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Note that parsnips at the end of the season (February vs. November) can have a woodier center, which no amount of cooking can soften. If this is the case with your parsnips, you might want to cut some of the center part out and discard before cooking.
- 1 1/2 pounds of parsnips, peeled and cut into 2 1/2 inch batons
- 4 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/3 cup of stock - turkey stock, low-sodium chicken stock or vegetable broth (for vegetarian option)*
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4 teaspoons drained, bottled horseradish (how to make homemade horseradish)
- 1/2 Tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 Tbsp minced chives
- 1/2 small garlic clove, minced.
*If cooking gluten-free, use homemade stock or gluten-free packaged broth.
1 Roast the parsnips: Pre-heat oven to 400°F. In a large roasting pan, toss the parsnips with the olive oil, salt and pepper. (Use a roasting pan with sides no more than 2 inches high.)
Add the broth, cover with aluminum foil and roast, stirring once or twice, until the parsnips are tender and the stock has evaporated or been absorbed, 20-45 minutes (depending on how tender the parsnips are to begin with). Check often to avoid their getting mushy - especially if they are to be reheated later.
To save time, the parsnips (with the oil, salt, pepper, and broth) can be pre-cooked in a covered container in the microwave for 5 minutes. Transfer to oven to finish cooking in a much shorter time. You may want to uncover them to help evaporate the liquid when in the oven.
2 Make horseradish herb butter: Combine the softened butter with the horseradish, parsley, chives and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
3 Serve: Toss the warm roasted parsnips with the horseradish-herb butter to serve.


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Harness the memorability of events to share your organization's mission with the public.
Events offer one of the most powerful, memorable ways to connect with and engage the community around an organizational mission or cause. Here are five reasons why.
Shared Experience
When communities come together, they enter into a world of shared memories and relationships and begin weaving a common story that previously did not exist.
This shared experience creates a bookmark in ones memory and binds people together around matters of importance. The desire to make the world—or at least a small part of it—a better place, takes on new meaning.
Context for the Cause
Events provide a singularly brilliant opportunity to provide context for a cause through personal story telling. According to a Forbes article, facts delivered through storytelling can be 22-times more memorable.
For example, at this year's Positioned to Prosper event, SocialVentures of Columbus shared the details of the uncommon growth of social enterprise in mid Ohio by helping people understand success in terms of outcomes like jobs, life transformation, economic impact and potential for entrepreneurial growth. In this way, the mission of the organization was given relatable context.
Purpose Over Profit
Events inherently offer multiple revenue streams and other growth opportunities for mission-driven organizations. To see themselves as stakeholders, people must understand and believe in the mission and trust the organization to be a good steward of its resources.
Events provide the opportunity to convey organizational purpose in an emotionally connective way, making "the ask" a comfortable, and in many cases, welcome part of the experience.
Columbus-based Design Outreach set a fundraising goal that was presented during this year's Give Water Gala as volunteers, employees and missionaries shared personal stories about their work in African and Haitian communities. They outlined how the funds would be used to transform villages, and shared real "water is life" stories.
To help convey the urgency of the need, attendees were invited to carry full water jugs—weighing about 40 pounds each—while trying to comprehend how this might be the job of a four-year old child in a water-insecure village.
Design Outreach exceeded its fundraising goal, and won a lot of hearts and minds along the way. By focusing on purpose, the desire to help becomes contagious, raising both awareness and critical funds for the cause.
Memorable and Measurable
With any investment, the ability to measure success is vital. Events provide measurement touch points, and each can become part of event formation by bench-marking and outlining preferred outcomes in advance.
About 70 percent of nonprofits are said to measure return on investment through PR and social media engagement metrics, with donations down the list at 47 percent. Why? Events lead to growth and success that's accomplished many ways and measured over time.
Beyond raising funds, the organization may also set goals for acquiring volunteers, newsletter subscribers, social influencers, sponsors or future event attendees. Post-event survey participation may also be on the list.
News releases, as well as email, social media and direct mail campaigns can be great tactics to promote events, especially when used in tandem, and each offer unique ways to measure success across a variety of metrics.
By mapping desired outcomes first, measuring success becomes achievable and helps inform future strategies and tactics.
Collaborative and Creative
Events bring the community together in a shared celebration that is collaborative, creative and fun.
Collaboration is the key to social problem solving, and collaborative events with local partners offer a special opportunity for co-branding, team thinking and promotional dynamite.
With a solid leadership roster, a shared vision and a list of thoughtfully delegated action items, collaboration can lead to greater success and future opportunities to leverage relationships for common good.
For these reasons and many more, events can be a great way to quantum leap awareness, community engagement, relationship building, media traction and funding to maximize positive impact.
Tracy L. Teuscher is an Accredited public relations consultant and owner of The Buzz Maker Public Relations, an award-winning public relations and creative firm.


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With all of the uncertainty surrounding how federal and state governments will be approaching health care law in the future, it's tempting to throw up your hands and shout, Wake me up when the dust settles! Unfortunately, the vast majority of self-employed musicians don't have the luxury of waiting it out. Here are some things you might want to start mulling over right now.
Scene 1: A driveway on the outskirts of Toronto. Silence all around. I'm in excruciating pain, only slightly masked by alcohol consumed post gig. The freezing night air sends chills through my body. As I lay in the wet, icy snow, struggling to breathe, I realize that my band's month-long tour could be over, and it's only the first night. I hear my bandmate's voice. "Kim! Are your wrists okay?" As I lie there, wondering how on earth I managed to slip as I was getting out of the van and land, chest down, on my bass drum pedal, I carefully roll my wrists and give a thumbs-up. My chest, however, is not feeling the way it should. Is there a bone jutting into my lungs? But I can't go to the hospital! How am I supposed to pay for it? I spend the rest of the tour in agony, popping painkillers.
Scene 2: Late-night after-party with locals following an awesome show in some middle-of-nowhere town in Louisiana. Suddenly there's a piercing scream. As I turn toward my bandmate, I notice he's barefoot and there's blood everywhere. As in scene 1, the visit to the emergency room will not happen tonight. Gaffer's tape provides an immediate and far more affordable solution to his bloody big toe, ripped open by a rusty nail in the doorway. Several shots of whiskey take the place of a proposed tetanus shot. Severe pain while walking for the remainder of the tour is, thankfully, the only consequence of this incident.
On the road, crazy, random accidents happen—but so do all-too-common events like muscle pulls caused by lifting heavy equipment, repetitive strain injuries, and bumps, bruises, or even breaks sustained in a fender bender. When home "remedies" like gaffer's tape won't suffice, a visit to the emergency room, X-rays, and prescription painkillers can quickly add up to more than $500—and that's for relatively unexceptional incidents such as the ones described above. Having health insurance can make the difference between an unexpected event being a temporary setback and a career-ender.
Sure, with all the work involved in being a musician, the last thing we want to think about is health insurance. Given how convoluted our current system is in America, it seems easier to go about our lives naively believing (or silently hoping) that nothing will happen to us. And as musicians we're somewhat conditioned to act like we're unbreakable. "The show must go on," right? Still, most of us do at least periodically consider purchasing insurance—though most musicians I've spoken to inevitably put it off due to the expense.
As indie artists, after laying out cash for rent, food, and other basic living expenses, pretty much every other cent earned goes back into supporting our career. Forking out a few hundred dollars each month for health insurance, on top of the money we already spend, seems impossible—we're more likely to rationalize insuring our equipment first.
Especially given the proposals that the Trump administration has introduced, many musicians worry that even with health insurance, the massive bills resulting from an injury or sickness will still leave us broke. I've struggled with these fears, particularly during the past few years, as I've found myself in situations where my health and well-being have been compromised. These events have led me to search deeply within myself for greater levels of gratitude, healing, and health—and, just as important, to learn what options I have in terms of covering potential medical costs.
