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Intelligent systems are gaining in popularity and receiving increased media attention, but little is known about how people actually go about developing them. In this paper, we attempt to fill this gap through a set of field interviews that investigate how people develop intelligent systems that incorporate machine learning algorithms. The developers we interviewed were experienced at working with machine learning algorithms and dealing with the large amounts of data needed to develop intelligent systems. Despite their level of experience, we learned that they struggle to establish a repeatable process. They described problems with each step of the processes they perform, as well as cross-cutting issues that pervade multiple steps of their processes. The unique difficulties that developers like these face seem to point to a need for software engineering advances that address such machine learning systems, and we conclude by discussing this need and some of its implications.


BALTIMORE, Md. - Freshman Ryan Duphorn (Erial, N.J./Paul VI) had three hits and senior Jay Patti (Sparks, Md./Hereford) drove in a pair as the 11th-ranked Randolph-Macon baseball team dropped a 9-3 decision Monday at sixth-ranked Johns Hopkins.
After three scoreless innings, the Yellow Jackets (25-13) started the scoring in the fourth. Junior Cole Migliorini (Stafford, Va./Colonial Forge) had a leadoff single and moved to second on a bunt single by junior Rick Spiers (South Chesterfield, Va./Matoaca). Both runners moved up 90 feet on a sacrifice bunt by senior Blake Saathoff (Catonsville, Md./Archbishop Spalding) and both came home on a ground rule double by Patti. Senior Stuart Brown (Midlothian, Va./Trinity) doubled to drive in Patti, giving R-MC a 3-0 lead.
The Blue Jays (33-6) answered with three in the bottom of the fourth and put up three more in the fifth to make it 6-3. JHU added two in the seventh and one in the eighth to make the final 9-3.
Patti and Migliorini both finished with two hits and a run.
Randolph-Macon will be the No. 3 seed in this week's ODAC Tournament. The Yellow Jackets will meet fourth-seeded Virginia Wesleyan on Friday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at City Stadium in Lynchburg, Va.


The TUNING Toolkit has three sections: BELIEVE, CREATE, and ORGANIZE. In the BELIEVE section, we set goals. In the CREATE section, we collaborated and brainstormed. ORGANIZE is the third and last section of the toolkit. In this section, we will think strategically about what to create and how to launch what you create into the world.
When developing a new product, your team will likely find it difficult to transition from brainstorming and research to prototyping and testing. I’m not sure why this is but it might be a manifestation of fear. While talking about an idea is fun and easy, when we go to build it we are confronted with potential failure. As a mentor I’ve seen it time and again: teams hit a roadblock here. All I can say is know the roadblock is coming and push through it. (You can jump back to the post about “Reclaiming Your Energy” to find tips on managing fear).
The kind of research you did at the beginning, which involved mostly throwing around ideas, will get you only so far. At some point, you’ll need to build a prototype and put it in the hands of the people you are trying to help with it.
PROTOTYPE, TEST, REPEAT
The initial prototypes you build provide you a cheap and easy way to decipher which of your ideas work and which don’t. As you figure this out, your prototype will get more refined and more expensive. But to begin, it’s best to keep your prototypes cheap and pliable.
If you are making an app, you can start with paper. If you are making a physical product, you can start with modeling clay and wire. The point here is to start with materials that are quick and cheap, to allow you to explore and test a lot of options. When you test options, you will gather data. Your ultimate goal is to turn that data into knowledge that will, in turn, inform each round of prototypes, so that over time they get better and more focused.
TURNING DATA INTO KNOWLEDGE
Once you make your first prototype, then you can test it with other people. While early prototypes might be in the hands of testers for an hour or two, later on your more refined prototypes may be in the hands of testers for weeks at a time.
But what are you testing for? You’re testing to find out if your customer is receiving the benefits you set out to deliver.
That all sounds abstract, so let’s walk through an example.
Say I’m designing a new food processor and I’ve decided on a FEATURE I want to build, say, “lightweight.” To turn the DATA I get from testing a lightweight prototype into KNOWLEDGE that informs my next prototype, I need to go into the test with the following points articulated:
- FEATURE: Lightweight
- BENEFIT: Product is easy to move, perhaps less expensive
- ASSUMPTION: “Easy to move” is a benefit my ideal customer cares about more than other benefits
- TRADEOFF: To make it lightweight, the design will require a smaller, less powerful motor
When I take off my inventor hat and put on my customer hat, I can tell you that I buy a food processor to process food and I want the motor to be powerful enough to do the job. The tradeoff I make as a customer for a heavy machine is counter space–I sacrifice counter space for a powerful motor. I leave the processor out on the counter so that I don’t have to deal with its weight when I want to use it. My lightweight hypothetical prototype, on the other hand, is trading power for maneuverability.
Putting my inventor hat back on, I’ll ask, how do I find the right features for my customer? This process requires a good dose of humility and a lot of testing. Test your prototypes with customers and the truth will emerge. If you watch your customers use your product, you will see the rough spots where the features you’ve designed don’t support the experience you hope to create. And then you can adjust your design accordingly.


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Dull, aching pain can put a crick in anyone’s day. The soreness can last for hours or even days, disrupting your daily life and stopping you from enjoying your favorite activities. Virtually everyone has felt this type of pain in their muscles before and it can be difficult to ignore. If you’ve ever felt a small, hard lump in the affected muscle, the culprit is likely a muscle knot.
Knots are specific areas of the muscle fiber and fascia that become contracted and tight over time. Even at rest, these areas of hyper-tense muscle mass can throw your body off balance. These tense areas can sometimes become so irritated that they start to interfere with your daily life. A knot, no matter big or small, can limit your range of motion and become a constant source of distracting headaches, stress, and pain.
How Knots Form
Knots develop when a muscle is overused from repetitive movements or strained from poor posture. Slouching over a keyboard or sitting with a hunched back on a regular basis can add unnecessary tension in the neck, back and shoulder muscles. Repeated improper workout form can also lead to painful muscle knots. Listen to your body and be conscientious of your posture. Cases of localized pain should be addressed and treated swiftly to avoid an injury further down the road.
Loosen Those Knots
Since muscles can tighten and become stiff over time, getting a massage can be a wonderful way to relax your muscles and de-stress. But did you know you can also massage your own muscles at home using a foam roller? Try rolling out the affected muscles with a foam roller or lacrosse ball for a couple of minutes.
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At Airrosti, our providers pinpoint the root of your pain and treat it directly at the source. During each treatment session, your provider will conduct a thorough, comprehensive evaluation to locate the issue and develop a custom treatment plan. In addition to the hands-on treatment, patients also receive personalized instructions on how to speed recovery between visits. Don’t let pain keep you from living your life. Contact Airrosti today to find a provider near you.

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Reading the news in today’s climate can be depressing. Sometimes I feel that the state of the world is in disarray and hostility has become so endemic in global affairs that the future of our society seems doomed. The repercussions of this cascade into various aspects of life, and I really feel it when traveling. Even the most experienced and passionate travelers among us have to admit to sometimes feeling trepidation and anxiety when traveling in this era of global terrorism. So, how can we cope? I think, us travelers need to remain fearless and travel more, undeterred by the impulse to cower away.
Most recently, the attacks at the Mosques in Christchurch, a place where my partner calls home, shocked me to my core. I’ve been to the quiet, laid-back city several times and have felt so welcomed by the friendly, easy-going Kiwi’s I met there.
I would never have imagined such a hateful and devastating act of violence ever occurring in such a peaceful city.
Unfortunately, these tragedies seem to be increasing. Not long before, the attacks at London Bridge on the 3rd of June 2017, occurred not too far from where I live. In fact, in the few short years I have lived in London, there has been multiple incidences like this and you can feel the tension and anxiety ripple through the city as we all look to one another for explanation and solace. I too, wonder whether it’s still safe for me to live here – a place which has been named a ‘hot-spot’ for terrorist activity – or should I flee to the safety of my hometown of Adelaide, in South Australia.
But then I remember Christchurch, a city that resembles my own in so many ways, and it saddens me to think that if something so devastating can happen there, then could it not happen anywhere?
As travelers we tend to be resilient – we understand that things are not always going to go to plan and we just roll with the punches, knowing that it’s part of the larks of travelling.
We also tend to be more worldly; and for many of us, we have stood on London Bridge, or wondered thorough the street of Paris – places where acts of violence have occurred – and our hearts are heavy when we hear the news of these cities which we are familiar with, being the site of something so devastating. We too, are aware of the atrocities happening in third world countries and when we travel to war-torn places, we go with the understanding and knowledge that it is inherently dangerous. But, these are not third-world countries. They are cities that millions of tourists’ flock to every year.
So, we have to wonder – is it still safe to travel?
The author Suzanne Collins once wrote that ‘hope is the only thing stronger than fear.’
It helps me to remember this whenever I have anxieties about traveling in this perilous world. I try not to over exaggerate but rather be defiant. It helps to put things into perspective and remember it’s the fear of the unknown that makes us more anxious than we might be and a change in our thought patterns can significantly alter the perception on our fears. Instead of focusing our thoughts on what we cannot control, we can remember that these incidences are highly unlikely and in the grand scheme of things, are much less of a risk to us than what we build them up to be in our minds.
Our urge to see the world should not be quashed by anxiety and fear, as rational as it may be. In fact, behavioral scientists point out that a heightened sense of collective fear actually makes us more vigilant and therefore safer. So, while we cannot change the delicate state of today’s security climate, we can, as global citizens, do our best to remember that our confidence will grow the more that we travel.
Do you feel the same way? Can you share any tips of your own?

