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meet the team
The top trainers in New Jersey are at NJ Adventure Boot Camp, powered by Isagenix
our trainers
Valerie Pawlowski earned her B.A. degree in Communications from William Paterson University, Paterson.
Valerie is a NESTA Certified Adventure Boot Camp Instructor. She is certified as a Medical Exercise Specialist by AAHFP, and as a Personal Trainer through ACE and AFAA. Valerie is also a Nutrition Specialist with Lifestyle Management Associates and Certified in Pilates and Flexibility Training.
With more than 18 years of experience and expertise, presently the Owner of The Body Barn, Co Owner of Punch Kettlebell Gym, Far Hills and Art Of Strength Training Center, Warren Valerie is dedicated to inspiring others to pursue and achieve their goals for a more healthy and improved lifestyle.
Additionally, Valerie is personally involved in many diverse activities ranging from Triathlons, Adventure Racing and Mountain Biking to placing first in 1998 in the New Jersey Natural Bodybuilding Championship. These achievements not only satisfy her drive for success but also serve as an example for others to "believe it and achieve it". Helping others to build confidence in their own abilities, and exceeding their own expectations is her ultimate goal!
Shari Sperandio
Shari Sperandio has been a fitness enthusiast all her life. She has enjoyed a variety of team sports, as well as running, cycling and strength training. Shari is a NESTA Certified Personal Trainer and Biomechanics Specialist, a Certified EZ8 Running Coach, and is currently pursuing a specialized certification in Core Conditioning – she is certified in First Aid and CPR. She gained her experience in group education as a motorcycle safety instructor. Shari's formal education includes an AAS in Mechanical Engineering, and a BA in Liberal Arts from Centenary College, Hackettstown.
Stephanie Abrusia
Stephanie Abrusia has been involved with fitness training for over 10 years and during that time has accrued certifications from major organizations within the industry such as NASM, AAHFP as well as ACE and NESTA. She participates in a number of local races and events and earned a 2nd place finish in The Ultimate Fitness Challenge and 2001 ITC Triathlon.
In conjunction with fitness training Stephanie is also a Connective Tissue Therapist specializing in injury prevention, pain relief and postural restoration and has been in practice for 7 years.
I enjoy the full spectrum of fitness and integrate not only safe and effective exercise, but a variety of components which promote balance, well being and long term success. Health has always been the center of my focus and finding dynamic new ways to assist my clients in achieving success and improving their lives continues to inspire me.
What Our customers say
Foot work
Walking, running, climbing. Your feet will be put to the test.
Heart rate
The fastest way to reach results is to monitor the progress you make.
Weight lifting
By slowly raising the weight bar, we are able to built muscles safely.
What is BootCamp
A four week outdoor program of fitness instruction, nutritional counseling and motivational training. You will be inspired and have fun while participating in a fantastic workout led by Certified Adventure Fitness Trainer, Valerie Pawlowski. Each day, camp will be one hour in length starting at 5:30 am.
Valerie Pawlowski Support staff
Dr. John Spencer Ellis
Each week, over one million people around the world enjoy a fitness program created by John Spencer Ellis. His fitness programs are implemented in the top resorts, spas and health clubs. John is the President of NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association) and the Spencer Institute for Life Coaching. These two professional associations have 45,000 members in 30 countries. John is on the Advisory Boards of the National Health, Wellness and Prevention Congress, Exercise TV, Conference for Healthy Living, Irvine Valley College, Get America Fit Foundation, and is a Fellow of the National Board of Fitness Examiners. He is the author of"How Badly Do You Want It? – Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Fitness," and a contributor to "Power of Champions." He created Adventure Boot Camp, the largest fitness boot camp program in the world. His signature series of outdoor fitness equipment is used in communities worldwide. John has been featured or quoted in every major fitness publication, and held the post of Fitness Editor for OC Flair magazine. John has been featured on NBC, CBS, PBS, SPIKE, ESPN & Bravo. He serves as an on-air expert for Life & Leisure Television and Health Journal Television with General Norman Schwarzkopf. He is the producer and host of The OC Body on The Healthy Living Channel. John is a Nautilus sponsored athlete and stars in the workout DVDs Playground Boot Camp™ & Kung-Fu Fitness™. John created the fitness program used by the U.S. Secret Service and he consults the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships).
John has been continuing his professional education since 1987, and holds bachelors degrees in business and health science, an MBA, and a doctorate in education. He is currently completing a second doctorate in naturopathy. He has fifteen certifications including massage therapy, plyometrics, self-defense, fitness kick boxing, fitness boxing, water fitness, exercise rehabilitation, golf conditioning, Pilates, personal training, clinical hypnotherapy, sports hypnosis, PACE circuit training and yoga. He holds a 2nd degree black belt in kung-fu, has completed the Ironman triathlon, and finished 5th at the U.S. National Biathlon Championships. His medical training includes a license in radiological technology, a medical assisting certification, and training in McKenzie rehabilitation. John was nominated for the California Community College Distinguished Alumni Award.
Kelli Calabrese, MS, CSCS is the 2007 Denton County Personal Trainer of the Year and 2004 Personal Trainer of the Year as voted by Personal Fitness Professional Magazine. Kelli is an international presenter, author, personal trainer, lifestyle coach, spokesperson, women's fitness expert and 21 year wellness professional. Kelli is the Editor of Personal Fitness Professional and Wellness & Fitness Entrepreneur magazines. She is the Author of Feminine, Firm & Fit – Building A Lean Strong Body in 12 Weeks. She was the lead fitness expert for eDiets and eFitness from 2000 – 2003 and remains a guest columnist.
At the age of 22 Kelli had completed 3 Science degrees including an Associates in Biology, Bachelors with High Honors in Exercise Physiology and a Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation. Since 1986, Kelli has acquired 23 fitness, nutrition, weight management and lifestyle consulting certifications. For 14 years she co-owned and operated a chain of 4 fitness centers (Excellence in Exercise) and managed 4 corporate centers with clients such as Calvin Klein Cosmetics, Nabisco and Beneficial Insurance. In 1991 Calabrese opened Xercise Institute, the first school for preparing candidates for the American Council on Exercise's Personal Training exams.
