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(I've been documenting certain highlights of my pregnancy in honor of the 5th anniversary, since I was not yet blogging at the time).
On Sunday, August 26th, 2007 my dad and stepmom, who spend most of the year in Arizona but were visiting at the time, went to church with us and then we all went out for brunch. It was an all-you-can-eat buffet type brunch at a golf course restaurant. The next day was Monday and I went to work. I was feeling kind of yucky but chalked it up to morning sickness. But, I was 11 1/2 weeks and hadn't had much morning sickness for awhile, plus this felt different. When I got home from work I was worse and went straight to bed, but I just got worse and worse. I would get really cold, so I'd bundle up in blankets, then I'd get super hot and throw them all off. I took my temperature and I had a fever and Paul and I were both worried about the babies, so he made me get in a cold tub. After awhile we decided to head to the ER. While we were waiting to be seen, I went to the restroom where I proceeded to throw up.
At first, they said I had a bladder and a kidney infection. I couldn't figure out how I didn't know I had a bladder infection because normally I am miserable with those. I didn't have any symptoms at all. But the next day they said I had food poisoning. To this day I'm unclear as to whether I just had food poisoning or food poisoning AND a bladder infection or all 3. They made it sound like just food poisoning but I must've had a bladder infection too since they did a urinalysis that must have indicated I did for them to tell me that in the first place. Anyway, I stayed two nights in the hospital on pregnancy-safe antibiotics.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
I really, really don't like homework...
I really, really don't like homework. I just finished my first six week session. What the heck was I thinking. I'm taking online courses so not only am I having to adjust to school once again I also have to experience it in a completely different way. And it sure isn't what I remember. I had to apologize multiple times to my teachers for not getting something uploaded correctly or missing an assignment that I couldn't find. So navigating the web to find my assignments, ensuring I get everything uploaded, coordinating group assignments with classmates around the country and keeping up with homework was enough to make me ready to pull my hair out. And the homework! Nothing like getting up for work at 5:30 in the morning and returning at 5:30 in the evening knowing I had maybe two hours of work to complete. That was my life Monday through Thursday. Did I say i don't like homework?
I really, really don't like homework. I'm not saying the classes were bad, the web design and user interface were poor or that there was too much homework. Just the opposite. I'm just saying it was an adjustment - a big one and it wasn't easy. I'll definitely be more ready come January when I take my next courses. So no matter how frustrated I was I highly recommend returning to college for anyone in need of completing their degree. Online courses in particular allow for many different options that I think would appeal to older students. But if you've been out of college for some time and will be looking at online courses be ready for some adjustments. And good luck. Did I mention I really, really don't like homework?
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There is little doubt that, around the world, the man in the street is as confused by climate change science as well as its rebuttal from the sceptics.
The amount of information on the Internet on the topic is overwhelming. The more you and I read, probably the more confused we become. Scientists oppose their colleagues, and it is clear that we should not assume that 97 percent of climate scientists agree that man-made intervention is the cause of, dare we say it, global warning, sorry – that should be warming.
Greenhouse gases mass in the atmosphere, but we read that the levels of carbon dioxide, the main culprit of "global warming", are down in the past, by some estimates.
So, who do we believe? Certainly not by who shouts loudest. We need to tone down the egos and agree that the climate is changing and that it is a combination of factors that are causing it. Since so many factors in combination produce climate change, they may now be as unlike as never before in the planet's history.
That does not mean to say we can go on cannibalising the world's resources, as is being done by denuding our rain forests, burning bitumen to get at the oil in Alberta Canada and of fracking the hell out of groundwater and sending the incredibly destructive gas, methane, into the atmosphere.
As humans, we are out of control in the way we treat the environment, but a far cry away from the cataclysm that the forces of nature exacted on the planet billions of years ago.
Is there likely to be an agreement anytime soon between the sceptics and supporters of climate change? The two sides remain at loggerheads.
Perhaps governments around the world should get their two parties together and stop this. We have run out of worlds. Colonising Mars is not the answer. Only real solutions to real problems will suffice. In the meantime, you and I must wait with bated breath that we are doing something constructive. Failure is not an option. We have to save our only home, starting now.


text: In this thesis many examples of the visual effects industry will be presented to give the reader an understanding of the importance of matte paintings in film history. There will be analysed how this illusion can be created by the use of pictures and what should be taken into consideration in order to ensure that the viewer doesn't notice that it is just an effect. The historical development of the matte painting starting from the first glas shots to analogue techniques to the digital creation of matte paintings are part of this work as well as the pros and cons of new production techniques compared to old ones. Moreover this thesis goes further into the topic whether the matte paintings purpose is already replaced by 3D effects or if the usage of matte paintings is still justified today. As a final remark there will be a brief overview of own experiences concerning the production process of matte paintings and some leads to avoid common mistakes and to improve the production.


