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Abolishing the corporate income tax gains steam
Abolishing the invisible tax called the corporate income tax has surprisingly gained new supporters since I wrote No corporation pays taxes. Megan McArdle wrote on Bloomberg View that:
The problem with this extended chess game is that every move is very costly. First, it adds to the complexity of the tax code. With every new rule—no matter how earnestly said rule attempts to close a "loophole"—it becomes harder to know whether you are in compliance with the law. This is true on both sides; corporate tax law has now passed well beyond the point where it is possible for a single expert to be familiar with its ins and outs. This makes it harder to plan business expansions, harder to forecast government revenue, and it requires both sides to hire more experts in order to determine whether corporations are compliant. It also means more lawsuits, and longer ones, as both sides wrangle over how this morass of laws should be applied to real-world situations.
The corporate income tax makes it harder to create new businesses because you can't just become great at making your new widget; you have to become great at understanding and influencing Washington, DC. Which means that many people who would otherwise create thriving new markets with new jobs don't.
John Steele Gordon at Commentary adds to this, noting:
Megan points out that abolishing the corporate income tax would bring howls of protest from the left that corporations aren't paying "their fair share." But corporations, of course, don't pay the corporate income tax. Instead it's paid by some combination of workers, with lower wages; customers, with higher prices; and shareholders, with lower profits. The particular combination depends on the economic circumstances of each industry. And abolishing the corporate income tax (which was, anyway, only intended to be a stopgap until a personal income tax amendment could be ratified) would have many extremely positive effects for the American economy.
He goes on to list several benefits of ending the invisible income tax and invisible sales tax that we call the corporate income tax.
And in January, economist Lawrence Kotlikoff wrote in the New York Times that:
The size of the potential economic and welfare gains are stunningly large and don't reflect any extreme supply-side (a k a, voodoo economics) assumptions. Fully eliminating the corporate income tax and replacing any loss in revenues with somewhat higher personal income tax rates leads to a huge short-run inflow of capital, raising the United States' capital stock (machines and buildings) by 23 percent, output by 8 percent and the real wages of unskilled and skilled workers by 12 percent. Lowering the corporate rate tax to 9 percent while also closing loopholes is roughly revenue neutral and also produces very rapid increases in capital (by 17 percent), output (by 6 percent) and real wages (by 8 percent).
In other words, jobs go up, wages go up, and prices go down.
The problem with ending this tax is two fold: one is that the corporate income tax is a huge boon for tax lawyers, and lawyers make Washington. Two, however, is that Washington itself loves invisible taxes and it loves taking bribes. It loves to be able to increase revenue by increasing prices on the things we buy, and then turn around and blame big business for raising prices on the things we buy. And it loves to be able to set different industries and different companies against each other, extorting greater and greater campaign donations from companies and industries all hoping that their donations will convince Washington to increase taxes on their competitors instead.
Politicians don't like simplicity and sunlight, because with simplicity and sunlight comes responsibility. Voters can see what's going on, and they can understand what they see—and realize that increased taxes means less money for them.
In response to No corporation pays taxes: Corporations don't pay taxes. Their employees do, and their customers do. Every dollar that a company has to pay in taxes, that company must pass on to either their employees or their customers, if the company wants to stay in business.
- Abolishing the Corporate Income Tax: John Steele Gordon
- "There's a perfect example of this blobification of the tax code with the personal income tax. The 1913 original was all of 14 pages long. But the 1942 Revenue Act, which brought the income tax to the middle class to help finance World War II, was 15 times as long at 208 pages. But of those 208 pages fully 162 dealt with closing, or defining, loopholes uncovered by tax lawyers in earlier revenue bills." (Hat tip to Maetenloch at Ace of Spades HQ)
- Want Jobs? Abolish Corporate Income Tax, Says New York Times Op-Ed: Ronald Bailey at Reason Magazine
- "Boston University economist Laurence Kotlikoff has a terrific op-ed today in the New York Times cogently arguing that abolishing the corporate income tax is the equivalent of unleashing a jobs creation machine." (Memeorandum thread)
- We Don't Need a Corporate Income Tax: Megan McArdle
- "And the corporate income tax is not a particularly good way to ensure that those individuals are paying their fair share. It's a blunt instrument that falls equally on all owners—from filthy-rich hedge-fund managers to lonely widows sitting on a few hundred shares of AT&T." (Memeorandum thread) (Hat tip to John Steele Gordon at Abolishing the Corporate Income Tax)
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- What if Steve Jobs made toys?
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- Growth does not pay for itself
- Growth that doesn't pay for itself is cancerous growth. It isn't the growth of population that gets more expensive, but the expanding grasp of government.
- Tax me to the church on time
- The left wants to take the policies that are consolidating small businesses into larger ones, and use them to consolidate small churches into larger ones. They want to leverage milker bills and rent-seeking in religion.
- How did Donald Trump qualify for a middle-class tax break?
- Trump qualifies for tax breaks because we have a complex tax system that encourages anyone who can afford to, to hire tax lawyers. Big government needs a complex tax system to survive.
- Income tax vs. national sales tax
- There is no such thing as a fair tax. All we can do is try for the simplest, most unobstructive tax we can find.
- Twelve cookies on a plate
- There are twelve cookies on a plate. The left says that they can feed the poor by taking that rich guy's cookies away, and leaving yours alone.
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So, Mr. eHarmony continues to amaze and delight me with his freakish music and pop culture tastes. This man will actually sit and watch Time Life informercials with me - not just willingly, but with quite a bit of enthusiasm.
During a recent viewing of the fantastic Classic Soft Rock infomercial - with your hosts, Air Supply - Mr. eHarmony about lost his mind over a clip of Gino Vanelli singing "Living inside myself."
"Wow! If it was dark enough, I'd totally get on him!"
I shot my drink through my nose. I now know what's wrong with him - and why I've never seen his basement. It's a shrine to Gino Vanelli. And Mr. Vanelli may or may not be held captive in the crawlspace.
The other great thing about our shared love of cheesy soft rock is that it's led to the cultivation of The Rupert Holmes Philosophy of Life.
Mr. Pina Colada is a really talented dude - several hit songs, hit plays and movie scripts. If you watch clips of him in his American Bandstand heyday, he's not a heartthrob. He looks like the guy at the shoe store. And his name is Rupert.
But the ladies flock to Rupert. Why?
Because he owns it.
Rupert's live performances showcase his confidence and his sense of humor. He goes all out! And that's why he's successful!
Which leads us to The Rupert Holmes Philosophy of Life: Own it, baby! You can pull off anything with a little confidence and a twinkle in your eye. Folks are too busy being jealous of your guts to even begin to think that you're a dork.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
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This page contains some of my general ideas about cooking as well as a few basic recipes I refer to from time to time in my posts so that I do not have to keep repeating myself.
Shapes of Pasta
When you buy a particular brand of pasta, no matter what the shape, the ingredients that go into it are more than likely the same. This does NOT mean that they all taste the same. There are many factors:
1. Mouth feel. There is a huge difference between how vermicelli (angel hair) and linguine feel in your mouth. It has to do with the thickness of the pasta as well as the shape.
2. Sauce capacity. Shells hold more sauce than spaghetti because of their reservoirs. Generally shapes like shells and rotini are good for thin sauces, whereas spaghetti can manage robust meat sauces.
3. Water absorption. Different shapes cook over different times and so absorb different amounts of water, mostly dependent on thickness. Certain shapes lose more starch in cooking than others.
4. Aeration. Some shapes, such as elbow macaroni, trap air and thus aerate the sauce as you bite them, changing the taste.
5. Quantity. You can stuff a lot more spaghetti on a fork into your mouth at one go than farfalle.
So . . . it is important to pair your pasta with your sauce to produce the desired effect. It's also important to realize that in general in Italy pasta is not served with the sauce dumped on top. The cook blends the sauce and pasta together before serving. You should never be eating morsels of unsauced pasta.
Basic Egg Pasta
Nothing beats making pasta yourself. If you are used to making pastry dough it should be a breeze. There are just a few things to bear in mind. First is the flour that you use. Regular unbleached, all purpose flour works just fine, but for some of the thicker pasta shapes durum wheat may produce a better product. Generally I go with a half and half mix of durum and regular flour. Second, I find that having a pasta machine is very convenient, but not absolutely necessary. Pasta dough requires a fair amount of kneading to get the right silky texture; doing this by hand and with a rolling pin is a real chore. You can do most of the kneading by running the dough through the widest setting on the machine, doubling it over and running it through again until it achieves a nice silky texture. Third, DO NOT mix the flour and eggs in a bowl for the initial dough. Getting the right proportions of egg and flour requires a delicate eye. Make a mound of flour on your work surface, punch it down to form a hollow crater and crack the eggs into the middle. Then slowly incorporate flour from the inner walls of the crater with a fork, and then with your hands. Do not incorporate more flour than you need to form a shaggy ball. Fourth, I find that the narrowest setting on a pasta machine is usually too thin for practical purposes. Fourth, homemade pasta cooks very quickly. Don't overcook it. Have a large pot of boiling, salted water ready and be hyper-vigilant. Once the pasta goes in it will usually be no more than 3 minutes (depending on thickness) before it is cooked. Check after 2 minutes, and as soon as it is done, drain it, sauce it, and serve. It will continue cooking from residual heat even after it is drained, so err on the side of underdone. It would be a shame to waste all the effort and end up with a soggy mess.
3 ½ cups flour
4 extra-large or 5 medium eggs
Mound the flour in the center of a large wooden cutting board. Make a well in the middle of the flour, add the eggs. Using a fork, beat together the eggs and begin to incorporate the flour starting with the inner rim of the well. As you incorporate the eggs, keep pushing the flour up to retain the well shape (do not worry if it looks messy). The dough will come together in a shaggy mass when about half of the flour is incorporated.
Start kneading the dough with both hands, primarily using the palms of your hands. Add more flour, in ½ cup increments, if the dough is too sticky. Once the dough is a cohesive mass, remove the dough from the board and scrape up any leftover dry bits. Lightly flour the board and continue kneading for 3 more minutes. The dough should be elastic and a little sticky. Continue to knead for another 3 minutes, remembering to dust your board with flour when necessary. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and set aside for 20 minutes at room temperature. Roll and form as desired.
Note: Do not skip the kneading or resting portion of this recipe, they are essential for a light pasta
The Stock Pot
Have a big pot reserved as your stock pot. I mean big – 12 quarts (12 liters) or bigger. It should be heavy stainless steel. It will take time to mature. You need to dedicate it to its task. Also dedicate a place in the refrigerator where it can sleep at night.
Half fill the pot with water. Then toss in everything and anything – bones, peelings, scraps of all sorts. All your skins go in – onions, garlic, carrots, potatoes. All the carcasses from chickens and bones from stews and roasts. I mean EVERYTHING. Boil it all up for several hours. Then keep adding. Like a fine wine it matures over time.
Boil the pot once per day. Refrigerate overnight. This becomes your great reserve. Use the stock for gravies, soups, stews. Add water daily as you use up the stock — or, better, use the water that vegetables have been cooked in. You also need to strain it every few days to get rid of old bones and whatever else you chucked in.
Once in a while you need to clean out and start fresh – tragic moment. Scour the pot well, and start again.
Pie Crust
