and all round empowered woman she also experiences periods of low desire just as we do, and the feelings of shame that accompany it.
However, what struck me most (and what you NEVER hear people exploring), is the idea that your sex drive can suffer because sometimes we find it's easier to show your wild side to someone you know very little than someone that you love.
The idea is that the more commitment, trust and intimacy grows in your relationship, the more fear we have of intimacy.
Sounds crazy, but Layla insists most people don't even realise they're scared of intimacy.
However it makes sense- the more we connect with someone, the deeper the fear we have of sexually surrendering to them and making ourselves vulnerable.
Inevitably, the stakes are higher because we have more to lose if they walk away.
And so, avoiding vulnerability during sex might mean we take less risks or act less wild in order to hold onto them.
We fear rejection- of our partner being disgusted by us, laughing at us, or judging us. During sex we're at our most vulnerable, and to avoid this risk of being abandoned we shut down the possibilities that could be awaiting us and instead avoid sexual authenticity.
But the wildness and risks are what cultivates novelty, variety and ultimately authentic experience.
It's not necessarily about having a deep connection with who you're having sex with but rather allowing them to see you in a state of openness and vulnerability which creates great sex.
And the solution (according to Layla?)
Creating honesty and space with your partner where you can explore this "resistance to sex and intimacy".
And according to me (hehe) knowing what's stopping you from losing yourself and practising these 13 tips to relax and surrender into sex was really helpful.
P.S. Do you ever feel more shy with a long term partner than with a one-off lover?


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I can't believe this will be my last monthly update for Elyse Ann! Of course I'll still do updates and my blog will still mainly focus on her...but the sticker pictures are finished. ;o(
Weight/Height: We go to the doctor for her one year check up this morning. We'll get her official measurements then. However, I would say that we are still probably around 28-30" tall & she weighs about 20 lbs. She is eating table food like crazy but since last month I feel like her face has thinned up a bit...probably from all that moving since she never sits still for very long!
Clothes: She is wearing all 12 month things now, except for any new sleepers where we've moved her to 18 month so she can kick her little legs. I'm afraid that in the future she's going to outgrow her clothing because of length...which makes some things seem really baggy! Anything we buy her for the Spring will be 18 month size...just so we can get lots of wear out of it! We have moved onto size 4 diapers and should be at that point for awhile. She is wearing size 4 shoes.
Food: This girl is such a good eater! We certainly have our days when she decides she doesn't like to eat, but then she wakes up the next day & will eat practically anything you put in front of her. Yogurt & blueberries or raspberries is still the favorite for breakfast; although I think that scrambled eggs might be a close second once I start giving eggs to her more often. She LOVES cheese & bread so we have to be careful to give her any veggies before we offer those things or she will never eat her veggies. She also still loves her fruit, but really just wants to eat whatever we are eating. She is eating pretty much anything now & after her appointment tomorrow I plan to start transitioning her to whole milk at least during the daytime. We'll see how that goes. As of now she is still nursing or taking a bottle of expressed milk 4 times a day, although the quantities for her 2 daytime feedings have greatly decreased from what they used to be.
She also is a little bit like her momma and once she's hungry, she's hungry. She becomes a little bit of a grumpy bear if she gets overly hungry so we've learned that she needs a scheduled snack before lunch and before dinner.
Sleep: Overall sleep has been wonderful. She is going to be anytime between 7:30-8:00 and waking sometime between 6:30-7:00 most mornings. For the most part she seems to only want to sleep 11 hours a night, so regardless of when we put her down she will wake up at the 11 hour mark. She is still taking two naps a day for a total of about 3 hours & goes down without a fight. She was a little under the weather on her birthday and I think she's working on some new teeth so that has made for some difficult nights recently, but we'll get back on track.
She is currently still sleeping with her pacifier...two actually. She sometimes manages to toss one out of the crib so we put another one in their for backup. We'll work on that after the first of the year, but right now her sleep is so wonderful that we don't want to rock the boat with the holidays coming up.
Activity: Activity defines her. She is EVERYWHERE! Nick installed more child safety locks in the past month so now she only has certain drawers that she is allowed to open, and subsequently empty all over the floor. She still prefers to crawl, but ladies & gentleman...WE HAVE A WALKER!!! She took her first steps right at about 4:45 the day before her first birthday. Which is a good thing, because her daddy had a deadline and we might have to kick her out of the house...ha! Just kidding. Everyone says that everything will change now that she can walk but honestly I'm not sure how that could be. She reaches for everything, pulls up on everything, and gets into anything & everything she wants to even now. I could be proven wrong, but for now it seems like she's just as dangerous crawling!
