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WASHINGTON: Economic activity in Pakistan firmed in the second half of 2011 although it continues to markedly lag behind other nations in South Asia, says a World Bank report released on Wednesday.
Pakistan is South Asia's second largest economy, representing about 15 per cent of regional GDP.
The World Bank's Global Economic Prospects report for 2012 warned developing countries across the globe to prepare for further downside risks, as Euro Area debt problems and weakening growth in several big emerging economies dim global growth prospects.
The bank has lowered its growth forecast for 2012 to 5.4 per cent for developing countries and 1.4pc for high-income countries — down from its June estimates of 6.2 and 2.7pc, respectively.
The portion on Pakistan points out that the country's economy firmed in the second half of 2011. Industrial production surged to grow at a robust 32.1pc annualised pace during the three months ending in October, after falling at 9.1 and 10.1pc rates during the first and second quarters, respectively.
Part of the strengthening in growth reflects base effects due to the widespread flooding that had hampered activity in the second half of 2010. Since the floods occurred in July and August 2010, GDP growth on a fiscal year basis (ending June-2011) slowed to 2.4pc.
The report notes that Pakistan's weak growth outturns are also tied to "worsening security conditions, accompanied by greater political uncertainty and a breakdown in policy implementation".
The report also notes that "infrastructure bottlenecks, including disruptions in power delivery," remain widespread.
A notable bright spot has been a strengthening of exports, evident particularly in the first half of 2011, led by textiles that surged 39pc in the first half of the year.However, like India, Pakistan's export volume growth saw a sharp fall-off in October.
Indeed, Pakistan's export volumes fell to a minus 46pc rate in the three-months ending October.
Along with an upswing in worker remittances inflows, robust exports have supported Pakistan's external positions and contributed to an improvement in the current account from a deficit of 0.9pc of GDP in 2010 to a surplus of close to 0.5pc of GDP in the 2011 calendar year.
The World Bank notes that monetary tightening in Pakistan brought about positive real lending rates in early 2011 as well, the first time since late 2009.
South Asia's general government fiscal deficit — projected at 8.3pc of GDP in 2011 and significantly higher than in most other regions — is down only slightly from 8.8pc in 2010.
The bank points out that for South Asian nations, including India and Pakistan, domestic crop conditions and price controls are more important determinants of domestic food price inflation.
These factors have contributed to inflationary pressures in the region in 2011. Administered fuel price increases in Pakistan have also contributed to price pressures, although pass through of international price increases has been incremental and partial, such that some targeted local food and fuel prices remain subsidised to varying degrees and below international levels.
Regional monetary policy authorities face several challenges in reducing inflation.
More recently, currency devaluation has contributed to inflation as well. In Pakistan, monetary authorities have also been monetising the deficit, complicating the efficacy of other monetary policy efforts to reduce inflation.
A key factor working against monetary policy efforts is the overall stance of fiscal policy, which despite some consolidation, remains very loose.
Monetary authorities in Pakistan have responded to persistent price pressures by raising policy interest rates and/or introducing higher reserve requirements.
Lower revenue growth has contributed to larger fiscal deficits in Pakistan. Terms of trade losses are estimated at about 1.9pc of GDP for the region in aggregate. India and Pakistan saw negative impacts of close to 1.8pc of GDP – estimated January through September 2011 terms of trade impacts relative to 2010.
Remittance inflow to Pakistan rose by an estimated 25pc in 2011, partly in response to the widespread flooding in the second half of 2010.
International reserve positions in South Asia have generally improved since mid-2008. Latest readings of foreign currency holdings were equivalent to at least three-months of merchandise imports in Pakistan.
Regional inflationary pressures in South Asia are projected to come down over the forecast horizon, assuming continued expansion of crop production in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and a decline in international fuel prices – reflecting weaker global activity in 2012.
A good crop year (2011-12) in much of South Asia and sustained high regional stocks are providing a buffer for grain prices and import demand in 2012.
Worker remittances inflows – which were equivalent to 5pc of GDP in 2010 Pakistan – could slow markedly through second round effects of weakened domestic demand in migrant host-countries, largely located in the Arabian Gulf.


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52/30/5 Week 9March 2nd, 2009
Week 9 starts with a quick shot of a swimming Penguin from Sydney Aquarium:
For the rest, I went to Pine Island near Tuggeranong:
A shot of someone swinging at the playground:
Helen by the river:
Finally, a few High Dynamic Range photographs, edited using FDRTools. Basically this combines several photographs into one, to give more color and light range.
The clouds:
And Helen by the river:
The full set is on Flickr.

