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On March 15, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced temporary restrictions to stop big groups from gathering and staying in close proximity. The social distancing order had been said to be effective through March 31, but as more and more cases of COVID-19 appeared in the city, the restriction was extended until May 15. This temporary restriction was created to help flatten the curve and keep as many people healthy as possible, closing all places where there would be large gatherings such as the GCC campus and only keeping “essential businesses” open. Essential businesses have been forced to adapt their practices to stay open. Many others do not fall under the “essential businesses” category, meaning lots of families are now without an income.
More than six weeks have passed since the temporary restrictions were put in place and many small businesses and self-employed people in Los Angeles are struggling to make ends meet. Despite the largest stimulus bill in history, COVID-19 had financially impacted the whole economy leaving small business owners with decisions to make.
On March 30, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the distribution of economic impact payments would begin with the only requirement to receive the check is to have filed tax for 2019 or 2018. However, the individual must have a social security number to be able to receive the stimulus check, and if you only have a Tax Pin (ITIN), you will not be eligible, shutting out aid for families, even if their children are first-generation citizens, according to the IRS. If two spouses were to file their taxes together but only one person has a social security number and the other spouse only has an ITIN, that family is no longer eligible to receive the stimulus check, also closing the door to receive funding for the aid for their children, according to the IRS.
Many small businesses in Los Angeles are mom and pop owned, which heavily rely on the income from their revenue. As the doors stay closed, people are left with bills to pay and questions on how they will be able to pay them. Some businesses were unable to find the answer and were already forced to shut down. The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that they will be giving small interest loans for businesses that apply for them and that the loans may be forgivable if 75% of the amount received is spent on payroll, with the other 25% being spent on utilities, rent or mortgage interest. These loans are helping the economy and families as establishments that have received the loans are able to keep their employees, but since COVID-19 is not like anything we have experienced before, it is unknown when the temporary restrictions will be lifted.
COVID-19 had caused the closure of many small businesses across the country, but as the reason for the closures is to keep as many people healthy and help flatten the curve, many citizens are no longer abiding the stay at home order. California Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed that he will increase the length of the statewide enforcement for everyone to stay home, saying, “The only thing that will set us back is people stopping to practice physical distancing and appropriate social distancing. That’s the only thing that’s going to slow down our ability to reopen this economy.” These protests might just be adding to the pot of problems that COVID-19 has brought.
GCC will continue to host the upcoming summer session classes online. At the moment, El Vaquero is unable to confirm if classes in the upcoming Fall 2020 session will be held on campus or to stay on the online platform, but we were advised to watch our email. Nevertheless, GCC’s staff is continuing to provide students with assistance on their college pathway.
Eric Manon can be found at [email protected]


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Last month’s MLB London Series generated higher per-capita revenues than any other MLB international game, SportBusiness has learned.
Speaking at the SportBusiness Decision Makers Summit in London, Andrew Hampel, president of Legends International, said the two-day series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees was an unprecedented success in revenue terms, helping to underscore London’s reputation as a world-class host city.
Over 138,000 fans filled the London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Park for the two sold-out matches, with roughly 30 per cent of fans traveling from the US and 70 per cent being local.
Hampel, whose Legends International held the retail concession for the series, praised the MLB for transforming the London Stadium into an authentic American ballpark, helping to drive revenues across the board.
“It was phenomenal, it felt like an American ballpark,” said Hampel. “You can’t just pick up a baseball diamond, with its physical size and sightlines, and plonk it down in any football ground.
“It worked at the London Stadium for precisely the same reason that it doesn’t work for football, because it’s got the physical size to accommodate it.
“Did it work for baseball? – absolutely. They did a brilliant job of bringing baseball to London.”
Hampel said he expects the MLB to return to London beyond its two-year spell at the London Stadium, following in the footsteps of the NFL. Though he warned that the MLB may struggle to export itself to other markets.
“As a platform it’s great, but they’ve got some real logistical issues about where they can take the sport.”

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Before you buy auto insurance, it’s important to know North Carolina’s car insurance laws so you can make sure you’re meeting the legal requirements for your state.
North Carolina Car Insurance Laws
According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, North Carolina’s car insurance laws require all drivers to present proof of liability insurance when they register their vehicle. North Carolina vehicle owners with cars registered in their name must be able to certify that they have insurance and that it meets state minimum requirements for:
- $30,000 for bodily injury to or death of one individual and $60,000 for any one accident; and
- $25,000 for injury to the property of others in any one accident.
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In the state of North Carolina, it is illegal to drive any motor vehicle without proof of insurance or financial responsibility. The driver must maintain proof of continuous insurance throughout the registration period. The penalties for driving without car insurance in North Carolina include: fines and fees of up to $100, up to 45 days of probation and suspension of registration for up to 30 days.
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North Carolina DUI laws state that drivers with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or more are considered to be driving under the influence. North Carolina DUI laws also prohibit driving under the influence of controlled substances such as marijuana, cocaine or inhalants. Per the DOT, Penalties for a first conviction of DUI may include:
- Mandatory revocation of your driver license for one year.
- Once your driver license is restored, your legal alcohol concentration will be lowered to 0.04 for three years.
- Minimum punishment is a fine up to $200 and a minimum 24 hours imprisonment, 24 hours community service, or any combination of these.
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The state of North Carolina currently does not have a full ban on cell phone use for all drivers. However, novice drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from using a cell phone in any manner (talking, texting, playing games, etc.) while driving. North Carolina also has a texting while driving ban for all drivers. It is a minor misdemeanor and violators could face a fine of at least $100.
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North Carolina does not require an SR-22 for DUI offenses. However if you have an SR-22 filing in another state, and move to North Carolina you must maintain your SR22 in the state where it is required. An SR-22 form may need to be filed for three years with your former state, showing proof of financial responsibility. This filing is usually required after the suspension of your driving privileges has been lifted. Your insurer can electronically file SR-22 insurance documents with your former state for drivers that are required to keep and show valid auto liability insurance.
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Free pre-legalization potheads still in Colorado prisons
The United States Constitution prohibits “ex post facto” laws that would criminalize past acts that were legal when committed. But of course there is no prohibition in re-visiting the sentences of persons convicted of acts later de-criminalized.
Yet, a funny thing happened on the way to affirming the libertarian civil right to smoke and be taxed while puffing on a doobie in Colorado. They forgot the refugees of the cannabis-Prohibition Era:
You’d have to be living under a rock to not know about what’s happening in Colorado – it’s marijuana mayhem! Weed has finally become legal for retail sale in that state, and more might follow. And yet, there are still hundreds of marijuana convicts sitting in jail. We talk to social justice journalist Matt Fleischer about America’s policy of not guaranteeing “retroactive ameliorative relief,” or letting marijuana convicts out of prison after the law changes.
Marijuana has been known to make people lazy and forgetful. It seems lawmakers in the Centennial State may have hit the bong too much before thinking through legalization. Should the free people of Colorado be having this much fun while those imprisoned for their right to party continue to languish in jail:
Pot heads that could be paying taxes on the outside remain in stir costing the state tax dollars. Free the tokers! Seriously.

