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Warsteiner USA, importer of premium German-engineered beers and the Official Beer of Bunbury 2014, is sharing its passion for great music with fans across the country by hosting the Elevate Your Summer sweepstakes, May 1 to July 31, 2014.
"We're thrilled to sponsor this year's Bunbury Festival and want to use this opportunity to connect with fellow music enthusiasts across the country and get their summer festival plans off to a great start," said Laura Sprengard, Warsteiner USA brand manager.
Six grand prize winners will receive an unforgettable VIP experience at Bunbury Festival, July 11-13, in Cincinnati, OH. Each package includes a pair of three-day VIP passes, air or ground transportation, four nights of hotel accommodations and dining expenses. The grand prize winners will be selected on or about June 23.
In addition, thousands of daily winners will receive summer festival gear, including Warsteiner sunglasses, headphones, t-shirts and music gift cards, through July 31.
For information on how to enter the Elevate Your Summer sweepstakes, visit the official sweepstakes website, www.warsteiner-usa.com, or look for information on specially marked packages of WARSTEINER Premium Pilsener or WARSTEINER Premium Dunkel and at establishments where WARSTEINER is served. Details also are available by following Warsteiner USA on Facebook and Twitter (@WarsteinerUSA).


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Once you have been given a good tour guide if you will by both the dentist and his reception staff, you could be more than persuaded to take the full package. Because you will soon discover that the full comprehensive dentistry fairfield ct package could be saving you in more ways than one. And the environment in which you enter is one of friendliness and calm. For one thing, comprehensive dentistry could be saving you an arm and a leg.
But then again, and this is probably most important, it will be saving your teeth and gums, in fact, your entire oral structure. Most patients will be doing meaningful work. And it is not unusual for them to have at least a reasonable medical plan in place, as provided by the company for which they work. Unfortunately, the scale of benefits is not always as comprehensive as the range of services that the dentist and his staff is able to provide their patients.
Higher bracket professionals are, fortunately, always in a healthy position to upscale their benefits in order to derive full benefit from the range of comprehensive dental services. But there are also those patients who, due to unique circumstances, have no form of medical cover at all. By now, they should have applied to their state and federal institutions for further assistance. Either way, the well-run dental practice is reasonable enough to propose financing options should the need arise.
On the global scale, it has to be wondered why more small-scale dental surgeries do not take full advantage of outsourced financing in order to attract more patients to their rooms. After all, a private practice, if it is to remain viable, is still a business at the end of the day.

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"It feels amazing to be home fucking with my son, I love that nigga to death. I don't know what y'all know but I know what the fuck I know and I know how I feel about what I know."—Birdman
Birdman robbed Lil Wayne blind for years, but at a certain point it's time to let bygones be bygones.
This is, after all, the guy Wayne once kissed on the mouth at a wedding, in front of disgusted onlookers. What's $100 million between friends?
I don't know if that's how much Birdman stole from Wayne. Most rappers, even if they're very successful, get jerked by their labels. But this was worse, because the label was run by a black guy.
At one point, Wayne was trying to get $50 million out of Ca$h Money, alleging that they hadn't been paying him royalties and that they owed him for the artists he'd signed to Young Money. I remember Combat Jack once wrote about it, in his capacity as a guy who used to be a lawyer. RIP
Wayne may have even won a settlement from Birdman, but just wouldn't have paid it. He would have popped a cap in Lil Waynes before he cut him a check for an eight-figure sum.
Earlier this year or maybe last year, it was announced that Lil Wayne settled with Ca$h Money for $10 million, to be paid by Universal Music. As part of the deal, Wayne severed ties with Ca$h Money. He's now signed directly to Universal, which was supposedly about to release Tha Carter V. I think there may have been a single at the beginning of the summer, and people just didn't give a shit.
Anyway, it's nice to see Birdman and Wayne have resumed their weird, inappropriate father-son relationship. Ca$h Money is fucked now that Wayne is gone and Drake is leaving soon too, but at least Birdman didn't have to come out of pocket. And maybe he can use the fact that he's nominally reconciled with Wayne to convince young rappers that he's on the up and up.


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Social media click here marketing may be something you know of, but you do not know how to use this method. More traditional methods might be your specialty. At its core it is not that different from other marketing techniques, though; there is nothing stopping you from harnessing the emergent potential of social media marketing. Here are some ideas that will assist you in doing just that.
Be careful if you decide you want to look into hiring a marketing company for social media. A lot of these companies are fly-by-night operations out to fleece new Internet marketers who don't know any better. Thoroughly research any type of social media marketing company you are considering hiring to manage your campaign. Your advertisement would be rarely seen by an actual person, no matter what the view count says. You will just have wasted a lot of click here money.
Allow people to post the material that you post for social media sites. For instance, that "Retweet" feature is a great one to have. A prominently placed button makes it very easy for readers to syndicate the content on Twitter. This allows your followers to advertise for you without any extra monetary cost to you.
Don't forget that social media is first and foremost a conversation. What many companies forget is that once a customer gives feedback, they are opening the door for conversation. Start a conversation with your customers who leave feedback in order to develop your relationship with them. You can serve them better, and improve your business's performance, by cultivating a genuine interest in what your customers want and need.
Set up an automatic tweet for every post you make to your Internet blog. If you prefer, choose a handful of bloggers trusted to put up good content and link to their material in your own post updates. These bloggers will enjoy the exposure, and your readers will appreciate the new content.
Update your Twitter regularly so that your followers actually get a chance to see your post before it gets pushed further down their page. Twitter is all about volume. You need to make a lot of high quality posts to get seen. Making your posts short will allow you to get a couple good updates from a single event.
The location of advertisements on your webpage plays a significant role in the effectiveness of your social media marketing campaign. Unless your ad is placed in a prime location, it may be absolutely worthless.
Make sure your blog posts are linked to your LinkedIn page. When you post your blog article, it appears automatically as a LinkedIn update. You can save time in this way, and you will get greater exposure by posting to both LinkedIn and to your blog.
Marketing with social media is fundamentally the same as many other marketing methods, but there are some characteristics and rewards that are unique to social media. Use the strategies to aid you in your efforts in social media marketing, and you will be able to see how social media could be effective and profitable for you. It can even be somewhat fun if you go about it correctly.


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[Verse 1]
There is no political solution
To our troubled evolution
Have no faith in constitution
There is no bloody revolution
We are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
[Verse 2]
Our so-called leaders speak
With words they try to jail you
They subjugate the meek
But it's the rhetoric of failure
We are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
[Verse 3]
Where does the answer lie?
Living from day to day
If it's something we can't buy
There must be another way
We are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
"Spirits In The Material World" was an internationally successful single, reaching the top 20 in six countries worldwide, including a #12 peak in the UK charts and #11 in the US in 1982.
Sting told NME in 1981:
'Spirits In The Material World' says there's no political solution to what's happening to us, it involves transcending our condition.