I'm originally from Australia, and last year I traveled back there for an operation on my shoulder, as I knew it would be much more cost effective than having it done in the U.S., and the care I would be receiving would be world class. But the fact that my first thought was to purchase a flight to another country, fifteen hours away, just so that I could afford the operation I needed, in itself says something about the current state of affairs with the health care system here.
As I began to research this topic and speak with musicians from a wide range of working and economic situations, I was surprised to find myself still quite confused by the whole system here. I was, however, able to come to some conclusions that I hope will be a catalyst for you to research your own options.
I had the pleasure to speak with Kevin Erickson at the Future of Music Coalition, who generously gave his time to chat about heath insurance and in the process help me understand my options. Future of Music was founded to help musicians with advice on topics like this. I implore you to reach out to them at futureofmusic.org, and to support such organizations to help elevate the voices of musicians when it counts.
It's difficult for many to understand why the United States doesn't have universal health care, and most adults, musicians or otherwise, have found it frustrating that the type of insurance plan we have dictates which doctors we can see under our coverage. This may also affect what medications our doctors are able to prescribe for us. And then there's the fact that applying for health insurance doesn't guarantee we will receive it, at least the type of coverage that we need.
Regardless, under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, it's compulsory for U.S. residents or citizens to have health insurance. If you don't carry coverage, you are fined a percentage per person or a percentage of the household income, whichever is higher. "There are a number of hardship exemptions that allow you to avoid paying a fine if you are uninsured," Erickson explains. "There is a $10,350 threshold where you don't have to pay [a fine if your income is less than that amount and you're not covered], since you don't have to pay taxes at that point. But you also don't have to pay a fine if the least expensive health insurance available to you costs more than 8.13 percent of your 2016 income in premiums." If you think you are eligible to be exempt from having insurance, be aware that you must apply for exemption.
As working drummers, we fall into different categories. We might be session players or touring drummers…freelancers or band members…full-time musicians or part-time ones doing casual work to subsidize another career. We might be single or married, have children or not. And the type of coverage we need or qualify for will differ, depending on these facts. For instance, if you're in a band and all the members require insurance, there is an option to have the group registered as a business in your state of residence and therefore have group coverage.
Many musicians do not have jobs where their employer covers health care. The Affordable Care Act is designed to make health care more affordable and to improve the quality of the care available as well as the essential benefits that are covered. Even if your expenses spiral out of control, there is a limit to what you will have to pay out of pocket.
Open enrollment for the ACA closed at the end of January and is not open again until around October (dependent on any changes made to the law by Congress). If you missed the deadline and you are not eligible for Medicaid, look into taking advantage of "qualifying events" that allow exemption from having health care, such as change in address/zip code, employment situation, or mental or marital status. You could also find a health insurance broker, who can advise and guide you in finding an insurance plan that works best for your circumstances. You will not be charged for the service, as the broker's fee will be paid by the insurance company.
If you are under twenty-six years of age, you could be added to your parents' plan. If you fall under the income threshold of around $16,000 or less, the enrollment period does not matter and you can apply for Medicaid at any time. (The threshold varies among states.) Medicaid allows you to visit certain doctors and clinics and receive free or highly discounted medications.
If you live in a state that did not accept the federal funding to expand Medicaid, you may be stuck between not earning enough to afford health care and earning too much to be eligible for Medicaid. To avoid the tax penalty, if you do not qualify for one of the exemptions, you may have to rely on charity care and benefit concerts to cover costs. If you live in one of these states, reach out and encourage your state government to accept the Medicaid funding, because it clearly is impacting musicians.
The easiest way to start looking for health care is to go to healthcare.gov and fill in your information. If you're having issues with this, reach out to organizations such as the Future of Music Coalition and the Actors Fund for help—this is what they're there for.
One of the challenges with signing up is estimating your income for the year ahead. As musicians, we often have no idea where our next gig, let alone a year's worth of income, is coming from. A good place to start is with your previous year's tax return. Also look at what you have planned for the year ahead, such as album releases and touring, which may increase your income. If you end up earning more than you predict, you can recalculate and adjust your plan.
One thing to keep in mind as a touring musician is that not every plan covers being on the road. Find a plan that does, known as out-of-network coverage. Once you do have insurance, take advantage of it, especially the preventive-care aspects, such as free annual checkups.
Despite any plans the federal government has to repeal and replace the existing law, it is still recommended to sign up. Your health care, and your ability to afford it, is too important to avoid.
• Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage if you are sixty-five or older or have a severe disability, on any income.
• Medicaid is a state and federal program that provides health coverage if you have a low income.
• If you can afford health insurance but choose not to buy it, you must pay a fee called the individual shared responsibility payment.
• The Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, is a long, complex piece of legislation that attempts to reform the health care system. It is designed to provide quality, affordable health insurance to more Americans, curbing the increase in health care spending in the U.S.
• Don't be shy to reach out to organizations and brokers and ask questions about what your options are, including ways to obtain free access to preventive care like annual checkups.
• Apply for Medicaid if you are on a low income.
• Stay as fit and healthy as you can. Regular exercise, stretching, and eating healthy will put you in a much better position to heal in the event that something does happen. Prevention is better than cure.
• Research the historic and current issues surrounding health care, and if you come to the conclusion that your state government should accept Medicaid funding if it doesn't currently do so, call your state representatives and encourage them to support the move. Similarly, if you believe that a federal single-payer system would be the best approach, lobby Congress to support that.
• Remember, you are your most important asset, so treat yourself with love, care, and respect.
Get Help
• If you are in the entertainment business, there are health care centers founded specifically for entertainers, such as the Bob Hope Health Center through UCLA in Los Angeles.
• Planned Parenthood provides services for everyone. In California, if you have a low income, you will receive free or cheap benefits through Medi-Cal and services covering such things as STD/STI testing, Pap smears, breast exams, and preventive care. These vary within counties and states.
• Los Angeles has a program called Healthy Way L.A., which provides cheap or free coverage. To qualify for this, you must be a resident for at least five years, a citizen with no current insurance, and not pregnant, and you must meet the monthly income limits.
• Future of Music Coalition provides helpful articles and interpersonal assistance for musicians struggling with health care and other issues unique to professional musicians.
Kim Kicks is the drummer in the Los Angeles–based band Satellite Sky.


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I was hoping by the time this prompt turned up we would have been able to go on a family trip to the beach but no such luck yet! Soon though hopefully! For now, however, I just decided to see if I could think of six books that feature the seaside, or beaches at the very least.
Christmas at the Beach Hut by Veronica Henry
I adored this really sweet and relatable tale based in one of my favourite places in the world, Devon! I used to go on holiday with my family to Devon every year for most of my childhood and I love the place to death and it really helped me envision a lot of the beach scenes in this book.
Summer Bird Blue by Akemi Dawn Bowman
This is an ultimate beach book, don't get me wrong, it's hard and full of chest gnawing grief but I swear you can hear the waves and feel the sand between your toes reading some of the scenes in this book.
The Blue Salt Road by Joanne Harris
A completely different feel from the beaches of Summer Bird Blue, for me the beaches of The Blue Salt Road are cold and windy, filled with pebbles and sea spray, not to mention selkies.
Queen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra Clare
The beach out by the Los Angeles institute features in all three of The Dark Artifices books but my favourite beach moment is right at the end of Queen of Air and Darkness. If you know, you know.
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
I've been rewatching the Twilight films if I can't sleep recently and I ended up watching the whole of New Moon and Eclipse last week instead of actually sleeping. I remember when reading them I loved the sound of La Push and the reservation etc and I love the scene with Bella and Jacob just walking along the beach chatting before all the supernatural stuff didn't seem real.
The Wicked King by Holly Black
So I know this is pushing it a little but one of the biggest and most important scenes happens on a beach! (I literally just lost half an hour after going to check it was defintley on a beach and carried on reading the end of the book again damnit) So it totally counts right? I'm already so desperate for the Queen of Nothing already like I can't explain. GIVE ME MORE.
