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Once you have kids, your vacations automatically turn into family ones and even the thought about how nice it would be to leave your kids behind just once to enjoy a trip with your significant other (or alone!) makes you feel extremely guilty. It goes without saying that visiting different places, going through new experiences and sharing your joy with kids is one of the best ways to spend a vacation. However, each parent deserves an opportunity to take a break from his responsibilities and spend at least a few days away from a hectic house.
But, as we finally decide to go on a child-free vacation to enjoy quality time with our spouses or friends, we instantly start worrying about how our children will handle the separation. Who will take care of them? What if they get sick? What if they get into a terrible incident? What if I will miss them too much and won't enjoy the vacation? The guilt often holds us back, the initial intention to prioritize ourselves just for a week for the sake of the family's health disappears and we either cancel the trip or book tickets for kids as well.
But what about reconnecting with your partner? Going to places without worrying about the logistics and coming back home being a stronger, healthier parent? Letting your kids learn to adjust to different situations and grow up a bit without constant parental supervision? That's what child-free vacations are for. And while you definitely need to spend most of your family's vacationing budget on trips with kids, a certain portion of it should be saved for adult-only traveling. There're certain things you need to do to prepare your kids for your absence, as well as make sure that the guilt and constant worrying doesn't ruin your trip. Here're a few tips you may use when planning a child-free vacation.
Tips for vacationing without children
1. Decide who's going to watch your kids
Obviously, having a family member over to watch your kids while you're on a vacation is an ideal option. Unfortunately, it's not possible for everyone. If the grandparents, aunts, cousins and other relatives aren't available during that period of time, you will have to hire a full-time babysitter. You need to find a trustworthy professional and make sure that your kids are comfortable with him/her before leaving.
Preferably, you should ask your current nanny if she is available to take up such a responsibility. However, if that's not an option as well, find a new babysitter, who will be able to stay overnight for a few days in a row, in advance and conduct a couple of 'test runs' – ask a new nanny to come over while you're still at home and watch your kids for a few days under your supervision. This way, once the vacation time comes around, your kids will get to know their new nanny and won't feel so sad when watching you leave.
The main idea is that your kids have to feel safe with the caregiver and have fun with her while you're on a vacation. And, for the sake of your own comfort, ask a family member or a friend to come over in the evening to see how your kids behave and if everything is Ok with them.
2. Provide your caregivers with an informational packet
Different situations may happen during your vacation. The chance of an incident is minimal, but you need to make sure that the caregiver has everything she might need to handle it. Furthermore, you need to provide your caregiver with a notarized medical release form, detailed information about each child and things she has to know about your household. The info binder you have to handle her before leaving on a child-free vacation should include:
3. Stock up on groceries and other necessities
Before you head out on a vacation, make sure to shop for groceries (plan for babysitter's meals as well) and things your kids need on a daily basis – diapers, wipes, medicine, personal hygiene stuff, etc. Buy more than enough so that your babysitter doesn't have to run errands while watching your little ones. With that being said, don't forget to leave some cash for groceries and entertainment.
4. Prepare your kids for your absence and stay connected while being away
Tell your kids about your vacation in advance and explain them the plan for their stay not to turn your departure into a traumatizing experience. Remind them about it every so often, but don't go into much detail not to make them feel jealous or abandoned.
While being on a vacation, call your kids every evening to share your experiences, ask about their day and promise to come back in a few days.
5. Think about fun activities for your children
You won't feel as incredibly when having fun on a vacation if you know that your kids are being entertained as well. You don't have to come up with crazy adventures and spend a lot of money on kid's entertainment – just think about different little things that will bring your kids joy and distract them from your absence.
Arrange their stay with caregiver the way that they feel like they are on a parent-free vacation – ask the nanny to take them to water parks, dance classes, sports lessons, movies, play dates with friends, to get ice-cream, etc. Plan various things they can do at home – crafts, paddling pool activities, fun projects they have to complete by the time you come home.
Make your children feel loved by leaving a card with a cute note for each day of your vacation and ask a babysitter to give it away first thing in the morning or put them in a mailbox to let them discover the note on their own.
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Little London Brides is a beautiful family run bridal boutique. Located in the rural village of Little London, near Basingstoke in North Hampshire. We are situated near to the Berkshire and Surrey border, close to Junction 6 of the M3 and Junction 11 and 12 of the M4.
Little London Brides provides brides with privacy and exclusivity. We bring the trendy and stylish feel of London to a private village location.
At Little London Brides we are appointment only and have just one bridal appointment at any time. Offering single appointments means that we can give you our full and undivided attention and you can feel at ease with just us and whoever you decide to bring along on the day.
Our Dresses
We spend time selecting the designers that we wanted to stock at Little London Brides and one of our favourite things to do is select the dresses!
Our secret is…we don't select anything we don't love, and we have a fresh and modern approach.
Our designers include: Atelier Pronovias, Dando London, ENZOANI, Blue by Enzoani, ÉLYSÉE, Noya by Riki Dalal and St Patrick Studio. Our sample dresses range from UK sizes 8 to 14 and a price range of between £1200 and £4000.
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We want our brides to have a luxurious and memorable experience. To do this, we have thought about every part of your journey – from the moment you get in touch with us to book your appointment, welcoming you to the boutique to try on our beautiful wedding gowns, through to your final fitting and collecting your dress.
We work closely with local alterations experts who specialise in bridal couture and can make arrangements for you to meet them at your first fitting at Little London Brides.
Getting married and planning for that incredible day is a crazy exciting time and finding your dress is such a key part of that journey. We are passionate about styling our brides and helping you to find that perfect dress – it's really important to us that you enjoy your experience at Little London Brides.
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"After getting married myself in July 2016, I wanted to take the learnings from the many bridal shops I visited in my search for a dress. I went to a real variety of bridal shops across the UK and therefore had a mix of experiences. When setting up Little London Brides I had a clear vision for what I wanted to offer and provide for brides" Steph
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Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church provides meeting space for several community-based ministries and programs. All are open to members and friends of the church. Please note that all public meetings are suspended at this time.
Alcoholics Anonymous + AA Beginners
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The Compassionate Friends
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Second & fourth Tuesdays, 7 pm • compassionatefriends.org
Fifth Avenue Ecumenical Partnership
A collaborate ministry of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, Saint Thomas Fifth Avenue and St. Patrick's Cathedral to our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
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If you were to ask Zach to sum up the meaning of life, the universe and everything, he would probably say "42" – and after a roll of the eyes or an awkward pause from the inquirer, point to the Latin phrase "soli Deo gloria" which loosely translated means "To the glory of God alone."
To live by such a creed is far easier said than done, and Zach knows he has a long way to go – a lifetime in fact. In the meantime he is grateful for a God who is gracious and patient; A God who isn't satisfied to leave us as we are, but rather desires to mold us for eternal use; A God who gives us gifts undeserved that reveal His character and goodness. As just one example, Zach points to his lovely wife Jess who bears with his shenanigans and general weirdness, and his son Caleb and daughter Maggie. All three bring Zach immense joy, and remind him often of all that Jesus has done in his life.
With references to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Latin, it's safe to say Zach is a geek. His passion for things like theology, comics, science fiction, cartoons, Tolkien, Scotch Whisky, and a myriad of other interests boils down to a love of spending time with, and investing in people. What he desires more than anything is to hold to the greatest commandment: to love Jesus with all his heart, with all his soul and with all his mind, and then to love others as himself.


