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2 cup Rice
1 cup Green Peas
2 onion,sliced
2 Green chilli,De-seeded,chopped
3-4 tbsp Ghee/Oil
3-4 Pepper and Clove
1/2 inch Cinnamon
1 1/2 tbsp Cumin seed(Zeera)
1 Bay leaf
1 tsp Salt
1 Lemon
Wash and Soak rice in three cups of water for half an hour. Drain and set aside.
Heat Ghee in cooker and add zeera,clove,pepper,bay leaf and cinnamon stick saute for few seconds.Then add green chilly and onion,saute till golden brown.
Add peas ,rice,and salt and mix it.
Add 3 cup of water and lemon juice , mix well and cover and cook on low heat till done (for 12-15 min.)
Serve hot with curd,papad or pickle.


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I am a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Media and Communication Studies at Ursinus College and a Lecturer at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania.
My research and teaching are in the areas of media industries and economics, digital media studies, journalism studies and journalism practice, media history, communication law and policy, and communication and cultural theory. My primary research interest is in understanding the business of communication and culture and analyzing the development of communication and cultural industries. My current work is focused on using the concept of the attention economy to examine these issues.
I have a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Colorado Boulder, an M.A. in Media, Culture, and Communication from New York University and a B.A. in Journalism from the University of La Verne.

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Adding a local sales tax tool to the toolbox
This year, the Kentucky state legislature could give citizens a chance to a vote on allowing time-limited local sales taxes for dedicated projects. These would be optional at the local level, probably a 1-percentage-point rate added to the 6 percent rate now levied by Kentucky state government. As economists, we write not to recommend higher taxes overall, but to explain why local sales taxes are both popular around the United States and a useful addition to the financial toolbox of local communities.
Economists see many advantages to local sales taxes compared to other taxes. One axiom of economics is that if you tax something you get less of it. Thus, taxing consumption encourages saving, while taxing income punishes effort and achievement. Moreover, households tend to view sales taxes as associated with the voluntary act of purchasing something desirable, but view income taxes as a forced extraction from their hard earned wages and salaries. Hence, voters are more likely to approve sales tax increases, particularly when they see the funds dedicated to an important public good or service, but to reject income tax increases.
Local governments around Kentucky need some financial flexibility. They are on the front lines of services to residents and businesses, including public safety, fire protection, EMS, sanitation, roads, sidewalks, libraries, parks and recreation facilities. Yet, they are increasingly squeezed by huge employee pension costs required by state government. Local governments rely on property tax revenues, which have been flat for many years, and occupational and business taxes that discourage work and risk taking. And, being closest to voters, local public officials hear the "no new taxes" message the loudest and most frequent.
A more subtle, but equally important, point is that communities around Kentucky aspire to grow and prosper in different ways. Some want more safety, some more parks, some more libraries, convention centers, bike paths, arts facilities, buses, or swimming pools. Some want less. Kentucky state government has traditionally provided many of these economic- development and quality-of-life amenities for communities. But state government has its own fiscal constraints and should spend its growth dollars on truly statewide issues, like highways, bridges, higher education, health care for the poor, and prisons.
With the option of adding, say, a penny to the sales tax, local governments could place on the ballot a proposal to spend the extra money on a specific package of public services most in demand by local citizens. If they approve it in a referendum, clearly the community wants to tax itself to get items in the package. If the referendum fails, the tax would not go into effect. The complicated state-local funding structures to build the Louisville downtown arena and the rebuilding of Rupp Arena in Lexington are great examples of projects that could more cleanly be funded by a local sales tax.
Under one format, the additional sales tax revenues are used to service the debt on a bond issue, typically with a 20-year life, with the bond proceeds dedicated to some community enhancement projects rather than core local public services like police. When the bonds are paid off, the local sales tax expires unless voters re-authorize it for new projects.
The local sales tax option also creates the possibility of changing the structure of taxation without raising overall taxation. For example, a community could vote to reduce or get rid of its occupational license tax or net profits tax and replace the revenues with those from a sales tax.
Thirty-seven US states allow local sales taxes. Eighty of the largest 108 American cities have local sales taxes. Of our bordering states, only Indiana and Virginia do not allow them. Tennessee uses local sales taxes extensively, with rates up to 2.25 percent (on top of the state rate of 7 percent), and is thus able to function without taxation of wages and salaries anywhere. Kentucky's constitution currently allows general sales taxation only at the state level. But an amendment to the constitution, allowing local sales taxes, has been offered to the legislature, and with approval from the General Assembly will be submitted to voters later this year. We believe adding this tool to the toolbox of communities in Kentucky makes good economic sense.
Paul Coomes, Ph.D., is emeritus professor of economics, University of Louisville. William Hoyt, Ph.D., is Gatton-endowed professor and chair of economics, University of Kentucky.


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These articles show why thankfulness often requires the highest form of thinking, examples of people who exhibit gratitude in adverse situations, and more!
These videos engage and inspire students, relate to some of the articles, and will even make them laugh... a lot.
Whether a trained expert or novice, the documents, videos, and explain how to use philosophical chairs to enhance discussions, opinions, and understanding.
Thank You Cards
Ask students to think of someone in the school who has been helpful to them in some way, large or small, to whom they would like to thank, or express extra thanks. For younger students, you may have to help them think of some different groups of people to consider -- teachers, office staff, custodians, school support staff, and aides.
Have students write and/or draw a card that communicates their appreciation for that help. Once completed, arrange for these to be delivered within the school, ideally by the children. Afterwards, discuss as a group how it felt to write to these various people.
Ideas from: http://www.edutopia.org/blog/heart-habits-gratitude-students-reflect-act-on-maurice-elias
Gratitude Poster/Gratitude Board
Put a Gratitude Poster/Gratitude Board in your room that students can write on. You can have a different gratitude-related theme each month or you can alternative between two themes, for example: "Things We Are Grateful For" and "We Did It!"
The first theme is about basic gratitude and it provides the opportunity to broaden students' appreciation for people and things that affect their lives. The second theme is a listing of something a student accomplished and the names of one or more people who helped them to be successful. We want students to recognize the truth of the statement that in success, we stand on one another's shoulders. This does not take away from students' success, but in fact adds to it. Two examples: "I got a B+ on my test because my sister let me study" and "I learned a solo in a song in chorus because Thomas practiced with me."
Appreciation Journals
Ask students to keep journals in which they make entries each day about things big or small that they appreciate. This can be coordinated with language arts curricula, in that they can be asked to use different writing styles, sentence lengths, vocabulary, etc. to express themselves. Have them review their journals periodically and, ideally, share with one or two classmates. Help students expand the everyday occurrences for which they feel a sense of gratitude.


