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One aspect of the UFO phenomenon that has been going on for quite some time is that of alien abductions. These are the times when people are taken willingly or not, and whisked off to the unknown, often coming back with some very strange stories to tell. Such accounts can fall many places on the range of the weird, but one of the weirdest is that of a South African woman who claims to not only have been spirited away to an alien planet, but also to have had an alien lover and a child. Hers is a story of abductions, aliens motherships, exotic new worlds, star-crossed lovers, and all of the utter bizarreness that all implies.
Looking at her life before all of the strangeness started, one would never accuse Elizabeth Klarer of being particularly unusual, crazy or unhinged. She was actually very respectable. Born in South Africa in 1910, Klarer studied music and meteorology in England, before serving as an accomplished pilot for the Royal Air Force and working for the South African Air Force Intelligence decoding secret German transmissions. It would not be until after the war when in 1950 she read a book on UFOs and began to have long buried memories come floating back to the surface from her childhood. She recalled that when she was 7 years old she and her sister had seen a luminous silver disk fly over their farm, as well as a bright orange-red and cratered planetoid that flew past high in the sky. She would remember having several other sightings of the disk over the years, and claimed that her sister and their Zulu farmhand has also seen it. This is all strange enough as it is, but it would get utterly bizarre in the mid-1950s, when she had an experience that would kick off one of the weirdest cases of alien abduction on record.
These early memories coming back to her caused Klarer to develop a deep interest in UFOs, and this would get even stranger when a series of UFO sightings in 1954 brought her to investigate a remote, rural hill outside of Johannesburg. According to the native Zulu people of the area, the UFO was actually a mythical lightning bird from their lore, but when Klarer arrived she would have an encounter with what was most definitely a spacecraft, appearing as a spinning disc with a stationary dome in its center. The craft emitted a humming noise and she claimed to have seen one of the craft's occupants through a porthole. She tried to get a closer look, but claimed that she had been pushed away by a wave of heat pouring off of it. Klarer would claim that she then began having telepathic communications with an entity calling itself "Akon," who said he was from the planet Meton, in the galactic region of Alpha Centauri, and also that he was a crew member and scientist aboard the spacecraft, as well as that he was in fact the being she had seen through the porthole.
Klarer would become obsessed with it all, going back to the hill several times in the hopes of seeing that ship and Akon again. In 1956, she would get her chance, when she once again saw the craft descend at the hill. This time was very different, as Akon revealed himself to Klarer, and introduced her to his companion, described as the ship's botanist and astrophysicist. The aliens then invited her aboard their ship, which they described as merely a scout ship, and brought her up to a much larger, cigar-shaped mothership that was reportedly five miles in length and included cities, parks, trees, flowers, and even lakes within it. According to Klarer, she spent some time on this vast mothership meeting the inhabitants of this "city ship," which she said looked just like humans, but "taller, better looking, more considerate and gentle; not aggressive and violent." She also learned were actually originally from the planet Venus, and had relocated to Meton eons ago, after Venus had become uninhabitable. According to them, Venus had long ago been alive with vegetation and was very much like Earth, but had gradually become a hostile environment, forcing them into an exodus that brought them to their new faraway home of Meton. She would say of all of this:
The Venusian scientists recognized the Sun was a visible star, with maximum and minimum periods of sunspot cycles, which happens to this day, but at certain epochs in time it expands. Now the Sun is expanding and contracting all the time. It is pulsating like a heart, but at certain epochs it expands out more, in intensified radiation. Now this is what happened to Venus, and being closer to the Sun her seas had dried out, and what little fauna remained (and all the flora) were destroyed. And then of course the dinosaurs, which had dominated the Earth, were also destroyed through the intensified radiation. Thus the great civilization from Venus, which we call the mother planet, was able to get away from Venus, and landed on earth and the moon, as way-stations.
They moved to Meton which is now the home planet because it is very similar to the mother planet, Venus, in atmospheric conditions, distance from the star and also, the more important of all, the higher vibratory rates, which is more compatible to an advanced civilization and consciousness. They had bases on the Moon, Mars and Earth which they still visit. The Venus people left a section of their civilization here on Earth to look after the planet and advance the mentality and consciousness of the indigenous people of this planet, which they are in the process of doing.
Klarer was then returned to Earth. She had several meetings with Akon, usually at the same hill, and she found herself becoming attracted to him. During their rendezvous Akon purportedly gave her a silver ring that enhanced their telepathic connection, and told Klarer that she was in fact a reincarnated Venusian with whom he had been romantically involved when Venus was still alive and before they had fled to Meton, and that they were in fact soulmates. One thing led to another, and according to Klarer they consummated their relationship, leading her to become pregnant with Akon's child. It was then that she decided to run off with her alien lover in 1958, and he agreed to take her up to their mothership once again, after which she was taken to Meton itself, which she would learn was one of seven planets their civilization claimed as their own.
Klarer would allegedly stay on Meton for a full four months, and give birth to their son there, which they named Ayling. As for the planet itself, Klarer would describe it in meticulous detail, including their government, educational system, way of life, and even the flora and fauna. According to her, Meton was a Utopian society, with no war, crime, or poverty, and where everyone had equal access to plentiful food and energy, with no monetary system and a method for creating unlimited renewable energy. The people wore luxurious clothes fashioned of silk, and lived in expansive parks, and since there were no tall buildings or factories there was no pollution. She explained that all education was done through telepathy and similar means, eliminating the need for school books or physical school buildings. In an interview with researcher Stuart Bush, she would say of Meton:
It is similar in size to Earth, a little larger, covered with vast seas, and the lands are islands, not continents. Climate is beautiful, under control, and in fact, is really a utopia. They have everything they want. They are not only thousands of years ahead technologically from us, but are also spiritually very advanced. There are no politics, law, or monetary system. Medicine is a scientific activity and not required for health since they are all in perfect health. Their way of thinking is quite different from what most people over here would understand. They are a loving, gentle and constructive people.
Everyone industriously does their work which they like doing most. There is no need for law; there is no crime or police. Everyone is free and has a code of ethics. They constantly create beauty around them and in general there is complete harmony. Their homes are lovely. You can see from the inside out; the material is transparent one way. They don't have schools or universities. Their education is completely visual ~ all done by what is called an electric mirage. They have a little phial about three inches long and they insert it into a niche in their home or the wall of a spaceship. A 3D scene fills the room ~ an advanced form of a holograph. There are no books. They travel a great deal. The young children are taken around the galaxy so they can learn from experience. They can use the electric mirage to go back to a former time in their history. They could, for instance, view our planet at the time of the dinosaurs. They have beautiful paintings and create lovely music ~ harmonic music and very uplifting spiritually, which relate to the harmonic music of the galaxy. They communicate by means of telepathy and educational concepts can get transferred this way. They are capable of thinking in terms of the basic concepts not dependent on language ~ they perceive the feelingness behind words. There is no problem in the learning of languages such as any of those on Earth.
All in all, it seems like a pretty great place to live, and Klarer would have liked to have stayed there forever. However, the conditions of Meton proved to be too much for her physically. She would explain that "the vibrations of the magnetic field" were too different on Meton compared to earth, which weakened her heart and forced her to return to her homeworld. After a tearful goodbye to Akon and Meton, even leaving her son behind as well in order to complete his education, Klarer returned to Earth. There she would sometimes meet with Akon and Ayling and frequently speak with them through holographic calls. According to her Akon and her son would later embark on a journey across the universe together. She used her experience to preach for a society of peace, love, and environmental understanding, trying to raise awareness of these things and bring the people of Earth to a higher level like her beloved Venusians.
In the meantime, when her story came out she was a sort of celebrity in the UFO community, being interviewed by some of the top researchers in the field at the time, she became extremely popular on the convention circuit, and she was a guest of honor at the 11th International Congress of UFO Research Groups at Weisbaden in 1975, which was attended by scientists of twenty-two nations and where she was given a standing ovation. Her story also made news headlines worldwide, where she was unfortunately often the butt of jokes and ridicule, yet she adamantly stuck to and defended her surreal story. In addition, Klarer went about writing a book about her experiences, which would eventually be published in 1980 under the title Beyond the Light Barrier. It was this book that she later claimed had drawn the attention of nefarious government parties who intimidated her and tried to silence her. She began work on a second book called The Gravity File but her death in 1994 saw it left unfinished.
