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5 Tips to Make Your Car Graphics Last
Car wraps are increasingly becoming a popular choice for changing your vehicle's appearance. They do not only make your car stand out from the rest on the road, they also protect it against natural hazards, keeping the original paint job pristine for years. The expected performance life of a quality vinyl wrap ranges between 5 and 7 years. Performance life refers to the time a car wrap looks good and stay adhered to the car. But, how can you make your car graphics last longer?
Here are five tips you should consider to make your vehicle graphics last:
- Use the right material. There are various kinds of vinyl in the market – from cheap to expensive. If you are looking to change your vinyl graphics in a year, the cheaper version may be suitable. For the best conformability at installation and longest durability, high quality vinyl should be used.
- Prepare your car's surface. One of the most crucial steps of the installation process is preparing the vehicle's surface. If your car has wax or polish, the vinyl will stick to it instead of the car. Use a degreaser, such as soap or rubbing alcohol, to clean the surface of your vehicle before wrapping it.
- Keep it clean. The sun is not only the enemy of vinyl. Dirt and pollution also affects the wrap. Car wraps and graphics in hotter climates have a rougher life, but dirt build up and pollution fallout also have negative effects on your graphics. Corrosive pollution settling on your car and mixing with the morning dew can cause a rust-like effect on your wrap's lamination. To avoid this, keep your car clean by washing it regularly.
As technology advances, the quality of the materials also keeps getting better and better. To install and warrant your vinyl graphics for up to 7 years, be aware of the environmental issues that can degrade the performance life of your vinyl wrap.
- Wax it. Are you using a gloss vinyl wrap? If you are, then you should wax it. Wax it by hand, so you don't snag an edge. Both your paint and your graphics will surely thank you for adding a little protection. For matte finish vinyl, waxing may produce a less desirable result depending on the color. In this case, a spray detailer may be used instead.
- Avoid pressure washers. Drive-thru car washes and pressure washers are not good for your car graphics. Instead, take your car to a hand car wash. You can also hand wash it yourself using soap and water.
Getting a car wrap has a number of benefits compared to a paint job. However without proper care, it will not have lasting results. If you want to enjoy a couple extra years of good looking graphics, you should use the right vinyl ready designs and prepare your car's surface before car wrap installation. Also, keep your car clean after the installation. Wax it and, remember, avoid pressure washers. These five tips will help make your graphics last longer.


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Onto episode 3 of season 6 What Kate Does.
In this edition Scott and Elton run through the many scenes of this Kate-centric episode, dive into the Temple to find out what Dogan was doing to Sayid, why don't the Temple Others like Miles and, in the flash-sideways, we get to see a familiar face in hospital.
Look for an episode from us next and every weekend, and PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, Elton is watching from the UK and usually won't see the episodes until a few days after the US airing. We hope to make it through Season 6 spoiler-free, so we ask that you consider that when tweeting, emailing, or posting on this site.
Thanks for listening.
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Have you ever snapped a picture of a flower or bird that you've never seen before and wished you had a simple and fast way to identify it? If so, you'll want to check out the new Image Identification Project website created by Stephen Wolfram that makes identifying images an absolute snap.
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Identifying images with the Identification Project is delightfully simple: You just drag and drop your photo onto the page, give it a couple of seconds and it will tell you what the image is.
We found that there are limits to what Wolfram's technology can do, however: It's not good at identifying individual people, so don't update pictures of movie stars and expect it to tell you who they are. It also doesn't do well with "artsy" photos, so if there's a closeup picture of a guitar that focuses mostly on its neck and frets, for instance, the website will have a tough time identifying it.
That said, when we showed it clear pictures of flowers from our home gardens, we found it was more than up to the task of correctly identifying plants. We've also found it does well for identifying different kinds of animals, including different breeds of cats and dogs.
If you'd like to read more about how Wolfgram and his team conceived and developed the technology behind this awesome website, check out his full blog post on it by clicking here.


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Izzy Torio '21 returned to Andover Girls Track & Field for the second straight year after first beginning the sport in sixth grade. At Andover, Torio typically runs distance events, such as the 400-Meter Dash, the 4×400-Meter Dash, and the 800-Meter dash. In addition to her speed, Torio is also a supportive teammate who works hard to encourage her teammates, according to Alex Fung '21.
Fung said, "Izzy is a really great teammate to everyone. I always hear her cheering on others, and she keeps things positive even when we aren't doing well as a team."
For her versatility and positivity, Torio has received this week's title of The Phillipian's Athlete of the Week.
Why did you start track?
I actually wanted to play tennis originally that spring, but [my middle school, Pike], wouldn't allow any sixth graders to play tennis, so my friends convinced me to sign up for the track team. Honestly, it's the best decision I have ever made.
Do you consider running a part of your life, or just more as a sport?
I've always just ran for fun. I actually didn't do track my [Junior] spring here. I kind of took a break and came back to it, so it hasn't as big a part of my life.
If you could enter into the world of any movie, and be the main character, what would it be?
Probably one of the Disney movies. Maybe Mulan, that would be really cool. I feel like it would be so fun being with all the other characters too.
Who has influenced you the most in track?
Definitely my middle school coach at Pike. He really motivated me to just give it my all.
What's your favorite thing about the team here?
My favorite thing is the sense of sportsmanship that everyone has, the respect that everybody has for each other. No matter what event you do, whether you're really good at it, or just new to track, everybody is so nice and welcoming, and they always cheer you on. I think that the team spirit is really great.
What do you do when there is bad weather?
We run through all bad weather. It was pouring rain the other day, and we still did all our normal track workout outside. We practice through all types of weather.
Do you like long distance or short distance better?
I've always been more of a long distance person, but I haven't really had much experience with short distance. I would be open to trying it though!
What is the hardest part of the 400-Meter Dash for you?
The hardest part of the [400-Meter Dash] for me is probably the last leg, especially going into the last turn because that is when you start to lose steam. You start to get tired and you have to mentally sort of push through that barrier. The last 150 [meters] is also really challenging just trying to get through it physically.
Do you have a favorite lane to race in?
I like one of the middle lanes, because if you start too far back you have to catch up, and if you start too far ahead you feel sort of on the outside.
Do you have a certain routine before races?
I usually just try to get a lot of sleep and drink a lot of water the night before, and then I take a few deep breaths before the race to try to calm down a bit.
What is your most played song currently?
Probably "Hope" by the Chainsmokers. I'm into more upbeat music, so something just like that.
How do you see running impacting the rest of your life?
It's something that I want to continue doing for the rest of my life , whether it's competitively or just to stay in shape and have fun. I think it's a really important skill, and I hope it's something that I will be able to do for a very long time.
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Volatile Organic Compounds
Volatile Organic Compounds or VOCs are pollutants emitted as gases in the atmosphere. Its sources can be solid or liquid with short- and long-term adverse health effects. The most known VOCs are Formaldehyde, Benzene, and Toluene. Concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors than outdoors. The US Environmental Protection Agency reports that they are 2-5 times higher indoors and can stay in the air long after initial exposure. The measurement is the mass of a chemical per unit volume. In regards to the home, this unit is Cubic Meters (M3). This concentration measurement is given in ppb (part per billion). The World Health Organization provides guidelines regarding the different VOCs concentration with thresholds for households. Sources of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) can be found in paints, glue, varnish, solvents, home and laundry cleaning products, DYI material, cleansers and disinfectants, repellents, air fresheners, scented candles, varnishes, cosmetic products, dry-cleaned clothing, furniture, etc. All of these products can release organic compounds while you are using them and while they are stored in a process known as off gassing. Some of the most common health effects of VOCs are dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, rashes, respiratory and throat irritation (nasal congestion, persistent cough), eye irritation, lethargy, fatigue and increased angina in persons with coronary heart disease. Some of them have been declared group 1 carcinogenic to humans, so they are as dangerous as asbestos or cigarette smoke.
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With time and the evolution of the sports, swimming has become a fundamental pillar around the world, it is one of the biggest sports that are currently practiced and also has been included in the Olympic Games, as it has earned great respect within these activities. Swimming is also characterized by having ample health benefits and being very competitive.
Because of the lack of knowledge about swimming, it is not one of the bettors' favorites around the world. In spite of this, swimming continues to have a high flow of money among all its competitors. Here are some tips for all those interested in getting started on swimming betting.
The most important events in the swimming world are the Olympic Games, the World Championships and the European Championships. These tournaments are the most popular, so most of the money is directed towards these competitions.
Hence if you want to make money you should bet, at least, in the Olympics because it is much more famous and more recognized internationally, so it has a larger margin of profit.
Popular Bets
The most popular bet among bettors is simply on the winner of the swimming competition, one of the most basic bets that exist in the sport, which is what makes it so popular. On the other hand, most people try to bet on other less famous swimmers, not on favorites to win the competition. This is due to the fact that they have the highest profit margin.
Another type of bet is the one you place on which Olympic swimmer will be among the first 3 places of the global classification. It's a little easier but offers less revenue through the circuit, so it is not advisable if you are an expert gambler. Nevertheless, it's very useful for people who just start in the world of swimming betting, as it's great practice.
Know the Swimmer
The last thing to remember is that all the information you can get about the tournament and its participants will always be very useful at the time of making the bet. It is crucial to keep track of the swimmer's personal life to find out at what point in their career they are.
Also to understand what his current target might be, though admittedly most will do everything possible to get the Olympic medal.
We can conclude saying that swimming offers many benefits in the field of betting, and it's a certain simple sport, capable to awaken the deepest emotions in observers as it has a very competitive element for everyone. Its simplicity and speed of race make it one of the favorite sports in the world. You could be the next big winner!


