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Mon 7/25-Tue 7/26, days 40-41
We were supposed to leave for GP Monday morning at 6 am, but the prime minister resigned Sunday and now the Maoist Party is calling for a general strike. Nepal's civil war ended about a decade ago and one of the compromises made was that there would be a lot of compromises. So the prime minister resigns and a different Communist party calls for a strike, so we get an extra day to get ready for our trip. We were just going 30 kilometers (about 20 miles) north. But hanging out at home for another day was a little anti-climactic. We helped with a cleaning blitz and the chores got done in half the time. And as fun as doing chores are, they are not as fun as starting your adventure. We kept checking the news to see if the strike turned violent or would be extended until tomorrow. A few taxis broke the strike and were stopped and their taxis were burned. They take strikes very seriously here. For the most part, it's just a day off for everyone. Very few businesses are open and no one is on the roads, including us. The strike ended that night and we headed to bed early, 5:30 am always comes faster than you think.
Lizzy had a pair of hiking boots that fit perfectly, and a pair of thick hiking socks, and they loaned us: a headlamp, sunscreen, 2 neckwraps, and I'm sure other things I can't think of now. Pretty much we were the most unprepared hikers in the world. Or at least that's how it felt to me. Nate said we couldn't possibly even know that. I'm not so sure.
Yogya picked us up nice and early with a gassed up SUV and a sense of adventure. This vehicle was much higher than any of the taxis or vehicles we'd been in so far. Traffic was very light at 6 am and we made good time heading out of town. I was very puzzled at how it would take us 5-6 hours to go 30 kilometers. That's very, very, very slow. But as we climbed the hills and jerked over huge holes and up muddied streets, it began to make sense.
The green, vibrant green always gets me. I was in something out of a movie or National Geographic. The terraced rice patties going up and down and up and down. Everything covered in water and everyone still out and about. Numerous times we'd have to stop to check out the integrity of the road. Someone ahead of us would wave us on, but Yogya often would get out and check for himself, of which we were thankful. We had a long time to get to know each other. A story time of sorts. How did you meet? Where are you from? How long have you been married? Why are you traveling around the world?
Which part of Nepal are you from? How did you get to Kathmandu? How long have you been here? Why do you go to these remote villages? And on and on and on.
We were really thankful that Yogya was our guide. He's one of the founders of Five14 and we just felt safe. He had a few other treks he could have gone on, but he led us to GP and we felt so lucky.
Time and time again I said, "I can't believe we're doing this. It's a dream come true."
We stopped for tea and chatted with some French kids who had been in Nepal a few months doing a service project with a school. There was some type of village meeting going on that was very interesting. I didn't realize this would only be one of many, many, cups of tea I'd be offered in the next few days.
The hills were so green. I'd look again and again and just be amazed at the color. Rice patties and waterfalls and terrible roads.
I have no idea how the vehicle kept going through some of the ruts in the road. We didn't slide off of the side of cliff. Up and up, more mud and trees and things in the road. Going 25 mph feels like the Indy-500, twists and turns and more mud and giant buses on small roads. Every curve we honked the horn. The local buses were facinating to me. People sitting on top, in the rain, on colorful buses traveling quickly on narrow, muddy roads. I always wondered if you pay less to sit on top of the bus.
We entered the Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park and the roads improved. For a little while. There is limited building and development in the park, but the villagers reach critical mass in some spots. Unfortunately, the earthquake damaged and destroyed a ton of houses, schools, and businesses. The area is in a state of rebuilding. From the vehicle it was tough to see the human determination and incredible effort that we would once we had our packs on our back. Random piles of red, red bricks, poised for some construction. Five14 actually met with the GP villagers last year after the earthquake and helped facilitate a discussion as to whether or not to rebuild the village in its original location. The villagers decided that if Five14 was willing to partner with them that they would like to try and rebuild in their traditional area. Over the past year nearly 20 structures have been rebuilt.
After about 4-5 hours of winding, we stopped for lunch and as it turns out, jammed rocks under the wheels (so it wouldn't roll off the hill), and pick up our packs and left the car. We left the car. The car was behind us. Now we had 5-6 hours of hiking. That had to be a joke. How was I going to walk for 5 hours? We hiked 15 minutes to get to a spot where Yogya knew a guy that would make us lunch. He doesn't normally have lunch ready in his restaurant, but Yogya called and he made the dal bhat much less spicy for foreigners. Yogya also encouraged us to eat the traditional Nepali way: with our hands. Now I eat sandwiches, pizza, fried chicken, and snack food all with my hands. I don't know why it seemed so strange to use my hands to mixed the rice and lentils and then stuff them into my mouth. But it did. Nate tried it first and looked like a natural to me. Yogya explained the "trick" is to use your thumb to push the food into your mouth. Sounds easy. I tried it and it was fine, but it really looked like a young child had eaten at my spot on the table. I feel good about the attempt, but I think I'll hold off on renouncing cutlery.
We were served more tea and we were full and it was time to hit the road. With the SUV left behind, the restaurant owner/chef actually led us out through terraced rice patties. They were walking so fast, or maybe I was walking so slow. Regardless, I began a narrative: unprepared hikers do 5 hour hike in record 7 hours. We had what we thought was plenty of water, but it was hard walking up river beds, or going over old landslides, or balancing on stones to get to the next stone so you don't get your feet soaked. We ran out of water about halfway through and there was no where to buy water. We had a water filter called the Sawyer Mini and asked a local for some water. It was strange filtering someone else's water. Almost rude. I know I wasn't saying, "Your water makes me sick!" But the process of filtering and filling and refilling was a bit strange. But even Yogya didn't drink the unfiltered water. There seems to be a belief that getting diahrrea once a month is health. I wasn't wanting to find out. We were told that locals understood, westerners had to be careful or get sick. It was still a bit strange.
There were times when I really didn't think we would be able to hike for five more hours, or four more, or three. I wasn't sure how fast we were going, because it really felt slow, so I never really knew how much closer we were getting. If the estimate is 5-6 hours and we're going slowly, 2 hours in would mean there were still 5 hours until we got to GP. At one point I asked Yogya was there a stopping point in case we couldn't make it. He was vague. That was not particularly reassuring, but he didn't seem worried.
We passed a group of men, huddled around a huge tarp with a whole bunch of cut up wild buffalo. Giant bones off to the side (probably the jaw bone) and huge hunks of meat everywhere and skin still on it. I couldn't look at it and the smell of blood was so strong that I had to walk very quick ahead of the guys to get away from it. Each guy was taking some of the buff (as they call it), all I knew is that I did not want to watch.
On the way up we stopped and talked to people on their way down. Well, Yogya talked and I tried to catch my breath. One group was taking a woman down to amputate her leg. I think she was still walking at this point. She had an infection or something. A few hours later they passed us on the way up, carrying the woman back home after surgery. Nate and I didn't realize this until later in the day that it was the same woman, who must have been in incredible pain. Yogya said he even stopped and talked to them and we were standing right there, but so exhausted or in the zone or out of it that we didn't even realize it was the same group. That's how hard it was. In my head I was vowing to do training next time (yes, we're going back).
Nate and I were drenched in sweat, Yogya was barely perspiring. It was an easy walk for him and an intense hike for us. It was basically hiking up old rocky, river beds. More technical than difficult. There were nervewracking points climbing over landslides. They looked pretty old, but I worried that it could start again at any time. We also saw fresh landslides. There was so much water. Waterfalls every few feet. Some that disappeared to the top of the hill, and the hill disappeared into the clouds. Clouds and mist really surrounded everything. Like walking in a haze. When we stopped to catch our breath (mine) the views were just incredible. Yes, I wanted to see really tall mountains, but here was a different kind of majesty.
We kepted hiking and I hoped it would get easier; it didn't. I was incredulous with myself that I packed jeans. The more weight in my bag, meant more on my back and my human power was resposible for carrying that up the mountains. Jeans would just be wet and clunky and uncomfortable. I remember thinking I should bring them in case it gets cold. Now it was just dead weight and my legs were tired.
I was afraid to ask how much longer the hike was because I was afraid that he would say we were still really far away. Finally after 4 hours, Yogya said we were 9/10ths there. Really?! Yes, really. It was such a good feeling. The hike got a little bit easier. I was pretty proud that we had done it. Or almost done it.
We reached the village gate about 5 hours after we had started hiking. We climbed the hill and sat our bags down and some kids followed us up the hill. Normally when you arrive at a place, you get a little space. Especially after 10 hours of traveling, I was ready for some down time. But in the village, that isn't the first thing you do. You catch up with your friends over tea. So that's what we did: listened to Yogya talk with the village leaders in their local language, which is different than Nepali; we watched children chase each other, shove each other, and climb rocks and show off. We were seated outside of the village general store, under an awning that had a cordless phone, plugged into the power grid. It's a really neat network of phones between villages and it harkens back to the switchboards of old. A guy sits there with a notepad and paper and takes phone calls every few minutes and then relays the information to whomever needs it. It is the hub of the village and I felt very important sitting there and a little bit in the way. But it was a feast for the senses sitting there.
We dropped our bags off in our room, which was very simple, with a sleeping mat and blankets on the floor and plywood walls and a door. The actual structure of the building has sturdy re-bar walls, filled in with concrete and a slanted tin roof. Everything felt wet. It was slightly damp, but all the same I just wanted to be dry. We hadn't been dry since being in Nepal during rainy season. If I were to live here, I think that would be one of the most difficult parts. But yes, I could see us living in Nepal.
We continued our rounds to meet different villagers. We headed into one homestay and we were served more tea and roasted corn on the cob. But it isn't sweet corn and there wasn't any butter or salt or pepper, so it was very different than we were used to. It tasted like unsalted popcorn and though it wasn't my favorite, I kind of liked it. The Nepalis pop off the kernals with their hands and eat them sort of like M&Ms. This was a sort of pre-dinner snack. We met with the village elder and a few others and Nate and I just listened and enjoyed the moment.
We headed back to our room to get freshened up and chill out before dinner. We were hungry. We wandered around a bit without Yogya and found him in the kitchen of the couple who was cooking our dinner. It smelled amazing. It was also difficult to get comfortable sitting on my little stool. I grabbed the ukelele and played a few songs with Nate. The man of the house, Valoo (which means bear), was cutting up some meat. Where did it come from? Yes, it was the wild buff we had seen on the bloody tarp earlier in the day. That was going to be part of our very special dinner including dal bhat of course. We were served some spicy fried soy beans. They made them less spicy for us, but still spicy. Then a bowl of the best parts of the buff. Not exactly sure what that means, but it's heart, liver, cartilage, stomach, best not to ask questions. We did our best to eat what was put before us. Some of the pieces were so chewy that you just had to swallow it. I drew a line at the bone, but most of the chewy stuff was cartilege and didn't taste bad, but did give your jaw a real work out. But the flavor was amazing. I can still taste it. We will need to find Nepali restaurants in Orlando. But up in the villages, the flavors are just unique. Replication will be impossible, so I guess we will have to go back and do an extended trek up to see the red pandas (I'm speaking this into existence, I figure if I say it enough, it will happen). After the buff, there was dal bhat. How was I going to eat any more? This was the fourth dish we'd been served, however in Nepal, you get a refill on your plate before it's even considered a serving. So you're eating buff and someone comes around and puts more buff in your dish. The same was true of the corn, and the soybeans, and the dal bhat. We were so full. So, so full.
That night as we reflected on the day, I was struck by how hard it was. Nate was telling the story of the day into the microphone and every 30 seconds I would interject how difficult the hike was. Though it was damp, I was exhausted. I remember the first night of our bike trip, leaving the rain fly off our tent, with no rain in the forecast and of course it rained. We poured a few gallons out of the tent that night 7 years ago, but had just biked all day and didn't care about being sweaty, smelly, and damp. Tonight was nearly the same and yet so different.
Nate's conclusion, "You don't know what you're capable of until you're pushed to your limits."