Personality: We have a little ham on our hands! She laughs & smiles & giggles and warms the hearts of everyone around her. She is consistently a little quiet when in a new place or around a lot of people, but quickly warms up & plays with whoever is nearby. Church nursery, family gatherings, restaurants, small group...it doesn't seem to matter, she's happy wherever as long as she feels comfortable with those who are around her. Thankfully she's also incredibly flexible and doesn't seem to mind if she's on the go. I'm so thankful that she will go to sleep in the car & transfer to her crib without hardly a peep...makes things so much easier!
Communication: Along with our ham comes a little talker...which may have been passed down from her momma. She talks all the time and we are beginning to understand her more & more. While she won't say most words on command she does say several words: Momma, Da (Dad), Dog, Uh-Oh. She is also starting to say things at the right times that sound like Byebye & Thank you. She has also started to initiate communication by pointing or waving at people or things without being prompted to do so. It's so nice that she's able to start telling us & showing us what she wants.
And reading...oh reading. This girl LOVES books. She will literally sit & read a book to us, complete with turning the pages & saying something different as she goes through each page. Sometimes we get the biggest fits when we try to take a book away from her because it's time to go or time to eat....we'll also be saving the books for last when it comes to Christmas presents, otherwise she won't pay attention to anything else.
~books. I really think this girl is going to be a reader, which means she may be a bookworm like her momma; but there are certainly worse things that she could love!
~books. I really think this girl is going to be a reader, which means she may be a bookworm like her momma; but there are certainly worse things that she could love!
~Peek-A-Boo/Hide-N-Seek. We get the biggest giggles and laughs from her when we peek around a corner and try to hide...I love the sound of her little hands slapping the floor as she crawls to try and find us.
~moving. Unfortunately I think that cuddle time is for the most part...over. She will come and sit in your lap for a brief moment but then she's down and on the move again.
~food. See above...if you're eating it, she wants it.
~Cheerios. Man, don't try to take her snack-catcher of Cheerios away, the water works are definitely guaranteed to start!
~Emptying things. She loves to pull books off of shelves, empty her dishes drawer, pull clothes off the couch, or pull clothes out of a laundry basket.
~diaper changes: this is still a daily battle. Thankfully she still fits on her changing pad which keeps her somewhat confined because she just rolls into the back of the hutch. However, I hate having to pin her down or making her cry just to change her diaper or her clothes. Many times this has become a two person job & Hubby & I try to entertain her while we somehow manage to change her.
12 Month Milestones:
~First Thanksgiving-November 22
~First Temper Tantrum-November 28 when I wouldn't let her play with her Christmas tree
~First Steps-December 12
~8th tooth came through week of Dec 9
& this is what I dealt with as our photo shoot ended...
|Look momma...books!
|I think I should try to get closer...
|This is pretty close...but I think I can do better...
|See...if I put my knee up on the chair I can get a lot closer! Cue for Mom to stop taking pictures and come get me down!


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Zalman ZM1000-HP Plus 1000W Power Supply (Page 3)
Inside the Box
Opening things up, we see that Zalman has two boxes inside the exterior packaging. The top box contains only the power supply and the bottom box is for all modular cables and everything else included.
Inside the accessory box we find the modular cables, power cable, user manual, and a bag containing mounting screws, cable ties, and a Molex to dual 3-pin fan adapter.
One side of the ZM1000-HP Plus displays a label denoting the PSU.
The other side of the PSU shows quality assurance testing and model/serial numbers.
The top of the ZM1000-HP Plus is where you will find the I/O specification label.
Taking a look at the front of the power supply, we can see the various connections for the modular cables as well as an added vent for increased airflow.
The back utilizes a honeycomb mesh design that enables as much airflow as possible. The only spaces that obstruct airflow are the necessities: mounting holes, power switch, and power input.
The bottom of the ZM1000-HP shows off the large 140mm dual ball bearing fan and wire mesh grill.
One thing that we noticed was that Zalman didn't use a cable guard/grommet around where the wires exit the power supply. This wouldn't be a huge deal if all of the cable's sleeves started inside the PSU, but they don't. As you can see above, the wires are left to rub on the edge of the PSU housing and could possibly become bare over time.