In 1990, Pato Banton covered "Spirits In The Material World". Five years later, Sting accompanied Banton for another cover of the track for the Ace Ventura 2 movie soundtrack.
In the book Lyrics By Sting, he explained:
I thought that while political progress is clearly important in resolving conflict around the world, there are spiritual (as opposed to religious) aspects of our recovery that also need to be addressed. I suppose by 'spiritual' I mean the ability to see the bigger picture, to be able to step outside the narrow box of our conditioning and access those higher modes of thinking that Koestler talked about. Without this, politics is just the rhetoric of failure.


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Manorhamilton boxer Dearbhla Rooney has won bronze in the Women's Feather (54-57kg) Bronze Medal Bout in Buenos Aires, beating the New Zealand boxer Te Mania Rzeka Tai Shelford-Edmonds in a unanimous decision 0:5.
"I'm absolutely over the moon," said Rooney after the competition, "if you told me this last year I'd never have believed I'd be on the Youth Olympic team, let alone be coming away with a bronze medal."
Yesterday Rooney missed out on the gold medal bout, defeated by the eventual champion from Thailand, Panpatchara Somnuek, "I was heartbroken yesterday after losing in the semis to Thailand, but she's a very strong girl, she stopped the Slovakian three time European Champion in the bout before me. She also stopped me in the worlds beforehand – so it is a positive I'm up there with the best in the world it just made me come back and win the bronze."
Seventeen-year-old Rooney has been passionate about boxing since taking it up aged eleven, "I started when I was eleven – my brother was going in to do a bit of boxing, so I said I'd go along with him. I picked it up fast and enjoyed the training. I won my first all-Ireland that year."
"Thanks so much to everyone who supported me, there's so many people – my club coaches, my sponsors, and everyone as well."
Rooney's family travelled to watch her compete in Buenos Aires, after winning her medal Rooney said, "I haven't really been talking to them yet, but I could hear them definitely – the loudest ones here. Lauren [Kelly] is brilliant at supporting, and so is the rest of the Irish team, a big thank you to them as well."
Earlier today Dean Clancy finished fourth in the Men's Fly (49-52kg), following a defeat today by Brazil's Luiz Gabriel Chalot de Oliviera in the Bronze Medal Bout.
"It didn't go my way today, but it is what it is, he got the better of me today," sixteen-year-old Clancy said after the fight. "Every fight is valuable experience and he's two years older than me. He's the world bronze medallist and I tried my best, but he's two years ahead of me."
In between the rounds coach Dmitri Dmitruk offered advice to the Ballinacarrow boxer, "He just wanted me to establish my jab, and find my range, and try not to rush him. But I got caught up, he's very good. He boxes like a Cuban to be honest, he's very sharp."
Clancy is determined to use this as valuable learning and to build on the experience gained, "To get here is a massive achievement, the whole experience is amazing, this is my first tournament every being with multiple sports. I'm sharing my room with a karate person and a golfer – I was never around that before. I learnt a lot – valuable experience, it is what it is. It will push me on to be better, I'm still youth next year."


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"I have something to say which will make you happy."
"Um...okay. What's up."
"Remember how you were so disturbed about the site of JFK Prep years ago when you went out there with the other pastor?"
"Yes. Actually, I'm still pretty disturbed" (chuckle)
"Well, it changed ownership a time or two, I heard. About a year ago, some Christian people bought it. They have a thrift store out there and a food pantry. And I'm not sure what else."
"Um...did you say a thrift store?" (doubtful tone)
"Yes, and Pastor Roy [who followed me at Jubilee AG] wants us to get involved and help them out, and John says..."
"Are they millionaires?" (rude interruption)
"Um, I doubt it."
"Well, it would take millions...maybe billions you know."
"Well, they are out there and have been for a while. I met them, and I think you might want to go see what they are doing." (undeterred tone)
"Um...okay. Want to come with me and introduce me to the new owners?"
"Sure. Gene [Honey's husband] has been doing some volunteering out there. Can we bring him too?"
We never did go out to St. Nazianz together. But one evening some time later, I stopped by Gene and Honey's house to drop off something from a mutual friend. Sitting at an their kitchen table chatting, I eventually said, "So, what is happening with the people out at St. Nazianz? I know we never did get out there, but I'd still like to do that." I'm not sure what else was said, but it was nothing unusual or strange or remarkable. I think we may have been talking about the food pantry. Pretty mundane stuff.
Then something strange happened. I can only describe it as Presence. A little stunned by something that felt pleasant but...heavy, I bowed my head, not knowing what else to do.
Awesome is a much overused word. But this was awesome. I was awed by...something or someone. It felt somewhat like a big bubble. I know that sounds amusing, but I'm trying to describe something indescribable. It was as though the three of us were suddenly and without warning enclosed. Enfolded in something powerful. I didn't want to move. Long moments passed--I'm not sure how long. Then, almost as suddenly as the whole experience began, it ended. Feeling a little stunned, and having a sudden realization that the others at the table might be wondering what was wrong with me, I slowly raised my head--to see my companions both slowly raising their heads too. After a bit, I said, "What was that? It felt like a bubble..." Gene nodded wordlessly and Honey said, "So, you felt that too?" We just sat, not sure what to do or say, and then we decided to pray. We prayed for the owners of the St. Nazianz property, Jim and Linda Frasch and I'm not sure else, but it didn't take long. The prayer was nothing special. It was, in fact, a bit awkward. I left shortly afterwards.
Several months later, I found myself feeling angry. It had been more than three years since I resigned my position as pastor at Jubilee. I had expected to find some place of ministry. Not necessarily as a pastor...but something. Many disappointments had followed. I had lost track of how many sincere people had told me, "There will be something. God uses willing vessels......"
I was (and am) working at a small financial firm in Plymouth. Among other things, I had obtained my insurance license and was hoping for growth as I focused on the senior citizen market. But on a small table in my office I had placed a little ceramic sheep. a present from a former parishioner. I meant it as a reminder that, whatever else I might do in life (and I've done lots of different things and worn lots of "hats") that at my core I know I am to be a "shepherd." It might be in an official way, or it might be informal, but I know my calling is to be a pastor. (There are many people in the Church with such gifts, and not all stand behind pulpits.)
I had tried to be patient. One night my patience was pretty much gone and I lay awake remembering things I didn't want to think about. Remembering hope deferred, people who had been part of a joyful journey but were no longer in my life, remembering the oasis idea, and remembering it made me more frustrated than ever. I pictured the joy of our special "Oasis Sunday" and I recalled the words of Isaiah 43.
I wasn't complaining aloud, since my husband was asleep next to me, but I was complaining pretty loudly inside. Something like this: "And another thing, God, what about the new thing from Isaiah 43, the thing I kept praying and preaching about...what about the water for thirsty people...what about...I give up. I just give up." I punched my pillow and turned over, intending to go back to sleep. "And I never want to read that chapter again!"