We are left with quite a tale, indeed. What do we make of this wild story of a woman who was whisked away to another world and had a child fathered by an alien? In her defense, Klarer was often described as having total conviction in what she was saying, which she kept up until her death, never once giving the impression that she was lying and never deviating from the facts as she saw them, even in the face of scathing criticism. She seems to have at least really believed what she was saying. Her story is also incredibly tight. Various interviewers tried to get her to trip up or contradict herself but this rarely happened, meaning that if it was a fiction then it was very well thought out, if highly improbable and sometimes nonsensical. Also impressive is just how incredibly elaborate her bizarre story is. Klarer describes every aspect of the planet Meton, its people, and its society in rich, meticulous detail, and looking at interviews such as the very in-depth one given by researcher Stuart Bush, it can be seen that she seems to have an answer for everything without ever really missing a beat. If this is all some concocted mythology or delusion, then it is an incredibly complex one, and a master class of world building.
Of course, with a story this wild there are skeptics. Besides the fact that, well, she is claiming that an alien fathered her child and that she lived on another planet, there just isn't a shred of evidence for any of it, no matter how convincing she may seem when telling the tale. There are no witnesses to corroborate what she claimed, no proof of her supposed pregnancy, and no one seems to recall any unusually long absence during the time Klarer was supposedly having her 4-month-long space adventure. The only evidence that Klarer ever produced were the ring that Akon gave her, which she never let anyone examine and has disappeared, and some photographs that are supposedly of Akon's flying saucer but which are woefully fake looking, looking more like someone threw a hubcap in the air. This lack of any evidence and the sheer fancifulness of her story in general has caused even some of the most hardcore and outspoken proponents of alien abduction to doubt her.
What happened to Elizabeth Klarer? Is she pulling everyone's chain and this is all just a big hoax? If so, why would she cling to it to her dying day? Is this all a delusion or the product of a warped mind? Perhaps, but she had a lot of credentials that did not paint her as a nut job. This seems to be one of those outlandish cases that just seems to pop up in UFO lore every once in a while, and considering that there is no way to prove or disprove any of it, we will probably only have this quite frankly bonkers tale to go on, and wonder how much, if any, is actually true.
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After a losing three consecutive games on the road by a combined score of 9-1, the Galaxy will look to bounce back with a pair of important Western Conference games this week.
First, the Galaxy will host FC Dallas, Wednesday (7:30 p.m.; Spectrum SportsNet) and will host the Seattle Sounders on Saturday.
"I think we need to work but we have to feel the pressure, which can be hard." Galaxy coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto said. "The players have to give us more because we need the points. We need to win the next two games at home because it will be very important for our chances of making the playoffs."
The standings are as packed as a freeway at rush hour. Seattle is currently in second place (39 points). Minnesota United and San Jose are tied on 38, followed by the Galaxy and Real Salt Lake on 37. FC Dallas is in seventh with 36 points and just below the playoff line are the Portland Timbers (34 points).
That's seven teams, fighting for six playoff spots. LAFC is well in control in first place with 55 points.
"It's important to get the three points at home," Schelotto said. "We have an opportunity now to play two games at home and it will be good if we get the two wins."
"The Western Conference (standings) are very tight. We're playing two teams (FC Dallas and Seattle) that are fighting with us for the playoffs. It's not easy … it will not be easy, we have a very hard game."
Including tonight, the Galaxy have 10 games remaining and nine of those are against teams in the Western Conference.
Last Sunday was perhaps the most frustrating game of the season for Schelotto and the Galaxy.
The Galaxy dominated possession (69.7 percent to just 30.3), completed nearly 300 more passes and had 29 shots, including 15 by Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
However, the final result is all that matters and it read: DC United 2, Galaxy 1.
The only bright side of the loss was the play of newly acquired Cristian Pavon and finally getting him acclimated on the field. Pavon, who signed on loan from Boca Juniors, went 90 minutes in his Galaxy debut and his play on the wings was influential in the club creating chances, more than they've had in recent weeks.
"He's a good professional and I think he made a difference," Schelotto said. "The team played well, we managed the ball and the game. For them, their goalie (Bill Hamid) was the best player. He will improve Ibra (Ibrahimovic), and Ibra will improve Pavon and everyone will have to help each other on the field."
That help will need to start tonight for the Galaxy, who find themselves in another late-season fight for the playoffs.
"We know them, we know the tactics they use," Schelotto said of FC Dallas. "You can know how the other team can play, but the more important thing is what we can do on the field. Dallas has very dangerous players, but the more important thing is when we have the ball, we have to manage the ball well, to try to play in Dallas' (end of the) field."
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Everyone understands that hardware is necessary, yet hinges, latches, knobs, and escutcheons often seem like aesthetic afterthoughts. The work produced by the six companies here, however, proves that these physically small design elements can have an outsized effect on the style and impact of a project.
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The hardware pieces E.R. Butler produces are not reproductions: They are historically accurate recreations of designs from American history, explains company owner Rhett Butler. Most of the designs the company sells are at least 100 years old, with some dating as far back as the 18th century.
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To inform this philosophy of authenticity, E.R. Butler has amassed an archive of more than 10,000 drawings, vintage catalogs, and ephemera. Butler regularly visits historic homes throughout New England and New York to further develop his understanding of the forms and functions of period hardware designs.
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P.E. Guerin
The company—the oldest decorative hardware firm in the United States—began when founder Pierre Emmanuel Guerin emigrated from Brittany, France, to New York City in the mid 19th-century, bringing with him the craft of handmade hardware.
Since the beginning, the company's dedication to casting and detailing its work by hand has never wavered, vice president Martin Grubman says. Each piece is cast in fine-grain sand at the company's foundry, then sent to the fourth floor to be cleaned, filed, and polished by hand. Embossing and contouring are added using textured chisels and hammers to create richly detailed work.
"We do all kinds of handwork that no one else in this country does," Grubman says.
P.E. Guerin is most famous for its 18th-century French and English hardware designs. But the company, founded in 1857, was around—and designing—through the Art Nouveau movement of the 1890s, Art Deco in the 1920s, and Mid-century Modern in the 1950s. Today, its catalog reflects its deep and rich history, Grubman says.
"We are so much more," he says. "We can do anything, literally anything."
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Rocky Mountain Hardware was founded in 1994, but its story begins a few years earlier, when owner Mark Nickum ran a successful door and window showroom. High-end clients, he noticed, were often looking for hardware pieces that just didn't exist. He saw an opportunity to launch a business focused on creating beautiful, upscale hardware custom crafted for each client.
The result was Rocky Mountain Hardware, a manufacturer that runs its own bronze foundry, casting and finishing knobs, pulls, hooks, and handles to customer specifications. Each item goes through a rigorous, 20-step process to ensure the details are just right.
"Everything is made just for the person who's ordering them," says marketing director Christine Kirby.
Today, the company offers 24 different collections, each of which can receive one of 12 hand-applied finishes. Clients looking for a unique design can request small modifications to existing designs or work with the company to create a new look from scratch.
Rocky Mountain's design styles run from the rustic to the modern, though all are united by the natural qualities of bronze.
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Still need evidence of their quality? S.A. Baxter's work is in-demand globally.
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Sun Valley Bronze
When builder Robert Commons was unable to find hardware with the style and quality he wanted, he decided to make it himself. In 1992, this approach became Sun Valley Bronze. Today, the company offers one of the widest selections of bronze architectural door, window, kitchen and bath hardware, and lighting available anywhere.
"Our collection is just huge," says creative director Aimee Commons. "We have just about everything you can think of to accessorize your home."
Strength and sustainability are at the core of Sun Valley Bronze's entire line-up of products. A unique production process ensures pieces resist corrosion and are exceptionally durable. When the company brought in a machine to test the strength of the hardware, the machine broke before the pieces being tested gave in, Aimee Commons says.