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Click here to access a PDF of the Next Generation Infographic
Baby Boomers are long-standing business owners.
The Baby Boomer generation has held most of the high-level positions in organizations for decades. However, as this generation (born between 1946-1962) is reaching retirement, more leadership roles will become available for the next generation to fill.
With the adoption of technology and digital transformations continuing to escalate, advancing digital-savvy leaders has become a key business initiative. As Millennials were the first generation born into the digital world, those beginning to take leadership roles have opened up endless opportunities for businesses.
Millennials will be the leaders of tomorrow.
In today's digitally obsessed world, Millennials are more equipped to drive technological success than any other generation. Being able to access the world digitally, Millennials are accustomed to high demand. Their "I expect what I want, when I want it, at the click of a button" mentality translates to passion and drive and presents businesses with significant opportunities.
78 percent of Millennial business leaders report that they actively seek out new technology to help manage their business and incorporate digital elements across all facets of their operation. SmallBizDaily
The demographics in the workplace are changing rapidly. Organizations are racing to adapt to changes in the business environment and to meet Millennial values and expectations. Millennials are hungry for growth, learning, and continuous development. They are eager to embrace innovation and new technologies. With the average age of first-time managers being 30-year-olds with ten years of experience, Millennials are prepared and confident to take on leadership roles.
37 percent of NextGen stated that they struggle to get their business to understand the importance of having a digital strategy. SmallBizDaily
Generation Z is on the horizon for today's companies.
As Millennials are stepping into leadership positions, they will be looking over their shoulder as the next generation, Generation Z, begins to rise. Generation Z doesn't know a world without the internet and smartphones. They've also witnessed their parents and businesses affected greatly by the Great Recession of 2008.
Just as Millennials are reshaping the structure of the modern workplace, Generation Z is poised to reshape it yet again. They are driven by the fear of experiencing another recession and are eager to pursue an upward path that will give them a stable paycheck and job security.
By 2021, Generation Z will make up 1/5 of the labor force. Forbes
In order to stay competitive, retailers must satisfy all of their customers' needs: Baby Boomers, Millenials, Gen Z
Companies must remember that no one Baby Boomer, Millennial, or Generation Z individual is exactly alike. Instead of thinking about generations in isolation, organizations must understand patterns of consumer behavior and how they are influencing one another.
85% of Baby Boomers reported they first research products online, but prefer to shop in-store.
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63% of Millennials complete transactions on their mobile devices. Millennials reference online testimonials before purchasing. Lexington Law
73% stated they prefer to drive to a brick and mortar store to shop. However, 43% stated they do their research on their mobile devices first. Spreadfast
Advancements in new technologies are causing massive disruption in customer expectations. Businesses need to be competing on the digital level, both in-store & online, to remain relevant to all generations. Unified Technology allows the shopping journey to be seamless for both the organization & the consumer.
STORIS' Unified Commerce Solution is developed to help home furnishings retailers maximize their revenue potential across channels. STORIS' solutions are connected through the STORIS shopping cart. "The importance of adopting new technologies is crucial for retailers to keep up with industry trends and the next generations, both for retail employees and consumers."


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Every individual loves to appear young and beautiful no matter their age. They want their young skin and pores to remain ceaseless even if they develop older.
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RLC Position Paper: Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and Amendment (Review) Bill 2018
RLC's Inner Sydney Tenants' Advice and Advocacy Service (ISTAAS) provides responses to the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and Amendment (Review) Bill 2018.
Our position paper examines the impact of current and proposed legislation under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 on residents of NSW; specifically in relation to s 89(5), No Grounds and Retaliatory Terminations, and s 10, Application of Act to occupants in shared households.
The paper sets out the current or proposed legislation, then discusses the impact and ramifications of the current or proposed legislation, followed by a proposed legal remedy. A case study has been included to demonstrate each issue in real terms of tenants' experience.
RLC is calling for a better balancing of renters' and landlords' rights by ending no grounds and retaliatory evictions, and ensuring that share housing tenants without written agreements can access the same legal protections under the Act as other renters.