In 2000, Kelli began Calabrese Fitness Consulting LLC which focuses on reaching both trainers and consumers with her passion for fitness and wellness. She helps trainers grow prosperous careers through the, personal consultations, writing, editing, audio programs and at industry conferences. She reaches consumers through online training , phone coaching , magazines, TV, radio, audio programs , group training, books, Adventure Boot Camp , ipod workouts and live seminars.
She is on the advisory board for Purdue University, the Get America Fit Foundation, Exercise TV, Healthy Kids Catalog, The Body Mechanic, My Nutrition Store, Beauty & Lace and the Personal Trainer Business Association( www.PTBAonline.com ) Kelli 's clothing is sponsored by Persona and her skin care is sponsored by Motion Medica.
Kelli is the International Master Trainer for Adventure Boot Camp and prepares qualified candidates to become Adventure Boot Camp Coaches. Calabrese has been a spokesperson, consultant, advisor or expert for clients such as The American Council on Exercise, NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Training Association), the National Board of Fitness Examiners, Athletic Baby, The Aerobic & Fitness Association of America, National Board of Fitness Examiners, Smuckers, Kellogg, Glaxo Smith Klein, The Watermelon Council and Quaker Oats.
Kelli is available for spokesperson and media opportunities internationally, as well as personal training and grocery shopping tours on a limited basis in the Dallas area. Kelli 's personal mission is to empower individuals with the tools to make health, fitness and wellness a permanent and enjoyable part of their lives.


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Photographs by Sandy Evans Licensed Herbalist
English Daisy
– Young leaves can be eaten raw or cooked
– Flower buds or petals can be eaten raw
– Leaves become increasingly astringent with age
– Useful for treatment of wounds and inflammation
Basswood Tree
– Leaves make a good salad when they are young and tender
– Buds can be eaten whole
– Flowers can be made into a soothing tea.
Wild Violet
– Leaves and flowers can be eaten
– Dried or fresh flowers can used for tea
– Blood cleansing and high in vitamins A and C
Wild Mustard
– Young leaves can be eaten raw
– Leaves, flowers and roots can be cooked and eaten
– Seeds can be ground and combined with vinegar to make natural mustard seasoning.
Curly Leaf Dock and Broad Leaf Dock
– Leaves should be picked just as they are unfurling
– Sour lemony taste
– High in beta-carotene, vitamin C, and zinc
Wild Lettuce
– Leaves can be eaten raw when young
– Leaves, stems and white sap can be cooked and eaten
– Has sedative and pain relieving properties of mild opium
Water Leaf
– Found in shade and wood edges
– Leaves may be eaten raw or cooked and have a mild taste
– Tea made from roots has astringent medicinal properties
Uva Ursi
– Berries may be eaten raw or cooked
– Tea can be made from young leaves (traditionally used to treat bladder and kidney disorders)
– Narcotic effect when smoked
– Leaves are antiseptic and astringent
Stinging Nettle
– Cover exposed skin when collecting, plant hairs contain a stinging chemical
– Soaking the leaves in water or cooking them removes the stinging effect
– Rich in vitamins A, C, iron, potassium, manganese, calcium and protein
– Tastes similar to spinach
Sugar Maple Tree Flower
– Flowers, young leaves, seeds and inner bark can be eaten raw or cooked
– Raw sap is mildly sweet water
– Tea made from the inner bark is a blood tonic


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CBL plans to launch contracts for NC-RETS and MRETs in 2022.All Products
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- Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs)
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CBL has operated in the carbon-offset market for more than a decade, and has access to 1000+ projects through partnership agreements with all major carbon standards and access to international products, including:
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Heat rookie Bam Adebayo drawing rave reviews in training camp from coaches, teammates
BOCA RATON — James Johnson has a nickname for rookie Bam Adebayo.
"Am I allowed to call him by his name?" coach Erik Spoelstra said when asked about the Heat's first-round pick after practice earlier this week. "JJ will only call him '13.'"
That's Adebayo's jersey number and that's the life of a rookie.
"It caught me off guard the first time because [Johnson] was like, '13,'" Adebayo recalled. "And I was like alright, whatever."
But just because Adebayo's coaches and teammates refer to him as "13" doesn't mean he hasn't already earned their respect after just a handful of practices. Training camp began Tuesday at Florida Atlantic University.
Adebayo, who was selected by the Heat with the 14th overall pick out of Kentucky, has already shown off the skill set that caught Miami's attention during the draft evaluation process. Spoelstra called Friday's practice Adebayo's "best day by far."
"I'll tell you one thing, Bam jumps so high," Heat guard Dion Waiters said. "He's so athletic. He's young, he's raw. Once he really learns the game, he's going to get out there and play and he has to learn on the fly sometimes also. Once he really studies the game and really gets what's going on out there and the principles and the defensive principles, he's going to be a monster on the defensive end. Him and [Hassan] Whiteside back there, it's crazy. Once he really just figures it out, he'll be fine."
Goran Dragic called Adebayo "a force of nature" and Udonis Haslem said Adebayo is "definitely physically capable of competing with grown men in this league." Those type of comments are unusual for a player who would be entering his sophomore season in college and just turned 20 on July 18, but they aren't that surprising considering the power forward/center is listed at a chiseled 6-foot-10 and 255 pounds.
"Bam's athleticism is something you can't not see — how athletic he is," Haslem said. "At 19 or 20 with a 250-pound frame, it definitely stands out to you. He's humble. He's hungry. He's willing to listen. He's willing to learn. That's all we need from him right now. Everything else will take care of itself. … The mental part is just something you can't really fast track for a guy at 19 coming out of college. It's just going to be a process. He's got to understand that. He's not going to get any calls. It's just going to be a process for him."