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Wenlock Arms
Time Out says
On an unremarkable backstreet in the Hackney/Islington borders is an old pub with a story. An all-too-familiar story in the world of the urban boozer: developers submit planning application to demolish and replace with residential units. Most of the time this tale has the same ending, and it's not a happy one for drinkers. The Wenlock was a tap for the nearby brewery of the same name, and poured its first pint in 1836; it closed with its parent company in the 1960s, then reopened in 1994, whereupon it won awards for the quality of its real ale and plaudits for the toastiness of its real fire.
But in 2010 the threats of redevelopment began, with many ups and downs, false dawns and setbacks. Wenlock regulars were more motivated than most, launching campaigns to defend it, but things looked bleak.
However, in 2012 a sympathetic Hackney Council extended a conservation area to safeguard the pub, and the owners of the Red Lion & Sun in Highgate stepped in and signed a lease. Sleeves were rolled up for a refurbishment which involved a quality paintjob, some new furniture and even more beer fonts. The Wenlock is once again the quintessence of all that is good about pubs – it's a taproom with minimal decor, minimal food (salt beef sandwiches, own-made scratchings) and brilliant beer. Plus it's a free house, meaning it can buy from any brewery it chooses. To prove the landlord is anything but snobby, there's Carlsberg too.
The Wenlock Arms has risen while so many others like it have fallen, but the fact is that most of our London pubs deserve to survive. We hope it lasts another 177 years, and keeps the older locals happy as well as the craft-beer-loving youngsters. Visit and remind yourself that in a city full of institutions, the London pub is perhaps the best one we've got.
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As I walked down the City Road from Angel station I remembered an old nursery rhyme: 'up and down the city road, in and out of The Eagle, that's the way the money goes – pop! Goes the weasel.' I looked out for a pub called The Eagle but couldn't see one. The Wenlock Arms is a few minutes walk up Windsor Terrace, which turns into Wenlock Road. It is a tiny glow of energy on the long darkening street: people moving in and out, some standing or sitting on benches outside. I sat on the edge of the pavement with my friend Ruth when we arrived, partly because of lack of space inside, and partly because we like to sit outside. On our right was a small park with a playground, and directly in front across the road was a huge corrugated iron gate. Inside, the bar is a rectangular stretch of beer taps and bartenders, with small circular tables dotted around it. The old pub recently acquired new management who have successfully maintained its reputation for having a vast selection of ales and lagers. But you are allowed to drink other things too, they are very open-minded. At first I didn't notice the band, a jazz band that plays there every Friday night. Of course I could hear them, but I couldn't see them, so I pushed past a bunch of people and had a look. All dressed casually in black with straight faces, they weren't on a stage or roped off but just standing there, as if they were just punters who'd found some instruments and started playing. They reminded me of the band in The Aristocats: I could imagine them picking up their instruments and slowly walking outside – without stopping – and playing their music through the streets. A couple of days later I looked up The Eagle pub to see if it had closed down, but it's still there, only a couple of streets further down the City Road. But even though Wenlock doesn't rhyme quite as well as Eagle, I sincerely recommend you going down there on a Friday night to spend your weasel.
I personally think that this is the number one pub in London!


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Fruity Beet Smoothie
July 8, 2010 7 Comments
This morning's run: a 2.4 miler in the cool but windless and sticky air at 6:30am. My pre-workout fuel was 1/2 banana and water. Today I tried to focus on running posture, lifting my feet up more off the ground. I also made a point to sprint whenever I was going uphill. What are your tips to making each run effective, in terms of body posture?
Plus, I remembered to stretch before leaving the house, in addition to my post-workout stretches. I like to work on legs and abs… it really makes me break out a sweat!
All in all it was a good workout despite the icky weather. No breathing problems, and I didn't feel as tired as I was expecting, being up so early and waking up exhausted. In fact, right now as I'm typing, I am so full of energy! 8) I haven't even had breakfast yet.
And now I present to you the star of this post…
Beets! A big ugly-and-dull-on-the-outside, gorgeously-crimson-red-and-sweet-on-the-inside nutritional powerhouse.
Beets are great. They're packed with folate and manganese, and also provide a good amount of fiber and potassium. (Source) What I love about them is their beautiful crimson-magenta hue and, of course, their sweetness! I love to incorporate beets into my smoothies, so today I present to you just that.
Fruity Beet Smoothie
* 1 medium beet
* 1/3 medium carrot
* 4 strawberries (I used frozen)
* 1/2 banana
* A few squeezes of lime juice (for a bit of tartness to counteract the dominating sweetness)
* 2 cups water (approximate)
Directions: Give the beets, carrots, and banana a rough chop. Everything goes in the blender, with enough water to cover half of the mix (about 2 cups for me).
…and enjoy in a fancy wine glass for good measure.
Refreshing and energizing. Instant sweet tooth satisfaction. Grade A eye candy. 😀
I've tried adding spinach to my fruity beet smoothies before, and it is just as good. I haven't had the guts to try plain green veggie smoothies, but it looks like that's on the agenda for the near future. What vegetables do you like to incorporate with your fruit smoothies? Do you prefer smoothies with both, or fruit and green smoothies on their own?
I'm off for some breakfast now. Delicious VOO awaits me. 😉
P.S. I just wanted to thank everyone who visits this blog!!!! I am seriously so amazed that I even get any views at all. It means so much to me that my stuff is actually being read 😀 Thank you thank you thank you! ❤


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UC Irvine chemists are finding new ways to harvest sunlight, whether by the novel use of "fool's gold" or, say, the creation of an artificial leaf. Among the research projects is an effort to turn iron pyrite – fool's gold – into cheap, highly efficient solar panels.
Other researchers are taking part in a nationwide, Department of Energy funded program seeking to generate fuel by engineering an artificial leaf from materials like silicon, iron or nickel. Instead of building plant tissue like its natural counterpart, the leaf would split hydrogen from water, allowing the hydrogen to be used for fuel.
Both projects are part of UC Irvine's Center for Solar Energy, established in 2007 to study the basic principles of solar power and to educate scientists, and the public, about its potentially bright technological future.


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Black Ops II Shows Off Mobster Zombies DLC Trailer
Black Ops II Shows Off Mobster Zombies DLC Trailer
Welcome to Evil Island, home of the stars.
Evil Island doesn't sound like the best place to spend your incarceration; not that Ray Liotta (Goodfellas), Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs), Chazz Palminteri (The Usual Suspects), and Joe Pantoliano (The Sopranos) had much of a choice. That's pretty high-octane talent for a DLC release, but by the look of things the Black Ops II folks are hoping to turn up the heat with Mob of the Dead.
The four hapless mobsters have to fend off hordes of zombies and, judging by that plane, eventually escape the hellhole Alcatraz has turned into. Time travel may or may not be involved; the press release describes the heroes as "Prohibition-era" gangsters, but unless someone invented the Uzi a little earlier than I thought, I call shenanigans. Each of the characters has a "unique set of skills", the press release promises, but as to what those skills might be, you'll have to wait, as the trailer doesn't give much away. Maybe money laundering will be a useful skill in the event of a complete breakdown in society caused by rampaging undead.
Want to give this one a go? April 16th is the due date, at about $15 more or less. There will be a period of Xbox 360 exclusivity, mind you, so you've probably got about a month after that to wait, if you don't play Black Ops II on Microsoft's favorite console.
Source: Rock Paper Shotgun
I. Can't. WAIT.
I love Zombies and this thus far looks to be the greatest map of the lot.
While the inital on-disc zombie map was just "okay," the second one, Die Rise was awesome, and this looks to be even better.
Looks like it will be pretty good.
That's some DLC you can't refuse.
Gangsters and zombies? Take two over-used things and stick them together? Though, fair enough for a DLC, not the whole point of the game, I guess.
It's 20s and 30s mobsters, not present-day gangsters. Different thing.
So it's L4D with cool powerups and a killer soundtrack? When a company manages to make me want to buy a game just for the DLC... Well, they've gone and done something REALLY right.
Even so.
Well...actually, it'd be a great idea. I mean, the problem with so many zombie movies is that they are zombie movies. The audience knows exactly what rules the zombies work by, because most of the time they are exactly the same. Half the movie is about characters wondering why people are going round randomly biting others, who go round randomly biting others, and why shooting them in the heart doesn't work.
IMHO, the problem with zombies is that most of the time people shouldn't know they are zombies. They should be weird and unusual and something to adapt to, not the same old.
Now, having a zombiemode without zombies is a weird way to do it, but it'd be much, much more original than most zombie related stuff.
Yes, it is. Just like WaW Zombies and BO1 Zombies were.
They do come up with really neat stuff. Like having George Romero as a unique boss Zombie, sending you through time or on the Moon, giving you sniper rifles that shoot exploding bolts, cola that gives you perks when you drink it ('Reach for Juggernog toniiiiight...')
Uhm, no? Different thing is different thing. And the classic 20s gentlemen gangsters with Tommy Guns are NEVER done anywhere, really. With the exception of the not-so-great-but-decent Omerta, when was the last time you was able to play as a gangster in the 1920s or 1930s? or when did they appear the last two or three times?
No, a zombiemode without zombies would be a "just walk around without anything happening"-mode (aka Slender) and THAT would be really stupid.
And yes, those people in Zombiemode KNOW what zombies are (they call them out directly A LOT), they know how to handle them (that is, if you know how to play the game) and one character is even aware that he is in a freaking videogame! (Tho he hasn't appeared since the finale in BO1 - I miss you, Tank Dempsey)
Ray Liotta... they not only took his voice but his face too. Might watch the youtube video of gameplay just so i can hear all his lines.


text: Chola is responsible for the emotional well-being of the entire TRIPP team. It is a big charter but Chola's unique journey through the mean streets of East LA have made her well suited for the hard-knocks life of an entrepreneur. New to the tech industry, Chola's previous positions have been primarily focused in the home security sector. Having survived a vicious attack recently from another dog forced Chola to understand the precious nature of life and she decided to only work on meaningful things that can help a lot of people. At TRIPP, Chola's unique skillset of jumping into laps of strangers wearing black clothes, chasing her tail and chewing on doggie treats during team stand-ups has helped us all connect with our more playful nature as we build out our TRIPP launch product. Diversity is important to TRIPP and having a dog on our team has helped us all be better humans.