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14th February 2013
Happy Valentines Day! I'm going to tell you about what it was like when I was very little and my little sister was born.
Hello, My name is Agnieszka and I'm 10 and I want to share with the world how much I love my little sister, Magdalena aged 7, (who happens to have Down's syndrome) so I make films and blog about our lives. This is how it started……..
When my little sister Magdalena was born, I didn't know what to think, I was only 3 & couldn't work out if Magdalena was a very special toy or a perhaps a very, very, very old person who had shrunk.
But very soon I learnt she was my baby sister, a real very, very, very young human being, and I really liked the idea.
Magdalena didn't cry at all as a baby, because she didn't have the energy. So she slept a lot and when she was sleeping she looked like a purified angel to me.
Magdalena didn't say her first words or walk till she was 4, and the years before that we spent looking into each others eyes lying on our tummies by the fire.
It was like Magdalena was part of my mum, wherever mum went Magdalena was with her, either in a sling, sleeping together or being breastfed in mum's arms.
For me and my big sister Isabella, the first five years of her life were a very special time for us because none of us went to school, and we were all together all the time, Isabella did her G.C.S.E's and got really good at the violin during this time and I learnt to read and write, finger knit, draw (a lot) and ride a bike. And because Magdalena was vulnerable, we all looked out for her and mum stopped whatever she was doing to breastfeed or wake her up out of a sleep that was becoming too long. I had to be very patient and wait for Mum to finish seeing to Magdalena, and in that time I learnt to do a lot of things on my own. By the time mum was able to help, I'd already worked what I wanted to know or do out! And I worked out I could do anything.
On my 6th birthday Mum, Dad and Isabella gave me my first ever digital camera, it was silver. I worked out how to use it myself and and then taught my mum how to use it. I learnt how to edit my photos on the computer and soon I was using mum and dad's video camera more than they were and trying out editing on the computer.
One day mum was packing for us all to go away for the weekend, and she showed me a new website called Netbuddy, who had a competition to make an under 3 minute film about anything to do with disability
Mum said "Why don't you edit a film together using the footage you've taken of you and Magdalena, showing what you get up to?" She knew if I was absorbed in something she wouldn't worry about where I was or what I was up to, and she could get on and pack upstairs with Magdalena. I was excited to be allowed to do it all by myself and then mum told me it had to be finished by that evening to meet the deadline and said that the prize for the winner was an iPod. Isabella had just got one for her 16th birthday, and I thought it was so cool! So I spent all day practically without stopping working on this film, determined to complete it in time.
To my astonishment I won the iPod, which I still use a lot and really love! But the best bit was Netbuddy featured my film and I started getting really lovely comments about the film from people all over the world.
I started my own blog and website 'agnieszkaproductions' at this time as well, where I featured "my little sister" films as well as all the other things I love doing. As the year went on I was still making lots of films and of course my favourite subject to film was Magdalena, as she was always with me, and myself as I am obviously always with me too-my older sister hated being filmed, and my parents weren't keen.
People started sending me messages asking me if I was going to make a sequel, I had so much footage so I did and this time made it longer. And people enjoyed it so much that I got more lovely comments about how they had found it inspirational and were showing it to teachers and families and people who didn't have a very real picture of what Down's syndrome is or isn't. I felt I was doing something useful as well as what I loved most and decided to make a film about our lives together, every year. So that's how the films about me and my sister started, I am now editing together Part 3 and having even more trouble trying to keep it short!
Three years since making the first film I realise how powerful film can be. I know more about Down's syndrome and how a lot of people don't know a lot about it, and how I want to celebrate my sister and who she is and our everyday lives through documenting it on film. I find it easier to show the world Magdalena's wonderful personality and spirit through film than through words, it is easier to show my film than answer a tricky question or comment.
And I so want the world to see past the 'Down syndrome' and get to know who my sister is, what she likes doing, the funny things she says, her unique way of looking at the world, which if you have seen the films and heard her talk about woodlice and attempt a magic show you will know what I mean.
I want people to bother to make friends with her. This means they have to slow down, be patient to wait for her to find her words, to listen hard to hear what she is saying with all of her body not just her words. I've been with Magdalena when people have ignored her, treated her like a pet, not wanted to be her friend, seen mum upset by unkind things people have said. By making these films I've come to realise that people can see and hear a side to Magdalena that they wouldn't otherwise know was there, and hopefully it will make them stop and think about other people with Down's syndrome and other disabilities, and look and listen a bit harder to get to know the person and maybe make a new friend.


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A very quick recipe just right for summer. Gammon steaks are cooked in garlic and oil then covered in a really tasty clear parsley sauce.
Gammon Steak with a Clear Parsley Sauce
4 servings
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 12 minutes
- Ingredients
- 4 tsp oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 4 gammon steaks
- 60 ml (2 fl oz) white wine vinegar (4 tbsp)
- 120 ml (4 fl oz) water (8 tbsp)
- freshly milled black pepper
- 4 tsp runny/liquid honey
- 4 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped
To serve
- 228 g (8 oz) peas (1½ cups)
- You will also need a large heavy-based frying pan/skillet.
Print Recipe
- Method
- Put four plates in a very low oven to warm.
- Then remove any rind from the steaks.
- Now heat 2 teaspoons of oil in the pan over a medium heat and stir through the garlic.
- The steaks will need to be cooked two at a time. Lay the first two steaks in the pan and cook for 3 minutes each side. Remove and transfer to a warmed plate in the oven.
- Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in the pan and cook the remaining two steaks. Then transfer to a warmed plate in the oven.
- Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar with the water, pepper, and honey in a small bowl.
- Once the steaks are cooked, remove the pan from the heat and add the sauce along with most of the parsley. Stir for 1 minute. The heat of the pan will be enough to heat through the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the steaks and sprinkle with the remaining parsley.
- Serve with peas and other seasonal vegetables.
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Ms. Abha Narain Lambah, the principal at Abha Narain Lambah Associates, is a conservation architect. She holds a Master's degree in architectural conservation from the School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi with field experience of two decades. In addition to acquiring several awards, she authored various books on Architectural History & Conservation. Her firm specialises in Architectural Conservation, Building Restoration & Retrofit, Museum Design, Historic Interiors, Preparation of Urban and Regional Level Management Plans, Conservation Assessment Studies, Urban signage and Street furniture.
Aromar Revi is an international practitioner, consultant, researcher and educator with over a quarter century of inter-disciplinary experience in public policy and governance, the political economy of reform, development, technology, sustainability and human settlements. Revi along with being the Director of the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) is also considered as one of South Asia's leading disaster management experts. Over his career, he has led over a hundred major research, consulting and implementation assignments in India and internationally as well as an active member of several organisations in his respective field.
Farooq Ameen, an urban designer and licensed architect has over 25 years of experience in urban design, architecture, planning, and project management in the US, Europe and Asia. In addition to his current focus, he has extensive project management experience of complex institutional, residential and commercial projects along with a unique understanding of the development process from both the public agency as well as private investment perspective. Ameen is a recipient of several awards and commendations for impressive ventures.
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PTC Committee 2014-15
Meeting Minutes 8 /5/2014 6:35 pm
In Attendance: Gina Gertner, Kelly Malecha, Amanda Swenson, Tyanne Riegle, Pam Winfield, Kim Wylde, Michelle Cuka, Becky Smith, Michelle Kalb, Matt Christensen
Gina Gertner called the meeting to order.
June Minutes Approval. Amanda motioned to approve. Pam seconded. Passed.
Principal Update/Teacher Requests. Pam Winfield
- WestWood enrollment count has increased for the 2014-2015 school year to 560. Open enrollment accounts for approximately 20%. Currently 3 of the elementary schools in Prior Lake are closed to open enrollment due to capacity. WestWood continues to be open at this time.
- Pam requested that the PTC purchase a WestWood 50th Anniversary plaque to be hung in the school. Approved. The request for payment has been submitted.
- Pam requested from the PTC the downpaymet for the annual Youth Frontier Kindness Retreat in the amount of $750. The remainder will be paid at a later date amounting to the full total of $2,175.
- The new year will consist of 24 classrooms and the addition of several new teachers.
Treasurers Report. Amanda Swenson
Amanda has continued the treasurer's report to show the 2013-2014 budget, 2013-2014 actual and 2014-2015 proposed. Kira Kuksenko is working with Amanda on taking over the treasury position.
Coordinator Updates.
Open PTC volunteer positions for 2014-15 school year:
Read a thon
Family Fun Night
Spirit wear – Kim Frantz has volunteered to coordinate with WestWood and is currently seeking a new vendor.
Playground Equipment Purchase.
The Spacenet Climber will be installed at the end of August.
Back To School
WestWood back to school information will be out 8/25 with teacher assignments and additional student information. PTC will include in the envelope a 2 sided page with information on PTC important dates, fundraisers and allocations. Additionally PTC will include a pre-order form for T-Shirts/Yearbook/Planners to bring back on Open House Night or Assessment times for parents.
Open House Night: September 4th, PTC will have a table with the sales of T-Shirts, Yearbook orders and Planners. Discussion was to raise the price of T-Shirts this year $1 to increase the PTC funds covering the taxes we pay on all sale items. Additionally we will add a line to the mail order form sent out pre open house letting parents donate to the PTC directly when they order.
Assessment Days Kindergarten: August 12th 2-6pm, August 13th 1-5pm, August 14th 8-12pm, families will be invited to have a scheduled appointment with their teacher.
Assessment Days Grades 1-5: September 8th & 9th 7-3:30, families will be invited to schedule their student for a testing time with their teacher and the parent can see the schoology website to familiarize themselves.
PTC will be available at all assessment dates for T-Shirt, Yearbook, and Planner (grades 1-5) sales as well as additional information on how to join the PTC or volunteer.
Target Red Card
What are ways we can promote families assigning their Target red card to WestWood. Possibly sending home a 1/3 sheet near the report card time frame in November, having flyers at Assessment and Open House times, continuing to have the information on the Newsletter. Becky brought information straight from Targets website showing what has been donated to WestWood over the 2013 calendar year by 135 Red Cards over $6000. She will continue to track this information.
Family Fun Night
Possibly changing up the style to family movie night showing in the gym, continue the pizza, add inflatables and keep a few games. We discussed the pool of volunteers are usually the same and could we draw in new people with a change. Michelle Cuka has offered to assist with the event.
8:10 Gina motion to close meeting, Matt 2nd, Meeting adjourned.