The feeling inside the Heat organization is that Adebayo can offer more on the court than what he showed in his one season at Kentucky. Many, including his college coach John Calipari, believe Adebayo was held back in college with the Wildcats' offense built around fellow first-round picks De'Aaron Fox and Malik Monk.
That willingness to accept a secondary role despite coming into college as a five-star prospect impressed the Heat. He averaged 13.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks as a freshman last season.
"That's one thing I loved about what he did in Kentucky," Spoelstra said. "He accepted and embraced a role. That's pro preparation, in my mind. Everybody comes in as a blue-chip player and they just want to have 40 touches a game and score 30 points a game in college, and then be one-and-done and on to the league. Very few have the emotional maturity to accept a role on a great team. So, yeah, we're encouraged by all of that. He's going to improve over the years with us because of that work ethic, commitment. But his willingness to take on a role I think separates him from a lot of young players in the league, because he's going to have to be a role player."
Adebayo flashed glimpses of his offensive potential as a member of the Heat's summer league team with solid shooting mechanics and athleticism that included Eurostep moves in transition. He averaged 17.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in the Orlando Summer League, and 15.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 0.3 blocks in the Las Vegas Summer League.
"I don't want to put boundaries on him," Spoelstra said. "He has a lot of Miami Heat qualities that we like. The one thing I've learned over the years is when [Heat Vice President of Player Personnel] Chet Kammerer says, 'This is my guy,' I don't even have to throw the monitor on and edit him. And that was Chet's guy six weeks before the draft, three weeks before the draft, one day before the draft, 10 minutes into the draft and we had the pick available and he was there, we just said, 'OK, Chet, this is your call.'
"We just wanted to invest our time in him. Yeah, he did a lot of things that surprised us a little bit this summer. We wanted to find out if he could handle the ball and make some plays, and not just from the center position. I was pleasantly encouraged by that."
Despite the positive reviews, Adebayo could find it hard to get on the court early on. Hassan Whiteside, James Johnson and Kelly Olynyk will start the season ahead of Adebayo on the frontcourt depth chart, and Justise Winslow could also end up getting some minutes at power forward.
Calipari visited the Heat facility this offseason and applauded the organization for drafting Adebayo.
"[Calipari] believes that this kid hasn't even reached his ceiling and that he really did hold him back last year to some extent because of his point guard play and perimeter players," Heat president Pat Riley said last week. "But he feels like we might have the steal of the draft. It's up to Erik and the staff to evaluate him on how he plays and how he gets into the rotation"
As for Adebayo's nickname, Johnson has already seen enough to drop it and call him Bam. But Adebayo prefers "13."
"We're not for everybody," Johnson said. "Once I saw he was one of us I called him 'Bam' and he didn't like that. He likes '13' better. So we're going with it."
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Just two days, and counting, until Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson hit the ceremonial tee shots to launch the 81st edition of the Masters.
As we explained yesterday, we'll be setting up a post that will act as a diary of sorts to capture and record the best Masters-related content of the day.
Here's our Masters Tuesday Capsule. (Most recent updates appear at the top.)
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Making it Augusta Perfect
The grounds crews work on the 10th hole bunker prior to Tuesday's practice round.
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Primo Seats
Even empty seats at the 16th hole look nice.
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Former Champions Not Playing
This is a photo at Augusta National listing the former Masters champions who will not be teeing it up this week.
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Spider Man?
This is an interesting outfit worn by defending champ Danny Willett.
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The Boys In Blue
Jason Day and Scott Gregory wear similar tones of blue.
POSTED BY: Jeff at 2:19 PM
Afternoon Snacks
I'm getting the 2 o'clock munchies…
These can wait until tonight…
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The Best Photos
One of the things that makes The Masters so epic is the beauty of the course, and all the scenery. This thread will update with some of the best photos we find on Instagram.
This pic from Golf.com makes me just want to stop working and watch the replay of CBS's broadcast of the epic Jack Nicklaus comeback at the 1986 Masters.
Pictures of empty seats is a hot take… Get your seat and watch history get made.
Phil being Phil at Augusta National…
Speaking of Phil, here's the 3-time champ with rookie Jon Rahm, who many predict will capture multiple Green Jackets over the next couple of decades.
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Champions Day
It's Tuesday, and with it comes the tradition of former Masters champions arriving on the grounds of Augusta National to bask in all the glory, and enjoy the Champions dinner.
The year's previous champ gets to select the dinner. Danny Willett, the 2016 champ, went with Mini Cottage Pies, Prime Rib, Roasted Potatoes, and Apple Crumble Vanilla Custard.
30 years ago, this is what the champion's dinner of Jack Nicklaus looked like. As they say, everything was big in the 80's, including the dinner.
One champion we'll miss greatly is the King! (Pro tip: It's a slideshow, click away.)
One champion who will be teeing it up this week, and enjoying tonight's dinner, is the 2013 champ, Adam Scott.
As will the timeless, and two-time champion, Bernhard Langer…


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Award-winning author of the Jake Pendleton series—The Savannah Project, The Toymaker, Breach of Power, and DISRUPTION, as well as his 2015 award-winning blockbuster, BLOWN, the first book in his Gregg Kaplan series. The Kaplan series continues with Last Chance (2018) and Devil in the Wind, which was released in May 2021.
Chuck Barrett also teaches continuing education courses, The Craft of Writing Bestselling Novels, Pump Up Your Novel, and Nuts & Bolts of Self-Publishing, at Colorado State University.
Barrett is a graduate of Auburn University and a retired air traffic controller. He also holds a Commercial Pilot Certificate, Flight Instructor Certificate, and a Dive Master rating. He and his wife, DJ Steele (also an author), currently reside in Colorado.
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Finalist in the 2019 International Book Awards Thriller/Adventure category.
2016 Writers Digest Self-Published Book Awards
—Breach of Power
Winner of the 2013 Indie Excellence Award in Political Thrillers.
