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How CNN took a startup approach to politics
CNN gets its share of flak from media elites, but it has been on something of an innovation tear lately, taking a bit of inspiration from an unlikely source: print.
Last spring, it created CNN Digital Studios to make Web videos for Twitter audiences. Then it hired Ed O’Keefe, who has startup and TV experience at mobile video news startup NowThis and ABC News before that, to head up its Money and Politics digital verticals.
O’Keefe saw that digital was the key to reaching new audiences who weren’t already watching TV, but the Politics vertical wasn’t as strong as it could be. Traffic would spike during an election, then would die down. “It seemed very obvious that if we put as much effort, energy and financial backing into the digital organization as we could, we could see similar success to what we had on TV,” he said.
So with the 2016 election looming, O’Keefe did something that went against the grain for a broadcaster. Rather than hire from rival broadcasters, he raided traditional print and digital publishers outlets known more for their text reportage than video. Hires included Tanzina Vega from The New York Times, Stephen Collinson from Agence France-Presse and Maeve Reston from the Los Angeles Times.
The result is a heavy emphasis on publishing stories online first, then repackaging for broadcast; and ladling emojis and political side-show coverage into the report.
Despite her lack of TV training, Reston said she found herself contributing live shots from the trail in New Hampshire.
“It’s fun because the digital team has one perspective and the TV people are often more excited about something else,” she said. “I don’t have any formal TV training. I don’t think anyone at CNN wants that. They want people who are on the trails, being able to contribute to the TV report.”
News presentation has been shifting away from slick packaging to a more natural, authentic storytelling approach. That’s already happening at CNN, with its hiring of unconventional storytellers such as Anthony Bourdain and Lisa Ling for primetime. O’Keefe said digital demanded its own form of storytelling even more. “Digital is a different medium,” he said. “It’s really hard if not impossible to export TV to digital.”
CNN Politics has made gains in the first year under this new approach. With 13 million multiplatform unique visitors in May, it was No. 1 in comScore’s politics news category, ahead of Vox.com (11.2 million) and last year’s No. 1, Huffington Post Politics (now 9.4 million).
On mobile, which is increasingly dominating desktop as an avenue to the news, CNN Politics ranked No. 1 with 6.3 million uniques (comScore), just ahead of Vox.com (6.2 million), The Economist Group (5.5 million) and Fox News Politics (4 million).
For news organizations that want to appeal to millennials, the imperative to master digital is clear. According to a Pew Research Center report, millennials are more likely to get political news from Facebook, less interested in politics and less aware of news sources than older generations. That means news orgs have to work harder to get Gen Y’s interest. And the concern with Facebook is that it tends to be an incidental source of news rather than a destination, Pew has also found.
People aren’t necessarily seeking out the news when they’re on Facebook, said Amy Mitchell, Pew’s director of journalism research. CNN is still top of mind with millennials and older generations, but it’s still unknown how well news outlets like it can establish brand recognition and foster a long-term relationship with readers on social media and translate its video content to digital.
“Video storytelling is going to work differently in digital versus broadcast and cable,” she said. “It remains to be seen who is the key destination.”
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‘They don’t have a people-centric way:’ Facebook ad boycott is reigniting its dysfunctional relationship with advertisers
Advertisers have been complacent and reactive when it comes to Facebook, until a changing society demands them to act otherwise.
Member ExclusiveThe boycotters’ Faustian bargain: The dilemma of when to resume advertising on Facebook
Any marketer that’s made the decision to potentially forego revenue and vocally announce a Facebook ad suspension now faces a second dilemma: When will the conditions be right to return?
‘Blockers are an industry stopper’: CNN sharpens its contextual tool for the brand safety fight
Rampant keyword blocking is a symptom of the open marketplace, but news publisher pages are dense and they won’t be pulling inventory out anytime soon.
SponsoredLevel the Playing Field: 5 Questions to Ask Your Video Strategist
Every digital publisher worth their salt has some form of video on their websites. They may be using existing content, or they could be leaning into user generated content, but the transition from text to video that began a decade back has had a major effect on the entire publisher workforce, from editorial to operational […]
‘I don’t ever get the benefit of the doubt’: Blavity founder Morgan DeBaun on running a Black media business in 2020
These should be banner days for a Black media site that has long covered social injustice for a young audience. But Blavity CEO and founder Morgan DeBaun describes challenges that start at the initial difficulty of raising investment as a Black company. "For me, the systemic racism comes in the fact that I don't ever get the benefit of the doubt," DeBaun said at the Digiday Publishing Summit.
‘Work together around an open solution’: As Rubicon and Telaria rebrand as Magnite, the SSP sets out to rival the walled gardens
The plan for the new entity is to offer an "omnichannel" SSP at a lower cost than rivals, profitably.


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At 40 CFR 144, the EPA defines six (6) classes of wells subject to differing Underground Injection Control (or UIC) requirements.
The hotly contested 2015 Waters of the United States Rule essentially expanded EPA’s authority to regulate rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water under the Clean Water Act.
A parallel WOTUS rulemaking—which will restore the Clean Water Act definition of “Waters of the United States” to its pre-2015 form—is slated for November 2018.
In this week's EPA Enforcement Roundup, a wood treatment facility and a city power and water authority will pay for hazardous waste and Clean Water Act violations, respectively. In addition, EPA will collect a civil penalty from a city-owned incinerator in New Hampshire...
In a recently wrapped-up court case, Texas vs. EPA, a Texas District Court judge decided last week to halt implementation of the new Clean Water Act requirements in three states: Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
In today’s EPA Enforcement Roundup—EPA and DOJ reach an $11 million CERCLA agreement, and a vegetable oil and biodiesel plant faces a half-a-million dollar fine for Clean Water Act SPCC violations. In addition, the owners of a rail car cleaning company have been indicted for their actions surrounding a 2015 explosion that killed 2 workers.
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water… A US district court in South Carolina has invalidated EPA’s effort to delay by two years the effective date of a 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Final Rule. The Charleston, SC court ruled that EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers failed to follow the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act when it delayed the rule.
In this week’s Roundup, a railcar repair company, a glass container manufacturer, and eight other businesses face civil penalties for alleged violations of EPA air, water, and/or chemical regulations.
New Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler on Wednesday, July 18 announced that the Agency has finalized a set of amendments to the 2015 CCR Rule, which regulated the disposal of coal combustion residuals.
The US Army Corps of Engineers (COE) and US EPA issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking on July 12, 2018 to provide regulatory support and clarification regarding the Agencies’ 2017 proposal to repeal changes made to the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the previous administration in 2015.
When EPA civil penalties rise, so does the value of environmental compliance.

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From the Mull of Galloway to the the Machar Peninsula and the Solway Firth, here’s how to visit Dumfries and Galloway.
Picturesque harbour villages, waves crashing over sea cliffs, and not forgetting a famous soup, the Moray Firth might just be my favourite part of Scotland.
On the River Dee are the pretty towns of Braemar, Ballater, Aboyne & Banchory. With royal connections, here is what to do in Royal Deeside
The best places to visit in Fife – along 117-miles of stunning coastline to gorgeous fishing villages, and huge swatches of sandy beaches.
If you want to go on a day trip from Edinburgh where better to go than the Scottish Borders and Midlothian. Here are 7+ Scottish Borders Itineraries
Scotland starts here! From alpacas to mountain biking, here are my favourite things to do in the Scottish Borders and Midlothian.
My favourite day trips from Edinburgh from crab butties at St Abbs to discovering the Scottish Borders. Here are 5 Edinburgh day trips – and how to make it a weekend
Scotland’s newest road trip, the South West Coastal 300 [SWC300] takes you on an epic drive along the Solway Firth to Scotland’s most southerly point. Let’s road trip!
Voted ‘No 1 outdoor destination’ in Scotland by Scottish Natural Heritage eight years in a row; it’s no wonder I spend a lot of time in Fife. Here’s the best things to do in Fife.
With 265 castles, 165 miles of dramatic coastline & one very famous Count (Dracula, that is) here is why you should visit Aberdeenshire.
With quirky villages, street art, dolphins and fine food, Aberdeen should be on your radar on a visit to the North East of Scotland.
Fancy a lobster roll, spotting some puffins and a stroll along a beautiful beach? Here is why you should visit the East Neuk of Fife
The Cowal Peninsula forms part of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and sits on Loch Fyne – here’s how to visit Argyll’s secret coast.
Like so much of Scotland missing from the ‘things to see in Scotland before you die’ lists, Angus, in my opinion, is underrated and crying out for you to visit. This is what you should get up to…
East Lothian might be on Edinburgh’s doorstep but it is a destination in its own right. Here are my favourite things to do in East Lothian.