There seemed to be a reply. It was one of those "loud" things that makes no sound. The reply was something I can't share right now. But it shut me up with surprise.
The next day, because of an invitation for the two of us from one of her family members, Honey and I attended one session of a retreat. During the drive to the retreat location, I shared ust a bit of my late night pondering. I left out plenty, but I did mention that, once again, the passage from Isaiah had been much in my thoughts.
The worship band that was leading at the retreat was wonderful, and I was enjoying participating with the singing and the worship in a way I had not been able to do for some time. Suddenly the keyboard player, who I later learned was named Sarah, stopped. She looked directly at me. She began to quote a passage of scripture. Can you guess which one?
"Do not remember the former things,
Nor consider the things of old.
Behold, I will do a new thing,
Now it shall spring forth;
Shall you not know it?
I couldn't help it. I think I made a little face, and I think Sarah saw me, because she continued, saying something like this, "Yes, I am speaking to you. You are wondering if you are finished, but you are not. You are about to enter a new season of ministry, a season of favor. You will need help." She emailed me a bit more a few days later. I don't want to share everything at this point, and I'm pretty wary of "words from God." But to say I was flabbergasted would be putting it mildly.
Hearing I was a minister, someone introduced me to a woman attending the retreat who they called, "Pastor Kris." A little conversation revealed that Kris was the main coordinator at the St. Nazianz thrift store, living there in one of the remodeled apartments (in the same building as Jim and Linda Frasch.) We talked a little about Jim and Linda and their ministry endeavors in other areas of Wisconsin. Kris had been part of their ministry team for some time.
She told me there was a man holding Saturday night church services in the former JFK Prep School gym. I told her maybe I'd show up sometime.
And I went home with no idea what to do next.


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Today we are sharing an adorable Torn Paper Turkey Craft. This craft uses simple supplies that you might already have around the house! In just a few easy steps you'll have a cute little Turkey just in time to decorate for Thanksgiving. This is also a great fine-motor craft. Get those little fingers moving by tearing bits of paper and sticking them onto the paper plate to make colorful feathers!
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids
- Printable Turkey Pre-Writing strips
- Simple Cup Turkey Craft
- Turkey Sight Word Mats
- Free Turkey Life Cycle Worksheets
- Feathered Turkey Craft
- Pumpkin Seed Turkey Craft
- Turkey Counting by 10s
- Cute Turkey Snack for Kids
Paper Turkey Craft
This super cute and fun-to-make turkey craft is fun for kids to make!
- dessert-sized paper plate
- construction paper
- glue
- scissors
- clothespin
- googly eyes
It doesn't matter what color the small paper plate is because it will be covered with paper pieces. Feel free to use any colors you'd like for the construction paper pieces. We used traditional Fall colors, but it would also be fun to make a colorful turkey!
Before starting this craft with the kids, I cut out a small triangle-shaped beak, and a long, wiggly oval shape for the gobbler/wattle. Older kids may be able to cut these out on their own.
- First, glue the gobbler/wattle onto the top of the clothespin (the part that opens), as shown.
- Glue the triangular beak on top of the wattle.
- Finally, glue the eyes above the beak and wattle. This completes the turkey's body.
Next, we made the torn-paper pieces together. An easy way to do this is to tear strips in the paper first, and then tear off bits from each strip. After tearing bits of paper, it's time to put your turkey together!
Now it's time to glue the torn paper pieces onto the turkey to make feathers.
Spread glue all around the top of the paper plate, and then glue the paper pieces onto the plate, overlapping the pieces as you glue them down. Sometimes it helps to dip the pieces into the glue to help them stick onto the plate.
Construction Paper Turkey
After the surface of the plate is covered in the torn-paper pieces, complete your turkey by simply opening the clothespin and attaching it onto the plate. You can use more glue to make it more secure if you'd like.
Now your turkey is complete! This cute little turkey makes a great Thanksgiving decoration and even stands on it's own.
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A national online survey, conducted for the second consecutive year, uncovered good news for businesses promoting green products or services – the vast majority of consumers are either buying the same or an increased amount of environmentally responsible products.
"Past studies have shown that consumers who strive to lead green lifestyles are actively seeking out businesses with those shared values but may have a difficult time identifying those businesses"
The second annual survey of 2,014 U.S. adults 18 and older was conducted April 28-30, 2010, by Harris Interactive on behalf of the Tork brand of SCA Tissue. The survey found that two-thirds (67 percent) of U.S. adults who consider themselves buyers of green products have retained their level of green purchases. Additionally, 25 percent have increased their green buying in light of the recent changes in the economy. Only eight percent of green buyers said that their green purchases had declined in 2010 as a result of the economy.
"The results of the two surveys indicate a true trend – that consumer interest in green is here to stay, regardless of region, age, gender or the country's economic state," said Mike Kapalko, SCA Tissue's sustainability marketing manager.
What the results mean to business owners
While marketers and sellers of green products can feel good about the continued consumer desire to buy green, the survey also provides considerable insight to business owners and may offer guidance to enhance their business practices.
For example, 62 percent of adults indicated they are either equally as likely or more likely to visit a business that focused on being green, regardless of distance or effort required. As a result, Kapalko believes that additional opportunity exists for business owners who simply do a better job of communicating their efforts.
"Past studies have shown that consumers who strive to lead green lifestyles are actively seeking out businesses with those shared values but may have a difficult time identifying those businesses," said Kapalko. "One issue is that business owners aren't communicating their green efforts in the places their consumers are looking. Some don't offer visible third-party certifications for consumers to verify green claims. And according to the 2010 Tork Report (Healthy People, Healthy Planet), around 60 percent of businesses aren't communicating green efforts at all. In many cases, simply providing detailed information could result in an improved reputation and an increase in sales."
Getting the word out
While previous studies have shown that most companies promote green efforts publicly via corporate websites, this recent 2010 Harris survey found that Web site promotion is one of the least preferred ways for consumers to learn about corporate green initiatives.
Twenty-eight percent of adults feel that designations on menus or store shelves for greener choices are the best places for businesses or restaurants to communicate their commitment to being green, 19 percent feel the best way to communicate this commitment is via flyers or visible posters, while just nine percent look on a company's Web site for explanation of their green program or approach.
"This portion of the survey clearly shows that despite improvements in technology and more general reliability on technology today, consumers still prefer that information is made available at the point of purchase," said Kapalko.
Underscoring the challenges faced by consumers, survey results also revealed uncertainty about how to verify green claims such as "environmentally friendly" or "organic." Asked the most reliable way to determine whether or not a green claim or statement is true, 28 percent say they are not sure, followed by 23 percent who say they would trust their own research, such as looking up information or trying of the product or service themselves. More than one in five (21 percent) say they would rely on independent third-party certifications. Kapalko suggests businesses clearly identify and back up any claims about their green products and services by providing credible sources to consumers in a clear, transparent and accessible way.