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“A Trained Dog is a Happy Dog”
Every new puppy needs to know his manners! At the very minimum this means “here” “sit” and “stay”. Try to take just a few minutes each day (at least 15) every day to review the basic commands. This can easily be incorporated into feeding time or when entering or exiting a door. At Beach Doodles, we go above and beyond in breeding and provide the basics in starting your puppy off on the right foot. Your puppy will be begin to learn the basics to pre-school puppy training.
PUPPY TRAINING SCHEDULE:
* Vaccinations will be kept up to date
* Baths, nail trimmings, grooming and ear cleanings will be done weekly
* Health Maintenance
* Worming will be done at the age of 6 weeks. From this point on, every 2 weeks for 3 months
* Birth Chart
Week 1 photos/Videos
Day 3- week 2 photos/Videos
* Neurological Stimulation
* Tactical Stimulation
* Head held down
* Head held erect
* Supine position
* Thermal Stimulation
Week 3- week 5 photos/Videos
* Noises and Scents
Week 6 basic training begins /photos/Videos
* Leash training
* Car rides
* Potty training
* Kennel training go inside kennel and lay down
* Begin Learning “Sit”
* Begin Learning “Down”
* Begin Learning “Stand”
* Begin Learning “Stay”
* Begin Learning “Break” as permission to stop sitting/staying
Week 7 -8 photos/Videos
* First vaccination appointment
* Continue with week 6 training
* Temperament testing
* Give Name/learn name it’s important at Beach Doodles, to match the right name with the puppy’s personality.
* Spade or Neuter
* Basic Learning “Come”
* Public Outings
* Home Again Micro Chipped
Week 9 photos/Videos
* Begin Learning “Leave it”
* Begin Learning “Off” training to respond if jumping up ever occurs
* Begin Learning “Place” – lay down designated open space For example, a mat or bed.
* Begin Stair Training– to be able to go up and down stairs at a reasonable pace
* Preparing your puppy for the A.K.C S.T.A.R. puppy certification once all vaccinations are given!
What age is a puppy fully vaccinated?
Your puppy receives his first vaccination series at the age of 6 weeks. Typically, every three weeks, or when he turns 9 weeks, 12 weeks, 15 weeks and 18 weeks old, you’ll bring him in for booster shots. That means he’s fully vaccinated by the age of 4.5 months. 16 weeks of age.
We take pride and compassion in providing the foundation to your pups great head start! Our puppies are raised in our home and trained by some of the top professionals in the field. For example: Housebroken, obedience trained, and leash trained, among other things.
However, if training is not continued and regularly scheduled, the agreement between breeder and buyer will not been fulfilled.
We follow the guidelines of A.K.C. S.T.A.R. Puppy program. Once your puppy has had all shots permitting, you and your new companion will be well on your way to prepare to take A.K.C. Star Puppy test!
A.K.C. S.T.A.R. Puppy: 20 Steps for Success!!!
The A.K.C S.T.A.R. Puppy program focuses on all the things every puppy and owner need to have a great start together. STAR stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner and in six weeks of STAR puppy classes, puppies and dogs learn the following behaviors and skills:
- Maintains puppy’s health (vaccines, exams, appears healthy)
- Owner receives Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge
- Owner describes adequate daily play and exercise plan
- Owner and puppy attend at least 6 classes by an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator
- Owner brings bags to classes for cleaning up after puppy
- Owner has obtained some form of ID for puppy-collar tag, etc.
- Free of aggression toward people during at least 6 weeks of class
- Free of aggression toward other puppies in class
- Tolerates collar or body harness of owner’s choice
- Owner can hug or hold puppy (depending on size)
- Puppy allows owner to take away a treat or toy
PRE-CANINE GOOD CITIZEN® TEST BEHAVIORS:
1. Grooming-Allows owner handling and brief exam (ears, feet)
2. Allows (in any position) petting by a person other than the owner
3. Walks on a Leash-Follows owner on lead in a straight line (15 steps)
4. Walks by other people-Walks on leash past other people 5-ft away
5. Sits on command-Owner may use a food lure
6. Down on command-Owner may use a food lure
7. Comes to owner from 5-ft when name is called
8. Reaction to Distractions-distractions are presented 15-ft away
9. Stay on leash with another person (owner walks 10 steps and returns)
A.K.C S.T.A.R. Puppy prepares pups to move on to Canine Good Citizen training. For example, in STAR, puppies must walk on a leash in a straight line. In C.G.C, the task becomes more advanced with dogs walking in a pattern that includes right and left turns and stops.
The skills in A.K.C. S.T.A.R. Puppy classes are practical and functional. Teaching puppies to tolerate grooming, handling, and basic exams of the ears, feet, and mouth will result in well-mannered puppies that veterinarians are happy to see.
We recommend formal training and most facilities offer all levels, from puppy kindergarten to Canine Good Citizen Certificates. Australian Labradoodles are easily trained and are very quick learners. So often, parents that have very well behaved and good mannered children will have a family pet that is completely out of control. We do

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Warehouse Destroyed by Fire in Decatur
DECATUR – Rolling black smoke filled the sky and fire poured through every window of the older brick warehouse at North Illinois Street and East Grand Avenue on Wednesday in the biggest fire ...
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DECATUR A warehouse near the corner of East Grand and North Jasper caught fire late Wednesday afternoon in Decatur. The building was used to house restaurant equipment and was nearly 100 years old.
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Decatur, IL A warehouse fire in Decatur ignited on Wednesday. Explosions were also reported. Explosions were also reported. The warehouse housed restaurant equipment and was 100 years old.
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DECATUR – Not much but a pile of bricks, smoldering in the morning fog, remained of the warehouse at 1060 E. Grand Ave. on Thursday.
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Decatur firefighters work to extinguish a fire in a warehouse where the company Down The Line Inc. stored all its equipment on Church St. Northeast on Monday, January 11, 2016.
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The August 7th issue of "The Economist" has an editorial and a feature article about the advances of open-source intelligence capabilities once reserved for superpowers. Open-source intelligence, also known as OSINT, is not a recent development. However, advances in technology have increased the opportunities for citizens not employed by an intelligence agency to find and disclose information that governments might want to remain classified.
As a keen observer of the advance of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the impact of those technologies on jobs, I looked forward to receiving "The Great Skills Gap: Optimizing Talent for the Future of Work." Its advanced billing indicated that editors Jason Wingard and Christine Farrugia organized the book to examine how colleges and universities should be preparing students for their future careers and assembled a highly qualified group of educators, executives, and thought leaders to write about the topics.
In a recently published article in The Wall Street Journal, reporter Angus Loten writes about the pandemic-induced acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) implementations by businesses, with some industries pulling ahead of others.
Last month, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) issued a report about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on education. Authored by Dirk Van Damme, Head of the OECD Centre for Educational Research and Innovation, the report begins by mentioning the collapse of the financial system in 2008, the pandemic, and climate change. It also states that the most disruptive change in the 21st century will be AI.
For years, my typical method for finding a book to read has been to read a review or see it listed as a source in a paper or other publication. While that’s my typical method, it’s not my favorite. My favorite is to wander through a bookstore, peruse the latest releases shelf and one or two specialized areas, and find a book that looks interesting enough to purchase. The recent pandemic minimized my frequency of finding books through perusal. With an hour to kill on Saturday before meeting one of my daughters for lunch, I opted for a short visit to a college town bookstore. In the new releases section, I stumbled across the book Genius Makers: The Mavericks Who Brought AI to Google, Facebook, and the World by Cade Metz.
As an avid follower of information technology trends, I have read hundreds of articles and several dozen books about artificial intelligence (A.I.) over the past six years. A few of the books have been reviewed on this blog beginning in 2014 (see Our Final Invention: Artificial Intelligence and the End of the Human Era, The Future of the Professions: How Technology Will Transform the Work of Human Experts, RISE OF THE ROBOTS: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future, The Glass Cage: Automation and Us, and Review of The Second Machine Age: Work, Process, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies by Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee). Recently, two items triggered my Spidey sense (a term coined by Marvel Comics for the ability of superhero Spiderman to sense when something was about to happen).


