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How to make delicious & easy cornmeal crusted catfish
This is one of my go-to recipes for catfish (which I love). I often make it when people come over to dinner and it's a big hit! Very big!
Put the catfish fillet in a plastic bag and add in enough buttermilk to cover (I use low-fat buttermilk).
Add about a tablespoon of hot sauce to the buttermilk and fish and set aside. You can leave the fish in the milk from 10 minutes to a couple hours in the refrigerator.
In a plate or pan, put about a cup of yellow corn meal.
Add a couple tablespoons of breadcrumbs. I'm using Japanese-style Panko breadcrumbs but any kind will do.
Add a teaspoon or two of cayenne pepper.
Add an equal amount of smoked paprika or just regular paprika.
Add a couple teaspoons of salt…
And pepper to taste...
And garlic powder.
Mix the dry ingredients all together.
Heat vegetable (or peanut) oil in a frying pan. This is where I love using my cast iron pan.
Remove the fish fillets from the buttermilk and tap to remove excess. Then dip the fish into the corn meal mixture (on both sides of course). Pat it on so your fish has a nice coating.
When the oil is hot, gently lay your fish fillet in the oil.
Now we have both the fillets cooking. You only need to cook these a few minutes on each side. Maybe four.
When golden brown gently turn them over and cook on the other side.
When done, remove the fish and drain the excess oil on a piece of paper towel.
That's it! We're done! Now wait until you taste it for yourself! I've made this for lots of friends and they love it! Quick, easy AND delicious! It doesn't get much better than that. Enjoy!
- Buttermilk
- Hot sauce
- Catfish fillets
- Corn meal
- Bread crumbs
- Cayenne pepper
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Vegetable oil
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WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Roger Federer has "been around the block," as he puts it. The Swiss star has played for major titles, for the record books, for a place in tennis history.
On Sunday, he plays for Olympic gold in singles. That's new even for him.
The final will be a rematch of the game the top-ranked player won on the same court in the Wimbledon final a month ago. His opponent, British player Andy Murray, is hoping the novelty of the situation will give him a slim advantage. Federer is also trying to complete a career Golden Slam — all four major titles and an Olympic win.
"It's so rare for him to be in a position where he's trying to do something new because he's achieved so much in tennis. I hope that will even things out a little bit," said Murray, whose head-to-head record against Federer is 8-8. "It's going to be a tough match."
Federer acknowledged being emotionally drained after his semifinal win Friday over Juan Martin del Potro, the longest best-of-three set match in Open history at four hours and 26 minutes.
But few believe that the match will detract from his performance on Sunday on a court where he has celebrated so many triumphs.
"Maybe that's what's helped me over the years, just being in that situation time and time again, you know, playing for something really, really big, playing for records, history books, big wins, titles, all that stuff," Federer said of his battle with del Potro. "Maybe that's what kept me calm, to be honest, more than actually being out on Wimbledon Centre Court."
In the Wimbledon final, Federer lost the first set and won the next three for his 17th Grand Slam title. Murray has yet to win a major, and his camp includes Ivan Lendl, who also went 0-4 in his first four Grand Slam finals but finished up with eight major titles.
Federer, who won a gold medal in doubles in Beijing in 2008, said after the marathon against del Potro that he planned to get a good night's sleep and warm up beginning Saturday.
"Hopefully you wake up and don't feel too stiff and on Sunday hopefully play a pretty good match. It's pretty straightforward from here, to be honest," he said casually.
Murray, who defeated Novak Djokovic in the other semifinal, was debating what he needs to change against Federer. In the Wimbledon final, the Swiss raised his game dramatically when the roof closed because of rain. The Olympic final will be best-of-five sets, in contrast to the earlier rounds.
"There's a few things I'll maybe do differently," the third-seeded Briton said. "But tactically, I was pretty good in that final. I had my opportunities in the second set. I went for my shots on those chances. Just maybe didn't make the best shot selection."
Murray said it took him a few days to get over that loss, but he is now buoyed by the enthusiastic support of the British crowds. Slow to warm up to him — possibly because he can have a dour demeanor on the court — they've gradually come around.
With other Olympic sports creating distractions, the type of local scrutiny that targets him every year at Wimbledon has been minimized.
"Now I can actually turn the TV on and watch all the other sports," he said. "I don't have to hear anybody talking about me. I can support all the other athletes. That's what's nice about it."
Federer, however, is aware of what losing feels like. Despite his success, he's learned how to deal with loss, too.
"You make it sound like I've never been on the other side. I've been there plenty of times as well," Federer said to a journalist who asked him about his long list of defeated opponents. "I think you move on. You grow as a person and as a player. There's not only just negatives in a loss."
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A grilled cheese sandwich made with smoked salmon, dill cream cheese on Tandem Bagel's artisan bread with a side of simple slaw will be the seventh of a 10 course meal that will be made by a group called the Chef and Farmer Collective. The group will be cooking for a pop up restaurant called the Gathering Table outside of Tandem Bagels on July 7. Tickets are limited to 50 and need to be purchased before hand. Photo by Jackson Forderer
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Part 22 – What Happened To The First Christian Habitat?
About 300 years after Pentecost, we got pushed out of our habitat. And now, we are just about the only species on earth, whose almost entire population was cut off from their natural habitat.
What happened?
30 AD to 380 AD – Churches met primarily in homes.
Jesus rose from the dead in 30 AD, ascended into heaven, and sent the Holy Spirit to earth to indwell believers on the day of Pentecost. On that day the church was born. For the next 350 years, the church met primarily in homes. They also met for the next year (30 to 31 AD) in the temple in Jerusalem for public proclamation of the gospel, since the early believers were Jews who believed that the Messiah had come, and so were still allowed in the temple.
31 AD – The great persecution against Christians began (Acts 8:1).
Only a year later, according to Acts 8:1, a great persecution against Christians began, and Christians were barred from the temple. From that point on, they met only in community homes.
306 AD – Roman Emperor Constantine I came to power.
In 306 AD Roman Emperor Constantine I came to power, and he reigned from 306 AD to 337 AD. At that time, less than 4 percent of the population were Christians, and they gathered together as Kingdom Communities in homes.
313 AD – Roman Emperor Constantine I decriminalized Christianity.
In 313 AD the Roman Emperor Constantine I signed the "Edict of Milan", which decriminalized Christianity. Christians were still considered the fringe of society, but at least they were no longer considered criminals.
313 AD – First church buildings began to be constructed.
According to archaeological findings and historical documents, a few buildings began to be constructed for Christians to assembly in, but they were very small in number.
380 AD – Christianity declared by Emperor Theodosius I to be the religion of the Roman Empire.
In 380 AD the Roman Emperor Theodosius I signed the "Edict of Thessalonica", which made Christianity to be the religion of the Roman Empire. All Romans were expected to "convert" to Christianity. He ordered that everyone had to be water baptized, and in doing so, they were declared to be Christians.
He began building places for believers to meet, that were given to the Christians, at the State's expense.
380 AD – Christianity became a religious system.
At that time, the pagan mentality saw religion as reporting to a temple once or twice a week, standing around an altar watching solemn-faced, darkly dressed priests, and offering a sacrifice to a heathen god. When the ritual was over, everyone went home.
And it was that pagan mind-set that infiltrated Christianity. The corporate nature of the ecclesia was lost, community ended, the natural habitat of our species vanished, and so the proper place to learn how to live by the Lord's life, vanished as well.
Church hierarchy was modeled around the Roman political system, and church meetings were modeled around pagan temple meetings. Christianity quickly degraded from a living relationship with a risen Lord, to a religious system of form and works.
380 AD – House churches banned by the Roman Church.
At the same time, house churches were banned by the newly formed Roman Church. Why were house churches banned? Because House Churches cannot be controlled by political systems, governments, or religions.
380 AD – Secularization of the church began.
Because Christianity became the state religion, people declared themselves to be Christians for personal gain, and without an encounter with the risen Lord Jesus. As a result, the secularization of the church began.
476 AD to 1300 AD – Collapse of the Roman Empire, and entrance into the Dark Ages.
Less than 100 years after House Churches were outlawed and the Christian Church secularized, the Roman Empire collapsed, the Christian Church became a religion of superstition and control, and Europe fell into the Dark Ages.
(Note: I am indebted to Gene Edwards for many of the concepts in this series.)
… Next time …. Part 23 – The Importance Of Living In Our New Habitat


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"Papaw, can I teach you Chinese?"
How a girl coaxed her grandpa back to life.
Your treasures and mine.
How a girl coaxed her grandpa back to life.
A New Jersey family marks the holiday each year with lights, cookies, and a party in honor of a long-lost matriarch.
Thanks to Craig and Tina Abernethy of San Diego for submitting this shot of themselves with their granddaughter, Calla, on Halloween last year.
Three generations, one road trip.
A woman honors the grandparents who shaped her.
Nancy Schatz is famous in Maine for the blueberry pie she learned how to make from her mother, who learned how to make it from hers. Here's the recipe, which Nancy's granddaughters have begun to master, too.
You'll need some olive oil, a good butcher, and this recipe for Neapolitan ragù.
What it's like to join the Peace Corps at age 86.
A retired pastry chef in Texas surprised his great-grandchildren on Easter with this one-of-a-kind confection.
A tribute to grandparents for Valentine's Day.
Would her grandma remember her? Jane Kim, 41, wasn't sure. It had been 23 years since she'd last visited her in Korea, and she was nearly 100 years old.
This time of year, I always think of my grandma Mia, who made me feel safe, special, and loved for 22 years.
Her son was wounded in Iraq. But Gail Kirby has a lot to celebrate.
"Having grandchildren expands your heart beyond all boundaries you've ever known," says Elaine Dove of Tustin, California. "It's like loving your children on steroids."
A grandma in Massachusetts saves "every single thing" her granddaughters scribble, paint, sculpt, and glue.
A short tribute to my grandmother, who lived to 94.
Lisa Drayer got 40 years with her grandmother. They were never closer than at the end.
My grandfather must have liked this one.