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These days, more and more people want to live their lives in a way that's green and sustainable. With everything that's going on in the world, green living is the aim for many, but it can also be a major source of stress. Rather than feeling pressure and getting overwhelmed by the need to make changes, it's better to take things slowly and move in a more sustainable way. That way, you'll start living green without overwhelming yourself too much. Find out more about that below.
Adopt a More Minimalist Mindset at Home
Adding a more minimalist mindset to your home life is something that's really important. When you have a more minimalist how and approach to designing your home, you'll find that you'll spend less and waste fewer resources. That's exactly the way it should be when you're trying to live in a greener way and be more sustainable in general.
Consider Carpooling or Active Transport Options
The way in which you get around will have a big impact on just how sustainable you are and the impact you have on the planet. Carpooling is a really good way to cut down on your carbon emissions. Trying to reduce your driving, in general, should be one of your top aims. So do what you can to reduce the car journeys you make and consider more active travel if you can.
Slowly and Gradually Reduce Your Meat Consumption
This can be a controversial one for some people, but there's no doubting the impact the meat industry has on the planet. So if you're not quite ready to go vegetarian but you do want to do your bit for the planet, you should definitely think about slowly and gradually reducing your meat consumption, even if it's only by a relatively small amount.
Listen to the Right Voices on Green Living
There are lots of sensible people out there who know what they're talking about when it comes to green living and sustainable lifestyles. It's up to you to find those people and educate yourself continually. People like Stephen Troese Jr can teach you a lot, and the better informed you are, the better the decisions you'll make with regards to your lifestyle and living green.
Change Your Approach to Fashion
Finally, you should think about how you buy clothes and whether your current approach to fashion is one that's going to be sustainable for the planet. Buying more used clothes and not supporting the fast fashion industry and mentality are both things you can do for the planet. They'll have a big impact because the modern fashion industry isn't particularly green.
Leading a green lifestyle is really important these days. But it can also put a lot of pressure on your shoulders and cause you to feel a little stressed about the whole thing. That's not how it should be, so use the tips above and take it slowly and gradually without overwhelming yourself at all.
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SAIS 2, Loughborough University of London (LULDN) and mLab Southern Africa delivered a Data Collection and Analytics Framework training program for the first 12 SAIS 2 Innovation Fund grantee projects. Organised in Pretoria, South Africa, the training brought together the project coordinators from Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia to meet, network and to learn from each other. With the help of Data Collection & Analytics Framework the project teams can now produce short impact case studies on the project implementation, covering pre-, during and post-project phases. By mapping their ecosystem and capturing changes in mindsets, connections and working relations amongst various innovation role-players, the projects can establish an evidence base that showcases the potential impact of their activities on the local entrepreneurial ecosystems.
To facilitate the training, SAIS 2 collaborated with Loughborough University London, a top 10 UK university and home to some of the world's leading researchers on design thinking, inclusive innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems. Loughborough University has one of the UK's largest Science and Enterprise Parks hosting a thriving community of young entrepreneurs.
The capacity building workshop took place in Pretoria, South Africa in early December 2018. The 4-day interactive workshop took place with the logistical help of MLab Southern Africa, within the Innovation Hub in Pretoria. SAIS 2 Focal Points also joined the training in order to gain insight on data collection and to bring learnings back to their home organizations.
The workshop started off with a speed dating exercise and project presentations. Before going into data collection methodologies, the participants were given a chance to reflect on the meaning of impact and value in their individual project contexts. The afternoon session focused on the concept of ecosystem mapping. Using a demographic data survey as a tool the project coordinators learned to identify the key actors in their local ecosystems and to understand their roles in relation to each other.
This session focused on analysing within a given innovation system. After the key actors of the ecosystem are identified, semi-structured and open interview techniques can be used as methods for understanding the details of ecosystem development. In addition, social network analysis serves as a way to visualize and reflect on the relationships within the ecosystem. The Project Coordinators were able to practice social network analysis using a specific software that will be available during project implementation.
The methodologies discussed during the first two days act as building blocks towards the Impact Case Study – the final demonstration of the projects' impact on local ecosystems. The training provided the Project Coordinators with the structure and tools for building this study. Each SAIS 2 Innovation Fund grantee is expected to deliver an Impact Case Study at different stages of project implementation which in turn helps to document the ecosystem changes taking place.
The training closed with a 'clinic session' where the participants were able to pose their individual questions with the training facilitators and the SAIS 2 PMO. Project Coordinators were able to get further guidance on how to best start customizing the tools for their individual project purposes during the next 12-24 months.
Innovation in Africa depends on the strength of the continent's innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems, but very little is known about them, especially in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Without this knowledge, it is nearly impossible to know which interventions by governments and development organisations work and which ones do not.
Developed by the Southern Africa Innovation Support Programme (SAIS 2) and Loughborough University London, Impact in Networks and Ecosystems serves to provide a timely reference and framework for reporting on the impact of innovation initiatives.
Initially aimed at creating the evidence base for SAIS 2-supported projects in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia, the presented methods provide a standardised means to gather and study network and ecosystem data and build impact case studies within a little-known area of innovation intervention in the SADC Region and, if applied elsewhere, beyond.


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Tt eSPORTS, the leading expert in professional e-sports gaming, invites you to witness the latest material science application on gaming mouse pad, and we call it PYRRHUS. Imbuing the most advanced material scientific research, Tt eSPORTS dedicates in full research capability in synthetically making your gaming experience the best one ever, and nothing less. PYRRHUS possesses the most amazing mouse gliding touch against your mouse pad: something you have never felt before! And 3 different sizes available for all game genres, PYRRHUS simply takes care of your game.
Modernized and designed specifically for pro-gamers and fanatics, PYRRHUS offers you 2mm-thick ultra-slimness gaming experience. Regardless the type of gamer, PYRRHUS is capable of enduring countless mouse glides, making you a tenacious competitor just like Tt eSPORTS' Battle Dragon.
Tt eSPORTS is always surprising the world with innovative gaming products, and PYRRHUS astonishes us all with its unbelievable fabric development, withstand long duration play time, and hand-washable that guarantees each game time is an assured fresh experience. The motto "Designed by the best, to be the best", demonstrates Tt eSPORTS' determination in material science in mouse pad. Not only it's incredibly slim, easy for storage, but also compatible with both optical and laser mouse sensors, making PYRRHUS the most comprehensive gaming mouse pad that is available out there for gamers to equip, brought to you by Tt eSPORTS.
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Where Angels Go (eBook)
Where Angels Go
About this Book
Shirley, Goodness and Mercy are back! These three irresistible angels love their assignments on Earth. They especially love helping people who send prayer requests to Heaven (even though the Archangel Gabriel, their boss, knows they're going to break his rules)!
This Christmas, Mercy is assigned to bring peace of mind to an elderly man who discovers an unexpected answer to his prayer.
Goodness is sent to oversee the love life of a young woman afraid to risk commitment a second time.
And Shirley has the task of granting a little boy's fondest Christmas wish.
Shirley, Goodness and Mercy go wherever they're needed. These three charming angels often find themselves in trouble, but somehow things always work out for the bestespecially at Christmas.


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"Why the heck does it have to be SO HARD?!?!" I wailed to God that Christmas Eve.
Once again, wanting a loving, Christmas Eve family experience, I attempted to force the concrete square through the circular opening and failed. We were all dressed up and driving into town to attend Christmas Eve services. The children were in their early teens by now. I thought surely we can do this! However, my anxiety was at a fever pitch and my tolerance was shot. Five minutes on the way into town, loud arguing was beginning in the back seat and I just couldn't handle anymore fighting. So, I did what any rational parent would do. I turned the car around, drove myself back home, got out and told my husband to take them to church by himself. How kind of me. And that saint of a man did.
Back inside the house, I poured myself a huge eggnog and put on "Its a Wonderful Life" to distract myself. I fussed at God, "Why would you allow it be so hard if you know I am trying?" All of a sudden a near audible thought ran through my head, "The journey is worth it. I sent my Son into the world knowing He'd be rejected and crucified by man, but sent Him anyway bc His life on Earth mattered. Your journey is worth it too." I nearly fell off the couch. This jolted my mindset just like George Bailey's in the movie I was watching.
Ever since that moment I've quit expecting things to be easier. I realize it's not about comfort or lack of conflict. This life is a gift with all the good, bad and ugly. It's a process. But if God loves me enough to send His Son even though He knew we'd reject and crucify Him, I suppose I can handle some conflict and difficult circumstances myself. Praise the Lord for His infinite goodness where a worn out mama can belly ache to Him and He will answer our prayers- just like He did for George Bailey in the movie "Its a Wonderful Life."


