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Have you ever noticed that bad home cooking, the kind you choke down out of politeness to friends and family, is almost always bad in the same way?
Bland, soggy vegetables. Tough, chalky meat. These are the meals that have you longing to get home to a bowl of cereal (or at least reaching for another glass of wine to wash it down).
Most bad food tastes alike because we are usually making the same mistakes in the kitchen. And since horrible cooking is rampant among my parents’ generation (you were a very lucky child if you didn’t grow up hating spinach), I assume this is where most of us learned these bad habits.
The good news is that if you avoid the four most common errors you’ll be able to cook almost anything decently well.
4 Cooking Mistakes You Learned From Your Parents (and how to fix them)
Mistake #1: Overcooking
By far the most common reason food is ruined is overcooking. When vegetables are cooked too long they lose their vibrant color, sweet flavor and crisp texture, making them far less appealing. Remember that most vegetables can be eaten raw, so cooking should just enhance their flavor and make them a tad easier to chew.
The same is true for meat. Beef, pork, poultry and seafood all taste worlds better when they aren’t burnt to a crisp. Overcooking meat ruins the texture, making it dry, chalky and hard to swallow. Perfectly cooked meat should be tender and juicy. Moreover, meat cooked well done contains more carcinogenic compounds than meat cooked medium rare.
If you source your proteins from high-quality, reliable farms it can be safely cooked to temperatures a few degrees below those recommended by the USDA. They suggest the higher values to protect the meat companies (not you) from being sued for letting their animals bathe in their own feces. Yes, good meat is more expensive. But if you like meat and don’t like E. coli it is an excellent investment. If you do buy industrial meat (or industrial fruits and vegetables for that matter), there is certainly a safety concern and you should be aware of the risks of undercooking.
Solution: Err on the safe side.
The best way to avoid overcooking is to check the food before you expect it to be done. If it’s veggies take sample bites during the cooking process, and don’t be afraid to stop earlier than a recipe says if the taste is good. If it is meat, use a thermometer in the thickest part and pull it off the heat a degree or two before the final temperature. Keep in mind that meat will continue cooking after you pull it from the heat, and be sure to let it rest off the fire for 5-10 minutes before eating. You can always cook something more, but can never cook it less.
Mistake #2: Under-salting
A little salt goes a long way, and sometimes just a pinch can save an otherwise bland and boring dish.
If you’re wondering why a healthy eating blog is recommending something that everyone tells us is unhealthy, keep in mind that 75% of the sodium eaten by Americans comes from processed foods. So if you’re cooking fresh food at home you’re already winning the salt war. Besides, if it’s getting you to eat more vegetables then it is a really good thing.
Watch this video for more about the science behind how salt affects your health.
Solution: Use a little more salt, then more if necessary
I recommend finding a decent sea salt for flavoring dishes. It adds a dimension and complexity you just don’t get with standard iodized salt. If you’re concerned about the possibility of over-salting a dish but are curious if more salt would help, take out a few bites and sprinkle a little on. You should be able to tell right away if it will help.
Keep in mind though that over-salting can taste even worse than under-salting, and is much harder to fix. Always be careful and just add a little bit at a time until you get the balance right.
Mistake #3: Not enough acid
This one took me awhile to figure out, but it can transform a dish when used properly. Acid adds a slight sourness to foods that can be exceptionally powerful for brightening dull, uninspired dishes. Sour is also the opposite of bitter, so adding a touch of something acidic is usually the best way to fix a dish where the flavors are unbalanced.
A squeeze of lemon or a dash of vinegar is sometimes exactly what you need to take a dish from just OK to absolutely delicious.
Mistake #4: Using bad ingredients
I saved this until the end because I say it all the time on Summer Tomato, but this is really the most important step.
It’s February and tomatoes couldn’t be any more out of season, so don’t buy them. There are plenty of seasonal ingredients at your local grocery and they will taste worlds better (and be cheaper) than anything artificially ripened and/or shipped from another hemisphere.
Solution: Cook with the seasons
Even if you can’t make it to the farmers market every weekend, you can still find seasonal (if not exactly local) ingredients in your grocery store. If you live in Minnesota and can only find California broccoli this time of year, so be it. But you don’t need strawberries from Chile or tomatoes from a greenhouse in the middle of winter, and they won’t taste good anyway. Here’s a great seasonal food chart if you don’t know where to start.
What cooking mistakes have you learned to fix?
Originally published February 6, 2012.

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So in your report here the market should be bullish and in jeff Caldwell's report it was bullish and yet you idiots dropped corn, unreal the stupidity of you people.
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There used to be a view that Europe was so rich it could afford to pay its citizens not to work, Mario Draghi observed dryly back in February. Not any more. According to the European Central Bank President, the old-style European social model needs to be buried.
The Italian’s message was hardly news to the inhabitants of the eurozone’s periphery, where reforming administrations have been hacking away at state safety nets in the midst of brutal recessions.
In Greece, the apparent fragmentation of parliament in yesterday’s elections confirmed that relentless fiscal retrenchment and depression had pushed public tolerance towards breaking point. The doubts surrounding the country’s continued membership of the euro will loom large in the coming days.
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Zola Jesus — Taiga
•ε• The dark, lo-fi synth pop project of Nika Danilova, who also plays in Former Ghosts.
Born: April 11, 1989 in Phoenix, AZ
Location: West Hollywood, California, USA
Album release: October 7, 2014
Record Label: Mute
01 Taiga 2:56
02 Dangerous Days 4:30
03 Dust 3:33
04 Hunger 4:32
05 Go (Blank Sea) 2:49
06 Ego 2:49
07 Lawless 5:15
08 Nail 3:05
09 Long Way Down 3:59
10 Hollow 3:51
11 It’s Not Over 4:06
℗ 2014 Zola Jesus Inc under license to Mute Artists Ltd
•ε• Nika Roza Danilova — producer
•ε• Dean Hurley — co-producer, mixing
•ε• A music video was released for the album's first single "Dangerous Days". The music video was directed by Timothy Saccenti and filmed in Hoh Rainforest, Washington.
By Patrick Bowman, Oct 03, 2014 ISSUE #51 — SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 — ALT-J
•ε• Over the course of Nika Roza Danilova's career as art pop maven Zola Jesus — which includes a stretch of three critically–hailed full–length albums in three years before the age of 23 — the former philosophy student and Wisconsin native has cycled through abstracted, lo–fi industrial music (2009's The Spoils); chilly, off–kilter synth pop (2010's Stridulum II); and glitchy, distant electronica (2011's Conatus). Each turn of style never sounded ill–fitting; Danilova's songwriting, along with her gorgeously elemental voice, corralled these subtly disparate sonic textures under the sway of deceptively simple pop music. When she turned the rough edges of her back catalog into mini–symphonies on 2013's Versions, it's telling that not one of her songs lost any of its original power, but actually took on new dimensions and shades of depth through their transformation.
•ε• Versions was a palate–cleansing album if there ever was one, and now that Danilova has returned with her fourth full–length album Taiga — a title that evokes an expansive, untamed snow–covered forest — she's used all the tools accrued over her career to craft an impressively versatile and sprawling goth pop album that's simultaneously her most adventurous and accessible to date. Lead single "Dangerous Days," for instance, uses a churning synth riff and ambient swaths of sound to build under Danilova's voice before exploding in the best hook she's ever written. The patient waltz of "Dust" evokes a '90s R&B slow jam recorded in an abandoned subway tunnel, full of ghostly, far–off vocals falling in and out of the mix and hydraulic hi–hats skittering away nervously. And finally, Danilova uses the rumbling low–end trip–hop of "Lawless" to seemingly reference the blared out electronics of rap producer du jour DJ Mustard (specifically YG's "I Just Wanna Party"). Danilova has said that Taiga feels like her "true debut" album, and that sense of discovery is palpable. Over the course of Taiga's 11 superlative tracks, Danilova has set the stage for a new phase in her career as Zola Jesus.
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•ε• Zola Jesus has always possessed some of the mightiest lungs in music: her belting, strident voice boomed throughout the moody melodrama of debut ‘Stridulum II’ and the glitchier follow–up ‘Conatus’. New album Taiga, though, marries those impressive pipes to some of her biggest, most accessible songs yet. Speaking about the LP herself, the singer — aka Nika Roza Danilova — says: “The music on the record is massive, with big brass and beats, crystal clear vocals… It’s the most accessible music I’ve ever made, but also the most earnest and passionate. I gave everything for this record, more than ever before.”
•ε• The 11–track effort was written on Vashon Island, Washington and was mixed in Los Angeles by Dean Hurley (David Lynch, Sparklehorse).
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Artist Biography by Heather Phares
•ε• Zola Jesus is the project of Nika, who crafts dark music dominated by her operatic vocals and keyboards. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, Nika showed an interest in singing early on, buying voice lesson tapes and opera sheet music at age seven; soon after, she began working with a vocal coach for the next decade. Anxiety and the competitive nature of opera caused her to stop singing for a couple of years, but missing that form of expression spurred her to begin Zola Jesus. Inspired by high–school favorites like Diamanda Galás, Lydia Lunch, Throbbing Gristle, and Swans, Nika made cathartic home recordings using keyboards, drum machines, and anything else she had on hand. Her first officially released music included a couple of 2008 7"s: the Poor Sons EP on Die Stasi and Soeur Sewer on Sacred Bones.
•ε• In 2009, Zola Jesus became one of the most talked and blogged–about underground artists, and her release and touring schedule reflected that: along with the full–length The Spoils, she also released the Tsar Bomba EP on Troubleman, New Amsterdam on Sacred Bones, and an untitled, limited–edition vinyl album and a split release with Burial Hex on Aurora Borealis. For her live band, she recruited her cousin Dead Luke to play synths, bassist Lindsay Mikkola, and drummer Max Elliott. Nika also played in the group Former Ghosts, which featured Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart and Freddy Ruppert. She remained just as busy in 2010, touring with Fever Ray and the xx and releasing the cleaner–sounding Stridulum, Stridulum II, and Valusia EPs.
The following year she collaborated with Prefuse 73 on The Misanthrope Meditation Mix and released her third full–length, Conatus, which found Nika continuing to move away from her lo–fi roots and toward experimental electronic pop. Toward the end of the Conatus tour, Nika was asked to perform at New York's Guggenheim Museum, an event for which she collaborated with Foetus' J.G. Thirlwell, who provided arrangements for the Mivos Quartet. These string–based renditions were captured in 2013's Versions. For her fourth album, 2014's Taiga, Nika moved to Mute Records. •ε• Named after the Russian word for "forest," she wrote and recorded the album on Washington State's verdant Vashon Island and mixed it in Los Angeles with longtime collaborator Dean Hurley.