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My biggest fear with baking bread is that it won't rise. Every time I leave a recipe to proof (rise) I cross my fingers that it will actually rise. I don't know where this fear comes from because I have never made a recipe that didn't rise. The initial proofing worked marvelously with the Anadama but I didn't do an adequate job of punching it down so the final loaves were bigger than they should have been and had some air pockets. I'm still struggling with beating the air out of the bread that just an hour or so before I had been hoping and praying would rise. I hope this stupid fear will go away with time and more experience.
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That's right, it's October and I'm pulling out the Halloween themes!
But no need for concern – this week's GilbHub TV episode is about brand voices…
Your brand voice consists of the tone, pace and language you use, when writing on behalf of your company. It's a huge part of the brand image, which you build throughout your published content.
As a copywriter, I often have to write in someone else's brand voice, or even the voice of their collective organisation.
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Erebus targeting qualifying after nasty Bathurst crash
Erebus Motorsport is confident it can have its crashed #9 Holden repaired before tomorrow's crucial qualifying session for the 2019 Bathurst 1000.
The David Reynolds/Luke Youlden entry was badly crashed during today's dedicated co-driver session, Youlden running wide at Sulman Park and firing into the wall.
The impact recorded more than 20G, Youlden requiring a trip to the medical centre for tests but escaping serious injury.
The team is now set for a long night working on the wrecked Commodore, with tomorrow's qualifying session, scheduled for 4pm, considered a realistic target.
"It's extensive damage but it's nothing we can't fix," said team boss Barry Ryan. "The target now is just to get out for qualifying."
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Ryan added that no off-site assistance, such as a chassis rig, will be required during the repair.
"An oxy torch and a hammer and we'll be pretty good," he said. "Cutting tubes, replacing tubes, straightening rails, replacing lots of parts...
"The rear is the same. Roll bars, roll tubes at the rear as well, but it'll be alright.
"I think the worst parts are actually okay, the things that can put you out for the weekend are okay.
"But we're still assessing it. At the moment it looks like it'll be right. Twenty four hours, I reckon."
The car will definitely miss this afternoon's third practice session, and, according to Ryan's predicted timeline, could also miss tomorrow's two pre-qualifying hour-long practices.
But Ryan's not worried about the lost running, predicting the car will still be fast enough to be a front-runner come qualifying.
"We know the car is fast, it doesn't matter who's driving it," he said.
"As long as Dave gets out and qualifies it on the front-row and Luke has two half-hour sessions Saturday, we'll go racing, it's as simple as that.
"The car is fast, qualifying is where we need to be, the rest doesn't matter. Two one-hour sessions tomorrow don't mean nothing because the car is fast."
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Highlights - Children's adventures in the surrounding area
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The heart and soul of the Czech Republic, magical and charming city of a hundred towers has everything you could wish of a European capital; whether you're after some culture, sightseeing, mystery and magic. So if you want to visit Prague, here are 10 things you should not miss if you want to get the most out of Prague.
Prague offers so much beautiful architecture! You should definitely visit the Old Town Square, enclosed by beautiful buildings of different architectural styles from Gothic to Baroque, with the famous astronomical clock. Next you must walk across Charles Bridge at night, because it's much more magical at night! Also the castle cannot be missed! Well, there are so many sights you should visit including the Jewish Quarter, Vyšehrad, John Lennon Wall and so much more!
Traditional cuisine
When the weather is just too unfavourable to walk around sights, what's better than stay in warmth and taste some traditional Czech food and drinks. Prague is full of restaurants and cafes, where you can taste Czech traditional food mainly some roasted and smoked meats, sausages, hearty soups and stews, dumplings and rustic breads, like the delicious ''Svíčková''. And don't forget the world-famous Pilsen Beer.
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As updated per the Office of the Provost Syllabi Policy Statements.
Emergency response information
Students who require assistance during an emergency evacuation must discuss their needs with their professors and Disability Resource Center. If you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.
For additional information students should contact the Disability Resource Center, 417-836-4192 (PSU 405), or Larry Combs, Interim Assistant Director of University Safety at 417-836-6576.
Refer to Missouri State University's Emergency Response Plan for more information.
Dropping a class
It is your responsibility to understand the University's procedure for dropping a class. If you stop attending this class but do not follow proper procedure for dropping the class, you will receive a failing grade and will also be financially obligated to pay for the class. For information about dropping a class or withdrawing from the university, contact the Office of the Registrar at 417-836-5520.
Refer to Academic Calendars for deadlines.
Statement of nondiscrimination
Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, and maintains a grievance procedure available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. At all times, it is your right to address inquiries or concerns about possible discrimination to the Office for Equity and Diversity, Park Central Office Building, 117 Park Central Square, Suite 111, 417-836-4252. Other types of concerns (i.e., concerns of an academic nature) should be discussed directly with your instructor and can also be brought to the attention of your instructor's Department Head.
Refer to Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance for more information.
Statement on disability accommodation
To request academic accommodations for a disability, contact the director of the Disability Resource Center, Meyer Library, Suite 111, 417-836-4192 or 417-836-6792 (TTY). Students are required to provide documentation of disability to Disability Resource Center prior to receiving accommodations. Disability Resource Center refers some types of accommodation requests to the Learning Diagnostic Clinic, which also provides diagnostic testing for learning and psychological disabilities. For information about testing, contact the director of the Learning Diagnostic Clinic at 417-836-4787.
Statement on academic dishonesty
Missouri State University is a community of scholars committed to developing educated persons who accept the responsibility to practice personal and academic integrity. You are responsible for knowing and following the university's student honor code, Student Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures and also available at the Reserves Desk in Meyer Library. Any student participating in any form of academic dishonesty will be subject to sanctions as described in this policy.
Cell phone policy
As a member of the learning community, each student has a responsibility to other students who are members of the community. When cell phones or pagers ring and students respond in class or leave class to respond, it disrupts the class. Therefore, the Office of the Provost prohibits the use by students of cell phones, pagers, PDAs, or similar communication devices during scheduled classes. All such devices must be turned off or put in a silent (vibrate) mode and ordinarily should not be taken out during class. Given the fact that these same communication devices are an integral part of the University's emergency notification system, an exception to this policy would occur when numerous devices activate simultaneously. When this occurs, students may consult their devices to determine if a university emergency exists. If that is not the case, the devices should be immediately returned to silent mode and put away. Other exceptions to this policy may be granted at the discretion of the instructor.