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completed such an inventory, other steps must be taken towards the
implementation of a metadata management design:
library-wide consensus regarding metadata element decisions and generalized
meetings with stakeholders to discuss the costs and benefits of creating a
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stewardship in making tools and resource files more broadly accessible.
Stakeholders’ meetings will present opportunities to begin articulating the
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reusable transformation tools that would help to make such a metadata design
|(4) Move from
discussions of a MARC repurposing design to discussions of creating a
library-wide metadata management design. Stakeholders in library-wide
metadata management design will likely be more numerous than those interested
in MARC repurposing design because library metadata activities typically
extend beyond MARC repurposing.
|(5) Investigate the
costs and benefits of taking the creation of a library-wide metadata
management design yet further by investigating the creation of a metadata
management repository of mapping schematics, transformation tools, data
files, and other metadata resources. Creating a metadata repository would
involve treating metadata components as persistent digital objects with
persistent identifiers and descriptive metadata in order to facilitate their
discovery and retrieval through a digital content delivery system. Building
searchable metadata repositories would make it easier for libraries to share
their metadata mapping and transformation resources with each other.
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Justin Timberlake was part of the Oscar season last year because of that song from Trolls. We’ll come back to the song in a minute. For now, this is about JT’s acting. He worked with Woody Allen last year on Wonder Wheel. Wonder Wheel will be the closing film at the New York Film Festival in October. Wonder Wheel (also starring Kate Winslet, Jim Belushi, and Juno Temple) is part of the production deal that Woody signed with Amazon. And in big industry news today, Amazon just announced that it will be taking over their own distribution. Previously Amazon relied on distribution partners to release their films. With this move, Amazon will now function in all respects like a proper studio. Wonder Wheel is scheduled to open in theatres on December 1 and, as you know, a Woody Allen film around holiday season means that Amazon certainly expects it to be a factor during awards season. And Amazon has the money to put into an aggressive Oscar campaign. So, just a heads up. We might be in for a lot of JT this fall. And he will be smug as f-ck, especially if he’s out there fronting a film that’s being considered a contender.
Here’s JT walking around New York yesterday and today. A couple of days ago, a reader called Susan sent me a link to a video that made me laugh and I really wanted to post but I had no new photos to use. It’s like he heard me. Remember when Can’t Stop The Feeling was named the Worst Song of 2016? Not that you needed to be convinced of it but here’s further confirmation:


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Rowntree’s is a British confectionary that developed some of the most popular candies/chocolates in the world, including Kit Kat, Aero, Smarties, and After Eight.
Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, it was among the three biggest confectionery manufacturers in the United Kindom, alongside Cadbury and Fry, and by 1981 it was already considered the fourth-largest confectionery in the world.
Eventually, Rowntree’s was bought by Nestlé, and today it continues to market products such as Fruit Pastilles, Fruit Gums, and Jelly Tots, which are the ones vegans are interested in when inquiring about their products.
So, which Rowntree’s products are vegan? Rowntree’s original product range is not vegan because they contain gelatin. However, they have recently introduced a new range of Fruit Pastilles and Jelly Tots that don’t contain any animal ingredients.
With that being said, there are many products Rowntree’s have in their line, so it’s important to separate non-vegan products from vegan products. In this article, we’re going to do that and more.
Rowntree’s: Which Sweets are Vegan?
Rowntree’s, as a confectionery manufacturer, has a wide range of sweets in their ‘portfolio’, which include: Fruit Pastilles, Jelly Tots, Pick and Mix, Randoms, and Fruit Gums.
Here is a table to show you which of those products are vegan, and which ones are not:
|Product:||Is it Vegan?||Animal Ingredients:|
|Original Fruit Pastilles||No||Gelatin|
|Vegan Fruit Pastilles (New Recipe)||Yes||None|
|Vegan Fruit Pastilles – Strawberry & Blackcurrant – (New Recipe)||Yes||None|
|Original Jelly Tots||No||Gelatin|
|Vegan Jelly Tots (New Recipe)||Yes||None|
|Pick & Mix||No||Gelatin|
They have three vegan products that were confectioned based on original recipes, namely the original Fruit Pastilles, and the original Jelly Tots, and a new recipe of Fruit Pastilles with strawberry and blackcurrant flavors.
According to Rowntree’s brand manager, there were plenty of requests over the years for vegan products:
“We have had many requests from consumers over the years asking if we can make Fruit Pastilles vegetarian or vegan. We want the brand to be enjoyed by as many consumers as possible and so we are delighted to be able to introduce our new vegan-friendly recipe across the full range of sweets.
“In developing the new formulation, we were very conscious of our responsibility as custodians of this much-loved brand and its long history. Through this recipe change, we’ve made the sweets slightly softer, which we know has been a market trend for several years. However, our priority was to preserve the fabulously fruity chew that has made Fruit Pastilles a classic for almost a century and a half.”
Even though the three products Rowntree’s has launched are vegan, there are still some vegans who aren’t too receptive to the idea of consuming products from a company like Nestlé which has an unethical footprint.
Should we buy from companies like Nestlé?
We are often faced with ethical complications when it comes to buying products from giant companies, such as Nestlé, which profit largely from products of animal origin.
On one hand, It still feels like we are contributing to animal suffering.
On the other hand, when we buy their vegan products, we can compel them to launch more vegan products, which is quite impactful in the grand scheme of things.
In other words, the company will begin to invest its profits into creating more vegan products, which may entice non-vegan consumers to eat vegan products, reducing animal suffering on a broader scale.
Here is a neat video of Gary Yourofsky (a popular vegan activist) speaking on this issue:
He believes that you should consume vegan products from non-vegan companies for the reasons we have mentioned above.
Summary: Rowntree’s Has Three Vegan Products
Most of Rowntree’s products are not vegan because they’re confectioned using gelatin, an ingredient that is obtained by boiling skin, tendons, ligaments, and/or bones with water.
However, they have launched new versions of Fruit Pastilles and Jelly Tots without gelatin, making them suitable for vegans.
Are Rowntree’s Fruit Pastilles Gluten-Free?
According to Nestlé, Rowntree’s Fruit Pastilles are safe for a gluten-free diet, however, some consumers have claimed to have gotten ill from a gluten reaction.
Here is a particular comment from one consumer:
“No, they are not gluten-free. I’ve tried these and gotten ill with a gluten reaction. Rowntree lists them as containing gluten but below codex level, which means the start and/or the glucose syrup are from a wheat source. Based on the reaction I had, I do not believe they even meet the codex requirement.”
Given the experience from this consumer, I’d say that Rowntree’s Fruit Pastilles are not gluten-free.
Are Rowntree’s Fruit Pastilles Halal?
The original Rowntree’s Fruit Pastilles are not halal because they contain gelatin, which is typically not considered halal. However, there are also vegan Fruit Pastilles, which should also be halal, given that they have no gelatin.