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BAXTER -- Jeremy Vacinek has been named Baxter's finance director.
The Baxter City Council Tuesday approved Vacinek, who had been the city's assistant finance director, for the position.
Vacinek will fill the void left after the death of former Finance Director Jim Weigel. Weigel died June 13 after a long battle with cancer.
"As long as I've been here and working with him, Jeremy's done a good job," said Baxter Mayor Gary Muehlhausen.
In other action, the council:
Rescheduled a city council meeting on deferred assessments on the Clearwater Road/Inglewood Drive improvement project to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13.
Adjourned to 5:30 p.m. today for a workshop.
Set a public meeting to discuss street name changes for 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at Baxter Elementary School.
Approved the transfer of $120,719 in sewer availability charge proceeds from the sewer fund to the Forest/Fox capital project fund to cover expenditures for lift station No. 13 with future SAC funds being collected and deposited into the SAC fund on future construction in the area that utilizes lift station 13.
Denied quotes received for the 2003 Cottage Grove extension project, which instead will be bid with the 2003 Knollwood Drive and Conservation Drive improvement projects.
Denied a request for street lighting on Knollwood Drive South following current policy to place street lights only at city-owned street intersections.
Approved the proposal for engineering services from Widseth Smith Nolting architect and engineering firm for project management and construction staking for the Berrywood Drive improvement project at an estimated cost of $49,500.
Adopted a resolution approving plans and specifications, and ordered advertisement for bids for the Conservation Drive improvement project.
Accepted the withdrawal letter, with regret, from Bob Dorr of DECO for an purchase of an industrial park lot. The city canceled the purchase agreement, retaining the earnest money. DECO instead will rent space in the Johnson Centre.
Set the lot price at $79,900 per acre for the remaining two lots in the third phase of the Baxter Industrial Park.
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Politician Accused of ‘Psychologically Abusing’ Pregnant Wife
The pregnant wife of a Hudson Valley politician who resigned lost her health insurance and could use your help, according to a GoFundMe established in her name.
For over two years, Laila Nicole Cohen-Tyner has been married to former Dutchess County Legislator Joel Tyner. Tyner resigned last month due to sexual harassment allegations. Allegations he firmly denies.
"I resigned to clear my name-- as paradoxical as that sounds-- I'm innocent of all the accusations...but I resigned to clear my name after it became very clear to me that the Dutchess County Democratic Committee power structure, its many supporters in northern Dutchess, GOP power structure, and media would not let me have a fair shot to clear my name and I would be declared guilty before proven innocent-- that's why I resigned," Tyner told Hudson Valley Post in an email.
Following the Tyner's resignation, Laila who's 23 weeks pregnant, lost her health insurance because she was covered by Tyner's position as a legislator, according to a GoFundMe set up for Laila.
"Like so many of us, Laila is one of JT's victims. Laila met JT through an online activist community and he convinced her to move from Oregon to NY and rushed the marriage. Laila was in a vulnerable place, newly clean & sober, and recently out of an abusive relationship. JT preyed upon her like he preyed upon so many of us," Ashley Casale wrote in a GoFundMe she started for Laila.
Tyner says he's not guilty of sexual harassment or abuse and hasn't been charged with anything.
"I haven’t been legally charged for sexual harassment, sexual assault, or trying to have sex with a minor-- I haven’t been charged legally for any of those things-- because I’m not guilty of any of those things— it’s all just a bunch of disgusting trash talk that I’ve become the victim of," Tyner said.
Laila wants a divorce and filed an order of protection against Tyner.
"She was able to get that order of protection by lying. pure and simple ....all this will come out in court-- trust me," Tyner told Hudson Valley Post in an email.
The GoFundMe alleges Laila is "a victim of emotional and psychological" by Tyner.
"That is a flat lie; it's the other way around frankly. like I said I do have an attorney; more than likely sooner rather than later this is all going to come out in court," Tyner said while directly responding to accusations of his wife being a victim of emotional and psychological.
The GoFundMe hopes to raise $4,800 to help pay for a divorce attorney, gas, food, and hotels for Laila's trip home to Oregon as well as baby supplies.


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For years The Walking Dead has been one of the most popular shows on television. Unfortunately for its fans, TV shows rarely get really beautiful, movie-quality posters made for them. So one of the show’s executive producers, Greg Nicotero, decided to change that. And he decided to rip off the best of the best.
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Nicotero asked Michael Broom and John Wheaton, two of his associates at the effects house KNB, to take some of the most famous movie posters ever and give them a Walking Dead twist. The results are just plain fun. Here are a few.
For the rest of the series, and more information on this exercise, visit the below links. The Walking Dead is back for a new season this weekend.
The Cheapest NBN 50 Plans
It’s the most popular NBN speed in Australia for a reason. Here are the cheapest plans available.

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In collaboration with Port of Amsterdam and several regional water authorities we are planning the installation of 100 MOSES-modules in the North Sea Channel to protect various endangered migrating fish species (elver and three-spined stickleback). The MOSES installations for this project will solely function as artificial reefs. We are currently producing the modules (see photo). The installations are getting installed in November 2021.
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Teenagers accused of shooting at police
Eight people, most of them teenagers, are facing charges after a police raid lead to gunfire.
Early Wednesday morning, police say officers showed showed up at an apartment near Don Mills and Lawrence to execute a search warrant.
They say the people inside started shooting but officers did not return fire.
The province's police watchdog says they took cover until the shooting was over and eventually went inside.
One of the alleged shooters is just 14-years-old.
The Special Investigations Unit says one of the accused was diagnosed with a serious injury.
The SIU investigates cases of serious injury, death and allegations of sexual assault involving police.

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FOXBORO — When Tom Brady gets one more chance, he has a knack for making it count.
Even in practice.
Bill Belichick wasn’t happy with the way a late 11-on-11 period played out during yesterday’s joint practice with the Eagles, as Brady and the offense failed to connect on three pass attempts. Granted, the reps occurred in the midst of the most brutal rainfall of the morning, but Brady misfired on attempts to Brandon LaFell and Kenbrell Thompkins (twice) before another play when a receiver slipped, Brady lost control of the ball, and took a non-contact sack.
Based on the way the team drills have unfolded the past week, that period looked like Brady’s final reps of the day. But after the Eagles’ offense took its turn, Belichick corralled the team and sent them onto the field for two more plays.
Brady and Julian Edelman connected over the middle before the pair hooked up again on an impressive throw and leaping catch up the right seam for a touchdown.
“I think it was poor execution on the drive before,” Brady said. “We just couldn’t get much out of it. We had another opportunity, which usually doesn’t happen in the NFL. You usually don’t get a second chance, but in practice, you do, and we went out and did a better job.”
Brady closed down the fourth and final full-pads joint practice of the summer in a similarly successful fashion as he spent the majority of the previous sessions. The 37-year-old was on point throughout the workouts against the Philadelphia and Washington defenses, completing 100-of-138 passes (72.5 percent) in team drills (7-on-7s, 11-on-11s).
He was especially successful while targeting Edelman (26-of-30), Danny Amendola (16-of-21) and LaFell (16-of-21), though Brady was a bit more up and down with Thompkins (14-of-23) and Shane Vereen (13-of-19).
While Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Dobson remain on the mend, Brady and the rest of the offense toned up during their competitive practice situations. They believe it set a good base for the final two and a half weeks of camp, when practices are more heavily designated to planning for the regular season.
“It’s just good to go up against really good competition,” Brady said. “I think that’s what it’s been. I think competition has been at its best, and I think it brings out the best in all of us. Those guys are competing hard, and so are we. We’ve made our fair share of plays. I think we’ve made plenty of mistakes to learn from. I think the whole goal is to come out here and get better and see where we’re at, measure yourself against another opponent.”
Center of attention
If the last week is any indication, Dan Connolly is starting to emerge as a leader to win the starting center job. It was still too close to call about 10 days ago, but even now, it’s definitely not too much ground for Ryan Wendell or anyone else to make up.
The biggest question is what might happen when the team closes practices next week. If Ras-I Dowling could miss the vast majority of 2011 training camp but still start the regular-season opener, anything can happen between a pair of respected veterans behind closed doors.
Regardless of the outcome, Brady is ready to put his hands wherever they don’t belong.
“I’ve got confidence in those guys,” Brady said. “I love both Dan and Wendy. I love those guys. They work so hard. The center-quarterback relationship is a pretty special one. I’ve got my hands on their butts probably more than their wives, so it’s a pretty unique trust and relationship you have.”
The Patriots announced yesterday they’ll conduct one final open training camp practice Monday from 2-4:30 p.m. … The Patriots waived/injured tight end Terrence Miller yesterday to make room for defensive lineman Jerel Worthy, who was acquired Tuesday in a trade with the Packers. It remains unclear if Worthy has passed his physical to appropriately finalize the deal. Miller, who was signed Sunday, will be placed on injured reserve today if he clears waivers.