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A remote-controlled helicopter, fitted with a spray applicator system, was field tested over a vineyard in the heart of the famed Napa Valley by UC Davis engineers.
Under the watchful eye of news media and area winegrape growers, a remote-controlled helicopter, fitted with a spray applicator system, was field tested today over a vineyard in the heart of the famed Napa Valley by engineers at the University of California, Davis, and Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA.
For 20 years, the small motorcyle-sized helicopter, which carries the product name RMAX, has been used to apply agricultural sprays to rice fields in Japan and is now being tested for potential agricultural uses in the United States, in areas where aerial applications could prove to be safer and more efficient than tractor applications of herbicides and pesticides.
UC Davis is now one of the few universities in the nation with a Federal Aviation Administration permit to apply sprays with remote-controlled aircraft. That permit applies only to specific agricultural areas, including the University of California Oakville Station. No flights are made in the vicinity of the Davis campus.
Flanked by some of the Napa Valley's most historic winegrape vineyards, the Oakville Experimental Vineyard at the UC Oakville Station provides the ideal site for the field tests, which began in November 2012.
"This site not only offers a working-vineyard situation, it also meets all of our federal requirements for flight zones for remote-controlled aircraft," said Ken Giles, a UC Davis agricultural engineering professor and lead researcher on the project.
Regulated by FAA
Giles noted that the FAA regulates use of all remote-controlled aircraft and requires, for example, that the aircraft not be operated within five miles of an airport, notice of a planned flight be reported to FAA 48 hours in advance and the aircraft's flight altitude not exceed 20 feet.
It took Giles and UC Davis development engineer Ryan Billing — both licensed commercial pilots — five months to obtain FAA clearance to operate the mini-helicopter in the Napa Valley. Experienced Yamaha flight instructors from Japan trained them on the fine points of operating the mini-helicopter.
The two UC Davis researchers are building a valuable database that will document how the RMAX might perform in agricultural operations in California and elsewhere in the United States.
"We have more than two decades of data on the performance of the RMAX in Japan, but we don't yet have that kind of information on its use in the United States," said Steve Markofski, a Yamaha business planner and trained RMAX operator. He noted that in Japan more than 2,500 RMAX helicopters are being used to spray 40 percent of the fields planted to rice — that country's number one crop.
"What Ken and Ryan bring to the table is their spray application expertise and knowledge of the current application methods that are in use in the United States," Markofski said. "As we collaborate with them on tests of spray deposition and efficiency, we're gaining insight into to how the RMAX performance compares to spray application methods that are being commercially used for this crop and this terrain."
About the helicopter
The sporty, red-and-white helicopter is flown using a radio signal from a hand-held controller that closely resembles controllers for miniature hobby aircraft. When the helicopter is in the air, the entire vineyard is considered an emergency-landing site. Should the helicopter lose the radio signal from the controller, the built-in safety system will cause it to immediately pause, hover and then slowly land.
Currently, only water is being sprayed on the vineyards as the researchers explore how well the aerial applicator would cover the vineyard. Water-sensitive test papers are spotted at specific sites throughout the vineyards. Water droplets from the helicopter spray system leave on the paper tiny blue dots that, when recorded and computer analyzed, provide valuable information about where the spray is landing.
The helicopter is equipped with one eight-liter tank on either side of the fuselage, giving it the capacity to carry 16 liters, or slightly more than four gallons, of water or liquid spray. The aircraft has a recommended maximum spraying speed of approximately 15 mph, as it methodically moves up and down the vineyard rows.
So far, the data indicate that the helicopter is providing thorough coverage across the vineyard and that the air currents stirred up by the helicopter rotors are causing the spray to reach even the undersides of the grapevine leaf canopy. Furthermore, the researchers have been impressed by the stability of the helicopter, even in gusty winds.
Eventually, the research team plans to conduct application tests with commonly used agricultural pesticides and herbicides. They will explore how well the helicopter compares to a tractor-drawn spray rig in terms of operator safety, cost and efficiency. They also are expanding the test flights to some almond orchards in California's Central Valley.
The results of the study — expected to be completed late this summer — will help determine where and how the mini-helicopter might play a role in U.S. agriculture. In Japan, where rice fields average about five acres and are often surrounded by residential or commercial development, the helicopter provides a safe, efficient method for applying agricultural sprays.
Potential benefits for region
The Napa Valley's winegrape vineyards, with their relatively small plantings, adjacent development, and often hilly terrain, offer similar challenges and opportunities. The mini-helicopter can go where a standard-sized helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft could not go and, in some situations, with less risk to the operator than a tractor-drawn spray rig.
Giles noted that some area winegrape growers have expressed interest in possibly using the helicopter not only to apply pesticides and herbicides but also to take aerial pictures of their vineyards to identify sites where the vines need special care or to better determine the optimal harvest time.
Recently, remote-controlled aircraft have been receiving public scrutiny because of their growing use for military, intelligence and law-enforcement purposes, and Giles appreciates those concerns.
"As a citizen, I share those reservations and agree that we need to be very careful about how we use unmanned aircraft," he said. "But with the color, size and noise of a motorcycle, this helicopter that we're testing is anything but stealthy and would be a great disappointment to anyone hoping to use it for espionage or other covert purposes.
"And, our work is being conducted with the anticipation that the aircraft would be flown by the landowner or by someone hired by the landowner," Giles said. "In other words, that person would want the aircraft to be flying over his or her land."
An online press kit, including still images and B-roll video of the helicopter on the ground and in flight over the vineyard, is available at http://photos.ucdavis.edu/albums.php?albumId=236275.
PLEASE NOTE: Because of the size of the video files, they can be directly downloaded from the press kit, but in order to preview them, you'll need to go to YouTube at http://youtu.be/7aBgofcWoFc
About the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Davis, is the leading college of its kind in the world. Its researchers address critical issues related to agriculture, food, the environment, communities, and human and social sciences through cutting-edge research, top-ranked undergraduate and graduate education, and internationally recognized outreach programs. An overarching goal is to develop solutions for a better world, healthier lives, and an improved standard of living for everyone. www.caes.ucdavis.edu
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Media contacts:
- Ken Giles, UC Davis Biological and Agricultural Engineering, (530) 752-0687, email@example.com
- Steve Markofski, Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, (714) 761-7423, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Pat Bailey, UC Davis News Service, (530) 752-9843, firstname.lastname@example.com


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A few worthwhile things I've stumbled upon while wandering the internet....
- What your handwriting says about you?
- How Chicago neighborhoods got their names.
- Have you started your spring cleaning yet? Here are 50+ ways to help you organize your home.
- I'm sure you've all heard about the lady who spilt coffee on herself and then sued McDonald's for millions. Here's a different take on the story we've heard/read about several times - there really are two (or more) sides to every story.
- Adult friendly book suggestions based on your favorite childhood reads.
- If you enjoy romantic comedies here are 58 of the best of all time- many I had never heard of before.
- I've written a little bit before about my struggles with PMDD. The fact that for awhile, I believed the lie that Christian's shouldn't need to take medication for mental illness made the struggle all that more complicated. It was when I finally decided to seek medical help that I was able to control my symptoms; I enjoyed Perry Noble's honest essay on his change of heart about medications for metal illness.
- I'm always on the look out for cheap beauty products - here are 10 grocery store items to help maximize your beauty routine.
- The "welfare" system we have now, obviously doesn't work but this video offers an interesting perspective on one of the reason's why.
- Speaking of money, check out MIT's Living Wage Calculator to see the miniumin income needed to meet basic living standards in your city.
- I can have a thing for men with beards; I also have thing for silly humor.
- Paris has come up with some excellent ideas on how to use abandoned metro stations.
- Oh Anthropologie, how I adore you! If only you weren't so expensive - here are 50 DIY's to help make the "Anthropologie" lifestyle a little more attainable.
And a picture that makes me smile...