Okay so only of these technically featured a "seaside" but they all have beaches in! Or at least sand? This was still easier than finding sunshine on covers last week at least! Also as I'm writing this the weather here is absolutely horrid, it's humid and rainy and gross so thinking about these lovely beaches has been quite nice!
I also want to mention Lifes a Beach (Bookshop Girl #2) by Chloe Coles because this would have been a perfect book for this post but despite loving the first book I haven't got around to its sequel yet and I'm disappointed in myself for it so this is me, calling myself out and telling me to read that damn book already.


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Stars a-shining in Parliament April 29, 2008Posted by elizabethwong in 1.
The stars of the new Parliament session 🙂
To think – many years ago, I was tempted to pull Izzah's ears, because the (then) kiddo wanted me to buy her apple juice … minutes before we were about to board the plane.
Super-cool newly minted Opposition Leader Dr. Wan Azizah with her anti-ISA badge next to Izzah. Also worn by other Members of Parliament from People's Alliance (Pakatan Rakyat) including Dr. Jayakumar), the dragon-slayer of Sungai Siput.
(pics from The Sun)
- 1. monsterball - April 29, 2008
Yes…..a wonderful sight to see.
They are voted in for better democratic rights…and to unite us all.
They voted in..including Liz….not only to wear badges or make promises..but to deliver to us….what we heard them say…..massive corruptions….exposed them with facts..and get them into jail.
Without..few convicted…..Malaysia will have crooks with great titles….teaching Malaysians how to suck eggs.
We have enough!! That's why 81 one of you and controlling 5 States is the start..to make your job easier .to win full control ..next election.
Yes…enjoy your first Parliament experience as somebody….as a powerful force. I love to watch live TV…see how you all speak…but not given. I guess UMNO is still afraid to be democratic with their low level parliamentarians….against oppositions.
Dollah have ears…that cannot hear well. DOLLAH…… WE WANT LIVE TV ON PARLIAMENT SITTINGS!
CONGRATULATIONS….to all of you!!
- 2. monsterball - April 29, 2008
No Samy…big mouth in Parliament….is a nice feeling.
UMNO big mouth…Nazri's volumn…shut up?
Big mouth….but no balls…Hussein Jr. ..trying to be an actor….really opening his mouth..like a whale.trying to friten..me.. china..with his keris act…now say sorri? Me no belif..but nice feelings…to see him humble himself. I guess he is also trying to win People's Alliance friendship…not to investigate on his past crooked deals?
Big mouth…Toyo.. out…but is yelling and swearing….defending his wife's actions.
Ong Ka Ting….is a puppet to Ling Liong Sik….with small insignificant mouth…made way for younger brother…with bigger mouth. So lets hear him talk.
The stage is set….for serious stuffs ..or what??
- 3. yapchongyee - April 29, 2008
A democracy can only exist if there is rule of law. In Malaysia there is no rule of law and judges freely disrespect and ignore the law. I ask that members of Parliament take upon themselves an obligation to their constituents to advocate that Judges face legal prosecutions when they as judges breach any provisions of the Malaysian Penal code.
Judges have the duty to interpret the laws, but in Malaysia Judges wrongly believe that they can do as they wish and as a consequence, Judges themselves commit criminal offences by their usupation of the law; they in the process become lagislators themselves. This charade has gone on for much too long because for the past 50 years UMNO had been the government and nobody has the temerity to question this arrogance.
I call on the Members of Parliament of Partai Pakatan Rakyat to expose those judges who are guilty of this illegal & unlawful practice.
- 4. mohd - April 29, 2008
dont they just look sweet and charming!
- 5. ANM - April 29, 2008
After all the tribulations a symbol of unity and progression " Viva Malaysia ". The face of the next PM for Malaysia Datin Seri Azizah. No gender based politics anymore…………….
- 6. Shawn - April 29, 2008
Congratulations! Definitely the choice of the nation! I believe she will make a great minister. Don't be those kind that is extremist in dealing with issues. Deal it with what is for the people.
- 7. Suhaimi Bin Abdul Wahab - April 29, 2008
Another "Kerajaan 3 Beranak" – the PKR version
EW: Undoubtedly, intelligence, charm and talent came our way.
- 8. lovemalaysiaforever - April 29, 2008
It would be a fairer debates in the Parliament especially issues involves women discriminations. A Big Congratulations to All of You! Keep up good works and prove to the arrogants that the new appointed pioneers can really voice out the grievance of the rakyat and action/attention should be given for a brighter Malaysia.
- 9. xyz - April 29, 2008
Dear Lizzie,
You should be more prudent in putting up comments from people who talk nothing but rubbish.I am of course referring to the two top comments put up by one called monsterball. Those who have read Raja Petra's blog Malaysia Today can tell you that this chap called monsterball made a fool of himself.Just go to the archives to get what I mean.He was full of praise of PM Badawi and UMNO, saying a lot of things that makes one's hair stand on end. He was what one would call a bodek ampu par excellence or in his own words, ball carrier.
Now he starts to attack the very people in UMNO/BN whose balls he used to carry, and in the same vein praise the very people whom he used to condemn!
If you could delete his nonsensical comments from your blog, it would make many people who want to see sound credible views better.
- 10. Rakyat Merana - April 29, 2008
Congratulations! To ALL Pakatan Rakyat Warriors! Is the beginning journey of the taking over of the New Government soon….Now is JUST the rehearsals time!!! To get the feel of it first!
ALL PR warriors…Get READY to HAMMER & EXPOSED those sinful practices by those UMNOputras-BN Punks!!! DON'T HOLD BACK & TEACH THEM THE LEARNS!!!
- 11. Computer Whiz - April 29, 2008
How cute.
- 12. monsterball - April 29, 2008
Did Anwar wear a one size too small songkok?
So used to see him without one. It looks like he purposely wore a one side too small….to look like a clown with songkok…giving out a message…to Malaysians….. with a smile..and the message is….
" Hi folks!! If I am PM…songkok is optional to muslims. Look….how idiotic I look with it!"
- 13. Suhaimi Bin Abdul Wahab - April 29, 2008
Oops…he he he
There goes my freedom of speech…
- 14. Muhammad Ali - April 29, 2008
Hope you dont miss this video
- 15. hasilox - April 29, 2008
Obviously now cannot pull her ears already….bcoz… they are hidden behind tudung. lol
- 18. sandyow - April 30, 2008
Pictures may paint a thousand words, but if it's all talk and no action, what different are these leaders compared to the others that already not doing their work before.
MPs, serve us well, no matter what party you're from. Work for the people to build up malaysia!
- 19. james - April 30, 2008
I agree with xyz's observations. Monsterball not only talks rubbish but uses vulgarities and obscenities as well. You should ban people from using vulgar and obscene language
- 20. nonis - May 2, 2008
Stop making fun of the songkok and the way Anwar wears it. It has got nothing to do with the topic on this blog. The one who is idiotic is you as your comment on Anwar shows
- 21. disturbed reader - May 3, 2008
monsterball maybe does live up to his name… u know….. big u know…. monsterball, pls shut up if u have nothing better to say and dont spam blogs with your obsceneties… and u may want to change your name to bebola gergasi…..
- 22. Daniel CWT - May 6, 2008
"The stars of the new Parliament session" – What the..? Ni Parlimen lah, bukan Academy Awards!
"To think – many years ago, I was tempted to pull Izzah's ears, because the (then) kiddo wanted me to buy her apple juice … minutes before we were about to board the plane." – Uih, masa ni belum jadi pemimpin lagi dah pandai buli dan mempergunakan orang? Apa nak buat…like father like dotter la kan..hehe…Tapi takpe, kalau muka cantik, buat perangai pun orang tetap suka.
Anyway selamat berjuang wahai pengikut-pengikut "Kerajaan Tiga Beranak – the PKR Version"!