This recipe comes from my sister, Jane Mendola, who used to own a bakery, The English Tart, on Staten Island, NY. It is foolproof if you follow the instructions to the letter.
Put 1 ½ cups of all purpose flour and 4 ozs of cold butter, sliced, into a food processor.
Turn the processor on and count to 10, not too fast (but not too slowly) – around 8 seconds.
Then trickle steadily into the feeder, 2 ozs of iced water and turn off the processor when it all comes together.
Turn out the dough and cut it in half.
Make a disc out of each half and plastic wrap them and refrigerate until ready to use.
The vast majority of recipes will tell you to marinate items such as meat and fish by putting the pieces in a bowl with the marinade and let sit, turning occasionally. Generally this is all right, but a far superior method is to use a Ziploc bag. Put the items into the bag with the marinade. Close the top and lay the bag flat on a counter so that you can distribute your items in ONE layer. If there are too many, divide between two or more bags. When the items are all in one layer, gently open a small hole in the top of the zip lock, being careful not to spill the marinade. Simplest way to do this is to fold up the top only. Carefully press out all the air in the bag and then seal it again. Now all the items are completely surrounded on all sides by the marinade and there is no need to do anything except refrigerate for the necessary time.
Egg Batter
Here are three instructional videos I made to demonstrate the preparation of an Argentine tortilla. Part 1 is most useful because it concerns making a basic egg batter for a variety of dishes such as English pancakes and Yorkshire pudding.
Part 1 (The batter)
Part 2 (The filling)
Part 3 (The tortilla)
Weights and Measures
In the bulk of my recipes I give a detailed and precise list of ingredients. This is really a matter of convention as opposed to how I actually cook. In certain recipes, especially baking, exact measuring is very important. But in the kinds of savory dishes I make most commonly I don't measure anything. I throw things in the pot by eye. BUT . . .as the dishes simmer I am tasting, tasting, tasting, and making adjustments as necessary. So, what you should take from my recipes is not so much precise measurements as a general idea to play with. Strictly speaking, all my herb and spice lists should be labeled "to taste" just as is typical with salt and pepper.
The same is true of the proportions of main ingredients. Sometimes I will make a beef stew, for example, but with almost no beef and laden with a mix of vegetables. Nor do you always have to stick with the ingredient list rigidly. If you want to substitute sweet potatoes for potatoes, go ahead. The kitchen police won't arrest you. However, you do need to be mindful that certain ingredients are critical — especially if you are trying to recreate an ethnic or historic recipe.
Classic Sauces
Béchamel is traditionally made by melting a quantity of butter, and adding an equal part of flour to make a roux, which is cooked over gentle heat while stirring with a whisk. As it is a white sauce you must take care not to brown the roux. Then heated milk is gradually whisked in, and the sauce is cooked until thickened and smooth. The proportion of roux and milk determines the thickness of the sauce, typically one to three tablespoons each of flour and butter per cup of milk. One tablespoon each of butter and flour per cup of milk makes a thin, easily pourable sauce. Two tablespoons of each makes a medium thick sauce (use this for fish). Three tablespoons of each makes an extra thick sauce, such as used to fill croquettes or as a soufflé base. Salt and white pepper are added and it is customary to add a pinch of nutmeg. Optionally a whole or cut onion, studded with one or more whole cloves, and a bay leaf may be simmered with the milk and then strained before adding to the roux. In the case of poached fish you may add some of the stock to the milk.
Hollandaise is not desperately complicated to make, but you do have to know what you are doing. You'll need a whisk, a double boiler of some sort, egg yolks, and butter. A hollandaise is a semi-cooked emulsion of egg and butter, and all emulsions are tricky. You are trying to combine two things that don't want to mix (fat and water).
The proportions for hollandaise are ¼ cup of softened or melted butter, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a splash of water for each egg yolk. Place the egg yolks in the top of a double boiler on your counter top while heating water in the bottom to a simmer. If you do not have a double boiler suspend a stainless steel or heatproof glass bowl over simmering water so that the bowl does not come in direct contact with the water (otherwise the yolks will scramble). Whisk the yolks, water, and lemon juice together so that you have a smooth mix. Add a small amount of butter, place them over the steaming water and whisk vigorously. As the butter melts and begins to emulsify with the yolks add more butter, a little at a time at first, then increasing the amount as the emulsion forms and the sauce thickens. You should end up with a sauce slightly thicker than heavy cream.
Consommé is a delight as a first course, particularly if the main dish is heavy. Essentially, consommé is stock that has been reduced and clarified. Bring a quart of beef or chicken stock to a rolling boil. Add the whipped white of one egg plus the crushed shell. Let it simmer uncovered until the stock has been reduced by half. Using a sieve lined with muslin or other fine cloth, strain the consommé into a clean bowl. It will be a gorgeous golden color for chicken or deep brown for beef, with a heady aroma. You can serve it two ways. Conventionally it is served piping hot, perhaps with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or a few julienned vegetables. You should serve it in small bowls because it is very rich. Or, for a summer treat you can refrigerate the consommé which will turn into a gelatin. Serve in chilled bowls with a garnish of parsley or thinly sliced scallion tops.
Cooking Sugar
Many confections require that you cook sugar syrup to a certain stage. You start with a syrup of sugar and water with proportions according to the recipe. Then you heat it over medium-heat and either use a thermometer clamped to the side of the pot or test for the stages. As the syrup heats, the amount of water reduces allowing the temperature to rise well above the boiling point of water. This is an abbreviated table, using Celsius only, and brief descriptions and uses. If you are going by appearances you need a bowl of iced water near the stove. As the syrup heats, take a little with a spoon and drop it into the water. Then check for appearance as follows:
Stage Celsius (degrees C) Appearance and Uses
Thread 106-112 Loose thin thread. Sugar syrups.
Soft Ball 112-115 Soft, sticky ball. Caramels, fudge, pralines, fondant, and butter creams.
Firm Ball 116-120 Firm but pliable ball. Caramels, nougat, marshmallows, and toffees.
Hard Ball 122-130 Hard, sticky ball that holds its shape. Caramels, nougat, divinity and toffees.
Soft Crack 132-143 Strands that are firm yet pliable. Butterscotch, firm nougat, and taffy.
Hard Crack 146-155 Stiff, brittle threads. Brittles, toffees, hard candy.
After this you get caramel of various degrees, then burnt sugar.
The Onion Family
The important thing about the onion family is that just about all members, with the exception of garlic, are interchangeable. Using leeks instead of onions, for example, can fundamentally change a dish. Make French Leek Soup in the same way you make French Onion Soup. Or use a mix — chives, shallots, and green onions in place of plain onions.
1 .The onion family (genus Allium) has many brothers and sisters, many of which are under-used in home cooking. Learn about ALL of them and don't be afraid to change one for another in a recipe. My commonest substitution is to use leeks in place of onions. But you can also use caramelized scallions in place of onions in stews.
2. Use chives more often. They are a perennial that quickly spread and provide years of enjoyment in the garden as well as the kitchen because of their profuse flowers in the border. I use them most commonly in egg dishes and salads, as well as a soup garnish. They come in several varieties, including garlic chives and Chinese chives, each with distinctive flavors that enhance soups, stir fries, and salads. Don't forget, too, that the flowers are edible. They make a colorful and delicately pungent addition to a green salad.
3. Onions change flavors dramatically depending on how they are cooked. I tend to distinguish four categories – raw, translucent, amber, and dark. Each imparts a different flavor to a dish. I use a very fine dice of raw onions in soups and stews sometimes, added almost at the last minute. You will be amazed at how much this brightens up the flavors. A SE Asian favorite is to deep fry onion threads until they are dark and crisp. Drained and dried of excess oil they will keep in an airtight container for weeks. They are marvelous sprinkled over rice or curries.
4. Shallots tend often to be forgotten, perhaps because many cooks do not know what they are or because they are expensive. They look like small, brown-skinned onions shaped much like big garlic cloves. To my mind their best uses are raw, finely chopped in salads, or deep fried in thin slices to a crisp golden and used as a garnish for beef stews.
5. Use leeks more. Try buttered leeks as a bed for fish. Slice both the green and white parts thinly on the diagonal. Melt a generous amount of butter in a heavy skillet and cook the leeks on a very slow flame for 15 to 20 minutes. Plain poached leeks, cut into big rounds, make an excellent accompaniment for any meat dish. Put a few, cut into 4" lengths (white part), into the roasting pan along with whatever else you are roasting. Onions are great roasted this way too. A whole head of garlic roasted makes a delicious spread for toasted bread.
6. All of the onion family (with the exception of leeks) are dead easy to grow. Even if all you have is a sunny balcony, pot up some chives at the very least. If you have a garden plot always devote a patch to onions. They can be eaten at all stages from spring onions to full matured bulbs. Garden onions cannot be rivaled in cooking.
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SCOTUS Decision On Mandatory Life In Prison Could Affect Dozens Convicted In Allegheny County
Pennsylvania has more people sentenced to life in prison as juveniles than any other state.
A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court Monday could reduce those sentences for 497 inmates in Pennsylvania. Those people were convicted as juveniles for homicides; which used to mean automatic life in prison without parole.
In 2012, the Supreme Court ruled that was cruel and unusual punishment. Monday, the court said that ban is retroactive to cases decided before 2012.
Marsha Levick, Deputy Director and Chief Legal Counsel of the Juvenile Law Center in Philadelphia, said it's unclear if the offender will have to file to be re-sentenced. But when that happens, the sentencing hearing will have to take into account an array of youthful characteristics, such as immaturity, impulsiveness and susceptibility to peer pressure and family circumstances.
"The court will really have to undertake a process of discerning for that individual what the right sentence would have been," she said.
Mike Manko, spokesman for the Allegheny County district attorney's office, said the office did not have a comment on the decision, but said the county has had eight re-sentencing cases affected by the 2012 ruling and has identified 37 more that could be impacted, dating back to 1968.
The ruling was met with celebration from juvenile defenders, while victims' advocates expressed uncertainty for families who might have to re-testify for the offender's parole board.
Patrice El-Wagaa, director of victim witness services at the Pittsburgh Center for Victims, said the center tried to be proactive when they knew this was a possibility and tried to reach as many families as they could. When a re-sentencing is scheduled, the center will make contact with the family of the murder victim.
While El-Wagaa's office advocates locally, the state's victim advocate, Jennifer Storm, said her office will be notifying 300 victims of juvenile offenders eligible for relief.
"What it looks like for the victims, is the justice they thought they received in the courts is now up in the air. And it could mean that the individual who murdered their loved one could walk out of jail," she said.
Storm said the decision means victims will be back in the criminal justice system.
"They are going to have to testify again, possibly at the county level, definitely at the state level, if parole consideration happens. And it just rips off all those wounds and puts them in a state of uncertainty and truly re-victimizes them," she said.
After the initial ruling, the Pennsylvania legislature enacted a minimum sentence for juveniles convicted of homicide of 20 to 35 years, depending on the offender's age. That law is not retroactive.
Levick said the Supreme Court's decision shows the court sees juvenile and adult offenders differently.
"When you consider that juveniles as a group not only have these characteristics typical of adolescence, but also are likely to rehabilitate. They will change. They will not remain the same person they were at 15, 16 or 17 (years old)," she said.
In the 6-3 majority opinion, Justice Anthony Kennedy said juvenile offenders must be given the opportunity, "To show their crime did not reflect irreparable corruption; and, if it did not, their hope for some years of life outside prison walls must be restored."
According to an NPR report, the ruling will change sentences for more than 2,100 inmates nationally.