Iran rejects instrumental use of chemical weapons issue
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, April 10, IRNA -- A senior advisor to Iranian foreign minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari on Tuesday dismissed instrumental use of chemical weapons issue as unacceptable, saying that Iran favors a legal approach to deal with the alleged use of such arms.
Talking to IRNA on the sidelines of a meeting with Putin's special envoy on Syrian affairs Alexander Lavrentiev late Tuesday, he added that dealing with allegations about use of chemical weapons should take a legal course.
Today's meeting focusing on the latest developments in Syria and region took place as per an agreement between the Iranian and Russian presidents in Ankara, he said, noting that they agreed in Ankara that close consultations on Syria between the two countries' officials be continued.
"Syria is exposed to new threats by the US and other countries which are out to take actions against Syria by raising the issue of chemical weapons," he said.
Iran's stance as the biggest victim of the chemical weapons in the contemporary era has always been transparent and clear and it will not agree to use such arms by any side, Ansari said, arguing that given their irreparable damage, Iran is at the forefront of the opposition to chemical weapons in any war.
The senior Iranian diplomat further noted that whenever a major achievement is made in the face of the terrorists, a new coordinated tactic and game is introduced by the terrorist groups and other players.
They are trying to stop developments through such games as the issue of chemical weapons to continue their permanent push for promoting insecurity and instability and protection of terrorists, Ansari said.
Iran will never accept instrumental use of chemical weapons issue which has been turned into a tool in the hands of foreign powers in Syria and region, he said, noting that today's meeting revealed that the two countries' stances in this respect are close.
The countries' support for the terrorists has brought about massive instability in Syria and region, he complained.
Lavrentiev discussed recent developments in Syria with Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani and Jaberi-Ansari in Tehran on Tuesday.
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On ABC’s The View Friday, co-host Joy Behar said Fox News host Tucker Carlson “couldn’t resist going full bigot” in comments Carlson made Thursday night about Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
On Fox’s top-rated Tucker Carlson Tonight, Carlson mocked Buttigieg for taking paternity leave after Buttigieg and his husband newborn twins. “Paternity leave, they call it,” the Fox News host said. “Trying to figure out how to breast feed. No word on how that went.” The remark had Carlson trending on Twitter Thursday night, with most commenters slamming Carlson.
Behar called Carlson “insecure” and asked, “he’s mocking (Buttigieg’s) manliness? What is he mocking?” Co-host Sunny Hostin said of Carlson “he’s an equal opportunity bigot.”
Guest host Sherri Shepherd, noting that paternity leave is hardly a mystery and that an increasing number of companies—including Fox, where host Jesse Watters took time off following the birth of his third child—offer time off to parents to bond with their children, saying “men actually have to take time off. Your significant other needs help, you need help. Men get stressed, so I think it’s great.”
Behar returned to the question of what Carlson was implying with his “breast feeding” quip, saying “regarding the mocking of the manliness of Pete Buttigieg, I’d like to just say that Pete Buttigieg served six years in the Navy Reserve and deployed—was deployed in Afghanistan. Tucker Carlson was booted off Dancing with the Stars after he couldn’t even do the Cha Cha.”


Level 1 charging stations, also known as trickle charging, are the most basic form of electric vehicle (EV) charging. These chargers typically use a standard 120-volt AC household outlet, which can be found in most homes and offices. Level 1 charging stations provide a convenient and low-cost option for EV drivers who only need to charge their vehicles overnight or during the day while they are parked for extended periods.
One of the key advantages of level 1 charging stations is their ease of use. No special installation or equipment is required, and most EVs come with a level 1 charging cable that can be plugged directly into a standard outlet. Additionally, the slow charging rate of level 1 stations can help extend the lifespan of EV batteries by reducing the amount of heat generated during charging.
However, the slow charging rate of level 1 charging stations is also a major drawback. They typically provide a charging rate of only 4-5 miles of range per hour, which means that it can take up to 24 hours or more to fully charge an EV with a larger battery. This makes level 1 charging impractical for drivers who require quick charging or who have longer daily commutes.
Another disadvantage of level 1 charging is the potential for overheating or electrical hazards. Because level 1 charging uses a standard household outlet, there is a risk of overloading the circuit or causing other electrical problems. As such, it is important to ensure that the electrical system is properly grounded and that the outlet is rated to handle the charging load.
Despite these limitations, level 1 charging stations remain a popular and convenient option for EV drivers who have access to a standard household outlet. For those who require faster charging or more flexibility in their charging options, level 2 or level 3 charging stations may be a better choice.
In terms of material requirements, level 1 charging stations typically do not require any special materials beyond the charging cable and a standard electrical outlet. However, it is important to ensure that the charging cable is rated for outdoor use and that the outlet is properly grounded and meets all local electrical codes and regulations.