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Harassment Investigations
In Ontario, under Section 55.3, a Ministry of Labour inspector may write an order for an employer to complete a workplace investigation, at the expense of the employer, "by an impartial person possessing such knowledge, experience or qualifications as are specified by the inspector and to obtain, at the expense of the employer, a written report by that person". We can help. We have the skills, expert knowledge and experience to complete harassment investigations. Don't wait for an order; reach out to us as soon as you realize you have a situation you cannot handle internally.


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The economy is up – the economy is down, which one is it?
I wrote that line here as an opening to our series of posts highlighting findings from the Experian Marketing Services' 2011 Digital Marketer Report.
That question for marketers is more pertinent today than ever as we've had to adjust in recent years to a new environment of constant change and hyper-innovation. This has arrived in many different facets, from a dizzying array of new online offerings, to external influences, such as the economic uncertainty over the last several years that has altered buyer and marketer behavior.
The only way to answer that question is to focus on a better understanding of our customer. As such, we are proud to launch the Experian Consumer Expectation Index (CEI) to better understand consumer behavior. The CEI trends consumer behavior based upon their economic outlook through more than 60,000 consumer data elements including users of more than 8,000 consumer brands and products and 600 psychographics, lifestyles, attitudes and opinions.
This unprecedented depth of consumer behavior data allows us to provide more finite insights to share with marketers. Along with the monthly updates we will be posting additional findings in-between the regular updates to the blog.
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Between the big TriMet light rail project, PBOT's fog-sealing binge, and other random projects — for some reason this summer has been full of construction in the Portland area. As a result, there are a lot of detours and general advisories to know about.
Below is a roundup of construction projects and detour notices that impact bicycling. (If we've left any out, please share them in the comments below.):
Portland Parks will finally (!) fix eroded section of Springwater Corridor path
It's been a year and-a-half since erosion did major damage to a section of the popular Springwater path about one mile south of the Ross Island Bridge back in March of last year. Parks announced yesterday that they plan to begin the repairs at the end of September and it will last through October. The path will be fully closed during construction work hours of Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Parks is still working out details, but here's what they're saying so far:
"PP&R has planned the construction timing to allow commuter and recreation access in the morning before 9am and in the evening after 4pm, when crews are not working. In order to maintain this limited access, we need your help. Please plan enough time to pass through the construction zone before the trail section closes. "
Stay tuned for more details on this project, exact closure dates, and access plans.
Construction closes SE 6th Avenue at Clay, except for bikes
The Bureau of Environmental Services is doing a "green street and pedestrian improvement project" that will close SE 6th Ave at Clay Street all this week between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. The good news is that people riding bicycles will be allowed through the construction area during work hours (drivers are being routed to SE Hawthorne, Grand, Mill or 7th). This project is slated to last about two weeks.
Fog sealing closes SE Lincoln bike boulevard
Reader Doug Klotz said he came up on a poorly planned detour while biking westbound on SE Lincoln. As he approached Calle Cesar Chavez (SE 39th), he noticed "Road Closed" signs and an A-board sign with "Bike Detour" in small print. "However, there was no indication as to where the route of this "detour" was!," wrote a frustrated Klotz to the Active Right of Way email list. "I suppose that PBOT expects me to turn right on Chavez, travel in the lane, get into the left lane, and turn left across traffic onto Harrison." Klotz has called in his concerns to 823-SAFE. Be aware when riding in this area.
Section of NE 33rd near Marine Drive closed for five months
The Bureau of Environmental Services is replacing a culvert on NE 33rd that has required them to fully close the street just north of Columbia Blvd. This section of 33rd is a popular way to connect from northeast neighborhoods to the Marine Drive bike path. No bicycle riding is allowed through the closure zone and BES has provided a detour map which takes you around the construction area. This project started on August 30th.
TriMet opens new SE 17th Avenue overpass above Powell Blvd
TriMet has announced that their new overpass is now open to the public. The overpass was re-done as part of the Portland Milwaukie Light Rail project and it now includes wider sidewalks and it will soon be striped with permanent bike lanes. Reader Howard Draper sent us the photo above and shared that it's, "Soooo nice to bike over."
I think that's all for now. Remember to share your detour tips and any other route advisories in the comments below.
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Daniel Ladd
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UC Irvine, Department Economics
3151 Social Science Plaza, CA 92617
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I'm Daniel Ladd, a Ph.D. candidate in Economics at UC Irvine. My research areas include Labor, Housing, Abortion and Airlines.
Did parental involvement laws grow teeth? The effects of state restrictions on minors' access to abortion
We compile data on the locations of abortion providers and enforcement of parental involvement laws to document dramatic increases in the distances minors must travel if they wish to obtain an abortion without involving a parent or judge: from 58 miles in 1992 to 454 in 2016. Using both double and triple-difference estimation strategies, we estimate the effects of parental involvement laws, allowing them to vary with the distances minors might travel to avoid them. Our results confirm previous findings that parental involvement laws did not increase teen births in the 1980s, and provide new evidence that in more recent decades they have increased teen birth by an average of 3 percent. The estimated effects are increasing in avoidance distance to the point that a confidential abortion is more than a day's drive away, and also are substantially larger in the poorest quartile of counties.


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Art imitates life (please don't sue)
So I was having a store signing when all of a sudden Zeejay shows up.
Yep, "Zeejay" is actually Zachary J. Simon, a long-time Cool Jerk reader and subscriber who won a contest I held a few months ago. The winner's prize was a walk-on cameo in a Cool Jerk strip. Well, Zac has so much "friend equity" with Cool Jerk and has so many peccadilloes that I expanded his cameo into a full-fledged character. Then I blew his head off.
Luckily, Zac took no offense to his libelous portrayal, and stopped by my signing to shoot me in the head the breeze and buy a bunch of Cool Jerk shwag. Thanks, Zeejay!
Thanks also to Juan, Dan Horn (no relation), Danny and Rafael, who also bought some Cool Jerk books. And thanks to the crew of Southern California Comics — Jamie, Shawn, Matt, the other Matt and Sam — who were great hosts. And thanks to by better half Darlene for baking up a box of puffy, salted chocolate chip cookies for the customers and crew.


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Women diagnosed with ovarian epithelial cancer often experience persistence or recurrence of the disease following treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy. This phenomenon occurs in women within 6-12 months of completion with a platinum-based regiment. Estimates point to 22,240 novel cases of ovarian cancer in the United States, and 80% of patients will relapse after first-line treatment, according to the National Cancer Institute at the NIH. Therefore, new lines of treatment are essential.
VentiRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., announced that their investigation with motolimod (VTX-2337), administered in combination with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD) for the treatment of recurrent or persistent ovarian cancer, received Fast Track Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
FDA Fast Track Designation aims at expediting clinical development and submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) by promoting frequent interactions with the FDA review team. Life-threatening conditions and unmet medical needs constitute the focus of the proposal.
"The Fast Track designation is an important regulatory milestone for the motolimod (VTX-2337) program and underscores the potential for this novel agent to address a significant unmet medical need for women with ovarian cancer who have progressed on or recurred after receiving platinum-based chemotherapy," said Robert Hershberg, MD, PhD, President and CEO of VentiRx. "We look forward to emerging clinical data and to the possibility of providing a meaningful treatment for women with ovarian cancer."
Motolimod (VTX-2337) — a new TLR8 immunotherapy
Motolimod, a novel Toll-like Receptor 8 (TLR8) agonist, directly activates human myeloid dendritic cells (mDCs), monocytes and natural killer (NK) cells. These multiple target activations result in a large production of mediators known to orchestrate the integration of innate and adaptive antitumor responses.
Results from preclinical models suggest that the combination of VTX-2337 with PLD may act synergistically to stimulate immune pathways shown to possess antitumor activity. The combination was demonstrated to be safe and well-tolerated, according to the results obtained in a recent completed Phase 1 trial performed in the same study population.
Motolimid is currently being evaluated in the GOG-3003, one of two placebo-controlled Phase 2 clinical trials, in combination with PLD in patients with recurrent or persistent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer who has failed prior platinum-based chemotherapy. VentiRx has completed the enrollment of over 290 patients. The primary goal of the study is overall survival and is being performed in collaboration with the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) Partners Program. FDA granted Orphan Drug designation to motolimod (VTX-2337) for the treatment of ovarian cancer in April 2014.
The second trial, called Active8, is VentiRx Pharmaceuticals Inc.-sponsored, randomized, Phase 2 placebo-controlled trial in patients with locally advanced and metastatic squamous-cell carcinoma of the head and neck (NCT01836029).
VentiRx Pharmaceuticals
VentiRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel Toll-like receptor 8 (TLR8) immunotherapies to be applied in the treatment of cancer, respiratory and inflammatory diseases. Motolimod (VTX-2337), a small-molecule TLR8 agonist for the treatment of cancer, is currently the company's lead product candidate.


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I had made these photos in May 2017 while visiting Granada in Spain.
It is just a snapshot of people enjoying themselves, strolling on the squares, kissing, chatting, playing, observing, and having a drink on a sunny and relaxing day.
That makes me smile. Life is beautiful, isn't it?
I hope you had a good Sunday as well.
This makes for a perfect link with my friend Terri's blog and her Sunday Stills challenge. Go there and learn from her unique perspectives.