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Let's follow up on the question of inner guidance from our last talk.
OK, where shall we start?
You said guidance can come through many levels; psychic, spiritual and divine.
Right, and that one can be misled through the psychic and even the spiritual levels. That the psychic can include a spectrum from pendulums to spirit guides and that the divine, which would demand a true effacement of ego-mind's power, is the true guarantee of that process of effacement.
And what about what you're calling the spiritual level?
Of course this a kind of arbitrary division, since what we usually call spiritual may be so open-ended. But let's just say that spiritual experiences are still in the realm of the phenomenal, not the source of the phenomenal, even though they more and more approach that source. Yet it would still be a level where the false self can still run interference, can still insinuate itself in what we think is our intuition, can still pull the strings.
And there's the problem, one's feeding their own subconscious input into what they think is guidance to do this or that.
There's the potential problem. That's why the clearest approach for guidance isn't whether to do this or that.
What sort of guidance would that be?
The kind that automatically reduces our sense of a separate self so that whatever we do is done with the effort to serve something greater than ourselves, to be attentive to that something, to welcome but not require even its presence. Bottom line: the process of elimination of who we think we are finally results from the Beloved's grace, the ultimate guidance.
And how would we know it, recognize it to be guidance?
Actually our usual self would have no idea about the specifics of that action on us. It all comes down to one thing, that there can only be an intuitive recognition that claims nothing for itself.


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16 May 2011
Planetary Lineup on May 21st
With all of the talk about May 21st, I felt it would be helpful to guide observers to a genuine, heavenly lineup that will create a beautiful pattern in the morning sky on the 21st and 22nd. During the entire month of May, the four nearest planets to Earth have been creating a beautiful sight in the morning sky just ahead of sunrise. On May 21st and 22nd, Mars, Mercury and Venus form a compact cluster. Bright Venus is the "guide star" to help you find this grouping in the east. You will want to look about 30-45 minutes before sunrise, and you will need binoculars to see Mercury and Mars, but Venus will shine brightly despite the glare of the soon-to-be-rising Sun. Jupiter is also quite visible in the sky, but each day pulls away to the upper right (toward the south-east) a bit more from the other three planets. Note that the image of the view toward the east, which comes courtesy of Sky & Telescope Magazine, demonstrates that astronomers are confident we'll have something to see the morning of the 22nd!
06 May 2011
Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Mercury in Conjunction
Four of the five most-visible planets are bunched together in the morning sky, creating beautiful patterns along the eastern horizon at dawn for the next few weeks. Each day the four planets change slightly in position, with bright Venus guiding your eyes to the right spot on the horizon where you can see these four points of light. Use binoculars to find all four planets - Mercury and Mars are much fainter than Jupiter and Venus - and use this amazing animation on the Sky & Telescope website to find the exact pattern as it changes each day. In San Francisco, you will want to look for this between 5:00 and 5:30 am, before the glare of the sunrise washes out the view of the planets.
KFOG Podcast - May 6, 2011
In today's podcast, KFOG's Irish Greg and I talk about the big planetary conjunction, how to find deep-space objects, upcoming astronomy lectures and star parties on Mt. Tam, and the likelihood of astronomical chaos on May 21st :-) Listen here!
04 May 2011
Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower 2011
Meteors are wonderful to see, arriving unannounced and fleeting in an instant across the sky, obligating the hopeful viewer to pay attention or miss this spectacle of the heavens. On any given night if you simply are out viewing the skies, you will probably see one or two, but throughout the year there are special times when the Earth's orbit takes us through a region of space dust, creating meteor showers, in which the intensity and regularity of meteors increases dramatically.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks Thursday night, the night of May 5th into the morning of May 6th. This is not the biggest meteor shower of the year, but it certainly is interesting because it is caused by small bits of debris from the trail of Halley's Comet, the famous comet that orbits the Sun and is visible from Earth every 76 years. Comets leave small trails of debris in their wake, and comets that have orbits that intersect the orbit of Earth around the Sun create our annual meteor showers. So if you see an Eta Aquarid meteor tonight, you'll know it was once part of Halley's Comet, having been stripped away by the heating of the Sun on some past fly-by of Earth.
To see this shower, as is the case for all meteor showers, you need a dark location (even a backyard shielded from streetlights in the city will do), warm blankets, a recliner chair or a patch of grass to lie on, a big view of the sky, and patience. The name of this shower is based on Aquarius (the constellation) where the meteors appear to originate from, but they are visible all over the sky. Best viewing for this shower is early morning. The dawn sky will start to brighten around 5:00 am, so you will need to start early Friday morning if you want to see these. Have fun!
02 May 2011
The Last Vestiges of the Winter Sky
The young Moon graces the last vestiges of the winter sky this week, creating a beautiful pattern in the west for several evenings in a row. The big, bold constellations of winter including Orion, Taurus and Canis Major, and the very distinctive asterism the Winter Triangle are sinking lower each evening into the glow of the sunset sky, and on May 4th, 5th and 6th the Moon enters the picture to create a spectacular evening picture.
I have been doing Star Parties and outdoor presentations on astronomy the last few weeks, and the change from week to week has been dramatic. There is a natural change to the sky each evening, as the constellations and bright stars along the celestial equator and zodiac (ecliptic) move approximately 1 degree westward toward the sunset. At the same time, the length of each day is growing, meaning that these great winter constellations are disappearing rapidly into the glare of sunset. But there is nothing to worry about -- they will make their way around the sky to rejoin the view in the early morning, and continue the great ritual of the sky changing slowly from one season to the next.
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Smart Transportation Should Involve Pedestrians
Every year in America, thousands of pedestrians die in motor vehicle accidents.
In 2013, 4,735 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes, according the U.S. Department of Transportation. Judging by historical data, 2015 will probably see a similar number of deaths.
Instead of numbers, let's focus on two names: Abbie Zukowski and Anna Lewis, both victims of recent fatal pedestrian crashes in the Lehigh Valley.
Anna, an Allentown grandmother, was killed in a horrifying hit-and-run crash March 15 on Airport Road.
Abbie died after being struck by a car May 18 in her hometown of Emmaus, a few blocks from her elementary school.
Her death is particularly poignant because Emmaus has worked on a multi-pronged strategy to improve pedestrian safety over the last two decades.
The circumstances behind the two accidents are different, but they both underscore the same point: the issue of pedestrian safety urgently needs our attention.
It's not enough to just give pedestrians tips on how to walk more safely.
We can't tell people "Use crosswalks" and "Wear bright clothing" and then continue to build out communities that don't have sidewalks or those that regularly experience unsafe vehicle speeds.
We can't shake our heads after a fatal accident and say "They shouldn't have been walking there."
Instead, we need to push for improvements that make travel safer for people behind the wheel and on foot. When we make communities safer for pedestrians, we make them safer for everyone.
Here are five ways to accomplish this, courtesy of the American Public Health Association (APHA):
- Reduce speeds. According to a report by Smart Growth America, 61 percent of fatal pedestrian crashes happened on roads with speed limits of 40 mph or more.
- Improve your street design. Streets in both rural and urban communities should be designed for vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists, and should accommodate people with disabilities. RenewLV supports Complete Streets as a concept that makes sense for all municipalities to adopt. Municipalities should consider planting street trees and instituting "road diets" in order improve their community's safety and sense of place.
- Work together. Local government, law enforcement agencies, LANta and PennDOT should all have the same vision for making traffic safer, with input from the community as well. Improvements and enforcement are both equally important.
- Keep kids safe. This is our responsibility as adults. While child pedestrian deaths dropped between 2002 and 2012, that's more of a function of fewer kids playing outside rather than the result of some larger public safety policy. Programs like Safe Routes to School make it safer for kids to walk and bike. Kids walking and biking to school has numerous health and community benefits, too, and should be encouraged.
- Encourage alternative transportation. "When walking biking and public transportation programs are strong, they're in the public eye — making them more visible to drivers," the APHA says. Public transportation — along with walking and biking — can also reduce the number of drivers on the road, leading to a better air quality, a citizenry getting more exercise and a healthier community overall.
By the time you read this, another Lehigh Valley family could have gotten the same horrific phone call the Lewis and Zukowski families got. It's not a pleasant thought, but statistics aren't on our side.
That doesn't mean there's nothing to be done. You can campaign in your community for planning that accommodates vehicles as well as pedestrians. You can petition your public officials to support alternative transportation.
At RenewLV, we're committed to smart transportation. That means making sure people get where they're going safely, no matter how they choose to get there.
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The biggest issue with Chestnut is the speed. 35mph is squarely in the STROAD zone. It should be 25mph through the downtown business district. As this article points out STROADS are esp dangerous for the elderly. It has come out in the last couple days that the person driving the car in this tragedy was an elderly man (80 years old) and his elderly wife. Totally and completely Heartbreaking.
As the heartbroken forever mommy of Abbie Zukowski I live on a busy street in Emmaus so Abbie knew her safety when it came to the roads. She was taught at a very young age and realized the consequences as my husband is a Flight RN and unfortunately sees too many horrifying accidents . Abbie was also on safety patrol at school (by AAA) and helped cross kids and get kids to the bus . I know the police & borough were Very quick to blame these 2 11 year old girls . I went to a meeting w/ the assistant DA and they told us driver was not intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol yet he NEVER put his foot on the brake . Abbie was struck on the drivers side of the car which means both girl were well into the intersection when struck so he either wasn't paying attention or b/c of his age he didn't react either way when anyone gets behind the wheel of a car they are responsible. It is a state law to yield to pedestrians I am aware the police used the "darting out" excuse yet they were in the crosswalk in a 4 way intersection. In the police report the wife of the driver states that she saw the girls on the corner waiting to cross from quite a bit back . My question is so much blame was directed at Abbie & her friend which blows my mind . Abbie loved life was the youngest of my 4 children she completed our family she only saw the beauty in life she was so pure , didn't like arguing or fighting ,I know everyone says their kids are perfect and was she perfect ? No but she was honestly as close as you can get without not being a human being , it has been 9 agonizing months since I last spoke to my Abbie Girl and not a day passes that I can function 100% I break down than I thought humanly possible & miss her SO much and feel so bad that she is missing out on life a part of me died with her as well as I can speak for the rest of my family as we are all missing a part of our hearts , it has changed our lives forever. She will not be forgotten and her death will not be HER fault . Drivers need to be responsible and make sure if they take medication that could affect driving but is needed to live then maybe driving is not a good idea or vision (when was the last time DMV checked vision ) Abbie was in a chorus concert the day she was killed and was wearing a white romper w/ navy flowers a d white sandals yet the police report states she is in all dark clothing .. My baby was killed by a driver accidentally but he should be liable.. The police were so insensitive and it was handled poorly to say the least she will be missed forever ..