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We are pleased to announce that two patriotic supporters, Gerry and Rex Leonard, will embark on an adventure to explore our great American outdoors by hiking the Appalachian Trail. The hike will serve to raise funds and awareness for Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing and to provide our Nation's disabled veterans with more outdoor opportunities to heal, recover and recuperate from the scars of war. During the hike, Team Leonard will be sharing their experiences along the trail here on our blog and on social media. We'll be sharing much more in the coming weeks and months! You can follow along here: http://projecthealingwaters.org/category/hike-to-heal-veterans/
Let's show our support and wish Team Leonard our best as they take on this courageous feat in support of the many disabled veterans whose lives will be changed as a result of their sacrifice.
As they so eloquently stated, "Our disabled veterans selflessly served our nation; they left a part of themselves on a faraway battlefield to defend our way of life and protect our freedom. Though they never asked or expected anything in return, we owe them a debt of gratitude which we can never fully repay."
You can support Gerry and Rex on their journey by making a donation below.
They will be traveling North – South on the trail and will embark from Maine's Mount Katahdin on June 16, 2019 on a 2,200 mile journey to Spring Mountain, Georgia. The Appalachian Trail is described as the longest hiking-only trail in the world. It is maintained by 31 trail clubs and multiple partnerships and managed by the National Park Service, United States Forest Service, and the nonprofit Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Most of the trail is in forest or wild lands, although some portions traverse towns, roads and farms. The adventure of Team Leonard will take them through through 14 states over the coming months. As they said, "for us, the AT represents the frontier early Americans like Boone, Crockett, Lewis, and Clark explored and settled, and one of the characteristics that defines American exceptionalism: rugged individualism. Its inspiring to have an opportunity to retrace the steps of our nation's early explorers, settlers, and frontiersmen."
"We hope to raise as much money as possible to enable PHWFF to continue serving disabled veterans across the country and to increase the number of fishing and outdoor experiences they can provide. We want our disabled veterans to have as many outlets as possible that will allow them to overcome personal hardships and to find peace of mind. We are firm believers (and scientific evidence seems to support) that recreating outdoors in our natural environment heals the mind and the body. "
About Team Leonard
- Gerry recently retired from the Marine Corps after nearly thirty years of service. Raised in
North Kingstown, RI, Gerry joined the Marine Corps shortly after graduating from Hartwick
College in Oneonta, NY. During his time in the Marine Corps, he served as an infantry,
reconnaissance, operations, and plans officer during combat, security, and humanitarian
operations in Kuwait, Somalia, Bangladesh, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kenya, and Ghana. His
personal decorations include the Legion of Merit (2x), Bronze Star (2x), Meritorious Service
Medal (2x) and the Combat Action Ribbon (2x). Gerry commanded Marines at every level
and served in a combat at every rank. He retired as a Colonel of Marines on 1 June. After
hiking the Appalachian Trail, he intends to find a job where he can make a difference and
inspire others.
- Rex recently graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in public health. As a
military brat, Rex calls no place home, but he has fond memories of fishing in Narragansett
Bay (RI) and the tidal waters and estuaries of South Carolina. Besides hiking, fishing, and
hunting, Rex swam, ran track, and played lacrosse competitively. He worked part-time as a
lifeguard, bellman, and bouncer through high school and college. During college, Rex
volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and raised funds for the Fisher House in Charleston,
SC. He attributes his sense of service and patriotism to his parents and growing up around
other military families. His most significant accomplishment is graduating from college!!
"We would like to thank the great people at PHWFF for partnering with us to raise funds and awareness for disabled veterans. Second, we would like to thank our serviceman, servicewomen and veterans for their sacrifice in defense of our great country and the values it represents. Last, we would like to thank our family for their support, and Mary, mother of Rex and wife of Gerry, for her love, patience, and willingness to support this crazy idea!! " – Team Leonard