Getting help
As a committed partner to businesses in more than 90 countries and with expertise in hygiene and sustainability, Tork offers a range of tools to help bridge the gap for business owners. For starters, business owners can download a variety of useful items from the brand's Web site, Torkusa.com, including:
In addition, business owners can take advantage of tips, best practice examples and perspectives on how they can create sustainable and healthy work and home environments shared by members of the Tork Green Hygiene Council, a group of top professional and academic authorities from across the country with expertise in green building, corporate sustainability, hygiene and germ prevention. SCA created the TGHC to assist in its ongoing commitment to providing hygienic and environmentally responsible away-from-home washroom solutions. For more information, check Torkgreenhygienecouncil.com.


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Nutella, Sesame and Hazelnut Rolls
This has been a pretty amazing weekend. Yesterday, I got up bright and early and rode 100 miles on my bike from Boston to Cape Cod for the Best Buddies Challenge Ride. I rode with some pretty cool people from work, and we could not have had better weather – a little sunny but mostly overcast, not too hot, and no rain. Then, when we got to the finish, we got to eat lobster, drink beer, and listen to a Flo Rida concert, which is great by itself, but after a huge bike ride is especially awesome.
And if that wasn't enough for my Saturday, I also got to eat FarFar's cookie dough ice cream (with M&Ms, of course) while watching the Bruins obliterate the Blues in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals. By watch, I actually mean fall asleep on the couch during the second period, but I blame that on the bike ride.
This morning, I went to jazz brunch with some friends from college, and generally got to have a leisurely afternoon baking, which I honestly can't remember the last time I had time for. So, naturally, I took advantage, and am giving you a new Ottolenghi recipe today: Nutella, Sesame and Hazelnut Rolls.
These feel like they need a better, more punchy name, but the name does describe what they are: rolled up cookies filled with Nutella, chopped hazelnuts, and toasted sesame seeds. Dusted with some confectioners sugar for good measure, of course.
And because I didn't make ice cream this week, these are coming in to work tomorrow! There's only 10, though, so get to the office early.
To make these, start by making the dough. In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt.
Next, add the warm water and mix with a spatula until combined.
Turn the dough out onto an oiled surface and knead for about 3 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl and cover with a damp kitchen towel to rise for 40 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Meanwhile, prep everything else. If you can't find pre-chopped hazelnuts at the store, roast some yourself and skin them. The easiest way to do this is toast them at 350°F for 10 minutes, transfer them into a kitchen towel, and rub until the skins come off. Mix the chopped hazelnuts with the sesame seeds in a small bowl.
Zest the orange and set in a prep dish.
Heat up the Nutella in the microwave in 15 second increments, until smooth and spreadable.
When the dough is ready to use, roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 12×16.
Spread the Nutella on the dough, leaving about a 3/4 inch border on one long edge.
Sprinkle the orange zest evenly over the Nutella. My zest-sprinkling skills could use some work, but you roll it up anyways, so perfection isn't necessary.
Reserve 1 tablespoon of the hazelnut and sesame seed mixture. Sprinkle the rest over the Nutella.
Roll up the dough starting on a long edge, rolling toward the edge with a border.
Brush the log with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle the reserved hazelnuts and sesame seeds over the log, pressing in to secure them. Cut off the ends, then cut into 10 equal pieces.
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (or sprayed with cooking spray if you, like me, never remember to buy parchment paper). Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes, until golden brown.
Use a fine mesh sieve to dust with confectioners sugar.
Transfer to a wire rack to allow to cool.
See? Super easy. Scariest part is the yeast, but miraculously, my dough rose. I'm used to sourdough starter, which is much more forgiving, and am always surprised when yeast does the trick.
Store these in an airtight container, and I'm pretty sure they're going to make good breakfast cookies.
Nutella, Sesame and Hazelnut Rolls
- 1 cup + 3 tablespoons (150g) bread flour
- 1 packet fast-acting instant dry yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup lukewarm water
- 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup Nutella, softened by heating in microwave
- Zest from one orange
- 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
- In a large bowl, mix four, yeast, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt.
- Add water and mix with a spatula until dough starts to come together.
- Turn dough out onto an oiled surface and knead for 3 minutes, until elastic and smooth.
- Place dough in oiled bowl and cover with damp kitchen towel. Allow to rise in a warm place for 40 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine chopped hazelnuts with sesame seeds.
- Roll our dough into a 12×16 rectangle. Spread Nutella on dough, leaving a 3/4-inch border on one long side.
- Sprinkle orange zest evenly over Nutella.
- Reserve 1 tablespoon of hazelnut and sesame seed mixture. Sprinkle remaining mixture over Nutella.
- Roll up dough, starting at the long edge without the border, into a log.
- Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle remaining hazelnut and sesame seed mixture over the top, pressing in to secure.
- Cut ends off of the log. Cut the dough into 10 equal size pieces.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam down. Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes, until golden.
- Dust with confectioners sugar through a fine mesh sieve. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.


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By popular request, we're throwing a play party exclusively for queer, trans, genderfluid, genderqueer, and lesbian, gay, bi, and pansexual attendees. Come to a space where you're not the only one in the room, where you're as likely to encounter bi men hooking up as you are bi women, where femme invisibility is minimized (but all presentations are welcomed), and where all trans bodies are celebrated.Let Alex lead you through a welcome circle where a room of strangers slowly opens up and winds up on the same page, having the opportunity to be seen, heard, and understood in ways maybe you have never even imagined!
Play with a capital "P" is whatever it means to you. You are invited to co-create whatever feeds your soul. Participation (also with a capital "P") can mean many things and voyeurs are as warmly welcomed as the most actively engaged. It's a sensual space where participants are encouraged to explore themselves and others in ways that are stimulating, nurturing, exciting, safe and FUN!This is the Play party you want to come to if you've never been AND this is the Play party you want to come to if you want to experience how to take generating safe play space for you and your favorite people to the next level.
You are sensually, erotically and emotionally savvy enough to Play nicely with others. You're a good sharer, you take good care of your toys and you use your words. ð You are somebody who knows your own wants and boundaries and can communicate them clearly... and/or you're someone willing to work and explore these areas for your own growth and enjoyment! You treat yourself and others with respect and kindness.If you're reading this, thinking, "I would love to come, but I don't want to play," PLEASE COME and enjoy the pressure-free company of like-minded individuals and exit whenever you wish. Really. There will be no pressure for you to do ANY activity at this party at any time.Our biggest request is that you come with a fun-loving, warm, caring, open-minded, generous, thoughtful, compassionate, non-judgmental attitude and that you conduct yourself with the highest level of integrity possible.This will be a very chill, fun, playful event where sex and nudity will most likely occur. Come relax. Come sip a glass of something non-alcoholic or a cup of tea. Come smooch. Come play. Come watch. (You know us: voyeurism is participation!)All genders, bodies, races, and orientations welcome under the LGBTQI umbrella. This is an adults-only event (18+). Come as you are and have a great time!