Finalist in the 2013 International Book Awards Thriller/Adventure category.
—The Toymaker
Finalist in the 2013 International Book Awards Thriller/Adventure & Mystery/Suspense categories.
—The Savannah Project
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Second Place in the 2011 Reviewers Choice Awards Mystery/Thriller/Suspense/Horror category.
Honorable Mention in the 2011 ForeWord Reviews Book-Of-The-Year Awards Thriller/Suspense category.


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ESET Ireland has seen an increase in emails with infected attachments, claiming to be invoices, tricking unwary businesses to click on them and infect themselves.
Businesses in Ireland should be on the lookout for brief emails with attachments. ESET Ireland has seen many in the past few weeks, with a subject like "Invoice #39601" or "New Purchase Order 3321176" and the content of the email being "Please find invoice 39601 attached" or "Please find attached PO 3321176 for immediate ordering. Please acknowledge/confirm."
All the varieties of these obviously aim at getting the user to click on the attachment to the email instinctively, before inspecting the sender or the content. But as these attachments actually carry malware, clicking on them can infect the user's computer.
ESET's antimalware software detects the samples carried by these attachments as Java/Adwind or Java/JRat, remotely controlled backdoor trojans that can make victim's computers vulnerable to ransomware or other malicious payloads.
More than ever, ESET's warning "Think before you click!" applies, when receiving these emails. Unless the targeted businesses have good security measures in place, that can remove infected attachments automatically, avoiding clicking on them, deleting them, and warning others, is the safest way to prevent infection.
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Of course you can! Just fill out the shipping form correctly but if you have any issues with your address try going to USPS.com and click on Find Zip Codes. You can enter the first line of your street address, city, and state, and USPS will return the standard zip code and correct entry of your city, state, zip combination! Cool, right?
How long will it take to ship?
Typically 2-3 business day, unless it is an out of stock item or limited-edition item.
When will my purchase ship?
We are making every little thing from scratch to ensure that you get the most fresh item possible, so thank you for being patient with us! We usually process orders in 2-3 business days. The shipping estimate displayed at checkout is the transit time after processing and does not include order preparation.
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You can return any item if they are unused. If the item is used, keep it and get in touch with us here. If the item is on sale, we cannot issue a return as they are final sale.
What if my item is damaged?
Please reach us here. If you would like a refund, we will gladly give you one or we can send you a new item immediately just let us know!
Is everything really made from scratch?
Yes, actually, and we're pretty proud to say its all handmade too! Everything we do in our businesses is from scratch whether it be making a new product to designing new ideas to photography and ads - its all us!
Do you use mineral oil in your products?
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Experience has shown that quality critical suppliers who perform activities covered in the GMP regulations must be covered by a Quality agreement.
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Keeping it Lean – Why Lean?
Lean principles are all about efficiency and focus. In a regulated but still commercial environment there are pressures to comply but with minimal waste. Maximising output against effort reduces waste time delivering quality results quickly benefiting all stakeholders.
The whole process of Supplier management was well suited to lean principle review. The existing process was mapped out and from the map it could be seen there were duplications and redundancies.
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On the right, Jan Pieters, CEO of Rioned
The beginning of the 21st century is a period of great change for Rioned. In the second half of 2001, the former director Ad Smeulders retires and Jan Pieters becomes the new CEO. Under his leadership Rioned seeks out new roads. The market for sewer equipment is vastly changing. Rioned wants to be the most innovative company in that market. To reach and keep that position Rioned focuses on innovation even more. Jan Pieters talks us through the importance of high quality and easy use of sewer equipment.
The CityJet, a real hit
"Since 2002 Rioned put a lot of effort into innovation. We have always been on top of our game, for example, by applying pivoting hose reels, the use of lightweight materials or introduction of hot water systems. We also care about the looks of our machines, equipment can be 'sexy' as well! After 2002 we made design just as important as easy use. In 2003, we introduced ProfiJet to the market, a machine with round curves. The tradition till then was angular models only. This innovation launched a whole new approach to product development. In 2006 we made a hit of the new CityJet. This machine has a beautiful design, is compact and excels in user friendliness. That was completely new to the market and our customers appreciate it immensely. We offer innovation, in combination with old familiar solidity. That creates a lot of trust. "
The CityJet in the year 2016
More market share with good basic equipment
Jan Pieters talks on: "We have a lot of market share in the UK and it is still growing. We also owe that share to our innovative strength too. The British market is very different from the Dutch market. In the UK, the water supply companies are responsible for maintenance of the sewer system too. Traditionally, these companies buy the most advanced sewer cleaning equipment. We have already been preferred supplier of most of the water supply companies for a long time. But there are also private cleaning companies and franchise organisations looking for cheaper machines with basic functionality. For us that is an interesting market too. This is the reason we took over Andy Guest Jetters in 2003. Through Andy Guest we provide a range of reliable basic machines to private businesses. In this way we have expanded our market share in the UK."
The UrbanCombi
Specializing in small and medium-sized combi units
"Innovation is not only visible in the design of our skid mounted machines or trailers. We see a growing need for small, compact combination units. We now have five combi concepts, ranging from 3.5 up to 12 tonnes. One of these concepts, the UrbanCombi, already is a big success. With the factory expansion we realise at this time, we can further increase our production capacity of these units. Simultaneously we also shorten their delivery time. This is how we further improve our ability to meet changing demands. And it does not stop here. We are also redesigning our sales and service organization to be able to provide our customers the right services to come with the product."
Jan Pieters has a lot more to say on Rioned's growth and ambitions. More stories are to come. Do you want more information about our products and services? Please contact our customer service.


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'Crafternoon' in aid of the charity 'Mind'.
On Wednesday 27th November Mrs Essling hosted a 'Crafternoon' at the school in aid of the charity Mind. A great time was had by all and over £200 has been raised so far! If you would like to make a donation please hand this in to the school office.


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It's probably a good thing for my waistline that Tony Luke's wasn't in downtown Allentown when I worked there 10 years ago.