The company is also committed to being as green as possible. Scraps from casting are recycled and used in later castings, and the company was recognize by the state of Idaho for its efforts to use less hazardous chemicals and reuse waste heat from its foundry.
Styles range from traditional through transitional and contemporary, but if nothing strikes your fancy, Sun Valley Bronze will be happy to help you create a personal design; in fact, some 40% of the company's work is custom-made.
Golden Lion
Whether you're looking for boldly colored Rococo door handles, Art Deco cabinet knobs, or ornate hinges, The Golden Lion has what you're looking for.
"We have thousands of products and they are all as beautiful as the next," says owner Arnaud Massonnat. "It is craftsmanship developed over centuries."
Founded in 1994, The Golden Lion aims to unite Old World beauty and workmanship with the most modern service and attention to detail. The company works with suppliers across Europe to import the finest pieces. Their inventory includes not just knobs and handles and hinges, but everything you could need to embellish your home, including fountain spouts, front-door peepholes, decorative nails, picture hooks, and elaborate brass moldings.
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Actor John Kerr has died, at the age of 81. Born into a theatrical family—both his parents, Geoffrey Kerr and June Walker, as well as his paternal grandfather, Frederick Kerr, appeared on Broadway and in films—Kerr made his Broadway debut in Bernadine when he was 21. The next year, he had perhaps the greatest success of his career when he co-starred with Deborah Kerr (no relation) in the original Broadway production of Robert Anderson's Tea And Sympathy, the "troubled young man/older woman" romance that gave the world the much-imitated (and much-parodied) line, "Years from now, when you talk about this—and you will—be kind." In 1956, both actors recreated their roles for the movie version, directed by Vincente Minnelli.
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All our private rooms have recently re-furbished, private, bathrooms. The windows in every room provide a good amount of natural light and fresh air. The rooms are also equipped with a strong fan, a good bed, a comfortable mattress and some space to put your clothes. Fresh bedding is offered every other day. Towels are free and readily available as needed.
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Hostel Casa Ivana, located in the heart of Léon's historic district, is just a short walk from several of the city's main attractions including the Leon cathedral, (350 metres away), the main nightlife area and museums.
Nestled in a beautiful colonial-era building with a small colonial private garden, the property has 8 private rooms with recently re-furbished private bathrooms. We also have two 2 Dorm rooms.
Casa Ivana differs from other hostels in that the privacy and comfort of our guests is of the utmost importance.
The rooms are simple and very comfortable, all have access to free Wi-Fi and are offered at a very competitive price for the area especially with the traveller's budget in mind.
The facilities include a re-furbished, open Kitchen, a café and bar, to enjoy a beer or soda with fellow travellers together with a games area offering a free Pool table and Dart Board plus a relaxing colonial garden with Hammocks.
We also offer tourism information and can arrange competitively priced tours which are tailored to suit our guests needs….for example Volcano Boarding at the Cerro Negro….an exhilarating challenge!
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We are right next to the Municipal Theatre.
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Autocar Pro News Desk ,
14 Jan 2021
It's Makar Sankranti today. In India, the day marks the onset of a new harvest season and the end of the winter season. But the Indian motorists will have little to harvest because he/she continues to be harangued by the incessant price rise in fossil fuels. The first price rises in CY2021 happened on January 6-7, followed by five days of 'rest' and two days of increase on January 13-14.
The price of petrol today – January 14 – has hit Rs 91.32 a litre in Mumbai, which makes it just 2 paise short of the all-time high of Rs 91.34 recorded on October 4, 2018. On January 7, petrol price in India's financial capital was Rs 90.83, which means the fuel has seen an increase of 49 paise over the past week. Any guesses when the all-time high for petrol prices will be breached? Clearly, when the next round of price increase happens. It could even be tomorrow.
Diesel, the 'common man's fuel', has not been spared either. From Rs 81.07 a litre on January 7 in Mumbai, diesel today costs Rs 81.60 a litre, having risen by 53 paise in the past week. The price differential between the two fuels is now Rs 9.72 a litre.
For most of December 2020, there were scarcely any price hikes in fossil fuels and there was a 27-day relief for motorists as oil marketing companies kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged. There has been a speedy rise in crude oil prices and Brent crude is currently trading at S57.19 a barrel today, up from $54 per barrel on January 7. At end-November 2020, a barrel of crude was S44.48, more than twice the two-decade low when crude oil prices had dived to under $20 a barrel in April 2020. However, the Indian motorist never got the benefit of lower prices even when global crude oil prices had plunged. Now, with global oil prices firming due , expect a regular rise
Like the stock markets, crude oil prices react to a number of variable including supply and demand, economic news and crises like Covid-19. As countries lift lockdowns and return to manufacturing operations, the need for transport operations, particularly as nations race to deliver critical Covid-19 vaccine, the demand for crude oil has risen and resultantly the price.
Shift to EVs?
The continued rise in fossil fuel prices though may be 'good news' for purveyors of electric mobility. The government and a number of Indian states are aggressively pushing for a shift to electric vehicles (EVs), which promise zero tailpipe emission and reduced air pollution.
The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles scheme has targeted an ambitious target of achieving 30% EV penetration across India by 2030. While adoption of electric mobility in the passenger vehicle segment is abysmal, demand for electric two- and three-wheelers is on the rise.
EV OEMs are particularly keen to ride the wave of demand for electric three-wheelers for both personal and last-mile cargo transportation. Mahindra Electric, for instance, has launched the Trezo Zor cargo three-wheeler. Priced at Rs 273,000 (ex-showroom Delhi, net of FAME 2 and state subsidies), the company claims the TreoZor offers higher savings of over Rs 60,000 a year compared to existing diesel cargo three-wheelers, which is a result of its maintenance cost of just 40 paise per kilometre.
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The prestigious little community of Old Metairie, part of the vast suburban expanse of Metairie, the largest community in Jefferson Parish, is the first real suburb of New Orleans.
Today's boundaries of what we call Old Metairie are generally said to be Airline Highway, Causeway Boulevard, Veterans Boulevard and the 17th Street Canal. Its commercial district, Metairie Road, filled with small shops, coffee houses and a specialty grocery, bisects the area, yet most of Old Metairie is primarily residential.
English Tudor, Mission Revival, Colonial Revival and Greek Revival are just some of the styles constructed in the years before World War II when a streetcar line ran along Metairie Road and encouraged development.
In addition to Metairie Country Club, Old Metairie is home to the New Orleans Country Club as well as two Roman Catholic parishes, St. Francis Xavier and St. Catherine of Siena.


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New Year's resolutions…people don't keep 'em (a great explanation of why 20 somethings have an especially hard time can be found here)…but they say it's all in what you pick and how you word 'em!
Two years ago I set out with a list of all food-related resolutions and never have I EVER been so successful! I'm resurrecting this idea for 2010 in the hopes of ultimate culinary success some fun and learning.
So here we go…my foodie resolutions for 2010:
- Learn how to (properly and prettily) frost a cake.
- Sans guilt, purchase at least two kitchen tools I consistently pine over (mandoline, dutch oven, KitchenAid, food processor, a nice knife…to name a few).
- Master meat. The Boyfriend (The BF) really likes meat. I'm scared of cooking red meat…this should change.
- Rock the crock (pot). A friend (shout out!!!) got me one for Christmas…probably because she tired of me saying how much I wanted one (see Resolution #2).
- Make a pie. Crust, filling and all. Like, a real pie. With crinkly edges and slits on the top.
- Eat at new places when I do eat it. Eating out is a rarity with my self-imposed budget constraints, but I should get out and try new stuff more often.
- Start a blog…take this baking thing to the next level. DONE!
- Finally, get back to the farmer's markets. DC has some of the best in the nation so I should take more advantage of living so close to Dupont Circle's farmer's market. I fell in love with Eastern Market in 2008, but not the commute. Dupont it is!
There we go. It's out in the open. Supposedly this will increase my chances of keeping my resolution!! Anyone care to share their resolution(s)?