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Eating disorders combined with bipolar disorder are common. Up to 26% of people with eating disorders also have bipolar disorder. These eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in people with bipolar disorder. The estimated that the amount of people with both bipolar disorder and binge eating disorder is 15%, with 17% of people with bipolar disorder also having repeated episodes of binge eating behavior. The frequency in the general population is 2-5%. With the frequency of binge eating disorder being so high, it’s important to understand what could be causing the behavior. A new study looked at binge eating disorder behaviors and their associations with illness characteristics of bipolar disorder.
Binge eating consists of eating abnormally large quantities of food in a short time. It can cause physical pain, psychological distress and resulting feelings of guilt. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders describes symptoms of binge eating disorder this way:
-Recurrent episodes of binge eating. An episode of binge eating is characterized by both of the following:
- Eating, in a discrete period of time (e.g., within any 2-hour period), an amount of food that is definitely larger than what most people would eat in a similar period of time under similar circumstances.
- A sense of lack of control over eating during the episode (e.g., a feeling that one cannot stop eating or control what or how much one is eating).
-The binge-eating episodes are associated with three (or more) of the following:
- Eating much more rapidly than normal.
- Eating until feeling uncomfortably full.
- Eating large amounts of food when not feeling physically hungry.
- Eating alone because of feeling embarrassed by how much one is eating.
- Feeling disgusted with oneself, depressed, or very guilty afterward.
-Marked distress regarding binge eating is present.
-The binge eating occurs, on average, at least once a week for 3 months.
-The binge eating is not associated with the recurrent use of inappropriate compensatory behavior as in bulimia nervosa and does not occur exclusively during the course of bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa.
A new study, led by Hortense Boulanger of the Departement de Psychiatrie et de Médecine Addictologique in Paris,France and published in the Journal of Affective Disorders looked at interviews with 145 outpatients with bipolar I disorder. They were given questionnaires that surveyed their experiences with bipolar disorder including illness duration, history of substance use disorder, suicide attempts and previous eating disorders. They were also screened for depressive and manic symptoms.
To establish binge eating behavior, they were surveyed about behavioral symptoms like eating large amounts of food quickly and cognitive symptoms such as feelings of guilt or loss of control.
Out of the 145 patients, 18.6% showed symptoms of binge eating behavior. Seventy-four percent of those patients were women.
The main findings of the study were that people with both binge eating behaviors and bipolar disorder had a shorter duration of illness and high levels of anxiety and emotional reactivity.
The researchers hypothesized that the shorter duration of illness factor may be due to the fact that binge eating behaviors typically begin to occur in late adolescence and early adulthood. Those that were younger at the time of the interview may have influenced that factor.
High levels of anxiety are common in bipolar disorder. More than half of people with bipolar disorder have at least one accompanying anxiety disorder. It can also be related to high emotional reactivity. People with bipolar disorder tend to have a higher emotional response to stimuli and it can tend to be more negative as well. Negative emotions can be a trigger for binge eating behavior.
Other, less significant findings in the research included increased impulsivity in those with binge eating behaviors as well as twice the amount of emotional eating tendencies.
If you are experiencing increased amounts of emotional eating or any signs of an eating disorder, speak to your doctor or psychiatrist. Eating disorders are treatable and recovery is possible.
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Front Porch Poems (Tales from the Keniston Woods)
Listen to an excerpt from the Albany Records release New People, tracks 14–16.
When I wrote Front Porch Poems, I had been living in the small town of Plymouth, NH, for almost 13 years. One of the most important events in the artistic life of Plymouth during that time has been the arrival of Eva Nagorka and Rodger Ellsworth—both successful musicians living and working in Washington, DC, when Rodger’s great aunt, Rachel Keniston, passed away.
The Keniston family homestead stands on a hill overlooking the town of Plymouth. Rachel was born there, and lived her entire life there with her sister, Miriam, who died in 1982. Miriam left behind many poems describing the passing of the seasons in northern New England, and the inspiring views from the homestead’s graceful front porch.
Upon Rachel’s death, the Keniston homestead passed to Rodger Ellsworth. Rather than let it leave the family’s hands, he and Eva decided to leave the nation’s capital and make their home in New Hampshire. Their work here as performers and teachers continues to have a significant impact on the cultural life of the region.
Upon receiving the 2006 Composer of the Year commission from the New Hampshire Music Teachers Association, I immediately thought of writing a piece for Rodger and Eva to perform together, and asked them to suggest texts for me to set. They responded with the Miriam Keniston poems set in the first two movements of this work. The third poem, my contribution to the set, is my response to Rodger and Eva’s request for a tango that they could perform together. I hope that the entire work stands as a tribute to Rodger, Eva, their lives together in the Keniston homestead, and the many ways their neighbors are enriched by their presence among us.
I. Fairies on My Hilltop
There are fairies on my hilltop.
The sunbeams gaily dancing
I gaze in wonder at the sight,
Each sprite in gossamer and lace
Oh, there are fairies on my hilltop,
II. A Winter Night
The moon rides high in the wintry sky
He blusters and roars and pounds at the doors,
And the moon shines on 'til the coming of dawn,
III. Tango Violistico
The very next time that you’re watching your local orchestra,
But in the middle lies the noblest of all the instruments,
he man can play viola,
The man can play viola
Too long I loitered all alone in romance’s waiting room
But then I heard him, and I knew there was no more waiting game,
The man can play viola,
The man can play viola,
How’d this violist get so?
“Fairies on My Hilltop” and “A Winter Night” are used here by permission of the Estate of Miriam Keniston.
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The planned closings of three Chicago Dominick's grocery stores on the Far North, Northwest and Southwest Sides would leave 75 city blocks and more than 18,000 residents with grocery store access as low as that in a "food desert," according to a study.
The finding by urban research consultant Mari Gallagher was presented Thursday during a panel discussion sponsored by the Chicago Foundation for Women and the Chicago Urban League. The panel sought to address neighborhood strategies and public policies that would give low-income women and children access to healthy food.
More than half a million Chicagoans live in so-called food deserts, where fast-food restaurants are plentiful and grocery stores are scarce. And about 400,000 people live in areas with an imbalance of food choices, meaning that residents often find it more difficult to buy an apple than a candy bar, research shows.
Earlier this month, Dominick's parent company, Safeway Inc., announced plans to close 14 stores that were not performing well--three in the city and 11 in the suburbs. The city stores are at 3300 W. Belmont Ave., 6623 N. Damen Ave. and 5829 S. Archer Ave. The study did not address the impact of the suburban closings.
The Chicago store closings also will reduce grocery store access to another 54 city blocks where more than 13,000 people live, according to the finding, an update to a study Gallagher conducted last year for LaSalle Bank. The study examined the impact of food deserts on public health.
Gallagher measured the distance from every Chicago block to the nearest grocery store and fast-food restaurant. She then developed a score to quantify the balance of food choice available to residents.
She said residents in 75 blocks will have to travel as far to the grocery store as people in a food desert.
"So [these closings] will have an effect," Gallagher said. "The needle is moving in the wrong direction if you're concerned about access to healthy food."


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Depending on your favorite variety of lettuce, you can grow it all year long. Lettuce is easy to grow, makes a great addition to any home garden and is a great food to always have on hand.
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Srinagar: All Republic Day programmes in Kashmir, including the main event in Srinagar, Friday passed off peacefully amid tight security in view of intelligence reports suggesting that militants might target the functions.
No untoward incident was reported in the Valley.
“The Republic Day functions at all district headquarters passed off peacefully,” a senior police officer said.
The main official function was held at Srinagar’s Sher- e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, where Revenue Minister Abdul Rehman Veeri presided over the event.
All roads leading to the stadium were sealed after intelligence inputs suggested the possibility that militants or other “anti-national” elements may try to disrupt the event, officials said.
Security forces had laid down a multi-layer cordon around the stadium. The stadium hosted the parade for the first time as the regular venue, Bakhshi stadium, is being renovated.
Multiple checkpoints had been set up near the stadium.
The function at the stadium was attended mostly by state government officials and a few political workers.
Invitations were not extended to the general public in view of paucity of space at the makeshift venue, officials said.
Various wings of police and school children participated in the parade. The students presented a colourful programme.
Public Works Minister Naeem Akhtar took the salute at a parade in Kulgam. Relief and Disaster Management Minister Javed Mustafa presided over a function in Shopian, while Abdul Haq Khan was the chief guest in Anantnag.
Other ministers who presided over the Republic Day parades included Sajad Gani Lone (Kupwara), Imran Ansari (Bandipora), Basharat Bukhari (Baramulla), Ghulam Nabi Lone (Budgam) and Asiea Naqash (Ganderbal).
The celebrations were under threat as intelligence inputs had suggested that a non-Kashmiri female suicide bomber might try to disrupt the parade at one of the venues, the officials had said.
Another intelligence input had suggested that a group of five Lashkar-e-Taiba militants had entered the city and could stage an attack on security forces on Republic Day, they had said.
Pertinently, normal life was affected in Valley due to a strike called by all separatist groups, which had asked the people to observe the Republic Day as a “black day”.
Shops, offices, petrol pumps and business establishments in the city here remained closed while public transport was off the roads, the administration said.
The effect of the strike was accentuated due to a holiday and the strict security arrangements which were in place to maintain law and order, they said.
According to a official, reports of shutdown being observed were received from other major towns of the Valley also.
However, the Republic Day celebrations went off peacefully and there were no reports of any untoward incident from across the Valley.
Separatists groups had called for observance of “black day” on 26 January to press for the early resolution of Kashmir issue. PTI