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The Bay County Sheriff’s Office, the Panama City Police Department and the US Marshals Office have federal fugitive Devar San Jacus Donaldson back in custody.
Donaldson was originally located by law enforcement at the Foxwood Apartments this morning at about 6:30 a.m. He fled custody, still in handcuffs.
Donaldson was located at about 2:15 p.m. today in the woods around 499 S. Highway 231. He was located and apprehended with the assistance of a Panama City Police K-9 and handler.


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Ensuring burn programs are interpreted effectively and implemented safely
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A focus on strategy to achieve mosaic burning regimes
Aerial incendiary operations are used to conduct landscape scale burning and burning in areas of difficult access. There are a number of successful burning programs carried out throughout Australia every year, by government departments and by landowners, with aerial ignition the principal tool.
FFEC uses helicopters for aerial incendiary operations, with a flight crew of a pilot, navigator, and bombardier. A helicopter is used for a more accurate placement of Aerial Incendiary Devices (AIDs).
Flying to a pre-arranged flight plan, the navigator will select sites in which to drop the incendiary devices. On completion of the ignition run, a fly-by of ignition points will be carried out to determine the initial scope and behaviour of the various fires. An on-ground crew provide surveillance/reconnaissance and service for the aircraft crew.
Mick Blackman is a highly qualified experienced bomb and navigator with 25 years experience who can integrate wildfire prevention or firebreak creation with ecological outcomes. All of our aircraft aerial incendiary devices meet Civil Aviation Security Authority (CASA) specifications and are certified accordingly.
Aerial Incendiary Operator – Developing skills and nurturing specialists in bombardiering, navigating and reconnaissance
FFEC aerial incendiary trainers are specialists practising in bombardiering, navigating and on-ground reconnaissance throughout vast remote properties in Queensland and on the urban-bush interface. These highly sought-after skills are transferred to our course participants with the completion of the nationally recognised Aerial Incendiary Operators Course. The course includes operating ignition equipment and the competencies in operational, safety, legislative and maintenance requirements for conducting aerial incendiary.
We pride ourselves in being a standalone organisation in the method in which we deliver accredited training programmes. Our trainers are not only qualified to teach what we offer but they are practising specialists which ensures our course participants receive training from people who actually perform landscape scale prescribed burning.
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FFEC can provide other services either integrated with fire management or as a component of other land management programs. Some of our services include Conservation Land Management Horticulture. Please contact our office for further enquiries on how we can tailor our services to meet your needs.
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Over the last 18 years, Anthony has worked as a graphic artist in the fashion industry. He has travelled, worked and lived in Glasgow, New York, LA, Paris and London.
As a street artist, Rugman is a popular choice by collectors from around the world. He has been involved in groundbreaking exhibitions such as the Cans Festival 1 and 2, organised by Banksy and Pictures on Walls. Rugman was also part of the original Stella Dore gallery roster and made front page news whilst representing the gallery in Dublin at a group exhibition in 2008. His studio work features in collections of the rich and anarchic such as Travis Barker (Blink 182), Tim Minchin (Comedian/Writer), Joey BadA$$ (US Rapper).

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The four-night Clash of the Choirs competition, featuring 20 Houston singers under the direction of Destiny’s Child diva Kelly Rowland, kicks off tonight. The local group competes live against four other ensembles led by famous voices.
Read about it here. And check out this quick video of Rowland talking about and rehearsing her choir in Houston:
Details: 7 tonight-Thursday, on Channel 2/NBC


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Celebrate your special day and a lifetime together with meaningful wedding bands and rings, made precisely according to your wishes.
At Hempen, we are able to design and craft beautiful wedding bands and rings that perfectly match your engagement rings. Simply bring in your ring and we can use modern 3D design and printing methods to do the rest!
For jewellery as important as this, you shouldn’t have to resort to choosing a style that is second-best.
Your final masterpiece should be a reflection of your unique style, taste and personality. When you work with the custom design team at Hempen we guarantee that no matter what you are looking for, we can help make your dream ring or wedding band a reality.
We’ve had the honour of helping hundreds of excited couples get the exact piece of jewellery they were looking for. Now, we are thrilled that we can continue to do our part to help you celebrate your wedding and everything that comes afterwards with jewellery that is both beautiful, significant and essential.


The musician performed at the Montreal festival the next day (August 5) with her band Florence + The Machine, but got in the spirit of the festival early and headed side of stage to watch the Sheffield band close out the second day of the event.
Posting on her Instagram Story, Welch shared videos of her dancing with friends and headbanging to the likes of ‘I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor’ and ‘Arabella’. Watch the videos below.
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During her own band’s set at Osheaga yesterday, Welch performed tracks from her new album ‘High As Hope‘, as well as including ‘Sweet Nothing’, her 2012 collaboration with Calvin Harris. Watch fan-shot footage of her performance below.
Last month, Florence + The Machine covered Fleetwood Mac during a radio session. Performing for The Spectrum at SiriusXM Studios, the group delivered a stripped-back cover of ‘Silver Springs’.
‘High As Hope’ was released earlier this summer (June 29) and reached Number Two in the Official UK Albums Chart. It has since been nominated for the Hyundai Mercury Music Prize 2018, alongside Arctic Monkeys’ ‘Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino‘, amongst other British albums from the past 12 months.
In a three-star review of ‘High As Hope’, NME said: “More organic and natural, this is Florence laid bare. Free of too many bells, whistles and a contrived sense of scale, she’s free to be herself more so than ever before.”


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Located in the lovely area of Alifu Alifu Atoll, Guesthouse Thoddoo Ocean Front enjoys a commanding position in the romance, sports, beaches hub of Maldives Islands. Set 69 km from the excitement of the city, this 3-star hotel commands an excellent location and provides access to the city’s biggest attractions. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s must-see destinations.
The facilities and services provided by Guesthouse Thoddoo Ocean Front ensure a pleasant stay for guests. Top features of the hotel include free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour security, daily housekeeping, gift/souvenir shop, 24-hour front desk.
The ambiance of Guesthouse Thoddoo Ocean Front is reflected in every guestroom. free welcome drink, towels, non smoking rooms, air conditioning, wake-up service are just some of the facilities that can be found throughout the property. The hotel’s watersports equipment rentals, snorkeling, ski equipment rentals, boats, wind surfing are ideal places to relax and unwind after a busy day. When you are looking for comfortable and convenient accommodations in Maldives Islands, make Guesthouse Thoddoo Ocean Front your home away from home.