Doors open at 7:30 PM and CLOSE AT 8:00 PM. BE ON TIME as it is essential to have everyone present for the opening circle. There will not be anyone admitted after the doors are closed to preserve the safety of our space.The Welcome Circle is what we use to introduce ourselves to one another, have a safer sex conversation, share any boundaries and relationship agreements people should know about and get all comfy and ready to Play. There will be an optional closing circle at midnight. PLEASE text Alex at (510) 480-0235 if you're running up to 10 minutes late, but please just be on time!
Your sexy self and whatever food and non-alcoholic drink you might want for the evening. (No alcohol or substances please. We like our Playmates to be present and capable of connection.) Bring whatever sexy things you'd like to don and lounge in while we frolic or just throw on your regular weekend clothes for relaxation.Bring along whatever safer sex accoutrements you desire - condoms, dental dams, gloves, toys, lube - whatever you might be needing to create that perrrrrfect evening. We'll have some on hand in the space, but your favorite gear is always more comfortable. Oh, and of course, please bring a Playful attitude and an open heart and mind.This will be a very chill, fun, playful event where sex and nudity will most likely occur. Come relax. Come sip a glass of something non-alcoholic or a cup of tea. Come smooch. Come play. Come watch - voyeurism is participation! Hope to see you there!
Wear whatever makes you feel fabulous! Casual to fetish wear to dressed-up/dapper all equally welcomed; just be street-appropriate entering the event.
Iron Giant Loft, 1080 23rd Avenue, Oakland, CABART accessible; free on-street parking.Spacious, private live/work loft in a residential building. Plenty of couch, chair, and cozy mattress space available.
First floor, no stairs or steps. All gender restroom. Low-fragrance space. We ask attendees to use unscented products and arrive fragrance-free so that everyone can play comfortably. There are two cats in residence; they will be in a closed back room during the event. There is a HEPA air purifier in the event space itself to reduce allergens.
$30 per person, $50 per pair(Sliding scale available)Please note that tickets for QTies may sell out early. When tickets sell out, there will be none available at door. Save your spot now!Worried about how the charge will show up on your card, or want to pay online without using a PayPal account? Click here for step by step info.If something comes up and you can't attend, just email Alex to ask for rollover credit to a future event.Text or email Alex if you have any questions or concerns: (510) 480-0235 / firstname.lastname@example.com and hugs and relaxin' in a sex-positive space...
QTies is an 18+, consent-focused play party exclusively for LGBTQI+ attendees. It's a safe, sober space for queer, transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, and non-binary folks to play, flirt, scene, snuggle, chat - and NOT be the only one in the room. Founded in February 2015 by queer, genderqueer sex educator and relationship coach Alex S. Morgan, QTies has been called "surprisingly sweet," "incredibly hot," "playful in every sense of the word," "one of the few places LGBTQ adults genuinely have permission to play like adults, play with sex, and play with who they are," and "the first sex-positive play space I've felt comfortable taking my clothes off in." QTies is held monthly in the San Francisco Bay Area and regularly in the Washington, DC area. Want to bring the party to your city, group, or community center? Get in touch with Alex: firstname.lastname@example.com
Alex S. Morgan is a gender, sexuality, and relationship coach, a sexual rights advocate, and a sacred intimate. Working directly with others sexuality since 2004 has given Alex a deft sensitivity to the needs of those exploring new facets of themselves and an understanding of the power of connection in both our public and private lives.A firm believer in continuing education for all adults exploring sex, gender, and relationships, Alex presents internationally on relationships, kink, sexuality, gender, and related policy issues at venues ranging from private workshops to public organizations, Stanford to SXSW. They offer workshops, facilitated events, and inservice trainings by request.Alex is available for both individual and couples coaching, face to face at their Bay Area practice or worldwide via phone and video call. Follow Alex S. Morgan at https://www.AlexSMorgan.com


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An increasing number of nursing schools are offering nursing simulation scenarios to students to better train tomorrow's nurses, today, and as a direct response to the increased scrutiny of nurses and other health care professionals to provide safe, effective care.
Among the trends in nursing education, providing more experiential learning opportunity than instruction and increasing the use of learning technology – which includes medical simulation - is helping nursing students become more proficient in technology that can help them save lives in real-life clinical situations. Decreases opportunities for clinical placements, combined with increased patient safety issues and ethical concerns, has also led to a drop in the number of opportunities available to nursing students for direct experience with patient care.
Simulation provides a way to make up for this – it provides nursing students with opportunities to practice their clinical and decision-making skills through various real-life situational experiences. What's more, this increased use of simulation and nursing simulation scenarios, specifically, is also being driven by trends like a shortage of nurse educators and patient confidentiality concerns at hospital-based clinical training sites.
But simulated teaching has become so high tech, that it's not only for nursing students to use for practice, but it's also being used by new nursing graduates, as well as more experienced nurses who want to learn more, or improve upon, their skills. This simulated training is extremely useful, because, for one, as our nation's population ages, we will need more nurses to become more proficient in their care in order to take care of this patient demographic. Plus, many studies show that simulation-based nursing education interventions have strong educational effects.
There are various types of simulation: Screen-based/PC-based simulation, virtual patients, human patient simulator and integrated models, to name a few. High-fidelity simulations involve the use of computerized mannequins that can be programmed to exhibit a wide range of patient conditions. Used for years in medical schools and the military, high-fidelity patient simulations (HPS) has become essential for many nursing schools, as they promote skills acquisition, aid development of clinical judgment, and teach students about complex clinical situations with lifelike examples – all without exposing "real" patients to unnecessary risk.
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing notes that there are many advantages of simulation over actual clinical experience, including:
Literature supports the idea that simulation-based education with deliberative practice can achieve specific clinical goals relating to patient safety. Meanwhile, the National League of Nursing has endorsed study findings that conclude that simulation can be substituted for up to 50 percent of traditional clinical experiences.
"Simulation creates transformational learning experience for all nursing students and provides diverse perspectives on caring for patients across the continuum of care," states the NLN. Learning in simulation allows for situated cognition – or learning in context – a concept at the forefront of contemporary educational reform. As teachers and learners move away from content-laden curricula to curricula that emphasize experiential learning, it is critical that nurse educators have the requisite knowledge and skills to use simulation to its full potential. An element of learner self-reflection is core to all methods."
Plus, a simulation scenario focused on a single concept can be used for multiple programs of study. For example, a simulation involving medication safety can be used for both prelicensure students and graduate students. This allows instructors and administrators to design simulations for learners in multiple programs while maximizing human, space, and financial resources.
And, perhaps the most important reason to use simulation in nursing education: Students love using is! A happy learner is an engaged learner!