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Zim to Host SADC Talks On Value Addition
ZIMBABWE will from Wednesday this week host 11 Southern African Development Community member countries in economic progress review discussions revolving on value addition, beneficiation and industrialisation.
The intergovernmental committee of experts meeting for SADC will be held in Victoria Falls.
ICE for SADC is a United Nations General Assembly policy sub-organ of the Economic Commission for Africa conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development set up to provide a forum for engaging member states' senior policy makers on policy and programme matters in the sub-regions.
Finance and Economic Development Minister Patrick Chinamasa will join other regional ministers of finance and economic planning and development, high-level officials from member states covered by office and representatives of SADC and COMESA secreta- riats.
Representatives from other United Nations agencies, African Union Commission, African Development Bank, civil society organisations, Development Bank of Southern Africa, academia, civil society and professional organisations will also grace the event.
Themes of most recent ICE sessions for Southern Africa illustrate the importance the region attaches to further transformation of natural resources as a route towards socio-economic development and transformation, UNECA-SA said in its concept note.
The 20th edition of the ICE for SADC in Victoria Falls will be held under the theme "Accelerating Industrialisation in Southern Africa through Beneficiation and Value Addition'", which are common features of Zimbabwe's industrialisation policy (2012-2016) and the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation 2014 18.
The vision of Zimbabwe's Industrial Development Policy (2012-2016) is to transform the country from a producer of primary goods into a producer of processed value-added goods while value addition and beneficiation is one of the four main pillars of Zim- Asset.
As a region, Southern African seeks to promote industrialisation through the exploitation of its abundant natural resources for economic transformation and development.
The regional focus on industrialisation is in line with the continental decision at the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (46th session of the Economic Commission for Africa), held in Abidjan, Cocircte d'Ivoire, on March 25-26 2013, which among others called on African states to adopt and implement coherent industrial policies to increase value addition in local production and deepen linkages between the commodity sector and other economic sectors.
African states were urged to create institutional industrial policy mechanisms to develop country-specific, industrial policy roadmaps for value addition and beneficiation of their natural resources in close collaboration with all relevant stakeholders.
Value addition in agricultural products and beneficiation of natural resources, including minerals are an integral part of sub-regional and national industrial policy strategies. UNECA said local value addition and beneficiation enabled economies to exploit the g growth linkages and multiplier effects, which evolve from such strategies.
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An Encounter Weekend is an intentional time to experience a deep face-to-face connection with God. It incorporates teachings, healing, worship and small group ministry.
It is a safe place where you will know you are covered and empowered. During this time of seeking God for a closer relationship, you will also receive healing of the heart, new revelations of God's love, learn more of Holy Spirit and have your life changed by discovering the Father.
You will also learn how to develop and increase in intimacy with Jesus, hear from the Lord and enrich your life in Him. Overall, this is a weekend treat to yourself to grow through healing. You will not want to miss it!
Encounter Weekends happen several times throughout the year. Find out when the one is: https://ctftoronto.com/events
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Spice up any living space with metallics
Metals were once hard to obtain and difficult to preserve and keep bright. But the modern science of metallurgy has made great strides in bringing us all sorts of once-rare and costly metals for use in our homes at prices that allow anyone to decorate like a prince or princess. And metals are known for […]
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SWH Names Charde Regional Medical Director
Charde, who has more 30 years of medical management and quality improvement experience, is also responsible for all quality management activities for SWH [Cambridge and Albany], including future National Committee for Quality Assurance accreditation and Star ratings, chronic care programs, improvement of outcomes, and assisting with the insurer's New York expansion plans.
Prior to joining SWH, Dr. Charde spent the past four years working in various capacities at Enhanced Care Initiatives, Inc., a Shelton, CT-based provider of community-based care management services for Medicare's most complexly ill and frail population. Most recently, he served as the company's senior medical director.
In 1982 he was the founding medical director for a staff model HMO in Poughkeepsie, New York, which subsequently became the Hudson Valley Region of Community Health Plan (CHP) of Latham, NY. He served as medical director for that region through 1994.
Between 1996-1998, Dr. Charde also was the associate medical director for quality management for Latham-based Kaiser's Northeast Division. During that time he was responsible for the development of clinical initiatives and improvement activities for their 570,000-member network throughout New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont.
"Dr. Charde brings invaluable clinical expertise and medical management knowledge to our company," said SWH Executive Director Margaret Wallingford, adding that he has also served as a consultant to CDPHP and the Vermont Department of Health. "He has been a leader developing and implementing clinical initiatives to improve care, and will play an instrumental role in helping our members remain living in the comfort of their own homes."
Dr. Charde, who earned his undergraduate degree at Georgetown University, attended the University of Pennsylvania Medical School and completed internship and residency at Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester.
About Senior Whole Health of NY
SWH is a voluntary health care benefits plan for those over 65 eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. The health plan, which currently serves members living in Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Montgomery, Orange, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Ulster, Warren and Washington counties, combines health care with social support services so that seniors living in assisted living or other community housing can maintain their independence and freedom of choice when making health care decisions. To date, more than 7,000 elders are insured by SWH. For additional information, call (518) 472-5200, or go to www.seniorwholehealth.com.


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Dear contestants,
Attached is the outcome of our Machine Learning contest. The name is anonymized, but we emailed you who you are in the table.
Congratulations to you all for trying out, we hope you had a good time and learned something with our real data.
Although some did pretty well in the one-way challenge, no one passed the cut-off threshold of 17% in both one-way and two-way challenges, which means no one is qualified for the prizes. We will contact some of you for the purpose of interviewing for job position.