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The jewelry industry has seen a veritable flood of new technologies in recent years-from CAD/CAM and laser welders to new alloys and Precious Metal Clay (PMC). And after a tentative start, jewelry designers have begun to embrace them.
The result has been designs both simple and sophisticated, clumsy attempts and elegant results. Critics have derided the new technologies for producing jewelry that's sterile or amateur, while proponents argue that various technologies will forever change the way we make jewelry.
|Corrugated sterling bracelet by Cynthia Eid
As in so many things, the truth lies somewhere in between. It is perhaps unsurprising that the first forays into using new technologies produced mostly simple designs, as artists concentrated on mastering the new techniques involved. But as the level of technological expertise has increased, the designs have become more sophisticated-and artists have begun expanding the boundaries of jewelry design.
Technology is providing today's jewelry designers with the tools to create pieces once possible only in their imaginations.
Seeing Design in a New Light
For some artists, the addition of a new technology opens their eyes and brings a new design direction to light. Chicago-based jewelry designer Paul Klecka credits CAD/CAM as the inspiration for his newest line, a lattice of diamonds that seem to hang in air (see photo on previous page). Built upon his trademarked de-signs, the "Floater" and "Sequence Floater" series of diamond jewelry, Klecka's new idea came to him as he was experimenting with those earlier designs in the Matrix program by Gemvision. "I saw that if I put a little prong between each gemstone at a tangent point, it locked them together, visually and physically," says Klecka. "I realized I could create a surface of gemstones, where the visual effect is one that emphasizes the gemstones and de-emphasizes the metal that supports them."
Klecka has patented the design, as well as two others that derive from the original approach. "I don't think I ever would have come up with the idea [without CAD/CAM]," he remarks. "The interesting thing for me is that with this particular concept of lattice set, it could be done by hand, but it would take forever, and it would be a real pain to do. The scale is so minute, and the tolerances so perfect, achieving that by a hand process would be extremely difficult."
The very possibilities new technologies offer can be a source of design inspiration, says Cynthia Eid of Lexington , Massachusetts . "Exploring the possibilities of a new tool often leads to new design ideas that would not have occurred to me otherwise," she notes. "Sometimes a design or idea will lead me to learn and explore a new technique in order to accomplish that vision. And conversely, there are other times when playing with a new tool leads me into new design areas."
Eid's work has drawn heavily on the forms made possible by the hydraulic press and deep draw tooling. "My work has evolved a lot through becoming familiar with the hydraulic press and being involved with the development of new tools to be used with it, such as synclastic and anticlastic bracelet tools, and the micro-fold brake, [a tool used for folding metal]," she says. "Deep draw tooling makes possible seamless cylinders that can be used for rings, bangle bracelets, lockets, and container pendants, as well as stamp boxes, goblets, bowls, vases, or vessels. Dies can be used in the press to accomplish amazing one-of-a-kind work, as well as [production pieces]."
New technologies can also be applied to old processes to give the artist freedom to experiment. Jewelry artist Brenda Nesheim-Fuller of Mason City , Iowa , has found that the unique qualities of the laser welder have made her favorite approach to design more practical. "The technology allows me to change my mind on a design," she says. "I tend to design by the seat of my pants. I don't draw my concepts very well, so I usually work with an idea and see where it takes me."
This approach allows her to experiment and gives her creative freedom, but it can cause construction problems. "Some-times I find I have gotten ahead of myself, and need to solder something after I have set a stone or made access to the area difficult," she says. "Several years ago I would have to spend a lot of time 'backing up,' and some projects would be a loss from a practical standpoint. Now I can send my design to a laser welder and the problem is solved quickly and efficiently."
Making the Impossible Possible
New technologies have also allowed jewelry designers to create pieces they might once have shelved as too difficult or even impossible. Jeffrey Everett of The Jewelry Design Studio in Fairfield , Iowa , became interested in CAD/CAM because of the increased level of detail he could incorporate into his designs. "The level of detail I'm capable of achieving now simply can't be done by hand," says Everett . "I used to make tie tacks with fancy lettering and I was really incapable of creating the letters in high enough detail with saw blade and file. Now I'm able to produce true 3-D objects with lots of details."
The laser welder and new heat-treatable alloys have made Minneapolis-based designer T Lee's vision a reality. "When I first learned to weave, I started weaving fine silver to learn the technique, then I moved to 14k wire, which was way too springy, then to 18k, which still seemed not to be malleable enough," she says. "I personally don't care for the color of 22k, so I [tried] traditional 24k, which was so malleable and soft that it would stretch and ding up and wouldn't polish. So I was a little frustrated-until I accidentally bumped into a company called PureGold."
The PureGold heat-treatable 24k gold microalloy proved to be the solution for T Lee, and was later joined by heat-treatable platinum alloys in her work. But while the heat-treatable alloys offered both malleability and hardness, they had their own limitations. "I can solder the wires down and age-harden [the alloys after soldering], but the wire stays much healthier and hardens much more successfully if I don't ever completely anneal it with a torch," T Lee explains. That's where the laser welder comes in.
Laser technology was the final bit of the equation that made the whole project come together. "The welder was what really allowed me to do more complicated weave patterns," T Lee says. "I can mix the platinum and 24k heat-treatable alloys and tack down the ends as I go, so that I only need to age-harden once."
For her current designs, soldering isn't even a viable option. "With the real rudimentary [designs] I started with three years ago, I'd solder only once-I'd go in fast with an itty bitty tip on the torch," she explains. "But now I'm doing so many overlays and so many complicated joints, that to go in and out with a torch that much would just totally defeat my materials."
Opening Doors
When metal clay was first introduced in 1994, it was greeted with enthusiasm by some and suspicion by many others-especially classically trained jewelers with hard-won fabrication skills. "Traditional metalsmiths who like to smack the metal with a hammer tend to look down their noses at this material," says Cape Coral, Florida-based glass and PMC artist Barbara Becker Simon. (She presented a talk entitled "PMC: We're Serious About This" at the 2004 conference of the Society of North American Goldsmiths in St. Petersburg , Florida .) "They say it's cheating, that it's 'Mickey Mouse,' that it's not metal. They're not really seeing the fact that in the end it's metal, and the end [goal] is to make a piece of jewelry or metalwork. It's not necessarily important how you get there-the important thing is to make an interesting piece."
Although some traditional jewelers have added PMC to their repertoire, many of the material's most enthusiastic supporters have come from backgrounds in other mediums. "PMC is so user-friendly: you don't have to have two years of graduate school and three years of training," says Simon. "People with various backgrounds-jewelry or clay or no [craft] backgrounds at all-will discover this material and find an application that will be useful for them."
With their artistic sensibilities honed by other fields, these artists often bring a fresh perspective to design. "They're not constrained by the traditional jewelry boundaries of either technique or design," says Simon.
Metal clay also lends itself to experimentation. "It's only 10 years old," she points out. "It's so new that it's okay to wonder, What happens if I brush it onto titanium, and then fire it? or What happens if I mix crushed glass with it and then fire it? That kind of experimentation leads to some pretty interesting things."
Expanding Horizons
Jewelry artist Sue Dorman, an art instructor at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles , began using CAD/CAM when she teamed up with a mechanical engineering professor to apply for a grant from the National Science Foundation. After receiving the grant, the pair taught a combined class of art and engineering students. "I found the combination of engineering students and art students was really good for both," she says. "The engineering students had trouble thinking outside the box, while the art students want finished product immediately and didn't have patience to go through tedious and methodical steps to get there. So both of them had a lot to learn from each other."
As new technologies open up design possibilities to bench veterans and draw new talent into the arena, the boundaries of jewelry design are likely to be expanded further. But, as Klecka points out, it isn't the technologies that will create those new designs-it's the people who use them.
"If you can't imagine the design and you're simply a draftsman drawing things, you're going to get very static looking things," he says. "What sold me on [CAD/CAM] is that it reflects exactly the way I think about designing. If I'm going to create a ring, I have to imagine it completed in my mind-I see it in my mind, I can rotate it, see the stones, the whole thing. Then it's just a matter of expressing that and getting it out from the conceptual to the physical realm. Whether I do it with a pencil or a mouse doesn't matter."
As even those skilled in the new technologies point out, technology is just a tool; it can't replace a talented designer with vision. However, it can-and is-expanding the limits of what's possible for that talent to create.