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Rare only in the sense that they came from my lips and I actually wrote three of them into my journal. Not sure why I started. Don’t know why I stopped.
1-30-05 Oh God, I feel so distracted tonight. I want to read the psalms, the Caring Ministry book, and pray, but my thoughts are scattered. I have a vague sense of unease.
1-31-05 I come to you, O God. Recognize me. Know my heart. Teach me to pray. speak, to me through the Holy Spirit. Make me a piece of your limitless stained glass. Shine through me. Help me to understand. Change me in any way you will. I am yours completely. You know the cries of my heart.
2-2-05 Enlarge me, O God. Cause me to grow in spirit, bigger than I am. Force me out of my comfort in thy service. Help me to discern the hearts of family and others, to see where I can do your will and ease their discomforts in life. Use me to move a rock that is holding back the living water.

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Chemical bomb exploded at Atascadero High School
December 15, 2011
The San Luis Obispo County Hazmat team was sent to investigate and clean up after someone detonated a device commonly called a chemical bomb shortly before 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Atascadero High School.
Atascadero police said the explosion of the small chemical bomb did not cause any permanent damage and no one was hurt. However, it is a felony to make and detonate one of these devices.
The bomb maker apparently combined household cleaning supplies in a plastic bottle and sealed it causing a chemical reaction that made the plastic bottle expand and eventually explode, a process frequently taught in high school science classes.


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When a group of children are talking about heaven and how to get there, a wise old women interrupts them – she wants to tell them a story. The children love stories, so they settle down to listen to an amazing story about the discontented Sam who lives in a town called Rainbow. After listening to Mr Bright going on and on about some ‘fabulous treasure’, Sam decides to search for it. One day, armed with a packed lunch, he chases a rainbow right out of town, hoping to find the famed pot of gold at the end of it. But to his great disappointment, the rainbow disappears. Frustrated, he goes in search of Mr Bright who finally tells him that the greatest treasure he can have is to ‘ask Jesus into [his] heart’. Sam is so pleased to have finally found this real treasure that impulsively, he gives the old man his lunch.
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Before you reach the age when you’re going to retire from working for your boss or company, you have to make preparations. You should also make yourself ready before you quit from doing your business. That’s because, after you’ve said that you’re done with work, there are some things that you still need to attend to. As long as you’re alive, you have to pay for a couple of things. Because you still have bills to pay, you still have to have some means of income. Also, you’d still want to feel comfortable later on so you have to work on how to provide yourself with peace of mind or security in the future. You can’t simply just keep on working for the rest of your life. At some point, you’d want to stop because you may have to take better care of yourself or you could no longer do the things that you used to do. Also, no employer would want to keep any of his or her workers for good knowing that in some ways those that are youthful may be more skillful and manually capable. Because one has to be ready for the years to come, one also has to make preparations early. For some tips in retirement preparation that may be of assistance to you, please read on.
Since you’ve got to have money when you retire, you have to save some of your earnings regularly or from time to time. Having some savings can let you have peace of mind for the future and real resources that you could use later on. Although you may have some bills that you have to pay, you have to work hard to earn more or have the discipline to keep portions of your salaries so that you could save. If you don’t have one right now then you could try opening a bank account. If you’re not comfortable leaving your money somewhere then you may provide yourself with a safe where you could store your money. Take note, however, that you should do more than just depend on money alone because the value of currency changes from time to time. Because the price of money can be heavily diminished by economic problems, it would be best for you to invest in things that are pricey instead. To be specific, if you could, you should try gold or silver ira rollover options. That’s because you could benefit greatly when you’d have an account where you have physical gold and silver bullions.
If you want to, you could also set up a retirement fund that you could take advantage of when you’d reach a certain age. Basically, when you’d have this type of fund, you could continuously get money even when you’d be unemployed or self-employed later on. As much as possible, though, you should not only create but also maintain a retirement account so that you would be able to provide yourself well in the years to come. If possible, you should make multiple accounts for retirement so that you won’t end up having financial troubles someday.
Since the financial crisis of 2010, many people are transferring their regular IRAs to gold IRAs. The difference between the two is that regular IRAs invest in the stock market with the fluctuations that exist in that whilst gold IRAs, are only allowed to invest in old or other precious metals. It was the holders of regular IRAs that in 2010, if they retired that year, who found out that all their savings over the years, amounted to far less than they had expected due to the low value of the stock market. Of course it could be argued that they could have made a huge profit if the timing had been different but it wasn’t and they had their dreams of a financially secure retirement shattered. It is known that the stock market can fluctuate greatly and although that may suit people that are hoping to make a quick profit, it isn’t really a good type of investment for long term savers, such as those people saving for their retirement. Since the disappointment of those retiring in 2010, many IRA holders are switching to gold IRAs. Gold IRAs are subject to the same tax benefits as regular IRAs but instead of investing funds in the stock market, gold IRAs must make the investments in either gold or other precious metals. As gold and precious metals fluctuate in value far more moderately than stocks, they are considered to be safe investments, ones which are good for long term savings.
If you opt to switch to gold IRAs, it will be said that you are investing in physical gold. Although considered as physical gold holdings, it is not you of course that holds the gold, you will have to find a suitable custodian who will then be obligated to secure the gold on your behalf. These custodians obviously charge a fee but for that fee they ensure all your holdings are secured properly but, as the amount of gold you acquire grows, so will their fees. This means that not only should you check what a custodian will initially charge you but also what his fees will rise to once you have larger holdings.
Although once you have opened your gold IRA you are entitled to buy old bars, old coins or just gold by the ounce, there are certain restrictions on exactly what gold you can buy. For instance, many rare gold coins or what are deemed collectables, are not allowed to be bought by a gold IRA. There is no reason why you should stray from these rules that the IRS has laid down but if you do, the IRS will take it very badly and ensure that you pay for all the benefits you had previously been allowed. Do not let these things put you off though, gold is always a good investment and has always been valuable, even in the days of ancient Egypt and there is nothing that seems to be going to change that, not before you retire at least.
Are you thinking about getting in the way to invest your money effectively? The fact is that there are many different kinds of investment solutions that can be found out there but you have to take note that not all of them can be trusted and relied upon most especially when it comes to the returns that you are going to make from them. In this regard, many smart investors have found a more credible way of making high returns no matter what it takes and this is through gold investment.
Granted that you have been convinced of gold’s intrinsic value, there is one particular question that you need to take note: how to buy gold? So even when you are very much interested about gold investment if you do not know where to buy gold then you can never get yourself started on a particular time you want. The following are important tips and reminders that will serve as your guideline when looking forward to get in the way to find the right place and means to buy gold.
Ask for Local Gold Dealers
Local gold dealers are simply found in abundance these days. These dealers are trusted sources of different forms of gold products that you may want to buy and collect for your gold investment scheme. However, you have to take note that not all gold dealers in the locality can be trusted and relied on. You need to know that you should be looking for reputable dealers so that you will not have to deal with negative issues that may come along the way.
Simply take the time to ask people around or look on the pages of your local phone directory. There you will be able to find a good number of people or even companies that offer different kinds or types of gold products that can be purchased by gold investors for their gold investment businesses.
Ask Your Colleagues
places to buy gold Maybe you have friends or colleagues who are owners of different types of gold items. You can simply ask these people and for sure you will definitely learn essential information that will help you on your way on how to buy gold. Asking your friends and colleagues also gives you the chance to gather instant answers to whatever question you wish to ask to them. This way, it will be much easier and quicker for you to come up with a good decision whether or not you will be buying gold from a particular dealer that is being referred to you.
With the aid of the internet, you can simply search for the best place where you can buy gold. Here you will be exposed to a plethora of potential choices, allowing you to compare one after another until you come up with the one you are exactly looking for.
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Getting a good mixed of investments is necessary to take advantage of the ups and downs of various investments at different times. If you have put all your money in stocks only, your investment would have lost much of its value during the 2008 financial crunch. This is especially so if those shares were in financial institutions and any corporations whose business was somewhat linked to or affected by the sub prime real estate scandal. On the other hand, if you had invested in other types of investments such as gold bars or silver bars at that time, you would have seen the value of your investments soared.
So do you invest in stocks now since the stock markets such as the Dow Jones Industrial Index of all the large corporations listed on the New York Stock Exchange has been hitting record breaking numbers this past year? Or do you go for gold bars since gold was at a historical high not so long ago and is still looking pretty good as an investment? How about bonds? Real estate market is showing sign of recovery after the crash in the sub prime housing bubble. Would that be a decent place to park your savings? With stocks crashing in times of a recession or gold prices settling in periods of doldrums in the past or even real estate crashing through the roof, perhaps keeping the money in the bank would be safer.
There are different takes on which investment gives a better return or when is the best time to invest in this or that investment. The opinions and advice vary depending on who prepared the investment reports. If an analyst is writing for the real estate industry or on behalf of a financial institution that offers housing loans, the investment report would probably sway in favor of their employer or sponsor. Major investment firms also publish their own reports. Whether they reviews and recommendations are objective and fair can be determined from browsing through the list of companies they have invested. Therefore, if you are planning to invest in the stock market or the stock of a specific listed corporation, it may be prudent to read several reports and analysis from different publications in order to obtain a more objective and broader perspective of the trends and projected direction as seen in the eyes of professionals.
In order to weather through unexpected turns of events that are capable to causing fluctuations in a particular market, it is advisable to spread your investment risks in different baskets. The proverbial advice not to put all of the eggs in one basket seems to be a great investment strategy. A healthy investment portfolio has different types of investments that are able to leverage against unexpected rise or fall in one or more markets. How much of stocks, bonds, property, cash or gold to hold at any one time is a balancing act that is best discussed with a professional investment adviser who needs to know how much risk you can take comfortably, your investment goals and your investment period.