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Historic Towns in Georgia
Some of Georgia's best-preserved historic towns are set along the sea in coastal Georgia.
Historic Savannah
Historic Savannah was founded in 1733 and is the recognized as the largest National Historical Landmark District in America. Start your journey of historic Savannah in Forsyth Park, Savannah's largest park, stroll through River Street, then tour the Congregation Mickve Isreal, a Jewish Temple dating back to 1733.
Visiting Savannah Squares provides a wonderful view of the historical homes and buildings developed by James Oglethorpe, the city's founding father. Favorite Savannah tours include the Carriage Tours, Walking City Tours, Architectural Tours, Ghosts and Legends Tours and the Paula Deen Tour. Stay in the heart of historic Savannah and enjoy walking to area attractions, dining and shopping. Make the most of your time in "Georgia's First City," along the Georgia Coast.
Jekyll Island National Historic District
A National Historic Landmark located on Georgia coast near Brunswick, the Jekyll Island National Historic District proves to be a top destination. Once an exclusive social club for the elite, the district today preserves the social clubhouse, private summer estates, and a historic Faith Chapel.
As you explore this impressive seaside historic district, be sure to spend an afternoon touring the Jekyll Island Museum. You'll discover a wide range of art displays, thousands of artifacts, and information on what the area was like during the Gilded Age.


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I am participating in the Index-Card-a-Day Challenge. During June and July, I intend to do something creative every day–a little something, just big enough to fit on an index card. Visit ICAD 2016's Facebook page if you would like so see what other participants are doing.


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TCIA Releases Statement on A300 Urban Forest Products Standard Status
The Tree Care industry Association recently issued a statement confirming and explaining the ANSI-accredited Standards Committee's vote last fall to terminate the A300 Part 11 Urban Forest Products project for the time being.
Following is the statement dated January 10, 2017 from Bob Rouse, chief program officer of TCIA and A300 secretary.
Re: A300 Part 11 Urban Forest Products Status
While we recognize the need for guidance in the wood utilization marketplace, the ANSI‐accredited Standards Committee A300 believes this project falls outside the scope of tree care management standards at this time. The main considerations that resulted in this decision are:
- Commercial arboriculture doesn't control the marketplace specifications as the end users (buyers) provide the specifications;
- The marketplace for urban forest products is small and regional, most commercial tree care companies produce only wood chips for free distribution or for disposal; and,
- A Best Management Practice, written by the ISA is a better first step to develop Urban Forest Products guidelines.
Dr. Richard Hauer (University of Wisconsin Steven's Point and the ISA representative on the ASC A300) and Dr. Eric Wiseman (Virginia Tech) have volunteered to spearhead the effort and are looking for volunteers to assist.
As a result, the ASC A300 voted at the Fall 2016 meeting to terminate the A300 Part 11 Urban Forest Products project for the time being. TCIA has agreed to release copyrights relating to this project to qualified groups, so that draft standards and appendices can be used by others. As the commercial practice matures, an industry standard may become necessary.
Going forward, a technical advisory committee will be assembled to guide development of the BMP and ISA will reach out to potential contributors once a production schedule is established. Those interested in contributing to the BMP should contact the ISA Educational Goods and Services department. Visit isa-arbor.com for information about the ISA Educational Goods and Services department.
Bob Rouse, MS, AStd
A300 Secretary
Chief Program Officer
Editor's note: Since receiving the above memo, the Illinois Wood Utilization Team, was informed that any formal inquiries about a potential urban forest products BMP should be sent to Associate Director of Educational Goods and Services, Alex Julius, firstname.lastname@example.com.
ANSI A300 is comprised of voluntary industry consensus standards developed by TCIA and written by a committee called the Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) A300, whose mission is to develop consensus performance standards based on current research and sound practice for writing specifications to manage trees, shrubs, and other woody plants. Learn more about the current A300 standards.


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We're now at the halfway point in the 2013 MLB season and surprise has been a big theme this year. Picked by many to finish last in the NL Central, the Pittsburgh Pirates now have the best record in the Majors. The Oakland A's have also exceeded expectations after posting 50 wins already and leading the AL West.
Of course, there have been some surprise struggles by teams that were supposed to be battling for division titles and a World Series appearance. The L.A. Angels (41-44), L.A. Dodgers (40-44), San Francisco Giants (39-45) and the Washington Nationals (43-42) definitely fit into this category. We won't discuss these teams today, but we will cover the top 10 clubs in the MLB, as of July 5th, 2013.
1. Pittsburgh Pirates (52-32) – People have grown used to seeing Pittsburgh atop the standings….in football that is. But for the first time in over two decades, it's the Pirates who are the talk of the Steel City. Looking at the stats, it's not hard to see why Pittsburgh is the league's best team so far. Their pitching has been outstanding, led by Jeff Locke (8-1, 2.12ERA) and Justin Wilson (7-1, 2.11ERA). Mark Melancon has been amazing in relief, posting numbers of 2-1, 0.87 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 41 innings. And let's not forget about the defense either, which leads the MLB in efficiency.
2. Boston Red Sox (53-34) – Boston is now finding a little breathing room in the AL East after winning four straight games. Sure it took a sweep of the mediocre Padres to get here, but hey, wins are wins. And Clay Buchholz has been providing plenty of these, having gone 9-0 with a 1.71 ERA so far. Besides Buchholz and most of the bullpen, the rest of the staff has been average. Luckily, the Sox have been picked up by offense, with David Ortiz (.319 BA, 16HR) and Dustin Pedroia (.325, 13SB) leading the way.
3. St. Louis Cardinals (50-34) – The Cardinals were leading all of baseball just a couple of weeks ago. However, that's went out the window following a 2-6 stretch. Still St Louis has plenty to look forward to, including the seasons that Carlos Beltran (.309, 19HR), Yadier Molina (.351, 45RBI) and Allen Craig (.325, 10HR, 66RBI) are having. This club features the best top-to-bottom rotation too, led by Adam Wainwright (11-5, 2.36ERA).
4. Texas Rangers (49-36) – Texas may be slightly behind Oakland in the AL West, but based on talent alone, we have to put the Rangers here. Yu Darvish continues to be a strikeout machine (151SO in 111.1 IP) while Joe Nathan has been an excellent closer (28SV, 1.43ERA). Both Nelson Cruz (.269, 20HR) and Adrian Beltre (.304, 16HR) have provided the Rangers' lineup with plenty of power.
5. Oakland Athletics (50-36) – The A's performed well against the NL Central, racking up a 6-2 record against the Reds, Cubs and Cardinals. Now the trick will be finding a way to consistently repeat these kinds of stretches. For that to happen, Bartolo Colon (11-3, 2.78ERA) and Jerry Blevins (5-0, 3.00ERA) need more help in the starting rotation. Third baseman Josh Donaldson (.314, 14HR, 55RBI) continues to lead the battery.
6. Atlanta Braves (49-36) – The Braves have been comeback kids so far, rallying from behind 23 times to win. This kind of heart shows that Atlanta should do well with nerves come playoff time. Maybe they won't have to come from behind quite as much now that Julio Teheran (6-4, 3.23ERA) has been playing so well. Teheran held a 1.95 ERA while striking out 37 and walking just four batters in 32.3 innings of work. Atlanta has the best bullpen in baseball, with Luis Avilan (2-0, 1.59 ERA) leading the way.
7. Baltimore Orioles (48-38) – Chris Davis continues to have an amazing season with a .331 BA, 32 HR's and 83 RBI's. The Orioles fielding has also been excellent, having only been outdone by the Royals (statistically). That just leaves the pitching, which is the only thing holding Baltimore back from being a true contender. Darren O'Day (4-0, 2.19ERA) and Chris Tillman (10-2, 3.89ERA) have been bright spots, but the bullpen has largely struggled for this club.
8. Cincinnati Reds (49-36) – After going 12-15 in June, the Reds have fallen 5-1/2 games behind Pittsburgh in the NL Central. Seeing as how they also have St. Louis to contend with, Cincinnati needs a strong July or they could be left out of the postseason. Joey Votto (.323, 14HR) and Jay Bruce (.275, 18HR) are doing their best to get the Reds back on track. Unfortunately, noted starters Bronson Arroyo (7-6, 3.50ERA) and Homer Bailey (5-6, 3.57ERA) have struggled to produce wins from the mound.
9. Detroit Tigers (46-38) – The big story for Detroit right now is Max Scherzer, who ran his record to 13-0 with a victory over Toronto. Unfortunately, he's been the only story from a pitching perspective because the bullpen has been inconsistent at best. The Tigers have also hit terribly on the road, since the team batting average drops by 50 points away from Comerica Park. And this despite Miguel Cabreara (.364, 26HR, 85RBI) being in the lineup.
10. Cleveland Indians (45-40) – Cleveland remains in the AL Central picture just behind Detroit. And they can give a large thanks to Justin Masterson (10-6, 3.48ERA), who just pitched his league-leading third shutout. The Indians could use a couple more strong starters throughout the rotation though. The bullpen has definitely been a strength for the Indians, with Joe Smith (4-0, 2.01ERA) leading the charge.