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This was a very simple dish to prepare, partly because it was made with leftover ingredients.
It consists of:
Cooked Fiore Tri-Colored Pasta
Grilled Chicken Breast (I cut up a leftover grilled chicken breast, that was marinated in pesto, into bite size pieces)
Pesto (I made pesto a few weeks ago and froze some in 3 small containers-I used one for this dish)
Fresh Chopped Parsley
Jarred Red Roasted Peppers
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Grated Parmigiano Cheese
I mixed all of the above ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerated it overnight to marinate. I told you it was easy!
I tossed it all together with e.v. olive oil and sprinkled the top with some grated parmigiano cheese. It sounds simple, because it is- but let me tell you the flavor was fantastic. I was suprised at how good it tasted. I think the croutons did it!!!!
Today I was thinking about marinades. As I mentioned above, I had originally marinated the chicken breasts in pesto before grilling them. There are so many different marinades that work well with chicken, but somehow I always tend to gravitate towards pestos or olive oil and vinegar based ones. I once used a bottled ginger and garlic dressing and it was the most tender piece of chicken I ever made, and I can' t figure out why.
3 Questions I would really like answered: Do you marinate your chicken before cooking? Do you think it makes the chicken more tender? What is your favorite marinade?


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A 60-day enforcement operation spearheaded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Central American law enforcement, led to an arrest of more than 200 alleged transnational criminal street gang members and associates. Such arrests occurred in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.
From May 20 to July 29, HSI's National Gang Unit, HSI's Office of International Affairs, HSI Honduras, HSI El Salvador and HSI Guatemala executed Operation CAGE (Central America Gang Enforcement), a high impact enforcement operation to aggressively combat transnational gangs in Central America. HSI special agents and law enforcement officers from the various countries executed 221 arrests (207 gang members and 14 smuggled aliens) and seized four weapons and six vehicles.
Transnational criminal street gangs have significant numbers of foreign-national members and are frequently involved in human smuggling and trafficking; narcotics smuggling and distribution; identity theft and benefit fraud; money laundering and bulk cash smuggling; weapons smuggling and arms trafficking; cybercrimes; export violations; and other crimes with a nexus to the border.
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We are conscious that the correct management of this resource is fundamental in order to satisfy all the needs in a sustainable way. To do that, we are active in all phases of integral water management.
Planning and preparation of applied design for all types of hydraulic infrastructure.
Solutions and Services
Technical services for the construction of water infrastructure.
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Management and operation of dams and reservoirs.
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We participate in all manner of consultancy work relating to dam security and operation:


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Is the key to losing weight tossing your diet to the side? It just may be—at least for a small break, that is, as a new study in the International Journal of Obesity suggests.
In the study, 51 obese men were split into two weight loss groups: One took on 16 weeks of continuous dieting, eating 33 percent fewer calories than would be necessary to maintain their weight. The second took "diet breaks." They stuck to that same diet for two weeks, then "broke" the diet for two weeks, during which they ate the number of calories necessary to maintain their weight. They kept up this pattern so they had 16 total weeks of dieting, too.
Six months after their dieting expert ended, those the diet cyclers ended up about 18 pounds lighter than those who dieted straight through.
So how did this work? When you're losing weight, your body goes through a process called adaptive thermogenesis, says obesity expert Spencer Nadolsky, D.O., author of The Fat Loss Prescription.
"Your metabolism (resting metabolic rate) is expected to lower because fat and muscle burn calories at rest. Your resting metabolism is based off your weight. So when you lose weight, it should decrease," Dr. Nadolsky explains.
Simply put, this means your metabolism slows down even more than expected to compensate the fact you're giving it less energy, making it harder to lose weight.
This metabolic process, called adaptative thermogenesis, is reduced when diet breaks happen. It may be due to leptin levels, the hormone responsible for inhibiting hunger and telling your body you're full.
"If you lower your caloric intake, leptin goes down. When you lose weight, leptin levels go down. So if you periodically stop dieting and increase your calories, leptin goes up without regaining weight," says Dr. Nadolsky.
And by reducing the adaptative thermogenesis process, it can keep your metabolism revving, and help you lose more weight.
Still, there are a couple of caveats with the study you should know. First, the study didn't measure physical activity, so it's possible that the men who broke their diet were more active, which, of course, could lead to greater calorie burn. (Want a workout plan that'll burn off your fat and build lead muscle? Try The 21-Day Metashred from Men's Health.)
Secondly, participants were provided their meals, which were carefully selected to make sure they hit the calorie requirements. That's not how it works in the real world, where you're left to fend for yourself and make food choices every time you eat.
So it's possible that when you take a "break" from your diet, you may end up eating more than your maintenance calorie amount.
But that also may help explain why the diet break can be a good choice for sustainable weight loss, says Dr. Nadolsky.
"It is possible that the diet breaks would allow for more adherence during the restriction periods, thus allowing more weight loss in the end," he says. (These 12 easy food swaps can help you lose weight.)
Should You Use Diet Breaks to Help You Lose Weight?
While this study was done on obese guys, it's possible that men who aren't obese but are looking to lose a few pounds can still benefit from this approach.
"You see similar approaches with guys going into physique competitions. They call it calorie cycling. As long as the energy deficit is there, it should work," says Dr. Nadolsky.
First, determine how many calories you want to cut for your "dieting phase." A good rule of thumb is 33 percent—the same amount used in the study, he says. So calculate how many calories a day you normally eat when you're maintaining weight, and subtract 33 percent from that.
Follow this for two weeks at time. Then, during your "diet break," eat your normal amount of calories. Your "diet break" should last two weeks, after which you'd repeat the cycle.
Just a couple reminders for your "break:" It shouldn't be a free-for-all "cheat" period. Remember, if you want to model your plan after the study, you should be eating at your maintenance during your "break" days. It's not giving you free rein to eat everything in sight.
"Don't to think of it as a 'refeed' or total diet break. You'll be at a lower calorie maintenance level after each weight loss cycle, so you shouldn't eat as much as you were before the weight loss," says Dr. Nadolsky. "It will just be a break from the hard cutting, but not overall."
So even when you're "breaking," you still should be making healthy choices, like lots of lean protein, whole grains, and vegetables, while cutting back on processed foods. But it's not that you can't have a little fun—just plan accordingly. (This vanilla muscle ice cream will hit your sweet tooth and feed your muscles.)
"You can have treats during that break phase as long as it doesn't go much over your new calculated maintenance level," says Dr. Nadolsky.
Emily Shiffer is a former digital web producer for Men's Health and Prevention, and is currently a freelancer writer specializing in health, weight loss, and fitness. She is currently based in Pennsylvania and loves all things antiques, cilantro, and American history.