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The USS Connect API provides an interface to the online print shop for Unitedprint.com SE allowing business customers and resellers to place automatic orders.
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Handshake, sales order processing platform, offers the Handshake API that allows developers to integrate Handshake with third party applications and services. Handshake allows users to write, accept, and sync orders across any device or server running the Handshake platform. Additionally, Handshake supports barcode scanning for more streamlined order processing.


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The Election Is Finally, Really Over: Romney Lost Florida
Mitt Romney's campaign has admitted President Obama won Florida, and an adviser thinks they might have given it away.
Mitt Romney's campaign has admitted President Obama won Florida. The Miami Herald's Marc Caputo writes, "Obama leads Republican Mitt Romney by 55,825 votes — or 49.9 percent to 49.24 — but there just aren't enough votes from Republican areas to allow the challenger to catch up." The statement from Brett Doster, Florida advisor for Romney, suggests the campaign thinks they gave the state away to Obama. "The numbers in Florida show this was winnable. We thought based on our polling and range of organization that we had done what we needed to win. Obviously, we didn't, and for that I and every other operative in Florida has a sick feeling that we left something on the table. I can assure you this won't happen again." In Romney's concession speech, he didn't feel that way. "Like so many of you, Paul and I have left everything on the field. We have given our all to this campaign," Romney said.


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Welcome to the NEW Holiday Inn Express in Stuart, FL. Conveniently located off of I-95 and less than 20 minutes from the Atlantic coast beaches this property is a perfect overnight stay for leisure or corporate travelers. The hotel provides all guests complimentary SMART Start Breakfast, morning newspaper provided by USA Today and free local calls. Amenities include 24- hour business center and fitness center so it's a wonderful home away from home. So, if you need a place to stay during Daytona Beach Bike Week, or explore the beaches for the annual sea turtle nesting in August or just need a place to rest your head...You're always welcome at the Holiday Inn Express in Stuart, FL This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty. Should you require additional information regarding accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, please call 1-800-Holiday (U.S. and Canada) or contact the hotel directly. For the hearing impaired, TDD service is available at 1-800-238-5544 within the U.S. and Canada.


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More than likely, you're not using every minute in the shower as wisely as possible. Between waiting for the water to warm up, singing into shampoo bottle microphones, and the time spent doing your "best thinking," a lot of water is essentially wasted. In fact, if you've got a standard showerhead, every minute wasted equates to 2.5 gallons.
On a national scale, we use 1.2 trillion gallons annually just for showering, according to the EPA — "enough to supply the water needs of New York and New Jersey for a year." So how can we reduce this number? According to the EPA, a good start would be to switch to a more water-efficient showerhead.
With WaterSense labeled showerheads, you can conserve a substantial amount of both water and money. If every home in the U.S. retrofitted their shower with a WaterSense labeled showerhead, the EPA estimates that we could save more than $2.2 billion in water utility bills and conserve more than 260 billion gallons of water each year. For the average family, that translates to a water savings of about 2,900 gallons per year.
Water-saving showerheads
Thankfully, technology has brought water-conserving showerheads a long way; no longer does "water-efficient" have to mean "low flow." These days, you can get a water-efficient showerhead that will deliver on both water pressure and savings.
Here are a few showerheads that meet EPA criteria for WaterSense:
- Moen Attract Chrome with Magnetix Handheld Showerhead, $60.60 at Moen.com. Voted one of This Old House's Top 100 Best New Home Products of 2015, this six-function showerhead offers both ease of installation and eco-performance. One reviewer notes, however, that the single docking position (meant to help curb exterior splashing) is uncomfortably high for short persons and inconvenient for them to dismount.
- Delta Foundations Monitor 13 Series Water Trim, $42.51 on Amazon. Offers a full body spray and a Scald-Guard valve to ensure temperatures never get too hot or cold. Reviewers enjoy the fact that this shower kit is complete — no need to buy additional parts separately.
- Danze Parma Five-Function Showerhead, $36.47 on Amazon. It features five different spray functions, and boasts a 20% water savings compared to standard showerheads. The dual valve technology minimizes water pressure loss even as settings change.
- Hansgrohe Croma C 100 Green Showerhead, $57.20 on Amazon. Hansgrohe's EcoAIR technology adds air to each drop of water, allowing water to be used efficiently while still maintaining water pressure. Features three jets, a 4-inch spray face, and 75 no-clog spray channels. Its flow rate of 2.0 GPM equals a 20% water savings.
- Kohler Pinstripe Single-Function Katalyst Showerhead, $175.55 at Kohler.com. Minimizes wasteful overspray and increases cleaning and hair-rinsing performance. Katalyst's air induction technology is said to maximize the air/water mix for a powerful, even flow. One Amazon reviewer notes: "It sounds just like a small waterfall."


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Arroyo leads Reds over Pirates 4-0
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bronson Arroyo pitched into the eighth inning for his fifth straight win, and Orlando Cabrera drove in two runs with a sacrifice fly and a single Wednesday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Arroyo (5-2) allowed five hits — all singles — in 7 2-3 innings. Daniel Ray Herrera pitched out of a bases-loaded threat in the eighth, striking out Garrett Jones on a 66 mph screwball.
Miguel Cairo had a solo homer off Ross Ohlendorf (0-3), who was in trouble most of his six innings. The right-hander gave up eight hits and walked five.
The Reds have won eight of 12, jostling with the St. Louis Cardinals for the top spot in the NL Central. They began the day with identical records.
Pittsburgh has been shut out seven times, most in the NL. Things don't get any easier for the Pirates in the finale of the four-game series — they face Johnny Cueto, who threw a one-hitter for a 9-0 win in Pittsburgh on May 11.
The Pirates have scored the second-fewest runs in the NL. They got only one runner to third base against Arroyo, who tends to be streaky. He's on quite a tear now. The right-hander is 5-0 in his last six starts, allowing only 13 earned runs.
Arroyo faced the minimum 12 batters over the first four innings. Jones led off the fifth with a single to right for Pittsburgh's first hit.
Second baseman Brandon Phillips made two impressive plays behind Arroyo, ranging far to snag a grounder and start a difficult double play in the sixth, then leaping well off the ground to snag Lastings Milledge's liner in the seventh.
Arroyo's bunt single helped the Reds load the bases with one out in the second. Cabrera hit a sacrifice fly, but the Pirates nailed catcher Ryan Hanigan at the plate when he tried to score from second base on Cairo's single.
Cairo hit his first homer in the fifth inning. He had only one homer last season, on Oct. 4 with Philadelphia. Cairo has four homers in the last six seasons while playing for the Mets, Yankees, Cardinals, Mariners, Phillies and Reds.
He was in the starting lineup at first base because Joey Votto had a stiff neck. Cairo hits so few homers that he wasn't sure this one was gone — he was running all-out as he rounded first base and saw the ball deflect off the hands of a fan in the first row of seats in left field.
Chris Heisey's pinch-hit homer in the eighth off Brendan Donnelly made it 4-0. The Reds have four pinch-hit homers, two by Heisey.
NOTES: Pirates 3B Andy LaRoche missed his fifth straight game with a sore back. ... Reds LHP Arthur Rhodes was unavailable out of the bullpen because of a sore foot. ... An estimated 650 dogs were with their owners in the stands by the right-field foul pole, part of an annual pet promotion. During the nightly "KissCam" segment, the videoboard showed a couple with their dog. The woman kissed the dog but not the man.


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Few gifts are as reliable as books, especially during the holiday season. The following recommended titles are by LGBTQ authors in the fiction, poetry and non-fiction genres.
For music lovers…
Almost everything you need to know about Breaking Down the Walls of Heartache: How Music Came Out (Backbeat Books, 2017) by Martin Aston can be found in the title, as the author traces "the sound of lavender" from the 1920s to the 21st century, and includes a multitude of black and white and color photos.
The second such comprehensive history of LGBTQ music to be published stateside this year is Darryl Bullock's, David Bowie Made Me Gay: 100 Years of LGBT Music (Overlook, 2017), which begins with the tragic losses of talent in 2016 (including those who died at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Fla. and then ventures back to New Orleans, La. in the nineteen-teens before spinning forward, like a record, to the present day.
