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Klaudyna Poks – uczennica klasy III gimnazjum – reprezentowała szkołę w Norwidowskim Konkursie Krasomówczym w Języku Angielskim (28.04.2009). Klaudyna, po zaprezentowaniu komisji swoich poglądów na temat bycia nastolatkiem, dostała się do drugiego etapu, podczas którego wypowiedziała się na wylosowany temat. Jej zdolności krasomówcze zaowocowały wyróżnieniem.
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Being a teenager is a difficult time.
Personally I think that being a teenager is quite a difficult time for most of us. It’s the time when young people are on the threshold of adulthood. They experience a feeling of joy and fascination, first love and first breakdown. They meet new people, go to new schools and start their first job. What is more, their behavior and characters are changing all the time. They become moody and oversensitive. Apart from that, on the one hand they seem to be mature and responsible and on the other hand they love being carefree and party until they drop.
Many young people are rebellious and short-tempered. They often argue with their relatives. There are lot of reasons for quarrels between generations, such as: dressing style, housework, grades, friends, hairstyles and so on. Their eccentric hairdo or ragged jeans can be their identification signs and the way how to express their belonging to the particular groups. For many young people in search of an identity it’s very significant to belong to a peer-group with which they can share their interests, views and spend their leisure time. Additionally, a strong need of acceptance makes them look for the confirmation of their value. They make a lot of new friends but very often are gravely disappointed. According to an old saying “A friend in need is a friend indeed” everybody needs close friends but thin-skinned young people especially.
Sometimes when children can’t communicate well with their parents, when they aren’t able to come up to their expectations they run away from home or commit crime. Teenagers are very susceptible to suggestions of their friends and sometimes they start to do harmful things like drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes or taking drugs. At first they think that drugs will help them to forget about their problems but it’s only an illusion. In addition, lots of young people are withdrawn and they feel rejected because they can’t make friends in their new school and they’re unhappy in love. Some of them start to harm their body because they want to express their pain or what is worse commit suicide. Unfortunately, some of them succeed it. In my opinion early youth is the most challenging time in our live. We must face-up to many problems and dilemmas and decide how to plan our future. But real life can destroy our plans, can be unexpected and suprising. It’s the time when everyone must become individual and find his own way.
In conclusion, my impression is that we should act sensible but enjoy every minute of our life. It’s full of wonder and this fact makes it amazing.
As far as I’m concered, I strongly belive that we can live through this harsh time with adults’ help and thanks to their discreet support.
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Hootie & the Blowfish is an American rock band that was formed in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1986. The band’s lineup for most of its existence has been the quartet of Darius Rucker, Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, and Jim Sonefeld. The band went on hiatus in 2008 until they announced plans for a full reunion tour in 2019 and released their first new studio album in fourteen years, Imperfect Circle.
As of 2019, the band had charted sixteen singles on various Billboard singles charts and recorded six studio albums. Their debut album, Cracked Rear View (1994), is the 19th-best-selling album of all time in the United States, and was certified platinum 21 times. They have sold over 21 million copies of their albums in the United States. The group was also popular in Canada, having three number-one singles in the country.
Darius Carlos Rucker (born May 13, 1966) is an American singer and songwriter. He first gained fame as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, which he founded in 1986 at the University of South Carolina along with Mark Bryan, Jim “Soni” Sonefeld, and Dean Felber. The band released five studio albums with him as a member and charted six top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Rucker co-wrote most of the songs with the other members.
He released a solo R&B album, Back to Then in 2002 on Hidden Beach Recordings but no singles from it charted. Six years later, Rucker signed to Capitol Nashville as a country music singer, releasing the album, Learn to Live that year. Its first single, “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It”, made him the first black artist to reach number one on the Hot Country Songs charts since Charley Pride in 1983. (Ray Charles hit number one in March 1985 in a duet with Willie Nelson with “Seven Spanish Angels”.) It was followed by two more number one singles, “It Won’t Be Like This for Long” and “Alright” and the number three hit “History in the Making”. In 2009, he became the first black American to win the New Artist Award from the Country Music Association, and the second black person to win any award from the association. A second album, Charleston, SC 1966, was released on October 12, 2010. The album includes the number one singles, “Come Back Song” and “This”.
Imperfect Circle is the sixth studio album by American rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, released on Capitol Records Nashville on November 1, 2019. It is their first new studio album in fourteen years; it has received mixed reviews.
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With prices at historically high levels, a sudden drop would ordinarily be a major concern throughout the supply chain, but most of the participants don’t envision such a scenario unfolding. “We’re under the assumption, from talking to the mills, that it won’t subside for quite a while. We’re planning on the increases continuing through the end of the year and into early next year,” Belzer says.
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Proceedings Vol. 16 (2010)
ENGINEERING MECHANICS 2010
May 10 – 13, 2010, Svratka, Czech Republic
Copyright © 2010 Institute of Thermomechanics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i., Prague
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This article presents Ph.D. thesis dealing with applications of generalized functions (distributions) to analytical calculations of thin-walled beams with discontinuities in loading, supports, mid-line contour geometry and due to internal hinges or couplings. Three mathematical models of thin-walled beams have been generalized here using the distributional derivative in order to hold true also at points of discontinuity of unknown quantities. The first model is for thin-walled prismatic beam bending that covers the effect of shear lag based on the first approximation of mid-sUljace shear strain. The second one is for restrained torsion of open cross-section thin-walled prismatic bars. The third one is for coupled bending and torsion of open cross-section thin-walled prismatic beams that covers the effect of restrained wmping using plane approximation of bending warping and sectorial approximation of mid-line contour warping.
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Evidation Health measures patient status and health outcomes outside of inpatient settings
Interview with Steven Loeb and Bambi Francisco Deborah Kilpatrick, Co-Founder and CEO of Evidation Health, a platform that measures patient status and health outcomes outside the four walls of inpatient healthcare facilities. The company raised $ 259 million, including a Series E round of $ 153 million last month.
(Kraus will speak at our “Future of Mental and Behavioral” virtual event on May 19. We will have high-level VCs and C-level executives from leading mental and behavioral companies like TelHocs BetterHelp, Amwell, Doctor on Demand, and Kaiser Permanente , GSR Ventures and more)
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Our goal for these digital health podcasts is to understand these three general questions as well: How do we empower the consumer? Are we creating productivity that also enables us to reduce overall economic costs? How is this progress changing the role of the doctor?
Highlights from the interview:
- The problem Evidation seeks to solve is how to measure and understand health in everyday life outside of brick and mortar walls. If you could develop a scalable, connected ecosystem to do this, you could research faster, better and cheaper and generate real data on a scale that was unimaginable just a few years ago.
- This measurement ecosystem is really a people and data ecosystem. It may be the fabric of a new type of healthcare ecosystem that is wider than the measurement of health, but actually enables people to take responsibility for their health.
- Patients must consent to Evidation to access their data, but the company does not ask them to “give” their data. Rather, the company invites them to participate in programs and in return they are compensated. More importantly, people participate because they pride themselves on being part of something bigger than themselves.
- Too much emphasis has been placed on health data accuracy and relevance in recent years. If Kilpatrick had to compromise on accuracy rather than compromise on relevance, she would rather compromise on accuracy and increase the volume on relevance. If something is inconsistently inaccurate, at least that can be calibrated. When something is inconsistently relevant, that’s a big problem.
- We are in an era of relevance generation, and the only way to make sure we are producing really useful information is to involve care teams in this discussion. That’s why Evidation partnered with the American College of Cardiology in December for a curated, co-developed, personalized health program that initially focused on heart failure.
- So far, Evidation’s work has focused on creating real-world evidence and using it to measure product benefits, drug success and the associated signals. Doctors were not given access to this data because clinical trials usually don’t work that way. The next phase of the evidation will consider helping individuals provide the correct information to their doctor so that their care is more tailored to them.