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Name: Gnat
Age: 20?
Occupation: The Brains
The Margrave's agents are all people from alternate versions of Deerton that hope for a better, perfect, version of the town once all competing and imperfect Deertons have been erased from every dimension. Nathaniel, or Nat, or Gnat, is a constant hub of buzzing nervousness, always stuttering and falling over his own words in an attempt to please the Margrave and her various agents. Because of this, no one really likes him or wishes to associate with him, and Syd in particular can be vicious in their mockery of Gnat, occasionally taking his form to parody and insult him.
However, Gnat's nervous exterior hides a strong and disciplined mind, one that is eminently equal to the tasks of finding ley lines that can be unraveled to erase parts of Deerton from existence. He is also well-versed in many other fields, from electronics to history to philosophy. Gnat's desire was knowledge and the mental acuity to use it, so he is extremely self-conscious about his work and will fly into a flustered rage if he feels like someone is making him look unintelligent.
Trivia: He has also taken it upon himself to document the various erased Deertons, and keeps a trunk laden with souvenirs from deleted towns. These documents tend to reflect his personal interests, and include a variety of movies and music unique to various alternate worlds that he enjoys listening to. It is mostly anime, with subs being GREATLY preferred to dubs. Incompatible cross-universe media standards are also his eternal bane.


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As the information age advances further, J.R. Group has diversified its businesses and expanded its products line in the trading of other industrial products.
J.R. Shock Absorber Specialist Sdn. Bhd. Was founded and emphasis on offering absorber and automotive spare parts products. A shock absorber is a mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp shock impulse, and dissipate kinetic energy. It is a type of dashpot. In general terms, shock absorbers help cushion vehicles on uneven roads.
Supported by experiences of J.R. Group as well as responsible management team, we maintain a consistent growth by providing high quality products that meet customers' requirement. Our continuous commitment enables us to continue to offer our customers the best products and benefits our customers.


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|I stuck an extra tomato plant into this sunny pot. I think I'm going to regret this :-)
|Perennial foxglove in the shade garden.
|I have these two astilbe growing right next to each other, but they are such different sizes! I obviously wasn't paying attention to height when I ordered them.
|I moved the remaining bee balm last fall from a garden I've abandoned, and they are doing nicely in their new spot.
|One of the containers in the shade on the back patio.


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The next School Council Meeting is being held on Thursday November the 7th at 7:00pm in the Frankland Staff room. As always, childcare is provided.
Please review the Agenda for Nov 7 beforehand.
Also, please review the minutes from the Ward 15 Council Meeting held on October 24th.
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Does alcohol cause PMS?
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Paris (AFP) –
Researchers reported a link Monday between PMS and drinking alcohol, but could not conclude whether premenstrual suffering causes women to hit the bottle, or the other way round.
A trawl of data from 19 studies in eight countries found a "moderate association" between premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms such as cramps, breast tenderness, fatigue, moodiness, and depression on the one hand, and a tipple on (in) the other.
The link was "more pronounced" with heavy drinking -- equivalent to one average-sized drink per day or more -- the researchers said.
This suggested drinking may be the cause, rather than the consequence, of some PMS cases, they said.
But the data "cannot strictly rule out that PMS causes women to drink in order to mitigate their symptoms," study co-author Bahi Takkouche of the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain told AFP.
Either way, the findings "are important given that the worldwide prevalence of alcohol drinking among women is not negligible," the team wrote in the online journal BMJ Open.
The data used in the meta-analysis was taken from studies conducted in the United States, Britain, Poland, Switzerland, Turkey, South Korea, Taiwan and Australia.
PMS symptoms, which vary from woman to woman, usually last one to a few days before menstruation.
According to the NHS, about one in 20 women suffer symptoms so severe they interrupt their lives or work.
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In the United States, previous research has found, the economic cost can reach $5,000 (just over 4,000 euros) per PMS case per year due to women staying away from work, and seeking medical pain relief.
The majority of cases are never recorded, however, as many women simply carry on as best they can.
Worldwide, the proportion of women who drink alcohol is about 29 percent, said the research team. "Heavy" drinkers made up about six percent of the female population.
In Europe and America, these figures are "much higher" -- about 60 percent of women drink in Europe, and 13 percent heavily.
Based on these figures and the study findings, the team estimated that about one in 10 PMS cases may be associated with drinking worldwide, and one in five in Europe.
"Furthermore, heavy drinking may be associated with four percent of the PMS cases in the world and over nine percent in Europe," the researchers concluded.
In a comment on the study, gynaecologist Nick Panay of the Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital in London said the "potential causal association" between alcohol use and PMS was "interesting".
It was, however, "not surprising given the impact of alcohol on hormones and neurotransmitters" -- the body's chemical messengers, he said via the Science Media Centre.


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I had time to play again and made this new home card. I am adding this to the Ombre challenge at A Blog Named Hero Its a very simple card using distress pens and the Hero Arts Row of Houses stamp. I cut the sentiment with my Silhouette machine.
I have only one week left of my summer holidays, I can't believe how quickly 6 weeks goes and we are back to school next week, the weather has taken a turn for the worse and it looks like rain all week!! I was hoping to get in the garden before I go back :0(


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Our holistic approach to wellness means living the most healthful you. Wellness is the state of being in good health, and is especially important as an actively pursued goal. Educational workshops, fitness fashion shows, tasting events, health screening and wellness coaching are among the many creative events presented to our enthusiastic membership.
Project 2020: The Future at VGCC
Set against a beautiful view overlooking Hole #18, our Wellness Center has tripled in size, from 2,500 square feet to more than 7,000. In addition to adding a group cycle room, two spa treatment rooms, and enlarged studio and equipment space, we have added state-of-the-art Technogym equipment. Learn more about Project 2020 here.
Personal training and massage therapy are available, with additional spa services to come. In the studio, professionally certified fitness instructors are available for one-on-one training and the ever-growing menu of fitness classes. Our Technogym MyWellness app offers a connected wellness experience to help you track and achieve your health, fitness and wellness goals.
Massage. Skin Care. Spa packages, and more. Stay tuned for more information, coming soon.
The Aquatic Center features a variety of aquatic fitness classes for members at every level and ability at our newly renovated junior Olympic-sized pool. Along with lap swim, take part in the professionally coached Swim Club. Learn to improve your strokes and gain endurance as a part of your healthy lifestyle. Once your workout is complete, enjoy a restful meditation in the spa.


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GiftAMeal Skandalaris Summer Internship Opportunity
We are a funded, highly awarded, and quickly growing social-impact startup in the food tech space, seeking someone to get in the weeds of all aspects of our startup.
Limited to WashU Students in Skandalaris Summer Internship Program
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Help us inspire simple acts of kindness by making it easy for people to fight hunger in their communities. GiftAMeal is a mobile application that helps provide a meal to someone in need each time a user dines at a partner restaurant. Featured in the St. Louis Business Journal, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Fox 2 News, and more, GiftAMeal has over 150 partner restaurants and has provided over 218,000 meals to those in need. 3-minute video overview of what we do: hecmedia.org/posts/giftameal
We are seeking a summer intern to conduct research, acquire new restaurants, and ideate marketing strategies. The intern will work directly with the CEO and have the opportunity to be exposed to all aspects of the company.
We are at an inflection point, riding a wave of growth after doubling our sales in the last 6 months, closing a $165,000 round of funding, winning a $50,000 Arch Grant, and establishing relationships with some of the biggest names in food.
About you (ideally):
Outstanding communicator
Incredibly self-motivated
Self-starter who takes initiative
Resourceful and proactive
Cool, fun, and super smart
Willing to learn
Open to all projects from cold-calls to social media scheduling to market research to big picture strategy
Why you'll love working with us:
The chance to solve tough, interesting problems
Respect and a collaborative work environment that is open to new ideas
Total transparency - nothing off limits for inquiry or discussion
Innovative, tech-minded workspace in Cortex
Exciting progress
Autonomy and the power to effect a lot of change
Projects that actually matter and build your skillset to 10x your resume (past GiftAMeal interns have gone onto work at companies like: Goldman Sachs, Maritz, Oracle, KPMG, Stack Overflow, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Law school at Creighton University, and PhD at WashU)
Unlimited coffee, bagels, bananas, and miscellaneous other snacks at our office
A sense of purpose as we go from feeding hundreds of thousands to millions of people
Example projects you could work on:
Helping with our social media strategy / scheduling posts on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram about our restaurants and to boost follower engagement
Conducting market research on evaluating new cities to expand to
Distributing table-tents, window-decals, and other materials to partner restaurants
Compiling leads of restaurants and the owner names / notes on the restaurants
Calling restaurants to set up meetings for team members in St. Louis
Designing sales materials, website pages, app page mock ups, promotional materials, etc
Putting together a structured plan for how we could utilize 'brand ambassadors' at college campuses to increase awareness of GiftAMeal
Researching different sales hiring expansion strategies and organizational structures
Writing blog posts for our website to create inbound leads for restaurants and to engage users
If you are interested, please email your resume and why you think you are a fit for the role to Andrew Glantz (Founder/CEO): firstname.lastname@example.com