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I am delighted that I have been asked to review A Guide To Hatching Quail Eggs eBook by Poppy from A Life Less Simple who has been keeping and raising quail since she was 12 years old, so she has a wealth of knowledge.
A Guide To Hatching Quail Eggs eBook includes information and advice about:
- Equipment needed for hatching quail eggs.
- Buying the quail eggs.
- Hatching the quail eggs.
- Setting up a quail brooder.
- After care.
A clear and concise starter guide which is excellent for anyone new to hatching quail. Full of great tips and advice from a very experienced quail keeper.
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Hong Kong Shop Cats
Photographer Marcel Heijnen became charmed with the many cats who live in the retail shops of Hong Kong. He's taken portraits of many of them, collected in his new book Hong Kong Shop Cats.
Heijnen regards the small stores where the cats lounge and doze as "beautiful photogenic subjects in their own right." They are places where, says Heijnen, "time seems to have stood still, devoid of branding and all the other modern-day retail trickery we've grown accustomed to".
See a selection of Heijnen's images from the book at Atlas Obscura and more shop cats at his Instagram gallery Chinese Whiskers.
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As one of the most popular American actors in history, Richard Gere's name is associated with box office success. He is also known for his commitment to human rights.
Richard Gere started playing in Hollywood movies in the mid-1970s when he got a leading role "Days of Heaven." He had his breakthrough with "American Gigolo" in 1980, which established his reputation as an international sex symbol. Gere's career was dogged by several flops in the 1980s, but he had a major comeback with "Internal Affairs" and "Pretty Woman" by the time the 1990s came around. In addition to acting, Richard Gere has been a long-time advocate for human rights in Tibet and is a personal friend of the Dalai Lama. He met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the occasion of the Berlinale in 2017.
He's a superstar in Hollywood, she is a superstar in the German Bundestag: American actor Richard Gere met with Chancellor Angela Merkel. The human rights activist spoke with her about politics in Tibet. With Green party member Claudia Roth things became very friendly.


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Scorpio Woman (October 23 – November 21)
Scorpio Lady
She is full of energy and sex and vim. She has passions for life that go beyond the norm. She is demanding but only because she deserves the best. Her real character is hard to discern, she tries to keep it confined to a secret. Hell hath no fury like a Scorpio girl scorned: that's right, like the Cancer gal they are vengeful. And jealous, too. Scorpio women have been known to cause a scene or two in public. She despises weakness in people. Scorpio women (and men) live for adventures in the bedroom, too. Ooh-la-la.
What You Will Learn:
Scorpio Woman -This is a marvelous, fascinating and plain irresistible woman! She can excite you in the bedroom and entertain you in the living room.. She can drive you to the brink of despair and then summon you back into happiness with a click of her fingers! This mysterious fascination she exerts over you is the reason why you'll put up with her possessive and jealous nature. She is not interested in flirting or a casual fling…she wants to hold you down with a contract, with irrevocable clauses and very fine print. She'll be happy to give you a list of all that you can't do while committed to her.
Love is extremely important to Scorpio women and she can surely turn on the charm to attract any man she wants. Like women of other water signs, she is very susceptible to the feelings of others, so she'll know what man can make her happy and which one won't. She greatly desires a close and committed relationship. Once involved she can't handle coldness or casualness. Being in love is when she's most vulnerable and a man can easily hurt her without even knowing it, at that time. By all means try to stay on her good side for she doesn't forgive and forget.
You might have heard they don't have a good reputation but despite their passionate and willful nature, they are faithful to the man they choose as their own. Loyalty is definitely within her capacities. Furthermore, if she loves you, she will defend you and protect you with her last breath. What she demands is great constancy in return for her fidelity.
For the Scorpio Man
Scorpio Woman Traits
She has no fears and if she wants it she will pursue until she gets it or loses interest which ever comes sooner. She isn't phased by you and your silly lines save those for a lesser female this lady is the predator and not the prey. She will travel the length and breath of the universe and beyond in search of what she wants and having found you will test you and your loyalty to the hilt. Once committed she will love you forever she will scream and shout she will purr like a kitten but the sex will be like never before, don't hurt her she only knows revenge and she will await her opportunity then strike.
Scorpio Woman in Love
The man who chooses to pursue a Scorpio woman should be exceptionally strong and know exactly what he wants out of life. This woman is a passionate, fiercely loyal force to be reckoned with.
The Scorpio woman displays intensity in all areas of her life and in love she is certainly no different. Love is extremely important to her and she'll pursue the right partner to the ends of the earth if need be.
This woman is possessive of her mate and will not share. She believes in getting her way and is not much of a compromiser especially when it comes to love and relationships.
This explosive sun sign female rarely doesn't get the man she desires. She is full of magnetism that is irresistible to virtually all. She lives her life (particularly love life) in a whirlwind of emotion and intensity. When you're in a relationship with a Scorpio woman one moment you'll be smiling from ear to ear and the next you'll be on your knees bewildered at the extreme change.
Despite the extreme ups and downs the Scorpio woman keeps her man happy and even enchanted by her fascinating, provocative ways. The Scorpio woman is deeply intuitive and very rarely is she mistaken with her intuitions.
She has an innate ability to perceive others' feelings and understand many secrets of human nature.
The Scorpio woman desires love and a close, committed union with a passionate, affectionate partner. She will not be happy with a cold, distant partner who holds back. Passion is her life and in love this couldn't be truer.
If you are going to cross a Scorpio woman consider it before you do for a Scorpio woman is the last one to forgive and forget. She'll not only remember but be prepared for a payback at any time.
This fixed zodiac sign woman is devoted, loyal, and passionate to the man with whom she finally finds love and commitment. The Scorpio woman will defend and protect you to her death. You will have a feisty, strong ally in this uncompromising woman.
More on Scorpio In Relationships
Turn Ons: A discreet and daring lover. Your mate must understand that what goes on behind closed doors stays there. You want a full commitment — body, mind and soul — even if you'd never introduce him to your friends. If a man understands the cleansing power of a good fight, he's got your respect.
Turn Offs: Shiny, happy people. You detest anything bland or healthy, and won't even bother with a relationship that's too safe or superficial. You're only interested in the boy next door if he's got a rock star inside.


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I experimented this week with using a timer to build more boundaries around my creative work. And the timer, once again, really helped. Here are three examples that might give you ideas for productive ways to use your timer:
1. When I sit down to do creative work, I'm sometimes scared and resistant. Making art isn't always fun and games, as you know! So, I set my timer for 25 minutes. This amount of time is what the pomodoro technique people recommend and I find I'm never intimidated by 25 minutes. It's short enough to feel doable and long enough that I can actually get something done. Once the 25 minutes is up, I'm warmed up and ready to keep writing and the fear and resistance are usually a distant memory.
2. I gave myself a time limit for checking email. So, let's say I only wanted to spend 10 minutes on email. I set the timer. With only 10 minutes, I didn't dawdle or let myself go on tangents or listen to podcasts or watch movies people sent. Sometimes, when I check email, it's like I'm going into a trance for what seems like hours. When I finally "come to" I feel like I've wasted my afternoon. The time restriction also helped me check my email less frequently. A few times, I gave myself longer stretches because I needed time to really dig in and answer emails. But using the timer helped me feel like I was running my day, rather than letting my inbox take charge.
3. I also gave myself a time limit for my creative work. When my two hours was up, I stopped, even if I had more to do. I found this stopping before I felt "done" helped me hold excitement and (positive) impatience to return the next day.
So, try this:
1. Use a timer to help you get started: If you're feeling reluctant to work. Set the timer. What could you stand? 25 minutes works for me. But if you're really reluctant, what about 10 minutes? That may be all you need to get the juices flowing.
2. Use a timer to put a boundary around email: Set a timer before checking email or before other tasks that could be huge time sucks. See what happens.
3. Use a timer for an overall time limit on creative work: Give yourself a time limit for creating. Sometimes if you have "all day" you'll get less accomplished than if you have say "two hours" and really stick to it. I find that stopping before I feel finished helps me get back to work the next day. What do you notice?
I'd love to hear what happens with your timer experiments. Please comment.
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The People's Health Trust has awarded sizeable grants to Northumberland Community Development Company and Hexham Youth Initiative to help them continue and drive forward the great work they do.
People's Health Trust is an independent charity which invests in local communities to help specifically target the issue of health equality.
People's Health Trust is an independent charity which invests in local communities to help specifically target the issue of health equality.
£44,200 has been allocated to Northumberland Community Development Company for their "Let's Get Together" project. This new two-year project aims to build on existing activities taking place in a cluster of five villages in South Tynedale and create new opportunities for inter-village projects. Community volunteers will be trained in each location to help local people develop and deliver a programme of inter-generational activities.
£18,732 has been allocated to Hexham Youth Initiative for their "Hexham East - Fit for the Future" project. This new two-year project aims to deliver seasonal activities during term-time and school holidays for children and young people aged 8-16 years living in Hexham East, Northumberland, in order to build self-esteem and improve wellbeing. A Youth Leaders Group will design and organise the programme based on the requests of the young people. Day trips will also be organised in the school holidays for the young people and their families to socialise together and with others in the community. There will be steering groups which will include at least six young people to oversee and further shape the project as it is being delivered.
It is great that these two excellent initiatives have been recognised by PHT, and that with these grants the project can continue to go from strength to strength.