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Men in shift work at higher type 2 diabetes risk: Study
New York: Men who works in shift are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a study warns.
The reasons for this finding are not clear, say the authors, but suggest that men working shift patterns might need to pay more attention to the possible health consequences of their working schedule.
To reach this conclusion, researchers retrieved 12 international studies involving more than 226,500 participants, 14,600 of whom had diabetes.
When they pooled all the results together they calculated that any period of shift work was associated with a 9 percent increased risk of developing diabetes compared with working normal office hours.
This heightened risk rose to 37 percent for men.
"Daytime levels of the male hormone testosterone are controlled by the internal body clock, so it is possible that repeated disruption may affect this," researchers noted, pointing to research implicating low male hormone levels in insulin resistance and diabetes.
Most shift patterns, except mixed and evening shifts, were associated with a heightened risk of the disease compared with those working normal office hours.
And rotating shifts, in which people work different parts of the 24 hour cycle on a regular basis, rather than a fixed pattern, were associated with the highest risk: 42 percent.
Rotating shifts make it harder for people to adjust to a regular sleep-wake cycle, and some research has suggested that a lack of sleep, or poor quality sleep, may prompt or worsen insulin resistance, authors maintained.
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Hospice staff and volunteers make ‘an indelible difference’ | Winchester Star
WINCHESTER – It’s National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to thank the people who bring dignity to our last days.
In Winchester, the association Blue Ridge Hospice has 250 staff members and 160 active volunteers who work every day to help the dying and their loved ones.
“Hospice Palliative Care Month is an opportunity for us to educate the community about hospice palliative care services, how they can access them, and the benefits of having them at the end of their life,” Cheryl Hamilton Fried, President and CEO said Monday. CEO of Blue Ridge Hospice. “This is also an opportunity for us to thank our employees and volunteers for the time and sacrifice they give in caring for people at the end of their lives, which can be very difficult work.
Hospice staff and volunteers intervene shortly before a patient’s death to alleviate suffering and help family members during a tragic time. Services are available to anyone in need, regardless of the patient’s or their family’s ability to pay, but Fried said only about 50% of people in the United States take advantage of what the hospice has to offer. .
Blue Ridge Hospice Chief Medical Officer Dr Brendan Flynn said it takes a special type of person to work in a hospice, but the rewards can outweigh the harsh reality of knowing that unless you are a miracle, every patient will die in the very near future.
“The death rate in America is still 100%,” Flynn said. “But you can have a good result from something that you know will happen.”
When it comes to end-of-life care, a good outcome is one that allows the patient to maintain their dignity and die in the location of their choice while ensuring that their loved ones receive emotional and material support. full.
An example: Fried recalled a 43-year-old patient at the Blue Ridge Hospice inpatient care center at 333 W. Cork St. in Winchester whose greatest wish was to celebrate another Thanksgiving and Christmas.
“We used our volunteer department and our marketing department, and a lot of people here were involved to make sure we had decorations in his room,” Fried said.
Hospice staff and volunteers also contacted Cracker Barrel restaurant at 200 Front Royal Pike near Winchester to order turkey dinners for the wife and loved ones. Cracker Barrel responded by donating all meals for free.
Flynn, who is also a family physician, admitted there are definitely bad days in hospice care, “but if we’ve done our job right, we’ve made an indelible difference in the lives of this family and that of. this patient. … It’s worth these tough days because the difference we’re making is staggering.
In 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic, Blue Ridge Hospice staff and volunteers treated 1,298 patients, made 68,697 client visits and traveled a total of 845,260 miles to complete their duties.
“Our staff are just fearless,” said Flynn. “We owe them so much. “
Blue Ridge Hospice also meets the needs of the elderly or sick but who still have a lot of life. For example, when Viola Brown from Berryville turned 110 earlier this month, hospice staff threw a birthday party at her house with gifts and a cake.
The non-profit organization also offers free bereavement services to anyone in need, whether or not the loved one has been in a hospice.
“It’s part of our mission to provide this type of service because we have the expertise,” Fried said.
Additionally, Blue Ridge Hospice operates eight thrift stores across the region that sell donated items to raise funds for the organization. Last year, 19% of the association’s operating income came from its thrift stores.
Just as Blue Ridge Hospice is there for the community, it is also there for its staff and volunteers. Due to the sometimes difficult nature of their work, Fried said the organization requires significant training when someone is hired and then offers bereavement services as needed.
“We make sure to take care of our own and help them out when they have these tough days,” Fried said.
It can be difficult for patients, their families, and even their doctors to admit death is near, but the sooner a person contacts Blue Ridge Hospice, the easier the end-of-life transition can be.
“It is very important to get involved as early as possible so that we can develop relationships and help them live their last days as they want to live them, [and] the family can go through a proper grieving process afterwards, ”said Fried.
“Getting involved from the start to help with this aspect of quality of life is always a good thing,” added Flynn.
To learn more about Blue Ridge Hospice and its patient and community services, visit brhospice.org.

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JOHANNESBURG, June 1 – An inquest has been opened after two people died in a helicopter crash in Limpopo on Friday.
The two men were identified as Herman Wenhold, 37 and Jacque Oelofse 31. They were flying from Rustenburg in the North West to Zebula Lodge when the helicopter it crashed.
“Police and paramedics were summoned and on arrival, found the deceased trapped in the wreckage. Forensic experts and the aviation investigators are also investigating the incident. The cause of the crash in not yet known at this stage,” said Limpopo police spokesman Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo.