Speaking in front of the Liaison Committee on Tuesday evening, David Cameron told MPs that this would prevent “unnecessary” windfarms being built and adding costs to consumer bills.
He said that onshore wind is due to meet more than 10 per cent of UK demand if all of the windfarms in the planning system are built, and that would be enough to balance the UK’s energy supply.
He told the committee: “We don’t need any more of these subsidised onshore windfarms so let’s get rid of the subsidy, put them back into the planning system and let them make their case – I suspect they won’t.
“With the reasonable amount of onshore wind we have now, we will have safe electricity supplies as a result, but enough is enough.”
Cameron added that “frankly the public are fed up” with onshore windfarms.
The prime minister also said that new nuclear would play an important role in cutting carbon at the lowest cost, but denied that it has been favourably treated compared to other renewable technologies
He said that the subsidy provided to EDF Energy for Hinkley Point C – at £92.50/MWh – is lower than the subsidies offered to offshore wind (£150/MWh), but defended the 35 year contract for difference period for new nuclear against the 15 year deal for renewables.
“We don’t accept we’re treating nuclear favourably compared to renewables,” he said. “You can’t ask nuclear power station to be there only for couple of years – it is a multi-billion construction project and it needs long life.”
The prime minister also told the committee that there are no subsidies being offered to shale gas developments, only a “tax regime that encourages it to get going and reward local communities”.
He said the industry “needs to take the public with them” to help the nascent industry to develop.
Cameron said once the first fracking pods have been established, and the local communities have received the benefits – including the £100,000 for each well drilled, 1 per cent of all revenues, and the local authority keeping 100 per cent of the business rates – “others will see that, and realise that there are advantages”.


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About Blue Moon
Situated in an elegant Victorian beach house, The Blue Moon is widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in the region. Our award winning menu focuses on quality -the freshest seafood, hand cut steaks & local ingredients. Our professional service staff provides an unparalleled experience. We are pleased to showcase over 100 carefully selected wines & many by the glass options as well as wonderfully crafted martinis & specialty drinks.
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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Dinner: 5pm - 10pm, Sunday Brunch: 10am - 2pm
$31 to $50
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We offer year round entertainment in our Atrium Lounge. Please check our website for the latest news & entertainment schedules.
Consistently named one of the best restaurants in the state of Delaware we offer the same attention to quality and details for your next function.
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Blue Moon Ratings and Reviews
My husband and I had a lovely dinner at the Blue Moon for Valentine's Day. The space is elegant and charming, the food was delicious, and our server was attentive but not intrusive. The special for Valentine's Day was a shared chateaubriand which was tender and cooked perfectly. The kale salad was fresh and had a wonderful combination of cheese, nuts and a light tangy dressing. The drinks were superb with a special spicy martini - perfect amount of zip. It was a memorable experience!
First off, it was the best dining experience we have had since coming to Rehoboth for the past 13 years. My husband and i have made it our mission to try all the restaurants in the Rehoboth/Lewes area. We decided to try Blue Moon to celebrate Valentines and our upcoming 40th anniversary. What a beautiful evening we had. Anna was our server and she was perfect. She gave us plenty of time between drinks, apps, entree and dessert. We were actually there 3 hours. The atmosphere (beautiful displays of red roses everywhere) was very romantic. From our refreshing drinks (Burning love martini and a Dark n Stormy n dangerous), the delicious complimentary stuffed date, the to die for crispy octopus, the great rack of lamb cooked perfectly and ever so tender braised short ribs, we were in heaven. We couldn’t resist ending the night with their famous Blue Moon Bomb—oh my god! It was enormous—4 layers of different ice cream coated with whipped cream n caramel n chocolate—unbelievably good. We also had delicious coffee drinks too. Needless to say, we were stuffed and loved that we chose Blue Moon to celebrate our love for each other! Thanks Anna and thanks to the chef!
It was New Years Day and we decided to go to the Blue Moon (ok we made reservations a few weeks before) and it was very delicious, relaxing and we had a fabulous brunch. We started off with the warm beignets with caramel sauce followed by the steak and the French toast. My husband said that the steak was one of the best that he had in very long time and the French Toast was also very delicious. Jackie our server was totally outstanding and she thinks of things to do for you before you can even ask. The Blue Moon is now closed until early February and we are really going to miss them. We are already counting the days until they open again.
The meal was delicious and our server, Ana, was fantastic. The rest of our experience left much to be desired – particularly for our first New Year’s Eve since moving to Sussex County.
We arrived for our 10:00 pm reservation on time and were informed that there was a 15-20 minute wait. We went to the bar area and had a drink while we waited by a drafty door. After 20 minutes we were ushered to our table. I’m sure this is a perfect location during warmer months, but it’s a bad idea to seat customers on an enclosed porch in December. We froze! Once the main dining room cleared out, we asked to move and were promptly accommodated. Rather than make excuses that it’s an old house and the city doesn’t allow modifications, it would be smart not to seat customers on the porch when it’s below freezing. At a minimum, don’t seat customers by the windows (that were visibly frosted).
I’m surprised that the restaurant was struggling to keep their reservations on time. If they were a start up establishment, it might make sense. But this wasn’t their first New Year’s Eve. The couple next to us had a 9:00 pm reservation and weren’t seated until 10:00 pm! They ended up leaving after the second course because it was already after 11:00 pm. We didn’t get our main course until 11:30 and opted to have our dessert “to go.” That should have been a great idea (and a perfect breakfast dessert) except they packaged the hot apple crisp in the same container as the ice cream. Needless to say, we had a melted mess when we got home. On a positive note, the fried green tomatoes were the best I ever had. Light and perfectly seasoned. I could have had two of those and called it a meal!
We visited the Blue Moon because of its reputation and the minimal “fine dining” options in the area. Next year, however, we may go for a casual New Year’s celebration. This wasn’t the standard we were used to or expected.
The BLUE MOON provides consistent excellence- lovely menu prepared superbly, with attention to special dietary needs, presentations are gorgeous and delicious! The service is professional yet friendly.
We love the ambiance and local vibe!
The restaurant is enjoyable for a date night or special occasion.
For New Years Eve they offered prix fix menu and we received a gift of 2 lovely champagne flutes 🥂
This is my second time going to Blue Moon and it's ever so delightful. From the time you arrived the staff is personable and friendly. My date and I went there for Christmas Eve dinner. I enjoyed my dinner which consist of Fried Green Tomatoes for starters, which were great and I chose Smoke Duck for the main course, which, too, was great. My friend started out with Squash Soup, which she loved and finished with Poach Lobster, which she didn't care too much for. Still the side dishes were wonderful. We will be back, next year.
Stopping by Rehoboth on the way back to NYC for two days that included Christmas Eve so was looking for a nice Christmas Eve dining experience. Unfortunately the two of us had developed colds on the way so we decided to forego Christmas Eve cocktails. We each ordered a starter and a main course all of which combined with the cold left us deciding to skip dessert. Everything we ordered was delicious. We both had a scallop dish for the entree that was creative and so tasty that we found ourselves eating slowly so as to prolong the enjoyment. The service was exemplary and friendly. And while the restaurant was very busy with it being Christmas Eve, my friend and I could easily have a low level conversation and still hear each other. More and more a rarity these days. The setting was lovely and we sat near a window that looked out on a misty night. If I lived in Rehoboth Beach this would be one of my regular restaurants. For the traveler looking for top notch food, service and ambience, I can't recommend Blue Moon highly enough.
Very nice local restaurant with excellent food choices. Beet salad with goat cheese appetizer was very nice, although I prefer blue cheese..next time. Roast lamb chops were awesome and the beef brisket, spatzle bolognaise was to die for. Generous portions.. Very nice..white table cloth restaurant. Super service.
Blue Moon continues to amaze us! Our entire meal from appetizers to drinks to dessert was absolutely delicious. They are so good as using fresh, simple ingredients and turning them into something extraordinary. The wine list is also exceptional. They definitely pay attention to detail! We will be back again and again!
It was Tuesday afternoon and three of us decided to go to Tasting Tuesday at the Blue Moon. Lucky for us that we were able to get in and what a wonderful evening we had. We started out in the bar for cocktails which Zack made and they were all very delicious. After that we went into the dining room and enjoy a the most delicious soup, fried green tomatoes and then we topped that off with the rockfish and the pork chop which was an added special to the Tasting Tuesday menu. The wait staff sees to you even before you have to ask for anything Jackie is totally outstanding and she really enjoys serving. If you have not tried the Blue Moon or their Tasting Tuesday you missing the best that Rehoboth Beach has to offer. If you want to try the Tasting Tuesday menu you had better hurry since they will be closing on New Year's Day until just before Valentine's Day.
We had the pear and apple salad and fried green tomatoes to start...for our main course we shared the special which was a 2lb Berkshire pork chop with a whole grain mustard sauce, roasted veggies and mashed potatoes. We managed to save room for dessert....the key lime meringue pie...each dish had the right balance of flavors and sauces...everything was cooked and prepared to perfection and our waiter was great!! We have eaten at a lot of restaurants in Rehoboth and have loved many but this was the best meal by far :)
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Fat Friends The Musical
The ‘weight’ is over! Kay Mellor’s hit TV show is now a musical.
This highly entertaining musical is based on the hit TV show Fat Friends, that starred James Corden and Ruth Jones. Created and directed by the brilliant, award-winning Kay Mellor, (The Syndicate, In The Club, Girlfriends, Band Of Gold), with original music and songs by Nicholas Lloyd Webber.
Join the infamous group of TV’s most lovable characters as they are put through their Zumba paces at their local slimming club.
A show that serves up a tasty treat full of hope, humour, love and weight loss, it delivers a night full of laughter and encourages us all to Love Who You Are!