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Well-known Chicagoland pizza franchise. Serving delicious Italian food
including Chicago style deep dish, thin-crust and double-dough pizzas,
with a variety of pastas, calzones, ribs, chicken, seafood, sandwiches,
sides, appetizers and more. House made sauce, beef, dough and
made on site daily.
Simple operation Ė carryout and delivery. Plus, huge catering
business. On-line ordering available.
Boasts ALL NEW equipment except for the 6 shelf rotating pizza oven.
Location: Prime retail space in the busy downtown of this growing far
southwest suburb just 1.5 hours from Schaumburg. Its revitalized
the central locale for community events throughout the year, great
outstanding local businesses. Recently ed as an Illinois Quintessential
Year Established: Dec 2016.
Lease Information: Leased space.
Training: Two weeks on-site comprehensive training by corporate.
Competition/Market: A local leader in the pizza market! Serving
pizza, pasta, sandwiches and more for over 50 years. Their family
originated in Italy and have become a tradition of quality for over 5
generations. Their 3 key components to their success: consistency,
and customer service.
Rosatiís business model is simple and successful, a proven system in
help you thrive. The franchise boasts excellent customer service and
marketing support. Only uses high-quality products from the highest
manufacturers in the industry for the best Chicago style pizza in town.
Branded products that cannot be found at any other pizzeria. Operating
the established Rosati name means selling a high-demand product that
Rosatiís Recent Accolades:
* Top 200 - Franchise Times 2012
* Top 100 Pizza Companies List - Pizza Today 2012
* Readers' Choice Winners -Yorkville, IL 2012
* Top 100 Movers & Shakers - Pizza Marketplace 2012
* Chicagoís Top Delivery Restaurants - GrubHub 2012
* Named Best Illinois Restaurants 2013 - urbanspoon.com
* Readers Choice Best Thin Crust Pizza 2013 - Daily Herald
* Inducted Into The Pizza Hall Of Fame - 2015
* #69 For Best Pizza Websites - PMQ Pizza Magazine 2015
* Ranked #277 in the Top 500 Franchise - Entrepreneur Magazine 2016
Growth & Expansion: Chicago-based, family-owned pizza franchise
established in 1964 in Mt. Prospect, IL - been serving the Chicagoland
for over 5 decades. Rosati's is the 2nd largest local restaurant chain in
Chicago area and continues to grow into a national franchise, currently
200 locations in 14 states with more opening: Arizona, California,
Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, North
Texas and Wisconsin.
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DANIEL BATEMAN | December 12th, 2012
VICTIMS of a painful tropical disease have welcomed a scientific breakthrough in the search for a cure.
Scientists have identified the nerves involved in ciguatera poisoning, caused by eating toxins found in tropical fish.
The disease is the world's most common form of non-bacterial food poisoning and affects up to 500,000 people each year.
The most common symptom of the disease is when exposure to cool objects or water causes severe burning pain and electric shock-like sensations.
There is no known cure.
University of Queensland researchers examined the effect of the poison, called ciguatoxins, on the body's nervous system.
The research team, led by Professor Richard Lewis, found ciguatoxins do not directly affect the channels responsible for sensing pain and cold.
"We identified the channels in the nervous system that the ciguatoxins act on, which in turn activate the nerves that sense cold and pain," Prof Lewis said.
"It's the first time anyone has established the molecular and cellular basis of ciguatoxin-induced cold pain and may lead to a treatment for this symptom."
Townsville public relations officer Tony Wode's entire family suffered a horror bout of ciguatera poisoning after he and a friend caught a 25kg spanish mackerel off Cowley Beach about eight years ago.
All members of his family, including his wife and two children, spent a week in Townsville Hospital.
"It hasn't stopped me from eating seafood, but I definitely eased up after the first six months," Mr Wode said.
He welcomed a treatment for the disease.
Townsville fishing guide Ryan Moody and his family also copped a dose of ciguatera after consuming a 12kg spanish mackerel about 15 years ago.
He said the doctor could do nothing for them, other than prescribe Panadol.
"My ex-wife had hardly eaten reef fish and she got sick for a week," he said.
"It nearly killed me."
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This has been brought up on the forum before but it was almost two years ago and the deadline for the petition is in just over a month.
It is addressed to the United Nations General Assembly and asks them to 'adopt, fund and implement' the United Nations Decade of Contact.
The plea begins as follows:
Reaffirming United Nations General Assembly decision 33/426, 1978, approved 18 December 1978, provides: "2. The General Assembly invites
interested Member States to take appropriate steps to coordinate on a national level scientific research and investigation into extraterrestrial life,
including unidentified flying objects, and to inform the Secretary-General of the observations, research and evaluation of such activities."
This is dynamite. Please sign the petition. They are far from their goal of 10,000 signatures and the deadline is just around the corner.