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Eternity Pendant Necklace
Modern cyclical brilliance, symbolizing totality, wholeness, original perfection, universal, sacred and divine. It represents the infinite nature of energy, and the inclusiveness of the universe. Timeless and elegant this Eternity necklace is the perfect accessory for any occasion.
- Pendant weighs approximately 6 grams
- Adjustable sliding chain
- Swarovski™ crystal
- .925 Sterling Silver precious base metal
- Gold Pendant: 24K Gold dipped .925 Sterling Silver
- Dark Blackish finish Pendant: Oxidized and/or Black Rhodium dipped .925 Sterling Silver
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Python client library for CircleCI API.
circleclient is a Python client library used for accessing CircleCI API to retrieve information about builds. It can also be used to start and stop builds. Full list of implemented features can be found in the usage section.
Main Features¶
- Start build
- Cancel build
- Retry build
- Run parametrized builds
- Retrieve information about user
- Retrieve information about build(s)
- List followed repositories
- List build artifacts
- Clear build cache
- Installation
- Usage
- Retrieve information about User
- List projects followed by the user
- Trigger new build
- Trigger new parametrized build
- Cancel running build
- Retry build
- List build artifacts
- Retrieve build status
- Retrieve information about builds across all projects
- Retrieve information about recent build(s)
- Clear build cache
- Contributing
- Credits
- History
If you have any suggestions or questions about circleclient feel free to email me at email@example.com.
If you encounter any errors or problems with circleclient, please let me know! Open an Issue at the GitHub http://github.com/qba73/circleclient main repository.


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Private fairtrade program of the company Rapunzel Naturkost GmbH which is a supplier of organic products.
From the very beginning of dealing with producers from the Southern countries (the so-called developing countries) not only the quality of the organic products but also the quality of the cooperation with the producers was important for us.
The primary aim of Rapunzel Naturkost under the HAND IN HAND program is to establish long term trade relationships with its HAND IN HAND suppliers and therefore making them more independent from commodity price fluctuations in the world market and to support them in their eco-social development. We at Rapunzel Naturkost believe that organic farming and fair trade is the base for a positive and sustainable development, because it secures healthy food products, a healthy environment and an adequate added value for the producers. To us at Rapunzel economy and ecology must progress "hand in hand".
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Its essential tactic to show related Posts in Blogger , to improve usage statics and page views . If a definite number of related articles are shown at the bottom of each posts,there is chance for the reader to click on those links and head over to the next page . Related posts widget on Blogger depends on how you name your post labels .
Here's how you can do that ,
1. Open your Blogger template's Layout and select Edit HTML .
2. Download full template for future use .
3. Click on expand widgets templates.
4. Press Cntrl+F and search for tag and insert the following script above that line .
5. Similar to step 4 , find out section .
<data:post.body/>
 . Anything you post under this line would appear at end of each posts.
6. Now paste the following code below that line .
7. Save your template
Now if everything went fine , your post pages would show related articles depending on the applied label.You can customize the color and font size of the widget by editing the bold elements in the CSS code(download 1).
#related-posts .widget h2, #related-posts h2 {
color : #333333;
font-size : 13px;
font-weight : normal;
margin : 5px 7px 0;
padding : 0 0 5px;
The default number of related posts are 5 as set on the code . You change it by editing max-results=5 in the JavaScript ( download 2) code to a suitable value .
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( Acts 19:19 ), magical arts; jugglery practised by the Ephesian conjurers. Ephesus was noted for its wizard and the "Ephesian spells;" i.e., charms or scraps of parchment written over with certain formula, which were worn as a safeguard against all manner of evils. The more important and powerful of these charms were written out in books which circulated among the exorcists, and were sold at a great price.
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. "Entry for Curious arts". "Easton's Bible Dictionary".


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Last week James had his end of the year picnic with his school friends. We are going to be so sad to see school end this year. James has made some amazing friends and we have loved the school, his teacher and all of the families that we have gotten to know this past year. Next year is kindergarten and I think that's all I'm going to say about that because my eyes are already starting to tear up! James also had his coin drive at his school this past week - he made over $400 for Rett Research!! He was very proud of himself and of course mom and dad were too!
We had another augmentative communication evaluation last week with Annie. Unfortunately Annie was on a sleep strike last week so I was very reluctant about how the eval would go. But of course my little champion proved me wrong as she proceeded to whip through the computer games as if we had the device at home and she had been practicing for weeks! I couldn't believe it! As soon as we walked through the door Annie started giggling, she was just so excited to get on the computer. The sales rep. showed us the computer and started out slow with pictures of animals, when Annie looked at them they would make a sound. She mastered this and then went on to games with 2 selections - mastered it, 4 selections - mastered it, 6 selections.... She did so well that the rep took video of Annie using the device and they have asked us if they can write up a success story about her. Scott and I are just so thrilled! At this point we would love to buy the computer and get her started but we are going to wait until next year when they are planning on coming out with a device that is smaller and more portable. Until then we will continue to work on communication and will be anxiously awaiting the day when our Annie will be able to talk to us!
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If you are a fan of Jane Austen, then I hope that you have checked out Interweave's one-off series of "Jane Austen Knits." Personally, I liked Volume 1 better than I liked Volume 2, but Volume 3 has redeemed itself in my mind. Craft Gossip below reviews the latest issue, and also gives you a link to check out some pattern previews.
The fall 2012 edition of Jane Austen Knits — a special publication of Interweave Knits — is now available on newsstands and for digital download.
This is the third volume of this fun series that allows knitters to step into the world of Jane Austen's novels and knit something like things she or her characters might have knit, worn or used in their lives.
You can check out a preview of the patterns online; isn't that lace shawl on the cover pretty? In all there are more than 30 patterns including jackets, shawls, bags, socks and more. From the little pictures online I'm loving the little girl projects and that vest-like top in the Manor section.