The Philadelphia cheesesteak chain, one of the latest dining additions near the PPL Center arena, is the kind of casual, semi-fast-food eatery that focuses on one thing — sandwiches — and does it well.
At a glance, the menu looks limited: beef or chicken steak, chicken cutlet, roast pork, hamburgers, chicken wings. However, each sandwich can be tailored to your taste. A steak sandwich can come hoagie- or Italian-style; chicken cutlets can be plain or Parmesan. There's a choice of American, provolone or Cheez Whiz on cheesesteaks.
Most sandwiches are offered in two sizes: "Junior" or 5 1/2 inches long, and "Traditional" or 8 1/2 inches. The juniors, we found were enough to fill one up, especially when accompanied by fries. Spicy wings are fried and served without sauce. Breakfast sandwiches such as sausage, egg and cheese, are offered until 11 a.m.
Setting and decor: Tony Luke's takes a fast-food approach to dining, with customers ordering at the counter and receiving their food wrapped and bagged — whether eating in or out. While waiting for our name to be called, we were amused by the largely self-promotional decor, from national notice of the chain (including appearances on Food Network) to recognition of founder Tony Luke Jr.'s creative accomplishments (including appearances in several movies).
I'd been warned to get there early to beat the lunch rush. I was glad I listened; even on a slow holiday, the restaurant drew a steady stream of customers beginning just before noon, and with just a handful of seating options — five tables and four booths — getting there early helps.
Entrees: When in Rome, drink espresso; when in Tony Luke's, get the cheesesteak. I ordered the traditional length, 8 1/2 -inch sandwich with mild provolone, without onions ($8.99). It was one of the better cheesesteaks I've had, not too greasy and with the cheese gently melted around the steak. The basic steak sandwich is Philly-style — without sauce — but you can request sauce, along with mushrooms, sweet peppers, bacon, lettuce and tomato as "gourmet extras" (99 cents to $1.99) One of my young companions went for the junior length cheese chicken cutlet ($6.79), a simple sandwich indeed, with hints of garlic and onion in the crisp breading around the meat. My other young companion tried the junior Italian roast pork sandwich ($7.99), spiced with garlic and topped with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe that he likened to his grandmother's Italian greens soup.
Sides: Tony Luke's has just a few choices for side dishes, including spinach, long hots and broccoli rabe (all $1.99) and Philly bites ($5.99 for three) — which appear to be cheesesteak, pork or buffalo chicken in nugget form. But the natural cut fries were what our cashier mentioned first, and what drew our attention. I opted for the Maryland-style fries ($4.99 for regular), tossed with a mild crab seasoning. The kids went for the cheese fries ($5.99 for large), which came with a container of Cheez Whiz for dipping.
Beverages: Drink choices include the typical fountain and bottled sodas, as well as coffee and hot chocolate. We opted for sodas as part of a fries combo, but by themselves they would cost $1.79 or $1.99.
Service: The cashier was straightforward and helpful, guiding us through menu options. She was also pleasant when I asked her to clarify a question about the bill. The food took slightly longer to arrive than expected for the casualness of the restaurant, about 15 minutes, but not so long that we got antsy. Each food item was clearly marked, a handy tool for someone making a lunchtime run for the office. The young woman who delivered our food from the kitchen beamed and politely answered questions about take-out.
The bottom line: Tony Luke's offers good, simple and filling sandwiches; even the junior sandwiches were enough to sate a teenage appetite. If you're looking for a fast lunch or place to grab a bite before a hockey game, Tony Luke's is a satisfying choice. Lunch for three cost $43.19, including tax.
Andromeda L. Weissman is a freelance restaurant reviewer for Go Guide. Weissman attempts to remain anonymous during restaurant visits. All meals are paid for by The Morning Call.
806 W. Hamilton St., Allentown
•Hours: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily; breakfast available to 11 a.m.
•Prices: Breakfast sandwiches: $4.99-$8.49; sandwiches, burgers and wings: $5.49-$11.49; sides: $1.99-$5.99
•Credit cards: Major cards accepted
•Bar: No alchohol permitted
•Accessibility: A lift provides wheelchair access to the main floor of the restaurant. Restrooms are accessible.
•Location: Center City Allentown, a block from the PPL Center. Street parking or nearby parking decks.


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Can the reaction to the Gossnell film can be regarded as a victory against the very truth of what happens in abortion? https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/facebook-blocks-gosnell-ads-labels-film-about-serial-killer-abortionist-pol
Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer is currently playing in theatres nationwide, but one of the film's producers says that Facebook is doing its part to keep Americans from knowing about it. Why?
Was the great Times columnist, Bernard Levin right or wrong when he said, "the atrophy of moral judgment is the characteristic disease of our times – the inability to see evil and a willingness to condone it"?
Is there in fact a great badness underpinning the attack on the truth of what happens in abortion? Is our own Prime Minister dodging this, in her wish to "liberalise" the law?
Why do so many American women – and women elsewhere – they who know the reality of a dependent little life growing inside them – so very desperately repudiate what is actually true? Why do they fight against taking on board the fact that much more is involved than the highly specious mantra of "a woman's right to her own body"?
It's not her own body she's having killed, is it…
So what about the fudging of the fact that the deliberate killing of a boy or girl child instead is what actually happens?
What if it is no accident that we have progressed – or rather – regressed – to the point where people have become embarrassed about actually using their judgment about what is good or evil – even about the existence of actual forces of good and evil – because it is now unfashionable to do so?
Has "evil" simply become an embarrassing word?
But what if there is both good and evil in the world and we are constantly faced with choices between these? And what if these choices carry consequences?
What is the effect on us – and on our society – if we just don't want to know – if we pretend it doesn't matter whether or not we actually try to get to the truth of issues – rather than simply justify to ourselves and others the choices that are "more convenient", more palatable?
But what if to be human carries an obligation that we must evaluate what we're doing – what we support and what we don't support?