- Evidation has recently expanded into “virtual health”. The company intends to integrate with telemedicine providers to integrate the nursing paths. The new era of evidation will fuel the expansion of virtual health programs and provide tools for people to take action to manage their health, in collaboration with their care team.
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June 20, 2011
WESTERN CATHOLIC REPORTER
EDMONTON - The cardinal-archbishop of Washington and the new primate of the Catholic Church in Canada will be among the 10 speakers in the fourth year of Nothing More Beautiful that begins Oct. 27.
Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington and Archbishop Gérard Lacroix of Quebec will speak at the Edmonton Archdiocese's series on the new evangelization, which in the fall turns its attention to The Beauty of Discipleship.
Archbishop Richard Smith announced the roster of speakers for next year`s five Nothing More Beautiful sessions that normally take place on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph's Basilica. One of next year's sessions is set for a Friday.
THE CALL TO HOLINESS
Smith himself will be the first catechist next fall in the Oct. 27 session on The Call to Holiness. The witness that evening will be David Wells, director of religious education for the Diocese of Plymouth, England. Wells earlier worked for the Bishops Conference of England and Wales and has spoken in Alberta several times since 2003.
The Dec. 9 Nothing More Beautiful will take place on a Friday.
The catechist is Bishop Murray Chatlain of Mackenzie-Fort Smith, who will speak on The Splendour of God's Word. A native of Saskatoon, Chatlain has served as a bishop in the North for four years and as head of his diocese since May 2008.
He will be joined that evening by Sister Eileen Schuller, an internationally renowned scholar on the Dead Sea Scrolls and early Judaism who also has strong Alberta connections. She has an undergraduate degree from the University of Alberta and has taught at both Newman Theological College and St. Joseph's College of the U of A. An Ursuline sister, she now is a professor of religious studies at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont.
WONDER OF SACRAMENTS
Bishop Donald Bolen
On Feb. 16, the topic will be The Wonder of the Sacraments with Bishop Donald Bolen of Saskatoon and Teresa Kellendonk, associate director of pastoral care for the Edmonton Archdiocese, as the speakers.
Bolen, an avid Saskatchewan Roughriders fan, has taught religious studies at Campion College of the University of Regina and also served as the Vatican's officer for relations with the Anglican Communion and the World Methodist Council. He has been honoured by the archbishop of Canterbury for his contributions to Anglican-Catholic relations.
Kellendonk had extensive experience in parish ministry and hospital and prison chaplaincy before coming to work with the archdiocese. A native of Toronto, she also has a master of divinity degree from Newman College.
BEAUTY OF THE MORAL LIFE
Archbishop Lacroix will be the catechist on The Beauty of the Moral Life on April 19. The eldest of seven children, he was raised in Saint-Hilaire de Dorset, Quebec. He served as a missionary in Colombia for 10 years and became auxiliary bishop of Quebec in 2009 and archbishop of Canada's oldest diocese in March.
The witness that evening will be Moira McQueen, who has a doctorate in moral theology from University of St. Michael's College in Toronto where she has taught since 1994. McQueen has been director of the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute since 1994.
OUR ETERNAL DESTINY
Cardinal Wuerl is well known in the United States for his catechetical and teaching ministry and is co-author of the best-selling catechism The Teaching of Christ. He will speak on Our Eternal Destiny on May 10.
Born in Pittsburgh, Wuerl served briefly as auxiliary bishop of Seattle before returning to Pittsburgh as its bishop for 18 years. In 2006, he became archbishop of Washington.
Dr. Joseph Pereira of Ottawa, a leading authority on palliative care, will be the witness that evening.
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At last, here is a definitive step-by-step guide that explains everything needed to successfully produce and distribute films overseas. Following the advice found here, filmmakers will learn to make films in foreign countries that cost less money and allow the artists greater creative control. Chapters include: scheduling and budgeting, foreign censors, accommodations and office rental, scams to avoid, foreign film festivals, working with digital equipment, and more. An in-depth study compares production costs between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, England, France, Bulgaria, South Africa, the Philippine Islands, Hong Kong, Australia, and Thailand. The author offers a sample budget for an overseas film shoot and offers tips for cutting costs on transportation, location fees, wardrobe, hair and makeup, catering, and equipment. Interviews with nine entertainment industry veterans reveal marketing and distribution trends in the American film market for foreign-made projects. And special chapters are included on writing for overseas production and on new technology as it relates to digital film and video provide essential insight to today’s filmmaker. Directors, producers, screenwriters, and actors will learn how to turn their film projects from a dream to reality.
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You get soft-baked cinnamon & brown sugar cookies sandwiching a cinnamon bun flavored cream filling.
The cookies are certainly soft baked. Not a super soft cookie though.
The cinnamon bun flavor was nicely done.
I would have liked to have also included the icing flavor as well.
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Simon Cowell Predicts Adam Lambert Will Win Idol
05/12/2009 AT 12:00 AM EDT
"He's got that 'it,'" the American Idol decider told Oprah Winfrey on her show Monday. "He's got swagger."
Cowell even went so far as to say that Lambert, whom he termed fearless and unique, will be the winner come next week's season finale. Randy Jackson, who sits on the judges' panel with Cowell, recently had a similar prediction.
Also featured on Monday's Oprah Winfrey Show was Britain's Got Talent contestant Susan Boyle. Cowell wished her "best of luck" in that competition, for which he is also a judge, and recently warned, "She's got to sing better than she's ever sung before," if she wants to win the competition.
Lambert will take on Kris Allen and Danny Gokey in the show's semi-finals Tuesday (8 p.m. ET) on FOX. -- Stephen M. Silverman
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Episode 2: SC 1000 race of the OW cupFirst aired: Monday, 8 September 2014 at 18.40 hours
In episode 2 of BACH's racing news we get to see the SC 1000 race of the OW cup held on July 19 at the TT circuit in Assen.
This Saturday was scorching hot with temperatures around 35 degrees in July. This would certainly affect the game started and it was eventually a very spectacular race. Prior to the race report, there is an interview with the two-time champion SC 1000, Yme Jan Hofstee from Heerenveen.

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In case you missed it, the new Mustang has a few more curves and upgrades under the skin that are largely brought over from the current Bullitt Mustang, which most enthusiasts regard as the best factory Mustang currently available.
A new Shelby GT500, which is the upgraded version of the Mustang, is what's coming out in Detroit. It's powered by a 540-horsepower 5.4-liter supercharged V8. It also has a sophisticated twin-disc six-speed manual transmission. Ford also promises improved handling, something critics saw as a weak point in the current GT500.
This won't be Ford's most important unveiling in Detroit, though. An all-new version of the Taurus, once America's most popular car, is also expected. A strong showing from the redesigned family sedan could spearhead a Ford comeback.
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Harrah’s Entertainment’s Emerald Casino Resort, which owns a casino on the Vaal River south of Johannesburg, will “aggressively” challenge Gold Reef Resorts Ltd.’s plans to build a casino in the same area.
“We know that they have been trying to get a license for a number of years,” Emerald’s CEO Martin Rice said in an interview from his mobile phone today. Emerald has previously opposed an application by Gold Reef, he said, and will “aggressively oppose any application for a license or attempt to build a casino.”
Gambling has boomed since the first democratic elections in 1994 after an apartheid-era ban on the practice was lifted and more members of the black majority got jobs and adopted middle- class lifestyles. Annual gambling revenue has nearly doubled to USD 1.6 billion over the past five years, according to statistics compiled by the National Gambling Board. There were 36 casinos operating in the fourth quarter of 2008.
That’s led to the expansion of companies such as Gold Reef and Sun International Ltd. Gold Reef “has very advanced plans” to build a casino on the Vaal, CEO Steven Joffe said in an interview from Johannesburg today, adding that construction is due to begin this year.