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Enjoy shopping and dining or catch a movie at Epic Theatres, all within walking distance or a very short leisurely commute through the Town Center. Outdoor activities can be found along the 70 miles of saltwater & freshwater canals and dozens of beautiful parks including Central Park. Our community is also a short drive away from recreation at Grand Reserve Golf Club, as well as committed medical facilities at Advent Health. These affordable apartments feature floor plans with one, two, & two bed w/ den homes in a 4 story mid-rise building with elevators. They feature fabulous Chef-style Kitchens with Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel energy efficient appliances along with an open floor plan perfect for entertaining. Garages are available below the carriage homes and the senior building.
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Bharam's brother Arfeen is said to be involved in land grabbing in Karachi. He was apprehended from Dubai today.
Police nabbed seven more accomplices of the 'China cutting maestro', who too were reportedly affiliated with a political party.
The arrests were made upon the identification of Bharam during interrogation.
The suspect is currently under custody after being arrested from Abu Dhabi with the help of Interpol, a couple of days ago.


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Do you experience constant chronic pain in your back, shoulders, neck, legs or arms? Perhaps you find that the pain is keeping you from sleeping well at night, performing your daily duties at work and interfering with your social life. All in all, the pain you are experiencing can be very disruptive to you and make you feel miserable or even depressed. At this point, you want to explore the best opportunities available to you to get the relief that you need. Instead of turning to using painkillers or medication that can cause other physical problems for you, you want to seek out the services of the best chiropractor in Studio City to help turn your life around.
Overcoming the Skeptics
For a long time now, there are many people that are skeptical about chiropractic services and what they can really do for you. You have probably heard all the stories about how chiropractors cannot really provide you with any significant medical help or that they are not real doctors so they must not know what they are doing. The truth is that chiropractic medicine goes well beyond what the skeptics will tell you. Studies have long proven that going to see a chiropractor can be an excellent way to help you deal with a laundry list of medical issues. The adjustments that a chiropractor can perform on you can help not only relieve you of pain but improve your mood, allow you to sleep better, help you with weight loss and a variety of other improvements.
Finding the Right Service for You
Just a simple search on the Internet will show that there are many chiropractors in your area but in order to find the best chiropractor in Studio City you want to make sure that the service you consider meet certain criteria for you. You want to be sure that they are properly licensed and have quality experience in performing this type of work. Take the time to arrange for a consultation so you can meet with the chiropractor so you are sure that you are comfortable with what they are going to do.
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If you want to see the best chiropractor in Studio City then you need to make an appointment with Back to Wellness Center by calling them at 818-985-2559. Back to Wellness Center offers high quality chiropractic services that can help you to restore your health to the best levels you have seen in a long time.