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The end result is considered first. Before any coding or graphic design is started we sit down with you and your end-users to visualise what the end result might look like. From here we work backwards, devising strategies and selecting appropriate technologies to achieve this. We have over 15 years experience doing this and an excellent track record selecting the best approach for our clients.
Watch it being built and add your content at the same time. The publishing platforms we use cleanly separate the template theme from the content. What this means is that while we are building your web application, you can be entering your content while also watching the look-and-feel come together before your eyes. We create your new site on a separate sub-site so that it does not interfere with your existing website.
Critical evaluation along the way. We create 'ALPHA' and sometimes 'BETA' versions of your web application for critical evaluation. We ask questions like, Does this work for the end-users? Will it be a joy to use? Is it better than what came before it? If the answers are yes to all these we know that we are on the right track.
Individualised training. Before we consider a project to be complete, we like to provide specialised training for clients and/or end-users so that they are confident and comfortable with their new product. During the course of the project we will have worked out the technical capabilities of your organisation and the training will be tailored to be short, sharp and highly relevant. The training slides are designed to also serve as a reference with step-by-step instructions on how to perform everyday tasks.
How do I ....? Sometimes you may be in a hurry and may have forgotten how to do something. We understand that this happens and provide free support for the first month. Feel free to call us for help if you get stuck.
Free software means that we don't have to reinvent the wheel. Open Source software has no licensing fees and you have access to the full source code. What this means is that you are in charge of your own destiny. You can hire other programmers to make the changes you want. You can fix problems in the system immediately and not have to wait for the next software update.
Selecting the right Open Source software is critical though. There are a lot of Open Source products out here. How do you choose the right one? This is where we can help. We have been working with Open Source software for over 15 years and have tested, modified and enhanced many products during this time.
Our approach considers these factors.
1. Developed using the PHP scripting language and MySQL database. PHP and MySQL are stable, well supported and used in many of the best web applications.
2. A flexible architecture that caters for multiple usage scenarios. Every project is unique. Some projects call 'News', 'Updates'; others call 'Subjects', 'Courses'. Another project may need to store extra fields for their staff directory. Being able to customise the software to your needs is essential.
3. Mature with a strong community of support. The discussion forums will give you an idea of the depth of help and how responsive the developers are to bug reports. Have a look at the version number of the product and when the project first started. It's rare for a product to be perfect in it's first few incarnations.
4. Level of technical expertise needed for everyday tasks. A computer science degree shouldn't be required in order to make quick basic changes to the content of a web application. Most publishing platforms support WYSIWYG editors (embedded graphical editors with word processing functionality). The better publishing platforms have a smoother, more intuitive workflow to support the editing process such as revision control, and user protected access to uploaded media. We evaluate Open Source products critically on the user interface design and consistency at all levels, including third party plug-ins. Consistent user interfaces are a good indication of a well run project and also of a well thought out design and architecture.
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Russia: Court Rejects 'Homo' Libel Suit Against Moscow Mayor
Russian gay community leader Nikolai Alexeyev waves a flag during a banned gay rally in Moscow in 2008. (AFP/Dmitry Kostyukov)
Friday Oct 2, 2009 – MOSCOW (AFP) – A Russian court on Friday dismissed a long-shot libel suit filed by gay activists against Moscow's veteran mayor in a ruling that they described as a blow to human dignity in Russia.
The suit had been filed after Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov, speaking on television in June, called Russian gay activists seeking to organize a gay pride parade "gomiki," a derogatory word that can be translated as "homos."
"Our society has healthy morals and does not accept all these homos," Luzhkov told TV Centre, a channel owned by his administration, according to the website GayRussia.ru, whose activists filed the libel suit.
A spokeswoman for Moscow's Tverskoi court said the hearing had taken place Friday and the libel suit had been dismissed for lack of evidence.
"The court has refused to sustain the plaintiff's claim," said spokeswoman Alexandra Berezina.
Had he lost the suit, Luzhkov would have had to pay one kopeck, a Russian coin of the smallest denomination, as symbolic compensation to the gay activists.
Nikolai Alexeyev, Russia's leading gay activist and an organiser of the gay pride parade, said he would appeal the court decision, adding that activists had not expected any other ruling in the run-up to local elections later this month.
"This is the de-facto legalization of discourtesy, offence, disparagement of human dignity," Alexeyev said of the ruling.
"It means we live in a state where human dignity means nothing," he told AFP.
Luzhkov has repeatedly banned gay pride parades, calling them "satanic acts" but arguing that he wanted to protect homosexuals in a society where homophobic sentiments run high.


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|Storyline 2
|Captivate includes a decent selection of characters, each with a good number of poses. While it offers more built in character options than SL, each character does not have as many pose options.
|While SL offers only 1 photographic (and 40 illustrated) characters, you can purchase more packs. However, each character comes with a large variety of poses and expressions. The illustrated characters are even fully customizable – you can combine different expression and poses and decide which way you want the character to face. In addition, the use of states makes it easy to change poses without too much worry about alignment.
|Characters can allow you to do some neat things with your eLearning course. They can "interact" with the learner, "talk" to each other, be the face of a scenario, or be used to tell a story.
|Screen Captures & Software Demos
|Captivate allows you to pan across the screen as you are recording. Sometimes I find this feature doesn't work as smoothly as I would like, but it can come in handy. In addition, it can be much easier to edit text entry when you make a typing mistake. Also, while not really an issue with screen captures, the audio editing in Captivate is a bit easier to use if you plan to add audio once you have recorded the demo.
|In SL, you can record one video and use the same video in different modes. This is a huge feature as you aren't stuck re-recording if you decide to use a simulation as a try-it-out instead of a demo or assessment. In addition, the Action Fine Tuning feature allows you to easily cover up mistakes.
|Both of these have similar capabilities, allowing you to use screen captures as a video, demo, try-it-out exercise, or full on assessment. The items listed to the left are the advantages each has over the other.
|You can insert rollover areas that make a text caption, image, or little slidelet appear. Slidelets are like mini slides within a slide. They have their own timeline and you can insert a variety of objects. The downside is that you can't really make these stick once you take the mouse off the rollover area.
|This is where SL really starts to distance itself from Captivate. It's use of triggers, states, and layers makes rollovers and slidelets extremely easy to build out in a very customized way. The possibilities here are endless.
|Rollovers can be an interesting way to give directions or more information to learners without being too intrusive. They aren't 508 compliant though.
|Zoom Areas
|By inserting a zoom area, you allow a zoomed portion of the screen to appear on your slide.
|A zoom area will zoom the entire slide into the highlighted area.
|The application of zoom areas is borne out very differently in these applications. Captivate is best to highlight a small feature. Storyline is best to draw attention to something. Both have issues with pixelation and you can really only use them as part of a presentation, not as part of an interaction.


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The word "webinar", a combination of "web" and "seminar", is given the following definition by the TheTechTarget Network
|A webinar is an educational, informative or instructional presentation that is made available online, usually as either video or audio with slides.
Following this definition, I am beginning to present here a series of webinars in the form of video lectures. They will vary in length from a few minutes to more than half an hour, but will all be easy to follow. They can be studied not only on PCs, but also on tablets and smart phones. In the future, if I receive the necessary donations, I may be able to make them interactive in another, more sophisticated form.