Gold Reef expected that Emerald “may want to challenge” the new casino, Joffe said. Buying Emerald may be easier than building a new casino, he said, declining to say whether a bid for the company will be made.
Gold Reef and Emerald abandoned talks about a takeover about three years ago, Rice said, declining to be more specific about the negotiations. Closely held Emerald is 70 % owned by Reno, Nevada-based Harrah’s. Harrah’s also owns Caesars Palace and the Flamingo in Las Vegas. Gold Reef may make further acquisitions, Joffe said.
The company expects “unbelievable” opportunities to present themselves as South Africa’s economy contracts for the first time in a decade, causing some companies to struggle, Joffe said. Africa’s largest economy shrank at an annualized rate of 1.8 percent in the fourth quarter of last year. Possible acquisitions lie in “big hotel groups that don’t have any casinos,” he said.
Gold Reef wants to operate in “most African countries,” including Angola and Botswana, Joffe said. Many African nations prefer that operators combine hotels and casinos rather than only operate gambling houses so Gold Reef needs “to work on our hotel development” expertise, he said.
The company today reported net income that more than doubled to USD 36 million in the year ended December 31, from USD 14.7 million a year earlier, according to a statement to Johannesburg’s stock exchange earlier today. Sales rose 29 % to USD 221.8 million.
Gold Reef currently operates Gold Reef City Casino and Silverstar Casino in South Africa’s Gauteng province and Mykonos Casino in the Western Cape, according to its Web Site.


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Thomas Hardy's Tess Of The D'UrbervilleseBook - 1996
Includes a brief biography of the author, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas.
Publisher: New York : Chelsea House, c1996.
Characteristics: 86 p. ; 24 cm.
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Dogecoin (DOGE) is faltering in its climb to restoration. Is it time to promote your DOGE?
A panel composed of crypto specialists and analysts are nodding to this concept and saying that it’s your cue to promote Dogecoin. Most crypto specialists declare that DOGE will utterly shed off its worth and now’s the time to promote the meme coin.
Finder, a worth comparability platform, had this quarterly survey accomplished in July. They requested the forecasts of over 54 crypto specialists on how DOGE worth will fare within the subsequent decade.
55% Of 54 Crypto Experts Say DOGE A Goner
Finder requested “Do you assume DOGE will utterly lose its worth?”
Around 55% of the specialists agreed that DOGE will shed off its worth whereas 21% says the meme coin will recuperate. Roughly 24% weren’t sure of DOGE’s consequence.
Approximately 3% of the specialists say that DOGE will lose it worth throughout the yr, 12% imagine it would occur subsequent yr, 9% see it coming in 2024, whereas the remaining 30% are satisfied that the meme coin will utterly shave off its worth by 2025 or at a later time.
DOGE, the meme coin popularized by Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, began with a bang nevertheless it might not be performing as anticipated.
More persons are anxious about DOGE and satisfied that it could not go over the moon or as anticipated in its inception particularly after round 55% or half of the panel says that DOGE’s fall will occur sooner or later. And solely 21% says there’s a slim probability that DOGE can bounce again and reclaim misplaced glory.
71% Says It’s Time To Sell DOGE
Majority of crypto specialists have misplaced their confidence sooner or later worth of Dogecoin however some have remained constructive like Walker Homes, Metatope VP and Co-Founder, who forecasted that DOGE worth can improve to $0.40 by the top of 2022.
Holmes says the token has a “nice group however little utility,” including it has the flexibility to attract “a tradition of content material creators and creatives.”
DOGE is ready to indicate a bit improve in worth in 2022 and could also be price a mean of $0.19 come 2025 earlier than it spikes to $0.64 by 2030.
Roughly 71% of the panel of specialists composed of crypto analysts, crypto change proprietor or executives, and administrators imagine that it’s time to promote DOGE.
1 / 4 or round 24% imagine that individuals ought to maintain on to the DOGE they’ve now whereas the remaining 4% are satisfied that it’s time to purchase.
DOGE whole market cap at $9.4 billion on the every day chart | Source: TradingView.com
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Fall Favorite Recipe: Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Jack-o’-lantern not required.
Your pet wants you to read our newsletter. (Then give them a treat.)
Fall is traditionally the season of pumpkins, but canned pumpkin offers an easy way to give dogs the health benefits and great taste of pumpkins year-round. Even just a little bit of this high-fiber, low-fat food makes mealtime special for your pup. It’s always wise to check with your veterinarian before feeding your dog anything new, but most dogs tolerate canned pumpkin well and seem to love it.
Benefits of canned pumpkin for dogs.
Canned pumpkin is great for dogs because it shares all the same benefits as fresh pumpkins: rich in antioxidants, beta carotene, fiber, and vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, vitamin E, folate and iron.
Because of its high fiber content, canned pumpkin may help dogs who are suffering with diarrhea. It’s important to determine the cause of the diarrhea to rule out the many serious illnesses that could be at the root of the issue. If there is no serious medical problem and a dog is simply suffering from a mild upset stomach, pumpkin may be enough to help your dog.
It’s also important that you make sure that your dog drinks plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Interestingly, canned pumpkin can help dogs with constipation, though again, it’s wise to reach out to your veterinarian first to determine the cause of the issue.
There may be additional medical benefits to feeding pumpkin to dogs. Some dogs lose weight when a portion of their food is replaced with this vegetable. Pumpkin may aid urinary tract health and improve coat condition in dogs who regularly consume pumpkins. It has even been suggested that this food can lead to a better immune system.
What type of pumpkins are used in pumpkin puree?
Not all pumpkins are created equal. Traditional carving pumpkins used to make Jack-O-Lanterns aren’t grown with eating in mind, so they are stringy and not very tasty. On the other hand, sugar pumpkins have smoother insides and are the ideal pumpkin for making fresh pumpkin puree.
How much canned pumpkin do I give my dog?
Depending on your dog’s size, it is recommended that you give your dog anywhere from a spoonful to half a cup. As with any novel food being introduced to a dog, start with a very small portion and, if all goes well with their tummy, gradually increase the serving size.
How do I give my dog canned pumpkin?
Though canned pumpkin can enhance mealtimes, my favorite way to use it involves stuffing it into enrichment toys. Pumpkin packs well into a Kong and helps everything stick together, frozen or not. Because of its orange color, it can make a mess, so choose carefully where dogs eat it.
Avoid feeding your dog pumpkin pie filling.
To avoid feeding your dog something that is unhealthy, make sure that you are buying the right type of canned pumpkin for your dog. Canned pumpkin should be just pureed pumpkin and contain no other ingredients. Pumpkin pie filling should not be given to dogs because it has lots of sugar and spices, which can irritate a dog’s digestive system. In most grocery stores, pumpkin pie filling is sold right next to canned pumpkin in cans that look remarkably similar on the outside.
From kale to quinoa, these nutrient-packed picks deserve a spot in your dog’s food bowl.
Shudder. It happens to all of us.
Indulge your pup (safely) with these delicious and healthy snacks.
From chia to pumpkin, seeds pack a major nutritional punch.
Karen B. London, PhD, CAAB, CPDT-KA
Karen B. London, Ph.D., is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certified Professional Dog Trainer who specializes in working with dogs with serious behavioral issues, including aggression, and has also trained other animals including cats, birds, snakes, and insects. She writes the animal column for the Arizona Daily Sun and is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University. She is the author of six books about training and behavior, including her most recent, Treat Everyone Like a Dog: How a Dog Trainer’s World View Can Improve Your Life.

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Tofu Scramble – “Truefoods Tofu scramble secrets”
If you are a friend of me, or ever had the experience of having a breakfast/brunch with us, you probably tried this before. The Tofu Scramble is something which I consider to be a part of a “typically Claire Breakfast”. The year-long practice brought us to this point at which I am going to show you how it is being done. 😉
The trick is to make it as moist as possible. I know it sounds strange to first bake out the liquid out of the Tofu and than bringing it back, but thatsactually the whole magic. Definatly have to try it out.