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For the past few weeks, I have been working on some low carb bread and buns that I've been trying to make dairy-free or avoid complicated ingredients that I don't easily have access to here in Japan. I started thinking about the mug muffin and how I've never been able to fully enjoy it because it falls apart easily and tastes like eggs too much.
While I know the mug muffin is convenient as it can be prepared in less than 2 minutes, I personally prefer bread that is baked and can be reheated or frozen after making a big batch. After a few shots, I have finally developed the ultimate keto buns that are only 1.33g net carbs! I personally like to add spices to the bun which brings it up to a 1.89g net carbs per bun. You don't need to have any special ingredients and the preparation time takes less than two minutes.
I have also tested this recipe using unsalted butter beef tallow and it works just as well, however the beef tallow had a slight beefy taste. I think the trick to making these buns is by using a stick blender or magic bullet. To be honest, I haven't tried making it with a stand mixer or blender so I can't tell you if it works as well.
I also tried experimenting with adding baking powder to the batter, but I found that the bun rose too much and it looked like one of those volcanoes that had gone overboard!
This recipe uses 4 eggs and I evenly pour it into 6 large silicone moulds. You could pour it into 4 moulds and make 4 buns, but I find they come out a little too thick and prefer the thinner version, plus it's less carbs. The plain bun tastes just a tiny little eggy, but not as much as the mug muffin.
I prefer adding a bit of spices and seeds so that the "egg" taste completely disappears. My favourite version included black and white sesame seeds, rosemary and onion flakes.
I've been so excited about this bun that I have made so many sandwiches and burgers this week! I can't believe how good they taste; they remind me of wheat bread! I find they are absolutely perfect for burgers and breakfast sandwiches as they hold together without falling apart and they pair so well with other ingredients!
These are great low carb buns to dip into egg yolks, spread butter on, top with some traeger brisket or dip into some keto chili! You'll love how versatile these low carb buns can be.
As I mentioned earlier, these buns can be toasted and can even be frozen and toasted again! I like to add a bit of butter over them and enjoy them as toasts! The plain ones kind of remind me of English muffins!
The way I have made them was just by combining all of the ingredients in a cup or cylinder for the stick blender, with the wet stuff at the bottom and dry stuff at the top and just pulsing 5-6 times until all of the batter was mixed together.
This picture shows that I added flax seeds to the mix; you can add whatever type of spices/seeds you want! You then pour it evenly in large silicone muffin moulds and bake it! Make sure you cool them completely before serving!
For this recipe I used a Tescom stick blender with its attached beaker and I used some silicone jumbo muffin moulds!
The Ultimate Keto Buns (Paleo/Low Carb/Gluten & Dairy-free)
- 4 tbsp lard (melted (unsalted butter and beef tallow also works))
- 4 eggs
- ½ tsp Himalayan salt
- ¾ cup (100 g) blanched almond flour
- 1 tbsp rosemary
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
- 1 tsp onion flakes
- Preheat the oven to 220C/430F.
- Add the melted lard and eggs inside the stick blender beaker. Add the rest of the ingredients (don't skip the salt) over the liquid and add your stick blender inside the beaker. Pulse 5-10 times until all of the batter is completely mixed together.
- Pour equally in 6 silicone jumbo muffin moulds (sprinkle the extra sesame seeds over each bun if you wish). If you want an even thicker bun, you could pour the batter into 4 moulds instead of 6. Place in the oven. Bake for 26 minutes. Take out of the oven and let completely cool before cutting.
**I have tried making it with 90g-120g of blanched almond flour and any grams in between that amount works fine! I found 100g was the best though!
***If you want an even thicker bun, feel free to pour the batter into 4 moulds instead of 6, just count those extra carbs!
****DON'T add baking powder, they will rise too much and be hollow inside!
*****I haven't made these in metal muffin moulds, but you could try to oil some and then pour the batter in it? Just watch them in the oven after 18 minutes as the metal gets hotter than the silicones.
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Security can be the biggest strength and also the weakness for any CMS. Looking at the number of changes being made by the Drupal Developers on the security aspect, it's very important that you know how much security does your website has and how much does it require. We thought instead of assuming things, why not take an opinion from the developers directly and understand what they have to say about the safety of the Drupal Development. Recently, our team was working with a client who was very serious about the website security as he had an important data and he didn't want to risk it for a casual security. That is when we thought it is important to let you all know even if Drupal is an open source CMS, the updates that are being done in it have resulted to a more powerful and secured CMS. This is one of the reasons why even White house had switched to Drupal.
Our Drupal Developers'recommends that the Drupal's API are more secured when used in their default modes. Various concerns such as Injection, Cross Site Scripting, Session Management, Cross Site Request Forgeries, and many similar ones has the standard set of solutions in the Drupal API. One of the important factors of drupal is that it doesn't have an inducement to hide any of the security vulnerabilities. Till the date, drupal had over 28,000+ contributed projects which are well-examined by their users to seek whether it has any potential minor glitches. All the security advisories involved in the process firstly discovers the root of the problems and deploys potential measures to solve them permanently. The experts say that you will find it extremely rare when a particular security concern is exploited before it is fixed by these security advisories. Therefore, the developers always recommend you to keep your respective versions updated so that you can get rid of the security vulnerabilities (if any). The security authorities notify which version or drupal core is to be updated, following them you can update it.
If we talk about the security issues on the live websites, the Drupal Developers have found that a majority of security holes are formed because of the custom codes that are written by the developers of that website or a custom theme that is demanded by the site owners. Now, in this case, even if you update your version to the latest ones, there is a less possibility that your concerns will be observed and taken care by the security advisories. Those codes do not get the same public analysis as the other websites that belong to drupal.org. Apart from this, there is one more reason which can harm your website. Many experienced Drupal Developers have been repeating this all over that problems at the server side i.e., using the insecure web protocols like FTP can more likely cause an attack on the website. So make sure you handle it very carefully and the developer uses it smartly.
There are over thousands of Drupal Developers all over the world who depend on the notifications from the advisories from drupal.org for any changes or guides. So, deploying a security measure is something much more than simply posting a security patch on the CMS. It's basically their duty to notify those thousands of people who are using it for their websites. Usually, the security team co-ordinates with these security announcements in the launching period and decides whether the acknowledged security issues are ready for the release or not. This whole process is quite big. Firstly the issues are noticed, analyzed and reviewed by the authorities, then the newer versions are created eradicating the concerns, then it is posted on the main website and only then the developers use it for their websites.
If you need any more information about securing drupal or want to get any projects developed in it, contact eLuminous technologies who has a widely experienced Drupal Developers for hire. They are qualified, innovative and creatively intelligent when it comes to the development of an attractive, technical and secured website.


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By Ifeanyi Nwoko
Senator Andy Uba has said that the social and economic development of Nigeria is dependent on exemplary and purposeful leadership.
Sen. Uba a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming November polls in the state, said that the problem of Nigeria was leadership without purpose.
The Senator spoke during the 50th birthday celebration of Rt.Rev. Dr. Owen. C. Nwokolo at the Basilica of St. Andrew Odo-Akpu, Onitsha; Anambra state.
Uba said that if Nigerian leaders could exemplify such purposeful leadership like the one shown by Rev. Nwokolo, Nigeria would have been a better place.
He expressed optimism that that more people like him (the priest), the society will experience a lot more transformation and positive conscientization.
The celebration also coincided with the second session of the third synod and launching of the book title: "Parenting in the Old Testament: Contemporary patterns, challenges and solutions for Nigeria"
Sen. Uba while launching the book also donated the sum of N7 million to the church and promised to support the church conference centre with two trailer-loads of cement.
The governorship aspirant also bought the book for all the clergy in the church.
Other dignitaries who graced the occasion include: former Vice President- Chief Alex Ekwueme; Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano; former Minister of Power, Professor Chinedu Nebo; former CBN Governor-Professor Chukwuma Soludo, among others.