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For today's post we will tackle the question the Skeptic Annotated Bible asked: What is the human life span?
Here are the two answers which the skeptic believes shows a Bible contradiction:
70 years.
"As for the days of our life, they contain seventy years, Or if due to strength, eighty years, Yet their pride is but labor and sorrow; For soon it is gone and we fly away." (Psalm 90:10)
120 years.
"Then the Lord said, "My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, because he also is flesh; nevertheless his days shall be one hundred and twenty years."" (Genesis 6:3)
More than 120 years.
After the flood, many men (and at least one woman) lived longer than God's 120 year limit. Here are some examples:
Noah – 950 years Genesis 9:29
Shem – 600 years Genesis 11:10-11
Arphaxad – 438 years Genesis 11:12-13
Salah – 433 years Genesis 11:14-15
Eber – 464 years Genesis 11:16-17
Peleg – 239 years Genesis 11:18-19
Reu – 239 years Genesis 11:20-21
Serug – 229 years Genesis 11:22-23
Nahor – 148 years Genesis 11:24-25
Terah – 205 years Genesis 11:32
Sarah – 127 years Genesis 23:1
Abraham – 175 years Genesis 25:7
Ishmael – 137 years Genesis 25:17
(All Scriptural quotation comes from the New American Standard Bible)
Here's a closer look at whether or not there is a contradiction:


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Four Bedroom Villa with Private Pool - Anggrek
Room size:
450 m2
8 Adults
Bed type:
1 Two-storey Villa ( 450 square meters in total ) with four Bedrooms all with private ensuite bathrooms. The master bedroom is located on the upper level which also features an outdoor terrace.Two twin bedrooms and one king bedroom are located on ground level. Villa Anggrek further offers a separate lounge, dining area, living area, full kitchen and swimming pool. Villa Anggrek can accomodate up to 8 guests.
Villa Facilities:
- Elegant hand-crafted furniture and Balinese artworks adorn each villa or suite
- King-size beds and twin beds
- Designer signature bathroom amenities made exclusively for The Royal Purnama
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- Flat Screen TV
- Poolside daybeds or sun-loungers
- Mini-bar and Mini-spa items. (In room retail amenities)
- Espresso coffee machine and a lavish range of teas to indulge
- Complimentary high speed Wi-Fi Internet access
- Double vanity basins in the bathrooms and oversized granite bathtub


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Trilogy Orlando
Trilogy Orlando, located about 30 minutes from Downtown Orlando, has something for everyone. This is possibly the most active, active adult community around that features a spectacular clubhouse and home sizes and sites to fit just about any taste.
The 57,000+ square foot Magnolia House is at the heart of the community and its features include a heated indoor/outdoor community pool, pickle ball courts, bocce ball, tennis courts, athletic club, aerobics, clubs, party room with test kitchen, event center/ballroom (and boy are there events galore), golf simulation, on site restaurant, and so much more. I could go on for days, but you really must see for yourself. This community is like a dream come true.
Trilogy Orlando with home prices from $200,000 to $400,000 plus. Whether you are looking for a new home or resale, we can help.


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Books, Book Chapters and Technical Reports
Design and use of assistive technology: Social, technical, ethical, and economic challenges, edited by M. Oishi, M. Van der Loos, I. Mitchell. Springer, New York, NY, November 2010.
Book Chapters
R. A. Cortez, D. Tolic, I. Palunko, N. Eskandari, R. Fierro, M. Oishi and J. Wood, "Framework for user-guided search and adaptive tracking of maneuvering targets via cooperative UAVs," In Advances in Intelligent and Autonomous Aerospace Systems, in the Progress in Aeronautics and Astronautics Series, edited by J. Valasek. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Reston, VA, October 2012, p. 445-468.
P. Danielson, H. Longstaff, R. Ahmad, H. Van der Loos, I. Mitchell, and M. Oishi, "Case study: An assistive technology ethics survey," In Design and use of assistive technology: Social, technical, ethical, and economic challenges, edited by M. Oishi, M. Van der Loos, I. Mitchell. Springer, NY, November 2010.
M. Oishi, C. Tomlin, and A. Degani, "Beyond the interface," In Taming HAL: Designing Interfaces Beyond 2001, A. Degani, Palgrave Macmillan, January 2004.
C. Tomlin, I. Mitchell, A. Bayen, and M. Oishi, "Verification of hybrid systems," In Control Systems, Robotics, and Automation, edited by H. Unbehauen, in the Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) UNESCO, EOLSS Publishers, Oxford, UK, 2005.
Technical Reports
A. Vinod, B. HomChaudhuri, C. Hintz, A. Parikh, S. P. Buerger, J. Salton, D. Novick, M. Oishi, and R. Fierro, "Aerial suppression of airborne platforms (ASAP): Coordinated capture of a threat uas via stochastic reachability," in International Symposium on Aerial Robotics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, June 2017.
"Human interaction with complex systems: Advances in hybrid reachability and control," Sandia Report SAND2006-5560, August 2006.
M. Oishi, A. Degani, and C. Tomlin, "Verification of safety of hybrid systems: Discrete abstractions and their application to user-interface design," NASA Technical Memorandum 212803, December 2003.
M. Oishi, "Safe collision avoidance maneuvers using constrained optimization," SUDAAR 730, June 2001.
M. Nuffort and M. Oishi, "Design of a high efficiency, high velocity blower utilizing coaxial, counter-rotating propellers," MAE 340, Junior Independent Work with Design, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, Princeton University, May 1997.


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Venkatesh Raja who is popular among Kollywood Film Circle has now launched his production house " Venkey's Film International". The main motto of this production house to distribute the quality movies for Tamil Cinema Audience in a much better way.
This production house is about to distribute a movie "MO" which was produced by WTF Entertainment & Moment Entertainment as their debut movie. This fun filled Horror Movie features a famous Sun Music VJ Suresh in lead while Kakka Muttai fame Aishwarya Rajesh done as a female lead. This movie also features Pooja Devariya of Iraivi & Kuttrame Thandanai Fame, Ramesh Thilak, Yester Year actor Selva, Mundasu Patti – Munis Kanth' fame Ramadas, Yogi Babu, 'Mime' Gopi & Rajathanthiram Fame Siva.
This movie directed by a debutant Buvan Nallan who was an associate of Director Selva. Ace Cinematographer Balasubramaniam's associate Vishnu Sree K has done Cinematograpy, Gopinath taken care of Editing, Balasubramaniam has worked as Art Director & Sameer D Santhosh an associate of AR Rahman rendered a Music for this movie.
Venkey's Film International Venkatesh raja said that he was excited about releasing this movie & promised that his production house is about to distribute more quality movies & also hinted that his production house is getting into movie production shortly.


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When you look at red states in America, one must wonder why they aren't voting for the left. Many poor areas vote for politicians who want to slash the safety net. Wins by anti-government assistance politicians like Matt Bevin from Kentucky and Paul LePage from Maine are just two examples of voters that depend on the safety-net programs voting in some cases against their own interests.
Reporter Alec MacGillis discusses his New York Times article, "Who Turned My Blue State Red?" with Ring of Fire's Sam Seder.