Award-winning, Grammy-nominated, Guggenheim fellow and composer/pianist/activist/ educator Fred Hersch has many notable achievements to his name, not the least of which is being an openly gay, HIV+ man in the world of jazz. He writes all about it in his memoir Good Things Happen Slowly: A Life In and Out of Jazz (Crown Archetype, 2017).
For memoir lovers…
Bill Hayes' breathtaking Insomniac City: New York, Oliver, and Me (Bloomsbury, 2017), interweaves essays with journal entries, photos and poetry, to tell the story of the writer's romantic relationship with the late writer and scientist Oliver Sacks.
Speaking of Oliver Sacks, his just-published 10-essay collection The River of Consciousness (Knopf, 2017) is one of two books he was working on at the time of death in 2015.
James Allen Hall's exquisite and devastating personal essay collection I Liked You Better Before I Knew You So Well (Cleveland State University Poetry Center, 2017), like Maureen Seaton's Sex Talks to Girls, is the kind of memoir that could only have been written by a gay poet.
Logical Family: A Memoir (Harper, 2017), the long-awaited memoir by Armistead Maupin, the beloved author of the Tales of the City series, is a revealing chronicle of the gay writer's personal journey from the deep South to Vietnam to San Francisco, Calif.
Lesbian poet Eileen Myles is the author of Afterglow (a dog memoir) (Grove Press, 2017), described as part "screenplay, monologue, science fiction and lucid memory," detailing the 16 years Myles spent as the human companion to a dog named Rosie.
In Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies (Atria, 2017), TV personality Michael Ausiello's "memoir of love, loss and other four-letter words," the writer recounts the deeply personal story of his "unconventional" 13-year relationship with his husband, the late Kit Cowan, who battled a rare form of cancer and passed away in 2015.
In the Province of the Gods (University of Wisconsin Press, 2017) follows disabled gay poet/playwright and memoirist, as well as educator and activist, Kenny Fries as he makes a return visit to Japan shortly after his HIV diagnosis.
The unpublished manuscript that became Arch Brown's A Pornographer: A Memoir (Chelsea Station Editions, 2017) was discovered in 2012 following Brown's passing, and recounts his interviews and interactions with the actors in the audition process for his erotic films.
With the controversial proposed ban on transgender personnel serving in the military on everyone's mind at the time of this writing, Tell: Love, Defiance and the Military Trial at the Tipping Point for Gay Rights (ForeEdge, 2017) by Major Margaret Witt with Tim Connor takes readers back to the 1993 passage of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy and its 2011 repeal.
For poetry lovers…
Half-Light: Collected Poems 1965-2016 (FSG, 2017) compiles the work of lauded gay poet Frank Bidart in one stunning setting, including the new collection Thirst, featuring outstanding poems such as "Ellen West," "Herbert White," "In Memory of Joe Brainerd," "The Second Hour of the Night" and "For the AIDS Dead."
Things are lost (weight, memories, causes) and found (a drag queen, and birds, lots of birds) in award-winning lesbian poet Cheryl Dumesnil's lustrous poems in Showtime at the Ministry of Lost Causes (University of Pittsburgh Press, 2016).
Manila-based poet and novelist R. Zamora Linmark returns with the new poetry collection Pop Vérité (Hanging Loose Press, 2017), aptly named for its poems featuring poets (James Schuyler is a favorite) and other writers, dead divas (such as Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston and Donna Summer), other pop culture and literary figures.
Prolific, young, queer Native American poet Tommy Pico's first poetry collection IRL was published in 2016. Nature Poem (Tin House, 2017) Pico's second, book-length epic poem merges poetic and texting language for an unforgettable read.
Among the more than 70 poems in The Screwdriver's Apprentice (Blue Light Press/1st World Publishing, 2017) by poet, playwright, fiction writer and educator Edmund Miller, author of the renowned The Go-Go Boy Sonnets, you will find "In The Porno Theater," "The Beauty of a Male Model Fades" and "Learning From Lap Dancers," among others.
For fiction lovers…
It's no exaggeration to say that you'll never read anything quite like St. Sukie de la Croix's slim, sexy, shocking and sparkly new novel The Blue Spong and the Flight from Mediocrity (Lethe Press, 2017), even if you are familiar with his historical writing, including 2012's critically acclaimed Chicago Whispers or his humor/commentary columns in sundry LGBTQ outlets.
In Marriage of a Thousand Lies (Soho, 2017), the dazzling debut novel by SJ Sindu, we meet Lucky and Krishna, a married Sri Lankan-American couple who are, in reality, actually a lesbian and a gay man. The pair's sham marriage is threatened when Lucky reconnects with her first lover Nisha, who is preparing to enter an arranged marriage.
There's no shortage of the titular characters to be found in Difficult Women (Grove Press, 2017), the short story collection by award-winning bisexual Haitian-American novelist/essayist/memoirist Roxane Gay.
Queer actor and writer Tara Jepsen's debut novel Like a Dog (City Lights, 2017) follows 30-something skateboarder Paloma as she rolls through life in the Central Valley, looking after her opiate-addicted brother and finding meaning in stand-up comedy.
How to Survive a Summer (Blue Rider Press, 2017), the debut novel by writer and educator Nick White, follows graduate student Will as he confronts the time he spent at ex-gay Camp Levi in his youth with the person he is today.
The follow-up to Dale Boyer's 2016 debut novel The Dandelion Cloud, Thornton Stories (OhBoy Books) — subtitled "Tales Out of School" — returns readers to the town of Thornton, Ill. through a series of interconnected tales in which the characters attempt to "make sense of loneliness and love."


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"My Unfamiliar Family" Cast Is In Sync Behind The Scenes
tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama "My Unfamiliar Family" has revealed a behind-the-scenes look at the cast!
"My Unfamiliar Family" tells the story of the relationships and misunderstandings between strangers who are like family—and families who are like strangers. In the drama, the characters find themselves growing apart from their families as they get older, and their secrets pile up as they have a hard time opening up to those who are closest to them. On the other hand, they also learn that sometimes, life introduces you to strangers who can share and understand your deepest emotions and secrets.
On June 15, tvN released new behind-the-scenes stills of the secrets behind the characters' "emotional synchronization." Han Ye Ri acts out the growth of her character Kim Eun Hee, who has always cared for others but didn't know much about herself or her family. On the other hand, Kim Ji Suk plays the kind and realistic friend Park Chan Hyuk. Viewers are growing curious over Kim Eun Hee's future as she deals with family matters.
In the first three stills, Han Ye Ri and Kim Ji Suk, whose characters share a 15-year-long friendship, check their script thoroughly even right before the shoot. Han Ye Ri and Kim Ji Suk appear focused especially on retaining every detail from their realistic lines and the unspoken emotions within them.
Meanwhile, Chu Ja Hyun successfully portrays the complex emotions of the cold but caring character Kim Eun Joo. Kim Eun Joo, who encounters the secrets of Yoon Tae Hyung (played by Kim Tae Hoon), is making viewers curious about her own hidden stories and the transformation of her character. In the stills, Chu Ja Hyun smiles brightly on set, unlike the cool-headed Kim Eun Joo.
Jung Jin Young plays the head of the family and the husband who only has eyes for his wife, creating a never-before-seen character. Playing Kim Sang Shik, Kim Eun Joo's father who reflects on his memories as a 22-year-old, Jung Jin Young creates a good mood on set with his radiant smile.
The mother-and-son duo portrayed by Won Mi Kyung and Shin Jae Ha also are in high spirits in the stills.
Lastly, Shin Jae Ha vibrantly plays the role of the youngest in the family, Kim Ji Woo.
Chief producer (CP) Cho Moon Joo commented, "'My Unusual Family' realistically shows the ordinary sides of people, rather than the extraordinary. The realistic performances from the cast have played a big role in the show conveying many different emotions. I think viewers are relating more to the characters and story because the story seems like it is about them."