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- National Orders honour for rowing’s ‘Oarsome Foursome’
- Fireballs douse Flames’ challenge in Brutal encounter
- More teams for reverse Test series against India
- Trim Hoffman looks to have what it takes to win in Durban
- Ngoepe is South Africa’s first Gift to the Major League!
- Amajita fine-tune World Cup preparations in Netherlands
- Haig celebrates comeback with fourth IGT Tour victory
- Sixth-time lucky as Van Rensburg finally savours SA title
- Is mighty Manyonga the world’s first nine-metre man?
- Mistry tames the nerves to nail victory at Wanderers
Young sailors aim for greatness on the Vaal
- Updated: December 12, 2014
The finest young sailors in the country will converge on the Vaal dam this weekend for the National Youth Championships from 13-19 December.
Over 250 sailors, who must be aged under 19, will be competing for national titles across seven classes: Dabchick, Optimist, Mirror, Multihulls, Laser, 29er and 420.
Racing will take place at North Bay on Vaal dam, adjacent to the Aeolians Club.
The Youth Nationals always provide young, up-and-coming sailors with the opportunity to impress the national selectors, particularly with a view to representing the country at the World Youth Championships. This international event will be held in Langkawi, Malaysia from 31 December 2015 to 3 January 2016.
‘The Youth Nationals is a very important event for young sailors who have reached the level where they are ready to test themselves against the best sailors in the country,’ said SA Sailing’s Development Manager, Ricky Robinson, who will certainly be keeping an eye on the emerging talent this weekend.
‘The sailors can expect well-run races and stiff competition. Over the years this event has acted as the glue that has kept competitive sailing going among youth sailors, and is always a highlight on the calendar to look forward to,’ he added.
Chairman of SA Sailing Peter Hall said: ‘The Youth Nationals are always one of the highlights of the sailing calendar for our young sailors who are looking to make their mark on national level.
‘We are looking forward to another great event at the Vaal and once again seeing the emerging talent we have in this country.’


The single is taken from Willow’s new album ‘Lately I Feel Everything.’
The first taste of Kelly's upcoming album, 'Born With Horns', the video was directed by Cole Bennett.
MGK and frequent collaborator Travis Barker got ‘Born With Horns’ tattoos to celebrate the announcement.
From fleeting, backstage hangs to longtime creative partnerships, the best musical friendships come in all forms.
With ‘Rebirth,’ Lil Wayne threw down the rap-rock gauntlet, resulting in one of the most unlikely success stories – and influential albums – of the 2010s.
‘I’m so happy that I got to bring these two parts of myself together, this spiritual part of myself into this pop-punk angsty world that I wanted to create for the video.’
Scheduled for August 30 on London’s Clapham Common, the event will also feature Architects, Lil Yachty and more.
The song is the first taste from WILLOW’s forthcoming full-length album, out this summer.
The song appears in the new trailer to Amazon Prime Video’s ‘Paradise City.’
The chart-topping artist appeared on Radio Virgin France for an acoustic set.
'We couldn’t be together right now so instead of superimposing one of us in a weird green screen video we did a zombie apocalypse.'
The zombie-themed visual drops tomorrow, while the song appears on Yungblud’s new LP, ‘Weird!’
The 'Grease 2'-inspired production sees Kelly’s 'Tickets To My Downfall' sound-tracking a classic tale of high school drama.
The film, based on the rocker’s 2020 LP ‘Tickets to My Downfall,’ features Travis Barker, Blackbear, Trippie Redd, and more.
The track also features on Yungblud's new album, 'Weird!', which is out this Friday, December 4.


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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- A bill allowing noncitizen residents to vote in New York City has become law.
The City Council approved the "Our City, Our Vote" bill in December and the 30-day time limit for the mayor to take action against the bill expired at midnight Sunday.
More than 800,000 noncitizens will be able to vote in local elections as soon as next year.
In a statement, Mayor Eric Adams said, "While I initially had some concerns about one aspect of the bill, I had a productive dialogue with my colleagues in government that put those concerns at ease. I believe allowing the legislation to be enacted is by far the best choice, and look forward to bringing millions into the democratic process."
New York is the most populous city in the U.S. to grant voting rights to noncitizens.
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LSU Softball Youth Camps & Clinics
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2019 Beth Torina's Tiger Softball Camps & Clinics
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2019 LSU Preseason Monday Night Skill Clinics
Dates: Jan. 14, 21, 28 & Feb. 4
About: Clinics will include pitching, hitting and slapping, and catching. Athletes will have the opportunity to work for an hour with Beth Torina, Ryker Chason, Allie Walljasper, Sandra Simmons, Zach Jermain, and/or Lindsay Leftwich with no more than 5 other athletes. Our goal each week is to develop their fundamental skill set by a variety of drill progressions, using advanced technology, in game knowledge, and mental approach. Players will receive instruction in the cages, as well as using Tiger Park.
Contact: Sandra Simmons (LSUsoftballcamp@gmail.com)
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All of our camps and clinics are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

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The Postcard Project, 1992 – Onward
In 1992 we began a mail art project in the form of hand–made postcards. We had met and become friends while we were both living in Boston in the 80s, and after Cynthia moved to Cincinnati in 1989, we maintained our friendship though letters, visits, and a road trip to Mardi Gras.
We started the postcard project on a lark, deciding to send each other small mixed–media pieces of artwork back and forth to each other in the mail. Our initial goal was 1000 cards.
Our rules were this: once a card is mailed, it is considered “in circulation.” The receiver can work on it some more and mail it back, or take it out of circulation if she considers it complete.
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The salicylic acid effect on the Salvia officianlis L. Ugar, protein and proline contents under salinity(NaCl) stressAuthor(s): Khosravi Sahar, Baghizadeh Amin, Nezami MohammadTaher
Plant growth is impressed by biotic and abiotic stress inversely. There are many reports about proteins change level in salinity stress. Leaves fill up more soluble sugar of glucose, fructose and proline with treatment of salicylic acid. In this research, salivia officialis seeds planted in pots containing perlite were put in a growth chamber under controlled conditions of 27 ±2 c and 23 ±2c temperature, 14h lightness and 10h darkness; NaCl concentration of 0,4,8,12 ds/mand salicylic acid concentration of 0,1,2,4 mMwere used in the formof factorial experiment in a complete randomized design (CRD). The results demonstrated that increasing of proline and sugars due to osmotic slope in plants lead to increasing of tolerance against dehydrations of leave content and acceleration of plant developments in stress conditions.

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Sources familiar with the matter confirm that Ryan Kitagawa, who has worked on accounts including HTC and has spent two-plus years at Deutsch LA, is leaving said agency. No official word on where he’s headed to next but we’ve been told that Kitagawa is heading to Saatchi & Saatchi to serve as an executive producer on the digital side . On another note, we’ve received word that Nathan Pitzel has been promoted to VP/ executive integrated producer at Deutsch L.A. We’ll keep you posted on further notice, but from what we’ve heard, Pitzel is being promoted to VP, executive integrated producer.
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It’s been a whole three weeks or so since we last reported a Deutsch hire, so let’s shake the rust off, shall we? The agency’s Los Angeles office confirms that it’s bringing on Trevor O’Brien and Nathan Pitzel (pictured) as executive creative technology director and executive integrated producer, respectively.
Things are a bit fuzzy at the moment, but our sources tell us that O’Brien will join on September 27 and Pitzel, once he joins, will work on the HTC digital business. As for background, O’Brien formed and led the creative technology department at McKinney since 2010 but joined the agency initially in 2008. Pitzel, meanwhile, has spent the last two years or so as an EP at Domani Studios. During his career, he’s worked on the interactive side at agencies since the late ’90′s, holding production titles with the likes of WhittmanHart, Razorfish, Juxt Interactive and RED.