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Southwest Teepee Rental is looking to hire an experienced and motivated sales professional to join our sales team. We're a luxury event tent and decor rental company located in the Scottsdale Airpark, specializing in large event tents and modern tribal decor. Compensation is $45k per year, plus commissions. Successful candidates will be highly driven individuals, with an ability to quickly become knowledgeable about products, while developing new relationships and sustaining the current client base. An understanding of event operations is critical, and candidates must be willing to work operationally as well as administratively. Work hours are Monday - Friday, as well as some weekends when weekend events are scheduled. For more about Southwest Teepee Rental, visit our website www.southwestteepeerental.com. To apply, please send your resume to [email protected]
Meghan Ely of OFD Consulting will be speaking at WeddingWire World DC in Washington, DC on July 30. She'll be presenting Dazzle With the Art of Surprise and Delight.
Luxe Linen was featured on Belle the Magazine for An Elegant Tent Wedding with a Rustic and Ethereal Twist. Luxe Linen is also highlighted on Mandala Weddings for this beautiful Pelican Hill Indian Wedding and for this Pelican Hill Sikh Wedding. Luxe Linen is also featured on Every Last Detail for a Blush and Burgundy San Clemente Wedding.
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Google Adsense Dashboard is a very simple WordPress plugin to display your live Google Adsense earnings on your WordPress Dashboard. Google Adsense Dashboard is designed to show Today's earnings only. Google Adsense Dashboard is compatible with WordPress 3.0+ as of 10/07/2010.
*Google Adsense Dashboard is based off of agentc0re's plugin "Adsense Dashboard Summary"
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It displays the "Today" earnings only; a combined sum from all channels.
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José Mariano Gago#Professor José Mariano Gago, twice a Minister for Science and Technology of Portugal and most recently a Minister for Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal.
Don Professor Mariano Gago was a distinguished scholar of international reputation, a resolute and active champion of European research and an active member of the Academia Europaea since his election in 2001.
Professor Gago served on the Council of the Academia Europaea from 2003 – 2005, only stepping down on his appointment as Minister for Research and Education of Portugal (for the second time).
Professor Gago was also active in the organising of the 2003 Annual Conference of the Academia, that took place in Lisbon and was a regular participant in many of our annual conferences following his election, including the 2014 Barcelona meeting – as a speaker.
During his two periods as a Minister, he was always a strong advocate in the European Council (and other fora) of the European Research Area (a policy championed under the EU Presidency of Portugal and under his watch); a staunch supporter of European research networking and collaboration and also, as a founding voice, for the promotion of funding at the European level of excellent individuals delivering ground breaking basic science, a support that ultimately resulted in the creation of the European Research Council.
Lately, Professor Gago had been an active member of the Advisory group of our Barcelona Knowledge Hub and was involved in the early stages of preparing a major event for 2016 in Lisbon, for the Hub and the Academia at large. The Board and Council of the Academia Europaea will miss his erudite counsels, his always light hearted interventions and his active engagement in the life of the AE. The Trustees will consider how best to mark his achievements.
Homage to Prof. José Mariano Gago
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If you have ever stopped to observe and try to read the label of a cosmetic product and you didn't know what the icons that appear there mean, or what ingredients it has, or when it expires, etc. in this post we solve some of your doubts.
What ingredients does my cream have? Can I know the formula?
Although the formulations of the treatments are the best kept secret of the beauty firms we can learn to read the cosmetics and know what ingredients they have and even the most abundant ones.
The formulas figure in the labelling of each product according to the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI). The law obliges to specify all the ingredients, but not their percentage. It also obliges to order from more to less the ingredients of the formula according to their concentration. This is why we advise you to look at the order of the ingredients in the formula.
It is also interesting to pay attention to the names in Latin, as they correspond to plant ingredients. The rest are chemical compounds which are not necessarily synthetic.
TIP: if your skin is sensitive and reactive it is essential that you read carefully the formula, knowing that the ingredients are ordered from the ones with more presence to the ones with less, to detect any ingredient you may be allergic to.
Do creams expire?
You will probably have got hold of a product that was open for months in your bathroom and have asked yourself if it was in good condition to use or if it would produce a reaction.
With the passing of time the components of the creams degrade. Especially if they are in contact with the exterior. Sometimes this is not a problem for your health, but you must be careful if the product is not in optimal conditions for consumption. The periods established usually offer a wide margin. In the case of solar protectors, for example, the filter can deteriorate from one year to the next.
According to European legislation the cosmetics with an expiry date of more than 30 months are not obliged to indicate the date of expiry, but yes a recommended consumption once opened. This is the PAO (Period After Opening), a symbol on the jar with a number followed by an M (months), which indicates the period in which you can use it without being a risk for your health.
TIP: when you open a cream, apart from looking at the PAO, we recommend keeping the beauty products in a fresh, dry place away from the light. When manipulating them with your fingers it would also be good to take precautions and wash your hands before and after each use, closing the jar well once you have used it.
With solar protection creams you have to be especially careful, as with time the solar filters can lose their effectiveness.
When opening a cosmetic product if you detect its composition has been damaged: it has lost its characteristic smell and colour, or its texture is watery, or it doesn't smell good, it would be best not to use it. In this way you will avoid secondary effects such as skin irritation or allergies. It would be best to follow the recommendations indicated in the container of each product and discard it after the indicated date of use.
And what does the letter "e" mean?
It is the net content of the container, that is, the amount of product it contains.
It is an EU symbol that certifies that the product has been filled under a statistic control and thus all the units contain the weight it indicates.
Recycle and recover
In Europe all the companies are legally obliged to recycle and recover the packagings of their products. In Spain Ecoembes and Ecovidrio are the non-profit entities constituted to make possible that the containers have a second life.
This symbol of the "green point" is the one normally used and indicates that the manufacturer is complying with the law of containers.
It is important to read the instructions for use of each product, the warnings of use and how you must keep it to ensure its good condition.
The label of a product is one of the most valuable instruments for the consumers to know what is in our creams. Don't forget to read the label to know what is behind what we consume.
Did you know that…?
Germaine de Capuccini is the first company of the professional skincare sector to use #Braille in the packaging of their products.
It even began to use it before the pharmaceutical industry did.