Hey Suhaimi, pinjam you punya quote 🙂
- 23. rakyat - May 10, 2008
It is better for monsterball not to say anything at all than to spew rubbish making a fool of himself and exposing his ignorance to all and sundry


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September 22, 2010
Heart Healthy Skillet-Grilled Burritos
You'll LOVE this healthy alternative to full-fat burritos. Traditional burritos have refried beans made with lard. This recipe from Southern Living stuffs the burritos with corn and black beans instead.
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
- 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (11-oz.) can yellow corn with red and green bell peppers, drained
- 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded 2% reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
- Creamy Cilantro-Jalapeño Sauce
- 8 (8-inch) soft taco-size whole wheat flour tortillas, warmed
- Vegetable cooking spray
- Salsa
1. Toss together first 4 ingredients and 1/2 cup Creamy Cilantro-Jalapeño Sauce. Spread 3/4 cup chicken mixture just below center of each tortilla. Fold opposite sides of tortillas over filling, and roll up. Coat burritos with cooking spray.
2. Coat a hot griddle or nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook burritos, in batches, on hot griddle over medium heat, pressing gently with a spatula, 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve with salsa and remaining Creamy Cilantro-Jalapeño Sauce.
Please see the original burrito recipe including how to make the Sauce at the Southern Living website by clicking here: MyRecipes.
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Mmmmm. Can't wait to try em.
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After a large system update yesterday I cannot start OO any more.
Trying through the console gives:
/opt/openoffice4/program/soffice: Zeile 121: 3277 Speicherzugriffsfehler (Speicherabzug geschrieben) "$sd_prog/$sd_binary" "$@"
So I followed the workaround suggested by Len E. in the thread mentioned, but i am not sure, i've understood that well!
I downgraded the glibc* libraries from 2.22-4.9.1 (just updated yesterday) to the previous version 2.22-4.6.3, then I restarted the system. -> NO SUCCESS !!
In the mentioned Thread dacha wrote:
Please run it in a debugger and post the output, ie.:
$ gdb /path/to/soffice.bin
(gdb) run
You'll eventually get something like this:
Program received signal SIGSEGV, Segmentation fault.
[Switching to Thread 80d806400 (LWP 101000/soffice.bin)]
Type these:
(gdb) backtrace
(gdb) quit
and post the output.
How can I launch OO in a debugger? The OO install pack does contain no debug program.
Alternative: other possible solutions or suggestions?
Many thanks in advance for the any hint
OS: OpenSUSE Leap 42.2 (64 bit)
Desktop: KDE-Plasma 5.8.6 / KDE-Frameworks 5.26.0 / Qt 5.6.1


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Cancer Center Unlocking Pediatric Cancer Genome
Results highlight new targets for treatment in high-risk childhood leukemias
Albuquerque, NM – UNM Cancer Center researchers, including the Center's director and CEO, Cheryl Willman, M.D., have undertaken the largest pediatric cancer genome sequencing effort reported to date.
As described in a recent paper in the scientific journalBlood(prepublished online June 16), the researchers, part of the multi-institutional Children's Oncology Group, sequenced 120 genes in 187 samples of high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemias from children with the disease. The genes chosen for sequencing were selected strategically to include genes known to have altered expression in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and genes commonly mutated in other cancers.
And indeed, researchers found a high frequency of recurrent mutations in four key signaling pathways responsible for everything from cell growth, differentiation and survival to tumor suppression. Moreover, they discovered that these recurrent mutations vary markedly across different genetic subtypes of ALL (that is, distinct patterns of genes associated with the disease).
The team's findings both extend the range of genes known to mutate regularly in high-relapse forms of pediatric ALL and highlight important new therapeutic targets for certain groups of young patients with the disease.
ALL is the most common childhood cancer. Approximately 5,000 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with the disease each year, including about 45 New Mexican kids. Once a death sentence, pediatric ALL is now considered highly treatable, with five-year survival rates nearing 85 percent. Still, up to 20 percent of children treated for ALL will relapse, and these children are much less likely to ultimately survive the disease: post-relapse, five-year survival rates dip to just 30 percent. Better understanding what drives treatment resistance and promotes relapse is thus an urgent priority in ALL research.
The UNM Cancer Center's Cheryl Willman is one of three lead investigators on the present study and a co-author of the latestBloodpaper. She and Children's Oncology Group colleagues from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the University of Colorado are recipients of the National Cancer Institute's TARGET funding. TARGET, short for Therapeutically Applicable Research to Generate Effective Treatments, seeks to identify valid therapeutic targets in childhood cancers so that new, more effective treatments can be rapidly developed.
Willman and colleagues, part of a TARGET initiative focused on ALL, are using genomic approaches and high-throughput gene sequencing to identify new targets for treating pediatric ALL. It is out of this research that previous findings related to Native American genetic ancestry and ALL relapse risk emerged. In the current study, the research team is specifically investigating ALL cases that relapse within 36 months of diagnosis in an effort to better understand the genomic changes associated with treatment failure.
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Facebook's revenue continues to grow, but it grows at a slower pace every quarter. Compare this to Google or more recently, LinkedIn, whose revenue growth rate actually rose prior to going public. Investors pour their money into businesses they believe will continue to grow, so it will be interesting to see how Facebook shapes up with its IPO just on the horizon.


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Krampus (2015)
★★ / ★★★★
The opening credit sequence of "Krampus," a horror-comedy directed by Michael Dougherty, is right on target about what is fundamentally wrong about the holiday, must-have-it-all season these days, one cannot help but be very excited for the rest of the film. Not one word is uttered—aside from a classic Yuletide carol serving as the soundtrack—but the images are so vivid, so funny, one suspects that the material has many more tricks and social commentaries up its sleeve.
It is a disappointment, then, that the film does not deliver more on that front. Although the story involves an unhappy get-together between two families days before and during Christmas, one of the families is not spoiled and rotten enough as to create a strong enough polarity and create dramatic gravity off their rather unique situation. When the youngest son of Sarah (Toni Collette) and Tom (Adam Scott) named Max (Emjay Anthony) begins to lose faith in the spirit of Christmas, an ancient spirit called Krampus and his monstrous pals pay the household a visit. Each member of the family is taken and presumably killed.
What the picture does best is showcasing images that are not computer generated. While a number of CGI is utilized in the film—like a cloaked figure with hooves jumping from one roof after another and murderous gingerbread cookies—most curious and terrifying are real and tactile imagery such as a giant jack-in-the-box with a massive mouth and shark-like teeth and cloaked figures that are supposed to be dark elves who look like they came right off a Kubrick-inspired play. Humor can be found in these images.
This Joe Dante-inspired material ought to have focused more on the personalities and dynamics of the children. They have such an ordinary look about them that target audiences—pre-teens and young teenagers—are likely to find them accessible. However, because Max, his sister, and three cousins are not explored enough, especially having them relate or engage in conflict during scenes with no adults around, the message meant for the young generation about the value of retaining the spirit of giving during the holidays ends up rather off-target.
Written by Todd Casey, Michael Dougherty, and Zach Shields, "Krampus" offers more moments than is necessary for a horror film—or any genre—where characters simply sit around and exchange platitudes. Collette is arguably the one best able to break away from expressing frustration through ordinary dialogue because she tends to give her characters specific behaviors. Sarah might be saying something nice on the surface but notice how she rolls her eyes between certain pauses. We wonder if Sarah does such a thing out of habit because hosting Christmas in her home is just too much pressure or does she not really mean what she says?
The picture gets a marginal recommendation from me with significant reservation for reasons mentioned previously. In addition, in horror movies, even horror-comedies, I usually must walk away and remember at least three sequences that are so well-executed, it makes me want to revisit the material right away. Here, I was only able to remember two vividly: the chimney scene because it starts off quiet and then becomes chaotic mere seconds later and the giant jack-in-the-box scene that must be seen to be believed. And come to think of it, the animated flashback with Grandma (Krista Stadler) as a little girl is a lovely surprise, too.