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Upon its inception, 23andMe quickly became known for using the sequenced DNA of its private clients to give them information on their health and ancestry. All the clients had to do was send samples of their saliva to the firm for analysis.
The company was allowed to sell the home test products with the sole intention of determining ancestry information. For example, using the information obtained from the tests, clients could learn whether or not they are direct descended from the Neanderthals. Also, know whether their DNA closely matches the DNA of people from other parts of the world (you can see an in-depth review of this part of their test here: http://MyFamilyDNATest.com/23AndMe ).
In 2013, however, the start-up got into trouble with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) after it claimed that their main product was in violation of FDA rules and regulations as it hadn't gotten approval from the agency. The FDA further noted that the home test product was used in the diagnosis, cure, and prevention of disease and hence approval from the agency was necessary.
Since its unfortunate run-in with the FDA, 23andMe has been working around the clock to get approval from the agency. Two years later, their efforts have paid off, though not as entirely as they would have wanted them to. The company gained approval to use the product to determine whether there is a risk of clients passing hereditary diseases on to their children.
Unfortunately, the company still does not have the approval to use the product to inform clients about the likelihood of contracting various diseases. According to the co-founder and CEO Anne Wojcicki, working hand in hand with the FDA has resulted in 23andMe becoming a better company.
In addition to that, the CEO is proud of the fact that they are at the forefront of direct-to-consumer genetic testing. She also believes that there is a lot for clients to learn from their chromosomes and the kit is meant to make this learning process easier and more direct.
Founded in 2006 and now approaching its 10th anniversary, the company now has a new and approved product that is meant to give clients a detailed report of at least 60 different traits that touch on health, ancestry, genetics and even personality. The report also delves into the carrier status of the clients.
Basically, this means that the kit will be used to point out the genetic mutations in the samples of DNA that could increase or decrease the possibility of any one of 36 genetic diseases being passed on to children. The kit initially cost $99 but following its relaunch, it will now cost $199.
It will also be available on the firm's website which has also been improved to make it easier for people to comprehend the results of the tests taken. The website and its corresponding information will also be available to clients who had already used the kit even before the relaunch.
Aside from that, the company is also trying to popularize its Personal Genome Service. This is a program in which people participate in online surveys and fill out online questionnaires. The information obtained is then used in medical research.
For example, by using the information obtained from the Personal Genome Service, 23andMe has already been able to garner valuable data and statistics about the Parkinsons disease community.
Clearly, the company has come a long way since the FDA wrote to them raising their concern over the possibility of inaccurate results affecting public health negatively. In the letter, the FDA stressed that it was mainly concerned with the accuracy of the tests as inaccurate results whether positive or negative, would subsequently mislead customers/clients and cause further damage.
Following the recent approval from the FDA, there is no doubt that the genetic home test products are accurate enough to predict the carrier status of clients. How popular will the product be in the commercial market remains a mystery? The fact that there are already other genetic testing labs providing similar services only expands the opportunity for this to catch on by the general public.
With this in mind, the company is bound to continue with its efforts to get approval from the FDA to use the product to test for the possibility of clients contracting certain diseases. Whether they will succeed in getting this approval or how long it will be before the approval is given a thumbs up remains an unknown.
Update: April 6, 2017, FDA Press Release
23andMe has received approval from FDA to sell Personal Genome Service Genetic Health Risk (GHR) tests for 10 diseases or conditions.


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Apple iPhone5 Most Awaited Phone of Year
Last year there were rumors about the launch of iPhone5 by Apple but Apple launched a modified Apple iPhone 4S instead of Apple iPhone5. With the beginning of the other quarter of this year, all eyes are waiting for apple to launch the Apple iPhone5.
Apple iphone5 is one of the most awaited smart of the year and now the release date of iPhone5 is coming close. Last year Apple launched its Apple iPhone 4S during the vacation season which gave benefit and more profit to the sales of the iPhone 4S. Now it is expected that this year, Apple will launch iPhone5 during vacation season so that it gets more attention and also more sales.
Rumors are there that the new iPhone5 will have a larger retina display nearly about 4inches. Apple is increasing the display size because of the public craze of larger screen phones. The retnia display will be there which will be as soft as feather.
Also the iPhone5 should come with iOS6 which is the latest version of iOS launched this year. iOS6 has introduced certain new features which should be pre-built in the iPhone5. The new iPhone, iPhone5 would also be faster and smarter in order to compete with the android smartphones featuring quad core processors.


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Connective tissue is the material inside your body that supports many of its parts. It is the �cellular glue� that gives your tissues their shape and helps keep them strong. It also helps some of your tissues do their work. Cartilage and fat are examples of connective tissue.
There are over 200 disorders that impact connective tissue. Some, like cellulitis, are the result of an infection. Injuries can cause connective tissue disorders, such as scars. Others, such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome, and osteogenesis imperfecta, are genetic. Still others, like scleroderma, have no known cause. Each disorder has its own symptoms and needs different treatment.
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Whoa! Here we are! I am beyond excited to be finally welcoming you to my blog! A Pinch of Lemon has been in my head for OH SO VERY LONG! But, I am a skilled procrastinator – yes it's true, I know you don't believe me, but I need to be honest with you from post number one. Honesty is the most important quality to a good relationship and I intend to start off on the right foot with you! So, beginning today I am putting that "ambitious" slacker behind me and I am presenting myself to you as a serious and dedicated blogger. Bold statement right? I believe in putting it ALL out there and you can hold me to it! My aim is to inspire you about cooking, entertaining, hospitality and the exciting food scene that is happening around us. It get's me so jazzed and I can't wait to share my ideas, thoughts and whatnots with you! There will be recipes. There will be kitchen tips, entertaining tips and more. There will be interviews with my friends who are doing cool things with food. And then there will be…who knows!?! I will continue to tweak the recipe as we go because that IS what all we home-cooks do right? Right!
Since we are just getting to know each other I wanted to share something intimate about myself with you so that we can get to know each other better. My intimate secret…I LOVE TO SNACK. Oy! Do I love to snack, just ask my husband. In the evenings when TV time begins I don't miss a beat, into the cupboard I go. The cupboard could be barren and I will still find something worth nibbling on. Half empty bag of tortilla chips! Awesome! Broken pieces of tortilla chips at the bottom of the bag, even better, those teeny crispy nubbins are a snackers heaven. Candy? Red Licorice. Hands down. Give me a classic Twizzler and I am one happy girl. Perhaps you have the Australian Variety to share? OMG! I'll down that bag in seconds!
Right about now you are probably thinking, great, who cares, give us the recipe!! And you are absolutely right – I am new at this!!!
My first recipe for you is for my Harissa Spiced Almonds. Sometimes I must remind myself that I can do better than tortilla chip nubbins and red licorice, and that is where these nuts come into the picture! These slightly sweet, a little bit spicy, and, seriously addictive almonds are pretty close to the perfect snack. Whether they accompany you to couch for an evening with Olivia Pope, or perhaps you set them out to snack on with cocktails, or if you simply toss them into your workbag to nosh on throughout the day, these will not disappoint. Plus, they are almonds! You are going to feel very grown-up and proud of yourself for making the adult choice to snack on nuts instead of the stale tortilla chips! See what I did there, I have justified snacking!
Fiery Harissa Spiced Almonds
2 Tbsp. Harissa Sauce (or paste)
2 Tbsp. Honey
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 tsp. Celery Salt
1 tsp. Cinnamon
½ tsp. Cayenne Pepper + more for seasoning
1 ½ Tsp. Flaky Sea Salt + more for seasoning
1 tsp. Black Pepper, ground
2 Cups Raw Almonds
Granulated Sugar for seasoning
Preheat oven to 350⁰F and place rack in the center of the oven. While the oven is preheating prepare the almonds for roasting.
Into a medium sized mixing bowl combine the harissa paste, honey, olive oil, celery salt, cinnamon, ½ tsp. cayenne, 1 ½ tsp. salt and the black pepper. Using a whisk or a fork, mix the seasonings all together. When a gooey red paste has come together, stir in the almonds, getting them very well coated.
Next, prepare a 9 X 13 sized baking sheet by either covering it in aluminum foil or fitting it with parchment paper – you don't have to line your pan with anything, but the clean-up will be painful if you don't! Once the pan is ready, spread the sticky almonds onto the pan, using a wooden spoon or spatula to evenly spread the almonds across the pan.
Place the pan of almonds in the oven and bake for 15 – 20 minutes, giving the nuts a good thorough stir every five minutes or so. While the almonds are in the oven combine equal parts of cayenne, salt and granulated sugar in a bowl, you will finish the almonds with this once they are out of the oven. The almonds can come out of the oven once they have achieved a nice rich brown color, they will still be sticky, but they quickly dry out once out of the oven. .
As soon as you have removed the pan from the oven, sprinkle the tops of the almonds with a generous amount of the cayenne, salt and sugar mixture that you made. Let the nuts sit for about a minute, give them another good stir, and once more sprinkle the seasoning mixture onto the almonds. Now let them finish cooling on the pan. After about 10 minutes, using your hands, shuffle the nuts all over the baking sheet, letting the almonds collect as much of the seasoning that has settled onto the pan as possible. Now you can pack them into a jar, or, any other airtight food storage container that you like!
These nuts are great for gifts, or, perfect for putting out when you are having a few beers!
Thanks for reading my inaugural post! I cannot wait to bring you more!