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From Paul Newman, mission co-project scientist:
There is an old Latin quote: "Maxima omnium virtutum est patientia." Or
"patience is the greatest virtue." When it comes to mounting science instruments on an aircraft, you need to continually return to that quote.
We have 10 science instruments that we will be flying on the Global Hawk (GH). The instrument integration began as far back as 2007, with discussions between the GH operations team and the scientists.
The engineers and technicians first needed to know everything about the instruments: dimensions, weights, power usage, inlets or port location, etc. Slots for instruments were chosen, and detailed drawings of the Global Hawk and instruments were swapped between engineers and scientists. After a lot of work on technical drawings, the Dryden team began to fabricate the pallets, plates, and brackets needed to attach the instruments to the plane.
When we got here last week, each instrument was placed on a bench for an electrical test and a communications test (more about this later this week). In the 1st panel of the picture below you can see David Thomson of Droplet Measurement Technologies with the Ultra-High Sensitivity Aerosol Spectrometer (the electronics jumble in front of the computer monitor). UHSAS measures very small aerosol particles — so small that a million lined up end-to-end would only be several inches long.
In the 2nd photo, you see a mounting frame sitting on a big table-like plate. UHSAS will mount on top of this "long table" which is fixed onto the plate. After attaching UHSAS and a few other instruments, this plate will be flipped over and attached to the underside of the plane (panel 3). Then we need to run cables to connect UHSAS to the GH's computers and power.
All of the engineering, machining, electrical work, cable running, and testing takes time. Obviously we want the best science observations, but safety comes first. We're making progress on integrating our science instruments into the plan, but…see the first sentence of today's post.


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An Eclectic mix of Artists, Performers, A Public Farmer's Market, Late Night Happenings and more!
The festivities will take place under a traditional Big Top and include an intimate headlining performance in the round by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, a unique farmer's market, beer gardens, late night happenings, and performances by an eclectic mix of musicians, vaudeville comedy, contortionists, acrobats, puppetry, and interactive performance art.
"These days a band is a fast machine, cramming in dates, cutting fat, making the most money it can. Far gone are the ancient days of the traveling troubadours, lingering in towns, meeting the people, entertaining for days," said the band's Alex Ebert. "If you tour, or you have been to a 'professional' show, you may have had the sense that something is missing from the experience...And so, here comes the idea of Big Top - a one-off experiment in reaching for a more colorful, soulful, way to tour."
Big Top will continue the band's tradition of curating a uniquely interactive experience for fans. Continuous entertainment and activities will transform a single location into distinct yet equally captivating environments by day and night. The outdoor space surrounding the tent will offer a carnival like setting with a farmer's market, avant-garde performances, and games as well as local vendors, artisans, and charities. Within the tent, 360 degree tiered seating will allow for intimate performances in the round. During the day, selected films and visual art installations as chosen by the band will be highlighted. At night the tent will present an eclectic mix of featured artists to perform, entertain, and inspire. Ultimately, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros will take the stage surrounded by fans on all sides to bring this fantastical adventure to fruition.
Big Top is an all ages event.
Thursday October 17th- Saturday 19th
Gates: 4 PM
BIG TOP will open at 7 PM
Sunday October 20th
Gates: 10 AM
BIG TOP (matinee) will open at 11 AM
BIG TOP (evening) will open at 7 PM
When parking on the street, please be sure to read signs carefully. There will be onsite parking for a fee.
Los Angeles State Historic Park: 1245 N. Spring St, Los Angeles, CA
Getting Here:
METRO GOLD LINE (Pasadena – East LA): Attendees can take the Gold Line to Chinatown Station (901 N Spring St, Los Angeles 90012) and then walk across the street to the festival entrance.
METRO RED LINE (Downtown, Los Feliz, Hollywood, North Hollywood), PURPLE LINE (Downtown – Koreatown), BLUE LINE (Long Beach) & EXPO LINE (Culver City, USC): Attendees can take the Red or Purple Lines to Union Station, which is an 8 minute walk along Alameda to the festival entrance, or connect with the Gold Line to Chinatown Station for a closer walk. Attendees from the Blue or Expo Lines can connect with the Red or Purple Lines at 7th St/Metro Center to get to Union Station.
METRO GREEN LINE (Norwalk – Redondo Beach), ORANGE LINE (San Fernando Valley) & SILVER LINE (El Monte – South Bay): Attendees from the Green Line can connect with the Blue Line at Willowbrook to get to 7th St/Metro Center, then connect with the Red or Purple Lines to get to Union Station. Attendees from the Orange Line can connect with the Red Line at North Hollywood to get to Union Station. Attendees can also take the Silver Line to Union Station (El Monte Busway and Alameda).
The park is served by nearby Metro Bus lines 2, 4, 33, 40, 45, 68, 70, 71, 76, 78, 79, 81, 83, 84, 90, 91, 94, 96, 704, 733, 745, 770 & Silver Line.
Carpooling is encouraged. This greatly streamlines traffic and parking, not to mention reducing harmful exhaust emissions and saving money on gas.
Taxi Drop Off is located at the intersection of Alameda Street and Alpine Street in Chinatown.
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Tanglewood 4-H Camp: Lincolnville, Maine
Tanglewood 4-H Camp's goal is "to leave no child or adult inside," and to teach campers to be respectful protectors of the Earth. The unplugged camp, which offers day and overnight sessions, is located on 940 acres of a state park in Maine using structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s along with 10 new green buildings. An organic garden and plenty of hiking trails are also on site. Campers choose among programs such as gardening, outdoor living, global action, watershed exploration, nature studies and forest adventure.