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Change is in the air at Guildford, the south-of-London city which has always been a key spot for games development in the UK but has seen a resurgence of late. From the recent spate of newly-opened outfits – such as Kuju's Doublesix and Codemasters' new studio – through to hotly-watched independents like Media Molecule and its Microsoft-owned alma mater Lionhead, the area is booming.
Things are no different at EA's Bright Light studio, the recently-rebranded and now casual-focused group in EA UK which towers over its Guildford contemporaries both literally (thanks to its lofty spot in the newer Electronic Arts Guildford high-rise offices) and historically (the team proudly toasts a heritage that includes the likes Theme Park, Syndicate, Populous and Dungeon Keeper by way of EA's 1995 Bullfrog acquisition).
In mid-2008 Bright Light finds itself at an interesting time in EA's overall history. With CEO John Riccitiello returning to the lead the company last year, the 'Change Agenda' he has since put in place famously restructured the firm into four labels – one of which is the Casual Entertainment imprint Bright Light now reports to.
At the same time, EA has been on widely-reported hunt for new ideas and fresh IP. Skate last year helped usher in this new era, outselling rival Tony Hawk by almost two to one. But EA being EA it doesn't want just one fresh new franchise, it wants a stable of them, ready to set the company up for future success. And a few years ago, the team at Bright Light (back when it had just been organised into its previous incarnation EA UK), was charged with tackling this same challenge.
You won't be surprised to hear that Bright Light's developers say their answer – a new Nintendo DS children's rhythm-action game called Zubo set for release later this year – proves that lightning can strike twice in corporate confines, creating and fostering a new idea from nothing. But what might surprise you is how the team's rule-breaking insistence and focus, and a willingness to argue back with their bosses, helped contribute to EA's new corporate culture – which is being watched by many in the industry.
Zubo's rule-breaking nature was inherent at the start of its inception – back before it even had a name, explains executive producer Rob O'Farrell. Early on it was decided that the team, which originally cut its teeth as the handheld-focused Fusion unit creating the likes of Burnout Legends, would be flexing its muscles toned making the portable Harry Potter titles to build a new kids IP. O'Farrell and concept artist Jacques Gauthier took a cue from that licence and chose to focus from the start on something that would be just as character driven and distinct.
"We wanted to be able to build a world through characters, and something which could have strength and longevity," O'Farrell explains to Develop in a room at EA's UK studio base (Criterion are on the next floor) that is filled with Zubo concept artwork. "I didn't want anything where you could say 'I've seen this before'," he explains, pointing regularly to a Zubo poster which features the games 55 individual 'Zubo' characters, which young players meet in the gameworld.
But games for children – "good games for children," O'Farrell stresses – are hard to get right. "In kids' character games you've got to see the characters and go 'wow' straight away and see the life in the characters," he says, pointing out that the biggest kids game hits of recent times, Lego Star Wars and Pokémon, worked their charms via animation and stylism. And while 'make the next Pokémon' is easy to write on paper, it's not something you can magic out of thin air, even after years building digital recreations of Hogwarts.
So the team shut itself off from the rest of EA and rejected a timetable for production, instead kicking about ideas and character concepts for a number of months – a stark difference to many other games, whether produced at EA or not, which can have a somewhat rushed concept art phase.
"It was very different, being allowed to let everything go. It means we were asking more questions, but it was much more liberating in a creative sense," says Gauthier, who adds that the months spent refining the concept work meant that the style of the game was very definite before a single line of code was written.
Indeed, Develop's first encounter with Zubo, back when it went under another name, was during a previous visit to the EA Guildford office over a year ago and a chance wander past the Zubo team with its walls covered in character artwork. The watchful eyes and ushering hands of a PR quickly dragged us away – but even then the artistic vision was as clear as it is on our cover artwork and across these pages today.
But the secretive nature meant that the team was under the radar for quite a long time at EA – for both good and ill. Explains O'Farell: "We started becoming referred to as this secret-type project that people heard about, but didn't really know anything concrete on. We didn't have a SKU plan at that point – something unusual for EA because that means no ship date.
"It caused arguments – because it was an unusual thing, that not every one knew about, and it had no revenue against it but was spending money on pre-production," he admits, but the team took a chance and chose to ignore the accountants. "We just wanted to get a feel for the characters. And because we kept quiet, there was ultimately no interference."
And, in time, the people signing the cheques eventually saw the upside as the artwork and concept designs continued to impress and capture imaginations. "This was very much out of EA's comfort zone. We are used to sports games, used to FPS games – but not used to things like this, so we were allowed the extra time to find out what makes these things work. Because we kept quiet – and never at any point said 'oh, we've got this great game here already, let's announce it to the press' – there was no pressure, and no one telling us what to do or trying to meddle."
As the team refined its ideas, they found themselves continuing to push against the 'EA regime' (our words, not theirs). And when the time came to actually designing a gameplay mechanic that featured the characters, the team let the art drive the direction, rather than follow any corporate mandate.
Having created a cast of 55 characters, one art prototype featured each Zubo on its own collectible playing card, which proved a compulsive part of the pitching process. The team would often just take the cards to exec meetings instead of code or artwork; at a senior level, EA chief creative officer Bing Gordon was a big fan of the cards because of their tactile nature.
"Because the cards had been so popular, we looked at how that would work if the characters existed in a card game," says game designer Dom Oldrey. "But it soon became apparent that while we were having a lot of fun, other players weren't enjoying the game. It was becoming very strategy focused, almost like chess." So, in another instance of the team rejecting what execs liked in favour of gut instinct, Oldrey revamped the card game idea into a battle system that crossed scissor-paper-stone with collectible card games. He explains that the result is a blend of Top Trumps mixed with resource management elements – and the invites Develop to play a physical version of it because the team, of course, had made a new mock-up of the card game, complete with cards, rules and battle board. The result is very playable, and boasts the makings of a solid core gameplay mechanic, or the 'five minutes of replayable fun' which any designer will admit is crucial to both core games experiences, such as Halo and Pokemon, and casual ones like Minesweeper and Bejewelled.
But even when turned into software, the team felt the idea still wasn't perfect. "At that point, we had something that was probably okay to work from – we could have finished it and shipped it, but it wouldn't have been the game it is now," says Oldrey.
A software prototype of the card game soon provided more feedback – although the battling card prototype was fun, people testing the game had more fun with a last minute battle mechanic that had been put in to make players press a button at a certain time during battle to obtain more powerful attacks. It provided a brainwave moment that Oldrey says wouldn't have come about if the game hadn't been continually prototyped.
"It became fairly clear incredibly quickly that we should be doing rhythm action," he says, adding that "the characters make that kind of experience a lot more enjoyable than something like the beat-matching games which are all rhythm, no action."
It's at this point you might think that Zubo's story ends, with a SKU-plan finally rolled out, and the game rushed into production for anything that could host it; PSP, Wii, PC, 360… but not so for the Bright Light team. The near-stubborn, singular vision driving the team's behaviour extended itself to the game's target format – Zubo, at least at first, is only arriving on one system: the DS.
"We want to make a console-quality game for the DS," says O'Farrell, acknowledging that the single-format approach goes against the conventional wisdom that says a new IP needs to hit as many formats at once to make money. "But there's no reason why the DS should be seen as the second cousin for games content. Especially when the market is so big."
Producer Michael Heywood adds: "I hope we've proven already that we're really committed to innovation, and we wanted to use that push the platform's boundaries further. It's a new IP – we shouldn't have to just do tried and tested methods with the artwork and do a disservice to the characters we've created."
O'Farrell agrees. "And sticking to DS keeps us focused on quality. We've really had to focus on quality because we're ultimately looking at an audience that EA doesn't necessarily hit," he says.
Of course music is of paramount importance in a rhythm action game – and is even more crucial to get right on a format like the DS, which head of audio Lydia Andrew says can pose a problem from the off. When it came to tackling this, EA took the same aggressive approach it took to the rest of the production.
"One the things that is most important in a game where half the experience is driven by music is to understand how players interact and treat music on that platform. And on the DS it turns out that people, on the whole, turn the sound off, so we've had to make music that convinces them not to," she explains.
The game has 13 music tracks that accompany in-game battles and which players must tap the DS touchscreen in time with at key moments.
"From a technical point of view that music has been incredibly complex to write. Every piece of music has to have exactly the same BPM, tempo and key construction to fit within the rhythm of the battle's rhythm action mechanic."
And while the art team on Zubo was allowed to gestate and form their ideas, like-wise the audio team has been encouraged to find new ways to fulfill its creative vision.
The first of these was to do a lot of research in the spectrum of playback on the DS' speakers, and work out how you could program audio to sound the best it can in those response ranges, explains Andrew.
"It's something we know a lot of games get wrong on handheld – I loved Loco Roco's sound, for instance, but the minute you took the headphones out it just folded in on itself and it was full of hiss. So we can't just hope people listen on headphones – we want to make sure that if kids play it with the speakers on it grabs them and isn't…" She shudders at the thought of low-quality audio – in the way only a game audio programmer could.
Another change has been embracing MIDI files for audio playback on the DS – a necessity as WAV files of each track would take up too much room on the cartridge. "At the very start of the project I was concerned about having to use MIDI – in my head it sounds like 'plinky plonky' music – and I kept asking if could have the biggest DS cart ever and just put lots of music files in there."
What turned the situation around was a revamp of the studio's audio pipeline, producing what Andrew calls another 'first for EA'. The studio now has a batch processing system built into its pipeline which is set to optimise, via a series of plugins, audio files to be played back on a DS.
Explains Andrew: "It maximises every aspect of a sound to its best – and has worked wonders for us. We've got some sparkly sounds which you'd think would sound dreadful on a DS, but have run through the pipeline and have been boosted to work in that spectrum of sound."
All through the extended production (the game is now into an alpha stage, with lots of bug testing already under way early in production – another attempt to buck the trends of development), O'Farrell and his team took a cue from their work with, of all people, J. K. Rowling to work out how they would continue to secure exec buy-in. And, they say, it turns out that the bosses at EA actually appreciate designers and developers who stick to their guns to maintain their vision.
"Working with Jo Rowling and learning from her process really helped us understand how to control, decide and adapt our fiction," says O'Farrell. "Often on the Harry Potter games Jo would be very accommodating to us, but sometimes she would just say no to our ideas, and explain why suggesting something wouldn't work in the context of the fiction. That was a great learning process. Likewise we have had to be really firm – and here we've learnt that they [motions skyward as if to point to senior EA execs] really respect it when you argue back."
O'Farrell adds that in time it became increasingly clear to all involved that for a company like EA to learn about fostering an environment which encouraged new IP it would have to allow for creative push and pull – and more flexible deadlines – than it had previously.
"It was hard sometimes, because exec members – on previous projects – sometimes want a game they are overseeing to be the game they want to make, and not the game everyone else wants, or should be making. I felt that changed with Zubo – and the execs here really learnt, and we end up coming out of meetings having won our side on a certain point. Sometimes it's not the case, and we get a bollocking – but you know they still support us and believe in our ability to deliver.
"It's been a learning curve for us, and has been revolutionary for everyone. I think other teams at EA are now going to know that 'if Zubo can do it, so can we'. It's already happening at EA and elsewhere in other companies – the same kind of thing is happening with Dead Space at EA LA for instance, and I think the industry as a whole acknowledges that it needs to start generating new IPs, but find the right ways to do it."
But the fact that Zubo survived the change to this process, and many of the problems inherent at the 'old EA' (for a time the firm was notorious for having produced numerous projects that were canned just before they hit alpha), is all the more remarkable. In Zubo's behind-the-scenes lifespan, it has been under the stewardship of three different general managers as the EA UK operation shifted and changed until settling down into two separate studios – Bright Light and neighbour Criterion Games.
In chatting with the latest of those GMs, Bright Light head Harvey Elliott, Develop gets the sense that Zubo isn't just a special project given time to breathe, but also emblematic of the mood at the studio. Clearly, the studio and its teams feel they are just as worthy of attention as Criterion and its popular Burnout franchise (and given that Bright Light is working on Zubo, a new Potter title and games based on Hasbro properties – all part of EA's new Casual Entertainment label – it's hard not to agree). And as the story of Zubo's creation shows, the team wants to prove that games don't always have to be made under the same constraints as those that went before them.
"We always wanted to have, alongside Potter, something that was original, a bit more risky and unproven like Zubo. And then further along something that united both of that and was a bit more family oriented, like our new Hasbro games," explains Elliott on his overall plan for Bright Light.
"In making Zubo, we never really wanted it to draw on anything else – it has very much had to be its own thing, and have its own identity. And I think the fact that, while the game has been in the works for three and a bit years, it still feels fresh to many of us – there is something in it that really draws people in – which speaks a great deal to how that process has worked.
"And we've been very careful internally not to throw up our hands and go 'Hey everybody, this is a franchise!', because at some point someone has to step up and say 'Well, this is the product'. That's why we thought it was right to focus as much on DS as we can. Once it's released – that's when we we'll figure out what might happen next. That's been one of the great challenges, exciting and frustrating for various people, about the game, We're learning to make these new games for new casual audiences in a totally new way."