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Tourism leader: Newcastle could be a "global playground"
For Tourism Hunter chairman Will Creedon, the Newcastle 500 Supercars event was a success before a single race was run on the weekend.
"People are starting to see the significance of events," Mr Creedon said, "and the emergence of the visitor economy. That is really, really satisfying. A lot of people in our region have been harping about what tourism can do. This is one of the events. It doesn't matter if it is Supercars. It is how we have set ourselves up.
"A lot of people have worked hard. Some will never be known. I want to thank them. By having such a major event it allows us our next step."
He offers a bevy of events in Newcastle and the Hunter over the past 10 years that have proved the region has the infrastructure in place to hold a major event like Supercars. He reels off a list of acquired strengths – volunteers, police, business support and industry. And the events that preceded Supercars: Special Olympics, World Youth Games, Asian Cup and home-grown festivals like Steamfest in Maitland.
Mr Creedon's busy mind is already focused on the next big thing.
"Our first major event just happened to be Supercars," he said. "The thing is, it's the first major event. That is really important. For me, it is about where do we set ourselves up for in the future."
One creative idea floated by Creedon: why not take advantage of the massive temporary infrastructure and road closures put in place for the Supercars event, perhaps as early as next year. The concept: immediately after the Supercars host a convention around engineering technologies and other smart technologies, drawing the best from Asia and the Hunter region.
He is also an advocate for the property along Newcastle's foreshore from Nobbys lighthouse all the way to Wickham coming under separate management.
"I believe we need an authority to program and drive that area," he said. "I'm not talking buildings, I'm talking about activities, events, things that enrich our everyday lives. By default, it will enhance cruise activities. It will enhance the reason to live here."
Mr Creedon envisions it as a "global playground" capable of drawing 400,000 visitors on a weekend.
Turning the old Newcastle train station into a vital tourism drawcard is essential, he said. "It's not about the built form. You can be really clever there."
He said the location could be "our Statue of Liberty".
So many changes in the past five years have already contributed to Newcastle becoming a buzz city to others around the nation and world, he said.
"We don't know how great we are, and how great we can be," he said.
Source: http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5079077/supercars-are-one-giant-step-for-hunter/
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BMT Supports AIA in Effort to Assess Tiltrotor Application
BMT Design & Technology (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has supported the Aeromedical Innovation Australasia (AIA), to help assess the medical care benefits and cost implications of using Tiltrotor aircraft to provide aeromedical services to rural areas of Australia.
Paul Adams, Chairman at AIA comments: "Remotely located individuals in Australia face challenges in accessing tertiary-level healthcare. As a charity, we advocate the use of cutting-edge solutions that restore equity. Tiltrotors can efficiently save hours, reduce patient movement, and minimize exposure to altitude. Cost savings can be realised by reducing the number of required operating bases, aircraft and personnel. Lives depend on this best-practice initiative."
Working with AIA, BMT developed a highly configurable Discrete Event Simulation (DES) model using FlexSim® to fast track the evaluation of Tiltrotors and quantify the associated costs. To provide a basis for comparison, the performance of the current cohort of ambulances, helicopters and fixed wing aircraft were evaluated alongside the Tiltrotor in a variety of scenarios.
The model simulated the performance of the various response vehicles, taking into consideration parameters such as speed, range, human resource requirements and vehicle base location. Subject matter experts were consulted so that accepted aeromedical response strategies could be included within the model to accurately predict the outcomes. Key performance metrics such as time to tertiary care, vehicle/personnel utilisation and process complexity, i.e. the number of transitions and patient hand overs, were recorded for each scenario.
Unlike conventional spreadsheet based models, DES models can be customized to simulate a wide variety of aeromedical responses. Incident location, vehicle parameters and response strategy can easily be modified to trial a multitude of use cases. This approach provides rapid, cost effective analysis and facilitates risk reduced implementation, since proposed strategies can be investigated long before implementation and without the need to perform expensive and time consuming physical trials.
Aidan Depetro, Lead modelling & simulation engineer at BMT, says: "Discrete Event Simulation takes us into a new capability dimension enabling us to efficiently demonstrate and visualise concepts using practical, relatable scenarios. Importantly, once a model is constructed, it is very easy to run a multitude of hypothetical scenarios to explore the solution space and answer the emergent questions."