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Frequently Asked Questions:
We are always asked a question that has either been asked and answered before, or one which has never been thought of, so as these questions come in we'll list them here for everyone to read. Hope this helps!
When should I book my flights?
When you have chosen your holiday, it will detail a date by which the non-refundable deposit should be paid. You can book your flights anytime after this date.
What if I need to cancel after I've paid the initial deposit?
This deposit is non-refundable should you decide to cancel once it has been paid, as it is with these funds that we pay the Villa their booking deposit to secure the property.
How do I know who I'm sharing with?
Shortly after the booking deposits have been paid, and the Villa secured, everyone will be notified of the other One Parent Families they'll be sharing their Villa with.
I want to make sure there are other children there the same age as mine, how do I do that?
There is no way of guaranteeing how many boys and girls will be on each holiday, nor their ages, but you should use our Parents Forum to start a topic and see who else is interested in going before you decide.
What if I have to cancel but have paid the full amount due?
If you have paid the full balance of the holiday and unfortunately have to cancel, then we first attempt to re-sell your room in the Villa. If we manage to re-sell your room we will deduct the initial deposit of €100 and refund you the balance. If we cannot re-sell your room then we cannot refund your payment.
Why can't you book my flights for me?
We do not have a Travel Agents License, so cannot book any flights on your behalf.
Do you include travel insurance?
We do not provide travel insurance, so you should purchase this separately for your holiday.
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Living in a coastal city on the northeast has had me thinking of bugout boats for some time. A cabin cruiser with supplies and full tank would make for an expedient exit from a burning city.
Having a retreat to arrive at would beat trying to make it on the boat à la "waterworld". Sadly the logistics are daunting. A year around-maintained boat is not easy in a zone 5 climate, plus a maintained retreat to arrive at and then trying to make it in your "new home".
As mentioned in numerous survival articles, you will most likely not be welcomed unless you spend some time living in said retreat. It's not impossible but not easy if you have to maintain a full-time job and keep your family happy. Right now they may put up with your survival plans; however, make them sacrifice some material things to fund the bug out plan and life at home could get ugly.
I don't see pirates in the equation for sometime after SHTF, but the Somalians have proved it doesn't take much to be successful. My plan is 12-gauge slugs aimed at the waterline and .223 aimed at the cabin area. Most light craft here are made of fiberglass, and shotgun slugs should make quick work of the hulls. Of course, you would need a hardened position on your vessel to survive a gun battle.
If you were in Miami and had a cat to sail off in, it might suit your purposes. My plan is to head north and make landfall away from the cities. In a warmer climate maybe an island, but again you have to deal with caching supplies and unfriendlies. – UG


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Are you a web developer and you are new to the bootstrap framework? Are you thinking where I can get more information about bootstrap development? Let's explore more about it.
Over the past few years, bootstrap has become a very popular front-end development framework. Many developers and designers continue to get on board. However, there's a reason for that.
The Bootstrap framework has many features and providing several benefits to those who are using it. Following are the top 5 benefits of using the bootstrap framework:-
- The speed of Development– The speed of development is one of its major advantages. If you're looking to develop an application or a website quickly, you should definitely consider using Bootstrap.
- Responsiveness– Bootstrap gives you responsive layout and 12-column grid system which help dynamically adjust the website to a perfect screen resolution. The 'responsive utility classes' feature of Bootstrap helps you to hide/show a certain section of content for a particular screen size.
- Consistency-Bootstrap was actually founded on this principle. It ensures the ultimate consistency regardless of who's working on the project. Moreover, the results work uniformly across various browsers and the output remains same whether you're using Firefox, Chrome or Internet Explorer.
- Customizable– Bootstrap can be customized according to the specifications of your project. Developers can establish the features which are important and the rest can be tossed. This is easily done using the Bootstrap customize page. Just tick off all the features you don't want and your custom version of Bootstrap will be ready for download.
- Support– Bootstrap has a huge support community behind it so you can usually get help to fix issues promptly. Furthermore, Bootstrap also releases continual updates to fix any new issues. It's currently being hosted developed, hosted and maintained by GitHub with over 9,000 commits and over 500 contributors.


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East of India Mum Boxed Porcelain Mug
This elegant conical porcelain mug is beautifully produced, with the ribbing from the potter's wheel apparent in the mug surface. It is a pale cream colour, with a clear glaze. The surface is imprinted with grey lettering set at jaunty angles
The mug reads 'Mum'
This boxed mug would make a beautiful gift for any mother on her birthday, Mother's Day, or just to show her how much you appreciate her.
The mug comes beautifully packaged in a presentation gift box.
Dishwasher & Microwave safe
Code - 4154A
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Feedback from some of my MBCT course participants
At the beginning of the course I suffered from stress and anxiety and wanted to change. At the end of the 8 weeks my life has changed dramatically. I now can relax, appreciate every moment of each day …
Marcus emanates calmness, humour and mindfulness – a thoughtful and gifted teacher.
Whilst partaking on this course I was challenged not just by chronic illness but by a life threatening situation which resulted in an aftermath of physical and emotional trauma. The course enabled me to not just meet this challenge but to learn and grow from it to a place of increasing peace and joy. Mindfulness is enabling me to accept things as they are so that I can engage fully with this blessed life we have been given.
When I first started this course I didn't realise how much this course would mean to me. I feel now that I can go on with my life with the experience of peace uppermost in my mind, and because of this I am a much stronger person.


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Important issues in German Politics
Germany is a federal parliamentary republic so there is a multi-party system prevails in the politics of Germany. The parliament of Germany and representative of its regional states adopted the federal legislative power. The multi-party system in Germany is established since 1949 when Germany's political institute was dominated by Christian Democratic Union and the Social Democratic party of Germany. The political system of Germany was set out in 1949, in the constitution of Germany under the law named as Grundgesetz, and first amendments were made in 1990's.
These days the political issues in Germany are on their hype. It is very difficult to clearly state that what is exactly going on in Germany politics but you can get an idea by reading this article about the major political issues Germany is facing currently. Officially, Germany was liberated by three big countries of the world i.e. United States of America, Great Britain and France after the world war-II. After getting independence Germany made its first constitution and democratic parliament which was amended in 1990. In 1990, the German Democratic Party becomes an ally of Federal Republic of Germany and after this reunion; Germany and EU became very friendly. The political parties in Germany are fighting against each other in every election but people of Germany remain dissatisfied from their political parties till World War 2. If we look at the current political scenario of Germany, we come across more frustration and disappointment among Germans related to their political policies and acts. The people of Germany do not feel that they are free nation and they can live their lives with freedom. The Germany got capitulated by Great Britain, USA and France and the eastern arena of Germany is occupied by the Soviets. The occupation seems to be very expensive to the Allies or Occupants and they decided to give Germany the currency, "Deutsche Mark".
The first law made and implemented in the Germany was Shaef Law under which Germany's Politics is running even today. This law basically makes Germany look like a librated, independent and sovereign country. Germans are supposed to act under the law which is being made for their country instead of the law of their country. Germany is not reunified in reality even today because eastern parts of Germany are still in supervision of polish administration. Germans are very confused about their political situation and they really do not know what is going on. USA is doing a dictatorship there while people believe that they live in a sovereign country.