Amazing buskers in Barcelona filmed by World Street Music. Many very nice street musicians. Please Like and Comment to support street music!
Busking band Cabaret Slave from Ukraine is playing some folk song in Paris Metro.
Busking band Cabaret Slave from Ukraine is playing in Paris Metro.
Busking band Cabaret Slave from Ukraine is playing folk song in Paris subway.
Busking band Cabaret Slave from Ukraine is playing and singing famous Russian folk song “То не ветер ветку клонит” (It’s Not The Wind That Bends The Branch) in Paris Metro.
The Phenomenon of Street Music – street music documentary made by World Street Music project. We filmed more than 200 videos with talented street musicians from France, Spain, Argentina, Belarus, Brazil, Netherlands, Colombia and other countries discovering what is music and what is street music. We want to change people’s stereotypes about musicians who perform in the street because some of the are amazing… just stop and listen.
Busker from Belarus is playing with Cimbalom a piano-song “Mariage D’amour” from a french composer Paul De Senneville in Park Guell in Barcelona.
Richard Clayderman is the pianist who performed this song very well.
Busking band Cabaret Slave from Ukraine is playing famous Russian folk song “Оi Moroz Moroz” (“Ой, мороз, мороз”) in Paris Metro.
Video: Busking Cimbalom player from Belarus is playing Mozart’s Symphony #40 in G Minor, K 550 – 1. Molto Allegro in Park Güell in Barcelona


The modern world is one of unprecedented connection, where technology has opened new avenues of communication and interaction.
Human-computer interaction (HCI) is the study of how people interact with computers and other forms of technology, while UX design refers to the optimization of user experience when utilizing a particular product or service.
This article will explore the benefits, principles, strategies, and challenges associated with HCI in relation to UX design.
- HCI focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of interactive computing systems for human use.
- UX design is a process for creating products or services tailored to meet user needs.
- User-centered design and role-based design are important principles in UX design.
- User research, visual design, and usability testing are essential strategies for effective UX design.
What Is Human-Computer Interaction
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of interactive computing systems for human use. It involves the study of how people interact with technology and how to make those interactions more efficient, enjoyable, and intuitive.
HCI takes into account a wide range of topics such as human factors engineering, information science, computer science, sociology, psychology, ergonomics and others. The ultimate goal is to create effective user experiences by designing interfaces that maximize usability while minimizing user fatigue or frustration.
HCI also seeks to develop adaptive interfaces that can customize their behavior based on user actions and preferences. This allows users to quickly adapt their own interaction styles with the particular system without having to re-learn it each time they open it up for usage.
The Benefits of Human-Computer Interaction
The advantages of the process involving a machine and an individual have been widely documented. Human-computer interaction (HCI) is one such process which has many benefits for both parties involved. It enables the development of complex systems that can be utilized to carry out tasks in a much more efficient manner than would otherwise be possible.
Additionally, HCI allows for the development of empathy and emotional intelligence between humans and machines, as users learn to understand how best to interact with the technology in order to achieve their desired outcomes.
Furthermore, HCI helps facilitate better understanding between designers and end-users, enabling designers to create solutions that are tailored towards specific user needs. This improved communication also helps foster collaboration between developers and users, resulting in improved products or services that are tailored to meet customer requirements. Finally, it allows for better decision making by using data collected through different sources such as user feedback or testing results.
Overall, HCI helps solve practical problems while simultaneously promoting human values like empathy and emotional intelligence when interacting with technology. By utilizing this process, organizations can develop more effective products or services that meet user needs while also fostering better communication among stakeholders throughout the entire design process.
Understanding UX Design
UX design is an essential process for creating products or services that are tailored to meet user needs. It involves a comprehensive analysis of how users interact with a product or service, and the development of solutions that make it more intuitive and enhance the overall user experience. The goal of UX design is to create a positive connection between users and the product, so that they can easily navigate its features. It also helps to identify potential areas of improvement in order to optimize the user experience. In essence, UX design aims to develop solutions that provide users with an enjoyable and productive journey when using a product or service.
It requires an expansive knowledge base on topics such as human behavior, psychology, usability principles, visual design principles, marketing trends, etc., in order to craft meaningful experiences that align with user expectations and goals. There are several elements involved in UX design: research activities like interviews and surveys; usability testing; prototyping; designing wireframes; developing interactive interfaces; iterative testing cycles; etc., all aimed at creating digital products or services that provide an intuitive design flow and support great user experiences.
Design Principles for UX Design
Design principles play an important role in creating successful UX experiences. They are used to help guide the decisions of designers as they create products that meet user needs and expectations.
The three main design principles for UX design are user-centered design, role-based design, and user feedback.
User-centered design is a process of designing products with the users’ needs and wants at the forefront. This approach focuses on creating a product based on how users interact with it rather than what features developers think are necessary. By understanding how users use the product, designers can create an experience tailored to their actual needs and preferences.
Role-based design is another popular approach to UX design which involves assigning roles to different elements within a product or interface. By organizing objects into specific roles, designers can better understand how these components should behave in order to make them easier for users to comprehend and interact with.
Strategies for UX Design
Creating successful user experiences requires strategies tailored to the product and its intended audience. UX design strategies should be based on thorough user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability tests. This helps designers understand what users want and need from a product so that it can be designed accordingly.
Visual design also plays an important role in UX design strategy by influencing how users perceive the product and interact with it.
The following are three key elements of effective UX design strategies:
- User Research: Understanding the target users’ needs, behaviors, motivations, preferences, etc., is essential for building an effective UX design strategy. It allows designers to create products tailored to their specific needs and preferences.
- Visual Design: Visual elements such as color schemes, typography, graphics, layout style guide help create a visually appealing experience for users while also guiding them through the interface in an intuitive way.
- Usability Testing: This involves testing prototypes with real users to get feedback on usability issues like navigation flow or information architecture before launching the final version of the product. This helps identify any potential areas where improvements can be made before release.
Usability Testing for UX Design
Usability testing is a key process in evaluating the effectiveness of user experience design. It involves testing a product or system with real users to assess how intuitive, accessible and effective the design is.
The main purpose of usability testing is to identify any issues that could prevent users from achieving their desired goals when interacting with the product or system. Usability tests can be conducted in various ways such as interviews, questionnaires, unmoderated remote task scenarios and moderated laboratory tasks.
Additionally, usability scoring methods such as System Usability Scale (SUS) and Task Completion Rate (TCR) are often used to measure the performance of the product or system according to predetermined criteria.
User feedback gathered during usability testing also provides valuable insights into user behavior which can help inform future UX design decisions.
Overall, usability testing helps ensure that products or systems meet user requirements by providing meaningful data for UX designers to analyze and use in order to improve user experience.
The Role of Human-Computer Interaction in UX Design
Usability testing is an essential component of UX design, as it helps to identify and address any issues or problems a user may encounter while using the product. However, there is another critical factor in creating successful UX designs: human-computer interaction (HCI). HCI is the scientific study of how people interact with computers and other technology. It focuses on improving the overall user experience by providing users with intuitive interfaces that are easy to use and understand.
The role of HCI in UX design includes understanding user needs, values, and abilities; designing user-friendly interfaces; evaluating usability; and optimizing accessibility. Here are some key points related to each element:
- Understanding User Needs – Gathering data on what users need from their experience and incorporating that into the design process.
- Designing User-Friendly Interfaces – Designing interactive elements such as buttons, menus, icons, etc., to make it easy for users to navigate the product.
- Evaluating Usability – Testing prototypes or completed products with actual users to assess how well they meet their needs.
- Optimizing Accessibility – Making sure that all features are accessible for people with disabilities or impairments so they can still enjoy the product.
Challenges of Human-Computer Interaction
Despite the potential benefits of HCI in product design, there are many challenges associated with its implementation.
One such challenge is that of context awareness; for effective user experience, computers must be able to detect and respond appropriately to a wide range of contextual information. This requires sophisticated algorithms which can accurately identify patterns in the data and understand the user’s intent in order to provide an appropriate response. Additionally, computer systems must also be able to learn from past interactions and adjust their responses accordingly.
Another difficulty lies in making sure the interface between human and machine is intuitive enough for users to quickly become comfortable with it. To this end, designers need to create interfaces that are easy to learn and use without overwhelming users with too much complexity or unnecessary features. Furthermore, designing interfaces which are accessible by all users regardless of physical ability or technological literacy poses yet another challenge.
Finally, as technology advances at a rapid rate, keeping up with changes can often prove difficult for both developers and users alike; as new technologies come onto the market, those who develop them must take into account how these new technologies will affect existing products and services as well as how they may need to modify their own designs. Similarly, users must also be informed so that they may make informed decisions when using these products or services.
Ultimately, despite numerous challenges associated with HCI implementation, overcoming them opens up numerous possibilities for creating meaningful user experiences through thoughtful product design.
Best Practices for Human-Computer Interaction
In order to effectively implement Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in product design, there are certain best practices that should be adhered to:
- Conduct user research before designing a product to understand user needs and preferences.
- Collect feedback from users regularly during the design process and after launch.
- Use the feedback gathered to make improvements in both the design and usability of the product.
- Get a deep understanding of user requirements through interviews, observing them using the product, as well as surveys.
- Analyze the data collected from user studies and use it to inform design decisions.
- Design based on what users need rather than what is convenient for developers or marketers.
- Take an iterative approach when developing products by making small changes at each step and testing with users frequently.
- Keep track of changes made over time so that any issues can be traced back more easily.
- Make sure that all stakeholders are aware of any changes throughout the process.
The Future of Human-Computer Interaction and UX Design
Advances in technology are changing the way individuals and organizations interact with products, offering new opportunities for user experience design. The future of human-computer interaction and UX design will likely involve augmented reality and voice recognition technologies. These technologies offer unique possibilities for immersive experiences, allowing users to engage more deeply with digital environments. Augmented reality can also create interactive experiences that are highly contextualized to an individual’s environment or situation. Voice recognition can be used to make interactions faster and more natural, eliminating the need for typing and other manual entry methods. Additionally, voice recognition could allow computers to better understand a user’s intent and act accordingly in real-time situations.
The combination of these technologies has potential implications for how people interact with products on a daily basis. By creating a more intuitive connection between users and their devices, user experience designers might be able to create interfaces that are easier to use than ever before. This could lead to increased customer satisfaction as well as improved productivity gains across industries. In addition, this type of interface could enable deeper levels of personalization tailored specifically to each user’s needs.
As technology continues to advance, there is no telling what kind of exciting opportunities await us in the realm of human-computer interaction and UX design.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Most Popular Tools for UX Design?
Popular tools for UX design include Interaction Design and Visual Design. These tools enable the creation of user-friendly and visually appealing products that meet user needs. They are used to create prototypes, wireframes, mockups, and other assets to aid in the design process.
What Are the Key Skills Needed for UX Design?
Analyzing user behavior, creating adaptive UI, and structuring information architecture – all integral skills for successful UX design. Meticulous attention to detail is essential in understanding customer needs and developing intuitive solutions.
How Can UX Design Be Applied to Mobile Applications?
UX design can be applied to mobile applications by designing usability with user-centric approaches, creating prototypes for testing and refining the experience. This helps create an intuitive interface that meets users’ needs.
How Can User Feedback Be Incorporated Into the UX Design Process?
According to a recent survey, 80% of users take user feedback into consideration when making product decisions. Incorporating user feedback into the UX design process can be done through A/B testing and creating personas. This allows designers to gain insights about how users interact with their products and make necessary changes accordingly.
How Can Human-Computer Interaction Techniques Be Used to Improve User Experience?
The use of interaction flow and user journeys can be beneficial in improving user experience. By defining the steps a user must take, designers can create an intuitive interface that is easy to navigate with minimal effort. Additionally, understanding the users’ goals and motivations can provide further insight into how they interact with digital products.
Human-Computer Interaction and UX Design have revolutionized the way individuals interact with technology. The benefits of these practices are clear, from increased productivity to improved user experience.
However, challenges remain, such as correctly interpreting user feedback and finding ways to keep up with changing technologies. With careful implementation of design principles and strategies, Human-Computer Interaction can be leveraged to create engaging user experiences that meet users’ needs.
Despite the potential pitfalls involved in this process, when done properly it offers immense potential for enhancing user satisfaction.