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Regions / Egypt
The protests in Egypt will produce a democracy, not a theocracy.
A lack of qualms about torture once helped recommend new Egyptian Vice President Omar Suleiman to the CIA.
Washington's idea of stability will only sow more instability.
The Multitude at work.
The feminine face of fury has been on display in the public protests in Egypt.
It is not only Mubarak's regime which has been discredited, but 32 years of U.S. support.
Egypt's ruling apparatus is beset with competing agendas.
Whither citizen journalism on TV news?
The Obama administration's calls for an orderly transition and managed reform are out of sync with the democratic aspirations of Egypt's protesters.
Revolutions of world-historic potential, such as we are presently witnessing in Egypt, only happen once in a generation.

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Popular incineration of sewage sludge results in the increase in heavy metals content in ash. The knowledge of the total content of heavy metals in sewage sludge ash does not demonstrate a potential hazard. The toxicity of heavy metals in great measure depends on the form of their occurrence. The prevailing norms do not require the ecological risk assessment of the environmental burden with
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
WOW did I really manage to do all that today?? And still little over one hour left of the day :o) So what is much? Well saw 3 (!!) photo exhibitions, attended 1 Sakura festival (celebrating the blooming Japanese cherry trees), laundry, grocery shopping, 2 cards, update of the wardrope (as in buying 6 pcs of clothing that can be mixed and matches so can be used both for work clothes and casual clothes), saw one movie on tv..... and created a scrumptios present for a teemage boy that I will give him tomorrow.
He is not allowed to eat sweets etc often, but tomorrow will be an exemption, and he loves cake. Had to improvise a little, as the tip I wanted to use for the frosting is soldout nationwide, but think these will make him smile before eating.
Ohh and the not decorated ones? They will be individually wrapped and placed in my freezer for "a rainy day" :o)
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Not because Blogger is acting up, but because my body is acting up. Is it because the MS, activity level or frustrations about events at my job? I am not sure, but what I am sure of is, that my body craves a lot of sleep at the moment. Still manage the things in my calendar and balancing to do the things I like to do.
Wednesday, Karen gave me a blog award - Thank you :o)
Liebster is a German word that translates to; dearest, beloved or in this case favorite. The idea of the Liebster Award is to give it to an up and coming blog with fewer than 200 followers. – in order to create new connections, and bring attention to their wonderful blogs.
Here are the conditions that go along with accepting the award;
- Thank the Liebster Blog Award presenter on your blog.
- Link back to the blogger who presented you the award.
- Copy and paste the Liebster Blog Award on your blog.
- Present the award to 5 bloggers who have a following 200 or less, who you feel deserve it.
- Let them know they have been chosen by leaving a comment on their blog.
Two blogs that immediately spring into my mind were Judy's blog and Karen's - well Karen already has it, because she is the one giving me this award, and Judy got it from the same source as Karens - so guessing this mentioning means extra tribute to their blogs :o)
Passing on the award to these wonderful ladies:
- Claire - a good friends that is always able to make me smile
- Rosemary - for being the wonderful person that she is
- AnneMarie - describing her details on the cards she creates, always makes me smile
- Petra - who shares the dream of "I wish my creativity could me my job"
- Bridget - missing your posts and your quotes, betting you will have something up your sleeve when little Ethan starts helping you blog ;o)
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Reading this I thought of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple. It is a good mystery (who-did-it) book, where the main character does not want a great deal of attention but rather to be allowed to investigate circumstances of a crime.
Imagine getting a letter in the mail, where the anonymous sender asks you to think of a number. After you thought of a number, the sender contacts you once more, and reveals exactly that number, that you thought off. Would that not be creepy? The retired police investigator, Dave Gurney, is contacted by the letter's reciepient (they know each other from colleague but lost contact) and asked to look at this matter as an consultant.
Page after page you are drawn deeper into the story with more details that you are unable to connect, and you have to read on to figure this out. So why the Miss Marple comparison? Well Gurney and Marple are both looking at actual facts and not some random whimsical facts - a great attention to details that needs some mindpuzzling, an art they are both excellent at.
John Verdon's book is simply one of those, that you do not want to put down until you have read the last page - the one recommending this book to me had warned me about that fact, and I am so glad that she lured me into reading this.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Have read all Katie Fforde's previous books, so had pre-ordered this as soon as I saw that it was being published. Love those crafty worlds that all the heroines of this books are in trying to find their place of happiness.
Katie Fforde is following the beat: the trend of the vast number of reality shows with cooking and/or baking competitions (MasterChef, The Next Great Baker, CupCake Wars etc): the heroine of this book, Zoe Harper, has won a place in a cooking competition - winning this competition could get her closer to fullfilling her dream of opening a delicatessen.
I was in an almost all girls class for 3 years (24 girls and 4 boys), so I laughed when I read the description of another of the cooking competition participants, Cher. I have met persons like Cher - the persons that really puts your temper to the limit and demands a numerous count-to-tens in the hope not to explode with rage. That made me connect much more with Zoe while reading the book and it felt like sweeping into her world, as Katie Fforde is very good of describing the scenery.
Maybe my fondness of Katie Fforde books reflects my wish to someday do something creative for a living - but currently that is only a distant dream, as I have no clue how to pursue it and make it happen. In the meantime I will "just" continue reading Katie Fforde's books.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
.... keeps the doctor away. Well despite having MS, it might be partly true - do not have to se a doctor very often and currently coping with the MonSter.
Although I grew up in a place where we had lots and lots of apple treas - hence a lot of apple jam, apple pies, apple cakes etc. But I just realised, that we never had homemade apple chips (nor did we have homemade potato chips despite of always having a year+ stock of potatoes). Wonder why that is, since it is so simple and cheap to make?
Or does it all comes down to the fact, that we are often locked in family traditions when it comes to food? I can not eat most of the food that my parents eat, as it is heavy traditional Danish cooking with a lot of gravy and meat, not compatible to my MS. I have travelled a lot and thus also influenced by the variety of food I have tasted - and when it comes to snacks I like my apple chips, which I bought at a store until lately. And soo not going to ask my mum, why we ever made some of these, as I will get the usual remark "Are you complaining about the food I serve?"
They are so easy to make: wash the apple and slice it into 7-9 thin slices and remove the core (or you can remove the core before the slicing) place it on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 2 hours at 110 degrees (Celcius), and you will get crispy apple chips. If you want a little salt or sugar or cinnamon flavour, drissle a little on the slices before baking - I prefer mine plain which are an extra bonus as they are low-fat :o) If you place the chips in an airtight container, they will be good for 1-2 weeks.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Fran called out this month's tea swap with tea as the theme and the optional colours: yellow and purple. Two things came into my mind when spotting the theme and colors: teapot digistamp from InStyle Stamps and Easter. And my swap partner this month? Fran :o)
A galore of stamps can be used on a tri-fold card, since there are so many "windows" that can be filled out: teabag and sentiment are from Taylored Expressions, the cup are from Bugaboo Stamps and the chicks are from Toricos Digital Stamps. Once again I used the Moroccan Tile digipaper from Mel Stamps. Two flowers are from Michaels (Thanks Karen) and stamps are coloured with my copics.
The teas I sent Fran has a Chinese them, since I have just been there (again) and a little something extra as thanks for Fran summoning and organizing us tea swappers every month :o)
Friday, April 13, 2012
Easter was very wet and cold, so I curled up on my couch in a blanket, with some books and lots of tea. Easter was followed by 4 working days, that were all work-eat-sleep, so I made a project of something I found on the internet.
First one had to be blue - I did not have the blues during Easter due to the bad weater, because I was in the company of great books - but simply because I love blue.
Quickly more matte paper made appointments with the printer so more owl members could emerge.
Printer was obsessed and spat out even more members in a hurry to meet the world.
13 family members celebrating that number 14 was adopted by a little boy as soon as he was made..... yep reconnecting with the inner child again and it feels wonderful. Just seeing that little boy's big eyes when he could chose one and take it home - priceless!!!
Make sure you chose paper that is a little heavier than normal copy paper, and all it takes is a color printer, scissor and some glue to make some of these. Visit 3eyedbear, where you can download any of these for free and you are on your way to bring forth smiles :o)
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Received the monthly tea swap yesterday all the way from Hawaii. Perfect timing as it was snowing when I went to the postoffice to pick up my mail yesterday - Where did spring go? We had some good days about 3 weeks ago and now this?! It did not stay on the ground and hurried home to make a cup of tea while opening the envelope.
My swap partner this month is Fran, and she used a stampset, that I've never seen before. Love the purple/lavendar colors with the green - a reminder that according to the calendar it is spring, despite the winter-like weather and love those yellow flowers on the teapot (daffodils are actually in bloom locally this weekend).
When you open the card, the tea slides from the purple holder, thus presenting you with the card's teas: Vanilla chai from BIGELOW and Calm from TAZO. Thanks Fran :o) Can't wait to try those teas.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Is there such a thing as particular Easter colors? In my book the colors of Easter are pretty much represented of the colors of the spring flowers, but tend to lean at yellow and green being the primary Easter colors. Think it is because Easter is usually the time where grass gets the fresh green color back and that daffodils are present everywhere you go.
Created a card for a married couple, that loves strong colors. The stamp is from PANDURO HOBBY, that I love using and coloured it with some COPICs. Found some Mel Stampz freebie digi paper (Moroccan Tile) to add a exotic touch to the card: the recipients have travelled the world, so think they would like this more than the usual patterns used.
Entering it into Card Crafter's Circle: Challenge #16 Easter
Sunday, April 1, 2012
I saw a request for a little girl named Emily for cards to be sent to her and cheer her up while undergoing treatment for leukemia, just before I went travelling. Finally some crafting time, so I could finish a card and send to that little girl.
When spotting this wonderful digi from Limited Runs Digital Stamps I knew that this was the stamp for the get well card, I was going to make. I mean: Who does not smile when spotting this happy little frog? Coloured him up with 3 different green COPICs and mounted him on two layers of freebie paper from Crafts Beautiful and voila one card already posted for the receiver.