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Origin Protocol Sets a Target of $6.6 Million in Upcoming ICO
Origin Protocol, a platform used to create economic marketplaces using Ethereum blockchain and InterPlanetary File System, is planning to raise $6.6 million in an ICO led by investment advisor CoinList Capital.
Interested investors can register for the ICO after passing Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks. Once individuals are selected, they can start investing in the sale starting from June 28th.
Jon Hearty, head of business development at Origin, wrote:
It's important to point out that we are not raising this round because we need more money at this time, but rather because we want to include a wider swath of investors from all over the world that can ultimately evangelize our vision, spread the word to their local communities, and participate in the early growth of the network.
In April 2018, Origin raised $28.5 million in a strategic round with investors from venture capital firm Foundation Capital, Coinbase's first investor Garry Tan and Reddit's founder and former CEO Alexis Ohanian. Origin had previously raised $3 million in an advisor round led by cryptocurrency venture capital company Pantera Capital in 2017.
According to the roadmap, Origin will distribute tokens and launch 3rd party decentralized applications in the third quarter of 2018. Talking about the latest round with Coindesk, co-founder Josh Fraser said, "There's so many scammy projects out there, so anything you can do to set yourself apart is [great] … We're really excited for a chance to work with CoinList and to be able to be the recipient of a very anticipated sale. If you look in our Telegram, you see people asking every single day to be a part."
Fraser added that Origin will help build marketplaces for applications such as decentralized Uber and decentralized AirBNB. He concluded that the company is following the roadmap and everything is on schedule.


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CDC launches eDividend Repository
For more than two decades, Central Depository Company pf Pakistan Limited (CDC) has been spearheading initiatives to bring technological reforms in Capital Market practices. These reforms add efficiency and transparency to the processes and offer greater convenience to the investors of Capital Market. One such recent initiative is the launch of an eDividend Repository.
With the promulgation of the Companies Act 2017, it has become mandatory for all listed companies to process their dividends electronically. Following this development, SECP recently introduced eDividend Regulations which spell out the method and requirements for making dividend payouts electronically. The Regulations also require all listed companies to provide details related to cash dividends to Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC), so that the record of all cash dividends can be accumulated at one place.
The eDividend Repository has been developed to facilitate this process. This is an internet based web portal and can be accessed by investors from anywhere in the world. It will provide investors consolidated data of all their cash benefits due and credited by issuers, and in case their dividends have not been credited, the reason for non-disbursement of dividend will also be available. CDC will also issue an electronic certificate to the shareholders which will contain all the details related to the cash disbursement such as dividend rates, net dividend paid, tax and zakat deductions etc. The certificate will also facilitate investors in filing their tax returns.
This initiative is a part of CDC's digitization drive to remodel Capital Market's manual processes to digital alternatives. Other initiatives of this drive include eIPO, e-voting, eLoR, etc.
With all details available through a single source, this newly developed facility will enable shareholders to keep track of returns on their investment and unclaimed dividends if any, and maintain history of all cash benefits availed besides many other features.
Investors can access CDC's eDividend Repository via https://eservices.cdcaccess.com.pk or call at 0800-23275 for further assistance.


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Barrier Rug Stop Muddy Paws Brown
Every dog owner has to deal with dirty dog paws. This can leave traces in your home. This sturdy barrier rug occurs much dirt in the house, and is specially designed for the dog! The rug is water absorbent and the bottom has an anti-slip layer. You can simply wash the barrier rug at 30 degrees in the washing machine.
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A group of materials scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology has shown that a palladium-based intermetallic electride, Y3Pd2, can improve the efficiency of carbon-carbon cross-coupling reactions. Their findings point the way to a more sustainable world through catalysis.
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have developed an electride material composed of yttrium and palladium (Y3Pd2) as a catalyst for Suzuki cross-coupling reactions. These reactions are among the most widely used for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds in organic and medicinal chemistry.
Y3Pd2 was predicted to be an effective electride based on theoretical calculations, explains Tian-Nan Ye, an assistant professor at Tokyo Tech's Materials Research Center for Element Strategy and first author of the study published in Nature Communications (« Palladium-bearing intermetallic electride as an efficient and stable catalyst for Suzuki cross-coupling reactions »).
« In an electride, anionic electrons are trapped in interstitial sites and typically host a strong electron donation effect, » he says. « This feature motivated us to apply Y3Pd2 as a Suzuki coupling reaction catalyst as the reaction barrier of the rate-determining step can be suppressed through electron transfer from the electride to the substrates. »
In lab tests, the catalytic activity of Y3Pd2 was shown to be ten times higher than that achieved by a pure Pd catalyst, and the activation energy was reduced by 35%.
What makes Y3Pd2 so efficient and stable is the successful incorporation of active Pd atoms in an intermetallic electride lattice. « The stabilized Pd active sites in our crystalline lattice solve the problems of aggregation and leaching that have commonly occurred in other systems reported so far, » says Ye. « This makes our catalyst extremely robust and stable for long-term usage, without deactivation. »
The reusability of the catalyst (up to 20 cycles) and the relative ease with which Pd atoms can be recovered represents an important step to achieving greater sustainability in the chemical industry.
The idea of combining yttrium and palladium was sparked by the work of Jens Kehlet Nørskov, now at Stanford University, says Ye. In 2009, Nørskov and co-workers published groundbreaking findings on catalysts made of platinum alloyed with early transition metals, including yttrium. Since then, many groups have been investigating new combinations of intermetallic compounds (consisting of a rare earth metal and an active transition metal), with the goal of developing much more efficient catalysts for the chemical industry.
Through a series of calculations and experimental studies, Ye and his team showed that Y3Pd2 has a strong electron-donating effect associated with a low work function and high carrier density — features that enable the catalyst to work at a much lower activation energy than that of a pure Pd catalyst.
One remaining challenge is the relatively low surface area of Y3Pd2. To tackle this issue, the team used a pulverizing technique called ball-milling and compared catalytic activity using different solvents such as heptane and ethanol.
In all of the samples investigated so far, the team found that the Suzuki coupling reaction rate increased in proportion to the increase in surface area. These initial results are « very promising, » says Ye, suggesting that « catalytic performance could be improved through further nanocrystallization. »
Source: Tokyo Institute of Technology
Researchers at Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) have successfully demonstrated the fabrication of large-area suspended graphene nanomesh (GNM) by helium ion beam microscopy. The team uniformly patterned 6 nm ..Lire la suite
Researchers are offering a novel solution for high-yield nanowire production from zinc oxide – a cheaper and environmentally friendlier material, compared to the rare earth elements such as indium, arsenic or gallium often used in electronics production.Lire la suite