Tofu acts like a sponge, that means when you first bake out the water and bring back a sauce of herbs into it, it will absorb all this beautiful flavor.
Next to it, we included a lupine Hummus, when you are interested in the benefits of lupine consumption just klick on the link: https://www.truefoodsblog.com/articles/10-reasons-why-to-eat-lupines_872/
How you do it:
- Start with heating the coconut oil in a pan. Drain the tofu and squish it with your hands into little crumbles, adding it to the pan.
- Fry the tofu until it gets more firm and slightly golden. Add the cut onions and garlic, frying it until they get soft.
- In a separate glass, add the spices and the nut butter with 4 tbsp of hot water and mix it until it is well combined.
- Add the spices mixture to the scramble and stir until the tofu has absorbed all the spices and gets nice and golden.
- Serve with some fresh tomatoes, cucumber, and the hummus.
- Simply drain the lupines and add the rest of the ingredients.
- Mix until everything is smooth and nice.
- If necessary add as much water as it takes to get a smooth texture
Hope you enjoy this recipe. Nice weekend you all.


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July is UV Safety Month, and we’ve all seen the news or read articles about how the sun’s UV rays can be damaging when proper organic sunscreen isn’t applied. But did you know that the sun rays can also provide you with healthy doses of Vitamin D? It’s true. Just a mere 10 minutes of sun exposure can give you a good dose of Vitamin D through skin absorption.
Granted, you don’t want to go running off to bake in the sun, especially during peak hours. No one wants a sunburn. But exposure to the sun can be a good thing. Simply ensure that you use proper sun protection, hat, sunglasses, etc. when you head out, and you’ll get the best of both worlds.
Why is Vitamin D important for your body?
Vitamin D is an essential vitamin that helps your body better absorb calcium and other nutrients for stronger bones and teeth. It also boosts your immune system to help you fight illnesses and diseases.
Apart from spending a few minutes in the sun each day, you can also get a dose of Vitamin D through the food you eat. Foods like dairy, egg, cereals, salmon, shrimp, yogurt and orange juice, can support your body’s needs for Vitamin D. You can also supplement your food intake with Vitamin D supplements from WishingUWell.com.

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'Christ In The Smokies'...
Nov 4, 2011
|Today's post covers our visit to the 'Christ In The Smokies' Museum and Prayer Garden located in Gatlinburg, one block off the main drag on River Road. We purchased our tickets online, saving $3 each on the $12 per person entrance fee for this well loved attraction. I should mention that they also offer free parking, a rarity here in Gatlinburg. Most parking is a 'Pay All Day' lot, ranging from $5-$8.00.
As we entered the Museum we first noticed a life-sized figure of the Apostle Paul. Amazing detail all the way down to the period clothing. Our tour began with a brief film covering the story of the Old Testament, from the seven days of Creation through the death of the Prophet Moses. Filmed in the "Holy Land", many of the events were filmed on the actual location in which they took place. Also in the theater were life-sized figures of the patriarch Abraham, the prophet Moses and a replica of the Ten Commandments.
Afterward we moved into the entrance of the main exhibit where we listened to One Solitary Life before moving to the first biblical scene. I'd like to share that with you now:
One Solitary Life - By Dr James Allen Francis
He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another village where He worked in a carpenter shop until He was thirty. Then, for three years, He was an itinerant preacher.
He never wrote a book. He never held an office. He never had a family or owned a home. He never lived in a big city or traveled two hundred miles from the place He was born. He did none of the things that usually accompany greatness. He had no credentials but Himself.
When He was only 33, the tide of public opinion turned against Him. His friends deserted Him. He was turned over to His enemies and went through the mockery of a trial. He was nailed to a cross between two thieves. While He was dying, His executioners gambled for His garments, the only property He had on earth. When He was dead, He was laid in a borrowed grave, through the pity of a friend.
Twenty centuries have come and gone, and today He is the central figure for much of the human race.
All the armies that ever marched, all the navies that have ever sailed, all the parliaments that ever sat, all the kings that ever reigned-put together- have not affected the life of man on this earth as much as has this One Solitary Life.
Inside the main exhibit, original music, dramatic lighting and special effects all brought to life the greatest story ever told as we traveled the Holy Land alongside Jesus Christ on his journey on this earth. Beautiful murals acted as the backdrop in many of the scenes. The stunning figures, over 100 of them, came to life, while accompanied by moving scripture and narration by Stephen Knowles.
We were truly moved as we witnessed the events that took place more than 2,000 years ago. There were 12 scenes including the Nativity, Jesus in the Temple, The Baptism of Christ, the Temptation of Christ, The Blindman, the Sermon on the Mount, Little Children, the Last Supper, Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection, and the Ascension. The Last Supper was laid out in vibrant colors and intricate detail, making us feel as if we were sitting at the right hand of Christ as He spent His last hours with His disciples. And the Ascension was, well, just awesome!
As we departed the main hall, we spent a few moments in the prayer garden reflecting on the life of Christ and what His sacrifice meant for us as we checked out the seven foot bronze statue entitled 'Christ the Redeemer' and the bronze praying hands fountain.
On the other side of the prayer garden stood, 'The Face of Christ' sculpture, thought by some to be the centerpiece of the attraction, measuring eight feet tall by four feet wide and one foot deep. The face alone is three feet tall. This awe inspiring sculpture has been carved in such a concave manner that as you walk back and forth in front of it, the entire face seems to move in your direction. A smoky mountain range is also carved into the block along with the verse, “Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always” from 1 Chronicles 16:11. It was sculpted by Otto Preske of Gatlinburg, renowned throughout the Southeastern United States for his beautiful work.
After leaving the patio prayer garden a number of exhibits are presented. Rare coins and gems, along with other artifacts from the Holy Land are on display. There are over 60 coins in the collection, such as the widow’s mite and the daric, the first coin mentioned in the Bible. There is also frankincense, myrrh and the gifts of the magi mentioned in the Christmas story. Just a small part of the many artifacts that have been brought here from the Holy Land. The tour’s conclusion was a display of rare movie posters and photography from films covering the Life of Christ. Some of these movies and photos are over one-hundred years old.
Unfortunately, photographing is prohibited inside the main exhibits to protect the integrity of the figures and the costumes. However, I did find a couple of photos posted on the KnoxNews website, so you will get a glimpse of a few of the scenes. I wanted to take pictures so badly, but I was "a good girl" and followed the rules.
I did find a video on Youtube that shares many of the scenes at the Museum as well as the audio portion of 'One Solitary Life'. If you have 3 minutes to spare, please watch it! You will be blessed! One Solitary Life
There's no possible way to convey what our feelings and thoughts were as we moved from scene to scene. So, let me just say that this is a wonderful place to visit if you happen to be in the Gatlinburg, TN area. Whether you’re a life-long student of the Bible or have only recently become interested in its teachings, the dramatic retelling of Christianity’s beginnings at this Museum certainly inspires and enlightens. We loved it!

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Avnet Technology Solutions is adding SentinelOne's endpoint protection product to its portfolio, acknowledging the demand for an alternative to traditional antivirus in an increasingly complex security landscape.
"This is a strong move on Avnet’s part away from the traditional anti-virus solutions and towards a next-gen approach to endpoint security ... this is going to be a big warning call to [traditional antivirus vendors] who have relied on distribution relationships to maintain their growth in the market," Scott Gainey, SentinelOne senior vice president and chief marketing officer, told CRN USA.
He said the importance of SentinelOne striking a deal with a large distributor like Avnet is a "proof-point" that signals how important giving solution providers an alternative to traditional antivirus is.