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ATH Ramon McElrathbey
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Mays High School
The 5-11, 180 pound prospect traveled with James Davis to Clemson this weekend for their official visits. "It was real fun. I had a real good time," said McElrathbey.
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Canberra is set to rescue dozens of Australian women and children of ISIS fighters from refugee camps in Syria, following a secret mission by the country’s security intelligence agency, media reported on Monday.
The government did not immediately confirm reports that 16 women and 42 children of dead or jailed ISIS fighters who have been held in camps for three and a half years would be repatriated.
“The Australian Government’s overriding priority is the protection of Australians and Australia’s national interests, informed by national security advice,” a spokesperson for Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil said in emailed comments.
“Given the sensitive nature of the matters involved, it would not be appropriate to comment further.”
O’Neil had no immediate response to a call by her opposition counterpart for the government to assure Australians that anyone who may have been radicalized posed no threat on their return to Australia.
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said on Monday that there are around 40 Australian children living in a camp in Syria, and some of their mothers were tricked and married off to ISIS fighters when they were very young.
“When they come back to Australia, I think it’s going to be very important that the children in particular receive counseling,” Plibersek said on Channel 7 television.
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Australia first rescued eight children and grandchildren of two dead ISIS fighters from a Syrian refugee camp in 2019, but has held off repatriating any others until now.
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Kirin to make cosmetics packaging with beer by-products
Drinks giant Kirin Holdings Company has partnered with Japanese cosmetics brand Fancl to turn by-products from beer production into makeup packaging.
Fancl has worked with Kirin’s institute for Packaging Innovation Research to develop more environmentally friendly plastic materials for its cosmetic products.
The goal was to find an alternative to the petroleum-derived polyethylene terephthalate (PET) which was used to package Fancl’s powder foundation refills.
Plastic PET has now been replaced, thanks to the collaboration, by hemicellulose, which is extracted from beer lees. The plant-derived material is a by-product in the production process used to create Kirin’s Ichiban Shibori draft lager.
Using hemicellulose in place of PET led to challenges during the production process. On its own, the material was difficult to mould and to make both colourless and odourless.
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The collaboration is the latest in a historic partnership between the two companies. Kirin Holdings Company first acquired 33% of Fancl shares in 2019, as reported by cosmeticsdesign-asia.com.
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VERNON - There may not be any zebra or quagga mussels in B.C. yet, but the threat is very real, and very urgent, says a Vernon man who spent months interviewing experts and visiting infested lakes and rivers in the U.S.
All it would take is one contaminated boat getting across the border to destroy our lakes and rivers, Brynne Morrice says.
“We can’t let that happen,” he says.
His short, six minute film Mussel Threat was shot around the Okanagan, Kootenays and Arizona — a state on the front lines of the mussel fight — and includes interviews with biologists, watercraft inspectors and community members.
Born and raised in Vernon, Morrice now lives in New York but returns to B.C. often. His interest in the threat of zebra and quagga mussels was sparked after noticing a Don’t Move a Mussel billboard, part of a campaign launched by the Okanagan Basin Water Board.
“I was at the lake swimming and thinking about it – about the risk to our lakes and beaches. It got to the point where I was literally losing sleep over it, thinking about how we’re gambling with the future of B.C. every day if we don’t do something,” he says.
He soon launched a Kickstarter campaign, and hit his goal within three days. Support continued to grow, and in a month, Morrice had $5,000 to make his film.
“I certainly learned I’m not the only one who cares deeply about B.C. and our lakes and rivers. That really strikes a chord with a lot of people. Many people are fiercely protective, and I’m glad that’s the case,” Morrice says.
One memory that stands out for him over the course of the project was seeing mussels for the first time in Arizona. The encrusted lakes were a far cry from the pristine Okanagan waters he grew up swimming in.
“They coated everything in a thick layer. It was pretty shocking, and hard not to imagine it happening in a place like Okanagan or Kalamalka Lake. I really didn’t want to think about it, but it was hard not to,” he says. “It could happen tomorrow. It would just take one boat. We’re risking it all very day.”
There is no known way of getting rid of the mussels once a waterway is infested, so preventing their arrival is the best protection, Morrice says.
But the fact is, B.C. is not very well guarded. Last year, the mussels almost made it across the border into Osoyoos. In March, the provincial government announced $1.3 million in funding to help stop mussels from coming into B.C., a commitment which includes three roving inspection stations to check boats coming into the province, but Morrice says it’s not enough.
“It’s like putting up a fence with holes in it. It needs to be an unbroken wall of defence. All it takes is one infested boat to destroy our waters,” he says. “Obviously there’s more than three border crossings in B.C. They won’t be stopping every boat.”
One of the most emotional interviews Morrice did for the film was in Christina Lake, a community that invited him to come after learning of his campaign.
“People were brought to tears talking about their lake,” Morrice says. “It’s that important to them. Their entire economy is based on the lake in the summer. Without it, they would turn into a ghost town.”
Both quagga and zebra mussels multiply rapidly. They are sharp, and eventually render beaches and lakes un-walkable. They feed on tiny phytoplankton with incredible efficiency, leaving many other creatures on the food chain, including sport fish, to starve. They can encrust boat motors, water intakes and hydroelectric dams, incurring millions of dollars in ongoing costs, Morrice says. And if that doesn’t sound bad enough, their feces fill the water and promote the growth of a harmful algae called Microcystis, a liver toxin that is dangerous to swimmers, pets and wildlife.
“Some people might wave this away because they think we’re being alarmists,” Morrice says. “But we’re being realists. This is what has happened in other places.”
He hopes people will take the time to watch the documentary — kept short so people don’t gloss over it.
“This was not about making an award winning film,” Morrice says. “This was about people understanding this, getting the scope of it, and then picking up the phone and making a call or email to an official and creating a groundswell of public pressure.”
Morrice has a degree in acting and continues to be involved in filmmaking and photography.
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Each student at the school was given raffle tickets in early November to sell for $5 apiece, and the tickets and the money raised were due back at the school Thursday.
While the foundation board members were still counting the proceeds Friday, the drive generated about $13,000, Delves said. Perhaps as much as $5,000 of that money will be used to purchase the three prizes that were raffled off — a seven-day trip to Hawaii, a high-definition television and a digital camera and photo printer — so the school foundation will keep about $8,000.
“A lot of stuff came in in the last few days,” Delves said. “I’m very happy with that result.”
Delves tried to get some of the prizes donated, but in the end the foundation will most likely purchase the three raffle prizes. Delves said she was able to get good deals on items like the hotel accommodations in Hawaii.
The members of the foundation — which is called the W.A.V.E. Foundation, which stands for Woodlanders are Volunteers for Education — will vote on how to use the money at their next meeting, Delves said.
The foundation decides how to spend its money by voting on grant proposals that teachers or parents can submit. One grant proposal that the foundation will consider at its next meeting asks the foundation to purchase a new copy machine for the school. About $3,000 of the money raised may go to that purchase, if the foundation approvesit, Delves said.
In the foundation’s 10-year history, it has purchased playground equipment and computers, and has helped supplement the salaries of support staff members at the school.