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April you're much too kind. The Donald is treating you as if you were –
My dear late friend, actress/activist Frances Williams
who appeared so memorably in Max Ophuls The Reckless Moment and the great, sadly short-lived TV series "Frank's Place" told me white actors and other Hollywood "professionals" would often ask her about where they might find a good cook — even though she wasn't a "housekeeper" in real life.
But April Ryan might well have baked The Donald a pie, as Olivia Spencer's character did in that films.
In any event, April, it's time to Blazing Saddle-Up
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by Sean Lew
2008 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Social Software has been released recently and what is really interesting is that even though there are 38 vendors being reviewed only 5 are not in the niche category namely Atlassian, IBM, Jive, Microsoft and Socialtext.
I must say that having used all 5 products before and each of them is really fantastic. Each has its own pros and cons and depending on your requirements different software should be chosen. I am glad to see that there is a good competition in this space and that makes my life as a consultant a tad easier having the ability to pick and choose the best product for the situation.
What is really interesting is that there is no one in the category of "Leaders". Atlassian, Jive and Socialtext barely made it into the "visionaries" quadrant (they are all sitting on the line of the quadrant). All three products are really quite revolutionary. I demo-ed Jive to a class previously and a student responded saying, "its just a web page but its so smart" and a colleague said that the Atlassian Wiki we have within BearingPoint made his life so much better.
Next, IBM / Microsoft are in the "Challengers" quadrant with a much higher ability to execute but lack in vision. I personally think that IBM and Microsoft are not "visionary" because the general business environment is not quite ready for such software as of now. Many business people still do not quite understand what is Web 2.0, collaboration, social media and buzz words like that. I believe they are taking a wait and see strategy to this area of software development.
I would love to see next year's results and hope to see some of the players rise up to the visionary quadrant!
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Q. My son wants to be an architect. He's really focused on drawing floor plans. I want to encourage him to do things that will mold him. He's in sixth grade, and we regularly take him into the city, where he loves commenting on buildings. Any ideas about things we can do to enhance his learning? He's also making cities on his computer, and has a real eye for detail.
A. I started out with wood blocks, and like most kids, making pictures to show my parents was a great start. Just like you do, my parents took me to see the latest interesting buildings. The conversation about what your son is looking at is important, especially if he has good spatial awareness and can visualize ways he might do things differently than the buildings he sees.
My mother was an interior designer, and my father was an engineer who taught college calculus and worked on the assembly of Gemini and Apollo rockets at Cape Canaveral, so I had a solid background combining art, math and science, starting at home. You can do the same, though, since you have the entire universe of educational materials in your phone or home computer. You just need to know how to apply them.
Hand sketching is still important to visualization. Art and science museums are a huge influence. I started art classes at the local art institute in Orlando, Fla., at age 6. (My mom had to lie, because the classes were for kids 8 and older.) Get your son into formal classes.
Before Florida, in Toledo, Ohio, I started riding a bike at age 3, and back before parents had to constantly watch their kids, I rode each day to the new houses being built down the street. I was intrigued with watching houses go together, seeing masons, carpenters, plumbers and electricians each working at their craft. I asked a lot of questions, as a little kid does, and it may sound funny, but the familiar smell of freshly cut lumber still inspires me. Get your son to construction sites. We had no HGTV, but you do, so use it.
Even with a father who lived and breathed math and science, I was intimidated by both until he showed me that you have to look at everything in parts, solve the parts first and understand what the concept and purpose of each part of an equation is for, relating to the solution. Unfortunately, symbols are used in most formulas. Even in college, I wrote out the symbols in words so that I could understand the concept of what the formulas were trying to solve.
Also, a well-rounded background in clubs and sports will ensure a strong resume for your son to be accepted into a good school. I played almost every sport. Imagine being in the marching band at halftime after playing football, and running cross-country on alternate days. Persist and pursue and he will achieve.
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I'm REALLY enjoying this link-up that Ashley and Jess began--it has truly given me a day of the week to stop, and reflect on all the little moments in my week that I am so GRATEFUL for. Even in the chaos of motherhood, these days are a gift. I'm thankful for this little space that I can record our memoes. I think it's easy to feel bogged down by the day-to-day stuff--toddler melt-downs in Target, breaking up endless arguments over Princess toys, and feeling like there's just so much to get done (and never enough time to do it all.) Even in the chaos of motherhood, these days are a gift. I'm thankful for this little space that I can record our memories, and remind myself of that.
This week, I'm enjoying long walks in the evening with my girls--the cool Fall weather and all the gorgeous colors make this Mama so very happy. We stopped at a Little Free Library in our neighborhood, and picked out some Halloween books to read. My girls have been so excited for Halloween-well Hannah at least! Liv just tells me "Mou!" when I ask her what she'll be. We have quite a little collection of Halloween books and they bring them to me all day long to read. On our way home, we stopped to jump in a giant pile of gorgeous leaves that were just calling our name! Liv was so sad to leave. They each picked out a pretty leave--orange and yellow to take home--such sweet moments.
We're enjoying BASEBALL! I'm not sure if y'all have heard, but it is BLUE OCTOBER here in Kansas City. The Royals are in the World Series, and there has been a LOT of baseball on our TV! We've been keeping the girls busy coloring, playing with stickers, princess little people, and reading lots of books while the games are on. Miss Hannah yells, "Go Royals!" when all the grown-ups get excited and yell--so cute. We're so excited for the final game tonight! Go Royals! Take the Crown!
We're also enjoying new and old Fall traditions. I got to spend last Thursday with Miss Hannah at her Preschool's Pumpkin Day! I definitely got stuck in the "Pumpkin guts" center, which was a little interesting given how I felt, but it was so sweet to see her interacting with her little friends! We iced pumpkin cookies, did pumpkin volcanos, pumpkin play dough and a bunch of other adorable ideas.
Last night, we broke out the girls' new Mickey Mouse carving set, and carved up our big pumpkin into a Mickey-faced Jack-o-Lantern. Hannah was so excited and a little too interested, ha. She wanted to scrape, stab, and carve the thing herself! We kept the girls busy painting, while Brian and I cleaned it out, and began outlining the design. Liv was so stinkin' cute painting her tiny white pumpkin. She was very meticulous about what color she wanted and where the paint went.
We're getting very excited for all that this week holds for us! We're enjoying big bowls of Fall comfort food--soup, and I'm getting ready to bake pumpkin bread too! I'm busy planning the girls' Halloween party that will keep us busy on Friday morning. I also can NOT wait to see the girls in their costumes! Follow along over on Instagram if you want to see all the cuteness sooner. Have a great Halloween week y'all!
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Information Related to "Who Would You Follow?"
If you were asked to follow someone, on what basis would you decide to follow along? Would you fall in behind someone blindly or would you want to know where he or she was going and why? Wouldn't you also want to know if he or she was qualified to lead?
People who exhibit knowledge, skills and the character to do what is right—even under difficult circumstances—are called "role models." In other words, role models are people who can serve as examples for us to imitate. Simply put, good role models are people we can safely follow.
But how do we determine our role models? Who do you want to follow? Who would you want to imitate? Let's consider this question from a biblical point of view.
We have all heard the stories of men and women in the Bible. Perhaps you have looked at them as primarily neat stories that children enjoy. But do you realize that many of these stories were recorded so we could see role models in action?
Paul mentions the teaching power of the stories of the Old Testament saying, "Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall" (1 Corinthians 10:11-12). We can safely conclude that since what is written in the Old Testament serves as an example for us today, the information that is recorded in the New Testament is instructive as well.
As we read through the Bible, we find that it is about individuals and nations. A number of the people mentioned in the Scriptures set good examples and their experiences are recorded so we can learn from them. Noah, Abraham, Ruth, David, Esther, Paul and Jesus all fall into the positive role model category. When we read the accounts of these and other individuals, we can see their examples of courage, wisdom, faith and other qualities that would be of benefit to us if we practiced their exemplary behavior.
On the other hand, there are also a significant number of stories that recount the failures of individuals to do the right thing. Because these people failed to follow God and His way of life, many of them suffered various consequences. Some examples of poor role models include Adam and Eve, Cain, King Saul and Judas. The Bible records their mistakes so we can avoid the paths that led to their downfalls.
You might ask, "Why do we need role models?" The primary reason has to do with how we learn. For instance, if you were given the task of learning to serve a tennis ball, what would be the easiest way for you to master that skill? Would it be easier for you to be given a ball and a racquet with no instruction, or would it be easier to have someone explain the technique and then model how to effectively serve the ball? Of course, it would be easier to have someone explain the process and then show you.
God, as our Creator, is well aware of our need for instruction and example so that we can master His way of life. Our most outstanding role model is Jesus Christ, who was perfect in every way (Hebrews 4:15). He was a person who did the right thing even when He suffered for it.
The apostle Peter wrote, "For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps" (1 Peter 2:21). We can also experience suffering even when we are trying to do what is right. This is hard for us to endure, but Jesus experienced this and set an example for us. In a sense, He blazed a trail for us so that we can "follow His steps." In other words, He models the steps that we should take in the area of suffering and in all other facets of life.
The importance of role models is further emphasized by the apostle Paul when he says, "Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ" (1 Corinthians 11:1). Paul points out that the highest standard possible is the example of Christ. It is a perfect example, and where Paul lived up to Christ, it was safe to follow him. Paul, in writing to the members of the congregation at Philippi, said, "Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern" (Philippians 3:17).
Again, we see Paul serving as a role model for people in the Church so that they can have a pattern of living that produces good results. Paul sought to live a life that followed the pattern set by Jesus Christ. As he modeled Christ's actions in his own life, people who learned from him would be able to see how Christianity was to be put it into action.
As mentioned earlier, many people want us to follow them. The list includes movie stars, rock stars, teachers, sports figures, politicians and even friends. Some of them offer good examples that we can follow with good results. Others entice us down destructive paths.
Consider this example: "If young toughs tell you, 'Come and join us,' turn your back on them! 'We'll hide and rob and kill,' they say. 'Good or bad, we'll treat them all alike. And the loot we'll get! All kinds of stuff! Come on, throw in your lot with us; we'll split with you in equal shares.' Don't do it, son! Stay far from men like that, for crime is their way of life, and murder is their specialty. When a bird sees a trap being set, it stays away, but not these men; they trap themselves! They lay a booby trap for their own lives. Such is the fate of all that live by violence and murder. They will die a violent death" (Proverbs 1:10-19, The Living Bible). There are those who want you to follow them and offer you fun, pleasure or money, but at a very high price.
How can we discern if a role model is offering a pattern that is hurtful? We must consider the outcome of the person's behavior. "Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the words of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct" (Hebrews 13:7). We should also evaluate "the outcome of their conduct" of those encouraging us to follow them. We should only fall in behind someone if his or her example will produce good results.
The Bible recounts for us many examples of men and women who can serve as role models. Following their patterns of living can have a positive impact upon our lives.
Since it is true that following good examples benefits us, we can ask the question, "What about our example?" The stories of our lives may never be written down in a book, but they can impact others. If you have younger brothers and sisters, you can help them by modeling the right way to live. In addition to positively impacting our families, we can also be examples of good conduct for our friends, some of whom may never have had anyone to model their lives after. We can be tremendous assets to such individuals by showing them that we have the strength of character to make right choices.
Jesus noted the importance of being a good role model in saying, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:16). Doing the right thing is like a light shining that will be noticed. In fact, it will be noticed and cause people to give honor to God because they will see that we are living a particular way because Jesus Christ is our role model.
As a young person you might ask, "Why should I be worried about role models at this time of my life?" The reason is that young people are developing patterns of behavior now and those patterns are going to impact the person you marry, your children, your career and all facets of your life. As you observe good role models, you can take their examples and follow them until the patterns they have set become your very own.
Earlier we asked, "On what basis should we follow someone?" We have learned that the ideal people to follow are good role models. It is safe to follow them because they live in a way that sets a good example. We have also learned that we must make determinations on potential role models by evaluating whether their behavior will produce a positive outcome.
Where do we find positive role models? The Bible offers a rich resource where we can find "a cloud of witnesses" (Hebrews 12:1) who can show us the right way to go. There are positive role models such as Jesus Christ and there are negative role models such as Adam and Eve. The Bible is a rich resource in this area. Of course, we can also find positive role models in history, business and many other facets of life. Sometimes positive role models are incredibly close to us. Our own parents and family can model qualities that can show us the best way to live. Why not take a look at the life skills your parents display on a daily basis?
So who should we follow? Only those who set a pattern of good works. In other words, we should only follow those who can truly be called good role models. YUAbout the author:
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Born from a small core of ships and boats gathered in the 1948 war, the Israeli Navy (חיל הים הישראלי) Ḥeil HaYam HaYisraeli, is now one of the strongest and most capable navies of the Middle East. It came from a long transition from ex-British, ex-American ships to custom-built ships, often on German design, to the navy we know today. With local industries like IAI (missiles), Elbit (Electronic systems) ensuring autonomy, more capable ships, like the famous Sa'ar missile fast attack crafts were built, making a gradual transition to corvette-size ships, and up to the actual Eilat class stealth corvettes. They are using a custom version of the same AEGIS system carried by the Arleigh Burke class. Now they are going to be backed by brand new (unammed) 2000 tonnes corvettes in completion in Germany. The Israli Navy in Operations saw the first sinking of a destroyer (Eilat at Port Said) in an (Egyptian) missile FAC attack in 1967, to the full-scale missile battle between Israeli and Syro-egyptian soviet-built FACs, where the Gabriel antiship missile made its groundbreaking appearance. This is the first part of a two-fold post about the Israeli Navy.
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Members of the Dallas Bar Association — lawyers, mostly — perform hours of pro bono work each year on behalf of low-income individuals and families.
The latest news from around North Texas.
Pro bono, though, contrary to general perception, does not necessarily mean "free." It's short for pro bono publico, or "for the public good." In other words, somebody's gonna pay for those legal services.
Part of that "somebody" will be audience members who attend the Law Jam 3 benefit concert Aug. 20 at the venerable Granada Theater on Dallas' Lower Greenville Avenue.
The show features seven bands — all made up of lawyers, judges, and maybe a few paralegals on backing vocals and tambourines — raising money to pay for the legal community's pro bono work.
Admission costs $25 per advance ticket or $30 at the door.
Technically, the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program benefits from the show and, in turn, its members provide the legal assistance needed by low-income folks. That disclaimer is something of a legal notice itself.
The bands go by names such as The Usuals, as in suspects, Blue Collar Crime, and Texas Rock Association.
Should be an interesting show. Bring bail money. Things might get contemptuous.
Bruce Felps owns and operates East Dallas Times, an online community news outlet serving the White Rock Lake area. He hopes he doesn't get sued for this.