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No, it doesn't.
Lumu Power uses tristimulus CIE 1931 XYZ color sensor, it can't measure light spectrum - meaning we can only get spectral information in red, blue and green wavelength regions. Lumu power is just not capable of providing us with enough information to be able to derive CRI index.


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This is a trailer and release details for Moon Child.
Cult Epics presents Agusti Villaronga's Moon Child (El Nino de la Luna) featuring an unreleased score by DEAD CAN DANCE on Blu-ray/DVD on April 24, 2018.
Coming on the heels of Villaronga's unforgettable 1986 film, In a Glass Cage, Moon Child is a mystical fantasy film for adults, available for the first time in the United States on Blu-ray & DVD. Presented in a new High Definition transfer and boasting an unreleased soundtrack by the band Dead Can Dance, Moon Child is a thoroughly unique gift to cinema and music fans alike.
Special Features:
New HD Transfer (from original 35mm film)
Interview with Agusti Villaronga (2018)
Lobby Cards
photo gallery
Theatrical Trailers
Isolated Score by Dead Can Dance (50 Mins)
Cult Epics website MOON CHILD Exclusive: THE MOON Tarot Card featuring Lisa Gerard (Limited edition of 500 with Blu-ray/DVD Combo) Pre-order here.
"Inspired by famed occultist Aleister Crowley's 1923 novel of the same name, Agusti Villaronga's film centers around the extraordinary 12-year-old David (Enrique Saldana), who has been adopted by a treacherous scientific cult where extraordinary mental powers are common. He begins an archetypal journey across two continents with Georgina (Lisa Gerrard) to find his destiny as Child of the Moon."


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The Government is about to close the TV licence loophole.
Another change in the TV licence law is about to hit us, and it will mean that people will no longer be allowed to use BBC iPlayer without a TV licence.
The culture secretary John Whittingdale has said that the BBC would only work if everyone who watched it paid for it and is now determined to put an end to those getting 'a free ride' by watching popular shows like Sherlock and The Great British Bakeoff online via the BBC iPlayer.
Currently, the BBC iPlayer is available to anybody in the UK who wishes to watch BBC shows with no login required, but now it has been confirmed that changes were definitely going to go ahead to close that loophole.
The Culture Secretary said today: "When the Licence fee was invented, video on demand did not exist.
The BBC works on the basis that all who watch it pay for it. Giving a free ride to those who enjoy Sherlock or Bake Off an hour, a day or a week after they are broadcast was never intended and is wrong.
'So, having discussed this with the BBC and the BBC Trust, I will be bringing forward, as soon as practicable, secondary legislation which will extend the current TV licensing regime not only to cover those watching the BBC live, but also those watching the BBC on catch-up through the iPlayer.'
SO looks like the 'free ride' is soon to be over for us iPlayer enthusiasts. If you struggle to understand the BBC charge then here it is explained.


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We hope you enjoy this edition our VACC News. Included in this month's newsletter you'll find industry updates; Powerhouse Practice Workshops; and more!
As your new President, I look forward to working with you all and leading VACC. Please don't hesitate to reach out. We value your feedback to ensure we are best serving you, our members!
I'll first highlight our next Powerhouse Practice - Friday, December 15th - Williamsburg! To find out more and register for the Powerhouse Practice Series: Promote your Practice, please visit, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powerhouse-practice-promoting-your-practice-tickets-39961176956.
And if you are not member - I encourage you to consider joining to take advantage of the member discount on our trainings! You can find more information at www.vacc.org.
In addition I want to take a moment to write about the issue of CACREP Accreditation which the Virginia Board of Counseling addressed. The CACREP accreditation is one which has been discussed and vetted at the federal level by our professional associations and by the federal government. It's a national trend to prepare the future of the profession to be properly accredited and to have flexibility to switch fields in the future.
However we would like to know your perspective as Virginians on this CACREP Accreditation and other issues. Please send us your feedback as to whether you support, oppose or don't have enough information on CACREP Accreditation.
We hope that you will visit the site often and share with us your ideas and feedback on additional resources and posts of interest to you. You can always email our Executive Director at [email protected]
Finally, we extend our congratulations to Governor-elect Northam and thank all of our current, outgoing and incoming elected officers for their service.
Mike Jeffrey, LMFT, President


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Design for Dementia Studio
by Dr. Flavia Marcello
Working with lead industries in dementia and health care services and design professionals, this project sets interior architecture students the challenge of adapting existing residential aged care facilities that must meet the growing needs of dementia care in Australia.
Last year students presented to an industry panel that included representatives from Alzheimer's Australia, Homestyle Aged Care, Allen Kong Architect and Erigo Health and Aged Care Solutions. Their real-life client, Twin Parks Residential Aged Care in Reservoir was also there to give feedback on the work.
At the end of the studio, Twin Parks funded an exhibition at the facility to show the residents how their centre could be transformed through good design. Thanks go to Emma Aspinall, Jess Hamlyn, Paris Triantis and Karina Snibson for helping out on the day.
Twin Parks were so happy with the work the students produced, that they chose two designs to actually build. Congratulations to Kyle Ting and Karina Snibson.
The research team also presented their work at the 8th International Conference and Exhibition of the Association of Architecture Schools of Australasia, in Christchurch.
Click here to read our paper: Design for Dementia: Exploring Alternative Places, Spaces and Practices of Care
Flavia also presented at the Florey Institute's 3rd Optimising Health Forum in February this year: 3rd Optimising Health Environments Forum.
Click on the Download PDF button below for a copy of the presentation.
The Design for Dementia Studio is now getting ready for its second iteration. Dementia design experts Allen Kong Architects will be joined by Lyons architects to provide real-life professional advice to students who will tackle a new aged care centre in Vermont that wants to update to a new family-type care model.


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I love it when Pantone announces the Color of the Year. For me, it sets the tone for the coming year. The fashion industry, beauty industry, interior designers, you name it start integrating the color into their collections before you can blink an eye. The 2014 Color of the Year is Radiant Orchid, a beautiful blend of blue and red with just a touch of black. It's a nice change from the super bold Emerald and Tangerine Tango of the past two years. This color will look good on just about all skin tones and can be easily slipped into your current beauty routine without totally breaking the bank. Here are some great Radiant Orchid-esque beauty products to help you stay on trend.
1) Lancome Color Design Palette – Amethyst Glam
2) Deborah Lippmann Nail Color – Between the Sheets
3) Napoleon Perdis Faux Lashes
4) Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar – Hoochie
5) Sephora+Pantone Universe Radiant Rush Matte Lipstick
6) Benefit Cosmetics Lollitint
7) Nars Rage Cinematic Eyeshadow
8) Illamasqua Powder Blusher – Thrust
9) TopShop Lipstick – Lips in Straight Ace
10) Essie Nail Polish – Under Where?