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Social Anxiety and the Internet: Positive and Negative Effects
The present study sought to partially replicate the Erwin et al. (2004) study of positive and negative Internet effects. The participants were 37 individuals who met the clinical criteria for social anxiety disorder. The Internet effects were explored in relation to the severity of social anxiety and the length of time spent online. The results both confirmed and disconfirmed aspects of the original Erwin et al. results, indicating both positive and negative Internet effects. The findings are discussed in relation to the contradictory research literature that has investigated social anxiety and emotional disturbance on the Internet.
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Aries (March 21 – April 19) The anger and resentment of an Aries ex are unlikely to disappear very quickly after the breakup. The Aries will have no problem placing the blame on you and may continue to be aggressive and refuse to seek reasonable accommodation to your needs. Your Aries ex’s whole attitude will center on what they feel entitled to because of your past mistakes (even if you are not the one who made the mistake). Should you refuse to acknowledge wrongdoing, your Aries ex is unlikely to forgive you or let up in laying on the guilt trips.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20) If a Taurus does the breaking up, then there is a practical reason for doing so, and you can expect a fair and respectful end to the relationship. If you try to challenge a Taurus, regardless of who is ending the relationship, expect a stubborn stance on Taurus’ end no matter how strong your reasoning may be. Taurus exes are likely to pile their responsibilities onto you, particularly when children are involved. Even when going through difficult periods financially and emotionally, they can usually be counted on. In the event that they cannot meet a payment on time, they will certainly let you know beforehand. If the breakup or divorce was the Taurus’ idea, you may not expect a whole lot more from him/her than what is required by law.
Gemini (May 21 – June 21) For such independent and high-spirited souls, Gemini exes can turn surprisingly loyal, faithful and even dependent once they are no longer involved with you romantically or maritally. It may be strange to see them caring about you more as a friend than a lover, but this astonishing act often proves true. Perhaps it is easier for them to give when not so much is required of them. It will often work better not to put pressure on them after a breakup and to wait to see if their goodwill is forthcoming without requesting it.
Cancer (June 22 – July 22) With Cancers, it is important to know who broke up with whom and whether the breakup was by mutual agreement or without animosity. If it’s the latter scenario, there is no real problem. If Cancer exes are the ones who do the leaving, they may be surprisingly easy to deal with since they are not feeling rejected and may even have been empowered by the experience. However, if they are the ones who have been dumped, all kinds of aggressive, negative and hurtful tendencies may surface. Resentment is likely to play a large part here, particularly when they feel they have been rejected through no fault of their own. Their feelings of having been unfairly treated can create negative blocks that last for years against their ex.
Leo (July 23 – August 22) If Leo exes feel well-treated by you, they are likely to be generous and agreeable with you after a clean breakup. If not, they can show a remarkable amount of coldness. In such a situation, Leos will rarely become aggressive or turn vindictive unless they have been severely roughed up. It is usually best to calm a nervous Leo with objective assurances of your positive intent first, and then to behave politely on a personal level, avoiding sarcasm or insults. The Leo ex will often want to move on quickly to the next partner as they struggle with being alone.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22) Virgo exes are not usually very enthusiastic about continuing relationships with their former mates. Too often, they are filled with negative feelings and prefer to simply break cleanly with the past. Good with lawyers and legal issues, they will pursue every avenue to assure they are adequately compensated and cared for in the case of gaining custody of the children. They prefer to keep things very cool and matter-of-fact with their exes, although they can be prone to irritation and anger, particularly when they feel wronged or unfairly treated.
Libra (September 23 – October 22) Libra exes are likely to leave their partners bewildered and confused when initiating a breakup. The Libra ex continues to exert power over those they leave or outright reject, lasting far beyond the time of the breakup. Should a Libra ex be the one rejected, they usually have more advanced recuperative powers, sometimes viewing their past relationship as nothing more than a hiccup in their busy love lives.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) Scorpio exes are not easy to deal with. They’re not opposed to revenging your past actions, particularly if you have thrown insults. As their ex, be prepared to be tested. You will have to decide whether to wait things out defensively or to meet their attack with a counterattack, but either way, be prepared to form a strategy in conjunction with your family, lawyer or friends. Scorpio individuals can also play mind games with their exes to sway them into behaving in a manner that it is to their advantage.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 20) Generally pretty cool emotionally, Sagittarius exes are unlikely to indulge in open displays of feelings as long as animosities do not surface. They prefer to remain objective about the current situation, neither feeling sentimental about the past nor being overly hopeful about the future. Although they are not averse to discussions, they will discourage emotional dependencies by keeping such interactions few, short and if not sweet, at least polite. Sagittarius exes believe that if both parties can show goodwill and cordiality, they stand a chance of working things out to be on friendly terms with one another.
Capricorn (December 21 – January 19) Capricorn exes will usually adopt a responsible attitude toward their partners, which can last for years after the breakup. It is not at all unusual for Capricorns to take a continued interest in their ex, demonstrating caring and concern without any awakening of romantic interest or passion. Capricorn exes are particularly sensitive to the criticism of family members and mutual friends, causing them to act in a proper, mature manner. Likewise, Capricorn exes will insist that their former partners treat them properly and with respect. They can be very unforgiving of others, especially those they shared a deep friendship and romance with, if they believe they are being insulted or ignored.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 19) Do not be surprised if Aquarius exes do not show a great interest in you or your feelings. Chances are they have moved on to someone else, which will either produce a sigh of relief or extreme pain depending on your own feelings. After the breakup, they may not show much recognition of you, and if they appear to be detached, it’s because they are. Aquarius signs are prone to treat their exes as if they no longer exist, thus making any sort of future relationship or friendship with them difficult. With most Aquarius exes, once it is over, it is over.
Pisces (February 20 – March 20) It may take a while on their end to nurse their bruised feelings, but once Pisces exes are truly over you, they will generally not return or even attempt to make contact. The period between the initial breakup and this point of no return can be trying for both parties involved. The Pisces is the symbol of two fish swimming around in different directions, very reflective of this sign's personality. Pisces have great difficulty making up their minds as they are easily influenced by others. Pisces exes can have a very destabilizing effect on one’s life. Though their uncertainty is real, they are generally not vindictive, and it’s not usually a tactic they bestow upon their ex.

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Road work ahead: ODOT construction projects coming to Wayne, Ashland & Holmes in 2023
- The Ohio Department of Transportation released its 2023 construction guide for Ohio.
- Of the three counties, most of the ODOT projects are being done in Holmes County this year.
- This list does not include local government road projects
Despite the recent snowfall and temperature drop, construction crews are prepping for a booming construction season. The first orange cones have already fallen upon local roadways.
Construction industry:Wooster's family-run Bogner Construction still thriving as fourth generation takes over
The Ohio Department of Transportation released its 2023 construction guide for Holmes County in District 11 and Wayne and Ashland counties in District 3.
Here's what you need to know for your 2023 commute.
Holmes County ODOT construction projects
A slew of projects are slated for Holmes County this year ranging from bridge replacements to resurfacing and new bike paths, according to ODOT.
Caught in the middle:West Holmes residents want quick end to fire fight with Loudonville
- The first began on March 15. New sidewalks will be installed along state Route 241 at a cost of $326,648. Traffic will be maintained through the estimated completion date of Aug. 31.
- Four miles of resurfacing on the Holmes County Trail will begin on April 1 starting just north of Depot in Millersburg to County Road 189 in Holmesville. It will likely end on June 9 and cost $473,716. No traffic slowdowns are expected.
- State Route 39, state Route 754 in Holmes County and state Route 93 in Tuscarawas County will have culverts replaced at an estimated $1.9 million. This work began March 15. Roads will be closed through Aug. 31.
- A bridge on Township Road 123 will be replaced and realigned over Doughty Creek starting April 3. The $1.2 million project will restrict lanes and is estimated to end by Oct. 31.
- Resurfacing will begin on May 1 for U.S. Route 62 west of Killbuck from Township Road 76 to Township Road 24. Lane restrictions will be maintained through Sept. 30 for the $1.4 million project.
- Four miles of bike paths will be built on the Holmes County Trail from County Road 25 in Glenmont to state Route 520. A bridge on the route will be rehabilitated. The $3.7 million project will start May 1 and is estimated to finish by Nov. 30.
- New sidewalks will be built along South Washington Street in Millersburg from South Monroe Street to Glen Drive. Starting May 1, the roughly $294,000 project will conclude by Aug. 31 with limited impact to traffic.
- A culvert will be improved on U.S. Route 62 east of Millersburg starting May 29. The nearly $120,000 project will end by late Sept.
- Mohican Valley Trail Phase 1 will start Aug. 1, with the construction of a shared use path from the end of the covered bridge near County Road 23 at the Ashland-Holmes County line. The project is $1.6 million and is estimated to finish by Oct 31.
Ashland County ODOT construction projects for 2023
Five state construction projects are scheduled in Ashland County.
Settlement:Juul e-cigarette settlement money coming to Wayne, Ashland and Holmes school districts
- The first will begin in April and is likely to end in October. It is a U.S. Route 42 slide repair just east of Township Road 101 and is estimated to cost $874,933.
- Ashland and Richland county roads will be chip sealed to keep the roadways from becoming brittle.
- The county will see state Route 89 from State Route 95 to the village of Jeromesville's southern corporation limits and from the northern corporation limits of Jeromesville to Congress Street sealed.
- State Route 439 between Charles Mill Lake Eagle Point Campground to Main Street and state Route 511 from U.S. Route 30 to U.S. Route 42 will also be sealed.
- State Route 430 in Richland County will be sealed between Reed Road and the campground. Traffic will be maintained at all times during this $1.5 million project, which will run from July to September.
ODOT road work slated for Wayne County this year
Playlab:Design nears completion for Dalton STEAM Playlab exhibits, fall opening eyed
- New road projects are coming to Wayne County while the multi-year state Route 83 major rehabilitation is slated to end in October. The $30.6 million project will see the right lane in both directions closed starting Monday, March 20 to remove crossover lighting, according to ODOT. The next day, the left lane in both directions will be closed to work on the crossover area of the media wall. This is the start of long-term lane closures along state Route 83 this year.
- State Route 94 will be resurfaced from Fox Lake Road to just north of Main Street. The $2.3 million project will begin in May and end in October.
- Starting in May, U.S. Route 250 from West Lebanon Road to Canton Street will be closed for culvert repair. the estimated cost is $462,000.


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10:24Harrogate Hockey Club Ladies wrap up promotion with three games to spare
07:41Golden boy George Mills races to victory at British Athletics Indoor Championships
07:22Harrogate Town taking it 'one game at a time' as they seek glory on two fronts
06:46Countdown to The Yorkshire Post motor show and classic car rally
06:19Is Czinger as fast as the name suggests?
10:30Letter: The Stray - It doesn’t all have to look the same