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Expanding resources for Ma'ale Adumim's aging population
Bnai Zion is raising funds to expand the Yuvalim Center, the only senior center in the Ma'ale Adumim region, so it can better serve the growing elderly population in the region. Currently, only a small portion of the area's over 4,000 seniors can benefit from the Yuvalim Center's programs.
"Yuvalim gave me a reason to live! It gave me faith that there are people in the world who are there to help me."— "Marina," an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor and member of the Yuvalim Center
Ma'ale Adumim is a rapidly expanding city of 42,000, located near Jerusalem, and serves as a social and cultural anchor for surrounding communities. This growing population includes over 4,000 seniors – over 700 of whom are Holocaust survivors. The care and dignity of the elderly population in Ma'ale Adumim has always been a high priority, which is why Bnai Zion Foundation is working with the government of Ma'ale Adumim to expand the Yuvalim Center — the only senior center in the area— so it can better serve the area's growing elderly population.
The seniors who will benefit most from this expansion spend a large part of their lives at the center, as many of them do not have family living nearby. The Yuvalim Center also serves as a haven for over one hundred of the area's Holocaust survivors who are completely reliant upon the essential services supplied by the center. One such service is Café Europa, Yuvalim's support/social group for Holocaust survivors, which provides them with an outlet to talk about their experiences with people who will truly understand them.
Of the 4,000 senior citizens living in the area, the Yuvalim Center can only accommodate 750 members in its current form, and only 150 of the 740 recognized Holocaust survivors living in Ma'ale Adumim are currently members. We are dedicated to helping support as many seniors and Holocaust survivors as possible.
With more space, the center will be able to expand its membership to ensure widespread access to its various activities, including exercise classes, arts & crafts, social programming, and educational programs, offered in Hebrew, Spanish, and Russian to serve the needs of the population.
All Jewish holidays are celebrated at the center, which also offers 6 day trips and 2 longer trips to interesting venues across the country each year. The staff places considerable focus upon the daily well-being of the elderly with physical and mental disabilities who are brought to the center to participate in activities and receive a hot meal.


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Pod Save America is coming to Salt Lake City — the Pod Tours America will land at the Eccles Theater on July 18.
It will be the 28th stop on a 2019 tour that will take podcasters Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor from the West Coast to the East Coast, with dozens of stops in between.
The four former Obama White House staffers have built a podcasting empire at Crooked Media, with Pod Save America — the wildly popular, twice-weekly program — as its flagship. Their progressive, anti-Trump rhetoric, delivered with considerable humor, averages 1.5 million listeners and has been downloaded upwards of 400 million times. And it spawned four HBO specials that aired in the weeks leading up to the blue wave of the 2018 midterm elections.
Favreau, Lovett, Pfeiffer and Vietor are partisan, and they're not trying to hide it.
"We're Obama people. … You know what our beliefs are," Favreau told TV critics before their HBO specials aired, adding that "part of the problem in political journalism" today is that people with partisan beliefs go on cable news channels and "have to pretend that they're nonpartisan."
"We have our biases. Now, what we try to do that's different from Fox [News] is we try to make sure we are factual, that we are providing people true information. And if we make mistakes, we try to correct them."
And …
"We don't have a three-hour block of racist crap," Lovett added. "That's one thing we've tried to avoid."
Tickets, which range in price from $39.50 to $149.50, go on sale to the general public on Friday. They're available at artsaltlake.org, by calling 801-355-ARTS (2787) or at the box office at 131 S. Main St.


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Hernen Castle is located in the picturesque Land van Maas en Waal. The 14th century tower dates from a time when defense was more important than living comfort. Various time periods really come to life in the castle. Experience something unique with the covered wall-walk.
- Discover this cool medieval castle with its unique covered wall-walk.
- Go back in time with a 'talking' lantern as a guide that tells you the castle's stories.
- Combine your visit with a walk or bike ride through Hernen's lovely water-rich surroundings.
Take an immediate step back in time in Hernen Castle. The tower dates from the 14th century. The castle has a long history and was owned by several noble families. The last owner (1883) was Mrs. A.M. Metelerkamp van Bronkhorst den Tex. In 1940, her daughter gifted Hernen Castle and the surrounding garden to Stichting Vrienden der Geldersche Kasteelen (the Association of Friends of Castles in Gelderland), which was also founded in the same year.
The talking lantern tells stories about the castle
Be guided through the castle by a 'talking' lantern. The guide tells you the castle's special stories as seen through the eyes of the lord of the castle or – for the children – a little mouse. What's involved in adapting a 16th century castle to modern living requirements?
Unique covered wall-walk
Hernen Castle is well preserved and is the only castle in the Netherlands with a covered wall-walk. In 2002, archeologists found the remains of 14th century field kilns, which were used to fire the bricks used to build the castle.
The castle is located in a varied and water-rich outlying area with woods and lanes, grasslands and old riverbeds. Visit the castle and discover the lovely surroundings.
Visitor information
You can visit Hernen Castle from April through October. The castle is open on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. During the winter months the castle is closed, but there are special events for all ages.
Parking is available and there are catering facilities for a cup of coffee or tea during opening hours. Due to the stairs, visiting the castle is less suitable for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility.


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Red Riding Hood: A New Fable
Written by Michael Kelly
Directed by Ashleigh Millett
WHEN: March 29 - April 7; Wednesday-Saturday 8 PM, Sunday 7:30 PM, Saturday & Sunday 2 PM
WHERE: Olney Theatre Center, On the Historic Stage, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney
TICKETS: Only $10 Each!
Purchase Tickets
When studious and shy Millie has to do a project on a fairy tale for her 1st grade class, she laughs at the thought but is scared to present in front of her class. As her imagination begins to blend fact and fiction together, the story of Little Red Riding Hood becomes more real than she could think! Children's Show (For Ages 3-8)


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Badminton in France:
2005 Volant d'Oc badminton competition in Montpellier, France:
Castel-le-Lez teammates Celine and Aurelie won 1st and 2nd in Class F women's singles:
Celine and I won 1st in Class F women's doubles. Cultural side note: wine is a very integrated part of French life, demonstrated here with the bottles of Languedoc wine we received as part of our prize. :-P
Our very funny and frank coach Yann Perez:


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Ifeanyi Okpala is an interesting character.
I enjoy meandering between plenty ideas and viewpoints. I am a Civil Engineer who has a social life and enjoys working on exciting activities that involves youths in order to make them better people. On this note, I cannot deny my passion for enviable human character, leadership, entertainment and romance. I consider myself entirely multidisciplinary considering that I keep abreast of recent trends and global practices in the area of music, fashion, public health and politics. One thing I cannot deny is that I like to share information hence, the birth of The Prison Break
The Prison Break is a column where you are going to many shades of me. I am going to be compelling, somewhat evasive and blunt. My narratives are going to be majorly descriptive. Occasionally, I will address pressing issues that have massively hit the youth space but, I will be consistent in bringing to the fore, areas where youths like me can find a common ground for improvement. We are going to Accelerate.