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A tree is seen after being toppled by strong wind after Hurricane Irma swept through the area, in Miami, Florida, the United States, on Sept. 11, 2017. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)
MIAMI, the United States, Sept.12 (Xinhua) -- "We felt like a big bomb on top of the roof," Hector, a homeowner in South Miami's Coconut Grove, told Xinhua Monday, as he recollected the scene from Sunday's storm.
"We were inside the house, in another room. We only realized after a while that it was a tree," he said, pointing to a section of heavy log that smashed onto the roof of his house.
"Actually that's an oak tree, and oak trees are supposed to be very hard. That tree has been there for 300 years," he said, still in disbelief over the strength of the 200 km/h wind brought by Hurricane Irma.
Coconut Grove was one of the places around Miami which took the worst hit by Hurricane Irma. At a nearby marina, boats were stacked on top of each other by the time residents returned.
Further north in downtown Miami, three crane towers were completely destroyed. In Brickell, water as deep as three feet flooded streets and homes.
Despite the heavy property losses, the hurricane has taken a less toll on the resident's mood.
By noon, Diane Thorne, a resident of Miami Beach for 24 years, was already taking her two dogs to the beach for a walk.
Thorne said Hurricane Irma was the worst storm she had experienced since moving here from Australia. "This is definitely the worst one, I've never evacuated for any other storm," she said.
But she came back to her home near the beach just one day after the storm has passed, and was ready to continue with her life, even if it meant she had to climb the stairs to her 9th floor home for the time being.
As the day wore on, fallen trees and branches started to disappear from the streets, and signal lights came back to work, replacing temporary traffic wardens that kept order at intersections.
In the famous neighborhood of Little Havana, convenience shops and bakeries reopened their boarded up windows and doors, drawing lines of hungry residents who longed for fresh food.
By late afternoon, a few gas stations were open for business, putting up price signs and striping the plastic cover that protected the pumps during the storm, and supermarkets were once again filled with customers.
As night falls, the remnant effects of the hurricane can still be felt. At around 7:00 p.m. local time (2300 GMT), police officers told businesses to close down and observe curfew that the city authorities have imposed before the hurricane hit. And for millions of homes, including Hector's, it will take days before electricity can be restored.
According to media reports, more than 7.7 million homes and businesses lost power due to Hurricane Irma, 6.7 million of which are in the state of Florida. Four in five homes in the Miami-Dade County lost power at some point during the storm.
But the loss of power was only part of the picture. Worse pains to recover from were the loss of 10 lives in the United States that were caused by Hurricane Irma.
Most of the deaths were in regions that had less time to prepare for the storm due to its last-minute turn from eastern Florida to the western coast.
One person was killed in the southwestern county of Monroe. Two people in the western Hardee county were killed after their cars crashed in the rain. Another person in the central city of Orlando was killed after being electrocuted by a downed wire.
Additional three people died in the state of Georgia.
Compared with the unfortunate, the some 6.5 million evacuated Floridians who will start returning to their homes after roads are cleared and flights resumed can count themselves fortunate.
"We are safe," Hector said as he stood before his damaged home, "That's the most important thing."


The Shreveport Mudbugs, the defending NAHL champions, begin training camp for the 2018-19 season Friday on George's Pond at Hirsch Coliseum.
The Shreveport Mudbugs made national headlines as George's Pond at Hirsch Coliseum was named finalist in Kraft's "Hockeyville" competition -- headlined by a grand prize of $150,000 in arena upgrades and the ability to host an NHL preseason game.
The Mudbugs, one of four finalists, fell short as Clinton Ice Arena (Clinton, New York) took home the top prize.
However, Monday, the Mudbugs received a surprise. In addition to the fourth-place prize of $10,000, the franchise was also awarded $10,000 worth of new hockey equipment to help keep hockey alive and well with youth in the community.
Chuck Cloutier, father of George Cloutier, talks about his son's legacy on what would have been his 22nd birthday. George's Pond, named for the late Mudbugs fan, is a finalist for Kraft Hockeyville, which offers $150,000 and an opportunity to host an NHL preseason game.
"That whole experience really rallied our little hockey community, and people outside the community," Mudbugs head coach Jason Campbell said. "For us to get some gear is huge. It's one of the biggest issues we have -- especially for our 'Learn to Skate' and 'Learn to Play' programs. We're really excited about it."


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The Mineral Point School Board held a lengthy meeting Monday night, largely focused on discussion regarding the fall re-opening plan.
The Board viewed a draft of the Back to School Blueprint and heard the recommendation from administration to begin the year in the hybrid (Option B) learning model that would have cohorts of students in the buildings certain days to mitigate virus risk and doing virtual learning the remaining days. An all-in person option (Option A) is also listed in the plan. An all virtual learning option would be available to families who request it. It is possible that sometime this school year, the district could be mandated to go to an all virtual option for all students, based on an outbreak (Option C).
Board members shared they have received passionate feedback from stakeholders all across the board — some strongly desiring all-in person classes five days per week, others a hybrid of virtual and in-person, and some with all virtual.
The plan has been sent to families and staff for feedback in the form of a survey that will close end of day Friday, July 17. Results will be compiled and discussed by the Board at a special meeting Monday, July 20.
The draft Blueprint can be viewed here: https://mineralpointschools.org/wp-content/uploads/Back-to-School-Blueprint-1.pdf
(Go to the 23 minute, 30 second mark)
Video link: https://youtu.be/z-3_LpuSXSw
— Once a year, the Board has the opportunity to nominate up to five businesses for recognition on the Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ Business Honor Roll for their support of the District. The Board voted unanimously to honor Alliant Energy, Ann Gorgen Photography, Ivey Construction, and Vortex this year. (Go to the two hour, 45 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board accepted the retirement of Julie Pompos, School Nurse. The job has been posted to WECAN. (Go to the two hour, 54 minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved two purchases in excess of $5,000 — elementary math workbooks and an elementary Swivl equipment. As the District thinks about ways to improve remote learning, Swivl is one resource. The Swivl robot rotates to follow the teacher automatically. It connects to multiple Markers for recording audio throughout the room and uses the tethered iPad (or mobile device) for recording video. (Go to the 2 hour, 16 minute, 15 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved the Elementary, Middle, High, Middle Activity, and Safety handbooks. The High School Activity and Employee handbooks were tabled. (Go to the two hour, 21 minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved the Summer School contracts. (Go to the two hour, 28 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved the required annual notice of Academic Standards and Report Card Distinction. (Go to the two hour, 42 minute, 45 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved the budget amendments as presented. (Go to the two hour, 52 minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved the credit card statement and bills payable. (Go to the three hour, seven minute, 30 second mark)
— A special School Board meeting will be held Monday, July 20 at 6:30 pm. (Zoom and phone login info is at the top of the Notice): https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicMeetingMaterials.aspx?ak=1000874&mk=50382540
— The next regular monthly meeting of the Board will be Monday, August 10 at 6:30 pm.


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A Song only UP-Mixed by me ;) I hope you like it. The idea i got from TeexD. Subscribe if you want to hear more ;)
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Okay people, calm down with the requests,okay? I am not Andrew Hussie! - Jake.
Alpha and Omega~ Evacuate The Dance Floor! (Feat. The Fox and The Hound) 50 Subscribers! MP3
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hope u like the song and plz subie to me^^
Cascada - Evacuate The Dancefloor (Official Music) HQ MP3
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Anime Mix - Evacuate the Dancefloor MP3
Well, this is an anime mix, I hope you like it, though it's not perfect. ^^ I masked a lot in this, and I had some problems with it, I even recognised some masking ...
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Pokemon Amv Evacuate The Dancefloor. My Second Video Enjoy!
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I think this might my BEST vid yet, do u think sooo?
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The effects act a little funny near the beginning, but I think that the rest is fine. Just another Shugo Chara video! I wanted a song with a good beat and I think that ...
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I almost don't care how stupid I look playing this game.... it's so insanely fun. Not having to worry about a controller or a dance pad (lol itg) is even more fucking ...
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I do not own the song or the picture :) I just changed the song a lil bit. hope you enjoy :)
TMNT 2012~Mikey~Evacuate the dance floor MP3
time to have fun, and that some constant monotony in the video) besides, I do not have any full-length videos from Mikey. I should like to do something with Leo.
Naruto girls- Evacuate The dance floor MP3
Song by Cascada I had alot of pictures of Sakura, Hinata, followed by Ino there are clips of Temari and 1 or 2 of ten-ten I loved making this it was alot of fun.
Kidz Bop Kids: Evacuate The Dancefloor MP3
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This is the first real video ive made with imovie and im still getting the hang of it. add &ap=%2526fmt%3D22 for high quality.
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i do not own the song or pictures.
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This is a video for my friend lauren hope u like it. Song:Evacuate the dancefloor Artist:Cascada Art:All art is from GIRLS LABO I OWN NOTHING Enjoy.
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Nintendo might be the first company which falls prey to piracy in this 8th generation of consoles. As reported by cfwprophet’s twitter page, it seems as if the Software Development Kit for Wii U has been leaked online.
In the Name of Piracy, let us all unite !
— cfwprophet (@cfwprophet) May 18, 2014
Although the SDK is of version 1.7 which is quite old, the group which leaked this SDK claims to be in possession of the recent ones as well and will be releasing them soon. A leaked SDK, especially one for the recent version of console could result in allowing console owners to play pirated games.
Whether this information is true or not remains to be seen since there is no official word from Nintendo yet. However, that hasn’t stopped registered Wii U developers from providing their own views on this piece of information.
One developer expects Nintendo to follow up on this with severe legal action resulting in a fine and/or jail time for the person responsible for this leak.
Software Development Kit is something the developers use to create games for a certain platform. In theory, SDK is only useful if the person has a development kit as well which means this leaked SDK might be useless for most of the people.
It is however, possible that those behind the leak also found a way to use the SDK without an actual development kit. It is also possible that the person who leaked the SDK might even be someone close to Nintendo or a registered developer.
Those with access to SDK usually have to sign a non-disclosure agreement and if someone broke that, they are in for some real trouble.