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EghtesadOnline: An official with the Agriculture-Jihad Ministry informed on the inauguration of a mega project titled "link of rural economy and agro-market system" (NABKA) that in its very nature is a systematic and scientific training system.
Hossein Shirzad, who is also the chairman of the Board of the "Central Organization for Rural Cooperatives of Iran (CORC), in the unveiling session of NABKA, held on, January, 18th on the " Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries Mines and Agriculture"(ICCIMA), said by applying NABKA, we are approaching the challenges of agricultural market with a new perspective.
"Including the positive as well the negative capacity building, NABKA searches the best innovative solutions to tackle the challenges of the agricultural market by pathology of it. By negative capacity building, means NABKA tries to teach us how to sustain in a saturated market with many historically inherited risks, meanwhile, through the positive capacity building NABKA learn us how to improve market in a favorite situation.", he added.
Therefore, NABKA could be defined as a transitive phase of education from instinctive education to the systematic teaching system which not only promotes the commerce skill of the target groups but also their market and knowledge.
Noting that NABKA will to link the national market of the agricultural market to the international one, the official said the agricultural market suffers from two shortages, including institutional and data exchange deficits. Consequently, the production data have never been coordinated with the data of the international market. This problem impedes to access the emerging markets; therefore we always have been forced to sell the raw material rather than processed ones.
Emphasizing on the necessity of continuity of exporting as an essential principle to sustain in the international market, Shirzad noted the necessity of the comprehensive use of blockchains and startups through enjoying the capacities of Agro-joint stock corporations as the strong contractors to discover new field of production.
Shirzad, also asserted on the development of a fair pricing system, that fortunately has been accessed through applying the stock exchange market mechanism especially for saffron and tomato paste.
"Standard storage, transportation, and processing systems, contract farming, and efficient insurance system and branding are the primary needs to access the international markets that could be met by the national agricultural unions", he added.
"The government should improve the packaging of the agricultural product, including saffron through export incentives; meanwhile we should modern harbors as well. Having more than 5 million hectare farms, nationwide, the rural production cooperatives (RPCs) are the best mechanism which could promote contract farming."
Confirming that the rural and agricultural cooperatives have the infrastructural facilities to meet the abovementioned needs, the deputy minister said the CORC experience on the "Saffron commodity Fund" as well as transaction of saffron, Estameran dates and tomato paste in the " Iran Mercantile Exchange " (IME) proves and by cooperation among public and private organization, this success story could be replicated for other crops, too.
"Securing the national interest requires to adopt a transparent pricing system, using IME facilities and development of agro-startups by rural and agricultural cooperatives through union and integrity", he added.

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A 3 days journey to enjoy all the best Kyushu region has to offer you. You will be travelling around the dinamic area of Mount Aso, an active volcano and one of the most spectacular sightseeing of the country. You will also have the possibility to relax in Beppu hot springs, included between the 3 most popular hot spring resorts in Japan. And then, the road: the Milk Road, with its moving view on the mountains, the Yamanami Highway, crossing the Mount Aso's volcanic area, and much more mountain roads to give you the emotion of the real Japan riding.
|Days||3 days, 2 nights|
|Store||Fukuoka International Airport Store|
|Riding season||All seasons|
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On this day we will depart from Kumamoto to ride around Mount Aso Area on the Milk Road, one of the best road in Japan, around the massive sightseeing of Mount Aso. After some rest at the Kushitani Cafe, opened by one of the most iconic motorcycle gear brands in the country, we will depart to ride one more time on the Yamanami Highway, another beautiful road to enjoy the mountains of the Kyushu region. Your final destination will be your spring resort in Beppu,one of the three most famous hot spring resorts in Japan, to feel how relaxing are some of the most popular hot spring waters in Japan.
|Motorcycle||Add Passenger||Option(Reservation required)|
|P-3 Add + 0 yen||Tandem Add +65,000 yen～||Helｍet（Day1） ＋1,000 yen|
|P-4 Add +13,000 yen||Accommodation||Helｍet（Day 2/and then daily） ＋200 yen|
|P-5 Add +2,3000 yen||Previous stay +10,000 yen～||Gloves（Day1） ＋300 yen|
|P-6 Add +30,000 yen||After night stay +10,000 yen～||Gloves（Day 2/and then daily） +100 yen|
|P-7 Add +40,000 yen||Twin room +0 yen~||Touring Net（Day1） +100 yen|
|P-8 Add +53,000 yen||Single room +8,000 yen~||Touring Net（Day 2/and then daily) +100 yen|
|Hotel upgraded +10,000 yen~|
Motorcycles available for this tour
3-2-31 Tsukiguma, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
Weekends and Holidays：9:30～19:00
Located in Hakata Prefecture, Fukuoka Airport is the fourth busiest passenger airport in Japan and the main airport in Kyushu Island. This airport has 2 terminals, International and Domestic, connected eachother by shuttle bus and connected to Fukuoka center by subway.
Vehicle’s rental price (with top case)
Collision damage waiver
2 nights overnight hotel accommodations
Riders guide book
Recommended dining, activities and facilities list
Fuel and toll roads fee
Lunches and dinners
Helmets, gears and other optional accessories
Deposit for reservation is required within 3days after application is confirmed.
Balance payment is required until 30days before the tour starts.