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Reader Participation: Which Atlanta Sports Play Would Make the Best Statue?
According to Yahoo Sports, two Seattle Seahawks fans are trying to raise money to build a statue commemorating "the tip," Richard Sherman's famous defensive play that sent Seattle to the Super Bowl last year.
Starting July 28, the two fans will begin a campaign to raise $250,000 to build the statue at BuildTheTip.com.
This, of course, got me thinking about which play in Atlanta sports history deserves a statue. Obvious choices are Sid Bream's slide into home plate to win the 1992 NLCS, Jamal Anderson's "Dirty Bird" celebration, or that time Zaza Pachulia headbutted Kevin Garnett.
Well, maybe those aren't all obvious choices, but I'm stumped.
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He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 Type for five minutes on one subject–today's word is BROKEN. Broken–what a word! We live in a world full of brokenness: families, marriages, and lives. All of us broken people walking around wounded. Some fully aware of their brokenness, others… unaware–searching for that one thing … Continue reading
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Encouragement For Tuesday
Let Your mercy, O LORD, be upon us, Just as we hope in You. Psalm 33:22 The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches, but to reveal to him his own. Benjamin Disraeli How do you identify someone who needs encouragement? That person is breathing. Truett Cathey Flatter me, … Continue reading
Ministry Of Motherhood
For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 For those of you stopping by who may be experiencing infertility or have experienced a miscarriage I want you to know my heart goes out to you. … Continue reading
Encouragement For Sunday
Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5-6 The way you see people is the way you treat them. And the way … Continue reading
He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 Encouragement may be just a small thing: a kind word, smile, hug, or a card. It may take only a moment to perform, but it has the potential, to have life-long consequences. There is not … Continue reading
Remember – Five Minute Friday
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 Joining up with – Five Minute Friday – Blogging five minutes on the topic of Remember. Remember who created you… So God created man in His own image; in the … Continue reading
Eyes On Jesus!
Then Peter called to him, "Lord, tell me to come to you by walking on water." "All right, come." Jesus said. Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he looked around at the high waves, he was terrified and began to sink. "Save me, Lord!" … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday – Rest
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30. Linking … Continue reading
Give Me The Eyes To See You…Lord!
My eyes are ever toward the LORD, for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. Psalm 25:15 Three years ago today my sweet grandmother went to be with the Lord, she was eighty-six. She'd suffered a stroke three months earlier which had left her in need of full time nursing attention . Prior … Continue reading
For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 I'm connecting with Lisa-Jo's Five Minute Friday blog; you blog for five minutes on one topic. Today's topic ordinary: Isn't, ordinary, the heartbeat of the family? Aren't ordinary people … Continue reading