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I don't know about you, but I think I need a little Floyd to look at these!
Since 1997 Brazilian artist Andre Muniz Gonzaga has been turning haphazard, porous, or cracked surfaces into bizarre, misshapen faces in his unique style of street art portraiture. His site-specific paintings have appeared around the world this year in places like Senegal, Portugal, Berlin, Amsterdam and of course his native Brazil, and he's also known for much more elaborate and polished graffiti murals. You can see much more of his work over onFlickr, and if you liked this also check out the work of Nomerz. (via hi-fructose)


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Four Bulgarians vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine developed mild to moderate side effects, Bulgarian Drug Agency executive director Bogdan Kirilov said on Monday.
Bulgaria's vaccination campaign began on December 27 among the priority group including medical workers. By Monday, nearly 5,000 people had been inoculated.
"Side effects ranged from mild to moderate. The persons who experienced them have already recovered," Mr Kirilov said, as quoted by the Bulgarian National Radio.
According to the official, the side effects included two cases of pain, one case of dizziness and one case of insignificant temperature rise.
Earlier in the day, Bulgaria received the second shipment of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, consisting of 25,000 doses. According to Health Minister Kostadin Angelov, the mass vaccination in Bulgaria would likely begin sometime in the February-March period.


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It's rare that a Hollywood adaptation of a famous book sticks to the original work. They can't all be loyal visualisations like the Coen Brothers' No Country for Old Men or most of the Harry Potter movies. Especially when it comes to challenging or controversial or just plain really long (*ahem*, Lord of the Rings) source material, film producers are apt to make some big changes. And often, if these studios want to make money, it has to have a happy, perfect Hollywood ending. Sometimes this works out for the best—other times, not so much.
It (2017)
In the book: Stephen King's novel takes place in the 1950s, with a second half (presumably the source for It's forthcoming sequel) when they're adults. Also, the book features a really bizarre and problematic orgy, along with some real weird stuff about a giant magic turtle that created the universe.
Buy the book on Amazon; rent/buy the movie on Amazon and iTunes.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the Ring (2003)
In the book: After all of that—the giant war, the journey into Mordor, destroying the One Ring—the fight isn't over for these poor hobbits. They go back to the Shire and find it under attack from Saruman and Wormtongue. Since they're badass hobbits now, they defeat him and presumably live happily ever after.
Fight Club (1999)
In the book: Rather than happily watch the destruction of the city, hand-in-hand with Marla, the narrator wakes up in the hospital where all the doctors and nurses are members of Project Mayhem.
A Clockwork Orange (1972)
In the book: Alex is rehabilitated and grows up to become a moral law-abiding non-murderer. Author Anthony Burgess didn't agree with Stanley Kubrick omitting that part, which he felt was crucial to the thematic and narrative arc.
First Blood (1982)
In the book: If the movie ended in the same way as David Morrell's novel, there wouldn't have been a Rambo: First Blood Part II, Rambo III, or Rambo. In the book, John Rambo dies from gunshot wounds in the end of the book. Obviously, that didn't happen in the movie, which was good news for Sylvester Stallone's career.
Forrest Gump (1994)
In the book: Sweet, dear Forrest goes to space, lives with cannibals, and has an active sex life!. Also, Jenny lives, but their relationship falls apart, so you can choose which ending is sadder.
Watchmen (2009)
In the graphic novel: Ozymandias destroys New York by teleporting a giant squid rather than just blowing it up by the more traditional means of explosives.
Jurassic Park (1993)
In the book: They do exactly what should have been done in this situation, which is blow up the whole damn island. Also, Richard Attenborough and Jeff Goldblum's characters die.
I Am Legend (2007)
In the book: Unfortunately for Will Smith's character, the vampires end up establishing their own new society and put him in jail for his crimes—which honestly makes sense from their perspective.
The Natural (1984)
In the book: Roy Hobbs strikes out at his final at-bat. No fanfare. He tries to win, but fails. Such is life.
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Wizkid – On Top Your Matter (Prod. Del'B)
With the release of Wizkid's sophomore album "CHOSEN" postponed from October to an unspecified date in November (still tentative), the Starboy/EME crooner has decided to bless us with a host of new material.
First, we heard "Nobody But You" featuring Wale yesterday. Now here's a brand new single "On Top Your Matter". This song ticks all the right boxes when it comes to matters of the heart and marriage. A new Highlife wedding anthem? Yes!!
The song is ah-may-zing!
Wizzy is not done yet. "Jaiye Jaiye" video drops any moment from now.
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Property Cloud Inc. is selling an app to real estate agents that will generate an individual Web listing for each property they are selling.
You can already use your smartphone to buy coffee so why not use it to shop for a home?
Vancouver startup Property Cloud Inc. has just unveiled its eponymous mobile service giving realtors the ability to create and send out home sale listings via QR codes to potential buyers' smartphones. The service has been beta tested by about 100 realtors across Canada since late August and is now openly available to professional real estate agents who contact Property Cloud Inc. through its Web site. The company is calling it a mobile service rather than an app because it "generates individual mobile Web sites for property listings," says Property Cloud's managing partner Ross Chandler. "An app is something we're looking at in the next beta stage and we're in the process (of developing one)," Chandler says. The service creates a QR code for each home an agent is trying to sell. The agent can then print the QR code on marketing materials and even the home's 'for sale' sign, as well as post it on their own Web site, Twitter and Facebook. When a potential buyer scans the code with a smartphone, an individual Web site comes up on the phone's browser with listing details, photos, videos, GPS coordinates, and agent contact information. Though many agents are already putting QR codes on brochures and lawn signs, Property Cloud's service drives traffic to more specific content in a format that's designed especially for smartphones, Chandler says. "You find people scanning QR codes on real estate signs and it goes to a regular (brokerage) Web site, which is a nightmare to navigate on a small screen."The real estate industry and its service suppliers are already embracing mobile apps. CIBC unveiled its Home Advisor app in January for iPhone, iPod Touch and BlackBerry. Users can access information such as sales trends and average home prices in certain neighbourhoods, share property listings through social media, email or texts, access four different mortgage and down payment calculators, and request mortgage pre-approval. Although Property Cloud is just one more entrant in the mobile realty services space, Chandler says its leg up on the competition is that it allows realtors to create, edit, delete and distribute separate Web pages for individual homes from any location on their smartphones. This means agents don't have to keep going back onto their own brokerage Web sites or the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to modify and manage property listings each time, he says.
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How to Use the Knee Levers on a Pedal Steel Guitar
How do you use the knee levers on a pedal steel guitar? Well, you use them in the same way that you use the pedals, basically because they change, as the pedals do,they change pitch of the strings. So it's a question of understanding what role these various alterations can play and how best to use them.
The first knee lever you use is the E-raise, and when used in combination with an A pedal, this gives you a major chord. It gives you a major chord three frets above the root position, so since we're in an E tuning, open is E and third fret is G. Now three fret's higher than that, as I just said.
If I have the A pedal engaged and the F-lever as it's called, because it raises the E's from E to F. That's a G chord again, a G major chord. An E lowers, a common application if you were in G again, if your were playing at the top of a blues progression the D chord in a 1-4-5, G-C-D progression. A D 7th is available by lowering the E's and keeping your foot on the B pedal.
Now a lot of times with the lower especially, you can get some nice effects just by, sort of like throwing that at the beginning of something, instead of you could also do a climb with your tone bar, but both of those notes are being involved whereas here it's just the E. And you can, when you're in the the position we just discussed, three frets higher on the G chord.
If you've got your A pedal engaged and your F lever engaged, you can release the F lever, reach down and lower it. Come back up to a neutral place, so you've got three sounds with this string. That's pretty happening. The next knee lever that you can use is the six string lower and first and second string raise. There you can get some unison's. So there I'm just raising the F sharp to G sharp. Got a nice unison.
Likewise, your getting a unison on the second string, from D sharp to E. Now this second string, the way I have set it up this is, not every guitar has this change on it, but it's pretty popular nonetheless and it's really a nice change to have. I highly recommend it. This string has probably the most options of any, because you not only have raising it a half step.
You've got the open position, you've got your half step lower and a full step lower, so that's four notes that you have, just on the second string. So that's a very pleasant sound to have and the combinations are limitless. Now the last knee lever is going right, and that lowers the second string a half step and again a whole step, and there's something called the feel stop, when the second string meets the ninth string note, there a half-step apart.
So you've got this horrible discordant sound. But then it settles into unison and together they go down, yet another step. So that's basically, the sky's the limit. You can use it in single note iterations or you can use it in chords. This is one of my favorite licks.
By lowering and just raising and releasing, get these really nice sounds. So quarterly and single string-wise, there's just tons of stuff you can do with the knee levers, and in combination with the pedals, it's pretty much infinite. So that's scratching the surface on what the knee levers do.