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In September 2018, my hometown Reutlingen hosted its first-ever GraveArt Festival. I had been thinking about organizing this festival for a long time before we actually started planning it.
The idea behind the festival was to address the changes in the rock and metal scene in Reutlingen. Over the years, the local scene had become less active, and people seemed less interested in attending concerts. We wanted to prove that there was still life in the metal community and encourage people to come out and enjoy live music.
In Reutlingen and the surrounding area, there were numerous small underground concerts happening regularly, but they seemed to draw the same crowd month after month. People had gotten used to the idea that the bands would play again somewhere else soon, so they didn't feel the need to leave their comfort zones. We wanted to challenge this mindset with the festival.
That's why we aimed to make the GraveArt Festival a bold statement. We invited headlining acts that were not commonly seen in the area, offering a chance for the audience to experience something different. These acts had a lot of experience and stage presence, providing a compelling reason for people to step out of their usual routines and enjoy a concert.
We wanted to create an atmosphere that was unlike other concerts where people would stand around waiting for it to end. Instead, we aimed to bring people together and reignite their passion for live music.
As part of the festival, we even held a band contest to select the opener for the event. The band called Loss of Charity emerged as the winners and got the opportunity to perform.
The lineup of the festival was well-received due to its diverse range of genres. The grand finale featured the rising stars from Moldova, "Infected Rain," who left no metalhead unsatisfied.
Even today, years after the festival, people still inquire about when the next one will take place. Unfortunately, given the current difficult times, I can't provide an answer to that question. However, the demand for a continuation of the festival shows that it had a lasting impact and left attendees eager for more.


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The Oregon Court of Appeals has ruled the state should not have sold off a piece of the Elliott State Forest to a Eugene-based timber company four years ago. The state sold the land in 2014 after environmental groups successfully sued to halt several timber sales on the forest.
“It’s our understanding that this will revert back into public ownership like it should be,” said Josh Laughlin of Cascadia Wildlands, one of several groups challenging the sale.
The Elliott State Forest in southwestern Oregon was initially set aside to generate money for schools as part of the Common Schools Fund, but federal endangered species protections also apply. After timber sales were halted, the Oregon State Land Board decided to generate that money instead by selling an 800-acre parcel to Seneca Jones Timber Company.
Seneca did not immediately return a request for comment.
The East Hakki Ridge parcel sold to Seneca Jones Timber Company was one of two parcels of forestland sold at the time. The second sale is tied up in court as well, but being challenged on different grounds.
Oregon had planned to sell the entire Elliott State Forest after management costs began to outpace timber revenues. But the decision was reversed, and last year the Legislature passed a fix that relieved the forests of its mandate to generate funds for schools.
The Oregon Department of State Lands says it is currently considering the ruling.

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April 21, 2014 | Posted by TLC
Inspiration Monday! Isn’t this cake amazing? A true work of art! You cannot deny the amount of love and hard work that went into this beautiful cake… love!
Tags:Flowers, inspiration, peach, wedding cake
October 31, 2013 | Posted by TLC
A beautiful and sweet inspiration board playing with the meanings of the word ‘wild’ and the color peach! Enjoy!
1. Fabric Chandelier / 2. Stationery / 3. Floral Centerpiece / 4. Paper Flower Garlands / 5. Flower Girl Basket + Rings / 6. Table Covers / 7. Ring Bearer / 8. Bouquet by Amy Osaba / 9. Peach Cake
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Bill to exempt big development wrong
Letter of the Week, March 1-8
The Herald's Feb. 28 editorial exposed state Sen. Bill Galvano's bill to exempt Manatee County from Development of Regional Impact review (DRI).
This bill would exempt projects in Manatee County from ever being subject to this form of regional and state review on the spurious notion that jurisdictions whose density is only slightly higher at 350 persons per square mile (the average for the state of Florida) at 400 persons per square mile and contains a population of at least 300,000 are somehow so dense as to warrant the exclusion.
The state defines a DRI (State Statute 380.06) as "any development which, because of its character, magnitude, or location, would have a substantial effect upon the health, safety or welfare of citizens of more than one county."
This is clear, concise, and understandable to the general public.
The average density of an entire jurisdiction is not mentioned as a criterion for a DRI determination.
Unfortunately, the statute then follows the definition with 32 pages of legalese, conditions, and exemptions that debase that definition and largely undermine the purpose of the DRI.
The statute is already compromised by Dense Urban Land Area exemptions (DULAs), which affect eight counties and 242 cities.
Therefore, Galvano's amendment is only the latest shark bite into this dying whale of what once was Florida's promising and innovative regional planning approach.
That Galvano's bill follows the controversy over the Long Bar Pointe project seems more than coincidental.
The Long Bar Pointe project and its neighbor Manatee Fruit properties, located near Sarasota Bay, should be considered as DRIs, and there should be a county process which requires conceptual development plans for these properties in their entirety for analysis at both local and state levels.
Manatee County commission hearings over changes to the Land Development Code regulations are a good place to start.
Raymond E. Wonder
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Because the book is published by Workman, you know it will be a pleasure to use. The Vegetable Butcher is filled with gorgeous photographs, useful icons, and well-edited recipes. This is a book I am unconditionally recommending to everyone, from experienced cooks to beginners.
Each chapter of the book offers a comprehensive guide to a different vegetable (or vegetable family). Clear photos and easy-to-understand text illustrate exactly how to prepare, trim, and cut the veggie. In addition, you'll learn when and how to buy it, how to store it, and how to cook it. Mangini answers all the vegetable questions you've been afraid to ask, such as
- Do I need to peel eggplant?
- Can I eat the carrot leaves?
- How can I reduce the sliminess of okra?
- What do I do with crosnes (and what the heck are they anyway)?
The recipes require a range of skills, from very simple techniques like sauteing and grilling to making pizza, pot pies, vegetable steaks, soups and stews, and savory crepes. What's more, Mangini hasn't forgotten your sweet tooth, and you'll find desserts such as muffins, cakes, and crumbles. All the recipes are vegetarian (at least I don't remember seeing any meat) and many are also vegan.
I particularly like the two levels of recipes found in The Vegetable Butcher. Naturally, you'll find detailed recipes with step-by-step directions, but you'll also find short recipes that are written in a more conversational manner. These informal recipes are meant to bridge the gap between offering a simple basic cooking method and providing a specific recipe. As you build up confidence in the kitchen (or if you're already there), these latter recipes will serve as springboards to creativity and personalizing your dishes.
I've marked a number of recipes to try, including sweet potato tacos, zucchini olive oil cake, marinated peppers, Swiss chard crostata, shredded Brussels sprouts with Manchego cheese, and Turkish potato salad. I'm also making a promise to myself to learn all about buying and using some of the vegetables I generally bypass at the market, like cardoons and sunchokes.
As I said at the top of this post, I am recommending Cara Mangini's The Vegetable Butcher to all cooks, no matter what your skill level. This is a great resource for people who want to explore new vegetables, learn new techniques, eat more healthful foods, and add more vegetarian meals to their rotation. I will be turning to this book over and over again. For more on Magini and some recipes, visit her website.
Note: All photos are from the book and are used in the context of a review. All rights remain with the original copyright holder(s).
Published by Workman, 2016
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On April 20, Republican strategist Mary Matalin appeared alone on five network and cable morning shows with no one to rebut her false claims, pro-GOP spin, and attacks on the Democratic Party.
On April 17, numerous news outlets -- including NBC, CBS, NPR, and Fox News -- covering former Illinois governor George Ryan's conviction on corruption charges failed to mention that he is a Republican. Time magazine went a step further, omitting Ryan's Republican affiliation while reporting that "the current administration of Democrat Rod Blagojevich is also being investigated."
Following up on Media Matters' in-depth study showing that Republican and conservative guests outnumbered Democratic and progressive guests on ABC's This Week, CBS' Face the Nation, and NBC's Meet the Press over a nine-year period, an examination of the guest lists for those programs during the first three months of 2006 showed that Republican and conservative dominance continued unabated.
Reporting on the disappointed reaction of Sen. John McCain to the lobbying reform bill that was passed by the Senate on March 29, CBS' Gloria Borger mentioned McCain's pledge that continued congressional investigations into the Jack Abramoff scandal should "light a fire under [McCain's] colleagues." However, Borger ignored reports that, as chairman of the Indian Affairs Committee, McCain steered the investigation into the Abramoff scandal away from examining any potential wrongdoing by his Republican colleagues.
On CBS' The Early Show, co-host Harry Smith allowed Mary Matalin to tout new White House chief of staff Joshua Bolten's "extraordinary credentials, credibility and experience, and relationships on the Hill with his work" as director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) without ever informing viewers that as OMB director, Bolten oversaw the 2006 budget, which the White House predicts will produce the largest deficit ever.
Since a March 27 New York Times article confirmed that a leaked British memo appears to contradict President Bush's repeated claim prior to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq that he wanted to avoid war, media have failed to note the full significance of the document and in some cases ignored the story altogether.
Since March 23, each of the three major network nightly newscasts have uncritically reported administration statements expressing outrage over the prosecution and possible execution of an Afghan man for converting to Christianity, in defiance of Islamic law. But none of the nightly newscasts noted that when the Afghan constitution was ratified in 2004, President Bush hailed it for "lay[ing] the foundation for democratic institutions," despite a provision in the constitution asserting the supremacy of Islamic law.
On the CBS Evening News, Washington correspondent Bob Orr characterized a recent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations proposal allowing tax return preparers to sell information from returns to third parties as spelling out a "loophole of sorts" that has "been around for more than 30 years." In fact, in permitting sales to third parties, the new proposal would allow tax preparers to do something they are not currently permitted to do; under current law, they can pass on such information only to affiliates.
During a March 21 press conference, the White House press corps failed to challenge President Bush after he offered a misleading and evasive answer about his reasons for invading Iraq in response to a question asked by Hearst Newspapers columnist Helen Thomas.
During an interview with Vice President Dick Cheney on CBS' Face the Nation, Bob Schieffer failed to challenge assertions Cheney made regarding the war in Iraq, the Bush administration's warrantless domestic surveillance program, and recent low polling numbers.
CBS correspondent Gloria Borger misrepresented the terms of new legislation, reportedly agreed to by Senate Republicans and the White House, affecting the administration's domestic spying program. Borger reported that in order to conduct warrantless surveillance under the new legislation, the president would first be required to "explain why he needs to eavesdrop to a newly created congressional subcommittee." In fact, the legislation as reported would let the president authorize warrantless surveillance of Americans for up to 45 days without informing Congress.
CBS anchor Bob Schieffer reported on deals in which Dubai Ports World (DPW) would assume control of terminal operations six U.S. ports and in which "another Arab company" plans "to buy plants in the United States that make parts for planes and tanks." However, in both instances, Schieffer failed to mention that the companies involved are owned by the government of Dubai, a member state of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) -- a legal distinction that is central to whether each deal should be subject to an additional 45-day review for national security concerns.
CBS News correspondent Bob Orr uncritically reported the White House's "explanation" for why President Bush falsely claimed that nobody anticipated that Hurricane Katrina would cause breaches in New Orleans levees and flood the city. Orr reported that the White House stated that Katrina "was a Category 3" storm when it made landfall but did not mention that, at the time, it was assessed as a more powerful Category 4 hurricane.
Most major print and broadcast media outlets offered no coverage of House Homeland Security Committee chairman Peter King's March 1 claim that there was "no investigation into terrorism whatsoever" during the Bush administration's initial review of the proposed deal that would allow Dubai Ports World (DPW) to assume control of terminal operations at six major U.S. ports.
CBS' Face the Nation featured New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman as a guest interviewer for a segment with White House national security adviser Stephen J. Hadley, during which they discussed the controversy surrounding the Bush administration's ports deal with a member state of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Rather than selecting an interviewer to challenge Hadley and the Bush administration's position on the ports deal, CBS instead chose Friedman, who two days earlier had written in his Times column that "the president is right" and "[t]he port deal should go ahead."