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Analyst Finds 150 Million "Missing" Handsets
[qi:gigaom_icon_mobile] The Linley Group released a report last night in which it claims that about 150 million handsets are missing from the official calculations of phones sold in 2008. The research firm notes that while some 1.2 billion cell phones shipped last year, 1.43 billion cellular baseband chips shipped, too, almost all destined for handsets. After accounting for waste and non-handset devices such as modems, analyst Bob Linley Gwennap guesses that 1.36 billion handsets were actually sold, while the missing chips were put into some 150 million unlicensed phones produced in China. From the report:
We believe that most handset-market estimates are missing the large number of unlicensed handsets produced in China. These "shanzhai" phones are produced by many small suppliers, some even operating out of apartments. This market is largely supplied by MediaTek, which provides complete handset chip sets and reference designs to the shanzhai vendors.
As the "shanzhai" market grows (Linley estimates it consisted of a mere 20 million units in 2005), MediaTek is taking market share away from the top five handset vendors: Nokia, (s nok) Samsung, LG, Motorola, (s mot) and Sony-Ericsson (s sne) (s ericy). For 2008, Linley estimates that 71 percent of handsets sold came from the top five vendors, 18 percent came from second- and third-tier manufacturers, and 11 percent from the shanzhai makers. The research firm forecasts future shanzhai growth of 8 percent each year through 2013.
The bottom line is that Linley believes a total of 1.41 billion cellular devices shipped in 2008. Thanks to anticipated growth in the shanzhai market, a need to restock inventories and better economic condition, the firm estimates that despite the down handset market, baseband chip sales from vendors such as Qualcomm, (s qcom) MediaTek and Infineon will only decline by 2.5 percent in the second half of the year.
The news for the handset makers, however, isn't quite so rosy. With competition on both the low and high end, phone makers such as Nokia, Sony-Ericsson and Motorola are getting squeezed. The pressure for industry consolidation appears to be growing.


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Due to popular demand and record-breaking cinematic screenings in 2017, "Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical!" makes its way back to the big screen for a two-day summer encore event. Captured live at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in September 2016, the event features Jeremy Jordan, who currently stars in the television series "Supergirl," reprising his role as Jack Kelly. In addition to the feature content, audiences will enjoy behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the cast and creators.
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Fathom Events and Disney Theatrical Productions bring "Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical!" to more than 600 select movie theaters on Thursday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 28 at 12:55 p.m. (all local times). For a complete list of theater locations, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
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Farewell to Lórien
|Farewell to Lórien
|Chapter of The Fellowship of the Ring
|After receiving gifts from Galadriel, the Company leaves Lórien and sets out down the Anduin.
|16 February 3019
|< The Mirror of Galadriel
|The Great River >
Farewell to Lórien is the eighth chapter of the second book in The Fellowship of the Ring.
Galadriel gave the Company boats in order to float down the Anduin. She gave each of them a gift, in order to help them on their way. She gave Aragorn a sheath made to fit his sword Andúril and a silver broach that held a clear green stone, the Elfstone of the house of Elendil. To Boromir, she gave a belt of gold. To Legolas she gave a bow strung with elf-hair and a quiver of arrows. To Merry and Peregrin, she gave silver belts with golden clasps. To Sam she gave neither something to keep him on the road nor to defend himself; instead she gave him a box of earth from her gardens, so that if he returned to his home in the Shire, his garden would bloom like none other. When she asked Gimli what he wanted of her. After much modest refusal, he asked for a strand of her hair. She gave him three, as well as a blessing that his hands would ever flow with gold, though it would have no dominion over his mind. To Frodo she bequeathed a small crystal vial in which was caught the light of the Star of Eärendil, amid the waters of a fountain. It would be a light for him in dark places and make the night brighter.
The Company then left on their way down the river, and Galadriel followed them for a while, singing them a song. They had chosen a difficult, but a valiant path.
|Gifts of Galadriel
|Andúril's sheath · Elfstone · Boromir's belt · Merry and Pippin's belts · Sam's garden box · Hair of Galadriel · Bow of the Galadhrim · Phial of Galadriel


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Moshe's decision to delay his son's milah - pikuach nefesh for a ben noach
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If the sevara of the Rambam is indeed referring to the pre-matan Torah mitzvah, then we have to be mechalek between bnai Noach, and Jewish Bnai Noach. For example, Bnei Yishmoel and Bnei Keturah.ReplyDelete
And forgive me for criticizing you, but in your paraphrase of the Rambam you introduced the same distortion that I saw in Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. In large metal letters in the reception area was declared that "Whoever saves a single life is as if he saved the entire world." In their case, I think the distortion was deliberate.
That point is the chiluk. The Rambam uses the sevara based on נפש אחת מישראל when he could have left out the last word. If it is indeed applying to pre-matan Torah, then a) there was a category even then of ישראל [which is hinted at in the Rambam's description of how the mitzvot trickled in until matan torah]; and b) the sevara only applied to them. Which, for the Rambam, is surprising.ReplyDeleteReplies
Sorry, I'm not convinced. The Rambam is writing about putting off milah on day 8 -- that only applies to us, so he says Yisrael. If the makor for this din of dechiya is sevara, why would it only apply to a the category (that only exists here?) of Jewish ben-noach (which sounds like an oxymoron, but that's beside the point).Delete
I don't believe that the Rambam uses the word Yisroel just because he happens to be talking about yom hashemini. This would have been a opportunity to teach a broader halacha, leave out a word, and not diminish the point at all. Thus I am forced to conclude that a mitzva takes precedence over the life of a ben noach ben noach.Delete
Does a bn ben noach have a heter even today of pikuach nefesh being doche zayin mitzvot?
The Parashas Derachim and others raise that question. Some hold that there is no chiyuv on a b"n to be moseir nefesh, but the counter-argument is that at least for mai chazis, since it is a sevara, sevara applies equally to a b"n. I am using the same logic here -- the Rambam is saying a sevara, and sevara applies to b"n. You are assuming 1) there are two categories of ben noach; 2) things learned m'sevara do not apply to the category of non-Jewish b"n. Seems like a lot to be mechadeish based on a diyuk of a single extra word in the Rambam with no other mekoros?Delete