What if we are expected to think with our heads as well as our hearts – to make moral choices – to even think about the meaning of the word moral?
What if it is time to stop ignoring or glossing over the damage this dreadful practice has done to so many women, victims of a massive con – many in pain for the rest of their lives… let alone the dead babies resulting?
Is part of the problem with Western civilisation today that basically, individuals have been long propagandised against the necessity for moral and spiritual and spiritual choices in our lives?
What if it is actually true that …"Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Ephesians.
Is it time we faced up to being far less conflicted about talking about the very real possibility of moral and spiritual evil – and of the act of abortion being very much part of this?
And shouldn't we wonder why those who legitimately raise these issues are subjected to such vilification and abuse?
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Color was conspicuously absent from my Riverside Park garden. And one of the cardinal rules of tending a plot, set out by the gardening guru Gertrude Jekyll in her 1914 Colour Schemes for the Flower Garden, held that perennials should be massed to achieve continuous "drifts" (her brilliant coinage) of color throughout the growing season. Sadly, my spring bulbs were spent, the lolloping peony blossoms had turned brown and the blue spires of the ajuga were over. To make matters worse, the hydrangeas were looking wan and wimpy because I had failed to feed these "acid lovers" a few weeks back.
A trip to the Gowanus Nursery—yes, in Brooklyn—was in order. I had to be selective, though: The plants had to be disease-resistant, drought-tolerant and have a lengthy bloom time (ideally, starting right now).
I spotted a sweetly fragrant honeysuckle (lonicera "Munster') with pink-and-creamy-white flowers that was touted to continue blooming until October. I could plant this hardy climber next to a lamppost (visions of vines clambering around it) with its roots in the shade to help its transition from the coddled nursery. Honeysuckle is also a sentimental favorite: As toddlers, my girls were taught how to suck the nectar from the bottom of its trumpet-shaped blossom.
Another nonstop flowering vine, silver lace (polygonum aubertii), also made the cut. This vigorous climber can top out at 30 feet and has tiny white blossoms that create a delicate carpet of spent flowers beneath it. I picked up a few low-maintenance white coneflowers (echinacea "white swan"), too. And finally, for my long-suffering hydrangeas, I bought a bag of Holly-tone, which should jump-start them into a big blue drift of color that Gertrude would love. Fingers crossed.
Visit the Gowanus Nursery at 45 Summit Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn, or www.gowanusnursery.com.


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January 28, 2005.
Revised Interim Approval for the use of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices in Temporary Traffic Control Zones (IA-4R).
AFADs are portable traffic control systems that assist a flagger operation for short-term lane closures, on two-lane highways. The AFADs are used to remove one or both flaggers, in a typical flagging operation, from the traveled way in TTC zones. A flagger(s) can operate an AFAD(s) by using a radio control unit or by using a cable directly attached to the AFAD(s). In either case, the flagger(s) can be positioned well away from the roadway and moving traffic. The primary benefit is to enhance the safety of flaggers, while also maintaining positive control of traffic approaching the TTC zone.
Research on Automated Flagger Assistance Devices: The following three specific AFADs have undergone extensive formal experimentation in accordance with Section 1A.10 of the MUTCD, and have been deemed by FHWA to be successful under the conditions tested:
"Autoflagger"(a STOP/SLOW AFAD) - Formal Experimentation conducted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (#6-102 (Ex)).
"J4 Flagger Workstation" (a STOP/SLOW AFAD) - Formal Experimentation conducted by the Illinois Department of Transportation (6-178 (Ex)).
"RC Flagman" (a Red/Yellow Lens AFAD) - Formal Experimentation conducted by the Ohio, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Alaska Departments of Transportation (6-103 (Ex), 6-192 (Ex), and 6-195 (Ex)).
The evaluation reports from the DOT agencies involved in the experimentation process for the type of devices defined in this revised Interim Approval include information on the purpose, evaluation method, and key comments resulting from the experimentation with the specific device tested by the agency. Please see the attached document titled "Experimenting Agency Comments on AFADs."
Conditions of Interim Approval: The use of AFADs shall conform to the attached revised technical provisions, which describe the Standards, Guidance, Options, and Support that will govern use of AFADs under this revised Interim Approval. These technical provisions are generic and are intended to govern any and all specific products that currently exist or that may be developed as a STOP/SLOW AFAD or a Red/Yellow Lens AFAD.
Interim Approval for the use of AFADs to improve the safety of flaggers will be granted to any jurisdiction that submits a written request to the Director of the Office of Transportation Operations. A State may request Interim Approval for all jurisdictions in that State. Jurisdictions using devices under an Interim Approval must agree to maintain an inventory list of all locations where the devices are placed and to comply with item F at the bottom of page 1A-6 of the 2003 MUTCD, Section 1A.10, which states:
"An agreement to restore the site(s) of the Interim Approval to a condition that complies with the provisions in this Manual within 3 months following the issuance of a Final Rule on this traffic control device. This agreement must also provide that the agency sponsoring the Interim Approval will terminate use of the device or application installed under the Interim Approval at any time that it determines significant safety concerns are directly or indirectly attributable to the device or application. The FHWA's Office of Transportation Operations has the right to terminate the interim approval at any time if there is an indication of safety concerns."
Additional Related Information: The three specific AFADs described above have all received certification from the FHWA Office of Safety as category 4 devices and are therefore currently compliant in accordance with NCHRP 350 "Recommended Procedures for the Safety Performance Evaluation of Highway Features" for the use of traffic control devices on the National Highway System (see MUTCD Section 6F.01). Agencies may determine their applicability for use on other categories of highways under their jurisdiction.
Other AFADs which receive certification by the FHWA Office of Safety as NCHRP 350 compliant and which satisfy the attached technical provisions for AFADs may be used on the National Highway System and other highways as determined by highway agency policy.