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The iPhone X, iPhone 8/Plus and four different iPad models are facing a potential import ban in South Korea over a patent infringement claim. Korean authorities say that no decision has yet been made, but that the ruling is 'likely' to go against Apple.
Ironically, however, Apple may end up being saved by the intervention of rival smartphone supplier Samsung …
KAIST, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, claims to hold a patent over a form of transistor technology used in Apple's A-series chips. The technology, known as FinFET, is a form of 3D transistor used in many modern processors.
Business Korea reports that the Korean government has indicated the expected outcome of the investigation.
The Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy is investigating the allegations that Apple infringed on the KAIST's FinFET-related patent. With the investigation period already extended twice, its final determination is likely to be in favor of the KAIST. Then, import of Apple phones such as the iPhone X may be banned […]
The targets include iPhone 8, iPhone 8+, iPhone X, iPad 9.7, and 9.7-, 10.5-, and 12.9-inch iPad Pro
The dispute is not over whether Apple's chips use FinFET technology, but rather whether or not the patent is valid. The potential good news for Apple is that the validity of the patent is also being challenged by Samsung – which uses the same tech in its chips.
"We cannot but pay attention to the litigation in the U.S. and South Korea involving Samsung Electronics although our current investigation is targeting Apple," the ministry explained, adding, "This is because Samsung Electronics submitted evidence to refute the novelty of the patent, which is required for the patent to be regarded as being valid."
So we could end up with the rather amusing situation of Samsung saving the day for Apple.
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Prompt No. 12
Your main character finds a box of scorched human hair. Whose is it? How did it get there?
The cardboard box squatted on the card table, daring Jack to say anything.
He didn't. Instead, he used the kitchen counter to pop the cap off another bottle of Killian's and drained fully half of it before returning to his place at the table.
"Dude." Jack wiped his mouth with the back of his hand and turned to Chris, who was staring at the box as if it held a piece of the true cross. He was also on his third beer, and Jack wondered what his priest would have to say about that. "Dude," Chris repeated, awestruck, and venerated the box with a half-hearted toast before taking another swig.
"That is some seriously weird shit," said Ryan, who was sitting opposite Chris around the card table. Ryan had been the only one to open the box for a second look, and Jack could see the wheels turning behind his eyes. Ryan had only consumed one beer. Chris called him a pansy until Ryan threatened to dump the contents of the box on him, and then Chris shut up about the whole affair and settled back into a state of meditative nonsobriety. "Where'd you get it?"
"Attic," said Jack, pulling up to the table but maintaining a respectful distance from the box.
"You have an attic?"
"News to me, too," he shrugged. "Trapdoor's in the spare room. I've got so much crap in there I've lost sight of the floor." He drank again and squinted his eyes closed. "Thought I'd move some stuff up there, maybe get a pool table …"
"I'm moving in," said Chris.
"… and, you know, make a rec room out of the place. So I get into the attic, right?"
Ryan nodded. Chris drained the last of his beer and set off in search of further supplies in the garage.
"And there's a bunch of boxes. First one's a stack of Playboys."
Ryan cocked an eyebrow. "Any good?"
"If you want to see what your mom would have been like as a centerfold, yeah, they're decent," said Jack. "Second box is a nest of Christmas lights and a dead squirrel. Third was this." He tilted the bottle toward the box on the table and grimaced.
"The hell would you label it?" Chris's voice drifted in from the reserve-supply stash. "'Hair, do not discard'?"
"Just curious," muttered Ryan. "Anything … you know, attached to it?"
"I haven't been digging, if that's what you mean," said Jack. "No way I'm putting my hand in there."
"Weenie," Ryan sighed, and opened the box a third time. Chris, who had by then discovered the Heineken, glanced up and moaned, "Aw, man."
Using Jack's grill implements like salad tongs and working over the last garbage bag in the house, Ryan emptied the contents of the box onto the kitchen floor and ascertained, to the unspoken relief of all present, that the charred hair wasn't currently attached to anything.
"Could be a burned wig, right?" said Jack, examining the mess in his kitchen.
Ryan lifted a forkful to his nose and sniffed. "No. Besides, if this were synthetic, it would have melted or something. It's just crispy."
Suddenly, Chris jumped off the counter with a look of horror on his face. "Dude," he said, backing away from the blond pile. "You guys know that play? Sweeney Todd?"
"Yes," said Ryan, not looking up from his investigation.
Jack looked at Ryan, then back at the hair. "Aw, man. You had to bring that up, didn't you? Shit."
When Chris and Ryan arrived at the pool hall the next evening, Jack was in high spirits and had just won $20.
"You see that?" he beamed, thumbing at the pool table.
"Beautiful," said Chris.
Ryan put a hand on his shoulder and leaned in. "What about you-know-what?" he whispered.
Furrows creased Jack's brow for a moment, then he slapped them both on the arm and grinned. "That. Right. I talked to the agent this morning …"
"The agent with the ass or the agent who looked like Mrs. Pendleton?"
"… and she put me in touch with the previous owners. They're out in a garden house now. The one with the ass."
Chris nodded sagely, and let his mind wander out of the conversation.
"So I stopped by their place, right?" said Jack, turning to Ryan, who, while sharing Chris's feelings for a certain ReMax agent, could at least pretend to listen. "There's an old guy planting flowers in the front yard, and I introduce myself, and ask him about a box of hair in the attic. You know what he said?"
Ryan waited for it.
"It's his daughter's! There was a fireworks accident years ago and she just about set her head on fire. They had to cut it all off, but she didn't want to get rid of it, so they stuck it up there and forgot all about it."
Ryan took a drink and nodded. "Better than I'd previously thought. Still some pretty nasty shit. You want a beer?"
"If you're buying."
They wandered toward the bar, Jack's winnings tucked away, and left Chris sitting at a table by himself, dreaming of real estate.
The next morning, Jack found a box containing a severed human hand, also slightly charred. After that, he stayed out of the attic.


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Scholarship Awards
Education is a top priority for all parents. The Cameron House Foundation seeks applicants (boys and girls) of rising 8, 9 and 10 year olds for the Bursary Foundation award.
Cameron Vale School Offers:
- Small vibrant independent co-educational school for children aged 4-11 years
- Excellent pupil teacher ratio
- Specialist teaching staff
- Additional Strengths in Music, Drama, Art and Sport
- Proven track record of success at 11+ entry into independent senior schools
The Opportunity
The aim of the Cameron House Foundation (Registered Charity No. 1114983) is to help a child to benefit from an excellent educational experience at a heavily reduced rate. The Foundation is looking for enthusiastic, academically able children who are motivated to do well and make a contribution to the life of the school. Candidates will be invited to spend a day at the school for an assessment in Mathematics and English and an interview.
The Next Step
If you would like your child to be considered for a scholarship please contact the Headmistress, Mrs Bridget Saul, on 020 7352 4040 or email [email protected]. Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need.