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Dr. Noonan earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, and his pediatric orthopedic fellowship at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Fla.
Dr. Noonan's clinical specialties include all aspects of pediatric orthopedics, especially scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis and other pediatric spine deformities. Spinal techniques include spinal fusion, growing rods and titanium rib lengthening.
He is a member of many honorary societies, including the American Orthopaedic Association and the prestigious International Pediatric Orthopaedic Think Tank.
He is active in leadership positions within the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Noonan has been identified in many "Who's Who" lists of medical practitioners. In 2014, he was listed as one of the top 17 U.S. Pediatric Orthopaedists by "Orthopaedics Today."
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PubMed Articles
Kopriva J Awowale J Whiting P Livermore A Siy A Hetzel S Noonan K
Compartment Syndrome in Operatively Managed Pediatric Monteggia Fractures and Equivalents. J Pediatr Orthop . 2020 Sep;40(8):387-395
[PubMed ID: 32496461]
Hanna R Sharafinski M Patterson K Noonan KJ Sund S Schultz M Schroth MK Hetzel S Halanski MA
Is prophylactic formal fusion with implant revision necessary in non-ambulatory children with spinal muscular atrophy and growing rods who are no longer lengthened? Spine Deform . 2020 Jun;8(3):547-552
[PubMed ID: 32096140]
Kopriva JM Miller KJ Legare JM Noonan KJ
Trevor's disease of the distal radioulnar joint in two children with achondroplasia. Am J Med Genet A . 2020 May;182(5):1249-1254
[PubMed ID: 32112622]
Lins LAB Nechyporenko AV Halanski MA Hetzel SJ Noonan KJ
Does an intrathecal baclofen pump impact scoliosis progression and complicate posterior spine fusion in patients with cerebral palsy? Spine Deform . 2020 Feb;8(1):115-121
[PubMed ID: 31981152]
Dale KM Livermore A Hanna R Laham S Noonan KJ Haleanski M Long PJ
Is There a Connection Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Osteochondritis Dissecans? Iowa Orthop J . 2020;40(1):105-109
[PubMed ID: 32742216]
Nazareth A Gyorfi MJ Rethlefsen SA Wiseley B Noonan K Kay RM
Comparison of plate and screw constructs versus screws only for anterior distal femoral hemiepiphysiodesis in children. J Pediatr Orthop B . 2020 Jan;29(1):53-61
[PubMed ID: 31361704]
Samtani RG Bernatz JT Halanski MA Noonan KJ
Cervical Spine Injury Following Thoracic Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Cureus . 2019 Oct 5;11(10):e5840
[PubMed ID: 31754575]
Hughes M Dua K O'Hara NN Brighton BK Ganley TJ Hennrikus WL Herman MJ Hyman JE Lawrence JT Mehlman CT Noonan KJ Otsuka NY Schwend RM Shrader MW Smith BG Sponseller PD Abzug JM
Variation Among Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons When Treating Medial Epicondyle Fractures. J Pediatr Orthop . 2019 Sep;39(8):e592-e596
[PubMed ID: 31393295]
Shore BJ Miller PE Noonan KJ Bae DS
Predictability of Clinical Knowledge Through Mobile App-based Simulation for the Treatment of Pediatric Septic Arthritis: A Pilot Study. J Pediatr Orthop . 2018 Oct;38(9):e541-e545
[PubMed ID: 30036289]
Moua PK Nguyen CL Piotrowski DA Resch MJ Tabassum T Noonan K Nimunkar AJ
Surgical sponge blood salvage spinning device design and testing. J Med Eng Technol . 2018 Aug;42(6):426-434
[PubMed ID: 30657356]
Mitchell J Bishop A Feng Y Farley D Hetzel S Ploeg HL Nguyen J Noonan KJ
Residual Equinus After the Ponseti Method: An MRI-based 3-Dimensional Analysis. J Pediatr Orthop . 2018 May Jun;38(5):e271-e277
[PubMed ID: 29635261]
Steiner SRH Gendi K Halanski MA Noonan KJ
Efficiency and Safety: The Best Time to Valve a Plaster Cast. J Bone Joint Surg Am . 2018 Apr 18;100(8):e49
[PubMed ID: 29664854]
Allen H Davis KW Noonan K Endo Y Nguyen JC
Orthopaedic Fixation Devices Used in Children: A Radiologist's Guide. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol . 2018 Feb;22(1):12-24
[PubMed ID: 29409070]
Lenhart RL Youlo S Schroth MK Noonan KJ McCarthy J Mann D Hetzel S Sund SA Halanski MA
Radiographic and Respiratory Effects of Growing Rods in Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy. J Pediatr Orthop . 2017 Dec;37(8):e500-e504
[PubMed ID: 27636914]
Clement AE Vanderby R Jr Halanski MA Noonan KJ
Guided Growth Implant Failure is a Result of Cyclic Fatigue: Explant Analysis With Scanning Electron Microscopy. J Pediatr Orthop . 2017 Jan;37(1):e37-e42
[PubMed ID: 26523701]
Halanski MA Abrams S Lenhart R Leiferman E Kaiser T Pierce E Franklin RR Opel D Noonan KJ Crenshaw TD
Tendon transfer to unossified bone in a porcine model: potential implications for early tibialis anterior tendon transfers in children with clubfeet. J Child Orthop . 2016 Dec;10(6):705-714
[PubMed ID: 27900541]
Dietz FR Noonan K
Treatment of Clubfoot Using the Ponseti Method. JBJS Essent Surg Tech . 2016 Sep 28;6(3):e28
[PubMed ID: 30233921]
Stork NC Lenhart RL Nemeth BA Noonan KJ Halanski MA
To Cast, to Saw, and Not to Injure: Can Safety Strips Decrease Cast Saw Injuries? Clin Orthop Relat Res . 2016 Jul;474(7):1543-52
[PubMed ID: 26847455]
O'Halloran CP Halanski MA Nemeth BA Zimmermann CC Noonan KJ
Can Radiographs Predict Outcome in Patients With Idiopathic Clubfeet Treated With the Ponseti Method? J Pediatr Orthop . 2015 Oct-Nov;35(7):734-8
[PubMed ID: 25393569]
Nemeth BA Montero RJ Halanski MA Noonan KJ
Epidural Baclofen for the Management of Postoperative Pain in Children With Cerebral Palsy. J Pediatr Orthop . 2015 Sep;35(6):571-5
[PubMed ID: 26251959]


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Louis Prima (December 7, 1910 – August 24, 1978)[1] was an American singer, actor, songwriter, and trumpeter. Prima rode the musical trends of his time, starting with his seven-piece New Orleans style jazz band in the late 1920s, then leading a swing combo in the 1930s, a big band in the 1940s, a Vegas lounge act in the 1950s, and a pop-rock band in the 1960s.