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9 Ways To Make Your Hotel Stay Much More Fun
When you're traveling, it's easy to forget things — a camera, workout clothes, even something as simple as a book — but hotel hospitality is a wonderful thing. Over the past few years hotels have been stepping up their game to accommodate the needs of guests and frequent travelers. The idea is to make you want to keep coming back to the same hotel or at least use the same hotel chain on other trips in the future.
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For that reason (and to make your stay as seamless and enjoyable as possible, of course) hotels will provide luxury, name-brand products for their shampoos, conditioners, and lotions. You'll usually get adapters, chargers, and Wi-Fi access for free as well, along with room robes and slippers for ultimate relaxation.
However, lately hotels have been offering fun perks to keep their guests entertained. For instance, Marriott Hotels in 17 places throughout Latin America and the Caribbean offer GoPro rentals for you to take with you on your adventures and later share your experience with the hotel. Other hotels, like the Even Hotels of New York, are also going above and beyond to accommodate people's wellness needs — since many travelers now enjoy continuing their fitness activities while vacationing but may sometimes forget their workout gear or yoga mats.


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Samsung recently launched two new smartphones to the world: Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, with 4 GB RAM (LPDDR4) and 64 GB (UFS 2.1), feature an infinity display as well as an innovative design to enjoy a more interesting content. The screen display ratio is 18,5:9 so that the content can be displayed and enjoyed maximally. The handy smartphones are also supported by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back side to ensure the devices' endurance with high-quality finishes.
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ are equipped with a sophisticated camera technology, which can capture three images at once. With a resolution of 12 MP, a F1.7 diaphragm and the support of Dual Pixel technology for the back camera, the smartphones can sharply capture clear and detailed images. The front camera has a resolution of 8 MP, a F1.7 diaphragm and comes with the latest autofocus technology to support the camera focus that is adjusted to the user's hand distance so it can produce higher quality selfie images.
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ also feature a biometrics technology, which allows users to safe their data and contents. The iris scanner, fingerprint scanner and facial recognition technology all have the highest safety standards. The biometrics identification technology is using a mathematics principle that turns this feature into the most sophisticated security layer in a smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ have their own camera to scan the user's iris. The Secured Folder enables the safekeeping of important data. It can be opened through the biometrics identification combination, using pin or pattern.
Processor chip 10nm and a wireless charger for high performance as well as fast and efficient battery usage power the smartphones. They can also be connected to the latest VR Gear with a controller supported by Oculus and to Gear 360 to create 4K 360-degree video contents and images as well as video live streaming directly from the device to make broadcasting activities directly through social media or VR Gear easier.
Samsung's DeX dock allows the smartphone into a desktop-like device. While the phones are connected to DeX, the devices are protected by the company's Knox security platform.
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ are available in three colours, Midnight Black, Orchid Gray and Maple Gold.