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Meeting of "Baltinfect" project Advisory Board, Steering Committee and Project management team with participation of five international experts took place in Riga Stradinš University on 4-5 September 2014. The following five international experts joined the meeting: Maria Sὄderlund-Venermo (Finland), Dari di Luca (Italy), Thomas Schulz (Germany), Jonas Blomberg (Sweden), Frank Graage (Germany).
During the meeting the main results were evaluated and the report submitted by the Advisory Board was discussed. Discussions were held on the progress of the project, attained results and achievement of project objectives within the first year.
In general 14 deliverables have been submitted to the European Commission after the first year of project implementation. Among the key deliverables of the project were recruitment of incoming experienced researchers, equipment upgrade, exchange of two-way secondments between RSU and partnering institutions etc. Strategic Intellectual Property Development Plan and Research Management Handbook for RSU, contributed and edited by Frank Graage, Katja Wolter, Uldis Berķis, Zita Martuļeva and Aija Abens, were presented during the meeting.
After the meeting invited international guests had an opportunity to visit the Pauls Stradiņš Museum for History of Medicine.


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List of releases:
- March 2, 2015 (Revision 128987)
- January 9, 2015 (Revision 126514)
- November 17, 2014 (Revision 124779)
- October 15, 2014 (Revision 123419)
See also the SentiVeillance 7.0 SDK release notes for the newer versions.
March 2, 2015
Product revision: 128987
- Fixed memory problems in BiometricEngine and BiometricClient.
January 9, 2015
Product revision: 126514
- Fixed minor bugs in NCore, NBiometrics and Surveillance libraries.
- Fixed minor bugs in samples and tutorials.
November 17, 2014
Product revision: 124779
- Fixed minor bugs in NCore, NBiometrics and Surveillance libraries.
- Fixed minor bugs in samples and tutorials.
- Added Java wrapper and Java tutorials.
- Added methods for updating dongles, parsing licenses to NLicensing library.
- Updated Prosillica camera module to the newest manufacturer SDK.
October 15, 2014
Product revision: 123419
The first release of VeriLook Surveillance 3.0 SDK.
- Added support for pedestrian tracking and detection: tracks moving objects, calculates pedestrian confidence (if object is a pedestrian). Pedestrians can be distinguished from other moving objects.
Added support for two types of zones:
- Tripwire: fires ZoneCrossForward or ZoneCrossBackward event when subject crosses line in different directions.
- Patch: fires ZoneEntered/ZoneLeft events when subject enters/leaves zone.
- Added new C++ wrapper.
- Improved basic tracking of moving objects without handling of overlapping/crossing/occlusion events.


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Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) March 28, 2013
Imaginovation, a Raleigh web design company built the PEGLIYL (Play Every Game Like It's Your Last) eCommerce website with the mission to provide online high quality athletic products at affordable prices, with an inspirational and creative design. Upon Imaginovation collaborating with the PEGLIYL business team, both companies bounced ideas off one another during the design process to create a user-friendly UI. The goal of the website was to portray a positive, passionate, motivated, and resilient athletic product line to its target audience. Due to the CEO of PEGLIYL, Jamie Lieberman being a current U.S Futsal National Team Goalkeeper, his custom product line of goalkeeper gloves and other athletic equipment has gained national recognition and brand awareness in the U.S soccer community over the course of 2012. In turn, the new website launch only added to the athletic company's potential success and online presence.
Imaginovation creative Raleigh web design team gathered weeks of research and feedback from various athletes to ensure the overall custom design and eCommerce platform would be appropriate for PEGLIYL's target audience and buyers market. The website not only offers athletes, coaches, and others to purchase from over 30 custom made products and equipment, but has a membership program for buyers to receive 10% off every product upon paying a very low one-time fee. In addition, the website allows goalkeepers and athletic programs to apply for free as a PEGLIYL sponsor, which provides them with the opportunity to gain national online presence.
PEGLIYL selected Imaginovation because of their expertise in eCommerce development and design, great referrals for customer service, and had a unique and creative ability to share PEGLIYL's vision for online success. Imaginovation had a streamlined process for design, development, and execution. The launch of the website has been as successful in sales as expected, and shows nothing but great potential to become one of the leading athletic eCommerce sites in the near future.
Imaginovation implements custom software, web design, and Internet marketing solutions to companies who need a boost towards their online presence and online capabilities. Click here --> Imaginovation - Raleigh web design company to learn more about web design and eCommerce development, SEO, and custom software development.
Visit http://www.pegliyl.com to read and engage in their valuable content targeting software developers and architects


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Welcome to February, the shortest month of the year with just 28 days. Well… sometimes 29. You know…. every four years there's a leap year – except for every even numbered century year, when the leap year is omitted – in accordance with a 13th century Papal order! In order to keep the Easter holiday in line with the seasons. Easter Sunday has to be the first Sunday after the first new moon of spring. Without this arbitrary determination and need for an accurate calendar, the science of astronomy might never have flourished, Copernicus and Kepler might have ended up as unemployed math teachers, and February……
Talking about unemployed math teachers, here's a link to an older post about the two: It Takes Two to Tango, February being the second month of the year, it's a time for reflection, well not too much, and a time to learn some maths!
George Packard Rides Again (On the bus, of course)
George Packard, roving reporter for Bumbastories Magazine sat on the #20 bus. George was setting out in search of a story. George was covering the Beverly Hills beat. The paparazzi and all the others were working Canon Drive and Rodeo, but George had his sights set on the Beverly Hills Library. And then maybe the park. George figured that while he was out there looking for scoops and news stories, he might as well enjoy himself.
A similar approach, considered George, might be applied to the search for inspiration, epiphanies, and the various affairs of the spirit. "Let them come. No sense chasing after them. When they come, I'll be ready."
Perhaps George was musing too much. Perhaps he had grown weary of the world of politics, and the incessant deluge of Breaking News and Trump coverage. Perhaps George was becoming a bit too whimsical. "Never mind," said George, "I think I'll go to the beach today."
Leonard Cohen Tribute
Leonard Cohen, 1934- 2016, wrote a number of great songs. The power of the lyrics just sweeps and carries you though some of them. So Long, Marianne is one of my favorites. Maybank and I were playing it the other day.
Please sing along
Please see attached playlist. It's a CD I made to accompany my two book set titled, respectively, One Life or The Lives of Chester Knowles and The Phantom Speaks or More in the Lives of Chester Knowles. The ebooks are available for 99 cents on Amazon! The CD is available for free here. Chester's Songs features ten songs performed by the author, that's me. All the songs are mentioned in the books, so it all kind of fits together and makes sense. If you play your cards right and make a solemn vow to review the books on Amazon or Goodreads, the books will be sent to you for free!
Here's an addition to the St. James Infimary Compendium.
And one for the Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out Compendium
Happy February to everyone and hang in there!