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Nursing schools are increasingly challenged to provide high-quality clinical experiences for students, and simulation can provide invaluable learning experiences that replicate clinical ones. Guidelines and quality measures for simulation programs have been published by groups such as the International Nursing association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) and the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), so nursing instructors aren't on their own in this. In fact, the most recent simulation standards provide educators, clinicians, and researchers with best practices to design, facilitate, and evaluate simulation experiences, which ensures high-quality simulations for optimal learner outcomes. Bboth instructors and students are evaluated to ensure the simulation experiences meet course and program outcomes.
But the reality is, many nursing instructors are understandably reluctant to use new technology. Many have had negative experiences with technology vendors in the past, or are afraid they won't be able to figure out how to use the technology to its utmost capabilities.
That's where Lippincott's vSim for Nursing comes in.
The National League of Nursing (NLN) collaborated with Laerdal Medical and Wolters Kluwer Health on the development of vSim for Nursing to help students build confidence and preparedness for practice. This innovative line of teaching resources provides solutions for a range of content areas. Each product features 10 virtual patient simulation scenarios, authored by the NLN, that allows students to access curriculum resources and practice patient-centered care for a variety of case studies. Check out our free vSim for Nursing implementation guide here.
Designed to simulate real nursing scenarios and to develop clinical decision-making skills, competence, and confidence in nursing students, vSim for Nursing includes:
Take a virtual tour of vSim for Nursing Fundamentals by watching the video below.
Integrated within Lippincott CoursePoint+, vSim for Nursing simulates real nursing scenarios allowing students to interact with patients in a safe, realistic environment - available anytime, anywhere. Courses include Fundamentals, Medical-Surgical, Maternity, Pediatric, Gerontology, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, and Mental Health. What's more, 94% of faculty agree that vSim accurately depicts actual clinical scenarios.
Lippincott also offers vSim for Nursing Mental Health, which includes 10 patient scenarios developed jointly with the NLN. Mental health simulation scenarios include:
Want to discover the power of vSim for Nursing but not quite ready to commit? Click on the button below to sign up for a free 30-day trial!


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Thanks you Chris for your prompt and efficient service. We won't hesitate to call you again when we are ready to upgrade or change what we have.
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Date of Posting: 09 May 2017
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Chris arrived exactly when he said he would and prepared for the job in hand. A new dish was installed and we had contact with all our programmes again.
Chris is a very pleasant and reliable young man and I'd recommend him.
Date of Posting: 21 April 2017
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Chris really has helped me in a number of locations throughout Normandy over the past 10 years. The service he provides, advice given and quality of work is second to none. I would absolutely recommend him and have no problem in anyone contacting me directly for a recommendation.
Date of Posting: 19 April 2017
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Chris came to sort out our TV reception. The aerial connection was no longer valid due to digital changes and the satellite reception was weak. He fixed both problems quickly and efficiently. Marvellous TV signals now!
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One fine day around noon while eating lunch at coll got a msg from Dad asking me to call up ASAP.
So this is how the conversation went about -
Dad : Lets get a car .
Me : Why ? We don't need one .
Dad : Yes we do, you keep using the Rapid, your bro takes the verna; I have ntn when I'm in Chennai.
Me : Ok so why so suddenly ?
Dad : Need it yesterday.
Me : Ok but it's got to be Petrol ( Dreaming of a High revv'ing petrol with a FFE
Dad : Yes. So I was thinking of 2nd hand, I already checked out a Altis. . .
Me : Whatt ? ?? Noo , new car. Honda . You tell budget first.
Dad : New 14L , 2nd hand 10L
Me : How about Honda City ?
Dad : Huge waiting period already spoke to honda .
Me : Linea ( amazing handling, t-jet , plus good price - Perfect na ? )
Dad : Nope , looks ugly. Anyways check for a good car I want to buy today.
Me : Ok I have an idea let me call you back .
Calling Mi10
Me : Sell me the fiesta , today.
him : Yov , Poya !!
Me : Yov im serious i'll take it today. Now also .
Him : Ok give me a week's time.
Me : Ok you have 1 hours. Bye !
Dad calls,
Dad : I called up TSM , they have a 2010 Altis gold colour I saw the car, looks good driven only 12000 kms.
Me : Altis noooo. Lets get something else .
Dad : Ok check for Civic ( My mind stops here ) , then blah blah blah .
Me : Ok civic , bye .
Made a few calls found a good civic 2011 20k kms on the clock, well run owned by a celebrity murali vijay ( Cricketer )
Call up the dealer and tell him to call up dad.
At the end I go home and dad says that black civic from dealership seems ok dont want it.
Me : Nooooooo. Civic
Dad : Let's go test drive first.
Head to the dealership
The civic was in a BADDDD state. It would have made baranjil cry. A black ignored civic. this put dad off. And the price was too much 8L for that was over.
Head to TSM :
Saw the altis. Drove it the car was perfect actually. A good car. But i Spotted a grey civic in the corner
Asked the guy what about that. He gave details , 2011 Civic, 18k in the clock, Lady drive, within our budget. I was like the guy on the happydent ad
Dad felt I just wanted a civic so he gave in a bit and said lets go for test drive.
Drove it loved it and im begging Dad for it. Convincing him its better.
Showed him the electrically closing ORVM's , the leather seat , the AUX , the Back seat ICE control module, reverse sensor's( All lacking in the Altis )
He was sold. Spoke price and told we'll take it.
But dam fools had lot of work pending on the car.
Insurance wasn't there, a mudflap was missing ,the led strip on the spoiler was faulty, door sill lights weren't working, the gear knob was faded, the leather was torn on the gear knob, the door pad was torn slightly , the armrest latch was faulty. TSM assured to fix all of this for the price we were gonna pay them.
So A perfect car ( eventually ) No ding's , dents , scratches.. None ziltch. Almost new.
But all those faults plus the fact I didnt give the car the bean s and test it made me convince dad to hold off on the deal till tomorrow.
Next day the car came home drove it well. No noises, squeaks faults. Checked everything . Thanks to vys_1 for all details on what to look for. Called up Honda A.s.s all was fine just that the car was long pending for a service. The owner was following Oil change every 10k but honda wants it every 6 months .
So all was good to go. Planned to take delivery the next day since it was a Tuesday.
Come Wednesday came home early from coll even though I lacked attendance to receive the car.
Checked the car once more, the dealership had changed the battery that day so the car will have a new battery when given to us. ( Not changed cause old was faulty )
We paid the amount minus 5K which we would pay when they completed the pending jobs on the car .
So the jobs were:
* gear knob and leather
* door pad
* mudflap
* armrest
* key battery
* Interior cleaning.
So bought in FEB , now it's april All faults are rectified. TSM is awesome to deal with, but my sale's rep was a lazy fag who didn't finish stuff on time. So not only mud flap and interior cleaning is pending.
Overall the car is a joy to drive and is F**king A W E S O M E . !!


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About: kingsport, tennessee
Originally home to the Cherokee Native American tribe Kingsport grew out of the staging ground for the Wilderness Road the Kentucky. The area soon grew into an important shipping port on the Holston River. Today the Eastman Chemical company headquarters is located in Kingston. Other places of interest include the Allendale Mansion, the Hammond House, a nationally registered historic place, Bays Mountain Park, and the Exchange Place a living history farm.