He continued, "Conflicts arise and relationships change as we see the eruption of uncomfortable issues, which characters hadn't wanted to bring up in fear of ruining the peace."
The CP concluded, "If one says that we entertained viewers through the endless family secrets that kept being revealed until the fourth section, now the emotions of each character will unfold as they react to unexpected situations. It will be more fun to see the actors' impressive performances."
"My Unfamiliar Family" airs on Mondays and Tuesdays at 9 p.m. KST.
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It's no surprise that skills shortages is second on the list of concerns for IoD members, with 42 percent of those recently questioned saying it was causing them a major headache. The downside to good job figures is that it makes it harder for organisations to find the talent they need. But are we looking in the right places and is ageism in recruitment, conscious or not, still a factor?
Currently only 64% of people aged 55-64 in the UK are in employment. If we were to increase this by just 20% – matching Sweden's record on employing older people – it would add about £80bn to the GDP.
Through 20 years' experience of filling job vacancies, I have found there are many reasons why you overlook this demographic to your disadvantage. Interestingly, small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are taking advantage of this workforce faster than other larger businesses and organisations; they probably recognise the need to be more flexible in both their thinking and the way they operate the business to get the absolute most out of it.
I employ two people over the age of 60; they are never late, never call in sick, always willing to go the extra mile. Older people tend to have better work ethic; they are used to routine and structure, which is something many younger people struggle with. Emotional intelligence is another factor: older people by and large deal well with constructive feedback on their performance and realise it helps with development. Many younger employees have yet to develop that maturity and can often take feedback as criticism. From a practical point of view, older employees are more settled and less likely to be looking for a 'career move' – so you get great work and life experience combined with stability. And that's good for the younger workforce too – they can learn so much from those who have already had their career and are willing to pass on some of their life lessons. Many are happy fulfilling a role less demanding than their actual ability because they don't want too much stress or pressure – so as an employer you may be able to get great experience for a very competitive salary compared to someone trying to climb the career ladder.
Older people are also in a good place to apply all the skills and knowledge they have acquired over the years to new ventures – we are seeing a definite rise in the end of the older entrepreneur with some embarking on not just their second but their third or fourth career. In fact, the IoD has made proposals to the Government to introduce tax incentives to encourage people in later life to pursue their business ideas and invest in training. This may not be everyone's first choice but keeping older people connected to the business world through consulting, mentoring, part time employment or even full time employment retains their skills for longer – and that's a win-win for all of us.


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Chicken Tangri – OMG is simply yummmmm !!
Green Park, a place of delight for yummy food in Baner area in Pune with a beautiful ambiance is worth a visit. It is highly suggested to have an advance booking before visiting the place. It was my birthday and I really was not aware of that my sister, wife and friends had planned something so beautiful. A hectic day at office and then a surprise party. Simply loved it…
Reaching by around 8 p.m. in the evening.. all seats pre-booked, was then welcomed at the table with a good smile and a lovely service. The climate was getting cooler, and best thing to order was soup. Hence with a mix of my sister, daughter and me being the pure non-vegetarians and friends and wife being pure vegetarians ordered Cream of Chicken Soup and Burnt Garlic Clear Soup. A chicken soup which I saw my daughter savoring for the first time and she simply loved it. The Burnt Garlic Clear Soup was also good, simple but full of delicious veggies and a lovely flavor of garlic. What better could it be beating the winters with the soup trying to get hold of you?
Further, we started adding on with the Masala Papad, Baby Corn Pepper Salt, Tangri Kebab, Prawns Reshmi Kebab and the Veg Seekh Kebabs. The Masala Papad, is something common though out the restaurants in Pune; and is nearly the same flavor in most of the restaurants. Baby Corn Pepper Salt was good, Prawns Reshmi Kebab was not that good but just okay. A lot more was expected out of the Prawns Reshmi Kebab, but the rest of the starters complemented it. Veg Seekh Kebabs and Tangri Kebab were the most awesome once to have. The veg seekh kebab was the most awesome veg kebab ever had. It just melt in the mouth. And now stands the outstanding Chicken Tangri Kebab. Literally asked the guy serving was it really chicken legs or turkey legs because of the size of the leg pieces. The tangri melt in the mouth and the smoky flavor with the juiciness of the chicken tangri.. OMG am still feeling the flavors while writing about it.
This all was followed by a lovely butter scotch cake. Came to know they have their own bakery and prepare the cakes if needed in just 10-15 minutes of the flavors you need. Gungun (my daughter) an ardent fan of cakes simply jumped up to cut the cake. The cake was wow.. soft, fresh and a lovely flavor. A perfect cake after a long time.
Tired of chomping the starters and the cake, was nearly all full. When looking at the others; they were in a situation of LETS PACKUP. Moved then to the kids area, where Gungun had lots of space to play around with a number of kids enjoying their evening…
Finally, we ended up ordering for Kaju Masala, Dal Tadka, Chicken Pulimunichi (as suggested to me by a friend in FB group Pune Eat Outs and also on RecipesGlobally FB group), Neer Dosa, Garlic Roti and Garlic Naan. Garlic Roti and Garlic Naan is generally the same flavor across the restaurants. However, for me Neer Dosa was the first time I was having it and was simply soft, fluffy, light and awesome to taste. Neer Dosa is a pancake made of the rice flour. Kaju Masala was okay not really that good though; and not actually the flavor it should have had. It was more of the feeling of spices than the texture and taste it should have had to be loved more. Dal Tadka had the feel of raw red chili powder on the taste buds and really did not like it much. However, chicken pulimunchi was good, tangy and spicy flavor best going with the Neer Dosa.
Lastly, the sweet tooth took over and needed desserts now. What better than a sizziling brownie with vanilla icecream on the top of it. One of the most awesome dishes which was loved by all from the kido to her father.. LOL. We all literally fought over it to have a bite of it first.. 😀
Last but not the least, the place has a great ambience to relax, a good service, some really great food and all of the above.. the biggest problem of Pune (Car Parking) – They have a big space for parking of the vehicles. A balanced food, good service and smiling faces around makes the day for you. Average costly around 4208 INR, for 4 of us with our dearest kido. Thanks all for such a lovely evening 🙂
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A frightening outbreak of hepatitis C linked to a hospital surgical tech who stole patients' painkillers and left behind her dirty syringes is already among the worst cases of its kind in the country.
But the theft of powerful drugs by hospital staff isn't that rare, occurring more than 100 times in the past 3-1/2 years at 22 Colorado hospitals, according to a Denver Post review of state health department records. And the latest Colorado case, threatening 5,700 patients, may force new prevention methods on a system periodically beleaguered by drug theft by an employee.
Among the incidents:
• In April, a staffing agency worker assigned to Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree was found dead at home, with numerous hospital syringes scattered throughout the apartment. The worker's death followed patient complaints they were not receiving medication, and the hospital determined it was missing two doses of the painkiller Dilaudid. Sky Ridge had asked the person not be assigned to the hospital again after the complaints.
• In May 2008, a Denver Health Medical Center employee was fired on suspicion of stealing more than 75 tablets of Percocet and other drugs plus five vials of fentanyl, from locked cases.
• In August 2006, University of Colorado Hospital co-workers noticed that a patient's hanging bag of fentanyl was empty five hours before it should have been. They found the employee responsible for caring for the patient in a bathroom with blood-spattered clothes and a plastic catheter wrapped around the employee's arm.
And just last week, a Milliken hospice nurse was accused of writing forged prescriptions for more than 4,000 pain pills.
"These people who get addicted are extremely good at what they do, and if you're not one step ahead of them, you're going to have a problem," said John Burke, president of the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators.
Hospitals are required to report incidences of so-called drug diversion — meaning a drug was diverted from the intended patient — to the state health department and law enforcement authorities.
The case involving Kristen Diane Parker — the Rose Medical Center and Audubon Surgery Center surgical tech who, according to federal documents, was at one time a heroin addict and stole fentanyl at work — is a rarity because it dangerously combined drug theft and a potentially deadly disease.