"People are crying for some sort of alternative to antivirus ... And although we have been hearing these rumblings, this deal now gives [solution providers] some new opportunities that they can take advantage of," Gainey said.
SentinelOne’s product is an endpoint security tool that uses machine learning, static analysis, behavioral-based detection and automated mitigation actions to keep a client’s environment safe from malware, exploit and script-based attacks.
The product’s forensic and remediation functions provide teams with tools to make real-time decisions to protect their organizations from further risk.
Gainey said that this move would open up a lot of opportunities for SentinelOne as it opens the 100 percent channel focused security vendor up to Avnet’s distribution channel.
"This gives us a strong, reputable distribution partner," he said.
The deal was announced Tuesday, more than a month after distribution powerhouse TechData said it will purchase Avnet’s Technology Solutions Business for US$2.6 billion, creating a US$450 billion company.
Gainey said he is excited about the acquisition and the potential for a channel presence boost for SentinelOne, once TechData closes its acquisition of Avnet TS.
”I think it has the potential to expand the channel even further for us and give us a strong, reputable distribution partner that we can work with across the region,” he said.


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The first production model of the AK-rifle. The receiver was made of pressed sheet metal.
By Frank Iannamico
AK Photographs Courtesy of the U.S. Marine Corps National Museum
Shortly after World War II began, the belligerents involved soon discovered that they needed to increase production of weapons to arm their expanding armies and replace those arms damaged or lost in the field. The problem they all faced were the lack of machine tools and men to operate them. There was also a shortage of the raw materials needed to fabricate weapons, with the aircraft and ship building factories having priority. The solution to the problem was first solved by the Germans who pioneered an entirely new method of manufacturing small arms using inexpensive carbon steel stampings, assembled with rivets and welding.
The most successful German weapons fabricated from sheet metal were the MP40 submachine gun and the MG42 machine gun. The ordnance establishments of the world took notice and soon introduced their own sheet-metal weapons. The British had their Sten, the United States M3 and M3A1 “grease guns” and the Soviets fielded their PPSh and PPS43 submachine guns. Despite having a rather crude appearance, the sheet metal weapons were proven to be every bit as rugged and reliable as their labor-intensive counterparts.
Every gun designer studies previous designs to learn what works and what doesn’t. Mikhail Kalashnikov was particularly impressed with the simple, all-metal stamped steel construction of the 7.62x25mm Pistolet Pulemet Sudayeva, PPS43. Kalashnikov realized the pressed steel construction was the way future small arms would be made. Three basic principles would be followed in all of Kalashnikov’s designs: simple, reliable, and easily manufactured. Accuracy requirements in the Warsaw Pact, though important, were not as critical as the requirements of the NATO member countries.
The very first production AK rifles were manufactured with stamped sheet metal receivers before the more commonly known milled receiver model appeared. There was no designation change regardless of the receiver type; they were simply called Avtomat Kalashnikova rifles. The designations Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 have been widely accepted by historians and enthusiasts as a means in which to identify particular AK models. However, these are not official nomenclatures. Despite numerous detail differences, there was no designation change to any AK rifles until the AKM model was introduced in 1959.
The First Generation Russian AK
Although there were a substantial number of prototypes and experimental versions of the AK rifle, the very first production models emerged during 1948 from the Izhevsk Motor Plant, factory 524. Other armament plants supplied some of the parts and components for assembly of the weapon. During 1949, production was transferred to the Izhmash factory 74. (Dan’s note: General Kalashnikov was in Serbia at the Zastava factory at Kragujevac, and he was out to dinner with three of us Americans- weapons designer Charlie Rostocil, Dr. Philip H. Dater of Gemtech, and myself. Charlie kept on the subject of “The first AK,” because the General had always held that his first model worked, and was the “First AK.” Finally, the General admitted there were 5 or 6 prototypes, but “The first AK was the one that worked perfectly, the others were just attempts.”
The first production AK rifles, chambered for the intermediate-range 7.62x39mm cartridge, were produced with receivers fabricated from a 1.3mm thick U shaped sheet metal stamping. Located at the front of the receiver was a machined block of steel that served as the barrel trunnion. The trunnion was secured in place by eight rivets; four on each side of the receiver. The inside of the trunnion block was threaded for attaching the barrel to the receiver assembly. This also included locking shoulders for the breech bolt, short sections of the bolt guide rails and the ejector. A second steel block was positioned just forward of the barrel’s breech. This component housed the rear sight assembly, had a flange for the gas tube, and the components for locking the gas tube in place. The lower part of the block encircled the barrel and had a lateral solid steel cross pin installed to prevent the rear sight base and barrel from loosening.
At the back end of the receiver was another steel trunnion that had two tangs extending from it to secure the buttstock, and a groove at the top to contain the guide rod of the recoil spring assembly. This piece was secured with three long rivets, which extended completely through both sides of the receiver.
A similar assembly, without the extended buttstock tangs, was used for the underfolding stock model. All of these components served as “bulkheads” providing the sheet metal receiver with strength and rigidity. The upper edges of the sheet metal receiver were bent inward at a 90-degree angle, providing rails for the bolt carrier to ride on. Two additional bolt guide rails were riveted to the inside of the receiver, just forward of the trigger guard. A horizontal rib pressed into each side of the receiver at the top that served as a ledge to support the receiver top cover and add strength to the receiver. The top cover was smooth and made of heavy gauge stamped steel that was 1.6mm thick (.063-inches).
On the underside of the receiver was a stamped steel trigger guard assembly. At the front of the trigger guard was a channel to house the magazine catch and spring; at the rear of the trigger guard was a long sheet metal tab that extended down from the receiver for attaching the pistol grip. The pistol grip of the first production model was unique in that it had two wooden or plastic side panels secured by a lateral screw and threaded insert. The trigger guard frame assembly was attached to the receiver floor by five rivets.
The fire control components were held in place and rotated on steel axis pins placed laterally through the sides of the receiver. The pins were secured in place by the long trip sear spring, which rested in grooves located on the left end of the axis pin-heads. The double-hook trigger, hammer, and disconnector were a design that was similar to those used on the later milled receiver AK rifles. The rod of the gas piston had flutes machined into its shaft to reduce its weight and the gas piston assembly was chromium-plated to resist the effects of corrosive ammunition. The bolt carrier and bolt were left in the white. The sheet metal steel gas tube ribs had four round gas relief holes placed horizontally along the length of the tube on each side at the 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions. The recoil spring assembly had two telescoping hollow metal tubes. The spring was installed over the tubes and was secured by a steel circular retainer cap that was slotted. With the spring compressed, the cap was slid onto a groove cut into the front guide rod holding the assembly together. The mode of fire-safety lever had only one tang located at the lower edge. The tang was bent at a 90-degree angle and served as grip surface for the operator’s fingers to move the lever. On the inside surface of the lever was a small dimple designed to position the lever in one of two small, shallow circular depressions drilled into the receiver. The depressions were used to retain the lever in the semiautomatic or full-automatic position. On some early guns, the semiautomatic and automatic fire positions were not marked. Provisions for a cleaning rod were located under the barrel. The hardwood stock was secured to the receiver with two wood screws – one placed through each of the steel tangs of the rear receiver trunnion. A flat steel buttplate was positioned at the rear of the stock and secured by two wood screws. A trap door was provided to access a hole drilled into the rear of the stock for storage of a cleaning kit. A sling swivel was located on the bottom of the stock a few inches forward of the buttplate. The loaded weight of the Type 1 rifle with early “slabside” magazine was 10.13-pounds (4.60kg). The overall length was 34.375-inches.