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Some hotels or vacation rentals will provide reusable bags. If not, you will have the option of purchasing one for a small fee, around $0.50 each for reusable bags upon checkout. Most retailers will provide paper bags or alternatives, so save them to be reused throughout the trip. Also, it is advised that you bring a Reusable water bottle so you don’t have to purchase plastic water bottles. There are many different options, such as Hyoflask, Yeti or Thermoflask. A stainless steel water bottle keeps water or drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for 6 hours. They come in many different sizes; There is even a 12 ounce “keiki size” for little hands. The stainless steel water bottles have become part of the lifestyle of Kauai.
2. Monk seals, sea turtles, and the Nene goose are protected by law; Keep your distance.
3. It’s hard to get lost.
You will gain confidence in your navigational abilities on Kauai. Highway 50 is the main road that runs all the way from Ha’ena to Polihale. Additionally, you have your cell phone for GPS. So get out of that hotel room and go explore! You should know that you cannot circle the Island of Kauai in a car as the Napali Cliffs block access. The farthest you can go North is to Hanalei. The westernmost point is Polihale beach.
4. You will need to a rent a car.
Although Kauai is a small island, towns are far apart. If you want to explore the different sides of the island and experience all that Kauai has to offer, you will need a car. Check out our Things To Do links to get the most out of your visit.
5. We drive with Aloha.
We have traffic too. You will experience some traffic through Kapaa town and near the tunnel of trees in the early morning and around 3-5 in the afternoon. This is mainly because many are commuting to work or school. The afternoon traffic is called Pau Hana traffic, as residents head home after work. Overtaking cars doesn’t help to get you where you need to go any faster. Besides that, most of the island is a two lane road which increases the danger not just for you, but for others on the road. Most people use blinkers, but not all the time and usually go with the flow of traffic. Also, relatively speaking residents of Kauai do not use their horns. Remember that you’re not in the city, so there’s no rush. You stay on Hawaiian Time so there is no worries about being late. People understand that you can get stuck in traffic sometimes. Drive with Aloha!
6. Rainy Days on Kauai is normal. You are on the Garden Island and near the wettest spot on Earth.
Most of the island will experience rain at some point due to the trade showers and the natural weather patterns that make Mt. Waialeale the wettest spot on Earth. However there is no need to worry as trade showers and rain come and go very quickly. If you are stuck on the North or East side of the Island when it is raining, head to sunny Poipu or to the West Side of Kauai where it is relatively sunny all year long. Check out Kekaha Beach if Poipu is experiencing rain and you want some beach time. Don’t let the rain stop you from enjoying your vacation. Check out some museums, go shopping, grab some souvenirs, catch a movie or sign up for a lei making or hula class. Don’t get discouraged when it rains, be thankful that you are on Kauai. The beauty is still all around you and there is still a good chance that you can find some peace an relaxation in paradise.
7. The only major chain retail stores are Walmart, Costco, and Long’s Drugs (CVS).
These stores carry relatively the same type of merchandise that you would find on the mainland. They do not overly stock summer products and beach essentials. They do tend to offer Hawaii based products like coffees, chocolates, and souvenirs. Renting snorkel gear can get expensive. You could buy gear from these stores, nonetheless if you want specialty items like a full face snorkel mask, the selection is limited. This is especially true if looking for a full face snorkel mask for a child. It is best to bring your own. Also, puddle jumpers are only stocked seasonally. Puddle jumpers are less restrictive than life vests and are better for toddlers. If you want something unique, check out the local shopping. There are a plethora of local boutiques, art galleries, and surf stores. Each town still has it’s own mom and pop stores that need your support. Although prices may be a little more than the major retail stores, we urge visitors to shop LOCAL as much as possible.
8. There are tons of “cheap eats” options.
Groceries are expensive and eating out at restaurants can get pricey. However, you can mix it up and be creative with “cheap eats” options. Kauai’s cusine is diverse as there are many different ethnicities represented in Hawaii’s melting pot. Explore the food trucks, local restuarants, and mom & pop stores for “cheap eats”. You may be pleasantly surprised with the culinary expertise and this will also allow you to dive into local culture.
9. Rash Guards are not just for surfers.
It is recommended that you should purchase a rash guard to wear at the beach, especially for your children. Most of these have a SPF of 50 built into them. We have witnessed lots of people who can not enjoy their vacation because of sunburn. Apply sunscreen before you get to the beach and reapply after swimming. Local Surf stores do carry a good selection but it is often hard to find sizes for infants or children ages 2 and below.
10. “You stay on Hawaiian Time”
Slow Down and respect the pace of living. Plan, but don’t over plan. Keep calm. There is no need to rush. Breathe the rich oxygen filled air and enjoy the natural beauty that Kauai has to offer. Remember that you are on vacation, and really there is no where you need to be.
Kauai with Keiki is a resource for visitors to Kauai who are bringing children, given from a L.O.C.A.L perspective, Loving Our Community and Lifestyle.


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Sheila has been doing artworks all of her life, mostly painting and drawing. She had her first gallery show in 1975. She has studied at the following schools of art:
Burnley School of Art, in Seattle, Washington
Honolulu Academy of Arts, Honolulu, Hawaii
Hoschschue fur Bildende und Kunst, Berlin, Germany and
Frei Academy Art Psychopolis, The Hague, Holland.
She's thankful to have paintings in art collections internationally. She has worked in ink, oils acrylics, and sculpture, but watercolor is her greatest love.
She invites you to enjoy these artworks. She paints them because she is IN AWE at the beauty of our earth – its endless and ever changing clouds, water, sky, forests and mountains. When she paints these landscapes, she sits at her easel and allow herself to enter into a quiet space of no thought. She makes a mark and the painting begins to appear on the empty white paper. She tries to keep up with its birthing. If you wish to contact her, Sheila’s email is email@example.com.
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A traditional sandwich pickle with diced carrot, apple, tomato and Wold Top Brewery’s Marmalade Porter Gluten Free Real Ale giving a deliciously distinct flavour.
Suitable for Vegans
Carrots 41%, Apples 14%, Onions 14%, Sugar 7%, Wine Vinegar 8%, Treacle 9%, Tomato Paste 4%, Wold Top Real Ale 4% (Against the Grain WHEAT & BARLEY), Sea Salt, Spices, Corn Starch.
Nutrition per 100g typically:
|Carbs||18.4g of which sugars 17.4g|
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Suffolk seedsman Mr Fothergill’s believes it is the only company in the world capable of filling two different types of seeds into a perforated twin pack of two discrete chambers – and it is putting its technology to good use for the 2014/15 season with the introduction of its Planting Companions range.
The company’s production director Jeremy Sharp says “The technical developments and investment made in the machine seed filling process now means Mr Fothergill?s can combine 80 per cent of its seed varieties in any twin combination.? We have been working towards this goal of giving customers one package of Planting Companions varieties, thereby adding value to the traditional seed packet, since we acquired the packing lines in 2012”.
The launch is based on the success of its Value Twin Packs for the 2013-14 season.? Planting Companions Twin Packs is a mini-range which pairs eight species known to work naturally together to reduce pests when growing close to each other.
With a distinctive logo and highlighted on-stand with new point-of-sale material, Mr Fothergill’s believes Planting Companions will prove popular with those gardeners who prefer to combat pests by natural means.
The pairings are:
Carrot and Spring Onion to deter aphids, carrot fly and onion fly.
Lettuce and Chervil to protect from aphids and slugs.
Cabbage and Thyme to repel cabbage white butterflies.
Tomato and Marigold to combat whitefly and aphids.