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How Do You Deal With Mental And Emotional Health Triggers?
Life is full of triggers – those events or situations that cause us to think, behave or feel in a certain way. For example, if someone close to you dies, it can be a trigger for depression and anxiety; if you lose your job, it could result in feelings of low self-worth; getting stuck in traffic might lead to feelings of anger and frustration. In the same way that our emotions are triggered by external events, we also have triggers within ourselves that cause us to become anxious or depressed.
These may include thoughts about past trauma or experiences that have left us feeling vulnerable and unable to cope with current stresses without falling back into trouble again.
With the guidance of our angels, these are the things you can do:
The first step is to identify and understand what your personal triggers are – these are the actions that cause you to think, behave or feel in a certain way.
For example, when someone says something negative about me, I feel anxious and depressed. When someone ignores my opinion, I get angry and annoyed.
This can be done by spending some time thinking about yourself and how you react when you experience triggers like these – what do they lead to? How do they make me feel? By analyzing this information, we can start to identify our own personal triggers in life.
Once you know what triggers are active in your life, you can put processes and procedures in place that “reset” your emotional, psychological, and behavioral reactions.
A process is a series of steps that get something done.
A procedure is a set of instructions for doing something.
You can create processes and/or procedures for every situation that has triggered you in the past. For example, if being around toxic people makes you feel down or angry:
- Before being around people who make me feel bad about myself, I will remind myself that this is just someone else’s perspective on life; it doesn’t have anything to do with me personally!
- When I am spending time with someone who makes me feel bad about myself:
- Remind me again: This person’s opinion doesn’t have anything to do with my value as a human being!
- Summarize what happened while we were together – what they said and how they acted toward me – then write down three things I learned from this experience that could help me next time (e.g., “This person doesn’t respect other people’s opinions because he acts like he knows everything.” Or “This person feels threatened by anyone who disagrees with him so he attacks them instead.”
Physical activity is one of the most effective ways to reduce stress, improve focus and bring about calm.
You know that physical activity is good for your body and mind. But how do you make it a regular part of your life?
The first step is to figure out what kind of physical activity works best for you. Some people like going to the gym or working with a personal trainer; others prefer group classes such as yoga, Pilates, or cycling; while still others enjoy solo activities like walking, jogging, or running outdoors. It’s important to choose something that will be enjoyable so it doesn’t feel like work—and also beneficial in creating a routine that helps reduce stress and improve focus throughout the day. Once you find an activity that meets these criteria, commit to doing it regularly. You can set weekly goals such as “I will go for a run three times this week” and track your progress by keeping track of how many days per week you complete your goal (with stickers on a calendar works well).
Practicing mindfulness can help manage anxiety and depression, increase emotional intelligence and promote better emotional resilience.
Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment. It means being aware of what’s going on around you, as well as your thoughts, feelings, and body. It might sound easy to do but it’s harder than you think because there are so many distractions in our day-to-day lives that we aren’t always fully focused on what we are doing.
Mindfulness helps us deal with stressful situations better by helping us take a step back from our emotions and view them objectively so that we can make better decisions about how to react to stressful situations rather than reacting impulsively based on how we feel at the time.
It also helps us connect with others by teaching us how to listen more carefully when someone else is talking or trying to get across an idea because it forces us into the present moment where nothing else matters except for what they have said right now; this allows us to really understand their message instead of just hearing them speak without really listening due to other tasks taking up our attention (e-mails, Facebook notifications, etc).
Developing a “toolkit” of strategies that work for you, such as relaxation techniques, meditation, listening to music, or journaling will help you feel more in control when you experience strong emotions.
You can also try relaxation techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation (in which you tense and relax specific muscles), guided imagery (imagining yourself in a peaceful place), yoga, or tai chi.
If your mood is low, consider doing something pleasurable or distracting: Go for a walk outside or read a book or magazine. You might also find it helpful to talk with someone close to you about how you’re feeling.
If possible, take care of unfinished tasks before entering therapy so that they don’t get in the way while talking with your therapist—for example by making an appointment at the doctor’s office beforehand so there won’t be any interruptions during your appointment time at the therapist’s office.
If things become overwhelming, it’s important to seek professional support from an experienced therapist trained in mental health management.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, it can be helpful to seek professional support from an experienced therapist trained in mental health management.
A therapist is someone who helps people manage their mental and emotional health by helping them identify the reasons for their feelings and find ways to cope with them. They can also work with you on long-term strategies for managing your symptoms or helping you recover from a traumatic event or period of stress. You can get help from a therapist at any stage of your life—from childhood through adulthood—and even if you don’t believe that therapy will help, it’s important to try it at least once so that if nothing else works out, then maybe therapy won’t either (but really it might).
To find a therapist:
- Find someone through your insurance plan (many insurance plans include some form of free or low-cost counseling)
- Ask about therapists at work (some employers offer free counseling)
It’s easy to let stress get on top of us – but knowing what your triggers are will help you build up a toolkit of strategies to manage them.
Everyone experiences stress, but not all stress is good. For example, you might experience the kind of stress that helps you perform better at work or get ahead in sports. Or maybe it’s caused by an exciting challenge or opportunity – may be something as simple as a deadline for a project or taking on your first job interview.
However, there’s another kind of mental health issue that can result from long-term exposure to stressful situations – anxiety and depression. These are usually caused by chronic levels of negative thinking and low self-esteem; they make us feel hopeless about our future or worried about failing at something important to us.
The good news is that there are things we can do to manage our mental health so it doesn’t get out of control!
How Archangels help your mental and emotional health triggers
Archangels are here to help you with your mental and emotional health triggers.
When you’re going through a tough time, it’s easy to feel like you’re alone. But the truth is that even though you may not be able to see them, there are angels watching over you all the time—and they want nothing more than for you to be happy!
And what better way for them to help than by guiding us toward healthy lifestyle choices? That’s right: Archangels don’t just watch out for us from afar; they also guide us toward making healthy choices. When we eat well, we feel better. When we exercise regularly, our bodies function at their best. And when we get enough sleep each night, we wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day with renewed energy.
So next time you start feeling stressed out or overwhelmed by your responsibilities—or even just when things seem like they might not be going as smoothly as they should—reach out to your guardian angel (or even all of them!) and ask them for help with any problems that are causing stress in your life right now.
Prayer to Connect with Your Archangels
Dearest Angels in Heaven,
Please come into my life and help me to be the best version of myself to help my mental and emotional triggers.
Help me to live my life with love and light, and to share that love and light with others.
Please help me to connect with you all the time, and together you can guide me and others on their path.
Thank you for being there for me always.