To fulfill the requirement of a compact weapon for issue to paratroopers and vehicle crews, a variant was conceived with a folding stock to reduce the overall length for storage or transport. The weapon was designated as the AKS rifle. The letter S for Sklodnoy (a Cyrillic letter C) was added to the designation to indicate that the rifle had a folding stock. The AKS models were fitted with a steel folding stock, which required a special rear trunnion to accommodate its locking mechanism. The trunnion was riveted into place at the rear of the receiver. There were two large 16mm holes provided on each side of the receiver walls to accommodate the pivot pin for the stock to rotate on. The design of the steel underfolding stock was similar to that used on the World War II German MP38 and MP40 submachine guns. The stock’s two strut arms were made from round steel bar stock with lightening cuts milled out of the inside surfaces of each of the arms. The stamped metal skeleton buttplate was attached to the end of the strut arms with two rivets that allowed it to swivel for extending the stock or folding it for storage under the receiver. Early prototype buttplates were an enclosed oval shape, but on production rifles, the buttplate was redesigned with an open top so the stock could be folded with a magazine in the rifle. To release the lock mechanism to fold or extend the stock, there was a checkered push-button on the left side of the pivot pin. With its folding stock extended, the length of the AKS rifle was slightly longer at 34.5-inches than a fixed stock model when measured to the center point of the curved buttplate. The loaded weight was also slightly more than the fixed stock version at 10.26-pounds (4.65kg). Other features were the same as the full stock model.
While the stamped sheet metal AK receiver had proven to be suitably durable during the extensive trials and testing of the weapon prior to adoption, the technology necessary for mass-producing such a receiver proved to be lacking. There have been many conflicting accounts of exactly why the Russians went from the original stamped Type 1 receiver to the milled Type 2. Typically, the Soviets did not divulge a lot of information, especially regarding a design failure. Two of the reported problems experienced early on with Kalashnikov’s Type 1 AK rifle were receiver strength and accuracy. One could surmise that the problem was that the trunnion was not adequately supported in the receiver. Years later, the stamped receiver AKM suffered from similar accuracy problems, which were eventually solved through the addition of the hammer delay system. Other accounts report that it was difficult to hold manufacturing tolerances due to warping of the receiver after riveting and heat-treating.
There have been a number of Type 1 AK and AKS rifles studied by the author, all were fully serviceable, with no signs of any structural failures observed.
During the 1950s, the only viable solution to the Type 1 receiver problem was to switch to a receiver manufactured by the previous, and well-known, method of machining the component from a steel forging. Using this old but proven procedure resulted in slower, more expensive production. While the new milled receiver was being designed, and subsequently manufactured, production of the AK rifles with the stamped steel receivers continued at Izhmash until being phased out around 1951, at which time rifle production was switched completely over to the Type 2 forged/milled receiver. The Soviets have sometimes noted that the Type 2 milled receiver weapon was the “new lightweight model,” but in reality its weight was 6.34 ounces (.18kg) heavier than a Type 1.
(Article excerpted in part from the book AK-47 The Grim Reaper Available from Chipotle Publishing LLC. Telephone: 702-565-0746. www.smallarmsreview.com)
|This article first appeared in Small Arms Review V19N1 (January 2015)


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appearances in SNK Vs. Capcom Chaos and NeoGeo Battle Coliseum, but also demonstrates some brand new techniques. Shiki's use of teleporting, powerful throws, and a variety of spinning slashes with her dual-blades will make her a fearsome opponent in the new Samurai Shodown coming this June.
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Blossom Hill to sponsor Dallas on Channel 5
Blossom Hill, the Percy Fox & Co wine, has signed a seven-figure deal to sponsor the return of the 80s soap Dallas on Channel 5 as part of a £2.2 million autumn push behind the brand.
Dallas: the Ewings are set to return to UK screens
As part of the deal, which was developed by Carat, Blossom Hill will be the headline sponsor of Dallas when the new series is broadcast on Channel 5's TV channels and online platforms.
The partnership will also be promoted throughout Channel 5's parent group Northern & Shell's portfolio, including via advertorials and ad placements around TV listings and TV coverage in its newspapers and magazines.
The Dallas sponsorship is a central part of a £2.2 million campaign to reinforce Blossom Hill's positioning as the wine that "puts taste enjoyment first".
Louise Wright, an associate director at Carat, said: "This wide-reaching, strategic partnership takes advantage of opportunities across Northern & Shell's entire media portfolio and is a unique way to reach Blossom Hill's audience with a carefully targeted campaign."
The series is expected to launch on Channel 5 on 5 September.Follow @MaisieMcCabe
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Bruno Mars became a household name last Sunday after his performance during the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show.
We’re used to watching music legends like The Who, Bruce Springsteen, and Prince perform during the Super Bowl Halftime, but this year was a little different. Hawaiian native Bruno Mars, who only has two studio albums, performed a few of his hits including Locked Out Of Heaven, Treasure, and Just The Way You Are. He was joined on stage by famous rock band, The Red Hot Chili Peppers. At only 5 ft, 4 in tall, he brought the Super Bowl audience on their feet with his electrifying performance. According to reports, this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show was the most watched ever. That’s quite impressive considering the superstars that have performed in the past.
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(UPDATED, 2:58 p.m., to clarify the reason for the Ybarra campaign’s payments to Tyler Kelly.)
Sherri Ybarra’s campaign manager and an Ybarra campaign donor have landed jobs at the State Department of Education since her Nov. 6 re-election.
Meanwhile, a Nampa media company worked on Ybarra’s campaign, then landed taxpayer-funded work with Ybarra’s SDE, then went back to working on her campaign — all in the same year.
Ybarra won re-election by running a bare-bones race, heavily outspent by Democratic challenger Cindy Wilson. Yet there are numerous links between Ybarra’s campaign and Ybarra’s SDE, a 140-person agency responsible for overseeing Idaho’s K-12 system.
That’s an established pattern. Top Ybarra aides have been among Ybarra’s donors. And in several cases, Ybarra supporters have become members of her inner circle at SDE.
Phillips is a familiar figure in Idaho Republican circles. He is a former state GOP executive director. He has worked for State Controller Brandon Woolf and then-Gov. Jim Risch, among others. He also worked on former U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador’s unsuccessful run for governor in 2018.
In October, he made two contributions to the Ybarra campaign, totaling $330.06.
At the same time, Phillips was working for SDE on a contract basis. His main job was to help get the word out on Ybarra’s Keep Idaho Students Safe initiative — her $20.7 million school safety plan, which was also a key talking point in her re-election campaign. The KISS initiative was zeroed out in Gov. Brad Little’s 2019-20 budget request.
Ybarra’s KISS plan might be dead. But Philips got his money: $20,362.50 from Oct. 3 through Nov. 26.
Phillips also scored a permanent job. On Nov. 27, he started as the SDE’s stakeholder communications officer.
The post itself is still a work in progress, with no job description written.
“The superintendent is working to develop a new strategic communications plan, and the job description will be part of that process,” SDE spokeswoman Kris Rodine said Wednesday.
Clearly, Phillips will play a high-profile role within the SDE. He was hired one week after Ybarra parted ways with Allison Westfall, a communications director who had directly reported to Ybarra. Phillips will also be among the SDE’s highest-paid employees, making $90,188 per year.
Rodine did not provide a copy of Phillips’ resume. She also said she could not answer campaign-related questions, so she could not confirm that Phillips contributed to Ybarra’s campaign.
But Phillips did refer Idaho Education News to a copy of his resume on LinkedIn. The resume outlined Phillips’ background in media relations, speech-writing and political campaigns. Phillips’ resume also lists a street address — identical to the address that appears, next to Phillips’ name, on Ybarra’s campaign finance reports.
From July through October, Kelly received four payments from the Ybarra campaign, totaling $2,000, for campaign “management services.”
The four payments correspond with Kelly’s time as Ybarra’s campaign manager. According to Kelly’s LinkedIn profile, he began managing her campaign in June.