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This week's Canada's Craft Beer post comes from our Atlantic Canada craft beer guy, Todd Beal. This week Todd checks out two beers with the unusual name of barleywine, from Tatamagouche Brewing Co. and Garrison Brewing.
This month I venture to the boozy side of the beer family. Despite the name, barley wine, also barleywine, is a beer, but a very strong beer ringing in between eight and 12 percent alcohol by volume. The story goes that the name came from brewers wishing to compete with grape wine.
There are two types of barley wine, American and English. Both are malt forward but the American shows some hop bitterness. Unlike other strong beers the malt bill is simple — more like a pale ale — and is fermented for months rather than a week or two. This beer is quite suitable for aging, and in fact is usually aged prior to sale; breweries will usually put the vintage year on the bottle because of it. If cellaring these beers, their flavours will mellow over time giving a different experience or taste profile.
The two barleywines I'm profiling were released during the past winter, which is the norm for this type of ale. Both breweries are in Nova Scotia with one being new and one old.
Tatamagouche Brewing Co. — Giantess Barley Wine
Tatamagouche Brewing is on the north shore of Nova Scotia and is hometown proud with its logo, a two-headed calf, coming from local lore. The Giantess Barley Wine is part of the Giant Beer Series and is named after Anna Swan, Tatamagouche's famous Giantess.
The ale pours a clear dark amber with an off-white, long-lasting head. The aroma's sweet malty, a bit toasty with some fruity character. It's very easy drinking given the high ABV, giving flavours of fruit, sweet malt and a very slight bitter and boozy finish .
11% ABV | 90 IBUs | Available NS
Garrison Brewing — Ol' Fog Burner Barley Wine
Garrison Brewing is celebrating its 19th year in business this year and is one of the most successful brewers in the province. Their 2015 release of Ol' Fog Burner won a silver medal at ACBA and a bronze medal at the CBA. This year's release was part of a Cellar Series highlighting its strong robust beers.
The ale pours a copper colour with a nice creamy off-white head that lasts. On the nose is molasses, toffee, malt, dark fruit and boozy. The taste is molasses, malty and sweet with a slight bitter finish and of course a warming.
10.5% ABV | Available NS
The proper glass to drink barleywine is a pint glass or a snifter. Serve on the warm side at 14 to 16 degrees Celsius.
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Todd Beal follows the craft beer scene closely in the Canadian Maritimes and reports on it weekly on his blog, Maritime Beer Report. He's frequently asked to comment on television, newspapers and magazines as a craft beer expert. He can be heard Friday afternoons on News 95.7 commenting on beer. Visit his blog and follow him on Twitter @MaritimeBeerRpt.


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Broncos, Seahawks Headed To Super Bowl
It will be the Seattle Seahawks taking on the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 48 at the Meadowlands.
The Broncos are AFC champions for the first time since the 1998 season. Peyton Manning was on target all afternoon while the Broncos shut down New England's offense in a 26-16 victory at Denver.
Manning was 32 of 43 for 400 yards, two short touchdowns and no interceptions to improve to 2-2 lifetime versus Tom Brady and the Pats in the postseason. Manning's three-yard TD pass to Demaryius Thomas put Denver ahead 20-3 with 7:52 left in the third quarter. The Broncos owned a 20-point lead once Matt Prater hit a 19-yard field goal early in the final period.
The Broncos had to settle for four Prater field goals, but the drives allowed them to control the ball for almost 36 minutes and keep Brady off the field. Brady finished with 277 passing yards, much of it coming after the Patriots fell behind 23-3.
Brady threw a touchdown pass to Julian Edelman in the fourth quarter and ran for a five-yard score with 3:07 to play. But the Broncos all-but clinched the victory by stopping the ensuing two-point conversion attempt before running out the clock.
The Seahawks are NFC champions for just the second time in team history following a 23-17 comeback win over the San Francisco 49ers in Seattle. The Seahawks didn't take their first lead of the game until Russell Wilson threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Jermaine Kearse with 13:44 remaining. Steven Hauschka doubled Seattle's lead with his third field goal of the game, a 47-yard boot with 3:47 remaining.
The 49ers were driving in the final minute until Colin Kaepernick was intercepted by Malcolm Smith in the end zone, clinching the victory for Seattle.
Marshawn Lynch sparked the Seahawks' comeback with a 40-yard touchdown run on the Seahawks' first possession of the second half. Lynch finished with 109 yards on 22 carries.
Wilson completed 16 of his 25 passes for 215 yards, one TD and no interceptions. Doug Baldwin was Wilson's top receiver, grabbing six passes for 106 yards.
Kaepernick had an outstanding running game, finishing with 130 yards on 11 carries. But Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter combined for just 30 yards on 14 carries, and Kaepernick was just 14 of 24 for 153 yards. Kaepernick also had two big interceptions and a costly fumble.
It's the first trip to the Super Bowl for the Seahawks since they lost to Pittsburgh after the 2005 season.


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Zdenek Stybar motorpaces, says his knee is mending for the weekend's races
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HASSELT, Belgium (VN) _ World cyclocross champion Zdenek Stybar (Telenet-Fidea) is on the mend from knee inflammation that has hampered him since a training injury earlier this month in Mallorca. Stybar told VeloNews Friday that his knee pain has diminished and he expects to contend in both the GVA Trofee Hasselt and Superprestige Asper-Gavere this weekend.
Following a motorpacing session mid-day Friday, Stybar confirmed that daily work with his physiotherapist, Wim Mase, has improved his health. Last Sunday's Superprestige Hamme-Zogge was particularly hard on the Czech's knee as nearly half the course required running in deep mud. Stybar opened the season with seven consecutive wins, but has not seen the top step of the podium since his injury.
"I had so much pain that I said, 'OK, it's over. I'll go stop,'" said Stybar, who nearly quit in the first lap at Hamme Zogge, but stayed on course to defend his lead in the Superprestige series. "I just went for it and I was sixth, which was really good result for me on those conditions."
Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet) won at Hamme-Zogge and took over the series lead by one point over Stybar.
Stybar injured his back while performing running intervals in the sand during a week-long Mallorca training camp in early November. He began favoring his left side after the injury and first felt pain in his left knee the next day during a 5 1/2-hour training ride on the island.
"On Monday after the race in Hamme-Zogge they told me I have inflammation on the knee, but it should recover well," said Stybar. "But I cannot predict how long it will take and they say that it could happen that on Wednesday I feel nothing anymore or that in three weeks I could still feel it."
Stybar did still feel discomfort Wednesday, but a regimen of ice and kenesio treatment has reduced the pain throughout the week. "The worst is that I go on the bike, I go for training, and I don't know what to expect," he said. "Sometimes I think it doesn't hurt any more; that it just hurts in my mind."
The Telenet-Fidea team, including Stybar, will return south for a two-week training camp following the Koksijde World Cup November 27. "On Monday we fly to Mallorca," said Stybar, who uses the monthly trips during the season to lengthen his training sessions in warm weather. "We'll train over there again for two weeks and will fly up and down for the race in Angora."
The GVA Trofee continues Saturday with the GP Hasselt in Belgium. The Asper-Gavere stop on the Superprestige circuit follows on Sunday; VeloNews.com will cover both events.
Editor's Note: Brian Holcombe is a reporter with VeloNews. He covers all things racing in the U.S. and has been accused of attacking too much on the VN lunch ride.