Population: 44905
Local Newspapers: The Kingsport Times-News
Local Sports Teams: The Kingsport Mets (Appalachian League Baseball)
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Quick Links and info for Kingsport, Tennessee
City Info
Local: (423) 246-9111
Emergency: 911
Local:(423) 229-9441
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Kingsport City Hall
225 West Center Street, Kingsport, TN 37660.
Phone: (423) 229-9400
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East Tennessee Natural Gas Co
1277 Fordtown Rd, Kingsport, TN 37663.
Phone:(423) 349-6316
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City of Kingsport, Water Department
225 W. Center Street, Kingsport, TN 37660.
Phone: (423) 229-9416
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Appalachian Power
245 Broad St, Kingsport, TN 37660.
Phone: (800) 967-4237
MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center
1901 Meadowview Parkway Kingsport, Tennessee 37660.
Phone: (423) 578-6600
Kingsport Chamber of Commerce
400 Clinchfield Street Suite 100, Kingsport, TN 37660.
Phone: (423) 392-8800
Local Airport
Tri-Cities Regional Airport
2525 Highway 75, Blountville, TN 37617.
Phone: (423) 325-6000
Area Hospital:
Holston Valley Medical Center
130 West Ravine Road, Kingsport, TN 37660.
Phone: (423) 224-4000
Local Organizations:
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Phone: (423) 247-9622
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Northeast State Technical Community College
2425 Hwy 75, Blountville, TN 37617.
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800 Granby Road, Kingsport, TN 37660.
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About SIP Phones
Some faculty and staff offices are equipped with Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) phones. This pages provides information on the SIP phones in use at BC.
What is different about SIP phones?
SIP phones plug into a network port instead of a phone port. SIP phones include most of the features currently offered with non-SIP phones, as well as many new functions. You will be able to use the functions you are accustomed to using – you may have to use them a little bit differently.
What new functions are available?
New functions include:
- A Directory, which enables you to store incoming and outgoing numbers.
- An Inbox, which stores the numbers of incoming calls.
- An Outbox, which stores the numbers of outgoing calls.
What is the same?
In addition to having many of the same phone functions (Hold, Transfer, Conference, etc.), you can still check your voicemail using the same number you currently do (617-552-4006, 2-4006 internally), and you can still check your messages online using voicemail via the web. Your phone number will not change because you have a VoIP phone.
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Join us for the 4th annual
An Oktoberfest-inspired event for crocodilian conservation
October 5, 2019 from 7:00–10:00 pm
Photo courtesy of Justin Strawser, Sunbury Daily Item
All of our favorite things are coming together for one croc-tacular event!
Crocs & Conservation
Witness a gator feeding, experience crocs up-close with special animal encounters, and learn about crocodilians and why it is they need our help! But we're not just raising awareness for croc conservation…we're putting our money where our mouth is: proceeds from Croctoberfest will be donated to the Crocodilian Advisory Group! (more info at bottom of page)
Craft Beer
Because what would Croctoberfest be without beer?!
Receive a collectible mini beer mug and enjoy complimentary tastings* from local breweries including:
Thanks to PA Act 166 of 2016, breweries are now able to sell their products! So bring some extra cash and take home a few of your favorite brews!
Food Truck Fare
Satisfy your taste buds with delicious dishes from When Pigs Fly and Rexy's Gourmet Dogs!
Please note: Food is NOT included in the ticket price. All food must be purchased separately from food trucks. Thank you.
Live Music
CROC out on Komodo Plaza with live music by the The Family Ties!
The Zoo
This is an obvious one, but the zoo will be open all night for perusing! Unfortunately this does not include Parakeet Landing as the birds need their beauty sleep…and their enclosure isn't wired for lighting.
Croctoberfest Advance Ticket Prices
Zoo Member: $20
Non-member: $25
Please be advised that advance tickets will be available for purchase through October 4. If tickets are still available, we will sell them at the door prior to the event for $30.
Current zoo members: To purchase your discounted tickets, please call us during regular business hours at 570-538-1869. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.
Additional Event Info
- Doors will open at 6:30pm.
- Due to the nature of this event, only adults 21 years of age and older are permitted to attend. Ticketholders will be required to present their valid photo ID prior to entering the zoo. Ticketholders unable to provide valid photo ID will not be granted admission and will not receive a refund.
- The zoo will close at 5pm in preparation for this event. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!
- And don't forget: this event is held rain or shine and includes indoor and outdoor festivities, so be sure to dress for the weather!
Croc Photo Op
Contribute even more to croc conservation with our Croc Photo Op!
Take advantage of our awesome green screen photo booth and pose for a photo down on the bayou with a crocodilian! Receive a high-quality 5×7 printed photo with souvenir frame for only $10. To see some examples, check out our new souvenir photo offering. Clyde will be available for photos from 8:00-9:00, and tickets for this can be purchased at the admissions desk on the night of the event.
Learn More about the Cause
Why raise funds for crocodilian conservation?
Six species of crocodilians are on the IUCN Red List as Critically Endangered: the Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis), Orinoco crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius), Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis), Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer), Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis), and Indian gharial (Gavialis gangeticus).
The Malayan gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii) is currently listed as Endangered, and the American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus), Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris), and West African Dwarf Crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis) are all considered to be of a Vulnerable (Threatened) status.
There is no one cause for the decline of crocodilian populations, but some factors include: habitat destruction, hunting for skins and meat, human interaction, and even competition between species living in the same habitat.
What is the Crocodilian Advisory Group?
The Crocodilian Advisory Group (CAG) is the Association of Zoo and Aquarium's first and oldest taxon advisory group, sanctioned by the AZA's World Conservation Monitoring Centre in 1986. This elite group of zoo and aquarium professionals specializes in captive management, education, and conservation of the world's crocodilian species; they provide their expertise in husbandry, breeding, educational programs, and captive management for zoo and aquariums worldwide. The CAG's mission is to promote conservation of the world's crocodilians and their habitats through species management, education, and research.
How does the CAG help crocodilians?
Through the CAG's fundraising efforts, they have partnered with other groups (IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group, the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Gharial Conservation Alliance) to support conservation, research, and education projects internationally. Some of these include:
- Habitat restoration & reintroduction (including radio tracking) of the Chinese Alligator (Alligator sinensis).
- Funding of international workshops for Chinese Alligator (Alligator sinensis) conservation.
- Habitat surveys for the Malay gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii).
- Survey equipment for population surveys of the Indian gharial (Gavialis gangeticus).
- Community level education & conservation programs for the Philippine Crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis).
For more specifics on these and other projects funded by the CAG, click here.