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Providing Specifiers and contractors with the complete hydrocarbon refgrigeration support service
The ECOCHILL HELIOS air-cooled chillers are designed for outdoor use only. The units are completely factory assembled, tested and filled with refrigerant and oil. Already standard, the Helios models have an above-average quality and comprehensive features. These include:
The Helios series is available in 2 different versions with regard to the safety equipment:
In the standard version, the compressor compartment is equipped with a gas sensor and, as in the case of the larger series, a self-starting safety extraction system with Atex fan in the event of an accident. The gas sensor works with 2 threshold values (25 and 50% LEL) and activates the Atex fan in case of a gas leak.
In this embodiment, the gas sensor is dispensed with. As compensation must be a permanent suction of the compressor compartment. For this purpose, safety suction is provided with an air flow monitor, which monitors that the compressor compartment is always supplied with a sufficient air exchange. With this variant, the running costs for the maintenance and recalibration of the gas sensor are eliminated. The absence of the otherwise usual gas sensor must be taken into account in the explosion protection document. This option is only available after prior clarification of the project-specific boundary conditions and for devices with a refrigerant charge of less than 2.5 kg.
High-efficiency reciprocating compressor for use with R290 (propane) as refrigerant, with internal motor protection, rigidly mounted with oil sump heater. The compressors are specially designed for hazardous and flammable environments (zone 2, gas group IIB according to ATEX 94/9 / CE definition) and also have the following features:
High coefficient of performance (COP) thanks to the optimization of the flow dynamics of the internal media lines, the use of high performance engines and the use of the latest generation components.
The latest generation of frequency inverters with 2 integrated PID controllers, fault memory and standard fieldbus interfaces (BACnet MS / TP, N2, FLN and Modbus RTU). Each inverter has a multilingual operating panel with integrated real-time clock and a large number of pre-programmed application macros. The standard protection functions include overvoltage and undervoltage control, ground fault monitoring, motor short circuit protection, overcurrent protection, phase failure monitoring, overload protection and motor stall protection. The frequency inverters comply with the standard IEC / EN 61000-3-12 and have the written declaration of conformity of the manufacturer.
Microchannel condensers consist of aluminum profiles and high efficiency aluminum fins. These have been designed to ensure safe and efficient operation, even at high outside air temperatures. Microchannel condenser have a very low internal volume and thus allows a significant reduction in the refrigerant charge. On request, the heat exchangers can be coated with different materials if the site is subject to special environmental conditions.
The fans rotate with low engine speed, direct driven, with integrated thermal protection and a 6-8 poles electric motor, blades with sash profile for low noise operation and contact guards. In addition to various options for controlling the speed of the AC fans, highly efficient EC fans are also available (see offer-specific equipment).
The dry expansion plate heat exchanger is made from AISI 316 stainless steel plates. The patented channeling and manifolds allow a high heat transfer coefficient. The design promotes a uniform distribution of water. The heat exchanger is supplied fully insulated in a vapor-tight manner.
The inner heat exchanger ensures a significantly increased efficiency. The superheat section allows a very stable expansion valve control. In the case of propane, the postcooling section has particularly high supercooling values and the associated increase in efficiency. The integration takes place between the respective suction gas and liquid line of each circuit and causes the liquid refrigerant is subcooled before the electronic expansion valve. In return, the suction gas is overheated before entering the compressor, which leads to a significant reduction of the liquid content in the gas stream.
Depending on the version, the devices have one or more separate refrigerant circuits. Each comes standard with an electronic expansion valve, filter drier, sight glass, high and low pressure side venting safety valves, antifreeze thermostat, high and low pressure side pressure transmitters, Atex type high pressure limiter and Rotalock valves on the compressors.
This complies with EN 60204/1 and the CE directives and is installed in a separate compartment, which is closed with a safety door. The control cabinet is equipped with a main switch, an operating display, remote switch, automatic circuit breakers for each load, transformer for control current and terminal strip. The control cabinet is monitored by a thermostat and, if necessary, ventilated by an integrated fan. If a hydraulic kit is integrated, the circuit for the pump or pumps in the control cabinet is also provided. The control cabinet is located on the inside and secured by another control cabinet door (double door arrangement) and fulfills protection class IP55. Important alarm messages, such as a higher-level collective fault message.
The electronic microprocessor controls and regulates the entire unit. The controller is located inside the control cabinet and has settings for all relevant parameters. The control of the unit is fully automatic depending on the flow, or return temperature of the medium to be cooled and possibly taking into account a frost protection function or a Saugdruckbegrenzung. Furthermore, the controller has a fully automatic capacity control of the compressors, as well as the condenser fans. If one or more compressors are speed-controlled via an inverter, the complete load management takes place via 0-10 V signals from the microprocessor. The display built into the cabinet door allows the display of all relevant operating parameters, including alarm indication. Optionally, the use of a touch screen display is possible. For data transmission, a bus interface with Modbus RTU protocol (RS485 interface) is available as standard. Optionally there is the possibility to connect to the internet via integrated web server.


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The United States has over 1 million residents in rental housing, which is 35% of the total US population. In North Carolina, over 9% of the state's population is in apartment housing. TenantReports.com can help North Carolina landlords with tenant screening to make the application and rental process faster and easier than ever.
North Carolina tenant screening records contain data from as early as 1972, depending on courts searched and the type of offense registered. Rowan, Mecklenburg, and Cabarrus are the only counties with public, state-provided arrest logs. Information obtained through screening cannot be used to alter a current rental agreement, unless the tenant is shown to have breached said agreement.
Important Tenant Screening Regulation In North Carolina
Court Records
Felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic convictions are reported on a database dating back to 1991.
Eviction History
Eviction information can be searched up to seven years prior to the request.
Department of Corrections
The Department of Corrections records felony and select misdemeanor convictions from 1972 onward. Information such as date of birth and social security number may be included with the report.
Driving History
The state of North Carolina allows for consumer reports to be generated for an individual's driving history up to three or seven years prior to the request.


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This article, co authored by Betsy A. Hays and Tori Randolph Terhune, was originally published at CollegeXpress in 2014.
If you took the time to read this, you probably already know why you need a mentor. Mentors are amazingly helpful for building your network, gaining perspective from someone with more experience, and having help for your professional problems. With some strategic networking effort on your part, in your life you will have many valuable mentors.
In order to make the most of these relationships, consider the following tips for being an amazing mentee, and, as a result, maximizing your mentoring experiences:
- Set expectations early. Let your mentor know what you are looking for in your mentoring relationship. By outlining what you want and need, your mentor will have an easier time delivering on your expectations. Be sure to ask your mentor what you can do for them as well (although they might not have an answer for this right away).
- Discuss how to communicate. Ask your mentor for his/her preference, and use it! Some folks like phone calls, some don't. Some love texting, some don't. Honor this and your mentor will be very appreciative! Check on best times of day as well.
- Take and maintain initiative. It will be up to you to keep the relationship afloat, so be the one to schedule meetings and check ins at times and locations convenient for your mentor.
- Be flexible. Don't take it personally if your mentor is late or needs to reschedule. Have a good attitude and go with the flow. However, if this is a consistent thing, consider spending less effort on the relationship and finding someone more dependable. Your time is valuable too!
- Be yourself. Your mentor can help you much better if you present the "real you" to them. Be honest with both your strengths and opportunities for improvement!
- Take it seriously. Be on time, have great manners, and be prepared.
- Weigh advice carefully. While most of the time your mentor will give fabulous advice, always consider it before you act. You are the one responsible for you, and your gut will always tell you what's best.
- Share with your mentor. Let him/her know what happened when you took or didn't take their advice. Also share your successes so they can be proud of you and also tout them to others.
- Be appreciative. Say thank you often—both in person and via notes and perhaps even social media shout-outs.
- Observe. Many wonderful things can be learned by observing people who we admire and respect.
- Say yes! When suggests you try something, such as attending a conference, try to go if at all possible.
- Invite yourself. Offer to attend meetings or events with your mentor. They may not think about something being a good experience for you, so you'll have to initiate the conversation.
- Help your mentor. When you can, share information, resources, or contacts with your mentor to help him or her achieve his or her goals. "Mutual mentoring" can be a wonderful thing!
- Ask why. Learning how to do things is valuable, of course, but often learning why things need to be done is equally or even more important.
- Respect confidences. You will probably get to know some professional secrets via your relationship with your mentor. Keep them!
Also, just like everything else in your life, periodically assess. Is this mentoring relationship working for you? What can you do to make it better? Operating on autopilot is never good for a relationship, and the one you have with your mentor is one that should be actively nurtured and developed.
These are some of the tips from our book Life After College: 10 Steps to Build A Life You Love that you can use to maintain your career momentum and achieve your professional goals. We'd love to hear what you think! Please comment below if you have other tips you think will help young professionals, or if any of these tips have worked for you!