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basmati rice, dried herbs, dry herbs, easy, easy Persian rice, fenugreek, herbs, sabzi, Sadaf sabzi polo dehydrated, saffron
This Persian-style tuna rice bowl is perfect for those hectic and busy days where you don't have the time or the energy to cook, but want to prepare a healthy and home-cooked meal for your family. Not only are these tuna rice bowls super easy and quick to make, they are delicious and require minimal preparation!
What I like about this dish is that you can store the main ingredients in your pantry for months, if not years, for when you need them. The photos above show the brands I used but use any brand you have on hand or prefer. I used Sadaf sabzi polo dehydrated herbs because it contains fenugreek which is an essential herb in this rice. As for rice, I prefer a flavorful and fragrant basmati rice but Sela was all I had on hand. Some brands of rice produce extra long and slender-grained rice when cooked which is great, but have no aroma or flavor whatsoever and Sela falls into this category for me. For me taste is more important than looks. When it comes to tuna, I always buy the ones in oil and for this recipe I used Chicken of The Sea solid white albacore tuna in oil because it's chunkier and much tastier than the ones in water.
My recipe is for two servings and the Sadaf sabzi polo comes in a 2 oz. can which is enough for up to 6 servings. You will need 1/3 of the can for this recipe and can store the rest for future use. If you're cooking a larger batch just follow the recipe on the back of the can. The reason I used dry herbs was to save time and the energy it takes to clean, wash and chop all the herbs for this rice. But if you prefer to use fresh herbs, use my recipes for sabzi polo prepared by straining the rice, sabzi polo prepared by steaming the rice, or sabzi polo prepared in a rice cooker, whichever method you prefer.
Before cooking the rice, you need to re-hydrate the herbs by soaking them in warm water for at least 10 minutes and then straining them in a mesh strainer. The easiest way is to fill a bowl with warm water and add the herbs to a mesh strainer and set it over the bowl making sure all the herbs are submerged in the warm water. You may need to stir it a few times. After 10 minutes just lift the strainer off the bowl and discard the water. While the herbs are soaking, place your rice in a mesh strainer and rinse it under cold running water for few minutes. Once you're done with your rice, peel and chop your garlic.
Place all the ingredients, except saffron and tuna, into the bowl of a small rice cooker. Cover and turn it on following the manufacturer's timing. Half way through cooking, gently stir the ingredients to combine them.
When rice is ready, unplug the rice cooker. Dissolve saffron in 1 tablespoon hot water and pour over the rice. I didn't take a picture of this step.
To serve scoop rice into a bowl and top with tuna.
If you have a Persian rice cooker that makes crispy rice crust on the bottom and you have time to spare, use it for this rice. In order to save time, I used a regular rice cooker that took 30 minutes to cook the rice, therefore no crust was formed on the bottom of the pot.
Persian-Style Tuna Rice Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ready in: 40 min
Yields: 2 servings
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons Sadaf sabzi polo (dehydrated herbs)
1 cup long grain basmati rice
1 garlic clove peeled and finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1¾ cups cold water
Pinch of ground saffron (optional)
1 (5 oz) can Chicken of the Sea solid white albacore tuna in oil drained
Add the dry herbs to a sieve and set the sieve over a bowl of warm water, deep enough for the herbs to completely submerge. You may need to stir them a few times. Allow the dry herbs to re-hydrate for at least 10 minutes.
While the herbs are re-hydrating, place the rice in a mesh strainer or sieve and rinse under cold running water for few minutes or until the water runs clear.
Peel and finely chop the garlic clove.
Place all the ingredients, except saffron and tuna, into the bowl of a small rice cooker. Cover and turn it on following the manufacturer's timing. Half way through cooking, gently stir the ingredients to combine them.
When rice is ready, unplug the rice cooker. Dissolve saffron in 1 tablespoon hot water and pour over the rice.
To serve scoop rice into a bowl and top with tuna.


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Countdown to Star Trek Discovery – 181 days to goDecember 1st, 2016
Big news today is some information on casting. We have three roles:
Michelle Yeoh as Captain Georgiou. Weirdly, captain of the Shenzhou, not the Discovery. Most famous for Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, this is a big name for the cast, although probably a more minor role.
Doug Jones as Lieutenant Saru. Has hardly ever appeared on TV without being in some kind of monster makeup, and will be playing an alien again here.
Anthony Rapp as Lieutenant Samets. More famous as a broadway star (he was in the initial production of Rent), this will be quite a new thing for him. His character is described as a fungus expert.
Overall – interesting, but hard to see where the show is going from these.


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In a society where many tend to judge the value of a meal by it's size more than it's nutritional content (or even its taste), there is more than a indication that our ideas of portion-control are majorly skewed. The result of this improper view, along with many other factors, has been a rise in obesity and obesity-related disease along with an overarching unhealthy relationship with food. So what can we do to remedy this widespread problem?
There have been suggestions that changing package labels to indicate the nutritional value of an entire packaged product rather than just the nutritional value of what is considered a single serving size would be helpful.
But what if the solution in something we are already doing? Single-serving packaging has become popular mainly for convenience. And you usually find these products geared toward children or those meticulously "counting calories," but this method of single-serving packaging could provide just the psychological cue we need to make a real start in controlling calorie-intake and reducing overweight and obesity in those struggling with portion-control.
There is increasing evidence to show that how food is packaged influences how much food we will consume. For example, in study found in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, it was found that single-serving packages (SSPs) could aid those seeking to practice dietary restraint by reducing consumption.
The experiment compared the amount of pretzels consumed by overweight/obese participants who were given 20 oz. of pretzels to eat, ad libitum, either in SSPs or in standard serving packages (STPs). Results of the study showed a significant decrease in the amount of pretzels consumed by those receiving SSPs, indicating that packaging food in SSPs may aid in reducing consumption in those who are overweight/obese.
If these results seem ordinary, they are. It's no surprise that knowing just how many servings you are consuming can, and will change how much you eat.
Now, does this mean you should go out an buy only food that is individually packaged? By no means! On the contrary, save yourself some money by purchasing standard serving packages and separating food into servings in plastic baggies or reusable containers yourself. Not only will you be able to better regulate eating snack-type foods, but if you package individual servings of fruits and vegetables to eat, you may even find yourself consuming more of the right kind of foods! You'd be surprised how many fruits and veggies you should be eating to get to your recommended 2-3 cups of veggies and 1 1/2-2 cups of fruit a day!
For More Information on Portion Control: CLICK HERE
So if you're like me, or the rest of the country, and have trouble with portion control, try portioning out your foods after your next grocery store visit and see it it has an impact on your waistline. It's an easy habit that can make a significant difference in your efforts to practice self-care and reach your goals!
"Weight Status Moderates the Relationship between Package Size and Food Intake." Haire, Chrystal et al. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Volume 114, Issue 8, 1251-1256. August 2014.


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The Benefits of Laser Facials.
One the first contact of anyone, the first thing they are likely to notice is your face. Therefore, a good looking face will be a great bonus. People do not walk around covering their faces which means they are at the highest risk of being harmed by any toxins or pollutants that may be floating around. Thus, you need to give your face as much attention as possible. This will give you a fair chance when it comes to keeping it in great condition. Additionally, the signs of aging will not be that evident. Facials are one of the oldest techniques when it comes to keeping the face looking young and supple. Besides the routine facials you will get at the spa, you should try laser facials because they give a much better outcome. A lot of people get wind of the name and shy away because they think it is a complex process. It is not only simple but also easy to do. Therefore, do not think that serious preparations are involved when you want to have the procedure done. Also, it does not take more than forty-five minutes unless there are special requests. In the course of the day, you will definitely manage to get a 45-minute break which you can use in getting the procedure done. You will have more energy and motivation to do better at your work if you are in good shape and it all comes down to self-care.
You do not need to be admitted in the medical spa in order for the procedure to be done. You can drive yourself home after the procedure is done. Therefore, there is no need to suspend your daily activities to make room for this procedure. You will not just enjoy the effectiveness of the process but also how convenient it is. You are assured of an amazing after you are done. Whether it is skin breakouts, scaling or any other issue your face may be having, all these will be gone after the procedure is done. This is not always promised when you are using skincare creams. There are many people who have spend hundreds of dollars on skin creams only to be disappointed. Also, you have to wait for weeks before the said creams can act. On the other hand, the laser facials will give you instant results. When you conceal blemishes or wrinkles, they will still be there the next day and this is why you should find an option that will be rid of them for good. Therefore, go for laser facial to address the issue permanently. To get started on laser facials, you can go for Barber Surgeons Guild laser facials and more about this can be found on this site. For more info you can read more now or check it out!.