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We have all had a small toothache at some stage in our own lives, but lots of don't recognize that these apparently minor toothaches can really be indicators of more severe issues. Obviously, many small toothaches are small and unproblematic, but without the support of the regional dentist, it's not possible to tell which toothaches are benign and which ones could be really harmful. Most toothaches are brought on by dental issues, but a few individuals will be amazed to learn that particular sorts of toothaches may be due to issues which are entirely irrelevant to oral health. The majority of the aches brought on by dental problems can easily be cared for by the dentist, however, you will find severe non-dental problems that have to be considered by a doctor.
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Although the majority of the source of a toothache can easily be treated, they have to be cared for as fast as possible to stop additional harm. You should not desire until your toothache grows to come to find the dentist! Even though the majority of the source of a toothache are benign, some are extremely serious and may be damaging to your health if left untreated.


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The Agnew Solution to Rod Blagojevich
A former high-up federal prosecutor whom I talked to the other day told me that in his estimation the feds will arrive at "an Agnew" solution to the Blagojevich problem.
Vice President Spiro Agnew was formally charged by the feds with accepting bribes totaling more than $100,000 while Baltimore chief executive and Governor of Maryland, receiving some of the money from past favors while holding the office of vice president. After a deal with the U.S. attorney, Agnew pleaded no contest on October 10, 1973 to a single charge that he had failed to report $29,500 of income received in 1967 and as part of the deal resigned as vice president.
My source says that the Agnew solution would be applied to both Rod and Patty Blagojevich in this manner. There is a thick tissue of probes involving his possible corruption…a leasing deal reached for occupants of a remodeled Illinois Tollway oasis…the Illinois Department of Transportation…the Illinois Department of Corrections…thje Department of Children and Family Services…a letter sent to Attorney General Lisa Madigan from U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald that the feds are looking into "very serious allegations of endemic hiring fraud" in the Blagojevich administration…that Blagojevich had accepted a $1,500 check from Mike Ascaridis, described as a close Blagojevich friend two weeks after Ascaridis' wife received a state job, she receiving the job despite having failed a hiring exam, Blagojevich says the check was written as a birthday gift to his oldest daughter and then that it was given for his younger daughter's christening…that a company contributing nearly $120,000 to his gubernatorial campaign in 2002 won a no-bid contract, awarded by the Illinois Capital Development board that reports to the governor. And all this before we get to Tony Rezko.
As we all know Blagojevich fundraisers Antonin Rezko and Stuart Levine were indicted and are on trial for participating in a scheme to obtain kickbacks from investment firms seeking business from two state boards, Levine pleading guilty and testifying against Rezko.
On top of this the feds are investigating the fact that Patricia Blagojevich was a business partner of Rezko for at least a decade and in 2004 received over $38,000 in real estate commissions from him…that as a licensed real estate broker she received $113,700 in commissions from Anita and Amrish Mahajan. Anita Mahajan owns a urinalysis company that has been given a no-bid contract with the state Department of Children and Family Services and Amrishajan is president of a bank that has had two requests pending before state regulators to acquire two out-of-state banks…that Melvyn L. Weiss, a lawyer was indicted after having made a $10,000 contribution from his firm which "Friends of Blagojevich" returned…that Blagojevich did not return another $40,000 from Melvyn Weiss and other lawyers in Weiss' firm…that Weiss paid $5,000 toward lodging, meals and entertainment for Blagojevich and others with him during a December, 2003 trip to New York.
Moreover that Blagojevich campaign adviser Chris Kelly was indicted on federal charges of tax fraud unrelated to either the governor of political work but Kelly has been listened as a "co-schemer" in court filings related to the Rezko fcase and that prosecutors say he was involved in pressuring prospective state contractors for "finders fees" or political contributions…that Blagojevich is widely acknowledged to be "Public Official A" in the Rezko indictment…that a federal district judge named the Blagojevich campaign and Blagojevich as the intended beneficiary of at least one of Rezko's extortion attempts…that federal prosecutors sought to prove that his top advisers were involved in kickback schemes…that Levine mentioned Blagojevich by name at least 30 times in opne day of testimony, declaring under oath that the governor told him "[Y]ou stick with us and yhou'll do very well for yourself," that Levine testified Blagojevich was aware of a shakedown involving a film producer Tom Rosenberg in 2004…
In addition, that Joseph Cari, Jr., the former finance chairman of the Democratic National Committee testified Blagojevich was at one time trying to form a national fundraising presence in order to run for president, the governor tellilng him that "contracts, legal work and investment banking work" would be awarded to "people who helped"…that the former head of the Illinois Finance Authority, Ali Ata, became the first person to accuse Blagojevich of personally offering a position in his administration in return for campaign contributions…that having met Rezko several times regarding fund-raising efforts for Blagojevich's campaign and discussing a job with a state agency in return for contributions," Ata subsequently being appointed to the IFA post…that a federal judge confirmed Blagojevich was indeed "Official A"…that a "$25,000 Club" has been probed in which 75% of businesses, unions and individuals that give $25,000 donations to the Blagojevich campaign fund received benefits from the state, including state contracts and appointments to state boards…that "Friends of Blagojevich" received a $10,000 campaign from an elevator constructors PAC in the same month that three union officers received appointments to the Illinois Elevator Safety Board.
Blagojevich and his press spokesmen have consistently denied his involvement in all these matters. Nevertheless…
…in view of all this, the former federal prosecutor told me the feds are expected to offer a deal to both Blagojevichs. The governor will take a plea of an indeterminate lesser nature and resign in return for which his wife shall either not be prosecuted or receive a confinement sentence, allowing her to continue to care for their two daughters.
Thus endeth the insight of the former prosecutor. Political types are moving into speculation.
The Emergence of Pat Quinn as Governor.
If he accepts as Agnew did, the resignation would propel Lt. Governor Pat Quinn to the governorship. The types I talked to maintain that Attorney General Lisa Madigan would likely not move to challenge Quinn rather than become governor with such enormous state fiscal problems to solve-preferring to wait for a better opportunity. But Quinn would be challenged for the Democratic nomination on the grounds that as part of the Blagojevich administration he has inherited the taint albeit he has been vociferous about opposing the governor.
Quinn is seen as a seasoned campaigner and brilliant media strategist who would make the most of the ability to try to bring order out of chaos but highly unpopular with the Democratic party regulars.


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The Kimball High School speech team placed first out of 15 teams at the Sutherland Invitational on Saturday. Individually, three Kimball students took first place. Kennedy Lewis took first place in extemporaneous speaking, Nicholas Thomas-Lewis finished first in poetry, and Leisha Casimiro took first place in informative speaking. Jessica Portillo and Nicholas Thomas-Lewis finished third in duet acting, while Connor Moore finished fourth in humorous prose, Jessica Portillo took fourth place in persuasive speaking, Nicholas Thomas-Lewis, and the team of Paycen Harroun, Kaden Adrian, Sebastian Portillo and Connor Moore finished fourth in oral interpretation of drama. The team competed at the Western Trails Conference meet in Bayard on Wednesday, and will travel to the Bridgeport Invitational on Saturday.
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