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`GENETIC fingerprinting,'' the DNA-testing technique that crime experts call the most powerful forensics innovation in a century, will get its closest look under the legal microscope beginning today, in the O.J. Simpson murder trial.
What is decided in exhaustive courtroom scrutiny of these tests - and before worldwide television audiences - could change the strategy of criminal prosecution as few earlier developments have in the history of US jurisprudence.
In these hearings, called Kelly-Frye, Judge Lance Ito will begin weighing defense and prosecution arguments on whether the jury can hear the results of these DNA tests. The tests of blood taken from the crime scene and Mr. Simpson's car and home are scientific laboratory attempts to identify the genetic material found in those samples.
Prosecutors say that the blood, already analyzed in different types of DNA tests, implicates Simpson in the June 12, 1994 stabbing deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. The evidence is crucial because prosecutors have no eyewitnesses.
``The ultimate legal significance of these hearings is whether or not the core of the prosecution's case can be used,'' says Myrna Raeder, chair of the American Bar Association's Committee on Federal Rules of Procedure and Evidence. ``If they can't put Simpson at the crime scene, they will have a much harder time establishing his guilt beyond reasonable doubt.''
Named for the California cases that established the legal principles involved, a Kelly-Frye hearing generally involves three criteria: 1) Is the technique ``generally accepted'' within the relevant scientific community? 2) Were procedures in this case administered and testified to by qualified experts? 3) Were the procedures properly applied?
Most legal analysts say the defense may forgo arguments in front of Judge Ito alone over the first two criteria, opting to save those debates until jurors are present. Instead, for now, the crux of the defense case probably will rest with whether evidence and testing procedures were properly applied.
``This is where defense attorneys will have a field day,'' says Robert Pugsley, a professor of law at Southwestern School of Law, who has been following the trial closely. Holding that a significant potential for contamination of blood samples could have occurred as police investigators mishandled them throughout the extended period of testing, the defense has already served notice that their case will focus on such mishandling.
``All the goofs and gaffes of the police forensic teams and medical pathologists are going to be spotlighted ad infinitum,'' says Mr. Pugsley.
Prosecutors have submitted blood samples to two different types of DNA tests, and this will complicate the hearings to some degree. One procedure - known by the acronym RFLP - has been upheld in state appellate courts while another - known as PCR analysis - has not. Because of this, a greater possibility for establishing precedent and expanding the field of DNA testing exists with possible rulings regarding the PCR-style tests.
``If Ito permits the PCR evidence, other judges across the country may begin allowing it as well,'' says Ms. Raeder. Such a ruling would carry significance because the PCR method can be used with far smaller samples of blood and can be utilized with samples that are older as well as degraded by time. If Simpson is convicted and the case goes into appeal, an eventual ruling by the California State Supreme Court on PCR methodology could establish law for all future cases in the state.
The Kelly-Frye segment of the pretrial proceedings will be a dress rehearsal for later presentations about DNA evidence before the jury.
Both lawyer teams will glean strategy to use later from the way such hearings are received by the judge, news media, and public. (Scheduled convening of the trial with a jury is Jan. 18, but many say formal, opening arguments may not be heard until mid-February.)
The proceedings are expected to be eye-glazingly exhaustive and technical.
``[Defense attorneys] [Robert] Shapiro and [Johnny] Cochran will do everything to convince viewers that such evidence is confusing,'' says Pugsley. ``Prosecutors will attempt to distill their arguments to show that DNA evidence is perfectly clear and intelligible.''
Under Kelly-Frye, the prosecution must show that the statistical and laboratory methods in question are ``generally accepted.'' So the prosecution's method of presenting its case is critical as a precedent. The ``general acceptance'' test has been upheld in one state district court, but rejected in another.


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Specialized Ministries
Kansas District Missions includes four specialized ministries: Rural and Small Town Mission, Multiethnic Ministry, Campus Ministry, and Deaf Ministry. For more information, click the images below.
Missions Staff
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Assistant to the President for Missions and Stewardship
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This bucket hat is a combination of timeless practicality and vintage style. Perfect for those sunnier days, when you want to protect your face from the sun but still look stylish.
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Similar to many homeowners, you're probably uneducated on roofs or you simply don't care about them. But your roof is actually vital to your family's security and protection, and it keeps the remainder of your home and property secure too. This article provides excellent roofing tips you should know. Continue reading to learn more.
Never hire a roof contractor that can not supply you with a list of satisfied customers. Having a roof repaired or replaced can be expensive. Additionally, if they do not do quality work it could lead to water damage inside of your home. Be cautious and always ask for references before hiring a roofer.
Before entering a contract with a roofer, consult the Better Business Bureau. They'll be able to tell you if complaints have been entered against this roofer in the past, and may be able to give you insight that the roofer's own references won't. The integrity of your roof is important, and you don't want to get scammed.
If you are trying to replace or repair a roof on your own, always take precautions. Make sure to wear rubber soled shoes that grip and consider using a harness too. In addition, ask a buddy to remain on the ground in case you need help. Working on a roof requires standing in uneven ways and moving around far above ground, so these precautions are necessary.
If you've called a roofer, but their visit isn't for another couple days, use a type of temporary fix on the leaky roof. Nail heavy plastic over the leak. It's an inelegant solution, but it may buy you some time.
Do not choose a roofer based solely on price. Sure, cheaper prices may be good for your pocket, but it could be an indication that you are not going to get the quality work you need. Check out the BBB to find out if a potential roofer is someone you can trust.
Avoid ice build-up on your roof in the winter time. This potentially devastating situation occurs when snow begins to melt close to the interior lining of your home, then freezes, creating a seal. That ice can remain for a long period of time with low temperatures and create leaks and warping. Proper ventilation and insulation should remedy the problem.
Never use bleach to clean your roof. While bleach is something that is very effective at cleaning many areas of your home, it should never be used to clean your roof. This is because the chemicals found in bleach are corrosive, and they may cause a lot of damage to the roofing materials.
Slate roofs can offer you something that a shingle roof cannot, this is an aged and sophisticated look. Slate roofs have been used for hundreds of years, as tar shingles have not been produced for as long as people have needed roofs. Some of the most famous buildings have slate roofs, all having a sophisticated and timely look.
Most people have no idea how to care for a roof. As you can see from the article you just read, this is important so that small issues do not become big expenses due to neglect. Roofing care is essential for the well-being of your family and your house.


text: Career Guide Regardless of the field, you're interested in, this Trade School Career Guide will help you get started. For each of the featured careers, we cover everything from basic job duties and education requirements to salary and job outlook.Get started now by selecting your future career choice from the list below Career Options Criminal Justice: Criminal justice degrees qualify you for many fields within the criminal justice and forensic fields. Program graduates can look forward to a multitude of opportunities. Crime Scene Investigator: Crime scene Investigators assist in the investigation of crimes by handling the collection and analyze all physical evidence at the crime scene. It is common Court Reporter: Court reporters are in attendance at legal proceedings and public speaking events to create transcriptions (word-for-word) of these events. It is common for court reporters Correctional Officer: A correctional officer's main responsibility is the oversight of inmates who have been arrested for various reasons and is either awaiting trial or they are Cyber Security: Cyber security analyst's main responsibility is to plan and lay out security procedures for the protection of an organization's computer systems and networks. With the daily Welding: Welding is the act of joining metal parts through intense heat. Welders weld, and they also fill holes or seams of metal products, all while Truck Driving: Truck drivers are responsible for the transport of goods from one location to another. Most truck drivers are long-haul drivers and they operate trucks with Plumbing: Plumbers are responsible for the installation and repair of pipes that carry water, air or other gases or liquids to, in and out of businesses, Motorcycle Mechanic: Motorcycle mechanics work on motorcycles of all kinds, mopeds and other small engine vehicles. Motorcycles have never been more popular and with the increase in Marine Mechanic: Becoming a marine mechanic can be a great career. As the largest contingent of retirees (baby boomers) get ready to get in to their retirement work in the San Diego Yacht refit and repair field.