Prima was from a musical family in New Orleans. His father, Anthony Prima, was the son of Leonardo Di Prima, a Sicilian immigrant from Salaparuta, while his mother, Angelina Caravella, had immigrated from Ustica as a baby.[2]
Prima was the second child of Angelina Caravella and Anthony Prima. His older brother, Leon, was born in 1907. He had two younger sisters: Elizabeth and Marguerite. Marguerite died when she was three years old. Leon, Louis, and Elizabeth were all baptized at St. Ann's Parish. They lived in a house at 1812 St. Peter Street in New Orleans, which was mainly populated by Italians, Arabs, Jews and African Americans.[3]
Prima's mother, Angelina, was a first-generation Italian American in New Orleans. She made sure that each child played an instrument. Prima was assigned the violin and started out playing at St. Ann's Parish.[3] He became interested in jazz when he heard black musicians, including Louis Armstrong. Clubs such as Matranga's, Joe Segrettas, Tonti's Social Club, and Lala's Big 25 were all owned and operated by Italians but allowed Blacks and Italians to play.[3]
According to author Garry Boulard in his book Louis Prima, Prima paid attention to the music coming from clubs and watched his older brother Leon play the cornet.[3] Once Leon caught a break in Texas for a summer, Prima practiced continuously on his worn-down cornet. It was also beneficial that his mother was with Leon, so he could play as he wished. He formed a band in 1924 with his childhood friends Irving Fazola (clarinet) and Johnny Viviano (drums).[3]
Prima attended Jesuit High School but transferred to Warren Easton High in the fall of 1926.[3] At Warren Easton, he played with the "Eastonites", the school band. In 1927, he played with Frank Federico and played in "The Whip", which was a run down French Quarter Club. By the spring of 1928, Prima decided he would drop out at Warren Easton and become a professional musician.[3]
After dropping out of high school, Prima had a few unsuccessful gigs, including when he joined the Ellis Stratako Orchestra in 1929.[3] Prima, Federico and saxophonist Dave Winstein drove to Florida for a gig but no one showed up. They made it to a relative's house, where they were given money for gas and a meal. Prima did not give up. He joined Joseph Cherniavsky's Orchestra in 1929 at Jefferson Parish.[3] He got a temporary job playing on Steamship Capital that docked on Canal Street.[3]
Although the Steamship Capital did not provide him with a break, he met his first wife Louise Polizzi. They married on June 25, 1929.[3] From 1931 to 1932 Prima occupied his time by performing in the Avalon Club owned by his brother Leon. His first break was when Lou Forbes hired him for daily afternoon and early evening shows at The Saenger.[3]
New York was an attraction for hungry musicians during the Great Depression. It posed numerous risks, but all of the best artists in the nation made it in New York if not anywhere else. Guy Lombardo met Prima while he was performing at club Shim Sham during the Mardi Gras season of 1934.[3]
Prima's first gig in New York was supposed to be at a club called Leon and Eddie's, located on 33 West 52nd street. Eddie Davis, one of the owners of the club, did not hire Prima because he thought he was a negro.[3]
In September 1934, Prima began recording for the Brunswick label.[3] He recorded "That's Where the South Begins", "Long About Midnight", "Jamaica Shout", and "Star Dust".[3] Prima and his New Orleans Gang was a band that consisted of five musicians. Frank Pinero was the pianist, Jack Ryan played bass, Garrett McAdams played guitar, while Pee Wee Russell played clarinet.[3] The band had their first performance at a club called the "Famous Door" owned and operated by Jack Colt.[3] Prima's recordings from 1935 were a combination of Dixieland and swing.[3]
In May 1935, Prima and Russell recorded "The Lady in Red", a national jukebox hit. They also recorded "Chinatown", "Chasing Shadows" and "Gypsy Tea Room".[3] Martha Raye also played a role in Prima's professional and personal life. She was a comedienne with potential to become a singer. The two featured a show at the club that granted Prima his first national debut on "The Fleischman Hour".[3] In March 1936 Prima recorded "Sing Sing Sing", which subsequently became a hit for Benny Goodman.
Prima moved to California to get away from that lifestyle and expand his music. During this time there was a movement for big bands and orchestras. Prima hired Louis Masinter on the string bass, a New Orleans native. He also fired McAdams so that he could have Frank Federico, his childhood friend, play the guitar.[3]
With all of his success, his marriage back in New Orleans had already failed. Louise and Prima were divorced in 1936 because Prima was found cheating on Louise back in 1933, in the French Quarter.[3] A few months later, he was involved in a new fling with Alma Ross, an actress.[3]
Prima and Ross were quite serious and after only a few months together he asked her to marry him while he started his tour out in the Midwest. The couple faced problems in Wisconsin and Chicago because they did not meet the marital requirements. Guy Lombardo helped them out by arranging a place in South Bend, Indiana. They wed on July 25, 1936.[3] The couple had a few problems; one of the worst was that Louis denied much about his past. He never confessed to Alma that he had a daughter until she found out from a tax return.[3] Prima also pushed Ross into signing with Paramount in 1937. He continued to travel along the East Coast with his band.
Prima struggled to upgrade to big band style. It was not supported by his mentors in New York or Los Angeles. With the help of Guy Lombardo he traveled to Chicago to promote his new format at the Blackhawk in October 1936.[3] The new format was not successful. The show did not bring out Prima's performance ability, and the music sounded "overly rehearsed". He lost money and did not pay some of his musicians.[3]
In 1937, Prima and his smaller gang (Federico, Masinter, Pinero, and Meyer Weinberg on clarinet) returned to the Famous Door in New York to perform.[3] He also appeared at Billy Rose's Casa Mañana club in May 1938.[3] He racked up about a quarter million dollars throughout seven weeks at Casa Mañana.[3] He was booked by William Morris Agency in late 1938. This entailed traveling throughout the east coast. Stops were made in Boston, New York, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Miami Beach, New Orleans, and St. Louis.[3] These trips were sometimes made in the course of one night of driving. The crew always traveled by car, since it was the cheapest option.[3]
When World War II came around, many men were drafted. Prima was not fit for military service because of a knee injury, so he could continue performing.[3] In 1939 he was under contract to appear in black theatres in New York, Baltimore, Boston and Washington D.C.. It turns out that Mrs. Roosevelt attended his performance in D.C., and formally invited him to the President's birthday celebration.[3] He was in pictures with the president and political powers of the country, which ultimately boosted his publicity.
By the mid-1940s, Prima was experiencing great success. People were purchasing tickets early in the morning for shows later on that evening. Despite the anti-Italian feeling during the war Prima continued to record Italian songs, the most famous "Angelina", named after his mother. Others included "Please No Squeeza Da Banana", "Bacci Galupe (Made Love on the Stoop)", and "Felicia No Capricia."[3]
He performed the Italian songs at the Strand Theatre in New York. He brought in $440,000 in six weeks.[3] In Detroit he could bring in about $38,000 for an afternoon performance. With all of this success, he decided to go back to Chicago to prove himself. He sold out the "Panther Room" and reinvented himself in the windy city.[3]
Prima had some big hits in the summer of 1945 including, "My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time" and "Bell-Bottom Trousers".[3] As his career was growing even more, his marriage with Alma had ultimately failed. They got a divorce when she discovered he had been cheating on her with Jean Harlow, another actress.[3] Alma was supposed to receive $15,000 a year or 7.5% of his earnings. Prima ignored the payments until they piled up to about $60,000, which forced him to write a settlement check of $45,000 plus $250 per week.[3]
He quickly met a new wife, Tracelene Barrett, who was Prima's secretary.[3] She was a sweet and simple girl and he intended to keep her that way when they got married. She would manage his spending at the race track. He bought a horse and named it Tracelene II.[3]
With the end of the war, the music industry changed. Most couples were getting married and moving out of the city. Most of the big bands were diminishing, but Prima was able to resist for a few months. In 1947 he played more jazzy versions of music. Under the new contract with RCA Victor, he recorded "Civilization," "You Can't Tell the Depth of the Well," "Say it with a Slap," "Valencia," and "My Flame Went Out Last Night."[3] A few months later in November he recorded "Thousand Islands," "Mean To Me," and "Tutti Frutti Pizzicato."[3] In 1948 Prima and Barrett had a baby girl.[3] He continued to work in the northeast, but cut back his orchestra.