On Nov. 19, less than two weeks after Ybarra’s re-election, Kelly began work as an administrative assistant at the SDE. An administrative assistant performs a variety of functions, such as scheduling, staffing phone lines, making travel arrangements and editing training manuals.
Kelly will receive $33,966 per year.
A mixed track record
It’s not uncommon for campaign staff or campaign donors to get jobs working for winning candidates.
It’s not even unprecedented within Ybarra’s SDE.
In 2014, Tim McMurtrey and Dan Goicoechea were among Ybarra’s earliest campaign donors.
McMurtrey — a former superintendent in the Mountain Home School District, where Ybarra worked — joined the SDE in 2015. He remains in Ybarra’s inner circle, as deputy superintendent.
Goicoechea lasted barely a month on his job.
Hired in August 2017 as Ybarra’s liaison on the State Land Board and primary media contact, Goicoechea lost his job the same day he was publicly accused of harassment, discrimination and physical intimidation. The graphic claims, later settled, stemmed from Goicoechea’s time in the controller’s office, as Woolf’s chief of staff.
On May 3 — less than two weeks before Ybarra won a contested Republican primary — the Nampa-based Peppershock received $1,247.06 from the campaign. Peppershock’s job was to secure airtime for campaign ads.
Come summer, Peppershock received another job, this time from the SDE. The company produced a 30-second public service announcement touting Ybarra’s KISS initiative and traveled to American Falls to shoot video of Idaho teacher of the year Marc Beitia.
Peppershock received $7,200 in taxpayer money, mostly to produce the KISS public service announcement and purchase airtime.
In October, Peppershock was again working for Ybarra’s campaign, producing TV and radio spots and again buying airtime. Peppershock received $11,975, constituting about three-fourths of the money the campaign spent in the final weeks leading up to Election Day.
When one project ended, another began, said Drew Allen, Peppershock’s co-owner and creative director. The company tracked each project separately. Emails about the election ads went to the campaign, not to SDE. And, he and Rodine said, no taxpayer dollars went into campaign ads.
“We understand that there could be a conflict,” Allen said.
Peppershock has no current contracts with the SDE, but the agency has “a long and satisfying history” with the company, Rodine said. Peppershock’s work with SDE dates back to Tom Luna’s two terms as state superintendent.
“We’re basically here when they need us,” Allen said.
Hiding in plain sight?
These money trails are all a matter of public record.
Campaign finance reports have long been available online through the secretary of state’s office.
And on Tuesday, the SDE unveiled a new “transparency portal” on its website. The site includes a roster of staff positions and salaries, and an online checkbook, updated daily, that tracks department expenditures — such as contract work performed by Phillips and Peppershock.
In a news release Tuesday, Ybarra touted the new transparency page.
“Education represents the single largest category of state spending,” she said. “Citizens have a right to know how their tax dollars are spent to help schools prepare students for college and careers.”


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Today is my 5-year wedding anniversary (yep, Tax Day!). We were married on a picture-perfect Spring day and I would do it all again in a heartbeat…er, maybe with the exception of a few things. First: 2021 Marisa would really consider a micro-wedding (or mini-mony, how cute is that one!). Don’t get me wrong – we enjoyed every minute celebrating with our family and friends and felt so grateful and so, so loved. But, I can also appreciate the simple joy of an elegant dinner with a smaller guest list, good food and great wine.
Second: I would re-write our vows. My husband and I wrote them together, intending for them to be original, but they were essentially a take on the classic for better or worse, sickness and health. Reflecting back, it’s almost comical that we expressed these mega commitments to each other, yet hadn’t really experienced any of those “for worse” moments (you know, like a global pandemic that upended life as we knew it). When it comes to marriage, we all jump in willingly of course – but we’re also blind to what life has in store for us. We hope that as we’re tested, we pass, survive and thrive together as partners.
We included the poem below in our ceremony. We picked it because it felt a little cheeky, but reading it today, after surviving the hellscape of the past year together, it’s spot on for our daily lives. Because if I’ve learned anything in the past 5 years, it’s that it’s not just the big things that test us. Most days, it’s the little things. The little things that can start to add up, that can threaten to break you. Or, the little things that can simply make your days a little brighter.
So, if you’re reading this, dear husband, 2021 Marisa would make these vows: I promise to be kind to you. I promise to forgive you. I promise to laugh with you. And I promise to always be there for you.
I’ll Be There For You
By Louise Cuddon
I’ll be there my darling, through thick and through thin
When your mind’s in a mess and your head’s in a spin
When your plane’s been delayed, and you’ve missed the last train.
When life is just threatening to drive you insane
When your thrilling whodunit has lost its last page
When somebody tells you, you’re looking your age
When your coffee’s too cool, and your wine is too warm
When the forecast said “Fine”, but you’re out in a storm
When the jeans that you bought in hope or in haste
Just stick on your hips and don’t reach round your waist
So my darling, my sweetheart, my dear…
When you break a rule, when you act the fool
When you’ve got the flu, when you’re in a stew
When you’re last in the queue, don’t feel blue cause
I’m telling you,
I’ll be there.

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KOTA SAMARAHAN, Sept 30 — Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah has called on all Sarawakians to continue to zealously preserve their strong racial unity and religious harmony as a model state in Malaysia.
He reminded that racial and religious tensions are harmful for the state’s development.
“We have these trying times elsewhere where people are having problems living together,” he said at the consecration of the St Francis’ Church here last night, referring to Peninsular Malaysia where racial and religious issues have often been raised.
“We in Sarawak are very fortunate because of our tradition of strong racial and religious unity and harmony.
“In Sarawak, people of different faiths have no qualms sitting down together to have dinner,” he said, pointing out that the Stakan state assemblyman Datuk Sri Mohammad Ali Mahmud as an example of a Muslim joining the celebration of the completion of St Francis’ Church building.
“He is a Muslim, sitting with us and he used to call me often to request for funds to build or upgrade churches, chapels and other houses of worship in his area,” he said, adding that such requests from a Muslim state lawmaker only happen in Sarawak.
Uggah, who is also the Second Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, said the Unit For Other Religions (UNIFOR) has received 667 applications from all non-Islamic religions for financial assistance since its establishment in April 2017.
“I will have to appeal to the state government to make available even more funds,” Uggah, who is the minister in charge of UNIFOR, said.
He added for the years 2017 to 2018, the unit approved 373 applications for church construction, renovation or upgrading works amounting to RM50 million.
He said for this year, an allocation of RM60 million has been approved by the state govermnent, including the amount approved by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg in his tours of the state.
Later Uggah handed over a grant of RM500,000by the state government to the church building fund.
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Aggregate Industries - Proposed Bardon Hill Quarry Extension
A visualisation of the plans for Bardon Hill Quarry Extension to aid with planning.
The visualisation software shows the current site at Bardon Hill also through a series of phases illustrates how the proposed new site will evolve including the transition of waste materials from the new site to fill the old.
It was critical that the visualisation was totally accurate and represented the site at the time of the planning application. To achieve this Earth observational satellite data was captured at the start of the development programme, this supplied totally up to date digital imagery and landscape telemetry of the site and surrounding area.
The existing processing plant was also digitally captured and modelled accurately – this included the conveyor systems covering hundreds of meters which move materials from the quarry face to the primary crusher before being loaded onto the trucks for delivery.
The primary purpose of the software is to show council planning authorities and the local community the minimal environmental impact the new site will have on the surrounding area.
Aggregate have employed landscape architects to minimise any visual impact on the local community, bunds are being created to shield the site from view and large scale planting of trees around the site has been planned. The visualisation evolves over a series of phases (which will take approx 20 years) and illustrates how the materials will be distributed from the new site to the old.
The software was designed with an intuitive menu system that allowed access to all areas of the site. It had the ability to show how the scheme would progress over the years by revealing the phases of development 1 through 5 to final completion. The menu also supported fly-throughs of all areas of the site as well as the ability to turn on/off all new bunds and planting.