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Yesterday, I sent out my fourth email newsletter since devoting myself full time to the freelance life four months ago.
I wrote:
Daniel Katz (right), co-founder of the Rainforest Alliance, chastised the national green groups at SXSW ECO last week for failing to network in the nation's grassroots organizations — a shortcoming he blamed for our failure to achieve strong national climate legislation. Austin's sustainability manager quickly shot up in response: Any movement that bills itself as an environmental one, she said, was a "non-starter" as far as the public is concerned.
While I don't buy that, I hear her. A sizable block of folks in this country simply cannot register the urgency that comes along with our climate crisis, the damages of extreme extraction pursuits like the tar sands or fracking, or the pain of our biodiversity crash and collapse of the world's fisheries as the oceans turn warmer and more acidic. Many of these stalwarts of the status quo, I don't mind telling you, are newspaper editors and publishers.
My experiment in syndication of Lone Star Green has been, as expected, a slow-rolling affair. Even when it was offered for free, no Texas papers opted to run my foundational column on Human Rights, Human Responsibilities. Too radical?
Three months into the experiment, the op-ed editor of my hometown daily still refuses to so much as respond to my emails. Thankfully, there have been braver souls. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram ran my column on Lamar Smith's Magic Unicorn Ride, for instance. The Cherokeen Herald ran my screed against those who blame population over conspicuous consumption for the intense strains we've placed on our world. The Gilmer Mirror ran my Goodbye to the Horny Toad; the Fort Worth Weekly tackled Fiddling as the Sea Rises; and the Marfa Sentinel has run most of my recent offerings. Even my former colleagues the San Antonio Current saw something of interest in Policing the Oil Patch.
But considering the hours involved and the payments (sometimes) received, it's proving not to be a sustainable equation.
Freelanced news features have come few and far between. Texas Climate News, the Texas Observer, and the Guardian, are a few of the clients I've been able to interest in the issues that have captured my attention of late. But for every story that I'm able to sell, there are easily a dozen or more pitches that go unresponded to. It's been a long, lonely four months with more than its share of rejection. Not a good formula for someone already prone to depression, as folks in Austin know me.
So while I take time to consider alternative futures (and, really, pass along any ideas), I am sending you one more missive in the hopes that
if you see something of value in Lone Star Green that you will share it with your local news editor.
Today, I'm even less interested in building new clients for Lone Star Green as finding a new path for myself.
The hardness of this time no longer feels like a challenge to sharpen my resolve but a harbinger of re-direction.
Even as I strive to sink my roots in deeper, I'm ambivalent about my decision to make San Antonio home. In past years, there's only ever been limited use for me. Examples run from the local clean-tech energy newsletter that refused steadfastly to pass along links to my writings (even when I was breaking news of relevance to their members) to the organizer who told me she couldn't share my stories because the Current, my employer at the time, was "not considered credible."
Facts are not enough. Even these must have an origin story acceptable to that cultural and economic force former councilmember (and very nearly mayor) Maria Berriozábal knows as the the metaphorical "17 white men" running the city.
And as I've struggled to establish myself as an independent journalist, even some of the state-level enviro groups have proved to be something of an oppositional force, rejecting my requests for a simple share on Facebook for one story or another about an issue of mutual concern.
The personal, too, has played a considerable role in this locational ambivalence. Not only have I received few words of encouragement from many I did my best to encourage in the past, but when I got sick last fall and had to go into treatment for my major depressive disorder, later participating in a clinical trial in my search of wellness (a process I honestly didn't know if I would walk out of), only a single work colleague reached out to see how I was doing.
So, as I begin to dream and consider what should be, I recognize:
My network, whatever shape it takes, must be stronger than this.
My community relationships should weave me together with others who hope and dream as I do.
The work I perform must offer restoration on the other side of its exacting demands.
The disappointments of recent years have led me to something like a point of departure, calling me to look beyond journalism as vocation; and in my activism, toward places I have not known.
It could be the outward appearance of what I do and who I am changes very little. As long as the inner transformation I'm seeking arrives, I wouldn't mind that in the least.


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Aozora, Kami Hikokki Average 2 / 5 out of 1
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From Lovelipop Scans: Sankaku is going to graduate from junior high soon, and she is a girl who treats many things with cold cynicism because of a disappointing romance during elementary school. She now does not have the courage to love and decides to bury her feelings for her long-time crush, Yokosuka, and graduate without telling him about how she feels. One day, she happens to run into Yokosuka and his friends, plotting to do something stupid on graduation day. Soon, Sankaku is caught in their crazy plan! Contains 5 oneshots.


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A great sweet Chex Mix treat for Halloween.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
A creamy version of chicken tortilla soup, made with cooked chicken and fajita seasonings. Served with a garnish of crispy tortilla strips, shredded cheese, sour cream and served here with a side of sour cream cornbread.
Creamy Chicken Tortilla SoupHere's the soup I promised to you on the recent post for the Sour Cream Cornbread. Oh. My. Goodness. Y'all really must try this - I insist!
Monday, October 22, 2012
Buttermilk Sour Cream Cornbread
Cornbread made with buttermilk, sour cream and creamed corn.
Buttermilk Sour Cream CornbreadThe cornbread that most of our grandmothers made was fairly straight forward - not much more than cornmeal, a leavening of some kind, a little salt, and some kind of fat which might be lard, or bacon drippings or even the addition of an egg, but often not. Sometimes there would even be a touch of buttermilk, but not always. The majority of the time, I keep my cornbread pretty simple too, but every once in awhile I do like a change, usually depending on what I'm serving, and this sour cream cornbread has been a reliable recipe handed down for years.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Slow Cooker Meatloaf
|A moist meatloaf made with lean ground beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic and a crushed saltine binder, cooked in the crockpot. Served here with everyday mashed potatoes and southern green beans.
Slow Cooker MeatloafI know that meatloaf sometimes gets a bad rap, mostly I would venture a guess that it's usually based on past experiences with a dry, tasteless glob of meat. On the other hand, I actually enjoy a good meatloaf myself and so does The Cajun, and I've discovered that using the slow cooker is a great way to get it on the table, when you've got a busy day.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Vinegar Coleslaw with Apple
A basic vinegar coleslaw made with the addition of sweet apples and a touch of jalapeno for heat.
Vinegar Coleslaw with AppleFor those who were asking, this is the coleslaw that was pictured with the most recent pulled pork recipe I posted. There are essentially two basic schools of taste on coleslaw - one creamy and usually mayonnaise based, and others, like this, more heavily vinegar based. Considering that it's apple season and apples are plentiful right now, I decided to add in some grated apple to make it a little more seasonal.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Apple Enchiladas
|Stewed apples, seasoned with brown sugar and apple pie spices, wrapped in flour tortillas and baked in a buttery sugar syrup.
Apple EnchiladasOkay, okay.... even though the weather down here isn't completely cooperating with the Fall season, I broke down and did something sweet with apples finally - well, besides just slicing and eating them, that is. Apples are one of my favorite snacking fruits, so I've certainly been doing my share of that! Sure wish the prices would come down some more, but that might be wishful thinking in this economy I guess.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Skillet Red Beans and Rice
|A quick skillet version of red beans and rice, made with canned kidney beans, the Trinity of vegetables and cooked with instant rice.
Skillet Red Beans and RiceIt's Monday and in this part of the Deep South, red beans and rice are a traditional Monday meal, so yes, this is yet another way to consume those favorite Monday red beans!
Now, I'll be the first to say that these are not traditional. The best red beans and rice are gonna come from a soaked dried bean that is slow stewed for a couple of hours on top of the stove. Hands down, that is my preferred method, even above the shortcut red beans and the slow cooker red beans, both of which are actually delicious too. But, even working from home now, I get stretched for time too.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Slow Cooker Coke Pulled Pork
|Slow Cooker Coke Pulled Pork, often called Three Ingredient Pulled Pork, because it's typically made with a pork roast, barbecue sauce and most often, either Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper or root beer. Pictured here with homemade fries and my Apple Coleslaw
Slow Cooker Coke Pulled PorkI know, I know, it's supposed to be Fall, well... according to the calendar at least, that is. Although we got another nice blast of slightly cooler air again this week here in the Deep South, blink and we're right back into mid to upper-80 degree temps during the days and, well... it's still hurricane season for us anyway. It's pretty much still summer here, far as we're concerned. The nice parts of summer though, that we love so much here - beautiful blue, sunny skies and warm temperatures - but with that highly coveted lower humidity. Finally come out of the house without melting, nice to be outdoors weather!
Monday, October 1, 2012
Southern Living Home Cooking Basics
|Southern Living Home Cooking Basics: A complete illustrated guide to Southern cooking - good food made simple.
So much about blogging about our southern recipes is about memories associated with the great cooks who came before us, but let's face it. Not everybody had the privilege of standing on a step stool in their grandmother's kitchen. Some of us may even have had mothers who were full time career women with little time for home cooking, or who may not have even liked to cook. Enter Southern Living's brand new book, Home Cooking Basics: A complete illustrated guide to Southern cooking - good food made simple.
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Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has seen his patent suit against more or less everybody that's ever seen a computer thrown out by a judge.
Allen launched the suit four months ago, claiming that 11 companies – including Google, Apple and Facebook – were violating patents covering search, multimedia, screen pop-upd and database management.
He said the technologies were originally developed at Interval Research, the now-defunct R&D company founded by Allen and David Liddle in 1992.
But it seems that the number of companies and different technologies involved were too much for Allen and his lawyers to keep proper track of themselves, as the judge ruled that Allen wasn't specific enough about his complaints.
"Plaintiff has failed to identify the infringing products or devices with any specificity," concluded US district court judge Marsha Pechman. "The Court and Defendants are left to guess what devices infringe on the four patents."
AOL, Apple, Google and Yahoo were claimed to have infringed all four, with Facebook, eBay, Netflix, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Staples and YouTube accused of violating three or fewer.
Allen has until December 28 to file an amended complaint spelling out exactly what the companies are supposed to have done wrong.
The four patents concerned are:
United States Patent No. 6,263,507, titled 'Browser for Use in Navigating a Body of Information, With Particular Application to Browsing Information Represented By Audiovisual Data'.
United States Patent No. 6,034,652, titled 'Attention Manager for Occupying the Peripheral Attention of a Person in the Vicinity of a Display Device'.
United States Patent No. 6,788,314, titled 'Attention Manager for Occupying the Peripheral Attention of a Person in the Vicinity of a Display Device'.
United States Patent No. 6,757,682, titled 'Alerting Users to Items of Current Interest'.