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I write to thank you for the wonderful work that you are embarking across the whole country. Electrification,schools,road networks and many others are what majority of Ghanaians are witnessing under your able leadership. You have surprised many especially the opposition party and it's alleys for your stand against corruption and still they can't believe it's was a reality because,several other issues of such in the past under their regime was swept under the carpet of which you are fighting today. In the last state of nation address,you gave the State of the Nation address to Parliament where some dignitaries were seen dozing off because of the many projects and programs that you showed through a PowerPoint presentation.
Few days later, the NPP gave what they termed "The true State of the Nation" address in which they compared the achievements of President Kuffour's eight years to Your two years in governance. They did that and concluded that President Mahama has not done anything at all. You can now understand why the new patriotic party of today wants to say they were the northern people's party of 61 years. You have surprised them with your great leadership. You now understand why the likes of Nana Addo Danquah and other bigwigs of new patriotic party said last year they were celebrating their 60 years and claiming they are back to their roots,meaning the northern part is their roots. Where are their roots? Have they lost it as a result of your hard work? Were these current new patriotic party has the aim of protecting the interest of the Northern regions or see people from north capable of doing something better?. A secret audio tape few days circulating on both social and traditional media captures a male voice resembling that of the former finance Minister bemoaning that even though about 90 percent of Ghana's natural resources are concentrated in mainly Akan-speaking regions of the country, it is people who come from regions without resources that are governing the country.
The tape was apparently captured at a meeting between the former Finance Minister and the NPP's Council of Elders in the Eastern region.
The voice, which mostly spoke in the local Twi language, but punctuated the delivery with some English, is heard bemoaning why Akan-speaking people, whose regions are rich with natural resources, are not the ones at the helm of managing those resources.
"...You have all the resources, but you have no say in the management of your resources and that is what is happening. Your development depends on the one who has no resources," the voice said.
"You can't say this openly," he cautioned the Council members, but added that they are at liberty to talk about it among Asantes.
"We should protect ourselves, we should protect our income. No one who is the source of income, the source of revenue, the source of resources allows another person without those resources the chance [to rule over them].
"It's never done anywhere in the world. In the world over, it is the group with the most resources that rules and not the other way around," the voice said.
In the estimation of the voice, "86.5 percent of resources in Ghana come from five regions: Brong Ahafo, Ashanti, Eastern, Western and Central. This is where 86 percent of the resources of Ghana come from... And the oil was also discovered in the West. It will change the formula to about 90 percent. We cannot ignore these five regions. We should not," the voice added. Mr. President!,looking at the allege Hon. Osofo Marfo's tape they are a lot to be done to energizer the sinking sprit of the true ndc party youth and die hard supporters across the country. Most of us have lose hope of what is happening upon all the development projects running across the country because most hardworking ndc youth are strangling to just eat. Mr. President!!,Something serious needs to be done before 2016 election to keep the true ndc sprit. Long live ndc,long live Ghana.
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Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has threatened to do the unthinkable to Nation Media Group (NMG) for exposing mega corruption scandals in President William Ruto’s government.
Speaking during the Akorino Annual Convention held in Embu County, the visibly angry Kuria publicly asked the media house to declare a stand and clarify whether it was fulfilling its role as a watchdog role or aligning itself with Raila Odinga’s Azimio.
Kuria explicitly threatened to cut government advertising assigned to NMG.
He sternly warned all government officials that promoting advertisements on NMG platforms would not be tolerated, effective from Sunday, June 18.
He emphasized that any official who failed to comply with this directive would face immediate dismissal.
“You need to decide if you are a newspaper, broadcasting house, a media station, or an Opposition party,” he charged.
“I have stated that starting tomorrow if I see any government agency placing adverts in Nation Media, the person responsible will be fired,” he added.
Nation Media Group, prior to Kuria’s confrontation, aired an investigative piece that exposed the misappropriation of over Ksh6 billion in an oil scandal allegedly orchestrated by CS Kuria and Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi, among other mega scandals in Ruto’s government.


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Locally Grown Shrubs
We propagate most of our shrubs here at our nursery on Skye. We supplement these with bought in shrubs which we source from other UK nurseries.Our own plants will start their lives as cuttings from plants grown on site in Portree. There are also some plants, where propagation is restricted, that we 'grow on' from bought in pre-rooted cuttings (liners). Time taken from a cutting to a plant in a 2 or 3 litre pot is normally 18 months to 2 years.
Listed below are shrubs that are carrently available at the Garden Centre. Click/press on a shrub name (genus) listed below to see all of the varieties available at the Garden Centre within that Genus .

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Lotus Biscoff Cake Pops, the name itself, makes your mouth water! The divine caramel flavor, combined with a delicious milk chocolate coating, makes your heart beat faster!
I especially like the Biscoff Cake Pops because they only require four ingredients. You don't have to bake them (just like my candy cane Oreo Cake Pops), and they are fructose-free.
The crowning touch is the coating with chocolate and, of course, the decorating, which is always the most fun!
Here is no limit to your imagination! You can decorate these cake pops according to taste and occasion, and thus always has a suitable cake pop at hand!
Whether it should be sugar sprinkles, chocolate hearts, or sugar Christmas fir trees.
These little cakes on a stick are a hit everywhere. Whether for a bite in between, as a small gift for Mother's Day / Father's Day, or for snacking together on Valentine's Day.
In short, the Biscoff Cake Pop is always delicious and worth having in the fridge.
Since Valentine's Day is just around the corner, I have opted for white chocolate hearts for today's recipe!
So let's get started and create these little delicacies together! Check out more fructose-free recipes in our allergy-friendly recipes section.
- Powdered Sugar
- Mascarpone - For a creamy texture
- Lotus Biscoff sandwich cookie vanilla cream
- Milk chocolate couverture for coating
- White chocolate heart sprinkles
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See the recipe card for quantities.
- Close mesh sieve
- Mixing Bowls
- Cake Popsicle Sticks
- Cake Pops silicone mold
- Food processor for crushing the cookies
- Water bath or tempering device for melting the chocolate
- Cake pop stand (or a drinking glass, egg cartons, or styrofoam plate) to place the cake pops on.
First of all, you want to crush your Biscoff cookies into fine crumbs. The easiest way to do this is with your food processor or a universal chopper.
If you don't have either on hand, you can also crush the cookies with a rolling pin. The more finely ground they are, the better!
Next, sift the powdered sugar through a close-meshed sieve into a medium bowl and then whip it with the mascarpone until fluffy.
Now it's time for manual labor: mix the sugar mascarpone mixture with the crumbled Biscoff cookies. The best way to do this is with your hands. I put on gloves so that the mass does not stick so much to the hands.
At first glance, the mixture appears quite moist. This is intended because you get a very juicy cake pop at the end. If you don't like this, add more powdered sugar to the mixture to make the batter firmer.
In the next step, you will need your Cake Pop silicone mold. Shape the cookie mixture into balls (by hand or a cookie scoop) and place them in the bottom of the silicone mold.
Repeat this process until all the dough is used up. Now close the silicone mold and place the cake pop sticks.
Place the filled cake pop mold in the freezer for at least one hour so that the dough balls are nice and firm for coating with chocolate.
While the cake pops are setting in the freezer, you can melt the chocolate in the meantime.
Water bath: If you use a water bath for melting, you need two pots of different sizes. Fill one pot 3-4 finger-widths with water and place the second, smaller pot in it. The second pot should not touch the water! Now put the chocolate to be melted into the upper, smaller pot and melt it over moderate heat while stirring over the rising steam.
Tempering unit: Add the chocolate to be melted to the tempering unit and set it to the appropriate melting temperature. White and milk chocolate: 40 °C, dark chocolate 50 °C.
You can start coating as soon as the cooling time is over and the chocolate is at the right temperature (30 °C // 86 °F).
Take one Cake Pop at a time out of the silicone mold and dip it into the chocolate, decorating it as desired. Then place it in a cake pop stand, glass, styrofoam plate, or empty egg carton to dry.
And so, you made gorgeous Lotus Biscoff Cake Pops! No baking required! 😀 Now enjoy this little delicacy alone or together! Have fun!
Do you like my tableware? Snag it from Villeroy & Boch, too!
- Mascarpone - can be replaced with a fat cream cheese or ricotta. Cream cheese makes the cake pop not quite as moist. Ricotta, on the other hand, makes it very moist. If you want to use ricotta, be sure to add extra confectioner's sugar during the final mixing.
You can store the Biscoff Cake Pops in the fridge for at least a week. Depending on the decoration, you can also store them in the freezer for three months. Unfortunately, some sugar sprinkles do not hold their shape in the freezer; I want to keep that in mind.
What is a cakesicle?
Cakesicles are also called cake pop popsicles or cake lolly popsicles. They're a gorgeous upgrade on traditional cake pop, but instead of a small round cake ball, you get a bigger dose in the form of a cute popsicle lolly.
I always think they look like mini Magnum ice creams!
To make cakesicles, you'll need a silicone ice lolly mould. These can come in a variety of sizes and number of cavities. I have 2 sets of 4-cavity mini cakesicle moulds (popsicle molds) that I like to use. These have a lolly size of roughly 7cm x 3.5cm. You can find these on Amazon for pretty cheap ( US link UK/EU link Cake popsicles usually have a chocolate or candy melts shell, which holds so much sweet cake-y joy. The filling is usually a mix of crumbled up sponge cake and frosting or spreads. However, you can also fill them with cookie dough, brownie, or other great treats and fillings.
You can also get cake pop popsicles in a variety of different shapes, such as a heart shape (with or without a stick) and ribbed rectangles.
I love that you can get so creative with what goes into them and how you decorate them!
But What Is Biscoff Anyway?
If you have never tried biscoff (and have been living under a rock!!), these are European cookies which are sweet, crispy and flavored with cinnamon and warm spices. They are also vegan.
They were first made by a Belgian baker and quickly became popular. People particularly enjoyed these cookies with coffee (the name biscoff itself comes from “biscuit” and “coffee”) and soon enough they gained worldwide popularity. They now also make this delicious cookie butter with the same biscoff flavor.
I often use biscoff cookies in the crust while making cheesecakes, I think they just belong there. The cookie butter is wonderful on toast, ice creams, mousse or just to eat with a spoon!
You can find these cookies and cookie butter at most grocery stores in the US.
How to make a no-bake Biscoff cheesecake?
Check out my yummy no-bake double chocolate ricotta cheesecake recipe with biscoff base!
Lotus Biscoff Cake Pops
- Cake pop sticks
- Water bath or tempering device
- 200 g Mascarpone
- 40 g Powdered sugar
- 300 g Lotus Biscoff sandwich cookie vanilla cream
- 250 g Milk chocolate couverture
- White chocolate heart sprinkles
- Crush your Biscoff cookies into fine crumbs
- Sieve sugar into a mixing bowl and mix it with the mascarpone until fluffy.
- Add Biscoff cookie crumbles and mix well with your hands.
- Form small balls and place them into the cake pop silicone molds.
- Close the silicone mold form and place the cake pop sticks.
- Freeze for one hour.
- Melt the milk chocolate couverture.
- Coat the frozen cake pops and decorate them.
- Let them solidify and store them in the fridge.
Please note that all my recipes are developed and tested in metric grams. I recommend using digital scales for more accurate results. I provided a conversion to US customary in the recipe, but please note that I haven't tested it using this method.
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
⛑ Food Safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove