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5 Massive Trends That Are Dying Out in 2019
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We know you come to Who What Wear to get your download on all the key trends of the season and what to buy to nail each and every one. So it's only natural then that we keep you up to date on the trends that we're tossing aside right now, too. To make it as straightforward for you as possible, we're going to break down the trends that were everywhere at one point but are now definitely dying out.
Ahead, we've identified five trends that were undeniably massive not too long ago but are hitting their expiration dates in 2019. Let me give you an example: Cropped flare jeans were the denim trend everyone owned (this editor included) in 2017 and into 2018, right? Well, I feel it's my journalistic duty to report on what's been replacing the jeans in the fashion world and in my own closet these days. If you like to stay on top of the latest trends, keep reading to see which spring fashion trends to set aside and which to wear instead so you can start dressing better immediately.
OUT: Cropped Flare Jeans
IN: Longer and Looser Fits
I owned a pair. You owned a pair. Virtually everyone I know owned at least one pair of cropped flare jeans. That's how big the style was. It's been on the decline for a while now, taking a back seat to baggier fits and '90s-style straight-leg jeans: two denim trends that feel so current.
OUT: Bomber Jackets
IN: Utility Jackets
Remember bomber jackets? Just a few years ago, bomber jacket outfits filled up every celebrity street style gallery and were generally worn with anything from jeans to leggings. Now, though, sleeker utility styles are reigning supreme, especially belted silhouettes in every material from denim to faux leather.
OUT: Crossbody Bags
IN: Shoulder Bags
As much as we appreciate how useful our crossbody bags have been for years and years, it's finally time for a new bag shape to step into the spotlight, and as soon as Prada's Sidonie Bag began flooding our feeds, it was clear that that new shape would be all about the cropped-shoulder-bag look.
OUT: Teeny-Tiny Sunglasses
IN: Oversize and Retro Shapes
Did anyone else just breathe a sigh of relief? I don't know about you, but I had been anticipating the death of micro shades for a while now, so I'm thrilled to report that all the coolest sunglasses are doubling in size. Retro tortoiseshell, '70s-inspired tints, and geometric shapes are all the key details here.
OUT: Pool Slides
IN: Chunky-Sole Sandals
Comfortable sandals will always be peaking during the summer months, so it's only natural then that a new sandal style would reign supreme. This year, it's sporty sandals by the likes of Teva and Birkenstock that are trending hard, canceling out the pool slides that dominated not long ago.
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Ready Your Ski-Legs for March Break (Part 1)
Imagine this: It's a clear, sunny day, and you are packing it in after a great day of skiing or snowboarding. You take off your gear, grab a snack, and hop into the car to head home. Everything is going well, until you finally get home and start to unload the car. Your hips feel tight, your thighs feel shaky, your calves feel stiff… Sound familiar? I know I'm not the only one to have experienced this!
With March Break ski and snowboard trips on the horizon, this is a good time to review a few lower body exercises that will help combat the familiar post-exercise achiness. Stretching helps to maintain (and improve) muscle length and flexibility, and also helps with injury prevention. Over the next couple of weeks, stay tuned for some lower body stretches to add to your après-ski/board routine! These can all be done in the lodge or outside your car, prior to heading home.
As a rule of thumb, with each stretch only go to the point where you first feel the pull through the muscle (there shouldn't be any pain). Once you've found that point, hold the stretch for about 30 seconds, then progress a bit further, 2 more times, again holding for 30 seconds. Don't forget to stretch both sides!
Let's get started with our first stretch:
1. HIP FLEXORS (aka those little overworked muscles in the front of your hips)
These muscles help to flex the hip and bring the thigh closer to the chest. Tension in this area is especially noticeable after sitting for a prolonged period of time (say…in a car, bus or plane), and can even cause low back pain.
Before you start the stretch, you'll most likely want to place some kind of padding on the ground for your knee to rest on (ie. A towel, snow pants…). Now you can comfortably adopt a lunge position, with one knee resting on the padding – this is the side you'll be targeting with the stretch. The other leg should be bent in front of your body with the foot firmly planted on the ground. To increase the stretch, simply lean more into the lunge, opening up the front of your hip. You can also try reaching that same side arm above your head – can you feel how it opens up the front of the hip even more?
This stretch is most effective if performed resting on the ground, though it can be modified to a standing position as well (especially if the ground is wet or covered in snow).
2. QUADRICEPS (the big strong muscles that make up the front of your thighs)
This next stretch targets the muscles that help maintain the slight bend in your knees (or a squatted position). These muscles get a great workout while you're on the slopes.
The stretch can be performed standing, lying on your stomach, or lying on your side (though if in a ski lodge, standing is probably the easiest!). First, slowly flex the knee, bringing the foot towards the buttocks. Make sure that the knee is in line with the hips and that the stretch leg is held close to the other knee. Grab just above the ankle joint (rather than the foot), to maintain the stretch. (Holding at the foot will target the muscles that cross the front of the ankle more than those in the front of the thigh.)
If you are doing this stretch standing up right and are having trouble balancing, find a wall that you can stand beside for support.
Stay tuned for our next post to learn how to stretch two muscle groups on the back side of our legs – the calves and hamstrings!
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About Art For All Ages
Steve Faver is an artist with over 40 years of art experience.
Steve has worked with all sorts of mediums including Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Pencils, Pastels, Airbrush and more…
Yet when it came to teaching art Steve discovered many do not have the dexterity to control a paintbrush.
That's why he's created this unique painting program where 3 simple moves with a SPONGE and the painting is done!
All of our paintings can be done with little or no brushwork at all, the sponge does 90-100% of the work.
This has made Art For All Ages the fastest-growing Art program for seniors because it's so easy EVERYONE can paint with our program!
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Looks like 2017 football state title game will be explosive
If you're the kind of high school football fan that likes lots of scoring, then you'll love this year's 6A championship game — regardless of which two of the remaining teams wind up playing for the title.
There are four teams still standing: No 1 seed Mountain Pointe High, No. 3 Chandler High, No. 4 Perry High, and No. 7 Red Mountain High. Each has won two games to get to next week's semifinals.
As a group, they have totaled 446 points in those eight tournament games. Four hundred…forty-six…in eight games. Let that sink in.
Chandler put 126 points on the scoreboard in its two games, Perry 124, Mountain Pointe 109, and Red Mountain 87. This is not basketball, folks. It just looks like it by the scores.
That championship game on Dec. 2 could resemble an Arena football game. Or worse yet, a runaway video game.
A couple of the quarterfinal games offered a glimpse of the kind of firepower these teams are capable of producing. Chandler ran up 77 points against No. 6-seeded Pinnacle High and Perry hung 72 points on No. 5 Hamilton High.
These were not first-round blow-outs over high seeds, mind you. These basketball-type scores came against teams with respectable seedings.
Chandler's massive offensive output Friday night against Pinnacle was out of necessity. The Pioneers put up 52 points of their own as the two teams combined for 129 points.
Chandler, playing at home, dug out of a 10-0 hole to lead 14-10 after the first quarter, extended the lead to 42-31 by halftime, and then stretched it to 18 points going into the fourth. The Wolves' junior quarterback, Jacob Conover, accounted for four of his team's 11 touchdowns with his passing and senior running back Drake Anderson added five more on the ground. Anderson's 69-yard TD run on the first play of the second half was the score that broke the back of the Pioneer defense and essentially put the game out of reach.
While scoring became almost a mundane part of the game, there were a couple of highlight-reel memories to take home from the game. The most exciting had to be a 108-yard touchdown run by Gunner Maldanado, when the sophomore safety intercepted a Spencer Rattler pass in the back of the end zone and motored all the way down the sideline for a score that put the Wolves up 56-38.
Rattler, a junior who has committed to play for Oklahoma, contributed five touchdowns and more than 450 total yards of offense.
The most interesting play of the night had to be the fake punt that Chandler ran late in the third quarter, as senior Damien Maxwell surprised the Pinnacle defense by running it in 46 yards for the score.
Chandler, which entered the season as the No. 7 team in the nation, will take the next step on the road to defending its 2016 state championship by playing Mesa's Red Mountain in the semis next Friday on its home field.
Over in Gilbert, it was an entirely different story. Perry needed only a portion of its 72 points to top Hamilton in a game that was over by halftime. Hamilton scored all of its 14 points in the first quarter and, after back-to-back touchdowns, it looked like the Huskies were going to make a game of it. But they were steamrolled the rest of the way as the Pumas piled up 716 yards of total offense.
Perry's senior quarterback, Brock Purdy, buried the Huskies in the first half by throwing for four touchdowns and running for two more. He finished the night with 536 yards passing on a 22-for-30 performance, collecting eight touchdowns in all, six of those passing. Those six TD passes set a new single-season 6A state record. He has 48 total, with at least one more game to add even more.
Perry's junior wide receiver, Colby Dickie, had a career night with seven catches for 198 yards.
Perry finds itself back in the semifinals for a second straight year, this time on the road against top-seeded Mountain Pointe.


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How Chemical Peels Rejuvenate the Skin
Sun exposure can cause discoloration of the skin as well as roughness and wrinkling. This damaged skin can be repaired to a large degree with a variety of rejuvenating treatments.
One of the methods that restores the skin's natural beauty without significant downtime is a chemical peel. Peels are a great way to brighten the skin and reduce discoloration.
History of Chemical Peels
Interestingly these procedures have been performed for centuries. The ancient Egyptians used acids to peel the skin as early as 1550 B.C. Dermatologists have been doing the modern day version for more than half a century. The procedures we use today have been greatly refined, and so has our approach to using them.
Modern Chemical Peels
Peels can be tailored for skin type and the type of skin damage. It's not a "one size fits all approach to anti-aging. Peeling agents include an alphabet soup of some combination of the following: salicylic, retinoic, mandelic, phytic, and tricholoracetic acids. We choose an agent or agents based on the tone and condition of the skin as well as the desired outcome.
Today's chemical peels often infuse the skin with ingredients that encourage its own natural processes such as building collagen to diminish wrinkles and improve tone. They can also be combined with other procedures such as microneedling to enhance the penetration of active agents.
Different Types of Chemical Peels
Here's a primer on peels. A light peel, commonly called a lunchtime peel, gently exfoliates only the outer layer of skin. This treatment can improve mild discoloration as well as refresh the face, neck, chest or hands. Regular light peels for acne work well with other treatments and can help reduce the need for prescription oral antibiotics. Light peels are also an excellent solution for patients of color looking to lighten the skin.
To get the results you seek from a light peel, you will need multiple treatments, depending on your goals. Melasma or hyperpigmentation on the face will require several sessions of chemical exfoliation to eliminate the pigment.
A medium peel penetrates the outer and middle layers of skin to improve age spots, fine lines and wrinkles, freckles and moderate skin discoloration. It also can be used to smooth rough skin and treat precancerous skin growths such as actinic keratoses.
Deeper peels are also designed to penetrate the middle layer of skin to remove moderate lines, age spots, freckles and shallow scars.
Preparing for a Chemical Peel
Preparation for a peel is as important as the peel itself. You may be given instructions on a skin care plan- especially if you have darker skin tones- for the 2-4 weeks preceding a peel. After your peel you we will tell you how to care for your skin, when it's safe to begin wearing makeup and what you should be using to maintain the benefits of your peel.
Peels are a customizable approach to healthy anti-aging and a natural aesthetic.