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There's lots to like about Bruins forward Milan Lucic. He hits. He fights. He works hard. He scores. And he's from Vancouver.
But given what happened yesterday, perhaps he's been reading too much of his own press.
The Boston Herald reports that Lucic and his girlfriend got into a drunken row early Tuesday morning in the city's North End.
According to a police report of the incident, the Bruins [team stats] left winger was "highly intoxicated and hostile" after he and his galpal argued outside a Starbucks on Commercial Street shortly before 1:30 a.m.
Witnesses told police the 6-foot-4, 220-pound hockey player was yelling at his girlfriend, who was on the ground, and at one point threw her shoes and purse at her. However, the woman told police she was not physically assaulted and "was adamant about not being harmed," the report states. Police "did not observe any visible injuries," the report says, and Lucic was not charged.
But before the police decided charges weren't necessary, they questioned Lucic outside his condo.
And that's when it happened…
As the officer continued to question Lucic, he "slammed his cell phone to the ground and yelled 'Do you know who I am?' " the police report states. At which point, the officer asked for identification and Lucic produced an ID from Vancouver, Canada.
There are very few occasions when it's okay to drop the "Do you know who I am?" line. Like let's say you date a girl for a few weeks, stop calling her, get introduced to her a couple of years later at a party, don't recognize her, shake her hand and say, "Nice to meet you." At that point, it's okay for her to ask, "Do you know who I am?" Otherwise, barring a similar situation or something involving amnesia, it should be avoided.


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When you have a look at the modern world, it will be possible for you to see that the world has moved forward and advanced so much in terms of technology. Out of the numerous changes that have come to place, one of the most significant advancements of this century would be the emergence of the internet. With the numerous advancements that have come to place regarding information and communication technology, internet has integrated itself to our lifestyles in an inseparable manner.As an individual, building a website of your own can prove to be very useful to you. Especially if you are running a business. It will make it easier for people around the world to see and understand the work that you do, and it can also act as a platform that can be used for marketing as well.Want to make a website of your own? Given below are some useful tips for you!
Understand the nature of your website and take steps accordingly
Different websites offer different purposes. When you want to build a website for yourself, it will be essential for you to gain a very clear understanding about what the website should be, and what it should do. As an example, if you are a doctor that wants to have a doctors website, the website will need to provide information on the services that you offer, and should also provide a medium to contact you. Likewise, understanding the nature of your website will allow you to understand the approach that you could take in terms of designing it.Have a good landing pageThe home page, or the landing page of your website is the first thing that anyone would see when they visit the website. Therefore, it will be necessary for the landing page to be attractive in such a manner where it could retain the viewer to spend more time on the website. At the same time, the page should offer navigation options to other tabs that offer more specific uses. As an example, if you want to have a healthcare website, it will be essential for you to ensure that the website consists of good healthcare web design that offers a set of useful messages in the landing page and then offers a layout that is easy to navigate, and depending on the healthcare options you offer.Hire capable web designersIn any case, it should be clear to you that hiring a good web designer would prove to be very important in building a website for you. Therefore, you should do a bit of a search and find well-reputed and well-capable web designers for the task.


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|Two Mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos). Male and female. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
During the warmer times of the year, it is common to find Mallard ducks relaxing on the waters of ponds and small lakes. They quickly catch on to the fact that people will come to these areas to feed them. Their natural diet consists of seeds, plants, and even small fish and frogs. They will also eat bread and popcorn when people come around with it. In fact, they will fight each other for it even though they aren't hungry. They will consume all that is coming their way.
Even so, Mallard ducks are considered to be a wild type of duck. They are decedents of the various forms of domestic ducks out there though. They do seem to be comfortable around people. Those that have become accustomed to getting fed by them will even go up to people and take what they have to offer.
Mallard ducks breed quite easily as long as their basic needs are being met. They will lay approximately 10 eggs at a time. The young ducks will hatch in about 60 days and the mother will take very good care of them. They know how to swim instinctively from the moment they hatch. She will teach them how to stay away from predators as well as how to search for food. They are very loving and caring mothers to their young babies.
Some individuals keep Mallard ducks as pets. They have a small pond on their property that they ducks live on. If they have well cared for them will return to the same location year after year. Some people put them in cages but they tend not to do well in such isolation. They will refuse to eat and many will die if you don't allow them to have the freedom to explore.


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You don't have to be a direct descendant to nominate an outstanding pioneer who contributed to Alberta's history, culture, and modernity. Of course you can nominate an ancestor, but you can also nominate members of other Ukrainian families
Nor do they necessarily have to be homesteaders. They can be anyone of Ukrainian ancestry who took up residence in east central Alberta in 1911 or earlier. This includes townspeople, policemen, priests, nuns, teachers.
There's only a couple of weeks left, so if you have someone in mind, don't delay! The deadline date for 2011's nominations is June 30.
For more information, the good folks at the Centenary Pioneer Recognition Program have prepared a document about their program and also some backgrounder information on how it all started.
Since Canada Post is on strike, snail mail isn't recommended. Please send an e-mail or call the Alberta genealogical research office at (780) 431-2324. (Alberta residents calling from outside of Edmonton can call toll-free 310-0000 then (780) 431-2324.)
If you're in the area feel free to drop in to the office:
Alberta-Ukraine Genealogical Project
3rd Floor, Old St. Stephen's College
8820-112 Street
Edmonton, AB T6G 2P8