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The routine eye examination
- You must carry out such examinations as appear to be necessary to detect signs of injury, disease or abnormality in the eye or elsewhere.
- In addition to the minimum legal requirements, you should use your professional judgement to decide the format and content of the eye examination.
- You should record all clinical findings.
- You should tell the patient your findings and recommendations.
- The frequency of eye examinations depends on the patient’s clinical needs but there are recommended minimum intervals.
- When conducting a sight test, which is defined in law,18 you must perform an internal and external examination and carry out such additional examinations as appear to be necessary to detect signs of injury, disease or abnormality in the eye or elsewhere.19 20
- You should use your professional judgement and the minimum legal requirements to decide the format and content of the tests.
- There is a suggested equipment list at Annex 1.
- You must record all clinical findings. You must do this legibly and at the time of the examination, or as soon as possible afterwards.
18 Opticians Act 1989 s36(2) [Accessed 22 Oct 2017]
19 Opticians Act 1989 s26(1)(a) [Accessed 22 Oct 2017]
20 Sight Testing (Examination and Prescription) (No 2) Regulations 1989 s3(1)(a) [Accessed 26 Oct 2017]
- When conducting a routine eye examination, you should:
- make it clear to the patient whether you will carry out the examination under the NHS or privately
- agree payment for any private services in advance, and
- use your professional judgement to decide how to serve a patient who is unable or unwilling to pay a private fee and is not eligible for NHS services. The lowest level of service that is acceptable is to direct them to emergency medical care. Record your actions and reasons for them.
- You must not charge for any procedure you undertake as part of a General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) sight test in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, if the sight test is funded by the NHS.
- You must conduct an adequate assessment for the purposes of the optical consultation.21 This should normally include:
- asking for and accurately recording:
- full name
- other contact details
- date of birth
- reason for visit
- history including description of onset, character and duration of signs and symptoms
- if relevant, history of ocular and general health
- current general health
- family history of ocular and general health
- visual needs in terms of occupation, recreation or general activities
- whether the patient drives, with or without prescription, and
- details of previous optical prescription and date of last eye examination. Ask for the patient’s best estimate if the date is unknown
- determining and recording the unaided and/or aided vision of each eye with the patient’s existing correction for each eye, together with the specific prescription used for the aided vision
assessing and recording habitual ocular muscle balance and the method used, at least cover test, for distance and near. This should be done with the habitual prescription and/or without the prescription, if appropriate
- examining the eye internally and externally. As a minimum for internal examination you should use direct ophthalmoscopy on the undilated eye, although alternative methods may be used. If you cannot obtain an adequate view of the fundus you should dilate the patient’s pupils and/or use indirect methods of fundal examination. You should use slit-lamp biomicroscopy particularly where a detailed view of the anterior eye and adnexa is required, and
- establishing the prescription required and the visual acuity of each eye individually.
- asking for and accurately recording:
- If you feel it is clinically appropriate, you may:
- measure convergence
- assess ocular motility
- assess pupil reflexes
- determine objective refractive findings, using autorefractor and/or retinoscopy
- use fundal or other imaging
- measure intraocular pressure for patients at risk of glaucoma, see paras A148 and A157 in the section on Examining patients at risk from glaucoma
- assess visual fields, especially for those patients who are at risk of glaucoma. See section on Examining patients at risk from glaucoma
- repeat certain tests to eliminate spurious results
- perform binocular balancing and measure binocular visual acuity
- assess fixation disparity, for example if the patient has symptoms or shows a deviation on cover test
- assess accommodation, for example to determine any reading additions for intermediate and/or near tasks.
21 General Optical Council (2016) Standards of practice for optometrists and dispensing opticians para 7.1 [Accessed 26 Oct 2017]
- When you have completed the tests you should tell the patient what you have found and what you would recommend. You should tell the patient when you would recommend they have their next eye examination.
- You should provide patients with leaflets about the most common eye conditions, as appropriate.22
- You must only issue a prescription for the correction of visual defects when it is clinically justified and in the best interests of the patient.23 In all other cases give the patient a written statement, confirming a correction is not required or that there is no change in the current prescription.
- If you examine a patient who might have an eye condition or eye surgery that may change the prescription in the short- to medium-term, you should consider carefully whether it is in the patient’s best interests to have new spectacles. You should explain the benefits and disadvantages of prescribing spectacles that will be appropriate only for a short time.
- If you are referring the patient, see section on Working with colleagues for further guidance.
- You may need to justify your actions at a later date, so if you decide not to conduct particular tests that would normally be expected, you should record the reasons for not carrying out those tests. You should remember that when conducting a sight test, certain tests are required by law, see para A37.
22 College of Optometrists, patient leaflets [accessed 26 Oct 2017]
23 General Optical Council (2016) Standards of practice for optometrists and dispensing opticians para 7.6 [Accessed 26 Oct 2017]
- You should examine patients at the most appropriate intervals, depending on their clinical needs.
- Contact lens patients may need more frequent appointments for aftercare but are not entitled to more frequent NHS sight tests simply because they wear contact lenses.
- In the absence of clinical indications, you should not recall patients more frequently than the following intervals.
|Patient age and/or condition||Recommended minimum re-examination interval|
|The intervals given below should not be taken as applying automatically to all patients in a category.|
|Up to 16, no binocular vision anomaly or refractive error||1 year|
|under 7 years, with binocular vision anomaly or corrected refractive error||6 months|
|7-15 years, with binocular vision anomaly or rapidly progressing myopia||6 months|
|16 years and over||2 years|
|with diabetes who are part of diabetic retinopathy monitoring scheme||2 years|
|with diabetes who are not part of diabetic retinopathy monitoring scheme||1 year|
- In the absence of clinical indications you should not examine patients who are being monitored by the hospital eye service more frequently than every two years.
- Clinical circumstances may justify recalling a patient earlier than the intervals set out above, including patients:
- of any age with refractive error that is changing rapidly, or who are at risk of such changes, for example patients:
- newly diagnosed with diabetes whose condition you have decided to manage, rather than refer
- with a suspect visual field on one visit that is not confirmed on repeat; or
with abnormal IOP with no other significant signs of glaucoma
- who are identified in protocols as needing to be seen more frequently because of risk factors, for example of developing glaucoma. See section on Examining patients at risk from glaucoma, and
- with pathology likely to worsen.
- You may have patients requesting early re-examination because they:
- have been referred by a GP, or
- present with symptoms or concerns that you can resolve only with an eye examination.
- There will be cases when patients have symptoms, for example headaches, where no ocular cause can be found after examination.