To the record companies and big corporations, Prima showed little sympathy and was defiant in settling for an adequate salary.[3] For instance, [3] He had further disputes with Strand Theatre in New York and Majestic Records. He also did not allow a former songwriter to advertise herself as "formerly featured with Louis Prima's orchestra".[3]
To his family, friends, and fans Prima was a much different person. He was very patient with fans and always autographed or took pictures with them. He also became a fatherly figure for Barbara Belle, a songwriter and secretary for Prima.[3]
He shopped at expensive clothing stores and wore top brand suits. Along with clothing, he spent much of his extra money on horses. He enjoyed gambling because it relaxed him.[3] He had invested six figures in the horses and all seven of them were housed in Aqueduct, New York. Riding was one of the things that relaxed him the most outside of his busy performing life. He knew each of his horses well and read about training.[3] Another hobby was boating. He purchased a boat for his third wife Tracelene Barrett for their honeymoon in the Hudson River.[3]
Keely Smith was seventeen when Prima met her. Her hometown was Norfolk, Virginia. In August 1948, she made a point to stop by the Surf Club in Virginia Beach to visit him. To her surprise, he was looking for a new female vocalist to replace Lily Ann Carol. Keely had a bathing suit on and was not allowed into the club until she had proper attire on. Luckily, someone was able to lend her some acceptable clothing and she auditioned. She landed the part and travelled with the band.[3]
Prima signed with Columbia Records in the fall of 1951 to keep up with the rapid changes in the marketing industry.[3] Throughout the sixteen-month contract his top hits consisted of "Chop Suey, Chow Mein," "Ooh-Dahdily-Dah," and "Chili Sauce".[3] To manage his expenses, he had to drop his big band and play in low-grade clubs to support his horses. On top of it all, he divorced his third wife Tracelene on June 18, 1953.[3] Less than a month later he married Keely. She was open to criticism and he wanted to make her a star.[3] He had to find the style that fit her correctly, especially since rock and roll was emerging. Prima was not against rock'n'roll like some other artists, such as Frank Sinatra and Jackie Gleason.[3] He accepted that the kids had "an instinct for the kind of music that's fun to listen to and dance to."[3]
In 1954 Prima was offered to stay at The Sahara in Las Vegas to open his new act with Keely Smith.[3] He called up New Orleans saxophonist, Sam Butera. With Butera came his background musicians, "The Witnesses".[3] They were talented musicians who Prima tweaked to his liking. The act was a hit, and ultimately led Prima to sign with Capitol Records in 1955.[3]
He released his first album with Capitol Records, The Wildest!, in September 1956.[3] Some of the popular songs include his medley of "Just a Gigolo" and "I Ain't Got Nobody".[3] In 1957, they released The Call of the Wildest. Keely worked with other artists to release the album I Wish You Love, and received a Grammy in 1958.[3] Keely also received a Playboy Jazz Award in 1959. She got a number one female vocalist reward in 58/59 from Billboard and Variety.[3] The duo also redid "Old Black Magic", which was a top 40 hit for two months. It earned the duo a Grammy. The couple also had two daughters together.[3]
Prima decided to relocate his acts to the Desert Inn because he would take in $3 million for producing 12 weeks worth of acts a year for five years.[3]
In 1959, Prima signed with Dot Records and they produced 8 albums.[3] The top albums were Wonderland By Night and On Stage in 1961.[3] The couple was constantly performing and it affected their marriage. To attempt relaxation, the couple set out on a trip on the Atlantic coast, but ended up grounded in the Intracoastal Waterway until rescued by the Coast Guard.[3]
In January 1961, Prima was invited by Frank Sinatra to perform in the Inaugural Gala for President John F. Kennedy[3] They played "Old Black Magic". The constant performances and Prima's sometimes flirtatious actions were too much for Smith. After finishing up their contract at the Desert Inn, she filed for divorce at the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court of Nevada in Las Vegas.[3]
After Keely was out of his life and his performances, Prima tried to prove that he did not need her. In the New York Post, there was a suggestion that Keely should rejoin for an act in New York's Basin Street East nightclub. Prima said, "I have no desire whatsoever to have any dealings with Keely Smith under any conditions. ... There is nothing in the world or no one that could ever make me accept this woman in our act."[3]
Prima's father died in 1961, the same year as the divorce with Keely.[3] His mother died in the winter of 1965, for which he partly blamed Keely.[3]
In 1962 he tried to form his own recording company called "Prima One Records."[3] He tried to fill Keely's spot with Gia Maione, a waitress who was 21 years old. He did his best to make her famous by producing her first album "This Is … Gia." It was funded entirely by him, and it was not successful.[3] With Gia, Prima had a daughter and his only son Louis Prima, Jr. He was also in the middle of making appearances in Las Vegas and promoting the film "Twist All Night."[3]
In 1967 Prima landed a role in Walt Disney's animated feature The Jungle Book, as the raucous orangutan King Louie. He performed the hit song "I Wanna Be Like You" on the soundtrack, leading to the recording of two albums with Phil Harris: The Jungle Book and More Jungle Book, and also covering MC duties and singing the theme song Winnie the Pooh, for the 1967 album entitled, Happy Birthday Winnie the Pooh, all of these on Disneyland Records. He can also be heard on the soundtrack of another cartoon feature, The Man Called Flintstone.
One of Prima's final television appearances included him as a mystery guest on the syndicated version of What's My Line? in 1970.
Prima suffered a heart attack in 1973. In 1975, following headaches and episodes of memory loss, he sought medical attention, and found out he had a brain stem tumor. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and went into a coma following surgery to remove the tumor. He never recovered, and died three years later, in 1978, having been moved back to New Orleans. He was buried in Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans. His gray marble crypt is topped by a figure of Gabriel, the trumpeter-angel, sculpted in 1997 by Russian-born sculptor Alexei Kazantsev. The inscription on the crypt's door quotes the lyrics from one of his hits: "When the end comes, I know, they'll all say 'just a gigolo' as life goes on without me. Lovingly, your little family..."[1]
On July 25, 2010 Prima received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame's 50th anniversary on the year of his 100th birthday.[4]
With Sam Butera and The Witnesses:
New York City, Long Island, Albany, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Tulane University, Louisiana, New Orleans metropolitan area, French Quarter, Hurricane Katrina
Illinois, Chicago metropolitan area, University of Chicago, Millennium Park, New York City
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Charlotte Graham
Utua te kino ki te pai
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This painted series 'Hōmai te waiora ki ahau - Towards Māori health and well-being' captures an important moment in the art practice of Charlotte Graham. Issues relating to our collective health and well-being are central concerns that Graham has long been passionate about and explored in her practice. In recycling second-hand domestic mirror boards Graham's installation that is both a bold commentary about our own personal mental health and well-being but also a cautionary statement about the well-being of the natural environment. As a personification of Papatuanuku-mother earth and the nurturer of all- Graham recalls the Māori world view and creation narrative to comment about our care and nurture of the land and its resources. In Graham's work manu (birds) act as mediators bringing forth messages to heed and echoing learnings for the future.
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- Utua te kino ki te pai
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- 2012
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- acrylic, glue and shell on recycled mirror board
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- 460 x 760 x 20 mm
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- New Zealand Art
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- Not on display
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VR: The Advertising Medium of the Future.
Virtual reality is scarcely more than an expensive toy today, but advertisers are already salivating over the possibilities of reaching people with commercial messages while they're immersed in their Oculus Rift headset.
That also sounds like an excellent way for a brand to annoy potential customers. Then again, that possibility has never scared them off before. So it's no surprise that marketers are already plotting ways to insert themselves into what Oculus owner and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has called the next great communications medium.
During a panel at the industry conference ad:tech in San Francisco Tuesday, several marketers, agencies, and publishers suggested that virtual reality–along with its cousin augmented reality, in which information and images are overlaid on the real world through smartphones or Google GOOGL -2.97% Glass-style devices–may be closer than we realize to be the next great advertising medium as well.
"We've identified virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality as a new frontier for our clients," said panel moderator Marc Simons, cofounder of marketing strategy agency Giant Spoon. "This is the reality. When these devices start reaching a massive audience, we need to start preparing for it."