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The Live Oak
Live oak (Quercus virginiana) is probably the most popular tree in the Deep South. Its native range is from Virginia to Florida and along the Gulf Coast into Mexico. It is a coastal plain tree that does not normally occur in the uplands.
There are several traits that make the live oak unique among the oaks. It is evergreen, or almost so, because the old leaves drop about the same time as the new leaves appear in the spring. Thus, the name "live" oak. It has a distinctive low spread and form. It is common to see mature trees with lateral limbs that reach the ground. Many old trees have a branch spread which is twice the height of the tree. In City Park, Mother Nature and our forefathers worked together to create a live oak forest that is premier in the world. New Orleans City Park has the world's largest collection of mature live oaks.
City Park's Historic Live Oaks
The Beginning
The majority of City Park's oldest and largest live oaks are located along the lagoon which was created from Bayou Metairie, the remnant of an ancient distributary of the Mississippi River. Once can find the Old Grove between Bayou Metairie and City Park Avenue.
It was along this old bayou, many hundreds of years ago, that the oldest of the live oak forest began. Under these young trees the Indians who traveled Bayou Metairie camped.
The McDonogh Oak, Anseman Oak, and Suicide Oak are among the remnants of this ancient forest which started long before Iberville and Bienville first scouted the area for a site to build the city and port that became New Orleans.
In the first century of civilization in this area (1720-1820), there was not a lot of activity beneath the shade of the already old live oak forest. But the area was far enough removed from the city that gentlemen selected to duel beneath the giant oaks. The trees were also the site of an occasional suicide. Hence, the names Dueling Oak and Suicide Oak. During this period the live oak forest regenerated itself as it had done throughout the centuries. Other trees, progeny of the oldest patricians, began their lives to become many of the larger live oaks present in the park today.
In the mid 1800s, the people of the city began to use the old bayou bank and live oak forest as a park. The 100-acre tract known as the Allard Plantation was donated to the city by local philanthropist John McDonogh.
Modern City Park
The year 1891 marked the beginning of the development of the 1300-acre urban park that we know today. The guiding force behind this development, the City Park Improvement Association (a group of business and political leaders), was organized by florist Victor Anseman. The present day lagoon system was begun by incorporating Bayou Metairie. Landscaping included the planting of live oaks, another generation (manmade) was added to the forest.
During the 1930s, the dramatic work of the WPA programs added new dimensions to the park. Extensive tree planting was accomplished during this time which greatly expanded the live oak population of City Park and added yet another generation. These trees are now reaching the 10 foot circumference size. Since then, the Park administration and citizen groups have continued to add to this dynamic live oak forest.
Being along City Park Avenue was a fortunate place for these oaks trees to be during August 2005. Hurricane Katrina devastated nearly the entire Park – with the exception of the strip of land we call the Old Grove. Bayou Metairie had spent so many years rising and falling leaving behind silt, that this part of the city is considerably high ground. Our oldest trees did not sit in water for days or weeks. The Park lost over 2000 trees in the storm and fortunately most of the trees in the Old Grove were not among them.
Friends of City Park and City Park Improvement Association
With the development of the Friends of City Park, a volunteer support group, the need to provide care for this priceless natural resource became apparent. A tree inventory of the live oaks was completed in 1983. Close to 250 trees with a circumference of over 10 feet were inventoried. All of these trees were registered with the Live Oak Society. In connection with the updating and printing of this brochure, the Walking Tour trees were re-measured in 1999. The new measurements reflect the growth of these 26 historic live oaks. Not surprisingly, the oak that grew the most is the Enrique Alferez Oak located in the Botanical Garden. This is the tree that is draped in dripping blue LED lights during Celebration in the Oaks each year. It has the benefit of regular watering and feeding in that location. 1983 measurements: 16'1" in circumference and a crown spread of 112' to a circumference and a crown spread of 141' in 1999. Many of the largest oaks continued to show excellent growth. The Grandjean Oak added 2'2" in circumference and 7' in crown spread. Most of the other trees grew about one foot to one and a half feet in circumference and added about six to twelve feet in crown spread. The Friends of City Park or the City Park Improvement Association Tree Fund provides care for not only the live oaks, but all of the trees in City Park.
From the beginning, the live oak forest of City Park has been part of the heritage of New Orleanians. These beautiful old trees have stood as silent sentinels as the park developed into the urban oasis it is today. The Friends of City Park will continue to provide the care needed so that generations to come may enjoy the most significant collection of mature live oaks found anywhere.


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VIENNA & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World leaders and experts joined more than a million global participants for the launch of "Think Tank 2022" on May 9 KST during the virtual 6th Rally of Hope for the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula.
The rally, sponsored by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), was streamed live from South Korea to 194 nations and translated into 14 languages. Think Tank 2022 is a global multi-sector network of more than 2,000 experts from a wide range of fields—government, business, academia, faith, media, arts and culture—dedicated to the collaborative search for solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
World-class leaders including the rally's 12 keynote speakers affirmed and enhanced the concept of Think Tank 2022. "This network will make a difference for peace on the Korean Peninsula through international unity," said Ban Ki-Moon, former United Nations Secretary-General and chairman of the new initiative. "I applaud Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, UPF, and the leaders of Think Tank 2022."
Former European Commission President José Manuel Barroso reminded the audience, that "peace also includes goodwill, trust and justice. The foundation of peace is each human being. The coronavirus taught us the lesson that we have to act and cooperate on a global scale." "As leaders from around the world who cherish the values of faith, family, democracy and justice under law," said former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence. "I commend you for coming together at this event to continue to sow the seeds of peace, believing that in time we will reap a harvest of peace that will benefit the people of Korea, the United States and all mankind."
Born in present-day North Korea, UPF co-founders Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon and her late husband, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, fled to the south during the Korean War and have devoted their lives to advancing a more peaceful world and reuniting Korea. Think Tank 2022, will spearhead peacebuilding initiatives such as a UN Peace Park on the DMZ; building a Korea-Japan undersea tunnel; boosting Geumgang Mountain tourism development; and helping separated Korean families find their relatives.
"A reunified, denuclearized Korean Peninsula will bring massive peace and prosperity to the peninsula and to the region," said Mike Pompeo, former U.S. Secretary of State and CIA Director. "Religious freedom is indeed the foundation of all freedoms...with prayer, faith, and commitment to the Lord, peace will follow."
Many speakers, including former Republic of Korea Prime Minister Chung Sye-Kyun and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, praised the timeliness of Think Tank 2022 where "international cooperation and solidarity is needed now more than ever," said Chung.
From Africa, Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi recalled that Africans took part in the Korean War and long for peace and democracy in that region. The peaceful reunification of Korea will lead to "explosive growth," said renowned American businessman and investor Mr. Jim Rogers. "If trains run through the DMZ and cars run on highways, there will be endless economic development opportunities...benefiting not only the two Koreas, but also China, Russia, Japan and Asia and the whole world."
Mr. David Beasely, executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme, the world's largest humanitarian organization and 2020 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, said, "This rally is reaching across continents, uniting people all over the world in a spirit of peace, mutual prosperity and public service."
Governments have failed because they couldn't go beyond "their bureaucracies, their biases, and their fears," said Newt Gingrich, former U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives. Think Tank 2022 offers a new way for people from multiple nations to work together "outside the traditional, formal structures" he said.
"Times of crisis often tend to be the moments of greatest opportunity," said Mark Esper, former U.S. Secretary of Defense.
"Prof. Sarah Gilbert, co-developer of the Oxford/Astra-Zeneca vaccine said that great advances would result from the challenge of the pandemic, including much speedier development of vaccines to cope with new and mutant viruses. Much greater cooperation between nations was needed to ensure the effective roll-out of the currently available vaccines to nations afflicted by the pandemic as well as greater generosity on the part of richer nations to poorer ones".
The 6th Rally of Hope, part of a digital series started by Dr. Moon in August 2020, has brought together tens of millions of people worldwide who embrace freedom, peace, and unity based on the shared ideals of interdependence, mutual prosperity, and universal values. The Washington Times article on the rally is available here.
Rally of Hope Website (video with highlights of the event): https://www.rallyofhope.eu


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I was recently hospitalized for appendicitis. It was agonizing at first. It was hard to sleep. I wasn't allowed to drink even a bit of water for the first several days after admission. My mind was operating very strangely. It occurred to me, as I was neglecting parts of my usual routine, namely shaving every morning, that it would be kind of interesting to take a poll of my friends whether I should keep my nascent beard or not.
Then I thought, what if I asked people to really put their money where their opinion is? The thought of a dystopian future in which the most trivial life choices were subject to the whims of internet funding did cross my mind, but I also realized the idea could be useful even for some more serious decisions... Like when an author tries to decide which project to work on next, or when musicians weigh what kind of collaborations their fans might respond best to. I had a lot of time in a hospital bed and limited cognitive faculties while operating on 500 calories a day of IV fluids, but I pursued the idea.
And since I'm not a famous author, musician or indie filmmaker, I stuck with the beard thing first. Sorry, I'm a bit dogged when I come up with an idea, however terrible. Humor me for a bit and we'll see where we can take this.
This site is currently in its earliest experimental stage. Want to be able to post your own Choice when we're available to a wider audience? Make a pledge of any amount, and you'll be first in line for any early-stage testing and you'll probably have a lot of input into the first couple of rounds of feature work. Questions/Problems/Bugs? Shout at @JasnTru on Twitter or Ochokochoi.com's Facebook page.