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Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper Compared to 'Brangelina' by One of Their Co-stars from 'A Star Is Born'
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga impressed the crowd with an intimate performance of their popular song 'Shallow' from 'A Star Is Born' at the 91st Academy Awards.
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Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, who Sunday won Best Original Song Oscar for Shallow, impressed the crowd with an intimate performance of the popular song from their film A Star Is Born at the 91st Academy Awards.
The duo stepped from the audience, hand-in-hand, to the stage, as the guitar backing track for their song began to play. The two sang the final moments sitting beside each other, eyes closed with faces close to one another before the thunderous standing ovation in the Dolby Theatre.
Gaga and Cooper's steamy chemistry sent fans into a frenzy, prompting tears, chills and a flood of memes on social media on Sunday.
Star Is Born actress Luenell also agrees that the chemistry between Gaga and Cooper is undeniable.
Luenell told Us Weekly that the bond between Gaga, 32, and Cooper, 44, was apparent from the moment they started filming the Oscar-nominated movie.
“I’m just sayin’ — it happened with Brad (Pitt) and Angelina (Jolie),” she told Us at the Roger Neal Oscar Viewing Dinner and Icon Awards at the Hollywood Palladium. “I don’t see how you do not fall in love with your costar.”
For the uninitiated, Pitt and Jolie fell in love while making Mr & Mrs Smith. Pitt was married to Jennifer Aniston at the time, but the duo announced their separation in March 2005, one month before the movie hit theaters.
Luenell added, “(Lady Gaga) don’t play that, but I’m just saying they got mad chemistry. That’s what I think makes it... because I believe in the moment (they were filming) that it was real.”
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1. Six members of the King County Council—all Democrats—condemned Republican County Councilmember Kathy Lambert yesterday for a campaign mailing to some of East King County constituents that implied Lambert’s opponent, Sarah Perry, is being controlled by a shadowy cabal made up of Jews, socialists, and people of color.
The mailer showed three unrelated elected officials of color—Vice President Kamala Harris, Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant, and Lambert’s own colleague, King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay—along with US. Sen. Bernie Sanders, looming above a Photoshopped image of Perry as a marionette, a classic anti-semitic trope. Harris, Sanders, and Sawant appear to be laughing while Zahilay pulls Perry’s strings.
The message to white Eastside voters is as clear as an “OK” hand sign: If you don’t reelect Lambert, brown, Black, and Jewish Democrats will take over the Eastside and impose their left-wing values on you and your family. But just in case the dog whistles were too subtle, the mailer is emblazoned: “SARAH WOULD BE A SOCIALIST PUPPET ON THE EASTSIDE PUSHING THEIR AGENDA. SARAH PERRY IS BACKED BY SEATTLE SOCIALIST LEADER GIRMAY ZAHILAY WHO WANTS TO DEFUND THE POLICE.” The flip side calls Perry an “ANTI-POLICE PUPPET.”
Lambert is currently fighting for her political life in a diversifying East King County district where 60 percent of primary-election voters supported one of two Democrats over the 20-year Republican incumbent.
“Although it’s led and orchestrated by the city, the city is not interested, really, in bringing anyone to help us… They’re looking for partners like nonprofit organizations that have direct access to water that would be able to make their water available. So it’s like—now you’re relying on us.”—David Sauvion, Rainier Beach Action Coalition
2. The Rainier Beach Action Coalition, which works to promote affordable housing and equitable development in Southeast Seattle, was one of many organizations that expressed an interest in setting up a street sink to help prevent the spread of communicable diseases, particularly among people experiencing homelessness.
But, according to RBAC Food Innovation District strategist David Sauvion, the organization decided against installing a sink after the city informed them that they would be wholly responsible for providing water to the location, making sure it was ADA compliant, and maintaining the sink, all without any direct support from the city.
“Although it’s led and orchestrated by the city, the city is not interested, really, in bringing anyone to help us… They’re looking for partners like nonprofit organizations that have direct access to water that would be able to make their water available. So it’s like—now you’re relying on us.”
Sauvion said RBAC wouldn’t have minded paying for the water; the problem was that RBAC wanted to install a sink where it would actually get some use, next to a bus stop on the southeast corner of South Henderson Street and MLK Way South, rather than directly in front of their office, which is in a house on a quiet corner across the street. “It’s just not a place where we see a lot of homeless people,” Sauvion said.
As for the city’s insistence that nonprofit groups should be willing to provide ongoing maintenance, including graywater disposal, without help from the city, Sauvion said, “why don’t we do that? Why don’t we just rely on everybody else to provide the services the city should be providing?”
The founders of the Street Sink project, Real Change, spoke to about 100 organizations about hosting a street sink. Of those, just nine met all of the city’s requirements, and only five told the city they were interested in moving forward. Since the Street Sink project started in May 2020, just one sink has been installed.
3. During Seattle’s Community Police Commission (CPC) meeting Wednesday, Mark Mullens—the sole police officer on the commission—revisited an ongoing point of tension between the Seattle Police Department’s command staff and its rank-and-file.
“Is it not true that the 40 millimeter launcher is banned?” he asked Interim SPD Chief Adrian Diaz, referring to a gun that fires large rubber projectiles as an alternative to live ammunition.
“That is not true,” replied Diaz, who was attending the meeting to answer questions from the commission. Continue reading “Lambert’s Colleagues Denounce Racist Mailer, Cops Debate Use of Projectile Launchers, and a Provider Recounts Street Sink Frustration”


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A new Minnesota legislator is renewing a push to ban a controversial practice aimed at trying to change the sexual orientation of gay people. The practice, labeled gay conversion therapy, has been prohibited by 14 states and a number of cities in recent years. His legislation goes beyond bills in some other states, which focused on conversion therapy targeting minors or offered by licensed professionals, by targeting anyone offering the services.
That policy, which bans gay and bisexual men who have had sex with other men within the past year from donating blood, has been criticised as unnecessary in terms of modern scientific testing for blood-borne sexually transmitted diseases like HIV — modern tests can find the virus in the bloodstream within two weeks. In response, seven campaigns responded that their candidates believe the one-year ban enforced by the US Food and Drug Administration is outdated, and needs to be replaced. He noted that reforms appear to be underway at the FDA — where a new testing standard is reportedly being worked on — but said that the comments from presidential candidates shows that progress is being made in good time.
Before signaling his support, Republican Sen. Sara Gelser, D-Corvallis, affirming his belief that House Billwhich bans the discredited and harmful therapy, does not infringe upon freedom of speech or religion. HB does not affect the practice and use of religious teachings that may oppose homosexuality, and does not bar the expression of negative counsel about gays, bisexuals and transgender people -- it merely stops professionals from offering therapy designed to change orientation or identity.
The Church of England and the Church in Wales have expressed their "complete shock" at the government's plan to ban them from offering same-sex marriagesclaiming they were not consulted over the proposed legislation, which would make them the only religious organisations to be legally barred from conducting the ceremonies. On Tuesday the culture secretary and equalities minister, Maria Milleroffered a comprehensive guarantee that neither church would have to marry same-sex couples. Although the move was intended to reassure Tory MPs who are threatening a rebellion over the proposals, it was greeted with dismay by senior figures in both churches, who said they knew nothing of the legal plans until Miller made her statement to the Commons.
When he was about 10, he realized he liked other boys. So Baudler, who grew up in a conservative church in Iowa, made himself a promise: If he made it to 20 and still felt the same way, he was going to kill himself. At 15, he was found to have a malignant brain tumor and was given days to live.
Jump to navigation. CNBC co-anchor Simon Hobbs was part of a panel on a show discussing that there are CEOs at top American companies who are gay but have not publicly spoken about their sexual preferences. Stewart, who is openly gay, said he had spoken to many CEOs, whom he knew were gay, but who were not willing to go on record about their experience.
NEW YORK — Activists urging more states to ban gay conversion therapy for minors are expecting major gains inthanks to midterm election results and the buzz generated by two well-reviewed films. Leaders of a national campaign to ban the practice are hopeful that at least four more states — Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts and New York — will join the ranks in the upcoming legislative sessions. Brinton recalls being bound to a table by the therapist for applications of ice, heat and electricity.
Some supporters of greater LGBT inclusion were in tears, while others vented their anger when, midway through the session, delegates defeated a proposal that would have let regional and local church bodies decide for themselves on gay-friendly policies. Opponents unsuccessfully sought to weaken the plan with hostile amendments or to prolong the debate past a mandatory adjournment time set to accommodate a monster truck rally in the arena. About 43 percent of the delegates were from abroad, mostly from Africa, and overwhelmingly supported the LGBT bans.


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Air Fryer Cabbage
Air fryer cabbage steaks or quarters come out tender yet crispy on the edges with LOTS of flavor. If you love this vegetable, this is a new way to try it.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time8 mins
Pour 1/4 c water underneath your air fryer basket. Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees for 5 minutes.
Slice cabbage 3/4" thick so you have a slice of it.
Place cabbage steak piece into preheated air fryer basket and top with either 1 tbsp butter in the middle, or drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Then sprinkle seasonings of choice (we use what is listed above) on top.
Close basket and set to 8 minutes.
Open basket, if you want edges crispier add 1-2 more minutes and check again. Enjoy immediately for best results.
Serving: 3oz | Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg


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