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Inspirational Thursday-Mountain Views
This is the time of the year that we have had it with Texas, you know how folks that
live in the cold climates go South for the Winter?
Well, when you live in North Texas you want to leave the state during the months of
July through September, and going West is very desirable.
It is just plain, hot and dry here and not nearly enough to do even if you do have a
swimming pool. Cabin fever sets in and we all know that is not a good thing.
So, my friends we are leaving for Denver Colorado.
I have done some research about this beautiful state, as well as the mile high city
and I am sharing these facts with you today.
I love the mountains, the fresh mountain air and oh the wonderfully
cool nights which make for the best of rests.
Yes, we are leaving Texas, for a week.
Fun Facts:
Denver is known as the mile high city-It is 1 mile above sea level
Denver is the Capital of Colorado and turns 154 years old this Fall
City lore tells us that the first building in Denver was a Saloon
Colfax Avenue in Denver is the longest continuous street in the U.S.A.
Denver has the largest city park system in the nation with 205 parks
in city limits and 20,000 acres of parkland in nearby mountains
Estes Park (near Denver) is where the Stanley Hotel is located
which provided the inspiration for The Shining, by Stephen King
The World's first rodeo was held in Colorado on July 4th, 1869
Colorado is home to 54 14,000-ft. mountain peaks-more than any
other State in the U.S.
I just feel cooler looking at this beautiful photo-Stay cool my


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" Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find. The Servants went out into the streets and gathered all they found, bad and good alike and the hall was filled with guests."
***Mt 22:9-10***
Within this Society that we all walk our paths through this journey of life, this quote from Scripture can be spun in many different ways. This feast could be of inviting one to a wedding, as in the eyes of God, is the coming together of a man and a woman as one, out of their love of each other, while they walk through this journey in peace and happiness always and celebrating this wedding with a grand feast, for all to come together in peace and happiness as the Newlyweds have done.
The feast is not just for one to sit and stuff their face til they explode, the feast is for us all to recognize and except the word of God, recognize and except the journey of Jesus Christ here with us, so we all can come together as one, not just in peace and happiness, but come together in unity, while showing our love of selves with each other.
Within this Society of many it is very easy for us to become lost along this journey, with all the different directions that we all turn, the life events that cross our paths with real pain and hurt that we try to suppress or bury within ourselves, the obstacles that will bruise us when we fall, then the way for which we pick ourselves up from the fall, This journey to some may seem easy, only that they have never lost faith in themselves, nor have they lost the faith in God or his son Jesus Christ. The feast is not really of a sit down meal which we think of today, the feast is we coming together in the house of the Lord, so we all can come together as one, come together in the peace and happiness that God envisioned when he created us, which will then let us walk our paths of this journey in peace and happiness always.
We are all invited to the feast of the Lord, it doesn't matter of who you are, there is no discrimination in the eyes of the Lord, there is no putting one self above another in the eyes of the Lord, all this for which we have become accustomed to within this Society, really does not exist in the eyes of the Lord, only within our own little eyes, do we see this division and the ugliness around us. This journey through life really does not have any ugly within it, as it only has beauty within it, which is the true beauty of God, Jesus Christ and all that is within ourselves. We can't truly see the beauty within us, only because we have suppressed it deeply within ourselves. The beauty is there. The feast we have all been invited to, all we need to do is, come together as one, come together in unity, share the love of God that is within us, with all that is around us, so we all can walk our paths of this journey through life in the peace and happiness, that is within us all.
" The feast of Jesus Christ our Lord is not about filling our stomachs with food and becoming fat, but filling ourselves with the true love of himself and then becoming better and stronger moving forward"
" With a Society of many there will be misguided information and some that will try to control everything around them"
" The one true freedom of expression is that of, understanding truly of the feast that Jesus Christ has invited us all to, so we all can move forward better and stronger"
" We the people and our little eyes are what sees the ugliness that consumes us today, we perceive many things with these eyes, time to perceive God's true love that is within us all"
" Let's see a feast not just of food we eat, but a feast can also be of, all of us coming together as one, in peace, happiness, love and unity"


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Kids will always be kidsSunday, March 20, 2011
My little girl is enjoying dressing herself of course, that's what kids mostly does. I remember when I was still a little kid, i love to find different kids clothing and would like to try on for myself. It's so nice to see yourself in the mirror with different attire, especially if there is a matching accessories.
My grand mother is a tailor and you could imagine my tears when i learned that i have a new dress made by her. You must say I should be thankful but what makes me cry is that it matches her dress and i could not bare the thought of being teased again by my friends and neighbors.
It would be nice if there is already online stores before that we can find and pick our favorite clothing for girls or even casual clothing for boys because I think that would really be great. Luckily we have many malls today on where we can find beautiful shirts and dress for kids or else my kid will eventually cry if she learns that i'll be making a terno checkered dress for me and her.
A Mother's thoughts is the most precious of all. Join me as I Journey to Life.
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It's Now or Never
US Premiere
Country: Spain
Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English
Original Title: Ahora O Nunca
Running Time: 91min
Production Year: 2015
Category: FILM
Fiancés Álex (Dani Rovira) and Eva (Maria Valverde) met as foreign exchange students in London, England years earlier, and to cap their romantic fairytale they have planned to bring friends and family together for the wedding in the same destination. In classic romantic comedy fashion, their love will be tested in numerous daunting ways before they can exchange their vows of commitment, among them a nightmarish Spanish mother-in-law-to-be, airport strikes, volcanic ash, blackout bachelorette parties and a variety of lost-intranslation double-entendres.
The chemistry of Rovira (the star of Spanish Affair (Ocho apellidos vascos) and the luminous Goya winner María Valverde helped propel It's Now or Never to be this summer's biggest homegrown box office hit in Spain. The result is a frothy, frisky comedy of first-class creative skill, expertly timed and filled with joyous performances, from the leads to the delightful character actors found in even the smallest roles. – Jaie Laplante
Saturday October 24th @ 4:30pm MDC'S TOWER THEATER (THEATER 1) Add to Schedule
Sunday October 25th @ 12:30pm MDC'S TOWER THEATER (THEATER 1) Add to Schedule
Director: María Ripoll
Producer: Francisco Ramos, Mikel Lejarza, Mercedes Gamero
Screenwriter: Jorge Lara & Francisco Roncal
Music: Simon Smith
Editor: Roberto Otero, Sergi Cameron