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Introduction: The CheepaDuino, Minimalist Arduino Platform on the Cheap!
If you're like me you have a special love for your Arduino.
I have 3- 2009's and have made literally dozens of cool projects with them.
Sadly, not a single one is in a final project! No Arduino projects because I don't want my precious locked up, never to used again.
I love my Arduinoes, they are cool and they cost too much to just leave in a blinky or motor spinning project. Even that hot water heater monitor and pump controller project.
I usually get an idea, load and debug a sketch, make it perfect, run it for a day or two then shelf the project because I don't want to donate one of my beloved Arduinos to a prtoject. "I might need it for another project that is more important next month.
Is this you?
If it is I have have relief for you.
The CheepaDuino!!, is here to the rescue.
I have a complete Arduino platform including shipping for a bout 5 bucks each. 2 for $9.62. That includes shipping!
If this is you then let's do it, follow me.
FYI, first picture, 3 built up cheepaduinoes awaiting projects.
second picture a 3 zone climate monitor instructable to follow
third picture a Power ball lottery number picker, instructable to follow
fourth picture, a bootloader burner i use from Evil Mad scientist. each Atmega328pu takes 15 seconds to load bootloader.
Step 1: The Great Gathering, Parts Is Parts.
To make each CheepaDuino we of course will need some minimum parts.
I know you expected that but follow me here.
We need a controller and the support components to make this work.
Basically, a way to hold the parts, a micro controller CPU, a power regulator, a system clock, a blinky, a reset button and a way to connect our pins to the outside world. ie. our project.
I found a supplier that is inexpensive, good quality and fast.http://www.taydaelectronics.com
here is the list to make one CheepaDuino:
All quantity one except where noted.
CERAMIC RESONATOR 16.0MHZ 3-PINS part number A-717 $0.23
or; A-230 16.000 MHz 16 MHz Crystal HC-49/S Low Profile $.10
and 2 ea A-523 22pF 50V Ceramic Disc Capacitor $.01 each, 10 minimum.
L78L05ACZ L78L05 78L05 +5 VOLTS 100mA Voltage Regulator IC part number A-176 $0.09
Diode 1N4007 SKU A-155 $ 0.02
Tact Switch 6x6mm 9mm Through Hole SPST-NO Part number A- 5143 $0.48
40 Pin 2.54 mm Single Row Female Pin Header Part number A-196 $0.24
LED 3mm Red Water Clear Ultra Bright (2 pcs) part number A-705 $0.04
100uF 16V 105C Radial Electrolytic Capacitor 5x11mm part number A-4514 $0.02 $0.02
28 pin DIP IC Socket Adaptor Solder Type part number A-1601 $0.11
DC Power Jack PC mount 2.1mm SKU A-4118 $0.16
DC Power Plug 2.1mm solder type SKU A-4573 $0.16
** Small StripBoard 94x53mm (Copper) part number A5031 $0.66 or,
go here for a buck fifty and get the best project board EVER. http://imall.iteadstudio.com/open-pcb/bare-open-pcb/im121017010.html
I buy 6 at a time take a month to get but worth waiting 3 months. I may buy some and sell them here. leave a note and I'll see.
You will have to get more than one of some of the items to make the 5 dollar minimum. your choice.
If you order more sets it gets down under 5 bucks per DuvDuino
I priced the cost plus shipping for all parts except the Atmega328pu with bootloader at $6.80 for 5 CheepaDuinoes!
Remember you are forced to buy 10 each of the resistor, that enough for 10 boards and the proto board is huge 4 inches by 2 inches. but can easily be cut to make 2 or 3 blank boards.
Unfortunately they only sell a non bootloader CPU IC's.
Go here or Ebay for it: http://nootropicdesign.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=8
Ebay example IC: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-X-ATMEGA328P-PU-Microcontrolle-r-With-ARDUINO-UNO-Bootloader-/140810128013?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c8f00a8d
$3.33 free shipping 3 week wait.
All done and said in quantity you should be well under 6 bucks for each CheepaDuino. That's better than $24.95
Step 2: Assemble the CheepaDuino
just put the parts in the proto board where they go. use the schematic as a guide.
The CheepaDuino will be your best friend and you can just burn projects one after another and still have your precious.


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May 1996, an unexpected turn of events was about to unfold when during a match between Steve Doll and The Mauler a familiar face would appear from the audience. The former Razor Ramon was on Monday Nitro and nobody knew what the heck was going on. One promo would change the wrestling world forever and it started with "You want a war" Razor Ramon and the WWF was invading WCW. Two weeks later the former WWF Champion "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel would appear on Nitro joining his friend to terrorize World Championship Wrestling. For the first time in nearly a decade WCW was mounting some positive momentum.
Kevin Nash & Scott Hall as they would become known would terrorize WCW week after week leaving fans wondering what will these invaders do next week. At Great American Bash the challenge was made Nash, Hall and a mystery partner against the best WCW had to offer the following month at Bash at the Beach. The next PPV event had arrived and we still hadn't a clue who the third man might be then the match came and still no indication of a third man until Hulk Hogan appeared on stage seemingly joining the fight to help the good guys. Nash & Hall would back away from the ring and from the corner Hogan would turn around and change history once again dropping the leg drop heard round the world on Randy Savage. For the first in over a decade Hulk Hogan had joined the side of evil and a bad guy alongside the invaders Hall and Nash.
There is no question that everyone knows the history of the New World Order from here and I don't need to retell the story again. Prior to the arrival though of the NWO the business for WCW had been turning around and heading in the right direction thank in part to Savage and Flair. However, the arrival of the New World Order didn't change WCW it stabilized WCW. It is rare when a moment not only becomes one of the greatest for a company, but one that is one of the most talk about moments in the history of this great sport. Hogan, Hall and Nash wouldn't just become superstars they would become legends because of that night in Daytona Beach, FL at Bash at the Beach. After twenty years the slogan still reigns truer then ever the New World Order is For Life! Please welcome into the Wrestling Express Hall of Fame Class of 2022..... Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan the New World Order of Wrestling.