The majority of hepatitis outbreaks across the country that emanate from hospitals or doctors' offices are caused by staff carelessness in improperly reusing needles or syringes, spreading the disease from one patient to others.
"This is a big event, and it's a terrible event, but it is unprecedented," said Ned Calonge, the state's chief medical officer. "It's even difficult to point to other cases nationwide."
The Denver hepatitis outbreak is the fourth nationwide related to employee drug use, according the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.
Drugs guarded tightly
Hospitals guard drugs carefully, requiring staffers to use individual codes or even fingerprints to unlock cabinets where drugs are stored. At Rose, an electronic system tracks narcotics from the time they arrive at the hospital until they are thrown away. The hospital also conducts a daily reconciliation of every drug used.
Still, Colorado hospital officials and the state Department of Public Health and Environment are using this hepatitis outbreak to question their hiring and safety practices and seek reform.
Rose reminded staffers again after the Parker incident that they cannot leave drugs unsupervised in surgery rooms before the patient arrives.
"We have zero tolerance for anything less," said Ken Feiler, Rose's chief executive.
Rose filed its "drug diversion" report as required after catching Parker in an operating room where she wasn't assigned and giving her a drug test, which she flunked. The report doesn't include her name or the fact that she has hepatitis C — information that is not required.
At the same time, another division of the health department was investigating two hepatitis-C cases involving surgery patients at Rose. Those investigators didn't tie the drug report to the case until they interviewed Parker two months later.
Calonge said that the health department would consider policy changes, but that he was uncertain how to stop the tiny percentage of nefarious health care workers intent on malice.
"We'll learn from it; we'll tighten processes," he said. "As best as the policies we create are, there are some things we can't anticipate nor prevent."
Possible reforms coming
The Colorado Hospital Association said its safety task force already has begun reviewing the Parker case and will discuss potential reforms in these areas:
• While doctors, nurses and other health professionals have licensing boards and national reporting databases when problems arise, surgery technicians like Parker and other employees with access to drugs do not. Colorado Hospital Association president Steven Summer said his group will consider how problems with nonlicensed, yet still sensitive, positions could be shared among health officials in a database.
• Audubon Surgery Center in Colorado Springs hired Parker, though she asked them not to speak to her employer at the time, Rose Medical Center. "There are hospitals or other employers who will not consider a person if they refuse contact with the existing employer," Summer said. "So, do we look at that as a group (and) say that it's not acceptable to tell us we can't contact a previous employer?"
• Clarification of disability laws. National directives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and legal advisers say employees with hepatitis C can't face any restrictions in job duties. That standard may need to be reconsidered for the most sensitive hospital jobs, Summer said. "We want to balance the employee's rights with our concerns for patient protection," he said.
• Expansion of employee drug testing to routinely include more exotic drugs like fentanyl. Fentanyl metabolizes quickly and can be hard to detect in drug screens, officials said. It may also be left off the lists of tested substances because most employee drug tests seek more common street drugs. Hospitals may decide to test more people with access to surgery rooms and other vulnerable areas, Summer said.
Parker passed a drug test before working at Rose and another one before she started her job at Audubon. Health officials say 4,700 Rose patients and 1,000 from the Colorado Springs center were at risk of getting hepatitis C because of Parker's syringe swapping. So far, 10 patients at Rose have tested positive for hepatitis in cases that may be linked to Parker.
Stricter screening of applicants before they ever enter the hospital is key to stopping drug diversions, said Burke with the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators.
"You're putting these people in a position with people's lives in their hands, and you're going to do a cursory background check?" he said. "Do what you can so that person never enters your facility."
Burke said effective steps include interviewing the current employer of an applicant, pre-employment drug screens that include exotics like fentanyl, and "witness" drug tests. Applicants or employees can hide and then substitute clean urine to provide as samples for tests, Burke said. Particularly when hospitals already have a suspicion about an employee, as Rose did with Parker, they need to have a witness guarantee the urine sample.
Hospitals should look at all their systems, he said, even new automated drug-dispensing machines aimed at stopping theft. Some dispensers, for example, require a cleared employee's fingerprint, then give two-minute access to the drug. If that employee walks away, another employee can come along during that window and steal something.
"Where are the holes, and how can we plug them up?" is how hospitals should be thinking, Burke said. When he was a drug-diversion investigator on the Cincinnati police force, he said, they arrested a health care professional for drug abuse every five to six days.
"You're never going to eliminate it, but you can reduce it significantly," he said. "Word gets around. And bad employees avoid that hospital."
Hepatitis outbreaks
The CDC counted 33 outbreaks of hepatitis C or B in nonhospital health care settings from 1998 to 2008, resulting in 448 people infected, said epidemiologist Nicola Thompson. The largest nightmare to date was in Las Vegas last year, with more than 100 people suspected of contracting the disease from two colonoscopy clinics.
Another horror story happened in 2000 in a tiny Nebraska town that had one family doctor and one oncologist. The doctor knew something was wrong when five people being treated for cancer — including his wife — tested positive for hepatitis C.
By the time the investigation was complete, 99 people treated at the Fremont, Neb., oncology clinic were found to have the disease. It turned out a nurse at the oncology office frequently reused syringes.
The town's family physician and his wife, Evelyn McKnight, used money from her malpractice settlement to create a group focused on national reform to require more oversight, particularly over doctors' offices and hospices.
Outbreaks caused by drug addicts are more difficult to prevent than those caused by staff who aren't properly trained, she said.
"It's hard to come up with laws that will always prevent evil-intended people from harming the public," McKnight said. "I just encourage the state to have more stringent standards in terms of training requirements and background checks."
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Breaches in hospital security
The case of Kristen Diane Parker is unusual in that people apparently contracted hepatitis C as she sought to cover drug thefts by returning used, contaminated syringes for reuse. Cases are usually straightforward thefts:
March 6, 2009 At Denver Health Medical Center, a staff member in the emergency department saw a fellow staff member withdraw morphine for a patient who didn't need it. An investigation showed a similar withdrawal had occurred for two other patients, and the staff member failed a drug test.
Jan. 27, 2009 At Swedish Medical Center, a Dilaudid drip went missing. Records showed it had been given to one staff member to deliver for use, but the receipt meant to show it had been properly delivered did not account for its whereabouts. An investigation showed the same worker had other situations when it could not be shown that medication had been delivered.
Jan. 11, 2009 At Parker Adventist Hospital, a pharmacy audit found a staff member taking an unusually high amount of narcotics from the automated dispensing machine. An investigation showed the staff member took out a larger dose than the patient needed, gave the patient what was needed and kept the rest. The theft had gone on for about a month.
Oct. 24, 2008 At Boulder Community Hospital, a surgical nurse who had been stealing fentanyl and replacing it with saline solution was caught after an anesthesiologist reported many of his patients were still in extreme pain after he thought they had received fentanyl. Ashton Daigle pleaded guilty in June in the case.
Aug. 25, 2008 At Porter Adventist Hospital, labeled syringes of fentanyl and Versed were left on a counter unattended. When a staff member went to get them, they were gone.
This article has been corrected in this online archive. Originally, due to a reporting error, it incorrectly described a person found dead at home in April with numerous hospital syringes scattered around as a Sky Ridge Medical Center employee. The person worked for a staffing agency and had been assigned to Sky Ridge. The previous week, Sky Ridge had asked that the person not be assigned to the hospital again after patients complained they did not get their medicine.
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This dense and flavourful bread provide you with a healthy does of pumpkin, banana and oats. It also gives you an amazing energy boost in the morning or as a snack in the mid-afternoon!
This pumpkin banana bread is my go to staple during the week. It is super fast to whip up, filling, and tasty 🙂 I usually smother it in a bit of peanut butter and bring it with me to class 🙂
Pumpkin Banana Bread (Just Oats)
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Serves: 10
- 3 cups Oatmeal
- 1½ tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Ginger
- ½ tsp Nutmeg
- Chia Egg 1 tbsp Chia Seeds + 3 tbsp water
- 2 Ripe bananas
- ½ cup pureed pumpkin
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup + 1 tbsp Cane Sugar
- 1 tsbp Honey
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider/White vinegar
- ⅓ Cup Sliced Almonds (optional)
- Pre-heat oven to 350ºf or 180ºc
- Soak 1 tbsp of chia seeds in 3 tbsp of water. Leave the chia seeds to turn into an "egg-like" gel while preparing dry and wet ingredients (about 5 minutes)!