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JUNEAU, Alaska (WAVY) — A Coast Guardsman from Virginia Beach died on Sunday after he was found unresponsive in Alaska.
U.S. Coast Goard officials said in a news release 19-year-old Seaman Ethan Kelch was assigned to the Cutter Douglas Munro, which was in Dutch Harbor, Alaska for repairs.
Kelch was reported missing the night of Saturday, Jan. 26, officials said.
Coast Guard crew members and local authorities searched by air and ground before Kelch was found on the west side of nearby Amaknak Island. That's a few miles away from Dutch Harbor.
Kelch was pronounced dead Sunday morning at a medical clinic.
A spokesperson with Virginia Beach City Public Schools confirmed to 10 On Your Side Kelch graduated from Cox High School in 2017. Family members sent 10 On Your Side a statement regarding Kelch's death:
"Ethan was an incredibly kind and fun person who went out of his way to help people. He was a member of JROTC at First Colonial and joined the coast guard because he had an overwhelming desire to save lives. His death was a tragic accident and our family and friends are incredibly devastated. We love him and will miss him forever."
"The Coast Guard is deeply saddened by the tragic news that we lost one of our own," Rear Adm. Matthew T. Bell Jr., Coast Guard 17th District commander, said in a statement.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of Kelch's death, officials said.


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By Michael Snyder, the economic collapse
Would you be willing to give up what Edward Snowden has given up? He has given up his high paying job, his home, his girlfriend, his family, his future and his freedom just to expose the monolithic spy machinery that the U.S. government has been secretly building to the world. He says that he does not want to live in a world where there isn't any privacy. He says that he does not want to live in a world where everything that he says and does is recorded. Thanks to Snowden, we now know that the U.S. government has been spying on us to a degree that most people would have never even dared to imagine. Up until now, the general public has known very little about the U.S. government spy grid that knows almost everything about us.
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We pick up with Caedmon and Rowena taking that leap of faith… through the mirror. Thankfully, they land in the home of good ol' Oliver. Oh how I have missed him! And now, Oliver has a boyfriend. Everyone say hello to Jon! As Caedmon and Rowena explain their situation, they enlist the help of Oliver and Jon.
Caedmon's adjustment to the present day isn't going very well. He's so far out of his element that you just want to hold him and let him know that it's gonna be fine! For me this was the first time I felt like he doesn't know what to do and that's not sitting well with him. They must now travel back to Caedmon's realm if they are to save the kingdom. The problem is how history is being written. History is not being kind to Caedmon, but it's being extremely disheartening for Rowena. In some parts of history, she's either the savior or the demise of the kingdom. What do you do? Travel bad to save the kingdom, that's what! Kill the bad guy and be done it!
Or are you?
I'm so sad this series is over, but that doesn't mean it's done. Overall, the storytelling throughout this series has been absolutely amazing. The author, AJ Nuest, has a way of unfolding a story that has you emotionally connected to each character. While each page is not a page-turner and they aren't meant to be… thankfully (how emotionally draining would that be?!) the character development that happens on those pages make up for the pages that are not action packed. I am so looking forward to reading more from Ms. Nuest!


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CT for Foxys Designz & LysIsange (IB- Monte Moore – June 2018 Kit & Pinup 5 Tube)
I made a Facebook set (Timeline and Profile) with the retro and beach theme IB- Monte Moore – June 2018 kit of Foxy's Designz. It's inspired by Monte Moore 2018 tube (Tube not included in the kit). This kit has 20 elements, 3 frames, 6 coordinating papers, and 2 Word Arts. You can request this kit exclusively at CDO. You can also be redirected to the store when you visit her blog.
I paired it with the amazing retro Pinup 5 of LysIsange. It's an exclusive at her store and is on Holiday sale. It is a multilayered tube. Get it for $1 while the sale is still on.


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Went Down the stairs with Hydrangea;
Varieties of Irises (skipping the names of them :-)
|I thought he is a puppy but Mom of this boy said he is more than 10 years old:-)
Varieties of Irises (skipping the names of them :-)
|I thought he is a puppy but Mom of this boy said he is more than 10 years old:-)
so many of them! beautiful!ReplyDelete
Hello dear Miyako, The irises are all gorgeous. I prefer their natural colours, but the night photos are cool too. Enjoy your day!ReplyDelete
I love special the pink ones...ReplyDelete
Hello Miyako, I love the beautiful irises, the shades of purples are lovely. And the hydrangeas are gorgeous. A great capture of the dragonfly, ducks and the cute pup! Wonderful images, enjoy your day!ReplyDelete
The iris are spectacular!ReplyDelete
i agree, try going without any make-up for a while to see if your rash will clear! poor dear.
love the irises and the park. the garden lantern is wonderful!
The irises are just gorgeous!ReplyDelete
beautiful flowers!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous display of irises. The little dog is so cute.ReplyDelete
Your irises are gorgeous!
Sweet little old man-dog, too!
Oi Miyako, belíssimas imagens. O cãozinho idoso é uma graça.
O que houve com seu rosto, desculpe, mas não sei.
Good morning Miyako, I would have called him a puppy too, so very cute! Thank you for sharing your walk through the city park. Such lovely flowers, it's a very embracing place to relax and enjoy yourself! Wonderful photos, enjoy your day.ReplyDelete
Wow those irises are beautiful. The area with blooms in different purple colors is really lovely. The critters there make the place even lovelier :-) That woofie does look like a little boy. What a cutie pie :-)
And the night scenes are beautiful, too. They look dreamy!
I hope the rash will clear up, and hopefully you can find out which cosmetic is responsible. Take care and have a great day, Miyako san!
Another beautiful park- the flowers are so pretty! Take care with cosmetics- you never know what will react with your skin.ReplyDelete
Sucha a wonderful variety of coloured Iris adn lovely fences.ReplyDelete
Stunning! The gardens in Japan always look so magical, like Japanese art! I love seeing them!ReplyDelete
Miyako those pictures are incredible! So so beautiful. We always call those smaller iris "Japanese Iris" ... it looks as if the larger ones could be called that too. Beautiful park by day or by night. I envy your talent in taking those beautiful night photos -- that is a skill I do not have!
I loved the picture and your words "I went downstairs with hydrangeas" ... you certainly did and that is beautiful the way they planted those along the stairway.
(By the way I almost never remember the names of the different varieties of a flower and don't mind one bit that you skip them. I too just want to enjoy the beauty!)
Oh my gosh you do have the most amazing and beautiful parks there. These Irises are so pretty and that Hydrangea leading down the steps was so lovely. - I liked the way the lights are lined up on the fence to help illuminate things. So wonderful. - Hoping your face heals quickly for you.ReplyDelete
The irises are beautiful, one of my favourite flowers.
Hoping your face clears up soon Miyako.
beautiful, as always. I have enjoyed your blog posts so much that I am now your newest follower! Hope you will come visit me over at my blog.ReplyDelete
Dearest Miyako,
Sorry to hear you still suffer a rash. Go 'au naturel' for several weeks as that is the very best way to go about it!
Lovely hydrangeas and irises and the little doggie is an added bonus.
Sending you hugs,
This is a stunning iris garden! It's one of my favorite flowers too.ReplyDelete
Hello Miyako San,
Please come and have a look at the new meme on Saturdays,
Saturday Silhouettes:
Kind regards,
Dearest Miyako, the Japanese irises are so beautiful, especially in big beds. What a lovely garden! My Japanese irises are the last to bloom so I am still waiting on them. The big Hydrangea bushes lining the stairs are lovely too. The little dog looks like a little old man, so cute! Hugs from the PNW, Hannah.ReplyDelete
Hello Miyako, I wanted to stop back and say thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!ReplyDelete
What a pretty park! Beautiful flower photos.ReplyDelete
Iris have been a favorite flower of mine for decades. Your sharing the beauty just brightened my day. I loved walking with you in the park. And the ducks 'hidden' in the blossoms was an added plus!!!ReplyDelete
What a beautiful place. I really enjoyed the tour.ReplyDelete
Beautiful garden. Thanks for taking us along.ReplyDelete
That's a terrific post.ReplyDelete
Splendid variety of iris colours. A happy garden.ReplyDelete
Beautiful varieties of iris! Lovely shots.
Thanks for taking part in Floral Friday Fotos and I look forward to your next contribution.
Hello Miyako! Beautiful flowers and I have some in my garden but they need some thinning out so they will have more room as they are so pretty. The little dog looks like my daughter's little dog who is 12 years old now. Happy Weekend coming up...MichelleReplyDelete