A photojournalist who broke his arm when he was chased by a pair of British film-makers in Buenos Aires over the weekend has alleged that actress Margot Robbie singled him out for a beating.
Grainy CCTV footage seemingly shows the moment Pedro Alberto Orquera was pursued by British film producer Josey MacNamara and key grip Jac Hopkins, who took umbrage with the paparazzo when they spotted him snapping pics of starlet friends Robbie and Cara Delevingne as they left a celebrity restaurant at 3am on Sunday morning.
Orquera, 61, said the pair chased him down outside the restaurant, attempting to smash his camera before kicking him over onto the concrete.
He suffered several cuts and badly broke his arm in the attack and has now claimed that the Australian glam star ordered her friends to hunt him down.
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7 days and 7 baking packet mixes; are they tasty, easy to use and why would you find them useful if you are baking with someone who is living with dementia?
I have to admit to being a bit sniffy about packet mixes. I love cooking and find baking pretty straightforward. Baking from scratch is a perfectly reasonable activity for someone with dementia and as an activity to do with a care giver. However I can also see some significant benefits to simplifying baking in some situations and for that the packet mix could be a valuable addition to the kitchen.
Which Cake mixes did I choose?
||£ Extra ingredients
||£ Total cost
|Dr Oetker Lemon Mug Cake
|Wrights Baking Ginger Cake Mix
|Morrisons Triple Chocolate Cookie Mix
|Betty Crocker Devil's Food Cake Mix and Chocolate Frosting
|Sainsbury's Victoria Sponge Cake Mix
|Betty Winters Red Velvet Cupcake Mix
|Thorntons Marbled Cheesecake
(Apart from the supermarket's own mixes most of the products are also available in other shops. Costs for extra ingredients taken from www.tesco.com)
I've baked them all, eaten too much and asked for feedback from family, colleagues and friends.
This is what we thought......
Dr Oetker Lemon Mug Cake
Mug cakes are a trend amongst bloggers, teenagers and book publishers. Honestly, you'd have to be pretty desperate for cake to make this packet mix. It was very easy to make, just add some milk, mix it and microwave for just over a minute. The result is a rubbery, tasteless, unnatural flavour that looks as unappetising as it tastes. Definitely a thumbs down.
Wrights Baking Ginger Cake Mix
If you can manage to read the tiny type on the back of the packet this is a very tasty cake. The ginger flavour is intense (in a good way), it rose nicely and looked great. I made the mix as a tray bake but alternatively you can make it into cupcakes or muffins and there are some nice ideas on the packet for additional ingredients such as chopped nuts to add and make the cake more interesting.
Morrisons Triple Chocolate Cookie Mix
By far the tastiest bake, this is the one I have to admit to eating the lions share! If I make them again I will err on the side of cooking for lower end of the recommended cooking time so that they are a nice gooey texture rather than the crispy biscuit result I achieved. Great milk chocolate taste and quite easy to do. I made 9 cookies rather than the 6 they suggest on the packet and used melted butter so that I could stir it rather than have to rub it in (lower skill level).
Betty Crocker Devil's Food Cake Mix and Chocolate Frosting
I nearly didn't buy any of the Betty Crocker range as I was quite irritated by having to buy the frosting separately which added a significant cost and made this the most expensive mix to buy. My husband and I weren't too keen on the cake's taste "very sweet and cocoa flavoured" although the texture of the sponge was great. However my daughter took most of the cake to school and it got a resounding thumbs up from a hoard of hungry teenagers!
Sainsbury's Victoria Sponge Cake Mix
Probably the most fiddly of all the mixes with 3 different components, this packet resulted in a very acceptable cake. I took it to a friend's for tea and both adults and children agreed it was light, had a strong vanilla flavour and the flavour was reminiscent of sponge fingers. The jam provided is very sweet and looks particularly unappetising in the plastic pouches but once put together it looks pretty.
Betty Winters Red Velvet Cupcake Mix
I was pleased to see the cupcake cases included in the box, but there was too much mix for the 6 cases and they overflowed. The sponge was a little rubbery but they were saved by the icing which definitely benefits from using proper butter. I also like the fact that they include the decorative sprinkles.
Thorntons Marbled Cheesecake
Easy to read instructions and looks pretty but the general consensus was that this only tasted "ok". The added ingredients make this quite an expensive bake, the method includes a lot of chilling time in the fridge and there was a lot of washing up at the end.
And the winners are .....
Best value: Morrisons Triple Chocolate Cookie Mix Great taste for a fantastic price.
Best all-rounder: Wrights Baking Ginger Cake Mix Still at the value end of the range, the flavour was natural and memorable and it was very easy to make. Suggestions of other optional ingredients means you can remake the same cake again with a variety of results.
Best for feeding a crowd (of hungry teenagers): Betty Crocker Devil's Food Cake Mix and Chocolate Frosting Bit sweet and way too expensive for my taste and budget but I can't ignore the feedback!
Booby prize: Dr Oetker Lemon Mug Cake Really, don't bother
Tips on using cake mixes.
- Often the cake size you are making is smaller than you might be used to if you cook regularly from scratch. For example the Wrights Ginger cake as a tray bake was significantly smaller than I would normally make a tray bake, and so make sure you have the correct tins before you start.
- Many of the mixes tell you to use an electric hand whisk. Bearing in mind not everyone owns one, and a care home may not have access to one, I only used a hand / balloon whisk and each of those cakes still rose and was airy and light.
- If you can, use proper butter rather than a margerine or butter spread. The taste is much better and probably masks the 'packet mix' flavour.
- When the instructions tell you to use softened butter make sure it really is nice and soft. It will result in lump free butter icing and an easy mix. You can soften butter which has been kept in the fridge by cutting it into squares and submerging in hand warm water for a minute or two. Strain off the water and you are left with lovely soft butter.
Why use packet baking mixes as an activity with someone with dementia.
I want to re-emphasise that there is no reason to automatically assume that with the diagnosis of dementia comes the end of all normal activity. If you have dementia and still enjoy and are able to cook then keep baking! If you are working with, or are the care partner of someone with dementia and you have the skill and facilities to bake from scratch then do it. There are some circumstance though for which I think packet mixes are ideal. If you want to bake with someone but
- don't know one end of a spatula from the other
- the person with dementia has limited attention span or tires easily
- you don't have access to a well equipped kitchen
- you don't want to keep lots of ingredients in the house that you are unlikely to finish
- you work in a setting which gives you a limited time to cook
then take your pick from the mixes I've tried, or see what you can find in your local shops and bake!