- Blend oats until they create a flour like consistency. Measure out 2 cups of oats. Voila. Oat flour!(you will have a bit left over, I save mine for the next time I need it!)
- Put dry ingredients {Oatmeal through to Nutmeg} in a medium size bowl. Mix until spices are evenly dispersed..
- Mash Banana and Pumpkin together in large bowl. Add other wet ingredients {Chia egg through to Vinegar} to pumpkin-banana mixture (including chia egg). Whisk together until very smooth.
- Add flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Fold the wet ingredients into flour mixture. Fold until everything is well combined. The dough will be thick!
- Fold in the sliced almonds (optional)
- Spread in loaf pan
- Bake for 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out almost clear.
- Let sit for 20 minutes. Voila! Enjoy!
If you do not have cane sugar on hand use white or a light brown sugar. If you are out of vinegar - you can just leave it out altogether (bread will just be denser)!cIf you don't have any coconut oil on hand you can also use walnut oil, canola oil, peanut oil or even olive oil Let this cool down completely before cutting , you will get a much better "cut" to your bread!
Nutritional Benefits: Very high in Vitamin A manganese, phosphorus, and fibre. There is no cholesterol and also provides a healthy dose of iron!
Nutritional Benefits: Very high in Vitamin A manganese, phosphorus, and fibre. There is no cholesterol and also provides a healthy dose of iron!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 1960 Fat: 60g Saturated fat: 19g Unsaturated fat: 35g Carbohydrates: 322g Sugar: 114g Sodium: 1285mg Fiber: 41g Protein: 52g Cholesterol: 186mg
10 day yoga challenge!
After a weekend of brownie testing I thought it was time to make some new goals for myself that involve bettering my body and mind. I mentioned in a couple of my previous posts (see running and my journey) that I love doing yoga. I do yoga about 4-5 times a week at home, sometimes for 10 minutes or sometimes for 30 minutes or more. My goal is to do yoga, everyday for the next 10 days, to get my body and mind in check for all this work I have to do for my Master's! Here are some of the videos I practice and cherish! I'll let you know my results after completing this ten day venture of mine and share with you some other videos I will have come across in my journey!
Sun Salutations (10 minutes)
Super Energizing yoga morning flow (16 minutes)
Energizing Vinyasa Flow (20 minutes)
Here's some inspiration I came across on pinterest that I'll be thinking of during this week of bettering myself from the inside-out!


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Analysts in Luxembourg are predicting a "severe correction" to art market prices in coming months, drawing their conclusions from a compiled study of auction figures and trends. "A certain part of the art market, especially postwar and contemporary, is in bubble territory," said Anders Petterson, managing director of the research and analysis company ArtTactic. "The really difficult question is to predict when the bubble might burst. I guess if you wait long enough, you will eventually be proved right."
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Kenny Padgett | President
All-In's president has more than two decades in the construction industry under his belt, of which 16 years were spent in a high level role for a Fortune 500 construction company. He has worked since 2008 as an entrepreneur, growing All-In Construction's name and presence in the Central Florida community. You can read his story HERE.
Kenny consistently demonstrates excellent operational and strategic business management skills and strives to lead his team and grow his company with a strong sense of moral integrity and commitment to quality work and true customer service. He is highly competitive, dedicated, and goal-oriented and will work tirelessly to make sure the work associated with his name is nothing short of superior.
Nate Lyon | Vice President
Nate joined the All-In team in 2009 and was very instrumental in building the company to where it is today. With over a dozen years' experience in the construction industry, including time spent with a Fortune 500 national builder, he has handled nearly every aspect of the construction process.
Nate knows exactly what it takes to make sure his customers are well taken care of and satisfied along every step of the way. He oversees each project from start to finish with impeccable leadership, communication, and organizational skills. These days, he specializes in handling All-In's 203K projects and operations, as well as our specialty construction projects for accessible home modifications, on top of his role as Vice President. Nate holds a Certified Aging-in-place Specialist (CAPS) designation, certified by the National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI).
In his off time, Nate spends his off time with his wife, Lindsey and children, Ruby and Jett. He also enjoys being outdoors, playing soccer, and cheering on the Orlando MLS team.
Brad Prince | Director of Construction
Brad joined the All-In team in 2016 with well over a decade's experience in both residential and commercial construction. He is committed to making sure his customers have the best experience and ensures that all work with his name on it is of top-notch quality.
In his off time, Brad spends time with his wife and two daughters and is an active outdoors man.
Brad holds a Certified Military Housing Specialist (CMHS) designation, certified by Boots Across America.
Mike Van Der Werken | Senior Project Manager
Mike joined the All-In team in 2018, bringing 25 years of experience in residential and commercial construction. He takes pride in providing excellent customer service and high quality results.
In his spare time, Mike enjoys golfing and spending quality time with his wife and two children.
Floyd Amador | Project Manager
Floyd joined the team in early 2021, bringing with him 25 years of experience in residential and commercial construction.
He enjoys the customized aspect of renovations and working as an instrument in assisting the trades to deliver the final product to a happy customer.
Floyd has been married to the love of his life for 23 years. "My wife, Cindy, and I have loved raising our seven children together over the years, as well as recently becoming grandparents.", says Floyd
In his spare time, he enjoys studying and teaching the Bible, playing sports with his kids, and keeping up with his own home projects.
Logan Curry | Project Manager
Logan joined the All-In Team in 2021. Logan has a Finance degree from UCF coupled with years of experience working in the residential construction industry during his High School and College Years. Logan also spent part of his career coordinating commercial site development. Logan's hands-on field experience and his knowledge of finance give him a comprehensive outlook on the projects he manages.
Logan thrives on diligent hard work and the accomplishment of being part of a great completed project. In his free time, he enjoys exercising, cooking, and hanging out with his dog Maui.
Daniel Swingle | Project Manager
All About Daniel…Coming Soon!
Penny Setser | Accountant and Administrator
Penny joined the All-In team in 2015 to tackle all of the bookkeeping and accounting functions. She has extensive experience in both accounting and administrative functions for a variety of industries and is eager to bring her talents to the construction world. Penny's work ethic and get-it-right attitude let the All-In customers and partners know that she is there to help.
Penny spends her spare time with her husband, Larry, and their dog, Gus. She escapes to the beach as often as she can and cheers on the Georgia Bulldogs every fall.
Kinsey Lallathin | Marketing & Business Development
Kinsey joined the All-In team in 2018 to help give a more detailed focus to the company's marketing strategy, community involvement initiatives, partnership, and relationship development. When joining the team, she brought with her over 15 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and digital advertising.
She enjoys showcasing the All-In brand and highlighting All-In services to everyone she meets. Kinsey is an Alumni of UCF and enjoys being an active citizen of the Central Florida community. In her free time, you will find her at the gym, enjoying local businesses and events, or volunteering for some of her favorite non-profits.
Isha Schultz | Project Coordinator
Isha joined the All-In team in 2019 to act as a liaison between our clients and Project Managers during the selection process of the renovation. Although new to the construction industry, Isha's years of administrative and organizational experience, combined with her friendly demeanor and attention to detail, make her an asset to the team and our clients.
In her spare time, you will find Isha enjoying the outdoors and unique dining experiences.
GIGI McCumbee | Administrative Assistant
GiGi joined All-In Construction in January 2021 to act as the welcoming face at the front desk, direct calls and requests for estimates, and provide support to the administrative office. She brings valuable professionalism to the team, developed from many years in management of physician offices. In her role with All-In, she takes pride in providing positivity and exceptional customer service.
Outside of the office GiGi enjoys reading, trying new recipes, and spending time with her family. You will often find her laughing and playing with her 2 grandchildren, while visiting with her daughter and son-in-law.