It is anticipated that AFADs will be proposed for addition to the MUTCD as a part of the formal rulemaking process for the next edition of the MUTCD, which is currently scheduled to be issued in 2008. This Interim Approval will expire upon issuance of the final rule for the 2008 MUTCD.
(source: Federal Highway Administration)
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It's been quite a long time since our last update so let me show you what has been going on these last weeks.
Inguma 0.5
After the last Bokken release we have focused on Inguma 0.5 development and now I'm going to show you some of the new features we have been working on.
We've done some GUI improvements in order to make it simpler, cleaner and to integrate the last Bokken release:
Look at the new main button that integrates all the common tasks and the simplified toolbar. Also the right panel has been improved by adding expand/collapse buttons as well as filter buttons by Target OS.
The Vulnerabilities panel has gained in eye candyness and functionality with the expand/collapse buttons or the "Open with Bokken" menu option.
Most of the work for this release has been focused on the Terminals tab, which has been redesigned and greatly improved.
As you can see, it now features many buttons to manage terminals and its contents as well as a filesystem panel that integrates perfectly with terminals and the rest of the GUI. From here you can import and load host lists, nmap scans, Inguma modules... and more.
Finally, the new feature that joins all the new changes is what we have called Listeners. By creating listeners you can now connect with your compromised targets and go ahead with post-explotation. :) Let's see how it works.
In order to listen for reverse connections, or directly connect to a exploited target, simply create a local or remote listener on the toolbar popup.
You will see the newly created listener in the right panel, under Listeners tab, as well as its status: connected or listening. From here you can disconnect or destroy them using the menu.
Once you have connection with a compromised target you will be able to interact with it on the Terminals tab, but this is still WIP :)
Of course Bokken has been updated to the latest release on the Reversing tab.
RootedCon 2012
On March 1st, 2nd and 3rd the RootedCon security event was held in Madrid and one of our developers, Hugo Teso, was there to talk about Inguma, Bokken and how to use it in security research.
The talk, entitled Inguma 0.5 RedWagon, exposed the ability of Inguma and Bokken to study the security of an uncommon system, in this case Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAS), both amateur and comercial ones. For this purpose a special edition of Inguma was coded, featuring UAV Command and Control software, with more protocols added to the network fuzzers among others.
The UAV C&C is an integrated WASP Ground Control Station, modified to be able to handle different UAV Autopilots (AP), from configuration and compilation to run and control:
Within the C&C tab many APs can be configured and run, either in SITL or HITL, such as ArduPilot Mega, Paparazzi or WASP. After using the Fuzzers to find vulnerabilities, either the Networking or the C&C tabs can be used to exploit a vulnerable UAV, depending if the vulnerability affects the GCS or the UAV directly.
In order to reverse-engineer the vulnerable AutoPilot or Ground Control Station, Bokken with Radare2 core was used, so the whole process of vulnerability finding, development and exploiting has been done with Inguma and Bokken :)
As you can see, the lack of news doesn't mean lack of activity as we have been really busy :) Stay tuned for more updates and upcoming releases!


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Slots have gained the reputation of being one of the most popular games played online and in the land of casinos. What makes this game attractive is that it is not as complicated as the other casino games. However, if you are a beginner, it is advised that you first acquaint yourself with the game rules without blindly clicking on the buttons, which only increases the risk of draining your bank account. Knowing the rules and having some basic knowledge about this game gives one an edge over the others.
The aim of the slot game
The main aim of playing online slots is to create a winning combination on one pay line. All that you need to do is to place a bet and then spin the reel. If you see a winning combination, then you win.
You can bet on multiple pay lines to increase your winning chances. You will recover points when you get a combination of symbols falling on the pay line. If you bet on more pay lines, then there is a higher chance for a combination to land on one of them. The number of pay lines is different for each slot.
Bonus symbols
Bonus symbols, as the name states, offer you a bonus. There are different bonus symbols on different slot machines. The two mentioned below are the standard symbols that you will find on most slot machines.
- The wild symbol gives you a higher chance of forming a winning combination.
- The Scatter symbol offers you a free spin mode. There are also some games where you may win more than 50 free spins.
Difference between the classic and the video slots
- Online slots have more to offer than offline slots.
- In a classic slot, the symbol will appear like any regular image. In a video slot, the symbols are animated
- Classic slots have a standard look, and video slots come with special themes and audio effects
- Video slots offer more in terms of the bonus mode and let you win more in the interactive games
- The video slot offers more Paylines than the classic slot
Choose the best online slots.
The animations and visuals are things to consider. However, apart from that, here is what one should look for in an online slot.
- Check the RTP or the expected return to player percentage
- The number of pay lines is important to consider
- The slot should have lucrative features like scatter, multipliers, bonus spins, etc.
How to bet on the slot machine
Like in all the gambling games, you should start only with the amount of money you are comfortable betting with. Once you lock down this amount, you should gamble responsibly.
The RTP of the slot game is important.
Before you choose the slot game, ensure that you check the house edge and the game's RTP values. The RTP value should be in the 94-97% range, and those are the online slots that offer the best odds.
When betting on online slots, you mustn't bet more to win back the money lost. It only increases the risk of losing the money that you are left with.


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ProgrammableWeb recently published an article featuring the top 10 mapping category APIs. Most of the APIs featured in the article are for accessing map libraries or geographic data/content. However, the mapping category includes APIs for programmatically accessing map libraries, geographic data sources, geographic information system and spatial analysis software, location intelligence solutions, indoor venue maps and more.
Many companies not only provide APIs for developers, but also provide easy-to-use GIS and mapping solutions that make it possible for users with very little technical knowledge to create beautifully designed static, interactive or animated maps. No matter where you go on the Web these days you're bound to find a map, all thanks to the availability of easy-to-use GIS solutions and APIs.
You can find maps on government open data websites like the DublinDashboard, which features a variety of Web maps that provide information for public transportation, housing, city planning and more. The city of Boston website features a nice selection of city data Web maps and a mapping application that citizens can use to estimate the cost of installing rooftop solar panels.