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4 reasons Final Four-bound Loyola Chicago will win the national championship
Two weeks ago, projecting Loyola-Chicago as a Final Four team would have seemed preposterous on any NCAA tournament bracket. The 11th-seeded Ramblers might have had the look of a Cinderella before all the buzzer beaters, but even Sister Jean had this team bowing out in the Sweet 16.
The South Region was supposed to be Virginia's to lose. Or Arizona's. Then it was supposed to be Cincinnati's after those two teams were stunned in the first round. And then it was supposed to be Kentucky's to lose. Instead, the South Region is sending just the fourth-ever No. 11 seed to San Antonio.
Loyola-Chicago has defied all logic and bracket predictions with its spirited, storybook run to the Final Four.
GAME STORY:Loyola-Chicago beats Kansas State to reach Final Four
LOYOLA-CHICAGO:Ben Richardson is the new hero in Elite Eight win
Now, with Saturday's net-cutting coronation setting in following the Ramblers' dominant win over Kansas State in the Elite Eight, it's difficult to not take this Final Four team seriously as a contender — a national championship contender. Let that sink in.
Think that's crazy? So is this team in the Final Four. Here's a look at four reasons the Ramblers can win it all and cut down the nets in April, too.
1. Six players who can get hot
In a first-round win over Miami (Fla.), the hero was Donte Ingram with a top-of-the-key buzzer beater. In a second-round win over Tennessee, it was Clayton Custer with a game-winner with three seconds left. In the Sweet 16, it was Marques Townes with a game-winner with six seconds left. In the Elite Eight on Saturday, while there was no need for last-second heroics like the first three NCAA tournament wins, it was role player Ben Richardson who had the hot hand, finishing with 23 points off six three-pointers.
"It doesn't really matter who it is," Richardson said on TBS after the game. "We've got a ton of guys (who can score). This team is so unselfish that the ball usually finds the hot hand. Tonight, it happened to be me."
The only two players to not have a game in the spotlight include freshman big man Cameron Krutwig, who averages double figures and is fully capable of breaking out as he was this team's best player in several Missouri Valley regular-season contests this season. And sixth man Aundre Jackson is the team's third leading scorer who had 16 points against Tennessee and 15 against Nevada.
2. Excelling at inside-out or small ball
Krutwig is a version of George Mikan or Jack Sikma in 2018 with his old-school post-up game. The 6-9 freshman big man (10.4 ppg, 6.1 ppg) plays as smart as a senior and has throwback post moves that are reminiscent of a different era. He creates space in the paint, and is an exceptional passer for back cutters. His play has been invaluable in this team's Final Four run and he'll undoubtedly be an X-Factor against power conference teams in San Antonio.
But coach Porter Moser often opted to utilize a five-guard set against Kansas State and Nevada to counter those teams' athleticism on the offensive end. When Loyola goes with this set, no player is taller than 6-7 and rebounding becomes a defensive weakness. But it's worked wonders on offense, as it gives this already dangerous perimeter team all five players capable of drilling a shot from beyond the arc.
3. Rick Majerus' floor-spacing influence
Moser recruited these players who would thrive in the system he learned under the late Majerus while an assistant at Saint Louis. They're all strong shooters who have an instinct to make the extra pass, and penetrate enough to keep the defense honest. That creates a unique chemistry we haven't seen in a dribble-heavy college game in quite some time. Factor all those right ingredients with the floor-spacing recipe that made Majerus' best teams at Utah and Saint Louis so dynamic, and you get this historic team. Their style is so hard for even the most defensively-aggressive teams to guard when there are so many weapons and the ball is moving around the perimeter without a preferred offensive target. Teams in San Antonio will get headaches trying to game plan for it.
More than anything, Majerus emphasized to Moser the importance of creating the right culture, and Moser heeded his mentor's advice with the right principles and the high-character players he brought in; Six of Loyola's players won state championships in high school. "That's by design," Moser told USA TODAY Sports earlier this month.
4. Confidence, Cinderella swagger
The number of "divine fate" story lines in relation to Sister Jean have been aplenty with this team's Cinderella run. But there absolutely is something to make of the way a team's moxie kicks in when it plays with a confidence as if it's destined to do something special. We saw it with George Mason in 2006. We saw it with VCU in 2011. And we saw it with Butler in 2010 and 2011.
"This is a group that believes," Moser said on TBS after the K-State win. There's a swagger that Cinderella teams like this have, but we've seen it more specifically in times when Loyola-Chicago has found itself trying to counter another team's run. Nevada, for instance, played possessed down the stretch in a narrow outcome. But in late-game situations, the reason this underdog mid-major looks poised and hardly rattled has to do with their faith in their system and destiny to make history.