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Clea DuVall is finally able to play a gay character that aligns with her identity. All she had to do was write the part.
Speaking on a panel of LGBT writers Tuesday, the actress revealed that her sexuality and its portrayal were among the reasons she penned her new movie The Intervention.
"I've played a lot of gay characters, but I haven't really played a gay character that is gay in a way that is the gay that I feel like I am, if that makes sense," said DuVall, who is known for her lesbian roles in the 1999 cult hit But I'm a Cheerleader, which skewers ex-gay therapy, and more recently in HBO's Veep.
The Intervention, which will screen at the opening gala of the Outfest Film Festival next Thursday in Los Angeles, is also DuVall's directorial debut. But this additional role wasn't always part of the plan.
"I didn't intend to direct the movie. I wrote it for someone else to direct," DuVall revealed, adding she felt the responsibility of writing, acting in, and directing a project might be "too much" to handle.
"But then when I tried to find someone to direct it, it just didn't feel like anybody would be able to tell that story the way I wanted it told," she said at the event, which was hosted by the Writers Guild of America's LGBT committee in Los Angeles. "And if I wanted to have that much control over it, I should just do it myself."
The Intervention, which was compared to The Big Chill by Cosmopolitan, follows three couples who embark on a weekend trip together to Savannah, Ga. This getaway is then revealed to be an intervention on behalf of one of the couples, which sparks each character's sorting of emotional baggage. It premiered this year at the Sundance Film Festival.
The dramedy reunites DuVall with Orange Is the New Black actress Natasha Lyonne. The longtime friends, who played romantic partners in But I'm a Cheerleader, return as an on-screen couple in The Intervention. DuVall said their real-life friendship played a hand in casting Lyonne, who identifies as straight.
"I wanted her to play that role because I wanted it to be a believable person, that we were in a relationship together. It's really hard to have chemistry with someone, and Natasha and I have so much history and we're so comfortable with each other physically that I don't feel weird putting my arm around her even though she's straight," DuVall said, adding, "It's really fun being in a movie with her and getting to play girlfriends again."
In contrast, DuVall noted that other past on-screen lovers had not been as comfortable as Lyonne with playing gay.
"Some actresses are weird. I've had actresses [where] their boyfriend stands off-camera when I have to kiss them, and then that doesn't feel good. She wasn't even that cute anyway," DuVall joked of the scene partner, who she did not identify by name.
But filming again with Lyonne and fellow Cheerleader castmate Melanie Lynskey wasn't always bliss either, said DuVall, who referenced their "sibling-like dynamics" at the panel.
"When we made But I'm a Cheerleader, we were like friends and that was great. And the second we started working together, it was like we were at each other's throats and fighting all the time … so much behind-the-scenes drama," DuVall said.
DuVall has had a diverse acting résumé that ranges from Oscar-winning films like Argo to Lifetime's The Lizzie Borden Chronicles. When asked by an audience member why she chose the parts that she chose, DuVall essentially summed up The Bechdel Test.
"I always look for women who are not the kind of stereotypical women, because generally in TV or film, the woman is there because of the man or for the man, and there is a real gender role thing at play there that in my life is not interesting to me, obviously," she said.
"I don't think I'm the best person to represent that on-screen," DuVall added. "I really identify with the feeling of being 'other.' And those are the characters that I'm really drawn towards, because I just think they're more complicated and they're more interesting."
For more information on The Intervention and the Outfest Film Festival, check out The Advocate's list of favorite films from this year's lineup.


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Yesterday I was working on an article about healthy snacks for the back-to-school issue of a local parenting publication. It's odd to be writing about back-to-school when my kids still have two more weeks to go in this school year, but that is how editorial calendars work. The article was a natural fit for me: I am committed to finding healthy, convenient alternatives to highly processed snack foods for my kids. I'm not saying that my kids never eat Goldfish crackers or chewy granola bars. Of course they do. Like every parent, I sometimes need to fall back on convenience foods and these are the kind of snacks that kids like. But if you come to my house on a given day, you are just as likely to find some kind of homemade treat, be it breakfast cookies or yogurt cake, sitting on the counter ready to pack in a lunchbox or hand to a hungry child. These homemade snacks are just as popular with my kids and their friends as the store-bought ones, and they are a lot healthier.
Healthy snacking is all about planning ahead. If you bake a batch of muffins or whip up some homemade granola on the weekend, you will have healthy snacks on hand all week long. Homemade snack foods not only have the benefit of being free of mystery ingredients and preservatives, they also allow you to control the amount of sodium and sugar in your food. Plus, you can always increase the nutritional content by subbing whole wheat flour or adding healthy additions, like wheat germ. And if you recruit your kids to bake with you, you actually get two benefits: a fun family activity that kills a hour or two plus a healthy snack to enjoy all week long.
I created this recipe for Banana Yogurt Muffins as a way of using up some yogurt that was rapidly aging in my refrigerator and some bananas that were slightly past their prime. Muffins and quick breads have the benefit of being suitable for breakfast and for a snack any time of day. And recipes for these kind of foods are usually pretty forgiving. This recipe, for example, is really simple to put together and you don't even need to use a standing mixer. You (or your kids) can stir the batter with a wooden spoon. Use whatever kind of yogurt you have on hand and feel free to add chopped nuts (if no one in your house is allergic), dried fruit or even mini chocolate chips — if you're a really nice mom — to your muffin batter as you see fit. You can also top the muffins prior to baking with a streusel topping or simply some turbinado sugar.
Banana Yogurt Muffins
Makes approx. one dozen standard-size muffins
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 TB baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 TB wheat germ (optional)
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup yogurt
6 TB vegetable oil or melted butter
1 TB vanilla extract
1 egg at room temperature
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a muffin tin with paper cups. In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, spices and wheat germ, if using. Set aside. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the oil and brown sugar until well combined. Beat the egg and vanilla into the bowl with the oil and sugar. Add the mashed bananas and yogurt and stir well to combine. Add the wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients all at once. Stir with a wooden spoon just until combined. Do not overmix. Divide the batter among the muffin cups. Bake 12-15 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.