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Apple Trots Out New G4s, No Flat-Panel Display
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Apple Computer Inc. has been making nips and tucks to its product line, but the revolutionary changes Mac aficionados were looking for didn't materialize Wednesday at the MacWorld trade show in New York.
"Apple's new hardware introductions at yesterday's MacWorld were largely an evolutionary approach, with increases in system specs for PowerMacs and iMacs but nothing dramatically new (the first MacWorld in recent memory without a major new system for factor)," said Goldman Sachs Analyst Joe Moore.
Noticeably missing was an iMac with a flat-panel display, a product that had widely been expected to be introduced at the trade show.
"During the analyst meeting, management discussed lessons learned from the failed cube launch, and the potential for flat-panel screens in consumer desktops, both of which make it clear to us that press reports of a flat-panel iMac are correct, though with uncertain timing," Moore said. "Management also continued to indicate that they are moving away from synchronizing new product introductions with MacWorlds, and that they can easily do intermediate product launches such as the very successful iBook launch in May. Further, the lack of the new hardware form factors at the MacWorld keynote makes us think that at one point Apple had planned an iMac launch at MacWorld, but that it was delayed, likely to ensure that the product is technologically robust."
did introduce are new, speedier versions of its iMac and PowerMac lines. The company discontinued the slowest iMac, making the 500 MHz version the new entry-level machine. It features 500 MHz PowerPC G3 chips and a CD-RW drive at $999. The new big guns are the second-generation "QuickSilver" PowerMac G4s, offered up in three configurations -- 733 MHz, 867 MHz and a high-end version with dual 800 MHz processors. The new G4s will be priced at $1,700, $2,500 and $3,500 respectively.
"The PowerMac changes should reaccelerate sales in that lineup, particularly after the inventory clearance quarter just completed; particularly the dual 800 MHz system," Moore said.
On the software side, the company has already upgraded its new OS X operating system to OS 10.1. But while the operating system offers many innovative features to the Mac lineup, including multiprocessing and the much-touted Aqua interface, the selection of software that utilizes the OS is still small.
One of the companies promising the imminent release of OS X software is Microsoft Corp., which demonstrated a prerelease version of its Windows Media Player (WMP) for Mac OS X on Thursday. Microsoft said the OS X version of the WMP was designed using the "Carbon" APIs for OS X, meaning it will run natively in the OS X environment and take advantage of features like multiprocessing and the Aqua interface.
The company said it also supports Windows Media Digital Rights Management (DRM), aimed at helping content providers protect their content.
Microsoft said WMP will be available as a free download this fall.


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If there was one hideously perfect highlight of my trip to Thailand that I totally didn't expect – it's all the food porn, so good it'll make you continue to eat until you're on the verge of vomming at every damn meal.
Seriously, I'm almost constantly in pain from over-eating and I'm not even slightly soz.
I've had a soft spot for Thai food since it first came into my life a few years back (yeah alright, maybe I was slightly late to the party but whatevs), but it is SO much better in actual Thailand.
Like screw the paradise-like beaches and sexy weather and cheap cocktails, just come here for the food, I'm pleading you.
Anyway, here's a few of my favourites so far…
And yes, I'm already dedicating a lot of my remaining few days in Asia whispering sweet goodbyes to all my fave dishes through tears and abdominal discomfort.
Screw your Thai greens and Thai reds, it's all about this little gem of a fella.
The menu often describes this dish as a 'peanut and potato curry' which you can then add chicken, pork or whatever meat you fancy to.
I'd describe it as a bit like satay sauce turned into a creamy and heavenly curry that MUST have been carved by the gods.
It was the first thing I ate after 24 hours of traveling and upon eating my first mouthful I declared 'FUCK! It was worth a day of traveling just for that first taste'. There you have it gals and boys.
Now, I would never order a Hawaiian pizza because baby girl is all about that pepperoni life but sweet mother have mercy, the humble pineapple adds so much sassiness to a casual fried rice.
I'm not about adding pineapple to savoury dishes (aside from cheese and pineapple on sticks because hey, I dare you to think of a better party snack), but this just works and you must trust me, it's important.
I know I rave about this all the ruddy time and you have every right to report me on every form of social media for being an annoying af juice preacher, but this <3
So fresh, so hydrating, IT IS BETTER THAN DIET COKE. And you can snap it up from pretty much every restaurant for just over £1. Not bad, huh?
Also see: fresh coconut water, fresh kiwi juice, fresh mango juice.
There's pancake stalls chilling out on every street corner (or at least there was in Koh Samui) and sweet diggity they sexy.