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Oct. 30, 2012
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Junior Deshaun Thomas led all scorers with 25 points as Ohio State topped Walsh 83-71 in an exhibition contest Tuesday evening in front of 13,474 fans at Value City Arena.
Sophomore LaQuinton Ross, senior Evan Ravenel and sophomore Sam Thompson also scored in double figures for Ohio State. Ross totaled 13 points in his first start as a Buckeye, while Ravenel and Thompson chipped in 11 each. Jeff Copeland led the Walsh effort with 16 points.
After trailing for much of the first half, the Buckeyes used a 17-3 run over the final 5:34 to gain a 39-30 lead at the intermission. Extending the run to 26-12 to begin the second half, the Scarlet and Gray led by no less than 11 points the rest of the game.
Ohio State opens the 2012 season Nov. 6 vs. Marquette at the Carrier Classic in Charleston, S.C.
A replay of tonight's game will air on BTN at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Postgame Notes
• The Buckeyes scored 28 points off of 19 Walsh turnovers.
• As a team, Ohio State totaled 12 blocks on the night. Amir Williams led the way with 5.
• A total of 10 Buckeyes saw action in tonight's game.


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Real Bride: Chelsea C.
From the bride:
Daniel and I live in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he proposed after 3 years together. I'm originally from Kansas City, but actually lived in Tulsa during elementary and middle school. We used to go to Woodward Park as a family growing up, and Daniel took me and our dog Winston there on October 21, 2017 on what I thought was a picnic and ball fetching day. Daniel proposed in the same spot my family and I always went to at the park and once we drove home, our entire family and friends were there waiting to surprise me and celebrate us. It was an amazing day.
Family is a huge part of both our lives and we knew that with our wedding, we wanted it to revolve around family and our closest friends. KC was the perfect place for that and Magnolia was the perfect venue to cater to celebrating as one big group.
One thing I did do as a surprise was had a string trio play during the prelude for our ceremony and I walked down to our song "Stand By Me". We also surprised our guests with both our favorite meal, chicken nuggets and fries from Chick-fil-A towards the end of the night for a quick snack.
My final thoughts are how much I loved my dress! Not only getting to wear it for the wedding day where I got tons of compliments but also the process in trying on and getting it. My mom, sister and I happened to go into Altar on a whim just to try on dresses for fun and turns out I found THE dress. The whole experience was organic and intimate, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Chelsea and Daniel
December 08, 2018
Wedding Venue: Magnolia Venue and Urban Garden
Mikaella Bridal Gown Style 2016
Erica Veil and Chelsea Belt by Sara Gabriel
Hair & Make-up: Tori Karlin
Photography: Brianne Elizabeth Photo
DJ: Alex Smith
Catering: Blue Pot
Videographer: Steve Yang at Moontage Films
Floral: Wild Hills Flowers
Bridesmaids Dresses: Jenny Yoo from Bella Bridesmaids KC
Groomsmen Tuxedos: Black Tux


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MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell was injured in a car crash while on vacation abroad and will be off the air for several weeks while he recovers.
O'Donnell, who hosts "The Last Word" on the cable news network, was traveling with his brother Michael when the taxi they were riding in was involved in an accident.
The news anchor and his brother were transported back to the States—Lawrence to New York, Michael to Boston—for treatment. Both are expected to make a full recovery, but Lawrence will take an extended leave from MSNBC.
The network confirmed the news via a statement Monday afternoon, adding, "Lawrence will be off from MSNBC for several weeks as he recuperates. Our thoughts and support are with the O'Donnell family and we look forward to having Lawrence back on the air soon."
Alex Wagner will fill in for O'Donnell at 10 p.m. on Monday.


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The Italian Cultural Centre invites you to an evening of beer and pizza in their outdoor space adjacent to Beaconsfield Park. Outside of having some great beer and authentic Italian pizza, you will learn about BC grains, the bakers and brewers and at the same time meeting some of the bakers, brewers and growers. The event is about is as local as you can get. Pizza will be made from Fraser Valley grown wheat, beer is from Luppolo Brewing Company and Vancouver's only organic brewery, Dogwood Brewing. Tickets for the event are $30 per adult and $5 per child. For tickets call 604.430.3337 or visit their website at Italian Cultural Centre.
2nd Annual Eastside Culture Crawl Brewery Tour & Fundraiser July 8, 201728 Jun
The Eastside Culture Crawl Society invites you to an afternoon of beer tasting. The 2nd Annual Eastside Culture Crawl Brewery Tour is a fundraiser for the Eastside Culture Crawl Society which showcases the amazing artistic talent in East Vancouver. On July 8th, the price of a ticket gets you a tour and tasting at 4 craft breweries including Luppolo Brewing Company, Storm Brewing and Strathcona Beer Company. The afternoon finishes off with a wrap up party at Strange Fellows Brewing. The event goes ahead rain or shine, you can cycle or walk the tour, but you must be 19 years or older to participate. Starting point is 1000 Parker Street parking lot. Tickets are $52 each and available through Eventbrite.
Image Credit: Eastside Culture Crawl Society


text: Factors Affecting Your Decision Of Payoff Mortgage Marketing by Fred Pedro - May 2, 2017May 2, 20170 There are many who wonder should I pay off my mortgage or is it a good idea to refinance your mortgage for taking the advantage of low rates of interest, reduced monthly payments and the use of extra money for other requirements? There are several tips that can help in making the right decision. Tax Wise, Is it a Good Idea to Pay Off Mortgage? It is essential to note that as you payoff your mortgage, the value of the mortgage deduction for tax purpose goes down. But, income tax goes up at the same time because you can no longer deduct the interest of the mortgage from your taxable earnings. So, if you are wondering should I pay off my mortgage, then the answer would be a simple NO, however, only from the tax perspective. Experts are of the view that possessing an leveraged asset or a house without mortgage is always a good thing. In case you experience financial difficulties, having lesser debt burden helps in reducing life expenditures. The people who have been able to pay off their mortgage or refinance their mortgage have done this only when the rates have fallen. Instead of playing off your mortgage, you can always consider mortgage refinancing a good option. This will have you in the position of reducing your payments. However, there are other experts who are of the view that individuals in their retirement age should pay off their mortgages instead of investing more in bonds and stocks. While the rates of interest on mortgages are low, experts say, the market is on all time highs and both bonds and stocks seem to be overvalued. When is it Wise Not to Pay Off Mortgage? There are several reasons why it would not be wise for you to pay off your mortgage early. The reasons are as follows: Leverage By carrying out the procedure of borrowing money for lengthy periods of time at a low interest rates and then investing the difference, people can end up having more wealth versus paying off their mortgages. Right-Sized Debt Individuals generally take up too many mortgages because they buy many houses. If paying off a mortgage is a major concern, people must consider the probability they bought too many houses. Right-sized debt amount is considered favorable to the wealth growth for a long term assuming a low rate of interest environment. How does the Age of an Individual Affect the Decision of Paying Off a Mortgage? Young people are quite aggressive about investing. They generally like to invest rather than pay off their mortgage. As people get closer to their retirement age, they start investing more and therefore paying off a mortgage becomes a very attractive option for them. It is also to be noted that people in their age of retirement generally like to keep off from the burden of paying a mortgage. Therefore, if you are in retirement age and if you are thinking should I pay off my mortgage then the answer would be a YES.


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Remember the Swoosh logos of Web 1.0? And the shiny-drop-shadow-reflection-gradient-badge-icon shit we're still digesting today? Well, get ready for Network Graph logos for Web 3.0. At least, that's my prediction.
Assuming that Web 3.0 involves the emergence of practical Semantic Web applications, we can expect to see plenty of logos based on a visualization of graphs depicting nodes within a network. Ehm, like this:
Don't underestimate the highly creative use of the dot on the lowercase letter i as a node within the network. Real cutting-edge designers will possibly use the letter o. Oh, and for goodness' sake, use orange and blue in the logo, okay? Dare to be different.
If you want to really turn Web 3.0 on it's head, join me in designing square, tree-hierarchical logos for semantic web applications. In Microsoft Word. No, make that Powerpoint. No, Paint. No, ASCII. Just to keep these people on their toes.
[On a serious note, I'm testing the Twine beta and find it an awesome concept. These types of apps will change how we as end users approach information. To their credit, they are also one of the first apps in this space to utilize the network-graph-logo-with-the-dot-on-the-i-as-a-network-node design meme.]


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The University of Missouri has signed Head Baseball Coach Tim Jamieson to a contract extension that will keep Jamieson at Mizzou through the 2013 season.
Jamieson will enter his 15th season as the Tigers' head coach next spring with a record of 480-329-2. He needs just two victories to move into second place on the all-time wins list at Mizzou, passing former coach John "Hi" Simmons.
Under Jamieson, the Tigers have advanced to the NCAA Tournament seven times, including each of the last six years. Mizzou is one of just 16 programs that have qualified for the postseason in each of the last six seasons and is one of just two Big 12 teams that can make the claim. In 2006, Jamieson led the Tigers to their first NCAA Regional title, winning the Malibu Regional as a four-seed.
In 2007, Missouri hosted an NCAA Regional at Taylor Stadium for the first time in school history. That year, Jamieson was named the Big 12 Co-Coach of the Year. It was his second Conference Coach of the Year award, as he was named the Big Eight Coach of the Year in 1996 in his second campaign as the Tigers' skipper. MU won the Big Eight regular season championship that year.


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Print studio hidden in the Swedish forest.
Invitated by Lina Nordenström and Lars Nyberg to use their print studio in the village of Uttersberg I spent three weeks letterpress printing a variety of projects including two books - A history of Swimming and Bergen to Basel by bike, boat and train.
During the residency the annual GG October Seminar took place in which eight book artists from Norway, Finland and Sweden were invited to show work, make work and do a presentation.
The seminar was titled The Book as a Contemporary Art Form in the Nordic Region
Letterpress Printing: for the Bergen to Basel book.
Studio View: Printing on the proofing press.
Bergen to Basel : in progress
Bergen to Basel: finished.
Grafikverkstan Godsmagasinet: workshop and accommodation.