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Workers struggle in Hamptons
Gap between rich, others is widening
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. -- This is a town where people are so rich that a $2 million home can be a handyman's special. A town where the thrift shop is stocked with donations of designer dresses and handbags.
But Southampton, with its privet hedges, pristine beaches and some estates costing tens of millions, also is where 40 percent of children get free or reduced school lunches, where a food pantry serves up to 400 clients a month and where some doctors and nurses share homes owned by the local hospital because they can't afford to buy or rent.
Studies show the wealth gap separating the rich from everyone else is widening, and few places in the country illustrate that as starkly as Long Island's Hamptons -- America's summer playground for the haves and have-mores, where even middle-class workers struggle with the high cost of living.
"We have a tremendous amount of millionaires who live 3 miles from the food pantry, and they really have no idea that there's a need in this community," said Mary Ann Tupper, who retired last month after 21 years as the executive director of Human Resources of the Hamptons, a charity that assists 6,000 people annually through its food pantry and other services for the working poor.
"In the summer they're working and everything is pretty good, but come the winter, all the nannies, the gardeners, the pool people, all those people are out of work, and then there's no money," Tupper said. "The income disparity is tremendous."
Kerry Lewendoski, who succeeded Tupper, adds: "The people aren't just coming here to work in the summer. They live here; they have established homes and kids enrolled in the schools. Southampton is their home, and they still have trouble getting by."
Located on southeastern Long Island 80 miles from New York City, Southampton is one of several towns and villages stretching east along 40 miles of the Atlantic Ocean that collectively are known as the Hamptons. Census figures showed a 2010 population of 57,000 and a median income of $78,815.
But statistics in the Hamptons are an elusive notion, since many of the summertime denizens with their multimillion-dollar incomes identify themselves as residents of New York City or elsewhere. In the first quarter of 2014, the average selling price for a home in Southampton town was $1,845,431, though some oceanfront estates go for over $100 million.
Celebrities spotted hanging out in the Hamptons include Christie Brinkley, Rachael Ray, Kelly Ripa and Howard Stern, among other members of high society in New York and elsewhere.
Many of those who work in the Hamptons -- painters, landscapers teachers, even journalists -- live west of the region in suburban Long Island and commute as many as three hours round-trip daily. From early spring to late autumn, the one primary road in and out of the Hamptons is jammed most mornings with pickup trucks and vans filled with tradespeople headed east.
"There's tons of work out here because this is where the money is," David Hahn said while trimming 16-foot hedges on a 10-acre Southampton estate where he has worked for two decades. His 30-mile commute sometimes takes up to three hours round-trip.
Kimberly Piazza is a secretary in her husband's sod business and lives in the North Sea community in Southampton town, several miles north of the oceanfront estates. Coming out of the local general store, she said local milk prices are as high as $5.99 a gallon and eggs sell for up to $4 a dozen -- nearly double what those staples cost elsewhere on Long Island. Gasoline prices are 50 cents to a dollar more a gallon at most stations in the Hamptons.
"The image is that we're all pretty much rich, hoity-toity, well-to-do people," she said. "And while you do have some of those people, a majority of us are still working class."
At Southampton Hospital -- the region's primary medical facility that has 25,000 emergency room visits annually -- administrators wrestled for years with staffing shortages because qualified applicants could not afford the cost of living.
The hospital has since purchased three houses nearby and allows 17 nurses to live there as part of their compensation package, said spokeswoman Marsha Kenny. A similar program exists for resident doctors, with a goal to keep some working full-time at the hospital when they complete their training.


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A little late posting, yesterday I had a couple of hours between church services and then heading back to church in the afternoon to go help set up for our Vacation Bible School. This week I am helping out with the crafts for VBS, so I had to come home and get some work done and then went to my room to get a card done for my brothers birthday.
Inkadinkado-- Utopiary stamp set
Stampendous-- Birthday Assortment sentiment stamp
Spellbinders -- Classic Square, A2 matting basics A and Grommet tags dies
October Afternoon -- 5 & dime paper
Fiskar Upper Crust punch
You probably can't see it in this picture but the cardstock color that I used for the border punch is the same color in the dots along the stripes, in person it helps bring out that color more.
Hope your having a wonderful week,
Thanks so much for stopping by and I so appreciate you taking the time out to comment,
Monday, June 10, 2013
5 comments:
- Linda Carson said...
You're one busy woman! Fabulous card! Your brother will love it!
- June 12, 2013 at 12:14 AM
- Me, My Stamps and I said...
this is absolutely beautiful!!!!
I just love the framing and the extras you've done!!!
- June 12, 2013 at 9:37 AM
- Monika/Buzsy said...
Beautiful card Connie. Love that utopiary image with the 2 colors. The tag looks great with the brads.
- June 12, 2013 at 4:58 PM
- Kat said...
Hi Connie it looks 3-D is it? looks like a window in the box. That is great you are doing VBS crafts with the kids, practice for when your a grandma! have a great day! hugs
- June 13, 2013 at 11:28 AM
- Leslie Miller said...
What a beautiful stamp, Connie! I simply love it! Your shading around the image edges makes it appear to be inset behind a frame. A very nice card for your brother's birthday!
- June 15, 2013 at 2:35 AM
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I have found a few little tricks that help get me going in the mornings. First, I set my alarm for about 25 minutes ahead of the time I need to wake up. Then, when it goes off, I lie in bed for several minutes thinking about what I need to accomplish that day. Finally, I do a little bit of stretching. Yes, I may look silly, but no one else is around to watch.
Mentally mapping out my day helps me manage my daily priorities. It's not possible to add hours to my day, but planning the way I use my time helps me avoid stressful situations. The stretching exercises help me feel energized and ready to start my day.
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Features and Benefits
- 16-bit resolution and monotonicity
- Current or voltage output available on a single terminal
- Current output ranges: 0 mA to 20 mA, 4 mA to 20 mA, 0 mA to 24 mA, ±20 mA, ±24 mA, and −1 mA to +22 mA
- Voltage output ranges (with 20% overrange): 0 V to 5 V, 0 V to 10 V, ±5 V, and ±10 V
- User programmable offset and gain
- Advanced on-chip diagnostics, including a 12-bit ADC
- On-chip reference
- −40°C to +115°C temperature range
- 32-Lead, 5 mm × 5 mm LFCSP package
Product Details
The AD5423 is a single-channel, voltage and current output digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that operates with a power supply range from −33 V minimum on AVSS to +33 V maximum on AVDD1. The CHART pin enables a Highway Addressable Remote Transducer® (HART) signal to be coupled on the current output.
The AD5423 uses a versatile, 4-wire, serial peripheral interface (SPI) that operates at clock rates of up to 50 MHz and is compatible with standard SPI, QSPI™, MICROWIRE™, digital signal processor (DSP), and microcontroller interface standards. The interface also features an optional SPI cyclic redundancy check (CRC) and a watchdog timer (WDT). The AD5423 offers improved diagnostic features from earlier versions of similar DACs, such as an integrated, 12-bit diagnostic analog-to-digital converter (ADC).
Product Highlights
- 16-bit performance.
- Range of diagnostic features.
- Integrated 12-bit monitoring ADC.
- HART compliant.
- Process control
- Actuator control
- Channel isolated analog outputs
- Programmable logic controller (PLC) and distributed control systems (DCS) applications
- HART network connectivity
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This user guide describes the EVAL-AD5423SDZ evaluation board for the AD5423 single-channel, 16-bit voltage, 16-bit current output digital-to-analog converter (DAC).
The EVAL-AD5423SDZ (see Figure 1) requires the EVAL-SDP-CS1Z system demonstration platform (SDP-S) board. The EVAL-AD5423SDZ interfaces to the USB port of the PC via the SDP-S board. The Analysis, Control, Evaluation (ACE) software allows simplified programming of the AD5423, and is available to use with the EVAL-AD5423SDZ.
For full details on the AD5423, see the AD5423 data sheet. Consult the data sheet in conjunction with this user guide when using the EVAL-AD5423SDZ.
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- Full featured evaluation board for the AD5423
- On board 2.5V ADR4525 reference
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Our Gothic Key Necklace is made from a high quality stainless steel chain and a zinc alloy key pendant that measures approximately 84mm x 32mm.
As always, there are options for the chain length itself. If the length you want isn't listed, then don't worry! Everything is made to order, so all you need to do is leave a note at checkout confirming in inches the length that you would like.
With the exception of sale items which come in a black velvet bag, all of our stainless steel pieces come in a black branded jewellery box.