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Do You Need Marine Insurance For Small Consignment?
Do not leave your insurance decision on the size of the consignment. You should always evaluate the cost of the consignment you are about to send-off. While assessing the cost, keep in mind not just the material value of the goods in the consignment but also how much of your reputation maybe at stake in case of damages. As a business owner you will be knowing the true worth of reputation in business.
if you are looking for a comprehensive marine insurance, do consider Allegiance Associates. They also have a wide range of other commercial insurance that you might need. Visit their site today: https://www.allegiance.com.sg/commercial-insurance/marine-insurance.
Perils to your consignment
Even though your consignment may look small, but it is exposed to same perils as any big consignment that maybe on the ship. During transportation it will be exposed to
� Accidents, fire, explosion
� Pirates
� Natural disasters
� Sinking of ship
These are some of the most common danger to any water freight. World Shipping Council adds to this list of increasing risk of loss of ship.
Can I rely on carrier liability?
It is not a good idea to rely on carrier liability as they have several limitations. It is also exempted from international conventions. If your consignment is value to you then you should not take chances with it. Carrier liability gives nominal insurance coverage. Claiming or settlement of such issues is a tedious and long-standing process.
What will I be covered for?
� Loss of consignment
� Damage
� Theft or pirate attack
� Shipwreck
This is not a comprehensive list. But remember you will not be covered in case of manufacturing and related defects in your goods or products.
Points to consider
Before committing to an Insurance for Marine Singapore , you must assess the following points about your goods
� Value of cargo
� Duration of transit
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MOBILE, Alabama -- Lane Kiffin, the former USC head coach and new Alabama offensive coordinator, said the offense the Crimson Tide ran this spring was "really kind of a half-and-half system," keeping many elements of Alabama's 2013 offense while changing others.
But one thing's the same, he said: "As you guys know extremely well, I think the offense is led by the tailbacks. ... There probably aren't three more talented tailbacks in the NFL on a roster than we're fortunate to be able to work with at Alabama."
Kiffin, speaking at the DEX Imaging 20th annual L'Arche Football Preview on Thursday in Mobile, said he envisions expanded roles for T.J. Yeldon and Kenyan Drake and plenty of carries for Derrick Henry.
"Finishing his true freshman year at 245 pounds, running 4.4, that was really easy to come in and see that it'd be good to give him the ball," Kiffin said of Henry, who ran for 100 yards and a touchdown on eight carries in the Crimson Tide's Sugar Bowl loss to Oklahoma.
Kiffin called Yeldon a "very physical runner" and said he envisions an expanded role for Drake in the passing game.
Running through the rest of the offensive line-up, Kiffin noted that former Vigor star Jalston Fowler is up to 260 pounds and will play fullback full-time, center Ryan Kelly has emerged as a leader on the offensive line, Cameron Robinson was "really impressive" working with the first group at left tackle, Amari Cooper had "a great spring," and DeAndrew White is back at full speed.
On the quarterbacks, Kiffin said both Blake Sims and Cooper Bateman did well in the spring, although noting that Sims "did not perform real well in the spring game." Of course, they were joined on campus this month by Florida State transfer and former St. Paul's star Jacob Coker, seen by many as the favorite to land the starting job.
"I thought it was really nice of Coach Fisher," Kiffin said with a grin toward Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher, who was set to follow him at the podium. "We want to thank you for giving up your backup quarterback to us. Appreciate that. It must be nice to be that loaded."
Kiffin said the task now is taking the lessons of spring and building on them this summer and fall, as his offense prepares for the season.
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According to antivirus company MessageLabs, which contracts with businesses to scan e-mails for malicious attachments, Klez.h overtook SirCam on Sunday and continues to spread.
Combined, the H and I variants of the original Klez worm had already shot past SirCam on the list of most-widespread worms. But Klez.h is proving to be the favorite child.
MessageLabs' servers have been blocking up to 20,000 copies of the worm every working day since late April--the month Klez.h appeared--stopping more than 800,000 copies to date. At the height of SirCam's reign, MessageLabs was grabbing more than 10,000 copies of that worm a day.
"We do have more customers now than when SirCam was out," said Alex Shipp, antivirus technologist at MessageLabs. "But even adjusting for that, we believe Klez is the more widespread."
By the time its run began to slow, SirCam had infected millions of computers worldwide and had caused at least a billion dollars in damages related to cleaning infected systems and to lost productivity.
Klez.h, however, is primarily affecting home users and small businesses, said Shipp. "There appears to be very few corporates infected."
Master of disguise
The remarkable success of Klez.h is largely the result of the different methods it uses to disguise itself and spread.
"There are a lot of people on the Internet without any virus protection whatsoever, and they tend to avoid viruses by recognizing subject lines and content," said Shipp. But that's where the contents of Klez.h's disguise kit come into play.
First of all, Klez.h hides behind one of 120 possible e-mail subject lines. There are 18 different standard subject headings the worm uses, including "let's be friends," "meeting notice," "some questions," and "honey." On top of those, Klez.h uses seven other patterns, such as "a x game" and "a x patch," where x can be one of 16 different words, including "new," "WinXP," and the name of any of six major antivirus companies.
Klez.h also forges the name of the e-mail's sender. The worm searches a host of different file types on the infected PC to come up with e-mail addresses from which to grab aliases. It also sends itself to those addresses, using its own mail program.
And as far as the content part of the e-mail goes, Klez.h also plays tricks with its file name. The malicious program finds any network storage available on the infected PC and copies itself to the remote disk drives using a random file name and a .EXE, .PIF, .COM, .BAT, .SCR or .RAR extension. Occasionally, the file name will include a double extension.
On top of all that, in some circumstances, Klez.h doesn't even need the victim to open it in order to run. Instead, it takes advantage of a 12-month-old vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook--known as the Automatic Execution of Embedded MIME Type bug--to open itself automatically on unpatched versions of Outlook.
And the worm even goes after antivirus software, deleting registry keys, stopping running processes and removing virus-definition files.
A final problem with Klez.h is that--because of the forged senders' names--many people are unaware that their PCs are infected. "Everybody who receives the virus is alerting everybody else, but the person who owns the infected PC remains blissfully unaware because everybody is alerting the wrong person," said Shipp. "In the past someone would eventually tell you if you had a virus, but you cannot count on this happening any more."
Family affair
It's unclear, though, why Klez.h has been so much more successful than its sibling, which uses some of the same techniques Klez.h exploits so well.
Klez.i made its debut on the same day Klez.h was released into the wild. "But we only ever saw two copies of Klez.i," said Shipp. "Meanwhile, Klez.h has gone bananas. Why one has made it and the other (has) not we don't know. It might be that the virus writer seeded the different versions to different e-mail groups, and one was more active, so that virus reached a critical mass."
Recommendations for fighting Klez variants include running updated antivirus software, making sure the proper security patches are installed for Microsoft Outlook, and running a standalone virus checker, such as Symantec's downloadable Klez removal tool.
ZDNet U.K.'s Matt Loney reported from London.


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Contact with another player was the most common way boys and girls sustained concussions in a study of U.S. high school soccer players, according to an article published online by JAMA Pediatrics.
And heading the ball was the most common soccer-specific activity during which about one-third of boys and one-quarter of girls sustained concussions.
Dr. R. Dawn Comstock of the Colorado School of Public Health at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and colleagues analyzed data collected from 2005-2006 through 2013-2014 in a large nationally representative sample of U.S. high schools where the participants were boys and girls soccer players. The authors looked at trends in concussions over time and identified the mechanisms of concussion as well as the soccer-specific activities during which most concussions occurred.
Overall, the authors found in girls' soccer that 627 concussions were sustained during almost 1.4 million athlete exposures (AEs are defined as one high school athlete participating in one school-sanctioned soccer practice or competition) for a rate of 4.5 concussions per 10,000 AEs.
In boys' soccer, there were 442 concussions sustained during almost 1.6 AEs for a rate of 2.78 concussions per 10,000 AEs.
Other findings were:
The authors note soccer has been allowed to become a more physical sport over time with more athlete-athlete contact occurring.
Soccer has increased in popularity in the United States over the past three decades. In 1969-1970, there were 2,217 schools that fielded 49,593 boys' soccer players and no girls' soccer players compared to 2013-2014 when 11,718 schools fielded 417,419 boys' soccer players and 11,354 schools fielded 375,564 girls' soccer players.Soccer Heading Concussions Study