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As part of the response to the COVID crisis, temporary measures have been introduced to facilitate the electronic execution of documents. In this blog we consider whether those measures would have changed the decision in the Bendigo Case and the extent to which they are likely to remain temporary.
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Search Engine for the Gazetteer
The Hibdon Cemetery is located across the
Leon River south of the Bulman Cemetery. To get there go north from Hwy 36
Whiteway on CR 303 into a private ranch. Hibdon Cemetery is on
the south side of the Leon River and is also south of the Bulman Cemetery
which is on the north side of the Leon River.
James A. Wright:
"When I was there about 3 years ago we found a grave marker for Ophelia
"Hitt" Hull. (Sister to Austin Marion Hitt) She was buried May
18, 1876.
"I was in high school when my great grandmother Polly [Mary
Frances "Polly" (Griffith)(Pruitt) Hitt] died & I helped
dig the
grave. The only grave digging I ever took part in. My grandfather, Will
Frank [William Franklin "Will Frank" White], picked out the spot from instructions by Grandmother Mary.
Grandmother wanted Polly buried by Pruitt but without proper markers we
the grave in the wrong place and a few weeks later, at grandmother's
instances, Polly was moved.
There is no way to determine where any of these people are buried today.
"I am sure some of the Griffith are also buried here but I have no way of
Corrections and additions
are welcome and may be sent to Elreeta Weathers:
*First treasurer (appointed by Sam Houston, Jan.,
1858) of Hamilton County
*August 2, 1858, elected 1st treasurer of Hamilton
*First Primitive Baptist Preacher in Hamilton
*Established in his home the 3rd school of
record in Hamilton County
*Killed by Indians
Husband #2: Austin
Marion Hitt
Married: 1883,
Hamilton County, TX
Parents: Jesse
Griffith & Violet Hendrix
Wife: Mary
Frances "Polly" Griffith
No Marker
In 1855, Jesse J. Griffith arrived in the area that would become
Hamilton County. When the first Hamilton County officials were elected, on
August 2, 1858, the 80 qualified voters in the county chose Griffith to be
the first County Treasurer. In 1860, Griffith started a private school,
the 3rd school on record in the county, in his home on the banks of the
Leon River, east of the town of Hamilton. The school was in existence only
a very short time because Elder Griffith was killed not long after he
established the facility.
Griffith may have been the first Primitive Baptist preacher in Hamilton
County. The book "The
History of the Primitive Baptists in Texas, Oklahoma, and Indian Territory",
by J. S. Newman, contains the following account of Griffith's death from
an Indian attack.
"Elder J.C. White, who was known in his day as Uncle Jackie, left
Alabama October 11, 1856, and landed in Coryell County January the second
1860. At this time the county was sparsely settled and of course our
people were few and widely scattered. A short while after Elder White
settled in Coryell County he heard of an Old Baptist preacher by the name
of Griffith that lived over in Hamilton County on the Leon River, so Elder
White started to hunt Elder Griffith and as there were Indians in the
county at that time. Elder White buckled his six-shooter around him and
his gun to the horn of his saddle with his old saddle bags containing a
hymn book and Bible, so when Elder White found Elder Griffith he was soon
informed that there was a Primitive Baptist Church over in the northeast
corner of Coryell County by the name of Rainey's Creek. Arrangements
were soon made and the two Old Baptist preachers were on their way to said
church, and near where Turnersville now is, the Indians came upon them
wounding both of them, Elder Griffith died nine days after he was wounded.
Elder White's wounds were so severe that life was despaired of by his
family and his brethren. For seven weeks he was turned on a sheet in his
bed. He finally survived, his wounds got well. He died at Lampasas on
February 13, 1884. Thus passed away one of the best pioneer preachers of
Texas. Peace be to his ashes."
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Let My Life Be A Light
Produced in 2009 by our friends at Bright Lights Ministries, this project features a worshipful blend of hymns, praise, and original favorites. Our daughters recorded all the vocals with the rich accompaniment of signature-style Wissmann bluegrass as well as keyboard, cello, and harp.
1. Who Will Shine God's Light?
2. In Christ Alone
3. Be Thou My Vision
4. The Smile Song
5. Higher Ground
6. I Will Live for You
7. That I May Know Him
8. Before the Throne
9. Bright Lights
10. Mind of Christ
11. I Am Resolved
12. The Light of the World
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Third place!Posted: February 17, 2012 Filed under: mango minster 2012 | Tags: Bad sport catigry, compitition, guide dog, madam, Ushi 2 Comments
It's me Ushi just letting you know that i won third place in the
Mango minster 2012 compitition
For my
In the "bad sports" categry of the compitition.
Hound dog mom
Has very kindly donated my prize which is a goodey bag of stuff. She even emailed mum to ask what i could and could not have. Mum emailed back and just said i couldn't have balls or food related toys since i don't like working for food. I can't wait to see what i will get!
Thank you so much again for those that voted, and you had to actually comment on the entry with all the other people rather than the individual entries to vote. Oops! I missunderstood that one.
To see who else won,
Go here
Thank you again!
Mango Minster VotingPosted: February 14, 2012 Filed under: mango minster 2012 | Tags: Bad sports catigry, compitition, voting, voting for entries 3 Comments
Just a quick one before i go and do my quilting.
Voting for the Mango minster 2012 Bad sports categry is now open. I even got a nice email from Mango saying that voting would open today and she asked if i could leave comments and all. She emailed because she had put the voting details in a picture and didn't think i could read them. How thoughtful! I really appreciated it.
So voting closes at 5 PM eastern time but i'm not sure what time that will be here in the UK. If you wouldn't mind, go vote for
Ushi's Entry
I think you vote by leaving a comment. Let me just say that i entered this compitition for fun so i'm not really in it to win. If i do that would be nice though.
You can see the other bad entries
Good luck and happy voting!


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It's been 2 years and 2 month since my last relaxer and this journey back to my curls has been a real interesting one! I've learned quite a lot and went through a gazillion products to find out what works for me and what doesn't. One major thing I learned through all of it is everything is not for everyone. You have to do what works for you and your unique head of hair. With much trial and error I've finally found a routine that works and I can finally share it with you guys!
First, a little bit about my hair. It has about three different textures going on (took me awhile to come to terms with that!) and overall my hair is fine. The back is thick and is the softest, feeling like a nice cotton ball. The curls are super tight so the length is very misleading. The crown area is the finest and the curls are very loose. It frizzes the quickest so I always have to add extra product to hold it together. The front and the sides are a mix between the two. The curls can stay coily as long s I don't pull it back too much. Otherwise it stretches out until it's almost straight and looks crazy compared to the rest of my hair. What I like the most about this part of my hair is I can go curly or go straight very easily, unlike the back which is very stubborn when it comes to straightening.
Okay, here's my hair care breakdown:
1. Washing/Conditioning: I wash my hair with shampoo once a week. Any more than that and it's a dry mess! My favorite shampoo is Shea Moisture's Moisture Retention Shampoo. The sulfate-free shampoo leaves my hair clean and soft without stripping it of it's natural oils. Mid week (or whenever my hair is looking kinda tired) I wash with conditioner only to refreshen them up and detangle my hair. I only comb my hair with tons of conditioner in it, otherwise it's breakage city! My favorite conditioners are Aussie Moist and Hello Hydration from Herbal Essence. Love that stuff!
2. Styling Products: No matter how I style my hair I always follow these four steps. After drying my hair with an old T-shirt (they are most gentler than a towel) I apply a leave in conditioner. The one by Cantu is my favorite and I've been using it for over a year. Then I follow up with a moisturizing product, Shea Moisture's Curling Smoothie. It's heavy enough to keep my hair moisturized but light enough not to way my hair down, especially in the front. To keep the moisture in, I go old school with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. A lot of girls with natural hair love using shea butter but I found it was way to heavy for my hair. Final step is applying Shea Moisture's Curling Souffle, which acts like a hair gel to hold my curls in place while they dry. And oh, after each step, I give my hair a little shake to keep my curls loose.
3. My Go To Styles: Out of the millions of styles I've tried over the years I've found three that work the best for my hair:
Wash and Go: After I finish applying my styling products, I just leave my hair alone and let it dry. On the first day, my hair always looks the shortest, which I'm not crazy about but I deal. Once it's dry, I put my hair up in little ponytails and cover it with a satin cap overnight which helps stretch my curls and get my hair bigger, just like I like it! I've been wearing this style a lot lately not only because it's easy but my grows the best when I just leave it alone.
High Puff: When my wash and go hair is starting to look a little tired or I want to switch things up, I slick my hair up using water and the Curling Souffle and tie it up with an old headband that I cut so I can tie it. I sometimes add in a hair accessory to have some fun.
Two Side Twists: This is my husband's favorite hair style so I make sure I put this one in rotation a few times a year. After washing my hair and putting in my normal round of products, I part my hair down the middle and do two flat twists on each side. Because my hair in the middle frizzes up so easy, I end up redoing the twists every two days to keep them looking neat.
Other popular natural hair styles like twists, twist out, braid out, etc. just don't work on my hair. Because my hair is so fine it looks very piecey and stringy and never looks right. So I gave up on those and just goes with what works!
Is your hair naturally curly? What is your hair care routine?


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