You can find maps in applications for calculating commuting distances like the EV Explorer Web app, which uses maps to help calculate how much money people would save if they drove an electronic vehicle. ORBIS: The Stanford Geospatial Network Model of the Roman World Web app uses maps to provide the costs of different types of travel in antiquity across the Roman Empire.
Maps are everywhere and not just all over the Web. Maps can be found on smartphones, smartwatches, automobile dashboards, indoor kiosks, outdoor kiosks and more. Maps are being used by millions of people around the world every day.
This article highlights different types of GIS, mapping and location-based solutions. This article does not highlight low-level libraries such as D3.js and Three.js, which can also be used for map visualization.
Map Libraries
Most map libraries have a basic display model of one basemap with options that can include map layers, cartographic styles, map controls, customization via CSS and zoom animation. Map layers can include vector objects, image overlays, tiles, markers pop-ups and other features.
Many companies provide map libraries that can be used to add interactive maps to Web pages and mobile applications. Popular map libraries include amMap, ArcGIS, CartoDB, GIS Cloud, Google Maps, HERE, Leaflet, Mapbox, MapQuest and OpenLayers.
Geographic Data/Content and Services
Many companies provide geocoding services, routing services and/or geographic content. Geocoding takes location information like a street address and converts it into spatial data that can be displayed as a feature on a map. Routing services are used primarily for turn-by-turn directions and sometimes include detailed road attributes.
Content can include ready-to-use maps and data sets containing various types of information such as demographic, transportation, terrain and imagery.
A few examples of platforms that provide geocoding services, routing services and/or geographic content include ArcGIS, Foursquare, HERE, Mapbox, MapQuest, OpenStreetMap and Yahoo BOSS.
GIS and Spatial Analysis
Geographic information system software allows users to capture, store, analyze, visualize and manage geographic information. Most GIS solutions feature spatial analysis capabilities and are able to analyze spatial data to uncover patterns, relationships, trends and other new information. GIS and spatial analysis software examine locations, objects, object attributes and relationships of features in spatial data using a variety of analytical techniques in order to provide valuable insights or address specific questions.
Location Intelligence and Analytics
Location intelligence software is used to discover meaningful insights from the geographical relationships found in most information. Objects such as businesses, points of interest and geographic regions are analyzed along with their spatial attributes.


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By Jake Leahy -
Will there be a Blue Wave? A Red Wave? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure, Speaker Mike Madigan is putting on the full court press to take back a supermajority of the Illinois House.
Under the Quinn Administration, a "temporary" income tax hike was passed with Democrat supermajorities in the General Assembly. Under Governor Rauner, some Republicans joined forces with the Democrats to form a supermajority to pass yet another income income tax hike, while overriding the Governor's veto. J.B. Pritzker has made clear his agenda if elected, to get a new so called "Progressive" income tax passed.
Unfortunately, his plan is deep on rhetoric but short on specifics. Currently, the only basis to decipher exactly what this means is from the 2017 bill presented to the General Assembly. This proposal would have increased the tax rate on people earning as little as $17,000 a year. A far cry from Pritzker's claim that people like himself and Governor Rauner should pay more. Who else should also be paying more.
But there is good news, passing a graduated income tax requires a supermajority in both chambers. The bad news, it appears the supermajority to pass the income tax is exactly what Mike Madigan is going for.
Multiple Democratic candidates in traditional Republican districts have now raised over a million dollars, in large part thanks to Madigan's organizations. In Lake County alone, this includes over a million to Mary Edly Allen, going against newly appointed Representative Helene Miller Walsh, as well as hundreds of thousands to Joyce Mason, going against incumbent Republican Sheri Jesiel.
The source of the money? The Democratic Party (Chaired by Madigan himself) of Illinois gave $750,000 directly to Edly Allen, Democratic Majority (also Chaired by Madigan himself) has chipped in hundreds of thousands to Mason for staff, polling, and virtually everything else needed to run a campaign.
This does not even include the thousands being spent by the so called "Conservative Party" in Illinois, which has been spent attack conservative members of the Illinois House delegation.
Coincidentally, in districts targeted by House Democrats, the Conservative Party also is tying the incumbent Republicans to Bruce Rauner and calling them "Rauner RINOs," urging them to oppose the Republican and support Sam McCann. Of course McCann's campaign and the Conservative Party are largely funded by the "Fight Back Fund." A corporation, where the donors are not disclosed, and whoever runs it apparently has a vested interest to spend millions against conservative state legislators.
What is all this for? Clearly, it means that the Democrats in Illinois think they can capitalize off of the animosity which many traditional Republican suburban voters feel towards the current Administration. In doing this they are capitalizing off of a divided Republican Party in the hopes of once and for all getting yet another massive tax hike passed onto Illinois families.
If you want to make sure we don't find a solution to the looming pension issue, are okay with skyrocketing property taxes, and are okay with another income tax hike, you know how to vote in November.


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Million Dollar Spaghetti
- 12 oz spaghetti noodles (cooked and slightly cooled)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- 2 tablespoons Extra Light Olive Oil (such as Star Fine Foods)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 lb lean ground beef (cooked)
- 16 oz marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 6 oz cream cheese (cubed)
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese (grated and divided)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl combined the noodles, olive oil, garlic, eggs, and dried herbs. Mix until everything is combined.
- In another bowl combined the ground beef and marinara sauce.
- In a 11 x 7 baking dish add half the noodles. Spread the sour cream, and half the meat mixture. Scatter the cream cheese. Add half the mozzarella cheese. Continue with the remaining noodles, meat mixture, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
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Low clouds dampen an early
Fall afternoon. Sounds of pigeons
overhead and newspapers opening
become absorbed into an unmistakable
People hold hands, thanking the stars
for dreams coming true. Puddles of
last nights rain reflects treetops and
corners of buildings protected by gargoyles.
The aroma of tar and steam touches
everyone passing by. Wilting shadows
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Rusted fire escapes offer a view of the