The image above shows the total site outlined in blue and the new quarry extension outlined in red. The green areas show where the bunds and new planting are being added to maintain the countryside aesthetic.

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GENRE(S): Science Fiction, Romance
AUDIENCE: Young Adult
COVER DESIGN: Mike Sunseri
Star swimmer Lexi Matthews has a secret that she keeps from everyone, including her father. She has the ability to influence people’s thoughts. As the daughter of a famous and controversial geneticist, Lexi has long been required to keep her true identity hidden from her boarding school friends. The arrival of a new student, Jack DeWeese, who has his own set of unique abilities and seems to know all about Lexi, the disappearance of Lexi’s father, and a series of threatening emails and events force Lexi to start to decipher the truth regarding her past, while trying to stay one step ahead of her enemies – some of whom seem to be able to enter her mind. She is both drawn to and scared of Jack – his abilities, charm, claims of knowledge regarding her father, and seeming devotion to her. But is Jack who he says he is, and what does he know?
The plot was intricately woven with a careful well-paced reveal of who is good, who is bad, and who is somewhere in between. At no point were the twists and turns that led to the conclusion predictable. There was great skill in the placement of characters and information. Almost nobody and nothing is irrelevant to the plot. Characters who seemed to be extras early on are in fact not, and secrets are divulged in a satisfying manner, leaving the reader to understand the trail of clues that had been threaded through the narrative from page one.
The main characters were well drawn and likable. Jack and Lexi’s push and pull relationship and Lexi’s determined independence, vulnerability and strength were refreshing in light of some other YA novels in which the heroine fails to maintain sufficient agency. Lexi remains a central player in her own story, and although she is rescued by Jack sometimes, she also eschews his help on other occasions, and sets off on her own seeking answers with both good and bad results.
The truly bad characters and their motivations perhaps could be better drawn, and at this point remain somewhat like caricatures, but Sunseri will have the opportunity to do so in future books in the series. There was also, at times, a little bit too much lengthy dialogue between Jack and Lexi, rather than action, or interactions with other characters. But given that this novel focused on the development of Lexi and Jack’s relationship, perhaps more conversation was warranted, and the other great characters will be developed further in future novels in the series.
Mindspeak was surprising, captivating, and original. The prose is in general crisp and flawless, and the plot is well-paced and exciting. Lexi, Jack, and their supporting cast of friends are hip and fun, while also coming across as strong and admirable. Mindspeak explores some interesting questions on a scientific front, but remains appealing for the YA reader wanting romance, adventure and believable characters. This is true YA though, so adult readers who do not appreciate YA may not find a fit. Readers who like smart heroines, sexy but respectful heroes and lots of intrigue should give Mindspeak a try.
Five stars. Mindspeak was a super fun read and sets up a great premise and group of characters for the remainder of the series.
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Jennifer Ellis is the author of A Pair of Docks, a fantasy adventure for kids and adults that explores the meaning of time and the boundary between science and witchcraft. She lives in a ski town and works as an environmental researcher when not writing. Find her at www.jenniferellis.ca.


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Philadelphia, PA - Stop motion animation is an intriguing and imaginative type of filmmaking that involves taking a series of still photos and stitching them together to provide the appearance of action. CapCut is an excellent tool for creating stop-motion videos using its frame-by-frame editing feature. With this feature, you can create stunning animations with precision and control.
Step-by-Step Guide on Creating Stop Motion Videos with CapCut's Frame-by-Frame Editing
CapCut also allows you to share your animation with your friends and family. You can share your creation on social media platforms, including Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube. With CapCut, you can easily create and share your content with the world. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of creating stop-motion videos with CapCut.
CapCut's frame-by-frame editing feature makes it incredibly easy to create stunning stop-motion videos. With a little bit of creativity, you can create an engaging and entertaining stop-motion video for your audience. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use CapCut for creating stop-motion videos:
Step 1: Planning Your Stop-Motion Animation
The first step in creating a stop motion video is to plan your animation. Decide what story you want to tell and how you will tell it. You can use props, toys, or any other objects you can find around the house.
Once you have a clear idea of your concept, it's time to prepare the set. You will need to create your backdrop. Ensure that there are no unnecessary objects in the background, as this will distract the viewer from your animation. Also, you can use a green screen if you wish.
Step 2: Sign Up for CapCut
Open your browser, and search for "CapCut," which is a free online video editor. Proceed and fill in your credentials, and then tap the sign-up button.
Step 3: Set Up Your Camera
Once you have opened CapCut online, you can now set up the camera. You can use any camera you have, such as your smartphone or a DSLR. A tripod or any stable surface can be used to fix your camera at the desired angle. Ensure that your camera is at the same height throughout the entire filming process to create smooth and consistent motion.
Step 4: Take Your Photos
Once your camera is set up, it's time to begin filming. Hit the 'Record' button in CapCut. Take a photo of your first frame and then move your objects just a little and take another photo. Keep repeating this process until you have filmed your entire animation.
Step 5: Remove the Background
After filming your animation, you can start editing your clips. One cool feature CapCut offers is video background remover. You can remove the background of your animation and replace it with a different one.
To remove the background, import your clip into CapCut, then select the clip, and tap on the effects icon on the bottom left corner. Scroll down to the bottom and tap on "Chroma key." Choose the color of your background to remove it entirely.
Step 6: Edit Your Animation
After removing the background, you can add effects and transitions to your animation. CapCut offers a wide range of options to create a unique look for your animation.
Use the frame-by-frame editing feature to adjust the timing and speed of your animation. You can also add text, change the color, and add music to give your animation a mood or feel that fits perfectly with your story.
Step 7: Export Your Video
After you are done with editing your video, it's now time to export it. CapCut provides a range of export options, including different resolutions, frame rates, and aspect ratios. Choose the one that fits your needs.
Things to Consider When Creating Stop Motion Videos with CapCut's Frame-by-Frame Editing
Creating stop-motion videos is a fun and rewarding experience that requires patience and attention to detail. CapCut offers a range of helpful features for creating stop motion animations and that includes a free online video editor. There are a number of things that should be kept in mind when creating stop-motion videos. They include:
- Planning. This is crucial for creating a great stop-motion video. Take your time and have fun experimenting with different objects and stories for better results.
- Remember to keep your camera steady, and try to maintain consistent lighting throughout the filming process.
- Editing is where you can really bring your animation to life, so take the time to experiment with different effects and transitions to create unique and captivating animations.
- Before starting your animation, ensure that you have enough time to complete it. Creating stop-motion animation can be a time-consuming process. So, ensure that you have the time and patience to see the process through to the end.
- Lastly, don't be afraid to experiment with CapCut's features. Try different ideas, and don't worry about making mistakes. Remember that any filmmakers, even professionals, make mistakes.
CapCut's frame-by-frame editing feature is an excellent way to create stop-motion animation videos. By following the simple steps outlined in this guide, you can create your own unique content that captures your imagination and showcases your creativity. Don't be afraid to experiment with different effects and transitions to make your animation unique and captivating. Remember to have fun, be patient, and enjoy the process of animation.


Woohoo. The reat thing is that Nikon, Canon and now Sony are all shipping 20MP plus cameras and the low end pro cameras are now 15MP running at ISO 1600. This is amazing!
The culmination of the Sony push into the Digital SLR market was unveiled on September 8, after 18 months of hints, speculation, and closed case exhibits at photography events. It is likely that anyone out there who follows photography has at least heard of the A900 – Sony’s flagship DSLR and the first to showcase the new Sony 24.6MP full-frame sensor. It also gives the full-frame resolution crown to Sony for the time being, as no other full-frame sensor can claim resolution this high. The closest competitor is the $8000 Canon 1Ds Mark III at 21.1MP