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Associate professor
Cardiologist Department of Cardiology Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Niklas Bergh is cardiologist at the division of Cardiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital. His main interest is severe heart failure, heart transplantation, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). He is currently Associate Professor in experimental Cardiology at the Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, University of Gothenburg. His team consists of a preclinical group mainly investigating the endogenous fibrinolytic system and the role of subendothelial fibrin deposits in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. The clinical part of the group focus on the pathogenesis of different cardiomyopathies, mainly dilated and hyperthrophic cardiomyopathy, DCM/HCM.
The Wallenberg Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 41345 Göteborg
Visiting Address:
Bruna Stråket 16
Work: 46 31 343 44 00, Mobile: 46 73 939 74 15
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Following... I am just up between Springfield and Joplin, MO.... so this is pretty close!!
Following... I am just up between Springfield and Joplin, MO.... so this is pretty close!!
Spray Paint Artist from Missouri Joined ATCs For All to expand my exposure to other art styles... "You can teach THIS dog new tricks!!"
Our spray paint art Facebook page
Sean's Blog
My APC Wish List
Interested. If the planets all aline...
Assuming this is in Arkansas?
My Available Cards: http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gall...hp?u=33704&c=4
I am kind of late with this but I received an email from facebook (for some reason it was in my spam I forget to look at to often) that said the event had been cancelled.
Did I miss something somewhere?
I will be hosting the " Personal Profile PAT" later this year!
Come check out The Continuous Random Round Robin - 11
Tell you what, I would have no clue where to start to get this organized and booked and etc, but I want to see it happen. I am not that far from Eureka Springs, so I will gladly be on some kind of planning committee!!!
Spray Paint Artist from Missouri Joined ATCs For All to expand my exposure to other art styles... "You can teach THIS dog new tricks!!"
Our spray paint art Facebook page
Sean's Blog
My APC Wish List
Hey everyone! I had to take a hiatus from here and focus on my Mom for awhile and get somethings caught up. Now that has happened and this is back ON! Unless something realllly bad happens to Mom between now and May, WE will be doing this!
I have checked with one of the places I was thinking of possibly having this on price. There are a few others that I would like to also check into before I make any commitments and so forth.
Hotels will be up to each individual if you need to get a room for the weekend. If you do and would like to see if I can get a group rate...then let me know.
If you would or no someone that would like to set up vending, then please let me know by Jan.
I will be working on this and let you all know as progress is made. I apologize for leaving everyone kind of in the lurch about things. It won't happen again!
Facebook will have a new page and you can also check there for more info...
As before, I would appreciate email addresses ( not sure I have everyone's that sent before) so let's start fresh and pm those to me please...
Thanks again! And this will happen!
Pixi ( Jolene )
Okay! I had a very busy weekend this post and week so now I am ready to go full throttle on our Artist retreat.
May is our "May Festival of the arts" So it just seems appropriate that we hold our retreat during this time. We will be having our retreat for three days...Friday, Saturday and Sunday.This gives ample time for us to also be able to spend some free time downtown historical Eureka and maybe take a tour.
There will be a questionnaire coming up soon so keep a look out...please make sure to pm me your email and friend me on FB so I can add you to the event: JoleneWagnerAnold.
I will be adding a couple of you to help as there have been a few to volunteer.
I have had a person or two that can't actually"do" anything but have posted to donate for for prizes. This helps very very much!! So if you can donate that is a big, BIG help and we are very grateful!
Be back soon with more updates
I would be interested if we could get a car pooling thingy going in Ohio. Can you keep me in the loop just in case I can come?
I sure can Hazartist1! Just send a Friend request to my FB acct. or send me a Pm here with your email info and keep an eye out here also. Hope you can make it!
Just wanted to pop in and let everyone know I've started working on finding a place to hold this and possibly a motel that can also accommodate holding the retreat with also discounts for everyone who stays...I will keep you posted.
Will need to know by the first of the year for sure final count so we can work towards that accordingly...So make plans!
Also a reminder, whoever wants info, to come, etc...send me an email address and I will send you my FB acct.info for the event.
It's going to be great y'all!!!
I'm happy to donate goodies whether or not I am able to make it.
I'm thinking about it too if I can get vacation
see my sketchblog http://tascarinisketches.blogspot.com/
R U Coming?... ArtforALL Yearly Conference July 24-27th, 2014
Woo hoo! Tascarini! Would love to have you!!
Hey everyone! when you send me a friend request on facebook, could you please send a message to let me know it is you and that you are from here please? I am getting friend requests from people I do not know, and that I am not sure where they are coming from. Could be games, could be weirdos, noooo telling, so I need to know it's you.
thank you very much!
Monday I will be writing a post here about group link, things that are already decided as far as activities, but still working on place to meet and such. Hopefully I will have that for you by the end of the week.
Any ideas please feel free to let me know!
I will be adding those that have sent emails to my list and such...so be looking for an email from me very soon!
Thanks and I am getting really excited guys!
Hey everyone! Go to first of the thread here where I have all the info and it is updated. I have found a place to hold the meetings and for FREE! So, times and dates are as follows and listed there on the main page.
Stay tuned for follow ups here, emails and on the event page on FB that I WILL get up and going! Contact me in a pm here, if you have not joined my FB page.
Also there is a wonderful lady that has offered to help me here also...she will be a wonderful addition and right here in Eureka which helps tremendously!!
Next I will need to know who is going to Car Pool, Who will be willing to share a room, who will want a room to themselves, etc...so I know what to look for in accomodations for you all.
Very excited here! HOw about y'all?!
Depending on new job and financial position, I will either need a room for myself and wife or we will drive back and forth each day. I prefer a room though.... I know I will be participating in the retreat, but she may just be there to enjoy the trip. We will know closer when the classes are finalized and if there is anything she might be interested in.
Spray Paint Artist from Missouri Joined ATCs For All to expand my exposure to other art styles... "You can teach THIS dog new tricks!!"
Our spray paint art Facebook page
Sean's Blog
My APC Wish List
I am assuming this in May? But I see June listed as well. Just want to be sure so I can see if I can make it!
My Available Cards: http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gall...hp?u=33704&c=4
First, I have changed the date-for the last time. AS you can see in the info box at the beginning of this thread it is now in the middle of June. I remembered that I have had a few ladies that wanted to come, but couldn't if i was in May cause of school children in school. Also, my daughter teaches, so she would not have been able to come in May either. Soooo, with that said, it is not in June and will not change again. I am sorry for the mix up and inconvenience it might have caused.
Second, I have a email address and will soon have a new FB acct. JUST for this event. I can keep it more in line this way, and it will benefit everyone to be able to talk here and so forth with just each other. So when I get the FB acct. made I will give you the info. PM for new email address...those of you that want to go. I will pm those that have already specified that they want to and have sent me their email addresses. If you have NOT received an email from me by the Monday ( Dec. 14th) then by all means, shoot me one here and I will take care of getting you added.
Thirdly, I will be taking care of every thing that needs to be more or less taken care of with in the first couple of months of the new year. So you will be getting notices probably weekly for a while on info and such. I will also be sending out a Packet with info such as; Motel info, cost for classes ( if any ), what you will need as far as supplies and the like. What classes you would like to register for ( so we get a good idea who will be in what) and a tentative schedule of times and the like to give you an idea of what is planned and at what times. When it is finalized I will post it in the event page on our FB acct.
If there are any questions regarding anything to do with the event, please feel free to contact me here or at the email address I will provide in the email.
Thank you!
I have made the new FB acct. and this is ( I hope) the link : (Pixi Arnold)https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010921231536


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I used to make my text-only labels in Microsoft's Word for Windows. I've made some really fancy ones containing both scanned and hand-drawn images using Xerox's Ventura Publisher. Today, I mostly use Microsoft's Paintbrush and Image Composer and Corel's Corel Draw. Labels produced with these programs are then printed. For display here they were converted into .gif a or .jpg files. These programs are easy to use and create files that are easily edited. The large collection of fonts delivered with Corel Draw can be used by any of these programs and expand the variety one can create. However, you can use whatever word processing or graphics program you're comfortable with. It's only important that you do it
The labels I make vary in size and are printed two or four to a page and trimmed with a drop-blade paper cutter. I use either glue sticks or a spray-on adhesive to affix them to the bottles. I've used self-adhesive label paper and found it not really worth the added expense, and they are somewhat difficult to later remove when reusing the bottles.
If you use a program specifically designed for wine or beer labels, I'd like to hear about it. Also, if you'd like to send me scanned copies or graphic files (.bmp, .gif, etc.) of the labels you've made, I'd love to see them. Just attach them to an email and I'll take a look.