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Didn't see it, so can't tell you how strong it was: apparently it was reported as 'breaking news', FWIW. Nothing on the website yet save this announcement Pelini will be Nebraska's new coach.
For those unfamiliar with Tenuta, he was the good half of Georgia Tech the past six years, consistently putting out defenses bad-ass enough to send Reggie Ball to bowl games despite having only scanty talent at Georgia Tech. He coached at Ohio State from 1996 to 2000 as a DBs coach and, in his last year, defensive coordinator. Hiring him would be awesome.
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They say when one door opens, another one closes. Well, in this case, said previous door may have been left slightly ajar. At least for the moment.
Two good ol' Corvette racing boys from the hills of Kentucky made a deal several years ago. Go out to Nevada, enter the Silver State Classic, get straight up to 150 Class, and throw everything at it until they score a win. The deal was, then, and only then, would a driver/navigator seat swap take place. You know, Father and Son, racing toward a dream. What could be better?
Well, a funny thing happened on the way to the podium. We lost. Many, many times. So many times, in fact, that we sometimes wondered if we were just not cut out for Open Road Racing.
At one point in our seven year drought, when we realized our hard-fought 150 times would have often been good enough to win something in most other classes (running 9th with a .20 or 4th with a .15 can get to anyone after awhile), we even contemplated dropping down a class or two to try and win something. Anything.
Then, Dad got cancer, and my world nearly stopped turning. In those horrible, very private months, he only asked me for one thing. He said, "Son, when I beat this, and I fully intend to, I want a 150 Class win on 318, and I want you to help me get it." I promised we'd never give up on achieving that goal, no matter what.
With things in a clearer perspective, Dad got better, and we were back chasing that 150 Class title sooner than anyone thought possible. With a new lease on life, Dad went to Texas with Ken Rees (an ORR stopwatch master), and they managed to win back to back BBORR trophies in 130 & 135. Meanwhile, I was still zero for way too many attempts as navigator at NORC/SSCC with Dad. But, at this point, any thought of dropping down classes was long forgotten. It was 150, or nothing.
After several years, an empty, dusty trophy case openly mocks you. Especially as Dad's was beginning to fill up in Texas, my home state, without my help. When you're the one holding the stopwatch, you feel the weight. All the weight. Trust me. Then, in May 2015, it all changed in less than two inches.
Winning 150 in the NORC with a .0027 time variance was a rush! It was unreal! You may liken it to being beamed up by Scotty, and finding out that warp speed is, indeed, worth every drop of blood, sweat and adrenaline it takes to get there! When Mr. Zulu says he's giving it all it's got, trust me, Captain Kirk knows he ain't no chump! It takes all you've got, and then some, and then a lot more to get a 150 win. There's a reason everyone applauds loudest for a 150 win. Those few who've held that trophy know what I mean. It's our LeMans.
Problem is, once you get a taste of victory, you suddenly crave the whole pie. When September came, we stayed in the same seats and took another shot at 150. Hot diggity! 2 in a row! The chances of pulling that off are about as good as scoring VIP line jump passes to Saint Peter's Velvet Rope Club!
Of course, being as competitive as we are, we came back and tried to make history this past May, going for that all elusive three 150 wins in a row. Yeah ... this time around, we got another solid reminder of how that humble pie tastes. Yuck!
So, what does this all lead to? Why this rambling post? Because, there are lessons in here for everyone. 1) Set a goal and never give up! 2) Open Road Racing isn't for the faint of heart. You will lose far more races than you will win, but you'll win every time in the friendships and family you'll make in our sport. Last, but not least, everyone not already in 150 should take heed - 3) Don't jump up to 150 too quickly. The classes between 110 & 145 build skills, confidence, and character, albeit with a taste that many may find a bit easier to swallow.
Speaking of other classes, I'm glad to announce that my Dad is, indeed, a man of his word. A deal is a deal. Yep, it means Ricky Bobby finally gets to GO FAST in the driver's seat in an ORR event! I may even chew Big Red while doing so!
After nine years of studying every bump, turn, pebble, and millimeter between each mile marker on good ol' 318, look out for the newest "rookie" in Open Road Racing entering the 110 Class this fall. Sure, I now get to figure out how to use my magic stopwatch while also shifting and steering with the same two hands, but if Pop can do it, I believe I'll figure it out. As another Kentuckian racer, ol' DW would say, at least I've got some 'sperience! Boogity, indeed!
All I know is that after getting a good taste, I'm hungry for some more podium pie, and I want to add that 2016 SSCC 110 Champion stitching on my jacket sleeve right below that 2015 SSCC 150 Champion badge, badly!
So rookies and repeat 110 veterans take note - I know it's not easy, but I'm still coming for you, and I'm all jacked up on Snickers and Mountain Dew!
No matter how the pie crumbles, I hope all my friends have those silly cans ready, because guys and gals, come this September, the Queen of 318 is about to add another driver to the fold. Anyone got good aim? Bring it on!
Can't wait to see y'all in Ely next month!
Berry Lowman
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2015 NORC 150 Champ
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Fashion says me too and style says only me.
– Lynn Dell
This is right on. Lynn Dell is known as The Countess of Glamour and she is often featured in Ari Seth Cohen's blog Advanced Style. The owner of Off Broadway Boutique in NYC, Lynn is also part of the upcoming documentary film about stylish older women.
Oh, and by the way, Ari has a book based on his blog coming out in May. It's called Advanced Style (powerHouse Books) and it is currently available to pre-order on Amazon. (Or support your local independently owned bookstore and ask them to order it for you.)
Congratulations Ari … I cannot wait to read it!


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Hard-hitting and uncompromising, THE GOOD LIFE by the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole is a chilling thriller about power and protection, and what life is really like on the inside.
When Cain Moran is sentenced to life in prison, he rules the inside with the same determination as he did the London underworld. He must protect his family, at whatever cost.
Jenny Riley has never wanted anyone but Cain, and she will do everything she can to keep their relationship alive.
But plenty of people think Cain and Jenny have been living the good life for too long. And they're about to make them pay...
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I aborted an attempt to do a mobius scarf earlier this summer. It turned out I needed a much longer circular needle than the 36 in I had. I bought a 45 in needle and have now completed two mobius scarves using the pattern Long Mobius Cowl by Haley Waxberg . The blue one uses Cascade Yarns Pacific® Chunky yarn.
The black one uses Berroco Ultra® Alpaca Chunky


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One of the scant handful of the Jaguar's must-haves.
The Jaguar version of Alien vs. Predator was the first video game based on the popular crossover series. It's a tense corridor shooter, borrowing a lot from other shooters available at the time, but adding a thick layer of atmosphere from the Alien movies.


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Deadmau5 does a good deed; sends fan Macbook Pro, Ableton 9
Even while in the middle of a heated legal battle with Disney, Deadmau5 knows deep down what matters most: his fans. And for those who have devoted themselves to the mau5 throughout the years, Joel Zimmerman will be quick to return the favor, particularly given his most recent good deed.
Zac Campbell, a longtime admirer of Deadmau5′, was DJing at a club for a DJ competition and after leaving the venue, belongings in hand, "he was attacked with a knife, stabbed 3 times, bitten, and beat the f*ck up. All because some asshole wanted his DJ gear."
Despite being brutally attacked, Zac is, according to Zimmerman, "recovering well." However, to help expedite his recovery, Joel has sent Zac a care package filled with a new 13″ Macbook and not one, not two, but three production programs including Ableton 9, Traktor Kontrol S4 and Native Instruments Komplete 10.
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