In a way, they already have reached a mass audience. Some 1.8 billion virtual reality devices are already out in the wild, said Craig Dalton, CEO of DODOcase. They're called smartphones. DODOcase makes Google's Cardboard VR viewer and other devices that allow people to insert a smartphone in a cheap stereoscopic cardboard box.
That means that nearly anyone can experience a crude but nonetheless effective version of the much more expensive and not yet commercially available Oculus Rift headset. "It's designed around snackable experiences on the device you already own," Dalton said. Although the cases retail for $25, he expects brands to give them away–indeed, the company has already created some 80 branded versions.
And advertisers are already dipping their toes in the virtual water. The denim designer 7 For All Mankind and Elle magazine recently did a fashion layout that included a virtual reality component filmed by the VR technology firm Jaunt, which was released for VR headsets. Likewise, the animation studio ReelFX, creator of last year's animated feature The Book of Life, is already filming commercials with a 360-degree camera rig intended for VR headsets, said Dan Ferguson, ReelFX's director of digital interactive.
Beyond strictly ads, marketers are starting to create more immersive VR shopping experiences. "Right now, e-commerce is extremely flat," said Valerie Carlson, executive creative director of the digital agency SapientNitro. "Virtual reality is a true experience. We can create roles that go beyond the physical aisle." She said the agency is coming up with prototypes that it will present at the Cannes Lions Innovation festival in late June.
Actually, the Samsung Gear VR device is already there, Ferguson pointed out, because you get entered into a VR shopping experience right away, though he thinks there's a lot more work to do in order to get beyond merely recreated physical stores in VR. "I don't want to take you to a place you can already go to," he said. "It's about taking you to a place you can't go or can't experience in the physical world."
Still, when it comes to ads, there's still that annoyance factor. But even a publisher as traditional as Gannett GCI +2.03% is coming up with ways to fit commercial messages into the new medium. Gannett Digital recently took readers to the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Vail, Colo., giving Oculus Rift users (mostly software developers for now) the ability to tour the mountain and see skiers in 360-degree glory, as shown in the video above.
As part of that, said Mitch Gelman, VP of product for Gannett Digital, "we're creating native ad opportunities within the VR." For instance, you could drive a virtual Audi to get to Beaver Creek where the Audi-sponsored event took place, perusing information about Audi cars along the way. "It is a perception changer for us, a newspaper company, and a perception changer for any advertiser that wants to associate with a new frontier in media," he said.
VR: The Advertising Medium of the Future


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Swimming pool:
Next to the campsite is an outdoor swimming pool. Our guests always have free access.
The pool has three different baths for different age groups.
The swimming pool is not heated and is open from about Ascension until the end of August.
Swimming lakes:
Blue lake:
The "Blue Lake" is Drenthe's most beautiful recreation pool and is 1500 M from the Reeënwissel. The puddle is managed by Nature Monuments.
To access the "Blue Lake" you need to buy a ticket.
The Canadian lake, also known as Aekingermeer, is located in the Drents-Friese Wold on the Canadian road between Appelscha and Wateren. It is a very deep and very clean swimming pool. Within walking distance is a kiosk.
You can walk beautifully through the Aekingerzand, a heath and dust sandy area. The P Place is on the Canadian Road 100 meters away. Dogs are not allowed during the summer period.


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puzzle out (something)
To determine, clarify, or realize something through careful thought or consideration. They're still puzzling out how to get the system back online without losing any data. It took me a while, but I think I was able to puzzle out the solution to this riddle.
puzzle something out
to figure something out. It took me a while to puzzle it out. I can't puzzle out the meaning of this argument.
puzzle out
Clarify or solve something, as in It took him a while to puzzle out the significance of the statement. [Late 1700s]
puzzle out
To come to a conclusion or find an answer, especially as the result of a careful thought process: I puzzled out the identity of the murderer before finishing the novel. The answer escaped me at first, but I finally puzzled the problem out.


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Rural Education Today
by Francis S. Chase & John E. Baker - 1952
The purpose of this chapter is to present an objective overview of the educational facilities, programs, and opportunities existing today in rural areas of the United States. There are many obstacles to the realization of this purpose. In the first place, data on many aspects of education in rural areas are not available; and many that are now available do not represent current conditions. In the second place, the diversity of provisions for education in rural areas is so great as to defy easy classification or description. Moreover, the point of view adopted will largely determine the kind of picture of rural education that emerges from the best statistical data and descriptive material that can be assembled. Thus, the provisions for rural education may appear to be relatively good, inadequate, or meager, depending upon whether the comparison is made with the past, with the educational needs of people in rural areas, or with optimal educational facilities.
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Sometimes I want to say that something about mass transit drives conservatives batty. Other times I want to say that the conservative discourse about mass transit simply illustrates the fact that it's an ideology driven by inchoate resentments rather than any ideas about policy or the role of government. Either way, this error-ridden paragraph from Rich Lowry and Ramesh Ponnuru, two of the movement's shining starts, underscores the point:
The Left's search for a foreign template to graft onto America grew more desperate. Why couldn't we be more like them — like the French, like the Swedes, like the Danes? Like any people with a larger and busier government overawing the private sector and civil society? You can see it in Sicko, wherein Michael Moore extols the British national health-care system, the French way of life, and even the munificence of Cuba; you can hear it in all the admonitions from left-wing commentators that every other advanced society has government child care, or gun control, or mass transit, or whatever socialistic program or other infringement on our liberty we have had the wisdom to reject for decades.
Matthew Schmitz ably handles the allegation that mass transit is a "socialistic program" or "infringement on our liberty" by asking compared to what?
Presumably they think this because mass transit is built and administered by the government and supported, quite often, by taxes. But the exact same thing is true of highways. Would Lowry and Ponnuru denounce the Interestate system as socialistic on the same grounds?
But of course they have nothing to say about genuine infringements of liberty like minimum parking requirements, maximum lot occupancy rules, building height limits, prohibitions on accessory dwellings, etc. that are mainstays of America's centrally planned suburbs. That's because to them what really matters isn't socialism or liberty (certainly nobody who cares about liberty could be as enthusiastic about torture as National Review writers are) but Americanness. Even here, though, their critique falls badly flat. The world's largest subway systems are in Japan and South Korea — not socialistic Europe — followed by New York City right here in the United States. Multiple-unit train control was invented in Chicago, as part of the world's first electrically driven railway. I believe that all of the world's 24-hour rapid transit systems (NYC Subway, Chicago L, NY-NJ PATH) are in the United States of America.
But here the problem is that merely being located in the United States of America isn't good enough to pass the inane identity politics litmus tests of the contemporary right — New York City isn't America (except for purposes of exploiting 9/11 on behalf of torture and aggressive war) nor are Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, DC, etc "really" American. So therefore mass transit is un-American and therefore it's socialist, so it follows that anyone who wants to build mass transit is doing so out of socialistic hatred for the United States.


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American model Vanessa Moody, after A Show, Paris, September 2015.
Monday, 18 April 2016
Paris Fashion Week SS 2016....Vanessa
Posted by Vanessa Jackman at 19:30
Labels: center part, centre part, denim shirt, hair inspiration, make-up inspiration, Paris Fashion Week SS 2016, Paris street style, Vanessa Moody
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- Anonymous19 April 2016 at 16:06
Just curious...Were you shooting during F/W 16 shows ?ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Anon! No, I took a season out :)Delete
- Anonymous19 April 2016 at 22:58
Thanks for the reply :)Delete
No wonder!You been doing it for how long, 6-7 years? Things get less exciting...
Enjoying all your current pics anyway!
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Introducing the ultimate practical yet elegant black flat, adorned with a striking yellow snake jasper stone that will beautifully accent everything from office tailoring to fluid dresses. Every element of the Siena shoe is considered; from the flattering 25mm heel height to ensure your foot is not completely flat, to the gel insert at the heel and foam padding at the toe for the most comfortable fit. Youll reach for the Siena time and time again.shoes flats
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