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Secret Defenders comic books issue 22 1993-1995
Final Defense: Part 1 of 4: Shadowboxing Helena - Written by Tom Brevoort & Mike Kanterovich. Art by Bill Wylie & Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Bill Wylie & Michael Bair. Shadowoman's origin is revealed as she metamorphs into the evil Sepulchre! Meanwhile, Doctor Druid leads the Secret Defenders on a mysterious mission that will change the Defenders forever! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and then butter the lining. You could also use nonstick cooking spray.
Cut your loaf of bread into 1” strips going one direction, being careful NOT to cut all the way through. Turn the loaf and cut across your first set of cuts yielding 1” squares, still being careful not to cut all the way through. Place your cut loaf on the prepared baking sheet.
Whisk together the melted butter and milk. Stir in the sugar and then beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Then whisk in the cinnamon. I like to mix everything up in a large liquid measuring cup - it makes the next step easier.
Slowly pour the mixture in between all the cuts in the bread. Use your fingers to gently pull each cut apart while you pour so the liquid will soak in all the way through. It's fine to coat the top of the loaf a little bit as well; it serves as sort of an egg wash turning the bread a pretty golden brown.
Bake for 25-30 minutes.
When you take the loaf from the oven, drizzle the syrup over it. Crumble and coarsely chop the bacon and sprinkle it over the top. Serve warm.


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Online Games & Gambling Blackjack
Part of realization how to play blackjack is figuring out the conditions that are employed in the game.
Bet - To bet on blackjack.
Blind Bet - a stake that particular players of poker are required to create as a end of their position of betting.
If the Player breasts the bet is failed, in the case the Merchantman misfortunes the Player automatically all - time wins the wager.
Soft palm - A palm that consists of an Ace as well as has 2 possible sums up (depending on if the Ace obtains a value of one or 11) neither of which excels 21.
Stand - Player selects to end game by not gaining anymore cards.
Hit - The term for when a black jack gambler requests for another card from the dealer.
Holecard - This is the Dealer 's second card, commonly acted facedown and not turned over til the players decide what shift to generate.
When freshly shuffled cards are brought back into action a substantial portion of the cards are kept from game by the inclusion of a cut - card at the back of the blackjack deck or shole. The placement of the cut card notes the spot where play will be finalized as well as the cards are once more combined. During the play, used cards are stacked in a discard tray. When the cut - card is got, the game is finished, and the resting UN - dealt cards are entered someplace into the middle of the cards that have recently been stacked up in the discard tray.
Blackjack game originates while the players spot their stakes as well as the stickman shoves the dice to a shooter.
Each player takes turns to accept a card to make an attempt as well as accept closer to 21 without crashing.
Winning black jack only signifies hitting the dealer 's point total without going over 21.
An ace and a ten, or a natural Blackjack, on the first two cards dealt is an automatic win of player with a pay of 1,5 to 1, til, of course, the home ties.
If both the player as well as the merchantman have Natural Blackjacks in that case it's a knot, nobody gains as well as nobody fails.
For example, the player has been handled an 8 as well as a 5. The dealer 's open card is a 5. It is a fault to think that a quantity of 13 is a bad hand. Anyway the dealer must hit on everything scores of 16 or less as well as 16 is today the top rate the dealer can have.
In most Blackjack games traders strike till they get to a number similar or larger than 17, benefit which they stand 13 %, which delivers the player a feasibility for winning incomparable by other casino plays.
Players may stand, referring that they're happy with their contemporary palm as well as will acquire no longer cards.
To hit is to question one extra card; this can be done an indefinite number of times until a gamer either attains 21 or busts.
A secondly break may be allowed also in situation once more 1 or both of the novel two card hands compose a pair (depending on the rule varieties of each gambling house and blackjack game).
With no facedown card, it's almost never correct fundamental scheme to double or split against a distributor ten or ace, since a vendor pontoon will result in the waste of the crack as well as double up bets; the just exclusion is with a pair of A 's vs a distributor Ten, where it is yet right to crush. In all other incidents, a stand, strike or leave is called for.
11 % to the house edge.
Players who are dealt cards that don't compile a natural blackjack have a few variants. The first is to capitulate, which is thought over the least general of the categories.
Knowing while to leave is only as crucial as realizing while to " hit" or " stand" and is a facility that have to be cultivated to be indeed effective.
Player cannot capitulate while the dealer's hand is a pontoon.
Taking assurance is a not good % play, anything the player general, unless the player is a card counter who knows that an unusually big concentration of 10 - value cards remains to be played. Some sorts in the principles are appropriate for the player, as well as a few are bad. The propels in the edge of house may look small, nevertheless they make large disparities in a play in which the total house edge is fewer than 1 % opposite a chief technique gamer.
In regards to duplication down, players ought to use this variety while they have a hand of 11 as well as the dealer demonstrates an Ace. They must as well reduplicate a gentle 19 when the merchantman displays a 6 as well as reduplicate with a soft 18 with a dealer card of 2. With one deck games the main scheme is a little converted as well as gamers must hit a soft 18 hand when an ace is presented. They must too crush a couple of 9s is there is an Ace. If the selected game permits for surrendering, opt this variant with a hard 15 with a dealer Ace as well as a hard 17 with an Ace.
Blackjack is one of the simpliest games of the casino to play although one of the most hard to professional. The multifarious choices a gambler confronts in actually each as well as each hand create blackjack not just a game of chance, however also a brain game. Depending on the dealer 's upcard, the player can make an informed choice by making use of the system desk in this department derived from mathematical investigation fulfilled on the game. This is called principal blackjack tactic.
Learning the proper way to play card game masterly seems to demand numerous time. So at the present time gamblers can all the time discover something latest and perfect their skills by appending an present - day experience to their experience of gaming.
Everyone in Blackjack games all along the merchantman.
Turning into a skillful blackjack gamer is without a doubt impossible without scrutinizing blackjack principles of betting. Blackjack is probably the game of cards with the easiest concepts eternally, though the game in general is indeed enjoyable. Currently lots of folks play blackjack in gaming houses and too interactive.
Blackjack is player interactive; solutions of the bettor may impress the victory chances or missing a arm. The dealer can forfeit and though have a triumph.
Novice gamblers may gamble blackjack scantily even with a number of experience of the basic strategy as well as consequently have a more negative have experience of than might elsewise have been the accident, and damping them from longer play at the desk.
Learning basic technique for blackjack strength appear complicated firstly, but even barely a little examine of a black jack odds sheet can ramble a long way at the tables.
One can study Internet blackjack reviews; they can be very useful since any information engaging guidelines, technologies, opportunities and so forth, can be exactly identified in this examination.
Some players of blackjack are merely clueless on real tactic, as well as they could really care less. These are the gamblers who easily hope on hunches and pray for luck while they have a big bet on the line.
Several beginners launch knowing how to well gamble Blackjack by passing on to a basic plan scheme – a scheme that demonstrates how to game the first 2 (2) cards based on the up card of the vendor as well as there's a demand to investigate what kinds to produce further to taking a strike.
Most humans can get to know main strategy in blackjack in merely several hours, nevertheless finding out the proper strategies forces loads of sense. The edge of house for a fundamental scheme gambler on a classic 21 play is simply 0. 5 %, parallelled to a whopping 4 % for somebody who 's barely gambling corresponding to gut feel. Those quantities do not tone like much, although that's a different of eight. In other words, a basic strategy gamer will forfeit$ 100 in the identical volume of time a gut instinct player will forfeit$ 800. The disparity between 0. 5 % as well as 4 % is incredible concerning game of chance preferences.
Players who reckon cards are in a very good side to referee what they should do following - strike, stand, doublet or crush. Although it is not doubtlessly banned to count cards, gambling houses don't like card - counters, since they're more probably to gain money.
Card counting acts on the suggestion that a few cards are right to the blackjack player, while others are not good. Taking pay attention on the cards that have been played may define whether the remaining cards are fine to the person gaming, as well as changing staking as well as strategy of gaming accordingly.
Cameras will never be able to collect what goes on into the brain of a gambler, and that is apparently the top reason for why the high - tech casinos of today however have issue spotting the most successful counters of card.
Players with a image as counters of cards time by time have a difficult time disclosing a set to play.