My fave were the Nutella and fresh coconut crepes, but most stalls also seemed to offer mango, blueberries, honey, banana or jam. Babin'.
They cost between £1 and £1.50 and they're more addictive than Pretty Little Liars.
Me and my brother got mildly obsessed with ordering garlic chicken or garlic pork or garlic beef as a side dish with every meal. I can't even explain why it was so good, but it was.
So soft, so moist, so garlicy, much heaven.
This little hun always makes my Chinese takeaway order because it's basically warm peanut butter y'know?
The satay chicken sauce in Thailand was more creamy than what I'm used to, probably because they add coconut milk to everything (and I have no problem with that, nuh uh).
Coconut and peanut with chicken? It's basically like eating dessert.
Different to a crepe, the humble banana pancake was my breakfast order of choice.
I liked to kid myself it was healthy because the banana was actually cooked into the pancake and so y'know basically something from one of the 74856473 health cookbooks lined up in Tesco.
It's served thick, a bit like a big fluffy American style pancake, and comes with either a pot of honey or a pot of warm chocolate sauce. Oh mumma.


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27 Sep Ken Culinario, the same product in a different guise
We present our new packaging design for our Ken Culinario product, a serving suggestion of a dish of pasta just like the one you can make.
As you know, Ken Culinario is a stable and functional product with all the advantages regarding creaminess and elasticity, and that melts in the mouth.
Talking about the flavour of Ken Culinario, we can say that it is pure dairy and has the unmistakable flavour of cream.
With Ken Culinario creaminess and consistency come together with great performance in refrigeration, reheating or freezing. It does not produce a skin or split and you can see the lack of curdling.
As it has lower cholesterol content it will make your recipes even healthier and lighter.
And a very important piece of information "does not contain gluten, therefore, it is totally suitable for people with celiac disease.
Ken Culinario is always ready to be cooked or mixed with any ingredient in your recipes.
For example, take a look at our Cheese Cream recipe made with Ken Culinario; you will surprise your clients with original, easy-to-make recipes.
We revolutionise the traditional concept of cream.


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A pair of humble hooves have taken center stage in the new HBO drama, "The Night Of," and everyone in Hollywood is talking about it. Since the show premiered in July, media critics have been obsessed with debating the significance of John Turturro's feet. Twitter feuds have erupted and lifelong friendships are breaking apart. No one can quite agree on what the plight of those pedis actually represents, but there is a consensus that it's one of the most fascinating plotlines in primetime this television season.
For those who haven't seen the series, Turturro plays a lawyer who suffers from eczema on his feet and the story revolves around his tragicomic attempts to find treatment. Creator Richard Prince reportedly spent unheard of sums hiring the best make-up artists, lighting engineers and cinematographers to capture this very moving narrative of private torment. The results, as fans across the internet have proclaimed, are decidedly stunning.
For Turturro, this role is a return to his roots. The acclaimed actor launched his career doing catalog work for the Brooklyn-based Abraham & Straus Department Stores, eventually becoming their top footwear model of the 1970s. This was a theme he later returned to in the 1992 indie sleeper Mac, which Turturro also wrote and directed. The Hollywood lothario's feet later made a star turn in the dark Cohen Brothers satire, O Brother, Where Art Thou? and stole the show from Jeff Bridges in an important scene in The Big Lebowski, which nearly caused John Goodman to quite the project altogether.
In "The Night Of," director Steven Zaillian has taken a noirish approach to Turturro's lower quarter. A monochrome filter is used most of the time, giving the ankles a chilling Bone China whiteness. The feet are grand and sinewy and, in this reviewers opinion, just hairless enough. The toes are long, elegant and have a mischievously bumpy way to them. The arches are sensually articulated, but his dorsals are the true standouts. They are extremely well delineated, definitely in the top 0.0001% of Hollywood performers working today, allowing for a fascinating play of light and shadow when they are on screen. Clearly, the camera just loves this actor's incredible assets!
"The Night Of" is, at its core, a Zen kōan on human suffering. Turturro's eczema is presented as an unsolvable mystery. Pain without a cause and without a cure but something we must pursue nonetheless. It's fascinating to see the actor's feet, as gorgeous and famous as they are, transformed by Hollywood magic into something so terrifying. In that role, they are uniquely melancholic while maintaining a sarcastic hopefulness that never turns too bitter. It's a testament to their ability as paramount performers that despite the make-up and sophisticated cinematography, the inner charisma of Turturro's feet never fails to shine through.