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'Low' rent hikes on horizon
By DAVID SEIFMAN City Hall Bureau Chief
Posted: May 2, 2012
The Rent Guidelines Board set the stage last night for the lowest increases in a decade.
In a swift, 34-minute meeting, the board voted 5-4 to approve preliminary rent hikes of 1.75 to 4 percent for new one-year leases and 3.5 to 6.75 percent for two-year renewals.
The range of increases was about 50 percent below last year's and signaled that tenants in more than a million rent-stabilized apartments could be on the verge of the lowest increases since 2002, when rents went up by 2 and 4 percent.
Renters who had the misfortune of signing new leases last year were hit with 3.75 and 7.25 percent hikes.
Keeping with the theme of the day, about 200 tenants gathered outside Cooper Union to "occupy" the RGB and protest what they described as a sham vote in the historic building's basement auditorium.
With the demonstrators otherwise occupied, the board rushed through its agenda without any pretense of a genuine discussion.
Fewer than 30 people were in the audience at that time, so the sustained catcalls and shouts that have become a staple of RGB meetings were missing.
As usual, tenant representatives suggested a total rent freeze. They pointed out that tenants are now shelling out 35.2 percent of their income on rent, up from 31.7 percent in 2008.
"These are the highest rent burdens ever recorded in New York City," declared tenant rep Adriene Holder.
Landlord representatives came back with proposed increases of 5 and 9 percent, offering the argument that such a move would force elected officials to boost subsidies to those who can't pay their rent bills.
"If elected officials won't use their power to fix the problems, then they must be replaced," asserted landlord rep Steve Schleider.
Both motions failed by 7-2.
Board Chairman Jonathan Kimmel then offered his own motion for the range of hikes that were adopted. The landlords and tenant reps all voted "no;" the five public members all voted "yes."
Once the final raises are decided in June, they will affect leases that expire between Oct. 1, 2012 and Sept. 30, 2013.


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First taste of summer
So the heat has finally broken and here in the Hudson Valley fresh Southern peaches are temptingly decking the local markets. Now, normally I like to go for local food, but I'm a sucker for peaches and when they are cheap and deliciously ripe in-season, it's hard not to break down and buy a few.
So if you find yourself with peaches ripening on your countertops and don't know what to do with them, here is a simple, succulent way to turn them into a not-too-decadent dessert. It's the perfect end to a laid-back dinner party.
Roasted Peaches with Almonds
1 ripe peach per person, halved and pitted
1 whole almond per peach half
sliced almonds
real maple syrup (if you don't have the real stuff, you can substitute honey)
heavy cream
Set the oven to 450 degrees F. On a baking sheet or in a glass or ceramic baking dish, arrange the peach halves cut side up. Place an almond in the center of each pit hollow. Fill the hollow with maple syrup (and drizzle some along the outside if you like), then sprinkle the sliced almonds on top.
Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the peaches are soft and the maple syrup is thick and caramelized.
Serve two halves per person while still hot (for hungry folks like me – you can reduce the serving size to one half per person – but why would you want to?) and top with heavy cream. You can also substitute good-quality vanilla or sweet cream ice cream or real whipped cream. Fresh raspberries, almond cookies, and/or fresh blueberries would all be nice additions. You could arrange the peach halves tightly in a baking dish, drizzle with maple syrup and top with a streusel topping for the easiest peach crisp ever.
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Gonna run out and buy some peaches this weekend! I can taste it now, and I love the cheekiness of the whole almond as faux peach pit.
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State Police Trying to Identify Counterfeit Money Users at Cape May County Wawa Stores
State Troopers are asking for your help in identifying two women who allegedly used counterfeit money at two Cape May County Wawa stores last weekend.
State Police say last Sunday evening, three people drove to the Ocean View Wawa in Dennis Township in a black Dodge Ram quad cab pickup truck. The vehicle was occupied by a black male in his late 40's and two black females.
The suspects bought gas and other items with counterfeit money. They also exchanged counterfeit bills for change. A similar incident occurred at the Rio Grande Wawa in Middle Township earlier that day.
Anyone who can identify the pictured suspects is asked to contact the NJSP Woodbine Station at (609) 861-5697.


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The 49ers have placed running back Mike Davis on the injured reserve list with the designation to return, the team announced today in a press release. Davis may be the last player this season to get that designation, since anyone placed on IR-DTR after this week wouldn't be eligible to return in the second half of the regular season.
In addition to moving Davis – who can return for Week 17 – to IR-DTR, the Niners also placed safety L.J. McCray on season-ending injured reserve. To fill the two newly-opened spots on the 53-man roster, San Francisco promoted a pair of cornerbacks, Marcus Cromartie and Chris Davis, from the team's practice squad.
As Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle points out (via Twitter), it makes sense for the 49ers to promote multiple cornerbacks to their active roster due to the injury problems they're having in the secondary. Cornerbacks Tramaine Brock (shin), Kenneth Acker (concussion), and Keith Reaser (ankle) are all listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta.
The Niners have also seen their backfield ravaged by injuries, having placed Davis on IR-DTR after sending Reggie Bush to the IR list earlier this week. The team signed veteran backs Shaun Draughn and Pierre Thomas to fill in for this weekend's contest.