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The CA-40 Chromatic Tuner is a thin, compact chromatic tuner, ideal for use with orchestra.
Larger and more easily readable high-precision LCD needle-style meter.
Wide detection range from A0 - C8.
Calibration function that accommodates a variety of concert pitches.
Sound Out function that lets you produce a reference tone from the internal speaker. The tuner will remember the pitch you select.
Auto Power Off function saves the battery even if you forget to turn off the tuner.
Memory Backup function.
Approximately 85 hours of continuous use.
A detection range that's wider than ever.
With a wide range that covers A0 (27.50 Hz) - C8 (4186.01Hz), you can tune a variety of instruments with the CA-40, including wind, string, and keyboard instruments. The pitch and range are detected quickly and accurately. You can use the built-in high-sensitivity microphone to detect the pitch of an acoustic instrument without requiring any other equipment. Alternatively, you can use the separately sold CM-100 contact microphone to send the vibration of the instrument directly to the tuner, so that you can tune accurately without worrying about other sounds in the environment. An output jack (bypass) has been added, making it easy to check the tuning even while you perform.>br> Batteries included.


The Spanish Flu killed thirty million people in 1918. Now, with history threatening to repeat itself, a scientific expedition speeds toward a remote island on the Arctic Sea. For reporter Frank Daly, it is the story of a lifetime. But, when he meets up with the ship upon its return, it is clear that something has gone terribly wrong.
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NIOSHTIC-2 Publications Search
Safety information profile: bleaching processes associated with the textile industry.
NIOSH 1979 Apr; :1-44
A safety information profile is presented for the textile bleaching industry (SIC-2231). Fire, explosion, and health hazards are described and hazard control measures for bleaching by chemical oxidation, normally using hydrogen-peroxide (7722841) and infrequently using sodium-chlorite (7758192) and sodium-hypochlorite (7681529), are reviewed. Occupational accident and illness statistics are tabulated and industry trends and existing standards are discussed. Names and addresses of industry associations, unions, companies, and other interested parties are given. It is concluded that industry injury rates probably are not excessive, injury rate data for the textile bleaching process should be collected and reviewed, and federal regulations for control of bleaching process occupational hazards are inadequate. Federal adoption of industrial association guidelines for the control of hydrogen peroxide hazards is recommended.
NIOSH-Contract; Contract-210-78-0130; Textile-industry; Safety-programs; Safety-practices; Safety-equipment; Accident-statistics; Industrial-operations; Industrial-processes; Industrial-equipment; Industrial-hazards; Textile-machinery
7722-84-1; 7758-19-2; 7681-52-9
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Page last reviewed: September 2, 2020
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division


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Creamy Chicken Pasta. Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta. featured in Tasty's Best Pasta Recipes. Remove to a paper towel to drain, then chop. In the same skillet, add the chicken and season with salt, pepper.
Creamy Chicken Pasta. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility. A delicious, super creamy white wine based sauce loaded with mushrooms and tender. This creamy chicken spinach pasta recipe is a total comfort food dinner! You can cook Creamy Chicken Pasta using 24 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Creamy Chicken Pasta
- You need of for boiling pasta.
- You need 1 cup of pasta (any shape).
- Prepare 1 tsp of Oil.
- It’s 1 tsp of Salt.
- It’s of for chicken marination.
- Prepare 1/2 cup of Chicken boneless cubes.
- You need 2 tbsp of Yogurt.
- It’s 1 tbsp of Ginger Garlic Paste.
- Prepare 1/4 tsp of Salt (to taste).
- Prepare 1/4 tsp of Paprika Powder.
- Prepare 1/4 of White Pepper Powder.
- You need 1/2 tsp of Lemon Juice.
- You need 1 tbsp of Oil (for frying).
- You need of for cream sauce.
- You need 1 tsp of softened Butter.
- Prepare 2 cloves of Garlic chopped.
- You need 1/2 cup of Milk.
- It’s 1/4 cup of Cooking Cream.
- You need 1/4 tsp of Paprika Powder.
- You need 1/4 tsp of Salt (to taste).
- You need 1/2 tsp of Mixed Herbs.
- It’s 1/4 tsp of Peri Peri Powder.
- Prepare 1/4 cup of Mushrooms (canned).
- It’s of Few sprigs of Basil (for garnish).
It comes together quickly – it This spinach chicken pasta is great for busy weeknights. The chicken melts in your mouth, and. Fold cooked pasta into sauce with chicken (and its juices) and arugula. If sauce is too thick, add pasta water until you reach desired consistency.
Creamy Chicken Pasta step by step
- Cut boneless chicken into cubes. Add all marination ingredients to a bowl and add chicken, and mix well. Keep covered for 10 minutes..
- Boil pasta in water with 1 tsp oil and 1 tsp salt. Boil till Al Dente (tender but firm). Drain pasta, add 1 tsp oil so that pasta does not clump..
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add marinated chicken, and fry till tender. Keep aside..
- To make sauce; add 1 tsp butter and chopped garlic to a pan. Fry till garlic becomes golden-brown. Add paprika and roast..
- Add milk, and cream. Mix well till smooth. Add salt, mixed herbs, and peri peri powder. Mix well. Add in mushrooms and stir..
- Add fried chicken to sauce. Add pasta, and mix gently, to not break the pasta..
- Dish out pasta in a bowl, garnish with fresh basil, and serve hot..
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is the perfect family meal. Juicy cajun-spiced chicken is served over a bed of creamy linguine that's packed full of sautéed veggies. This is a recipe I've been making on a. Creamy chicken pasta with spinach and bacon is one of my favorite things to eat! After all, it's a very rich and indulgent treat for dinner.


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Under the proposals, companies would need to disclose material information about all significant sustainability‑related risks and opportunities they are exposed to. The proposals would require disclosure of information about a company’s impacts and dependencies on people, the planet and the economy when relevant to the assessment of the company’s enterprise value. Firms would also be required to provide material information about their “significant climate-related risks and opportunities” to enable investors to assess the effect of climate-related risks and opportunities on their enterprise value.
Smith, who drafted Pinsent Masons’ response (44 pages / 644KB PDF) to the ISSB consultation, called for a staggered implementation timetable to allow the standards to be most effectively implemented and applied. She said: “Enough time must be given for entities to familiarise themselves with the standards and consideration given as to whether the most challenging reporting aspects could be introduced – at least to begin with – on a ‘comply or explain’ basis”.
She also recommended that the effective date of each sustainability disclosure standard be at least 12 months after the relevant final form of standard is published.
Euan McVicar of Pinsent Masons said: “There is a significant risk that the general requirements for sustainability-related disclosures are currently so broad that they will not be implemented consistently” and said there was a concern from individual jurisdictions and regulators that the current proposals might “overwhelm a significant number of reporting entities”. McVicar suggested bringing in the requirement to report on sustainability-related financial information related to specific disclosure topics only when the relevant specific topic disclosure standards have been published “so as not to overwhelm companies who may only now be coming to grips with climate-related financial disclosures”
Smith also said that the ISSB should prioritise the completion of its climate-related disclosure standards due to the immediate challenge posed by the global climate emergency, and urged the board to build on the work of the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) by drafting standards for nature-related disclosures to help tackle the loss of biodiversity around the world “as early as practicable”.
Smith called on the ISSB to publish more guidance on several areas of the proposed disclosure standards that reporting entities could find particularly challenging, including how to collect and analyse climate-related and sustainability-related data across the value chain, transition planning and carbon offsets, and financed and facilitated emissions for financial institutions. She said the ISSB should clarify several terms used throughout the proposals, including the use of “materiality” in relation to enterprise value, as well as the meaning of “sustainability-related”, and “significant” in the context of risks and opportunities.
Smith said more guidance was also needed on the assessment of trade-offs between different sustainability topics. “This is something which most reporting entities will not have considered before in reporting, and there are uncertainties as to how they can meaningfully assess and quantify trade-offs between very different sustainability topics.”
The consultation has now closed and the ISSB is reviewing the feedback it received. It said it plans to publish new standards by the end of 2022.

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