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So, anyone still writing 2015 by mistake? Yes, I have once or twice…
Anyhow, here’s this month’s offering of books.
1) A Clash of Eagles by Alan Smale. This is an alternative history which explores the Roman Empire lasting until the Middle Ages and exploring the Americas. This follows the story of a Roman General living with Native Americans. Very interesting story.
2) Turn of the Tide by Margaret Skea. A great story of a family feud set in Renaissance Scotland.
3) The Hummingbird by Kati Hiekkapelto. Last Autumn I attended a Nordic Noir talk and signing at my local Blackwells and read this book by the Finnish author. Really good story and I didn’t guess whodunnit!
4) Pasquale’s Angel by Paul J. McAuley. This is an alternative history of the Italian Renaissance where Leonardo da Vinci was an engineer rather than an artist. This was the winner of the first Sidewise Award for Alternate History in the 1990s.
Summer’s here… apparently. Well, they say a heatwave is on the way so here’s hoping.
Now, I bet you’re all wondering what I’ve been plundering from the local libraries, aren’t you? Well, here we are:
1) I Belong to the Earth by J. A. Ironside. Taking a break from historical fiction (‘Whaaaat?’ I hear you all cry) I enjoyed this very much. A classic ghost story with elements of fantasy added for good measure.
2) Assassins’ Creed: Renaissance by Oliver Bowden. Although I’ve not played the game I’m tempted to give the first one in the series another go and move onto this. A good adventure story with a good mix of historical characters and events.
3) Thief’s Tale by S. J. A. Turney. This is the first in the Ottoman Cycle series. Gives a good account of life in Istanbul shortly after the Ottoman conquest. If you liked the Marius’ Mules series, you’ll like this too.
4) Empire of the Moghul: Raiders from the East by Alex Rutherford. I’m glad I gave this a go. I know very little about this time and place so it’s good to try something new.
I also finished The Tower by Nigel Jones that I started last month. One of the best non-fiction books I’ve read in a while. There will be a Tower of London post at some point. Honest.

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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A northeast Fresno restaurant closed for nearly one year is ready to reopen.
And owners are looking to hire a whole new crew.
'Five' restaurant is located on Champlain Drive and Perrin Avenue.
It was forced to shut down last September after a fire broke out in the kitchen and caused extensive damage.
According to the Facebook page of 'Five', they are hiring for positions, including chef, front and back kitchen and servers.
They are also looking for a hostess, bartender and a manager.
'Five' will be hosting interviews on the patio next Tuesday through Friday.
To print out an application, just go to their website.
Good news! 'Five' the restaurant is reopening after nearly a year - and it's hiring
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Horror Writing Prize in memory of James Herbert is launched
To celebrate the life and career of one of the world’s best and most loved horror writers, Pan Macmillan and the estate of James Herbert have announced the launch of The James Herbert Award for Horror Writing.
The announcement coincides with the fortieth anniversary of the first publication of The Rats for which Pan Macmillan will be releasing special anniversary paperback and collectors’ hardback editions in May and September respectively and which will contain an exclusive new introduction by Neil Gaiman.
The prize, which will be awarded annually, aims to discover and publicise a new generation of horror authors working today and celebrate the boldest and most exciting talent in the genre. The winning author will receive a cheque for £2,000 and a specially-designed commemorative statuette.
The inaugural award will be open to horror novels written in English and published in the UK and Ireland between 1st January 2014 and 31st December 2014. Entries should be submitted to Pan Macmillan via their online submission form available at www.jamesherbertaward.com by 1st October 2014.
James Herbert’s daughter, Kerry, will head up the panel of five judges whose names will be announced in the summer.
A shortlist of five novels will be announced in January 2015 with the winner announced at an awards ceremony in March 2015.
Eileen Herbert, James Herbert’s wife, says, “I was thrilled when Jeremy talked to me about this Award. Throughout his years as a storyteller Jim encouraged new and upcoming writers and I know he would be delighted and honoured that his name will continue this tradition.
“Thank you Pan Macmillan.”
Jeremy Trevathan, James Herbert’s long-time editor and Publisher, comments, “Whenever a giant in their field passes away it’s up to those left behind to find an appropriate way to mark the memory. I’m so pleased that we will be remembering Jim in this way and I hope he would be happy and proud.”
Year one of the award will be overseen in partnership with the Serendip Foundation, the administrative organisation responsible for the Arthur C. Clarke Award. Serendip will work closely with Pan Macmillan and the judging panel as neutral third party organisers to establish and promote the award and ensure transparency throughout.
Serendip Director Tom Hunter said: “Being asked to be involved with the inaugural James Herbert Award is a huge honour for Serendip and a personal pleasure for me as a long-time fan of James Herbert’s work. Serendip’s mission has always been to promote great books, and we welcome the opportunity to help launch a major new award in this way.”
For more information, please contact Liz Sich or Jane Acton at Four Colman Getty; 020 3697 4241/020 3697 4247; firstname.lastname@example.org; email@example.com
Notes to Editors
Submission forms and full details of Terms & Conditions are at www.jamesherbertaward.com
- The James Herbert Award is open to publishers established in the UK to submit any full-length horror novel for adults that is first published by them in the English language in the UK between 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014 inclusive. Works which comply with that criteria are still eligible even if they may have been previously published in other territories whether in English or other languages.
- Works must be submitted by an eligible publisher and works are only eligible for entry if they are not self-published and/or the author has not contributed to the cost of publication. Entry is limited to submission of a maximum of three (3) works per eligible publisher imprint.
- Entries should be submitted for consideration by midnight on 1st October 2014.
- Entries must be registered online via jamesherbertaward.com.
- In addition to online registration via the Website, publishers must submit a total of seven non-returnable print copies of each work in either publication version or advance proof. All copies must be sent to The James Herbert Award, Communications Dept., Pan Macmillan, 20 New Wharf Road, London, N1 9RR.
- Where digital copies of works are available these should also be submitted via the submission form in addition to the print copies to facilitate the judging process.
- Digital-only publications will be accepted subject to condition 2, and must be supplied in multiple e-reader formats including Mobi, ePub and PDF.
- Where a work is to be released in digital only format one year, and print the next, the publisher may choose which year to submit the work, but it can only be considered once.
- The shortlist of five authors will be announced in January 2015 with the winner shall be announced at an Award ceremony in March 2015.